bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Синантропні епіфітні бріоценози м. Ужгорода (Закарпатська область, Україна) та його околиць
Authors: Гапон Світлана , Гапон Юрій , Кривцова Марина , Гасинець Ярослава
Published: February 2024

The moss vegetation of urban ecosystems in Ukraine has not been studied enough. The study of the bryophyte vegetation of the Transcarpathian lowland is still at the initial stage. The aim of the study was to identify the main features of the structure of synanthropic bryophyte vegetation in the city of Uzhhorod. In the course of the research, generally accepted methods of floristic classification of communities were used, and the classification scheme of vegetation was built taking into account the prodromus of bryophyte vegetation of Ukraine [12]. As a result of the original research of the moss cover of Uzhhorod and its environs, it was found that the epiphytic vegetation is formed by synanthropic bryocenoses belonging to two classes, two orders, four unions and six associations. The basis of the epiphytic moss vegetation in the urban ecosystem of Uzhhorod is formed by associations of the class Frullanio dilatatae-Leucodontetea sciuroidis, order Orthotrichetalia, unions: Ulotion crispae (associations: Orthotrichetum pallentis, Orthotrichetum speciosi, Pylaisietum polyantae), Syntrichion laevipilae (Orthotrichetum fallacis), Leskion polycarpae (Leskeetum polycarpae). The communities of the class Cladonio digitatae-Lepidozietea reptantis, order Brachythecietalia rutabulo-salebrosi, union Bryo capillaris-Brachythecion rutabuli (Brachythecio salebrosi-Amblystegietum juratzkanii) occur mainly in the basal part of forophyte trunks and on their protruding roots. A brief ecological description of each syntaxon is given and their comparative analysis with the known syntaxons of the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine and a number of cities of the Left Bank Dnipro River is made. The bryocenoses identified by us within Uzhhorod and its environs occupy an intermediate position between the corresponding syntaxes of natural ecosystems of the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine and the urban ecosystems of the Left Bank Dnipro River basin by almost all criteria (number of species in the community, area of the community, etc.).  Such a comparison is correct because the natural conditions of the Transcarpathian lowland are defined as identical to the Forest-Steppe zone.
Uso de Redes Neuronales Artificiales (RNA) para la Predicción de la Resistencia a la Compresión y Módulo de Elasticidad del Hormigón
Authors: Machado Salazar Alejandro , Ganchala Padilla Enlil Santiago , Piñarcaja Rivadeneira Jonathan Mauricio
Published: February 2024

La presente investigación indica el diseño de un modelo de inteligencia artificial en base a redes neuronales artificiales (RNA) que permita predecir la Resistencia a la Compresión (f’c) y Módulo de elasticidad (Ec) del hormigón. La metodología se realizó en tres etapas: La Etapa Delta donde se conformó una base de datos constituida por resultados de diseños de hormigones (caracterización de agregados, dosificaciones, resistencia a la compresión y módulo de elasticidad) elaborados con cemento tipo GU sin aditivos y agregados procedentes de las canteras del Distrito Metropolitano de Quito, obtenidos de trabajos de titulación de diversas universidades del país y de ensayos comerciales realizados por el Laboratorio de Ensayo de Materiales y Modelos de la Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas. En la siguiente Etapa Theta se realizó el diseño de la RNA utilizando el software Matlab y la herramienta Neural Fitting (nftool) para el entrenamiento, validación y testeo de la RNA a través de indicadores de desempeño como el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson (R) en la etapa de evaluación y el  coeficiente de determinación (R2) para medir la eficiencia de la RNA; finalmente en la etapa Gamma se comprobó  los resultados pronosticados de la RNA con el (f’c) y (Ec) real del hormigón obtenidos a través de ensayos realizados a 20 cilindros de hormigón, diseñados para resistencias de 21, 24 y 28 MPa utilizando agregados de la cantera de Pifo y cemento Tipo GU. Estableciendo que la RNA predice satisfactoriamente la resistencia a la compresión y  módulo de elasticidad del hormigón obteniendo un valor de R2 para el (f’c) igual a 95.12% y para el (Ec) de 92.20% entre los resultados pronosticados con los resultados reales para mezclas de 21, 24 y 28 MPa; validando su uso para la predicción de estas propiedades en el hormigón.
Desarrollo de una Herramienta Educativa Inalámbrica Basada en Raspberry Pi
Authors: Santillán Carranza Holger Jorge , Enríquez Sandoval Jairo Oliver , Bonilla Castro José Fernando
Published: February 2024

El siguiente documento presenta un dispositivo de conectividad inalámbrica diseñado específicamente para el sector educativo, que emplea tecnología IoT y Raspberry Pi. Su objetivo principal es ofrecer a las instituciones educativas una solución asequible que permita realizar presentaciones en el aula sin problemas y sin comprometer la calidad ni la facilidad de uso.Utilizando una metodología experimental, configuramos un ordenador monoplaca Raspberry Pi, transformando este dispositivo en una alternativa práctica a un ordenador de sobremesa tradicional. Esta configuración permite la reproducción de varios tipos de documentos, incluidos Word, Excel, PowerPoint y Publisher, ofreciendo a educadores y estudiantes una herramienta versátil para satisfacer sus necesidades académicas. La solución propuesta funciona a la perfección: mediante el uso de una aplicación móvil gratuita, los contenidos pueden transmitirse sin esfuerzo a dispositivos externos, como proyectores, televisores y monitores. De este modo se aborda un problema educativo cuyo principal inconveniente radica en el coste de los equipos.En última instancia, el objetivo no es sólo superar las barreras financieras en la educación, sino también impulsar la exploración innovadora para mejorar la conectividad y la automatización en diversos entornos.
RASIO DIMENSI UTAMA KAPAL PENANGKAP IKAN TRADISIONAL TERHADAP PENGOPERASIAN ALAT TANGKAP STATIC GEAR DI PPN BRONDONG
Authors: Putra Pringgo Kusuma Dwi Noor Yadi , Novita Yopi , Iskandar Budhi Hascaryo , Apriliani Izza Mahdiana , Zarrochman
Published: February 2024

Bentuk kapal penangkap ikan di Indonesia memiliki perbedaan hampir di setiap daerah yang terjadi karena pembangunan kapal yang masih dilakukan secara tradisional. Pembangunan kapal secara tradisional akan memengaruhi kesesuaian antara karakteristik kapal dan juga metode alat tangkap, salah satunya pada alat tangkap static gear yang dioperasikan oleh kapal di PPN Brondong. Oleh karena itu diperlukan identifikasi karakteristik kapal tradisional yang sesuai dengan alat tangkap static gear dengan membandingkan rasio dimensi utama. Kesesuaian terhadap alat tangkap static gear dilakukan dengan membandingkan nilai kapal tradisional dengan acuan. Perbandingan juga dilakukan pada setiap jenis kapal tradisional untuk melihat perbedaan karakteristik pada setiap jenisnya. Berdasarkan perbandingan nilai rasio dimensi utama kapal tradisional di PPN Brondong hampir sesuai dengan kisaran nilai di beberapa wilayah Indonesia. Selain itu, kapal jenis etek memiliki perbedaan karakteristik dengan ijon-ijon dan perau.
Kata kunci: karakteristik, kelaiklautan, kemampuan olah gerak kapal, stabilitas, tahanan
CIRURGIA PARENDODÔNTICA, APICECTOMIA COM RETRO-CAVIDADE E RETRO-OBTURAÇÃO: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Neta Maria Antonia Leonardo Pereira , Oliveira Israel Filippe Fontes de , Miranda Lucas Vinícyus Lima Maia , Melo Beatriz Faray , Santos Rafaela Thaisa Anchieta , Csasznik Ana , Carvalho Vitoria Santos , Mesquita Agnes Marya Vieira , Bispo Denize Dias , Santos George Sampaio Bonates
Published: February 2024

A cirurgia parendodôntica é um procedimento realizado quando ocorre insucesso no tratamento endodôntico convencional com a finalidade de remover infecções persistentes. Uma de suas subdivisões é a apicectomia com obturação retrógrada sendo caracterizada pela amputação apical da raiz e preparo de uma cavidade na sua porção final e a obturação deste espaço com um material adequado. O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar um caso clínico de cirurgia parendodôntica com apicectomia, retro-cavitação e retro-obturação em um dente tratado e retratado endodonticamente sem sucesso.O protocolo cirúrgico operatório em diagnóstico, anestesia, retalho, osteotomia, apicectomia, curetagem perirradicular, descontaminação, hemostasia, avaliação da superfície seccionada, preparação da cavidade retrógada, verificação e controle da cavidade retrógada, obturação retrógrada, sutura e controle radiográfico. Desta forma, a cirurgia parendodôntica é uma ferramenta potencial que serve como opção de tratamento ideal para o reparo tecidual e eliminação da infecção de lesões persistentes, em casos onde ocorreu insucesso no tratamento endodôntico convencional. Vale frisar este tratamento possui alto índice de sucesso quando possui diagnóstico preciso e realizado corretamente.

Palavras-chave: Apicectomia, Endodontia, Obturação Retrógrada, Tratamento do Canal Radicular.
ASPECTOS DO TRANSTORNO DEPRESSIVO MAIOR EM PACIENTES ONCOLÓGICOS
Authors: Salgado Jean Erik Adad , Moura Edmércia Holanda , Andrade Izane Luísa Xavier Carvalho , Silva Ruth Loureiro , Melo Suely Moura , Cantinho Klégea Maria Cânico Ramos , Silva Junior Eduardo Andrade da , Cantinho Júnior João de Jesus , Silva Neto João Damasceno , Dantas Antonio Tito de Araujo
Published: February 2024

A presença do Transtorno Depressivo Maior em pacientes oncológicos pode piorar significativamente seu prognóstico, além de diminuir o engajamento e motivação do paciente com o tratamento. Objetivou-se verificar na literatura a presença do Transtorno Depressivo Maior em pacientes oncológicos. Por intermédio de uma revisão integrativa de literatura. Foram realizadas buscas de publicações nas bases eletrônicas de dados, para organização e análise das informações coletadas, foram selecionados 25 artigos, a discussão dos resultados respondeu os objetivos da presente revisão. Os Inibidores Seletivos da Recaptação de Serotonina são os mais amplamente difundidos nos pacientes oncológicos. A literatura evidenciou a necessidade do diagnóstico precoce Transtorno Depressivo Maior em pacientes oncológicos, pelos profissionais médicos, no intuito da melhoria da qualidade de vida desses pacientes.

Palavras-chave: Transtorno Depressivo Maior. Oncologia. Tratamento.
CIRURGIA PERIRRADICULAR EM INCISIVO CENTRAL SUPERIOR COM ALTERAÇÕES CROMÁTICAS ADVINDOS DE TRAUMA: RELATO DE CASO CLÍNICO
Authors: Neta Maria Antonia Leonardo Pereira , Nóbrega Dara Lourenna Silva da , Miranda Lucas Vinícyus Lima Maia , Melo Beatriz Faray , Santos Rafaela Thaisa Anchieta , Dalbom Vinícius Corrêa , Carvalho Vitoria Santos , Csasznik Ana , Nogueira Susan Maynis Theodosio , Santos George Sampaio Bonates
Published: February 2024

A cirurgia parendodôntica não pode ser encarada como substituta da endodontia convencional, porém, é a opção de tratamento quando não se consegue eliminar o agente etiológico do processo inflamatório periapical de maneira conservadora, ou seja, pelo tratamento endodôntico convencional. O obetivo dessa pesquisa foi descrever e relatar um caso clínico com tratamento endodôntico conservador prévio e com lesão apical após acidente esportivo, no qual se optou pela realização da cirurgia parendodôntica com abertura de loja óssea, curetagem da lesão, apicectomia e retroobturação com MTA Repair no dente envolvido. Foram selecionados 25 artigos para compor este relato de caso clínico entre os anos de 2013 a 2022 nas línguas portuguesas e inglesas. Após o tratamento foi acompanhado o pós-operatório imediato e em longo prazo, no qual resultou em regressão significativa da lesão e ausência total de sintomatologia dolorosa, comprovando a eficácia da cirurgia perirradicular como opção para os casos de insucesso na terapia endodôntica convencional e retratamento.

Palavras-chave: Lesão, Endodontia, Retratamento, Apicectomia, Obturação retrógrada.
Feminist Theories—Process and Continua
Authors: Killam Rosemary
Published: February 2024

Feminist music theories can usefully include concepts

of relationship, reflexivity, contextuality and subjectivity.

These theories can support diversity and individual experience

through celebrating performance and ritual, and can explore

process along with structure. Two songs of Parton illustrate

relationships of modality and tonality. The songs support

comparison and contrast of culturally-accepted means of

expansions of tonal centers. Twentieth-century poets such as

Frost and Rushin illuminate relationships and the stress they

can bring to the originators. Recent compositions and writings of

Larsen and Tower add to our music theoretic concepts.
Some Remarks on the Use of Riemann Transformations
Authors: Klumpenhouwer Henry
Published: February 2024

The essay examines Lewin’s and Hyer’s

use of transformations derived from Riemann’s

work, and suggests a number of revisions. An

expanded collection of transformations is

introduced and used in an short analysis of

excerpts from Wagner’s Ring.
On the Fear of Losing Our Tools (A Response to Joseph N. Straus) (MTO 1.1)
Authors: Krims Adam
Published: February 2024

In response to my recent article in

this journal, Joseph N. Straus has expressed

the concern that post-structuralist work will

cost music theorists the ability to perform

theory-based music analysis. This commentary

asserts that organicist ideology is not

necessarily for music theory, and that it is

possible to engage post-structuralist thought

and remain articulate and analytical about

music.
The Computer Presentation of Musical Research
Authors: Johnson Timothy
Published: February 2024

The traditional format for the presentation of musical

research, the journal article, makes referencing musical passages less

direct than ideally desired. CD-ROM technology provides a means for

the presentation of written comments and analytical sketches

simultaneously with a recorded performance of the corresponding music.

This article describes a computer project that uses CD-ROM technology

to bridge the gap between analytical or theoretical comments and the

sound of musical passages. The main goals of the article are to

encourage the development of and provide guidance for similar

projects.
Towards a New Analytic Method for Post-Tonal Music
Authors: Hermann Richard
Published: February 2024

In an article entitled “Relating Sets: On
Considering a Computational Model of Similarity Analysis,”
Music Theory Online 1.2 (1995), Thomas Demske criticizes
some older published similarity relations and points to some
general problems of analysis in post-tonal music. This
response sketches a new analytical method for post-tonal
music that places those similarity relations and other
theoretical tools of the recent past in the context of some
recent research and, in so doing, replies to some of the
issues Demske raises.
Misreading Meyer
Authors: London Justin
Published: February 2024

A response to Richard J. Cochrane’s article “The Phases of

Fire” which appeared in volume 1.1 of this journal. Two main aspects

of Cochrane’s presentation are critiqued: (1) that in a number of

substantial ways Cochrane has misrepresented Meyer’s account of

conformant relationships in musical structure (which Cochrane refers

to as “Meyer’s concept of ‘conformancy’”), and (2) that the tripartite

notion of model, copy, and simulacrum does not map onto musical

structures in general and Meyer’s account of conformant relationships

in particular.
Review of John Cage Symposium (Berlin, Germany)
Authors: Castine Peter
Published: February 2024

The Institute for New Music of the Berlin College of the

Arts hosted a three-day conference on John Cage from November

23 to 25. The conference included concerts featuring Cage’s

"Sonatas and Interludes" and a performance based on the "Song

Books." Papers read at the conference covered all aspects of

Cage, his music, and his aesthetics.
Review of Peter Castine’s Set Theory Objects: Abstractions for Computer-Aided Analysis and Composition of Serial and Atonal Music (Peter Lang, 1994)
Authors: Schaffer John Wm.
Published: February 2024

Set Theory Objects explores the process of developing a

computer program for assisting in the composition and analysis of

post-tonal music. The author surveys the set-theoretical literature,

and deals with various issues related to the design, development, and

implementation of such a program. Included are tables detailing

formal definitions for most set-theoretical functions.
The Bridges that Never Were
Authors: Agmon Eytan
Published: February 2024

Schenker’s success in bridging the gap between strict

counterpoint and free composition is reassessed, in view of the finding

that in each of these two domains the notions “triad” and “seventh chord” assume qualitatively different meanings.
Linear Analysis—A Cure for Pitch-Class Set Analysis?
Authors: Haimo Ethan T.
Published: February 2024

Edward Latham reviewed and criticized the author’s “Atonality, Analysis, and

the Intentional Fallacy” (Music Theory Spectrum 18.2 [Fall 1996]: 167–99). The author

replies.
Revenge of the Boomers
Authors: Kaminsky Peter M.
Published: February 2024

The increasing interest by music theorists in rock/pop analysis represents a reconciliation of their formative involvement with both classical and popular musics. In striving toward an appropriate analytical methodology, theorists must negotiate between conflicting claims of salience for both musical and extra-musical factors. After commenting on three historically important and representative theorists (Tagg, Middleton, and Everett), the paper presents an analysis of a song by Sting, relating structural features of the music to his appropriation of country music and interpreting "stylistic dissonances" between structure and style as significant to the textual and musical narrative.
Triadic Post-Tonality and Linear Chromaticism in the Music of Dmitri Shostakovich
Authors: Hussey William
Published: February 2024

In his introduction to Shostakovich Studies, David Fanning wrote, “The most crucial lacuna in western understanding of Shostakovich's music concerns harmonic and tonal language.” As analysts, we tend to place composers harmonically into one of two categories, tonal or atonal, which leaves little room for those, like Shostakovich, who fall somewhere in between. In his study of chromatic tonality, Gregory Proctor states that nineteenth-century composers began a structural move from asymmetrical tonal space to symmetrical chromatic space (".fn_cite($proctor_1978).", 149). It is understandable, then, that the music during this transitory period calls for analysis that takes advantage of multiple theoretical systems, those that have proven successful for both preceding and subsequent musical styles. Building upon the recent harmonic theories of Charles Smith, Daniel Harrison, Gregory Proctor, Richard Cohn, and Patrick McCreless, this paper will explore the marriage of triadic writing with linear chromaticism and other symmetrical constructions as the composer's answer to the conflict of artistic creation within the confines of Soviet Realism.
Efficient genetic algorithm for spam mail detection and classification
Authors: B. Aruna Kumari  , C. Nagaraju
Published: February 2024

E-mail is the quickest tool to convey information from one to others. Individual users and organizations have become more reliant on e-mails as technology advances. At the moment, all email inboxes are swamped with spam and these cause significant and diverse difficulties, such as the loss of crucial information and the theft of the recipient’s identity. Organizations may suffer significant losses. As a result, users cannot avoid spam emails, which come in various formats such as advertisements and messages. Spam filtering removes spam messages and prevents them from being accessed. This paper focuses on categorization of e-mails by using genetic algorithm. The proposed approach uses entropy to evaluate information gain, which is subsequently employed by the genetic algorithm classifier to choose important features from the spam database. The model performance is then assessed by using the testing dataset with all 57 features, a crossover probability of 0.3, and a mutation probability of 1.0 and obtained good accuracy.
Effect of e-health literacy support on the HIV/AIDS transmission preventive behavior of punk teenagers in Indonesia
Authors: Yuliana Nur Kolifah  , Yeni Tutu Rohimah  , Martono Martono
Published: February 2024

Introduction: HIV/AIDS has been acknowledged as an endemic and deadly disease which can spread rapidly. This study proposes to reveal the effect and effectiveness level of e-health literacy on the HIV/AIDS transmission preventive behavior of teen punks. Methods: This study employed a quantitative experimental design that falls under action research. It carried out an accidental sampling approach and was conducted with 82 participants who had signed an informed consent form. Data were collected using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The selected statistical analyses were Paired Sample T-Test and N-Gain score. Both were to determine the effectiveness level with a significance of 95%. Results: This study shows that 80.5% of the participants were male, with an average age of 25.95±6.442. Furthermore, 65.9% were unmarried, and 62.2% had completed high school education. Additionally, gender, age, marital status, and education were found to have no significant influence on preventive behavior. However, support for e-health literacy significantly impacts preventive behavior (p=0.00), with a mean difference of 13.38. Support for e-health literacy effectively reinforces preventive behavior in the context of HIV/AIDS transmission (n-gain score=59.4%). Conclusion: Support for e-health literacy effectively reinforces preventive behavior in the context of HIV/AIDS transmission of punk teenagers.
Comparative analysis of Internet of Things (IOT) implementation: A case study of Ghana and the USA - vision, architectural elements, and future directions
Authors: Idoko Peter Idoko  , Onuh Matthew Ijiga  , Daniel Obekpa Agbo  , Ehi Peace Abutu  , Chijioke Ifakandu Ezebuka  , Esther Ene Umama
Published: February 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of the Internet of Things (IoT) implementation in Ghana and the USA, focusing on their respective visions, architectural elements, and future directions. The study begins with an introduction to IoT's significance in modern society, followed by a detailed methodology outlining the research design, data collection methods, and criteria for comparative analysis. The findings reveal distinct approaches to IoT implementation in Ghana and the USA, reflecting varying levels of technological infrastructure, economic impact, and societal influence. The analysis delves into the comparative aspects of IoT vision, including strategic goals and technological advancements, and examines the architectural elements such as hardware, software, network solutions, and data management. The paper also addresses the challenges and barriers in IoT implementation, highlighting technical, policy, and economic constraints. Furthermore, it explores emerging trends, opportunities, and recommendations for future IoT development, providing final thoughts on the trajectories of IoT in both countries. This study contributes to the understanding of IoT's role in different national contexts and offers valuable insights for future IoT initiatives and policies.
Development of a two-level parameter access control system
Authors: FRANCIS CHUKWUDI CHUKWUDI  , NASIRU ABDULSALAM
Published: February 2024

The necessity for safety and security-based systems has grown tremendously in our daily lives, and their significance has also increased notably. These systems are now essential for safeguarding people's homes, workplaces, valuable assets like gold stores, and countless other institutions. However, defense against the possibility of catastrophic incidents such as gas leaks, fire outbreaks, or burglary attempts emphasizes the significance of the same. The development of intelligent electronics and smart microcontrollers has led to a notable surge in technological advancements in recent times. This paper outlines the design of a security system used in managing a multi-level home using the versatile Atmega328 microcontroller board. This management system is designed to operate seamlessly accepting both remote and local control. The results achieved from the proposed system commendably display an admirable level of performance reliability, hence making it suffice for integration within Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This system stands out due to its ability to function independently of various points of failure, which makes it more dynamic and able to hold sustained service. The suggested system's affordability makes it a viable application for a cross-operation of upstream, midstream, and downstream settings, enhancing security and strengthening defenses against floods in different forms that could compromise the security architecture. Hence, the research described in this paper not only portrays a solution with strong security and safety aspects, but also establishes doors for its practical implementation across various circumstances.
Comparison of feature reduction and feature selection in early diabetes classification
Authors: Mustafa Çalışkan  , Kenan Türkeri  , Mehmet Ali Dağdeviren
Published: February 2024

Diabetes is one of the common health problems encountered today, and this problem is increasing day by day due to unbalanced and unconscious eating habits. Once a person is diagnosed with diabetes, the likelihood of recovery from this disease is often low. If a person is diagnosed with diabetes, the individual must usually take medication and/or follow a strict diet program for life. While this may be somewhat more manageable for patients living in developed countries, it is often difficult for citizens in developing countries to access these facilities. Because it is generally more difficult and costly to access medicine and healthy nutrition in these countries. Therefore, in this study, ways to diagnose diabetes at an early stage using machine learning techniques are examined. In the study, symptoms such as age, gender, polyuria, polydipsia, sudden weight loss, weakness, polyphagia, genital fungus, blurred vision, itching, irritability, delayed healing, partial paralysis, cramps, hair loss and obesity are examined and which parameters were more effective in diagnosing diabetes.
Assessment of atherogenic indices and modification of lipid profiles by aqueous and methanol extracts of Terminalia catappa leaves in diabetic rats
Authors: Ezekiel E. Ben  , Roseline Ateb  , Asuquo E. Asuquo  , Ernest E. Akpan  , Eme R. Abia
Published: February 2024

Atherogenic indices are useful markers for prediction of cardiovascular diseases. This study investigates atherogenic indices in diabetic rats treated with different fractions of Terminalia catappa leaf extract. A total of Forty-two [42] male Wistar rats were randomly shared into 7 groups of 6 rats per group. Group 1 [control] received 5 ml/kg body weight of distilled water orally. Group 2 was treated with aqueous leaf extract of T. catappa at 130 mg/kg body weight orally while Group 3, diabetic untreated group orally received distilled water, 5ml/Kg body weight. Groups 4 and 5 were diabetic rats treated respectively with 130 mg/Kg body weight of aqueous leaf extract of T. catappa and subcutaneous administration of insulin, 0.75 U/Kg body weight. Group 6 received methanol fraction of T. catappa leaf extract; 130 mg/Kg body weight and group 7 was administered orally with 30 mg/Kg body weight of aspirin. Diabetes was induced with streptozotocin; 65 mg/Kg body weight. Results showed significant [p < 0.05] increase in TC, TG, LDL-c and VLDL-c in diabetic untreated group and significant reduction in HDL-c. These lipids were reduced and HDL-c increased significantly [p < 0.05] in aqueous and methanol extracts of T. catappa leaves treated groups. There was significant [p< 0.05] Fasting Blood Glucose reduction in both fractions. Therefore, modifications of lipid profile and reduction of atherogenic index in diabetic rats were similar in aqueous and methanol extracts of T. catappa leaves suggesting the potentials of preventing cardiovascular complications in diabetes mellitus.
Comparative Analysis of Abnormal Troponin and ST Deviations in Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Chibuike Eze Nwafor  , Julius Edeogu  , Rosemary Stanley  , Blessing Enyichukwu  , Maxwell Obumneme Ogomegbunam
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Troponin levels are vital for diagnosing myocardial infarction (MI) and assessing cardiac chest pain. While traditionally used for MI, elevated troponin is also observed in various cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular conditions. Recent research across Nigeria indicates an increasing trend in MI cases and coronary artery disease risk factors. This study aimed at examining the connection between troponin levels, ECG abnormalities, and causes of heightened troponin and abnormal ECG. Method: The study included 47 patients with elevated troponin levels from 1266 who underwent troponin testing at GoodHeart Medical Consultants Hospital between January 2018 and December 2022. ECG data were assessed, considering ST elevation or depression as present if the ST-segment sloped upward or downward for at least 0.08s in one or more of the 12 leads, excluding aVR. Results: All patients in the study had 100% compliance with ECG recordings and troponin measurements. The mean age was 61 ± 16.58 years, with 53% males and 47% females. Hypertensive heart disease affected 74.47% of the population. Over five years, abnormal troponin prevalence was 3.71% (n = 47/1266), with myocardial infarction prevalence at 46.81%. Among those with myocardial infarction, 72.73% showed ST elevation, 22.73% had ST depression, and 4.54% showed neither. Conclusion: The study demonstrated the complementary roles of cardiac troponin (cTn) status and quantitative ST deviation in assessing Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patient risk, usable dependently or independently for prognosis. While both are valuable risk indicators, cTn proves more helpful than ST elevation in diagnosing non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).
A case of massive retroperitoneal hematoma secondary to hernia repair and review of the literature
Authors: Arlette Michelle DONGMO  , Faustin ATEMKENG TSATEDEM  , Boris AMOUGOU  , David Douglas BANGA NKOMO  , Joseph FONDOP  , Faustin Leroy GUIFO  , Louis Joss BITANG A MAFOK  , Alain MEFIRE CHICHOM  , Marcellin NGOWE NGOWE
Published: February 2024

Retroperitoneal hematomas are very rare and possibly fatal complications of hernia surgery. In this study, we report the case of a 24-year-old patient who developed a massive left preperitoneal and retroperitoneal hematoma following vessel injury during Shouldice hernia repair. Despite a packing during haemostasis surgery and being well resuscitated, the patient died in haemorrhagic shock. This case highlights the importance of early detection of signs of postoperative bleeding in the outcome of patients undergoing hernia repair.
El concepto de “libre investigación científica” del derecho en la obra de François Gény.
Authors: Pérez Cánovas Lionel Adrián
Published: February 2024

El método de la “libre investigación científica del derecho” propuesto por François Gény ha marcado toda una generación de juristas. Tratado con detenimiento a lo largo de su extensa y compleja obra, la libre investigación científica se presenta como un método completo destinado a orientar al jurista en la creación, interpretación y aplicación del derecho positivo. Por desventura, el clima ambiente en el que nació su obra y en el que tuvo que desenvolverse con posterioridad, dominado por la escuela de la exégesis, no ha sabido extraer de la obra de Gény más que elementos dispares no haciendo justicia a su método. En la actualidad, el redescubrimiento de su método de la libre investigación científica permitirá combatir el anquilosamiento dogmático, evitar los excesos formalistas, y aportar elementos de interés para la investigación iusfilosófica de nuestro tiempo.
El método de la “libre investigación científica del derecho” propuesto por François Gény ha marcado toda una generación de juristas. Tratado con detenimiento a lo largo de su extensa y compleja obra, la libre investigación científica se presenta como un método completo destinado a orientar al jurista en la creación, interpretación y aplicación del derecho positivo. Por desventura, el clima ambiente en el que nació su obra y en el que tuvo que desenvolverse con posterioridad, dominado por la escuela de la exégesis, no ha sabido extraer de la obra de Gény más que elementos dispares no haciendo justicia a su método. En la actualidad, el redescubrimiento de su método de la libre investigación científica permitirá combatir el anquilosamiento dogmático, evitar los excesos formalistas, y aportar elementos de interés para la investigación iusfilosófica de nuestro tiempo.
Docencia e investigación en derecho con perspectiva de género y diversidad en Argentina
Authors: Zaikoski Biscay Daniela María José
Published: February 2024

En Argentina el regreso de la institucionalidad democrática en 1983 provocó el ensanchamiento del acceso a la universidad. No obstante, la inclusión de nuevos grupos sociales y sus problemáticas en la educación superior no fue democratizadora, sino que aún persisten barreras que, paradójicamente, hacen que la inclusión sea excluyente tal como lo exponen diversos autores y autoras.
El ingreso a las carreras de Derecho y al ejercicio de la profesión jurídica no presenta barreras formales para las mujeres y diversidades; sin embargo, desde un punto de vista sustantivo, la enseñanza del derecho sigue considerando un sujeto jurídico universal neutral al género. Ello puede observarse en distintos aspectos: la inexistencia de incentivos para la formación docente en perspectiva de género y diversidades; la omisión de problemáticas sobre género, mujeres y diversidades entre los temas prioritarios de investigación jurídica, falta de transversalización de la perspectiva de género y diversidades en los planes de estudio y en los programas de las asignaturas; composición de las cátedras y los órganos de gobierno universitario, el ineficiente abordaje de las violencias y acoso en las universidades, entre otros.
En ese sentido, la enseñanza del derecho constituye una injusticia epistémica (Fricker, 2017), invisibiliza los problemas y necesidades de mujeres y personas de la diversidad y por la falta de articulación entre docencia e investigación se mantienen modelos tradicionales de enseñanza legal.
A partir de los avances de un proyecto de investigación que utiliza aportes y metodologías de análisis feministas del derecho y su enseñanza, nos proponemos revisar una parte de estos problemas: la modalidad que adquiere la articulación docencia e investigación en la carrera de Abogacía en una universidad de Argentina y cómo se estimulan y ejercen esas funciones a nivel institucional.
(Inter)cultural content in Spanish as a non-native language textbooks
Authors: López-Jiménez María Dolores
Published: February 2024

Research on the role of culture in textbooks for teaching Spanish as an non-native language (L2) is almost non-existent. Cultural studies note that the treatment of culture in the L2 classroom lacks systematicity apart from not being principled at all. This article analyzes 9 Spanish as an L2 textbooks from three proficiency levels, that is, beginning, intermediate, and advanced, published between 2008-2018 by Spanish publishing houses, and aimed at young adults and adults. The results indicate that the (inter)cultural approach in these textbooks is hardly principled, informed, organized, and structured. The proficiency levels and the publication years do not exert a clear influence on the (inter)cultural approach. Instead, the publishing market partly determines the (inter)cultural content in the textbooks under study.
FUNDING INFORMATION
This research was supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF, 80 %) and by the Department of Economy, Knowledge, Business and University of the Andalusian Regional Government (20 %) within the framework of the research project UPO-1380541.
Language learning motivation in multilingual CLIL
Authors: Geoghegan Leah
Published: February 2024

Motivation has long been acknowledged as an undeniably important factor in language learning, and recent research indicates that it may play an even more important role in CLIL than non-CLIL settings (Navarro Pablo & García Jiménez, 2018). However, given the lack of research into CLIL in languages other than English, Dalton-Puffer, Nikula and Smit (2010) have called for a comparison across additional languages, so as to determine the strengths and weaknesses of CLIL language-independently. This comparison is particularly necessary with respect to L2 motivation, given that the spread of English as a global language has led to qualitative differences between learning English compared with other languages (Dörnyei & Ushioda, 2013). The current study thus investigates the language learning motivation of students taking both English and French CLIL classes to determine if there are quantitative differences between the participants’ English and French language learning motivation. Results indicate that the participants exhibited a higher level of language learning motivation towards English than French. The findings highlight the need to better prepare CLIL methodologies when languages such as French are taught alongside English.
Using Digital Portfolios to Develop Students’ Writing: A Practical Guide for Language Teachers. Lam, R., & Moorhouse, B., L. (2022) Abingdon, Routledge, 167 pages, ISBN: 978-1-032-28240-4
Authors: Estaji Masoomeh , Ghiasvand Farhad
Published: February 2024

The uses of e-portfolios in L2 education and research have recently increased given their reflective and process-oriented nature. Many scholars have begun using e-portfolios to collect their data in various aspects of L2 teaching and learning. Considering the prominence of technologies and e-portfolios in teaching L2 writing, a recent and influential book has been published by Routledge titled “Using Digital Portfolios to Develop Students’ Writing: A Practical Guide for Language Teachers”. It presents the theoretical underpinnings of e-portfolio and the way its application in L2 contexts can boost the quality of teaching and learning English writing skills.
A rubric model to analyse CLIL textbooks in Primary Education
Authors: Ornia Noriega Andrea , Fernández Costales Alberto , Herce Sánchez Fernando
Published: February 2024

The implementation of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in Primary Education requires efficient planning, in which materials and resources play a paramount role. In fact, research in the field has brought to the fore that teachers consistently identify the lack of specific materials and resources as a major difficulty in their classes. Strikingly, CLIL materials and resources have received scant scholarly attention so far, even though many teachers complain about the quality of CLIL textbooks. This study presents the results of the analysis of CLIL textbooks used in Primary Education in the bilingual programme, of the Principality of Asturias. The research tool was a rubric designed ad-hoc to gather information on the organization, methodology and integration of the 4Cs framework of the textbooks. The results of the content analyses report evidence on the adequacy of CLIL textbooks to the methodological principles which characterise this approach, also providing teachers with an efficient and practical tool for the selection of their most adequate textbook according to their educational context.
L2 Pragmatic Competence in Chinese EFL Routines. Yuqi Wang (2023) Singapore, Springer, 144 pages, ISBN 978-981-19-6351-3
Authors: Deng Bowen
Published: February 2024

Pragmatic routines have long been considered essential tools for second/foreign language (L2) learners’ pragmatic competence and language use (Taguchi & Roever, 2017). However, the current literature is largely confined to the recognition, comprehension, and production of formulaic routines without considering the role of task modality in learners’ cognitive processing of such chunks (Roever, 2012). To fill this gap, in this monograph entitled “L2 Pragmatic Competence in Chinese EFL Routines”, Wang takes a cross-sectional approach to study L2 pragmatic routines of Chinese learners in light of pragmatic multimodality and the socio-cognitive perspective. In doing so, the author scrutinizes the mediating role of proficiency and study abroad experience in different aspects of pragmatic routines’ competence. This resource expands the scope of research on L2 pragmatic routines by integrating multidimensional pragmatic modalities into the study of routines as core constructs of pragmatic competence. It helps English as a foreign language (EFL) learners, teachers, researchers, and teacher trainers to actively focus on the promotion of L2 pragmatic routines. Moreover, this monograph presents some theories and practices that EFL educators may draw on to increase learners’ reception and production of routines in EFL contexts.
MODELING OF THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF PRE-PAINT TREATMENT OF RAILWAY EQUIPMENT BODY COVERING
Authors: Kul'kov Anatoliy , Larionov Maksim , Razinkov Mikhail
Published: February 2024

There are data on the mathematical modeling of the manufacturing process of gas dynamic treatment. The study objective is to obtain a mathematical apparatus that allows the calculation of the main manufacturing modes of gas dynamic treatment according to the destruction rate of operational pollution, as well as to the invasiveness of the body covering. To do this, the paper presents the main provisions of the mathematical model and the results of the research.
Learning English through movies: a historical exploratory study
Authors: Alolaywi Yasamiyan
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the perception of college students on the effectiveness of using English movies in enhancing English language proficiency. 74 students (25 men and 49 women) from the English Language and Translation Department of Qassim University in Saudi Arabia are involved in the study.
Features of higher music education in the context of globalization
Authors: Zhi Qiao
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the article is determined by the fact that in the context of the activation of Russian-Chinese relations, the problem of studying and understanding the specifics of the organization and implementation of vocal training of specialists in musical and pedagogical profile in these countries, taking into account the national-historical, spiritual-practical, educational and social aspects of its direction, is of particular interest. Foreign students' knowledge of the peculiarities of vocal training helps them to better adapt to the conditions, requirements and content of educational activities.
On one history of the Chernigov principality of Kievan Rus at the end of the 12th century
Authors: Junghyun Choi
Published: February 2024

In this article, the political situation of Kievan Rus at the end of the 12th century is studied. The author concentrates on the conflict between Prince of Chernigov and the Monomakhovich family that ruled Kiev in the spring of the 1196 year. The activities of church leaders and their efforts to mediate political conflicts are also reviewed.
Assessment tools for neonatal resuscitation and their validity evidence: a scoping review protocol
Authors: Raaijmakers Lieke , Steins Maud , Binkhorst Mathijs , Hogeveen Marije
Published: February 2024

This is the study protocol for a scoping review regarding assessment tools for neonatal resuscitation and the available validity evidence of these tools. The two objectives of this review are: 1) To identify which tools are available for the assessment of neonatal resuscitation.2) To map the validity evidence of these assessment tools.
Initiatives for Workplace Equity and Inclusion: A series of rapid systematic reviews of the peer-reviewed literature
Authors: Bergman Jessica , Ratcliffe Sarah E , Harvey-Smith Lisa , Williams Lisa A.
Published: February 2024

Immediate, purposeful, and coordinated systemic change is needed to advance equity and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields – a sector pivotal to increasing Australia’s productivity, innovation, and social and economic strength.In this report, we present the results of a series of rapid systematic reviews, undertaken to identify initiatives effective in supporting workforce equity and inclusion. Initial findings and recommendations from each stream of research were presented as four independent reports in June, July, August, and September of 2023. Our research synthesised the peer-reviewed evidence on evaluated workplace equity initiatives that are implementable by organisations, peak bodies, and/or government entities. We focused our research on initiatives addressing the challenges of gender equity, bullying and harassment, the gender pay gap, and disability inclusion. We asked: what initiatives applicable to the workplace are effective in increasing the participation of women, non-binary people, and people with disability in STEM careers?
Temporal comparisons involving paleoclimate data assimilation: Challenges and remedies
Authors: Emile-Geay Julien , Hakim Greg , Viens Frédéri , Zhu Feng , Amrhein Daniel
Published: February 2024

Paleoclimate reconstructions are increasingly central to climate assessments, placing recent and future variability in abroader historical context. Several estimation methods produce ensembles of climate trajectories that practitioners often want to compare to other ensembles, or to deterministic trajectories produced by other methods such as global climate models. Of particular interest are so-called “offline” data assimilation (DA) methods, which have recently been adapted to paleoclimatology, and lack an explicit estimate of reconstruction error covariability in time. As a result, offline DA ensemble members are not true system trajectories. We show that this atemporality obscures quantitative comparisons, particular when considering the ensemble mean in isolation. We propose several parametric resampling methods to introduce a priori constraints on temporal covariance among ensemble members. We also propose a general framework to carry out quantitative comparisons between ensembles using a “plume distance” framework, which provides a norm in the same physical units as the variable of interest. We apply these tools to three paleoclimate questions: (1) Comparing global mean surface temperature in the online and offline versions of the Last Millennium Reanalysis; (2) Comparing global mean surface temperature from these two ensembles to simulations of the Paleoclimate Model Intercomparison Project past1000 ensemble; and (3) Comparing northern hemisphere mean surface temperature from the offline DA ensemble to the Büntgen et al. (2021) ensemble. The proposed methodology is implemented in an open-source Python package, inviting re-use and extensions. We also discuss possible applications of the plume distance framework to a broad array of problems where ensemble comparisons arise.