bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The "Kumon method" as a means of mastering the initial subject knowledge in children
Authors: Batenova Yu. V. , Volchegorskaya E. Y.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. The problem of activating educational activities has always been in the center of attention of teachers, however, the changes taking place at the present time have given it special relevance. New socio-economic conditions dictate the need to study new forms and methods of education aimed at intensifying the process of acquiring knowledge.

   The purpose of this study is to study the effectiveness of the Kumon method in relation to the development of initial subject concepts by children of preschool and primary school age from the point of view of the theory of meaningful learning.

   Materials and methods. The article provides an analysis of the content of the key provisions of the Kumon method based on methods of systematization and classification, as well as general scientific methods of analysis, generalization and synthesis. The support of the idea of L. S. Vygotsky's "zone of proximal development" makes it possible to use rich theoretical material on self-learning as a child's ability to identify and search for information, distinguish and assign it, taking into account the relationship with previously acquired information.

   Results. The purpose of the study was to study the key characteristics of the organization of training in the Kumon system. The principles, neuropsychological foundations of the method under consideration, and the possibilities of this technology from the perspective of the multidimensionaldevelopment of a child's personality are analyzed. The authors concluded that in modern pedagogical practice, the use of the Kumon method can be effective for children who need to master the procedural aspects of mathematics and reading.

   Discussion and conclusions. As a research perspective, the authors see the study of the possibilities of the Kumon method as an individual method.
Exploring the Acceptance of Mobile-Assisted Peer Feedback in English Speaking among Chinese EFL Students
Authors: Weng Jiayang , Noordin Nooreen , Ahmad Norhakimah Khaiessa
Published: October 2024

Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this quasi-experimental study examined the use of Mobile-Assisted Peer Feedback (MAPF) tools via the Tencent Mini Programme among Chinese university EFL learners to enhance English speaking proficiency. A mixed-methods approach was employed, using descriptive statistics for questionnaire data and thematic analysis with NVivo for interview data. Sixty non-English major students (CEFR levels A2-B1) were selected through purposive sampling and assigned to three groups: one-way, dialogic, and visualised peer feedback. Results showed positive responses across all modes, with visualised feedback rated highest for usefulness, behavioural intention, and speaking improvement. The study highlights the need to consider technological, individual, and sociocultural factors in mobile-assisted feedback for language learning. Future research should explore long-term effects, application in diverse contexts, and further refinement of mobile-assisted feedback modes to enhance learner engagement. This study contributes to the research on MAPF in English speaking and offers practical insights for educational technology development.
IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTBASED LEARNING AND BINARY LESSON WHEN WORKING WITH MINORITY GROUPS IN THE FIRST AND SECOND HIGH SCHOOL STAGE
Authors:   Secondary school ‘St. Cyril and St. Methodius’, Sozopol, Dimova Galya
Published: October 2024

Project-based learning and binary lessons off er innovative approaches to improving the educational process, especially when working with minority groups. They provide opportunities for active participation, collaboration, and integration of cultural diff erences, leading to higher quality and more effective education. By implementing these methods, we can create a more inclusive and stimulating learning environment that encourages all students to achieve their potential. The goal of the implemented innovative project is to create an interdisciplinary link between two subjects – ‘Information Technology’ and ‘Organization and Operation of the Food and Beverage Sector’ to motivate students to learn both inside and outside the classroom. Interdisciplinary learning will not replace individual subjects but will bring them closer, complement, develop, and enhance the education. In the development of a specific project, students use their theoretical knowledge in various practical activities. The lessons that are actually conducted are binary because two mentor teachers unite two classes from the first and second high school stages, two academic subjects from the curriculum, in one real classroom with digital conditions. Finding common ground in solving real didactic cases is a process where students are encouraged to perceive, discuss, and reason from the perspective of multiple disciplines, find answers and present results. Acquiring teamwork skills and building clear logical connections between different thematic units are of essential importance for the subsequent life realization of students from minority groups.
CREATIVITY AND SELFEXPRESSION OF CHILDREN THROUGH CREATING THREEDIMENSIONAL FORMS USING WET FELTING OF WOOL
Authors:   Kindergarten ‘Mladost’, Gabrovo, Petkova Yovka
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this report is to show a different and unconventional approach to making volumetric shapes in the case of felt. It is aimed at children, as a different technological and aesthetic element compared to those that can be off ered in public kindergartens. For this, in the learning process, educators must provide the opportunity to use innovative approaches, to work with a variety of materials, to ensure that children “produce something different“[1]. The report can serve as a guide for shaping concrete practical ideas. The introduction of children into the system of compulsory preschool education plays an important role. This fact lays the foundations for the overall improvement of a wide range of skills that are essential for the formation of creative personalities and includes the acquisition of basic knowledge, competences and behavior patterns by children. An important place is occupied by the work to strengthen the feeling for the forms that children see around them. The process of becoming familiar with shapes combines both visual and tactile perception.
INNOVATIONS IN FINE ART EDUCATION IN KINDERGARTEN
Authors:   Kindergarten ‘Edinstvo Tvorchestvo Krasota’, Vratsa, Manolova Rositsa , Stoyanova Veneta ,   Kindergarten ‘Edinstvo Tvorchestvo Krasota’, Vratsa
Published: October 2024

This paper presents innovative pedagogical practices in the field of ‘Fine art’ education with children of the second age group ‘Slanchitse’ in kindergarten ‘Edinstvo Tvorchestvo Krasota’ in the city of Vratsa. These practices are part of the activities of the national program „It’s good in kindergarten“. In the process of pedagogical interaction, teachers use modern educational resources in a technology-rich environment, which significantly contribute to the drawing skills development. Encourages creative, emotilonal and aesthetic experience of the world in the field of fine arts. The included modern ICT and educational tools / Sensory Illuminated Writing Boards and projectors for drawing/ in the process of pedagogical interaction provides an opportunity for cognitive and creative development of children’s capabilities. The visit to an art gallery provides an opportunity for purposeful observation of various objects from reality in a different environment for the child. It provoked his emotional-evaluative attitude towards fine art and the world in general.
PROJECT „THE PROFESSIONS OF MY PARENTS“
Authors:   Kindergarten ‘Zdravets’, Pazardzhik, Todorova Antoaneta
Published: October 2024

This work presents an innovative system of interaction forms with families and children on the topic ‘The Professions of My Parents’. Organized pedagogical activities are conducted within the children’s group, where parents present their professions, and children actively participate by performing related tasks. These tasks include constructive and pictorial assignments, as well as role-playing didactic games. By comparing the objects used by adults, understanding their purposes, observing behaviors, learning about the peculiarities of various professions, and recognizing the social significance and results of work, children develop vivid ideas and an active attitude towards the social environment. They also enhance their ability to analyze and draw conclusions. These forms of cooperation contribute to creating an appropriate environment for the personal development of each child.
THE ART OF CREATING ART
Authors:   Kindergarten ‘Zname na mira’, Vratsa, Ilieva Anzhela
Published: October 2024

The report presents a realized project under the NP ‘It’s good in the kindergarten’. The idea of the project ‘The art of creating art’ is to expand the opportunities for the development of creative thinking in children and to form in them skills for emotional expression through the use of fine art techniques. Innovative pedagogical solutions are presented that develop children’s creative abilities, artistic perceptoon and their ideas about the types of arts. The project is implemented within the framework of four modules – ‘Science of Fine Art’, ‘Applied Arts Studio’, ‘Sculpture Studio’, ‘Artist’s Studio’. Through the activities in the different modules, the children built skills to express their ideas about the world through drawing, skills to better understand themselves and express their thoughts and feelings freely. The creative process improves the mental and emotional state of children, helps release tension and overcome conflicts, free expression of one’s own dreams and hopes.
INCREASING THE STUDENTS’ WRITING MOTIVATION BY ENGAGING STUDENTS’ SENSES – DESCRIBING A PICTURE IN AN ENGLISH CLASS
Authors:   First English Language School, Sofia, Karapeeva Latinka
Published: October 2024

Mastering a foreign language involves developing all competencies: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Composing a text – writing competency – is not an easy task, especially when specialized vocabulary has to be included. Describing a piece of art further increases the level of difficulty. The lack of ability to understand and appreciate a painting can turn such an assignment into an overwhelming and tedious activity. Many of the contemporary children acquire the information they need through the internet. Furthermore any artwork can be easily found online. This deprives students of the opportunity to ‘feel’ the paintings and draw inspiration. This, in turn, leads to the perception that the task to describe a painting is artificial and meaningless. Here, the teacher’s role is crucial in finding a way to the students’ emotional intelligence and a source of inspiration. The feeling of freedom and the ability to make independent choices give children confi dence. The limitations of the closed space of the classroom, the small number of available pictures of paintings, identical for all students, and the lack of physical perception of a painting can be overcome by visiting an art gallery and providing students with the freedom of choice, responsibility for their decision, and the obligation to adhere to behaviour norms. The result is multiferous and leads to social engagement, emotional involvement, and active use of the appropriate vocabulary.
THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CLASSES – APPLICATIONS AND BENEFITS
Authors:   Plovdiv University ‘Paisii Hilendarski’, Plovdiv, Garov Kosta , Dobrev Iliya ,   HG ‘St. Cyril and St. Methodius’, Plovdiv
Published: October 2024

This article examines the possibilities of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into high school information technology classes. The authors of the article share practical examples of applying AI in processing images, videos, presentations and websites. The main focus is on the following tools: Copilot.microsoft .com; Diffit for Teachers; Studio.d-id.com; Chat.bggpt.ai; Gamma.app; Copy.ai. The article analyzes the benefits of using AI in the classroom for teachers and students. The authors share information and ideas for using apps in the classroom to create more engaging, eff ective, and inspiring learning for their students. The shared examples of the application of these technologies reveal their potential to improve the educational experience and increase the effectiveness of the learning process.
THE SYMPHONISM OF THE NOVEL «THE ARCTIC» BY I. L. SELVINSKY
Authors: Sosnenko I.
Published: October 2024

The article examines the interconnection of musical and verbal arts. Using the novel «Arctic» and the poem cycle «Alice» as examples, an analysis is conducted of the artistic techniques employed by I. L. Selvinsky to create verbal analogs of musical structures. It is established that the thematic depth of the works, detailed depiction of the processes of character formation and development, their spiritual quests, and the resolution of internal conflicts indicate the symphonic nature of the poet’s thinking. The reference to the symphonic works of P.I. Tchaikovsky, the disruption of the composer’s accepted symphony order, enhances the aesthetic direction of the poetic work and reveals profound meaning. The unity of thematic and imagery material, the utilization of similar principles in the development of musical and literary works allow for the poetic cycle «Alice» to be considered as a symphonic suite, with its poetic elements assessed in the parameters of musicology correlated with literary methodology.
COLLECTIONS BY N. F. PAVLOV “THREE STORIES” AND “NEW STORIES” AS AN OPTION OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR’S TEXT UNITY
Authors: Aleksandrova I.
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes the collections of N. F. Pavlov “Three Stories” (1835) and “New Stories” (1839) in the aspect of the functioning of such a type of supertext as an individual author’s textual unity, realized in the form of a collection. Since it is compiled by the author, its components are selected and grouped by him in accordance with a certain intention. The texts within each writer’s collection correspond with each other. In their plot, there is a clear orientation towards “an incident from life”; the plot is based on the clash of the heroes with a rejecting secular environment. The common properties of all structural components of Pavlov’s collections are elements of psychologism, romantic stylistics (sustained motifs, characters endowed with unusual passions, poetics of a fragment) with an emphatically social sound, attention to everyday details, and the use of physiological features. Unifying impulses are also set by extra-textual elements (titles, subtitles, epigraph to the first collection). In the form of a collection, Pavlov’s stories are combined into a kind of megatext, endowed with “super meaning,” which fundamentally changes the scale of the depiction of reality and ensures a higher level of the author’s awareness of the most pressing problems in society. The core of this version of textual unity is the author’s idea, which determines the presence of intertextual connections between the components of the collection and their general modality. However, in the presence of a structure and internal logic set by the author, the collection differs from the adjacent phenomenon — the cycle — in that the compositional arrangement of individual parts is not of decisive importance here, the connections between the stories that make up the collection are significantly weakened.
A TECH-ENABLED APPROACH TO TEACHING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES: A DATA ANALYSIS-BASED STUDY
Authors: Daware Suvarna Vishal , Vaidya Ravindra
Published: October 2024

The integration of technology into education has offered significant benefits, especially for students with learning disabilities. This study examines the effects of technology-enabled teaching strategies on the learning experiences of students with disabilities and looks at how educators, parents, and special education specialists view these strategies' efficacy. 200 participants in the study—teachers, parents, and special educators—gave their opinions using a standardized questionnaire. Questions with closed-ended answers were used to gather quantitative data. The results demonstrate the beneficial influence of assistive technology, customized education software, and adaptive tools in enhancing learning outcomes for students with disabilities. Nonetheless, issues with resource allocation, training, and accessibility were also noted. In order to improve learning for students with disabilities, this study attempts to contribute to the creation of more inclusive, technologically enabled educational methods.
SANTHALS: THE CHILD OF MOTHER NATURE AND MUSIC
Authors: Krishnamurti Arpita
Published: October 2024

This research paper explores the cosmic relation between the Santhals and Music. Santhal people consider the nature as their god and they believe in nature worship. The cultural and religious aspects of Santhals are very close to the nature. They celebrate all the seasons through festivals with pomp and grandeur. Music and dance are an integral part of these festivals. Music of the Santhals offers vibrancy and splendour. Men and women, old and young all of Santhali rejoice in their music. It shows their integrity and communal bonding. Their music is associated with their festivals and celebrations. Each and every festival has their own specific music and songs. These festivals demonstrate the rich and vibrant quality of the music and culture of the Santhal community. Their traditions and customs are orally passed from one generation to the next generation which is an ancient system that has existed for centuries. Through this paper I attempt to draw my audience attention to the primitive culture and music of an ethnic people of our country. Santhals are very keen about their art and culture. It was an eye opener and amazed me to see the charm and depth of their music and culture. They are very skilled in the performance, which is an integral part of Santhals culture and it is like a bridge between the nature and culture.
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF VISUAL STORYTELLING THROUGH ILLUSTRATIONS IN INDIAN ADVERTISING.
Authors: Sharma Rajeev , Chaturvedi Khushboo
Published: October 2024

Visual storytelling is an approach to communicating brand messages to their target audience in an effective manner. Human easily understands abstract concepts through storytelling shown through different types of visual elements like photographs, illustrations, etc. Several brands use illustrations in their campaigns to build a connection with their target consumer and try to depict the brand’s values, attitudes, and emotions. Illustrations sometimes help a brand build a unique identity that helps them differentiate their brand from another. This paper aims to analyze the possibilities of using illustration as a visual expression in brand storytelling to increase the effectiveness of advertising messages based on the available case studies. A descriptive methodology has been adopted to analyze the impact of using illustrations by the brand for their campaign to increase effectiveness and recognition. After a thorough analysis, it has been found that using illustration for storytelling can have a positive impact on consumers and can increase brand differentiation with their rival brands.
THE TEXTILE STUDY OF INDIAN ASHRAMS -A LOCUS OF HINDU CULTURAL ACTIVITY FOR MIND SOUL AND BODY POSITIVITY
Authors: Sharma Shivani , Singh Jyotsana
Published: October 2024

Traditionally, an ashram is a spiritual hermitage or a monastery in Hinduism. Today the term ashram often denotes a locus of Hindu cultural activity such as yoga, music study or religious instruction, similar to a studio, yeshiva, tikaf or dojo. The research study was a descriptive study to study the home décor, textile of Ashram a Questionnaire was designed to collect the data from various Ashram and the people residing at Ashram aged about 50 years. The population All the Ashram Located at Rishikesh was selected with a Sample size of 50 people based in Rishikesh Ashram. The methodology used was collection of Primary Data/ Secondary Data and the Study Duration was for 10 days. The study gave an insight to the usage of appropriate home décor with sustainable and organic properties for the Ashrams in India.
From Wildcat, to Farm-hand, to Deity, to Laser Chaser: A Look at the Domestic House Cat
Authors: Mula Tristan
Published: October 2024

This paper examines the journey of the domestic house cat, from its wild origins to its current status as a beloved companion. By delving into domestication, morphology, global dispersal, and cultural significance, the paper sheds light on the intricate relationship between humans and cats throughout history. The research explores the domestication timeline, highlighting key findings such as discovering ancient cat burials in Cyprus and Egypt and identifying the wildcat species Felis silvestris lybica as the ancestor of modern domestic cats. Additionally, it discusses the challenges researchers face in distinguishing between wild, feral, and domestic cat remains due to their similar genetic makeup and limited morphological changes over time. Furthermore, the paper investigates the role of cats in ancient societies, emphasizing their significance as symbols of divinity in ancient Egypt and their use in pest control during the Roman Iron Age. It also examines recent technological advancements, such as medical imaging, which have facilitated the study of cat mummies and provided insights into ancient mummification practices. Overall, researchers comprehensively explore the domestication, cultural significance, and morphological evolution of the domestic house cat, highlighting its enduring importance in human society.
DEVELOPING TOURING PLAN USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM BASED ON VISUAL, NATURAL, AND CULTURAL QUALITIES IN PARANGTRITIS COASTAL AREA, YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA
Authors: Setiawaty Meity , Nurisjah Siti , Suharnoto Yuli
Published: October 2024

The objectives of this study is studying on developing touring plan in coastal area of Parangtritis based on its visual, natural,  and cultural quality assessment. Those three aspects of quality are used as the basic consideration for site assessment in acquiring the potential tourism area, which is subsequently used in developing a touring system.Scenic Beauty Estimation (SBE) method and visual character variables assessment are used in assessing the visual quality of the study area. The technique of potential zones mapping applied by Gunn (1994) combined with cartographic regionalization (Smith, 1989) are used in assessing both natural and cultural quality of the area.In general, Parangtritis is dominated with high to  medium quality of potential area for tourism, which includes beach, sand dunes, woodlands, and a big part of agriculture area. Based on potential area and existing tourism objects, there are three track alternatives that have been developed in this study by using the concept of developing an interpretive track, as adopted from Damayanti (2003).According to the prioritizing process using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), the third alternative of touring plan, whichhas the highest priority for the criteria of educational benefits, is perceived  to be the most preferable alternative as the potential tourism network in Parangtritis Coastal Area.
PENERAPAN SISTEM PERANGKAT PENILAIAN PADA KAWASAN PERUMAHAN, STUDI KASUS KAWASAN PERUMAHAN DI KOTA BOGOR, INDONESIA
Authors: Rejoni Rahmat , Sulistyantara Bambang , Fatimah Indung Sitti
Published: October 2024

Sustainable regional development is one of the government program, but in Indonesia there has been no direct assessment for the sustainable region. This is caused by the assessment tools that available now is not completed yet. Objectives of the study were to compare some assessment tools to formulate the considered best tools; to analyze the practice of one of the green assessment tools in Indonesia, specifically sustainable regional development assessment tools for a residential area in Bogor City; and to give an overview for the residential area that has green concept development generally in Indonesia and Bogor City in particular. Result of this study shows that the assessment tools in Indonesia still needs improvement, and that the green concept of the researched residential area is not suitable with criteria from assessment tools. Thus recommendation is proposed, based on minimum score of the existing assessment tools.
PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT KOTA BERBASIS MANFAAT DALAM MEMBENTUK TAMAN PUBLIK RAMAH ANAK
Authors: Utami Putri Kharisma , Mugnisjah Wahju Qamara , Munandar Aris
Published: October 2024

Child-friendly public park is a form of urban outdoor space that beneficial not only for citizen in general but also beneficial for child’s needs in urban spaces. Urban environment around children, including community in it gives great influence to the existence of child-friendly public spaces. Therefore, study on community participation in establishing park that promotes child-friendly public park is proper to conduct. This study focuses on investigating response from user that benefits from city park development project called Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak (RPTRA), a project developed by Jakarta municipality to promotes integrated community outdoor activities that is friendly for children’s growth and development needs. Result from using questionaire and interview method shows reliability of user is sufficient (Cronbach’s Alpha > 0.600) in showing relation between space variables in child-friendly public parks and response from community as beneficiary user.
DESAIN LANSKAP BOUTIQUE RESORT HOTEL DI CIMELATI SUKABUMI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Anwar Dewi Rezalini , Ainul Yakin Diajeng
Published: October 2024

Resort Hotel is usually located in the mountains, on an island, or in some other exotic location away from the city. The concept of the resort is usually more integrated with nature. Boutique resort is one of resort types that shown Exoticism by strengthen the character of the place with adding accent alements of its architecture, interior and landscape. The character could be shown by some art in the landscape area that can be used to beautify the visual and give identity to the resort area. The purpose of this study are to identification the character of lansdcape boutique resort, to analyze and to make the synthesis from potentials and problems in site, and to make design concept of artworks display garden in resort area. The method that is used in this research is the method of Simond i.e commisioning, inventory, analysis, synthesis, concept design, construction, and implementation. The output of this study is site plan boutique resort for artworks display garden, area ilustration pictures in resort, perspective and section pictures, planting plan, detail design, and video. Manufacture of design base on suitable space for artworks placement wich can be reference for other resort in Indonesia, and it can be a space for displayed many artworks from many artists.
LC-HRMS Analysis of Abelmoschus Manihot Medik from Palu of Central Sulawesi
Authors: Paliwang Rafni Mahyudin , Anggi Viani , Yanuarty Rezky , Rakanita Yasinta
Published: October 2024

Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik is one of the traditional medicinal plants from Palu City, Central of Sulawesi with the Malvaceae plant family and commonly is a traditional medicinal plants recognized fot its therapeutic potential, particularly in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and wound healing applications. This research aims to identify and characterize the chemical compounds present in Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik plant from Palu City, Central of Sulawesi using  liquid chromatography high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS). This research was collected fresh plant, designed using ethanol extraction from Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik and analyzed using mass spectroscopy (LC-HRMS) with Processing Software – MZMine Ver. 3.9.0. The results of this study  provide new insights into the chemical composition of Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik and confirm its potential as a source of bioactive compounds that could be futher explored for pharmaceutical development, namely that it contains the main compound Quercetin with a mass of 303.04, Gossypetin; Myricetin with a mass of 319.04, Quercetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnoside with a mass of 449.10 Isoquercetin; Hyperoside; Hyperin; Hirsutrin with a mass of 465.10, Gossypol with a mass of 519.20 and rutin with a mass of 291.08.
Comparative assessment of nucleated red blood cells using a fully automated hematology analyzer versus slide examination.
Authors: Sobia Bashir  , Humaira Taj Niazi  , Maryam Zahra  , Ayesha Ishtiaq  , Shahtaj Khan
Published: October 2024

Objective: To determine the sensitivity and specificity of fully automated hematology analyzer for nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) keeping microscopic slide examination as gold standard. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Hematology, RMI Hospital, Peshawar. Period: 1st December 2023 to 29th Feb 2024. Methods: A total of 160 blood samples referred for assessment to the hematological department for the suspected abnormal NRBCs were included in the study through consecutive sampling. Fresh Blood samples were analyzed using fully automated hematology analyzer. Manual counting of the NRBCs of the same samples was done using manual blood smear slide examination. Findings of the automated nucleated red blood cell counting methods were statistically analyzed keeping microscopic slide examination as gold standard. Sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and negative and positive predictive values were calculated for diagnosis of NRBC (count >0.02 × 109/L). Clinical sensitivity of the test was determined by Receiver Operating Test (ROC). Results: The Mean±SD of patient’s age in this study was 46.78±14.89 years with an age range of 0.5 to 67 years. The male gender was 53.75% while female gender was 46.25%. Fully automated hematology analyzer detected 30 (18.75%) samples while slide examination detected 31 (19.37%) samples with NRBC count >0.02 × 109/L. Fully automated hematology analyzer has shown sensitivity of 93.55 %, specificity 99.23% and diagnostic accuracy by 98.13%. PPV was 96.67% and NPV was 98.46 (p < 0.000) for the diagnosis of NRBC. The cutoff value of 0.0175 × 109/L (20/µL) offered the best balance between sensitivity and specificity based on ROC curve. Conclusion: Association is present for the NRBC count among the fully automated hematology analyzer and microscopic slide examination.
Frequency of non-st segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in acute coronary syndrome among patients presenting with the chest pain in emergency department of tertiary care hospital.
Authors: Irfan Fazal  , Shahid Rasul  , Nosheen Razi  , Mansab Ali  , Adnan Fazal  , Kamran Fazal
Published: October 2024

Objective: To determine the frequency of NSTEMI (non- st elevation myocardial infarction) in acute coronary syndrome patients presenting with the chest pain in emergency department of tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Jinnah Post graduate Medical College Hospital Karachi. Period: June 20, 2023. Methods: Enrolling 112 consecutive volunteers was carried out Interview questions focused on the participants' smoking, blood pressure, diabetes, and type of chest pain. Whether or not the participants had ACS, their diagnosis was documented. NSTEMI frequency was computed. Results: We have 112 patients enrolled with mean age was 52.73±14.24 years. Sixty five (58%) were male while forty seven (41.9 %) were females. out of 112 patients 45 (40.1%) were hypertensive, 32(28.5%) were diabetes and 29 (25.8%) were smoker. Among the participants 21 (18.7%) had NSTEMI and showed positive correlation with age, gender, nature of chest pain, hypertension and smoking. Conclusion: Among the individuals, one of the most frequent causes of chest pain was acute coronary syndrome. High suspicion and additional testing are they key tools for early diagnosis and management.
Novel trends of frequency, demographics and clinical presentation of skin disorders in only public hospital in south of Lahore: A Descriptive observational study over 1 year.
Authors: Uzma Amin  , Faizaan Asghar  , Hira Tariq
Published: October 2024

Objective: To study the pattern of skin diseases in our population with respect to different age groups, gender and seasonal variations. Study Design: Observational Retrospective study. Setting: Department of Dermatology, Lahore General Hospital, a tertiary care referral hospital situated in second big city of Pakistan i.e Lahore. Period: July 2021 to June 2022. Methods: A total of 65284 patients presenting to skin OPD were studied. Demographic details were noted and diagnosis was made after detailed history, examination and appropriate investigations like scraping or smears. Data was analyzed for various age groups, gender distribution and effect of variables on diagnosis. Results: Out of 65284 patients, 38 %were male & 62% were female. Most of the patients (43%) were in age group of 21-40 years. Scabies was the most prevalent dermatosis and affected 27% of study population. Three most common dermatosis were tinea, scabies and acne. The maximum number of dermatosis was seen in the months of summer. Conclusion: Infectious diseases pose a major burden to skin health of most of the population suffering from dermatological problem. Fungal infections and scabies are treatable but very common diseases contributing in burden of dermatological disorder in population presenting to hospitals.
Porto Maravilha: a imagem da crise da cidade
Authors: UFRRJ Prof. Dr. Claudio Antonio Santos Lima Carlos -
Published: October 2024

Pretende-se avaliar os impactos até agora gerados pelo Porto Maravilha, nos conjuntos de obras modestas protegidos pela Área de Proteção do Ambiente Cultural dos bairros da Saúde, Gamboa, Santo Cristo
Uma roda de conversa sobre o cultivo do café com estudantes do Ensino Médio de uma escola pública de Capelinha-MG.
Authors: Viana Maria do Socorro Pinheiro , Canôas Silvia Swain
Published: October 2024

Este resumo descreve a etapa inicial de um projeto de dissertação de mestrado realizado no âmbito do PROFMAT UFVJM, focado na Etnomatemática. O objetivo principal da Etnomatemática é demonstrar a viab
Exercícios de história cultural: linguagens, ficções, narrativas
Authors: MORAIS JULIERME
Published: October 2024

Os Exercícios de História Cultural presentes nesta obra explicitam o propósito coletivo em problematizar
Linguagens, Ficções e Narrativas não somente em suas dimensões estéticas ou técnicas, abarcando também as
respectivas dinâmicas sociais e políticas, que podem ser desveladas e questionadas a partir do embate entre os
pesquisadores que coloboraram nesta coletânea e seus respectivos objetos de pesquisa. Em vista do que foi
produzido, convidamos o(a) leitor(a) a mergulhar na História Cultural e sua variedade de possibilidades analíticas.
Narrativas que competem... modos da ficção e sentidos políticos nas telenovelas históricas: A Muralha, A Invenção do Brasil e O Quinto dos Infernos
Authors: Duarte André Luiz Bertelli
Published: October 2024

Narrativas que competem... modos da ficção e sentidos políticos
O homem está na cidade: exílio e poesia em Ferreira Gullar
Authors: Oliveira Marcus Vinícius Furtado da Silva
Published: October 2024

O homem está na cidade: exílio e poesia em Ferreira Gullar
As crônicas esportivas: a tabelinha entre História, Linguagens e Mídia
Authors: Borges Luiz Henrique de Azevedo
Published: October 2024

As crônicas esportivas: a tabelinha entre História, Linguagens e Mídia
Urdigrudi nos trópicos de pernambucâncer: aventuras em super-8 no experimentalismo fílmico de Jomard Muniz de Britto
Authors: Brito Fábio Leonardo Castelo Branco
Published: October 2024

Urdigrudi nos trópicos de pernambucâncer: aventuras em super-8 no experimentalismo fílmico de Jomard Muniz de Britto
A história estilística do cinema: o dogmatismo em Festa de Família (1998), de Thomas Vinterberg
Authors: Araújo Felipe Monteiro Pereira de
Published: October 2024

A história estilística do cinema: o dogmatismo em Festa de Família (1998), de Thomas Vinterberg
Da poética do cotidiano à escrita dramatúrgica:
Authors: Santos Gildo de Jesus
Published: October 2024

Este ebook é resultado da pesquisa desenvolvida pelas alunas Adriele Oliveira e Gleice Moreira, sob minha orientação, Professor Gildo Santos. O projeto foi realizado ao longo do primeiro semestre de 2024, no Centro Territorial de Educação Profissional da Bacia do Paramirim, e traz uma coletânea de peças teatrais que refletem o cotidiano e as realidades dos alunos envolvidos no processo.
As produções dramatúrgicas aqui reunidas abordam diversas situações vivenciadas no ambiente escolar e em diferentes contextos fora da escola. São histórias que retratam os desafios, as alegrias e as vivências de nossos estudantes, explorando com sensibilidade e profundidade os detalhes do dia a dia.
Acreditamos que este ebook desperte em você, leitor, um olhar mais atento, sensível e crítico sobre as questões abordadas. Convidamos você a mergulhar nestes textos e refletir sobre as experiências e perspectivas apresentadas.
Boa leitura!
Proactive Psychiatric Consultation and Hospital Length of Stay in Adults: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Hathaway Chase , Haley Lauren , Irby Jonathan , Klumb Sydney , Cheng Johnny
Published: October 2024

According to a 2022 systematic review on the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in general hospitals, it was estimated that approximately one-third of medical inpatients present with a coinciding psychiatric condition. However, other studies have reported that a low rate of patients actually obtain an inpatient psychiatric consult; and even fewer patients receive a consultation when it would not be traditionally indicated. Therefore, we have seen an emergence of the use of Proactive Consultation-Liaison (C-L) Psychiatry across many hospital settings. This model of care utilizes systematic screening for active mental health concerns, proactive interventions tailored to individual patients, team-based delivery, and care integration with primary services to provide psychiatric consultation earlier. This study conducted a focused PubMed search to review the research to date on proactive C-L psychiatry and its impact on hospital length of stay (LOS) in patients over 18 years old. Results show a consequential reduction in average hospital LOS when proactive C-L psychiatry services are used compared to reactive, on-request consultation services. A shortened LOS is seen with this practice when there is a quicker time for consultation or referral. Thus, there is evidence of proactive C-L psychiatry’s success in decreasing average hospital LOS and improving patient care. Additional studies are necessary to determine its significance, as little research to date has been completed on the topic. It is recommended to expand the scope of investigation to different patient populations, including but not limited to pediatrics and patients without an underlying mental health illness.
Exploring geometry and measurement in the Perjuangan Subkoss Garuda Sriwijaya Museum: An ethnomathematics study
Authors: Lisnani Lisnani , Lestari Natalia Putri , Suyono Agus
Published: October 2024

The Museum of Perjuangan Subkoss Garuda Sriwijaya is a museum that preserves the history of South Sumatra’s struglle against the Dutch and Japanese colonialists. This research aims to obtain the results of an ethnomathematics study from the Museum of Perjuangan Subkoss Garuda Sriwijaya regarding historical, philosophical, and mathematical aspects and implement it in the Merdeka Curriculum in mathematics for elementary schools. This research employs an ethnographic approach with a qualitative descriptive approach, utilizing observation, interviews, documentation, field notes, and data triangulation. The analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, verification, and conclusions drawings. The study involved three informants who had direct interaction with the Museum of Perjuangan Subkoss Garuda Sriwijaya. The results of this research shows that ethnomathematics studies offer several insights: the historical aspect introduces local history and culture through artifacts that supported the struggle during the physical revolution; the philosophical aspectteaches the values ​​of caring, cooperation, creativity, and diversity within society; and the mathematical concepts reveals the concept of geometry, including area, perimeter, volume of both two-dimensional figures and three-dimensional figures, and length measurement.
Slow release of NPK fertilizer using biodegradable porous carriers synthesized from agricultural waste
Authors: Gaurav B Borase  , Ketan R Malkhede  , Guruprasad R Mavlankar  , Prajkta P Baikar  , Deepa N Rangdal  , Meenakshi N Bhatu  , Rajendra R Tayade  , Shubhangi P Patil
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the synthesis of porous biodegradable materials from rice bran and pineapple waste to determine their potential as carriers for slow-release NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) fertilizers. Through gel formation, solvent exchange, and carbonization; agro-waste gets converted into highly porous materials. A further examination of these materials demonstrates their adsorption capability and efficacy in progressive NPK fertilizer release. Experimental results show that both rice bran and pineapple waste-derived materials are effective slow-release fertilizer carriers. However, comparative investigation shows that rice bran-based material has better slow-release properties than its pineapple waste-derived counterpart. Here we also include the kinetic study of the release rate of NPK fertilizers which turned toward a Pseudo-zero order of release rate. This study emphasizes the necessity of repurposing agricultural byproducts for sustainable material synthesis, which contributes to the advancement of green chemistry and provides eco-friendly fertilizer delivery systems.
The silent killer: ARDS in scrub typhus patients
Authors: Ganesh Vijay  , Sidhu Niyamat  , Modi Poornima  , Singhal Leena
Published: October 2024

Rickettsial diseases are an important cause of fever of acute onset and short duration. Transmitted by mites , rickettsial infections are an important differential when treating patients with fever exposed to such an environment. The common clinical manifestations include apart from fever, a viral rash, presence of eschar, evidence of loss of fluid in third spaces like pleural effusion and ascites. Laboratory investigations that favour rickettsial infections include presence of thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, hyponatremia, hypoalbuminemia. These findings on investigations should prompt a clinician to investigate for rickettsial infections particularly scrub typhus. Although the classical clinical picture is as described above, children can present with unusual presentation due to multiorgan failure resulting in a myriad of clinical presentations like respiratory distress, encephalitis etc. A high index of suspicion should be kept in such cases of multiorgan involvement for investigation and treatment of scrub typhus which is an easily treatable cause of multiorgan failure. METHODOLOGY: after taking informed consent from parents, we reviewed four cases of children between 7 to 10 years who presented in a tertiary care hospital with the complaint of fever of acute onset and subsequently developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). They were subsequently diagnosed as scrub typhus and showed good response to doxycycline. CONCLUSION: scrub typhus as a cause of acute respiratory distress must be kept in mind in children presenting with acute onset fever. Although pathognomic, presence of an eschar does not predict the severity of disease. Definitive tests for scrub typhus may be negative in the initial phase of illness and must be interpreted with caution when dealing with such cases.
Life cycle assessment of the environmental impacts of beer production process
Authors: Yvonne Laurent Mganga  , Peter Makinde  , Ellen Akua Pokuah
Published: October 2024

In this study, significant environmental impacts of beer production process were established throughout its life cycle it is necessary to characterize all beer production operations; to carry out an inventory of inputs and outputs in every process; to evaluate possible human and ecological effects resulting from environmental emissions; and to define possible improvement potential. There are four major significant environmental impact categories; first ecotoxicity due to pollutants emitted with environmental score of 9.1762E-6 which was equivalent to 28.16%. It included impacts from marine aquatic which was the greater contributor to total ecotoxicity accounting for 74.12%, followed by terrestrial ecotoxicity with 23.5% and fresh water ecotoxicity which was least contributor with 2.3%, the major cause was burning fossil fuels for steam production and release of inadequately treated wastewater. Second was depletion of fossil fuels with environmental score of 6.8923E-6 equivalent to 21.15%. It was mainly due high consumption of natural gas, lubricating oils and diesels for machines and distribution trucks. Third major impact category was global warming with environmental score of 4.9001E-6 equivalent to 15.02% where the major flow contributor was carbon dioxide accounting 91% of total impact and the major causes were gaseous pollutants and heat released during energy production and transportation activities. The fourth significant impact category was human toxicity with environmental impact score of 4.6208E-6 which accounts for 14.18% of total environmental impacts. Its major flow contributor was dioxins making up 51%. The main causes were pollutant from burning fossil fuels in trucks and energy production and use of harmful chemicals.
IoT-based air pollution monitoring and data analytics using machine learning approach
Authors: Harish G N  , Asharani R  , Nayana R
Published: October 2024

Air pollution poses significant risks to both the environment and human health, making real-time monitoring essential for effective mitigation. This paper presents an IoT-based air pollution monitoring system that utilizes sensor networks to collect real-time air quality data on pollutants like PM2.5, CO, and NO₂. The data is transmitted via wireless communication to a cloud platform for analysis. Machine learning algorithms, including decision trees and support vector machines, are applied to predict future pollution trends and detect anomalies. The system’s architecture, from sensor deployment to data analytics, is outlined, highlighting its scalability and adaptability. Experimental results from a 30-day urban deployment demonstrate the system’s ability to capture pollution levels and provide accurate forecasts. By integrating IoT and machine learning, the system offers a cost-effective, real-time solution for monitoring and predicting air pollution, supporting urban planning and public health initiatives.