bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estudio de conceptos del diseño a través de la visualización de la información
Authors: Flores Enríquez Marco Antonio , Ramírez Ramírez Rodrigo
Published: April 2024

Un componente importante de la Teoría en Diseño es el estudio de conceptos, algunos son necesarios para dialogar y discutir sobre su pertinencia en el proceso del diseño. Los conceptos nos dejan dar razonamientos y argumentaciones acerca de un discurso o permiten desarrollar una discusión acerca de una temática. La idea es un componente esencial en el proceso del diseño, pero en su definición se detecta confusión al igual que en su uso práctico ya que remite a diferentes acepciones conceptuales y teóricas. En este sentido se hace un acercamiento al Proceso de Ideación para encontrar los distintos procesos y localizar otros conceptos que interactúan, con el objetivo de brindar los principios y fundamentos para poder explicar y argumentar su naturaleza teórico-conceptual. Se propone el uso de la Visualización de la Información como un instrumento cognitivo que permite el estudio conceptual del Proceso de Ideación y profundiza mediante el análisis de relaciones e interpretaciones para aportar una explicación y una postura teórica. Se analiza y sintetiza para hacer visibles rasgos, patrones que no son perceptibles a simple vista. Se adoptan como metodologías de análisis el Círculo Hermenéutico y la Teoría Fundamentada en Datos, que permiten reunir información de manera sistémica del Proceso de Ideación para contribuir con una base empírica y una explicación teórica de los procesos. La investigación se desarrolla en dos fases, la primera tiene un enfoque hipotético deductivo en donde se recupera y analiza la información para ser visualizada y la segunda fase se desarrolla desde un enfoque inductivo que involucra procesos hermenéuticos. Finalmente, a partir de las visualizaciones se propone el desarrollo de Esquemas Teóricos para explicar las distintas interpretaciones, interacciones y relaciones del Proceso de Ideación con otros conceptos.
Sistemas de información adaptativos e hipervinculantes para la visualización y avance puntual de las investigaciones en artes y diseño
Authors: Arley Dávila Nayelli Herzel
Published: April 2024

En el presente escrito se muestran los datos necesarios para comprender su configuración por medio de la exploración de su estructura y los elementos que la constituyen; también se muestra su aplicación concreta en un proyecto de investigación dentro del campo del Diseño y la Comunicación Visual, particularmente en el ámbito de la ilustración editorial. Cabe mencionar que no se profundiza en detalles teóricos sobre su origen y fundamentos, pues ello requiere de una ampliación mayor del tema. Parte de las intenciones de mostrar esta herramienta es generar curiosidad y ánimo en las/los lectores por construir sus propios sistemas que los ayuden a llevar a buen puerto sus investigaciones.
Relación entre teoría queer y diseño de interfaces gráficas soportadas por computador: niveles de heteronormatividad en la interacción humano-computadora
Authors: Portilla Tirado Paulo César
Published: April 2024

En este trabajo se pretende revisar algunas implicaciones de la teoría queer en la Interacción humano-computadora, particularmente en la metodología de diseño de interfaces gráficas y el enfoque centrado en el usuario. ¿Es posible diseñar interfaces gráficas soportadas por ordenador, que respondan a necesidades universales informáticas del mundo real y que a su vez, no perpetúen la marginación de grupos minoritarios en cuanto a su género, clase o raza? Si bien, el enfoque tradicional de algunas metodologías participativas en el ámbito computacional muestran cierto conservadurismo y contribuyen a la marginación de dichos grupos, existen otras propuestas de evaluación de interfaces de usuario, donde ubican a las personas como agentes contigentes en su identidad y su relación con los dispositivos digitales, que posibilita su participación activa. Por último, se propone una aproximación metodológica para el diseño de una interfaz, considerando el nivel de heteronormatividad, a partir de estudios de caso, y como principio heurístico en la evaluación y posterior iteración.
Supervivencia prehispánica y colonial en la Ciudad de México. Tenochtitlan, ciudad arrasada, reconstruida o transformada. Valoración del paisaje urbano
Authors: Revueltas Valle Emilio
Published: April 2024

El paisaje de hoy día, del Valle de México es consecuencia de milenios de fenómenos naturales y actividades culturales realizados por el hombre, que ocurrieron incluso antes de la fundación de ciudades en la zona. La conjunción, hombre-naturaleza-cultura-diseño-paisaje, se pueden ver reflejado en el discurso del paisaje urbano de la actualidad. Cuando los españoles llegaron al punto más alto de la sierra que rodea el valle de México, “y contemplaron el espectáculo que se ofrecía a sus ojos, solamente acudieron a sus labios palabras de asombro” (De Rojas, 1986, p. 19). “Se tienen noticias de México-Tenochtitlán gracias a las crónicas de conquistadores como Bernal Díaz, Hernán Cortés y el Conquistador Anónimo” (Sánchez de Carmona, 1989, p. 17). Al tratarse de una investigación histórica, la metodología de esta tesis se basa en: La compilación de fuentes de información sobre los conceptos de urbanismo, historia y paisaje. El estudio y análisis de documentos como las actas de cabildo, los archivos de notarias, la investigación documental de legajos históricos, mapas, dibujos y pinturas basados en interpretaciones conceptuales, análisis bibliográfico sobre el tema, tanto de paisaje cultural, arquitectónico, histórico y biológico. Los métodos para realizar este trabajo son: método heurístico (manejo de las fuentes escritas), método hermenéutico (interpretación de textos), método deductivo (hacer una conclusión en base a una premisa o a una serie de proposiciones que se asumen como verdaderas), estudios cartográficos, y discutir sobre los discursos del paisaje urbano y su supervivencia.
On the existence of Luenberger reduced order observer
Authors: Kiritsis Konstadinos H.
Published: April 2024

In this paper the explicit necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of Luenberger reduced order observer are established. In particular, it is proven that for the given linear time-invariant system of order n, having p linearly independent outputs and m inputs, a Luenberger observer of order (n − p) can be constructed if and only if the given system is detectable. Furthermore, a procedure is given for the construction of the observer. Our approach is based on the properties of real and polynomial matrices.
Evaluation of the technological structure of the work programme of construction companies
Authors: Ginevičius Romualdas
Published: April 2024

The commercial performance of a construction company (CC) largely depends on the planned work programme. The annual CC work programme is a set of objects of a specific purpose and structure (a building system). The programme has the following characteristics: first, the number of objects; second, the construction technologies provided for in the projects (fully prefabricated, monolithic, brick, etc.); third, the variation of work scopes among objects; and fourth, the construction technology. These CC work programme features are interrelated, i.e., aligned with each other, forming the technological structure (TS) of the CC work programme. Once these attributes were formalised, four partial indicators were obtained: the first assesses the variation in construction objects’ sizes; the second — their number; the third — the number of applied technologies; and the fourth — the technologies. The importance of these indicators was assessed to combine them into an indicator of the technological structure of the annual CC work programme. Its quantitative assessment has scientific and practical importance, providing an opportunity to analyse its impact on the results of commercial activities, to improve the organisational management structure of the company, etc.
Physical training in the prevention of sea sickness
Authors: Łokucijewski Bogdan
Published: April 2024

Disorders related to labyrinth irritation (kinetosis) constitute a significant problem in sea travel, especially in sea service. A team of military researchers conducted research on a very large group (over 200 people) regarding the possibility of preventing seasickness through physical training. An original set of exercises was developed and performed by the study group. Then, the sensitivity of the test group and the control group to rocking was checked in laboratory and real conditions (sea cruise). The method has been shown to be over 50% effective in preventing and alleviating the symptoms of seasickness. The use of selected physical exercises may be an effective training against the risk of kinetosis.
FOSTERING COMMITMENT IN SMES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA: FACTORS INFLUENCING AFFECTIVE CONTINUANCE AND NORMATIVE COMMITMENT
Authors: HADZIAHMETOVIC Nereida , POZEGA Sara
Published: April 2024

Rewards play a crucial role within the framework of exchange theory, serving as a vital component. By acknowledging and rewarding employees, organizations convey appreciation, fostering an environment conducive to teamwork, heightened productivity, and the attraction of talented professionals. This study delves into the intricate interplay between employees' perceptions of rewards and their impact on the three fundamental components of organizational commitment. Conducted through a survey of small and medium enterprises in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, this research aims to scrutinize the influence of extrinsic rewards on organizational commitment among employees in this region. The study's core objective is to analyze whether extrinsic rewards play a substantial role in shaping affective, normative, and continuance commitment among employees within Bosnia and Herzegovina's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The empirical evidence derived from this research substantiates the proposed hypothesis, underscoring the pivotal role of extrinsic rewards in nurturing and sustaining affective, normative, and continuance commitment within SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Additionally, this investigation sheds light on the precursors contributing to the development of each commitment component. By advancing our understanding of the intricate dynamics between rewards and commitment, this research makes significant contributions to the realms of human resource management (HRM), as well as the interconnected domains of rewards and commitment. Furthermore, the practical implications of these findings are noteworthy, offering valuable insights for practitioners and serving as a practical guide for small and medium-sized enterprises in cultivating a workforce characterized by sustained commitment.
MODERATING EFFECTS OF UTILITARIAN IDENTITY AND OTHER-REGARDING VALUES ON INSTITUTIONAL PRESSURES AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Authors: MONIR Maruf Mohammad Sirajum , GEBEREMESKEL Alula Nerea , DOAN Khanh Hung
Published: April 2024

This paper intents to test the relationship between institutional pressure (regulatory, cognitive, and normative) and social entrepreneurship orientation in the presence of level of utilitarian identity, level of other-regarding values. The data collection was through a survey-based method from 270 social enterprises were participated. The comprehensive integrated model was designed to test the impact of institutional pressure (regulatory, cognitive, and normative) on social entrepreneurship orientation with moderating role of the level of utilitarian identity, level of other-regarding values. The findings of the study reveal that institutional pressure, level of utilitarian identity, and level of other-regarding values positively and significantly influences social entrepreneurship orientation. Furthermore, the level of utilitarian identity positively and significantly moderates the relationship between institutional pressure and social entrepreneurship orientation while, level of other-regarding values negatively and significantly moderates the relationship. In addition, the implications of the study and future directions are also discussed.
Peran Social Media Marketing Activities dalam Membangun Brand Equity dengan Mediasi Brand Trust, Brand Image, Brand Awareness pada Produk SOMETHINC di Indonesia
Authors: Nurhadi Mochamad , Salsabillah Alif Safira , Suryani Tatik , Fauzi Abu Amar
Published: April 2024

In the digital era, the existence of social media marketing activities is a strong driver for exclusive marketing trends in various industrial sectors, one of which is local product SOMETHINC. The research aims to analyze the role of social media marketing activities in building brand equity and the mediating role of brand awareness, brand image, and brand trust. The data collection method used purposive sampling and obtained data from 258 respondents. Data were analyzed using the Partial Least Square technique with Structure Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results showed that brand trust, brand image, and brand awareness had a significant relationship to brand equity, but social media marketing activities did not significantly shape brand equity. However, the results of the study found that the mediating role of brand trust, brand image, and brand awareness can increase the effectiveness of the role of marketing activities through social media to form brand equity. The research results imply that brand awareness, brand image, and brand trust that consumers have towards SOMETHINC brand are proven to have a positive impact on increasing brand competitiveness in the market. Implementing a targeted and effective marketing strategy will strengthen brand equity in the market.
PENGARUH WORK FAMILY CONFLICT DAN FLEKSIBILITAS KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI (Studi Pada Bagian Pengadaan Barang dan Jasa Sekretariat Daerah Kabupaten Bondowoso)
Authors: Karjono K , Martin Ni Nyoman Putu , Thamrin Mohammad
Published: April 2024

The aim of this research is to determine and analyze the influence of work family conflict and work flexibility on the performance of employees of the Goods and Services Procurement Section of the Bondowoso Regency Regional Secretariat. The number of samples for this study was 126. The analysis technique used was Structural Equation Model (SEM) using WarpPLS 7.0. The results of data analysis show that the variables work family conflict, work motivation and work flexibility partially have a significant effect on the performance of employees in the Goods and Services Procurement Section of the Regional Secretariat of Bondowoso Regency
PERSEPSI KUALITAS DAN CITRA MEREK DALAM MEMEDIASI PENGARUH E-WOM TERHADAP MINAT BELI
Authors: Febriyanti Dewi , Sayyida Sayyida , Alwiyah Alwiyah
Published: April 2024

In recent years, many FNB (food and beverage) innovations have emerged and developed rapidly in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. One of the FNB businesses that is currently developing and going viral in Indonesia is Mixue. The opening of the first Mixue outlet in Sumenep Regency had an impact on the strong desire of the public to try it. The reason is, Mixue is currently being discussed in cyberspace. This research aims to analyze the influence of Electronic Word of Mouth (e-WOM) on Mixue consumers' buying interest in Sumenep Regency with perceived quality and brand image as mediating variables. The purposive sampling method produced data from 100 respondents. The data analysis method uses PLS-SEM (Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling). The Stimulus Organism Response (SOR) model is the basis of the conceptual framework. Findings show that e-WOM influences purchase intention, perceived quality, and brand image. Perceived quality has no effect on purchase intention, while brand image has an effect on purchase intention. The research results show that e-WOM has no effect on perceived product quality, but does influence the brand image of FNB products which are currently viral, which then influences purchase intentions.
Smart Cities in comparison: An analysis of the best Smart Cities
Authors: CARBONI Stefano
Published: April 2024

This research paper aims to identify the best Smart City in the world, by investigating the rankings of Smart Cities, based on its main characteristics and implemented policies. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of what makes a city “Smart” and to highlight the successful strategies employed by the top-ranked Smart Cities. The research employs a qualitative analysis approach, utilizing thematic maps created with the QGIS software. This methodology allows for a detailed examination of various factors contributing to a Smart City’s status, including but not limited to, technological integration, sustainable practices, and citizen participation. The expected results of this study is to report and analyze the best smart cities, according to the Smart City rankings, and also to shed light on the key elements and policies that contribute to their success. These findings could serve as a benchmark for other cities striving to achieve ‘Smart’ status. Furthermore, the thematic maps will visually represent the distribution and implementation of Smart policies, providing a clear and comprehensive overview of the Smart landscape in the top-ranked cities. This research has the potential to contribute to the field of urban development and planning, particularly in the context of Smart Cities. It could guide policymakers and city planners in designing and implementing effective strategies to transform their cities into more sustainable, efficient, and livable spaces.
Quantitative and intelligent methods for economic forecasts (birth rate time series (Ntl))
Authors: ZELA Katerina
Published: April 2024

The models proposed in the field of time series forecasting are numerous. However, accurate forecasting is still one of the main challenging problems faced by decision makers in various fields, especially in financial markets. Anticipatory and intelligent methods play a crucial role in economic forecasting, helping to increase the accuracy and reliability of forecasts. This is the main reason that many researchers have in the focus of their research the development of methods for improving the performance of forecasts. Using only a linear or non-linear method is not enough to recognize and model all features and functions of the data. In addition to quantitative techniques as well as intelligent techniques that have been developed recently as a result of technological developments, a new technique or hybridization of these two techniques behaves as a very efficient approach. For this reason, in the study it is proposed to improve the modeling and forecasting results by combining a linear A RIMA method with an intelligent non-linear method, the artificial neural network -ANN. Several ARIMA-ANN hybrid model architectures are known, but in this thesis a new A RIMA-ANN technique with improving features of the existing hybrid methods is proposed. The time series under study are the birth rate in Albania obtained by INSTAT and the Bank of Albania with monthly frequencies. Time series analysis goes through three phases: defining characteristics, modeling and forecasting. The analysis is performed with ARIMA, ANN and the proposed ARIMA-ANN method. Data mining, sentiment analysis, and natural language processing (NLP) techniques are used to analyze unstructured data sources. The models, either quantitative or intelligent, give satisfactory results, but the hybrid model shows much higher performance in all series. From the measurement indicators of the prediction performance, the hybrid method has resulted with high efficiency. The ARIMA-ANN model produced much better results than the ARIMA and ANN models. These results are a consequence of the combination of the two techniques and from which results a good recognition of the different structures of the data modes. This study contributes to the field of time series forecasts in Albania and intelligent or quantitative modeling by developing a new forecast model, that of hybridization.
Implementation of mathematics model in public health: Albanian case study
Authors: MEMA Besjana , TOSUNI Sabina
Published: April 2024

This article presents a detailed examination of the application of the Susceptible-Infected-Recovered (SIR) mathematical model in analyzing the COVID-19 pandemic in Albania. The study integrates the SIR model with real-world data, including vaccination rates and population statistics, to simulate the dynamics of the pandemic over a specified period. Our focus is on the comparison between the model's predictions and the actual epidemiological data from Albania, considering reported cases, recoveries, and fatalities. The simulation results are visualized through graphical representations, offering insights into the epidemic's progression and the effectiveness of public health interventions. This study also provides a projection for the year 2024, emphasizing the evolving nature of the pandemic and the role of mathematical modeling in public health decision-making. The comparison highlights the strengths and limitations of using the SIR model in real-world scenarios and underscores the importance of adaptive strategies in public health planning. This case study serves as an example of the critical role of mathematical models in understanding and managing public health crises.
MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PORTRAIT OF PATIENTS DISSATISFIED WITH THE LEVEL OF DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGICAL CARE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Shcherbata Galyna , Kovalska Oksana
Published: April 2024

The study aims to form a medical and psychological portrait of patients who are dissatisfied with the level of diagnostic radiological care during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on the study of their opinion on the quality of work of radiological diagnostics services in medical institutions of Lviv city and region.

Material and Methods. The study involved a sociological survey using the questionnaire method of 409 patients who applied for medical radiological diagnostics to medical institutions of Lviv city and region in 2023. According to the results of the survey, 2 focus groups were distinguished: group 1, "Dissatisfied" - 26 patients (6.36%), who expressed a certain level of dissatisfaction with the services received during the COVID-19 pandemic, group 2, "Satisfied" - 383 patients (93, 64%), who were generally satisfied with the services provided in the same period.

Results and Discussion. Based on the obtained data, certain psychological and medical features characteristic of individuals who were dissatisfied with the quality of medical diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic were identified, and their medical and psychological portrait was formed. Specifically, it is an individual who has already had an unsuccessful experience of visiting state health care facilities in the past, applies for a medical examination for work/study, mainly for the diagnosis of respiratory system organs, and is dissatisfied with the long waiting period until the appointed day of the examination and the long live queue for the examination, considers the attitude of the physician or another employee as unkind, is dissatisfied with the work of the diagnostic specialist and the opportunity to freely ask the physician the necessary questions, is dissatisfied with the low quality of medical equipment and cleanliness and comfort in the physician's office or the department.

Conclusions. The obtained data on the characteristic features of individuals who were not satisfied with the medical care provided during the COVID-19 pandemic will be important in improving the work of the radiation diagnostics service.
Functional analysis of the current foreign language e-teacher phenomenon on social networks
Authors: MIKHEEVA YU.A.
Published: April 2024

The paper analyzes the functional features of the image of a current foreign language teacher on social networks which he/she acquires in course of transformation moving into the digital space and taking a status of e-teacher. In the paper such functions of a new teacher as infosocializing, teaching, ethic, cultural and entertaining are defined; the audience’s attitude towards teaching bloggers on the social network is revealed through the learners’ feedback; specific peculiarities of the particular teaching blogs held by the current foreign language e-teachers are studied which affects the learners’ perception of a teacher’s image; methodological aspects of the teaching blogs, content for foreign language learning as well as content presentation are analyzed. The image of the new teacher is viewed in terms of the digital educational environment which is represented by teaching blogs on social network VKontakte (vk.com). The social net is considered through the prism of linguistic and didactic potential for learning a foreign language (English herein), and it is seen as a platform for revealing the most significant features of a new e-teacher phenomenon. The functional performance of the e-teacher image is determined by self-representation options, blog content, didactic concepts as well as the ways of presenting the material for learning. Lexical-oriented conception is found to be more frequently applied alongside with using the immersive approach in foreign language teaching. The role of the content visual presentation by e-teacher is defined as crucial for successful accomplishment of learning targets. Emotional and entertaining elements of content presentation are characterized as the most essential. A humor component of the e-teacher image coupled with emotional presentation of the content positively affect the audience which facilitates more effective learning.
To the question of androcentrism of the grammatical category of gender in Italian language
Authors: POGORETSKAYA О.А.
Published: April 2024

The article analyses the processes of feminisation of some nouns occurring in the Italian language in connection with the struggle against the manifestations of masculine mentality. The asymmetry of feminine and masculine genders in the declension of nouns and adjectives is fixed in the Italian language at the grammatical level. However, in recent decades, due to the growth of feminist sentiments in the world and the increasing attention to social gender, this grammatical norm has caused more and more disputes in Italian society, the use of the masculine gender is undergoing a kind of gender censorship. The established gender hierarchy of language has been perceived by some politicians and cultural figures as incorrect, disadvantaging the representation of women in discourse, especially when it comes to the so-called "nomi di ruolo" - nouns denoting staff positions (mayor, councillor, chairman, prime minister, judge). Gender markers, which are natural for the language, receive additional connotative meaning, their semantic significance expands: along with the grammatical category, they begin to express the speaker's social position, his views on the political agenda in relation to feminist sentiments. The paper will examine gender in Italian as a grammatical category, then highlight the main grammatical tools that Italian linguists propose to use in order to equalise the asymmetry of femininity and masculinity in modern Italian. Different perspectives of native Italian speakers on such grammatical changes in the category of gender will be presented and possible options for levelling the asymmetry towards androcentrism will be analysed.
Genre differentiation of small-format texts in modern English
Authors: CHERKUNOVA M.V. , PONOMARENKO E.V.
Published: April 2024

A number of objective conditions that have formed in the modern society are reflected in language as the tendency to reduce the volume of communicative units – texts – that are used in the process of communication. Currently, short textual formations are characteristic of all types of discourse, including those of interpersonal and institutional communication in the media, scientific, official and business environments, as well as in the context of creative writing. The relevance of studying small texts is explained by the need to identify specific ways by which the pragmatic potential of a limited number of linguistic means is most efficiently realized within a small construct, allowing the text to successfully fulfill its complex communicative goal in the process of verbal interaction. Specifics of discursive interaction of linguistic instruments within the framework of the textual structure are closely related to the genre parameters of a particular text variety, however at the moment researchers have not yet adopted a unified approach to systematizing genre variations of small texts. The purpose of this article is to work out a set of classification parameters for systemic arrangement of various small-format texts, which will potentially bring them to a single standard of description. As a result, a number of classification criteria for genre systematization are proposed including ontological, functional stylistic, quantitative, semiotic, formalization and environmental ones. Within the framework of each criterion, variants of genre implementations are singled out with the latter being supported with linguistic illustrations in the form of contemporary English small-format texts.
Poesía Metalíngüistica
Authors: Leal Eutiquio
Published: April 2024

Resumen
"Es mejor que te vayas"
Authors: Ramos Óscar Gerardo
Published: April 2024

Resumen
الحروب الهجينة وأثرها في مستقبل الصراع العالمي
Authors: أ.م.د صدام مرير حمد الجميلي
Published: April 2024

الحرب ظاهرة قديمة وحديثة ومتطورة على مدى تطور الانسان، إذ كان تأثيرها لا يتعدى محيط الانسان نفسه، إلا انه مع اكتشاف الصناعات طور الانسان نوعية الاسلحة واتسع مدى تأثيرها، فاستحدث معها اداة للحرب والدفاع عن نفسه او الهجوم على اعدائه، وتطورت مفاهيم الحرب وتغيرت جذرياً في السنوات الأخيرة، مما دفع دول العالم إلى إعادة بناء تصوراتهم المستقبلية لأمنهم القومي، وكل هذه التغيرات كان سببها التقدم تكنولوجي والتقني والعلمي الذي بدا واضحاً على الساحة العالمية، وعلى إثر هذا التقدم والتطور المتسارع ظهرت أنواع جديدة من الحروب (كالحروب الهجينة والحرب السيبرانية وحرب الفيروسات (البيولوجية) وحرب المعلومات وحرب المياه وحروب الفوضى الداخلية وغيرها من الحروب المتعددة)، إذ تغيرت معها أساليب الحرب وأدواته وشدتها ومدى تأثيرها وهو ما دفع الدول إلى بذل جهود كبيرة من اجل تطوير قدراتهم ووسائل دفاعهم والبحث المستمر عن تطوير ادوات الهجوم، وكذلك حماية بلدانهم من اي تهديد يواجهها خاصة ان النظام الدولي لم يعد حكراً على الدول فقط، بل يوجد هناك فاعلين دوليين وغير دوليين ومن بينهم اشخاص يهددون امن وسلامة دول كبرى، حيث واجه العالم منذ مدة وجيزة حرب شرسة وخطر حقيقي هدد الامن العالمي واوقف الكرة الارضية عن العمل لأشهر عدة، كان من سببها تفشي خطر بيولوجي مع ظهور (كوفيد-19) في مدينة وهان الصينية الذي تم تصنيفه جائحة عالمية، على الرغم عدم وجود أدلة على ذلك، ولكن وجود المختبرات للفيروسات القاتلة بشكل حقيقي، تثبت وجود أو حدوث حروب بيولوجية بين الدول، لذى يجب تحديد انواع هذه الحروب وتصنيفها بالشكل المناسب ومحاولة حماية المجتمعات البشرية من هكذا حروب والحفاظ على الأمن والسلام العالمي.
DESIGN OF 8-STORY REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURE OF WANGGUH APARTMENT PONTIANAK BUILDING WITH COMPARISON OF BEAM REVIEW
Authors: Lunardi Felix , Aryanto Aryanto , Yusuf Muhammad
Published: April 2024

The article highlights the pivotal role of housing in Pontianak's economic growth, driven by its status as a regional hub attracting residents for employment, education, and services, leading to a significant demand for housing, including apartments. The study specifically focuses on the detailed design of the Wangguh Apartment Building, emphasizing safety and efficiency in response to urban development needs. The project exemplifies modern urban development efforts by aiming to create sustainable living environments.Additionally, the research compares beam designs in multi-story buildings to optimize structural integrity, stability, and load-bearing capacity while adhering to Indonesian National Standards (SNI). The study emphasizes the importance of seismic considerations given Pontianak's classification as a new earthquake zone, with detailed planning ensuring durability and safety against seismic forces. The process involves site classification, seismic design category determination, and structural system selection, with thorough structural modeling and analysis to meet stringent standards and ensure resilience. The study contributes valuable insights into reinforced concrete design and construction through meticulous calculations and adherence to standards, aiming to enhance future residential projects' effectiveness and sustainability in Pontianak City.
Women’s Empowerment and its Impact on Family
Authors: Thangaraj Dr.Selvi
Published: April 2024

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Indian new treat -The declining Child sex ratio
Authors: Kundapur Dr.Rashmi
Published: April 2024

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Larval survey of Aedes aegyptifor predicting Dengue transmission
Authors: HS Ravish , S Iswarya , MP Ramya , Kumar DP Pradeep , Kumari Nitu , PH Prajwal
Published: April 2024

Background Vector surveillance is recommended by WHO as a routine practice in dengue-endemic countries to provide a quantifiable measure of fluctuations in magnitude and geographical distribution ultimately with the purpose of predicting outbreaks and evaluating control. One of the most commonly used surveillance method is the larval surveys. The present study was conducted to determine the larval indices of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in an urban poor locality for predicting the risk of disease transmission.Methodology A door to door survey was conducted among all the 1206 houses in the study area after obtaining informed consent to find out the presence of larvae of Aedes mosquitoes in different water containers lying in domestic or peri-domestic situations and all the three larval indices of Aedes aegypti were calculated. Subsequently all the households were given health education regarding source reduction disease prevention and the importance of various vector control measures by using the power point presentation.Results The present study showed the house hold index HI container index CI and Breteau index BI of 6.14 3.54 amp 7.37 respectively. All larval indices of Aedes aegypti were above the threshold levels of HI gt 1 CI gt 1 amp BI gt 5 for predicting the risk of dengue transmission in the area. Conclusion The larval indices are high in the study area and predict the chance of dengue transmission. Therefore immediate and integrated vector control measures have to be taken to prevent the outbreak of the disease.
Evaluation of Treatment Outcome of DOTS in Patients Attending Urban Health Centre in Southern India: A 15 Years Retrospective Study
Authors: Mohandas Aparna , H Chandana , Kumar D Sunil , Murthy MR Narayana
Published: April 2024

Background Tuberculosis is among the leading cause of death in the world and the majority of the cases are concentrated in low and middle-income countries. Directly observed treatment short course is an internationally acclaimed strategy that was adopted in India in the mid-90s under the revised national tuberculosis control program.Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the treatment outcome of DOTS in patients attending the Urban Heath Centre area of a medical college.Methodology This was a cross-sectional study to evaluate the treatment outcome of 143 Tuberculosis patients who were registered and treated in the urban health center area of JSS Medical College Mysuru from 2003 to 2018. Details regarding age gender weight site of Tuberculosis and the outcome was obtained from the treatment cards of the patients. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using SPSS Version 23licensed to JSS AHER. Descriptive statistics like percentages mean and standard deviation and inferential statistical tests like paired t-test was used.Results Among the 143 patients 67 were males and 33 were females. 77 and 23 had pulmonary and extrapulmonary Tuberculosis respectively. At the end of the treatment period 47 were cured 36 completed the treatment 2 were treatment failures 7 defaulted 5 died and 3 migrated to other places and their data was not available. There was a significant improvement in weight among successfully treated patients.Conclusion The treatment success rate was 83 and positive treatment outcome was associated with significant improvement in weight.
Compliance to Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act(COTPA 2003) in public places of Bangalore urban district- Across-sectional study
Authors: T S Ranganth , S G Kishore , Thangaraj Selvi , Jadhav Jyothi
Published: April 2024

Background Despite having a comprehensive law known as Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act COTPA 2003 which prohibits smoking in public places and requires display of No smoking signages with proper specifications at conspicuous points India still struggles with the slow and modern epidemic of tobacco. Successful implementation of this act has been an uphill task. A compliance survey is an effective method of assessing the progress made in implementation so that policy makers have the necessary information needed.Objectives This study aims to assess the compliance of sections 4 5 of COTPA in Bengaluru Urban district.Methodology A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in February 2018 at 1015 sites including educational institutes bus or taxi stand mall market cinema theatre parks eateries such as restaurantbarsdhaba tea stalls offices health care facilities accommodation facilities Point of SalesPoS in Bengaluru Urban district. The sites were divided into four zones and survey was conducted by trained investigators using an app-based pre tested semi structured questionnaire using smart phones running on Android OS to assess for the compliance to sections 4 5 of the COTPA Act. Results Compliance to Section 4 of COTPA was 61 among the 435 public places visited. Only 30 of the places had signages displayed.580 sites of tobacco Shops or Point of Sale were visited for assessing the compliance to section 5 of COTPA and the overall compliance to section 5 of the Act was 95.Conclusion Our present study shows that the COTPA Act has not been well implemented and a coordinated effort is needed from all the stakeholders for the successful implementation of the same.
Body image perception and Eating attitude amongUndergraduate students of Government Medical college inBengaluru : A Cross-Sectional study
Authors: J P Mythri , Thangaraj Selvi , T S Ranganath , . Vishwanatha
Published: April 2024

Background Body image is a multifaceted concept which delineate the way we feelperceive and think about ourselves with regards to our body. Psychiatric diseases are complex and taboo always exists eating disorders are no exception which can sometime lead to nutritional complications and potentially life threatening medical disorders. Dissatisfaction about own body image is one of the major causes for low self-esteem depression social withdrawal and eating disorders.Objectives To determine the prevalence of Body image perception and Eating disorders among medical students.Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among 115 undergraduate medical students using a validated semi-structured self-administered questionnaire which consist of demographic information perceived body image and Eating Attitudes testEAT-26.Results The mean age of students was 21.09plusmn0.823 years males constituted 45.252115 and females 54.8 63115. Abnormal body image perception was seen in 49.5 and majority of them were female. 34.8 of the students had abnormal eating disorder. Females had disordered as compared to males.Conclusion Though eating attitude is influenced psychological behavioural cultural and socio-environmental factors its association with body image perceptionmay constitute a risk factor for the development of eating disorders. Hence preventive efforts at individual family and community level should be implemented.
A Narrative Review of National Programmes for theElderly in India: The Geriatric Care Policy needs tomainstream Aging in Development
Authors: Prabhaker Ugargol Allen
Published: April 2024

Background In response to the demographic transition sweeping across India which has led to an increasing proportion of older adults in India the National Policy for Older Persons NPOP was instituted in 1999 to promote the health and welfare of senior citizens. In 2011 Indiarsquos National Policy for Senior Citizens was announced and intended to further address several contributing factors. This accounted for the changing demographics of India the changing economy social milieu advancement in medical research science and technology and high levels of destitution prevalent among the elderly rural poor. It intended to cater to the needs of this high proportion of elderly women than men who experienced loneliness and were dependent on children while arguing that it represented to create an age integrated society. This once again reinforced the notion that by increasing the capacity of the family to take care of their older family members through increasing family bonds and intergenerational understanding and support. However it is evident that the actual implementation of this policy particularly in the rural areas has been relatively insignificant and the reality is compounded by the general breakdown of the joint family system and the migration of the younger generation to the towns and cities. Many elderly parents in Indiarsquos villages are left to fend for themselves as waves of migration leaves them alone and unsupported for their basic needs and medical requirements. Though the NPHCE was launched in 2010 and envisaged a tiered system of care provision for the elderly its vertical nature has meant its integration into the community has been marginal. This situational review article primarily focuses on the various facets of elder care policies in India. Since there are challenges to the living conditions of the elderly in India faced by the brunt of modernization urbanization and migration. As a nation gradually being impacted by the aging phenomenon we must adopt practices from other nations who have experienced aging and have taken policy measures to that effect. The focus needs to be on delivering effective social assistance schemes tailored contributory schemes and amend eligibility age and criteria to be of benefit to the rural and urban poor. An appropriate time has come to assess the implementation of our policies for senior citizens and review geriatric healthcare provisions vis a vis demographic trends mainstream aging in development and institutionalize a comprehensive geriatric care policy that is in tune with an aging India.
Battle against COVID-19: Trials and errors
Authors: Ranganath T S Dr.
Published: April 2024

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Physical Distancing in COVID-19
Authors: Suhita R Das Dr.
Published: April 2024

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Conventional alveoloplasty versus piezoelectricalveoloplasty- A comparative clinical prospective study
Authors: Chalathadka Mahabaleshwara , Lakshmi G Vijaya , P B Rachana , Kulkarni Sneha , Hasan Ali , Samantha Neha
Published: April 2024

Background Alveolar bone irregularities may be found after tooth extraction or post extraction after the site has completely healed. A rongeur bone file handpiece with bur or a mallet and osteotome are the conventionally used instruments for alveoloplasty based on the degree of bone irregularity. However if not used accurately they may cause harm. Piezoelectric bone surgery is an advanced tool based on ultrasonic microvibrations which is diligent at cutting the bone and cause minimal or no soft tissue injury. Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of piezoelectric device in performing alveoloplasty versus conventional methods.Methodology A clinical prospective study was carried out in 18 patients 10 female and 8 male the mean age was 53 years. 2 patients required alveoloplasty in all 4 quadrants a total of 40 alveoloplasties were performed in 18 patients 20using conventional methods Group A and other 20 using piezoelectric device Group B. Intra-operative time ease of operation pain healing of the tissues and post-operative complications were assessed and compared statistically. The data obtained was analysed statistically using chi square test and unpaired t test. Results The mean intra-operative time in group B was significantly less than group A. The ease of operation was significantly higher in group B plt0.05. Healing was better in group B compared to group A clinically but statistically insignificant. Visual analog scale was used to assess pain and was significant plt0.05 on all three post-operative visits 3rd 7th and 1-month post-op. Conclusion Piezoelectric device showed better results when used for performing alveoloplasty compared to the conventional methods in terms of reducing the intra-op time increasing the ease of operation significantly less pain and good healing of tissues.
Hematological Parameters in Dengue fever cases in a tertiarycare center-A Retrospective Study.
Authors: Shreshtha Lalita , Masamatti Smita , Bhusari Harveen , C Vijaya
Published: April 2024

Background Dengue is an acute infectious viral disease which is caused by infection with 1 of the 4 serotypes of dengue virus DENV1 2 3 4. Dengue fever is an epidemic illness in tropical country like India and many have thrombocytopenia and leucopenia. Common symptoms include high fever intense headache retro-orbital pain anorexia joint painand characteristic skin rash. Hence this study was undertaken to document the hematological change in dengue fever.Objectives To analyze the hematological parameters of dengue fever cases admitted to Sapthagirimedical college and Hospital Bengaluru India.Methodology A retrospective study was conducted in the department of pathology carried out on 201 patients aged more than 18 years admitted to Sapthagiri hospital between the periods of January 2019 to July 2019. Anticoagulated EDTA blood of 2 ml was collected and complete blood count was done by using 5 part differential cell counter sysmex XN 550 . The various parameters included in the studies are Hemoglobin Platelets count Hematocrit and Leukocyte count.Results From the 201 patients studied the most common hematogical abnormally was leucopenian38.8 followed by thrombocytopenia n21.89 in present study. Among 201 cases 126 n62.68 cases were males and 75 n37.31 were females. Maximum number of dengue fever cases was noted in the month of July 145 n72.14 followed by June 45 n22.38.Conclusion Hematological parameters are very helpful for disease monitoring and can be helpful in prediction of prognosis. These parameters if rightly performed and assessed can be of great importance for better patient care in complicated cases.
A cross sectional study to assess the utilization of Mother andChild Protection Card in High-Risk Pregnancy screening
Authors: M Sumana , S Saraswathi , . Shobha , H C Vani , T S Ranganath
Published: April 2024

Background The Mother and Child Protection MCPThayi card a service tool was introduced on 1st April 2010. The MCP card helps in timely identification referral and management of complications during pregnancy child birth and post natal period.Objectives To assess the usefulness of Thayi card in early diagnosis and treatmentreferral of High Risk Pregnancies and to assess the completeness of Thayi card entries.Methodology A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted at Tertiary care hospital in Bengaluru on postnatal mothers admitted at PNC and High Risk Pregnancy HRP wards during the months of May to July 2019. Simple random sampling technique was used. In pilot study it was found that 70 of HRP mothers and 90 non-HRP mothers had undergone screening for all three high risk conditions. The sample size calculated was 130 6565. A structured checklist was used to assess whether screening was done for the high-risk conditions.Results 60.8 73 of the mothers were referred to this center for delivery. 90.7 of non-HRP and 89.2 of HRP cases had at least 4 antenatal care visits. Among non-HRP oral glucose tolerance test was done in only 64 and recording of BP at all 4 visits was done in 90.7. Among HRP 17.2 of Gestational diabetes 38.9 of pregnancy induced hypertension and 30 of severe anemia cases were diagnosed at the time of delivery. Majority 97 of the Thayi card entries showed completeness in Family information category and present pregnancy details.Conclusion MCP card is not being utilized to its complete and intended purpose of early detection of high risk pregnancy