bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Social movements and the 2030 Agenda: the correlation between the progressist agendas and the Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Salles Dayane Martins , Giordani Ana Caroline , Biagi Aline , Affonso Igor de Paiva , Fernandes Valdir
Published: September 2024

Since World War II, as of the Declaration of Human Rights, several social movements have undergone restructuring, encompassing multiple agendas that have solidified as catalysts for broad social and political changes. The social movements also played an important role in defining the current global agendas, such as the 2030 Agenda. To highlight the protagonism of social movements in the current Sustainability Agenda, this research presents progressist movements that emerged from the late 1940s, establishing a correlation with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. A narrative literature review was conducted, integrating definitions, concepts, and guidelines of the social movements. The results demonstrate the considerable role of social movements in reshaping the civilizational process that led to significant societal advancements across various fronts, including gender relations, racial, labor, and environmental issues.
Does the compost barn system bedding as a source of organic fertilizer cause toxicity in soil invertebrates?
Authors: Silva Edpool Rocha , Reis Tamires Rodrigues dos , Schneider Vicente Flores Motta , Baretta Dilmar , Rezende Renan de Souza , Riviera Duarte Maluche-Baretta Carolina
Published: September 2024

Modernizing dairy cattle farming techniques promotes a gradual shift from traditional pasture-based systems to confinement with higher investments in animal comfort and welfare, such as the compost barn system (CBS). In this method, animals generate composted waste in the barn itself, on the bedding where they are housed, which is of high fertilizing potential, and whose subsequent application to soils can affect the functionality of edaphic organisms. The study aimed to evaluate the toxicity on edaphic organisms (Folsomia candidaand Eisenia andrei) of increasing doses of CB bedding applied to two soils with different textural characteristics. Ecotoxicological tests were standardized following the recommendations of ISO 11268-1 and 11268-2 for earthworms, and ISO 11267 for springtails. The experimental design was completely randomized with five replications, with the treatments being CB bedding doses (0, 6, 12, 18, 24, and 30 t of waste ha-1). Data were subjected to normality (Shapiro-Wilk) and variance homogeneity (Levene) tests, followed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post-hoc comparisons using the Dunnett test (p<0.05). Still, no significant difference was found between treatments. The tested doses of CB bedding as organic fertilizer showed no acute or chronic toxicity in the two organisms studied (E. andrei and F. candida) in both soils Oxisol and Entisol Quartzipsamments. The proportional increase in dose promoted the growth of earthworm body mass and stimulated reproduction, as found in springtails. Thus, it is concluded that doses of up to 30 t ha-1 of CB bedding do not have acute and chronic toxicity effects on earthworms and springtails in Oxisol and Entisol Quartzipsamments. The greater sensitivity of chronic assays with these organisms shows a positive impact of the applied doses, promoting increased reproduction of these organisms.
Pengaruh Lingkungan Sosial dan Sikap pada Ide Radikal terhadap Toleransi Beragama pada Siswa SMA di Banten
Authors: Fakih Ahlul , Wasehudin Wasehudin , Muin Abdul
Published: September 2024

Toleransi sebagai fenomena yang kompleks untuk diuraikan faktor penyebabnya dalam struktur masyarakat yang beragam. Proses pendidikan yang dirancang untuk membentuk perilaku  dan melakukan koreksi terhadap perilaku toleransi diperlukan berdasarkan pemahaman tentang toleransi dan faktor penyebabnya. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh lingkungan sosial dan sikap pada ide radikal terhadap toleransi pada siswa-siswa SMA di Banten. Metode penelitian pendekatan deduktif agar  peneliti  dapat menyusun premis-premis menjadi pola-pola yang dapat memberikan bukti-bukti kuat bagi pembuktian hipotesisi melalui survey. Populasi penelitian dibatasi hanya pada siswa SMA Negeri dan Swasta di Kabupaten Bandung dan Kota Serang yang diambil secara acak sebanyak 400 siswa. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner yang nantinya akan di analisis dengan software SPSS 23. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh variabel lingkungan sosial dan sikap pada ide radikal terhadap toleransi baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Variabel dengan pengaruh tertinggi adalah lingkungan sosial sedangkan sikap pada ide radikal berpengaruh negatif terhadap toleransi. Terdapat hubungan negatif antara lingkungan sosial degan sikap pada ide radikal. Implikasi teoritis yaitu fokus pada pengembangan konsep lingkungan sosial dan sikap pada ide radikal sebagai prediktor bagi perilaku toleransi. Konsep dikembangkan pada indikator seperti desain lingkungan virtual, keluarga, sekolah dan masyarakat yang membentuk lingkungan yang kondusif  bagi tumbuh kembang perilaku toleransi di kalangan siswa. Implikasi praktis yaitu Para pengambil kebijakan fokus untuk memperluas pemahaman dan kesadaran siswa tentang nilai-nilai Pancasila baik melalui pendidikan keluarga, di sekolah maupun di masyarakat sebagai sebuah proses pembelajaran dan koreksi pada sikap dan perilaku siswa.
Will the antioxidant supplements impact the mitigation of oxidative stress in Parkinson's disease?
Authors: Anil Kumar Drishya , Balasubramanian Balamuralikrishnan , Bharathi Kathirvel , Pushparaj Karthika , Pappuswamy Manikantan , Meyyazhagan Arun , Sangeetha Thangavelu , Kaviya Mohandass , Vijaya Anand Arumugam
Published: September 2024

Parkinson's disease is a frequent neurodegenerative condition marked by both non-motor and motor symptoms. It is brought on by the selective depletion of dopamine neurons from the substantia nigra region of the midbrain. Numerous variables, including lifestyle, environment, age, smoking, and underlying medical disorders, affect the occurrence of Parkinson's disease. The free radicals created by oxidative stress have an impact on the morphology and function of neuronal cells and are a factor in many neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, disorder. Although the pathophysiological mechanism causing neuronal degeneration is still unknown, oxidative stress plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. It also has an association with numerous proteins, including α-synuclein, amyloid, DJ-1 protein and several signalling pathways like extracellular regulated protein kinases. Reactive oxygen species also contribute to complex I's mitochondrial respiratory activity. The naturally occurring antioxidants are the phenols, anthocyanins, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamins, and lignans. These antioxidants retain the reactive oxygen species generation and plays a role in several biological effects. As a result, natural plant antioxidants may have an impact on Parkinson's disease and offer an alternative therapy that minimises oxidative stress and slows down the evolution of the disease.
WEB OF SCIENCE VERİ TABANINA DAYALI BİBLİYOMETRİK DEĞERLENDİR-ME: FIKIH ÜZERİNE YAPILAN MAKALELER (2003-2023)
Authors: Arslan Adnan
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmada WOS veri tabanında taranan 2003-2023 arası 675 fıkıh konulu araştırma makalesinin bibliyometrik özelliklerinin analizi amaçlanmış-tır. Bu suretle çalışmanın bundan sonraki fıkıh konulu makalelere yön vereceği düşünülmüştür. Çalışmanın veri setini oluşturan 675 araştırma makalesinin ta-randığı indeksler ESCI dizin olarak belirlenmiştir. Yöntem olarak şu çalışma bi-çimi takip edilmiştir: Çalışmaya esas olan veri seti Web of Science veri taba-nından “fiqh” ve benzeri anahtar kelimeleriyle çekilmiştir. Elde edilen Bibtex çıktısı, R Studio Bibliometrix uygulamasında görselleştirilmiş ve çalışmanın so-ruları doğrultusunda belirli parametrelere göre başlıklara ayrılmıştır. Bu çalış-manın en önemli çıktılarından birisi şu sorunun cevabı olarak belirlenmiştir: Türk ilahiyatçılarının ve ilahiyat dergilerinin dünyadaki fıkıh araştırmalarında yeri nedir? Dünyadaki fıkıh çalışmalarının geçmişine vakıf olarak geleceğine dair öngörü ve önerilerde bulunabilmek bu çalışmanın önemini teşkil etmek-tedir. Çalışmanın elde ettiği en önemli sonuç olarak şu zikredilebilir: Türk ilahi-yatçıları fıkıh alanında yayınları üretkenlik, dolayısıyla da nicelik bakımından oldukça göz doldurur bir düzeye ulaşmışlardır. Ancak grafiklerin en uzun çizgi-lerine adını yazdıran Türk ilahiyatçıları söz konusu alanda etki bakımından geri-lerde kalmışlardır. Bunun en önemli sebebinin uluslararası etki ve tanınırlığın en büyük faktörü olan İngilizce makale yazımındaki isteksizlik olduğu söylene-bilir.
Effect of COVID-19 on hospital visits and treatments at the Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis from 2017 to 2022
Authors: Duong Le Dinh , Ly Dang Khanh , Dung Phan Dinh Tuan , Hung Tran Anh , Kieu Nguyen Thi Van , Lien Duong Thi Hong , Thang Tran Binh , Tu, Nguyen Minh , Gia, Nguyen Thanh , Linh, Nguyen Hoang Thuy , Thanh, Tran Thi Hoai , Trung Tran Dinh
Published: September 2024

Objectives: The research aims to investigate the impacts of COVID-19 on hospital visits and treatments at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital from 2017 to 2022. Methods: A single group interrupted time series (ITS) analysis was employed to assess the effect of COVID-19. The beginning of the intervention was 8 May, 2021 as the first case reporting period, and there were 312 weeks of study, with 224 weeks before and 88 weeks after the intervention. A total number of hospital admissions (visits and treatments) was defined as a dependent variable. It was calculated weekly and described according to the ICD-10 version. A single ITS analysis was calculated to estimate the changes before and after the COVID-19 period. Results: A total of 844.550 hospital visits and treatments were recorded in the hospital, with a mean of 2.707 visits per week. Before the intervention, the mean weekly visits were 2.918, while after the intervention, they decreased to 2.170 per week. Weekly visits and treatments showed a downward trend, with an overall reduction rate of 25,63%. ITS analysis indicated that a total of weekly hospital visits and treatment started at 2758 (β0=2758,44; 95% CI: 2595 – 2921; p<0,001); and a slightly significant increase every week before the intervention point of 1,42 visits (β1= 1,42; 95% CI: 0,10 – 2,76; p= 0,036). In the first week of intervention (week 225), there was a significant decrease in hospital visits and treatment of 1732,72 (β2 =-1732,72; 95% CI: -2170 – -1294); p<0,001); and followed by a significant increase in annual trends of 17,52 ( 95% CI: 10,64 – 21,39; p<0,001). Conclusions: These findings provided scientific evidence of the significant impact of COVID-19 on the disruption of the provision and access to hospital services for the general population.
Segmentacion de mercado de servicios en contexto B2B
Authors: Reyes-Aliaga Cristobal , Orellana Eva , Gonzalez-Peña Tirza , Álvarez Alejandro , Carrasco Raúl
Published: September 2024

La segmentación de mercados industriales es una estrategia y un desafío clave para el área de marketing.  Más de 40 años de estudio y no se han producido pautas para definir segmentos de mercados B2B contundentes; han sido pocos los estudios que han probado empíricamente el impacto de la segmentación.  El presente estudio une esfuerzos previos a través de una revisión narrativa de la literatura, analizando 25 artículos relacionados en marketing B2B. Se desarrolla una investigación de tres etapas, compuesta por: (1) Estado del arte de segmentación B2B, (2) El proceso de segmentación en empresas de servicios y (3) conclusiones sobre el proceso de segmentación. Los autores citados realizaron sus investigaciones académicas durante el periodo 1983-2021 y proponen ampliar la visión de la segmentación de mercado de empresas de servicios como un proceso continuo. Los especialistas en marketing de servicios pueden adoptar cuatro actividades para segmentar mercados de servicios: (1) presegmentación, (2) segmentación, (3) implementación y (4) evaluación. Finalmente, se identificaron varios vacíos y se ofrece una pequeña sugerencia de agenda de investigación orientada a la práctica.
Impactos socioeconómicos y ambientales de la reforestación en la parroquia Luz de América, Ecuador
Authors: Bautista-Espinoza Hugo , Moreno-Muñoz Mario , Argotti-Valencia Eduardo , Jiménez-Pozo Patricio
Published: September 2024

Este estudio muestra cómo las iniciativas de restauración del paisaje forestal (RPF)  impactan en la ecología, los medios de vida y la cohesión social desde la perspectiva de las comunidades rurales locales. Para la obtención de datos, se conformaron 5 grupos focales de discusión en las comunidades en estudio. Se realizó un proceso de codificación para identificar temas y patrones clave que revelan los impactos de la restauración del paisaje forestal. Los resultados indican que las iniciativas de RPF han fomentado la cohesión social y la resolución de conflictos. Esto se evidencia a través del establecimiento de Organizaciones Tsáchilas Comunitarias (OTC) y la participación de estudiantes de ingeniería agropecuaria y docentes ESPE. Entre los impactos en el ambiente tenemos: la restauración de la biodiversidad, mejora en las condiciones de vida de las poblaciones rurales y la mejora en la calidad del suelo y la calidad del agua. Los comuneros afirman que hay un aumento de la productividad agrícola, en el acceso a la educación, en seguridad alimentaria y por supuesto, mejores condiciones económicas. Se recomienda apoyar y fortalecer las iniciativas  de restauración del paisaje forestal a nivel nacional para mejorar la equidad social y la productividad.
Efecto del Propóleo y Apitoxina de Abeja Melífera (Apis mellifera scutellata) en el proceso de cicatrización de heridas en animales
Authors: Castillo Gladys , Montalván Bayardo , Rodríguez Nelson , Luís Bonilla José
Published: September 2024

El propóleo y la apitoxina, son sustancias naturales producidas por las abejas, poseen propiedades bactericidas y regenerativas, no genera resistencia bacteriana. Estas sustancias contienen péptidos y flavonoides que favorecen el proceso de regeneración epitelial estimulando los eventos que participan en el proceso de cicatrización. En el presente estudio se determinó la eficacia del Extracto Etílico de Propóleo (EEP) y la Apitoxina de abeja melífera (Apis mellifera scutellata) en hámsteres, como tratamiento alternativo natural en el proceso de cicatrización de heridas. Los grupos estuvieron conformados por 5 hámster, grupo 1 y 2 (control, Solución Salina Fisiológica), grupo 3 (EEP al 10 %), grupo 4 (EEP al 20%), grupo 5 (EEP al 30 %), grupo 6 (apitoxina), grupo 7 (aloe vero) y grupo 8 (ungüento). A cada espécimen se les realizó una incisión ovoide de un centímetro con bisturí estéril, bajo anestesia y con previa desinfección de la zona. Se realizaron mediciones diarias de la herida a cada hámster y se observó el proceso de cicatrización completa durante 16 días. Se aplicó la prueba de Games-Howells post hoc para comparaciones múltiples, en donde los tratamientos del propóleo no se encontró diferencias estadísticas significativas entre ellos. Al realizar la prueba estadística U de Mann Whitney, se determinó que existe diferencia estadísticamente significativa para los tratamientos (Apitoxina, Aloe vera y Ungüento), correspondiente al tamaño de la herida entre los tratamientos, con una significancia del valor de P < 0.017, teniendo la apitoxina, un mejor efecto en el proceso de la cicatrización de heridas.
SİGORTA ACENTELERİNİN HUKUKİ GENEL SORUNLARI VE BU SORUNLARIN NEDEN OLDUĞU OLUMSUZLUKLARA YÖNELİK ERZURUM İLİ ARAŞTIRMASI
Authors: Kotan Yavuz
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmada sigortacılık sektöründe yaşanan sorunlar ele alınmıştır. Sigortacılık sektöründe acenteler poliçe üretiminde önemli bir paya sahiptir. 2022 yılı bazında üretilen sigorta ürünlerinin %62,38 gibi büyük bir bölüme sahip olan pirimler sigorta acentelerinde üretilmektedir. Bu yüksek paya sahip olması yanı sıra müşteriler ile birebir iletişim içerisinde ve sahada olmasına rağmen büyük sorunlar yaşamaktadır. Bu sorunlarla kalmayıp bankaların ve araç servislerinin sigortacılık faaliyetlerinkinden dolayı haksız rekabete girmesi acenteleri zor durumda bırakmıştır. Erzurum ilinde faaliyet gösteren 96 acente baz alınarak bu acentelerin sorunlarını tespit etmek ve bu sorunlara çözüm üretebilmek amacıyla bu çalışma yapılmıştır.
A Wide-Beam Antenna for Automotive Radar Based on Improved Particle Swarm Algorithm
Authors: Wang Bin , Li ZhenHua , Yin Shufei
Published: September 2024

Article
A Wide-Beam Antenna for Automotive Radar Based on Improved Particle Swarm Algorithm

Bin Wang 1, Zhenhua Li 1 and Shufei Yin 1,2,*
1 Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corporation, Shanghai 201619, China
2 School of Automotive Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
* Correspondence: yinshufei@chinabaolong.net

Received: 26 August 2024; Revised: 9 September 2024; Accepted: 11 September 2024; Published: 23 September 2024

Abstract: The traditional automotive corner radar antenna has the problem that the horizontal filled of view (FOV) is not large enough, which affects wide detection area capability and driving safety. In order to solve the problem, this paper proposes a wide-beam antenna design method for automotive corner radar based on improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO) algorithm. The mathematical model of comb-line antenna for 77 GHz corner radar is established and combined with the IPSO algorithm to achieve wide beam. The algorithm avoids the search process falling into local optimum by introducing an adaptive shrinkage factor and chaotic disturbance when the non-superior particle position is updated. The computational results show that the convergence of the IPSO algorithm is significantly better than standard particle swarm optimization (SPSO) in wide beam forming under the same number of iterations.
O conhecimento de acadêmicos da área de saúde sobre o Bisfenol-A
Authors: Favetta Paula Montanhini , Otutumi Luciana Kazue , Souza Leandro Martins Lima , Geronimo Edson , Colla Itaruã Machri , Trindade Wesley Alves , Germano Ricardo de Melo
Published: September 2024

O presente estudo investigou o conhecimento de acadêmicos de diferentes cursos da área da saúde (Educação Física, Enfermagem, Estética e Cosmética, Medicina, Farmácia, Nutrição e Fisioterapia) sobre o Bisfenol A (BPA) e os potenciais riscos à saúde por meio da sua utilização no cotidiano. Foi utilizado um questionário adaptado, onde foram coletadas informações sobre hábitos de consumo e conhecimento sobre o BPA. Os resultados indicaram que a maioria dos entrevistados tinha pouco ou nenhum conhecimento sobre o composto, com exceção do curso de Nutrição, no qual a grande maioria (58,3%) demonstrou ter conhecimento. Com relação ao armazenamento de alimentos, em embalagens de vidro ou plásticos trazer risco para a saúde, maior percentual de alunos do curso de Fisioterapia (33%) disse não fazer diferença, enquanto para Educação Física (100%) acredita haver diferença. Sobre embalagens plásticas e a contaminação dos alimentos, mais uma vez no curso de Fisioterapia (38,9%) maior percentual respondeu não acreditar em contaminação, enquanto 10,4% e 11,7%, nutrição e medicina respectivamente, achavam que não há essa possibilidade. Portanto, destaca-se a necessidade de educação e conscientização sobre os riscos do BPA para promover mudanças nos padrões de consumo e comportamento do consumidor, visando à proteção da saúde pública. Conclui-se que avaliar o conhecimento dos acadêmicos dos cursos da área da saúde sobre o BPA é essencial, de forma a obter subsídio para orientação sobre o uso seguro de produtos contendo esse composto e impulsionar a adoção de alternativas mais seguras pela indústria.
Romper o ciclo do silêncio: a Lei Maria da Penha e o papel da segurança pública
Authors: Haefliger Claudio Roberto , Herdman Eleandro
Published: September 2024

O artigo examina a Lei Maria da Penha como um marco legal essencial no combate à violência de gênero no Brasil, enfatizando sua relevância na proteção das mulheres e na responsabilização dos agressores. Inicia com uma análise dos conceitos e aspectos da violência de gênero, abordando as diferentes formas de violência, como física, psicológica, sexual, patrimonial e moral. Em seguida, apresenta uma introdução ao ciclo da violência, detalhando suas três principais fases e como esse padrão contribui para a continuidade da violência doméstica. O artigo explora ainda aspectos históricos e doutrinários, contextualizando a evolução das leis e políticas públicas voltadas para a proteção das vítimas. Destaca o papel fundamental da segurança pública, especialmente da Polícia Militar, na execução das Medidas Protetivas de Urgência previstas pela Lei Maria da Penha, garantindo a proteção imediata das vítimas e o cumprimento efetivo das decisões judiciais. Ao final, são discutidos caminhos para romper o ciclo da violência, com ênfase na atuação conjunta entre a sociedade, o Estado e as forças de segurança. A conclusão reforça a importância da conscientização e do fortalecimento das redes de apoio, com a atuação decisiva das autoridades de segurança pública, para assegurar a integridade e a dignidade das mulheres.
Research on the Impact of User Behavior on Sustainable Design Strategies
Authors: Zhou Wei , Cang Minnan
Published: September 2024

This study aims to explore the influence of user behavior on sustainable design strategies and proposes a framework for optimizing design interventions. User behavior data regarding energy use, resource consumption, and waste management were collected through surveys, in-depth interviews, and virtual reality simulations. K-means clustering and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) were employed to systematically identify user behavior patterns. The findings reveal three distinct user groups: environmentally conscious, economically driven, and neutral/passive. Experimental results validated the effectiveness of various design intervention strategies—such as behavioral incentives, interactive feedback, and visual prompts—in increasing the frequency of energy-saving actions and reducing energy consumption. The behavioral incentive strategy showed the most significant impact, reducing energy consumption by 20% and achieving the highest user satisfaction. Through multiple regression analysis and ANOVA, the statistical significance of the behavioral incentive strategy was further confirmed. The innovation of this study lies in optimizing user behavior through customized strategies and proposing a combination of interventions to achieve greater energy savings. This provides new theoretical and practical support for sustainable design practices.
Reflection on the Application of Virtual Reality in Tourism Education
Authors: Ma Wenhui
Published: September 2024

With the widespread application of virtual reality (VR) technology in tourism education, educators must critically reflect on the ethical issues it raises. This paper analyzes the implementation of VR in tourism education and explores its impact on students' authentic learning experiences. The study examines the practical effects of virtual learning in teaching, offering advanced case studies of VR education and addressing the challenges encountered during its use. Findings suggest that the application of VR in education must prioritize the process-based experience of learners, emphasizing the importance of preserving students' opportunities to engage with educational reality. The study advocates for maintaining the humanistic care found in traditional teaching while reconfiguring new pedagogical practices in integrating technology and education.
Assessing Aesthetics, Technique, and Expression in Wushu Performance
Authors: Mei Bowei , Yuan Lulu
Published: September 2024

This research investigates the impact of aesthetic features, Wushu skills, and expressive components on the performance of Wushu through quantitative methodologies with 105 coaches and 360 students. The findings suggest that coaches routinely provide greater performance ratings than students, especially in areas such as strength, power, flexibility, agility, and costume design. This highlights the significance of visual attractiveness and physical abilities. Similarly, instructors assigned higher ratings to technical elements such as postures, hand movements, kicks, movement patterns, aerial maneuvers, tumbles and throws, joint manipulation and control, and weapon skills, indicating their discerning viewpoint and elevated standards. Coaches gave greater ratings to expressive components such as facial expressions, body language, emotional depth, character depiction, musical interpretation, narrative framework, and personal interpretation. This highlights the significance of these factors in captivating the audience. The evaluations conducted by students and coaches revealed significant disparities in their perceptions of the impact of aesthetic features and Wushu methods, underscoring the need for a uniform evaluation approach. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis indicate that strength and power, flexibility and agility, and costume design and presentation substantially influence the appraisal of Wushu skills. Additionally, facial expressions and character depiction are also shown to be important factors. The research suggests implementing a complete Wushu training program that prioritizes improving technical competence, strengthening physical prowess, raising aesthetic components, encouraging holistic growth, and reaching competitive excellence.
THE DEMISE OF THE MESSINIAN SALINITY CRISIS AND THE BEGINNING OF THE ZANCLEAN IN THE NORTHERN MEDITERRANEAN BASIN: INSIGHT FROM HIGH-RESOLUTION BIOMAGNETOSTRATIGRAPHY (POLLENZO SECTION, NW ITALY)
Authors: PILADE FRANCESCO , LOZAR FRANCESCA , DELA PIERRE FRANCESCO , ZANELLA ELENA , MANCINI ALAN MARIA , NATALICCHIO MARCELLO , MARCHISIO MATTEO , GENNARI ROCCO
Published: September 2024

The Messinian-Zanclean boundary in the Mediterranean basin marks the end of the Messinian salinity crisis (MSC) at approximately 5.33 Ma. The mechanism behind the return to normal marine conditions after the MSC are debated, with two main hypotheses proposed: an instantaneous reflooding of the Mediterranean at the base of the Zanclean, following its near-complete desiccation, or a gradual sea level rise in a non-desiccated basin during the late MSC phase (Lago-Mare). Our objectives are to refine the age model of the Pollenzo section in the Piedmont basin, Italy, and to elucidate environmental variability during this phase. We employ high-resolution biomagnetostratigraphic and cyclostratigraphic analyses, integrated with statistical multivariate and cluster analyses, and tie the results with other Italian Mediterranean reference sections of the basal Zanclean. The proposed age model is based on biostratigraphic markers (planktic foraminifera and calcareous nannofossils), alongside the identification of the base of the Thvera subchron. Although no astrochronological tuning was proposed, the influence of orbital parameters variation on calcareous plankton was noted, especially at tie of eccentricity maxima. Our results indicate a gradual restoration of open marine conditions after the MSC, spanning from 5.33 to 5.23 Ma. We observe a transition from a more marginal environment to more open marine conditions at the termination of MSC. Our findings challenge the notion of an abrupt transition at the end of the MSC, emphasizing the gradual nature of environmental change in the northernmost Mediterranean basin, from the late Messinian to the early Zanclean.
Understanding the Meaning and Significance of Home-Schooling
Authors:   Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India., Kapur Dr. Radhika
Published: September 2024

The main objective of this research paper is to acquire an efficient understanding of home-schooling. Home-schooling is referred to when learning takes place within homes of the individuals. The educators are called within homes and they put into practice different types of teaching-learning methods in order to promote student learning. Furthermore, both educators and students need to possess satisfactory amount of teaching-learning materials in order to promote student learning. Furthermore, they need to make sure, the students are able to benefit from different types of instructional strategies. With the advent of technologies, the educators are making use of different types of modern, scientific and innovative methods and materials. These are facilitating in doing well in one’s job duties and generating desired outcomes. On the other hand, students need to ensure, they carry out their job duties and responsibilities in accordance to the expectations of their educators. In this manner, they will be successful in the achievement of different types of educational goals. Hence, it is understood on a comprehensive basis that home-schooling has been facilitating in augmenting information among students in terms of various types of academic subjects and lesson plans. One of the major benefits is, giving of personal attention by educators to the students is facilitating in achievement of different types of professional goals. Hence, in the present existence, the private tuitions are organized within homes. Therefore, home-schooling is in terms of one or more students. They usually feel comfortable, when they are working from the comfort of their homes. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, understanding the meaning and significance of home-schooling, measures to be put into operation in making home-schooling successful and advantages of home-schooling.
Usage of Technologies: Essential in Leading to Up-gradation of overall System of Education
Authors:   Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India., Kapur Dr. Radhika
Published: September 2024

In educational institutions of all levels, all the members, irrespective of their job positions in the hierarchy are making use of various types of technologies. The individuals in leadership positions, administrative staff members, technical assistants, librarians, educators and students are making use of various types of technologies. As a consequence of making use of these, the job duties and responsibilities can be put into operation in a well-organized and satisfactory manner. The internet is a prominent source that is utilized on a comprehensive basis. Hence, the utilization of different types of technologies is regarded as vital in doing well in one’s job duties and generating desired outcomes. Furthermore, these are facilitating in leading to up-gradation of overall system of education. Hence, in order to be successful, it is necessary to acquire an efficient understanding of all types of technologies. Furthermore, one will be able to lead to up-gradation of motivation and concentration levels towards tasks and activities. In addition, honing of confidence levels is essential in doing well in one’s job duties and generating desired outcomes. One of the important aspects is, individuals should not be overwhelmed by the feelings of apprehensiveness and vulnerability. In this manner, they will be able to overcome all types of impediments. Therefore, it is well-understood, usage of technologies is essential in leading to up-gradation of overall system of education. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, understanding the meaning and significance of usage of technologies, understanding the technologies utilized in educational institutions and benefits of technologies.
COMPARISON OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS IN DIABETIC VERSUS NON-DIABETIC PATIENTS UNDERGOING CLEAN SURGICAL PROCEDURES AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: KHAN MA , KHAN WY , DIN MU , FARMAN MT , FARMAN J , FAROOQ A
Published: September 2024

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a common complication that can significantly impact recovery, particularly in patients with diabetes. Understanding the incidence of SSIs in diabetic versus non-diabetic patients undergoing clean surgical procedures is critical for improving postoperative outcomes. Objective: This study aims to compare the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) in diabetic and non-diabetic patients undergoing clean surgical procedures at a tertiary care hospital. Methods: An observational cohort study was conducted with 110 patients, divided into two groups: Group A (diabetic patients) and Group B (non-diabetic patients). All patients underwent clean surgeries, including hernia repair and laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Postoperative complications, including SSIs, wound dehiscence, and seroma formation, were assessed. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate differences in complication rates between the two groups, with a significance level set at p < 0.05. Results:
SSIs were observed in 10.9% of diabetic patients compared to 3.6% in non-diabetic patients, though this difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.14). Wound dehiscence occurred in 3.6% of diabetics versus 1.8% of non-diabetics (P = 0.55), while seroma formation was noted in 1.8% of diabetics, with no cases in the non-diabetic group (P = 0.31). Conclusion: The incidence of surgical site infections was higher in diabetic patients than in non-diabetic patients undergoing clean surgical procedures, though the difference was not statistically significant. Diabetic patients remain at an increased risk of postoperative complications, highlighting the need for enhanced perioperative care to mitigate infection risks.
Cruzamento de Mundos como Potência Anticolonial
Authors: Moura Onório Isaias
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo mostrar, a partir da manifestação de Davi Kopenawa em Hutukara, grito da terra (2021) e do livro Narrativas Kaingang (2023), a contribuição dos povos indígenas no cenário atual, tanto para a sociedade como um todo, como para os espaços acadêmicos. Esta escrita traz como inovação as epistemologias indígenas na voz de um pesquisador kaingang, já que sua metodologia se baseia na pesquisa autorreferenciada em elementos da cultura própria. Com isso, evidencia a contranarrativa a partir de um movimento de cruzamento de mundos, ou seja, dos conhecimentos ancestrais e milenares que atravessam os diversos muros e barreiras que separam os territórios conhecidos dos desconhecidos. Tais fronteiras e mundos, que são imposições dos Fóg (não indígenas), são considerados perigosos para os indígenas no sentido de participarem de uma experiência intercultural perturbada pela hegemonia do sistema moderno ocidental, que ignora tanto o pertencimento à terra como a dimensão da espiritualidade, ligada a mundos não humanos e à natureza.
A Comparative Study of Text-Based Lossless Compression
Authors: Maharjan Shyam , Poudel Sujan , Tandukar Dipesh
Published: September 2024

Lossless data compression is a critical technique used to reduce file sizes without any loss of information during the encoding and decoding processes. This study presents a comparative analysis of two widely-used lossless compression algorithms: Huffman Encoding and Lempel-Ziv-Welch (LZW). The primary objective is to evaluate the performance of these algorithms in terms of compression ratio, compression time, decompression time, and space savings. The analysis was conducted on 100 files of varying sizes. The results demonstrate that the LZW algorithm outperforms Huffman Encoding, offering superior compression ratios, faster compression and decompression times, and greater disk space savings. These findings highlight the effectiveness of LZW for efficient data compression in practical applications.
Design of Multilayered XOR Gate Using Quantum Dot Cellular Automata
Authors: Khan Angshuman , Shaw Rohit
Published: September 2024

The rapid advancement of microelectronics technology necessitates the development of high-speed, low-power devices. Quantum Cellular Automaton (QCA) is emerging as a promising technology enabling logic circuits with exceptional operating speeds. The XOR gate is crucial in nanocomputing applications, such as nano-processors and nano-communication units, and requires innovative design approaches. This paper presents a novel design of an XOR gate using a multilayered layout methodology within the QCA framework. The circuit’s design and validation are performed using QCADesigner 2.0.3, while energy dissipation analysis is conducted with QCADesigner-E, resulting in an energy dissipation of 15 meV. Comprehensive parameter analysis, including cost functions, highlights the superiority of the proposed design. A comparative analysis with similar existing multilayered designs shows a 55% improvement in QCA-specific quantum cost. Notably, the proposed design eliminates the need for internal nodes within the layout, enhancing the methodology’s applicability to higher-order and more complex circuits.
INOS Gene Rs2297518 Polymorphism Increases Risk in Male Patients with Acute Pancreatitis
Authors: Ay Nurettin , Uskudar Oguz , Akgollu Ersin
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Although acute pancreatitis is usually mild, it is severe in 15-20% of patients. Nitric oxide (NO) is formed due to the expression of the Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthetase (INOS) gene, which is essential in inflammatory events. This study investigated the relationship between acute pancreatitis and the INOS gene rs2297518 polymorphism and whether it is a risk factor in acute pancreatitis.
Method: In this case-control study, INOS gene polymorphism was analyzed through the real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) method in 99 individuals with acute pancreatitis and 99 healthy. The real-time PCR reaction was conducted using the LightCycler 480 (Roche) device, followed by End Point Analysis to identify the rs2297518 polymorphism alleles and genotypes. This analysis determined the alleles (A/G) and genotypes (GG, GA, AA).
Results: Although no significant difference could be found in the general study population when patients carrying the INOS gene rs2297518 polymorphism A allele or AA genotype were compared with patients with G allele or GG genotype (OR=1.57 95% 0.98-2.50, p=0.06 and OR=2.96 95% 0.88-9.98, p=0.08, respectively) males carrying the A allele and the GA genotype were at a significantly increased risk of developing acute pancreatitis (OR=2.41; 95% 1.07-5.41, p=0.03, OR =2.9; 95% 0.99-8.47, p=0.05).
Conclusion: The INOS gene rs2297518 polymorphism, specifically the A allele and GA genotype, is associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis in male patients.
The Influence of "Dear Me Beauty" Product Quality and Innovation on Consumer Satisfaction in the Greater Jakarta Region
Authors: Raidah Najla Afifah  , Evi Sofia
Published: September 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of Dear Me Beauty product quality and innovation on consumer satisfaction in the Greater Jakarta Area. This research used 100 samples with the criteria of consumers who had used Dear Me Beauty products and were domiciled in Greater Jakarta. The data analysis used SPSS version 25 and the data analysis methods used, namely the data quality test, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression test, hypothesis test, and determination coefficient (R2) test. The results of this study show that product quality has a positive and partially significant effect on consumer satisfaction, which shows the results of the t-test with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05.  Product innovation has a positive and partially significant effect on consumer satisfaction, which is shown by the product quality t-test value with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05.  Product quality and innovation have a positive and significant effect simultaneously on consumer satisfaction, which shows the results of the F test of 102,961 and a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05.
Re-imagining Cross-Border Relations in the High North: The Case of Kirkenes
Authors: Kårtveit Bård
Published: September 2024

Kirkenes is a Norwegian small town located in the High North, bordering Russia. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, the people of Kirkenes have invested heavily in building relations and establishing close ties with their Russian neighbours. Following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the local community must adjust to a new reality. This article explores how conflicting narratives on Kirkenes as a border town inform local discourses on the town’s relationship with Russia, with reference to (1) the issue of Cyrillic Street signs in Kirkenes, (2) twin-city agreements with Russian towns, and (3) Russian access to the port of Kirkenes. Along with a focus on borderland narratives, the article leans on Makarychev & Kuznetsova’s distinction between structural, practical and popular geopolitics to show how cross-border relations at a local level are increasingly shaped by national and international political pressures, strengthening local frustrations and feelings of disconnect with national authorities. Furthermore, the article highlights the importance of history, local conceptions of history, and the weaponization of history in shaping cross-border relations in the Norwegian–Russian borderland.
Societal Perceptions in Transition from a Borderland to a Frontline: Latvia’s Latgale During the War in Ukraine
Authors: Andžāns Māris
Published: September 2024

This article follows a peculiar case of a sub-national region transitioning from an almost ordinary Western-Russia borderland to a frontline region during Russia’s war in Ukraine (since 2022 and ongoing). The region in question is Latgale, one of Latvia’s historical regions on the European Union’s (EU’s) edge, bordering not only Russia but also Belarus. The region has the highest share of Russian speakers among Latvia’s historical regions and the least favourable economic situation. For these and other reasons, Latgale has often been denoted as a potentially fruitful place for Russia’s destabilization acts. This article is one of the few studies and the first after Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine exploring societal perceptions and risks from the national security perspective in this frontline region. Data from three nationally representative surveys reveal that Latgale remains the most distinct of Latvia’s historical regions, also regarding national security since there is the lowest willingness to fight for Latvia and the lowest acknowledgement of Russia’s guilt over the war in Ukraine.
Case C-307/22: The GDPR Fine Line Between Access and Abuse
Authors: Munteanu Larisa-Mădălina
Published: September 2024

Abstract: It stands as a common practice for service providers to collect the personal data of clients or patients. At the same time, it becomes just as common for thee data subjects to have access to what is stored about them, sometimes via a “data subject access request”, as the GDPR names it in Article 15. In this context, Case C-307/22 (founded on such a request from a patient against their dentist) delineated when abusive data subject access requests occur, including the limits of the data controller’s refusal to comply with it or the decision to charge for the act of complying.As part of the case, the CJEU pinpointed the solution for the conflict between the GDPR and the German data protection implementation law, the reiteration of Recitals’ value in terms of GDPR applicability and the right of access as a tool in triggering medical liability. Correspondingly, the case note will explore the repercussions of this case at both doctrinal and legislative level, since the decision’s interpretation may come into conflict with national data protection laws.On this point,Greece and France will be the relevant jurisdictions for the analysis, since Article 12 of the GDPR was slightly amended in their data protection laws by introducing the concept of “abusive” requests. Furthermore, the implications towards Private Lawwill also be addressed, with particular focus onContract Law, Property LawandTort Law.Substantially, the case note depicts how inconsistency may arise from attempted consistency, compelling the data protection legal apparatus to restructuring.
Ein rechtsvergleichender Blick auf den Prozessstoff und Prüfungsumfang des Berufungsverfahrens in Deutschland und der Türkei
Authors: Ünal Kaya Hilal
Published: September 2024

Abstract: In comparison to German law, appeals are still young in Turkey. In Turkey, the courts of appeal only began operating in 2016. There are significant differences between the Turkish and German appeal systems, particularly with regard to the scope of the search for the truth. The extent to which the Turkish and German appellate courts are authorized to review first-instance judgments and the point at which new facts should be admissible on appeal are key questions in this study. The German appellate system with its long history will help to answer these questions in Turkish law.Résumé: En comparaison avec le droit allemand, les recours sont encore récents en Turquie. En Turquie, les cours d’appel n’ont commencé à fonctionner qu’en 2016. Il existe des différences significatives entre les systèmes d’appel turc et allemand, notamment en ce qui concerne la portée de la recherche de la vérité. La mesure dans laquelle les cours d’appel turques et allemandes sont autorisées à réviser les jugements de première instance et le moment où de nouveaux faits devraient être admis en appel sont des questions clés de cette étude. Le système d’appel allemand, avec sa longue histoire, aidera à répondre à ces questions en droit turc.Zusammenfassung: Im Vergleich zum deutschen Recht ist die Berufung im türkischen Recht noch jung. In der Türkei haben die Berufungsgerichte erst im Jahr 2016 ihre Tätigkeit aufgenommen. Es bestehen wesentliche Unterschiede zwischen dem türkischen und dem deutschen Berufungssystem, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Reichweite der Wahrheitssuche. Inwieweit das türkische und deutsche Berufungsgericht zur Überprüfung der erstinstanzlichen Urteile befugt sind und wann neue Tatsachen in der Berufung zulässig sein sollen, sind Kernfragen dieser Untersuchung. Das deutsche Berufungssystem mit seiner langen Geschichte soll helfen, diesbezügliche Fragen im türkischen Recht zu beantworten.Resumen: En comparación con la legislación alemana, los recursos de apelación en Turquía son todavía recientes. En Turquía, los tribunales de apelación tan solo empezaron a funcionar a partir de 2016. Existen diferencias significativas entre los sistemas de apelación turco y alemán, particularmente en lo que respecta al alcance de la búsqueda de la verdad. La medida en que los tribunales de apelación turcos y alemanes están autorizados a revisar sentencias de primera instancia y el momento en que nuevos hechos deberían ser admisibles en apelación son cuestiones clave en este estudio. El sistema de apelación alemán, con su larga historia, ayudará a responder estas preguntas en el derecho turco.
Factfinding Jurisdiction: A Review of the Determination from the First USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Panel
Authors: Claussen Kathleen
Published: September 2024

The first panel constituted under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Facility-Specific Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) determined that it did not have jurisdiction over the situation presented to it by the United States. This Essay argues that the panel reached this conclusion based on a misperception of its mandate. Whereas the panel saw itself as a traditional adjudicatory body, the framing of an RRM panel’s mandate – to determine whether there has been a denial of labour rights at a worksite – is more similar to a factfinding mission’s mandate in international human rights law than it is to a state-to-state dispute settlement tasking as found in other areas of international economic law. Seeing the panel’s mandate this way makes it easier to understand how the procedural, methodological, and jurisprudential analyses of the panel and the parties converged in a murky hybrid.