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The Impact Of Price And Advertisement On Sales Enlighted Through The Coefficient Of The Multiple Regression Model For The Frozen Picas Factory, Ardian Uka, Erzana Uka

UBT International Conference

This study examines how different factors, with a particular focus on pricing and advertising expenditure, affect the demand for frozen picas. Pica sales, expressed in units per week, are the dependent variable in this analysis; the independent variables are price (in euros) and advertisement (in euros). In order to support a multivariate regression analysis, data were gathered over a period of 15 weeks. The percentage of the overall variance in pica sales that can be attributed to the pricing and advertising variables taken together was evaluated using the coefficient of multiple determination (R²). This study's analysis of the overall impact …

13th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2024, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

Welcome to IC – UBT 2024

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …

Evaluation Of Some Physics-Chemical Parameters Of Drinking Water In A School Institution, Sami Gashi, Vehebi Sofiu, Hyrie Turkilmaz, Fatlum Daҫaj

UBT International Conference

The supply of drinking water in the Prizren region still represents a challenge for local and central governments. The water provided by these sources is often unsuitable and unsafe because it is treated with simple sand filters and with a small concentration of chlorination. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality and safety of drinking water in a school institution and a total of three samples were taken. Water quality is an important tool to protect public health. The samples were subjected to laboratory analysis evaluating the physics-chemical parameters. And they were analyzed in the water testing …

The Comparison Of The Quality And Safety Of Peach Juice In Tetrapak Packaging And Glass Bottles, Verona Morina, Violeta Lajqi, Namik Durmishi

UBT International Conference

Seeing the importance of liquids in our daily diet, especially for children, because of the unique flavors and nutritional values, it is necessary to analyze the interest and safety of these liquids in different types of packaging. This study evaluates the impact of packaging type on the quality and safety of peach juice, comparing Glass bottles and Tetrapak cartons. Analysis of the peach juice revealed that glass bottles better preserve Vitamin C, total acidity, and Brix value, indicating superior nutrient retention and consistency in flavor compared to Tetrapak cartons. Additionally, glass bottles maintained a higher pH, suggesting more effective preservation …

The Importance Of Fruit, Vegetables And Dietary Fiber In Cardiovascular Diseases And Different Types Of Cancer And Their Consumption In The Municipality Of Pristina, Eglantina Kraja Bardhi, Butrint Mujku

UBT International Conference

Eating healthy should be the goal of every person. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and dietary fiber is one of the foundations of any diet. Their consumption is recommended for their ability to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases as well as various types of cancer. The purpose of this study is to learn and examine the role of fruits, vegetables and dietary fiber in our health, the relationship between the consumption of these food groups in cardiovascular diseases, cancer and mortality. For the realization of this study, a questionnaire was used which focused on the residents of the …

Surveillance Of Milk Adulteration And Its Impact In Phys-Ico-Chemical Characteristics And Microbiological Quality In Kosovos Milk, Arta Demaj, Era Gavazi

UBT International Conference

The consumption of milk and dairy products has found significant applicability in our country and around the world, considering the high nutritional values of milk. However, the practice of milk adulteration has created a global concern. Milk adulteration is carried out with various chemicals that undoubtedly reduce the quality of milk and can negatively impact human health, leading to various diseases, including potentially fatal ones. Therefore, high care must be taken in selecting unadulterated milk. This study was conducted to gather detailed information on the adulteration of cow's milk by performing physical analyses such as density, freezing point, and acidity, …

Degration Of Food Nutrients From The Addition Of Water To Fresh Milk In Some Random Farms In Ferizaj And Gjilan Region, Medin Zeqiri, Valon Derguti, Fidan Feka, Xhavit Bytyçi, Mergim Mestani, Veton Haziri, Vezir Jonuzi, Ylli Bicoku

UBT International Conference

In Kosovo, milk production represents one of the main economic activities from agriculture for thousands of households. Recently, a disturbing practice that is damaging the quality of this vital product has been observed, namely the adulteration of milk by adding water to it, a practice used by some unscrupulous producers. This irresponsible practice not only damages the milk industry and producers, but also has an effect in the reduction of milk quality, especially in the chemical parameters of protein, fat and in the physical parameters of its density. In addition, the presence of adulterated milk in the consumer market undermines …

Morphological Characterization Of Characters Some Culti-Vars Plum In Albania Country, Tatjana Koka

UBT International Conference

Plums in our country are spread very early, they are very old, they have been spread since ancient times. According to the literature, the Pelaz-ges brought them to the Balkan peninsula 4000 years ago. Over the years, passionate people, farmers, farmers, later breeders, breeders, research, etc. have created new varieties of plums, some of them have the names of coun-tries and regions, such as Vlonjate plums, Tropojane plums, Elbasani double plums. Shengjinse plums, Gjatore plums, etc. There are varieties of plums that came from Macedonia, such as Vardare plums. Each plum name has its synonym according to the area where …

Consumption Of Energy Drinks And Their Impact On Children’S Health, Vlora Rama Demiri, Ornela Zhuniqi, Dua Kabashi, Leonita Thaqi, Neila Kadrija, Syhejla Myftiu, Venera Salihu

UBT International Conference

A new trend that has included children is the consumption of energy drinks. However, there is not much data on how much they and their parents are in-formed about the impact of energy drinks on their health. This study investi-gates the consumption of energy drinks and their impact on children's health through a comprehensive survey targeting parents. The research aims to assess parental awareness and knowledge regarding the prevalence and effects of energy drink consumption among children. The survey encompasses questions related to frequency of consumption, perceived health impacts, and parental attitudes towards energy drinks. Preliminary findings indicate a significant …

Who Suffers From Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, The Factors That Cause This Problem, And How We Treat It, Burim Kiseri, Vlora Berisha, Teuta Komoni, Arta Gjikolli, Dugagjin Sokoli, Jeta Kiseri Kubati, Genc Demjaha

UBT International Conference

A range of problems affecting the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and related structures are together referred to as temporomandibular disorder (TMD). (15). Several signs and symptoms, including chronic pain, soreness in the jaw muscles, headaches, bruxism, tenderness upon palpation, a limited range of jaw movement, and clicking or creaking sounds coming from the temporomandibular joint make up the etiological background of temporomandibular joint disorder. Several types of arthritis, dental issues, occlusal disharmony, autoimmune disorders, hormonal factors, psychological factors, stress, anxiety, trauma and microtrauma, and mandibular instability are only a few of the numerous causes. The ability of the …

International Conference On Dental Science, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

International Conference On Pharmaceutical And Natural Sciences, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

International Conference On Food Science, Nutrition And Agriculture, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

Digital, Social Micro-Interventions To Promote Physical Activity Among Midlife Adults With Elevated Cardiovascular Risk: An Ambulatory Feasibility Study With Momentary Randomization., Danielle Arigo, Leah M Schumacher, Kiri Baga, Jacqueline A Mogle

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

BACKGROUND: Although regular physical activity (PA) mitigates the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) during midlife, existing PA interventions are minimally effective. Harnessing social influences in daily life shows promise: digital micro-interventions could effectively engage these influences on PA and require testing.

PURPOSE: This feasibility study employed ecological momentary assessment with embedded micro-randomization to activate two types of social influences (i.e., comparison, support; NCT04711512).

METHODS: Midlife adults (N = 30, MAge = 51, MBMI = 31.5 kg/m2, 43% racial/ethnic minority) with ≥1 CVD risk conditions completed four mobile surveys per day for 7 days while wearing PA monitors. After 3 days …

October 25, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

An Exploration Of Self-Efficacy And Its Associated Factors Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients In Taiwan, I-Yu Hsiao, Hanoch Livneh, Wei-Jen Chen, Ming-Chi Lu, Tzung-Yi Tsai

Counselor Education Faculty Publications and Presentations

Self-efficacy is an important ingredient in successful disease management, especially in patients with chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the information on self-efficacy and its influencing factors among RA patients is scarce. This study investigated the level of self-efficacy and its pertinent predictors among RA patients in Taiwan. This cross-sectional study recruited patients with RA from a hospital in Taiwan between January and October 2023. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on respondents’ demographic and job characteristics and included a Chinese version of the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES). Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis was employed to …

Identification And Characterization Of Resistance To Meloidogyne Enterolobii And M. Incognita In Sweetpotato Genotypes, David M. Galo Espinal

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Root-knot nematodes (RKN), Meloidogyne spp., are significant agricultural pests that cause severe economic losses on a wide range of agricultural crops worldwide, including sweetpotato. The economic viability of the sweetpotato industry in the United States is threatened by Meloidogyne enterolobii, which reproduces on sweetpotato cultivars resistant to other RKN species. To address this issue, 69 sweetpotato genotypes were evaluated to identify sources of resistance to M. enterolobii (Me) and M. incognita (Mi). Results showed that twenty-six genotypes were highly resistant to Me and eleven were resistant to Mi, with three genotypes showing resistance to …

Leveraging Large Language Models For Enhancing Literature-Based Discovery, Ikbal Taleb, Alramzana Nujum Navaz, Mohamed Adel Serhani

All Works

The exponential growth of biomedical literature necessitates advanced methods for Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) to uncover hidden, meaningful relationships and generate novel hypotheses. This research integrates Large Language Models (LLMs), particularly transformer-based models, to enhance LBD processes. Leveraging LLMs’ capabilities in natural language understanding, information extraction, and hypothesis generation, we propose a framework that improves the scalability and precision of traditional LBD methods. Our approach integrates LLMs with semantic enhancement tools, continuous learning, domain-specific fine-tuning, and robust data cleansing processes, enabling automated analysis of vast text and identification of subtle patterns. Empirical validations, including scenarios on the effects of garlic on …

Prescription Practices, Anti-Psychotics, And Covid-19: An Intersectional Examination Of The Long-Term Care Home Setting In Canada, Olivia Ramos

Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies

Public discourse and concern over the state of long-term care homes in Canada has been ongoing over the last two decades. One of the main sources of these concerns is the off-label prescription of anti-psychotic medications to long-term care home residents. Off-label use of pharmaceuticals is common and can be beneficial in certain contexts, however, there is a risk of anti-psychotics being used as an inappropriate means of managing patients chemically in the long-term care home setting. This paper engages in three lines of inquiry: first, the regulatory landscape of on and off-label prescription in Canada; second, the off-label use …

A Phenotypic Characterization Of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia Clinical Isolates, Sara Dj Daniels

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Staphylococcus aureus is a human pathogen of serious concern because of its ability to cause serious and wide-ranging disease. Of particular concern is the ability of S. aureus to cause bacteremia (SAB), allowing the bacteria to disseminate and spread to various organs. This study addressed this issue through the phenotypic characterization of two methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) clinical isolates taken from patients with sustained complicated bacteremia at Tampa General Hospital, referred to as SA1097 and SA1098. A battery of phenotypic tests was conducted on these strains, including a growth curve, hemolysis and proteolysis screenings, cytotoxicity assays using human neutrophils, blood …

Vol. 34, No. 9 - Whole No. 186, Eleanor M. Farrell

Mythprint

Mythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups.

2024 October 24 - Academic Council Agenda And Minutes, Academic Council, East Tennessee State University

Academic Council Agenda and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Research On Data Collection And Transmission Technologies For Automatic Control Of High-Frequency Ozonators In Water Disinfection, P.I. Kalandarov, D.R. Ermanova, N.Zh. Duisenov, M.Zh. Koshkinbayeva, B.B. Shynzhigit, D.A. Abdullaeva, Kh.Kh. Abdullaev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This scientific work analyzes the research on data collection and transmission technologies for automatic control of high-frequency ozonators in water disinfection. The purpose of the study is to improve disinfection efficiency and optimize the system's operation by using IoT and artificial intelligence technologies in the control of ozonators. During the study, data collected by sensors were processed in real time through an IoT system and analyzed using artificial intelligence. Results showed that the efficiency of ozonator control increased by 25%, and ozone consumption was reduced by 20%. The use of a PID controller allowed for a 15% reduction in the …

Pneumonia Pathway’S Effectiveness In Decreasing Length Of Stay In An Acute Care, Marie Carline Hollant

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can be detrimental to patient outcomes. One major challenge affecting care for CAP is hospital length of stay (HLOS), which is associated with multiple factors, mainly comorbid conditions. One way to improve the efficiency of CAP hospital care is the implementation of pneumonia clinical pathways to ensure effectiveness in application of pneumonia treatment and care. This project evaluated the effectiveness of using pneumonia pathways by evaluating HLOS before and after the health care staff in the project site implemented pneumonia pathways. Use of the pneumonia pathways in the project site started in 2021, but there had not …

Pneumonia Pathway’S Effectiveness In Decreasing Length Of Stay In An Acute Care, Marie Carline Hollant

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can be detrimental to patient outcomes. One major challenge affecting care for CAP is hospital length of stay (HLOS), which is associated with multiple factors, mainly comorbid conditions. One way to improve the efficiency of CAP hospital care is the implementation of pneumonia clinical pathways to ensure effectiveness in application of pneumonia treatment and care. This project evaluated the effectiveness of using pneumonia pathways by evaluating HLOS before and after the health care staff in the project site implemented pneumonia pathways. Use of the pneumonia pathways in the project site started in 2021, but there had not …

Creation And Implementation Of A Nurse Practitioner Student Escape Room, Sara Arn, Msn, Crnp, Agpcnp-Bc

College of Nursing Posters

Introduction

Educational escape rooms have been gaining popularity in nursing institutions over the past few years. The current literature focuses on the creation, implementation, and benefit of escape rooms for undergraduate nursing students. This poster presentation describes the creation and implementation of an educational escape room targeted to the experiences and skills of advanced practice nursing students enrolled in nurse practitioner programs.

Impact Of Drinking Water And Sanitation Facilities On Child Mortality In Sierra Leone, Christie Ben-Carew

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are viewed as key contributors to the high rates of under-5 child deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. In one of the countries in the region, Sierra Leone, there was an absence of studies on the potential impacts of WASH on child mortality. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine how variables related to access to toilet facilities and safe drinking water in rural and urban areas of Sierra Leone impact child mortality. Secondary data from the United Nations Children's Fund 2017 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (N = 18,006) were analyzed as part of this …

Mitochondrial Memory: Transgenerational Trauma, Functional Medicine, And Quantum Physics, Rosalynn A. Vega

Anthropology Faculty Publications

Building from Karen Barad’s “diffractive methodological approach” (2007, 71), this article combines Mariella Pandolfi’s notion of the female body as a transgenerational “physiological memoir” (1990, 255) with functional medicine perspectives on mitochondria and advances in quantum physics around “entanglement” to explore a new concept—“mitochondrial memory.” Recent findings in biological research depict a communicating collective of mitochondria distributed across different “human” organs and describe how this collective controls many aspects of human health through epigenetic mechanisms. Since exact copies of mitochondria are inherited through the maternal line, I draw from anthropological theory, functional medicine research, and recent discoveries in physics to …

Pneumonia Pathway’S Effectiveness In Decreasing Length Of Stay In An Acute Care, Marie Carline Hollant

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can be detrimental to patient outcomes. One major challenge affecting care for CAP is hospital length of stay (HLOS), which is associated with multiple factors, mainly comorbid conditions. One way to improve the efficiency of CAP hospital care is the implementation of pneumonia clinical pathways to ensure effectiveness in application of pneumonia treatment and care. This project evaluated the effectiveness of using pneumonia pathways by evaluating HLOS before and after the health care staff in the project site implemented pneumonia pathways. Use of the pneumonia pathways in the project site started in 2021, but there had not …

October 24, 2024, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.