bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pembuatan Es Kul-Kul: Inovasi Enterpreneur Dalam Mengolah Buah-Buahan Beragam Menjadi Produk Menarik
Authors: Mulyono Rahmat , Saryanto  , Purbanuswanto Welius , Triyono Sidig , Wibisono Thoriq Ajie
Published: May 2024

Tujuan - Inovasi enterpreneur telah menjadi kunci keberhasilan dalam berbagai bidang, termasuk dalam industri kreatif dan bisnis. Salah satu peluang bisnis yang menjanjikan adalah pembuatan es kul kul menggunakan beragam buah-buahan. Konsep ini muncul sebagai respons terhadap peningkatan permintaan akan produk unik dan kreatif dalam industri buah-buahan. Dalam penelitian ini, kami mengidentifikasi potensi pasar yang signifikan untuk es krim dari buah- buahan, terutama di kalangan penggemar buah-buahan.
Metode - Kami mengumpulkan data melalui survei target pasar yang tertarik pada produk inovatif. Kami mempelajari proses produksi es kul kul. Kami mengembangkan es kul kul yang menarik, serta mencari cara untuk memastikan kualitas produk yang baik dan tahan lama.
Hasil - Hasil penelitian kami menunjukkan tingginya minat konsumen terhadap es kul kul pada buah-buahan beragam. Peluang bisnis ini memungkinkan para pengusaha untuk memasuki pasar yang menjanjikan dengan memanfaatkan bahan yang mudah didapatkan dan biaya produksi yang relatif rendah.
PROBLEMS OF PUBLICATION ACTIVITY ON THE TOPIC OF JADIDISM IN RUSSIAN-SPEAKING AND ENGLISH-SPEAKING SCIENTIFIC SPACES
Authors: Antonov-Ovseenko Anton , Nurmatov Akbar , Khaydarova Sevara
Published: May 2024

This study aims to identify the characteristics of publication activity on the topic of Jadidism simultaneously in the Russian-language and English-language scientific environments in terms of quantity, thematic indicator, and citation rate, as well as to identify the lexical and stylistic characteristics of publications. The indicator of country affiliation has been added to the analysis of publication activity in the English-speaking space. Calculations were carried out based on materials published in scientific electronic databases eLibrary.ru and Scholar.Google.com for the 10-year period 2013-2022. Conclusions and recommendations aimed at improving the qualitative and quantitative indicators of publications on Jadidism have been formulated.
The Relationship Between Teenage Pregnancy and Future Maternal Mental Health
Authors: Etelvina Jose S. Tilman  , Eugenia Carvalho de Araujo  , Natalia Pereira  , Artur N. Cortereal Araujo  , Jose Dionisiio Ximenes
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the relationship between teenage pregnancy and future maternal mental health by using qualitative methods and relying on literature review as the main data source. The background of this study is based on the importance of a deeper understanding of the impact of teenage pregnancy on maternal mental health, given the high prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Indonesia and its long-term negative impact. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that support or hinder the mental health of mothers who experience teenage pregnancy, and to present key findings from the relevant literature in this context. The research method used was a qualitative analysis of relevant literature studies found through systematic searches in academic databases and scientific journals. This approach allowed us to explore the findings of various studies and gain an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon under study. The main results of this study show that teenage pregnancy has a significant impact on the mother's future mental health, including an increased risk of depression, anxiety and postnatal stress. Factors such as social support, access to mental health services, and economic conditions play an important role in determining the mother's future mental health. The conclusion of this study is that efforts to improve future maternal mental health should be a priority in public policy and clinical practice. A holistic approach that takes into account the various factors that influence maternal mental health, as well as cross-sectoral cooperation, is needed to create a supportive environment for adolescent mothers to achieve optimal mental well-being.
A Experiência da Dor segundo Byung-Chul Han em Diálogo com o Papa Francisco
Authors: Vicente Junior Arlindo José , Kirchner Renato
Published: May 2024

Objetiva-se com este artigo apresentar o pensamento do filósofo sul-coreano Byung-Chul Han, na obra Sociedade paliativa: a dor hoje e propor um diálogo com a narrativa da Igreja Católica feita durante a pandemia da covid-19, mais especificamente, a imagem marcante do Papa Francisco solitário na Praça de São Pedro completamente vazia, por conta do distanciamento social e apresentar o seu discurso realizado na oração extraordinária pelo fim da pandemia, no dia 27 de março de 2020, quando o mundo ainda era assolado pelo flagelo da pandemia e do isolamento social. A proposta é oferecer um entrecruzamento destes dois textos: do livro de Byung-Chul Han que destaca que o social distancing explorado durante a pandemia e que nos manteve longe da dor do outro; e do Papa Francisco, que aproveitou a distância social, a solidão perante seus fiéis e a solitude diante de Deus, para rezar numa praça completamente vazia.
Entorno virtual para favorecer el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de la asignatura Zootecnia General
Authors: Pavon-Leyva Jasiel , Odio-BrooK Carmen , Sánchez-Pérez Yanyorky , Leyva-Favier Maida
Published: May 2024

La educación técnica y profesional tiene como desafío la formación de un técnico medio con una sólida preparación teórico-práctico que permita asimilar los vertiginosos adelantos de la ciencia y la técnica. En la especialidad Zootecnia-Veterinaria, el encargo social está dado por la demanda de un egresado altamente competitivo, preparado para enfrentar los complejos cambios científicos, técnicos, a partir de la utilización de los entornos virtuales de aprendizaje; su incorporación genera problemáticas en el plano didáctico que requieren de solución con vistas a contribuir en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Como contribución la presente investigación propone un modelo didáctico concretado en un procedimiento metodológico para el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje con el empleo de los entornos virtuales en la asignatura Zootecnia General. Se utilizaron los métodos como el sistémico estructural funcional para establecer las relaciones jerárquicas, de dependencia, subordinación y coordinación entre los fundamentos teóricos y los componentes que conforman el modelo didáctico, como conclusiones se estructura un modelo didáctico que ofrece los componentes y las acciones a seguir, mediante las relaciones que se producen entre la integración de las potencialidades educativas, la enseñanza-aprendizaje basada en proyectos y la evaluación interactivo-formativa contextualizada; dando lugar a la apropiación interactiva del contenido de la asignatura Zootecnia General como nueva cualidad que distingue y caracteriza a este proceso, desde las ciencias pedagógicas. Se elabora un procedimiento metodológico como concertación practica para el empleo del entorno virtual para la asignatura Zootecnia General.
Vicarious Liability Theory on Vicarious Liability on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of Cryptocurrency
Authors: Ayu Pramachanti Rumiartha  , Timotius Nico Yogatama
Published: May 2024

This study aims to discuss and analyze how substitute accountability in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of Cryptocurrency, analyzed with Vicarious Liability theory. The use of Artificial Intelligence is also often used in the business of digital money transactions, for example such as cryptocurrency. Technological developments have given birth to various kinds of alternative tools or instruments as a substitute for money, which could be possible for violations of the law in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cryptocurrency transactions. The research method used in this study is a type of normative legal research method. In normative legal research, a study that leads to the process of finding legal rules, legal principles, and legal doctrines that function to answer legal issues faced. The choice of the type of normative legal research in this study is related to the analysis of Vicarious Liability Theory in the context of substitute liability in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The results of the study show the importance of understanding the theory of Vicarious Liability as a theory that determines substitute liability in Artificial Intelligence (AI), this is because the use of Artificial Intelligence is also often used in the business of digital money transactions, for example such as cryptocurrency, so it does not rule out the possibility that the AI does not carry out actions in accordance with AI commands which will certainly harm all parties, including business consumers of digital financial transactions in the event of a digital transaction error, then the person responsible is not the AI subject but the subject who from the beginning provides the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cryptocurrency transactions.
Legal Aspects of e-commerce in the Law on Electronic Information and Transactions
Authors: Muhammad Arrullah Safriawan
Published: May 2024

This study aims to discuss the Legal Aspects of e-commerce in Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions. In today's modern times, there are many sophisticated technologies where many people today can make electronic transactions. The research method used in this study is a type of normative legal research based on books and applicable laws and regulations. The results of this study show the need for legal aspects related to e-commerce because basically there are still many shortcomings in carrying out a protection of people who make electronic transactions. Examples of cases related to problems in e-commerce practices are in the case of differences between goods sent and goods ordered, usually the way of settlement is through the return of goods sent. In this case, using inter-package services. However, there are usually obstacles in the return process. The obstacle that usually occurs is the late delivery of goods that should already be in the manufacturer. These obstacles are usually caused by several factors, one of which is the goods lost during delivery.
Immigration Arrangements Indonesian Citizen Travel Document perspective
Authors: Made Maharta Yasa  , I Gde Putra Ariana  , Anastasya Puspa Dewi  , Yustikarini Tri Utami Dewi
Published: May 2024

This research aims to research, analyze and examine Immigration Regulations from the perspective of Indonesian Citizen Travel Documents. Based on Law no. 6 of 2011 concerning Immigration, foreigners when traveling in Indonesia are required to have travel documents, travel documents are official letters issued by authorized officials from a country. The research method used in this research is the normative legal research method. The results of the discussion show that regulations regarding travel documents for Indonesian citizens are regulated in Law Number 6 of 2011 concerning Immigration as an umbrella rule for immigration legislation. In Article 1 number 13, number 15 and number 16 of the Immigration Law, the meaning of travel documents, the meaning of travel documents of the Republic of Indonesia and Passports of the Republic of Indonesia are given. In full it states: Article 1 number 13, namely: Travel Documents are official documents issued by authorized officials from a country, the United Nations, or other international organizations for travel between countries which contain the identity of the holder. Article 1 number 15: Travel Documents of the Republic of Indonesia are Passports of the Republic of Indonesia and Travel Documents are Like Passports of the Republic of Indonesia. Article 1 number 16: Passport of the Republic of Indonesia, hereinafter referred to as Passport, is a document issued by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to Indonesian citizens to travel between countries which is valid for a certain period of time. The same regulation is also contained in Government Regulation Number 40 of 2023 concerning the Fourth Amendment to Government Regulation Number 31 of 2023 concerning Implementing Regulations of Law Number 6 of 2011 concerning Immigration.
La Responsabilidad Social Empresarial Enmarcada en la Ética y su Relación con la Productividad Dentro de las Organizaciones
Authors: Delgado U Johana E. , López E María I.
Published: May 2024

El paso de las últimas décadas ha mostrado un auge progresivo en la difusión, la implementación y la evaluación del desarrollo sostenible, junto con la adopción de prácticas de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial (RSE) en el marco de la ética empresarial. En este sentido, este artículo pretende presentar cómo ha evolucionado el concepto de RSE, donde el significado que hoy en día ha tomado es producto de su gran aplicabilidad en el seno de las organizaciones, debido a los múltiples beneficios y ventajas que trae consigo su aplicación, no solo para la sociedad sino también para la propia empresa, sus trabajadores y sus grupos de interés, entre las que destacan el mejoramiento de la imagen y reputación corporativa, prevención de riesgos, la fidelización de consumidores y clientes, el logro de la sostenibilidad (social, ambiental y económica) y el incremento de la productividad. Es por ello que toda marca, debe contar con el respaldo vital de un enfoque ético que le permita hacer las cosas correctamente, entregando productos y servicios de calidad, así como brindando un trato adecuad a los clientes, existentes y potenciales, para retenerlos en el mediano y largo plazo.
Optimal tracking of the water level for a coupled tank system using Linear Quadratic Regulator
Authors: TEPPA-GARRAN Pedro
Published: May 2024

Se propone un controlador óptimo que resultará en un error de seguimiento asintótico en estado estacionario nulo. Las entradas de referencia pueden incluir escalones, rampas y otras señales persistentes. Para una señal tipo escalón, es bien conocido que se puede lograr un error de seguimiento de estado estacionario cero con un sistema de lazo abierto de tipo uno. Esta idea se formaliza en este trabajo, aumentando el modelo del sistema de tanques acoplados con un modelo interno de la entrada de referencia. Luego, a través del método LQR, los requerimientos de diseño sobre la respuesta temporal son incorporados mediante la minimización de una función cuadrática dependiente de las variables de estado y de la señal de control. Se proporcionan resultados experimentales en el sistema de tanques acoplados para ilustrar la efectividad del método.
Diseño de Plan de Mejoras del Sistema de Gestión de Inocuidad Alimentaria basado en la Norma ISO 22000, en una Empresa Manufacturera de Empaques
Authors: Borges Isabella , González Yanini , Soledad-Rodríguez Beatriz Elena
Published: May 2024

El presente trabajo se desarrolló en una empresa productora de empaques flexibles ubicada en San Juan de los Morros, estado Guárico. En los últimos meses, se evidenció un incremento de producto rechazado ya que los empaques flexibles no cumplen con las características adecuadas ni los estándares de calidad e inocuidad alimentaria requeridos, por lo que no se puede garantizar la seguridad de los consumidores y, en consecuencia, el producto no puede ser distribuido. Por lo antes expuesto, se realizó el presente trabajo de investigación, el cual tuvo como objetivo principal diseñar un plan de mejoras para el sistema de gestión de inocuidad alimentaria basado en la norma ISO 22000. Para el desarrollo del mismo, primeramente, se analizaron los procesos relacionados con la inocuidad alimentaria (procesos productivos, de planificación y logística de almacenes, aseguramiento de la calidad, seguridad y salud laboral y sistemas integrados de gestión). Posteriormente, se realizaron entrevistas no estructuradas y a través de la técnica de observación directa se detectaron los principales factores que estaban incidiendo en el sistema de gestión de inocuidad alimentaria. Una vez encontrados los factores contaminantes, se estudiaron y analizaron los mismos, detectando que estos se debían principalmente a fallas en la limpieza y en el mantenimiento tanto de las áreas como de la infraestructura, los equipos y las maquinarias, desactualización del programa HACCP, informes de manejo de plagas deficientes y dispositivos para el control de la plagas incorrecto. Se observó que existía relación entre los factores encontrados, por lo que se decidió agruparlos en 6 conjuntos. Finalmente, se propusieron mejoras para cada uno de los conjuntos con la finalidad de mejorar los procesos, reducir la cantidad de producto contaminado y garantizar seguridad alimentaria a los consumidores.
La Certificación ISO 9001:2015 en Venezuela: Obstáculos, Retos e Impactos al Adoptar e Implementar SGC Basados en esta Norma
Authors: Serra Mazzei David Efren
Published: May 2024

La Organización Internacional de Normalización (ISO), a través de su norma ISO 9001:2015, establece los requisitos para la adopción de Sistemas de Gestión de Calidad, una decisión estratégica para las organizaciones que les permitirá mejorar su desempeño global y les facilitará una base sólida para mantener su desarrollo sostenible, lo cual les ayudará a actuar y reaccionar ente un mercado cada día más volátil, incierto, complejo y ambiguo (VICA).f En este sentido, las organizaciones podrán demostrar su capacidad de producir y/o suministrar productos y servicios que satisfagan tanto los recursos de sus clientes como reglamentarios, permitiendo así la facilidad de aumentar la satisfacción de sus clientes, abordar los riesgos y oportunidades que se presenten en cuanto al contexto en el que se desempeñen y los objetivos que se hayan planteado. La siguiente investigación se realizó mediante un diseño no experimental, de campo y de nivel descriptivo y se utilizó encuesta a una muestra no probabilística aplicada a organizaciones empresariales de diferentes sectores económicos que poseen una certificación ISO 9001:2015 en Venezuela. Con ella se pretenden identificar los obstáculos, impactos y retos que presentaron en la implementación y certificación de sus SGC basado en la ISO 9001:2015, de modo es de utilidad para futuras organizaciones en cómo llevar a cabo una implementación eficaz.Palabras clave: Gestión de Calidad, Impactos, Obstáculos, Retos.
MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF FUZZY DEFINITION OF SUBJECTS OF SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES USING SYNTACTICALLY RELATED WORDS
Authors: Murodov Parviz Saizhafarovich , Prutzkow Alexander Viktorovich
Published: May 2024

Mathematical methods are widely used to formalize the solution of problems of automatic text processing, including text classification. To classify texts, a “naive” Bayes classifier, methods of -nearest neighbors, decision trees, support vector machines, distribution of letter combinations (character -grams), logistic regression, and approaches based on artificial neural networks are used. These methods are used by modern computational linguistics.

Classical computational linguistics considers text as a carrier of meaning. The purpose of the study is to formalize the definition of the topics of scientific articles using syntactically related words by a mathematical model, and therefore classical computer linguistics. We propose an abstract mathematical model of fuzzy classification based on common objects. The model assumes that some objects belong to only one class and are class identifiers. The result of a fuzzy classification can be one or more classes. For each class a degree of membership is determined. We propose a specification of the model with in which the common objects are syntactically related pairs of words. We conclude syntactically related words are more promising in research than verbal bigrams determined by sentence order. We propose the model in our international study. The study involve the creation of a corpus of scientific articles and their distribution by topic. The corpus will be used to classify scientific articles by topic.
RESEARCH OF THE STATIONARY PHENOMENON OF HEAT TRANSFER IN A SPHERICAL CONDENSED MEDIA
Authors: Juraev Khayrullo Sharofovich , Juraeva Gulshan Khairulloevna
Published: May 2024

A method for investigating approximate analytical solutions of boundary value problems of singularly perturbed equations of stationary heat transfer processes in a spherical condensed medium, close to solving the boundary value problem for an undisturbed equation, is presented. The main task in which the structure of the article is defined is the development of mathematical and computer models of the stationary phenomenon of heat transfer in flat condensed media and a model of diffusion-reactive energy transfer depending on the thermal conductivity of materials.
ỨNG DỤNG PHÂN TÍCH THÀNH PHẦN CHÍNH VÀ PHÂN TÍCH CỤM ĐỂ ĐÁNH GIÁ SỰ BIẾN ĐỔI THÀNH PHẦN HÓA HỌC CỦA TINH DẦU TRÀM TRÀ THEO MÙA
Authors: Vi Võ Thúy , Huyền Trương Thị
Published: May 2024

Tràm trà có tên khoa học là Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel, thuộc họ Đào Kim Nương (Myrtaceae), có nguồn gốc từ châu Úc, có tác dụng kháng khuẩn, kháng nấm và kháng virus cao. Mục đích của nghiên cứu này là đánh giá sự biến đổi hiệu suất và thành phần hóa học theo mùa của tinh dầu tràm suốt 12 tháng. Tinh dầu được chiết từ lá tràm bằng phương pháp chưng cất lôi cuốn hơi nước với sự hiện diện của chất hoạt động bề mặt (650 ppm). Hàm lượng tinh dầu trong 12 tháng khảo sát dao động từ 4,24 % tới 6,61%. Các thành phần hữu cơ của tinh dầu tràm được xác định bởi GC-FID và GC-MS và với việc áp dụng phân tích đa biến: phân tích thành phần chính (PCA) và phân tích cụm (cluster analysis). Các hợp chất chính được tìm thấy là a-pinene (2,0-2,5%), 1,8-cineole (3,2-5,5%), α-terpinene (8,3-12,1%), p-cymene (1,8-4,3%), limonene (1,0–1,4%), γ-terpinene (16,1–21,4%), terpinolene (2,1 -3,5%), terpinen-4-ol (40,6-49,6%) và a-terpineol (3,1-6,6%). Kết quả phân tích cho thấy hàm lượng tinh dầu cao vào các tháng mùa hè với lượng mưa cao trong khi thành phần các hợp chất chính trong tinh dầu gần như thay đổi không đáng kể theo mùa. Bên cạnh đó, hoạt tính kháng khuẩn của tinh dầu tràm tinh khiết và một số thành phần chính cũng được ghi nhận.
ĐÁNH GIÁ ĐẶC TÍNH KỸ THUẬT CỦA BÊ TÔNG TRO BAY CAO SỬ DỤNG PHỤ GIA VÔI VÀ SILICA FUME
Authors: Thắng Nguyễn Học , Chiến Trương Bách , Quang Lê Văn
Published: May 2024

Bê tông tro bay hàm lượng cao (HVFC) được nghiên cứu trong những năm gần đây để giải quyết các vấn đề về ô nhiễm tro thải nhiệt điện và các vấn đề môi trường do ngành công nghiệp sản xuất xi măng gây ra. Nghiên cứu này tiến hành tạo mẫu cấp phối bê tông với hàm lượng tro bay 70% thay thế chất kết dính thủy lực xi măng. Sự bổ sung phụ gia vôi và Silica Fume (SF) đã có những cải thiện đáng kể về đặc tính kỹ thuật của sản phẩm so với các mẫu HVFC đã công bố trước đó. Các đặc tính kỹ thuật như cường độ nén, cường độ uốn, cường độ chẻ bửa, độ hút nước được đánh giá theo các tiêu chuẩn Việt Nam (TCVN) đang được áp dụng đối với bê tông thương mại trên thị trường (nhóm bê tông nặng có ρv = 2200 - 2500 kg/m3). Kết quả nghiên cứu của mẫu bê tông tro bay hàm lượng cao cũng được so sánh với sản phẩm đối chứng theo độ tuổi bảo dưỡng 3 ngày, 7 ngày, và 28 ngày.
MÔ PHỎNG TÍNH TOÁN THIẾT KẾ THIẾT BỊ TRUYỀN NHIỆT DẠNG ỐNG XOẮN VÀ VỎ BỌC BẰNG PHẦN MỀM MATLAB
Authors: Thành Hồ Tấn , Thuận Nguyễn Hoàng
Published: May 2024

Bài báo tập trung đưa ra quy trình tính toán thiết kế thiết bị truyền nhiệt phổ biến (dạng ống xoắn và vỏ bọc) và mô phỏng quá trình tính toán thiết kế trên phần mềm MATLAB. Nhiệt độ dòng nóng (chất tải nhiệt nóng), nhiệt độ dòng lạnh (chất tải nhiệt lạnh), loại chất tải nhiệt, lưu lượng dòng và loại thiết bị truyền nhiệt là những yếu tố quan trọng ảnh hưởng rất lớn đến kết quả tính toán. Mô phỏng tính toán thiết kế thiết bị truyền nhiệt giúp tính toán hàng trăm phép tính khi có sự thay đổi của một thông số bất kỳ.
Forced KdV Equation for Tsunamis Generation: How to Choose the External Forces and Corresponding Solutions
Authors: Bogning Jean Roger
Published: May 2024

The artificial triggering of tsunamis is increasingly modeled by the forced Korteveg de Vries( KdV) equation. But beyond this modeling, the biggest problem is knowing how to choose the excitations or external forces so that the solutions obtained are exact. In this article, we show how to choose the external force in the forced KdV equation. We also show that all the exact solutions obtained depend closely on the external force. Beyond all these demonstrations, we offer some solutions as well as their profiles.
Biotope Distribution of The Common Fox in The Steppe Zone of Ukraine
Authors: Volokh Anatoly M. , Rozhenko Nikolai V.
Published: May 2024

In the steppe zone, foxes use fields, meadows and steppe areas characterised by good visibility during daytime rest. A total of 37.8% of individuals were recorded in these areas, with the highest numbers on the coasts of the Dnipro (48.9%), Azov (43.3%) and Black (29.9%) Seas. In forested areas, foxes rested most often in deciduous (12.5%) and pine plantations (2.8%), while in field areas - in forest belts (6.7%), uncultivated fields (16.2%), and in orchards and vineyards (7.6%). However, the largest number of individuals (32.6%) was found in thickets of southern reeds (Phragmites australis) and other aquatic plants. In the Black Sea region, more than 45% of foxes spent the day in reed beds. This resulted in a high population density (26.6±1.37 individuals/10 ha or 4.4±0.18 per reed bed). The probability of encountering predators in such areas, which usually do not exceed 1-2 ha (49.4%), is very high - out of 231 surveyed sites, animals were absent only in 2. The location of foxes' dwellings, which they create to breed their young, is peculiar: the main number of dens (about 23%) was located on the forest margins, somewhat less - in the treeless valleys of small rivers, as well as on the banks of estuaries. In the Black Sea region, many burrows (18.5%) were found in floodplains of large rivers (Danube, Dniester, Southern Bug and Dnieper), and in the Azov region - on sea spits and islands (14.3%), as well as in numerous forest belts (11.5%). After the dust storms of 1969, many of these sites were covered with high earthen berms made of wind-blown black soil. This improved conditions for dens of all predatory animals, but especially for foxes. Already in the early 20th century in Ukraine, they began to avoid open steppes and fields, although they made holes in haystacks that had been stored for many years and used to feed sheep.
Eating Disorders: Analysis and Therapy Based on Personality Organization
Authors: Levine-Keini Noga , Shalev Anat
Published: May 2024

Eating disorders are generally described as being associated with body image, involving an attempt to reduce bodily dimensions to the maximum extent. The disorders are characterized by fasts that last for a period of one or two days, minimal food intake, vomiting and bulimic consumption. The present article proposes that the customary categorization according to symptomatic evidence is inadequate and that a more accurate classification would be based on the sufferer's level of personality organization. Such a division would enable therapy to be optimally matched to each patient (Kernberg, 1967), greatly assisting therapists in choosing and planning treatment for the individual sufferer.
A study comparing the flip classroom approach to the conventional classroom approach among undergraduate dental students in Oral Surgery department at Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry
Authors: Kaleem Yamna , Ahmed Tooba , Rehman Amna , Ayub Tahera , Qureshi Navid Rashid
Published: May 2024

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the possibility of introducing a flipped classroom approach in our department and to compare undergraduate dental student's exposure to the flipped classroom approach to conventional classroom approach.
Methodology: An interventional study spanning from 2022 to 2023 with a sample size of 150 undergraduate dental students utilized a simple randomized sampling technique. Participants were categorized into two groups: Group A and Group B. Inclusion criteria mandated that all undergraduate dental students with internet access could watch videos and access teaching resources before class. However, students who missed classes during the flipped activity were excluded from the study. Pre-validated organized feedback was collected using 5-point Likert scale questionnaires from undergraduate dental students.
Results: The results of the paired t-test indicate that, for both groups, the flippedclassroom approach is statistically significant (P < 0.05) compared to the conventional classroom approach. According to student input, the flipped approach is more engaging and sparks interest in the subject matter, but faculty feedback indicates that it takes more staff, time, and resources.
Conclusion: When compared to the typical passive teaching-learning approach, the flipped classroom approach is an active intervention that improves both the teachinglearning outcome and students overall academic performance.
Blood borne diseases, Need Awareness
Authors: Kashif Mehwash , Umme Hani
Published: May 2024

Through your esteemed journal, we would like to draw attention to a very important issue i.e. Blood borne diseases, A fear of dentists". Hepatitis B Viruses and Hepatitis C Viruses (HBV and HCV) can cause possibly fatal liver infections. In Pakistan, it is believed that 5 million people are infected with HBV, while 10 million have HCV (1). Despite the availability of life-saving medicines, Pakistan has the highest rate of increase among the region's nations (2).Dental treatment is regarded as the most notorious source of cross-infection between healthcare employees and the general public (3). Many dentists and their staff have faced serious dangers from the hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses at some point in their careers. As a result, cross-infection is one of the most severe concerns for not only patients but also healthcare workers (4). There is a huge impact of these blood-borne diseases in the life of health care workers, especially dentists as they are much more exposed to blood in their routine work.
Cephalic tetanus; A Case Report
Authors: Hussain Shirjeel , Siddiqui Nadeem Ahmed , Jan Anwar Rasool
Published: May 2024

A 68-year-old male was admitted with weakness of right side of face along with difficulty in speech and swallowing. Clinical examination was invariable with findings of C.N. VII palsy, weak gag reflex but rest of the neurological examination was normal. Brain imaging was non-conclusive. During hospital stay, he developed tachycardia followed by desaturation and marked facial spasm leading to clinical diagnosis of tetanus. Urgent tracheostomy along with TIG were given and over few days patient’s spasm declines without notable autonomic instability. Patient was discharged after one week with advice of follow-up in OPD.
How healthcare team build Resilience to Stress
Authors: Mayet Sara , Mayet Ayesha , Ahmed Yousuf
Published: May 2024

Introduction:
This study explores how the interaction theory of stress and coping, the expansion and construction theory of positive emotions, and the conservation of resources theory can help healthcare teams resist stress. Community resilience has been overlooked in health research on individual resilience. This study examines the resilience of teams to overcome knowledge gaps.
Methodology:
A snowballing method was used to select 10 members of the oral and maxillofacial surgery team for the study. Zoom was used to conduct 10 semi-structured interviews with three study participants. What causes team stress? How is stress tolerance defined? What strategies does the team use to build resilience? Interviews were coded using thematic analysis.
Results:
Research has found that patient care, long working hours, conflicting work commitments and a lack of control contribute to employee stress. Transactional theories of stress and coping suggest that a problem- and meaning-centered approach can help people cope with a variety of stressors. Teams also leverage social capital, constructive criticism, and positive emotions. It turns out that people have different definitions of resilience. Resilience is defined as a quality, characteristic, or strategy for coping with stress.
Conclusion:
The paper concludes with recommendations for implementation. Research shows that unpleasant emotions are expressed in difficult, low-stress work situations. It supports the non-suppression of unpleasant feelings, their resolution, and solutions. Management needs to step in and teach team members to express uncomfortable feelings in a constructive way.
Isolation and Characterization of Antibiotic-producing Bacteria from the Salt Range of Kallar Kahar, Pakistan
Authors: Iftikhar Noreen , Khalid Iqra
Published: May 2024

The emergence of antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria has heightened the need for new antibiotics. Streptomycetes are filamentous gram-positive bacteria that are ubiquitous and present in saline soil and produce antibiotics as secondary metabolites under stressful conditions. Naturally, Streptomyces produce over two-thirds of antibiotics that are used clinically. Saline soil was collected from Kallar Kahar, Pakistan. The soil sample was serially diluted and three dilutions were plated on Streptomyces selection media (starch-casein agar and glucose yeast malt agar) after growing the culture, pure colonies were selected based on their morphological features and subsequently examined using Gram-staining. The antimicrobial activity of two selected strains (P1 and P2) was evaluated using the agar plug method and agar well diffusion method against both gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli) pathogenic bacteria. In the agar plug method, the clear zone of inhibitions was not clearly visible against the test bacteria. The zone of inhibitions were only observed in agar well diffusion assay in which the P1 strain exhibited a diameter of 0.6mm against E. coli and 0.75mm against B. subtilis and the P2 strain showed antibacterial activity only against E. coli with a diameter of 0.75mm. The results were not significant, these slight zones of inhibition warrant further improvements in methods for isolation and purification of antibiotic-producing bacteria. Such methods should aim to enhance the efficiency of antibiotics.
Dengue Dilemma, Understanding and Confronting Dengue in Pakistan
Authors: Haqqi Aleena , Shafique Aqsa , Rehman Abdur , Muzammal Hira
Published: May 2024

Dengue Virus, a mosquito-borne illness has emerged as a public health threat. In the post post-monsoon season from mid-September to the start of December, the atmospheric conditions are ideal for the dengue virus spread, leading to an upsurge in dengue infections. According to an estimate, roughly 5469 cases in Punjab alone have been reported and a total of 5088 cases from all above Pakistan to date have been reported. The dengue virus epidemic in Pakistan has been a constant healthcare concern for the past years. So, there is a need to effectively manage the spread of dengue virus.
Study of Copper Bioremediation by Planktonic Cells and Biofilms of Bacteria Isolated from Indigenous Environment
Authors: Asmat Sanam , Wadood Hafiz Zeshan
Published: May 2024

This research aimed to isolate copper-resistant bacteria from industrial effluents for potential bioremediation in both planktonic and biofilm growth modes. Out of ten isolates from industrial effluents, four bacterial strains (S1A, S2C, SSA, and S1C) wereselected based on their minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and biofilm-forming capabilities. These bacteria demonstrated strong biofilm formation abilities in both the absence and presence of copper (Cu) stress, with MIC values of 850 μg/ml for S1A, SSA, and S1C, and 750 μg/ml for S2C. Physiological characterization revealed that these isolates exhibited optimal growth at pH 7 and 37°C. Biochemical characterization indicated the similarity of these copper-resistant bacteria with the genera Staphylococcus (S1C), Bacillus (SSA), Corynebacterium (S1A), and Enterobacter (S2C). The copper removal efficiency of these isolates was assessed in both planktonic and biofilm growth modes using atomic absorption spectroscopy. In planktonic growth, all isolates showed copper removal efficiencies of 81.4% (S1A), 81% (SSA), 83.5% (S2C), and 82.3% (S1C) after 24 hours, and 84% (S1A), 83.4% (SSA), 85.3% (S2C), and 84.2% (S1C) after 48 hours. Notably, in planktonic growth, S2C (Staphylococcus) exhibited the highest removalefficiency, with 83.5% and 85.3% after 24 and 48 hours, respectively. In the biofilm growth mode, copper removal efficiencies were 84.2% (S1A), 82.7% (SSA), 81.9% (S2C), and 84% (S1C) after 24 hours, and 86.7% (S1A), 86.1% (SSA), 85.6% (S2C), and 86.2% (S1C) after 48 hours. Notably, S1A (Corynebacterium) displayed the highest copper removal efficiency, with 84.2% and 86.7% after 24-and 48-hour incubation in biofilm growth modes.KEYWORDSAtomic absorption spectrophotometer, Biofilms, Bioremediation, Minimum inhibitory concentration.
Exploring HLA-DQA & HLA-DQB Polymorphisms in Local Population of Pakistan
Authors: Quddus Faiza , Batool Sayyeda Saba
Published: May 2024

Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) are pivotal in immune regulation, crucial in organ transplants. Allelic frequencies at HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQB1 were compared across age, gender, patient/donor status, blood group, cities, and ethnicity in 100 participants. DNA extracted from blood samples underwent quantification, hybridization, and sequence-specific oligonucleotide (SSO) typing. Match IT DNA software analyzed SSO typing, and statistical tools including Student's T-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) assessed data, utilizing GraphPad Prism 6 and Microsoft Excel. Findings revealed varying allele frequencies across parameters. Locally, DQA106 and DQB104 were less common, contrasting with DQA101 and DQB103 prevalence. Among ethnic groups, Punjabis showed higher DQA101 frequency, while DQB1 alleles were less common. Regarding blood groups, DQA101/02/05/06 and DQB102/04/05 were prominent in O+ individuals, with DQA103 and DQB103 in B+ individuals. Males displayed higher DQA106 and DQB103 prevalence than females. Across age groups, DQA1 dominance was observed in age group II compared to DQB1 alleles. DQB101 and DQA1*03 were more frequent in donors than patients. Due to balancing selection, DQA1 had the highest allelic frequency, while DQB1 had the lowest. This study offers valuable insights into HLA II loci allele frequencies, aiding in understanding the Pakistani population's immunogenetic landscape.
Role of newly designed anthropometric parameters in assessment of gonadotropic hormones and lipid fractions in females
Authors: Quddus Faiza , Sultan Ahmed , Shoaib Muhammad
Published: May 2024

This study investigated the predictive capabilities of newly designed anthropometric indices (Body Shape Index [ABSI], Body Roundness Index [BRI], and Visceral Adiposity Index [VAI]) for identifying abnormal levels of gonadotropic hormones (Follicle Stimulating Hormone [FSH] and Luteinizing Hormone [LH]) and abnormal lipid profiles in 289 females residing in the Lahore area. FSH and LH levels were measured using commercially available kits employing the chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA). The lipid profile (i.e., Total cholesterol [TC], Triglyceride [TG], and High-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL-C]) was assessed using the colorimetric method, while Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) was calculated mathematically. Standardized formulas were used to calculate the anthropometric indices (ABSI, BRI, and VAI) based on weight (kg), height (m), and waist circumference (cm). The results revealed that low HDL-C levels constituted the most common lipid abnormality within the studied population. The trends of ABSI, BRI, and VAI did not exhibit significant differences between FSH and LH-based groups. Additionally, non-significant results and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis confirmed weak predictive capabilities for identifying abnormal FSH and LH levels. This study concludes that ABSI, BRI, and VAI are not strong predictors of abnormal gonadotropic hormone levels.
Prevalence of UTI causing pathogens among different subgroups of the local population
Authors: Jawad Rabbia , Hira Chand e
Published: May 2024

The Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is one of the most frequent and contagious infection, caused by range of pathogens, affecting an estimated 150 million people around the globe every year. The current study has investigated the prevalence of UTI among the local population of Pakistan. The urine samples of 200 patients were collected based on different UTI related symptoms and the infection was detected through quantitative urine culture and microscopic enumeration of urine leukocytes. Then UTI causing pathogens were isolated from positive samples and their sensitivity against antibiotics was checked through antimicrobial susceptibility method. The E.coli was the most predominant uropathogen found among all the positive samples followed by Klebsiella, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, Proteus species, and Enterococcus. The comparative analysis of UTI between both males and females showed that UTI is highly prevalent among female patients as compared to males especially in adult age ranges from 21-30 years due to hormonal changes and pregnancy. All the isolated pathogens were differentially sensitive against conventional antibiotics but they showed highest sensitivity against imipenem while highest resistivity against ampicillin. This study has also shown that the excessive use of antibiotics leads to the drug resistance and increases the chance of any bacterial infection.
Comparative Analysis Of Antibacterial And Antifungal Activity Of AgNPs With Conjugated Curcumin AgNPs
Authors: Ameen Esha , Tanveer Rida , Mukhtar Ayesha , Fatima Mehreen , Bilal Muhammad
Published: May 2024

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are potent antimicrobial agents, extensively used against a wide variety of microorganisms. Several techniques have been developed to chemically synthesize silver nanoparticles but limited their application due to their cytotoxicity and safety concerns for humans and the environment. The current study summarized the preparation of silver nanoparticles from a reaction of silver nitrate with grapefruit extract and to compare the antimicrobial activities of AgNPs and Cur-AgNPs. A natural phenolic compound having mild antimicrobial potential, curcumin was conjugated with initially synthesized silver nanoparticles (Cur-AgNPs) and characterization was performed before and after conjugation by using UV-visible spectrophotometer and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The antimicrobial activity of both AgNPs and Cur-AgNPs was assessed against microbial species including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The obtained results led to the conclusion that Cur-AgNPs have more antibacterial and antifungal activity than silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The antibacterial potential of AgNPs and Cur-AgNPs was evaluated by measuring the diameter of the zone of inhibition in cm. The maximum zone of inhibition measured while using conjugated Cur-AgNPs at a concentration of 0.4mg/uL was 2cm, 1.9cm and 2.2cm against fungus, E.coli and P.aeruginosa respectively. The conjugation of curcumin to silver nanoparticles devised a new biocidal agent and lifted the industrial biomedical application of silver nanoparticles with less toxicity towards the ecosystem.
Development of a geo-informatics database system to support urban conservation and rehabilitation: A case study of Mueang Ratchaburi district, Thailand
Authors: O-in Supharerk
Published: May 2024

This research aims to investigate and process information of important buildings with historical and cultural values in the old town of Mueang Ratchaburi district in Ratchaburi province, Thailand and to develop a database system to support urban conservation and rehabilitation. This research was qualitative using a field survey and in-depth interviews with 15 government and private agencies who were involved in the conservation of important buildings in the area. Data was then collected and analyzed to develop a geo-informatics database system to support the urban conservation and rehabilitation of these important buildings. The results showed that there were a total of 43 historic sites and important buildings in the district, of which 19 were already registered with the Fine Arts Department. Many of these important buildings, 16 sites in total, were located in the Na Mueang subdistrict.  A database was then developed in the geographic information system by creating a database on Google Sheets so that users could easily add, delete or edit information. A connection was then made to the AppSheet platform to enable viewing on both smartphones and web browsers. It was found that users could update, manage, and view data on the map. Users could also search information, calculate the route and duration, and connect to the links to see the registration documents that appear in the Royal Thai Government Gazette for buildings registered with the Fine Arts Department.
Guidelines for developing needed skills and competencies of the elderly in Thailand
Authors: Pathumcharoenwattana Wirathep , Pathumcharoenwattana Worarat , Charungkaittikul Suwithida , Chudasring Ravee
Published: May 2024

This article is part of a study on skills and competencies needed for the elderly, aiming to propose guidelines for developing the needed skills and competencies for the elderly in Thailand. Qualitative data was collected using two procedures. Firstly, a literature review was conducted, analyzed, and synthesized using a document analysis form. Secondly, the needed skills and competencies of the elderly and the guidelines for developing the skills and competencies was investigated and confirmed using focus group discussion questions. The research findings are as follows: 1) the government should form a committee to formulate laws, rules, and regulations that promote the participation of various sectors to develop the skills and competencies; 2) the government should set up the representative mechanism to develop life and work skills and competencies; 3) the government should create an elderly database system and develop a central database system; 4) the government should set the criteria and methods for motivating the elderly to develop needed skills and competencies throughout their lives; 5) an integrated working group should formulate practical guidelines for concrete development of essential skills and competencies; 6) the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society should urgently issue policies regarding digital justice for people of all ages, especially the elderly population; and 7) the Ministry of Education should formulate policies, mechanisms and measures to enhance and develop the skills and competencies that are essential, as well as prepare people of all ages to fully enter the aging society of Thailand.