bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Em torno da chamada etimologia popular: focalizando as vicissitudes da fala
Authors: Figueira Rosa Attié
Published: December 2024

Este trabalho busca revisitar a chamada “etimologia popular”, ao focalizar com destaque particularidades da fala na infância, aproximáveis ao que no uso linguístico adulto é chamado etimologia do povo. Abordar tal fenômeno, através das publicações de Béguelin (1993, 1995, 2002), abre uma perspectiva de análise deste feito a partir da reflexão saussuriana, trazendo à ilustração o que poderia ser denominado vicissitudes da fala – designação encontrada em artigo de De Lemos (2002), atribuída a achados da relação da criança com a língua e com o outro. Levar tal designação para os acontecimentos lexicais da fala da criança permite dar conta de ocorrências que, movidas por relações associativas, são distintas das inovações analógicas. A pesquisa explora material recolhido entre 2 e 5 anos de idade, na trajetória de crianças com o português-língua materna. Na mesma faixa de idade, incorpora achados do processo de aquisição do francês-língua materna, acrescentando extratos de Aimard (1975) e Bonnet e Tamine-Gardes (1984). Assim diversificada,  a amostragem, ao abranger o fenômeno na fala dos adultos, ao lado de registros semelhantes na infância, será analisada a partir do que designamos como "fator homofônico". Atuando no continuum sonoro, este promove uma remotivação semântica (Béguelin 2002) no corpo de uma palavra, mise-en-rapport via similitude fônica com outra palavra, que se lhe é associada. Uma vicissitude da fala, que permite descortinar uma face do funcionamento simbólico, que importa caracterizar na sua diversidade e complexidade, à luz das ideias deixadas por Saussure. Estender a pesquisa a trocadilhos, mots d'esprit e adivinhas – cenário empírico que se oferece a investigação dentro do mesmo quadro teórico – é meta futura do trabalho (Figueira 2022, 2023a)
Recensión: Jacob Buganza-Rafael Cúnsulo, Breve esquema de antropología filosófica
Authors: Beuchot Mauricio
Published: December 2024

Jacob Buganza-Rafael Cúnsulo, Breve esquema de antropología filosófica, Buenos Aires, Ágape, 2012, 176 pp.
Buenas prácticas ganaderas para promover el bienestar animal en ganado mestizo Carora a pastoreo en el piedemonte andino venezolano
Authors: Cegarra-Quintero Darisbel del Valle , Perdomo-Carrillo Daniel Antonio , García-Linares María Aidée , Perea-Brugal Miguel F. , Piña-Monsalve José Arnoldo , Barreto-Bastidas Alejandro José , Perea Ganchou Fernando Pedro
Published: December 2024

Se llevó a cabo una investigación con el objetivo de implementar buenas prácticas ganaderas (BPG) para promover el bienestar animal en fincas de ganado mestizo Carora en una comunidad pecuaria del estado Trujillo, Venezuela. Se aplicó el Diagnóstico Sistémico de Unidades de Producción Agropecuaria y la Encuesta Ganadera para el Diagnostico Técnico para recopilación de datos. Se abordaron las directrices de buenas prácticas en pastizales y en alimentación animal (carga animal, disponibilidad de materia seca, tiempo de permanencia en potreros, sistemas silvopastoriles, recuperación de potreros), en sanidad animal (diagnóstico zoosanitario, control de ectoparásitos, planes sanitarios) y en manipulación de la leche (buenas prácticas durante el ordeño, higiene del personal, almacenamiento de la leche). El bienestar animal (BA) fue calificado mediante cuatro principios y doce criterios que determinaron la siguiente valoración: excelente: >80%; bueno: 60-80%, aceptable: 20-60%; inaceptable: <20%. Los datos se analizaron con procedimientos estadísticos descriptivos. Luego de implementar BPG durante dos años se observó un incremento del 14% en la producción lechera/día/vaca y se determinó un BA del 80,3%. Algunos criterios de evaluación como expresión de la conducta propia de la especie, relación animal-hombre y estado emocional de los animales fueron las interacciones que evidenciaron mejor trato, mayor atención y vigilancia por parte de los productores. Se concluyó que la aplicación de BPG resultó en el aumento de la producción lechera y en la mejora del estatus nutricional de los rebaños, todo lo cual condujo al aumento del BA de los rebaños estudiados.
Challenges in medical record documentation: Insights from nurses and physicians
Authors: Almuqati Lahiq Falhan S , Alyamani Abdullah Mohammed Abdullah , Alsulami Ahmad Nafal Mohmmed , Raea Salem Mohammad , Albather Mohammed Hassan , Alsanad Ibrahim Saud , Aljohani Mohammed Abdulrahman , Alhejaili Mazen Ayidh Muawwadh , Alarfi Mobarak Dakhelallah Meateq , Albalawi Mohammed Faraj , Alhawiti Mohammed Eid
Published: December 2024

Background: Documentation in the patient’s clinical record is central to safe and quality patient care. Nevertheless, working in the framework of this or that health care, the professionals have several obstacles that affect Its effectiveness and reliability; these are insufficient documentation, strict deadlines, and the use of modern technologies. Aim: The focus of this proposed study is to establish practical identification of typical documentation problems faced and seek means of addressing them with enhanced precision in health care organizations. Methods: Mail survey on documented professionals and a sample of recent research in the field was used to ascertain documentation concerns and possible solutions such as new technology and training programs. Results: Specific factors that were proposed include time constraints, inadequate documentation, variation in terminology, and data integration problems with electronic health records (EHR). The measures like improved standard, better technologies, and professional training has been considered as ideal solution for these challenges. Conclusion: Challenges to documentation can be overcome by improving the standards for documentation and training and integrating new technologies in to address medical record issues to also improve both workflow and patient care.
Impact of Precipitation Variability on Ground Water Resources: A Comparative Assessment of Indian States
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Institute of Public Enterprises, OU Campus, Hyderabad, Dubey Anupama , Bagade Basvaraj , Kumar Sanjit , Devi Kushala
Published: December 2024

In recent years, many countries are witnessing climate change in the form of precipitation variability. Increasing demand of water because of growing consumption of water in various sectors in India is mounting enormous pressure on water resource management. Not only this, changes in cropping pattern and land-use pattern, over-exploitation of water storage and changes in irrigation and drainage are modifying the hydrological cycle in many climate regions and river basins of India. Therefore, this study aims to assess the precipitation variability and impact of climate change on ground water resources in selected sample regions in India. Source augmentation of restoration of water bodies and ground water has been taken as two components to assess the status of water resources. Linear regression model has been used in this study to calculate the actual correlation between annual mean rainfall and groundwater depth in the study area. Groundwater depth in this study has been taken as a dependent variable whereas impact of rainfall as an independent variable is examined in this study.

Keywords: Temperature; Precipitation; Source Augmentation; Impact Assessment; Climate Change
Spatial Distribution of Public Healthcare Centers: A Case Study of Bidar District
Authors:   Guest Faculty, Department of Studies in Geography, University of Mysore, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India, Minutha V , Jayashree P
Published: December 2024

Human health plays an important role in the development of the region or the country. Health care system of any country or region has an important role to play for the sustainable health management. In this paper an attempt has been made to study the spatial distribution of public healthcare centers and their services in Bidar District. As a result, the present paper aimed to identity the served and unserved area by the health centers based on their functions. At present, totally there are 70 public health centers in the study area and each health centers has different types of structure and functions and served area of various sizes. So, there is a need to study the public health center, their function and served and unserved areas of each health centers to reduce the gaps and take into the consideration of unserved areas by proposing new healthcare centers in the study area. The Secondary data related to health care centres are collected from various offices like District Health Office and Taluk Health Office. The base map of study area has been geo-referenced and digitized using ARC GIS software. The Global positioning system (GPS) was adopted to take the coordinate of all the existing Public health centers in the study area. Data is analyzed through simple quantitative techniques like ratios, percentage and simple Euclidean buffers are mapped and analyzed to define the service area. The results show that the availability of healthcare centers are unequally distributed among the study area.

Keywords

Spatial, Health centers, Euclidean Buffer, GIS, GPS
A Comparative Analysis of Synthetic Farming and Organic Farming in India with Reference to Right to Food
Authors:   Assistant Professor, University Law College and Department of Studies in Law, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Nanditha K M , Vishwanath Jyothi
Published: December 2024

In India, Right to food is an implied fundamental right protected by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The obligation of the State to ensure the people's right to food must be interpreted and understood in terms of availability, accessibility, adequacy, and sustainability. That is, right to food does not mean mere fulfillment of food rather includes nutritious and healthy food. However, the Green Revolution of the 1960s, which adopted synthetic farming made our country self-sufficient and brought in a radical period of speedy food grains in particular. Synthetic fertilizers also contributed as a trigger for revolution. Despite the fact that this farming technique may have saved the day, but it is hardly a sustainable one. It created issues with soil, plant, and overall environment; led to a poor diet and had an adverse impact on public health. Therefore, in this view, this research carries out a comparative analysis of the Synthetic and Organic farming systems in order to bring out the suitable farming system to put into practice in India, with the primary objective of assuring nutritious and healthy food for everyone. As of March 2020, according to the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, barely 2% of the country's net sown area is under organic cultivation. That is, why India is striving to phase out Synthetic farming. As a result, the research paper emphasizes various challenges in adopting Organic farming and delineates Governmental Schemes that support the farmers in India in adopting organic farming in order to ensure the fundamental right to food.

Keywords: Right to food, Nutritious, Sustainability, Synthetic Farming, Organic Farming, Governmental Schemes
Exploring Land Use Trends in Mysuru District: An Analysis of Spatial Dynamics
Authors:   Guest Faculty, Dept. of Geography, Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi Campus, Bengaluru, Kumar R Shiva
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the dynamics of land use and land cover in Mysuru District from 2018 to 2022 utilizing geographic information system (GIS) tools and remote sensing techniques. We used Sentinel-2 land cover data from the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) to examine changes in shrubland, built-up areas, agricultural land, water bodies, and vegetation. Land cover patterns were analyzed and their temporal and spatial trends determined using image classification, change detection analysis, and theme mapping. The study emphasizes how crucial it is to comprehend land use dynamics in order to make wise decisions and implement sustainable land management techniques in the area.

Keywords

Mysuru District, Land Use, Land Cover, Sentinel­2, Remote Sensing, GIS, Sustainability, Environmental Monitoring
Variáveis sociodemográficas, conhecimento jurídico e suas associações com os diferentes tipos de violência contra a mulher: um estudo transversal em Montes Claros, Minas Gerais
Authors: Fonseca José Ronivon , Moura Rafael Soares Duarte de , Ribeiro Mara Daisy Alves , Ferreira Lorena de Souza , Souza Kelly Greicy Silva e , Lopes João Paulo Dias , Lima Thaisa Silva , Brito Samuel Gomes , Martins Andréa Maria Eleutério de Barros Lima
Published: December 2024

Este estudo avaliou a influência das variáveis sociodemográficas, do conhecimento jurídico e do conhecimento sobre diferentes tipos de violência contra a mulher em mulheres notificadas no sistema de vigilância epidemiológica de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, com suspeita ou diagnóstico de COVID-19 de maio a 31 de dezembro de 2020. Este estudo é relevante considerando objetivos de documentos e comissões internacionais, como a Plataforma Beijing e a WHO VAW, que destacam a importância de considerar fatores sociodemográficos além da legislação para a eficácia das medidas contra a violência. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, quantitativo e descritivo, com aplicação do questionário WHO VAW, análise estatística dos resultados no JASP (versão 0.18.3) e regressão logística binária em três blocos. O primeiro bloco verificou o potencial das variáveis sociodemográficas para predizer a autopercepção dos níveis de violência. O segundo bloco avaliou o conhecimento jurídico e a autopercepção dos níveis de violência psicológica, física e sexual. O terceiro bloco verificou o conhecimento sobre recursos de assistência jurídica para mulheres vítimas de violência no Brasil. Os resultados da regressão logística binária discutem a relação entre as variáveis e propõem intervenções e estudos futuros para combater e prevenir a violência contra a mulher em contextos de saúde emergenciais, como a pandemia de COVID-19.
Atividade teórica e prática para alunos de engenharia civil visando a fixação de conceitos básicos de dimensionamento de vigas de concreto armado submetidas à flexão e à força cortante
Authors: Dalfré Gláucia Maria , Oliveira José Roberto de
Published: December 2024

Este artigo discute a importância das atividades práticas na consolidação dos conteúdos ministrados nas disciplinas “Estruturas de Concreto 1 e Construção de Estruturas de Concreto 1” para alunos de Engenharia Civil. Estudos indicam que atividades como ensaios para caracterização de propriedades dos materiais e a prática em laboratório e campo desenvolvem habilidades para a futura atuação profissional, ao mesmo tempo em que aprimora a compreensão das normas para o dimensionamento de elementos estruturais. Nesse sentido, os alunos foram responsáveis por preparar armaduras e vigas de concreto armado, das quais, conhecendo-se os materiais, as armaduras e a geometria, fizeram o levantamento de capacidade resistente e ruína segundo a apresentado na norma NBR 6118 (ABNT. 2023). Posteriormente, as vigas foram ensaiadas e os resultados confrontados com os valores obtidos nos modelos de dimensionamento. Embora valores significativamente diferentes de capacidade resistente tenham sido obtidos, a experiência indicou que a montagem da armadura e a concretagem das vigas esclareceu dúvidas relativas à confecção real dos elementos de concreto armado em obra, melhorou o entendimento sobre os materiais utilizados, permitiu aprender mais efetivamente que aulas expositivas e contribuiu com a formação técnica, embora a metodologia de ensino-aprendizagem tenha exigido maior esforço individual. Assim, verifica-se que a integração entre prática e teoria, com base em normas técnicas, proporciona uma aprendizagem mais eficaz, permitindo que os estudantes apliquem conceitos fundamentais de forma contextualizada.
Symbol of Carving of the Ger
Authors: Munkhdalai Molomjamts
Published: December 2024

The profession of "kheech" (carver) or "kheechin" was created and developed by the people themselves. Woodworkers, especially those working on the ger, use various handmade tools, including base supports, wedges, pegs, and tools for shaping wood, some of which may have interlocking parts. Carving tools include chisels, hand chisels, hammer chisels, repair chisels, and square chisels, in small, medium, and large sizes. The combined art of carving and decorating wood, born from the people’s living environment, evolved into a unique form with distinct colors and regional characteristics. The decoration of the interior wooden parts of the ger began when it became common to use color and paint. This change occurred when people stopped using the sun's position to measure time and started marking the ends of the wooden beams with paint for distinction. The carved patterns on these beams became important markers, with painting used to differentiate and decorate the wooden elements.
Potential Disaster Inspection and Analysis Around Reservoirs Based on InSAR Technology
Authors: Liu Guangchun
Published: December 2024

Before the occurrence of geological disasters around reservoirs, small deformations occur on the surface or mountains, which are usually difficult to detect. At the same time, geological disasters occur in rainy weather, and traditional monitoring methods and optical satellite monitoring methods are greatly limited. On site monitoring also poses significant safety risks. Therefore, this article uses SAR satellite images and SBAS InSAR method to identify deformation zones in a reservoir and surrounding mountains in Sichuan Province, China, using 58 scenes of Sentinel-1 satellite images from January 2019 to June 2021. The research results indicate that there are 12 areas with significant deformation around the reservoir, with an average deformation rate between -170mm/a and -79mm/a. The cumulative deformation values of P9 and P10 areas exceed 300mm. Combined with geological conditions analysis, these two areas have a certain potential landslide risk and need further monitoring.
Analysis of the Transmission Characteristics of Electric Vehicles with Active Suspension under Different Postures
Authors: Wang Bin , Wu Zhen , Zhao Zhiqiang
Published: December 2024

The development of automobile technology has made ride comfort and handling the core of design. The limitation of traditional passive suspension systems is that they cannot be adjusted to adapt to changing driving conditions. The application of air spring suspension technology provides a solution by adjusting the air pressure to change the suspension stiffness and height. The system can maintain a constant bias frequency under different loads, enhance smoothness and stability, automatically adjust to different road conditions, reduce vibration, and improve comfort. This study uses a swept frequency excitation test to measure the acceleration response at different positions of the vehicle and analyze the transfer characteristics. The results show that the air spring suspension can significantly reduce the body acceleration and tire dynamic deformation under various working conditions, confirming its advantages in improving ride comfort and handling stability. These findings provide experimental support for the design of air spring suspension and promote its widespread application in modern automobiles.
Are Microplastics Always Toxic? --Certain Concentrations of Polystyrene Are Promoters of Marine Algae Growth and Heavy Metal Bioremediation
Authors: Wei Yuancheng
Published: December 2024

The influence of microplastics on the bioremediation capabilities of algae in aquatic environments is an area of growing concern, particularly when these tiny plastic particles interact with heavy metals like cadmium (Cd). Such interactions could alter the algae's natural ability to detoxify and purify water, posing significant challenges to maintaining the health and stability of aquatic ecosystems. This study investigated the effects of different types (including Polystyrene (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)) and concentrations (1-100 mg/L) of microplastics on the ability of algae to absorb Cd, focusing on whether the simultaneous presence of microplastics and heavy metals can affect both algal growth and heavy metal bio-uptake. The study results indicated that Cd or different types of microplastics individually inhibit algal growth. However, when algae are co-exposed to Cd and microplastics, a PS concentration of 1 mg/L combined with Cd significantly promotes algal growth, demonstrating an antagonistic effect, whereas the other two types of microplastics exhibit a synergistic effect with Cd. Additionally, regardless of exposure duration, when PS is present at 1 mg/L, it enhances the bio-uptake of Cd in algae compared to treatments with Cd alone. Among the various types and concentrations of microplastics studied, the combination of 1 mg/L PS and Cd was found to not only promote algal growth in aquatic environments but also enhance heavy metal bio-uptake, thereby mitigating heavy metal pollution. Consequently, the presence of microplastics at certain concentrations (such as 1 mg/L PS) may not necessarily be considered "pollutants" in aquatic environments. These findings provide a new perspective for re-evaluating the role of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems and suggest a strategy for leveraging microplastics to enhance algal bioremediation of heavy metals.
Baicalin Targeting ALOX15 Inhibits Ferroptosis of Lung Epithelial Cells and Alleviates Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Chen Kezhen
Published: December 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disorder characterized by chronic inflammation and irreversible airflow limitation. Ferroptosis has been implicated in the pathogenesis of COPD. In this study, we investigated the potential of baicalin, a natural compound with anti-inflammatory properties, to target ALOX15 and inhibit ferroptosis in lung epithelial cells, thereby alleviating COPD. Overexpression ALOX15 of BEAS-2B cells was induced by RSL-3, an activator of ferroptosis, to mimic the inflammatory environment in COPD. The effects of baicalin on ferroptosis were assessed by measuring cell viability, lipid peroxidation, lipid ROS, and ferrous ion (Fe2+). The expression of OH-1, ALOX15, and GPX4 was evaluated using Western blotting. Baicalin treatment significantly increased cell viability in RSL-3 induced epithelial cells. Our findings also demonstrate that baicalin significantly increases cell viability and reduces lipid ROS and Fe2+ levels, thereby inhibiting ferroptosis and improving cell viability, irrespective of ALOX15 expression Furthermore, baicalin upregulated the expression of GPX4, a key regulator of ferroptosis. Importantly, baicalin treatment inhibited ALOX15 expression, a critical enzyme involved in lipid peroxidation. Our study demonstrates that baicalin targeting ALOX15 inhibits ferroptosis of lung epithelial cells and alleviates COPD. These findings provide a basis for further research and development of baicalin-based therapies for COPD patients, with the potential to improve their clinical outcomes and quality of life.
Feasibility analysis of the treatment of rhinitis diseases by subcutaneous injection of phenol in nasal cavity
Authors: Dong Fengle
Published: December 2024

Rhinitis is a very common disease that can be roughly divided into allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. Treatments for rhinitis include medication, nasal irrigation, and immunotherapy, all of which have been tested by doctors at various times, but none of which reach the target or work quickly enough. After in-depth analysis of the specific advantages and disadvantages of rhinitis and current rhinitis treatment methods, the use of subcutaneous injection of phenol in the treatment of rhinitis is proposed, and its process is preliminarily determined and its feasibility is verified. Subcutaneous injection has the advantages of rapid efficacy, proximity to the lesion, high bioavailability of the drug and stable rate of subcutaneous tissue absorption of the drug. Phenol is a strong-smelling compound that is highly soluble and volatile and is commonly used to relieve inflammation and reduce secretions. The subcutaneous injection of phenol proposed in this research is a combination of subcutaneous injection therapy and the theory of human acupoints of Chinese medicine, and subcutaneous injection of phenol at six points in the nose for a period of time to achieve the effect of treating rhinitis with half the effort and twice the result.
An uninvited enemy: antimicrobial resistance and its relations with environment
Authors: Li Qiuyu
Published: December 2024

According to the reports from the World Health Organization (WHO), AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) is a rising problem for human beings. AMR could invalidate all efforts that human beings have made in the field of antibiotics. For example, AMR Mycobacterium Tuberculosis has taken away thousands of lives in patients all over the world, while their resistance to the most prevailing medicines, including Rifampicin and Streptomycin no longer works. In the history of the continuous battle between bacteria and human beings, it seems that the emergence of AMR in bacteria is not random; rather, they seem to follow a certain pattern related to climate change. This thesis, through the method of literature and case study, aims to give a hypothesis supported by the data and facts to elaborate on this pattern, which is not yet scientifically proven. According to the perception with the aid of resources, the heat waves happening in the last centu ry until now might have correlations with the emergence of AMR.
A Review of Research on Super-resolution Image Reconstruction Based on Deep Learning
Authors: An Ning
Published: December 2024

Super-resolution image reconstruction (SRIR) endeavors to restore high-resolution (HR) images with enhanced detail from corresponding low-resolution (LR) inputs. With the rapid development of deep learning, integrating deep learning methods provides new solutions for the super-resolution (SR) field. This paper first reviews the background and significance of SR, development process, and the technical value of applying deep learning to SR. Next, SR methods based on deep learning are categorized according to different network types, with a focus on analyzing and comparing the applications of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Residual Networks (ResNet), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), and Diffusion Models in SR. The paper also introduces key evaluation metrics and problem-solving strategies, followed by a performance comparison of mainstream methods on publicly available datasets. Finally, a summary of SR algorithms based on deep learning is provided, along with an outlook on future development trends in the field and explore the possible next research directions in the field of image super-resolution.
Short-Term Traffic Flow Prediction: Techniques and Methods
Authors: Ji Yitong
Published: December 2024

With the development of the economy, the expansion of the city scale, the increase in the population of urban residents and the increase in the per capita car ownership, the traffic congestion problem has an increasing impact on urban operation. Especially during the peak period of commuting traffic and holidays in large cities, most cities are facing the serious problem of road congestion. In order to facilitate the travel of residents and reduce air pollution, it is very important to keep the main road of the city smooth and rapid passage of vehicles. Therefore, cities should vigorously develop short-time traffic flow prediction, and accurate prediction of short-time traffic flow is the key to realizing intelligent urban traffic operation and efficient traffic flow management improvement. This paper will talk about the time series prediction model of short-time traffic flow prediction methods and advantages and disadvantages to provide auxiliary support for solving the traffic congestion problem, provide efficient travel path decision-making guidance for urban residents, facilitate the saving of urban people's travel costs, and also provide effective police deployment decision-making information for the traffic management department.
Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis of 3,052 Pulmonary Emboli
Authors: Kusnezov Nicholas , Iyer Avinash , Richardson Mary K. , Piple Amit S. , Wang Jennifer C. , Liu Kevin C. , Christ Alexander B. , Lieberman Jay R. , Heckmann Nathanael D.
Published: December 2024

Introduction:

Identifying risk factors for pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) may improve risk stratification and guide surgeons in prophylaxis selection. This study aimed to identify factors associated with postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) following TKA.

Methods:

A national healthcare database was queried for adults who underwent primary, elective TKA from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2020. Patients who developed PE or DVT within 90 days postoperatively were compared with patients who did not. Demographics, comorbidities, hospital factors, perioperative medications, and blood transfusion needs were assessed. A multivariate model was used to identify independent risk factors for VTE. Overall, 847,496 patients were identified, of whom 8,002 (0.94%) developed a VTE postoperatively (3,052 PE, 5,294 DVT).

Results:

After controlling for confounders, an elevated risk of VTE was associated with increased age (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 1.01, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.01-1.01, P < 0.001), Black patients (aOR: 1.30, 95% CI=1.28-1.47, P < 0.001), and patients enrolled in Medicare (aOR: 1.18, 95% CI = 1.13-1.24, P < 0.001) or Medicaid (aOR: 1.24, 95% CI = 1.12-1.37, P < 0.001). Independent risk factors for PE included obesity (aOR: 1.25, 95% CI = 1.16-1.35, P < 0.001), pulmonary hypertension (aOR: 3.64, 95% CI = 3.05-4.35, P < 0.001), and history of VTE (aOR: 1.71, 95% CI = 1.54-1.91, P < 0.001). Risk factors associated with an increased risk of DVT included iron deficiency anemia (aOR:1.38, 95% CI = 1.14-1.66, P < 0.001) and abnormal weight loss (aOR: 1.67, 95% CI = 1.07-2.60, P = 0.023).

Conclusion:

Increasing age, Black race, Medicare, or Medicaid insurance were associated with increased risk of VTE. Obesity, history of VTE, and pulmonary hypertension were risk factors for both PE and DVT. These data can assist surgeons in the selection of a prophylactic regimen after TKA.
Restoring saliva production and quality
Authors:   , Faruque Mouri Rumaila Jannath
Published: December 2024

Saliva is essential for oral health, but factors such as medication, chemotherapy, and systemic diseases can reduce saliva production, leading to chronic dry mouth. This thesis focused on restoring both the quantity and quality of saliva.
In a clinical study, healthy participants were exposed to volatiles from mastic resin and α-pinene, while patients with chronic dry mouth were exposed only to mastic resin, significantly increasing saliva secretion. In patients the saliva quality also increased after exposure to mastic resin volatiles as could be deduced from increased spinnbarkeit, pH, sodium and MUC5B concentrations.
Additionally, synthetic peptides were developed to specifically bind MUC5B using the phage display technique. The presence of peptide MBP12 stabilized the spinnbarkeit of saliva in vitro. Epitope characterization revealed that MBP12 bound to the galactose residue of MUC5B.
These findings suggest that scent stimuli of mastic resin and MUC5B binding peptides are promising, non-invasive methods for treating chronic dry mouth.
The influence of the combined application of calculated doses of biogenic and alkaneous earth elements on the fertility of arrival gray forest soil
Authors: Tkachenko M.A. , Kondratyuk I.M. , Borys N.Y. , Pavlichenko A.I.
Published: December 2024

To investigate the effect of the combined application of calculated doses of biogenic and alkaline earth elements for SGR culture on the change in fertility indicators of arable gray forest soil. Methods. field experiment, laboratory, analytical, mathematical-statistical, calculation-comparative. Results. The proposed method of calculating the doses of biogenic and alkaline earth elements for the SGR culture is the optimal ratio of N:P:K:Ca:Mg elements, which is calculated according to the physiological needs of the variety or hybrid. Estimated doses of nutrients for SGR cultures ensure a reduction in the doses of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, in addition, a share of calcium- and magnesium-containing ameliorants is additionally involved in comparison with the traditional system of mineral fertilization. Conclusions. It was determined that with the combined application of calculated doses of biogenic and alkaline earth elements for SGR culture, the agrochemical load on the soil is reduced due to a decrease in the dose of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers by 25–45%, and the annual introduction of alkaline earth elements Ca2+ and Mg2+ reduces the toxic effect of H+ and Al3+, while this occurs optimization of the acid-alkaline and nutrient regimes of the soil, the content of forms of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium available to plants increases. The combined use of nutrients for SGR crops ensured an increase in the productivity of agricultural crops by 0.4–0.6 t/ha.
Improvement of the technological quality of the millet genome by the “grain shape” trait usage
Authors: Prodanyk A.M. , Samborska O.V.
Published: December 2024

To study the peculiarities of genetic control of traits of technological qualities of millet grain in order to create genetic sources of spherical grain shape in combination with other economically valuable traits. Methods. Field, laboratory and statistical studies. Artificial crosses of millet were carried out by water method according to the method of I.V. Yashovskyi. Results. The character of inheritance of the trait of millet kernel shape indicates an intermediate type of manifestation of this trait (in 69 % of hybrids); partially positive dominance was found in 4.8 % of hybrids, partially negative dominance - 16.7 %, negative overdominance (depression) – 9.5 %, positive overdominance (heterosis) for this trait was not found. The hybridological analysis of the second generation hybrids showed a split in the grain shape trait in the ratio of 9 spherical to 7 oval (excluding intermediate forms), which indicates a complementary interaction of dominant alleles of two independent genes that control this trait. Conclusions. The study of the genetic control of the grain shape trait showed that in these experiments, the vast majority of offspring with spherical grain shape were more numerous than those with oval grain shape. This makes it possible to predict the effectiveness of selections aimed at increasing the proportion of genotypes with the search trait in the created hybrid material.
An Assessment of Public Relations Practices of Selected Universities in Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: Matthew Arum Obumneme , Achi Achi David , Ewuzie Cajetan Obinna
Published: December 2024

Public relations practice has become a matter of great concern to many individuals, institutions and corporate bodies in recent years. Notwithstanding the benefits of public relations to higher education, there are conflicting views about its significance to the operations of universities. Hence, this study focused on the assessment of public relation practices of selected universities in Enugu State, Nigeria. The selected universities are University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu and Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu representing federal, state and privately owned universities respectively. The specific objectives of the study include to identify the role of public relations in promoting the image of the selected universities; to examine the management support of public relations practices in the selected universities. To identify the challenges public relations managers face in the selected universities; to investigate the specific measures public relations practitioners have taken to manage university related issues and crisis such as strikes, cult activities, examination malpractices, overpopulation. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. Forty-three (43) staff of the public relations units of the three selected universities make up the target population of the study. Considering the small size of the population a census was undertaken. The frequency, percentage distribution tables and mean scores with the aid of SPSS software were used to analyze the data descriptively. The findings of the study revealed that public relations unit plays a significant role in promoting the image of the selected universities. It was also found out that the management gives fair supports for Public relations practices in the selected universities, the Public Relations unit is usually a party to all the decisions made, they are not only made to disseminate the information without making any input. The findings also revealed that public relations unit are largely faced with some specific challenges in selected universities altogether, and these challenges have effects in the public relations units’ performances. Finally, it was also found that some specific measures were taken by the public relations units to manage the various crises and issues faced in the universities. However, these measures have been effective to a low extent.
E-Commerce Trends and Future Growth Prospects in the U.S.: Harnessing AI and ML for Expansion
Authors: Veenam Prakash
Published: December 2024

This article explores the U.S. e-commerce landscape and the transformative role of AI and ML. It examines how these technologies enhance customer experiences, improve efficiency, and drive innovation, offering businesses a competitive edge. Key applications include personalized recommendations, predictive analytics, dynamic pricing, and fraud detection. The article also addresses challenges like data privacy, ethical concerns, technical barriers, and costs, while offering recommendations, best practices, and case studies. Additionally, it highlights future trends, such as sustainability and growing eco-friendly demands, providing valuable insights for businesses, developers, and consumers on AI and ML's impact on online retail.
Utilizing ChatGPT in checking academic writing for postgraduate students
Authors: Duong Ngoc Han , Tong Thi Mai Huong , Le Duc Hanh
Published: December 2024

Although artificial intelligence has long been controversial, there is no doubt about its enormous impact on language education. This study investigates the potential utility of ChatGPT in assisting postgraduate students enrolled in academic writing courses at a public university in Southeast Asia in terms of grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and cohesiveness. The study used quantitative data collected through questionnaires to assess the effectiveness of ChatGPT in improving students' academic writing skills. Data was gathered via an online questionnaire completed by 18 postgraduate students who had used the chatbot to write essays. Our findings reveal that ChatGPT can significantly enhance students' writing skills, helping them avoid grammatical and lexical errors while also reducing writing time. However, the study also uncovered certain challenges, such as concerns about the use of a copyrighted chatbot and the cost of implementation. Despite these obstacles, the research underscores the value of ChatGPT as a tool for educators designing language programs and for researchers working in comparable settings.
The Influence of Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, and Work-Life Balance on Productivity through Well-Being
Authors: Saragih Junawi Hartasi , Siahaan Elisabet , Gultom Parapat
Published: December 2024

This study analyzes the influence of conflict management, employee engagement, and work-life balance on employee productivity at BPS North Sumatra with employee well-being as a mediating variable. Using a quantitative approach, this study involved 111 BPS Sumatera Utara Province employees through total sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results show that conflict management, employee engagement, and work-life balance positively and significantly influence employee productivity, both directly and through the mediation of employee well-being. Employee well-being effectively mediates the influence of all three independent variables on employee productivity. This study provides recommendations for improving employee productivity through effective conflict management, enhanced employee engagement, and optimization of work-life balance.
Factors Influencing Continued Interest in Online Training with Learning Experience as Mediation
Authors: Aruan Lenora Gustina , Siahaan Elisabet , Silalahi Amlys Syahputra
Published: December 2024

This study analyzes the factors influencing the continuance intention of online education and training at the Balai Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Keuangan Negara Medan with learning experience quality as a mediating variable. Using a quantitative approach, this study involved 291 online training participants as samples. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results show that system ease of use, system quality, and supervisor support positively influence online training continuance intention, both directly and through the mediation of online learning experience quality. The quality of online learning experience effectively mediates the influence of all three independent variables on online training continuance intention. This study provides recommendations for improving online training sustainability through the development of user-friendly systems, system quality enhancement, and strengthening supervisor support.
Da fragmentação severa a integração necessária
Authors: Bacarissa Lavito Person Motta
Published: December 2024

O paper aborda as profundas desigualdades sociais no Brasil, enraizadas na história colonial e na escravidão, que resultam em fragmentação social e concentração de riqueza. A partir dos anos 2000, com a presidência de Lula, o país experimentou crescimento econômico e políticas sociais que visavam combater essas desigualdades, mas a crise econômica da segunda metade da década comprometeu esses avanços. O surgimento de um conservadorismo neoliberal culminou na destituição de Dilma Rousseff e na eleição de Jair Bolsonaro, um governo autoritário e negacionista que fragilizou as políticas públicas sociais e ambientais, levando a um agravamento da crise social e institucional. A vitória de Lula em 2022 trouxe um novo impulso, com um governo focado na "União e Reconstrução", priorizando a participação social na elaboração de políticas públicas. O \textit{paper} destaca a recriação da Comissão Nacional para os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CNODS), que visa integrar as diretrizes da Agenda 2030 da ONU no Brasil, promovendo o desenvolvimento sustentável e a equidade social. O fortalecimento da democracia e a superação da fragmentação social são apresentados como objetivos centrais do governo atual, que busca um planejamento participativo e inclusivo para o avanço social coletivo. Os desafios são imensos, mas há um grande esforço em direção à reconstrução da agenda social e ambiental no Brasil.
Descarbonização
Authors: Silva Claudio Marques da , Silva Odair Marques da
Published: December 2024

O objetivo deste material é analisar a importância da descarbonização como estratégia para combater o aquecimento global e os impactos das mudanças climáticas. O texto explora a relação entre a emissão de gases de efeito estufa, particularmente o CO2, e os riscos ambientais, sociais e econômicos, como a perda da biodiversidade, desastres naturais e a aceleração das mudanças climáticas. Destaca também as metas globais estabelecidas pelo Acordo de Paris para limitar o aquecimento a 1,5°C e a necessidade de ações concretas para reduzir as emissões, tanto a nível global quanto local. Aponta a relação entre a justiça racial e as mudanças climáticas, destacando como comunidades marginalizadas, como a população indígena e negra, são as mais afetadas pelos impactos ambientais, sem ter contribuído significativamente para as emissões de carbono. O artigo também analisa o papel estratégico do Brasil, especialmente devido à preservação da Amazônia, e a importância de políticas públicas alinhadas aos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Destaca ainda o papel do setor privado e das organizações da sociedade civil na promoção de práticas sustentáveis e no fortalecimento da resiliência dessas comunidades, abordando também a necessidade de garantir uma transição justa e inclusiva, levando em consideração as desigualdades sociais e raciais.
The Role of Social and Personal Norms of Majority Children in Predicting Attitudes Towards Refugee Peers
Authors: Stanković Nikolina , Čorkalo Biruški Dinka , Vrdoljak Antonija
Published: December 2024

Norms have been shown to predict a variety of intergroup outcomes
among children. A study with children in Croatia
(N = 184) who had no prior contact with refugee peers
examined the role of social and personal norms in shaping intergroup
outcomes with refugee peers. Regression analyses revealed
that perceived teachers' and peers' norms, along with
personal norms, predict general evaluation, social acceptance,
and contact intentions towards refugee children. Social norms,
especially those of teachers, were found to better predict attitudes,
while peer norms more strongly influenced behavioural
outcomes. These findings are important for educators and
policymakers, particularly in the context of Croatia's increasingly
diverse classrooms.
The Sentiments of Croatian Homeland War Veterans Towards Wartime Comrades, Families, and Society in General, 30 Years After the War
Authors: Mikloušić Igor , Šućurović Sandra
Published: December 2024

The reintegration of veterans into civil society after military
experience presents a challenge for individuals and governments
alike, with social ties and institutional support being
key factors in facilitating this transition. To gain insight into
how the Croatian Homeland War veterans coped with these
challenges 30 years after the war, we conducted semi-
-structured focus groups (N = 17). We explored how connected
they feel to the different segments of society, such as
their families, comrades, other Homeland War participants,
and other citizens of Croatia and Europe, and the quality of
communication with relevant institutions and decision-
-makers. The findings attest to lasting feelings of cohesion
among veterans who have shared their warpath and experiences,
the importance of veteran organisations, and the
supportive effect of their families. Corrupt policies, resulting
in a hyperinflated number of declared veterans who haven't
been subject to wartime experiences, hinder a broader connection
between veterans. The institutions mainly provide
adequate support.