bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Addressing the Integration Challenges of People with Disabilities in Society and the Labor Market: Implementation of Interventions and Research Outcomes
Authors:   St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Skaras Panagiotis
Published: November 2024

The article delves into the education and rehabilitation of people with disabilities, focusing in particular on children with motor skill abnormalities and deafness. Its goals include understanding the biological aspects of these conditions, assessing their psychological impact, and exploring pathways to recovery and rehabilitation. The study highlights the importance of ensuring equal opportunities for people with disabilities, promoting their socialization, and facilitating access to education, employment, and social services. In addition, it explores the obstacles faced by people with disabilities in the labor market and suggests strategies for their successful integration. We implement a six-month intervention program that is evaluated for its effectiveness using psychiatric rating scales to measure various parameters. The research question aims to determine whether the observed differences in the examined parameters are due to the intervention or to the natural variation of the randomly selected sample. The response demonstrates the intervention itself, and the conclusions are of particular interest.
Modern Educational Technologies in Preschool Education
Authors:   Department for Information and In-Service Teacher Training of Trakia University, Borisova Penka
Published: November 2024

The article presents the advantages of modern educational technologies in preschool education, which are based on information and communication technologies. In the modern era of globalization, the information society is developing at an extremely serious pace, which requires the adaptation of preschool education to the requirements of reality. The needs of children today are largely related to technological progress, which is why it is necessary to lay the foundations of digital competencies in kindergarten, which in turn support the cognitive development of children.
Creative Approaches to Book Illustration
Authors:   St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, Stakhova Tatiana
Published: November 2024

The paper is devoted to various creative approaches that an artist can apply to book design and illustration. These approaches are accompanied by examples of works by famous artists. The conclusion is made that the systematic analysis of creative approaches to book illustration in classes with students is important for increasing their visual literacy, activating creative thinking and developing professional skills.
VASCULOPATIA LIVEDOIDE: É OU NÃO UMA PSEUDOVASCULITE?
Authors: Vago Ana Luiza Pazinatto , Gazzinelli Marcella Seguro , Gazzinelli Gabriela Seguro , Dutra Ana Luiza Cerutti , Resende Mariah Stein , Tauz Betina Sthel , Schroth Milena Marinho Malisek , Batista Júlia Mendes
Published: November 2024

A vasculite é um grupo de doenças caracterizado pela inflamação direta e/ou necrose da parede dos vasos sanguíneos, com comprometimento funcional, podendo gerar hemorragias, isquemias e infartos em diversos órgãos, com diferentes manifestações clínicas. A heterogeneidade das manifestações clínicas, laboratoriais, radiológicas e até histológicas, aliada, às vezes, à falta de uma definição etiopatogênica completa, cria obstáculos para uma classificação única e definitiva. As vasculites podem ser classificadas em primárias (idiopáticas, leucocitoclásticas, Wegener, Churg-Strauss, poliangiite microscópica), secundárias (relacionadas a doenças do tecido conjuntivo, drogas, infecções paraneoplásicas), vasculites incidentais, como as pós-traumáticas (decorrentes de frio, calor, trauma direto, radiação etc.), e pseudovasculites. O presente estudo, por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica, visa analisar as características clínicas, laboratoriais e histológicas das vasculites, com foco específico na vasculopatia livedoide, a fim de determinar se ela pode ser classificada como uma pseudovasculite.
C4 Photosynthesis at Barro Colorado Island, Panama
Authors: Winter Klaus
Published: November 2024

C4 photosynthesis is one of three metabolic pathways found in the photosynthetic tissues of vascular plants for assimilation of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Like crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis, C4 photosynthesis has evolved from the ancestral C3 pathway. C4 photosynthesis is an adaptation that enhances CO2 assimilation in warm, high-light environments. On Barro Colorado Island (BCI), C4 photosynthesis (including variations of it) occurs in close to 60 her?baceous species from six families: Hydrocharitaceae, Cyperaceae, Poaceae, Euphorbia?ceae, Amaranthaceae, and Portulacaceae. Plants are typically found in clearings and not inside the forest, and about one-third of the C4 species are non-native. With at least 42 C4 species, Poaceae is the greatest contributor to the C4 flora of BCI. One grass species, Homolepis aturensis (Kunth) Chase has C3–C4 intermediate characteristics termed C2 photosynthesis. Portulaca oleracea L. (Portulacaceae) is a C4 plant with the remark?able capacity to also exhibit CAM photosynthesis under conditions of water-deficit stress. Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle (Hydrocharitaceae) is a submerged species that lacks Kranz-anatomy typical of fully developed C4. The species usually exhibits C3 photosynthesis but induces a C4 CO2 concentrating pathway when CO2 concentration in the water declines.
Uso y Preferencia de microhábitat de Liolaemus nigroviridis Müller & Hellmich 1932 (Squamata, Liolaemidae): diferencias espaciales, estacionales, diarias y etarias
Authors: Mella Ávila Jorge , Mella-Romero Jorge , Allendes Juan L.
Published: November 2024

Este estudio se centra en el uso y preferencia de microhábitat de Liolaemus nigroviridis, una lagartija endémica de Chile. Cuantificamos si efectivamente esta especie es predominantemente saxícola, y si dicha conducta varía analizando factores espaciales, temporales, diarios y ontogenéticos. Demostramos que los adultos de L. nigroviridis son claramente saxícolas, independiente del lugar, de la estación del año y de la hora del día (desde un mínimo de 52% hasta un máximo de 88% de uso de rocas), y que en Farellones prefieren las rocas por sobre los arbustos y la tierra. En cambio, los juveniles de L. nigroviridis muestran una conducta más irregular, ya que son predominantemente saxícolas, independiente de la estación del año (aunque en menor grado que lo adultos, con menor % de uso), pero dependiendo de la hora del día.
Choosing a model object for reproducing abdominal tuberculosis
Authors: Plotkin D. V. , Reshetnikov M. N. , Vinogradova T. I. , Zyuzya Yu. R. , Gafarov U. O. , Zhuravlev V. Y. , Sinitsyn M. V. , Rodoman G. V. , Bogorodskaya E. M.
Published: November 2024

Animal modeling of tuberculosis is necessary to study the pathogenesis of the disease and the immune response. Attempts to simulate various models of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis made on laboratory animals that are considered the most susceptible to tuberculosis infection. The simulation of extrapulmonary forms of tuberculosis has serious difficulties and the number of patented models is extremely limited. Due to the frequent cases of tuberculosis extrapulmonary manifestations among the cohort of patients with immunosuppressive state, it is necessary to study the pathogenesis and combined organ-lesions in abdominal tuberculosis, to develop possible options for conservative and surgical treatment. To do this, it is necessary to return to the modeling of a specific process and to the search for the optimal model animal. Materials and methods. We considered mice and rabbits as the optimal model. The first experimental infection was carried out on 5 male mice of the C57/Black6 line and 10 male rabbits of the Soviet Chinchilla breed, which were infected by intraperitoneal injection of a suspension of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Results. No signs of tuberculous inflammation of the peritoneum and intestines found in any of the animal species. Generalized tuberculosis detected in all mice without the formation of a granulomatous process. In a case of the rabbits, four animals showed the complete absence of signs of tuberculosis, and the other six had a lesion of the lung tissue only, at that morphologically pulmonary tuberculosis was similar to human tuberculosis in many respects. Conclusion. The results of our experiment indicate the practicability of using rabbits for modeling abdominal tuberculosis, similar in its chronic course and morphological features to human tuberculosis.
Features of the course of COVID-19 pneumonia in patients with HIV/tuberculosis co-infection
Authors: Rakhvalov A. P. , Stetsyuk L. D. , Sinitsyn M. V. , Bogorodskaya E. M.
Published: November 2024

The article presents X-ray and clinical and laboratory data of 85 patients with COVID-19 pneumonia and combined HIV / tuberculosis infection who were treated at Moscow Research and Clinical Center for TB Control of the Moscow Government Health Department are described in 2020. A comparative analysis of radiological changes in lung lesions in COVID-19 pneumonia in these patients was carried out, depending on the results of PCR diagnostics, immune status, IgM and IgG levels. A positive PCR test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA established in 81.2%. Weakly expressed radiological signs of COVID-19 pneumonia are determined in patients with combined HIV / tuberculosis infection. The detection rate of COVID-19 pneumonia according to MSCT was 48.2%, with a predominance of CT-1 and CT-2 – 30.59% and 12.94%, and absence of CT-4 .There were no significant differences between the level of CD4+ lymphocytes (M = 78 cl/mm3) and the severity of radiological manifestations, which does not allow us to draw unambiguous conclusions about the role of the level of immune status and requires further study.
Metrado de carga en edificaciones: método tradicional manualmente y computacionales (ETABS)
Authors: Rupay Marcos , Baltazar Yesenia , Flores Asly , Malpartida Abel
Published: November 2024

El proceso de metrado de carga en edificaciones es crucial para garantizar la seguridad estructural y la eficiencia en el diseño y construcción de estructuras. Este estudio científico examina diversas metodologías de metrado de carga utilizadas en la ingeniería civil y arquitectura, evaluando su precisión, ventajas y limitaciones. Se comparan enfoques tradicionales tanto manualmente como métodos computacionales avanzados, considerando factores como la complejidad estructural, la carga en vivo y muerta, así como las condiciones sísmicas. Los hallazgos destacan la importancia de adoptar enfoques integrales y precisos para el metrado de carga, con implicaciones significativas para el diseño y la seguridad de las edificaciones.
Descriptores de la precipitación de la cuenca del río cachi de Ayacucho
Authors: Pereda Alex , Jiménez Julio , Ramírez Denlis , Tairo Ruth
Published: November 2024

El estudio, expone los descriptores de la precipitación observados en la cuenca del río Cachi, durante 1991 al 2008, por la naturaleza de su desarrollo, es cuantitativa descriptiva, no experimental, longitudinal, actuada sobre una serie cronológica de 3016 registros de la precipitación mensual en 22 estaciones hidrometeorológicas administradas por el Gobierno Regional de Ayacucho. Los datos fueron organizados en Excel y procesados en SPSS, luego se realizó el análisis de varianza, aplicando la estadística descriptiva y las comparaciones múltiples de Duncan, observándose que  al menos uno de los promedios de la precipitación mensual es diferente de los otros. Los resultados revelaron que, de 1991 al 1999, la precipitación mensual promedio en la cuenca presentó pequeñas variaciones cíclicas que denota fluctuación de un nivel muy bajo a uno ligeramente alto, a excepción del año 1993 con una precipitación acentuada en un nivel alto. En los demás años del periodo, la precipitación muestra mayor variación con picos pronunciados ubicados en un nivel alto y muy alto; además, en los meses de verano la precipitación mensual media es la más alta del año, en los demás meses es muy baja, en especial en los meses de mayo a julio; asimismo, se determinó que la precipitación en la Cuenca Alta varía de 18.97 a 98.00 mm y en la Cuenca Media oscila de 43.92 a 97.90 mm. Con estas estimaciones no se cumple la relación inversa entre la precipitación y la altitud de estación.
Impact of anxiety symptoms on dialysis adherence and complication rates: A longitudinal observational study
Authors: Huang Peng , Huang Hai-Ting , Ma Jing , Pang Jun , Zhang Yu-Yuan , Ma Chun-Hui , Wang Si-Dan , Liang Xiong-Zhuang , Wang Jie
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Anxiety is a common psychological comorbidity in patients undergoing dialysis, yet its impact on treatment adherence and complication rates remains understudied. We designed a longitudinal observational study to investigate these relationships, based on the hypothesis that higher anxiety symptoms would be associated with increased complication rates and negatively associated with adherence to the dialysis regimen.

AIM

To investigate the relationship between anxiety symptoms, dialysis adherence, and complication rates in patients undergoing dialysis over a 24-month period.

METHODS

This observational study analyzed data from 250 adult patients who underwent hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis at three Affiliated Hospitals of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities over a period of 24 months. Anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety subscale at baseline and every 6 months. Dialysis adherence was evaluated through attendance records, interdialytic weight gain, and patient-reported medication adherence. We recorded complications (infections, cardiovascular events, and hospitalizations) and used mixed-effects models and survival analyses to infer associations between anxiety symptoms, adherence measures, and complication rates.

RESULTS

Higher anxiety symptoms were significantly associated with poorer dialysis adherence, including increased missed sessions [incidence rate ratio = 1.32, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.18-1.47, P < 0.001], greater interdialytic weight gain (β = 0.24, 95%CI: 0.15-0.33, P < 0.001), and lower medication adherence (odds ratio = 0.85, 95%CI: 0.78-0.93, P < 0.001). Patients with clinically significant anxiety (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety subscale ≥ 8) had a higher risk of complications [hazard ratio (HR) = 1.68, 95%CI: 1.32-2.14, P < 0.001], particularly infections (HR = 1.89, 95%CI: 1.41-2.53, P < 0.001) and cardiovascular events (HR = 1.57, 95%CI: 1.18-2.09, P = 0.002). The relationship between anxiety and complications was partially mediated by adherence measures.

CONCLUSION

Anxiety symptoms in patients undergoing dialysis are associated with poorer treatment adherence and increased complication rates. Regular screening and targeted interventions to address symptoms may improve adherence and clinical outcomes.
Bibliometric and visual study of narcolepsy from 2000 to 2023
Authors: Yang Chao , Sun Li-Li , Wang Shuai , Li Huan , Zhang Kai
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

More studies explored the prevalence, causes, associated conditions, and therapeutic strategies of narcolepsy. With an increasing focus on understanding narcolepsy’s prevalence, associated conditions, and therapeutic strategies, there’s a notable absence of bibliometric analyses summarizing trends in research and identifying emerging areas of focus within this field.

AIM

To conduct a bibliometric analysis to investigate the current status and frontiers of narcolepsy.

METHODS

The documents related to narcolepsy are obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection database (WoSCC) from January 1st, 2000, to December 31th, 2023, and VOS viewer 1.6.16, and the WoSCC’s literature analysis wire were used to conduct the bibliometric analysis.

RESULTS

A total of 4672 publications related to narcolepsy were included, and 16182 authors across 4397 institutions and 96 countries/regions contributed to these documents in 1131 different journals. The most productive author, institution, country and journal were Yves Dauvilliers, Stanford University, United States, and Sleep Medicine, respectively. The first high-cited document was published in Nature in 2005 by Saper et al , and this research underscores the role of certain neurons in ensuring the stability of sleep-wake transitions, offering insights into narcolepsy’s pathophysiology.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the main research hotspots and frontiers in the field of narcolepsy are the diagnosis of narcolepsy, pathological mechanism of narcolepsy and the treatment of narcolepsy. More studies are needed to explore effective strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of narcolepsy.
Heart abnormality associates with a wide spectrum of psychiatric disorders: Evidence from Mendelian randomization analyses
Authors: Chen Xue-Shi , Song Zi-Yan , Chen Xuan-Long , Bo Yi-Ming , Li Li-Liang
Published: November 2024

Psychiatric disorders and heart abnormality are closely interconnected. Previous knowledge has been well-established that psychiatric disorders can lead to increased cardiovascular morbidity and even sudden cardiac death. Conversely, whether heart abnormality contributes to psychiatric disorders remains rarely studied. The work by Zhang et al pointed out that chronic heart failure had effects on the anxiety and depression (AD) severity, and indices including left ventricular ejection fraction, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide and interleukin-6 were independent risk factors for AD severity. In addition to the aforementioned AD, we herein find that heart failure might additionally impact the development of autism spectrum disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (albeit P > 0.05), and significantly protects against the presence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), [odds ratio (OR) = 0.61, P = 0.0071] by using a Mendelian randomization analysis. Bradycardia is also a protective factor for ADHD (OR = 0.61, P = 0.0095), whereas hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a mild risk factor for schizophrenia (OR = 1.02, P = 0.032). These data suggest a wide spectrum of psychiatric disorders secondary to heart abnormality, and we highlight more psychiatric care that should be paid to patients with heart abnormality.
Revisiting dexamethasone dosage in COVID-19 management
Authors: Varama Abhishet
Published: November 2024

The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has necessitated rapid advancements in therapeutic strategies, with dexamethasone emerging as a key treatment for severe cases. This editorial discusses the systematic review conducted by Sethi et al , published in the World Journal of Virology . The review critically examines the efficacy and safety of varying dosages of dexamethasone in severe COVID-19 patients, providing a comprehensive meta-analysis that underscores the current clinical recommendations favoring a low-dose regimen. Despite these findings, the review highlights the potential benefits of tailored dosages for specific patient subgroups, suggesting a need for personalized treatment approaches. This editorial expands on the implications of these findings, advocating for the integration of evolving clinical data into treatment protocols and calling for further research into patient-specific responses to therapy. It emphasizes the importance of adaptability and precision in pandemic response, urging the medical community to consider both the robustness of existing evidence and the potential for innovative approaches to enhance patient outcomes in the face of global health challenges.
Eco-Optimized Route Planning A Sustainable Short-Path Algorithm for Product Delivery
Authors:   University College of Science, Saifabad, Osmania University., Srinivas Cheekatla
Published: November 2024

Efficient product delivery is a critical component of modern logistics, and optimizing delivery routes can significantly
reduce costs and environmental impact. This study proposes a short-path algorithm tailored for eco-friendly product
delivery, incorporating factors such as carbon emissions, fuel consumption, traffic patterns, and vehicle-specific
constraints. The algorithm models the delivery network as a weighted graph, where edge weights reflect both logistical
and environmental costs.
By integrating real-time data on road conditions, traffic congestion, and renewable energy infrastructure, the algorithm
dynamically identifies routes that minimize emissions while ensuring timely deliveries. Multi-objective optimization
techniques are employed to balance efficiency with sustainability goals, allowing for the consideration of both
economic and environmental objectives in decision-making. This approach demonstrates how environmentally
conscious logistics can align with operational objectives, supporting green supply chains and regulatory compliance,
especially in industries where sustainability is a key concern. Moreover, the system incorporates adaptive learning
mechanisms to continuously improve route planning by leveraging historical data on delivery performance, which
further refines the optimization process over time. The proposed solution is particularly relevant for urban deliveries
and intercity logistics, offering a scalable framework adaptable to various vehicle types, including electric and hybrid
fleets. The ability to integrate electric vehicles' charging station data and energy consumption into the route planning
process enhances the overall sustainability of the delivery network.
The results highlight the potential for reducing the environmental footprint of logistics operations while maintaining
economic viability. By optimizing delivery routes in real-time, businesses can achieve significant fuel savings, lower
emissions, and increase operational efficiency. This work contributes to the growing field of sustainable logistics and
serves as a foundation for future advancements in green transportation systems. It also lays the groundwork for
incorporating emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles, machine learning for traffic prediction, and advanced
energy management systems to further enhance the sustainability and efficiency of product delivery networks.

Keywords: Eco-optimization, route planning, sustainable logistics, short-path algorithm, product delivery
College Management System and Enquiry with Chatbot Using AI
Authors: Bere, Sachin Sukhadev , Hanchate Dinesh Bhagwan
Published: November 2024

The College Management System is an Web-based application that represents a new technical way to manage all
department-related work. A smart college management system is useful for both students and colleges. On existing
systems, all activities are performed manually. It is very expensive and time-consuming. The proposed system allows
students to view the results using an Android phone. The data is stored on the university server. Save the data using
SQL Server. A chat-bots aims to make a conversation between both human and machine. The machine has been

embedded knowledge to identify the sentences and making a decision itself as a response to answer a question. Chat-
bots will be completely based on a text-based user interface, allowing the user to type commands and receive text as

well as text to speech response. Chat-bots are usually stateful services, remembering previous commands in order to
provide functionality. It can be utilized securely by an even larger audience when chat-bots technology is
integrated with popular web services
.Keywords: College Management System, Student Information System, Login and Registration, Attendance
Management, Academic Performance Tracking, Result Uploading, Feedback System, SQL Server, Paperless System
NLP (Natural language processing), Sentiment Analysis, synsets, Word Net etc.
The Impact of Social Media on the Perception and Purchase of Luxury Brands
Authors:   Digital Marketing Manager Trust Fintech Limited, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, Rawat Aishwarya Santoshsingh
Published: November 2024

The rise of social media has significantly transformed the luxury marketing landscape, presenting opportunities and
challenges for luxury brands striving to balance accessibility and exclusivity. This study examines the impact of
social media on consumer perception and purchasing behavior in the luxury segment. It explores how platforms
like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest have redefined brand visibility, consumer engagement, and aspirational value.
Through a mixed-methods approach involving surveys of luxury consumers and interviews with industry
professionals, this research identifies key factors influencing perception, such as visual storytelling, influencer
collaborations, and user-generated content (UGC). The findings reveal that while social media enhances brand
awareness and purchase intent, it also poses risks of diluting exclusivity if not managed carefully.
This study underscores the need for luxury brands to adopt platform-specific strategies, focusing on high-quality
content and authentic partnerships. It highlights the importance of preserving the aspirational appeal central to
luxury branding while leveraging digital channels to connect with modern consumers. These insights offer
actionable recommendations for luxury brands to optimize their social media presence without compromising their
premium identity.
Lightweight Machine Learning-Based DOS Attack Detection in Wireless Sensor Networks Using Decision Tree and Information Gain
Authors:   Arunachala College of Engineering for Women, J Iswarya , M.E, Ph.D Dr. T. V. Chithra ,   Arunachala College of Engineering for Women
Published: November 2024

Abstract—Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are rapidly
expanding across various domains due to their unique
characteristics and performance capabilities. However, these
networks are highly vulnerable to a range of security threats,
particularly Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks, which are among
the most common in WSNs. This paper explores the
vulnerabilities of WSNs, focusing on DoS threats, and reviews
current techniques for their detection. It introduces a
lightweight machine learning-based approach using a decision
tree (DT) algorithm with the Information Gain (IG) feature
selection method for efficient DoS detection. Tested on an
enhanced WSN-DS dataset, the proposed method
demonstrated high accuracy and minimal processing time
compared to other classifiers, such as XGBoost, and RF. This

efficiency makes the proposed method well-suited for real-
time DoS attack detection in resource-constrained WSNs.

Keywords—Machine Learning,Decision Tree
(DT),Information Gain (IG),DoS attack detection
Impact of Digital Transformation on Business Operations and Customer Experience
Authors:   Nims University Jaipur Rajasthan, Adlakha Astha
Published: November 2024

Digital change is redefining how businesses work and connect with customers, incorporating advanced technologies

into all areas of organizational operations. Using technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), large-
scale data analysis, and automation, businesses can simplify procedures, improve efficiency, and

make informed decisions based on data to boost productivity and ensure customer satisfaction. In today’s
competitive setting, it is crucial to adapt, as customer demands for personalized and quick services
are high. However,the process of incorporating digital technology also poses difficulties such as expenses for implem
entation, security threats in cyberspace, and the necessity for improving employees' skills. This study explores how
digital changes affect business activities and customer satisfaction. It looks at the advantages, difficulties, and
strategic consequences for maintaining a competitive edge in a changing digital environment.
Classification of Chest Disease Detection Using X-Ray Images through the Implantation of Efficientnetv2
Authors: Anushya A Mrs. , T Thai Mrs. Pon L
Published: November 2024

Abstract—Chest diseases encompass a broad
spectrum of conditions that can severely affect both
respiratory and cardiovascular health. These diseases
may arise from various factors, including infections,
environmental influences, genetic predispositions,
and lifestyle choices. To address these challenges, this
project proposes a system for chest disease detection
using X-ray images, employing the EfficientNet V2
model.The methodology begins with preprocessing
steps, where an Adaptive Median Filter is used to
enhance the quality of X-ray images by reducing
noise while preserving important features for
analysis. After preprocessing, Fuzzy C-Means (FCM)
Image Segmentation is applied to precisely identify
key regions within the images, improving the
robustness of the classification model. EfficientNet
V2 is then employed to extract features and classify
the images, offering improved accuracy compared to
traditional methods.Additionally, Local Binary
Patterns (LBP) are incorporated for feature
extraction, further enriching the input data for the
model.This proposed framework aims to automate
the diagnostic process, reducing the reliance on
manual interpretation by radiologists. Experimental
results demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach
in accurately identifying and classifying chest
diseases, thereby contributing to faster and more
efficient patient care. The entire project is
implemented using Python.

Keywords—Fuzzy C-Means (FCM),Local Binary
Patterns (LBP), Convolutional Neural Network, Lung
Disease.
Registro de jornada y alcance del derecho de información de los representantes de los trabajadores en relación con los datos personales de identificación de las personas trabajadoras.
Authors: Nogueira Guastavino Magdalena
Published: November 2024

Para el correcto cumplimiento de la función constitucional de las organizaciones sindicales, el empleador debe ceder los datos relativos a la identificación (nombre y apellidos), la provincia y la población de los trabajadores a los que se refiere el registro de jornada. Para la transmisión de dichos datos no es preciso el consentimiento de los afectados al tratarse de una cesión autorizada por la ley.

For the proper fulfilment of the constitutional function of trade union organizations, the employer must provide the data relating to the identification (name and surname), the province and the population of the workers to whom the working day record refers. The transfer of such data does not require the consent of the data subjects as it is a transfer authorized by law.
On the Intertextuality of English-to-Chinese Literary Translation: A Case Study on the Chinese Translation of Overworld in Flames
Authors: Luo Lin
Published: November 2024

This study was composed based on the author’s published translation practice, Overworld in Flames, which, written by the best-selling author with New York Times, Winter Morgan, portrays the course of how Gameknight999 and his companions avert the blazing inferno devouring the whole Overworld against unidentified attackers. Since intertextual references were found ubiquitous in the book, in consonance with the classification by N. Fairclough (1992), the author categorizes its intertextual references into manifest intertextuality and interdiscursivity, and discusses its Chinese translation. This paper demonstrates that intertextuality provides a systematic approach for identifying and handling complex intertextual relationships in literary works, guiding translators to make dynamic choices based on both theory and their own intentions, in the hope to provide some implications for translators to understand intertextual representations in literary translation and to produce better works in the future.
A MARCA DO RACISMO NAS INFÂNCIAS NEGRAS
Authors: Zukoski Ana Maria Soares , Coqueiro Wilma dos Santos
Published: November 2024

Este artigo analisa o conto “Negrinha! Negrinha! Negrinha!”, de Ana Maria Machado, presente na coletânea Uns e outros: contos espelhados, organizada por Luiz Ruffato e Helena Terra (2017). O conto estabelece um diálogo crítico com “Negrinha”, da coletânea homônima de Monteiro Lobato (2020), retratando um episódio de racismo em uma escola de classe média. Isso evidencia a persistência de resquícios do período escravocrata no Brasil do século XXI. Com base no referencial teórico dos Estudos Culturais e da Crítica Feminista, o objetivo é analisar como a situação narrada reflete o racismo estrutural nas instituições escolares, configurando-se como um problema a ser enfrentado judicialmente.
INSURGÊNCIAS DE UMA MULHER NEGRA EM “NÃO SE MATAM CACHORROS”, DE MIRIAM ALVES
Authors: Souza e Santos Luciana Lis de
Published: November 2024

Este trabalho empreende algumas reflexões sobre políticas do amor (SILVA & NASCIMENTO, 2019) e tentativas de controle de corpos por meio de violências físicas e simbólicas, mas que são subvertidas a partir dos usos do erótico (LORDE, 2019), da Autodefinição e da Autoavaliação (COLLINS, 2016) pela personagem Sandra, em “Não se matam cachorros”, conto presente no livro Juntar pedaços (2020), de Miriam Alves. Meu objetivo, portanto, é analisar a experiência emocional da personagem feminina negra, a qual vive em uma sociedade multirracial e marcada pela hegemonia de pessoas brancas, mas esta mulher resiste. Por meio dessa obra, Alves fortalece as vozes de escritoras negras contemporâneas que constroem e manifestam suas subjetividades, seus anseios e suas potencialidades.
VIOLÊNCIAS CONTRA A MULHER
Authors: Timbó Margarida Pontes , Lacerda Maria Elenice Costa Lima
Published: November 2024

Este texto procura discutir o tema da violência e os estereótipos como símbolos de violência presentes em quatro poemas da poeta gaúcha Angélica Freitas (2017), a saber: “Alcachofra”, “A mulher pensa”, “A mulher quer” e “Mulher de malandro”, publicados no livro Um útero é do tamanho de um punho. A veia irônica da poeta conduz seus escritos, a fim de levar o leitor à reflexão crítica sobre o quanto pode ser violento ser mulher no Brasil e no mundo contemporâneo. A pesquisa apoiou-se principalmente em estudos sobre a violência na literatura brasileira contemporânea feitos por Dutra (2022), Ginzburg (2017), bem como sustentou-se também em autoras que estudaram o referido livro da poeta, como, por exemplo, Frighetto (2015), Silva e Haetinger (2019), Mikuska e Valdati (2021).
A INTERMIDIALIDADE NA PRODUÇÃO DO ESPETÁCULO DE DANÇA “TERRA O PLANETA EM MOVIMENTO”
Authors: Mllo Nora Vaz de
Published: November 2024

Este artigo busca expor como a intermidialidade (CLÜVER, 2011), por meio das três maneiras fundamentais de interação entre mídias (RAJESWISKY, 2012), tem implicações, tanto para teorização dos fenômenos, quanto para a análise de determinadas configurações midiáticas e dos seus significados, presentes na produção de “Terra o Planeta em Movimento”, do Ballet Movimento de Belo Horizonte. O objetivo desse artigo é mostrar as possibilidades que se abrem quando se estuda a gênese de uma obra de arte empregando a intermidialidade. Ao utilizar adaptação do texto literário (ASSIMOV, 2014) para criar de sinopse deste espetáculo a comunicação do substrato narrativo imaginário implicou na escolha de uma mídia compatível (GAUDREAULT; MARION, 2012) para que a produção artística criasse a narrativa coreográfica.
CINEMA E INTERMIDIALIDADE
Authors: Leme Melissa Marangoni , Machado Maristela Gonçalves Sousa
Published: November 2024

Este artigo propõe um modelo de análise fílmica, partindo tanto de uma perspectiva diacrônica quanto sincrônica, tendo como base teórica a intermidialidade. Inicialmente, será traçado o percurso histórico que culminou na legitimação do cinema como instituição consolidada através do advento da linguagem cinematográfica. Nesse primeiro momento, a análise será fundamentada na teoria de André Gaudreault e Philippe Marion (2000, 2002, 2005, 2016) em conjunto com David Bordwell e Kristin Thompson (2019). Posteriormente, demonstraremos como a teoria proposta por Lars Elleström (2017, 2021), especificamente seu modelo de comunicação centralizado na mídia, apresenta um arcabouço teórico que abrange uma análise fílmica completa no âmbito dos estudos intermidiáticos. Para exemplificar, utilizaremos o filme O Gabinete do Dr. Caligari (1920), dirigido por Robert Wiene.
Thermodynamic Efficiency Analysis of a Combined Power and Cooling (ORC-VCRC) System Using Cyclopentane (C5H10) as a Substitute for Conventional Hydrocarbons
Authors: Maalem Youcef , Madanı Hakim
Published: November 2024

The present study investigation aims to contribute to the field of energy engineering by exploring the performances of cyclopentane gas as promising working fluid in combined power and cooling (ORC–VCRC) system. The present research emphasizes the comparative computation of various thermodynamic performance characteristics of (ORC–VCRC) system activated by low temperature heat sources using cyclopentane gas as a substitute to the conventional hydrocarbons (butane, isobutene, propane and propylene) widely used in (ORC–VCRC) system. A computer code was developed using MATLAB software for the numerical simulation. The performance characteristics computed are the performance indicators (overall coefficient of performance (COPoval) and working fluid mass flow rate of per kW cooling capacity (MkW), expansion ratio in expander (EPR) and compression ratio in compressor (CMR). Furthermore, the effects of different operating parameters (e.g., boiler, condenser, and evaporator temperatures, isentropic efficiency of expander (ηexp), and isentropic efficiency of compressor (ηcomp)) on performance indicators are also examined for each working fluid. Results showed that under the same operating parameters, the use of cyclopentane gas as a working fluid in (ORC–VCRC) system exhibited a higher COPoval and lower MkW compared with conventional hydrocarbons. When boiler temperature reaches 90 °C, the COPoval of cyclopentane increase by 14 %, 19.8 %, 43.8 % and 59 % compared to those of butane, isobutene, propane and propylene, respectively. However, the MkW of cyclopentane reduced by 19.1 %, 29.2 %, 44.3 % and 53.7 % compared to same fluids, respectively. On another hand, the study revealed that the COPoval rises as the temperature of the boiler, evaporator, exp and comp rises. Conversely, when the condenser temperature rises, the COPoval value falls for all fluids. Overall, the study confirms that cyclopentane gas could be a promising working fluid in terms of performance indicators for (ORC–VCRC) system.
Democratische innovatie: waarom zou je dat doen?
Authors: Hendriks Frank
Published: November 2024

Democratic innovation: why would you do that?

This article considers three recurring reservations about democratic innovation in the Netherlands – (1) ‘things aren’t that bad, are they?’; (2) ‘innovation is not always improvement’; (3) ‘it’s a hopeless task’ – in weighing up three important motives for democratic innovation: (1) the persistent problems with responsiveness, listening and follow-up capacity of democratic politics in particular; (2) the problematic combination of administrative ‘hurry up and wait’ in the polder; (3) the rise of new working methods that can contribute to collective strength. In the final analysis, there are valid reasons to invest in democratic innovation in the Netherlands, but also to proceed critically, selectively and in an integrated manner. It is unrealistic to expect that a single instrument – such as a randomly selected citizens’ council or a corrective referendum – will be able to meet the multifaceted need. Smart democratic innovation is investing in public learning: not an attack on representative democracy but an investment in its sharpness.
Rolpercepties van raadsleden in een context van burgerparticipatie
Authors: Wagenaar Charlotte , Sipma Take , de Bruijn Daan
Published: November 2024

Role perceptions of council members in a context of citizen participation

In this article, the authors analyse the extent to which the perceptions of councillors regarding their traditional roles of representing, setting frameworks and monitoring are influenced by citizen participation in local policymaking. Based on open survey questions, they highlight the explanations councillors give regarding a perceived increase or decrease in the importance of these three roles. Divided opinions about the changing importance of the representative role appear to be mainly due to different views on what citizen participation actually entails. There is, however, general consensus on the value of an integral final assessment by the council in which the general interest is central. Many councillors also attach importance to setting clear frameworks in advance and monitoring both the course of the participation process and the implementation of the outcomes of citizen participation afterwards. In addition, they asked councillors about new roles related to citizen participation, which shows that councillors see a facilitating role for themselves. They want to give substance to this in various ways: motivating residents to participate in participation processes, providing participants with substantive information, guiding participation processes, and communicating with residents and the municipality.
Toezicht en handhaving van de Wet bescherming klokkenluiders
Authors: Winter Heinrich , Bekkering Joachim
Published: November 2024

Toezicht en handhaving van de Wet bescherming klokkenluiders – Het moet anders!

Op 18 februari 2023 trad de Wet bescherming klokkenluiders (Wbk) in werking. Deze wet wijzigt de Wet Huis voor klokkenluiders en implementeert Richtlijn (EU) 2019/1937. De wijzigingen betreffen onder meer het opnemen van artikelen over toezicht en handhaving. Deze artikelen zijn nog niet in werking getreden. Op basis van juridisch-empirisch onderzoek concluderen we dat deze bepalingen om drie redenen juridisch onhoudbaar zijn. Ten eerste is de keuze van de wetgever om de afdeling onderzoek van het Huis te belasten met sanctionering juridisch niet houdbaar. Ten tweede zijn de te handhaven normen in de Wbk onvoldoende duidelijk geformuleerd. In de derde plaats is de in artikel 17i lid 3 Wbk opgenomen boetebevoegdheid niet conform de eisen van de Algemene wet bestuursrecht en de Aanwijzingen voor de regelgeving geformuleerd. In dit artikel verdiepen we deze conclusies die ook voor toekomstige wetgeving over toezicht en handhaving relevant zijn.
Automatic Assessment of OCT Skin Thickness in Mice Based on Transfer Learning and Attention Mechanisms
Authors: Wang Changke , Ma Qiong , Wei Yu , Yu Nan , Wang YuQing , Cai Qingyu , Sun Haiyang , Kang Hongxiang
Published: November 2024

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is characterized by high resolution and noninvasiveness; thus, it has been widely used to analyze skin tissues in recent years. Previous studies have evaluated skin OCT images using traditional algorithms with low accuracy for complex tissue structure images. Although a few studies have used deep learning methods to assess tissue structure in OCT images, they lack quantitative assess-ment of deeper skin tissue thickness and are limited to the epidermal layer. Thus, in the present study, we proposed an automated segmentation and quantitative evaluation method. The skin OCT images were first pre-processed, and the attention mechanism was added to U-Net based on transfer learning to segment the images and quantify the thickness of mouse skin tissue structure. The results showed that U-Net combined with the coordinate attention (CA) mechanism had better segmentation performance with 93.94% mean intersection of union (MIoU) value and 96.99% Dice similarity coefficient; the segmentation errors were 0.6 μm, 2.2 μm, 3.8 μm, and 6.0 μm for the epidermis layer, subcutaneous fat layer, muscle fascia layer, and the overall skin tissue structure of mice, respectively. The overall skin tissue thickness of the four mice were 235 ± 20 μm, 264 ± 42 μm, 275 ± 40 μm, and 774 ± 91 μm, respectively. The present study provides a rapid and accurate method for the automated measurement of skin tissue thickness.
Para ler Ofélia
Authors: Da Motta Joanna Angélica , Moutinho Douglas Esteves
Published: November 2024

Millais retratou a personagem Ofélia, de Hamlet, durante seu último suspiro de vida, rodeada de flores e de cabelos soltos e esvoaçantes. Ofélia é uma personagem que morre tragicamente e cuja fala é reduzida na obra, devido a intervenções femininas que reduzem sua identidade e agenciamento de si. Além do quadro de Millais, outras obras serão analisadas, com o intuito de entender o contexto da obra e quais representações do feminino ela evoca. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a morte de Ofélia no quadro de Millais e como essa representação pode revelar temas latentes na obra de Shakespeare que não são vislumbrados. Por meio da análise do quadro e dos seus elementos, compreendeu-se que sua morte foi uma tentativa da personagem de poder ter controle sobre si mesma e sobre sua identidade. Embora embelezada e romantizada, podemos analisar Ofélia enquanto personagem silenciada pelas instâncias de poder que permeiam a obra Hamlet.
YEREL YÖNETİMLERİN KENTSEL YÖNETİM FAALİYETLERİNE KATILMADA KENT KONSEYLERİ
Authors: Bimay Muzaffer
Published: November 2024

Son iki yüzyılda sanayileşme, bilgi iletişim teknolojisindeki gelişmeler ve küreselleşmeyle birlikte kentler önemli bir değişim ve dönüşüme uğramıştır. Kentsel mekândaki büyümeyle birlik-te değişen toplumların demokratik bilinç düzeyleri artmış ve demokrasinin vazgeçilmez unsurlarından biri olan katılımcılığın temsili demokrasilerdeki işlevi ve etkinliği tartışılır hale gelmiş-tir. Özellikle kentin karar mekanizmalarında daha çok söz sahibi olabilme ilgi ve isteğinin kent hakkı bağlamında artmaya başlaması yerel yönetimlerde çeşitli katılım mekanizmalarının hayata geçirilmesini sağlamıştır. Ancak birçok Batı ülkesinde bu türden mekanizmalar işlevlerini aktif bir şekilde yerine getirmekteyken, Türkiye’de Birleşmiş Milletler'in teşvik etmesiyle Yerel Gündem 21’le hayata geçirilen ve daha sonra mevzuat alt yapısı oluşturulan en önemli yerel katılım mekanizmalarından biri olan kent konseylerinin yasal ve yapısal nedenlerden dolayı varlık sebebi olan katılım işlevini pek çok belediyede yerine getiremediği anlaşılmaktadır. Buradan hareketle bu çalışmanın amacı, ikinci milenyumun başlarından itibaren Türki-ye’de yerel demokrasinin hayata geçirilmesi açısından heyecan yaratan kent konseylerinin yasal ve yapısal nedenlerden dolayı neden işlevlerini yerine getiremediğini kent konseylerinin kentsel yönetim faaliyetlerine katılmaları üzerinden irdelemektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda yapı-lan bu çalışmada yerel yönetimlerin tarihsel süreç içerisindeki varlık nedenleri ortaya konul-muş, daha sonra kent hakkı bağlamında yerel yönetimlerin yaşatması gereken en önemli haklar olan katılım hakkının sağlanıp sağlanmadığı tartışılmıştır. Çalışmada kent konseylerinin kentsel yönetim faaliyetlerinde işlevsel olamamasının altında yatan yasal ve yapısal unsurlar Kent Konseyi Yönetmeliği’nin değiştirilmesine yönelik yapılan somut çalışmalar bağlamında açıklanmıştır.