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Internationalisation of higher education in the new normal in universities: university management perspectives
Authors: Fasanmi Success Ayodeji
Published: November 2023

Universities are universal communities where knowledge is transmitted. It is expected that such knowledge should be globally relevant. Internationalisation of Higher Education is the integration of global dimensions into the delivery of higher education. New normal came because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted every sector of human life including education. This had a great effect on public universities as most of them lacked the capacity to switch online. This constituted a setback for the academic calendar. The mixed method research design was adopted for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select two states based on concentration of universities. These include Ogun State with 12 universities and Osun State with 11 universities. Both States have the highest number of universities in Nigeria. The Management is represented in the study by Heads of Department (HODs). Sixty HODs were selected from Ogun State, while 55 HODs were selected from Osun State. The study found out that internationalisation in universities is faced with challenges, which include funding and insecurity among others. The paper recommended among others the need for all beneficiaries of university education to be involved in funding universities to cope with the realities of the new normal.
Probing chaos in the spherical p-spin glass model
Authors: Correale Lorenzo , Polkovnikov Anatoli , Schirò Marco , Silva Alessandro
Published: November 2023

We study the dynamics of a quantum p-spin glass model starting from initial states defined in microcanonical shells, in a classical regime. We compute different chaos estimators, such as the Lyapunov exponent and the Kolmogorov-Sinai entropy, and find a marked maximum as a function of the energy of the initial state. By studying the relaxation dynamics and the properties of the energy landscape we show that the maximal chaos emerges in correspondence with the fastest spin relaxation and the maximum complexity, thus suggesting a qualitative picture where chaos emerges as the trajectories are scattered over the exponentially many saddles of the underlying landscape. We also observe hints of ergodicity breaking at low energies, indicated by the correlation function and a maximum of the fidelity susceptibility.
Design and analysis of a 4-axis cartesian robot for unloading plastic injection machines in industrial applications
Authors: Dağdelen Yiğit , Akyüz Fikret , Feyzioğlu Ahmet , Toptaş Ersin
Published: November 2023

In both industrial and educational settings, efficient handling of products from Plastic Injection Machines is crucial for precise and stable system operation. Enhancements in the design and production processes, achieved through the implementation of a Four Axis (4D) BOM type Cartesian System, lead to significant improvements in cost-effectiveness and product quality. In this study focuses on optimizing system operations, including rotational movements and the operation of the vertical cylinder through forward-backward movements. Finite element analysis is employed to investigate potential issues arising from shape changes in the mechanical structure due to dynamic loads on the plate joint connections. By addressing these concerns during the design phase through simulation, mechanical structure errors are eliminated, resulting in improved system performance.
Bioremediation of Cr(VI) using indigenous bacterial strains isolated from a common industrial effluent treatment plant in Vishakhapatnam
Authors: Padma Seragadam , Srinivas Badri , Ghanta Kartik Chandra , Dutta Susmita
Published: November 2023

The present study focuses on removing hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) using indigenous metal-resistant bacterial strains isolated from a common industrial effluent treatment plant, a contaminated site in Vishakhapatnam. Three high metal-resistant isolates were screened by growing them in nutrient agar media containing different Cr(VI) concentrations for 24 h at 35 ± 2 °C. The three strains’ minimum inhibitory concentrations of Cr(VI) were examined at neutral pH and 35 ± 2 °C temperature. Morphological, biochemical, and molecular characterizations were carried out, and the strains were identified as Bacillus subtilis NITSP1, Rhizobium pusense NITSP2, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa NITSP3. Elemental composition and functional group analysis of the native and metal-loaded cells were done using energy-dispersive spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, respectively. The operating conditions were optimized using a one-factor-at-a-time analysis. When compared with three bacterial isolates, maximum Cr(VI) removal (80.194 ± 4.0%) was observed with Bacillus subtilis NITSP1 with an initial Cr(VI) concentration of 60 mg/L, pH 7.0, an inoculum size of 2% (v/v), and an incubation period of 24 h. The logistic model was used to predict the variation of biomass growth with time. The present study can be extended to remove heavy metals from industrial wastewater in an environmental-friendly manner.
Investigating biodegradation of polyethylene and polypropylene microplastics in Tehran DWTPs
Authors: Tabatabaei Fatemeh , Mafigholami Roya , Moghimi Hamid , Khoramipoor Sanaz
Published: November 2023

Microplastic (MP) pollution is a growing concern and various methods are being sought to alleviate the level of pollution worldwide. This study investigates the biodegradation capacity of MPs by indigenous microorganisms of raw water from Tehran drinking water treatment plants. By exposing polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) MPs to selected microbial colonies, structural, morphological, and chemical changes were detected by scanning electron microscope (SEM), cell weight measurement, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy test, and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). Selected bacterial strains include Pseudomonas protegens strain (A), Bacillus cereus strain (B), and Pseudomonas protegens strain (C). SEM analysis showed roughness and cracks on PP MPs exposed to strains A and C. However, PE MPs exposed to strain B faced limited degradation. In samples related to strain A, the Raman spectrum was completely changed, and a new chemical structure was created. Both TGA and FTIR analysis confirmed changes detected by Raman analysis of PP and PE MPs in chemical changes in this study. The results of cell dry weight loss for microbial strains A, B, and C were 13.5, 38.6, and 25.6%, respectively. Moreover, MPs weight loss was recorded at 32.6% for PP MPs with strain A, 13.3% for PE MPs with strain B, and 25.6% for PP MPs with strain C.
Territorialidad y fronteras en los aymaras de Tarapacá en Chile. Un espacio al borde del derecho vigente
Authors: Espinoza Collao Alvaro Daniel , Ovando Santana Cristian
Published: November 2023

La formación histórica de la frontera habitada por las comunidades aymaras de la región de Tarapacá en el norte Chile se ha configurado de territorialidades diversas culturalmente. Desde la colonización española y posteriormente por las nacientes repúblicas, las fronteras han marcado las dinámicas de la población. No obstante, sus habitantes mantienen prácticas basadas en una movilidad ancestral relacionada a otras divisiones espaciales históricas como parte de su territorialidad, aspecto protegido expresamente en el derecho actual. El objetivo de este trabajo es relacionar la configuración de la zona de frontera desde la cosmopraxis aymara, asumiendo esta realidad desde el concepto de territorialidad que regula las comunidades indígenas transfronterizas en la estructura jurídica internacional. Desde la genealogía como estrategia de análisis, complementada con la dogmática jurídica, se propone que el Estado actúa homogeneizando el espacio transfronterizo, lo que lo sitúa en una zona de incumplimientos jurídicos. Se contemplan casos desde inicios del siglo XXI a 2023.
EDUCA CIM: EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE ATRAVÉS DA GAMIFICAÇÃO
Authors: Andrade de Carvalho Marisa Labara , Gomes dos Santos Ana Zulmira , Rodrigues Martins de Freitas Gabriel
Published: November 2023

O EDUCA CIM é um projeto do Centro de Informação sobre Medicamentos da UFPB, que fez uso da gamificação como metodologia ativa para transmitir informações sobre educação em saúde e autocuidado, para alunos do ensino fundamental de uma escola privada no município de João Pessoa-PB, no ano de 2021. Impactar crianças com conteúdo científico só é possível por meio de atividades que despertem interesse ao aprendizado, como é o caso de jogos interativos.  Dessa forma, foram elaborados jogos com o intuito de aproximar  o público alvo e estimular  debates que contribuíram para o controle da pandemia de Covid-19.
IMPORTÂNCIA DA EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA
Authors: Steffler Leobett Jaqueline , Cardozo de Avila Clarice , De Camargo Soffner Ingrid , Neubauer Maria Luisa , Zorzi Taise , Müller Tones Aline Raquel , Aparecida de Almeida Alves Alcione
Published: November 2023

A extensão universitária é vista como um dos pilares da universidade. O presente estudo tem como objetivo descrever a importância da extensão universitária para com a sociedade, os desafios para implementação e continuidade dos programas de extensão e a importância do Programa de extensão “Amigos da Reciclagem” institucionalizado na Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Campus Cerro Largo/RS. A metodologia refere-se a uma pesquisa descritiva com abordagem qualitativa. A Universidade tem como objetivo atender os anseios da população, nesse contexto a extensão universitária, por meio do desenvolvimento de ações de extensão como o “Amigos da Reciclagem”, atinge a finalidade de transmitir o conhecimento produzido no âmbito acadêmico, auxiliando na conscientização e entendimento das problemáticas sociais locais e regionais.
Determinación numérica de la estabilidad de embarcaciones pesqueras
Authors: Acosta Pastor Victor N. , Loarte Vicuña Víctor A.
Published: November 2023

Se sabe bien que la estabilidad es el requisito de seguridad más importante para las naves. Uno debe tener una buena información sobre la estabilidad de la nave en la fase del diseño preliminar para reducir riesgos. La estabilidad inicial de la nave es un criterio importante y puede evaluarse estrechamente en términos de los parámetros de forma y del centro vertical de gravedad. En este estudio, usando algunos datos de naves, se deducen las formulaciones aproximadas por medio del análisis de regresión para los cálculos expresados en términos de los parámetros del diseño preliminar de la nave que pueden proporcionar los cálculos aproximados de GM facilmente. Así los diseñadores pueden proporcionar la estabilidad de la nave en la fase del diseño preliminar y también un juego de parámetros de diseño apropiados para mejorar la estabilidad de la embarcación que puede determinarse fácilmente.
Controlador Unificado de Flujo de Potencia en la transmisión de la energía eléctrica
Authors: Moreno Rodolfo , Paucar V. Leonardo
Published: November 2023

El Controlador Unificado de Flujo de Potencia 6 UPFC (Unified Power Flow Controller) es una de las más importantes aplicaciones de la electrónica de potencia en los modernos sistemas eléctricos de potencia. El UPFC constituye uno de los más recientes dispositivos FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission System) con el que se busca flexibilizar la transmisión en corriente alterna permitiendo controlar, en forma independiente, los flujos de potencia activa y reactiva enviados a través de una línea de transmisión en alta tensión. El control sobre el flujo de potencia se logra por la inyección en serie con la línea de transmisión de una tensión alterna de magnitudy fase ajustables, generada por un inversor de tensión empleando la modulación de ancho de pulso (PWM por Pulse Width Modulation). La corriente de línea que pasa por los terminales de este convertidor y la tensión en los mismos establecerá un intercambio de potencia activa yreactiva, siendo necesaria para el manejo de la potencia activa que este inversor esté conectado a un segundo inversor controlado como rectificador PWM. En el presente trabajo se muestran los resultados obtenidos por simulación del UPFC conectado a un sistema elemental detransmisión de potencia para una primera evaluación y en donde el modelo utilizado para el UPFC se basa en el modelo de componente fundamental de tensión y corriente del inversor de tensión y en la aplicación de transformaciones d-q que permite plantear el control quedesacoplará las componentes de potencia activa "P" y reactiva "Q".
Equivalentes externos para análisis de seguridad de sistemas eléctricos interconectados
Authors: Paucar V. Leonardo , Riders Marcos J.
Published: November 2023

En el planeamiento, operación y control de los sistemas eléctricos de potencia así como en el análisis de los mercados eléctricos, parte de la red eléctrica puede ser representada por equivalentes reducidos, lográndose así una disminución de la dimensión del problema, facilitando de ese modo el procesamiento computacional de problemas como el flujo de potencia, análisis de cortocircuito, despacho económico, estabilidad transitoria, entre otros, los cuales son realizados rutinariamente en los centros de control. En el presente artículo se presentan los principales métodos para determinar equivalentes externos utilizados principalmente en el análisis de seguridad de sistemas de potencia interconectados. Se incluyen los resultados de análisis de seguridad utilizando equivalentes externos aplicados al sistema de prueba Ward-Hale de 6 barras, y otra aplicación utilizando datos de un sistema real correspondiente a una configuración de 313 barras del sistema eléctrico interconectado nacional peruano (SEIN).
Influencia de la proporción molar etanol/agua en la solución precursora sobre la morfología y actividad fotocatalítica de películas pirolíticas de ZnO
Authors: Quinta María , Rodríguez Juan , Sólis José L. , Estrada Walter
Published: November 2023

Películas delgadas de óxido de zinc, fueron fabricadas por un sistema de rociado pirolítico equipado con un arreglo óptico que asegura el control in-situ del crecimiento de la película. Una solución 0.1 M de acetato de zinc diluida en una mezcla de etanol y agua, fue usada como solución precursora. La temperatura de depósito y el pH de la solución precursora fueron mantenidos a 350°C y 4.5 respectivamente. Los patrones de difracción de rayos X, revelan que las películas fueron la fase zincita con un tamaño de grano dependiente de la proporción molar etanol/agua, Γ, en la solución precursora. El patrón de interferencia obtenido durante el crecimiento de la película fue usado para monitorear la rugosidad de la película; encontrándose que esta relacionado con los resultados de análisis superficial y óptico obtenido por microscopia electrónica de barrido (SEM) y medidas espectrofotométricas, respectivamente. Los resultados fotoelectrocatalíticos indicaron que hay una correlación del volumen molar parcial de etanol respecto al agua en la solución de rociado con la eficiencia foto catalítica de las películas de ZnO. Encontramos que la máxima foto degradación del anaranjado de metilo en la solución ocurre usando películas de ZnO obtenidas de Γ igual a 0,12.
German Version of the Mobile Agnew Relationship Measure: Translation and Validation Study
Authors: von Wulffen Clemens , Marciniak Marta Anna , Rohde Judith , Kalisch Raffael , Binder Harald , Tuescher Oliver , Kleim Birgit
Published: November 2023

Background

The mobile Agnew Relationship Measure (mARM) is a self-report questionnaire for the evaluation of digital mental health interventions and their interactions with users. With the global increase in digital mental health intervention research, translated measures are required to conduct research with local populations.

Objective

The aim of this study was to translate and validate the original English version of the mARM into a German version (mARM-G).

Methods

A total of 2 native German speakers who spoke English as their second language conducted forward translation of the original items. This version was then back translated by 2 native German speakers with a fluent knowledge of English. An independent bilingual reviewer then compared these drafts and created a final German version. The mARM-G was validated by 15 experts in the field of mobile app development and 15 nonexperts for content validity and face validity; 144 participants were recruited to conduct reliability testing as well as confirmatory factor analysis.

Results

The content validity index of the mARM-G was 0.90 (expert ratings) and 0.79 (nonexperts). The face validity index was 0.89 (experts) and 0.86 (nonexperts). Internal consistency for the entire scale was Cronbach α=.91. Confirmatory factor analysis results were as follows: the chi-square statistic to df ratio was 1.66. Comparative Fit Index was 0.87 and the Tucker-Lewis Index was 0.86. The root mean square error of approximation was 0.07.

Conclusions

The mARM-G is a valid and reliable tool that can be used for future studies in German-speaking countries.
El lenguaje como acoplamiento entre mente, cuerpo y entorno en los modelos de la cognición extendida y el exocerebro
Authors: Hernández Cruz Mildreth Lilieth
Published: November 2023

El propósito del siguiente ensayo es brindar una introducción de forma sistemática hacia las hipótesis de “cognición extendida” –que presentaron los filósofos de la mente Andy Clark y David Chalmers (1998)– y la hipótesis del “exocerebro” –que presentó el antropólogo y sociólogo Roger Bartra (2012)–. En el ensayo rescataremos puntos en común entre ambas hipótesis y concluimos que las dos propuestas teóricas –que provienen de distintas disciplinas, desde la Filosofía y desde la Antropología– son compatibles y se llegan a complementar en temas que se refieren al uso del lenguaje y al uso de artefactos.
Representaciones sociales sobre el adolescente en conflicto con la ley: de las normas a las prácticas
Authors: Ascensio Martínez Christian
Published: November 2023

Representaciones sociales sobre el adolescente en conflicto con la ley: de las normas a las prácticas
Project EngiBot: Engineering Insights through NLP- driven Chatbot
Authors: Pande Yash
Published: November 2023

Abstract: A chatbot is an automated system designed to engage with users, offering human-like conversations and promptly responding to their queries based on the input provided. This technology creates a seamless illusion of interacting with a human interlocutor. This chatbot empowers students with the ability to access information about college activities from anywhere with an internet connection. Furthermore, it extends its capabilities to guide engineering students on various aspects, including identifying colleges with the highest salary packages, exploring trending domains within the field, and providing a roadmap for mastering these domains. The development of the college inquiry chatbot involved the utilization of a Natural Language Processing (NLP) system that assesses and understands user questions and messages. Understanding that people interact with varying emotional states and attitudes, chatbots adhere to defined rules, ensuring polite and accurate communication with customers, mirroring human interaction. Additionally, the chatbot offers invaluable insights on the technologies essential for achieving expertise in a specific engineering domain, serving as a comprehensive resource for students in their educational journey. They significantly reduce response times, allowing students to receive prompt and accurate answers.
“Blood Analysis Using Image Processing”
Authors: Pujari Anuj
Published: November 2023

Abstract: The human blood is a health indicator; it delivers necessary substances such as oxygen and substance that provides nourishment is necessary. Hence, segmentation of blood cells and identification of blood type is very important. The human blood consists of the RBCs, WBCs, Platelets and Plasma. Presently, lab technician tests blood groups manually and they use a device called Hemacytometer and microscope to count blood cells. But this method is extremely time consuming, monotonous and leads to the inaccurate results due to human errors. To overcome the problems regarding time, accuracy and cost, a method is proposed based on processing of images acquired from laboratory. The image processing techniques such as Segmentation, Morphological operations and Circular Hough Transform will test with some samples. In healthcare, blood testing is observed to be as one of the most significant medical examination tests. In pathology labs, different types of blood cells are counted to diagnose the diseases patient.
Securing the Future of Wireless Sensor Networks: Challenges, Threats, and Innovative Solutions
Authors: Kaur Sehajpreet , Monal Baby
Published: November 2023

Abstract: This research study underscores the critical significance of securing Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) due to their essential role in a broad spectrum of applications. Wireless Sensor Networks comprised of interconnected sensor nodes, have revolutionized data collection and real-time monitoring, but theirsusceptibility to security threats is a significant concern. With the rapid expansion of WSNs, the paper emphasizes the urgency of addressing their security to avert data breaches and cyberattacks. The paper’s objectives encompass in-depth analysis of WSN architecture, comprehensive literature reviews, identification of key security challenges, exploration of threats, presentation of innovative security solutions, examination of real-world cases,and projection of future trends. It offers readers a roadmap fromfoundational understanding to envisioning the evolving landscape of WSN security, aiming to provide a comprehensive analysis of the difficulties, risks, and cutting-edge solutions that will shape the future of WSN security.
Desafíos de la movilización y comunicación de la salud: el caso de la Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 en México
Authors: García-Cruz Juan Carlos , González-Zambrano Ana Laura , Rueda-Romero Xenia A.
Published: November 2023

El objetivo de este trabajo es identificar los elementos comunicativos indispensables para generar un efectiva comunicación de la salud y su relación con las políticas sanitarias, acciones y estrategias. Para ello, a partir de un estudio de caso se realizaron entrevistas a médicos e investigadores en Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 en México. Obtuvimos un análisis sobre la manera en que se relacionan las comunidades médicas y científicas con la sociedad, desde su participación en espacios al interior de las comunidades científicas y la apertura a los diálogos y desafíos que se enfrentan. Finalmente, se proponen elementos comunicativos para establecer una efectiva comunicación de la salud.
Síndrome de Balint y trombosis de senos venosos cerebrales: reporte de caso
Authors: López Delgado Darío Sebastián , Chapues Andrade Gloria Liliana , Zambrano Urbano José Leonel , Padilla Espinosa Karen Yamile
Published: November 2023

Introducción: el síndrome de Balint es un trastorno neurológico infrecuente, de etiología diversa, cuya presentación incluye la triada clásica de: simultagnosia, ataxia óptica y apraxia oculomotora, síntomas secundarios asociados a lesiones parieto-occipitales, con pronóstico variable según la etiología que se encuentre. A continuación, se reporta un caso secundario a una trombosis de senos venosos.
Presentación del caso: mujer de 66 años que ingresa a urgencias por cefalea aguda asociada a síntomas neurológicos progresivos con compromiso visual. Presentó tensión arterial elevada, simultagnosia, ataxia óptica y apraxia oculomotora. Los estudios imagenológicos reportaron hemorragia subaracnoidea por trombosis de seno sigmoideo izquierdo, por lo que se inició anticoagulación, antihipertensivo, con adecuada evolución del cuadro clínico.
Discusión: a pesar de que el síndrome de Balint es un trastorno poco común, de etiología diversa, con escasos reportes a escala global, el caso comentado concordó con las características descritas en la literatura. El abordaje de la paciente en su atención inicial permitió la sospecha diagnóstica oportuna y la indicación de ayudas diagnósticas imagenológicas pertinentes. Tales ayudas soportaron un manejo temprano y la adecuada evolución y resolución del cuadro, en el contexto de la asociación del síndrome a una trombosis de senos venosos cerebrales (una etiología infrecuente).
Conclusión: mediante una historia clínica completa y minuciosa, junto a un adecuado examen neurológico, es posible hacer un acercamiento diagnóstico temprano que permita generar la sospecha del síndrome de Balint y la solicitud temprana de imágenes diagnósticas que orienten en el estudio de su etiología y manejo oportuno, con mejores desenlaces en el paciente.
Reflexiones sobre dos cruces procesionales conservadas en Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida y Museu do Dinheiro: entre el Gótico tardío y el primer Renacimiento
Authors: GRANCHO Nuno Cruz
Published: November 2023

El total desconocimiento acerca de dos cruces procesionales que forman parte de instituciones museísticas portuguesas, hasta su adquisición, en la segunda mitad del siglo pasado, hace inviable cualquier investigación archivística, condicionando el conocimiento sobre estas cruces. Nuestros esfuerzos se centran, pues, en un estudio comparativo, considerando para eso ejemplos de producción portuguesa y española correspondientes al periodo comprendido entre finales del siglo XV y la centuria siguiente. Ciertas características evidenciadas parecen corresponder a un modelo «europeo»; al mismo tiempo, muestran particularidades de carácter más regional, que nos acerca, con las reservas necesarias, hacia la producción de los centros españoles.
Vicente Rojo. Obra en común México-España (1964-2019)
Authors: LORDUY-OSÉS Lucas
Published: November 2023

Vicente Rojo (Barcelona, 1932-Ciudad de México, 2021) es reconocido internacionalmente como una figura central de la cultura y arte iberoamericano contemporáneo. Exiliado en México desde 1949, se consideró a sí mismo como un artista mexicano por formación y por voluntad, aunque nunca renunciaría a sus raíces españolas: una gran parte de su obra plástica la trasladaría a España a lo largo de más de cincuenta años, siendo mostrada en múltiples ocasiones.

El presente trabajo estudia esa trayectoria artística a través de sus exposiciones y crítica de arte en España.
La promoción de casas de vecindad en Bilbao (1876-1931): la actividad de los contratistas de obras como promotores
Authors: PALIZA MONDUATE Maite
Published: November 2023

Bilbao experimentó una gran transformación entre 1876 y 1931, fruto del desarrollo industrial, propiciado por la demanda inglesa de hierro. Ese auge atrajo a emigrantes, de manera que la población y, por ende, la demanda de vivienda creció vertiginosamente. La construcción inmobiliaria tuvo un importante desarrollo, pero la oligarquía industrial apenas invirtió en este negocio a diferencia de la burguesía de nivel medio. Dentro de este contexto numerosos contratistas promovieron casas de vecindad destinadas principalmente al alquiler. Al igual que ocurre con otros comitentes los inmuebles más relevantes corresponden al Ensanche y las principales calles del Casco Viejo, aunque hubo excepciones.
Auguste Comte og sociologiens grundlæggelse
Authors: Lilleør Anton Sylvest
Published: November 2023

Auguste Comte bliver ofte omtalt som grundlægger af sociologien, uden at det dog uddybes nærmere, hvad det vil sige. Artiklen søger at vise, i hvilken forstand man kan regne Comte blandt sociologiens grundlæggere. Comte demonstrerer på et teoretisk plan, at sociologien mangler, fordi der findes sociale fænomener, som de eksisterende videnskaber ikke kan begribe, men som kan gøres til genstand for en ny videnskab. Comte betragter det erkendende subjekt og den videnskabelige aktivitet som sådanne sociale fænomener, og det er baggrunden for, at sociologien grundlægges som en videnskab om sig selv og de øvrige videnskaber, det vil sige som en refleksiv videnskabssociologi. Selvom dele af Comtes sociologi fremstår bedaget, er den, hvad angår disse sociologiske grundtanker om videnskabelig refleksivitet og videnskaberne som genstand for sociologien, på bølgelængde med sociologien i dag.
Redaktørens forord
Authors: Laage-Thomsen Jakob
Published: November 2023

Dette åbne nummer af Dansk Sociologi består af fire originale forskningsartikler, tre boganmeldelser og fem ph.d.-omtaler. Artiklerne har trods deres forskellige temaer og tilgange det til fælles, at de klart relaterer sig til, og kommenterer på, samtidige politiske prioriteter og indsatser. Vi møder således de seneste års »tryghedspakker« i spørgsmålet om, hvordan utryghed hænger sammen med udsathed for kriminalitet; »parallelsamfundsaftalen« i spørgsmålet om, hvorvidt risikofaktorerne for at unge får en sigtelse varierer imellem udsatte og ikke-udsatte boligområder; den statslige udflytning af arbejdspladser i spørgsmålet om, på hvilke præmisser denne udflytning af arbejdspladser og institutioner sker; samt »klimavalget« i spørgsmålet om, hvorvidt vi ud fra valget i 2019 kan se systematiske aldersforskelle i vælgernes prioritering og holdning til den grønne dagsorden. Tilsammen illustrerer artiklerne den kontinuerlige og vigtige sociologiske refleksivitet i mødet med samfundets regulering og styringsforsøg.
Review of the conference book "New outlooks for the scholarly research in corporate governance"
Authors: Lazarides Themistokles
Published: November 2023

This review covers the conference book titled “New outlooks for the scholarly research in corporate governance”, edited by Marco Tutino, Valentina Santolamazza, and Alexander Kostyuk (Virtus Interpress, 2023; ISBN: 978-617-7309-23-8). During the last two decades, corporate governance as a research field has been evolving drastically. Intradisciplinary approaches and new ideas have been introduced and more importantly, traditional schools of thought have been challenged. It is appropriate to challenge traditional thought in a very dynamic corporate and global environment. This conference book is an attempt to introduce some of these new approaches and ideas of corporate governance and shed some light on the new phenomena and observations from the corporate world.
Becoming Animal_Simon Løffler
Authors: Simon Løffler  , Jonas Howden Sjøvaag
Published: November 2023

Becoming Animal has sought to explore the boundaries and parralels between the musical bodies of different creatures.
Effectiveness of Arabic Debate Community to Improve Students' Arabic Speaking Skills /Efektivitas Komunitas Debat Bahasa Arab Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berbicara Bahasa Arab Mahasiswa
Authors: Abdilah Azis Aji , Holilulloh Andi
Published: November 2023

Mahārah al-kalām or speaking skills is a skill that is difficult to master because it does not require language skills only, but language practice and environment are also needed. The use of the debate method as a means to improve students' Arabic speaking skills can also indirectly create a language environment that is very influential for foreign language students. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of the debate method in improving Arabic speaking skills. This research is field research with a descriptive qualitative approach, the data collecting technique is in the form of a note-taking method, the data that has been obtained is analyzed using the intralingual equivalent method. The result of this study is a significant increase in Arabic speaking ability in general as much as 61.5%. When viewed from the aspect of speaking skills there was an increase in the pronunciation aspect as much as 84%. In the vocabulary aspect, the percentage increase reached 87%. In the grammatical aspect, the percentage increase reached 74%, in the fluency aspect the percentage improvement reached 82%, and in the comprehension aspect, the percentage increase in debate among PBA students reached 75%. In the post-test assessment of the PBA student debate community, the highest averages of the five aspects above were pronunciation and fluency.
Developing Android-Based Applications To Improve Reading Skills | تطوير التطبيقات المستندة الأندروئيدية لتحسين مهارة القراءة
Authors: Riyadus Sholihin Nur , Hasanah Luthfi
Published: November 2023

The use of learning applications represents an innovative development in educational media aimed at enhancing the quality of learning. The development of learning applications for Class VII at MTsN 1 Karanganyar is driven by the limited availability of technology-based teaching materials and a lack of proficiency in Arabic reading skills among students. This study aims to create an Android-based learning application and assess its impact on improving reading abilities among Class VII students at MTsN 1 Karanganyar. This research follows the ADDI method, comprising four stages: needs analysis, design, development, and implementation. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, tests, questionnaires, and expert validation. The study's results indicate a significant improvement in learning achievement when using an Android-based learning application, with no students scoring below the class's minimum passing grade. The feasibility test results for the learning application showed approval from various experts: material experts at 78% (good), design experts at 75% (good), Arabic language studies teachers at 93% (very good), and student responses at 91% (very good).
The Utilization Of Audio Visual Media In Increasing Students Listening Skills
Authors: Hawema Solwina
Published: November 2023

The study aimed to address the low listening ability of grade VII students in Arabic Listening Skill at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Gisting. Educators previously used audio-visual media, but the results were not optimal because the media was only used once. The research used Classroom Action Research (CAR) with the Kurt Lewin model to answer two questions: (1) How is the implementation of the use of audio-visual media in improving listening skills (maharah istima') for grade VII students of SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Giting? (2) Can the use of audio-visual media improve the listening ability of grade VII students at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Giting? The results of the study showed that the use of audio-visual media can improve the listening ability of grade VII students at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Gisting.
INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINE LEVELS AND CHANGES DURING OMALIZUMAB TREATMENT IN CHRONIC SPONTANEOUS URTICARIA
Authors: Hoşgören-Tekin Selcen , Eyüboğlu İrem Peker , Akkiprik Mustafa , Arnau Ana Giménez , Salman Andac
Published: November 2023

Introduction: While several studies have examined the role of T
cells and related cytokines in the development of chronic spontaneous
urticaria (CSU), there is a limited amount of research focusing on the
changes in cytokine levels during omalizumab treatment. The primary
objective of this study was to investigate the inflammatory cytokine
profile (including IL-4, IL-5, IL-10, IL-13, IL-17, IL-31, IL-33, and
TNFα) among CSU patients undergoing to omalizumab treatment.
Materials and Methods: Plasma levels of cytokines were measured
using ELISA. Measurements were taken before CSU treatment, at the 3rd
and 6th months of omalizumab treatment, and once in the control group.
The severity of the patients’ disease was assessed using the weekly
Urticaria Activity Score(UAS7), and disease control was evaluated using
the Urticaria Control Test(UCT). Results: Thirty-one CSU
patients and 56 age- and gender-matched healthy controls were included.
Plasma levels of IL-4 and IL-33 were significantly lower in patients
with CSU compared to healthy controls (p=0.001; p=0.038, respectively).
During omalizumab treatment, IL-4 levels showed a significant increase
in the 3rd month compared to baseline (p=0.01), and IL-5 levels
significantly decreased in the 6th month compared to both the 3rd month
and baseline (6th month vs baseline; p=0.006, 6th month vs 3rd month;
p=0.001). Discussion: One potential mechanism of action for
omalizumab may involve its regulatory effects on type 2 inflammatory
cytokines in CSU patients. This finding partially explains the efficacy
of anti-IL-4/13 treatments in chronic spontaneous urticaria. Further
investigations on drugs targeting type 2 inflammatory cytokines in CSU
are warranted.
Municipal Anaerobic Filter Effluent Treatment Using Advanced Oxidation Processes for Unrestricted Crop Production
Authors: Oluoch Barnabas , Odindo Alfred , Ojwach Stephen , Otieno Benton , Musazura William
Published: November 2023

To meet quality standards for wastewater treatment for reuse,
advancement of treatment technologies has been considered very
important. One promising avenue is the integration of advanced oxidation
processes (AOPs) with Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems
(DEWATS). This study sought to optimize the efficacy of selected AOPs
for polishing the anaerobic filter (AF) effluent of DEWATS as an
alternative to the constructed wetlands. Metrics evaluated pathogen
reduction efficiency, post-disinfection regrowth, and the treatment
effects on the physical parameters (pH, EC, and turbidity), organic
matter (sCOD, BOD, DOC, humic), and nutrient concentration (ammonium,
nitrates, and ortho-P). Ozonolysis and TiO2 photocatalysis attained a
6.4-log pathogens reduction, whereas UV photolysis recorded a 6-log
pathogen reduction. Ozonolysis samples showed no pathogen regrowth,
whereas TiO2 photocatalysis registered E. coli and Total coliforms
regrowth of 2.5-log and 2.7-log, respectively. UV photolysis registered
0.5-log and 2.2-log regrowth for E. coli and Total coliforms,
respectively. TiO2 photocatalysis significantly reduced the BOD, sCOD,
humic levels, ortho-P, turbidity, and nitrates while increasing the pH,
EC, ammonium, and DOC levels. Ozonolysis significantly lowered BOD,
sCOD, humic levels, and turbidity; however, it increased ortho-P,
nitrates, pH, EC, ammonium, and DOC levels. UV photolysis resulted in
marginal reductions in BOD, nitrates, and turbidity with increased EC,
pH, ammonium, DOC, ortho-P, and humic levels. Ozonolysis and UV
photolysis insignificantly mineralized the trace elements. TiO2
photocatalysis lowered the concentrations of Al, Fe, Mn, and Zn in the
treated effluent. In comparison, ozonolysis was the best AOP,
demonstrating a faster effluent treatment rate with no pathogen
regrowth.
Navigation line extraction algorithm for corn spraying robot based on Light-YOLOv8s network
Authors: Diao Zhihua , Guo Peiliang , Zhao Chunjiang , Li Jiangbo , Zhang Ruirui , Yang Ranbing , Ma Shushuai , He Zhendong , Zhao Suna , Zhang Baohua
Published: November 2023

The continuous and close combination of artificial intelligence
technology and agriculture promotes the rapid development of smart
agriculture, among which the agricultural robot navigation line
recognition algorithm based on deep learning has achieved great success
in detection accuracy and detection speed. However, there are still many
problems, such as the large size of the algorithm is difficult to deploy
in hardware equipment, and the accuracy and speed of crop row detection
in real farmland environment are low. In order to solve the above
problems, this paper proposed a navigation line extraction algorithm for
corn spraying robot based on Light-YOLOv8s network. Firstly, the
Convolution (Conv) module and C2f module of YOLOv8s network are replaced
with Depthwise Convolution (DWConv) module and PP-LCNet module
respectively to reduce the parameters (Params) and giga floating-point
operations per second (GFLOPs) of the network, so as to achieve the
purpose of network lightweight. Secondly, in order to reduce the
precision loss caused by network lightweight, the spatial pyramid
pooling fast (SPPF) module in the backbone network is changed to atrous
spatial pyramid pooling faster (ASPPF) module to improve the accuracy of
network feature extraction. Meanwhile, normalization-based attention
module (NAM) is introduced into the network to improve the network’s
attention to corn plants. Then the corn plant was located by using the
midpoint of the corn plant detection box. Finally, the least square
method is used to extract the maize crop row line, and the middle line
of the maize crop row line is the navigation line of the maize spraying
robot. According to the experimental results, the Params of
Light-YOLOv8s network decreased by 29.24%, 86.64% and 55.38%,
respectively, compared with YOLOv5s network, YOLOv7 network and YOLOv8s
network. GFLOPs dropped 26.79%, 88.77%, and 58.74%, respectively,
while accuracy lost only 1%, 0.6%, and 2.2%. It shows that the
Light-YOLOv8s network proposed in this paper greatly reduces the size of
the model, solves the problems such as the difficulty of deployment
caused by the large size of the existing algorithm, and also greatly
reduces the accuracy loss of the model, and solves the problems such as
the reduced accuracy of the algorithm caused by the lightweight network.
When the corn spraying robot works in the real farmland environment, the
navigation line extraction algorithm proposed in this paper not only
ensures the real-time navigation of the corn spraying robot, but also
ensures the accuracy of the navigation, and makes a contribution to the
development of agricultural robot visual navigation technology.
A CV-type WPT System Based on CLC-N compensation with Compact Receiver
Authors: Wang Jiabin , Sun Qianqian , Li Yaxuan
Published: November 2023

The demand for wireless power transfer (WPT) systems that can maintain a
constant voltage output (CVO)characteristic is gradually increasing in
some practical application areas of WPT, such as industrial power
supplies. However, existing CVO-type systems are often limited by the
parameter design of the loosely coupled transformer (LCT) and the
configuration of the receiver side is not compact enough. Therefore,
this paper proposes a strongly coupled system with CVO function composed
of capacitor-inductor-capacitor-none (CLC-N) topology. The system’s
primary side uses a CLC compensation, while the secondary side conforms
to a minimalist design without the need for compensation components such
as capacitors and inductors. The initial segment of the paper pertains
to the discussion of the conditions required to satisfy both
zero-phase-angle (ZPA) and CVO functionality of the suggested system.
Subsequently, an in-depth approach to parameter design is outlined,
accentuating that the output voltage remains unrestricted by the LCT’s
parameters. Additionally, this paper examines the realization of
zero-voltage switching (ZVS) within the suggested system, as well as the
influence that variations in compensation components have on the CVO
function. To underscore the benefits of the suggested CVO-type WPT
system that employs CLC-N compensation, the paper presents a comparison
with a range of other CVO-type WPT systems. Ultimately, an experimental
prototype is fabricated to test the theoretical framework, and the
results from these experiments confirm the feasibility of the suggested
CVO-type WPT system based on CLC-N compensation.
Geometric validation of a pediatric upper airways model made using a mainstream desktop 3D printer.
Authors: Cnockaert Pierre , Reychler Gregory , Menten Renaud , Steckel Jan , Poncin William
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: Three-dimensional (3D) printing has become
increasingly affordable. Several research projects used 3D printing to
create in vitro upper airways model. However, studies using a mainstream
desktop 3D printer never performed geometric validation of their model.
The aim of this study was to perform geometric validation of a pediatric
upper airways model printed with a mainstream desktop 3D printer.
METHODS: Head computerized tomography (CT) scan of a
10-month-old female underwent segmentation between airways and
surrounding anatomical structures. Airways segmentation allowed their
measurement for further comparison with printed model. Head segmentation
enabled the creation of a 3D printable volume file. To proceed to the
geometric validation of the head model, the latter underwent a CT scan.
Similar segmentation work was performed on the printed model for
comparison. Overlap proportion between the original infant volume and
the printed model as well as an average Hausdorff distance were
calculated after manual alignment between the original and printed
model. RESULTS: Volumes were 12.31 cm and
12.32 cm for the pediatric and the printed model
upper airways, respectively (0.08% difference). Dice coefficient of
original and printed model was 0.92%. The average Hausdorff distance
was 0.21 mm. CONCLUSION: Desktop mainstream 3D printers can
generate pediatric upper airway model with a high dimensional accuracy,
as evidenced by our comprehensive geometrical validation.
Critical assessment of furrow openers and operational parameters for optimum performance under conservation tillage
Authors: Kushwaha H. L. , S Madhusudan B. , Kumar Adarsh , Parray Roaf Ahmad , Dass Anchal , Chakraborty D , Sarkar S. K. , Khanna Manoj , Nag Ramineni Harsha , R Asha K. , Rathod Sunil Kumar , Kumar Pradeep , Chowdhury Manojit
Published: November 2023

Conservation Agriculture (CA) is an innovative approach that promotes
sustainable farming while enhancing soil health. However, residue
management challenges often hinder its adoption, causing farmers to burn
crop leftovers in fields. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness
of various furrow openers under simulated soil bin conditions. Three
types of furrow openers were examined: single disk (SD), Inverted T-type
furrow opener with a plain rolling coulter (ITRC), and double disc (DD)
furrow opener. Tests were conducted at different forward speeds (1.5, 2,
and 2.5 km h ) and with three straw densities (1, 2,
and 3 t ha ) at a consistent working depth of 5 cm.
Draft measurements were obtained using load cells connected to an
Arduino-based data-logging system. Results indicated that draft
requirements increased with forward speed and straw density, while
straw-cutting efficiency decreased with these factors. Average draft
values for SD, ITRC, and DD were 290.3 N, 420 N, and 368.5 N,
respectively, and straw-cutting efficiencies were 53.62%, 59.47%, and
74.89%, respectively. The DD furrow opener showed the highest
straw-cutting efficiency (81.36%) at a working speed of 1.5 km h
and a straw density of 1 t ha ,
demonstrating optimal performance compared to other furrow openers.
Exact Controllability of Hybrid System of Elasticity with Locally Distributed Control in Non-cylindrical Domain
Authors: Liu Huimin , LU Liqing
Published: November 2023

Hybrid system of elasticity in domains with moving boundary is
discussed. This equation characterizes the motion of a beam with a fixed
endpoint and the other moving one. By using the multiplier method to
estimate the energy function, We determine the observability of dual
systems. Therefore, the original system is exact controllable, when the
speed of the moving endpoint is less than some constant.