bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Karyotypic Analysis of Individuals with Unassigned Sex: First Report from Jammu and Kashmir, India
Authors: Balwan Wahied Khawar , Saba Neelam
Published: December 2023

Every minute of every day, a baby is born. Most babies are easily seen to be a girl or a boy. Imagine how confusing it must be when we don’t know the sex of a newborn? This is rare and it can be very upsetting for parents. During the present study, a total of 47 individuals with unassigned sex were enrolled for chromosome study. These 47 individuals in different age group were categorized into three groups namely ambiguous genitalia, Intersex and Hypospadias. In Ambiguous genitalia group, a total of seventeen individuals were enrolled for chromosome study. Of these, thirteen individuals reared as males were found to have 46, XY karyotype. In the remaining four cases reared as female sex, three were found to have 46, XX karyotype and one which was phenotypically a female was found to have 46, XY karyotype. In Intersex group, a total of fourteen individuals were enrolled for chromosome study. Of these fourteen cases of Intersex reared as male sex by their parents, thirteen were found to possess 46, XY karyotype where as one cases was found possessing 46, XX. In Hypospadias group, a total of sixteen individuals were enrolled for chromosome study and were found to have 46, XY karyotype. The purpose of the present study was to find out the chromosomal sex in these individuals. The study is first of its kind from Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Correlation of Menopause with Lipid Profile: A Study at World College of Medical Sciences and Research, Jhajjar, Haryana
Authors: Rustagi Geeta , Rustagi Himanshi , Bawa Ritu
Published: December 2023

Background: Menopause induces hormonal changes, including decreased estrogen levels, which can impact lipid metabolism and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases in women. Objective: This comparative observational study aimed to assess the correlation between menopause and lipid profiles in women aged 35-65 years attending the General Health Check-up OPD at World College of Medical Sciences and Research in Jhajjar, Haryana, India, from January 2020 to December 2022. Methods: A total of 252 apparently healthy women, divided into premenopausal (n=126) and postmenopausal (n=126) groups, were included. Lipid profiles, including total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C), were measured. Data were statistically analyzed using an independent t-test with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: In the study of 126 postmenopausal women, mean lipid profiles demonstrated notable values: total cholesterol (TC) at 191.59±35.78 mg/dl, triglycerides (TG) at 143.44±72.39 mg/dl, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) at 45.01±9.99 mg/dl, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) at 116.43±31.79 mg/dl, and very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C) at 28.69±14.48 mg/dl. Among 128 premenopausal women, mean lipid profiles were: TC 164±35.03 mg/dl, TG 125.52±65.84 mg/dl, HDL-C 41.66±7.66 mg/dl, LDL-C 96.95±31.78 mg/dl, and VLDL-C 25.10±13.17 mg/dl. Postmenopausal women exhibited significantly higher TC, TGs, LDL-C, and VLDL-C, alongside elevated cardiac risk ratios (TC/HDL and LDL/HDL), compared to premenopausal women Postmenopausal women displayed significantly higher mean levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, and VLDL-C compared to premenopausal women. Additionally, cardiac risk ratios, TC/HDL and LDL/HDL, were elevated in the postmenopausal group. Surprisingly, HDL-C levels were also significantly higher in postmenopausal women. Conclusions: Menopause is associated with unfavorable alterations in lipid profiles, including increased TC, TG, LDL-C, and VLDL-C, along with elevated cardiac risk ratios. However, HDL-C levels were unexpectedly higher in postmenopausal women. These findings underscore the importance of monitoring lipid profiles during the menopausal transition to address cardiovascular health concerns effectively.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CARTOON VIDEO TO IMPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CARTOON VIDEO TO IMPROVE THE EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION SKILL AT SMP NEGERI 12 DENPASAR
Authors: Komang Trisna Dewi , Sutami Dwi Lestari  , Kadek Jayanthi Riva Prathiwi  , I Nengah Arimbawa
Published: December 2023

Pronunciation is one of the essential nouns that are based on oral and basic forms skill to speak English and other languages. Learning English pronunciation can help students to pronounce words and sentences correctly. Clear pronunciation makes it easy for students to understand and produce intelligible sounds, therefore pronunciation learning has become an important aspect in teaching. This research used the Classroom Action Research (CAR) methodology. The result showed that the best implementation of cartoon videos was proven to improve students’ pronunciation skills. In order to achieve the best implementation of cartoon video to improve students’ pronunciation skill, there were three factors that must be considered: Learning system, speech rate, and the students’ frequency in practicing pronunciation. Besides, the findings also showed that most of the students had a positive perception of the use of cartoon videos in learning pronunciation. Most of the students felt helped in learning pronunciation using cartoon videos. They also felt more interested and motivated in pronunciation learning process. Therefore, it can be concluded that the cartoon videos was the suitable media to teach pronunciaciton and had been proven to improve students’ pronunciation skills through its best implementation.
IMPROVING VOCABULARY MASTERY BY USING MULTISENSORY METHOD FOR DYSLEXIC STUDENTS IN THE FOURTH GRADE AT BIANGLALA HOME SCHOOLING BANYUWANGI
Authors: Rosi Oktaviani Putri  , Tri Mulyati  , Halim Abdul
Published: December 2023

The goal of the research was how a multisensory method assisted dyslexic graders increase their vocabulary mastery. The low of vocabulary scores of preliminary study obtained by dyslexic students. It encouraged this research. This research was conducted at Bianglala homeschooling Banyuwangi. There were two cycles to this Classroom Action Research. Three meeting in cycle 1, and two meeting in cycle 2. Three dyslexic students were the subjects of this research. The data was collected through a vocabulary test in multiple choice form. The test consist of 10 items of abstract noun and concrete noun. The results showed that the students’ test scores in cycles I and II increased significantly. The students’ achievement in cycle I was 66.6% who achieved the minimum criterion, but in cycle II, it increased to 100% who passed the minimum criterion. In addition, the minimum score was reached. From cycle I to cycle II, students’ vocabulary increased. The students’ vocabulary mastery improved from cycle I to cycle II, according to the findings. It may be concluded that using the Multisensory Method can assist dyslexic students enhance their vocabulary mastery.
ALAT PENGUKUR KADAR GULA DARAH NON-INVASIVE BERBASIS ARDUINO
Authors: Selvia Wafik Lazhuardian putra , Nurraharjo Eddy
Published: December 2023

Glucometer adalah alat yang digunakan untuk mengukur kadar gula darah berbasis sensor kimia dengan enzim glucose oxidase dengan bahan aktifnya. metode ini menggunkan fuzzy mamdani sebagai dasar pengambilan keputusan. Karena metode fuzzy mamdani merupkana salah satu bagian dari fuzzy inference system yang berguna untuk penarikan kesimpulan atau keputusan terbaik dalam permasalahan Pengambilan data ini dilakuan dengan mencocokan dengan alat aslinya yaitu glucometer, yaitu perangkat digital yang berfungsi menghitung kadar glukosa di dalam darah. Pengukuran alat kadar gula darah dengan metode non-invasive dibutuhkan nilai dari ADC dari masing-masing sempel yang diuji. Tujuanya untuk mengkalibrasikan alat pengukur kadar gula dalam darah dan pengukuran dilakukan dengan cara meletakkan jari diantar sensor infrared dan photodiode. Metode alat yang di pakai pada penelitian ini adalah secara non-invasive dengan memanfaatkan sensor infrared sebagai pembaca dan sensor photodiode sebagai penerimanya.Hasil pengukuran secara non-invasive mendapatkan perhitungan persentase kesalahan rata-rata 1,91% dan keakuratan pembacaan sekitar 98,09%. Dengan perbandingan menggunkaan alat ukur glucometer. Adanya alat ini diharapkan tidak perlu mengambil sempel darah ketika setiap kali melakukan pengecekan gula darah.
RANCANG BANGUN ALAT PENGHITUNG PENGUNJUNG BERBASIS ARDUINO ATMEGA328
Authors: Suriana I Wayan , Ahmad Feldiansah  , I Wayan Sugara Yasa  , I Wayan Dikse Pancane
Published: December 2023

Alasan pembuatan alat ini adalah untuk memudahkan menghitung pengunjung yang ada dalam ruangan dan mencegah kesalahan yang sering dilakukan orang saat membaca jumlah pengunjung. Alat ini memanfaatkan sensor pir untuk mendeteksi pengunjung, dan arduino Uno  sebagai mikrokontroler, sedangkan untuk pengiriman data ke smartphone mengunakan modul gsm, modul Dfplayer MINI TF-16P dan speaker berfungsi mengeluarkan suara ketika ada pengunjung masuk yang terdeteksi oleh sensor pir. Data yang di dapat akan ditampilkan oleh LCD.  Hasil ini mempermudah pekerjaan pengguna dan membantu dalam melakukan rekapan jumlah pengunjung yang masuk. Dari data yang di peroleh user dapat mengetahui berapa jumlah pengunjung yang setiap hari datang dan membantu untuk merekap jumlah yang di dapat baik harian maupun bulanan. Alat penghitung pegunjung berbasis Atmega 328 ini memiliki kekurangan dimana alat ini tidak dapat mendeteksi pengunjung ketika masuk dan keluar secara bergerombolan. Dapat disimpulkan dari cara kerja alat ini yaitu ketika ada pengunjung yang masuk harus satu persatu masuk dan keluar agar alat ini dapat bekerja secara maksimal.
IMPLEMENTASI ALGORITMA APRIORI DALAM MENENTUKAN POLA PEMBELIAN PADA TOKO UMBAH SEPATU
Authors: Christian Ade , Supriyadi Riki , Ariani Fattya , Amir
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini di buat untuk membantu dalam menyelesaikan masalah pada toko Umbah Sepatu yaitu mengaetahui treatment yang sering di order oleh konsumen dan paling jarang pesan oleh konsumen, Untuk mengetahui tingkat penjualan treatment – treatment ini menggunakan metode Algoritma Apriori, Metode ini dapat digunakan untuk memeriksa aturan asosiasi dan mencari pola hubungan antara satu atau lebih item dalam satu dataset  berdasarkan transaksi penjualan. transaksi tersebut kemudian dikumpulkan untuk dicari nilai frequent tertinggi, menentukan C1 atau yang sering disebut 1-itemset kemudian mencara nilai support 40% dan Confidencenya 60%. Perhitungan Apriori menggunakan itemset dan Asosiasi berdasarkan dari data transaksi penjualan pada Toko Umbah Sepatu lima bulan terakhir.  Hasil dari penelitian tersebut menunjukan bahwa Pemesanan treatment Fast Clean, Deep Clean dan Unyellowing paling banyak di minati oleh konsumen di toko Umbah Sepatu yang telah memenuhi minimal support dan minimal confidence.
On the challenges of automating air traffic control
Authors:   Nevretdinov R.R. Aliev A.R. Sulaev S.A.
Published: December 2023

The difficulties associated with the introduction of automated air traffic control systems (ATC) are analyzed. Various aspects of automation ATC, including safety and potential risks, are considered. Examples of successful implementation of automation and cases where automation caused problems, as well as possible measures to solve them are given. A general picture of ATC automation, indicating how it is possible to rationally balance between technology, the human factor and control systems, is presented.

Keywords
automation, air traffic control, airspace, NextGen, ERAM, iTEC
Legistische Herausforderungen im Polizeirecht
Authors: Brunner Arthur , Kradolfer Matthias
Published: December 2023

Gesetzgebung im Bereich des Polizeirechts ist eine anspruchsvolle Aufgabe. Es gilt konfligierende Interessen auszutarieren und im Spannungsfeld von Freiheit und Sicherheit Lösungen zu finden, welche mit übergeordnetem Recht vereinbar sind, es gleichzeitig aber auch erlauben, den verschiedenen Formen von Bedrohungslagen und der dynamischen Fortentwicklung technischer Möglichkeiten Rechnung zu tragen. Die hohe Kadenz, mit welcher die kantonalen Polizeigesetze in den letzten Jahren überarbeitet wurden, zeigt, dass sich in diesem Umfeld Lösungen oftmals nur auf Zeit finden lassen. Es ist eine hohe Unbeständigkeit von Polizeierlassen zu konstatieren. Der vorliegende Beitrag nimmt vor diesem Hintergrund die formell-rechtsstaatlichen Anforderungen an die Normierung des präventiv-polizeilichen Handelns durch die Kantone unter die Lupe. Zunächst werden die Implikationen erörtert, die sich für den kantonalen Polizeigesetzgeber aus der Zuständigkeit des Bundes für den Erlass des Strafprozessrechts ergeben. Es folgen Überlegungen zu Legalitätsprinzip und polizeilicher Generalklausel. Im Vordergrund steht dabei jeweils die Frage, wie die kantonalen Polizeigesetzgeber – aus rechtlicher Sicht – auf eine höhere Beständigkeit ihrer Erlasse hinwirken können, die unter rechtsstaatlichen Gesichtspunkten wünschbar ist.
Kantonales Bedrohungsmanagement und Terrorismusbekämpfung nach revidiertem BWIS
Authors: Zumsteg Patrice Martin
Published: December 2023

Prävention ist seit jeher eine zentrale Aufgabe der Sicherheitsbehörden. Zum kantonalen Bedrohungsmanagement kommen seit dem 1. Juni 2022 die neuen Bestimmungen auf Bundesebene zur „Verhinderung terroristischer Aktivitäten“ hinzu. Der vorliegende Aufsatz untersucht, wie diese beiden Ebenen zusammenwirken. Dadurch zeigt sich, dass das Bedrohungsmanagement von Bund und Kantonen noch sehr fragmentarisch geregelt ist. Vorliegend werden Vorschläge gemacht, welche Punkte angegangen werden sollten, damit die präventive Gefahrenabwehr auf einer rechtsstaatlich hinreichenden Grundlage erfolgen kann.
Assessment of Climate Change Anxiety in High School Youths of Kwale County, Kenya
Authors: Mutua Patrick M. , Kauti Matheaus K. , Mwangangi Leonard , Nzilani Musyoka Sonnia
Published: December 2023

Climate change anxiety refers to negative cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and functional responses to experiences of climate change and has implications on mental health. The current study sought to determine how climate change anxiety relates to cognitive-emotional and functional impairments as well as with experience of climate change and behavioural engagement in youths. The study surveyed 388 youths (aged 13-24 years) in high schools in Kwale County, Kenya. Data were analysed in XLSTAT software using Pearson's correlation and considered significant for values of p ≤ 0.05. Over 60 % of the youths had more than "Sometimes" suffered cognitive-emotional impairment, while 63 % were more than "Sometimes" inflicted with functional impairment. Additionally, 61 % of the respondents more than "Sometimes" reported having had a climate change experience. However, 71 % of the youths were more than "Sometimes" engaged in climate change behavioural activities. There were no significant gender differences in the scores. Cognitive-emotional impairment (M = 2.507, SD = 1.267) was significantly (P = 0.0048) associated with behavioural engagement in climate change (M = 3.019, SD = 1.403). Youths attending day schools scored significantly (P = 0.022) higher in functional impairment (M = 2.897, SD = 1.182) than students in boarding schools (M = 2.535, SD = 1.395). Youths aged 13-17 years were substantially more affected by climate change anxiety than those aged 18-24 years. This study identifies a population at risk with high exposure and vulnerability to the health impacts of climate change. The study suggests the need for policies to address climate change anxiety in youths in schools and the use of the youths' pro-environmental behavioural engagements in climate change to improve their adaptive capacity
Stakeholders’ Interventions in Addressing Financial Constraints Restricting Women Refugees Access to Higher Education: The Case of Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Uganda
Authors: Asire Loyce Allen
Published: December 2023

Financial constraints to women refugees is one of the major barriers to access to higher education which is exacerbated by multiple intersecting disadvantages of refugeehood. Even when the benefits of higher education access are crucial to enable refugee women to fulfil their potential, rebuild disrupted liveslives, and facilitate durable solutions. There exist barriers to higher education access. Specifically, this article focuses on stakeholders’ interventions in addressing financial constraints that obstruct women refugees in Uganda from accessing higher education. The study was carried out in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in Northern Uganda. The study used the qualitative research approach, anchored in the advocacy world view using intersectionality with liberal feminist perspective as a philosophical lens. Using purposive and snowball sampling, 49 participants took part in the study. Using one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions and document review, the study found out that there have been some stakeholders’ interventions addressing financial constraints to refugee women access to higher education. Such interventions included scholarships, advocacy actions, partnerships, livelihood activities and belonging to associations. Nevertheless, despite the presence of these interventions, differences and limitations to their access were noted due to varied eligibility criteria including age of the intended beneficiaries, length in the camp, marital status, discipline, and length of the programme. Thus, the study recommends that education stakeholders in partnership with government increase resource mobilization for refugee girls’ scholarships to enable access to higher education. Funders of higher education scholarships should review the eligibility criteria to eliminate requirements that bar women refugees from being given an opportunity to access higher education. Additionally, the government and development actors should focus on livelihood programmes to income generating activities, and put in place an affirmative action policy to increase refugee women access to higher education
Stigma and psychosocial problems in patients with epilepsy
Authors: Yeni Kubra
Published: December 2023

Epilepsy, a prevalent neurological disorder, is characterized by chronic seizures resulting from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Adequate medical treatment allows roughly 70% of patients to enjoy a seizure-free life. However, throughout history, epilepsy has acquired diverse interpretations due to the experienced seizures, transforming the condition from a clinical issue into a social stigma. Therefore, the aim of this review study is to review stigma and psychosocial problems in patients with epilepsy (PwE). For this reason, this study utilises sources from the last ten years and reports current data. As a result of the review, it was found that societal discrimination in PwE arises primarily from inadequate knowledge, misconceptions, and negative attitudes toward the condition. Other contributing factors were include patients’ lower levels of education and income, frequent seizures due to inadequate treatment, age at onset, duration of the disease, depressive symptoms, and lack of social support. Also, it was found that the stigma individuals with epilepsy face plays a pivotal role in exacerbating their psychosocial problems. Unfortunately, stigma and psychosocial challenges appear to be in a vicious circle, with an increase in one increasing the other. Stigmatized patients tended to isolate themselves from society, further increasing their likelihood of experiencing a depressive mood or psychiatric comorbidity. Consequently, individuals with epilepsy encounter difficulties in various domains such as marriage, work, education, and personal life. Considering these significant psychosocial burdens, it is essential to recognize that epilepsy surpasses its medical implications. Unfortunately, current efforts to reduce stigma remain insufficient, necessitating urgent and comprehensive measures to address this issue.
Manejo Farmacológico De Pacientes Com Doença De Alzheimer: Revisão Narrativa Da Literatura
Authors: Ghazzaoui Lana Omar , Bracelis Rachel Ann Asencio , Freitas Rodrigo de Barros , Oliveira Pinto Letícia de , Balsimelli Rafael , Kehrwald-Balsimelli Bruno , Góes Rafael Batman de , Miranda Monica Noleto , Joanete da Silva Claudia , Novais Maykon Anderson Pires de , Govato Tania Carmen Peñaranda , Caricati-Neto Afonso , Tallo Fernando Sabia , Ferraz Renato Ribeiro Nogueira , Menezes-Rodrigues Francisco Sandro
Published: December 2023

Introdução: Dentre as doenças neurodegenerativas que causam demência, a doença de Alzheimer (DA) aparece entre as principais, sendo responsável por cerca de 50% a 70% dos casos. A farmacoterapia mais utilizada atualmente para o tratamento da DA visa minimizar as perdas cognitivas (aprendizagem e memória), bem como as alterações de humor e comportamento, além da manutenção da qualidade de vida, melhorando a função e a independência.

Objetivo: Sintetizar evidências relacionadas à farmacoterapia no tratamento da DA.

Método: A busca se concentrou em literaturas que discutissem os benefícios e limitações da terapia de reposição colinérgica, representada principalmente pelos inibidores da colinesterase, com base em dados de pesquisas neurobiológicas, farmacológicas e clínicas.

Resultados e Discussão: O papel da memantina em casos moderados a graves de demência, bem como as perspectivas de seu uso em combinação com inibidores da colinesterase, foram discutidos em boa parte dos artigos revisados. Também foi abordado o papel da reposição estrogênica, antioxidantes, estatinas e anti-inflamatórios no tratamento e prevenção da demência, levando em conta os resultados negativos de estudos epidemiológicos clínicos recentes. Por fim, foram discutidas as diferentes modalidades de terapia anti-amiloide, principalmente considerando a imunoterapia no tratamento da DA.

Conclusão: A farmacoterapia utilizada na DA, atualmente, inclui inibidores da colinesterase (AChEI), memantina, fármacos antioxidantes, estrogênio, AINES, estatinas, Ginkgo biloba e fator de crescimento neuronal, dentre outras drogas. O desafio do momento é identificar novas drogas que atuem no tratamento da DA já estabelecida, e evitem a sobreposição de fatores predisponentes para o desenvolvimento da doença, bem como melhorar a compreensão das vias desencadeantes da DA e estabelecer estratégias para evitar a sua progressão.
Problems of selection and usage of innovative tools for international projects management in the context of foreign economic relations expanding
Authors: BORTNIKOVA Mariana , KARABINOVYCH Rostyslav
Published: December 2023

Introduction. Today, international project management trends are reflected in the increasing importance and significance of resource and process planning, as a well-thought-out and well-founded plan that can take into account all potential risks and challenges makes it possible to respond to them in a timely manner in the process of implementing a business idea. The most important factors that influence the choice of innovative management tools by the management of international projects are their understanding of the functionality of this tool, the appropriateness of its application in the project, and the cost of such an innovation. Having studied the works of scientists, it can be argued that such innovative tools are currently reengineering, benchmarking, outsourcing, crowdsourcing and the ICO or initial coin offering technology
The purpose of the paper is to highlight the problems of selection and usage of innovative tools for international projects management at company in the context of foreign economic relations expanding and development of recommendations for their solution.
Results. As a result of the research, the current problems of the selection and use of innovative international project management tools of company in the conditions of the expansion of foreign economic relations were identified, such as traditional international project management tools characterized by low efficiency in the conditions of the expansion of foreign economic relations and the dependence of financing on international projects from one investor narrows the possibilities of using innovative international project management tools in the conditions of expanding foreign economic relations. As a result of the study, recommended ways to solve problems were given, namely, the use of a crowdsourcing platform to search for and analyze information and technologies for the implementation of international projects of company and the implementation of ICO technology to attract investors to finance international projects.
Conclusion. The use of innovative management tools will help the company better implement its project strategy, but too few tools or their incorrect selection, which do not correspond to the expected result of the implementation of the business idea, can negatively affect the company's activities. The involvement of additional tools and their combination with each other allow to analyze projects in more detail and to use less risky solutions by the management of the enterprise. Implementation of these tools allows the company to save basic resources, such as time and money, and effectively implement international projects.
THE DESIGN OF EMERGENCY EXITS IN CORRIDOR RING TYPE BUILDINGS. WIDE CORRIDOR
Authors: Шамонин В.Г. , Голкин А.В. , Зуев С.А. , Хатунцева С.Ю.
Published: December 2023

Рассмотрено использование результатов тестирования метода локальных вариаций для оптимального размещения эвакуационных выходов в зданиях коридорного типа с кольцевыми, более сложными, криволинейными коридорами. Для расчетов сформулирована неклассическая задача max(min) («максимина»). Предложен численный вариант ее решения с помощью метода локальных вариаций. Приведены примеры по безусловной оптимизации целевой функции. Результаты предварительного тестирования в целом показали возможность применения выбранного подхода при решении конкретных прикладных задач.

The article considers the application of test results of the method of local variations for optimal placement of emergency exits in corridor-type buildings with annular more complex curved corridors. The non-classical max(min) («maximin») problem is formulated for calculations. A numerical version of its solution using the method of local variations is proposed. Examples of unconditional optimization of the target function are given. The results of preliminary testing generally showed the possibility of applying the chosen approach in solving specific applied tasks.
TESTING, EVALUATION AND STANDARDIZATION OF FIRE-ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF POLYSTYRENE CONCRETE
Authors: Рахманов В.А. , Мелихов В.И. , Капаев Г.И.
Published: December 2023

Приведены результаты пожарно-технических испытаний полистиролбетона марок по средней плотности D150–D600, обладающего эффективными теплоизоляционно-конструктивными свойствами. Проведена оценка характеристик его горючести, воспламеняемости, дымообразующей способности, токсичности продуктов горения и распространения пламени по поверхности, по результатам которой в межгосударственном стандарте на полистиролбетон нормированы требования к указанным характеристикам, что открывает возможности для более эффективного применения полистиролбетона в энергосберегающем строительстве зданий.

There were presented the results of fire-engineering tests of D150-D600 medium-density polystyrene concrete grades, which have effective heat-insulating and structural properties. There was carried out the evaluation of its combustibility, flammability, smoke-generating ability, toxicity of combustion products and its surface flame spread behaviour. According to the results of this assessment, the requirements for specified properties were regulated in the interstate standard for polystyrene concrete. It helps to use the polystyrene concrete more efficiently in energy-efficient building construction.
Discrepancy in Educational Materials between Higher Education Institutions and the Requirements of the Professional Workforce in the Job Market
Authors: Dewi Rahmatika
Published: December 2023

The rise of ICT specialists in the computer field due to Industry 4.0 is notable, particularly in Indonesia's e-commerce and technology-driven markets. This study explores the demand for qualified informatics engineering professionals, focusing on their ICT and English language skills. Employing a qualitative phenomenological case study design, the research gathered data through semi-structured interviews with informatics engineering specialists and employers. It also scrutinized an English lesson program at a polytechnic in Indonesia through interviews with key figures and document analysis. The study identifies two key findings: demand emphasizes the critical role of reading skills, especially in programming languages and technology documentation, while supply reveals a gap between higher education materials and workplace requirements. The curriculum appears to neglect English proficiency, hindering graduates' performance. Consequently, the study advocates for higher education reform, urging institutions to align their programs with industry demands. Collaboration between government, universities, and industry stakeholders, especially at the regional level, is proposed to bridge the gap and enhance the preparedness of informatics engineering graduates for the evolving industry landscape. The findings underscore the importance of creativity and originality in technology creation, urging institutions to adapt swiftly to the dynamic informatics engineering landscape.
Moderate Islamic Education Through the Interpretation of Moderate Verses in the Tafsir Al-Ibriz by KH Bisri Mustofa
Authors: Shohib Muhammad
Published: December 2023

This research aims to determine how moderate verses are interpreted according to KH Bisri Mustofa in Tafsir Al-Ibriz and moderate Islamic education according to KH Bisri Mustofa. This research method uses a library approach (Library Research) and a qualitative research type. This research involves researchers as key instruments in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from various library sources. Through a thematic interpretation approach, researchers found research results regarding the concepts emphasized by KH. Bisri Mustofa in his interpretation of moderate verses in the Koran. These concepts include the right to freedom in all aspects of life, including freedom of belief and rationalism in seeking the truth, as expressed in QS Al-Baqarah verse 256. Understanding of piety, social spirit regardless of racial, ethnic, or religious differences, and Polite behavior towards neighbors, even non-Muslims, as explained in QS Al-Mumlahanah verse 8, is the main basis in the concept of moderate Islamic education. Apart from that, research shows that the concept of moderation verses also teaches the values of getting to know each other, interacting, helping each other, and cross-religious cooperation to advance civilization, by QS Al-Hujurot verse 13. Having a moderate spirit and prohibiting extremism, as found in QS An-Nisa's verse 171, is the basis for forming a balanced Muslim character.
The Effect Of E-Wallet, a Hedonist Lifestyle with Self Control as an Intervening Variable on Consumptive Behavior
Authors: Yucha Nikma , Angelina Nur Rohmah Ria
Published: December 2023

This study aims to prove and analyze the effect of e-wallet, a hedonist lifestyle with self-control as an intervening variable on Consumptive Behavior. This study uses quantitative methods, and data collection using questionnaires. The sample was selected using non-probability sampling with a total of 182 respondents. And data processing and analysis using path Analyzes.  The results of this study can be concluded that E-wallet Variable has a positive and significant effect on self-control. Hedonic lifestyle variables have a positive and significant effect on self-control. The hedonic lifestyle has a positive and significant effect on consumer behavior. Self-control variable has a positive and significant effect on consumptive behavior. E-wallet variables have a positive and unsignificant effect on consumptive behavior through self-control. Hedonic lifestyle variable has a positive and unsignificant on consumptive behavior through self-control.
ONTOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR GREEN BUILDING BY USING A SEMI-AUTOMATIC METHOD
Authors: Yan Hang , Shi Yiming , Lu Xuteng
Published: December 2023

Green building has been deemed an important endeavor to promote sustainable building development. However, knowledge from different standards, different companies, and different software in the green building domain is difficult to share and reuse since different terminologies, measurement indicators, and criteria are adopted. Therefore, there is a need to create a consistent knowledge representation model in the green building domain. This study proposes a green building ontology (GB-Onto) which is an abstract conceptualization of the knowledge in the green building domain. To build the ontology more effectively, this study adopts the ontology learning method which is based on NLP and machine learning techniques. An improved TF-IDF method is introduced to extract concepts in the green building domain. Concept inclusion and semantic networks method are integrated to extract taxonomic relations. The associate rule method is used for extracting non-taxonomic relations. Finally, all these methods are implemented by adopting software and Python programming. The GB-Onto is evaluated through consistency checking and criteria-based evaluation. The GB-Onto fills the knowledge gap by providing a formal and shared vocabulary for the green building domain which promotes knowledge reuse and sharing among different stakeholders.
HYGROTHERMAL ANALYSIS OF DOUBLE-STUD WOOD WALLS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Authors: Picciotto Diana A. Brito , Nielson Christopher , Fiocchi L. Carl
Published: December 2023

The R.W. Kern Center is a 16,940 square-foot mass timber-structured institutional building located on Hampshire College’s campus in Amherst, MA. It is the 17th certified Living Building in the world. The focus of this work is the examination of the use of Double Stud Wood Wall (DSWW) construction, an atypical system in an institutional building of this scale, Light-Frame Steel Wall (LFSW) being the typical strategy.

The success of this system, in non-residential construction, with the increased internal loads as compared to residential buildings, the associated and elevated concern of high R-value walls, low temperatures at the exterior sheathing, and subsequent susceptibility to moisture-related problems from condensation due to mass transport and mass transfer via interior moisture migration through the assembly within low dewpoint probable temperature periods of the year is of interest.

During the Kern Center’s design (September 2013–September 2014) and construction (October 2014–April 2016), although there existed a substantial body of information referencing the control of air and vapor movement as related to humidity levels within wall assemblies using assorted membranes, tapes, caulks, and gaskets, there was not a definitive solution to ensure the wall assembly’s performance and durability.

In depth examination of the DSWW strategy in the Kern Center was made possible by the availability of three years of post-occupancy data collected by multiple sensors on all cardinal elevations. This allowed the evaluation of condensation risks and assembly drying potential throughout the year based on sensor data of exterior weather and interior conditioned space sensible air temperature (T), dewpoint air temperature (DP), relative humidity (RH), and absolute humidity (AH), as well as sensor data from within the assemblies, i.e., sensible and DP temperatures, RH, AH, and moisture content (MC).

This study provides unique and valuable information for researchers, designers, and constructors concerned with best practices for moisture management in Double Stud Wood Walls (DSWW) in non-residential construction while targeting low embodied carbon footprint goals.
A STUDY ON THE EVALUATION METHODS OF INDOOR LIGHT ENVIRONMENT FOR OCCUPANT COMFORT AND WELL-BEING
Authors: Kim Ki Rim , Lee Kyung Sun , Lee Jaewook
Published: December 2023

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, awareness of the importance of the indoor environment has increased. The indoor light environment is crucial because it impacts the energy consumption of buildings and affects human health and biorhythms as people spend most of their time indoors. Previous studies have concluded that the indoor light environment is essential to human health. However, it is not sufficient to analyze and evaluate the indoor light environment related to occupants’ health in the context of building design. Therefore, this study aims to review and propose an indoor light environment evaluation methodology for human well-being using quantitative and qualitative evaluations of light, health, and environment. This study presents guidelines for evaluating buildings’ indoor light environment for sustainability and well-being. Additionally, it provides an overall checklist of the indoor light environment evaluation process in Conceptualization, Light Environment Identification, Questionnaire, Environment Analysis, Comparison, and Conclusion. The evaluation checklist established through the results of this study could help establish a research methodology for the indoor light environment for human well-being, and apply it to evaluate indoor light environments for residents’ comfort and well-being.
Strangers in the Blind: Identifying Appropriate Mentees and Mentors for Waterfowl Hunter Recruitment
Authors: Hinrichs Matthew P. , Vrtiska Mark P. , Gruntorad Matthew P. , Chizinski Christopher J.
Published: December 2023

Recruitment, retention, and reactivation programs are a nationwide movement focusing on strategically increasing and diversifying participation in and support for shooting sports, hunting, and angling. Efforts focused on increasing hunting participation may use mentors to replicate traditional pathways into hunting, but few data are available that examine the mentor–mentee relationship. We surveyed waterfowl hunters and nonwaterfowl hunters in several Midwestern states to identify through a series of questions whether mentors would likely accept certain types of mentees for waterfowl hunting and whether mentees would likely accept certain types of mentors for waterfowl hunting. We found that waterfowl hunters were willing to accept most mentee types except for hunters they had not met previously. The most frequently reported reason for unwillingness to mentor was a perceived lack of skill by the waterfowl hunter. Nonwaterfowl hunters were most likely to accept mentoring by a family member or friend. Feelings of being uncomfortable and desire to focus on other activities were the most frequently reported reasons for nonwaterfowl hunters not wishing to be mentored. Our results indicate that efforts or programs directed at increasing hunter participation need to consider or incorporate a close social connection between mentees and mentors to be more effective.
A desobediência civil como um direito de defesa em Rawls e uma tentativa de resposta à crítica de Raz
Authors: Dutra Delamar José Volpato
Published: December 2023

O texto expõe, em traços gerais, a teoria da desobediência civil de Rawls, com a finalidade de destacar a definição da desobediência civil como sendo um direito. Pretende-se mostrar que se trata de um direito individual, ainda que seu exercício possa também apresentar traços políticos. Em seguida, apresenta a teoria de Raz no sentido da negativa de que a desobediência civil seja um direito. Ad argumentandum tantum, toma-se como procedente a objeção de Raz, com a finalidade de escrutinar algumas consequências que uma tal formulação acarretaria para a teoria de Rawls, especificamente no que diz respeito à fundamentação da desobediência civil, como sendo um direito. Por fim, analisa possíveis respostas que poderiam ser ofertadas a Raz, a partir especialmente da perspectiva de Rawls. Defende-se que isso implica a necessidade de reconstruir a teoria da desobediência de Rawls, como teoria da resistência.
Prevalence and relationship between falls, frailty phenotype and physical activity in centenarians: a pilot study
Authors: Trento Maria Clara Machado , Frank Felipe , Capanema Bruna da Silva Vieira , Franco Pedro Silvelo , Mazo Giovana Zarpellon
Published: December 2023

The objective of this study was to associate the occurrence of falls with the frailty phenotype and physical activity (PA) in centenarians. Population-based descriptive study carried out in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, which included 54 centenarians (101.8 ± 2.8 years), 34 women and 20 men. To assess PA, centenarians wore a pedometer for 7 days of a typical week. The occurrence of falls was confirmed by self-report and frailty phenotype using the criteria proposed by Fried et al. (2001). All assessments were carried out following the Multidimensional Assessment Protocol for the Centennial Elderly, applied through interviews. The chi-square test with adjusted standardized residuals was used to evaluate the association between the occurrence of falls and frailty and AF, adopting a significance level of 5%. The prevalence of frailty in the sample was 53.7%. The majority of centenarians did not do PA (66.7%) and did not suffer a fall in the last 12 months (68.5%). The average number of weekly steps was higher among fallers (1,796.1 steps/week) when compared to non-fallers (797.4 min/week) (p=0.019). There was a significant association between falls and frailty (p=0.03), with fallers tending to be frail. The occurrence of falls was also associated with AF (p=0.014), with fallers tending to be physically active. Concluding that centenarians with falls in the last 12 months showed a tendency to frailty and a higher level of PA. The results demonstrate the importance of monitoring frailty in this population and of PA interventions that aim to reduce the factors causing this condition.
A violência sexual como arma do estado: os crimes sexuais cometidos contra as mulheres nas prisões da ditadura cívil-militar brasileira
Authors: Ferreira Samira Rampinelli , Alves Ismael Gonçalves
Published: December 2023

As violações sexuais em tempos de guerras e ditaduras foram importantes armas de controle e submissão dos corpos femininos, servindo como forma de intimidação das populações derrotadas e/ou subjugadas. Esses atos frequentemente assumem uma natureza misógina, expondo as mulheres a situações violentas. Neste contexto, a violência sexual contra as mulheres se transforma em importante ferramenta de submissão empregada não só contra sujeitos/corpos individuais, mas também a todo conjunto social no qual essas mulheres estão inseridas. Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar as relações de gênero e de poder presentes nas violações sexuais perpetradas por militares, dentro de prisões da ditadura brasileira. Argumentamos que este regime utilizou a tortura e a violência sexual contra as mulheres como “arma de guerra” no combate à oposição política. Para este fim, utilizaremos os depoimentos registrados nos relatórios da Comissão Nacional da Verdade nos quais ficou evidenciado o uso da violência sexual como um instrumento de dominação e controle sobre os corpos das mulheres consideradas subversivas e opositoras do regime.
As formas invisíveis do visível: fetichismo e fantasmagoria em Marx e Benjamin
Authors: Enoque Alessandro , Said Ana Maria
Published: December 2023

Este artigo tem por objetivo principal a compreensão de como o capitalismo ‘oculta’, deliberadamente e a depender de seus interesses históricos e de classe, as camadas que separam a realidade vivenciada pelo capital daquela realidade vivida pelo trabalho. Tratou-se, aqui, dos mecanismos que o capital encontra, ao longo do tempo, para se perpetuar não somente como sistema econômico, mas também como modelo ideológico e religioso. Em especial, foi realizada uma reflexão acerca dos mecanismos de construção de invisibilidades sociais no capitalismo a partir das obras marxiana e benjaminiana. No que diz respeito ao pensamento marxiano, o enfoque foi dado, especialmente, a seção IV do capítulo I do ‘Capital’ (‘O caráter fetichista da mercadoria e seu segredo’) (Marx, 1988). Em relação a obra benjaminiana, duas obras fundamentais do autor foram utilizadas, quais sejam, o fragmento ‘O Capitalismo como Religião’(Benjamin, 2013) e o livro das ‘Passagens’ (Benjamim, 2019) (Das Passagen-Werk).
Análise comparativa da aplicação de uma escala de dependência de celular em comunidades rurais
Authors: Bitencourt Ricardo Barbosa , Amorim Dinani Gomes , Amorim Ricardo José Rocha
Published: December 2023

O uso da internet transcende o âmbito urbano, com investimentos públicos e privados levando a conectividade para pequenas comunidades rurais. Embora o acesso seja geralmente limitado à conexão Wi-Fi doméstica, o celular se tornou o principal meio de acesso para os residentes rurais. Isso tem criado oportunidades para a inclusão digital, especialmente durante a pandemia da Covid-19, quando o uso da internet se tornou essencial para o trabalho, a escola e o lazer. No entanto, junto com esses benefícios, surgem desafios, como o uso compulsivo de dispositivos móveis que podem afetar a saúde física e mental da população. Este estudo analisou o nível de dependência do telefone celular em 22 residentes de duas comunidades rurais no interior baiano, usando uma escala validada por King et al. (2019). Os resultados mostraram uma prevalência de níveis leve e moderado de dependência dos participantes. Isso sugere que a limitação do acesso cotidiano pode ser um elemento de proteção contra o uso excessivo. Além disso, este estudo destaca a necessidade de desenvolver e validar instrumentos de análise específicos para o contexto rural, a fim de compreender melhor o fenômeno da dependência digital nessas comunidades.
As características das paisagens e sua importância para a preservação ambiental na Ilha de Terra Nova em Careiro da Várzea – Amazonas
Authors: Brito Ane Karoline Rosas , Silva Carlos Augusto da , Fraxe Therezinha de Jesus Pinto
Published: December 2023

A Amazônia abriga sistemas moldados pela interação entre fatores naturais e a influência humana, ou seja, promovidos pelos meios físico e antrópico. No físico, a vasta bacia hidrográfica desempenha um papel crucial, potencialmente abrigando milhares de espécies de peixes e árvores, tornando-se um motor vital que conecta e impulsiona o ecossistema em que os rios desempenham um papel fundamental nas interações que permeiam todo o território. Por outro lado, do ponto de vista antrópico, destacam-se as marcas deixadas pelos povos ao longo de milênios, evidentes em toda a região amazônica. Este artigo pretende demonstrar que as paisagens amazônicas não são apenas cenários naturais, mas verdadeiros monumentos culturais e naturais erigidos por comunidades ancestrais e contemporâneas. Estas paisagens são intrinsecamente reguladas pela sazonalidade dos rios Amazonas-Solimões e Negro. O objetivo central é caracterizar a importância dessas paisagens como elementos fundamentais para o equilíbrio ambiental na região. O percurso metodológico traçado consistiu na revisão da literatura que aborda a função das paisagens. Além disso, a pesquisa de campo permitiu identificar quatro possíveis morfologias distintas das paisagens, cada uma com suas peculiaridades, todas reguladas pela sazonalidade. Nossa conclusão destaca a relevância dos experimentos com eventos sazonais como parte dos estudos fundamentais para a preservação e manutenção do ambiente na Ilha de Terra Nova, em Careiro da Várzea, Amazonas.
A case of neonatal association of cystic fibrosis with cholestatic jaundice and intestinal hypoganglionosis
Authors: Rawat Aditi , Karotkar Sagar , Lakra Mahaveer , Khedkar Kiran , Lakhkar Bhavana B.
Published: December 2023

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