bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comparative Study of the Prediction of Voltage Collapse in Power System Network
Authors: Lilian Ugonna Ijeoma
Published: December 2024

Instability of the power system voltage often results in voltage loss and /or the system collapse, which is a problem for operators and users of power networks. This work presents a stability index suitable for examining the Power System Networks (PSNs) voltage condition. The measure, known as the ABCD Line Stability Index (ABCD_LSI), is derived from a transmission line’s two port network and ABCD parameters using the π-model. It is therefore necessary to treat the equation of the transmission line in the form of complex power and voltage. The goal of the ABCD_LSI index was to predict the voltage collapse of a power system network and also to identify the weakest, associated critical bus lines with respect to a bus for the optimal placement of compensation devices and to investigate the effect of increasing reactive power loading on the PSN. The developed index is then compared to the existing Lmn and Fmn line stability index and was tested on the IEEE 14-bus system using a program coded in the MATLAB environment. The three indices were then simulated for the base case and the contingency- variation of the reactive loads in the network. For the base case, the IEEE 14-bus test system was stable with all the three indices approximately s<1 for all the lines, but it was observed that the new developed index (ABCD_LSI), did not give exact values of the other two indices Lmn and FVSI since the other indices did not consider the length variation of the transmission line in its formulation of their stability index. And this makes the ABCD_LSI more feasible than the other indices even though the other two existing indices could also determine the Voltage stability index of a line.
Türk Dış Politikasında Bir Yumuşak Güç Aracı: Türk Maarif Vakfı Örneği
Authors: Karslı Selahattin Emre , Yazgan Abdullah Mert
Published: December 2024

21. yüzyılda devletlerin dış politikalarında yumuşak güç unsurları giderek önem kazanmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, yumuşak güç ve yumuşak gücün kaynaklarından birisi olan eğitim, uluslararası arenada birer diplomasi aracı olarak öne çıkmaktadır. 2016 yılında kurulan Türk Maarif Vakfı, Türkiye’nin eğitim alanındaki yumuşak gücünü artırmak amacıyla birçok farklı coğrafyada eğitim hizmetleri sunan önemli bir aktör haline gelmiştir. Türk Maarif Vakfı, Türkiye'nin kültürel mirası, tarihsel bağları ve jeopolitik konumunu kullanarak Türk dış politikasında etkin bir rol üstlenmektedir. Bu çalışmada, Türk Maarif Vakfı'nın faaliyetleri incelenerek, Türk dış politikasında yumuşak güç aracılığıyla nasıl bir etki yarattığı ele alınacaktır. Vakfın, özellikle Türkiye'nin hedef bölgelerinde sunduğu eğitim hizmetlerinin, Türkiye'nin uluslararası imajı ve etkisi üzerindeki rolü teorik bir çerçeve içerisinde değerlendirilecektir. Bu makale, yumuşak güç kavramının temel ilkeleri doğrultusunda Türk Maarif Vakfı'nın dış politika aracı olarak işlevini analiz etmeyi hedeflemektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Türk Dış Politikası, Yumuşak Güç, Türk Maarif Vakfı
Thomas Reid’in Eylem Felsefesinin Temel Kavramları Üzerine
Authors: Bayoğlu Kına Filiz
Published: December 2024

Thomas Reid (1710-1796), Aydınlanma felsefesine önemli katkılarda bulunmuş İskoç düşünürdür. İskoç Sağduyu Okulu ve David Hume’un felsefesine getirdiği eleştirilerle tanınır. Epistemolojik ve ahlaki şüpheciliğe karşıt olarak sağduyu adı verilen yeni bir yaklaşım ortaya koyar. Sağduyu yaklaşımını Essays on the Active Powers of the Human Mind (İnsan Zihninin Aktif Güçleri Üzerine Denemeler) adlı denemesinde eylem felsefesine uygular. Onun sağduyu eylem felsefesinin anlaşılmasında aktif güç kavramı önemli bir yere sahiptir. Ona göre failler eylemlerini gerçekleştirmede aktif bir güce sahiptir. Bu güç onları diğer varlıklardan ayırır. Bu aktif gücün fail tarafından kullanılmasının adı eylemdir. İnsan failliği ve özgür irade kavramlarına merkezi yer vererek insan failliğini gerçeklik alanına taşımaya çalışır. Çünkü eğer failin ahlaki bir yönü ve kişiliği olmazsa ahlaki özgürlük hiç bir anlam ifade etmez. Bu nedenle ona göre aktiflik bir değişim ortaya koymak için eylemeye yönelik bir güçtür ki, yalnız değişim ortaya koyabilecek varlıklarda bulunur. Gerçek eylemlerin iradi zihinsel eylemler sonucu ortaya konduğunu ve ahlaki yargıların akıl tarafından algılanan nesnel doğrular olduğunu iddia eder. Bu çalışma Reid’in bu iddiaları çerçevesinde şekillenen ahlaki zorunluluğun doğasına işaret eder. Özgür irade problemi konusunda onun eylem felsefesinin katkılarını sorgular.
Assessment of endothelial apoptosis in the pulmonary arteries of rats with monocrotaline-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension
Authors: Vladimirskaja T. Ye. , Adzeriho I. Ye. , Ustemchuk A. M.
Published: December 2024

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a severe, rapidly progressing disease. Apoptosis of endothelial cells (EC) and their resistance to programmed death play a decisive role in the pathogenesis of PAH. It is assumed that the ratio of Bcl-2 and Bax proteins may be the main determinant of cellular ability to apoptosis. The article presents the results of a study of pulmonary artery EC apoptosis in the dynamics of monocrotaline-induced PAH development.Apoptosis is an important factor in arterial remodeling in PAH. With the development of PAH, activation of apoptotic death of EC reaches its maximum values 1 month after the beginning of the experiment; 2 months after the introduction of monocrotaline (MCT) to rats, apoptosis transitions to necrosis and a decrease in the apoptotic index is observed.Inhibition of anti-apoptotic mechanisms in the early stages of PAH leads to impaired permeability of the EC barrier and the risk of thrombosis. Apoptosis of EC is characterized by a decrease in the expression of the anti-apoptotic factor Bcl-2 with a fairly high expression value of the pro-apoptotic protein Baх.Thus, the ratio of pro- and anti-apoptotic proteins of the Bcl-2 family plays a significant role in the development of pathological changes in the pulmonary arteries in rats with PAH.
Analysis of cases of smooth muscle tumors of the uterus with uncertain malignant potential (STUMP) at the SI «Republican research center for radiation medicine and human ecology»
Authors: Zaharko A. Yu. , Podgornaya A. S. , Murashko O. V. , Zhandarov М. Yu. , Rombalskaya A. R.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of cases of uterine smooth muscle tumors with undetermined malignant potential (STUPM), identified in the State Institution «Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Russian Medical Research and Emergencies» in the period from 2017 to 2024. The proportion of tumor among all patients operated on for leiomyoma during the indicated period was 0,38%. The average age was 43 (32-45) years. Clinical manifestations of the disease and ultrasound characteristics of the tumor were identical to uterine leiomyoma. Pathological criteria for STUMP are difficult to identify and were rarely established intraoperatively (20% of cases). During the observation period, no cases of tumor recurrence or metastasis were detected. Considering the rarity of the tumor and the complexity of preoperative diagnosis, there was no uniform protocol for patient management.
EXTENSIÓN AUSTRAL DE LA DISTRIBUCIÓN DEL TECOLOTE TAMAULIPECO GLAUCIDIUM SANCHEZI, ESPECIE ENDÉMICA DE MÉXICO
Authors: Puente-Zozaya Marco Arturo , Rodríguez-Ruiz Erick Rubén , Valencia-Herverth Jorge
Published: December 2024

The Tamaulipas Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium sanchezi is a Mexican endemic species that is currently classified as endangered. Its distribution is restricted to the forests of the Sierra Madre Oriental from the southern state of Tamaulipas to northern Hidalgo. This note updates the distribution of Tamaulipas Pygmy-Owl with the first record of the species in the state of Puebla, supported by photographic and auditory evidence. This record extends the species distribution by approximately 130 km to the south. Further studies of the species throughout its distribution are required, as much of its biology, ecology, and current population status remain unknown. In conclusion, the populations of Tamaulipas Pygmy-Owl located in the southern part of its range should receive greater attention because of their potential isolation and vulnerability to various threats, in order to prevent their disappearance.
Family in displacement and its role in cultural adaptation and native language preservation
Authors: Trifunović Maja
Published: December 2024

This paper analyzes the challenges and opportunities faced by families in a diaspora regarding cultural adaptation and native language preservation. In the modern world, where migration becomes more frequent, families that move into new cultural environments often face a dilemma between integrating into the host country and preserving their own cultural identity through nurturing the native language and tradition of the countries from which they originate. In the context of globalization, the family proves to be a critical unit that not only transmits language and cultural values but also forms the identity of each of its members, providing him/her with the possibility to develop multiculturally in all personality aspects. Through the review of relevant literature and published studies, this paper examines factors that affect the success of the adaptation of new generations, including the role of social support, educational institutions, and intergenerational relations. The paper also explores the strategies families use to preserve their native language, which is critical in maintaining cultural identity. Daily communication in the native language, cultural events, manifestations, and participation in educational programs ensure that younger generations remain connected to their roots. Families often take an active role in creating communities that support language and culture preservation, thus contributing to the richness of multicultural societies. This paper contributes to the understanding of the dynamics of identity in the diaspora and emphasizes the educational role of family structures in the process of cultural adaptation and openness in accepting other cultures. The paper's conclusions suggest that language and culture preservation is possible through a combination of individual efforts, community support, and adapted educational programs. The paper provides guidelines for future research and practice, emphasizing the need to develop effective diaspora family support models to preserve linguistic and cultural heritage.
La imagen de ciencia en la formación docente continua
Authors: Valeiras, N.
Published: December 2024

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La importancia de la Biología en la formación educativa. Entrevista a la Dra. María Pilar Jiménez Aleixandre
Authors: Quinteros C. J.
Published: December 2024

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Holistic gene expression and total RNA quantification after Anti-Sense Agonist DNA Application to RNA Strands (ASADARS) procedure in Hek293 cells
Authors: Chan Kim Seung , Elgandishvili David , Kim Tae-Wan , Hee Han Gyoon
Published: December 2024

Hybridization of oligonucleotides is effectively used to manipulate transcription level of cells. Here we introduce the method of hybridizing complementary single strand DNA (cDNA) to the RNA strands. We call this namely, Anti-Sense Agonist DNA Application to RNA Strands (ASADARS) method. The purpose of our study is to determine the effects of hybridization of single strand DNA oligomer to RNA transcript, to show specific or holistic interference. It is similar to siRNA, but DNA oligomers are replaced for interference instead of small RNA molecules. Identical to the initial protocol in RT-PCR, Hek293 cells were lysed and their RNA transcripts and were separated to synthesize cDNA. The RNA was removed, to leave only complementary â€˜single strand DNA` oligomers. These DNA oligomers were then transfected back to 293 cells. For Controls, SH-Sy5y cDNA, 293 RNA, SH-Sy5y RNA, reagent and blank controls were treated. After 24 hours, the total RNA was decreased but the overall average microarray gene expression was up-regulated in 1.4 fold, in 30,926 genes. The single strand cDNA treatment, in specific gene target condition or holistic miscellaneous gene target was both evaluated. On the oligonucleotide treatment, either RNA or DNA delayed proliferation. Total protein level was not significantly altered. With this approach, primarily, the stability issues of siRNAs can be resolved by replacing it to DNA, which shows long term DNA-RNA hybridization. Cellular homeostasis and RNA compensation response is further postulated as a response of prolonged gene expression inhibitory or regulatory effects.
Bibliometric analysis of Spanish scientific collaboration between Psychology and other health areas between 1980 and 2019
Authors: González-Sala Francisco , Osca-Lluch Julia , Ferragud Carmel
Published: December 2024

Knowing the collaboration between researchers from different areas is a way of determining the evolution of an epistemological area towards its own scientific status. The aim of this paper is to analyse the collaboration between psychology and health sciences through the analysis of scientific production according to different bibliometric indicators. We analysed 4.295 articles published between 1980 and 2019 in Web of Science journals (WoS), in which there was interdisciplinary collaboration between an author belonging to a Spanish institution in the area of psychology and a researcher belonging to other areas of the health sciences. The results show an increase in collaboration between psychology and health sciences throughout the years, with special relevance between clinical psychology and psychiatry and Neurosciences through the study of mental health. This collaboration is materialised through three axes, universities, hospitals and research institutes, with special relevance of the CIBERSAM groups, acting as a link between profession and research.

Conocer la colaboración entre investigadores de diferentes áreas es una forma de determinar la evolución de un área epistemológica hacia un estatus científico propio. El objetivo del presente trabajo es analizar la colaboración entre la psicología y las ciencias de la salud a través del análisis de la producción científica según diferentes indicadores bibliométricos. Se analizaron 4.295 artículos publicados entre 1980 y 2019 en revistas incluidas en la Web of Science (WoS), en los que había colaboración interdisciplinar entre un autor perteneciente a una institución española en el área de la psicología y un investigador perteneciente a otras áreas de las ciencias de la salud. Los resultados muestran un aumento de la colaboración entre la psicología y las ciencias de la salud a lo largo del tiempo, con especial relevancia entre la psicología clínica y la psiquiatría y las neurociencias a través del estudio de la salud mental. Esta colaboración se concreta a través de tres ejes, las universidades, los hospitales y los institutos de investigación, con especial relevancia de los grupos CIBERSAM, haciendo de nexo entre profesión e investigación.
Price Volatility Mitigation and the Securities Market Financial Performance of Listed Insurance Firms at Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Authors: Toroitich Kenneth Kipyego , Kimani Elijah Maina , Julius Miroga Bichanga
Published: December 2024

The performance of securities market globally plays an important role in both local and international markets. The high rise of such markets has given an increase in the number or risks associated with firms registered at the stock market. This study therefore sought to examine the effect of price volatility mitigation on the securities market financial performance of listed insurance firms in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design and a quantitative research approach. The target population was 548 staff working in finance, investment, risk, actuarial and operations departments in the six insurance firms listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange. The sample size was determined using Yamane's Formula and stratified random sampling was used in the selection of the sample size. The study made use of both primary and secondary data. The study used a data extraction tool to collect secondary data from the annual reports and financial statements of the insurance companies. The study made use of structured questionnaires to collect primary data. The questionnaires generated quantitative data. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used in analyzing quantitative data with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 24) statistical software. Descriptive statistics included frequency distribution, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Inferential data analysis was done using Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis. The study found that price volatility mitigation has a positive and significant effect on securities market financial performance of listed insurance firms in Kenya. The study recommends that insurance firms should focus on implementing strategies to effectively manage supply and demand dynamics within the securities market. This includes closely monitoring market trends, analyzing supply-demand imbalances, and adjusting pricing and stock clearance strategies accordingly. By actively managing supply-demand dynamics, firms can mitigate price volatility risks and enhance securities market financial performance
Balanced Scorecard como Mapa Estratégico de las Empresas
Authors: Enrique Daniel Álava Soriano , Naela Nicole Gómez Naranjo
Published: December 2024

El Balanced Scorecard es un marco de planificación estratégica y gestión del rendimiento; que ayuda a las organizaciones a traducir su misión y visión en un conjunto de metas y objetivos medibles, siendo utilizado para alinear las actividades de una organización con su estrategia y así mejorar las comunicaciones internas y externas para llegar hacia los objetivos planteados. En la actualidad, las organizaciones se encuentran en constantes y grandes cambios debido a las competencias e innovación desarrollada, por lo tanto, el contar con un BSC (Balanced Scorecard) ayudará a gestionar el rendimiento de la organización como en el mejoramiento de su alineación estratégica, la identificación de las áreas de mejora y el seguimiento de su progreso hacia sus objetivos. El entorno competitivo moderno considera que en la dirección y gestión de las organizaciones implica a sus directivos en la necesidad de contar con una extensa gama de medidas e indicadores y estas reflejen la meta que forma parte del plan estratégico. El implementar el Balanced Scorecard ayudará a los líderes de las organizaciones a garantizarles  que todos sus departamentos y áreas estén siendo considerados dentro de la estrategia.
Agriculture Technologies, Energy Consumption and Agriculture Productivity: Evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Ali Rafaqet , Ullah Sami , Mahmood Muhammad Tariq , Bakhsh Khuda , Yasin Muhammad Asim
Published: December 2024

The agriculture provides the food to human and animals. Pakistan is known as an agrarian economy. With the passage of time modernization in agriculture also happened along with other sectors of the economy. It is theoretically said that improved technology leads to increase in productivity.  To check this theoretical statement, we examine the role of agriculture technologies and energy consumption on agriculture output in Pakistan. We applied time series data for the time span 1983-2019. To find the relationship between the variables ARDL model is employed. The result of the study shows that the relation between the dependent and independent variable exists in long run. It was found that the role of energy usage on agricultural output was positive and statistically significant. The effect of tractors and tube-wells on agriculture productivity is also positive and statistically significant. The impact of fertilizer was insignificant in the long run, because most of the farmers are not educated and they didn’t know the proper use of fertilizer. On the base of results, this study suggests that government may subsidize the tractors and tube-wells. Government can build more agriculture universities to increase the research in agriculture sector and enhance the education of farmers.
A relational analysis of the impact of corporate green transformation on employee well-being
Authors: Ran Yi , Fande Kong , Xinyu Li , qi-jia Liu
Published: December 2024

This paper presents new evidence linking different aspects of employee psychological behavior (life satisfaction, work attitudes, job autonomy, organizational identity, economic coercion and mental health status) to employee well-being. Using survey data from Chinese transitioning firms, we investigated the relationship between psycho-behavioral aspects, employee well-being and broader psycho-behavior of Chinese employees (N = 471) in the process of corporate green transition. Exploratory structural equation modelling identified the structural relationships between the factors of employee psychological behavior. The results suggest that a sense of economic duress during corporate green transformation can have a negative effect on employees` psychological well-being. Chinese employees` life satisfaction in the process of corporate transformation affects employees` work attitudes. Work attitudes in turn affect employees` sense of organizational identity and employee well-being. The study guides the humanistic care strategy of enterprise green transformation: the study points out that the sense of economic coercion in the process of enterprise green transformation will have a negative impact on the psychological health of employees. This suggests that companies need to fully consider the economic and psychological capacity of employees when developing green transition strategies and avoid overly compressing costs or increasing employee work pressure, in order to ensure that the transition process is smooth, and the well-being of employees is maintained.
Samuel von Brukenthal și colecția de artă italiană în Hermannstadt Sibiu
Authors: Niculescu Irina
Published: December 2024

The book reviewed is an original volume recently published in Italy about the figure of the baron Samuel von Brukenthal and his Italian arts collection in Sibiu, particularly with details about the Longhi assignments for the exhibits in Brukenthal Museum, which were discovered during the research of the author. Doina Ene accomplished a thorough research from 2017 till 2021 in the State Archives of Sibiu, at the “Casa Teutsch” Center of Dialogue and Culture, the Foundation of Art History Roberto Longhi in Florence, Carabinieri Command TPC and other archives. The volume benefits from the Foreword of the general manager of the Brukenthal National Museum, Dr. Alexandru Constantin Chituță, and the Introduction of the Phd Daniela Dâmboiu, expert and art curator of the Museum. The book contains seven chapters and 110 images of great importance and copyright. The Italian version of this publication has just been successfully released in May at the International Book Fair of Turin (Italy).
„Efectul Picasso”. Expoziție desfășurată la Muzeul de Artă Recentă, București, 27 septembrie 2023- 22 ianuarie 2024
Authors: Spiridon Ioana-Cristina
Published: December 2024

The exhibition “The Picasso Effect”, held at the private art museum MARe, is part of an international celebration of 50 years from Pablo Picasso’s death, along with exhibitions held at other 42 worldwide museums, such as “The Echo of Picasso” in Malaga, “Diego Velázquez invites Pablo Picasso... and Carmen Calvo” at the House of Velázquez, “Picasso Sculptor. Matter and Body” at Guggenheim Museum from Bilbao, “Picasso: drawing to infinity” at Centre Pompidou. The relevance of the exhibition held in Bucharest resides mainly in: mapping Bucharest for international, acclaimed artists, highlighting the influence of the Spanish painter on Romanian art and engaging Romanian artists as conscious and active participants in the international contemporary art.
Diversidad sexual y de género en escuelas de la Provincia de Buenos Aires: tensiones y perspectivas hacia su institucionalización.
Authors: Crespi Laura
Published: December 2024

ResumenEl presente trabajo aborda la diversidad sexual y de género en el ámbito educativo de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, donde la Educación Sexual Integral (ESI) es una política central que requiere ser entendida como un proceso histórico y en construcción que incluye y excede el momento de su sanción como ley. En este recorrido la ESI es entendida como resultado de procesos de tensiones, posicionamientos y conflictos entre diferentes actores sociales que la van construyendo. Puntualizando en la diversidad sexual e identidad de género es pensada en este trabajo en dos sentidos: como habilitante de procesos de institucionalización de género y a la vez, como uno de los temas que interpela a una ESI que nació y continúa siendo binaria. En este último sentido, es clave el aporte de los movimientos feministas y de los colectivos LGBTQI+ a estos procesos de institucionalización en el ámbito educativo, en especial, si participan de la elaboración de instrumentos que permiten poner en tensión el sistema cisexista y heteronormado. La Guía para el abordaje de la diversidad sexual e identidad de género en las instituciones educativas de la Provincia de Buenos Aires es entendido como uno de tales instrumentos y se analiza en relación con documentos elaborados por el Programa Nacional de Educación Sexual Integral, así como con otros documentos de la Dirección General de Cultura y Educación de la Provincia de Buenos Aires.Palabras clave: Diversidad sexual - Identidad de género - Escuelas. SummaryThis work it’s about sex-gender diversity in the educational field of the Province of Buenos Aires, where Comprehensive Sexual Education (ESI, for its acronym in Spanish) is a central policy that requires to be understood as a historical process and under construction that includes and exceeds the moment of its sanction as law. In this text, ESI is understood as a result of processes of tensions, positioning and conflicts between different social actors that build it. Sexual diversity and gender identity is considered in this work in two senses: as an enabler of gender institutionalization processes and at the same time, as one of the issues that challenges an ESI that was born and remains binary. In this last sense, the support of feminist movements and LGBT+ community groups for these institutionalization processes in the educational field is key, especially if they participate in the development of instruments that allow the cisexist and heteronormative system to be put in tension. The Guide for inclusion of sexual diversity and gender identity in educational institutions of the Province of Buenos Aires is understood as one of such instruments and is analyzed in relation to documents prepared by the National Comprehensive Sexual Education Program, as well as other documents of the General Directorate of Culture and Education of the Province of Buenos Aires.Key words: Sexual diversity; Gender identity; Schools
Análisis de tres experiencias de formación docente en prevención del consumo de drogas.
Authors: Camarottia Ana Clara , Capriati Alejandro
Published: December 2024

Resumen:Para contribuir con el debate sobre las políticas de promoción de la salud realizamos una sistematización de tres experiencias de formación docente en prevención del consumo problemático de drogas realizadas en Argentina. En particular, la revisión de las experiencias está concentrada en el armado de los proyectos de prevención, con especial énfasis en la identificación de aciertos y debilidades en su formulación. Las debilidades más recurrentes ponen al descubierto la subvaloración de las tareas vinculadas con la caracterización de la situación local, la vaguedad de los objetivos de intervención y la falta de espacios de participación genuina para las y los adolescentes. Los aportes podemos condensarlos en cuatro tipos de aciertos que refieren al posicionamiento del mundo adulto, al tipo de actividades propuestas, al modo de vincular la escuela con otras instituciones y a la relevancia asignada a la comunicación y la evaluación de los proyectos preventivos.Palabras clave: Prevención y Promoción de la Salud - Adolescentes - Drogas. SummaryThis study contributes to the ongoing debate on health promotion policies by systematically reviewing three experiences of teacher training in preventing problematic drug use in Argentina. The focus of the analysis lies in the formulation of prevention projects, with particular emphasis on identifying successes and weaknesses. The most common weaknesses highlight the undervaluation of tasks related to characterizing the local situation, the vagueness of intervention objectives and the lack of genuine participation spaces for adolescents. We can condense the contributions into four types of successes that refer to the positioning of the adult world, the type of activities proposed, the way of linking the school with other institutions and the relevance assigned to the communication and evaluation of preventive projects.Key words: Prevention and Health Promotion, Adolescent, Drugs.
Investigación soberana para el buen gobierno en salud. Desafíos y oportunidades.
Authors: Herrero María Belén , Greco Adriana
Published: December 2024

Resumen:La pandemia de COVID-19 ha revelado profundas desigualdades en el acceso a la salud y ha reavivado el debate sobre la necesidad de fortalecer la soberanía sanitaria en América Latina. Este artículo explora el concepto de Investigación Soberana en Salud (ISS) como una estrategia clave para promover el buen gobierno en salud en la región. Se argumenta que, para alcanzar una soberanía sanitaria real, es crucial que los países latinoamericanos desarrollen investigaciones adaptadas a sus contextos locales, apoyadas por políticas públicas autónomas y equitativas. El artículo aborda tres aspectos fundamentales: la definición de investigación para un buen gobierno en salud, la importancia de esta para la política sanitaria, y los desafíos de implementar una investigación alineada con las necesidades y capacidades de los países del Sur. A través de esta reflexión, se busca contribuir a la construcción de sistemas de salud más resilientes y sostenibles en América Latina, capaces de garantizar el derecho a la salud para toda su población.Palabras clave: Soberanía Sanitaria - Investigación en salud - América Latina SummaryThe COVID-19 pandemic has revealed deep inequalities in the access to health care and has reignited as well the debate on the need to strengthen health sovereignty in Latin America. This paper explores the concept of Sovereign Health Research (SHR) as a key strategy to promote good governance in health in the region. It argues that, to achieve true health sovereignty, it is crucial for Latin American countries to develop research tailored to their local contexts, supported by autonomous and equitable public policies. The paper addresses three fundamental aspects: the definition of research for good governance in health, its importance for health policy, and the challenges of implementing research aligned with the needs and capacities of countries in the Global South. Through this reflection, the aim is to contribute to building more resilient and sustainable health systems in Latin America and, furthermore, able to guarantee the right to health for all its population.Key words: Health Sovereignty; Health Research; Latin America.
MRI Brain Tumour Classification using Whale Optimization Algorithm with Back Propagation Neural Network (WOBPNN)
Authors: A. Mary Ezhilvani  , A. Geetha
Published: December 2024

Brain tumors afflict both children and adults, and their prevalence has dramatically increased over the past few years, placing them as the tenth most prevalent type of tumor. If found early enough, it is also one of the most treatable tumor types. Two techniques that are frequently used for slicing and analyzing abnormalities in terms of shape, size, or location of brain tissues that in turn aid in the identification of malignancies are magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computer tomography (CT). A common method for enhancing neural networks' generalization capacities is medical research area which may be thought of as implicit regularization. It is essential in situations when the availability of There aren't many sources of high-quality ground truth data, and finding more examples is expensive and timeconsuming. For many applications in the field of medical analysis, the identification and segmentation of brain tumors from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are challenging and crucial tasks. Since each type of brain imaging provides distinct information about each tumor component. This work suggests a classification and concatenation approach for early brain tumor diagnosis to address this issue. Results showed that the suggested method for classifying brain tumors beat current cutting-edge deep learning and machine learning-based techniques by concatenating features from pre-trained models. This study gives a rigorous neural network classification to predict brain cell cancers approach using optimization strategies. Comparing the presented system to any other systems now in use in this field of research, the proposed system's Whale optimization with back propagation neural network (WOBPNN) method produces superior results.
Artificial Intelligence and Communication Bridging the Gap Between Human and Machine Dialogue
Authors: Dr. Shirisha Deshpande  , Dr. A. Vijayalakshmi  , Devdatta Tare  , Dr. Rajani Wadhai  , Dr. Rupendrakumar Gour  , Atul Gavaskar
Published: December 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into communication technologies has significantly transformed how humans interact with machines. This research paper explores the evolving landscape of AI-driven communication systems, focusing on how these technologies bridge the gap between human and machine dialogue. The study examines various AI methodologies, including natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and conversational agents, to understand their impact on enhancing communication efficiency and effectiveness. By analyzing case studies and current applications, the paper identifies key challenges and opportunities in AI communication, such as maintaining contextual understanding, ensuring conversational coherence, and addressing ethical concerns. The findings reveal that while AI has made substantial progress in mimicking human-like interactions, challenges remain in achieving truly natural and empathetic dialogue. The paper concludes with recommendations for improving AI communication systems, emphasizing the need for ongoing advancements in AI technology, user-centric design, and ethical considerations to enhance the quality and reliability of human-machine interactions.
Influence of Resinous Wetting Agents on the Compressive Strength of Nanoparticle Resin
Authors: Zambrano Dolores Aracely Cedeño , Verdezoto Katherine Elizabeth Luna , Lloré Bryan Paúl Rodríguez , Sánchez Luis Gonzalo Tibán
Published: December 2024

The present research project was developed with the objective of evaluating the influence of resinous wetting agents on the compressive strength of nanoparticle resin. To this end, a comprehensive range of methodologies was employed, including bibliographic, descriptive, observational, comparative, in vitro, experimental, and transversal studies. A total of 30 4x4 mm cylindrical specimens of Filtek Z350 XT nanoparticle resin (3M ESPE) were prepared and distributed equally into three study groups. Group 1 consisted of 10 resin specimens that were not treated with resinous wetting agents. Group 2 consisted of 10 resin specimens with Wetting Resin (Ultradent) as the resinous wetting agent, while Group 3 comprised 10 resin specimens with Adper Single Bond 2 adhesive (3M ESPE) as the wetting agent. The resin specimens were subjected to mechanical compression forces in the universal testing machine Tinius Olsen model SUPER L 120, belonging to the Laboratory of Stress and Vibration Analysis of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the National Polytechnic School. The maximum compressive stress values obtained were 143.35 MPa for Group 1, 132.40 MPa for Group 2, and 124.36 MPa for Group 3. The maximum compressive stress values for Group 2 were 143.35 MPa, while Group 3 exhibited a value of 124.36 MPa. The ANOVA parametric test revealed that there were no statistically significant differences between the study groups (p=0.546), indicating that the application of resinous wetting agents does not negatively impact the compressive strength of the nanoparticle resin.
Effect of Microwave Power and Puffing Time on the Quality of Yam Bean Cracker
Authors: Suminya Teeta  , Mali Sarobol  , Wanida Pharanat  , Arisara Singthong  , Yanisa Poratoso
Published: December 2024

Fried crackers have issues with high-fat content, oil absorption, and oxidation during storage. The objective of this research was to study the effect of microwave power and puffing time on the quality of yam bean crackers. The microwave has power settings of 160, 400, and 800 watts, with puffing times for each power setting of 30, 45, and 60 seconds, respectively. The dried semi-product has an initial moisture content of 10 to 12% on a dry basis. The cracker products contained yam bean pulp, accounting for 30 percent of the weight of the cassava starch. The results showed that increasing microwave power and puffing time resulted in a loss of lightness (L*) and an increase in redness (a*), with no significant difference in yellowness (b*) between different microwave powers. Increasing power level and puffing time affected the physical characteristics of the yam bean crackers, resulting in darker-coloured crackers. The expansion ratio ranged from 2.10±0.23 to 5.10±0.30 times the original size of the raw yam bean crackers, with the highest expansion ratio of 5.10±0.30 attained at 800 watts and a puffing duration of 60 seconds. Moisture content and water activity of yam bean crackers decreased with increasing puffing time and microwave power. Yam bean crackers puffed at 160 watts for 30 seconds had the lowest hardness and fracturability values, at 9.23±1.98 N and 5.50±1.66 N, respectively. The yam bean crackers puffed by microwave had a fat content ranging from 0.026 ± 0.054 to 0.201 ± 0.013%, while those puffed by frying had a fat content of 23.33 ± 1.36%.
Interdisciplinary Insights into Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation Strategies
Authors: Manish Rana  , Rahul Khokale  , Mahendra S. Makesar  , Shital Raghunath Gadekar  , Mrunalini Premkumar Moon
Published: December 2024

This research paper provides a thorough examination of the diverse consequences of climate change on various sectors, with a strong focus on an interdisciplinary perspective. We rely on a range of recent research studies that investigates the intricate connection between climate change and fields such as agriculture, education, water resources, health, adaptation strategies, and climate mitigation. Our methodology involves a systematic review and analysis of these studies, enabling us to pinpoint key research trends, identify gaps in knowledge, and propose potential solutions.
Advanced Hybrid Feature Selection Using Harvest Algorithm, Convolutional Neural Networks and CFS
Authors: Preethi K  , Dr.Ramakrishnan M
Published: December 2024

Predictive modeling and data analysis are severely hampered by the enormous dimensionality and complexity of medical datasets. Enhancing model performance, interpretability, and computing efficiency all depend on careful feature selection. In order to extract the most pertinent characteristics from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care III (MIMIC-III) dataset, this paper offers a novel hybrid feature selection method that combines the Harvest Algorithm, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), and Correlation-Based Feature Selection (CFS). De-identified medical records, including diagnostic codes, vital signs, prescriptions, and other clinical observations, are all included in the MIMIC-III dataset. Our suggested approach makes use of CNN for deep feature extraction, the Harvest Algorithm for the first feature subset creation, and CFS for the final feature selection based on correlation measures. Test findings show that when compared to conventional feature selection techniques Random Forest with Information Gain Method (RF-IG) and SVM with Recursive Feature Elimination (SVM-RFE), our hybrid strategy greatly increases the accuracy and efficiency of prediction models. The chosen characteristics demonstrate the potential of our approach in clinical decision support and medical data analysis by offering significant insights into important variables influencing patient outcomes.
2FA-Securehealth: Strengthening Healthcare Systems With Two-Factor Authentication
Authors: Adnan Mazhar Alam  , Tushar Ghorpade  , Ekta Sarda
Published: December 2024

Authentication System was unveiled by the efficient computer scientist Ronald Rivest; this was the biggest achievement in the security since the advent of 2FA. Altogether, this innovation developed a strong barrier in the realm of digital security and contributed to the struggle against cyber threats. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) also known as the two-step verification has therefore evolved as one of the most important security practices for securing access for mobile users. Coupled with threats that are felt online this particular kind of authentication system has a critical role in protecting desirable information from being accessed by unauthorized persons. Since 2FA is a security system that respondents use traditional passwords, KBA, possession-based components such as SMS or OTP, and even complex biometric verifications, it is a strong barrier against hackers and any other unauthorized individuals. Based on the aforementioned points, it would be appropriate to conclude that it is right to claim that the major advantage of implementing 2FA is in attaining a significantly higher level of security than is provided by SHA methods. This added extra layer of security greatly enhances the task of the unauthorized groups to breach the multiple layers of security therefore making 2FA as the gold standard of security in the contemporary society of personal and business protection.
Impact of Irrigation and Tillage Systems Under Different Levels of Boron Fertilizer on the Growth and Productivity of Broccoli
Authors: Younis J. M. Shinawa  , Arkan Muhammad Amin  , Fathel F. R. Ibraheem
Published: December 2024

The experiment was carried out in the research field of the College of Agriculture and Forestry / University of Mosul / Tourist Forest Area, during growing season (2023-2024). The experiment included a study the effect of three factors. The first and second factors were studied for their effects on mechanical traits, and the third factor was added to it to study horticultural traits. The first factor included: tillage systems (surface tillage and deep tillage) and the second factor included irrigation systems (drip irrigation system and surface irrigation system). The third factor was spraying with boron fertilizer at three concentrations (0, 75, and 100 mg L-1). Spraying was done during three stages of plant growth. The first one month after transplanting, the second spraying 15 days after the first spray, and the third spray 15 days after the second spray in terms of growth characteristics vegetative and yield of broccoli plants and study of mechanical and economic characteristics. Thus, the experiment for mechanical traits included 4 treatments (2 × 2). The study was carried out in the field using a split-plot system within a completely randomized block design (RCBD), where tillage systems were placed in the main plots, and irrigation systems were placed in the sub plots, while the experiment on horticultural traits included 12 treatments (2×2×3), the study was carried out in the field using a split-split plot system within a completely randomized block design (RCBD), where tillage systems were placed in the main plots. The irrigation systems in the sub plots and the sub-sub plots included boron concentrations, and each treatment was repeated three times. The results were analyzed statistically according to the design used, and the means were compared according to Duncan's multinomial test at the probability level of 0.05. The results can be summarized as follows:- The characteristics represented by irrigation time, human effort, number of irrigation times and the amount of wasted water were affected by the tillage systems factor, as the surface tillage system showed a significant superiority in all characteristics over the deep tillage system. The drip irrigation system showed significant superiority in of irrigation time, human effort, and number of irrigation times per season. The plants of the surface tillage system showed significant superiority in the yield characteristics that included (Weight of secondary heads, plant yield of secondary heads, and yield of secondary heads) compared to plants of the deep tillage system. Plants treated with boron showed significant superiority in all yield characteristics.
Genetic Algorithm-Based Optimization of Photonic Devices for Data Center Communication
Authors: Manoj Kumar Rath  , Aayushi Arya  , Sowjanya M N  , Ravish G K  , Shruthi N  , Shivi Dixit
Published: December 2024

This research delves into the optimization of photonic devices for data center communication, employing four distinct algorithms: The GA, PSO SA, and ACO. Using the convergence time, solution quality, and parameter sensitivity in the performance evaluation of GA gave us a high convergence rate with good near-optimal solutions however moderate parameter tuning has been needed. The competitive performance of PSO has been revealed, concerning global and local search features, however, the function is highly sensitive to parameters. Navigating complex landscapes has been a strength of SA but the convergence rate depended on cooling. When it comes to combinatorial optimization, ACO outperformed but showed slower convergence and parameter sensitivity. Comparison between these algorithms gives an idea of their usefulness in the case of photonic device optimization. Sensitivity to parameters became a recurrent topic, showing that careful parameter tuning is paramount in achieving optimality. Simultaneously, other studies on different technological spaces – MEC, structural health monitoring, and EV charging stations– highlight the cross-domain benefits brought by optimization algorithms to the advancement of technology scenes. Therefore, this research provides a holistic understanding of photonic device optimization algorithms which supports better decision-making by the researchers and practitioners.
Jueces de menores especializados y jurisdicción integral del menor
Authors: Subiñas Castro Blanca Isabel
Published: December 2024

Esta ponencia, en continuidad de otras escritas, tiene por objeto seguir reflexionado sobre el hecho de que pueda existir en la organización judicial española un juez integral del menor que vaya más allá de juzgados más o menos especializados en cada distinto orden jurisdiccional y de espacios judiciales adaptados al menor. Un juez que pueda reunir competencias penales, civiles y administrativas (supervisoras o, incluso, más amplias) para mejor interpretación y mejor satisfacción del "interés del menor", según viene definido en el artículo 2 de la Ley Orgánica 1/1996, de 15 de enero, de protección jurídica del menor, de modificación parcial del Código Civil y de la Ley de Enjuiciamiento Civil (en adelante, LOPJM), en la redacción que le fue otorgada por el artículo 1.2 de la Ley Orgánica 8/2015, de 22 de julio, de Modificación del Sistema de Protección a la Infancia y a la Adolescencia y el ligero retoque de la Ley Orgánica 8/2021, de 4 de junio, de Protección Integral a la Infancia y a la Adolescencia Frente a la Violencia. Este interés del menor es transversal.