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Co-Creando Rituales / Co-Creating Rituals to Hold Our Work as Anti-Oppressive Counselors and Researchers
Authors: Reyes Ana Guadalupe , Capraro Alexandria , Rodríguez Delgado Mónica
Published: April 2024

Counselors and qualitative researchers have the honor of hearing peoples’ stories and thus have a great responsibility to explore and use clinical and research methodologies that are anti-oppressive, liberatory, and healing. Therefore, in 2019 we began a photovoice project alongside seven queer womxn of color (QWoC) that collaboratively explored their experiences of microaggressions in counseling. Through this journey, we recognized that to be fully present with the “co-researchers’” (participants’) narratives and experiences, we needed to remain attuned and grounded. We engaged in what we now call “rituals” before research team meetings to support our work as counselors and anti-oppressive researchers throughout this photovoice project. These intentional, emotional, embodied, and spiritual practices allowed us to be open with ourselves and with the co-researchers during the research process. In this article, we discuss several rituals we created that helped us engage in critical reflexivity, [un]learn extractive research practices, and explore our intentions, thus allowing us to connect with our embodied experiences and co-researchers’ narratives in a deeper and more meaningful way.
PENDIDIKAN MASYARAKAT MENGENAI PENTINGNYA LINGKUNGAN BERSIH DAN SEHAT DI DESA PATALAN
Authors: Wahyuni Siti , Maulidiyah Nur Laila , Mala Pingki Hidayatul , Wardatun Putri Alfia , Prasetiya Benny
Published: April 2024

Caring for the environment is an effort to prevent damage to the natural environment. Environmental care is a personal initiative to preserve it without waiting for an environmental health program to be implemented by an organization. Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (CHLB) is an effort to create a condition by opening communication channels, providing information, and education to help the community in Patalan Village address and improve health issues on their own. Adopting clean and healthy living behaviors can reduce health problems that often occur in the Patalan Village community. The research method used in this study is descriptive research with a qualitative approach, aiming to identify the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness in the community. The researcher's efforts include individual visits to religious figures in Patalan Village, discussing how religion responds to a dirty and unhealthy environment. Keeping the environment clean requires not only the efforts of assigned personnel but also the awareness of the community and good cooperation in preserving a clean environment. Similarly, maintaining a healthy life, especially the Village Head, should pay more attention to the residents, and community awareness is also essential.
PENDAMPINGAN PENYUSUNAN DOKUMEN PERENCANAAN PEMBANGUNAN SANITASI PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Rizani Mohammad Debby , Rahayu Teguh Imam , Dirman Eris Nur
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Layanan sanitasi adalah salah satu bentuk pelayanan dasar yang wajib didapatkan oleh masyarakat. Dalam rangka mewujudkan peran pemerintah daerah untuk mengetahui capaian layanan sanitasi dan menentukan target layanan sanitasi layak dan aman, maka diperlukan penyusunan dokumen perencanaan pembangunan sanitasi. Kegiatan penyusunan dokumen tersebut menjadi tanggung jawab pemerintah daerah dalam mewujudukan pengelolaan sanitasi yang baik. Pada realita di daerah, dikarenakan masing-masing dinas mempunyai kegiatan rutin mengakibatkan proses penyusunan dokumen perencanaan pembangunan sanitasi tidak sesuai yang diharapkan. Oleh karena itu diperlukan pendampingan dalam penyusunan dokumen perencanaan pembangunan sanitasi dengan menggunakan pendekatan pembelajaran pada pemerintah daerah. Metode pembelajaran yang digunakan pada masa pandemi covid dengan melakukan pelatihan termoderasi. Pelatihan termoderasi merupakan metode dengan melibatkan pemateri dan fasilitator kelas dalam menyampaikan materi ajar pada peserta pelatihan melalui daring/luring. Tujuan pembelajaran di mulai dari tingkat pemahaman awal sampai dengan tingkat pemahaman yang mampu dicapai oleh peserta serta disusun sesuai substansi yang diajarkan, singat, jelas dan terukur. Upaya pencapaian tujuan dari pembelajaran secara optimal, perlu direncanakan dan ditentukan peserta sebagai target pelatihan, tujuan pembelajaran, ruang lingkup materi, kanal pelatihan (daring/luring), agenda pelatihan, serta pemateri dan fasilitator. Total alokasi waktu metode belajar dengan pelatihan termoderasi menjadi hal penting yang harus diperhatikan.  Pelatihan termoderasi pada masa pandemi covid dengan perpaduan daring dan luring sangatlah efektif dalam proses tukar pengetahuan, pemahaman substansi materi dan dapat memotivasi dalam meningkatkan kapasitas peserta pelatihan, serta diharapkan pasca pelatihan, peserta dapat menyusun dokumen SSK yang berkualitas dan implementatif.
WORKSHOP PENGGUNAAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENELUSURAN TAMATAN SMK MUHAMMADIYAH 1 BATURETNO
Authors: Pamungkas Canggih Ajika , Susena Edy , Rozikin Ikhwan
Published: April 2024

Citra dan reputasi dari Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) dapat terbangun di masyarakat salah satunya dipengaruhi oleh kualitas lulusan, sedangkan kualitas dari lulusan dapat dipengaruhi oleh kualitas proses pembelajaran pendidikan di sekolah. Sekolah harus memiliki strategi, kompetensi, dan skill  yang unggul untuk menghasilkan lulusan yang berkarakter, berkualitas dan sesuai dengan visi misi sekolah. SMK Muhammdiyah 1 Baturetno telah menghasilkan lulusan yang sudah berperan di tengah masyarakat dengan berbagai pekerjaan yang tersebar di berbagai daerah. Pendataan lulusan yang sudah dilakukan belum tersistem dan belum terintegrasi, langkah tersebut dinilai kurang efektif karena laporan data lulusan kepada yang membutuhkan sangat sulit dan lama untuk dapat diakses. Selain itu juga terdapat kendala dalam  manajemen pengelolaan data lulusan jika tidak memanfaatkan sistem informasi. Kesimpulan akhir dari pelaksanaan kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat “Workshop Penggunaan Sistem Informasi Penelusuran Tamatan SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Baturetno” ialah : 1) Pelatihan ini dapat dilaksanakan dengan baik karena semua peserta  antusias dan memberikan respon yang baik saat mendapatkan materi  berkaitan denga manajemen pengelolaan Karir Siswa/Bursa Kerja Khusus (BKK)  dan Workshop Penggunaan Sistem Informasi Penelusuran Tamatan SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Baturetno. 2) Dengan pemanfaatan Sistem Informasi Penelusuran Tamatan SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Baturetno Berbasis Website, semua data lulusan akan tersimpan dalam bentuk database secara efektif dan juga efisien. 3) Meningkatnya pemahaman perkembangan teknologi informasi. 4) Dengan selesainya kegiatan ini, peserta dapat meningkatkan kompetensi individu, khususnya dalam hal penggunaan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi.
MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Authors: Chioma Chidinma George-Anokwuru,
Published: April 2024

This paper examined the effect of money market instruments on economic growth in Nigeria from 1980 to 2020. To achieve the above objective, secondary data on real gross domestic product, treasury bills, commercial papers, bankers’ acceptances and monetary policy rate were sourced from the statistical bulletin of Nigeria’s apex bank. The Error Correction Mechanism (ECM) was used as the main analytical tool. The result revealed that all the instruments of money market – treasury bills, commercial papers and bankers’ acceptances have positive effect on economic growth in Nigeria during the period of study. This means that money market instruments – treasury bills, commercial papers and bankers acceptances enhanced economic growth in Nigeria during the period of study. However, only bankers’ acceptances significantly (meaningfully) influenced economic growth in Nigeria during the period of study. What this suggests is that though treasury bills and commercial papers have contributed to economic growth in Nigeria from 1980 to 2020, but their contribution is very low to trigger a meaningful increase in economic growth. At the same time, Monetary Policy Rate has negative and insignificant relationship with economic growth in Nigeria during the period considered in this study. The study concluded that money market instruments - treasury bills, commercial papers and bankers’ acceptances have impacted on economic growth in Nigeria. Therefore, recommended that government should put in place policies that will increase the operations of money market in Nigeria in order to make short-term securities and loans available for investment. Deposit money banks and other operators in the money market should be encouraged to possess sufficient approved securities for trading in the money market. Government should ensure easy and effective communication between the operators in the money market. At the same time, there should be a downward review of the cost of raising funds in the Nigerian money market so as to enhance competitiveness and improve the attractiveness of the market as one of the major sources of raising funds for investment which in turn will increase economic growth in Nigeria.

JEL: E44; G14

 

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THE IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON LANGUAGE LEARNING ACHIEVEMENTS IN UNIVERSITY EFL STUDENTS
Authors: Degirmenci Gizem Arslan , Yavuz Mehmet Ali
Published: April 2024

Language learning is not merely a cognitive endeavour but a complex interplay of emotions, perceptions, and social dynamics. This article explores the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and language learning outcomes in university English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. The study investigates the potential moderating influences of gender, field of study, and language background on this relationship. The research uses the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-I) to assess emotional intelligence levels and correlates them with English language learning achievements. The study finds that, on a broad scale, emotional intelligence does not have a statistically significant impact on language learning achievements, suggesting that language proficiency is influenced by various cognitive and non-cognitive factors. However, the results suggest that the influence of emotional intelligence on language learning may be subtler and context-dependent. Specific components of EI, such as intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, may have nuanced effects on distinct language skills. This study enhances our understanding of the complex interplay between emotional intelligence and language learning outcomes among university EFL students, debunking simplistic assumptions about the direct impact of EI on language proficiency.
 

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THE SCIENTIFIC LITERACY ENABLES POLICYMAKERS TO LEGISLATE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors: Kotsis Konstantinos T.
Published: April 2024

This research emphasises the significance of scientific literacy for policymakers about the future trajectory of artificial intelligence. The ethical concerns surrounding the development of artificial intelligence are of utmost importance due to its potential social effect. Integrating AI systems into many sectors of society, such as healthcare and banking, necessitates adherence to ethical principles. Strict ethical frameworks must be implemented alongside the development of AI to safeguard against biases, privacy infringement, and ethical shortcomings. Researchers, developers, and policymakers must exercise constant vigilance to address concerns about transparency, accountability, and justice in AI systems. The ethical ramifications of artificial intelligence (AI) transcend technology, including significant ethical considerations for both people and society. Active engagement in ethical deliberations among stakeholders involved in AI development is of utmost importance to guarantee AI's responsible and sustainable deployment. This is a pivotal element in realising the whole potential of AI for the betterment of society. Politicians must comprehensively understand the scientific ideas behind AI to enact legislation in this field effectively.
 

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Resources for Defossilized Chemical Production in the United States
Authors: Byrum Zachary
Published: April 2024

This paper discusses the benefits and opportunities of producing chemicals using feedstocks and energy carriers that are not fossil fuels—an emission reduction pathway referred to as chemical defossilization. The analysis finds that the U.S. chemical industry has great potential to procure sufficient non-fossil feedstocks to produce bulk chemicals, with some regional advantages. It proposes technologies that could catalyze growth of fossil-free supply chains, estimates volumes of non-fossil feedstocks needed to satisfy demand and maps where feedstocks could be sourced and processed.
Expansion of Iqbal's thought in Urdu Poetry: A Research and Critical Review
Authors: Rehman Shafiq Ur , Islam Muhammad Rafiq ul
Published: April 2024

Allama Iqbal is considered among those poet who are the master of thought and the master of message. Undoubtedly, he is one of the creators of the modern area who not only awakened the sleeping nation. With his poetry but also encouraged them to act. It is not an easy task to be fully aware of the expansion of Iqbal’s thought in Iqbalism and the style of Iqbal’s intellectual expansion because both are different from each other in terms of understanding, that is why, the student, teacher, critic and commentator of Iqbal will attain the highest position of understanding Iqbal only when they have access to the source of Iqbal’s thoughts. Therfore, this research article has been limited to the expansion of Iqbal’s thought for which representative poets like Hafeez Jalandhari, Asad Multani and Dr. Syed Qasim Jalal have been sleclted. The reason  is that the expansionary elements of Iqbal’s thoughts are dominant in their whole art and thought. Iqbal’s intellectual expansion can be seen either partially or completely in the style of these poets. For some poets, this intellectual style of expansion is presented in a coherent form, while for others it is uncoordinated. Although the nature of the under_discussed article indicates qualitative research yet it also takes consideration the historical and descriptive method under the theory of necessity so that acceptable conclusions can be drawn in the light of the integration of information, concepts as well as theories and evidence.
Art of Bahari Quran Manuscripts from MJRL
Authors: Hussain Adil , Raza Syed Shah Zeb , Matloob Muzna
Published: April 2024

Islamic art, enjoying the fundamentals of religious intellectual in different forms, expresses the modes of its spiritual nature in Islamic civilizations as well as in Muslim art. Appearance of Quranic manuscript concepts in perspectives of Muslim arts in different creative periods. Multiplicity of artistic approaches in Islamic culture, through its exceptional element expressing the principles derived from the Allah’s words, leads to living Muslim artist for the establishment of masterpieces of Islamic art, the most glorious artistic reflections, that it has established at an extensive level which can be observed in book compositioning, illumination, embellishment and planning. This article discusses the illumination of Bahari Qur?anic manuscripts in the collection of Masvd Jhandher research library, privately run at the small town sardarpur Jhandher in tehsil mailsi, district vehari (Punjab, Pakistan). This paper compares the illuminative styles of the particular script comparing it with other contemporary to this calligraphy style, and the evolutionary phase of the calligraphy style and the paper used specially for these manuscripts. Bahari manuscripts are mostly written in the 14th to 18th century, lesser efforts are applied to adorn the manuscript but visually the script of the manuscript was composed and stylized in an expressive tone, as the illuminative elements are quite simpler than the later manuscripts.
Analysis the Effect of Company Size, Profitability, Capital Structure and Risk Profile on Firm Value with Dividend Policy as a Moderating in Banking on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (2013-2022)
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, North Sumatra University, Medan, Halawa Junika , Nasution Fahmi Natigor ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, North Sumatra University, Medan, Fachrudin Khaira Amalia ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, North Sumatra University, Medan
Published: April 2024

This research was conducted to test and analyze the influence of company size, profitability, capital structure, and risk profile as independent variables on firm value as the dependent variable, as well as dividend policy to moderate the relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable. The research method in this research is quantitative research with panel data regression analysis using the Eviews application. The research object in this study is banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2013-2022 period. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and found 110 observations. The research result show that profitability and capital structure have a positive effect on firm value. Meanwhile, company size and risk profile have no effect on firm value. The dividend policy is able to moderate the relationship between capital structure and risk profile with firm value. Meanwhile, the dividend policy is unable to moderate the relationship between company size and profitability with firm value.
Margaret Drabble’s Fiction: Hysteria and Agency
Authors:   Department of English Language and Literature, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye, Özdemir Derin
Published: April 2024

Margaret Drabble’s The Millstone (1965) serves as a prime example of postmodern feminism, delving into the concerns of female agency within a patriarchal society in the post-war era. This article posits that the protagonist and narrator, Rosamund Stacey, embodies an autonomous female figure who challenges societal gender biases prevalent in late 20th-century London, England. Rosamund, functioning as a postmodern narrator, disrupts the conventional patriarchal notions of femininity, which depict women as inferior, fragile, reliant, and passive. By asserting her financial and educational independence, Rosamund strives for self-reliance as a single woman. However, her endeavor to live independently is met with accusations of hysteria, mirroring society’s reluctance to accept empowered women. This paper argues that Rosamund embraces her “hysteric” label, utilizing it to dismantle the patriarchal notion of women as inherently predisposed to madness based on biology. Moreover, it suggests that Rosamund embodies the archetype of the “mad” female author, who narrates her own life and thus claims agency in shaping her narrative.
Factors Influencing Primary Teachers' Ability to Assess Learners in Vietnam's Northern Mountainous Regions under the 2018 General Education Program
Authors:   Faculty of Primary Education, Thai Nguyen University of Education, Binh Le Thi , Thai Doan Thi Minh ,   Faculty of Primary Education, Thai Nguyen University of Education, Chuyen Nguyen Thi Hong ,   Faculty of Primary Education, Thai Nguyen University of Education
Published: April 2024

As an essential part of the educational process, assessment demands that teachers be skilled in assessing students. This study looks into the elements that affect students' ability to appraise themselves in the General Education Program of 2018, with an emphasis on primary teachers in Vietnam's northern mountainous areas. The exploratory factor analysis, or EFA, methodology is used in this article. In order to conduct the poll, primary school teachers in Vietnam's northern highland regions were given 28 questions. Four major characteristics are found to have an impact on learners' evaluation abilities by the General Education Program 2018, based on a sample size of 149 participants. These variables include: 1) How teachers view assessment; 2) How students feel about assessment activities; 3) The supervision and direction provided by educational administrators; and 4) The degree to which teachers use assessment techniques. Finding these important variables makes it easier for school administrators to put policies into place that will improve teachers' abilities to assess students, which will improve how well the teaching process is carried out and raise the caliber and competency of the 2018 General Education Program. Moreover, this study might be used as a guide by future researchers who want to investigate fresh research ideas in this field.
Some Measures to Develop Literary Competence for Secondary School Students of Ethnic Minority in the Northern Mountainous Area of Vietnam
Authors:   University of Education, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam, Trang Ngo Thi Thu , Diep Hoang ,   University of Education, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam, Hanh Dao Thi Hong ,   University of Education, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam
Published: April 2024

Developing literary competence for ethnic minority students is a necessary requirement of education today. Due to linguistic characteristics and socio-economic conditions, ethnic minority students encounter many difficulties in reading and creating texts. Therefore, Philology teachers need to be active, responsible, and dedicated in the process of organizing teaching activities. Depending on the students and physical conditions, teachers need to be flexible and creative in choosing and applying appropriate teaching methods and forms to help ethnic minority students practice and develop literary capacity with the following skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Seasonal Variation in the Diagnosis Onset of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents in Cameroon
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Yefou Mesmin Dehayem , Tankeu Aurel ,   University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland, Matcheu Takam Christelle Yollande ,   Université des Montagnes, Cameroon, Kum Awah Paschal ,   Department of Anthropology, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Etoa Etoga Martine Claude ,   Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Mbanya Jean Claude ,   Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Sobngwi Eugène ,   Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon
Published: April 2024

Background: Although the seasonality of type 1 diabetes has been described in most regions of the world, there are few data from sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to determine if there is a seasonality in the occurrence of type 1 diabetes, based on the “Changing Diabetes in Children” (CDiC) registry where all cases of type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents in Cameroon are registered since 2010.
Decoding Medical Diagnosis with Machine Learning Classifiers
Authors: Chattopadhyay Subhagata
Published: April 2024

Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) are gaining popularity in disease screening and grading in the current era of digital healthcare. This paper attempts to model how a computer learns to grade an infectious disease (ID), e.g., typhoid fever using the machine learning (ML)-based approach mimicking how a novice doctor learns to diagnose a case with the help of senior doctors. To achieve the goal, ten virtual junior clinicians are developed using ten machine learning classifiers (MLC)-based CDSS, which are then trained with "weighted" [0,1] sign symptoms and the corresponding "labeled" grade of synthetic typhoid fever cases (N = 198). Weights and labels are assigned by ten senior clinicians providing their rich clinical knowledge base. The performance of each VJC is then measured in terms of their diagnostic accuracy, precision, recall, and F-score. Results show that random forest (RF, i.e., VJC9) and decision tree (DT, i.e., VJC4)-based CDSS can grade with an average of 87% accuracy, which is even higher than human clinicians' accuracy. The reason behind RF and DT's appreciable performance is that clinicians use tree-search-based methods with probabilistic "yes" and "no" logic to learn the disease patterns alike the working principles of DT and RF for diagnosing and grading any ID. Apart from modeling, the paper provides insight into how to select the right machine learning classifier (MLC) algorithm in the field of ID diagnosis. It also throws light on various hardships and challenges with MLC-based CDSS implementations in the real-world scenario.
 
Received: 5 February 2024 | Revised: 11 March 2024 | Accepted: 16 April 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support this work are available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Subhagata Chattopadhyay: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization.
Research on Restoring Force Model Characteristics of Prestressed Steel Reinforced Concrete Frames
Authors:   Yangzhou Municipal Government, Facility Management Center, JIANG Xiaoqin , LIU Jiaqi ,   Yangzhou University, College of Architectural Science and Engineering, WANG Kun ,   Yangzhou University, College of Architectural Science and Engineering
Published: April 2024

On the basis of reasonable selection of material constitutive model, the numerical model of singlebay prestressed section steel-concrete frame. was constructed by using ABAQUS and Open SEES finite element software, respectively, and numerical analyses of the whole process of monotonic and hysteretic force were carried out, and the hysteretic characteristics of this type of frame. structure were analyzed. The main parameters affecting the hysteresis characteristics of this type of frame. were determined through parametric analysis, and the restoring force model was established as a result. The results show that: the numerical model constructed by ABAQUS software can intuitively reflect the damage morphology and stress distribution of the frame, and the simulated peak load is 191kN, with an error of 10% from the test; the numerical model constructed by OPENSEES finite element software can macroscopically reflect the energy-consuming capacity of the frame, and the simulated peak load is 186kN, with an error of 12% from the test; both the axial compression ratio and the length to slenderness ratio are sensitive parameters of prestressed steel and concrete members, the load capacity of the specimen increases with the increase of the design axial compression ratio, and decreases with the increase of the length and slenderness ratio, but too small length and slenderness ratio leads to the destruction of the specimen faster, which is not conducive to the ductility of the specimen; the prestressing effect on the ductility of the hysteresis curve is not obvious; according to the mechanical properties of the section, the geometrical parameters of the member, the restoring force constructed by means of linear regression can be a good fit for this type of frame.
Cord Blood Albumin; A Predictor of Neonatal Jaundice
Authors: Aqsa Noreen  , Fiaz Ahmed Malik  , Athar Razzaq
Published: April 2024

Objective: To determine significance of cord blood albumin as predictor of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
Methodology: This cross-sectional was conducted in 6 months from 24-4-2021 to 23-9-2021 at Department of neonatology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital, Muzaffargarh. Early preterm, late preterm and term neonates, age less than 1 week were included in the study. Patients were divided in three groups on basis of gestational age. Group 1 was included early preterm; group 2 was included late preterm and group 3 was including term neonates. Cord blood samples were taken in sterile vials for serum albumin at birth. Patients were followed from 2nd to 7th day of life for development of jaundice. Patients who had transcutaneous bilirubin more than 5mg/dl were selected for serum bilirubin level estimation. 
Results: A total of 73 newborn babies were studied; with an average age of approximately 4.94+1.68 days. There were 52.1% male and 47.9% female babies. There were no significant differences in average blood cord albumin and direct bilirubin levels among these groups. However, significant variations were observed in terms of total bilirubin and indirect bilirubin levels, with early and late preterm babies displaying higher levels compared to term babies. Moreover, the study established significant inverse correlations between cord blood albumin levels and both total bilirubin (r ? -0.389, p = 0.001) and indirect bilirubin levels (r ? -0.313, p = 0.007).
Conclusion: Study provides compelling evidence to support the role of cord blood albumin as a predictor of neonatal jaundice through its observed inverse correlations with bilirubin levels. The findings underscore the potential clinical utility of cord blood albumin as an early diagnostic marker for identifying newborns at risk of developing jaundice.
Smart Courier System
Authors: Mr. Shivgunde P.P  , Ms. Mashalkar S. D.  , Ms. Vijayalaxmi Hajare  , Ms. Nilanbika Dudhani  , Ms. Shraddha Chavhan  , Ms. Samreen Choudhari  , Ms. Saniya Jamadar
Published: April 2024

The advent of e-commerce has significantly increased the demand for efficient last-mile delivery solutions. Traditional courier systems often struggle to meet the growing demands of consumers, leading to delays, inefficiencies, and customer dissatisfaction. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a Smart Courier System (SCS) designed to optimize and streamline the last-mile delivery process. The SCS incorporates advanced technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reliability throughout the delivery journey. Key components of the SCS include real-time tracking and monitoring. By leveraging these technologies, the SCS aims to minimize delivery times, reduce operational costs, and improve overall customer experience. Additionally, the paper discusses potential challenges and implementation considerations for deploying the SCS in real-world courier operations. Overall, the Smart Courier System presents a promising solution to address the evolving demands of the modern logistics landscape and pave the way for a more efficient and reliable last-mile delivery ecosystem. This document gives formatting instructions for authors preparing papers for publication in the International Journal. The authors must follow the instructions given in the document for the papers to be published. You can use this document as both an instruction set and as a template into which you can type your own text
Avanços no tratamento do osteossarcoma
Authors: Vieira Natália , Aguiar Aline , Silva Ana , Vidal Giovana , Sachsida Leticia , Nascimento Milagres
Published: April 2024

O osteossarcoma é o sarcoma primário do osso mais prevalente, apresentando maior incidência na adolescência e nas décadas de vida mais avançadas. O tratamento atual combina cirurgia, radioterapia e terapias multiagentes, embora desafios persistam na busca por abordagens terapêuticas mais efetivas baseadas na medicina de precisão. O objetivo deste trabalho é revisar os avanços recentes no tratamento do osteossarcoma, e, para tanto, foi conduzida uma revisão de literatura a partir das bases de dados MEDLINE/PubMed, SciELO, LILACS e BVS, resultando na seleção de 6 artigos analisados na íntegra. Nessa perspectiva, avanços nas técnicas cirúrgicas, quimioterapia e terapias adjuvantes contribuíram para melhorar o tratamento do osteossarcoma, aumentando a taxa de sobrevida para quase 80%. A terapia gênica, a imunoterapia e o uso de células-tronco tumorais têm sido alvos de pesquisa promissora para desenvolver estratégias terapêuticas mais eficazes contra o osteossarcoma. A combinação de diferentes abordagens têm demonstrado resultados positivos, proporcionando esperança para o tratamento futuro dessa doença complexa. Dessa maneira, pode-se concluir que novas estratégias terapêuticas oferecem esperança no controle de recidiva e de metástases, embora obstáculos persistam na seleção de antígenos funcionais e métodos ideais de direcionamento, além da necessidade de identificar biomarcadores prognósticos específicos para o osteossarcoma e aperfeiçoar abordagens personalizadas de tratamento.
Cobertura vacinal de sarampo e poliomielite nos últimos 10 anos: implicações na população pediátrica e adesão à vacina
Authors: Iglesias Bruna , Almeida Luíza , Antunes Clara , Michelutti Laura , Zatarin Atena
Published: April 2024

A vacinação é um importante mecanismo de prevenção de doenças e seus agravos. No entanto, a queda da cobertura vacinal é uma problemática a ser analisada, e nesse sentido o artigo em questão visa entender como a diminuição da cobertura vacinal de poliomielite e sarampo interfere na incidência destas na população pediátrica, nos últimos 10 anos,no Brasil. O presente trabalho realizou uma revisão integrativa de literatura para explorar o tema da cobertura vacinal em doenças imunopreviníveis de destaque na pediatria (sarampo e poliomielite). Resultados: Nos últimos 10 anos, houve queda vacinal tanto para sarampo, quanto para poliomielite em todas as macrorregiões do país com especificidades locais para a taxa de queda. O Brasil já obteve cobertura vacinal de mais de 95% para ambas as doenças, contudo, há indícios de queda de cobertura vacinal por todo país. Pode-se perceber, inclusive, uma heterogeneidade na distribuição de vacinação por território nacional por macro e microrregiões. Demonstra-se também uma interferência significativa do cenário pandêmico na cobertura vacinal de ambas as doenças com um aprofundamento da rejeição a vacinas, os quais associados a uma equivocada sensação de segurança social pela erradicação dessas doenças por longos períodos levando a uma maior vulnerabilidade social para sua disseminação uma vez apontado um caso. A queda da cobertura vacinal traz aumento do risco de ressurgimento de doenças que poderiam ser prevenidas por vacinação, como o sarampo e a poliomielite. Assim, a vigilância epidemiológica contribui para análises de adesão e cobertura vacinal, além de promover a educação em saúde sobre o tema e contribuir para a elaboração de políticas públicas eficazes e de grande impacto.
Positive fluid balance and poor outcomes after initial intensive care unit admission in sepsis resuscitation: a retrospective study
Authors: Su Longxiang , Liu Shengjun , Yang Yingying , Jiang Huizhen , Ye Xiangyang , Weng Li , Zhu Weiguo , Tian Xinlun , Long Yun
Published: April 2024

Introduction

Fluid resuscitation of patients with sepsis is crucial. This study explored the role of fluid balance in the early resuscitation of sepsis patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Material and methods

A retrospective study of patients with sepsis using the Peking Union Medical College Hospital Intensive Care Medical Information System and Database from January 2014 to June 2020 was performed. Based on the survival status on day 28, the training cohort was divided into an alive group (n = 1,803) and a deceased group (n = 429). Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to identify risk factors, and the integrated learning XGBoost algorithm was used to construct a model for predicting outcomes. ROC and Kaplan-Meier survival curves were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the model. A verification cohort (n = 433) was used to verify the model.

Results

Univariate analysis showed that fluid balance is an important covariate. Based on the scatterplot distribution, a significant difference in mortality was determined between groups stratified with a balance of 1000 ml. There were associations in the multivariate analysis between poor outcomes and sex, PO2/FiO2, serum creatinine, FiO2, platelets, respiratory rate, SPO2, temperature, and total fluid volume (1000 ml). Among these variables, total fluid balance (1000 ml) had an OR of 1.98 (CI: 1.41–2.77, p < 0.001). Therefore, the model was built with these nine factors using XGBoost. Cross validation was used to verify generalizability. This model performed better than the SOFA and APACHE II models. The result was well verified in the verification cohort. A causal forest model suggested that patients with hypoxemia may suffer from positive fluid balance.

Conclusions

Sepsis fluid resuscitation in the ICU should be a targeted and goal-oriented treatment. A new prognostic prediction model was constructed and indicated that a 6-hour positive fluid balance after ICU initial admission is a risk factor for poor outcomes in sepsis patients. A 6-hour fluid balance above 1000 ml should be performed with caution.
Gedunin induces apoptosis and inhibits HMBG1/PI3K/AKT signaling pathways in a rat model of gastric carcinogenesis induced by methylnitronitrosoguanidine
Authors: Zhang Weixiang , Dong Yongshuai , Sun Chenkun
Published: April 2024

Introduction

This study aimed to evaluate the anti-cancer effects of gedunin, a natural compound, in a rat model of gastric carcinogenesis induced by MNNG.

Material and methods

Fifty-four rats were randomly assigned to six groups for a 60-day study on the effects of MNNG and gedunin. Groups 1–4 received 200 mg/kg MNNG (1, 10, or 100 mg/kg), and group 5 had only 100 mg/kg gedunin.

Results

Gedunin at low doses exhibited anti-cancer and protective properties against MNNG-induced damage, including reduced inflammation, and apoptosis.

Conclusions

Gedunin demonstrates a U-shaped dose-response, with low doses offering protection and high doses promoting tumor growth.
Dual or Single Gauge? Govert den Hartogh’s ‘Dual-Track’ Assisted Death
Authors: Black Isra
Published: April 2024

In What Kind of Death: The Ethics of Determining One’s Own Death (2023), Govert den Hartogh offers a ‘dual-track’ model for assisted death. According to Den Hartogh’s model, mere access to lethal drugs would be lawful on the basis of an autonomous decision (Track 1), while “full-blown physician-assisted death” (provision of lethal means under professional supervision and care) would be lawful in the presence of an autonomous decision and satisfaction of further conditions instantiating values including dignity and well-being (Track 2). I offer a critical reading of Den Hartogh’s argument in respect of the nature and justification of Track 1. I argue that permitting mere access to lethal medication may be both “lifting a blockade” (as Den Hartogh argues) and assisting an individual to die (as he denies). This conclusion about the nature of Track 1 opens the question of the sufficiency of Den Hartogh’s claim that autonomy is its sole normative ground. A revised account of the justification for Track 1 is possible, however. I argue that Track 1 assistance may be permissible on the same grounds as Den Hartogh provides for Track 2: autonomy in conjunction with other values (albeit in a different mix). Rather than conceive of Den Hartogh’s model for assisted death as ‘dual-track’, dual gauge, we might rather consider mere access to lethal drugs and full-blown physician assisted death as two services on a single normative gauge.
Fear, Incompetence and Death. Empirical Observations and Ethical Concerns about Dying with Advanced Dementia
Authors: Asscher Eva C. A.
Published: April 2024

In Den Hartogh’s What Kind of Death. The Ethics of Determining One’s Own Death (2023) a thorough philosophical analysis of the ethical considerations on suicide and other means of determining one’s own death is based on the empirical evidence published on the topic. In this contribution I want to emphasise the importance of concerns arising from the practice, and attempt to add to the analysis in his book by posing a number of questions arising from that practice. In order to so, I first elucidate a few empirical observations, some of which are well-known, others are just emerging. First, the fear of review and the possibility of legal sanctions physicians experience when contemplating active ending of life, particularly in ‘difficult cases’, including cases in which the patient is incompetent and thus unable to ask for active ending of life himself. Second, the on-going increase of continuous palliative sedation from 8% of all deaths in 2005 to 23% in 2021. (Van der Heide et al 2023, p.17) Taken together, these observations raise the question whether they might be related. It is clear that active ending of life for patients with advanced dementia is very difficult to obtain in the Netherlands, and it is equally clear that some of these patients are suffering. It is important to consider and research the practice and decision-making for continuous palliative sedation in these patients and how this practice should be evaluated ethically. The two questions I would like to highlight here are, first: how should we understand relatively early continuous palliative sedation in patients with advanced dementia and, second: what risks may arise from such a practice?
Mutação urbana na Lisboa medieval: das taifas a D. Dinis
Authors: Silva Manuel Fialho
Published: April 2024

O que resta da Lisboa islâmica e dos primeiros reis de Portugal? Que aconteceu na cidade após a alteração de poder entre cristãos e muçulmanos? Que impacto teve a cidade medieval na cidade posterior? Como se metamorfoseou na Lisboa que hoje conhecemos? “Mutação Urbana na Lisboa Medieval: Das Taifas a D. Dinis” propõe-se responder a estas perguntas, apresentando propostas concretas sobre a evolução da cidade numa reflexão suportada por mais de uma centena de mapas e ilustrações. Com uma metodologia multidisciplinar, faz-se pleno uso não só do imenso potencial oferecido pelos recentes dados arqueológicos, mas também da cartografia histórica e da produção artística sobre a cidade pós-medieval. A investigação foi ainda complementada por uma extensa pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, que levou à extracção de informação de centenas de documentos medievais. As hipóteses aqui formuladas fundam-se, assim, numa pesquisa inovadora, ampla e fundamentada. A transição entre o domínio político islâmico e o cristão é um momento de charneira, em que as suas continuidades e rupturas marcam decisivamente a forma urbana da cidade medieval, génese da Lisboa moderna. Desvelando este período, tempo e espaço cruzam-se numa obra que permite observar, acompanhar e compreender a ancestral cidade da foz do Tejo. O urbanismo da Lisboa medieval marcou a imagem de toda a cidade, até meados do século XVIII, sendo então parcialmente reconfigurada com as remodelações pombalinas. Neste livro, demonstra-se que foi na época medieval que se estabeleceu, definitivamente, a direcção ocidental do seu futuro crescimento urbano e que se implantou o centro comercial e social na Ribeira, revelando a intensa vocação marítima da cidade medieval, factores primordiais para a Lisboa das épocas posteriores.
HISTÓRIA DE RESISTÊNCIA E ENTRELAÇOS: UMA AMOSTRAPÓS-COLONIALPRESENTES EM ÓRFÃOS DO ELDORADO, DE MILTON HATOUM
Authors: Regis Claudilene Souza
Published: April 2024

The present study has the scope to carry out an interdisciplinary approach that combines literature and history, in order to explore themes regarding identity resistance, family conflicts and social and political changes in the Amazon region, present in the work Órfãos do Eldorado by the novelist manauara Milton Hatoum. The general objective is to present how the configuration of resistance marks intertwined with the postcolonial bias occurs throughout the work Órfãos do Eldorado. Specific objectives are based on investigating how identity issues are addressed in the context of family history in the Amazon. To describe the sociocultural and historical context of the Amazon portrayed in the work, demonstrating that the relationship between the place and the characters portray marks of the fight against colonial dominance, and to analyze the political themes present in "Órfãos do Eldorado", pointing out that they are related to historical events and social aspects of the Amazon. The methodology will be through the application of the presuppositions of the bibliographical research, and the analytical method will be the north of the interpretation of the plot and the story. Bhabha (1998) in the Local of culture, Said (2011) with the work Cultura e imperialismo, in addition to Nenevé and Sampaio (2016) are the main theoretical guidelines. The result of the research showed that "Orfãos do Eldorado", by Milton Hatoum, stands out with a literature of relevance to the understanding of the social and historical reality of the Amazon, and that presents intertwined marks to the resistance and dynamics of a postcolonial protagonism.
Numerical Solutions of Potential Flow Equations using Finite Differences
Authors: Annastacia Lucy , Andete Collins , Wanyama Collins , Yongo Paul , Mwendwa Benjamin , Omondi Griffin
Published: April 2024

This article delves into the numerical solutions of potential flow equations using finite differences, aiming to enhance our understanding of fluid dynamics. The general objective is to obtain numerical solutions to potential flow equations using finite differences, with specific objectives including the investigation of potential flow equations, the solutions of associated PDE and the analysis of the stability of employed numerical schemes. The study employs a combination of numerical methods to achieve its objectives; MATLAB is utilized as a computational tool, while the Gauss-Seidel and Jacobi’s iterative methods are implemented for solving PDEs. Central differences are employed for discretization. The study yields valuable insights into the behaviour of potential flow systems. The significance of this research lies in its contribution to advancing our comprehension of fluid dynamics with potential applications. Generally, this work provides a foundation for further exploration and application of numerical methods in the study of potential flow.
Predicting Rainfall Pattern in Kakamega County using Time Series
Authors: Awuor Joan , Kemboi Elvis , Nzaro Benson , Mocha Hesbon
Published: April 2024

Rainfall patterns play a critical role in shaping various aspects of our lives. Understanding the patterns, trends and predictability of rainfall is essential for effective planning and decision making in various aspects including agriculture, water resource management, disaster preparedness and social economic planning. In agricultural activities crops require specific amount of water at the right time for growth. By understanding the rainfall patterns, farmers can adapt their farming activities, optimizing irrigation strategies and make informed decisions. In the management, it help policy makers and management authorities for planning efficient water allocations and conservations measures. Therefore, in this paper we fit a time series model that best describes rainfall patterns of Kakamega county for the general ARIMA and generated the values of (P, D, Q) to forecast average expected monthly rainfall. Also we use R software for verification and data fitting of the model. The data we have used is from the Kakamega meteorological station in Kakamega.
Forecasting Inflation in Kenya Using ARIMA Model
Authors: Cheruiyot Braden Kipkirui , Onyango Rodgers Otieno , Mogesi Maurine Boke , Kisina Maureen Mumbua , Arani Michelle Mokeira
Published: April 2024

This study was to investigates the dynamics of inflation in Kenya through the application of advanced time series modeling techniques, specifically Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) analysis. Inflation is a critical economic indicator that directly influences monetary policy, investment decisions, and overall economic stability. Given the dynamic of inflation in emerging economies such as Kenya, a fine understanding of its patterns and the ability to make accurate forecasts are imperative for policymakers, businesses, and investors. The ARIMA (2,2,2) model was employed to capture the underlying trend and seasonality in the inflation data, providing insights into the historical behavior of inflation in Kenya. In this study, we used R programming software and STATA to analyze and generate meaningful information from the data. The data was obtained from World Bank for a period from 1960 to 2022.