bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
To Study the Effect of Prophylactic use of Tranexamic Acid in Postpartum Blood Loss after Normal Vaginal Delivery
Authors: Chawla Sushil , Siddique Nilopher , Jose Tony
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Postpartum hemorrhage is responsible for major morbidity and mortality all over the world. Uterotonics are used to prevent uterine atony and decrease blood loss after delivery. Tranexamic acid is recommended to be used to reduce the blood loss after delivery.

Materials and Methods:

Three hundred patients were studied in two groups. Control group was given standard of care and the test arm was given standard of care and injection tranexamic acid 1000 mg iv stat. The data were analyzed for the postpartum blood loss and change in the hemoglobin levels.

Results:

This randomized controlled trial showed lesser reduction in the postdelivery hemoglobin and hematocrit levels of the patients who received tranexamic acid but it was not statistically significant, but it showed significant reduction in the volume of blood loss in 6 h postdelivery period in the women receiving tranexamic acid.

Conclusions:

This randomized controlled trial showed significant reduction in the volume of blood loss in 6 h postdelivery period in the women receiving tranexamic acid.
Natural Orifice Approach to Parathyroid Surgery: An Anesthesiologist’s Challenge
Authors: Subramanian S. , Bhalerao Pradnya Milind , Jadhavar Suraj , Kuttarmare Shital Mahendra , Jebaraj Stephan
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT

Endocrine surgeries pose unique challenges to the anesthesiologists, so is the case in primary hyperparathyroidism due to hypercalcemia. A 29-year-old male, operated case of intertrochanteric femur neck fracture following trivial fall, had history of frequent muscle cramps and fatiguability post operatively and swelling in right side of front of neck. On investigating, his thyroid function tests were normal, elevated serum calcium, alkaline phosphatase and parathormone, and decreased phosphate. After ultrasound of neck and abdomen, the patient was diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism and posted for peroral endoscopic parathyroidectomy under general anesthesia. Induction was done with propofol and succinylcholine video-direct laryngoscopy-guided nasal intubation was done to avoid the pathological fracture of cervical spine; maintained on isoflurane, fentanyl and titrated doses of vecuronium; extubated smoothly and shifted to intensive care unit. Thorough perioperative monitoring of electrolytes including calcium was done. Adequate preoperative assessment, preparation, monitoring the signs and symptoms of hypo/hypercalcemia, and maintaining normocalcemia during perioperative period determines the success of anesthetic management.
Theory Papers for Postgraduate Examinations: Are they Utilized Optimally as an Assessment Method?
Authors: Routh Dronacharya , Datta Karuna , Lall Mahima , Prakash Jyoti , Vaidya Rajesh , Naithani Nardeep
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Theory papers have been the most commonly employed method to assess learning outcomes in medical education. In these papers, both recall abilities and higher-order cognitive functions need to be assessed giving proper weightage as per relevance. Hence it becomes necessary that valid assessment methods are employed to evaluate the required objectives/competencies. The objective of the study was to develop a method for analyzing postgraduate question papers of various specialties.

Methodology:

A rubric matrix was created with three broad objective criteria to assess framing and layout of the questions in each paper, analysis of different sets for same examination, and finally an overall assessment of all the papers for each subject.

Results:

A total of 28 specialty papers were available. A total number of papers analysed = 340. The overall mean score out of total 60 marks was 38.64 ± 4.5. It was seen that the majority (60%) of the departments have been graded as fair on analysis of the theory papers. None of the departments were graded as very good, while 7% of them were graded as good. Although a very minuscule percentage of the papers had grammatical errors and duplication of questions in the sets, only 57% of the departments had done a proper moderation and 21% had used higher domains of learning for assessment.

Conclusion:

Analysis of postgraduate question papers showed that the questions asked for postgraduates are more recall-based instead of higher taxonomy of cognitive domain.
Assessment of Sleep Quality among Nursing Students on Clinical Posting in a Tertiary Health Facility in North-Western Nigeria
Authors: Abubakar Muhammad Shakur , Ibrahim Halima Umar , Aliyu Ibrahim
Published: February 2024

Context:

The sleep quality of nursing students needs to be assessed in the context of their living conditions in order to know the best way to improve any abnormality noted.

Aim:

To assess the quality of sleep of nursing students and determine its relationship with their conditions of living among other factors.

Methods and Material:

A cross-sectional descriptive study involving nursing students on postings in a tertiary health facility. The socio-demographic data were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. The sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) questionnaires.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Data were analyzed using the Statistical Product for Service Solution (SPSS) for Windows version 22. Chi-square (χ2) or Fisher’s exact tests were used to determine the association between sleep quality and various parameters.

Results:

The total participants were 255 with a mean age of 21.5 ± 3.4 yrs and a male to female ratio of 0.4:1. The mean sleep latency period and mean sleep duration were 21.5 ± 14.0 minutes and 6.4 ± 1.4 hours respectively. The mean ESS was 9.8 ± 3.5 indicating an increased tendency for daytime sleepiness. The mean PSQI was 6.2 ± 3.0. Seventy-three percent of the participants were poor sleepers (had scores of ≥5); 7.1% of them had a level of severity needing medical help. The quality of sleep and daytime sleepiness were significantly associated with the number of roommates and source of funding respectively.

Conclusion:

Most of the participants have poor sleep quality which is significantly associated with the number of roommates and source of funding.
Construction of invariant Lyapunov norms for planar switching systems
Authors: Musaeva Asiiat Magomedovna
Published: February 2024

We consider the problem of the stability of linear dynamical switching systems. It is known that an irreducible $d$-dimensional system always has an invariant Lyapunov norm (a Barabanov norm), which determines the stability of the system and the rate of growth of its trajectories. We prove that in the case of $d=2$ the invariant norm is a piecewise analytic function and can be constructed explicitly for every finite system of matrices. The method of construction, an algorithm for computing the Lyapunov exponent and a way for deciding the stability of the system are presented. A complete classification of invariant norms for planar systems is derived. A criterion of the uniqueness of an invariant norm of a given system is proved, and some special norms (norms generated by polygons and so on) are investigated.
Bibliography: 30 titles.
Case Study: Power Hop Improvement by Rear Mount Redesign - Small Passenger Car
Authors: Barbetti Marcos Rogerio Sanches
Published: February 2024

This Paper has as objective to describe the powertrain mount system and its relation with the Power Hop phenomenon. It will be present the Powertrain mounts stiffness characteristics and how the mounts manage the loads inputs.

In this study, we will review a summary about powertrain mounts main characteristics to help the understanding how to establish the static and dynamic characteristics, with the engine torque applied over the system. It will be present how the Powertrain mounts shall manage the loads inputs.

As a Case Study, it was applied one small passenger vehicle as hardware. This vehicle presents the powertrain mounts system as pendulum three points configuration. In addition, this vehicle presents the Power Hop phenomenon mainly in Reverse take off flat road. The required load data was collected through load cells installed on the powertrain mount system. The Power Hop phenomenon is mainly impacted by the rear mount, so the load data is related to rear mount direction X.

The solution was developed around the rear mount design. Its current design (Load deflection curve) was compared to competitor design that does not present the Power Hop phenomenon. The vehicle under study has a constrain related to engine package that was considered for solution development.

The study conclusion allows to comprehend the loads sensitivity against the rear mount rubber stiffness variation. The current scenario and proposed scenario were both subjectively (According to customer point of view) evaluated by NV&H specialists.
Guía para la aplicación de la PECAL 2110 (AQAP 2110) dentro de un Sistema de Gestión de la Calidad 9100
Authors:   IAQG-1 Standards Committee
Published: February 2024

Este documento se ha preparado y emitido para proporcionar información y orientación sobre la aplicación de la PECAL 2110 cuando el suministrador se adhiere a las disposiciones de la norma 9100. Este documento se publica como anexo a la AQAP-2110-SRD.2 e IA9137. Ha sido desarrollado conjuntamente por la OTAN y los representantes de la industria para utilizarlo en la OTAN y en la industria a fin de facilitar el uso y la comprensión de la relación entre la PECAL 2110 y la norma 9100. Las PECAL pueden ser necesarias cuando una nación compradora utiliza el programa Foreign Military Sales (FMS) como método de adquisición.

Pretende contribuir a una interpretación unificada de los requisitos de la PECAL 2110 por parte del comprador y de su suministrador 9100.

Su contenido no tiene estatus legal ni contractual, ni sustituye, añade ni cancela ningún requisito de la PECAL 2110 o la norma 9100.

Debido a la multitud de condiciones que pueden existir (en función de factores tales como el tipo de trabajo o proceso, los dispositivos utilizados y las habilidades del personal implicado), esta guía no debería considerarse como exhaustiva, ni tampoco debería considerarse que impone medios o métodos específicos para cumplir los requisitos contractuales. Los grupos de interés deberían ser conscientes de que pueden utilizarse otros medios o métodos para cumplir estos requisitos.

Los usuarios de esta guía deberían tener en cuenta en todo momento que los requisitos de la PECAL 2110 son obligatorios, según se menciona en el contrato, para los suministradores y subsuministradores.
Fluid for Passenger Car Type Automatic Transmissions
Authors:   Fuels and Lubricants TC 3  Driveline and Chassis Lubrication
Published: February 2024

This SAE Information Report details some of the equipment and procedures used to measure critical characteristics of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) used in current automatic transmissions. It is intended to assist those concerned with the design of transmission components, and with the selection and marketing of ATFs for the use in passenger car and light-duty truck automatic transmissions. The information contained herein will be helpful in understanding the terms related to properties, designations, and service applications of ATFs.
Quantile Normalization for High Throughput Circulating MicroRNA Expression Study using TaqMan® Low Density Array Panels: Supporting Evidence
Authors: Ahmad Azmir , Mohamed Syarah Syamimi , Tumian Afidalina , Tolos Siti Marponga , Sivanesan Vijaya Mohan , Leman Wan Ishlah , Abdullah Kahairi , Mohamad Irfan , Wan Zainon Wan Mohd. Nazri , Rosla Luqman , Syed Yussof Sharifah Nor Ezura , Mark Paul , Mohamed@Awang Kamariah , Ramli Rosdi , Omar Eshamsol Kamar , Mohd. Yassin Mohd. Wardah , Mohamad Mohd. Amin Marwan , Kaderi Mohd. Arifin
Published: February 2024

In searching for new biomarkers, high throughput technique has been widely used by researchers, including for gene expression study. However, the reliability and accuracy of results from high throughput study critically depends on appropriate data management, including normalization methods. Data driven normalization has been introduced as a normalization method for high throughput gene expression study. Thus, this study was conducted to evaluate the performance of various data driven and reference genes normalization methods using a high throughput circulating microRNA expression dataset. A quantification cycle (Cq)  dataset generated from a high throughput circulating microRNA study was used to test the normalization methods using HTqPCR package in R software. The normalized Cq generated from different methods were compared descriptively using box plot analysis and coefficient of variance. The box plot analysis showed that quantile normalization produced more homogenous Cq distribution, lesser outliers and reduced coefficient of variance as compared to other normalization methods in screening and validation phases. The overview on quantile normalized Cq showed consistency in its level of expression before and after 2-∆∆Cq calculation indicating the reliability of quantile normalized Cq. Quantile normalization is suggested to be used in high throughput miRNA expression study due to its performance in homogenizing the data, reduce outliers and coefficient of variance.
In Vitro Medium-Term Storage of Banana Cultivar ‘Barangan’ Using Alginate-Encapsulation Technique
Authors: Indrayanti Reni , Wulandari Nadia Fitria , Sutanto Agus , Asharo Rizal Koen , Adisyahputra
Published: February 2024

In vitro medium-term storage using the alginate-encapsulation technique is essential for conserving plant genetic resources, preserving vegetatively propagated species by controlling the growth and development of explants, and maintaining plant biodiversity. The study aimed to obtain the optimum combination medium for the encapsulation of bananas and evaluate the viability of the alginate-encapsulated explants after storage. In vitro, medium- term storage of nodule-like meristem of banana cultivar ‘Barangan’ was performed using sodium alginate, paclobutrazol (PBZ), and Murashige and Skoog (MS) salt. This research consists of 3 stages: (1) Initiation and multiplication of in vitro shoots and nodule-like meristems; (2) In vitro medium-term storage of banana by encapsulation technique; (3) Regeneration of nodule-like meristem explants after in vitro storage. This research showed that the banana's number of nodule-like meristem was optimum on media supplemented with thidiazuron (TDZ) 0.22 mgL-1 and indole 3-acetic acid (IAA) 1.75 mgL-1. Encapsulation explant of nodules-like meristems using 3% sodium alginate in full and half-strength MS salt medium supplemented with PBZ 2.5 mgL-1 and incubated in liquid MS medium was able to store nodule-like meristem for six months. The color of the explants remains green, and the capsule is not damaged. Sub-culture of nodule-like meristem after storage in MS salt medium containing TDZ 0.22 mgL-1 and IAA 1.75 mgL-1 showed that nodules-like meristems could regenerate to form new shoots and nodule-like meristem three months after sub-cultured. This research concludes that encapsulated nodule-like meristem was recorded until six months of storage. PBZ was a necessary retardant in minimizing the growth during storage.
Komu je namenjen in kaj vsebuje učbenik Nataše Logar 10!: strokovno-znanstveno pisanje od prve do zadnje strani
Authors: Logar Nataša
Published: February 2024

Učbenik 10! je rezultat dvajsetletnega prebiranja in ocenjevanja študijskih izdelkov ter zaključnih del, večinoma resda nastalih na različnih programih Fakultete za družbene vede (FDV), a tudi drugje. V pogovorih z mentorji in mentoricami se je pokazalo, da študenti in študentke v visokošolsko izobraževanje vstopajo s pomanjkljivim poznavanjem osnov pravopisa, slovnice in stila, tj. osnov, ki vsekakor pritičejo akademskemu pisanju, fakultetni učitelji in učiteljice – sploh če niso jezikoslovci in jezikoslovke – pa tem temam ne utegnejo nameniti večje pozornosti ali posebnih pedagoških ur. Učbenik 10! je pregleden ter skuša biti jasen in spodbuden.
Simple conditions for the transformation of dynamical coordinates into canonical ones in Hamiltonian dynamics
Authors: Cassam-Chenaï Patrick
Published: February 2024

We obtain conditions, which when fulfilled, permit to transform the coordinates of a dynamical system into pairs of canonical ones for some Hamiltonian system. These conditions, restricted to the class of coordinate transformations which act on each coordinate independently, are greatly simplified. However, they are surprisingly successful in defining canonical coordinates and an associated Hamiltonian for several test examples. So, a method is proposed to exploit these simple transformations in a systematic manner.
Does one size fit all? A survey of preceptor perceptions and experiences with remote rotations
Authors: Lam Bonnie , Sivakumaran Gajan , Bjelajac Mejia Aleksandra , Kwan Debbie
Published: February 2024

Background: During the pandemic, experiential rotations transitioned from in-person to remote rotations.
Methods: The authors surveyed preceptors about their experiences and perceptions of remote rotations. Preceptors completed an online questionnaire divided into six domains: 1) General demographics; 2) Preceptor/student relationship; 3) Preceptor support and continuing professional development opportunities; 4) Technology; 5) Preceptor perceptions; and 6) Motivators and challenges. Responses were coded and analysed for emerging themes.
Results: A total of 47 out of 157 preceptors (30%) responded to the questionnaire, and most preceptors were willing to precept remotely again (85%). Student responsiveness (87%) and enjoyment of teaching (83%) were the greatest motivators. Major themes reflected the preceptor’s struggles in building rapport and facilitating in-the-moment learning opportunities. Preceptors identified guidance and on-going support as key factors to ensure preceptor and student readiness and to manage expectations. The formula for a successful rotation included careful consideration of appropriate pedagogy, technology, and a dose of motivation.
Conclusion: Preceptors reflected a positive experience in leading remote rotations. Traditional precepting approaches employed during in-person rotations need to be adapted and individualised for the context of remote rotations, highlighting that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Transitioning to a remote environment generates new opportunities and drives innovation.
A cross-sectional study of the current situation with therapeutic drug monitoring in Thailand: Requirements, challenges and the role of educational institutions
Authors: Chatjaroenpat Sorawit , Chuenmueang Chawanagon , Jaisue Siriluk
Published: February 2024

Background: Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is a drug dose determination tool for individualised therapy.
Objective: This study examined the TDM services provided by hospitals and topics taught in pharmacy schools in Thailand.
Methods: TDM service and curriculum questionnaires were sent to 179 hospitals and all 19 pharmacy schools in Thailand. Correlations were tested using Fisher’s exact test.
Results: Completed questionnaires were returned by 116 hospitals (64.8%). Forty-three hospitals (37.1%) conducted TDM and most were large hospitals (>500 beds, n=27, 62.8%). Higher numbers of beds and pharmacists positively correlated with conducting TDM (p < 0.001 and p = 0.003, respectively). Phenytoin was the most frequently monitored drug (n=39, 90.7%). All pharmacy schools taught TDM for phenytoin, valproic acid, vancomycin, carbamazepine, and digoxin. The most frequently cited benefit of TDM was to prevent adverse drug reactions (n = 108, 93.1%). The primary reason cited for not conducting TDM was a lack of in-house laboratories (n=78, 67.2%).
Conclusion: Despite a positive attitude among respondents and that TDM subjects were being taught in all pharmacy schools in Thailand, less than half of the surveyed hospitals reported conducting TDM. Providing smaller hospitals with access to the TDM laboratories and expertise at large hospitals could increase this proportion.
Analise florística, fitossociológica e estoque de carbono da mata ciliar do Rio Peixe, Norte de Minas Gerais
Authors: Veloso Maria das Dores Magalhães , Freitas Erica Vanessa Durães de , Oliveira Priscila Santos , Ribeiro Arruda Sônia , Silva Jefferson Rodrigo Teixeira , Santos Rubens Manoel dos , Fernandes Luiz Arnaldo , Santos de Araujo Walter
Published: February 2024

As Matas Ciliares, mesmo representando uma pequena porção do bioma no qual são inseridas, destacam-se pela riqueza e diversidade botânica, além da atuação na manutenção dos cursos d’água e na conservação da biodiversidade, são importantes também para o sequestro e fixação de carbono. Estas características, levam estas áreas a serem reconhecidas, como uma das formações florestais mais importantes. No norte de Minas Gerais, em função dos processos de antropização, esses ambientes encontram-se altamente ameaçados. Este estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar a estrutura fitossociológica da comunidade arbórea da mata ciliar do Rio do Peixe e quantificar o estoque de carbono na biomassa vegetal. Foram amostrados 2.143 indivíduos, pertencentes a 192 espécies e 39 famílias. As famílias mais ricas foram Fabaceae, Myrtaceae, Rubiaceae, Apocynaceae e Combretaceae. O índice de diversidade H' = 4,26 e J’ = 0,56. O estoque de carbono total foi de 2548,97 Mg C/ha, que variou entre parcelas pela quantidade de indivíduos, DAP e altura dos mesmos. Desta forma pode-se concluir que a mata ciliar do Rio do peixe, mesmo apresentando uma diversidade alta, está em um alto estágio de degradação e poucos trechos ao longo do rio conservam ainda uma mata robusta e com grande representatividade.
¿En qué norma se regula el delito canónico de pornografía infantil? Un alegato a favor de la cláusula “contra bonos mores”
Authors: Alonso García Carlos Ramiro
Published: February 2024

Resumen: El artículo tiene como objetivo presentar y analizar las discrepancias que existen en la regulación del delito de pornografía infantil, entre la versión codicial (c. 1398 § 1. 3° CIC) y la que ofrecen las Normas sobre los delitos más graves reservados a la Congregación para la doctrina de la fe (art. 6.2 SST 2021).
En el trabajo se mostrará como la falta de armonización entre ambas regulaciones no es posible interpretarse en el sentido de que el legislador esté queriendo seleccionar, entre las conductas que se prohíben en el c. 1398 § 1. 3° CIC, un grupo de ellas, que serían a las que afecta la reserva al Dicasterio para la Doctrina de la Fe, de otras que no quedarían afectadas por la reserva. Este hecho unido a la circunstancia de que el SST 2021 fue promulgado con posterioridad a la Reforma del Libro VI, hace que surjan dudas sobre la vigencia de la norma codicial o si ha sido reformada en algún sentido por la norma posterior.
Esta circunstancia abre a una discusión ulterior de profundo interés doctrinal y jurisprudencial para determinar cuál de las dos redacciones empleadas por el legislador es la que, efectivamente, tipifica el delito de pornografía infantil. Esto implicará ahondar en las instituciones canónicas de la promulgación de las normas (cc.7-8), su derogación (cc. 20-21), así como su ámbito de aplicación.
Delitos contra la verdad y el secreto
Authors: Astigueta Damián G.
Published: February 2024

Resumen: El análisis gira en torno a una serie de delitos que son considerados crímenes contra la verdad y la buena fama. Delitos que, tras la reforma del Libro VI del CIC 83 llevada a cabo por el papa Francisco con el Motu Proprio “Vos estis lux mundi”, se encuentran englobados en los cánones 1390, que en sus dos parágrafos regula las falsas denuncias; el c. 1391, que se centra en la falsedad documental, presentando varias hipótesis según se trate de confección, alteración, destrucción, ocultación o utilización; y el c.1371 relativo a la verdad y el secreto. Este último canon regula una serie de figuras, entre las que se encuentran las dos novedosas de la violación del secreto pontificio y la omisión de la debida denuncia. El análisis se detiene en diferenciar la calumnia de la detracción, en dos momentos: al reflexionar sobre la falsa denuncia calumniosa y, luego, al tratar la lesión de la buena fama. Con todo, como bienes jurídicos protegidos, se reflexiona sobre la verdad y la buena fama en su realidad concreta y en su dimensión pública en la perspectiva cristiana: la que cultiva el testigo de Jesucristo.
L’effetto sospensivo dell'impugnazione delle decisioni penali
Authors: Montini G. Paolo
Published: February 2024

Riassunto: Il tema ha come referente principale il can. 1353 del CIC. Questo canone non è stato riformato, ma la sua interpretazione è soggetta al contesto del nuovo libro VI secondo il can. 17. Questo prescritto, che appartiene alla tradizione canonica, ha il suo remoto fondamento nel diritto naturale. Il presente lavoro procede a un'interpretazione scolastica e utile del can. 1353 secondo le sue parole. Certamente, l'effetto sospensivo stabilito dal canone si verifica solo in campo giudiziale in caso di appello avverso una sentenza che irroga o dichiara una pena, e in campo amministrativo, in caso di ricorso avverso un decreto che dichiara o infligge una pena. Di conseguenza, si analizza cos'è e cosa non è l'appello, il ricorso amministrativo e la pena; la sentenza giudiziale o il decreto amministrativo che irroga o dichiara una sanzione; e i termini “a quo” e “ad quem” della sospensione. D'altra parte, lo studio affronta la relazione del can. 1353 con i cann. 1638, 1722 e 143§ 2, nonché con altre situazioni controverse come casi di “delicta graviora”, gli appelli e ricorsi parziali, la retroattività e la possibilità dell'Ordinario di stabilire misure cautelari.
El rol del ordinario en el derecho penal
Authors: Iannone Filippo
Published: February 2024

Resumen: Se introduce el trabajo recordando quienes son llamados Ordinarios en la Iglesia. Quien Ordinario del lugar. Quienes no son Ordinario del lugar y quienes no son Ordinarios. A su vez, profundizando en la responsabilidad del Obispo diocesano, se introducen sus deberes y obligaciones, también como juez y, más en concreto, en relación con el derecho penal. Con respecto al Obispo diocesano, se da cuenta de las importantes precisiones que introduce el Libro VI. Ante la noticia del delito, ha de realizar una diligente investigación previa, y en caso de fundadas sospechas de culpabilidad, dar comienzo al procedimiento penal. Pues, solo se aplican o declaran las penas expiatorias tras seguir un proceso penal. Ciertamente, el proceso penal canónico se dirige a la búsqueda de la verdad acerca de la inocencia o culpabilidad del sujeto y en él se ha de observar en todo caso el derecho de defensa y la presunción de inocencia. Demostrada la culpabilidad y aplicada la sanción, esta habrá de ser ejecutada, puesto que el Libro VI introduce la obligación bajo sanción de ejecutar cualquier Sentencia o Decreto ejecutorio, no solo los penales. Con todo, se recuerda que el derecho penal promulgado busca el bien de las almas y se ha de aplicar como instrumento de salvación (c. 1752).
La legalidad de la aplicación de las penas y las facultades especiales concedidas a la congregación para el clero
Authors: Rella Ríos Antonio
Published: February 2024

Resumen: Desde 2009 el hoy Dicasterio para el Clero hace uso de unas facultades especiales concedidas para aplicar la pena de expulsión del estado clerical y otras penas perpetuas. El motivo original -dar una respuesta adecuada y rápida a los casos escandalosos- ha implicado la vulneración de algunas garantías procesales. En algunos elementos de procedimiento se identifican algunas acciones que van contra la ley canónica.
Otras novedades relevantes en el Texto Reformado del Libro VI
Authors: Sánchez-Girón Renedo José Luis
Published: February 2024

Resumen: Los cambios operados en la reforma del Libro VI del Código de Derecho Canónico en materia de prescripción de la acción criminal comportan para muchos delitos un nuevo plazo de prescripción más amplio. En esto habría de tenerse en cuenta el principio de irretroactividad de la ley penal más desfavorable. En cuanto al precepto penal, el texto reformado, como el anterior, no se pronuncia explícitamente sobre la necesidad de un proceso penal para imponer o declarar la pena establecida en el precepto. Diversas consideraciones podrían llevar a pensar en la posibilidad de hacerlo sin un proceso, o sin desarrollarlo por entero; algo que podría chocar con cuestiones de principio y que, en su caso, reclamaría alguna disposición legal sobre ello. También se pueden señalar otras novedades de interés en el texto reformado.
AGRICULTURE IN BRAZIL
Authors: Matthew N. O. Sadiku  , Chandra M. M. Kotteti  , Janet O. Sadiku
Published: February 2024

Brazil is the largest nation in terms of arable land. It has abundant land and water resources. It is among the few nations with potential to increase agricultural productivity. Access to export markets is crucial for Brazilian agriculture. Brazil is the third biggest exporter of agro-food products after the European Union and the United States. It is now regarded as a top-5 producer of 34 commodities and is the largest net exporter in the world. It is a leading comprehensive exporter of soybean, sugar, coffee, oranges, poultry, beef, cotton, corn, orange juice, and ethanol. The nation is essentially self-sufficient in basic foodstuffs. This paper introduces the reader to the practice of agriculture in Brazil.
EXAMINING PORT CITY DEVELOPMENT AS A STRATEGY TO ATTRACT CRUISE VISITORS
Authors: Selvaduray Mahendrran , Bandara Yapa Mahinda , Yunus Norhaslinda
Published: February 2024

The expansion of urban development and commercial centers within the geographical boundaries of ports and cities has significantly contributed to the growth of national income. However, maritime-based countries face the challenge of staying competitive in the dynamic port-city landscape. To address these issues, this paper employs a bibliometric approach to review existing literature on port-cities, identifies challenges faced by port-cities as cruise visitor attractions, and proposes a new framework for their sustainable future in the maritime cruise industry. By analysing 73 journal articles through VoS Viewer and employing content analysis with NVivo 12 software, the paper presents a problem-solving guideline framework that can aid nations in tackling major challenges related to port-city development and cruise tourism.
POTENTIAL, CHALLENGES, AND PROSPECTS FOR PAKISTAN'S BLUE ECONOMY
Authors: Ur Rehman Munib
Published: February 2024

The value of water and oceans in fostering inhabitation and facilitating trade and economic connectivity is immense. Sea-trade has historically played a crucial role in building a state's economic power. Pakistan, with over 1000 km of coastline and an extended Exclusive Economic Zone covering 290,000 sq.km, possesses abundant marine, fisheries, mineral, and energy resources that can generate significant revenues. Additionally, Pakistan's geo-oceanic position offers vast opportunities for sea-based activities like transportation, tourism, shipbuilding, port facilities, and renewable energy. This paper highlights the challenges and prospects of Pakistan's Blue Economy, providing policy recommendations for its development.
Revisiting Lumumba’s Political Identity Through a Colonial Lens in De-Colonial Congo (1956-1965)
Authors: Quinonez Jeremy , Murillo Bianca
Published: February 2024

In 1960, the Congolese people elected Patrice Lumumba as Prime Minister of the Congo. In 1961, after a complicated development on international events, the CIA financed Belgium troops murdered Lumumba via firing squad. This paper will focus on Belgium’s colonial attempt to use the media to attack Lumumba’s political image. From 1956-1960, it will elaborate on the rise of Belgium’s media attempts as a counter to the growing support  of Lumumba’s pro-independence identity. It will then focus on this same struggle in the context of the U.N. and Ralph Bunche’s presence in the Congo. Consequently, it intersects with U.S. reaction against Lumumba’s political identity in the summer of 1960.The final section will assess Belgium, U.S. and U.N. attempts to damage Lumumba’s political identity by using the media and their political voices. The three sections will add to the strong scholarly work on Lumumba by combining the chronological approach of previous historians to interrogate a critical time period in one of many of Lumumba’s political struggles. This essay will argue that from 1955 to 1965, Belgium and the United States sought to protect their economic exploitation of the Congo by using the media to delegitimize Patrice Lumumba’s political legacy as violent, uncivilized, and unworthy of independence.
Women in Battle
Authors: Avitia Priscilla
Published: February 2024

The 1910 Mexican Revolution began in protest against Mexican President Porfirio Diaz's dictatorship, unequal land distributions, and economic inequality. Split between the Diaz’s Federal army and the Rebels, led by Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. Considered to be one of the most important events in modern Mexican history, the war glorified the men that fought for their country. Yet, some of the most important members were the women of the Mexican Revolution. Split into two groups, some women worked as camp-followers, Soldaderas, and others joined their male counterparts in the fight, known as Soldadas. Many of the women joined willingly to be with their husbands or for the opportunity of work and freedom, but many were forcibly taken and made to become soldaderas. The roles of the women of the Mexican Revolution were so prominent that their image was twisted in a way that romanticized and sexualized them to promote Mexican Machismo and Mexican Pride. It is the intention of this paper to explore the significant roles that the soldaderas played during the Revolutionary War.
"I Just Have to Do What I Can": "Mobile Suit Gundam 0079" and the Burdens of War
Authors: Sylvia Duvenary
Published: February 2024

The implications of the Asia-Pacific War persisted throughout the 20th century. Since 1945, Japan found itself in an endless conflict between various approaches at remembering the war and had to deal with the ways that these memories pervade public life. The 1970s saw a resurgence of pro-nationalist media, specifically in animation. As an entertainment medium, animation has proven itself to be a popular and receptive outlet for both creative and political expression. In 1979, Tomino Yoshiyuki's Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 first aired in Japan, which launched the Mobile Suit Gundam series. Gundam's historiography consists of analyses of the cinematic remakes of Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, close examinations of later entries, and a thematic approach of the entire series. This paper builds upon the argument that Gundam is a critique of war, and that Tomino specifically criticizes Imperial Japan's policies in the Asia-Pacific War, unlike industry contemporaries. By analyzing selections from the original Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 television series, focusing on major and minor side characters, and connecting this analysis with the experiences of Japanese soldiers during the war, Tomino makes his views apparent to the audience. A conversation between Gundam 0079's protagonist's father and a soldier that would later become an important part of the show and an examination of the main cast of teenage characters as they begin their journey, reveal Tomino's opinions towards the use of child soldiers, a "filler" episode of a rogue soldier protecting a group of defenseless children he previously traumatized illustrates the power of war guilt, and a brief  profiling of a major character in the show touches upon the agony of involuntarily participating in war.
50 Years of Static
Authors: Walker Megan
Published: February 2024

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Cattle and Oil
Authors: McGarry Conor
Published: February 2024

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Shikata Ga Nai
Authors: Wheeler Sarah
Published: February 2024

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The Promised Land
Authors: Marshall Taylor
Published: February 2024

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Communities in Colonial Mexico Under Spanish Colonial Rule
Authors: Smith Vannessa
Published: February 2024

Prior to World War II and the subsequent social rights movements, historical scholarship on colonial Mexico typically focused on primary sources left behind by Iberians, thus revealing primarily Iberian perspectives. By the 1950’s, however, the approach to covering colonial Mexican history changed with the scholarship of Charles Gibson, who integrated Nahuatl cabildo records into his research on Tlaxcala. Nevertheless, in his subsequent book The Aztecs under Spanish Rule Gibson went back to predominantly Spanish sources and thus an Iberian lens to his research. It was not until the 1970s and 80s that U.S. scholars, under the leadership of James Lockhart, developed a methodology called the New Philology, which focuses on native-language driven research on colonial Mexican history. The New Philology has become an important method of research in the examination of native communities and the ways in which they changed and adapted to Spanish rule, while at the same time holding on to some of their own social and cultural practices and traditions. This historiography focuses on continuities and changes in indigenous communities, in particular the evolution of socio-political indigenous structures and socio-economic relationships under Spanish rule, in three regions of Mexico: Central Mexico, Yucatan, and Oaxaca.
ANALIZA UTICAJA VISINE VETROGENERATORA NA NIVO BUKE U OKOLINI VETROELEKTRANE
Authors:   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering, Bjelić Miloš , Šumarac Pavlović Dragana ,   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering, Mijić Miomir ,   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering, Grbić Maja ,   Electrical Engineering Institute "Nikola Tesla",  Belgrade, Serbia, Miljković Tatjana ,   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering, Stojanović Radomir ,   WINDVISION DEVELOPMENT, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: February 2024

When planning the construction of a new wind power plant, it is necessary to analyze its impact on the environment from the aspect of noise. It is necessary to check whether the expected noise levels after the construction of the wind power plant are within the permitted limits, taking also into account the existing noise levels in the environment. The paper analyzes the influence of wind generator height on the noise level that occurs in the vicinity of the wind power plant. The analysis is based on software modeling and the results of the calculation of noise levels in the vicinity of the wind power plant. The calculation was performed for the selected type of wind generator and for two hub heights and a conclusion was given regarding the influence of hub height on the noise levels in the vicinity of wind power plant
OPTIMALNA KOMPENZACIJA REAKTIVNE SNAGE POTROŠAČA U PRISUSTVU VIŠIH HARMONIKA NAPONA I STRUJA
Authors:   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering, Mikulović Jovan , Šekara Tomislav ,   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering
Published: February 2024

The paper presents a procedure for optimal compensation of load reactive power in the presence of voltage and current harmonics using capacitor banks and passive filters. Optimal compensation of load reactive power in the presence of voltage and current harmonics requires determination of load reactive power according to the Currents’ Physical Components theory. Compensating the load reactive power by using capacitors when the source voltages contain harmonics increases the percentage of harmonics in the system. In order to avoid such effects when compensating the reactive power, it is necessary to use passive filters. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the results of load reactive power compensation using capacitor banks and passive filters. By comparing the quantities that describe the presence of voltages and current harmonics before and after the reactive power compensation, the effect of reactive power compensation on the power quality was examined.
Organic Wastewater-Grey Water Management In The Residential Area
Authors: Achmadi Anggi Pratiwi Sella , Mangkoedihardjo Sarwoko
Published: February 2024

Grey Water wastewater in residential areas near Gisik Cemandi river has a COD value range of 146 – 516 Mg / L and the BOD value is in the range of 76 – 280 Mg / L. While Gisik Cemandi River is included in Class III rivers with COD values of 22 – 31 Mg / L. For the water quality of the Gisik Cemandi river to be maintained and not go down, the residential area must have structured Grey Water wastewater management. The management needed is technical, institutional, and financial management. Technical management planning is carried out by providing recommendations so that residential area has management activities in the form of maintenance and repair by adjusting the available facilities and infrastructure. In addition, a Wastewater Treatment Plant is needed that is used for biological treatment because the BOD/COD ratio of Residential Grey Water is 0.528 or biodegradable. Biological processing of gray water can utilize plants as BOD and COD reducers. In carrying out technical management, it is necessary to have institutional management as a monitoring role between implementers and citizens. The recommendation of institutional management is to be able to follow the institutional practical guidance of the Ministry of Public Works. All technical and institutional management activities require financial management as capital in every implementation of Grey Water organic wastewater management in residential areas. Financial management calculations must be adjusted to regional regulations and calculated for the next few years by considering the value of inflation.
Using Binary Logistics To Analyze Factors Affecting The Value Of Green Performance : Smi Batik In Pekalongan City
Authors: Mardhiyah Nurul , Purwanti Ipung Fitri
Published: February 2024

Green industry is now in the spotlight. The government encourages industries to apply green industry principles, especially SMI batik in Pekalongan City. One of the first steps in encouraging the application of green industry is to measure the value of green performance in accordance with the referring to the Appendix of the 2018 Green Industry Award Assessment Guidelines on matrix of production process, then determine the factors that affect the value of green performance using binary logistic regression analysis. Binary logistic regression is a statistical analysis method to describe the relationship between dependent variables with two or more categories with one or more independent variables. The purpose of this study is to analyse the factors affecting the green performance value of SMI batik in Pekalongan city. From this study, it was found that the average green performance value of SMI batik in Pekalongan city was 52% and the factor that significantly influenced the value of green performance was craftspeople awareness of environmental impacts  with an odds ratio value is 22,815.
Innovative Strategies in Revitalizing Islamic Education: Case Studies in Pesantren as a Model of Community Empowerment
Authors: Saputro Muhamad Rikza , Sukiman Sukiman
Published: February 2024

This research delves into the pressing challenges faced by Indonesia's education system in preparing the younger generation for global demands, amidst issues like lawlessness and social conflicts. Focusing on the revitalization of Islamic Religious Education, particularly within pesantren (Islamic Boarding Schools), the study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology to analyze existing literature. The findings underscore the need for holistic development in faith, morals, ethics, intelligence, and skills within Islamic education. The study identifies innovative strategies, including personnel standardization, contextualized learning materials, positive habitat creation, and cultivating students' passion for learning. These insights contribute to the enhancement of Islamic education within pesantren, aiming to equip the younger generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to confidently face global challenges in the future.
Nghiên cứu ảnh hưởng của phân Ma-giê (Mg) đến một số giống lúa tại Thừa Thiên Huế
Authors: Thi Nguyễn Đình , Hạnh Trần Xuân , Phúc Lê Khắc , Cầm Phạm Thị , Cường Nguyễn Duy , Diễm Hồ Thị
Published: February 2024

Nghiên cứu được tiến hành nhằm xác định vai trò và liều lượng phân bón Mg phù hợp cho cây lúa canh tác ở Thừa Thiên Huế. Thí nghiệm ngoài đồng ruộng được bố trí theo phương pháp ô lớn - ô nhỏ với 3 lần lặp, trên 3 giống lúa (HG12, DT100 và Hà Phát 3) và 4 liều lượng Mg (0, 20, 40 và 60 kg MgO/ha) trong vụ Đông Xuân năm 2021-2022 tại Hợp tác xã Nông nghiệp và Dịch vụ Hương Long, thành phố Huế. Kết quả mới của nghiên cứu này là: 1) Bón Mg đã tăng chiều cao cây, số nhánh và tỷ lệ nhánh hữu hiệu, diện tích lá đòng, hàm lượng diện lục, tích lũy chất khô, các yếu tố cấu thành năng suất và năng suất, khả năng hấp thụ CO2. 2) Bón 40-60 kg MgO/ha đã tăng năng suất và hiệu quả kinh tế cao, giống HG12 đạt 7,46-7,54 tấn/ha và lãi tăng 2,03-2,24 triệu đồng/ha, DT100 đạt 7,73-7,92 tấn/ha và lãi tăng 2,16-2,86 triệu đồng/ha, Hà Phát 3 đạt 8,36-8,45 tấn/ha và lãi tăng 4,36-4,48 triệu đồng/ha. 3) Lượng CO2 cây hấp thụ được của giống HG12 là 31,56-32,82 tấn CO2/ha/vụ, DT100 là 33,81-34,95 tấn CO2/ha/vụ và Hà Phát 3 là 33,40-35,21 tấn CO2/ha/vụ. Kết quả nghiên cứu là cơ sở quan trọng để bổ sung quy trình thâm canh, tăng hiệu quả trồng lúa của địa phương.
Thực trạng sản xuất rau và kinh doanh rau hữu cơ tại huyện Phú Lộc, tỉnh Thừa Thiên Huế
Authors: Khoa Trần Đăng , Hòa Hoàng Thị Thái , Tuyết Trần Thị Ánh , Thông Nguyễn Văn , Đào Phạm Văn , Phương Trần Thị Xuân
Published: February 2024

Nghiên cứu này xem xét thực trạng sản xuất và tiêu thụ rau hữu cơ tại huyện Phú Lộc, tỉnh Thừa Thiên Huế. Dữ liệu được thu thập thông qua phỏng vấn trực tiếp 100 người trồng rau và 35 người bán lẻ tại các chợ địa phương. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, trong số 10 loại cây rau màu tiêu biểu trong cơ cấu cây trồng hàng năm thì rau cải, ném và lạc là những loại cây được trồng phổ biến nhất ở cả hai thôn của xã Vinh Mỹ. Nông dân sử dụng đồng thời phân bón hóa học và hữu cơ để trồng rau. Tất cả các hộ dân đều được thông tin đầy đủ về các nguyên tắc của canh tác hữu cơ và bày tỏ thiện chí tham gia dự án trồng rau hữu cơ, thể hiện cam kết thực hiện quy trình sản xuất hữu cơ. Chợ có nhiều loại rau, trong đó rau ăn lá là lựa chọn tiêu dùng chính. Mức tiêu thụ rau hàng ngày tương đối thấp, trung bình chỉ dưới 24 kg/ngày/chợ. Người kinh doanh rau ở cả 4 chợ khảo sát đều thiếu nhận thức về rau hữu cơ, chỉ có 16,25% người bán có ý định bán sản phẩm hữu cơ. Xem xét thực trạng sản xuất và kinh doanh rau tại khu vực nghiên cứu, một số khuyến nghị đã được đề xuất, bao gồm: Quy hoạch thành lập các vùng trồng, thúc đẩy sản xuất đa dạng các loại rau hữu cơ, nâng cao nhận thức của người dân địa phương về sản xuất và kinh doanh rau hữu cơ, xây dựng các chính sách hỗ trợ, tạo điều kiện kết nối và tiêu thụ sản phẩm rau hữu cơ trên địa bàn.