bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ARAB MUSLIM CHARACTERS IN KHADRA’S NOVEL THE SIRENS OF BAGHDAD
Authors: Naem Dr. Ali Dakhil Naem 
Published: February 2024

In this study, the researcher presented the American’s views of Islam and Muslims in Khadra’s Novel The Sirens of Baghdad. The image of Arab Muslim character is portrayed differently by the post-colonial novelists post September attacks 2001 on the World Trade Centre towers situated in New York City, USA. Since the accident, many American writers who represent the Western values have endeavored to stigmatize the picture of Arab Muslims through their writings using variant depictions to confirm their ‘Others’ as they consider the Arab Muslims their foes in the world. Consequently, the American writers perpetuate their previous negative picture to continue their domination upon the Arab Muslims, using post-colonial concepts in their portrayal. In contrast, the Arab writers try their best to depict the image of the Arab Muslim characters fairly as they have realistically witnessed and experienced the actual life events. Due to this, Orientalism, stereotyping, otherness and racism are the key concepts examined in this study related the Sirens of Baghdad. As many other Western and Arab writers have dealt with the same concepts previously, the current study examined and identified the concepts differently through this study concerning Arab Muslim characters from contrasting perspectives. Accordingly, the researcher adapted Said’s Orientalism theory as a main method of analysis. The research findings revealed that the American novelists purposely reflected dark aspects of the Arab Muslim characters so as to show to the world that Islam is a religion that propagates oppression and violence. On the other hand, the Arab novelists successfully and realistically proved that it is the Westerners who most of the time oppress the Arab Muslims and murder a fairly good number of them on the basis of false and unfounded allegations. As a conclusion, the study proposes a framework of the portrayal of the Arab Muslim characters conceptualized by the post-colonial perspective. It is recommended that future research examines the reliability and authentication of the respective American novels that have distorted the Arab Muslim identity by using high level of fictitious representations that is very distant from reality and truth, so that the negative representations of the Arab Muslim characters can righteously be repudiated. Moreover, future research can explore cross-cultural studies related to the novel concerned and the like of them so as to highlight the psychological, cultural and societal representations of the two nations—the Arab and
the Western.
Developing social responsibility among students of the Zubeir High School for Excellence In light of the requirements of sustainable development
Authors: Najm Dr. Saad Akkamush 
Published: February 2024

Developing social responsibility among students of the Zubeir High School for Excellence In light of the requirements of sustainable development Dr. Saad Akkamush Najm Education of Basra Governorate - Zubair Education Department Abstract: The current study aimed to present a proposed concept for developing social responsibility among students of the Zubeir High School for Excellence in light of the requirements of sustainable development, and the descriptive approach was used, and the researcher prepared a questionnaire form to measure the reality of social responsibility among high school students in the city of Zubair, and the number of questionnaire questions reached (51) questions distributed over five axes: (personal responsibility, collective responsibility, ethical responsibility, economic responsibility, environmental responsibility), and through the questions posed, the level of feeling of social responsibility and sustainable development among the sample units was identified, and the individual differences of the sample axes under study were identified, where the data were collected for the sample by distributing the questionnaire form to the students of the Zubeir High School for Excellence by (183) forms, (181) forms were accepted while (2) forms were excluded due to errors in them. The data were processed using the statistical package for social sciences (spss), and some of the research results were as follows:

The sample units of the research enjoy a good degree of social responsibility.
There are no differences in the level of feeling of responsibility among high school students according to the variable of stage, age, social status or place of residence.
The sample units of the research from the students bear social responsibility according to the dimensions of sustainable development.
The results showed direct and indirect effects between social responsibility and the dimensions of sustainable development.
Qur’anic” in the Poetry of Mushtaq Ma’an Abbas
Authors: Fliah Dr.Kahlidh Ali 
Published: February 2024

Qur’anic” is a literary mechanism used by creators to construct their creative texts in terms of both thought and structure. It draws from the noble Qur’anic text, either directly or in meaning, explicitly or implicitly, depending on the Qur’anic context. The term “Qur’anic” is a critical concept introduced by Dr. Mushtaq Ma’an Abbas to replace the older critical term (“inclusion”) and the modern critical term (“intertextuality”). “Qur’anic” is more fitting for the grandeur and significance of the Qur’anic text, as it relies on the Qur’anic text for meaning, stories, events, and characters, employing them to build new poetic meanings.
The poet Mushtaq Ma’an Abbas exemplified this inspiration through his texts. “Qur’anic” elements dominated many of his poems in the poetic collection he published in 2010. As for the contemporary Iraqi poet Mushtaq Ma’an Abbas, he is known for his ability to draw from various artistic phenomena in Arabic poetry, as well as from the Qur’anic text. He has been credited with pioneering the adaptation of certain literary terms to align with the artistic and intellectual value of both poetic and Qur’anic texts. One of the most notable phenomena that has found a place in his literary thought is the concept of “Qur’anic,” which has replaced the well-known intertextuality phenomenon in modern Arabic criticism. This shift was a deliberate departure from the literary theft phenomenon that earlier critics paid significant attention to.
Pengaruh Karakteristik Agregat Terhadap Kuat Tekan Beton Mutu Tinggi
Authors: Amir Andi Ahdan , Parung Herman , Djamaluddin Rudy 
Published: February 2024

Kualitas beton mutu tinggi salah satunya dipengaruhi oleh kualitas agregat, kualitas agregat akan tergantung kondisi geologis, geografis, kondisi iklim dan proses dimana terbentuknya agregat tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik agregat halus dan agregat kasar dari tiga sumber yaitu Sungai Jeneberang, Sungai Lekopancing dan Sungai Pangkajene, serta pengaruhnya terhadap kuat tekan beton mutu tinggi. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tahapan; pengujian karakteristik agregat halus dan agregat kasar, perancangan komposisi campuran beton dan pembuatan benda uji beton, pengujian kuat tekan, serta analisis pengaruh karakteristik agregat terhadap kuat tekan beton mutu tinggi.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa karakteristik agregat halus dari Sungai Jeneberang secara keseluruhan lebih baik dibandingkan dengan agregat halus dari Sungai Maros dan Sungai Pangkajene. Sementara karakteristik agregat kasar dari Sungai Maros umumnya lebih baik dari pada karakteristik agregat kasar dari Sungai Jeneberang dan Sungai Pangkajene. Kuat tekan yang dihasilkan semakin tinggi linier dengan karakteristik agregat halus maupun agregat kasar. Hasil analisis regresi linier hubungan masing-masing karakteristik agregat halus dengan kuat tekan beton mutu tinggi menunjukkan pengaruh signifikan, yakni; kadar organik 99.6%, kadar air 86.7%, berat jenis 98.2%, berat isi 98%, absorpsi 98.8% dan MHB 90.3%, kecuali kadar lumpur hanya berpengaruh 7%. Demikian juga agregat kasar secara umum berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kuat tekan beton mutu tinggi, yakni keausan 99.8%, kadar air 99.8%, berat jenis 99.2%, berat isi 92.6%, dan absorpsi 76.2%, kecuali kadar lumpur yang hanya 33.2%, dan MHB 29.8%.
Smart technology w przedsiębiorstwach turystycznych jako element zrównoważonego rozwoju
Authors: Molenda Marcin , Kotlewski Dariusz , Węgrzyn Paweł 
Published: February 2024

Założeniem artykułu jest przedstawienie wykorzystania technologii cyfrowych w przedsiębiorstwach turystycznych z uwzględnieniem zasad zrównoważonego rozwoju. Część teoretyczna poświęcona jest zrównoważonemu rozwojowi, technologiom cyfrowym oraz możliwościom finansowania smart technology w branży turystycznej. Część badawcza artykułu ukazuje praktyczne zastosowanie technologii cyfrowych w zarządzaniu przedsiębiorstwem hotelarskim i znaczenie tych technologii dla zrównoważonego rozwoju. Celem pracy jest ustalenie, w jaki sposób nowe technologie cyfrowe wpływają na funkcjonowanie przedsiębiorstw w sektorze turystycznym, przy uwzględnieniu zasad zrównoważonego rozwoju.
Моделювання температурних процессів в системі «сонячна панель-охолоджувач»
Authors: Тарасов В.Р. , Сотнікова Т.Г. , Асманкіна А.А. 
Published: February 2024

В роботі представлено результати дослідження лабораторної установки для охолодження повітря, яка використовує в якості джерела живлення сонячну енергію. Проведено більше ніж 20 дослідів з активною вентиляцією та без неї у різні пори року. Отримано практичні данні та розраховані за формуламитеплові процеси.. Був сформований висновок, що до елемента Пельтьє.
Людству необхідно все більше енергії, тому з’являється необхідність у дослідженні та впровадженні альтернативних джерел енергії. Наприклад, енергоспоживання України січень-вересень 2021 року становило 86,2 млрд кВт∙год а за січень-вересень 2022 року становило 92,2 млрд кВт∙год – це на 6,9% більше. Та з кожним роком ця цифра (енергоспоживання) буде зростати, особливо при умовах посягань агресора. Цю вживану потужність з кожним роком буде все важче генерувати за рахунок викопного палива такого як: нафта, вугілля, газ, уран та інші. Проте діють різноманітні "зелені технології" через які українці почали активніше встановлювати сонячні панелі, тощо. Наприклад, у 2021 році, близько 15 000 сімей встановили сонячні батареї, повідомляє прес-служба Державного агентства з енергоефективності та енергозбереження. Це майже вдвічі більше, ніж за рік до того. Загалом на кінець 2021 близько 45 000 сімей використовували сонячні панелі.
Метод прямого перетворення сонячного випромінювання в електрику є, по-перше, найбільш зручним для споживача, оскільки отримується найбільш вживаний вид енергії, і, по-друге, такий метод вважається екологічно чистим засобом одержання електроенергії на відміну від інших, які використовують органічне паливо, ядерну сировину чи гідроресурси.
Використання сучасних технологій сприятиме не лише підвищенню ефективності тепличного господарства, але й зменшенню екологічного впливу на навколишнє середовище.
Отримані данні є корисними та важливими для подальшого використання: елемент Пельтьє має низький COP, але при відсутності альтернатив, його використання є доцільним. Отримані гарні результати - установка живилася за рахунок сонячної енергії, що робить інші види систем охолодження повітря в приміщенні, в перспективі, незалежними від централізованого електропостачання та/або мобільними.
Phase I Pharmacokinetics Study of Oral Administration of Esperavir® (INN: Molnupiravir) (LLC "PROMOMED RUS", Russia)
Authors: Komarov T. N. , Bagaeva N. S. , Karnakova K. K. , Zaslavskaya K. Ya. , Bely P. A. , Shohin I. E. 
Published: February 2024

Introduction. The pandemic of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) was caused by a single-stranded RNA virus SARS-CoV-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2). Molnupiravir is an antiviral drug with activity against RNA viruses including SARS-CoV-2. Molnupiravir exerts the antiviral effect by introducing copy errors during viral RNA replication – by that the replication of SARS-CoV-2 inhibits. For oral administration of molnupiravir the drug Esperavir® has been registered in Russia.Aim. The aim is pharmacokinetics study of Esperavir®, capsules 200 mg (the manufacturer is JSC "Biokhimic", LLC "PROMOMED RUS", Russia, as registration certificate holder) by a single dose (800 mg) and multiple doses oral administration (800 mg twice a day with a gap of 12 hours between doses) in healthy volunteers in a phase I pharmacokinetics study, comparison the obtained data of pharmacokinetic parameters with the literature data.Materials and methods. The clinical and analytical phases of the pharmacokinetic study as well as pharmacokinetic analyses have been performed as a part of a clinical trial of the drug Esperavir®, capsules 200 mg (the manufacturer is JSC "Biokhimic", LLC "PROMOMED RUS", Russia, as registration certificate holder). Chromatographic separation and detection by Nexera XR high-performance liquid chromatograph with triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry LCMS-8040 (Shimadzu Corporation, Japan). The pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated with the Boomer pharmacokinetic analysis add-in for Microsoft Excel (Department of Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism, Allergan, Irvine, CA 92606, USA). Descriptive pharmacokinetic statistics were calculated with Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Corporation, USA).Results and discussion. Pharmacokinetic parameters for cohort 1 (800 mg single dose of Esperavir®) and for cohort 2 (800 mg of Esperavir® twice a day with a gap of 12 hours between doses) were calculated. Averaged pharmacokinetic profiles of mean NHC concentrations over time in linear and log-linear scales were plotted. The geometric mean of Cmax and T1/2, the median, minimum and maximum of Tmax showed the comparability of the obtained data after a single dose administration of 800 mg of Esperavir® and the available literature data.Conclusion. According to the concentrations from the analytical phase of the pharmacokinetic study the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated, averaged pharmacokinetic profiles in linear and log-linear scales were plotted after a single dose and multiple doses of the drug Esperavir®, capsules (the manufacturer is JSC "Biokhimic", LLC "PROMOMED RUS", Russia, as registration certificate holder). The comparability of the obtained data and the available literature data was shown. The results justified the study of the subsequent phases of clinical trials of Esperavir®.
Effect of pineapple waste biochar and compost application on the growth and yield of pineapple varieties in Ghana
Authors: Hanyabui Emmanuel , Frimpong Kwame Agyei , Annor-Frempong Festus , Atiah Kofi 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionBiochar is one of the commonly used soil amendments for sustainable agriculture. The effect of biochar on crop yields depends on the quality of the biochar, which is influenced by feedstock type and pyrolysis conditions. Sole application of pineapple waste biochar and compost, and their combination has not been rigorously investigated. In this study, we investigated the effects of pineapple waste biochar and compost applied solely or in combination on growth and yield of pineapple on a coastal savanna Acrisol in Ghana.MethodsThe split-plot design with three replications was used, with pineapple varieties as the main plot and fertilizer application rates as the sub-plots.Results and discussionThe results showed that sole application of biochar and compost or their combination as a soil amendment increased pineapple growth and yield as compared to the unamended soil. Biochar applied in combination with compost/or inorganic NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) fertilizer significantly increased plant height and the number of leaves of pineapple plant, which resulted in improved fruits yield of the three (sugar loaf, MD2 and smooth cayenne) pineapple varieties at maturity over control, sole application of biochar, compost and inorganic NPK fertilizer. The Smooth cayenne variety outperformed MD2 and Sugar loaf variety.ConclusionIn conclusion, the results revealed that biochar applied solely or in addition to compost or inorganic NPK fertilizer has the capability to enhance soil quality and improve pineapple yield. Application of biochar in combination with compost/or inorganic NPK improves pineapple growth and yield.
Identification of potential novel proteomic markers of Leishmania spp.-derived exosomes
Authors: da Silva Lira Filho Alonso , Lafleur Andrea , Marcet-Palacios Marcelo , Olivier Martin 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionExtracellular vesicles (EVs) are heterogenous cell-derived membrane-bound structures which can be subdivided into three distinct classes according to distinct morphological characteristics, cellular origins, and functions. Small EVs, or exosomes, can be produced by the protozoan parasite Leishmania through the evolutionarily conserved ESCRT pathway, and act as effectors of virulence and drivers of pathogenesis within mammalian hosts. Techniques for the identification of EVs of non-mammalian origin, however, remain inaccurate in comparison to their well-characterized mammalian counterparts. Thus, we still lack reliable and specific markers for Leishmania-derived exosomes, which poses a significant challenge to the field.MethodsHerein, we utilized serial differential ultracentrifugation to separate Leishmania-derived EV populations into three distinct fractions. Nanoparticle tracking analysis and transmission electron microscopy were used to validate their morphological characteristics, and bioinformatic analysis of LC-MS/MS proteomics corroborated cellular origins and function.DiscussionProteomic data indicated potential novel proteic markers of Leishmania-derived exosomes, including proteins involved in endosomal machinery and the ESCRT pathway, as well as the parasitic phosphatase PRL-1. Further investigation is required to determine the specificity and sensitivity of these markers.
Case Report: Sudden very late-onset near fatal PD1 inhibitor-associated myocarditis with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest after >2.5 years of pembrolizumab treatment
Authors: Lewis Richard I. , Seuthe Katharina , Lennartz Simon , Weber Jan-Phillip , Kreuzberg Nicole , Klingel Karin , Bröckelmann Paul J. 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionImmune checkpoint inhibitors have advanced the outcomes of many different types of cancer. A rare but extraordinarily severe complication of these agents resembles immune checkpoint inhibitor-related myocarditis, which typically occurs within the first few weeks after treatment initiation with a mortality of 25%–50%.Case reportA 57-year-old woman had uneventfully received pembrolizumab for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer for over 2.5 years and was admitted after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation. After successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the initial diagnostic work-up showed elevated cardiac enzymes and a limited left-ventricular ejection fraction, while coronary angiography did not show relevant stenosis. Despite cardiac MRI being unsuggestive of myocarditis, myocardial biopsies were obtained and histologically confirmed anti-PD-1 antibody-associated myocarditis. After the initiation of prednisone at 1 mg/kg body weight, the patient gradually recovered and was discharged three weeks later with markedly improved cardiac function.ConclusionThis case resembles the first description of a very late onset irMyocarditis, occurring over 2.5 years after the start of treatment. It demonstrates the importance of contemplating that severe immune-related toxicities with a sudden onset clinical presentation may occur even after long uneventful periods of anti-PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment. Furthermore, it underlines the critical importance of myocardial biopsies in this setting, especially when cardiac MRI remains inconclusive. Moreover, it demonstrates the necessity and benefits of early immunosuppressive treatment if immune-related myocarditis is considered a differential diagnosis.
Experiences, barriers and expectations regarding current patient monitoring systems among ICU nurses in a University Hospital in Lebanon: a qualitative study
Authors: Rayan Ahmad , Al-Ghabeesh Suhair H. , Fawaz Mirna , Behar Amal , Toumi Amina 
Published: February 2024

PurposeThe aim of the study is to assess the experiences, barriers, and expectations regarding current patient monitoring systems among intensive care unit nurses at one university hospital.MethodsA qualitative exploratory study approach was adopted to test the research questions.ResultsIntensive care unit personnel placed a high value on practical criteria such as user friendliness and visualization while assessing the present monitoring system. Poor alarm handling was recognized as possible patient safety hazards. The necessity of high accessibility was highlighted once again for a prospective system; wireless, noninvasive, and interoperability of monitoring devices were requested; and smart phones for distant patient monitoring and alert management improvement were required.ConclusionCore comments from ICU personnel are included in this qualitative research on patient monitoring. All national healthcare involved parties must focus more on user-derived insights to ensure a speedy and effective introduction of digital health technologies in the ICU. The findings from the alarm control or mobile device studies might be utilized to train ICU personnel to use new technology, minimize alarm fatigue, increase medical device accessibility, and develop interoperability standards in critical care practice.
Exercise training modalities in prediabetes: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Authors: Zhang Hang , Guo Yuting , Hua Guangshun , Guo Chenyang , Gong Simiao , Li Min , Yang Yan 
Published: February 2024

BackgroundLifestyle modification based on exercise intervention is still the primary way to delay or reverse the development of diabetes in patients with prediabetes. However, there are still challenges in setting up a detailed exercise prescription for people with prediabetes. This study mainly ranks exercise prescriptions by comparing the improvement of glucose and lipid metabolism and the level of weight loss in patients.MethodAll studies on exercise intervention in prediabetes were identified by searching five electronic databases. Risk assessment and meta-analysis were performed on eligible studies.ResultsTwenty-four studies involving 1946 patients with prediabetes and seven exercise intervention models were included in the final analysis. The meta-analysis showed that exercise of any type was more effective for glycemic control in prediabetes than no exercise. However, the changes in blood glucose were moderate. In prediabetes, combining moderate-intensity aerobic exercise with low-to moderate-load resistance training showed the most significant improvements in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), body mass index (BMI), body weight (BW), total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) (P-score=0.82; 0.70; 0.87; 1; 0.99), low-to moderate-load resistance training showed the most significant improvements in fasting blood glucose (FBG) (P-score=0.98), the vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise showed the most significant improvements in 2-hour post-meal blood glucose (2hPG) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) (P-score=0.79; 0.78), and moderate-intensity aerobic exercise showed the most significant improvements in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (P-score=0.78).ConclusionIn summary, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, low-to moderate-load resistance training and the combination of both have beneficial effects on glycemic control, weight loss, and cardiovascular health in patients with prediabetes. These findings provide valuable guidance for rehabilitation clinicians and patients alike to follow.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD 42021284922.