bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Autism Detection Using Fuzzy β-Neighborhood Based Soft Rough Sets
Authors: Praba B
Published: June 2024

Autism Spectrum Disorder refers to a variety of conditions represented by complications in social skills, limited interests and communication that’s majoritarily non-verbal. The early signs and symptoms of the disorder were found to be noticeable at a young age. However, the clinical tests take longer to diagnose and come at a higher cost. As a result, in recent years, several studies have been made to enable autism detection through early intervention. Rough Set theory is one such efficient mathematical tool for this application. This paper introduces the concept of fuzzy-neighborhood based soft rough sets  The major advantage of introducing this concept lies in the construction of fuzzy -neighborhood of each object obtained through its -reduct. This neighborhood captures those objects having similar characteristics with respect to the significant attributes. The application of this model is highlighted through autism detection by obtaining the neighborhood of the given image. The proposed model also efficiently captures the various levels of autism with great accuracy. The validation is carried out by taking real time data.
Quantum Cryptography: Mathematical Foundations and Practical Applications for Secure Communication Protocols
Authors: Shilpa Shinde
Published: June 2024

Quantum cryptography is a new and exciting area that uses quantum physics to protect communication lines from being spied on or intercepted. Fundamental ideas in this field, like the uncertainty principle and the fact of quantum entanglement, are used to achieve levels of security that have never been seen before.  Our in-depth study, "Quantum Cryptography: Mathematical Foundations and Practical Applications for Secure Communication Protocols," looks at both the math behind quantum cryptographic protocols and how they are used in the real world. Our study goes into great detail about the theories behind quantum cryptography. It explains ideas like quantum key distribution (QKD), quantum teleportation, and quantum secure direct communication (QSDC).  One of the main ideas behind quantum cryptography is the idea of qubits, which are like regular bits but in quantum mechanics. They can be in more than one state at the same time because of superposition. Quantum cryptographic methods use this property to make sure communication is safe by putting data in quantum states and taking advantage of the fact that quantum measures are inherently unpredictable. The study we're doing looks at how to use quantum cryptography in typical everyday situations. We look at the problems that come up when you try to build infrastructure for quantum transmission, such as noise, decoherence, and scale. We make a plan for making strong and trustworthy quantum cryptographic systems by giving details about how experiments are set up and how technology is improving. Our study looks into how quantum cryptography could be used for things other than just keeping communications safe. We look into what it means for new technologies like quantum networks, quantum computing, and safe multi-party processing. We hope that by explaining the bigger effects of quantum cryptography, we can encourage more study and new ideas in this ground-breaking area.
Neutrosophic Pre Generalized Pre Regular Star Weakly Closed Sets
Authors: P. Devi Prabha
Published: June 2024

The objective of this paper is to emphasis the generalization of pre generalized pre regular weakly closed sets in Neutrosophic environment namely Neutrosophic Pre generalized Pre Regular Star Weakly Closed Sets. Its properties and characterizations are defined and its relationships with other Neutrosophic Sets are studied with suitable examples.
Efektivitas Beberapa Jenis Insektisida Nabati Terhadap Hama Kutu Beras (Sitophilus oryzae L.) pada Beras Siam
Authors: Djaya Adrianson Agus , Zendrato Desrahmat , Pandriyani  , Melhanah  , Supriati Lilies
Published: June 2024

This research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of using several type of botanical insecticides and types of botanical insecticides that are more effective against rice weevil pests (Sitophilus oryzae L.) on siam rice. The method used in this research was the Completely Randomized Design (CRD) method which consisted of 6 treatments, each of which was repeated 4 times so that there were 24 experimental units. The treatment is a type of botanical insecticide consisting of P0 = Control (no botanical insecticide), P1 = 7.5 g of breadfruit leaf flour, P2 = 7.5 g of guava leaf flour, P3 = 7.5 g of noni leaf flour, 5 g, P4 = 7.5 g kaffir lime leaf flour and P5 = 7.5 g papaya leaf flour. The results of the research showed that several types of botanical insecticides used, namely breadfruit leaves, guava, noni and papaya, were not effective in controlling rice weevil pests (≤50%) but had the ability to reduce mortality, efficacy and speed of death of rice weevil pests (Sitophilus oryzae L.) and loss of rice weight. The most effective type of botanical insecticide in controlling the rice weevil pest (Sitophilus oryzae L.) is kaffir lime leaves with efficacy and mortality values ​​of 68.75%, pest death rate of 0.69% and rice weight loss percentage 0%.
Bacterial species causing subclinical mastitis in dairy cows: rapid identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
Authors:   Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ly Son H. , Pham Tuan T. , On Han M. N. , Truong Bao D. , Nguyen Thuong T.
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to determine subclinical mastitis (SCM) caused by bacterial species, using chromogenic culture media and to assess the antimicrobial resistance rate in the isolated bacteria. From March to December 2023, 143 milk samples were collected from 71 Holstein Friesian cows with SCM across seven dairy farms in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong province. Milk samples were incubated in triplicate chromogenic culture media to identify SCM caused by microorganisms. Our study revealed that 39.2% (56/143) of the samples had the growth of a single morphology, 26.6% (38/143) exhibited growth of two distinct morphologies, 9.0% (13/143) were found to be contaminated, and 25.2% (36/143) showed no growth. The isolated Streptococcus species were Strep. agalactiae 34.3% (49/143), Strep. uberis 22.4% (32/143), and Enterococcus spp. 1.4% (2/143). Besides, S. epidermidis 20.3% (29/143), S. saprophyticus 14.7% (21/143), and S. aureus 4.2% (6/143) were frequently isolated among Staphylococcus species. For gram-negative bacteria causing SCM, E. coli 2.8% (4/143), Klebsiella spp. 1.4% (2/143), and Pseudomonas spp. 4.2% (6/143) were the most isolated. Regarding antimicrobial susceptibility testing, the resistance rate of each bacterial species to each antibiotic tested differed for Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and gram-negative bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus was not resistant to gentamycin, florfenicol, and marbofloxacin. The resistance rate of S. epidermidis to gentamycin, florfenicol, trimethoprim sulfadiazine, and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid varied from 10.3% to 17.2%. Marbofloxacin and trimethoprim-sulfadiazine were excellent choices in treating SCM caused by S. saprophyticus because of their low resistance rate (10.3 - 13.3%). Streptococcus uberis was sensitive to the combined antibiotic amoxicillin-clavulanic acid. The resistance rate of Strep. agalactiae to this combined antibiotic (amoxicillin-clavuclanic acid) was the lowest (10%). Pseudomonas spp. was resistant to the tested antibiotics. Our study suggests that identifying bacterial species and conducting antimicrobial susceptibility tests play a crucial role in improving the treatment effectiveness for bovine SCM.
Characteristics and distinct prognostic determinants of individuals with hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma over the past two decades
Authors: Bangolo Ayrton , Fwelo Pierre , Dey Shraboni , Sethi Tanni , Sagireddy Sowmya , Chatta Jawaria , Goel Ashish , Nagpaul Sneha , Chen Eric Pin-Shiuan , Saravanan Chiranjeeve , Gangan Sheeja , Thomas Joel , Potiguara Sarah , Nagesh Vignesh K , Elias Daniel , Mansour Charlene , Ratnaparkhi Prajakta H , Jain Priyanshu , Mathew Midhun , Porter Taylor , Sultan Shadiya , Abbisetty Shailaja , Tran Linh , Chawla Megha , Lo Abraham , Weissman Simcha , Cho Christina
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL) is a rare and aggressive peripheral T-cell lymphoma with historically dismal outcomes, representing less than one percent of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. Given its rarity, the true incidence of HSTCL is unknown and most data have been extrapolated through case reports. To the best of our knowledge, the largest and most up to date study addressing the epidemiology and outcomes of patients with HSTCL in the United States covered a period from 1996 to 2014, with a sample size of 122 patients.

AIM

To paint the most updated epidemiological picture of HSTCL.

METHODS

A total of 186 patients diagnosed with HSTCL, between 2000 and 2017, were ultimately enrolled in our study by retrieving data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database. We analyzed demographics, clinical characteristics, and overall mortality (OM) as well as cancer-specific mortality (CSM) of HSTCL. Variables with a P value < 0.01 in the univariate Cox regression were incorporated into the multivariate Cox model to determine the independent prognostic factors, with a hazard ratio of greater than 1 representing adverse prognostic factors.

RESULTS

Male gender was the most represented. HSTCL was most common in middle-aged patients (40-59) and less common in the elderly (80+). Non-Hispanic whites (60.75%) and non-Hispanic blacks (20.97%) were the most represented racial groups. Univariate Cox proportional hazard regression analysis of factors influencing all-cause mortality showed a higher OM among non-Hispanic black patients. CSM was also higher among non-Hispanic blacks and patients with distant metastasis. Multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression analysis of factors affecting CSM revealed higher mortality in patients aged 80 or older and non-Hispanic blacks.

CONCLUSION

Overall, the outlook for this rare malignancy is very grim. In this retrospective cohort study of the United States population, non-Hispanic blacks and the elderly had a higher CSM. This data highlights the need for larger prospective studies to investigate factors associated with worse prognosis in one ethnic group, such as treatment delays, which have been shown to increase mortality in this racial/ethnic group for other cancers.
Tankyrase 2 promotes lung cancer cell malignancy
Authors: Wang Ying , Zhang Yong-Jun
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Tankyrase 2 (TNKS2) is a potential candidate molecular target for the prognosis and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but its biological functions are unclear.

AIM

To investigate the biological functions of TNKS2 in NSCLC.

METHODS

Using a lentiviral vector, we generated H647 model cells with TNKS2 knockdown by RNA interference and A549 model cells with TNKS2 overexpression by transfection with a TNKS2 overexpressing plasmid. Increased and decreased expression levels of TNKS2 in the two cell lines were verified using real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analyses. Cell apoptosis, proliferation, and migration were determined using flow cytometry, carboxyfluorescein succinimidyl ester staining, and scratch assay, respectively. Immunofluorescence staining was conducted to examine TNKS2 and β-catenin expression levels in the two transfected cell lines and the non-transfected cells.

RESULTS

TNKS2 mRNA and protein expression was significantly higher in the highly malignant NCI-H647 cells, while it remained at a low level in the less malignant A549 cells. Lentivirus-mediated overexpression of TNKS2 in A549 cells resulted in a 3-fold increase in gene expression and a 1.7-fold increase in protein expression (P < 0.01). Conversely, shRNA interference targeting TNKS2 Led to an 8-fold decrease in gene expression and a 3-fold decrease in protein expression (P < 0.01) in NCI-H647 cells. Furthermore, the cell apoptosis rate was significantly reduced (50%) and cell migration rate was increased (35%) in the TNKS2 overexpression group than in the control group (P < 0.05). In contrast, shTNKS2 promoted apoptosis by more than one fold and reduced migration by 60% (P < 0.05). Immunofluorescence analysis revealed enhanced nuclear localization of β-catenin fluorescence signal associated with high TNKS2 expression levels. Western blot analysis investigating TNKS2/β-catenin-related proteins indicated consistent changes between TNKS2 and β-catenin expression in lung cancer cells, whereas Axin displayed an opposite trend (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

The obtained results revealed that TNKS2 may serve as an adverse prognostic factor and a potential therapeutic target in NSCLC.
Bulut Bilişim Mimarisi ve Güvenliği
Authors: Yigit Kemal , Ayata Faruk
Published: June 2024

Bulut bilişim, depolama, işleme, ağ oluşturma ve yazılım gibi çeşitli hizmetlerin internet üzerinden sunulmasını sağlayan sistemlerdir. Bulut bilişim, ölçeklenebilirlik, esneklik, maliyet verimliliği ve erişilebilirlik avantajları nedeniyle son yıllarda büyük ilgi görmektedir. Ancak bulut bilişim aynı zamanda veri ihlalleri, yetkisiz erişim, hizmet reddi ve kötü niyetli saldırılar gibi önemli güvenlik sorunlarını da beraberinde getirmektedir. Bu nedenle bulut hizmetlerinin ve verilerinin güvenliğinin ve gizliliğinin sağlanması hem bulut sağlayıcıları hem de kullanıcılar için çok önemli bir konu haline gelmektedir.
Bu çalışmada yapay zekanın bulut bilişim güvenliğinde kullanımına ilişkin çalışmalar incelenmektedir. Öncelikle bulut bilişimin ve yapay zekanın temel kavramlarını ve modellerini tanıtılmaktadır, ardından bulut bilişimdeki temel güvenlik zorluklarını ve gereksinimlerini incelenmektedir. Daha sonra, makine öğrenimi, derin öğrenme, doğal dil işleme, bilgisayar görüşü ve uzman sistemler gibi bulut bilişimdeki güvenlik sorunlarını çözebilecek mevcut yapay zekâ tekniklerini ve yöntemlerini incelenmektedir.
OBTAINING MANGANESE - DOPED BISMUTH FERRITE CERAMIC SAMPLES AND STUDYING THEIR PROPERTIES
Authors: MARTIROSYAN N.W. , MARTIROSYAN D.S. , ARAGHI M.A.KH. , VANDUNTS T.V. , HAYRAPETYAN S.G. , GHAZARYAN R.H. , YEREMYAN A.S.
Published: June 2024

A self-propagating high-temperature synthesis technology of manganese - doped bism¬u¬th ferrite has been developed. The best conditions for the preparation of the inital components mixture and synthesis are determined by X-ray phase analysis. The technological processes of obtaining ceramic samples and preparing ohmic contacts have been developed. Frequency dependence of dielectric permeability and loss angle tangent and volt-ampere characteristics are studied.
THE AUTOTRANSFORMER METHOD OF CONNECTING THE INDUCTOR TO THE THYRISTOR CONVERTER
Authors: MANUKYAN P.S. , HARUTYUNYAN A.M. , SARGSYAN S.D.
Published: June 2024

The issue of the correct coordination of the inverter parameters with the load parameters in order to obtain the highest output power of the converter at the necessary margin of its stability is considered. In order to avoid impermiassibly high temperature drops in the radial direction of the workpieces, the specific power of inductors is limited, as a result of which it is expedient to perform them for a voltage of 500 ... 750 V and higher. In addition, high-frequency furnace capacitors for compensating the reactive power of the load are produced with a rated voltage from 375 to 1000 V, so the connection of the inductor to the inverter with a reduced output voltage has to be carried out according to the autotransformer circuit. In order to simplify the calculations, it is assumed that the power factor along the length of the inductor has a certain constant averaged value and does not depend on the distribution of the temperature field along the inductor. Based on this assumption, the dependence of the active resistance of the load on the number of turns of the inductor can be presented as a linear function for various transformation ratios. When matching the parameters of the inverter with the parameters of the load circuit, it is necessary not only to ensure full compensation, but also to select the value of the equivalent active resistance of the circuit in such a way that the inverter give the most power, and at the same time, the time provided for restoring the controllability of the thyristors must remain within acceptable limits. Therefore, the estimation of the value of the equivalent active resistance of the load circuit at various transformation ratios is necessary.
Reconhecimento, reificação e patologias da razão na filosofia crítica de Axel Honneth como motivação moral para os movimentos sociais em busca de cidadania
Authors: Valentini Wittckind Ellara , Angelin Rosângela , Bertaso João Martins
Published: June 2024

O artigo, utilizando-se do método indutivo e da técnica bibliográfica, busca compreender as categorias do reconhecimento, da reificação e das patologias da razão, desenvolvidas por Axel Honneth, a fim de relaciona-las a teorias dos movimentos sociais, com a finalidade de observá-las frente a motivação moral para a atuação dos referidos movimentos em busca de direitos de cidadania. A ligação que se pode fazer entre as teorias categóricas mencionadas é a de que, a partir da constatação de que há problemas (patologias) relacionados ao reconhecimento do outro na sociedade contemporânea, subverte-se a lógica de um funcionamento saudável das relações intersubjetivas, momento em que Axel Honneth passa a explicar os pormenores do reconhecimento (esquecimento do reconhecimento), que podem resultar em reificação. Assim, a compreensão destas categorias é crucial para o entendimento das teorias de Honneth, pois elas possibilitam o desvelar da motivação moral de atuação dos movimentos sociais, contextualizados histórica e sociologicamente.
De vida ou de morte: reflexões intempestivas
Authors: Ferreira da Cunha Paulo
Published: June 2024

Seguindo alguns países, como a Bélgica, a Holanda, o Luxemburgo e a Suíça, o Canadá, o Uruguai e a Colômbia, assim como alguns Estados dos EUA (Oregon, Vermont, Califórnia e Washington), depois de um processo muito polémico e complexo do ponto de vista legislativo e constitucional, em Portugal foi aprovada em 12 de maio de 2023 a eutanásia e o suicídio medicamente assistido, em certas condições (cf. Lei n.º 22/2023, de 25 de maio). O presente artigo é sobretudo uma reflexão a propósito e sob o impacto da polémica então travada. O método é sobretudo indutivo, mas na verdade mais propriamente holístico. Baseou-se na media que veiculou posições sobre a polémica estabelecida, na análise do processo legislativo e nos elementos jurisprudenciais anteriores. Mas não é uma análise de fontes jurídicas. É um exercício de análise crítica com apelo à memória. Esteve em repouso, pensou-se em abandoná-lo e foi depois retomado. Este trabalho não cura, em si, da solução encontrada, mas essencialmente do problema das fraturas civilizacionais que afetam o espaço público e são recebidas, sempre, de uma forma ou de outra, pelo Direito. Procura constituir um apelo à convivência social e à prudência na aplicação prática e médica das opções jurídicas, por sua vez decorrentes de opções éticas e considerações sociais (pelo menos). É uma achega à consideração de que é necessária, sobretudo em temas fraturantes, muita capacidade de diálogo e compreensão “do outro”.
Gender and Nature in the Consumer Society: Ecofeminist practice in the Ecuadorian Constitution
Authors: Mattia Debastiani Joana Silvia , Calgaro Cleide
Published: June 2024

This article aims to analyze the existing relationships among gender, nature and power in the consumer society. Thus, it intends to answer to the problem: can the Good Way of Living be considered an ecofeminist practice in the consumer society, where the gender inequality and the exploitation of nature go side by side? To answer the question, the chosen method was the analytical, once that meets the need for analysis of legal-bibliographic references. By way of conclusion, it can be stated that the market power, in the consumer society, has remained oppressive in relation to the domination of women and the exploitation of nature. However, new proposals, opposed to the guidelines established by capital, find in Latin American hetero-patriarchal society a productive locus to question the maintenance of gender inequalities and the ecological destruction. The Good Way of Living, pillar of Ecuador’s Constitution, presents itself as an audacious idea where ecology and feminism begin to meet the projection of a better world.
РЕНТГЕНДІК БҰЗБАЙТЫН БАҚЫЛАУ ӘДІСТЕРІ
Authors: Керибаева Талшын , Рысбекова А.А. , Әбдіматова Т.Д. , Тойлыбай Ө. , Сейфула Г.Н.
Published: June 2024

Композициялық материалдар ұшақ құрылымында жиі кездесетін материалдардың бірі. Авиацияда композиттерді қолданудың маңыздылығы жоғары болғандықтан, механикалық қасиеттермен бірге салмақ азайтуды қамтамасыз ету үшін, сонымен қатар апатты сәтсіздіктердің алдын алу үшін сенімді бұзбайтын бақылау әдістері қажет. Бұл мақалада осы саладағы қазіргі жағдайға шолу жасалады және маңызды авиациялық композиттердің тұтастығын бағалау кезінде бұзбайтын бақылаудың ренгендік әдістері кездесетін жетістіктер мен қиындықтарға баса назар аударылады. Зақымдануды анықтау және ұшақтардың бастапқы және қайталама конструкцияларында пайдалану үшін және композиттік материалдардың сипаттамаларын анықтау үшін бұзбайтын бақылаудың озық сертификатталған әдістеріне назар аударылады.
Produção de anticorpos e citocinas em resposta ao SARS-CoV-2: comparação entre imunidade vacinal e híbrida
Authors: Bombini Faustini Júlia , Campanelli Ana Paula , De Campos Fraga da Silva Thais Fernanda , Nieto Brito de Souza Vânia
Published: June 2024

A resposta imunológica pelo SARS-CoV-2 após protocolos vacinais e infecção natural é pouco compreendida. Comparando indivíduos vacinados com esquema heterólogo que receberam um reforço vacinal (imunidade vacinal) com aqueles que apresentaram episódio leve de COVID-19 (imunidade híbrida) no mesmo período, verificamos níveis semelhantes de anticorpos contra SARS-CoV-2. Em culturas de células mononucleares, o estímulo com o antígeno viral induziu produção de citocinas pró-inflamatórias nos dois grupos, entretanto, os níveis de IL-17 foram menores em indivíduos com imunidade vacinal. Nossos resultados sugerem que o reforço vacinal teve efeitos semelhantes à infecção natural pelo SARS-CoV-2 na resposta imunológica de indivíduos previamente vacinados.
GÜVENLİ LİMAN VARLIKLAR ÜZERİNE VOSVIEWER İLE BİBLİYOMETRİK BİR ANALİZ
Authors: Daştan Erhan , Dagli Hüseyin
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı güvenli liman varlıklar üzerine yapılan çalışmaların bibliyometrik analizini yapmaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Elsevier veri tabanı olan Scopus’tan güvenli liman varlıklara yönelik 1987-2023 tarihleri arasında yapılan 823 çalışma VOSviewer yazılım programıyla incelenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre bu alanda en çok yayın yapan ülke ABD, kurum University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, yazar ise Elie Bouri’dir. Atıf sayılarına bakıldığında En çok atıf alan yazar Dirk G. Baur, çalışma “Is gold a hedge or a safe haven? An analysis of stocks, bonds and gold”, dergi ise Finance Business Letters’dır. Bu çalışmalarda en çok kullanılan anahtar sözcük ise “safe haven” dır. Çalışmada ayrıca ülke, dergi, makale ve yazar atıflarının VOSviewer yazılımıyla haritalaması çıkarılarak bulgular kısmında ortaya konulmuştur. Bu çalışma güvenli liman varlıklar üzerine çalışma yapacak olan araştırmacılara bu alanda yapılmış olan çalışmalar hakkında genel bir çerçeve bilgi sunmaktadır. Aynı zamanda bu çalışma güvenli liman varlıklar üzerine yapılan çalışmaların bibliyometrik açıdan incelenmesini yapan ilk çalışma özelliği göstermektedir.
TÜRKİYE’NİN DEMİR ÇELİK İTHALATININ KÜMELEME ANALİZİ İLE İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Ergün Ümit Remzi , Bulut Elif
Published: June 2024

Gelişmiş veya gelişmekte olan ülkelerde sanayinin temel dayanağı olan demir çelik sektörü, ülkeler tarafından kurulması veya geliştirilmesi gerekli öncelikli alanlar arasında yer almaktadır. Bu durum, ekonomik kalkınmasının hedefine sanayileşmeyi yerleştiren Türkiye için de geçerlidir. Bu nedenle çalışma, Türkiye’nin demir çelik sektöründe öncelikli ithalat ürünleri nelerdir ve Türkiye’nin demir çelik sektörü üretim yapısına göre demir çelik ithalatı nasıl şekillenmektedir, sorularına yanıt aramaktadır. Çalışma, Türkiye’nin demir çelik ithalatına konu olan Standart Uluslararası Ticaret Sınıflandırması kodlarına göre sınıflandırılmış on bir ürünün 1980-2022 dönemi ithalat değerlerini dikkate almaktadır. Ele alınan dönem içerisinde derlenen veriler çok kriterli karar verme yöntemlerinden olan kümeleme analizine dahil edilerek gruplandırılmıştır. Türkiye’nin demir çelik ithalatında yüksek ithalat değeri demir çelik döküntü ve hurdaları, bunların külçeleri ürünlerine ait olduğu bulgusuna ulaşılmıştır. Endüstri öncesi faydasız olarak değerlendirilen hurda ve atıkların da artan tüketim ve üretim ile ekonomik katma değere sahip oldukları değerlendirilmektedir.
Jahrhundertleben
Authors: Granzin Katharina
Published: June 2024

Jens Andersen, Astrid Lindgren. Ihr Leben. Übersetzt von Ulrich Sonnenberg. Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt, München 2015. 448 Seiten, 26,99 Euro
Astrid Lindgren, Die Menschheit hat den Verstand verloren. Tagebücher 1939–1945. Übersetzt von Angelika Kutsch und Gabriele Haefs. Ullstein Buchverlage, Berlin 2015. 576 Seiten, 24 Euro
Astrid Lindgren / Sara Schwardt, Deine Briefe lege ich unter die Matratze. Ein Briefwechsel 1971–2002. Übersetzt von Birgitta Kicherer. Oetinger Verlag, Hamburg 2015. 204 Seiten, 19,99 Euro
Sogar die Bäume schauten anders
Authors: Schaber Irme , Engelsing Tobias
Published: June 2024

Tobias Engelsing, Das jüdische Konstanz. Blütezeit und Vernichtung. Südverlag, Konstanz 2015. 271 Seiten, 19,90 Euro
Überlebenstechniker
Authors: Bienert Michael , Buckard Christian
Published: June 2024

Christian Buckard, Moshé Feldenkrais. Der Mensch hinter der Methode. Berlin Verlag, Berlin 2015. 368 Seiten, 24 Euro
Jeder ist für alle verantwortlich
Authors: Fritz Susanne , Saint-Exupéry Antoine de
Published: June 2024

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Flug nach Arras. Übersetzt von Fritz Montfort. Karl Rauch Verlag, Düsseldorf 2011. 207 Seiten, 14,90 Euro
Reise in die Gegenwart des Vergangenen
Authors: Lachner Harry , Flaubert Gustave , Du Camp Maxime
Published: June 2024

Gustave Flaubert und Maxime du Camp, Über Felder und Strände. Eine Reise in die Bretagne. Deutsch von Cornelia Hasting. Dörlemann Verlag, Zürich 2016. 444 Seiten, 35 Euro
Sehnsucht nach anderem Leben
Authors: Rüdenauer Ulrich , Fichte Hubert
Published: June 2024

Hubert Fichte, Ich beiße Dich zum Abschied ganz zart. Briefe an Leonore Mau. Hrsg. von Peter Braun. S. Fischer Verlag, Frankfurt a. M. 2016. 256 Seiten, 26 Euro
A disaggregated analysis of business investment since the outbreak of the pandemic
Authors: González-Simón Miguel Ángel , Jiménez-García Blanca , Martínez-Carrascal Carmen
Published: June 2024

Rationale

Business investment in Spain has proven considerably weak in recent years and is still below pre-pandemic levels. This article analyses investment dynamics in Spain until 2022 drawing on firm-level data from the Banco de España Central Balance Sheet Data Office.

Takeaways

•The disaggregated data from the Central Balance Sheet Data Office can be used to identify the characteristics of the firms that adjusted their investment patterns the most from the outbreak of the pandemic until 2022.

•In this period, firms’ investment decisions became more sensitive to their economic situation (proxied here by their sales and cash flow).

•Conversely, the link between firms’ investment decisions and financial position (proxied here by their debt level and debt burden) remained unchanged.

•Investment by young firms proved particularly weak in the period analysed, and this led to a narrowing of the positive gap between their investment drive and that of other firms.
Medicaid Expansion in Maine Significantly Reduced Uncompensated Care Costs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Rhodes Jordan
Published: June 2024

This study examines the impact of Maine’s 2019 Medicaid expansion through the Affordable Care Act on hospitals’ uncompensated care costs. The author finds that this expansion reduced uncompensated care costs by an average of 26 percent per year, leading to a $126 million reduction in uncompensated care costs during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The most pronounced reduction in costs occurred across larger, general acute care hospitals. When comparing bad debt vs charity care, the reduction in uncompensated care costs is driven by a steep decline in reported charity care costs. This decline offsets increases in bad debt expenses in 2020 across smaller, critical access hospitals. The results highlight Medicaid expansion’s effectiveness in lowering uncompensated care costs during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maine.
Playfulness as a pedagogical strategy: game to educate about the rights of blind people and the role of guide dog
Authors: Da Cruz Pedro Paulo , Da Silva Marily Dilamar , Warken Filho Guido José , Ulbricht Vania Ribas
Published: June 2024

Since 1990, there has been a concern, in the most varied countries, with external public policies for inclusive education, however, still has a long way to go. There are several ways of promoting the rights of the blind to society, and one of these ways is games. This research characterized, in terms of nature, as applied research, as its interest is practical, and it is hoped that the results are used in solving real problems. This study adopts a methodology qualitative and has an exploratory character, advancing by deepening the understanding of the problem under study. Based on pre-existing literature on the rights of blind people and the reactions to the guide dog, the research is categorized as both bibliographic and documentary. The central purpose game theory is used to facilitate the dissemination of the rights of blind individuals and specifically the role played by the guide dog. Through a playful approach, the aim is to investigate why way the design of games can help in the development of effective pedagogical strategies external activities to raise awareness about the rights of blind people and the role played by guide dogs, preceding their effective implementation in the social context.
Micronuclei in buccal mucosa cells of smoking university students: a genotoxicity study
Authors: Bruschi Thais Larissa , Arruda Gisele , Retuci Vanessa Silva , Moura Alexandre Carvalho de , Baroni Suzymeire , Souza-Franco Gilza Maria de , Soares Izabel Aparecida
Published: June 2024

This study explores and contrasts the genotoxic effects of conventional and electronic cigarette use on the buccal mucosa cells of university students, using the micronucleus test. We conducted field research with qualitative and quantitative methods, involving 28 participants over 18 years old, distributed into four groups: conventional cigarette users, electronic cigarette users, dual users, and non-smokers. Participants were selected based on specific criteria, and demographic and motivational information was obtained through questionnaires. Buccal mucosa samples were collected according to standard cytological methods, analyzing 500 cells per participant. Analysis revealed statistically significant differences in micronucleus incidence and cellular alterations between smoker and non-smoker groups. These findings underscore the need for stricter tobacco control policies and pave the way for future research on tobacco genotoxicity.
User satisfaction regarding regional health polyclinics services in Bahia, Brazil
Authors: Miranda Samilly , Aragão Erika , Texeixa Martha , Bernardes Kionna , Mendes Vinícius , Pereira Marcos , Bastos Rafael , Natividade Márcio , Eugênio Portela Luis
Published: June 2024

The Regional Health Polyclinics (RHPs) are a recent initiative, and there are still no evaluative research on them. This study aims to assess the satisfaction of RHP users in Bahia. A quantitative and qualitative survey was conducted, employing three strategies: questionnaires, semi-structured interviews with users and managers, and observation by researchers. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and content analysis. The majority of respondents (89.7%) were very satisfied with the services. The performance of professionals generated high satisfaction (98.3%). In interviews, the dimension of access was identified as the primary core of meaning, with mentions of difficulties in access, associated with the high demand from municipal users for specialists. The results can help managers improve the quality of services offered.
تأثير استخدام موقع الكتروني على تعلم كتابة ونداء التمرينات البدنية الفردية لدى طلبة كلية علوم الرياضة في جامعة مؤتة
Authors: الشعلان معن , الحويان ناديا
Published: June 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة التعرف إلى تأثير استخدام موقع الكتروني على تعلم كتابة ونداء التمرينات البدنية الفردية لدى طلبة كلية علوم الرياضة في جامعة مؤتة,  واستخدم الباحثان المنهج شبه التجريبي, تكونت عينة الدِّراسة من (36) طالب من طلبة كلية علوم الرياضة في جامعة مؤتة، تم اختيارهم بالطريقة القصدية وتمّ تقسيمهم لمجموعتين بالطريقة العشوائية مجموعة ضابطة وعدد أفرادها (18) طالب تمّ تدريسهم بالطريقة التقليدية، ومجموعة تجريبية وعدد أفرادها (18) طالب تمّ تدريسهم باستخدام الموقع الإلكتروني, لمدة ستة أسابيع بواقع ثلاثة لقاءات أسبوعياً مدة كل لقاء (60) دقيقة, وقام الباحثان بتصميم موقع الكتروني لتعليم طريقة كتابة التمرينات الفردية وطريقة النداء عليها, وتم استخدام الاختبار المعرفي كأداة لجمع البيانات من افراد عينة الدراسة, وتوصلت نتائج الدراسة إلى ان استخدام الموقع الالكتروني في تعلم وكتابة ونداء التمرينات الرياضية بواقع ثلاثة لقاءات اسبوعيًا، ولمدة سته اسابيع، له أثر إيجابي على تعلم وكتابة ونداء التمرينات الرياضية الفردية. وأوصت الدراسة استخدام المواقع الإلكتروني في تعليم وكتابة التمرينات الفردية في التربية الرياضية.
ANALISIS PERTUMBUHAN ARUS KAS SEBAGAI ALAT UKUR KINERJA KEUANGAN PADA LAPORAN ARUS KAS UPTD PUSKESMAS SEROJA
Authors: Waluyo  , Balqis Sulaeman Safira
Published: June 2024

Regional financial management in practice still has not reached the level of perfection, with there are still obstacles that need to be improved, especially related to accounting issues in certain situations that can become technical obstacles for executives in managing regional finances. One example is the implementation of the accrual-based Government Accounting System (SAP), which is an accounting policy required in current state financial management. This study aims to measure the Financial Performance of UPTD Puskesmas Seroja by using data from the Cash Flow Statement. The method applied is quantitative descriptive research using secondary data obtained from the Treasurer of the Regional Public Service Agency (BLUD) UPTD Puskesmas Seroja. The results of the analysis of this study based on the results of the analysis of the UPTD Puskesmas Seroja Cash Flow Statement during the 2020-2022 fiscal year, indicate that the financial performance of the UPTD Puskesmas Seroja in that year was in good condition but experienced unstable growth.
PENGARUH TRANSPARANSI DAN REPUTASI TERHADAP MINAT MUZAKKI MEMBAYAR ZIS
Authors: Firdaus Putra Muhammad Rifki , Ishak Muhammad Nur
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to examine the impact of transparency and reputation on muzakki's concern about paying zakat in Baznas, Bekasi City. The research was conducted through survey questionnaires distributed to 322 muzakki who made zakat payments in BAZNAS, Bekasi City. Data analysis was performed using a random sampling model with the SPSS program. The findings indicated that transparency positively influences muzakki's concern about paying zakat, and reputation positively affects muzakki's trust in paying zakat.
Placentome size in Bos taurus x Bos indicus crosses in the mexican tropics differs from the source breeds
Authors: Bautista Nectalí Mendoza , Saavedra-Jiménez Luís Antonio , Sánchez-Santillán Paulino , Luzardo Maria Benedicta Bottini
Published: June 2024

The objective of the present study is to verify the size of placentomes, through ultrasonography, at different gestational ages in Bos indicus x Bos taurus  crosses located in the tropics.Placentome size in cows can vary in response to many factors, including crossbreeding. Placentome measurents were taken by averaging the length and width of the placentome.We measured placentome size at different gestational ages in Bos taurus x Bos indicus cows raised in the tropics. Uteruses were collected immediately after slaughter from 102 cows with gestations ≥ 30 days and processed in the abattoir. All cows were Swiss Brown x Zebu phenotypes. Fetus gestational age was estimated by measuring from the crown to the tail base. Five placentomes were randomly chosen from each uterus (n= 510), and diameter (cm) measured for each. Gestational age was classified into nine categories (days): a) ≤45, b) >45 ≤60, c) >60 ≤90, d) >90 ≤120, e) >120 ≤150, f) >150 ≤180, g) >180 ≤210, h) >210 ≤240 and i) >240. Placentome size data was grouped by these categories. Descriptive statistics were generated for diameter for each gestational age category. All statistical analyses were run with the SAS program (2013). In all nine categories, placentome size was larger than reported for Bos taurus cows and smaller than reported in Bos indicus cows. In conclusion, placentome size in the sampled Bos taurus x Bos indicus cows was intermediate between that of the two source breeds. This confirms that existing reference tables for Bos taurus and Bos indicus purebreds are not accurate for crossbreeds.
Exponential stability of periodic solutions for a hematopoiesis model with two time delays
Authors: Younsi Abdelhafid
Published: June 2024

In applied mathematics, many practical problems involving heat flow, species interaction, microbiology, neural networks, and more are associated with delay differential equations. To elucidate regulation and control mechanisms in physiological systems, Mackey and Glass introduced new mathematical models as a representation of hematopoiesis (blood-cell formation) in their influential and highly referenced 1977 paper. The presence of multiple delays, rather than a single delay, can lead to a new range of dynamics: an equation that was stable with one delay may become unstable when the delays are not equal, resulting in sustained oscillations. The dynamics of the non-autonomous Mackey-Glass model with two variable delays have not been thoroughly explored yet, which is presented as an open problem by Berezansky and Braverman. This paper focuses on the existence, uniqueness, and exponential stability of positive periodic solutions of a generalized class of the Hematopoiesis Model with two variable delays. Initially, using properties of cones and a fixed point theorem for a concave and increasing operator, we establish conditions ensuring the existence of a unique positive periodic solution for the model with almost periodic coefficients and delays. Subsequently, we employ a suitable Lyapunov functional method and differential inequality techniques to derive sufficient conditions guaranteeing the exponential stability of the unique positive periodic solution of the system. This approach covers a broad range of models that were previously studied. Additionally, an illustrative example with a numerical simulation is provided to validate the efficiency and reliability of the theoretical results. Our approach can be applied to the case of positive almost periodic solutions and positive pseudo almost periodic solutions of the model under consideration.
Proposition for the effective moment of inertia to determine the deflection in a composite slab
Authors: Costa Rodrigo Sernizon , Marconi Pedro Guilherme Carvalho de Souza , Tomita Thaís Alves , Brandão Maria Clara Alves Sales , Nunes Lorrana da Silva , Andrade Elis Lemos , Lavall Armando Cesar Campos
Published: June 2024

The objective of this work is to propose a mathematical expression for calculating the effective moment of inertia of a composite slab that utilizes steel formwork incorporated into the concrete, and consequently, to verify the deflection. The analysis of the behavior and strength of composite steel and concrete slabs covers several parameters, such as load-deflection curves, load-end slip curves, and load-steel strain curves. Among these parameters, the load versus deflection curve at the mid-span perform a crucial role in the evaluation and verification of deflection. Regarding the calculation of deflection, generally, the technical standards recommend that the moment of inertia of the composite section be given by the simple average of the moments of inertia of the uncracked and cracked sections. However, experimental investigations have shown that this procedure inadequately characterizes composite slab behavior, resulting in underestimated effective moment of inertia and reduced deflection, especially when subjected to higher loads. Using the results of experimental tests on a composite slab built with a specific steel sheeting carried out at the Structures Laboratory of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, this work evaluated several expressions suggested by technical standards and authors of scientific articles aiming to validate a proposal for determining the moment of effective inertia in composite slabs that adequately represents the behavior load versus deflection during the entire loading phase until collapse. From this evaluation it is possible to recommend the proposed equation for design verification in the case of the service limit state for excessive deformations.
Quantitative descriptors that contribute to variability in the F3 population of ornamental pepper
Authors: Custódio Gabriela Cristina Alves , Faria Renata Aparecida Neres , Silva Nadiany Souza , Barbosa Ana Karolyne Pereira , Ribeiro Joyce Costa , Pimenta Samy
Published: June 2024

The diversity of peppers from the Capsicum genus has always enriched global cuisine and is currently driving the growth of the ornamental plants market. In this sense, breeding programs with ornamental peppers play a crucial role in the evolution of the ornamental market. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate genetic variability in an F3 population of ornamental pepper through principal component analysis (PCA) based on quantitative descriptors of ornamental interest and identify correlations between them through Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis. In the F3 generation of a genetic improvement program with ornamental pepper plants at the State University of Montes Claros, 200 genotypes were conducted. In these, four quantitative descriptors were evaluated: plant height (PH), fruiting stages (FS), production (PD) and average fruit mass (AFM). The data were subjected to normality and homogeneity of variance tests (p<0.05) and, subsequently, to principal component analysis (PCA) to evaluate genetic diversity between genotypes. Analyzes were performed using PAST software. The PCA results demonstrated that the variables PD and PH were the ones that contributed most to PCA I, while for PCA II it was FS. In the Pearson correlation coefficient, it was observed that the most significant correlation occurred between the PH and PD variables. AFM and PD were negatively correlated, indicating that the greater the average fruit mass, the lower the number of fruits produced. The results of this study will open up opportunities for the development of new cultivars of ornamental peppers, which are cultivated mainly by small producers or family farmers.
A espera da chegada: alterações emocionais manifestadas na gestação
Authors: Dagostin Suelen Raquel , Simon Cleonice , Mello Ediane , Franzosi Tamiris Silva , Trissoldi Lediane Paula , Marmitt Luana Patricia , Cetolin Sirlei Favero
Published: June 2024

A gravidez é caracterizada por um processo que causa transformações na vida da mulher, como, impactos psicológicos desencadeados pelo constante confronto entre a satisfação dos desejos e a nova realidade, o que gera fantasias, expectativas, sonhos, angústias, ansiedade e conflitos de sentimentos ambivalentes. Este artigo tem o objetivo de identificar sinais de alterações emocionais significativas no terceiro trimestre da gestação. Fez-se uma pesquisa de natureza exploratória e com abordagem quantitativa. Utilizou-se para a coleta dos dados o instrumento de Triagem Psicológica para Aplicação em Gestantes – TPAG. Participaram trinta gestantes do terceiro trimestre gestacional, residentes em municípios da Região de Saúde do Extremo Oeste do estado de Santa Catarina. As participantes do estudo realizavam o acompanhamento de pré-natal tradicional, nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Ou seja, acompanhadas pelo médico e enfermeira das esquipes de Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF). Os resultados demonstraram um aumento significativo dos níveis de ansiedade, associados aos fatores: multigestas, condição clínica, proximidade com o momento do parto, conhecimento insuficiente sobre o período gestacional, alterações na qualidade do sono, gravidez não planejada e histórico de aborto. Sugere-se ampliar a assistência ao pré-natal, inserindo junto a ESF, equipes multiprofissionais que possam contribuir e identificar sinais e sintomas de alerta, para as alterações emocionais durante a gestação. Neste sentido, a Psicologia Perinatal pode contribuir para suprir as demandas expressadas pelas gestantes, prevenindo situações de angústia e integrando a gestante e a família a um ciclo gravídico puerperal saudável, colaborando na preparação psicológica para o exercício da maternidade e da paternidade.
Pengaruh Metode dan Lama Fermentasi Terhadap Kualitas Fisik Pliek U Tradisional Aceh
Authors: Baihaqi Baihaqi , Nuraida Nuraida , Hakim Syahirman , Fridayati Diah , Ayu Suci Ida
Published: June 2024

Observations on the effect of fermentation methods and duration on the physical quality of pliek u at the final fermentation stage in making pliek u were carried out from June to October 2023. Research was carried out at the final fermentation stage in making pliek u. Samples were obtained from 3 villages, namely Glumpang Bungkok, Lam Ujong and Busu villages, Pidie Regency, Aceh Province. The research results showed that water content analysis showed that the first sample (Glumpang Bungkok) had a higher water content than the second sample (Lam Ujong) and the third sample (Busu). For the pH and aw values, the analysis results showed that there was no difference between these two values in the three samples.
KELAYAKAN DAN STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN USAHA PADA TAPE MANIS 31 BONDOWOSO
Authors: Vira Nur Latifa Aprilia , Adam Ridjal Julian
Published: June 2024

Cassava can be the main ingredient commodity usedin agroindustrial activities. One of processed cassava that is used as the main ingredient is tape. “Tape City” is a well known name for Bondowoso Regency. UMKM Tape Manis 31is a tape company in Bondowoso Regency which invested again in 2003. UMKM Tape Manis 31 has experienced a decline in production since the tast three years due to Covid-19. The financial performance is not good because there is no regular recording of financial flow. Based on these conditions, reseacrh is needed regarding the feasibility aspect and development strategies. The use of research method is descriptive quantitative. The results showed that the financial feacibility calculation is feasible with an NPV value Rp 166.853.61, Net B/C Ratio 1,7, IRR 38,9%, Gross B/C Ratio 1,2, PI 1,73, and PP 3 years 7 months 28 hari.. The results of the SWOT analysis obtaied an IFAS value of 2,61 and EFAS value of 2,84 placing UMKM Tape Manis 31 in the white area position (strong-opportunity field).