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The Intersection Between Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Sustainability
Authors: Pinto-López Ingrid N. , Montaudon-Tomas Cynthia M. , Malcon-Cervera Claudia
Published: December 2023

This chapter presents an analysis of the research published in the Scopus database regarding artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability. From bibliometric indicators, various aspects are analyzed complementing the study with maps visualization that allow identifying relevant trends by analyzing co-citations, co-occurrence, and bibliographic coupling. The analysis includes academic publications, citations, keywords, authors, journals, organizations, and countries in which the publications were developed. The results show that the publication trend in this field is increasing, particularly in the last 4 years. Results identify a growing interest from different areas of science, as well as authors, organizations, sponsors, and countries to develop research in this field.
Climate Change Mitigation Through AI Solutions
Authors: Rafiq Muhammad , Farrukh Muhammad
Published: December 2023

This chapter delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in climate change mitigation, examining its applications, ethical implications, and future prospects. Traditional methods, limited by human interpretation and scope, are contrasted with AI's ability to analyze vast datasets and forecast environmental trends. While AI offers unprecedented advantages, it also brings challenges, notably its own environmental footprint and data privacy concerns. Collaborative efforts, involving policymakers, activists, and technologists, are emphasized as crucial for AI's ethical and effective deployment. Ultimately, the research underscores AI's pivotal role in shaping a more resilient and sustainable future.
Engineering, Geology, Climate, and Socioeconomic Aspects' Implications on Machine Learning-Dependent Water Pipe Collapse Prediction
Authors: Khanh Phan Truong , Ngoc Tran Thi Hong , Pramanik Sabyasachi
Published: December 2023

From the impact of several corporeal, mechanized, ecological, and civic conditions, underground water pipelines degrade. A motivated administrative approach of the water supply network (WSN) depends on accurate pipe failure prediction that is difficult for the traditional physics-dependent model to provide. The research used data-directed machine learning approaches to forecast water pipe breakdowns using the extensive water supply network's historical maintenance data history. To include multiple contributing aspects to subterranean pipe degradation, a multi-source data-aggregation system was originally developed. The framework specified the requirements for integrating several data sources, such as the classical pipe leakage dataset, the soil category dataset, the geographic dataset, the population count dataset, and the climatic dataset. Five machine learning (ML) techniques are created for predicting pipe failure depending on the data, like LightGBM, ANN, logistic regression, K-NN, and SVM algorithm.
Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Islamic Capital Market
Authors: Pal Tripti , Irfan Mohammad , Bukhari Syed Ahmad Chan , Kassim Salina Bt.
Published: December 2023

This chapter explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies on the Islamic Capital Market (ICM). As the global financial landscape evolves, the ICM is no exception, facing challenges and opportunities alike. AI and ML have emerged as pivotal tools for enhancing efficiency, mitigating risks, and fostering innovation within Islamic finance. The chapter begins by providing a comprehensive overview of the Islamic financial principles and the unique features of the ICM. It then delves into the key areas where AI and ML are being applied, including Shariah-compliant investment screening, risk management, asset allocation, trading strategies, and customer services. The study scrutinizes the implications of these technologies on financial inclusion, ethical finance, and regulatory compliance in the ICM.
Transforming Finance
Authors: Sowmya G. , Sridevi R. , Shiramshetty Sri Ganesh
Published: December 2023

This chapter examines the transformative power of blockchain technology and smart contracts in the financial industry. It explores the advantages of blockchain, such as enhanced security, transparency, and traceability, along with the automation capabilities offered by smart contracts. The research investigates their potential impact on traditional financial systems, focusing on areas like cross-border payments, trade finance, supply chain finance, and asset tokenization. It discusses the benefits of increased efficiency and cost reduction that can be achieved through blockchain implementation. The study also addresses the challenges associated with scalability, energy consumption, privacy, and smart contract vulnerabilities. Regulatory considerations and the importance of collaboration between industry stakeholders, regulators, and policymakers are emphasized. The chapter concludes by highlighting the transformative role of blockchain and smart contracts in creating a more inclusive, secure, and efficient future for finance.
Hemangiopericytoma of lumbar spine: A mystery behind low back pain
Authors: Vishnukanth M. , Swarnakumaar V. , Faleel M.A. , Kularathne H.P.A.P. , Jayasoma S.A.M.M. , Yajathilake W.A.T.P.
Published: December 2023

No abstract available.
Comparison of the effect of interactive and non-interactive education on the self-efficacy of COVID-19 patients
Authors: Alamzadeh Nosrat , Naderifar Mahin , Abdollahimohammad Abdolghani , Firouzkohi Mohammad Reza , Badakhsh Mahin , Bonjar Zohre Sadat Hashemi
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of interactive and non-interactive education on the self-efficacy of COVID-19 patients. This is a randomized clinical trial that was conducted on 80 COVID-19 patients in Zahedan in 2022. The samples were randomly assigned to intervention (interactive) and control (non-interactive) groups (n=40 people per group). The patients of each group received two initial education sessions in the hospital and at the time of discharge. Patients of the intervention group participated in 5 sessions of face-to-face interactive education along with practical education using a video projector by the researcher. The control group only received education ions by ward nurses during discharge and only one educational PDF file was given to them to study. The results showed that the mean and standard deviation of the self-efficacy score of the patients of the two interactive and non-interactive education groups did not differ significantly before the intervention (P = 0.024), but it was significantly higher in the interactive education group than the non-interactive education group (p<0.0001). That is, the mean and standard deviation of the self-efficacy score of patients in the interactive education group increased significantly from 49.8 ± 14.77 to 96.77 ± 18.29. The same score in the non-interactive education group increased from 57.85 ± 16.35 to 62.45 ± 14.52, which was not a significant increase. The results showed this intervention helps patients to make informed decisions about their goals, treatments, and self-care behaviors.
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic low anterior resection versus trans-anal total mesorectal excision for malignant rectal lesion: a prospective cohort trial
Authors: Farag Ahmed F.A. , Mahmoud Ahmed M.A. , Azmy Haitham M. , Mashhour Abdrabbou N. , Khalifa Ahmed S. , Debakey Yasser , Elbarmelgi Mohamed Y.
Published: December 2023

Introduction

Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most common malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract. The aim of the present study was to compare the trans-anal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) to the robotic-assisted laparoscopic resection of mid- and low rectal carcinoma regarding the clinical and oncological outcome.

Methods

This was a prospective cohort study. This study was held on patients presenting with rectal cancer. Eighty patients were included divided into two groups, 40 patients were subjected to TaTME and 40 patients were subjected to robotic-assisted resection.

Results

Rectal resection was performed in both groups and the results were compared; total time was significantly less in TaTME group (mean time was 179.10 min in TaTME and 266.35 in robotic, P value < 0.001), estimated blood loss was significantly less in TaTME group (mean was 130.50 ml in TaTME and 212 ml in robotic, P value=0.017), cost was significantly less in TaTME group (mean cost ×1000L.E was 46.15 in TaTME and 110.70 in robotic, P value less than 0.001), distal margin was significantly more in the robotic group (mean was 2.68 compared with 2.02 in TaTME, P value = 0.002), hospital stay was significantly less in the robotic group (mean of 4.6 days compared with 5.1 for TaTME, P value = 0.014) and there was no statistically significant difference concerning the total number of lymph nodes, proximal and circumferential margins.

Conclusion

This study suggests that robotic surgery is safe and effective and has some advantages concerning distal margins of low rectal resections. Also, TaTME can be compared with robotic surgery and represents an effective and less expensive alternative for robotic surgery.
A single institution experience in the treatment of fistula in ano using diode laser (fistula laser closure): short-term outcomes
Authors: Elsheikh Mostafa M. , Elghamry Elghamry E. , Elsayed Alhassan M. H. , Abdel-Hady Hamdy , Talaat Mohamed , Amer Ahmed H.
Published: December 2023

Introduction

Management of the perianal fistula has been always a challenge for colorectal surgeons especially when the external sphincter is involved. Several minimally invasive procedures emerged as an alternative to the traditional surgical approach as fibrin glue injection, ligation of the intershpincteric track (LIFT) and injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Recently, the use of diode laser in proctology has emerged as an alternative to conventional surgical treatment. The laser beam causes shrinkage and sealing of the fistulous track that depends on the power and the duration of laser light application.

Patients and methods

This study was carried out on 69 patients with perianal fistula in the Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit, General Surgery Department, Tanta University Hospitals, during the study period from February 2021 to December 2022. Patients underwent fistula laser closure (FILAC) using a diode laser, radial fibers, wavelength 1470 nm, and 10 watts of power.

Results

Sixty nine patients underwent fistula laser closure. The success rate was 74%. There was significance between recurrence and posterior position of the fistulous track of the intersphincteric type. Also, there was significance between recurrence and cases who had a caliber track more than 7 mm but there was no significance between recurrence and length of the track. The procedure was associated with minimal postoperative pain, long period of postoperative discharge, short hospital stay, and early return to normal activities.

Conclusion

Diode laser is a safe minimally invasive and effective procedure for the treatment of straight non branched short track fistula with some considerations as the caliber track should not exceed 7 mm and the posterior intersphincteric fistula should be treated by lay open fistulotomy. The procedure is also associated with less postoperative pain, early return to normal activities, and minimal recurrence rate but high cost remains a limitation.
Comparison between conventional and oncoplastic breast surgeries regarding resection margins and local recurrences in breast cancer: Retrospective study
Authors: Abdelkader Ahmed A. , El-Fayoumi Tarek , Roushdy Ahmed , Asal Mohamed Farouk
Published: December 2023

Background

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the second-leading cause of cancer-related fatalities globally. Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is the primary surgical treatment for early-stage breast cancer, with oncoplastic BCS techniques expanding its possibilities. BCS offers a higher quality of life compared to mastectomy. However, it has two absolute contraindications: the inability to produce negative margins without deforming the breast and inflammatory breast cancer. Oncoplastic displacement and replacement BCS allow resections of up to 50% of breast volume without creating deformity. Positive surgical margins often require a second procedure, which can increase pain, complications, and medical expenses.

Patient and methods

This retrospective cohort study analyzed 310 patients with primary invasive breast cancer or DCIS who underwent conventional or oncoplastic breast cancer surgery. Most patients underwent lateral and therapeutic reduction mammoplasties. Other techniques included LD flap, TDAP flap, mini-LD muscle flap, ICAP flap, grisotti flap, LICAP flap, and modified round block technique. Oncoplastic techniques were tailored based on breast cup size, tumor size, tumor location, and patient preference. Wide local excision of the tumor with free margins was confirmed through intraoperative frozen sections.

Result

The mean weight of the specimen was 55.89 gm in the conventional group and 101.55 gm in the oncoplastic group. The mean operative time was 65.9 min in the conventional group, while the oncoplastic group had 72.58 min Complications included seroma, hematoma, wound infection, wound dehiscence, lymphedema, and partial nipple necrosis. The aesthetic outcome was excellent, with 132 patients satisfied with their results in the oncoplastic group compared to 90 in the conventional group.

Conclusion

Oncoplastic breast surgeries are safe, feasible and became the standard of care in breast cancer. Oncoplastic breast surgeries are of choice in cases of multifocal cancer. People who performed oncoplastic breast surgeries had wider free margins, much more aesthetic outcome, better psychological status, less redo surgery, less late deformities, more time consuming, more wound complications improved with frequent dressing, and did not causea delay in the adjuvant therapy, more requirement for contralateral symmetrizing surgery.
Role of drug coated balloon angioplasty in treatment of recurrent dysfunctional arteriovenous fistulae for hemodialysis
Authors: Elnaggar Ahmed A. , Essawy Ayman , Senosi Abdullah Y. , Rahim Amr A. , Tawfik Ahmed R.
Published: December 2023

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the safety, clinical benefits, and patency outcomes of using paclitaxel drug-coated balloons (DCBs) for the treatment of recurrent dysfunctional arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) in hemodialysis patients.

Study design

A nonrandomized clinical trial was conducted involving 20 patients who had previously undergone percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) for failing or failed AVF. Patients were assessed based on clinical criteria, and interventions were performed using paclitaxel-coated balloons. Clinical outcomes, including thrill, bruit, and hemodialysis function, were evaluated, and duplex assessments were conducted after 3 and 6 months to determine recurrent stenosis. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS.

Results

The study included 20 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients with a mean age of 49.4±17 years. After 2 weeks’ postintervention, all patients had adequate bruit, 16 (80%) patients had adequate thrill, and 19 (95%) patients had adequate hemodialysis. After 6 months, 70% of patients exhibited adequate thrill, while adequate bruit, and hemodialysis were observed in 75% of patients. Duplex assessments showed minimal recurrent stenosis after 3 and 6 months, with only a few cases of new stenotic lesions. Postoperative complications were infrequent, including one unrelated death, and a small number of central venous occlusions and infections. The study indicated a significantly improved efficacy of drug-coated balloon angioplasty over traditional angioplasty in maintaining AVF patency.

Conclusion

Paclitaxel drug-coated balloons offer a promising approach for treating recurrent dysfunctional arteriovenous fistulae in hemodialysis patients. The study demonstrated favorable clinical outcomes, reduced restenosis rates, and improved patency compared with traditional angioplasty.
Prospective study of management in surgical emergency laparotomy patients in Alexandria Main University Hospital
Authors: Sabry Ahmed A. , Abdelsalam Wael N. , Elfayoumi Tarek A. , Sorour Mona G. , Alkafafy Asmaa M.
Published: December 2023

Background

Emergency laparotomies form a broad group of time-sensitive surgeries done on variable patient population.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence and details of emergency laparotomy, its complications, and mortality rates.

Patients and methods

This prospective study was held in Alexandria University Hospitals in the duration between April 2022 and September 2022 and included all patients were subjected to emergency laparotomies (481 patients). Preoperative, operative, and postoperative data were recorded.

Results

Out of 481 patients, 398 patients had nontraumatic causes and 83 patients had traumatic cause. The commonest nontraumatic cause was appendicitis, and the commonest traumatic cause were stab and road traffic accident. Most of trauma patients were males and had younger age than nontrauma groups. Intraoperative complications were reported at comparable frequencies between both groups and the commonest complications were atrial fibrillation (AF) and failed extubation. Postoperative complications were higher among nontrauma group and septic shock was the main complication. Postoperative mortality was higher among nontrauma group.

Conclusion

Emergency laparotomies were indicated for nontraumatic causes at higher rate the traumatic cause with higher postoperative complications and mortality rates.
Pyloric resection with Billroth 1 gastroduodenostomy versus bypass loop gastrojejunostomy for the management of post corrosive long segment pyloric stricture: a retrospective study
Authors: Omar Ahmed S. M. , Gerges Wadie B. , Osman Tarek A.
Published: December 2023

Background

Accidental or suicidal ingestion of corrosive substances remains a major public health problem. Worldwide, the causative materials for corrosive injury are not the same. Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment with available different surgical options. The selected surgical technique should offer symptomatic treatment with less postoperative morbidity.

Patients and methods

Retrospective evaluation of 62 patients with long segment pyloric stricture postacid ingestion presenting with gastric outlet obstruction in the period between May 2017 and June 2022. They were divided into two groups, (group A (n=24), managed by Billroth 1 gastroduodenostomy; group B (n=38), managed by bypass loop gastrojejunostomy).

Results

In group A, the age ranged 3–59 years with a mean age of 25.7±22.62 years, while in group B, the age ranged 2.5–63 years with a mean age of 19.72±15.71 years. The type of ingested corrosive was hydrochloric acid in 60 patients (96.77%), while in two (3.23%) patients the exact acid was unknown. The interval between initial acid ingestion and symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction was 3 weeks to 18 months. In group A, the mean operative time was 64.125±7.023 min, while in group B, it was 61.763±7.837 min. Postoperative vomiting occurred in three (12.5%) patients in group A and in six (15.78%) patients in group B. In group A, the mean hospital stay was 5.5±0.932 days, while in group B, it was 4.921±1.806 days.

Conclusion

Billroth 1 gastroduodenostomy has the superiority of prophylaxis against long-term low risk of future malignancy. Bypass loop gastrojejunostomy is a safer alternative to Billroth 1 gastroduodenostomy, especially in the presence of severe perigastric adhesions and malnutrition. Future studies should include a large sample of patients with long periods of follow-up.
Laparoscopic exploration versus conservative treatment in stable blunt abdominal trauma patients
Authors: Mohammed Abdelkader A. Abdelatif , Gad Khalied H. , El-hefny Amr M. M. , Saad Ahmed S.
Published: December 2023

Background:

Laparoscopy is now a standard procedure in general surgery, and as technique and equipment advance, more complicated procedures are being carried out using this minimally invasive approach. With less patient morbidity, postoperative complications, and recovery time than open procedures, laparoscopic surgery aims to offer equal or better visualisation. Numerous laparoscopic procedures, such as cholecystectomy, gastroesophageal reflux procedures, and diagnostic laparoscopy, have demonstrably achieved this goal. Despite the advantages of laparoscopy in the trauma population, its complexity and potential hemodynamic instability due to intra-abdominal injury typically prevent its use. This cutting-edge technology may help carefully chosen trauma patients. According to estimates, 10% of all deaths worldwide were due to trauma.

Methods:

This prospective study included 29 patients with history of blunt abdominal trauma and vitally stable following initial resuscitation admitted to Casualty and Emergency Unit, ainshams university hospitals and Elzhor Hospital port said, during the period from June 2022 to December 2022.

Results:

The patients in study were 21 males (82 % of total) 10 males in (LE) representing approximately 77 % and 11 males in conservative group representing approximately (87 %), and 8 females (18 % of total) 2 females in (LE) and 6 in conservative group. As Regarding the hospital stay, in this study, the patients managed by (LE) had shorter hospital stay in relation to those managed conservatively, as the patients results revealed that the overall hospital stay for (LE) was significantly shorter, with an average of 5.69 ± 1.887 days. In this study, the group that benefit the most from shortening the hospital stay was the patients with haemoperitonium with no definite injuries, followed by patients with splenic injuries, while differences in hospital stay in patients with hepatic injuries were not significant. All patients had access to follow-up information for three months after discharge. There were no infective or late hemorrhagic complications observed.

Conclusion:

Laparoscopic exploration was found to be most beneficial in patients with blunt abdominal trauma who had a CT scan that revealed haemoperitonium but no organ injuries., and to less extent in cases with splenic injuries, while there was no significant data favoring (LE) on conservative treatment in patients with hepatic injuries.
A note on Huppert's theorem and Chen's theorem
Authors: Shi Jiangtao , Shan Mengjiao , Xu Fanjie
Published: December 2023

Let

G

be a finite group. We prove that every maximal subgroup of

G

has prime index if and only if every maximal subgroup of

G

that contains the normalizer of some Sylow subgroup has prime index, which implies that the hypothesis in Huppert's theorem and the hypothesis in Chen's theorem are actually equivalent. Moreover, we prove that the hypothesis in a theorem of Shao and Beltrán and the hypothesis in a theorem of Li et al. are also equivalent.
Effect of intercropping on potato bacterial wilt disease and tuber yield in Kenya
Authors: Musah S.M. , Birithia R.K. , Kamiri H.W. , Kahariri E.
Published: December 2023

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major tuber crop in Kenya, whose productivity is heavily impaired by bacterial wilt disease, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith). Existing management strategies have not been effective, owing to the diversity and robustness of the pathogen and variation in the host range. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of intercropping on the incidence of bacterial wilt and yield of potato in Kenya. A field experiment was conducted in four potato-growing counties, namely; Nyandarua, Nakuru, Bomet and Bungoma in Kenya. Treatments included intercroping with spring onion (Allium fistulosum L.); garden pea (Pisum sativum L.); and cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.). Treatments also included a pure stand of potato as the control. Generally, intercropping had a significant suppressive effect (P<0.05) on the incidence and severity of bacterial wilt disease. Intercropping potato with spring onion, in particular, had the highest disease suppressive effect, followed by intercropping potato with cabbage; and lastly by potato with garden pea. Accordingly, potato-onion intercrop recorded the highest potato tuber yield (12.9 t ha-1), while the potato pure stand recorded the lowest tuber yield (7.9 t ha-1). Bacterial wilt disease incidence positively correlated with disease severity (r = 0.931; P<0.05). In contrast, the disease incidence and severity negatively correlated with tuber yield. In terms of Land Equivalent Ratio (LER), the highest value (1.64) was with potato-onion intercrop; and the lowest (1.35) with the potato-garden pea intercrop.
The morphological, anatomical, palynological, seed micromorphological studies and its taxonomical significance in Delphinium turcicum (Ranunculaceae), a local endemic spurless species for Turkey
Authors: CÖMERT Yağmur , TUGAY Osman , ULUKUŞ Deniz
Published: December 2023

In this study, species of Delphinium turcicum (Ranunculaceae), which is endemic to Türkiye, for its morphological, anatomical, palynological, micromorphological and taxonomical significance was investigated. Additionally, Delphinium venolusum, which is a similar species of Delphinium turcicum, was studied. Anatomic structure descriptions of these species and seed descriptions of Delphinium turcicum were given for the first time in this work. In addition, the comparison of these species contributes to the solution of taxonomic problems. Features of anatomic structures (root, stem, and leaf sections) were shown. Also, these structures were discussed taxonomic significance. The similarities and differences between D. turcicum and D. venulosum were revealed in this study. In palynological investigations; polar, equatorial, exine, intine, colpus length and width were measured. Polar/Equatorial (P/E) ratio and pollen ornamentation were determined. The pollen grains of these two species are spherical and isopolar symmetrical. Pollen types have determined as monad for D. turcicum and D. venulosum species. Pollen aperture types are tricolpate. Pollen exine ornamentations are microechinate. In this work photographs of pollen and seed were taken by using light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Seed micromorphological characteristics were given for both species. Seeds are subglobose and have continuous rings of transversal squamulose for both species. Seed ornamentations have continuous rings of transversal squamulose and generally erect papillae.
La importancia del artículo 2º de la Convención Americana de Derechos Humanos en los fallos dictados por la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos en contra de Chile
Authors: Iñiguez Manso Andrea Rosario
Published: December 2023

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo llevar a cabo un estudio de las sentencias de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos dictadas en contra de Chile, en particular, en lo que se refiere a la aplicación del artículo 2º de la Convención Americana de Derechos Humanos, que establece que los estados deben tomar todas las medidas necesarias para que sus ordenamientos jurídicos estén conformes a las disposiciones de la Convención. También se analizarán los alcances y problemas que este tipo de decisiones han desatado en el sistema jurídico nacional, desde la perspectiva del control de convencionalidad y el margen de apreciación.
María de Maeztu en la Universidad de Buenos Aires: primer viaje, mediaciones culturales y la construcción de redes académicas
Authors: Castro Montero Ángeles
Published: December 2023

En 1926 la pedagoga María de Maeztu llegó a la Argentina para dictar un curso en la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Este viaje de la primera mujer invitada por la Institución Cultural Española, merece un estudio del contenido y de las fuentes ideológicas de su curso, la recepción de sus ideas y la red de intelectuales y pedagogos con quienes se vinculó; asimismo, ella se constituye como una exponente de mediadora cultural transatlántica. En estas páginas se estudiará ese primer contacto con la Universidad de Buenos Aires, sede académica donde años más tarde, en los duros años del exilio, trabajó en el Instituto de Didáctica de la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras hasta su fallecimiento en el verano de 1948 en la ciudad balnearia de Mar del Plata.
Food and You 2: 2020-2023 trends report
Authors:   University of Sheffield, Armstrong Beth , King Lucy , Clifford Robin , Jitlal Mark , Mears Katie , Parnell Charlotte , Menash Daniel ,   University of Warwick
Published: December 2023

Food and You 2 is a biannual ‘Official Statistic’ survey commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The survey measures consumers’ self-reported knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to food safety and other food issues amongst adults (16 years and over) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This is the first Food and You 2 trends report which provides an overview of key trends between Wave 1 (July 2020 to October 2020) and Wave 6 (October 2022 to January 2023). Topics covered in the Food and You 2 2020-2023 trends report include: food you can trust concerns about food food security eating out and takeaways eating at home (food safety) food shopping and labelling
Analiza kapaciteta za izgradnju fotonaponskih sistema na krovovima stambenih zgrada u Srbiji
Authors:   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering, Batić Iva , Ivančić Aleksandar ,   Sistemes Avançats d'Energia Solar Tèrmica - AIGUASOL
Published: December 2023

The roofs of residential buildings represent a relevant potential for the construction of photovoltaic panels. Given that roof structures are passive, the construction of photovoltaic systems on residential buildings does not interfere with the functionality of the building, nor do they affect the environment in any other way. By installing photovoltaic systems on the roofs of residential buildings, the production and consumption of electricity are brought closer to the maximum possible extent, so such systems ensure a significant reduction of electricity losses in the distribution and transmission network. This paper presents the results of research aimed at establishing a framework for decentralized and decarbonized production of electricity from photovoltaic systems integrated into the roofs of residential buildings in Serbia, through the support of the prosumer approach. For each defined category of residential building in Serbia, the possible annual production of electricity per unit of average roof area was estimated. Summarizing all the results, assessments of the possible installed capacity of photovoltaic systems and annual electricity production at the national level were made.
Sistеmi zа uprаvlјаnjе distribuirаnim еnеrgеtskim rеsursimа: stanje u oblasti
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Strеzоski Lukа
Published: December 2023

Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) are new software platforms designed to provide distribution system operators (DSO) with a specialized set of tools that enable them to maximize the benefits of integrating and managing a large amount of distributed energy resources (DER). Ideally, DERMS should cover a wide range of tools, offering advantages to both DSOs and end users. However, as DERMS technology is still evolving, its definition remains unclear and can refer to very different levels of software hierarchy, ranging from virtual power plants and DER aggregators to centralized systems intended for control centers of distribution companies, called Utility DERMS. Although all these different technologies are often simply referred to as DERMS, they are distinct concepts with different sets of tools and aim to provide different services to different stakeholders. The goal of this paper is to describe the structure of DERMS tools, to highlight the problems and challenges faced by DSOs due to the integration of a large amount of DERs, and to indicate the possibility of overcoming these challenges through the use and integration of different levels of DERMS solutions.
Predlog modela za predviđanje koncentracije suspendovanih (PM2.5) čestica u vazduhu
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Engineering, Kragujevac, Serbia, Nastić Filip
Published: December 2023

Increasing number of studies indicate the negative influence of Particulate Matter on human health. One of the ways to avoid their negative consequences is a timely prediction of airborne PM2.5 concentrations. Knowing hourly PM2.5 concentrations, people could organize their daily activities to reduce exposure to intensive pollution. With the goal to train an optimal predictive model, the predictive performances of three machine learning algorithms were analysed: „Random forest“, „XGBoost“, and „Light gradient boosting machine“. Using mentioned regression algorithms in combination with meteorological and chronological data, the models were trained to predict hourly airborne PM2.5 concentrations with relatively high accuracy. The data about airborne PM2.5 concentrations were collected using the laser sensor in the city of Kragujevac, Serbia. The trained models were evaluated using the coefficient of determination (R2), mean absolute error (MAE), and rootmean-square error (RMSE).
Simulacija proizvodnje električne energije iz fotonaponskih panela korišćenjem solarnih sistema za praćenje
Authors:   KOSOVO AND METOHIJA ACADEMY OF APPLIED STUDIES, Serbia, Stefanović Andreja
Published: December 2023

Roofs and walls of buildings represent an important location for the installation of photovoltaic systems in urban areas. High-rise buildings, with a specific spatial shape, provide the possibility of installing these systems both on the roof and on the exterior walls. Possible way to increase the efficiency of solar systems is to use solar tracking systems which maximize electricity production. In this paper, a simulation of photovoltaic systems installed on the roof and walls of a high-rise building in the city of Kragujevac, Serbia was performed, using fixed installation and installations with single and dual axis systems for solar tracking. The simulation was performed in the EnergyPlus software. The results show that usage of solar tracking systems increases electricity production, especially dual axis system for solar systems with an unfavourable orientation.
Picture Fuzzy Subgroup
Authors:   Department of Applied Mathematics with Oceanology and Computer Programming, Vidyasagar University, DOGRA SHOVAN , PAL MADHUMANGAL ,   Department of Applied Mathematics with Oceanology and Computer Programming, Vidyasagar University
Published: December 2023

Picture fuzzy subgroup of a crisp group is established here and some properties connected to it are investigated. Also, normalized restricted picture fuzzy set, conjugate picture fuzzy subgroup, picture fuzzy coset, picture fuzzy normal subgroup and the order of picture fuzzy subgroup are deﬁned. The order of picture fuzzy subgroup is deﬁned using the cardinality of a special type of crisp subgroup. Some corresponding properties are established in this regard. Signiﬁcant Statement. Subgroup is an important algebraic structure in the ﬁeld of Pure Mathematics. Study of diﬀerent properties of subgroup in fuzzy sense is an interesting fact to the readers because fuzzy sense is the extension of classical sense. Readers can easily observe how the properties of subgroup hold in fuzzy sense like classical sense. Picture fuzzy sense is the generalization of fuzzy sense. In other words, picture fuzzy sense can be treated as advanced fuzzy sense. Readers will be interested to study how the properties of subgroup hold when the number of components increases in fuzzy environment. Our study is actually the study of an important type of advanced fuzzy algebraic structure.
Implementation of Strategic Management in Building Student Character in Education Institutions in Indonesia
Authors:   Department of Tarbiya, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bone, Indonesia, Astuti Astuti , Kinas Arni Anti ,   Department of Tarbiya, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bone, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out and analyze strategic management in realizing student character how student character is manifested and what are the obstacles and solutions in realizing student character. The research method used in this research is a qualitative method with the main data source being observation and interviews with informants who have been selected in this research. The informants in this research were the school principal, teachers, school committee, and students’ parents. The analysis technique in this research uses the Miles and Huberman analysis model. The results of the research show that strategy management realizes student characteristics, namely, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy evaluation. Students’ character can be categorized as good, such as good manners, independence, self-confidence, discipline, maintaining cleanliness, dressing neatly, being obedient, and having respect for other people. The challenge in developing student character is including the social environment outside the madrasah. Therefore, it is necessary to have the maximum involvement of parents in preventing deviant behavior.
Utilization of Technology in Teaching Physical Education and the Performances of PE Faculty Members in a Selected College in Guangdong Province
Authors:   Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines, Jiaqing Chi
Published: December 2023

This study investigates the relationship between Physical Education (PE) teachers' technology integration knowledge and their teaching performance at a Sports School in Huizhou, China. The assessment utilizes a survey questionnaire adapted from prior research by Hosseini (2012) and Hosseini & Kamal (2013) to measure knowledge in technology, content, pedagogical, and content areas. The research explores whether a significant correlation exists between technology integration knowledge and teaching performance among PE teachers. The findings indicate that there is no statistically significant relationship between the ability to develop and conduct online assessments and various dimensions of technology integration knowledge among PE teachers. Despite an average correlation coefficient suggesting a moderately positive relationship, this result lacks statistical significance. Consequently, the data suggests that proficiency in online assessment development does not strongly correlate with a comprehensive understanding of technology integration knowledge.
School Principal Leadership and Implementation of Independent Curriculum in Improving the Quality of Education in Indonesia
Authors:   State Islamic University Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto, Indonesia., Winarsih Sri , Purnomo Sutrimo ,   State Islamic University Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto, Indonesia.
Published: December 2023

Leadership is a force that moves struggles or activities towards success. Leadership means the process of influencing group activities in the context of formulating and achieving organizational goals. Therefore, a leader must optimize management and create an organization always conducive and the quality of education increases. There are two things that characterize leaders in carrying out their duties, namely "openness and willingness to serve”. Therefore, there is a need to study the leadership of school principals and the implementation of an independent curriculum in improving the quality of education. This research is descriptive qualitative research. Observation, interviews and documentation were used as data collection techniques. The research subjects were school principals, teachers and students. Based on the research results, it shows: 1) The school principal as the leader of the organization has carried out his duties well in accordance with procedures and regulations. 2) The implementation of the independent curriculum has been running effectively, efficiently and productively. The advantages of the independent learning curriculum are: 1) making the world of education more flexible, which means removing the shackles of the world of education so that it is easier to move, 2) giving students the opportunity to deepen the lessons they take according to their needs, 3) providing a platform for students exploring general knowledge by going into society, 4) students can prepare themselves to face the world of work. An educational institution is said to be of quality if it has the following characteristics: 1) Students demonstrate a high level of mastery of learning tasks (learning tasks) as formulated in educational goals and objectives, including academic learning outcomes expressed in learning achievement. 2) The results of student education are in accordance with the demands of students' needs in their lives, so that apart from knowing something, they are also able to do something functionally for life. 3) Student educational outcomes are in accordance with environmental needs, especially the world of work. Therefore, relevance is an indicator of quality. Thus, good quality benchmarks are not absolute quality benchmarks, but relative benchmarks, namely those that suit customer needs. School quality will be good if the school can provide services that suit the needs of its customers.
Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony: History and Collective Memories of Pinggir Papas Village Community, Sumenep
Authors:   History Education Postgraduate Program, Sebelas Maret University, Jl. Ir. Sutami No.36, Surakarta, 57125, Indonesia, Azizah Rofiatul , Musadad Akhmad Arif ,   History Education Postgraduate Program, Sebelas Maret University, Jl. Ir. Sutami No.36, Surakarta, 57125, Indonesia, Indrawati Cicilia Dyah Sulistyaningrum ,   History Education Postgraduate Program, Sebelas Maret University, Jl. Ir. Sutami No.36, Surakarta, 57125, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

Collective memory is directly associated with the historical development line of the Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony. Both go hand in hand and maintain culture. The history and collective memory of the community regarding the Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony can only be traced through previous research texts, relics and interviews with locals. This research describes the historya and collective memory of the Pinggir Papas village community in Sumenep regarding the Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony tradition. This research uses a qualitative case study research method to analyze findings in the field in the form of interviews, previous research texts and relics. Through case studies, researchers will explore how events occur systematically over a long period until they find a suitable picture to present. The research results show that 1) The Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony has been implemented since salt was first discovered in Pinggir Papas village. 2) All equipment and ceremonial procession sequences are important for the community. 3) The collective memory that develops in society is the key to preserving the traditions of the Nyadhar Traditional Ceremony.
Applying Lesson Study Methods to Teaching English in Literary Specialization
Authors:   Faculty of Philology,Thai Nguyen University of Education, Viet Nam, Thanh Quy Ngo Thi , Thuy Ngo Thu ,   Faculty of Philology,Thai Nguyen University of Education, Viet NamFaculty of Philology,Thai Nguyen University of Education, Viet Nam, Thu Trang Ngo Thi ,   Faculty of Philology,Thai Nguyen University of Education, Viet Nam, Thanh Nga Ngo Thi ,   Faculty of Philology,Thai Nguyen University of Education, Viet Nam
Published: December 2023

The article focuses on a study of teaching English for specialized majors in literature at the Faculty of Literature, Thai Nguyen University of Education. The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of lesson research methods in teaching English for specialized majors by instructors in the Faculty of Literature. Through analyzing the teaching process and collecting feedback from students, the article emphasizes the need to improve the quality of teaching English for specialized majors. The research results highlight the importance of applying diverse teaching methods, combining theory and practice, and encouraging interaction between teachers and students. The article also underscores the crucial role of linking research and teaching practice to innovate and enhance teaching skills. A proposed learning environment aims to help students master specialized knowledge and use language effectively while supporting students' integration into international education.
WHAT FACTORS INFLUENCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION QUALITY IN THAILAND, ACCORDING TO THE CONCEPT OF VISIBLE LEARNING? A MIXED METHODS APPROACH USING QUALITATIVE CONTENT ANALYSIS BASED ON EXPERT INTERVIEWS
Authors:   School of Evaluation and Research, Faculty of Education, Thaksin University, Thailand, Mahapoonyanont Natcha
Published: December 2023

Visible Learning is an educational strategy for learning success that emphasizes meaningful learning and leads to everyday application. Visible Learning enables students to cultivate self-control, adaptability, and resiliency in response to societal shifts in various spheres. Since teachers are the backbone of the education system, they are the first line of personnel who interact directly with their pupils daily to facilitate the learner's assimilation of new concepts and objectives. The most crucial aspect of Visible Learning should be the transition from "instructor" to "learner" in the classroom. Even though we may not observe how individual students learn, students can describe their strategies. When teachers comprehend how students think and process information, they are able to modify their teaching strategies and observe significant improvements in student performance and learning. Visible Learning emphasizes what works in the classroom and encourages students to learn what works best. Educational organizations and agencies tasked with enhancing the quality of education management in Thailand are, therefore, primarily responsible for preparing educational personnel to manage learning following Visible Learning concepts. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 experts in the field of educational development (seven educational administrators, five education supervisors, and five teachers) using a pre-prepared interview template and analyzed according to qualitative content analysis. The study's findings will convey concepts, principles, and management considerations for the development of educational management quality in a concrete manner and by the concept of Visible Learning, including at the class level and the school level, which can assist students in acquiring the characteristics and skills of the twenty-first century. Factors related to the attitudes of administrators and teachers are the main factors influencing the development of educational quality, including the concept and procedures of teacher development and the quality of a professional learning community.