bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Navigating the Bangladeshi Market: Unlocking Market Entry Opportunities for STARBUCKS
Authors: Quadir Proma , Ansar Tazrian Binte , Dembo Sardauna AbdulSobur , Zaheen Tasfia , Raisa Khadiza Afroz
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study aims to analyze Starbucks' potential entry into the Bangladeshi market, considering its potential for growth and alignment with the company's business model. It evaluates market characteristics and examines Starbucks' strategies for suitability.
Method: The study utilizes market research, industry reports, demographic analysis, and comparative studies of Starbucks' success in similar markets. Key factors including market dynamics, consumer behavior, competition, and strategic partnerships inform the analysis.
Results: Bangladesh presents a promising market for Starbucks, with a growing coffee consumer base, favorable economic conditions, and low labor costs. Millennials and Gen Zs, a significant demographic, show a strong affinity for coffee, offering a sizable target audience. Lower operating costs enable investment in promotional activities and market research, while government initiatives to boost coffee production provide additional opportunities.
Implications: Entering the Bangladeshi market requires Starbucks to tailor its business model to align with local preferences and market dynamics. Strategic considerations include investing in automated systems, understanding local culture, developing customized products and marketing strategies, and fostering strategic alliances with local partners. 
Originality: This case study provides a comprehensive analysis of Starbucks' potential expansion into Bangladesh, considering both market potential and strategic implications. By addressing the unique challenges and opportunities in the Bangladeshi market, the study offers insights into Starbucks' ability to adapt its business model and sustain growth in diverse global markets.
Evidence-based clinical recommendations for hypofractionated radiotherapy: exploring efficacy and safety - Part 1. Brain and head and neck
Authors: Sung Soo-Yoon , Song Jin Ho , Kim Byoung Hyuck , Kwak Yoo-Kang , Kim Kyung Su , Yoo Gyu Sang , Byun Hwa Kyung , Kim Yeon Joo , Kim Yeon-Sil
Published: March 2024

Advances in radiotherapy (RT) techniques, including intensity-modulated RT and image-guided RT, have allowed hypofractionation, increasing the fraction size over the conventional dose of 1.8–2.0 Gy. Hypofractionation offers advantages such as shorter treatment times, improved compliance, and under specific conditions, particularly in tumors with a low α/β ratio, higher efficacy. It was initially explored for use in RT for prostate cancer and adjuvant RT for breast cancer, and its application has been extended to various other malignancies. Hypofractionated RT (HFRT) may also be effective in patients who are unable to undergo conventional treatment owing to poor performance status, comorbidities, or old age. The treatment of brain tumors with HFRT is relatively common because brain stereotactic radiosurgery has been performed for over two decades. However, re-irradiation of recurrent lesions and treatment of elderly or frail patients are areas under investigation. HFRT for head and neck cancer has not been widely used because of concerns regarding late toxicity. Thus, we aimed to provide a comprehensive summary of the current evidence for HFRT for brain tumors and head and neck cancer and to offer practical recommendations to clinicians faced with the challenge of choosing new treatment options.
Computational substantiation of technological characteristics of the closure stage of nuclear fuel cycle using code VIZART
Authors: Makeyeva Inga R. , Pugachev Vasiliy Yu. , Shmidt Olga V. , Rykunova Anastasiya A. , Shadrin Andrey Yu.
Published: March 2024

There exist different variants of organizing the closure of nuclear fuel cycle (CNFC) depending on fast reactor type, fuel types, station or centralized allocation of closed nuclear fuel cycle stages. One of the ways to verify and estimate engineering solution is mathematical modeling of radiochemical technology which in the end will allow to optimize composite technological process in order to increase effectiveness and reduce cost. In order to calculate the balance of material flows of process circuits and individual production sections in the stationary and dynamic modes, with taking into account the isotopic composition evolution, a software package VIZART (Virtual Plant of Radiochemical Technologies) was developed, allowing the user to assemble the required sequence of operations for any part of the process scheme and perform the calculation of material balance for all flows of the circuit, as well as to optimize the equipment operating modes and provide the necessary data to justify the safety of certain limits and the entire process circuit. The following capabilities of code VIZART for computational substantiation of CNFC technology design and characteristics are considered: material balance calculation, cyclogram creation, determination of the most loaded parts of processing lines, estimation of fissile materials accumulating in devices and intermediate vessels, optimization of productivity of nodes and devices.
Modern Contraception in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Jamali Yasmeen , Jean Simon David
Published: March 2024

Despite numerous family planning awareness campaigns, modern contraceptive prevalence remains low in Pakistan. This reality stimulates risky sexual behaviours and compromises reproductive rights. Our study has explored factors associated with modern contraceptive use among sexually active married women in Pakistan.

This study used data from the 2017-2018 Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS). A total of 10,282 married women who were sexually active during the last 3 months prior to the survey were included in this study.

The prevalence of modern contraceptive use among sexually active married women in Pakistan equals to 27.7%. Furthermore, the results indicate that age, region, education level, wealth index, fieldworker visit, and number of children were signiﬁcantly associated with modern contraceptive use among sexually active married women in Pakistan.

The group of sexually active married women in Pakistan is not homogeneous. In order to increase prevalence of modern contraception in this population, different groups of women should be targeted with family planning interventions specific to their needs.
Evaluation Criteria for Undercounting of Age-Specific Suicide Mortality
Authors: Semyonova Victoria G. , Zubko Aleksandr V. , Sabgayda Tamara P.
Published: March 2024

The paper analyses the age structure of mortality from suicide, injuries with undetermined intent in general, as well as hanging or jumping/falling from heights with undetermined intent as a potential indicator of latent suicides.

It is shown that the age profile of suicide mortality has fundamentally changed over the last 30 years: during the 1990s crisis, a sigmoidal mortality curve with a peak in middle age developed among men, while at the height of the crisis, in the mid-1990s, the maximum age-specific mortality rates were observed among the 50-54-year-olds.

Fundamental gender differences in the age profile were only noted during the systemic crisis of the 1990s: as Russian men developed a sigmoidal suicide mortality curve, the age profile of mortality of Russian women was characterised by a stable increase in age-specific indicators starting from age 25-29, while in the mid-1990s women, too, experienced a mortality peak among the 50-54-year-olds.

In the 2000s, a gradual flattening-out of the mortality peak in middle age and reaching a maximum at old age took place. Post-2010, a further normalisation of the suicide mortality profile with formation of a plateau at working ages was observed.

A comparative analysis of the age profile of suicide mortality and mortality from hanging and jumping/falling from heights with undetermined intent corroborated the hypothesis of these causes being a potential reservoir of latent suicide, which raises the suicide losses of men, from 80% among the 15-24-year-olds to 50% in older individuals, while among women the suicide mortality rate doubles at all ages above 15 years.
Revalidation of the jumping spider genus Cheliceroides Żabka, 1985 based on molecular and morphological data (Araneae, Salticidae)
Authors: Lin Long , Yang Zhiyong , Zhang Junxia
Published: March 2024

The monotypic genus Cheliceroides Żabka, 1985 is revalidated based on both molecular sequence data (ultra-conserved elements and protein coding genes of mitochondrial genomes) and morphological evidence. Our molecular phylogenetic analyses show that Cheliceroides is not closely related to Colopsus Simon, 1902, not even in the same tribe, and a comparative morphological study also demonstrates significant differences in the genital structures (i.e. in the shape of embolus, and with or without pocket on epigynum) of the two genera. Therefore, we remove Cheliceroides from the synonymy of Colopsus, and its generic status is revalidated.
Using DEMATEL, clustering, and fuzzy logic for supply chain evaluation of electric vehicles: A SCOR model
Authors: Nilashi Mehrbakhsh , Ali Abumalloh Rabab , Ahmadi Hossein , Alrizq Mesfer , Abosaq Hamad , Alghamdi Abdullah , Farooque Murtaza , Mahmood Syed Salman
Published: March 2024

The transportation sector is considered among the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Given advancements in transportation technology, customers' willingness to reduce carbon footprints, as well as policy incentives, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly important part of the passenger vehicle industry. Evaluation of Supply Chain (SC) performance in the EV industry seems to contribute significantly to the enhancement of the operational consequences across the supply chain tiers. The SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) model was designed to help businesses optimize their supply chain operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Although many performance measurement models have been developed in the context of SC, there is no performance measurement model in relation to the EV supply chain based on indicators of customer perceived value (Reliability, Responsiveness and Agility) in the SCOR model. Therefore, we aimed to develop a new method to evaluate the performance of the EV supply chain using a set of critical SC performance evaluation indicators. Multi-criteria decision-making along with machine learning was used in order to develop a new method for evaluating SC performance. We used k-means clustering and fuzzy logic approaches in the development of the new method. An assessment of indicators' importance level was performed using the fuzzy logic approach. The results of the method evaluation show that the proposed method is capable of predicting the performance of the EV supply chain accurately. According to the results, by optimizing their supply chain, companies can improve their ability to deliver products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations, resulting in higher customer perceived value and customer satisfaction.
Ultra-short-term solar forecasting with reduced pre-acquired data considering optimal heuristic configurations of deep neural networks
Authors: Alrashidi Musaed
Published: March 2024

Forecasting solar irradiance, particularly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI), has drawn much interest recently due to the rising demand for renewable energy sources. Many works have been proposed in the literature to forecast GHI by incorporating weather or environmental variables. Nevertheless, the expensive cost of the weather station hinders obtaining meteorological data, posing challenges in generating accurate forecasting models. Therefore, this work addresses this issue by developing a framework to reliably forecast the values of GHI even if meteorological data are unavailable or unreliable. It achieves this by leveraging lag observations of GHI values and applying feature extraction capabilities of the deep learning models. An ultra-short-term GHI forecast model is proposed using the Convolution Neural Network (CNN) algorithm, considering optimal heuristic configurations. In addition, to assess the efficacy of the proposed model, sensitivity analysis of different input variables of historical GHI observations is examined, and its performance is compared with other commonly used forecasting algorithm models over different forecasting horizons of 5, 15, and 30 minutes. A case study is carried out, and the model is trained and tested utilizing real GHI data from solar data located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results reveal the importance of employing historical GHI data in providing precise forecasting outcomes. The developed CNN-based model outperformed in ultra-short-term forecasting, showcasing average root mean square error results across different forecasting horizons: 2.262 W/m2 (5min), 30.569 W/m2 (15min), and 54.244 W/m2 (30min) across varied day types. Finally, the findings of this research can permit GHI to be integrated into the power grid and encourage the development of sustainable energy systems.
Analytical solutions to time-space fractional Kuramoto-Sivashinsky Model using the integrated Bäcklund transformation and Riccati-Bernoulli sub-ODE method
Authors: Al-Sawalha M. Mossa , Mukhtar Safyan , Alrowaily Albandari W. , Alshammari Saleh , Ismaeel Sherif. M. E. , El-Tantawy S. A.
Published: March 2024

This paper solves an example of a time-space fractional Kuramoto-Sivashinsky (KS) equation using the integrated Bäcklund transformation and the Riccati-Bernoulli sub-ODE method. A specific version of the KS equation with power nonlinearity of a given degree is examined. Using symbolic computation, we find new analytical solutions to the current problem for modeling many nonlinear phenomena that are described by this equation, like how the flame front moves back and forth, how fluids move down a vertical wall, or how chemical reactions happen in a uniform medium while they oscillate uniformly across space. In the field of mathematical physics, the Riccati-Bernoulli sub-ODE approach is shown to be a valuable tool for producing a variety of single solutions.
Existence of solutions of fractal fractional partial differential equations through different contractions
Authors: Sarwar Muhammad , Mukheimer Aiman , Shah Syed Khayyam , Khan Arshad
Published: March 2024

In the past, the existence and uniqueness of the solutions of fractional differential equations have been investigated by many researchers theoretically in various approaches in the literature. In this paper, there is no discussion of the existence of solutions for the nonlinear differential equations with fractal fractional operators. The objective of this work is to present novel contraction approaches, notably the $ \varpropto $-$ \psi $-contraction $ \varpropto $-type of the $ \tilde{\texttt{F}} $-contraction, within the context of $ \hat{F} $-metric and orbital metric spaces. The aim of this study is to illustrate certain fixed point theorems that offer a new and direct approach to establish the existence and uniqueness of the solution to the general partial differential equations by employing the fractal fractional operators.
Le discours de la méthode dans l’œuvre controversiste de Jean Gontery
Authors: Catel Thibault
Published: March 2024

Avec Pierre Coton, Jean Gontery (1562-1616) appartient à une nouvelle génération de controversistes qui succède aux anciens polémistes (Feuardent, Raemond, Richeome). Né à Turin en 1562, admis en 1584 dans la Compagnie de Jésus, il fait connaître son talent pour la controverse dès les années 1590. L’importance accordée à la disputatio dans la Ratio studiorum dut jouer un rôle dans la constitution ultérieure de la méthode de Gontery. Devenu un des prédicateurs d’Henri IV à partir de 1604, il poursuit son œuvre de controversiste dans de nombreuses « villes gastées de l’hérésie » dont Dieppe (sur ordre du roi), sur les terres du marquis de Bade (envoyé par le comte de Vaudemont) ou encore à Bordeaux (appelé par le cardinal de Sourdis). Par rapport aux controversistes dont il est le contemporain, Gontery se signale par l’importance qu’il accorde à l’idée de méthode à laquelle plusieurs textes sont consacrés en propre et, par là même, par une pratique de la dispute en apparence moins personnelle que celle des grands controversistes précédents. Cet article s’intéresse aux raisons qui ont poussé Gontery à élaborer à une méthode pour sa pratique controversiste, à la nature de cette méthode et à ses conséquences sur le fonctionnement de la controverse. En opposition aux deux contre-modèles que sont le théologien (inapte au débat) et le prédicateur (qui l’avive sans le résoudre), Gontery construit une figure singulière de controversiste qui se définit par une double qualité de rigueur et de clarté, autrement dit par sa possession d’une méthode efficace. La méthode de Gontery consiste très simplement, au rebours des spéculations dialectiques et des divagations rhétoriques, à comparer les articles réformés au texte biblique et à contester toute validité épistémologique et théologique aux conséquences. La réfutation sceptique des conséquences débouche sur l’obligation de s’en tenir à la lettre du texte ou d’accepter les interprétations des autorités ecclésiastiques (qui échappent à l’aporie sceptique en étant les dépositaires de la transmission de la foi).
Les Methodes de traiter des Controverses de Religion (1638)
Authors: Léonard Julien
Published: March 2024

François Véron (1575-1649), controversiste infatigable, auteur de centaines de titres allant de la feuille volante au traité, est dénigré par les adversaires de son temps, et généralement méprisé par l’historiographie. L’œuvre de sa vie est une méthode de controverse contre les protestants, alliant théorie et mise en pratique, une méthode se voulant simple et universelle, lentement affinée à partir de 1615 et directement à l’origine du discrédit dans lequel il est tombé, car elle est dénoncée comme simpliste. Pourtant, l’édition de 1638 de cette méthode, de plusieurs centaines de pages in-folio, a pour but de montre le degré de maîtrise auquel il est parvenu. Objet hors norme, ce livre constitue une sorte de point final à une démarche de longue haleine, que Véron perçoit comme une œuvre définitive pouvant servir d’outil pour le passé, le présent et l’avenir, et enfin dans quel sens on peut dire que cette lecture éprouvante nous en apprend aussi beaucoup sur l’auteur, dont la vie est si intimement liée à son activité professionnelle. Véron a bien pensé et publié une sorte de traité total de controverse, certes difficile à appréhender et dénigrer, mais qui a sa cohérence et qu’il estime être parvenu à sa perfection après un quart de siècle de travail et d’expérimentation.
New Paths to Salvation in 19th and 20th Century Europe
Authors: McLeod Hugh
Published: March 2024

In interpreting the secularising tendencies in 19th and 20th century Europe, we should look not only at the impact of secularist movements or of social change. We should consider how movements which were not intrinsically irreligious, and may even have begun with a religious rationale, could come to take over many of the functions of religion, and could be seen as offering new forms of salvation, superseding older forms. This article focuses on the ever-growing place of sport in European societies and its relationship with religion. The crucial development in the 19th century was the claim that practising sports was not only enjoyable but it was virtuous: sport made for better people and better societies. The article starts with the relationship between salvation and nationalism, from the time of the German gymnastic movement in the 1810s, and with the role of sport in education, beginning in 1850s England. It then discusses football fandom from the 1890s to now, the cult of running from c.1970, and the ‘Olympism’ of Coubertin with his claim that sport could contribute to peace,. It concludes by analysing the relationship between sport and secularisation, as well as the continuing of more positive connections between sport and religion.
Social Cognition of Incarcerated Women and Children
Authors: Singh Bhupinder
Published: March 2024

Incarceration severely affects the health and well-being of women and their children living inside the jail. Female criminality in India has been a neglected subject of study. Due to low incidence of female criminality, there is less emphasis on research in this field. Social cognition refers to the mental processes and abilities involved in how individuals perceive, interpret, and understand the social world. This study reviews the social cognition of women prisoners and their children in jail. Women in prison constitute a special group within the prison population, first and foremost because of their sex and gender inequalities. To address these harms, comprehensive and compassionate approaches are required. Another purpose of research in this field is to create socio-political and legal awareness concerning health consequences and effective improvement in the health status of women in prison.
Study of Microstructural Evolutions in Thermally Processed High-Strength Pig-Iron
Authors: Hasanli Ramiz
Published: March 2024

The purpose of the present work is studying feature of structure and phase structure thermal processed high-strength pig-iron with spherical graphite. Re­search has been dictated by difficulty of differentiation of structural compo­nents in the normalized pig-iron, es­pecially perlite and top of bainite. It is explained, difficulties of differentiation in nickel pig-iron perlite (sor­bite, trostite) and top of bainite: a plenty austenite at the given way of heat treat­ment undergoes disintegration on evtektoide to the mechanism, and separate plates of bainite ferrite are very fine, as defines similarity of structures at etching in nit­ric acid and their super­vi­sion at small increases. Samples of the same alloy (about 2%Ni), but cooled with the big speed indus­trially, get structure needle of bainite. It is confirmed, that the quantity austenite increases with rise in temperature austenition. It is installed, that in the pig-iron, cast in the metal form trans­formation occurs to education of smaller quantity residual austenite. This effect is connected with smaller micro liquation che­mi­cal elements, first of all silicon. It is established, that in the pig-iron, cast in the metal form by virtue of specific distribution of chemical elements at crystallization and crushing evtekti­ke grains, manganese is kept in the places corresponding sites ledeburite, and on borders of grains, silicon is distributed in regular more intervals, than in the pig-iron, cast in the sandy form. All this predetermines more uniform and full course of process γ–α of transformation.
Biological Properties of Cyclohex-3-Encarbonyl Acid Pyridin-2-Yl Amide Compound
Authors: Veysova Nailya , Huseynova Vaqifa , Yariyeva Aynura , Eyvazova Shukufa
Published: March 2024

The synthesized carboxyamide compound was obtained by the reaction of cyclohex-3-ene carbonic acid chloroanhydride with 2-aminopyridine. The biologically active property of this compound has been studied. Based on the experience in the pharmacology department, it was determined that the carboxyamide compound can be used as a drug. The experiment was conducted on animals in the laboratory and how those substances affect the cell was studied. Substances can cause certain changes in the body only when they react with the cells of the body and combine with them; for this, the structure of their molecules must be specific. Not only the composition of the molecules, but also all the structural details, including the distribution of their charges and the location of their functional groups, are of great importance. The general structure of molecules of physiologically active substances should correspond to the structure of specific molecules of cells. As a result of biological research, it was determined that this substance has a calming effect on the nervous system, eliminates muscle spasms. It has myorelaxation and antihypoxia properties. Myorelaxation in animals strengthens skeletal muscles. And the antihypoxia effect doubles the duration of life in animals.
Strain Rate and Temperature Dependent Tensile Failure of a Short Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyamide Thermoplastic Composite
Authors: Güden Mustafa , Gürler Yiğit , Yıldırım Servet , Dağlıöz Özkan , Namazov Subhan
Published: March 2024

The tensile behavior of an injection mold glass fiber reinforced polyamide matrix composite was determined between 10-6-10-1 s-1 strain rates at 25, 65 and 90°C for the loading axis 0o, 30o and 90o to the fiber plane. Microscopic studies were conducted to identify typical fracture mechanism involved at different temperatures. The composite exhibited the highest flow stress and elastic moduli sensitivities on the strain rate in the 0o specimens, followed by the 30o and 90o specimens. The highest rate sensitivity was detected in the specimens tested at 25°C and the rate sensitivity declined as the test temperature increased from 25°C to 65 and 90°C. The observed rate sensitivity of the composite was ascribed to the rate sensitivity of the matrix while the elevated temperatures enhanced the fiber-matrix bonding.
Sensitivity and Selectivity Detection Studies of Fe (III) Using Cu(I) Complex of Schiff Base Material
Authors: Ojulu Omod , Kanthimathi G. , Bogale Raji Feyisa , Thillai Arasu Ponnusamy
Published: March 2024

The liver, bones, kidneys, teeth, and central nervous system sustain serious damage as a result of heavy metal ions entering the human food chain. In order to improve public health, new techniques must be developed for the rapid, easy, simple, reliable, low-cost, and reliable identification of toxic metal ions.Naked eye detection of hazardous metal ions with Cu (I) fluorescent properties of Cu(I) Complex of with 2, 2′-bipyridine and trans cinnamic acid were investigated. The structure of the fluorescent Cu (I) complex was characterized by conductivity measurement, elemental analysis, UV-Visible and FT-IR. The Cu (I) complex was soluble in dimethylsulfoxide, distilled water, methanol and insoluble in tetrahydrofuran. In the applications, firstly the color of the Cu(I) complex was compared with/without metal ions, and then the measurements were made in the UV-Vis spectrophotometer to exhibit selective and sensitive to Fe3+ ions in DMSO (dimethylsulfoxide) / H2O (water) (v/v, 1:1). Cu(I) complex exhibited absorbance band at 323 nm in dimethylsulfoxide. The absorbance intensity was decreased by Fe (III) and behaves as a turn-off sensor. The sensor showed high selectively and sensitivity toward Fe (III) over the other cations in dimethlsulfoxide solution. The equilibrium binding constant of Cu (I) complex with Fe (III) was 1.9x10 4 M -1 as calculated using stern –volmer equation. The limit of detection was also determined and calculated as 0.219 μM. Based on facts obtained from this study, the author suggests the Copper (I) complex response to Fe (III) rapidly and a large number of consecutive ions showed almost no obvious absorbance change during detection. Copper (I) complex could act as cost effective, selective, specific and sensor for detection of Fe (III) ions over other metal ions.
Physicochemical and Microbial Characteristics of Selected Dried Fish Products in Sri Lankan Markets
Authors: Thennakoon T. M. N. P. , Subodinee A. A. M. , Koralagama D. N. , Hirimuthugoda N. Y.
Published: March 2024

The study was carried out to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological properties of selected dried fish (Boat dried fish, local- land dried fish, and imported dried fish) and Maldive fish samples from markets in Colombo (CD) and Matara (MD) districts. Dried fish samples of the Shark (Carcharodon carcharias), Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), Mackerel Tuna (Decapterus russelli), Queenfish (Seriphus politus), Moonfish (Mene makulata), Bombay duck (Harpadon nehereus) and Maldive fish samples of Skipjack Tuna and Mackerel Tuna were analyzed. The results revealed that all chemical parameters are affected by the interaction of the source and types of dried fish. Aspergillus spp and Saccharomyces spp were identified in the majority of the samples. The highest mean value of moisture (WB%), crude protein%, crude fat%, total ash%, NaCl%, pH, and histamine (mg/kg) content of dried fish were shown by, CD Local Shark (53.2 ± 0.2), MD Bombay duck (61.83 ± 0.80), MD Bombay duck (14.70 ± 1.39), MD Moonfish (28.20 ± 1.16), MD Moonfish (20.50 ± 0.49), CD Local Mackerel (7.87 ± 0.06), CD Local Mackerel (127) respectively. However, no any significant difference reported in sensory evaluation particularly on smell, taste, texture, saltiness, and overall acceptability of samples. The findings of the research can be used as baseline information for the future development of product quality in the dried fish industry in Sri Lanka.
Skills Learnt in Youth Work Practice Necessary for the Digital age: A Qualitative Study of NEET Youth
Authors: Chauke Thulani Andrew
Published: March 2024

Not in education, employment and not in training (NEET) youth as vulnerable groups need to learn and relearn new set of skills needed for the digital age since traditional jobs will be replaced with new jobs that will demand a new set of skills. The study aims to explore the perspectives of NEET youth on the skills they had learnt in youth work practices that are necessary for the digital age. A qualitative approach was employed to guide the gathering and analysis of the data. Some of the skills learnt in youth work practices include business acuity, digital skills, active citizens, and teamwork skill. To improve youth work practices in the digital age, this study recommends that youth workers need to have intensive knowledge so they can implement youth work activities effectively and improve the outcomes of NEET youth in the digital age.
APRENDIZAGEM AUTOGERIDA
Authors: Graffunder Magali Maristela , Macêdo Antonio Epitácio Soares de , Ramos Camila Aparecida Santi , Barros Elisângela Tavares da Silva , Barbosa Raquel Alves
Published: March 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo discutir e apontar limites e possibilidades inerentes a aprendizagem autogerida. Aliado a isso, busca-se destacar aspectos relacionados a tecnologia, visto que na atualidade a mesma tem papel de extrema importância em diversas áreas, inclusive no campo da educação, algo que foi reforçado recentemente, quando a sociedade mundial vivenciou uma pandemia, algo que propôs a ressignificação do trabalho e da vida. Assim, a tecnologia tem sido uma aliada de fundamental importância para a educação, no entanto, esse processo se faz em meio a limites e possibilidades diversas, problematizar tais questões será o intuito dessa reflexão. É necessário que olhar para a educação seja expandido, à medida que os modelos tradicionais de educação, pautados em teorias de ensino-aprendizagem engessadas, sejam superadas e deem espaço para teorias que contemplem a construção do conhecimento enquanto elemento transformador da sociedade. Destaca-se que para atingir tal objetivo, optou-se pela pesquisa bibliográfica qualitativa, entendendo que a mesma permite o diálogo com autores que já abordaram a temática aqui proposta.
Women and Welfare Conditionality
Authors: Wright Sharon
Published: March 2024

Drawing on a wealth of qualitative longitudinal evidence, this book casts light on women's lived experiences of welfare and work. It uncovers the hidden gendered bias of conditional welfare reforms to challenge dominant political discourses, policy design and practice norms.
A Science of Otherness?
Authors: Mehozay Yoav
Published: March 2024

This book presents a critical history of criminological thought from the Enlightenment to the present day. Mehozay contends that Western criminological approaches are based upon 'otherness' which validate projects of control and exclusion, modernization and care, and even eugenics.
The Influence of Financial Literacy, Lifestyle and Financial Planning on Consumptive Behavior In Millennials and Generation Z
Authors: BriLatifa Paramita Brilianti , Santi Paramita V.
Published: March 2024

This research aims to examine the influence of financial literacy, lifestyle, and financial planning on consumptive behavior in the millennial and Generation Z. The instruments in this study have passed validity and reliability tests, where these instruments are used as data collection tools. The number of respondents involved in this research is 95 people, dominated by [insert information about the dominant group]. Data collection technique uses random sampling, which falls under probability sampling. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis and regression analysis with the assistance of SPSS version 26. Out of the four hypotheses in this research, all are supported by empirical data. The findings of this research explain that financial literacy, and financial planning not influence on consumptive behavior in the millennial and Generation Z. Meanwhile lifestyle have an impact on consumptive behavior in the millennial and Generation Z. What sets this research apart from previous studies is the use of the evaluated objects, which influences the design of specific and unique research instruments. This research conducts descriptive hypothesis testing that was not present in previous studies. Meanwhile, the sample size, sample determination technique, and data analysis technique can be adjusted by future researchers based on the evaluated objects. The results of this research are also beneficial for the managers of the evaluated objects concerning the design of relevant strategies or programs to improve the quality attributes of the evaluated objects.
Smart Campus Development: Trends in Building a Digital-Based Academic Culture in Cyber Learning Environments
Authors: Fitri Agus , Hasanah Uswatun
Published: March 2024

This research aims to formulate the design, roadmap, implementation and impact of smart campus development in higher education in building a digital-based academic culture. This research uses qualitative field research methods with a multi-site study design and flow analysis techniques. The findings of this research show that the smart campus development strategy has a special character in higher education. Smart campus development system design requires data center infrastructure, internet, and building management through Enterprise Architecture (EA) Analysis, Jason with Token (JWT), LemonLDA, and according to user interplace and user experience needs. The smart campus road map was built in a long-term plan towards smart people by relying on sustainable leadership through leadership policies. Smart campus implementation includes smart boards, multi-device gadgets, and campus domain e-mail ownership. The output of smart campus development has an impact on changing mindsets towards smart thinking and ease of serving the academic needs of both national and international students; accountability, transparency, certainty of academic processes and promotions; and compliance with the system.
Android Based Inventory Stock Design Case Study On The North Jakarta Transportation Service Subject
Authors: Rizk Muhamad , Tjahjono Budi
Published: March 2024

Study This aim For visualize design general Android- based Inventory Stock system for the North Jakarta Transportation Sub – Department. Referring to Law Number 1 of 2004 concerning state treasury , goods or assets belonging to the state/ region in is all purchased items _ or obtained on burden Budget State/Regional Revenue and Expenditure (APBN/D) or originate from acquisition other valid ones , or items obtained _ based on decision powerful court _ law fixed ( provisions of Article 2 paragraph (2) of the Regulation Government Number 27 of 2014). Analysis the need will used in do development of "Android Based Inventory Stock Design Case Study On The North Jakarta Transportation Service Sub". Planning application , at stage This done making structure navigation , UML diagrams (use case diagrams, activity diagrams and class diagrams) for use make it easier stage planning to features that will made on the website and also the design appearance for the UI (User Interface) website version using Prototype High Fidelity (Figma). Planning system mean For something method after assessment from movement development , stage preparation For development or creation of application programs . With hope the system will made later can become solution on problems that exist in the North Jakarta Transportation Sub-dept. The Android- based Inventory Stock application provides solution to problem human error in recording inventory Manually. With automated and structured systems , risks _ error write , loss sheet paper , and errors calculation can minimized in a way significant . With connected system _ in a way direct with inventory database , information stock goods can accessed with fast and accurate , enabling takers _ decision For Act in a way more appropriate time . Application This give convenience in tracking inventory , even moment happen error or lost goods . Facility integrated tracking_simplify the process of searching and recovering accurate inventory data.
PREVENTING THE MOST COMMON ANESTHESIA RELATED COMPLICATIONS IN CHILDREN
Authors: Budić Ivana , Marjanović Vesna , Petrović Zoran , Novaković Dejan , Simić Dušica
Published: March 2024

Over the last decades change in the profile of common complications in paediatric anesthesia was noticed. The differences between children and adults are distinguished especially in three areas: the high complication rate among neonates, the importance of respiratory disorders in younger children, and the high frequency of postoperative nausea and vomiting in older children. Many pitfalls and problems can be avoided by early recognition, quick intervention and strict attention to details of management
ZAPALJENJE PLUĆA IZAZVANO MIKOPLAZMOM PNEUMONIJE
Authors: Prijić Andreja , Ostojić Olivera , Jocić Stojanović Jasmina , Micić Stanojević Milka , žVeković Vesna , Prijić Sergej , Živković Zorica
Published: March 2024

Uvod. Zapaljenje pluća izazvano mikoplazmom pneumonije predstavlja atipičnu manifestaciju ovog oboljenja u pedijatrijskoj populaciji.

Prikaz bolesnika. U našem radu prikazujemo bolesnika uzrasta 9,5 godina obolelog od pneumonije, kod kojeg je dokazana infekcija mikoplazmom pneumonije sa komplikovanim kliničkim tokom. Takođe, registrovan je slab odgovor na primenjenu antimikrobnu terapiju čiju osnovu su činili makrolidni antibiotici. Zbog kliničke sumnje na multiplu etiologiju oboljenja i sa ciljem pravovremene prevencije potencijalnih kompikacija primenjena je kombinovana antibiotska terapija, nakon koje se registruje regresija oboljenja i normalizacija kliničkog stanja.

Zaključak.Infekcije izazvane mikoplazmom pneumonije u pedijatrijskoj populaciji su obično povezane sa blagim kliničkim tokom. Međutim, navedeni mikroorganizam ne retko uzrokuje atipično zapaljenje pluća, koje može da ima komplikovan klinički tok sa nezadovoljavajućim odgovorom na primenjenu terapiju, što zahteva dijagnostičku reevaluaciju oboljenja sa korekcijom terapijskog pristupa.
SEVERITY OF BRONCHIOLITIS ASSOCIATED WITH ATYPICAL PATHOGENS IN HOSPITALIZED INFANTS IN GEORGIA
Authors: Chkhaidze Ivane , Zirakishvili Dali , Barnabishvili Neli
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Bronchiolitis is the most common reason for  hospitalization worldwide. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human Metapneumovirus, human Rhinoviruses, human Bocavirus have been shown to predominate. A few studies however have attempted to determine whether other pathogens, particularly Mycoplasma Pneumoniae (Mpn) and Chlamydophila pneumoniae (Cpn), are associated with bronchiolitis in children under 2 years of age. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and severity of Mpn and Cpn infection in  children under the age of two years presenting to the Iashvili Central Children Hospital in Tbilisi.

Material and Methods: Acute and convalescent serum samples were tested by ELISA for IgM and IgG antibodies to RSV, Cpn and Mpn. 37 children under two years of age were studied. In 19 patients out of 37 (51.35%) etiological diagnosis were established and in 18 patients (48.65%) no pathogens were found. 11 patients (29.72%) had either Cpn or Mpn and 8 patients (21.62%) had RSV.

Results: Children infected with Cpn and Mpn had less severe bronchiolitis than those infected with RSV.  There were no statistically significant differences between groups with respect to length of hospital stay.

Conclusion: Our study underlines the importance of atypical bacterial pathogens in acute bronchiolitis in children under two years of age and highlights the complex epidemiology and clinical features of these pathogens in this age group.
EXHALED NITRIC OXIDE AND AEROALLERGEN SENSITIZATION IN ASTHMATIC CHILDREN
Authors: Živanović Snežana , Šaranac Ljiljana , Bjelaković Bojko , Petrović Slobodanka , Živković Zorica
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The examination of nitric oxide in exhaled air concentration in children suffering from asthma and to establish the relation with the degree of sensitization to aeroallergens.

Material and Methods: The examination included fifty-two children (aged 12.40 ± 2.35 years), twenty-eight male (53.85%) and twenty-four female (46.15%), with the average length of suffering from asthma 8.33 ± 3.93 years. The degree of sensitization to aeroallergens was determined by skin prick testing and assessed using the atopic index (AI).

Results: The average value of FeNO in exhaled air of children suffering from stable allergic asthma was 43.92 ± 35.63 ppb, and after a four week anti-inflammatory treatment it  decreased to 34.92 ± 32.04 ppb (p<0.05). In relation to AI, the level of FeNO in exaled air was 41.00 vs. 40.69 vs 50.88 ppb, in the given order without statistically significant difference. The highest values of FeNO in exhaled air were present in children suffering from a mixed type of sensitisation, 56.85 ppb (Me 48.50) in comparison to sensitisation to seasonal allergens 15.29 ppb (Me 12) and indoor allergens 32.22 ppb (Me 26). Allergic rhinitis, the duration of asthma and the gender were not significantly related to the values of FeNO in exhaled breath, while significant was the negative correlation between the body mass index and FeNO, r = -0,43 (p˂0.01).

Conclusion: Children suffering from allergic asthma possess increased values of nitric oxide in exhaled air, which is a useful indicator of daily dosage adjustment in patients treated with anti-inflammatory drugs
UPOTREBA CIGARETA I ALKOHOLA U POPULACIJI UČENIKA OSNOVNE ŠKOLE
Authors: Milošević Jasmina , Todorović Jasmina
Published: March 2024

Uvod: U populaciji adolescenata utvrđeni su visoka prevalencija upotrebe cigareta i alkohola i trend snižavanja uzrasne granice na kojoj mladi počinju sa njihovim konzumiranjem. Razvojni stadijum adolescencije smatra se najkritičnijim periodom za eksperimentisanje i  upotrebu ovih psihoaktivnih supstanci. Za kreiranje adektvatnih preventivnih programa, usmerenih na smanjenje i sprečavanje upotrebe cigareta i alkohola, neophodno je utvrditi rasprostranjenost i obrasce konzumiranja ovih supstanci kod adolescenata.

Metodologija: Realizovana su dva istraživanja, od kojih je prvo bilo usmereno na ispitivanje učestalosti upotrebe cigareta, a drugo na ispitivanje učestalosti upotrebe alkohola. Oba istraživanja su sprovedena na teritoriji grada Beograda, na uzorku učenika starijih razreda osnovne škole, oba pola.

Rezultati: Cigarete je probala jedna trećina ispitanika (32%), među kojima je svakodnevno pušenje, u trajanju od 30 dana bez prekida, zabeleženo je kod 5,2% ispitanika. Trenutno cigarete koristi 9,5% ispitanih učenika. Skoro 80% ispitanika probalo je alkohol, od kojih jedna četvrtina pije 3 i više alkoholnih pića zaredom (26,7%) i prijavila je iskustvo pijanstva (24,3%).

Zaključak: Glavni zaključak ovog istraživanja jeste da je prevalencija upotrebe cigareta i alkohola među učenicima starijih razreda osnovne škole visoka.
SEKSUALNO PONAŠANJE I UTICAJ NA REPRODUKTIVNO ZDRAVLJE ADOLESCENATA NA TERITORIJI OPŠTINE INĐIJA
Authors: Rožek Mitrović Tanja , Petrović Vesna , Višnjevac Danilo
Published: March 2024

Uvod: Reproduktivno zdravlje adolescenata je osetljivo na nepovoljni uticaj spoljašnje sredine, jer je uslovljeno vulnerabilnim biološkim i psihosocijalnim razvojem. Odgovornost  mladih prema sopstvenom zdravlju često je nedovoljna, a ponašanje u sferi seksualnosti rizično.

Cilj rada:Cilj rada je ispitivanje seksualnog ponašanja i navika adolescenata iz opštine Inđija i njihov uticaj na reproduktivno zdravlje.

Metode rada: Ispitivanje je sprovedeno kao studija preseka tokom školske 2014.-2015.godine, među adolescentima u Inđiji, uzrasta od 15 do 19 godina. Podaci o seksualnom ponašanju adolescenata su prikupljeni anonimnim anketiranjem.

Rezultati: U istraživanju je učestvovalo 490 adolescenata, od toga 207 devojaka (42,24 %) i 283 mladića (57,75 %). Seksualne odnose je imalo 31,22% adolescenata, i to 39,57 % mladića i 19,80 % devojaka. Mediana uzrasta stupanja u prvi seksualni odnos za adolescente je 16,33 godine, pri čemu 16,25 godina za mladiće i 16,53 godina za devojke.Svega 13,26% adolescenata koji su seksualno aktivni su imali neki vid edukacije o reproduktivnom zdravlju. Adolescenti roditelja sa nižom stručnom spremom stupaju u ranijem uzrastu u prvi seksualni odnos. Od kontraceptivnih sredstava adolescenti najviše koriste kondom (65,24%), ritam plodnih/neplodnih dana koriste 18,64% devojaka a 7% devojaka i partnerke ispitivanih mladića koriste antibebi pilule. Bez kontracepcije seksualne odnose ima 14,84% mladića i 8,47% devojaka. Trudnoću je imalo 2,43% od ispitivanih devojaka, a niti jedan namerni prekid trudnoće. Polnoprenosivu infekciju je imalo 1,78% devojaka i 4,87% mladića.

Zaključak: Obzirom na porast seksualno aktivnih adolescenata i sve ranije stupanje adolescenata u seksualnu aktivnost, da bi sačuvali svoje reproduktivno zdravlje adolescenti moraju biti uključeni u edukaciju o seksualnosti i planiranju porodice u ranoj adolescenciji počevši od strane roditelja, prosvetnih i zdravstvenih radnika kao i od vršnjačkih edukatora.
BRONCHOPULMONARY DYSPLASIA: TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
Authors: Cerović Sofija , Živković Zorica , Veković Vesna , Veković Borko
Published: March 2024

Since 1967, when it was first defined and described  the nature and definition of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)  has evolved. Based on clinical and radiographic evidence of pulmonary disease in moderately to late premature infants with a history of respiratory distress syndrome, BPD was familiarly defined as a chronic form of lung disease in neonates treated with oxygen and positive pressure ventilation for a primary lung disorder, the nature of BPD has evolved into a “new” form of BPD typically seen in neonates surviving at the threshold of viability and characterized primarily by arrest of alveolar and vascular development. Infants develop BPD in about 1.5% of all newborn births. The incidence of BPD appears to be growing in conjunction with the increased survival of very-low-birth-weight infants who are treated for and recover from respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). This review has been an up-date of literature data, including animal studies, human pilot studies, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), meta-analyses and systematic reviews published on the PubMed data base.