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Bioethics applied to palliative care: a public health issue
Authors: Cenedesi Júnior Mario Angelo
Published: March 2024

Abstract Palliative care is a set of actions aimed at improving patients’ and family members’ quality of life when no curative treatment is available. It encompasses physical, psychological, spiritual and social care, understanding death as a natural process whose outcome should be accelerated or delayed. Of the 131 articles on bioethics and palliative care published in the last five years selected, this integrative review analyzes 10. These studies highlight the importance of bioethics for palliative care, addressing themes such as definitions, death, end of life and the need for a multi-professional interdisciplinary team. Spirituality also plays a relevant role, putting the patient and family members as central to decisions made based on effective communication. Palliative care aims to provide comfort, dignity and comprehensive support for patients with advanced illnesses, allowing them the maximum quality of life possible.
Bioética aplicada aos cuidados paliativos: questão de saúde pública
Authors: Cenedesi Júnior Mario Angelo
Published: March 2024

Resumo Cuidados paliativos são um conjunto de ações que visam melhorar a qualidade de vida do paciente e de sua família quando a doença já não responde a tratamentos curativos. Abrangem cuidados físicos, psicológicos, espirituais e sociais, entendendo a morte como um processo natural, não acelerando nem retardando seu desfecho. Esta revisão integrativa qualitativa selecionou 131 artigos sobre bioética e cuidados paliativos publicados nos últimos cinco anos, analisando 10 deles. Esses estudos destacam a importância da bioética no contexto dos cuidados paliativos, abordando temas como definição, morte, final de vida e a necessidade de equipe multiprofissional interdisciplinar. A espiritualidade também desempenha papel relevante, com o paciente e a família no centro das decisões, baseadas em uma comunicação eficaz. Cuidados paliativos buscam proporcionar conforto, dignidade e suporte integral para pacientes em fase avançada de doenças, permitindo que tenham o máximo de qualidade de vida possível em seus últimos momentos.
Bioética en odontología: qué piensan los coordinadores de las carreras
Authors: Colodette Renata Maria , Gomes Andréia Patrícia , Moreira Tiago Ricardo
Published: March 2024

Resumen Este artículo analiza la importancia que los coordinadores de las carreras de Odontología en Brasil atribuyen a la enseñanza de la bioética y su opinión sobre el perfil deseable para los graduados de esta carrera. Se trata de un estudio exploratorio, descriptivo y transversal, realizado con 130 coordinadores de las carreras de Odontología de Brasil en el que se llevaron a cabo análisis descriptivos y análisis de contenido de Bardin. La mayoría de los participantes considera que la bioética es importante en diferentes situaciones, y el 23,8% de ellos estiman que un profesional con actitud ética y humanizada, reflexivo y técnicamente competente es un perfil adecuado. La bioética se está incluyendo en el plan de estudios de las carreras de Odontología, y la mayoría de los coordinadores la consideran importante en diferentes situaciones, pero no todos los directores entienden su alcance.
Conhecimento de pacientes com câncer sobre cuidados paliativos: estudo bibliométrico
Authors: Silva Filho Cláudio Emmanuel Gonçalves da , Costa Solange Fátima Geraldo da , Barbosa Lucas do Nascimento , Mélo Cláudia Batista , Piagge Carmem Silvia Laureano Dalle , Moreira Maria Adelaide Silva Paredes
Published: March 2024

Resumo Esta pesquisa busca caracterizar os indicadores bibliométricos acerca do conhecimento de pacientes com câncer sobre cuidados paliativos. Por meio da associação dos descritores “ patient ”, “ palliative care ”, “ knowledge ” e “ neoplasm ” encontrou-se baixa taxa de publicação, com tendência a elevação, além de rede de conexão limitada entre os autores. Os países asiáticos foram os que mais publicaram, mas observou-se nível de conhecimento limitado sobre o tema, pois há forte associação com cuidados de fim de vida, destinados apenas a pacientes com câncer, internados em hospital e sem cura. Este estudo permitiu mapear os principais indicadores bibliométricos a respeito do conhecimento de pacientes com câncer sobre os cuidados paliativos, sendo perceptível o crescimento de publicações sobre o tema, mas ainda com baixa quantidade total. Evidencia-se, assim, a necessidade de mais publicações para a obtenção de maior entendimento sobre o tema.
Advancements and Challenges in Membrane Bioreactor Technology for Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Authors: A Lazrak , G Hannoun , S Elabbas , A Oumani , L Mandi , L Ouazzani
Published: March 2024

Due to its success in achieving the majority of wastewater treatment objectives, Membrane Bioreactor Technology (MBR) has replaced the Conventional Activated Sludge Process (CAS) as the leading method for treating wastewater. Nowadays, the treatment of industrial wastewater become one of the world’s major concerns, MBR technologies are used more frequently. This technology has a bright future in wastewater treatment (especially industrial wastewater). In general, this article is designed to give a general view of various aspects of an MBR, with the aim of addressing and overcoming any potential drawbacks or limitations. In this work, the fouling in MBR technology its variations and mechanisms, influencing factors are also discussed in detail. However, membrane fouling is thought to be the biggest challenge this technology faces. One of the main agents that causes the fouling of the membrane is Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS), which results in a decrease in filterability and a decline in membrane flux, which affects the membrane lifespan. Furthermore, it looks into how to minimize membrane fouling in MBR systems and offers biological tactics to lessen the likelihood of membrane fouling in MBR technology. Finally, this work quoted also how artificial technology might help to increase removal effectiveness and prevent filtering membrane obstruction.
Novel Start-up for Moving Bed Biological Reactors for Nitrogen Removal with High C/N Influent by Heterotrophic Nitrification and Aerobic Denitrification
Authors: M Berde , D Jolis
Published: March 2024

A novel start-up strategy for MBBR systems was implemented that achieved removal rates of ammonia and total nitrogen of more than 90% and 70%, respectively, with influent C/N ratio of nine. The strategy consists of operating the MBBR with non-nitrified secondary effluent (C/N=2) until ammonia removal is sustained and gradually increase the C/N ratio of the feed to the target value of nine, when the MBBR system is fed primary effluent. Before using the start-up sequence, the MBBR system treating primary effluent (C/N=9) showed negligible ammonia removal after 120 days of operation, indicating the absence of nitrifying bacteria. It was assumed that heterotrophs were outcompeting autotrophs, and the C/N ratio was decreased to allow autotrophs to proliferate. Genomic analysis indicated the presence of bacterial and fungal populations, which can perform nitrification and denitrification. The most abundant heterotrophs observed were Proteobacteria at 31%, Bacteroidetes at 22%, and Actinobacteria at 8%. The most abundant fungal population belonged to Ascomycota (10%), Basidiomycota (10%), and Mucoromycota (1%). Heterotrophic nitrification and aerobic denitrification were found to play an important role in nitrogen removal at C/N=9. Autotrophs may have proliferated at lower C/N ratio as total nitrogen removal was low, but at higher C/N a shift in microbial population should have taken place as indicated by the dominance of heterotrophs.
Spatial Modelling of Factors of Economic Activity of Business Entities in Municipalities of Sverdlovsk Oblast
Authors:   Ural State University of Railway Transport, Naumov I. V. , Nikulina N. L. ,   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of RAS
Published: March 2024

Considering economic instability and high heterogeneity in the location of production capacities, it is important to examine the influence of various factors on economic activity of business entities. It is hypothesised that that there are spatial effects in the dynamics of the volume of goods shipped by enterprises, resulting from the impact of surrounding municipalities. The study aims to assess the factors of economic activity of business entities in municipalities of the region and to model spatial effects. Spatial regression analysis and modelling methods (SAR model) were applied to identify and assess factors that affect economic activity of enterprises in municipalities. As a result of modelling, the following conclusion was made: a reliable model is a model in which the key factors of the growth of economic activity of enterprises are investments in fixed capital and spatial effects from the impact of surrounding territories.
DE CAUSIS LINGUAE LATINAE: EPÍSTOLA INTRODUTÓRIA E ALGUNS COMENTÁRIOS
Authors: Mayne Ribeiro da Silva Marcelle , Frohwein de Salles Moniz Fábio
Published: March 2024

Apresentamos, neste trabalho, a tradução da epístola introdutória do “De causis linguae latinae” (DCLL), de Júlio César Escalígero (1540). Na epístola, endereçada ao tipógrafo Sebastian Grífio, Escalígero justifica e explica o ineditismo e a necessidade de sua obra; não é só mais um compêndio de gramática, mas uma nova forma de abordagem dos fenômenos gramaticais. Por isso, antecedendo nossa tradução, realizamos um pequeno estudo abordando o contexto sócio-histórico de produção e circulação da obra, além de um resumo do conteúdo geral do DCLL. Aliado a isso, tecemos alguns comentários sobre o texto traduzido, a fim de evidenciarmos não só a  importância do DCLL, mas também a do tipógrafo na divulgação e prestígio dela.
BatSight: A Navigation Game to Map Environmental Information into Audio Cues
Authors: Poudratchi Samira , A. Sekhavat Yoones , Azadehfar Mohammad Reza , Roohi Samad
Published: March 2024

By using sound to visualize the real-world environment, audio games can offer a completely new game experience. In this paper, we study how audio cues can be visualized in computer games to enhance the navigation skills of players. To this end, we propose an audio game in which blindfolded players move through a physical maze with the help of audio cues. To realize this game, a sonar headset is designed and built based on ultrasonic sensors, which maps the external environment features into musical sounds.
The game is played in a real-world environment and uses an augmented reality approach as it adds virtual sounds to the real world.
The gaming environment of this game is a physical maze, where the blindfolded players enter the maze while wearing the sonar headset. A user study was conducted to evaluate the effect of using different sound mapping techniques on navigation performance and playing experience in the game proposed in this paper. The results show that producing musical sound can lead to better navigation performance, game experience, and immersion in players.
The Constitutional Case Against the Mandatory Vaccine Policy — An Interdisciplinary South African Perspective
Authors: Lӧtter Casper
Published: March 2024

In this article, I rethink the perceived/received wisdom of the mandatory vaccine policy which has been punted so ardently, largely uncritically, in South Africa. I investigate whether this line of argument could be justified from a comparative South African constitutional perspective. It became evident in the early stages of my research that the legal perspective is too narrow and constricting to allow for a proper understanding of the puzzle. Following Friedman's suggestion of the schism between Western-based curative medicine and preventive strategies, I employ a critical public health theoretical framework complemented by insights from the social sciences. Given that the vaccine is a product of an outdated paradigm, South Africa's erroneous approach to the pandemic led to disastrous consequences and fared less favourably than the rest of Africa. It is concluded that a mandatory vaccine policy is both unconstitutional and unjustifiable, in the wider view.
Algebras of binary formulae
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Emelyanov Dmitry , Kulpeshov Beybut ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Sudoplatov Sergey ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation
Published: March 2024

The book contains considerations and descriptions of main kinds of algebras of binary formulas, both in general form and in relation to a series of natural classes of theories, including various classes of ordered theories, polygonometric theories and graph theories. The connections between algebras of binary formulas and some basic model-theoretic and graph structures are described. For those interested in mathematical logic and model-theoretic algebra.
Predictive analytics and assessment of the technical condition of transformer equipment of energy facilities
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Levin Vladimir , Yakh’ya Ammar ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation
Published: March 2024

The work is devoted to systems for diagnostic monitoring and control of the technical condition of power transformer equipment of critical energy facilities (power plants and electrical networks). Particular attention is paid to the methods and models of predictive analytics, which make it possible to ensure the reliable operation of transformers, as a critical asset of the EPS, based on reliable recognition and timely elimination of dangerous developing defects. Original solutions and software are proposed that harmonize the functionality of modern technical monitoring tools with increased requirements for the reliability of diagnostic assessment of equipment condition. The work is of theoretical and practical significance, which determines its usefulness for a wide range of readers interested in the operation of power transformers.
Printed multi-beam antenna arrays with dipole-type emitters
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Gorbachev Anatoly , Parshin Yuriy ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation
Published: March 2024

The monograph examines the issues of calculation and design of printed multi-beam antenna arrays with modified phase shifters and dipole-type emitters. A three-stage synthesis model has been developed, including mathematical modeling and calculation of the initial geometric dimensions of the wire model and its parametric optimization in electrodynamic modeling. Calculation relations have been obtained to determine the input impedances of a multielement end-fed dipole-type emitter. A study has been carried out on the integration of synthesized differential phase shifters into the channels of printed Butler beam forming devices, demonstrating the possibility of increasing the operating frequency band with equivalent technical characteristics: a 4-channel device from 9 to 36 %, and an 8-channel device to 48 %. The work was supported by NSTU grants No. S21-16, the Fund for the Promotion of Innovation under the UMNIK program No. 77332, 23 publications in peer-reviewed journals, including two English-language works of the 3rd quartile of the Web of Science citation and analytical system, as well as two patents of the Russian Federation No. 2729513 (2020) and No. 2757538 (2021).
Modular arithmetic for engineers
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Guzhov Vladimir
Published: March 2024

The monograph outlines the fundamentals of modular arithmetic. The main attention is paid to the issues of converting numbers from the modular representation to the positional representation, comparing numbers and determining overflow in arithmetic operations. The history of the development of computer systems based on modular arithmetic and examples of solving some engineering issues are given: expanding the range of intensity measurements and eliminating phase ambiguity in problems of interferometry, holography and structured lighting. The monograph will be of interest to scientists, engineers and students specializing in the field of applied mathematics, cryptographic information security tools, information systems, optics and holography.
Mortality Trends in Chest-Abdominal Trauma Patients Before and After the Establishment of Trauma Centers in South Korea
Authors: Kang Dae Ryong , Kim Hye Sim , Jang Ji Young , Kim Ou-Hyen , Kim Kiyoung , Choi Un Young , Ko Jiwool , Bae Keum Seok , Shim Hongjin
Published: March 2024

Purpose: We sought to assess mortality trends in chest-abdominal trauma patients, before and after the implementation of the Project Supporting Establishment of Trauma Centers (PSETC) in the Republic of Korea.Methods: Data from the National Health Insurance Service claims database between 2009 to 2017 were analyzed. Patients with chest-abdominal trauma were defined as those with relevant main diagnosis codes and claims for emergency medical management fees. Mortality and cumulative data were analyzed for each year to compare mortality before and after the establishment of regional trauma centers across Korea (2014).Results: In total, 29,127 patients were included in the analysis. While the annual incidence of trauma-related chest-abdominal injuries increased, mortalities decreased. In particular, the trauma incidence rate among patients over 50 years increased during the study period. Mortalities at trauma centers did not change year by year after the PSETC. Before and after 2014, when trauma centers operated under the PSETC, mortalities decreased [trauma cases before the PSETC; n = 14,321 (mortality 5.61), after the PSETC; n = 14,806 (mortality 4.96)].Conclusion: The number of patients treated for chest-abdominal injuries increased from 2009 to 2017 in Korea, whereas mortalities decreased over the same period.
A Case Report of a Rare Aetiology of a Sigmoid Volvulus Involving a Congenital Omental Defect
Authors: Pillay Yagan , Naidoo Vimal
Published: March 2024

Sigmoid volvulus is a rare form of large bowel obstruction and makes up < 5% of all colonic obstruction. The commonest aetiologies include a lead point involving an intra or extra luminal mass such as a malignancy or a benign stricture or colonic dysmotility especially in the geriatric population. Rare aetiologies include a mesenteric defect, or as in this case report, a congenital omental defect acting as the lead point. This makes for an increasingly unusual case report, and we believe that this is the first such report in English language literature. The management remains the same, irrespective of the aetiology. Endoscopic bowel decompression in the acute phase is followed by definite surgical management with or without a primary surgical anastomosis.
Use of a Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid scan in the Diagnosis of Enterocutaneous Fistula: A Case Report
Authors: Liao Millie , Huynh Kenneth , Peters Eric
Published: March 2024

Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) are abnormal connections between epithelium of the intestinal lumen and skin. The diagnosis and characterization of an ECF is vital to determine the appropriate treatment approach. Diagnosis of ECFs are typically made by visualization of succus drainage from a surgical incision. However, when diagnosis is unclear, various radiological modalities are available to aid diagnosis. We report a case of incidental application of nuclear medicine hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan which led to the diagnosis of an ECF.
DEVELOPMENT OF SCRACTH-BASED GAME MEDIA FOR LEARNING SCIENCE MATERIALS OF CHANGING THE FORM OF SUBSTANCE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Authors: Dwi Putra Muhammad Taufik , Fujianti Lia Nurbanillah , Mulyati Tita , Kaaffah E. Silmi , Fajrin Mar’ati
Published: March 2024

Natural Science is a science that requires a scientific attitude, understanding of concepts and experimental skills. However, in its implementation in the field of education, there are still a lot of scores that do not reach the minimum criteria due to a lack of understanding of students' concepts and approaches that are still traditional. Therefore, in accordance with the capabilities of the 21st century, this study purposes to develop a game based media from Scratch that can be used by teachers and students in science learning material changes in the shape of objects. This research uses a method by applying Research and Development whose main purpose is to develop new products or improve existing products. The results of this study shows that the development of media based on the Scratch game can be developed by a teacher and can be used in learning with students. The results of testing the learning media that have been made on the display design aspect show a percentage of 93% which means it is very proper, the substance aspect of the material shows a percentage of 89% which means it is proper, and the respondent's response to the program shows a percentage of 83% which means it is proper.
ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF ANDROID USAGE ON SOCIAL INTERACTION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Uswah Atiq Yuftriyah , Mukni’ah Mukni’ah , Hartono Hartono
Published: March 2024

Android affects not only the lives of adults, but also the daily lives of elementary school-aged children. This includes how these children behave, act, or think, all of which contribute to the lack of effective interactions between kids and their parents, teachers, friends, peers, and the people around them. In order to describe the effects of Android use on social interaction among fifth grade kids at MIN 5 Jember, the researchers set out to perform this study. With the sort of case study employed in the research, qualitative research techniques were applied. The researcher is a key tool in research, and supporting tools like interview and observation guidelines can help the researcher collect data. Data collection activities are obtained through in-depth interview techniques, observation, and documentation studies. Researchers employed the Miles and Huberman approach, which was completed in four stages, to analyse the data. Source triangulation was employed by the researchers in the interim to ensure the accuracy of the data. The results of the research show that children who use androids excessively can develop ego and individualism. Particularly, lack of responsibility and supervision will have an effect, leading to a lack of direct social interaction, turning children into anti-social and reclusive individuals.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LOCAL WISDOM-BASED ELECTRONIC LKPD TO IMPROVE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Latifah Ulfatul Laili Nur , Sulistyorini Sri , Sumarti Sri Susilogati
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this research is to test the effectiveness of Electronic LKPD of local wisdom-based that were valid, practical, and effective to improve student learning outcomes, especially in science subjects in elementary school. The research design used is Research and Development (RD) design, the procedure or stage of developing local wisdom-based Electronic LKPD used a development research procedure consisting of eight stages starting from finding potential and problems, until the report preparation stage. The average in the control group was 69.96, while the average of the experimental class was 83.31. The t-test results gained a Sig. value of 0.028 0.05, it concluded that there was a significant difference between the average student learning outcomes of the control group and the experimental group. The N-Gain test results also show that the average N-Gain value for the control class is 25.1%, while the average N-Gain value for the experimental class is 58.3%. These results proved that electronic LKPDs based on local wisdom are effective as learning media to improve student learning outcomes. Electronic LKPDs based on local wisdom as teaching materials for learning Natural Sciences are more effective in improving student learning outcomes. Learning by using Electronic LKPD of local wisdom-based as a medium for learning Natural Sciences was more effective, which is indicated by the increase in student learning outcomes both cognitive and psychomotor. Learning by using Electronic LKPD based on local wisdom as a medium for learning Natural Sciences contributes to better student learning outcomes because with Electronic LKPD of local wisdom-based learning becomes effective, students were more interested and enthusiastic in learning. The conclusion of this research is that Electronic LKPD of local wisdom-based was effective as a learning media to improve student learning outcomes.
Philosophy of Ownership in an Islamic Perspective: Between Wealth and Islamic Obligations
Authors: Lubis Asep Ridwan , SP Amanda Febriliyanti , Imanda Azzahra Putri , Adipramana Daffa , Firdaus Lufthy Muhammad Alifha
Published: March 2024

This article deepens the understanding of the concept of ownership in Islam, with an emphasis on its philosophical aspects. Through qualitative research methods and literature review, this article reveals the fundamental differences between the Islamic perspective on ownership and socialist and capitalist economies. In Islam, ownership must adhere to Sharia principles and be considered halal, with three distinct types of ownership: individual, communal, and state. Furthermore, Islam plays a significant role in regulating the distribution of income and wealth to achieve the well-being of humanity, emphasizing the principle of maslahah (beneficence) as the cornerstone of Islamic economics. Islam's role in addressing economic inequality is crucial, emphasizing fair distribution. Additionally, Islam teaches the social responsibility of individuals and communities in helping those in need and promoting social justice. This research provides a profound understanding of the concepts of ownership, wealth, and social responsibility in Islam, highlighting Islam's contribution to addressing economic and social challenges in society.
The Multifaceted Impacts and Reasons of the Ukraine War: A Theoretical Analysis
Authors: Gözde Tokatli Seda
Published: March 2024

The armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that began in 2022 has reached diverse effects and reasons in the system. But Russia deems Ukraine within her sphere of influence and has been infuriated at Ukraine’s nearness with the West and her desire to join NATO or the EU. The main purpose of this article is to discuss the multiple effects of the conflict on the global powers and explain how states’ national interests and goals have driven their responses in the foreign policy. The main driving point of this article is to focus on the several reasons and effects of Ukraine war that shakes the balance between the global powers in the world and how it disturbs the already existing order. This article will benefit from the perspectives of realism theory when deciphering the causes of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the regional and global implications of this conflict in various ways. To reveal the increasing power race within the system, to be able to see the changing balances within the framework of the concept of national interest and to see the impact of the war within the system, the theory of neorealism has been included in the study. This article will focus on three levels of analysis such as individual, state, and systemic in examining the main driving forces behind of Russia and Ukraine conflict. This war was not only occurred between Russia and Ukraine, it has had also created a huge impact on the other regions or international organizations in a different area. Regardless of the outcome of the war in Ukraine, Russia remains the most dangerous, immediate, and long-term threat to the Euro-Atlantic community and rules-based world order. During this study, it will focus on the descriptive theory by using comparison methods and techniques.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURAL RELATIONS OF THE INVESTIGATOR AND THE PROSECUTOR: PROBLEM ISSUES
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Denysenko V.V.
Published: March 2024

The article reveals certain problematic issues of criminal procedural legal relations between the investigator and the prosecutor. The purpose of the article is to study the problematic issues of the legal relationship between the investigator and the prosecutor in the modern conditions of reforming the criminal justice bodies and updating the current Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine. The beginning and course of the legal relationship between the investigator and the prosecutor is established by the current Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine and this cannot but affect the nature of their legal relationship. According to the general rule, the legal relationship of the investigator with the prosecutor begins from the moment of entering information into the EDPR It is proven that the nature of the legal relationship between the investigator and the prosecutor is negatively affected by the fact that the investigator is not the central and main figure of the pre-trial investigation, although he is responsible for the comprehensiveness, completeness and objectivity of the investigation of the circumstances of the criminal proceedings. It is emphasized that the current Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine does not clearly regulate the procedural status of the investigator, significantly narrows his powers and limits his independence in making procedural decisions, which in practice often leads to the delay of the pre-trial investigation and negatively affects its effectiveness. It is indicated that the nature of the investigator’s legal relationship with the prosecutor is also influenced by the fact that the investigator and the prosecutor are the subjects of evidence in criminal proceedings, but the prosecutor is endowed with powerful procedural powers in relation to the investigator under the current Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. The prosecutor supervises the observance of laws during the pre-trial investigation in the form of procedural guidance of the pre-trial investigation.
Una aproximación a la posverdad desde el pensamiento de Hannah Arendt: Tribalismo, ajuste entre realidad y mentira y ruptura del mundo común
Authors: Martínez-Bascuñán Mariam
Published: March 2024

Este artículo tiene como objetivo analizar el fenómeno de la posverdad desde el pensamiento político de Hannah Arendt. Para tal fin, se ha dividido en dos partes. En la primera se analiza el antiguo vínculo entre política y verdad como algo consustancial a la política, estableciendo el límite de esa tensión en la ruptura total entre el discurso oficial y la realidad misma. En la segunda parte se aborda la conceptualización de la idea de posverdad a partir de tres ejes de análisis identificados en la obra de Arendt, como son la lealtad tribal, el ajuste entre realidad y mentira y la ruptura del mundo común.
“Como un nuevo amanecer”. La instauración de la dictadura salazarista y su proyección mediática entre los inmigrantes portugueses en Estados Unidos
Authors: Pena-Rodríguez Alberto
Published: March 2024

La instauración del Estado Novo salazarista en Portugal en 1933 tuvo una influencia relevante en el comportamiento político de la colonia portuguesa en Estados Unidos. Algunos inmigrantes se identificaron con el salazarismo, pero otros promovieron un movimiento de oposición antisalazarista. Las acciones de agitación y movilización contra la dictadura, preocuparon a Salazar, que intentó proyectar entre los inmigrantes, con una retórica nacionalista e imperial, una imagen moderna y vanguardista del nuevo régimen dictatorial. A partir de fuentes diplomáticas y hemerográficas originales, este trabajo analiza la campaña de propaganda del salazarismo en la diáspora portuguesa en Norteamérica durante la década de 1930.
A Complete Laboratory Manual of Pharmacology for B.Pharm
Authors: Chaudhary Tarun , Mathur Riya , Uddin Dr. Rehan , Sharma Dr. US
Published: March 2024

It is a manual of Pharmacology for the students of B.Pharm. The practicals cover the whole syllabus of B.Pharm Pharmacology of 4th Sem, 5th Sem and 6th Sem. The students and the teachers will not have to refer individual manuals now. They just have to take it and that's all. The manual will also be helpful for other medical and paramedical courses.
Answers to Viva Questions in Histology- 2nd Edition
Authors: Kulkarni Dr. Jyoti Pramod , Paranjpe Dr. Vaishali Mohan , Vatsalaswamy Dr. P.
Published: March 2024

First year MBBS students find it difficult to understand the microscopic anatomy of various structures. It is further more difficult for the students to comprehend the structural and functional correlation of these structures. Microscopic anatomy forms the edifice of pathology, medicine, and all surgical branches. This book has been written in question and answer format wherein each chapter in histology has been split into questions and answers. This will enable the students to understand and memorize the microscopic structure and structural-functional correlation, thereby helping them to prepare thoroughly for the viva as well as theory examination in histology in first year MBBS.
Biochemistry for Paramedical Courses
Authors: Kharb Dr. Simmi , Kaushik Dr. Meenakshi , Gill Mr. Gurpreet Singh
Published: March 2024

The "Biochemistry for Paramedical Courses" Textbook is prepared strictly according to the major university syllabus. This book is a concise easy-to-follow, and step-by-step format that will aid the paramedical course students to learn biochemistry concepts easily. There are sixteen chapters where biochemistry subject is discussed in terms of basics, chemistry, and metabolism of biomolecules; nutrition and vitamins; acidbase and electrolyte balance; basic principles of biochemistry investigations (in terms of instrumentation, methods, and applied aspects) and organ function tests are discussed in an easy-to-follow format with diagrams and tables. This book would assist the students to acquire knowledge of the normal biochemical composition and functioning of the human body, and its alterations in disease conditions, and to apply this knowledge in their practice.
Textbook on Microbes and Disease
Authors: M. Dr. Chetan D. , S Dr. Narendra Kumar , S. Dr. Anil Kumar H.
Published: March 2024

Comprehensive up-to-date and concise. 
Simple language and systematic presentation.
Involve students in higher-level thinking and extending activities.
Handbook of Essential Medicines in Geriatrics
Authors: Syed Dr. Jehath , Chalasani Dr. Sri Harsha , Pereira Dr. Prathibha , Ramesh Dr. M.
Published: March 2024

This handbook highlights the key points of the most essential drugs used in geriatrics in a concise manner. Special emphasis on drug safety according to the BEER's, FORTA, and START/STOPP criteria is highlighted in this handbook.
Review of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Authors: Waghmode Dr. Avinash H. , Bodkha Dr. Pravir , Phad Dr. Laxman G.
Published: March 2024

This book entitled “Review of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology” based on Recent Competency Based Medical Education (CBME), is specially intended for the undergraduate students and those candidates preparing for NEET  PG entrance examination and FMGE examination.
Various colour photographs of Post-mortem changes, Mechanical injury, Weapons and Poisons are incorporated in the book. 
This book will strengthen the foundation of undergraduates in 2nd and 3rd phase of MBBS curriculum.
Important facts to remember are added at the end of each chapter. 
This book will contain multiple choice questions (MCQ's) asked in AI, NEET PG entrance examinations and various questions (SAQ's and LAQ's) asked in theory examinations of different universities. 
This book will be also useful for Medical Officers during their antemortem and post-mortem examination.
This will also provide opportunity for students to do a project and enhance self-directed learning.
Assessing the Performance of Building Mechanical Systems in an Office Building
Authors: Irfan Urwa , Faramarzi Afshin , Ali Akram Syed , Riley Christopher , Galvan Brianna , Stephens Brent , Heidarinejad Mohammad
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the performance of building mechanical systems in an office. The mechanical systems include eleven variable air volume (VAV) units that provide outdoor air to the office spaces and induction units that provide heating and cooling to the office spaces. This study presents the data collection, sensor installation, and analyses of the ventilation, heating, and cooling provided to the spaces. Differential pressure transducers, temperature sensors, and heat flux sensors were installed on-site to monitor these systems at every one-minute and five-minute interval. The process of analyzing datasets from these sensors is automated and used to calculate ventilation, heating, and cooling under current building automation sequences of operation. The results of this study will aid our understanding of the impacts of different building mechanical systems, occupancy patters, time of the day on the ventilation, heating, and cooling use for the selected building.
An Agent-Dependent Enhanced Optical Projection Tomography-Guided System for Lymph-Node Images Reconstruction to Optimize Cancer Detection
Authors: Nguyen Hang
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this work is to provide a system that regenerates images in a short amount of time while minimizing any existent noise in the model. An agent-dependent enhanced optical projection tomography-guided (ADEPT-GUI) system, utilized filtered back-projection (FBP), is created to perform the iterative reconstruction of lymph node images.
Simulations of External Multi-Particle DLA on the Plane and Connections to the Super-Cooled Stefan Problem
Authors: Negrón Alex , Nadtochiy Sergey
Published: March 2024

We consider the external multi-particle difusion-limited aggregation (MDLA) process on the 2-dimensional integer grid. In this random growth process, particles are distributed uniformly at random on the grid and undergo a simple symmetric random walk with exclusion. They walk until they contact a collection of particles centered at the origin, at which point they attach. Iterating this process, a cluster forms. Since its inception, DLA models in the plane have resisted rigorous mathematical treatment. Whereas mathematicians have succeeded in establishing scaling limits for other stochastic growth models, this result for DLA process remains elusive. Recent findings in (1) establish a connection between the 1-dimensional MDLA process and solutions to a partial differential equation known as the super-cooled Stefan problem in space dimension (1SSP0. By fully characterizing the solutions to 1SSP, scaling limits for the 1-dimensional MDLA process were proven. It is natural to conjecture that a similar connection holds between 2-dimensional MDLA and SSP in two space dimensions. To address the conjecture, we take a numerical approach. We simulate the 2-dimensional MDLA process by decreasing the grid mesh towards 0. By studying the regularity of the cluster's interior and the statistical properties of its boundary, we show that the 2-dimensinoal MDLA process does not converge to solutions of 2SSP. We discuss why this process fails and propose possible resolutions.
The Immune System’s Battle Against SARS-COV-2
Authors: Agrawal Maanav , Mazur-Sarocka Caroline , Sheikh Mahum , Tang Lillian
Published: March 2024

The widespread public health and safety implications of spread of SARS-CoV-2, a viral respiratory disease, have been witnessed worldwide. The immune system is an integral component in both the recovery progression and the severity of illness in individuals who contract coronavirus. Complications in the immune system due to SARS-CoV-2 have led to the development of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), which has shown to be a rare, but serious disease. MIS-C is a condition causing severe inflammation in children after expsure to COVID-19, with symptoms including vomiting, skin rash, and redness. In this paper, we consider the components of the coronavirus immune response on the progression of illness severity and the development of MIS-C.
Formative Beginnings: A History of the AIAS
Authors: Gann Ryan
Published: March 2024

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) at the Illinois Institute of Technology has a long history dating back to its original charter as a Student Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1953. My curiosity as a leader of the present day organization sparked a vast research effort that would transcend the legacy of IIT’s chapter and work to unearth a national history. Goals through the ongoing research are not only to unearth a history but also to discover the relation between supplemental experience and architectural education; working to define the importance of the integration of both into a holistic educational experience. The AIAS has served as the official voice of architecture students for 56 years and championed the message of empowering the student voice; influences of the organization are clearly seen in the evolution of architectural education but there lacks clear documentation. The production of a large-scale archeological hunt for information works to properly document the historical legacy of the AIAS and expand comprehensively the institutional memory of the organization for future members, leaders, and students of architecture.
An Experimental Attempt to Mitigate the Illegal Practice of Using Race as a Deterministic Variable in Prosecutorial Peremptory Challenges
Authors: Carsel Timothy
Published: March 2024

Before a person becomes a juror, they are a venire person who must clear voir dire, the process by which attorneys pare the original pool of potential jurors down to the standard twelve. There is much research that exists supporting the posit that White jurors are harsher toward minority defendants than they are to White defendants (Mitchell, Haw, Pfeifer & Meissner, 2005). Furthermore, group polarization is a common occurrence that has been studied since James Stoner’s paper entitled “Risky and cautious shifts in group decisions: The influence of widely held values” (1968), suggesting that a group (jury) will have more bias as an aggregate than the individual (jurors) will themselves exhibit. Thus, heterogeneity of race in a jury would likely mitigate the potential for racial bias to be a consideration in jury decisions. In fact, in Batson v. Kentucky 476 U.S. 79 (1986), the Supreme Court ruled that race must not be a factor when attorneys consider whether a venire person will or will not eventually become a juror during voir dire. However, recent cross-disciplinary research conducted by Sommers and Norton (2007) has applied experimental social psychology methods to explore this important legal issue. These experiments indicate that a more homogenous jury may still be the outcome of voir dire, regardless of the Batson decision. The paper that follows is a summary of the theoretical basis for an ongoing study.
The Role of Village Government to Manage Tourism Object in Increasing the Locally-Generated Revenue in Panti District Jember Regency
Authors: Aprillianto Bayu , Shulthoni Moch. , Roziq Ahmad , Komariyah Siti
Published: March 2024

The Indonesian government has decided to enhance its economic status, and one of the ways to achieve this is by utilizing the tourism ministry to maximize the tourism industry. This research aimed to investigate the contribution of the Village Government in managing tourism sites to increase locally-generated income in Suci Village, Panti District, Jember Regency. Additionally, the study identified the challenges faced by the Suci Village Government. Qualitative methods were employed for data collection, utilizing triangulation that encompasses interviews, observations, and documentation. The outcomes of this research revealed that socialization and planning for tourist area development, formation of tourism awareness groups named Pokdarwis, social media promotions, and comparative studies with other tourist villages were effective ways to improve the situation. However, several factors influence the Village Government’s role in tourism management, such as natural conditions affected by seasons, insufficient infrastructure and facilities, and human resources, particularly the community’s lack of knowledge and skills regarding tourism object management. Hence, training and intensive support from the Suci Government are crucial.
Keywords: government, PAD, tourism, village
Agroindustrial Firm's Financial Strategy during Pandemic: Case Study in PTPN X, Jember Regency
Authors: Maharani Bunga , Aprillianto Bayu , Budi Sulistiyo Agung , Wulandari Widiyanti Novi , Miqdad Muhammad
Published: March 2024

This qualitative research aimed to explore the financial policies and strategies adopted by companies in the agro-industrial sector in an effort to improve their financial performance, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research used a case study approach conducted at PTPN X Jember. PTPN X Jember is an agro-industry company that produces world-class tobacco as its main product. Through in-depth interviews and periodic observations, data mining was carried out by considering one finance director as the main informant and supplemented by an in-depth review of financial report documents as secondary data reinforcement. Data analysis adopts Miles and Huberman’s technique consisting of three activities, i.e. data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions/verification. The results of the study indicated that there is a strong preference for PTPN X to carry out a cost optimization strategy to encourage increased performance, which had an impact on increasing the quantity and quality of products. Quality products had a direct effect on increasing profits despite the COVID-19 pandemic situation. This research contributed to the development of financial management literature, especially corporate financial strategies during times of crisis in the agro-industrial sector.
Keywords: agro-industry, financial performance, Human Resources, cost optimization strategy
Digital Marketing Strategy of Heavy Equipment Rental Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Putra Bhagaskara Dwiki , Alexander Aldy , Nur Aziz Muhammad , Lukiyanto Kukuh
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to find the right marketing strategy for the business of selling heavy equipment rental services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research method used was qualitative. Data collection was carried out through interviews with all employees of CV Aneka Tractors. The data analysis process used an analysis tool, namely Nvivo 12 Pro to obtain factors that influenced both internal conditions and strategic steps taken by CV Aneka Tractors. The results of the research showed that CV Aneka Tractors, which initially focused on working on government projects (B2G) and private projects (B2B), had to switch to the individual/community sector (B2C). The B2C sector was an open opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, not all consumer sectors were able to make the best contribution, especially in the heavy equipment rental service industry. With a strategy of shifting the target focus to the B2C sector by adjusting the pattern of services offered, establishing cooperation and reducing payment deadlines, companies can survive. From this research, we also saw how important marketing planning is in keeping the company operating.
Keywords: management, business, marketing strategy, SWOT analysis