bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The increasing number of surgically excised chalazion during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Coblentz Jacqueline , Arruda Mateus , Nogueira Heitor , Fajardo Angela , Ozdemir Kubra , Burnier Miguel
Published: February 2024

Purpose:

Our goal is to determine the number of excised chalazion over the last 16 years to see if there is an increase in the last 36 months, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods:

In this retrospective study, 1772 surgically excised cases of chalazion were reviewed. The date range was between 2007 and 2021, and cases were grouped in intervals of 36 months. Information regarding age, sex, and location of the chalazion was also obtained.

Results:

Of all cases, 54% of the patients (n = 952) were male and 46% (n = 820) were female. The mean age was 46.26 years, ranging from 44.65 to 47.28 in the different groups. There was a relative increase in the number of excised chalazion over the last 36 months. From 2019 to 2021, 506 cases were diagnosed. There were fewer cases in the other groups, as follows: 2016–2018-455 cases; 2013–2015-283 cases; 2010–2012-302 cases; and 2007–2009-226 cases. Regarding location of the excised lesion, 1098 (62%) were in the upper eyelid and 674 (38%) were in the lower eyelid.

Conclusion:

In the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer patients sought medical care for nonurgent conditions, such as chalazion. However, our data showed that despite that decrease, there was an increased number in chalazion excisions. Among several possible explanations, we suggest that the use of oral protection, such as masks, could have an impact in the increased incidence of chalazion, particularly the ones that end up being surgically removed.
Incidence of malignant eyelid tumors: A 6-year period review (2015–2021)
Authors: Oliveira Daniele , Ribeiro Adriana , Diniz Sílvia , Cabral-Marques Helena , Sousa-Martins Diogo
Published: February 2024

Background:

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common malignant tumor, accounts for 85%–95% of cases of eyelid malignant tumors. Demographic factors such as age, gender, tumor location, and subtype play a crucial role in epidemiological knowledge. We investigated eyelid BCC diagnosis and treatment at the Department of Ophthalmology in Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal (CHS).

Methods:

A retrospective study was conducted on patient cases with suspected eyelid epithelial tumors who underwent excisional biopsy surgery. The study included data from the CHS database between 2015 and 2021. Data collection and subsequent analysis were based on histopathological results.

Results:

In our study, were analyzed a total of 47 tumor cases, with 68.1% located on the lower eyelids and 31.9% on the upper eyelids. Among these cases, 25 (53.2%) were classified as benign, while 22 (46.8%) were identified as malignant eyelid tumors. BCCs accounted for 90.9% of all malignant cases, with an average age of 71.7 ± 16.6 years. The nodular subtype was the most prevalent, followed by infiltrative and superficial subtypes. Superficial BCC patients were older than infiltrative BCC patients (median age = 69.5 years vs. 61.5 years). BCC primarily affected the lower eyelids compared to the upper eyelid, and there was a slight female predominance (n = 11). All diagnosed BCCs correlated with sun-exposed regions.

Conclusions:

Timely intervention is crucial for reducing morbidity. These findings emphasize the need for improved registration and notification systems to enhance the prevention and treatment of eyelid BCCs. Furthermore, despite advancements in ultraviolet-blocking technologies, further development of sunscreen specifically formulated for ocular use remains necessary to reduce the incidence of eyelid tumors.
Evaluation of oxidative stress levels as biomarkers in vitiligo patients
Authors: İnce Zeynep , Kutlu Büşra , Bozali Kübra , Yılmaz Nazan , Cengiz Fatma P , Güler Eray M
Published: February 2024

Objective:

Vitiligo is a skin disease that causes the loss of melanocyte cells, which produce pigment in the skin. There is evidence that oxidative stress plays an important role in vitiligo disease of unknown pathogenesis. Evidence suggests that there is increased oxidative stress in melanocytes in patients with vitiligo. The aim of this study is to investigate oxidative stress markers in patients with vitiligo.

Materials and Methods:

Blood samples were taken from 23 vitiligo patients and 23 healthy control groups without any disease in Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital Dermatology and Venereal Diseases Outpatient Clinic. Total antioxidant levels (TAS) and total oxidant levels (TOS) were measured photometrically method with blood samples. The oxidative stress index (OSI) was calculated as the TOS to TAS level ratio.

Results:

When the results of the vitiligo patient group were compared with the control group, TOS and OSI were found to be significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.05). No statistically significant result was found in TAS.

Conclusions:

Our results show that oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of vitiligo.
Enhanced Security in Public Key Cryptography: A Novel Approach Combining Gaussian Graceful Labeling and NTRU Public Key Cryptosystem
Authors: Kavitha S , Jayalalitha G , Sivaranjani K
Published: February 2024

This research explores an encryption system that combines the Nth-degree Truncated Polynomial Ring Unit (NTRU) public key cryptosystem with Gaussian Graceful Labeling. This process assigns distinct labels to a graph's vertices, resulting in successive Gaussian integers. The NTRU method offers enhanced security and efficient key exchange. The communication encryption process depends on integers P, a, and b, with P being the largest prime number in the vertex labeling. The original receivers are the vertex labeling with the largest prime number coefficient, while all other receivers receive messages from the sender. A polynomial algebraic mixing system and a clustering principle based on the abecedarian probability proposition are used in NTRU encryption and decryption. The choice of relatively prime integers p and q in NTRU plays a role in the construction of polynomial rings used for encryption and decryption, with specific choices and properties designed to ensure scheme security.
Data Aggregation through Hybrid Optimal Probability in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Balaji S , Jeevanandham S , Choudhry Mani Deepak , Sundarrajan M , Dhanaraj Rajesh Kumar
Published: February 2024

INTRODUCTION: In the realm of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), effective data dissemination is vital for applications like traffic alerts, necessitating innovative solutions to tackle challenges such as broadcast storms. OBJECTIVES: This paper proposes a pioneering framework that leverages probabilistic data aggregation to optimize communication efficiency and minimize redundancy. METHODS: The proposed adaptable system extracts valuable insights from the knowledge base, enabling dynamic route adjustments based on application-specific criteria. Through simulations addressing bandwidth limitations and local broadcast issues, we establish a robust WSN-based traffic information system. RESULTS: By employing primal-dual decomposition, the proposed approach identifies optimal packet aggregation probabilities and durations, resulting in reduced energy consumption while meeting latency requirements. CONCLUSION: The efficacy of proposed method is demonstrated across various traffic and topology scenarios, affirming that probabilistic data aggregation effectively mitigates the local broadcast problem, ultimately leading to decreased bandwidth demands.
Design and Comparison of 24-bit Three Operand Adders using Parallel Prefix method for Efficient Computations
Authors: Usha S , Kanthimathi M
Published: February 2024

Binary Three-operand adder serves as a foundation block used within security and Pseudo Random-Bit Generator (PRBG) systems. Binary Three-operand adder was designed using Carry Save Adder but this consumes more delay.  Therefore, a Parallel Prefix Adder (PPA) method can be utilized for faster operation. The canonical types of PPA result in a lesser path delay of approximately   O (log2 n). These adders can be designed for 8, 16, 24 or n bits. But this work is focused on developing a 24-bit three-operand adder that takes three 24-bit binary numbers as input and generates a 24-bit sum output and a carry using five different PPA methods The proposed summing circuits are operationalized with Hardware-Description-Language (HDL) using Verilog, and then subjected to synthesis using Field -Programmable Gate- Array (FPGA) Vertex 5. On comparing the proposed adders, it shows that the delay and the size occupied are significantly less in the Sklansky PPA. These faster three-operand adders can be utilized for three-operand multiplication in image processing applications and Internet of Things (IoT) security systems.
Design and Comparison of SEU Tolerant 10T Memory Cell for Radiation Environment Applications
Authors: Mangayarkarasi P , K Arunkumar , Albert Anitha Juliette
Published: February 2024

Single event upsets (SEUs), which are caused by radiation particles, have emerged as a significant concern in aircraft applications. Soft mistakes, which manifest as corruption of data in memory chips and circuit faults, are mostly produced by SEUs. The utilization of SEUs can have both advantageous and detrimental effects in some critical memory applications. Nevertheless, in adherence to design principles, Radiation-Hardening-By-Design (RHBD) methodologies have been employed to mitigate the impact of soft mistakes in memory. This study presents a novel memory cell design, referred to as a Robust 10T memory cell, which aims to improve dependability in the context of aerospace radiation environments. The proposed design has several advantages, including reduced area, low power consumption, good stability, and a decreased number of transistors. Simulations were conducted using the TSMC 65nm CMO technology, employing the Tanner tool. The parameters of the RHB 10T cell were measured and afterwards compared to those of the 12T memory cell. The findings obtained from the simulation demonstrate that the performance of the 10T memory cell surpasses that of the 12T memory cell.
Low levels of miR-143-3p are associated with severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Authors: Tubita V , Fuentes M , Callejas B , Bantulà M , Marin C , Alobid I , Bartra J , Valero A , Roca-Ferrer J , Mullol J
Published: February 2024

microRNAs (miRNAs) are small, single-stranded, non-coding RNA molecules that regulate post-transcriptional gene expression. Accumulating evidence suggests their involvement in regulating various biological and pathological processes, including inflammation. Studies have revealed distinct expression patterns of miRNAs in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with (CRSwNP) and without (CRSsNP) nasal polyps (1). Specifically, miR-155 and miR-21 have been observed to be upregulated in CRSwNP, increasing and attenuating the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, respectively (2,3). Conversely, the downregulation of miR-34, miR-449, and members of the miR-200 family has been associated with impaired ciliogenesis and the regulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition, respectively (4,5). Nonetheless, the direct role of miRNAs in CRSwNP is still being investigated.
Sino-Vietnamese Bilingual Dictionaries from the Middle Ages to the Present
Authors: Huynh Duc Du
Published: February 2024

Sino-Vietnamese bilingual dictionaries of the Middle Ages and the Modern Ages serve as crucial source materials for the examination of the historical evolution of bilingual lexicography within the realm of East Asian Chinese characters. Despite their significance, the scholarly community has bestowed limited attention on this subject, leaving numerous facets unexplored. This article endeavors to furnish a comprehensive overview of the prevailing status of Sino-Vietnamese bilingual dictionaries, delving into three primary perspectives. Building upon this framework, the historical trajectory of Sino-Vietnamese bilingual dictionaries is delineated into three pivotal epochs, each further classified into distinct sub-categories based on regional disparities between the North and the South, as well as variations attributable to different compilers. The overarching objective is to present a holistic panorama of Sino-Vietnamese bilingual dictionaries from the Middle Ages to the Modern Ages, thereby laying a solid groundwork for subsequent scholarly inquiry and advancement.
A Colexficational Analysis of Chū in Modern Chinese
Authors: Kuang Lincai
Published: February 2024

Directional verbs in modern Chinese, notably chū, are crucial. Previous studies on chū pay little attention to colexification and its mechanisms; they primarily focus on polysemy, syntactic restriction, and diachronic evolution in Mandarin Chinese. Research on Chinese topolects has also been neglected. Development of the Database of Cross-linguistic Colexifications (CLICS3) facilitates its cross-linguistic and topolectal exploration. This paper first discusses colexified pairs of chū in Modern Chinese, and constructs its colexificational network based on the CLICS3. It also argues for colexificational mechanisms of colexified extensions. Conceptual metaphor and metonymy are considered two core mechanisms accounting for the colexified extensions of chū. Metaphoric colexified extensions map onto the space, time, and state domain, following the order of “space > time > state”. As for the metonymic colexified extensions, the extended concepts result from different substructures of the image schema profiled in the motion event of chū.
Rhythmical Features of Spontaneous Spoken Narrative in Mandarin Chinese
Authors: Slaměníková Tereza , Uher David
Published: February 2024

Every oral communication is shaped by a series of closely linked factors and rhythm is one of them. The rhythmical flow in colloquial Mandarin Chinese was thoroughly described by the Czech phonetician Oldřich Švarný, who invented a unique notation system dedicated to facilitating the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language. His prosodic transcription parses speech into a two-level arrangement of prosodic units. It displays the speech rhythm as an alternation of rhythmically significant and insignificant syllables of unequal tone prominence. The paper contributes to Švarný’s findings by shifting the attention from prefabricated teaching materials to an example of unrehearsed dynamic speech. Specifically, it attempts to outline the basic rhythmical features of personal narrative and confront them with the current understanding of speech rhythm in colloquial Chinese. It also demonstrates how Švarný’s methodological framework can be exploited to investigate different types of spoken discourse.
Shakespeare’s Sonnets in the Slovene Translation of Janez Menart
Authors: Stubbs John
Published: February 2024

The poet Janez Menart was a major figure in the postwar Slovene literary milieu. As such, his complete translation of Shakespeare’s Sonnets is of great interest in its own right. When placed in the broad framework of Skopos theory, the translation and the critical argument surrounding it also illuminate the irreconcilable nature of certain divergent approaches to literary translation. The chief point my remarks here will attempt to add to the discussion is that, notwithstanding the licence Menart occasionally permitted himself, his rendering of the work as a whole displays an uncanny sense of the logic and cohesion of the overall sequence the Sonnets comprise. His practical handling of the poems anticipated later trends in Anglo-American editorial scholarship; his translation manages to be both a classic in its own language and to offer a significant, if internationally overlooked reading of the original text.
Utilization of malaria preventive strategies among pregnant women at Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Oni Olaolu O. , Bello Oluwasomidoyin O.
Published: February 2024

INTRODUCTION: Malaria in pregnancy is associated with a high rate of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Utilization of preventive strategies during pregnancy is an integral part of controlling the burden of malaria in pregnancy. This study evaluated the malaria preventive strategies utilized and the prevalence of asymptomatic malaria among pregnant women at Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital (AMTH), Ibadan, Nigeria.

METHODS: A facility-based descriptive cross-sectional study among 223 pregnant women in Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Information on socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics, malaria symptoms, and the preventive strategies utilized were obtained using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and bivariate analysis using chi-square test and multivariate analysis at 95% confidence interval and p< 0.05 was used to determine the predictors of asymptomatic malaria infection in relation to socio-demographic characteristics and malaria preventive strategies utilized.

RESULTS: The mean age was 30±5 years. More than half (53.4%) of them used insecticide-treated nets consistently, 49.3% sprayed the room regularly with insecticides, while the majority (88.3%) reported they maintained a clean environment. However, 11.7% tested positive for the malaria parasite. Consistency in the use of insecticide-treated net (ITN) and participants age were factors associated with malaria occurrence (p=0.01). The use of ITN and being >30 years of age are protective factors against having malaria infection among pregnant women (AOR= 0.34; 95%, CI=0.14-0.84) and (AOR=0.31; 95% CI=0.13-0.76) respectively.

CONCLUSION: Irrespective of all other malaria preventive strategies adopted by pregnant women, consistent use of ITN was independently a protective factor against developing malaria in pregnancy.
Investigation of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli on medical equipment and surfaces from selected hospitals in Minna, Nigeria
Authors: Wuna M. M. , Enejiyon S. O. , Dawud I. , Fasasi R.A. , Adabara N. U.
Published: February 2024

Nosocomial infections are often caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria contaminating hospital environments which can cause outbreaks as well as sporadic transmission. This study was carried out to investigate the presence of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli on medical equipment and surfaces in selected hospitals in Minna, Nigeria. A total of 130 samples were collected by swabbing medical equipment (28) and surfaces (102), the samples were screened for Escherichia coli isolates by culturing on MacConkey agar and Eosin methylene blue agar (EMB). A total 22 (17.9%) Escherichia coli were isolated, with the highest level of contamination observed in beds (31.8%) and chair surfaces (13.6%). Antibiotic susceptibility results revealed that 19(86.4%) of the E. coli isolates were multidrug-resistant showing high level of resistance to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 19(86.4%), ampicillin 18(81.8%), cefixime 17(77.3%), nalidixic acid 17(77.3%), ciprofloxacin 15(68.2%) and cefpodoxime 14(63.6%). Escherichia coli isolated exhibited high level of resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics in the treatment of E. coli infections. This is quiet alarming, as such existing prevention strategies and infection control programs should be intensified in the control of nosocomial infections.
Podlasianie wobec wartości wizerunków kultowych
Authors: Tomalska-Więcek Joanna
Published: February 2024

Podlasie zamieszkiwali przedstawiciele różnych etnosów, wierni Kościołów chrześcijańskich, przede wszystkim katolickiego, prawosławnego oraz greckokatolickiego (unickiego). Treścią artykułu jest stosunek wiernych tych Kościołów do słynących łaskami wizerunków maryjnych, formalnie pozostających własnością innego wyznania chrześcijańskiego.
John Paul II, Catholic Values, and Russia: Based on the Documentary Films by Tamara Yakzhina
Authors: Kulczycka Dorota
Published: February 2024

The author aims to show the work of Tamara Yakzhina, a Russian journalist and filmmaker of Polish origin, who for years collected materials about Pope John Paul II, with a view to bringing his personality and work closer to Russian audience. The paper concentrates on two documentaries: Fear Not! I Pray for You! (2005) and The Pope Who Did Not Die (2012). Karol Wojtyła is portrayed in both films as a figure seeking dialogue with followers of other religions, including the Orthodox Church. Moreover, the article brings to light John Paul II’s conversations with the Russian, his command of the Russian language, and his passion for Tchaikovsky’s music, Russian literature and philosophy. The author reveals that the Pope, when speaking about the most important matters, used quotes from the works of Dostoevsky. Following Yakzhina and the authorities that she mentions, the author speculates why the Holy Father never visited Russia, even though he was invited by the heads of the state. The author also shows the choice of topics the filmmaker made to accurately bring the figure of the ‘Rimsky papa’, or ‘the Roman Pope’, to Russian-speaking audiences.
Психологічні аспекти управління в галузі туризму: роль ефективного ділового спілкування
Authors: Алексєєнко-Лемовська Людмила
Published: February 2024

У статті розкривається роль якості ділового спілкування на реалізацію управлінських завдань в туристичній індустрії. Розкривається сутність впливу комунікації на управління в галузі туризму. Зазначається, що ефективне ділове спілкування в туризмі є ключовою складовою успішної діяльності, що допомагає забезпечити високу якість послуг, створити позитивний імідж та досягти поставлених цілей. Визначено шляхи покращення якості ділового спілкування в галузі туризму.
Інноваційні технології активізації читацької діяльності школярів
Authors: Віннічук Алла , Крупка Віктор
Published: February 2024

у статті розкрито проблему впровадження інноваційних технологій у літературну освіту закладу загальної середньої освіти старшої ланки. Звернено увагу на те, що інновації в освіті сприяють удосконаленню взаємодії між теорією і практикою, появі нових ідей, засобів, практик, завдяки яким підвищується читацька діяльність школярів. Значну роль у старшій ланці займають діалогічні інновації, які урізноманітнюють освітній процес, надають йому нестандартних, оригінальних форм (повідомляюча, аналітична, підсумкова, евристична бесіди). Важливе значення мають проблемні методи навчання (порушені проблеми учні можуть публічно обговорювати у формах круглого столу, ток-шоу, засідання експертної групи, форуму, симпозіуму, дебатів, акваріуму). Значної ефективності набули евристичні методи навчання: мозкова атака чи штурм, брейнстормінг, які застосовуються з метою розвитку активності, рішучості, творчої уяви, мислення учнів-читачів. Цікавим і беззаперечно потрібним у сучасній школі став метод проєктування. Ідеї проєктної роботи з питань вивчення української літератури часто зумовлювалися наміром подолати труднощі під час аналізу епічного твору. Якості кваліфікованого читача перевіряються за допомогою ігор «Літературне лото», «Куди веде цитата», «Бюро літературних знахідок», «Кошик», «Так чи ні», «Вільне письмо», «Що? Де? Коли?» тощо. Особливо значущим у сучасній школи є використання інформаційно-комунікативних технологій, яке набуває не лише популярності, а значно впливає на рівень читацької активності. Його впровадження в освітній процес ще потребує комплексного вивчення. Використання інноваційних технологій розширює комунікативне середовище школярів, сприяє розвитку їхнього критичного і творчого мислення.
ПІДГОТОВКА МАЙБУТНІХ УЧИТЕЛІВ ПОЧАТКОВИХ КЛАСІВ ДО ВИКОРИСТАННЯ СУЧАСНИХ МЕТОДІВ НАВЧАННЯ В УМОВАХ ІНКЛЮЗИВНОГО ОСВІТНЬОГО ПРОСТОРУ
Authors: Akimova Olena
Published: February 2024

У статті презентовано основні аспекти системи підготовки майбутніх учителів початкових класів до використання сучасних методів навчання в умовах інклюзивного освітнього простору. Схарактеризовано функції вчителя початкових класів в умовах розбудови інклюзії: виховна, дидактична, організаторська, інформувальна. Проаналізовано зміст фахової підготовки до використання сучасних методів викладання, що передбачають дотримання норм інклюзивності та забезпечують реалізацію креативності в професійній діяльності майбутнього вчителя початкових класів: кроссенс, комікси. Автор приходить до висновку, що система підготовки майбутніх учителів початкових класів до використання сучасних методів навчання в умовах інклюзивного освітнього простору передбачає застосування спеціальних діяльнісного й компетентнісного підходів, що передбачають не контролювальну, а фасилітаторську, тьюторську роль учителя в межах застосування методу навчання. Сучасна фахова підготовка підготовки має забезпечуватися з дотриманням принципів партнерства, інклюзивності, відповідності сьогочасним умовам реалізації освітнього процесу. Практичний аспект фахової підготовки до застосування сучасних методів реалізується в межах педагогічних практик, що відбуваються в закладах загальної середньої освіти, на базі яких створюються спеціальні умови для розвитку пізнавальних умінь і фахових компетентностей.
РЕАЛІЗАЦІЯ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ТВОРЧОГО САМОРОЗВИТКУ МАЙБУТНІХ ФАХІВЦІВ ДОШКІЛЬНОЇ ОСВІТИ В КУЛЬТУРНО-ОСВІТНЬОМУ ПРОСТОРІ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОГО КОЛЕДЖУ
Authors: Bakumenko Tetiana
Published: February 2024

The article highlights the peculiarities of the process of creative self-development of future preschool education specialists in the cultural and educational space of the pedagogical college. It is noted that the creative self-development strategy of the future preschool teacher should be determined not only by the need for professional self-improvement, but also by awareness of one's strong and weak professional and personal qualities, the comparative and adequate analysis of which, correlated with the objective assessment of colleagues and children, will allow identifying priority directions of creative self-development strategy. The problem of creative self-development of future specialists in preschool education is relevant and in demand in the aspect of modern educational trends and meets the requirements for raising a competitive specialist. It has been proven that the process of creative self-development of a student of higher education takes place effectively in the cultural and educational space of a pedagogical college in the process of internalizing environmental characteristics, a kind of "objectification" of environmental elements that are components of the subject's individual cultural and educational space, expand the limits of his competence and optimize educational the potential of the cultural and educational environment. This involves purposeful work in accordance with the defined principles of organizing the educational process in the pedagogical college.
РЕАЛІЗАЦІЯ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ВИХОВАННЯ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ ГІДНОСТІ ЗДОБУВАЧІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ ЗАСОБАМИ УКРАЇНСЬКОГО НАРОДНОГО МИСТЕЦТВА
Authors: Одарченко Вероніка
Published: February 2024

The article presents the concept of introducing into the educational process of communal institutions of higher education the technology of raising the national dignity of higher education students by means of Ukrainian folk art. The author defined and substantiated the main professionally oriented pedagogical directions of means of education of national dignity, the main requirements (pedagogical principles) of the process of implementation of research and experimental work, the basis of the content of education of national dignity. The developed stages of pedagogical technology (motivational-target, content-processual, analytical-reflective) are also highlighted and described. The developed program of the special course «Education of national dignity by means of Ukrainian folk art» is proposed, included in the curriculum of the permanent and correspondence faculty. Its purpose, content and features of the course are defined. It was concluded that the development of national dignity is carried out within the framework of a civilizational approach, which involves reliance in the process of education on the ethnic features of the Ukrainian people, the Ukrainian mentality, and therefore, patriotism, spirituality, cathedral unity, simplicity, sensitivity, high work capacity, conscience, high and versatile giftedness, etc.
ШЛЯХИ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ ВЧИТЕЛІВ-ЛОГОПЕДІВ ДО РОБОТИ В УМОВАХ РОЗВИТКОВОГО ІНКЛЮЗИВНОГО ПРОСТОРУ
Authors: Savinova Natalia , Kuterzhynska Kateruna
Published: February 2024

The article emphasizes that inclusion in social relations and inclusion in the educational process is currently the leading ideological trend in society's attitude to people with special educational needs. At the same time, systemic support for the problem of inclusive education necessitates the formation of a personnel system and the creation of a developmental 816 environment for inclusive education, which ensures compliance with important conditions for the implementation of inclusion itself. The presented didactic model of the formation of the professional readiness of future speech therapist teachers to work in an inclusive development environment is a single, open, dynamic didactic education that allows you to implement a purposeful process of professional training of future speech therapist teachers, to apply ways of realizing goals and tasks based on the final result. The principles of a systematic, activity-based, competence-oriented, practically oriented approach are the theoretical and empirical basis of research on the formation of the professional readiness of future speech therapists to work in the conditions of a developmental inclusive space. The conditions for training future speech therapists to work in the conditions of a developmental inclusive space are defined as: mastering the didactics of work in the conditions of an inclusive space, studying the prospective experience of creating a developmental inclusive space, mastering professionally oriented educational tools and didactic provision of a developmental inclusive space; creation of a card file of experience in the organization of developmental inclusive space; the equipment of the information base for the implementation of promising developments; diversification of didactic forms, methods, techniques, etc. The didactic model of training future speech therapist teachers to work in the conditions of a developmental inclusive space has propaedeutic, theoretical-operational, and productive stages. At each stage, the goal is specified, the content, methods, techniques, organizational forms, and means are determined.
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF AUTISM: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Rana Anuradha , Verma Keerti , Dixit Reena , Sharma Sujata
Published: February 2024

In Aayurvedd, Unmada is a term that represents mental ailments. It is a broad term that covers autism spectrum
disorders, too. The primary cause of Unmada, as explained in Ayurveda, is the derangement in Manas (mental
functioning), Budhi (application of the acquired knowledge), Samjna(perceptions), Jnana(experiences), Smriti(memory), Bhakti (emotional adhesions), Seela (conditioned activities). According to Ayurveda, the symptoms
of autism spectrum disorders as per DSM V criteria are diminished social interaction, impaired language and restricted repetitive behaviours (RRB), which can be co-related with Unmada. Aim and Objective- Ayurvedic
management of Autism symptoms w.s.r. Unmada: A case study in the present case study, A diagnosed case of
ASD, age four years female, came to OPD of Kaumarbhritya, Rishikul Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Haridwar. Along with the addiction to watching mobile. Materials and methods: The treatment protocol of Unmada,
like Balpanchkarma, speech therapy, and parent counselling, are adopted with classical medication according to
the Dosha predominance. Result -Balpanchkarma, like Nasya being the Dwara to Shiras, opens up the Manovaha
Srotas, Speech therapy for speaking and communication skills development, Parental counselling for social skill
development, restriction of watching mobile, etc. These procedures, along with the internal medications, have improved the present case.
Return on Assets, Current Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, and Investment Decisions Affect the Value of Tourism, Hotel, and Restaurant Companies
Authors: Matunni’ Mah Kholif , Krisnandi Herry , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: February 2024

Return on Assets (ROA), Current Ratio (CR), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), and Capital Expenditure to Book Value of Assets (CAPBVA) Investment Decision on Company Value (Tobin's Q) is the purpose of this study. Using the annual financial statements of 35 companies in the Tourism, Hotel, and Restaurant subsector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the five-year period 2017-2021, this study uses secondary data. Purposive sampling is used for sampling. The panel data regression analysis used in this study was processed using the Eviews 10 program system for data analysis. The results of this research test Return on Assets (ROA) and Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) have a positive and significant effect on Company Value (Tobin's Q), while Capital Expenditure to Book Value of Assets (CAPBVA) investment decisions have a negative and significant effect on Company Value (Tobin's Q) and Current Ratio (CR) have no effect on Company Value (Tobin's Q).
EVALUATING THE EFFICIENCY OF EVAPORATIVE REFINING USING THE BURTON-PRIM-SLICHTER EQUATION
Authors: Kravchenko A.I.
Published: February 2024

The efficiency of distillation or sublimation is assessed by the value β/β0, calculated at the melting temperature of the substance being refined using the Burton-Prim-Slichter equation (β and β0 are effective and equilibrium separation factors). Examples of calculations are given for a number of substances with a simple base: Sb, Yb, Mg, Eu, Te, Zn, Cd, Be.
CHANGES IN THE ELECTROPHYSICAL AND DETECTOR PROPERTIES OF THE PROMISING DETECTOR MATERIAL Cd1-xMnxTe DEPENDING ON THE CONCENTRATION OF IMPURITIES, DEFECTS AND MANGANESE CONTENT
Authors: Kondrik O.I. , Solopikhin D.O.
Published: February 2024

A model study was carried out about the behavior of the resistivity ρ, the Fermi level F, and the charge collection efficiency η of detectors based on the promising semiconductor material Cd1-xMnxTe, depending on the donor impurity concentration ND for different values of the manganese molar fraction x: 0.035, 0.07, and 0.3 at room temperature. The values of concentrations Ni , activation energies Ei , and the capture cross sections σi of nonequilibrium charge carriers by i-th defects acted as input data for modeling. The regularities of changes in ρ, F, η depending on the content of impurities and cadmium vacancies have been established. Methods of achieving a highresistance state, proper for a material of detector-quality, are considered. A plan for further research issues using
experimental published results is defined.
Implementacion de un programa de enriquecimiento ambiental en la unidad de modelos animales del IIBo-UNAM
Authors: Rebollar Jorge García , Marcial Mónica Martínez , Herrera Georgina Díaz
Published: February 2024

Los factores ambientales (espacio, temperatura, luz, ruido, humedad, enriquecimiento, alimentación, etc.) influyen directamente en la idoneidad y en el bienestar de los animales, ya sean animales de compañía, de granja o para uso en investigación.  Esta influencia se ve reflejada en parámetros fisiológicos como son: su comportamiento, tasa de crecimiento o ganancia de peso, su fertilidad, respuesta inmunitaria, etc. Para la evaluación del medio ambiente de los animales se utilizan los índices de rendimiento animal como son la salud, la reproducción, el crecimiento, la conducta su actividad social y de exploración y su conducta. En el caso de los animales para uso en la investigación, el enriquecimiento ambiental tiene un efecto muy importante que influye directamente en el bienestar animal y en la validez y reproducibilidad de los datos de investigación. Este enriquecimiento incluye: juguetes, utensilios, túneles, material para nido y otros objetos en diferentes materiales como el cartón, papel o plástico que brinden oportunidades para la expresión natural de la conducta de los animales y que a la vez satisfaga sus requerimientos fisiológicos y sociales. El programa de enriquecimiento ambiental utilizado en la Unidad de Modelos Biológicos del Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, UNAM, dio como resultado una mejora cualitativa en los parámetros conductuales mencionados.
Kesadaran Hukum Konsumen Atas Pembelian Produk Impor Kemasan Yang Tidak Mencantumkan Label Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Dwisvimiar Inge , Muslih Muhammad , Lathifa Gita Fitri
Published: February 2024

The surge in food imports has given rise to issues about the safety and consumer consciousness of imported food items without Indonesian labelling. The objective of the study is to examine the legal consciousness of customers at Ranch Market Tangerang with relation to packaged imported food items lacking Indonesian labels, and to elucidate the resolution process for imported food goods without Indonesian labels at Ranch Market. Conduct research using an empirical approach in the field of law. The technique is specifically applicable to concrete occurrences. The data sources consist of secondary data and primary data, which are collected using interview techniques and analysed using descriptive qualitative methods. The findings of this study indicate that the legal awareness of consumers at Ranch Market Tangerang regarding imported packaged products lacking Indonesian language labels is demonstrated through indicators of legal knowledge, comprehension, attitudes, and behaviour. Consequently, there is a necessity for enhancing consumer awareness across all indicators. The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) at Ranch Market handles the settlement of imported food products without Indonesian language labels. This is done through their supervisory function as the responsible party for resolving imported food products that have shown unsatisfactory results.
Centralidade urbana
Authors: Lombardi de Almeida Igor Tadeu , Reis Almir Francisco
Published: February 2024

Na sociedade urbana, cidades se configuram como polos econômicos e apresentam forte tendência à metropolização, formando tecidos urbanos espraiados e polinucleados. As múltiplas centralidades decorrentes do processo de expansão urbana se estabelecem, geralmente, nos lugares mais acessíveis dos assentamentos. Florianópolis, capital do estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil, apresenta um processo de crescimento semelhante às demais cidades brasileiras. Durante as últimas décadas, o município se destaca nas atividades administrativas, turísticas e tecnológicas. O incremento da dinâmica econômica ocasionou a conurbação entre os tecidos urbanos de São José, Palhoça e Biguaçu, o que fez desta a principal aglomeração urbana do estado. O tecido urbano disperso se organiza sobre um relevo acidentado, composto pelas porções continental e insular, onde se consolidam centralidades com distintas funcionalidades. Deste modo, este artigo identifica e categoriza as centralidades da Aglomeração Urbana de Florianópolis. A Teoria da Sintaxe Espacial, em especial a variável denominada valor de integração, possibilitou o levantamento das áreas mais acessíveis do assentamento e com ele, a identificação de centralidades em potencial. Em seguida, tais áreas foram avaliadas a partir de atributos secundários referentes às centralidades: uso do solo, densidade demográfica e copresença. Constatou-se quais regiões do tecido urbano apresentam qualidades de centralidade, sendo as mesmas categorizadas como centro principal, centro morfológico, subcentros e centros especializados.
Preparation of Calcite-Precipitating Bacteria-Embedded Magnesium Phosphate Cement for Self-Healing Application
Authors: Patil Deeksha , Sapkal Alankar , Pranav Shreyas , Lahoti Mukund , Gadekar Ashish , Pable Anupama , Jadhav Umesh
Published: February 2024

The present study was undertaken to check the feasibility of magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) for the immobilization of calcite-precipitating bacteria. An aqueous route of MPC synthesis was followed using magnesium phosphate Mg3(PO4)2 powder and ammonium phosphate solution. The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis confirmed the synthesis of MPC. The thermal decomposition analysis (TGA) showed decomposition of struvite between 50–60 °C - Paenibacillus sp. NCIM 5410 was used due to its urea hydrolysis ability. pH 9 was found to be optimum for urea hydrolysis. The urea hydrolysis steadily decreased with an increase in temperature from 30 °C to 60 °C. The hydrolysis was seen to increase with an incubation time of up to 72 h and subsequently reduced. The bacteria showed 90% urea hydrolysis at pH 9, 30 °C temperature, and after 72 h. The bacterial spores were incorporated during MPC synthesis, which helped their immobilization. The bacterial spore-containing MPC decomposed around 70 (±0.48)% of urea. Further, calcite precipitation was studied. The precipitate formed due to bacterial action in the MPC crack showed the presence of calcium. The calcite precipitation helped to reduce the water absorption by MPC specimens. The spore containing MPC specimens showed around 2.62 (±0.55) % water absorption. These results suggest that it is possible to synthesize bioactive MPC by immobilizing bacterial spores in MPC.
Governance and Social Sustainability Reporting and Financial Performance of Listed Oil and Gas Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Ogah Inalegwu , Lambe Dr Isaac , Aza Professor Mangba Solomon
Published: February 2024

The realization that being socially and environmentally responsible can facilitate long-term growth goals, raise productivity and optimize shareholder value has made sustainability issue a major concern for businesses of all sizes to preserve capital for future generations. This study examines the effect of governance sustainability reporting and social sustainability reporting on financial performance of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The ex-po facto research design was adopted with reliance on secondary data from annual report of listed oil and gas firms. The Judgemental sampling technique was employed in selecting the 9 firms out of 10 oil and gas firms in Nigeria for 2011-2022 financial year. Panel regression estimation was used which is random effect by Hausman test which was analyzed using E-views 10. The findings show that governance sustainability reporting and social sustainability reporting has positive significant effect on return on equity of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The study concludes that that governance sustainability reporting and social sustainability reporting has a positive significant effect on financial performance of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The recommendation is based on the findings of this study that management of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria should compliance with governance sustainability reporting and social sustainability reporting and be made mandatory for firms and the guidelines for sustainability reporting assessment should be established to compel companies to accommodate sustainability reporting disclosure because of the multiplier effect on financial performance of the firm.
Biometrics and Beyond: Innovating Against Buddy Punching Losses
Authors: Manikam Karthikeyan
Published: February 2024

Purpose: This paper examines Buddy Punching, a type of Time Theft where employees clock in or out for each other. It emphasizes the financial and ethical consequences this has in organizational environments.

Methodology: The study uses both quantitative analysis and technology review. It measures the financial effects of Buddy Punching, focusing on average employer losses of $1,560 per employee each year. The paper also evaluates potential solutions like facial recognition and AWS Rekognition.

Findings: Our analysis shows that Buddy Punching lowers morale, raises payroll costs, and encourages dishonesty. The study suggests that technological solutions like facial recognition and AWS Rekognition effectively combat this unethical behavior. However, their use also brings up ethical issues that need to be addressed.

Unique Contribution to Theory, policy and practice: This paper expands existing research by measuring the financial effects of Buddy Punching and critically evaluating the effectiveness and ethics of technological solutions. It adds to the discussion on workplace ethics and technology management. The paper also offers a thorough strategy for reducing Buddy Punching and promoting honesty and responsibility at work.
Un Acercamiento a las semánticas Nmatriciales basadas en QST
Authors: Jorge Juan Pablo , Holik Federico , Krause Décio
Published: February 2024

Se introduce la teoría de quasets QST en la base formal de las Nmatrices. El objetivo es construir un sistema Nmatricial reemplazando en su formulación todos los conjuntos estándar por quasets. De esta manera, debido a que QST es una extensión conservativa de ZFA (la teoría con átomos), pueden obtenerse Nmatrices generalizadas (Q-Nmatrices). Se presentan diferentes posibles compleciones de la axiomática de QST, ya que la formulación original no cuenta con algunos axiomas necesarios para el objetivo de este trabajo. Una de las consecuencias más atractivas de la axiomática extendida es la existencia de quasets complementarios que admiten elementos comunes con pertenencia indeterminada. Estos elementos pueden interpretarse como sistemas cuánticos en superposición de estados, o en el caso de quasets de valores de verdad, como elementos que no son ni designados ni no designados. Presentamos también un vínculo directo entre QST y la teoría de Rough Sets RST, que garantiza la existencia de modelos constituidos por rough sets para QST. Algunas consecuencias de nuestro formalismo son analizadas para las relaciones de consecuencia lógica fundadas en la nueva semántica.
Um novo semestre acadêmico e as expectativas após os recentes recuos nas Política Públicas Educacionais
Authors: Torriglia Patricia Laura , Faggion Bergmann Juliana Cristina , Triches Jocemara , Carvalho de Carvalho Diana
Published: February 2024

Editorial do Volume  41, número 2, 2023 da revista Perspectiva
Seção Artigos de Demanda Contínua
Old and modern volcanic depictions as evidence of communities-volcanoes mutualism in Colombia
Authors: Sánchez John J. , Posada William A.
Published: February 2024

Studying the different ways in which the concept of volcanism is represented is crucial in the understanding of communities’ perception of the volcanic phenomena. In this contribution, 129 modern (2021-2023) depictions of volcanoes in Colombia between latitudes 0.82 and 5.96° N are described and classified into different contexts of use. Prehispanic depictions of volcanism are investigated in rock art sites (3 pictographs and 33 petroglyphs), and 15 distinct mythical narratives compiled and confirmed through interviews in the State of Nariño. We suggest that many of the rock art sites contain motifs that are reminiscent of the idea of volcanism, and that many of the folk tales include allusions to the volcanic concept. By collating the information contained in modern and older depictions, a link is established with the reality of the volcanic phenomena that shows how mutualism takes root between communities and volcanoes. The beneficial aspects derived from this relationship influence the perception of volcanic hazards in the region.