bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Morfología foliar y del grano de Glycine max L. mediante imágenes digitales
Authors: Sauceda-Acosta Carlos Patricio , Rodríguez-Cota Franklin Gerardo , Borbón-Gracia Alberto , Beltrán-Peña Hugo , Sánchez-Portillo1 Juan Fernando , Sauceda-Acosta Raúl Hipólito
Published: November 2024

La morfología foliar y del grano de soya (Glycine max L.) es necesaria para identificar variedades y explicar su comportamiento agronómico, pero requiere medición cuantitativa y fácil de obtener. Lo anterior puede solventarse mediante análisis de imágenes digitales (AID), por ello se implementó para evaluar la morfología foliar y del grano en las variedades Cajeme, Guayparime S-10 y Harbar ’88. El AID se automatizó en ImageJ 1.51t para medir, en folíolos (cm) y granos (mm), el tamaño, longitud, anchura, circularidad y color. También se midió el área foliar específica (AFE, cm2 g-1), área total del grano (AT, mm2), número de vainas (NVP) y granos por planta (NGP), peso hectolítrico (PHE, kg hl-1) y de 100 granos (PCG, g). El folíolo central presentó forma elíptica, mayor tamaño y AFE (p≤ 0.05), mientras que los laterales fueron ovalados. El área del folíolo (AF) se correlacionó (p≤ 0.01) con la longitud, la anchura y su producto (r≥ 0.93). Cajeme mostró diferente color foliar (p≤ 0.01), Guayparime S-10 tuvo mayor AF, PHE, NVP y NGP, pero grano de menor: tamaño, longitud y anchura (p≤ 0.01). El PCG se asoció (p≤ 0.01) con: AT (rs= 0.89), tamaño (rs= 0.88), longitud y anchura del grano (rs≥ 0.71) y con tamaño foliar (rs= -0.5). Harbar ’88 mostró grano más brillante y Guayparime S-10 grano más pequeño (p≤ 0.01). La circularidad del folíolo facilita la clasificación objetiva de la forma. El AID es útil para el fenotipaje, permite identificar diferencias en folíolos y granos de las variedades Cajeme, Guayparime S-10 y Harbar ’88.
GRAVIDEZ NA ADOLESCÊNCIA E SEUS IMPACTOS NA SAÚDE MATERNA E NEONATAL
Authors: DILSON NYCOLE KETHELY BATISTA , PAULO RAFAELA FONTES DE QUEIROGA , GRACIA MARIA LUCILENE PEREIRA , FERREIRA LARA CRISTINA CARVALHO , SOUZA JEFFERSON DE , SANTOS JOSEANNE JESUS , NUNES JESSICA DE JESUS , HILÁRIO KETEANEY FERREIRA , ARAUJO MARIA LETICIA ALVES , MOREIRA REBECA ALVES FERREIRA NERY
Published: November 2024

A gravidez na adolescência, compreendida entre os 10 e 19 anos, é uma condição de alto risco devido às
vulnerabilidades biológicas, sociais e econômicas. No Brasil, mais de mil adolescentes tornam-se mães
diariamente, evidenciando um problema de saúde pública. Essa condição está associada à falta de acesso a
métodos contraceptivos e à educação sexual inadequada. As mães adolescentes enfrentam maiores riscos de
complicações obstétricas, como pré-eclâmpsia e parto prematuro, além de barreiras ao acesso aos cuidados de
saúde. Para os bebês, o impacto é igualmente preocupante, com maior risco de nascimento prematuro e
mortalidade neonatal. Objetivos: Esta revisão da literatura visa analisar as complicações associadas à gravidez
precoce e suas consequências na saúde materna e neonatal. Metodologia: A metodologia incluiu uma busca
sistemática em bases de dados como PubMed e Google Acadêmico, focando em estudos dos últimos 10 anos.
Resultados e discussão: A análise identificou complicações como anemia gestacional, parto prematuro e baixo
peso ao nascer. As mães adolescentes também estão sujeitas a problemas de saúde mental, como ansiedade e
depressão, o que pode impactar o vínculo materno-infantil. Ademais, a gravidez precoce frequentemente leva ao
abandono escolar, perpetuando ciclos de pobreza e marginalização. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a gravidez na
adolescência requer atenção multidisciplinar e políticas públicas integradas, incluindo educação sexual e acesso
a contraceptivos, para mitigar seus impactos e melhorar os desfechos obstétricos e neonatais.
DESAFIOS E SUPERAÇÃO: O IMPACTO DO ESTIGMA SOCIAL NA GESTAÇÃO DE MULHERES HIV POSITIVAS
Authors: DILSON NYCOLE KETHELY BATISTA , HOLANDA WERENA SILVEIRA DE , SOUSA YAPONIRA LEAL , SILVA RENATA DE SANTANA , MAGALHÃES KIVIA RAISSA MENEZES DE , ALMEIDA KAYLLANE MARIA SOUZA DE , SILVA CLEISON KEULYS DOS SANTOS , ASSUNÇÃO ROBNER CARLOS LOPES , MAIA ELIZÂNGELA MARTINS , MOREIRA REBECA ALVES FERREIRA NERY
Published: November 2024

A infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV) é uma das principais questões de saúde pública no
mundo, afetando milhões de pessoas, inclusive mulheres em idade fértil. Segundo o Programa Conjunto das
Nações Unidas sobre HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), estima-se que, em 2023, 1,3 milhões de pessoas foram infectadas
pelo HIV, sendo as mulheres e meninas responsáveis por 44% de todas as novas infecções. Muitas delas em
países de baixa e média renda. Objetivos: Assim, este artigo visa discutir os impactos do estigma social sobre
gestantes HIV positivas, com foco nos desafios enfrentados no acesso ao cuidado de saúde e na adesão ao
tratamento, bem como nas estratégias de superação empregadas para promover uma gestação saudável e segura.
Metodologia: Este estudo trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura. A pergunta norteadora do estudo foi:
"Quais são os principais desafios enfrentados pelas mulheres HIV positivas durante a gestação, relacionados ao
estigma social, e quais estratégias são utilizadas para superá-los?”. Os critérios de inclusão foram: estudos
publicados entre 2014 e 2024. Resultados e discussão: O HIV foi descoberto em 1981 e associado à Síndrome
da Imunodeficiência Humana Adquirida (AIDS), em 1983, a partir daí tornou-se um grande problema de saúde
pública ao nível mundial. Muitas gestantes portadoras de HIV positivo sofrem discriminação devido à condição
de saúde em que se encontram. Além disso, há a construção de pré-conceitos inerentes ao estigma social, que
pioram o quadro emocional dessas pessoas. Conclusão: O impacto do estigma social sobre a gestação de
mulheres HIV positivas é profundo e multifacetado, afetando desde a saúde mental até a adesão ao tratamento e
a qualidade dos cuidados de saúde recebidos. No entanto, a superação desses desafios é possível por meio das
redes de apoio, mostra-se fundamental para a redução do isolamento social e o aumento da adesão ao tratamento.
A ESPIRITUALIDADE COMO FERRAMENTA NA PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: MOREIRA REBECA ALVES FERREIRA NERY , OLIVEIRA RENATA PIMENTA , SOUZA MARIA CAROLINA SILVA , SILVA LARA SILVEIRA , QUEIROZ KARLA VALERIA LIMA SANTOS DE , SILVA FERNANDA FARIA MARTINS , CELESTINO EDILENE DOS SANTOS , MORAES IZADORA RIBEIRO DE , SANTOS ANA CAROLINA DA SILVA
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Analisar a contribuição da espiritualidade na promoção da saúde e no bem-estar dos pacientes,
investigando como sua inclusão no atendimento de saúde pode promover uma abordagem holística do cuidado.
Metodologia: Revisão integrativa descritiva da literatura, com seleção de artigos nas bases da Biblioteca Virtual
em Saúde (BVS), abrangendo MEDLINE, LILACS, SciELO e BDENF, com foco na identificação de Práticas
Baseadas em Evidências (PBE) que promovam assistência de qualidade, métodos de tratamento eficazes e
diagnóstico precoce. Resultados: A espiritualidade pode auxiliar no enfrentamento de doenças e melhorar a
qualidade de vida, sendo destacada como recurso efetivo na promoção da saúde. Discussão: A incorporação da
espiritualidade nos cuidados integrais é discutida como uma abordagem que complementa intervenções clínicas,
contribuindo para uma assistência centrada nas necessidades dos pacientes. Considerações Finais: Conclui-se
que a espiritualidade deve ser reconhecida como componente relevante no atendimento à saúde, com necessidade
de mais estudos para fortalecer sua aplicação prática.
IMPLICAÇÕES DAS INFECÇÕES URINÁRIAS NA GESTAÇÃO PARA O PARTO E À SAÚDE DO RECÉM-NASCIDO
Authors: MORAIS RAYNARA BEATRIZ MAGALHÃES , SOARES LUA BEATRIZ NASCIMENTO , NEVES MARIA DE JESUS COSTA DAS , OLIVEIRA LUIZA SOUSA , CUNHA SARA LAIANNY FERREIRA , PINHEIRO JOSIEDNA ABREU
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Explorar e evidenciar as consequências das Infecções Urinárias nas gestações examinando seus
encadeamentos para o parto e saúde do recém-nascido. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica da
literatura, de caráter exploratório, descritivo e crítico. Na qual foi conduzida no Medline, LILACS, PubMed e
SciELO, através dos DeCS: “Infecções Urinárias”, “Gestantes” e “Recém-Nascido”. Resultados: Os estudos
demonstram que o trabalho de parto pré-termo e a evolução para a pielonefrite são as complicações maternas
mais habituais. Em relação ao recém-nascido, a prematuridade é um dos principais fatores relacionados a essa
condição. No que se refere às consultas de pré-natal e aos exames precoce, observou-se que a realização desses
procedimentos antecipou a identificação de possíveis complicações. Conclusão: Portanto, os estudos destacam
que as IU podem resultar em complicações maternas graves. Para os recém-nascidos, as implicações das IU
durante a gestação são alarmantes e podem impactar a saúde neonatal. Nessa perspectiva, é fundamental que haja
um enfoque proativo na prevenção e manejo dessas infecções.
The Flour Source’s Role as a Fermentation Substrate Influences the Physical Attributes of Nata de Coco
Authors: Naryamajati Arjunaatha Tyaga , Rohmah Laeli Fatikhatur , Vivianti Anisa Agustina , Sasmito Dewangga Priyo , Chhetri Vishal , Hamad Alwani
Published: November 2024

The production of coconut water in Indonesia is very abundant, but there are problems with its utilization. Discarding unused coconut water often results in an unpleasant odor, as fermentation produces acetic acid pollution. Coconut water has an economic value and is rich in nutrients. One product that can be made from coconut water is nata via fermentation. Making nata requires a source of carbon that can be obtained from flour and is influenced by its type. Thus, this study aims to examine the effect of adding different types of flour as a source of carbon for fermentation in making nata de coco. We use corn, tapioca, rice, and modified cassava flour (mocaf), along with granulated sugar as a sample control. The resulting nata de coco is analyzed for its physical characteristics, including yield, moisture content, and nata thickness. The results showed that nata made using carbon sources from rice flour produced the greatest yield (69.55%), as well as the highest thickness (3.958 mm). Nata, derived from rice flour, also has the highest moisture content (>85%). The study's results indicate that the selection of flour as a carbon source during nata de coco production significantly impacts its yield, thickness, and moisture content
https://annalesaccademia.it/class-of-physical-sciences/2024/ernest-shackleton-1874-1922-esploratore-antartico/
Authors: Credi Alberto
Published: November 2024

Scientific research underpins socioeconomic progress and will enable mankind to address the major challenges of our time through currently unknown solutions. In particular, curiosity-driven fundamental research is essential to achieve groundbreaking innovation. To reach this goal, scientists must focus on the quality of their work and uphold the core values of research: integrity, ethics, transparency, reproducibility, collaboration across geographic boundaries, and interdisciplinary dialogue. Passion, creativity, humility and perseverance are essential qualities of the scientist, along with the ability to communicate effectively with the public and policymakers, to generate trust for research and support informed decisions at all levels.
Old Data and New Investigations
The Urartian and Orontid Fortress of Körzüt in Muradiye Plain, Turkey
Authors: Dan Roberto
Published: November 2024

This article presents an important archaeological site located on the north-eastern shore of Lake Van, Turkey. The site was one of the first to be associated with the kingdom of Urartu, thanks to the grandeur of its characteristic architecture and the pottery visible on the surface. Körzüt is composed of a vast fortified complex, within which there were certainly a temple, palatine structures, storage rooms, a settlement, and a necropolis. Presumably contemporary hydraulic works have been documented near the site. Körzüt has been the subject of numerous illegal excavations in past and present times, which over the years have brought to light a considerable amount of epigraphic material. This has allowed us to attribute the construction of the complex to King Minua, between the end of the ninth and the beginning of the eighth century BCE. Numerous recent illegal excavations on the site have led to emergency excavations. These investigations have led to the discovery of important remains, which are discussed and contextualised in this paper, together with what was already known in terms of epigraphic and architectural evidence. Furthermore, Körzüt can be added to the list of settlements that were also used in the post-Urartian era in the years in which the Armenian Highlands was dominated by the Orontid dynasty.
The Vita Silvestri and Its Armenian Versions in the Context of the Apostolic Foundation of the Patriarchates and Papacy
Authors: Shirinian Manya Erna
Published: November 2024

The article is focused on issues connected with the spread of the Greek and Armenian versions of the Vita beati Silvestri, which so far seems to be underestimated. These versions are worthy to research, since they are also closely intermingled with many interesting topics, one of which is a question on apostolic foundation of the papacy and the patriarchates. The Vita also served as a source for the later forgeries made on a lore of its content (e.g. the Donatio Constantini, the Letter of Love and Concord). The research of the tradition and texts connected with Sylvester is quaestio vexata and it can be solved by involving all existing versions.
«Da natural vaghezza mosso»: Giovanni Francesco Gemelli Careri's Travels Through Armenia (1694)
Authors: Boschis Alessia
Published: November 2024

Travel Literature is a goldmine of information for the study of Armenian art and culture. Nevertheless, it is a largely unexplored field of investigation, especially accounts written in Italian. Among the understudied works, Giro del mondo (1699‑1700) by Giovanni Francesco Gemelli Careri (1651‑1724) stands out. Travelling to Ispahan across Historical Armenia in 1694, Gemelli described populations, settlements, and monuments. The analysis retraces the traveller’s path examining the information on the presence and conditions of the Armenian artistic heritage in the Eastern Ottoman districts and the Safavid provinces of Erevan and Naxiǰevan.
JUSTIFICATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING CHANGES AT THE ENTERPRISE
Authors: Pankova Alla , Pankov Dmytro
Published: November 2024

The article provides a rationale for the feasibility of implementing changes at the enterprise. Following crisis phenomena in the economy, actions to achieve short-term, mainly financial goals prevail in organizations. At the same time, worldwide experience shows that companies that focus only on current problems of survival have no guarantee of success in the future, and only those organizations that lay the foundations for this development today, in crisis conditions, will be able to fully develop in the future. For managers of Ukrainian enterprises, mastering the theoretical and practical aspects of change management is especially relevant, since work in the conditions of continuous economic, political and technological changes is accompanied by internal disintegration and the lack of systematicity in the implemented changes. The feasibility of implementing changes at the enterprise was analyzed and provided. The readiness of the organization for changes determines the sufficiency of forces in the organization to carry out changes at present. The main purpose of this article is to improve change management processes in organizations, using organizational support to improve the efficiency of these processes. Research methods: dialectical method of scientific knowledge, structural and logical - for clarifying the essence and content of change management, comparative analysis for grouping criteria for the implementation of successful organizational and economic changes. The practical significance displays a list of strategic changes offered to the enterprise to increase the efficiency of business functioning and a set of approaches to assessing the effectiveness and risks of implementing organizational changes. The proposed triad of elements of a comprehensive assessment of the key success factors of changes in the organization fits well into the model of D. Khayat - the ADKAR model, which allows you to assess the situation and manage changes both at the level of the organization as a whole and a specific employee.
RESEARCH ON THE ISSUES OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors: Shut Sergiy
Published: November 2024

Due to the capabilities offered by automation of management processes, the scope of application for information systems and technologies (IST) as a research subject is expanding exponentially, covering a wide range of related topics, fields of knowledge, and areas of activity. This expansion highlights the importance of studying the conceptual framework and trends in digital transformation. The purpose of this article is to examine the quantitative and qualitative structure of scientific publications on digitalization, key research directions, and to identify prospects for further developments in digital transformation. The article presents results of a bibliometric analysis of scientific publications on digitalization issues indexed in the SCOPUS scientometric database. The embedded analytical tools in SCOPUS were used to analyze the selected publications sample. Bibliometric indicators included: annual publication dynamics and the structure of scientific fields associated with these publications. An important part of the study is an analysis of the content of the most-cited publications in the sample. Keyword analysis revealed that the most commonly used keywords by authors are "digitalization," "transformation," and "innovation." It was found that digital transformation in scholarly work generally focuses on two areas: (1) digitalization as a product and outcome of IST application, aimed at meeting the needs of various stakeholders, and (2) digitalization as the process of IST creation. This result confirms the close link between digital transformation and innovative activities, highlighting two types of innovations: product-innovation and process-innovation. It was found that the relevance and continuous development of IST research are influenced by highly cited publications from researchers primarily affiliated with universities in developed countries. Bibliometric analysis of publications related to digital transformation has demonstrated a growing interest among researchers in this topic. Over the past decade, there has been a steady increase in the number of scientific articles dedicated to this issue, and the context in which the topic of digitalization is considered has proven to be quite diverse. Researchers from various countries are studying the impact of digitalization on the economy and social processes as a whole. Conclusions are drawn regarding the identified trends, and the potential for future research topics is summarized.
The development of determining motor qualities in children aged 10-12
Authors:   Department of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Geography, Tourism and Sport, University of Oradea, 1st University Street, 410087, Oradea, Romania, SĂVESCU Dragoș Vasile , PETRICA Pavel Ionuț ,   Bihorul High School with Sports Program, 4 Calea Matei Basarab, 410095, Oradea, Romania, SĂVESCU Bianca Cristina ,   Wenford Academy Theoretical High School, 13 Primariei Street, 410209, Oradea, Romania
Published: November 2024

Physical preparation is one of the most important components of sports training, supporting specific technical expressions to achieve sports performance. The lack of physical preparation in the training process for 10–12-year-old children, in the football game, can lead to the impossibility of developing the technical and tactical attributes they need during the match. The 10-12 years age group represents the most accessible period in the process of training young footballers. Thus, it is possible to act efficiently on the development of motor qualities, speed, and coordination, and motor qualities determined in the game of football at this age category. Thus, this study aims to evaluate and develop the main motor qualities we act on at this age in the football game. For the evaluation and development of the two qualities, a battery of tests was prepared that evaluates the speed and coordination of the players, and training plans were created to develop these determining motor qualities in the game. At the end of the research, it was observed that the progress between the initial and final testing is obvious, with the majority of players making progress between the two tests.
Overview of Coping Strategies for Caregivers of Elderly Individuals with Dementia at Senior Care Darmawan Park Sentul
Authors: Ismed Kern , Putri Maharani Ardi , Kistyanti Ni Made Rai
Published: November 2024

Dementia is a clinical condition that is mostly experienced by the elderly and can be identified by progressive cognitive decline that disrupts one’s ability to be independent. Elderly people with dementia require special services from others as caregivers who can provide good care in everyday life. However, caregivers often experience personal difficulties in caring for elderly people with dementia. Hence, they need strategies to deal with potential problems. This paper is a qualitative research with a case study approach. The aim of this study is to describe the coping strategies of caregivers of elderly dementia at Darmawan Park Sentul Senior Care.  The respondents of this study were two caregivers who worked for elderly people with dementia in Senior Care. Results shows that both subjects developed two coping strategies: problem-focused and emotion-focused coping.  The dominant coping strategy used by both respondents in this study was emotion-focused coping. The aspects of emotion-focused coping that are still used by both respondents are seeking social emotional support and self-control. The form of effort most often used by both respondents in dealing with their problems was telling the closest people around them, such as their family, friends, co-workers, and superiors, to get advice, attention, and suggestions.
The Role of Self-efficacy and Locus of Control on Work Readiness Among Gen Z
Authors: Nindyati Ayu Dwi , Elzahra Rizqi Awalia F , Rahmadhani Rivaldi Izza
Published: November 2024

As a generation who start entering the work force. Gen Z faces unique challenges and opportunities as they transition from education to employment. One issues that come up from this transition was readiness to work. The study explored how self-efficacy and locus of control influence work readiness in Generation Z. The research method use was quantitative research with multiple regression statistic to analyse the data. Respondents of the research were 70 students higher education in the last year ((M= 17; F= 53) and mean of age = 20.9 (20 years 10 months). The data were collect with questionnaire of general self-efficacy, locus of control and work readiness. The result show that self-efficacy significantly influence to work readiness, and locus of control did not influence to work readiness among generation Z. Based on this finding it  can see that to improve the students’ readiness to work, the intervention of self-efficacy was more useful than locus of control. This model suggests that training programs or interventions aimed at enhancing self-efficacy may be more effective in increasing work readiness than those that concentrate solely on the internal locus of control, especially among generation Z with all the uniqueness.
Relationship Between School Climate and Teacher Job Satisfaction: A Meta-Analytic Study
Authors: Ningtyas Lisa Dwi
Published: November 2024

It is said that a professional teacher is a teacher who performs well. One indicator of a teacher's good performance is that it can be seen from the high level of job satisfaction of the teacher. It is expected that teachers who have high job satisfaction can increase their professionalism in their work. Several previous studies said a relationship exists between school climate and teacher job satisfaction. Unlike previous research, this study aims to determine the strength of the relationship or the magnitude of the difference between school climate and job satisfaction through a meta-analysis method with ten highly reputable articles. The results show that school climate positively correlates with teacher job satisfaction. The advice is to obtain information about administration and management in developing a school climate. This is because the school climate can facilitate teacher job satisfaction by increasing teacher professionalism in performance to produce quality students following the goals of Indonesian education stated in the curriculum regarding educational goals.
Fostering Student Happiness in Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study in Elementary School
Authors: Wrediningsih Wresti , Sanjaya Ade Wira
Published: November 2024

Students` comfort while at school plays a vital role in learning. Teachers` representation is required to foster students` well-being. This mini research explores the perspective of the 1st-grade elementary school teachers on student well-being and their experience in promoting it. The data was obtained through an interview with one teacher and analyzed using the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) approach. The analysis results showed four themes: the principles of student well-being, the ways the teacher encourages students` well-being, and support and challenges for the teacher. This study concludes that the role of teachers is very important in providing a pleasant learning atmosphere for students. There are many ways that teachers can be creative with support from schools and the community
Brain drain outweighs brain circulation between the Global North and South
Authors: Herman Andrew , Andersen Jens Peter , Nielsen Mathias W.
Published: November 2024

International research mobility is increasing, as is the expectation that high- and low-income countries will mutually benefit. The once-dominant view of research mobility as “brain drain” has been replaced by a more optimistic narrative of “brain circulation”, built on the idea of cyclical talent flows that advantage all countries involved. But does this brain circulation model reflect the full picture for low- and middle-income countries, whose development depends on producing and retaining scientific talent? Our analysis of 16 years of international mobility flows in science suggests otherwise. While brain circulation increasingly occurs through temporary positions, joint affiliations, and return migration, a persistent pattern of brain drain remains, with Global South countries losing a growing share of their best-performing scientists to the Global North. Moreover, a differentiated hierarchy of talent flows is visible within the Global South. Some of the countries that lose the most talent to the Global North also attract the most talent from other Global South nations, offsetting their losses. But many others see substantial outflows of local talent to both the Global North and other Global South regions, compounding the issue. This differentiated pattern is also visible in the multiplex network structure of national inflows and outflows, where the relationship between sending talent to the Global North and receiving talent from the Global South is weaker than one would expect in random networks with a similar structure. Overall, our findings suggest a mixed reality. While visiting and return migration likely produce mutual benefits for Global North and Global South countries alike, this talent circulation is unlikely to offset the Global South's direct and indirect loss of its best-performing scientists.
The paucity of scientific data underpinning medical practice
Authors: Boesen Kim , Gluud Christian
Published: November 2024

Ideally, medical decisions should be backed up by underlying scientific data, preferably obtained from randomised clinical trials, to ensure that medical decisions are valid and reliable and lead to more benefit than harm. This is seldom the case. In this paper, we argue that only 10% of medical decisions are supported by scientifically sound data obtained from clinical trials without important limitations. We base this on how often medical doctors adhere to clinical guidelines, how often guideline recommendations are supported by clinical trials, and how often randomised clinical trials have important defects rendering their results invalid. We must acknowledge and embrace this uncertainty related to clinical practice and use it as a catalyst to conduct more – and better – randomised clinical trials to reduce the 90% knowledge gap that dominates our healthcare system.
Commentary: “Philippine Mental Health Act: Just an act? A call to look into the bi-directionality of mental health and economy”
Authors: Tan Myles Joshua Toledo , Maravilla Nicholle Mae Amor
Published: November 2024

This commentary builds on the previously published work titled "Philippine Mental Health Act: Just an Act? A Call to Look Into the Bi-directionality of Mental Health and Economy," which highlighted the reciprocal influence between mental health and economic stability in the Philippines. Expanding on these foundational insights, this paper delves into how mental health impacts labor productivity and economic resilience, while noting how economic downturns can exacerbate mental health challenges. Through advanced methodologies like causal inference, behavioral economics, and cost-benefit analysis, the authors advocate for empirical studies that could inform policies aimed at fostering both mental health and economic growth, thereby embedding mental health considerations into broader economic planning and development strategies.
Health is Beyond Genetics: On the Integration of Lifestyle and Environment in Real-Time for Hyper-Personalized Medicine
Authors: Tan Myles Joshua Toledo , Kasireddy Harishwar Reddy , Karim Hezerul Abdul , AlDahoul Nouar
Published: November 2024

Hyper-personalized medicine represents an advanced approach to healthcare, integrating real-time lifestyle, environmental, genetic, and biological data to tailor medical interventions for individual needs. This approach transcends traditional genetic profiling by focusing on the dynamic interplay between personal habits, environmental conditions, and physiological responses, allowing for truly customized treatment plans. Key lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise, and sleep, along with environmental factors like air quality and climate, play crucial roles in determining health outcomes and are continuously monitored to enable responsive healthcare adjustments.Enabling technologies, including quantum computing, artificial general intelligence (AGI), Internet of Things (IoT), and 6G connectivity, form the backbone of this model. Quantum computing provides the computational power necessary for analyzing vast datasets, while AGI interprets and adjusts data for ongoing health recommendations. IoT devices and 6G connectivity ensure seamless data collection and real-time feedback, allowing for immediate, personalized healthcare responses. This integrative model aligns with the European Commission’s Healthcare 5.0 framework, prioritizing sustainable, human-centered, and adaptable care. By addressing both individual and public health needs, hyper-personalized medicine holds transformative potential for creating a more responsive, equitable, and resilient healthcare system.
Beyond object identification: How train drivers evaluate the risk of collision
Authors: Müller Romy , Schmidt Judith
Published: November 2024

When trains collide with obstacles, the consequences are often severe. To assess how artificial intelligence might contribute to avoiding collisions, we need to understand how train drivers do it. What aspects of a situation do they consider when evaluating the risk of collision? In the present study, we assumed that train drivers do not only identify potential obstacles but interpret what they see in order to anticipate how the situation might unfold. However, to date it is unclear how exactly this is accomplished. Therefore, we assessed which cues train drivers use and what inferences they make. To this end, image-based expert interviews were conducted with 33 train drivers. Participants saw images with potential obstacles, rated the risk of collision, and explained their evaluation. Moreover, they were asked how the situation would need to change to decrease or increase collision risk. From their verbal reports, we extracted concepts about the potential obstacles, contexts, or consequences, and assigned these concepts to various categories (e.g., people’s identity, location, movement, action, physical features, and mental states). The results revealed that especially for people, train drivers reason about their actions and mental states, and draw relations between concepts to make further inferences. These inferences systematically differ between situations. Our findings emphasise the need to understand train drivers’ risk evaluation processes when aiming to enhance the safety of both human and automatic train operation.
Performance of a bioreactor using HCC fillers for sewage treatment
Authors: yan zichun , Zeng Rong , Shen Li
Published: November 2024

The experiments prepared bio-fillers using corn cobs as raw materials. Heat modification was identified as the optimal method by comparing the physical and chemical properties (roughness, porosity, water immersion stability, and compressive strength) of unmodified, acid modified, alkali modified, and heat modified corn cobs. Subsequently, the heat modification conditions were optimized, and the heat-treated corn cob (HCC) was utilized in a laboratory-scale A/O bio-contact oxidation device to observe the removal efficiency of pollutants while also assessing the lifespan of HCC. The results demonstrated that the roughness, water immersion stability, and porosity of HCC were superior to those of corn cobs treated with the other three methods. The compressive strength of HCC prepared under optimal heat modification conditions (260 ± 5°C for 50 minutes) ranged from 0.92 to 0.99 MPa, with porosity reaching up to 52.03%. Under the conditions of an influent flow rate of 200 L/d, a reflux ratio of 1, an aeration volume of 0.2 m3/h, and a sludge retention time of 15 days, the average removal rates of COD, TN, NH4+-N, and TP from domestic sewage were 90.1%, 72.76%, 89.57%, and 55.50%, respectively. The effluent could be used for agricultural irrigation. The lifespan assessment indicated that HCC fillers could be used for up to 12 months. In summary, corn cobs served as effective fillers for the treatment of rural sewage.
Unconditionally stable symplectic integrators for the Navier-Stokes equations and other dissipative systems
Authors: Sungkeetanon Sutthikiat , Gaglione Joseph , Chapman Robert , Kelly Tyler , Cushman Howard , Odom Blakeley , MacGavin Bryan , Elamin Gafar , Washuta Nathan , Crosmer Jonathan , DeVoria Adam , Sanders John
Published: November 2024

Symplectic integrators offer vastly superior performance over traditional numerical techniques for conservative dynamical systems, but their application to \emph{dissipative} systems is inherently difficult due to dissipative systems' lack of symplectic structure. Leveraging the intrinsic variational structure of higher-order dynamics, this paper presents a general technique for applying existing symplectic integration schemes to dissipative systems, with particular emphasis on viscous fluids modeled by the Navier-Stokes equations. Two very simple such schemes are developed here. Not only are these schemes unconditionally stable for dissipative systems, they also outperform traditional methods with a similar degree of complexity in terms of accuracy for a given time step. For example, in the case of viscous flow between two infinite, flat plates, one of the schemes developed here is found to outperform both the implicit Euler method and the explicit fourth-order Runge-Kutta method in predicting the velocity profile. To the authors' knowledge, this is the very first time that a symplectic integration scheme has been applied successfully to the Navier-Stokes equations. We interpret the present success as direct empirical validation of the canonical Hamiltonian formulation of the Navier-Stokes problem recently published by Sanders~\emph{et al.} More sophisticated symplectic integration schemes are expected to exhibit even greater performance. It is hoped that these results will lead to improved numerical methods in computational fluid dynamics.
Perplexing Patterns of Personality Co-development: Findings from a 17-year Longitudinal Study of Mexican-origin Families
Authors: Warfel Evan A. , Beck Emorie D , Robins Richard , Sutin Angelina
Published: November 2024

The present study addresses a fundamental yet largely neglected question about personality development: To what extent are changes in parent personality traits associated with changes in their child's personality traits? Numerous developmental processes suggest that parent and child personality might have transactional associations over time, contributing to their co-development. This co-development may be homotypic (e.g., associations between changes in Parent and changes in Child Conscientiousness) and heterotypic (e.g., associations between changes in Parent Conscientiousness and changes in Child Extraversion). In addition to investigating the extent to which parent and child personality co-develops, we also investigated the extent to which parental (mother and father) personality co-develops. We tested these ideas using bivariate growth curve models of personality trait assessments from a 17-year longitudinal study of 674 Mexican-origin families. Intercepts of parent and child trait trajectories were generally correlated, but we did not find significant correlations between the slopes, contrary to our expectation of parent-child co-development. We found stronger evidence for co-development in mom-dad dyads, with significant slope-slope correlations for Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Openness. In almost all cases, these findings generalized across child gender, child nativity, and parental age. We discuss the implications of the findings for adolescent personality development.
INTRODUCING EMOTIONAL EDUCATION IN THE CLASSROOM: Becoming Conscious of the Unconscious Utilizing the Conflict Analysis Battery
Authors: Levis Albert
Published: November 2024

In this study we introduce the formal theoretical conceptualization of psychology and apply it to the integration of the three components of the Self-regulated learning (SRL) experience. The Formal Theory through the analysis of the creative process identifies emotions as energetic entities and the unconscious as an energy transformation homeostatic conflict resolution mechanism, a scientifically defined, graphically portrayable, qualifiable and measurable conflict resolution entity. We identify its two components: a six emotions energetic dialectic leading predictably to four types of conflict resolution. This entity unites cognition, emotions, and behaviors into an organic testable, measurable continuum. A three prong emotional education program addresses the three domains leading to accurate and useful self-regulating insights. The cognitive component introduces the new science, integrating psychology, morality and physics by examining art exhibits; the psychological component uses the Conflict Analysis Battery (CAB) self-assessment for self-discovery; the behavior modification component examines cultural paradigms of four alternative ways of managing power and attitude as complementary relational modalities. In a study of the self-guided online delivery of the CAB to 47 participants, we examine the program’s emotional impact by reviewing the participants’ comments on the learning experience and their responses to a query evaluating the program’s didactic, diagnostic and therapeutic objectives. We conclude that since behavior has become a science educators should introduce Emotional Education to enhance SLR objectives.
Cost benefit analysis of recreational public park (A Case of Tikapur Banglaw Park)
Authors: Subedi Khem Raj
Published: November 2024

This paper is based on the Cost Benefit Analysis study of Tikapur Banglaw Park (TBP) of Tikapur Municipality in Kailali district. The main objective of this study is to estimate the recreational benefits of TBP, calculation of consumers' surplus per visitor per trip of individual visitors and calculation of benefit cost ratio of the Park. The Individual Travel Cost Method (ITCM) has been employed to capture the non-market benefits of the Park. This study is based on the survey of 101 visitors of the Park during mid March to mid April 2016. The Poisson regression model has been used to estimate consumer surplus of the visitors. The study shows that visit rate of visitors of Park is inversely correlated with travel cost and age of the visitors and  positively correlated with household income of the visitors. The mean consumer's surplus per visitor per trip is estimated to be about NPR 2475. The aggregated consumer surplus for the annual park visitors calculated to be NPR 351 million. The estimated opportunity cost of the Park in terms of agricultural production is about NPR 9.99 million per annum. The total benefit is NPR 355 million and total cost is NPR 130 million. The benefit cost ratio is 27.43. The study clearly finds that the Tikapur Banglaw Park generates significantly higher level of public welfare. Therefore, Tikapur Municipality should formulate timely project intervention to upgrade quality of TBP.
सीमान्तकृत समुदायको समावेशीकरणको सन्दर्भमा सामुदायिक रेडियो टीकापुर १०१ मेगाहर्ज
Authors: शाही मीनबहादुर
Published: November 2024

सीमान्तकतृ समुदायहरुको समावेशीकरणको सन्दर्भमा सामुदायिक रेिडयो टीकापुर एक लघु अनुसन्धान हो । सामुदायिक रेडियो टीकापरु एफएम १०१ मेगाहर्ज, २०६३ फागनु बाट प्रसारण प्रारम्भ गरी यस रेडियोले समुन्नत समाजका लागि समावेशी आवाज भन्ने नारा तय गरको छ । यस अध्ययनमा सीमान्तकृत समुदायका रुपमा महिला, बालबालिका, अपाङ्ग, दलित, भूमिहीन तथा अल्पसङख््यक वादी, राजी तथा मुस्लिम समुदायको रेडियोमा पहँचु तथा कार्यक्रम प्रसारणमा उक्त समुदायलाई सम्बाधे नको गरको अवस्थाको अध्ययन गरिएको छ । यो अध्ययन वर्णात्मक विधिमा आधारित छ । यसमा अध्ययनको उद्देश्य प्राप्त गर्नका लागि लक्षित समूह छलफल, मख्य सूचना दाताहरुसगँ को अन्तर्वार्ता, अवलोकन तथा सामदुायिक रेlडयो टीकापुरबाट प्रसारित साप्ताहिक कार्यक्रम,समाचारका विषयवस्तु , रेडियोको नीति, रणनीति, वार्षिक प्रतिवदेन तथा अन्य सन्दर्भ पुस्तकहरुको अध्ययन गरिएको छ । अध्ययनले रेडियोको संरचना, समाचार, प्रसारित कार्यक्रम मा लक्षित समुदायको समावेशीताको अवस्था र नीति तथा रणनीति अनुसार सीमान्तकृत समुदाायलाई व्यवहारमा समेट्न खाजेको छ कि छैन भनी अवस्था पत्ता लगाउने प्रयास यस अध्ययनले गरेको  छ ।
Organizational justice among teachers: a case of boarding schools of Tikapur Municipality
Authors: Kandel Damodar
Published: November 2024

This study is designed to explore the organizational commitment and job performance as the driver for organizational justice. Questionnaires were distributed to 49 teachers from 13 boarding schools located in Tikapur Municipality. Majority of the respondents (67.5%) falls in the category of Intermediate level, about 32.5% respondents were form the bachelor level and 67.53% respondents were male and about 32.5 % respondents were female. Descriptive statistics and correlation were used to analysis the data. Using correlation and regression equation, organizational commitment and job performance were related with organizational justice. The result showed that job performance and organizational commitment have positive effects on organizational justice. Moreover, relation of three variables practices positive impact on organizational performance. It was concluded organizational commitment and job performance, that are necessary for organizational justice, are used on the school sector on satisfactory levels.
Reading comprehension of graduate students in IELTS
Authors: Paudel Jnanu Raj
Published: November 2024

International Language Testing System (IELTS) is a prominent examination for the most of the youths in the world to pursue their study in the country where English is spoken as a native language. It has become the part of their career. As IELTS format consists testing of four language skills; listening, speaking, reading and writing, the researcher carried out to find the reading proficiency of the students studying in Bachelors level in relation to the scoring system. The researcher also aimed at exploring the difficulties faced by the students while attempting reading text. The sample size of the study consisted of 30 students studying in Humanities, Education and   anagement of Tikapur Multiple Campus. The informants were selected using purposive non random sampling in a proportionate way. A questionnaire consisting of five set of reading text based on IELTS examination was used as a data collection tool. The data were analyzed and interpreted descriptively and statistically. The result of the data obtained revealed that the reading proficiency of the students in IELTS text is extremely limited. The average band is three which indicates that the informants are categorized under extremely limited user. They convey and understand only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
Awareness and utilization of reproductive rights among the laborer women in Tikapur Municipality
Authors: Upadhayay Parbati Kumari
Published: November 2024

The present study on awareness and utilization of reproductive rights among laborer women in Tikapur Municipality. Reproductive rights are the rights of individuals to decide whether to reproduce and have reproductive health. It includes an individual's right to plan a family, terminate a pregnancy, use contraceptives, learn about sex education in public school and gain access to reproductive health services. The main objectives of this study was to find about the knowledge and utilization of reproductive rights among laborer women. Descriptive study was conducted among 51 laborer women by using non probability purposive sampling method and interview school was used to collect data from eligible laborer women in specially house contraction place. Among 51 respondents most of them (31%) were from age group, (20-24 years) least (7.8%) from early reproductive age group mean age of respondents is (=29 years). Respondents in the study area were from different ethnicity. Cast and religion.Nearly 59%. Responsedents can read and write. Among literate respondents majority (90%) were aware about reproductive health. Among aware respondents all most all were aware about the areas of family planning. About 90% respondents had listend about women empowering programmed among them only few (8%) participation in this programme. Majority of the respondents were visited of ANC and PNC. The conclusion of this study majority of the respondents were aware about reproductive health. At the end comparative studies between educated and no educated is large scale are necessary for generalization of the study result.