bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PRODUCTION OF MICROSHOOT USING THE TEMPORARY IMMERSION SYSTEM (TIS) IN POTATO CULTIVARS
Authors: SIREGAR L.A.M.
Published: December 2023

The Temporary Immersion System (TIS) Bioreactor’s performance in cultivation for several commercial potato cultivars became the prevailing study’s review focus. The experiment in a split-plot design had two factors. The first factor comprised the type of culture system (conventional and TIS Bioreactor) treatment used as main plots. The second factor was the four potato cultivars (Atlantic Malang, Dayang Sumbi, Granola L., and Maglia) used as subplots. The TIS Bioreactor culture has the highest average in all studied variables compared with conventional cultures at the multiplication stage. In the TIS Bioreactor, potato cultivar Dayang Sumbi excelled in the number of axillary branching and number of primary roots. At the same time, genotype Granola L. surpassed the height of the plantlets of other cultivars. Meanwhile, the cultivar Atlantic Malang shone in the number of nodes, with Maglia in the number of leaves. Using the TIS Bioreactor produces microshoots with more nodes and can be beneficial as a propagation organ. The Dayang Sumbi cultivar was superior to all other potato cultivars.
INVESTMENT TAX DEDUCTION: FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ISSUE
Authors: Фатиева И.А.
Published: December 2023

Развитие инвестиционного потенциала Российской Федерации и субъектов Российской Федерации во многом зависит от наличия и качества реализации механизмов, направленных на привлечение инвестиций в экономики соответствующего уровня и поддержание экономической активности инвесторов. На сегодняшний день одним из наиболее эффективных способов акселерации инвестиционной деятельности является институт инвестиционного налогового вычета. Данная категория урегулирована налоговым законодательством Российской Федерации и нормативными правовым актами субъектов Российской Федерации. Правовая природа инвестиционного налогового вычета заключается в возможности уменьшения налогооблагаемой базы и, соответственно, суммы налога, подлежащего уплате в бюджеты бюджетной системы Российской Федерации. Федеральным законодателем урегулирован широкий спектр возможностей для диверсификации особенностей правовой регламентации данного института регионами. В настоящей статье автором исследуется сущность указанной экономико-правовой категории, особенности ее закрепления в законодательстве Российской Федерации и ее субъектов, выявляются преимущества и недостатки реализации данного механизма, анализируются позиции исследователей относительно проблематики закрепления и применения инвестиционного налогового вычета, а также формулируются предложения по совершенствованию налогового законодательства в контексте развития института инвестиционного налогового вычета.

The development of the investment potential of the Russian Federation and its regions largely depends on the availability and quality of implementation of mechanisms aimed at attracting investments to the economies of the appropriate level and maintaining the economic activity of investors. Nowadays, one of the most effective ways to accelerate investment activity is the institute of investment tax deduction. This category is regulated by the tax legislation of the Russian Federation and legal acts of its regions. The legal nature of the investment tax deduction is the possibility of reducing the tax base and, accordingly, the amount of tax payable to the budgets of the budgetary system of the Russian Federation. The federal legislator has regulated a wide range of opportunities for diversifying the features of the legal regulation of this institute on the regional level. In this article the author examines the essence of this economic and legal category, the specifics of its consolidation in the legislation of the Russian Federation and the legislation of its regions, identifies the advantages and disadvantages of implementing this mechanism, analyzes the positions of researchers regarding the problems of fixing and applying investment tax deduction, and also states proposals for improving tax legislation in the context of the development of the institute of investment tax deduction.
Closing the Gap: AI Integration for Advancing Chikungunya Virus Studies in Africa
Authors: Abdulsalam Mustapha
Published: December 2023

This study addresses critical research gaps in Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) studies in Africa, proposing an AI-integrated approach. The study aims to leverage AI to enhance epidemiological surveillance, vector control, clinical management, community engagement, drug discovery, and data integration, within a One Health framework. The research gaps encompass inadequate real-time surveillance, limited vector knowledge, diagnostic challenges, low community awareness, slow drug development, and fragmented data. The study underscores AI's potential in early outbreak detection through data analysis and predictive modeling. It highlights AI's role in enhancing vector surveillance via image recognition and machine learning. AI-assisted diagnostics aid in accurate case identification. Moreover, AI-driven communication strategies can elevate community engagement. AI expedites drug discovery and vaccine development by predicting potential compounds. Data integration facilitated by AI harmonizes diverse datasets, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. The study advocates a One Health approach, recognizing the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health. The study's insights provide a comprehensive roadmap to address CHIKV research gaps through AI, ultimately advancing public health outcomes in Africa.
Deep Learning and Internet of Things based Animal Intrusion Prevention System
Authors:   Professor & Head, Dept. of Computer Science Engg, SCEBangalore-560057, India, Naganna Dr. Kamalakshi
Published: December 2023

One of the serious problem faced by the farmers all over world especially for the farmers cultivating in the forest regions and in remote areas are unintimated attacks of the animals into the farmland which leads to the destruction of the crops and plantation and overall leads to the loss of production. Sometimes it may also lead to human- animal conflict which is highly dangerous and may harm the lives of either humans or animals. With the latest developments of technologies in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, developing the intelligent model using Neural networks to identity the animals entering the farmland more accurately and then sending some control signals to the microcontroller to produce the loud irritating sound according to the animal identified thereby intruding the animals away from the farmland without the human intervention. Keywords – Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Network, Image Processing, Internet of Things, Embedded Software.
Smart Wearable Device for Child Safety by Using IOT
Authors: Journal IJSREM
Published: December 2023

Now-a-days we can see that human life is becoming very fast. Moreover, the city life is getting very busy day- by- day. So in the daily busy schedule it is becoming very difficult for the parents to monitor their children closely. This paper discusses about a smart wearable device like a wristband which tracks the child from time to time to ensure their safety. If any problem occurs it would alert parents through the cell phone so that they can take immediate action. This paper focus on the SMS text enabled communication. Parents can send SMS with some keywords and the device reply back. The device can detect the child’s approximate location, it can detect the body temperature and the surrounding temperature, humidity and also the heartbeat of a child. For the emergency situation, the device would have some measures like an alarm buzzer, SOS light which will notify the bystanders to help the child. So this paper is all about the safety and security of a child to help them to recover from any type of difficulty. Keywords = Wearable, wristband, child safety, IoT, location, SMS
Drug Discovery using Quantum Simulation
Authors:   Accenture Technology, Chennai, India, Kathiresan Revathi Meenal
Published: December 2023

Health care Analysis spread wider throughout the globe enables proper structured resolutions for preventing the avalanche of health-related issues. The foremost goal lies in ensuring the proper safety and security of the patients. Talking about Patient safety, early diagnosis is the predominant key in finding any deadly diseases at an earlier stage, reducing the treatment costs, and increasing the overall survival rates. Also, an important factor that comes in parallel along with patient safety is ‘Drug Discovery’. In current day scenario, Pharma industries are striving a lot to improvise clinical development productivity by examining important potential strategies. The main point of optimization lies in the ‘Drug Discovery’ process. Drug Discovery plays a crucial role in clinical programs, as it helps towards diagnosis of illnesses. When a drug of satisfactory evidence is administered to a target it should ensure sufficient safety of the target. One of the foremost risks here is the availability of better drugs for a disease, or in other words appropriate potency should be ensured by the drug over a target. Despite investing very huge amount over a drug, 90% of it gets failed in clinical trials. In order to overcome the above-mentioned issue with Drug discovery, many pharma industries are relying on AI technologies to ensure, the drug actively engages the target and produce expected therapeutic effect. Along AI another promising technology which is set to revolutionize a wide range of health industry is Quantum Computing. As pharma industries are in urge to provide quality efficient and easily accessible drugs within reach, Quantum computing with built in Quantum mechanics perfectly fits in to derive proper compositions of drugs by trying out various drug-protein-gene interactions and in forecasting drug’s development using quantum algorithms and simulation techniques.
Analysis Of Istifham Sentences In Surah At-Tin Verse 8: A Study Of Charles Sanders Peirce’s Semiotic
Authors: Ashri Zainul
Published: December 2023

Istifham sentence is not always a question sentence that requires an answer. On the contrary, interogative sentence can function as a command sentence, news sentence and prohibition sentence. In balagah science, this kind of question sentence is classified as a majazi istifham sentence. It is a polemic in the academic world when balagah science cannot axplain the change of sentence function more clearly, only providing a theory when there are interogative sentence particles, such as the word “hamzah (اَ)” or “hal (هَلْ)” in verse. Therefore, this paper wants to explore in more detel the causes of the change of function of istifham setences using Peirce’s semiotic method. Where the concept of Peirce’s semiotics is a process of interpretation derived from the semiotic process of objects and representations which will produce interpretants. With the concept of Peirce’s semiotics, this paper focuses on exploring the interpretant of the istifham sentence in QS. At-Tin Vwersw 8. By using literature study and descriptive-analysis, the results of this research show that QS. At-Tin verse 8 as an example of an istifham sentence when studied with Peirce’s semiotic theory will find three interpretations. First, the istifham sentence in the verse is included in a potential question sentence that is still waiting for confirmation of the possibilities that exist. Second, the istifham sentence is included in the majazi istifham which gives the meaning of the statement and it’s factual nature, it’s factuality has been recognized in the science of balagah, and Third, as an affirmation that the fairest judge and justice is found from Allah Swt, where this is conventional which is found from the semiotic process of objects and representations of the previous verses.
Reconstruction Of Contemporary Interpretation Theory An Examination Of Muhammad Arkoun's Thought
Authors: Kustiadi Umar
Published: December 2023

Muhammad Arkoun, one of the modern Islamic thinkers, considers that the stagnation in the thinking of Muslims is still struggling with religious issues and has not moved from ready-made thoughts and without being assisted by thoughts that are initiative in accordance with current circumstances. The purpose of this study is to reveal how Arkoun offers his methodological study of the theory of reading the Quran, as well as how the correlation between the theory offered with the world of interpretation today. Basically, Arkoun has a desire for Muslims to become inclusive and tolerant people so that exclusive and intolerant thinking is dismantled and frozen. the issue of reading the Qur'an, Arkoun states that the Qur'an provides an infinite possibility of meaning. The appearance of a verse will always bring new interpretations, never certain and closed to a single interpretation. Arkoun's proposal is certainly a bold study in his reading of the Qur'an, because in it he re-questions the essence of revelation as the tresendent word of God and the discourse of revelation as a form of kalam in the immanent plain. Not a few Arkoun adopted some contemporary western science in interpreting the Qur'an, both linguistically, historically, anthropologically and others. These interpretive efforts have produced new interpretations that have never been done by Muslim scientists before.
Contextualization of Early Marriage Hadith: Analysis of Marriage Hadith ‘Aisha with Sociology Approach
Authors: Damayanti Amelia , Ni’mah Siti Zuhrotun
Published: December 2023

The current reality is that many parties interpret hadith only textually without understanding the sociological meaning related to the conditions at that time. Likewise regarding the hadith regarding Aisyah's marriage which is often packaged to legalize child marriage at this time. So the presence of this research provides a more comprehensive insight into this issue. The research method used in this research is a literature review with primary data in the form of hadith books and history regarding sociological facts and the history of hadith regarding Aisyah's marriage. The results of this research indicate that interpreting the hadith of 'Aisyah's marriage needs to be studied sociologically both in terms of sanad and matan. So in the current context, child marriage cannot be carried out because it can have a negative impact on physical, mental, social and economic health conditions.
Analysis Of Riba (Usury) From A Religious Understanding Perspective Among The Community In Sungai Rantai
Authors: Rinaldi Rinal , Marseli Anisa
Published: December 2023

This article describes the problem of usury law from the perspective of public understanding. As for some of the Sungai Rantai people who consider usury to be a common practice that they have done since long ago from their ancestors, the Sungai Chain community considers usury to be a source of their livelihood because the profit they get is many times that of them. seek honest income or lawful livelihoods, therefore the Sungai Rantai community often commits acts of usury. It is said that usury is one of the major sins in Islam, because it leads to destruction. Therefore, providing understanding to the public actually aims to advance an economic system that is compassionate, more just, more balanced social relations and ethical values that are in line with Islamic teachings
社会工作助力乡村居民直播带货的需求分析与路径探索 —以湖南省怀化市靖州苗族侗族自治县藕团乡调研发现为例
Authors:   广东工业大学法学院, 周 姗姗 , 袁 梓皓 ,   广东工业大学法学院, 朱 乐怡 ,   广东工业大学法学院, 陈 思妍 ,   广东工业大学法学院, 陈 东玉 ,   广东工业大学经济学院
Published: December 2023

乡村振兴是政府高度重视的板块。在互联网快速发展的背景下，乡村振兴迎来巨大的发展机遇。其中，直播带货与农产品相结合的方式为乡村发展提供了强大助力。提升村民对直播带货的熟练度有利于加快进入直播增收阶段、增加居民收入，加快农业农村现代化进程。但目前乡村存在直播设备落后、村内村民文化水平低、老龄化加剧、资金短缺等问题。本文通过社会工作视角、基于湖南省靖州市藕团乡直播带货情况，提出具体解决措施。
La Tragedia de Numancia. Entre Ambrosio de Morales y Miguel de Cervantes
Authors: Canavaggio Jean
Published: December 2023

El argumento de la Tragedia de Numancia procede de un hecho histórico: el cerco de aquella ciudad celtibérica por el ejército romano de Escipión Emiliano, concluido por el suicidio colectivo de sus defensores. Cervantes se inspiró en la versión elaborada a partir de fuentes grecolatinas por Ambrosio de Morales, en su continuación de la Corónica General de España, publicada en Alcalá de Henares en el año 1574. Aducida por Cotarelo Valledor en 1915 y confirmada por la crítica posterior, esta hipótesis, además de beneficiarse aquí de un cotejo sistemático de los textos, puede asentarse ahora sobre nuevas bases a partir del estudio dedicado por Emilio Maganto Pavón al poeta Pedro Láynez, amigo de Cervantes, y de los datos que nos proporciona sobre su entorno humanístico.
Miguel de Cervantes: mas allá de la obra maestra
Authors: Montero Reguera José , Zerari Maria
Published: December 2023

La devoción cervantina de Menéndez Pelayo es bien conocida; la revista que lleva su nombre hace honor a aquella y acoge este cuarto monográfico cervantino tras los publicados en 1947 (XXIII), 2005 (LXXXI)) y 2016 (XCII).

En la línea de trabajos previos nuestros y en el de la evolución de los estudios cervantinos, queemos ofrecer materiales de diverso carácter, muy variados, a cargo de prestigosos cervantistas que permitan mostrar un Cervantes que se puede entender como escritor de su tiempo, absoluta, intensamente inmerso en aquella república literaria que lo explica, liberado –si se nos permite la expresión– de su obra maestra.
Numancia y Romanticismo: Cervantes y el arte nuevo de hacer teatro
Authors: Rivero Iglesias Carmen
Published: December 2023

Frente a neoclásicos como Nasarre, que vieron en Cervantes a un detractor de la comedia nueva, los románticos presentaron a Cervantes como pionero de un nuevo teatro, cuyos rasgos fundamentales estaban contenidos en la Numancia. La mixtura de géneros, la mezcla de lo trágico y lo cómico, la visión de la realidad como coincidentia oppositorum y una concepción de la pieza como tragedia nacional, expresión del Volksgeist español, realizada por un genio poético, otorgaron a esta pieza un lugar de privilegio en el canon romántico. La concepción romántica de la obra permanecería vigente hasta que en torno a los años 70 del siglo XX aparece un nuevo paradigma interpretativo que la problematiza
Retorno al Viaje del Parnaso
Authors: Romo Feito Fernando
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo intenta la revisión crítica de lo escrito acerca del Viaje del Parnaso, desde 2016 hasta hoy. Se distribuye en varios apartados: establecimiento del texto; género literario; posición de Cervantes ante la poesía; cuestiones varias. En cuanto al texto: justificamos lugares en los que disentimos de la única edición posterior a la nuestra. En cuanto a la posición de Cervantes, hacemos alguna puntualización sobre el rótulo de senectute, frecuente en la última crítica cervantina. En cuanto al género literario, volvemos sobre la adscripción del Viaje a la sátira menipea. Nos reafirmamos en la necesidad de relacionarlo con la estética de lo jocoserio.
Cervantes más allá de Cervantes: El Quijote transnacional
Authors: Pardo Pedro Javier
Published: December 2023

La progenie cervantina no se limita a las obras de Cervantes más allá del Quijote, sino que se extiende a las descendientes de esta más allá de Cervantes y más allá de nuestras fronteras. Su estudio requiere un cambio de paradigma para convertirlo en transnacional y no simplemente internacional. Ello implica desplazar el énfasis desde el Quijote como texto fuente y sus reescrituras como textos meta, a estas últimas como textos mediadores para reescrituras posteriores. Este artículo presenta un proyecto de investigación que desarrolla este concepto de transnacionalidad y cinco poco conocidas novelas en cuatro lenguas diferentes que lo ejemplifican.
Socijalna distanca među mladima
Authors: Mešanović Mevlida
Published: December 2023

Izet Pehlić, Socijalna distanca među mladima, Sarajevo: Centar za napredne studije, 2019. 171 str. ISBN 978-9926-471-05-7.
A Study on Preferential Buying Pattern of Whirlpool Washing Machine in Tambaram
Authors: Shanmugapriya M. M.
Published: December 2023

Electronics provides a means of generating and enhancing consumers' overall enjoyment for their regular day-to-day lives at home. With the purpose of making many durable products in that line, consumer electronics produce an enormous amount of clothing washing machines. While there are several brands of electronic washing machines, Whirlpool is the most popular one on the market. This research examines Tambaram's penchant for purchasing Whirlpool washing machines. 150 houses in the study area were selected between May and June 2023 using a practical sampling technique. Regression analysis, basic correlation, and other necessary methods are used. The interpretations made during the study and analysis are what led to the findings and observations. The shifting purchasing habits of consumers in the digital era across a broad spectrum of income, standard of living, designs, aspirations, and wants are also a key determinant in the construction of new facilities for technology-driven goods.
Geo-coding of Voter’s Residential Address: A Panacea to Election Malpractice in Jos South LGA of Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Dawodu Isa Agaie , Okeke Francis Ifeanyi , Faruk Mubarak Umar , Kuriwa Yusuf Ibrahin
Published: December 2023

According to NSGIC’s Geo-Enabled Elections project 2017-2019, transiting from the un-verifiable election method to Geographic Information System (GIS), elections management requires a sound plan, effort, and resolve. The inherent technical capacity of GIS visualization and analytical advantages involves replacing non-spatial ‘voter’s address file’ systems with election district and voter location data in a GIS format. But in practice, it require some additional investment, technology and resolve to answer the most frequently asked question from the electorates ‘If the election management body (INEC) in Nigeria knows the geographic locations of their voters’. This task of-course require a relentless efforts from INEC and building the staff capacities continuously. The file geodatabase of point attribute data set of all voters in the study was exported to ArcMap of ArcGIS into the geo-coder, where parameters were set for both urban and rural at prompt. The result on a spread-sheet format revealed name of each voter, the demographic characteristics, location (in terms of latitude and longitude) and shortest or nearest voting point. This reduces to a great extent multiple voting, reduce apathy and help INEC plan effectively.
SERUM ACTIVIN A & INHIBIN A: POSSIBLE BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS OF PREECLAMPSIA & PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION
Authors:   Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Rawalpindi Pakistan, Hassan Ammar
Published: December 2023

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the levels of Serum Activin A and Inhibin A in Pregnancy induced hypertension, Preeclampsia & Normal Pregnancy Material and Methods: An analytical, cross-sectional study conducted at Chemical Pathology Laboratory Collaborating with Gynae/Obstetric Department of Pakistan Railway Teaching Hospital, Rawalpindi over the period of one year (18 Sep 2019 to 18 March 2020). The study started after the approval of Ethical Review Committee, Riphah International University Islamabad. The sample size was calculated using WHO sample size calculator. Taking Prevalence of PIH and PE is 8%.3 Non probability convenient sampling technique was used. An overall 100 pregnant women with gestation of 20 – 25 weeks, were included. Patients of UTI, Carcinomas, Diabetes Mellitus and other chronic disorders were not included. The subjects were divided into three groups. Group I PIH: This group included 30 pregnant women of PIH; 20 - 25 weeks of gestation, BP: ≥140/90 mmHg on two separate occasions without proteinuria. Group II PE: This group included 20 pregnant women of preeclampsia; 20 - 25 weeks of gestation, BP: ≥140/90 mmHg on two separate occasions with proteinuria (>0.3 g protein/24 hours Urine). Group III Control Group: This group included 50 pregnant women with gestational age of 20 – 25 weeks without any complication as healthy controls. Results: It was determined that Serum Activin A and Serum Inhibin A levels were significantly increased in PIH and PE groups as compared to healthy group. Mean of Serum Activin A in PIH, PE and Control group was (251.53+200.23 pg/ml), (466.95 + 237.40 pg/ml) and (43.35 + 85.22 pg/ml) respectively. Similarly Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Inhibin A levels in PIH, PE and Control group was (194.78 + 173.00 pg/ml), (349.20 + 190.30 pg/ml) and (17.27 + 44.33 pg/ml) respectively. One-way ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey analysis was conducted to compare the mean of Serum Activin A and Serum Inhibin A levels among three different groups i.e Group 1(PIH and PE), Group 2(PIH and Control) and Group 3 (PE and Control). p-value< 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Conclusion: It can be concluded that Serum Activin A and Serum Inhibin A can be used as biochemical markers of PIH and PE. Estimation of Serum Activin A and Inhibin A at an early stage can detect PIH and PE early and further prevents their complications such as Eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Keywords: Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), Pre-eclampsia (PE), HELLP syndrome (H – Hemolysis, EL- Elevated Liver Enzymes, LP – Low platelets count), Serum activin A, Serum inhibin A.
ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF COMMON BACTERIAL UROPATHOGENS, A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF BALOCHISTAN
Authors:   Combined Military Hospital, Quetta Pakistan, Sadiq Iqra
Published: December 2023

Objective: To assess the frequency of the bacterial agents responsible for UTIs and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns in a tertiary care hospital. Material and Methods: This Laboratory- based cross- sectional study was conducted at The Microbiology Department, Combined Military Hospital, Quetta in time duration of one year from April 2022 to March 2023. This study encompassed 512 bacterial isolates that were cultured positive from a collection of 1282 urine samples obtained from patients receiving care both in indoor and outdoor settings. The specimens were inoculated on CLED agar. Identification of isolated colonies was done by standard microbiological techniques and the Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method was used for antibiotic susceptibility testing. Quality control was ensured by using reference strains, and antibiotics were tested according to the CLSI 2022 recommendations. Results: Bacterial uropathogens were identified in urine samples of 33.5% of male and 44.7% of female patients, with an overall infection rate of 39.93%. Of the 512 bacterial isolates, 91.79% were Gram-negative and 8.21% were Gram-positive. Escherichia coli was the most common isolate (69.53%), followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (12.1%), Enterococci (7.6%), Pseudomonas (2.92%), among other bacterial species. The gram-negative isolates were sensitive to Nitrofurantoin (96%), Fosfomycin (93%), Amikacin (79%), Imipenem (75%), and Meropenem (74%), while gram positive isolates were highly sensitive to Linezolid (100%), Vancomycin (95%) and Nitrofurantoin (90%). Conclusion: E. coli was the most common cause of UTIs at our hospital, followed by Klebsiella pneumonia with Nitrofurantoin and Fosfomycin being effective treatment options. Keywords: E coli, Nitrofurantoin, Uropathogens.
COMPARISON OF POINT-OF-CARE HEMOGLOBIN A1C TESTING WITH CENTRAL LABORATORY METHOD FOR ITS USE IN SCREENING AND MONITORING OF DIABETES MELLITUS IN A RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED SETTING
Authors:   Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur Pakistan, Reza Sara
Published: December 2023

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the analytical performance of the Point-Of-Care Testing HbA1c analyzer for its use as an alternate to the central/core laboratory method. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which 176 samples of HbA1c were analyzed by POCT HbA1c analyzer (A1C EZ 2.0) and central laboratory analyzer (Cobas 6000) as comparative instrument. Results: Based on the Bland-Altman plot, the HbA1c level for 164 out of 176 (93.18%) subjects analyzed by the POCT-HbA1c was within the range of the 95% limit of agreement. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve for clinical diagnosis of diabetes was 0.91. The sensitivity and specificity for HbA1c POCT were 94.5% and 88.0%. Using regression analysis, the slope of the A1C EZ 2.0 vs the Cobas 6000 Analyzer was 0.934, with an intercept of 0.20 and a correlation coefficient of 0.97. Conclusion: This study concludes that the POCT-HbA1c analyzer is a suitable replacement for central/core laboratory HbA1c measurement. It is useful for screening and monitoring of diabetes mellitus in certain situations especially in a resource constraint setting. Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Screening, Monitoring, HbA1c, Point-of-care testing
Modelling and analysis of the biodenitrification process
Authors: Abaali Mostafa , Ouchtout Salih
Published: December 2023

Massive and excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers and sustained irrigation have been widely practiced in recent years. This strategy leads to a large transfer of nitrates to groundwater, leading to a major environmental problem of nitrate contamination in water, intended for drinking water consumption. One of the most effective solutions is the degradation of nitrites and nitrates, into gaseous nitrogen, using the heterotrophic bacteria during the denitrification process. In this paper, we present and study a mathematical model of the biodenitrification process taking into account the fixed and mobile bacteria. This process is modeled by a system of ordinary differential equations and requires the success of bacteria to colonize the reactor. We study the existence and the asymptotic behaviour of the solution. We show the existence of a value of the injected carbon concentration from which we ensure the success of the biodenitrification process and we propose a heuristic algorithm which serves to control the biodenitrification process over time. Finally, we present some numerical simulations in to support the theoretical results.
O fomento público e a energia solar fotovoltaica a partir da Lei nº 14.300/2022
Authors: Mitsuhashi Nicolle Suemy , Blanchet Luiz Alberto
Published: December 2023

A Administração Pública é autorizada a interferir na economia, de forma direta e indireta, sendo uma das possíveis formas de intervenção o fomento público. Essa interferência pode ser ocorrer de diversas maneiras, por meio de incentivos fiscais, financiamentos, subvenções, entre outros. Quanto à energia solar fotovoltaica, verifica-se um grande interesse e relevância em incentivar sua instalação pela iniciativa privada, destacando-se algumas políticas públicas adotadas para tanto. Nesse contexto, o presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar a Lei n.º 14.300/2022 enquanto marco legal da micro e minigeração distribuída, a fim de verificar as eventuais inovações em medidas de fomento público quanto à referida fonte energética e as possíveis alterações quanto às formas de fomento já existentes. Para tanto, é utilizado o método dedutivo com abordagem qualitativa, a partir de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental.
De Portugal ao Brasil: uma viagem através da obra de Joaquim de Paço d’Arcos
Authors: Dos Santos Jéssica Caroline Pessoa
Published: December 2023

O artigo que se segue busca em primeira instância, analisar a relação entre os imigrantes portugueses e o Brasil no início do século XX pelo viés dos estudos de literatura e paisagem. Para isso, são analisadas duas narrativas de um autor português Joaquim Paço d’Arcos (1908 – 1979) ambientadas no Rio de Janeiro e em São Paulo: o conto “Amores de Gaúcha” presente em Amores e Viagens de Pedro Manuel (1935) e o romance em forma de diário, Diário dum Emigrante (1936). Além disso, visa-se também dar visibilidade à obra deste autor tão pouco reconhecido nos meios acadêmicos atualmente.
Adhesion of federal institutions of higher education to a3p
Authors: Barbosa Kézya Lourenço , De Oliveira Fabricia Benda , Barbosa Kargean Vianna , De Oliveira Carlos Henrique Rodrigues , Angelos Jacyelli Sgranci
Published: December 2023

The Environmental Agenda in Public Administration (A3P) is a program of the Ministry of the Environment to promote sustainable practices. Considering the importance of Federal Higher Education Institutions (IFES) in the training of professionals and in the construction of citizenship, it is necessary to verify their socio-environmental commitments. Objective: to identify IFES 'adhesions to A3P and their representativeness by state. Develop an index to quantify the sustainable influence of these institutions. Method: A survey of Brazilian IFES was carried out, classifying them, according to adhesion to A3P (total, partial or absent). And, based on the number of IFES and population by state, an index was created to define their socio-environmental impact. Results: The results were presented through thematic maps, using conditional renderization. The state of Rio Grande do Norte stood out with 67% of adhesion, followed by Acre, Amazonas, Santa Catarina, Sergipe, Tocantins (50%), Pernambuco (40%) and Goiás (33%). In Southeast region, no IFES obtained total adhesion. Regarding sustainable reach (index), the state of Tocantins presented better results, accompanied by Rio Grande do Norte, Santa Catarina and Acre. One of the main factors that influenced the value of sustainable reach was campus / population ratio, realizing that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) behaves in an inversely proportional manner. Conclusion: IFES sustainability index can support the planning of public policies, since, when considering demographic, socioeconomic (GDP) parameters and reference to A3P, it allowed to outline the reality of each federative unit. Originality: This study shows the profile of the socio-environmental impact of IFES in Brazil.
O rural, o urbano e o metropolitano na comunidade palestina em Manacapuru/AM sob a ótica do processo de metropolização do espaço
Authors: De Lima Susane Patrícia Melo , Andrade Kennely de Oliveira França
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho apresenta a relação rural – urbano – metropolitano na Comunidade Palestina, localizada no município metropolitano Manacapuru/AM. Manacapuru compõe a Região Metropolitana de Manaus e é composto de uma diversidade de comunidades que desenvolvem com a cidade uma articulada vivência agregando em seu território o processo de metropolização do espaço, este por sua vez, consolida a atuação da dialética rural/urbano e comunidade/cidade, conjuntamente a operação do metropolitano e da metrópole em sua mais ampla difusão. Aponta-se, assim, a existência de ambos os espaços, as interações cooexistentes, as influências, sem que aconteça uma exclusão de uma ou outra realidade. Porém, cada espaço possui suas singularidades, com características próprias, ressaltando que com a expansão do centro urbano-metropolitano de Manacapuru a produção e reprodução do espaço se estabelece como o sentido da produção da vida metropolitana, tanto na cidade, quanto no seu entorno metropolitano.
Avaliação dos aspectos tomográficos de neoplasias intracranianas em cães: uma contribuição para a prática clínica
Authors: Santos Camila Figueiredo , Rossi Mariana Queçada , Néspoli Pedro Eduardo Brandini , Dias Álvaro Felipe de Lima Ruy
Published: December 2023

As neoplasias cerebrais estão sendo cada vez mais descritas na literatura e diagnosticadas na rotina veterinária, principalmente pelo aumento da sobrevida dos cães e maior cuidado dos tutores. Essas neoplasias representam uma causa frequente de disfunção neurológica em animais de meia idade e idosos. Dentre exames para sugestão diagnóstica, a tomografia é a mais realizada pela sua disponibilidade. O objetivo do presente estudo retrospectivo foi avaliar e caracterizar laudos tomográficos de cães com massa/tumores intracranianos atendidos ou encaminhados para realização de exame tomográfico no setor de diagnóstico por imagem da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), no período de 2017 a 2022. Os critérios utilizados para o diagnóstico foram: localização, captação de contraste, radiointensidade, presença de áreas cavitárias e hemorragias, localização em fossa anterior ou posterior e comportamento tumoral. Através dessas informações foi realizada a diferenciação tumoral e comparação com a literatura disponível para avaliar os critérios tomográficos, prevalência com relação a idade, sexo e raça. Dos 25 laudos avaliados, contatou-se predominância de tumores primário localizados em fossa anterior, destacando-se os meningiomas (32%) e gliomas (20%). Houve maior prevalência em fêmeas, da raça poodle e em cães acima de 8 anos. Conclui-se que a tomografia computadorizada é uma ferramenta útil para auxiliar no diagnóstico e diferenciação de neoplasias intracranianas em cães e pode auxiliar os médicos veterinários no diagnóstico precoce, bem como na escolha da melhor conduta terapêutica, proporcionando um melhor prognóstico para os pacientes.
Índice de local para Khaya Spp. usando o diâmetro dominante
Authors: De Oliveira Roberta Rodrigues , Cabacinha Christian Dias , Araújo Júnior Carlos Alberto , Nunes Rodrigo Magalhães , De Oliveira Ximena Mendes , Kohler Sintia Valerio , Pinto Luiz Otávio Rodrigues
Published: December 2023

A capacidade produtiva de um local está intimamente relacionada ao crescimento e a produção de um povoamento, e é um dos principais pilares para o manejo florestal. O objetivo deste estudo foi classificar a capacidade produtiva de povoamentos de Khaya spp. no norte de Minas Gerais, utilizando o diâmetro dominante como parâmetro. Para isso, empregou-se o método da curva guia, ajustando modelos não lineares que relacionam o diâmetro dominante e a idade, como os modelos de Schumacher, Logístico de 3 parâmetros, Prodan, Chapman-Richards, Monomolecular e Bates-Watts. As curvas de índice de sítio foram geradas com uma idade de referência de 240 meses. Na avaliação da qualidade dos ajustes dos modelos, foram consideradas estatísticas como o erro padrão residual, o critério de informação Akaike, a correlação entre valores observados e estimados, e a dispersão residual. Os resultados indicaram que todos os modelos se adequaram devidamente à base de dados, destacando-se o modelo Logístico por sua eficiência em gerar resultados com maior realismo biológico, sendo recomendado para a classificação de sítios e a previsão do diâmetro dominante em povoamentos de mogno africano.
Produção de plástico biodegradável a partir de Aloe vera e Ipomoea batatas (L.)
Authors: De Carvalho José Thomaz , Caletti Rozileni Piont Kovsky , Jorge Marcos Filgueiras , Nascentes Alexandre Lioi , Brasil Felipe da Costa , Da Silva Leonardo Duarte Batista , De Campos David Vilas Boas , Francisco João Paulo
Published: December 2023

A ampla utilização de produtos plásticos não biodegradáveis derivados do petróleo favorece a geração de resíduos e a contaminação do meio ambiente, quando o descarte é inadequado. Existe uma busca crescente pela substituição de plásticos não biodegradáveis pelos biodegradáveis, que se decompõem mais rapidamente contribuindo para a preservação dos recursos naturais e do meio ambiente, e que atendam às normas dos fabricantes. O objetivo da pesquisa foi produzir um plástico biodegradável a partir do gel de Aloe vera e do amido de Ipomoea batatas (L.), produzidos em sistema orgânico. Para o desenvolvimento do bioplástico foram homogeneizados 250 mL do gel de Aloe vera, 50 g de amido obtido a partir da Ipomoea batatas (L.), 25 mL de ácido acético e 25 mL de glicerina bidestilada. A mistura foi aquecida por aproximadamente 10 minutos (250 ºC), sob agitação. O fluido formado foi adicionado em placas de vidro para a secagem em temperatura ambiente até formação do filme polimérico. O bioplástico obtido foi analisado quanto às características: solubilidade, permeabilidade ao vapor de água, biodegradabilidade, espessura e tração. Os resultados sugerem que as recomendações de biodegradabilidade foram atendidas e o elevado potencial de aplicação do plástico biodegradável no mercado de embalagens e de produtos de origem natural.
Construção de um protocolo de enfermagem para cuidado ao paciente politraumatizado com injúria renal aguda
Authors: Clementino Kyohana Matos de Freitas , Ramos Paula Fernanda da Silva , Marcelino Bianca Fernandes , De Sena Aline Sampaio Rolim , Vidal Eglidia Carla Figueirêdo , Sampaio Luís Rafael Leite , Coelho Hercules Pereira , Pinheiro Woneska Rodrigues
Published: December 2023

A terapêutica envolvendo o paciente politraumatizado com Injúria Renal Aguda (IRA) apresenta um manejo complexo, portanto, objetivou-se descrever as etapas de construção de um protocolo de enfermagem, formulado para subsidiar o cuidado ao paciente adulto politraumatizado com IRA ou risco de desenvolvê-la. O protocolo foi construído a partir de uma revisão integrativa, através da ferramenta adaptada 5W1H, de um fluxograma e uma lista de verificação simplificada. O protocolo possibilita a detecção de fatores de risco ou manifestações clínicas que predizem a necessidade da adoção de medidas preventivas, além do reconhecimento precoce e implementação de intervenções com cuidados direcionados e padronizados.
Morals and Historical Considerations of Ethics
Authors: Normatova D. E. , Arzimatova I.M. , Mirzarakhimov B.Kh.
Published: December 2023

Objectives: The primary aim of this article is to examine the history of cultural heritage and philosophical thought in Central Asia, utilizing a scientific-theoretical perspective. The focus is on providing a comprehensive understanding of the historical stages of moral development among Central Asian thinkers, emphasizing the significance of these stages based on the principles of historicism.

 

Methods: The research methodology involves a thorough investigation of the moral heritage of Central Asian people. The study pays special attention to the unique features of moral views held by medieval Central Asian thinkers, highlighting their relevance to independence. The paper explores diverse aspects of socio-philosophical and moral thoughts in Central Asia, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping and enriching the region's moral heritage.

 

Results: The findings reveal that the issue of moral heritage extends beyond a global perspective, manifesting distinct characteristics in Central Asia. The article delves into the creative enrichment of views expressed by thinkers and mystics throughout the historical development of moral ideas, incorporating influences from folk art, "Avesta," and Islamic values, including verses from the Qur'an and hadiths. The results affirm that this rich tapestry of moral heritage serves as a solid foundation for the spiritual identity of the region.

 

Conclusion: The conclusion drawn from the exploration of Central Asian moral heritage underscores the scientific basis of the tradition of succession in glorifying morality within the human values system. The article contends that the issue of morality, central to philosophy and mysticism, remains pertinent in the education of the contemporary young generation. The advanced traditions embedded in the moral heritage, as influenced by the holy book of Islam "Qur'an Karim," "Hadith Sharif," and Sufism teachings, have become a program guiding behavior, education, and personal perfection in the region.
Some Aspects of Research on the Problems of Ensuring Environmental Safety of the Aral Region During the Years of Independence of Uzbekistan
Authors: Sarybaev Maman K. , Kaipnazarov Aynazar Sh. , Djumageldiev Nematjan R. , Allambergenov Aymurza J. , Idrisov Rashit B.
Published: December 2023

Objectives: The primary objective of this study is to comprehensively examine the challenges associated with ensuring environmental safety in the Aral region during the years of Uzbekistan's independence. The focus is on understanding the multifaceted issues arising from the Aral Sea crisis, including its historical context, socio-economic implications, and ecological impact on communities.

 

Methods: The research methodology involves a detailed analysis of the historical background of the Aral Sea crisis, investigating the root causes related to extensive irrigation projects and natural factors. The study assesses the effectiveness of environmental conservation and rehabilitation efforts by examining policies and initiatives implemented by the Uzbek government and international organizations. Additionally, it explores the contributions of local communities, scientific institutions, and non-governmental organizations in sustainable development and environmental protection initiatives.

 

Results: The findings of the study reveal the severity of the environmental degradation in the Aral region, emphasizing the adverse effects on the health and livelihoods of local communities. The analysis of government and international initiatives provides insights into the ongoing challenges and successes in addressing the Aral Sea crisis. The role of local communities, scientific institutions, and non-governmental organizations in sustainable development and environmental protection is highlighted, showcasing the complexities surrounding these efforts.

 

Conclusion: In conclusion, this study underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach to tackle the multifaceted challenges of environmental safety in the Aral region. It acknowledges the historical and ongoing efforts by the Uzbek government, international organizations, and local stakeholders. The study offers recommendations for future strategies to mitigate the environmental crisis, emphasizing sustainable development as a key component in ensuring the long-term well-being of the Aral region.
Work-Life Quality Dynamics of Employees in a Selected Philippine National Government Entity: Basis for Human Resource Development Strategies
Authors: Lumbao Ely , Ferraren Jr Sarlito
Published: December 2023

Objectives: This study sets out to achieve two main objectives. Firstly, it aims to identify the dynamics of work-life quality experienced by employees within a selected Philippine national government entity. Secondly, it seeks to establish a solid foundation for the development of human resource plans tailored to the needs identified in the organizational context.

 

Methods: The research employed a descriptive approach, utilizing a survey questionnaire to gather data from 125 employees. The questionnaire covered various dimensions of work life, including the work environment, organizational culture and climate, relationships and cooperation, training and development, compensation and rewards, facilities, autonomy of work, and adequacy of resources.

 

Results: The study's findings indicate a positive quality of work life among employees across multiple areas. Specifically, the favorable aspects encompass the work environment, training and development opportunities, compensation and rewards, facilities, autonomy of work, and the adequacy of resources.

 

Conclusion: In conclusion, the study underscores the significance of key factors in promoting a conducive work environment and contributing to organizational effectiveness. These factors include fostering a positive work environment, implementing effective communication strategies, encouraging teamwork, and ensuring sufficient resources. The results provide a valuable framework for shaping human resource development strategies aimed at enhancing employee engagement, commitment, talent retention, and overall organizational success.