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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis A virus and Hepatitis E virus in patients presenting with acute viral hepatitis: A retrospective study of 2-years at tertiary care Hospital, Himachal Pradesh in Northern India
Authors: Sharma Ankita , Kumar Narender , Sood Anuradha
Published: May 2024

: Hepatitis-A virus and Hepatitis-E virus are spread enterically, resulting in acute viral hepatitis (AVH) in developing countries. Fecal-oral transmitted hepatitis cause major health problems in our country. The aim of present study is to determine the seroprevalence of HAV and HEV in AVH patients attending the tertiary care hospital at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical College Kangra at Tanda, Himachal Pradesh (DRPGMC). Insufficient data makes it difficult to determine an accurate prevalence of illness in this region of India.

: The Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL), in the Department of Microbiology at DRPGMC Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, consolidated retrospective data of 2-years duration. The study population included 784 serum samples received from outdoor and indoor patients were considered in the study.

: Of the 784 serum samples that were chosen for our study, HAV and HEV reactive patients showed a seroprevalence of 11.20% and 1.80% respectively. During two years of the study, the co-infection rate of HAV and HEV in patients with acute viral hepatitis was 0.5%. Compared to females (31.80% and 42%), males reported higher seroprevalence of HAV (68.10%) and HEV (57.10%). Further data shows that HAV infection was observed in all age groups and the highest prevalence was reported in the age range from 11 to 20 years. The HEV infection was not observed in the pediatric age groups, it was only observed in adults. Maximum prevalence of HEV was reported in the age group of 21-30 years. The highest number of reactive cases was recorded in the month of August and September.

: We found that the prevalence of HAV is significantly higher than that of HEV during two years of study period. In this study, we observed that HAV is more predominant in males as compare to females.HEV infections were only observed in adults.
A fatal case of cupriavidus pauculus causing septicemia after duodenal perforation: Case report from university teaching hospital
Authors: Verma Sheetal , Singh Nishtha , Azim Amber , Venkatesh Vimala , Ahmad Armin
Published: May 2024

, a gram-negative bacterium is found ubiquitously in soil and water. It is very rare organism to cause human infection. Here we report a fatal case of septicaemia due to in a young female with duodenal perforation. Blood culture showed isolation of identified by MALDI-TOF-MS. The patient was treated with meropenem and piperacillin and tazobactam, but she died nine days after surgery. To our knowledge, this is the rare case report of causing septicemia after duodenal perforation.
The European Union and humanitarian crises
Authors: Marcisz-Dynia Anna
Published: May 2024

Celem i założeniem niniejszego opracowania jest wskazanie ewolucji i mechanizmów udzielania pomocy humanitarnej przez Unię Europejską. Nie ulega wątpliwości, że jest to problematyka istotna, jednak dopiero w Traktacie z Lizbony doczekała się bezpośredniej podstawy prawnej odnoszącej się do pomocy humanitarnej i stała się przedmiotem odrębnej polityki. Jej założenia, struktura i mechanizmy finansowania zostały uściślone na mocy unifikacji, jak i harmonizacji aktów prawa pochodnego, w tym również aktów sui generis, które wywarły określony wpływ na obszar działań zewnętrznych w omawianym aspekcie. Zasadniczym
celem niniejszej pracy jest przybliżenie ram prawnych i politycznych pomocy humanitarnej wraz z przykładami dotyczącymi praktycznych aspektów niesienia pomocy. W pracy posłużono się metodą formalno-dogmatyczną i prawnoporównawczą polegającą m.in. na próbie poszukiwania adekwatnych rozwiązań prawnych dla szeroko pojętej pomocy humanitarnej udzielanej przez Unię Europejską.
What does law have in common with a folk tale? Perspectives of application of Propp’s method in jurisprudence
Authors: Mirocha Łukasz
Published: May 2024

Niniejsze opracowanie ma na celu przybliżenie czytelnikowi dokonań rosyjskiego literaturoznawcy Włodzimierza Proppa oraz analizę możliwości ich zastosowania w prawoznawstwie. Propp zajmował się badaniem utworów z gatunku bajki magicznej, dochodząc do wniosku, że fabuła tych utworów składa się z 31 powtarzalnych funkcji, które wykonywane są przez 7 typów bohaterów. Propp ukazywał, że pomimo zmian nazw czynności, postaci, atrybutów na powierzchownym poziomie tekstu w różnych bajkach głęboki poziom tekstu pozwala dostrzec tożsamości między poszczególnymi utworami. Główne dzieło Proppa Morfologia bajki
wraz z myślą antropologa Clauda Lévi-Straussa oraz odkryciami Noama Chomsky’ego stały się inspiracją dla rozwoju francuskiej szkoły strukturalizmu oraz badań narratologicznych. Rozważania zawarte w artykule wpisują się w nurt badań określany mianem law and literature, zwłaszcza w jego narratologiczną gałąź. Opracowanie w syntetyczny sposób prezentuje dotychczasowy stan badań z zakresu narratologii prawnej oraz przedstawia możliwe zastosowania myśli Proppa w tej dziedzinie i ich ograniczenia. Praca nie ma charakteru dogmatycznoprawnego, stąd zbędne jest odwoływanie się do metod formalno-dogmatycznej czy historycznoprawnej, zasadniczą rolę odgrywa w niej analiza dyskursu. W artykule ukazano, że z uwagi na różnice zachodzące między prawem a literaturą dokonania Proppa mogą przede wszystkim być inspiracją dla prawoznawstwa, niemniej istnieją także płaszczyzny, na których metoda Proppa może być zastosowana wprost.
Ewa Jędrzejewska, Compensation for damages from the vehicle owner’s third party liability insurance in connection with a road accident. Procedure. Sample documents. Law in practice
Authors: Gil Izabella
Published: May 2024

Recenzowane opracowanie autorstwa dr Ewy Jędrzejewskiej „Odszkodowanie za szkody z OC posiadacza pojazdu w związku z wypadkiem drogowym. Postępowanie. Wzory” ukazała się w 2022 roku nakładem Wydawnictwa Wolters Kluwer w ramach serii „Prawo w praktyce”. Podjęta w opracowaniu problematyka związana z dochodzeniem roszczeń z OC posiadacza pojazdu mechanicznego ma niewątpliwie ważne znaczenie praktyczne z uwagi na stale zwiększającą się liczbę kolizji drogowych.
Agnieszka Choduń, 1971–2023
Authors: Gmerek Karolina
Published: May 2024

Profesor Agnieszka Choduń, wybitna teoretyczka prawa, znakomita nauczycielka akademicka oraz wykładowczyni, była absolwentką Wydziału Prawa i Administracji Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego. Również z tym Uniwersytetem związała swoją drogę zawodową. Na Wydziale Prawa i Administracji pracowała jako asystent, adiunkt oraz profesor uczelni. Odeszła 21 sierpnia 2023 roku po długiej chorobie. Pozostawiła po sobie ogromny dorobek naukowy oraz uczniów, którzy zawdzięczają Jej nie tylko wiedzę, lecz także określoną postawę metodologiczną oraz etyczną w nauce.
QUÉ PUEDE Y QUÉ NO PUEDE HACER DIOS: RESPUESTAS DESDE EL HORIZONTE TAUMATÚRGICO EN LA OBRA DE SAN AGUSTÍN
Authors: Sottocorno Estefania
Published: May 2024

El presente escrito se propone revisar la reflexión de Agustín en torno a los hechos taumatúrgicos, con el objetivo de precisar la caracterización fenomenológica de los mismos, su contrastación con la mera superstición, el impacto que tienen para sumar adeptos al horizonte de la creencia cristiana y/o fortalecer una fe ya asumida. Asimismo, se buscará evaluar las consecuencias teórico-prácticas que estos hechos puedan tener en relación al postulado de la omnipotencia divina en el marco de la teología bíblica y patrística. Nuestra revisión toma como anclaje una serie de testimonios sobre los fenómenos taumatúrgicos que se hallan dispersos en la inmensa obra agustiniana, haciéndolos interactuar para poner de manifiesto la fecunda perspectiva de este pensador al respecto y, asimismo, destacar las dificultades teóricas que trae aparejada la cuestión de la omnipotencia divina en este ámbito puntual. Como metodología adecuada al abordaje de tales testimonios, proponemos leer estas fuentes siguiendo los juegos de remisión interna, pero también en diálogo con las coordenadas históricas, especialmente en vinculación a los perfiles diferenciados de receptores que Agustín está suponiendo para unas estructuras discursivas diversas, esto es, individuos más o menos letrados, paganos o cristianos, según veremos hacia el final de nuestra contribución. Comenzaremos, en cambio, examinando las consideraciones relativas a los efectos más o menos inmediatos que los fenómenos excepcionales pueden tener sobre la gnoseología de los cristianos -o potenciales cristianos-, atendiendo a los contrastes señalados respecto de las supersticiones paganas, para observar cómo la reflexión agustiniana al respecto nos conduce, casi naturalmente, a la cuestión de la omnipotencia divina.
Role of Resistant Starch in Food and Healthcare Industry: A Review
Authors: Mishra Sakshi , Awasthi Madhvi
Published: May 2024

Starches are complex polysaccharides which are notorious to create glucose load in diet. But the advancements in the fields of food chemistry have come up with a fact that there are some starches which can release glucose in controlled manner. They are known as resistant starches. They are basically four types depending upon sources of origin: Type I physical inaccessible starch (RS1), Type II that inhibit the action of enzymes (RS2), Type III retrograded starch (RS3) and Type IV chemically modified starch (RS4). Resistant Starches now a days are used in many sectors of food industry. It has unique physical and chemical properties such as high viscosity, formation of gel and water-binding capacity that make it valuable new food product development. This has enhanced its usage in food industries. The bland flavour and transparency in colour of RS with low water holding property is making them a good encapsulating medium in microencapsulation of probiotics. They are known to have low glycemic index and good impact on bowel health by acting as prebiotic to the gut microflora. Their demand in the food industry is arisen to the extent that normal starches are retrograded to convert them to RS. Impact of dry and wet heat methods of cooking on content of resistant starches in several food products have been established by many studies.
Development of Nutrient-rich Cake with Supplementation of Pea Shells Powder and Nutritional Evaluation
Authors: Beniwal Amita , . Savita , Sangwan Veenu , Punia Darshan
Published: May 2024

Background: Bakery products like cakes are rich in starch, fat, and energy but deficient in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The cake is becoming a well-known delicacy during festival periods between all age groups mostly in urban areas. Providing a healthy and nutritious cake remains a main problem on account of extreme sugar or fat content that predisposes the buyers to obesity. Mixing the flours with plant components helps solve problems of low nutritive value of cereals. Pea shells are an excellent source of nutrients and have excellent functional properties, the substitution of flour with pea shells powder is the best way for consuming the nutrients which are likely to contribute substantially to the fight against targeted hunger and to bridge the gap of malnutrition. Keeping the view of the potential of pea shells powder in formulated products the healthy and nutritious cakes were investigated. Methods: Three cakes were developed with different formulations that include refined flour and pea shells powder in the ratio of 100:0, 90:10, and 80:20 with other basic ingredients of baking. The developed cakes were analyzed for organoleptic and nutritional properties such as proximate, dietary fiber, and minerals. Result: The sensory mean score was increased by the supplementation of pea shells powder. The result showed that 10% level was the optimum level of incorporation. A significant increase (0 greater than 0.05) in the nutrient contents such as protein (10.97 to 12.38%), crude fiber 90.31 to 1.85%), ash, calcium (53.33 to 193.33 mg/100 gm), potassium (162.48 to 335.42 mg/100 gm), magnesium (56.75 to 253.33 mg/100 gm), iron (3.94 to 5.49 mg/100 gm), and potassium (162.48 to 335.42 mg/100 gm) of incorporated cakes and decreased the fat (25.55 to 21.72%), energy (451.83 to 413.76 kcal/100 gm) content compared to control cake. The calcium and magnesium content increased two or four times more than control cakes. From the present study, it can be concluded that cakes containing 20% pea shells powder were nutritionally rich.
Integrated Application of Silicic and Humic Acid Seed Priming for Enhanced Germination and Yield of Lentil (Lens culinaris L.)
Authors: Rao Deepak , Yadav Sangita , Choudhary Ravish , Singh Dharmendra , Bhardwaj Rakesh , Barthakur Sharmistha , Yadav Shiv Kumar
Published: May 2024

Background: Lentil is second most important nutritionally dense pulse crop of India due to its ability to fix nitrogen, helps to maintain soil fertility and increase yield of other crops grown in rotations. Seed priming is a good innovative technology for improvement of emergence and plant stand under various stress conditions and also could enhance various defense mechanisms in seeds against biotic and abiotic stresses. The present study aimed to examine the effect of seed priming with silicic acid (3 mM @18 hr), humic acid (600 ppm @18 hr) and combination of humic and silicic acid (100 ppm + 1 mM @ 16 hr), that may reduce harmful effect of stress at seedling stage and improve early seedling vigor. Methods: In this field-laboratory investigation during 2022-2023, seed quality and yield quality attributing parameters i.e. germination percentage, seed vigor index-I and II, total chlorophyll, emergence percentage, final plant stand, final plant stand emergence, plant height, secondary branches, tertiary branches, number of pod per plant, average number of pod per plant, pod cluster, seed yield per plot and yield per plot were recorded in both laboratory and field conditions. Result: The results demonstrated a positive effect of seed priming on seed quality parameters against the stress. The highest seed quality and yield quality attributing parameter was recorded in treatment (T5) combination of humic and silicic acid as compare to control. The chemical priming with combination of humic and silicic acid was found to be most effective treatment to enhance plant stand establishment against stress.
Feministyczne sploty włókien — potencjał wspólnototwórczy w działaniach artystycznych w obszarze tkaniny
Authors: Furmaniuk Magdalena
Published: May 2024

Artykuł zorganizowany jest wokół sparafrazowanego przez autorkę pytania Olive Schreiner: „czy pióro lub ołówek kiedykolwiek były tak spajające jak igła?”. Celem jest rozważenie zarówno wspólnototwórczego potencjału medium tkaniny, jak i praktyk z nią związanych (haft, patchwork). Na jego zrealizowanie pozwala analiza trzech wybranych działań artystycznych: projektu Stara Miłosna Kobiet, transparentu Haftu Okupacyjnego Kolektywu Złote Rączki i twórczości Małgorzaty Mirgi-Tas. Tym samym w artykule rozpoznany zostaje subwersywny charakter działań wykorzystujących tkaninę w celach równościowych i emancypacyjnych grup wykluczonych.
Internacionalização da educação superior em tempos de movimentos regionais
Authors: Pereira Elisabete Monteiro da Aguiar , Morosini Marilia Costa
Published: May 2024

A Professora Dra. Marilia da Costa Morosini é uma das mais prestigiadas intelectuais do Brasil na atualidade. Sua contribuição para a área da educação tem sido intensa, especialmente para a área da educação superior, área em que tem um vasto número de publicações de excelência. desenvolvido muitos projetos de pesquisa, orientado pós-graduandos e sido palestrante em inúmeros eventos nacionais e internacionais. Seu dinamismo pode ser notado pelas suas ideias nesta entrevista, a qual a RIESup teve o privilégio de obter.
Reflexão sobre duas décadas do grupo de pesquisa colaborativa na formação de professores de Geociências
Authors: Gonçalves Pedro Wagner , Sicca Natalina Aparecida Laguna , Rodrigues Alessandra , Souza Ana Rosa Jorge de , Figueiredo Bruna Isabella de , Silva Hermom Reis , Brino Marcelo Luis de , Canesin Maria Bernadete de Siqueira , Fernandes Maria Cristina da Silveira Galan , Santos Maria José dos , Alves Maurílio Antonio Ribeiro , De La Corte Mirian Moneda Alberto , Figueiredo Reino Luiz de
Published: May 2024

Introdução. Este artigo mostra o desenvolvimento do grupo de pesquisa colaborativa Interdisciplinaridade por meio da Ciência do Sistema Terrestre para formar professores de Geociências. Objetivo. O artigo explica como os professores adquirem conhecimento pedagógico e de conteúdo por meio da inter-relação entre eles mesmos e com pesquisadores da universidade. Metodologia. A investigação baseia-se na pedagogia do lugar na busca de temas curriculares do ensino básico para melhorar o entendimento dos ciclos biogeoquímicos da natureza durante a história da Terra. Resultados. A experiência revela a necessidade de profissionalizar os professores para valorizar sua autonomia de decidir sobre o melhor currículo para seus alunos. Conclusão. As principais conclusões dizem respeito à melhoria dos processos de ensino e aprendizagem usando as transformações da água, areia e ferro durante o Tempo Geológico. Por fim, sugere-se um programa (um currículo) para a política de formação de professores de Ciências da Terra baseado no lugar, nas transformações sistêmicas e nos processos geológicos.
Harmonic oscillations of a piezoceramic functional-graded sectional cylinders with account of energy dissipation
Authors: Hryhorieva Liudmyla , Yanchevskyi Igor
Published: May 2024

Harmonic oscillations of piezoceramic functional-gradient sectioned hollow cylinders are studied, taking into account energy dissipation. A cylinder of finite length is considered, consisting of an even number of sections polarized in the circular direction, which are connected to each other by similar sides. The material is considered to be functionally heterogeneous in the direction of the previous polarization. The cylinder is loaded by the potential difference applied to the flat faces of the sections. The calculation is performed by the finite element method. The forming of damping matrix and determining the coefficients corresponding to the four ways of introducing Rayleigh damping into the FEM is described. Amplitude-frequency responses taking into account damping are built for displacements, charge on the electrodes, electrical admittance and its logarithm. The consideration of energy dissipation according to the Rayleigh damping model is related to the experimental data due to the Q factor of the piezo element. The frequencies of electrical resonances, anti-resonances and the corresponding electromechanical coupling coefficients for functionally inhomogeneous and homogeneous cylinders are determined. For the functional-gradient piezoelectric element of the considered configuration, the maximum CEMC occurs at the frequency of the second electrical resonance. At this frequency, the dynamic stress-strain state of the cylinder is investigated. Forms of oscillations and distribution of stress amplitude values are constructed. The largest normal stresses according to the Coulomb-Mohr strength theory are determined and compared with the von Mises strength theory. FEA allows three-dimensional calculation of harmonic oscillations of functional-gradient piezo elements of complicated geometry. The determined frequencies of electrical resonance and anti-resonance and the corresponding CEMC make it possible to choose the most effective operating mode of the piezo element. The FEM mathematical apparatus makes it possible to quickly and qualitatively evaluate the strength, determine the charge on the electrodes, the current in the circuit, build the amplitude-frequency characteristics of admittance and impedance, and evaluate the efficiency of energy conversion.
Development of powder delivery nozzles for laser gas-powder cladding
Authors: Anyakin Mykola , Yao Jianhua , Zhang Qunli , Zhuk Ruslan , Chen Zhijun , Vintoniak Sergiy , Kupchak Denis
Published: May 2024

Along with processing parameters, material properties of the workpiece and the powder, the quality of focusing of gas-powder stream is the key parameter that can influence the productivity, quality and costs of laser gas-powder cladding, rapid prototyping by selective laser sintering and surface modifications.   Unfortunately, there is almost no information on the methodology for the design of gas-powder streams delivery and simple methods for the control and measurement of gas-powder stream characteristics.Development of the methodology for the design gas-powder streams delivery nozzles that are used in laser gas-powder cladding and simple methods for the control of gas-powder stream characteristics.Numerical methods of vector optics, gas dynamics and image analysis were used.Original systems for the implementation of laser gas-powder cladding with increased productivity and low rate of powder waste were designed, manufactured and verified experimentally.It was established that the use of multi-channel nozzles for the delivery of gas-powder stream into laser beam processing zone increase the productivity of technological processes of laser cladding (especially for the cases when workpiece is not positioned perpendicularly to the laser beam) if compared with traditional coaxial and one-channel nozzle. Another benefit of multi-channel nozzles is that it is possible to introduce simultaneously two or more different powder mixtures into the processing zone.
The influence of imbalances on the dynamic characteristics of the laboratory centrifuge HERMLE Z306
Authors: Babenko Andriy , Lavrenko Iaroslav
Published: May 2024

Laboratory centrifuges are used in various industries. During operation, vibrations occur that lead to resonant frequencies, which in turn impair functionality. This paper presents an overview of the computational model of the HERMLE Z306 laboratory centrifuge used in medical laboratories to separate mixtures of different fractions to determine the dynamic characteristics. The zones of stable operation of the centrifuge and the influence of the rotation speed on the natural frequencies are analytically determined. Experimental results are presented with the influence of imbalances on the dynamic characteristics of the HERMLE Z306 centrifuge. As a result of the modeling, the amplitude-frequency characteristics are determined and a Campbell diagram is constructed.Modeling of dynamic processes in laboratory centrifuges by studying the influence of imbalances on the quality of mixture separation. Determination of zones of stable operation of the centrifuge.Construction of amplitude-frequency characteristics of the centrifuge, determination of zones of stable operation of the laboratory centrifuge during separation and Campbell diagram showing the dependence of natural frequencies on the rotation speed of the HERMLE Z306 centrifuge. This diagram makes it possible to determine the resonance zones.Based on the use of the Lagrange equation of the second kind, a model is obtained that makes it possible to determine the zones of stable operation of the centrifuge. Using experimental equipment, determine the frequency response of the centrifuge and analyze the Campbell diagram to determine the resonance zones.The zones of stable operation of a laboratory centrifuge were analytically determined. The amplitude-frequency characteristics of the HERMLE Z306 centrifuge were constructed, the trajectories of the free end of the shaft were built taking into account the corresponding imbalances, and the resonance zones were experimentally determined.Experimental studies have shown that the free end of a laboratory centrifuge shaft moves along a surface whose shape and, accordingly, the path of movement depend on both the angles of rotation and translational movement that arise as a result of deformations of elastic supports. The analytical and experimental studies made it possible to identify unstable modes and thereby determine the areas of the centrifuge's operating modes. The separation process will be stable if the roots of the equation have a negative real part, and moreover, the motion will be asymptotically stable in the presence of resistance forces. An experimental technique for determining the dynamic parameters of the centrifuge has been developed. On its basis, the effect of the rotation speed on the natural frequencies was determined.
Structure and properties of samples made from XH50BMTJuB-VI (EP648-VI) alloy produced by using selective laser melting process
Authors: Balushok Konstantyn , Seliverstov Oleksandr , Pedash Oleksii , Lysenko Nataliya
Published: May 2024

The paper presented examines the composition, the structure and properties of samples made from the XH50VMTJuB-VI (hereinafter EP648-VI) alloy obtained by using the selective laser melting process (the SLM-process) in relation to manufacturing parts for aviation purposes. The authors carried out a comparative study of the samples’ structure and properties upon conducting such operations as depositing in two directions (horizontal and vertical), separate heat treatment and after hot isostatic pressing (HIP) followed by a standard heat treatment process applied for deformable semi-finished products made from the XH50VMTJuB-VI(EP648-VI) alloy. The authors inform that the manufacturing of samples by means of the SLM-process involved powders obtained through the technology of the vacuum-induction spraying of the molten metal jet with an inert gas (argon). The paper has established that samples obtained by using the HIP process with the application of the heat treatment (a vacuum high-temperature homogenization followed by a long-term aging) demonstrated the best set of mechanical properties, since the implemented complex process ensured the “healing” of pores and discontinuities in the structure, and strengthening by means of the intermetallic g¢-phase, while separations of the excess, needle-shaped a -Cr phase are fine and evenly distributed in the material structure. The authors noted that mechanical properties of samples under analysis were generally in compliance with the requirements set forth in the regulatory documentation for deformable semi-finished products made from the XH50VMTJuB-VI (EP648-VI) alloy, while underlining the increase in the level of impact strength of samples that underwent the HIP process, and the long-term strength of samples manufactured in the vertical direction compared to other options studied. Following the results of the analysis, the authors established that the SLM-process made it possible to manufacture products whose level of mechanical properties was close to the level of the deformable material, and even exceeded it in some cases.
Project Based Learning and Self Evaluation for Training Industrial Engineers in Graphic Expression = Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos y Autoevaluación para estudiantes de Expresión Gráfica de Grado en Ingeniería en Organización Industrial
Authors: Linares-Serrano Maria , Terroba-Ramírez Felix , González-Gallego Manuel
Published: May 2024

Este trabajo describe la metodología de aprendizaje basado en proyectos implementada en el curso de expresión gráfica dentro del programa de grado en ingeniería de organización industrial. El objetivo principal era dotar a los estudiantes de primer año de ingeniería con habilidades en expresión gráfica y gestión de diseño asistido por ordenador (CAD), abarcando la visión espacial, el manejo de software, el dibujo técnico y la interpretación de planos y diagramas. La percepción de los estudiantes sobre este enfoque de aprendizaje activo fue positiva, ya que no solo facilitó la adquisición de competencias transversales como "gestión de la información" y "trabajo en equipo", sino que también profundizó en la gestión del software CAD. La oportunidad de evaluación entre compañeros y autoevaluación resultó en un dominio mejorado de habilidades específicas, afirmando que este método integrado de enseñanza y evaluación fortaleció la percepción de los estudiantes sobre su competencia en expresión gráfica. La participación activa de los estudiantes en la evaluación de su propio trabajo y el de sus compañeros fomentó una comprensión más profunda de la materia y estimuló el aprendizaje colaborativo. Como resultado, los estudiantes salieron del curso con un mayor sentido de confianza en sus habilidades y una mayor apreciación de las aplicaciones prácticas de sus nuevas habilidades en el campo de la ingeniería.AbstractThis work outlines the project-based learning methodology implemented in the graphic expression course within the industrial organization engineering degree program. The primary aim was to equip first-year engineering students with skills in graphic expression and computer-aided design (CAD) management, encompassing spatial vision, software handling, technical drawing, and interpretation of plans and diagrams. Students' perception of this active learning approach was positive, as it not only facilitated the acquisition of cross-cutting competencies like "information management" and "teamwork" but also delved into CAD software management. The opportunity for peer evaluation and self-assessment resulted in enhanced mastery of specific skills, affirming that this integrated teaching and evaluation method bolstered students' perception of their proficiency in graphic expression. The active involvement of students in evaluating their own work and that of their peers fostered a deeper understanding of the subject matter and encouraged collaborative learning. Consequently, students emerged from the course with a heightened sense of confidence in their abilities and a greater appreciation for the practical applications of their newfound skills in the field of engineering.
Building learning from brain knowledge = Construyendo aprendizaje a partir del conocimiento
Authors: Ros-Martín Irene , Parra-Albarracín Enrique
Published: May 2024

La base de la experiencia educativa presentada se fundamenta en la neuroeducación, que es la aplicación de la neurociencia y la psicología cognitiva a la educación. A través de la aplicación de las metodologías activas Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos y Aprendizaje Invertido, se diseña una estrategia didáctica en la que los estudiantes deben llevar a cabo un proyecto de ejecución de construcción durante el desarrollo de la asignatura Sistemas Constructivos I del Grado en Fundamentos de Arquitectura. Los resultados muestran calificaciones satisfactorias en relación con el número de estudiantes presentados, si se considera la complejidad de la materia. La principal conclusión obtenida es que la combinación de estas dos metodologías, aplicadas de acuerdo con los principios de la neuroeducación, favorece la adquisición de conocimientos de contenidos de construcción.AbstractThe basis of the educational experience presented is based on neuroeducation, which is the application of neuroscience and cognitive psychology to education. Through the application of the active methodologies Project Based Learning and Flipped Learning, a didactic strategy is designed in which the students must conduct a construction execution project during the development of the subject Building Systems I of the Degree in Foundations of Architecture. The results show satisfactory grades in relation to the number of students presented, if the complexity of the subject is considered. The main conclusion obtained is that the combination of these two methodologies, applied according to the principles of neuroeducation, favors the acquisition of knowledge of construction contents.
Alena Tensor and Its Possible Applications in Unification Theories
Authors: Ogonowski Piotr , Skindzier Piotr
Published: May 2024

Alena Tensor is a recently discovered class of energy-momentum tensors that provides a mathematical framework in which the description of a physical system in curved spacetime and its description in a flat spacetime with fields are equivalent. As demonstrated in previous publications, in curved spacetime this tensor reproduces Einstein Field Equations and in flat Minkowski spacetime, it describes physical system with fields that can be widely configured. Thanks to the obtained compliance with QM and QED, the use of the discussed tensor may significantly simplify Quantum Field Theory equations and a new interpretation of the Schrödinger equation is possible. In the article it has also been shown that the use of Alena Tensor for the electromagnetic field takes into account effects related to the particle's spin, Abraham–Lorentz effect and, in the curvilinear description, this excludes non-physical phenomena such as the black hole singularity. The article contains a method for verifying Alena Tensor within QM, proposing an explanation for the discrepancy between the Dirac and Klein-Gordon solutions. It also discusses prospects for the application of Alena Tensor in unification theories against the background of existing research directions.
A Review of Data Mining Strategies by Data Type, with a Focus on Construction Processes and Health and Safety Management
Authors: Pireddu Antonella , Bedini Angelico , Lombardi Mara , Ciribini Angelo L.C. , Berardi Davide
Published: May 2024

Increasingly, information technology facilitates the storage and management of data useful for risk analysis and event prediction. Studies on data extraction related to occupational health and safety are increasingly available; however, due to its variability, the construction sector warrants special attention. This review is conducted under the research programmes of the National Institute for Occupational Accident Insurance (Inail). Objectives: The research question focuses on identifying which data mining (DM) methods, among supervised, unsupervised, and others, are most appropriate to be applied to certain investigation objectives, types, and sources of data, as defined by the authors. Methods: Scopus and ProQuest were the main sources from which we extracted studies in the field of construction, published between 2014 and 2023. The eligibility criteria applied in the selection of studies, were based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and meta-analysis (PRISMA). For exploratory purposes, we applied hierarchical clustering, while for in-depth analysis, we use principal component analysis (PCA) and meta-analysis. Results: The search strategy based on the PRISMA eligibility criteria, provided us with 61 out of 2,234 potential articles, 202 observation, 91 methodologies, 4 survey purposes, 3 data sources, 7 data types, and 3 resource type. Cluster analysis and PCA organized the information included in the paper dataset into two dimensions and labels: "supervised methods, institutional dataset, and predictive and classificatory purposes" (correlation 0.97÷8.18E-01; p-value 7.67E-55÷1.28E-22) and the second, Dim2 "not-supervised methods; project, simulation, literature, text data; monitoring, decision-making processes; machinery and environment" (corr. 0.84÷0.47; p-value 5.79E-25÷3.59E-06). We answered the research question regarding which method, among supervised, unsupervised, or other, is most suitable for application to data in the construction industry. Conclusions: The meta-analysis provided an overall estimate of the better effectiveness of supervised methods (Odds Ratio = 0.71, Confidence Interval 0.53÷0.96) compared to not-supervised methods.
Understanding Occurrence Regularity and Preventive Measure for Panax notoginseng Leaf Spot Disease in Forest Environments
Authors: Wang Yuxuan , He Yulin , Yang Kuan , He Xiahong , Guo Liwei
Published: May 2024

Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F. H. Chen, a valuable Chinese herb in Yunnan Province, is susceptible to leaf spot caused by Boeremia linicola. Nonetheless, effective control methods against leaf spot in P. notoginseng are lacking. We surveyed understorey P. notoginseng bases in Lincang, Lancang, and Xundian, with incidence rate reaching 80% and an average disease index of 25 in severe cases. We found that pathogenic bacteria overwinter in infected leaves and soil, with conidia and conidiophores serving as the primary infection source. The strain B. linicola LYB-2 showed the best growth at 20°C and pH 5.0. We also screened control agents using the plate and face-off culture methods. Tetramycin exhibited 38.56–74.67% inhibition with an EC50 of 0.60 mg/L. Copper abietate showed 3.10–34.76% inhibition with an EC50 of 3,120.05 mg/L. Trichoderma atroviride and T. harzianum exhibited inhibition rates of 52.48% and 44.19%, respectively, while Bacillus subtilis reached 78.45%. Field tests demonstrated significant control effects with 20% copper abresinate, B. subtilis, T. virenceae BH-10 preparation, and 0.3% tetramycin, achieving 82.57%, 72.56%, 71.3%, and 70.2% inhibition, respectively. These findings support their eco-friendly use for preventing and controlling leaf spot disease in P. notoginseng forests; we provide vital scientific evidence for disease prediction and green control strategies.
Can We Explain Thousands of Molecularly Identified Mouse Neuronal Types? From Knowing to Understanding
Authors: Puelles Luis , Nieuwenhuys Rudolf
Published: May 2024

At the end of 2023 the Whole Mouse Brain Atlas was announced, revealing that there are about 5,300 molecularly defined neuronal types in the mouse brain. We ask whether brain models exist that contemplate how this is possible. The conventional columnar model, implicitly used by the authors of the Atlas, is incapable of doing so with only 20 brain columns (5 brain vesicles with 4 columns each). We argue that definition of some 1,250 distinct progenitor microzones, each producing over time minimally 4-5 neuronal types, may be sufficient. This is nearly achieved presently by the prosomeric model amplified by secondary dorsoventral and anteroposterior microzonation of progenitor areas, plus clonal variation of cell types produced on average by each of them.
Single-Molecule Tracking for Live Cell without Immobilization or Significant Hydrodynamic Flow by Simulations: Thermodynamic Jitter
Authors: Földes-Papp Zeno , Baumann Gerd
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Although experimental attempts to measure a single molecule/particle at room temperature or under physiological conditions without immobilization, for example on a surface, or without hydrodynamic flow have so far failed, this failure has given impetus to the underlying theory of Brownian motion towards its stochastic due to diffusion. Quantifying the thermodynamic jitter of molecules/particles inspires many and forms the theoretical basis of single-molecule/single-particle biophysics and biochemistry. For the first time, our simulation results for a live cell (cytoplasm) show that the tracks of individual single molecules are localized in Brownian motion, while there is fanning out in fractal diffusion (anomalous diffusion).
The Application and the Validity of a New Composite Radiographic Index in Patients with Osteonecrosis of the Jaws
Authors: Yfanti Zafeiroula , Tetradis Sotirios , Nikitakis Nikolaos G. , Alexiou Konstantina Eleni , Vardas Emmanouil , Angelopoulos Christos , Tsiklakis Kostas
Published: May 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to apply the Composite Radiographic Index modified (CRIm) in CBCT scans of patients with Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) in order to detect its validity, and corelate the radiologic findings with the clinical staging of the disease.

Methods: This study included 43 patients with MRONJ diagnosis and CBCT scans performed in the School of Dentistry and approved by the Research Ethics Committee.
Clinical staging for every patient (0-3) was provided according to AAOMS 2022 guidelines. In cases of patients with both jaws affected, each jaw was evaluated independently resulting to 52 CBCT scans. The 52 CBCT scans were assessed under standardized viewing conditions by 2 observers who evaluated independently the following 8 radiologic features: lytic changes, sclerosis, periosteal reaction, sequestration, non-healing extraction sockets and other findings (sinus implication, inferior alveolar canal involvement, jaw fracture). The CRIm index was constructed to assess the extent of osseous changes. The radiologic features were scored as absent (0), localized/single (1), extensive/multiple (2), yielding a theoretical range of 0–12. For statistical analysis Fisher’s exact test and Spearman’s correlation coefficient were performed.

Results: A statistically significant association of clinical stage with lytic changes, sequestration and inferior alveolar canal involvement was found. Also, a statistically significant correlation of clinical stage with CRIm index classification was obtained.

Conclusions: The CRIm index tends to increase as the clinical stages of MRONJ advance, suggesting a correlation between the clinical stage of MRONJ and the CRIm index.
Strategies and Actions’ Definition for the New Territorial Government Plan of Voghera, Italy: Towards a Healthier City
Authors: De Lotto Roberto , Pietra Caterina , Sessi Matilde , Venco Elisabetta
Published: May 2024

Cities require flexible and participatory planning methodologies to address complex and evolving urban challenges. In Italy, the legislative framework is defined at the Regional level, according to the National laws and jurisprudence. The Lombardy region introduced the Planning Document (PD) in the Territorial Government Plan (PGT), as a strategic tool capable of adapting to changes. Based on a strategic vision, this document is useful to guide concrete actions for urban transformation, actively involving stakeholders, including citizens. The PD has the role to translate the political program into an urban planning design. So, the role it has is both technical and political. The political dimension is usually deepened in the strategic component of the document. Following the formation process of the whole city plan, the authors define the key strategies in the PD for a healthier urban future for the city of Voghera. It emerges as a balanced urban development that combines economic growth, environmental preservation, and community well-being. In the paper the authors synthesize the Voghera’s PD as an example of strategic planning that interacts with the practical planning actions and that guides both the public and the private decisions about the city development towards a healthier city.
Validating a Scale to Measure Responsible Food Consumption in Junior High School Adolescents
Authors: Ponce Quezada Gloria Irene , Pérez Flores Maria Eufemia
Published: May 2024

: Responsible consumption is defined in environmental, cultural, economic, ethical, and social terms. The subject has been studied for at least 50 years. Currently, the description of the responsible consumer is relevant, given the climatic complications that humanity is facing. Having an instrument to identify responsible food consumption in the adolescent population will make a significant contribution to both the scientific field and group interventions. The objective of this research was to design and validate a scale to measure responsible food consumption in adolescents (Escala de Consumo Responsable de Alimentos en Adolescentes ECRAA) using a sample of 288 junior high school students. The scale has 23 items distributed in four dimensions—knowledge, attitudes, emotions, and practice—and was designed and validated with a cross-sectional study. Aiken's V coefficient was used to validate the content of the scale, a confirmatory factor analysis was used to validate the construct validity, and reliability was measured by calculating Cronbach's alpha. The ECRAA was found to have adequate properties. All 23 items received a positive evaluation from experts. The confirmatory factor analysis supported the structure with favorable goodness-of-fit indices, and the reliability of the data was found to be acceptable. Thus, the ECRAA is valid and reliable for measuring responsible food consumption in adolescents.
Temporal Alpha Power in Resting-State EEG as Neuromarker of Complex Childhood Trauma in Institutionalized Adolescents
Authors: Marcu Gabriela Mariana , Bacilă Ciprian Ionuț , Zăgrean Ana-Maria
Published: May 2024

The present study explored whether exposure to complex childhood trauma (CCT) is reflected in the resting-state electroencephalography (EEG) temporal alpha power of complex trauma-exposed adolescents, given the association of temporal alpha with fear circuitry (learning and conditioning) in a sample of 25 adolescents and similar controls, ages 12-17 years. Both trauma and psychopathology were screened or assessed, and resting-state EEG was recorded, following a preregistered protocol for data collection. Temporal alpha power, corresponding to T5 and T6 electrode location (10-20 international system), was extracted from resting-state EEG in both eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions. We found that in the eyes-open condition, right, but not left, temporal alpha was significantly higher in adolescents exposed to CCT, relative to healthy controls, suggesting that childhood trauma exposure may have a measurable impact on alpha oscillatory patterns, specifically in the right temporal region. Our study highlights the importance of considering neural markers, such as temporal alpha power, in understanding the long-term consequences of CCT exposure in developmental samples, with possible important clinical implications in guiding neuroregulation interventions.
Cooperative Decay of an Ensemble of Atoms in a One-Dimensional Chain with a Single Excitation
Authors: Piovella Nicola
Published: May 2024

We present an analytic calculation of the cooperative decay of a one-dimensional chain of N two-level atoms in the single-excitation configuration. Whereas the subradiant decay is zero for infinite lattices, we prove that for finite lattice the subradiant decay rate decreases as 1/N. We compare the results obtained using the scalar and the vectorial model. The calculations provide simple analytic expressions for the decay rate of the excitation, for arbitrary lattice spacing.
Exploring the Role of Rehabilitation Medicine Within an Inclusion Health Context: Examining a Population at Risk From Homelessness and Brain Injury in Edinburgh
Authors: Eshun Edwin , Burke Orla , Do Florence , Mohammed Jemseed Aashik Ahamed , Maciver Angus , Mathur Anushka , Mayne Cassie , Novak Levente , Siddique Anna , Smith Eve , Tapia-Stocker David , FitzGerald Alasdair
Published: May 2024

People experiencing homelessness are at risk from a number of co-morbidities including traumatic brain injury, mental health disorders and various infections. Little is known about the rehabilitation needs of this population. This study took advantage of unique access to a specialist ‘Access’ GP practice for people experiencing homelessness and a local inclusion health initiative to explore the five year period prevalence of these conditions in a population of people experiencing homelessness, through electronic case record searches; and identify barriers and facilitators to healthcare provision for this population in the context of an interdisciplinary and multi specialist inclusion health team, through semi structured interviews with 12 staff working in primary and secondary care who interact with this population. The five year period prevalence of TBI, infections and mental health disorders was 9.5%, 4% and 22.8% respectively. Of those who had suffered a brain injury only 3, had accessed rehabilitation services. Themes from thematic analysis of interviews included: lack of resource, stigmatisation, under recognised multi-morbidity (including from brain injury) as barriers, trauma-informed, person-centred, adaptable, & integrated and collaborative models of care as facilitators. The combination of quantitative and qualitative data suggests a potential role for rehabilitation medicine in inclusion health initiatives.