bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Heavy metals assessment for sustainable management in estuaries of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province
Authors: Hung Phu Le , Hong Ngoc Pham , Trong Dung Le , Hong Thu Nguyen , Van The Ho , Tuan Linh Vo Tran , Minh Hieu Nguyen , Minh Thu Phan
Published: February 2024

Heavy metal concentration in the aquatic environment of estuaries is a significant environmental concern with potential consequences for ecosystems and human health. Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that can enter aquatic environments through both natural processes and human activities. The interplay between natural processes and human activities, particularly urbanization and industrialization, often exacerbates heavy metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems. Some of the most common heavy metals of concern in estuarine pollution include arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe). Based on the results of two surveys in rainy and dry seasons, the paper aims to assess the concentrations of heavy metals in the estuarine environment of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, Vietnam, to understand the extent of contamination and its potential impacts on the ecosystem and human health. The average concentrations As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Zn, and Fe were 2.01, 0.024, 0.028, 1.63, 4.71, and 492.9 µg/L in water, and 6.70, 0.175, 0.060, 11.78, 41.94, and 3,108.9 mg/kg in sediment, respectively. Heavy metal concentrations in water have an increased trend during the rainy season. In contrast, values in sediment exhibit an opposite pattern, which can be explained by various environmental factors and processes. For water and sediment quality, individual metals, and overall metal contamination levels (the contamination factor - Cf, contamination degree - Cd, and metal pollution index - MPI) may appear to be low, whereas the assessment of the combined effects of multiple metals (Metal quality index - MI > 1) indicates that there is a potential risk to aquatic life in the estuaries. This assessment may underscore the importance of considering not only individual metal concentrations but also their cumulative effects when evaluating water and sediment quality and making decisions regarding protecting aquatic ecosystems. Further investigations and measures may be needed to mitigate potential harm to aquatic organisms and for sustainable management in estuaries.
COVID-19 impact on support services in South African full-service schools: Views of support structures
Authors: Makhalemele Thabo , Jama Pateka Pamella
Published: February 2024

The 4 world-wide waves of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) unsettled schooling, and the consequences were immeasurable as schools had to close and the eventual return to schools was staggered to reduce the possibility of infection. Due to the pandemic, the provision of support services was disrupted, and learners struggled to reach their academic goals and achieve success within their schools. Full-service schools are schools that are equipped to support learners who need a moderate level of support for their learning. In this article we explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of learning support services in South African full-service schools. A qualitative approach was followed, and open-ended questionnaires and interviews generated data. Thirty teachers serving in the school-based support teams (SBSTs) from full-service schools and 12 district-based support team (DBSTs) officials from 3 South African provinces participated in this research. The findings indicate that challenges in rendering learner support during the COVID-19 pandemic in full-service schools, inadequate handling of the referral process, and insufficient capacitation for support services during COVID-19 restricted the efficiency of support services. We suggest learner support interventions be made to address the needs of learners experiencing challenges neglected during the pandemic as it created gaps in their learning.
PROPOSTA DE CLASSIFICAÇÃO ARQUEOLÓGICA PARA A CERÂMICA CONTEXTUALIZADA E NÃO CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO DA CULTURA PURUHÁ, SERRA CENTRAL DO EQUADOR
Authors: Alves De Barros Alex Sandro , Miniguano Trujillo Andrea Soledad , Ríos Rivera Edwin Hernan , Ríos Segovia Ariel Marcelo
Published: February 2024

Em um contexto local de estudos estritamente tipológicos e com a ausência manuais para o estudo da cerâmica relacionada a cultura arqueológica Puruhá, Serra Central do Equador, verificamos a possibilidade associar a questão teórica e metodológica à prática arqueológica, resultando na localização da produção ceramista como um subsistema intrínseco a compreensão dos sistemas socioculturais que definem uma cultural. Com esta premissa, este manuscrito apresenta uma proposta de classificação em arqueologia com fulcro na análise da cultura material cerâmica contextualizada ou não contextualizada por intermédio da aplicação dos conceitos de antropologia das técnicas e das cadeias operatórias associada às análises tecnotipológicas com o estudo de caso da produção ceramista Puruhá. Tendo como marco metodológico o método empírico indutivo, com enfoque qualitativo que mescla a revisão de literatura, inserção conceitual, técnica e análises, de alcance exploratório e não experimental enquanto desenho de investigação. A proposta de classificação em arqueologia possibilitou verificar a factibilidade e potencial de sua utilização em um contexto Puruhá, assim como sua correlação entre outros sítios, resultando em uma leitura que permite realizar inferências sobre continuidades e mudanças culturais.
PLANAR ANTENNA WITH PATTERN RECONFIGURABILITY FOR IOT APPLICATIONS
Authors: Srinag A. , Aruna S. , Naik K. Srinivasa
Published: February 2024

This paper introduces an economical and space-efficient radiation pattern reconfigurable planar antenna system designed for Internet of Things (IoT) applications operating at the 5 GHz frequency range. The proposed system combines a Rotman lens and series-feed array antennas. Featuring a four-input, six-output Rotman lens, the system facilitates the generation of four switchable beams directed at angles of -25°, 0°, +15°, and -15°. The series-feed array ensures minimized side lobe levels and a compact form factor suitable for Wi-Fi frequencies, utilizing a six-port 3 × 3 series-feed planar antenna array design. The Rotman lens and series-feed array prototypes were separately fabricated using a cost-effective FR4 substrate with dimensions of 102 × 102 × 1.6 mm3 and 92 × 92 × 1 mm3, respectively. Both the beam forming Rotman lens and the series-feed microstrip array demonstrate a gain of 10 dBi at 5 GHz. The measured and simulated results exhibit good agreement, emphasizing the antenna's cost-effectiveness, ease of fabrication, and simplicity, making it wellsuited for IoT applications. The antenna simulation in our research leveraged the sophisticated CST Studio Suite software. This study constitutes a significant stride in comprehending the intricate interplay among diverse antenna components, offering a crucial breakthrough in addressing the complex challenges inherent in designing and manufacturing antennas for IoT applications. Our research unveils cost-effective and efficient solutions tailored for industrial antenna production. The incorporation of a Rotman lens with antenna array techniques not only streamlines design and manufacturing but also substantially cuts costs, utilizing FR4 material. This innovative approach holds tremendous potential for advancing antenna technology in both IoT applications and industrial manufacturing, marking a pivotal step toward more accessible and efficient solutions in the realm of wireless communication.
Assessment of occupants’ adaptive capacity: a case study in northern Guizhou of China
Authors: Liu Jing , Emmanuel Essah , Cai Ting
Published: February 2024

The thermal comfort of rural residents is a major issue related to people’s livelihood. Due to differences in climatic factors (e.g. local climate) and non-climatic factors (such as building structures, economic and social–cultural levels, living habits and availability of environmental control) between rural and urban areas, participants have different thermal requirements for a given thermal environment. This difference means that thermal comfort standards that consider only urban conditions may not be applicable to rural situations. Therefore, a thermal comfort field study was conducted on the thermal comfort of traditional residential houses with natural ventilation located in rural areas of northern Guizhou, China. This study aims to understand the indoor thermal conditions and perceptions of occupants in rural areas, with a total of 513 subjects that participated in a questionnaire survey. Most survey respondents accept the thermal environment in which they reside, even if the indoor temperature is not within the recommended thermal comfort range specified by international standards such as Ashrae 55. The adaptive predicted mean vote is established using the least-squares method. The adaptive coefficient λ representing the adaptive capacity is twice the recommended coefficient of the Chinese standard, GB/T 50785-2012. This confirms that rural residents have a stronger adaptability to cold conditions in winter. The findings are beneficial for improving thermal comfort and carbon dioxide emission reduction for traditional residential houses in rural areas of northern Guizhou, China.
Theoretical Issues of Crypto Assets Taxation and the Regulatory Framework of Hungary
Authors: Hulkó Gábor , Király Péter Bálint
Published: February 2024

Crypto assets have gained significant popularity and mainstream acceptance in recent years, and their adoption as an investment and trading vehicle has increased their value. However, the tax implications of these assets often need to be clarified and are subject to differing interpretations by tax authorities worldwide. The article delves into the various approaches to the taxation of crypto-assets and the challenges tax authorities face in identifying and regulating these assets. Additionally, the paper discusses the Hungarian regulatory framework’s unique features for crypto-assets taxation. Finally, the article highlights the importance of clear guidance and regulations to provide certainty to investors and traders and ensure that tax authorities can effectively regulate and enforce taxation on these assets. As such, the article serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving area of crypto-assets taxation.
Gloss to the judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of December 20, 2022 (SK 78/21)
Authors: Warston Anna
Published: February 2024

The subject of the analyzed judgment is the problem of discrimination against defense attorneys depending on the mode of their appointment. The Constitutional Court will once again take the position that it is unlawful to differentiate in an act of sub-statutory rank the amount of attorney’s fees depending on the mode of his appointment. This is because such a regulation is unacceptable in a democratic state of law and unquestionably constitutes a manifestation of legislative arbitrariness. In the current state of the law, there can be no sub-statutory regulation, which is not supported by the law and does not serve its implementation.
Baikal Zone as a Sub-Region: Methodological Approaches to Development
Authors: Arkhipkin Oleg , Golik Svetlana , Lapshin Alexander
Published: February 2024

The object of the study is the Baikal zone allocated by the authors as a set of territorial, economic and environmental resources of the subjects of the Federation adjacent to Baikal – the Irkutsk Region, the Republic of Buryatia. The objective contradiction between the environmental component and the need for socio-economic development limits the possibilities of territorial development and provokes conflicts of regional interests between trans-Baikal subjects. In order to harmonize environmental, economic and administrative-organizational trends in the effective use of territorial resources, a draft methodological justification for the allocation of the Baikal zone to the trans-Baikal subregion with a special ecological, economic and administrative status is proposed. Based on the analysis of domestic and foreign experience in the development and implementation of large-scale regional development programs, methodological recommendations are formulated for modeling the administrative and management system of the subregion. As for the formation of an environmentally oriented optimal sectoral structure of the territory, possible sources of financing for the projected Concept of socio-economic transformation of the Baikal zone are proposed.
Alexander D. Karnyshev: To the 75th Anniversary of the Scientist and Teacher
Authors: Shalak Alexander
Published: February 2024

The article is dedicated to the anniversary of the famous scientist and teacher Doctor of Psychology, Professor A.D. Karnyshev. Based on the tools and approaches developed by the historical discipline of biography, the main milestones of his scientific and pedagogical activity are analyzed. The contribution to the creation of a new branch of psychology - economic ethnopsychology is assessed. This branch of scientific knowledge has been expanded and deepened through research on economical ecology and economic patriotism. The contribution of the scientist to the preparation of amendments to the law on Baikal, on local self-government, on youth and national policy is noted. Particular attention is paid to the period of work of A.D. Karnyshev at the Baikal State University.
Structural Modeling of an Innovative Personality
Authors: Shishkina Anastasia
Published: February 2024

The article presents a step-by-step description of the structural modeling of the structure of an innovative personality. The general logic of conjugation of each component with each other by means of psychosemantic methods is described. Previously, the author published works in which separate structural components of the innovative personality were developed: the innovative activity of the individual, the innovative potential of the individual and the lifestyle of the innovative personality. Empirical data were collected using the author's methods “Specialized semantic differential for assessing the innovative activity of personality” and “Specialized semantic differential for assessing the innovative potential of personality” (T.A. Terekhova, A.O. Shishkina) (2013–2014), and semantic differential “Lifestyle of personality” V.P. Serkin (2004). The study was based on 214 respondents
(R = 24–37 years, M = 28 years), 88 men and 126 women. The sample for the study included representatives of various professions (all residents of Irkutsk): design, event management, web design and programming, marketing and advertising, business coaches, teachers of higher educational institutions. As a result of empirical testing of research hypotheses about the structure of the innovative personality, its three-component structure was established. The exploratory factor analysis confirmed the proposed structure of the innovative personality, which includes the innovative potential, innovative activity and lifestyle of the innovative personality. In the course of the study, above-average and high connections between the components of the structure were established.
Análisis realizado por Profesores en Formación en un Entorno Tecnológico Emergente en Educación Matemática
Authors: Morales-López Yuri , Font Vicenç
Published: February 2024

El objetivo de esta investigación es describir la forma en que una profesora de matemática en formación analiza lo que ocurre en una clase de matemáticas virtual videograbada en un entorno emergente. Para esto, se diseñó una investigación cualitativa con enfoque exploratorio en donde participó una profesora de quinto año de formación inicial. Se le explicó el concepto de idoneidad didáctica y ejemplos de indicadores. Luego se analizó una reflexión que ella escribió a partir de indicadores de análisis que había logrado establecer. La profesora en formación realizó una adaptación de indicadores que le permitió hacer una reflexión general sobre lo que ocurrió en la clase de manera descriptiva y redactar valoraciones con justificaciones fundamentadas. Aun así, se determinó que hay ausencia de propuestas de mejora en su reflexión y escasos indicadores específicos sobre los recursos tecnológicos. Los profesores en formación logran realizar análisis descriptivos y valorativos con el empleo de herramientas como la idoneidad didáctica, pero se debe dar acompañamiento para aumentar su capacidad de proponer mejoras al proceso educativo y centrar aún más su mirada en la educación matemática en entornos emergentes.
The practice of umbilical vessels catheterization in neonatal intensive care units: a survey
Authors: Shrestha Nita , Khilfeh Manhal , Dudani Rajesh , Wu Shou-Yien
Published: February 2024

Background: Umbilical venous catheterization and umbilical arterial catheterization provides easy access for administering fluids, exchange transfusion, medications, parenteral nutrition, blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling in neonates. Objective was to know the common practices related to the placement and maintenance of umbilical catheters, along with the associated complications in the level 3 and 4 neonatal intensive care units in the USA.
Methods: A questionnaire-based survey study was conducted among NICU practitioners across United States. Only one survey was sent to each NICU.
Results: Among the survey respondents, 50.8% represented level 3 NICUs, while 49.2% represented level 4 NICUs. The maximum duration for both UVC and UAC use was commonly reported as up to 7 days. Birth weight was the predominant method (86.8%) used for calculating catheter length. X-rays were universally employed for position confirmation. Heparin was widely utilized through UVC (96.7%), with a concentration of 0.5 IU/ml (73.7%). In cases of malpositioned UVC, practitioners employed techniques such as inserting another catheter, utilizing twisting movements during insertion, adjusting the UVC to a low position, and replacing the malpositioned UVC with a peripheral intravenous line. Common complications associated with UVC included line occlusion, thrombosis, and infections, while poor extremity perfusion and thrombosis were reported with UAC. Most units allowed feeding even when patients had a UAC in place.
Conclusions: Despite the presence of institutional policies in most NICUs, practitioners encountered several complications during the use of umbilical catheters.
Feeding premature babies in the neonatology department of the Androva Mahajanga Hospital
Authors: Razanamanana Safidisoa Nambinina , Raveloharimino Nirina Henintsoa , Randriamanga Radohery Lovasoa , Rabesandratana Norotiana
Published: February 2024

Background: The initiation and progression of enteral nutrition in premature infants remains a challenge. The aim of this study was to evaluate enteral nutritional management in premature infants in the neonatology department at the mother and child complex Androva Mahajanga.
Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study over a 7-month period, from January to July 2018. All neonates under 37SA who received enteral feeding were included.
Results: During the study period, 74 newborns were able to receive enteral feeding. The mean age of onset of enteral feeding was 10.6 hours. In 89.2% of cases, enteral feeding was started within the first 24 hours of life. On average, the initial quantity administered was 28.4ml/kg/d. Human milk was used most frequently (54.8%). The presence of residue was the most frequently encountered incident (31.5%). Ulcero-necrotizing enterocolitis occurred in 7 newborns (9.5%). Forty-five newborns had a good outcome, with an average weight gain of 9.28 g/kg/d.
Conclusions: The implementation of a nutritional management protocol for newborns, especially premature babies, in the neonatology department would be beneficial for a better outcome and growth of the baby.
Comparative evaluation of novel tooth brushing with reminder therapy with conventional brushing techniques in children
Authors: S. Shilpa , Setty Jyothsna V. , V. Srikanth K. , Srinivasan Smrithi , Haridasan Ajith Kumar , Srinivasan Ila
Published: February 2024

Background: Dental caries and periodontal diseases are the most prevalent oral diseases in the children. Dental plaque is the main contributing agent for these oral diseases. Tooth brushing is considered to be one of the most efficient ways of maintaining the oral hygiene. Often, it is noted that certain areas of oral cavity and surfaces of the teeth are brushed more, while the other areas are neglected. With this background, we have designed a novel technique of tooth brushing with reminder therapy.
Methods: Oral examination of 180 children aged between 6-12 years was done and Oral Hygiene Index Simplified, Turesky-Gilmore-Glickman modification of Quigley-Hein Plaque Index, Modified Gingival Index were recorded. The children were randomly divided into three groups; Control group; Tooth brushing using Fones technique; Tooth brushing along with a reminder therapy (dantharaag: the tooth tune). Each group was taught their respective techniques and follow up was done at 15 and 45 days interval and all the indices were recorded. The data, thus collected was tabulated and subjected to analysis.
Results: The results showed a reduction in the scores of OHI-S, TMQH and MGI in all the three groups during follow up visits. However, this difference was statistically significantly between the groups where, Group 2 was better than Group 1 and Group 3 was better than Group 1 and 2 by 45 days.
Conclusions: In conclusion, Dantharaag: the tooth tune was readily accepted by children and showed better results in plaque reduction and oral hygiene improvement.
Cidades Planejadas e Imaginários
Authors: Posca Luís Müller
Published: February 2024

Este texto, parte integrante de uma investigação pautada pela teoria dos imaginários urbanos (SILVA, 2001), surge de uma inquietação do trabalho com a metodologia desses imaginários, que captam percepções sociais, acerca de determinada urbe investigada por meio da tríade – “cidade vista, cidade marcada, cidade imaginada”. Em nosso caso, refletimos um pouco mais acerca dessa primeira perspectiva – “cidade vista”, uma vez que os trânsitos de nossa investigação dos imaginários urbanos situam-se em duas cidades planejadas – Boa Vista, capital de Roraima e Brasília, capital do Brasil. Portanto, temos como intenção compreender um pouco mais sobre as motivações de um processo de planejamento urbano, sobretudo, o planejamento da cidade de Boa Vista e, por fim, refletirmos acerca da relação “cidade planejada / cidade vista” e imaginários urbanos.
Aquisição de linguagem sob a perspectiva gerativa:
Authors: Grutzmacher Marcos , Oliveira Barbosa Thaysa
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho tem por objetivo fazer um apanhado teórico de como ocorre a aquisição de linguagem à luz da teoria gerativa (CHOMSKY, 1995 e seguintes) que defende a existência de um mecanismo inato e específico para tal fim. Seguimos mais especificamente a hipótese maturacional para aquisição da língua que propõe que a aquisição ocorre em fases que vão se sucedendo umas às outras a partir da maturação do aparelho fonador. A partir desses pressupostos, apresentamos estudos sobre aquisição da Libras no Brasil, mostrando como ocorre a aquisição da Libras seguindo-se as fases maturacionais e descrevendo-as no que diz respeito às características e, sempre que possível, comparando-as com o desenvolvimento da língua portuguesa.
Resignificaciones y revitalizaciones del útero en los círculos de mujeres:
Authors: Valdés Padilla Gisela
Published: February 2024

Al interior de los Círculos de Mujeres y como parte del movimiento de Espiritualidades Alternativas Femeninas se han elaborando otras maneras de resignificar y revitalizar el cuerpo/ser de las mujeres. El presente texto explora la dimensión corporal como un elemento central para la comprensión de los fenómenos culturales/corporales en el contexto de los Círculos de mujeres, así nos aproximamos a las maneras en cómo las mujeres encarnan (embodiment) los significados y sensibilidades de esta cultura compartida, maneras de ser, estar, sentir; cómo es que hacen cuerpo y experiencia los simbolismos en torno al cuerpo, al útero, a la naturaleza y el cosmos, encausando procesos de bienestar y autosanación. Ponemos en relieve los aspectos corporales y cosmogónicos en torno al útero. Las mujeres encarnar otra cultura corporal, vinculante con las demás mujeres, la naturaleza y el cosmos.
Modeling of harmonics of amplitude and nonlinear frequency-modulated signals
Authors: Denisov M. S. , Zykov A. A.
Published: February 2024

In vibroseismic data, nonlinear signal distortions called harmonics are usually present. The previously proposed method of separating the signal and its harmonics makes it possible to improve the quality of the initial data, as well as to obtain additional information about the geological structure of the earth interior. One of the limitations of the proposed methodology is its initial development for linear frequency-modulated signals. A new method of prediction of harmonics that allows non-linear frequency modulation as well as amplitude variation is proposed.
Separation of signal and harmonics in non-explosive seismic prospecting with amplitude and nonlinear frequency-modulated signals
Authors: Denisov M. S. , Zykov A. A.
Published: February 2024

When vibroseis oscillations are excited, along with the main signal, harmonics are generated. They travel into the Earth and, like the main signal, interact with the target reflectors. Harmonics have a wider than that of the main signal frequency band, so they can be used to increase the resolution of the seismic data. To do this, the signal-related data should be separated from the harmonic-related data. This problem can be successfully solved by the previously proposed optimization recursive filtering algorithm, which, however, was developed only for linearly frequency-modulated signals. In this work, the algorithm is generalized to the case of amplitude modulation and nonlinear frequency modulation. Examples of application of the technique to increase the resolution of real vibroseis data are given.
Cuidado e formação no campo da saúde em diálogo com os saberes populares
Authors: Pulga Vanderléia Laodete , Dantas Vera Lúcia de Azevedo , Silva Maria Rocineide Ferreira da , Bonetti Osvaldo Peralta
Published: February 2024

Esta obra intitulada “Cuidado e formação no campo da saúde em diálogo com os saberes populares” é uma coletânea de produções, escrita a muitas mãos, no campo da educação popular em saúde, trazendo as reflexões de Paulo Freire para o campo da saúde em outros países, em especial, na América Latina, experiências vivenciadas no enfrentamento à pandemia da covid-19 e reflexões baseadas nos processos atuais de promoção, educação e cuidado em saúde nos territórios. Nos 10 anos da Política Nacional de Educação Popular em Saúde no Sistema Único de Saúde (PNEPS-SUS), esta obra expressa a força e a potência desta política que foi resistindo e se implantando, apesar das adversidades dos contextos históricos que o Brasil vivenciou. Como a força e a flexibilidade da água, os processos de educação popular em saúde foram contornando obstáculos, enfrentando barreiras, ocupando, ampliando espaços e se expandindo. Assim, as práticas e os conceitos da educação popular em saúde vão se constituindo no movimento das marés, das águas, do ar, da terra, das sementes e se espalhando nos diferentes territórios do Brasil e da América Latina.
Urodynamic Findings of The Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Single Tertiary Center Results
Authors: ŞAHİN Mehmet Fatih , AKGÜL Murat , DOĞAN Çağrı , MALAK Arzu , ŞERAMET Serkan , YAZICI Cenk Murat
Published: February 2024

Objective :In Parkinson’s disease (PD), lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common with a prevalence ranging from 25% to 57%. Patients who are resistant to medical treatment for LUTS may require urodynamic examination and pressure flow study (UD-PFS) to better comprehend the bladder's dynamics. To be able to comprehend the pathophysiology of LUTS, UD-PFS examinations should be performed. In this study, the demographics and clinical properties of PD patients were presented along with their UD-PFS examinations.

Method : The data of 155 patients with PD followed up between 2010-2020 were retrospectively analyzed. UD-PFS was applied to 42 PD patients resistant to medical treatment of LUTS. Patients' demographic and clinical data with their UD-PFS findings were studied separately.

Result : Twenty-eight of the patients underwent UD-PFS were male, and 14 were female. In UD, the first urinary sensation was 86.00±68.77cc, and the maximum cystometric capacity was 322.07±194.25cc. Sixteen patients had a hypo-compliant bladder, 25 (59.5%) had a normo-compliant bladder. In PFS, Q max and peak detrusor pressure during voiding were 12.72±10.08 mL/sec and 43.93±15.56 cm-H2O, respectively. Stress-type urinary incontinence was detected in 6 (15%) of the patients. When evaluating the detrusor activity, neurogenic detrusor overactivity in 18 (44%) patients, detrusor areflexia in 8 (19%) and normal UD-PFS in 16 (22%) patients.

Conclusion: The majority of the patients presented with neurogenic detrusor overactivity accompanied by diminished bladder capacity and hypersensitivity. In the selected PD patients who are resistant to medical treatment with LUTS clinics, UD-PFS provides useful scientific information about the LUTS clinics of patients and may be helpful in treatment management.
Maurice Merleau-Ponty: libertad, percepción y reflexión radical
Authors: Sánchez Marín Leandro
Published: February 2024

Este texto intenta comprender la naturaleza de la reflexión radical que debe ser la filosofía y cómo es diferente de una reflexión intelectualista o cartesiana. Mientras que la última se concibe como todopoderosa, capaz de constituir el mundo por sí sola, la reflexión radical reconoce, por el contrario, lo que está más acá de ella, es decir, la enorme zona carnal que Merleau-Ponty caracteriza como “objetivo previo” o “irreflexivo”. Solo entendiendo la reflexión radical como libertad, invención y apropiación del sentido, parece resolverse la contradicción entre intelectualismo y conciencia encarnada, ello para dilucidar la fuerza de la fenomenología donde parece mostrar su debilidad, es decir, precisamente en el trabajo de comprensión del mundo en relación con la conciencia. Para este propósito se explora la obra de Merleau-Ponty, particularmente la Fenomenología de la percepción, en función de un análisis inmanente de los conceptos de percepción y libertad propios de consideraciones fenomenológicas del filósofo francés. Como conclusión de este análisis se deriva la posibilidad de comprender que dada la tendencia de la reflexión radical a tratar de transgredir sus límites, esta podría convertirse en una reflexión intelectualista o idealista, mientras que la libertad podría convertirse en un bloqueo en la experiencia adquirida, ello exigiría, entonces, que tanto la reflexión radical como la libertad se relacionen de manera continua y moderada en el mundo de la percepción para poder configurar una experiencia cualificada y no empobrecida del mundo.
The Correlation between the Bone Morphotype and Density and Root Apical Resorption of the Anterior Teeth Due to Orthodontic Forces
Authors: Tsilosani Nino , Natsvlishvili Natia , Mirvelashvili Ekaterine , Zerekidze Tea
Published: February 2024

The potential side effects of modern orthodontic treatment and its unfavorable impact on dentition and hard tissues have been extensively discussed in professional literature for decades. The presence of uncontrolled forces can result in pulp necrosis, radicular reabsorption, and/or loss of alveolar bone. Dehiscence and fenestration are more commonly found in anterior than posterior teeth, where only the periodontal ligament and the mucosa protect the dental root.

Most studies investigating the effect of periodontal phenotype over gingival recession in orthodontic patients have primarily focused on examining the soft tissues. However, due to the vulnerability of thin alveolar bone, the previous evaluation of orthodontic candidate patients may also include the analysis of hard tissues. Bone density plays an important role in facilitating orthodontic tooth movement, such that reductions in bone density can significantly increase movement velocity. These types of localized density changes can affect the rate of orthodontic tooth movement and may also influence the risk of unwanted outcomes, such as the occurrence of dental external apical root resorption.

According to the literature, the links of root resorption with the bone morphotype and the density are relevant in clinical dentistry but have not been studied in detail. However, the existing data is not yet conclusive.
Virtual Collaborative Learning as One of the Effective Strategies for Raising Cross-Cultural Awareness in Business English Classroom
Authors: Dolidze Tamari , Mikeladze Nino , Abesadze Anna , Mansfield Michael Jack
Published: February 2024

Recently, Business English (BE) has become an integral part of teaching English due to its growing demand in the employment market and its power to facilitate cross-cultural communication and dialogue between speakers of all languages. Since BE serves as a Lingua Franca globally, a good mastery of the so-called Business English as Lingua Franca (BELF) is getting more and more attention among practitioners and researchers of Business English, who attempt to update their curriculum by cutting-edge developments for better occupational purposes.

With this in mind, the presented paper will attempt to showcase the merits of Virtual Collaborative Learning (VCL) as one of the effective strategic tools for raising cross-cultural communication in the Business English classroom which indeed fosters the development of a culturally intelligent generation through support and guidance.

To assess effectiveness, a survey was conducted among students enrolled in the Business English course offered through virtual learning at Grigol Robakidze University and Azerbaijan Pedagogical University during the Spring 2021 semester. The survey included seven closed prompts using the Likert scale, ranging from "Strongly Agree" to "Strongly Disagree" and "Always" to "Never," and one open-ended question requiring a written response based on personal opinions.

The responses verified the positive influence of VCL activities in promoting interaction among students from different cultures and heightened awareness of cultural understanding. The discovered insights will be integrated into the current curriculum at Grigol Robakidze University, which is scheduled for the upcoming academic year.
Guidance and Counseling Strategy for Students with Special Needs in Pertiwi Inclusion Kindergarten in Metro City
Authors: Yusuf Muhammad
Published: February 2024

Research on Counseling Strategies for students with special needs was carried out in order to provide an overview of how educational services are also provided optimally in accordance with the mandate of inclusive education services in Permendiknas no. 70 of 2009 concerning inclusive education in Indonesia. This type of research is field research with a descriptive approach, namely by presenting descriptive data about guidance and counseling strategies carried out at Pertiwi Kindergarten, Metro City. In this study it was found that the guidance and counseling strategy was carried out in three stages, namely the planning stage in the form of initial communication with the parents and then determining the observation period for three months.
Counseling Group and Games Education in Developing English Language for Students’ Elementary School
Authors: Suhono Suhono
Published: February 2024

The Article analyzed Counseling Group and Games Education in Developing English Language for Students in elementary school. The researcher used the steps for a  literature review to obtain scientific evidence (Snyder, 2019; Peters et al., 2020), that is, of counseling groups and games education in developing the English language for students in elementary school. Hence, the researchers have visited several scientific publications on several applications, for instance, Eric Publications, Google Book, Taylor, and France,  and many others. In comparison, the review process involves several stages. First, giving coded the data,   evaluated and looked for relevance, and interpreted it in depth to conclude if the findings were relevant in answering valid questions. Based on the review, many kinds of publications showed that Innovative games could be in the form of educational games. Educational games are created using computer technology by taking into account the peculiarities, language development, and theories of acquiring children's language so that children are not easily bored in recognizing or learning English vocabulary. Therefore, English educational games can be used to develop English vocabulary.
Rehabilitasi Sosial dalam Pengembangan Self-Efficacy pada Disabilitas Netra
Authors: Nafi'ah Siti I'anatun , Khairi Alfin Miftahul
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAC:Everyone who has a visual impairment either totally or vaguely is called a blind person. Visual impairment causes blind people to have less motivation, are unsure of their abilities and are pessimistic about life. This makes the self-efficacy of blind people tend to be low. From this, blind persons are entitled to special treatment as regulated in Law no. 4 of 1997 article 6 namely social rehabilitation. Social rehabilitation is a program designed to improve physical, psychological and social disabilities. This study aims to determine social rehabilitation in the development of self-efficacy for visual sensory disabilities at RPS Bhakti Candrasa. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study research method. The data collection is done by observation, interviews and documentation. The subjects in this study were 6 beneficiaries of RPS Bhakti Candrasa. The results in this study indicate that the process of the vocational guidance service program (ADL, Brille literacy, massage) and mobility orientation begins by introducing some basic theories which are grouped according to ability. In addition, social rehabilitation shows that it can develop self-efficacy for disabled blind RPS Bhakti Candrasa which is proven by the achievement of aspects of self-efficacy.
Pengembangan Media Video Animasi Tentang Pemahaman Kepemimpinan Siswa
Authors: Khoirunnisa Wakhidatul , Nurgraha Ariadi
Published: February 2024

Students are the next generation of young people who need to be given an understanding of leadership in order to have an attitude of responsibility and be able to contribute in responding to future challenges. Through the services provided by BK teachers, the school becomes a forum for education and the formation of students' personalities and mentality. This study aims to develop animated video media about leadership as an effort to provide information about leadership to students at MTs Negeri 1 Yogyakarta. The research model used in this study adopts the Dick and Carry development model with the term ADDIE, which is a development model consisting of five stages including Analysis, Design, Development  , Implementation, and Evaluation.    The subjects in this study were 20 students who attended the student council at MTs Negeri 1 Yogyakarta. The results of the  animated video media development research on leadership understanding based on the results of  the  Material Expert  assessment, Media Expert assessment, and Service Expert assessment, all received the "very good" category by getting a material validation score of 88.8, Media Validation 83.9  , and  Service Validation 94.4. The hope of research on the development of animated video media about understanding leadership can be an alternative for students in getting leadership education that can be a good leadership development.
Pengaruh Bimbingan Kelompok Teknik Diskusi Terhadap Kematangan Karir
Authors: Karamoy Yurike Kinanthy , Joti Joti , Budiono Arifin Nur
Published: February 2024

There are indications of low career maturity, especially among class VIII students. Often the negative impact of career maturity is more influenced by feelings that do not convince oneself to be able to progress further, this impact is influenced by the surrounding environment which is included in the low education category, thus having an impact on the next generation and the economy. These factors have quite a big influence on students to continue their wishes. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of discussion technique group guidance on the career maturity of class VIII students at SMPN 13 Jember. The research subjects were class VIII students at SMPN 13 Jember for the 2022/2023 academic year, totaling 32 students. Quantitative research with pre-experimental research methods (pre-experimental design). The sampling technique uses purposive sampling technique (with certain criteria). The population in this study were 33 class VIII students at SMPN 13 Jember and all of them were used as research samples. Data collection in this research used a questionnaire. The results of the research show that there is an influence of discussion technique group guidance on the career maturity of class VIII students at SMPN 13 Jember. Data analysis using the T test formula with the help of SPSS states that the calculated sig (2-tailed) value is 0.000. With these results Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected
Epigramy 4, 4 i 6, 93 jako przykład autoinspiracji Marcjalisa
Authors: Pieczonka Joanna
Published: February 2024

The article presents Martial’s epigrams nos. 4.4 and 6.93, which form a mini-cycle. They share a common topic, the same motifs and an analogical form of a priamel. In both poems the bad scent of the protagonist (Bassa and Thais) is compared to other unpleasant smells. Among these comparisons there are certain recurring odours: sulphur, fish, goat, leather, dyed material and bad breath. The epigram 4.4 is built as a synthetic priamel, 6.93 is an analytical one. The comparison of this pair of epigrams with another mini-cycle 3.65 and 11.8 lead the author the conclusion that Martial imitates his earlier poems in the ones written later. This phenomenon may be called a peculiar imitatio et aemulatio.
Planejamento estratégico : metodologia GePlanes e aplicações
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Lorenzetti Myrian Cristina de Freitas , Ferri Émerson José ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Phaiffer Marcelo ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Serafim Milena Pavan ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Lorenzetti Gláucia Beatriz de Freitas ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Carvalho Teresa Helena Portela Freire de ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Published: February 2024

Introdução:. A partir dos anos 2000, o Planejamento Estratégico na Universidade criou Grupos de Trabalho que atuaram na implementação e adequação metodológica até a atualidade. Objetivo: Adotar esta Metodologia de Planejamento Estratégico nas áreas de ensino, pesquisa, extensão e administração da Universidade, para fomentar a qualidade da gestão na Universidade Pública. Metodologia: O Grupo de Trabalho com 5 facilitadores, funcionários de diversas áreas da Universidade, realiza oficinas para o Planejamento Estratégico das Unidades de Ensino, Órgãos da administração e o planejamento geral da Universidade com participantes membros do CONSU, Coordenadores Docentes e Administrativos da Universidade. O Ciclo do Planejamento Estratégico atual utiliza ferramentas de Gestão Pública (ref.3) e PDIA (Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation) (ref.4) e se divide em 5 etapas: Identidade organizacional- Missão, Visão, Princípios e Valores; Diagnóstico: análise dos ambientes interno e externo da área, com o auxílio da Avaliação Institucional; Objetivos Estratégicos- definição e priorização; Indicadores e Metas para os objetivos estratégicos; Projetos Estratégicos: desdobramento dos Objetivos, definição das ações, cronograma e métricas. Resultados: 12 Oficinas realizadas de modo presencial e virtual, com 11 Unidades de Ensino e 1 Colégio Técnico, 1 Planejamento Geral da Universidade. Implementar o conceito de priorização trouxe planejamentos mais objetivos e exequíveis. A Avaliação Institucional aprimorou o diagnóstico das áreas. A aplicação de Indicadores e Metas facilitou às áreas atingirem seus Objetivos Estratégicos. Conclusão: Esta metodologia favorece a gestão estratégica da Universidade e de suas Unidades e Órgãos com a priorização de ações organizadas e a redução drástica de esforços desnecessários.
Totem interativo para divulgações na Biblioteca do Instituto de Física de São Carlos - IFSC/USP
Authors:   Universidade de São Paulo, Pepe Gracielli Batista , Mastrantonio Sabrina Di Salvo ,   Universidade de São Paulo, Martinez Luciana Aparecida Brasil ,   Universidade de São Paulo, Francisco Maria Helena Di ,   Universidade de São Paulo, Prado Ana Mara Marques da Cunha ,   Universidade de São Paulo
Published: February 2024

Introdução/Objetivo: A Biblioteca do IFSC, procurando inovar e atender a novas demandas de seus usuários, adotou uma nova forma de divulgação de seus serviços e produtos. Este trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar a experiência de implantação do totem interativo “Conecta Biblio”, que tem como proposta não só divulgar, mas também permitir a interação dos usuários com seu conteúdo. Metodologia: O sistema criado para gerenciar o totem está estruturado em 4 partes principais, possibilitando a inserção de conteúdos relacionados à Produção Científica, Acervo, Eventos e Informes. Resultados: Como principais resultados, podemos apontar: visual atraente e moderno conferido à entrada da biblioteca; economia de papel; rapidez na atualização das informações; divulgação de outros produtos e serviços; maior interação dos usuários e valor agregado à prestação dos serviços da biblioteca. Conclusão: A Biblioteca tem recebido elogios de professores e colegas sobre o novo formato de divulgação e solicitações das especificações técnicas para uma possível replicação em outras unidades. Percebemos, também, um aumento na motivação da equipe diante do novo desafio, como também na confiança e empatia dos usuários pela Biblioteca.