bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Control de cambios e importaciones textiles durante el primer peronismo (1946-1955)
Authors: Garibotti María Helena
Published: April 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la incidencia del control de cambios sobre las importaciones de la industria textil durante el primer peronismo (1946-1955). El análisis de la administración del comercio exterior se limitará a las regulaciones sobre las importaciones en base a criterios selectivos -tanto cualitativos como cuantitativos- a través del sistema de permisos previos de cambio, tipos de cambio múltiples, cuotas a la importación y del régimen de “estudio previo en cada caso”. El artículo se propone indagar en torno a los alcances y límites de la política del control de cambios como herramienta para la promoción industrial a partir del análisis de su implementación efectiva desde una perspectiva relacional centrada en la interacción entre burocracia estatal y empresarios textiles.
Movimiento estudiantil mendocino: entre la organización y la represión
Authors: Baigorria Bernal Paula
Published: April 2024

En la década del setenta el movimiento estudiantil universitario mendocino se caracterizó por su solidaridad, politización y organización. Este trabajo retoma algunos sucesos que protagonizó ese colectivo para intentar comprender la represión de la que fueron víctimas sus integrantes. Estos hechos se corresponden con tres momentos. El primero de ellos tiene que ver con las luchas contra el limitacionismo que tuvieron su razón principal en la Ley 17.245. El segundo, se relaciona con la apertura universitaria posibilitada con la llegada de Héctor Cámpora a la presidencia en 1973. Por último, se aborda la reacción conservadora cuyos inicios, en el ámbito educativo, pueden ubicarse en la Misión Ivanissevich y que tuvo su punto de auge en el proceso dictatorial.
Con una metodología cualitativa que implica: el análisis de documentos y artículos periodísticos, el trabajo se propone entender la dureza de la represión del movimiento estudiantil, a la luz de la fortaleza de los lazos organizativos, sociales y comunitarios de ese colectivo.
El papel de las variables internas en la negociación política entre Chile y Bolivia. Lauca y Charaña en perspectiva comparada, 1962-1975
Authors: Quitral Rojas Máximo
Published: April 2024

La literatura histórica sobre Chile y Bolivia reconoce que la relación entre ambos países ha estado mediada por la conflictividad, condición que obstaculiza la resolución de sus conflictos diplomáticos. Por lo mismo, para esta investigación resulta relevante conocer aquellas variables internas que interfieren directamente en un entendimiento bilateral resulta relevante para la presente investigación. El objetivo fundamental de este artículo es conocer las variables que incidieron en las conversaciones diplomáticas sobre el río Lauca y Charaña.
Tradición y reforma en tiempos de transición: la Real Universidad Mayor de San Marcos de Lima a fines del siglo XVIII
Authors: Huidobro Salazar María Gabriela , Casali Fuentes Aldo
Published: April 2024

El artículo revisa, desde la perspectiva de la historia cultural, la trayectoria histórica de la Real Universidad Mayor de San Marcos de Lima en el siglo XVIII, para analizar su proyecto formativo y clima intelectual a la luz de los procesos de reforma impulsados por el rey Carlos III, que desafió la tradición universitaria desde lógicas ilustradas. El período resulta significativo pues, en ese contexto, se formaron intelectualmente algunos de los patriotas que, a comienzos del siglo XIX, lideraron los movimientos autonomistas de las colonias hispanoamericanas.
Classification of Electronics Components using Deep Learning
Authors: Soylu Emel , Kaya İbrahim
Published: April 2024

In this study, we present an advanced electronic component classification system with an exceptional classification accuracy exceeding 99% using state-of-the-art deep learning architectures. We employed EfficientNetV2B3, EfficientNetV2S, EfficientNetB0, InceptionV3, MobileNet, and Vision Transformer (ViT) models for the classification task. The system demonstrates the remarkable potential of these deep learning models in handling complex visual recognition tasks, specifically in the domain of electronic components. Our dataset comprises a diverse set of electronic components, and we meticulously curated and labeled it to ensure high-quality training data. We conducted extensive experiments to fine-tune and optimize the models for the given task, leveraging data augmentation techniques and transfer learning. The high classification accuracy achieved by our system indicates its readiness for real-world deployment, marking a significant step towards advancing automation and efficiency in the electronics industry.
Zynq FPGA-Based Acceleration of Kernelized Correlation Filters via High-Level Synthesis of a Custom DFT Block
Authors: Yetiş Mustafa , Çavuş Enver
Published: April 2024

This study presents a hardware-software co-design implementation of an accelerator for the Kernelized Correlation Filter (KCF) tracking algorithm. Leveraging the High-level synthesis (HLS) and the Zynq heterogeneous platform, the KCF algorithm’s performance is enhanced by using a custom hardware implementation for the computationally intensive Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) operation. Within this framework, a custom combined DFT and inverse DFT IP, named CDFT, is developed and optimized on the Programmable Logic (PL) side of the Xilinx ZCU102 FPGA, whereas the rest of the KCF algorithm is run with customized Petalinux build on the (Processing System) side. To assess real-world performance, a driver for the CDFT IP and a user application were created to measure metrics like Center Location Error (CLE), Intersection over Union (IoU), and Frame per Second (FPS). The designed DFT accelerator achieves a remarkable speedup of 21x compared to a software DFT implementation. At the algorithm level, the KCF accelerator obtains a 6x speed up with negligible precision loss. In comparison to prior studies employing exclusively hardware implementations, the proposed approach demonstrates a high accuracy at a moderate speed, while there exists potential for further optimizations to enhance its performance even further.
Vinícius de Moraes e o Holocausto
Authors: Faingold Reuven
Published: April 2024

Vinícius de Moraes é estudado na literatura brasileira, principalmente em seus poemas, sonetos e textos curtos escritos, na sua maioria, na boemia do Rio de Janeiro. No poema “Balada dos mortos dos campos de concentração”, redigido em 1946, o poeta carioca denuncia de forma veemente a inesquecível tragédia testemunhada na Europa durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Representação literária da comida no shabat
Authors: Saldanha Luís Cláudio Dallier
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho analisa a representação literária da comida no conto “Sabá”, de Mêndele Mocher Seforim, a fim de estabelecer as relações entre tradição-modernidade, sagrado-profano e trabalho-celebração em torno da mesa do shabat. A análise destaca elementos como personagem, tempo e espaço na narrativa para examinar contrastes e tensões que envolvem a alimentação e o prazer da comida, dialogando com tradições literárias e rabínicas.
KINERJA APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA DALAM PENGURUSAN SERTIFIKAT TANAH MELALUI PROGRAM PENDAFTARAN TANAH SISTEMATIS LENGKAP (PTSL) DI KANTOR PERTANAHAN KABUPATEN MINAHASA
Authors: Aube Oldi , Pratiknjo Maria Heny , Tampongangoy Deysi Livy Natalia
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze the performance of state civil servants in obtaining land certificates through the Complete Systematic Land Registration Program (PTSL) at the Minahasa Regency Land Office. This research method uses a qualitative descriptive method, with research indicators consisting of quality, quantity, use of time and work commitment. Data analysis uses steps, namely data reduction, data presentation, levers or withdrawals, and data conclusions. The results showed that the performance of the state civil apparatus who took care of the land through the Complete Systematic Land Registration Program (PTSL) at the Minahasa Regency Land Office, in carrying out their duties and functions on the number of employees where employees who run PTSL were the same employees in carrying out management work. with independent and cross-sector categories, so that it can be said to be included in the unfavorable criteria.
PERILAKU PEDAGANG SAYUR KELILING PADA ERA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI DESA SEA DUA KECAMATAN PINELENG KABUPATEN MINAHASA
Authors: Ratuela Andre Jufandy , Porajouw Oktavianus , Timban Jean Fanny Junita
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine the behavior of mobile vegetable traders during the Covid-19 pandemic era in Sea Dua Village, Pineleng District, Minahasa Regency. The research was carried out from October to December 2021, which was located in Sea Dua Village, Pineleng District, Minahasa Regency. Sampling used accidental sampling and determined as many as 10 mobile vegetable traders who use motorbikes and the purpose of trading locations is in the Village of Sea Dua. The data obtained in this study are primary data by looking at the behavior of mobile vegetable traders in the era of the covid-19 pandemic. The data collection technique that will be carried out in this study is to conduct direct questions and answers to respondents based on a questionnaire (question list) that has been prepared according to research needs. The study used a qualitative descriptive method in the form of a Likert scale. In this study, the highest and lowest scores were determined. The results showed that the behavior of mobile vegetable traders during the Covid-19 pandemic era in Sea Dua Village based on the knowledge of traders about the existence of a pandemic scored (68.75%) in the good category, based on the attitude of traders during the pandemic scored (75%) in the good category, and based on the actions of the trader got a score (55%) in the bad category.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN SINODE GEREJA MASEHI INJILI DI MINAHASA PADA KELOMPOK PELAYANAN LANSIA
Authors: Lahindo Bebi Triwati Natalia Christi , Areros Wiliam A. , Lotulung Leviane J.H.
Published: April 2024

This research aims to identify and to describe the implementation of the policies of the Evangelical Church synod in Minahasa in the elderly service group. This research was conducted at the GMIM Synod Office, Talete Dua, Central Tomohon District, Tomohon City, North Sulawesi. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. The data used are primary data obtained directly from informants and secondary data obtained indirectly. Data were collected through interviews, observation and documentation. The results showed that the Policy Implementation of the GMIM Synod Elderly empowerment service group had implemented several programs that accommodated the elderly in terms of improving relationships, social support as well as aspects of a sense of security, and self-confidence for the elderly in their old age. The obstacles related to the policy of the GMIM Synod Elderly service group management is the unavailability of a managerial center for the empowerment of the elderly in particular, in which there are facilities and infrastructure and a management structure that does not yet have a synodal structural equality level, which causes sometimes the existing programs doesnâ€™t run optimally.
Clinical Management of Male Breast Cancer with A Single Metachronous Cutaneous Metastasis: A Case Report and Review
Authors: Hail Kamel , Benyahia Radia , Benghanem Lounas , Bellik Nabil , Laraba Nazim
Published: April 2024

Any cancer can spread to the skin, a phenomenon typically more common in advanced stages of the disease. However, some tumors can remain clinically silent until the discovery of a cutaneous metastasis, often complicating the diagnosis of the primary tumor, especially if it's a rare tumor like breast cancer in men. It is in this context that we report a case of localized cutaneous metastasis on the scalp, without the presence of other associated clinical signs. Investigations revealed a metastatic breast carcinoma requiring extensive surgical intervention, complemented by adjuvant treatments.
Aplikasi Parenting Berbasis Mobile
Authors: Trisnosami Sri Esti , Wahyuningsih Dian , Zahra Erfian Arum
Published: April 2024

Pola asuh sangat penting bagi perkembangan holistik anak-anak, yang melibatkan upaya sadar pengasuh untuk memberikan perlindungan, pengasuhan, dan menanamkan nilai-nilai moral dan etika sejak bayi hingga dewasa. Namun, kurangnya pengetahuan tentang pengasuhan anak yang efektif sering kali menyebabkan peran orang tua menjadi kurang optimal dan kesalahan yang tidak disengaja. Laporan yang mengkhawatirkan dari Komisi Perlindungan Anak Indonesia (KPAI) mengungkapkan adanya lonjakan pelanggaran hak-hak anak selama pandemi, terutama di lingkungan keluarga. Sebagai tanggapan, Aplikasi Pengasuhan Anak Berbasis Mobile telah dikembangkan untuk menawarkan sumber daya yang dapat diakses dan konten multimedia tentang strategi pengasuhan anak yang efektif. Platform inovatif ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan orang tua dengan pengetahuan yang diperlukan untuk memitigasi pelanggaran hak-hak anak dan kekerasan, serta menciptakan lingkungan yang lebih aman bagi anak-anak untuk berkembang.
Assistência de enfermagem na central de material esterilizado (CME)
Authors: Pereira Pabloena , Lima Lemos Ander Carlos , Cardenes Mesquita Andrew , Libório Frota Carlos Sandro , William Da Silva Carlos , Matos Da Costa Pereira Kethlen
Published: April 2024

A assistência de enfermagem desempenha um papel crucial, assegurando que os processos de esterilização sejam executados de forma eficaz e segura. Tem como objetivo apresentar a importância da Central de material esterilizado no controle da infecção hospitalar. Estudo trata-se do tipo revisão de literatura integrativa. Foram utilizados artigos científicos das bases de dados: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Literatura Latino – Americana em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). Os tipos de estudos selecionados apresentam uma média de 80 % do tipo de estudo de literatura integrativa, 15% do tipo estudo descritivo-exploratório com abordagem quantitativo, 2,5 % do tipo de estudo de análise categorial qualitativa e 2,5 % dp tipo de estudo revisão narrativa da literatura científica, sendo a abordagem metodológica de literatura integrativa presente em mais de 80% dos artigos. A assistência de enfermagem na CME desempenha um papel fundamental na garantia da segurança e eficácia dos processos de esterilização. Sua atuação diligente e especializada contribui significativamente para a prevenção de infecções nos pacientes e para a manutenção de altos padrões de qualidade e segurança na assistência à saúde.
CONSUMO ALIMENTAR, ESTADO NUTRICIONAL E RISCO CARDIOVASCULAR DE ADULTOS E IDOSOS DE UM MUNICÍPIO DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRASIL
Authors: Oliveira Lilian , Scherer Alana Luisa , Martinelli Jessica , Adami Fernanda Scherer , Fassina Patricia
Published: April 2024

As doenças cardiovasculares constituem relevantes problemas de saúde pública. Este estudo objetivou avaliar o consumo alimentar, o estado nutricional e o risco cardiovascular em adultos e idosos que frequentaram uma Unidade Básica de Saúde de um município do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo e transversal realizado entre fevereiro e julho de 2018 com 216 adultos e idosos. Para a verificação da ingestão dietética foram aplicados dois recordatórios alimentares, sendo do dia da semana e outro do final de semana. Para o estado nutricional calculou-se o índice de massa corporal classificado pela Organização Mundial Saúde para adultos e Organização Pan-Americana de Saúde para idosos. O risco cardiovascular foi analisado pela circunferência da cintura, relação cintura/estatura e relação cintura/quadril. A análise estatística considerou um nível de significância máximo de 5% (p≤ 0,05) por meio do software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) versão 22.0. Resultados: A maioria dos indivíduos apresentou excesso de peso (55,6%; n=120) e maior consumo energético (p=0,001), de carboidratos (p=0,001), proteínas (p=0,019) e sódio (p=0,035) por homens em relação às mulheres. O risco cardiovascular foi identificado em 81,1% (n=175), pela circunferência da cintura, bem como pela relação cintura/quadril, 74,1% (n=160), sendo maior entre as mulheres (p=0,001). Na relação cintura/estatura, houve risco cardiovascular associado à obesidade (p=0,001) e sem risco cardiovascular relacionado ao baixo peso e eutrofia (p=0,001). Conclusões: Percebeu-se prevalência de excesso de peso, risco cardiovascular predominante nas mulheres e maior consumo energético, de carboidratos, proteínas e sódio entre os homens.
SARS-COV-2: RESPOSTA IMUNE E O PANORAMA SOBRE OS POTENCIAIS TRATAMENTOS PARA COVID-19
Authors: Campos Anna Júlia Alves da Silva , Duarte Lara Maia , Hostalácio Stela Firmino Soares , Oliveira Bruno Cabral de Lima
Published: April 2024

Analisar os aspectos imunopatológicos associados à infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2, além de discutir as potenciais ferramentas terapêuticas direcionadas aos componentes imunológicos. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica, com buscas realizadas na base de dados PubMed. Foram definidos critérios de inclusão para artigos que investigassem diretamente a resposta imunológica e inflamatória à infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2, excluindo revisões, artigos em idiomas diferentes do inglês e aqueles não relacionados ao sistema imunológico ou à resposta inflamatória. Após uma busca inicial, 735 artigos foram identificados e submetidos a uma triagem com base nos critérios estabelecidos. Ao final , 65 artigos foram selecionados para a revisão final. Resultados: O estudo revelou que os níveis de LDH e PCR diminuíram durante a hospitalização, enquanto a contagem de neutrófilos diminuiu nos pacientes críticos, indicando uma mudança na resposta imunológica. Diversas abordagens terapêuticas, como anticorpos monoclonais e células mesenquimais, foram exploradas para modular a resposta inflamatória, apesar das limitações logísticas e de disponibilidade. Conclusão: São necessários mais estudos para entender o comportamento do SARS-CoV-2 em pacientes graves e suas mutações, visando abordagens terapêuticas baseadas em evidências científicas.
 
Este artigo tem por objetivo realizar uma abordagem abrangente dos aspectos imunopatológicos associados à infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2, discutindo, além disso, as possíveis ferramentas terapêuticas direcionadas aos componentes imunológicos. Foi utilizado como motor de busca a base de dados PubMed para seleção dos artigos, através dos descritores "SARS-CoV-2", "Coronavírus", "COVID-19" e "immune response", "immunity", "immunological markers", "inflammation", "Inflammatory response". Conclui-se que, a partir do estudo da imunologia do SARS-CoV-2, o uso de anticorpos monoclonais, células mesenquimais e outros tratamentos abordados são efetivos em pacientes críticos com o vírus, apesar de desafios logísticos e de disponibilidade.
Physical and mathematical model of friction welding
Authors: Erofeev V.A. , Strakhova E.A.
Published: April 2024

The physical and mathematical model of the friction welding process in the form of a system of differential nonlinear heat conduction equation and a variational problem to determine the pressure distribution and shortening of the rods is proposed. The computer model of the friction welding process of solid cross-section rods on its basis is created. Computer simulation reproduces the main effects observed in the friction welding process: equalization of heat generation intensity in the joint plane; stabilization of the joint temperature when the plastic state of the metal is reached; characteristic sequence of increase, decrease and stabilization of torque during welding.
On issue of effect of rare-earth metals on microhardness and microfragility of borated layers obtained by liquid electrolysis-free boriding on multi-alloy steels
Authors: Ishmametov D.A. , Pomel'nikova A.S.
Published: April 2024

The structure and properties of borated layers obtained on differently alloyed steels in melts with various additions of rare-earth oxides are studied. It is shown that the presence of a rare-earth oxide additive increases depth of borated layers, and also makes it possible to reduce their microhardness from standard values of 1900...2100 HV 0.1 to 1600...1800 HV 0.1 and microfragility: the values of the microfragility index for all studied samples decreased by more than 2 times.
Improvement of centerless grinding process. Part 1. Problem and methodological justifi cation of its solution
Authors: Nepogozhev A.A. , Mokritsky B.Ya. , Anikin V.N. , Skripilev A.A. , Maryin S.B.
Published: April 2024

The need to process hard-to-process corrosion-resistant stainless steels such as steel grade 12Kh18N10T is growing sharply due to the growing demand for such steels. There was a demand for high-performance grinding of blanks of parts made of such steels. The paper discusses the features and results of the development of an abrasive tool for centerless grinding of one of these parts. The possibility of designing and/or selecting abrasive tools for rational and efficient grinding without cauterization with the required accuracy and roughness of processing has been established. Appropriate recommendations have been developed that reduce the complexity of designing (selecting) an abrasive wheel from 1.5 hours to 2 minutes and reduce the defect of parts to 0.1 % due to surface burns and the error of the obtained part dimensions.
Role and Importance of Communication Skills for Engineering Students
Authors: Dr Shobha Tiwari Ray
Published: April 2024

It is absolutely necessary for engineering students to possess skillful communication abilities in order for them to achieve success in both academic and professional settings. In this study work, the complex function that communication skills play in engineering education and practice is investigated, as well as the relevance of these abilities. The purpose of this study is to illustrate the crucial necessity of communication competency for engineering students by evaluating a variety of areas, including but not limited to: cooperation, client engagement, problem-solving, project management, presentations, networking, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. In this paper, we shed light on the ways in which excellent communication skills lead to academic achievement, professional development, and creative contributions to the area of engineering. We do this by drawing upon theoretical frameworks, empirical data, and practical examples.
ФЛОРИСТИЧЕСКИЙ СОСТАВ СОРНЫХ РАСТЕНИЙ ПОСАДОК КАРТОФЕЛЯ
Authors: Акуев Д.И. , Оказова З.П.
Published: April 2024

С целью эффективной организации мероприятий по защите посевов от сорной растительности необходим мониторинг флористического состава сорной растительности. Исследование проводилось в лесостепной зоне Чеченской Республике в 2022 году. Обследовано 250 га картофеля. Обследования проводились на основе Методических указаний по учету и картированию засоренности полей (1980). Тип засоренности смешанный: однолетние – 77,90 %, многолетние, соответственно – 20,46 %. Превалируют поздние яровые сорные растения, что можно объяснить существующей технологией возделывания картофеля. Посадки картофеля имеют сложный тип засоренности. Это говорит о необходимости конкретизации мер борьбы с ними. С точки зрения общей фитосанитарной обстановки особую тревогу вызывает увеличение численности сорных растений семейства Пасленовые.
ГУМУС КАК ОСНОВА ПЛОДОРОДИЯ ПОЧВ ЗЕМЕЛЬ ЧЕЧЕНСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКИ
Authors: Гишкаева Л.С. , Газиев С.А.
Published: April 2024

По своим почвенно-климатическим условиям Чеченская республика весьма разнообразна. Общеизвестно, что основные питательные элементы, используемые растениями для своего развития и образования урожая, сосредоточены в гумусе. В данной статье изложены результаты исследований, на основании которых приводятся данные по содержанию гумуса в почвах, отведенных для сельскохозяйственного использования в различных районах Чеченской республики. Такая оценка пахотных почв, используемых для выращивания культур, позволит сделать заключение об их плодородии и применять приемы для его сохранения и повышения, что в будущем обеспечит возможность получать стабильно высокие урожаи сельскохозяйственных культур.
Вопросами мониторинга пахотных земель на территории Чеченской республики и применения необходимого количества удобрений, а также сроков их внесения в запланированные сроки для увеличения объемов производства продукции растениеводства, занимается ФГБУ САС «Чеченская».
Enhancing patient safety through integrated sensor technology and machine learning for bed-based patient movement detection in inpatient care
Authors: Mayer Jonathan , Jose Rejath , Bekbolatova Molly , Coletti Chris , Devine Timothy , Toma Milan
Published: April 2024

The occurrence of inpatient falls and new-onset seizures are common complications during hospital stays, posing risks to patient safety and potentially leading to prolonged hospital stays and further complications. Given the constraints on medical staff’s ability to provide constant monitoring due to their workload, the implementation of a sensor device equipped with machine learning capabilities to recognize and prevent these events becomes imperative. This study utilized data acquired through the Movella Xsens sensor, which detects real-time motions and 3D movements, in conjunction with the PyCaret machine-learning algorithm. Adult-sized and infant-sized mannequins were used to assess the algorithm’s ability in predicting specific movements associated with breathing, seizures, rolling to the right side, rolling to the left side, rolling off the bed from the left, and rolling off the bed from the right. The study achieved an overall 89% accuracy rate in detecting each specific movement using the combination of PyCaret and Xsens sensors. The application of PyCaret alongside Xsens sensors demonstrates promising results in accurately detecting movements, thereby mitigating falls and post-seizure complications in an inpatient setting, consequently improving patient safety. Further exploration of this technology holds the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery by incorporating it into a trigger alert system capable of promptly warning medical staff of urgent situations through real-time capture and analysis of potentially harmful motions.
Approaching an undetermined diagnosis in the aftermath of rhombencephalitis: A case report
Authors: Chakraborty Debabrata
Published: April 2024

A 49-year-old male patient manifested acute onset increased imbalance, quadriparesis, and speech impairment 1 month after undergoing ventricular-peritoneal shunt for normal pressure hydrocephalus (although magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] of the brain with contrast was otherwise normal), which showed improvement afterward. He had hypercalcemia and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Repeat brain MRI revealed pachymeningitis coupled with rhombencephalitis, while cerebrospinal fluid study unveiled only increased protein level without evidence of active infection. Given these findings, neurosarcoidosis was preliminarily considered a plausible cause of the recent clinical manifestations, and the patient was prescribed methylprednisolone, which led to significant improvement. However, the steroid treatment was discontinued on the revelation that the patient grappled with severe sepsis. Despite an initial improvement following a post-management of sepsis, his condition deteriorated, and he became lost to follow-up after 4 months of initial presentation. An infective etiology was ruled out since his condition improved with steroid. Precluding vasculitis or demyelinating disorder left the physicians with primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma or sarcoidosis as a proper diagnosis based on the fact that the patient experienced deterioration when steroid was excluded from the treatment regimen. This case study portrays a need to conduct a more specific and elaborate investigation, driven by a strong perception to both primary CNS lymphoma and sarcoidosis, to optimize clinical diagnosis, which facilitates the formulation of an appropriate treatment regimen.
Assessment of prenatal care adequacy using different normative criteria in a municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Authors: Martins Rosa Vanessa , Knobel Roxana , Silva de Azevedo Traebert Eliane , Pinto Moehlecke Iser Betine
Published: April 2024

The current study aimed to evaluate the quality of prenatal care and identify associated factors among women admitted for delivery at a public maternity hospital in greater Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. This cross-sectional study included women who had received prenatal care through the Government Unified Health System in the city of São José and had been subsequently admitted to the hospital for delivery from November 2021 to April 2022. Data were obtained from the pregnant women’s booklet, their health records, and a specific questionnaire. The evaluation criteria included the Takeda-modified Kessner index, adapted adequacy of prenatal care utilization index, and Anversa classification. Adequacy was assessed based on pregnancy parameters and the patients’ characteristics. Among the 237 pregnant women in the sample, prenatal care adequacy ranged from 48.5 to 83.1% and was associated with older age, education, referral to high-risk prenatal care (HRPN) (20 – 30% higher prevalence of adequacy), and pregnancy planning. Notably, there was a tendency toward a reduction in the number of examinations (laboratory and physical) during pregnancy. The adequacy rate decreased with the application of stricter normative criteria and in advanced pregnancy stages. In conclusion, prenatal care quality was predominantly adequate, although it varied across indices and was associated with age, education, HRPN, and pregnancy planning.
Associated factors of child wasting among children aged 0 – 23 months in India: Analysis of the National Family Health Survey-5
Authors: Pandey Shivam , Sharma Jyoti , Ali Mumtaj
Published: April 2024

The enduringly high prevalence of child wasting (weight-for-height-2SD) in India is a significant cause for concern. The objective of this study is to identify areas with high incidence of wasting among children aged 0 – 23 months and to uncover the factors influencing wasting among young children in India. The analysis utilized individual and district-level data from the National Family Health Survey-5 in 2019 – 2021. The wasting prevalence exceeding 30% was found in 81 districts, with 501 districts surpassing 15%. Our analysis indicated that children from the poorest households (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.60, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.43 – 1.79), those lacking access to improved sanitation facilities (AOR = 1.18, 95% CI = 1.11 – 1.25), belonging to other backward class families (AOR =1.12, 95% CI = 1.04 – 1.20), and born to mothers with body mass index (BMI) <18.5 (AOR = 1.30, 95% CI = 1.23 – 1.37) faced higher odds of wasting. In addition, low birth weight (<2500 g) increased the odds of wasting by 27% (AOR = 1.27, 95% CI = 1.20 – 1.36). The study further found that a minimum acceptable diet and female gender had protective effects on wasting among children aged 6 – 23 months. These findings underscore the need for a comprehensive programmatic response to addressing wasting in young children. Urgent policies and programmatic actions are warranted, with a specific focus on strengthening the care of low birth weight and premature babies, as well as promoting optimal child feeding practices. There is a call for intensified nutrition services as an integral component of routine health services for mothers. Early identification and management of wasting and counseling during pre-conception and pregnancy should be prioritized.
CRAFTS AND ARTS OF THE NOMADIC PEOPLES OF RUSSIA AND CHINA IN THE CONTEXT OF SEMIOTICS AS A RESEARCH METHOD. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: ZHANG YING
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the figurative systems of jewelry art of nomads of Russia and China, which shows that these cultures were intertwined due to a mobile lifestyle, active interchanges. They absorbed signs and symbols from each other, repeated them and reinterpreted them. The most common in the design of jewelry, as well as other objects of applied creativity, were plaiting, images of predators rolled into a ring, as well as rosettes of petals. They were united by the function of a talisman and a demonstration of the social status of the bearer. Thus, it can be assumed that a single artistic tradition functioned everywhere, conditioned by common mythological and magical ideas.
INFORMATION POTENTIAL OF ARCHIVAL MATERIALS OF THE 17TH-18TH CENTURIES: POSSIBILITIES FOR STUDYING TAX POLICY IN RELATION TO THE INDIGENOUS POPULATION OF PRIKAMYE
Authors: KOSMOVSKAYA ANNA
Published: April 2024

The article examines materials from central and local archival institutions in Russia, which contain information about the indigenous population of Prikamye in the 17th-18th centuries. The study of the socio-economic history of the inhabitants of Prikamye, tax policy in relation to the Russian and indigenous population involves the use of reports from local and central institutions (mandatory huts, voivodeship and provincial offices, the Senate and others). Source research gaps associated with the loss of part of the documents (the order of the Kazan Palace or the Board of Revenues) are compensated by turning to other funds of the Russian archives. Directions for archival search for information related to the state tax policy towards the indigenous population of Prikamye are proposed.
Discovery of the Naturally Occurring Pure CaTiO3 Cubic Perovskite from Tazheran Massif
Authors: Sun Jing , Liu Jin , Liu Fuyang , Sklyarov Eugene , Mitchell Ross N.
Published: April 2024

As the parent compound of the perovskite-structured family and an analogue of davemaoite CaSiO3 in Earth’s lower mantle, CaTiO3 perovskite is widely used in electronic ceramic materials, immobilizing radioactive waste, and geosciences. Here we report the discovery of a natural pure CaTiO3 perovskite-C in calc-silicate veins in brucite marble in the Tazheran Massif, Russia. The mean composition of perovskite-C is 97 wt% total CaO and TiO2, and minor impurities of Na, Al, and Zr, yielding the chemical formula CaTi0.97Al0.01Na0.01Zr0.01O3. The cubic crystal structure—Pmm, Z = 1: a = 3.8301 Å, V = 56.19 (2) Å3 (ρ = 4.019 g/cm3) has been refined to R1 = 0.0451. Compared with the cubic perovskite discovered in Israel, the cubic perovskite discovered in this study is very pure in Ca and Ti. The naturally occurring perovskite-C from Tazheran implies that the host skarn might have experienced high-temperature (> 1247–1374 °C) metamorphism and/or metasomatism at an early stage. Moreover, the discovery of natural perovskite-C also draws attention to considering crystal-structure-related matrix effects in the future of in situ U-Pb geochronology, especially using Tazh international perovskite standards.
LED: Un espacio maleable e innovador de investigación artística (Parte 1, 2019-2022)
Authors: Rojas Amador Paula
Published: April 2024

Este texto presenta al Laboratorio escénico digital (LED) de la Escuela de Arte Escénico de la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, como un espacio de investigación y formación artística alrededor del vínculo entre arte y tecnología. A través de la presentación de algunas de las investigaciones desarrolladas por personas académicas y estudiantes, durante el año 2021 y aquellas aún hoy en curso, se busca cuestionar la integración de los medios digitales en el arte a la luz del paradigma contemporáneo en el cual la compenetración en estos medios toma un papel relevante en la construcción dramatúrgica, poética y/o estética de la creación artística.
The Relationship of Mothers’ Knowledge of Basic Immunization with Babies’ Immunization Status in Toboali Puskesmas of South Bangka Regency
Authors: Fabellandari Vaquita , Hein Intan Wulandari
Published: April 2024

Immunization is the process by which a person is immune or resistant to infectious diseases, usually with the vaccine. The aim of research is to find out how the relationship between maternal knowledge about basic immunization with the complete basic immunization in infants at Toboali South Bangka Regency Health Center. This research was conducted with cross sectional analytic method. The population in this study were 73 respondents, who were in accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria that have been established by researchers. Distribution rate of mothers knowledge of basic immunization in Puskesmas Toboali South Bangka Regency, with a yield of 47.95% had less knowledge of good and amounted to 52.05% of respondents had good knowledge. Mother's attitudes unfavorable category amounted to 41.09%, both categories amounted to 58.91% and the mother acts unfavorable category by 53% while both categories by 47%. The results of the study with square chi showed significant association between maternal knowledge about basic immunization with complete basic immunization is based on statistical analysis chi square correlation with the value x2 = 9.272 with significant value that can be accepted where the value of p = 0.002 ( α) of 0.05 (p < 0.05).To the health officer on duty in the village of Toboali is expected to continue immunization activities by running Posyandu activities on a monthly basis, and remain members the latest information about immunization.
Employees’ Motivation and Local Governments Performance in Tanzania: A Case Mvomero District Council
Authors: Njunwa Kelvin
Published: April 2024

Employee motivation is a universal concept that is accepted by human resource practitioners as a tool to improve organizational performance. This study sought to examine the effects of employee motivation in improving performance in local governments in Tanzania. The study aims at examining the contribution of employee motivation to local governments in Tanzania. This paper adopted a research case design whereby Mvomero District Council was the case study. A sample size of 78 respondents was taken for the study. The study adopted a mixed approach whereby qualitative and quantitative approaches in the data collection process. The data was collected through key informant interviews and questionnaires. The findings revealed that the majority of the respondents were negative about the employee motivation provided in Mvomero District Council, especially at ward and village levels. The findings also, found that there is a positive relationship between employees’ motivation and employees’ performance. The higher the employee’s motivation the higher the employee’s performance. The study indicated that employees are motivated by financial motivation rather than non-financial motivation. The study concluded that there is a greater relationship between employee performance and employee motivation and employees in rural settings are less motivated compared to their counterparts in an urban setting. The study recommended that the government incentives policies should be reversed not only to motivate top management levels and consider middle and lower levels employees. The study also, recommended for the Mvomero District Council to improve the working conditions of the employees who are working in remote areas
Saving and Credit Cooperatives Services and Socio-economic Empowerment of Women in Temeke Municipality, Tanzania
Authors: Mbunda Kastory Abel
Published: April 2024

The majority of the SACCOS clientele consists of low-income women who form solidarity groups to obtain credit. However, poverty has persisted among women and their communities for a very long time. This study assessed the financial services that SACCOS offer to women and the impacts that SACCOS have on women's empowerment and household livelihoods in Temeke Municipality, Tanzania. Focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) were used in a qualitative research design to gather primary data from female members of the selected SACCOS (Mbagala Lutheran and KIUMA) on the research issue. The survey found that women use SACCOS for a wide range of services, such as savings accounts, low-cost loans, options for investing and financial advisory services. Additionally, the study revealed that SACCOS have both non-financial and financial impacts on women's empowerment and household livelihoods, including greater financial security through saving and insurance products, strengthening of financial literacy and decision-making skills among women, empowerment through participation in SACCOS leadership and decision-making, business development through access to capital and credits from SACCOS, and enhanced household ability to meet basic and material needs. This study concludes that it is through its services that SACCOS is an instrumental entity in addressing the financial inclusion gap, especially for women in Tanzania. Moreover, it is recommended based on this study that, apart from mere financial services, SACCOS and other microfinance institutions should invest in education and financial advisory services to assist women in making wise financial decisions, such as budgeting and making productive investments of capital. This is because women save more in SACCOS; however, a large number of them have continuously been trapped in a vicious cycle of financial debt, poverty, and dependency syndrome
A Mathematical Algorithm for Improving the Medical Image
Authors: Padcharoen Anantachai , Kitkuan Duangkamon
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we present a hybrid model based on total generalized variation (TGV) and shearlet with non-quadratic fidelity data terms for blurred images corrupted by impulsive and Poisson noises. Numerical experiments demonstrate that the proposed can reduce the staircase effect while preserving edges and outperform classical TV-based models in the peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR).
A Comprehensive Survey on the Data-Driven Approaches used for Tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Salameh Walid , Surakhi Ola M. , Khanafseh Mohammad Y.
Published: April 2024

The current evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fueled by the massive data sources generated by the Internet of Things (IoT), social media, and a diverse range of mobile and web applications. Machine learning (ML) and deep learning become the key to analyzing these data intelligently and developing complementary intelligent data-driven services in the healthcare sector. The world witnessed many AI-enabled tools that contributed to fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerated with unprecedented accuracy the development and the deployment of many countermeasures. The main objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive survey on the role of AI and ML methods in the healthcare sector. The study offers cases on how AI/ML can arm the world against future pandemics. Specifically, the study presents all available datasets, the main research problems related to COVID-19, and the solutions that AI and ML technologies offer. Finally, based on the analysis of the current literature, the limitations and open research challenges are highlighted. Our findings show that AI and ML technologies can play an essential role in COVID-19 forecasting, prediction, diagnosis, and analysis. In comparison, most of the previous works did not deploy a comprehensive framework that integrates the ML and DL with network security. This work emphasizes the mandate of including network security in all COVID-19 applications and providing complete and secure healthcare services.
Työn rajaaminen ja vaikutusvalta hoitotyön esihenkilötyössä
Authors: Toivanen Minna , Yli-Kaitala Kirsi , Selander Kirsikka , Laitinen Jaana
Published: April 2024

Sosiaali- ja terveysala on kohdannut 2020-luvulla suuria muutoksia ja haasteita, mikä on kuormittanut alan esihenkilöitä. Hoitotyön esihenkilöiden työnkuvat ovat laajentuneet ja käyneet epäselviksi. Tutkimme vuonna 2022 kerättyjen hoitotyön esihenkilöiden haastattelujen (N=20) pohjalta, millaiset edellytykset esihenkilöillä on rajata ja hallita omaa työtään. Tarkastelemme rajojen hallintaa vaikutusvallan käsitteen pohjalta sisällönanalyysiä käyttäen. Hoitotyön esihenkilöiden vaikutusvalta näyttäytyy hyvin kapeana, kun puhutaan omista työtehtävistä suhteessa organisaation rakenteisiin. Työtä on liikaa, työt sanellaan ylhäältä päin ja oma työnkuva on epäselvä, jolloin mahdollisuus tehdä oma työ hyvin vaarantuu. Sen sijaan suhteessa kollegoihin työ koetaan yhteisenä asiana, josta otetaan kollektiivisesti vastuuta. Työtovereiden kanssa keskustellaan työn rajoista, töitä tasataan ja etsitään yhdessä ratkaisuja liiallisen työkuorman hallintaan. Suhteessa omaan itseen työn rajaaminen on puolestaan itsenäisiä päätöksiä, rohkeutta ja joskus hallitsematonta ajatusten virtaa, mutta myös jotakin, jota voi oppia. Työn rajaaminen on kokemuksen myötä karttunutta ammattitaitoa, ymmärrystä nähdä olennainen ja hyväksyä se, että jotain tärkeää rajautuu ajoittain ulkopuolelle.
Uskomuksia vai tosiasiallisia muutostarpeita? Arvio hallituksen työpoliittisesta päätöksenteosta
Authors: Ojala Satu , Sippola Markku
Published: April 2024

Petteri Orpon kesällä 2023 muodostama hallitus perustelee aikomiaan sosiaaliturvan ja työntekijöiden aseman heikennyksiä taloudellisella välttämättömyydellä vedoten siihen, että kilpailukykymme ja työllisyytemme on heikommalla tolalla kuin verrokkimaissa. Puheenvuoromme ensimmäisessä osassa vertailemme Suomea eri indikaattorien valossa muihin OECD-maihin. Toiseksi käymme läpi hallituksen reformien todennäköisiä vaikutuksia ja kolmanneksi keskustelemme työmarkkinoiden tosiasiallisista muutostarpeista. Arvioimme, että Orpon hallituksen reformeilla irtaudutaan pohjoismaisesta perinteestä. Tarvittavien muutosten ydin löytyisi pohjoismaisen aktiivisen työvoimapolitiikan juurilta: investoinneista työikäisen väestön inhimilliseen pääomaan. Työikäisen väestön taidot eivät lisäänny sosiaaliturvaleikkauksilla, työttömien terveys ei parane eikä muutoksilla vastata työmarkkinoiden kohtaanto-ongelmaan.
Afghanistan And The Terror Threat In Central Asia
Authors: Shay Shaul
Published: April 2024

A United Nations sanctions monitoring team, warned in a report in June 2023 that the Taliban “have not delivered on the counter-terrorism provisions” in the Doha Accords, the agreement that paved the way for the withdrawal of U.S. forces and two years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan the country is again devolving into a hotbed of terrorism activity that is already beginning to affect the region. Central Asian states are deeply concerned about regional security and potential terrorist threats emanating from Afghanistan and remained on guard against violent extremist elements from Afghanistan crossing their borders or committing cross-border rocket attacks, as well as the potential threat posed by returning citizens who traveled to Iraq or Syria to fight with terrorist groups. Most of the Central Asian countries remained suspicious of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, but they adopted a pragmatic policy of strengthening the defense of their borders with Afghanistan on the one hand and negotiating with the Taliban regime on the other. Tajikistan’s primary concerns are with ISIS-K and Jamaat Ansarullah, which operates from Afghanistan and seeks to overthrow the Tajik government and to establish an Islamic emirate. Unlike Afghanistan’s other neighbors, which adopted cautious stances vis-à-vis the new rulers in Kabul, Dushanbe has been vocal in its criticism, describing the Taliban regime as a threat to regional stability and slamming it for being non-inclusive.
THEORETICAL BASIS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SODIUM SILICATE PENTAHYDRATE
Authors:   Bukhara Engineering and Technology Institute, Uzbekistan, Salimovich Rakhmatov Marat
Published: April 2024

In this article, we look at the cutting-edge research and innovation that is transforming the sodium silicate pentahydrate production landscape. We will explore the basic conditions and scientific principles behind this technology, providing a comprehensive overview of the process from liquid glass processing to the production of the pentahydrate product. Additionally, we'll look at the potential economic, environmental and industrial impacts of this homegrown advance, illuminating how it could reshape the global sodium silicate market.