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Salt-Free CatAnionic Vesicular Nanoreactor from Dithiocarbamate: Michael Addition of Nitroolefins in Aqueous Vesicle System
Authors: Authai Panassilp , Sombat Witsanu , P. Hoven Voravee , Vilaivan Tirayut , Padungros Panuwat
Published: July 2024

The salt-free CatAnionic vesicle was previously generated by mixing cationic and anionic amphiphiles, and removing the salt that occurred as a side product from the mixture. In this study, we report a new strategy to produce the salt-free CatAnionic vesicle of N,N-dialkylamonium N,N dialkyldithiocarbamate (AmDTC) through a one-step condensation between secondary amine and carbon disulfide. Both dialkylammonium cationic and dithiocarbamate anionic amphiphiles were generated concurrently during the condensation. The AmDTC was dispersed in water, resulting in the spontaneous formation of salt-free CatAnionic vesicles. Among several AmDTCs, the N,N-didodecylamonium N,N-didodecyldithiocarbamate (AmDTC-C12C12) showed high stability and was applied as a vesicular nanoreactor for the Michael addition in water. Michael addition in an aqueous system between nitroolefins and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds afforded the desired twenty-three Michael adducts, with yields ranging from 65% to 92%. It is hypothesized that the AmDTC-C12C12 serves as a vesicular nanoreactor and plays a role in catalysis at the dithiocarbamate functional group. Preparative-scale and one-pot Michael addition by in situ generation of AmDTC-C12C12 vesicle afforded the Michael adducts also in good yields. The AmDTC-C12C12 vesicular nanoreactor was applied for the synthesis of (±)-baclofen with 54% yields over three steps. The reusability of the AmDTC-C12C12 was demonstrated and allowed the reuse of the CatAnionic vesicle up to seven cycles. Finally, chemical recycling was demonstrated by converting AmDTC-C12C12 to N,N-didodecylammonium chloride by simple acidification.
Metal–Water Interface Formation: Thermodynamics from Ab-Initio Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Authors: Domínguez-Flores Fabiola , Kiljunen Toni , Groß Axel , Sakong Sung , Melander Marko M.
Published: July 2024

Metal–water interfaces are central to many electrochemical, (electro)catalytic, and materials science processes and systems. However, our current understanding of their thermodynamic properties is limited by the scarcity of accurate experimental and computational data and procedures. In this work, thermodynamic quantities for metal–water interface formation are computed for a range of FCC(111) surfaces (Pd, Pt, Au, Ag, Rh, and PdAu) through extensive density functional theory based molecular dynamics and the two-phase entropy model. We show that metal–water interface formation is thermodynamically favorable and that most metal surfaces studied in this work are completely wettable, i.e., have contact angles of zero. Interfacial water has higher entropy than bulk water due to the increased population of low-frequency translational modes. The entropic contributions also correlate with the orientational water density and the highest solvation entropies are observed for interfaces with a moderately ordered first water layer; the entropic contributions account for up to ca. 25 % of the formation free energy. Water adsorption energy correlates with the water orientation and structure, and is found to be a good descriptor of the internal energy part of the interface formation free energy but it alone cannot satisfactorily explain the interfacial thermodynamics; the interface formation is driven by the competition between energetic and entropic contributions. The obtained results and insight can be used to develop, parametrize, and benchmark theoretical and computational methods for studying metal–water interfaces. Overall, our study yields benchmark-quality data and fundamental insight into the thermodynamic forces driving metal–water inter- face formation.
A novel G-Quadruplex structure within Apolipoprotein E promoter: a new promising target in cancer and dementia fight?
Authors: Pirota Valentina , Dello Stritto Angela , Magnaghi Lisa Rita , Biesuz Raffaela , Doria Filippo , Mella Mariella , Freccero Mauro , Crespan Emmanuele
Published: July 2024

Human Apolipoprotein E (APOE) is a crucial lipid transport glycoprotein involved in various biological processes, including lipid metabolism, immune response, and neurodegeneration. Elevated APOE levels are linked to poor prognosis in several cancers and increased risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Therefore, modulating APOE expression presents a promising therapeutic strategy for both cancer and AD. Considering the pivotal role of G-quadruplex (G4) structures in medicinal chemistry as modulators of gene expression, here we present a newly discovered G-quadruplex (G4) structure within the ApoE gene promoter. Bioinformatic analysis identified 21 potential G4-forming sequences in the ApoE promoter, with the more proximal to the transcription start site, pApoE, showing the highest G-score. Biophysical studies confirmed the folding of pApoE into a stable parallel G4 under physiological conditions, supported by circular dichroism, NMR spectroscopy, UV-melting, and quantitative PCR stop assay. Moreover, the ability to modulate pApoE-G4 folding was demonstrated using G4-stabilizing ligands (HPHAM, Braco19, and PDS), which increased the thermal stability of pApoE-G4. In contrast, peptide nucleic acid conjugates synthesized to disrupt G4 formation, effectively hybridizing with pApoE sequences, confirming the potential to unfold G4 structures. Overall, our findings provide a mainstay for future therapeutic approaches targeting ApoE-G4s to regulate APOE expression, offering potential advancements in cancer and AD treatment.
THREE COMPOSITIONS OF HIGH-ENTROPY MELTS OF LITHIUM, SODIUM AND POTASSIUM FLUORIDES AND CHLORIDES AS PROMISING COOLANTS FOR MOLTEN SALT REACTORS
Authors: Tkachev Nikolay
Published: July 2024

Suggestions are made for potentially promising solvent melts for molten salt reactors from a mixture of six lithium, sodium, and potassium fluoride and chloride salts having high mixing entropy. These compositions, containing less lithium salts, should have higher thermodynamic stability than FLiNaK or FLiBe because of their high entropy. Chemical formula of maximum high-entropy solution may result from mixing the variety of alkali halides like MX (M=Li, Na, K and X=F, Cl) taken in an equimolar ratio. The configurational part of the mixing entropy of such a mixture equal to 1/2Rln24 (1.59R), which is very close to Rln5. At the same time, this is much larger than for standard compositions like FLiNaK-eutectic (0.83R). On the basis of the experimental phase diagram for the quasi-ternary salt mixture (LiF)1/2(LiCl)1/2 - (NaF)1/2(NaCl)1/2 - (KF)1/2(KCl)1/2 two more high-entropy compositions with reduced lithium content can be considered, namely, Li(0.1)Na(0.2)K(0.2)F(0.25)Cl(0.25) and Li(0.08)Na(0.1625)K(0.2575)F(0.25)Cl(0.25) , having a liquidus temperature of 606 and 630 Celsius. Their configurational entropy is equal to 1.57R and 1.54R, correspondingly.
Rapid low-cost assembly of modular microvessel-on-a-chip with benchtop xurography
Authors: Song Jonathan W. , Agarwal Shashwat S. , Cortes-Medina Marcos , Holter Jacob C. , Avendano Alex , Tinapple Joseph W. , Barlage Joseph M. , Menyhert Miles M. , Onua Lotanna M.
Published: July 2024

Blood and lymphatic vessels in the body are central to molecular and cellular transport, tissue repair, and pathophysiology. Several approaches have been employed for engineering microfabricated blood and lymphatic vessels in vitro, yet these approaches invariably require specialized equipment, facilities, and research training beyond the capabilities of most biomedical laboratories. Here we present xurography as an inexpensive, accessible, and versatile rapid prototyping technique for engineering cylindrical and lumenized microvessels. Using a benchtop xurographer, or a cutting plotter, we fabricated modular multi-layer poly(dimethysiloxane) (PDMS) -based microphysiological systems (MPS) that house endothelial-lined microvessels approximately 260μm in diameter embedded within a user-defined 3-D extracellular matrix (ECM). We validated the vascularized MPS (or vessel-on-a-chip) by quantifying changes in blood vessel permeability due to the pro-angiogenic chemokine CXCL12. Moreover, we demonstrated the reconfigurable versatility of this approach by engineering three different vessel-ECM arrangements, which were obtained by minor adjustments to one or two steps of the fabrication process. Several of these arrangements, such as ones that incorporate close-ended vessel structures and spatially distinct ECM compartments along the same microvessel, cannot be readily achieved with other microfabrication strategies. Therefore, we anticipate that our low-cost and easy-to-implement fabrication approach will facilitate wider accessibility of MPS with tunable vascular architectures and ECM components while reducing the turnaround time required for iterative designs.
Re-presença sonora
Authors: Navarro Renato , Denny de Toledo Leite Marcelo
Published: July 2024

Neste artigo, propomos uma reflexão sobre aspectos da documentação de obras performativas por meio do som, levantando questões sobre relações entre cultura material, efemeridade e escuta. Dentre as possibilidades de documentação e acesso, discuto o papel da escuta na relação com o registro documental, majoritariamente centrado na visualidade. Em seguida, abordo algumas possibilidades de registro através do uso da técnica de captação binaural em conjunto ao uso de fones de ouvido, como forma de acesso imersivo a performances artísticas em uma experiência de escuta tridimensional. Por fim, são apresentadas algumas possibilidades de interação performativa do público com exposições museológicas a partir do som e da escuta.
Casa Guilherme de Almeida
Authors: Lopes Vieira Guilherme
Published: July 2024

Este estudo analisa a trajetória para a fabricação do museu-casa que homenageia o escritor paulista Guilherme de Almeida (1890-1969), através do processo de musealização imposto ao imóvel que serviu de residência para sua família, por cerca de vinte e três anos. Almeida foi um importante escritor brasileiro que atuou durante o século XX, com intensa produção literária e política. Durante a década de 1970, após o seu falecimento, em sua residência, agentes políticos deram prosseguimento ao processo que musealizou o imóvel e culminou na fundação da Casa Guilherme de Almeida, em 1979.
Tuku Iho Legado Vivo Maori
Authors: Bombonato Rebeca , Xavier Cury Marília
Published: July 2024

O artigo apresenta a exposição Tuku Iho | Legado Vivo, organizada pelo Instituto de Artes e Ofícios Maori da Nova Zelândia. A partir de uma itinerância internacional, destacamos duas montagens, respectivamente no Museu Nacional de História Natural (Smithsonian Institution, EUA) e no Espaço Tom Jobim (Jardim Botânico, Brasil). Por meio da descrição da exposição, ressaltamos o conceito apurado da curadoria autorrepresentativa, que reforça valores culturais em diálogo com linguagens artísticas contemporâneas, além de fortalecer as interações humanas.
Poesia como documento
Authors: Santos Ferreira Luciana , Benedini Brusadin Leandro
Published: July 2024

Os museus assumem a sua perspectiva social quando integrados na premissa do território enquanto fenômeno vinculado às memórias de uma comunidade. Este artigo analisa a relação entre os poemas de Carlos Drummond de Andrade e três sobrados em Itabira (MG) em uma perspectiva interdisciplinar. A hipótese é que os poemas são documentos cuja representação em placas situa a relevância histórica dos sobrados em prol da memória coletiva, além de apresentar um contexto das edificações enquanto monumentos-documentos. A metodologia deste trabalho se deu por meio de levantamento bibliográfico, análise de poemas, além de observação in loco e registro fotográfico.  A conclusão é que os pontos do Museu de Território Caminhos Drummondianos podem contribuir para reafirmar a construção da memória coletiva em torno de Drummond, pois estes símbolos integram o imaginário social dos itabiranos e turistas por estarem situados de forma integrada ao território.
Tráfico ilícito de bens culturais e "boas práticas" para combate:
Authors: Farjalla Correia Lima Diana
Published: July 2024

A pesquisa aborda o problema do Tráfico Ilícito de Bens Culturais e seu combate no contexto da Musealização/Patrimonialização por meio da Documentação Museológica-Informação considerada uma das melhores práticas para prevenção e segurança. Destaca a importância do inventário das coleções de museus e a necessidade do uso do Object ID, Norm (Getty), um padrão internacional para a identificação de obras roubadas em repositório on line da Interpol na busca de informações para a futura restituição.
Visualização de Informação como Ferramenta de Apoio à Curadoria de Dados em Coleções Biológicas
Authors: Medeiros e Sá Asla , Oliveira Franklin , Silveira Serejo Cristiana
Published: July 2024

Coleções científicas biológicas têm o compromisso de ser um registro permanente da herança natural, sendo geridas por instituições, tais como museus, herbários, que são fiéis depositárias de guarda de acervos. São constituídas de espécimes coletados em campo, acrescidos de informações relacionados ao seu local de coleta, tais como, coordenadas geográficas da localidade, data de coleta e coletor, e recebe um número de registro; o que permite que seja incorporado Ã  coleção. Garantir a qualidade dessas informações é uma tarefa complexa e de fundamental relevância. O presente trabalho se propõe a aplicar princípios e técnicas de visualização da informação ao contexto dos bancos de dados de coleções científicas biológicas, ao fornecer um conjunto de representações visuais cuja finalidade primária é a de facilitar a verificação da qualidade dos registros por um especialista. Tais técnicas podem ser utilizadas a posteriori com a finalidade de exibição e divulgação dos dados da coleção.
Contratualização e Regionalização de Serviços Hospitalares no SUS:
Authors: Marques da Silva João Felipe , Gimenez Carvalho Brígida , Ricardo Martins Marina Sidnéia
Published: July 2024

A diversidade de atores e prestadores, as múltiplas funções gestoras e as distintas formas de contratualização para a oferta de serviços públicos de saúde são alguns dos condicionantes do processo de regionalização do SUS. Nessa perspectiva, esse artigo analisa o processo de regionalização e contratualização da assistência especializada hospitalar, tendo em vista os aspectos mencionados, na perspectiva da gestão municipal. Trata-se de uma reflexão teórica sobre o processo de regionalização e contratualização,  a partir da análise das normativas que orientam esse processo, particularmente daquelas que tratam das responsabilidades de gestão do ente municipal. O artigo apresenta uma análise teórica a respeito do processo de contratação de serviços hospitalares e da regionalização no âmbito do SUS; propõe uma classificação a respeito das modalidades contratuais e realiza um debate acerca da gestão do SUS e de estratégias de contratualização com vistas à regionalização. Conclui-se que as políticas voltadas à contratualização de serviços de saúde necessitam ser discutidas por constituir-se um aspecto fundamental para operacionalização da regionalização, além disso evidencia-se uma lacuna legislativa quanto à definição do papel e das responsabilidades gestoras. Diante disso, advoga-se a favor de um instrumento que permita a contratualização regionalizada e a segurança jurídica dos entes envolvidos.
Uso de tecnologia entre pessoas idosas em tempo de distanciamento social pelo COVID-19
Authors: Corrêa Borges Gabriel , Barroso Azevedo Moura Leides , Bezerra Franco Simone , Alves de Araújo Ana Beatriz
Published: July 2024

A pesquisa objetivou analisar a situação de isolamento social através da Escala Breve de Redes Sociais de LUBBEN e identificar o uso de tecnologia entre pessoas idosas com 60 anos ou mais. Trata-se de um estudo com abordagem quantitativa, transversal e analítica. A coleta de dados consistiu em um questionário sociodemográfico, aplicado a pessoas idosas, buscando o perfil, o uso de tecnologia  e as percepções de isolamento social pela  Escala de Lubben. A amostra foi constituída de 230 pessoas idosas, sendo que 199 pessoas (86,5%)  alegaram usar a internet para acessar alguma rede social e  130 (56,5%) informaram dificuldades em acessar a internet. Quanto à frequência, 69,10% utilizam a internet frequentemente, enquanto 23,5% usam poucas vezes. No tocante ao isolamento social, a frequência medida através da Escala Breve de Redes Sociais de Lubben é de apenas 12%, apresentando-se socialmente isolados, enquanto 88%  das pessoas apresentaram ausência de isolamento social. O uso de tecnologias digitais por pessoas idosas apresenta papel positivo na superação de sentimentos negativos como o de isolamento observados em tempo de distanciamento social pelo Covid-19, havendo necessidade de mais inclusão e letramento digital dessas pessoas.
Consórcio público como alternativa às políticas sociais das populações tradicionais do Norte de Minas Gerais
Authors: Alessandro Mendes Ottoni Máximo , Cavalcante Nunes Ottoni Soraya , Francisco dos Santos Enilson
Published: July 2024

Os consórcios públicos são arranjos jurídicos, públicos ou privados, que objetivam prestar políticas públicas por meio da gestão associada aos municípios consorciados, buscando o desenvolvimento regional. Em tal contexto, o Consórcio Intermunicipal Multifinalitário para o Desenvolvimento Ambiental Sustentável do Norte de Minas (Codanorte) se torna uma alternativa às políticas sociais em prol dos povos tradicionais do Norte de Minas Gerais, buscando soluções sustentáveis para os municípios, especialmente para aqueles mais vulneráveis. Este trabalho de revisão bibliográfica e análise documental objetivará investigar a atuação do referido consórcio na implementação de políticas sociais para os municípios consorciados do Norte de Minas Gerais pela via dos convênios estaduais e federais, com respaldo institucional. Espera-se que este artigo possa gerar conhecimento sobre o acesso às políticas sociais nos remotos espaços territoriais e propor novos estudos sobre cooperação intermunicipal, permitindo, assim, uma melhoria na qualidade de vida dos povos e das comunidades tradicionais.
The Influence of Catalyst Loading on Electrocatalytic Activity and Hydrogen Production in PEM Water Electrolysis
Authors: Rohendi Dedi , Amelia Icha , Sya'baniah Nyimas Febrika , Yulianti Dwi Hawa , Syarif Nirwan , Rachmat Addy , Fatmawati  , Majlan Edy Herianto
Published: July 2024

The climate change caused by the widespread and continuous use of fossil fuels is a problem that needs to be addressed urgently. One of the solutions offered is through an energy transition towards the use of new or renewable and low-carbon fuels. Hydrogen gas as a carrier of energy is an alternative solution that has attracted the attention of researchers, due to its high combustion energy and environmental friendliness. The production of hydrogen gas using the Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis (PEMWE) method is considered effective for large-scale production. This study investigates the impact of catalyst loading and various current densities on hydrogen production in the PEM water electrolysis process, utilizing the Cu2O/C catalyst. This study investigates the impact of catalyst loading and different current densities on hydrogen production in the PEM water electrolysis process, utilizing the Cu2O/C catalyst. The electrode catalytic properties were evaluated using the Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) method to determine the Electrochemical Surface Area (ECSA) and the Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) method to determine the electrical conductivity. The ECSA and EIS measurements demonstrated that the best results were obtained at a higher catalyst loading of 2 mg/cm2 with an ECSA value of 0.21 m2/g and electrical conductivity of 3.04 × 10−6 S/cm. The production of hydrogen results showed that the highest hydrogen production rate was 3.75 mL/s with a catalyst loading of 2.5 mg/cm2, indicating that increasing the load could lead to a higher rate of hydrogen gas production, but this is highly dependent on the surface area utilized. Additionally, at higher current densities, the cell resistance in the electrolysis process may decrease, leading to reduced electrode efficiency for hydrogen production. Thus, the use of high currents may not always be advantageous in hydrogen production using the PEM water electrolysis method.
Activity of Mangrove-Derived Fusarium equiseti 20CB07RF Extract Against Clinical, Antibacterial-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Bahri Syaiful , Setiawan Wawan Abdullah , Setiawan Fendi , Lutfiah Rosyidatul , Juliasih Ni Luh Gede Ratna , Ambarwati Yuli , Ahmadi Peni , Arai Masayoshi , Hendri John , Hadi Sutopo , Setiawan Andi
Published: July 2024

Endophytic fungi originating from mangroves are potential sources of secondary metabolites with varying bioactivities. This research explores the bioactive metabolites produced by endophytes derived from mangrove plants. Endophytic fungi were collected from various parts of several mangrove plants (roots, stems, and leaves, as well as the surrounding mud). A total of 17 endophytics fungi were obtained. The isolates were derived from the leaves (1 isolate), stems (8 isolates), roots (5 isolates), and surrounding mud (3 isolates). A single fungal colony was cultured using solid-state fermentation for 14 days. The fermented fungal biomass was extracted using ethyl acetate (EtOAc) and evaluated for its antibacterial activity against clinical pathogenic bacteria. In the preliminary screening, the EtOAc extract of the CB07RF1 isolate exhibited notable growth-inhibitory effects against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The isolate was verified by molecular identification using a study of the rDNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence, revealed that isolate CB07RF1 was very similar to Fusarium equiseti (99% similarity). Isolate 20CB07RF1, obtained by solid-state fermentation using a rice medium indicated as peptide compound group, and featured active components that exhibited potent growth inhibitory activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa at a concentration of 12.5 mg/mL. This study demonstrates, for the first time, that Fusarium equiseti extracts grown in a rice medium contain antimicrobial compounds that can inhibit the growth of P. aeruginosa, an important clinical pathogen known for its antibacterial resistance. These findings accent mangrove endophytic fungi as important sources of bioactive compounds and will advance related research in the fields of biotechnology, pharmacology, and life sciences.
A Comparison Study between Green Synthesis of Microwave Irradiation and Solvent Evaporation Methods in The Formation of p-Methoxycinnamic Acid-Succinic Acid Cocrystals
Authors: Sulistyowaty Melanny Ika , Setyawan Dwi , Prameswari Putu Pradnya Mimba , Susilo Raden Joko Kuncoroningrat , Amrillah Tahta , Zaini Erizal , Zidan Sabry A. H.
Published: July 2024

Cocrystal of p-Methoxycinnamate acid-succinic acid has been produced by microwave irradiation and solvent evaporation methods. Cocrystals are formed using succinic acid as the coformer at a molar ratio of 1:1. The formation of cocrystal can be done by solvent evaporation method and microwave radiation method. Physicochemical properties have been studied by FT-IR, DSC, PXRD, and SEM analysis. The solubility test was carried out with pH 6.8 phosphate buffer at a temperature of 25±0.5°C for 5 hours and the dissolution test was carried out with 900 mL pH 6.8 phosphate buffer at a temperature of 37±0.5°C with the speed of 75 rpm using a paddle-type dissolution test apparatus. The solubility of PMCA has increased its solubility in cocrystals by the solvent evaporation method by 1.19 times and by the microwave radiation method by 1.16 times compared to PMCA. The dissolution rate of the cocrystals of the solvent evaporation method increased by 3.50 times and the cocrystals of the microwave radiation method increased by 2.29 times compared to PMCA.
Nichrome Dependency in Welding Layer Using In situ Fabrication on Hardness and Corrosion Properties
Authors: Syaripuddin  , Sopiyan  , Muhammad Fauzan Perdana Putra  , Maman Kartaman Ajiriyanto  , Sigit Dwi Yudanto  , Muhammad Yunan Hasbi  , Susetyo Ferry Budhi
Published: July 2024

The use of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment to synthesize alloys is one of the most promising methods as it can be used for in-situ fabrication. The hardness and corrosion properties of the deposited layer during the welding process can be enhanced by dilution of nichrome (NiCr) during the process. Therefore, the alloy was synthesized on the surface of the mild steel using SMAW equipment with various NiCr additions. The properties of the alloy were investigated using an X-ray diffraction (XRD), an Optical microscope, a Potentiostat, and a Vickers hardness apparatus. The appearance of martensite overlaps with the ferrite phase could be affected by the addition of NiCr to the alloy. An increase in NiCr content is followed by an increase in the lattice parameter value of the ferrite phase. The presence of a certain amount of nickel (Ni) contributes to the formation of lower transformation phases, including martensite. At the same time, the incorporation of chromium (Cr) also plays a significant role in promoting the formation of acicular ferrite. An increase in NiCr content in NiCr2 and NiCr3 samples results in a quantitative increase in martensite formation. Adding 0.434 g of NiCr to the weld deposited layer could result in the corrosion rate of the alloy being 0.1118 mm/y. Higher hardness is found in the NiCr3 sample, around 742.06 HV.
The Docking of Talent Training Strategies and Job Market in Higher Vocational Colleges Under the Background of Slow and Difficult Employment
Authors: Guo Fang , Luo Shujun , Li Weihan
Published: July 2024

Students in higher vocational colleges are faced with difficult problems such as slow employment, which highlights the dislocation between education and the market. This study surveyed thousands of students and hundreds of enterprises, and put forward docking strategies. The analysis shows that the mismatch between skills adaptation and literacy is the main cause of slow employment. To this end, research and design training programs, including curriculum restructuring, school-enterprise cooperation practice platforms, and employment-oriented quality improvement plans are imperative. At the same time, we will develop teaching modules for career planning to enhance competitiveness and ensure that the content is synchronized with industry standards. After the implementation, the employment rate of students increased by 15% within six months, the degree of interconnection increased by 20%, and the degree of enterprise recognition increased by 25%. The research effectively promotes the docking of higher vocational education with the market, and has far-reaching significance for easing slow employment.
Analysis of the Application Effect of Structured Healthcare Education in Brittle Diabetic Patients
Authors: Deng Na
Published: July 2024

Objective: To explore the application effect of structured healthcare education in patients with brittle diabetes mellitus. Methods: 188 brittle diabetic patients admitted to our hospital from May 2021 to December 2023 were selected as the study subjects, and were divided into the control group (n = 94) and the observation group (n = 94) according to the random number table method. The control group used conventional nursing intervention and the observation group used structured healthcare education. The general information, glycemic indexes, self-efficacy, compliance, and nursing satisfaction of patients in the two groups were observed. Results: There was no statistical significance in the basic information of the two groups of patients (P > 0.05); after the intervention, the fasting plasma glucose, 2-hour postprandial blood glucose, and HbA1c of the patients in the observation group were lower than those of the control group (P < 0.001); after the intervention, the self-efficacy scores of the patients in the two groups increased, and the scores of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P < 0.001); the total adherence rate of the patients in the observation group (90/95.75%) was significantly higher than that of the control group (80/90.10%) (χ2 = 6.144, P < 0.05); and the total satisfaction rate of patients in the observation group (92/97.87%) was significantly higher than that of the control group (78/82.98%) (χ2 = 12.042, P < 0.05). Conclusion: In patients with brittle diabetes mellitus, structured healthcare education can effectively control patients’ blood glucose levels, improve patients’ self-efficacy and adherence, and enhance patient satisfaction.
Application Strategies of Modular Design in Assembled Teaching Buildings
Authors: Li Huina
Published: July 2024

As an efficient, environmentally friendly, energy-saving construction method, assembled buildings are now widely used in campus building construction. Modular design thinking is system-based design thinking, and its application to the design of an assembled teaching building project will comprehensively improve the rationality of the teaching building and component design. The paper focuses on the application of modular design thinking in assembled teaching building design, aiming to provide references for China’s architectural design units, giving full play to the advantages of modular design thinking in future teaching building design projects, and enhancing the level of design, for the construction of the teaching building and the basis of the technical guarantee.
Major Factors of Young Teachers’ Burnout in Private Universities in Mainland China
Authors: Wang Xiaoyu
Published: July 2024

This article takes young teachers in private universities in mainland China as the research subjects and carries out a literature review focused on teacher burnout and related contexts. The major factors of young teachers’ burnout are found to be the influences from the external environment in private universities, influences from the internal environment in private universities, and the influences from teachers’ own professionalism. Based on the author’s and the young teachers’ experience, the most effective strategy for releasing burnout among private university young teachers is using the motivation system, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and Herzberg’s two-factor theory. Once the sense of belonging is formed, the young teachers trust their prosperity is indivisible with the schools, and they inspire their work enthusiasm and creativity consciously.
Teaching Reform and Exploration of Practical Courses Based on Programmable Control
Authors: Xu Hang
Published: July 2024

As the country continues to promote the development of intelligent manufacturing, all industries are carrying out enterprise automation upgrading, the Pearl River Delta Intelligent Manufacturing Conference held in March 2024 provides a direction guide for each enterprise on how to integrate the intelligent manufacturing technology into each link and provide direction guidance for enterprises to create new models and new business formats. College teachers, in focusing on the teaching process, should closely match the enterprise and social needs and cultivate excellent students. As the core controller of automation control, the application of programmable controllers in teaching is particularly important. In practical classes, by setting progressive difficulty, project guidance, team collaboration, and other links, students can master the automation equipment design of programmable control in repeated practice.
The Impersonal Theory of Poetry in “Tradition and the Individual Talent” by TS Eliot
Authors: Liu Dan
Published: July 2024

Eliot, an important poet, playwright, and literary critic of the nineteenth century in the United States, was the founder of Western modernism. He pioneered the modern poetic criticism. His practice of modernist poetry is the transition from traditionalist poetics to modernist poetics in the 20th century. His famous poetics theory declaration “Tradition and the Individual Talent” is an immortal classic in the field of poetics theory, in which he proposed the concept of “Traditional,” the theory of “Impersonal” poetry, “Objective Correlative,” and so on. All had a profound influence on the 20th-century poetry creation. This paper aims to analyze and discuss the important “Impersonal” theory from the three aspects of its connotation, the relationship between “Personality” and its intertextuality with New Criticism, so as to further understand Eliot’s poetic concepts.
Research on the Assessment System of Computational Mechanics Courses Based on the TOPSIS Entropy Weight Model
Authors: Ning Huijun , Yu Ruhuan , Wang Qianshu , Lin Mingming
Published: July 2024

This paper takes the assessment and evaluation of computational mechanics course as the background, and constructs a diversified course evaluation system that is student-centered and integrates both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods. The system not only pays attention to students’ practical operation and theoretical knowledge mastery but also puts special emphasis on the cultivation of students’ innovative abilities. In order to realize a comprehensive and objective evaluation, the assessment and evaluation method of the entropy weight model combining TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) multi-attribute decision analysis and entropy weight theory is adopted, and its validity and practicability are verified through example analysis. This method can not only comprehensively and objectively evaluate students’ learning outcomes, but also provide a scientific decision-making basis for curriculum teaching reform. The implementation of this diversified course evaluation system can better reflect the comprehensive ability of students and promote the continuous improvement of teaching quality.
Genetic visual technologies and cellular automates
Authors: Stepanyan Ivan V.
Published: July 2024

The phenomenology of self-organization based on the four rules in Conway’s game “Life” and the phenomenology of biological life based on the four nucleotides has several parallels and unresolved issues. A cellular automaton operating on a two-dimensional plane is proposed as a basic object for joint consideration of these phenomena. In one case, its dynamics are set by local/global self-organization rules based on the initial configuration in an automaton of the “Life” type of game. In another case, it is a set of nucleotides in the DNA of a particular organism. The author considers images similar to cellular automata generated by the DNA of real organisms when constructing geometric patterns on a two-dimensional plane by changing the mapping scaling parameter. With increasing scaling parameters, individual clusters emerge for living organisms, which can be located symmetrically.
Visualization of steam with Venn diagrams
Authors: Chehlarova Toni
Published: July 2024

An understanding of STEM and STEAM and their visualization through Venn diagrams are presented. For the visualization of a Venn diagram of 5 groups, Grünbaum's idea with application of rotational symmetry of a curve is used. Several embodiments are described.
The content and structure of training future educators for the formation of communicative competence in children of preschool age
Authors: Golota N. , Karnaukhova A.
Published: July 2024

The article substantiates the essence, peculiarities of the structure and content of the training of future educators for the formation of communicative competence in preschool children. The solution to this problem is facilitated by the educational component «Technologies for the development of children’s speech and familiarization with literature», which includes the following content modules: «Innovative technologies in preschool education», «Technological approach to the development of speech of children of early and preschool age», «Game and interactive technologies in speech and literary activities», «Technological approach in familiarizing preschool children with fiction» and «Technology of reflective approach to interaction with fiction text». The educational component is aimed at forming students’ general and professional competencies. The article presents the results of a mini-survey of students based on the results of studying each module; a diagnostic section of the formation of students' communicative competence was conducted, which necessitated the development of criteria, levels and their indicators. Interactive technologies for working with students are highlighted; creation of the necessary conditions for the formation of communicative competence; effective use of modern forms of educational interaction with all participants in the educational process
Factors Affecting the Ability to Repay Debts of Corporations at Commercial Banks
Authors: Tran Tu Ngoc
Published: July 2024

This study aims to estimate the influence of these factors on the ability of corporations to repay debts at commercial banks in Vietnam, especially in Ho Chi Minh City. Moreover, this study focuses on the period from 2018 to 2022. Hence, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were also examined in this study. In addition, this study employs a binary logistic regression method to analyze the extent of the factors' impact on the ability of corporate customers to repay debts. The results reveal that the model includes six statistically significant factors: collateral, loan term, income, firm size, leverage, net sales, and COVID-19. Furthermore, the model can be used to forecast corporations’ ability to repay debts, which could help commercial banks plan their loan strategies for corporate customers based on the significant results of the Hosmer-Lemeshow test. The study, on the other hand, only focused on some banks in the biggest city in the south of Vietnam, so further research on the area is needed, such as over Vietnam. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-03-016 Full Text: PDF
University Students’ Knowledge about Welfare Technologies within Active Aging Concept: An Online Survey Interview
Authors: Zaťková Tímea S. , Šolcová Jana , Jamborová Ľubica , Tokovská Miroslava
Published: July 2024

Welfare technology has made a significant impact on society, supporting people´s communication, independence, and day-to-day living. This study aims to investigate university students' knowledge of welfare technologies related to smart active aging. The research was guided by the following questions: 1: What do Slovak university students know about welfare technologies? 2: How are welfare technologies used in the households of university students and their relatives? An online interview survey with reflexive thematic analysis was conducted with 120 university students at two universities in Slovakia. Findings show four themes that were identified: (1) Different interpretations of welfare technologies. (2) Broadening students’ knowledge about welfare smart technologies. (3) Attitudes towards smart and welfare technologies. (4) Gap in practical usage of welfare technologies. Welfare technology is a new topic connected to active aging. Primarily, the younger generation, as proved, has low knowledge on this theme. The novelty of the study lies in connecting the welfare technology concept with the education of the younger generation. Welfare technologies have the potential to promote positive intergenerational relationships, autonomy, and mental and physical well-being among older adults. As for improvements, smart active aging and welfare technology concepts should be incorporated more intensively into higher education. This would help curb the knowledge gap and ensure the development of skills for implementing welfare technologies in the daily lives of their elderly relatives. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-03-017 Full Text: PDF
Relationship between the Characteristics of e-Commerce Live Streaming and Purchase Intentions: Moderating Effect of Hedonistic Shopping Value
Authors: Wu Ying-Ying , Batool Hira , Yang Yao-Jing
Published: July 2024

E-commerce live streaming has experienced a significant and rapid increase in recent years, establishing itself as a vital catalyst for the growth of the e-commerce business. This research delves into the influence of e-commerce live streaming attributes, namely, authenticity, interactivity, and entertainment, on consumers' purchase intentions. It is based on the Stimulus‒Organism‒Response (SOR) theory and focuses on customer flow experience and hedonic shopping value. To evaluate the study model, the authors gathered survey data from 360 live streaming e-commerce customers and used structural equation modeling. The results indicate that client purchase intentions in e-commerce live streaming are positively influenced by authenticity, interactivity, and entertainment. Authenticity, entertainment, and interaction all contribute to enhancing consumers' flow experience in e-commerce live streaming, with interactivity being the most influential factor. The phenomenon of flow experience has a beneficial impact on the purchasing intentions of clients engaged in e-commerce live streaming. The flow experience serves as an intermediary between the characteristics of e-commerce live streaming and consumers' intentions to make purchases. Hedonic shopping value affects the relationship between the flow experience and the customer's intention to make a purchase. Put simply, when customers have a strong perception of the pleasure they derive from shopping, their intention to make purchases becomes more profound when they are influenced by the state of flow. This study not only contributes to the body of knowledge regarding the correlation between the attributes of e-commerce live streaming and consumer receptiveness, but it also provides businesses and platforms that utilize e-commerce live streaming with actionable recommendations. By improving the content design of live streaming features in e-commerce, customer engagement and immersion are significantly enhanced, establishing a foundation for increasing consumer purchase intention. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-03-018 Full Text: PDF
Continuous Integration of Risk Management in a Business Process Reengineering: Towards Optimization through Machine Learning
Authors: Raffak Hicham , Lakhouili Abdellah , Mansouri Mohamed
Published: July 2024

To improve their market position and competitiveness, organizations aim to shorten production times, cut costs, and boost the quality and variety of their products. While Business Process Reengineering (BPR) is a good method to achieve these goals, implementing it can be risky: any change to a task in the initial process directly affects the final process's performance in terms of time, cost, and quality. This article, drawing on design science, a literature review, and a field study with responses from executives and managers of two companies in the aerospace and automotive sectors in Morocco to measure their satisfaction and identify their risk management needs, provides an overview of the BPR method, its implementation frameworks and methodologies, and explains the importance of risk management in such projects. It suggests an improved continuous risk management process for BPR projects that enhances the gathering and use of risk management data through machine learning. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-03-019 Full Text: PDF
Role of Two-Way Asymmetrical Communication in Sustaining Public Relations
Authors: Setoutah Samira , Jeljeli Riadh , Farhi Faycal , Mallek Mohamed , Hassan Dalia , Selim Nadeen
Published: July 2024

Internet technology's worldwide success and adoption have provided organizations with direct access to their constituents and customers. Especially, organizations relying on online platforms provide comparatively better services and have strong relations with their clients. This research also focused on relevant phenomena in the United Arab Emirates banking sector organizations. The researchers employed a cross-sectional design and randomly selected a sample of n=400 individuals. Results revealed a significant impact of customer support services on providing product information (p>0.008) and service quality (p>0.000). Further, the effect of service quality on Artificial Intelligence also remained significant (p>0.000). Besides, Artificial Intelligence is also found significantly impact the Public Relations of Emirati banks (p>0.006). Finally, the mediating impact of communication skills on Artificial Intelligence and Public Relations remained significant (p>0.088). Moreover, the Artificial Neural Network (ANN) revealed the Sum of Square Values at 568.19, the Overall Relative Error value at 0.813, and the accuracy level at 18.7% (training). While, regarding the testing, the Sum of Square Values remained at 256.80 and the Average Overall Relative Error value remained at 0.861, indicating an overall accuracy of 13.9%. Thus, it is concluded that the importance of two-way communication can be determined because it helps determine and understand the customers' needs and demands. The more an organization understands its customers, the more it fulfills their expectations, indicating the importance of two-way communication. Finally, this research recommends more studies regarding AI-enabled Emotional Intelligence in other sectors to dig out in-depth results. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-03-020 Full Text: PDF
Stimulation of Purchase Behavior Toward Biodegradable Bags: The Role of Green Skepticism
Authors: Nguyen Le , Hoa Nguyen Thi Lien
Published: July 2024

Today, the habit of using light, durable, and disposable plastics that are poorly managed is one of the main reasons for environmental pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change in Vietnam. Besides, due to the lack of consumption, most plastic companies in Vietnam refuse to switch their production to biodegradable plastic bags. The study is conducted to promote the purchase behavior of biodegradable plastic bags, which can reduce the consumption of non-degradable plastic in Vietnam. A non-probability sampling method was applied, with a sample size of 828 consumers who lived in Southeast Vietnam. SmartPLS software was applied to examine the hypotheses. The results show that attitudes, coping appraisal, and threat positively influence the purchase behavior of biodegradable plastic bags. Green skepticism negatively moderates the relationship between attitudes, coping appraisal, threat appraisal, and purchase intention toward biodegradable plastic bags. This study also added psychological factors, such as green skepticism, to fill the perception-behavior gap from previous studies and extend the protection-motivation theory. Some managerial implications will be proposed for plastic companies in Vietnam to switch their production toward biodegradable plastic bags. Besides, consumers will also be given guidance and encouragement to use these products through integrated marketing communication strategies. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-03-04 Full Text: PDF