bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modeling OTP Delivery Notification Status through a Causality Bayesian Network
Authors: Asriny Novendri Isra , Dewa Chandra Kusuma , Luthfi Ahmat
Published: March 2024

Digital money is the fundamental driving factor behind today's modern economy. Credit/debit cards, e-wallets, and other contactless payment options are widely available nowadays. This also raises the security risk associated with passwords in online transactions. One-time passwords (OTPs) are another option for mitigating this. A one-time password (OTP) serves as an additional password authentication or validation technique for each user authentication session. Failures in transmitting OTP passwords through SMS can arise owing to operator network faults or technological concerns.To minimize the risk value that arises in online transactions, it is necessary to evaluate the causality of the OTP SMS sending transaction status category by determining the main factors for successful OTP SMS sending and identifying the causes of failure when sending OTP SMS using the Bayesian Network method. According to data analysis, online transactions occur more frequently in the morning, with status summaries such as no delay, unknown status, and others. Furthermore, there is causality with at least three variables in the principal status summary, including no delay, uncertain summary, long delay, normal, likely operator issues, abnormal, and more. With a high accuracy rate of around 90% in forecasting the likelihood of recurrence.
Anomaly Detection of Hospital Claim Using Support Vector Regression
Authors: Hapsari Luthfia Nurma , Rokhman Nur
Published: March 2024

BPJS Kesehatan plays a crucial role in providing affordable access to healthcare services and reducing individual financial burdens. However, deficit issues can disrupt the sustainability of the program, making anomaly detection highly important to conduct. Previous research on unsupervised anomaly detection in BPJS Kesehatan revealed a limitation with Simple Linear Regression (SLR), which only accommodates linear relationships among independent variables and the target variable of BPJS Kesehatan claim values. Minister of Health Regulation No. 52 of 2016 identified eight influential non-linear independent variables, leading to the proposal of Support Vector Regression (SVR) to address SLR's shortcomings.Research findings demonstrate SVR's superior anomaly detection performance over SLR. Interestingly, the SVR model excels in anomaly detection but lacks in prediction. Optimal tuning of SVR hyperparameters (C=9, epsilon=90, gamma=0.009, residual anomaly definition > 0.5*RMSE for both datasets) yields impressive metrics: Accuracy=0.97, Precision=0.84, Recall=0.97, and F1-Score=0.90. The anomaly detection results are expected to greatly support the sustainability of the BPJS Kesehatan program in Indonesia.
Refugees, Climate Litigation in the Global South and Climate Change: Facing the Gap in the Protection of Climate Refugees in International Law
Authors: Vieira de Siqueira Estela Cristina
Published: March 2024

Climate change, as the main catalyst for catastrophes in this century, is closely linked to large groups of human beings in forced displacement. This group, called climate migrants - people who, against their will, have to leave their places of origin due to climate phenomena. However, this group of human beings, which tends to expand expressively in the coming decades, reaching somewhere between 200 million to 1.2 billion people by 2050, still does not enjoy specific protection, for what they could be considered: refugees. Despite this, the recognition of this category of migrants as refugees is of immediate importance, due to the need for protection, which has not yet been reflected in international law. Thus, at the moment, what advances have been achieved regarding the protection of climate “refugees” and regarding the evolution of the use of the expression? The present work is developed through bibliographic and documentary research as a research technique, and the analytical-deductive method for analyzing information. In this context, climate strategic litigation, a mechanism through which climate impacts on human rights can be claimed in international courts, could be a possible short-term solution to the legislative gap for refugee protection.
Derecho a la educación e igualdad: reflexiones a partir del caso Pavez Pavez vs. Chile de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos
Authors: Ronconi Liliana
Published: March 2024

En este trabajo se realizan una serie de reflexiones vinculadas al derecho a la educación, en especial, al rol que juega la enseñanza de educación religiosa en la educación básica. En este sentido, se toma como eje de análisis el caso Pavez Pavez vs. Chile, resuelto recientemente por la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, en el cual se discutió sobre las obligaciones del Estado en la exclusión de una docente de la materia de religión por su condición de lesbiana. Busco mostrar como el derecho a enseñar debe estar siempre condicionado por el derecho a aprender. Sin embargo, la interpretación del derecho a la educación poniendo el foco en el derecho a aprender aparece muchas veces desdibujada, en especial en lo que hace a la discusión sobre educación religiosa.
Alcohol and Drowsiness Detection in Smart Transportation System
Authors: Velagapudi Sai Jyothsna , Karumanchi Harshitha , Konda Sai Bhavani , Cheruku Kavitha , Gorrela Chandra Teja , Aluri Ananya
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Drunk driving is a major contributing factor in the rising number of unintentional deaths that occur in the modern day. Drunk driving is an extremely dangerous practice that can result in car accidents and injuries on the road. Numerous preventative actions had been implemented, including license suspension, fines, and the seizure of motor vehicle permits. Notwithstanding the numerous measures implemented, the proportion of collisions caused by intoxicated drivers continues to rise. The purpose of this module is to shield people from needless deaths brought on by intoxicated and sleep-deprived drivers in traffic accidents. This module includes a Wi-Fi module and an alcohol detection sensor (MQ-3) based on the Raspberry Pi model 3. We are incorporating an automated drowsy driver monitoring and accident prevention system as part of the design of our major project.
A Comprehensive Survey on Predicting Human Psychological State through Facial Feature Analysis
Authors: Bhalerao Ayush
Published: March 2024

Abstract: This study uses convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and image edge computing techniques to analyze facial features and forecast human psychological states in a novel way. Real-time or almost real-time face expression identification is the goal of the suggested approach, which will advance the developing field of affective computing and have potential uses in mental health evaluation and human-computer interaction. In this study, a variety of datasets with a broad range of facial expressions are used to train CNN models, guaranteeing consistent performance across a range of users and cultural backgrounds. Furthermore, the effective detection of human faces in photos is achieved by the use of the Haar Cascade Classifier, which improves the overall accuracy and dependability of the emotion recognition system. The algorithms’ efficiency is further increased by the addition of picture edge computing techniques, which makes them appropriate for deployment in contexts with limited resources. The suggested method’s accuracy in identifying and categorizing facial emotions is demonstrated by the experimental findings, indicating its potential practical applications. This research has implications for building mental health monitoring systems and enhancing user experience through technology, which goes beyond affective computing. This research fills important gaps in mental health screening and assistance while also enhancing the capabilities of facial expression recognition systems and making human-computer interaction interfaces more responsive and intuitive.
Databases Design - The Backbone of Data Driven Business Intelligence Systems
Authors: Martha Suresh
Published: March 2024

Abstract: In the era of information abundance, businesses rely on effective data management to extract meaningful insights that drive strategic decision-making. This chapter explores the pivotal role of database design as the cornerstone of robust and effective data-driven Business Intelligence (BI) systems. The intricate interplay between database architecture, performance optimization, and scalability is dissected to unveil the critical factors influencing the design process. This chapter delves into the evolving landscape of database technologies, from traditional relational databases to cutting-edge NoSQL solutions, assessing their suitability for diverse business contexts.
Smart Farming: Empowering Organic Agriculture with AI
Authors: Kaur Ramandeep , Sharma Dr. Ishwar , Saini Chanchal
Published: March 2024

Abstract: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in organic farming has the potential to revolutionize sustainable agriculture practices. This paper explores the use of AI-powered solutions for sustainable organic farming. The study highlights the potential of AI in organic farming, including predictive analytics for pest and disease management, precision farming, and an integrated organic farming system. The review also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the agricultural sector and AI developers to ensure that AI-driven solutions are accessible, affordable, and ethically implemented. The study concludes that by harnessing the power of AI, organic farmers can increase yields, reduce environmental impact, and meet the growing global demand for organic produce, paving the way for a more sustainable and food-secure future. Therefore, findings underscore the potential of AI to contribute to sustainable organic farming, marking a crucial step toward a technologically advanced and environmentally conscious agricultural future
An Investigation into Green Influence on Materials and Mechanism of Water Cremation: Perspective Vision
Authors: Kumar Devarakonda Harish , Mosisa Endalkachew , Negara Lemi , Edosa  , Adugna  , Jelata  , Jabesa  , Dawit
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Water cremation is an ecologically sustainable burial option that uses 10% of the carbon footprint and 85% less energy than flame-based cremation. Water cremation does not emit as many toxic compounds, bacteria, and gases into the atmosphere as flames cremation. It employs fewer toxic chemicals than embalming fluids required for an earthen burial. Flame-based cremation may emit up to 150 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which has a substantial impact on the environment. As more individuals become aware of the negative consequences of traditional funeral practices, the popularity of green funerals grows. As more states adopt this affordable and environmentally responsible alternative, water cremation will only grow in popularity. It's an especially fitting way to remember exceptional loved ones who dedicated their lives to leading sustainable lifestyles. In a green cremation, the remains of the deceased individual are preserved. These are converted to ash and can be scattered, commemorated, or kept in an urn after being placed in a cremulator. Approximately 32% more ashes are produced by water cremation than by fire cremation. While water cremation produces a consistently white powder with a finer texture, conventional cremation produces a coarse, grayish-white hue. This might be useful if your family decides to disperse your loved one's ashes for memorial mementos or ash-scattering rituals among other family members.
An Overview of Current Research on Computer-Aided Liver Diagnosis Based on Computed Tomography Employing Deep Learning Methods
Authors: Arjunan Tamilselvan
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Compared to traditional X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scanning is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging method that yields more precise information about the liver. In contrast to ultrasonography (US) exams, the quality of a CT scan is not heavily operator dependent. Many studies have been conducted with improved outcomes utilizing traditional machine learning methods for computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) of the liver. Recent developments, particularly in the field of deep learning technology, have made it possible to identify, categorize, and segment patterns in medical images. These developments have also been used to other fields outside of medicine. The ability of deep learning to automatically learn feature representations from data, as opposed to feeding in manually created features based on application, is one of its fundamental capabilities. The fundamentals of deep learning are presented in this paper, along with their achievements in liver segmentation and lesion detection, classification utilizing CT imaging modalities, and discussion of their various network topologies. Another fascinating deep learning strategy that is covered is transfer learning. Thus, deep learning and the CAD system have had a significant influence and improved the performance of the healthcare sector.
STRES KERJA DAN STRATEGI COPING KARYAWAN FRONTLINER (TELLER) BANK
Authors: Permaitiyas Eingrit
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran stres kerja dan strategi coping pada karyawan bank bagian teller. Metode pengumpulan data adalah wawancara dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa gambaran stres kerja teller bank meliputi stressor yaitu resiko pekerjaan tinggi, adanya konflik/komplain, peningkatan jumlah nasabah, dan fasilitas perlengkapan kantor kurang baik. Gejala stres kerja yaitu otot tubuh tegang, konsentrasi terganggu dan menurun, suasana hati mudah buruk, kurang konsentrasi saat berkomunikasi, dan menjadi pendiam. Dampak stres kerja yaitu merasa ingin keluar dari pekerjaan karena tekanan kerja dan sering melakukan kesalahan pada saat bekerja. Dampak bagi orang lain yaitu hubungan dengan orang lain menjadi kurang harmonis, seperti dengan orang tua, pasangan, anak ataupun rekan kerja. Strategi coping yang digunakan adalah perpaduan antara strategi coping berfokus emosi dan strategi coping berfokus masalah. Coping berfokus emosi yang digunakan seperti mencari hiburan dengan jalan-jalan, makan bersama teman/rekan kerja, sedangkan coping berfokus masalah yaitu berusaha menjelaskan kepada nasabah ketika ada konflik.  Kata kunci: Stres kerja, Strategi coping, Teller bank   The purpose of this study to know the description of work stress and coping strategies of a teller. Researcher use interview dan observation to colecting data. The results showed that the job stress of a bank teller include stressor that is high risk work, conflicts or complaints, increasing number of customer, and office facilities are not properly fulfilled. Stress symptoms are muscles tense, concentration to be disrupted, and be withdrawn after work. The impact of job stress includefeels like to get out of work due to work pressures and often make mistakes at work. Impact for others are relationships with others become less harmonious, as a parent, soulmate, child or colleagues. The coping strategies used is a blend of emotion focused coping strategies and problem focused coping strategies. Emotion focused coping is used as entertainment like walking around, eating with friends or colleagues. Problem focused coping such as trying to explain to customers when there is conflict. Keywords: Job stress, Coping strategies, Bank teller
TINGKAT PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA WANITA PENGGILING ROKOK DITINJAU DARI KONFLIK PERAN GANDA
Authors: Triastutik Anis
Published: March 2024

Konflik peran ganda yang dimiliki oleh setiap orang pasti berbeda.Perbedaan tersebut juga berpengaruh pada tingkat produktivitas kerja yang dimiliki oleh setiap wanita tidak terkecuali pada wanita penggiling rokok. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan tingkat produktivitas kerja wanita penggiling rokok ditinjau dari konflik peran ganda. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan pengambilan data menggunakan skala sikap kepada 50 responden.yang dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik sampel Insidental dari karyawan penggiling rokok di wilayah PT. Gudang Garam. Analisa data menggunakan independent sample t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, hasil t = 3,852 dengan taraf signifikansi 0,000 (p < 0,01). Dari hasil penelitian juga diperoleh  rata-rata atau mean ( ) produktivitas kerja pada kategori konflik peran ganda rendah yaitu sebesar 36420,27 yang lebih tinggi daripada rata-rata atau mean ( ) produktivitas kerja pada kategori konflik peran ganda tinggi yaitu sebesar 28043,14. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan yang sangat signifikan terhadap tingkat produktivitas kerja wanita penggiling rokok ditinjau dari  konflik peran ganda.   Kata Kunci: Produktivitas kerja, Konflik peran ganda   Conflict of dual roles held by each person is different. These differences also influence the level of labor productivity of every woman except womens’s cigarette rollers. Based on these problems, researchers focused research on women's labor productivity level differences in tobacco grinder dual role in terms of conflict.This study uses a quantitative approach to data retrieval using a scale of attitudes to the 50 respondents, respondents were selected using incidental sampling technique of grinding employee smoking in the PT. Gudang Garam. Researchers to process data using a data analysis technique independent sample t-test.The results showed, the results of t = 3.852 with a significance level of 0.000 (p <0.01). Research results were also obtained from the average or mean (x ̅) labor productivity in the low category of dual role conflicts in the amount of 36420.27 higher than the average or mean (x ̅) labor productivity in the dual role of high-conflict category that is equal to 28043.14. Thus, the results showed that there is a very significant effect on the level of labor productivity in terms of women's tobacco grinder dual role conflict.   Keywords: Labor productivity, Conflict of dual roles
SELF CONCEPT DENGAN ADVERSITY QUOTIENT PADA KEPALA KELUARGA DIFABEL TUNA DAKSA
Authors: Fitriana Annisa
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan self concept dengan adversity quotient pada kepala keluarga difabel tuna daksa di Kabupaten Jombang. Metode penelitian adalah kuantitatif korelasional.Subyek penelitian adalah kepala keluarga difabel tuna daksa yang sekaligus menjadi anggota Ikatan Penyandang Cacat (IPC) Jombang.Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling, subjek penelitian berjumlah 30 orang, 21 laki-laki dan 9 perempuan.Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan skala self concept dan skala adversity quotient, skala tersebut menggunakan uji validitas product moment dengan realibilitas item pada skala self concept 0,940 sedangkan pada skala adversity quotient 0,965. Teknik analisa data menggunakan t-test, dimana diperoleh (r=0,516) dan (p=0,01).Hasil analisa data menunjukkan koefisien determinan variabel (r2) sebesar 26% yang artinya self concept memberikan sumbangan efektif terhadap adversity quotient sebesar 26%.Dengan demikian, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara self concept dan adversity quotient pada kepala keluarga difabel tuna daksa dimana kedua variabel tersebut berhubungan kuat dan berkorelasi positif.   Kata kunci: Self concept, Adversity quotient, Kepala keluarga difabel tuna daksa   The aimed of this research to find out relations between self concept with adversity quotient to person with disabilities as family head in Jombang Regency. Research method used is correlational quantitative method. Subject is person with disabilities as family head who also a member of Ikatan Penyandang Cacat (People with Disabilities Institution - IPC) Jombang. Sampling technique used purposive sampling. Research subject consisted of 30 people, 21 male and 9 female. Data collection method uses self concept scale and adversity quotient. The scale applied product moment validity test with item reliability in scale concept scale 0,940 while in adversity quotient 0.965. data analysis uses t-test where they found (r=0,516) and (p=0,01).Data analysis, it shows that variable determinant coefficient (r2) for 26% which means self concept give effective contribution to adversity quotient for 26 %. So, it shows that there’s significant relation between self concept and adversity quotient in person with disabilities as family head where both variables have strong relation and positive correlation.   Keywords: Self concept, Adversity quotient, Person with disabilities as family head
KOMITMEN ORGANISASI DITINJAU DARI MASA KERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Indah Hadiyani Martha
Published: March 2024

Komitmen organisasi menjadi titik berat dalam perusahaan yang akan memutuskan pekerja tetap berada pada organisasi atau tidak. Masa kerja merupakan kondisi personal yang mempengaruhi komitmen organisasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui komitmen organisasi ditinjau dari masa kerja karyawan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Subyek penelitian adalah 90 karyawan Chevron Indonesia di Kota Balikpapan. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah skala Komitmen Organisasi. Tehnik analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik Chi Square. Berdasarkan analisa penelitian ini diperoleh hasil adanya perbedaan antara komitmen organisasi jika ditinjau dari masa kerja karyawan dengan masa kerja antara 0 hingga 6 tahun memiliki komitmen organisasi lemah. Karyawan dengan masa kerja antara 7 hingga 15 tahun memiliki komitmen organisasi yang sedang, sedangkan karyawan yang memiliki masa kerja  lebih dari 15 tahun memiliki komitmen organisasi yang kuat.   Kata Kunci : Komitmen organisasi, Masa Kerja     Organizational commitment become emphasis in company to decide worker constantly lay on organization or not. Period of work is represent condition of personal, which influencing organizational commitment. This research aimed to know difference of commitment and also to manage labor so that owning certainty of organizational commitment.This research represent quantitative research . Research conducted to 90 employees of Chevron Indonesia in town of Balikpapan. Techniques of intake of sample used are purposive sampling. Data collecting instrument that used is scale of organizational commitment. Techniques of data analysis that used are techniques of Chi Square.Pursuant to this research analysis is result obtained of existence of difference between organizational commitment if evaluated from period of work employees with period of work between 0 till 6 year have organizational commitment is weaken. Employees with period of work between 7 till 15 year have organizational commitment, which is moderate, employees owning period of work more than 15 year have organizational commitment is strength.   Keywords : Organizational commitment, Period of Work
Aprendizajes del desarrollo de proveedores de café certificado promovido por una comercializadora internacional en Veracruz, México
Authors: Alarcón Márquez Maria Guadalupe , Santoyo Cortés Vinicio Horacio , Altamirano Cárdenas J. Reyes , Muñoz Rodríguez Manrrubio
Published: March 2024

Este trabajo, precisa los aprendizajes de un programa de desarrollo de proveedores implementado durante más de 10 años, por una comercializadora internacional de café con pequeños productores de México, para cumplir los estándares voluntarios de sostenibilidad (EVS) requeridos por sus mercados más exigentes. La información, se obtuvo en el año 2021, a través de encuestas semi estructuradas a una muestra aleatoria de cafeticultores (n=54), entrevistas a asesores técnicos (n=8) y personal operativo (n=6) de la empresa. La información se analizó bajo un enfoque mixto, para caracterizar el programa y estimar los costos y beneficios diferenciales para la empresa y sus proveedores. Los resultados muestran, que la implementación del programa requirió invertir para desarrollar una estructura de proveeduría más compleja y costosa que las compras en el mercado abierto; pero con la asesoría técnica, aumentaron los rendimientos por hectárea y se lograron mejores precios por cumplir con los EVS. Así, la comercializadora acopió cerca de 2,400 toneladas anuales de café verde adicionales y logró incrementar su beneficio en cerca de 7.4 millones de dólares americanos ($USD) anuales, con un costo diferencial anual estimado de 1.1 millones $USD. Asimismo, los cafeticultores incrementaron sus ingresos 1.7 veces, respecto a un escenario sin programa. El factor determinante de estos resultados, es la presencia de una “empresa tractora” con acceso a mercados dinámicos y solventes, que diseñó un esquema de ganancia mutua con los pequeños productores y que lo financió con visión de mediano plazo.
Sistemas de acceso e intercambio local de semillas en el altiplano central de México
Authors: Flores-Pérez Luis , Chávez-Servia José Luis , Gil-Muñoz Abel , Santacruz-Varela Amalio , Antonio López Pedro
Published: March 2024

El acceso a semillas para siembra es indispensable para agricultores de maíz. Con el objetivo de analizar el uso del insumo semilla de maíz en una región temporalera de valles altos, en los estados de Puebla y Tlaxcala, se describe el acceso e intercambio de semilla de maíz en tres subregiones (centro, oriente y poniente), con base en la diversidad local. En 2013, se entrevistó a 86 pequeños productores de maíz, 43 de ellos participaban en el programa de custodios, del Sistema Nacional de Recursos Fitogenéticos, y otros 43 no participaban y fueron elegidos mediante un muestreo no probabilístico. Los 86 agricultores conservan 193 lotes de semillas, diferenciados en base al color de grano (blanco, rojo, azul, amarillo, pinto y moradillo) y el tipo Cacahuacintle. Hubo diferencias significativas entre subregiones en mecanismos de acceso, intercambio y pérdida de lotes de semilla. De la semilla utilizada en la zona, 92.7% es de maíces nativos y proviene del autoabastecimiento dentro de la comunidad o de la familia (81.9%), con baja tasa de reemplazo (79.8%) y cuando se requiere un nuevo lote de semillas, éste se adquiere en la misma comunidad (86.0%); existe intercambio bajo (55.9%), entre miembros de la familia o redes sociales cercanas. Prevalece un sistema comunitario de abasto de semillas, por el fácil acceso a la misma y la confianza en la adaptación del material genético adquirido, promoviendo la conservación in situ de los maíces nativos, aunque los agricultores tengan acceso a variedades mejoradas.
EMPATIA E TRAÇOS DE PSICOPATIA NA ADOLESCÊNCIA: Um estudo correlacional
Authors: Claro Leila Mara Piasentin , Medeiros Bárbara Veiga dos Santos , Vargas Fernanda de , Gauer Gabriel José Chittó , Costa Sol , Vasconcellos Silvio José Lemos
Published: March 2024

The study has investigated the adequacy of PCL: YV for the evaluation of teenagers from public schools that have not been in conflict with law. Also, it aimed to identify social demographic profile and, using psychological evaluation, investigated the correlation among the constructs of scales EMRI and PCL: YV as well as the association between empathy and traces of psychopathy. The research checked if scale PCL: YV was sensitive to antisocial characteristics in a communitarian sample of adolescents in which the participants didn’t show mental disorders associated to psychopathy. The sample was compound by 40 students of the male gender from three schools of the state net of a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, their ages between twelve and seventeen years old. The research consisted of a transversal study, descriptive and correlational that aimed to explore relationships that might exist among the variables of the used scales. The sample measured low score on the inventory PCL: YV for characteristics of traces of psychopathy not stating diagnosis in adulthood, as well as high score for empathy levels. The results of the study revealed that the smaller the traces of psychopathy in adolescence, the biggest the levels of empathy.
O PAPEL DO PSICÓLOGO NOS CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS DE CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES: Uma revisão integrativa de literatura
Authors: Loch Natália Salm , Koch Beatriz Carla
Published: March 2024

Pediatric palliative care (PPCs) seeks to promote quality of life in patients or families of children and adolescents with illnesses or conditions that threaten and/or limit life. CPPs are carried out by multidisciplinary teams and the psychologist is one of the professionals who can be part of them. However, the role of the psychologist in this context remains unsystematized in empirical studies and literature reviews. Thus, the objective of this article was to describe, through an integrative literature review, the state of the art of the psychologist's role in palliative care for children and teenagers. It was used the Prisma P protocol, in which 12 databases were accessed and 968 studies were extracted. Six articles were included at the end of screening the abstracts and reading the studies. The publications were analyzed by deductive-inductive thematic analysis, creating three categories: (1) concept of CPPs and end of life, (2) role of the psychologist in CPPs, and (3) understandings about the role of the psychologist in CPPs. The results indicate that the role of the psychologist in CPPs covers all moments of care: focusing on management of emotions, interpersonal relationships, communication, supporting family members after death, beyond the possibility of assisting other health professionals and doing training or supervision. It was observed that there is little integration of psychologists in PPC teams, and a small distinction in the scientific literature regarding the support provided by psychologists and other professionals.
ESCRITA CARTOGRÁFICA: Psicologia institucional e linguagem no contexto de um CAPS II
Authors: Marostica Hellen , Kácser Lídia Mariane
Published: March 2024

This experience report is an institutional analysis based on the experiences of two interns at a Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS) II. Our intention is to raise some questions and reflections about Institutional Psychology and the institutionalities that permeate the service, the tension between the instituted and the instituting, focusing on the language that operates as an institution. The objectives are: to investigate the possible logic of subversion in such a scenario, still permeated by the asylum model; to examine how Institutional Psychology can assist in this subversion; to determine if language, as an institution, can free bodies from such a model. We used the cartography method, where the procedures involved observation, field diary recording, sharing in supervisions, and literature review. Five examples of language observed in the service are used: invalidation of suffering, infantilization, LGBTI+phobia, stereotypes against psychoactive substance users, and re-signification of the language of madness. A discussion is conducted on these five examples based on the results obtained, which point to the importance of Institutional Psychology and the need for training professionals and emancipating users as political subjects. We understand that, with the raised reflections and discussions, room can be opened for transformations. In the final considerations, it is concluded that language has the potential to contribute to reinforcing or liberating the abjection of certain bodies produced by the asylum model. This liberation occurs when there is analysis, redesign, and collaboration with CAPS users.
Time-optimal multi-qubit gates: Complexity, efficient heuristic and gate-time bounds
Authors: Baßler Pascal , Heinrich Markus , Kliesch Martin
Published: March 2024

Multi-qubit entangling interactions arise naturally in several quantum computing platforms and promise advantages over traditional two-qubit gates. In particular, a fixed multi-qubit Ising-type interaction together with single-qubit X-gates can be used to synthesize global ZZ-gates (GZZ gates). In this work, we first show that the synthesis of such quantum gates that are time-optimal is NP-hard. Second, we provide explicit constructions of special time-optimal multi-qubit gates. They have constant gate times and can be implemented with linearly many X-gate layers. Third, we develop a heuristic algorithm with polynomial runtime for synthesizing fast multi-qubit gates. Fourth, we derive lower and upper bounds on the optimal GZZ gate-time. Based on explicit constructions of GZZ gates and numerical studies, we conjecture that any GZZ gate can be executed in a time O(n) for n qubits. Our heuristic synthesis algorithm leads to GZZ gate-times with a similar scaling, which is optimal in this sense. We expect that our efficient synthesis of fast multi-qubit gates allows for faster and, hence, also more error-robust execution of quantum algorithms.
Методические возможности решения изобретательских задач в архитектуре и строительстве
Authors: Коротич Андрей , Фомин Никита
Published: March 2024

В статье представлены методические возможности «прямого» и «обратного» решения изобретательских задач для создания технически эффективных архитектурно-строительных объектов и изделий. Разработаны наглядные алгоритмы реализации данных методик. Рассмотрены авторские примеры по созданию патентоспособных решений, раскрывающих возможности методик «прямого» и «обратного» решения. Показана необходимость в интенсификации обучения студентов архитектурно-строительных вузов, а также отраслевых специалистов методам изобретательства для наращивания технологического суверенитета отечественной промышленности.
По улицам старого Нижнего: архитектурные прогулки
Authors: Лисицына Александра
Published: March 2024

Серия книг «Исторические улицы Нижнего Новгорода»:

Орельская О.В., Петряев С.В. Набережные Нижнего Новгорода. Правобережье. Верхние. – Н. Новгород : БегемотНН, 2016 – 248 с., ил.ISBN 978-5-9907846-6-6

Орельская О.В., Петряев С.В. Улица Ильинская. В русле старого Започаинья. – Н. Новгород : Бегемот, 2018. – 272 с., ил.ISBN 978-5-9500977-8-2

Орельская О.В., Петряев С.В. Улица Большая Печёрская: соединение эпох. – Н. Новгород : БегемотНН, 2020. – 240 с., ил.

Орельская О.В., Петряев С.В. Улица Минина : прошлое и настоящее – Н. Новгород : Беге-мотНН, 2023. – 240 с., ил.
Петербург – Варшава: творчество без границ
Authors: Левошко Светлана
Published: March 2024

Чепель А., Белинцева И. Архитектор Мариан Лялевич. – Санкт-Петербург : Пропилеи, 2023. – 368 с., ил.ISBN 978-5-6050755-8-5

В декабре 2023 года в санкт-петербургском издательстве «Пропилеи» вышла очередная, четвёртая по счету, книга в серии изданий, представляющих архитектурное наследие петербургских зодчих начала ХХ века. Серию основал и финансирует Благотворительный фонд поддержки культуры и искусства «Dictum factum».
Три века МАРХИ: исторические образы московской архитектурной школы
Authors: Швидковский Дмитрий , Есаулов Георгий
Published: March 2024

В статье рассмотрены основные исторические этапы сложения феномена Московской архитектурной школы как трёхвекового наследия единства творческой практики, науки и образования, концентрированно представленного в деятельности нынешнего МАРХИ. Особо выделены мировые достижения школы каждого временного этапа как порождённые влиянием практики, так и оказавшие воздействие на её развитие.
Incidence, Risk Factors and Outcome of Renal Involvement in Patients of Dengue Viral Infection Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital in North-Western India: A single center, prospective observational study.
Authors: Rajpal Avichal , H Mohan Kumar , Sethi Jasmine , ratho radha , Pannu Ashok Kumar , Rajendran Mani , Behera Ashish , Sharda Saurabh Chandrabhan , Sharma Navneet , Sekar Aravind , Nada Ritambhra
Published: March 2024

Dengue Viral Infection (DVI) has emerged as one of tropical belts’ most
common mosquito-borne diseases worldwide. This study was an attempt to
evaluate the patterns of renal involvement in DVI and its effect on
morbidity and mortality arising from the illness. This study was
conducted on 170 patients hospitalized with the diagnosis of Dengue
fever in the Emergency department of the Post Graduate Institute of
Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, from July 2022 to September
2023. All clinical and laboratory parameters of the patient were
recorded. To evaluate patterns of renal involvement, patients underwent
urine dipstick, urine routine and microscopy, spot urine
protein/creatinine ratio, creatinine and ultrasonography. Patients with
renal involvement were followed up for four weeks and 12 weeks. The
median age was 36 years, with 60% male patients. A total of 51 patients
(30%) had renal involvement, and 36 (21.17%) had Acute Kidney injury.
Ten patients developed KDIGO Stage 3 AKI, of which 7 required renal
replacement therapy. Forty-seven (27.6%) patients developed urinary
abnormalities (which included proteinuria, hematuria, and active
sediments in urine). Patients with renal involvement had significantly
higher mortality (p-value <0.001). Among the patients who
survived, renal abnormalities resolved in all except one, who progressed
to chronic kidney disease. Renal biopsy was done in three patients, and
cast nephropathy was seen in all. This study establishes that renal
involvement accompanies higher mortality in patients with DVI, thereby
underscoring the importance of its evaluation for the management and
prognostication of patients.
Current Utilization Trend of Mast Cell Lines in In Vitro Allergy Research: A Systematic Review
Authors: Yip Ashley Jia Wen , Lee Yu Zhao , Kow Audrey Siew Foong , Wong Carisa Su-Ann , Lee Ming-Tatt , Tham Chau Ling , Tan Ji Wei
Published: March 2024

Today in the modern world, allergic diseases, also described as atopic
allergies, are classified as a type of multifactorial disorder due to
the complex interplay between genetics, environment, and socioeconomic
factors that influence the disease’s manifestation, severity, and one’s
predisposition to allergic diseases. It is undeniable that many reported
studies have pointed out that the mast cell is one of the main key
players involved in triggering an allergic reaction. In order to improve
our current understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms
underlying allergy, various mast cell lines have been employed in vitro
to study the pathogenesis of allergic diseases for the past decades.
However, there is no consensus on many fundamental aspects associated
with their use, such as the effects of culture media composition and the
type of inducer used for cell degranulation. As the standardization of
research protocols and disease models is crucial, we hereby present the
outcome of a systematic review of scientific articles that used three
major in vitro mast cell lines (HMC-1, LAD2, and RBL-2H3) to study
allergy. This systematic review described the cell source, culture
conditions, inducers used for degranulation, and mediators released for
examination. We hope that the present systematic review may help to
standardize the use of in vitro mast cell lines in allergy research and
serve as a user’s guide to understand the fundamental aspects of allergy
as well to develop an effective allergy therapy in the future for the
betterment of human good health and wellbeing.
Obesity fosters severe disease outcomes in a mouse model of coronavirus infection associated with transcriptomic abnormalities
Authors: Rai Pallavi , Marano Jeffrey M. , Kang Lin , Coutermarsh-Ott Sheryl , Daamen Andrea , E Peter Lipsky , Weger-Lucarelli James
Published: March 2024

Obesity has been identified as an independent risk factor for severe
outcomes in humans with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and other
infectious diseases. Here, we established a mouse model of COVID-19
using the murine betacoronavirus, mouse hepatitis virus 1 (MHV-1).
C57BL/6 and C3H/HeJ mice exposed to MHV-1 developed mild and severe
disease, respectively. Obese C57BL/6 mice developed clinical
manifestations similar to those of lean controls. In contrast, all obese
C3H/HeJ mice succumbed by 8 days post-infection, compared to a 50%
mortality rate in lean controls. Notably, both lean and obese C3H/HeJ
mice exposed to MHV-1 developed lung lesions consistent with severe
human COVID-19, with marked evidence of diffuse alveolar damage (DAD).
To identify early predictive biomarkers of worsened disease outcomes in
obese C3H/HeJ mice, we sequenced RNA from whole blood 2 days
post-infection and assessed changes in gene and pathway expression. Many
pathways uniquely altered in obese C3H/HeJ mice post-infection aligned
with those found in humans with severe COVID-19. Furthermore, we
observed altered gene expression related to the unfolded protein
response and lipid metabolism in infected obese mice compared to their
lean counterparts, suggesting a role in the severity of disease
outcomes. This study presents a novel model for studying COVID-19 and
elucidating the mechanisms underlying severe disease outcomes in obese
and other hosts.
Skeletal Transformations of Terpenoid Forskolin Employing an Oxidative Rearrangement Strategy
Authors: Cheng Shihao , Dong Chenhu , Ma Yujie , Xu Xiaoyu , Zhao Yu
Published: March 2024

The skeletal transformations of diterpenoid forskolin were achieved
employing an oxidative rearrangement strategy. A library of 52 forskolin
analogues, including 12 CTD compounds and 40 SAR compounds with unique
scaffolds/ring systems, was produced during the course of this work.
Compounds 2c and 10c exhibited inhibition of nitric oxide (NO)
production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, with
IC50 values of 0.3µM and 4.1µM.
Case Report: Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Orbit in a patient with Carney’s syndrome treated with multidisciplinary approaches
Authors: Rahman Md. , Balakrishnan Rajesh , Mostofa Mohammad , Islam Mohammed , Kabir Eamul , Islam Shariful , Naznin Bidoura , Das Arunangshu , Chowdhury Qamruzzaman
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a rare
malignancy of invasive epithelium with keratinocyte differentiation, and
it is the most common form of eyelid malignant neoplasm, comprising
5-10% of malignancies. While SCC rarely affects the orbit, it may be
involved through local invasion from a cutaneous primary site or
extension by perineural invasion. Only 11 cases of primary orbital SCC
have been reported until now. Here, we present a case of primary
carcinoma of the right orbit with coexisting Carney’s syndrome, a rare
genetic disorder associated with multiple endocrine neoplasias (MEN)
syndromes. Case: A 62-year-old south Asian male presented with
a painful swelling in the lateral aspect of the right eyebrow and
protrusion of the eyeball in August 2020. He had a history of excision
of Right atrial Myxoma in March 2020. Orbital computerized Tomography
(CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET-CT) scans revealed an
enhancing soft tissue lesion in the right orbit with involvement of
frontal and ethmoid sinuses. Biopsy confirmed HPV related poorly
differentiated squamous cell carcinoma, positive for HPV-related
markers. The patient received concurrent chemo irradiation with
Cisplatin. Follow-up done PET-CT done 3 months later showed a new lesion
appeared in the right orbital region and right lobe of thyroid. Later
had surgical excision and total thyroidectomy and Histopathological
examination (HPE) from orbit was reported as invasive SCC and from the
thyroid was reported as synchronous papillary thyroid cancer. The
patient’s proptosis resolved, and subsequent PET-CT and Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans did not show any residual or recurrent
disease. Conclusion: Primary SCC of the orbit is an extremely
rare disease, and this case report presents the 12th reported case and
the first one associated with Carney’s syndrome. As there is no standard
treatment regimen for primary SCC of the orbit, this case highlights the
use of multimodality treatment, including surgical excision and chemo
irradiation. The findings emphasize the importance of early detection
and management of this uncommon and life-threatening condition,
providing hope for patients and aiding in the prevention of recurrence.
Copper-catalyzed one-pot synthesis of 1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-ones using DMF as the carbonyl source
Authors: Jiang Ping , Su Qin , Ablajan Keyume
Published: March 2024

A series of diaryl 1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-ones were prepared in moderate
to good 34-72% yields by an efficient copper-catalyzed one-pot reaction
of aryl hydrazides, arylboronic acids and DMF as the carbonyl source. A
proposed mechanism for this reaction involves ligand exchange and
transmetalation of a copper catalyst with aryl hydrazides and arylboric
acids, followed by reductive elimination and intramolecular cyclization.
Compared to previous work, the stable and readily available substrates
enhance the practicality of this strategy, which also features a short
reaction time, relatively low reaction temperature, and improved safety.
Furthermore, this protocol features high functional group tolerance and
reaction scalability.
DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF POLYHETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING PYRAZOLOPYRIDOPYRIMIDINE NUCLEUS WITH ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES
Authors: Elessawy Farag
Published: March 2024

A series of new fused polyhetrocyclic derivatives containing
pyrimidopyridopyrazole moiety have been synthesized using
ami-no-pyrazolopyridopyrimidine (2), as precursors starting materials.
The pyrimidopyridopyrazolopyrimidine derivatives (3a-e) have been
synthesized by via nucleophilic and cyclocondensation reaction of amino
derivative with diethylmalonates derivatives. Also, dichloro derivatives
(5) undergo to nucleophilic cyclocondensation reactions, after its
treatment with primary amines such as phenyl hydrazine and/or thiourea,
affording the polyherocyclic,
trihydropyrimidopyridopyrazolopyrimidopyrrolidine-1,3-dione (6a-d),
tetrahydropyrim-idopyridopyrazolopyrimidopyridazine-1,3-dione (7) and
trihydropyrimidopyridopyrazolopyrimidothiophene-1,3-dione (8)
derivatives respectively. The synthesized compounds were characterized
using various spectroscopic techniques such as IR, 1HNMR, 13CNMR, MS and
elemental analysis. All new derivatives (3-8) were assessed for their
antibacterial activity against four bacterial strains, including
escherchia coli, pseudomonas aeruginosa, staphylococcus aureus, and
staphlococcus pyogenes, using sub-minimal inhibitory concen-tration.
Among the tested compounds 3a, 3c, 4, 6a-d, and 8 exhibited superior
antibacterial potency.
Comparison of methods to derive the height-area relationship of shallow lakes in West Africa using remote sensing
Authors: Girard Félix , Kergoat Laurent , Nikiema Hedwige , Wubda Maxime , Yonaba Roland , Fowé Tazen , Touré Amadou Abdourhamane , Maïnassara Ibrahim , Fleury Mathilde de , Grippa Manuela
Published: March 2024

In West Africa, lakes and reservoirs play a vital role as they are
critical resources for drinking water, livestock, irrigation and
fisheries. Given the scarcity of in situ data, satellite remote sensing
is an important tool for monitoring lake volume changes in this region.
Several methods have been developed to do this using water height and
area relationships, but few publications have compared their performance
over small and medium-sized lakes. In this work we compare four methods
based on recent data from the Pleiades, Sentinel-2 and -3, ICESat-2 and
GEDI missions over 16 lakes in the Central Sahel, ranging in area from
0.22 km² to 21 km². All methods show consistent results and are
generally in good agreement with in situ data (height RMSE and volume
NRMSE mostly below 0.30m and 11% respectively). The obtained
height-area relationships show very little noise (fit RMSD mostly below
0.10m), except for the Sentinel-3-based method which tends to produce
higher dispersion. The precision of the estimated water height is about
0.20m for Pleiades Digital Surface Models (DSMs) and less than 0.13m for
the other methods. In addition, fine shape patterns are consistently
observed over small height amplitudes, highlighting the ability to
monitor shallow lakes with non-linear bathymetric behavior. Inherent
limitations such as DSM quality, temporal coverage of DSM and lidar
data, and spatial coverage of radar altimetry data are identified.
Finally, we show that the combination of lidar and radar altimetry-based
methods has great potential for estimating water volume changes in this
region.