bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Produção e caracterização geomecânica de rochas carbonáticas sintéticas
Authors: Dos Santos Yago Ryan Pinheiro , Gomes Igor Fernandes , Lima Analice
Published: December 2023

Com a crescente demanda energética mundial, torna-se necessário o estudo do comportamento de rochas-reservatório de petróleo (arenitos e carbonatos), para exploração de novas áreas e aumento na produção de óleo e gás. Embora haja o interesse, análises em rochas naturais são complexas, devido ao alto custo de sua extração, como também por apresentar alta heterogeneidade em suas características. Com isso, o desenvolvimento de rochas sintéticas que apresentem similaridades no comportamento geomecânico e petrofísico desses materiais torna-se uma alternativa, a fim de analisar seu comportamento. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo apresentar um protocolo de preparação e caracterização geomecânica de rochas sintéticas de matriz carbonática, produzidas a partir da consolidação por compactação da combinação entre pó de rocha calcária e resina epóxi, seguido de tratamento térmico em estufa. Diferentes proporções de materiais foram dosadas até se chegar a um quantitativo suficiente para que ela atingisse dimensões de 8 cm de altura e 4 cm de diâmetro, aspecto uniforme e alta resistência mecânica, cujas características foram avaliadas através dos ensaios de microtomografia computadorizada de Raios-X e resistência à compressão simples (UCS). As rochas carbonáticas sintéticas produzidas apresentaram aspecto uniforme, com valores de UCS entre 71,00 e 86,92 MPa, sendo classificada como uma rocha dura, indicando comportamento tensão x deformação semelhante para as amostras avaliadas. Diante dos aspectos observados, o protocolo de produção das rochas mostra repetibilidade na preparação das amostras, indicando aspecto consolidado, uniforme, homogêneo e comportamento geomecânico semelhante dentre os exemplares produzidos, desejável quando se produzem rochas sintéticas, podendo ser aplicado em estudos da engenharia de petróleo que visem avaliar o comportamento de rochas-reservatório com características semelhantes destas obtidas nesta pesquisa.
Cuidado multiprofissional em pediatria: revisão integrativa ancorada na Teoria de Orem
Authors: Barbosa Mayse Gabrielle de Lima , De Lima Isla Carolina Alves , Delmiro Andrezza Rayana da Costa Alves , Da Rocha Yasmin Torres , Paixão Ellen Dayse Martins , De Queiroz Lívia Maria Nascimento , Formiga Cristina Maria Oliveira Martins , Silva Kenya de Lima
Published: December 2023

A revisão integrativa da literatura teve como objetivo identificar as ações desenvolvidas pela equipe multiprofissional para o cuidado integral de crianças e adolescentes com condições crônicas hospitalizadas à luz da teoria de Orem. Realizou-se buscas nas seguintes bases de dados: Web of Science, Cinahl, PubMed e Medline visando responder a seguinte indagação: quais ações são desenvolvidas pela equipe multiprofissional para o cuidado integral de crianças e adolescentes com condições crônicas hospitalizadas? Foram identificados 77 estudos dos quais 09 foram selecionados para compor a amostra final em que as ações de cuidado encontradas referem-se à utilização de instrumentos que buscam promover a qualidade da assistência, bem como ações estratégicas de ensino-aprendizagem que busquem melhorias na comunicação entre profissionais-familiares. Assim, percebe-se que os estudos que relacionam as práticas assistenciais às teorias de enfermagem são incipientes. Espera–se que ações e modelos assistenciais sejam elaborados e construídos baseados em teorias científicas para garantia da continuidade do cuidado em pediatria.
Spatial Planning of Arosuka City, Solok District in the Perspective of a Green City in the Indragiri Rokan Watershed Area
Authors: Gusmal Gusmal , Irianto Agus , Evanita Susi
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Several locations in Arosuka City have used land and water that are not in accordance with their functions. Many water catchment areas have turned into residential areas in Arosuka City as well as other forms of closure that can reduce the infiltration of rainwater into the ground.
 
Theoretical reference: In addition, there is also the construction of buildings on the Indragiri Rokan watershed which will result in narrower water catchment areas. The population of this study is the entire community in the Arosuka area, totaling 53,376 people.
 
Method: The sampling technique in this study used a proportional sampling technique with a sample of 400 respondents. Data collection techniques in this study used a questionnaire with a Likert scale. Then the data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis through IBM SPSS AMOS ver. 26.
 
Results and Conclusion:  The results of the study found that there was an influence supervision of land use and land use control, community environmental awareness.
 
Implications of research: community perceptions of the environment and city parks and appreciation for the greening program on the implementation of green city spatial planning.
 
Originality/value: community participation in the management of green open spaces as a mediating variable.
Photo-bioelectrochemical cell anodes enhanced with titanium oxide, carbon nanotubes and chlorophyll-based catalyst on different supporting materials
Authors: Christwardana Marcelinus , Septevani Athanasia Amanda , Dayanti Dilla
Published: December 2023

An important part of a photo-bioelectrochemical cell (PBEC) is the photo-biocatalyst substrate taken as anode. This study aims to explain the effect of CNT/TiO2/chlorophyll photocatalyst coated on the cellulose nanopaper (CNP) substrate on the PBEC performance and to compare the results with those obtained for the commercial indium tin oxide (ITO) glass and flexible ITO as substrates. The results showed high sheet resistance of CNP, which is 61182 Ω sq-1, which is reduced by 80 % in the presence of CNT/TiO2/Chl biocatalyst. The highest output voltage of 0.95 to 1 V was produced by coating CNT/TiO2/Chl on the flexible ITO. The maximum current density (Jmax) of 3726 mA m-2 and the highest maximum power density value of around 574 mW m-2 were obtained for illuminated CNT/TiO2/Chl on the rigid ITO anode. In dark conditions, the highest power density was observed for CNP as the supporting substrate. The photo-bioelectrochemical cell adopting CNT/TiO2/Chl and CNP as the supporting substrate material has great potential for a variety of applications, such as wearable electronics, environmental monitoring, remote or off-grid energy supply, and renewable energy systems, thereby contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy technologies.
EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS OF ACADEMIC EXPLORATION IN SECURITY SCIENCES: FORMULATION OF SYSTEM SECURITY MEASURES AND EVALUATIONS
Authors: Kawalerski Paweł
Published: December 2023

Qualitative securitology, even in its highest form of deductive science, can be of didactic and cognitivevalue at best. Educators may find it useful for preserving the logical order of teaching and conductingeducation, while theorists may benefit by preserving the order of completed and planned research.Practitioners, in order to solve optimization tasks, mostly need quantitative securitology, which allowsthem to capture problems quantitatively and apply mathematical methods. They are usually notinterested in the qualitative (theoretical) aspect, unless such knowledge proves useful in establishingthe assumptions of a particular model. For this reason, applying the strategy of theory prior toresearch, the author presents selected measures and evaluations of system security and proposes theirgeneralization to other systems as well, e.g. social, anthropotechnical, as well as other systems. Giventhe high generality of results, they may prove to be a conceptual apparatus to provide the opportunityfor a broader and cumulative discussion involving various disciplines and different points of view.
FIRST AID FOR THE WOUNDED ON THE BATTELFIELD. OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
Authors: Tworkowski Bogdan , Szewczyk Łukasz
Published: December 2023

History shows that the atrocities of war necessitate appropriate remedial measures, both interms of means of warfare and care for the victims. Military operations are not carried out inan environment isolated from civilians, and the latest conflicts, including in our immediateneighbourhood, highlight the huge number of wounded soldiers and civilians. This article presentschanges taking place in the system of first aid provision to the wounded on the battlefield. It alsooutlines the possibility, or even the necessity, of transformation to most of the principles appliedwithin the national emergency medical services. Alongside the practical application of “military”principles in general rescue operations, it is advisable to promote the principles and training inthis field for mobilized medical personnel more widely, using specialized military institutionsfor this purpose. This article contains the latest data on the ongoing and planned changes in theorganizational structures and medical equipment of the Polish Armed Forces.
AN ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE THE ROLE OF CATCHMENT AREA MANAGEMENT ELEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO HEAVY METALS POLLUTION OF BOTTOM SEDIMENTS OF SELECTED ANTRHROPOGENIC LAKES
Authors: Kostecki Maciej
Published: December 2023

The correlations between the catchment factors and the contamination of bottom sediments withheavy metals in selected flow-through anthropogenic reservoirs were investigated. The catchmentdevelopment structure determines the proportions between metals. For the area covered by thestudy, it was found that the greater the length of the watercourse, the greater the catchment area,the greater the share of industrialized areas, the greater the population density and the salinity ofthe water. The proportion of industrialised catchments is influenced by the length of the river andthe size of the total catchment area. It was found that the greater the share of industrialized areasin the river basin, the higher the population density. Population density is related to the salinity ofthe water in the stream and the conductivity. The concentration of metals in bottom sediments ofanthropogenic overflow reservoirs is related to: the length of the watercourse, the amount of waterintroduced into the reservoir, the share of industrialized areas, the size of the catchment area andpopulation density. The share of agricultural and forest areas in the total catchment area is relatedto the concentration of heavy metals in bottom sediments to a much lesser extent. The correlationbetween the share of agricultural land and the concentration of cadmium in bottom sedimentsreflects the presence of this metal in mineral fertilizers.
Factibilidad financiera para constitución de una industria dedicada a la elaboración de harina de plátano Caso Portoviejo 2022
Authors: Arteaga-Dávila Carlos Andrés
Published: December 2023

La presente investigación se elabora con el objetivo de evaluar la factibilidad financiera en la creación de una industria para la generación y comercialización de harina de Plátano en la ciudad de Portoviejo año 2022. Por lo cual, se ejecuta el desarrollo un estudio enmarcado en una metodología con enfoque cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo y método deductivo, aplicando como técnica de recolección de datos la revisión documental y la encuesta, esta última dirigida a los empresarios encargados de las panificadoras del cantón de Portoviejo. Dentro de los principales hallazgos obtenidos se destaca el interés por la adquisición de los productos, presentado por los propietarios de las panificadoras que participaron como informantes claves en el desarrollo del estudio, quienes surgen como los principales clientes en el emprendimiento de la constitución de una industria productora de harina de plátano. Del mismo modo se pudo analizar la factibilidad financiera para la constitución de una industria de producción y comercialización de harina de plátano, resultado esta positiva para la ejecución de planes de inversión, por lo que se logra identificar al proyecto de constitución de una industria de producción de harina de plátano en el cantón de Porto viejo como viable.
EFICÁCIA DA SUPLEMENTAÇÃO DE CREATINA NO CONTROLE GLICÊMICO E NA MASSA MUSCULAR EM DIABÉTICOS TIPO II: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE ENSAIOS CLÍNICOS
Authors: De Souza Adriana Pereira , Jardim Naiara Almeida , Barreto Júnior José Gerardo , Dos Reis David Silva
Published: December 2023

O Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 é uma doença de caráter metabólico caracterizado por taxas elevadas de glicose sanguínea. Além do tratamento medicamentoso, o uso de suplementos tem sido bastante estudado para a manutenção da saúde, como a creatina, reconhecida como uma substância ergogênica, e recentemente tem sido demonstrada como opção terapêutica de diversas condições clínicas como é o caso de disfunções metabólicas. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi descrever os efeitos da suplementação da creatina em indivíduos adultos com Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2, correlacionando com a massa muscular e o controle glicêmico associados a treinamento de força. O estudo foi realizado a partir de uma revisão de literatura, onde foram selecionados artigos nacionais e internacionais, das bases de dados e revistas indexadas na área da saúde: SciELO, Springer Link, PubMed e Portal Regional da BVS, que demonstrasse o uso de creatina em pessoas com diabetes associado ao treinamento de força, nos anos de 2001 a 2023. Foram encontrados nas bases de dados 9.661 resultados, dos quais apenas 19 foram incluídos após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Observa-se que a suplementação da creatina aliada a treinamento de força, aumenta a captação de glicose no músculo, o que leva a diminuição da hemoglobina glicada e uma expressiva queda nos níveis glicêmicos e melhora da massa muscular. Concluiu-se que a suplementação de creatina monoidratada associada a treinamento resistido é uma estratégia dietética segura e eficaz no que se refere ao controle glicêmico e massa muscular de indivíduos com diabetes tipo 2.
ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA ENTRE AS REPERCUSSÕES CLÍNICAS ENCONTRADAS NA TETRALOGIA DE FALLOT E NA ESTENOSE VALVAR PULMONAR ISOLADA: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
Authors: Melchiori Franco Ana Carolina , Castro Rodrigo
Published: December 2023

A Tetralogia de Fallot e a Estenose da Valva Pulmonar estão entre as principais cardiopatias congênitas com relativa incidência por nascidos vivos. Considerando o fato de que a Tetralogia de Fallot é um conjunto de quatro defeitos e, entre eles, a estenose da valva pulmonar, mesmo quando o estreitamento dessa valva é um defeito isolado, ambas possuem aspectos clínicos e complicações que se coincidem, com repercussões na clínica muito semelhantes e progressão que acaba gerando a hipertrofia ventricular direita, importante achado na confirmação da insuficiência cardíaca. Geralmente diagnosticadas já na gestação, a Tetralogia de Fallot exige intervenção cirúrgica em todos os casos, ao contrário da estenose valvar pulmonar isolada, em que essa pode ser dispensável dependendo do comprometimento global. Apesar da correção cirúrgica, na maioria dos casos, sequelas permanecem, comprometendo a qualidade de vida do paciente e gerando outras comorbidades. Dessa forma, questiona-se qual das anomalias possui melhor chance de prognósticos em sua generalidade.

Palavras-chave: Tetralogia de Fallot; Estenose valvar pulmonar; Cardiopatia congênita.
Depressão pós-parto: revisão da literatura
Authors: Aquino Laise Cordeiro de , Cordeiro Lozanio Silveira , Barbosa Paullie Cordeiro de Oliveira , Martin Natália , Pinto-Fochi Maria Etelvina
Published: December 2023

A depressão pós-parto (DPP) é definida como um transtorno mental com alta prevalência, acompanhada de alterações emocionais, cognitivas, comportamentais e físicas. Geralmente inicia entre a quarta e oitava semana após o parto (por vezes mais tarde, mas ainda dentro do primeiro ano) e pode persistir por mais de um ano. O estudo trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica, onde visou identificar fatores associados à DPP, incluindo fatores de risco, manifestações clínicas, diagnóstico e tratamento. A partir das análises os dados permitiram compreender que ao longo do período pós-parto as mulheres que apresentaram DPP tinham como fator associado a falta de suporte familiar, baixo perfil econômico, falta de acompanhamento profissional especializado e gravidez na adolescência. Este transtorno psiquiátrico pode afetar a paciente, o bebê e a relações familiares, como a baixa adesão ao aleitamento e negligência no autocuidado.
Impacto nutricional na Doença de Alzheimer: um estudo de revisão sobre o uso de nutrientes e compostos nutricionais na condição
Authors: Beraldo Beatriz , Carolina Passoni de Souza Maria , Siqueira Cattelan Rafaela , Pereira Vatanabe Izabela
Published: December 2023

Um emergente corpo de evidências sugere que condutas nutricionais, dentre muitos benefícios, são capazes de modular o sistema imunológico e alterar processos neuroinflamatórios, potencialmente oportunos para quadros como o da Doença de Alzheimer (DA). A fim de explorar esta temática este estudo reuniu evidências sobre o uso efetivo de alguns nutrientes (efeito sinérgico ou isolado) na prevenção e/ou manejo da doença. Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa-reflexiva, que baseou-se na pergunta norteadora: Existem nutrientes, isolados e combinados em formulações, que são efetivos na prevenção e/ou manejo da DA? Como resultado são reunidas evidências sobre os principais nutrientes que atuam efetivamente retardando o declínio cognitivo, controlando funções de humor, modulando fatores bioquímicos e outras condições envolvidas com a doença. Assim, este estudo fomenta a importância e o potencial destes nutrientes, prescritos e administrados, através de dieta e/ou suplementação, para prevenção e/ou manejo da DA, como potenciais estratégias coadjuvantes às tradicionais já empregadas.
Análise do perfil de pacientes com insuficiência respiratória em UTI pediátrica em hospital do interior do estado de São Paulo
Authors: Faria Reis Queiroz Gabriela , Maria Moreno Molina Lina , Akiko Natsumeda Utino Elza
Published: December 2023

Este estudo transversal tem como objetivo identificar e analisar o perfil dos pacientes pediátricos com insuficiência respiratória em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica do interior do estado de São Paulo, por meio da análise documental de 46 prontuários médicos de crianças entre 28 dias de vida e 5 anos incompletos, no período de um ano, entre outubro de 2019 até outubro de 2020. O estudo demonstrou predomínio de crianças do sexo masculino acima de um ano de idade e evidenciou o diagnóstico de injúrias respiratórias como a principal causa de insuficiência respiratória aguda, sendo a principal complicação o derrame pleural. Os resultados demonstraram que menos de 50% apresentavam comorbidades associadas e uma porcentagem superior a 60% necessitaram de oxigenioterapia. O tempo de internação foi superior a 14 dias e o óbito ocorreu em 6,5% dos pacientes, sendo estes provenientes de municípios vizinhos. O conhecimento do perfil dos pacientes torna-se essencial para uma programação de abordagem sistemática primária eficiente em toda a região, com a adoção de políticas de Saúde Pública como estratégias de prevenção para reduzir o número de internações, o tempo de permanência na unidade hospitalar, complicações, definição de modo ventilatório e o óbito. Além de redução de gastos e direcionamento dos investimentos públicos.
Palavras-chave: Insuficiência Respiratória. Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica. Ventilação Mecânica. Morbidade e mortalidade
Análise de dispensação de azitromicina durante a pandemia de Covid-19 no município de José Bonifácio – SP
Authors: Fernanda Sabino Jaqueline , Helena de Mora Marques Jéssica , Benzatti Fernanda
Published: December 2023

No ano de 2019 em Wuhan, China, foi descoberto um tipo de coronavírus que causava problemas respiratórios em seres humanos, e essa nova infecção foi classificado como pandemia. Com o avanço do número de infectados, diversos estudos, principalmente envolvendo terapias medicamentosas, foram realizados. Esse trabalho teve como objetivo analisar a dispensação de azitromicina nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde do município de José Bonifácio – SP, durante o período de janeiro de 2019 até dezembro de 2021 a fim de averiguar a ocorrência de aumento no uso desse medicamento. Observou-se aumento do número de dispensações de azitromicina coincidindo com o período de pandemia no país, principalmente no momento em que ocorreu o aumento do número de casos. Isso levou a concluir que, mesmo que a azitromicina não tenha comprovação científica o número de dispensação continua alto, sendo que o uso irracional de antimicrobiano, pode acarretar, futuramente, no aumento do número de bactérias multirresistentes. É necessário conscientizar a população dos riscos do uso irracional de antimicrobianos, das possíveis reações adversas, além de serem necessários mais estudos como ensaios clínicos randomizados para a comprovação efetiva de medicamentos para o tratamento do COVID-19.
Palavras-chave: Azitromicina; Resistência Bacteriana; coronavírus; COVID-19; Farmacoterapia.
Laryngeal amyloidosis – case report
Authors: Chung Caravante Ana Lucia , Anísio Gonçalves Yasmin , Civolani Marques Fernandes Raquel , Cedin Antonio Carlos , Guglielmino Grazzia
Published: December 2023

Laryngeal amyloidosis is a rare disease characterized by the accumulation of amyloid protein in the larynx, mainly occurring in the supraglottic region. We present a case of a 65-year-old woman, in regular follow-up with an otorhinolaryngologist due to cough and throat discomfort. The diagnosis of laryngeal amyloidosis was made after 7 years of follow-up through biopsy of a supraglottic lesion. The treatment instituted was surgical resection of the lesion and after 11 months of postoperative a new surgical approach was performed due to disease recurrence. So far, there is no gold standard for the treatment of isolated laryngeal amyloidosis, and surgical resection is the method adopted by several specialists to improve the patient's quality of life.
Examining Sense of Belonging Among Freshmen College of Agriculture Students
Authors: Estepp Christopher , Doss Will , James Sarah , Simmons Lucas , Johnson Donald
Published: December 2023

Universities have consistently struggled with undergraduate student retention. However, one variable that has been shown to be an important factor related to undergraduate retention and success has been college student sense of belonging. The purpose of this study was to examine freshmen students’ perceived sense of belonging to the University of Arkansas and the College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences. First-year freshmen at the University of Arkansas (n = 233) were asked to provide responses on a survey measuring perceived sense of belonging, peer support, faculty support, empathy of faculty, class comfort, and isolation. Results showed respondents generally had a strong sense of belonging to the university and college of agriculture. Most students perceived faculty to be empathic and understanding, but also reported slightly lower levels of comfort when seeking help. Most students were neutral in perceptions of classroom comfort, meaning they may be less confident speaking in class, volunteering ideas, asking questions, and contributing to discussions. Just over half agreed they had peer support, while about a third perceived feeling isolated. Peer support, faculty support, and empathetic faculty were all predictors of sense of belonging in the college. Recommendations include using cooperative learning activities and continuing to provide opportunities for student organization participation to help students establish a sense of belonging.
A Review of Chief Executive Officer Behavioral Aspects and Company Performance in Indonesia Literature
Authors: Molina Molina , Lantana Dhieka Avrilia , Indriyanto Erwin , Digdowiseiso Kumba , Salleh Zalailah
Published: December 2023

his study aims to comprehend the aspects of CEO personality and behavior on company performance in Indonesia. This study uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), which involves an in-depth analysis of relevant literature topics. This study found that CEOs who hold ethical leadership and are committed to the principles of good governance tend to create a work environment that is transparent and with integrity. A work culture that values honesty and accountability motivate employees, increases shareholder trust, and contributes to the company's growth. Ethical leadership, integrity, and commitment to the principles of good corporate governance are considered to have a positive impact on company performance. Besides that, less ethical and self-interest-oriented behavior can have a negative impact. However, CEO behavior that is less ethical, authoritarian, or overly self-interest-oriented can have negative repercussions, including manipulation of financial statements and conflicts of interest. We concluded that the CEO has a significant role in influencing the performance of companies in Indonesia. The development of ethical leadership, integrity, and commitment to the principles of good corporate governance are key to achieving sustainable corporate performance. The role of a responsible and integrity CEO establishes a work culture oriented towards honesty, transparency, sustainable performance and long-term success of companies in Indonesia.
The Quality of Company Audit in Indonesia during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of Literature
Authors: Indriyanto Erwin , Molina Molina , Nur Muhammad , Digdowiseiso Kumba , Zakaria Wan Zuriati Wan
Published: December 2023

As many companies transform, auditing is crucial in a company's development process, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Transformation without a financial audit can lead to problems because it may not effectively minimize fraud or unanticipated risks. With the advent of COVID-19, auditors' work is constrained by government policies that limit on-site work, preventing auditors from accessing necessary data freely. This situation has the potential to result in lower-quality audit reports. Research on the quality of company audits during the COVID-19 pandemic was conducted using review literature. The research process involved collecting data from offline and online journals and proceedings. This study revealed a general decline in audit quality, but there were also cases where the quality remained consistent with the pre-COVID-19 period. This study concludes that the quality of audit analysis results plays a crucial role in ensuring company transparency and integrity, particularly in the presentation of financial reports. By leveraging the audit findings provided by the auditors, stakeholders will have a robust and thorough foundation for making informed conclusions and decisions regarding the company's future. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the integrity of audits came under scrutiny due to the numerous changes implemented by companies striving to endure the crisis.
China Studies: Factors affecting Mercedes-Benz customer satisfaction.
Authors: O-sot Ratchayaporn , Tanhomwet Chanwut , Hemthanon Thanyakorn , Srisawat Yongyut
Published: December 2023

With the rapid economy, there is increasing demand for car consumption. Cars have become a necessary tool for many modern people to work and live. The study aims to identify factors that affect Mercedes' customer satisfaction, help Mercedes increase its market share in Asia and stabilize its market share in China. The competition between Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and the German luxury troika is even more stalemate. How can Mercedes-Benz, a century-old brand, continue to lead the market? Enterprises are born out of customer needs, so meeting customer needs and achieving continuous customer satisfaction are the manifestations of our value. The main objective of this study was to identify the factors influencing consumer satisfaction. The four elements of the marketing model and the brand image model were used to identify important factors in this study. Questionnaire was distributed using Mercedes-Benz consumers to participants in Sichuan. Furthermore, the sampling procedure employs non-probabilistic sampling methods, such as convenient sampling and snowball sampling. The study was a quantitative study applying Krenbach α, descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis on the extent of independent variables (perceived quality, perceived value, customer experience) on the dependent variables (consumer satisfaction). The research results show that Mercedes-Benz sorting should adjust the product structure, improve product quality and improve customer satisfaction according to the feedback of customer groups.
The Effect of L2 Proficiency on Basic Psychological Needs, Classroom Engagement, and L2 Speaking Performance from SDT Perspectives
Authors: Wang Yanning , Liu Yeping , Wang Jie
Published: December 2023

As globalization continues to shape the world, fluency in English is becoming increasingly important for academic and career success among university students. This research study aims to investigate the impact of second language (L2) proficiency on Chinese students’ basic psychological needs, classroom engagement, and L2 speaking performance, drawing on the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) which prioritizes personal well-being in a specific context. The study surveyed 230 Chinese freshmen English learners at a university, analyzing how L2 proficiency impacts students’ English-speaking performance from an SDT perspective within a classroom context. The data was gathered through descriptive analysis and a two-stage structural equation modeling approach. Results showed a statistically significant relationship between L2 proficiency, basic psychological needs, L2 classroom engagement, and L2 speaking performance. L2 proficiency directly predicts L2 speaking performance and indirectly affects it through a mediating path (L2 proficiency → basic psychological needs → classroom engagement → L2 speaking performance). The study offers empirical evidence supporting the positive impact of L2 proficiency in an L2-speaking classroom and highlights the indirect effect of L2 proficiency on L2 speaking performance through basic psychological needs and classroom engagement. High levels of proficiency and satisfaction in basic psychological needs (autonomy, relatedness, and competence) lead to greater psychological and behavioral engagement, particularly in higher-quality speaking assignments.
Advancements in Encryption Techniques for Enhancing Meteorological Data Security During Catastrophic Weather Events
Authors: Du Gang
Published: December 2023

With the widespread utilization of meteorological data across diverse fields, the imperative for ensuring its security and safeguarding privacy has escalated. Meteorological data encompasses a wealth of sensitive information, including frequency bands and the precise locations of sensing devices. Inappropriate handling of this data may engender profound ramifications for multiple stakeholders. Particularly in the face of severe catastrophic weather conditions, the conundrum of optimizing the analysis and transmission of critical meteorological data within the confines of finite resources and time constraints looms large, demanding immediate attention from researchers. This paper centralizes its focus on the analysis and storage of information derived from common meteorological devices, proposing a priority-weighted encryption strategy. Within this strategy, meteorological data attains the utmost degree of privacy attainment while concurrently improving encryption efficiency, even when faced with the stringent limitations of limited resources and time constraints during severe catastrophic weather events.
Exploring Territorial Elements in Servicescape: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Authors: Wang Chunhui , Keat Ooi Boon
Published: December 2023

This article aims to conduct a comprehensive literature review to delve into the territorial elements within servicescape. In the service industry, customer territoriality can reflect a customer’s identification with the business, enhance their purchasing inclination, or, conversely, lead to strong defensive or retaliatory behaviors towards other customers or employees, significantly affecting business operations. Understanding customer territoriality is crucial for comprehending customer behavior. The article begins by introducing the concepts of servicescape and territoriality, followed by the identification of territorial elements within servicescape. The literature review encompasses research on various aspects of servicescape, including physical factors and social factors, with the aim of revealing how territorial elements influence customer behavior and experiences. Through this literature review, we provide profound insights into territorial elements within servicescape, underscoring their importance for service quality and customer satisfaction. These research findings are expected to offer practical information to practitioners and researchers on optimizing servicescape to enhance customer experiences. Finally, we discuss future research directions to advance the understanding of territorial elements in various servicescape.
The Combination of Architectural Art and Humanization
Authors: Jiang Haifeng
Published: December 2023

Art is a broad term that encompasses various virtual and practical art disciplines, of which architecture is a major category. Within the broad category of art, it seems that every small category can react with each other, creating works of higher artistic quality for the world. It is precisely because art has always upheld this characteristic that it has been continuously upgraded by people in recent years. In the process of creation, many art scholars have found that both art and architecture need to be combined with people to be better accepted by society. Film art needs to be appreciated by audiences, music art needs to be listened to by people, painting art needs to be viewed by people, installation art needs to be photographed by people, and architectural art needs to be felt by users rather than a cold empty shell. Therefore, this article describes the connection between contemporary art and architecture, which can be related to human nature. Any kind of art returns to its essence in order to reflect a phenomenon that exists in mass society, and it is displayed to the public to trigger people’s resonance and reflection. Since ancient times, the relationship between architecture and people has been complementary. In the process of designing buildings, people integrate various artistic techniques to make them respond to the site and applicable people. The final design of the building also serves the users in the building, making them feel comfortable and more efficient in completing work and life. Therefore, the art of architecture is ultimately designed and thought around human nature. In recent years, tall buildings have sprung up in cities across China, and gradually every city has its own “CBD” and landmark buildings. However, what we see more often are some cold buildings, some buildings built for the purpose of volume rate and unique shape, which often only design the strange shape shell and then hand it over to the construction party, or low-level copies of master’s design works. These examples are often cold empty shells that cannot make the people living in them feel the warmth brought by the building. I think that there is a lack of artistic and user-oriented architecture in China, rather than focusing on mass production and copying. This may change the lifestyle and quality of life of the public, and realize the humanization of architecture from the perspective of architectural art.
The Classification of Digital Products in Digital Trade Rules Under the WTO
Authors: Liu Yun
Published: December 2023

The negotiation of WTO digital trade rules has been restarted as states have accelerated the promotion of digital trade legislation in recent years. The classification of digital products as “services” or “goods” will affect how GATT and GATS rules are applied. The existing digital trade rules and WTO rules do not clearly define digital trade product classification. Digital products have both the characteristics of “goods” and “services,” and special consideration should be given to the special characteristics and the impact on member states, particularly on the application of tariff exemption and non-discriminatory treatment, in order to take a more flexible approach to dealing with WTO digital trade negotiations.
A Study of the Long-Term Effects of Low-Carbohydrate Diets on Chinese Cyclists’ Performance
Authors: Xu Ke , Hou Jiayue , Luo Tianzong , Sun Xing , Lu Waner
Published: December 2023

This research delves into the implications of prolonged low-carbohydrate diets on the performance of Chinese cyclists. Low-carb diets have been a topic of increasing interest among athletes, and this study aims to shed light on their long-term effects. The investigation includes a comprehensive review of performance data, dietary adherence, and physiological responses. Findings reveal nuanced outcomes that underline the importance of personalized dietary strategies. The paper concludes with practical implications for cyclists, coaches, and prospects for further research in this domain.
Influence of Promotional Strategies Through Social Media on The Purchase Decision of The Garskin Dimediate Word of Marketing
Authors: Kamar Karnawi , Hendrayani Eka , Utomo Sulistyo Budi , Furbani Widiastuti , Ratnawati Ratnawati
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine: (1) The effect of promotional strategies through social media on purchasing decisions for Garskin products, (2) The effects of promotion strategies through social media on word of mouth marketing for Garskin products, (3) The influence of word of mouth marketing on product purchasing decisions for garskin, and (4) the effect of promotional strategies through social media mediated by word of mouth marketing on purchasing decisions for garskin products. The research design is a survey research. The sampling technique in this study used purposive sampling with a total sample of 145. Data analysis techniques were used to answer the research hypothesis were regression tests, path analysis (path analysis), and sobel tests. The results of this study indicate that: (1) There is a positive influence of promotional strategies through social media on purchasing decisions for Garskin products. This is evidenced by the t count of 8.664 with a significant value of 0.000 which is less than 0.05, and the regression coefficient has a positive value of 0.792, (2) There is a positive influence of promotional strategies through social media on word of mouth marketing for Garskin products. This is evidenced by the t count of 4.395 with a significant value of 0.000 which is less than 0.05, and the regression coefficient has a positive value of 0.395, (3) There is a positive influence of word of mouth marketing on purchasing decisions for Garskin products. This is evidenced by the t count of 4.821 with a significance value of 0.000 less than 0.05, and the regression coefficient has a positive value of 0.440 (4) There is an influence of promotion strategies through social media on purchasing decisions mediated by word of mouth marketing on Garskin products. This is evidenced by the mediation coefficient of 0.0906 which is positive and has a significance of 0.0217, less than 0.05.
Protective Role of Magnesium Malate and Vitamine E Against Aluminium Chloride Toxicity on Antioxidant Enzymeactivity in Albino Rats
Authors: Savithri Y.  , Ravi Sekhar P.  , Kumari D. Aruna
Published: December 2023

The present work was aimed to assess the effect of vitamin E (vit. E) and magnesium malate against aluminium chloride (AlCl3) toxicity on antioxidant enzymes xanthine oxidase (XOD), super oxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT)activities in liver tissues of albino rats. Rats were divided in to five groups, group I received normal saline, group II administered orally with AlCl3 (7.5 mg kg bw), group III received magnesium malate (5.0 mg/ kg bw), group IV received with AlCl3 and vitamin E(10 mg kg bw) and group V  with AlCl3, Magnesium malate and vit E. The antioxidant enzyme XOD activity levels were increased in AlCl3 treated animals and gradual decrease was observed in magnesium malate and vit. E treated animals, SOD activity was decreased in AlCl3 treated animals where increase was observed in magnesium malate and vitamin E treated animals, the catalase (CAT) activity was decreased in AlCl3 treated animals where increase was observed in magnesium malate and vitamin E (vit-E) treated animals. The results indicated that the toxic effect of AlCl3 could be mediated through modifying antioxidant enzyme activity in rat liver which may lead to impaired function. The combined treatment with magnesium malate and vit E was effective in the restoring the studied parameters near to the normal.
MINOR HEAD LOSS ANALYSIS OF LAMINAR FLUID FLOW IN COMPLEX GEOMETRIES
Authors:   Le Quy Don Technical University, Hanoi, Vietnam, Nguyen Manh Hung
Published: December 2023

Minor head loss occurs in most hydraulic equipment because the flow is affected by a shape change. Head loss analysis is essential in designing and fabricating hydraulic equipment and systems. In the general case, the evaluation of head losses is challenging and usually done by experimental methods. Recently, the calculation has been more convenient using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method. This article employs the finite element method (FEM) to evaluate the local hydraulic losses in complex geometries discretized by unstructured mesh. The method is applied to the laminar flow of Newtonian fluid. First, the code is validated by comparing the numerical solution with experimental data and previous numerical results. The code is then employed to simulate different problems, including a complex geometry that mimics the control valve in hydraulic systems. Simultaneously, the minor loss coefficient is calculated for different Re numbers. From the results, the minor loss coefficient is large for low Re, and can be up to 700 for Re = 10 of complicated geometry. For a high Re, the minor loss coefficient is rapidly decreased and close to the value of a turbulent model.
Applying Green AI methods to Digital Rock Technology workflows
Authors: Panaitescu Ciprian-Theodor , Wu Kejian , Tanino Yukie , Starkey Andrew
Published: December 2023

Digital Rock Technology comprises a set of image-based modelling techniques that analyse rocks at the pore level, gaining insight essential in industries including geological carbon dioxide sequestration, underground hydrogen storage, oil and gas, or geothermal energy. Pore Network Modelling simulates flow through a network of pores and throats representing a rock sample's void space, which results in improved efficiency and scalability compared to conventional simulation methods. We propose using semantic segmentation to identify the location and geometry of complex features such as fractures and vugs. Convolutional Neural Networks, a form of deep learning technology, can assist in automating the time-consuming process of handling extensive X-ray micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) data. //However, a solely accuracy-focused approach neglects the importance of efficiency and interpretability. This study explores the effect of deep-learning architecture choices on micro-CT semantic segmentation performance, considering computational resource efficiency and carbon footprint under the Green AI principles. The proposed novel objective function, incorporating topology and curvature information via Minkowski functionals, shows a 4% improvement in the accuracy of pre-trained models, and the study presents a strategy for selecting the optimal configuration. To address the lack of available labelled datasets, an algorithm was developed for generating semi-synthetic image-label pairs using features from publicly available data.
Mit Achtsamkeit die Emotionsregulation von Kindern fördern
Authors: Tschopp Cécile , Neuenschwander Regula , Vogel Detlev
Published: December 2023

Emotionsregulation und generell die sozio-emotionalen Kompetenzen spielen eine entscheidende Rolle für das Verhalten, die zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen und das psychische Wohlbefinden von Kindern. Sie haben folglich Auswirkungen auf das Lernen in der Schule. Doch nicht alle Schüler:innen verfügen über gut entwickelte sozio-emotionale Kompetenzen. Achtsamkeitsbasierte Interventionen bieten erfolgversprechende Ergebnisse zur Förderung dieser Kompetenzen und den damit verbundenen Verhaltensweisen. Eine in der Schweiz verbreitete achtsamkeitsbasierte Intervention ist das Training MoMento, das in diesem Beitrag vorgestellt wird.
„Ich will hier im Kleinen Frieden schaffen!“ – Flüchtlingsarbeit der Geflüchteten während des Russland-Ukraine Krieges
Authors: Schilling Elisabeth
Published: December 2023

In diesem Artikel steht die zivilgesellschaftliche Arbeit der Geflüchteten aus der Ukra- ine im Fokus. Zum einen werden die Motive geflüchteter Engagierter, zum anderen das Friedens- und Konfliktpotential ihrer Arbeit betrachtet. Es wurden drei migrantisch geführte Vereine aus verschiedenen Bereichen als exemplarische Fallstudien ausgewählt. Die organisationale Entwicklung der Vereine wurde anhand von Interviews, Berichten, Selbstpräsentationen und Konzepten analysiert. Zudem wurden Angehörige dieser Ver- eine zu ihren Erfahrungen und Motiven befragt. Es zeigt sich, dass die Wiederherstellung des Friedens die Hauptmotivation für diese Gruppe ist, jedoch unterschiedlich interpre- tiert wird. Dabei umfasst der Frieden sowohl den persönlichen seelischen Frieden, ein Gefühl der Zugehörigkeit, die Wiederherstellung gewohnter Routinen und des Zustands vor dem Krieg als auch die Fortführung kriegerischer Handlungen bis zum Sieg. Gleich- zeitig können durch die zivilgesellschaftliche Tätigkeit auch unbeabsichtigte Konflikte entstehen, die im Artikel ebenfalls skizziert werden. Es wäre interessant, in zukünftiger Forschung zu untersuchen, ob solche Konflikte nach der ersten Phase der Zusammenar- beit bereinigt werden können.
Frustrationserfahrungen im Engagement für Geflüchtete
Authors: Huke Nikolai
Published: December 2023

Das Engagement für Geflüchtete in Deutschland ging nach der Welle der Flüchtlingshilfe im Jahr 2015 (bis zum russischen Angriffskrieg auf die Ukraine) vorübergehend deut- lich zurück. Frustrationserfahrungen der Engagierten gelten in der Forschung als eine zentrale Ursache dieser Entwicklung. Unter Rückgriff auf qualitative Interviews zeigt der Artikel, dass entsprechende Erfahrungen nicht allein durch enttäuschte Erwartun- gen der Engagierten und prekäre Rahmenbedingungen des Engagements (z. B. unterfi- nanzierte professionelle Strukturen) erklärbar sind. Um Frustration im Engagement für Geflüchtete zu verstehen, ist, so die These des Artikels, auch ein Blick auf alltägliche Pro- bleme der Geflüchteten notwendig. Dieser zeigt, dass Engagierte im Rahmen ihrer Tätig- keit aufgrund restriktiver Asylpolitik und gesellschaftlicher Ungleichheit an Grenzen sto- ßen, die sich im Rahmen des Engagements nicht oder nur begrenzt überwinden lassen.
Ehrenamtliche Bürgermeisterinnen im ländlichen Raum – Frauen auf einsamem Posten?
Authors: Süß Louisa Anna
Published: December 2023

In Deutschland werden etwa 60 Prozent aller Kommunen durch ehrenamtliche Bür- germeister*innen verwaltet, die vor allem in ländlichen Räumen zentral sind. Frauen sind auf diesem Posten mit einem Anteil von nur 19 Prozent vertreten. Zunächst wird die Unterrepräsentation von Frauen in anderen kommunalpolitischen Manda- ten erläutert, bevor Befragungsdaten amtierender ehrenamtlicher Bürgermeister*in- nen potenzielle Parallelen und Unterschiede zu den Hauptamtlichen aufzeigen. Dabei werden kommunalpolitische Strukturen und persönliche Eigenschaften der ehren- amtlichen Bürgermeisterinnen in Zusammenhang mit geschlechtsspezifischen Dis- kriminierungsprozessen gesetzt. Die Sozialstruktur, berufliche Situation, Rolle der Parteien und Wählergemeinschaften (WG) im ländlichen Raum und Fragen der Ver- einbarkeit von Beruf, Ehrenamt und Familie stehen dabei im Fokus. Auf Basis dieser empirischen Erkenntnisse werden abschließend Handlungsoptionen zu ehrenamtli- chen Bürgermeisterinnen auf einem vermeintlich einsamen Posten formuliert.