bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Far-red Light in Sole-source Lighting Can Enhance the Growth and Fruit Production of Indoor Strawberries
Authors: Ries Jonathan , Park Yujin
Published: May 2024

Strawberries (Fragaria ×ananassa) are being produced increasingly in indoor vertical farms, where the light quality of sole-source lighting is a primary factor that influences the outcomes of crop production. Far-red (FR) light (700–750 nm) has been shown to promote plant responses such as leaf expansion, biomass accumulation, and flowering in some long-day plant species. However, the impacts of including FR light in sole-source lighting on strawberries have not been fully understood. This study investigated the impacts of FR light on the growth and development of long-day strawberries ‘Albion’ and ‘Monterey’ in an indoor vertical farm. We hypothesized that the addition of FR light under a long photoperiod would promote leaf expansion, biomass accumulation, flowering, and fruit production in long-day strawberries. Bare-root strawberry plants were grown in a deep-water-culture hydroponic system at an air temperature of 22 °C and an 18-hour photoperiod using 90 μmol⋅m–2⋅s–1 of blue (peak = 455 nm) + 250 μmol⋅m–2⋅s–1 of red (peak = 660 nm) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with or without adding 50 μmol⋅m–2⋅s–1 of FR (peak = 730 nm) LEDs. After 5 weeks of lighting treatments, additional FR light increased the leaf area and shoot dry mass of strawberry ‘Monterey’ by 74% and 73%, respectively, and the number of crowns per plant of strawberry ‘Albion’ by 33%. However, FR light did not influence flowering time in either cultivar. Adding FR light increased the number of fruit harvested per plant by 36%, the total fruit yield by 48%, and the total soluble solids of fruit by 12% in strawberry ‘Albion’, but not in ‘Monterey’. In both cultivars, FR light did not affect the individual fruit mass. Our results suggest that the addition of FR light in sole-source lighting can promote leaf expansion, biomass accumulation, fruit yield, and fruit quality in at least some long-day strawberry cultivars.
Withdrawn: Optimization of water supply reservoir scheduling with insufficient
regulating capacity
Authors: Wang Yujun , Li Zeyu , Lu Yixuan , Zhao Xiping
Published: May 2024

At the request of the authors, the article ‘Optimization of water supply reservoir scheduling with insufficient regulating capacity’ has been withdrawn from Water Supply.
Consular accounts of the city of Albi in the 14th–15th c.
Authors: Bayduzh Dmitriy V. , Raevskii Lev O.
Published: May 2024

The article studies the consular accounts of the southern French city of Albi in the 14th–15th c. Until now, this source has not been considered in the Russian-language historical literature, however, in terms of its volume (several hundred handwritten pages) and the completeness of the contained information, it can rightfully be considered as one of the most significant for historical research concerning Southern France of the period under review. The aim of the study was to reveal the informative potential of the studied documents for urban and medieval studies. When studying the material, the comparative method, as well as the method of content analysis were used. The results establish that the information of consular accounts can be used in the study of various spheres of life of a medieval city — economic, social, political, military. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that it is built on the material of a little-studied source, which is revealed from various sides.
Ecolinguistic components of the Arctic literary image in Vasily Matonin’s travelogue Kochevoy dnevnik
Authors: Dolgikh Anastasia I.
Published: May 2024

This article explores key ecolinguistic components forming the literary image of the modern Arctic in V. N. Matonin’s travelogue Kochevoy dnevnik (“Nomadic Diary”). Nowadays, a significant part of the scientific literary works covers the Arctic image of the past, from the very beginning of the circumpolar region development to its active transformation during the 20th c. The modern study of the Arctic image is not the same as the study of the modern image of the Arctic presented in this article. All above determines the relevance of the work. The research material includes the Arctic travelogue Kochevoy dnevnik by Vasily Nikolaevich Matonin. This book describes the author’s journey through three regions belonging to the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation in 2012–2013. The contextual analysis applied in the article aims to systematically identify and describe several contexts of the phenomena studied. This study uses the ecolinguistic approach connecting some individual components of the space representation into a complex ecosystem. The use of ecolinguistic frameworks to examine the formation of the modern Arctic literary image determines the scientific novelty of this article. This work covers the structural and functional features of travelogue as a literary genre (such as composition, author’s quasi-socialization in a new reality, relaying of the subjective space image, author’s self-reflection, manifesting importance of language as an essential element forming a connection between man, society and nature); defines the concept of the “Arctic literary image” as a combination of physical, symbolic and mathematical space of different multilingual multicultural circumpolar territories; and analyses some linguistic, social, demographic, ethnocultural, interactive, mental, political, economic and environmental aspects that construct the circumpolar literary image in V. N. Matonin’s travelogue.
Regional features of the tax burden of IT companies in the context of increasing their sustainability
Authors: Vylkova Elena S. , Pokrovskaia Natalia V. , Zhigalov Viacheslav M. , Muraveva Oksana S. , Veyner Irina N.
Published: May 2024

This article characterizes the dynamics of the tax burden of Russian IT-companies as a key factor in their economic sustainability. This study aims to determine regional characteristics of the level of tax burden in the field of information techno­logy in order to identify best practices with the possibility of further replication of successful experience. To achieve this goal, an analysis is carried out of changes in the tax burden in the post-COVID period compared to 2019. Particular attention is paid to the dynamics of the tax burden depending on the scale of enterprises. The results show that the trend of reducing the tax burden in the post-COVID period is not stable for all Russian regions. The low level of tax burden is associated not so much with the industry of activity (in particular, with the field of information technology), but with regional characteristics (the creation of tax preferences in certain territories). Currently, state support for business through tax methods is aimed more at supporting certain regions and not the sphere of IT. The most typical scale of enterprises in the information technology sector, demonstrating a minimal tax burden, assumes revenue from 30 to 120 mln rubles a year. Such scaling of business in this area allows not only to use tax preferences established by the current Russian tax legislation, but also to find resources for organizing effective tax planning.
Development of Micro/Nano Pattern Arrays with Grating-Based Periodic Structures using the Direct Laser Lithography System
Authors: Rajan Rency , Kirubaraj Alfred , Samson Senith , Prince Shajin , Ramson S.R. Jino
Published: May 2024

Introduction:

This research delves into utilizing the Direct Laser Lithography System
to produce micro/nanopattern arrays with grating-based periodic structures. Initially, refining the
variation in periodic structures within these arrays becomes a pivotal pursuit. This demands a
deep comprehension of how structural variation aligns with specific applications, particularly in
photonics and material science.

Methods:

Advancements in hardware, software, or process optimization techniques hold potential
for reaching this objective. Using an optical beam, this system enables the engraving of moderate periodic and quasi-periodic structures, enhancing pattern formation in a three-dimensional
environment. Through cost-effective direct-beam interferometry systems utilizing 405 nm GaN
and 290 to 780 nm AlInGaN semiconductor laser diodes, patterns ranging from in period were
created, employing 300 nm gratings.

Results:

The system's cost-efficiency and ability to achieve high-resolution permit the creation of
both regular and irregular grating designs. By employing an optical head assembly from a bluray disc recorder, housing a semiconductor laser diode and an objective lens with an NA of 0.85,
this system displays promising potential in progressing the fabrication of micro/nanopattern
arrays.

Conclusion:

Assessing their optical, mechanical, and electrical properties and exploring potential applications across varied fields like optoelectronics, photovoltaics, sensors, and biomedical
devices represent critical strides for further exploration and advancement.
Ter Inleiding
Authors: Goossenaerts Jozef
Published: May 2024

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Monitoring Adolescent and Young Adult Patients With Cancer via a Smart T-Shirt: Prospective, Single-Cohort, Mixed Methods Feasibility Study (OncoSmartShirt Study)
Authors: Steen-Olsen Emma Balch , Pappot Helle , Hjerming Maiken , Hanghoej Signe , Holländer-Mieritz Cecilie
Published: May 2024

Background

Wearables that measure vital parameters can be potential tools for monitoring patients at home during cancer treatment. One type of wearable is a smart T-shirt with embedded sensors. Initially, smart T-shirts were designed to aid athletes in their performance analyses. Recently however, researchers have been investigating the use of smart T-shirts as supportive tools in health care. In general, the knowledge on the use of wearables for symptom monitoring during cancer treatment is limited, and consensus and awareness about compliance or adherence are lacking.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to evaluate adherence to and experiences with using a smart T-shirt for the home monitoring of biometric sensor data among adolescent and young adult patients undergoing cancer treatment during a 2-week period.

Methods

This study was a prospective, single-cohort, mixed methods feasibility study. The inclusion criteria were patients aged 18 to 39 years and those who were receiving treatment at Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Denmark. Consenting patients were asked to wear the Chronolife smart T-shirt for a period of 2 weeks. The smart T-shirt had multiple sensors and electrodes, which engendered the following six measurements: electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements, thoracic respiration, abdominal respiration, thoracic impedance, physical activity (steps), and skin temperature. The primary end point was adherence, which was defined as a wear time of >8 hours per day. The patient experience was investigated via individual, semistructured telephone interviews and a paper questionnaire.

Results

A total of 10 patients were included. The number of days with wear times of >8 hours during the study period (14 d) varied from 0 to 6 (mean 2 d). Further, 3 patients had a mean wear time of >8 hours during each of their days with data registration. The number of days with any data registration ranged from 0 to 10 (mean 6.4 d). The thematic analysis of interviews pointed to the following three main themes: (1) the smart T-shirt is cool but does not fit patients with cancer, (2) the technology limits the use of the smart T-shirt, and (3) the monitoring of data increases the feeling of safety. Results from the questionnaire showed that the patients generally had confidence in the device.

Conclusions

Although the primary end point was not reached, the patients’ experiences with using the smart T-shirt resulted in the knowledge that patients acknowledged the need for new technologies that improve supportive cancer care. The patients were positive when asked to wear the smart T-shirt. However, technical and practical challenges in using the device resulted in low adherence. Although wearables might have potential for home monitoring, the present technology is immature for clinical use.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience With Technology in Relation to Nutritional Intake and Physical Activity Among Older Adults at Risk of Falls: Semistructured Interview Study
Authors: Kikkenborg Julie , Magelund Emma , Riise Maria Silke , Kayser Lars , Terp Rikke
Published: May 2024

Background

More than one-third of older adults (aged ≥65 y) experience falls every year. The prevalent modifiable risk factors for falling are malnutrition and physical inactivity, among others. The involvement of older adults in the prevention of falls can decrease injuries, hospitalizations, and dependency on health care professionals. In this regard, eHealth can support older adults’ self-management through more physical activity and adequate food intake. eHealth must be tailored to older adults’ needs and preferences so that they can reap its full benefits. Therefore, it is necessary to gain insight into the knowledge, skills, and mindset of older adults living at home who are at risk of falls regarding eHealth.

Objective

This qualitative study aims to explore older adults’ use of everyday digital services and technology and how they acquire knowledge about and manage their nutritional intake and physical activity in relation to their health.

Methods

Semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 older adults (n=9, 60% women; n=6, 40% men; age range 71-87 y) who had all experienced falls or were at risk of falling. These individuals were recruited from a geriatric outpatient clinic. The interviews were analyzed using deductive content analysis based on a modification of the Readiness and Enablement Index for Health Technology framework.

Results

The qualitative data showed that the informants’ social networks had a positive impact on their self-management, use of technology, and mindset toward nutritional intake and physical activity. Although the informants generally lived active lives, they all lacked knowledge about how their food intake influenced their physical health, including their risk of falling. Another finding was the large diversity in the use of technology among the informants, which was related to their mindset toward technology.

Conclusions

Older adults can use technology for everyday purposes, but some need additional introduction and support to be able to use it for managing their health. They also need to learn about the importance of proper nutritional intake and physical activity in preventing falls. Older adults need a more personalized introduction to technology, nutrition, and physical activity in their contact with health professionals.
Implementation of a Parent Training Program During Community-Based Dissemination (From In-Person to Hybrid): Mixed Methods Evaluation
Authors: McGrane Minton Heather , Murray Linda , Allan Marjorie J , Perry Roslyn , Bettencourt Amie F , Gross Deborah , Strano Lauri , Breitenstein Susan M
Published: May 2024

Background

Parent training interventions support and strengthen parenting practices and parent-child relationships and improve child behavior. Between March 2018 and February 2020, a community-based parenting program conducted 38 in-person Chicago Parent Program (CPP) groups. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we modified the delivery of the in-person CPP to hybrid delivery using the self-administered, web-based version of the CPP (ezParent) paired with web-based, videoconferenced group sessions.

Objective

This study aims to describe the delivery transition and implementation outcomes of the hybrid delivery of the CPP (ezParent+group) during community-based dissemination.

Methods

This single-group, mixed methods retrospective evaluation examined the implementation outcomes using the RE-AIM (Reach, Efficacy, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework. We report on data from hybrid ezParent delivery between September 2020 and August 2022. Parents completed pre- and postprogram surveys that included motivation to participate and perceived changes in parent-child behavior. Digital analytics captured ezParent completion. Facilitators completed fidelity assessments and participated in postintervention interviews.

Results

In total, 24 hybrid ezParent groups (n=240 parents) were delivered by 13 CPP-trained facilitators. Parents reported high levels of satisfaction with the program and improvements in their feelings of parenting self-efficacy and their child’s behavior following their participation in hybrid ezParent. On average, parents completed 4.58 (SD 2.43) 6 ezParent modules. The average group attendance across the 4 sessions was 71.2%. Facilitators found the hybrid delivery easy to implement and reported high parent engagement and understanding of CPP strategies.

Conclusions

Using the hybrid ezParent intervention is a feasible and effective way to engage parents. Lessons learned included the importance of academic and community-based organization partnerships for delivering and evaluating robust programs. Implementation facilitators and barriers and future research recommendations are discussed.
Evaluation of Comparative Efficacy of Levothyroxine Versus Kshar Basti and Kanchanar Guggul in the Treatment of Hypothyroidism: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Kulkarni Satyajit Pandurang , Parwe Shweta
Published: May 2024

Background

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that has an impact on the body’s general metabolism. Thus, the secretions of the thyroid gland can modify the overall metabolism of the entire body. The prevalence of hypothyroidism is increasing quickly, with rates of 2%-5% in affluent countries and 11% in India. Individuals diagnosed with hypothyroidism need to take medication for the rest of their lives, resulting in significant stress. Therefore, conducting a study in this area is imperative.

Objective

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the therapeutic enema (Kshar Basti) and oral Kanchanar Guggul in the treatment of hypothyroidism.

Methods

The trial group (n=45) will receive a therapeutic enema (Kshar Basti) followed by oral Ayurvedic drugs for 180 days. The control group (n=45) will be given levothyroxine tablets at a dosage of 1.6 µg/kg/day for the same duration. The objective is to examine the alterations in thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels before and after the treatment.

Results

Any deviation of the serum TSH by more than 20% from the initial values, while keeping triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroxine (T4) levels within the normal range, will be deemed statistically significant. Consequently, we anticipate a statistically significant variation in serum TSH levels between the therapeutic enema and Kanchanar Guggul treatments. Presently, the drug preparation operations are in progress. We expect to start enrolling patients in June 2024, do data analysis in December 2025, and acquire results by early 2026, marking the end of this trial.

Conclusions

This study will evaluate the efficacy of the therapeutic enema, specifically Kshar Basti, in treating hypothyroidism. Furthermore, more research can determine the efficacy of a therapeutic enema (Kshar Basti) in treating overt hypothyroidism and hypothyroidism during pregnancy.

Trial Registration

Clinical Trials Registry India CTRI/2023/05/052389; https://ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pmaindet2.php?EncHid=Nzk1NjY=&Enc=&userName=052389

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/57287
Impact of Breakfast Skipping and Choices on The Nutrient Intake and BMI of University Hostel Students of Lahore
Authors: Zulfiqar Maryam , Shahbaz Hafiz Muhammad , Ikram Iqra , Ahmed Waqas , Rehman Abdul
Published: May 2024

This longitudinal study aimed to investigate the food choices of university hostel students and explore the relationship between breakfast skipping, food choices, nutrient intake, and BMI. Data were collected from students residing in university hostels over a three-month period, with monthly assessments. The study included 306 students divided into breakfastskippers and breakfast-eaters (control group), each comprising 153 students. Further categorization was performed among the breakfast eaters. A valid assessment questionnaire was used, encompassing social demographic characteristics, anthropometric measures, lifestyle assessment, dietary assessment through 24-hour dietary recall, and food composition table analysis. Among breakfast skippers, 15% were classified as obese and 13.7% as overweight, which was higher compared to other groups. Among the non-cereal-based breakfast eaters, 14.4% were obese, and 21% were overweight. The cereal-based breakfast eaters had the lowest rates of obesity and overweight, with 6.4% falling into each category. Significant differences were observed in calorie consumption and the intake of micronutrients across different breakfast categories. This study provided strong evidence linking breakfast skipping to a higher BMI (26.2 vs 24.1) and age-related patterns, with more breakfast skippers among younger individuals. Non-cereal-based breakfasts had a superior nutrient intake, while breakfast skippers had more screen time and insufficient sleep. Emotional states as triggers for binge eating were reported
Peptide Inhibitors of Angiotensin-I Converting Enzyme (ACE) Bioavailability in Legumes Subjected to Hydrothermal Treatment
Authors: Ojeda-Ojeda Luis , Noguera-Machado Nirza , López José , Rivera Valentina , Quintero Héctor , Valero Anira , Díaz Joselyn , Pérez-Ybarra Luis , Pacheco Franklin
Published: May 2024

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Angiotensin-I Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides derived from five legumes (Vigna unguiculata, Cicer arietinum, Lens culinaris, Vicia faba, and Phaseolus vulgaris) after undergoing a hydrothermal treatment. The seeds were divided into two groups: one was subjected to drying and grinding, and the other one to cooking for 2 hours (100 °C), followed by drying and grinding. The flours obtained from the different processes were subjected to digestion with pepsin-pancreatin, and the resulting peptides were evaluated for their ACE inhibitory activity. The obtained results were subjected to analysis of variance and Tukey's test. The group consisting of the treatments V. unguiculata (82.63%), V. unguiculata cooked (96.41%), and C. arietinum (80.84%) showed the highest percentages of ACE inhibition, while the group comprising V. faba (6.0%), cooked L. culinaris (3.03%), and P. vulgaris (4.0%) exhibited the lowest inhibition percentages. These results demonstrate that V. unguiculata, V. faba, and C. arietinum can undergo hydrothermal treatment while still retaining their bioactive potential, ensuring a cooked flour, ready for formulating a multifunctional food.
International Publicity Translation Based on the Perspective of Eugene Nida’s Functional Equivalence Theory: A Case Study of 2022 Government Work Report
Authors: Zhong Jiuhong
Published: May 2024

The Government Work Report delivered by Premier Li during the Two Sessions in 2022 is an authoritative summary and future outlook of China’s economic, social, cultural and diplomatic development in the past year, which has attracted wide and high attention from the international community. As an official state document, the Government Work Report is highly authoritative. Therefore, when translating the report into English, translators are supposed to strictly follow the principles of publicity translation on the premise of profoundly grasping the content of the report, so as to accurately convey the content and meanings of the report to foreign readers and spread the positive voice of China. After careful study and comparison, Nida’s Functional Equivalence Theory plays a pivotal role in the publicity translation strategy. Taking the 2022 Government Work Report as the research object, this paper analyzes the English version of the report from three levels of lexicality, syntax and discourse from the perspective of Functional Equivalence Theory, then discusses the skills and strategies of publicity translation, so as to provide useful reference for China’s publicity translation.
Entre la «neutralidad» política y la jurisdicción eclesiástica: aproximaciones a la actuación del clero frente a la disputa por el Soconusco (1824-1833)
Authors: Sánchez Lima José Enrique
Published: May 2024

El caso del Soconusco «neutral» y su proceso de incorporación a México continúan siendo temas vigentes en la discusión académica reciente. Entre los pendientes en la materia, se encuentra lo relacionado con la actuación del clero en la disputa por dicho territorio entre México y Centroamérica/Guatemala. En este marco, el presente texto pretende proporcionar algunas aproximaciones históricas para analizar la actuación del clero parroquial y de la jerarquía eclesiástica chiapaneca en el contexto de la indefinición política del Soconusco, esto tomando en cuenta el perfil y las relaciones de los eclesiásticos dentro del obispado puesto que, a pesar de su estatus de «neutralidad» política, en lo eclesiástico la región continuó dependiendo de la mitra chiapaneca.
Ante la crianza con violencia: las competencias parentales
Authors: Acevedo Alemán Jesús , De León Alvarado César Arnulfo , Delgadillo Gaytán Gabriela Alejandra
Published: May 2024

La familia mexicana históricamente ha ido cambiando en cuanto a sus formas de crianza y educación a los hijos; sin embargo, de igual manera ha ido evolucionando las formas de crianza violenta, que ha derivado, la presencia de sociedades cada vez más agresivas, de ahí la importancia de contar las propias familias con herramientas o competencias apropiadas para la crianza y educación de sus hijos (Acevedo, 2015). En tal sentido, las competencias parentales (CP), se han situado como una alternativa saludable y eficaz para generar contextos de mayor armonía, entendiéndolas como la adquisición y continua evolución de conocimientos, actitudes y destrezas para conducir el comportamiento parental, a través de diversas situaciones de la vida familiar, la crianza y en las distintas dimensiones y necesidades como físicas, cognitivas, comunicativas, socioemocional, del desarrollo del menor, con la finalidad última de garantizar su bienestar y el ejercicio pleno de sus derechos humanos (Gómez y Muñoz, 2015). Trabajar directamente con objetos móviles requiere de un manejo pertinente del conocimiento sobre las actuales transformaciones de lo familiar, resultando pieza clave para una intervención social efectiva. Lo anterior, adquiere sentido frente a un acelerado proceso de globalización, que impacta directamente en la necesidad de generar modelos de intervención que atienda las tensiones o conflictos que se deriven de las dinámicas familiares nocivas. En tal sentido, el reto de los profesionales de las ciencias sociales, y particularmente de los trabajadores sociales, es conocer cómo dichas competencias se manifiestan en el seno de las familias, de tal manera que se puedan desarrollar intervenciones apropiadas para fortalecer las prácticas de convivencia entre padres e hijos. Dicha necesidad motiva el presente trabajo, el cual expone los resultados de un estudio orientado en conocer cómo se manifiestan las competencias parentales dentro de la dinámica familiar en 50 familias de la ciudad de Saltillo, Coahuila. Para ello, se aplicó una adaptación de la escala de parentalidad positiva de Gómez y Muñoz (2015). Autores que tipifican las competencias en parental vincular, parental formativa, parental protectora, y parental reflexiva. Así fue posible identificar la presencia de incapacidades parentales (IP) entre los entrevistados: estilos educativos inadecuados, la falta de flexibilidad y adaptación a las necesidades evolutivas del menor; padres que han dejado de lado sus responsabilidades, provocando un vacío de normas y límites en el entorno familiar.
Tejiendo relaciones: una respuesta a la violencia escolar como proceso de exclusión
Authors: Cuevas Durán Consuelo , Félix Méndez Yuridia
Published: May 2024

Cuando empezamos a trabajar en asuntos relacionados con la violencia en las colonias populares de la Ciudad de México, decidimos darle una especial atención a las escuelas secundarias, por ser los puntos donde confluyen jóvenes en condiciones de inseguridad, violencia e ilegalidad. Poco a poco, Comunidad segura se transformó en Escuela segura1, modelo de intervención que reconceptualiza problemas, resignifica relaciones y recrea espacios comunitarios. Hoy, doce años después, Tejiendo relaciones es un modelo de intervención –en este caso, en las comunidades escolares– que desencadena procesos de construcción ciudadana, como estrategia para recuperar e incluir jóvenes adolescentes que viven violencia genérica (estructural, social y personal) en el momento de transitar en la secundaria.
Acercamientos interpretativos al perfil del trabajador social tanatológico
Authors: Bautista Miranda Miguel , Jiménez Amador Vasti Zurisadai
Published: May 2024

Este estudio tiene como objetivo develar los rasgos que caracterizan el perfil profesional de los trabajadores sociales que intervienen en el área de la tanatología. El marco de análisis fue la hermenéutica, en lo conceptual se definieron seis categorías de análisis: referentes teóricos, perfil profesional, metodológico, técnicas e instrumentos, funciones profesionales y situaciones concretas de actuación profesional. El estudio es de corte cualitativo, transversal o sincrónico, toda vez que posibilitó interpretar el discurso de los sujetos en su propia realidad profesional de acuerdo con sus experiencias y prácticas cotidianas. Los hallazgos orientan que el basamento teórico que utilizan los trabajadores sociales que intervienen en el área de la tanatología se orientan a la teoría general de sistemas; la metodología de caso y grupo en Trabajo Social está definida y clara, no así en los discursos del tanatólogo; las técnicas e instrumentos son la observación y la entrevista; las funciones profesionales son la investigación, planeación y programación, ejecución y evaluación. Se concluye que el perfil del licenciado de trabajo social en el área de la tanatología, refiere al profesional que es capaz de aplicar teorías, metodologías, técnicas e instrumentos, habilidades y destrezas al estudio de la muerte y para su intervención profesional con sujetos en fase terminal; tiene la capacidad de tolerar el contacto cercano con la muerte, el sufrimiento, la incertidumbre, la impotencia; apoya al individuo y a su familia en los últimos momentos de la vida del paciente con la finalidad de aliviar el sufrimiento y procurar el bien morir
Residuos domésticos y cultura ecológica
Authors: Aguilar Medina José Iñigo
Published: May 2024

Ante el deterioro ecológico de las ciudades y del planeta, en este estudio se analiza el comportamiento de las familias de la Zona Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México (ZMCM), respecto al manejo de sus residuos sólidos. Parte del supuesto de que la campaña de separación de basura en los hogares no basta para promover una clara conciencia ecológica. Para averiguarlo se aplicó un cuestionario a 652 personas mayores de edad y que habitan en la ZMCM. Se encontró que esta población mantiene diversas actitudes al respecto: una, cuando se les obliga a clasificar; dos más, que se relacionan positivamente con la educación ecológica y cuatro elementos que aún no representan un factor que los motive a participar en actividades ecológicas. Asimismo, se proponen algunas vías para el diseño y aplicación de mejores políticas públicas que permitan que desde el hogar se dé un fuerte impulso al cuidado del planeta.
El enfoque de Derechos Humanos y su importancia para el Trabajo Social
Authors: Evangelista Martínez Elí , Sebastián Zepeda Grecia
Published: May 2024

Actualmente para la profesión y disciplina del Trabajo Social hay una exigencia de implementar y transversalizar el Enfoque Basado en los Derechos Humanos; debido a que los retos y complejidades contemporáneas requieren de un quehacer profesional con un enfoque que permita generar procesos de intervención social que potencialicen la calidad de vida digna de las personas a nivel local, regional y/o global, sustentado en un marco normativo, teórico-conceptual, epistemológico, ético-político, metodológico ypráctico que sirva de guía para el desarrollo humano y bienestar común. De tal manera, en este artículo nos permitimos reflexionar y visibilizar los conceptos, elementos y estrategias básicas para que sean rescatadas por las y los profesionistas en Trabajo Social a fin de buscar nuevas formas y posibilidades de formación, especialización, desarrollo y sobre todo de construir una sociedad más igualitaria.
Enseñar y aprender en pandemia: una realidad análoga
Authors: Tello Nelia , Ornelas Adriana , Brain Ma. Luisa
Published: May 2024

Todos los ámbitos de la vida fueron trastocados por la pandemia del COVID-19. Específicamente en elámbito educativo, el sistema escolarizado presencial se enfrentó a la necesidad abrupta de trasladarsea la virtualidad. Esto provocó una reorganización a nivel social e institucional, así como una serie deresignificaciones en las habilidades tanto de estudiantes como de profesores, quienes han enfrentadodiversas problemáticas en este nuevo panorama. En el presente artículo se plantea un análisis sobre dichasproblemáticas, tomando como muestra la situación de la comunidad universitaria de la carrera de TrabajoSocial. Para ello, el artículo se sirve de sondeos y encuestas realizados durante 2020 a estudiantes en 12universidades del país, así como de una investigación realizada en el 2021 con estudiantes y docentes conla finalidad de analizar los alcances de la pandemia a un año de distancia. Los resultados se presentana partir de cinco categorías de análisis: situación de salud; situación económica; situación académica ysituación relacional, así como una perspectiva a futuro. De manera general podemos dar cuenta de cómola estructura de la comunidad universitaria se ha ido reconfigurando ante las diversas problemáticas enfrentadas.La educación escolarizada, tanto de manera virtual como presencial, continuará siendo parte denuestras vidas, pero es preciso reconocer que se trata de una nueva realidad. Debido a esto es necesarioestar preparados para enfrentar este reto, reflexionando sobre los problemas que han afrontado tantoestudiantes como profesores y resignificando el desarrollo de las habilidades requeridas para construirnuevas posibilidades formativas.
Intervención del Trabajador Social en salud ante la COVID-19
Authors: García García Raúl
Published: May 2024

El presente artículo tiene el objetivo de analizar la intervención del trabajo social en el campo de la saludante la pandemia generada por el SARS-CoV-2. La metodología utilizada es de tipo cualitativo, la cualpermite describir las funciones que realizan trabajadores sociales directamente ante la COVID–19 eninstituciones públicas de salud del estado de Hidalgo. El estudio se basa en entrevistas a profesionales enactivo ante la COVID-19; para ello se asistió del software ATLAS.ti v8.0. También se presenta una narrativade literatura existente de trabajo social en el campo de la salud, las categorías que orientan la investigaciónson funciones, actividades, metodología, temores, medidas de protección y limitantes del trabajadorsocial ante el SARS-CoV-2.La percepción generalizada que se tiene ante la COVID-19 es que solo el personal médico y de enfermeríaenfrentan esta enfermedad; sin embargo, se identificó la relevancia de un equipo amplio de salud paraafrontar esta emergencia sanitaria. Esta investigación intenta demostrar que el trabajo social, instrumentauna serie de funciones y actividades para la intervención en aspectos sociales y familiares anteel diagnóstico de COVID-19, por lo que busca fortalecer la relación familiar, social y la organización delos recursos para confrontar esta enfermedad. Se concluye que la labor del trabajador social es de sumaimportancia en diversas actividades, ya que coadyuva de manera directa al combate de la emergenciasanitaria desde diferentes áreas de actuación profesional.
Estrategias docentes para la enseñanza de la Unidad de Aprendizaje Trabajo Social en la Comunidad, en la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Authors: Bautista Miranda Miguel , Romero Huerta Jairo Alberto , Jiménez Amador Vasti Zurisadai
Published: May 2024

Este artículo tiene por objetivo interpretar las estrategias que desarrollan los docentes durante la enseñanzade la Unidad de aprendizaje de Trabajo Social en la Comunidad, en la Universidad Autónoma delEstado de México. En términos teóricos se acude a la teoría hermenéutica, la cual permite visibilizar loque el docente siente, vive, imagina y experimenta en su labor cotidiana frente a un grupo de estudiantes.Es un estudio de corte cualitativo, de tipo interpretativo y de diseño sincrónico, toda vez que posibilitainterpretar el discurso de los docentes en su propia realidad profesional. Los resultados muestran que eltaller, la asesoría y la capacitación pedagógica son estrategias de gran importancia para la enseñanza dela Unidad de Aprendizaje Trabajo Social en la Comunidad. Por un lado, la función del profesional docentepermite establecer relaciones horizontales, crear un espacio de reflexión y comunicación acerca de laexperiencia y, además, se enmarca en la atención de problemas y necesidades comunitarias. Por otro lado,el docente se configura desde el programa de la unidad de aprendizaje y la realidad social a intervenir,incluso, en un solo proceso, desarrolla tres instancias: docencia, investigación e intervención social, ypotencializa las posibilidades de mejora.
Las personas mayores: el valor de ser mayor en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Gómez Trenado Rosa
Published: May 2024

El impacto que la pandemia ha provocado sobre las personas mayores ha sido flagrante en la mayoría delos países del mundo. Ante esta situación las respuestas también han variado dependiendo de las diferenteszonas, en donde los entornos comunitarios y los entornos protegidos atienden a los adultos mayoresdesde diversos estándares y sistemas de protección, los cuales inciden sobre sus derechos de ciudadanía.Reflexionar sobre las percepciones que la pandemia evidencia sobre las personas mayores desde los distintoscontextos, nos hace inferir ciertos valores respecto al envejecimiento. Por lo que, las intervencionesprofesionales tienen la responsabilidad de verificar la idoneidad de los paradigmas y los marcados valoresque priorizamos a la hora de trabajar desde un enfoque utilitarista la senectud, con la finalidad de brindarel mayor bienestar a las personas que atraviesan por esta etapa.
El clima laboral, retos disciplinares
Authors: Gallegos Sánchez Rosalinda Beatriz , Acevedo Alemán Jesús
Published: May 2024

En la actualidad, hablar de la participación del trabajo social en el sector empresarial se ha tornado un tema de suma relevancia, sobre todo en entidades o regiones donde los sectores productivos se destacan por determinadas empresas trasnacionales, o PYMES, y que requieren de profesionales que se puedan vincular con el factor humano. Particularmente en cuestiones de relaciones humanas o clima laboral, tópicos enmarcados en la Norma Oficial Mexicana 035 (2019), encaminada en prevenir los factores de riesgo psicosocial, así como en promover entornos organizacionales favorables en los centros de trabajo. Bajo dicho orden deideas, el presente trabajo, a través de un acercamiento descriptivo, analiza el clima laboral de la empresa “N1”, en Saltillo, Coahuila, México. La finalidad es generar propuestas pertinentes desde el quehacer del trabajo social. Reconociendo que dicho profesional requiere ser emprendedor e innovador. De tal forma que represente un recurso humano de gran valía dentro de dicho sector. Lográndolo a través de la habilitación de competencias que giren en torno a: la toma de decisiones, la creatividad, la solución de problemas, el procesamiento de información, la gestión personal, de recursos y de información, la responsabilidad, la autoestima,la sociabilidad, la integridad y la honestidad, las relaciones interpersonales, la comprensión tecnológica, entre otras.
Aproximaciones estratégicas a los derechos sociales y a los modelos de política social
Authors: Batres Martí
Published: May 2024

En el presente artículo se realiza una aproximación teórico-conceptual sobre las políticas sociales y los derechos sociales y sus relaciones complejas en la construcción institucional frente al Estado. Se analizan los dos paradigmas de las políticas sociales: la perspectiva neoliberal alejada de los derechos sociales y la perspectiva fundamentada en los derechos sociales.Finalmente, se examinan de manera sintética, pero profunda y compleja, los modelos más reconocidos y utilizados con respecto a identificar las finalidades, estructura y actores que participan en la construcción de las políticas sociales, cercanas o alejadas de la noción estratégica de los derechos sociales.
De la actividad social a la transdisciplina: orientaciones conceptuales del trabajo social
Authors: Bautista Miranda Miguel
Published: May 2024

Este artículo tiene por objetivo analizar las aproximaciones conceptuales que se le han dado al trabajo social durante su devenir histórico, no como una propuesta definitiva o acabada, sino más bien, como su nombre lo dice, como un acercamiento que posibilite centrar futuras discusiones en el campo disciplinar. Las categorías de análisis de las cuales se partió son el trabajo social visto como una actividad técnica social, como arte, tecnología, praxis, profesión, disciplina, ciencia y como una transdisciplina. Es un estudio de corte documental elaborado con información de bibliotecas, bases de datos e internet. Los criterios básicos de búsqueda se expresan en libros, artículos y documentos especializados. El procedimiento desarrollado se estableció en cuatro momentos: planificación de la búsqueda, indagación de la información, clasificación de las fuentes y elaboración del informe. Los resultados obtenidos permiten elaborar tres conclusiones. La primera vislumbra que el trabajo social ha sido definido desde diversas acepciones y posturas; la segunda, establece que el trabajo social en su conceptualización contemporánea es una disciplina de las ciencias sociales encargada de generar conocimiento teórico, metodológico, técnico e instrumental de los problemas y necesidades sociales que aquejan al individuo, a los grupos, comunidades o regiones; la tercera, alude al trabajo social en tanto profesión que interviene en la atención de dichas problemáticas a través de diversas instituciones gubernamentales, organizaciones de la sociedad civil y organismos empresariales.
Multimodal Content Analysis Using Deep Learning
Authors: Papti Mr. Madhu Kumar
Published: May 2024

Abstract: The multimodal content analysis platform combines sentiment analysis and neural style transfertechniques to process and improve various types of digital content. The sentiment analysis module utilizes natural language processing (NLP) algorithms, such as recurrent neural networks (RNNs) or transformer models like BERT, to extract emotional signals from textual, visual, and auditory inputs. Signals are classified into predefined sentiment categories, providing granular insights into the emotional context of the content. The platform employs neural style transfer algorithms, such as style transfer networks (NSTNs) or generative adversarial networks (GANs), to transfer stylistic attributes between texts. By training on a diverse range of artistic styles, the system learns to apply these styles to input text while preserving semantic meaning. This process enhances the visual representation of textual content, making it more appealing and engaging to users.
Pet Classification Using Transfer Learning
Authors: Rathod Shreya
Published: May 2024

Abstract: This study delves into applying transfer learning to pet classification using pre-trained neural networks, specifically convolutional neural networks (CNNs). It adapts models originally trained on ImageNet to distinguish between different pet species. By fine-tuning these models on a custom pet dataset, the study aims to leverage previous knowledge to improve classification accuracy, even with limited labeled data. Various transfer learning strategies, model architectures, and hyper parameters are analyzed to identify the most effective configuration for accurate and efficient pet classification. The research has implications for pet monitoring, identification, and healthcare, contributing to computer vision and deep learning in specialized image recognition.
Internet of Things - Novel Application in Agriculture
Authors: Prashant Gangapurwala Monika , P Gangapurwala Pratik .
Published: May 2024

Abstract: In the Present Era, the world is experiencing a strong rush towards modern technology, while specialized companies are living a terrible rush in the information and Communication technology towards the so-called Internet of things IoT or Internet of objects, which is the integration of things with the world of Internet, by adding hardware or/and software to be smart and so is able to communicate with each other and participate effectively in all aspects of daily life. By enabling new forms of communication between people and things, and between things themselves, that will change the traditional life into a high style of living. But it won’t be easy, because there are still many challenges and issues that need to be addressed and have to be viewed from various aspects to realize their full potential. The main objective of this paper is to provide the reader with a detailed discussion from a technological and social perspective. The various IoT aspects, definition and architecture, challenges and issues were discussed. Furthermore, a description of several sensors and actuators and their smart communication. Also, the most important application areas of IoT were presented with a case study. This work will help readers and researchers understand the IoT and its potential application in the real world
Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis via SVM-Driven Classification of Structural MRI Data
Authors: Moray Samarveer
Published: May 2024

Abstract: In this study we introduce an automated system designed to classify Alzheimers disease (AD) using MRI brain scans. Our technique employs support vector machine (SVM) classification to effectively differentiate between AD patients and older adults without the disease by analyzing brain MRI images. The process includes dividing 2D T1 weighted MR images into regions of interest and extracting gray matter characteristics, from each region. By leveraging SVMs reliability and proven success in classification tasks along with the principle of minimizing risks our research showcases performance in generalizing results. This SVM based approach shows promise in distinguishing AD affected brains from ones presenting a valuable opportunity, for enhancing medical analysis and interpretation of MRI findings.
Energy-Efficient Approximate Multiplier with Flexible Precision
Authors: Vinodia Ayushi
Published: May 2024

Abstract: The method that can be utilized to increase accuracy and decrease energy use is approximate multiplication. A key component of many error-tolerant applications is multiplication. Approximate multipliers are increasingly utilized in energyefficient computing for applications tolerant of inaccuracy. Apart from multiplier performance, determining the appropriate approximate multiplier is challenging due to considerations of area and delay. Therefore, selecting the type of approximate full adder (FA) becomes a crucial decision-making factor. These adders are employed for summing partial products in multipliers. This study presents the design and evaluation of an approximate multiplier employing four distinct approximate adders. The design undergoes simulation and synthesis using Xilinx and Model Sim. Compared to previously proposed approximate multipliers, the proposed circuits demonstrate substantial reductions in area, time delay, and power consumption. According to experimental data, the area, latency, and average power consumption of the suggested adjustable approximate multiplier can be lowered by 10%, 34.96 ns, and 300 mW when contrasted to the Wallace tree multiplier.