bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing Structural Performance: Fiber Reinforcement in Sintered Flyash Lightweight Concrete for Impact Resistance and Toughness
Authors:   Assistant Professor (Selection Grade), Department of Civil Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Ganesh V Navin , Divyah N , Rajkumar R
Published: April 2024

Objectives: The goal of this project is to better understand the interaction between fibers and concrete in order to produce Light Weight Aggregate Concrete (LWAC) with improved structural performance that is made from recycled materials, such as sintered flyash aggregate, and LWAC structures that are more resistant to impact loads and other dynamic forces. Methods: The sintered flyash aggregates are added as coarse aggregate to the concrete and basalt fiber (0.25% of mix) is used as a secondary reinforcement to improve the energy absorption, impact resistance and toughness behaviour. M30 grade of concrete was arrived after laboratory trials after which the mechanical properties were evaluated. The effect of drop impact load on slabs of size 300mm x 300mm x 50mm reinforced with two layers of bundled wire mesh was studied. The flexural properties of concrete reinforced with fiber prism of size 500mm x 100mm x 100mm were evaluated. Findings: With the addition of fiber, ﬂexural toughness index and post-cracking toughness were increased notably on the initial deflections and cracks. The conventional fiber reinforced concrete exhibited a superior peak load capacity compared to normal weight concrete, with a measured increase of 7.5%. Conversely, normal-weight concrete demonstrated a significantly higher deflection under load, exceeding that of fiber reinforced concrete by 47%. LWAC displayed a distinct increase in both peak load (18.7%) and deflection (39.13%) when compared to Normal Weight Aggregate Concrete (NWAC). The incorporation of basalt fiber enhanced the energy absorption by 150% in NWAC and 80% in LWAC. Novelty: The incorporation of fiber into lightweight concrete reduces the brittle nature of failure. The post-cracking toughness behaviour was enhanced because of the effect of crack-arresting by fibers. After the first break, it was discovered to retain residual strength, and removing the fibers from the matrix required more force. Keywords: Sintered flyash aggregate, Light weight concrete, Basalt fiber, Toughness, Impact load, Energy absorption
A Framework for Video Summarization using Visual Attention Technique
Authors:   Research scholar, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India, Dhanushree M , Priya R , Aruna P , Bhavani R
Published: April 2024

Objectives: To develop an efficient Video Summarization technique that aims to utilize the saliency map for mimicking the human way of selecting the important events in the given video. Methods: This paper proposes Histogram based Weighted Fusion (HWF) algorithm that uses spatial and temporal saliency maps to act as guidance in creating the summary of the video. The spatial saliency score and temporal saliency score obtained from the corresponding saliency maps are fused using the proposed HWF algorithm to obtain the frame level importance score. It tries to depict the visual attention of the human brain when watching a particular video. Findings: The experimental results show that the proposed HWF algorithm performs better than the state-of-the-art methods. Novelty: The use of Histogram intersection and the incorporation of the exponential function as the weight for the combined feature enhance the summarization ability of the proposed model. Keywords: Video Summarization, Saliency Map, Histogram intersection, Contrast sensitivity function, Attention curves
Securing Smart Contracts: Harnessing the Power of Efficient NetB2 Detection
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Mumbai, 400101, Maharashtra, India, Satam Janhavi , Vhatkar Sangeeta
Published: April 2024

Objective: Using a variety of datasets from the Ethereum documentation and Smart Contract Dataset repository, this study tackles the crucial problem of classifying smart contract vulnerabilities. Methods: Our study uses a three-module method and focuses on the Resource 3 Dataset, which contains over 2,000 Ethereum smart contracts, including inherited contracts. The groundwork for deep learning model training is laid in Module 1 by extracting bytecode from Solidity files and creating images thereafter. In Colab, Module 2 entails importing data, pre-processing, SMOTE balancing, and building three deep learning models: CNN, XCEPTION, and EfficientNet-B2. Module 3 is a Flask-based web application created in Visual Studio Code that enables vulnerability predictions, bytecode extraction, and user interaction. Findings: With an overall accuracy of 71 percent, the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) displays its effectiveness in classifying vulnerabilities. Although the accuracy of XCEPTION and EfficientNet-B2 is 69% and 75%, respectively, the latter is the top performer. Novelty & Applications: The online application adds to the comprehensive examination of smart contract security by giving users an easy-to-use interface. The EfficientNet-B2 model stands out as a dependable tool for precise vulnerability classification, and this study advances our understanding of and efforts to mitigate vulnerabilities in Ethereum smart contracts. Keywords: Smart Contracts, Vulnerability Classification, Ethereum, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)
Paraffin embedding of tissue specimen | HuBMAP | JHU-TMC v2
Authors: Sang Han Kyu , Wu Pei-Hsun , Sunshine Joel , Kiemen Ashley , James Miklhail , Reddy Sashank , Wirtz Denis
Published: April 2024

The standard for tissue embedding is to ensure tissue samples are appropriately oriented and embedded on the “cut edge” or flattest edge available. Histology laboratories that receive mostly soft tissues prefer a “softer” paraffin as opposed to laboratories that receive hard specimens, such as skin, which would require a “harder” paraffin.
CODA (part 1): setting up environment and preparing sample dataset | HuBMAP | JHU-TMC v2
Authors: Sang Han Kyu , Wu Pei-Hsun , Sunshine Joel , Reddy Sashank , Kiemen Ashley , Wirtz Denis
Published: April 2024

CODA workflow part 1. setting up environment and preparing dataset
Purification of viral RNA from cell culture isolates or FTA cards using MagMAX Viral RNA Isolation Kit v1
Authors: Bujaki Erika , Klapsa Dimitra , Arowolo Kafayat , Akello Joyce , Grassly Nick , Martin Javier
Published: April 2024

This protocol describes the viral nucleic acid recovery and purification from poliovirus isolates either in their original liquid form or spotted onto FTA cards. The method utilises the magnetic bead based MagMAX ‱ Viral RNA Isolation Kit. When using isolates directly, progress to one of the extraction workflows straight after reagent preparation, skipping Section 2. To process FTA card discs follow the procedures in Sections 1 and 2 in full before extraction. To perform manual extractions follow Workflow A, for automated extraction on King Fisher Duo Prime follow steps in Workflow B, and for automated extraction on King Fisher Flex follow Workflow C.
Assessing and Achieving Quality in Qualitative Research: Clues for Researchers in Training
Authors:   Universidad  de  Alicante, de la Cuesta Benjumea Carmen
Published: April 2024

This article deals with the particularities of the quality of qualitative research, under the double lens of valuing it and ensuring it. While achieving the quality of qualitative research concerns only those who have opted for this methodology, assessing it is everyone's business because researchers in training will encounter, in the literature reviews, qualitative studies on which they must reflect and estimate their quality. Appreciating the quality of a research work is a complex activity as it is situated within a context and conducted by individuals who use any of the means available to do so. The means they use are criteria as evaluation guides and criteria checklists. For researchers in training, I suggest some guiding criteria to evaluate qualitative publications and ensure quality during the research process, key issues that they must address
Construction and validation of an Entrepreneurship Measurement Instrument for nursing students
Authors:   Universidad de Lleida, del Arco Bravo Isabel , Muñoz Gimeno Mercé ,   Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Published: April 2024

Objective. To develop a valid and reliable scale to measure entrepreneurship competences of nursing students, by assessing the level of development of diverse entrepreneurship dimensions. Methods. An Entrepreneurship Measurement Instrument, Catalonia (IME.Cat) was constructed, by adapting two existing instruments, and a psychometric study was performed to address the validity of the content and the construct, and the reliability. The internal consistency and the discrimination capacity of the instrument’s items were examined. Results. The IME.Cat scale showed a high reliability (α=0.89) for the complete set of items. The Cronbach’s α value of the individual dimensions were: Problem management=0.78; Creativity=0.76; Personal confidence =0.64; and Risk acceptance =0.46. The corrected homogeneity indices for each of the item in the instrument were high (>0.40). The Confirmatory Factorial Analysis validated the proposed structure of the items according to dimension. Conclusion. The IME.Cat scale showed solid psychometric values for assessing the entrepreneurship competences of nursing students within its dimensions, which are fundamental for the professional development of nursing.
Análisis combinado de factores del fracaso empresarial en el sector turístico español
Authors: Mendaña-Cuervo Cristina , Remo-Diez Nieves , Toral-Heredia Marta
Published: April 2024

There is no consensus in the literature on the determinants of business failure, given the complexity and dynamic interaction between them.
This paper focuses on the financial failures of the Spanish tourism sector in 2022, as it is one of the most affected by the paralysis of economic activity as a consequence of Covid-19. Using the SABI database, we applied a fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) focused on the variables traditionally considered by the literature. We find that several combinations of financial attributes lead to the failure of Spanish tourism firms, none of them individually being sufficient, but depending on the interaction of other attributes, which reveals complex antecedent conditions for the explanation of the phenomenon.
Specifically, we find that the combined effect of high indebtedness and low levels of profitability, activity and solvency are sufficient conditions to lead to failure in Spanish tourism companies. Additionally, when we consider the size of the entities, we find a substitution effect between a low level of turnover and low liquidity.
The identification of the combination of financial ratios that warn of problems of continuity in companies in the tourism sector is of great relevance for Spanish economic development, researchers and managers in the sector.
Qualified Listening to Relatives of Users at a Psychosocial Care Center
Authors: Maynart Willams Henrique da Costa , Albuquerque Maria Cicera dos Santos de , Brêda Mércia Zeviani , Silva Darlan dos Santos Damásio , Santana Hiule Pereira de , Brandão Larissa dos Santos
Published: April 2024

Introduction. The Psychiatric Reform introduced a new people-centered care model to replace psychiatric hospitals: the Psychosocial Care Center. Qualified listening can be used to achieve the integrality and humanization of the health care provided. It allows for the appreciation of content, the respect of its uniqueness, empathy, and the promotion of a space in which freedom of expression is provided. Objective. To identify the understanding of qualified listening from the perspective of the relative of a person with a mental disorder at a Psychosocial Care Center. Method. Qualitative, descriptive, exploratory study. Ten relatives over the age of 18 participated, contributing to the production of information. Data was obtained through the triangulation method, through semi-structured individual and collective interviews, observation, and field diary records. Results. For relatives, qualified listening translates into clarifying the illness, understanding the family’s painful situation and providing help and support during the psychosocial rehabilitation process. Discussion and conclusion. Listening constitutes a means of consolidating care networks, through the strengthening of bonds and co-responsibility, in a centered and expanded family-user logic model.
On the Methodology of Researching the Holodomor of 1932–1933: Reminiscences of Ukrainians on the Kremlin’s Inhuman-Hating Ideology
Authors:   Khmelnytskyi Cooperative Trade and Economic Institute, Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, Markova Svitlana
Published: April 2024

The article summarizes the facts, events, and crimes of the communist totalitarian regime during the Holodomor of 1932–1933 and the putin’s regime during the Russian-Ukrainian war, which remind Ukrainians of the kremlin’s misanthropic ideology. For the first time made an attempt to adapt the psychological definition of «reminiscence» (delayed reproduction, in fact – the reproduction of information after some time, which emerges with images and analogies from the past) for the purpose of preliminary analysis of the memories of eyewitnesses of the Holodomor-genocide of 1932–1933 and eyewitnesses of the Russian-Ukrainian war 2014–2023 for further systematic analysis. The manifestation of human memory is the nation’s historical memory of its past, which is sublimated into everyone’s memory of their family, parents, childhood, and the brain will force us to work through the traumatic events of the Holodomor-genocide of 1932–1933 and the 2022–2023 genocide. And although the natural process of memory is forgetting, the process of reminiscence is capable of helping to recreate what seemed to have been forgotten, became a vague memory, an echo of a terrible event. Nowadays, when collecting and unifying memories of the Russian-Ukrainian war, which has been going 10 years, it is worth listening carefully to the stories of Ukrainians, because family memories of the Holodomor-genocide of 1932–1933 of the Ukrainian nation come up quite often, which are correlated with the terrible events of today. The Russian Federation continues to trace the methods of the communist totalitarian regime. However, Ukrainians managed to preserve and pass on to new generations the negative experience of the communist occupation. The rashists realized that Ukrainians managed to get rid of the totalitarian past. Putin’s regime and its accomplices are deliberately mass-deporting children from Ukraine for «re-education» to the Russian Federation, committing the crime of genocide. The main motivation of the struggle of the civilian population and the armed forces is the struggle against the hated occupation regime. It has been confirmed that for 32 years after the revival of Ukraine’s independence, Ukrainians managed to get rid of their totalitarian past. Ukrainians defend their state motivated. Therefore, the war is not only for territories, but also for democratic values, self-identity, philosophy of being and existence of Ukrainians.
History and the Historian in the Context of Contemporary Structures of Digital Resources Internationalization
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Pilkevych Andrii
Published: April 2024

This article examines the role and advantages of a professional historian in the context of tasks related to the internationalization of information technology (IT) resources. Building on the premise that globalization processes require a comprehensive approach to adapting IT products to the cultural and social specificities of various countries and regions, the author argues that historical knowledge can serve as a reliable foundation for developing internationalization strategies. Particular attention is given to historians’ analytical abilities, their deep understanding of cultural and historical contexts, language skills, and the capacity for ethical and politically correct reviewing, which are critically important for successful localization and cultural adaptation of IT resources. The analysis explores how historical knowledge and methodological approaches can be integrated into the development and implementation processes of IT resources, as well as into procedures for assessing their effectiveness in the international market. The potential of historical science in predicting future societal trends and adapting technological innovations to these trends is addressed. The importance of an interdisciplinary approach in the modern globalized world is emphasized, where historical science not only serves as a means of understanding the past but also as a tool for effective adaptation and internationalization of electronic resources. The author argues that professional historians can play a key role in developing global strategies for the IT sector, contributing to the creation of inclusive, culturally adapted technological solutions that take into account the historical experience and cultural peculiarities of different peoples. The discussion includes how historical knowledge helps identify potential risks and opportunities associated with entering new markets, and how this knowledge can facilitate the development of more adapted and acceptable strategies for intercultural communication and interaction.
Parallels between clinical and genetic characteristics in children with primary ciliary dyskinesia
Authors: Novak A. A. , Mizernitskiy Yu. L.
Published: April 2024

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic disorder that leads to chronic inflammatory damage to the airways and auditory organs. This article presents current information and a study aimed at investigating parallels between the course of PCD and clinical and genetic variant of the disease, which contributes to a timely diagnosis and enables personalized treatment approach.

The aim of the study was to identify phenotypic characteristics and chronological patterns of PCD course depending on the genotype.

Methods. The study was conducted at the Veltischev Research Clinical Institute of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery of the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov Medical University), Ministry of Health of Russia. The study included children with PCD who underwent next generation sequencing (NGS) of the exome.

Results. Significant differences were found in the course of PCD based on clinical and genetic characteristics. Children with defects in the genes encoding central pair proteins are characterized by an earlier onset of daily productive cough and recurrent respiratory infections. A similar pattern is typical for patients with defects in the genes encoding the cilia assembly proteins. The first episode of respiratory infection occurs later in patients with defects in the genes encoding dynein handle proteins. Patients who do not have defects in PCD-associated genes are characterized by a late onset of persistent difficulty in nasal breathing, productive cough and respiratory diseases.

Conclusion. Identification of clinical and genetic variants of PCD allows prediction of chronological features of the course of the disease.
Efficacy and safety of triple therapy (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ ivacaftor) in children with cystic fibrosis: 12-month follow-up
Authors: Kondratyeva E. I. , Odinaeva N. D. , Repjeva E. V. , Fatkhullina I. R. , Sherman V. D.
Published: April 2024

The most effective drug for targeted therapy of cystic fibrosis (CF) today is the CFTR modulator elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor. It is a combination of two CFTR correctors and a CFTR potentiator that correct the main genetic defect in patients with CF who carry at least one genetic variant specified in the instructions for use of the drug. In the Russian Federation, children with CF at the age of 6 years and older are provided with a targeted drug at the expense of the Circle of Kindness Charitable Foundation.

The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of therapy with the CFTR modulator elexacaftor/thezacaftor/ivacaftor in children with cystic fibrosis during 12 months of follow-up.

Methods. The data of 48 patients aged 6 to 18 years who received targeted therapy with elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor in 2021 and were included in the “Targeted therapy” section of the Register of Patients with Cystic Fibrosis in the Russian Federation, were analyzed. To study the effectiveness and safety of the therapy, the patients’ nutritional status, sweat test, respiratory function, blood chemistry, blood pressure, and lens condition were monitored during the therapy.

Results. During therapy, an increase in body weight was noted from 44.1 (± 8.8) to 50.1 (± 7.8) kg (M ± SD) (p < 0.001); height, from 158.2 (± 9.1) to 161.9 (± 8.7) cm (p < 0.001); and BMI, from 17.5 (± 2.3) to 19 (± 1.9) kg / m2 (p < 0.001). The conductivity of sweat decreased from 114.8 (± 17.4) at the start of triple therapy to 73.9 (± 20.6) mmol/l NaCl (p < 0.001) after 12 months of treatment. In 28.5%, the sweat test results returned to normal (the sweat conductivity was equivalent to < 50 mmol / l NaCl). Statistically significant changes in the indices of respiratory function were obtained: the forced vital capacity increased from 72.8%pred. (± 21.7) to 86.6%pred. (± 24.4) (p < 0.001), FEV1 – from 67.2%pred. (± 21.7) to 84.9%pred. (± 28.9) (p < 0.001).

Conclusion. Analysis of the tolerability showed a consistent safety profile of the triple therapy.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (Kartagener syndrome): a case of late diagnosis and follow-up
Authors: Simonova O. I. , Selimzianova L. R , Simonova A. Yu , Gorinova Yu. V. , Kustova O. V. , Lazareva A. V. , Platonova M. M. , Vishneva E. A. , Bosenko Yu. A.
Published: April 2024

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an autosomal recessive disease that develops as a result of an ultrastructural defect of the cilia and flagella. The symptoms are non-specific, especially in childhood, and are characterized by recurrent rhinitis and bronchitis, often with obstruction. Half of the patients with PCD are diagnosed with such clear clinical manifestation as Kartagener’s syndrome (chronic bronchitis, chronic sinusitis, reverse position of internal organs (situs inversus), but even in these cases the diagnosis can be difficult.

The aim of this paper was to demonstrate a clinical case of late diagnosis of PCD in a child with classic Kartagener syndrome and concomitant atopy, and the results of 11 years of follow-up and microbiological monitoring. The stages of the diagnostic search are presented in detail and typical errors on the way to diagnosis are analyzed.

Conclusion. This clinical observation demonstrates the difficulties of diagnosing PCD in a patient with concomitant atopy. It is noted that appropriate continued monitoring and timely therapy are crucial for children with PCD. The need to standardize approaches to the diagnosis and management of patients with PCD, including continuity during transfer to the adult healthcare network, is emphasized.
Visual Rhetoric in Wechat Moments—A Research Based on Virtual Ethnography
Authors: Liu Wangrou
Published: April 2024

As a typical representative, Wechat Moments highly integrates virtual sapce and real life, within which the communication mostly takes place between acquaintances. Therefore, Wechat Moments has become an important stage for individuals, especially college students, to express themselves and establish and manage their personal images. Self-compiled information, including various visual elements such as texts, photos, emojis, pictures etc. in Wechat Moments is often carefully designed and selected, which will have an ideological influence on the reader. Therefore, this paper takes the visual rhetoric theory as the theoretical framework, and the virtual ethnography as the research method, to investigate the behavior of college students in using Wechat Moments to achieve rhetorical purposes to establish their personal images. The results of the categorical analysis indicate that most of the people's Wechat Moments is about their daily life, generally for sharing or remembering, wanting to show their positive side of life. Then, the content analysis suggests that both the denotative meaning and the connotative meaning of the visual elements should be noticed. Finally, the rhetorical analysis provides an interpretation of the connotations of posting Wechat Moments.
A study of detection of diarrhoea associated human rotavirus and co-infection with diarrhoea genic pathogens in childhood stool specimen by using ELISA and RT-PCR in a tertiary care hospital at Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Rajput Madhurendra Singh , Rawat Jagat Bahadur , Vashishtha Ankur , Panwar Gautam , Sharma Prigya
Published: April 2024

Background: Childhood diarrhoea mainly caused by Group A Rotavirus, is a major global health issue, especially for children under five. In India, RVA-induced diarrhoea causes numerous deaths, hospitalizations, and outpatient visits annually. Vaccination is crucial in preventing RVA, with WHO-approved oral vaccines significantly reducing global mortality and morbidity. However, challenges persist in implementing vaccines in regions like sub-Saharan Africa due to factors like malnutrition and unsanitary conditions. Despite this, since 2009, low-income countries have seen a decline in RVA-related illness.
Methods: Over 18 months, from January 2021 to June 2022, a study at the Post Grad Dept. of Microbiology, Index Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre in Indore, MP, involved 250 children under five with acute gastroenteritis. Ethical clearance and parental consent were obtained. Data included demographic, antenatal, diarrhoea l symptoms, feeding, hygiene, physical exams, and stool analysis.
Results: 250 children under five were screened for Rotavirus. 60 tested positive, mostly in 6–12-month-olds during cooler months in urban areas. 80% were from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Exclusive breastfeeding linked to lower incidence. Vomiting and severe dehydration more frequent in positive cases. ELISA and ICG methods equally effective.
Conclusions: Childhood diarrhoea, primarily caused by Rotavirus, remains a leading cause of under-five deaths, totalling 600,000 annually. Among 250 children studied, 60 tested positive for Rotavirus, especially among males aged 7-12 months, with infections peaking in cooler months. Both ELISA and ICG were equally effective in detection. Treatment primarily involves oral rehydration with low osmolarity ORS. Predominant strains were G1 P (8) and G2 P (4). Global endorsement of rotavirus vaccines like Rotarix and Rotateq, with Rotavac showing promise in India, signals progress in fighting rotavirus, potentially improving public health via inclusion in state immunization programs.
The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap: a review
Authors: Hernández Erick F. , Gómez González José Manuel , Gómez-González Jorge , Barrientos-Villegas Sofia , Espinosa-Torres Juan Pablo , Barrera Mera Baltazar , Mendoza-Barrera German E. , Rosas L. P. Fernando , Valderrama-Treviño Alan I.
Published: April 2024

Breast cancer is recognized worldwide as a major health problem among women due to its high incidence and high mortality and morbidity rates. Breast reconstruction is an approach of great value for those patients who underwent mastectomy, impacting their quality of life and psychological stress. The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap was described as the preferred graft for breast reconstruction with an autologous flap by surgeons because it represented a decrease in complications for the time and obtained better results. DIEP flap reconstruction requires microsurgical skills as well as continuous monitoring of the patient to identify and resolve possible associated complications.
FORO DE INVESTIGACIÓN CIENTÍFICA 2024
Authors: Frías Sara
Published: April 2024

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Mit takar az alfa-generáció?
Authors: Nagy Ádám , Kölcsey Attila
Published: April 2024

According to Mannheim (Mannheim 1969), age group can be considered as a generation if it ischaracterized by a common immanent property, generational consciousness, community status,and three conditions are required: a common experience; actual peer-to-peer orientation andcommon situational interpretation, attitudes, forms of action (Mannheim 1969). Based on thismodel Strauss and Howe (Strauss – Howe 1991), states, that a generational change happensin around 15-20 years. Based on the relationship with the information society, the X, Y and Zgenerations are interpreted, but the concept of Alpha generation is also defined. Our articledescribes the story of the Alpha generation, the content attributed to the generation, and tries toanswer the question: can this concept be interpreted in the paradigm of the generation of ages?
A gyermekes anyák nehézségei a munka világában
Authors: Kőmüves Zsolt , Kozák Csaba , Walter Virág
Published: April 2024

The study examines the labour market integration and employment attitudes of women with young children among the factors influencing the extremely low Hungarian fertility rate. The literature review looks at the role of education, working while raising children, the role of careers, work-life balance and the glass ceiling phenomenon. In the empirical part, We will present, without any claims to exhaustiveness, a typical set of problems that fundamentally determine women’s presence in the labour market. We surveyed 1,033 respondents on attitudes towards work, time spent at home and difficulties in finding a job. The results of the questionnaire survey were evaluated using the SPSS 26.0 software package, including mainly descriptive statistical methods. We found that discrimination against mothers with young children still persists in job interviews. The contribution to the family’s financial expenses is the main factor influencing the return from maternity leave. When choosing a job, the key factor is the work schedule of the job applied for.
Elitviszonyok a globalizáció korában
Authors: Markovics Márton
Published: April 2024

Pogátsa, Zoltán (2022): A globális elit. Kossuth Kiadó, Budapest, p, 319
Environmental and Geochemical Assessment of Bottom Sediment Pollution (Approaches, Monitoring, Utilization)
Authors: Ushakova E.S. , Menshikova E.A. , Karavaeva T.I. , Puzik A.Yu. , Volkova M.A.
Published: April 2024

The results of ecological and geochemical assessment of the state of bottom sediments of small rivers in the city of Berezniki (Perm region) are presented, and the issues of environmental monitoring of small rivers of Verkhnekamie are identified. A comprehensive assessment of bottom sediment contamination is carried out. Their unsatisfactory condition in terms of the heavy metals content (Ni, Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, Hg) and As was noted. Possible environmental actions for the disposal of such sediments are analyzed. It is concluded that it is advisable to carry out on-site remediation or dispose of sediments at specialized landfills followed by recycling.
Juvenile Delinquency: The Rise of Moral Decadence in Cameroon Schools
Authors: Tabifor Asongwe Pride , Nkongho Ashu Calven
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we point out the fundamental causes of moral decadence in Cameroon schools by juveniles and seek the extent to which such moral decadence has on the future of Cameroon. As human rights and technology continues to reshape the society, this article states that the application of laws following children rights and western cultures without considering the culture of the people of Cameroon as far as education is concerned is inherent to human condemnation.  The implementations of such laws and cultures affected our students and they portray immoral acts such as fighting, smoking, sex party and beating of teachers in secondary schools. In Cameroon, the school is a center of formation and a child learns with a cane. So, taken away the canes from the teachers destroy the teaching culture of Cameroon which is a succinct way to discipline a child. The teacher who is the actor of formation has a formative tune through the cane to fight against acts of moral decadence particularly that of drugs and sex party. The formative punishment is required in our schools via the use of canes by teachers. This human condemnation has future consequences that will emerge probably. In this article, we advanced some methods that can be used to return a peaceful citadel of learning in our schools and the society. The study emphasizes the significance of moral values in school.
Fall of a sudden a food crisis the world over!
Authors:   African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Oniang'o Ruth
Published: April 2024

I serve on the Board of Trustees of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) headquartered in the Philippines and at our last meeting in April this year (2008), the Board had to issue a statement to the press, for the first time since I joined. The IRRI host country, the Philippines, was experiencing a fast exhalation in the price of rice and an apparent shortage of the commodity. Mind you, for the people of Philippines and indeed most of Asia, rice is virtually life, rice is like water. So once the rice sector is affected, whole livelihoods are affected. But as we attended this particular meeting, food price riots were being reported in other parts of the world as well. One could ask: why all of a sudden are food prices rising the world over? A lot has been written about this whole situation by experts and observers who are much more informed and much more analytical than I, and more continues to be written.
Food Prices are NEVER reasonable for the poor
Authors:   African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Oniang'o Ruth
Published: April 2024

Between 2007 and 2008 there was hue and cry about rising food prices with demonstrations in major towns of the globe. It became an emergency and appeared as if we just woke up to find food prices higher by at least 25 percent.What happened? I have watched in Kenya oil prices go up as a result of rising world prices. Yet when these same prices go down globally, they never do for consumers in developing. What is the problem?Clearly nobody talks for the poor.
"Africa has potential but we can not eat potential", said the late Norman Borlaug
Authors:   African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Oniang'o Ruth
Published: April 2024

Dr Gebisa Ejeta ( above) of Ethiopia (currently at Purdue University in the USA) is the first sole African recipient of the World Food Prize( 2009) established by Dr Norman Borlaug to honour those who demonstrate passion and promise to fight world hunger. Dr. Norman Borlaug As I write this editorial, I am attending the Sasakawa Africa Association Symposium in Addis Ababa (July 12 to 14, 2010) organized to honour Dr Norman Borlaug (left) who died on September 13, 2009 at age 95.
Famine in Kenya after just one year!
Authors:   African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Oniang'o Ruth
Published: April 2024

An article in the Kenya leading Newspaper the Daily Nation highlights the plight of those who are faced with this devastating catastrophe. The picture below by GATONYE GATHURA gathura@ke.nationmedia.com Posted Tuesday, January 4th 2011 at 21:00 shows women who Famine in Kenya clearly look desperate as they ponder where their next meal will come from. Was this famine predicted? Media records reveal that as far back as far back as November 2010, the Office of the Prime Minister had recommended assistance to farmers through the purchase of livestock before they are finished off by drought. In the past Kenyans have witnessed emaciated dying livestock on television, and distraught famers who have lost most of their livelihood.
La cerámica del Período Intermedio Temprano en el valle de Asia, costa centro sur del Perú
Authors: Angeles Falcón Rommel
Published: April 2024

La secuencia cerámica del Período Intermedio Temprano en la costa centro sur es poco conocida. Excavaciones realizadas en el sitio arqueológico de Huaca Malena, ubicado en el valle de Asia-Coayllo, así como el reconocimiento de la parte baja y media del valle, proponen la existencia de un estilo cerámico propio que fue posiblemente compartido por los valles vecinos de Mala y Cañete. En este artículo se propone una primera secuencia estilística para el valle de Asia-Coayllo que surge a inicios del Periodo Intermedio Temprano, se distribuye en el sector Unchor del valle medio y es sucedida por un estilo tricolor identificado en Huaca Malena (valle bajo).
A educação na adolescência: consequências do lockdown e da aceleração
Authors: Guilherme Alexandre Anselmo , Felix de Oliveira Fernanda
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho tem como temática as consequências do lockdown na educação, considerando o contexto da aceleração social. Questiona-se, qual é a (re) construção necessária para a educação de adolescentes. Para tanto, analisa-se as potencialidades do cérebro adolescente defendidas por Daniel Siegel. O trabalho apresenta uma pesquisa bibliográfica, estruturada a partir de uma análise sobre a aceleração social e seus impactos educacionais após o lockdown. Entende-se que fase da adolescência é essencial para o desenvolvimento de potencialidades no contexto educacional. Sob tal perspectiva, desenvolve-se uma análise filosófica sobre a escola, apontando-a como um espaço de (re)construção de práticas que convidem os adolescentes a escutar o mundo. Portanto, a escola, como espaço de (re)criação dos sujeitos em tempos de aceleração deve estimular as potencialidades no período da adolescência, como a criatividade e a abertura para a novidade.
Avances y discusiones sobre el uso de inteligencia artificial (IA) en educación
Authors: Tramallino Carolina Paola , Marize Zeni Adriana
Published: April 2024

El objetivo de este estudio es realizar un recorrido analítico a través de artículos científicos sobre inteligencia artificial (IA) en el contexto educativo, localizados en Google Scholar y Science Direct, escritos en portugués, inglés y español desde 2021 en adelante. En 2022 se lanzó ChatGPT, tecnología que forma parte del concepto denominado inteligencia artificial generativa, creada mediante técnicas de aprendizaje automático. Este tipo de herramientas ha ganado espacio en las instituciones escolares y ha sido objeto de numerosas discusiones. A raíz de ello, los gobiernos de muchos países, preocupados por sus impactos, intentan regular el uso de la IA. Entre los resultados obtenidos se destaca la presencia de estudios sobre alfabetización en IA, la formación docente, la necesidad de abordar la temática interdisciplinariamente y desde niveles iniciales, entre otros.
Advanced Training of Russian Railways Personnel as a Factor of Efficiency of Railway Transportation in Emergency Situations
Authors: Dergachev Aleksey , Ermakov Sergey , Kuranova Ol'ga , Stepanskaya Ol'ga , Bryzgalov Aleksandr
Published: April 2024

Purpose: the directions of application of new information and telecommunication technologies for the organization of the process of advanced training, additional training and retraining of specialists of JSC “Russian Railways” are considered. The main purpose of the study is to study the problem of forecasting an increase in the efficiency of the use of railway transport by reducing losses from unskilled actions of personnel. Methods: the research method is based on the implementation of the principle that in terms of funding, additional training and retraining differ significantly. Results: remote retraining and retraining of railway transport workers is a complex of interrelated organizational, technical, technological, financial and methodological tasks that ensure the functioning of this system. Practical significance: the mathematical formulation of the problem presented in the article to determine the economic feasibility of organizing remote professional development and retraining of personnel during its implementation allows for the assessment and forecast of the main parameters of the functioning f the system of retraining and retraining of personnel of JSC “Russian Railways”. The criteria adopted in the model fairly objectively characterize the effectiveness of the functioning of the system under consideration.
Optimizing Industry Trade-Off Problems in Big Data Management Using Evolutionary Algorithms: A Comparative Study
Authors: Abbas Ahmed
Published: April 2024

This paper proposes a novel approach to solve complex industrial big data management problems using genetic algorithms (GA), particle swarm optimization (PSO), ant algorithms (ACO) and cultural algorithms (CA). The research aims at efficient resource allocation, balancing conflicting objectives such as cost minimization, resource utilization and quality improvement. The proposed approach offers a comprehensive framework that combines the advantages of different optimization techniques, providing decision makers with important insights into optimal big data strategies in their industries. The results of the study show the effectiveness of the hybrid approach in achieving optimal decisions, which improves operational efficiency and strategic decision making in the era of big data.
Investigating Unnecessary Handoff in Wlan Networks: Challenges and Recent Advances
Authors: Shaker Mahmud , Moder Halil
Published: April 2024

Recently, the issue of unnecessary handoff in WLAN networks has been the subject of recent research efforts. WLANs are designed to provide high-speed connectivity in a limited area, similar to their wired counterparts. The IEEE 802.11 Standard has become widely adopted for wireless LANs. The handoff algorithm allows mobile nodes to switch between access points (APs) as they move between areas serviced by different APs. However, determining when to initiate a handoff poses challenges, particularly concerning unnecessary handoffs. Many researchers have investigated this issue and have proposed mechanisms to address it. Thus, this study focuses on reviewing the related works about handoff and discusses the challenges and recent advances.
Case report analysis of emergency medical care for a patient with a severe concomitant injury
Authors:   Derzhavin Tambov State University, Ratiev Petr A. , Sladkikh Dmitry V. ,   Archbishop Luke Tambov City Clinical Hospital; Derzhavin Tambov State University
Published: April 2024

Abstract. We consider a case of providing emergency medical care to a patient with a concomitant injury as a result of a traffic accident. Purpose of the research: to consider a clinical case report of effective emergency medical care to a victim with severe concomitant injury. We describe main aspects of diagnosing this kind of patients, the difficulties of providing care to patients with concomitant injury and the treatment results. Materials and methods. This research uses materials from the medical documentation of the trauma department of Archbishop Luke Tambov City Clinical Hospital. Results. Effective treatment of such injuries and a favorable outcome, as a rule, is possible only in a multidisciplinary medical institution, since it is in this type of medical organizations it is possible to obtain all the necessary instrumental and laboratory diagnostics of the injuries, there are also many specialists in various fields, which allows to competently organize the correct surgical tactics, develop a treatment plan, prescribe all the necessary infusion therapy to eliminate the resulting hypovolemia, and in the event of shock – anti-shock therapy to eliminate the patient’s unstable hemodynamics as quickly as possible, in case of development or progression of respiratory failure – establish respiratory support with the possibility of transferring the patient to artificial lung ventilation, in the case of prolonged artificial lung ventilation – a tracheostomy, and of course, adequate pain relief for the pain syndrome that accompanies absolutely every case of concomitant injury. All this together is aimed at stabilizing the patient’s condition, preventing possible complications, and if they occur, their timely identification and elimination, carrying out further rehabilitation to return the patient to a full life. Conclusions: the annual increase in the number of road accidents and the development of severe injuries in connection with this requires the further development of various types of diagnostics, indicates the need to ensure the availability of CT examinations, MRI machines, the development of traumatology, surgery and neurosurgery, which ultimately will favorably contribute to timely diagnosis and effective treatment of life-threatening conditions that occur in victims of road traffic accidents.
Analisis Tingkat Pemahaman Siswa SMP dalam Menyelesaikan Permasalahan Terkait Duplikasi, Triseksi, dan Kuadratus
Authors: Alisya Putri Chania  , Yulyanti Harisman
Published: April 2024

Tiga masalah klasik matematika pada zaman Yunani di antaranya duplikasi, triseksi, dan kuadratus. Ketiga masalah ini merupakan landasan perkembangan ilmu geometri modern dan penting untuk dikaji. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis tingkat pemahaman siswa terkait materi duplikasi, trisesksi, dan kuadratus. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Subjek penelitian merupakan lima siswa SMP yang dipilih secara acak. Instrumen yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah wawancara terbuka. Masing-masing siswa diberikan empat pertanyaan yang berkaitan dengan masalah duplikasi, triseksi, dan kuadratus. Analisis data penelitian ini bersifat tematik. Hasil dari penelitian ini memperoleh tiga tingkatan pemahaman siswa SMP dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan terkait duplikasi, triseksi, dan kuadratus. Penjelasan mengenai tiga tingkatan pemahaman tersebut akan dijelaskan secara rinci pada tulisan ini.
Investigating Employee Satisfaction and Corporate Performance: Mining From Employer Branding
Authors: Izharuddin Muhammad , Susilo Hadi Faizal
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the relationship between employee satisfaction and corporate performance using data mining techniques on anonymous employee feedback. The study tries to determine how employee satisfaction affects company performance. Textual analysis of employee reviews was carried out using a data mining approach in order to find relationships between satisfaction and performance. The investigation highlighted major employee satisfaction elements such as salary and benefits, work-life balance, workload, career development, and management, all of which have a significant impact on business success. Interestingly, work-life balance and workload were found to be negatively correlated with performance. These findings offer useful insights for employer branding efforts, underlining the need of addressing certain components of employee happiness in order to improve overall corporate performance.