bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of the Effect of Grain Size and Wire Size on the Mechanical and Structural Properties of Polycrystalline Ni Nano Wire Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Authors: Kazanç Sefa , Aksu Canbay Canan
Published: February 2025

The effect of grain size and length-to-diameter ratio (LDR) on the mechanical properties of polycrystalline Ni nanowire was examined by molecular dynamics simulation as a result of uniaxial tensile deformation applied at a temperature of 300 K. The Embedded Atom Method (EAM) was used to determine the forces acting on the nanowire atoms. Elastic modulus (E), yield strength and fracture stress values were determined from the stress-strain relationship determined as a result of the deformation process. Microstructural changes resulting from plastic deformation were examined from the atomic positions determined using the common neighbor analysis method (CNA). It was determined that grain size and LDR had a significant effect on the deformation behavior of Ni nanowire, and plastic deformation and breaks resulted from the rearrangement of atomic positions by surface effect and also the nanowires with small grain size and LDR exhibited superplasticity behavior. The grain size in the modeled polycrystalline nanowire system affected the movement mechanisms of the grains, grain boundaries, and the relationship between grain size and flow force was investigated. From this relationship, the Hall-Petch effect and the reverse Hall-Petch effect were observed after a certain critical grain size.
Early Diagnosis of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer using Deep Learning Framework
Authors: Güler Hakan , Santur Yunus , Ulaş Mustafa
Published: February 2025

This study is aimed to be conducted on invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer, which is a type of cancer that is common around the world and found in women. Early diagnosis of this disease can be lifesaving. It was aimed to conduct the study to determine the early diagnosis of breast cancer due to its early detection feature. In addition to deep learning techniques, image processing techniques were also used in the study. A dataset consisting of breast cancer images was used. The images in the data set may be complicated or time-consuming when evaluated using traditional diagnostic methods. This is where deep learning models come into play. The models used in the study analyzed breast cancer cells. As a result of the analysis, cells were classified as cancerous or cancer-free. Five different models were used in this study: CNN, SVM, Random Forest, DenseNet and MobileNet. When the results were examined, it was analyzed that the proposed method showed better performance than other methods. The accuracy rates of the models were: CNN (95.1%), SVM (89.87%), Random Forest (93.21%), DenseNet (94.31%), and MobileNet (94.6%). In conclusion, this study reveals the differences between models used in breast cancer diagnosis. In this period when the importance of artificial intelligence increases, it is predicted that it will be an important step in saving breast cancer patients. If the methods are used efficiently and effectively, the rate of early diagnosis will increase and diseases will be prevented.
Ontology of Stochastic Differential Equations
Authors: Gençoğlu Muharrem Tuncay
Published: February 2025

This study provides a comprehensive examination of the mathematical formulations, ontological foundations, and application domains of stochastic differential equations (SDEs). SDEs play a critical role in modeling complex phenomena such as uncertainty and randomness and can be applied across a wide range of fields from financial markets to biological systems. The paper contrasts the mathematical approaches of Itô and Stratonovich calculus, detailing the solution methods and theoretical foundations of SDEs. Additionally, the ontological foundations of SDEs and their applications in various scientific and engineering fields are explored. Emphasis is placed on their use in finance, biology, cryptology, and blockchain technology. The results highlight the significance of SDEs in mathematical modeling and their impact across numerous application areas.
Par glissement sémantique en français écrit en république du Congo
Authors: Sounda Mbouity Vanelle Faïda , Ngamountsika Edouard
Published: February 2025

Le glissement sémantique participe à la création lexicale de nouveaux mots en français. Ce procédé s’observe également dans la presse écrite congolaise de Brazzaville. C’est pourquoi cet article analyse les lexies ayant subi de modifications sémantiques. Une triple approche de linguistique différentielle, de stylistique et de la sémantaxe permet d’identifier les différentes procédures figuratives de glissement de mots qui méritent une description et une analyse. La première consiste dans l’expression de la métonymie. La deuxième concerne l’ironie et la création satirique.
Caractérisation stylistique de la métaphore adjectivale dans La Semaine Africaine
Authors: Nguiene Bilongo Brèche Pachel
Published: February 2025

Ce présent article examine la caractérisation stylistique de la métaphore adjectivale dans l’expression journalistique. Il s’agit d’analyser trois contextes fonctionnels des adjectifs qui créent une particularité du style dans les écrits des journalistes : l’art de critiquer, de représenter et de caractériser les événements et les faits de l’actualité. Pour aborder des adjectifs, nous avons recouru à un corpus recueilli dans la Semaine Africaine. Ainsi, l’objectif fixé est de montrer que la métaphore adjectivale traduit une motivation descriptive et persuasive et qu’elle engendre des effets stylistiques dans le langage journalistique. Dans l’application de la pragmatique, nos résultats ont montré que la métaphore adjectivale offre aux journalistes un style expressif, esthétique, sincère et photographique et qu’elle devient une pratique   de l’argumentation dans la presse écrite congolaise.
Le langage alimentaire dans la musique congolaise. Cas de Brazzaville (1991-2010)
Authors: NGANTSIO Armeline Izis , ZIDI Joseph
Published: February 2025

Ce texte analyse l’évolution du mode d’alimentation à Brazzaville et le nouveau langage qui s’y attache. Il montre qu’au lendemain des événements sociopolitiques que cette ville a connus (1997-1998), la pauvreté a poussé cette dernière à faire le choix de l’alimentation de masse ou de rue, dans des restaurants de fortune. Cette consommation courante basée sur les produits congelés et carnés se décline sous plusieurs noms. En nous appuyons sur l’onomastique et l’hymnologie, ce travail explore les symboles et les ressentis des citadins. Pourtant, les codes de ce rapport social naturel avec les produits de consommation vont être chamboulés par la musique urbaine juvénile, le coupé-décalé, qui troque le lexique alimentaire pour exprimer le dépit, le désarroi et la marginalisation sociale. À travers une narration hachée et crue, il construit sur le non-dit et le non su, un imaginaire dans lequel certains noms des produits passent pour désigner des parties du corps ou des organes sensuels féminins et le plaisir que l’on peut en tirer.
Représentation de la guerre dans la poésie nigériane
Authors: Matongo Nkouka Anicet Odilon , Soungoua Jean-Marie
Published: February 2025

Cette étude se propose d’examiner la représentation de la guerre dans la poésie des auteurs nigeriens à savoir Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe et Gabriel Okara. L’objectif est de scruter les conséquences de la guerre dans ces poésies. De l’application des approches sociocritique et autobiographique, il ressort des textes que l’engagement participe d’une prise de conscience morale et politique qui identifie le poète par rapport à une communauté de réprouvés sans doute, mais une communauté luttant pour une morale nouvelle. Ces textes sont circonscrits dans un contexte de privation de liberté par la solitude en milieu carcéral, la lente et longue désagrégation que subit l’homme plongé dans le gouffre de l’isolement carcéral, des tortures subies, des murs souillés, des odeurs fétides qu’exhale la prison ; la vérité triomphe sur le mal d’un système de répression. La prison désoriente, désarticule et fragmente la personnalité du détenu qui cherche à survivre aux atteintes physiques et mentales. Il va sans dire que ces textes ont une dimension autobiographique.
RESEARCH ON VISUAL DETECTION METHOD OF SOUND FILM BROKEN GLUE DEFECT
Authors: Liu Jianchun , Jiang Xunjin , Huang Chaoqi , Lin Yuquan
Published: February 2025

Broken glue defect is a common defect in sound film dispensing. Aiming at the problem of fuzzy glue region boundary frequently occurring in the detection process, an improved iterative maximum interclass variance method was proposed to detect broken glue defects. Due to the skewness distribution of the gray curve of the sound film, the median value of the gray value of the image was replaced by the average value of the improved iterative method to eliminate the sound film. The initial threshold of the sound film dispensing region was quickly converged. The maximum inter-class variance method was combined to improve the extraction accuracy of the glue region boundary. The image features of single gap, multi gap, and dislocation defect types in qualified and broken products were compared, and the number and offset of glue areas were calculated to identify defects accurately. Fifteen thousand products were randomly selected on the production line for testing, and the results showed that the detection accuracy rate of qualified products was 100%, and the detection accuracy rate of broken glue was 99.1%, which met the needs of enterprises.
Hydroxyl combined with nitrogen on biomass carbon promotes the electrocatalytic H\(_{2}\)O\(_{2}\) selectivity
Authors: JIANG Jiabi , DENG Danni , WANG Yuchao , CHEN Yingbi , BAI Yu , WANG Meng , XIONG Xiang , LEI Yongpeng
Published: February 2025

Elevating the selectivity of two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e‒ ORR) is challenging. Herein, the hydroxyl combined with nitrogen on biomass carbon exhibits a high H2O2 selectivity over a wide potential range of 0 V to 0.5 V vs. RHE, which is nearly 97% at 0.3 V vs. RHE. The combination of hydroxyl and nitrogen improves the adsorption and desorption of intermediates, finally changing the reaction pathway and promoting the selectivity of 2e‒ ORR. The Faradaic efficiency (FE) reaches 98% at 0.3 V vs. RHE. Furthermore, the typical organic pollutants were degraded on site in flow cell. This work illustrates the potential of biomass carbon in 2e‒ ORR.
Assistência à saúde ao paciente surdo e/ou deficiente auditivo: perspectiva dos profissionais de enfermagem
Authors: Marques Ana Livia Bernardes , Ferreira Camilly Ariela Corrêa Gomes , Madeira Bruna Alves , Bruno Maria Antônia Pereira , Silva Gustavo Custódio da , Rezende Mayara Bastos , Souza Mirella Castelhano , Silva Luciana Jerônimo de Almeida
Published: February 2025

De acordo com dados do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) (2010), no Brasil existem 10 milhões de pessoas com algum grau de deficiência auditiva. Suas particularidades quanto a comunicação, desafia os profissionais de enfermagem. A barreira de comunicação acarreta riscos importantes, como a quebra do sigilo médico e comprometimento da segurança do paciente, entre outros. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar as percepções e experiências dos profissionais de enfermagem sobre a importância da Língua Brasileira de Sinais (Libras) na assistência prestada, avaliando como o uso ou a falta de conhecimentos em Libras influencia a qualidade do atendimento prestado. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa de caráter descritivo e exploratório, análisada nos métodos de Laurence Bardin. O estudo analisou nove profissionais de enfermagem, com idades de 20 a mais de 40 anos, predominando técnicos de enfermagem (66,6%). Identificou-se que 88,9% relataram dificuldades na comunicação com pacientes surdos devido à falta de conhecimento em LIBRAS. Apesar disso, 100% dos participantes demonstraram interesse em capacitação na área. Conclui-se que a barreira de comunicação entre os profissionais de saúde e os pacientes deficiente auditivo e/ ou surdo compromete o processo saúde-doença, gerando risco a segurança e quebras de sigilo profissional. Diante disso, é essencial investir na capacitação contínua dos profissionais, com foco no aprimoramento da comunicação efetiva. Sugere-se, ainda, a realização de novas pesquisas que explorem estratégias de comunicação, incluindo tecnologias assistivas e abordagens interdisciplinares, para identificar soluções que possam ser amplamente implementadas em diferentes contextos de atendimento à saúde.
Exploring the Impact of Staff Education and Training on Infection Control Practices in Long-Term Care Facilities
Authors: Fatima Anmol , Yousaf Mafia
Published: February 2025

The prevention of disease is the most important part of the healthcare system, in long-term care
facilities. These institutions are for the use of the individual who is elderly person, disabled, or those
who are suffering from chronic diseases and who require long-term care. The inhabitants of social care
facilities like long-term care facilities are the most at risk and the causes of diseases can be aging,
comorbid health issues, suppressed immune systems as well as prolonged stay in health care facilities
(Saeed et al., 2016).
According to the World Health Organization, healthcare-associated infection (HAI) is a major problem in
worldwide morbidity and mortality, and long-term care facilities are especially exposed to these
infections because of the population they have (WHO, 2017). These places include the presence of
common infections such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections, decubitus ulcers, and
gastroenteritis, resulting in the need for prolonged hospital stays, higher medical bills, and even deaths
(Sharma et al., 2019).
As a result, effective infection control practices are a must to lower both the frequency and spread of
infections in such institutions. Disease control practices (like monitoring, controlling, and isolation
protocols) that must be adhered to the letter are fundamental in any infection control program.
Nonetheless, the implementation of these measures by the nursing staff heavily determines the success
of such programs, and therefore, they have to be adequately informed and trained and they have to
comply with the rules of the programs.
The role of education and training in the improvement of awareness of the healthcare department in
terms of infection control and best practices has been underlined in recent years (Sullivan et al., 2015).
Implementing robust training programs for healthcare staff is crucial in ensuring that the appropriate
infection control measures are followed and that the risk of transmission within LTCFs is minimized
(Kothari et al., 2018)
Foliar Applied Silver Nanoparticles as Potential Mediators of Drought Tolerance in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.
Authors: Imtiaz Muhammad , kamran Muhammad , Ahmad Gulraiz
Published: February 2025

Wheat is a staple food that requires improvements in food production, achievable
through modern technologies, including nanotechnology in agriculture. Silver nanoparticles
(AgNPs) have been shown to enhance crop growth and yield. This study aimed to investigate the
effects of AgNPs on the drought tolerance of Wheat. The experiment was conducted in a
completely randomized design with three replications, using clay pots under controlled conditions.
The Punjab-2011 Wheat cultivar was utilized, with AgNPs applied at various concentrations: T0
(control), T5, T10, T15, T20, and T25 ppm. AgNPs were synthesized via the chemical reduction
method, and their size was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) at the
University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The Wheat plants were treated at flag
leaves stage. Results indicated significant improvements (p ≤ 0.05) in chlorophyll content, relative
water content, chlorophyll stability index, membrane stability index, leaf area, number of spikelets
per spike, 100-grains weight, and grain yield per plant in AgNP-treated plants under water stress
compared to the untreated control. These findings suggest that AgNPs can enhance the growth and
yield of Wheat in drought-stressed environment.
Metodología andragógica para el aprendizaje significativo de estudiantes con escolaridad inconclusa del bachillerato general unificado
Authors: Rengel – Quevedo Jorge Oswaldo , Mesa – Villavicencio Paulina
Published: February 2025

Introducción: En Ecuador la educación es un derecho fundamental; existen estudiantes que por diversas razones han dejado su formación educativa; de acuerdo con el INEC el 9% la población mayor a 15 años tiene escolaridad inconclusa reflejando una problemática de importancia. El Ministerio de Educación implementó un programa extraordinario dirigido a jóvenes y adultos para que completen su educación formal. La investigación se realizó en la Unidad Educativa Limón, sección nocturna, su objetivo se orientó en desarrollar una metodología andragógica fundamentada en el aprendizaje basado en proyectos para promover el aprendizaje significativo de estudiantes con escolaridad inconclusa del tercer año de Bachillerato con 21 estudiantes. Se planteó caracterizar a la población de jóvenes y adultos, identificar habilidades adquiridas y evaluar la viabilidad del aprendizaje basado en proyecto para promover el aprendizaje significativo. Metodología: se incluyó el enfoque cuali-cuantitativo correlacional, con la combinación de la ficha sociodemográfica y la encuesta. Resultados: Se pudo demostrar que el ABP para jóvenes y adultos mejoró su participación, adquiriendo un aprendizaje significativo con la puesta en marcha de emprendimientos. Los participantes admiten que con la metodología ABP adquirieron habilidades prácticas que les permitieron resolver un problema real. Para llegar a los resultados, se realizó la correlación entre edad-aceptación de ABP, así como la edad y el aprendizaje significativo. Conclusión: La metodología del aprendizaje basado en proyectos en la investigación ha demostrado ser eficiente para trabajar con estudiantes jóvenes y adultos, al ser práctico conjuga experiencia previa con la teoría, fomentado la autonomía y pensamiento crítico.
Percepción política de los jóvenes en el Ecuador y factores determinantes de su desafección política
Authors: Véliz-Cevallos José Félix , Almeida-Ibarra Eduardo Elías
Published: February 2025

En la actualidad existen desafíos que incluyen la transformación de la democracia y la forma de hacer política, este estudio tiene como objetivo central analizar la percepción de la política en los jóvenes del Ecuador e identificar factores que provocan desafección de la misma. Este estudio es de tipo descriptivo con alcance interpretativo a partir de la revisión de la literatura. La percepción de la política en los jóvenes se encuentra influenciada por varios factores, convirtiéndose en una problemática social que no permite el fortalecimiento de la democracia. Los resultados de esta investigación permiten conocer factores que provocan la desafección política en los jóvenes siendo estos: la desconfianza en las instituciones políticas, uso inadecuado de las redes sociales, falta de educación, inseguridad y la corrupción. Estos factores revelan la causa de la desafección por parte de los jóvenes hacia la política, la que debe verse no como un rechazo sino como una falta de confianza a las formas de hacer política en la actualidad.
Factores de riesgo de parasitosis intestinal en niños desnutridos migrantes de una ciudad ecuatoriana
Authors: Clavijo-Casa Danny Israel , Fernández-Soto Gerardo Fernando
Published: February 2025

Introducción: La desnutrición y la parasitosis intestinal infantil son dos problemas de salud pública que afectan a millones de niños en todo el mundo. La desnutrición se caracteriza por falta de nutrientes esenciales para un crecimiento y desarrollo adecuado, que afecta el sistema inmunológico de los niños, haciéndolos más susceptibles a infecciones parasitarias. Objetivo: Describir los factores de riesgo de parasitosis intestinal en niños desnutridos inmigrantes de una ciudad ecuatoriana. Metodología: Esta investigación es prospectiva de enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño no experimental, de corte transversal de alcance descriptivo, se realizó en la Organización Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Provincia de Tungurahua, Cantón Ambato ,la muestra fue de 38 niños/as migrantes de edades entre 5 - 10 años, a los cuales se les realizó la evaluación antropométrica y examen coproparasitario, los datos obtenidos se los analizó mediante la herramienta SPSS. Resultados: Al obtener los resultados antropométricos se correlacionó la desnutrición con los factores de riesgo, alimentación y los diferentes parásitos en donde se llegó a identificar que el parásito más común identificado es Blastocystis hominis (23,7%), seguido por Entamoeba coli (15,8%) y Endolimax nana (7,9%). Además, el 15,8% de la muestra tienen más de dos tipos de parásitos. Conclusión: Al identificar todos los factores de riesgos alimentarios se concluyó que los niños migrantes están infectados por al menos un tipo de parásito, el análisis de regresión múltiple indica que la inseguridad alimentaria, la ausencia de saneamiento básico y la migración son factores estadísticamente significativos de desnutrición infantil y parasitosis intestinal.
POLÍTICAS CULTURAIS NO BRASIL E NO PARÁ: UMA SÍNTESE HISTÓRICA PARA COMPREENDÊ-LAS
Authors: Benjó Andrew Rêgo , Miranda Daniel da Silva , Sant’Ana Alexandro Napoleão , Silva Neto Expedito Vaz da , Vasconcelos Isadora Cristina Cardoso de , Josapha Amaiama Lamarão , Ataide Wilson , Vélez Luz Angela Tarazona
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo analisa a trajetória histórica das políticas culturais no Brasil e no estado do Pará, destacando seus principais marcos, desafios e perspectivas desde o início do século XX até o tempo presente. Partindo de uma abordagem crítica fundamentada nas Ciências Sociais, este estudo examina as estratégias do Estado durante a formulação e a implementação de políticas culturais, com ênfase particular na relação entre cultura, poder e diversidade. Para tanto, utilizamos métodos como a análise documental e a revisão bibliográfica. Os resultados acabam por revelar uma trajetória marcada por contradições, oscilando entre avanços pontuais — como a criação do Ministério da Cultura em 1985 e iniciativas de democratização sob gestões progressistas — e retrocessos, como a centralização de recursos, a instrumentalização da cultura para fins políticos e a influência de interesses privados via mecanismos como a Lei Rouanet. No contexto paraense, evidencia-se a persistência de desigualdades regionais, com concentração de investimentos na capital Belém e, desse modo, dificuldades de interiorização das ações culturais. As conclusões apontam para a necessidade de políticas mais inclusivas e sustentáveis, capazes de superar visões patrimonialistas e mercadológicas, garantindo o reconhecimento da diversidade cultural e a participação ativa da sociedade civil.
Development of a Novel Umbilical Retraction Mechanism for a Launch Vehicle
Authors: Nguyen Manh-Cuong , Pham Van-Tung , Nguyen Van-Tinh , Nguyen Duy-Hung
Published: February 2025

Umbilical or umbilical cable supplies are required for an apparatus, such as a space vehicle, or for a person, a diver, or an astronaut. For launch vehicles, umbilical cables provide essential elements like electrical power, communication, and pressurized gases before liftoff. Ensuring the retraction of these cables is crucial for preventing potential damage during the launch process. This paper addresses a novel mechanism for umbilical retraction in the launch vehicle loading process. This mechanism is based only on the principles that borrow the vehicle’s launch motion to generate a cable-cutting action, and no power is required. The new design of the umbilical retraction device is optimized through simulation and validated by the experiment. The results confirm that the introduced mechanism works effectively with a maximum number of 20 umbilical cables consisting of two forms, namely PVC and metal covers.
DA CRÍTICA À LIBERTAÇÃO: O CONHECIMENTO COMO FERRAMENTA DE EMANCIPAÇÃO EM RANCIÈRE E FREIRE
Authors: de Abreu Yure Pereira , Matos Elvis de Azevedo , Matos Elvis de Azevedo , Ribeiro Luís Távora Furtado , Barbosa Gardenia Maria de Oliveira , de Lima Carlos Rochester Ferreira
Published: February 2025

Este artigo tem por objetivo colocar em evidência as críticas empreendidas por Jacques Rancière e por Paulo Freire às pedagogias tradicionais, assim como, trazer à luz suas proposituras em prol de uma educação voltada à emancipação e à libertação dos sujeitos. A partir dos postulados desses autores é possível perceber o questionamento à ideia de conhecimento como privilégio de poucos e conhecer a defesa que eles fazem quanto a capacidade universal de aprender e transformar a realidade. Aos olhos destes pensadores as estruturas de poder estabelecidas na sociedade se refletem na educação, perpetuando assim desigualdades. No entanto, suas pedagogias apontam para a transformação através de práticas que estimulem a autonomia e a reflexão. A emancipação é, assim, um caminho contínuo de busca pela verdade, por meio da reflexão e da ação transformadora, onde cada indivíduo pode emancipar a si e ao outro, possibilitando a construção de uma sociedade mais justa, humana e igualitária.
DIOCTOPHYMA RENALE EM CÃES: RELATO DE CASOS
Authors: Pascoli Ana Lucia , De Avila Andressa Luz , De Lima Franciele , Cardoso Edgar , Duarte Silvia Corrêa , Negrão Silvio Luiz , De Oliveira James Aquino
Published: February 2025

O Dioctophyma renale é popularmente conhecido como o “verme gigante do rim”, sua ocorrência já foi relatada em diversos países, sendo o maior nematódeo descrito parasitando animais. O rim direito é apresentado como órgão de predileção pelo parasita, porém há relatos do mesmo ser encontrado em outras localizações. Trata-se de uma patologia descrita como assintomática, sendo que a presença do parasita é constatada principalmente de forma acidental, em procedimentos cirúrgicos e necropsias. Desta forma, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo relatar quatro casos de dioctofimose em cães domésticos residentes de Blumenau, Santa Catarina, sendo que dois deles estavam localizados no rim direito e os outros dois na cavidade abdominal, além de abordar a morfologia do parasita, seu ciclo biológico, fisiopatologia, assim como suas formas de diagnóstico e tratamento.
COMPROMETIMENTO FUNCIONAL DA PESSOA IDOSA E AS PERSPECTIVAS POSITIVAS DE FUTURO DO CUIDADOR: UM ESTUDO DA RELAÇÃO ENTRE INDEPENDÊNCIA E ESPERANÇA
Authors: Antonieto Emmanuele Cristina Legori , Azorli Laura Alqueja , Guiesi Pedro Henrique Machado , Iroldi Grazielle Ferreira , Grazziano Pedro , De Souza Maxsuel Oliveira , Brigola Allan Gustavo , De Morais Daiene , De Oliveira Nathalia Alves , Souza Érica Nestor , Alves Élen dos Santos , Orlandi Fabiana de Souza , Luchesi Bruna Moretti , Pavarini Sofia Cristina Iost , Orlandi Ariene Angelini dos Santos , Inouye Keika
Published: February 2025

Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar a relação entre a independência funcional da pessoa idosa nas atividades de vida diária e as perspectivas positivas de futuro (esperança) do cuidador. Os participantes foram pessoas idosas atendidas nas Unidades de Saúde da Família da cidade de São Carlos (SP) e seus respectivos cuidadores idosos. Os instrumentos utilizados para a coleta de dados foram: Ficha de Caracterização Sociodemográfica da Pessoa Idosa e do Cuidador, Escala de Esperança de Herth; Escala de Independência em Atividades Básicas da Vida Diária – Katz e Avaliação das Atividades Instrumentais da Vida Diária – Lawton. Dos 343 pessoas idosas receptoras de cuidado entrevistados, 70,6 % eram do sexo masculino. A média das idades das pessoas idosas foi de 73,69 anos (DP = 8,56). Em relação às atividades de vida diária, a média dos escores foram de 5,08 pontos (DP = 1,739) para as atividades básicas e de 13,717 pontos (DP = 4,014) para as instrumentais. Com relação aos cuidadores, a maioria era do sexo feminino (77%). A média de idade dos cuidadores foi de 69,58 anos (DP = 7,09). Oitenta e cinco por cento cuidavam dos cônjuges. O escore médio de esperança dos cuidadores foi de 41,2 pontos (DP = 5,37). As análises correlacionais entre a independência da pessoa idosa e a esperança de seu cuidador encontradas neste estudo foram significativas, porém fracas (atividades básicas da vida diária e esperança: rho=0,127, p=0,019; e atividades instrumentais da vida diária e esperança: rho=0,197, p=,000). Pode-se concluir que existe relação entre a independência funcional da pessoa idosa nas atividades de vida diária e as perspectivas positivas de futuro do cuidador.
Digitalisation of Public Service Delivery, and Innovation in Government Operations in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Authors: Omarova Tolkyn , Sharipova Diana
Published: February 2025

This article presents the progress countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus have made in the areas of innovation and digitalisation. It utilises the findings of a needs-assessment study, recently completed, on the state of digitalisation in the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus. Such findings explicitly reveal where these countries stand across nine dimensions, considered critical for the advancement of innovation in government operations and of digitalisation of public services and their provision through differentiated channels of delivery. The article highlights where these countries stand nowadays, as well as what they ought to do in order to advance further. 
Key words: civil service, public services, digitalisation, innovation
Factors Influencing Youth Unemployment in Kazakhstan
Authors: Bekenova Assel
Published: February 2025

A deepening youth unemployment crisis could not only cause problems in terms of intergenerational transmission, but also widens the gap in income inequality, leading to an unequal society. This situation can increase political tension, which leads to unforeseen and undesirable changes in the entire social structure and economic system of a state. Youth opportunities for employment and stable incomes were threatened in the Spring and Summer of 2020 by a new factor - the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic impact of the pandemic is exacerbating the vulnerability of young people, as young people are more likely to be in temporary and part-time employment than older people, and therefore more likely to face a higher risk of losing their jobs and income. This article is focused on testing the influence of economic and demographic factors on the level of youth unemployment in all regions of Kazakhstan. It highlights the main factors and determinants of reducing youth unemployment in the Republic of Kazakhstan using regression analysis to test the extent of their influence.
Keywords: Youth unemployment, Republic of Kazakhstan; labour market; regions of Kazakhstan, youth wing “Zhas Otan”.
Aloe Vera Compress in Children With Diagnosis of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF)
Authors: Ramdani Vikri Haikal , Firmansyah Andan , Suhanda Suhanda
Published: February 2025

Background: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an acute viral infection caused by the dengue virus, genus flavivirus, and family flaviviridae, which can be transmitted through the bite of Aedes mosquitoes, especially Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
Objective: This case study describes the results of Aloe vera compress intervention in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) patients.
Method: The case study with a nursing care approach where this research was carried out by collecting data starting from assessment, formulating a diagnosis, planning, carrying out actions, and carrying out intensive evaluation. This case study uses a descriptive method with the main aim of exploring the problem, providing an overview of the case study by analyzing in more depth the nursing care for the diagnosis of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) with the diagnosis of hyperthermia using the application of aloe vera compresses to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) patients.
Result: The subjective data obtained was that the patient's mother said that her child's body temperature decreased after being given the Aloe vera compress intervention. Meanwhile, the objective data obtained was body temperature, which was originally 38.7°c to 36.8°C.
Conclusion: The intervention carried out is thought to be effective in reducing body temperature in pediatric patients with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). Theoretically, this research does not conflict with previous research, so it can be a reference in conducting further research. Meanwhile, clinically, the Aloe vera compress intervention carried out to reduce body temperature in pediatric patients with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) can be an alternative for reducing body temperature in pediatric patients with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF).
Influence of Organizational Culture in Increasing Staff Work Effectiveness at LPK Horison, Bekasi City
Authors: Siti Humayroh  , Agus Cholik  , Silvia Oktaviani  , Ratna Dewi  , Anton Sujarwo
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the influence of organizational culture on the effectiveness of staff work at the Horison Job Training Institute (LPK) in Bekasi City. Using a quantitative approach and survey method, this study involved 50 employees as respondents selected using a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected through validated questionnaires and analyzed using simple linear regression analysis. The results showed that organizational culture has a positive and significant influence on staff work effectiveness with a coefficient of determination (R²) value of 0.724, indicating that 72.4 % of the variation in work effectiveness can be explained by organizational culture. The most influential dimensions of organizational culture are innovation and risk taking, with a contribution of 31.2 % . This study provides practical implications for LPK Horison management in developing strategies to strengthen organizational culture to improve staff work effectiveness.
Literature Review : Building Trust Sharing Accommodation
Authors: Renoati Anindhita Dipa , Septiari Elisabet Dita
Published: February 2025

Trust is an important element in the success of accommodation sharing platforms like Airbnb. This study aims to identify and analyze factors that can affect the formation of user trust in the platform. The approach used in this study is a literature review, by collecting and analyzing various relevant studies from Scopus indexed journals in the period of 2019 – 2024. The results of the study show that trust is formed through three main phases, namely before, during, and after the stay. Information transparency, social reviews, and security assurance are important factors in the early phases, while direct interaction with hosts and local experiences reinforce trust during a stay. The bilateral review system and the platform's response to user complaints are key in maintaining user loyalty after a stay. However, the study was limited to Europe and North America so it did not fully reflect Asian cultures that were more group-oriented. Future research is suggested to expand geographical coverage, utilize innovative technology, and examine longitudinal changes in beliefs. The findings of this study provide guidance for platforms to improve user trust and business sustainability.
Anestesiología Clínica: Fundamentos y Práctica Segura
Authors: Veintimilla Sinchire Jessica Paola , Carrión Quezada Romina Nicole , Centeno Hernandez Wellington Manuel , San Wong Pazmiño Anggie Nicole
Published: February 2025

"Anestesiología Clínica: Fundamentos y Práctica Segura" es una guía esencial para anestesiólogos y profesionales de la salud involucrados en el cuidado perioperatorio. Esta obra aborda de manera clara y actualizada los principios básicos de la anestesia, junto con estrategias para garantizar la seguridad del paciente, optimizar el manejo del dolor y reducir complicaciones. Un recurso práctico e imprescindible para una práctica anestésica moderna y eficiente.
Endocrinología Clínica: Abordaje Integral de los Trastornos Hormonales
Authors: Figueroa Cotapo Byron Alberto , García Gaibor Gabriel Israel , García Alcívar Bielka Beatriz
Published: February 2025

"Endocrinología Clínica: Abordaje Integral de los Trastornos Hormonales" es una obra que ofrece un enfoque completo sobre el diagnóstico y tratamiento de las enfermedades endocrinas más relevantes. Con contenidos actualizados y basados en la evidencia, este libro es una herramienta clave para especialistas y médicos generales, facilitando la comprensión de los desequilibrios hormonales y promoviendo una atención personalizada para el bienestar del paciente.
Emotional Regulation and Subjective Well-Being in Adolescents: A Systematic Review
Authors: Martínez-Líbano Jonathan , Axel Kosch Serey  , Guillermo Barahona-Fuentes
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Emotional regulation and its relationship with subjective well-being are relevant phenomena to study, especially during adolescence, a critical period marked by significant changes in mental health and social development. These antecedents underscore the importance of studying how emotional regulation can act as a protective factor for adolescents' subjective well-being. Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the impact of emotional regulation on adolescents' subjective well-being. Methodology: The search was conducted following the PRISMA methodology in the Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Scielo databases, and the methodological quality was also assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). Results: A total of 16 studies met the inclusion criteria, highlighting that adaptive emotional regulation strategies, particularly cognitive reappraisal and acceptance, are consistently associated with higher levels of life satisfaction, happiness, and self-esteem. Moreover, these strategies act as protective factors against depression, anxiety, and emotional distress. Studies employing longitudinal designs suggest that emotional regulation fosters resilience and improves adolescents' long-term well-being. Conversely, maladaptive strategies such as rumination and suppression were linked to lower subjective well-being and increased psychological distress. Conclusions: The findings underscore the critical role of emotional regulation in fostering adolescent well-being. Specifically, interventions that promote cognitive reappraisal and acceptance may enhance psychological resilience and overall life satisfaction. Future research should explore the long-term effects of emotional regulation training and its integration into educational and clinical settings to support adolescent mental health
Gender Disparities in Labour Force Participation in India: A State-wise Analysis of Rural and Urban Trends
Authors: Patil Shankaragouda K
Published: February 2025

Gender disparities in labour force participation remain a significant challenge in India, despite notable improvements in recent years. While male participation in the workforce has remained consistently high, female labour force participation has historically been low due to socio-cultural norms, household responsibilities, and limited employment opportunities. The study has been conducted to examine gender disparity in the labour force participation in both rural and urban areas of Indian states. Secondary data (2021-22) on state-wise Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) has been collected from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), National Statistical Office. Gender gap analysis (absolute and relative terms), rural v/s urban gender gap and Gender Parity Index (GPI) tools were employed to examine the disparity.  It was evident from the study that states like Himachal Pradesh lead in gender parity for rural LFPR (0.84), followed by Sikkim (0.76) and Telangana (0.74), while Bihar has the lowest GPI (0.14). In the case of urban areas, Meghalaya ranks highest (0.57), whereas Bihar again records the lowest (0.15). The national average GPI was 0.52 for rural and 0.35 for urban areas, indicating that male labour participation in the workforce is relatively higher than female labour force participation (0.35) in urban areas. The results from the study reveal that some states exhibit relatively higher gender inclusivity in labour markets, while others continue to face severe gender gaps. Even though numerous women empowerment schemes are currently in force to encourage female workforce participation, there remains a lacuna in monitoring their effectiveness. Therefore, ensuring inclusivity, along with rigorous monitoring and evaluation of these schemes, is essential.
Assessment of Heavy Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Soil and Water in Selected Mining Areas of Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Authors: Aja Okorie Eddy , Obiageli Offiah Veronica , Oragwu Ifeoma Perpetua , Princewill Okeke Abuchi , Okwuego Peter Obinna
Published: February 2025

Mining activities frequently introduce hazardous compounds, including heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), into soil and water systems, resulting in significant environmental contamination. This study assessed the levels of heavy metals and PAHs in soil and water samples collected from five mining sites in Ebonyi State: Okposi, Amasiri, Akpuoha, Isiagu, and Uburu while Afikpo served as a control site due to little or no mining activities. Using standard analytical techniques, the concentrations of heavy metals were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, the concentration of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons were determined using Gas Chromatography coupled with Flame Ionization Detector and the physicochemical properties of the samples such as pH, Organic matter, total dissolved solids etc. were determined. The results revealed that soil samples contained heavy metal levels exceeding NESREA (National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency) regulatory limits, with arsenic ranging from 145.90 to 600 mg/kg, cadmium from 3.64 to 7.68 mg/kg, and lead from 167.44 to 252.71 mg/kg and were all above the permissible limit. Similarly, water samples from the mining sites showed elevated concentrations of manganese (0.07–0.54 mg/L) and lead (0.71–1.44 mg/L), surpassing the Nigerian Industrial Standard (NIS) limits of 0.2 mg/L and 0.01 mg/L, respectively. PAH concentrations in soil ranged from 0.091 to 1.518 µg/kg, while water samples exhibited values between 0.006 and 1.780 µg/L, with naphthalene identified as the most prevalent compound. These findings indicate that mining operations have significantly contaminated the environment especially in Akpuoha and Okposi sites, posing potential risks to both ecosystems and human health. To mitigate these hazards, pre-treatment of water, soil remediation, and enhanced community awareness are permissible.
Evaluation of Bio-pesticides against Aphid, Hyadaphis coriandri(Das) on Coriander
Authors: Chandraker M. K. , Prasad Divedi , Toorray Nitin Kumar , Ganguli Jayalaxmi
Published: February 2025

Hyadaphis coriandri (Das) is the major species of aphid infesting coriander with a globe-wide distribution. Plant products or bio-pesticides are important alternatives to minimize the use of synthetic chemical pesticides. The present experiment was conducted during Rabi, 2023 at Pt. S.K.S. College of Agriculture and Research Station, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, in RBD design with seven treatments including six bio-pesticides and a popularly used chemical insecticide along with a control (no treatment) replicated thrice.Results revealed that in the evaluation of bio-pesticides against aphid, H. coriandri (Das) azadirachtin 0.15% (1500ppm) @ 3 ml lt-1 was found to be the second most effective bio-pesticide after the recommended chemical insecticide on coriander after both the sprays with highest yield over control (464.33 kg ha-1) and exhibited 76.89 per cent increase over control with an avoidable loss of 24.76 per cent.
Efficacy of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Management of Surgical Site Infections: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials
Authors: Reshmitha Kantamnen  , Tirath Patel  , Arnesh Shukla  , Ayesha salma  , Dev Patel  , Jabez David John  , Sarath Chandra Ponnada  , Ketan Kantamneni  , Tuheen Sankar Nath
Published: February 2025

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are commonpostoperative complications that typically developwithin 30 days of surgery. Negative Pressure WoundTherapy (NPWT) has gained prominence because of itspotential to reduce dressing changes and enhancewound care outcomes. This systematic review evaluatedthe efficacy of NPWT in managing SSIs based onevidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs).
IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN PROJEK PENGUATAN PROFIL PELAJAR PANCASILA DALAM KURIKULUM PENDIDIKAN DASAR
Authors: Idham Nurfadhila , Syukur Muhammad
Published: February 2025

This research was conducted to find out; 1) Implementation of the Learning Project for Strengthening the Profile of Pancasila Students at SD Inpres Bonto-Bontoa, 2) Supporting and inhibiting factors in the Implementation of Learning for the Project for Strengthening the Profile of Pancasila Students at SD Inpres Bonto-Bontoa, 3) Attitudes of student diversity in implementing the Project for Strengthening the Profile of Pancasila Students in SD Bonto-Bontoa Inpres Elementary School. This type of research is qualitative research using a case study approach. The number of informants in this research was 6 teachers who were determined through Purposive Sampling, with the teacher criteria being: 1) Teachers who currently teach at SD Inpres Bonto-Bontoa and 2) Teachers who have implemented the learning of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project. Data collection techniques are observation, interviews and documentation. Data validity is checked by member check. Data analysis, namely data condensation, data presentation and conclusion drawing.
KETERLIBATAN ORANG TUA LAKI-LAKI DALAM PENDIDIKAN SEKS ANAK DI KOTA MAKASSAR
Authors: Sadriani Andi , Arifin Ibrahim
Published: February 2025

This study aims to explore the involvement of male parents, especially fathers, in children's sex education in Makassar City. This study uses a qualitative approach with a focus on individual experiences in the specific context of father involvement in sex education. A total of 10 fathers domiciled in Makassar City became participants in this study. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, then analyzed using thematic methods to identify main patterns and themes. The results of the study indicate that: 1) Father involvement in children's sex education is still relatively minimal, although there is awareness and encouragement to be more active in this role; 2) The biggest obstacles faced by fathers are strong cultural and social barriers, where many fathers feel uncomfortable discussing sex with their daughters because they consider the topic too sensitive and taboo; 3) The role of technology and new awareness in the modern era contributes to changes in the way parents educate their children. Some fathers use the internet as a source of information to help them understand how to talk about sex with their children. This study highlights the importance of cultural and social support to encourage father involvement in sex education and the need to utilize technology as a means of supporting parent education.