bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determinantes sociales que inciden a la atención odontológica en el Hospital San Francisco Javier, Distrito de Cañazas, provincia de Veraguas, años 2021
Authors: Zeballos Jannesis
Published: November 2023

La población del Distrito de Cañazas sufre múltiples problemas de salud, y durante los dos últimos años se ha notado una disminución en la asistencia a la consulta odontológica en el Hospital San Francisco Javier de dicho Distrito; algunos pacientes se ausentan incluso por más de 3 años, poniendo en riesgo su salud bucal. El objetivo principal de esta investigación es identificar los determinantes sociales que le impiden a los pacientes asistir al servicio de odontología. Las variables analizadas son: el bajo nivel de escolaridad, el ingreso familiar, y la accesibilidad geográfica a la consulta odontológica. Dicho estudio se realizó dentro del tipo de investigación descriptiva y transversal. Los resultados que surgieron del estudio determinaron las variables que más inciden en la inasistencia a las citas odontológicas y se hicieron las recomendaciones al Departamento de Odontología con la finalidad de mejorar la atención.
The History of Taiwan
Authors: Li Xiaobing
Published: November 2023

This one-volume handbook explores the history of Taiwan, from its prehistory to its Japanese colonization to its tumultuous relationship with China in the 21st century.

This addition to the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series focuses on significant events in the history of Taiwan, from ancient history to the present. Following the general series format, the book opens with the series foreword and a chronology of key events in Taiwan's history.
Mass Shootings
Authors: Schildkraut Jaclyn , Elsass H. Jaymi
Published: November 2023

This book provides readers and researchers with a critical examination of mass shootings as told by the media, offering research-based, factual answers to oft-asked questions and investigating common myths about these tragic events.

When a mass shooting happens, the news media is flooded with headlines and breaking information about the shooters, victims, and acts themselves. What is notably absent in the news reporting are any concrete details that serve to inform news consumers how prevalent these mass shootings really are (or are not, when considering crime statistics as a whole), what legitimate causes for concern are, and how likely an individual is to be involved in such an incident. Instead, these events often are used as catalysts for conversations about larger issues such as gun control and mental health care reform.

What critical points are we missing when the media focuses on only what "people want to hear"? This book explores the media attention to mass shootings and helps readers understand the problem of mass shootings and public gun violence from its inception to its existence in contemporary society. It discusses how the issue is defined, its history, and its prevalence in both the United States and other countries, and provides an exploration of the responses to these events and strategies for the prevention of future violence.

The book focuses on the myths purported about these unfortunate events, their victims, and their perpetrators through typical U.S. media coverage as well as evidence-based facts to contradict such narratives. The book's authors pay primary attention to contemporary shootings in the United States but also discuss early events dating back to the 1700s and those occurring internationally. The accessible writing enables readers of varying grade levels, including laypersons, to gain a more in-depth—and accurate—understanding of the context of mass shootings in the United States. As a result, readers will be better able to contribute to meaningful discussions related to mass shooting events and the resulting responses and policies.
Energy transition ambitions of four national oil and gas companies in South America
Authors:   Stockholm Environment Institute, Strambo Claudia , Calles Almeida Patricio , Arond Elisa
Published: November 2023

This report explores what (if any) diversification strategies national oil and gas companies (NOGCs) are employing to engage in an energy transition, with a focus on four South American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador.The authors identify how four South American NOGCs are preparing to transform in the face of climate change and the energy transition. They do so by looking at these companies’ publicly stated ambitions regarding diversification: they focus in particular on whether and how these companies are leaving fossil fuels behind, as a sign of transforming their core business and moving towards a more structural transformation overall in society. The four South American NOGCs are Ecopetrol (Colombia), Petrobras (Brazil), Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YPF, Argentina) and EP Petroecuador (Ecuador). While all four companies are controlled by their national governments, three are also public companies that are traded on domestic and international stock markets. This report can serve as a resource for comparative analysis and to inform transition strategies in oil and gas–producing countries, for energy and finance researchers, professionals working within NOGCs, and policymakers shaping NOGCs’ missions, strategies and investments. Key messages National oil and gas companies, or NOGCs, must transform to survive and fit into a new global dynamic for mitigating the impacts of climate change. While navigating their roles in generating public revenue and domestic employment, enabling public services, and other characteristics, they will also have to overcome institutional barriers in order to accelerate their diversification into non-fossil fuel businesses. Diversification to new low-carbon businesses is a part of but not the priority for decarbonization for four of South America’s NOGCs. These four South American NOGCs have limited capacity to expand into new low-carbon businesses. More research is needed to assess and strengthen South American NOGCs’ preparedness for a transition to a low-carbon future, including factors such as financial, technical and managerial capabilities, and their role in national and global political economies.
LEGAL ENTITIES AS A SUBJECT OF PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW
Authors:   Tashkent State University of Law, Jurayeva Muslima
Published: November 2023

This article analyzes, firstly, the definition of the meaning of the concept of “legal entity” in a general sense, and secondly, the determination of the concept, types and features as a subject of private international law. The article studied this topic using the example of an arbitration case that arose between banks of the Russian Federation and foreign banks. The article also shows the difference between such concepts as “the criterion of incorporation,” “the criterion of legal entities location,” “the criterion of legal entity’s principal place of business.” In conclusion, the author will provide proposals for the future development of this branch of law.
"APPLICATION OF ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF INVESTMENT DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN"
Authors:   Tashkent State University of Law, Yakubova Madinabonu
Published: November 2023

"Given the perceived benefits of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes, such as negotiation and mediation and their importance, it would seem that it is an appropriate option for an investment dispute to opt for. This paper will emphasize the fact that opting for ADR provides fast, cheap, effective, and flexible dispute resolution. However, it does not mean to ignore the fact that there is a possibility of risks associated with the use of these alternatives. One of the main areas in which legal reforms need to be introduced in Uzbekistan is to achieve greater success in using alternative methods to quickly and efficiently resolve disputes that have arisen. In order to improve the system of protecting the rights and legitimate interests of individuals and legal entities, and expanding alternative options for resolving disputes, as well as dramatically increasing the role of the mediation institution, arbitration courts and international arbitration in optimizing the volume of work in courts, it is necessary to take drastic measures to apply alternative legal methods for resolving investment disputes. In this article, the author examines the term and general classification of alternative methods of settling investment disputes; its formation and development in Uzbekistan; and also gives the expected results that can be achieved with more active use of alternative methods of settling disputes in the Republic of Uzbekistan."
Types of arbitration courts and their classification
Authors:   Tashkent State University of Law, Khakberdiev Abdumurad
Published: November 2023

In the context of modernization and reform in the world, the ongoing reforms in the field of law enforcement and the judiciary is primarily aimed at the full protection of human rights, freedoms and legitimate interests. Over the past period, a wide range of organizational and legal measures have been taken to gradually strengthen the judiciary, ensure the independence of the judiciary, and reliably protect human and civil rights and freedoms. There are also problems with arbitration today. This article examines the classification of arbitration courts as one of the types of alternative dispute resolution and their types with an analysis of foreign experience. The types of arbitration courts have been studied in accordance with their classification in accordance with our national legislation, and appropriate proposals and recommendations have been made. This article addresses these issues
Qualification of crimes of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Authors:   Tashkent State University of Law, Haydarov Jaloliddin
Published: November 2023

The study provides, giving a detailed legal definition of the criminal structure of crimes of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, comparative and legal analysis of national and foreign legislation on liability for torture and related crimes with the usage of international conventions, qualification of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. In addition, clear and detailed proposals have been put forward to improve the legislation, in particular the Criminal Code, through the study of international experience and norms of international law. A number of recommendations have been developed for a fundamental improvement in law enforcement practice, with an analytical and legal analysis of existing shortcomings in the legal system based on the results of data on cases of torture. With this topic it is clarified the composition of crimes related to torture and other illegal treatment or punishment. The subjective and objective sides of the crime and the basis of qualification, as well as its problems on qualifying the crime are clearly defined
Principles of international cooperation in the field of preventing illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors
Authors:   Customs Institute, Musaev Djamaliddin
Published: November 2023

The author raises the problem of international cooperation between states in the field of illegal circulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. References are given to the main, signed in different years, conventions concerning this problem. The general principles of combating crime developed by the United Nations are considered. The historical experience of combating crime is analyzed. It is noted that the UN congresses on the prevention of crime and the treatment of offenders play a special role in preventing and combating transnational organized crime. Analyzed the main international normative legal acts in this area. The mechanisms of adoption and the forms of practical application of these conventions are disclosed, as well as an analysis of the situation in the world with regard to drug trafficking, options for resolving the problem by strengthening the international system of control over drug trafficking are proposed. The article also highlights the current state of international legal cooperation between states in countering the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The characteristic features of the approach to overcoming the current situation in the field of drug use, the use of various methods of countering this negative phenomenon in the process of suppressing illegal actions are analyzed. The necessity of joint use of methods of combating the global problem of all mankind has been identified and substantiated
Financing of investments and public procurement in the Provincial Municipality of Picota, Peru
Authors: Menor Llamo Judith , Menor Llamo Dina Celeni
Published: November 2023

The objective of this scientific article is to determine the relationship between investment financing and public procurement in the Provincial Municipality of Picota, Peru. It is a quantitative study, applied, descriptive-correlational, non-experimental design, comprised of 42 collaborators of the municipality. The instrument used was the questionnaire. The most relevant results showed that the level of investment financing in the municipality is medium in 76%, the level of public procurement is medium in 64%, and there is a relationship between the components of investment financing and public procurement, whose significance was less than P-value 0.01. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between investment financing and public procurement, supported by a bilateral significance of .001 < 0.01. Moreover, the Pearson correlation was strong positive at .745. Therefore, the following alternative hypothesis was accepted: The relationship between investment financing and public procurement in the Provincial Municipality of Picota is significant.
La psicología como clave para las decisiones comerciales:
Authors: Navas Maldonado Er , Beltrán Enríquez José Antonio , Martínez Contreras María Teresa
Published: November 2023

El impacto de la psicología en las decisiones comerciales sucede en varios aspectos, como el comportamiento del consumidor, las estrategias de marketing, el comportamiento organizacional y las compras. En este artículo, brindamos una descripción general de cómo la psicología da forma a las decisiones comerciales destacando la importancia de integrar los conocimientos psicológicos en las operaciones comerciales; también enfatizamos la necesidad de realizar más investigaciones para mejorar nuestra comprensión de la intrincada relación entre la psicología y los negocios. En los últimos años, dos campos de estudio han ganado popularidad: el marketing y la psicología aplicada. El marketing se enfoca en brindar valor a los clientes y explora cómo la psicología humana influye en la toma de decisiones comerciales. Estos campos se complementan entre sí y se pueden utilizar para comprender e influir en el comportamiento del consumidor de manera eficiente. La investigación ha encontrado que las decisiones comerciales de las personas no siempre son racionales y, a menudo, están influenciadas por sesgos cognitivos, como la aversión a las pérdidas, los efectos de encuadre y el exceso de confianza. Como resultado, las personas toman decisiones no óptimas, como pagar de más por un seguro, realizar inversiones riesgosas y compras innecesarias o riesgosas. Los conocimientos psicológicos se pueden utilizar para comprender y predecir cómo los consumidores perciben, valoran y utilizan los comercializables, lo que puede ayudar a las empresas a diseñar estrategias de marketing efectivas.
“Emprendedurismo”
Authors: Martínez Contreras María Teresa , Beltrán Enríquez José Antonio , Navas Maldonado Er
Published: November 2023

El rol de la mujer se ha venido modificando con el paso de los años, ha ido ganando visibilidad en diferentes rubros desde contar con preparación profesional como el incursionar en el emprendimiento y los negocios, las características personales de las mujeres se han hecho latentes en todos los ámbitos ya que son más organizadas, responsables, soñadoras, creativas y apasionadas, les gusta asumir riesgos y hacer frente a sus compromisos, lo que les ha permitido contar con una mejor calidad de vida tanto personal como profesional. Hablar de otras personas es mucho más fácil que hablar de uno mismo, el día de hoy me toca hacerlo, compartir con todos ustedes mi propia historia, historia de una mujer guerrera, trabajadora, incansable, emprendedora, empoderada, que siempre ha procurado su superación personal y profesional y a la que, aunque se le han presentado momentos difíciles, no se ha rendido y ha luchado por salir adelante en todos los aspectos de su vida, cuidando siempre a su familia, trabajando y emprendiendo constantemente para salir adelante.
UROLOGICAL WAR INJURIES. THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES DURING THE MEDICAL EVACUATION STAGES
Authors:   432 Order of the Red Star main military clinical medical center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus, I. D. Dub , M. V. Doronin ,   432 Order of the Red Star main military clinical medical center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus, E. S. Shpilenya , V. N. Bordakov ,   Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, S. V. Stoma ,   432 Order of the Red Star main military clinical medical center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus, V. M. Savitski ,   432 Order of the Red Star main military clinical medical center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus
Published: November 2023

The article summarizes the experience of domestic and foreign specialists in the field of treatment of combat urological injury at the stages of medical evacuation. First of all, we described the surgical tactics of treating the wounded at the stage of qualified care, where, as a rule, there is no urologist. Modern methods of treating urological trauma in a multidisciplinary medical center are considered. The article is supplemented with general information about the tactics of "damage control" and its private activities regarding urological trauma.
PATHOGENETIC BIOCHEMICAL ASPECTS IN TRUE AND INFECTED POSTPARTUM UTERINE SUBINVOLUTION
Authors:   Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, I. A. Veres , O. A. Peresada ,   Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, V. P. Sokol ,   Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education
Published: November 2023

The aim of the study was to analyze the activity of cholinesterase, the content of norepinephrine, monoamine oxidase, TNF-α, procalcitonin, highly sensitive CRP in the blood serum of puerperas with various types of postpartum uterine subinvolution. A survey of 111 puerperas (mean age 25.1±2.3) who were hospitalized in the physiological department of the 3rd City Clinical Hospital named after E.V. Klumova, Minsk. All patients were divided into the following groups: 1st – 34 puerperas with infected subinvolution (mean age 22.6±2.0); 2nd – 45 puerperas with true true (mean age 23.0±2.1). The control group consisted of 32 puerperas with a physiological postpartum period (mean age 25.4±1.9). The obtained results demonstrated that an important link in the pathogenesis of postpartum subinvolution of the uterus is a decrease in the content of norepinephrine and an increase in the activity of cholinesterase in the blood serum. The threshold level of HoA concentration was 57.8 ng/ml (ROC-curve area 0.98±0.02; CI 0.95-1.0; p < 0.001), PN was 97.0%, DS 94.0%. The threshold level of ChE activity was 4124 U/l (ROC-curve area 0.94±0.03; CI 0.88-1.0; p < 0.001), PM was 93.0%, DS 88.0%. The conducted ROC-analysis allows us to regard the studied parameters as predictors of the development of SCI, which makes it possible to conduct a reliable and timely differential diagnosis of the normal and complicated course of puerperia. A significant increase in the level of C-reactive protein up to 17.4±1.2 mg/l (p = 0.001) and procalcitonin up to 0.8±0.03 mg/l (p = 0.001), as well as an increase in the concentration TNF-α up to 336.0±96.0 (p = 0.007) compared with normal data. Therefore, the treatment of postpartum subinvolution of the uterus, accompanied by hypotension and congestion in the uterine cavity, should be aimed at stimulating the adreno- and cholinergic parts of the ANS.
THE BURDEN OF INFECTIONS IN THE CONDITIONS OF MILITARY CONFLICTS
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, S. M. Lebedev
Published: November 2023

The article presents the relevance of infectious diseases of military epidemiological significance in the conditions of military conflicts, as well as approaches to the specific protection of military personnel. In the conditions of military operations, a significant proportion of non-combat sanitary losses are associated with endemic diseases of an infectious nature. A review of strategies and tactics for specific protection of military personnel based on the experience of different states showed the presence of a wider list of infectious diseases in the calendars of preventive vaccinations for epidemic indications, in comparison with the calendars for immunization of the civilian population. An important task of military epidemiology is to predict epidemiological situations with a high risk of outbreaks of infectious diseases in combat conditions or during the deployment of military personnel in areas with various endemic and geographic features.
THE FIRST EXPERIENCE OF LAPAROSCOPIC LEFT-SIDED LATERAL LIVER SECTIONECTOMY FOR ECHINOCOCCOSIS
Authors:   Grodno State Medical University, R. S. Shilo , E. V. Mogilevec ,   Grodno State Medical University, I. G. Zhuk ,   Grodno State Medical University, K. S. Belyuk ,   Grodno State Medical University, O. S. Soroka ,   Grodno University Clinic, A. A. Denishchik ,   Grodno State Medical University
Published: November 2023

Introduction. Echinococc is a biohelminthiasis that mainly affects the liver. Annually in the Republic of Belarus is registered 10–18 cases of echinococcal lesions, most of which are asymptomatic. The purpose of the study. Analysis of the results of the first experience of performing laparoscopic left-sided lateral sectionectomy in hepatic echinococcosis. Material and methods. The article presents the successful experience of treating a patient with echinococcosis of the liver, who underwent laparoscopic left-sided lateral liver sectionectomy for the first time in the Grodno University Clinic. Results. We applied laparoscopic intrahepatic isolation, hardware stitching and clipping of the glissone legs of the II and III segments of the liver, which contributed to the anatomical resection of the left lateral sector, achieving reliable hemostasis and cholestasis. No complications were observed in postoperative period. Conclusions. Laparoscopic left–sided lateral sectionectomy using intrahepatic glissone access is a safe and affordable operation in patients with echinococcal lesions of the II and III segments of the liver.
RESULTS OF USING ADJUVANT SYSTEMIC AND INTRAPERITONEAL CHEMOTHERAPY IN PT1-4N1-3M0 GASTRIC CANCER TREATMENT
Authors:   Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Oncology and Medical Radiology named after. N. N. Alexandrova, A. V. Ivanov , M. Yu. Reutovich ,   Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, O. V. Krasko ,   Joint Institute of Informatics Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Published: November 2023

Introduction. The currently used standard of radically treating locally advanced gastric cancer (IGC) employs a combination of radical surgery and adjuvant polychemotherapy (APCT) that cannot prevent metachronous peritoneal dissemination (MPD), especially when treating infiltrative lGC. Therefore, it needs to be supplemented by intraperitoneal chemotherapy (ICT). Objectives. Evaluating survival rates and cumulative incidence of рТ1-4N1-3M0 lGC after administering normothermic ICT and systemic capecitabine/oxaliplatin APCT. Materials and methods. Long-term results of radical surgery performed on 341 lGC patients (pT1-4N1-3M0, type III-IV on the R. Borrmann scale) were analyzed. The adjuvant treatment comprised cisplatin-based normothermic ICT and capecitabine/oxaliplatin APCT. Long-term treatment results were analyzed by means of the Kaplan-Meyer multiplier estimation method, competing risks analysis to evaluate cumulative incidence (CI) of progression including that of MPD. The Fine-Gray model was used to assess the effect of ICT and APCT on the risks of tumor progression (MPD, distant lymphohematogenous metastases (RLHM) and their combinations). Results. The application of normothermic ICT and APCT resulted in the decrease (1) in the 3-year CI of tumor progression in comparison to surgical treatment alone (59.7±3.1%), scoring after each of these procedures 48.3±9.6% and 37±6.9%, respectively, (р = 0.001); (2) in the 3-year MPD CI (in an isolated variant) in comparison to surgical treatment alone - 732 Both normothermic ICT and APCT reduce the risk of developing MPD (in an isolated variant) in comparison to surgical treatment - HR 0.31 (95% confidence interval 0.12-0.80), р = 0.016and HR 0.17 (95% confidence interval 0.06-0.47), р < 0.001, without effecting RLHM and combined MPD+RLGM development risks (р > 0.05). Conclusion. The possibility of preventing MPD after administering systemic APCT and normothermic ICT highlights the importance of accounting the extent of drug therapy in evaluating the probability of MPD development after lGC radical surgery.
Genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data reveal potential candidate genes for litter traits in a Yorkshire pig population
Authors: Zhang Yu , Lai Jinhua , Wang Xiaoyi , Li Mingli , Zhang Yanlin , Ji Chunlv , Chen Qiang , Lu Shaoxiong
Published: November 2023

Abstract. The litter trait is one of the most important economic traits, and increasing litter size is of great economic value in the pig industry. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying pig litter traits remain elusive. To identify molecular markers and candidate genes for pig litter traits, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) and selection signature analysis were conducted in a Yorkshire pig population. A total of 518 producing sows were genotyped with Illumina Porcine SNP 50 BeadChip, and 1969 farrowing records for the total number born (TNB), the number born alive (NBA), piglets born dead (PBD), and litter weight born alive (LWB) were collected. Then, a GWAS was performed for the four litter traits using a repeatability model. Based on the estimated breeding values (EBVs) of TNB, 15 high- and 15 low-prolificacy individuals were selected from the 518 sows to implement selection signature analysis. Subsequently, the selection signatures affecting the litter traits of sows were detected by using two methods including the fixation index (FST) and θπ. Combining the results of the GWAS and selection signature analysis, 20 promising candidate genes (NKAIN2, IGF1R, KISS1R, TYRO3, SPINT1, ADGRF5, APC2, PTBP1, CLCN3, CBR4, HPF1, FAM174A, SCP2, CLIC1, ZFYVE9, SPATA33, KIF5C, EPC2, GABRA2, and GABRA4) were identified. These findings provide novel insights into the genetic basis of pig litter traits and will be helpful for improving the reproductive performances of sows in pig breeding.
No severe ozone depletion in the tropical stratosphere in recent decades
Authors: Kuttippurath Jayanarayanan , Gopikrishnan Gopalakrishna Pillai , Müller Rolf , Godin-Beekmann Sophie , Brioude Jerome
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Stratospheric ozone is an important constituent of the atmosphere. Significant changes in its concentrations have great consequences for the environment in general and for ecosystems, in particular. Here, we analyse ground-based, ozonesonde and satellite ozone measurements, and reanalysis data to examine the ozone depletion in the tropics, and the spatiotemporal trends in ozone during the past five decades (1980–2020). In the tropics, the amount of column ozone is small (250–270 DU) compared to high and mid-latitudes. In addition, the tropical total ozone trend is very small (±0–0.2 DU/yr), compared to high (±1–1.5 DU/yr) and mid-latitudes (±0.75–1 DU/yr) of both hemispheres as estimated for the period 1998–2018. No measurements and no analyses show any signature of severe stratospheric ozone depletion in the tropics in contrast to a recent claim. Finally, it is very unlikely that an ozone hole would occur outside the Antarctic today with respect to the current stratospheric halogen levels.
H2O and Cl in deep crustal melts: the message of melt inclusions in metamorphic rocks
Authors: Ferrero Silvio , Borghini Alessia , Remusat Laurent , Nicoli Gautier , Wunder Bernd , Braga Roberto
Published: November 2023

Abstract. The use of NanoSIMS on primary melt inclusions in partially melted rocks is a powerful approach to clarify the budget of volatiles at depth during crust formation and its reworking. Anatectic melt inclusions are indeed gateways to quantify H2O, halogens and other species (e.g. CO2, N) partitioned into the deep partial melts generated during metamorphism of the continental crust. Here we present new datasets of NanoSIMS measurements of H2O and Cl in preserved melt inclusions from metamorphic rocks with different protoliths – magmatic or sedimentary – which underwent partial melting at different pressure–temperature–fluid conditions. These new datasets are then compared with similar data on natural anatectic melts available in the literature to date. Our study provides novel, precise constraints for the H2O content in natural melts formed at high pressure, a field previously investigated mostly via experiments. We also show that H2O heterogeneities in partial melts at the microscale are common, regardless of the rock protolith. Correlations between H2O contents and P–T values can be identified merging new and old data on anatectic inclusions via NanoSIMS. Overall, the data acquired so far indicate that silicate melt generation in nature always requires H2O, even for the hottest melts found so far (>1000 ∘C). Moreover, in agreement with previous work, preserved glassy inclusions always appear to be poorer in H2O than crystallized ones, regardless of their chemical system and/or P–T conditions of formation. Finally, this study reports the very first NanoSIMS data on Cl (often in amounts >1000 ppm) acquired in situ on natural anatectic melts, showing how anatectic melt inclusions – additionally to magmatic ones – may become a powerful tool to clarify the role of halogens in many geological processes, not only in crustal evolution but also in ore deposit formation.
Feature Extraction Based Machine Learning Approach for Bone Cancer Detection
Authors: Krishnamoorthy Punithavathi , Madhurasree G.
Published: November 2023

Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in the bones. Though it can happen in any bone, it commonly happens in long bones like the legs and arms. As a result, early detection and categorization of bone cancers have become critical for treating patients. A wavelet-based segmentation algorithm was utilized in this work to detect bone cancers. The segmented bone cancer components were then processed further for categorization. The enhanced convolutional neural network (ECNN) classification was employed in this investigation to differentiate between benign and malignant bone cancers. Collect multiple photos and use wavelet transform features to extract a trained classifier model. Sensitivity (97%), Specificity (97%), Precision (98%), Accuracy (97.5%), and F1Score (97.5) are the performance metrics for the ECNN deep learning (DL) algorithm. According to the results, ECNN deep learning beats deep learning methods, including SVM, ANN, and RNN. As a result, the ECNN deep learning technology can be used to diagnose bone cancer more accurately. Based on histology pictures, our enhanced model performs at the cutting edge of detecting osteosarcoma cancer.
Assessing the impact of disasters on transport networks
Authors:   , Bashir Nadia
Published: November 2023

Floods of Brisbane have compelled researchers to investigate ways to assess the impacts of these floods on the road networks and to design solutions that will help the decision-makers in prioritising investments on roads that are critical for connectivity and operability of the networks before, during and after the disasters. This research, therefore, serves two primary goals. Firstly, it identifies the vulnerable communities within Brisbane, and secondly, it proposes an add-on decision-making tool for Benefit-Cost Analysis of critical transport infrastructure - which considers community focussed parameters of robustness, accessibility and operability of the road network.
La campana del abad Samsón de Córdoba (s. X): un vestigio único del paisaje sonoro de la cristiandad latina altomedieval
Authors: González Gomis José Benjamín , Quintana Gómez Samuel
Published: November 2023

Con el fin de conocer el comportamiento sónico de la campana del abad Samsón (s. X), se ha establecido una metodología que aúna presupuestos teóricos y cuantitativos propios de las ciencias sociales y físicas. Se ha realizado a partir de una conjunción multidisciplinar basada principalmente en la arqueología de los sentidos, la arqueo-musicología y la teoría acústica y vibracional. La contextualización cultural de la campana ha permitido constatar la singularidad de la pieza y su valor como caso único en el entorno europeo anterior al año 1000. Una sesión de medición acústica en el Museo Arqueológico de Córdoba ha permitido aproximarse a la sonoridad actual de la campana. La señal de audio obtenida ha sido sometida a diversos procesos de los que se han extraído datos valiosos para su caracterización sónica. El análisis acústico ha permitido constatar el elevado brillo, rugosidad, inarmonicidad y frecuencia fundamental del sonido, caracterizado por su intensidad en una franja frecuencial de 3000 Hz a 5000 Hz. Sus características tímbricas la alejan de los valores habituales en las campanas de iglesia posteriores, a partir del siglo XVIII y que han configurado el imaginario sónico de las campanas.
أثر تبني الشركات للمسؤولية الاجتماعية على رضا الموظفين (دراسة ميدانية)
Authors:   ماجستير إدارة أعمال، جامعة أم القرى، المملكة العربية السعودية, الزهراني فيصل
Published: November 2023

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة أثر تبني المسؤولية الاجتماعية على الرضا الوظيفي للعاملين بالشركة، واشتمل البحث على مبحثين جاء في المبحث الأول: المسؤولية الاجتماعية ومفهومها، ونظريات المسؤولية الاجتماعية، وأهمية وأهداف المسؤولية الاجتماعية، وفي المبحث الثاني: الرضا الوظيفي ومفهومه، وأهمية وأبعاد الرضا الوظيفي، وعلاقة المسؤولية الاجتماعية بالرضا الوظيفي. ولتحقيق هذا الهدف اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي المسحي، وتم الاعتماد على الاستبانة كأداة للحصول على البيانات، وكانت عينة الدراسة بالطريقة العشوائية البسيطة، حيث تم توزيع 100 استمارة على العاملين بالشركة وتم استرجاع 76 استمارة. وعلى ضوء ذلك تم استخدام برنامج التحليل الاحصائي SPSS لتحليل البيانات. وعليه تم التوصل الى نتيجة ان شركة تمارس المسؤولية الاجتماعية بدرجة اعلى من المتوسط وذلك بناءً على حساب متوسط أبعاد المسؤولية الاجتماعية كما اوضحت الدراسة انه يوجد أثر إيجابي للمسؤولية الاجتماعية على الرضا الوظيفي بنسبة 69%. وبناءً على ما توصلت له الدراسة نوصي بالعمل على إنشاء إدارة متخصصة بالمسؤولية الاجتماعية تهتم بالشؤون الاجتماعية للشركة على الشركة وتعزيز ثقافة المسؤولية الاجتماعية وسط العاملون، ضرورة اعطاء الشركة مكانة للمسؤولية الاجتماعية ترتقي لدورها الفعال والاستراتيجي مثلما هو عليه في الشركات العالمية، تعزيز الدور الخيري والبيئي لدى الشركة وإشراك الموظفين في هذا الدور واظهار الانجازات لكل الموظفين، ان يتم الاعلان عنها في المناسبات المعنية لمعرفة المجتمع بما تقدمه الشركة، العمل على تحسين الرواتب والحوافز للعاملين من أجل اشباع حاجاتهم.
Potensi Destruktif dari Kemalasan terhadap Etos Kerja Kristen Berdasarkan Amsal 18:9
Authors: Baitanu Yosiana Limiati , Blegur Romelus , Rini Nastiti Puspita
Published: November 2023

Laziness is a lifestyle that no one wants, because it disrupts ethical discourse in the work culture. The aim of this research is to investigate the issue of laziness in relation to the Christian work ethic by referring to the biblical text, namely Proverbs 18:9 which shows a bad precedent for God's decrees for His human creation. The research method used is hermeneutics or biblical interpretation in order to find the meaning of the text for the current context. Related to this, the author uses primary books for exegetical studies, as well as other supporting sources from books and journal articles. The results of this research are that laziness has the potential to be destructive and is contrary to the Christian work ethic which was originally established by God to be passed down from generation to generation in the history of human life. Laziness never brings benefits in any form because its nature is to damage figures that give the image of a lazy character.
Hyphenated Techniques for The Characterization of Seaweed Bioactive Compounds
Authors: Salunke Mohini , Wakure Balaji , Wakte Pravin
Published: November 2023

The hyphenated method was created by combining a separation method with an online spectroscopy detection method. The separated mixture components from the chromatographic method will next pass through the interphase and into the spectroscopic method. The purpose of the coupling is to provide a detection that is more information-rich than that produced by a single analytical procedure for both identification and quantification. Over the past two decades, hyphenated analytical techniques have seen tremendous advancements that have greatly expanded their applicability in the study of elemental species, biomaterials, explosives, trace elements, natural products, etc. while demonstrating specificity and sensitivity. The characterization of seaweed bioactive compounds using hyphenated techniques such as GCMS, CE-MS, LC-MS, LC-FTIR, and LC-NMR is covered in detail in this article.
Ethnomedicinal uses of Orchids and its Species under Threat: A Review
Authors: Kumar Amit , Singh Lubhan
Published: November 2023

Orchid plants belong to family Orchidaceae which exihibits the large variety in colour, shape and size. Many of orchid plants are used as traditional medicine. The various works has been carried out on orchids in recent past years. The commercial values of orchid are very high due to beautiful flowers, adorn purpose, and medicinal uses. Orchid plants may be lithophytes, epiphytes, terrestrials or saprophytes in nature. Maximum plants of orchid are epiphyte in nature. The family Orchidaceae is a largest, highly developed and most diverse group of plant kingdom, with almost 29,199 species have been identified and accepted with more than 800 genera. In India around 1100 species and 163 genera occurring in different gegraphical regions. Most of the literature reported that orchid plants have different traditional and pharmacological actions. Some species of orchids are under threatened due to some factor like weather, climate, altitudes, temperature etc. It is estimated that approximately 250 species of various categories of orchids are under threats. The present review work focused on uses of orchids and its species under threat. The orchid family plants can be targeted for different disease treatments.
Thực trạng phát triển đội ngũ cán bộ quản lý các trường tiểu học huyện Hoà Bình, tỉnh Bạc Liêu
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Phương Uyên , Đào Hoàng Nam
Published: November 2023

Một trong các yếu tố quyết định cho sự thành công của giáo dục là đội ngũ cán bộ quản lý giáo dục. Cán bộ quản lý giáo dục có vai trò quyết định đến chất lượng và hiệu quả giáo dục của mỗi nhà trường, mỗi cơ sở giáo dục. Việc xây dựng và phát triển đội ngũ cán bộ quản lý trường tiểu học có đủ phẩm chất, năng lực, trình độ chuyên môn, nghiệp vụ; năng lực giải quyết vấn đề thực tiễn để góp phần nâng cao chất lượng giáo dục toàn diện, đáp ứng yêu cầu của bậc học tiểu - bậc học nền tảng trong hệ thống giáo dục quốc dân và yêu cầu đổi mới trong thời kỳ công nghiệp hoá, hiện đại hoá là vấn đề cấp bách và quan trọng. Chính vì vậy, tác giả đã tiến hành nghiên cứu thực trạng phát triển đội ngũ cán bộ quản lý các trường tiểu học huyện Hòa Bình, tỉnh Bạc Liêu, làm cơ sở giúp các nhà trường đưa ra những biện pháp góp phần nâng cao chất lượng giáo dục địa phương.
Viscous Sintering of Acid Leached Glass Powders
Authors: Gomes Fernandes Roger , Al-Mukadam Raschid , Bornhöft Hansjörg , Reinsch Stefan , Müller Ralf , Selle Susanne , Deubener Joachim
Published: November 2023

The process of viscous flow sintering is a phenomenon that is closely linked to the surface properties of the glass particles. In this work, we studied the extreme case of acid-leaching of soda-lime-silicate glass beads of two different particle size distributions and its effects on non-isothermal viscous sintering of powder compacts. Depth profiling of the chemical composition after leaching revealed a near-surface layer depleted in alkali and alkaline earth ions, associated with concurrent hydration as mass loss was detected by thermogravimetry. Heating microscopy showed that acid treatment of glasses shifted the sinter curves to higher temperatures with increasing leaching time. Modelling of the shrinkage with the cluster model predicted a higher viscosity of the altered surface layer, while analysis of the time scales of mass transport of mobile species (Na+, Ca2+ and H2O) during isochronous sintering revealed that diffusion of Na+ can compensate for concentration gradients before sintering begins. Also, exchanged water species can diffuse out of the altered layer, but the depletion of Ca2+ in the altered surface layer persists during the sinter interval, resulting in a glass with higher viscosity, which causes sintering to slow down.
The use of computers in the criminal justice system
Authors: Walker John
Published: November 2023

This seminar brings together delegates from all State and Commonwealth criminal justice system departments. It aims to improve communications between the users and providers of computer services within and between the various State and Commonwealth criminal justice organisations. Delegates exchange information about computer methods, systems and equipment.
ROADMAP FOR FORMATION OF A REGIONAL LOGISTICS SYSTEM FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BY THE EXAMPLE OF THE VITEBSK REGION OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
Authors: VERETENNIKOVA E.
Published: November 2023

In the context of Western sanctions and restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the relevance of managing regional supply chains is justified. A roadmap has been developed for the formation of a regional supply chain management system in the Vitebsk region of the Republic of Belarus, which includes the creation of a regional logistics development department as a center for coordinating participants in supply chains and flows; development of a regional digital platform as a tool for supply chain management of a certain territory; joining the platform of all potential participants in regional supply chains and other stakeholders; regional supply chain mapping; tracking and managing risks associated with potential disruptions in regional supply chains; monitoring the performance of regional supply chains based on ESG principles. The proposed activities are aimed at sustainable logistics development of the Vitebsk region, as well as at transforming the regional logistics system into a high-tech territory for communications, supporting innovation, developing a circular economy and improving the environmental situation of the region.
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BELARUSIAN REGIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE FORMATION OF GREEN AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Authors: SADIGOV E. , LISICHONAK A. , IZMAILOVICH S.
Published: November 2023

The article substantiates the necessity and urgency of transition to green and circular economy in the Republic of Belarus and its regions. The main documents regulating the ecological and economic development of the Republic of Belarus are considered. Priority directions of green economy development in the Republic of Belarus, including those reflecting the development of regions, are reflected. Key performance indicators of the green economy are presented. The dynamics of the industrial production index in the context of economic activities in comparison with the dynamics of gross domestic product is analyzed in order to characterize their influence on the formation of the green economy. The dynamics of indicators characterizing the impact of economic activity in the regions of the Republic of Belarus on the environment has been analyzed. The main problems of Vitebsk region in comparison with other regions in the field of formation of green and circular economy are revealed.
‘MenoWell’: A pilot 6-week novel, online, multimodal exercise and health education programme for women in all stages of menopause living in Laois, Ireland
Authors: Cooper Diane , Ward Kiera , Kavanagh Ruth , O’Connor Siobhán
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Perimenopausal and post-menopausal women experience a myriad of physical, endocrine, and psychological changes, which may negatively impact their wellness. Menopause education and lifestyle behaviours may enhance women's experience during this transition. Our aim was to examine the efficacy of ‘MenoWell’, a 6-week menopause-specific multimodal exercise and health education intervention, on physical performance, menopausal symptoms, wellbeing, and self-efficacy in this population in Laois, Ireland.
Methods: Twenty-three female participants (51.3±5.6 years, n=11 perimenopausal, n=12 post-menopausal) completed a 6-week online multimodal exercise (2*40-minute/week) and health education (1*40-minute/week) intervention. Pre- and post-testing of physical performance was conducted. Online questionnaires examined baseline menopause knowledge and education and changes in menopausal symptoms, wellbeing, and physical self-efficacy. Paired samples t-tests and Wilcoxon signed rank tests examined changes pre- and post-intervention.
Results: Most participants did not feel informed about menopause. Post-intervention, there were significant improvements in sit-to-stand (p<0.001, η2=0.81), sit-and-reach (p<0.001, η2=0.49), box press-up (p<0.001, η2=0.73), 6-minute walk test (p<0.001, η2=0.56), menopause symptoms (p<0.001, η2=0.76), wellbeing (p<0.001, η2=0.36), and physical self-efficacy (p<0.001, η2=0.27). No significant change was observed for physical activity participation and bilateral single leg balance (p>0.05). 
Discussion: A substantial lack of awareness and knowledge surrounding menopause exists in Ireland. Only 6 weeks of online, evidence-based, time-efficient (2 hours per week) and menopause-specific multimodal exercise and health education significantly improved physical performance, menopausal symptoms, wellbeing, and physical self-efficacy in perimenopausal and post-menopausal women. Thus, a widespread rollout of women-specific multimodal exercise and health education programmes to inform and prepare women is recommended.
Ação antioxidante do extrato de sementes de limão (Citrus limon) adicionado ao óleo de soja sob processo de termoxidação
Authors: Luzia Débora Maria Moreno , Jorge Neuza
Published: November 2023

No presente trabalho foram avaliados a ação antioxidante do extrato de sementes de limão adicionado ao óleo de soja, submetido à termoxidação, e o seu efeito sinergístico com o antioxidante sintético tercbutilhidroquinona (TBHQ). Desta forma, foram preparados os seguintes tratamentos: Controle, TBHQ (50 mg.kg-1), ESL (2.400 mg.kg-1 Extrato de Sementes de Limão), Mistura 1 (ESL + 50 mg.kg-1 TBHQ) e Mistura 2 (ESL + 25 mg.kg-1 TBHQ), que foram incubados a 180ºC durante 20 horas. As amostras foram coletadas nos intervalos de tempo de 0, 5, 10, 15 e 20 horas e analisadas quanto ao índice de peróxidos e dienos conjugados. Os resultados obtidos das determinações analíticas foram estatisticamente estudadas pela análise de variância e teste de Tukey a 5% de nível de significância, em esquema fatorial, no delineamento inteiramente randômico. Verificou-se que o ESL e as Misturas 1 e 2 apresentaram capacidade de retardara oxidação lipídica, quando adicionados ao óleo de soja. Entretanto, as Misturas 1 e 2 apresentaram um maior poder antioxidante, o que comprova o efeito sinergístico dos antioxidantes em estudo.