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República de Panamá: Economía de la Provincia de Chiriquí. Año 2018-2022
Authors: Tuñón G Edwin A
Published: September 2024

En la línea de investigación ciclo económico, producción y desarrollo nacional abordo el tema de la economía provincia de Chiriquí. El objetivo del artículo conocer los sectores y las principales actividades. Metodología: Diseño de las ciencias sociales, profundidad descriptivo, variables cuantitativas. Variable de Interés: Producto interno bruto. Caracterización: actividades. Resultados: Economía de servicios con promedio de aporte de 58.7 %, el sector secundario aporte de 32.8 %, sector primario aporte de 8.5 %. Las actividades económicas  en orden  de aporte descendente: actividades de no mercado 17.4 %, construcción 13.2 %,comercio 10 %,  generación eléctrica  9.8 %, producción de alimentos 8.5 %.Discusión: La economía del provincia de Chiriquí,  es una economía de importancia alimentaria,  para  el consumo nacional , situación que  se esclarece  evidenciando que es una  economía  con un sector terciario  mayor al 58.7 % del pib provincial , por tanto  el análisis de los sectores  evidencia  que es una economía de servicios, similar al conjunto de la economía panameña. . De igual manera se continua develando  realidades y  derrotando mitos de la economía provincial. En el mismo  encontramos  como la principal actividad  económica; la construcción. Segunda   informalidad, tercera la  generación eléctrica .Conclusiones. La economía de la provincia de Chiriquí, es una economía que representa el 6.1 % del pib del país. El sector de la economía de mayor aporte a la provincia de Chiriquí es el sector terciario y las tres actividades económicas, que caracterizan ésta  economía  son: la actividad de no mercado (Administración pública), actividad dela construcción, actividad de comercio, la actividad de  generación eléctrica y producción de alimentos.
Limitaciones para el uso de las TICs en el aprendizaje de matemáticas
Authors: Zambrano Heredia María Verónica , Bohórquez Tumbaco Jefferson José , Crespo Minda Lady Jesús , Lino Quiroz José Ramón , Lino Quiroz Hilda Janeth
Published: September 2024

La matemática es una carrera clave para el impulso tecnológico de los países, pero su aprendizaje se ve limitada por la complejidad. Las competencias en matemáticas son claves para el desempeño profesional en el campo de la ciencia y la tecnología, sin embargo son difíciles de desarrollar y se observa un bajo rendimiento en los niveles de educación básica, no obstante en los últimos años se han desarrollo estrategias didácticas que han ayudado a mejorar el desempeño escolar, muchas de las cuales están basadas en el apoyo de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TICs) es por ello que este estudio se realizó mediante una revisión sistemática para describir las aplicaciones más usadas en la enseñanza de la matemática, haciendo énfasis en la determinación de sus limitaciones. Para ello se revisaron 240 artículos en base de datos de Scopus, Scielo, Google académico y Latindex; se seleccionaron 30 que abordan la experiencia en el uso de las TICs y sus limitaciones para el aprendizaje de los alumnos de matemáticas. Los resultados revelan que el uso de estrategias educativas que se basen en el empleo de las TICs han potenciado el desarrollo de habilidades como la lógica, lo cual conlleva a un mayor rendimiento académico, por lo que concluye que se debe fomentar este tipo de estrategia educativa, para ello se deben superar limitaciones como la inequidad en acceso a internet, la prevalencia de tecnoestrés, y el mejoramiento de las competencias digitales de docentes y alumnos.
Integrating Quantum Computing into Business Analytics: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Chandra Mudhol Arun
Published: September 2024

This article explores the transformative potential of quantum computing in the field of business analytics. It begins with an introduction to quantum computing, explaining its fundamental principles and recent advancements. The study highlights the limitations of current business analytics methods and demonstrates how quantum computing could address these limitations by offering enhanced data processing capabilities, advanced algorithms, and solutions to complex optimization problems. A comprehensive literature review is conducted to provide context and identify gaps in the existing research. The article then outlines a research design that incorporates both real-world and simulated data, using online datasets and quantum computing frameworks for analysis. The findings reveal significant opportunities for quantum computing to revolutionize business analytics, including improved efficiency, accuracy, and the ability tosolve previously intractable problems. However, the article also addresses key challenges such as technical limitations, cost, accessibility, and integration issues. The discussion highlights emerging trends and provides strategic recommendations for businesses considering the adoption of quantum computing. The article concludes with a summary of the implications of integrating quantum computing into business analytics and reflects onfuture potential and challenges.
Small Magellanic Cloud Cepheids Observed with the Hubble Space Telescope Provide a New Anchor for the SH0ES Distance Ladder
Authors: Breuval Louise , Riess Adam G. , Casertano Stefano , Yuan Wenlong , Macri Lucas M. , Romaniello Martino , Murakami Yukei S. , Scolnic Daniel , Anand Gagandeep S. , Soszyński Igor
Published: September 2024

We present phase-corrected photometric measurements of 88 Cepheid variables in the core of the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), the first sample obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST) Wide Field Camera 3, in the same homogeneous photometric system as past measurements of all Cepheids on the SH0ES distance ladder. We limit the sample to the inner core and model the geometry to reduce errors in prior studies due to the nontrivial depth of this cloud. Without crowding present in ground-based studies, we obtain an unprecedentedly low dispersion of 0.102 mag for a period–luminosity (P–L) relation in the SMC, approaching the width of the Cepheid instability strip. The new geometric distance to 15 late-type detached eclipsing binaries in the SMC offers a rare opportunity to improve the foundation of the distance ladder, increasing the number of calibrating galaxies from three to four. With the SMC as the only anchor, we find H
0 = 74.1 ± 2.1 km s−1 Mpc−1. Combining these four geometric distances with our HST photometry of SMC Cepheids, we obtain H
0 = 73.17 ± 0.86 km s−1 Mpc−1. By including the SMC in the distance ladder, we also double the range where the metallicity ([Fe/H]) dependence of the Cepheid P–L relation can be calibrated, and we find γ = −0.234 ± 0.052 mag dex−1. Our local measurement of H
0 based on Cepheids and Type Ia supernovae shows a 5.8σ tension with the value inferred from the cosmic microwave background assuming a Lambda cold dark matter (ΛCDM) cosmology, reinforcing the possibility of physics beyond ΛCDM.
Some new identities for colored partitions with parts in multiples of $ 4 $
Authors: Zhou Roberta R. , Ren Fuquan
Published: September 2024

To start, we provided the deformations of certain specific modular equations derived from Ramanujan's notebook, Part Ⅲ, by using the complete square formula. Subsequently, we established fifteen identities for partitions with distinct colors that arose from these deformed modular equations in the theory of modular equations. Throughout our investigation, we found that the fifteen identities have parts that were in multiples of $ 4 $.
Some properties of the generalized max Frank matrices
Authors: Gökbaş Hasan
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we introduce a new generalization of the Frank matrix, which is a lower Hessenberg matrix called the generalized max $ r $-Frank matrix. We obtain a recurrence relation provided by the characteristic polynomial, inverse, determinant, and norm properties of this matrix. We also present an example to illustrate the results obtained.
A modified domain decomposition spectral collocation method for parabolic partial differential equations
Authors: Luo Wei-Hua , Yin Liang , Guo Jun
Published: September 2024

In this paper, utilizing Legendre polynomials as the basis functions in both space and time, we present a modified domain decomposition spectral method for 2-dimensional parabolic partial differential equations. For solving the obtained linear/nonlinear algebraic equations, a dimension expanding preconditioner is applied employing the obtained saddle construction of the coefficient matrix. Numerical examples are given to show the performance of the presented method and the efficiency of the preconditioner.
Audience performance and sports fandom rhetorics during 2020 presidential election debate watch parties
Authors: Adam Nicholas Cohen
Published: September 2024

People who participated in the 2020 US presidential election debates by organizing or attending debate watch parties provide a case study of audience performance and fandom. While political fandom has been thoroughly documented as a phenomenon, I continue the conversation by showing what localized audience practices look like vis-à-vis physical and virtual debate watch parties. An ethnographic narrative excavation of debate watch parties, compiled from participant observations, field notes, and interviews, reveals three roles that audiences performed as they participated in these 2020 events—Marketeers, Public Seekers, and Activists—as well as how the rhetorics of sports fandom can contribute to the affective environment of an election. These audiences demonstrate the concept of creative narrative appropriation, particularly in the blending of electoral with sports spectatorship. By framing debate watch parties within narratives of sports fandom, these audiences help us better understand how debate watch parties facilitate political engagement in electoral politics.
Trolling Shakespeare: Bad objects and the antifan discourses of Roland Emmerich's Anonymous
Authors: Pope Johnathan H.
Published: September 2024

Roland Emmerich's film Anonymous does more than simply advance an alternative theory of the authorship of Shakespeare's plays—it actively seeks to raise the ire of Shakespeareans by depicting a buffoonish, illiterate, and greedy Shakespeare who is wholly incapable of writing the plays. And it worked: in protest of the film's release, Stratford-upon-Avon shrouded statues of Shakespeare and street signs bearing his name. This response is, perhaps, curious; in his film, Emmerich makes little effort toward rhetorical nuance or speculative accuracy based on evidentiary gaps. Instead, he prefers to launch a broadside of sensational but easily countered claims. I contend that Anonymous mobilizes various antifan discourses, primarily by trolling Shakespeare and Shakespeareans wherein eliciting anger and tail-chasing—rather than debate—is the goal. Equally important, however, is the film's disdain for fandom in general, as Elizabethan fans are depicted as overly emotional and easily manipulated by cultural producers and real artists. The result is a film that trolls those who hatewatch it, offering a mutually supportive experience wherein two oppositional forms of antifandom ultimately—and paradoxically—offer pleasure to each other.
Virtual idols: A new cultural industry and fan structure
Authors: Wu Yinhao
Published: September 2024

As a result of the segregation caused by the pandemic, virtual idols have developed as a new entertainment model in China. This emergence has constructed a new subculture of fan groups.
One-above-all: Stratifying communication within Marvel fandom
Authors: Hubbard Caleb , Hammonds Kyle , Meeks Lindsey
Published: September 2024

An individual's membership in a fandom can constitute an important aspect of their identity. Accordingly, intrafandom conflicts can create division, prompting members to build hierarchies. Previous work examined intrafandom conflicts and what symbolic resources and fan capital (e.g., knowledge) are used to reinforce these hierarchies. However, little work has thoroughly assessed how communication facilitates stratification by linking symbolic currency to social strata. Expanding Weber's (1947) work on social stratification, we examine Marvel fandom to understand how symbolic resources gain power and how resources are invoked via stratifying communications. Through interviews with Marvel fans, we uncovered six intrafandom communication stratification strategies and found that external resources, including finances and gender, play an influential role in stratification.
Fan studies in Latin America: A call to arms
Authors: Amaral Adriana , Borda Libertad , Camacho Quiroz Nadiezhda , Greco Clarice
Published: September 2024

We introduce the particularities of fan studies in Latin American cultures, including previous studies from Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico, to encourage scholars to do their own work in the field and join the Fan Studies Network—Latin America.
Role of AI in Advancing Pharmacology
Authors: Pathak Manish
Published: September 2024

The field of pharmacology, dedicated to discovering, developing, and understanding the effects of drugs on living systems, has always been a dynamic and evolving discipline. From the early days of herbal remedies to the current era of precision medicine, constant innovation has driven progress in healthcare. Today, at the forefront of this evolution stands artificial intelligence (AI), poised to revolutionize the landscape of drug discovery and development. This chapter delves into the multifaceted role of AI in propelling the advancement of pharmacology, exploring its applications, potential, and the ethical considerations that accompany this powerful technology. This chapter provides a foundational overview of the role of AI in pharmacology. Each sub-section can be expanded upon with specific examples, case studies, and relevant research findings to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
AI in Predictive Toxicology
Authors: Selvakumar P. , Nandhakumar A. , Vignesh M. , Arun Patrick K. , Banupriya J.
Published: September 2024

The field of toxicology covers a broad range of topics that can be further divided into numerous subfields, including organ systems, nonorgan-directed toxicity. The goal of artificial intelligence, a rapidly growing subfield of computer science, is to create computers or computational model that can perform a diversity of cognitive tasks at a level that is comparable to or even higher than that of human intellect. In this work, “machine learning” refers to the uses of several machine learning techniques in the assessment and forecasting. Within the discipline of artificial intelligence, machine learning encompasses computer or mathematical techniques used to instruct or train a computational model to solve problems or carry out challenging tasks depending on certain input parameters. A branch of artificial intelligence known as “machine learning” studies computer or mathematical techniques that are used to train or educate computational models to carry out complicated tasks.
Blockchain for Pharmaceutical Data Management and Quantum Computing Innovations
Authors: Bommala Harikrishna , Raja J. , Latha P. , Thilagam T. , Valarmathi P. , Sudhakar M.
Published: September 2024

This chapter explores the transformative potential of blockchain technology in pharmaceutical data management and the emerging role of quantum computing in enhancing drug discovery and development processes. Blockchain offers secure, transparent, and immutable data storage solutions, revolutionizing supply chain management, clinical trials transparency, and regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical industry. The chapter discusses case studies and current implementations of blockchain in ensuring data integrity, enhancing patient safety through traceability, and combating counterfeit drugs. Furthermore, it delves into the future prospects of quantum computing in accelerating molecular simulations, optimizing drug design, and advancing personalized medicine through enhanced computational power and algorithmic efficiencies. By examining these innovations, the chapter aims to highlight the convergence of blockchain and quantum computing as pivotal technologies shaping the future of pharmaceuticals, paving the way for safer, more efficient drug development and delivery systems.
Social Listening in Pharmacovigilance
Authors: Dwivedi Dwijendra Nath , Mahanty Ghanashyama , Dwivedi Varunendra nath
Published: September 2024

Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) detection and study are important for pharmacovigilance, which is the safety of medicines. Underreporting can get in the way of traditional ADR ratings. Natural Language Processing (NLP) is used in this study to look for ADRs that haven't been mentioned on social media and online health forums. The goal is to see if social listening can be used in addition to pharmacovigilance. Many types of NLP techniques, such as sentiment analysis, topic modeling, and named entity identification, were used to gather a big set of user-generated content from different websites. Names of drugs and bad reactions were looked for. Our research shows that traditional pharmacovigilance databases missed a lot of ADRs. The ADRs found through social listening were compared to those found in medical books and databases. This shows that NLP can fill in the gaps in current reporting systems. It also looks at how reliable social media data is, how hard it is to make filtering algorithms, and how users should protect their privacy and ethically use data.
Implementing Task-Based Language Teaching in Saudi EFL Classrooms
Authors: Aljasir Nouf
Published: September 2024

This study explored the implementation of task-based language teaching (TBLT) in English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from 60 EFL teachers using a demographic information questionnaire, lesson description prompts, reflective journals, and a semi-structured interview. The findings revealed that the teachers generally held positive beliefs about TBLT and recognized its effectiveness in developing language skills through meaningful, contextually rich tasks. These beliefs were clearly reflected in their instructional practices, which emphasized student-centered and collaborative learning. Factors such as the teachers' educational background, ongoing professional development, and institutional support had a positive impact on TBLT implementation. However, challenges such as alignment with traditional examination requirements, large class sizes, and insufficient resources were noted. The study concludes with pedagogical recommendations and suggestions to further explore best practices for effective and widespread implementation of TBLT.
BOS and Hot-Film Analysis of a CH-53G Helicopter Wake in Ground Effect
Authors: Braukmann Johannes N. , Schwarz Clemens , Wolf C.Christian , Buron Elizabeth , Koch Stefan , Buske Gerrit , Gardner Anthony D.
Published: September 2024

Constant temperature anemometry and background-oriented schlieren (BOS) measurements on a CH-53G helicopter (takeoff mass ≈14t) are used to investigate the rotor wake including the vortex breakdown to statistical turbulence. Hovering flights at a range of hub heights 0.50 <
h < 0.83 were investigated. The position of the rotorcraft was optically tracked using markers affixed to the fuselage. A complete breakdown of the tip vortices was noted within 0.3R of the rotor plane, in stark qualitative contrast to small-scale experiments which show the tip vortices
persisting to the ground plane. The large (37 m2) BOS field of view showed a small effect of vortex pairing and blade vortex interaction, which was overshadowed by the rapid wake breakdown. Vortex pairing was found to result from varying vortex convection velocities rather than from initial
differences in the vortex spacing due to the blade track.
Medication stewardship in the operating theatre in Malaysia: A quality improvement project
Authors: Yunus Siti Nadzrah , Suhaimi Nur Haryanti Izumi , Ng Ka Ting , Jamal Azmi Ili Syazana , Md Hashim Noorjahan Haneem , Shariffuddin Ina Ismiarti
Published: September 2024

Background and Aims:

A quality improvement project (‘Safe Anaesthesia for ALL-SEAL’) was implemented to reduce preventable medication errors and drug wastage in the operating theatre (OT) of a tertiary hospital. The primary objective of this quality improvement project was to prevent the incidence of medication errors, and the secondary objective was to reduce the wastage of unused drugs.

Methods:

A pre-intervention questionnaire and an audit survey were performed, and multidirectional interventions were designed post-survey. A post-intervention survey was conducted to evaluate effectiveness. The incidence of medication errors, including near misses, was assessed for root causes. Unused drugs drawn or diluted in syringes were recorded daily in each OT. The weekly drug orders and mid-week reordering frequency were also monitored. The data were reported as simple means and percentages.

Results:

Ninety-eight anaesthesia care providers participated in the survey (72.4% doctors and 27.6% anaesthetic nurses). Pre-intervention, 76.1% of respondents had experienced medication errors during their practice. Common errors included misidentification of ampoules or vials (65.2%), miscalculation of dosages (65.2%), improper syringe labelling (56.5%), accidental drug omission (54.3%) and wrong prescriptions (39.1%). The main sources of errors were fatigue/overwork (80.4%) and a hectic OT environment (71.7%). Post-intervention, no incidents of medication errors were reported. In addition, there was a significant reduction in drug wastage.

Conclusions:

The SEAL project positively prevented medication errors and reduced drug wastage, which should be further validated in other clinical settings.
Bridging the pain gap after cancer surgery – Evaluating the feasibility of transitional pain service to prevent persistent postsurgical pain – A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Thota Raghu S. , Ramkiran S , Jayant Aveek , Kumar Koilada Shiv , Wajekar Anjana , Iyer Sadasivan , Ashwini M
Published: September 2024

Background and Aims:

The lack of a dedicated pain service catering to the postsurgical period has resulted in the origination of the pain–period gap. This has led to a resurgence of transitional pain service (TPS). Our objective was to evaluate the feasibility of TPS in pain practice among postsurgical cancer patients and its prevention of persistent postsurgical pain (PPSP), culminating in chronic pain catastrophising.

Methods:

The protocol for this meta-analysis was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (ID: CRD42023407190). This systematic review included articles involving all adult cancer patients undergoing cancer-related surgery experiencing pain, involving pharmacological, non-pharmacological and interventional pain modalities after an initial systematic pain assessment by pain care providers across diverse clinical specialities, targeting multimodal integrative pain management. Meta-analysis with meta-regression was conducted to analyse the feasibility of TPS with individual subgroup analysis and its relation to pain-related patient outcomes.

Results:

Three hundred seventy-four articles were evaluated, of which 14 manuscripts were included in the meta-analysis. The lack of randomised controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of TPS in preventing PPSP and pain catastrophising led to the analysis of its feasibility by meta-regression. The estimate among study variances τ2 was determined and carried out along with multivariate subgroup analysis. A regression coefficient was attained to establish the correlation between the feasibility of TPS and its patient outcome measures and opioid-sparing.

Conclusion:

TPS interventions carried out by multidisciplinary teams incorporating bio-physical-psychological pain interventions have resulted in its successful implementation with improved pain-related patient outcomes mitigating the occurrence of PPSP.
Does the resistive index of the radial artery change after arterial cannulation in patients undergoing abdominal surgery? A prospective observational study
Authors: Kumar Lakshmi , Subramaniam Rajasri , Kartha P Anandajith , Thomas Dimple E. , Patel Sunil , Kartha Niveditha
Published: September 2024

Background and Aims:

To evaluate the flow at the cannulation site in the radial artery, the resistive indices (RIs) before cannula insertion and 6 h after decannulation were measured (primary outcome). The secondary outcomes were measurement of the artery size by anteroposterior (AP) diameter at the insertion site, RI and AP diameter at a point 4 cm proximal and in the ipsilateral ulnar artery before insertion and 6 h after cannula removal.

Methods:

In 96 patients requiring an arterial line during surgery, peak systolic velocity (PSV) and end-diastolic velocity (EDV) were measured to derive RI using a linear ultrasound transducer. The RI was measured at R1 (insertion point), R2, 4 cm proximal to R1, and U1 on the ipsilateral ulnar artery. The AP diameter of the arteries at baseline R10, R20 and U10 was measured and repeated 6 h after removal of the cannula, R16, R26 and U16.

Results:

RI or AP diameter in R1 or R2 did not differ pre- and post-cannulation. Mean R10 1.143 [standard deviation (SD: 0.239)] versus R16 1.181 (SD: 0.260) m/sec [mean difference (MD): -0.0372 (95% confidence interval (CI): -0.098, 0.023), P = 0.230]. Mean AP diameter at baseline versus 6 h decannulation 0.177 (SD: 0.042) versus 0.172 (SD: 0.045) cm [MD: 0.005 (95% CI: 0.003, 0.013), P = 0.222] was also similar. The mean PSV in U10 versus U16 was higher: 0.480 (SD: 0.178) versus 0.528 (SD: 0.316) m/sec [MD: 0.120 (95% CI: -0.185, -0.054), P = 0.002] and AP diameter was also higher than baseline (P = 0.001).

Conclusion:

The flow in the radial artery did not change following cannulation. The PSV and AP diameter in the ulnar artery increased after decannulation, suggesting a compensatory increase in flow.
Thoracic spinal anaesthesia – An effective alternative to general anaesthesia in breast surgeries: A randomised, non-blinded study
Authors: Karthik G S , Srinivasan Rangalakshmi , Sudheer R , Amabareesha M , Monisha T S , Kumar M Dilip
Published: September 2024

Background and Aims:

General anaesthesia (GA) is the preferred modality for breast surgeries; however, neuraxial anaesthesia can be performed in cases where GA poses a significant risk. We hypothesise that neuraxial blockade is a safe and effective alternative to GA in short-duration breast surgeries.

Methods:

This randomised study included 30 patients of the American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I and II, who were scheduled for elective breast surgeries of a duration of less than 90 min. Group I received thoracic spinal anaesthesia, while in Group II, standardised GA was administered. The primary outcome was the time to the first rescue analgesic, and the secondary outcomes were time to recovery, patient satisfaction and the cost incurred.

Results:

The demographic characteristics of both groups were comparable (P > 0.05). The time to first rescue analgesic in Group I was more than in Group II (P = 0.001). Patient satisfaction score was superior in Group I compared to Group II (P = 0.002). The average cost was lower in Group I compared to Group II (P = 0.002). Recovery was quicker in Group I than in Group II (P = 0.001). There were no significant haemodynamic disturbances or major complications in either group.

Conclusion:

Thoracic spinal anaesthesia is an excellent alternative to GA in terms of analgesic efficacy, patient satisfaction, recovery and cost-effectiveness for short-duration breast surgeries.
False Alarms: The Intriguing Cases of Granulomatous Mastitis Mimicking Malignancy along with Review of the Literature
Authors: Dogra Natasha , Singh Bhanu Pratap , Pal Seerat , Dwivedi Surjeet Kumar , Tilak Deepti , Pothedar Jayanth
Published: September 2024

Background:

Granulomatous mastitis is a rare and challenging condition that can mimic malignancy in the breast. This condition often presents with clinical and radiological features that overlap with those of breast cancer, making it difficult to differentiate between the two based solely on clinical assessment.

Aims and Objective:

The objective of this study is to highlight the diagnostic dilemmas, the clinico-pathological profile of such cases and what enables a correct diagnosis in such cases.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective study of 5 patients with histologically proven granulomatous mastitis attending OPD/IPD at a tertiary care center in south India during a period of 18 months from Jan 2022 – Jul 23. We present five cases of granulomatous mastitis highlighting the inconsistency of the clinical, imaging and initial biopsy findings, briefly review the relevant literature and discuss the challenges associated with its diagnosis.

Results and Conclusion:

This study highlights the importance of awareness of granulomatous mastitis and its clinicopathological characterstics. The study also emphasizes that a multidisciplinary approach involving Surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and medical oncologists is crucial to accurately diagnose and manage this condition. Review of literature revealed few studies highlighting the clinic-radiological and histopathological profile of such cases of granulomatous mastitis mimicking malignancy however such studies are far less and encompass only isolated single case reports or occasional series of 2-3 cases. To our knowledge this is one of the largest case series with 5 cases highlighting the clinicopathological details and the diagnostic dilemmas.
Building Bridges: Catalyzing Institutional Change at Utah State University via Experiential Learning with Ute and Navajo Students
Authors: Soyer Mehmet , Yigit Mehmet Fatih , Gonzalez-Dogan Shyla , Ovando-Montejo Gustavo A , Ahmad Saeed , Chapoose TiSean
Published: September 2024

This article presents the development, implementation, and impact of a cultural competence course initiated by the Mentoring and Encouraging Academic Success (MESAS) Program at Utah State University (USU). The MESAS Program supports American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students through various initiatives, including the Faculty Advocate initiative, talking circles, the Indigenous Knowledge Symposium, and the Native American Living/Learning Community. Under MESAS, the cultural competence course aims to enhance appreciation among faculty, staff, and non-Indigenous students for the contributions of Native American and other underrepresented groups, while addressing institutional barriers to their academic success and social well-being.  The course has been adapted for faculty, staff, and graduate students involved in roles such as summer research mentoring and emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity in creating a supportive environment for Native American students, particularly those transitioning between campuses. The article also highlights a case study of a USU professor who applied the course's teachings in interactions with students from the Ute Tribe and Navajo Nation, illustrating the practical application of Culturally Responsive Teaching practices and the Funds of Knowledge framework. Overall, the study highlights the course's positive impact on fostering inclusive teaching practices and deepening relationships with Native American students. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on integrating cultural competence in higher education to enhance the experiences of underrepresented student populations.
Outreach as Research Activism: Using STEM Outreach as a bridge to Social Change
Authors: Beek Avis Eileen , Straub Jennifer Michelle
Published: September 2024

The STEM Explorers outreach project, headed by a Faculty of Education at a University in Ontario, Canada, brings free, hands-on, and in-community science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach events to children and their families from groups under-represented in STEM education and careers. The project provides pre-service teachers with experience facilitating inclusive approaches to STEM education and also creates a context to explore their conceptions of activism. The purpose of this phenomenographic research is to describe the experiences of these aspiring teachers to better understand the ways that outreach initiatives can impact their role as STEM education activists. Findings suggest that a positive STEM educator identity, a program of integrated and student-centered STEM learning, and possessing an activist sense of purpose, contribute to the degree to which pre-service teachers regard themselves as STEM education activists.
Research as Activism: Bridging Knowledge and Action for Transformational Change
Authors: Eizadirad Ardavan , Kilinc Emin , Straub Jennifer
Published: September 2024

Research as Activism is the fusion of scholarly inquiry with intentional advocacy and action. It transcends academic exploration by actively challenging systemic inequities and injustices, engaging marginalized communities, and driving tangible social change (hooks, 2003). Research as activism embodies a commitment to using research methodologies, epistemologies, personalized and institutional privilege, and accessible dissemination to dismantle oppressive structures, promote justice, and empower and centre voices often unheard, dismissed, silenced, or marginalized in traditional academic discourse or in community spaces (Eizadirad et al., 2023; Battiste, 2013; Simpson, 2017). As Audre Lorde (1984) emphasizes, “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives” (p. 138).
BIODIVERSIDADE E AMEAÇAS ÀS ARRAIAS DE ÁGUA DOCE NO RIO ARAGUAIA: UMA PERSPECTIVA DE CONSERVAÇÃO
Authors: Saviato Mario Junior , Bento Izadora , Gomes Isadora , Borges Ana , Martins Pedro , Silva Francisco , Saviato Pâmela , Cavalcante Carmelita
Published: September 2024

The Araguaia-Tocantins basin contains a rich diversity of fish, including stingrays of the Potamotrygonidae family (Peters, 1876), which stand out in aquatic ecosystems due to their beauty and diversity of patterns, as well as the medical importance of their members. In this sense, these organisms play fundamental roles in the food chain and in ecological interactions. However, they are subject to environmental threats, such as habitat degradation, interruption of gene flow between populations, and incisive predatory fishing. Thus, the preservation of these species requires actions that aim to safeguard natural habitats, as well as regulating their capture. The urgent need for more taxonomic and ecological studies becomes important, to increase the understanding of these organisms and subsidize conservation strategies. This study focused on identifying the different species of stingrays in a stretch of the Araguaia River. Thus, the four species identified were Paratrygon aiereba, Potamotrygon motoro, P. henlei and P. histrix, which share not only the environment, but also the threats, from predatory fishing among others. Thus, the results listed here seek to contribute to the Acta of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Saviato, et al., (2024), ActaPesca 12(2): 51-63 DOI 10.46732/Actafish.2024.12.2.51-63 52 construction of a more robust framework of knowledge about these fish and, consequently, to the preservation of biological diversity in this location.
EROS IN THE COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES GOD’S CHILDREN BY BORISAV STANKOVIĆ
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Serbia, Kopanja Jovana
Published: September 2024

In the collection of short stories God’s Children, the phenomenon of eros exists in the form of naturalism as the main characters, God’s people, socialized people from the margins, often carry traumas from childhood and youth that affect their rela- tionship to sexuality and lead to their self-exclusion from the community or to madness. Female characters are often branded as asexual and anti-erotic, which is why they turn to self-destruction. On the other hand, the world of “God‘s people” is not a world without order, on the contrary, they know very well what the order is, which is especially evident in stories that problematize male-female relationships. Among them, those characters who have a desire to socialize and return to the world of “normals” stand out.
TOKIO DO SRBIJE: JAPANSKI POGLEDI NA SRBIJU I RANI ODNOSI IZMEĐU JAPANA I SRBIJE (OD 18. DO KRAJA 19. VIJEKA)
Authors:   Kagawa College, National Institute of Tech- nology, (Mitoyo), Department of General Education, Japan, Nakazawa Takuya
Published: September 2024

In this paper, the author researches the earliest period of Japan’s relation- ship with Serbia based on primary sources. First, it was found that geographical informa- tion about Serbia was transmitted in Japan from the 18th to the middle of the 19th century, when the country was isolated from the international community, first through Dutch and then through Chinese. Next the author researches political discourses on Serbia in Japan during the Meiji period and discuss how the Japanese at that time viewed the East- ern Question. Finally, the author analyzes the visit of a Japanese prince to Serbia based on previously unknown documents.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the LexRank and LSA Algorithm in Automatic Text Summarization for Indonesian Language
Authors: Wiratmoko Galih
Published: September 2024

The aim of this study is to evaluate how effective the Lexrank algorithm and Latent semantic analysis (LSA) are in automatic text summarization for the Indonesian language. This research focuses on natural language processing and handling of excessive data. We applied both algorithms to generate text summaries using the INDOSUM dataset, which contains about 20,000 news articles in Indonesian with manual summaries. To assess performance, the ROUGE metric was used, which includes aspects of precision, recall, and F1 score. In all tested metrics, LSA outperformed Lexrank. LSA had a precision of 0.57, recall of 0.67, and an F1 score of 0.59, whereas Lexrank had a precision of 0.46, recall of 0.52, and an F1 score of 0.48. These result indicate that LSA is better at gathering important information from the original text than Lexrank.
Strategi Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Program CSR PT INALUM di Wisata Sawah Raja
Authors: Dany Mustafa  , Rizka Khoirulika  , Mhd. Alex Ridwan  , Thaofan Dinar Eko Saputro
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini menjawab pertanyaan tentang bagaimana strategi pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam program CSR PT INALUM di Wisata Sawah Raja. Sebab, berbeda dengan konteks umum dimana strategi pemberdayaan masyarakat banyak diteliti, dalam konteks CSR strategi pemberdayaan masyarakat masih minim. Teori utama yang digunakan untuk menganalisis hal ini adalah strategi pemberdayaan masyarakat yang dikembangkan oleh Civera, de Colle, & Casalegno (2019). Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan desain studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan datanya adalah observasi, wawancara, dokumen, bahan digital, dan FGD. Selanjutnya peneliti melakukan analisis data secara tematik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kekuatan utama CSR PT INALUM terletak pada pendanaan dan kedekatan sosialnya. Hal ini tercermin dalam strateginya yang meliputi: 1) memenuhi kebutuhan dasar buruh tani dan ibu-Ibu PKK; 2) menjunjung tinggi HAM dengan tidak diskriminatif terhadap difabel; 3) merintis dan mempertahankan pendapatan Wisata Sawah Raja; 4) mengembangkan kemampuan penggerak Wisata Sawah Raja; 5) meningkatkan kesadaran dan keterampilan dalam pengambilan keputusan; 6) mendukung penciptaan bisnis tenun songket Melayu dan inovasi kuliner kolak cabe; 7) penguatan tata kelola dan struktur organisasi BUMDes; 8) mengembangkan kemitraan kolaboratif antar institusi sosial. Dengan demikian, upaya pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam konteks CSR untuk mengatasi sistem yang tidak adil menjadi lebih terstruktur dan sistematis. Meski begitu, ada catatan penting dalam program CSR PT INALUM, yakni tidak adanya fasilitator pemberdayaan masyarakat.
Utilization of Buton Granular Asphalt (BGA) as Asphalt and Filler Content Substitution Material – in Asphalt Concrete Mixture- Wearing Course
Authors:   Civil Engineering Dept, University of Sulawesi Tenggara, Kendari, Indonesia, Hujiyanto Hujiyanto , Hasina Hado ,   Civil Engineering Dept, University of Sulawesi Tenggara, Kendari, Indonesia, Siolimbona Indra ,   Civil Engineering Dept, University of Sulawesi Tenggara, Kendari, Indonesia
Published: September 2024

Roads are one of the infrastructure that is urgently needed in improving the accessibility of an area and has a crucial role as a connecting infrastructure that facilitates the transportation of people and goods. This road must be able to handle the volume of traffic according to the plan, so planning must ensure smooth transportation. Asbuton can be used as a binding material on road pavements. However, the use of buton asphalt as a road construction material in Indonesia has not had a significant impact on infrastructure development carried out by the government. The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics of Marshall’s test value using Buton Granural Asphalt as a substitute for filler and Fine Aggregate in the mixture of Asphalt Concrete – Wearing Course (AC – WC). The type of data used is primary data obtained from laboratory test results and secondary data obtained from SNI Bina Marga 2018 rev.2. The results showed that with the addition of 19% BGA (Buton Granular Asphalt) as a filler and fine aggregate material, the stability of the mixture could be increased up to 2369,8 kg with the addition of BGA, when compared to aggregate without BGA, the stability value was higher. Based on the test of the characteristics of the 0% BGA mixture marshall obtained a density value of 2,304 t/m³, stability of 1240,6 kg, fatigue of 3.4 mm, Marshall Quotient (MQ) of 366,0 kg/mm, VMA of 16,3%, VFB of 76.2%, VIM of 3.9%. Marshall testing on a mixture of 19% BGA obtained a density value of 2325,0 t/m³, Stability of 2369,8 kg, Fatigue of 3.4 mm, Marshall Quotient(MQ) of 697,1 kg/mm, VMA of 15,4%, VFB of 80,0%, VIM of 3.1%. All test parameters meet the standards set out in the 2018 General Bina Marga specification for revision 2 road and bridge construction work, so that AC-WC asphalt concrete with 0% and 19% BGA substitution can be used.
Analysis of the Relationship between Inflammatory Activity and Fecal Calprotectin Levels and Fecal Occult Blood as Biomarkers for Gastritis Sufferers
Authors:   Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health Jakarta III, Indonesia, Lestari Diah , Nurhikmah Nurhikmah ,   Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health Jakarta III, Indonesia, Setiawan Lyana ,   Mitra Kemayoran Hospital, Kemayoran District, Centre of Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: September 2024

Gastritis is a disease in the form of inflammation of the stomach. Inflammatory activity in gastritis sufferers can be detected through biomarker examinations such as fecal calprotectin and fecal occult blood tests (FOB). This study was to analyze the relationship between inflammatory activity and fecal calprotectin levels and occult blood as a biomarker in chronic gastritis sufferers. The research method uses a cross-sectional design, Chi-Square statistical test data analysis, with a confidence level of 95% (α 0.05). The research used secondary data with a sample size of 64 people suffering from chronic gastritis who experienced inflammation that developed gradually over a long period of time. Research variables were obtained from Local Information System (LIS) Laboratory data for inflammatory activity of non-active chronic gastritis and histologically active chronic gastritis, fecal calprotectin and occult blood from the measurement results of the fecal calprotectin reagent test kit insert and FOB oncoprobe. The results of the study showed that 30.4% of positive occult blood and 54.3% fecal calprotectin levels increased significantly in non-active chronic gastritis inflammatory activity. The results of the analysis showed that there was no significant relationship between inflammatory activity and fecal calprotectin levels with a p-value of 0.413 (p>0.05) and there was no relationship between inflammatory activity and occult blood (FOB) p-value 1.000 (p>0.05 ) in chronic gastritis sufferers. The conclusion is that there is no significant relationship between inflammatory activity and fecal calprotectin levels and occult blood as a biomarker in chronic gastritis sufferers.
Potential of Eco-enzyme Averrhoa bilimbi L. Fruit as an Innovation in Tempeh Wastewater Treatment in Plaju District, South Sumatra
Authors: Soleha Siti , Maretha Delima Engga , Saputra Andi
Published: September 2024

Tempeh home industries have been established in residential areas, one of which is in the assisted village of PT Pertamina Internasional RU III Plaju Factory, Palembang, South Sumatra. Eco-enzyme is one of the methods for processing and reducing pollutant organic matter in liquid waste. This study aims to determine the eco-enzyme characteristics of Averrhoa bilimbi L. fruit and exploit its potential to reduce chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solid (TSS), and total dissolved solid (TDS) in tempeh wastewater. Eco-enzymes are characterized by measuring pH, COD, TSS, TDS, and most probable number (MPN). The reduction in COD, TSS and TDS of tempeh wastewater was observed using a simple bioreactor which was treated with the addition of 10% eco-enzyme (three replicates) and without the addition of eco-enzyme (control). The characterization results showed that the eco-enzyme of A. bilimbi L. fruit had a pH of 1.84, COD of 85.33 mg/L, TSS of 440 mg/L, TDS of 15,800 mg/L, protein concentration of 0.459 U/mg, and MPN value of 0.03 CFU/100 mL. The COD value of tempeh liquid waste can be reduced from the initial COD of 256 to 154.67 mg/L. The TSS value of tempeh wastewater decreased by 60% from the initial value of 4,000 mg/L. It takes 18 days to reduce the TSS content below the quality standard. The TDS value of tempeh liquid waste can be reduced by 70% from the initial TDS of 7,333.33 to 1,666.67 mg/L.
From Properties of Virtual Photon to Wave-Particle Duality
Authors:   State University of Management (Retired), Moscow, Russian Federation, Borisovna Boldyreva Liudmila
Published: September 2024

The aim of this work is to show that the wave properties of quantum objects are determined by the wave properties of virtual photons created by these objects: in particular, the frequency of the wave function of quantum object equals the frequency of precession of spin of virtual photon created by the quantum object. The quantum objects called as “entangled” are objects having equal and co-oriented frequencies of precession of spin of virtual photons created by these quantum objects. The quantum correlations between quantum objects are accomplished by spin supercurrent transferring angular momentum (angles of precession and angles of deflection) between precessing spins of virtual photons created by the objects. The creation of interference pattern by quantum objects passing through a crystal lattice can be a result of existence of two properties of virtual photons: first, the existence of electric and spin components that might interact with the crystal lattice; secondly, these components perform periodic oscillation and the time between two such interactions is a multiple of the oscillation period.