bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Azerbaijani toponyms in the language of cinema
Authors:   Institute  of  Linguistics  named after Nasimi ANAS., Mustafayev Fizuli
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to Azerbaijani toponyms in the language of cinema. According to research, place names as a linguistic fact have their own characteristics. One of the important issues of linguistics is the emergence, development and refinement of their features.From the analysis carried out in the article, it can be seen that the main background of toponyms in the territory of Azerbaijan is made up of onomastic units related to our native language. There is no territory without toponyms of the Azerbaijani language.It is noted that the Azerbaijani toponyms are based on different groups of words in the lexicon of our language. Genetic and ethnolinguistic analysis of these toponyms shows that at different times there were certain trends in the naming of geographical objects.The article provides information about the groups of toponyms: anthroponyms, ethnotoponyms, hydrotoponyms, zootoponyms, phyto-toponyms, socio-political toponyms, memoir-memorable toponyms, cosmotoponyms, descriptive toponyms.The article also provides information about the types of toponyms. They consist of oikonyms, urbanonyms, horonyms, oponyms and dromonims.The article also provides information about the toponyms of the area. Studies show that in the language of cinema there are toponyms denoting only the name of an object. The article uses relevant literature, feature films and documentaries.
Some problems in the study of attributive compound words or "bahuvrihi" in Uzbek and English linguistics
Authors:   Urganch State University., Rahimova Shodiya
Published: October 2023

This article analyzes the opinions, comments and conclusions expressed about the determining compound words or "bahuvrihis", which are one of the components of the Uzbek and English languages. In addition, emphasis is placed on the interpretation of (defining) compound words and their linguistic meaning in these languages, and they are explained based on examples found in oral speech and explanatory dictionaries. From Russian linguists: N.M. Shansky, V.R. Grigoryev, K.A. Levkovskaya, A.S. Ahmonova, A.I. Smirnitsky, V.I. In addition to Alatiliev, Uzbek linguists: B. Madaliyev, N. Mamatov, Sh. Rahmatullayev, A. Gulomov, A. Hojiyev’s opinions on compound words, their occurrence, morphological, syntactic, lexical relations between their components and their distinction from word combinations were analyzed in depth, and additional opinions and comments are expressed.The problems of addition and subtraction in Uzbek and English languages and the study of attributive compound words, what lies under the term "bahuvrihi" and their similarities and differences are analyzed.
Interpretation of the character of Alisher Navoi in small prose works
Authors:   Alisher Navoi' Tashkent state university of Uzbek language and literature, Ashurova Gulbahor
Published: October 2023

Prolific life and work of Alisher Navoi has been interpreted as the protagonist of literary-historical memoirs since his time. Over the past centuries, these works have served as model lessons about the life path of a great poet, patriot and devotee. The literature of the XX century achieved great results in the artistic interpretation of Alisher Navoi's life, bringing it closer to the life of the people. The novel and drama created about Navoi laid the groundwork for further works and started the creation of many Navoi novels. Urfon Otajon is one of the writers who sought to discover the undiscovered aspects of Navoi's character in the narrative of the independence period. History is reflected in artistic interpretations in his stories about the literary environment, literary and artistic people of Herat, which appeared in his book "Dilkusho Boglar".This article analyzes the ability of Urfon Otajon to create the image of Alisher Navoi in short prose.
Course Modality and Student Outcomes: The Mediating Role of Connection
Authors: Ford Melinda A. , Graden Bryan S. , Hawkins Steven R. , Lee Jonathan E.
Published: October 2023

During the Covid-19 pandemic, institutions of higher education were required to use multiple teaching modalities, often in the same course, to facilitate student learning, giving students the option of attending face-to-face, attending live over zoom, or watching the recorded lecture videos asynchronously. Simultaneously, some students were forced to enroll in courses with modalities that did not align with what they believed to be most effective for them. This study examines the relationship between accounting students’ perceptions of learning in each modality and course outcomes. Students from nine introductory accounting classes were surveyed on several dimensions of the learning environment. Results demonstrate that the correlation between synchronous attendance (alignment of modality) and course grades is mediated (partially mediated) by students’ connection to their professor. Connection to their professor also fully and directly mediates synchronous attendance on satisfaction and, through sequential mediation in combination with student engagement, also fully mediates alignment of modality on student satisfaction. Regardless of modality (synchronous or asynchronous), or students’ ability to attend the modality that is most effective for their learning, students and professors can improve course outcomes (course grades and course satisfaction) by increasing student-professor connection.
Reflective Practices of Pre-Service Teachers: Self-reflections on Micro Teaching
Authors: AKSU Dursun , ÇALIŞIR Musa , SELLÜM Fatih Selim
Published: October 2023

This study aims to reveal pre-service teachers' (PSTs) self-reflections on micro-teaching practices. The study was conducted with a qualitative approach. The participants of the study consisted of 117 PSTs from 9 different branches who took the Micro-teaching (Elective) course at the faculty of education of a state university in Türkiye in the 2021-2022 academic year. According to the aim of the study, PSTs did micro-teaching practices. The micro-teaching practices were video-recorded and watched by the PST. The practice was evaluated by the PSTs peers and delivered to the PST in writing. The qualitative data of the study were obtained with the "Self-reflection Form" prepared by the researchers. This form consists of two open-ended questions about the strengths and weaknesses that pre-service teachers realized during the microteaching practice. The data were analyzed by content analysis method. It was found that PST described their strengths and weaknesses in planning, process, and assessment categories. PSTs emphasized their weaknesses more than their strengths for the planning category. In the category of planning, pre-service teachers stated that their strengths were that they were able to prepare lesson plans with well-rounded activities and integrity, and their weaknesses were that they could not manage their time properly and that they realized that the activities and examples were not suitable for the grade level. In the category of processing, they emphasized strengths more than weaknesses. The PSTs consider themselves strongest in lesson management and stated that they need to improve their diction, voice, and oratory skills. The assessment was the least opinioned category by the PSTs. For the assessment of the lesson, PSTs thought that they achieved the outcome by focusing on the teaching process, which was considered successful.
La indemnización cuando el arrendatario restituye anticipadamente el inmueble arrendado
Authors: San Miguel Pradera Lis Paula
Published: October 2023

En un contrato de arrendamiento de inmueble pactado con una duración determinada, es posible que el arrendatario pretenda devolver el bien arrendado y poner fin al contrato de forma anticipada. En ocasiones concretas, la ley reconoce al arrendatario un derecho de desistimiento con determinadasconsecuencias. Cuando el arrendatario no dispone de dicho derecho, la restitución anticipada del inmueble constituye un incumplimiento contractual que habilita al arrendador para declarar la resolución del contrato por incumplimiento y reclamar una indemnización de daños y perjuicios. En este caso, interesa determinar qué puede reclamar el arrendador en concepto de lucro cesante por las rentas dejadas de percibir. La indemnización debe reparar el daño que el incumplimiento provoca, pero teniendo en cuenta que, con la resolución, el arrendador recupera la disponibilidad del inmueble.
Sentencias
Authors: Cabanillas Sánchez Antonio
Published: October 2023

SUMARIO: I. Derecho Civil: 1. Parte general. 2. Derecho de la persona. 3. Obligaciones y contratos. Responsabilidad civil. 4. Derechos reales. Derecho hipotecario. 5. Derecho de familia. 6. Derecho de sucesiones.–II. Derecho Mercantil.– III. Derecho Procesal.
CO2 monitoring associated with the quality of soybean grains stored in different moisture contentes
Authors: SOUZA Diene Gonçalves , RESENDE Osvaldo , ZUCHI Jacson , FERREIRA Paulo Victor Alcântara , MABASSO Geraldo Acácio
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study was to quantify the levels of CO2 produced by soybeans stored at room temperature in a prototype silo, with initial moisture contents of 12, 14, and 16% (w.b.), as well as to evaluate the quality of the product over storage. Analyses of the moisture content, ash, proteins, lipids, color, germination, and electrical conductivity were performed. In the atmosphere in the silos, the amount of CO2, relative humidity, and temperature were monitored every hour using a CO2 meter data logger. Grain quality evaluations took place at four storage times (0, 30, 60, and 90 days). Analyses were performed in triplicate, and data were analyzed using analysis of variance and regression, adopting the 5% level of significance. The moisture contents, protein, lipids, germination, and color were reduced over time, resulting in a loss of grain quality. Soybeans initially stored with 16% (w.b.) of initial moisture content showed greater losses associated with the rise in the levels of CO2. The rise in CO2 emission in the internal atmosphere of the silo signals the beginning of grain deterioration and can be used as a decision-making tool, aiming at preventing and reducing losses in product quality over storage.
Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Toner Minyak Atsiri Kulit Jeruk Purut (Cytrus hystrix Dc) terhadap Propionibacterium acnes
Authors: Yuliastuti Definingsih , Indriapuspa Clarisa , Yuli Pratiwi Pramita
Published: October 2023

Jerawat yaitu permasalahan kulit yang terjadi dikarenakan peradangan pada folikel polisebasea . Kulit jeruk purut (Cytrus hystrix DC) mengandung senyawa β-pinen yang bekerja sebagai antibakteri. Toner merupakan sediaan yang digunakan setelah susu pembersih dan berfungsi untuk menyegarkan wajah, menghapus sisa make up, dan menyebabkan pengelupasan ringan pada kulit wajah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri toner minyak atsiri kulit jeruk purut (Cytrus hystrix DC) terhadap Propionibacterium acnes. Toner dibuat dalam tiga formulasi dengan variasi konsentrasi minyak atsiri kulit jeruk purut yaitu F0 (0%), F1 (5%), dan F2 (10%). Pengujian  dilakukan dengan metode difusi paper disk. Hasil rerata diameter zona hambat  adalah F0 (1,09 mm) kategori lemah, F1 (5,93 mm) kategori sedang, F2 (7,96 mm) kategori sedang. Kesimpulan dari uji statistik didapatkan p˂0,05 menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan sehingga perbedaan konsentrasi minyak atsiri mempengaruhi diameter zona hambat yang terbentuk
Sterilization Device Using Silver Nanoparticles
Authors: Kanjarawy Yoseph M. , Khadour Ghadeer A. , Darwish Waseem S. , Saad Ghada M. , Amasha Hani M.
Published: October 2023

Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) interact with both the surface and structural proteins of viral or bacterial cells, leading to destruction of the pathogenic cells or disruption of their metabolic processes. One of the benefits of using Ag NPs as sterilants is their inability to be adapted to by pathogenic cells, unlike traditional sterilization methods. While silver is generally non-toxic to human health, prolonged exposure can result in a condition known as argyria, characterized by blue discolouration of the skin. The proposed device utilizes Ag NPs for external sterilization of individuals entering a room measuring approximately (1 × 1 × 2) meters, through the release of a batch of steam. Ultrasonic vaporizers utilize a piezoelectric transducer to convert electrical energy into mechanical vibrations, which agitate the water stored within the device. This results in the production of water vapour infused with silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) that are dissolved in the water. The silver nanoparticles possess antimicrobial properties, allowing the vapour to effectively sterilize the user by eliminating infectious agents present on the skin, hair, or clothing. The use of ultrasonic vaporizers in crowded areas can help to reduce the spread of infectious diseases, such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza. Additionally, ultrasonic vaporizers are easy to operate and do not require specialized expertise, making them a suitable option for use outside of healthcare facilities.
Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Microbacterium sp. for Determination of Antibacterial and Antitumor
Authors: Dewan Thuraya Mehbas , Hateet Rashid Rahim
Published: October 2023

Synthesizing of AgNPs with a cost effective, environmentally friendly in simple ways, then use them as antibacterial and as anticancer on breast cancer cell line. The soil samples were collected from different places. Isolated, then purified, identified genotypically by 16Sr RNA sequencing analysis and compared with NCBI, GenBank which identified as Microbacterium sp., and there was a new strain discovered for the first time in Iraq register in our name and gave a new sequence ID in GenBank. Biosynthesis of AgNPs using extracellular synthesis by reducing Ag+ to Ag0 and forming silver nanoparticles. The color (reddish brown) was the first indicator of the formation of AgNPs, which was characterizing by using: UV-Visible Spectroscopy, XRD (X-ray diffraction), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), EDX (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy X-ray), AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy).Biological identification of AgNPs was determination by antimicrobial activity of biosynthesized AgNPs, the specimens collected from Al- Sadr hospital / Misan (identified by using VITEK 2). The result showed inhibition zone on pathogenic bacteria range (6- 38mm), and compared with Gentamycin antibiotic on same specimens. By the using of MTT test against breast cancer cells (MCF7 cell line), antitumor activity of were determined and showed very high results. The breast cancer cell line inhibition by about 81% at 100µg/ml, the rate of inhibition was very good and strongly suppressed MCF-7 cell lines proliferation, so different biomedical field can be used from AgNPs as antibacterial and anticancer agents, with considerable results.
Magnesium Titanate Nanoparticles from Dolomite: Cost-Effective Synthesis and Characterization
Authors: Abdulkareem Mustafa A. , Muhsin Noor A. , Al Kaabi Fouad S.
Published: October 2023

The production of MgTiO3 regular nanoparticles through the reaction of MgSO4 extracted from dolomite with TiO2 has been successfully achieved. In this process, the extraction of MgSO4 from dolomite using H2SO4 precedes the synthesis of MgTiO3 nanoparticles. To ensure the highest purity of the final product, crucial parameters such as starting materials ratio and calcination temperature were meticulously explored. Through systematic experimentation, the optimal conditions for synthesis were determined to be a 1:1.5 ratio of TiO2 to MgSO4, coupled with a calcination temperature of 300 °C. This careful optimization strategy yielded MgTiO3 nanoparticles with remarkable regular nanostructures, as evidenced by structural investigations using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). One of the notable advantages of this approach is its energy and cost efficiency. The synthesis process occurs at a relatively low temperature of 300 °C, which not only conserves energy but also suggests its potential applicability in industrial settings. Additionally, the process results in the production of K2SO4 as a byproduct, contributing to cost reduction in manufacturing. In conclusion, this study presents a promising method for producing high-quality MgTiO3 nanoparticles with regular nanostructures through a sequence of controlled reactions. The potential industrial viability, low-temperature synthesis, and byproduct generation further highlight the practical significance of this approach in advancing nanomaterial synthesis and contributing to economic efficiency.
ОБОСНОВАНИЕ МЕТОДИЧЕСКОГО РЕШЕНИЯ ПО ПРОГНОЗИРОВАНИЮ ПОЖАРНОЙ СИТУАЦИИ В ЛЕСНОМ ФОНДЕ ЕВРОПЕЙСКОГО СЕВЕРА
Authors: Druzhinin F.N. , Koryakina D.M. , Tsypilev V.S. , Ivanova Ya.V. , Vasilyeva O.A. , Averina V. V. , Parfenov I.S.
Published: October 2023

В статье раскрываются проблемы существующих методов прогноза пожароопасных ситуаций, которые в большей степени зависят от прогнозирования метеорологических элементов. Отмечается, что краткосрочный прогноз пожарной опасности основан на использовании текущих метеорологических данных, которые в пожароопасный сезон ежедневно предоставляются в ФБУ “Авиалесоохрана” и Министерство чрезвычайных ситуаций России. В статье обосновывается мысль о том, что долгосрочный прогноз пожарной опасности в лесном фонде, основанный на исследовании зависимостей между радиальным приростом древесины и климатическими элементами, может выполняться с использованием дендроклиматохронологии. Раскрывается содержание метода, основанного на выявлении взаимосвязей – «климат – радиальный прирост древесины – пожары», позволяющих осуществлять реконструкцию и прогноз динамики роста древесных растений и погодных условий за длительные промежутки времени, что значимо больше имеющихся инструментальных данных по климату.
Утверждается, что для организации борьбы с пожарами важно предвидеть их развитие при различной пожарной обстановке, а данные прогноза с использованием многофакторного моделирования позволяют заблаговременно спланировать мероприятия по предупреждению и предотвращению их возникновения. В статье излагается взгляд на формирование материально-технической базы, сил и средств пожаротушения, при этом подчеркивается, ч то результаты прогноза пожарной ситуации имеют значение в практике подготовки к пожароопасному сезону каждого года.
Ключевые слова: пожароопасная ситуация, лесной фонд, дендроклиматохронология, древесные растения, погодные условия, многофакторное моделирование.
ՏՐԱՆՍՊՈՐՏԱՅԻՆ ՄԻՋՈՑԻ ՆԱԽԿԻՆՈՒՄ ՎՆԱՍՎԱԾ և ՎԵՐԱՆՈՐՈԳՄԱՆ ԵՆԹԱԿԱ ԴԻՄԱՊԱԿՈՒ ՄՆԱՑՈՐԴԱՅԻՆ ԱՐԺԵՔԻ ՀԱՇՎԱՐԿՈՒՄԸ ՏՐԱՆՍՊՈՐՏԱՅԻՆ ՄԻՋՈՑԻՆ ՊԱՏՃԱՌՎԱԾ ՎՆԱՍԻ
ՉԱՓԻ ՀԱՇՎԱՐԿՄԱՆ ԺԱՄԱՆԱԿ
Authors: Hakobyan A.E. , Tavadyan G.K.
Published: October 2023

The article presents a new, more efficient and applied methodological approach for calculating the residual value of a previously damaged windshield as a result of one more damage in the case of calculating the amount of damage caused to vehicles by forensic commodity expertise. The specified methodical approach to calculating the amount of damage will allow more accurate calculation of the amount of damage caused to the vehicle in the sense that the subjectivity of the calculation will be minimized: the latter consists in recording different approximate results using different expert methodological approaches in the calculations of the amount of damage in the conditions of the vehicle's windshield being previously damaged.
Keywords: commodity expertise, vehicle, damage caused, damaged windshield, residual value.
СУДЕБНАЯ СПЕЦИОЛОГИЯ: РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ МЕЖДИСЦИПЛИНАРНОГО НАУЧНОГО ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ В РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ
Authors: Zhdanov S. P.
Published: October 2023

Статья посвящена актуальной на сегодняшний день проблеме реализации специальных знаний вне судебной экспертизы. Основное содержание по исследуемой теме касается особенностей привлечения специалиста к участию в процессуальных действиях для содействия в применении технических средств в исследовании материалов уголовного дела. В статье дана обобщенная характеристика проведенного библиографического исследования по криминалистическому учению – судебная специология. Значительное внимание уделено раскрытию ключевых понятий, характеризующих новизну междисциплинарного научного исследования. Выделяются и описываются некоторые дополнения к статьям разработанного инициативного авторского проекта федерального закона “О деятельности специалиста в Российской Федерации”. Изложенные в статье взгляды будут интересны практическим работникам правоохранительных органов и экспертных учреждений.
Ключевые слова. специальные знания, судебная экспертиза, участие специалиста, судебная специология, проект федерального закона.
La mutación G1 del gen GDF9 y su relación con el peso al nacimiento en ovinos Pelibuey
Authors: Rosas-Rodríguez Miriam , Salazar-Ortiz Juan , Salinas Ruiz Josafhat , Gallegos-Sánchez Jaime , Herández-Rodríguez Martha , Cortez-Romero Cesar
Published: October 2023

Polimorfismos de un solo nucleótido (SNP) en el gen GDF9 (Growth Differentiation Factor 9), han sido asociados con el tamaño de camada o tipo de parto y peso al nacimiento en ovinos. El objetivo del presente estudio fue identificar la presencia del SNP G1 en el exón 1 del gen GDF9 para relacionarlo con el peso al nacimiento (PN) y las variables productivas (peso al destete: PD y ganancia diaria de peso: GDP) en corderos raza Pelibuey. Se usaron 64 corderos provenientes de parto simple (n=9) y múltiple (n=55).  Mediante marcadores PCR-RFLP, se identificó la presencia del SNP G1; con una frecuencia genotípica de 0.84 para el genotipo silvestre GG y 0.15 para el genotipo heterocigótico GA. La frecuencia alélica fue de 0.92 para el alelo (G) y 0.078 para el alelo A. No se detectó el genotipo mutado AA. El genotipo GA estuvo presente en corderos de parto múltipleLas variables PN, PD y GDP fueron superiores (P<0.05) en corderos de parto simple con el genotipo GG (GGS) que en corderos de parto múltiple con genotipo GG (GGM) y corderos de parto múltiple con genotipo GA (GAM). Los corderos GGS tuvieron mejor desempeño predestete con respecto a los corderos de genotipo GA y GG de parto múltiple.  Finalmente, PN, PD y GDP fueron estadísticamente diferentes entre tipo de parto y tipo de genotipo (P<0.05). Este es el primer reporte de este SNP G1 en ovinos raza Pelibuey.
Associação entre níveis de vulnerabilidade ao estresse e variáveis sociodemográficas, laborais e saúde mental de profissionais de enfermagem
Authors: Simone Messias Floriano Lara , Da Mota de França Pinto Adriele , Fernando de Oliveira Juncos Gabriel , Bordin Danielle , Patricia Andreani Cabral Luciane , Wisniewski Maurício
Published: October 2023

O estresse é associado a sete das dez principais causas de morte globais e o segundo problema de saúde ocupacional mais grave entre os profissionais de enfermagem. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a associação entre os níveis de vulnerabilidade ao estresse e variáveis sociodemográficas, laborais e de saúde mental de profissionais de enfermagem que trabalham em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Trata-se de um estudo transversal, realizado com 30 profissionais de enfermagem de uma UTI de um hospital filantrópico localizado no Paraná, entre os meses de fevereiro e junho de 2023. Coletaram-se dados por meio de questionário sociodemográfico e o instrumento validado Escala de Vulnerabilidade ao Estresse (EVENT®). Os dados foram tabulados e analisados através dos testes t de Student e ANOVA. Os profissionais de enfermagem apresentaram alta prevalência de vulnerabilidade ao estresse no trabalho, estando associados aos trabalhadores solteiros, com mais de 5 anos de formação e que tinham como ocupação ser enfermeiros. Esses resultados evidenciam a necessidade imediata de implementar ações direcionadas à redução do estresse nessa categoria profissional.
Utilização de modelo preditivo para definir a saúde de bovinos
Authors: Xavier Cerci Fabrício , Nazário Abraão , Falcão da Silva Campos Guilherme , Leão Lima Teixeira Layla
Published: October 2023

Segundo a Embrapa, o Brasil é um dos maiores produtores de carne bovina, com o maior rebanho em 2015. Este artigo propõe um modelo preditivo utilizando tecnologias disponíveis no campo para identificar a saúde dos animais, permitindo um tratamento mais eficaz e melhorando a qualidade do produto. Utilizamos dados do Kaggle e programação em Python com bibliotecas relevantes para criar o algoritmo preditivo. Após testes, o algoritmo DecisionTreeClassifier foi escolhido e treinado com o conjunto de dados. O modelo alcançou aproximadamente 100% de precisão na identificação da saúde dos animais utilizando informações não utilizadas no treinamento. Porém, o tamanho do dataset pode ter impactado negativamente nos testes e treinamentos. Apesar disso, conclui-se que é possível utilizar um modelo preditivo baseado em dados colhidos com tecnologias existentes para a tomada ágil de medidas e aumentar a possibilidade de recuperação dos animais.
Diodo túnel: um dispositivo quântico
Authors: Santos Rodrigo Negreiros dos , Melo Maxwell Diógenes Bandeira de , Lacerda Sérgio Ricardo Gobira
Published: October 2023

Dentre os muitos dispositivos eletrônicos de estado sólido existentes, o diodo túnel é fisicamente singular. Constituído de uma simples junção p-n em meio a duas regiões de semicondutor altamente dopadas, esse dispositivo explora a capacidade de partículas carregadas transpassarem barreiras de potencial ainda que estas não tenham energia suficiente para fazê-lo. Sua operação depende fundamentalmente desse processo, fenômeno denominado tunelamento quântico, e constitui uma aplicação primorosa da teoria quântica na engenharia elétrica. O presente artigo faz uma revisão da descrição teórica do fenômeno do tunelamento quântico e estuda alguns fatores que viabilizam, ou não, a ocorrência do tunelamento. Consequentemente, registra algumas informações essenciais sobre a aplicação do fenômeno na construção desse dispositivo eletrônico.
Análise da gestão de resíduos sólidos no trecho entre o terminal portuário da Manaus Moderna e IP4 município Careiro da Várzea/AM
Authors: Freitas da Cunha Alinda , Da Silva Simone
Published: October 2023

As atividades portuárias são essenciais para expansão da economia globalizada, todavia, esse setor pode causar impactos ambientais significativos, como os atinentes aos resíduos sólidos de embarcações. É importante encontrar solução sustentável para a adequada gestão dos resíduos nas embarcações, de forma a contribuir para a redução de descargas de resíduos por parte das embarcações para os rios, tendo assim um papel vital na proteção do meio ambiente. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a gestão de resíduos sólidos no trecho entre o Terminal Portuário da Manaus Moderna e Instalação Portuária de Pequeno Porte-IP4 Careiro da Várzea à Luz da Lei nº12.305/2010 - Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos, Resolução CONAMA nº 05/1993 e demais Legislações Ambientais Portuárias.
Changes: Literary and Theological Consideration of Two Variation Units in Hebrews 1:8b
Authors: Stevens Daniel
Published: October 2023

While the Epistle to the Hebrews has few hotly debated textual variants, issues surrounding variation within the author’s citation of the scriptures of Israel in Greek remain thorny. This paper considers two variation units in Hebrews 1:8b and argues for the priority of certain readings primarily on the basis of internal evidence, namely the author’s citation practices and Christological exegesis. This paper concludes that Hebrews 1:8b most originally read καὶ ἡ ῥάβδος τῆς εὐθύτητος ῥάβδος τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ, and that this alteration to the Old Greek text of the Psalm cited is an intentional reference to the Davidic covenant and the Son’s exalted, incarnate reign.
Best Rating Scale Design Theory: Implications for Developing Questionnaires in Nursing and Health Sciences
Authors:   School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Centre for Health Innovation, Staffordshire University, Staffordshire, UK, Omolade Odunayo Kolawole , Stephenson John ,   Department of Allied Health Professions, Sport and Exercise, School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK
Published: October 2023

Several nurse researchers do not consistently engage the best rating scale design in developing health research questionnaires thus obscuring the obligatory psychometric properties of the tools as objective rating scales. In response, this paper intends to simplify the Rasch techniques of best rating scale (or questionnaire) validation into four stages. Among researchers and psychometricians, presenting the objective psychometric properties of questionnaires used as rating scales are the cornerstones of the mathematical credibility of any reading generated by the scale. On the contrary, being too reliant on the conventional methods called the classical test theory (CTT), most already “developed” questionnaires rarely display objective indices of the measuring tools. CTT is not the best method for designing questionnaires because its techniques rely on too many unproven mathematical assumptions. Correspondingly in this paper, the Rasch techniques of rating scale design are simplified into four steps for designing questionnaires as objective rating scales. A key contribution of Rasch validation technique is that essential psychometric properties are tested and displayed rather than merely assumed. Therefore, nurse researchers ought to show methodological and mathematical rigours aimed at designing questionnaires as objective measuring tools of health variables. Embracing the four phases of questionnaire design in Rasch techniques provides an easy-to-follow and scientifically robust framework for developing a questionnaire. Finally, the CTT approach to developing questionnaires lack evidence expected of an objective rating scale. Therefore, the four steps in Rasch techniques of questionnaire design, outlined here, present the techniques that researchers may engage in to minimise measurement errors.
Locri prima delle Tavole di Locri: istituzioni e strutture civiche tra VII e V sec. a.C.
Authors: Del Monaco Lavinio
Published: October 2023

Le fonti letterarie testimoniano la persistenza dell’assetto costituzionale locrese fino alla metà del IV sec. a.C., frutto del codice di leggi attribuite a Zaleuco. Al contrario, la critica è concorde nel ritenere che almeno alcune istituzioni documentate nelle 37 Tavole bronzee databili tra IV e III a.C., quali le tribù e le fratrie, rappresentino la persistenza di tali elementi sotto il regime democratico sorto in seguito alla cacciata di Dionisio II. In particolare è legittimo domandarsi se le sigle anteposte ai nomi dei magistrati, cheriflettono le unità civiche nelle quali i cittadini locresi erano registrati, siano davvero una creazione recenziore o se invece testimonino anch’esse un elemento di continuità rispetto all’epoca precedente.
 
Literary sources testify to the persistence of the Locrian constitutional order until the mid-4th century BC, based on the code of laws attributed to Zaleuco. Conversely, critics agree that at least some institutions documented in the 37 bronze tablets datable between IV and III BC, such as tribes and phratries, represent the persistence of these elements under the democratic regime that arose following the expulsion of Dionysius II. In particular, it is legitimate to ask whether the acronyms placed before the names of the magistrates, which reflect the civic units in which the Locrian citizens were registered, are really a recent creation or if instead they too testify to an element of continuity with respect to the previous era, as some epigraphic documents would suggest.
CORRELATION OF 24-HOUR URINARY PROTEIN TO SPOT URINARY PROTEIN TO CREATININE RATIO AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Authors: SABIR O , BASIT MB , RIAZ MM , SHAHID AH , QADRI GA , TARIF N
Published: October 2023

Spot urine protein to creatinine ratio has become a conventional measure of daily protein excretion in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is easily obtained and is reproducible. However, the values may vary with the time of the day, and collecting the first-morning void is typical. Twenty-four hours of urinary protein has been the traditional gold standard test for estimating protein excretion. This test is still carried out in centers where spot measurements are unavailable. We conducted our study to determine the correlation between 24-hour urinary protein and spot urinary protein to creatinine ratio at different times of the day (early morning, afternoon, and night). Sixty-seven patients of CKD fulfilling the inclusion criteria were asked to provide 24-hour urine samples according to standard recommendations. According to protocol, small aliquots of urine samples (5 ml each) were taken from the 24-hour sample to be processed for spot urinary protein and creatinine. Data was analyzed on SPSS version 22 and is presented as numbers, means + SD (age, spot urinary protein to creatinine ratio for morning, afternoon, and night), and frequencies (gender, type of kidney disease). Pearson's 'r' was tested for a significant correlation between 24 hours of urine protein and all different samples of spot collections. In contrast, sensitivity and specificity for spot urine protein-to-creatinine ratio predicting 24-hour protein excretion of <1, 1 – 3.5, and >3.5 g/day were determined using receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC Curves).  In our cohort of patients across all stages of chronic kidney disease, we observed that there was a strong correlation between all three protein-to-creatinine ratio samples with 24 hours of urinary protein excretion; however, nighttime protein creatinine ratio showed the strongest correlation with 24 hours of urinary protein excretion (Pearson's r: 0.797). Nighttime spot urine protein to creatinine ratio sample was also found to have the highest sensitivity across all 24-hour urinary protein excretion levels.A nighttime spot urinary protein to creatinine ratio sample may reliably predict 24 hours of urinary protein excretion.
PATIENT SATISFACTION AND OUTCOMES AFTER LIPOSUCTION AND EXCISION VS LIPOSUCTION ONLY FOR GYNECOMASTIA TREATED IN CMH RAWALPINDI
Authors: QADEER A , HAMEED S , AHMAD S , JAMSHED I , NAYEED KU , ALAM K
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two liposuction techniques for treating gynecomastia. The study focused on patients with Simon's grades I and II gynecomastia. The two techniques were liposuction without a periareolar incision (Group A) and liposuction with an incision created near the areola (Group B). The study was conducted between 2022 and 2023 at CHM Rawalpindi and included 58 male patients. The study evaluated various clinical parameters, including skin removal, bleeding, hematomas, seromas, infections, scarring, patient satisfaction, and post-operative complications. The results showed that patients in Group B, who had liposuction with an incision, required significantly more skin removal than those in Group A, who had liposuction without an incision. Patients in Group A reported higher satisfaction and had a lower incidence of unfavorable scarring. However, no significant differences were found between the two groups regarding other post-operative complications. In conclusion, both liposuction techniques are effective for treating gynecomastia. However, liposuction without a periareolar incision offers advantages such as reduced scarring and higher patient satisfaction. The choice of technique should be based on the individual patient's condition and preferences. Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to validate these findings and determine the optimal surgical approach for gynecomastia treatment.
Effect of sepsis protocol in inpatient departments triggered by Ramathibodi Early Warning Score (REWS) on treatment processes
Authors: Sutherasan Yuda , Matupumanon Somruetai , Junhasavasdikul Detajin , Theerawit Pongdhep
Published: October 2023

Background: Sepsis needs to be more focused on the effect of patient management at the ward level. We aimed to evaluate the effect of implementing the sepsis protocol triggered by the Ramathibodi Early Warning Score (REWS) on treatment processes in inpatients with new-onset sepsis.
Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study among adult medical patients admitted to the general wards. A 25-month pre-protocol period was assigned as a control, and a 14-month protocol period was allocated to a protocol group. An inpatient sepsis protocol comprised a nurse-initiated sepsis protocol with REWS ≥2 plus suspected infection, prompt antibiotic, lactate measurement, and fluid resuscitation. Primary outcomes were the achievement of sepsis treatment processes, including the resuscitation and management bundle, namely: 1) the percentage of patients who were taken for the initial laboratory workup for sepsis, especially lactate and blood culture taking before antibiotics; 2) the percentage of patients who received appropriate antibiotics; 3) the percentage of patients who received optimal fluid resuscitation and management; 4) the percentage of patients who performed inferior vena cava ultrasound; 5) the percentage of patients who received steroid and vasopressor drugs; 6) "time-to-antibiotic," the duration from diagnosis of sepsis to receiving antibiotic treatment; 7) "time-to-optimal intravenous fluid management;" 8) "time-to-transfer to ICU.
Results: 282 patients were evaluated (141 pre-implementation, 141 post-implementation); 94.7% of patients with sepsis had REWS ≥2. More patients in the protocol period had a lactate measurement and fluid management (89 [63.1%] vs. 44 patients [31.2%], p<0.001 and (50 [35.4%] vs. 22 patients [15.6%], p<0.001, respectively). More patients in the protocol period received antibiotics within 1 hour than in the pre-protocol period (80 [56.7%] vs. 53 patients [37.6%], p=0.001). The time to antibiotic treatment (mean, SD) in the protocol period was shorter than that in the pre-protocol period (81.7 [77.86] vs. 138.22 [145.17], p=0.007). The length of the intensive care unit (ICU) stay was shorter in the protocol period (8 d [3, 16.5] vs. 10 d [5, 20.5], p=0.011). The two groups did not differ in in-hospital mortality, length of hospital stay, or time-to-transfer to the ICU.

Conclusions: Implementing an in-hospital sepsis protocol was associated with significant improvement in sepsis treatment processes, namely lactate measurement, starting antibiotic treatment within 1 hour, fluid management, and a shorter length of ICU stay.
Herbal cosmetics of Bagata tribe of Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Sandhya Sri Bonela , Seetharami Reddi T.
Published: October 2023

The paper deals with 34 species of plants used by Bagata tribe of Andhra Pradesh for cosmetics. Euphorbiaceae is the dominant family with 5 species. Trees are represented by 14 species and 29 practices were found to be new.
Artificial intelligence in accelerating the development of air electrode materials for proton conducting solid oxide cells
Authors: Wang Ning
Published: October 2023

Proton conducting solid oxide cells (P-SOCs) operating at intermediate temperature, working in both fuel cell mode for power generation and electrolysis mode for hydrogen production, gain much attention due to their unique advantages. However, the lack of efficient air electrode is the main obstacle to get high-performance P-SOCs, moreover, developing such materials relies on the high-cost and time-waste traditional way. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) to the field of P-SOCs can solve the problems that the traditional way faced. In this perspective, we discussed the current reports relating to the development of air electrode materials of P-SOC by constructing machine learning models. Finally, the future directions of AI guiding the discovery of key materials and high-performance P-SOCs are proposed.
Hydrogen sensors operated in oxygen-free environments
Authors: Ma Nan
Published: October 2023

Hydrogen (H2) is considered a next-generation clean energy source for replacing fossil fuels, and detecting H2 leaks is crucial from a safety standpoint. As the application of H2 energy becomes increasingly diverse and complex, there is a growing need to detect H2 leaks in oxygen-free environments. However, conventional oxygen-dependent H2 sensors lose their ability to detect gas in such environments. This work briefly outlines the research progress toward developing H2 sensors that can operate in oxygen-free environments, including the sensing materials, sensor device structures, gas sensing properties and mechanisms. Finally, we present some perspectives for the future development of H2 sensors for use in oxygen-free environments.
Identification of Social Needs among Students with Disabilities from the View Point of Their Teachers: UAE Perspective
Authors: Alkhazaleh Mohamad Salman , AlOdwan Shirin S. , Abdel-Hadi Samer , Al-Qaruty Reema , Obeidat Bilal Fayiz
Published: October 2023

The goal of this research endeavor was to discern the social requirements of children with disabilities within the educational context of schools situated in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Additionally, the study sought to explore potential differentials in the extent of these needs predicated upon variables such as gender and age. To this end, the researchers used a questionnaire consisting of 17 distinct items was methodically constructed and subsequently administered to a demographically diverse cohort of 83 educators, encompassing both male and female participants. The empirical findings of this investigation underscored the considerable significance of addressing the social needs encountered by children with disabilities in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi's educational institutions. Furthermore, the research focused on disparities in social needs were not significantly contingent upon gender-based distinctions. However, the analysis shows that age emerged as a substantively influential variable. Specifically, the researchers found that children within the age range of 7 to 10 exhibited a greater degree of social needs in comparison to their counterparts belonging to other age brackets.
Investigating the Attitudes of ESL Learners toward the English Language
Authors: Jamshed Mohammad , Alam Iftikhar , Hussain Nazir , Banu Sameena
Published: October 2023

The study aims to understand the attitude of undergraduate ESL learners toward English in the Mewat region of Haryana. It is also concerned with investigating how differences in demography govern ESL learners' learning patterns and habits. For this purpose, 400 students (which makes 10%) of the total population of 4000 students in various colleges of Mewat region were selected randomly to understand the patterns and their behaviour toward learning English. To carry out the research, a questionnaire was developed to gather data and collect the responses and attitudes of the ESL learners. The quantitative analysis was employed with the help of descriptive statistics, and one-way ANOVA. The analysis demonstrated that most of the participants have a high degree of motivation to learn English. It also suggested that there is no significant difference in their attitudes based on family income, the education level of their parents, and gender. As positive attitudes act as an important means of motivation for ESL learning, these findings will be of immense help to teachers to reinvent their teaching strategies and design their study material accordingly.
Arquivo da ditadura
Authors: Balbino Giseli Milani Santiago , Venancio Renato Pinto
Published: October 2023

Objetivos: Identificar as fontes documentais no fundo SNI que citam Maria Nilde Mascellani e analisar o conteúdo dos documentos, disponibilizados na base SIAN do Arquivo Nacional (AN) e no acervo do Arquivo do Estado de São Paulo (APESP) buscando reconstituir os principais fatos que tornaram Maria Nilde Mascellani um estudo de caso da condição feminina no período da Ditadura civil-militar. Metodologia: foi utilizado, na base SIAN (AN), no fundo denominado “Fundo/Coleção V8 — Serviço Nacional de Informações”, e no fundo APESP - DEOPS o termo de busca: “Maria Nilde Mascellani”, para recuperação de dossiês relativos a educadora. Resultados: Maria Nilde Mascellani, libertária em seu tempo, tornou-se protagonista da história, em suas ações contra as imposições do governo ditatorial e, por essa razão, foi alvo de uma perseguição aguda do serviço de informação e da polícia política. Conclusões: é possível resgatar a importância da figura feminina a partir das fontes documentais e demonstrar a forma como ela é retratada nesses registros.
Periódicos científicos
Authors: Anselmo Augiza Carla Boso , Rodrigues Rosangela Schwarz , Mugnaini Rogério
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Analisar os periódicos indexados na Web of Science (WoS) que possuem artigos de autores com vínculo institucional brasileiro no ano de 2020. Identificou-se as características editoriais dos periódicos; descreveu-se os tipos de acesso dos títulos e discutiu-se as taxas de processamento de artigos. Metodologia: Foi uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. O universo foi composto por 52.585 artigos publicados em 4.453 periódicos. A coleta dos utilizou os dados da plataforma Web of Science para a identificação dos artigos e os títulos dos periódicos, o Directory of Open Access Journals para verificar o tipo de acesso das revistas e os valores das APC cobradas e o Journal Citation Reports foi utilizado para identificar o fator de impacto de cada título. Resultados: Os resultados demonstram alta concentração de periódicos publicados por editoras comerciais (74,74%) com Fator de Impacto (FI) na faixa entre 2.001 e 3.000. Identificou-se que 3.707 (83,25%) são periódicos com acesso via subscrição e apenas 746 (16,75%) em acesso aberto (AA), sendo 581 (13,05%) títulos em AA com cobrança de taxas aos autores (APC) e 165 (3,71%) AA sem APC. Foi possível estimar que a média dos APC de artigos publicados por brasileiros foi de US$ 1.946,20. Conclusões: Conclui-se que os publishers comerciais dominam o cenário de publicações de autores com vínculo institucional brasileiro, onde os valores APC estão diretamente relacionados com o Fator de Impacto do periódico. E os pesquisadores respondem aos sistemas de avaliação internacional da ciência e publicam em títulos do chamado mainstream que compõe o oligopólio editorial comercial.
Desafios de iniciativas governamentais de implementação em ampla escala de sistemas de informação em saúde
Authors: Mussi Clarissa Carneiro , Luz Ricardo , Damázio Dioni da Rosa , Santos Ernani Marques dos , Sun Violeta
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: A implementação nacional de sistemas de informação em saúde tem ocorrido internacionalmente e sido considerada um processo complexo permeado de desafios. Este estudo objetiva analisar os fatores que afetaram os resultados de iniciativas governamentais desta natureza. Metodologia: Metodologicamente, empreendeu-se um mapeamento da literatura científica por meio do Knowledge Development Process – Constructivist (Proknow-C). Os artigos identificados a partir deste processo foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo com o uso de procedimentos de codificação e categorização. Resultados: Os resultados mostram um conjunto de 19 categorias que reúnem aspectos sociotécnicos que afetaram a implementação dos sistemas dos sistemas de informação em saúde internacionalmente. Estes aspectos estão relacionados ao cenário nacional mais amplo em que o sistema foi introduzido (nível macro), às instituições onde os sistemas foram implementados e suas peculiaridades locais (nível meso) e aos atributos dos indivíduos, tecnologia e processos de saúde envolvidos (nível micro). Conclusões: Diferentes aspectos intra e internível (macro, meso e micro) relacionam-se moldando os processos de implementação dos sistemas e seus resultados. Apesar de abrangerem estudos vinculados a iniciativas de implementação de sistemas de informação em saúde em países distintos, apresentando estados de desenvolvimento de tecnologias diversos, os desafios registrados, bem como os fatores críticos de sucesso e as boas práticas reportadas, guardam semelhança.