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Development And Validation Of The Malaysia Cybervictimization Scale For Adolescents In Malay And Chinese Version, Poh Chua Siah, Xiang Yi Tee, Chee-Seng Tan, Joanna Tjin Ai Tan, Komathi Lokithasan, Sew Kim Low, Chin Choo Yap

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The increasing rate of cybervictimization has been documented in various countries, including Malaysia. However, there is a dearth of measurement tools with sound psychometric properties suitable for the Malaysian context. To address this methodological gap, the Malaysia Cybervictimization Scale for Adolescents (MyCVS-A) was developed based on qualitative inputs from adolescents in Malaysia. It was subsequently translated into Malay (MyCVS-A-M) and Chinese (MyCVS-A-C). Two studies were conducted to examine the psychometric properties of these two translated versions. In Study 1, 281 secondary school students completed the MyCVS-A-M, the Malay version of the cybervictimization subscale of the European Cyberbullying Intervention Project Questionnaire …

Saponin Tql1055 Adjuvant-Containing Vaccine Confers Protection Upon Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Challenge In Mice, Mushtaq Ahmed, Eric Farris, Rosemary V Swanson, Shibali Das, Yan Yang, Tyler Martin, Shabaana A Khader

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the intracellular pathogen

Tourism Carrying Capacity At Petungkriyono Forest And Its Supporting Areas, Nurwidya Ambarwati

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Supported by a variety of diversity and landscapes, the development of tourism in the Petungkriyono area is growing rapidly. Optimizing ecotourism services in the Petungkriyono forest without disrupting the ecosystem and damaging the environment can be done by limiting the number of visitors at tourism sites. This study aims to find out information about the tourism capacity of some tourist attractions in the local forest. This study uses the Cifuentes model to predict the maximum number of visitor capacities that can be accommodated in a tourist attraction called Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC), Real Carrying Capacity (RCC), and Effective Carrying Capacity …

Forecasting Air Pollution Driven By Vehicle Growth, Public Transport, Industry, And Household Waste, Chandra Harjono, Ludy Gianto, Rachmattullah Sidik, Dyah Lestari Widaningrum

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Jakarta, Indonesia's bustling capital, is grappling with escalating air pollution levels attributed to a confluence of socio-economic and infrastructural factors. This study employs Vensim modelling to project PM2.5 pollution trends through 2040, analysing the dynamic interplay among major contributors: increased vehicular emissions, industrial activities, public transportation deficiencies, and waste management inefficiencies. Materials and Methods: The method that will be used in this air pollution analysis is to integrate empirical data spanning three years to construct a predictive model underpinned by a robust causal loop diagram that elucidates the relationships between system variables and air quality. The results of this paper …

Road Safety Assessment For Accident And Non-Accident Cases Supporting Sustainable Development Goals 2030, Brian Nararya Nugraha, Sekar Warangi Nurcahyati, Hizkia Adhikaratma, Martha Leni Siregar

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Halving the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents is one target of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, which is still a challenging problem in Indonesia. However, the majority of research on this topic uses accident-based methods, which limits the safety analysis. Two road safety assessment methods are used to close the gap, with the addition of non-accident-based methods such as Road Safety Audits (RSA). The Margonda Raya Road, which is categorised as a traffic accident blackspot, was selected for the case study. For this, a field survey of the road segment is carried out. To minimise …

Optimization Of External Disintegrating Materials In Wet Granulation Formulation Of Ondansetron Tablets, Yandi Permana, Syahrul Tuba, Taufik Riyadi, Sugindro Sugindro

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Inadequate management of chemotherapy-induced side effects, including nausea and vomiting, can impact the healing response of cancer patients. Ondansetron, a preferred medication for the treatment, is classified as a biopharmaceutic classification system (BCS) class II drug, which limits its bioavailability. To enhance its solubility, sodium starch glycolate (SSG) and pregelatinized starch (PG) are used as super disintegrants. This study investigates the impact of these super disintegrants on ondansetron dissolution and identifies the optimal formulation. Ondansetron tablets were prepared using the wet granulation method, with nine formulations varying in SSG and PG concentrations (0%, 1%, 3%, 5%, and 7%). The tablets …

Analysis Of Unsteady Convective Boundary Layer Flow With Magnetic Fields, Chemical Reaction, Thermal Radiation And Variable Fluid Properties, Jonas A. James, Makungu J. Ng’Oga, Augustino I. Msigwa, Ali A. Omary

Tanzania Journal of Science

This study extends the previous work by Kitengeso et al. (2018) by investigating unsteady convective boundary layer flow, incorporating magnetic fields, chemical reactions, radiation, and variable fluid properties over the inclined plate. The boundary layer and Boussinesq approximations are used to derive the magnetohydrodynamic flow equations. Thereafter, the equations are transformed into similarity form using similarity variables and then solved using the 4th order Runge - Kutta method. The key parameters such as the magnetic parameter, chemical reaction rate, variable fluid properties, unsteadiness, convection, and radiation parameter significantly affect flow behavior over an inclined plane. It was found that increasing …

Mathematical Analysis Of Monkeypox Transmission Dynamics With Control Strategie, Singo Juma Singo, Furaha Michael Chuma, Zubeda Seif Mussa

Tanzania Journal of Science

This study develops a mathematical model to analyze the transmission dynamics of Monkeypox and evaluate the effectiveness of control strategies. The model is formulated as a system of nonlinear differential equations, capturing key factors such as human-to-human transmission, zoonotic reservoirs, and control measures like vaccination, culling, personal hygiene and treatment. The model's equilibrium points, including the disease-free and endemic equilibria, are determined and analyzed for stability using the effective reproduction number, Re. Conditions under which Re<1 ensure the elimination of Monkeypox, while Re>1 indicates sustained transmission. A sensitivity analysis is performed to identify parameters that significantly influence Re​, such as the contact rate, effectiveness of control …

Improving Work Motivation Of Nutrition Implementers In Health Centers: Analysis Of The Influence Of Work Experience, Competence, And Rewards, Fauzie Rahman, Syamsul Arifin, Meitria Syahadatina Noor, Husaini Husaini, Rosihan Adhani, Muhammad Abdan Shadiqi, Neka Erlyani, Muhamad Muslim, Ifa Hafifah, Ha Thi Thu Trang

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Success in addressing nutritional problems can be achieved when nutrition implementers possess strong abilities and skills in executing nutritional service program activities at community health centers. High work motivation among nutrition implementers significantly contributes to the successful implementation of these programs. This study aims to analyze the influence of work experience, competence, and reward provision on the work motivation of nutrition implementers. This research employs a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The population consists of all nutrition implementers in South Kalimantan Community Health Centers' work area in Indonesia. A sample of 253 respondents was selected using purposive sampling. The …

Predicting Tuberculosis Vulnerability Based On Environmental Factors Using Multi-Criteria Analysis In Bukittinggi, Eka Budi Satria, Indang Dewata, Iswandi Umar, Nurhasan Syah, Linda Handayuni, Evi Hasnita

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Tuberculosis is still an infectious disease problem and the main cause of death in Indonesia, where there was an increase in cases from 301 per 100,000 population (2020) to 354,000 per 100,000 population (2021), with the death rate increasing by 55%. This research aims to determine the TB vulnerability cluster influenced by the main risk factors, namely TB prevalence, cure rate, immunization, population density, and population arrivals in Bukittinggi, using the Weight Product (WP) analysis method, and then describe them by mapping tuberculosis vulnerability. The findings indicate that four sub-districts exhibit the highest levels of tuberculosis vulnerability: Tarok Dipo (0.0379), …

Determinants Of Wasting Among Children Aged 6–23 Months In Indonesia, R. Trikoriyanto E. Koritelu, Ahmad Syauqy, Ani Margawati

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Wasting is a form of malnutrition that is a significant concern globally, including in Indonesia. It has a detrimental impact on children's health, the quality of human resources, and a country's overall development. This study aims to examine the prevalence and risk factors associated with wasting in children aged 6–23 months in Indonesia. The study design is cross-sectional, utilizing secondary data from the 2022 Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey. Data collection was conducted throughout Indonesia between March and December 2022. The sample size for this study was 70,414 children aged between 6 and 23 months. Bivariate analysis (χ² test) was …

Building Hope: Program For Handling Psychosocial Problems Of People Living With Hiv/Aids In Denpasar, Fitasya Khairunnisa, Oman Sukmana, Zaenal Abidin, Juli Astutik

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The research aims to describe the forms of Psychosocial Problems Experienced by People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and the programs of the Spirit Paramacitta Foundation to overcome the psychosocial problems of PLWHA. The research location was the Spirit Paramacitta Foundation Denpasar, Bali Province. The research uses a qualitative descriptive. The data collection techniques are through observation, interviews, and documentation. Research subjects and informants were determined purposively. Data analysis techniques refer to the perspective of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana, which includes the processes: data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion and verification. The data validity techniques used are extended observations …

Assessment Of Reactive Dyeing Of Cotton Using Seawater, Liberato V Haule

Tanzania Journal of Science

This study investigated the effects of auxiliary chemicals on reactive dyeing of cotton fabric using seawater as an alternative to freshwater. The study involved dyeing of 100% cotton fabric with reactive blue 21 using both fresh and seawater. The effects of Na2SO4, NaCl and Na2CO3 auxiliaries were assessed on dye exhaustion, fixation and colour strength. Reactive dyeing using seawater with a pH 9 which contained Na+ (882.4 mg/L), Cl- (938 mg/L), Ca2+ (1200 mg/L), CO3-2(3000 mg/L), Mg2+(1030 mg/L) and alkalinity (4615 mg/L), resulted in exhaustion rate of 54%, colour strength of 0.098 and fixation rate of 44%. While dyeing using …

The Association Of Caregiver Attitudes, Information Sources, And Trust With Hpv Vaccine Initiation Among Adolescents, Akila Anandarajah, Thembekile Shato, Sarah Humble, Alan R Barnette, Heather M Brandt, Lisa M Klesges, Vetta L Sanders Thompson, Michelle I Silver

2020-Current year OA Pubs

This study described caregiver attitudes and the information sources they access about HPV vaccination for adolescents and determined their influence on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination initiation. An online survey was administered to 1,016 adults in July 2021. Participants were eligible if they were the caregiver of a child aged 9-17 residing in Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, and select counties in Southern Illinois. Multivariate logistic regression was used to estimate the association of caregiver attitudes and information sources with HPV vaccination. Information from doctors or healthcare providers (87.4%) and internet sources other than social media (31.0%) were the most used sources …

A Catholic Positive Youth Development Model Based On The Context Of The Catholic Church In Thailand, Sarawin Patsriruang

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

In 2007, the Catholic Youth Council of Thailand was restructured into the Catholic Commission for Laity on Youth Desk to collaborate with all Catholic youth organizations in Thailand and expand the work of Catholic youth development. Despite the announcement of its 10 major youth development plans since 2015, there is still an opportunity to incorporate the widely adopted Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach into its projects and programs. Similarly, research on Catholic youth development reveals a gap in the concrete application of PYD. To address these practical and research gaps, this study aims to develop a PYD model suitable for …

Sustainable Cities In Developing Countries: A Case Of Balancing Cultural Heritage Preservation And Tourism In Manila, Philippines, Geoffrey Rhoel C. Cruz, Ma. Divina Gracia Z. Roldan

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

This study argues that heritage can work side-by-side with development, with culture and heritage serving as an integral part of the city’s economic backbone. A major challenge faced by developing countries is making their cities sustainable by preserving cultural heritage amidst demands for economic growth. This is experienced in the Philippines, with its capital city, Manila, as a case in point. Using a heritage-driven development framework developed by Zerrudo (2020), the paper examines how cultural heritage conservation and tourism development objectives affect the sustainability of cities in developing countries. The paper emphasizes culture as an important pillar of sustainable development. …

Artificial Intelligence To Quantify Employee Communication And Personality Dynamics

Defensive Publications Series

Systems and methods for evaluating an employee’s professional personality are provided. The systems and methods may enable the use of artificial intelligence to perform sentiment analysis on one or more employee communications, and quantify one or more personality characteristics based on the one or more employee communications. The systems and methods may compare the quantified personality characteristics to one or more employees, and may generate one or more employee scores for employees for each of the one or more personality characteristics.

Crisis, Class, Hegemony: Three Remarks On The Contemporary Critique Of Capitalism, Brian Milstein

Emancipations: A Journal of Critical Social Analysis

Azmanova rightly notes that the present conjuncture has been marked by a vexing exhaustion of utopian energies—which she sees underwritten by a condition of “meta-crisis” and a “paradox of emancipation.” I am sympathetic to her insights, but I wonder how these figure into a broader critique of the politics of present-day capitalism. In a brief addendum to this symposium, I remark on three theoretical problem areas pertinent to the contemporary critique of capitalism: (a) the theory of crisis as it pertains to emancipatory politics, (b) the idea of an emancipatory class, and (c) the concept of hegemony in the context …

Toward A Dialectical Theory Of Politico-Economic Regimes, Artemy Magun

Emancipations: A Journal of Critical Social Analysis

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Immanent Critique And Dialogical Critical Theory, Paul Apostolidis

Emancipations: A Journal of Critical Social Analysis

No abstract provided.

A Practical Intrusion Detection Approach For Arp Spoofing And Mitm In Local Area Networks, Hiba Bazzi, Ali Nassar, Mustafa El Bizri, Ali M. Haidar Prof.

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

In modern network environments, the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks poses significant risks, particularly through Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) spoofing and Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks, which exploit vulnerabilities in local area networks. Existing tools often focus on detection or protection at the client side, leaving network-wide detection and response largely unaddressed. This paper presents a novel intrusion detection tool specifically designed to identify ARP spoofing and MITM attacks in real-time within local area networks. The system leverages Python and Scapy for low-level packet analysis and Flask for an intuitive web-based dashboard. Key features include network monitoring, attack detection through ARP table comparisons, …

Online Learning Transition: An Analysis Of Proactive Institutional Assistance In Reducing Difficulties During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mohammed Yahya Alghamdi

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

The COVID-19 pandemic caused major changes in the education system, with a shift to online learning, and experience has shown that transitioning from face-to-face instruction is difficult. This study involved 80 academic staff members from Al-Baha University in Saudi Arabia to learn about the benefits, limitations, and institutional support of online education in the setting of an epidemic. The study answers two primary questions: The first study question was, What difficulties did instructors face when they switched to online instruction? While the second research question was, How did institutional support influence the transition to online instruction? The study’s research methodology …

Adopting Association Rule Learning For Detecting And Ranking Influential Users On Hashtags, Layal Abu Daher, Islam Elkabani, Rashed Zantout

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Social Media platforms are networks of relationships in which users are considered as nodes in a graph and relationships between users are considered edges. These graphs symbolize online groups or communities. It has been a challenge for researchers to study the evolution of such communities due to their rapid and dynamic development. The contribution of our work is twofold: (i) studying the effectiveness of a set of Direct and Indirect Influence Measures that identify the factors that urges users to participate in certain communities; (ii) proposing an Association Rule Mining technique to identify influential users on a dataset of a …

Debunking Misperceptions: The Interfaith Dental Program, Colette Smiley

West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

When thousands of Afghans were evacuated to the U.S. in 2021, they brought resilience, hope—and an urgent need for dental care. Recognizing this, Christ Church Cranbrook, the Muslim Unity Center, and partners like Delta Dental came together to create the Interfaith Dental Program. The Interfaith Dental Program supports general dentists and dental specialists so they can offer their services to provide needed dental care not covered by insurance or Medicaid.

Wmdds Bulletin Holiday 2024

West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

In the Holiday 2024 issue, the reader will find the following:

• 2024 WMDF Community Grant Committee Report
• West Michigan Dental Foundation Scholarship Award Winners
• Debunking Misperceptions: The Interfaith Dental Program
• An Interview with Tamar Shrikian, MDA Trustee
• Highlights of exclusive HR tools and resources available to MDA members

Also included are classifieds from West Michigan counties, the President's Message and Editor's Letter.

The Use Of Silver Diamine Fluoride By Dentists In Virginia, Jessica Eisenberg Dds, Parthasarathy A. Madurantakam, Tegwyn H. Brickhouse Dds, Jayahumar Jayaraman Dds, Caroline K. Carrico, Carol Caudill Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

A study was conducted to assess the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) by dentists in Virginia and the factors influencing its adoption. The survey revealed that recent dental school graduates and those with adequate training were more likely to use SDF. SDF is valued for its ability to arrest caries and provide a minimally invasive treatment option, especially for patients with behavioral issues or severe dental anxiety. However, its use is deterred by concerns over aesthetics and effectiveness. The study highlights the need for increased training and better reimbursement to encourage wider adoption of SDF among dentists in Virginia.

Using Artificial Intelligence In Your Office’S Content Marketing Efforts, Michaela Mishoe

Virginia Dental Journal

The article discusses the use of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in enhancing content marketing efforts for dental offices. ChatGPT, a large language model-based chatbot, can assist in generating content ideas, drafting blog posts, creating social media content, and composing emails. It helps save time and keeps content fresh, though human oversight is necessary to ensure quality. The article encourages experimenting with prompts to maximize the benefits of AI in marketing activities.

Happy 164th Birthday To The American Dental Association, Gary Oyster Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

The American Dental Association (ADA) celebrates its 164th anniversary, reflecting on significant changes, especially due to COVID-19. The ADA is addressing workforce challenges and adapting to the diverse needs of young and seasoned dentists through governance reform and streamlined operations. Innovations like a tiered membership system and enhanced digital tools aim to improve member engagement. Advocacy at state and national levels remains crucial, with efforts in Medicare and Medicaid reform. The ADA encourages members to promote the benefits of membership and highlights the importance of collective efforts in advancing dentistry.

Va Dent J October, November And December 2023

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Dental Journal (Volume 100, Number 4, October–December 2023) highlights the inauguration of Dr. Dustin Reynolds as the new VDA President and includes an interview sharing his vision for advocacy and innovation within the organization. Key features of this issue include updates on the Mission of Mercy (MOM) program, celebrating its $50 million milestone in providing free dental care to Virginians, and the use of silver diamine fluoride by dentists in Virginia. The journal also explores workforce challenges, technological innovations in marketing, and the role of artificial intelligence in dental practice. Additionally, it covers university connections, community outreach, and …

A Novel Format For Math Circles: Circles With No Center, Frederick A. Peck, Ian P. Renga, Nick Grener, David R. Erickson, Matt B. Roscoe, Ke Wu

Journal of Math Circles

This paper shares a novel format for Math Circles, which we call “circles with no center.” Circles with no center do not have a traditional facilitator. The problem or activity is novel to everyone in the room. All members engage in mathematical inquiry, and everyone takes responsibility for running the gathering. The “no center” format has benefits for participants and organizers. For participants, the format offers more freedom and more responsibility. For organizers, the format is easier to organize, more fun, and involves less pressure. Our assessment of a 3-day retreat for teachers suggests participants may prefer a circle with …