bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Direct Visualization of Si and Ge Atoms by Shifting Electron Picoscopy
Authors: Kucherov Olexandr
Published: April 2023

The picoscopy images of the Si/Ge(100) system were analyzed, and electron cloud densitometry of silicon is presented in this study. The picoscopy is used to distinguish Ge, Si, and other chemical elements because different atoms have different densities of electron clouds. This result is in full accordance with Kucherov's law which states that the current passed through an electron cloud is proportional to the density of the cloud. The picoscopy image has shown Si crystals, Si/Ge solid solution, and their interface as the single crystal without defects. Local deformations in crystals were investigated using methods of direct visualization of individual atoms and measuring the distance of the center of atoms from the node of the crystal lattice. Visual сrystallography becomes a new way to study applied functional materials. This is the first publication on the real structure of a silicon atom.
Classification of Guide Rail Block by Xception Model
Authors: Liao Jun-Jie , Zhang Jing-Wei , Liu Bing-En , Lee Kuang-Chyi
Published: April 2023

Linear guide rail blocks are used in linear slide rail accessories to scrape off oil stains in the rails, installed on the front and rear ends of the slider. They are also used in milling machines, lathes, automated machines, robotic arms, electronic instruments, and so on. At present, the industry relies on manpower to carry out the quality inspection of this rail block which is difficult to standardize. Thus, automatic and digital deep learning inspection technology is introduced for the inspection. To understand the suitability of deep learning techniques applied to the linear guide block inspection process, we adopt the convolutional neural network model architecture and use the Xception model. In model training, the training effect is improved by amplifying the image method and testing many different defects. Through the Xception model, the training accuracy is about 98.7% after 30 epochs, the validation accuracy is about 97.4%, and the test accuracy is about 91.8%.
Status and Development of Private Internet Hospitals: Telemedicine Practice of China since COVID-19 Epidemic
Authors: Liu Dawei
Published: April 2023

Internet hospitals are a telemedicine business model as an important way to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of healthcare services globally. Internet hospitals can be divided into public and private ones. The latter tend to be larger due to the integration of physicians from different regions and hospitals. However, few studies have explored the operations and advantages of private Internet hospitals. Thus, this study is carried out to explore the role of private Internet hospitals in public health emergencies and their use characteristics based on consultation data during the Covid-19 epidemic from China’s largest telemedicine platform, Good Doctor Online. Specifically, we analyze the distribution of diseases for online consultations, doctor-patient interactions, and user online visit conversion rates, and discuss the results to provide a solid experience for developing telemedicine programs in other countries with insufficient health resources and inadequate healthcare systems.
Contemporary Curriculum Model for Arts Education in Taiwan
Authors: Cheng Ming-Hsien , Chen Jessie Hsiao-Shien , Li Chyi-Chang
Published: April 2023

At the end of 2014, Taiwan proclaimed “competency-driven” as a new goal of education. Arts education curriculum changes from a traditional ability-based approach to an approach of more complex pedagogical and radical education outcomes for the new requirement. This article presents how and what a curriculum of competency-driven arts education is emerging based on the proclamation. We define competency-driven arts education as self-determination to solve problems by integrating knowledge, ability, and attitude of arts in the circumstances. This operational definition is used to set a scene of education for constructing a curriculum model, including the path of instruction, learning, and subject. The crucial and competency-driven features are stemmed from discussions that inspire curriculum implementation not on what is taught and acquired but on how to make decisions to show one's value judgment.
Theoretical and legal aspects of understanding deﬁnitions of disciplinary responsibility
Authors: Chernykh A. B. , Ostudin N. V.
Published: April 2023

The authors analyzed the peculiarities of bringing disciplinary penalties in organizations of various types. Given the ambiguities and variations in this area, an effective legal assessment must be made of each employer. However, general principles enshrined in normative legal acts of various levels must not be forgotten. In addition, philosophical questions arise as to the fairness of the disciplinary measures imposed. Moreover, the analysis of controversial situations and the way out plays an important role. The paper gives an example from practice within the research related to the imposition of disciplinary penalties in the federal executive authority. The Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters was chosen as such an authority. The various precedents and discrepancies in certain regulations create new areas of interest for legal science as a whole and for its separate branches. In preparing this paper, the authors used several methods inherent in legal research, in particular, general methods, methods of analysis, and philosophical methods.
International legal acts in the functioning of the Russian penal system
Authors: Egorova E. L. , Shved V. A.
Published: April 2023

According to the author’s position, the implementation of international law at the national level continues to be a relevant area for both theoretical and practical research. In the context of globalization and integration, this issue is of particular importance. The study of the importance of international legal acts for the penal system of the Russian Federation is fundamental. This paper examines international legal acts and their significance for the legal regulation of Russian penal policy. The aim of the study was to analyze the theoretical and practical aspects of the implementation of international normative legal acts in the execution of criminal sanctions in Russia. The formal and logical and technical and legal methods were applied in the study. The authors made several conclusions on the modern mechanism of implementation of the provisions of international acts in the execution of criminal sanctions.
Innovative management of the social sphere in the context of digitalization
Authors: Kolosova G. V.
Published: April 2023

The paper investigates the implementation of digital solutions and technologies in the social services for senior citizens in terms of the national project “Demography”. Current changes, according to the author’s position, form a new and problematic area for the management of social processes at the stages of planning, forecasting, control, and exchange of information. The development of information systems and electronic services is only one aspect of the multifactorial nature of the current situation. The main task is to solve the problem of interdepartmental fragmentation of participants in the system of long-term care for senior citizens and regulatory legal acts. Therefore, modern tendencies of studying and introduction of the positive experience of regions, search and systematization of information on effective methods of working with the population were analyzed, and examples of successful practices of innovative management were given. In addition, information products for different types of organizations were analyzed, and the modern system of interdepartmental interaction between healthcare and social service organizations in the provision of social services and medical care for senior citizens was assessed. Moreover, major problematic issues of interdepartmental interaction between healthcare and social service organizations in the provision of social services and medical care for senior citizens and the prospects for the effective development of resources of social service providers in the implementation of strategic sectoral development were identified. Consequently, recommendations on improving the efficiency of interdepartmental interaction in the system of social services and ways of exchanging information were offered. Particular attention was focused on the factors that inhibit innovation processes in the implementation of digital solutions and technologies in the activities of social services. In conclusion, the guidelines for the formation and development of innovative potential in the system of social services were specified.
Current Study on Antidepresan Activity of Chocolate Drink in Pregnan Woman in Jombang, Indonesia
Authors: Mustika Ningrum Nining , Khanifah Farach
Published: April 2023

Pregnancy is a natural and physiological process that occurs in every woman. But often pregnant women experience anxiety and worry during pregnancy, this is a normal thing to happen during pregnancy. Symptoms of anxiety during pregnancy vary including anxiety, worry, and anxiety that are difficulty to control, irritability, irritability, difficulty concentrating, body muscles being painful and tense, lack of energy, disturbed sleep patterns, and disturbed rest patterns. Such anxiety can occur during pregnancy in both the I Trimester, II Trimester, and III Trimester. Although anxiety is normal in pregnancy, anxiety symptoms can occur on an ongoing basis if not addressed. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of giving chocolate drinks as a complementary therapy to antidepressants in pregnancy. This type of research is quantitative analytics using a Quasi-Experimental research design with one group pre-post test design method using one treatment group. Free variables: Administration of chocolate drinks and bound variables: complementary therapy of antidepressants in pregnancy. The sample in this study was pregnant women who experienced anxiety in pregnancy both mild, moderate, severe, and even panic which matched the inclusion criteria of 124 people. Sampling using purposive sampling techniques. Instrument: HARS (Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale) and Observation sheet. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon Test. The results showed that the anxiety of pregnant women before being given chocolate drinks was mostly 62.9% experienced mild anxiety, 35.5% experienced moderate anxiety and 1.6% experienced severe anxiety and after being given chocolate drink therapy more than half of the respondents namely 55.6% had no anxiety, 29% had mild anxiety, 15.4% had moderate anxiety and none of the respondents experienced severe anxiety and panic. This study concludes that giving chocolate drinks has activity as an antidepressant in pregnant women. It is hoped that all healthcare providers for pregnant women can recommend complementary therapies with herbal ingredients, especially chocolate as a therapy for reducing anxiety (antidepressants) during pregnancy. So that the benefits of this study can provide a solution for pregnant women who are depressed to use chocolate drinks as an alternative therapy to calm the depressive state.
ASSESSMENT OF HEMATOLOGICAL PROFILE OF NEWBORNS BORN TO PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION AND NORMOTENSIVE MOTHERS
Authors: N Asrina. , M Mathivanan. , K Dheepane. , R Sasikala.
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Hematological abnormalities in infants born to hypertensive mothers can lead to serious neonatal
complications like sepsis, increased predisposition to infections and disseminated intravascular coagulation. This
study was aimed to assess the hematological prole of newborns born to mother with pregnancy induced
hypertension in comparison to normotensive mothers. Material & Method: This prospective comparative study
was conducted among the inborn of PIH and normotensive mothers in AVMC hospital. Total of 360 patients fullling
inclusion criteria were included with 180 neonates born to mother with PIH and normotensive mothers. Written
informed consent was obtained from the mothers and cord blood sample was collected from newborn to measure the
hematological parameters. Analysis of the data was done using the SPSS v21 with p-value <0.05 as statistically
signicant. Results: In present study, total of 360 patients fullling inclusion criteria are included with mean age of
25.86±2.68yrs. The mean level of hemoglobin, RBC and MCVwere signicantly higher in newborn of hypertensive
mothers and signicantly low leucocyte count and platelet count in newborn of hypertensive mothers (p<0.05)
Conclusion: The babies born to pre-eclamptic mothers are more prone for development of prematurity, low birth
weight, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia and elevated RBC count .
ANAESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF A 26 YEARS OLD PREGNANT WOMEN WITH A KNOWN CASE OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE PLANNED FOR EMERGENCY CESAREAN SECTION
Authors: Borkakoty Samadrita , Kumar Singh Sarvesh , Sonowal Luna , Kumar Das Karuna
Published: April 2023

A26 years old pregnant women who is a known case sickle cell disease (ss) presented with respiratory distress and severe anemia planned for
emergency cesarean section . After preoperative optimisation with 4 units of blood transfusion and oxygenation via facemask operative
intervention was carried out under combine spinal epidural anaesthesia . A sensory block level of T6 is achieved with intrathecal injection 10 mg
of hyperbaric bupivacaine with 25 microgram of injection fentanyl .Intraoperatively 1 units of blood transfusion was done under regular ABG
monitoring to prevent acid -base inbalance, hypoxia, acidosis , hypothermia and hypercarbia . Postoperative analgesia was provided through the
epidural catheter with 6 ml of ( inj 0.125% of bupivacaine + 25 microgram of inj fentanyl) every 12 hourly for 3 days. She was discharged from the
postnatal ward on 5 th day following surgery with a healthy male baby . Pregnancy associated with sickle cell disease carries a high risk of maternal
and neonatal mortality and morbidity. It provide a great challenge to anaesthesiologist during perioperative management. The uneventful course of
anaesthesia in this case is managed with systemic evaluation and careful anaesthetic strategy
CONGENITAL CHYLOTHORAX –SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT WITH CHEMICAL PLEURODESIS
Authors: E Adarsh , Murthy Venkatesh , A Sagethya
Published: April 2023

Congenital chylothorax in newborn is a rare disease but a common cause of pleural effusion in neonate. We report a case of congenital chylothorax
associated with congenital heart disease in a term baby managed with intercostal drainage, octrotide and chemical pleurodesis.
ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF MYCOTIC INFECTIONS-A REVIEW
Authors: S Ashwanth , Alex Ashmita , G Aruna , M Sandhiya , Kumar. M Sathish , Sankar S Pradeep
Published: April 2023

Fungal infections in humans occur as a result of defects in the immune system. The majority of opportunistic oral mucosal fungal infections are due
to Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus species. Mucor and Cryptococcus also have a major role in causing oral infections, whereas
Geotrichum, Fusarium, Rhodotorula, Saccharomyces and Penicillium marneffei are uncommon pathogens in the oral cavity. . Oral candidiasis is
generally a localized infection and rarely appears as a systemic fungal disease whereas oral non-Candidal fungal infections are usually signs of
disseminated disease. Some of the non-Candidal fungi that were once considered exotic and geographically restricted are now seen worldwide.
This review discusses various opportunistic fungal infections affecting the oral cavity including their morphology, clinical features and diagnostic
methods
A STUDY ON UTILIZATION OF VISUALLY EVOKED POTENTIAL IN IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION
Authors: S P Jeyashree
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) can be dened as raised intracranial pressure with a normal cerebrospinal uid. VEP is
one of the electrophysiological test which helps in evaluating the visual system and useful in patients with IIH. Aim:To demonstrate the utilization
of Visually Evoked Potential (VEP) in patients with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH). Materials and Methods: This is a prospective
cross sectional study done from January 2021 to June 2022. This study included 19 patients detected recently with IIH and 19 healthy volunteers.
The demographic data clinical presentation data collected and ophthalmological evaluation done in both groups. Comparison of the VEPvalues of
IIH patient done with VEPvalues of controls and their association with demographic data and clinical ndings done. Results:The mean age of the
patients is 28.15±4.7 years. Of the 19 patients, 2 were males (10.52%) and 17 (89.73%) were females. There was statistically signicant association
between patients with normal and pathological VEP in terms of obesity (p 0.0449 (<0.05)) and visual eld abnormalities (p value-0.0379
(<0.05)).The P100 latency showed a statistically signicant difference between IIH patients and controls in terms of right eye(p < 0.001) and left
eye (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The values of P 100 latencies are prolonged in IIH patients as compared to the control group also there was a
statistically signicant association between the visual eld abnormalities and obesity in IIH patients. VEPcan be used as a screening tool in patients
with IIH
OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON INCIDENCE OF INCIDENTAL MALIGNANCY IN MULTINODULAR GOITRE PATIENTS WHO UNDERWENT TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY AT A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN NORTH KERALA
Authors: M V Praveen , G Mohandas P , Somasundaran Aiswaria , A Khader Reslin
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Incidental thyroid malignancy is the term applied to unsuspected cancer identied incidentally on pathologic examination of
thyroid tissue removed for benign disease. Early detection and treatment of thyroid cancer helps in decreasing the morbidity and mortality of the
patient. There have been very few studies related to incidental thyroid carcinoma in this part of the world. Therefore, this study can act as a baseline
study for further research. Materials And Methods: From October 2020 to October 2022, 50 patients with multinodular goiter who fullled the
inclusion criteria were selected. These patients were subjected to detailed history taking, clinical examination and preoperative workup. History,
clinical examination ndings, investigations, operative and the post-operative ndings were recorded in detail in a proforma. Outcome
measurement was done by comparing the nal histopathological report with clinical diagnosis and FNAC report. Results:Among the 50 patients
with a female: male ratio of 4:1, majority (44%) belonged to 40-50 years of age group. Out of the 50 patients with preoperatively benign
multinodular goiter, Postoperative histopathological report came as malignant among 7 patients (14 %), all of them were females. The commonest
type of incidental thyroid malignancy among the studied population was micro papillary carcinoma, being present in 4 of the 7 cases (57.15%).
Papillary carcinoma was found in 3 patients (42.85%). Conclusion: There is a trend towards rise in the incidence of incidental thyroid cancers.
Total thyroidectomy as initial surgery for benign disorders reduces the morbidity of second surgery. Identifying incidental thyroid cancers early can
help in planning denitive management early and thus achieving cure in the patients
The research of functions and the construction of their graphs
Authors: Lupu Ilie
Published: April 2023

In the article, the algorithm of the research of elementary functions is proposed, used to solve various problems, which will contribute to the more effective acquisition of mathematics in gymnasiums and high schools.
Extracurricular activities in mathematics: the motivation valences
Authors: Gașițoi Natalia , Zastînceanu Liubov
Published: April 2023

Motivating students to study Mathematics is an important issue in the context of the Republic of Moldova. The article highlights the motivational function of different types of extracurricular activities in mathematics: consultations, circles, clubs, competitions etc. Examples of good practices and recommendations for increasing the motivational aspect of extracurricular activities for students with different levels of mathematical abilities are presented.
Online tools for advanced development of the programming skill
Authors: Pavel Maria , Pavel Dorin
Published: April 2023

The article addresses the issue of training and developing programming competence in students and high school students for performance education and describes some online tools that facilitate this process.
Book Review: Study Of Useful Properties Of Some Coordination Compounds Containing Oximic Ligands, by E. Coropceanu, A. Ciloci, A. Ștefîrță, I. Bulhac, ISBN 978-3-9402237-24-8, 266 p.
Authors: Aluchi Nicolai
Published: April 2023

The monograph "Study of useful properties of some coordination compounds containing oximic ligands", ISBN 978-3-9402237-24-8, presents a study in the field of synthesis, determination of the composition and structure of new coordination compounds based on ligands with various functional groups, as well as the determination of the fields of practical utility of the new substances. The work includes four chapters on 266 pages.
Understanding ChatGPT: Impact Analysis and Path Forward for Teaching Computer Science and Engineering
Authors: Banerjee Paramarshi , Srivastava Anurag , Adjeroh Donald , Reddy Y. Ramana , Karimian Nima
Published: April 2023

ChatGPT has become the most popular regenerative AI application, used for obtaining responses for queries in different domains. Some responses of ChatGPT reported in the internet are accurate, others are funny, and some are fictitious. This article focuses on the application of ChatGPT for academic instructional purposes in the field of Computer engineering and related majors. The capability of ChatGPT for instructional purposes is evaluated by providing responses to different questions pertaining to these engineering streams. This article explores different opportunities with use cases, ChatGPT can provide in augmenting the learning experience. It also provides scenarios of limitations and modifying the evaluation process to prevent the use of ChatGPT for unethical means of learning.
Administration of the text-based portions of a general IQ test to five different large language models
Authors: King Michael
Published: April 2023

As additional large language model (LLM) AI chatbots become publicly available, there is growing interest in their capacity for general intelligence, and what differences in intelligence these various models might exhibit. One challenge in assessing general intelligence using a standard intelligence quotient (IQ) test is that a large fraction of the questions in such tests is visual, in particular the “spatial” portions that present patterns and sequences in drawn images, and numerical questions where the spatial arrangement of numbers is important. In this study, the author distilled down the text-based portions of two self-scoring IQ tests and administered these questions to five different publicly available large language models: ChatGPT (Default GPT-3.5 version), ChatGPT (Legacy GPT-3.5 version), ChatGPT (GPT-4 version), Microsoft Bing chatbot (also based on the GPT-4 LLM, however linked to live internet search), and Google Bard, which is based on the LaMBDA LLM. The test scores were converted into a range of approximate IQ values for each LLM with the following median values determined: 112, 111.5, 123, 121.5, and 101, respectively. Of particular interest is that all five LLMs performed exceptionally well in certain question types, and particularly poorly in other question types, suggesting that LLMs share common strengths and weaknesses in particular aspects of general intelligence. The highest performing LLM publicly available to date, the GPT-4 version of ChatGPT Plus, shows performance on the test-based portions of a general IQ test which approach the 99th percentile of human performance, within the range of MENSA level of general intelligence. These models are expected to continue to improve over time, based on the differences seen over versions released in the past year, and will soon be capable of taking intact IQ tests that rely on interpretation of graphical images.
A comparison of Erythropoietin hormone level at male diabetic patients with and without nephropathy
Authors: Zahid Esraa Mahdi , AL-Jammali Saher Muhmood Jwad
Published: April 2023

Objective: It aims to estimate the level of Erythropoietin hormone at the serum of diabetic patient males with and without nephropathy.
Methodology: the present study was carried out in the center of Diabetes mellitus and Endocrinology in AL-Sader medical city for the period in October-2012 until March-2013. The number of collected samples 73 urine and blood samples of the diabetic patients, were divided in to two groups with and without nephropathy according the albumin and creatinine ratio in urine. The statistical analysis, by using (statistical package for social sciences) SPSS and t-test. The least significant difference was calculated at the level P<0.05.
Results: the results were obtained, there were a significant increase (P<0.05) in the ratio of albumin to creatinine ratio in urine and the concentrations of glycosylated hemoglobin and urea, while the Erythropoietin and hemoglobin concentrations were revealed a significant decrease (P<0.05) at the patients with diabetic nephropathy when compared with patients in the other group. In related with other parameters which included: iron ions, total iron binding capacity, ferritin and red blood corpuscles count were not showed any significant change during the present study.
Conclusion: the diabetes mellitus was affected on the kidney's physiological functions that led to a decrease in the Erythropoietin level at the serum of patients which caused an early anemia.
Recommendation: study the change in the cytokine level at the blood of diabetic patients to know the relation between there concentrations and diabetic nephropathy progression.
Inequalities on Isotropic Submanifolds in Pseudo-Riemannian Space Forms
Authors: Cıobanu Alexandru
Published: April 2023

Spacelike and timelike isotropic submanifolds of pseudo-Riemannian spaces have interesting properties, with important applications in Mathematics and Physics. The article presents inequalities for isotropic spacelike and timelike submanifolds of pseudo-Riemannian space forms and isotropic Lorentzian submanifolds are also considered.
Moroccan Instructors’ Perception of Creative Teaching Practice
Authors: - Lhoussine Qasserras , - Mohammed Qasserras
Published: April 2023

Creativity has become a major factor and key resource in post modern educational thought. Though its critical importance, creativity is alienated and maligned in most teaching practices.There is little information on the practice of creative teachers. Indeed, the purpose of this paper is to explore instructors' perception of creativity and its practices. Understanding teachers' attitude toward this practice is significantly important to deciding how educators respond to creativity in classrooms and whether this practice is being nurtured and promoted. Findings showed that instructors value creativity in their classrooms, but they still doubt its implementation in the Moroccan context.
A Sociological Study on Status of Quality of Life among Citizens of Hubli-Dharwad City
Authors: - Santosh Hubballi , - S.C. Shettar
Published: April 2023

Today, population is increasing at such an alarming rate that material resources have failed to keep pace with it. There is a less land but more people. It has more mouths to feed but less food. There are more schools and yet more illiterates. The unemployment is increasing. There is very slow improvement in our living conditions. The expression quality of life denotes a relatively recent idea that has grown more complex over time. But it is perhaps one of the most potent factor in determining the character and extent of development and progress of any country. The present study focuses attention especially on the Quality of Life of Indian Urban people. It will be conducted in the Hubli-Dharwad city, Karnataka. It seeks to understand the status of Urban Quality of Life. From the findings of the study it is understood that basic facilities are not at all good in the Hubli-Dharwad city. Therefore it is suggested to the authorities of the concerned department and municipal corporations to take the immediate measures to facilitate such needy ones in the context of sociological healthy environment.
الأقليات الدينية في بلاد المغرب و مدى مساهمتها في ازدهار الحياة الإقتصادية من الفتح إلى العهد الموحد
Authors: باقة رشيد
Published: April 2023

يعني مصطلح الأقليات الدينية تلك الجماعات الصغيرة من المواطنين المقيمين في بلد ما ، التي تدين بأديان و عقائد غير الدين الرسمي الذي تتبعه الغالبية الكبرى من سكان ذلك البلد .غير أنه فيما يتعلق بالأقليات الدينية التي عاشت أو تعيش في ديار الإسلام . فلقد جرى العرف على تسمية هؤلاء المواطنين " بأهل الذمة" أو "الذميين " . و سموا بذالك لأن لهم عهد الله و عهد رسوله و عهد جماعة المسلمين أن يعيشوا في كنف الدولة الإسلامية بكل أمانة على حياتهم و ضمان لجميع حقوقهم و ممتلكاتهم و احترام و مراعاة لما يؤمنون به من أديان
A Splitter Theorem for Elastic Elements in 3-Connected Matroids
Authors: Drummond George , Semple Charles
Published: April 2023

An element $e$ of a $3$-connected matroid $M$ is elastic if ${\rm si}(M/e)$, the simplification of $M/e$, and ${\rm co}(M\backslash e)$, the cosimplification of $M\backslash e$, are both $3$-connected. It was recently shown that if $|E(M)|\geq 4$, then $M$ has at least four elastic elements provided $M$ has no $4$-element fans and no member of a specific family of $3$-separators. In this paper, we extend this wheels-and-whirls type result to a splitter theorem, where the removal of elements is with respect to elasticity and keeping a specified $3$-connected minor. We also prove that if $M$ has exactly four elastic elements, then it has path-width three. Lastly, we resolve a question of Whittle and Williams, and show that past analogous results, where the removal of elements is relative to a fixed basis, are consequences of this work.
Intention to Attend Local Events in the Time Of (COVID)-19: The Case of Australia
Authors: Son Insun Sunny , Krolikowski Chris , Fleming Ella
Published: April 2023

This study examines the intention of local residents to attend events in their neighborhood when mass gatherings are being perceived as a risky activity, particularly due to a public health risk, and investigates the differences in behavioral intention by personal factors. The survey
findings show a strong willingness of community members to attend events and that it varies across household types and the number of previous visits to events. Age and gender, which were shown in previous studies to affect risk perception, have not been found relevant in the context of willingness
to attend local events. The identified factors from a focus group, such as trust in government regulations, familiarity with the place, as well as previous positive experiences at events, can be seen as important to reinforce the willingness of residents to attend local events in times of
crisis.
Polyphenols from Moringa Oleifera and Mulberry Exhibit Anti-Obesity and Anti-Hyperlipidemic Effects in Rats Fed a High-Fat Diet
Authors:   Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia, Alqurashi Randah , Alholaibi Mariam ,   Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
Published: April 2023

This study investigated the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf, mulberry fruit, and mulberry leaf on high-fat diet-induced changes in body weight and hyperlipidemia in rats. Healthy male rats were randomly divided into five equal-sized groups that included (i) basal diet or negative control group, (ii) high-fat diet group (basal diet + 20% fat), (iii) M. oleifera leaf-treated high-fat diet group (high-fat diet + 10% M. oleifera leaf), (iv) mulberry fruit-treated high-fat diet group (high-fat diet + 10% mulberry fruit), and (v) mulberry leaf-treated high-fat diet group (high-fat diet + 10% mulberry leaf). The rats were treated daily for 6 weeks, and body weight data and blood samples were collected for each group. At the end of the study period, body weight, total cholesterol, total triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein level, and glucose level were significantly reduced in the rats fed a high-fat diet supplemented with M. oleifera leaf, mulberry fruit, or mulberry leaf. Moreover, serum high-density lipoprotein was significantly elevated in the rats on a high-fat diet receiving M. oleifera leaf or mulberry fruit. The antiobesity and antihyperlipidemic effects of M. oleifera leaf, mulberry fruit, and mulberry leaf provide support for the use of Moringa and mulberry as potential functional food ingredients for the prevention of obesity and hyperlipidemia.
Prevalence and Determinants of Dietary Supplements Use Among Saudi Infants and Toddlers
Authors:   Clinical Nutrition Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, P.O. Box 344, Madinah, 42353, Saudi Arabia, Mumena Walaa A. , Alsayb May A. ,   Medical Laboratory Technology Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, P.O. Box 344, Madinah, 42353, Saudi Arabia
Published: April 2023

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and determinants of dietary supplement use in Saudi infants and toddlers. A cross-sectional sample of 156 Saudi infants and toddlers and their mothers who reside in Saudi Arabia was recruited via an online survey that was distributed on multiple social media platforms. Data collected include sociodemographic, maternal height and weight, feeding practices, types, initiation, and frequency of supplements use in infants and toddlers. Sixty-three percent of the infants and toddlers included in this study were using dietary supplements. Over three-quarters of the breastfed infants and toddlers were on dietary supplements. All infants and toddlers who were taking dietary supplements used vitamin D; yet, the use of multivitamins and minerals, iron, and vitamin C supplements was not frequently reported. The use of supplements was significantly higher among infants and toddlers who were the only children in the family and had younger and unemployed mothers. Interventions that target increasing maternal awareness concerning the importance of supplement use among young children in Saudi Arabia are needed.
The Effectiveness of Saline Soil Rhizobacteria from the Coast of North Konawe Regency in Increasing Seed Viability and Vigor of Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum L.)
Authors: Amartani Kalis , Sutariati Gusti Ayu Kade , Muhidin Muhidin , Bahrun Andi
Published: April 2023

The aim of the study was to obtain potential indigenous rhizobacteria as growth promoters and adaptive to saline soils. The isolate was isolated from the saline soil rhizosphere on the coast in the North Konawe district. The study was conducted at the Agronomy Unit Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Halu Oleo University from April to September 2022. The study was arranged based on a completely randomized design (CRD), consisting of 19 test isolates. The isolates were tested for their effectiveness in increasing the viability and vigor of tomato seeds. The test was carried out using a seed biopriming technique, then the seeds were germinated using a standard germination procedure. The observed variables included maximum growth potential, seed germination, vigor index, seed uniformity, relative growth rate and T50. The results showed that seed treatment using rhizobacteria isolated from saline soil significantly increased tomato seeds' viability and vigor, as seen in the variables of maximum growth potential, germination, vigor index, relative growth rate and reduced T50. From this study, 6 isolates were selected which have the potential to stimulate the growth of tomato seeds, namely KNU2, KNU3, KNU8, KNU13, KNU15 and KNU17. Further research is needed to test the effectiveness of this isolate in increasing the growth and yield of tomato plants under salinity stress conditions in the field.
Hunters and collectors: the work of ABC’s News Libraries across archives and TV news production
Authors: Pask Benjamin
Published: April 2023

This reflection aims to acknowledge and celebrate the work of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s TV News Libraries in the wake of their closure in December 2022 as part of an ABC Archives restructure.
Evaluation of ME-PRO® and EnviroMeal Combinations as Partial and Complete Fish Meal Replacements in Diets for Juvenile Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Reared in A Recirculating Aquaculture System
Authors: Fredrickson Luke , Modica Breanna , Adams Daniel , Kuball Carrie , Koutsos Liz , White Brandon , F Nates Sergio
Published: April 2023

A feeding trial was conducted in a recirculation aquaculture system (RAS) to test the growth of juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). A standard salmon diet (Control) was used as the template for two experimental diets that contained a combination of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) defatted meal (EnviroMeal) and fermented soy protein (MEPRO®). The two ingredients were combined to replace fish meal by 50 or 100% (MEP/Meal 50 and MEP/Meal 100) in the experimental diets. At the 12-week trial conclusion, all growth parameters were similar among the three treatments. The diet containing no fish meal, MEP/Meal 100, demonstrated slightly higher numeric growth performance compared to the Control and MEP/Meal 50 treatment. Similarly, a histological analysis of distal intestines and organosomatic indices showed no significant difference among treatments. All intestinal samples were healthy in appearance showing no apparent enteritis. The results of this study show a combination of fermented soy and BSFL meal may be a viable option in sustainable diets for commercial Atlantic salmon production.
Pediatric TuiNa for Tourette syndrome in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors:   First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wang Xiaoyu
Published: April 2023

Review question / Objective: Efficacy and Safety of Pediatric TuiNa for Tourette Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of randomized controlled trials. Condition being studied: Tourette syndrome (TS) is a common psychological, behavioural and neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by chronic, fluctuating, multiple muscle convulsions, or accompanied by involuntary laryngeal abnormalities and indecent language. It mainly appears in childhood. At present, Tourette syndrome generally has a long course of the disease and is difficult to cure, which seriously affects the children's learning and physical and mental health, and also causes panic and anxiety to many parents. The incidence of Tourette syndrome was increasing year by year. Clinical studies found that only relying on Western medicine for treatment was easy to have recurrent symptoms and serious adverse reactions. Traditional Chinese medicine has great advantages in the treatment of Tourette syndrome, especially in children's massage, because it has no side effects and is more likely to be favoured by parents. To provide a better basis and guidance for clinical treatment by Meta-analysis of the literature on tuina treatment of Tourette syndrome in children.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA ANALYSIS FOR UNDERSTANDING CHARACTERISTICS OF PERPETRATORS IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE WITHIN THE FAMILY- A STUDY ON REPORTED CASES IN A DISTRICT OF DELHI
Authors: Arora Sheetal
Published: April 2023

It may be discerned that the responsibility of the abuse lies fully with the adult (the perpetrator or the offender) who sexually victimizes the child. All the explanations regarding why and who engages in sexual activity with children revolves mostly around the psychology of the offender indicated in various related texts. The personality of the offenders who indulge in sexual activity with children was thought to be inflicted with psychological abnormalities, which may result in an inappropriate sexual interest in children. The perspective in terms of the profile of offender in such cases become important for understanding the social reality surrounding the problem of incest against children. Criminal Justice data indeed helps providing an insight into the nature of such cases reported and relating factors. The present work entails the information constellated from the actual incidences in one of the districts in Delhi (India), with the knowledge base for developing clarity on the problem of intra-family child sexual abuse. The author also uses Routine Activity Theory as theoretical framework for criminological insights into the problem under study. Lastly, the author presents the findings for mechanizing the possibilities towards prevention of such offences in context of offenders.
Confirmation of Color-dependent Centroid Shift Measured After 1.8 Years with HST
Authors: Bhattacharya Aparna , Bennett David P. , Beaulieu Jean Philippe , Bond Ian A. , Koshimoto Naoki , Lu Jessica R. , Blackman Joshua W. , Ranc Clément , Vandorou Aikaterini , Terry Sean K. , Marquette Jean Baptiste , Cole Andrew A. , Fukui Akihiko
Published: April 2023

We measured the precise masses of the host and planet in the OGLE-2003-BLG-235 system, when the lens and source were resolving, with 2018 Keck high resolution images. This measurement is in agreement with the observation taken in 2005 with the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). In the 2005 data, the lens and sources were not resolved and the measurement was made using color-dependent centroid shift only. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will measure masses using data typically taken within 3–4 yr of the peak of the event, which is a much shorter baseline when compared to most of the mass measurements to date. Hence, the color-dependent centroid shift will be one of the primary methods of mass measurements for the Roman telescope. Yet, mass measurements of only two events (OGLE-2003-BLG-235 and OGLE-2005-BLG-071) have been done using the color-dependent centroid shift method so far. The accuracy of the measurements using this method are neither completely known nor well studied. The agreement of the Keck and HST results, as shown in this paper, is very important because this agreement confirms the accuracy of the mass measurements determined at a small lens-source separation using the color-dependent centroid shift method. It also shows that with >100 high resolution images, the Roman telescope will be able to use color-dependent centroid shift at a 3–4 yr time baseline and produce mass measurements. We find that OGLE-2003-BLG-235 is a planetary system that consists of a 2.34 ± 0.43M
Jup planet orbiting a 0.56 ± 0.06M
⊙ K-dwarf host star at a distance of 5.26 ± 0.71 kpc from the Sun.
Point-source Contribution to the Diffuse X-Ray Background below 1 keV and Its Effect on Our Understanding of the Circumgalactic Medium
Authors: Huang Sicong , Cappelluti Nico , Galeazzi Massimiliano , Gupta Anjali , Liu Wenhao , Ursino Eugenio , Velliyedathu Tomykkutty J.
Published: April 2023

We studied the spectral signature of different components of the diffuse X-ray background (DXB), including Local Hot Bubble, solar wind charge exchange, galactic halo, and typically unresolved point sources (galaxies and active galactic nuclei), in the direction of the Chandra Deep Field South using the 4 Ms XMM-Newton survey and Chandra 4 Ms Source Catalog. In this paper, we present our results showing how the different components contribute to the DXB below 1 keV. In particular, we have found that ∼6% of the emission at

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keV (all-sky average value ≈3 × 10−3 cm−6 pc), which is typically associated with galactic halo (GH) and circumgalactic medium (CGM), is, in fact, due to emission from typically unresolved galaxies. We will discuss the effect that this has on our understanding of GH and CGM and to our understanding of the missing CGM baryons.
A new species of Struthanthus Mart. (Loranthaceae) from Oaxaca, Mexico
Authors: Maldonado-Borja Maria Guadalupe , Cerros-Tlatilpa Rosa , Galván-González Luis Gil
Published: April 2023

Struthanthus ibe-dzisp. nov. is a new species described and illustrated from the cloud and pine-oak forests of the Sierra Madre del Sur in Oaxaca, Mexico. This species shares similarities of leaf shape and inflorescence type with S. deppeanus, S. quercicola, and S. ramiro-cruzii. However, S. ibe-dzi can be recognized by its glaucous branches, leaves and inflorescences; compressed nodes; convoluted distal half of styles in pistillate flowers; and staminate flowers with asymmetrical thecae and an extended connective forming an apiculate horn in both anther series. A distribution map and an identification key are provided to separate S. ibe-dzi from morphologically similar congeners present in the region.
Corrigendum: Kato M, Kawakita A (2023) Diversity and larval leaf-mining habits of Japanese jewel beetles of the tribe Tracheini (Coleoptera, Buprestidae). ZooKeys 1156: 133–158. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.1156.97768
Authors: Kato Makoto , Kawakita Atsushi
Published: April 2023

We recently published the description of two new buprestid beetle species Habroloma elaeocarpusi and Habroloma taxillusi (Kato and Kawakita 2023). However, no holotype depository is indicated in the paper. In this corrigendum, we indicate the holotype depository and correct the code numbers of the type specimens, which were incorrect.
Five new species of Bradina Lederer (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) from China, with remarks on the morphology of the genus
Authors: Guo Jia-Ming , Du Xi-Cui
Published: April 2023

Bradinais a species-rich genus that differs from most other Spilomelinae genera because of its distinctive wing venation. Most species of this genus are very similar in appearance. In this study, we have studied morphological characteristics of the genus and eight closely related species from China. Among them,B. falciculataGuo & Du,sp. nov.,B. fusoideaGuo & Du,sp. nov.,B. spirellaGuo & Du,sp. nov.,B. ternifoliaGuo & Du,sp. nov.andB. torsivaGuo & Du,sp. nov.are described as new to science.Bradina megesalis(Walker, 1859),B. translinealisHampson, 1896 andB. subpurpurescens(Warren, 1896) are redescribed based on their holotypes and additional material, and the latter two are newly recorded from China and their genitalia are described for the first time. The images of the habitus and genitalia of these eight species are provided, with a key to their identification.