bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Características de pacientes con insuficiencia cardiaca y requerimiento de cuidado paliativo
Authors: Domínguez Sánchez Juan David , Astudillo Nathalia Andrea , Alb´án Miguel Esgardo , Urdinola Cuéllar Stella , Agudelo Julian Alberto
Published: October 2024

Introducción. La insuficiencia cardiaca es una enfermedad muy frecuente a nivel mundial; se considera una patología progresiva, terminal, extremadamente sintomática y en el cuidado integral es fundamental la atención por cuidado paliativo. Sin embargo, el acceso a esta especialidad es escaso. La investigación tiene el objetivo de determinar con un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo las características sociodemográficas, clínicas y del fallecimiento de un grupo de pacientes con insuficiencia cardiaca en el momento de identificar la necesidad de cuidado paliativo.
Metodología. Se incluyeron18 pacientes con una edad media de 81.5 (51-94) años, la mayoría hombres; las principales causas de insuficiencia fueron la isquémica y la valvular y todos tenían una clase funcional NYHA III o IV.
Resultados. Los síntomas más frecuentes fueron: inapetencia, disnea y malestar general, los cuales fueron reportados como graves. La mayoría de los pacientes tenían una calificación en la escala de Barthel menor que 35 puntos, mayor deterioro neurológico y fallecieron en los siguientes cinco días de identificar la necesidad de atención por cuidados paliativos, pero solo se podía brindar acompañamiento al final de la vida debido a lo tardío de su identificación.
Conclusiones. Es importante detectar a tiempo la necesidad de cuidados paliativos en los pacientes con insuficiencia cardiaca con el fin de tratar a tiempo los múltiples síntomas que deterioran su calidad de vida.
Financial Management of the Regional Public Service Agency at Puskesmas in Sumbawa District
Authors: ‎ Rusmayadi , Ngw Bonaventure , Rozikin Zainur
Published: October 2024

The Local Public Service Agency is part of the local government unit, with a legal status not separate from the local government, which has a flexible financial management pattern in the form of flexibility to apply fair business practices to improve and develop services, as an exception to the provisions of financial management in general. The flexibility of financial management includes revenue and expenditure management, cash management, debt management, tariff determination, employee procurement, procurement of goods and services, and investment management. The pattern of flexible financial management still refers to the regulations that have been set, namely the Sumbawa Regent Regulation Number 5-year 2020 concerning guidelines for financial management of the regional public service agencies within the Sumbawa government. Regulations or policies that have been established by the Sumbawa Regency government to be implemented and adhered to in implementing BLUD financial management policies at Puskesmas are expected to improve and develop health services with transparency and accountability. Based on the description, the research problem is how far is the financial management of the Regional Public Service Agency (BLUD) at Puskesmas in the Sumbawa Regency region based on the Sumbawa Regent Regulation Number 5 of 2020 concerning guidelines for financial management of regional public service agencies within the scope of the Sumbawa Regency. Researchers used a qualitative descriptive method approach using interview and observation tools to collect data both directly and through document review. The data obtained were analyzed using Likert scale categorization, which consists of Very Good, Good, and Less Good. The findings of the research provided an overview that public policy evaluation is closely related to the level of compliance and readiness of Human Resources in conducting the financial management of the Regional Public Service Agency (BLUD) at Puskesmas in Sumbawa. The results of this study can complement Wiliam Dunn’s opinion or theory on public policy evaluation to emphasize the level of compliance and readiness of Human Resources in conducting public policy evaluations, which not only focus on the values and objectives but also the targets of a policy.
Keywords: regional public service agency, policy evaluation, financial management
Political Communication Strategy of Indonesian Republic President Joko Widodo Through Political Diction and Strategic Grammar
Authors: Jupriono D. , Satriya Bambang , Suharnoko Dwi , ‎ Sukardi
Published: October 2024

This study aims to explore Joko Widodo’s political communication strategy through political diction and strategic grammar. At this point, language is a tool that is full of political interests to gain and maintain power. With a critical paradigm in a qualitative approach, the data are the text of President Joko Widodo’s state speeches in the 2019-2023 period. Data analysis was performed using Fowler’s version of CDA (critical discourse analysis). In the end, the results show that the hidden meanings of using political diction in President Joko Widodo’s speech include embracing political opponents, gathering support, responding to demands, boosting image, growing optimism, and issuing warnings. Apart from that, Joko Widodo in his State of the Union speech also makes use of grammar strategically to highlight positive things or successes by packing them into active sentences and disguising (covering) negative things or failures by packing them into passive sentences.
Keywords: political diction, strategic grammar, hidden meaning, political communication strategy
Inclusive Communities Through Religious Moderation Villages: Study of Literature
Authors: ‎ Rasyidi , Ngarawula Bonaventura , Wahyudi Catur
Published: October 2024

Religious moderation is a concept that seeks to promote values of tolerance, affection, and inclusion among different believers in a society. This article aims to explain important aspects of modern society, as it encourages tolerance, respects diversity, and creates an environment that recognizes and respects religious diversity and provides equal opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination based on religion. The method used is the study of literature on the key topics of “religious moderation,” “inclusive society,” and “reliance freedom.” From regular studies, it has been found that inclusive societies, governments, religious institutions, educational institutions, and individuals have a responsibility to participate in efforts to promote religious moderation and build inclusive society. One of the steps that can be taken to form an inclusive society is the implementation of inclusive education approaches, interfaith dialogue, and cross-religious collaborative activities, which can help create societies that respect religious diversity, give equal opportunities to all individuals, and create a prosperous social order. In conclusion, the article emphasizes the need for cooperation to strengthen religious moderation and create an inclusive society based on the principles of solidarity, understanding, and mutual respect in order to disseminate moderate religious education by blending religious principles with universal human values.
Keywords: religious moderation, inclusive society, religious education, government policy, digital literacy
Infrastructure Development of the Village Fund Model of Poverty Eradication in Indonesia
Authors: Wahyunie Itha Aning
Published: October 2024

Poverty is a problem of global society. Indonesia also faces the same problem. As a developing country, the poor population in Indonesia is also relatively large. The Village Fund was initiated by the government to become an excellent program that is expected to eradicate poverty. Since it was implemented in 2015, until now there have been many problems related to the Village Fund program. This research was conducted to analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors for the effectiveness of village funds in alleviating poverty. This research used descriptive qualitative methods, with data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, and document searches. From the research conducted, there has been an increase in infrastructure development in the village through the Village Fund. However, infrastructure improvements have not been effective in reducing the number of poor people. This is driven by the large allocation of village funds for infrastructure development rather than allocations for activities that directly impact the improvement of the people’s economy.
Keywords: village fund, poverty in the village, infrastructure in Indonesia
“Metri Deso” in Village Cleansing Rituals As an Effort to Preserve the Local Wisdom of Javanese Culture: Phenomenological Study in Blau Hamlet, Permanu Village, Pakisaji Subdistrict, Malang Regency
Authors: ‎ Lilik , Ngarawula Bonaventura , Suharnoko Dwi
Published: October 2024

“Metri Deso” or clean village is a local wisdom tradition that needs to be preserved. Blau Hamlet, Permanu Village, Pakisaji Subdistrict held a village cleanup to thank God. This study aims to determine and analyze the success of “metri deso” in preserving local wisdom. Previous research discussed a lot about community participation as an effort to clean the village and preserve Javanese culture. This research uses a qualitative approach, with data collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results show that “metri deso” is a village cleaning ritual performed to preserve wisdom in the form of the nation’s religious wealth through worship and helping and showing tolerance and compassion for fellow humans. Thus, it can be concluded that in Blau hamlet of Permanu village, Pakisaji sub-district, the Javanese tradition has been well-preserved through the “metri deso” activity in the village cleaning ritual. This research contributes to adding insight into science in schools and can be used as a model for how to preserve cultural heritage in Indonesia.
Keywords: metri deso, ritual, village, wisdom
Governance of the Gampong Owned Business Entity (BUMG) Jeulanga Mata Ie Bandar Dua District Pidie Jaya District: Study of Policy Implementation Based on the Pidie Jaya Regent Regulation Number 30 of 2020 Concerning the Establishment, Administration, Manag
Authors: Razi Said Fachrul , Saiban Kasuwi , Hariyanto Tommy
Published: October 2024

The Ie Jeulanga Gampong-Owned Enterprise (BUMG) in this case as the party that manages the Bottled Drinking Water (AMDK) production business and the Jeulanga Mata Ie Gampong Government as the capital owner certainly requires in-depth research regarding the governance of the feasibility of the business or business being run so that the process AMDK business development can run effectively and can be useful for the development of the village economy. However, the implementation of BUMG is not without obstacles, there are still several problems in its implementation. Apart from that, the lack of capacity or ability of BUMG managers means that BUMG Ie Jeulanga’s institutional system is not running optimally and is dependent on government assistance so there is no spirit of independence. This research aims to describe and analyze the implementation of BUMG Ie Jeulanga governance policies based on Regent Regulation Number 30 of 2020 and to determine the factors that support and hinder the governance of BUMG Ie Jeulanga. The research method used was descriptive qualitative. Qualitative research was carried out to find information on the impact of empowerment strategies, obstacles, and solutions for BUMG Ie Jeulanga in improving the economy of the village community in Bandar Dua District, Pidie Jaya Regency. This model system regarding BUMG governance includes work plans, management aspects, business capital, human resources, and supporting and inhibiting factors for BUMG Jeulanga Mata Ie. In this research, BUMG policy implementation uses policy implementation formulated by Van Meter and Van Horn. Based on the results of data analysis, field findings, and propositions linked to theoretical studies, it can be concluded that BUMG Ie Jeulanga has significant potential for growth and development, but also faces challenges such as administrative management that has not been managed well, existing financial resources are still inadequate because the level of production capacity is still limited and marketing is still carried out in the sub-district area.
Keywords: BUMG, Regent Regulation Number 30 of 2020, governance
Implementation of the Infrastructure Policy in the Construction of the Bridge Connecting Gampong Blang Mirou--Kumba Kec. Bandar Dua, Pidie Jaya Regency
Authors: Fikar Rizal , Satriya Bambang , Sadhana Kridawati
Published: October 2024

Due to the lack of connecting facilities, residents in the Gampong Blang Mirou and Kumba Kec. Bandar Dua have to travel via another route. Although proposals to the district government are submitted every year, a response was received in 2018. In 2018, the construction of the Blang Mirou–Kumba steel truss bridge was carried out using the DAK budget, the tender process for this development package used a budget of 14 billion Rupiah. The purpose of this research is to determine and analyze the increase in social interaction and economic growth as a result of the construction of the bridge connecting Gampong Blang Mirou - Kumba District. Bandar Dua Kab. Pidie Jaya. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The data sources used are primary data and secondary data. The research uses data obtained through interviews, observation, and documentation. Based on the results of the research and findings in the field, the conclusion is that the implementation of this policy can provide practical implications for the people of Pidie Jaya Regency, especially the people of Gampong Blang Mirou and Gampong Kumba as well as the Pidie Jaya Regency Government so that social interaction between the regions and the regional economy both increases. An interesting finding was that when the road was widened to build a connecting bridge, the community gave their land for free without having to be compensated by the government.
Keywords: policies, infrastructure, bridges, socio-economic community
Voting Rights of Indigenous Papuan Women in a Patriarchal Culture: A Study of Gender Equality among Indigenous Papuan Women in Yoboi Village, Sentani District, Jayapura Regency, Papua From the Perspective of Jurgen Habermas
Authors: ‎ Muhaimin , Merina Bresca
Published: October 2024

Gender equality has become a significant issue and a focal point at both the national and international levels. The government has implemented various measures as a commitment to minimizing gender disparities. Women, being a vital part of human resources, must optimize their abilities, intelligence, and their role as mothers. Therefore, the issue of gender equality must be intertwined in the development process. Consequently, increasing women’s responsibilities has a positive impact on economic growth in Indonesia. The Gender Empowerment Index (IPG) reveals a substantial gap between provinces in Indonesia, especially in the eastern regions. The cultural system in Papua, which adheres to a patriarchal system, results in the confinement and neglect of women’s voting rights. This research adopts a critical or transformative paradigm processed from the intersection of criticism regarding assumptions made by previous researchers. A critical perspective typically utilizes information gaps for analysis, followed by reconstructing a new narrative without gaps. This allows for the development of a new, feasible concept, enabling researchers to design a new approach. This qualitative study aims to describe and explain the suppression of voting rights experienced by indigenous Papuan women in Yoboi Village, Sentani District, Jayapura Regency, Papua. The results indicate that Papuan women face numerous obstacles in exercising their voting rights in education, economy, culture, and religion. However, there are several ways to address these challenges, such as creating a discussion forum to explore the potential of Papuan women and providing opportunities for them to contribute their opinions. Additionally, the roles of tribal chiefs and customary leaders are crucial in providing space for Papuan women to actively participate in the development of their villages.
Keywords: patriarchal culture, indigenous Papuan women
Tick-borne encephalitis and differential diagnosis
Authors: Ochman-Pasierbek Patrycja , Olczyk Przemysław , Matlakiewicz Magdalena , Paprocka Justyna , Kalinowska-Doman Adrianna
Published: October 2024

Wprowadzenie

Kleszczowe zapalenie mózgu (tick-borne encephalitis – TBE) jest chorobą wywoływaną przez wirusa kleszczowego zapalenia mózgu, który jest przenoszony przez ukąszenia kleszczy. Rozpowszechnienie TBE ocenia się na 10,000–15,000 przypadków rocznie i jest porównywalne dla krajów europejskich i azjatyckich. Około 10–20% wszystkich zainfekowanych osób jest w wieku dziecięcym. Znaczna większość, bo aż 70–98% z nich, przechodzi tę chorobę bezobjawowo lub jest niezdiagnozowana. Do głównych objawów klinicznych zalicza się zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych (obecne w 69% przypadków) i mózgu (30%) oraz rdzenia kręgowego (1%). U około 2,1% pacjentów rozwijają się długotrwałe następstwa neurologiczne.

Metodyka

Artykuły do pracy zostały wybrane z trzech ogólnodostępnych baz danych. Wykorzystano
w tym celu następujące hasła: „infection/epidemiology” + „tick bites/tick-borne encephalitis” + „clinical manifestation/pathogenesis/treatment” oraz „aseptic/viral/bacterial” + „encephalitis/meningitis”. Ostatecznie wybrano 71 prac naukowych i 8 witryn internetowych opublikowanych w latach 1995–2023.

Stan wiedzy

TBE, ze względu na wektor kleszczowy, może być różnicowane z takimi jednostkami chorobowymi jak: babeszjoza, borelioza, południowa wysypka związana z kleszczami (southern tick-associated rash illness – STARI), chlamydioza, erlichioza, gorączka kleszczowa Kolorado (Colorado tick fever – CTF), wirus Heartland (HRTV), wirus Powassan (POWV), anaplazmoza granulocytarna, dur powrotny (tick-borne relapsing fever – TBRF), toksoplazmoza, tularemia, riketsjozy; lub z jednostkami o podobnej symptomatologii, takimi jak: udar mózgu, bruceloza, mononukleoza zakaźna (infectious mononucleosis – IM), żółta febra (yellow fever – YF), japońskie zapalenie mózgu (Japanese encephalitis – JE), inne wirusowe zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych, mózgu, rdzenia kręgowego oraz aseptyczne zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych.

Wnioski

Diagnostyka różnicowa TBE jest obszerna i powinna obejmować szeroki zakres zakażeń ośrodkowego układu nerwowego wywołanych zarówno przez inne czynniki zakaźne, jak i choroby niezakaźne.
Effects of Botanicals and Synthetic of Insecticides on Field Emergence and Crop Establishment in Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilzeck]
Authors: Bhati Jitender , Saini Pradip Kumar , Vimal S.C.
Published: October 2024

Mungbean, is a drought-resistant, green manure crop and suitable for dry land as a major pulse crop in India. India is the largest producer and consumer of pulses, which improve soil properties, provide nutritious fodder and prevent soil erosion. However, pests like bruchids can destroy 60% of production, necessitating the use of eco-friendly seed protectants. Laboratory studies were conducted at Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agricultural and Technology, Ayodhya, using mungbean seed cv. IPM-2-3. Seeds were mixed with seed protectants and stored in gunny bags. Field emergence and crop establishment were tested and data were analyzed using a Completely Randomized Design with three replications. Seed protectants and insecticides are effective in maintaining field emergence and crop establishment in mungbean. Emamectin benzoate, Sivanto prime and Gorakhmundi powder are the best treatments, with maximum field emergence and minimum establishment influenced by environmental factors. These findings are supported by various studies. Emamectin benzoate and Neemoz gold were found to be effective insecticides for field emergence and crop establishment in mungbean, with the latter recommended for storability and field establishment.
Enhancing Citrus Resilience: Strategies and Advances in Abiotic Stress Management: A Review
Authors: Gupta S.K. , Bantawa P. , Rai S. , Ali S. , Pradhan J. , Lama S.B. , Rai R.
Published: October 2024

Citrus, a major global agricultural crop is highly valued for its nutritional benefits and widespread consumption. However, as a subtropical plant, citrus is particularly sensitive to abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, waterlogging, nutrient deficiency, high irradiance and cold temperatures. These stresses pose significant challenges to citriculture, reducing yield and fruit quality. Traditional methods like rootstock selection and plant breeding have been used to improve stress tolerance to some extent. Recent advancements in genetic engineering and biotechnology have enhanced our understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind stress tolerance. Identifying and isolating specific genes and transcription factors have led to novel agricultural practices that economically benefit citriculture and mitigate the adverse effects of abiotic stress. This review paper emphasizes and summarises the citrus responses to abiotic stress and strategies developed to enhance stress tolerance in citrus plants.
Sarcoma di Kaposi indotto da terapia steroidea in paziente con infezione da HIV affetto da glomerulopatia a lesioni minime ...
Authors: Bargiacchi Olivia
Published: October 2024

Mentre la prevalenza del Sarcoma di Kaposi (SK) tra le persone che vivono con l’HIV sta significativamente diminuendo grazie all’introduzione della terapia antiretrovirale, forme di SK iatrogeno sono in aumento a causa dell’ampio uso di terapie immunosoppressive per malattie autoimmuni, neoplasie e trapianti.
Gli steroidi sono la forma più utilizzata di terapia immunosoppressiva e casi di SK indotti da terapia steroidea sono stati riportati anche in pazienti senza infezione da HIV. Il contesto, la patogenesi, la gestione e la prognosi di questi casi rimangono, ad oggi, poco conosciuti. Solitamente, il trattamento del SK iatrogeno richiede la sospensione o la riduzione della dose di immunomodulatori, ma questo spesso si associa al rischio di riacutizzazione della patologia sottostante.
Riportiamo il caso di un uomo con infezione da HIV in terapia antiretrovirale, con carica virale per HIV non rilevabile e elevata conta di cellule CD4+, che ha sviluppato SK cutaneo, dopo l’avvio del trattamento con corticosteroidi per glomerulopatia a lesioni minime.
La gestione di questo caso è stata piuttosto impegnativa per il delicato equilibrio tra terapia immunosoppressiva e rischio di progressione della patologia opportunistica.
İKİNCİ DÜNYA SAVAŞI DÖNEMİNDE İNGİLİZ SİVİL CEPHEDE PROPAGANDA ÇALIŞMALARI: KÂĞIT TOPLAMA KAMPANYASI
Authors: Yildizeli Fahriye Begum
Published: October 2024

Birinci Dünya Savaşı tecrübesi tüm taraf devletlere askeri, ekonomik ve toplumsal gücün dengeli ve stratejik kullanımının önemini göstermiştir. 1929 Dünya Ekonomik Krizi’nin de getirdiği olumsuz etkilerle İngiltere, savaş ekonomisinde sosyal politikalar uygulama yoluna gitmiştir. 1939 sonbaharında Almanya’ya savaş ilanıyla birlikte sivil cephede eşzamanlı bir mücadele başlamıştır. İngiliz Hükümeti’nin propaganda faaliyetleri kapsamında her türlü desteğin savaş çabası için kullanılması gerekliliği, cephe gerisinde İngiliz toplumu içinde topyekûn bir psikolojik savaşa dönüşmüştür. Nazi tehlikesine karşı toplumun moral ve motivasyon düzeyinin yüksek tutulması hedeflenmiş, kitleler afiş, bildiri, poster ve filmlerle bilinçlendirilmiştir. Ev kadınları başta olmak üzere çocuklar ve yaşlılar gibi savaşa katılmayan cephe gerisindeki tüm vatandaşlar kâğıt, plastik ve endüstriyel materyallerin geri dönüşümün sağlanması, yeniden kullanılması, enerji tasarrufunun sağlanması, yardım kampanyalarının düzenlenmesi ve gıda ürünlerinin yetiştirilmesi gibi günlük mücadelelerle seferber edilmiştir. İkinci Dünya Savaşı “Halk Savaşı” olarak da bilinmektedir. Bu tabir, sivil cephedeki mücadelelerle özdeşleştirilirken İngiliz Hükümeti’nin toplumsal dayanışmaya verdiği stratejik öneme de işaret etmektedir. Öte yandan dönemin en önde gelen kampanyalarından Kâğıt Toplama, ekonomik koşullar ağırlaştıkça zorunlu hale getirilmiş, halk atık toplamaya ve çöp ayrıştırmaya da teşvik edilmiştir. Bu çalışma, İngilizlerin sivil cephedeki propaganda çalışmalarına odaklanarak toplumun gönüllü seferberliğini amaçlayan faaliyetleri analiz edecektir. Aynı zamanda Kâğıt Toplama Kampanyası’na ilişkin günlük ve anketler üzerinden İngiltere’deki sosyal sınıfların savaş ve kampanyalara dair görüşleri de değerlendirecektir.
Dimensões de variação lexical e acústica na música popular em inglês
Authors: Delfino Maria Claudia Nunes , Berber Sardinha Tony , Collentine Joseph Glynn
Published: October 2024

Embora a música popular tenha sido objeto de estudo linguístico, tem havido pouco interesse na descrição da canção do ponto de vista linguístico e musical simultaneamente. A maioria dos estudos descritivos foca no modo verbal da produção musical, isto é, o texto da composição (a letra da música). Neste estudo, buscamos realizar uma descrição tanto do texto escrito da canção popular em inglês quanto de sua manifestação musical, de tal modo a proporcionar uma visão holística desse produto cultural. Para tanto, empregamos uma abordagem baseada na Linguística de Corpus, por meio da qual foi possível coletar e analisar uma grande amostra de canções em inglês, incluindo mais de 200 mil letras de música e mais de 97 mil canções indexadas acusticamente. A metodologia baseou-se na Análise Multidimensional, uma abordagem baseada em corpus que permite identificar as dimensões de variação subjacentes a uma determinada variedade linguística. Em relação ao texto da composição musical, quatro dimensões foram identificadas, as quais refletem a predominância de determinados discursos. Em relação ao componente acústico, foram identificadas três dimensões, cada uma correspondendo a uma determinada musicalidade. A pesquisa ilustra a possibilidade de descrição linguística e acústica em larga escala por meio de metodologias baseadas em corpus. De modo geral, os resultados mostram que a música popular em inglês, embora extremamente variada, pode ser resumida em torno de quatro padrões textuais e três padrões musicais.
Anotando sintaticamente uma língua originária do Brasil
Authors: Sandalo Maria Filomena Spatti , Galves Charlotte Marie Chambelland
Published: October 2024

Neste artigo, apresentamos uma proposta de anotação categorial, morfológica e sintática de uma língua da família Guaikurú, kadiwéu, falada no centro-oeste brasileiro. A anotação gramatical do kadiwéu nos coloca diante da questão da universalidade das categorias linguísticas. O que chamamos de problema de Anchieta é a questão de saber até que ponto é possível encaixar línguas originárias dentro dos esquemas de anotação que funcionam para línguas indo-europeias. Trata-se de uma língua com menos de 500 falantes e sua documentação e fortalecimento são urgentes.
Critérios de adequação didática emergentes na argumentação prática de futuros pedagogos
Authors: Sol Telesforo , Breda Adriana , Richit Adriana , Sala-Sebastià Gemma
Published: October 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo analisar quais são os critérios de adequação didática emergentes na argumentação prática de futuros pedagogos, participantes de um ciclo de Lesson Study, ao planejarem uma aula sobre geometria plana para alunos da Educação Infantil. As sessões do ciclo foram vídeo-gravadas e duas delas foram analisadas, primeiro, com os modelos da Pragma-dialética e de Toulmin e, segundo, com os critérios de adequação didática. Como resultado, observa-se que os argumentos práticos dos futuros pedagogos para a escolha do material manipulativo a ser utilizado apontam para o uso de blocos lógicos e que os critérios que o sustentam baseiam-se, em maior medida, no de meios, seguido do epistêmico. Também, observa-se que o consenso dos participantes sobre a dinâmica da aula é que ela deveria partir da exploração dos blocos lógicos, seguido da produção, registro e exposição de obras de arte e que os critérios que sustentam tal tomada de decisão relacionam-se, respectivamente, com os de interação, ecológico e afetivo. Conclui-se que este estudo fornece uma ferramenta que permite mostrar, com detalhe, a estrutura dos argumentos práticos e o importante papel dos critérios de adequação didática na tomada de decisões didáticas de um coletivo de futuros professores.
Theoretical concepts about alluvial fans and debris cones: case studies of an Alluvial Fan in São Desidério (Bahia, Brazil) and a Debris Cone at Mount Somma, near the Vesuvius Volcano (Naples, Italy)
Authors: Prebianca Mateus Moriconi , Perez Filho Archimedes
Published: October 2024

Analyzing the last 24 years of the Brazilian Journal of Geomorphology and the National Symposiums of Geomorphology (SINAGEO), it is evident that there is a lack of studies on alluvial fans in Brazil and in Portuguese literature. The situation is even more unclear concerning debris cones. This paper aims to provide a concise and comprehensive bibliographic review of alluvial fans and debris cones in Portuguese and to the Brazilian geomorphological science. These features are crucial for understanding and studying the relationship between form and process, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, sensitivity to climate variations, risks associated with mass movements on slopes, and more effective territorial planning by human actions. Additionally, the paper seeks to clarify the main theoretical and conceptual distinctions between alluvial fans and debris cones, proposing a new classification based on two particularly illustrative case studies. Do alluvial fans and debris cones represent the same or different depositional forms in the landscape? To this end, the methodology includes a detailed theoretical and conceptual review of the topic, a survey of relevant data about the subject in the main means of the Brazilian geomorphological community dissemination, a proposal of a new classification to differentiate these forms, and the mapping, characterization, comparison and analysis of two specific study areas: an Alluvial Fan identified in São Desidério (Bahia, Brazil) and a Debris Cone identified in Mount Somma, the ancient crater of the current Vesuvius Volcano (Naples, Italy).
Study of the Clogging Phenomenon of Submerged Nozzles in Continuous Casting
Authors: Mekhenache Firas , Snani Louafi , Benchikha Tahar
Published: October 2024

The continuous casting nozzle which guides and protects the flow of liquid steel undergoes a progressive reduction in its internal diameter following the accumulation on the internal wall of non-metallic inclusions. This narrowing of the channel is due to a mechanical attachment (non-metallic inclusions) and this, because of the turbulent regime of the flow of the liquid steel. This phenomenon is very often associated with the casting of low carbon steels deoxidized exclusively with aluminium. Clogging generally leads to a slowing down of the casting speed and, in severe cases, to the total stoppage of the installation and consequently to the appearance in the slab of the defect called "resumption of casting or belt". The aim of this work is to determine the nature of the deposit and the blocking mechanism of the pouring nozzles. For that, a chemical analysis as well as tests concerning the adhesion of the deposit were carried out on samples taken from damaged pouring nozzles. We found that it was at a load of 187.5 kgf that the rupture of the sample took place, during the interfacial indentation tests, which represents a very high level of adhesion. On the other hand, chemical analysis by X-ray fluorescence of the deposits revealed a fairly high level of alumina (Al2O3 = 90%) which undoubtedly comes from inclusions resulting from the deoxidation of the metal. It can therefore be said that the clogging phenomenon is produced by a continuous attachment of non-metallic inclusions to the rough walls of the nozzle.
Treating Anxiety-Based Cognitive Distortions Pertaining to Somatic Perception for Better Chronic Pain Outcomes: A Recommendation for Better Practice in the Present Day and the Cyber Age of Medicine
Authors: Silva Marcelina Jasmine
Published: October 2024

Anxiety-based cognitive distortions pertaining to somatic perception (ABCD-SPs)—primarily catastrophizing, fear avoidance, and kinesiophobia—have been repeatedly linked to worsening chronic, non-cancer pain (CNCP) outcomes of increased disability, amplified pain, ineffective opioid use, and opioid misuse. Several studies have suggested that treating ABCD-SPs can improve pain outcomes, yet identification and targeting of ABCD-SPs are not part of the standard medical pain assessment and treatment plan. Utilizing a narrative review of proposed mechanisms, published patient perspectives, and study correlations connecting these cognitive distortions with CNCP outcomes, an approach for better practice in the delivery of standard medical CNCP care can be deduced and formulated into a Belief and Behavior Action Plan (BBAP) for medical clinicians treating CNCP to implement into initial and maintenance care planning. These recommendations require relatively few resources to implement and have the potential to disseminate more effective CNCP treatment on a large scale now and in the future with the new frontier of cognitive computing in medicine.
An Enhanced Multiple Bit Passive Wireless Sensor Based on UWB Spectral-Temporal Joint Coding and Modulation
Authors: Li Rong , Liu Jian
Published: October 2024

In this paper, a passive wireless sensor is designed and developed in terms of an enhanced multiple bit application. The proposed sensor is in the formula of UWB working at 3.1GHz~10.6GHz band, and the carrying of multiple bits information is realized by the combination of multiple sensor units operated in the principle of Spectral-Temporal Joint Coding and Modulation. A prototype of the proposed sensor is configured by four UWB sensor units, each is specified by modulation upon the UWB pulse in time domain and, simultaneously, upon the UWB spectrum in frequency domain, jointly coded digitally by 1/0 data delivering totally the enhanced digital capacity up to 8 bits. Simulation and measurement verify the validation of the UWB sensor with effectiveness of data delivery in the scenarios where remote, contactless and battery-free applications are necessary.
The Switching of the Type of a ROS Signal from Mitochondria: The Role of Respiratory Substrates and Permeability Transition
Authors: Kruglov Alexey G. , Nikiforova Anna B.
Published: October 2024

Flashes of superoxide anion (SA) in mitochondria are generated spontaneously or during the opening of the permeability transition pore (PTP) and a sudden change in the metabolic state of a cell. Under certain conditions, SA can leave the mitochondrial matrix and perform signaling functions beyond mitochondria. In this work, we studied the kinetics of the release of SA and H2O2 from isolated mitochondria upon PTP opening and the modulation of the metabolic state of mitochondria by the substrates of respiration and oxidative phosphorylation. It was found that PTP opening leads to suppression of H2O2 emission and activation of SA burst. When the induction of PTP was blocked by its antagonists (cyclosporine A, ruthenium red, EGTA), the level of substrates of respiration and oxidative phosphorylation and the selective inhibitors of complexes I and V determined the type of ROS emitted by mitochondria. It was concluded that upon complete and partial reduction and complete oxidation of redox centers of the respiratory chain, mitochondria emit H2O2, SA, and nothing, respectively. The results indicate that the PTP- and substrate-dependent switching of the type of ROS leaving mitochondria may be the basis for SA- and H2O2-selective redox signaling in a cell.
The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging: From Computer Science to Machine and Deep Learning
Authors: Avanzo Michele , Stancanello Joseph , Pirrone Giovanni , Drigo Annalisa , Retico Alessandra
Published: October 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI), the wide spectrum of technologies aiming to give machines or computers the ability to perform human-like cognitive functions, began in the 40s with the first abstract models of intelligent machines. Soon later in the 50s and 60s machine learning algorithms such as neural networks and decision trees ignited large enthusiasm. More recent advancements include the refinement of learning algorithms, the development of convolutional neural networks to efficiently analyze images, and methods to synthesize new images. The renewed enthusiasm was also due to the increase in computational power with graphical processing units and the availability of large digital databases to be mined by neural networks. AI soon began to be applied in medicine, first through expert systems designed to support the clinician’s decision, and later with neural networks for the detection or classification of malignant lesions in medical images. More recently, the use of natural language processing, recurrent neural networks, transformers and generative models has both improved the capabilities of making an automated reading of medical images and moved AI to new domains, including text analysis of electronic health records, image self-labelling and self-reporting. Thanks to its versatility and impressive results and fueled by the availability of powerful computing resources and open-source libraries, AI is one of the most promising resources for frontier research and applications in medicine.
Leader-following Output Feedback H∞ Consensus of Fractional-order Multi-agent Systems with Input Saturation
Authors: Xing Hong-Shuo , Boutat Driss , Wang Qing-Guo
Published: October 2024

This paper investigates the leader-following H∞ consensus of fractional-order multi-agent systems (FOMASs) under input saturation via the output feedback. Based on the bounded real lemma for FOSs, the sufficient conditions of H∞ consensus for FOMASs are provided in α∈0,1 and 1,2, respectively. Furthermore, the iterative linear matrix inequalities (ILMIs) approaches are applied for solving quadratic matrix inequalities (QMIs). The ILMI algorithms show a method to derive initial values and transform QMIs into LMIs. Mathematical tools are employed to transform the input saturation issue into optimal solution of LMIs for estimating stable regions. The ILMI algorithms avoid the conditional constraints on matrix variables during the LMIs construction and reduce conservatism. The approach does not disassemble the entire MASs by transformations to the Laplacian matrix, instead adopting a holistic analytical perspective to obtain gain matrices. In the end, numerical examples are conducted to validate the efficiency of the approach.
Enhancing Short- and Medium-term Solar Power Generation Forecasting Based on Prophet and Gate Recurrent Unit
Authors: Son Namrye , Kang Eunjoo
Published: October 2024

Accurate solar power forecasting is pivotal for the effective planning, management, and operation of power systems, ensuring a sustainable energy supply for consumers while optimizing the integration of renewable energy sources and the functioning of electricity markets. Recent advancements have focused on developing predictive models that offer precise daily forecasts for solar power generation, which are critical for power usage planning and production efficiency. These models typically leverage a diverse range of data inputs, including solar power metrics and meteorological variables such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, solar radiation, and wind speed—factors that significantly influence solar power generation due to their weather-dependent nature. This study introduces a novel hybrid forecasting model that synergizes the capabilities of the Prophet model and Gated Recurrent Units (GRU), leveraging their respective strengths to enhance predictive performance. The proposed model is rigorously evaluated across short-term (2 days, 7 days) and medium-term (15 days, 30 days) forecasting horizons. Experimental results demonstrate that the hybrid model significantly outperforms the existing models, delivering superior accuracy in solar power generation forecasts.
Prediction of Bearing RUL Through CNN -Bi-LSTM Based Domain-Adaptation Model
Authors: Feifan Li , Zhuoheng Dai , Lei Jiang , Chanfei Song , Caiming Zhong , Yingna Chen
Published: October 2024

Predicting the remaining useful life (RUL) of mechanical bearings is crucial in the industry. 1 Estimating the RUL enables the assessment of health bearing, maintenance planning, and signifi- 2 cant cost reduction, thereby fostering industrial development. Existing models rely on traditional 3 feature engineering, with feature changes because operating conditions pose a major challenge to 4 the generalization of RUL prediction models. This study focuses on neural network-based feature 5 engineering and the downstream prediction of the RUL, eliminating the need for specific prior 6 knowledge and simplifying the development and maintenance of models. Initially, a convolutional 7 neural network (CNN) model is employed for feature engineering. Subsequently, a bidirectional 8 long short-term memory network (Bi-LSTM) model is used to capture the time-series degradation 9 characteristics of the engineered features and predict the RUL through regression. Finally, the study 10 examines the influence of operating conditions in the model and integrates domain adaptation to 11 minimize differences in feature distribution, thereby enhancing the model’s generalizability for the 12 RUL prediction.
Real-time Eye Blink Detection using Computer Vision and Machine Learning
Authors: Francisco Santos Dheiver
Published: October 2024

This paper presents a real-time eye blink detection system using computer vision techniques and machine learning. The system uti- lizes the MediaPipe face mesh model for facial landmark detection and calculates the Eye Aspect Ratio (EAR) to determine the eye state. Results demonstrate high accuracy and responsiveness, indicating po- tential applications in driver drowsiness detection, human-computer interaction, and medical diagnostics.
Microbicidal Activity of Octenidine Oromucosal Solution against Periodontal Bacteria and Yeast: An In Vitro Study
Authors: Wille Andreas , Kapoor Katharina , Bartling Pascal , Radischat Nadine , Bramfeld Annett , Naujox Kathrin , Hildebrandt Claudia
Published: October 2024

Octenidine-containing antiseptic oromucosal solution has proven to be efficacious and safe for temporary bacterial reduction and plaque inhibition in the oral cavity. While its clinical outcomes are encouraging, further research is needed to assess its microbicidal activity against pathogens causing gingivitis and periodontitis. We evaluated the in vitro microbicidal activity of different dilution concentrations of a commercially-available 0.1% octenidine dihydrochloride containing oromucosal solution (OOS) against 10 periodontopathogenic bacteria and three yeast strains using the testing methodology frameworks of DIN EN 13727:2012+A2:2015 (30-s contact time) and DIN EN 13624:2022-08 (60-s contact time), respectively. The OOS showed significant bactericidal activity at 80% dilution concentration, as indicated by a log reduction factor (lg RF) ≥5 for all 10 bacteria. At 50% dilution concentration, bactericidal activity was observed against specific bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella buccalis, Parvimonas micra, Eikenella corrodens, Dialister pneumosintes, Schaalia odontolytica (Actinomyces odontolyticus), and Campylobacter rectus. Yeasticidal activity against Candida albicans was observed at 80% dilution concentration, whereas Candida auris was more susceptible to the OOS and showed lg RF ≥4 even at 50% dilution concentration. Therefore, the OOS may be an effective adjunct to periodontal therapy aimed at reducing pathogenic microbial load, inhibiting plaque formation, and thereby preventing periodontal inflammation.
Trend and Priority Change of Global Automotive Engine Innovation
Authors: Zhang Zheng , Fujii Hidemichi
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine how sales restrictions on gasoline-powered vehicles influence patent application behavior in automobile engine technology. This is achieved through a factorial analysis targeting structural changes in patent applications. We examine patterns in patent data from 1985 to 2019 using index decomposition based on the logarithmic mean Divisia index. The analysis utilizes patent data and focuses on one non-green (internal combustion engine vehicles) and three green automobile engine technologies (battery electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and full cell vehicle). Furthermore, the study focuses on four significant patent offices (China, Japan, the United States, and Germany) to examine global disparities. The analytical results reveal that a country’s green investment pattern changes depending on its growth stage. Intellectual property protection policies and encouragement of R&D will extend the scope of R&D activities in emerging nations where intellectual property markets are not well developed. Furthermore, different countries have distinct product development strategies when it comes to various forms of green automotive engine technologies. Green patents are likely to rise in industrialized nations for incentives such as tax breaks or subsidies for R&D spending on specific technological advancements and the extension of intellectual property protection.
Options for Performing DNN-Based Causal Speech Denoising Using the U-Net Architecture
Authors: Hu Hwai-Tsu , Lee Tung-Tsun
Published: October 2024

Speech enhancement technology seeks to improve the quality and intelligibility of speech signals degraded by noise, particularly in telephone communications. Recent advancements have focused on leveraging deep neural networks (DNN), especially U-Net architectures, for effective denoising. In this study, we evaluate the performance of a 6-level skip-connected U-Net constructed using either conventional convolution activation blocks (CCAB) or innovative global local former blocks (GLFB) across different processing domains: temporal waveform, short-time Fourier transform (STFT), and short-time discrete cosine transform (STDCT). Our results indicate that the U-Nets can receive better signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and perceptual evaluation of speech quality (PESQ) when applied in the STFT and STDCT domains, with comparable short-time objective intelligibility (STOI) scores across all domains. Notably, the GLFB-based U-Net outperforms its CCAB counterpart in metrics such as CSIG, CBAK, COVL, and PESQ, while maintaining fewer learnable parameters. Furthermore, we propose domain-specific composite loss functions, considering the acoustic and perceptual characteristics of the spectral domain, to enhance the perceptual quality of denoised speech. Our findings provide valuable insights that can guide the optimization of DNN designs for causal speech denoising.
The Babel Effect: Analyzing Multilingual Performane Discrepancies in Large Language Models
Authors: Jha Basab
Published: October 2024

Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 and mBERT have revolutionized natural languageprocessing (NLP) by providing multilingual capabilities, making it possible to develop models thathandle diverse linguistic inputs across various languages. However, despite these advances, thereremains a noticeable performance gap between how well these models perform in high-resourcelanguages such as English and low-resource languages such as Nepali or Malagasy. We term thisphenomenon the "Babel Effect," highlighting the disproportionate performance that arises fromdifferences in resource availability across languages.This paper aims to explore the root causes of these performance discrepancies in LLMs, focusingon the underlying challenges in tokenization, training, and data scarcity. We utilize cross-lingualbenchmarks, such as XGLUE and TyDiQA, to quantify these performance variations and examinethem in detail. Furthermore, we propose solutions, including enhancing tokenization strategies,employing data augmentation techniques, and refining fine-tuning methods. The paper concludeswith a discussion on how these improvements can mitigate the Babel Effect and lead to more equitablelanguage modeling across diverse linguistic contexts.