bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FAMÍLIA MULTIESPÉCIES: ANÁLISE DA POSSIBILIDADE DA GUARDA COMPARTILHADA DE ANIMAIS DE ESTIMAÇÃO NA DISSOLUÇÃO DE UNIÕES NO BRASIL
Authors: Santos Victor Emanuel Miranda dos , Abreu Lívia Maria Pereira de , Paiva Francisca Juliana Castello Branco Evaristo de
Published: November 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo principal conceituar o avanço notório da nova modalidade de Família, além de analisar a possibilidade da guarda compartilhada de animais de estimação após a dissolução das uniões no Brasil no contexto da emergente modalidade de família em avanço. Além disso, o presente artigo destaca a importância do reconhecimento legal dessa nova forma de família, visando mitigar inseguranças jurídicas no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro. Em resumo, este estudo investiga a possibilidade da guarda compartilhada de animais de estimação em cenários de dissolução de uniões no Brasil, inserindo-a na nova dinâmica de família. Destaca também a relevância de seu reconhecimento pelo Código Civil brasileiro para evitar lacunas legais e inseguranças jurídicas no ordenamento jurídico Brasileiro, bem como a importância da aprovação do Projeto de Lei 179/2023 para consolidar o reconhecimento dessa nova modalidade de família no contexto jurídico do país.
O MÉRITO DA INSTITUIÇÃO CELEIRO DOS PROFETAS NA REINSERÇÃO SOCIAL DE USUÁRIOS E DEPENDENTES DE DROGAS EM PORTO VELHO
Authors: Ramos Carlynn Danne Esquerdo Castro , Neves Filho Valme Ramos das , Macena Cláudia Waléria Carvalho Mendes
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é constatar através de análise do questionário aplicado se a reinserção social desenvolvida pela Instituição Celeiro dos Profetas está sendo efetivada de acordo com os princípios e diretrizes estabelecidas pela Lei n. 11.343/06 (Lei de drogas). A dependência de drogas ou o vício é um problema complexo que acaba afetando não apenas a saúde física e mental dos indivíduos, mas também sua capacidade de funcionar de forma produtiva na sociedade. A metodologia aplicada neste estudo foi realizada sob o método de pesquisa de campo, com observação, coleta, análise e interpretação de dados, para que seja possível o entendimento e a explicação do problema pesquisado. Utilizou-se técnicas de coleta de dados como entrevistas, formulários, questionários, etc. Os dados foram examinados e interpretados num respaldado contexto teórico bibliográfico. A instituição pesquisada tem um alto índice de comprometimento ao seguir as diretrizes estabelecidas na legislação relacionada às políticas públicas sobre drogas. No entanto, existem desafios, que necessitam ser superados, como a falta de uma abordagem multidisciplinar completa e a necessidade de expandir programas de educação e emprego para os recuperandos.
Characterizing clouds with the CCClim dataset, a machine learning cloud class climatology
Authors: Kaps Arndt , Lauer Axel , Kazeroni Rémi , Stengel Martin , Eyring Veronika
Published: November 2023

Abstract. We present a new Cloud Class Climatology dataset (CCClim), quantifying the global distribution of established morphological cloud types over 35 years. CCClim combines active and passive sensor data with machine learning (ML) and provides a new opportunity for improving the understanding of clouds and their related processes. CCClim is based on cloud property retrievals from the European Space Agency's (ESA) Cloud_cci dataset, adding relative occurrences of eight major cloud types as defined by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) at 1° resolution. The ML framework used to obtain the cloud types is trained on data from multiple satellites in the Afternoon Constellation (A-Train). Using multiple spaceborne sensors reduces the impact of single-sensor problems like the difficulty of passive sensors to detect thin cirrus or the small footprint of active sensors. We leverage this to generate sufficient labeled data to train supervised ML models. CCClim's global coverage being almost gapless from 1982 to 2016 allows for performing process-oriented analyses of clouds on a climatological time scale. Similarly, the moderate spatial and temporal resolutions make it a lightweight dataset while enabling straightforward comparison to climate models. CCClim creates multiple opportunities to study clouds, of which we sketch out a few examples. Along with the cloud type frequencies, CCClim contains the cloud properties used as inputs to the ML framework, such that all cloud types can be associated with relevant physical quantities. CCClim can also be combined with other datasets such as reanalysis data to assess the dynamical regime favoring the occurrence of a specific cloud type or its radiative effects. Additionally, we show an example of how to evaluate a global climate model by comparing CCClim with cloud types obtained by applying the same ML method used to create CCClim to output from the icosahedral nonhydrostatic atmosphere model (ICON-A). CCClim can be accessed via the digital object identifier: 10.5281/zenodo.8369202 (Kaps et al., 2023b)
Sequestering carbon in the subsoil benefits crop transpiration at the onset of drought
Authors: Turek Maria Eliza , Nemes Attila , Holzkämper Annelie
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Increasing soil organic carbon is promoted as a negative emission technology for the agricultural sector with a potential co-benefit for climate adaptation due to increased soil water retention. Field-scale hydrological models are powerful tools for evaluating how the agricultural systems would respond to the changing climate in upcoming years and decades, for predicting impacts, and for looking for measures that would help decrease drought-driven crop stress under current and future climatic conditions. We quantified how different levels of soil organic carbon (SOC) additions at varied soil depths are expected to influence drought-induced transpiration reduction (Treddry) in maize cultivated in Switzerland. Parameterization of the model based on a pedotransfer function (PTF) was validated against soil moisture data from a long-term lysimeter experiment with a typical Swiss soil, and the model was subsequently applied under climate forcing between 1981 until 2099, representative of three distinct climatic sites of Switzerland. We used the same PTF to indirectly assess the effects of SOC additions at different depths on soil hydraulic properties. We found a threshold in both the added amount of SOC (2 % added) and the depth of sequestering that SOC (top 65 cm), beyond which any additional benefit appears to be substantially reduced. However, adding at least 2 % SOC down to at least 65 cm depth can reduce Treddry in maize, i.e. increase transpiration annually but mostly at the onset of summer drought, by almost 40 mm. We argue that SOC increases in subsoils can play a supporting role in mitigating drought impacts in rain-fed cropping in Switzerland.
Diving into Recovery. The Effects of Different Post-Competition Protocols for Enhancing Physio-Psychological Parameters in National Level Youth Swimmers
Authors: Sorgente Vincenzo , Lopez-Hernandez Alejandro , Minciacchi Diego , González Ravé José María
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to elucidate whether a specific approach regarding active swimming recovery could better promote psycho-physiological recovery right after competing in a high-level swimming race. To achieve this, we recruited 50 national level youth swimmers, randomly and equally assigning them to two groups, named “experimental” and “coach prescribed”. Each group performed a specific post-competition recovery protocol, consisting of different swimming paces, rest times, self-management of the exercises. We gathered data about blood lactate (BL), heart rate (HR), and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) at two different moments, the first moment right after the swimming competition (named post-competition phase), the second moment right after swimming the respective recovery protocol assigned (named post-recovery phase). A mixed MANOVA with Tukey HSD post-hoc analysis revealed no significant differences between the experimental and coach-prescribed groups in BL, HR, and RPE at the post-competition phase. At the post-recovery phase, however, the experimental group presented lower BL levels than the coach-prescribed group (2.40 ± 1.18 vs. 4.29 ± 2.07 mmol/L, p < 0.05). Finally, we found no interaction of swimming race ranking on recovery capacities. We conclude that for immediate improvement of BL in a wide range of high-level swimmers, an efficient recovery protocol should consist of several paces, high volumes, fixed and short rest times, whereas the widely popular self-managed, lower intensity approach does not seem as equally effective. Our study advances the development of novel recommendations for optimizing immediate fatigue management in competitive swimming.
In vitro evaluation of certain probiotic properties of lactic acid bacteria isolates
Authors: Süle Judit , Varga László , Hatvan Zoltán , Kerényi Zoltán
Published: November 2023

Bacteria carrying genes responsible for antibiotic resistance cannot be used in food production. For this reason,exploring the antibiotic resistance profile of probiotic candidates and the antimicrobial substances theyproduce are essential for probiotic strain selection. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate additionalelements of a complex in vitro test system for rapid and efficient selection of a large number of putativeprobiotic isolates. In a previous work, we had tested bacterial strains (n=217) isolated from Transylvanian rawsheep milk, cultured sheep milk, and sheep cheese samples and we reduced the sample number to a totalof six Gram-positive, non-hemolytic, catalase-negative, well-aggregating, good acid and bile acid toleratingstrains. In this research, we investigated the antibiotic resistance and antimicrobial production capacity of thepre-selected strains (n=6). The antimicrobial activity of the isolates was determined by the agar well diffusionassay. Strains E15, E66, E173, E198, and E216 were found to inhibit the growth of both Salmonella EnteridisATCC 13076 and the control strain (i.e., Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356). Antibiotic resistance testswere performed by the agar disk diffusion method. All six isolates belonging to the species of Levilactobacillusbrevis and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum were found to be resistant to several antibiotics and, therefore,cannot be used for the manufacture of commercial probiotic products. In conclusion, our in vitro test systemproved to be capable of effectively screening out unsafe isolates.
Practice and Exploration of International Education Management System under the Background of Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in Universities and Colleges
Authors: Huang Jingjng
Published: November 2023

Chinese universities and colleges have increased worldwide cooperation, necessitating strong international education management systems.The study identifies four variables, including perceived benefits of the Chinese-Foreign Cooperation Program, teaching quality indicators of Chinese-Foreign Cooperation, international education management system quality, and four main hypotheses with supporting evidence. There are 327 college teachers in Shenzhen, China, provided data for the research, which used SEM analysis. The findings show that twelve of the sixteen hypotheses are approved, while the other four are rejected. The study discovered that the Perceived Benefits of the Chinese-Foreign Cooperation Program significantly moderates the relationship between International Education Management System Quality and all four components of Teaching Quality Indicators and that International Education Management System Quality significantly affects all four components of Teaching Quality Indicators. However, the Perceived Benefits of the Chinese-Foreign Cooperation Program significantly modify the relationship between International Education Management Service Quality and two components of Teaching Quality Indicators. International Education Management Service Quality significantly affects three components of Teaching Quality Indicators. These results highlight the value of making investments in the creation of an efficient international education administration system to raise teaching standards and increase the advantages of programs for Chinese-foreign cooperation.
Interpretation of High-Resolution Airborne Radiometric Data Over Part of Lower Benue Trough, Nigeria
Authors: L.O. Okoro , G.Z. Ugwu , G.E. Onyishi
Published: November 2023

Airborne radiometric data of part of Lower Benue Trough of Nigeria were interpreted quantitatively to determine the relative abundance of natural radioactive elements of Uranium (U), Thorium (Th) and Potassium (K) in the area. The observed count rate for Uranium, Thorium and Potassium in the study area were 0.8−6.8 ppm, 4.3−23.2 ppm and 0.09−0.63 % respectively. A ternary image of the radio-elements showed that the northern parts of Dekina and Soko have low concentrations of the three radionuclides whereas high concentration of the three radionuclides were noted at the northern part of Angba, southern part of Dekina and the western part of Ankpa. The ternary map also showed that Potassium in comparison to Uranium and Thorium in the study area is more abundant around the Angba area. The result of the radioelement maps and radiometric ratio maps revealed the presence of shale, feldspar, gabbro, granite and amphibolite in the study area. These mineral deposits could serve as raw materials for industries in Nigeria if harnessed.
Bioremediation Potential of Duckweed (Lemna paucicostata) on Wastewater from a Mechanic Workshop, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: K. Tarbo , I.K.E. Ekweozor
Published: November 2023

Wastewater pollution and its bioremediation remain a major challenge in urban areas. Lemna paucicostata were exposed to wastewater containing some amount of used engine oil in a four-week relative static bioassay. The physicochemical characteristics of the wastewater were determined using standard methods. The results obtained from the experiment showed that L. paucicostata was able to purify and concentrate nutrients from the wastewater. The efficacy of purification was manifested in the results where the total hydrocarbon content reduced from 8.15% - 4.00% over the period. Turbidity also reduced from 66.7% - 23.08%; biochemical oxygen demand reduced from 70.00% - 14.29%. Phosphate and nitrate also reduced from 34.59% - 12.09% and 39.74% - 11.92%, respectively. Chemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids increased from 22.92% - 73.16% and 2.90% - 14.39% respectively, over the periods. The temperature slightly changed from 29.3oC to 29.5oC. The pH also changed slightly from 7.00 – 7.50, making the wastewater slightly alkaline. Slightly alkaline conditions enhance overall hydrocarbon biodegradation in wastewater. However, prolonged exposure of L. paucicostata led to its mortality especially in the higher concentrations of hydrocarbons. Percentage mortality increased with concentrations and period of exposure, from 10% to 60% at the 3rd week and from 20% to 80% at the 4th week. Lethal concentration (LC50) of 14.60ppm was noticed at the 3rd week, while LC50 of 12.60ppm was noticed at the 4th week. The effectiveness of this algae, L. paucicostata, on the bioremediation of wastewater is not only of scientific but also of economic and social importance.
Linguagens, novas tecnologias e educação em interfaces
Authors:   Hildeliza Boechat Cabral,   Marlene Soares Freire Germano,   Karla de Mello Silva
Published: November 2023

A obra organizada por Hildeliza Boechat Cabral, Marlene Soares Freire Germano e Karla de Mello Silva, sob o título Linguagens, novas tecnologias e educação em interfaces, busca essa explicação, problematizando questões que vão desde a crise sanitária e o consequente isolamento que precipitou entre nós, em escala global, o ensino remoto, até o parto renaturalizado em decorrência dos perigos sugeridos por quem busca o automedicamento pelas tecnologias. Segue-se, ainda na esteira desses perigos, a influência dos influencers, fenômeno dentre os mais curiosos e entre os que mais geram estupefação, a ponto de nos perguntarmos: foi pra isso que as redes foram criadas? Ainda no campo da escolarização, há temas-problemas muito convenientes para os tempos presentes, tais como a bizarra proposição do chamado homeschooling, num país esfacelado socialmente como o nosso, em flagrante contradição com a Constituição que consagra como pública e obrigatória a educação. Outras questões ligam-se a esta, como o desafio de se educar num ambiente intensamente dominado tanto pela tecnologia como pelas complexas proposições metodológicas feitas em seu nome.
The labor market costs of work-related stress: A longitudinal study of 52 763 Danish employees using multi-state modeling
Authors: Pedersen Jacob , Graversen Brian Krogh , Hansen Kristian Schultz , Madsen Ida Elisabeth Huitfeldt
Published: November 2023

OBJECTIVE: Work-related stress is an important public health concern in all industrialized countries and is linked to reduced labor market affiliation and an increased disease burden. We aimed to quantify the labor market costs of work-related stress for a large sample of Danish employees.

METHODS: We linked four consecutive survey waves on occupational health and five national longitudinal registers with date-based information on wage and social benefits payments. From 2012 to 2020, we followed survey participants for two year-periods, yielding 110 559 person-years. We identified work stress by combining three dichotomous stress indicators: (i) self-perceived work stress, (ii) Cohen 4-level perceived stress scale, and (iii) job strain. Using the multi-state expected labor market affiliation (ELMA) method, we estimated the labor market expenses associated with work-related stress.

RESULTS: Of the employees, 26–37% had at least one work-stress indicator. Men aged 35–64 years and women aged 18–64 years with work-related stress had up to 81.6 fewer workdays and up to 50.7 more days of sickness absence during follow-up than similarly aged men without work stress. The average annual work absenteeism loss per employee linked to work-related stress was €1903 for men and €3909 for women, corresponding to 3.3% of men’s average annual wages and 9.0% of women’s average annual wages, respectively. The total annual expenses were €305.2 million for men and €868.5 million for women.

CONCLUSION: Work-related stress was associated with significant labor market costs due to increased sickness absence and unemployment. The prevention of work-related stress is an important occupational health concern, and the development of effective interventions should be given high priority.
ААЛАМДАШУУ ШАРТЫНДА КЫРГЫЗСТАНДЫКТАРДЫН ЖАРАНДЫК ИДЕНТТҮҮЛҮГҮ: УЧУРДАГЫ АБАЛЫ ЖАНА БАГЫТТАРЫ
Authors: Тажибаева Айнагул
Published: November 2023

Маанилүүлүк. Ааламдашуу шарттарында эл аралык байланыштардын көбөйүүсү менен маданияттар аралык байланыштар да көбөйө баштады. Бул көрүнүш универсалдык мүнөзгө ээ жалпы баалуулуктардын, нормалардын, эрежелердин кеңири жайылышына себепкер болду. Тарых, кыргыз тили, каада-салт, дин, улуттук маданият маселелери боюнча, дегеле кыргыз улутунун улуттук аң-сезимине, көрөңгөсүнө тиешелүү бардык маселелер кайрадан жаңы илимий көз караш менен каралып, изилденүүдө. Салттуулук менен заманбаптык түшүнүктөрдү айкалыштырган иш-чаралардын өткөрүлүүсү, карапайым калкка жайылтылуусу жүрүп жаткан кезде тандалган тема актуалдуу болуп саналат. Андыктан, макалада мамлекетибиздин учурдагы абалына саресеп салуу менен, өнүгүүгө өбөлгө болгон Кыргыз Республикасында “Кыргыз жараны” деп аталган жарандык иденттүүлүктү өнүктүрүүнүн Концепциясы талдалат. Ошондой эле, анын принциптери, артыкчылыктуу багыттары жана аны ишке ашыруудагы абалы, көйгөйлөрү каралат.
MOLECULAR DETECTION OF SERRATIA MARCESCENS ISOLATED FROM DIFFERENT CLINICAL CASES IN WASIT PROVINCE, IRAQ
Authors: Salim Walaa Medhat Salim , Al-bayati Luma Hikmat
Published: November 2023

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Reutilización de colillas de cigarrillos para elaboración de materiales prefabricados para la construcción de obras civiles
Authors: Hernández Durán Hernán José
Published: November 2023

La investigación se enfoca en la evaluación de la viabilidad de utilizar colillas de cigarrillos como un componente en la fabricación de diversos materiales de construcción. Se llevó a cabo un análisis exhaustivo de las propiedades físicas y mecánicas del material resultante, comparándolas con las propiedades de los materiales de construcción convencionales. Además, se examinó el impacto ambiental de incorporar colillas de cigarrillos en los procesos de producción y se evaluará su viabilidad económica. El objetivo es contribuir al desarrollo de soluciones innovadoras para el manejo de residuos de colillas de cigarrillos y promover una economía circular en la industria de la construcción. Se espera que esta investigación fomente prácticas de construcción sostenible y reduzca el impacto ambiental en la industria de la construcción.
Assessment of Food Safety Control Measures and Organisational Sustainability: A Case of Selected Hotels in Kigali, Rwanda
Authors:   Mount Kigali University, Rwanda, Ngendahayo Isaac
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to investigate the sustainability of selected hotels in Rwanda in relation to food safety management procedures. The study focused on assessing the impact of government food safety guidelines, workplace food safety procedures, staff food safety awareness, and government policies on the sustainability of these hotels. A sample of 283 food service staff from selected hotels in Kigali city was chosen at random, with a sample size of 166. Data was analyzed using SPSS to determine the effect of food safety management methods on profitability. Results showed that the findings on food safety guidelines were reliable, with standard deviation values above 0.312 but less than 1, indicating closeness of individual responses. Workplace food safety procedures had high mean values, indicating strong evidence of the existence of such practices. Food safety awareness had standard deviation values above 0.311 but smaller than 1, indicating closeness of individual responses. Government policies had standard deviation values above 0.310 but much less than 1, indicating closeness of responses. Regression analysis revealed that an increase in food safety guidelines, procedures, staff awareness, and government policies would lead to an increase in sustainability for selected hotels in Kigali city. All hypotheses were rejected, suggesting that RDB should supervise these hotels and empower all staff, as well as sensitize hotel owners on the objectives of food safety. The institution should also ensure that all staff are empowered and sensitized to the importance of food safety in the hospitality industry. Keywords: Food Safety, Control Measures, Organizational Sustainability, Rwanda
Analysis of Figurative Language in Lyrics of Song “Glimpse of Us” By Joji
Authors: Sitepu Kristina , Sidabutar Ribka Oktaviani , Sirait Febrianto , Rajagukguk Fretty Riana , Siregar Christina Anita Elizabeth
Published: November 2023

This research examines the figurative language in Joji’s captivating English song, “Glimpse of Us”. The research drew its source from the international song website, www.azlyrics.com. The researchers meticulously analyzed the findings using a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Remarkably, the song revealed a rich tapestry of figurative language encompassing seven distinct types. Allegory, the dominant form, emerged seven times, while metaphor emerged three times. Hyperbole and symbol each made two appearances, lending further depth and nuance to the composition. Additionally, the song employed apostrophe, repetition, and synecdoche once each, contributing to its overall lyrical magnificence. In terms of percentage, allegory comprised an impressive 41%, metaphor accounted for 18%, hyperbole, and symbol contributed 12%, and apostrophe, repetition, and synecdoche each held 6%.
Teacher’s Techniques in Teaching Reading Narrative Text to the Eighth Grade Students of UPTD SMP N 5 Pematang Siantar
Authors: Situmorang Abisag Rinayati , Napitupulu Selviana , Sitanggang Anita
Published: November 2023

This research aims to explore the various techniques employed by English teachers in teaching reading comprehension of narrative texts to eighth-grade students at UPTD SMP N5 Pematang Siantar. The participants in this research were eighth-grade English teachers at UPTD SMP N5 Pematang Siantar. The data were collected from various sources, including classroom observations, interviews, and analysis of teaching materials such as syllabi, textbooks, and lesson plans. The researcher employed a descriptive qualitative research approach. The data was meticulously analyzed, focusing on the teacher’s technique. The findings of this research revealed that teachers frequently used the technique of translating literature passages and employing question-and-answer exercises. This technique enables students to comprehend the content of the reading material, acquire information from the text, and enhance their critical thinking skills through direct engagement with the questions and answers.
Permanent disability in the criminal law: a forensic point of view
Authors: Boumelik Mohamed Amine , Tahraoui Adel , Ayad Kada Bekhada , Bensefia Imad Dine , Abdali Abdelli Oussam
Published: November 2023

Permanent disability is a medico-judicial concept that aggravates the qualification of a criminal offence. The function of the forensic doctor is not always easy. The Algerian legislator has not defined this notion, nor determined a percentage to qualify it. From this point of view, ask yourself if such a notion is clearly defined by the legislation. On the other hand, to wonder if the determination of permanent disability constitutes a difficulty to the forensic doctor during the criminal expertise. Materials and methods: we proceeded to an analytical reading of the articles of the Algerian criminal law bearing the concept of permanent disability, In particular, article 264 and a comparison with other articles of the criminal law of different countries and the literature. A comparison with the notion of permanent disability in the civil law. A discussion of cases of victims of assault and battery observed in the forensic medicine department of the University Hospital of Sidi Bel Abbés received in the context of a criminal expertise, to determine a permanent disability. Results: the reading of the articles of the Algerian criminal law bearing the notion of permanent disability and the discussion of the cases of criminal expertises received at the forensic medicine department of the University Hospital of Sidi Bel Abbés, in order to determine a permanent disability revealed: the abstract and ambiguous character of this notion. Some of its aspects have been described, but less broadly than other countries, where this concept has not been as clearly defined.
Relationship of troponins with in-hospital mortality in adults with covid-19 in a colombian caribbean city: a nested case-control study
Authors: Ospino-Guerra Maria C. , Murgas-Cañas Carlos H. , Ospino-Guzman Jessica L. , Varela-Prieto Lourdes , Cano-Rivera Rodolfo , Vargas-Moranth Rusvelt
Published: November 2023

Background: myocardial injury, characterized by elevated cardiac troponin levels, is a common finding in severe COVID-19 cases, occurring in up to 38% of patients. It has been identified as an independent predictor of mortality. Objective: our aim is to assess the predictive value of cardiac troponin levels for in-hospital mortality among adults hospitalized with COVID-19 in Barranquilla, Colombia, during the period from January to June 2021. Methods: this study is a nested case-control analysis within a retrospective cohort. It encompasses individuals aged 18 and older with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 who were hospitalized between January and June 2021 (n = 358). We describe the demographic and paraclinical characteristics of the patients and their association with outcomes at the time of discharge. We also estimate the diagnostic accuracy, including sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values, of elevated troponin levels in predicting in-hospital mortality. Results: patients with elevated troponin levels demonstrated a significantly increased risk of in-hospital mortality (OR: 9.4; 95% CI: 5.5-16.0; p < 0.05) and had a notably higher in-hospital mortality rate (55.6%) compared to those with non-elevated troponin levels (11.7%). The troponin biomarker exhibited a sensitivity of 77.9% and specificity of 72.7%, with positive and negative predictive values of 55.6% and 88.3%, respectively, for in-hospital mortality. Conclusion: troponin elevation in subjects with COVID-19 is positively related to in-hospital mortality, independently of other conditions such as age group, comorbidities, or oxygen therapy requirement.
Departures: Irish Emigration and Supernatural Belief Narratives
Authors: Correll Timothy Corrigan
Published: November 2023

This article explores how everyday concerns related to Irish emigration are symbolically addressed in a range of supernatural legends documented in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It seeks to illuminate how uncanny tales that feature emigrants departing from Ireland relate to the shared worlds of meaning of those who told and listened to them, showing how legends about affliction and miraculous abundance both draw on and construct cultural scripts. It also considers stories that articulate and reinforce traditional ideas about community members who were said to be abducted by the fairies and living in their midst. This was just one aspect of supernatural beliefs that was condemned as part of a larger rationalist and religious campaign by the Catholic Church and others to root out vernacular customs or “superstition,” a theme that informs a number of legends.
Standing Firm in the Flux: On Whitehead's Eternal Objects
Authors: Segall Matthew David
Published: November 2023

Alfred North Whitehead's first book as a professor of philosophy at Harvard University, Science and the Modern World, is not only a historical treatment of the rise and fall of scientific materialism. It also marks his turn to metaphysics in search of an alternative cosmological scheme that would replace matter in motion with organic process as that which is generic in Nature. Among the metaphysical innovations introduced in this book are the somewhat enigmatic “eternal objects.” The publication of the first and second volumes of Whitehead's Harvard Lectures on the philosophical presuppositions (HL1) and general metaphysical problems (HL2) of science provides students of his corpus with an opportunity to catch the thinker in the act of creating his concepts. In searching through student notes for glimpses of what Whitehead really meant, I have kept in mind his admonition that “no thinker thinks twice” (PR 29). Whitehead never ceased philosophizing, and surely he intended for us to continue thinking with but beyond the letter of his ideas. In this spirit and in light of HL1 and HL2, this article seeks to elucidate the role of eternal objects as a category of existence in Whitehead's Philosophy of Organism, with the goal not simply of textual exegesis, but of showing how the meaning of the fifth category of existence (as he refers to eternal objects in PR) is exemplified in the gradual ingression of the idea in Whitehead's imagination. My aim is to sustain the effort at constructive thought he began, making his speculative hypothesis as explicit as possible so as to better prepare it for critical improvement (PR xiv).
Locating Freedom in Bergson's Time and Free Will
Authors: Macallan Brian Claude
Published: November 2023

The question of the nature of free will remains a perennial challenge for philosophy. The French philosopher Henri Bergson was one who sought to address this challenge. He argued that traditional conceptions of the free-will debate would not suffice. He suggested that both determinist and libertarian accounts fall foul of spatializing tendencies. Bergson's first major work, Time and Free Will, sought to ground his understanding of freedom, in contrast to traditional understandings, in the concept of duration. Bergson, however, actively resisted attempts to define clearly freedom, which he believed ultimately leads to a spatializing of freedom. By attending to Bergson's concept of duration in Time and Free Will, and how this concept relates to freedom, it becomes possible to articulate a positive conception of freedom. This becomes important when arguing for the validity of Bergson's ideas in the current climate. Thus, a positive conception of freedom for Bergson can be “defined” as “the creation of the new within the flow of duration.” It is, however, not something that can be defined, but is something that can be located.
The 100% Wrong Club
Authors: Mallett Cam
Published: November 2023

From 1934 to the 1980s, an organization of Black college football fans known as the 100% Wrong Club affixed itself at the center of the sporting world in Atlanta, Georgia. The club's Black, middle-class members achieved this prominence by mobilizing the city's Black newspapers, colleges, and businesses in a campaign for racial equality. Scholars have described similar networks of Black institutions as “sporting congregations” that strive to reinforce all-Black sport rather than pursue athletic integration. The 100% Wrong Club, however, led a “strategic congregation” that mobilized Atlanta's Black institutions in a campaign to integrate white ones. The history of this Black booster club expands the scholarly understanding of Black institutions as both safe havens for African American communities during segregation and active participants in the fight to end the oppression that made those institutions necessary.
Rímur in the Nuclear Age: Sveinbjörn Beinteinsson and Icelandic Traditional Music
Authors: Cannady Kimberly
Published: November 2023

In this article, I examine Sveinbjörn Beinteinsson's performances of Icelandic traditional vocal music, or kveða music, in Reykjavík's early 1980s punk-rock scene. Sveinbjörn was an unlikely participant in the Reykjavík scene as a rural farmer in his late fifties and the first high priest of the Ásatrú religion, yet he developed strong personal relationships with many of the younger musicians. Nearly twenty years later, Sveinbjörn's legacy and vocality inspired the postrock band Sigur Rós's collaborations with Steindór Andersen, another influential kveða musician. I argue that Sveinbjörn's performances in the 1980s offered a culturally intimate bridge between the past and present during an unsettling time of social, political, and economic transitions for many Icelanders. This material draws on archival and ethnographic research, and I offer new interventions in terminology and translation of Icelandic traditional music studies.
How Artificial Intellegence Can Support Veganism: An Exploratory Analysis
Authors: Hagendorff Thilo
Published: November 2023

This article explores the potential ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) can support veganism, a lifestyle that aims to promote the protection of animals and also avoids the consumption of animal products for environmental and health reasons. The first part of the article discusses the technical requirements for utilizing AI technologies in the mentioned field. The second part provides an overview of potential use cases, including facilitating consumer change with the help of AI, technologically augmenting undercover investigations in factory farms, raising the efficiency of nongovernment organizations promoting plant-based lifestyles, and so forth. The article acknowledges that the deployment of AI should not happen in a “solutionist” manner, meaning to always consider nontechnical means for achieving desired outcomes. However, it is important for organizations promoting veganism to realize the potential of modern data-driven tools and to merge and share their data to reach common goals.
“Mad Madge”: The Contribution of Margaret Cavendish to Animal Ethics
Authors: Bestwick Lauren
Published: November 2023

In this article, I will be looking at the person and works of Margaret Cavendish (1623–1673), an aristocrat and author whose philosophical texts and poetry defended the rational capacity of nonhuman animals. Generally, society in 17th-century England did not consider nonhuman animals to have any intelligence or emotional capacity and treated them accordingly. In her works, Cavendish sheds a light on these commonly accepted views, providing arguments against them and indicating their inconsistencies.
The effect of some soil conditioners and moisture deficiency on the weighted mean diameter and growth of maize (Zea mays L.) cultivated in desert soils.
Authors: Murtadha Haleem Shaet  , Nihad Shakir Sultan Al-Wally
Published: November 2023

The experiment was conducted at the Tomato Development Research Station, located in Al-Zubayr district, Basra Governorate, with a sandy loam texture, during the autumn season of August 21, 2022. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of soil conditioners (zeolite at 2% and perlite at 1%, 2%, and 3%) with or without organic matter mixing, as well as the organic matter treatment at 3% and the control treatment, and the soil irrigation level on weighted mean diameter and growth of yellow corn (Zea Mays L.). The experiment was carried out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications, and the means were compared using the least significant difference (LSD) test at a 5% probability level. The experiment included 10 treatments for conditioner and two irrigation levels (100% and 75%). The desired characteristics were studied at two depths: 0-15 cm and 15-30 cm at the beginning and end of the season. The results showed that the treatment ZO outperformed all other treatments in weighted mean diameter, recording 5.243 mm at the beginning of the season. However, at the end of the season, treatments ZO, B1O, B2O, B2, B3O, and B3 surpassed the other treatments. The irrigation level of 75% EP exhibited a significant increase of 11.45% in weighted mean diameter at the beginning of the season compared to the 100% EP irrigation level. However, at the end of the season, the 100% EP irrigation level showed a significant improvement in weighted mean diameter. Furthermore, at the beginning of the season, the 15-30 cm depth showed a significant increase in weighted mean diameter compared to the 0-15 cm depth, while there was no significant difference between the two depths at the end of the season. Treatment B3O showed a significant increase in plant height, recording 185.95 cm. Treatments B3O, B3, B2O, and ZO exhibited significant increases in plant dry weight compared to all other treatments, with values of 10,966.67, 10,866.67, 10,633.33, and 10,233.33 kg/ha, respectively.
Impact of China-U.S. Trade Friction on China's Integrated Circuit Industry
Authors: Li Siyuan , Zheng Liangliang , Zhou Ming
Published: November 2023

With the development of economic trade between China and the United States, the frictions generated by it have an impact on Chinas integrated circuit(IC) industry. This literature research makes a specific analysis of the integrated circuit industry in terms of its future development trend and prospects, in order to study the impact of China-US trade frictions on China's Integrated Circuit Industry IC industry as a topic. The research uses the literature research method, factor analysis method, and inductive summary method. After analyzing the current situation of the IC industry, the research came up with three basic development problems, which are the more obvious phenomenon of China's IC import dependence, the overall strength of China's IC industry is still insufficient, and the lack of China's IC industry chain capability. After the analysis of three aspects: economic, social and technological, the research proposes three recommendations: improve the technology level, increase independent intellectual property rights, and policy support. The results obtained show that the industrial chain of the IC industry is getting better and better, the trend of substitution of domestic chips will continue to develop, the demand for emerging applications in downstream markets increases, and it can be recognized by domestic and international.
Synthesis of aniline fragment containing polimers linked with different groups
Authors: Torosyan M. S. , Martikyan N. SH. , Durgaryan N. A.
Published: November 2023

Utilizing cost-effective and readily available monomers in conjunction with industrially employed methodologies, novel electroactive polymers have been successfully synthesized. These polymers incorporate aniline oligomers covalently linked through triazenarylene groups. The resulting polymers effectively combine the distinctive features of polyaniline (PANI) and linking group, thus expanding the range of polyaniline applications. To carry out the syntheses p-phenylenediamine, benzidine were used as monomers, the applied methods are oxidation-condensation and diazotization, azocombination. It has been shown that the electrical conductivities of iodine-doped polymers are approximately of the same order as the electrical conductivities of polyaniline, determined in the same way. Polymers containing 1,4-ditriazen-3-yl benzidine units have been shown to have higher electrical conductivity for the same length of oligoaniline chains. The resulting polymers exhibit fluorescent properties.
MEDIA STIMULI OF EMOTION RECOGNITION: A STATE-OF-THE-ART REVIEW OF CURRENT TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Hariyady Hariyady , Ibrahim Ag , Teo Jason , Weng Ng , Ahmad Azhana , Yassin Fouziah , Salimun Carolyn
Published: November 2023

Emotion identification has received a lot of interest in recent years, with applications in mental health, education, and marketing. This systematic literature review aimed to provide an up-to-date overview of trends and technological advancements in the use of media stimuli for emotion recognition. A comprehensive search yielded 720 relevant studies from 2018 to 2023, which employed various media stimuli to induce and measure emotional responses. The main findings indicate that audios and videos are the most used media stimuli for emotion recognition. However, there is a growing trend toward exploring other forms of media, such as physiological signals and wearables. This review highlights the varying ecological validity of different stimulus types and emphasizes the potential of virtual reality for more objective emotion recognition. These findings offer valuable insights for future research and practical applications in the field by synthesizing knowledge to inform advancements in media stimuli for emotion recognition.
DESAFIOS FINANCEIROS DE PACIENTES ONCOLÓGICOS: O PAPEL DAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS EM UMA VIVÊNCIA NO PROGRAMA ERO – PROBEX/UFPB
Authors: E Silva Danielle Karla Vieira , Coutinho Richard Barbosa , Ribeiro Maria Lina Amaral de Araújo , Vieira Roberto Hugo Pedrosa , Saraiva Mirza Cunha , Veloso Heloísa Helena Pinho
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo trata de Gestão Financeira Pessoal, que funciona como direcionador para o controle financeiro. O interesse da pesquisa surgiu através da vivência no Programa de Extensão ERO- Endodontia e Reabilitação Oral: Reconstrução de Projeto de Vida do Paciente com Neoplasia de Cabeça e Pescoço, que está sendo desenvolvido na UFPB. O objetivo desse trabalho é verificar possíveis dificuldades relatadas pelos pacientes do Programa ERO em relação ao acesso à direitos fundamentais de serviços de saúde, afim de associá-las às dificuldades financeiras apresentadas por eles. A metodologia aplicada foi pesquisa bibliográfica, bem como uma análise de natureza qualitativa e quantitativa das respostas dos pacientes nas fichas cadastrais do programa ERO. O presente estudo atingiu os seus objetivos e verificou que os pacientes tem tido dificuldades de acesso aos serviços básicos de saúde, e consequentemente tem tido parte de sua renda familiar comprometida para suprir essas necessidades de saúde. Diante de tal situação, é fundamental o debate sobre as políticas públicas aplicadas à saúde, visto também, que estas podem amenizar os impactos nas finanças destes que estão em tratamento oncológico.
TÜRKİYE’DEKİ KAMU DIŞ BORÇ STOKUNUN ENFLASYON ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: BUYRUKOĞLU Selçuk , CANBOLAT Nanemur
Published: November 2023

Devletlerin artan olağan ve olağandışı kamusal ihtiyaçlarının özellikle vergiler gibi iç finansman kaynakları ile karşılanamaması borçlanma olgusunun doğmasına sebep olmuştur. Özellikle sermaye hareketlerinin 1980’li yıllardaki korumacı politikalardan düşük maliyetli finansman kaynakları ile serbestleşmeye yönelmesi gerek kamu gerekse özel kesim açısından borçlanma olgusunun gelişimini hızlandırmıştır. Devletler yapılan borçlanma ile makroekonomik değişkenler üzerinde olumlu sonuçlar elde etmeyi hedeflerken özel kesimin amacı kar maksimizasyonu olmuştur. Bu çalışma kapsamında Türkiye’de 2006Q1-2023Q1 dönemindeki kamu dış borç stokunun enflasyon üzerindeki etkisi VAR analizi ve Granger Nedensellik testi ile araştırılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre, kamu dış borç stokundan enflasyona doğru %1 anlamlılık düzeyinde Granger nedensellik ilişkisi tespit edilmiştir.
A STUDY ON EFFECT OF LABOUR TURNOVER TO ACHIEVE ORGANISATIONAL GOAL AT TEXCO FASHIONS, DODDABALLAPUR.
Authors:   Department of Management Studies  Sai Vidya Institute of Technology , Rajanukunte , Bengaluru., T S Nayana
Published: November 2023

Abstract: This study delves into the significant impact of labor turnover on achieving organizational goals within the textile industry. The textile sector, characterized by its labour-intensive nature, often grapples with high turnover rates, which can hinder the attainment of strategic objectives. This research investigates the intricate relationship between labor turnover & organizational success, aiming to uncover strategies that mitigate turnover's adverse effects. By analysing data from various textile , this study identifies a range of consequences linked to labor turnover, such as reduced productivity, increased training costs, & disrupted workflow. Moreover, it explores the underlying factors contributing to turnover, including job dissatisfaction, lack of growth opportunities, and unsupportive work environments. The research then shifts its focus to potential solutions, suggesting the implementation of robust employee retention programs, improved job design, & comprehensive skill development initiatives. By understanding the intricate dynamics between labor turnover & organizational achievement, this study offers valuable insights that textile industry leaders can utilize to foster a stable & productive workforce, ultimately driving the industry towards its strategic goals Key words : . Labor turnover Organizational goals, Textile industry, Employee retention, Workforce stability, Productivity , Training costs, Job satisfaction , Growth opportunities, Work environment, Job design, Skill development
“A STUDY ON IMPACT OF MANPOWER TRAINING TO IMPROVE THE EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE” AT SUPREME SOLAR PROJECT PRIVATE LIMITED, DODDABALLAPUR.
Authors:   Department of Management StudiesSai Vidya Institute of Technology  Bengaluru-64, i Kavya
Published: November 2023

The goal of this study is to understand the influence of manpower training and the underlyingvariables that support its effectiveness. It looks into the complex link between manpower training and employee performance. The study investigates, using empirical research, how employee satisfaction and training programme outcomes interact dynamically. The study, which examines best practises, provides insightful advice for boosting the overall efficiency of manpower training initiatives, promoting enhanced organisational performance, and stimulating organisational growth. Key Words: - Manpower Training, Employee Performance, Employee Satisfaction, Training Programme, Best Practices, Variables, Organizational Growth.