bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparing The Effects of Compression Contrast Therapy and Dry Needling on Muscle Functionality, Pressure Pain Threshold, and Perfusion after Isometric Fatigue in Forearm Muscles of Combat Sports Athletes: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Kużdżał Adrian , Clemente Filipe Manue , Kawczyński Adam , Ryszkiel Ireneusz , Trybulski Robert
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study was to compare the acute effects of compression contrast therapy (CT) and dry needling therapy (DN) on muscle tension (MT), muscle strength (Fmax), pressure pain threshold (PPT), and perfusion (PU) following fatigue of forearm muscles (e.g., flexor carpi radialis) in combat sports athletes. A single-blind randomized controlled trial was employed. Participants first underwent muscle fatigue induction, which involved sustaining an isometric handgrip at 60% of their maximum voluntary contraction in 5-second cycles. This was followed by exposure to one of the regenerative therapies. Forty-five participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: CT/DN (n = 15), CT/ShDN (n = 15), and ShCT/DN (n = 15). The sham condition (Sh) involved a simulated version of the technique. Measurements were taken at four time points: (i) at rest; (ii) immediately after exercise that led to a state of fatigue; (iii) 5 minutes after therapy (PostTh5min); and (iv) 24 hours after therapy (PostTh24h). Each participant was exposed to one experimental condition and one control condition, thereby undergoing evaluation in two sessions. Significant differences between groups were found in MT during the PostTh5min (p = 0.005), as well as in PU during the PostTh5min (p < 0.001) and PU during the PostTh24h (p < 0.001). All groups showed significant improvements at 5 minutes post-therapy compared to immediately post-muscle fatigue. As conclusions, CT/DN seems to be significantly better for enhancing MT and PU after 5 minutes of muscle fatigue induction. Using either CT, DN, or both combined is recommended to enhance the recovery of muscle functionality and properties, favoring recovery and potentially speeding up performance enhancement.
Training Future Teachers in Genre Pedagogy: Does it Improve their Written Texts?
Authors: García-Parejo Isabel , Blanco Fernández Juana María
Published: July 2024

Recently, there has been growing interest in studying the factors affecting the development of academic writing competences of university students in different disciplinary areas. Less attention, however, has been devoted to the influence on this phenomenon of the specialised training students receive, even in undergraduate and postgraduate teacher training programmes where models of writing development are analysed and implemented. In this paper we measure the effect on the writing of 22 students in the Bachelor´s Degree in Primary Education of the knowledge of the genre pedagogy in the Reading to Learn model, based on Systemic Functional Linguistics. For this purpose, two groups of students in the subject Spanish Language Didactics wrote a descriptive report or an anecdote before and after a didactic intervention. From the 82 participants, texts by 11 from each group were selected. The 44 texts were evaluated by applying a scoring scheme with 8 items (rated from 1 to 4) covering features from genre to clause level, following the field, tenor and mode components established by Systemic Functional Linguistics. The statistical study shows post-intervention improvements in all the variables analysed. The Wilcoxon test shows these were significant for the narrative texts (TN1: 23.36; TN2: 30.91), but not for the informative ones (TED1: 25.20; TED 32:26).
Análisis de la formación universitaria española para impartir una lengua extranjera en Educación Infantil
Authors: Andúgar Soto Ana , Corral Robles Silvia , Cortina Pérez Beatriz
Published: July 2024

El sistema educativo español está gestionado por 19 Consejerías de Educación, cada una de las cuales corresponde a uno de los gobiernos regionales y a las dos ciudades autónomas del país. Pese a que las funciones centrales de regulación y coordinación corresponden al Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte (MECD), los gobiernos autonómicos son los encargados de garantizar la oferta formativa universitaria. Esto representa un mosaico de realidades diferentes, caracterizado por una combinación muy creciente de universidades públicas y privadas con capacidad para definir sus propios planes de estudio que influyen irremediablemente en lo que son y deben ser los profesores. Este estudio se focaliza en la formación universitaria ofertada a los futuros maestros de Educación Infantil y Primaria. En concreto, en la formación en materia de enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras para el alumnado de la etapa de Educación Infantil. En España, dependiendo de la comunidad autónoma, tradicionalmente el profesorado responsable de la introducción de la lengua extranjera, inglés, no es especialista en esta temprana etapa, ya que se trata del especialista en inglés de la etapa de Educación Primaria. Por tanto, ante la necesidad de crear un nuevo perfil docente para la enseñanza de inglés en la etapa de Educación Infantil y la ausencia de estudios que describen la formación que actualmente reciben los futuros docentes, el fin último de esta investigación, de corte cualitativo, se centra en analizar la formación relacionada con la lengua extranjera inglés y su didáctica para Educación Infantil. De los resultados se ha podido evidenciar que la formación académica ofertada no es suficiente. Este estudio permite a las instituciones de educación superior descubrir la realidad de la formación universitaria en este ámbito educativo y promueve una toma de decisiones enfocada a la mejora de esta.
Residents’ Perception of Household Wellbeing on Upland Trees Conservation in Mitigating Flood in Selected Flood-Prone Communities of Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Samson Adeoye Adebayo
Published: July 2024

The rate at which household wellness of most inhabitants in flood ravaged communities is alarming due to their vulnerability to flood. Therefore, the study sought examination of residents’ perception of household wellbeing on upland trees conservation, UTC in mitigating flood in flood-prone communities of Oyo state, Nigeria. 4-staged random procedure was used to select 99 residents. A structured questionnaire and interview session were used for information collection. Frequency distribution, percentages, mean scores and ranking were used to explain the objectives while Chi-square was used to test hypotheses. The findings showed that most respondents (68.7%) were female folks with average age of 39 years, married (74.7%), about 72.7% were indigene of the communities and 32.3% of residents had average income of $207.59 on monthly basis. Residents’ perception of living in worsen brick house (M=3.4) ranked 1st with rising its rising dilapidation (M=3.2) ranked 2nd. The Chi-square showed that there was significant relationship between UTC and residents’ perception of worsen brick house (?² = 17.12) and rising dilapidation of brick house (?² = 5.99) at p < 0.05 respectively. Whereas other perception of household wellbeing against UTC were not significant. In conclusion, the study depicts low utilisation which invariably reveals remarkably insignificant use of UTC in mitigating flood in Oyo state, Nigeria.
Sectoral Composition of Outward FDI and its Impact on Export Diversification in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Ghabban Marwan ,   PhD Researcher, Effat University, Saudi Arabia
Published: July 2024

This research explores the relationship between outward foreign direct investment (FDI) and export diversification in emerging economies, with a focus on the case study of Saudi Arabia. Utilizing a multi-equation model and vector autoregression analysis, the study investigates various factors such as the level and sectoral composition of outward FDI, income levels, institutional factors, and regional trade agreements. The findings suggest that while outward FDI can influence export diversification, its impact varies based on factors such as the sectoral distribution of investments, income levels, and institutional quality. Additionally, cointegration and vector error correction models reveal long-term relationships among key variables, highlighting the complex interplay between economic development, governance, and investment patterns. Impulse response analysis sheds light on the dynamic nature of shocks and their effects on the economy over time, emphasizing the interconnectedness of variables. Variance decomposition analysis further elucidates the significance of shocks in explaining fluctuations in model variables, underscoring the systemic interdependencies at play. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the mechanisms through which outward FDI influences export diversification and economic development in emerging economies like Saudi Arabia and institutional reforms are essential; strengthening institutions and improving regulatory frameworks can amplify the positive effects of outward FDI on export diversification.
4. KẾT QUẢ HỌC TẬP CỦA SINH VIÊN Y KHOA TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC ĐẠI NAM NĂM 2024
Authors: Cham Trần Linh , Tâm Ngô Thị
Published: July 2024

Mục tiêu: Mô tả kết quả học tập của sinh viên Y khoa trường Đại học Đại Nam năm 2024.
Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang khảo sát bằng biểu mẫu Google trên 274 sinh viên Y khoa trường Đại học Đại Nam năm 2024.
Kết quả: Điểm tổng kết học kì I trung bình của sinh viên trong nghiên cứu là 6,9 ± 1,1 (5 – 9,2) điểm. Hầu hết sinh viên có kết quả học tập xếp loại trung bình trở xuống (63,1%). Tỷ lệ xếp loại giỏi trở lên trong học kì trước là 11,3%. Hơn 1/3 số sinh viên trong nghiên cứu phải thi lại ít nhất một môn học (36,1%) trong học kì trước và 22,3% số sinh viên còn nợ ít nhất một môn học cần học lại. Trung bình, một sinh viên đã phải thi lại 0,5 ± 0,8 môn trong học kì trước đó (0 – 4 môn) và còn nợ 0,4 ± 1,1 môn (0– 9 môn) tính tới thời điểm nghiên cứu. Sinh viên nữ có xếp loại học tập loại khá trở lên cao hơn so với sinh viên nam. Kết quả học tập loại giỏi trở lên cũng tăng dần ở sinh viên năm thứ nhất tới năm thứ tư.
Kết luận: Kết quả học tập tương đối cao xét theo xếp loại học tập cuối kỳ, nhưng tỉ lệ thi lại trong kì trước và nợ môn tính tới thời điểm nghiên cứu cũng đáng kể trong nhóm đối tượng nghiên cứu. Sinhviên nữ và sinh viên khóa lớn hơn có kết quả học tập tốt hơn so với những nhóm khác.
8. THỰC TRẠNG KIỆT SỨC NGHỀ NGHIỆP CỦA NHÂN VIÊN Y TẾ TẠI KHOA PHẪU THUẬT GÂY MÊ HỒI SỨC, BỆNH VIỆN HÙNG VƯƠNG NĂM 2023
Authors: Nguyên Nguyễn Hữu , Duyên Võ Châu , Tây Lê Hồng , An Kim Thị Thuý , Quỳnh Đinh Văn
Published: July 2024

Mục tiêu: Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm mô tả thực trạng kiệt sức nghề nghiệp (KSNN) ở nhân viên y tế (NVYT) tại khoa Phẫu thuật-Gây mê hồi sức (PTGMHS), Bệnh viện Hùng Vương năm 2023.
Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu có thiết kế nghiên cứu cắt ngang. Thực hiện khảo sát toàn bộ 155 NVYT hiện đang công tác tại Khoa. Số liệu được thu thập thông qua phát vấn theo thang đo của Maslach (MBI-HSS 22 câu hỏi).
Kết quả: Tỷ lệ NVYT có biểu hiện KSNN chung là 62,5% (mức độ cao là 33,5%, mức độ trung bình là 29,0%). Theo từng khía cạnh, KSNN phổ biến nhất ở khía cạnh suy kiệt cảm xúc với 62,6%, tiếp đến là hiệu suất công việc 56,1% và cảm giác sai lệch về bản thân 41,3%. Tỷ lệ mức độ kiệt sức cao phổ biến hơn ở nam giới, thâm niên công tác <10 năm, trực > 6 lần/tháng, thời gian làm việc >48 giờ/ tuần và làm thêm ngoài giờ (p<0,05).
Kết luận: Cần tăng cường nhận thức về vai trò của sức khỏe tâm thần đối với NVYT cùng các cách xử lý và vượt qua căng thẳng. Thiết lập các khu vực nghỉ ngơi, bố trí công việc một cách phù hợp và tăng cường hoạt động ngoại khóa cho NVYT.
24. ĐẶC ĐIỂM LÂM SÀNG, CẬN LÂM SÀNG NHIỄM CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS ĐƯỜNG SINH SẢN Ở PHỤ NỮ VÔ SINH ĐIỀU TRỊ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN PHỤ SẢN TRUNG ƯƠNG (2020 -2021)
Authors: Cảnh Hoàng Đình , Trâm Trần Hồng , Lợi Cao Bá
Published: July 2024

Mục tiêu: Mô tả đặc điểm lâm sàng và cận lâm sàng ở phụ nữ vô sinh nhiễm C. Trachomatis điều trị tại Bệnh viện Phụ sản Trung ương (2020 -2021).Phương pháp: Đề tài được thiết kế bằng phương pháp nghiên cứu mô tả có phân tích trên Với 119 phụ nữ đã xác định vô sinh nhiễm C. Trachomatis.Kết quả: Triệu chứng gặp phổ biến nhất là tăng tiết dịch âm đạo chiếm tỷ lệ 67,22%, tiếp đến là đau bụng ngoài kỳ kinh (40,34%), ngứa sinh dục (21,01%), giảm khoái cảm tình dục (16,81%), nóng rất âm đạo (15,13%), đái buốt, đái khó (15,13%) và ra máu bất thường ngoài kỳ kinh chiếm tỷ lệ thấp nhất (5,88%). Tỷ lệ viêm âm đạo, viêm cổ tử cung ở phụ nữ vô sinh nhiễm C. Trachomatis lần lượt là 75,63% và 80,67%. Kết quả phân tích đặc điểm cận lâm sàng của 119 phụ nữ vô sinh nhiễm C. Trachomatis cho thấy: 100% đồng nhiễm với ít nhất 1 vi sinh vật thuộc một trong các nhóm trực khuẩn gram (+), trực khuẩn gram (-), cầu khuẩn gram (+) và nấm Candida. Có 45,45% được chụp vòi trứng có hình ảnh tắc ống dẫn trứng. Có 37,82% có hình ảnh bất thường ở phần phụ trên siêu âm, chủ yếu là các hình ảnh buồng chứng đa nang, khối bất thường ở tử cung và ứ dịch ở vòi tử cungKết luận: Lâm sàng điển hình là tăng tiết dịch âm đạo, đau bụng, ngứa vùng sinh dục... Tỷ lệ đồng nhiễm giữa Ch. trachomatis với ít nhất 1 trong các tác nhân khác là 100%. Kết quả phân tích đặc điểm cận lâm sàng của 119 phụ nữ vô sinh nhiễm C. Trachomatis cho thấy: 100% đồng nhiễm với ít nhất 1 vi sinh vật. Có 45,45% có hình ảnh tắc ống dẫn trứng, 37,82% có hình ảnh bất thường ở phần phụ trên siêu âm.
Pyrolysis of Maritsa Iztok lignite lithotypes: geochemical implication
Authors: Stefanova Maya , Marinov Stefan , Milakovska Zlatka , Czech Jan , Carleer Robert , Yperman Jan
Published: July 2024

Pyrolysis coupled “off-line” with thermal desorption gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (TD-GC/MS) instrument for flue gas analysis is used to specify qualitatively/quantitatively organic functionalities in “Maritsa-Iztok” lignite lithotypes thermal decomposed in the range 250–900 °C. The aim of the study is to specify organic volatiles and to assign identified components to the lignocellulose biomass building blocks of coal forming vegetation. In pyrolysates the total amounts of the analyzed organics, expressed in mg/g TOC, amount up to 58.14 for liptain, 21–37 for humoclarain and xylain, and the lowest values are determined for humovitrain, 12. The samples immaturity reflects in high diversity of phenols, methoxy phenols (only guaiacyl structures), furans, etc. maximizing at xylain lithotype, 68% of the total analyzed amount. Carbohydrate degradation products, i.e. furaldehydes, 2-cyclopenten-1-ones, etc. are identified as well. In lithotypes studied, coal biomarkers as n-alkene/n-alkanes, sesqui-, di-, polar diterpenoids and hopenes/hopanes, are present in different proportions.
Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Technique (MFR) With Action Observation Therapy (AOT) On Hand Function Among Children with Hemiplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy – A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Hardikar Siddhima , Sinnarkar Charuta
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders affecting the development of movement and posture causing activity limitation due to non-progressive disturbances that occur in the developing fetal or infant brain. It develops due to damage to CNS and this damage can take place before, during or immediately after the birth of the child. CP involves a group of motor & sensory impairments as well as postural dysfunctions caused by a non-progressive lesion in the immature brain.
Method: Randomized control trial was conducted on 35 hemiplegic CP individuals which were divided into two groups as Group A: Intervention group and Group B: Control group. Pre intervention Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) was taken. Individuals in group A were given myofascial release therapy (MFR) along with action observation therapy (AOT). Individuals in group B were given conventional therapy. Post intervention QUEST result was taken.
Result: Paired t test was performed. The test revealed statistically significant difference among both the groups between pre and post scores. The mean value of post treatment in QUEST scale in group A is more than group B indicating more improvement in hand function in group A than group B. The difference between pre and post values of QUEST scale were noted and they were compared between two groups with the help of unpaired t test. The test revealed statistically significant difference in group A than group B.
Conclusion: It is concluded that MFR along with AOT is more effective to obtain the improvement in hand function among children with hemiplegic spastic CP.

Key words: Hemiplegic Cerebral palsy, spastic cerebral palsy, myofascial release, action observation therapy, Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test, hand function
Utilization and Sufficiency of IEC Materials Related to HIV/AIDS Among Adults in the Community, Kerala – An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Method Approach
Authors: R Anjali Krishnan , V Jithesh , N T Anjaly
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to assess the utilization and sufficiency of information, education and communication (IEC) materials related to HIV/AIDS among adults aged 18 to 49 years in Kerala. The study adopted mixed-method approach and was conducted through cross-sectional survey using multistage cluster sampling method (n=750) and in-depth interviews through purposive sampling method (n=35). Majority of the adults (72.9 percent) had not seen any IEC materials related to HIV/AIDS during the last six months. Just over half of the adults reported that the IEC materials they found were very useful (58%) and rest were not (42%). Lack of persuasiveness, diversified focus, poor clarity of messages, lack of precision and aesthetic appeal were the main reasons cited by the participants for the non-usefulness. Television was the most preferred source of information (90.7 percent). Overall knowledge on HIV/AIDS among adults in Kerala was found to be less than 50% (CI: 40±5.87%). The study found a statistically significant association between knowledge of HIV/AIDS and area of residence (p<0.05). The qualitative findings could be summarized into two themes: Enabling factors in the development and utilization of IEC materials and barriers in the utilization of IEC materials. The availability and accessibility of need-based and context-specific mutually reinforcing IEC messages should therefore be ensured by effective interdepartmental collaboration.

Key words: HIV and AIDS IEC, KSACS, community adults, comprehensive assessment
Effect of Federal Government Tax and Non-Tax Revenue on Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: James Oladejo Olusola
Published: July 2024

The objective of this study was to analyse the influence of tax and non-tax revenue generated by the federal government on the economic growth of Nigeria. The study utilised an ex post facto approach and specifically examined the Nigerian economy as a whole, resulting in a population and sample size of one. Data was collected from secondary sources, including the yearly reports and statistics releases of the CBN and the office of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The study spanned a decade, specifically from 2001 to 2020. The hypotheses were tested using simple linear regression for data analysis. The regression study revealed a substantial influence of federal government tax income on economic growth. The F-statistic yielded a value of 466.0399, the P-Value was determined to be 0.000, and the R-squared value was calculated as 0.962813. These results indicate that about 96.28% of the variability in real GDP can be accounted for by tax revenue. Similarly, the analysis demonstrated a substantial impact of non-tax revenue from the federal government on the growth of the economy. The F-statistic yielded a value of 201.5388, the P-Value was found to be 0.000, and the R-squared value was determined to be 0.918010. These results indicate that about 91.80% of the variance in real GDP can be accounted for by non-tax revenue. Moreover, the economic growth was significantly influenced by the overall revenue of the federal government. The F-statistic yielded a value of 469.5482, indicating a strong statistical significance. The P-value was 0.000, further confirming the significance of the results. The R-squared value was 0.963081, indicating that approximately 96.31% of the fluctuation in real GDP can be accounted for by total tax revenue. These findings emphasise the essential importance of both tax and non-tax revenue, namely from the federal government, in stimulating economic growth. In order to increase revenue generation, it is crucial for the government to give priority to enhancing tax administration and compliance. This can be accomplished by implementing efficient tax regulations, streamlining tax procedures, and establishing strong monitoring and enforcement measures. Furthermore, it is advisable to diversify non-tax revenue streams beyond oil.
Role of Gut-Microbiome-Brain-Axis in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Review on Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutics
Authors: Cavalcante Fernanda Susy Bessa Menezes , Araújo Laís Lobato de , Gomes Gabriel Felipe , Galvão Stéfani Lara , Hipólito Talitta Costa Sant'ana Esteves , Piagentini Milene de Campos , Santos Júlio César Claudino dos
Published: July 2024

Neurodegenerative diseases encompass a group of disorders with diverse etiologies characterized by the accumulation of neurotoxic substances that contribute to neuronal damage and brain degeneration. The integration of the microbiota-intestine-brain axis mechanism occurs via afferent and efferent pathways with the assistance of the vagus nerve and peripheral circulation. The gut microbiota produces pathogenic proteins and other harmful substances that can cross the blood-brain barrier and develop into even more pathogenic proteins when in contact with the bloodstream. The microbial metabolites most commonly associated with neurodegenerative diseases are butyrate and amyloid, although the precise role and mechanism of their relationship with the microbiota have yet to be fully elucidated. Additionally, in Parkinson's disease, the microbiome is directly linked to an increase in opportunistic pathogens, a decrease in beneficial anti-inflammatory species, and higher levels of carbohydrate metabolizers.
Tribotechnical Diagnostics – Degradation of Engine Oil Properties SAE 10W-40 in Iveco Crossway During Long Journeys
Authors: Stephany Radovan , Kadlub Vladimír , Marko Miroslav
Published: July 2024

This paper addresses tribotechnical diagnostics, specifically by examining the properties of the engine oil (MO) type i-Sigma top MS; SAE 10W-40 used in the IVECO CROSSWAY bus with a higher number of total mileage from the inter-vehicle standard. In the abstract of the paper, the characteristics of the measured technique, tribodiagnostic instruments of measurement and a more detailed specification of the oil properties and the monitoring of its gradual degradation during long-term operation are presented. Long-term operation in the sense of the article means a continuous mileage run of more than 200 km (one race without stop) and a MO temperature in the range of 80C to 130C. All measurements were carried out in the tribodiagnostic laboratory of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Armed Forces Academy of General M. R. Štefánik (hereinafter referred to as „AOS") in Liptovský Mikuláš.
RP-HPLC Method Development and Validation for Simultaneous Estimation of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and Emtricitabine in Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
Authors: Lakade Mayuri M , Kale RN , Dyade GK
Published: July 2024

Objective: A reverse- phase high performance liquid chromatographic (RP-HPLC) method was developed and validated for estimation of combined formulation containing tenofovir(disoproxilfumarate) (TDF) and emtricitabine (EMT). Method: Chromatographic separation was performed on RP-C18 column. The optimized mobile phase of composition (Methanol: Water and pH adjusted to 3.8 with acetic acid was pumped withflow rate of 0.8ml/min in the 70:30% v/v) ratio and the eluents were monitored at 261nm. Results: The assay was performed with tablet and percentage of assay was found to 99.91% for TDF and 99.69% for EMT respectively. Linearity was obtained in the concentration range of 2-12µg/ml for TDF and 2-12µg/ml for EMT. The method was statistically validated and RSD was found to be <2%, indicating high degree of accuracy and precision of the proposed RP-HPLC method. Conclusion: The method suggests usefulness of unique mobile phase during the estimation of combination of dosage forms. Due to its simplicity, rapidness, high precision and accuracy, the proposed RP-HPLC method can be applied for simultaneous determination of TDF and EMT in pharmaceutical dosage form.
Inequidad de género en las universidades venezolanas
Authors: Marcano Daissy , Cardillo Elizabeth
Published: July 2024

La progresiva feminización de la matrícula estudiantil en la educación universitaria es una realidad presente en toda América Latina. Sin embargo, aun cuando las mujeres alcanzan grados universitarios en mayor número y logran el máximo escalafón universitario en mayor proporción que los hombres, existe una muy baja representación de mujeres en la ocupación de posiciones de mayor jerarquía en el ámbito académico y científico. En este artículo se ofrece una descripción de la presencia de mujeres en los cargos de alta dirección universitaria en algunas de las universidades de gestión pública en Venezuela y se plantean los siguientes objetivos: conocer la composición de los equipos rectorales y decanales en la universidad pública venezolana, y evidenciar la brecha de género en el desempeño de cargos universitarios. Es imprescindible que los estudios de género vinculados con el quehacer universitario se profundicen a los fines de dilucidar los mecanismos encubiertos de desigualdad de género presentes en las instituciones universitarias que impiden que las mujeres participen plenamente en todos los niveles, ya que empoderar a las mujeres y promover la equidad de género es fundamental para acelerar el desarrollo sostenible.
Género y divulgación científica. Reflexiones a partir de una década de análisis del CSIC
Authors: Ferrando González Laura
Published: July 2024

Este artículo examina la participación del personal científico y técnico del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) en actividades de fomento de la cultura científica durante la última década, con especial atención a la perspectiva de género. A través de un sistema de indicadores específicamente desarrollado para el CSIC, se analiza la implicación y el rol del personal involucrado en estas actividades, proporcionando una visión de la dinámica de género. Los datos revelan un incremento a lo largo de los años en la implicación global, tanto en hombres como en mujeres, estando ellas mayormente asociadas a roles de gestión, organización y coordinación de actividades de divulgación en una proporción de 70-30%, mientras que se observa una presencia equilibrada entre sexos en la participación general del personal en actividades de divulgación. Este resultado requiere nuevos análisis que profundicen en los roles, grado de participación y responsabilidades, así como para comprender mejor las diferencias que existen entre los institutos, centros y unidades.
Numerical Analysis of Tennis Serve Performance based on Aerodynamic Characteristics
Authors: Kaibin Fan
Published: July 2024

Using the method of computational fluid dynamics, the influence of the spin axis angle of the tennis ball on the pressure distribution, lift coefficient and drag coefficient of the flow field around the tennis ball under three different serving styles, namely, flat stroke, topspin and sidespin, is investigated in depth. The results show that the lift coefficient of the tennis ball is significantly affected by the side spin serve, while the change of the lift coefficient is not obvious in the flat and top spin serves. In addition, for the drag coefficient, both topspin and sidespin serves had a significant effect on it, while the effect of the flat stroke was relatively small. It is worth noting that the changes in the spin axis angle did not lead to significant changes in the static pressure distribution on the surface of the tennis ball and the surrounding flow field under the three different serving styles. This finding is of great academic value and practical guidance for further understanding the hydrodynamic phenomena in tennis and for improving the serve technique.
RUNWAY END SAFETY AREA: OVERRUN AND UNDERSHOT SAFETY RISK ANALYSIS
Authors: Paquita Dzakia , Persadanta Pintanugra
Published: July 2024

An airport is a complex facility for passenger and cargo processing, aircraft arrival, departure, and maintenance. Ensuring safe and comfortable flights for its passengers requires implementing aviation security and safety improvements in tandem with the growing number of aircraft in operation. Aviation operators and regulators are always focused on issues and potential incidents that jeopardize aviation safety and security, particularly during the landing and takeoff phases of flight, which include overrun and undershoot occurrences. Therefore, a study is required to determine the event’s probability. By adopting research methods that have been developed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), this research aimed to analyze the risk of overrun and undershoot at Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (SSK II) and Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport (RHF). The research method is quantitative by comparing data collected with the Target Level of Safety (TLS), which is quantified and recommended by the aviation authority International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA UK), where the acceptable TLS according to ICAO is 6.6 x 10-7 while according to the UK CAA it is 4 x 10-7. The result showed that the probability value of overrun and undershoot at SSK II Airport averages 0.66 x 10-7 and 2.98 x 10-7 at RHF Airport. This indicates that at RHF Airport, there is a higher possibility of overrun and undershooting risk frequency than at SSK II Airport. The fact that RHF Airport has just one RESA is the primary element affecting the high-risk likelihood at RHF Airport. The chance of overrun and undershoot occurrence frequency dropped to an average of 2.06 x 10-7 after simulating RESA compliance per ICAO regulations.
以建物暴露度模型評估高齡社會震後避難收容之適宜性
Authors: 許智豪 許智豪 , Chih-Hao Hsu 廖楷民 , 吳佳容 吳佳容 , 李香潔 李香潔
Published: July 2024

本研究目的為發展基於建築物暴露度模型之震後避難收容所之適宜性評估方法，避難收容所為地方政府規 劃做為無法依親或找其他地方避難收容者使用，常以社區內的公共設施（如國中小、活動中心或公園等）為主， 過去選址主要從行政區可方便運用為主，較少從高齡者角度考慮可及性與可用性。在高齡社會下，年長者於災 害發生時屬於體能較為脆弱的族群，因此在進行地區避難收容所規劃時，必需考慮高齡者避難撤離的特殊需求， 包括建物住宅到避難收容所的步行距離、收容所的可收容量、收容所物資是否充足等。本研究分析流程，首先 建置建物暴露度模型，主要根據建物的樓地板面積與行動通訊人流數據資料估計建物室內人口數，然後在模擬 地震情境下，利用易損性曲線計算建物的損壞狀態與道路阻斷情況，爾後使用 GIS 路網分析工具，以最短路徑 模擬各建物撤離人口至避難收容所之可及性與可用性。本研究以臺北市萬華區為示範區，此方法亦適用於其他 區域，分析結果可回饋地方政府之地震災害整備和應變作業。

 

The purpose of the study was to develop a method for assessing the suitability of earthquake shelters based on a building exposure model. Previous literature suggests that the elderly are a vulnerable group during disasters. Therefore, when planning shelters, it is necessary to consider the needs of the elderly, including the distance they have to walk from their houses to the shelter, the capacity of the shelter, and the availability of appropriate supplies and food. This research initially constructed a building exposure model to estimate the indoor population of each building based on the floor area size and the data of mobile data traffic. Under the chosen earthquake scenario, this study used the structural vulnerability curves to analyze the extent of structural damage to each building and road. The study then employed road network analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) to consider road blockages and to simulate the availability and accessibility of all shelters based on the shortest path. The Wanhua district of Taipei was selected as a demonstration area to showcase the assessment method, which can be applied to other districts as well. This method can assist local governments in earthquake disaster preparedness and response planning.

 
Prevalence and associated factors of clubfoot in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia: A hospital-based study
Authors: Alomran Ammar K , Alzahrani Bandar A , Alanazi Bader S , Alharbi Mohammed A , Bojubara Loay M , Alyaseen Eman M
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Clubfoot, or congenital talipes equinovarus, is a widely recognized cause of disability and congenital deformity worldwide, which significantly impacts the quality of life. Effective management of clubfoot requires long-term, multidisciplinary intervention. It is important to understand how common this condition is in order to assess its impact on the population. Unfortunately, few studies have investigated the prevalence of clubfoot in Saudi Arabia.

AIM

To determine the prevalence of clubfoot in Saudi Arabia via the patient population at King Fahad University Hospital (KFUH).

METHODS

This was a retrospective study conducted at one of the largest hospitals in the country and located in one of the most densely populated of the administrative regions.

RESULTS

Of the 7792 births between 2015 to 2023 that were included in the analysis, 42 patients were diagnosed with clubfoot, resulting in a prevalence of 5.3 per 1000 live births at KFUH.

CONCLUSION

The observed prevalence of clubfoot was significantly higher than both global and local estimates, indicating a substantial burden in the study population.
The Combahee River Collective Statement and Black Feminist Universalism
Authors: Shorter-Bourhanou Jameliah Inga
Published: July 2024

Black feminist philosophers deserve to be included in philosophical discussions about universalism. In contrast to other approaches to universalism that seek to diminish the importance of identities such as race and gender, black feminist philosophers focus on them. This article argues that black feminist philosophers offer a universalist viewpoint, that is, a “black feminist universalism,” which asserts that a more inclusive world starts with a theory and praxis focused on those who are the most oppressed. The article shows that the Combahee River Collective writers in their manifesto, “A Black Feminist Statement” (1995) demonstrate black feminist universalism. It argues that the Combahee River Collective writers’ emphasis on their own identity as black women is the foundation for their theory and praxis, which aims to include others.
Nothing and Infinity: Black Life’s Response to Ontological Terror
Authors: O’Byrn Edward
Published: July 2024

This article explores the conclusion of Calvin Warren’s book Ontological Terror and the nihilistic suggestion for Black life to reject humanism. In the text’s final chapter, Warren unexpectedly references Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard’s leap of faith and reflects on Black life’s enduring spirit through an anti-Black world. This article’s analysis faithfully traces Warren’s nihilistic arguments against humanism and scaffolds them through his reference to Kierkegaard. Utilizing the methods of critical philosophy of race and Black existential philosophy, the first section contextualizes Ontological Terror’s main arguments, places Warren’s reference to Kierkegaard inside a longer Black existential lineage, and grafts Kierkegaard’s concept of the tragic hero onto Warren’s antihumanism. The second section offers a reconstruction of Warren’s ideas through Kierkegaard’s knight of infinite resignation and the leap of faith. This section stresses the importance of both endurance and spirit for Warren’s divestment from humanism. The third section puts Warren’s nihilism in conversation with the work of Black feminist philosophers to offer an alternative way to interpret divestment from humanism. The article concludes by engaging David Marriott’s and Frantz Fanon’s understanding of invention to help rethink the links between nihilism, future-oriented thinking, and Black endurance against anti-Blackness.
Figuring the Topos: Finding Common Ground in Cognitive Environments
Authors: Regier Michael Joseph
Published: July 2024

Effective communication relies on the use of rhetorical devices and strategies to make ideas present in the minds of an audience. By employing the concept of cognitive environments, we can use the visual analogy of making an idea “present” to its fullest effect, empowering our rhetorical skills and helping influence audience reception. In this article, the author argues that while cognitive environments do indeed provide a significant and important conceptual tool for understanding and anticipating an audience’s experiences, beliefs, and knowledge, a more robust sense of agreement is necessary. The article proposes the concept of a topos that serves as a shared meeting place within cognitive environments within which both author and audience contribute their background assumptions to find common ground and commonalities in interpretations. It is in figuring the topos effectively that cognitive environments can be more accurately and effectively mapped onto each other, and breaches between such environments can be productively bridged.
SIPUD (SISTEM PELAYANAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH DESA) BERBASIS WEB PADA DESA PRINGKASAP
Authors: Komalasari Tari , Suryani Nining , Kurniawan Ilham
Published: July 2024

(MSME sector services can be more effective and efficient if accompanied by the development of technology that supports them. Making business certificates (SKU) at the Pringkasap Village office is still manual, bookkeeping reports are still recorded using handwriting, MSME data collection obtained from RT data collection is also not comprehensive. In addition, the lack of socialization regarding the program for submitting a halal logo on home products is the scope of this problem. Therefore, the authors designed a computerized website for creating SKUs and data collection for UMKM to facilitate data processing, both in adding, changing, deleting, storing and searching data. The author also includes the flow of the halal certification process on the website page to expand the socialization of the program.
SISTEM INFORMASI PENCATATAN PRODUKSI PAKAIAN BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: NURHASANDI NURHASANDI , Sotar  , Turaina Rifa
Published: July 2024

CV. Aya Sofya is a Muslim clothing manufacturer specializing in Gamis, Baju Koko, Kemeja Koko, Jilbab, Mukena, skirts, Civil Servant Office Uniforms, and more. Recognizing the need for efficiency, the company implemented an Android and web-based Information System. This system, developed with native Android and Codeigniter framework, streamlines quality control, warehouse operations, and administrative tasks. Following the System Development Life Cycle with the Waterfall model, and aided by Unified Modeling Language (UML), the manual production recording process has been replaced, significantly enhancing effectiveness and efficiency. The frontend on Android allows quality control to record production activities seamlessly. Meanwhile, the web-based backend aids warehouse operators in tracking raw materials and assists administrators with payroll and report generation. This research underscores how the Information System has effectively optimized production activities for quality control, warehouse operations, and administration at CV. Aya Sofya.
SISTEM INFORMASI PENGELOLAAN KEGIATAN PENGAJIAN ANTARA MAGHRIB DAN ISYA (STUDI KASUS : KELURAHAN PENYENGAT RENDAH KOTA JAMBI )
Authors: Suana Irma , Reza Yolanda Adelia
Published: July 2024

The current problem is the reporting of data on maghrib and isha recitation activities and the non-exposure of maghrib and isha recitation activities to the wider community so that many people do not know the maghrib and isha recitation activities. To design a web-based information system so that data processing can be effective, efficient and computerized that can be used by the data processing of Maghrib and Isya Studies Teachers (PAMI) in Penyengat Low Village to facilitate the process of managing teacher data. The research approach used by the author is qualitative research. The system development method used by the author is the waterfall model. The information system is designed using Visual Studio Code tools and uses PHP programming language with Codeigniter framework and uses MySQl database. For this reason, the Jambi City Low Stinger Subdistrict Office, specifically in the Social Welfare Office, really needs a tool that is more efficient and effective in managing data on maghrib and isya recitation activities by inputting data and displaying reports that can be printed out. With the design of this system, the Social Welfare Office is helped in the process of obtaining information about teacher data, mosque data, activity data, RT data, and student data. In making an information system design application for data management of maghrib and isya activities of Penyengat Low Village Jambi City, the author uses the Visual Studio Code application with PHP programming language for designing the application.
A Monitoring and Modeling Approach to Quantifying the Effectiveness of Best Management Practices in a Small Agricultural Watershed
Authors: Magner Joe
Published: July 2024

Conventional agricultural practices produce nonpoint source water pollution. The implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in a watershed plays a vital role in improving water quality. Assessing the effectiveness of BMPs requires both monitoring and modelling. A nonpoint source management water policy change was introduced in Minnesota to monitor and model small watersheds for 16 years to determine the effectiveness of BMPs. Monitoring small watersheds alone has not shown water quality improvement; there has been a lack of observable improvement in water quality due to the fragmentation of landscape BMPs and lag time. Dobbins Creek was selected as a sentinel watershed to track water quality for a period longer than a few years to account for lag time. Dobbins Creek is a small agricultural watershed located in the headwaters of the Cedar River. This is an important large watershed that contributes to Gulf of Mexico hypoxia. A monitoring and modelling program were implemented in 2016 that included the analysis of sediment and nutrients at strategic locations in the watershed. We demonstrate how to show an exceedance of water quality standards primarily during stormflow before major BMP implementation. Over time we anticipate water quality changes with land use changes and financial incentives, but the proper approach must be designed and financially supported to be truly effective
Implementando a sala de aula invertida na disciplina Gerência de Projetos
Authors: Martins Danilo Silveira , Alves Ursulina Ataíde
Published: July 2024

Este trabalho propõe avaliar a aplicação da metodologia ativa Sala de Aula Invertida na disciplina de Gerência de Projetos, alinhada ao projeto de extensão Fábrica de Software Simulada no curso de Bacharelado em Sistemas de Informação do IFNMG Campus Arinos. Por meio desta iniciativa, os estudantes tiveram a oportunidade de aplicar, de maneira prática, as áreas do conhecimento do PMBOK em um projeto real implementado junto à comunidade da cidade de Arinos–MG. Diversos aspectos pedagógicos foram avaliados durante as aulas, como a frequência de leituras prévias dos materiais disponibilizados, o engajamento nas discussões, e a participação em atividades interdisciplinares. Os resultados apontaram para um bom desempenho dos alunos na disciplina, além de promover uma integração eficaz do conhecimento entre as disciplinas envolvidas no projeto. Constatou-se que a adoção de metodologias de ensino inovadoras, combinadas com projetos interdisciplinares, exerce um impacto significativo no processo de aprendizagem dos alunos, fortalecendo o entendimento e a aplicação prática dos conceitos estudados. Assim, a metodologia de Sala de Aula Invertida, alinhada a projetos reais, mostrou-se eficaz em aumentar o engajamento e a assimilação de conteúdo pelos estudantes.
BOŞANMADA ORTAK (BİRLİKTE) VELAYETİN KABULÜ SONRASI TÜRK HUKUKUNDAKİ DURUM ÜZERİNE ELEŞTİREL BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: Demircioğlu Huriye Reyhan
Published: July 2024

Boşanma sonrası ortak velayet, tüm modern hukuk sistemlerinde olduğu gibi Türk hukuku bakımından da çocuğun üstün yararının sağlanmasında gerekli bir müessesedir. Ancak bu müessesenin Türk hukukuna dahil oluşu, karşılaştırmalı hukuktaki gelişmelerden farklı bir süreçle gerçekleşmiştir.
Türk hukukunda boşanma sonrası ortak velayet, bütüncül bir çocuk hukuku revizyonu yahut Anayasa Mahkemesi’nin verdiği bir ihlal veya iptal kararının ardından yasa koyucunun harekete geçmesi suretiyle değil, İnsan Haklarını ve Ana Hürriyetleri Korumaya Dair Sözleşmeye Ek 7 No’lu Protokol m. 5 hükmünün boşanma sonrası ortak velayet öngördüğü yorumu neticesinde yargı uygulamasıyla dahil olmuştur. Böylece merkezinde çocukların yer alması sebebiyle hukuki olduğu kadar toplumsal önemi de bulunan bir müessese, Medeni Kanun’da şartları, hüküm ve sonuçlarına ilişkin düzenlemesi olmaksızın Türk hukukunda uygulanır hale gelmiştir.
Bu çalışmada, esasen, boşanma sonrası ortak velayetin Türk hukukuna dahil olma biçimiyle birlikte yasal düzenleme eksikliğine rağmen Türk hukukunda uygulanıyor olmasının değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır. Bunun yanında, bir müessese olarak velayetin, soybağı, kişisel ilişki, bakım ve himaye gibi kavramlarla olan ilişkisi ve ayrımı da hatırlatılarak, bazı yargı kararları ve literatürde bu kavramların kullanımında zaman zaman kendini gösteren karışıklık ve belirsizliğin de tespiti yapılmak istenmiştir.
DENİZ KAZALARINDAN DOĞAN UYUŞMAZLIK VE TALEPLERDE ARABULUCULUK
Authors: Gözüyeşil Fevzi Fırat
Published: July 2024

Deniz ticareti sahasında, uyuşmazlıkların devlet yargısı dışında ve tahkim yolu ile çözülmesi konusunda köklü bir gelenek vardır. Deniz ticareti sözleşmelerinde, ekseriyetle bir tahkim şartı yer alır ve muhtemel uyuşmazlıklar bu usul ile çözülür. Tahkim yolunun, her ne kadar gizlilik, hukuk ve hakem seçimi gibi konularda avantajları ifade edilse de; yargılama süreleri ve masrafları gibi konularda şimdiye kadar devlet yargısına yöneltilen eleştiriler, son yıllarda tahkim yolu bakımından da dile getirilmeye başlanmıştır. Buna rağmen, daha az masraflı ve daha hızlı, müzakereye dayalı ve barışçıl bir alternatif çözüm yolu olan arabuluculuk, deniz ticareti tatbikatında ciddi bir rağbet görmemiştir. Oysa ki çoğu defa brokerlar ve acentelerin katılımıyla gerçekleştirilen deniz ticareti faaliyetlerinin doğasında müzakere ve uzlaşı kültürü vardır. Bilhassa makalenin konusunu teşkil eden ve yabancı literatür ve tatbikatta “wet disputes” kapsamında değerlendirilen deniz kazalarından doğan uyuşmazlıklarda, tarafların arasında genellikle bir sözleşme bulunmaz. Tabiatıyla uyuşmazlığın ne şekilde çözüleceği, genellikle uyuşmazlığa sebep olan hadisenin meydana gelmesinden sonra kararlaştırılır. Şüphesiz ki tahkim yolunun öngörülmediği uyuşmazlıklarda tarafların, devlet yargısına başvurma hakkı saklıdır; ancak deniz kazalarından doğan uyuşmazlıklarda çoğunlukla kusur, sorumluluk ve tazminatın paylaştırılması gerektiğinden, haklı veya haksızın tespitinden ziyade tarafları tatmin edecek, nispeten daha kısa bir prosedürün işletilmesi daha verimli olabilecektir. Bu makalede, işbu prensip ve esaslar dairesinde, deniz kazalarından doğan uyuşmazlıklarda arabuluculuk uygulaması, merî mevzuat bakımından ele alınmış ve konu ile ilgili birtakım değerlendirme ve önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
La sacra laicità
Authors: Heritier Paolo
Published: July 2024

Il contributo è destinato alla pubblicazione nel volume collettaneo a cura di A. BARBA, La laicità del diritto, per i tipi della Aracne Editrice.
SOMMARIO: 1. Due figure di laicità – 2. Laicità e secolarizzazione – 3. La distinzione tra chierici e laici come struttura di governo – 4. Oltre le due culture?