bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inclusive policies and practices in university education; Institutionalization for Sustainability: The Center for Inclusive Education and Social Responsibility at Cadi Ayyad University as a model
Authors: ZAAFRANI HANANE , ALOUIZ MHAMED , BERRADA SAMIA HMIMA
Published: October 2022

In this research paper entitled Inclusive Policies and Practices in University Education; Institutionalization for Sustainability: The Center for Inclusive Education and Social Responsibility at Cadi Ayyad University as a model
We will present a fieldwork experience of the Center for Inclusive Education and Social Responsibility “CEIRS” at Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, in the context of exchanging and reviewing fieldwork experiences in education, which sought to enable students in special situations and students with disabilities to have their right to higher education in appropriate conditions, By simplifying their access, ensuring their integration and facilitating their success; triggering mechanisms to follow up with them. And working to reform the pedagogical and administrative frameworks to receive and accompany them and to develop methods of teaching and assessment appropriate to their needs while continuing to create pathways for training and development of research projects in this field.
Key words: students with disabilities, inclusive education, social responsibility.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO ESPELEOLÓGICA E SEDIMENTAR DE UMA CAVERNA DO MACIÇO QUARTZÍTICO SERRA SÃO JOSÉ, MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Brandão Liliane de Jesus , Cardoso Rafael Costa , Franco Roberto , Tassinari Diego , Costa Camila Rodrigues , Silva Alexandre Christófaro , Ferreira Rodrigo Lopes
Published: October 2022

As cavernas são consideradas “armadilhas” naturais de sedimentos e outros materiais externos que normalmente são transportados e depositados em seu interior, podendo ser acumulados em um ambiente relativamente estável por muitos anos, proporcionando condições adequadas para estudos sedimentológicos e paleoambientais. Estudos sobre a estratigrafia e cronologia de sedimentos presentes em cavernas quartzíticas são escassos e podem contribuir para a reconstituição paleoambiental. Este estudo teve como objetivos mapear a Caverna do Galo, situada no reverso do maciço quartzítico Serra São José (MG) e caracterizar física, química e cronologicamente um pacote de sedimentos de seu interior. A caverna foi mapeada e o pacote de sedimentos com 2,5 m de comprimento, 0,47 m de altura e 0,5 m de espessura foi descrito e amostrado in situ, com base em atributos morfológicos (textura e cor de suas camadas). Foram coletadas 17 amostras, caracterizadas por meio de análises granulométrica, geoquímica e do teor de carbono orgânico. Destas, três amostras foram selecionadas, em função da posição no pacote (base, centro e topo) e do teor de carbono orgânico, para datações radiocarbônicas. Os resultados foram utilizados na análise de componentes principais para a visualização conjunta das variáveis (resultados das análises laboratoriais) e das observações (camadas amostradas). A Caverna do Galo foi formada pelas águas meteóricas e sua morfologia foi influenciada pelo falhamento NNW/SSE e pela diferença de dureza entre as rochas componentes (quartzito e filito). O pacote de sedimentos foi depositado preenchendo da base ao teto de uma curva convexa da lateral norte da caverna, onde o fluxo d’água encontra um obstáculo, diminuindo sua velocidade e favorecendo a sedimentação. A morfologia e as composições granulométricas e químicas dos sedimentos e a idade radiocarbônica variam ao longo do pacote, evidenciando oscilações na intensidade e duração de eventos de precipitação, que podem estar associados a mudanças climáticas holocênicas.
Resgate de Litotipo e Espeleotemas em Cavernas Carbonáticas, Matozinhos (MG)
Authors: Timo Juliana , Galupo Daniel , Lemos Ivia , Timo Mariana
Published: October 2022

Espeleotemas são depósitos químicos recorrentes em cavernas formadas em rochas carbonáticas. O resgate espeleológico permite a caracterização petrográfica das amostras, principalmente de espeleotemas, além da análise e divulgação dos resultados. Nas cavidades BM-157 e BM-158, município de Matozinhos - MG, foram identificados diversos tipos de espeleotemas, como estalactites, estalagmites, cortinas, escorrimentos, coraloides e casca fina. As amostras de rocha coletadas são calcarenitos que foram analisadas por Fluorescência de raio X (FRX) e são compostas de forma majoritária por óxido de cálcio (CaO). Amostras de espeleotema foram analisadas por Difratometria de raio X (DRX) e foram identificados os minerais de calcita (CaCO3) e quartzo (SiO2). Nos escorrimentos, cortinas, coraloide e casca fina a calcita foi observada com habito fibroso e seguindo uma mesma direção de crescimento. Nas estalactites e estalagmites foi identificado o crescimento concêntrico da calcita e a intercalação de camadas de diferentes tonalidades representando ciclos sazonais de deposição do material.
Histopathological Features of Primary Cutaneous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Leg Type: A Case Report
Authors: Oktavriana Triasari , Ayu Kusuma Dewi  , Ambar Mudigdo
Published: October 2022

Background: Primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, leg type (PCDLBCL-LT), is a rare and aggressive lymphoma with poor prognostic. It is difficult to diagnose PCDLBCL-LT at an early stage due to its nonspecific manifestations that overlap with other lymphomas. A histopathological examination can be performed to establish the diagnosis.

Case Presentation: A 74-year-old female presented with itchy red, swollen patches accompanied by a burning sensation on both her legs. Clinical examination revealed a hard ping pong ball-sized lump palpable on her left inner thigh. Haematoxylin eosin staining demonstrated the proliferation of diffused neoplastic cells, homogenous cells with atypical nuclei, and mitoses. Immunohistochemical examination revealed positive for CD 45 as well as CD 20 and negative for CD3. These findings were consistent with a diagnosis of PCDLBCL-LT.

Conclusion: The presented case demonstrates that skin lesions in patients with diagnosed PCDLBCL-LT may have a variable clinical presentation. Histologically is characterized by a diffuse dermal infiltrate mostly consisting of activated B-cell (centroblast) and activated lymphocyte (immunoblast), with high mitotic activity and a minimal T-reactive component. Immunohistochemical analysis is necessary for establishing the diagnosis of PCDLBCL-LT which shows positive markers for CD 45, CD 20, CD79a, Bcl-2, MUM-1, FOX-P1, CD10, IgM, CD 138, Ki-67, CD 30 and MYC.
Comparison of Central Corneal Thickness and Lamina Cribrosa Thickness in Ethnic Indians and Ethnic Malays as Predictors of Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy
Authors: Waimir Meironi , Andrini Ariesti  , Ardizal Rahman
Published: October 2022

Background: Glaucoma poses a public health problem because it is the second leading cause of blindness after cataracts. A thinner central corneal thickness (CCT) is also a contributor to the development of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Lamina cribrosa (LC) is a structure of the optic nerve head (ONH). LC structural changes such as thinning, posterior displacement, and connective tissue deficiency are associated with the mechanism of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness damage, leading to glaucomatous optic neuropathy.

Methods: Cross-sectional analytic observational study. A total of 36 eyes from 36 research subjects participated in this study. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS version 25. Then, univariate and bivariate analyzes were carried out to see the difference in CCT and LC thicknesses.

Results: The average CCT in ethnic Indians is 514.33 ± 14,142 μm and in ethnic Malays, 542.06 ± 17,234 μm. In this study, there were differences in the average CCT in Indian ethnicity and Malay ethnicity, which was statistically meaningful with a p-value = 0.000.

Conclusion: There are differences in the average central corneal thickness and lamina cribrosa thickness in ethnic Indians compared to ethnic Malays, where the central corneal thickness and lamina cribrosa thickness in ethnic Indians are thinner than ethnic Malays.
Transabdominal Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Management: A Case Series
Authors: Makmur Iwan Setiawan , Nur Surya Wirawan
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Post-surgery pain is the most common problem found in patients in the treatment room, which can provide patients with emotional experiences that have an impact on the recovery process. This study aims to present a case series of post-operative pain management with transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and its outcomes.

Case presentation: This study was conducted at the Polewali General Hospital, West Sulawesi, Indonesia. There were three patients who participated in this study, namely elective Caesarean section (C-section), emergency C-section and herniorrhaphy. The first patient had adequate analgesia, although the onset of the anesthetic drug worked perfectly two hours after the injection. In the second patient, the patient did not complain of severe pain the day after the transversus abdominis block action. The third patient made an excellent recovery. This patient was not given opioids for post-operative analgesia, only using Dexketoprofen every eight hours intravenously. The next day the patient could be scheduled for outpatient treatment. 

Conclusion: TAP block is one of the post-operative analgesia techniques that have good analgesia quality, especially when combined with other analgesic drugs in multimodal analgesia techniques.
The Ways in Which Village Saving and Loan Associations Have Contributed Towards Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women in Rubaya Sub County
Authors: Nahwera Ruth , Banugire Firimoni R. , Mpairwe Anthony
Published: October 2022

The study examined the ways in which village saving and loan associations have contributed towards the socioeconomic empowerment of women in Rubaya Sub County. The researcher used a cross-sectional survey design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches to data collection and analysis. The study population consisted of members and leaders of village savings and loan associations fully registered with the community development officer in the Rubaya sub-county, village saving and loan associations trainers, and local government leaders from selected wards of Rubaya Sub County. The study used a sample of 144 respondents. Purposive and simple random sampling was used during sample selection. Questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions were used during data collection. Both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods were applied. The study established that the main motives for women joining the village saving and loan associations were to save money, inculcation saving discipline, access to savings and loans as well as enjoyment of social networking with friends and other community members. It was concluded that; the women who participated in this study admitted that there is an improvement in their welfare than there was before they joined savings groups. It has put women in a position to acquire money for different activities, especially educating their children. All these benefits have been a solid channel towards empowerment. This is because it helps in the building of not only self-sufficiency but also self-confidence and esteem, hence giving women a sense of belonging in the community. It was recommended that in order to maintain the sustainability of the outcomes secured by women through village savings and loan associations and to provide capacity-building training related to their activities. It is necessary to provide demand-oriented and timely training by either government or nongovernmental organisations, particularly on saving, business skills, entrepreneurship, and bookkeeping which are basic to the associations and income-generating activities
Nutritional prospects of wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum) and its effects in treatment and chemoprevention
Authors: Minocha Neha , Saini Sangita , Pandey Parijat
Published: October 2022

Nutraceuticals are organic and traditional foods consumed nowadays to maintain a healthy lifestyle and get rid of lifestyle diseases like obesity, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, etc. Globally, herbal products have become increasingly popular in recent years. Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum) is a nutraceutical proven to be a dietary supplement and beneficial for cancer-suffering patients. Wheatgrass possesses many beneficial antioxidant properties: anti-cancer activity, anti-bacterial activity, anti-fungal activity, and anti-microbial activity. Due to the presence of resistant starch, lignans, phenolic acids, alkylresorcinols, and numerous antioxidant components, including carotenoids and tocopherols, this herbal plant is deserving attention as a source of dietary fiber. Patients consume wheatgrass during cancer treatment as an adjunct to reduce toxicity associated with drugs and chemotherapy and ultimately improve long-term outcomes. Studies have proved that wheatgrass helps treat pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer. So, the multi-targeted herbal drug—wheatgrass—is used as an adjunct therapy alongside conventional medicine to treat cancer and other diseases. A promising therapeutic nutraceutical for avoiding lifestyle disorders is wheatgrass.
A NOTE ABOUT THE WAY TO GENERATE SINGULAR MATRIX
Authors: Gómez–Déniz Emilio
Published: October 2022

In this brief note, we provide, as far as we know, a simple way to demonstrate that when we multiply $k\times n$ matrix with $n\times k$ one, for $k>n$, we always obtain singular $k\times k$ matrix as a result. Some additional results are also provided.
Artes e vivências criativas em cuidados paliativos
Authors: Maria José dos Santos Cunha  , Capelas Manuel Luís
Published: October 2022

Neste artigo damos a conhecer um trabalho desenvolvido com doentes paliativos, com o intuito de, através da arte, lhes possibilitarmos encontrar respostas que os ajudassem a colmatar situações que os mantinham envoltos em pensamentos, medos e ansiedade que lhes consumiam a energia, alegria e vontade de viver. Recorremos para o efeito a uma metodologia de cariz qualitativo, a investigação-ação e os resultados conseguidos evidenciaram o quanto as artes podem ser úteis a estes doentes ao proporcionarem-lhes, através dos trabalhos que desenvolveram, melhoria da autoestima, disposição e bem-estar na evasão da doença e na expressão e comunicação das emoções.
FAKTOR PENENTU KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. SEGAR MURNI UTAMA MOJOKERTO
Authors: Nadhiroh Dau Khusnul , Adiwati Mei Retno
Published: October 2022

Human resource management (HRM) is a crucial aspect of the company's scope when running its organization in order to realize its vision and mission. Good HRM will result in more productive and efficient HR performance. To achieve maximum performance, it is necessary to minimize work stress within the scope of work and the provision of compensation must also be considered. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of work stress and compensation on the performance of employees of PT. Fresh Pure Utama Mojokerto. The research sample amounted to 84 respondents with saturated sampling method. Data were collected from respondents' answers through the distribution of questionnaires. Testing the validity and reliability of the questionnaire was carried out first. In testing the hypothesis through the SEM PLS analysis method, it can be seen that the t-test, p-values, and path coefficients show that work stress has a non-significantly negative effect on employee performance, while compensation has a significant positive effect on employee performance. Based on the results of R2, 25% of employee performance is affected by work stress and compensation.
FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI PURCHASE INTENTION KONSUMEN INDONESIA SAAT BELANJA ONLINE
Authors: Rahmi Sheilla Fauzia , Kurniawati Kurniawati
Published: October 2022

Purchase intention is an important trigger that motivates shoppers to shop online through smartphones. Therefore, it is essential to identify determinant factors of customers in Indonesia’s purchase intention on online shopping. This research examines internet self-efficacy, perceived aesthetics to purchase intention directly or mediated through perceived benefit. The study of the impact of hedonic motivations of adventure on purchase intention is also analyzed. The paper carried out a non-probability sampling on a purposive sample of 248 shoppers in Indonesia collected via an online survey. The data of this study were tested using PLS-SEM (Partial Least Squares-Structure Equation Modeling) to test hypotheses. The result of this study indicates that hedonic motivations of adventure and perceived benefit positively affect purchase intention. Internet self-efficacy and perceived aesthetics have a positive impact on perceived benefit. This study also shows that internet self-efficacy and perceived aesthetics positively affect purchase intention mediated by a perceived benefit.
PENGARUH PPN, PPNBM, DAN PEMERIKSAAN PAJAK TERHADAP PENERIMAAN PAJAK YANG TERDAPAT DI KPP PRATAMA DEPOK CIMANGGIS
Authors: Wadi Indra , Akbar Mhd Ali
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of Value Added Tax (PPN), Sales Tax on Luxury Goods (PPNBM), and Tax Audit on Tax Revenue. This research was conducted at KPP Pratama Depok Cimanggis. The population in this study was 16,648 corporate taxpayers. This research uses quantitative methods; the sample is calculated using the Slovin formula and found 99 corporate taxpayers. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the SPSS Version 26 program with the data quality test method, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, t-test, and F test. Based on the study, it was concluded that, partially, Sales Tax on Luxury Goods (PPNBM) does not affect Tax Revenue, while Value Added Tax (VAT) and Tax Audit affect Tax Revenue. Meanwhile, Value Added Tax (PPN), Sales Tax on Luxury Goods (PPNBM), and Tax Audit affect Tax Revenue.
PENGARUH INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, INVENTORY INTENSITY DAN MANAGERIAL OWNERSHIP TERHADAP EFFECTIVE TAX RATE (Studi Empiris pada Perusahaan Sektor Pertambangan yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2016-2020)
Authors: Sujarwo Sujarwo , Sjahputra Andri
Published: October 2022

This study aims to empirically test and obtain evidence on the effect of intellectual capital, inventory intensity, and managerial ownership on effective tax rates. This study used samples of mining sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) in 2016-2020 with a population of 48 companies. The method of determining the sample was purposive sampling method obtained by 14 companies with a 5-year observation period obtained from 70 research data. This type of research is quantitative research. The analysis technique used is regression of panel data processed using Eviews software version 9. The results of this study show that in part (1) intellectual capital has a significant effect on effective tax rates, (2) inventory intensity has no significant effect on effective tax rates, and (3) managerial ownership has no significant effect on effective tax rates. Simultaneous intellectual capital, inventory intensity and managerial ownership have a significant impact on effective tax rates.
KEPEMIMPINAN KETUA PROGRAM STUDI DI MATA DOSEN
Authors: Wahyudi Wahyudi , Septiningrum Liana Dwi
Published: October 2022

The leader is an organizational figure who is attached to a high position and authority, so that he has a greater ability to run the organization. The importance of the leadership position, so he becomes a strategic partner for all interests, both bottom and top streams, so that a leader needs to put himself in the interests of objective (precision). In essence, this research was conducted to see how the responses/perceptions/assessments of the lecturers on the leadership of the head of the study program from various aspects objectively, thus knowing a comprehensive contextual understanding of his leadership. This research was conducted at Pamulang University in the Postgraduate Program and the Faculty of Economics and Business, and the research correspondents were level one lecturers (study program developers). The sampling technique uses simple random and is carried out directly through the distribution of questionnaires. The research data were analyzed by descriptive quantitative method. The results of the study explain that the leadership of the head of the study program in the Postgraduate Program and the Faculty of Economics and Business has democratic characteristics. This is evidenced by the involvement of level one lecturers in all study program activities, both developmental and other activities.
Academic education for inclusive society: experiences at the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies, Bulgaria
Authors: Тодорова Таня , Ефтимова Сабина
Published: October 2022

В докладе представлен опыт Университета библиотековедения и информационных технологий (УБИТ), София, Болгария, по изучению роли академического образования для развития инклюзивного общества. В центре исследовательского интереса – особенности академических курсов, связанных с людьми с особыми потребностями, в профессиональной области 3.5. «Социальные коммуникации и информационные науки» в УБИТ. Академические курсы «Доступ к информации для людей с особыми потребностями», «Доступный туризм» и «Библиотечное обслуживание людей с ограниченными возможностями» преподаются на факультете библиотековедения и культурного наследия. Курсы нацелены на приобретение студентами необходимых знаний, навыков и компетенций для взаимодействия с пользователями с особыми потребностями в профессиональной среде в качестве социально заинтересованных и подготовленных специалистов.

The report presents the experiences at the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (ULSIT), Sofia, Bulgaria, addressing the role of academic education for inclusive society development. The focus of research interest is placed on the specifics of academic courses related to people with special needs at specialties in the professional field 3.5. Social Communications and Information Sciences at ULSIT. The academic courses “Access to Information for People with Special Needs”, “Accessible Tourism” and “Library Services for Disadvantaged People” are taught at the Faculty of Library Science and Cultural Heritage. The courses are designed to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies of students to interact with users with special needs in a professional environment as socially engaged and trained specialists.
Global UNESCO Report “Reimagining our futures together: A new social contract for education”
Authors: Кривенькая М.А.
Published: October 2022

Доклад, подготовленный независимой Международной комиссией по перспективам образования, стал результатом двухлетней консолидированной работы на глобальном уровне, к которой сектор образования ЮНЕСКО активно привлекал кафедры ЮНЕСКО. МПГУ в лице кафедры ЮНЕСКО «Международное (поликультурное) образование и интеграция мигрантов» откликнулся на призыв Секретариата ЮНЕСКО и по рекомендации Комиссии по делам ЮНЕСКО МИД РФ принял активное участие в серии консультаций и встреч в ходе глобальной дискуссии о том, как переосмыслить знания, образование и обучение в мире.

The report prepared by the independent International Commission on the Futures of Education was the result of a two-year global process of collective reflection at the global level, in which the UNESCO Education Sector actively involved UNESCO Chairs. Moscow Pedagogical State University represented by the UNESCO Chair on International education and the integration of migrants, responded to a call from the UNESCO Secretariat. Upon the recommendation of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO, it took an active part in a series of consultations and meetings in a global discussion on how to rethink knowledge, education and learning in the world.
Entspannung bei der Pandemie sorgt für höheren Verbrauch
Authors: Blesl Markus , Fahl Ulrich
Published: October 2022

Die Entwicklung der Primärenergienachfrage in Deutschland war 2021 wieder von gegenläufigen Einflüssen bei den ökonomischen und klimatischen Rahmenbedingungen geprägt. Die konjunkturelle Erholung nach der Corona-Pandemie wirkte sich das ganze Jahr über verbrauchssteigernd auf die Energienachfrage bei Industrie, Gewerbe und Verkehr aus, ebenso wie die kälteren Temperaturen im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Demgegenüber wirkten sich die höheren Energiepreise beim privaten Konsum leicht verbrauchsdämpfend aus. Insgesamt stieg der Primärenergieverbrauch dadurch gegenüber dem Vorjahr um + 3,1 %.
COMPARISON OF MIG-29 AND F-16 AIRCRAFT IN THE FIELD OF SUSCEPTIBILITY TO DESTRUCTION IN COMBAT
Authors: Papis Mateusz , Krawczyk Tomasz
Published: October 2022

Because the Polish Air Force currently uses F-16 and MiG-29 aircraft, the aim of the study was to conduct a comparison of the susceptibility to destruction in combat of these two aircraft. The first part of the work concerned the analysis of individual critical components, such as: general characteristics of the airframe structure, aircraft engine, flight control system, fuel system, aircraft weapons, radar system. The index of susceptibility to destruction in combat was defined considering the listed critical components and the following types of enemy weapon: aircraft gun, air-to-air missile, anti-aircraft gun, surface-to-air missile. The analysis proved that the aircraft have similar susceptibility to damage in combat, a slight advantage of the F-16 aircraft in this respect was determined. The presented scheme can be used to analyze other aircraft. Proposals of aircraft modifications, directions of further actions, possibilities of using the described method were presented. The method can be used to making decisions by governments regarding the purchase aircraft for their fleets and identify aircraft critical components with high susceptibility to destruction in order to introduce appropriate modifications by military aircraft manufacturers.
On two backward problems with Dzherbashian-Nersesian operator
Authors: Ahmad Anwar , Baleanu Dumitru
Published: October 2022

We investigate the initial-boundary value problems for a fourth-order differential equation within the powerful fractional Dzherbashian-Nersesian operator (FDNO). Boundary conditions considered in this manuscript are of the Samarskii-Ionkin type. The solutions obtained here are based on a series expansion using Riesz basis in a space corresponding to a non-self-adjoint spectral problem. Conditional to some regularity, consistency, alongside orthogonality dependence, the existence and uniqueness of the obtained solutions are exhibited by using Fourier method. Acquired results here are more general than those obtained by making use of conventional fractional operators such as fractional Riemann-Liouville derivative (FRLD), fractional Caputo derivative (FCD) and fractional Hilfer derivative (FHD).
An implementation of a multilayer network model for the Covid-19 pandemic: A Costa Rica study
Authors: Calvo Juan G. , Sanchez Fabio , Barboza Luis A. , García Yury E. , Vásquez Paola
Published: October 2022

We present a numerical implementation for a multilayer network to model the transmission of Covid-19 or other diseases with a similar transmission mechanism. The model incorporates different contact types between individuals (household, social and sporadic networks) and includes an SEIR type model for the transmission of the virus. The algorithm described in this paper includes the main ideas of the model used to give public health authorities an additional tool for the decision-making process in Costa Rica by simulating extensive possible scenarios and projections. We include two simulations: a study of the effect of restrictions on the transmission of the virus and a Costa Rica case study that was shared with the Costa Rican health authorities.
Novel laser tracking measurement system based on the position sensitive detector
Authors: Liu Jin , Zhang Fan , Kudreyko Aleksey , Ren Wenjia , Yang Haima
Published: October 2022

The rapid development of modern industrial technology has led to the increase of machinery precision. Laser tracking measurement systems represent a novel type of coordinate measurement method, which was developed on the basis of metrology. In this paper, we aim to define a single-station 3D coordinate rotating laser tracking measurement system based on the principle of the space coordinate method. In view of the current architecture and optical path of the system, we establish the ideal mathematical model of the system and derive the coordinate expression for arbitrary measured points in the measurement space. The output response of the photoelectric position detector to the rotating laser and the linearity of the position signal in the detection circuit have been detected via a concrete experiment. A laser tracking system was used to track the target mirror mounted on the coordinate measuring machine measuring spindle. It is shown that stable tracking is possible during the 3D movement of a cat's eye retroreflector if its velocity is 0.2 m/s and the distance to the moving object is 1–2 m. The corresponding velocity of the object must be 0.4 m/s. Our system provides a feasible implementation method for the tracking of the moving target space position.
Quantifying the role of airborne transmission in the spread of COVID-19
Authors: Hayden Matthew , Morrow Bryce , Yang Wesley , Wang Jin
Published: October 2022

There is an ongoing debate on the different transmission modes of SARS-CoV-2 and their relative contributions to the pandemic. In this paper, we employ a simple mathematical model, which incorporates both the human-to-human and environment-to-human transmission routes, to study the transmission dynamics of COVID-19. We focus our attention on the role of airborne transmission in the spread of the disease in a university campus setting. We conduct both mathematical analysis and numerical simulation, and incorporate published experimental data for the viral concentration in the air to fit model parameters. Meanwhile, we compare the outcome to that of the standard SIR model, utilizing a perturbation analysis in the presence of multiple time scales. Our data fitting and numerical simulation results show that the risk of airborne transmission for SARS-CoV-2 strongly depends on how long the virus can remain viable in the air. If the time for this viability is short, the airborne transmission route would be inconsequential in shaping the overall transmission risk and the total infection size. On the other hand, if the infectious virus can persist in aerosols beyond a few hours, then airborne transmission could play a much more significant role in the spread of COVID-19.
Study on automatic ultrasound scanning of lumbar spine and visualization system for path planning in lumbar puncture surgery
Authors: Zhang Wenlu , Ma Ziyue , Wang Hong , Deng Juan , Li Pengfei , Jia Yu , Dong Yabin , Sha Hong , Yan Feng , Tu Wenjun
Published: October 2022

In lumbar puncture surgery, compared with the conventional methodologies like computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound imaging offers the advantages of being low cost, no radiation and real-time image generation. However, the use of ultrasound equipment in lumbar puncture involves a cumbersome and time-consuming process for the subjective imaging of the overall structure of the lumbar spine in order to determine the exact puncture point and path. Meanwhile, the robotic arm puncture system has the advantages of high precision, good stability and simple and efficient operation. As a result, robotic-assisted ultrasound scanning is valuable for the assessment of a puncture path in spinal tap surgery. In this pursuit, based on the official URSDK development package for a robot arm and the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, the system proposed in the present study involves a program to control the robot arm to clamp down onto an ultrasonic probe to enable automatic scanning and acquisition of images. A three-dimensional reconstruction program based on the visualization toolkit was designed, and a lumbar spine experiment was conducted with this system. A total of 136 two-dimensional ultrasound images were collected in the lumbar spine model experiment by enhancing contrast of and denoising the original ultrasound images, and a linear interpolation algorithm was used to perform the three-dimensional reconstruction of the lumbar spine model. The reconstructed structure was defective, but the location of the spinous process gap was determined with the sagittal and coronal images. The feasibility of the system was verified by the reconstruction results, which can provide a reference for determining the puncture point and path planning in the lumbar puncture surgery.
Numerical computation of preimage domains for spiral slit regions and simulation of flow around bodies
Authors: Wu Kang , Lu Yibin
Published: October 2022

In this paper, we propose the iterative numerical methods to calculate the conformal preimage domains for the specified logarithmic spiral slit regions and develop the applications of conformal mappings in the simulations of the flow around bodies. Firstly, we postulate that the boundaries of the preimage domains mapped onto logarithmic spiral slits are ellipses. The lengths of the long axes of ellipses and the coordinates of the centers are calculated using our iterative methods. Secondly, each type of the presented iterative method calculates numerical conformal mappings via solving the boundary integral equation with the generalized Neumann kernel. Finally, numerical examples show the convergence and availability of our iterative methods and display the simulations of the flow around the bodies as an application.
Identifying the Factors Associated With Inpatient Admissions for Non-COVID-19 Illnesses
Authors: Dissanayake Chamila K. , Pai Dinesh R.
Published: October 2022

Declining inpatient admissions have serious consequences on hospital financial stability as well as the health of patients. Thus, identifying factors associated with inpatient admissions is crucial to properly manage healthcare services. The major objective of this research is to demonstrate a systematic methodology using regression analysis and no free lunch (NFL) theorem to identify the most significant factors associated with non-COVID-19 ADMs and to identify which of them have deviated from an ideal state of service. This research uses Pennsylvania U.S. hospital data from 2003 to 2018 and identified that bed setup, staffed and supported, average length of stay, occupancy rate, readmission index, and outpatients are significantly associated with ADMs. Further, readmissions and outpatient admissions are found with an unusual association compared to an ideal condition. This paper discusses the steps that U.S. healthcare systems have already implemented and presents improvement recommendations.
“Credores de minha estima”
Authors: Dutra Paulo Sérgio
Published: October 2022

Este estudo é uma contribuição sobre a presença de pretos e pardos na instrução pública e privada, em Cuiabá – Mato Grosso (MT), entre 1857 e 1911. Para a construção deste texto, utilizou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica e fontes primárias, como jornais da época, Recenseamento de 1890, Relatórios de Presidentes de Província e Relatório de Diretores de Instrução Pública. Nesse sentido, o estudo revelou negros como alunos em escolas públicas e privadas em Cuiabá, a ampliação do número de professores negros e de professoras negras e a participação de homens negros para além daqueles que deixaram suas contribuições no século XIX, na linha de frente na Diretoria da Instrução Pública, de Externatos e Inspeção de Escolas. As mulheres negras ocuparam as escolas de Primeiras Letras públicas e privadas, o jornalismo e a direção de grêmios.
Erudição e racismo na trajetória ascendente de uma família negra do Maranhão
Authors: Cruz Marileia dos Santos
Published: October 2022

O presente artigo visou ao resgate da trajetória social de uma família negra, cujo membro mais proeminente foi o professor e jornalista José do Nascimento Moraes. Esta família se destacou pela adesão a um projeto de ascensão firmado na erudição, o qual foi desfrutado por gerações. A metodologia da pesquisa contemplou o resgate indiciário, na imprensa da segunda metade do século XIX e primeira metade do século XX, de eventos que envolveram esta família, em um conjunto de jornais disponível na hemeroteca digital da Fundação Biblioteca Nacional e na Biblioteca Pública Estadual Benedito Leite. O estudo demonstrou que, apesar do destaque de membros desta família no campo intelectual, eles não foram eximidos de enfrentamentos ao racismo.
A escola, a fábrica e o cinema
Authors: Diniz Hiro Cássio Hideo
Published: October 2022

Este artigo analisa o filme soviético Tanya, de 1940, a partir do estudo sobre o papel da educação e do cinema na construção do ‘modelo ideal’ de trabalhador na URSS desse período. Esse filme se destaca ao figurar como uma das poucas obras no país que mergulha no universo fabril, o qual é enfatizado na análise que realizamos. Nesse sentido, buscamos compreender as intencionalidades dessa obra quanto a instruir os trabalhadores tanto em seu novo ethos quanto na apropriação do conhecimento tecnológico existente, os quais estão inseridos nos principais aspectos da educação soviética nas décadas de 1920-30. Além disso, ao analisarmos os caminhos da protagonista em sua jornada para se transformar na operária ideal, buscamos analisar se essa produção cinematográfica especifica quais deveriam ser as aspirações dos(as) trabalhadores(as) na nova sociedade idealizada pelo regime soviético.
Festa da Árvore (décadas de 1920-1930)
Authors: Montenegro Nara , Soares Carmen Lucia , Paulilo André Luiz
Published: October 2022

A Festa da Árvore era uma cerimônia realizada por escolas brasileiras que tinha como prática central o plantio de árvores por estudantes. Outras práticas de sentido festivo e de atuação, como canto de hinos, recitação de poesias, apresentações de ginástica eram também inseridas na programação do evento. Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar os sentidos pedagógicos da Festa da Árvore no contexto de cidades cearenses entre as décadas de 1920 e 1930, a partir de um conjunto de fontes constituído por jornais, revistas e impressos. No período recortado, duas transformações relativas ao tema estavam em curso: a inserção do movimento Escola Nova, liderada no estado do Ceará por Lourenço Filho, e a emergência de novas concepções a respeito da vida ao livre.
Errata
Authors: Da Educação Revista Brasileira de Históra
Published: October 2022

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Effect of Human Capital on Productivity and Efficiency in the Banking Sector: An Exploratory Study of Sri Lanka and New Zealand
Authors: Perera Ahesha
Published: October 2022

The performance of world class manufacturing companies is not only based on equipment, material, and processes but also human capital. Thus, this research contributes and extends the existing knowledge on human capital to provide a comprehensive understanding by exploring following questions: “How do human capital effect on productivity and efficiency?” and ”How do human capital and its role on productivity and efficiency in the banking sector in Sri Lanka differ from that in New Zealand?”. This research employed a qualitative case study as a research approach. Data is collected, via conducting in-depth interviews, and gathering information from available secondary sources from 10 banks in two nations, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Data analysis is done through content analysis which resulted in a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between HC and the productivity and efficiency in the banking sector in a developing country, Sri Lanka and a developed country, New Zealand. This study revealed that HC has the potential to enhance overall productivity and efficiency in thebanking sector in both contexts. Comparative analysis suggests that although some differences existed, views on the importance of having HC to enhance productivity and efficiency in these two countries were consistent.
Personal and Situational Factors on Consumer Financing Decisions, a Conceptual Model
Authors: Lasantha S. A. R. , Pathirawasam C.
Published: October 2022

Expected Utility Theory advocates that individuals make rational decisions. However it is not rare to see consumers deviate from rationality when making consumer credit decisions. Despite the financial literacy, individuals may tend to choose high cost consumer credit forms such as credit card as a mean of financing consumer goods and services which in fact suggests a deviation from economic rationality. The failure of Expected Utility Theory to explain and predict consumer credit decisions that deviate from rationality provide incentives to use an alternate theory; Prospect Theory which counts principles of perceptions and judgement that limit the rationality of choice. Accordingly this theoretical paper suggests personal factors; locus of control, social comparison and self-control and situational factors; life events and income may influence on consumer financing decisions.
Factors Influencing Supply Chain Responsiveness in the Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka
Authors: Yapa S. T. W. S.
Published: October 2022

The main purpose of this paper is to present the findings of research carried out to identify the factors influencing the supply chain responsiveness in the apparel sector of Sri Lanka. Even though supply chain responsiveness is a contemporary issue hardly any research has been done in Sri Lanka on this topic. Supply chain responsiveness is very relevant to the apparel industry, which is accountable for more than half of the industrial exports of Sri Lanka. Firstly, factors influencing the supply chain responsiveness were identified through the literature review, and later a questionnaire survey was conducted among 33 large apparel companies in Sri Lanka. The findings revealed that the supply chain responsiveness is highly correlated to Organizational Factors, Mutual Understanding, Flow of Information and Relationship and Decision Making. However, there is a correlation only when these factors are taken together but not individually except Mutual Understanding. The findings will be useful for managers and policy makers in the apparel industry to improve the responsiveness in their organizations and the industry.
Strategic Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Competitive Advantage: A test of Ireland’s model of Strategic Entrepreneurship
Authors: Mallika M. C. K. H.
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this research is to conduct a test of Ireland’s model of Strategic Entrepreneurship. Prime concern on stakeholders is a crucial aspect in each business success. Among the wide spectrum of organizational strategies, Strategic Entrepreneurship pays a greater emphasis. This research details are practical as well as empirical with regard to the notion of Strategic Entrepreneurship. Focally, strategic Entrepreneurship is an integration of Entrepreneurship (Opportunity Seeking Behavior) and Strategic Management (Advantage Seeking Behavior). Thus I conclude that amalgamation of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship (I.e. Strategic Entrepreneurship) inevitably leads to create wealth, value and survival of the business.
A Discourse Analysis on Research Texts on Copreneurs
Authors: Surangi H. A. K. N. S. , Kawshala B. A. H.
Published: October 2022

The Small Over the previous few years, a considerable number of articles have been written about the rapid spread of entrepreneurship, the area of coprenurs are still under research field. Departing from a social constructionist approach, this study examines how entrepreneurial couples are constructed in research articles. The Methodological approach of this study is supported by discourse analysis. Discourse analysis was enabled to disclose the hidden motivations behind the text to interpret that text. Findings reveal that seven hegemonic statements : the love bond between a husband and wife grows stronger with involvement in a copreneurial venture, socially constructed men and women, the division of business and household responsibilities is traditional, blending of work and family dimensions creates new opportunities for tensions, conceptions of the female entrepreneur as problematic, female copreneurs and challenges of being in business with spouse and key patterns of couples in multiplex relationships. These influences reproduce the notion of essential gender differences and the idea of the female as the weaker sex. The findings of the study are dependent on the particular context in which the articles are constructed. This means that their results and assumptions cannot be generalized to other contexts uncritically. By discussing research findings, the study opens the avenues for alternative ways of theorizing and researching entrepreneurial couples. Suggestions for alternative research practices include the adding of an institutional approach to the research agenda, such as family policy, and legislation.
The Impact, Emerging Needs, and New Research Questions Arising from 12 Years of the Center for the Study of Complex Malaria in India
Authors: Carlton Jane M. , Sahu Praveen K. , Wassmer Samuel C. , Mohanty Sanjib , Kessler Anne , Eapen Alex , Tomko Sheena Shah , Walton Catherine , Joshi Pyare L. , Das Deben , Albert Sandra , Peter Bennichan K. , Pradhan Madan M. , Dash Aditya P. , Das Aparup
Published: October 2022

The Center for the Study of Complex Malaria in India (CSCMi) was launched in 2010 with the overall goal of addressing major gaps in our understanding of “complex malaria” in India through projects on the epidemiology, transmission, and pathogenesis of the disease. The Center was mandated to adopt an integrated approach to malaria research, including building capacity, developing infrastructure, and nurturing future malaria leaders while conducting relevant and impactful studies to assist India as it moves from control to elimination. Here, we will outline some of the interactions and impacts the Center has had with malaria policy and control counterparts in India, as well as describe emerging needs and new research questions that have become apparent over the past 12 years.
A margem, a sobra e o lapso
Authors: Daemon Flora
Published: October 2022

O artigo analisa o acervo Registro de Extremistas, parte do Archivo Provincial de la Memoria de Córdoba, Argentina, para refletir sobre as marcas involuntárias de presença dos agentes do Estado em imagens produzidas em um centro clandestino de assassinato e tortura. Nos dedicamos ao que escapa ao intento de controle das fotografias prontuariais ao focalizarmos os fragmentos de corpos dos agentes em negativos que circunstancialmente não foram descartados. Ainda que em primeiro plano se encontrem presos posicionados compulsoriamente diante da câmera, buscamos a segunda camada da imagem na qual figuram agentes de Estado atados ao dolo que cometeram por meio do registro fotográfico. Deslocamos a atenção para os lapsos e rastros investindo na conformação de um contra-arquivo que produz sentidos pela observação de presenças fugidias. Defendemos, assim, que o gesto de fotografar se configurou como mais uma violência perpetrada sobre as vítimas da engrenagem repressiva da ditadura no país.
Embates e repercussões midiáticas do debate político
Authors: Sena Ercio , Gusman Juliana
Published: October 2022

Objetiva-se discutir, criticamente, práticas comunicacionais que atravessam debates políticos no Brasil. Pretende-se mapear a atuação de grupos reacionários nas redes digitais, que conquistaramhegemonia nesses espaços através de uma estratégia “metapolítica”, para tensioná-la comexperiências emergentes no campo da esquerda marxista. Analisaremos, ainda, como a mídiatradicional encara o trabalho de comunicadores que reivindicam a alcunha comunista, através dediscursos despolitizadores. Problematizaremos, então, os desafios culturais postos a uma esquerdarecém articulada que disputa o território da Internet.