bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Morphological and Metric Identification of Earprint between Sexes
Authors: Sezgin Nurdan
Published: December 2023

The observable morphological features of the outer ear are used in criminal investigations. An ear print is a two-dimensional replica of the parts of the outer ear (such as the helix, antihelix, tragus, and antitragus) that contact the surface and create pressure. It is often found in burglary cases (breaking into the home or workplace). Although the unique structure of the ear and its usefulness in identification has been recognised by researchers, there are very few studies in which its uniqueness is stated with certainty. There is no numerically precise data on which these studies are based. As the number of sources in the literature is limited and does not provide the expected results with certainty, this study aims to fill this gap in the relevant literature. In the study, the ear prints of the subjects were taken by a printing method, digitised, and analysed from a forensic point of view. The individual-specific structure of the external ear morphology was analysed based on observational and metric measurements, and a reliable database was presented for future studies.
Reasoning about Ilo-Mediastinal Lymphectomy during Lung Metastasectomy for Colorectal Cancer: Appropriate or Unnecessary Effort?
Authors: Ferrari Paolo Albino
Published: December 2023

Lymph node dissection following lung metastasectomy is still debated, although it is considered necessary to achieve complete resection or at least gather prognostic information. When radical lymph node dissection is performed, the average rate of unexpected lymph node involvement in colorectal cancer is less than 20%. Lymph node co-involvement is an adverse prognostic factor, and preoperative mediastinal disease usually leads to patient exclusion from metastatic surgery. The authentic prognostic influence of systematic nodal dissection remains unclear. Unfortunately, many studies demonstrate no positive effect of lymphadenectomy during lung metastasectomy other than a pseudo-stage migration effect. Future studies should focus not only on survival but also on local and lymph node recurrence.
Enzymes Activities in Clarias gariepinus Infected with Staphlococcus aureus and Treated with Chromolaena odorata Leaves Aqueous Extracts
Authors: OMG Abu
Published: December 2023

One hundred and fifty (150) Clarias gariepinus table sized of mean length 16.09±2.34cm and mean weight 750.55±23.99g were infected intra muscularly with 1.0ml of 1.4×1010cfu of Staphylococcus aureus using a 2ml syringe and 21 gauge hypodermic needle at day 1,2,3, 4,5 and observed for disease presence. The fish were later exposed to different concentration of aqueous C. odorata leave extracts in triplicates for 7 days. The blood samples were taken after 3 and 7 days of treatment through the kidney puncture and were assayed for enzymes: aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), acid phosphatase (ACP) and alkaline phosphates (ALP). All the analyzed enzymes were higher after infection with the pathogen, when compared to the activities before infection. After seven days of treatment with C. odorata leave extract the ALP and ACP were lower in the treated group compared to the untreated group (0.00ml), but the results in the treated groups were not concentration dependent. The AST (33.66±7.57; 30.33±9.71) and ALT (5.0±1.77; 4.33±1.19) were higher in the untreated (0.0ml) group after day 2 and 5 compared to the treated group but when exposed to 2.0ml and 3.0ml, it had higher activities compared to the untreated (0.0ml) at the end of day seven of treatment. At the end of day seven of treatment, the 0.0ml (untreated) recorded 65.01± 2.0% survival rate and 0.00±0.00 RSP compared to the treated groups (2.0ml, 4.0ml and 6.0ml) which record survival percentage and RSP as 100±0.00 in all. The results revealed that C. odorata leaves extract is a potential herbal extract for the maintenance and restoration of enzyme activities and enhancement of survival rate and diseases resistance (RSP) against S. aureus in C. gariepinus.
Enzymatic Responses in Tilapia guineensis Exposed to Sodium Bromide in the Laboratory
Authors: Cookey Ayaobu
Published: December 2023

To evaluate the systemic effect of the chemical on the fish's enzyme profile, changes in the enzyme activities aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), acid phosphatase (ACP), alkaline phosphates (ALP), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in the plasma of Tilapia guineensis exposed to sodium bromide were found. From T. guineensis juveniles and adults, blood samples were taken and examined. The results of the enzyme study revealed that all of the enzymes under analysis were considerably (P 0.05) higher than the control values. The severity of these changes depended on the concentration and was greater in the exposed fish's juvenile than adult. In conclusion, alterations in plasma enzyme parameters may be caused by target tissue damage and dysfunction brought on by toxicants, and these parameters can be used as quick and accurate indicators of monitoring toward the impact of toxicants on aquatic organisms and ultimately the entire ecosystem.
De-identification of Free Text Data containing Personal Health Information: A Scoping Review of Reviews
Authors: Negash Bekelu , Katz Alan , Neilson Christine J. , Moni Moniruzzaman , Nesca Marcello , Singer Alexander , Enns Jennifer E.
Published: December 2023

IntroductionUsing data in research often requires that the data first be de-identified, particularly in the case of health data, which often include Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and/or Personal Health Identifying Information (PHII). There are established procedures for de-identifying structured data, but de-identifying clinical notes, electronic health records, and other records that include free text data is more complex. Several different ways to achieve this are documented in the literature. This scoping review identifies categories of de-identification methods that can be used for free text data.
MethodsWe adopted an established scoping review methodology to examine review articles published up to May 9, 2022, in Ovid MEDLINE; Ovid Embase; Scopus; the ACM Digital Library; IEEE Explore; and Compendex. Our research question was: What methods are used to de-identify free text data? Two independent reviewers conducted title and abstract screening and full-text article screening using the online review management tool Covidence.
ResultsThe initial literature search retrieved 3,312 articles, most of which focused primarily on structured data. Eighteen publications describing methods of de-identification of free text data met the inclusion criteria for our review. The majority of the included articles focused on removing categories of personal health information identified by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The de-identification methods they described combined rule-based methods or machine learning with other strategies such as deep learning.
ConclusionOur review identifies and categorises de-identification methods for free text data as rule-based methods, machine learning, deep learning and a combination of these and other approaches. Most of the articles we found in our search refer to de-identification methods that target some or all categories of PHII. Our review also highlights how de-identification systems for free text data have evolved over time and points to hybrid approaches as the most promising approach for the future.
Evaluation of Modified Shell Technique in 3D Ridge Reconstruction: A Clinical and Radiographic Study
Authors: Richa Ramy , Osman Essam , Attia Nahed , Arakji Hani , Shokry Mohamed
Published: December 2023

Introduction: As a result of tooth loss, alveolar ridge resorption sacrifices bone volume including bone width. In order to replace the lost dentition with implants functionally and esthetically, bone augmentation procedures are carried out.
Materials and Methods: Fifteen patients were selected to treat mandibular alveolar ridge resorption with an autogenous block graft harvested using piezoelectric surgical tips and split into two shells using a diamond disk then fixated on the decorticated defective ridge. Particulate xenograft bovine bone was then inserted between the fixated shell and ridge, the second shell was used to roof the bone particles.
Results: The modified shell technique could be an alternative to other ridge augmentation techniques. This study shows promising clinical and radiographic results that carry the advantages of being: safe and precise cutting using Piezoelectric tips, the statistical data showed a significant difference in 3D bone volume where no unfavorable complication was detected.
Conclusion: The modified shell technique showed a reliable technique in cases of 3D ridge reconstruction since it holds the advantages of autogenous bone properties and the rigidity of the bone shells that maintain the space necessary for augmentation. The use of PRF can accelerate wound healing and minimize the risk of flap dehiscence as well as it can speed up bone formation.
Barriers to Early Identification and Intervention for Children with Special Education Needs (SEN) in Public Kindergartens (KGs) in the Sagnarigu District of the Northern Region, Ghana
Authors: Soma Abdallah , Kissiedu Kwaku , Nyame Isaac
Published: December 2023

This descriptive study examines the barriers to early identification of pupils with Special Education Needs (SEN) and its related intervention in 25 public Kindergartens (KGs) randomly selected within the Sagnarigu District of Northern Ghana. A total of 50 KG1&2 teachers and 25 Headteachers answered our questionnaires. The data collected were cleaned, presented in a tabulated form, and analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The study revealed that only 12 learners with SEN were identified and supported in 7 schools out of a total of 25 schools. This shows that there were more children with SEN in those schools. Yet, they were not identified because most teachers had inadequate knowledge of special education and relied mostly on observational techniques to identify such children in their classes. Also, most Heads of schools and teachers were unconcerned. They had no plan to identify SEN children in their schools because the inclusive education policy in Ghana only proclaims the rights of SEN children but does not make any provision for their identification and integration in the regular classroom. The study recommended, among others, that the National Teaching Council (NTC) should review the teacher education curriculum in Ghana to include some core courses in SEN in order to equip all teachers with the needed knowledge to identify and handle learners with SEN at all levels in Ghanaian basic schools. Also, the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service should provide sustainable funding for early identification and support systems for SEN learners in public KGs.
ChatGPT on the Mathematical Language in Physics
Authors: Stávek Jiří
Published: December 2023

This is my first attempt to communicate with the ChatGPT on the mathematical language in physics. Chat GPT during our half hour conversation reacted promptly to explain to me the Heraclitus quote “Nature loves to hide”. Chat GPT communicated many examples from the history of physics and astronomy on the application of the mathematical language and the continuous development of those mathematical models to describe the true events in Nature. In some situations, it is very difficult to choose the correct mathematical description – a possible danger of the “mathematical camouflage” protecting the secrets of Nature. Chat GPT recommended continuing further research even for cases where the mathematical language describes the observed events on a very high confidence level.
Pengaruh Migrasi, Modal Manusia dan Investasi Asing Terhadap Ketimpangan Pendapatan di Indonesia
Authors: Zola Dian Nofita , Yeniwati Yeniwati
Published: December 2023

The results of this research explain that as long as there are influences betweenmigration, human capital, foreign investment on income inequality inIndonesia. This research is a combination of cross section and time series using33 provinces and from 2013 – 2019, using the panel regression method and thefixed effect model selection test. The results of the research prove that: (1)Migration has a significant positive effect on income inequality in Indonesia,(2) Human capital has a negative and significant effect on Income Inequality inIndonesia, (3) Foreign Investment has a not significant positive effect onIncome Inequality in Indonesia.
Implementasi Challenge-Based Learning dalam Pembelajaran Piano Tingkat Lanjut di FKIP Untan
Authors: Aria Zakarias Aria Widyatama Putra
Published: December 2023

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the Advanced Basic Piano learning model with a Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) approach as a solution to problems in developing learning models and optimizing students' piano playing skills in the Performing Arts Education Study Program, FKIP, Tanjungpura University (Untan). Against the background of the need for understanding the impact of CBL learning models on learning outcomes, especially in piano practice, this study focuses on the initial overview of previous learning models, CBL implementation processes, and analysis of learning outcomes. Method: Using qualitative methods with case studies, data were collected through observation, unstructured interviews, and documentation. Data analysis involves data reduction, data presentation, and inference, with data validity checked through assignment values, UTS, UAS, and source triangulation. Result and Discussion: The results showed that the CBL learning model had a positive effect on piano learning outcomes, measured by 21 students achieving final grades in the good category. In conclusion, the CBL learning model can optimally improve students' piano learning outcomes, and recommendations are given to piano educators and tutors to adopt this model in lecture practice.
Re-Using Refrigerants – Recovery, Recycle, Reclaim
Authors:   Daikin Airconditioning Central Europe GmbH, Krapanić Hrvoje , Barmparitsas Nikolaos ,   Daikin Europe NV, Ingebrigtsen Erlend ,   Daikin Airconditioning Central Europe GmbH
Published: December 2023

HVAC industry looks for the ways how to mitigate its effect on global warming. European Union delivered Regulation EU 517/2014 which sets targets for the period 2015-2030 to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) which are in reality mostly used as refrigerants in HVAC industry. Since the phase down is planning reduction of HFCs, industry is worried that there will not be enough refrigerant on the market in following years. New refrigerants appear, and there is a question of availability of refrigerants needed for servicing. At the same time, there is not any real plan how to use potential of refrigerants recovered from machines, which are being replaced or retrofitted. This paper will describe one possible way of using the potential of recovered refrigerant through the market platform (working name 3R) which it should create transparent market place for used refrigerant owners and companies with recycling or reclamation capabilities, and enable trading. Specifics of the 3R platform is the collection of smaller quantities of refrigerant, recovered by individual installation or service companies. By re-using already existing refrigerant, we are safeguarding our environment from having it released into the atmosphere, and we support circular economy. Next to that, it should help securing enough refrigerant in the future period for the HVAC industry.
Pengaruh Digital Marketing, Kualitas Produk, Dan Brand Image Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Produk Scommer.Co Di Kota Metro
Authors: Japlani Ardiansyah , Fuadi Selamet , Yuliani Dwi
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine :1). The influence of digital marketing on purchasing decisions. 2). The effect of product quality on purchasing decisions. 3) the influence of brand image on purchasing decisions, and 4) the simultaneous influence of digital marketing, product quality, and brand image on purchasing decisions.The population of this research is all consumers who have used Scommer.co products. The number of samples in this study were 97 respondents. The sampling technique used is accidental sampling. Data were collected by questionnaire. The test instruments used are validity and reliability tests. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The results showed that: 1). Digital marketing has an effect on purchasing decisions. 2) product quality has an effect on purchasing decisions. 3) brand image has an effect on purchasing decisions. 4) digital marketing, product quality, and brand image have a simultaneous effect on purchasing decisions.
Pengaruh Reputasi Underwriter, Reputasi Auditor, Ukuran Perusahaan, Dan Umur Perusahaan Terhadap Tingkat Underpricing Saham Pada Perusahaan Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Pada Tahun 2019-2021
Authors: Febriyanto Febriyanto , Septiana Nani , Turohman Nurhidayat
Published: December 2023

This study aims to test and analyze the influence of underwriter's reputation, auditory,company size, and the company's age against underpricing levels. This research wasconducted by purposive sampling method with a sample of 133 companies that carried outinitial public off catering (IPO) in a vulnerable period of 2019 - 2021. The data used issecondary data through the annual company report in 2019-2021. The data analysis used inthis study was the Liniear Multiplication analysis. The results of this study indicate that thecompany's reputation, and the company's age did not significantly affect the underpricinglevel. While the reputation of auditors, negative affects underpricing level. And company size,positively affect the underpricing level. underwriter's reputation, auditory reputation,company size, and corporate life together (simultaneous) affect and significant tounderpricing's level. The advice that can be given based on the results of this study are forfurther research are advised to use more consistent, clear measuring tools for underwriter'sreputation measurements and auditory reputation reputation reputations. Inconsistency cancause inconsistent results in the research conducted. In addition, further research can useother variables that can potentially affect the underpricing level of shares in the company.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Harga Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen Pada Aplikasi Belanja Online Shopee Di Desa Kedung Jeruk
Authors: Aripin Moh Zaenal , Isyanto Puji , Sumarni Neni
Published: December 2023

Shopee is an online shopping application that has high purchasing decision expectations. Inan effort to achieve these high purchasing decision expectations, the online shoppingapplication Shopee must pay attention to the quality of their online customer service. Servicequality has an important role in influencing consumer interest to buy a product. Good servicequality will spur consumers to buy products or make purchasing decisions (Idriyanti,2013:20). Service quality is the level (ability) of the seller in providing everything that thecustomer expects to meet their needs. Of the various services provided by the online shoppingapplication Shopee, Online customer service is a service component that is often used byconsumers. Online customer service is a facility provided by the company to help consumers.Some of the services provided by online customer service to consumers, such as respondingto calls from consumers, direct chat services that can be done via the website, customerservice via email, and others.
PRIORITISATION OF FACTORS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-BASED TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION BY BANKING CUSTOMERS IN INDIA: EVIDENCE USING THE DEMATEL APPROACH
Authors: Bharti Swaraj S , Prasad Kanika , Sudha Shwati , Kumari Vineeta
Published: December 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a concept of recent origin and is accepted for banking activities such as customer service, detection of fraudulent activities, and suspicious transactions. For the successful implementation of AI in the Indian context, a deep understanding is required in terms of its need and importance compared to the traditional banking system. To date, this outlook of AI has been less focused by industry practitioners and experts for the smooth flow of operational procedures in banks for developing countries, for example, India. This study aims to unearth factors and establish a relationship among the identified factors through the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) approach to categorize the factors and frame the cause-and-effect relationships. Fifteen factors are identified through a literature review of existing studies, and ten experts were solicited to express their outlook on this subject. The result indicated that 'Transparency of information,' 'Perceived security of AI-based technology,' 'Social influence on customer,' 'Government regulation of AI in banks,' 'Awareness level of AI,' 'Efficiency of AI system,' 'Technical requirement,' and 'Cost of AI-based technology' were causative factors that support customer acceptance and penetration of AI in banks. The study presents a unique approach to customer acceptability towards AI in banks in developing countries using the DEMATEL technique. This study also discusses the possible area for the adaption of AI in Indian banks. The findings will support policymakers and practitioners in executing AI-based technologies in the banking sector in emerging nations.
Abortion and reflections on racial justice
Authors: Schmidt Christine
Published: December 2023

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States dismantled federal protections for access to abortion, allowing a cascade of state laws that criminalize pregnant people, their healthcare providers, and other supporters. Through a racial justice lens, this article examines abortion rights as a demand for reproductive freedom. Psychotherapists on the frontline, listening to girls’ and women’s stories of sexual trauma, are encouraged to see our work in a historical and political frame.
registro arqueológico superficial de la quebrada de Cavi
Authors: Muscio Hernan Juan , Carballo Guido Esteban
Published: December 2023

Este trabajo presenta información arqueológica de la quebrada de Cavi, Puna de Salta, Argentina. Mostramos la existencia de una distribución arqueológica con sectores de alta densidad y diversidad que comenzó a formarse hipotéticamente durante la transición Holoceno temprano Holoceno medio por cazadores-recolectores con un uso localizado del espacio, junto a cuerpos de agua, con recursos de caza y recursos líticos. Esto dio lugar a la formación de lugares persistentes asociados con actividades de reducción lítica y procesamiento de recursos durante el Holoceno medio. Sobre este registro de cazadores-recolectores, el uso posterior de la vega en actividades productivas con facilidades ganaderas dio lugar a la formación de palimpsestos de baja resolución temporal y alta frecuencia de hallazgos. Proponemos que esta antropización del espacio de largo plazo produjo la formación de un paisaje lítico construido que, hacia tiempos históricos, sirvió como fuente de litos de gran volumen para la construcción de paredes.
¿Acompañamiento mortuorio y/o madriguera de carnívoro?
Authors: Fernández Mercedes Grisel
Published: December 2023

En el valle del río Genoa (centro-oeste de Chubut, Argentina), la información sobre las interacciones entre los grupos humanos y los animales es escasa. El hallazgo del sitio arqueológico Cueva de Plaza, en donde se recuperaron restos óseos humanos datados en hace aproximadamente 200 años AP, cuentas vítreas, materiales líticos y el único conjunto arqueofaunístico disponible hasta el momento en el valle, se presentó como una oportunidad para conocer si la asociación entre los restos humanos y los restos faunísticos respondía a un acompañamiento mortuorio o si, como sugería una primera evaluación, se debía únicamente a la actividad de mamíferos carnívoros. Los resultados sugieren que el sitio funcionó como madriguera de zorros con posterioridad a los entierros y ponen de manifiesto la importancia del análisis tafonómico dado que aportan información sobre la presencia de restos de fauna en contextos mortuorios y sobre la intensidad de uso humano del sitio.
Average distance colouring of graphs
Authors: Pandey Priyanka , Joseph Mayamma
Published: December 2023

For a graph G with n vertices, average distance µ(G) is the ratio of sum of the lengths of the shortest paths between all pairs of vertices to the number of edges in a complete graph on n vertices. In this paper, we introduce average distance colouring and find the average distance colouring number of certain classes of graphs.
Applications of edge analytics: a systematic review
Authors: Andročec Darko
Published: December 2023

With the development and expansion of the Internet of Things, computing at the edge is becoming increasingly important, especially for applications where real-time response is important. In this paper, we made a systematic review of the literature on analytics at the edge. We extracted data from 40 selected primary relevant studies from the complete set of 419 papers retrieved from scientific databases. In our analysis of the full text of every primary study we investigated: temporal distribution of primary studies, publication types, domain and application areas of the primary papers, used machine learning and deep learning methods. We also elaborated on the main themes of the primary studies and recommended some possible interesting future research possibilities.
A generalized fuzzy-possibilistic c-means clustering algorithm
Authors: Naghi Mirtill-Boglárka , Kovács Levente , Szilágyi László
Published: December 2023

The so-called fuzzy-possibilistic c-means (FPCM) algorithm was introduced as an early mixed-partition method aiming to eliminate some adverse effects present in the behavior of the fuzzy c-means (FCM) and the possibilistic c-means (PCM) algorithms. A great advantage of FPCM was the low number of its parameters, as it eliminated the possibilistic penalty terms used by PCM. Unfortunately, FPCM in its original formulation also has a weak point: the strength of the possibilistic term is in inverse proportion with the number of clustered data items, which makes FPCM act like FCM when clustering large sets of data. This paper proposes a modification of the FPCM algorithm by introducing an extra coefficient into the possibilistic term that allows us to control the strength of the possibilistic effect within the mixture model. The modified clustering model will be referred to as generalized FPCM, since a certain value of the extra parameter reduces it to the original FPCM, or in other words, FPCM is a special case of the proposed algorithm. The proposed method is evaluated using noise-free and noisy data as well.
Teil und Ganzes in Karl Bühlers Sprachtheorie
Authors: Friedrich Janette
Published: December 2023

In his Theory of language, written in 1934, the psychologist Karl Bühler proposes applying the concept of Gestalt, developed at that time in philosophy and psychology, to the study of linguistic phenomena. This paper outlines and critically examines Bühler’s proposal. In particular, this paper highlights the two-sided approach that Bühler takes. Bühler shows that both the sound shape (Gestalt) and phonematic signalment (elements) are required for the recognition of linguistic phenomena. Accordingly, two methods of word recognition can be identified in the speaker and listener. The questions that arise in this context about the content of the perception realized when a word is heard will be briefly presented in this paper.
Language and Speech as Open, Context-dependent Wholes. A view from Prague
Authors: Raynaud Savina
Published: December 2023

Since language is the collective focus of this series, the present paper follows both historiographical and theoretical perspectives.

The first deals with Prague as a Middle-European town, with a German and Czech University from 1882, where a philosopher, Anton Marty, from the Brentano school, focuses on language and semasiology in the framework of a psychology from an empirical standpoint. He cites Christian von Ehrenfels, and underscores the relational approach to psychic dynamism but, crucially, he emphasises the oscillations between linguistic “sketches” and semantic comprehension. Sprache ist eine Skizze, listeners are lead through suggestions, Nebenvorstellungen, to grasp meanings, Bedeutungen which do not coincide with the mere addition of explicit, variable components.

Simultaneously, Vilém Mathesius, forthcoming founder (1926) of the Prague Linguistic Circle, dealing with English language and literature, enquires into the spontaneous ability of listeners to grasp, infer, integrate ellipsis in a sentence, consisting of a missing word, in omissione vocabuli, quod non dictum tamen cogitatur. Language enquiries will then require psychology, will aim to explain inferences, to infer implicit from explicit.

The effort to obtain the whole, via super- or even subsummativity processes, has been a special topic for Gestalt psychology. Context being the proper habitat for both language and mind, we follow the fil rouge which leads directly to Gestalt contributions and further developments, e.g., inferential semantics and pragmatics. In conversation, as in architecture, less is more. We strive to prove this.
SPORT DEVELOPMENT INDEX ANALYSIS OF SILAT HILIR SUBDISTRICT, KAPUAS HULU DISTRICT
Authors: Noviana Noviana , Suhairi Muhammad , Fuzita Mira
Published: December 2023

The  purpose  of  the study. To empirically describe the Analysis of the Sport Development Index in Silat Hilir Subdistrict, Kapuas Hulu Regency.Materials and methods. The method used by the researcher is a quantitative descriptive method. The research type employed is a survey. Data collection techniques utilized in this research include direct observation, interviews, and measurement techniques. The population in this study consists of the entire population in Silat Hilir Subdistrict, Kapuas Hulu Regency, including 2 villages, namely Desa Baru and Desa Perigi, with individuals aged above 7 years, totaling 3453 people in Silat Hilir Subdistrict. Data analysis employs a quantitative approach using the Sport Development Index (SDI) analysis from the dimensions of participation and physical fitness. The sample size in this research is 30 individuals, selected from Baru Village and Perigi Village, with the criteria of 10 children (5 boys and 5 girls), 10 teenagers (5 boys and 5 girls), and 10 adults (5 men and 5 women). The age categories are 7-14 years for children, 15-24 years for teenagers, and 25-50 years for adults. The sampling technique used is stratified random sampling.Results. The research results indicate that the level of community participation in sports activities in Silat Hilir Subdistrict, Kapuas Hulu District, particularly in Perigi Village and Baru Village, as assessed by the Sport Development Index, is 0.0512188, categorizing it as "Moderate." The level of physical fitness of the community in Perigi Village and Baru Village, Silat Hilir Subdistrict, Kapuas Hulu District, as evaluated by the Sports Development Index, is 0.907, falling into the "High" category.Conclusions. It can be concluded that sports activities have an impact on the physica
“They Stopped the Lives of Others”: Stateless Palestinians Facing Bureaucratic Violence in Sweden
Authors: Lundberg Anna
Published: December 2023

Official calls for “failed” asylum seekers to leave Sweden ignore the difficulties and harms befalling stateless people who cannot return to previous countries of residence because they lack citizenship. Stateless people are caught in limbo, a position where they have no prospects of return or of attaining a residence permit in a predictable future. To learn the underlying logics and consequences of such limbo and how it is (re)produced in the Swedish migration bureaucracy, this article investigates three data sets: interviews with seven stateless Palestinians, the Swedish Migration Agency’s internal guidelines for the return process, and the same agency’s country reports on stateless people’s situation in the assigned deportation countries. Inspired by Hannah Arendt’s reflections on statelessness and modern bureaucratized societies, the article reveals that there are great challenges to access rights for stateless persons and in holding anyone accountable for decisions adopted by Swedish migration authorities. Moreover, the article shows how limbo induces two interconnected and multilevel technologies in migration authorities: ignorance and repressive consent. As communicating vessels, these technologies form a bureaucratic violence. While diminishing migrants’ access to safety and a dignified life, violence is sustained by legislative changes and insidiously hidden from public debate.
Waiting in Captivity: Slow Borders, Predatory Bureaucracies, and the Necrotemporality of Asylum Deterrence
Authors: Martinez Carlos
Published: December 2023

In recent years, the US government has implemented several bureaucratic changes aimed at stalling the influx of asylum seekers. From the “metering” system initiated under the Obama administration to the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) implemented by the Trump administration, these measures have erected a bureaucratic wall against asylum seekers that has kept them captive in Mexican border cities. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork conducted in Tijuana, Mexico, I examine how these policies have produced deadly conditions for asylum seekers by calibrating time and space in such a way that increases their exposure and vulnerability to highly precarious environments and predatory bureaucracies.
Gestión público-privada en el proyecto urbano “Ciudad Paraíso” en la ciudad de Cali, Colombia
Authors: Díaz Mosquera Carlos Andrés
Published: December 2023

Este artículo es el resultado de un estudio sobre la conformación de las redes de gestión público-privada en la estructuración urbana del espacio central urbano de la ciudad de Cali en el proyecto “Ciudad Paraíso”. La metodología usada consistió en un análisis sociológico de las redes de gestión institucionales públicas y privadas encargadas de la planeación, administración y ejecución del proyecto. Las técnicas de investigación implementadas consistieron en una revisión de los trabajos académicos publicados hasta el momento sobre el tema, análisis de periódicos locales, entrevistas, videos institucionales y reuniones virtuales. Se concluye que las redes de gestión están regidas principalmente por discursos y prácticas urbanas como Modernización, Desarrollo, Recuperación y Refuncionalización del centro. En estas redes y alianzas preponderan los agentes urbanos que hacen parte de la red pública de gestión institucional y los potenciales inversionistas.
Digital Transformation in Education: social well-being and adaptation strategies (on the example of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia))
Authors: Zakharova Akulina E.
Published: December 2023

Digitalization creates a new quality of life, new opportunities and new risks for society, prerequisites for a radical transformation of social systems, new challenges and a new digital inequality. And one of the key sectors of the social sphere, which is directly influenced by the introduction of digital technologies, is the field of education. This article presents the results of a sociological study "The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and big challenges: social well-being, mobility and adaptation strategies" conducted in 2021-2023 in Yakutia. Special attention is paid to the impact of digitalization of education and the introduction of distance learning formats on the social well-being of the region's population. The study captures the main contradictions that arose during the emergency transfer of the educational process to a remote form of work, local material shows the emerging social contradictions that are formed under the influence of objective differentiation between urban and rural territories. A mass sociological survey was conducted in five socio-economic zones of Yakutia: using a complex of field work: face-to-face, online survey, and a survey involving "public correspondents". The study used a multi-stage quota sample of respondents, the sample totaled 1,320 respondents. Among the most tangible consequences of the pandemic, respondents noted an increased level of stress, psychological tension, increased time spent on social networks and on the Internet in general, an increase in financial burden and expenses. Problems related to the implementation of remote work and study, 26.8% of respondents attributed to one of the most tangible consequences of the pandemic.The majority of respondents expressed satisfaction with the state, quality and accessibility of education, about half of the respondents are more or less dissatisfied with the quality of Internet connection in their place of residence. The main determinants of the digital divide between urban and rural areas and the growth of educational inequality are the uneven material and technical equipment and the introduction of digital educational resources, as well as the availability and quality of telecommunications services.
Lifting of Single and Coaxial Nonpremixed Jet Flames Under Transverse Acoustic Forcing
Authors: Plascencia Miguel A. , Talley Douglas G. , Roa Mario , Karagozian Ann R. , Munipalli Ramakanth
Published: December 2023

The dynamics of gaseous reacting turbulent nonpremixed single and coaxial jet flames in unforced and acoustically forced environments was investigated at atmospheric pressure. Two burner configurations were used: one having a single fuel jet and one having a coaxial jet of fuel and oxidizer streams. The flames were exposed to transverse acoustic waves tuned to produce pressure antinode acoustic forcing at various frequencies and amplitudes. The flame responses were recorded using high-speed Schlieren and [Formula: see text] chemiluminescence imaging. The center jet was set to be the same between the single and the coaxial jets at two different Reynolds numbers. The annular flow of the coaxial jet was set to have the same bulk velocity as the ambient coflow, a configuration here called a coaxial single jet. The configuration was so named because it was expected that a coaxial jet having the same annular bulk velocity as the ambient coflow would produce results similar to that of the single jet in the same coflow. It was found instead that the flame lifting behavior was considerably different, even qualitatively. The flow visualizations revealed differences in large-scale structures that explain the different lifting regimes.
Effect of oral vitamin D supplementation on psoriasis severity: does it generate significant benefits?
Authors:   Departmento de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga, Colombia, Duarte Arias Manuel Enrique , Ospina Gómez Juan Esteban , Forero Buelvas María Camila
Published: December 2023

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disease with a complex genetic and pathogenic basis, often leading to significant comorbidities and a reduced quality of life. Its prevalence varies globally and exhibits an increasing trend over time. Comorbidities such as psoriatic arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health issues further compound the burden of psoriasis. Treatment options range from topical therapies to systemic agents, with biologics playing a prominent role in recent years. However, the safety and efficacy of these treatments are continuously assessed through real-world data. Vitamin D has gained attention as a potential therapeutic target due to its role in immune regulation and skin barrier function. This review aims to evaluate the efficacy of oral vitamin D supplementation in ameliorating the severity of psoriasis. After bibliographic search, it was found that psoriasis is a multifaceted condition with significant global implications. Biologics have transformed its management, and oral vitamin D supplementation is a promising avenue for further exploration. A comprehensive, patient-centered approach that considers comorbidities and long-term outcomes is crucial for optimizing psoriasis care. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of vitamin D in psoriasis and its potential as a therapeutic intervention.
A Panoramic View of Anxiety and Lifestyle in Medical Students: An Updated Review
Authors:   Instituto de Investigaciones de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima-Perú, Colque Durand Anthony Diosdao
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Lifestyles encompass the decisions a person makes, simultaneously impacting their quality of life. Especially for those pursuing health-related careers, it can be a particularly demanding and challenging period. They frequently encounter stressful situations that significantly affect their well-being and lifestyle choices. Objective: To determine if there is an association between lifestyle and academic performance in medical students. Methods: The review was conducted through evidence-based literature search for articles published from 2013 to 2023, using search platforms such as Scopus, PubMed, Scielo, BVS, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Results: Out of the 33 articles reviewed, 9 were excluded for not being related to our research variables in the field of health sciences or for not involving a university population. Additionally, 2 articles were removed as they were published before 2013, leaving only 30 articles for this literature review. Among the 30 selected articles, 14 presented research results, while 16 were considered for theoretical and conceptual aspects related to the study's purpose. Conclusion: University students with healthy lifestyles tend to have better academic performance, and it has been observed that mental health plays a significant role. However, the lack of consensus in the findings suggests the need for further research to better understand this complex relationship.
Modern Approaches to Assessing the Effectiveness of the Text
Authors: Nazaykin A. N.
Published: December 2023

Purpose. For scientists studying communication and for specialists who create texts, it is important to understand how you can evaluate the impact on the audience, the result of this impact. In this paper, the author made an attempt to combine practical knowledge in the field of text creation with a scientific approach to studying its effectiveness. Based on the functions inherent in the text, the author considers the very concept of text effectiveness, which is defined differently by different specialists. Different approaches to evaluating effectiveness are used in different communication areas: in journalism, PR, advertising, and literature. Results. The analysis made it possible to highlight the general and specific in modern approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of texts, to use traditional and new evaluation approaches in the preparation of high-quality messages. Conclusion. In general, based on the analysis, it was concluded that today in journalism, and in PR, and in advertising, and in literature, there is an expansion of economical opportunities for an objective assessment of texts. Their study and use allows the creators of modern texts to improve the quality of their work to communicate more effectively with their audience.
Dijital Dönüşüm ve Kamu Hizmetleri Yönetimde Yenilikçi Yaklaşımlar ve Zorluklar
Authors: USLU Hüseyin
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, kamu hizmetlerinin dijitalleşme sürecini kavramsal bir çerçeve içinde ele alarak, dijital dönüşümün kamu hizmetlerine katkılarını ve zorluklarını incelemektir. Araştırma, kamu yönetimi ve dijital teknolojiler alanındaki literatür taraması ile desteklenerek, dijital dönüşüm sürecinin toplumun farklı boyutlarını nasıl etkilediğini ve kamu hizmetlerinin vatandaşlar, işletmeler ve diğer paydaşlar üzerindeki etkilerini değerlendirmeyi hedeflemiştir. Araştırmanın içeriğinde, kamu hizmetlerinde dijital dönüşümün önemi, yenilikçi dijital yaklaşımların katkıları ve zorlukları, dijital dönüşümün kamu verimliliği ve etkinliği üzerindeki rolü, dijital eşitsizlik ve erişim zorlukları, mevcut altyapının uyumu ve entegrasyon zorlukları, yapay zeka ve makine öğrenmesi uygulamaları, blokzincir teknolojisinin potansiyeli ve büyük veri ve veri analitiğinin rolü gibi temel başlıklar ele alınmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, dijital dönüşümün kamu hizmetlerine katkılarının yanı sıra güvenlik ve veri gizliliği sorunları, dijital eşitsizlik ve erişim zorlukları, mevcut altyapının uyumu ve entegrasyonu gibi zorlukların da göz önünde bulundurulması gerektiği vurgulanmıştır. Kamu hizmetlerinin dijitalleşme sürecinin topluma uzanan etkileri oldukça geniş kapsamlıdır ve bu sürecin başarısı için dikkatli bir yaklaşım ve uygun politikaların geliştirilmesi önemlidir.
Inclure les élèves à BEP en résolution de problèmes : travail d’anticipation en ULIS et en RASED
Authors: Peteers Florence
Published: December 2023

Nous présentons deux cas d’enseignantes spécialisées organisant leur séquence sur la résolution de problème selon le modèle théorisé par Toullec-Théry (2020), à savoir une séance d'anticipation en petit groupe articulée avec une séance dans la classe de référence. En nous appuyant sur la théorie de la double approche (Robert et Rogalski, 2002), nous dégageons les logiques d’action qui guident leurs choix pour les séances d’anticipation censées améliorer l’accessibilité des tâches proposées en classe.
Very Rare Incident of Pediatric Onset Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Pediatric Neurology, USMF “Nicolae Testemitanu”, Israel, Aminov David , Istratuc Irina ,   Department of Pediatric Neurology, USMF “Nicolae Testemitanu”, Israel, Alii Ina ,   Department of Pediatric Neurology, USMF “Nicolae Testemitanu”, Israel, Pirtu Lucia ,   Department of Pediatric Neurology, USMF “Nicolae Testemitanu”, Israel, Hdjiu Svetlana ,   Department of Pediatric Neurology, USMF “Nicolae Testemitanu”, Israel, Calcîi Cornelia ,   Department of Pediatric Neurology, USMF “Nicolae Testemitanu”, Israel
Published: December 2023

Background: Pediatric Onset Multiple Sclerosis (POMS) is a chronic inflammatory disease in the central nervous system that affects children under 18. Children with POMS experience gradual deterioration leading to increased disability and lower life expectancy [1,2]. The Purpose of the Study: to present a rare case of POMS with an onset at 42 months, emphasizing its significance due to its infrequency in this age group. The hope is to encourage the establishment of specific diagnostic and treatment guidelines for POMS in the near future. Material and Methods: The evolution of POMS in a 3.6-year-old child who was admitted multiple times to the Hospital of Mother and Child Health Care in the Republic of Moldova during acute MS attacks. Results: In September 2022, the child received a confirmed POMS diagnosis based on McDonald’s criteria (2017), which was later confirmed in April 2023 through OCB-CSF examination. The April 2023 MRI showed changes in demyelination foci with temporary clinical improvement compared to the previous examination after the last acute attack. The child is currently undergoing five days of plasmapheresis, followed by a tapering regimen of oral steroids. Ongoing MRI monitoring is recommended, with consideration of receiving Disease-Modifying Treatments (DMTs) in Romania, where they are approved. Conclusions: This rare case highlights the importance of raising awareness about POMS in children. Early detection and intervention could lead to the development of new diagnostic and treatment guidelines. However, the lack of access to DMT drugs for POMS treatment in the Republic of Moldova results in significantly lower survival rates compared to other countries.