bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ART EDUCATION AND AESTHETIC ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUAL SERIAL REPRODUCTIONS OF VISUAL STIMULI
Authors: Milićević Nebojša , Jovančević Ana
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine the differences between psychology students (N=270) and art students (N=90) in aesthetic evaluations of visual stimuli. The stimuli were obtained by Bartlett's method of individual serial reproduction of geometric, realistic and abstract drawings with additional instruction to increase originality. The assessments was performed on the following scales of semantic differential: arousal potential (AP), primordial content (PC), liking scale (DL) and artistic value scale (AV). Psychology students and art students do not differ in overall AP scores, but there is a statistically significant interaction of education type and type of stimuli. Psychology students give statistically higher average AP assessments to reproductions of realistic and abstract stimuli, and art students to geometric stimuli. Psychology students like the drawings obtained by "individual" reproduction more (DL) and give them a higher artistic value (AV) than the art students. This finding is in line with earlier research that respondents without art education have milder criteria, that is, art students are stricter evaluators. The findings are in line with Kozbelt's data that subjects without artistic education value more, and are therefore more interested in technical skill and realism, while "artists" primarily value originality (Kozbelt, 2006). It can be concluded that respondents without art education and respondents with art education show a similar trends in evaluating serial reproductions, but that they apply different aesthetic criteria and evaluation principles.
INFRASTRUCTURE, GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY: AN ANALYSIS IN DYNAMIC HETEROGENEOUS PANELS
Authors: Fraga Jefferson S. , Ferreira-Filho Helder Lara
Published: June 2024

This article presents an empirical analysis of the impact of infrastructure development on growth and productivity, utilizing a heterogeneous dynamic panel comprising 18 countries from Latin America and the Asian Tigers for the period spanning 1980 to 2017. The study primarily focuses on estimating the elasticities of output and productivity concerning infrastructure stock derived from Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The results confirm that the comparatively lower level of infrastructure stock in Latin American countries, in contrast to the Asian Tigers, is associated with reduced productivity and lower economic growth rates within the former group of nations.
PRODUCTIVIDAD LABORAL EN LAS MIPYMES DE MÉXICO: LECCIONES POSPANDEMIA
Authors: Zavaleta González Josué , Rodríguez Medina Oscar
Published: June 2024

El artículo analiza los determinantes de la productividad laboral en las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas en México (MIPyMES), con el objetivo de poner en la mira de la política económica las variables clave para resarcir los efectos negativos de la pandemia de COVID-19. Utilizando estimaciones de panel de datos para las entidades federativas de la economía mexicana, el principal resultado es que el determinante de mayor importancia del producto por trabajador de las MIPyMES es la formación bruta de capital fijo por trabajador y que su efecto aumenta junto con el tamaño de la empresa. En contraste, el reparto de utilidades, las prestaciones y los salarios por trabajador, tienen un efecto menos importante y pierden relevancia a medida que el tamaño de las empresas se incrementa.
LABOR PRODUCTIVITY IN MSMES IN MEXICO: POST-PANDEMIC LESSONS
ABSTRACT
This article analyzes the determinants of labor productivity in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Mexico (MSMEs), with the aim of bringing key variables to the attention of economic policy to compensate for the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Panel data estimates are used for the federal entities of the Mexican economy. The main empirical finding is that the most important determinant of the product per worker of MSMEs is the gross formation of fixed capital per worker and its effect increases along with the size of the company. The distribution of profits, benefits and salaries per worker has a less important effect and loses relevance as the size of the companies increases.
A Review of: Ensemble Feature Selection Scheme-Based Performance Evaluation of Several Classifiers for Sentiment Analysis
Authors: Singh Anupriya
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The rise in popularity of sentiment analysis can be attributed to the growing amount of user-generated content available on the internet in recent times. Robust machine learning models and effective feature selection procedures are necessary for effectively extracting sentiment from textual data. This paper provides a thorough examination of the evaluation of several classifiers' performances in sentiment analysis using an ensemble feature selection scheme. The suggested ensemble feature selection methodology aims to improve the overall efficacy of sentiment analysis models by combining the best aspects of several feature selection techniques. To find the most pertinent features for sentiment classification, feature selection techniques like information gain, chi-square, and recursive feature reduction are combined into an ensemble framework. By reducing the drawbacks of individual feature selection methods, the ensemble approach yields a feature subset that is more extensive. Multiple state-of-the-art classifiers, including as support vector machines, decision trees, and neural networks, are used to assess the efficacy of the ensemble feature selection approach. Benchmark sentiment analysis datasets covering a wide range of subjects and linguistic subtleties are used to train and evaluate the classifiers. The outcomes of the experiment show that the ensemble feature selection strategy greatly enhances sentiment analysis model performance for a variety of classifiers. Comparative evaluations highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each classifier in different scenarios, providing insight into how wellsuited they are for sentiment analysis jobs in the real world. The research investigates how ensemble size and diversity affect overall performance, providing information about the ideal setup for sentiment analysis applications. The results of this study provide a methodical assessment of classifier performance in combination with an ensemble feature selection approach, which advances sentiment analysis techniques. This research offers a new method for sentiment analysis that combines several classifiers with an ensemble feature selection methodology. The findings emphasize how crucial it is to choose the right features for sentiment classification tasks and show how ensemble approaches can improve overall model performance.
Integrating Security into the DevOps Pipeline
Authors: Kulakarni Asheesh
Published: June 2024

Abstract: A culture known as ”DevOps” helps an organization increase the speed at which services are delivered. It promotes collaboration and coordination between the development and operations teams in order to accomplish tasks more quickly and automatically. Despite becoming a fundamental component of all software life cycles, DevOps processes eventually become vulnerable to data security breaches. The integration of security practices into the DevOps pipeline, or DevSecOps, is becoming a vital strategy for guaranteeing the security of software applications in the dynamic and quickly changing technological environment of today. This paper offers a thorough introduction to DevSecOps, describing its guiding principles, methods, and workable implementation techniques. It examines the need for security to be integrated into the DevOps lifecycle and shows how conventional DevOps methods fall short when it comes to resolving security issues. Key DevSecOps principles are covered in the paper, with a focus on cooperation, automation, ongoing monitoring, and cultural shifts toward security consciousness. It explores different approaches to incorporating security into the DevOps pipeline at every step
Pushover Analysis of G+20 RCC Structure with Horizontal Irregularity
Authors: Vawadra Vinod G
Published: June 2024

Abstract: In the last decade, four devastating earthquakes in the world have occurred in India, and low to mild intensities earthquakes are shaking our land frequently. It has raised questions about the adequacy of framed structures to resist strong motions since many buildings suffered great damage or collapsed. Therefore, existing reinforced concrete buildings can be analyzed to determine the strength or capacity to resist seismic loads. Performance-based design is used to assess the performance level of buildings subjected to earthquakes. Push-over analysis is one of the seismic methods to determine the performance level of the building. On the basis of pushover analysis whether damage occurs at member or structure level can be identified. Fiber-reinforced polymer wrapping is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers. It has good ductility strength which can work effectively in earthquake-prone areas. In the present study, 20 story structures with horizontal irregularity have been analyzed with aramid fiber-reinforced polymer, glass fiber-reinforced polymer, and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer with the Pushover analysis method as per ATC- 40 [5]. The analysis is carried out for seismic Zone III with hard soil conditions. The parameters considered for the study are pushover curve, target displacement, story shear, time period, maximum story displacement, and story drift based on pushover analysis separately to find out the most suitable configuration of fiber-reinforced polymer.
Data Privacy and Security Risks in AI-Based Code Understanding
Authors: Adhyapak Samhita
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into software development has introduced significant privacy and security challenges. AI-based code understanding systems, such as OpenAI Codex and GitHub Copilot, have been found to generate code snippets containing sensitive information, leading to potential unauthorized access and misuse. This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the privacy and security risks associated with these systems and propose effective mitigation strategies. The literature review examines the foundational principles and techniques behind AI-based code understanding systems, including machine learning algorithms, training datasets, and code analysis methods. The assessment of risks involves analysing scholarly articles, industry reports, and case studies that discuss the privacy and security risks inherent in these systems
Fuzzy K-Means Clustering with Discriminative Embedding: An Implementation
Authors: Rajput Payal P.
Published: June 2024

Abstract: In the era of big data, the need for robust and efficient clustering techniques has become increasingly crucial for knowledge discovery, data analysis, and pattern recognition. Traditional K-means clustering methods have proven effective in partitioning data into clusters; however, they often struggle with complex, high- dimensional datasets and scenarios where data points exhibit overlapping characteristics. To address these challenges, this research presents a novel approach—Fuzzy KMeans Clustering with Discriminative Embedding (FKMC-DE). FKMC-DE integrates the power of fuzzy clustering with the discriminative embedding framework, offering a comprehensive solution for handling complex data structures and extracting meaningful patterns.
A Review of Solid Waste Management Systems in Pune City
Authors: S Kuril Swapnil
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Solid waste management is among the basic essential services provided by municipal authorities in the country to keep cities clean.. n. Due to industrialization, rural to urban migration and high growth rate of population have induced rapid urbanization in developing countries and obviously in India also. The per capita waste generation rate in India has increased from 0.2 kg to 0.6 kg per day in cities with population ranging from 1.0 lakh to 50 lakh; such a steep increase in waste generation within a decade. Pune is one of the fastest developing city, it generates total quantity of waste is about 1300 to 1400 metric tons per day. So, there is need of the proper waste collection, transportation route for prevention of environment form the hazardous waste disposal. Solid waste management all over world is looked as major challenge to civil bodies. Pune corporation has taken initiatives to collect, segregate and treat solid waste and system for handling around 1600 MT / day is operative. Composting, biogas and inert waste recycle are present mode of treatment. Praj Industries limited, Pune has taken the activity further to noticeable level and can integrate overall waste management activities so that from biodegradables, biodiesel, bio CNG, fuel ethanol and liquid manure can be safely produced The solid waste is increasing in Pune city due to growth of population, urbanization, higher per capita income and standard of living, changing lifestyle and food habits. The solid waste created by the household units, shops, restaurant and commercial units are higher. Government and Municipal Corporation must encourage local management through collection, transport and segregation and disposal of solid waste. Public awareness and segregation at source, rules and regulations related to solid waste will bring good change in solid waste management. This site suitability map presented in four suitability level such as highly suitable, moderate suitable, less suitable and unsuitable. The present research work to find out the suitable solid waste dumping sites using Geoinformatics approach for Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
Student Information System
Authors: Bhavani Vasireddy Satya
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The Integrated Management System (IMS) documentation serves as a comprehensive guide developed for educational institutions, detailing the management of student information, academic performance, faculty administration, and related tasks. It begins with an introduction outlining the project's objectives and significance, followed by a detailed overview of its background and development rationale. The documentation includes a thorough system architecture section that describes the architectural framework, component functionalities, and technology stack utilized in IMS construction. Additionally, it provides user guides for students, faculty, and administrators, offering step-by-step instructions tailored to their respective roles. Technical specifications, testing methodologies, and deployment guidelines are also covered, ensuring comprehensive support for system implementation and maintenance. A simple database is maintained
Securing Text Files: A Comprehensive Study on AES and Diffie-Hellman Encryption
Authors: Mhatre Sahil
Published: June 2024

Abstract: In today's digital landscape, data security is of utmost importance, and cryptography plays a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information. This review papermeticulously examines recent developments in cryptographic methodologies, covering enhancements in the Playfair cipher, integration of cryptography with steganography for smart devices, advancements in Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), and the efficacy ofAdvanced Encryption Standard (AES) in cloud computing. Additionally, it discusses innovative approaches to mitigating security vulnerabilities, such as RSA DiffieHellman integration, and explores the utilization of chaos theory in symmetric text cipher algorithms. Lastly, the paper examines advancements in text-to-image encryption-decryption algorithms, focusing on the utilization of CMYK mode. By synthesizing findings from diverse studies, this review offers valuable insights into emerging trends and future research directions in data security and encryption.
Experimental Study of Sodium Polyacrylate on Fiber Reinforced Self Curing Concrete
Authors: Vaidya Nirdesh
Published: June 2024

Abstract: In order to get the necessary properties of concrete, the early stages of the curing process need maintaining a sufficient moisture content and temperature. But effective curing of concrete is not always possible in many situations. An attempt has been made to produce internally cured concrete using sodium polyacrylate, as super absorbent polymer. An experiment was conducted using M25 grade concrete with sodium polyacrylate at 0.1%, 0.3%, and 0.5% by weight of cement, respectively. Sodium polyacrylate was chosen because of its ability to absorb and gradually release water. Concrete is commonly used in construction due to its compressive strength, however it has considerable weaknesses in tensile strength. To address these concerns, an attempt has been made to improve the tensile strength of concrete by incorporating fibers. This experiment aims to evaluate the impact of super absorbent polymers (SAPs) on the mechanical properties of coconut and polypropylene fiberreinforced concrete. The mechanical properties of different concrete mix with varying amounts of SAPs, polypropylene fibers, and coconut fibers were evaluated. Concrete cubes and cylinders were cast and tested for seven days and twenty-eight days, respectively According to the experiment results, when SAP was used in concrete with different amounts of coconut and polypropylene fibers, the compressive and tensile strength of the concrete increased.
КОЭФФИЦИЕНТ ПРОДОЛЬНОГО ИЗГИБА СТАЛЕЖЕЛЕЗОБЕТОННЫХ СТОЕК ПРИ КРАТКОВРЕМЕННОМ ДЕЙСТВИИ НАГРУЗОК
Authors: Конин Денис
Published: June 2024

Рассмотрены нормы по расчету сжатых сталежелезобетонных стоек, а также экспериментально-теоретические исследования других авторов. Выполнено экспериментальное исследование работы сжатых стоек с малым эксцентриситетом на диапазоне гибкостей  от 6 до 20. Выполнено численное моделирование различных вариантов конструкций: с бетонами от В30 (С25/30) до В100 (С90/105), с сердечником в виде двутавра, с сердечником в виде квадрата. Полученные данные экспериментов и расчетов сопоставлены с теоретическими кривыми коэффициента продольного изгиба. Установлено, что кривые коэффициента в СП 266.1325800 и Eurocode 4 имеют не корректную форму и не отражают действительной работы сталежелезобетонных сжатых элементов. Использование кривой СП 266.1325800, основанной на кривой для железобетонных конструкций, а также кривых Eurocode 4, которые приняты как для стальных сечений (по Eurocode 3) – не дает нормального запаса конструкций и не обеспечивает надежность. Оба норматива игнорируют различный характер работы бетонов обычной и высокой прочности. В результате исследований установлено, что класс прочности бетона на сжатие влияет на устойчивость стержней с гибкостью от 6 до 10, при этом влияния формы поперечного сечения сердечника (вида жесткого армирования) практически нет. Для гибкостей от 10 до 20 может быть принята единая для всех бетонов кривая коэффициента. Разработаны кривые коэффициента  для расчета сжатых элементов при малых эксцентриситетах и кратковременном действии нагрузок; предложена формула расчета несущей способности сжатых стоек.
HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE HYDRAULIC STRUCTURE CONSIDERING EXISTING OF PIRE
Authors: M. Qasim Rafi , A. Abdulhussein Ihsan , A. Hameed Muna
Published: June 2024

A composite hydraulic structure is used to solve the problems of sediment and floating materials, respectively. A pier (obstacle) is used at the downstream of the composite hydraulic structure to increase water depth, decrease flow velocity, and dissipate the flow energy. The paper deals with the effect of single pier and double piers on the hydraulic characteristics of the composite structure. Circular and square shapes are adopted in the study with different spacing measured from the downstream of the composite structure. The experiments reveal how the level of the hydraulic characteristics is changed due to the existence of the pier/piers as compared to without the existence of the pier/piers. The statistical data which is collected from the experiments shows the alteration in the average downstream water depth, discharge coefficient, Reynolds number, upstream Froude number and downstream Froude number regardless of pier shape and spacing. The alteration happens owing to a change in the separation zone of water flow along the pier circumference. Nonlinear water surface profile is appeared when the pier is located at the downstream, while linear water surface profile is appeared clearly when the downstream without pier. Also the interference between overflow velocity and underflow velocity will be reflected in the hydraulic characteristics.
Divorce Petition Against Drug User Husband: Case Study of Kuala Simpang Syar'iyah Court Decision, Aceh Tamiang
Authors: Devy Soraya , Amrullah Amrullah , Zulfiana Utari
Published: June 2024

A wife can file for divorce for a variety of reasons, one of which is because her husband is involved in a drug case. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors considered by Kuala Simpang Syar'iyah Court judges in deciding divorce cases involving drug-user husbands from the standpoint of Islamic law. This study employs empirical research methodologies that are examined using Islamic legal philosophy. This case study examines the judge's ruling at the Kuala Simpang Syar'iyah court in Aceh Tamiang. The court bases its judgment on the state of being detrimental in the family, as the decision of the wife's petition against her drug-using husband is not governed by any law or other regulations. According to the Maliki and Hambali Schools of Thought, a wife may file for divorce from her drug-using husband before a court under Islamic family law. Because the plaintiff and defendant's domestic lives were no longer harmonious since her husband began using drugs, her husband frequently became violent when under the influence of drugs. Thus, the judge's considerations align with Islamic law norms aimed at promoting and protecting the wife and family.
Comparison between Ketogenic and Diabetic Conventional Diet on Wound Closure in Diabetic Rat Model
Authors: Saputra Muhammad Defri , Herman Herry , Whitiana Greesea Dinamaria
Published: June 2024

Background: Managing diabetic ulcers should be multimodal; nutrition is one of the modalities to improve wound healing. This study therefore aimed to compare ketogenic diet and conventional diabetic diet in closing the wounds of diabetic rat models.Methods: Diabetes mellitus was induced in 30 rats which were divided equally into three groups. Group I was given a ketogenic diet (60% fat, 24% carbohydrate, and 16% protein). Group II was given a conventional diabetic diet (43% carbohydrate, 15% fat, and 42% protein). Group III was the control group with a normal diet (13% water, 18.5%–20.5% protein, fat ≥4%, fiber ≤6%, ash ≤8%, 0.9% calcium, and 0.7% phosphor). A 1 cm-diameter wound was made with the Mason-Walker model as a guideline. The rate of wound closure was measured on days 1, 7, 14, and 21 to represent each wound healing phase.Results: On day 7, comparison between wound areas in the ketogenic diet, conventional diet, and normal diet yielded significant differences (mean, 0.664, 0.717, 0.747; P=0.051). There was also a significant difference on day 14 (mean, 0.564, 0.817, 0.647; P<0.001) and day 21 (mean, 0.164, 0.517, 0.447; P<0.001).Conclusion: Compared to a conventional diabetic diet, a ketogenic diet significantly enhanced the wound closure rate in the diabetic rat model. Further studies are needed to confirm this finding.
Versatility of Proximal Sural Island Sensate Fasciocutaneous Flap in Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects of Knee and Proximal Leg
Authors: Khurram Mohammed Fahud , Karad Somnath
Published: June 2024

Background: The proximal sural island sensate (PSIS) fasciocutaneous flap presents an ideal alternative in reconstruction of defects of the knee and proximal leg. It provides a thin sensate flap with good aesthetic outcomes and reduced donor site morbidity. However, only limited reports exist in the literature about this flap.Methods: This is a retrospective study done between December 2018 and December 2021 including 30 patients, among which seven cases had defects located on the knee and 23 cases in the proximal part of the leg. Mean age of the study population was 41 years. The maximum flap size was 8×12 cm, while the maximum pedicle length was 15 cm.Results: All 30 flaps survived well with only minimal complications occurring in a few patients such as epidermal loss and distal tip necrosis. No arterial or venous crisis occurred postoperatively in any case. Donor sites were managed with one-stage primary closure or split-thickness skin grafts. Functional deficits were not detected in any of the cases.Conclusion: We found the PSIS fasciocutaneous flap to be a simple and reliable technique to perform. The flap offers extensive coverage, reaching from the knee to the proximal leg, and provides thin, pliable, and sensate skin, resulting in excellent aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Increased Patient Compliance with Silicone Gel Sheeting and Topical Silicone Gel for Hypertrophic Scar Improves Scar Outcomes
Authors: Cho Jaeyoung , Lee Jimin , Park Jun
Published: June 2024

Background: Although silicone-based products are widely used for hypertrophic scar (HS) treatment, limited research exists on the correlation between patient compliance of silicone products and scar outcomes. This study aims to investigate whether continuous and consistent use of topical silicone gel (TSG) and silicone gel sheet (SGS) improves scar characteristics and whether patient compliance influences scar outcomes.Methods: A total of 79 patients with HS were randomized into either TSG (n=38) or SGS group (n=41) by an independent physician who had not seen the patients. Patient compliance was assessed based on application frequency and duration. Patients were divided into three subgroups according to compliance. Scar characteristics were evaluated using the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) and patient self-assessment via a visual analogue scale (VAS) for 6 months.Results: VSS pigmentation and scar height worsened in patients who applied silicone products for less than 3 days per week, especially in the TSG group. Patients who applied silicone products for more than 4 days per week showed significant improvements in all factors. Patients reported improvements in VAS scar height, pigmentation, and hardness as application time increased. Pain and itching improved regardless of application time.Conclusion: Continuous and consistent use of TSG and SGS improved HS outcomes. Applying silicone products more than 4 days in a week correlated with better scar characteristics, except pain and itching. Applying silicone products less than 3 days in a week is not recommended, as this may worsen scar height and pigmentation.
Neumoperitoneo espontáneo: patología no siempre quirúrgica. Presentación de dos casos documentados en pacientes en asociación con infección por SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Aguirre Bermudez Gustavo Adolfo , Torres Cristian , Arredondo Mora Nicolás , Falla Quiñones Andrés Ricardo
Published: June 2024

El hallazgo de neumoperitoneo ha sido tradicionalmente una urgencia quirúrgica indicativa de disrupción del tracto gastrointestinal que requiere exploración quirúrgica inmediata; sin embargo, existen condiciones que implican manejo no quirúrgico. Se presentan dos casos de neumoperitoneo en asociación con neumonía viral (coronavirus del síndrome respiratorio agudo grave de tipo 2 [SARS-CoV-2]) sin antecedentes de neumatosis intestinal ni otro factor de riesgo de neumoperitoneo espontáneo que obtuvieron un resultado favorable sin intervención quirúrgica. Este es el segundo informe de neumoperitoneo simultáneo y enfermedad por coronavirus de 2019 (COVID-19) en la literatura. También se incluye una breve revisión sobre esta relación y datos más recientes entre el neumoperitoneo y el mecanismo fisiopatológico del SARS-CoV-2. Este trabajo busca ampliar el conocimiento con estos dos casos para replantear, en parte, el dogma quirúrgico del manejo del neumoperitoneo y llevar al lector un poco más allá desde el punto de vista de la fisiopatología.
Más allá del intestino: manifestaciones extraintestinales de la enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal en niños y adolescentes
Authors: Vergara Espitia Angie Vanessa , Mora Quintero Diana Victoria , De la Hoz Valle Jose Antonio , Castañeda Figueroa Ana Maria , Sarmiento Quintero Fernando
Published: June 2024

Antecedentes: las manifestaciones extraintestinales (MEI) son comunes en niños y adultos y su presencia se asocia con mayor gravedad en la enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII). En pediatría, los estudios son escasos en Latinoamérica y no existen en Colombia.
Objetivo: describir la prevalencia de las MEI en niños con EII y las características demográficas, clínicas y bioquímicas asociadas.
Metodología: estudio retrospectivo de pacientes diagnosticados con EII de inicio pediátrico entre 2007 y 2022 atendidos en una institución en Bogotá. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y en los grupos con y sin MEI se compararon variables clínicas y bioquímicas por medio de la prueba exacta de Fisher, T de Student y U de Mann-Whitney.
Resultados: de 71 casos confirmados, el 45 % tenía colitis ulcerativa típica, el 27 % enfermedad de Crohn, el 7 % colitis ulcerativa atípica, el 1,4 % Crohn colónico y el 20 % EII no clasificable. 13 pacientes (18 %) presentaron al menos una MEI, y las mucocutáneas fueron las más frecuentes (58 %). El lapso desde el inicio de los síntomas hasta el diagnóstico fue mayor en el grupo MEI (13,2 años frente a 10,2 años; p = 0,02). La diarrea nocturna, la hiporexia y la pérdida de peso fueron más frecuentes en niños con MEI. El grupo MEI mostró niveles más bajos de hemoglobina, más elevados de velocidad de sedimentación globular y recibieron biológicos con mayor frecuencia (38 % frente a 23 %, p = 0,2).
Conclusiones: La frecuencia de MEI en esta serie es similar a lo reportado en la literatura; su presencia se asocia con una mayor gravedad de la enfermedad, mayor frecuencia de uso de biológicos y mayor tiempo de diagnóstico de la EII.
HAPLOTYPE ANALYSES OF NEWLY IDENTIFIED NESTING BEACH FOR LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE: YAKACIK BEACH, TURKIYE
Authors: Kaska Arzu , Sözbilen Doğan
Published: June 2024

Sea turtles can be genetically differentiated for their nesting beaches or regions because they show natal homing behaviour. This may be a single beach or as a management unit of several beaches. Mediterranean coast of Türkiye has many small pocket beaches and other inaccessible remote sandy beaches. In this study, we investigated the genetic structure of a newly identified loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) nesting site, Yakacık beach in the border of Antalya and Mersin provinces. The CC-A2.1 and CC-A3.1 haplotypes were defined within the 16 samples collected from the nests during the 2020 and 2021 nesting seasons. One sample per nest were collected as we are interested in mtDNA inherited only from mothers. The beach is identified in the Eastern Türkiye Management Unit for the presence of these haplotypes. There are 23 nesting beaches along the Mediterranean coast of Türkiye and these beaches are very important nesting sites for the loggerhead and the green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in the Mediterranean. In this study, we analysed the genetic structure of a newly identified nesting beach and the importance of genetic diversity for Mediterranean Sea turtles was emphasized.
COMPARISON OF THE MICROTITER PLATE METHOD AND THE CONGO RED AGAR TECHNIQUE IN THE DETERMINATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCAL BIOFILM
Authors: Er Sevda
Published: June 2024

Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci are opportunistic pathogens that are commensal in human flora. One of the most important virulence factors known in the pathogenesis of infections of these bacteria is biofilm formation. The Microtiter Plate Method and The Congo Red Agar Technique are widely used to reveal biofilm formation. This study aims to compare human coagulase negative Staphylococcus spp. bacterial isolates, biofilm formations with the Microtiter Plate Method and Congo Red Agar Technique. In the study, it was concluded that 35 of 41 human coagulase negative staphylococcal isolates did not form biofilms according to the microtiter plate method, 6 isolates formed a weak biofilm, and none of the isolates formed a biofilm on the Congo Red Agar surface. It has been concluded that the results of the Microtiter Plate Method are more reliable, since the interpretation of the result in the Congo Red Agar Technique is difficult and subjective, based on observation. Since there are very few studies in the literature comparing the biofilm formation of coagulase negative staphylococci with the Microtiter Plate Method and the Congo Red Agar Technique, this study will be among the preliminary studies and will contribute to the literature.
Municipal waste management as a local government task – legal and organizational challenges
Authors: Milewska Anna , Bogucka Karolina
Published: June 2024

The article presents the organisational and legal conditions behind a municipal waste management system. The authors reviewed the subject literature on the functioning of local government and public services theory, focusing on municipal waste management. The paper also contains acts governing international and national law. They define, in the light of the central hierarchy of waste, the types and magnitude of necessary measures to be implemented in this area. They cover both requirements of quantity and quality.
Datafication and Juridification in Early Years Education: Recontextualizing the Duty to Provide Intensive Training in Reading in One Norwegian School
Authors: Haugen Cecilie Rønning
Published: June 2024

Internationally, data and legislation have been given an increasing role in the governance of schools. One example is the combination of state-provided mapping tests and the legislation on intensive training in early years education in Norway. Ample room is provided for professional judgment when it comes to how intensive training should be practiced and how data should be used. However, the legislation may still be controversial and may challenge Norwegian traditions by measuring children against given standards.
This paper explores how power and control work in the recontextualizing of the legislation into pedagogical practice in reading in one school. Agents in the school differ when it comes to how they perceive the legitimacy of the tests. However, the high expectations of the school principal in regard to results means that the tests set important premises for what counts as legitimate communication and pedagogical priorities. Gray-zone pupils are prioritized at the cost of special education, and these pupils spend more time on what they are not mastering, work with a narrower curriculum, and lose time and shared experiences with their peer group. The recontextualizing represents a manifestation of the neoliberal discourse emphasizing individualization and trainability at the cost of all-round approaches and pupil kinship in early years education.
The Effect of the Total Physical Response (TPR) Method on Children’s Listening Skills
Authors: Tandilo Mamma Agustinus , Sirjon
Published: June 2024

Language development in children, especially listening, is still low. This is because in the learning process teachers still use conventional methods. In the learning process, children tend to be passive and do not respond to the information provided by the teacher. Therefore, the aim of this research is to analyze the effect of the Total Physical Response (TPR) method on the listening skills of children aged 5-6 years. This type of research is experimental research that uses a one group pretest and posttest design. The populations in the study were all early childhood children at PAUD. The sample in this study consisted of 15 children who were determined using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection method is carried out through observation using an instrument in the form of an observation sheet. The data analysis method for testing the hypothesis uses the paired sample t-test. The results of the research show that the average pretest score is 2.10, increasing in posttest data to 3.60, and the significance value is 0.000 <0.05, so it can be concluded that the Total Physical Response (TPR) method has a positive effect on the listening skills of children aged 5-6 years. The results of this research have positive implications for the field of education, especially early childhood education because the research produces findings that support previous research conducted in the Eastern region of Indonesia whose samples had different characteristics from previous research.
Sex Education in Implementation of Merdeka Curiculum at Early Childhood Education
Authors: Anwar Nur Amalia Olby , Purwastuti Lusila Andriani
Published: June 2024

The Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Children Protection stated that Indonesia is currently facing an emergency regarding sexual violence against children. This statement is based on the record of increasing cases of sexual violence against children. One effort to prevent sexual violence is by providing sexual education. The aim of this research was to analyze the concept and pattern of implementing sexual education in the implementation of the Independent Curriculum in early childhood education. This research used a qualitative approach with research type of case study. Data collection techniques were carried out using interview, observation, and documentation methods. Data sources in this research included: the principal, 2 Play Group teachers, 2 Group A teachers, 2 Group B teachers, 1 teacher specializing in sexual education topic, and 3 parents of students. The analysis technique used was the six stages of qualitative analysis techniques according to Creswell. The research results showed that the implementation of sexual education in the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum is actually a manifestation of learning outcome, which is carried out through several activities, namely toilet training, habituation of the rules for changing clothes, communication in daily life, and special sex education classes. Massive implementation of sexual education should involve all school members and parents of students in order to create sustainable sexual education.
Etnoparenting: Madurase Ethnic Women’s Parenting Viewed from the Perspective of Social Status
Authors: Fitroh Siti Fadjryana , Oktavianingsih Eka , Putri Rizka Mutiara , Eka M Ameilia
Published: June 2024

Views regarding social status have a big influence on individuals in determining their social life, this influences people's perceptions of how they act, especially Madurese people. There are many classifications of social status, but it is focused on the social status of honor (Neng/Nyai), knowledge (Teacher) and heredity (Housewife). These differences will have an impact on the individual's smallest social life, namely the family. This research was conducted involving Madurese ethnic female subjects who had early childhood. The aim of this research is to analyze the parenting patterns of Madurese ethnic women in terms of social status. This research model is included in the qualitative research category with a focused interview approach. Data sources, namely interviews and documentation. The analysis process, namely: 1) data reduction; 2) data presentation; and 3) drawing conclusions. The results of the research state that the upbringing of Madurese ethnic women is viewed from the perspective of social status. The results in the context of the element of faith, the similarities between the three groups apply parental responsiveness in the aspect of warm communication and parental demandingness in the aspect of intrusiveness, strictness and arbitrary exercise of power. In the context of providing education, the honor group applies parental responsiveness in warm communication, the science group applies parental demandingness in the aspects of restrictiveness, demandingness and strictness, the hereditary group applies parental demandingness in the aspect of intrusiveness.
Pictorial Number Sandpaper Media in Recognizing Number Symbols and Training Children's Fine Motor Skills
Authors: Krisnawati Nofi Maria , Ayuningtias Rindhi , Abusiri  , Mubin Fatkhul , Pifianti Ade
Published: June 2024

There are still many children whose development is not optimal, especially in sensory, fine motor, and cognitive development in understanding number symbols. Therefore this study aims to analyze the effectiveness of pictorial number sandpaper media in developing students' sensory, motor, and cognitive abilities in recognizing number symbols 1-10. The method used in this research is mixed method, which combines quantitative and qualitative methods with a sequential approach. The subjects in this study were 20 kindergartens level-A students at Islamic School. Data collection techniques in this study through observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used is the descriptive-analytic technique, which analyzes the variables consisting of cognitive improvement, and fine motor skills through pictorial number sandpapper games. The results showed an increase in fine motor skills and understanding of number symbols. The results of quantitative analysis show an effective increase in the recognition of number symbols from 25% to 100%, which means that children can recognize number symbols well. Likewise, for the results of observational data in training fine motor skills, students experience effective development in fine motor skills, namely, students can improve concentration and focus, improve coordination between hands and eyes, improve visual design skills, improve the ability to control hand and finger movements.
Natural Material-Based Art Learning Model Increases Aesthetic Experiences in Early Childhood
Authors: Fajrie Nur , Kartika Deny Dwi , Utaminingsih Sri , Santoso Deni Agung
Published: June 2024

The current problem is that people's understanding of art, especially regarding education, still needs to be improved. Teachers must still improve children's aesthetic experiences through nature-based learning and activities. This research aims to analyze art learning models based on natural materials to improve early childhood aesthetic experiences. The research approach used is quantitative, testing effectiveness using quick experiments and a non-equivalent control group design. The population in this study were students from 3 (three) kindergartens, totaling 33 children. The research sample in this study consisted of 33 children. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, and tests. Data were analyzed using normality and homogeneity tests. The t-test is also used to analyze learning effectiveness. The data analysis results show a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test in experimental groups 1 and 2. The difference between pre-test and post-test in the control group must be more significant (within the 95% confidence level). There is a difference in the average aesthetic experience of young children who were given action before and after using art learning based on natural materials. It was concluded that the application of an art learning model based on natural materials was effective in increasing aesthetic experiences in young children. The research implications can provide a theory of early childhood creativity in cognitive, affective and psychomotor development.
AVALIAÇÃO AVANÇADA DE MADEIRA COM RESISTÓGRAFO: MÉTODOS NÃO DESTRUTIVOS E ANÁLISE ESTRUTURAL
Authors: Góes Matheus Barreto de , Carrasco Edgar Vladimiro Mantilla
Published: June 2024

Este artigo revisou o uso do Resistógrafo em diversas aplicações, destacando sua eficácia na avaliação não destrutiva de árvores e estruturas de madeira. Estudos ilustram sua capacidade de medir o crescimento dos anéis anuais e determinar a velocidade ideal de avanço para diferentes espécies de árvores. Além disso, o Resistógrafo foi empregado na análise estrutural de construções históricas e na previsão de decomposição em árvores usando o modelo CODIT. Em estudos de densidade, o Resistógrafo mostrou correlações robustas com a densidade da madeira, indicando sua aplicabilidade em programas de melhoramento florestal e na indústria de produtos florestais. Apesar das vantagens, limitações como ajustes nos métodos de perfuração e a necessidade de estudos mais abrangentes foram identificadas. Essas investigações sublinham o potencial contínuo do Resistógrafo para avançar na avaliação e gestão sustentável de recursos lenhosos.
VERIFICAÇÃO DA OCORRÊNCIA DE ILHAS DE CALOR URBANO, A PARTIR DO SENSORIAMENTO REMOTO NO MUNICÍPIO DE TANGARÁ DA SERRA – MT
Authors: Dallastra Mauricio , Silva Amanda Karoliny Arruda da , Souza Simone Silva Frutuoso de , Konrad Odorico
Published: June 2024

As intervenções antropogênicas em ambientes naturais resultam em significativas variações climáticas entre áreas urbanas e rurais, com as áreas urbanas apresentando temperaturas mais elevadas, caracterizando o fenômeno das ilhas de calor. Deste modo, este trabalho tem como objetivos identificar a formação de ilhas de calor urbano no município de Tangará da Serra-MT e a influência que o entorno imediato desempenha neste processo; definir a correlação entre umidade relativa, temperatura do ar e vegetação; e construir diretrizes que permitam a mitigação deste efeito. Para isto, foram instaladas estações meteorológicas em cinco pontos do território em questão, suas localizações foram definidas de maneira a contemplar áreas rurais e urbanas, de diferentes altitudes e presença de vegetação nas áreas adjacentes; valendo salientar que, o período de coleta dos registros das estações corresponde a 12 meses (junho de 2022 á maio de 2023). Das estações meteorológicas, considerou-se os dados de temperatura e umidade relativa do ar externos e pressão atmosférica; quanto a quantificação da vegetação, foram utilizadas imagens provenientes do Sistema de Análise Temporal da Vegetação (SATVeg), com estes averiguou-se o comportamento climático para cada uma das estações; a partir da criação de um código de programação escrito em linguagem Python, que quando executado foram obtidos mapas interativos, resultantes da correlação existente entre as variáveis climáticas analisadas. Como resultados, pode-se verificar a ocorrência de ilhas de calor no município, bem como definido a sua intensidade, através da diferença da máxima temperatura registrada na área urbana e da mínima verificada na área rural.
Guerra do Paraguai em pena, pincel e lente
Authors: Giacomassi Priscila Célia
Published: June 2024

O Visconde de Taunay participou como soldado e cronista em duas campanhas da Guerra do Paraguai: a do Mato Grosso (1864-1868) e a da Cordilheira (1869-1870). A partir de suas lembranças e anotações, o autor relatou, em um discurso que transita entre o literário e o histórico, os movimentos, feitos heroicos e padecimentos das tropas durante esses dramáticos capítulos de nossa história. Convém ressaltar que essa foi a primeira ação bélica brasileira que contou com registros fotográficos, recurso que tornava mais difícil a manipulação ufanista da pintura histórica, até então a grande responsável pela representação iconográfica do conflito.
Mais apropriações e jagunçagens
Authors: Silva Rafael Guimarães Tavares da
Published: June 2024

Identificando um jogo intertextual traçável entre os poemas homéricos e o romance de Guimarães Rosa, Grande Sertão: Veredas, pretendo indicar a riqueza interpretativa a ser explorada por uma leitura atenta aos diálogos e aos ecos evocados por essas possibilidades de intertextualidade, destacando a originalidade de certos deslocamentos e retomadas da tradição literária. Em termos rosianos, sugere-se a possibilidade de se entrever o princípio de adesão do mundo físico ao estado moral do homem em certas passagens dos poemas homéricos, por exemplo. Em que a pese a importância da tradição épica grega na composição de Grande Sertão: Veredas, nenhuma interpretação efetivamente atenta às especificidades dessa grande obra poderia exaurir sua multiplicidade a partir de um dos polos de seus diálogos intertextuais. Ao contrário do que propõem estudiosos importantes da fortuna crítica rosiana, cuja opinião considerarei na conclusão deste artigo, acredito que a dubiedade e a tensão características do romance de Rosa não sejam resolvidas com o encerramento da narrativa, mas se prolonguem para além de seu fim.