bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing agricultural product trade efficiency through machine learning predictions and multi-objective optimization of financial strategies
Authors: Li Qing
Published: May 2024

In the context of global economic development and food safety, agricultural trade plays a vital role in linking agricultural production with market demand, and the efficient formulation of agricultural financial strategies is crucial for enhancing trade efficiency. This study employs advanced machine learning technologies to predict and optimize the efficiency of agricultural trade while seeking to balance the interests of various stakeholders in agricultural finance. By integrating quantile factor models, long short-term memory (LSTM) networks, and attention mechanisms, this paper conducts an in-depth analysis and precise prediction of the key factors affecting trade efficiency. This approach effectively addresses the nonlinearity and long-term dependency issues in time-series data, utilizing attention mechanisms to highlight critical information and improve prediction accuracy. Furthermore, this research establishes a multi-objective optimization model to balance the interests of agricultural finance participants, providing a new quantitative tool for formulating agricultural financial strategies aimed at optimizing decisions to enhance economic and social value. This paper offers new perspectives, methods, and empirical support for improving the efficiency of agricultural trade and the formulation of agricultural financial strategies.
Motor Skills, Social Skills, and Participation of Autistic Children
Authors: Hegazi Amira , Horton Sean , Benson Sara Scharoun
Published: May 2024

Generally, participation levels of autistic children are lower than neurotypical children in social and physical activities. The range of activities that autistic children participate in is also less diverse. Building on previous qualitative work, the current research provides a quantitative perspective to explore the relationship between social skills and motor skills in autistic children, and the association with participation at home, school, and in the community. Caregivers and their 5-to-11-year-old autistic children participated in this research. Motor skills were assessed with performance-based (BOT-2-SF) and caregiver-report measures (MABC-2 checklist). Caregivers also completed questionnaires to quantify social skills (SRS-2) and participation (PEM-CY) patterns. Motor assessments were not correlated, suggesting use of the MABC-2 checklist in conjunction with the BOT-2-SF may not be well-suited for younger participants. Discordant results of proxy (i.e., social/motor skills predicted participation frequency at school, with social skills contributing to the model) and performance-based (i.e., social/motor skills predicted participation frequency at home, and average involvement in the community) reports were attributed to caregiver's focus on fine motor performance in school-based settings, considering the established link between social and fine motor skills in autism. Non-significant findings were explained by heterogeneity in social/motor skills among autistic children. Overall, while continued research is warranted, findings support a person-centered (i.e., individualized) approach to address participation of autistic children.
Acid attack on hydrated cement: effect of organic acids on the degradation process
Authors: Hilbig H. , Gutberlet T. , Beddoe R. E.
Published: May 2024

Owing to their ability to form buffer solutions, the attack of organic acids on concrete structural components can be highly aggressive. This work considers the changes in microstructure, chemical and phase composition in hardened Portland cement paste (hcp) exposed to acetic acid/sodium acetate or citric acid/sodium citrate buffer solutions. The degradation products were investigated using 29Si and 27Al NMR spectroscopy with XRD and ICP-OES. Exposure to acetic acid/sodium acetate at pH 3.9 ≤ pH ≤ 5.5 decalcifies hcp to produce aluminosilica gels (0.1 ≤ Al/Si ≤ 0.3) with Si predominately in Q3/Q4 sites and NBO values (non-bridging oxygen per Si atom) 0.6 ≤ NBO ≤ 0.9. Cross-linking processes causing the formation of the gel from C–A–S–H dreierketten incorporate Al, originally in crystalline phases and C–A–S–H phases. Degradation by citric acid/sodium citrate is governed by the precipitation of expansive calcium citrate which continuously removes degraded surface material. Pore-blocking at the degradation front inhibits acid transport deeper into the material. A new mathematical expression is presented which enables the calculation of NBO for aluminosilica gels of known Al/Si ratio from 29Si NMR spectra despite overlapping signals. The expression was verified by a stochastic computer model based on a Si quartz lattice with substituted Al and vacancies. The model simulated the measured 29Si NMR spectra of aluminosilica gels.
Estudiar la comunicación desde América Latina. El desafío de preservar lo humano en la era del algoritmo
Authors:   FLACSO - Ecuador, CERBINO Mauro
Published: May 2024

Este texto surge a raíz de las reflexiones generadas durante el Primer Congreso de Comunicación Latinoamericana CIESPAL – FELFACS, donde se reunieron investigadores de 20 países para abordar las prácticas mediáticas e informativas contemporáneas. El objetivo era repensar la comunicación y reinventar los procesos de mediación social en diversos ámbitos, desde lo informativo y económico hasta lo político y el entretenimiento. Celebrado en la sede de CIESPAL en Quito, Ecuador, un espacio con una larga historia en las discusiones sobre el pensamiento crítico en la región, el congreso propuso una reflexión profunda sobre el papel de los medios comerciales y su relación con el poder político, destacando la necesidad de replantear el periodismo como una herramienta independiente y crítica.
Lo diverso, lo cercano y el potencial político. Habitar en territorios comunicacionales
Authors:   Instituto de Comunicación de la FIC, MARTÍNEZ Martín
Published: May 2024

Frente al desafío de pensar la comunicación hacia el año 2030, el texto reflexiona en torno a cómo habitamos comunicacionalmente nuestros territorios latinoamericanos. Con esta pregunta como guía, se propone un recorrido que se detiene en los devenires históricos y narrativos de las prácticas comunicativas, en la extensión e hibridez del espacio público actual y en la potencialidad política de las experiencias comunicacionales. Se plantea la complementariedad entre lo diverso y lo que nos une para un mayor ejercicio de las ciudadanías comunicativas.
Adolescents’ Active Transport to School and Parental Perspectives in a School Choice Policy Environment
Authors: Sandretto Susan , García Bengoechea Enrique , Wilson Gordon , Kidd Gavin , Mandic Sandra
Published: May 2024

Internationally many adolescents do not meet the recommended level of regular physical activity. Although active transport to school (ATS) is promoted to increase physical activity in adolescents, relying solely on ATS is not feasible for those who live beyond walkable or cyclable distance to school. School choice education policies complicate the potential of ATS when adolescents do not enrol in the closest school. This research contributes to sparse New Zealand and growing international literature to examine parental perspectives on school choice, travel to school decisions and modes of travel to school in adolescents enrolled in the closest versus non-closest school.We analysed questionnaire responses from 352 parents in Dunedin, differentiating results for enrolment in the closest versus non-closest school. Overall, only 38.9% of adolescents enrolled in their closest school. The adolescents who enrolled in their closest school lived closer to school and more frequently used ATS compared to their peers who enrolled in a non-closest school (home-to-school distance (walkable (≤2.25 km)/cyclable (>2.25–4.0 km)/beyond cyclable (>4.0 km)): 47.4%/27.8%/24.8% versus 4.8%/20.3%/74.9%; p < 0.001; transport to school (active/motorised/mixed): 40.9%/56.9%/2.2% versus 9.3%/82.7%/7.9%; p < 0.001). Nearly three-quarters of school choice decisions were made by parents jointly with their adolescent. Parents whose adolescent enrolled in the closest school more frequently reported proximity to home, social connection and school’s co-educational status (only for adolescents enrolled in co-educational school) as reasons for school choice compared to their counterparts. Mixed-mode initiatives may support adolescents to increase ATS when they attend a school beyond cyclable distance.
METHODOLOGY FOR SELECTING THE OPTIMAL LOCATION OF A SOLAR POWER PLANT
Authors:   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Khazieva Regina T.
Published: May 2024

Relevance Justification for the location of a solar power plant, presented in this article, is a current and promising task for the design of a solar power plant intended for hydrogen production, as part of the decarbonization strategy and transition to a low-carbon economy. Aim of research The aim of research is the selection and justification for the location of a solar power plant intended for hydrogen production as part of the decarbonization strategy in Russia. Research methods During the research, various analysis and modeling methods were used, including the SAM consultation system and other software tools. Results The article discusses the issues of choosing the optimal location for installing a power plant, determining its configuration and energy management. The practical significance of the work is to create a basis for the design and implementation of efficient and sustainable solar power plants for hydrogen production, which can help achieve decarbonization goals in Russia and improve the country's energy security. Acknowledgments: The research was carried out using a grant from the President of the Russian Federation in 2022–2024 for young scientists and graduate students carrying out promising scientific research and development in priority areas of modernization of the Russian economy. Grant recipient is Regina Tagirovna Khazieva. The priority direction of modernization of the Russian economy (direction of competition No. SP-2022 of the Grant Council of the President of the Russian Federation) is «Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving, Including Issues of Developing New Types of Fuel». Research topic: «Development and Research of a Filter Compensating Device to Improve the Quality of Electricity».
IMPROVING TECHNIQUE FOR EFFICIENCY CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEMS
Authors:   fa State Petroleum Technological University, Gizatullin Farit A. , Demin Aleksei Yu. ,   Ufa University of Science and Technology
Published: May 2024

Relevance Aircraft engine ignition systems are one of the main elements that determine the reliability of the operation of the aircraft as a whole. Evaluating and monitoring the performance of such systems must be carried out at stages from development to operation, so the task of creating such systems is very urgent. Aim of research Development of new structures and principles of operation of digital meters of parameters characterizing the efficiency of capacitive ignition systems of aircraft engines with semiconductor spark plugs. Research methods The issues of construction are considered and the developed hardware solutions for digital meters of parameters characterizing the efficiency of capacitive ignition systems of aircraft engines with semiconductor spark plugs are presented. The structures of the meters and timing diagrams of their operation are presented, and the features of using current and voltage sensors are discussed. Results The article presents the results of the development of measuring systems for parameters characterizing the efficiency of capacitive ignition systems of aircraft engines with semiconductor spark plugs — a meter for the criterion of the ignition ability of the ignition system as a function of the parameters of spark discharges in spark plugs and a universal meter for the duration of spark discharges, which allows measuring the duration of discharges of oscillatory and aperiodic types. The proposed technical solutions make it possible to improve the quality and completeness of assessing the efficiency of spark discharges in semiconductor spark plugs. The developed structures belong to the class of systems with «hard» operating logic and perform the necessary measuring operations with maximum speed.
“Nadie dice nada”. Percepción de estudiantes sobre el acoso sexual universitario en Ecuador
Authors: Verdú-Delgado Ana D. , Guarderas-Albuja Paz
Published: May 2024

El acoso sexual constituye un fenómeno cotidiano que actualmente está acaparando una considerable atención en Ecuador, tanto por la denuncia del movimiento feminista como por su mayor visibilidad a través de los medios de comunicación. El objetivo de este artículo es identificar la percepción subjetiva del estudiantado universitario ecuatoriano sobre el acoso sexual en los centros de educación superior. En específico, nos interesa comprender las particularidades culturales que pueden limitar la eficacia de las estrategias orientadas a la prevención del problema en dicho contexto. Para la obtención de los datos realizamos entrevistas a 63 estudiantes de entre 18 y 23 años con matrícula en una universidad privada ubicada en Quito. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que se percibe menor presencia del acoso sexual en el contexto universitario que en el resto de los espacios públicos. El estudiantado muestra una actitud crítica con respecto a la normalización de este problema en el país y a la falta de información sobre la sexualidad, el acoso y la violencia sexual. Sin embargo, establecen una actitud pasiva frente a ello, en concordancia con la actitud social que observan. Los resultados también sugieren que el acoso sexual afecta significativamente más a las mujeres y a personas LGTBI.
Mercados de producción agroecológica y artesanal: sustentabilidad y gentrificación en la Ciudad de México
Authors: Pasquier-Merino Ayari G. , Buratti Simone
Published: May 2024

Los mercados de producción agroecológica y artesanal se han multiplicado como parte de un proceso más amplio que busca impulsar ciudadanías alimentarias orientadas a la justicia y la sustentabilidad. No obstante, este fenómeno se encuentra inmerso en la complejidad de los sistemas alimentarios y alberga gran heterogeneidad. En el artículo se analizan las relaciones entre este tipo de iniciativas y los procesos de gentrificación de algunas de las áreas donde se establecen. El tema es abordado a partir del material etnográfico recolectado en el marco de un proyecto de investigación enfocado en la documentación de iniciativas de producción agroecológica y la transformación artesanal que operan en la Ciudad de México y en los colectivos ciudadanos que facilitan la comercialización de sus productos. Los hallazgos muestran que en ciertas zonas de la ciudad estos mercados intervienen en un conjunto más amplio de oferta alimentaria “alternativa” vinculada a los procesos de gentrificación e identifica algunos de los factores que inciden en la reproducción de las desigualdades sociales en el marco de estas iniciativas. Al mismo tiempo, se visibiliza la agencia de los actores y se documenta su capacidad de utilizar el espacio de oportunidad creado por la creciente demanda de alimentos frescos, saludables y de origen local en las zonas sujetas a procesos de gentrificación para avanzar hacia sus propios fines.
The Role of Associative Mechanisms in Increasing Farmer Resilience to Natural Hazards
Authors: Wentink G.J.
Published: May 2024

Associative mechanisms (such as cooperatives) offer various benefits to their members regarding financial advantages and risk management, providing access to skills and knowledge, strengthening communication and relationships, and offering members stronger negotiation and bargaining power. However, how membership to associative mechanisms contributes to small-scale farmers' resilience is not well documented. This article explores how associative mechanisms contribute to small-scale farmers' ability to absorb shocks, remain productive, and maintain their system's equilibrium. In total, 1110 respondents from seven Mozambique, Malawi and Madagascar districts were interviewed using a mixed assessment method. The data was analysed using a participant perspective. Various findings in the data showed that associative mechanisms benefit their members, including increased access to credit and more diverse market access, and enable members to employ less drastic coping strategies than non-members. The main recommendation is that farmers' associative mechanisms should be supported and guided to be internally driven and motivated mechanisms.
The Influence of Education on Women and Food Security
Authors: Rudolph M. , Muchesa E. , Sibanda C.
Published: May 2024

The study analysed the influence of education on women and food security in South Africa. The methodological approach was a qualitative analysis using focus group discussions and an in-depth desktop review of relevant literature on the education system. The focus group discussions were about rural women's farming initiatives, looking at the influence of education on productivity. According to the study, educational level and farm productivity are directly correlated. The women in the focus group discussions mentioned that education and training were critical for food production and household food security. In addition, education is essential for women to imagine and implement strategies and opportunities to gain employment and move up the commodity value chain. Furthermore, a specialised curriculum in technical subjects at primary and secondary levels targeting girls was essential for establishing a strong foundation for them. Adult education, especially in primary education courses targeting women, improves women's agriculture participation. Since women are the custodians of smallholder agriculture, gender transformative approaches such as tailor-made financial and leadership support are also critical for the socio-economic development of agriculture in South Africa.
The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security and Natural Resource Management in Smallholder Crop Farming Systems at Mthonjaneni Local Municipality, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Ndlovu N. , Zenda M.
Published: May 2024

This study assessed the impact of climate change on food security and natural resource management on crop farming systems. Forty-five respondents were interviewed using an open-ended, and structured questionnaire. The open-ended questions allowed respondents to share their thoughts and experiences in their own words, while the structured questions helped to ensure that all respondents were asked the same questions and that the data collected was consistent. The results of this study showed that smallholder farmers perceived an increase in hot days (51.1%), a decrease in rainfall (51.1%), and a decrease in flood occurrence (71.1%). In addition, 95.2% of the respondents indicated that climatic conditions have influenced their farming systems. Natural resource changes noticed by farmers because of climate change include reduced grazing feedlot for livestock farmers (85%), reduced herbaceous cover (80%), decline in volume of water (57.8%), and increased tree damage and land degradation (11.1%). Increased soil erosion (6.7%) and increased bush encroachment (2.2%) were some of the natural resource challenges facing smallholder farmers. Some signs of climate change experienced by farmers included increases in crop pests (71%) and crop disease (8,9%). The adaptation strategies applied included the following: use of water harvesting, use of little soil disturbance techniques, adjusted fertiliser use, application of different planting dates techniques, use of different crop varieties, use of drought tolerant seeds, applied crop diversification, use of techniques that shortened growth length, planting new trees and avoiding planting on sloppy areas, and applied soil conservation techniques. Agriculture extension advisors should address vulnerable systems, including agricultural water and natural resources. In addition, it is important for agriculture extension advisors to strengthen the link between climate change adaptation and key climate change policy processesto improve their effectiveness and ability to deal with the effects of climate change. This will help overcome shortcomings along the food value chain and ensure food security.
Innovative approaches in equine wound management: Addressing challenges and their remedies
Authors: Ayat Fatima , Sayyed Aun Muhammad , Abdul Mateen
Published: May 2024

Horses are highly susceptible to musculoskeletal wounds due to the demands of their work, whether in transportation or as athletes. These wounds significantly impact the overall performance of horses, emphasizing the importance of effective wound management for optimal functionality. Among equine wounds, distal limb injuries are prevalent, accounting for over 60% of all cases. However, managing wounds in these extremities poses considerable challenges, as poor healing often leads to the formation of exuberant granulation tissue. In equine practice, biofilms are frequently observed in wounds with delayed healing, and there is an alarming rise in the incidence of multi-drug-resistant microbial strains. Consequently, there is an urgent need to implement advanced strategies in wound care management to address these clinical scenarios effectively. Maintaining the soundness of the musculoskeletal system is crucial for horses, particularly those destined for athletic careers. Thus, ongoing trials in equine clinical practice aim to explore innovative approaches for achieving effective wound healing. This article highlights the importance of innovative strategies in equine wound management and emphasizes the need to address challenges such as exuberant granulation tissue formation, biofilm presence, and multi-drug-resistant microbes. By implementing these innovative approaches, equine clinicians can enhance wound healing outcomes and ensure the optimal health and performance of horses.
Gammatone-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients Based Fear Emotion Level Recognition System
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Prasetio Barlian Henryranu , Hazmar La Ode Adriyan ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Syauqy Dahnial ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Widasari Edita Rosana ,   Universitas Brawijaya
Published: May 2024

Emotions represent affective states that induce alterations in behavior and interactions within one's environment. An avenue for discerning human emotions lies in the realm of speech analysis. Empirical evidence indicates that 1.6 million Indonesian teenagers grapple with mental anxiety disorders, characterized by sensations of fear or ambiguous vigilance. This work endeavors to devise a tool for discerning an individual's emotional state through voice processing, focusing particularly on fear emotions stratified into three levels of intensity: low, medium, and high. The proposed system employs Gammatone-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients (GFCC) for feature extraction, leveraging the efficacy of its gamma filter in reducing noise. Furthermore, a Random Forest (RF) Classifier is integrated to facilitate the recognition of fear's emotional intensity in speech signals. The system is deployed on a Raspberry Pi 4B and establishes a Bluetooth connection using the RFCOMM communication protocol to an Android application, presenting the classification results. The outcomes reveal that the Signal-to-Noise Reduction achieved through GFCC extraction surpasses that of Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients (MFCC). In terms of accuracy, the implemented recognition system for fear emotion levels, employing GFCC extraction and Random Forest Classifier, attains a commendable accuracy of 73.33 %.
SenNet URMC 10X Genomics Single-Nucleus RNA-Sequencing for Transcriptomic Profiling v1
Authors: Malik Jeffrey , not provided blake , S Pryhuber Gloria
Published: May 2024

10X Genomics Single Cell 3' (v3.1) RNA sequencing is a microdroplet-based method that permits the effective capture and sequencing of the mRNA and pre-mRNA molecules from single nuclei [1]. RNA molecules are transcribed and processed within the nucleus before exporting to ER for translation into proteins. As such, nuclear RNA is a mixture of nascent transcripts, partially or fully processed mRNA, and various non-coding RNA molecules. The total RNA content within the nucleus is roughly 10% of the RNA content in a whole cell, but has been found to accurately represent whole cell expression values in adult human tissues [2,3] including the kidney [4]. Nuclei can be readily isolated from frozen tissues with a combination of chemical and physical treatments that can effectively circumvent the non-uniform or incomplete dissociation of solid tissues into single cells, as well as RNA degradation or artefacts (such as stress response) during dissociation. Here we present a modified version of the published 10X protocol [1] that we have adapted for the processing of adult human kidney nuclei. References 1. Chromium Next GEM Single Cell 3’ Reagent Kits v3.1(Dual Index) User Guide. Document Number: CG000315. October 2022. 2. Lake et al. (2016). Science, doi:10.1126/science.aaf1204. 3. Lake et al. (2018). Nature Biotechnology, doi:10.1038/nbt.4038. 4. Lake et al. (2019). Nature Communications, doi:10.1038/s41467-019-10861-2.
A Prospective Randomized Placebo-Controlled Double Blind Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CLBS03 (Autologous Ex Vivo Expanded Polyclonal CD4+CD25+CD127lo/-FOXP3+ Regulatory T-cells [Tregs]) in Adolescents with Recent Onset Type 1 Diabe v1
Authors: Gitelman Stephen , Griffin Kurt
Published: May 2024

This protocol details a prospective randomized placebo-controlled double blind clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CLBS03 (autologous ex vivo expanded polyclonal CD4+CD25+CD127lo/-FOXP3+ regulatory T-cells [Tregs]) in adolescents with recent onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
PARADOKS DETERMINISME DALAM FILM TENET (2020) SEBAGAI REFLEKSI KESADARAN MANUSIA AKAN WAKTU
Authors:   Fakultas Ilmu Pengetahuan Budaya Universitas Indonesia, Fatkhurridho Farobi
Published: May 2024

Time is an object of study with a complicated level of complexity, understand time is closely related to periodization, history, and memory. Film is a medium for motion and time manifestation in visual products that captured by the human senses. Tenet (2020) is a film that manages the temporal dimension both in ideas and packaging through its cinematography and narrative structure. Tenet (2020) presents the idea of overlapping time consciousness of the past, present, and future. A revolving door machine in Tenet used to signify the paradox of determinism or the condition of the character being suffocated in a time loop. The form of aporia or deterministic indecision experienced by characters in Tenet reflects the dialogue of human consciousness on the dimension of time. Tenet presents a debate on two perspectives of human attitudes towards time, namely the modern perspective and the postmodern human being represented through the protagonist and the Sator. In a more ideological stage, Tenet becomes a film full of ambivalence in presenting a dialogue from the perspective of human attitudes towards that time. This is relevant to the perspective of metamodernism, namely the impossibility that continues to be pursued. All the agendas carried out by the Protagonist and Sator will eventually end in impossibility because they have been trapped in an endless time loop.
KETOPRAK DOR: AWAL MULA KEBERADAANNYA DI ACEH TENGAH
Authors:   Prodi Seni Teater, Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia Aceh, Susandro Susandro , Harun Afrizal ,   Prodi Humanitas, Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang
Published: May 2024

This article presents how the origin of the Ketoprak Dor art in Central Aceh. This topic is interesting because the change or development of an art scene does not only occur from within the artist's creative process alone, but perhaps by the surrounding factors that influence it. So, a qualitative research approach with descriptive analysis method is the choice to investigate this phenomenon. As a result, the Ketoprak Dor art in Central Aceh, to be precise in the gampong (village) of Paya Tumpi - Kebayakan, originates from Deli, North Sumatra. There were two events that prompted its emergence: 1) in the decade of the '50s, the Ketoprak Dor group in Deli performed in Central Aceh, to be precise in Bies District. 2) still in the same decade, there were people from Medan who moved to Bies and brought the Ketoprak Dor musical instrument and wanted to sell it when they got there. Because the Bies residents were unable to make up for it, the Paya Tumpi residents agreed to it and a Ketoprak Dor arts group was formed named Langeng Madio Utomo which later changed its name to Sanggar Ketoprak Rahayu Cipto Rukun in the following decade. Even though they had been on hiatus for three decades (starting in the 1990s), in the past few years the group has been on the mend again. It can be concluded that external factors can change the motive (cause), form or style, to the meaning of the performance.
The Impact of AI and Reciprocal Symmetry on Organizational Culture and Leadership in the Digital Economy
Authors: Maddula Sai Sirisha
Published: May 2024

The profound effects of reciprocal symmetry and artificial intelligence (AI) on leadership and organizational culture in the digital economy are examined in this study. Examining the impact of AI and reciprocal symmetry integration on leadership styles, workplace ethics, and organizational dynamics are among the main goals. Using a secondary data-based review process, the study synthesizes current literature, research papers, and empirical findings relevant to AI adoption and reciprocal symmetry principles in corporate environments. Significant findings show that AI technologies transform organizational culture, resulting in cultural shifts toward data-driven decision-making, innovation, and cooperation. Principles of reciprocal symmetry promote inclusive environments that highly value openness, justice, and respect for all parties involved. Ethical questions become increasingly important with policy ramifications that demand regulatory frameworks and moral norms to ensure responsible AI deployment and conformity with societal values. This study emphasizes ethical involvement, adaptive leadership, and teamwork when utilizing AI and reciprocal symmetry to promote favorable organizational and social outcomes in the digital economy. Organizations can manage AI adoption while promoting human-centric cultures and long-term value generation by adopting reciprocal symmetry principles.
Conditions associated with discarding of blood and its components in a blood bank of tertiary care hospital of Western Uttar Pradesh: a retrospective study
Authors: Singh Preeti , Singh Neha , Thakur Anamika Singh , Gautam Akanksha
Published: May 2024

Background: Blood transfusion services in India rely on different factors for a smooth workout. Thus proper utilization of blood is necessary with minimal wasting. The aim was to evaluate the causes of discarding of blood and its components and to implement possible intervention for minimizing wastage.
Methods: A retrospective study was carried out in the blood bank of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Hospital, Lala Lajpat Rai Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh over a time period of 24 months from April 2019 to March 2021.
Results: A total of 21627 units were collected from donors. A total of 11534 whole blood (WB), 10093 packed red blood cells (PRBC), 3245 platelets (PC), and 9669 fresh frozen plasma (FFP) were prepared. A total of 4046 units of blood and its components were discarded. The discard rate for WB, PRBC, PC and FFP was 6.25%, 7.46%, 38.39%, and 13.71% respectively.
Conclusions: An average of 18.70% of blood units were discarded during this study period. The overall most common reason for discard was the date of expiry followed by transfusion transmitted infections (TTI). To minimize wastage of blood units, blood banks should be fully committed to organizing and coordinating the blood transfusion services,implementing all possible strategies as discussed in order to lower the discarding of blood and its units and to make them widely available.
Effectiveness and safety profile of fluticasone propionate 0.05% in paediatric dermatoses
Authors: Mohankar Atul Dilip , Sinha Mayank
Published: May 2024

Background: Topical corticosteroids are effective in the treatment of paediatric dermatoses. However, concerns regarding possible side effects of topical steroids have limited the use of moderate-potency corticosteroids in children. Objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety profile of fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream in paediatric dermatoses.
Methods: A total 84 children between 6 months to 12 years of age with moderate to severe  dermatoses (< or =30% body surface area) were treated with fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream  twice daily for 4 to 6 weeks. Adverse effects of topical steroids were analyzed.
Results: Out of total 84 patients, 46 (54.76%) patients completely cured at 4 weeks and 23 (27.38%) patients at 6 weeks, while remaining 11 (13.10%) patients showed moderate improvement, 4 were lost for follow up after 2 weeks. Only in 2 patients we observed hypopigmentatipon of skin, otherwise in all patients no significant side effect were seen.
Conclusions: Fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream appears to be quite safe for the treatment of moderate to severe dermatoses for up to 4 to 6 weeks in children less than 12 years of age.
Role of vitamin D in controlling vertigo: a review
Authors: Swain Santosh Kumar
Published: May 2024

Vertigo is a disabling symptom that has a high recurrence rate and interferes with day-to-day functioning. Vertigo is frequently caused by Meniere's diseases and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The most prevalent neuro-ontological condition causing vertigo is BPPV. Vertigo attacks that last only a few seconds and are brought on by changing the head's position with respect to gravity are the hallmark of BPPV. There is a suggestion that vitamin D deficiencies and BPPV and Meniere's diseases are positively correlated. However, there is not much awareness among clinicians about association between vitamin D deficiency and certain etiologies of vertigo. After taking vitamin D supplements, vertigo attacks stop happening. Supplementing with vitamin D may be beneficial for patients with low vitamin D levels who have BPPV and Meniere's disease. This review's goal is to discuss about how vitamin D helps to treat vertigo, especially BPPV and Meniere's disease.
Smartphone addiction: impact on health and well-being
Authors: Gupta Ashish Kumar Subhash Kumar , Singh Priya Singh Birendra , Krishak Astha Krishak Sanjeev
Published: May 2024

This study explores the increasing prevalence and negative impacts of excessive smartphone use. It emphasizes the detrimental effects on academic performance, mental health, and physical well-being, highlighting the need for intervention strategies. The review aims to summarize evidence demonstrating the significant influence of smartphone addiction on dietary behavior and lifestyle, as well as the complex interplay between mobile phone usage patterns and mental health outcomes. The document suggests that mindfulness practices, self-reflection, and seeking professional help can be effective strategies to combat smartphone addiction. Through a systematic literature search using databases like Google Scholar, NIH, and PubMed, the review gathers information on smartphone addiction's effects on health, academics, and adolescence. The conclusion calls for longitudinal studies to track the long-term impact of smartphone usage on academic performance and overall well-being. It recommends identifying at-risk groups for intervention and promoting responsible smartphone usage to prevent adverse effects. Overall, the document underscores the importance of understanding the factors contributing to smartphone addiction and implementing measures to foster genuine human interactions, balance technology use, and mitigate the hazards of smartphone addiction among adolescents.
Análisis patológico en un paciente inmunodeprimido con mucormicosis: presentación de caso
Authors: Mantilla-Hernandez Julio Cesar , Villada-Murillo María Fernanda , Mendoza-Mogollón Elizabeth Teresa
Published: May 2024

La mucormicosis es una infección aguda causada por hongos mucorales, la cual se manifiesta en pacientes inmunodeprimidos, y es subdiagnosticada en entornos médicos, lo que afecta su manejo y aumenta la mortalidad debido a su baja prevalencia. Se presenta el caso de un hombre de 39 años con VIH/SIDA y falta de adherencia al tratamiento antirretroviral, que desarrolla síntomas de fiebre y tos durante 21 días antes de ser hospitalizado por pancitopenia y roncus. A pesar del tratamiento antituberculoso y antimicrobiano, el paciente experimentó deterioro neurológico, se inició anfotericina B sin éxito terapéutico, fallece y se solicita una autopsia médico-científica, que revela mucormicosis diseminada secundaria posiblemente a estadio SIDA. Por lo anterior, se resalta la importancia de considerar esta infección en pacientes inmunodeprimidos con presentaciones atípicas,subrayando la necesidad de un enfoque clínico temprano y específico para mejorar los resultados en situaciones críticas de mucormicosis.
Avaliação de percepção ambiental, comportamentos pró-ecológicos e qualidade de vida de moradores da Praia do Perequê
Authors: Oliveira-Monteiro Nancy Ramacciotti de , Costa Ana Júlia Pereira , Araújo Fernanda Ribeiro de , Castro Ítalo Braga de
Published: May 2024

A Praia do Perequê fica situada na cidade de Guarujá (SP) e apresenta uma situação de graves impactos socioambientais ligados diretamente às atividades de turismo e navegação. O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar percepção ambiental, comportamentos pró-ecológicos e qualidade de vida da comunidade de caiçaras daquela região. Moradores adultos e idosos da Praia do Perequê responderam ao Questionário de Percepção Ambiental – Praia; Escala de Comportamento Ecológico, WHOQOL-bref e Critério de Classificação Econômica Brasil, em locais públicos. Resultados indicaram elementos de percepção ambiental positiva interagindo com percepção das dificuldades (em transporte e atendimento em saúde pública), comportamentos dos moradores em relação ao descarte de lixo e problemas no domínio ambiental da qualidade de vida. Essa iniciativa permitirá a orientação de ações a serem empreendidas pela gestão municipal de Guarujá.
The Study of Food Pathogens in Yazd Traditional Confectionary Products
Authors: Kimiaee Mitra , Madani Mahboobeh , Mosaddegh Mohammad Hossein , Moshtaghioun Seyed Mohammad
Published: May 2024

Background: Food poisoning could be caused by eating the sweets contaminated with microorganisms, which has always been considered as one of the major problems of people in developing countries, including Iran. The aim of this study is to investigate microbial variety and fungal load in the traditional sweets offered in confectionery stores in Yazd province in 2020. Methods: In this study, 170 samples of traditional sweets, referred by confectioneries in Yazd province, were randomly selected and tested for microorganisms contamination such as Enterobacteriaceae, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, molds, and yeasts according to Iranian national standards. Results: The highest rate of microbial contamination in samples was related to "Pistachio Loz" (52.94%) and the lowest rate was related to "Hajibadam" (11.76%). The infection rates of Enterobacteriaceae, Escherichia coli, molds, and yeasts were 17.06%, 8.83%, 20.59%, 3.53%, respectively. No infection was observed with Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella in the samples. Conclusions: Due to the high level of microbial contamination of traditional sweets, especially "Pistachio Loz" offered in Yazd, more control measures are needed in preparation and distribution of such sweets.
Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Antibiotic Residue in Pasteurized and Raw Farm Milk in Tehran
Authors: Dallal Mohammad Mehdi Soltan , Didar Zohreh , Mohammadi Mohammad Reza , Vahedi Saeed , Bakhtiari Ronak , Mirbagheri Seyedeh Zohre , Agha Mirzaei Hedroosha Molla
Published: May 2024

Background: There is a global threat of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus or MRSA), which has been regarded as a priority pathogen by the world health organization (WHO). Livestock and its products are the sources of MRSA which can often occur in poor breeding conditions. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of MRSA and the rate of antibiotic residue in pasteurized and raw farm milk. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted from April to July 2020. 250 samples (200 samples of raw milk in farms around Tehran and 50 samples of pasteurized milk) were cultured to evaluate the occurrence of S. aureus and its antimicrobial susceptibility profile to 7 antimicrobial panels. Hansen Kit was used to monitor antibiotic residue in milk. Results: 63 S. aureus isolates (25.2%) were detected from 250 milk samples. Among 200 raw milk samples, 48 (24%) S. aureus isolates were detected and no strain of S. aureus was isolated from pasteurized milk. The highest rates of resistance belonged to ampicillin (95.8%), amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (87.5%), tetracycline (50%), and cefoxitin (45.8%). Moreover, 43 (17.2%) out of 250 milk samples had antibiotic residue in the antibiotic residue test using Danish Hansen kit. Conclusion: The present study indicates a high prevalence of subclinical S. aureus in dairy herds in Tehran, Iran. The milk contaminated with S. aureus and MRSA, posed a risk to public health owing to the presence of a phenotype resistant to very common antibiotics.
Comparing of Metabolic Syndrome Components, Inflammation, Cortisol Level, and Psychological Distress in Obese/Overweight and Normal Weight Women
Authors: Hoseini Golazin , Soltani Esmail , Hejazi Najmeh , Gordali Maedeh , Sohrabi Zahra
Published: May 2024

Background: High levels of stress in obese people, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis disorder, and social pressures can increase cortisol level and lead to psychological disorders. The aim of this study is to compare psychological distress, biochemical parameters, and metabolic syndrome components between normal-weight and overweight (OW)/obese women. Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study conducted on 75 women aged 18 to 60; they were divided into three groups: obese and OW on diet (obese/OW on diet), obese and OW without diet (obese/OW without diet), and normal-weight. The components of metabolic syndrome, serum cortisol, and high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels were measured. General health questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) was also completed to assess psychological distress. Result: The results revealed that there was a significant difference between normal weight and the other two groups regarding metabolic syndrome components, which included waist circumference (WC), fasting blood sugar (FBS), systolic blood-pressure (SBP), and hs-CRP (P<0.05). Serum cortisol level was significantly higher in obese/OW on diet compared with the other two groups (P<0.001). Moreover, the total-GHQ score was significantly lower in normal weight compared with the group of obese/OW on diet and the group without diet (P=0.001).  Conclusion: Being on a diet may expose a person to stress and increase the serum cortisol level. Elevated psychological distress, metabolic syndrome components, and inflammation were apparent in obese and OW women compared to normal-weight ones.
The Ecological Risk Assessment of Foodborne Disease Outbreaks in Yazd Province, Iran
Authors: Soltan Dallal Mohammad Mehdi , Ehrampoush Mohammad Hassan , Mazaheri Nezhad Fard Ramin , Aminharati Farzaneh , Dehghani Tafti Abbas Ali , Yaseri Mehdi
Published: May 2024

Background: Ecological conditions can change infection routes and increase the risks of outbreaks. The aim of this study is risk assessment of foodborne disease outbreaks based on dispersed regional climatic and demographic variables in Yazd Province, Iran.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data of temporal climatic parameters and regional demographic factors linked to bacterial foodborne diseases were addressed. A multi-level regression analysis model was used to detect associations between the risk of outbreaks and ecological risk factors; the relationships were verified using (P<0.05).
Results: Significant associations were observed between the outbreaks and age )P<0.001(, community type (P<0.001), temperature (P=0.04), rainfall (P=0.03) and dust pollution (P<0.001) in scattered parts of the province. The maximum rate of outbreaks was seen in spring, while the frequency of the outbreaks increased during April and October, compared to other months of the year (2012–2016).
Conclusion: Consequences have revealed interventions of the environmental exposures in transmissions of microbial agents by complex ecological processes that caused the outbreaks.
The Status of Young Children's Nutrition Security in Rural Area of Northwest Ethiopia
Authors: Teshome Fentaw , Andaregie Adino , Astatkie Tessema , Assefa Beneberu
Published: May 2024

Background: Nutrition security is a vital component of growth and development in a nation. However, dietary diversity and availability of healthy food are serious challenges to many local communities in Ethiopia. The objective of the study was to identify status and determinants of nutrition security of school-age children in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: Primary data were collected and analyzed using a binary logistic regression model to determine the significance of nutrition security odds ratio of 12 variables. Results: The results revealed that around 55.4% of school-age children were nutritionally insecure and underweight, and 44.6% were stunted. The significant determinants of nutrition security in the study area were milk consumption, healthy eating habit, fruits and vegetables consumption, educational status of the guardian, meat consumption, and the child’s place of residence. Conclusion: The findings of the study showed the need for nutrition education of the children and their guardians, and the need for accessibility of diverse and nutritious food products to help the school-age children with acute wasting and stunting problems they are facing.
Kenoma e o processo de escrita cartográfica
Authors: De Carvalho Soares Gilberto , Machado de Oliveira Junior Wenceslao
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo, construído como um roteiro para cinema, explora as possibilidades de escrita cartográfica baseadas na experiência da qualificação de mestrado sobre o ser-professor de Geografia, apresentadas pelo autor deste artigo e orientadas pelo seu co-autor, elaboradas na forma de um diário. O cinema foi o primeiro intercessor deste processo de escrita. A palavra Kenoma tem sua origem no grego arcaico Kénosis, que se refere ao processo de esvaziamento e é o título do filme Kenoma, dirigido por Eliane Caffé e roteirizado por Luiz Alberto de Abreu, dramaturgo cujo processo de pesquisa e criação é atravessado pelo questionamento do narrador na atualidade, em diálogo com a análise do narrador realizada por Walter Benjamin, na Alemanha dos anos 30. Segundo Abreu, o narrador do período pré-industrial perdeu sua função e na atualidade este narrador está sempre a recomeçar. Se por um lado, os diários apresentados na qualificação narram as emoções de um professor em processo de esvaziamento, o argumento aqui apresentado apropria-se do narrador machadiano de Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas para explorar os movimentos de eterno recomeçar do ser professor na atualidade.