bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
1956. L’expulsion de la communauté juive d’Égypte
Authors: De Aranjo Alexandre
Published: October 2023

La nationalisation du canal de Suez en 1956, par le président égyptien Gamal Abdel Nasser, marqua le début du déclin pour la communauté juive d’Égypte, composée de Français, de Britanniques, d’Égyptiens ou encore d’apatrides. Alors forte d’environ 60 000 membres, la communauté juive fut soumise à divers moyens de pression de la part du gouvernement égyptien, à partir de juillet 1956, en vue d’expulser les juifs du pays. Cet article étudie les réactions des gouvernements français et britannique vis-à-vis de leurs ressortissants en Égypte suite à la nationalisation du canal et à l’intervention militaire sur le canal de Suez, ainsi que les conditions d’accueil des réfugiés d’Égypte en France et en Grande-Bretagne.
Les odeurs, les bruits
Authors: Friedheim Emmanuel
Published: October 2023

L’objectif de cette étude est de retracer le regard des textes juifs anciens vis-à-vis des odeurs et des bruits. On montrera ainsi qu’il existait une vision judéenne des désagréments écologiques aux temps de la Mishna et du Talmud, comparativement aux visions écologiques en vogue dans l’Empire romain. Les lois instaurées pour préserver l’environnement ne furent pas seulement restrictives, elles furent également constructives.
Professeurs juifs dans les universités bucarestoises
Authors: Waldman Felicia
Published: October 2023

Durant plus d’un demi siècle, des Juifs sont parvenus à enseigner à l’université de Bucarest malgré l’antisémitisme ambiant. L’article propose la biographie de sept universitaires juifs méritants et reconnus chacun dans leur domaine : un mathématicien David Emmanuel, deux philologues Ion-Aurel Candrea et Tudor Vianu, deux physiciens Alexandru Sanielevici et Radu Grigorovici, un médecin Oscar Sager et un polytechnicien Ernest Abason.Ils ont souvent en commun un parcours sinueux : des études en Roumanie et en France, où certains finissent par s’établir. Victimes des discriminations à l’époque du gouvernement légionnaire, ils le furent aussi sous le régime communiste.
Les combats d’Alexandre Safran avant son expulsion de Roumanie
Authors: Iancu Carol
Published: October 2023

Le grand rabbin Alexandre Safran reste une grande figure du judaïsme en général et du judaïsme roumain plus particulièrement. L’article propose une biographie durant les années passées dans son pays natal alors que le très jeune grand rabbin de Roumanie doit se dépenser sans compter pour sauver et soutenir sa communauté en grande détresse.Après avoir rappelé ses années d’enfance et d’études en Autriche, l’auteur donne un aperçu de ses engagements en présentant ses nombreux articles de presse. Puis il s’étend longuement sur les multiples démarches du grand rabbin pour limiter, autant qu’il le peut, les ravages de la Shoah. La guerre terminée, les tourments ne disparaissent pas : le régime communiste manifeste une grande hostilité envers les Juifs, surtout envers ceux qui sont sionistes. En décembre 1947, Alexandre Safran, avec sa famille, est chassé de son pays et il devient grand rabbin de Genève.
Les Juifs d’Alsace-Lorraine et la Première Guerre mondiale
Authors: Strauss Léon
Published: October 2023

Environ 4 000 Juifs furent mobilisés, plus de 300 périrent sous l’uniforme allemand. De nombreux notables, suspects de francophilie, furent internés ou mis en résidence forcée au-delà du Rhin. Les consistoires départementaux furent obligés de servir la propagande militariste, notamment pour les emprunts de guerre. Deux grands rabbins se distinguèrent par leur zèle pour la cause allemande, mais environ 600 Juifs rejoignirent les armées françaises. Le retour à la France fut accueilli avec enthousiasme par la grande majorité des Israélites indigènes, tandis que la plupart des originaires de la vieille Allemagne s’enfuyaient ou étaient expulsés.
Leadership Qualities of Successful Millennial Leaders in Developmental Agenda in Africa
Authors: Gwala Ranson Sifiso
Published: October 2023

Leadership is the glue that bridges good ideas to action. Leadership is the ability to influence people to follow, and then bring about fundamental changes in society. Scholars have widely postulated different kinds of leadership styles. With the changing technological environment and millennials, these studies are further extrapolated to what skills should millennial leaders possess in this digital age. The study adopted exploratory direction using a desktop review of literature. The study revealed five themes that millennial leaders must exhibit. The study identified visionary, crisis, innovation, and adaptability leadership; inclusive, empathetic, integrity and accountability leadership; resilience, perseverance, cultural appreciation, and contextual understanding; it also viewed youth, women empowerment, environmental stewardship, and long-term thinking as another group of though leadership that millennial leaders ought to advance. Lastly, the ability of millennial leaders to communicate, educate and share knowledge is critical in ringing and growing new leaders through education.
Metaverse Libraries
Authors: Daradkeh Mohammad
Published: October 2023

As the field of intelligent libraries continues to evolve, Metaverse technology presents a promising opportunity for driving innovation and improving library services. This chapter delves into the potential of Metaverse to transform libraries into fully-intelligent spaces. The authors will explore the underlying technologies and theoretical foundations of Metaverse, and examine how it can be applied to enhance library collection management, reading spaces, cultural promotion, reading experiences, and user services. By harnessing the power of Metaverse, intelligent libraries have the opportunity to create immersive experiences and achieve significant progress in their digital transformations.
High Compactness Heat Exchanger Manufactured Using Stereolithography Technology and Photosensitive Resin
Authors: Romero Pablo E. , Comino Francisco , Molero Esther , Ruiz de Adana Manuel
Published: October 2023

Heat exchangers have traditionally been produced on mass using metal alloys and complex manufacturing processes. This work proposes an alternative production via for the additive manufacturing of a cost-effective air-to-air heat exchanger, based on the use of the stereolithography technology. The element has been produced on a FormLabs Form3 printer using standard photosensitive resin. The dimensions of the heat exchanger were 100 × 100 × 100 mm3 and the wall thickness was 0.5 mm. The manufacturing cost of the element was 53.11 €. The heat exchanger was experimentally tested in an air handling laboratory under different climatic conditions. The thermal power of the equipment was 200 W, which is equivalent to a power-volume ratio equal to 200 kW/m3. The experimental energy efficiency was equal to 0.54 (for a number of heat transfer units equal to 1.4) and an overall energy transfer coefficient (U) equal to 1823 W/m2K. In addition, the results showed that the thermal conductivity of the material was less influential the smaller the thickness of the heat exchanger channels. The obtained results show that stereolithography is an economical alternative to obtain customized and high compactness heat exchangers, on demand and just in time.
Issues and challenges in IFRS adoption: Perceptions of the Professional Accountants in Sri Lanka
Authors: Vidanage K. R. , Rajakaruna I. R. H. M. T. P. , Kumari J. S.
Published: October 2023

This study mainly focused on identifying the IFRS adoption issues and challenges in the perception of Sri Lankan professional accountants. Professional Accountants face many obstacles when adopting the IFRS and identifying those issues and challenges and finding significant factors for them is mainly focused on his study. This study directly identifies what are the issues and challenges faced by Sri Lankan Professional Accountants and how the Accountants’ perception of issues and challenges are varied with the geometric characteristics. The quantitative research approach was used in the study and the questionnaire survey method was used to collect data from the Professional Accountants. The study used the convenience sampling technique to identify the sample for the study while ensuring representativeness. The sample size was 200 accountants. The Likert scale questionnaire was based on the literature and expert opinion on Sri Lankan IFRS adoption issues and challenges. To identify the major issues & challenges faced when adopting the IFRSs in the perceptions of professional accountants and identify the difference in perceptions on IFRS adoption issues and challenges of Accountants based on demographic characteristics Descriptive statistics and independent t – tests have been used. The study's findings particularly demonstrated that the accountants recognized every problem except one as having an impact on their work. A number of demographic factors were also examined, including gender, experience level, highest academic degree earned, professional certifications, and the sector. The study addresses the research gap in understanding the problems with IFRS adoption in Sri Lanka while offering useful insights for policymakers.
A rare case of pulmonary langerhans’ cell histiocytosis in an elderly non smoker
Authors: Dissanayake Melina Dimitra , Udugama Malika , Gunasena Bandu
Published: October 2023

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Citizen science reveals the establishment of Chamaesphecia empiformis (Esper) (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae), a long-lost biological control agent for Euphorbia cyparissias (Euphorbiaceae), in Ontario, Canada
Authors: McClay Alec , Bourchier Robert S. , Landry Jean-François , Morris Catherine E. , Toševski Ivo
Published: October 2023

The European root-boring moth, Chamaesphecia empiformis (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae), was released in Ontario, Canada, in 1971 and 1989 as a biological control agent for the perennial invasive weed cypress spurge, Euphorbia cyparissias Linnaeus (Euphorbiaceae). Until recently, the moth was believed to have failed to establish. Beginning in 2015, images posted on citizen science platforms, including BugGuide, iNaturalist, and Facebook groups, indicated that C. empiformis was in fact established. We have confirmed its presence in eastern Ontario by morphological and molecular identification of field-collected adults and eggs. This may be the longest-known lapse between the release of a weed biological control agent and confirmation of its establishment. Citizen science may provide valuable records documenting the establishment and dispersal of biological control agents.
Concomitant high-risk pulmonary embolism and subdural hematoma: endo-vascular system thrombolysis as a possible solution to a difficult challenge
Authors: Alvich Vincenza Clelia , Valentini Marco , Monti Debora , Perlini Stefano , Salinaro Francesco
Published: October 2023

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a challenging and potentially fatal cardiovascular disorder. In high-risk patients, percutaneous catheter embolectomy may be considered when thrombolysis is contraindicated or has failed. We hereby discuss the case of a 60-year-old man who was found unconscious on the ground with signs of head trauma and respiratory failure. He was found to have a massive pulmonary embolism and multiple basilar skull fractures associated with slight subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhages. His acute treatment required a multidisciplinary discussion and approach. EkoSonic™ Endovascular System (EKOS) thrombolysis was successfully performed. The patient required intensive care unit (ICU) monitoring and treatment for 31 days. Upon discharge, henoxaparin 4000 UI twice per day was prescribed as anticoagulant, without any evidence of pulmonary hypertension or severe neurological sequelae.
Net evolution of subglacial sediment transport in the Quebec-Labrador Sector of the Laurentide Ice Sheet, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador
Authors: Rice J M , Ross M , Campbell H
E , Paulen R C , McClenaghan M B
Published: October 2023

The interior of the Laurentide Ice Sheet (LIS) had a dynamic polythermal base. However, the subglacial thermal organization of the LIS and its evolution throughout glaciation are poorly constrained. Specifically, the net effect of ice divide migration on
subglacial processes and the resulting landforms and sediments remains poorly understood. The results of a regional-scale till sampling program within the interior of the Quebec-Labrador sector of the LIS were used to explore dispersal patterns across a region known to have experienced ice divide
migration. Indicator mineral and clast lithology analysis, coupled with multivariate analysis of the till matrix geochemistry, were used collectively, and evaluated within the context of the relative ice flow chronology and subglacial thermal evolution to augment our understanding of how ice divide
migration impacts subglacial erosion and sedimentary processes. Indicator minerals (e.g., goethite and orthopyroxene) and clasts (e.g., iron formation clasts from the Labrador Trough) form glacial dispersal patterns that are consistent with the earliest northeast-trending ice-flow phase identified
in the region. This early ice-flow phase produced and transported till across the entire study area (> 175 km). However, till matrix geochemistry shows a strong relationship with the local underlying bedrock, especially the major oxides. This relationship is relatively common in areas of
thin till cover and resistant bedrock lithologies. The results also indicate that following the northeast ice-flow phase, erosion and till production became more localized, without considerable transport in a single sustained direction. These results are consistent with a transition to more sporadic
warm-based conditions and ice divide migration, as ice sheet reconstructions indicate, and are supported by targeted 10Be data from erratics and bedrock surfaces. There are also spatial relationships between the dispersal of fresh or re-entrained debris and paleo-ice streams identified in the
landform record, as evidenced by the dispersal of indicator minerals. The reworking of previously dispersed material during subsequent ice-flow phases resulted in complex dispersal patterns across the study area. These results provide important insights for ice sheet modelling and future mineral
exploration programs in inner ice sheet regions of the LIS and demonstrate the importance of a thorough understanding of ice-flow history.
Evaluation of surgical site infections along with the study of antibiogram and drug-resistant isolates from exudate samples in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Uma B. M. , Rama N. K.
Published: October 2023

Background:

Infections of the skin and soft tissue caused by pyogenic bacteria, are a major cause of morbidity, prolonged hospital stay and post-surgical complications. Present study was designed to determine the rate of surgical site infection (SSI), burden of multi drug resistant (MDR) isolates in exudate samples and to study the antimicrobial resistance and susceptibility pattern among these isolates.

Methods:

One thousand five hundred and seven pus samples from pyogenic infections and SSI received over 1 year in a microbiology laboratory, which yielded aerobic growth, were identified by standard culture methods and biochemical reactions. Antibiotic susceptibility test and determination of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and methicillin-resistant staphylococci [methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative Staphylococci (MRCoNS)] rates was done according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. SSI rates of the hospital were determined.

Results:

Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas and methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci were the most common organisms isolated from pyogenic lesions. SSI rate was 5.9%. Susceptibility of Gram-negative bacteria to imipenem was 88%, amikacin 86%, gentamicin 83% and piperacillin/tazobactam 80%. Susceptibility was least for cephalosporins 54%, ciprofloxacin 39% and ampicillin 28%. ESBL rate was 33% and MRSA was 38%. In SSI, ESBL and MRSA rates were 35% and 43%, respectively. Among Gram positives, susceptibility to linezolid was 100% and clindamycin 71% susceptible. It was least to ciprofloxacin 19% and co-trimoxazole 24.6%.

Conclusions:

Developing antibiogram helps in framing local antibiotic policy and adhering to this contributes to controlling drug-resistant strains and also aids in reducing SSI rates.
Vertebral osteomyelitis
Authors: Bhargav K. M. , Dugginni Bhavitha , Madhuvanthini N. , Archana M. H. , Mohan Alladi , Chandra V. V. Ramesh , Murali Krishna N. Mohan , Vijayalakshmi Devi B , Kalawat Tekchand C.
Published: October 2023

Vertebral osteomyelitis is a rare infection that usually affects an intervertebral disc and adjacent two vertebrae, leading to the narrowing of the space between the two vertebrae. The infection can be acute or chronic, depending on the severity of the onset of the disease. We report the case of a 37-year-old male who presented with complaints of backache, evening rise of temperature and night sweats. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed altered signal intensity in D10 to L2, with prevertebral and paravertebral soft-tissue components. Histopathological examination of image-guided biopsy specimens from this lesion showed features of the chronic non-specific inflammatory process. Culture from the sample revealed growth of Pseudomonas sp. The patient was started on intravenous ceftazidime as per sensitivity pattern which was administered for 6 Wk. The patient improved symptomatically and repeat MRI showed significant resolution of the lesions.
Ramanujan-type series for , revisited
Authors: Ye Dongxi
Published: October 2023

In this note, we revisit Ramanujan-type series for
$\frac {1}{\pi }$
and show how they arise from genus zero subgroups of
$\mathrm {SL}_{2}(\mathbb {R})$
that are commensurable with
$\mathrm {SL}_{2}(\mathbb {Z})$
. As illustrations, we reproduce a striking formula of Ramanujan for
$\frac {1}{\pi }$
and a recent result of Cooper et al., as well as derive a new rational Ramanujan-type series for
$\frac {1}{\pi }$
. As a byproduct, we obtain a Clausen-type formula in some general sense and reproduce a Clausen-type quadratic transformation formula closely related to the aforementioned formula of Ramanujan.
Use of Maple Software to Reduce Senior High School Students’ Errors in Integral Calculus
Authors: Sallah Emmanuel Kwadzo
Published: October 2023

A quasi-experimental non-equivalent group design research was conducted to use Maple software to reduce students’ errors in integral calculus in a senior high school in the Oti region of Ghana. Convenience and simple random sampling techniques were employed to obtain a sample of 80 students, which comprised 40 students in the control group and 40 in the experimental group. Tests in integral calculus and questionnaire were used for data gathering. The analysis revealed that students committed many conceptual, procedural and technical errors when solving integral calculus tasks. The results also indicated that the students of the experimental group exposed to the use of Maple software in learning integral calculus significantly outperformed their counterparts in the control group exposed to traditional method. The researcher recommends the Maple assisted instruction in the teaching and learning of integral calculus and also the need to employed blended teaching approach using the Maple software to complement the traditional teaching strategy
Pattern of cutaneous neoplasms and associated factors at a tertiary teaching hospital pathology center in Ethiopia: An eight-year histopathological review
Authors: Temam Fuad , Yahya Samia Metena , Berhane Bereket , Daba Frehiwot , Teka Amanuel Yeneneh , Yesuf Indris Ahmed , Leulseged Tigist Workneh
Published: October 2023

Background: Cancer is the leading cause of death globally and is on the rise in Africa. Cutaneous neoplasms are becoming increasingly common worldwide. Understanding the pattern of this disease is essential for developing data-driven preventive, screening, and treatment services. However, there are limited studies in Ethiopia so far. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the pattern and associated factors of cutaneous neoplasm among patients with histopathologically confirmed biopsy results at a tertiary teaching hospital in Ethiopia from March 2014 to October 2022.Methods: A retrospective record review study was conducted among 1006 patients with histopathologically confirmed cutaneous neoplasms from the biopsies that were assessed at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College. Data was summarized using frequencies, percentages, median (interquartile range), and graphs. To identify significant factors associated with malignant cutaneous neoplasm, a multivariable binary logistic regression model was fitted, where Adjusted Odds ratio (AOR), 95% CIs for AOR, and p-values were used for interpretation of results.Result: From the 1006 cases, 265 (26.3%, 95%CI=23.5%-29.3%) were malignant, of which sarcoma (26.0%) and squamous cell carcinoma (25.7%) were the most frequent and found to be prevalent in younger (19-29 years) and older (≥60 years) patients, respectively. The trunk was the commonest site (54.2%) for all the malignancies, especially sarcoma (80.4%). Age was found to be a significant exposure that is associated with the development of malignant cutaneous neoplasm for those ≥30 years as compared with those ≤18 years, with the odds increasing with age (AOR=2.66, 95% CI=1.10,6.45 for 30-39 years, AOR=4.98, 95% CI= 2.01,12.36 for 40-49 years, AOR=5.33, 95% CI=2.15,13.22 for 50-59 years and AOR= 6.62, 95% CI=2.79,15.66 for ≥60).Conclusion: The prevalence of malignant cutaneous neoplasm is higher than previously reported in the country and the malignancy pattern and distribution are different from what is known so far. This could signal a shift in disease epidemiology, and the findings should be factored into clinical decision making and program design for disease prevention, screening, and treatment. It also calls for further prospective research to learn more about the conditions in the context of additional relevant personal and clinical characteristics
Night blindness and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: W/tsadik Daniel Sisay , Lerango Temesgen Leka , Bekele Bereket Bizuneh , Asefa Getachew , Abebe Mesfin , Hareru Habtamu Endashaw , Asfaw Yegeta Teshale , Tesfaye Solomon Hailemariam
Published: October 2023

Background: Night blindness is a significant public health problem among pregnant women in Ethiopia. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of night blindness and its associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia.Methods: Studies were searched using electronic databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, and gray literature using Google scholar as well as manual search of reference list of previous studies to retrieve related articles. We used a total of Seven primary studies in our review. Quality of all eligible studies was checked using JBI critical appraisal assessment tool. Data extraction and analysis were performed using Microsoft excel-10 and STATA 17 software respectively. Heterogeneity and publication bias were checked using the I2statistic and Egger’s test, respectively. Meta-analysis was carried out using random-effects model.Results: The overall pooled prevalence of night blindness among pregnant women in Ethiopia was 19.32% (95% CI:12.61-26.04).Subgroup analysis revealed that high prevalence of night blindness found in the Amhara region which was 21.41% (95%CI:12.83-30.13),but lower prevalence found in the southern region which was 10%(95% CI:4.23-15.77) and Meta-analysis using two primary studies revealed that those night blinding among age 35 and above have 3.02 (95% CI:1.73-5.24) times higher risk of getting blind compared to those pregnant women age less than 25 years old.Conclusion: The overall pooled prevalence of night blindness among pregnant women in Ethiopia was 19.32%.Pregnant women age greater than 35 years were significantly affected by night blindness So, strengthening the multivitamin supplementation including vitamin A to reproductive age women is crucial and improving women’s married during teenage is an important intervention to tackle maternal night blindness.
Teaching Philosophy based on We-Experience:
Authors: Romizi Donata , Frottier Aenna , Pichler Sonja , Schäfer Julia
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we present a new approach to teaching philosophy based on so-called “we-experiences” (in short: TWEEX). The novelty of this approach, which bears on the concept of “we-experience” from Social Ontology and Phenomenology, is that it connects contents directly to shared classroom experience. After discussing its theoretical background, we illustrate the TWEEX approach by presenting four teaching concepts that can be adapted to different teaching contexts. They deal with the following topics: mindfulness and philosophy (ancient philosophy), the nature of scientific theories (philosophy of science), freedom of speech (political philosophy), and boredom (aesthetics, existential philosophy).
Direct Air Capture: Effects of Low-Purity CO2 and Geological Depths on Post-Capture Compression Energy and Storage
Authors: Abidoye Luqman K.
Published: October 2023

Phreeqc software has been successfully employed to study the behaviour of the gypsum rock-water system under different conditions and various levels of impurities present  in the injected CO2 stream. The dissolution of gypsum leads to the increase in water quantity because of release of hydration water molecules. Under the conditions at 1km geological depth, an anhydrite (CaSO4) produced remained dissolved in the solution while the pH slightly drops owing to sulphate ions generation. As the pressure and temperature increase at 1.5km depth, more gypsum dissolves until at 2.5km depth where excess rise in temperature inhibits gypsum dissolution. The injection of pure CO2 leads to  the production of calcite in the solution, which continues to grow as more CO2 is injected. But, the presence of impurity such  as N2 in the CO2 stream inhibits formation of calcite, owing to continuous dissolution/ionization of calcium. Other carbonate crystals were similarly affected  while the pH continues to drop drastically.  It is inferred that the presence of impurities such as N2 in the CO2 stream complicates carbonation mechanisms and inhibits formations of the carbonate crystals.
Impact of Automobile Workshop Activities on Groundwater in Aule, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Shittu Abideen A. , OJo Ochuko M.
Published: October 2023

In many parts of Nigeria, groundwater is one of the most essential sources of water. Pollution brought on by petroleum products (a complete mixture of hydrocarbons) has been acknowledged as a severe environmental issue. This research is aimed at examining the impact of automobile repair activities on well water quality in Aule, Ondo state, Nigeria. Physio-chemical parameters such as temperature, turbidity, pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, alkalinity, acidity, total hardness, chloride, nitrate, sulphate, phosphate, total suspended solids, magnesium, calcium and bacteriological parameters from 5 wells in different automobile workshops and a control well in Aule were analyzed in this research. The results were compared with the WHO standards. The analysis revealed that the mean values of NO3, SO4, Mg, Ca, and pH were within the WHO permissible limit, while the mean value of the other water parameters exceeded the WHO permissible limit. Also, NO3 negatively correlated pH, and positively with Ca (r=0.873, p<0.05). PO4 correlated positively with Ca (r=0.903, p<0.05). TDS correlated negatively with Temp, and pH and positively with TSS (r=0.879, p<0.05). pH correlated negatively with EC, pH, and TVBC. This study also revealed that poor waste disposal practices by automobile repairers, inadequate regulatory frameworks, and a lack of awareness among community members on the dangers of groundwater pollution are contributing factors to the problem.
Electricity Theft Mitigation at Low Voltage Distribution End Using Indirect Matrix Converter
Authors: Tola Omokhafe J. , Tsado Jacob , Abel Sunday
Published: October 2023

This paper presents the design and implementation of an indirect matrix converter for electricity theft mitigation at low voltage distribution network. The power distribution network saddle with the responsivity of delivering electricity to consumers are been face with electricity theft through meter bypassing and hook up connections, causing significant financial inflow problem to the utility company, particularly in a developing country. A step-down indirect matrix converter was designed and simulated with a frequency range of (10 – 20Hz) at the converter’s output. The analysis of the results favours the choose of 10Hz being the wort-case scenario to mitigate electricity with a total harmonic distortion (THD) of 204.99%. With different resistive and inductive loads, the effectiveness of the real-world system was investigated and the effects of lowering the frequency from 50Hz to 10Hz were observed and in particular make the electricity unusable. The proposed system is intended to be connected at the output of the distribution transformer to convert the power frequency to 10Hz and the other unit incorporated to the meter at the consumer end to convert their power frequency to 50Hz to make it usable. This system prevents unregistered clients from using the electricity, substantially lowering electricity theft and boosting the utility company's bottom line. In comparison to previous studies, the key advantage of matrix converters is that they don't require a DC-Link capacitor, making them more reliable and suitable for installation at the customer's premises.
Development of a Sequential Neural Network Model for Bottle-Fill Level Detection and Classification
Authors: Abdulhamid Muhammad M. , Martins Oluwaseun O. , Lawal Mariam O.
Published: October 2023

Machine vision is one of the cutting-edge technologies that can assist human operators in tasks such as bottle-fill level detection and classification, resulting in increased efficiency in the bottling industry. Although pre-trained models such as the MobileNet, ResNet-50, and VGG-19 for bottle-fill level detection and classification exist, their accuracy is dependent on the similarity of their trained data to the application domain. As a result, this paper describes how to create a sequential neural network model for bottle-fill level detection and classification in Python 3.8.3. The proposed model is evaluated and compared to the MobileNet, ResNet-50, and VGG-19 models in a multiclass problem (correctly filled, overfilled, and underfilled). Furthermore, a confusion matrix was used to assess the performance of the proposed model in the correctly filled, overfilled, and underfilled categories of filled bottles. In comparison to the MobileNet, ResNet50, and VGG-19 models, the proposed model had a training and testing dataset accuracy of 98%, while the MobileNet had 73%, ResNet50 had 76%, and VGG-19 had 75%. The accuracy of the confusion matrix on 40 sample sizes for each class of the filled level was 97%. Finally, in the application domain, the proposed model outperforms the MobileNet, ResNet50, and VGG-19 models. As a result, the method used in the neural network layer structuring of the sequential neural network model should be considered a viable alternative in similar applications.
The Role of Islamic Extension Workers in the Spiritual Mental Development of Kalurahan Civil Service in Patuk District
Authors: Suyanto Harun
Published: October 2023

The role of Islamic religious instructors is as a guide and role model, and has a function as an educator and consultant for the community in the field of religion and society. The important role of extension workers is to increase the knowledge of the community, especially pamong kalurahan, regarding religious teachings and their implementation in everyday life. The goal is the importance of spiritual mental development for pamong kalurahan in the Patuk sub-district. This research method is to use a qualitative descriptive approach, namely observation, interviews, and documentation. While the validity of the data through triangulation (sources and methods). The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman models, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research on the role of Islamic religious instructors are to provide guidance in various forms including periodic routine recitation activities, Islamic studies, household studies, and tutoring in reading the Qur'an. Extension officers provide assistance by giving advice either directly or indirectly.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CHRONIC SUPPURATIVE OTITIS MEDIA SUFFERERS AT WAIKABUBAK HOSPITAL
Authors: Mooy Gustina Maryanti , Sylvia Sylvia
Published: October 2023

Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is one of the most common ear diseases in developing countries, one of which is Indonesia. CSOM is the stage of middle ear disease where there is chronic inflammation of the middle ear and mastoid and tympanic membrane that is not intact (perforation) and found secretions (otorrhea), purulent intermittent, said to be chronic if the disease is intermittent or persists for 2 months or more. Prevalence surveys around the world, show the incidence of CSOM is 65-330 million sufferers with watery ears where 60% of them have conductive hearing loss. This is an important issue for dealing with deafness in developing countries. This study aims to determine the distribution of CSOM sufferers at Waikabubak Hospital in September 2022 – February 2023 based on age, sex, side of the ear infected and type of otorrhea. This research was conducted at the ENT-KL Clinic at Waikabubak Hospital in February 2023 using secondary data from the patient register book. There were 85 CSOM patients recorded in September 2022 - February 2023. The most common incidence happen in adult age 26-45 years old with the number of 30 patients (35.3%). CSOM is more common in women than men with an the number of incidence 43 patients (50.6%). Based on the side of the ear infected with CSOM, it was more common on the unilateral side, with the number of 72 patients (84.7%) and based on the type of otorrhea, the active type was more frequent, with the number of 67 patients (78.8%).
Relationship Between Ante Natal Care As A Health Education Approach And Incidence Of Hypertension (Gestational Hypertension) Among Pregnant Women
Authors: Putri Dewi Atika , Kang Hari Iskandar , Amalia Anindini Winda , Kusnawirawan Iwan , Hernayati Hernayati , Subu Muhammad Arsyad
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the relationship between antenatal care (ANC) education approach and the incidence of hypertension in pregnant women. This study used a descriptive method to understand the relationship between the ante natal care as a health education approach and the incidence of hypertension in pregnant women. Samples were randomly taken on pregnant women who visited Antenatal Care in Leuwiliang district with a correlation formula as a minimal calculation. Eighty-seven subjects were included, and blood pressure measurements were carried out following the SOP for blood pressure measurement with description analysis and analysis of the relationship between hypertension events with ANC visits and gestational age. The highest variable of antenatal care visits in incomplete visits was 66 pregnant women (66.0%). Pregnant women who have the most hypertension status were 55 pregnant women (55.0%). The most hypertension in the group was not at risk as much as 46%. The highest percentage were mothers whose antenatal care visits were incomplete and hypertension was 44%. The lowest percentage is mothers with complete antenatal care visits and normal hypertension which was 8%. There was an incidence of hypertension in the non-risk group and ANC visits and showed the presence of hypertension in the incomplete ANC visit group. Thus, educational approaches and efforts to increase awareness of pregnant women in ANC need to be improved
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE RESULTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE – BEFORE AND DURING.
Authors: Macedo Guilherme , Duarte Maria
Published: October 2023

INTRODUCTION: Sexual violence is rooted in society and has several consequences that affect individual and collective health. This crime is linked to interpersonal relationships and the daily life of the population, which were clearly modified during the covid-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the reports of sexual violence in the archives of Instituto Médico Legal Estácio de Lima, and Hospital da Mulher Dr. Nise da Silveira, both in Maceió/AL, corresponding to the pre-pandemic period (2018 and 2019) and the pandemic period (2020 and 2021), seeking a possible change in the profile of this crime. MATERIAL AND METHOD: This is a documentary, epidemiological, descriptive and analytical study, using sampling. A total of 2,152 reports from the IML Estácio de Lima file were analyzed between the years 2018 to 2021. RESULTS: It was found that the prevalent gender was female, but there was an increase in the percentage of males of 4.38% in the pandemic period. The predominant age group was 11 to 20 years old. In the years 2018, 2019 and 2021, those accused of committing the crime were predominantly known people, and in 2021, family members represented the majority of the aggressors. DISCUSSION: The profile of cases of sexual violence has changed markedly during the covid-19 pandemic, probably due to the restrictive measures imposed to reduce the spread of the virus in society. CONCLUSION: Human activities, interpersonal relationships and, consequently, the profile of cases of sexual violence, were clearly altered due to the covid-19 pandemic.
METHOD VALIDATION FOR QUANTIFICATION OF CARBAMAZEPINE IN FINGERPRINTS DEPOSITED ON GLASS COVER SLIPS
Authors: Müller Isadora
Published: October 2023

INTRODUCTION: About 38 million people are exposed to carbamazepine per year for the treatment of epilepsy. The drug is on the WHO essential list. The treatment for epilepsy happens in a prophylactic way, to provide the patient with a better life condition. Therefore, in addition to the choice of medication and the dose required for everyone, adherence to therapy is also of great importance in the functioning of the treatment. Fingerprint is widely used in the forensic area, this matrix is ​​also appearing in the toxicological and clinical area, to find out if the individual has ingested a substance. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A method was validated in High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled to Mass Spectrometry, following the validation parameters of the Food and Drug Administration for the quantification of carbamazepine (CBZ) in fingerprints. RESULTS: The method demonstrated high sensitivity for detecting CBZ in fingerprint samples. The detection limit of the method was 0.05 ng digital-1 for CBZ. The intra-assay precision ranged from 3.58 to 7.90%. The inter-assay precision was 2.16 to 5.79% for CBZ. The accuracy presented by the method ranged from 95.02 to 102.76%. DISCUSSION: Liquid chromatography conditions play a key role in achieving fast and effective component separation and ionization. CONCLUSION: Thus, a simple and sensitive method is being validated for CBZ quantification in fingerprint samples deposited on glass slides.
ASPECTOS CONTROVERTIDOS SOBRE LA TRIBUTACIÓN DE LAS ENTIDADES DEL TERCER SECTOR EN EL IMPUESTO SOBRE EL VALOR AÑADIDO EN LAS OPERACIONES INTERIORES
Authors:   Universidad de Almería, Gómez Álvarez Juan Jesús
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo aborda los diversos aspectos controvertidos del IVA, en relación con las entidades del Tercer Sector. La carencia de una ley específica que las enmarque, junto con la falta de consideración de tales organizaciones como empresarios o profesionales, en determinados casos, dificulta su análisis. A través de un estudio sistemático de la doctrina y la jurisprudencia se examinan algunas de las principales cuestiones en la interacción de estos sujetos con el impuesto indirecto. Entre ellas destacan: las diferencias entre el concepto de establecimiento de carácter social y entidad sin ánimo de lucro, la aplicación de las diferentes exenciones y la interacción de estas con las deducciones. El trabajo concluye con unas reflexiones sobre la aplicación del tipo del 0% y sobre los nuevos interrogantes planteados a raíz de la reciente aprobación de la Ley de residuos y suelos contaminados.
EL DELITO DE ALZAMIENTO DE BIENES Y SU COMPATIBILIDAD CON LA AUTOTUTELA EJECUTIVA. CONCURRENCIA DE PROCEDIMIENTOS ADMINISTRATIVO Y PENAL
Authors:   Universidad de Murcia, Marcos Cardona Marta
Published: October 2023

Se analiza la posibilidad de tramitar simultáneamente una acción penal por delito de alzamiento de bienes con el procedimiento ejecutivo de apremio, previa reserva de la acción civil de responsabilidad. En esta línea, la acción penal se impulsaría sin tener que ser postergada a la conclusión del procedimiento ejecutivo que está siendo dirigido contra el obligado principal y los responsables colaboradores en la ocultación de su patrimonio.
Program Evaluation of the Student Sports Education Center (PPLP) for West Sumatra Province Football
Authors:   Faculty of Sports Science, Padang State University, Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka Air Tawar, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, . Rivalwan , Komaini Anton ,   Faculty of Sports Science, Padang State University, Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka Air Tawar, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, , Damrah ,   Faculty of Sports Science, Padang State University, Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka Air Tawar, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, . Umar ,   Faculty of Sports Science, Padang State University, Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka Air Tawar, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

The problem in this study is the weak support and attention to coaching the West Sumatra PPLP football branch, still less than expected is still not optimal. So that the expected achievements and coaching of PPLP football have not been achieved. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the coaching and training program of PPLP for West Sumatra football. The method in this study uses a qualitative descriptive approach using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) method. This research data was obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the study were found in terms of context that the coaching process and also the training program process that had been implemented were in accordance with what was expected to have run with the vision and mission. In terms of input, it is still not maximal, it can be seen that the athlete rerukmen still does not involve psychologists and sports doctors, facilities and infrastructure are still not optimal, and the funds / budget allocated have run according to the rules but are still not optimal. Process Aspect in program implementation Evaluation and minotoring activities are running and carried out well, the implementation of the training program has gone well as expected, Communication / socialization of the program with athletes is quite maximal. In terms of Product achievement target West Sumatra Football The achievement of West Sumatra pplp athletes in the sport of football has reached the target and is optimal in coaching efforts and also the breeding of athletes can be seen the achievements that have been achieved by west Sumatra pplp football athletes.
The Use of Acellular Fish Skin Grafts in Diabetic Foot Ulcers Management – a Systematic Review
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, Wijaya Kusuma University, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. 60225, Hadikhosuma Jessica , Lake Maria Melita ,   Departement of Surgery, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. 80361, Lewa Anwar ,   Departement of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, dr.Esnawan Antariksa Air Force Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. 13610
Published: October 2023

Background: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) healing and management continue to be a major challenge for patients and healthcare providers, resulting in a considerable socio-economic burden. Lower-limb amputation is a severe clinical condition of DFU due to the presence of a chronic unresponsive diabetic foot ulcer with a high risk of infection, which raises morbidity and mortality rates. Rapid wound healing is necessary to prevent amputation. A recent advance in the development of applicable xenografts was acellular fish skin (AFS) grafts harvested from the North Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) act as skin substitute, have a substantial lipid profile, primarily composed of omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which have been shown to result in faster wound epithelialization, provide barrier protection against bacteria and alter the inflammatory profile of wounds. Due to these beneficial wound-healing properties, acellular fish skin might represent an effective treatment approach in chronic diabetic foot ulcer management. Methods: A systematic review of the literature up to July 2023 was conducted using the electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. Titles and abstracts were screened for the following key terms (variably combined): "fish skin", "fish skin grafts", "acellular fish skin grafts", "Omega3 Wound matrix", "Diabetic foot ulcer", "Chronic ulcer", "wound healing". Results: The present study includes 12 trials that examined the effects of acellular fish skin grafts in diabetic foot ulcers. Compared to the standard of care, the use of acellular fish skin has been shown to accelerate wound healing resulting in reduced risk of amputation, reduced pain, reduced treatment-related costs, fewer dressing changes and improved quality of life. Conclusions: Acellular fish skin xenografts may represent an effective, low-cost treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
Attitude of Workers in the Informal Sector towards the Voluntary Social Insurance Policy in Vietnam
Authors:   University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam, Zen Nguyen Nguyen
Published: October 2023

Using two appropriate scientific research methods: methodology and investigation method, the author has clarified the set goals. First, using the methodology, the author has built a theoretical basis on Social Insurance, voluntary social insurance, and models of consumer attitudes. The theoretical basis is the basis for the analysis in this study. After building a theoretical basis, the author conducts a practical assessment of employees' attitudes toward voluntary social insurance through the survey method. Data from the survey method has shown that employees believe that participating in Voluntary Social Insurance is not necessary, do not believe in the benefits that Voluntary Social Insurance policies bring, and choose other forms of accumulation. To solve problems and change workers' attitudes, the author has proposed solutions such as: Learning the approach of life insurance; Always enthusiastically guiding employees on procedures, policies, or questions about employee rights; Partially investing in contract documents given to employees when they participate in Voluntary Social Insurance as a commitment to prestige and quality.