bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Report of a speech therapy protocol for treating dysphagia in patients with Parkinson's disease
Authors: Sales Alessandra Mendes de , Miranda Rita de Cássia Mendonça de , Tomaz Carlos Alberto Bezerra
Published: December 2023

The objective of the present study is to report the evaluation of the effects of a speech therapy protocol on swallowing rehabilitation in an 82-year-old male patient diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. This protocol comprises a variety of exercises, such as blowing with SHAKER, use of RESPIRON, exercises with syringes of different volumes, emission of vowels "i" and "u," and semi-occluded vocal tract maneuvers. In the pre- and post-intervention evaluation, data related to swallowing were recorded, including stasis in the oral cavity, oral transit time, number of swallows, and vocal quality. Post-intervention data revealed significant improvements in the patient's swallowing. The therapy contributed to eliminating stasis in the oral cavity, reducing the number of swallows, improving oral transit time, and improving vocal quality, thus indicating the efficiency and effectiveness of this new protocol.
Digital communication and information technologies: use in the dynamics of the organization of the basic school
Authors: Silva Cledilson Lima da , Souza Orlando Nobre Bezerra de , Borges Alda Lúcia Paiva , Cardoso Nielson do Socorro Nunes
Published: December 2023

This article aims to understand the importance of the use digital communication and information technologies in education, as a pedagogical resource to improve the educational process, and use of this mechanism with the component in the process of structuring and operationalizing the school system. Bibliographic and documentary research on government programs for the insertion of computers in public schools over the four decades. The analysis of the data in the light of the bibliography studied revealed that the use of TDCI in basic education still follows slow steps.
Frecuencia de epilepsia y de las principales fenomenologías ictales en pacientes que acuden a consulta externa de neurología. Hospital general “Dr Luis Razetti”, Barinas Venezuela. Julio 2021 - enero 2023
Authors: Jerez Juan , González Aguasanta
Published: December 2023

La epilepsia es una condición neurológica que afecta a millones de personas en el mundo. Los estudios sobre frecuencia de epilepsia en Venezuela y en Latinoamérica son escasos, y se basan en clasificaciones desactualizadas. El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la casuística de epilepsia y del tipo de crisis, en pacientes de Barinas, Venezuela, durante los años 2021 - 2023. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, transversal, en una muestra de 213 pacientes. Los resultados evidenciaron que 74 pacientes (34,7%) presentaron crisis de inicio focal; hubo preservación de la conciencia en el 91,9% de los casos y afectación de la misma en el 8,1%. De los pacientes que presentaron crisis de inicio focal, el 33,8% evolucionó a bilateral tónico-clónica. Las manifestaciones exclusivas motoras se presentaron en el 27% de los pacientes, y las no motoras en el 66,2%; mientras que el resto presentó crisis con ambos tipos de manifestaciones. Por otra parte, 134 (62,9%) pacientes presentaron crisis de inicio generalizado; 97,8% presentó manifestaciones motoras puras, siendo más frecuentes las crisis motoras tónico-clónicas (92,5%), y solo el 1,5% cursó con manifestaciones no motoras puras. El fármaco antiepiléptico más empleado fue la carbamazepina (41,8%) seguido del ácido valproico (12,7%), mientras que la terapia combinada representó el 17,8%. Los resultados demuestran una mayor proporción de pacientes con epilepsia de inicio generalizado, por encima del inicio focal. Las manifestaciones motoras fueron más frecuentes en las crisis generalizadas, contrario a lo observado en las crisis de inicio focal.
Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas en relación al etiquetado nutricional. Un estudio de revisión
Authors: Guevara Jéssica , Viteri Carmen
Published: December 2023

El alarmante crecimiento de la tasa de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles alrededor del mundo, varios países han adoptado medidas destinadas a reducir dicha tasa a través de estrategias como el implemento de un etiquetado obligatorio en los productos alimenticios; prestando mayor énfasis en aquellos productos procesados y ultra procesados. Partiendo de esta premisa, se presenta un estudio de revisión no sistemática de tipo descriptivo, con el objetivo principal de interpretar la información científica vinculada con los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas del etiquetado nutricional; para lo cual se realizó una selección de artículos científicos obtenidos de repositorios como: Pubmed, Scielo, Web of Science, Scopus, Bvs, Google Scholar, Taylor y Francis Group y Medline, además de cumplir con criterios relacionados al idioma y año de publicación. Como resultado del estudio, se identificó que alrededor del mundo, uno de los principales problemas asociados al uso del etiquetado nutricional es la mala interpretación por parte de la población respecto a la información presentada en la etiqueta; razón por la cual, se prioriza la correcta educación alimentaria e interpretación del etiquetado de productos procesados y ultra procesados; lo cual debería ser amigable y así permitir que la población pueda elegir una alimentación segura y saludable de forma consciente; logrando de esta forma disminuir el riesgo de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles; que en el año 2021 representaron alrededor del 71% de muertes a escala mundial y cerca de 5,5 millones de muertes por año en América Latina y el Caribe.
Enfermedad renal crónica en pacientes de la unidad de diálisis del Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes 2022
Authors: Orlandoni Juan , Orlandoni Giampaolo , Cumares Eyra
Published: December 2023

La Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS), señala que alrededor del 10% de la población mundial padece enfermedad renal crónica (ERC). En este sentido, el trabajo de investigación planteó como objetivo analizar las variables asociadas a la manifestación de ERC en los pacientes que asistieron a la Unidad de Diálisis del Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes (IAHULA), durante el último trimestre del 2022. Se realizó un estudio analítico en el cual fueron evaluadas las variables: presencia de diabetes, hipertensión arterial (HTA) y hábito de fumar. Se aplicaron dos encuestas para la obtención de los datos, una para la población enferma y otra para individuos control. La población enferma arrojó HTA 61,29%, diabetes 35,48%, hábito tabáquico 29,03%, antecedentes de ERC 19,35%, cáncer 22,58% y las 16,13%, en contraposición con los individuos controles que reflejaron HTA 5,40%, diabetes 5,40%, tabaquismo 2,70%, antecedentes de ERC 8,11%, cáncer 2,70% y cardiopatías 2,70%, HTA: OR 27,70, diabetes: OR 16,04, tabaquismo: OR 14,73, cardiopatías: OR 6,92, antecedentes de enfermedad renal crónica: OR 2,72 y cáncer: OR 10,5, así pues, estos datos evidenciaron que la hipertensión arterial y la diabetes son los factores de riesgo más prevalentes en la manifestación de la ERC en la población estudiada, debido a que fueron los factores de riesgo con mayor presencia en los individuos estudiados con ERC. Estos hallazgos sugieren la importancia de la prevención y detección temprana de estos factores de riesgo para retrasar la progresión de la enfermedad y prevenir complicaciones graves.
Calidad de vida relacionada a la salud oral en trabajadores peruanos de mecánica automotriz antes y después de una intervención educativa estomatológica
Authors: Rivera Enith , Cruz Gloria
Published: December 2023

El cuestionario Oral Health Impact Profile-14(OHIP-14) evalúa la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud oral (CVRSO), a través de la percepción de las personas. Objetivo: determinar la CVRSO antes y después de una intervención educativa estomatológica. Materiales y métodos: estudio preexperimental, con una muestra de 179 trabajadores de una empresa peruana de mecánica automotriz. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron: cuestionario OHIP-14 y test de evaluación. Resultados: durante el empleo del OHIP-14 en la fase inicial: el sexo femenino obtuvo menor calidad de vida en el malestar psicológico (1.00); así como en los varones (0,953); respecto a la edad (1.000) y el área ocupacional (0,969), fue homogénea la afectación en la dimensión malestar psicológico. Luego de la intervención educativa, todos los trabajadores obtuvieron mejor calidad de vida en la dimensión minusvalía, a cualquier edad (0,000) e independientemente del área ocupacional (0,116), es decir, de una mala calidad de vida de inicio, obtuvieron una excelente percepción de su CVRSO (87,16%). Conclusión: la intervención educativa estomatológica mostró una mejora sustancial de la CVRSO de los trabajadores peruanos mecánicos automotrices valorados a través del OHIP-14, siendo la dimensión de malestar psicológico el más afectado previo a la intervención; obteniendo una mejor calidad de vida posterior a la intervención en los varones, en los adultos intermedios y de los trabajadores del área administrativa.
Factores de riesgo asociados a la presencia de caries dental en niños con labio y paladar fisurado de cinco regiones del Perú
Authors: Romero Mariela , Cruz Gloria , Morales Rafael
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: Establecer los factores de riesgo asociados a la presencia de caries dental en niños de cero a 12 años con labio y paladar fisurado de las regiones de Arequipa, Cusco, Puno, Junín y Lima. Metodología: Estudio analítico, transversal, retrospectivo. La muestra estuvo constituida por 216 niños con fisura de labio y paladar de cero a 12 años de cinco regiones del Perú que acudieron a evaluación odontopediátrica durante los años 2018 al 2023. El muestreo fue no probabilístico y para medir caries dental se usó el índice ceod/CPOD y para los factores de riesgo se midió la higiene oral (Green y Vermillon), la dieta inadecuada (lactancia nocturna y golpes de azúcar). Resultados: la prevalencia de caries dental observada fue con una media máxima de ceod de 2,96 (Junín) para menores de tres años, de 10,10 (Cusco) de cuatro a seis años y de 8,64 (Junín) para siete a 12 años. En cuanto a la dieta inadecuada se encontró que la lactancia nocturna con fórmula tuvo una asociación significativa en todas las regiones estudiadas y se encontró que solo Lima se mantuvo con valores de asociación significativos para golpes de azúcar (p<0,001). Para la higiene oral se vio una asociación significativa en Cusco (p=0,004), Arequipa (p=0,001) y Puno (p<0.001). Conclusión: Se encontró una asociación de la higiene oral y dieta inadecuada para la presencia de caries dental en niños con fisura de labio y paladar de cero a 12 años.
Alteraciones estéticas más frecuentes durante el embarazo desde la visión de la cosmiatria
Authors: Molina Roselyn , Noguera María , Pérez Karelys , Ramírez Carlos
Published: December 2023

Belleza y salud, una cualidad y un estado que siempre han ido de la mano. La mayoría de las mujeres embarazadas desarrollan cambios en la piel, incluidos cambios fisiológicos u hormonales, empeoramiento de afecciones cutáneas preexistentes o aparición de nuevas dermatosis durante el embarazo. Bajo la influencia de las hormonas del embarazo, el tejido cutáneo sufre varias modificaciones, estas manifestaciones en la piel pueden incluir: prurito, cloasma, estrías, rosácea y telangiectasias vasculares, que son motivo de preocupación, y las coloca en una situación de incertidumbre para escoger, en la diversidad de opciones de tratamientos, el que tenga buen perfil de seguridad, para mantener su apariencia y salud. En el artículo de revisión narrativa se busca especificar las principales alteraciones dermatológicas en las embarazadas, así como el diagnóstico y tratamiento de cada una de ellas desde la perspectiva de la cosmiatría. Metodología: búsqueda de la literatura científica en bases de datos médicas Pubmed, Elsevier, Cochrane, Revencyt, también en buscadores como Google y Google Académico y bibliotecas virtuales utilizando palabras clave. De acuerdo a los datos recopilados se identificaron y clasificaron las alteraciones dermatológicas más importantes en mujeres embarazadas, analizar los tratamientos empleados en cosmiatría para cada alteración dermatológica, incluyendo sus beneficios, riesgos y consideraciones especiales durante el embarazo. Aunque la mayoría de los tratamientos, inexactamente se recomiendan para ser utilizados después del parto, existen algunas alternativas para prevenir y tratar las lesiones cutáneas durante el embarazo, por lo que es necesaria información actualizada y completa sobre la cosmiatría durante el embarazo.
A Study on Challenges of Small-Scale Industries in India
Authors: Najam Fariya , Banu Farheen , Lokesh G R
Published: December 2023

A form of art that demonstrates skills of artisans in the form of metal and pottery can be termed as ‘craftwork’. Also referred to as crafts, it could also include work that can be done on flower, paper, leather, fiber to name a few. In a developing country like India, this finds its presence as a Small Sector Industry (SSI herewith). In the last seven and a half decades of independence, this sector has seen its share of ups and downs and managed to weather many challenges. Two most challenging areas has always been the rise in population and consequently unemployment. The purpose of this article is to provide readers with a better understanding of the SSI industry by outlining its features, difficulties, and possibilities for development and improvement. We believe that stakeholders, legislators, and entrepreneurs will find our work useful in their pursuit of launching and growing successful businesses in the modern day.
Analisis Du Pont System Untuk Mengukur Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan Dalam Perspektif Islam
Authors: Siti Nurhafizah  , Zuhrinal M. Nawawi  , Kusmilawaty  Kusmilawaty
Published: December 2023

In analyzing the company's financial performance can be done using the Du Pont System method. Du Pont System is a chart designed to show the return on assets obtained from multiplying the profit margin by the total turnover of total assets. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that caused the decline in financial performance using the Du Pont System method at PT Midi Utama Indonesia Tbk (Alfamidi). This research was conducted with qualitative descriptive analysis method. The object of this research is the audited financial statements of PT Midi Utama Indonesia Tbk (Alfamidi) for the period 2018 to 2022. Data collection was carried out using the documentation method. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The results of the analysis can be concluded that from the level of Net Profit Margin for five years, namely from 2018 to 2019 and from 2021 to 2022, it can be said that it has increased even though in 2020 there was a decrease and the company's performance is quite good because in these five periods the company has never experienced losses, from the level of Asset Turn Over for five years, namely from 2018 to 2019 and from 2021 to 2022
Mengintip Dunia Bisnis Bersama Para Profesional Muda Novel Sang Profesional Karya Tikno Iensufiie
Authors: Novia Ramah Safitri  , Renelyn I. Reyes  , Evi Dwi Kurniawan
Published: December 2023

This research aims to describe the form of peering into the business world with young professionals in the novel The Professional. Before discussing in more depth, we must know the meaning of business? What are the goals and what theories are included in the business world? Business is an activity in which a person or group of people makes, sells, or exchanges goods or services with the aim of making a profit. The goals of business are to increase economic growth in society in general, create jobs, maintain the existence of the company in the long term, meet life's needs with products and services, and provide prosperity for owners of production factors and society. Theories that are often used in the business world are, business decision on investment theory, return on investment and return on assets, cash flow quadrant, law of diminishing returns on practice, negotiation rules, and balanced scorecard on efficiency. Well, these theories are theories tucked away in professional novels which are explained or described in fictional language that is easy for readers to understand.
Klasifikasi Biaya Berdasarkan Produksi Dan Perannya Terhadap Goal Perusahaan
Authors: Fauziah Nursya’bani Fadillah
Published: December 2023

This article reviews the Classification of Costs based on Production and its role on Company Goals, where the classification of costs based on production includes:  Raw material costs (materials), direct labor costs (BTKL) & factory overhead costs (BOP), therefore in this article will review these three costs that have a role or influence on company goals or not.  This article is a Management Accounting literature study.  The writing of this article aims to build a hypothesis of influence between variables to be used in further research. The results of this literature review article are: 1) Raw Material Costs affect the Company's Goal; 2)  Direct Labor Costs affect the Company's Goal; and 3) Factory Overhead Costs affect the Company's Goal
Mio cugino filosofo
Authors: Alberti Giorgio
Published: December 2023

L’autore ricorda la quotidianità del Prof. Fulvio Papi, di cui ha avuto la fortuna di essere cugino acquisito e con cui ha intrattenuto una amicizia lunghissima.
Antonia Pozzi: la poesia è sangue, ineludibile vita
Authors: Altea Tiziana
Published: December 2023

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Per Fulvio Papi
Authors: Amico Deianira
Published: December 2023

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Il fare della filosofia e le scritture del tempo
Authors: Borutti Silvana
Published: December 2023

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Filosofia e tragedia
Authors: Cacciari Massimo
Published: December 2023

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Fulvio Papi e l'Anpi
Authors: Cenati Roberto
Published: December 2023

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Necrologio
Authors: Iannuzzi Elena
Published: December 2023

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Poesia per Fulvio
Authors: Ruchat Anna
Published: December 2023

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Aiku per timidi eroi
Authors: Schiaffino Federica
Published: December 2023

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Fogli sparsi di Fulvio Papi
Authors: Papi Fulvio
Published: December 2023

In questa rubrica, a lui dedicata, Materiali di Estetica è orgogliosa di poter accogliere la ricerca in fieri di Fulvio Papi, uno dei maestri della Scuola di Milano.
Il socialismo tra due zeri
Authors: Papi Fulvio
Published: December 2023

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Pensiero e preghiera
Authors: Papi Fulvio
Published: December 2023

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Il silenzio
Authors: Camisasca Massimo
Published: December 2023

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Ettore Brissa (1932-2023)
Authors: Venturi Ferriolo Massimo
Published: December 2023

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Results of Morphological Studies of Various Forms of Chronic Tonsillitis
Authors:   Student, Department of Otolaryngology and Stomatology Tashkent, Magistracy Tashkent Medical Academy, 100109, Uzbekistan., Nordjigitov Firdavs N. , Djuraev Jamolbek A. ,   PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology and Stomatology Tashkent, Magistracy Tashkent Medical Academy, 100109, Uzbekistan.
Published: December 2023

Traditionally, the diagnosis of chronic tonsillitis is based on the assessment of clinical signs. It should also be born in mind that the morphological examination of the tonsils is an invasive method and can only be used to confirm the diagnosis after tonsillectomy, and not as a routine examination of patients with chronic tonsillitis. Morphological changes in palatine tonsils during chronic tonsillitis are represented by the proliferation of connective tissue in the thickness of the lymphoid tissue, the presence of necrotic foci, damage to the walls of capillary vessels, and disturbances in the crypt epithelium. In the case of the toxic-allergic form of chronic tonsillitis, the process of inflammation in the palatine tonsils proceeds more actively than in the simple form of chronic tonsillitis. However, these changes are not specific. Morphological changes are usually verified by examining the tissue of the tonsils their removal.
Cryptographic Security Approach for Biometric Verification System
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Federal University, Oye Ekiti., C.T Akinribido , O.O Olabode ,   Department of Computer Science, Federal University of Technology, Akure., O.A Adetunmbi ,   Department of Computer Science, Federal University of Technology, Akure., Grace Adewumi Moradeke ,   Department of Computer Science, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere - Ekiti.
Published: December 2023

This paper presents cryptography which is the science of encryption and decryption to protect fingerprint that can be transmitted from sender to receiver. This security approach (cryptography) can also be applicable to other biometric traits like face, iris, retina and palm print. The significant of this protective medium is to prevent intruders or attacker to easily perceive the presence of fingerprint images. The method that was utilized for implementation of this cryptographic security approach for fingerprint verification System was achieved through Elliptic Curve Cryptography and Hill Cipher Algorithm. An elliptic Curve Function was defined and its domain parameters were used to generate self invertible key matrix that was used for the encryption and decryption process of the biometric images (Fingerprint, Face and Ear ) The security approach was also improved by ensuring that the decryption can only be done through secret key. After decryption, fingerprint verification was done by extracting and matching distinct feature (ridges) from template fingerprint and distinct feature from input fingerprint. The result obtained from demonstration of the cryptographic approach allows end users to load fingerprint image, encrypt it at sending end. At receiver end, end user can decrypt the fingerprint image. Image enhancement was later done before authentication through extraction and matching of distinct features. This model will prevent destruction and manipulation of stored fingerprint image. Authentication can also be accomplished through biological traits instead of use of password that can be stolen or transferred to relative.
Crime and Violence: Unfavorable on Living Conditions of Senior Citizens
Authors:   Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India., Kapur Radhika
Published: December 2023

The senior citizens, belonging to all communities, categories and socio-economic backgrounds have been subjected to various forms of criminal and violent acts. These have unfavorable effects on the health and well-being of individuals, both physically as well as psychologically. The doers of these acts have been family as well as community members. The senior citizens need to be well-versed in terms of ways that are necessary in preventing these acts. They need to form cordial and amiable terms and relationships with family and community members. Furthermore, they are required to keep the doors and windows locked, particularly when they are alone within homes. The individuals in old age are required to be well-versed in terms of different types of methodologies and procedures, which would be facilitating in curbing these acts. The senior citizens need to obtain medical check-ups on regular basis. They are required to make visits to medical and health care centres in order to promote good health, physically and psychologically. In addition, they are required to put into operation different techniques in manner, which would contribute efficiently in bringing about improvements in one’s overall quality of lives. Therefore, it is well understood, crime and violence is unfavorable on living conditions of senior citizens. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, understanding crime and violence among senior citizens, criminal and violent acts are unfavorable to health and well-being of senior citizens, types of criminal and violent acts and laws relating to abuse of senior citizens in India.
Understanding the Concept of Family Dynamics
Authors:   Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India., Kapur Radhika
Published: December 2023

The main objective of this research paper is to acquire an efficient understanding of concept of family dynamics. Family members establish the foundation from where learning, growth and development of individuals takes place. The individuals are required to be well-versed in terms of different techniques, which would be facilitating in reinforcing cordiality and amiability in terms and relationships. The family members are different from each other in terms of age groups and genders. Hence, they are required to form positive viewpoints in terms of various factors. One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into account is, individuals are required to depict the traits of politeness, kind-heartedness, helpfulness, co-operation and generosity. The family members are the first and foremost individuals, who are approached, in cases of being overwhelmed by different types of problems and challenging situations. The family members render an important contribution in preparing individuals in terms of ways that would be facilitating in coping with these in an effective manner. Hence, it is well-understood, these would be facilitating in promoting enrichment of family dynamics. Therefore, acquiring an efficient understanding of the concept of family dynamics will be facilitating in reinforcing traits of morality and ethics. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, understanding the meaning and significance of family dynamics, measures to be implemented in reinforcing family dynamics and advantages of reinforcing family dynamics.
Productive Contribution of Senior Citizens: Essential in promoting Family and Community Well-being
Authors:   Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India., Kapur Radhika
Published: December 2023

In both urban and rural communities, throughout the country, there are senior citizens. They form the viewpoint that in old age, they aspire to get engaged in different types of tasks and activities, which would be facilitating in promoting well-being of family and community members. The tasks and activities are put into operation in personal and professional lives. For example, when in personal lives, the senior citizens are preparing favorite food items for their family members, they will incur the feelings of pleasure and contentment among them. On the other hand, in professional lives as well, they are engaged in different tasks and activities, which would be facilitating in promoting well-being and goodwill of community members. For example, in the education field, they still take classes and impart information in terms of academic subjects and lesson plans among individuals, hence, they are rendering a productive contribution. Furthermore, senior citizens impart information in terms of different types of subjects and concepts, which are facilitating in emerging into moral and ethical human beings and productive citizens of the country. Therefore, it is well-understood, productive contribution of senior citizens are essential in promoting family and community wellbeing. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, understanding the meaning and significance of productive contribution, factors highlighting the productive contribution of senior citizens and measures to be implemented in augmenting productivity among senior citizens.
Unveiling the Familiar: Exploring Makoto Shinkai’s Anime Art
Authors:   Department of English Literature, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), India., Aiman Umme
Published: December 2023

In the past few years, film theory has experienced incredible growth and transformation. In modern film theory, the analysis of the relationship that films have with their recipients is a key area of research. This study examines the aesthetics of Makoto Shinkai's anime and how it realistically depicts the outside world. Additionally, it will compare and contrast their investigations of this realism in his art style with selections from Shinkai's corpus of films. Harnessing the principles embedded in the concept of mimesis developed by Walter Benjamin, this paper uses a recipient-centered approach to cinema narrative. This study is significantly central to the art style rather than its structure by observing the characteristics of animation drawings and audio-visual in the anime. The paper provides an insight into the connection between man and man-made, which unveils the familiarity we have with nature—justifying the hypothesis by employing the literary theory of Mimesis. It investigates the art style of Shinkai’s animation that works as a special force to realize this connection. It will enable one to recognize the significance of his works in serving as a model that consciously or unconsciously influences the recipients to take note of and appreciate the mundane sights and moments of life around them.
MODEL-BASED OPTIMIZATION OF ICVs’ CONTROL FOR PRODUCERS, INJECTORS, AND WAG-CO2 CYCLES SIZE IN A CARBONATE RESERVOIR UNDER UNCERTAINTY
Authors: Botechia V. E. , Schiozer D. J.
Published: December 2023

Life cycle management of oil fields involves complex decisions, with many variables to be considered. In some fields of the Brazilian pre-salt, this task is even more challenging given the ultra-deep water location, with an expressive amount of gas (including CO2) production. This feature becomes a restricting factor for oil production in these types of fields, and a proper management is essential to overcome this issue, improving both production and economic returns. Therefore, Water-Alternate-Gas (WAG) is often used as an Enhanced Oil Recovery- EOR mechanism, providing a better mobility control, improving reservoir sweep and oil recovery. Moreover, WAG can be an alternative for recycling the produced gas, providing an adequate destination (mainly for CO2) and avoiding environmental problems. In this case, we name the method as WAG-CO2. Moreover, Interval Control Valves (ICVs) are also a good alternative to deal with these fields, since they work as flow control devices and allow for a better balance of the fluid flow in the reservoir. In this work, we evaluate the impact of the use of ICVs in producers, injectors, along with WAG cycles size to improve the performance of a developed field. The work consists of two parts. In Part I, using a single simulation model, we performed (1) six hierarchical optimization approaches to verify if the order in which the optimization occurs influences the final results, and (2) a joint optimization of all parameters for comparison purposes. The final strategies are simulated in a reference case (representing the “true response” of the field) to evaluate how the achieved control rules would behave in a real field. In Part II, we considered a probabilistic procedure, applying one of the hierarchical approaches in several representative models (RMs) expressing uncertain scenarios. In this case, we compared nominal optimization of individual RMs against a robust optimization (in which all RMs are optimized simultaneously). The study is applied to the benchmark case SEC1_2022, a synthetic model analogous to a pre-salt field. The results show an expressive increase in the economic return of the field with a proper operation of the ICVs and size of the WAG-CO2 cycles, despite the platform being restricted by gas production capacity. This result occurred because of a better balance in fluid flow through the reservoir and among wells. Moreover, in the first part of the work, all hierarchical approaches presented very similar results in terms of NPV, so the order of the optimization steps did not significantly affect the results. The non-hierarchical approach presented a slightly better result, but still close to those obtained in the hierarchical approaches. Furthermore, the most impacting variable was the ICV for producers, followed by ICV for injectors and, then, WAG-CO2 cycles. Similar tendencies were observed in the second part of the work, with higher expected economic return for the robust optimization.
IMPROVING MICROBIAL CONTROL IN PRODUCED WATER FROM OIL FIELDS: A 5-STEP APPROACH
Authors: Pereira G. F. , Rosin T. R. , Braga B. , Corção G.
Published: December 2023

Microbial control in oil fields can be considered a complex subject, since microbiome diversity and physical-chemical characteristics of produced water (PW) originate a unique profile in oil fields. Standard biocides are used as chemical treatment, but the toxicity and the high volumes can cause elevated environmental impacts. Treatment effectiveness and, consequently, reduction of environmental impact may be improved through an adequate planning. The present study examines the bacterial resistance mechanisms to biocides and suggests a 5-step approach for the treatment planning: 1) determination of objectives; 2) bioaudit; 3) selection of biocide(s) in laboratory; 4) selection of representative Key Performance Indicators (KPI); and 5) monitoring of the treatment. Finally, this article demonstrates an optimization of a biocide treatment using the 5-step approach. The results show a reduction of approximately 50% in the dosage of the biocide, as well as reduction in frequency of dosage.
The LIMM Model
Authors: Labuschagne Pieter
Published: December 2023

This article offers a missiological research model based on three key missiological concepts: missio Dei, christocentricity, and contextuality (MDCC, for short). The model is derived from a practical theology model that was developed by the Layola Institute of Ministry (LIM). The author refers to the new missiological model as the LIMM model, where the added ‘M’ represents missional action.
Since the introduction of the term missio Dei, the focus has shifted from missions initiated and conducted by the church, to the one true mission – God’s mission. In the missio Dei, God sends his Son and the Spirit to the world, and through them sends people to the ends of the earth. At the same time, God is the sender and the content of the sending. The incarnation of culture is God’s message in every if great importance.
The LIMM model is characterised by the three key missiological terms mentioned above. From defining the research topic, right through to the practical suggestions for an improved experience, the researcher is guided by these missiological principles. If a research topic does not correlate to MDCC principles, it is not suitable for missiological research and another field of theology should be considered.
Learning to love
Authors: Holdsworth Sue
Published: December 2023

This article speaks to the relationship between social action and mission. It argues that mission at church-based, intercultural initiatives is better understood and enabled when principles and practices of pastoral care are applied. A study of four, church-based intercultural initiatives in Melbourne demonstrated that the development of intercultural pastoral care practices offers a way to understand mission that is relevant for local-church-based community initiatives.

Pastoral care and mission have a confused relationship in the literature and are brought into conversation with these four case studies, demonstrating that pastoral theology has insights to offer mission. In particular, this article explores themes of compassion and empathy, formation for hospitality, and the need for deeper spiritual formation in local, church-based, intercultural community initiatives. This is an important understanding at a time when many Western Christians seem at a loss to know how to effectively engage with others in a rapidly changing and often indifferent society. It is suggested that mission is framed as pastoral care at similar, church-based initiatives. Pastoral formational practices of reflective practice, spiritual engagement and supervision are recommended for all engaged in church-based, intercultural mission and this has broader relevance to all engaged in mission.
Documentation of indigenous uses and traditional practices of ethnomedicinal plants used by the Siraji community of Kullu District for gynaecological complaints in Himachal Pradesh, North-Western Himalaya, India
Authors: Rathore Sumati , Shashni Sarla , Samant Sher , Tewari Lalit
Published: December 2023

The study was conducted from January 2019 to January 2020 in 6 villages inhabited by Siraji community of Siraj valley of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh. Among the biodiversity components, the economically important plants are commonly used by the Siraji community in their daily lives for various purposes. Among the various health related issues of women, gynaecological problems are mostly seen in the region which greatly affects the female health. The aim of this study was to collect information and document the folk medicinal plant knowledge used by the Siraji community. Women of the region still have faith in local herbs for the treatment of their health-related issues. Data were collected from 30 informants, including local elderly people and traditional practitioners of the area, through interviews and questionnaire. In total, 35 plant species (22 wild and 13 cultivated) used to treat gynaecological problems. The present paper gave an overview of the uses of ethnomedicinal plants and also suggests the measures for promoting awareness among the native community.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Kepribadian Guru Terhadap Karakter Tanggung Jawab Siswa
Authors: Rohmadi Rohmadi , Trysha Yulindaputri
Published: December 2023

Teacher personality competence is the ability of a teacher that is related to teacher behavior and must have good values so that they can be reflected in daily life and can carry out their duties and obligations professionally. The character of responsibility is the basic attitude of a person who is able to carry out duties and obligations and has the courage to accept all the consequences for his behavior and actions. Based on the facts in the field, it shows that there has been a decrease in the character of the responsibility of grade VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Sembawa. This type of research is a quantitative descriptive study using data collection techniques in the form of documentation, interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The analysis technique used in this research is descriptive analysis, normality test, homogeneity test, and hypothesis testing using simple regression analysis, testing the correlation coefficient and calculating the coefficient of determination. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that there is an effect of teacher personality competence on the responsibility character of class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Sembawa based on the results of a simple regression analysis which obtained tcount > ttable or 14,974 > 2,042 it can be concluded that the accepted hypothesis is Ha and Ho rejected. The influence given by variable X on variable Y is equal to 88.1%, which means it has a high influence and the remaining 11.9% is influenced by other variables.
Problematic issues of qualification of smuggling committed outside the State border of the Russian Federation
Authors: Лавринов В.В.
Published: December 2023

В связи с тем, что уголовное законодательство предусматривает ответственность за совершение контрабанды при перемещении не только через государственную границу, но и через таможенную, возникает проблема, связанная с квалификацией действий лиц, совершивших контрабанду при ввозе либо вывозе с территории Евразийского экономического союза, членом которого является Россия, но за пределами Российской Федерации. Цель исследования – рассмотреть вопросы, связанные с возможностью квалификации действий лиц, совершивших контрабанду не только на территории Российской Федерации, но и на территории Евразийского экономического союза. Методы и объекты исследования: в основу исследования положены диалектический метод научного познания, формально-юридический метод, а также методы сравнительного анализа, синтеза, индукции и дедукции. Объектом исследования выступают общественные отношения, возникающие в связи с уголовной ответственностью за совершение контрабанды. По результатам исследования автор приходит к выводу, что, с учетом действующей редакции норм, устанавливающих уголовную ответственность за контрабанду, описания признаков объективной стороны как незаконного перемещения через таможенную границу, при последовательном пересечении таможенной и государственной границы следует квалифицировать такие действия по совокупности преступлений.

Due to the fact that criminal legislation provides for liability for the commission of smuggling when moving not only across the state border, but also through the customs, there is a problem associated with the qualification of the actions of persons who have committed smuggling when importing or exporting from the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union, of which Russia is a member, but outside the Russian Federation. The purpose of the study is to consider issues related to the possibility of qualifying the actions of persons who have committed smuggling not only on the territory of the Russian Federation, but also on the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. Methods and objects of research: the research is based on the dialectical method of scientific cognition, the formal legal method, as well as methods of comparative analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction. The object of the study is social relations arising in connection with criminal liability for the commission of smuggling. According to the results of the study, the author comes to the conclusion that, taking into account the current version of the norms establishing criminal liability for smuggling, describing the signs of the objective side as illegal movement across the customs border, when consistently crossing the customs and state borders, such actions should be qualified by the totality of crimes.
Current directions for improving counteraction to the organization of financial pyramids
Authors: Павловская Н.В. , Соколов Д.А. , Апарина Н.А.
Published: December 2023

Статья посвящена исследованию современного состояния и основных направлений совершенствования противодействия финансовому мошенничеству в Российской Федерации. Приводятся данные, полученные в ходе проведения экспертных опросов сотрудников Банка России и прокурорских работников, а также граждан Российской Федерации – жертв финансовых пирамид и других нелегальных субъектов финансового рынка. Исследуются сложности и недостатки, возникающие в деятельности правоохранительных органов по выявлению, пресечению, расследованию и предупреждению финансового мошенничества. Оцениваются возможные пути совершенствования такой деятельности, законодательные инициативы и другие профилактические меры.

The article is devoted to the study of the current state and the main directions of improving the fight against financial fraud in the Russian Federation. The data obtained in the course of expert interviews with Bank of Russia employees and prosecutors, as well as citizens of the Russian Federation – victims of financial pyramids and other illegal entities of the financial market are presented. The difficulties and shortcomings arising in the activities of law enforcement agencies in the detection, suppression, investigation and prevention of financial fraud are studied. Possible ways to improve such activities, legislative initiatives and other preventive measures are assessed.
Features of the development of innovative entrepreneurship in the Russian Federation in modern conditions
Authors: Короткова О.В. , Моисеенко М.А.
Published: December 2023

В статье обозначены факторы, повлиявшие на развитие инновационного предпринимательства в современных условиях, систематизированы научные взгляды на понимание инновационного предпринимательства. Рассмотрено правовое регулирование на федеральном, региональном и муниципальном уровнях, проблемы правового регулирования и развития инновационного предпринимательства, сформулированы предложения по совершенствованию вопросов деятельности, связанной с инновационным предпринимательством в экономическом и юридическом аспекте.

The article identifies the factors that influenced the development of innovative entrepreneurship in modern conditions, systematizes scientific views on the understanding of innovative entrepreneurship. The author considers the legal regulation at the federal, regional and municipal levels, the problems of legal regulation and development of innovative entrepreneurship, and formulates proposals for improving the issues of activities related to innovative entrepreneurship in economic and legal aspects.
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Analysis of nonlinear landscape structure components accurate construction information delivery based on Rhino+Grasshopper parametric modeling
Authors: Zheng Ziang
Published: December 2023

The development of digital construction technology has made the practical construction of nonlinear forms possible. In landscape architecture projects, Nonlinear Landscape Structures (NLS) have become the mainstream in design and aesthetics. However, the complex forms of NLS components make it challenging to deliver accurate construction information using traditional design methods. The application of Rhino+Grasshopper Parametric Modeling (RGPM) technology allows the construction of nonlinear geometric forms based on mathematical logic, facilitating precise engineering construction information delivery for NLS components. Nevertheless, there are existing gaps in current research on accurate construction information delivery for NLS components based on RGPM. Firstly, current research primarily focuses on large public buildings, lacking attention to the spatial scale of landscape structures. Secondly, there is a lack of systematic integration based on technical research contents. Thirdly, there is a lack of specific technical application analysis combining actual design, leading to weaker practical guidance for industry practitioners. Therefore, this study selects the precise engineering construction information delivery of perforated panel walls in the space under the Sanya Bridge and the landscape platform of the Beijing Jinding Mountain as research cases. Through the analysis of construction information delivery content and technical challenges in these cases, the necessity of RGPM application is clarified. By analyzing the application of RGPM technology and its outcomes in these cases, concrete examples are provided for the precise construction information delivery of NLS components to fill the research gaps and provide theoretical foundations and application examples for future research.
Optimizing the passenger flow for airport security check
Authors: Wang Yuxin , Meng Fanfei , Wang Xiaotian , Xie Chaoyu
Published: December 2023

Due to the necessary security for the airport and flight, passengers are required to have strict security check before getting aboard. However, there are frequent complaints of wasting huge amount of time while waiting for the security check. This paper presents a potential solution aimed at optimizing gate setup procedures specifically tailored for Chicago OHare International Airport. By referring to queueing theory and performing Monte Carlo simulations, we propose an approach to significantly diminish the average waiting time to a more manageable level. Additionally, our study meticulously examines and identifies the influential factors contributing to this optimization, providing a comprehensive understanding of their impact.
In Debt: Student Loan Burdens Among Teachers
Authors: García Emma , Wei Wesley , Patrick Susan Kemper , Leung-Gagné Melanie , DiNapoli Jr. Michael A.
Published: December 2023

This report analyzes data from the National Teacher and Principal Survey from 2020–21. It describes the state of student loan borrowing and repayment among full-time, public school teachers and explores whether student loan burdens differ by teacher characteristics. The analyses also examine the extent to which student loan debt is associated with teachers’ well-being and employment decisions. The report concludes with recommendations that support the expansion of programs that alleviate or minimize the costs of comprehensive teacher preparation and credentialing; improve teaching conditions; and promote high-quality preparation, career advancement, and retention.