bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Orientation on Two-phase Slug Flow Induced Vibrations
Authors: Huzaifa Azam  , William Pao  , Muhammad Sohail  , Umair Khan
Published: May 2024

Multiphase flow induced vibrations is a serious safety issue in oil and gas industries due to its undesirable vibration. Currently, there is a lack of usable data that could help to predict the magnitude of multiphase flow induced vibration in pipe inclined at various angles. The objective of this paper is to determine the magnitude of vibration in two-phase flow in pipe at inclination angle of 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90°. Air to water superficial velocity ratio of 1.25 was selected for this purpose because it is the value that causes the flow to change abruptly from slug to churn flow and vice versa, depending on the orientation angle. The flow conduit is selected to be a stainless-steel pipe with an internal diameter of 52.5 mm (2 inches). The vibrations are monitored at the pipe section of length 38D from the inlet. Maximum longitudinal vibrations were observed in 0° orientation. 60° encountered the maximum amplitude vibrational frequency in transverse direction but being at a higher frequency. The suggested model can be used to evaluate the FSI impact of unstable vibrations for any piping orientation and diameter.
Simulation of the Effect of Air Humidity Ratio in the Drying Room on the Rate of Material Evaporation in Vacuum Freeze Drying
Authors: Indra Buana  , Engkos Achmad Kosasih
Published: May 2024

In the drying process there are several parameters that influence the evaporation rate. Apart from pressure and temperature, air humidity in the drying room has been shown to influence the evaporation rate. To find out how much influence air humidity has on the evaporation rate in a Vacuum Freeze Dryer (VFD) system, calculations and simulations need to be carried out. Evaporation in a VFD occurs by sublimation at evaporation conditions below the triple point of water. Ice weighing 2x10-2 kg was used as dry material to characterize the VFD process at a temperature of -10oC. The ice temperature and operating pressure are selected at conditions below the triple point so that sublimation evaporation occurs. The temperature of the drying room for heating was varied, namely (20, 25, 30)(oC) and pressure (0.5, 0.4, 0.3)(kPa). Air humidity ratio, varies at (300, 200, 100, 10, 1, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001) (kg H2O/kg dry air). The simulation is carried out in a drying room, the ice receives heat due to the temperature difference with room temperature, heat transfer occurs by radiation and diffusion. Heat is used to evaporate the ice through sublimation. The temperature of the ice upon sublimation is close to the wet bulb temperature and remains constant until the ice has completely evaporated. From the simulation it is known that changing the air humidity ratio in the drying room from 300 (kg H2O/kg dry air) to 0.001 (kg H2O/kg dry air) will increase the evaporation rate between 6.2% - 9.5%. The evaporation rate increased by 6.2% was obtained at P∞=0.3kPa, T∞=30oC. This increase in evaporation rate shortened the drying time by 0.42 hours. The evaporation rate increased by 9.5% at a pressure of P∞=0.5kPA, T∞=20oC thereby shortening the drying time by 1.03 hours. Simulations show that increasing the evaporation rate and shortening the drying time has the potential to increase the energy efficiency of the VFD. The increase in evaporation rate is influenced by operating temperature and pressure. Simulations confirmed that the evaporation rate increased when the drying chamber temperature was increased and the air pressure was decreased.
An Android Smart City Traveller App (NaviCity)
Authors: Shukla Satyam , Prashant Akhilesh , Ingole Varsha , Thorat Nilesh , Gokhale Ulhaskumar
Published: May 2024

Discover the cutting-edge and adaptable "Smart City Traveler App" that elevates the journey of individuals discovering unfamiliar cities. Through the utilization of state-of-the-art technologies, this mobile application expertly evaluates user preferences, time limitations, and curiosities, supplying individuals with custom travel plans and suggestions. With the ultimate purpose of enhancing sightseeing for both new and experienced travelers, the app commences with registration where users are prompted to input crucial information for tailoring their exploration. By leveraging the comprehensive location data collected through the Google Places API, the app guarantees a wealth of information on countless destinations for users to access. The Smart City Traveler App, constructed with a sleek combination of Flutter and Firebase, takes the hassle out of trip planning by aggregating top FourSquare rankings. With an intuitive interface, users can easily peruse and utilize this wealth of information to make informed choices. Not only does the app boast detailed maps pinpointing points of interest, but it also offers up various routes to maximize time efficiency. In the case of longer stays, the app even suggests exciting adventure activities or refreshing water parks, based on highly rated reviews. Incorporating Google Maps, the Smart City Traveler App puts the power in users' hands to confidently explore the city. Transforming city exploration into an unforgettable journey, this app is a must-have for adventurous travelers. Seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with the thrill of discovery, the Smart City Traveler App is a testament to the endless possibilities of merging travel and technology. With personalized features and efficient optimization, it empowers users to fully indulge in the urban landscape, tailored to their own preferences and constraints.
Technology Infrastructure and Business Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Mugambi Ananga Jeremiah , Nyang’au Paul Samson , Mwalili Tobias
Published: May 2024

The general objective of the study was to examine the role of technology infrastructureon business performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. The philosophy that guided the research is positivism philosophy. The study adopted correlational research design. The target population was commercial Banks in Kenya register by the Central Bank of Kenya. The population consisted of all 42 commercial banks in Kenya. Respondents’ population comprised of five top managers from each bank translating to 210 top managers. Slovin’s formula was used to calculate the sample size. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 138 top managers of the 42 commercial Banks in Kenya. This study used a self-administered, closed and open-ended questionnaire to obtain primary data. A pilot study was conducted to test the validity and reliability of the data collection instrument. Quantitative data was collected and analyzed in this study by calculating the response rate with descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, median and proportions using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24). Regression analysis and correlation analysis was used to carry out inferential data analysis to determine the direction and strength of the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. In order to test the influence of information technology capability on business performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya, the study employed a hierarchical regression analysis with moderation. The study results were presented through use of tables and figures. The study concludes that technology infrastructure has a positive and significant effect on business performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. The study revealed that hardware/Software, network and database influence business performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. This implies that improvement in information technology infrastructure (hardware/Software, network and database) would lead to improvement in business performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. The study recommends that the management of commercial banks in Kenya should ensure they had adequate and up to date hardware/Software to enable their employees improve their productivity.
Revolutionizing Heart Monitoring with Oximetry
Authors: Prasad Reddy M. Sai , Likhitha K. , Karan G. Mithali , Vardhan D. Harsha , Priya M. Madhu
Published: May 2024

Innovative medical gadgets are now critically needed to monitor and analyze the situation, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of this, a portable, affordable, IOT-based heart rate and SpO2/level sensor device with effective performance has been developed. In order to publish data to a software web page and display data on the OLED, the suggested system has an integrated LED with basic internet access. Its mobility, user-friendliness, and distinctive method of sending collected data are its key qualities. data online, enabling it to perform better than the solutions that are currently on offer in a number of ways. The project is designed in such a way that the analogue quantities which are to be recorded continuously are taken and converted into corresponding digital values using a six-channel ADC. Here we consider temperature and monitor the heart rate. The processed data from ADC is sent to the microcontroller. With the help of a six-channel ADC, the project's architecture transforms the analogue numbers that must be continuously recorded into equivalent digital values. Here, we keep an eye on the heart rate and take the temperature into account. The microcontroller receives the data from the ADC that has been processed. The microcontroller is designed to continuously monitor the status of the sensors. To transfer sensor data to the server web page in the form of a database, the microcontroller and the Wifi Module will be interfaced using serial connection. Monitoring physiological data, such as electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, offers a new avenue for ease of control and prevention in modern healthcare. Consequently, a new era of proactive, intelligent healthcare would emerge—especially considering the major barrier of scarce medical resources. It was shown how to use a mobile ECG monitoring service hosted in the cloud. With the use of a pulse oximeter and a wireless transmission method like WI-FI, these may identify ECG signals and display them on a screen. IOT based on ECG monitoring has been the subject of various works.
Effect of Sesbania sesban L. as a Green Manure on Yield of Rainfed-lowland Rice
Authors: CHIN Lihou , RO Sophoanrith , ROEURN Siranet , CHEANG Hong , CHIV Phiny , ROS Vanchey
Published: May 2024

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the most important grain crop for more than half of the world's population especially in Asia. Nitrogen (N) plays a crucial role in rice production. The incorporation of the cover crop as a pre- rice crop is the potential to improve the nitrogen used by rice crops. The experiment was conducted on the clay loam of Svay Rieng Province Cambodia in 2022 during the rice cropping season. The trial was designed using Spit-Plot design, with 4 levels of nitrogen (N) as main-plot and Cover Crop (CC) as a sub-plot. The CC was either the absence of CC or the use of incorporated Sesbania sesban L. (30 kg ha-1 ) as a pre-rice crop. The application rate of nitrogen was 0, 35, 70 and 105 kg ha–1 , respectively. Direct-seeded rice (DSR) was 100 Kg ha-1 . The size of each plot was 16 m2 (4 m×4 m). The experiment was conducted in 3 replicates. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) on Plants Height revealed a significant difference at 1% (P < 0.01) effect of nitrogen level. N35 had the greatest average height (82.95 cm) and N0 was the shortest plant height (77.15 cm). Additionally, a significant difference at 1% (P < 0.01) of planting (CC). CC1 was the tallest plant height (81.75 cm), while CC0 was the shortest plant height (78.49 cm). However, the interaction between N level and CC was not statistically significant (P > 0.05) on Plant height. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) on Grain yield showed a significant difference at 1% (P < 0.01) N70 had the highest average yield (4.92 tons/ha) and N0 had the lowest yield averaging (3.53 tons/ha). Planting (CC) was a significant difference at 1% (P < 0.01). CC1 had the highest average yield (4.60 tons/ha), while CC0 had the lowest average yield (4.13 tons/ha). the interaction between N level and CC was not statistically significant (P > 0.05) The results suggested that among 4 levels of nitrogen, The application of any rates of fertilizers increased the grain yield compared to non-N application. The grain yield was even higher with the incorporation of CC as a pre-rice crop.
Sign Speak: Recogninzing Sign Language with Machine Learning
Authors: Kumar Ch. Pavan , Rani K. Devika , Manikanta G. , Kumar J. Sravan
Published: May 2024

Sign language serves as a critical means of communication for individuals with hearing impairments, enabling them to integrate into society effectively and express themselves. However, interpreting and recognizing sign language gestures present unique challenges due to the dynamic nature of gestures and spatial dependencies inherent in sign language communication. As a response, the SignSpeak project employs advanced machine learning techniques to address these challenges and enhance accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing community. The project leverages a diverse dataset sourced from Kaggle, comprising images of sign language gestures captured in various contexts. The integration of advanced algorithms, such as 3D Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), and Gated Recurrent Units (GRUs), enables SignSpeak to recognize and interpret sign language gestures accurately and in real-time. This integration allows the model to capture both spatial and temporal features inherent in sign language, thus enabling more robust and accurate recognition. The project encompasses several critical stages, including data preprocessing, model development, training, and evaluation. Data preprocessing involves converting the image data into a suitable format and applying augmentation techniques to enhance the diversity and robustness of the dataset. Model development entails designing a deep learning architecture that combines CNNs and GRUs to effectively capture spatial and temporal dependencies in sign language gestures. Training the model involves optimizing parameters and hyperparameters to achieve optimal performance. Evaluation metrics such as accuracy, F1 score, and recall are utilized to assess the model's performance on both training and validation datasets. The trained model is then tested on a separate test dataset to evaluate its real- world performance and generalization ability. Experimental results demonstrate the efficacy of the SignSpeak approach in accurately recognizing and interpreting sign language gestures. The model achieves high accuracy scores, demonstrating its potential to enhance accessibility and inclusion for individuals with hearing impairments. By providing real-time translation of sign language into text or speech, SignSpeak contributes to breaking down communication barriers and promoting equal participation for all members of society.
Afganistan daki Gelişmeler: Uluslararası Aktörler ve Türkiye nin Tutumu
Authors: Kıyak Fatma
Published: May 2024

Ufuk Tok tarafından hazırlanan eser Amerika’nın 20 yıl aradan sonra Afganistan’dan çekilme kararı üzerine bölgede ve uluslararası arenada neler olabileceği sorusundan hareketle hazırlanmış bir eser olup konusu itibariyle Afganistan’ı ve bölgede hakim olan aktörleri ele almaktadır. Kitap 14 ana bölümden oluşmakta olup her bölümde Afganistan ve bölge siyasetiyle alakalı farklı konular içermektedir.
PREEMPTIVE MARKET EXPLOITABILITY: RESOURCE ADVANTAGE THEORY OF COMPETITION PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Situmorang Tumpal Pangihutan , Ferdinand Augusty Tae , Indriani Farida
Published: May 2024

The current study aims to elucidate the critical importance of preemptive market exploitability as a bridging concept for solving the inconsistent findings on the role of entrepreneurial orientation in enhanced marketing performance. Rooted on the resource advantage theory of competition (RAToC), the preemptive move is postulated as a strategic orientation for reaching a competitive positional advantage in the market when supported by a strong entrepreneurial orientation complemented with a solid quality-based differentiation. A survey method was used to collect data after inviting four hundred owner-managers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in this study. The structural equation modelling software AMOS tested our proposed hypotheses. The quantitative analysis resulted in accepting the proposed premises with several significant findings. The most important finding is that companies should invest in preemptive market exploitability as a strategic asset for high marketing performance.
Recent Outbursts of the High-mass X-Ray Binary CI Camelopardalis
Authors: Hinzel David H.
Published: May 2024

CI Camelopardalis (CI Cam) is a High Mass X-Ray Binary (HMXB) that was discovered by the All Sky Monitor on board the Rossi X-Ray Timing Explorer when it underwent an outburst in 1998. CI Cam, also known as XTE J0421+560, peaked first in X-rays followed by optical and radio wavelengths (2.25, 8.3, 15 GHz). Several soft X-ray flares were observed after the initial flare. The optical flux was observed to quickly return to quiescent levels, while the radio flare was of much longer duration. The outburst was also detected by the X-ray satellite BeppoSax and the Burst and Transient Source Experiment on board the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. The optical counterpart, CI Cam, is a B0-2 blue supergiant Be star and, assuming a compact object as an accretion companion (black hole, neutron star, white dwarf), the system can be designated an HMXB. Additionally, there is a pulsating third companion with periods of 0.41521 and 0.26647 days. While the initial outburst occurred in 1998, there is photometric evidence that there have been several later outbursts of similar magnitude to the original 1998 event. This paper will discuss these later outburst events as well as the identified pulsation modes.
Comparative Mid-infrared Spectroscopy of Dark, Primitive Asteroids: Does Shared Taxonomic Class Indicate Shared Silicate Composition?
Authors: Humes Oriel A. , Martin Audrey C. , Thomas Cristina A. , Emery Joshua P.
Published: May 2024

Primitive asteroids with low albedos and red slopes in the visible and near-infrared (VNIR) are found in both the main belt and the Jupiter Trojan clouds. In order to determine whether the VNIR spectral similarities of primitive main-belt asteroids and Jupiter Trojans are reflective of a true compositional similarity, we compare the mid-infrared silicate emission features of main-belt and Jupiter Trojan asteroids. Using archival data from the Spitzer Space Telescope’s Infrared Spectrograph and observations from the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy’s FORCAST instrument, we analyze the 5–40 μm spectra of 13 primitive main-belt asteroids and compare them to those of Jupiter Trojans in the literature. We find that while many primitive asteroids in the main belt resemble their Trojan counterparts with strong spectral signatures of olivine-rich high-porosity silicate regoliths, we identify (368) Haidea as a spectrally distinctive asteroid that lacks strong evidence of olivine in its mid-IR spectrum. Differences in silicate compositions among D-type asteroids imply a diversity of origins for primitive asteroids.
L’achat de produits de terroir par les consommateurs dans des conditions macro-économiques difficiles : une étude sur données de panel
Authors: Kaswengi Joseph , Diallo Mbaye Fall , Aurier Philippe
Published: May 2024

• Objectifs L’objectif de cette étude est d’examiner les effets des facteurs liés à l’image du magasin sur le comportement des clients à l’égard des produits MDD (marques de distributeurs) de terroir en période d’expansion économique ( vs. contraction). • Méthodologie Cette étude combine les données de perception des magasins avec les données de comportement d’achat observées fournies par le panel BehaviorScan de MarketingScan (GFK & Médiamétrie). Une période composée d’une année d’expansion (2007) et d’une année de contraction (2008) a été choisie pour évaluer l’impact de la situation macroéconomique en France. • Résultats Les prix bas du magasin, les promotions en têtes de gondole, les promotions par prospectus et l’image de la variété du magasin influencent positivement la consommation de produits MDD de terroir , tandis que l’image de la qualité de la marque l’influence négativement. En période de contraction économique, l’image de la qualité des MDD augmente le choix des produits MDD de terroir , tandis que les prix bas du magasin, les promotions par prospectus, la variété et l’image de la tête de gondole réduisent ce choix. En outre, l’image de la qualité des MDD augmente les quantités achetées de produits MDD de terroir . À l’inverse, les promotions en têtes de gondole, les promotions par prospectus, les prix bas du magasin, et l’image de la variété du magasin réduisent celles-ci. • Originalité Cette étude enrichit la littérature sur les produits locaux en examinant les relations entre les produits MDD de terroir et l’image du magasin dans différentes conditions macroéconomiques. Elle montre que les prix bas du magasin, les promotions en tête de gondole, les promotions par prospectus, l’image de la variété du magasin et l’image de la qualité de la marque de distributeur sont essentiels pour expliquer le choix des produits MDD de terroir en période de contraction.
Nouvelles approches pédagogiques de l’alternance dans une Université française : l’alter-pédagogie comme levier d’alter-organisations
Authors: Bourret Christian , Bettayeb Nahema , Anouilh Chantal
Published: May 2024

La crise sanitaire (Covid-19) a profondément marqué notre monde et intensifié la transformation numérique. Réfléchir à l’évolution de la formation des étudiants est essentiel. Dans une approche constructiviste, de nouvelles pratiques pédagogiques peuvent constituer des leviers pour le développement d’alter-organisations. Une analyse critique d’une plateforme de suivi des parcours des étudiants en situation professionnelle nous amène à proposer de nouvelles approches pédagogiques de l’alternance/apprentissage dans une perspective d’organisation apprenante pour développer de nouvelles approches d’alter-organisations.
Vieillissement cognitif : de la plainte à la prise en charge
Authors: Goutte Virginie
Published: May 2024

Cette fiche se propose de présenter certaines préconisations d’accompagnements thérapeutiques auprès de personnes atteintes d’un trouble neurocognitif et de leur aidant. Cette liste de propositions d’accompagnements n’est pas exhaustive et s’adapte, tout au long de la maladie, aux besoins du patient et de ses proches. Quelles que soient les interventions proposées, le malade doit être mis au centre de sa prise en charge.
Au-delà des mots…
Authors: Rousseaux Mosettig Christiane
Published: May 2024

La pratique de la psychanalyse fait arriver ce qui n’était pas arrivé et que l’on ignorait porter en soi. Des expressions nouvelles y sont retrouvées ou créées pour donner une expression aux nouveaux cours d’événements psychiques et à leurs temporalités. Elles montrent par contraste l’érosion de l’usage de la langue qui prive la vie intérieure de ses indicateurs de subjectivité. Érosion qui va de pair avec désubjectivation. Loin d’être anachronique comme le pensent même des analystes, la psychanalyse porte une force actuelle et présente qui s’oppose aux formidables énergies « managériales » qui tentent d’ôter la parole et toute initiative aux sujets qui pourraient désormais être gouvernés par des nombres et des codes.
Article 1. Le Tabou du suicide
Authors: Etienne Bellomia
Published: May 2024

As with any word, there is a history anchored in the collective unconscious. Most of them are used and accepted because they are often of banal use. Howevr, one word can lead to a difficulty. The same is true for suicide, this termis itself a taboo due to history and the conflicts surrounding this locution. Religion, especially in the Middle Ages, strongly contributed to the development of this prohibition. Its* creates uneasiness for both the one who hears it and th one who pronouces it. As a result, psychoanalysis is questioned about what may be going on behind it. The psychological suffering of the suicidal patient hides many things. The unconscious must then be questioned in order to break the grip of the taboo.
Article 3. Prévalence et facteurs associés au risque suicidaire lié à la déception amoureuse au nord Bénin en 2023
Authors: Ataigba Ireti Nethania Elie , Moussa Djibrilla , Ousseyni Zika Oumou , Houndonougbo Martial Paterne , Adoufou Abdias Kwamé , Tokpanoude Coovi Ignace , Djidonou Anselme , Douma Maiga Djibo , Tognon Tchegnonsi Francis , Gandaho Prosper
Published: May 2024

Introduction : Les relations entre les humains notamment les relations amoureuses ne connaissent pas toutes une fin heureuse, certaines se terminent par une rupture douloureuse Avec des corollaires psychologiques désastreuses pouvant aller d’un deuil simple de la relation à un désespoir total à l’origine d’idéation suicidaire voir même de passage à l’acte suicidaire. Objectif : Etudier la prévalence et les facteurs associés au risque suicidaire lié à la déception amoureuse chez les élèves dans la commune de Pèrèrè en 2023. Méthodes : Étude transversale descriptive à visée analytique menée dans le nord du Bénin de janvier à novembre 2023. Un échantillonnage par sondage stratifié proportionnel à deux niveaux a été utilisée. La variable dépendante est la présence du risque suicidaire en lien avec une déception amoureuse. Elle a été mesurée avec l’échelle Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). Résultats : Au total, 246 élèves ont été enquêtés. La tranche d’âge la plus représentée était celle de 18 ans et plus avec une prédominance masculine. Le risque suicidaire était présent chez 22 personnes soit une prévalence de 08,94 %. En analyse multivariée, il ressort que la détresse mentale suite à la déception amoureuse était la seule variable ayant une association significative avec le risque suicidaire lié à la déception amoureuse (ORa (IC95 %) = 14,07 (1,83-107,88) ; p=0,011). Conclusion : Lorsque le deuil d’une relation amoureuse passe d’un deuil simple à une grande détresse mentale, il urge de proposer un soutien psychologique professionnel au sujet en souffrance afin prévenir tout passage à l’acte suicidaire pouvant parfois réussir.
Discipliner et punir : les déterminants juridiques et techniques de la politique de sanctions américaine
Authors: Arbus Alexandre
Published: May 2024

À partir de la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, les États-Unis ont développé un véritable arsenal administratif et juridique pour accompagner l’utilisation croissante des sanctions économiques en matière de politique étrangère. Les programmes de sanctions américains ont connu de profondes mutations depuis la fin de la guerre froide, se traduisant par un renforcement de leur portée extraterritoriale, un ciblage plus précis des entités sanctionnées et une surveillance accrue des flux financiers. Alors que les États-Unis doivent faire face à de nouvelles stratégies de contournement de leurs sanctions depuis l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie en février 2022, il apparaît pertinent d’étudier les dimensions juridiques et techniques de la politique de sanctions économiques américaine.
Résilience de l’économie russe face aux sanctions : éléments d’explication
Authors: Teurtrie David
Published: May 2024

Les sanctions économiques à l’encontre de la Russie sont l’un des principaux volets du soutien occidental à l’Ukraine. Cependant, le décalage entre les attentes des élites occidentales et les résultats des sanctions interroge sur leur degré de connaissance de la Russie et sur leur capacité à prendre en compte les nouveaux équilibres internationaux. La résilience de l’économie russe peut s’expliquer notamment par la politique d’autonomisation économique mise en œuvre par le Kremlin et par le refus des puissances émergentes de participer aux sanctions. Il convient néanmoins de s’interroger sur la durabilité de la résilience russe face aux problèmes structurels internes, aux conséquences à moyen terme des sanctions ainsi qu’au poids des dépenses militaires.
Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care: What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know
Authors: Biernacki Pamela , Kverno Karan
Published: May 2024

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses and frequently co-occur with other mental and somatic symptoms or disorders. Primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) are key in reducing the treatment gap through early identification, treatment, and/or referral to behavioral health providers. Confronting primary care NPs are problems with time constraints, multiple comorbidities, and limited mental health training, particularly in relation to the differences in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic actions of first-line anxiety disorder medications across age groups. The current article provides a brief summary of evidence-based treatment focusing on pharmacotherapy for anxiety disorders in the primary care setting. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 62
(5), 7–10.]
Effects of Telenursing on Drug Attitudes, Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Individuals With Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Öz Hilal Seki , Ayhan Didem , Öz Fatma
Published: May 2024

Purpose

During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, health services offered to individuals diagnosed with mental disorders were interrupted, and use of alternative methods, such as telenursing, came to the forefront.

Method

Sixty-four individuals with schizophrenia participated in the current randomized controlled trial that evaluated whether a telenursing intervention affected their drug attitudes, self-efficacy, and quality of life. Pretest, posttest, and follow-up measurements were obtained for experimental and control groups from May to August 2021. Data were collected via a Personal Information Form, Drug Attitude Inventory-10, Self-Efficacy Scale, and World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire–Short Form.

Results

Upon comparison of scores obtained by the experimental and control groups in pretest, posttest, and follow-up measurements, it was discerned that telenursing positively affected drug attitudes of participants in the experimental group and enhanced their quality of life. Although there was an increase in self-efficacy levels of the experimental group compared to the control group, the difference was not statistically significant.

Conclusion

Telenursing is an effective intervention for the improvement of drug attitudes and quality of life but is not satisfactory for the improvement of self-efficacy in individuals with schizophrenia. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 62
(10), 15–24.]
Classification of Healthy Family Indicators in Indonesia Based on a K-means Cluster Analysis
Authors: Maryani Herti , Rizkianti Anissa , Izza Nailul
Published: May 2024

Objectives: Health development is a key element of national development. The goal of improving health development at the societal level will be readily achieved if it is directed from the smallest social unit, namely the family. This was the goal of the Healthy Indonesia Program with a Family Approach. The objective of the study was to analyze variables of family health indicators across all provinces in Indonesia to identify provincial disparities based on the status of healthy families.Methods: This study examined secondary data for 2021 from the Indonesia Health Profile, provided by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, and from the 2021 welfare statistics by Statistics Indonesia (BPS). From these sources, we identified 10 variables for analysis using the k-means method, a non-hierarchical method of cluster analysis.Results: The results of the cluster analysis of healthy family indicators yielded 5 clusters. In general, cluster 1 (Papua and West Papua Provinces) had the lowest average achievements for healthy family indicators, while cluster 5 (Jakarta Province) had the highest indicator scores.Conclusions: In Indonesia, disparities in healthy family indicators persist. Nutrition, maternal health, and child health are among the indicators that require government attention.
Izražanje čustva žalosti v sodobnih slikanicah
Authors: Pezdirc Bartol Mateja
Published: May 2024

Slikanica je prva knjiga, s katero se srečajo otroci, zato ima izjemno kompleksen vpliv na njihovo estetsko doživljanje, pa tudi na njihov jezikovni, spoznavni, gibalni in čustveni razvoj. Slikanice ponujajo močno orodje za razumevanje lastnih in tujih čustev in so tako pomemben dejavnik pri usvajanju čustvene pismenosti. V prispevku se bom osredotočila na primarno in univerzalno čustvo žalosti, pri čemer me bo zanimalo, kako je žalost izražena skozi interakcijo verbalne in vizualne komunikacije. Analiza izbranih slikanic s tematiko žalosti je pokazala, da jih lahko razdelimo v tri skupine: prve so namenjene otrokom in staršem, ki se soočajo z izgubo bližnjega, druge so namenjene otrokom v predbralnem in začetnem bralnem obdobju in so usmerjene v prepoznavanje in izražanje čustev, tretje pa prinašajo različne odtenke čustvenih stanj, njihovo vizualno branje pa je izrazito odprto in omogoča številne interpretacije, zato presegajo običajnega otroškega naslovnika in so namenjene bralcem vseh starosti.
Soodvisnost etične komponente in naracije na primerih Zupanovega Klementa in Camusevega Tujca
Authors: Medvešček Ana
Published: May 2024

Vplivi narativnih elementov (predvsem pripovedovalca in vrst diskurza) na etični potencial literarnega dela so tolikšni in tako raznovrstni, da lahko glede nanje ločimo tri različne vrste etične komponente (odprto, usmerjajočo in tezno). Vsaki je lasten specifični pripovedni diskurz, ki vpliva na tri najpomembnejše komponente etičnega potenciala (čut za možno, oblikovanje in utrjevanje identitete ter čut za razumevanje in toleranco). Ta se uresničuje preko bralčevih etičnih sodb, ki se lahko pojavljajo na zunanji (povezane z avtorjem), posredovalni (povezane s pripovedovalcem) in notranji (povezane z literarnimi liki) ravni pripovednega procesa. Narativni vplivi na etični potencial in na bralčeve sodbe so v članku ilustrirani na primerih Camusovega Tujca in Zupanovega Klementa z ozirom na vse tri ravni pripovednega procesa in na odnose med avtorjem, pripovedovalcem, literarnim delom ter bralcem. Vloga bralca in vsakokratnega branja je za uresničitev etičnih vplivov ključna in zato lahko govorimo le o možnih, ne pa o gotovih vplivih določenega literarnega dela na bralca.
The Circulation of the Novel between Romania and (the Former) Yugoslavia (1918–2020): Imperial (Dis)Continuities in Post-Imperial East-Central Europe
Authors: Ung Snejana
Published: May 2024

This article aims to investigate the circulation of the novel between Romania and (the former) Yugoslavia from 1918 to 2020. Based on the data provided primarily by DCRT (The Chronological Dictionary of the Translated Novel in Romania) and the COBISS database, the translation flows are analyzed in four subperiods: 1918–1946, 1947–1964, 1965–1989, and 1990–2020. The quantitative data are used to further examine which novels were translated and how they crossed borders in this part of post-imperial Eastern Europe. I show that, apart from communist internationalism, the imperial legacy, which was replaced by globalization processes after the fall of communism and the Yugoslav wars, also plays a major role in the dissemination of the novel, influencing both the corpus and the channels of circulation. I argue that acknowledging and analyzing the usually overlooked non-national, sub-national, and supra-national elements reveals the heterogeneity of these literatures, which could be construed as inter- and transnational literatures.
Characterization and Identification of Dependence in EMG Signals from Action Potentials and Random Firing Patterns
Authors: León Gabriela , López Emely , López Hans , Hernandez Cesar
Published: May 2024

Electromyographic (EMG) signals are biomedical signals that represent neuromuscular activities. The EMG signal is neither stationary nor periodic and exhibits complex interference patterns of several single motor unit action potentials (SMUAPs). This study aims to characterize EMG signals concerning firing patterns and other characteristics and to identify whether these MUAP firing patterns present short-range dependencies (SRD) or long-range dependencies (LRD). To do so, we characterized 208 EMG signals in terms of the number of phases, turns and combinations of phases. Then, we performed a statistical comparison of the (more efficient) Variance-time plot against the (less bias) Log-scale diagram for the estimation of the Hurst parameter and detection of LRD. Using these estimators, we managed to detect LRD in a sample taken with needle electrodes. In contrast, the tools used for the dependence identification on signals achieved with surface electrodes did not yield conclusive results on such dependence.
The Krabat Motif in the Songs and Musicals of Liedermacher Gerhard Gundermann
Authors: Robb David
Published: May 2024

This article looks at Gerhard Gundermann’s use of the Krabat motif from Jurij Brězan’s novel Krabat or the Transformation of the World in his Liedertheater productions with Brigade Feuerstein in the GDR and, post-unification, in his solo songs. From Hoyerswerda in South-East Germany, Gundermann was simultaneously an open-cast miner and a singer/songwriter and dramatist who died prematurely in 1998 at the age of 43. Emerging out of the GDR singing club movement in the late 1970s, he relentlessly exposed the ruling SED Party’s monopoly on power in his work with Brigade Feuerstein. After German unification, as a solo performer, he became the mouthpiece of culturally disenfranchised East Germans. Twenty-five years after his death—in the wake of renewed interest in this performer as evidenced by Andreas Dresen’s film Gundermann (2018) and Grit Lemke’s documentary Gundermann Revier (2019)—it is time for a proper academic assessment of his work. This study breaks new ground, firstly in its analysis of the unpublished works of Brigade Feuerstein and secondly by exploring the extent to which Gundermann’s life work was underpinned by the philosophy of Krabat, in its exposing of humans’ exploitation of one another and their environment. In this, one can see how Gundermann created an aesthetic approach that successfully spanned two political systems.
Cladistics with geometric morphometric data: The variability of the calvarium in the genus Homo
Authors: Simon-Maciejewski Margaux , Manzi Giorgio , Zeitoun Valéry , Mounier Aurélien
Published: May 2024

Ces 30 dernières années, plusieurs protocoles permettant d’utiliser des données 3D de morphométrie géométrique en cladistique ont été proposés. Fortement critiqués, ces protocoles ne sont qu’occasionnellement utilisés en paléoanthropologie, malgré le potentiel évident d’une telle approche. Dans cette étude, nous avons testé deux protocoles différents afin d’évaluer l’information phylogénétique dérivée des données de morphométrie géométrique, que nous avons appliqué à 23 unités taxonomiques opérationnelles (UTOs) représentant les genres Pongo, Gorilla, Pan, Australopithecus et Homo. Ces 23 UTOs sont issues de la moyenne des coordonnées procrustes alignées (analyse procruste généralisée) de trois configurations de points-repères (148, 347 et 636 points-repères) décrivant la morphologie du calvarium de 78 spécimens. Le premier protocole utilise les coordonnées des composantes principales, obtenues après une analyse en composantes principales, comme variables décrivant les UTOs. La seconde approche utilise directement les coordonnées 3D alignées des points-repères. Ces deux ensembles de données ont ensuite été analysés à l’aide des algorithmes "heuristic" et "branch-and-bound" implémentés dans le logiciel TNT. Ces analyses ont produit un arbre cladistique unique pour chaque jeu de données. Indépendamment de la matrice utilisée pour obtenir les arbres, ces résultats préliminaires sont phylogénétiquement cohérents et soutiennent des hypothèses paléoanthropologiques intéressantes.
Se « protéger » derrière son nez rouge ? Le travail émotionnel des artistes-clowns à l’hôpital
Authors: Bodelet Claire
Published: May 2024

Cet article vise à éclairer une part évidente mais invisible du travail des clown·es à l’hôpital : le travail de gestion des émotions. Ce type de travail doit leur permettre de rester créatif·ves tout au long de la journée, quels que soient les services et les situations. De fait, l’hôpital n’est pas un lieu de travail « naturel » pour des clown·es, et iels doivent se confronter à une série de situations qui peuvent être plus ou moins déstabilisantes. Comment les clown·es parviennent-iels à faire leur métier à l’hôpital? Comment travaillent-iels avec les émotions? Quelles stratégies mettent-iels en place pour assurer leur endurance émotionnelle et « tenir » dans la profession? D’inspiration interactionniste, l’analyse s’intéresse aussi bien au rôle de l’organisation du travail dans la régulation des émotions, qu’au travail émotionnel que ces artistes accomplissent en actes, dans son déroulement quotidien à l’hôpital. En s’intéressant de près aux spécificités de leur activité, l’article ouvre de nouvelles pistes pour penser les différentes façons d’utiliser les émotions au service de chaque prestation.
The Narrative Construction of Coffee for Peace
Authors: Tañongon Crina Escabarte
Published: May 2024

This article shows the narrative construction of a social enterprise, Coffee for Peace, against the backdrop of historical conflict, cultural differences, and poverty in Philippine conflict areas. The article hinges on the principle of Communicative Constitution of Organization (CCO), which holds that organizations are communicatively constituted. Within the CCO framework, narrative is employed as a construction device that determines how an organization is constituted because of the ability of narrative to organize events and experience from multiple settings. As org events happen in different interactional contexts, an intertextual analysis was used in making sense of narrative fragments from 45 articles about Coffee for Peace. The coding has shown six SE concepts that communicatively constructed Coffee for Peace, namely innovation, inclusive development, sustainability, training and mentorship, social value creation, and social impact. The article concludes that the communicative events and practices of Coffee for Peace constructed its identity as a social enterprise.
Implementing Equitable Practices Through Transformative Leadership
Authors: Askew Da'Ja'Nay
Published: May 2024

This chapter explores the Coming Together Culture Program (CTCP), a transformative initiative for Black high school students aimed at promoting college readiness. Utilizing Critical Race Theory and the concept of Black Joy, the CTCP offers culturally-engaging campus visits to higher education institutions, specifically predominantly White Institutions (PWIs), fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment. The author shares personal experiences and social positionalities in this chapter as they vastly influenced the creation of the CTCP and their career in higher education. The chapter highlights the effectiveness of this approach in enhancing Black students' educational experiences and challenges traditional practices in higher education. It underscores the importance of innovative strategies and continuous advocacy in nurturing diverse student populations and contributing to a more equitable academic landscape.
Increasing Speech and Language Outcomes in Schools Through Teacher Training, Collaboration, and Co-Teaching Methods
Authors: DeSanto Alicia
Published: May 2024

This chapter will discuss the need for collaboration between related service providers and teachers within schools, specifically speech-language pathologists. SLPs possess a background knowledge of language and how it pertains to classroom success, leading to advanced reading scores. However, collaboration between SLPs and teachers still needs to be improved in many districts nationwide. The author will not only examine what knowledge already exists among teachers regarding speech-language pathology in schools and detail the research supporting collaboration but will also provide a framework for SLP-provided training for teachers in schools and discuss the different methods of intervention in schools, including other direct and indirect service delivery models. Implementing proactive measures will eventually lead to expedited identification of speech and language disorders, further classroom carryover, faster dismissal from pull-out services, and decreased caseloads for school-based SLPs.
Contemporary Issues and Framings in Crowdsourced Education Dialogue
Authors: Trajkovski Goran , Rodergas Eduard Fabregat
Published: May 2024

This study analyzed discussions on Reddit to explore perspectives on contemporary issues in education. Data was collected from three education-focused subreddits using Python APIs. In total, 9,697 submissions and comments were analyzed using an inductive qualitative approach and topic modeling to identify key themes. Results revealed multifaceted debates around major issues like challenges in navigating the changing landscape of education, ways to advance higher education, the goal of nurturing holistic development, and examining education from diverse perspectives. Specific topics like education funding, classroom technology, equity in access, and curriculum debates were prevalent. Findings provide insight into the complex public discourse on education, highlighting areas of consensus and debate. This analysis on Reddit presents an opportunity to understand perspectives from diverse stakeholders and promote collective understanding as education continues to evolve in a rapidly changing society.
Empowering Informed Healthcare Choices in Rural Areas
Authors: Komalasari Rita
Published: May 2024

To bridge the gap between patients' desire for active involvement in healthcare decisions and the availability of trustworthy resources, the chapter introduces SIKDA. This groundbreaking model aims to empower patients and caregivers by facilitating informed patient decision-making. SIKDA represents a transformative approach to consumer health information, providing patients with a single point of access to credible and up-to-date health information online and the knowledge and guidance of a librarian. By leveraging existing NHS online resources and collaborating with public and medical librarians, SIKDA ensures accessibility and inclusivity for diverse demographics, minimizing costs to public services. The study establishes the foundation for a novel paradigm, enhancing patient engagement, healthcare outcomes, information literacy, and collaborative efforts in the digital healthcare era.
Blockchain's Potential Effect on the Healthcare Industry
Authors: Pandey Binay Kumar , Paramashivan Mukundan Appadurai , Nassa Vinay Kumar , Mahajan Darshan A. , Dadheech Pankaj , George A. S. Hovan , George A. Shaji
Published: May 2024

Block chain secures data. Blockchain imitates computerised trading markets. The 2008 cryptocurrency and transaction network Bitcoin leads blockchain technology. When buyers or sellers declare payments, blockchain transfers bitcoin. Blockchain can change finance like the Internet. Block chain technology may affect medicine. This fast-growing issue affects many healthcare providers. Open, irreversible, stable, and collaborative technology are preferred by cryptocurrency over regulated, hidden, proprietary, and changeable ones. Blockchain is used in medical records, security, database management, and biotechnology regulation. Blockchain helps biopharmaceuticals track illicit medications. It monitors medicines and counterfeiters. This book chapter presents a comprehensive block chain technology for health sector decision makers and explores difficulties and constraints using a suitable markup. Here are current and potential medical blockchain applications.