bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Content and Language Integrated Learning in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain: Exploring Pedagogical Practices and Experiences through Classroom Observations
Authors:   Department of Humanities and Management, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal,  Karnataka-576104, India, Rani Devika , Inamdar Neeta ,   Manipal Centre for European Studies, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka-576104, India
Published: October 2024

Background: Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is a European innovative interdisciplinary educational convergence that intends to promote multilingual competence among students through the learning of the subjects in a second/foreign language. This approach is considered one of the significant developments in the field of education that emerged in the last decade of the twentieth century garnering massive acceptance and implementation in schools and universities in Europe and other parts of Asia. Purpose: Although one can see a growing number of research studies and classroom experiments on CLIL in diverse educational contexts, in other countries such as India, education exhibits lacuna in terms of knowledge, research and practice. Therefore, a research study was designed with the objective of exploring and understanding the nature and method of CLIL practices prevalent in bilingual primary and secondary school classrooms in Castilla La Mancha, Spain. Spain was chosen because it is one of the pioneering countries that steered an exhaustive variety of research and experiments in CLIL practices in its diverse educational contexts. Methods: Adopting qualitative research method Participant Classroom Observations, twenty classes of two bilingual schools—fifteen classes of Natural Science and Social Science in primary school and five classes of Music at Secondary School that used CLIL approach were observed and findings recorded using observation template. Results: The findings provided a myriad view of the bilingual experiences in the classrooms, diversity and range of pedagogical practices used, student teacher interaction dynamics present, positive learning environment provided for the students in the classes to mention a few. Conclusion: The study concludes with the understanding of the ‘added value’ and the numerous benefits the approach provides for the students. As a fresh and innovative approach, CLIL promotes holistic and meaningful learning catering to the needs of twenty first century education systems.
Costly Signaling as an Integral Part of the Systemic Approach to Religion
Authors: Chvaja Radim
Published: October 2024

In this commentary on Purzycki and Sosis’ book Religion Evolving: Cultural, Cognitive, and Ecological Dynamics (2022), I subject their central assumption, namely that religious costs function as honest signals of commitment to systematic scrutiny. Many studies show that people who partake in (costlier) rituals cooperate (to a larger extent), but these studies are often non-experimental and say only a little about the causal relationship between signals and signaled quality, i.e., willingness to cooperate. Reviewing the existing literature on religious costly signaling, I argue that the core costly signaling model originally developed in evolutionary biology (and economics) is only partially supported when applied to religious signaling. At the same time, I show that little is known about the interactions between costly signals and supernatural beliefs. I discuss the results of the recent experimental work that tested basic assumptions of human costly signaling within the religious context.
Cultural, Cognitive, and Ecological Dynamics of Individual Religiosity
Authors: Kundtová Klocová Eva
Published: October 2024

In the following, I consider how to better link the study of cognition and behavior to the evolutionary origins of cognitive mechanisms, within the framework of embodied cognition theory. Specifically, I attempt to show this by examining the topic of individual commitment, its origins, and its relationship to beliefs and identity. I then go on to point out that the way we talk about cognition and cognitive processes can be misleading, and although we cannot dispense with the use of metaphorical language, it might be worth considering some of the shortcomings of the metaphors in order to rid ourselves of misconceptions.
How Are Religious Systems Ultimately Adaptive?
Authors: Slone D. Jason
Published: October 2024

In their new book, Religion Evolving: Cultural, Cognitive, and Ecological Dynamics, B. G. Purzycki and R. Sosis (2022) argue that religions should be viewed as adaptive systems not just by-products of cognitive capacities that evolved for other purposes. In this essay, I argue that they are correct that the types of religious systems that are widespread across cultures and eras (i.e., “world religions”) have been selected for because they help individuals to solve adaptive problems. However, I disagree with their claim that this fact proves the by-product camp wrong. Rather, I argue, religious systems that are successful are both cognitively catchy and provide adaptive benefits. It is not either/or, it is both/and. Further, I argue that to be truly adaptive, religious systems must accomplish the ultimate evolutionary goal of genetic replication by sexual reproduction and not just the proximate goal of pro-sociality or group cohesion.
Invisible Rituals
Authors: Berniūnas Renatas
Published: October 2024

Dimitris Xygalatas’s Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living (2022) provides a much-needed ethnographically informed cognitive science of rituals. Among other things, the book tries to outline common cognitive grounds for such diverse practices as the calm Japanese tea ceremony and the emotionally arousing, physically painful Thaipusam ritual in Mauritius. Acknowledging the hallmark features of prototypical rituals discussed by Xygalatas, this paper further discusses the common grounds. Specifically, I suggest that prototypical rituals are continuous with cultural models. That is, much of the internalized cultural models contain the same cognitive features of ritualized behaviour and are the source of silent rituals of everyday life. More specifically, at its deeper cognitive core lies normative cognition, which might be a source of much of the compulsive urge to act properly and in a scripted, rigid manner. To illustrate the point, an ethnographic example from Mongolia will be briefly described.
Quantitative targeted metabolomics for ASO mouse model using Biocrates Q500 Platform v2
Authors: MahmoudianDehkordi Siamak
Published: October 2024

This protocol describes the use of the biocrates MxP‱ Quant 500 kit (biocrates life sciences AG, Innsbruck, Austria), a commercially available targeted metabolomics kit, to assess levels of 630 metabolites across 26 biochemical classes in different tissues collected from mice. All samples are processed through the metabolomics phenotyping services platform of biocrates life sciences.
2D differentiation of NPCs to neurons & astrocytes v1
Authors: Buth Jessie
Published: October 2024

Protocol to differentiate neural progenitor cells to mature neurons and astrocytes in 2D culture.
Analysis of the geotechnical and mineralogical characteristics of the Settat-Khouribga shale clay for potential civil engineering applications
Authors:   L3GIE, Mohammadia Engineering School, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco, Souileh Ayoub , Mabrouk Achraf ,   LAFH, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Hassan 1st University, BP 577, 26000, Settat, Morocco, Ouadif Latifa ,   L3GIE, Mohammadia Engineering School, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco, El Hachmi Driss ,   MME, Faculty of Science, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
Published: October 2024

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of clay shale from the Settat-Khouribga region, assessing its suitability for civil engineering applications through various tests. Grain size distribution, hardness (MDE, LA), and plasticity (ES 0/5, IP, VB) tests, along with consistency index evaluations following the "CSTCN" catalog, were conducted. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and mineralogical analyses identified key components such as quartz, calcite, feldspar, and iron oxide, with quartz being predominant. The results demonstrated that the shale clay is well-suited for construction purposes, exhibiting favorable grain size distribution and high resistance to wear and abrasion, which are crucial for material durability. Its low plasticity further indicates good mechanical stability in construction projects. SEM analysis revealed a microstructure dominated by quartz grains, montmorillonite, and illite lamellae, and the presence of micro fissures and pores suggests both strengths and potential durability concerns. Advanced statistical analyses, including Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and regression models, were employed to assess geotechnical properties. The study confirms the shale's compliance with construction standards, highlighting its potential for sustainable building practices. These findings contribute significantly to the field of geotechnical engineering, emphasizing the material's suitability for construction and its broader societal implications.
INFLUENCE OF THE POLAR AND EQUATORIAL DAMPING MOMENTS OF THE PROJECTILE ON ITS FLIGHT DISTANCE
Authors:   Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy, Lviv, Ukraine, Bondarenko S.V. , Sergeev O.S. ,   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Kharkiv, Ukraine, Kosovtsov А.Y. ,   Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy, Lviv, Ukraine
Published: October 2024

A relevant and important issue in the calculation of projectile flight trajectories is the definition and presentation of the equatorial and polar damping moments in the system of differential equations of spatial motion of projectiles. It is shown that the damping moments are determined by the shape and orientation of the projectile, the nature of the flow, the type of boundary layer and its interaction with shock waves, the speed, the height of the projectile and its nutation angle. To evaluate the influence of the aerodynamic coefficients of the equatorial and polar damping moments (their aerodynamic coefficients) on the flight range of the projectile, the method of differences is used, which consists in solving the system of differential equations of the spatial motion of the projectile so that changing the value of the aerodynamic coefficient results in a change in the flight range. Numerical modeling of the dependence of the flight range of the 155-mm HE Assegai M2000 projectile on the change in the aerodynamic coefficients of the equatorial and polar damping moments by 1% was carried out. It is shown that the aerodynamic coefficient of the polar damping moment creates the largest errors in the range at the maximum and minimum charges, namely, at the maximum charge the error reaches 0.012%D, at the minimum charge – 0.01%D, the effect on intermediate charges is manifested in a much smaller form, and not exceeds the value of 0.005%D. The largest error in the flight range of the projectile from the aerodynamic coefficient of the equatorial damping moment is observed at the maximum charge, the deviation reaches 0.07%D, the smallest error at the minimum charge is 0.0001%D. The obtained results make it possible to estimate the required accuracy of determining the aerodynamic coefficients of the equatorial and polar damping moments under different firing conditions of artillery systems.
The Evolution of Pre-Revolutionary Russian Constitutionalism
Authors: Kashchenko A. S.
Published: October 2024

The paper examines genesis and evolution of pre-revolutionary constitutionalism in Russia. The subject of research is the origins and theory of constitutionalism and the political and legal embodiment of the practices of the Russian constitutional movement of the period of 19th — early 20th centuries. Pre-revolutionary constitutionalism arose during the reign of Alexander I and theoretically developed throughout the 19th century and achieved its goal at the beginning of the 20th century. The adoption in 1906 of the Basic State Laws of the Russian Empire became the political and legal result of the development of Russian constitutionalism. As a result of the adoption of the Basic State Laws of the Russian Empire, the legal restriction of absolutism by the legislative State Duma and the State Council would occur. To conduct a historical and legal analysis of the theory and practices of domestic constitutionalism, pre-revolutionary sources and regulatory legal acts were used during the study. The analyzed historical documents became an expression of the constitutional ideas of the 19th — early 20th centuries. The paper concludes about the influence of the historical process and the features of Russian statehood on the formation and development of constitutionalism. The main reasons that caused the limitation of absolute monarchy in Russia were the defeat in the Crimean War of 1853–1856, the era of the «great reforms» of Alexander II, the populist movement of the 1870s — early 1880s, and the first Russian revolution of 1905–1907. The 1st and 2nd Convocations of the State Duma were the greatest manifestation of constitutionalism in the Russian Empire. However, as a result of the «Third June Coup» of 1907, the momentum of the progressive movement towards the rule of law was lost, which became one of the reasons for the bourgeois-democratic February Revolution of 1917.
Tsunami Early Warning Using High-Frequency Ocean Radar System in the Kii Channel, Japan
Authors: Wang Yuchen , Imai Kentaro , Horikawa Hiroki
Published: October 2024

The tsunami of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake was monitored by the high-frequency (HF) ocean radar system in the Kii Channel, Japan. In this study, we conducted a retrospective analysis of tsunami early warning based on HF radar observations. First, we synthesized the surface current velocity using observation data of two radar land stations: Minato and Saikazaki. After vector synthesis, the time series of current velocity showed high consistency with the results of forward simulation. Then, we used the time series starting from 08:00 (UTC), 11 March 2011, as the input for data assimilation, reconstructing the tsunami wavefield in the Kii Channel. Comparison with actual observations at Kobe showed that our approach can accurately forecast coastal tsunami waveforms at least 50 min prior to tsunami arrival. The normalized prediction error decreased over time, indicating a progressively improving forecast accuracy. This is the first study on tsunami data assimilation using HF radar for the early warning of an actual seismogenic tsunami. We also discussed the limitations of the current HF radar system in the Kii Channel and made suggestions regarding the deployment of future radar land stations.
Análise da Influência da Temperatura e Umidade Sobre o Estresse Pré-Abate em Frangos de Corte Por Indicadores Plasmáticos
Authors: Braz Paulo , Grunitzky Larissa , Alves Ottobeli Bruna , Fumagalli Jaeger Patrícia , Centenaro João Rogério , Rocha da Silva Natasha , Camillo José Paolo
Published: October 2024

O Brasil é o maior exportador de carne de frango do mundo. Diante deste cenário, cresce a preocupação dos consumidores em relação ao bem-estar animal. O lactato, a creatina quinase e a glicose são descritos como bons indicadores de estresse em frangos de corte. Por conta disso, o presente estudo avaliou os níveis séricos de 80 frangos de corte no período pré-abate, divididos em três grupos, sendo o grupo C1 composto de 25 aves transportadas em temperatura média de 17 ºC e 85% de umidade relativa do ar (URA), C2 composto de 25 aves transportadas em temperatura média de 10 ºC e 95% de URA e C3 composto por 30 aves transportadas em temperatura média de 23 ºC e 88% de URA. O sangue foi coletado no momento da sangria, diretamente dos grandes vasos e posteriormente encaminhado ao Laboratório de Patologia Clínica Veterinária do IFFar-FW, onde foi realizado a separação dos componentes sanguíneos e posterior análise em analisador semi-automático utilizando kits comerciais. Quando os resultados de lactato, glicose e CK foram comparados pelo Teste de Tukey, não obtiveram diferença estatística entre os grupos C1 e C2, entretanto, houve diferença estatística entre o grupo C1 e C3 e C2 e C3 para os três marcadores séricos.  Esse resultado indica que o aumento da temperatura durante o transporte e tempo de espera para o abate, aumentou o desconforto das aves.
Palavras-chave: Avicultura. Termorregulação. Inspeção de Carne. Lactato. Glicose.
 
Abstract
Brazil is the largest exporter of chicken meat in the world. The consumer concerns about animal welfare are growing. Lactate, creatine kinase and glucose are described as good indicators of stress in broilers. Because of this, the present study evaluated the serum levels of 80 broiler chickens in the pre-slaughter period, divided into three groups, with group C1 consisting of 25 birds transported at an average temperature of 17 ºC and 85% relative humidity. (URA), C2 composed of 25 birds transported at an average temperature of 10 ºC and 95% of URA and C3 composed of 30 birds transported at an average temperature of 23 ºC and 88% of URA. Blood was collected at the time of bleeding, directly from the large vessels and subsequently sent to the Laboratory of Veterinary Clinical Pathology at IFFar-FW, where the separation of blood components was carried out and subsequent analysis in a semi-automatic analyzer using commercial kits. When the results of lactate, glucose and CK were compared by the Tukey Test, there was no statistical difference between groups C1 and C2, however, there was a statistical difference between groups C1 and C3 and C2 and C3 for the three serum markers. This result indicates that the increase in temperature during transport and waiting time for slaughter increased the discomfort of the birds.
Keywords: Poultry Farming. Poultry. Thermoregulation. Meat certification. Lactate. Glucose.
Síntese e Caracterização de Carreadores Lipídicos Nanoestruturados (CLN) para Encapsulação de Curcumina
Authors: Oliveira De Andrade Romario , Carneiro Guilherme , Tavares Menezes Evandro Galvão , Gomes da Costa Joyce Maria
Published: October 2024

A encapsulação em polímeros biodegradáveis e/ou biocompatíveis apresenta como alternativa promissora na melhoria de propriedades tecnológicas de alimentos, por exemplo o aumento da solubilidade em água oferecendo melhor biodisponibilidade e na substituição de corantes amarelos sintéticos comumente empregados em escala industrial pelos corantes naturais. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi produzir nanopartículas lipídicas sólidas de curcumina e verificar a influência da concentração de lipídeos totais e de óleo de maracujá da Caatinga (Passiflora cincinnata) no valor de índice de polidispersão (PDI), diâmetro e pH com emprego do planejamento composto central rotacional (DCCR). Os resultados obtidos foram avaliados mediante a aplicação de Metodologia de Superfície de Resposta (RSM) e Análise de Variância (ANOVA). Apenas o índice de polidispersibilidade apresentou efeito significativo (P<0,05) para a concentração de lipídeos totais e de óleo de maracujá da Caatinga (Passiflora cincinnata). O tratamento com 2,3% de lipídios e 15,8%de óleo bioativo foi o que apresentou o maior valor de pH, 5,59. As nanopartículas lipídicas sólidas de curcumina e com concentrações diferentes de lipídeos totais e de óleo de maracujá da Caatinga (Passiflora cincinnata) é eficiente apresentando valor abaixo de 0,4 o que determina que o tamanho do material não apresenta efeito significativo.
Palavras-chave: CLN. Curcuma Longa. Nanoencapsulation.
 
Abstract
Encapsulation in biodegradable and/or biocompatible polymers presents a promising alternative for improving the technological properties of foods, for example, increasing solubility in water offering better bioavailability and replacing synthetic yellow dyes commonly used on an industrial scale with natural dyes. The objective of this work was to produce solid curcumin lipid nanoparticles and verify the influence of the concentration of total lipids and Caatinga passion fruit oil (Passiflora cincinnata) on the value of polydispersity index (PDI), diameter and pH using planning rotational central compound (DCCR). The results obtained were evaluated by applying Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Only the polydispersity index showed a significant effect (P<0.05) for the concentration of total lipids and Caatinga passion fruit oil (Passiflora cincinnata). It was observed that the treatment with 2.3% lipids and 15.8 % of bioactive oil was the one with the highest pH value, 5.59. Through the PDI value, it is observed that the solid lipid nanoparticles of curcumin and with different concentrations of total lipids and Caatinga passion fruit oil (Passiflora cincinnata) were efficient, as they presented a value below 0.4, which determines that the size of the material did not show any significant effect.
Keywords: CLN. Curcuma Longa. Nanoencapsulation.
Is Andrzej Duda the President of Poland? Legality of Presidential Elections in Poland in 2020 – Chosen Aspects
Authors: Zieliński Jakub
Published: October 2024

The article presents results of a legal analysis of the most important actions aimed at holding presidential elections in Poland of 2020. The results show that although the May elections were legal, the June-July elections were carried out with no valid legal basis. At the end of the article theoretical political conclusions are drawn. One of them is that according to Georg Jellinek’s theory of the state the Polish Republic may not exist anymore.
Civic Participation in Hungary, Part 1
Authors: Kancik-Kołtun Ewelina
Published: October 2024

The aim of this paper is to analyse the state of civil society in Hungary and thus to offer an insight into the theory of civil society and civic engagement. Firstly, the process of political transition and the formation of civil society in Hungary is discussed. The next section gives an overview of the legal status of civil society institutions. Then an attempt is made to present complicated relationships between politics and civil society in Hungary. The article addresses the methodology of the empirical research conducted by the author. Given the collected research material and the conducted empirical research, the paper was divided into two parts.
Preserving Common Ties: Turkey’s Public Diplomacy in Central Asia
Authors: Niemiec Jan
Published: October 2024

This article aims to analyse and assess the effectiveness of activities undertaken by Turkish public diplomacy organisations in Central Asia. Since the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power in Turkey in 2002, the state’s foreign policy doctrine has changed profoundly. The new government has adopted a program of active and multifaceted diplomacy, seeking to improve mutual relations with neighbouring regions (i.e. Middle East, North Africa, Balkans, Caucasus, Central Asia). Historical, social and cultural references play an extremely important role in the AKP’s political strategy, and numerous public diplomacy organisations promote Turkish regional cooperation initiatives on behalf of the authorities in Ankara. In Central Asia, institutions such as the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency, the International Organisation of Turkic Culture, the Yunus Emre Institute, the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, ensure that ties between Turkey and countries of the region are being preserved. By utilising Turkish soft power potential, these organisations support traditional diplomatic services in implementing Turkey’s foreign policy objectives.
Forming the Culture of Cooperation Between Border Guard Officers in Poland
Authors: Młodzik Lilla
Published: October 2024

Effectiveness of public organization is determined by the organizational culture. The border services, fit in this context. This article aims to analyze the key aspects of the culture of cooperation between Border Guard officers in Poland. The study involved a chain of connections between cultural elements – distinguished values and group norms that make up the culture of cooperation. A number of interesting correlations was observed when the research methodology was adjusted accordingly.
The opposition sviy ‘us (our)’ – chuzhyy ‘them (their)’: what has changed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
Authors: Martinek Svitlana
Published: October 2024

Since cognitive linguistics explores the conceptual structures of human consciousness through their language manifestations relying on empirical methods, it provides a new approach to the study of binary oppositions. Despite numerous studies of this phenomenon, many of the questions raised here have not been fully answered. As binary oppositions are not absolutely stable structures inherent to human consciousness, we need to study them within specific linguacultures and explore their modification over different periods of time. This article presents an empirical study of the binary opposition sviy 'us (our)' – chuzhyy 'them (their)' in the minds of Ukrainian speakers based on the method of an associative experiment conducted in the period from 6 November 2022 to 29 February 2024. The data obtained were compared with the results of the experiments recorded in the Associative Thesaurus of the Ukrainian Language (UAS 2007). The aim of the study is to analyse the binary opposition sviy 'us (our)' – chuzhyy 'them (their)' and changes in its content and evaluative characteristics in the minds of Ukrainian speakers as a result of the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Urgencias Quirúrgicas en tiempos de Pandemia. Hospital de Clínicas. FCM-UNA
Authors: Ferreira Rosa , Agüero Ángel , González Eduardo , Sosa Ever , Morlas Tania , Ferreira Jesús
Published: October 2024

Introducción: La pandemia por SARS-CoV-2, constituyó un reto para las autoridades sanitarias, tanto para los sistemas de atención médica, hospitales y profesionales de la salud. Objetivo: Describir los cuadros quirúrgicos de urgencias, en la pandemia SARS-CoV-2. Material y método: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo, observacional de pacientes portadores de patologías quirúrgicas del servicio de Emergencias en los meses de agosto a noviembre 2020. Resultados: En 385 pacientes, con edad promedio de 50 años, el motivo de consulta más frecuente fue el dolor en epigastrio (21,3%), seguido de coloración amarillenta de piel y mucosas (18,7%) y rectorragia (16,8%). El tiempo de evolución en promedio de 3 días. Se realizaron 151 (39%) intervenciones quirúrgicas, de las cuales la más frecuentes fueron la colecistectomía (46,3%) y la apendicectomía (18,5%), 11 tratamientos percutáneos (2,8%) y 24 (6,2%) tratamientos endoscópicos; 199 (51,7%) pacientes se trataron de manera conservadora. Entre las complicaciones post quirúrgicas se constató con mayor frecuencia infección del sitio quirúrgico en un 38,4% y la colección intraabdominal 37%. De todos los pacientes recibidos e internados en el servicio 32 (8,31%) resultaron ser COVID-19 positivo y durante su estancia hospitalaria, presentaron complicaciones 4 (12,5%) que incluyeron hemorragia postquirúrgica en dos pacientes, isquemia mesentérica en una oportunidad y shock séptico a punto de partida pulmonar. Tuvimos 1,3% de óbitos. Conclusiones: La edad promedio de los pacientes fue de 50 años. El motivo de consulta más frecuente fue el dolor epigástrico. La colecistectomía fue la cirugía más frecuente y la complicación más común fue la infección del sitio quirúrgico. Se registraron 1,2% de óbitos.
Colgajo cervicofacial tipo mustardé. Revisión de la literatura y a proposito de un caso. Instituto de Prevision Social
Authors: Samudio-Scavone Eladio Marcelo , Monzón-Cardozo Rafael Ramón , Feltes-Escurra Michelle Natascha , Schaerer-Elizeche Pablo Enrique
Published: October 2024

El carcinoma basocelular de cabeza y cuello, siendo el tumor de piel más frecuente a nivel nacional y mundial, representa un verdadero desafío para los cirujanos reconstructivos. Debido a la pandemia del COVID-19 muchos centros de referencia nacional se vieron afectados por el sinnúmero de pacientes respiratorios, debilitando a veces sectores muy importantes de la salud. Las metástasis son extremadamente raras y se presentan en subtipos más agresivos como el morfeiforme. El tratamiento quirúrgico sigue siendo la primera opción, pero la radioterapia e inhibidores de PD-1 constituyen igualmente una opción en ciertos casos.
Prolapso Uterino y Rectal, reporte de casos en el manejo quirúrgico en simultaneo en el Hospital Nacional de Itauguá. 2018-2022
Authors: Santacruz-Bareiro Eduardo Roberto , Armoa V Gustavo Adolfo
Published: October 2024

El prolapso uterino es una patología frecuente en la población femenina a medida que aumenta la longevidad, si tomamos en cuenta el prolapso rectal concomitante que pueden tener estas pacientes, vemos una frecuencia no muy alta, si bien ambos forman parte de los trastornos del piso pélvico, el tratamiento quirúrgico combinado puede ser una opción válida para mejorar la calidad de vida de estas pacientes. Presentamos los resultados de 3 pacientes sometidas a histerectomía transvaginal y operación de Delorme en un solo tiempo con resultado satisfactorio.
Resultado comparativo del postoperatorios entre abordaje abierto y mínimamente invasivo en pacientes operados de Hernia Inguinal en un Hospital Escuela
Authors: Acosta-Garcia Kevin Antonio , Avilez-Arias Javier Martín , Hernandez-Sandoval Eritch Ariana
Published: October 2024

Introducción: La hernia inguinal, un desafío global de salud, afecta significativamente a la población. Este estudio comparativo entre las técnicas de Lichtenstein y laparoscópica TAPP en el Hospital General del Estado de Sonora buscó analizar resultados postoperatorios. Objetivo: Comparar los resultados post quirúrgicos entre pacientes intervenidos de hernioplastia técnica Lichstenstein con abordaje TAPP. Material y Métodos: Observacional y transversal, 78 pacientes (49 Lichtenstein, 29 TAPP). Datos recolectados de enero de 2020 a diciembre de 2022. Análisis estadístico con pruebas U-Mann Whitney y Fisher-Freeman-Halton. Resultados: Sin diferencia significativa en tiempo quirúrgico. Mayor dolor en Lichtenstein (p=0,0344). Estancia hospitalaria promedio de 1,7 días. Recurrencia del 3,8%, más en Lichtenstein (4,1% vs. 3,4%). Complicaciones no difirieron significativamente, pero su distribución sí se asoció con la técnica utilizada (p=0,025). Conclusión: Ambas técnicas son efectivas, pero la elección podría afectar el perfil de complicaciones y el dolor postoperatorio específico. Estos resultados ofrecen información relevante para la toma de decisiones en la reparación de hernias inguinales, destacando la importancia de considerar el tipo de hernia al seleccionar la técnica quirúrgica.
Re-regulation in times of neo-liberalism? The German experience
Authors:   University of Bremen, Däubler Wolfgang
Published: October 2024

During the last 20 years there has been a lot of deregulation in Germany, but this is not the only characteristic feature of present labour relations: a right to “part-time” work was created, consumer protection rules were transferred to the employment relationship, antidiscrimination law and data protection law were established in practice, and the legal status of temporary agency workers was improved. A minimum wage was introduced. Due to the case law of the Constitutional Court, the position of the unions in the enterprise is now a better one. Recently, the legislator facilitated collective agreements getting a legally binding effect for non-members. The problem is that deregulation always works, but regulation needs specific mechanisms to be implemented.
¿Puede ser el contrato a tiempo parcial un verdadero instrumento de política de empleo?
Authors:   Universidad de Oviedo, Martínez Moreno Carolina
Published: October 2024

El trabajo a tiempo parcial es una figura sometida a numerosos y sucesivos cambios y reformas. El último, operado por el RDL 16/2013, lo ha inscrito de lleno entre las medidas de apoyo al empleo, pensando sobre todo en la inserción laboral de los jóvenes, cuyas elevadísimas tasas de desempleo constituyen uno de los problemas más acuciantes de nuestro país. Pero la extremada flexibilización de su régimen jurídico –que en algunos países de Europa llega a la aceptación del denominado trabajo «a llamada» y figuras aún más precarias–, junto a otras medidas que permiten una mayor capacidad de disposición del tiempo de trabajo por parte de las empresas, pueden poner en peligro principios básicos como el de la voluntariedad de esta forma de trabajo –que garantiza también la norma comunitaria de referencia, la Directiva 97/1/CE–, y el de no discriminación, e incluso el propio objetivo de creación de empleo «de calidad».
Including People with Disabilities in The Labour Market: The Nuts and Bolts of The UK Disability Legislation and Policies (UK Report)
Authors:   University of York, Gromek-Broc Katarzyna
Published: October 2024

This article considers disability issues in the UK looking at the legal framework, policy considerations and some aspects of their implementation in the higher education -namely at the University of York-. It argues that the recent legislation, the EqA 2010, is disappointing, since it only provides for the minor improvements in the situation of disabled people. The current legislation focuses excessively on the impairment rather than on the removal of barriers, and the definition is still rigorously constructed around the medical model of disability. In contrast, the UK policies seem to make a significant inroad into employment practices. The article also considers quite promising proposals of the Coalition Government proposing changes in the career patterns of people with disability. Lastly, this article looks at some measures and strategies employed by the University of York that place it at the top of the league table regarding its treatment of people with disabilities.
La crisis del Estado del Bienestar desde la perspectiva económico-empresarial
Authors:   Universidad de Alcalá, García Echevarría Santiago
Published: October 2024

Pocos conceptos como el de Estado de Bienestar presentan dificultades para su definición, medición e interpretación. Sin embargo, constituye una de esas referencias que con frecuencia se usan en el plano político-societario con una amplia ambigüedad pero con impacto socio-político en la praxis. En la teoría la Economía del Bienestar tiene una antigua referencia significativa que acompaña el siglo XIX y se materializa en el siglo XX en las dimensiones que afectan a la política social y a los sistemas de la seguridad social. La dimensión económico-empresarial es la que no está suficientemente reflejada en el concepto actual de Estado de Bienestar, lo que se refleja de forma negativa en las circunstancias de la crisis financiera y económica. Para ello se precisa de un orden económico que asegure la inclusión de la persona, que se oriente al desarrollo de la misma en el marco de una economía eficiente. La empresa juega un papel decisivo para la realización de este desarrollo. La política social precisa, por otra parte, de un orden económico que dé respuesta al desarrollo de la persona.
Coincidence, synchronicity or Symbiosis?: Catholicism and the Work of the ILO
Authors:   Quinn Legal, Beckett Paul
Published: October 2024

This study tests the assumption that if CST, and the pronouncements of the ILO evidence striking similarities, that each must have learned from or been swayed by the other. It reviews to what extent there has been a conscious link between the secular and the theological, and whether what appears to be synchronicity are on closer examination merely self-contained processes of development, reacting independently of the other to conditions in society, such that perceived parallelisms are coincidence or the selective categorising of linked though not necessarily interdependent concepts or normative responses to societal pressures. The extent of the parallelism and cross-influence is reviewed in the case of CST from the issue of the Papal Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII De Rerum Novarum (1891) and of IHRL from the ILO Preamble of 1919. The conclusion drawn is that perceived synchronicity between CST and the ILO during the past hundred years has revealed itself to be substantive symbiosis.
Perturbações na experiência corporal e experiência de si na solidão crônica
Authors: Williges Flavio , Ávila Morales Juan Carlos
Published: October 2024

A solidão tem sido descrita na literatura filosófica recente como uma emoção que envolve uma atitude de aprovação em relação a certos bens sociais, como companhia ou intimidade, juntamente com a consciência de sua temporária ou permanente inacessibilidade. Isso implica que a solidão é uma emoção essencialmente ligada à interação social, uma reação afetiva dolorosa à ausência de bens sociais. Neste artigo, buscamos demonstrar a existência de uma forma de solidão que pode ser chamada de solidão crônica. A solidão crônica não envolve centralmente a falta de envolvimento social, mas sim uma dolorosa experiência intrapessoal de autoabsorção e uma sensação de não pertencimento ao mundo. Tal forma de solidão pode ser descrita não como uma emoção, mas como uma atmosfera afetiva - uma forma afetiva psicopatológica abrangente e de profundo significado moral em virtude do sofrimento emocional e existencial que provoca em seus portadores. Nesse artigo, oferecemos uma caracterização da estrutura da experiência corporal e da experiência de si na solidão crônica. Procuramos mostrar que, como uma atmosfera afetiva abrangente, a solidão crônica afeta nossa inserção corporificada no mundo - o mundo passa a aparecer como distante, não-envolvente ou ameaçador- e a experiência de si. Com ajuda de textos filosóficos, literários e estudos empíricos, argumentamos que essa sensação é vivenciada em contextos de eventos disruptivos, como a pandemia e na síndrome de estresse pós-traumático.
El cultivo de la sensibilidad imaginativa como responsabilidad de la vida fenomenológica
Authors: Ortega-Chacón Orlando , Guio-López Daniel Sebastián
Published: October 2024

Este artículo analiza la función de la imaginación moral en la enunciación de problemas morales que permitan el reconocimiento de la alteridad. El elemento transversal es la necesidad de promover la actitud fenomenológica de examinar las verdades sobre las que se erige la vida cotidiana para evitar la repetición de las violencias implícitas de lo aparentemente sobreentendido. La tesis central sostiene que la educación de la sensibilidad imaginativa establece las condiciones necesarias para permitir el florecimiento [eudaimonía] de la vida del otro y en ello hay una apuesta por una ética de la otredad. El texto se estructura en tres apartados: I. La violencia subyacente en la normalidad, II. La actitud fenomenológica como acontecimiento de alteridad y III. La sensibilidad imaginativa como pauta ética.
Historia i „sztuka czytania”: przemilczenie i nie-do-czytanie.(Herbert-Norwid)
Authors: Banowska Lidia
Published: October 2024

Artykuł jest poświęcony Norwidowskiej koncepcji przemilczenia, obejmującej dwa jego aspekty: rozumienie przemilczenia (1) jako właściwej sferze ludzkiej mowy, kultury i dziejów, wywołującej silny wpływ, niewypowiedzianej myśli (implikatury) oraz (2) jako efekt zakazu „wygłosu” (cenzury). W tym ujęciu odkrywanie przemilczeń okazuje się sztuką czytania, postrzeganą jako droga do zdobywania samoświadomości, tak w wymiarze jednostkowym, jak i narodowym, która szczególnie silnie ujawnia swój potencjał tożsamościowy w sytuacjach kryzysu (np. zniewolenia). Zasadność tej koncepcji jest analizowana na przykładzie dwu utworów o problematyce imperialnej: Norwidowskiego Quidama oraz Herbertowskich Przemian Liwiusza. Dzieła te zestawiane są na zasadzie „paraleli zapośredniczonej”, tj. niezależnie od siebie sytuowane wobec Milczenia jako podstawy teoretycznej Norwidowskiej refleksji, której przedmiotem jest m.in. złożony związek przemilczenia i parabolizacji, wyrażony dykcją ironiczną.
„Aby się stała Prawda i Dobro i Piękno”. O Norwidowej przyjaźni z lat „przed-ostatnich” (Mieczysław Geniusz)
Authors: Gadamska-Serafin Renata
Published: October 2024

Jako pensjonariusz Domu św. Kazimierza Norwid przyjaźnił się z młodym polskim inżynierem Mieczysławem Geniuszem, który w latach 70. wyjechał do Egiptu i przywiózł stamtąd poecie drobne starożytne „pamiątki” oraz informacje, które wpłynęły na późne korekty dramatu Kleopatra i Cezar. Przekazany w testamencie polskim bibliotekom księgozbiór Geniusza oraz zachowana korespondencja przyjaciół pozwalają snuć pewne hipotezy na temat ich wspólnych lektur i dyskusji (Platon, św. Paweł, Ojcowie Kościoła, Swedenborg, Koran, język arabski). Echo ich spotkań i „orientalnych” rozmów pobrzmiewa w wierszu [Do Mieczysława Geniusza], w którym pojawiają się elementy leksyki i paremiologii arabskiej.
Romantycznie o modernizmie
Authors: Klonowska Barbara
Published: October 2024

Artykuł omawia monografię Karola Samsela Norwid – Conrad: epika w perspektywie modernizmu (Warszawa 2015). Analizując tematy rozprawy, zwraca uwagę na konceptualizację jej motywów przewodnich, tj. epiki, modernizmu i komparatystyki historyczno-literackiej, a także na zagadnienia wyróżnione jako kluczowe dla analizy twórczości i figur obu autorów, tj. ich związek z tradycją romantyczną, dyskurs obcości i wygnania, lingwoeskapizm i emigrację zdolności. Zwraca też uwagę na metodę pracy badawczej i konstrukcję rozprawy. Recenzja wskazuje, jak paradoksalnie rozprawa o modernizmie obu silnie, choć odmiennie związanych z romantyzmem autorów sama wykazuje związki z romantyczną wrażliwością.
An Extensive Study of Metal Matrix Composites and their Various Properties for Different Uses
Authors: Warghat Satypal , Sedani Chetankumar , Rasane Amol , Maniyar Kamalkishor , Dhanwate Vishakha , Jadhav Sachin P. , Deshmukh Swapnil , Gawande Jagannath , Biradar Ramdas
Published: October 2024

This study examines the creation and development of composite materials, from conventional techniques to their innovative uses in numerous industries. Composite materials that are robust, versatile, and resilient have advanced significantly, especially with the application of nanotechnology and hybrid fiber reinforcements. Composite materials are difficult to machine due to their anisotropic and non-homogeneous structure, as well as the high abrasiveness of their reinforcing parts. This typically results in the workpiece becoming damaged and the cutting tool wearing down very rapidly. On composite materials, traditional machining methods such as turning, drilling, and milling can be applied with the appropriate tool design and operating parameters. An overview of the various issues related to the conventional machining of the main types of composite materials is given in this work. This article examines novel matrix materials, forms of reinforcement, and production procedures to show how advanced metallic matrix nano composites and fiber-reinforced polymers are replacing traditional composites. Special emphasis is given to the strict manufacturing conditions in addition to the homogenous dispersion of nanoparticles and damage-free machining of fiber composite materials. The essay also discusses how sustainable alternatives, including reinforcements made of natural fibers, affect the ecosystem. This study aims to offer a comprehensive analysis and case studies.
Designing a Virtual laboratory for Simulating to Production of Nanocomposite NdFeB Magnets
Authors: Çakir Musa Faruk , Tarimer Ilhan , Gürdal Osman
Published: October 2024

The talent figure for a permanent magnet is the multiplication of the maximum energy (BHmax). Less volume magnet is required for the production of magnet flux density if the BHmax value is higher. Mathematical functions are obtained from the data related to resiudal flux density, magnetic coercitivy, permanent magnet flux product capability, Curie temperature and density which were obtained as a result of the studies on different NdFeB alloys in the laboratory. Besides this, mathematical functions of NdFeB hard magnet’s resiudal flux density are obtained by adding elements. In this study, a virtual laboratory for producing nanocompositedNdFeB magnet has been designed. The virtual laboratory software has been used to simulate NdFeB hard magnets for industrial utilities.
The Position of Local Governance Units in the Process of Introducing and Legal Standardization of the e-Business
Authors: Kozic Muharem , Batlak Azra
Published: October 2024

When it comes to electronic business on the level of local governance units, primarily is referedon their position in the process, responsibilities and barriers for development of the e-business. Since the municipal serve to citizens, it would be good to initiatives and proposals for improvement of e-business that already exists in different versions ranging "bottom-up", or toward higher levels, where higher levels would work on the improving and the legal framework, which would strive for required uniformity e-business, due to the fact that local governance units have the same statutory authority.
Harmonic Linear Circuits approach using Hilbert transform
Authors: Muntean Oana
Published: October 2024

This paper presents an approach to linear circuits using Hilbert transform. The phase shift between current and voltage is to be determined using the proposed method. An important aspect is that the circuit configuration is not known. This is possible by using the Hilbert transform. Also, one can determine the active power, reactive power and apparent power of the circuit. Applications refer strictly to sampled signals, discrete signals.
Factors Affecting M-commerce Adoption in Oman using Technology Acceptance Modeling Approac
Authors: Naqvi Syed Jafar , Al-Shihi Hafedh
Published: October 2024

The advancement in mobile technologies has influenced many countries to adopt mobile services in their private and public organizations including Oman. M-commerce services are growing rapidly with the exponential growth of mobile devices, technologies and networks. Hence, many business organizations private or public use them to improve revenue, reduce costs, maintain their competitive edge and achieve a level of high efficiency. Although there were many M-commerce services introduced, it was hard to find evidence of any study conducted to determine their successes or failures. This study is an attempt to explore the factors affecting the adoption of M-commerce services in Oman using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) approach.
Android OS: A Review
Authors: Gilski Przemyslaw , Stefanski Jacek
Published: October 2024

Due to the technological development, mobile terminals have evolved into functionally sophisticated devices such as smartphones and tablets. The Android platform has become one of the most popular operating system with millions of new users each year. Despite many studies, none have provided a comprehensive description of this operating system. In this paper we present a review of the Android OS. We describe the platforms history including improvements involved in each release as well as the systems architecture and project structure.
Diagnosis of the Potential for Successful Implementation of a Knowledge Management System in a University Unit member
Authors: Gruevski Dragan , Milenkovski Bozhidar , Cvetkovska Mirjana
Published: October 2024

This paper presents an overview of the recorded state in terms of the capacity for introducing of an informatics system for knowledge management of an academic institution – the Faculty of Administration and Information Systems Management (FAISM), unit of the University of Bitola “St. KlimentOhridski”. It examines: the attitudes on knowledge and learning, the personal detectors on logistics - support to the system and the attitudes toward the working group - the organization, of all 40 employees, as well as the achievement motive of 112 active students at FAISM. The results indicated that the FAISM’ readiness for change in direction of increased sharing and use of the knowledge possessed is moderate, with limited awareness among the staff that the clear professional requirements, rules and standards previously set, are prerequisites for successful implementation and application of this system.