bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Physician Preferences when Selecting Candidates for Lower-Quality Kidney Offers
Authors: Gonzalez Sepulveda Juan M. , Mehrotra Sanjay , Yang Jui-Chen , Schantz Karolina J. , Becker Yolanda , Formica Richard , Ladner Daniela P. , Kaufman Dixon , Friedewald John
Published: September 2023

Background

In the United States, more than 50% of kidneys in the lowest 15% quality range (those with Kidney Donor Profile Index >85) are discarded. Studies suggest that using more of these kidneys could benefit patients waiting for a transplant. This study assesses the trade-offs physicians make when selecting recipients for lower-quality kidneys.

Methods

A discrete choice experiment (DCE) was administered to surgeons and nephrologists in the United States who are involved in kidney acceptance decisions. The DCE presented kidneys that varied in terms of Kidney Donor Profile Index, expected cold ischemia time, donor age, pump parameters, serum creatinine levels, glomerulosclerosis, donor diabetes status, and whether donation was made after circulatory death. Candidate characteristics included recipients' age, diabetes history, time on dialysis, ejection fraction, HLA mismatch, calculated panel reactive antibody, and Karnofsky performance score. Regression analysis was used to estimate acceptability weights associated with kidney and recipient characteristics.

Results

A total of 108 physicians completed the DCE. The likelihood of acceptance was significantly lower with deterioration of kidney quality, expected cold ischemia time at transplantation, and missing biopsy and pump information. Acceptance was prioritized for patients who were higher on the waiting list, younger recipients, those who have spent less time on dialysis, and those without a history of diabetes. Performance status (Karnofsky score) and calculated panel reactive antibody also had a statistically significant but smaller association. Finally, ejection fraction had a marginally significant association, and HLA match had no significant association with the acceptance of marginal kidneys. A group of respondents were found to be primarily concerned about cold ischemia time.

Conclusions

In this DCE, physicians considered the recipient characteristics that inform expected post-transplant survival score when they decided whether to accept a marginal kidney for a given recipient.
Assessment of the Nutritional Content and Hedonic Test on Pameling Avocado from Three Different Altitudes
Authors: Permanasari Paramyta Nila , Karyawati Anna Satyana , Saitama Akbar , Wicaksono Karuniawan Puji
Published: September 2023

Malang Regency has superior avocado commodity which is so-called Pameling. Superiorities of the fruit are indicated by the large size of the fruit and quality of the fruit flesh which is liked by the consumers. Today, the development of Pameling avocado has expanded from the lowlands to the highlands in diverse regions. In order to obtain optimal harvest yields, both quantity and quality, the research affirmed the quality of Pameling avocado, which is grown at the lowlands and the highlands. The research was conducted by testing quality (nutritional content) and organoleptic. Results of the research showed that the avocados grown at the highlands were more preferred by the panelists based on the organoleptic test from the assessment aspects of appearance, texture, aroma, and taste. The lowlands produced preference of the color flesh which is mostly preferred by the panelists. Results of the nutritional test (quality) on fruits grown at the lowlands showed the highest level of sugar and protein. The middle plains are superior in fat content. Moreover, the highlands produce fruits with the highest coarse fibers. However, the differences in cultivation methods on three different altitudes will be the subject of further studies that need to be considered.
Top 10 market entry strategies for digital health companies
Authors: Kwo Liz , Sham Katherine
Published: September 2023

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The digital health market is growing at an unprecedented rate, and it's the perfect time for enterprising digital health startups to strike – but what's the best way to enter the market? Read on for potential GTM strategies and key considerations for business model development.
THE INFLUENCE OF DANCE CONTENTS ON THE PRESCHOOLERS MOTOR FITNESS AND THEIR POSSIBLE APPLICATION IN PRESCHOOL INSTITUTIONS CURRICULUM
Authors: Đorđević Nenad , Stojković Predrag , Herodek Romina , Mustafa Xhelal , Uzunović Slavoljub
Published: September 2023

This paper presents a research focused on dance contents, specific dance programs and preschool children motor fitness. The main goal of this paper was to collect and analyze studies that as an experimental treatment had the contents of dance activities and their impact on the preschool children motor fitness. The necessary literature and papers were collected through the following databases: Google Scholar, PubMed, SCI index and the available professional literature at the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in Niš, as well as other available literature. The following keywords were used: influence, effects, preschool age, preschoolers, exercise, dance, dance activities, motor skills, motor skills and their adequate translation into English. Twelve papers that met the set criteria were selected for the final analysis. The following conclusion was drawn: there is a positive impact of dance contents on the preschool children motor fitness, therefore, they can be recommended for use as the adequate contents of the PE curricula in preschool institutions.
Reseña del Libro: Gobernanza de la Educación Media Superior Propuestas de Intervención Educativa, Hernández Alcántara Carlos y Alvarado Rodríguez María Eugenia, Coords.
Authors: Cabello Bonilla Víctor Francisco
Published: September 2023

Se trata de un libro estructurado con 5 documentos, que se organizan temáticamente de lo general a lo particular, lo que posibilita que el primer capítulo se constituya en un referente contextual al resto de los capítulos.

El tema central del libro es la Gobernanza en el territorio de la Educación Media Superior (EMS), es complejo entre otras razones porque la idea de co-participación social colectiva y responsable en los procesos de gestión y toma de decisiones colegiada de las políticas públicas en las instituciones educativas oficiales, aplicado en este subsistema con una fuerte estructura laboral corporativa, organización gremial de control centralizado y configuración disciplinaria dispersa, invita a seguir con atención el contenido en cada capítulo, en un reto analítico por lo escrito, pero sobre todo por lo implícito.
Adam Smith, mujeres y relaciones económicas conflictivas
Authors: Rodríguez Violeta
Published: September 2023

A 300 años del natalicio de Adam Smith, este ensayo debate la idea de que el filósofo, reconocido como padre de la ciencia económica, carecía de pensamiento inclusivo. Con esa finalidad, se explora cómo el modelo principal de la teoría económica tuvo que reconciliar sus divergencias con la visión filosófica de Smith para adoptar la perspectiva de género. Al comparar las reglas del orden económico elaboradas por Smith con las ecuaciones del modelo del consumidor individual (MCE), descubrimos que la Ley de la Indiferencia adoptada por el MCE es el principal desacuerdo entre ambos argumentos teóricos. Al profundizar en los desafíos que surgen al aplicar el marco analítico basado en la indiferencia al estudio de las decisiones colectivas. En concreto, nos concentramos en los principales modelos de las decisiones económicas de las mujeres que viven con sus parejas. A través de este análisis, encontramos que al utilizar un esquema analítico libre de indiferencia es indispensable para capturar la disputa distributiva inherente a las decisiones realizadas en pareja, éstas pueden derivar en resultados inequitativos. Este enfoque alternativo refleja mejor la naturaleza conflictiva que Smith asignaba a los asuntos relativos a la riqueza, volviéndose evidente que los modelos de género se alinean mejor con la concepción filosófica de Smith sobre el comportamiento humano. Las observaciones finales del documento sirven para recordar la breve pero sustancial teoría de Smith sobre la desigualdad de las mujeres. También resaltan las contribuciones cruciales del enfoque económico de género en la construcción de una comprensión más profunda de las causas y consecuencias de las disparidades económicas. Al reconocer la franca oposición de Smith al trato injusto hacia las mujeres, honramos su legado y mostramos la importancia de abordar los desafíos únicos que obstaculizan la igualdad de género.
Adam Smith y comportamiento bancario: ¿racionalidad o imprudencia económica?
Authors: Mirón Daniel
Published: September 2023

Las aportaciones de Adam Smith sobre aspectos monetarios y de la banca han sido poco valoradas. En el presente ensayo se busca revalorar las ideas de su pensamiento ligadas al aspecto ético del comportamiento económico, pieza clave para un mejor entendimiento del imprudente comportamiento bancario para la emisión de deuda en el sistema capitalista. Tradicionalmente la teoría económica moderna o convencional, ha atribuido a Smith ideas sobre el comportamiento económico asociadas a un supuesto racionalismo que se sostiene sobre la maximización del interés individual. Por ello, el objetivo de este trabajo es doble, por un lado, se indaga sobre la interpretación dominante del trabajo de Adam Smith que ha estado en función del paradigma económico de libre mercado, refutando el carácter racional en el comportamiento de los agentes económicos.
Futuros peligrosos, de Elia Barceló: violencias del mañana en clave transmedial
Authors: Pardo Fernández Rodrigo
Published: September 2023

El libro de relatos Futuros peligrosos (2008) de la escritora española Elia Barceló y su versión del mismo año en cómic, en el que colaboran Jordi Farga como escritor y Luis Miguez Ybarz como ilustrador, formulan una propuesta de copresencia textual, contenidos compartidos y, al cabo, cierta autonomía significativa; esto lo entendemos como transmedialidad. Ambos textos, el de Barceló —escrito— y el de Farga-Ybarz —arte secuencial que expande el hipotexto—, recrean temas del mañana inmediato, en términos hiperbólicos, a partir de un.a de las líneas que han puesto en relevancia ciertos análisis recientes de la ciencia ficción: la cuestión del hoy extratextual ficcionalizado, cuya problematización apunta al propio carácter de las ficciones. El objetivo de este artículo es reconocer cuál es la función que cumplen ambos textos, con códigos distintos, en cuanto escritura de una violencia cotidiana que sucede en el universo extratextual. Además, de manera particular, buscaré explicar el proceso complejo de relación dialógica entre escritura literaria y arte secuencial. A partir de los conceptos de transmedialidad y violencia, se identifican nodos de sentido en dos cuentos de este libro, considerados como textos de origen (hipotextos) y sus derivaciones. Se busca reflexionar sobre el modo en que la historia original se expande y enriquece.
Índice de los derechos de la niñez, 2018
Authors: Fuentes Alcalá Mario Luis , Arellano Almanza Saúl
Published: September 2023

Las niñas y los niños son el grupo de población, por edad, en mayores condiciones de vulnerabilidad, pobreza y desigualdad en México. De acuerdo con los datos del Coneval, es el grupo etario en que en menor medida se ha avanzado en la reducción de la pobreza multidimensional; y según el INEGI, en 2016 había casi 900 mil hogares en los que alguna niña o niño no comió durante todo el día. Ante este contexto, y a pesar de la promulgación de la Ley General de los Derechos de las Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes en 2014, en México se ha avanzado de manera lenta y desigual en el cumplimiento del amplio catálogo de derechos que nuestra Constitución y el marco jurídico le reconoce a la niñez mexicana. En este volumen, los autores llevan a cabo una seria revisión en torno a los derechos reconocidos por la Ley, y los asocian a indicadores oficiales con la finalidad de dimensionar el grado de avance o de incumplimiento de este catálogo de derechos. A partir de un riguroso análisis descriptivo, ofrecen también una explicación e interpretación estadística, a través de diferentes estrategias metodológicas, logrando construir el primer Índice de los derechos de la niñez que cubre a todos los grupos de edad, desde un enfoque integral de los derechos humanos.  En ese mismo sentido, el Índice de los derechos de la niñez ofrece información de suma relevancia para quienes diseñan y operan políticas públicas, pues documenta las disparidades regionales, pero también las brechas que existen en el cumplimiento de algunos derechos, respecto de otros en los que se tienen mayores niveles de logro. Se trata de un enfoque innovador, que le da a toda aquella persona preocupada por la infancia, un amplio panorama del estado de la niñez en México, así como un instrumento de medición que puede servir como modelo para llevar a cabo otros análisis similares en gobiernos locales, e incluso en otros países.
ANALYSIS OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE MODERN WAYS OF INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
Authors: Yakushev N. M. , Valiev R. F. , Chukavin D. P.
Published: September 2023

Currently, investing money in land, namely in land plots and real estate, is one of the most popular types of investment. A relatively small number and low criticality of risks, a wide range of use cases, huge demand, constantly and seriously growing asset value, even status - all this cannot but attract investors to this type of investment. However, like any other type of investment, this investment option has its own peculiarities and subtleties. And even taking into account all the prospects and attractiveness, since this type of activity is associated with investing money on a large scale, the approach to it should be thorough and conscious. Knowledge and ability to use the key knowledge about investing in land will allow you to invest as wisely and rationally as possible, achieve the best result and most effectively increase the available capital. This article discusses the main modern trends concerning investments in land plots, presents the key types of investments in real estate, highlights the most promising and least dangerous among them. Possession of the information presented can create a foundation of ideas about this method of investing, as well as form awareness of the approach to this issue.
ANALYSIS OF THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE CIVIL 3D PROGRAM WHEN DESIGNING THE MASTER PLAN SECTION
Authors: Yakushev N. M. , Dunaeva K. V.
Published: September 2023

The article considers the problem of introducing building information modeling technologies (BIM-technologies) into the design process, in particular, into the process of developing the section “Master Plan”. BIM technologies provide designers with new opportunities, help to optimize the design process with the help of special tools and functions. This article provides a comparative analysis of two software products: Civil 3D (a BIM-program designed for the design of infrastructure and master plans) and AutoCAD (a program based on 2D-design). The advantages and disadvantages of the BIM program are highlighted. The main advantages include the possibility of parametric modeling, the possibility of collaboration of various specialists and the almost complete elimination of mistakes. The disadvantages are the complexity of training and the high cost of software products. With the help of flowcharts describing the stages of the development of the earthmass plan, a comparison of labor costs in traditional design and BIM-design was carried out. It is revealed that the introduction of BIM-technologies is a necessary and important stage in the development of construction, which allows to significantly reduce the labor costs of designers with a significant improvement in the quality of documentation and increase the competitiveness of the project organization. But at the same time, an integrated approach is needed, covering all areas of the company's activities, as well as cooperation with other organizations.
BASIC MEANINGS OF THE CONCEPT “TENDERNESS” IN RUSSIAN AND SPANISH LANGUAGE PICTURES
Authors: Sozina E. O.
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the description of the representation of the concept of “tenderness” in comparison and is the final part of the study of this concept, conducted on the basis of the Russian and Spanish language pictures of the world. In the course of the study, the connection between language and culture was identified, reflected in the linguistic picture of the world through the functioning of the concept of “tenderness” as its functional unit. The investigation showed that the studied context is important for the perception of differences between Spanish and Russian linguistic cultures. A comprehensive analysis consisting of three stages was carried out. At the first stage, were analyzed the data of etymological, historical and explanatory dictionaries, dictionaries of synonyms and antonyms, which made it possible to identify the semantic scope of the concept, that is, its nuclear zone. At the second stage, a contextual analysis of the use of words that make up the concept of “tenderness” in the texts of the Spanish and Russian language corpora was carried out. Based on the analysis of the functioning and compatibility of the unit “tenderness”/“ternura” in Russian and Spanish-language texts, the main characteristics and components of the values of the nuclear zone of the concept were identified, characterizing “tenderness” as a feeling and the nature of relations between people. In the course of studying the near-nuclear zone of the concept “tenderness”, its expression in the text space was analyzed, including semantic exits beyond the data recorded in dictionaries. At the third stage, the ethnospecific features of the concept were investigated, that is, its peripheral zone, revealing the representation of the concept in the perception of representatives of modern linguistic cultures, live conversational speech and consciousness of modern speakers of Russian and Spanish. Based on a linguoassociative experiment among representatives of the Russian and Spanish linguocultures, conducted in two stages (2011 and 2022), conclusions were drawn about the semantic content of the concept and the change of its components in dynamics. At the end of the research, it was concluded that, despite the preservation of the integrity of the semantic scope of the concept of “tenderness”, its internal content undergoes transformation and redistribution of the components of meaning, occurring in accordance with the priorities of social life and consonance with the needs of society.
ANALYSIS OF SEMANTIC-STYLISTIC COMPOSITION OF SPEECH VERBS IN ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN (based on novel by E. Bronte “Wuthering heighs” and translations by N. Vol’pin and U. Saptsina)
Authors: Malysheva M.
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of semantic variability of speech verbs as well as their functioning in the novel by Emily Bronte “Wuthering Heights”. The article presents lexical- semantic classifications of speech verbs and ways of explicating the additional connotations in their meaning by adding dependent words and descriptive structures. In the course of study the key relevance is given to the valency theory due to differences in combinability of Russian and English. The study reveals major problems that occur during translation of verb lexis into Russian сonsidering the differences in linguistic worldviews. During the first stage of research the frequency of verbs occurrence was analyzed. Verb frequency count showed that the majority of the representatives can be identified as characterizing acoustic and physiological speech aspects of the utterer. The initial meaning of this group is not related to speech and gains the speech seme in context due to the process of metaphorization. The mentioned lexical layer appears to be stylistically marked and carries expressive connotations. Some speech verb occurrences were not fixed in the dictionaries and identified as author’s individual usage. Stylisticly neutral verbs are surrounded by verbal extensions actualizing the evaluative function of characters’ speech. These compounds are also included into the semantic field of speech verbs. During the second stage the comparative analysis of two translation versions given by N. Vol’pin and U. Saptsina was performed. It revealed the occurrence of dissonance in stylistics and semantic volume of a word in some cases. As a result of the study, speech verb occurrences were classified according to differential semes found in their meaning. The findings demonstrated the significant role of the given lexical-semantic group for depicting figurative and conceptual creativity of the novel.
THE SPECIFICITY OF TRANSLATION OF ENGLISH QUASI-REALIAS INTO RUSSIAN AND GERMAN IN SCIENCE FICTION
Authors: Oshanova E. S. , Bystrova A. V.
Published: September 2023

The article concentrates on the issue of adequacy and equivalence of the translation of quasi-realias. As literature is a popular field for language learning, the paper considers quasi-realias in science fiction works and problems of their translation. The relevance of this work is related to the need for an in-depth analysis of quasi-realias translation from English into Russian and German and the importance of continuing comparative research in the field of studying the science fiction genre, as well as the importance of quasi-realias for shaping the world created by the writer, creating the sense of immersion in a certain image. The science fiction is currently developing and gaining in popularity that makes to focus on the consideration and analysis of the features of this type of text. The identical translation of quasi-realias is considered important for understanding the author's intention and storylines. Since works of science fiction, written mainly by American authors, reach the reader only in translation, the issue of adequacy and equivalence of the translation of quasi-realias into Russian and German is relevant. The analysis of the translation of quasi-realias in a science fiction text show the particular complexity of interpreting these lexical units that caused by the lack of equivalents in the target language. Therefore, the translator needs to analyze possible translation options for a word or phrase, as well as carefully consider the context in which quasi-realias are used. The study determined the most popular way of forming quasi-realities - the lexical. Therefore, the most commonly used translation transformations were identified and differences in the translations of quasi-realias into Russian and German were revealed.
SHADOW ECONOMY IN THE MODERN WORLD
Authors: Zlobina E. U. , Kholmogorova N. A.
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the shadow economy in the modern world. This phenomenon, inherent in many countries, occurs in command and market economic systems. The shadow sector is one of the most acute problems for the economy of the state, because huge resources are concentrated in the shadow turnover, which can become a source for economic growth, this determines the relevance of the topic under study. There is a lack of a unified approach to the definition of the concept of “shadow economy” due to the versatility of this phenomenon. The structure of the shadow economy is given, as well as the types and features of shadow activity in different countries. The analysis of the state of the shadow economy and its scale in developed, developing and transition economies is presented. In addition, the most common types of economic crimes that are part of shadow activities are considered. The size of the shadow economy of Russia and neighboring countries is compared.The second part of the article is devoted to ways to minimize the shadow economy. Since it is impossible to get rid of this phenomenon, it is necessary to take measures to reduce it. The main methods of combating the shadow sector used in many countries are considered. Specific measures that are applied in countries with the lowest volume of shadow economic activity are given.
Threats of Adversarial Attacks on Deep Learning
Authors: Regmi Sajja , Regmi Saksham
Published: September 2023

Abstract: AI, accompanied with Deep Learning, is a growing technological innovation which has an extensible reach to various applications. The complex computational models i.e. Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) excel in natural language processing, image recognition, computer vision, and autonomous systems. Despite the merits, these intricate networks are vulnerable to adversarial attacks (such as black-box and white-box) which can be the primary threats to the AI-DL integration. For their mitigation, adversarial training, defense distillations and other defenses are introduced. This paper deals with the impediments posed by adversarial attacks on Deep Learning, and lists out the possible solutions to reduce their impacts.
ROS-Based Food Delivery System
Authors: Gowlapalli Rahul , Suranjandass Deepesh
Published: September 2023

Abstract: More people prefer to dine out nowadays, after having to spend many months in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The food and beverage industry has to revolutionise its way of serving customers in order to remain sustainable to the growing population. This project aims at the designing of a robot that delivers food to a table in a restaurant and returns back to the kitchen for the next order. Even though it is challenging to design a robot, doing so reduces the wastage of resources in restaurants. Multiple algorithms have been developed for the robot, which allow it to deliver food safely. The mobile robot follows a point to point algorithm and an obstacle avoidance algorithm in the fixed grid environment. The robot has been simulated in Gazebo, with the help of Construct Sim.
Determination of Relationship of Birth Order Position and Intelligent Quotient among Students of College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Federal University Dutse
Authors: Umar Mikail Isyaku , El-Yakub Ni'imah Rabiu , Atiku Ibrahim Ahmad , Ishaq Abba , Abubakar Musa , Obeagu Emmanuel Ifeanyi
Published: September 2023

The present study is aimed at finding the relationship of birth order position and intelligence quotient among students of College of Medicine and Allied health sciences in Federal University Dutse, Jigawa state. A total number of 250 students which comprise 124 males and 126 females were assessed using questionnaires. Data was analyzed using “SPSS statistics version 20”. The variable measurements were presented as mean ± SD. The differences between the two groups that is males and females were compared by using “independent sample t-test”. The correlation between the variables were found using Pearson’s and Partial correlation. Values of p < 0.05 were deemed as level of significant. The present study shows negative or no relationship between birth order position and intelligent quotient in the population study. Independent sample t-test for sexual dimorphism of the variables shows that no significant difference.
Keywords: relationship, birth order position, intelligent quotient, students
Theoretical foundations for intensifying onion set harvesting
Authors: Dorokhov A. S. , Aksenov A. G. , Sibirev A. V. , Ponomarev A. G. , Sazonov N. V.
Published: September 2023

The paper shows that upgrading the design of onion harvesting machines through the integration of diverse separation intensiﬁers demonstrates limited eﬃcacy in improving the quality of cleaning commercial produce. They noted the need to comply with strict technological parameters for setting up separating systems (feeding bulbs to a straight section of the pin web surface in the absence of losses, reducing the maximum speed of collision of the bulbs with the working elements of the cleaning unit to reduce damage, as well as improving the completeness of cleaning). The study reveals that one of the options for intensifying the process of onion set cleaning from soil and soil clods can be ultrasonic-assisted heap moistening during separation. (Research purpose) The research aims to determine theoretical principles driving the intensiﬁcation of onion set cleaning from mechanical impurities. (Materials and methods) The research employed system analysis and synthesis methods, physical modeling based on probability theory and  mathematical statistics, numerical techniques for solving analytical dependencies, classical mechanics methods - fundamental principles of fracture theory, soil mechanics. (Results and discussion) The paper justiﬁes the necessary optimum regime for intensifying onion set harvesting and cleansing them from mechanical impurities. It substantiates the functional diagram of a digging-type onion harvester featuring an ultrasonic cleaning module, taking into account the functions of the state, external and control actions, as well as performance indicators. (Conclusions) The research resulted in developing a design concept for an ultrasonic-equipped separating module of a harvester to improve the onion set cleaning process. This design conforms to the agrotechnical requirements, ensuring maximum soil and impurity sieving (at least 98 percent), minimizing losses (not exceeding 2 percent) and bulb damage (not exceeding 2 percent).
Big-Historical Environmentalism for the 21st Century
Authors: Karve Priyadarshini
Published: September 2023

The beginning of the 21st century witnessed terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in the United States. This incident changed global politics and brought new twists and turns in world history. The last two decades have seen the rise of identity politics, leading to the escalation of local conflicts across the world. At the same time, environmental challenges to human societies have become increasingly threatening, manifested on a planetary scale through global warming and loss of biodiversity. The effect of political and environmental challenges happening together is being felt in social-cultural-economic realms. All of these tensions have been starkly laid bare in the way governments and societies in different parts of the world have responded to the challenge of the global covid pandemic that we are currently facing. The pandemic will ebb and flow, and reduce itself to a non-threatening form in a few years, but the challenges of global warming and loss of biodiversity just keep growing and will plague us for decades to come. While the battle against alarming changes in the environment around us will continue till the end of the century, many experts believe that the seeds of our success or failure will be sown in this decade. The actions we take and the social-economic-political systems we set up by 2030 will largely cast the die for the future of humanity beyond the 21st century. This situation underlines the importance of seeing the big picture that only Big History can reveal by connecting the dots of events in different spheres of human activity on a planetary scale. Our big-history thinking clearly shows interlinkages between seemingly independent crises that seem to be bombarding us one after the other.
Deterioro cognitivo de origen vascular y demencia vascular esporádica: revisión narrativa de tema basada en la evidencia
Authors: Campuzano Cortina Sofia , Gómez Ruiz Isabela , Suárez Escudero Juan Camilo
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCCIÓN:
La enfermedad cerebrovascular y las demencias están unidas por el deterioro cognitivo y la demencia vascular. Se trata de condiciones de salud potencialmente prevenibles, capaces de generar discapacidad, especialmente en la población adulta mayor.

METODOLOGÍA:
El propósito de este trabajo es caracterizar el deterioro cognitivo vascular y el espectro de la demencia vascular esporádica, mediante una revisión de tema con énfasis neurocognitivo.

RESULTADOS:
Entre el 30 % y el 40 % de las personas con enfermedad cerebrovascular experimentan algún grado de compromiso cognitivo. Después de los tres meses de haber presentado una enfermedad cerebro-vascular, alrededor del 20 % al 30 % de los pacientes serán diagnosticados con demencia, y entre un 10 % y un 35 %, con deterioro cognitivo. El deterioro cognitivo vascular y la demencia vascular tienen una serie de factores comunes a la enfermedad cerebrovascular y a la enfermedad de Alzheimer. La demencia vascular presenta subtipos: la demencia multiinfarto, caracterizada por varios infartos cerebrales que se acumulan en el tiempo; la demencia por infarto estratégico, en la que hay infartos localizados en zonas cortico-subcorticales con gran conectividad; y la demencia por enfermedad isquémica de pequeñas arterias, producida por infartos lacunares o lesiones difusas de sustancia blanca, que afecta principalmente la velocidad de procesamiento y las funciones ejecutivas.

CONCLUSIONES:
El deterioro cognitivo en personas con enfermedad cerebrovascular involucra pérdidas en el rendimiento de una o varias funciones mentales superiores, situación que puede evolucionar hasta la demencia, en la que un déficit permanente en las funciones mentales afecta de manera importante el desempeño y el funcionamiento. Sin embargo, es un tema que permite hablar y promover activamente el control o la modificación de factores de riesgo cardiovascular.
Racionalidade neoliberal e trabalho docente
Authors: Bechi Diego , Fávero Altair Alberto , Almeida Maria de Lourdes Pinto de
Published: September 2023

Este artigo analisa a implementação da cultura performativa na educação pelo modelo de gestão empresarial e sua interferência nas condições de trabalho, dinâmica interpessoal e identidade de docentes. Fruto de pesquisa qualitativa, bibliográfica e documental realizada no Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Educação Superior – GEPES/UPF, investiga: a formação de um modelo de governança gerencial, produzido pela racionalidade toyotista/liberal, para compreender a formação do/da sujeito/a empresarial; a ideia de reconhecimento rofissional decorrente da performance, num mecanismo de luta pela visibilidade; uma nova identidade docente a partir do poder disciplinar da performatividade. Os resultados apontaram que a ascensão dessa cultura competitiva na educação é responsável por uma subjetividade negativa, com sofrimento no trabalho, perda de identidade somatizada em depressão generalizada, levando, muitas vezes, o/a professor/a ao adoecimento físico e emocional.
Participação feminina no Congresso Pedagógico do Pará (1900-1901)
Authors: Cunha de Sousa Ana Paula , Damasceno Alberto , Reschke Monika de Azevedo , Lobato Vívian da Silva
Published: September 2023

Este artigo discute a atuação da mulher na educação paraense no período de 1900 a 1901, com foco em sua participação no Congresso Pedagógico do Pará. Nosso objetivo geral é investigar a participação feminina no meio educacional paraense a partir da análise das atas do Congresso Pedagógico, em pesquisa documental que permite perceber como essa presença e a atuação no evento levantaramdebates a respeito de educação feminina, escolha dos livros didáticos e entrega de prêmios nas escolas, além de possibilitarem contato com suas ideias para o ensino paraense. Concluímos que se faz necessário o aprofundamento nos estudos voltados à história das mulheres com o intuito de desvelar seus feitos, que por muito tempo se mantiveram silenciados e esquecidos pela sociedade.
Plano Nacional de Educação 2014-2024
Authors: Valente Marluce Silva , César Nunes Militão Silvio
Published: September 2023

O Plano Nacional de Educação – PNE 2014-2024, Lei nº 13.005/2014, estabelece diretrizes, metas e estratégias para a educação básica e o ensino superior, a serem cumpridas ao longo do decênio.Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar uma reflexão crítica sobre os planos de carreira como elemento fundamental no PNE 2014-2024, em contraposição à meritocracia como parâmetro de suposta valorização docente nas arenas políticas governamentais. Com base em pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, são apresentadas relações e definições presentes no PNE, com foco na meta 18, sobre o plano de carreira como importante instrumento de valorização da carreira docente, Lei nº 11.738/2008, regulamentando o Piso Salarial Nacional Profissional – PSPN. Tal meta representa a materialidade de movimentos históricos de profissionais da educação e da sociedade civil em busca de valorização,divergindo das ações contrárias de autoridades governamentais e empresariais, de uma política neoliberal com forte tendência meritocrática diante da valorização salarial docente. Busca-se defender neste estudo marcos históricos institucionais das políticas públicas educacionais, na perspectiva do plano de carreira como efetiva valorização.
Desafios e oportunidades para a formação de funcionários/as da educação básica
Authors: Leclerc Gesuína de Fátima Elias , Joye Cassandra Ribeiro , Costa Nery Silva Maria das Graças
Published: September 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é incentivar o diálogo para o redesenho e a continuidade da implementação da formação de funcionários/as da educação, referenciada na experiência do Profuncionário, entre 2015 e 2021, da Secretaria de Formação Profissional e Tecnológica do Ministério da Educação – Setec/MEC. Descreveram-se as situações de implementação do programa, evidenciando os traços institucionais aserem retomados e destacando a construção de materiais didáticos, seu armazenamento, compartilhamento on-line e a possibilidade de atualização permanente; a participação no fomento do Pronatec, a evolução da proposição dos perfis profissionais e o diálogo com a política educacional.A descrição oferece um panorama do processo de gestão, na perspectiva do direito à profissionalização de diferentes educadores/as que possibilitam o funcionamento de cada unidade escolar no país.
Proving geometry theorems: Student prospective teachers’ perseverance and mathematical reasoning
Authors: Aisyah Nyimas , Susanti Ely , Meryansumayeka Meryansumayeka , Siswono Tatag Yuli Eko , Maat Siti Mistima
Published: September 2023

Proof of geometry is a topic that involves mathematical reasoning abilities and relates to perseverance involving hard work, the spirit of achievement, and self-confidence. The current important problem that occurs at this time is that students who are future teachers of mathematics still experience difficulties in compiling proofs, especially those who are not challenged to work hard. This qualitative research explores mathematics teacher candidates' reasoning abilities and perseverance in proving geometric theorems. Therefore, the research design used a case study. There were three participants in this study, and they were student prospective mathematics teachers' s taking geometry courses. Data were collected through working documents, open questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using iterative techniques consisting of data condensation, data exposure, and verification. The study's results showed that students' prospective teachers did not prioritize proof in solving geometry problems, even though they worked hard to solve the problems independently until they were finished. The students' perseverance also impacts their mathematical reasoning in proving geometric theorems. Students with more hard work values tend to have more reasoning values. The results of this study have implications that there needs to be an effort from the teacher to get used to giving proof questions to support students' perseverance and mathematical reasoning abilities.
Association Between Home Literacy Environment and Eye Movements During Storybook Reading: Implications for Vocabulary and Character Recognition in Preschoolers
Authors: Xiao Wen , Chen Xiaoqing , Wang Yancai
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to explore the associations between the home literacy
environment (HLE) and preschoolers’ eye movements during storybook
reading. A total of 87 Mandarin-speaking children between the ages of 3
and 6 participated in the study. Their vocabulary and ability to
recognize Chinese characters tested were tested, and their eye movements
while reading picture books were recorded. Their parents filled out a
questionnaire that measured home literacy environment (HLE), including
social interactions and literacy activities. The results showed that the
home literacy environment was associated with children’s attention to
print as indicated by their proportion of fixation duration on the print
during storybook reading. Among the components of HLE, interactive
reading was found to contribute the most distinctive variances to
children’s fixations on the print during storybook reading. The
experience of interactive reading was also related to young children’s
literacy skills but not vocabulary. These findings provide empirical
evidence supporting the effectiveness of interactive reading as a
potential avenue for improving children’s reading abilities.
Dissecting the geometric and hydrophobic constraints of stapled peptides
Authors: Jianguo Li , Tan Yaw , Verma Chandra
Published: September 2023

Stapled peptides are a promising class of molecules with potential as
highly specific probes of protein-protein interactions and as
therapeutics. Hydrocarbon stapling affects the peptide properties
through the interplay of two factors: enhancing the overall
hydrophobicity and constraining the conformational flexibility. By
constructing a series of virtual peptides, we study the role of each
factor in modulating the structural properties of a hydrocarbon stapled
peptide PM2 which has been shown to enter cells, engage its target MDM2
and activate p53. Hamiltonian replica exchange molecular dynamics
(HREMD) simulations suggest that hydrocarbon stapling favors helical
populations of PM2 through a combination of the geometric constraints
and the enhanced hydrophobicity of the peptide. To further understand
the conformational landscape of the stapled peptides along the binding
pathway, we performed HREMD simulations by restraining the peptide at
different distances from MDM2. When the peptide approaches MDM2, the
binding pocket undergoes dehydration which appears to be greater in the
presence of the stapled peptide compared to the linear peptide. In the
binding pocket, the helicity of the stapled peptide is increased due to
the favorable interactions between the peptide residues as well as the
staple and the micro-environment of the binding pocket, contributing to
enhanced affinity. The dissection of the multi-facet mechanism of
hydrocarbon stapling into individual factors not only deepens
fundamental understanding of peptide stapling, but also provides
guidelines in the design of new stapled peptides.
Spatially Optimized Multi-Shafts Stirred Reactors: An Experimental Study on Spatiotemporal Instabilities
Authors: Meng Tong , Wang Songsong , Yang Jie , Wang Yu , Qin Shuang , Wang Yundong , Tao Changyuan , Zhang Qian , Liu Zuohua
Published: September 2023

Multi-shaft stirred reactors significantly impact the mixing efficiency
and eliminate isolated mixed regions. Herein, the chaotic
characteristics and spatiotemporal instability of flow fields were
investigated in three different stirred reactor, and a novel flow field
visualization technique was proposed to address limitations with
low-viscosity fluids. Results demonstrated the chaotic behavior and
energy transfer are inconsistent at various axial positions in the
S-T-STR, D-T-STR, and T-T-STR flow fields, which are supported by
pressure pulsation attractors, fractal dimension, largest Lyapunov
exponents, multiscale entropy, and Kolmogorov entropy analysis. Torque
signal attractor images confirmed stable periodic energy input to the
flow field through the impeller. Hilbert spectrum analysis revealed time
instability and periodic energy features after flow field stabilization.
T-T-STR exhibited reduced spatial and temporal instability, denser
periodic cycles, accelerated flow field structure evolution and energy
transfer rate. These distinctions result from the distinctive flow field
structure within each reactor configuration.
A thrombosed left ventricular aneurysm simulating an intra -myocardial dissection hematoma: a diagnostic dilemma
Authors: Xie Mingxing , Sun Zhenxing , Cai Yu , Zhang Ziming , Zhang Li
Published: September 2023

A thrombosed LV aneurysm simulating an Intra-myocardial dissection
hematoma (IDH) is a rarely reported condition. We describe a rare case
of a 52-year-old man suffering from a thrombosed LV aneurysm, who was
initially diagnosed as an IDH by conventional echocardiography. Finally,
the patient was diagnosed with thrombosed LV aneurysm through multimodal
imaging. We discuss the diagnostic process and surgery of the thrombosed
LV aneurysm.
Power Quality Enhancement in Infected Power Grid Using Solar SAPF Based on Optimized Direct Power Control Strategy under Disturbance Rejection Principle
Authors: Mouassa Souhil , Boudechiche Ghania , Mellah Hacene , Jurado F.
Published: September 2023

This paper focuses on a renewable energy system connected to a
dual-function power grid through a parallel active power filter for
simultaneously injecting photovoltaic energy to the grid and improving
the power quality in the presence of the non-linear load. The rejection
of disturbances affecting the grid is offered by the improved direct
power control (IDPC).This command includes an anti-windup fractional
order proportional-integral differentiator (AW-FOPID) regulator, which
replaces the traditional PID or PI controllers to maintain the DC bus
voltage at its reference value with small undershoots and overshoots in
the voltage, while maintaining a short response time. However, the
suggested regulator has five parameters, making it difficult to adjust.
Therefore, the Particle Swarm Optimization with the spreading factor
(PSO-SF) technique is used to tune this AW-FOPID parameters by
minimizing the objective function. On the other hand, an intelligent
method based on fuzzy logic was used to track the maximum power point
(MPPT)under any weather conditions. and to solve the problem of the
rapidly changing irradiance. The proposed system control is evaluated in
various states of power source: distorted, unbalanced and balanced by
simulation using MATLAB/Simulink. The obtained simulations results
demonstrate the performance of the studied control strategies.
Nonlinear fatigue life prediction model based on isodamage curve considering two-block loading
Authors: Fan Jiangbo , Yun Yuheng , Shi Duoqi , Li Zhenlei , Fan Yongsheng , YANG Xiaoguang
Published: September 2023

A non-linear life prediction model considering the loading history is
proposed based on isodamage curve. The stress-controlled low-high block
loading at high temperature, with variously previous cycles, was
performed on a nickel-based superalloy. The damage evolvement of the
prior loading was revealed using scanning electron microscopy under the
low-high block loading, especially the failure mechanism of coaxing
effect. In addition, load history correlation factor was introduced to
describe the influence of prior-cycle. Based on the Ni-based superalloy,
the life prediction model of two-step loading, including the low-high
block (LH) and high-low block loading (HL), was proposed, agreeing well
with the experimental results for different metals. Comparing with other
life prediction models, the proposed model demonstrated the higher
prediction accuracy and wider applicability.