bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Traumatic rhabdomyolysis: Electrolyte changes
Authors: Bicakcioglu Murat
Published: October 2023

Severe electrolyte disturbances occur in traumatic rhabdomyolysis (crush syndrome) developing after disasters such as earthquakes. The purpose of this study is to examine the long-term course of these electrolyte abnormalities. Patients followed up in intensive care for at least 10 days due to post-earthquake crush syndrome were included in the study. Their demographic data and sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus levels over the course of 10 days were retrieved retrospectively and recorded. Fifteen out of 23 patients with crush syndrome were enrolled in the study. The dominant electrolyte abnormalities in the first three days of hospitalization were normonatremia, hyperpotassemia, hypocalcemia, and hyperphosphatemia. No change in normonatremia was observed at the end of the 10th day, but hyperpotassemia gave way to normo- and hypokalemia, and hyperphosphatemia to normophosphatemia. Although hypocalcemia was less prevalent and not as deep as in the first five days, it was still the dominant calcium disorder at the end of the 10th day. Crush syndrome can be linked to severe electrolyte abnormalities. These electrolytes may be hypo or hyper in form at the onset of crush syndrome but can reverse in the opposite direction, or an existing abnormality may become more profound during follow-up. Knowing the direction assumed by electrolyte abnormalities, and on which days, will therefore be more beneficial for patient management.
Electrochemical deposition of nickel from local nickel sulphate solution on copper substrate
Authors: Arif Muhammad , Humayun Muhammad , Naveed Amir , Sadiq Muhammad , Afridi Shaista , Haider Khan Fawad , Asif Muhammad
Published: October 2023

In this work, nickel was deposited on copper substrate through electrodeposition which was abstracted from local sulphate salt. Nickel deposition on copper substrate was done in both presence of vitamin C and saccharin additive. Boric oxide was used as buffering agent and pH of the solution bath was maintained through sulfuric acid and ammonium hydroxide. Round shape deposition on copper substrate was observed in the presence of vitamin C, while columnar shape particles were observed in the presence of saccharin additive. Deposition of nickel was done through sulfate bath on copper substrate. Boric acid was used as buffering agent and direct current electrolysis were conduct throughout this experimental work. pH of the solution was kept constant with the help of diluted sulfuric acid and ammonium hydroxide. The deposited nickel particles were obtained in round shape in the presence of vitamin additive, while columnar shape particles obtained in saccharin additive. The experimental conditions were optimizing to get smooth, adherent, and acid resistance surface. This research work reported that, rate of sulfate bath deposition increases lineally with increase in temperature and pH of the solution.
Safety assessment of water purification plants of Lahore
Authors: Majeed Adil , Shahid Saman , Ali Shahid , Firdous Nida
Published: October 2023

Water purification plants play an important role in human health and the environment. The Water Purification Plants of Lahore provide an adequate assessment of water to fulfill the needs of drinking water human beings. The current study was conducted to check the quality of drinking water of plants by checking the biological, physical, and chemical properties of different areas of Lahore City. Water samples were analyzed with some metal contents in the samples by using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Safety assessment of water purification plants covered the inspection survey of those plants installed in three zones of Lahore. A total number of 30 samples were collected from three zones (urban, suburban, and old areas) of Lahore with 10 samples each from a single zone. All water samples of suburban & urban regions were having electrical conductivities more than the permissible limit. The water samples of five suburban areas were high TDS values. All water samples of urban areas and old cities had normal turbidity values except for two locations. Water samples of six urban areas had a total hardness of more than the acceptable limit (66-125 ppm). Waters of five areas had an extremely low value of iron (0.005 - 0.092 mg/l). Various blocks from Model town were having extremely low values of iron (0.002 - 0.094 mg/l). Seven regions of old city areas had low values of iron (0.004 - 0.078 mg/l). Water samples of old city, suburban and urban areas were having allowed levels of manganese. Five regions from suburban areas had total coliform counts greater than 20 per 100 ml. All samples from urban areas had exceeding total coliform counts except in two blocks. Five regions from suburban areas had total coliform counts greater than 20 per 100 ml. The majority of residents reported typhoid followed by diarrhea, hepatitis, and gastroenteritis during the last three years. Many water purification plants had defective taps, seals, and drainage channels. Many were surrounded by garbage and dirty floors. To avoid waterborne infections, it is critical to maintain adequate hygiene and maintenance for local water purification facilities without changing the chemical composition and nutritional levels of drinking water.
A study on electrical resistivity characteristics of Pakistani coal char for earth grounding system
Authors: Zafar Muhammad , Abdul Rauf  , Hafiz Usama Qureshi  , Muhammad Rizwan  , Khurram Siddique  , Syed Muhammad Imran  , Mudassar Muhammad
Published: October 2023

In this study we aim to investigate the electrical conductivity and physiochemical properties of the selected coal samples for their application in earth grounding systems. Three different ranked coals namely Thar brown lignite (BL), Chamalang bituminous coal (BC) and semi-anthracite Dera Adam Khail (SC) coals were selected and their respective chars were prepared at 4500 C and subjected to the ground resistivity potential test using the universal earth grounding tester.  Through experiments, it was found that BL coal has the least reactivity value and best conducting properties for electric current, followed by the SC and BC in descending order. It has been suggested that high moisture content and dissolved salts may act like an electrolytic medium for current passage in BL that is the reason for low resistivity value. The presence of low conductivity minerals in small percentage having relatively higher mass could be the reason for higher resistivity value in coal samples. Moreover, compared to raw coals, prepared char samples showed an improvement in electric current conductivity and lowered the resistivity values for all the ranks of selected samples.
CONHECIMENTO DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE SOBRE SÍFILIS GESTACIONAL NA REDE PÚBLICA
Authors: De Oliveira Gabriella Hellen Araújo , Santos Nair Aires , Abreu Carla Michelle Rodrigues , Santos Ellen Rose Sousa , Ferreira Paulo Vinicius Marinho , Marins Josafá Barbosa , Freitas Dayanne da Silva
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Verificar o conhecimento dos profissionais que realizam pré-natal na rede pública sobre sífilis gestacional. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, quantitativo e transversal, realizado no município de Pinheiro – MA. Foi aplicado um questionário dividido em duas seções: sendo a primeira para caracterização da amostra e a segunda corresponde a uma escala de 17 afirmações constituídas de Verdadeiro/Falso, a fim de se avaliar o conhecimento dos profissionais sobre sífilis gestacional. Os dados foram analisados descritivamente pelo programa Microsoft Excel. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 46 profissionais, sendo 65,22% enfermeiros e 34,78% médicos. A maioria não possuía especialização (71,74%) e atuavam na atenção primária (63,04%). Com relação à pontuação da avaliação do conhecimento, os profissionais obtiveram um bom desempenho, 10 (21,74%) atingiram a pontuação 13 e 8 (17,39%) alcançaram 14 pontos. Conclusão: Evidenciou-se a necessidade de investimentos na educação continuada e permanente dos profissionais da rede pública.
Strategi Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) Dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Alquran Siswa Smpn 1 Baleendah
Authors: Jan Sadiah , Nurjanah Hadiati Siti
Published: October 2023

Strategi merupakan metode yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan kemampuan siswa. Dalam meningkatkan kemampuan siswa tidak lepas dari ketetapan guru dalam memilih strategi pembelajaran yang tepat. Membaca Alquran merupakan salah satu sub mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam yang memiliki karakteristik sebagai mata pelajaran yang tidak lepas dari membaca Alquran. Oleh karena itu penulis melakukan penelitian untuk mengetahui strategi apa yang digunakan para guru PAI dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca Alquran Siswa.Penelitian bertujuan untuk (1) mengetahui strategi guru PAI dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca Alquran siswa SMPN 1 Baleendah, Kabupaten Bandung (2) Untuk mengetahui efektif tidaknya penerapan strategi guru PAI dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca Alquran siswa. (3) Untuk Mengetahui Faktor pendorong dan menghambat penerapan strategi guru PAI dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca Alquran siswa SMPN 1 Baleendah, Kabupaten Bandung. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan teknik wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Jenis data yang digunakan yaitu data primer dan sekunder, peneliti menggunakan data primer untuk mendapatkan informasi secara langsung dari guru PAI. Sedangkan data sekunder untuk pelengkap dan memperkuat hasil data dan informasi yang didapat. Penelitian dilakukan dengan observasi lapangan melalui wawancara dengan guru PAI mengenai masalah yang diteliti serta melakukan pengamatan langsung terhadap strategi Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca Alquran siswa dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi guru PAI dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Alquran Siswa di SMPN 1 Baleendah ialah menggunakan standarisasi kurikulum yang diberikan pemerintah dan juga menggunakan strategi kontrol yang didalamnya terdapat pembiasaan membaca Alquran mengelompokkan siswa sesuai dengan kemampuannya. Adapun dalam penerapan strategi kontrol ini jika dilihat dari segi ketercapaian memang kurang efektif akan tetapi dari perkembangan jauh lebih efektif. Adapun faktor pendukung dari penerapan strategi ini ialah faktor ekstenal (orang tua) dan Internal (sekolah). Sedangkan faktor pemghambat yaitu kurangnya keinginan dari diri siswa, kurangnya dukungan dan motivasi dari orangtua, serta keterbatasan waktu yang ada.
Divokosť ako prostriedok hľadania vlastnej identity
Authors:   Katedra výtvarnej výchovy, Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, Pedagogická fakulta, Patúcová Karin
Published: October 2023

The topic has an ambition to uncover the primordial motives of human creativity. Through a deep introspection into one's own inner self, it explores the ability of materia - it's visual expression, demonstrates it's "status quo".
Potenciál umění v procesu resocializace mladých dospělých po jejich odchodu z dětského domova
Authors:   Katedra speciální pedagogiky, Univerzita Jana Amose Komenského Praha, Daněk Alois
Published: October 2023

Every year a significant number of young people leave children's homes. They are facing a difficult stage in their lives, and they have to integrate back into society. The main aim of this paper is to present the results of a qualitative research that investigated whether artistic activities are present in the process of young adults' integration into intact society. Furthermore, we investigated what opportunities artistic activities offer to the group of young adults under study. The research findings showed that although artistic activities have a considerable potential for effective resocialisation, the young adult group under study does not fully exploit this potential. On the basis of the results, we propose to enrich the educational reality of the children's home with a more significant use of arts education.
Pedaling in Bach; All Toes or?
Authors:   Katedra hudby, Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, di Fiore David
Published: October 2023

Currently, many instructors of organ playing are teaching that all toe pedaling without the use of the heel is the only possible method for pedaling in the organ works of J. S. Bach. While that may be the current thinking, it is necessary to examine all of the sources available, and also to use rational thinking when deciding whether or not to use toes, heels, or a combination of them. This article will examine the issue, and when it may be preferable to use a heel depending on what the music itself is doing, and a variety of other factors.
Catalyzing Organizational Development and Enhancing Employee Satisfaction: The Transformative Influence of Artificial Intelligence Software
Authors:   College of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur – 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India,.in, Saleh Sally , GAJENDRAN A
Published: October 2023

Human resource management (HRM) encompasses many critical tasks, beginning with the daunting responsibility of reviewing and selecting candidates from various resumes, sometimes numbering in the hundreds or even thousands. This initial screening and selection process, followed by the meticulous undertaking of interviews to identify the most suitable candidates, constitutes a pivotal phase in HRM. Furthermore, HR professionals must diligently manage various employee-related obligations, including onboarding, training, and continuous development. Recently, HR departments have been grappling with a burgeoning influx of inquiries about benefits, insurance, and vacation days. This relentless barrage of administrative tasks has prompted a significant shift towards integrating artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, thus aiding HR professionals in their daily undertakings. The integration of AI systems now permeates nearly every facet of HRM, offering efficiencies and time-saving advantages. AI's footprint is particularly discernible in recruitment, candidate selection, and onboarding. It is a highly effective means of addressing frequently asked questions and automating repetitive tasks that traditionally consumed substantial amounts of HR personnel's time. This transformative technology adoption has enabled HR departments to redirect their newfound time towards more value-driven endeavors, focusing on employee engagement and productivity enhancement. The central objective of this research is to comprehensively investigate the role of artificial intelligence in contemporary human resources practices. It aims to elucidate the manifold benefits AI brings to the field and the extent to which organizations have embraced it as an integral part of their daily operations. International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM) Volume: 07 Issue: 10 | October - 2023 SJIF Rating: 8.176 ISSN: 2582-3930 © 2023, IJSREM | www.ijsrem.com DOI: 10.55041/IJSREM26222 | Page 2 In addition, this study also seeks to gauge the awareness and utilization of AI applications among HR professionals and the workforce in general. A meticulously designed questionnaire has been crafted for this purpose, and responses have been meticulously collected from individuals representing diverse organizations. Key words Artificial intelligence, Human Resources Management, HR Tasks, Employee Engagement, Job satisfaction.
Radyo, Televizyon ve Sinema Anabilim Dalının Göstergebilim ile İmtihanı: Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz
Authors: AKER Hacer , ATEŞ Cenk , GENÇER Melike
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışma, Radyo, Televizyon ve Sinema Anabilim dalındaki göstergebilim araştırmalarının tematik gelişimini haritalandırmak, araştırmacıların mevcut araştırma durumunu anlamalarına yardımcı olmak ve gelecekteki araştırmalar için yönergeler sunmak adına lisansüstü literatürün kapsamlı ve sistematik bir incelemesini sunmaktadır. Konu ile ilgili 84 lisansüstü tez yayınından oluşan bir havuz YÖK Tez Merkezi veri tabanından alındı. Tarama yapılırken iki dahil etme kriteri belirlendi: (1) tezlerin Radyo, Televizyon ve Sinema Anabilim dalında yazılmış olması (2) göstergebilimin bir veri tekniği olarak tezlere uygulanmış olması. Çalışma, göstergebilim yaklaşımının söz konusu yazında ne kadar yaygın olduğunu ve hangi temaların öne çıktığını anlamak amacıyla ilk adımda dört kategoriden oluşan sistematik bir derleme sundu: (1) sinema ve göstergebilim (2) dizi ve göstergebilim (3) TV programları ve göstergebilim (4) reklam ve göstergebilim. Göstergebilim araştırmalarının gelişimini haritalamak, zaman içinde nasıl değiştiği ve hangi alt alanlarda yoğunlaştığını ortaya koymak amacıyla da bibliyometrik analiz kullandı ve altı ana küme belirledi: (1) incelenen tezlerin yıllara göre dağılımı (2) tez yazarlarının cinsiyet dağılımı (3) tezlerin danışman profilleri (4) tezlerin üniversitelere göre dağılımı (5) tezlerin yayınlandığı dil (6) örneklem kümesi. Radyo, Televizyon ve Sinema yazınını göstergebilim perspektifiyle inceleyen ve lisansüstü tezler aracılığıyla bu alandaki akademik üretimin, eğilimlerin ve gelişmelerin bibliyometrik bir analizini sunan bu çalışma, gelecekte bir araştırma gündemi önererek sona ermektedir.
From the Movie Screen to the Mobile Screen: The Effects of Changing Screen Usage on the Audience
Authors: SÖĞÜTLÜLER Türker , ADAY Osman
Published: October 2023

All the technological innovations that took place after the first meeting of cinema with society had various effects on the audience and changed its interaction with the content. By means of the developing technological opportunities, the usual viewing trends have changed and a new audience culture has emerged. The proliferation of digital platforms had an impact on both audience culture and the tools used in the act of watching. Due to the viewing action carried from the movie screen to the mobile screens in the course of time, it becomes possible to talk about changing psychological and sociological structures. For this reason, it was considered necessary to investigate the sociological and psychological effects of changing the use of screens on the audience. Despite various research which were conducted on the international scale related to the issue research, we don’t observe enough studies in Turkey about the aforementioned issue. In this study, the audience-content interaction in the new audience culture was questioned, taking into account the changing viewing trends in Turkey, and the effects of changing screen usage were discussed by interpreting the data obtained through the semi-structured in-depth interview method. It has been observed that young generations want to consume content without leaving the comfort of their homes, and it has been found that they generally want to watch content on the largest screen possible. Although young generations tend to execute mobile and individual watching activities, it was found that movie theatres are still the places that provide the best viewing experience.
BOARD STRUCTURE AND FIRM PERFORMANCE OF FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED COMPANIES: EVIDENCE FROM MALAYSIA
Authors: AZIZ AZBARIYAH , CHANDRAN KAUSHALYAA , ZAKARIA NADISAH , FOO SIONG MIN
Published: October 2023

This study aims to investigate the connection between board composition and a company's financial performance. To determine whether board size, board independence, and board gender composition affect a company's financial performance, experiments on board size, board independence, and board gender composition were conducted. Considering the high level of family ownership in Malaysian publicly traded companies, the analysis presents data from a developing market. From 2018 to 2022, a sample of 25 PN17 publicly traded companies in Malaysia served as the basis for the study. A multiple regression analysis revealed that board size and gender composition positively and substantially correlate with financial performance; thus, appointing more female board members will improve the company's financial performance. Therefore, a business justification exists for the Malaysian government's effort to require publicly traded companies to have at least 30 percent female board members. Nonetheless, according to the study's findings, board independence does not affect corporate performance. Therefore, the appointment of independent board members will not affect the economic performance of the companies.
TO TRAVEL OR NOT: TRAVEL INTENTION DURING POST-PANDEMIC TIMES
Authors: MOHAMED MOHAN NOOR MALINDA , JAHARI NOR AZAH , ABDUL RAUF REENY KARLINA , DAUT ADLIN ZAHIDA
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the tourism industry in various ways, including tourists’ travel intentions. Unlike previous studies that have focused on the dark side of the pandemic, this study adds the dimension of perceptions of information on COVID-19, social groups, and perceived travel risk to explore their influence on travel intention. A total of 250 valid questionnaires were collected from a sample of Malaysian private university students. The results showed that students’ traveling intention for local or international destination in the forthcoming year following the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak is significantly high. In addition, the travel intention of Malaysian students was formed from the direct roles of COVID-19 information, social groups, and perceived travel risks. Perhaps, these students start travel plans when they feel the pandemic was under control by the government especially the statistics of affected people revealed by the Ministry of Health shows a decreasing trend. In addition, they might have the intention to travel since their family and friends have the same intention. However, students may choose destinations with less risk, and destinations that they perceive as risky may become undesirable. This study contributes to the understanding of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism and of university students’ travel intentions. It also offers implications for the tourism industry to formulate relevant recovery strategies after the pandemic.
RISK FACTORS OF GALLBLADDER STONE IN LADY READING HOSPITAL PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN
Authors: KHAN RUBY , PARI BAKHT
Published: October 2023

Gallbladder stones are a prevalent and expensive cause of gastroenterological problems in the surgical units and OPD patients at the Lead Reading Hospital in Peshawar. Identifying the risk factors of gallstones is essential to reduce the economic burden and life-threatening complications associated with this condition. The aim of this cross-sectional observational study was to determine the major causes and risk factors of gallbladder stones disease, the association with age, and the frequency of gallbladder stones among male and female participants admitted in the surgical unit and radiology department of the hospital. A sample size of 220 participants was collected from a total population of 1000 people in the specified period of time. Data was collected from patients’ detailed history, signs, symptoms, and ultrasound reports over a six-month duration. After data collection and analysis, it was found that women had a twofold higher risk for cholelithiasis or gallstones compared to men. Age, body mass index, and high serum HDL cholesterol levels were independently associated with cholelithiasis in both men and women. In the male population, low alcohol and high coffee consumption were also associated with cholelithiasis. The major risk factors of gallbladder stones were obesity, increased BMI, age, diabetes mellitus, alcohol, smoking, HCV, cirrhosis of the liver, high cholesterol, infection, and cirrhosis in both genders, and menopause in females. The study identified that there were no unique causes or risk factors of gallbladder stones among the study of Asian versus western population.
基于油罐检测技术的油库安全管理措施研究
Authors:   陆军勤务学院, 华 卫星 , 张 镇 ,   陆军勤务学院, 何 德安 ,   陆军勤务学院, 崔 冠英 ,   郑州联勤保障中心, 马 俊超 ,   91280 部队
Published: October 2023

本文研究油罐检测技术在油库安全应用问题.我们提出基于声发射的油库安全检测技术，及时掌握油库储油罐的底板腐蚀情况，更大程度的减少油罐底板腐蚀情况检测的工作量，以及开罐检测时的油料损耗，利用声发射在线检测技术，采集并分析该油罐底板的声发射数据，实现对存在腐蚀缺陷的位置定位，给出油罐维修的优先顺序，为油罐的后期管理及维护提供相应的科学依据。本文的研究成果可以在油库、加油站、战略储备库等油气储运行业领域库提供价值。
La acción colectiva del Movimiento Latinoamericano Cultura Viva Comunitaria
Authors: Mata Benavides Andrea
Published: October 2023

El Movimiento Latinoamericano Cultura Viva Comunitaria es un tejido conformado por agrupaciones que impulsan transformaciones por medio del intercambio de experiencias de cultura como fuerza viva, ancladas al espacio local y orientadas a la gestión cultural para la animación del arte y la cultura comunitaria. Su objetivo es la consolidación de una red en cada país miembro que incentive el desarrollo de una política de derechos culturales de base comunitaria.

Este trabajo aborda, desde una perspectiva antropológica, la relación entre las dinámicas culturales y la conexión transnacional que se genera en torno a la propuesta de acción colectiva de este movimiento. A través de un análisis comparativo, se estudian los casos de sus redes en Argentina y en Costa Rica. El propósito es comprender cómo la articulación en red desde el territorio local, nacional y continental adquiere un carácter transnacional, y cuál es la interpretación cultural que ambas redes le atribuyen a lo acordado colectivamente en el ámbito latinoamericano.
Redefining “LGBTQ+ InterCulture” in Academia
Authors: Winterberg Samantha , Mccraney Michelle
Published: October 2023

Members of the LGBTQ+ community often face discrimination, harassment, and exclusion in academic settings, which can negatively impact their academic and personal success. Studies have shown that LGBTQ+ students are more likely to experience negative mental health conditions, drop out of school, and struggle to find employment after graduation. Cultural humility fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is critical to ensuring an equitable educational experience for all students, particularly those from marginalized communities. Intercultural understanding is essential to develop cultural humility so that attitudes reflect empathy and tolerance of differences, including sexual or gender orientation variances or ambiguity. Understanding how the power embedded in cultural climate marginalizes some while privileging others is vital to achieving equity.
Photovoice as an Act of Agency to Decenter Whiteness in P-12 Classrooms
Authors: Shelby-Caffey Crystal V , Al-Hunayan Jinan
Published: October 2023

Given the lack of diversity in the P–12 teaching force, we contend that white normativity is prevalent and remains mostly unchallenged in these settings. Acknowledging such inequities requires an intentional focus on equity in teacher education programs. The project described here facilitated in-service teachers’ growth in becoming culturally competent and critically conscious by using Photovoice in P–12 classrooms. Photovoice is a participatory action research method that uses photography to examine the lived experiences of participants. Photovoice was used to examine school-based practices that erased and silenced students while offering an inflection point from which the in-service teachers could develop and exhibit critical consciousness. They moved beyond examining the system of inequity and toward actions to counter the culture of whiteness.
The Significance of Corporate Social Responsibility in Sustainable Development: An Analysis from an Islamic Law Perspective
Authors: Setiawan Iwan
Published: October 2023

Objective: This research aims to investigate the role of Islamic values in shaping Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices and their impact on achieving sustainable development goals.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study addresses the increasing significance of CSR and its integration with sustainable development, particularly from the perspective of Islamic business ethics. It explores how Islamic values influence CSR initiatives, aligning them with principles that foster environmental responsibility and social equity.
 
Method: A systematic literature review method was employed to analyze a broad range of scholarly articles and reports. This analysis focused on examining the compatibility of CSR practices with Islamic principles.
 
Result and Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrate that CSR practices rooted in Islamic values have a positive impact on sustainable development. Such practices promote environmental responsibility and contribute to social equity. This research emphasizes the potential of Islamic business ethics to guide CSR strategies toward more inclusive and sustainable outcomes.
 
Originality/Value: This research contributes to the field of CSR by highlighting the importance of incorporating Islamic principles into CSR frameworks. It underscores how such integration can advance sustainable development on a global scale.
Design and Analysis of Human Resources Using Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Syed Shaik Mahaboob , Subbalakshmi Akella Vyaghri Venkata Satya , Singh Deepmala , Emani Sivasubramanyam , Basava Rajeev Kumar
Published: October 2023

Objective: Artificial intelligence makes it simpler to decide things and to rectify the flow of organizational procedures and actions, making it easier to examine the work happiness of staff members and enhancing management with only a range of tasks, work styles, and surroundings. To ensure that the firm hires and retains talented personnel in light of the rise in international business operations and the number of companies expanding into export firms, people management is required. Organizations have struggled to find qualified experts to perform the necessary training and assignments for a very long time. This study's objective is to develop an automated system for measuring job satisfaction but use an improved neural network methodology. 
 
Method: The data analysis is performed based on a variety of variables, including the number of workers, the total amount of employees by industry, the total number of employees by income range (lower, moderate, higher), and the total number of workers by the department as well as salary range. 
 
Results: The most important characteristics, such as the degree of comfort, the most recent review, the number of events, the typical number of hours worked each month, and staff members with a little more than ten years of service, are identified. As a method of improvement, the Genetic Algorithm is used to increase the quality of characteristics. 
 
Conclusions: Artificial Neural Networks are used to estimate the satisfaction levels of employees by feeding them the best qualities as input data. Analysis of the suggested work's enhancement in accuracy, recall, as well as F-measure has just been done in that order.
ÓLEOS ESSENCIAIS NA INDÚSTRIA COSMÉTICA E MEDICINA ALTERNATIVA: BENEFÍCIOS E DESAFIOS PARA O USO RESPONSÁVEL
Authors: Ivano Léa Rita Pestana Ferreira Mello , De Freitas João Fábio , Netto Manoel Fernandes
Published: October 2023

O artigo aborda o papel fundamental dos óleos essenciais na indústria de cosméticos e produtos de higiene pessoal, bem como na medicina alternativa, devido às suas propriedades aromáticas e terapêuticas. Embora ofereçam benefícios para a saúde e bem-estar, o uso indiscriminado de óleos essenciais pode acarretar riscos à saúde, como reações alérgicas e irritações cutâneas. A falta de regulamentação na produção e comercialização desses produtos é uma preocupação, e a orientação profissional adequada é essencial para garantir o uso seguro e eficaz dos óleos essenciais.
JOGOS DIGITAIS: AÇÕES IMPLEMENTADAS NUMA INSTITUIÇÃO EDUCACIONAL FEDERAL PARA FORMAÇÃO DE PESSOAL QUALIFICADO
Authors: Ferreira André Luiz Leite , Silva Marcelo Santana , Ribeiro Núbia Moura , Andrade Eron Passos
Published: October 2023

O desenvolvimento de Jogos Digitais destaca-se como um setor da economia com grande potencial de crescimento e criação de empregos com maior valorização profissional. O Brasil tem investido no setor e buscado a criação de políticas públicas que o viabilizem. O objetivo do presente artigo é analisar que medidas o Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia (IFBA) adotou em relação à formação de pessoal qualificado para o desenvolvimento de jogos digitais, à luz das propostas de políticas públicas -divulgadas no último censo do setor, em 2018. A metodologia é exploratória, de enfoque predominantemente qualitativo, realizando busca e seleção de documentos de políticas públicas e Projetos Pedagógicos de Curso do IFBA. Os resultados indicam que um dos obstáculos a ser superado nesse segmento está associado à capacitação de recursos humanos próprios. Constatou-se que uma pequena, mas significativa contribuição tem sido dada pelo IFBA na oferta de cursos na área, formando pessoal qualificado.
THE SITUATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN PHU YEN PROVINCE IN 2021
Authors: Nguyen Thị Thang  , Tran Ngoc Than  , Le Thuy Phuong  , Nguyen Thi Thanh Van  , Luong Thi Khuyen
Published: October 2023

The National Immunization Information Management System is a technological innovation management tool that enhances the performance of managers and health professionals in the evaluation and monitoring of immunization activities. However, until now it still faces challenges regarding its operation and use, impacting on its results. To evaluate the current status of implementing the national immunization information management system in Phu Yen in 2021. Cross-sectional study. Most vaccination facilities have stable electricity and internet (98,3%). However, the number of facilities with barcode scanners is still low (34,2%). 91,7% of the staﬀ are relatively good at using NIIS. 83,3% of medical facilities input data according to the right process after the vaccination session. There is a need to strengthen monitoring of support and training for health workers as well as proactively control data on their System on a regular basis.
SCREENING AND OPTIMIZING CONDITIONS FOR CRYSTALLIZATION OF HUMAN RECOMBINANT PROTEINS PARTICIPANTS IN POST-TRANSLATIONAL MODIFICATIONS
Authors: Nguyen Quyet Thang  , Doan Huu Thien  , Duong Thi Cam Le  , Pham Quang Minh  , Dam Thi Lieu  , Canh Huyen Trang  , Bui Thanh Tung  , Kang Wonchull  , Yang Jin Kuk
Published: October 2023

The association between the two proteins Nuclear protein localization protein 4 and Ubiquitin recognition factor in ER Associated Degradation 1, abbreviated as (hNpl4- Ufd1), which is specific to the human ubiquitin-proteasome system, plays an important role in many aspects of cellular functions, including cell replication, protein degradation, and protein transport. The structure and function of these proteins (Npl4-Ufd1) have been detailed in numerous studies. Although much interest has been raised about the structure and function of Npl4-Ufd1 from the past to date, only a study by Nguyen et al. (2022) described the detailed structure of this complex protein in humans. The study also shows that the screening and crystallization process plays an important role, having a decisive influence on the quality of the observation and structural analysis of hNpl4-Ufd1. In this study, we want to present the process of finding out the conditions to create single and complex crystals of two proteins Ufd1 - Npl4, and then optimizing the environmental conditions to be able to conduct molecular structure analysis using X-ray diffraction.
EFFICACY EVALUATION OF BD ORAL SPRAY ON THE SYMPTOMS AND COURSE OF COVID-19 PATIENTS IN THE CLINICAL HOSPITAL
Authors: Pham Van Hung  , Nguyen Huy Binh  , Tran Hong Tram  , Phung Lam Toi
Published: October 2023

A prospective randomized, open-label, single-blinded clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of BD on the symptoms and course of the disease in patients with moderate and severe Covid-19 in the field hospital. 200 hospitalized patients with Covid-19 diagnosis were enrolled. The patients were randomized into 100 patients in the interventional group (BD group) and 100 in the control group. The BD group patients were treated with BD oral spray in conjunction with standard Covid-19 treatment protocol. The control group patients were treated with standard of care without BD. Patients of the BD group demonstrated a significantly faster improvement in all Covid-19 related symptoms, resulting in a shorter time for complete recovery than the control group. More remarkably, patients in the BD group showed a shorter time for complete viral clearance. The addition of BD to the standard of care protocol also resulted in significant improvement in the restoration of taste and smell and reduction of lung infiltration. The patients in the BD group also exhibited fewer adverse events related to treatment. BD is a simple-to-use, safe, and effective adjunctive treatment for moderate and severe Covid-19 cases. BD might be effective for Covid-19 symptoms.
Haemato-biochemical study of free ranging gaur
Authors: SHRIVASTAV A B , SINGH K P , NIGAM P , SANKAR K , JOSHI H R , RAJPUT N , ROKDE A , NAVANITHAN B , AGRAWAL S , CHAUHAN J S
Published: October 2023

To support the health monitoring and care for the endangered gaur species, 18 apparently healthy, free-ranging gaurs (Bos gaurus gaurus) of either sex were immobilized with etorphine HCl and azaperone. The haematological values, viz. total erythrocyte count, haemoglobin, packed cell volume, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular haemoglobin, mean cell haemoglobin concentration, total leukocyte count, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophiles, were encountered. The principal biochemical constituents of blood serum were revealed as glucose, phosphorus, calcium, chloride, cholesterol, total proteins, albumin, creatinine, uric acid, blood urea nitrogen, total bilirubin, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and alkalinephosphatase. There was a significant difference with the advancing age in meanÂ  corpuscular volume, neutrophil, eosinophil, cholesterol and alanine aminotransferase levels.
Phylogenetic analysis of CPV isolate of Manipur
Authors: SANJUKTA RAJKUMARI , KUMAR MAHESH , MANDAKINI RAJKUMARI , BAM JOKEN , KARUNA I , K NAGAPPA , SINGH S P
Published: October 2023

This study was undertaken to determine the prevalent strain and epidemiological pattern of CPV isolates from Manipur. PCR was done with type-specific primers sets pCPV-2, pCPV-2ab and pCPV-2b. Out of 34 samples, 18 CPV isolates were obtained, all of which belong to CPV- 2b. This is the first report of strain characterization of CPV isolates from Manipur (Eastern India) so it was further confirmed by sequencing of the cloned PCR product of 427 bp size. GeneBank accession no. EU118267 was assigned to the sequence. Comparative analysis of the sequence has shown to have cent percent homology with CPV-Japan 97– 008, CPV Africa-3 and CPV-Polish isolates.
Methylene blue reduction test in semen analysis of White Pekin ducks
Authors: NAHAK A K , GIRI S C , MISHRA P C , MOHANTY D N , DASH S K
Published: October 2023

This study was undertaken to investigate the relationship between methylene-blue reduction time (MBRT) and other semen quality parameters in duck by analysis of correlation coefficients. Semen ejaculates (32), collected at 2 days interval from 10 randomly selected drakes, were examined for different seminal parameters like pH, volume, colour, mass activity, individual motility, livability, concentration, number of spermatozoa per ejaculate, total sperm abnormality per cent and MBRT. The overall mean time to decolourise methylene blue in the white Pekin ducks was 10.03±0.24 min with a range from 8 to 13 min. MBRT was negatively correlated with mean spermatozoa concentration, number of spermatozoa per ejaculation and colour of semen samples but positively correlated with individual motility and livability. High correlation of MBRT with seminal parameters indicated its practical utility in monitoring semen characteristics.
Characterization of local goats of Chhattisgarh plains
Authors: BHUARYA SHEETAL , MUKHERJEE K , SINGH MOHAN , PARVEEN KAISER
Published: October 2023

There are 23 descript breeds of goat in India. However there is no recognized breed of goat registered by Chhattisgarh state hence requires systematic study for their characterization. The present study was undertaken to establish the norms of different physical characteristics, reproductive and productive performance traits and haematological profile of local goats of Chhattisgarh plains. Information was collected from Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh plain region. The average measurement for body weight, body length, height, ear length, face length, horn length and tail length for adult male were 31.05±0.49kg, 71.26±0.6, 74.44±0.91, 45.35±0.71, 16.14±0.21, 19.47± 0.18, 15.85±0.43 and 16.05 cm respectively. The corresponding values in adult female were 24.55±0.47 kg, 61.13±0.90, 64.74±0.73, 37.37±0.52, 15.74±0.24, 18.41±0.18, 11.72±0.57, and 14.58±0.22 cm respectively. The mean values for the reproductive performance traits i.e. age at first mating in male, age at first mating in female, age at first kidding and kidding interval were observed as 184±0.05, 216±0.04, 370±0.4 and 184±0.03 days, respectively, and average litter size 1.5. The mean values for the productive performance traits daily milk yield, total lactation milk yield and lactation length were recorded as 307.25±13.16 ml, 32.29±2.65 litres, and 105.75±2.48 days, respectively. Different haematological parameters such as haemoglobin, packed cell volume, total erythrocytes count, total leukocytes count, mean corpuscular haemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration were considered and value estimated as 9.35±0.20 (g%), 28.9±0.66 (%), 8.45+0.17 (million/μl), 9,660±256.33 (thousand/μl), 9.1± 0.22 (pg), 27.79±0.0 (fl), and 32.39±0.27(%) respectively. Hence this study was aimed to phenotypically characterize the local goat in view of establishing a database for the breed and undertaking conservation programme for preserving rich indigenous genetic resources biodiversity.
Persistent organochlorine pesticide residues in feed and fodder as a potential source of contamination in food of animal origin
Authors: NAG SUBIR KUMAR , SINGH ARPANA , SINGH SULTAN
Published: October 2023

The presence of varying types of toxic substances in feed and fodder is undesirable as from there they enter into the animal body system and redistribute themselves in different tissues and deposited there for a long time depending on nature of the toxicant. Residues of pesticides like organochlorines (OC) are often found in feed and fodder originating from different sources. Ultimately, these residues are transferred through the food chain and bioaccumulated in human body. The objective of the study was to investigate the extent and level of contamination in commonly used feed and fodder collected from different places with organochlorinated pesticide (OCP) residues. The results revealed that 34.6% of 318 samples were positive with residues of targeted OCPs. While hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) residues were detected in 26.73% samples, endosulfan and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) residues were found present in 11.95 and 11.64% samples respectively. Dicofol could be found in only 3 samples. In terms of concentration only 3.14 to 2.2% samples exceeded the limiting values of HCH and DDT respectively. Rest of the samples were either free or were contaminated al a level below limiting value. Endosulfan residues were present at a very low level (3–22 ppb). So, in terms of concentration and percentage of positive samples exceeding the limiting value of respective pesticides it can be concluded that the feed and footers can be considered as safe so far as OCP residues were concerned.
Comparative studies of gelatinase activity in cattle and buffalo bull seminal plasma through gelatin zymography
Authors: BALAMURUGAN T C , KRUPAKARAN R PRAKASH , ARUNKUMAR S , PANDIYAN GURU D V , PERUMAL P
Published: October 2023

A comparative study was undertaken to study the gelatinase activity in seminal plasma of Murrah buffalo and Jersey crossbred cattle bull through gelatin zymography. In gelatin zymography, the presence of 3 prominent bands at 220 KDa, 92 KDa and 72 KDa for both buffalo and cattle seminal plasma were observed. All these 3 forms are proteolytically active, degraded the gelatin in gelatin zymography. The 220 KDa homodimer of MMP-9 was very prominent in buffaloes semen compared to cattle semen. On the contrary, 135 KDa heterodimer of MMP -9 was observed only in cattle seminal plasma. The 72 KDa band was very feeble in both the cases. The level of expression of 220 KDa and 92 KDa bands was constant compared to that of 72 KDa. The relative amount of 92 KDa band to that of 72 KDa band was at least 3-5 times higher. The difference between buffalo and cattle seminal plasma was very obvious by the presence of 135 KDa band. On gelatin zymography, the distinguished feature of cattle seminal plasma was the presence of 135 KDa heterodimer of MMP. It is concluded that the 135 KDa band was observedonly in cattle seminal plasma. Further, more upregulation of MMP-9 mediated through MMP-2 activity was observed in buffalo seminal plasma.
Effect of positive dietary cation anion difference (DCAD) diet on blood biochemical and immunological parameters in crossbred calves in winter
Authors: SUMAN MADHU , KAUR HARJIT
Published: October 2023

The present study was conducted for 120 days to examine the influence of varying dietary cation anion difference (DCAD) on certain biochemical and immunological parameters of crossbred calves in winter. Female crossbred Karan Fries (KF) calves (18) were grouped into 3 groups having 6 animals in each group on the basis of average body weight and fed either a basal diet or a +150 / +250mEq/kg dry matter (DM) DCAD diets (W1, W2) during winter. The overall dry matter intake (DMI) was significantly more in W2 group as compared to control. The growth rate per day averaged 410.42, 440.19 and 484.67 g in control, W1 and W2 groups, respectively which was significantly more in high DCAD diets. Blood was collected at fortnightly interval. There was no effect of varying DCAD diet on FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power) assay, SOD and catalase activity in winter. Immunity parameters and plasma concentration of cortisol were not affected by treatments. However, the T3 and T4 concentrations were significantly higher in W2 group compared to control. It was concluded that positive DCAD was not able to impose any effect on biochemical and immunological parameters but there is significant effect on the DMI and T3 and T4 concentrations .