bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Randomly Oriented Natural Fiber Hybrid Composites for Exterior Applications
Authors: Karthi N. , Balaji D. , Vignesh Kumar N. , Feroz Ali L. , Abilash D. , Akash S. , Gajendran G.
Published: October 2022

Researchers are envisaging in the replacement of the metal and its alloys with natural materials for its superior availability and inferior cost. Although the natural fibers are available in abundant, the issue is their strength and thermal property which are considerably lower than conventional materials. This inferior property lieu put aside of using it for many applications. In order to overcome that the natural materials are hybridized to obtain the combined properties of individual materials. In the current work, natural fibers like hemp, banana and bamboo fibers were reinforced in epoxy resin and their mechanical and water absorption properties were evaluated. Main application considered now are in external casing for many devices like motors, generators and so on wherein the material should capable to work with the moisture along with mechanical strength. The material is developed specifically for this external application with relevant test like absorption of moisture and mechanical tests. It could be noted from the results that a tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength and inter-laminar shear strength of 35.51 MPa, 96.99 MPa, 4.86 J and 3.6 MPa respectively has been obtained for sample with 30 % hemp fibers. Alongside, minimum voids and water absorption were obtained for the same composite configuration. These test reveals that these variants could effectively replaces the external metal casing in harsh environment
The Influence of Sludge Water on the Properties of Fresh and Hardened Concrete
Authors: Davidová Vendula , David Tomáš , Reiterman Pavel
Published: October 2022

Reducing waste from industrial production is a major issue of our time. The concrete industry is looking for ways to deal with the fresh concrete slurry waste that is produced during production. Worldwide, this sludge is often filtered and used for further application. However, in many concrete plants, such a facility is not economically beneficial and therefore solutions are being looked for to recover the slurry water without major modifications. This article deals with the recovery of sludge water in its fresh state immediately after its generation from concrete production. The tested concrete contains potable water replacement at 50 and 100% by weight. The resulting slump test decreased with increasing sludge water, whereas the resulting compressive strength of these concretes was higher than the concrete with fresh water.
Factors Influencing the Job Satisfaction of Development Officers’ in Government of Sri Lanka
Authors: Yalinga H. N. , Samarakoon S. M. A. K.
Published: October 2022

Every organization attempts to continue maintaining high skill labour force within the organization as the management of any organization clearly has identified the value of the human resource. Therefore, they try to maximize the job satisfaction level of employees to minimize the labour turnover. The objectives of the study were to measure the job satisfaction level of development officers, determine the factors affecting the job satisfaction level of Development officers in their employment position and compare the job satisfaction level between male and female Development Officers in Sri Lanka. A sample of the study was selected from five government ministries. Although job satisfaction level of development officers proved to have been above the middle-level, it’s essential to note that it should advance further with special reference to male development officers. Seventynine present of development officers’ satisfaction depends on selected factors, namely; working environment, relationship with co-workers, relationship with supervisors, freedom at workplace, career advancement of development officers and basic salary. Among the selected independent factors, working environment has shown the highest significant positive influence on employee satisfaction. Since policymakers must take necessary steps to develop a favorable working environment to encourage the development officers.
Factors Affecting on Work-life Balance among Female Information Technology Professionals in Sri Lanka
Authors: Liyanaarachchi I. U. , Weerakkody W. A. S.
Published: October 2022

Information Technology is one of the fast growing competitive industries in Sri Lanka. Along with the competitiveness, the nature of the profession involves factors such as long non-standardized working hours, critical deadlines etc. As a consequence, IT professionals strive to achieve a balance between the work and other aspects of their life. This skewed work-life balance drastically affects their health and family life. Therefore, work-life balance is becoming an area of growing concern in the information technology industry. Hence, many researches have been done to identify the factors affecting work-life balance among IT professionals in Sri Lanka. Majority of the existing literature reflect the identified factors that affect the work-life balance irrespective of the gender. However, female IT professionals often find it more difficult to maintain a balance between their personal and professional life. This is one of the root causes to have a huge gender gap in the IT industry of Sri Lanka. Hence, the purpose of this research is to identify the factors which impact on the work-life balance among the female IT Professionals in Sri Lanka. Throughout this research different paradigms have been used. A survey has been conducted with fifty female IT professionals who are currently employed in different IT companies to collect data for this research. The descriptive approach is used for the analysis of this data. In addition to that, extensive research on the literature is carried out to identify the factors affecting the work-life balance. The outcome of this study depicts that the majority of the factors which affect the work-life balance of female IT professionals fall under the two categories; “self-awareness and support systems” and “individual commitment”. Thus the organizations and the female IT professionals by having a better understanding of these factors will be able to provide and achieve a better balance between their personal and professional life.
Prediction of Motion Sickness Onset for Vertical Lift Applications
Authors:   German Aerospace Center (DLR), Petit Philippe
Published: October 2022

It is foreseen that in the upcoming application of (electric) urban air taxis, the comfort of ride and especially the experience of motion sickness will play a vital role for acceptance amongst passengers and therefore economic success of these vehicles. For this reason accurate motion sickness prediction models are needed, which later can be employed for e.g. kinetosis-low trajectory generation. Established motion sickness models like the ISO 2631 standard however only take into account the vertical translational axis and no rotational axis. For this reason, the 6-DoF Kamiji motion sickness model is selected and modified in order to circumvent unsatisfactory prediction results with this model. Subsequently the parameters of this model are retuned by employing an optimization approach based on published experimental data. It is then shown that with this approach, the modified Kamiji model is better suited for predicting the motion sickness results of this dataset. In the future, this model shall be tested and validated via a series of flight tests with test subjects in DLR’s BO-105 helicopter.
Do We Need Biomedical Interventions to Maintain Crew Performance under Sustained Attention?
Authors:   US Army Aeromedical Research Lab, Feltman Kathryn , Kelley Amanda , Mathews Colby , Randles Lance
Published: October 2022

Advanced technology being introduced into Army aviation platforms may place aviators at an increased risk for performance decrements due to the increased need to maintain vigilance. One method of offsetting potential performance decrements is the introduction of biomedical interventions, in this case, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). To assess the utility of tDCS in maintaining performance, two groups of aviators performed two separate long-duration flights requiring sustained attention. One group received tDCS prior to the flight, while the other group received tDCS during the flight. Flight performance and secondary task performance measures were collected throughout the duration of both flights. A total of 8 Army aviators participated in the study to-date. No significant differences between groups were identified, although some trends in the data were noted. It is likely that the study was underpowered and thus unable to detect any differences between groups.
Glanzmann Thrombasthenia
Authors: Jairam Lalitha S. , Kotha Sunil Babu
Published: October 2022

The Rationale:

Glanzmann thrombasthenia is a rare platelet disorder affecting 0.0001% of the population. Dentists may often be unaware of this condition, and manipulation of soft tissue can lead to grave consequences, which may even result in fatality.

Patient Concerns:

In this case report, a 4-year-old patient with Glanzmann thrombasthenia reported to the department with a chief complaint of a discoloured tooth.

Clinical Findings:

On examination, 51 was nonvital, and pulpectomy was the treatment planned. The non-vital anterior tooth was treated with a pulpectomy procedure. There was uncontrolled bleeding during the procedure.

Treatment:

A topical solution of BotroClot was used to arrest the bleeding, and obturation was completed following that. The post-operative period was uneventful.

Take-away Lessons:

Case report explored the use of a topical hemostatic agent to arrest bleeding from the canal. This case report warrants eliciting a thorough medical history before any dental procedure.
Evaluation of the Mother's Anxiety and Child's Fear in Two Different Age Groups in the Child's First and Second Dental Visit
Authors: Srinivasan Daya , Senthil D , Senthil Eagappan AR , Rajesh P , Prakash Kirthika S. , Shanmugavadivel G
Published: October 2022

The anxiety of the mother influences the child's behaviour in a dental setting.

Objectives:

The study aimed at evaluating the mother's anxiety and a child's fear of first and second dental visits in two different age groups.

Study Design:

The cross-sectional study design consisted of a total of 100 mother-child pairs attending Pediatric Dental clinics was included in the study. Group I consisted of 50 mother-child pairs of 6-8 years of age. Group II consisted of another 50 mother-child pairs between 12-15 years of age. Short Form of the Dental Subscale of the Children's Fear Survey Schedule (DFSS-SF) was administered to the child. Corah's Dental anxiety scale was administered to the mother. The Tell-Show-Do (TSD) technique was used in all children before the treatment.

Statistical Analysis Used:

SPSS software 21 was used for descriptive and inferential statistics. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used for bivariate correlation between variables in the study.

Results:

The anxiety level of mothers on both appointment days in both age groups was found to be highly significant. The correlation of maternal anxiety to the gender of the child in both groups was found to be highly significant.

Conclusion:

The fear of dental treatment was commonly found in children irrespective of gender in both age groups. The TSD technique was found to reduce fear in the subsequent appointment.
Incidence of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Sensory Deficit and Intra-Operative Nerve Encounters After Advancement of Retrognathic Mandible – A Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Authors: Vyloppilli Suresh , Thangavelu Annamalai , Vichattu Sankar Vinod , Kumar Nithin , Ahmad Fahad , Sayd Shermil
Published: October 2022

Aims and Objectives:

The aim of the current cross-sectional study was to conduct a survey among the oral and maxillofacial surgeons of South India regarding their experiences of incidence of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) neurosensory deficit after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) for correction of mandibular retrognathism and to assess the intra-operative nerve encounters and its effect on the inferior alveolar neurosensory deficit (NSD), 6 months post-operatively.

Materials and Methods:

A self-administered questionnaire (SAQ) was prepared using Google Forms (Google Inc.) and sent to the prospective participants through various social media outlets such as Facebook, WhatsApp groups etc., of the maxillofacial surgery specialty for a period of 3 months. SAQ from surgeons with more than 5 years of experience in orthognathic surgery were included.

Results:

The incidence of NSD post-BSSO advancement surgery from 859 cases after 6 months was 15.1% (130). After splitting the mandible, the IAN was seen in the proximal fragment in 472 sites and needed dissection. The nerve was transected and neurorrhaphy was carried out in 26 sites. A Chi-square test was used to analyse the qualitative variables. The IAN was not visible post-osteotomy in 140 sites and in the distal fragment in 1080 sites. These groups had decreased incidence of NSD. The NSD was significantly higher in cases where the nerve was transected and sutured, P value <0.001 as compared with the other nerve status, followed by the nerve in the proximal fragment needing dissection.

Conclusion:

The IAN status intra-operatively can be assumed to have a significant role in persisting NSD.
Enhanced Access and Isolation by Simple Modifications of Dental Armamentarium
Authors: Shetty Rajatha V. , Geevarghese Sherin , Kedia Stuti , Mathew Rhea S. , Nagaraja Shruthi
Published: October 2022

A good armamentarium facilitates the efficient working of the dentist which in turn improves the quality of treatment rendered to the patient. The present invention of the unit consisting of the flexible mirror attached to the suction and the dual suction tip aims at improving the clinical efficiency of dental treatments provided. This compact unit is designed to improve the visualization and isolation of the operating field. It is also easy to fabricate and alleviates the very relevant shortcomings of clinical work.
A prospective study to assess and quantify the setup errors with cone-beam computed tomography in head-and-neck cancer image-guided radiotherapy treatment
Authors: Jain Vidhi , Soni Tej Prakash , Singh Dinesh Kumar , Patni Nidhi , Jakhotia Naresh , Gupta Anil Kumar , Gupta Tara Chand , Singhal Harish
Published: October 2022

Introduction:

This study was done to quantify the translational setup errors with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) treatment of head-and-neck cancer (HNC) patients.

Aims:

The objective was to quantify the setup errors by CBCT.

Methodology:

One hundred patients of HNC were enrolled from March 2020 to March 2021 for IGRT treatment. Pretreatment kV-CBCT images were obtained at the first 3 days of irradiations, and setup error corrections were done in the mediolateral (ML), superior-inferior (SI), and anterior-posterior (AP) directions. Subsequently, a weekly kV-CBCT was repeated for whole duration of radiotherapy for the next 6–7 weeks. Adequacy of planning target volume (PTV) margins was assessed by van Herk’s formula.

Results:

Total 630 CBCT scans of 100 patients were analyzed. Setup errors greater than 3 mm and 5 mm were seen in 11.4% and 0.31% of the patients, respectively. Systematic errors and random errors before correction in ML, SI, and AP directions were 0.10 cm, 0.11 cm, and 0.12 cm and 0.24 cm, 0.20 cm, and 0.21 cm, respectively. Systematic errors and random errors after correction in ML, SI, and AP directions were 0.06 cm, 0.07 cm, and 0.07 cm and 0.13 cm, 0.10 cm, and 0.12 cm, respectively.

Conclusion:

CBCT at the first 3 fractions and then weekly during radiotherapy is effective to detect the setup errors. An isotropic PTV margin of 5 mm over clinical target volume is safe to account for setup errors, however, in the case of close organ at risk, or with IGRT, a PTV margin of 3 mm can be considered.
The issues and challenges with cancer biomarkers
Authors: Purkayastha Kakali , Dhar Ruby , Pethusamy Karthikeyan , Srivastava Tryambak , Shankar Abhishek , Rath Goura Kishor , Karmakar Subhradip
Published: October 2022

A biomarker is a measurable indicator used to distinguish precisely/objectively either normal biological state/pathological condition/response to a specific therapeutic intervention. The use of novel molecular biomarkers within evidence-based medicine may improve the diagnosis/treatment of disease, improve health outcomes, and reduce the disease’s socio-economic impact. Presently cancer biomarkers are the backbone of therapy, with greater efficacy and better survival rates. Cancer biomarkers are extensively used to treat cancer and monitor the disease’s progress, drug response, relapses, and drug resistance. The highest percent of all biomarkers explored are in the domain of cancer. Extensive research using various methods/tissues is carried out for identifying biomarkers for early detection, which has been mostly unsuccessful. The quantitative/qualitative detection of various biomarkers in different tissues should ideally be done in accordance with qualification rules laid down by the Early Detection Research Network (EDRN), Program for the Assessment of Clinical Cancer Tests (PACCT), and National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry. Many biomarkers are presently under investigation, but lacunae lie in the biomarker’s sensitivity and specificity. An ideal biomarker should be quantifiable, reliable, of considerable high/low expression, correlate with the outcome progression, cost-effective, and consistent across gender and ethnic groups. Further, we also highlight that these biomarkers’ application remains questionable in childhood malignancies due to the lack of reference values in the pediatric population. The development of a cancer biomarker stands very challenging due to its complexity and sensitivity/resistance to the therapy. In past decades, the cross-talks between molecular pathways have been targeted to study the nature of cancer. To generate sensitive and specific biomarkers representing the pathogenesis of specific cancer, predicting the treatment responses and outcomes would necessitate inclusion of multiple biomarkers.
Impact of Environmental Modifications on the Ecology, Epidemiology, and Pathogenesis of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax Malaria in East Africa
Authors: Yan Guiyun , Lee Ming-Chieh , Zhou Guofa , Jiang Ai-Ling , Degefa Teshome , Zhong Daibin , Wang Xiaoming , Hemming-Schroeder Elizabeth , Mukabana Wolfgang R. , Dent Arlene E. , King Christopher L. , Hsu Kuolin , Beeson James , Githure John I. , Atieli Harrysone , Githeko Andrew K. , Yewhalaw Delenasaw , Kazura James W.
Published: October 2022

Food insecurity, recurrent famine, and poverty threaten the health of millions of African residents. Construction of dams and rural irrigation schemes is key to solving these problems. The sub-Saharan Africa International Center of Excellence for Malaria Research addresses major knowledge gaps and challenges in Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax malaria control and elimination in malaria-endemic areas of Kenya and Ethiopia where major investments in water resource development are taking place. This article highlights progress of the International Center of Excellence for Malaria Research in malaria vector ecology and behavior, epidemiology, and pathogenesis since its inception in 2017. Studies conducted in four field sites in Kenya and Ethiopia show that dams and irrigation increased the abundance, stability, and productivity of larval habitats, resulting in increased malaria transmission and a greater disease burden. These field studies, together with hydrological and malaria transmission modeling, enhance the ability to predict the impact of water resource development projects on vector larval ecology and malaria risks, thereby facilitating the development of optimal water and environmental management practices in the context of malaria control efforts. Intersectoral collaborations and community engagement are crucial to develop and implement cost-effective malaria control strategies that meet food security needs while controlling malaria burden in local communities.
DESIGUALDADE E TRIBUTAÇÃO DE RENDIMENTOS NO BRASIL E DISTRIBUIÇÃO DO VALOR ADICIONADO DAS EMPRESAS
Authors: Antônio de Matos Macedo Luiz , Antônio dos Reis Geraldo
Published: October 2022

O artigo apresenta indicadores da grande desigualdade de rendimentos pessoais no Brasil comparativamente a outros países. Associa-se a parte maior do total desses rendimentos – constituída pelos rendimentos pessoais gerados no conjunto das empresas capitalistas que produzem bens e serviços – à distribuição do valor adicionado gerado nestas empresas entre salários e rendas de propriedade. Estas rendas constituem parcela dos rendimentos dos “mais ricos”, a qual tende a ser tanto maior quanto maiores são estes rendimentos. Essa distribuição do valor adicionado é analisada teoricamente e ilustrada com dados para o Brasil (das Contas Nacionais). A parte desse valor adicionado das empresas constituída por lucros (que é uma das rendas de propriedade, no caso, propriedade de capital por seus sócios) e que é distribuída como rendimentos pessoais é objeto de discussão relativa ao fato de que, no Brasil (como exceção no mundo), ela é isenta do imposto sobre rendimentos pessoais (de “pessoas físicas”) – o que está em vias de ser mudado pela reforma ora (julho 2022) em andamento no Congresso, que é comentada no artigo. Também é discutida a baixa progressividade de tal imposto no Brasil, em dissonância com uma política pública visando a redução da grande desigualdade de rendimentos pessoais.

Palavras-chave: desigualdade de rendimentos, tributação de rendimentos, distribuição de valor adicionado, tributação de lucros, progressividade.
RISCO DE CRISE FISCAL: UMA ANÁLISE PARA OS MUNICÍPIOS DE MINAS GERAIS A PARTIR DO MODELO PAINEL PROBIT
Authors: Ricardo Piorski Cesar , Jonas Silva Guilherme
Published: October 2022

Resumo

O presente trabalho tem como o objetivo calcular o risco de crise fiscal dos municípios do Estado de Minas Gerais, a partir de um conjunto de indicadores de receitas e despesas, tendo como referência o período 2002 a 2016, utilizando para isso a metodologia painel probit. Os resultados encontrados,apontam que percentuais elevados de despesas com juros e encargos, assim como as despesas com pessoal e seus encargos,contribuem positivamente para o aumento do risco de crise fiscal, ao passo que sob a ótica das receitas, apenas as receitas de capital contribuem para diminuir o risco de crise.Os resultados obtidos a partir do efeito marginal, apontam que a sensibilidade da variável mostra-se mais relevante que a proporção da mesma para explicar um quadro de crise fiscal.

Palavras-chave: Crise Fiscal, Finanças Públicas, Painel Probit.
IGNÁCIO RANGEL: TRAJETÓRIA E INTERLOCUTORES
Authors: Mendes Nogueira Leandro
Published: October 2022

Resumo: Ignácio Rangel faz parte de uma geração de intérpretes que desenvolveu uma metodologia para analisar a natureza do desenvolvimento brasileiro. Para entender sua singularidade, é essencial compreender seu ecletismo, e como este estava apoiado em diferentes teorias econômicas e áreas do conhecimento. Sua trajetória de vida é outro traço marcante em sua obra: Rangel participou de importantes momentos da história econômica do país ao longo do século XX.  Assim, nosso objetivo é compreender o desenvolvimento de suas interpretações a partir da sua trajetória política e profissional e das relações que estabelece com diferentes interlocutores.

Palavras-chave: Ignácio Rangel. Trajetória. Interlocutores. Intérprete brasileiro. Pensamento econômico.
A study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Effects of Consanguineous Marriages Among Junior College Students (16-18 Years) at Gokul Junior College, Hyderabad, Telangana
Authors: Yadav Seema
Published: October 2022

A descriptive study was undertaken to assess the knowledge of adolescents regarding effects of consanguineous marriages at Gokul Junior College, Hyderabad' It was conducted by Dr Seema Yadav. Objectives of the Study: To assess the knowledge regarding effects of consanguineous marriages among junior college students. To determines the association between the knowledge with selected demographic variables like age, gender, education, occupation, and place of residence. Research Methodology: A non-experimental descriptive design was adopted for the study. An extensive and study of selected literature was done to develop structured knowledge questionnaire for assessing the knowledge and response of the students regarding consanguineous marriages. The study was limited to adolescents of junior college students 16-18 years, studying Junior College, Hyderabad. A total sample of 60 students was at the time of data collection. Data was collected with the help of structured questionnaire. Results: A study was conducted in Gokul Junior College between age group of 16-18 years including both males and females to assess the knowledge on effects of us marriages with the help of structured questionnaire with 22% Hindus, 37% Muslims. Mostly nuclear families with 35% and joint families with 25% were included. The results of the study were 10% of the students had below average knowledge, 68.3% students had average knowledge and 21.7% students had above average knowledge.
Ansiedade, depressão, uso de medicamentos e maleabilidade em profissionais da enfermagem na era da COVID-19
Authors: Soares Wellington Danilo , Almeida Ingrid Natalie de Oliveira , Piris Álvaro Parrela , Souza Valdemir da Paixão Viana , Cruz André Fabrício Pereira da , Carneiro André Luiz Gomes
Published: October 2022

Na existência humana sempre houve algum tipo de pandemia que afeta os indivíduos, podendo acarretar danos físicos e psíquicos. É o caso da COVID-19, que desde dezembro de 2019 tem se propagado em âmbito mundial. Nesse contexto, profissionais da Enfermagem estão na linha de frente da COVID-19, gerando impactos na saúde física e mental, se estendendo de um nível baixo de ansiedade a um grau avançado de depressão. Grande parte desses profissionais recorre ao uso de medicamentos, com o objetivo de aliviar dos sintomas. Essa pesquisa teve como objetivo investigar os níveis de ansiedade, depressão, uso de medicamentos e maleabilidade entre os profissionais da Enfermagem no contexto da pandemia da COVID-19. A coleta dos dados foi realizada nas cidades de Taiobeiras-MG e Grão Mogol-MG, com uma amostra de 60 pessoas, de ambos os sexos, com idade igual ou superior a 18 anos, inclusos na pesquisa os profissionais da área da Enfermagem que aceitaram a participar de forma voluntária. Foram utilizados como instrumentos de coleta de dados o Inventário da Depressão de Beck (BDI), o Inventário de Beck de Ansiedade (BAI) e o Teste de Morisky-Green que se refere à adesão ao uso de medicamentos. A pesquisa ora desenvolvida, apesar de ter sido realizada com uma quantidade limitada de profissionais de Enfermagem, evidenciou como resultado, a inclinação dos profissionais para à adesão medicamentosa e à ansiedade, diante dessa pandemia.
Análisis del concepto de Do (Camino) en el estudio del karate en la sociedad contemporánea
Authors: Mejía Giraldo Luis Miguel , Pizarro Castro Barlaam Fernando
Published: October 2022

El presente trabajo de investigación-reflexión se ha enfocado hacia el análisis del concepto de Do al interior del arte marcial del karate y más específicamente dentro del estilo o escuela Shotokan, desde una perspectiva axiológica y epistemológica, enmarcado en una mirada del practicante de karate como un caminante con base en el análisis de la experiencia, el componente cultural actual y el problema de la motivación (la categoría de valor objetivo) de los dichos caminantes. Este trabajo fue llevado a cabo bajo un enfoque de investigación histórico-hermenéutico y se puede concluir que el Karate Do cultiva y debe seguir cultivando la tradición de ejercicios monásticos procedentes de la Budismo, comenzando y terminando con las clases con la meditación en una atmósfera de disciplina, en una relación y vínculo estrecho entre maestro y discípulo, siendo éste el objetivo del presente trabajo reflexivo, analizar el concepto de Do (Camino) en el estudio del Karate en el contexto social actual.
Gravidez na adolescência: fatores associados
Authors: Corrêa Marcelo Tiago Balthazar , Silva Thayse Alves da , Gemelli Ivanice Fernandes Barcellos , Freitas Jeanne Lúcia Gadelha , Calheiros Paulo Renato Vitória , Farias Edson dos Santos
Published: October 2022

A adolescência é a fase da vida entre a infância e a idade adulta. A gravidez nessa fase é apontada como problema de saúde pública. O objetivo deste artigo é identificar os fatores associados a gravidez na adolescência, em alunas de 12 a 17 anos que estavam matriculadas em escolas públicas e privadas, localizados em uma capital da Amazônia brasileira. A metodologia utilizada foi de um estudo transversal, de base escolar, utilizando dados brutos do Estudo de Riscos Cardiovasculares em Adolescentes (ERICA 2013/2014). Foi incluída apenas a amostra dos escolares do gênero feminino, de escolas públicas (n=374), particulares (n=49), totalizando 423. A variável de exposição ao desfecho foi a gravidez na adolescência. Verificou-se que os principais fatores de risco associados com a gravidez na adolescência foram: idade maior que 13 anos 26,8% (RP=1,48), escolaridade da mãe menor ou igual a cinco anos 26,8% (RP=1,34), não praticar esporte 28,7% (RP=1,32), prática de atividade física na escola menos de duas vezes por semana 26,2% (RP=1,28), inativo fisicamente 26,5% (RP=1,27), não consumir álcool foi considerado um fator de proteção contra a gravidez na adolescência 26,6% (RP=0,54), idade da menarca menor que 13 anos 26,5% (RP=2,02). Conclui-se que a prevalência de gravidez na adolescência foi considerada elevada e preocupante (25,1%), e, o não planejamento da gravidez aumentou demasiadamente a probabilidade de gestação no período da adolescência.
FINGERPRINT UNLOCKING USING OTP
Authors: Lahari T  , Sriram R  , Srinivas M  , Srinadh T  , D. Naga Bhushan Babu
Published: October 2022

In today's modern world, providing security to our confidential belongings has become a
major issue. To overcome this issue, an advanced security system has been proposed for those who need to have control of unauthorized user access. In this model, we design and execute multiple entryway locker high-security framework based on unique fingerprint, OTP and GSM innovation which can be implemented in ensured offices, banks, and homes. In this, system gathers the biometric information and mobile number of each person for allocating the lockers only to authentic persons. This single system can access control to multiple doors.
A Beginner’s Guide to Building Better Worlds
Authors: Gahman Levi , Mohamed Nasha , Penados Filiberto , Reyes Johannah-Rae , Mohamed Atiyah , Smith Shelda-Jane
Published: October 2022

Written by an international team of authors, this ambitious volume offers radical alternatives to staid ways of thinking on the most crucial global challenges of our times. Bridging real examples of political agency, collective action and mutual aid with big-picture concepts, the book encourages readers to ‘be a Zapatista’, wherever they are.
Injustice and Prophecy in the Age of Mass Incarceration
Authors: Skotnicki Andrew
Published: October 2022

Why do the UK and US disproportionately incarcerate the mentally ill? Via multiple re-framings of the question - theological, socioeconomic, and psychological - Andrew Skotnicki diagnoses a 'persecution of the prophetic' at the heart of the contemporary penal system and society more broadly.
A Snapshot of Science Education During Covid-19 in the Spring of 2021
Authors: Bentley Lily
Published: October 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed many unique challenges on our education system. Unpacking the many issues that educators faced will allow researchers to understand some of the impacts that resulted from this unique phenomenon. This exploratory qualitative research study sought to understand how science educators and administrators made sense of science instruction during the spring of 2021. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and online observations with ten K-12 science teachers and four administrators across two different counties within Virginia. Thematic coding was employed to analyze the findings, and results were validated through member checking with participants. Participants shared that the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to be extremely resilient and flexible to cope with the changing landscape. For science instruction issues of scientific engagement, inquiry instruction, and equity were present for science educators.
Grounding Systemic Functional Linguistics and Critical Theory in Deepening ELL's Discipline Knowledge and Exploring the Praxis of Teaching and Researching Disciplinary Literacy Development: A Book Review
Authors: Sutisna Yanto Elih , Muhamad Ramdani Junjun
Published: October 2022

In the book, Teaching and Researching ELLs’ Disciplinary Literacies: SFL in Action in the Context of US School Reform (2019), Meg Gebhard, professor of Applied Linguistics and co-director of the Secondary English Education Program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA, provides a comprehensive description to second language researchers, multilingual learners, language teachers, and teacher educators of how Halliday's Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) can be applied to give ELLs access to the language and literacies they need to succeed across the curriculum. Throughout the chapters, Gebhard provides convincing evidence that mastering their various grammars and genres (text types) is equally important. This well-referenced book is a valuable resource for practitioners and educators who want to expand their understandings of how language works and how to best support its development in school settings. Gebhard offers a straightforward introduction to SFL-based literacy instruction and discourse analysis. The work is distinctive in its use of highly contextualized examples of how teachers and students utilize texts across the curriculum. This book is also unique because as the reader moves through the chapters, the suggested practices get more detailed and begin to take into account the institutional and community conversations that shape how teaching and learning happen in our public schools.
The Justification for the Existence of Fiduciary Duties in Company Law
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Mihajlović Borko
Published: October 2022

Fiduciary duties are a widely recognized legal institution, and they present one of the most important attempts in law to solve the first agency problem and to constrain broad management powers. The subject of this paper is the issue of the justification for the existence of fiduciary duties, which has been present almost since the inception of this institution. At the beginning, the author presents a short overview of the emergence of fiduciary duties in the Anglo-Saxon law and the legal transplant of these duties to continental Europe. In the next part of the paper the author considers the first aspect of the main issue of the paper that is the justification for the existence of fiduciary duties. The first aspect deals with the various theories dedicated to reason, purpose, and rationale for the existence of fiduciary duties in company law. The second aspect of the issue deals with the modern views, which strive to determine whether the fiduciary duties’ existence in company law is justified at all. Finally – in the conclusion – the author tries to determine the relevance of the questions raised in this paper for Serbian company law.
Роль санітарно-епідеміологічних закладів Збройних Сил України у сфері біологічної безпеки під час воєнних дій
Authors: Savytskyi V. L. , Khyzhnyak М. І. , Narozhnov V. V. , Belov О. А.
Published: October 2022

Мета роботи - аналіз роботи санітарно-епідеміологічних закладів ЗС України у сфері біологічної безпеки країни під час воєнних дій.

Матеріали та методи. Використані чинні нормативно-правові акти та керівні документи щодо організації системи протиепідемічного забезпечення та національної системи біобезпеки, матеріали науково-практичних конференцій, наукові публікації за темою.

Дослідження виконані за допомогою бібліосемантичного, аналітичного методів та системного підходу.

Результати. Під час воєнних дій не виключена можливість застосування противником бактеріологічної зброї проти особового складу військ та мирного населення, що вимагає серйозного ставлення до проведення кваліфікованих санітарно-гігієнічних та протиепідемічних заходів у військових частинах та на етапах медичної евакуації при застосуванні зброї масового ураження, при руйнуванні небезпечних об’єктів інфраструктури народного господарства (санітарно-епідеміологічна розвідка, карантин, обсервація, специфічна індикація бактеріальних засобів, експертиза отруйних, радіоактивних речовин у продуктах та воді). В умовах воєнних дій необхідно уникнути добре спланованої біологічної атаки. Тому надзвичайно важливе значення надається об'єктивній оцінці ризику застосування біологічної зброї. Саме тому важливим розділом роботи санітарно-епідеміологічних закладів Збройних Сил України є готовність і здатність здійснювати лабораторну діагностику біологічних агентів (проводити специфічну індикацію біологічних патогенних агентів).

Висновки. Узагальнюючи наші дослідження, можемо наголосити - для підтримання стану біологічної безпеки необхідне удосконалення державного механізму регулювання, нормативно-правової бази, інституційних спроможностей, підвищення рівня поінформованості та науково-методичне забезпечення здійснення заходів у сфері біобезпеки та біологічного захисту та розроблення і виконання практичних заходів щодо запобігання проникненню, здійснення контролю за поширенням і пом'якшення наслідків поширення біологічних агентів та інвазивних чужорідних видів у Збройних Силах України та державі в цілому.
Ретроспективний аналіз наукових публікацій фармацевтичного журналу за 1959 – 2022 рр. щодо проблеми репродуктивного здоров’я жінок (повідомлення 1: контрацепції та контрацептивні препарати)
Authors: Butko A. Yu. , Voronenko D. V.
Published: October 2022

Вступ. Планування сім’ї включає в себе попередження небажаної вагітності, вільний вибір кількості дітей та часу їх народження залежно від віку і здоров’я батьків. З метою подолання кризових тенденцій, що перешкоджають відтворенню населення, урядом країни прийнята Національна програма планування сім’ї, яка спрямована на зміцнення здоров’я жінок дітородного віку та запобігання небажаній вагітності.

Мета дослідження – ретроспективний аналіз репродуктивного здоров’я жінок з метою поліпшення демографічної ситуації в Україні та аналіз комплексу організаційних та практичних заходів, спрямованих на зміцнення здоров’я жінок шляхом використання контрацептивних препаратів.

Матеріали та методи. Матеріалами дослідження є архівні наукові публікації Фармацевтичного журналу за 1959 - 2022 роки. Дослідження здійснювали з використанням методів контент-аналізу, історико-документального, узагальнення та систематизації даних.

Результати. Проведений нами ретроспективний аналіз публікацій Фармацевтичного журналу з 1959 року щодо репродуктивного здоров’я жінок та планування сім’ї засвідчує важливість протизаплідних засобів, які пропонують відомі фармацевтичні компанії для попередження небажаної вагітності та зменшення кількості абортів, а також попередження деяких захворювань жіночих статевих органів. Важливе місце відіграє поінформованість жінок репродуктивного віку щодо сучасних методів контрацепції та просвітницька робота лікарів акушерів-гінекологів та фармацевтів. Експертна оцінка практичного арсеналу гормональних контрацептивів визначає показники попиту на дану групу засобів. На сучасному етапі системи планування сім’ї в Україні важливою є роль фармацевта у використанні гормональних контрацептивів та раціональному виборі методів контрацепції.

Висновки. Проведено ретроспективний аналіз наукових публікацій Фармацевтичного журналу за 1959 - 2022 роки, узагальнено та систематизовано дані літератури, що знайшли своє відображення у 10 наукових статтях. Виявлено, що репродуктивне здоров’я є важливим показником сприятливих демографічних перспектив нації. Дані ретроспективного аналізу дають можливість оцінити стан здоров’я жінки на етапі попередження небажаної вагітності шляхом використання контрацептивних засобів.      Показано, що альтернативою аборту можна вважати контрацепцію, яка дасть можливість не переривати, а попереджувати небажану вагітність. З прагматичного погляду охорони здоров’я використання оральних контрацептивів є доцільним у сучасній системі планування сім’ї в Україні, яке сприяє зниженню материнської і дитячої смертності, профілактиці захворювань, що передаються статевим шляхом та збереженню здоров'я населення.
Evaluation of the labor potential of industrial enterprises
Authors: Nurmukhametov N. N. , Shametova A. A. , Bulakpay J. M.
Published: October 2022

Improving the quality of labor potential at industrial enterprises is an important issue, especially in the postpandemic period and due to the introduction of digital technologies. The article analyzes the management of the labor potential of industrial enterprises. Its major aim is to develop an algorithm for monitoring the assessment of labor resources as a mechanism for managing the labor potential of industrial enterprises. Data of a local enterprise JSC “UKAZ” for 2019–2021 (the enterprise) were used as the object of labor potential study. The main provisions of the labor resource management theory are considered. The goals and objectives of the modern labor resources management system for large industrial machine-building enterprises of Kazakhstan are determined. The analysis of the structure and dynamics of labor resources, the use of working time of the labor potential, the labor force movement, the structure and dynamics of the enterprise wage fund was carried out. Negative trends have been identified, i.e. a decreasing number of labor potential, a deviation of the labor potential structure from the norm toward exceeding the proportion of managers vis-à-vis workers. Shortcomings in the wage fund formation and distribution are identified. Measures are proposed to improve the labor potential management at an enterprise, i.e. to manage human capital development based on expert management methods and constant monitoring of the state of labor resources and the professional and qualification status of each specialist, his compliance with requirements of the innovative development strategy of the enterprise.
Project approach in public administration: risks and opportunities
Authors: Omarkhanova A. S. , Batyrgozhina Zh. B. , Zholdybayev Y. S.
Published: October 2022

The article considers the issue of the implementation of the project approach in the public service system of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The main legal acts, methodological norms regulating project activity are studied. The authors analyzed the main stages of project activity and international experience in the use of project management in such countries as Germany, Japan, USA, Italy and others.The methods of scientific analysis used, such as content analysis, “SWOT” analysis and others, allowed to identify the main unaccounted risks and factors that have a negative impact on the effectiveness of the decision to use the project approach in the activities of state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The paper proposes measures to neutralize threats and weaknesses in the implementation of project management, and also identifies opportunities and strengths that give impetus to the development of the project approach. Within the framework of the research, scientific works devoted to project management, evaluation of the effectiveness of project activities, practical application of the activity organization tool, as well as the conditions for the success of the project approach in public service were studied. A large base of scientific research in domestic and foreign science confirms the relevance of the research topic, and the widespread use of this method in almost all areas indicates the effectiveness and effectiveness of the project approach. The purpose of the article is to analyze and identify the risks of the process of implementing the project approach in the public service system of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The research hypothesis: the proposed risk reduction measures will accelerate and complete the process of implementing project management in the public service system of Kazakhstan.
Management of innovative development of transit transportation on the railways
Authors: Nurbayeva A. T. , Tolysbayev B. S. , Alimbetov U. S. , Turdieva Z. M.
Published: October 2022

The article discusses the innovative development of transit transportation on the railway transport of Kazakhstan, including the management of domestic, export-import and transit cargo transportation. The study revealed the need to create a modern transport infrastructure of Kazakhstan to attract transit cargo flows. Currently, experts in Kazakhstan identify the following issues for rail transport: limited international transportation, limited technological development, insufficiently developed intermodal transportation, low level of transport and logistics services, incompetent number of vehicles and their outdated fleet. At the same time, logistics makes a significant contribution to GDP in developed countries, while it is still at a low level in Kazakhstan. The article discusses the fundamental changes in all technological and business processes in Kazakhstan’s railway transport, based on the introduction of new rolling stock, efficient technological infrastructure facilities, intelligent transportation process management systems and other technological and organizational innovations. The main feature of railway transport is that it affects the pace and scale of innovation activity at the enterprises of the industry, therefore railways belong to the infrastructure and are focused on their main maintenance. The necessity of these changes in increasing the competitiveness of enterprises in the target industry, increasing the efficiency of their functioning and investment attractiveness is being studied. In this context, one of the important and difficult tasks is to develop approaches to managing the development of innovation activity at the enterprises of the industry. A set of organizational and economic measures is considered in relation to railway transport enterprises by public administration bodies to manage the innovative development of transit transportation, the formation of internal and external conditions for the growth of innovative activity.