bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biodegradable materials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Authors: He Jiarong
Published: January 2024

Regenerative medicine signifies that medicine will step into a new era of reconstruction, manufacturing, and replacement of tissues and organs. At the same time,the mankind face many challenges which the development of medicine brings. Along with the progress and development of medical science and technology and the concepts of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, it has a significant role in advancing the development of human medical technology and future tissue and organ regeneration and repair. This paper will introduce the concept of biodegradable materials and categorize biodegradable bio-materials into synthetic biodegradable bio-materials such as polylactic acid derivatives, copolymers of polyhydroxyacetic acid (PHA) and polylactic acid (PLA), and naturally occurring biodegradable bio-materials such as collagen, chitosan, as well as including their applications and research in tissue engineering. Finally, we make a beautiful outlook on the role of regenerative medicine in the future of human life for human health management and repair.
Flexible wearable biosensor for physiological parameters monitoring during exercising
Authors: Sun Haochen , Xu Ziyao , Zhou Runquan
Published: January 2024

With the continuous improvement of the quality of life, people's demand for sports is gradually increasing, therefore, the monitoring of physiological parameters during exercise not only has the effect of improving the performance of athletes, but also provides a guarantee of the quality of training for the majority of sports enthusiasts.Monitoring blood oxygen saturation is essential for assessing a person's oxygen levels, and it can be achieved through electrochemical or optical methods. In this paper, we focus on the optical method, which utilizes a pulse oximeter equipped with an infrared light source and a light sensor. This device measures the absorption of light by hemoglobin, allowing the calculation of oxygen saturation. Flexible temperature biosensors are designed to measure environmental or object temperatures using thermosensitive materials or thermistors. The flexibility of these sensors allows them to adapt to irregular surfaces and curved shapes, making them suitable for monitoring human body temperature during exercise. Wearable heart rate monitors use various detection techniques, such as photoplethysmography (PPG) and electrocardiogram (ECG). PPG measures changes in blood volume using LEDs and photodiodes, while ECG detects the heart's electrical impulses. These monitors are widely used in fitness and sports settings, enabling users to track their cardiovascular health, adjust exercise intensity, and set performance goals. The incorporation of additional accelerometers or gyroscopes enhances heart rate monitoring accuracy during exercise, filtering out motion-induced noise for reliable data.
Enhanced diffusion model based on similarity for handwritten digit generation
Authors: Kang Wenjing , Li Wenbo
Published: January 2024

In recent years with the rise of deep learning, there has been a major revolution in image generation technology. Deep learning models, especially the diffusion model. have brought about breakthrough progress in image generation. Various deep generation models have recently demonstrated a wide variety of high-quality sample data patterns. Although image generation technology has achieved remarkable achievement. There are still challenges and issues, such as quality control in generated images. In order to improve the robustness and performance of diffusion model in image generation, an enhanced diffusion model based on similarity is proposed in this paper. Based on the original diffusion model, the similarity loss function is added to narrow the semantic distance between the original image and the generated image, so that the generated image is more robust. Extensive experiments were carried out on the MINIST dataset, and the experimental results showed that compared with the other generation models, the enhanced diffusion model based on similarity obtained the best scores of IS=31.61 and FID=175.21, which verified the validity of the similarity loss.
A study on the key technologies and existing challenges in the development of autonomous vehicles
Authors: Su Kunhua
Published: January 2024

As an emerging means of transportation, autonomous driving has great development potential and application prospects. This paper investigates relevant issues of autonomous vehicles, aiming to explore the technical principle and implementation method of autonomous driving and evaluate its performance and effect in road traffic. By analyzing the existing related research results and practical experience, this paper conducts an in-depth study on key technologies of autonomous vehicles, including sensor and sensing systems as well as decision-making and control systems. Besides, the paper also summarizes the ethical and safety problems in the course of autonomous driving development and puts forward a deep learning-based control strategy for autonomous driving. This strategy has high accuracy and stability in different scenarios and can effectively improve the safety and performance of autonomous vehicles. To sum up, this paper carries out in-depth research on autonomous vehicles and tries to propose innovative solutions in key technical fields. This study provides reliable theoretical and technical support for the development and application of autonomous vehicles and promotes progress and innovation in the field of transportation.
House price prediction using machine learning: A case study in Seattle, U.S.
Authors: Liao Jiapei
Published: January 2024

In recent years, predicting housing prices has become a prominent research topic. The motivation behind this research is the lack of precise analysis and comprehensive comparison of different machine learning models for Seattle housing prices. To address this issue, this paper utilizes a dataset obtained from Kaggle, consisting of Seattle housing prices. This study focuses on analyzing and comparing the performance of different machine learning models in predicting housing prices in Seattle. After preprocessing the data, eight different machine learning models are applied to predict housing prices in Seattle. A comprehensive comparison of these models is conducted to analyze their differences. The experimental results show that the differences in performance among the models are not substantial. However, StackingAveragedModels emerges as the top-performing model, with an RMSLE of 0.2328 and an R2 of 0.7771. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the predictive capabilities of different machine learning models for Seattle housing prices.
Analisis Strategi Guru dalam Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Rahman Arif , Idhar Idhar , Amin Amin , Fitasari Fitasari
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi guru dalam penguatan pendidikan karakter siswa kelas III SD Negeri 25 Woja. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah, guru kelas III (sumber data primer), serta dokumen-dokumen tertulis (sumber data sekunder). Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi wawancara terstruktur dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang terdiri dari pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan kesimpulan/verifikasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, analisis data dan pembahasan maka disimpulkan bahwa di SD Negeri 25 Woja sudah menerapkan pendidikan karakter pada siswa dengan baik, strategi yang digunakan oleh guru kelas III yakni melalui unsur keteladanan dan kebiasaan, sedangkan karakter kinerja guru berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh sangat efektif, sedangkan karakter sosial, dapat diperoleh pada siswa yakni selalu tertib dalam melaksanakan setiap aktivitas di lingkungan sekolah, bekerja sama dalam kelompok di kelas maupun mengerjakan tugas tepat waktu, sedangkan karakter religius dapat diperoleh pada siswa yakni mengucapkan salam sebelum memulai pembelajaran, berdoa sebelum belajar, melakukan imtaq di hari jum’at, dan membaca surat-surat pendek.
Future potable water supply demand projection under climate change and socioeconomic scenarios: A case of Gshba subbasin, Northern Ethiopia
Authors: Gebreyohannes Hiben Mehari , Gebeyehu Awoke Admasu , Adugna Ashenafi Abraha
Published: January 2024

This paper aims to quantify the subbasin’s potable water supply demand forecast from 2023 to 2050 under various scenarios of climate change and socioeconomic development. The variability of the climate and the resulting problems with urbanization threaten the availability of water resources, especially in less developed countries like Ethiopia. Thus, the main objective of this study is showing the necessary to determine the amount of water needed in advance, in order to comply with the availability of water resources within a specified future period under different scenarios. Our indicator-based approach used a multicriteria decision-making technique. Accordingly, several important variables were considered, including climatological, anthropological, demographic, socioeconomic, and economic variables, in addition to water engineering-related factors (e.g. Water losses). The method also considered a number of factors, such as unexpected and extreme temperature changes, and forecasting factors studied by the Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy. The projected population in the subbasin is estimated at 2.52 million, so the total projected water supply demand i.e., for domestic, non-domestic, industrial, commercial, public, and institutional is approximately 126.53 MCM/yr by 2050. Our results revealed how changes in both climatic and socioeconomic factors strongly influence future water resource system performance, and this will help the water services provider better prioritize the refurbishment of existing infrastructure and investment in new infrastructure, and more importantly, manage the subbasin effectively by introducing resilient adaptation options.
Enhanced Lung Nodule Segmentation using Dung Beetle Optimization based LNS-DualMAGNet Model
Authors: K Sathyamoorthy , S Ravikumar
Published: January 2024

The study's focus is on lung nodules, which are frequently connected to lung cancer, the world's most common cause of cancer-related deaths. In clinical practice, a timely and precise diagnosis of these nodules is essential, albeit difficult. For diagnosis, the study used CT scans from the Lung Image Database Consortium and the LIDC-IDRI dataset. Noise reduction with a Gaussian Smoothing (GS) Filter and contrast enhancement were part of the preprocessing. With a Dual-path Multi-scale Attention Fusion Module (DualMAF) and a Multi-scale Normalized Channel Attention Module (MNCA), the study presented the LNS-DualMAGNet model for lung nodule segmentation. These modules improve interdependence across channels and semantic understanding by utilizing novel approaches such as Depthwise Separable Convolutions and attention mechanisms. For increased performance, the model also incorporates DSConv and a Resnet34 block. The Dung Beetle Optimization Algorithm (DBOA) was used for tuning the hyperparameter of the proposed classifier. Findings indicated that the proposed model performed better than the existing approaches, attaining a 0.99 accuracy and DSC, indicating its potential to enhance lung nodule segmentation for clinical diagnosis.
Effect Temperature for improving the Li-ion conductivity of Li7La3Zr2O12
Authors: Lakshmanan Agnes , Venkatachalam Sabarinathan
Published: January 2024

This study investigates the dissociation behavior of water-soluble salts of Li and La and the unique behavior of Zr sources, resulting in the generation of Li+, La3+, and Zr4+ ions in aqueous solutions. The specific conductivity of calcined SG1 and SG2 displays temperature-dependent variations, with SG1 consistently exhibiting higher conductivity (2.08 x 10-4 S/cm) across the temperature range. The closed-packed structure facilitates the controllable mass transfer of lithium, enhancing ionic conductivity. The constructed LiFePO4/LLZO/AC device using these electrolytes demonstrates an impressive energy density of 1.95 Wh/kg and a power density of 144.92 W/kg, showcasing an excellent solid electrode-electrolyte interphase. Over 10,000 cycles, cyclic stability, with an average performance of 86%, underscores the potential of LLZO as a solid electrolyte for advanced energy storage devices. The sol-gel synthesis and densification strategy is a simple and effective method for obtaining lithium-rich LLZO electrolytes. The enhanced ionic conductivity and electrochemical performance of the solid-state device emphasize the practical viability of this approach, contributing to the sustainable development of advanced energy storage technologies.
Grasping the STARS: A comprehensive study on statistics—Anxiety levels among engineering students
Authors: Shida Nurul , Osman Sharifah , Buchori Achmad
Published: January 2024

Engineering students often face the challenge of comprehending and applying statistical concepts to evaluate and assess research. This research seeks to investigate the factor structure of Statistics Anxiety Rating Scale (STARs), which comprises six domains with 51 items. The questionnaire was administered to engineering students currently enrolled in a statistics class, and the data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. The study sheds light on the factors that contribute to students’ statistics anxiety when taking a statistics course. The findings highlight the elements that influence statistics anxiety, educators and institutions can develop targeted interventions and support mechanisms to enhance students’ statistical competence and overall learning experience. This research not only addresses the unique challenges faced by engineering students but also holds implications for fostering statistical literacy across various disciplines.
Call for an interprofessional, experiential, performance-based model for health professions education
Authors: Boyers Pamela J , Misra Asit , Stobbe Benjamin , Gold Jeffrey P , Davies Dele
Published: January 2024

Medical errors are cited among the leading causes of death in the United States, resulting in devastating consequences for patients and their families, besides adding substantial costs to healthcare. Communication within and between teams is cited as a major contributing factor to patient deaths due to preventable medical errors. Although Universities and Academic Health Centers aim to graduate competent healthcare professionals who are effective healthcare team members, the importance and degree of emphasis given to interprofessional education (IPE) across health professions accreditation organizations is variable. To ensure a highly skilled, efficient and confident health professions workforce, an interprofessional, experiential, performance-based model for health professions education is proposed. This transformational model must be relevant for this high-risk, data-driven and increasingly technological medical era. Finally, it must revolve around patient safety and well-being as patients traverse through the levels of the healthcare system and upon the safety and well-being of professionals providing them care.
“Shatapaki Balashwagandhadi Taila” – A 4-Week Open Single Arm Clinical Study In Janu Sandhigata Vata (Knee osteoarthritis).
Authors: Paradkar Hemant , Jadhav Pradnya , Pal Subodh , Pathrikar Anaya , Kamat Nitin
Published: January 2024

Background: Ayurveda is known for its management of chronic diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, etc. Osteoarthritis is one such disease that gradually develops over the years and lately affects the daily activity of humans. It is a degenerative disease that mainly affects weight-bearing joints like hip joints, knee joints, etc. It mostly affects the 40s, but now we can see it in early ages. Changing lifestyle, and improper food habits are the major reasons behind this. Osteoarthritis can be correlated with Sandhigata vata described in Ayurveda. Ayurveda proves to be very effective in managing Sandhigata vata (Osteoarthritis). According to Ayurveda Taila is the best Shamana medicine for Vata dosha. These oils when fortified 100 or 1000 times are found to be more efficient as said by Charak. Hence a study was carried out to check the effectiveness of Siddha taila in the management of Janu sandhigata vata. Objective: To study the effect of Shatpaki Balaswagandadi taila (SBAT) described by Sahastrayog in the patients of Janu Sandhigat vata. Material and Methods: This prospective open, randomized, uncontrolled clinical study was conducted at Seth R.V. Ayurvedic Hospital, Sion, Mumbai. 30 Patients having classical signs and symptoms of Janu sandhigata vata according to Ayurveda and Osteoarthritis according to modern science were selected by convenient sampling method. For the study, Gel Capsules of SBAT, 300 mg each were prepared. It was administered at the dose of 600 mg twice daily orally after meal with Anupana of Koshna jala. The duration of treatment was 30 days. Follow-up was taken on the 7th, 14th, 21st and 30th day. The study outcome included a gradation scale for classical Signs and symptoms of Sandhigata vata, VAS score, Womac score, Flexion and extension goniometric scale, and swelling. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate statistical tests. Results: Out of 30 patients treated, 9 (30%) got excellent results, 12 (40%) got Good results, and 8 (26.67%) got Moderate results. One patient remained unimproved. There is extremely significant improvement seen in all classical symptoms of Janu sandhigat vata (p < 0.0001). The VAS score, Womac, Extension goniometric scale of the right and left knee, and The flexion goniometric scale showed statistically significant changes. Conclusion: The data showed that Shatapaki Balaswagandhadi taila (SBAT) Gel capsules showed significant relief in classical signs and symptoms and modern parameters of Janu sandhigat vata.
6 Şubat 2023 Tarihinde Yaşanan İki Büyük Depremin Malatya İlinde Faaliyet Gösteren Dış Ticaret Firmalarının Faaliyetleri Üzerindeki Etkileri ve Yaşanan Sorunlara Çözüm Önerileri
Authors: KETBOĞA Metin
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı 6 Şubat 2023 tarihinde yaşanan iki büyük depremin Malatya ilinde faaliyet gösteren dış ticaret firmalarının faaliyleri üzerindeki etkilerinin değerlendirilmesi ve yaşanan sorunlara çözüm önerilerinin sunulmasıdır. Doğal afetin yaşandığı bölgelerde iş operasyon maliyetlerinin artması, nitelikli çalışan bulma sorunu, üretimde verimliliğin düşmesi gibi olumsuz gelişmeler yatırım endişelerinin oluşmasına neden olmakta bu durum yatımcıların bu bölgelere yatırım yapma arzusunu engellemektedir. 6 Şubat 2023 tarihinde 9 saat arayla yaşanan iki büyük deprem birçok ili olumsuz etkilediği gibi Malatya ilini de özellikle ekonomik yönden olumsuz etkilemiştir. Bölgenin ekonomisi daha çok tarım ürünlerinin dış ticaret faaliyetleri üzerine kurulu olduğu için dış ticaret rakamları depremden sonra olumsuz bir yön sergilemiş fakat zamanla toparlanmaya başlamıştır. Bu çalışmada Malatya’da faaliyet gösteren dış ticaret firmalarının deprem sonrasında yaşadığı sorunlar ele alınarak, bu sorunlara çözüm önerileri sunulmaya çalışılmıştır. Yapılan literatür çalışmasında deprem sonrasında dış ticaret firmalarının yaşadığı sorunların genel olarak benzerlik gösterdiği tespit edilmiş, Malatya’da da yapılan analizlerde aynı sorunlarla karşılaşılmıştır. Malatya ilinde deprem sonrasında dış ticaret firmalarının yaşadığı sorunların başta finansal sorunlar olmak üzere, üretim, lojistik, müşteri ilişkileri ve geleceğin planlanamaması olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Radicular cyst management due to endodontic failure – a case study
Authors:   Sheriff Dental Clinic, Hosur, India, Sheriff Khalid
Published: January 2024

Radicular cysts, also known as periapical cysts, are the most prevalent cysts affecting both the maxilla and mandible. They arise from epithelial residues in the periodontal ligament as a result of inflammation. In the present case, a 17-year-old male patient reported with pain and swelling in the upper front teeth region for the past 1 year which was diagnosed to be a radicular cyst in relation to 12 which was previously root canal treated. The treatment involved enucleation of the cyst and extraction of 12. The patient has no pain or other symptoms and is currently attending follow-up appointments following the procedure. This case report explains the process and treatment of the radicular cyst in this patient in detail.
Endovascular complications: Antiplatelet management for flow diversion
Authors:   Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, United States, F. Kharbat Abdurrahman , Chukwu Michael ,   Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, United States, Khalid Zaira ,   Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan, Alamri Faisal ,   King Salman Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Morgan Ryan ,   Division of Neurosurgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States, Heydar Ehsaun ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States, York Abigail ,   Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, United States, Camp Ian ,   1Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, United States, Lucke-Wold Brandon ,   Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
Published: January 2024

Up to 3−5% of the general population is affected by cerebral aneurysms that are associated with both modifiable as well as non-modifiable risk factors ranging from familial to acquired neurovascular conditions. The initial treatment option was aneurysm clipping and evolved to including primary or adjuvant endovascular treatment. Aneurysm re-rupture, although rare, can have devastating consequences such as intracranial bleeding and carotidcavernous fistula. Emergent surgery in view of delayed aneurysm rupture in patients maintained on dual antiplatelet therapy presents with the need to carefully assess the procedure-related risk factors and evaluate the patients’ platelet function. With the advent of novel technology, flow diverters came into play. These devices utilize the deployment of metallic stents into the parent artery that serves the diversion of blood flow away from the pouching aneurysm. Despite their efficacy, flow diverter insertion and catheter manipulation come with a risk of developing ischemia and stroke, hemorrhage and aneurysm re-rupture, in-stent thrombosis and stenosis, and aneurysmal occlusion amongst other complications. The prospect of thromboembolic events necessitates the use of aggressive antiplatelet regimen with the dual antiplatelet regimen utilizing clopidogrel and aspirin used most frequently. Prasugrel and Ticagrelor have been shown to be superior to Clopidogrel in terms of thromboembolic consequences in cardiovascular literature. Given their potential benefit over the current standard of treatment in this patient population, more extensive randomized-controlled studies are warranted for the evaluation of the efficacy and non-inferiority of Prasugrel and Aspirin or Ticagrelor and Aspirin to Clopidogrel and Aspirin.
INCLUSÃO NA ACADEMIA: DIFICULDADES DE APRENDIZAGEM NO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Moraes Elisângela Lambstein Franco de
Published: January 2024

O presente trabalho aborda um estudo psicopedagógico no âmbito da aprendizagem dos estudantes do Ensino Superior e seu foco está concentrado no trabalho com alunos em uma Faculdade Particular em Americana, cidade do interior no Estado de São Paulo, cuja escolha do local se deu pela oportunidade de estar presente nessa instituição; a relevância deste estudo foi analisar como apoiar estudantes em sua saúde emocional e mental para superar as dificuldades pedagógicas e transpor com excelência as exigências escolares. A problemática se concentra em explorar ações do terapeuta que dentro atua no espaço educacional com a abordagem psicopedagógica. A abordagem teórica se concentra em Sigmund Freud, Carl Gustav Jung e Daniel Goleman. O presente trabalho contempla uma estrutura metodológica de pesquisa qualitativa, a qual descreve e interpreta os dados obtidos a partir de uma reflexão crítica e ética sobre a realidade observada. Os sujeitos da pesquisa são estudantes do Ensino Superior que participaram dos atendimentos. Este estudo conclui que, apesar dos atendimentos na citada instituição, ainda há um distanciamento entre essa prática e muitas outras e, mesmo havendo tal trabalho, ainda é incomum entre os profissionais da educação e da saúde mental. Tal fato se deve, sobretudo, a não fazer parte do sistema educacional essa interação. Espera-se que esta pesquisa possa contribuir para o debate sobre a relevância da Terapia e atendimento psicopedagógico dentro do espaço escolar do Ensino Superior como meio de apoio terapêutico no contexto escolar, além de chamar a atenção, para a necessidade de se investir, a fim de que possam atuar para a transformação dessa realidade.
IMAGÉTICAS DE UM NORDESTE BRASILEIRO PLURAL, DIVERSO E MULTIFACETADO
Authors: Rodrigues Frederico do Nascimento , Dantas Eustógio Wanderley Correia
Published: January 2024

Este artigo faz investigação pautada em um contexto histórico, por meio de movimentos progressivos-regressivos, representativos de uma pesquisa diacrônica. A partir deste, investigam-se desdobramentos que delineiam imagéticas de um nordeste multifacetado, plural, diverso, virtuoso e “moderno”, pautado em duas imagens: agronegócio, produtor de frutas e grãos, a reproduzir primeira imagética na hodiernidade; e o turismo litorâneo, representativo da segunda imagética. Essas imagens, grosso modo, dinamizam/modificam as paisagens e as atividades que englobam escala nacional/internacional, gerando fluxos de commodities e de pessoas, respectivamente. Nesse ínterim, observa-se nova variável que adentra as ambiências litorâneas/sertanejas nordestinas, que adere a novas perspectivas, passando a ter visibilidade não só pelo turismo, mas também pela produção de energia eólica, solar e mais recentemente de hidrogênio verde. Nesse contexto, assiste-se ao delineamento de uma terceira imagética, a qual convencionou-se chamar de o “Nordeste que descobriu os ventos”, e passa a investir de forma pujante na produção de energia “sustentável”, a partir dos ventos, propagando uma imagem virtual e positiva da região fundida ao agronegócio e ao turismo litorâneo. Assiste-se a uma parcela de empresários privilegiados que atuam no setor agrícola, turístico e/ou eólico que eclipsam imagens negativas do passado de um Nordeste pobre, da semiaridez e da fome. Desse modo, cria-se a imagem de uma região de possibilidades a atrair investimentos em âmbito nacional/internacional, contribuindo na concepção do moderno e atrativo. Debruça-se, então, em uma investigação qualitativa, com aferições quantitativas, um estudo exploratório, por meio do qual realizam-se procedimentos técnico-metodológicos como observação, entrevistas, pesquisa documental, levantamento bibliográfico, dados primários/secundários, elaboração de quadros, gráficos e produção cartográfica.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Espaço; Tempo; Agronegócio; Turismo; Eólica; Litoral.
FEIRAS LIVRES DO MÉIER (RJ): REDES E FENÔMENOS DE DIGITALIZAÇÃO
Authors: Malafaia Francisco Rocha
Published: January 2024

Este artigo tem como tema de estudo duas feiras livres que ocorrem no Grande Méier, 13° região administrativa do Município do Rio de Janeiro, Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil e tem como objetivo investigar os fenômenos de digitalização de seus serviços e comércios no contexto do pós estágio de pandemia do vírus covid 19, nos anos de 2021-2022, no qual houve uma aceleração e diversificação desta digitalização de atividades. Realizou-se uma entrevista semiestruturada, com perguntas pré-elaboradas na forma de um questionário, tendo o objetivo de descobrir vivências, práticas e perspectivas que apenas um questionário padronizado não seria capaz de hipotetizar ou quantificar. Como resultado da pesquisa, destaca-se que, embora presente, a digitalização do comércio de feira ocorreu de forma limitada nos espaços estudados e que, embora geograficamente muito próximos, apresentaram dinâmicas muito distintas um do outro.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Grande Méier Rio de Janeiro; Ciberespaço; Comércio Varejista; Covid 19; Economia Informal
Transforming Soil Stabilization: Paving the way for Sustainable Development
Authors: Journal IJSREM
Published: January 2024

The history of soil stabilization techniques unveils a narrative dominated by a pursuit of immediate development gains, often at the expense of environmental considerations. In its nascent stages, conventional methods employing lime, cement, and similar agents were championed for their efficacy in achieving structural objectives, relegating environmental concerns to the periphery. Over time, the continued reliance on these methods led to an eye seeing escalation in environmental impacts, painting a sombre picture of unintended consequences. As years passed, the unrelenting use of these conventional techniques intensified the environmental toll, demanding a critical re-evaluation of the status quo. However, the allure of rapid achievement continued to overshadow the imperative for sustainable alternatives. The environment bore the brunt of this persistent inertia, as degradation became more pronounced. In the wake of technological advancements, a promising model shift has emerged in the realm of soil stabilization. The focus now lies in forging pathways that balance the imperatives of development with the imperative of safeguarding our fragile ecosystems. Central to this evolution are the advent and refinement of sustainable techniques, including the utilization of biopolymers, geo-polymers, bio-cementation, and natural fibres. These innovations signify a departure from the environmentally taxing conventional agents, promising a more harmonious coexistence with nature. This paper summarizes the trans-formative journey of soil stabilization techniques, predicting a shift towards a more sustainable and environmentally considerate approach. Through the adoption of these nature-friendly methodologies, we embark on a trajectory where development and environmental preservation are no longer dissimilar goals, but rather easily intertwined work. Keywords: Soil stabilization; Environmental considerations, Geopolymers, Biopolymers.
Advance Payment System using Wireless RFID Technology
Authors: Journal IJSREM
Published: January 2024

As the world is moving toward a digital era, cashless payments are quite in demand. Smart cards that need to be swiped are vulnerable to skimming attacks and data theft. Thus, there is a need to have a cashless transaction system that is fast as well as secure and allows hassle-free transactions. This Work propose a novel approach to develop an advanced cashless payment system based on RFID that can be deployed anywhere to enable faster smoother, and secure transactions. The users of the system will have to be pre- registered and all the user-related information will be saved in a MySQL database the system will be programmed using HTML, CSS, and PHP or any supporting back-end programming language. The RFID reader will interact with a microcontroller ESP32 WROOM and the Microcontroller will be connected with an application using a WIFI module built into the micro-controller. Key Words: RFID Technology, Wireless Payment Systems, Secure Transactions.
Trends and challenges in implementing media education in Ukraine
Authors: Naumuk Iryna M. , Valko Nataliia V.
Published: January 2024

This paper examines the importance and current state of media education in Ukraine. It discusses the need to develop media literacy skills in both students and teachers in today's information society. The paper overviews efforts to implement media education in Ukraine, including introducing relevant concepts and experimental courses. It analyses pedagogical aspects of preparing future computer science teachers to teach media literacy, such as developing their motivational, cognitive, interpretative-creative, and other relevant skills. The paper also identifies existing challenges and problems hindering the advancement of media education in Ukraine. It concludes that despite difficulties, the initial positive steps give hope for further successful development of media education in the country.
The Real Deal: Results versus Outcomes of the 2023 Thai General Election
Authors: McCargo Duncan
Published: January 2024

Thailand's 2023 election outcome did not correspond with the results: the Move Forward Party "won" the polls, but runner-up Pheu Thai ended up forming the government. How could this have happened? This article offers two explanations. First, results and outcomes have typically differed
in recent Thai elections: in itself, the substitution of Pheu Thai for Move Forward was nothing unusual. Second, in 2023 an elite pact was in place to ensure that Pheu Thai and the country's conservative elite could engage in a form of promiscuous power-sharing following the May 14 polls.
The article explains the politics behind this deal-making, and argues that the creation of the Srettha Thavisin government may not have been an accidental electoral outcome, but could have formed part of a deliberate strategy by the Thai establishment.
Exploring the generic fallacy — meta path-dependencies in innovation-practices of ‘drone-making’ (eVTOLs)
Authors: Weller Kevin
Published: January 2024

Generic technologies are oftentimes heralded as overall beneficial drivers of innovation, especially regarding their flexibility, low cost of adaption (once established) and their inclusiveness toward a variety of actors. This paper adds to literature on innovation-studies by questioning these promises through the lenses of ‘lock in’ and ‘path dependencies’ and asks how generic approaches to innovation may contribute to a fallacy where increased flexibility is assumed yet implicitly, a sort of ‘lock in genericism’ may occur. The paper argues that, for all the advantages that come with the research and adaption of generic technologies, they also bring with them an increased risk of enamourment with innovations that are applicable to a range of potential applications that, in turn, may lead to more specific technological innovations being at the danger of becoming invisible / unwanted altogether. To investigate this phenomenon further, the paper applies the concept of ‘lock in genericism’ to the field of eVTOL-multicopter- / drone-innovation. In this context, the paper analyzes a series of three case-studies to investigate how this ‘lock-in genericism’ emerges from material, temporal and spatial components of drone-making and subsequently seeks to outline a framework for ‘integrating generic technologies’ in this particular field of application (of drones) to overcome the described lock-in in this field while maintaining their advantages. The paper concludes by discussing the relevance of the concept of ‘lock-in genericism’ on a broader level, highlighting the risk of a ‘generic turn’ in contemporary innovation practices that, in turn, requires critical reflection.
Strategies to improve human resource performance at PT XYZ in West Java
Authors: Priyono Adi
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to identify factors that affect human resource performance at PT XYZ and determine strategies needed to improve HR performance. This study is based on the Sink and Tuttle's strategic approach, namely, effectiveness, efficiency, quality, productivity, quality of work life, innovation and profitability. The study was conducted at the company's operational locations in plantations and tea processing factories as well as at the head office and representatives of the company in West Java. Data collection is carried out from April 2023 to September 2023, with data collected from January 2020 to October 2023 through interviews using questionnaires. The results of measuring human resources performance using the AHP, OMAX and TLS methods above have shown KPIs that are not achieved in the criteria for achieving HR performance at the plantation. The weak factors in influencing the non-achievement of HR performance are (1) Factory output productivity ratio; (2) Factory utility ratio; (3) Labor cost ratio in the plant; (4) Labor costs in the factory; (5) Material / Material Cost ratio; (6) General and administrative cost ratio. The Shoot Analysis Percentage will be suitable for the implementation of strategies to increase supervision and adjust SOPs or rules related to shoot analysis. The drone mapping (mapping) of plant health and populations can also be useful to find out plant health from above the satellite / drone, so that a more appropriate solution can be found for the process of health or recovery of gardens.
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Political Leadership: A Management Approach to Political Psychology
Authors: Ramesh S.
Published: January 2024

This article explores the intersection of emotional intelligence and political leadership, employing a management approach rooted in political psychology. Through an in-depth analysis of emotional intelligence within the political sphere, the study investigates its impact on leadership effectiveness. The research employs a multidimensional methodology, encompassing literature review, case studies, and expert interviews. The results illuminate the significance of emotional intelligence in shaping political decisions and influencing public perceptions. The discussion delves into practical implications for political leaders, emphasizing the role of emotional intelligence in fostering effective governance. The conclusion synthesizes key findings, offering insights into the nuanced relationship between emotional intelligence and successful political leadership.
Studying the Geographical explorations of the Portuguese and the Spanish in the 15th century
Authors: Nazari Mohammad Jawad , Elham Mohammad Bashir , Samimi Shirali
Published: January 2024

This article explores the dynamics of domination and subordination during the mid-15th century, marked by the Arab and Ottoman Empire's dominance in the Middle East, posing obstacles to European relations with China and India. In response, Western European nations, particularly Portugal and Spain, emerged as leaders in exploration, seeking alternative routes to bypass the challenges of the Middle East. Liberated from Muslim influence, these nations focused their efforts on discovering new sea routes to India and beyond. The narrative centers on Portuguese sailor Henry's role in planning expeditions to the Canary Islands, aiming to identify novel commercial routes for Portugal's development in Africa. Subsequently, the Spanish, influenced by Portugal's efforts, discovered new lands by employing Christopher Columbus. Columbus initially proposed his plan, "The Way to India," to the King of Portugal, but it was rejected. Turning to Spain in 1484, he secured the Queen's consent with the help of his shipbuilder brother, ultimately discovering America. Employing a descriptive-analytical research method, this article utilizes library research to delve into the historical background and explore the intricacies of European exploration during this transformative period.
ANALISIS KESTABILAN ABUTMENT JEMBATAN LEPPU II KAB.SUMNAWA
Authors: - Ade iyan saputra
Published: January 2024

Jembatan Brang Leppu II merupakan akses utama yang menghubungkan antara Desa Sekokat dan Desa Mbawi. Jembatan dibangun karena jalan utama penghubung kedua desa dipisahkan oleh sungai dengan lebar 10m. Diketahui bahwa tanah pada daerah pembangunan jembatan merupakan tanah yang berjenis tanah lempung yang bercampur dengan kerikil dan kerakal. Tanah yang berjenis tanah lempung ini yang bersifat keras dalam kondisi kering dan bersifat plastis pada kadar air sedang namun pada kadar air yang lebih tinggi tanah lempung ini akan bersifat lengket (kohesif) dan sangat lunak dan mudah mengalami pengikisan (abrasi). Oleh karena itu penulis ingin melakukan penelitian terkait analisis kestabilan abutment terhadap gaya guling dan gaya geser pada jembatan leppu II yang bertujuan untuk menambah kekuatan jembatan dalam menahan beban dan meminimalisir kerusakan jembatan.
Dari hasil perhitungan stabilitas guling jembatan Leppu II, kombinasi beban arah X dan Y telah memenuhi syarat dimana nilai dari kombinasi beban arah X dan Y lebih besar dari syaratnya yaitu >2, untuk stabilitas geser mendapatkan nilai yaitu >1.5 dan > 1.1 dan stabilitas terhadap gaya dukung mendapatkan hasil lebih besar dari syaratnya yaitu > 3.
PERENCANAAN PERKUATAN LERENG DENGAN SOIL NAILING DAN GABION PADA AREA TOWER T-97 KWANGKO KAB.DOMPU
Authors: - Rista adekayanti
Published: January 2024

Abstrak. 

Kestabilan lereng sangat penting bagi keselamatan dan keamanan masyarakat terutama yang berada disekitar lereng tersebut. Lokasi penelitan berada pada pada area tower-T97 Kwangko Kab. Dompu. Lereng yang berada dilokasi penelitian telah mengalami keretakan yang mengakibatkan lereng tersebut dapat dikatakan tidak aman. Dilakukan penelitian ini adalah dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui angka keamanan dari lereng asli, lereng setelah diberi perkuatan. Perkuatan yang digunakan berupa Soil Nailing dan Gabion dengan metode Morgestern Price dan Sarma. Analisis pada lereng dilakukan dengan menggunakan aplikasi GeoStudio. Dari analisis lereng asli mendapatkan angka keamanan 1,014 dimana kurang dari 1.5. Untuk lereng yang diberi perkuatan Soil Nailing dengan metode Morgestern Price dan Sarma mendapatkan angka keamanan 1.638 sedangkan untuk lereng yang diberi perkuatan Gabion dengan metode yang sama mendaptkan angka keamanan 2.325. Untuk penelitian selanjutnya dapat menggunakan metode atau perluatan lain agar dapat dijadikan perbandingan untuk penelitian selanjutnya.

 

Kata kunci: Lereng, Angka Keamanan, Soil Nailing, Gabion

Abstrak. Kestabilan lereng sangat penting bagi keselamatan dan keamanan masyarakat terutama yang berada disekitar lereng tersebut. Lokasi penelitan berada pada pada area tower-T97 Kwangko Kab. Dompu. Lereng yang berada dilokasi penelitian telah mengalami keretakan yang mengakibatkan lereng tersebut dapat dikatakan tidak aman. Dilakukan penelitian ini adalah dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui angka keamanan dari lereng asli, lereng setelah diberi perkuatan. Perkuatan yang digunakan berupa Soil Nailing dan Gabion dengan metode Morgestern Price dan Sarma. Analisis pada lereng dilakukan dengan menggunakan aplikasi GeoStudio. Dari analisis lereng asli mendapatkan angka keamanan 1,014 dimana kurang dari 1.5. Untuk lereng yang diberi perkuatan Soil Nailing dengan metode Morgestern Price dan Sarma mendapatkan angka keamanan 1.638 sedangkan untuk lereng yang diberi perkuatan Gabion dengan metode yang sama mendaptkan angka keamanan 2.325. Untuk penelitian selanjutnya dapat menggunakan metode atau perluatan lain agar dapat dijadikan perbandingan untuk penelitian selanjutnya.

Kata kunci: Lereng, Angka Keamanan, Soil Nailing, Gabion
Rancang Bangun SIA Penerimaan Pendapatan Tarif Rawat Jalan Puskesmas Setiamekar Bekasi
Authors: Prasetyo Feri Prasetyo
Published: January 2024

Puskesmas Setiamekar adalah salah satu instansi pemerintahan yang bergerak di bidang jasa pelayanan kesehatan. Pada tanggal 1 Juli 2022, Puskesmas Setiamekar menjalankan Peraturan Bupati Bekasi nomor 68 tahun 2020 tentang tarif layanan pada pasien rawat jalan yang berobat ke puskesmas. Pada proses transaksi pembayaran tarif pelayanan rawat jalan pasien Puskesmas Setiamekar ditemukan masih dengan cara mencatat di buku kasir (manual), lalu petugas kasir melakukan rekapitulasi pendapatan tarif rawat jalan dan kemudian melaporkan hasil pendapatan tarif rawat jalan harian ke Bendahara Penerimaan BLUD. Tujuan penulisan tugas akhir ini adalah untuk membantu kasir pada saat melakukan pencataan pendapatan tarif dan mempermudah bendahara pendapatan BLUD untuk memperoleh laporan pendapatan tarif rawat jalan. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penyusunan tugas akhir adalah metode riset, wawancara dan studi pustaka. Metode pengembangan software yang digunakan yaitu dengan metode waterfall yang terdiri dari analisis kebutuhan software, desain, pengkodean dan pengujian. Sistem yang dibangun menyediakan fasilitas seperti pengaturan user, proses pembayaran tarif rawat jalan, pencetakan invoice dan laporan jurnal umum. Sistem informasi akuntansi yang dibangun ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kemudahan serta meningkatkan kinerja secara efektif dan efisien bagi penggunanya. Dan pengujian mengunakan sistemm menggunakan User Acepting Testing
Presentació
Authors: Rajadell-Puiggròs Núria
Published: January 2024

Presentació del monogràfic.
CUMHURİYET’İN YÜZÜNCÜ YAŞINDA ÇAĞDAŞ SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİNİN İKİNCİ YÜZYILI
Authors: BAKAR Coşkun
Published: January 2024

Modern sağlık hizmetlerinin geçmişi birkaç yüzyıla dayanmaktadır. Türk sağlık sisteminin tarihi kökenleri Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’ndan gelmektedir. 19.yüzyıldan itibaren sağlık sistemi çağının gerekleri doğrultusunda reforme edilmektedir. Özellikle Cumhuriyet sonrası dönemde sağlık sistemi ihtiyaçlar ve siyasi koşullar doğrultusunda değişimler yaşamıştır. Bu makale Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin 100. yılında 200 yıllık tarihi olan modern sağlık hizmetlerinin öyküsünü özetlemektedir.
Scholarship of Learning of Students at Higher Education: The Role of Study Culture and Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Authors: Ali Syed Rahat , Ali Mudassar , Hamza Muhammad Amir
Published: January 2024

The study has been designed to examine the study culture, self-fulfilling prophecy, and learning skills of the students at the tertiary level. The study culture is very important for the learning of students at all levels, including primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. In the same case, self-fulfilling prophecy also enhances the learning skills of male and female students in higher education. This study has been conducted at the Hafiz Hayat Campus of the university. A survey method and a proportionate random sampling technique were used to draw a sample of 265 students. However, 235 students participated in the study. A structured questionnaire has been used to collect information from 30 students, and Cronbach Alpha has been reported to be more than .700. The study findings report that students use lecture notes, study online, and try to develop their performativity. The statistical analysis reveals that studying in groups, studying online, and studying lecture notes have favourable effects on the learning skills of students at the tertiary level. Further, communication skills and critical skills have also been found to be strong predictors of the learning skills of university students. Hence, it has been concluded that the learning skills of the students have been predicted by several factors at the tertiary level.
Determinants of Coping Strategy among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Punjab-Pakistan
Authors: Shamshad Tahira , Bhutta Mazhar Hussain , Kamran Muhammad Adeel
Published: January 2024

This study found coping strategies used by people living with HIV/AIDS to deal with or avoid disease-related stress and explored factors that influenced their selection of coping strategies. A cross-sectional survey was done on HIV patients registered with PACP. A sample of 420 patients was conveniently selected from two treatment centres. Most of the respondents used positive coping (problem-solving and group support) frequently, while few people used negative coping (dysfunctional) in a small amount. The results showed that males used problem-solving most frequently, while transgender used dysfunctional coping most frequently. Age and employment did not significantly affect the selection of coping strategies. Educated people adopted group support coping most frequently, and people with higher incomes adopted both positive coping (problem-solving and group support) strategies. Recently diagnosed people commonly used dysfunctional coping, while people who had been diagnosed more than five years ago adopted it very little.