bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comprehensive Review of Minerals and Vitamins Synergy: Impacts on Childhood and Adolescent Bone Development
Authors: Jinnah Bilal
Published: July 2023

Bone development during childhood and adolescence is a critical period that lays the foundation for lifelong skeletal health. Adequate nutrition, particularly the intake of minerals and vitamins, is pivotal in ensuring optimal bone growth and development. This comprehensive review examines the synergy between minerals and vitamins and its impact on childhood and adolescent bone development. The review begins with exploring the significance of bone health during the formative years, emphasizing the long-term implications of suboptimal bone development. The topic then turns to the precise roles essential vitamins, particularly vitamin D, and crucial minerals, such as calcium and phosphorus, play in maintaining healthy bones. It highlights their interdependent roles and the interconnected biochemical pathways facilitating bone growth. Moreover, this review sheds light on the factors influencing these nutrients' absorption, utilization, and bioavailability in children and adolescents. Genetic factors, dietary habits, lifestyle choices, and other variables are examined for their potential effects on bone health outcomes. Through a meticulous analysis of existing clinical studies and observations, the review evaluates the impact of minerals and vitamin synergy on bone density, mineral content, and overall bone strength in the pediatric population. Furthermore, it elucidates the potential benefits of optimizing these nutrients during crucial growth stages. Evidence-based recommendations are provided to guide parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in promoting healthy bone development in children and adolescents. The importance of tailored dietary strategies, supplementation when necessary, and lifestyle modifications is emphasized for maximizing bone health outcomes. In conclusion, this comprehensive review underscores the vital role of minerals and vitamin synergy in childhood and adolescent bone development. It consolidates existing knowledge, identifies research gaps, and sets the stage for future investigations in pediatric skeletal health. Ultimately, this work aims to raise awareness about the significance of adequate nutrition in shaping resilient and robust bones, contributing to the overall well-being of the younger generation. Here we will discuss the necessary bone nutrients, such as Phosphorus, Calcium, Vit D, Vit A, Vit K2, Zinc, Magnesium, and Branched Chain Amino Acid.
Influence of Non-Financial Incentives on Job Satisfaction of University Lecturers: A Study of Parwan University
Authors: Abdul Raqib Sahibzada  , Abdurrasheed Sahibzada  , Mansoor Faqeerzai  , Mohammad Jamal Shenwary  , Zabihullah Momand
Published: July 2023

The main aim of this study was to find out the impact of working condition, promotion opportunities and training & development on job satisfaction of Parwan University Lecturers. Data was collected through structured online questionnaire from 80 respondents. Primary data of the study was analyzed, by Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26 by using multiple Linear regression. Cronbach’s alpha for working condition was 81.4, for promotion opportunities it was 76.8, for training & development was 79.9 and for job satisfaction, it was 79.9.The result of the study showed that working condition and promotion opportunities have positive significant impact on job satisfaction while training & development do not have significant impact on job satisfaction
Deixis in KamaNu and Karimi’s Kimeru song and dance lyrics
Authors: M’Rithara Kinya , Kirigia Eliud Kiruji , Ondisa Evelyn Mahero
Published: July 2023

This study sought to examine the semantic roles of the deictic expressions in these songs by finding out the types of deixis in KamaNu and Karimi’s song and dance lyrics and, secondly, establish the semantic roles of these deictic expressions. The study, which adopted a descriptive qualitative research design, was carried out in Meru and Nairobi Counties in Kenya. The target population consisted of two native Meru artists. Data from twelve songs, six from each artist, were generated through six video recordings, observation, and note-taking of the actual live performances in social functions: three for each. Through Cruse’s theory of deixis, the study established that Kimeru song and dance lyrics by KamaNu and Karimi utilised person, spatial, temporal and social deixis in their songs, with person deixis predominating. Deixis, in these songs, serve to engage the listeners and structure the discourse. The study recommends listeners pay more attention to these expressions for an appropriate discernment of the intended meaning as these expressions carry implicit messages rather than explicit and can thus be interpreted uniquely in different contexts. It is hoped that the study will advance the body of knowledge by bringing academic focus to fostering a deeper comprehension of deixis in songs and dances.
An estimate of excess mortality resulting from air pollution caused by wildfires in the eastern and central Mediterranean basin in 2021
Authors: Zhou Bin , Knote Christoph
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Wildfires result in human fatalities not only due to the direct exposure to flames, but also indirectly through smoke inhalation. The Mediterranean basin with its hot and dry summers is a hotspot for such devastating events. The situation has further been aggravated in recent years by climate change as well as a growing and aging population in the region. To assess the health impacts due to short-term exposure to air pollution created by the 2021 summer wildfires in the eastern and central Mediterranean basin, we used a regional-scale chemistry transport model to simulate concentrations of major air pollutants such as fine particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 µm (PM2.5), SO2, NO2, and O3 – in a fire and a no-fire scenario. Elevated short-term exposure of the population to air pollutants are associated with excess all-cause mortality using relative risks (RRs) for individual pollutants from previously published meta-analyses. Our estimates indicate that the short-term exposure to wildfire-caused changes in O3 accounted for 289 (95 % CI: 214–364) excess deaths in total over the entire region of investigation during the wildfire season between mid-July to early October 2021. This is followed by 87 (95 % CI: 56–118) excess deaths due to elevated PM2.5 exposure, rendering the health effect of increased O3 from wildfires larger than the effect of increased PM2.5. We attributed this largely to the spatially more widespread impact of wildfires on O3. Our study concludes with a discussion on uncertainties associated with the health impact assessment based on different air pollutants.
Implementation of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Learning in the Formation of Religious Character and Social Concern Attitudes
Authors: Khoir Miftahul , Saiban Kasuwi , Mustofa Mustofa
Published: July 2023

This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive analysis method. (1) in-depth interviews carried out with data collection techniques, (2) participatory observation, and (3) documentation. The data analysis process starts with data collection, editing (sorting), and checking the validity of the data. To check the validity of the data, the researchers used the data triangulation method. The results of this study indicate that: 1) The religious character of students at SMA Manggala Sakti Solokuro: The students have strong faith, devotion to Allah SWT, have strong faith, adhere to Islamic law, the students have a noble character, and have good character. As for Social Care: Devotion, help, kinship, caring, cooperation, and tolerance. 2) Implementation of PAI learning in the Formation of religious character and social care at SMA Manggala Sakti Solokuro, planning in the form of syllabus, socialization, lesson plans, implementation of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning in shaping religious character and social care at SMA Manggala Sakti Solokuro through 2 ways, namely intracurricular and extracurricular, evaluation with authentic assessment, assessment of reference criteria, reporting of learning outcomes. 3) Factors supporting the implementation of PAI learning in shaping religious character and social awareness include: prayer room, Islamic library, loudspeakers, culture of shaking hands with teachers before entering school, strong encouragement from the teacher council, availability of the Qur'an, teaching aids and LCD in the classroom. each class, there is an on-site evaluation. While the inhibiting factors include: student association outside school, different student backgrounds, environmental factors that are less supportive, the absence of a mosque, and friends' association
Potensi Kecelakaan Pada Area Jalan Dengan Geometrik Alinyemen Vertikal Yang Disebabkan Oleh Berat Muatan Kendaraan Berlebih
Authors: Hardjana Hardjana , Muliasari Ataline , Ma’arif Guntoro Zain
Published: July 2023

Kendaraan over dimension over loading (ODOL) dinilai sangat merugikan karena selain meningkatkan resiko kecelakaan, juga akan menimbulkan inefisiensi akibat kondisi jalan rusak serta meningkatkan polusi udara akibat gas buang berlebih yang ditimbulkan. Dengan menggunakan rumus rumus gaya normal pada bidang datar dan bidang miring, maka dapat dianalisis potensi kecalakaan yang disebabkan oleh kendaraan dengan berat muatan berlebih terutama pada area dengan geometric alinyemen vertical baik pada kondisi area yang menurun maupun menanjak. Dari hasil analisis ditemukan bahwa pada area jalan mendatar, potensi kecelakaan sudah terlihat apabila kendaraan membawa muatan dengan beban berlebih sebesar 50%. Sementara pada area  menanjak potensi kecelakaan sudah terlihat saat kendaraan membawa muatan dengan berat berlebih 30%.
Characterization, Modeling, Experimental Validation and Dielectric Properties Studies of a Ternary Composite (RE-BaTiO3-SiO2) Using Time Domain Spectroscopy
Authors: Brahimi Abdelhalim , Bourouba Nacerdine , Delfouf Rabah , Martinez Jiménez Juan Pablo , Bouzit Nacerdine
Published: July 2023

This study aim is to investigate the ternary composites dielectric behavior and experimentally validate the predictive model that simplifies ternary models into binary ones using time domain spectroscopy (TDS). The scattered white silicon dioxide (SiO2) powder was evenly mixed with barium titanate (BaTiO3 or BT) powder in the same epoxy resin (RE) matrix. Over a frequency range from DC to 30 GHz, the dielectric behavior of these composite samples is examined, adding in particular a low frequency study at 500 MHz. The BT addition grew the mixture dielectric permittivity from 3.6063 to 8.2313 and moving the resonance frequency (ƒr) in the direction of the low frequency from 26.245 GHz until 17.09 GHz. By improving the shape factor smoothing and bringing theoretical and experimental results closer together, this seeks to optimize the modified Lichtenecker's law (MLL). These findings comparison demonstrates that the MLL model applies to ternary composites (RE-BT-SiO2) with an acceptable accuracy level. Another numerical method was used to evaluate the RE-[RE-BT-SiO2] composites employing a binary mixing model based on an MLL equation that is identical to the former ternary. This model results correlate well with binary composites experimental values as well as ternaries that are modeled using this law. This research perspective lies on the production of new materials for use in microelectronics and particularly on the MOS structure oxides improvement.
A Review on: Phytoconstituents, Traditional and Medicinal uses of Taraxacum offinale (Dandelion)
Authors: Akhtar Umair , M. Wankhade Anjali , V. Vyas Jugalkishor , V. Paithankar Vivek
Published: July 2023

Since 5000 BC, medicinal plants have been used in India as part of the Ayurvedic medical system. Medical professionals frequently use herbal remedies. Taraxacum officinale, commonly called dandelion, is a perennial plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is also known as wet-a-bed, lion’s tooth, priest’s crown, blowball, milk gowan, wild endive, white endive, puffball, and Irish daisy. Long and upright flowering stalks with a single terminal inflorescence are present. It has numerous medicinal properties due to phytochemicals found in the plant's flower, leaf, stem, and roots. Sesquiterpenes found in dandelion root extracts. The root also includes a number of phenolic substances. The two sesquiterpenes taraxinic acid b-Dglucopyranoside and 11, 13-dihydrotaraxinic acid b-Dglucopyranoside An extract of combined dandelion leaves and flowers has been found to contain a number of flavonoid glycosides. Dandelion roots and leaves have historically been used to treat liver issues. Additionally, Native Americans used dandelion to treat heartburn, swelling, skin issues, kidney disease, and upset stomach. Research has been conducted to back up the descriptions of taraxacum that have been made so far. Up to doses of 10 g/kg (per oral) and 4 g/kg (intraperitoneal) of dried drug -per kilogramme body weight- in rats and mice, ethanolic extracts demonstrated very low toxicity.
泰山公司經營權爭奪案研析【月旦時論】
Authors: 吳宏一 吳宏一 , 丁意如 丁意如
Published: July 2023

自2022年下半年，泰山公司派知悉泰山市場派持續增加泰山公司持股，使得泰山公司派可能在112年度董事改選中無法繼續取得董事會過半席次。為對應泰山市場派的敵意購併，泰山公司派乃於2022年12月出售其所持有的全家公司全數股權（反敵意購併策略下之皇冠上珠寶），而後於今年5月由董事會決議取得街口金融科技公司40.39%之股權（反敵意購併策略下之毒藥丸策略）。然而上述兩董事會之重大決議案，在上市公司治理及法規遵循上顯有重大疑慮，亦引起金管會的高度關注。
МЕТОДЫ И СРЕДСТВА ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ВЗАИМНОЙ ИНДУКТИВНОСТИ
Authors: Мамиконян Б.М. , Егорян А.А. , Казарян С.А.
Published: July 2023

Рассмотрена проблема измерения взаимной индуктивности магнитно-связан¬ных катушек на переменном токе, вкратце представлен объект измерения. Произведен анали¬тический обзор литературы по методам и средствам измерения взаимной индуктивности. Описаны косвенные и прямые методы измерения: различные варианты и схемы метода амперметра и вольтметра, мостовой, фазовый, резонансный методы, возможные способы и схемы их реализации, выявлены достоинства и недостатки их метрологических и эксплуатационных характеристик. В результате сравнительного анализа установлено, что фазовый метод позволяет сравнительно просто реализовать цифровое измерение взаимной индуктивности, автоматизировать процессы измерения и обработки результатов измерения с применением програм¬ми¬руе¬мого микроконтроллера. При современной элементной базе микроэлектроники и вычис¬лительной техники фазовый метод может обеспечить измерение взаимной индук¬тивности с пределом допускаемой относительной погрешности измерения, не пре¬вышающим , с доверительной вероятностью 0,95. Рассмотрены некоторые ориги¬нальные применения измерения взаимной индуктивности в научных и техни¬чес¬ких исследованиях: для определения коэффициента теплового расширения твер¬дых тел при низких температурах; для измерения динамической восприимчивости маг-нитных жидкостей; для исследования собственной и взаимной индуктивностей вентильно-индукторного электродвигателя и цепи намагничивания частотно-регу-ли¬руе¬мого асинхронного двигателя; для измерения электромагнитных параметров и анализа производительности однофазного двигателя с экранированными полюсами.
MINING OF 1-AMINOCYCLOPROPANE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID DEAMINASE EXHIBITING WATER STRESS TOLERANT NOVEL RHIZOBACTERIAL ISOLATES
Authors: GANGARADDI VIJAYKUMAR , TAMILVENDAN K.  , MAHADEVSWAMY  , BALANAGOUDAR S.R.
Published: July 2023

An investigation was carried out to isolate, characterize and identify the rhizobacterial isolates of crop plants grown in the arid region of the North-eastern Karnataka.Twenty-one strains out of 120 rhizobacterial isolates that grew vigorously at-0.30Mpa were selected, and strains were biochemically characterized and screened in vitro to determine their water stress tolerance activity. Among 21 isolates, APPP-1 and GPPP-1 showed ACC deaminase activity (5.13 µMmg-1/h and 2.69µMmg-1/h, respectively). The isolate BSOP-1 produced higher proline (138.87µMmg-1) and IAA (68.49 µg ml-1); while NONB-2 produced higher exopolysaccharides (23.53mg mg-1 protein) at-0.30Mpa. Our study recorded the ACC Deaminase activity of the isolates, APPP-1and GPPP-1 later identified as a novel strain of Pseudomonas sp. VG309(NCBI accession number MH664930) and Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii (NCBI accession number MH671918) through 16SrDNA molecular sequencing technique
Metodologija permanentnog ekohemijskog obrazovanja radnika u hemijskoj industriji u Vojvodini
Authors: Cvjetićanin Stanko , Segedinac Mirjana
Published: July 2023

In this paper, organizational forms, methods of education and suggested, as well as the technical means for the realization of the permanent eco-chemical education of the workers employed in the currently most developed branches of chemical industry in the area of the Novi Sad (oil industry, soap and detergent industry and mineral fertilizer industry). The possibility of combination of the methods of education and their implementation for the purposes of the widening of the existing eco-chemical knowledge and acquisition of the new one is crucial. Methodology that has been suggested could be applied informing the models of the permanent eco-chemical education of the workers in the studied branches of chemical industry. With the creation of the model, the level of the quality of the knowledge and education of the employees would increase. Also, this would enable the workers to keep up with the latest scientific and technological achievements and to put them in the practice. With the adequate model of the eco-chemical education a closer connection between institutes of science and working organizations, and also with the workers engaged in chemical industry should be created.
Ljudska prava i učenici iz populacije izbjeglica: analiza sposobnosti pristupanja profiliranom obrazovnom programu
Authors: McBrien J. Lynn
Published: July 2023

Refugee families and their children face multiple challenges when they are resettled in the United States. Most resettlement agencies do not have the time or finances to devote to the children, as their priority must be to help the adults find shelter, obtain employment, and learn some basic language skills to retain their employment. As a result, the refugee children often feel isolated and bewildered when they enter the school system. Their chalenges include the need for academic English, an understanding of the school system, and support to overcome discrimination. Failing to meet these goals often results in a reduced potential for future functionings and capabilities, abilities that Sen argues are essential for human rights and freedom. This paper uses Sen's capability approach theory to frame the author's research at a refugee agency in an urban Southeastern state. The agency utilized a multifaceted system of programs that address children's needs for association, education, relaxation, positive identity; family's needs for understanding school expectations; and community needs for understanding refugee cultures and challenges. Observations and interviews demonstrated supports that helped refugee students overcome challenges and maintain high expectations for future goals. Sen argued that those in the position to help protect other's human rights are obliged to consider doing so. Supportive adults and programs demonstrate how constructive efforts can help refugees move beyond the potential harm that inadequate resources and discrimination may casue to their future functionings and capabilities.
Značaj obrazovanja iz perspektive Roma
Authors: Levínská Markéta
Published: July 2023

I have been conducting a qualitative research for over two years studying what is the value attributed by the Romany people to education. In the Czech Republic and in Slovakia, Romany people live a sedentary way of life and intercultural relationships are established and exchanges occur at various levels. Although the two (or three) cultures sharing the same space know each other , there is also a number of misunderstandings. On the ''political'' level the Romany people have the right to use their language but Romany language is the mother tongue only for a small number of Romany people. In the researched community, different respondents expressed different opinions on what attitude should be taken towards the Romany language. In the area of education, the major identified issue was the fact that approximately 70% of Romany children attend elemntary practical schools instead of the standrad elementary schools. After leaving these schools they have very limited opportunities in terms of their choice of secondary education. Children are transferred to elementary practical schools mainly due to the lack of experience on part of their parents who do not understand what are the requirements placed by standard elementary schools on the pupils' home preparation for the lessons. The original Romany culture is oral with not reading tradition. It is not surprising that for the members of the Romany community education may become something that is very difficult to integrate into their set of values.
Management Of Mandibular Second Molar With Single Root And Single Canal Using Re-Treatment Procedure
Authors: NIKHADE PRADHNYA
Published: July 2023

The root canal anatomy of mandibular second molar teeth is known to be highly variable. Whilst the most frequently seen configuration is two mesial canals and one distal canal, other variations such as four canals, two canals, and C-shaped canal system do also exist. This case report describes the re-treatment of unusual root canal configuration of a mandibular second molar, with one canal in a single conical root, using the contemporary advancements in endodontics. Following clinical and radiographic examinations of the case, a diagnosis of symptomatic apical periodontitis of tooth #37 was established, and retreatment followed by composite build-up were planned. Clinicians should be aware of the different anatomic variants each tooth may exhibit. Furthermore, clinicians need to possess the proper knowledge and skills that allow them to utilize the diagnostic and therapeutic tools available at their disposal in order to optimize the quality of care provided to their patients.
A Conspectus On The Anterior Reference Points
Authors: KAWADE REWA
Published: July 2023

The use of anterior point of reference is obligatory to orient the casts on an articulator. This especially plays an important role while fabrication of a prosthesis. Facebow is used to orient the maxilla to the base of the skull and transfer the same to an articulator. Articulator and their respective compatible facebows use different anatomic points for this purpose. There have been various suggestions by authors so as to which anatomical point should be used. This article concisely briefs on the various reference points used, their modus operandi and justifications.
Exploring the Potential of ChatGPT in Enhancing User Experience (UX)
Writing
Authors: Lentez Amanda , Mager Gabriela
Published: July 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries,
including the field of User Experience (UX) writing. This paper aims to
investigate the role of ChatGPT, an AI language model, in aiding UX writing
and to assess the impact of ChatGPT on the quality and effectiveness of UX
writing. A mixed-method approach was used to collect and analyze data from
various sources, including academic articles, online resources, and case
studies. Qualitative analysis was used to identify the challenges and
opportunities in UX writing and to understand the experiences and
perspectives of UX writers who have used ChatGPT. The findings suggest that
the use of ChatGPT can help overcome some of the challenges in UX writing,
including the need for speed and efficiency, the need for consistency in
tone and style, and the need for personalized content for different users.
ChatGPT can also assist in generating ideas for content and in improving the
overall quality of the content. Quantitative analysis was used to measure
the impact of ChatGPT on the quality and effectiveness of UX writing. The
results suggest that the use of ChatGPT can significantly improve the speed
and efficiency of UX writing tasks, such as creating microcopy, error
messages, and user prompts. ChatGPT can also help in generating more
personalized and engaging content that resonates with the target audience.
Overall, the findings suggest that ChatGPT has great potential to aid in UX
writing in the modern world. ChatGPT can help overcome some of the
challenges in UX writing and enable UX writers to create more engaging and
effective content for users. However, there are still some limitations and
challenges that need to be addressed, including ethical considerations, data
privacy, and the need for human oversight and interpretation. In conclusion,
this paper provides insights into the role of ChatGPT in aiding UX writing
and highlights the potential benefits and limitations of this technology.
The findings can inform future research and development in this field and
can help organizations and individuals in making informed decisions about
the use of AI in UX writing.
The Effect of Micro-Breaks on Intellectual Concentration Work: An
Individual's Characteristics Measurement
Authors: Dianita Orchida , Kitayama Kakeru , Ueda Kimi , Ishii Hirotake , Shimoda Hiroshi , Obayashi Fumiaki
Published: July 2023

Micro-breaks are very short time breaks such as several tens of seconds
during intellectual work and they are expected to be effective to recover
intellectual concentration. A controlled laboratory experiment was conducted
to examine the effect of the micro-breaks focusing on individual
characteristics. Thirty-one participants were recruited in this study
performing cognitive comparison tasks for 25 minutes on a tablet PC under
two conditions, which are micro-break intervention condition and no
micro-break intervention condition. Quantitative answering times were
analyzed to find the individual's performance characteristic concerning the
micro-breaks intervention. Five patterns grouping of performance variations
were determined utilizing the moving average and locally-weighted
scatterplot smoother data. The result shows that 42% of the total
participants resulted that micro-breaks condition outperformed the condition
without micro-breaks during all the task periods incorporated in the first
pattern group. The second pattern group does not show the eminence of
micro-breaks towards 10% of total participants. In the third pattern group,
the superiority of the micro-breaks appears after a certain time and not
from the beginning of the task shown by 26% of participants' data. The
degradation of the micro-break effectiveness is shown in a fourth pattern
group for 19% of the sample group. In the last pattern group, both the
superiority and deterioration of the micro-break are found in 3% of the
data. The results demonstrate each individual's characteristic in responding
to the micro-breaks intervention during cognitive task presented in the five
patterns group. The majority of the participants benefited from the
micro-breaks indicated by more stable and faster performance compared to the
no micro-breaks condition.
Logical Design Matrix (LDM): How to operationalize systemic projectual
design thinking in complex contexts.
Authors: Mollenhauer Katherine , Del Rio Cala , Rodriguez Javiera , Bianchi Daniela , Riveros Sara
Published: July 2023

In recent years, the design discipline has achieved a leading role in
fields of knowledge where complex projects requiring a systemic scope are
addressed and implemented. This has created the challenge for designers to
communicate to others the way in which this discipline generates knowledge
in applied research projects. For most design practitioners, this is
implicit in the way projects are carried out, however, professionals from
other disciplines that make up teams do not always have the same
understanding of the process, making it difficult to move forward together
within a project framework. Simultaneously, nowadays the complexity of
situations being addressed has escalated exponentially. Problems are no
longer bounded, where there is a one-way solution, instead they exist within
complex ecosystems and are in constant movement, where responses must be
systemic and have the same mutation potential to evolve as the context and
its issues do. In this context, designers as part of interdisciplinary teams
have a double challenge. On the one hand, to contribute from and for the
design discipline itself, by displaying and communicating the design process
methods within the design spectrum. And, on the other hand, to implement and
demonstrate to others the methodological contribution of the design
projective thinking in the general process of the multidisciplinary team.
This article proposes and discusses a model and a systemic instrument that
addresses the complexity present in the materialization and
operationalization of the contribution of the projectual design thinking
process. The synthesis of the model and subsequent instrument is presented
through the review, systematization and discussion of cases where this tool
has been applied. Both methodological and systemic elements are relevant for
the internal organization of the applied research project as well as for the
interdisciplinary team that develops it and the stakeholders involved.
Safety engineering in design of autonomous public transportation systems
Authors: Laarni Jari , Väätänen Antti
Published: July 2023

There are several safety challenges in the development of autonomous
public transportation systems operating in urban environments. Special
methods are needed for the identification and treatment of important human
actions and for the recognition and prevention of potential human errors.
This paper describes the utilisation of Functional Resonance Analysis Method
(FRAM) in development and definition of autonomous tram transportation
systems. The results are based on characteristics of tram transportation and
human factors in autonomous transportation systems. Also, interviews of tram
system operators and tram drivers were used in this study. The paper aims to
conclude main safety engineering issues in autonomous tram systems and how
to use FRAM approach to identify and solve them.
Contribution To Safety Standards and Their Relevance for Ergonomic Risk
Assessment In Slovakia
Authors: Onofrejova Daniela , Pacaiova Hana
Published: July 2023

Ensuring that a person's health is protected at work, it is important to
monitor the parameters that affect his or her body. Important parameters for
occupational health protection are the position and movement of the employee
during the performance of work. These have a direct influence on the
likelihood of damage to the musculoskeletal system, so it is necessary to
introduce appropriate protective measures. It is also necessary, for
long-term monitoring of the impact, to establish the correct limits of
movements and positions, based on the legislation in force. There are two
standards in the territory of the Slovak Republic, Decree 542/2007 Coll. and
STN EN 1005-4+A1, which do not coincide. Comparing to French standards, i.e.
AFNOR and INRIS, implemented in measurement wireless multisensory system
CAPTIV, the legislation in force does not conform, so the measurement
evaluation is not clearly established. Therefore, we compared the values
needed for workload assessment. Such assessment is useful for exoskeleton
selection, as a possible alternative to a personal protective equipment,
providing support for the body and preventing damage to it. To select the
right exoskeleton, it is essential to evaluate the work process and the load
that accompanies the particular work task.
Sit-standing posture and chairless chair. A prototype without ground
contact.
Authors: Moga Maria , Radu Moga Dan
Published: July 2023

Currently there are many types of wearable devices for unconventional
sitting. The devices are named suggestively: wearable chairless chair. What
all these products have in common is an additional support behind the heel.
The additional support, a ground contact behind the heel, appears to add
more stability and at the same time increases the complexity of the product,
the weight and the difficulty of wearing it.The research assumes that there
is no need for additional support nor ground contact. The working method
consisted of analyzing products on the market. The analysis was followed by
understanding the functioning and the biomechanical cause for the existence
of the posterior support. The analysis was carried out by relating the human
silhouette, its body volumes and geometry, to the shape and structure of the
devices. We focused on the side view because it is the one that gives the
asymmetric behavior of the body volumes. In the biomechanical analysis we
kept the premises of locating the center of mass, of spatial summation of
the partial centers of mass (the head, the trunk and the limbs) as well as
the reference to the ground support polygon of the soles. Biomechanical and
static analysis was followed by the identification and isolation of that
component of body geometry responsible for the need of posterior support.
The analysis was then repeated in its absence. It was necessary to correct
the geometry of the body and change the degree of flexion of the knees and
ankles. The verification of the hypothesis has been achieved by developing a
device that corresponds to a body geometry, does not provide posterior
support and at the same time eliminates orthostatic muscle stress. Tests
were carried out with primitive mock-ups and prototypes, with briefly
articulated parts that meet the condition of being wearable through
permanent contact with the leg and the thigh. The results were encouraging
from the point of view of stability but were unsatisfactory from the point
of view of the comfort offered by the primitive prototypes. Refinement of
the prototype was achieved by developing the design of the thigh and leg
interface components as well as the design of the flexion locking subsystem.
Of particular concern was the contact between the product and the surface of
the thigh and calf. Refined in this way the prototype unquestionably
preserved the stability of the human subject and presented an improvement in
comfort criteria.In conclusion, the research confirms the hypothesis. The no
ground contact prototype allows a posture in which orthostatic stress is
avoided, with good stability and with enough containment to be wearable.
How to select and implement a suitable Low-Code Development Platform
Authors: Hinrichsen Sven , Nikolenko Alexander , Leon Becker Kai , Adrian Benjamin
Published: July 2023

Low-code programming allows the creation of software applications using
a graphical user interface with minimal classical programming code ("low
code") and without requiring extensive programming knowledge. This puts it
in contrast to previous generations of programming languages. The advantages
of low-code development are manifold, including the increase of software
development capacities through a partial decentralization of the development
process, speeding up software development through the low-code approach, and
designing software with a strong user-centric focus. Using a low-code
development platform can help companies adapt their own business processes
to changing requirements more quickly and to make complexity resulting, for
example, from heterogeneous customer wishes, manageable. Since many low-code
development platforms are available, it is not easy for companies to select
and successfully introduce a platform that meets their requirements. For
this reason, this article presents a procedure model that assists in the
process of selecting and implementing a platform.
QHS methodology for strategic planning, KPIs and talent management in
cross-border transport drivers
Authors: Luis De La Fuente Piñeirua Jose , Martinez Gutierrez Rodolfo , Antonio Valdez Barrera Carlos , Valdez Barrera Pedro
Published: July 2023

The companies that integrate the supply chain of foreign trade and
customs offer the service of transport of goods as a key piece of their
business model, to maintain competitiveness in the market before the
regulatory requirements and organizational growth it is necessary to manage
the specialized talent in positions of Cross-border Transport Drivers,
through competency standards and KPI monitoring that integrates the business
philosophy, with the implementation of the QHS methodology it is projected
as a tool for the development of a corporate strategic plan for
consolidation of operations.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with olanzapine and amisulpride for treatment-refractory schizophrenia
Authors: Liu Jin-Ling , Tan Zhi-Mei , Jiao Shu-Jie
Published: July 2023

A condition of exposure to multiple stressors resulting in a mixed clinical picture spanning conventional categories without meeting any of them in full, encompasses a risk for a list of comorbidities preventing appropriate prevention and treatment. New transformative transdiagnostic approaches suggest changes spanning conventional categories. They base their systems of classification on biomarkers as well as on brain structural and functional dysregulation as associated with behavioral and emotional symptoms. These new approaches received critiques for not being specific enough and for suggesting a few biomarkers for psychopathology as a whole. Therefore, they put the value of differential diagnosis at risk of avoiding appropriate derived prevention and treatment. Multiplicity of stressors has been considered mostly during and following catastrophes, without considering the resulting mixed clinical picture and life event concomitant stressors. We herewith suggest a new category within the conventional classification systems: The Complex Stress Reaction Syndrome, for a condition of multiplicity of stressors, which showed a mixed clinical picture for daily life in the post coronavirus disease 2019 era, in the general population. We argue that this condition may be relevant to daily, regular life, across the lifespan, and beyond conditions of catastrophes. We further argue that this condition may worsen without professional care and it may develop into a severe mental health disorder, more costly to health systems and the suffering individuals. Means for derived prevention and treatment are discussed.
Integrasi Imtak dan Iptek: Landasan dan Faktor Kunci Sukses Penerapannya dalam Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Fatimah Fatimah , Winarti Endah
Published: July 2023

The goals of education in Indonesia are aligned with the goals of Islamic education, namely directing efforts to form perfect humans or Muslims, by developing their potential in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains. On implementation. For educational institutions, efforts to achieve these goals provide an opportunity for the emergence of the concept of developing an Islamic Religion education curriculum that leads to how to integrate the teaching of faith and piety (imtak) with science and technology (science and technology). This article reviews the foundation on which the integration effort is based and the key driving factors for the successful implementation of this integration. The results of the study show that there are five implementation bases: religious, philosophical, juridical, psychological and socio-economic. Meanwhile, the key success factors include: educators & education staff, availability of textbook teachers, and supportive extracurricular activities
Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation: The Challenge for Future Relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the Catholic Church
Authors: Black Elk Maka
Published: July 2023

The Catholic Church from both theological and sociological perspectives has a fundamental challenge in its relationship historically and today with Indigenous peoples across the Americas. What does it mean for the Catholic Church to have been not only complicit, but an active participant, in the erasure of various Native American peoples’ cultures, languages, and spiritual traditions? This essay questions how that context impacts the church’s efforts today to advance evangelization and support healing among Indigenous communities. These reflections come from the author’s work as Director for Truth and Healing at Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
Review of David C. Cramer and Myles Werntz, A Field Guide to Christian Nonviolence: Key Thinkers, Activists, and Movements for the Gospel of Peace
Authors: Kwon David
Published: July 2023

A review of David C. Cramer and Myles Werntz, _A Field Guide to Christian Nonviolence: Key Thinkers, Activists, and Movements for the Gospel of Peace.
Review of Christine Firer Hinze, Radical Sufficiency: Work, Livelihood, and a US Catholic Economic Ethic
Authors: Roche Mary M. Doyle
Published: July 2023

A review of Christine Firer Hinze, _Radical Sufficiency: Work, Livelihood, and a US Catholic Economic Ethic.
Review of Kate Jackson-Meyer, Tragic Dilemmas in Christian Ethics
Authors: Ryan Thomas
Published: July 2023

A review of Kate Jackson-Meyer, _Tragic Dilemmas in Christian Ethics
Table of Contents, Vol. 12, no. 2. Catholic Peacebuilding in Times of Crisis
Authors: Montevecchio Caesar , Power Maria
Published: July 2023

Table of Contents, Catholic Peacebuilding in Times of Crisis
Grupo de estudo-reflexão pela via da pesquisa-ação colaborativo-crítica
Authors: Vieira Islene da Silva , De Almeida Mariangela Lima , Da Silva Fernanda Nunes , Carvalho Damila Soares , Queiroz Rafael Carlos
Published: July 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo colaborar, por meio da pesquisa-ação colaborativo-crítica, com a trajetória formativa de um grupo de gestores públicos de Educação Especial do Estado do Espírito Santo, em uma perspectiva da racionalidade comunicativa. Buscou, pela análise da trajetória de um grupo de estudo-reflexão, identificar elementos teóricos e metodológicos que têm contribuído com a formação de gestores públicos de Educação Especial. De natureza qualitativa, assume a perspectiva teórico-metodológica da pesquisa-ação colaborativo-crítica, em um processo que buscou compreender a trajetória formativa do grupo de estudo-reflexão. A trajetória do grupo de estudo-reflexão sobre Gestão de Educação Especial revela a potência da pesquisa, da autorreflexão e da colaboração na construção em processos formativos que contribuem para a constituição da identidade do gestor e de sua autonomia.
GreenAI – An NLP approach to ESG financing
Authors: Ruberg Nicolaas , Pereira Rafael B. , Stein Mauro L.
Published: July 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are critical for investors and financing institutions like the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES). Such institutions are currently working on setting up a framework to assess companies' ESG factors in their financing evaluation. In this study, we identify an opportunity to use Natural Language Processing (NLP) to improve the framework. This opportunity stems from the fact that the key documents for ESG analysis, such as the company's activity report (RAA), Environmental Impact Study (EIA), and Environmental Impact Report (RIMA), undergo manual screening and decomposition whilst being analyzed by specialists. By incorporating NLP, we aim to automate the classification of text passages from these reports and enhance the efficiency of the analysis process.
Análise do impacto da sintonia de parâmetros de heurísticas de compra e venda de ações
Authors: Ferri Renato Rodrigues Chaves Pereira , Rodrigues Lucas Santos , Dalip Daniel Hasan , Cruz André Rodrigues da
Published: July 2023

Heurísticas de trading são técnicas muito úteis para maximizar os lucros no mercado de ações. Para um melhor desempenho, se faz necessária a especialização dos valores de parâmetros de tais modelos. Este artigo visa discutir o impacto da aplicação de sintonizadores no ajuste de parâmetros de heurísticas de compra e venda de ativos. Para isso, em um estudo de caso, experimentou-se quatro técnicas de trading que foram comparadas em relação aos respectivos retornos, quando se confronta a adoção de uma configuração manual com a de dois meta-otimizadores, um Algoritmo Genético e o I-Race. Ao selecionar a rentabilidade como critério de qualidade, a sintonia dos parâmetros foi feita utilizando ativos do Ibovespa, cujos dados de preços estão no período de 2012 a 2014. A validação da rentabilidade de cada modelo de compra e venda de ações foram calculados entre 2015 e 2021. O resultados apontam que os sintonizadores são, estatisticamente, capazes de aprimorar o desempenho em relação à configuração manual.
Crioconcentració de fluids alimentaris en un refredador de pel.lícula descendent
Authors:   , Hernández Yáñez Eduard
Published: July 2023

La crioconcentració és una operació unitària relativament poc aplicada a la indústria alimentària.
Consisteix en la separació de sòlids solubles d'una fase aquosa mitjançant la congelació de l'aigua.
En primer lloc s'ha fet una revisió acurada de les publicacions científiques sobre aplicacions de la crioconcentració en fluids alimentaris.
En segon lloc s'ha dissenyat un equip a escala semiindustrial que permet la crioconcentració dels fluids alimentaris. La concentració es produeix mitjançant la congelació de l'aigua dels fluids assajats, que forma una pel·lícula descendent sobre la placa evaporadora. L'aparell s'ha construït amb elements estàndard del mercat, la qual cosa permet la utilització de peces fabricades en grans sèries, i per tant, competitives i barates. A més a més, és destacable la facilitat d'operació de l'equip dissenyat, tot i que en aquest moment el consum energètic de l'equip encara és superior als sistemes de crioconcentració per suspensió que funcionen comercialment.
En els experiments duts a terme s'han utilitzat solucions de glucosa, sacarosa i fructosa, sucs de pera, poma, taronja, most i fluids de simulació. La concentració màxima assolida és de 32,7 ºBrix, amb cabals de fins a 1,56 L/s.
En les solucions de sacarosa s'han assolit velocitats mitjanes de concentració de 1,58º Brix/h.
L'eficiència de l'equip, així com la productivitat en gel, és millor en fluids amb baix contingut de sòlids solubles i per això el sistema dissenyat es considera idoni per treballar preferentment a baixes concentracions.
Aquests resultats tenen interès, ja que poden representar una alternativa a altres processos de concentració emprats en les indústries de sucs i fluids alimentaris en general.
S'han identificat i proposat millores per realitzar tant en el sistema frigorífic com en el sistema hidràulic per al disseny d'equips de crioconcentració en capa, amb pel·lícula descendent.

Cryoconcentration is a relatively little used unit technique in the food industry. It consists in separating soluble solids from the aqueous phase by freezing water. As a first step, scientific papers on cyroconcentration applications for liquid foodstuffs were reviewed in detail. Subsequently, a facility on a semi-industrial scale was designed for the cryoconcentration of liquid foodstuffs.
Concentration was achieved by freezing the water in the tested liquids, which forms a falling film on the evaporation tray. The facility was built using standard components on the market. This made it possible to use mass-produced manufactured parts, which were therefore competitively priced.
The experiments were carried out using glucose, sucrose and fructose solutions, pear, apple, orange and grape juice, and simulated liquids. The maximum concentration attained was 32.7 ºBx with flow rates of up to 1.56 L/s. These results suggest that there may be an alternative to the concentration by evaporation processes used in the fruit juice sector and other industries.