bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Associations of Kidney Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Biomarkers with Markers of Inflammation in Individuals with CKD
Authors: Trujillo Jacquelyn , Alotaibi Manal , Seif Nay , Cai Xuan , Larive Brett , Gassman Jennifer , Raphael Kalani L. , Cheung Alfred K. , Raj Dominic S. , Fried Linda F. , Sprague Stuart M. , Block Geoffrey , Chonchol Michel , Middleton John Paul , Wolf Myles , Ix Joachim H. , Prasad Pottumarthi , Isakova Tamara , Srivastava Anand
Published: April 2024

Key Points

Lower baseline apparent diffusion coefficient, indicative of greater cortical fibrosis, correlated with higher baseline concentrations of serum markers of inflammation.

No association between baseline cortical R2* and baseline serum markers of inflammation were found.

Baseline kidney functional magnetic resonance imaging biomarkers of fibrosis and oxygenation were not associated with changes in inflammatory markers over time, which may be due to small changes in kidney function in the study.

Background

Greater fibrosis and decreased oxygenation may amplify systemic inflammation, but data on the associations of kidney functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) measurements of fibrosis (apparent diffusion coefficient [ADC]) and oxygenation (relaxation rate [R2*]) with systemic markers of inflammation are limited.

Methods

We evaluated associations of baseline kidney fMRI-derived ADC and R2* with baseline and follow-up serum IL-6 and C-reactive protein (CRP) in 127 participants from the CKD Optimal Management with Binders and NicotinamidE trial, a randomized, 12-month trial of nicotinamide and lanthanum carbonate versus placebo in individuals with CKD stages 3–4. Cross-sectional analyses of baseline kidney fMRI biomarkers and markers of inflammation used multivariable linear regression. Longitudinal analyses of baseline kidney fMRI biomarkers and change in markers of inflammation over time used linear mixed-effects models.

Results

Mean±SD eGFR, ADC, and R2* were 32.2±8.7 ml/min per 1.73 m2, 1.46±0.17×10−3 mm2/s, and 20.3±3.1 s−1, respectively. Median (interquartile range) IL-6 and CRP were 3.7 (2.4–4.9) pg/ml and 2.8 (1.2–6.3) mg/L, respectively. After multivariable adjustment, IL-6 and CRP were 13.1% and 27.3% higher per 1 SD decrease in baseline cortical ADC, respectively. Baseline cortical R2* did not have a significant association with IL-6 or CRP. Mean annual IL-6 and CRP slopes were 0.98 pg/ml per year and 0.91 mg/L per year, respectively. Baseline cortical ADC and R2* did not have significant associations with change in IL-6 or CRP over time.

Conclusions

Lower cortical ADC, suggestive of greater fibrosis, was associated with higher systemic inflammation. Baseline kidney fMRI biomarkers did not associate with changes in systemic markers of inflammation over time.
Gender and education as factors for determining the verbal-visual affiliation of individuals
Authors: Spasova Lyubomira
Published: April 2024

Gender and education are two of the socio-demographic characteristics that are studied to establish individual differences in personality. The purpose of the present research is to determine the susceptibility of individuals to the VVQ, adapted and modified from Kirby et al., and to show the influence of gender and education in the segmentation of verbalizers, visualizers, and dreamers. In the study, a valid and reliable instrument for measuring susceptibility to VVQ, prepared in advance by the author, was applied. The results of the analysis of variance (ANOVA) have showed a strong susceptibility of respondents to the Verbalizer Scale of women, as well as susceptibility to the Dreamer Scale of men. When considering the influence of education on VVQ, it was found that respondents with a master's degree were highly visual, and respondents with a doctoral degree were highly verbal. On Dreamer Scale, susceptibility was greatest again among respondents with a doctoral degree. The results of the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) indicated that male advertising consumers with a master's degree were more receptive to the Verbalizer Scale, as were female respondents with a doctoral degree relative to all other target groups. These scientific results can be useful for advertisers, marketers, as well as specialists in cognitive psychology.
The use of innovative technologies for teaching the humanities
Authors: Pak Antonina , Lebid Olha , Volkova Nataliia , Karpova Maryna
Published: April 2024

The study of the flipped classroom methods is important for improving the quality of education and the effectiveness of learning in the context of modern technological changes and growing interest in distance education. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the use of the flipped classroom model in learning a foreign language for professional purposes. Testing was used to diagnose the effectiveness of assimilation of educational material, which included various types of tasks: multiple response, error correction, matching, fill in the blanks, open-ended tasks, completed responses. The total number of tasks is 25 (5 for each type) and questionnaires to determine the level of satisfaction with educational video materials and online learning. Tests and questionnaires were pre-validated according to the research objectives. The obtained results (χ2emp = 8.095 > χ2 0.05 = 7.815) gave grounds to conclude that the blended learning model of flipped classroom in the development of foreign language competence is more effective than traditional learning. The experiment showed that this format helps students implement an individual learning trajectory, which contributes to improving academic performance. It was determined that the effectiveness of using this model depends on the quality of video materials and students’ ability to organize their own independent work. The prospects of further research фку the study of the influence of the application of the flipped classroom model on the students’ learning motivation.
Implementation of virtual reality in foreign language teaching
Authors: Bosa Vita , Marieiev Dmytro , Balalaieva Olena , Krokhmal Alla , Solovei Anna
Published: April 2024

The article highlights the main features of the virtual educational environment, the advantages and formats of using virtual reality in learning a foreign language. The purpose of the article is to study the role and possibilities of virtual reality as a necessary component in learning a foreign language.

The methodological concept is aimed at shaping the role and capabilities of virtual reality as a necessary component in foreign language learning.

The results of the study show the importance of the main modules of the multimedia virtual environment for learning cultures and languages in institutions of higher education; the technology of writing a pedagogical script for a computerized course is proposed for the design of distance courses for learning a foreign language, the construction of a high-quality virtual language environment, and the methods of using virtual reality tools are presented.

The experimental work was devoted to the study of the role and possibilities of virtual reality as a necessary component in learning a foreign language; the degree of change in the memory of students of higher education, operational characteristics of thinking, perception in the process of using virtual reality educational programs. The change of attention, which is closely related to the functioning of cognitive processes, was also studied.
Modern education: key factor in global innovation in higher education
Authors: Ihnatenko Nataliia , Myronenko Natalia , Yakymenko Svitlana , Abramova Oksana , Lisovskyi Volodymyr
Published: April 2024

The role of education in the educational space of a higher school is shown and it is measured as a aspect in the international procedure of informatization of higher education. The main features of modern society and the main trends that change the image of education are highlighted. The leading models of the educational progression as a factor of the global process of informatization of higher education, which are built based on network computer technologies, are considered. For quality education, the main criteria for selecting means of organizing the educational process are recognized; basic didactic and specific principles. Positive features of modern education are emphasized. Finding effective ways to improve higher education, is considered a factor of the global informatization process. A survey of students of various specialties in institutions of higher education was conducted to find out the key traditions of global quality training of future competitive specialists in the innovative process of higher education. The prospects for the growth of modern education and the ways and means of education, which allow for a complete restructuring of the educational sector, improve and even change the educational process, are considered. The essence of today's most accessible and effective online education projects is revealed.
From high-performance work systems to retention: the engagement, proactivity, and performance bridge
Authors: Khalid Komal , Boraji Amna Jamal
Published: April 2024

This quantitative study explores the effects of high-performance work systems on employee retention through individual factors such as job engagement, employee proactive behavior, and employee performance. The study utilizes a sample of 279 employees employed in the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia. For hypotheses testing, structural equational modeling was used through SmartPLS4. The findings highlight the influence of HPWS on increased employee proactive behavior, employee performance, and job engagement, resulting in increased employee retention. Additionally, a serial indirect effect of employee proactive behavior, job engagement, and employee performance was found to positively influence the relationship between high-performance work systems and employee retention. High-performance work systems can promote job engagement in Saudi organizations by offering challenging work, autonomy, skill development, and performance feedback. Engaged workers stay longer. Job engagement promotes a positive work environment and community, which increases employee retention. Employee proactive behavior also makes employees feel valued and invested in their work, which can increase retention. The study enhances current knowledge on the role of high-performance work systems in the Saudi healthcare sector considering Vision 2030 by examining the potential mediators between high-performance work systems and employee retention.
Ensuring transparency and publicity of local budgets in Ukraine in the face of new challenges
Authors: Barida Nadiia , Demydenko Liudmyla , Nakonechna Yuliіa , Tretiak Diana , Miedviedkova Nataliia
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the essence and features of transparency and publicity of local budgets in Ukraine and abroad using advanced foreign experience. The need to ensure transparency and publicity of local budgets is substantiated. International ratings of openness and transparency of local budgets are considered. Successful projects and practices in ensuring budget transparency and publicity are analyzed. The features of ensuring budget transparency and publicity in war conditions are determined. Recommendations are proposed to increase the transparency and publicity of local budgets in Ukraine in the face of new challenges.
To achieve the goals of this article, general scientific and special methods were used, such as the structural-functional method (to study individual tools, successful projects, and practices in ensuring transparency and publicity of local budgets), comparison method (comparison of data openness across countries, successful projects, and practices in ensuring budget transparency and publicity). All this made it possible to develop measures to ensure transparency and publicity of local budgets in Ukraine in the face of new challenges.
Organized crime in the global context: emerging threats and effective responses
Authors: Nekoz Andrii , Vasyliuk Anatolii , Danylevska Yuliia , Beseda Dmytro , Hrynkiv Oleksandra
Published: April 2024

The research paper outlines several issues related to the impact that the organized crime nowadays has on global community. Various issues of “group” criminality, its goals and motivations are discussed at length. The difficulty of precisely defining such phenomenon is explored. Two major pieces of international legislation, the United Nations Convention against Organized Crime and the EU Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA of 24 October 2008, are discussed in order to reveal some key parameters for introducing national criminal law provisions against organized crime.
By using comparative and other research methods, American, Mexican and Ukrainian approaches to outlining issues of organized crime and responding to them are explained. As a role model, historical roots, structural model and impact of Mafia-type organizations in the United States have been outlined. Also, successful impact of the U.S. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act on such types of criminal activity has been revealed.
Finally, the structure of criminal community in Ukraine as a typical form of organized crime in this country has been described through the legal analyses of its five key elements.
Gestión del conocimiento: aproximación a sus actividades en el sector hotelero
Authors: García Román Alberto Quijano , Cortés Roger Manuel Patrón , Chuc Giselle Guillermo , Martínez Fidel Ramón Alcocer
Published: April 2024

El sector turismo es reconocido por su contribución a la economía de los países y la generación de empleos, sin embargo enfrenta los efectos de la globalización que favorece el intercambio de servicios con calidad a nivel internacional,  en este sentido se requiere empresas que salvaguarden el conocimiento adquirido o generado como consecuencia de su operación y que como parte de su planeación estratégica se convierta en una ventaja competitiva para permanecer y desarrollarse dentro del mercado. Las mipymes turísticas de Campeche, requieren evolucionar para convertirse en organizaciones globales y prepararse para ofrecer los servicios demandados por los visitantes nacionales y extranjeros, con una visión de largo plazo. Esta investigación tiene como objetivo central identificar las actividades de gestión del conocimiento que desarrollan las mipymes del sector hotelero así como la perspectiva que tienen sobre la misma los gerentes de las organizaciones participantes; el estudio es de tipo descriptivo con  diseño  no experimental transversal, sus resultados señalan que la adquisición y almacenamiento son las actividades con mayor desarrollo y que el índice de percepción denota la poca importancia que los gerentes otorgan a este proceso como posible ventaja competitiva.
An Audit on the Role of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) in High Risk of Invasion DCIS and Encysted Papillary Carcinoma
Authors: Sulieman Mona , Davies Matthew , Arabiyat Hamza , Ali Hussein , Alyahya Ghadah , Potiszil Kali , Abbas Imran , Brown Iain , King Polly , English Rachel , Drew Philip
Published: April 2024

Background: The incidence of breast ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) has been increasing; it currently represents up to 20-25% of all breast carcinomas. Encysted papillary cancer (EPC) is a rare form of breast carcinoma previously compared to DCIS which has been shown to present histologically with invasion of the basement membrane and even metastasis.Aims:Our objective was to define a ‘high risk’ group of patients with pre-op diagnosis of non-invasive cancer undergoing breast conserving surgery (BCS), who would then benefit from SLNB.
Methods: A retrospective data collection including all the patients with DCIS over the last 5 years was performed. High risk was defined as: Extensive micro-calcification>40mm or any mass forming DCIS. EPC patients were collected via a Winpath search.
Prospects for the Use of Remote and Telemedicine Developments in Otorhinolaryngology: A Literature Review
Authors: Владимирова Т.Ю. , Фатенков О.В. , Мартынова А.Б.
Published: April 2024

В статье описаны возможности современных дистанционных и телемедицинских разработок при ведении пациентов оториноларингологического профиля. Приведенные данные исследований отражают возможные преимущества дистанционного наблюдения по сравнению с традиционными подходами к ведению пациентов. Внедрение дистанционных и телемедицинских технологий может способствовать оптимизации взаимодействия между первичной и специализированной медицинской помощью, потенциально сократить количество направлений, ускорить оказание помощи лицам с выявленной лор-патологией на этапе первичной медико-санитарной помощи. Новые разработки, включая подходы машинного обучения с использованием цифровых устройств, могут способствовать перераспределению задач, самопомощи, телемедицине и клинической помощи. На основании современных научных данных и уровня возможностей технических средств необходимы разработка и совершенствование отечественных дистанционных технологий, в частности телемедицинских аппаратно-программных комплексов, направленных на улучшение контроля хронических неинфекционных заболеваний лор-органов.

The article describes the possibilities of modern remote and telemedicine developments when treating otolaryngological patients. These studies highlight the possible benefits of remote monitoring compared with traditional approaches to patient management. The introduction of remote and telemedicine technologies can help optimize the interaction between primary and specialized medical care, potentially reduce the number of referrals, and speed up the provision of care to persons with identified ENT pathologies at the stage of primary health care. New developments, including machine learning approaches using digital devices, can facilitate task reassignment, self-care, telemedicine and clinical care. Based on modern scientific data and the level of capabilities of technical means, it is necessary to develop and improve domestic remote technologies, in particular telemedicine hardware and software systems aimed at improving the control of chronic non-infectious diseases of the ENT organs.
Synthesis of magnetite and her used by AgNO3 remove from aqueous system
Authors: Márquez-Valdez Clara
Published: April 2024

Today pollution is an important problem that must be
addressed, in this sense adsorption processes are a
methodology that is usually used to remove different
pollutants such as anions, cations and organic compounds.
There is a great diversity of adsorbents ranging from
porous oxides, metallic networks and polymeric
membranes; magnetite and its composites have been
shown to be adsorbent materials for the removal of various
contaminants. The present work shows the study of the
removal of Ag(I) from aqueous systems with Fe3O4
synthesized from precipitation processes. The magnetite
showed an adsorption capacity of 19.84 mgg-1 according
to the Langmuir adsorption model, a KL of 0.143 Lmg-1
,
the partition coefficient showed a favorable adsorption
with values between 0.1-0.01 and an endothermic Gibbs
free energy. of 4.8 KJmol-1
. The kinetics of adsorption is
carried out using a second order system, observing a
decrease in the magnitude of the rate constant (K2) with
the initial concentration of Ag(I), which suggests that the
adsorption process at concentrations elevated is limited by
the intra-particle diffusion of the system
Framework for addressing the challenges of digitalization in organizations
Authors: Pérez-Jiménez Carlos
Published: April 2024

Many organizations are currently making efforts to
achieve digital transformation, but a high percentage do
not achieve the expected results. The aim of this article is
to outline the actions that, according to existing literature,
should be implemented in organizations to face the
challenge of digitalization. A classification of barriers to
digitalization is proposed and a conceptual framework
that covers four categories, each of which comprises five
phases. Each phase describes the actions that could be
undertaken within organizations. The suggested actions
are discretionary, which means that there is the freedom
to choose among them depending on the nature and
requirements of each organization. The contribution of
this work consists in the integration of elements from
various perspectives, models and frameworks into a
logical and coherent structure to address the challenges of
digitalization in organizations.
Richness and conservation of the birdlife of the municipality of San Felipe Orizatlan, Hidalgo, Mexico
Authors:   Instituto Tecnológico de Huejutla, Valencia-Herverth J.,
Published: April 2024

Between 2020 and 2021, a bird inventory was conducted in the municipality of San Felipe Orizatlán, Hidalgo. A total of 213 bird species were recorded through visual and auditory observations, captures, collections and photographic records. We found 136 resident species, 41 species catalogued as winter visitors, 17 species considered as winter passage visitors, 10 migratory species, nine species are summer visitors and 12 bird species have populations with more than one seasonality category. In the case of 15 species in some category of endemism for Mexico, including four species exclusive to the country. In addition, 28 species were identified in risk categories according to the Mexican Official Standard, three of which are considered in danger of extinction. The analysis of species by vegetation type showed that the greatest richness was found in the secondary vegetation of the medium subperennial rainforest with 126 species, followed by the preserved medium subperennial rainforest with 86 species, riparian vegetation with 83 species, urban areas with 69 species and tropical oak forests with 60 species. In conclusion, the municipality of San Felipe Orizatlán has a high richness of both resident and migratory species that should be protected, especially the sites with relatively conserved vegetation cover that can serve as habitat for species that are in some category of risk
Agroecological management of flora for pollinator reserves in Metztitlán, Hidalgo
Authors:   Unidad Académica Metztitlán, Universidad Politécnica de Francisco I. Madero, Martínez-Lara F.,
Published: April 2024

La Vega de Metztitlán is part of the Barranca de Metztitlán Federal Biosphere Reserve in the state of Hidalgo. There, the most important economic activity is agriculture, since 73% of the population of the municipalities that make up the area grow beans, corn, green beans, zucchini, tomato, chili, sorghum and walnut. The indiscriminate use of agrochemicals due to the implementation of three production cycles per year has caused a considerable reduction in beneficial fauna and a decrease in yields due to low or no natural pollination. With the objective of preserving pollinating insects in the Metztitlán ravine, an agroecological plot was established at the Universidad Politécnica Francisco I. Madero, Metztitlán Academic Unit, under strictly ecological management with the rational use of natural resources, as well as a control of pests and diseases based on plant extracts. For this purpose, the cultivation of sunflower (Helianthus annus) was implemented as part of the strategy to attract pollinating insects and thus determine their incidence. The results showed the presence of Hymenoptera in 90%, Lepidoptera, Coleoptera and Hemiptera 3% respectively in each order. For the prevention and control of pests, chili extract plus garlic was used, which had 95% efficiency. The agroecological management of crops is a sustainable alternative for the preservation, attraction and increase in the incidence of pollinating insects, considerably increasing final yields
Evaluation of the monitoring of the asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama in the orange zone of Querétaro
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Obregón-Zuñiga Javier Alejandro
Published: April 2024

The Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, in complex with the phytopathogenic bacteria Candidatus liberibacter asiaticus, causes Huanglongbing disease that affects citrus production in Mexico, placed among the main producers of lemon, orange and mandarin. Thus, citrus farming is in serious trouble. Associate the environmental variables and site conditions with the incidence of psyllid. 20 yellow traps were placed in five orchards of orange. The number of adults and nymphs was recorded in four shoots of 10 trees and the size was determined. Also, data collectors were placed climatic conditions. Fluctuation data population were obtained from 4 years, with significant differences between years (p ≤ 0.05), it was observed an increase in the average capture, with 2022 being the year with the highest incidence of the psyllid in terms of captures. No monthly abundance pattern is observed in the sampling years; behavior galore changed every year; which caused the significant differences (p ≤ 0.05). In the sampling years it was observed significant correlation between average abundance and average temperature (p ≤ 0.05). Through a Sperman correlation, it was observed that the outbreak scales have a low correlation in relation to the abundance of nymphs and adults; However, an association of nymph abundance with the scale was observed. Of shoots 3; while adults are significantly associated with outbreaks 7
Technological options for establishing pastures and increasing yield and nutrient value forage
Authors:   Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Garay-Martínez Jonathan Raúl,
Published: April 2024

In ruminant production systems, forage grasses are the main source of feed, as they are a relatively economical low-cost feed. However, to optimize forage production, it is suggested that pastures be established with the genotypes that best adapt to the conditions present in the production units (soil, precipitation, temperature, etc.) and consider the management that should be given to the crop during establishment (fertilization, weed and pest control, etc.). Once a pasture has been established, the dynamics of forage production during the year must be known, to plan the actions that must be carried out for when there is no availability. Forage grasses are classified as a food of low nutritional value due to their high structural carbohydrate content and low protein and digestibility values; However, in many cases, it is because they are not used at the most appropriate time, where the highest yield and nutritional value are obtained; This is achieved by harvesting or grazing before there are losses due to leaf senescence. On the other hand, during the dry season, fodder is not available, so it is suggested that it be conserved through silage
Pig immunocastration: advances in the sustainability of pig production
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Conde-Hinojosa Miguel Paul,
Published: April 2024

Immunocastration, a method that uses the animal's immune system to generate antibodies against the GnRH hormone, which results in the reduction of sex hormones and, consequently, of compounds responsible for boar taint in meat. Immunocastration improves animal welfare, reduces production costs and has a positive impact on environmental sustainability. Immunocastration is an alternative to surgical castration, avoiding the pain and stress associated with this procedure. In addition, it improves the quality of meat and economic benefits for producers. But there are some challenges, such as possible side effects and variability in vaccine effectiveness between individuals. The reluctance of some markets or consumers towards meat from immunocastrated animals is also highlighted. In conclusion, immunocastration is highlighted as a promising option in animal production, with significant benefits, but the importance of addressing challenges and limitations to optimize its effectiveness and market acceptance is emphasized.
Agro-ecotourism and socio-cultural animation as an alternative for tourism development in the town of El Refugio in the municipality of Ruiz, Nayarit
Authors: Altamirando-Roldán Glafira Eugenia
Published: April 2024

The main objective of this work is to propose a product made
up of agro ecotourism and sociocultural tourism animation in
the town of El Refugio, in the municipality of Ruíz, Nayarit, to
contribute to tourism development. This work is based on the
results previously obtained from the tourism diagnosis of the
municipality of Ruiz, Nayarit and its Tourism Characterization
carried out by Altamirano et al. (2019), in which a
documentary, field and descriptive research was developed,
where tools were used for the characterization, compilation,
classification and ranking of the natural resources of the
municipality of Ruiz Nayarit, as well as the determination of
the tourist inventory, the degree of knowledge about tourism, its
potential, the acceptance of tourism and the tourism product of
the town of El Refugio, through the tourist inventory survey
form and finally it was known through interviews with the
residents of the town. locality, the degree of knowledge about
tourism, its potential, acceptance of tourism and the tourism
product. Once all the evidence was documented, the design of
the agroecotourism product proposal was carried out as a viable
and valuable option for tourists who visit the town and who are
interested in knowing the agricultural process of coffee and
pineapple, as well as that of carrying out activities in contact
with nature and social integration, applying the techniques of
sociocultural tourist animation to contribute to the tourist
development of the community.
Analysis of Undamped Free Vibration Parameters using GeoGebra
Authors: Valdez-Aparicio María Magdalena
Published: April 2024

Through this article, a teaching methodology will be
designed using a simulation in Geo Gebra, arose due to the
need to contribute to the achievement of significant
learning in the field of Mechanical Predictive
Maintenance of the Industrial Maintenance Career at the
Technological University of Xicotepec de Juárez, In this
research, a teaching methodology was designed using a
simulation in Geo Gebra since the university students
could not understand the concepts about simple harmonic
motion (MAS) as it is also known as undamped free
vibration. Vibrations occur in systems that try to return to
their state of rest or equilibrium when they are disturbed,
or move away from their equilibrium state. It is about
presenting how a simple harmonic motion problem was
solved, highlighting the physical characteristics of the
phenomenon. The current educational format has led
teachers to use GeoGebra to analyze the behavior of some
physical variables, proposing to students to interact with a
simulation. With this it can be verified that, in relation to
a simulation, it helps to facilitate the understanding of the
concepts
Dream Scape: Gamifying cognitive functions
Authors: Gamboa Rodríguez Patricia Guadalupe
Published: April 2024

In Mexico, learning problems affect educational quality
and hinder pedagogical planning. There is a lack of
updating in learning methods and academic training, as
well as insufficient commitment to the educational system.
Additionally, public servants and administrators show
inefficiency in education preparation. (De Ibarrola
Nicolín, 2012) However, games have been proven to be
an effective tool for improving student learning and
motivation. Gamification, based on neuro didactics, aims
to strengthen learning through brain functions such as
motivation and attention. (Briones Cedeño & Benavides
Bailón, 2021). A gamification tool called Dream Scape is
presented, focusing on enhancing cognitive functions
related to recognition and language. An experimental
study was conducted with 66 third-grade students from
two schools, using data collection tools and traditional
evaluations. The results showed that gamification is
motivating and stimulating, improving academic
performance and student participation. In conclusion,
gamified tools can enhance students' knowledge.
The skills of thinking and computational programming
Authors: Aguilar Espinosa María Guadalupe
Published: April 2024

This article presents the results obtained in the research
carried out at the Salvatierra High School, in which the
impact of the use of computer programming on the
development of higher order skills in students was
measured, for such purpose. For this purpose, a
quantitative route was followed, applying Likert scale
instruments and questionnaires to an intentional sample of
students who began programming from the basic
education level, either formally or through social learning.
The results refer to an important recognition on the part of
the students about the critical, analytical, reflective,
creative skills, among others, that allow them to generate
deep thought processes in any context of their lives, and
therefore allow them to have an academic development
different from the rest of their classmates, giving them
competitive advantages that are reflected in their academic
life. The foregoing highlights that teachers must include in
our study plans and programs transversal projects that
include computer programming to solve problems of daily
life and also awaken or promote thinking skills
Analysis of PET post-consumer through Thermal treatments
Authors: Hernández-Medrano Verónica
Published: April 2024

This research work analyzes the process of determining
post-consumer contaminant material for plastics and
identification of acceptable material to be reused. Burn
tests were carried out on recycled material (different
plastic wastes) in order to recognize, by means of color
change, the type of raw material that is contaminating
and thus avoid its entry into the recycling process. The
burning was carried out in a thermoreactor at a
temperature of 230°C for 30 minutes, with methods and
equipment used in a well-known company in the region.
In this study, waste from some well-known brands used
in homes in the state of Guanajuato was used,
considering that the separation was supported by
TOMRA equipment and manual classification by the
company's personnel. For the burn tests, plastic
trimmings were used, elaborated in a handmade way,
therefore, the work of a mechanical shredder will not be
taken into account.
Criticality analysis of production equipment in a coffee processing company
Authors: Velázquez-Vásquez Diana Jhosemy
Published: April 2024

This project seeks, through the implementation of a criticality
analysis, to control and improve the availability of the
equipment, allowing a correct planning and programming to
carry out the maintenance activities and also not to affect the
internal processes when intervening with repair activities. The
research is developed through a quantitative approach since
observation is applied in order to collect numerical information.
This work was developed in the field, it is a descriptive type of
research, its purpose is to observe, describe and determine the
level of criticality in the maintenance equipment. In addition to
the design, a criticality analysis was carried out on 357 pieces
of maintenance equipment using the risk matrix tool, of which
120 were critical according to the evaluation carried out. These
critical equipment were prioritized to receive more frequent and
rigorous preventive maintenance, with the objective of
minimizing possible failures and guaranteeing the company's
operational continuity. In addition, an action plan was
established to address the deficiencies identified in the noncritical equipment to improve its performance and extend its
useful life.
Financial evaluation for the solar heater prototype made with recycled tire rubber
Authors: Aguilar-Pérez Silvia Madai
Published: April 2024

The objective of this research is to carry out the economic
feasibility study of the prototype of a solar heater made of
recycled tire rubber in the metropolitan areas of Puebla.
Regarding the methodology, the type of research was
applied qualitatively. The project was initially developed
with a significant acceptance survey of the solar tire heater
product in the study area, developing a questionnaire for
the collection and analysis of information, the market and
the technical factors to which the prototype is subjected
were analyzed. Afterwards, an economic analysis is
prepared with production forecasts for a pilot test of the
development of the solar tire heater. Obtaining as results
an approval of the Project for its development and a
feasible innovation Project for its implementation in the
metropolitan area of Puebla.
Theoretical approach to the Financial Impact on MSMEs in the San Martín Texmelucan region, Puebla, Mexico, in the application of the 2023 labor reforms
Authors: Soto-Rivas Soledad
Published: April 2024

The labor reforms established in 2023 include
modifications in social benefits such as an increase in
vacations, a greater integration factor in the calculation of
the base contribution salary and the increase in
unemployment rates in advanced age and old age at the
expense of employers. . Although this represents progress
in workers' rights, the increase in quotas and vacation days
causes companies to have to adapt their strategies for
business productivity and competitiveness.
Analyze vehicular flow at the intersection, Fernando Baeza avenues and Chuvíscar River, applying work sampling
Authors: Aguirre Orozco Mario Abelardo
Published: April 2024

It is an innovative work to carry out this analysis of vehicular
flow that will be very useful for the city of Delicias Chihuahua,
this town is relatively young and lacks road engineering (traffic
lights) in some specific points, given the demographic growth of
the neighborhoods on the outskirts, this avenue has been a key
point to vent the vehicular flow to the different neighborhoods.
The continuous improvement technique was applied, which is
work sampling, according to ILO establishes that Work sampling
is a technique to determine, through statistical analysis and
random observations, the percentage of appearance of a certain
activity. It will be necessary to continuously observe each of the
points in the area and record the moment, at a previously selected
time in the same period of time, but at different random times
provided by the work sampling. For this investigation, the
general objective is: identify the vehicular flow at the
intersection of Fernando Baeza and Río Chuvíscar avenues in
Ciudad Delicias, Chihuahua. The contribution of this study will
benefit more than 79,907 vehicles that are registered in the
vehicle registry of the Revenue Collection Office (2022) in the
town and in this way apply continuous improvement for the
benefit of citizens, identifying the hours of more vehicle capacity
and consequently take advantage of cutting-edge technology, and
build a road engineering focused on traffic lights for the benefit
of its entire population.
Decision support system for environmental monitoring systems using data logs
Authors: Caballero-López Emma Isabel
Published: April 2024

This article describes the proposal of a support system for
decision-making in agricultural automation using Data
log, which is mainly focused on rice cultivation. This
project has an Excel program (programming in Macros)
configured to save temperature and humidity data in real
time, as well as the date and time the data are recorded, in
the same way they are presented graphically to facilitate
the visualization of its advance or backward movement, it
has functions that will allow to restart the data already
saved (table and graph), this will help reduce times when
eliminating data by data, in the same way it can be reusable
as many times as necessary ; all of the above in order to
provide a good production to farmers, reducing losses that
are had with this grass, and avoiding unnecessary payment
of catastrophic insurance.
Analysis and simulation of impact tests on automotive elements using two types of high-strength steels
Authors: Huerta-Gámez Héctor
Published: April 2024

This research, the main objective is to study and analyze
the behavior of the automobile part called front bumper
reinforcement, subjected to impact; For this, two types of
materials belonging to the family of ultra-high strength
steels will be used, since they are two materials that have
excellent mechanical properties. To carry out the studies,
a simplified model of said piece was increased; likewise,
the analyzes will be developed with the help of CAE
software. To carry out the process, a series of stages will
be developed, ranging from the development of the
model to be analyzed, considering its geometric study
characteristics, as well as the knowledge of the
mechanical properties of the materials to be worked on.
In the same way, the conditions to which the element is
subjected at the moment of impact will be known and
applied. The force applied to the element will be subject
to the speeds according to the standards used for this type
of parts in impact tests. This research contributes to the
studies of parts that are part of the safety of the vehicle,
as well as knowing the mechanical advantages that
38MnB5 steel has compared to 22MnB5 steel.
All sky system for celestial object detection
Authors: Quintal-Vázquez José Francisco
Published: April 2024

The project involves the creation of an electronic device
designed to measure various meteorological conditions
and capture images of the sky from dusk till dawn.
Developed entirely using open-source code, it has led to
the creation of a prototype all-sky camera using a
Raspberry Pi and an HQ Pi camera. This device is capable
of photographing the night sky, and the captured images
are then processed by a trained system to detect asteroids
and bolides
Characterization of a dual system of hydraulic cylinders to originate tilting movement and column support in an industrial furnace
Authors: Téllez-Martínez Jorge Sergio
Published: April 2024

The controlled displacement of large masses or response
to loads is guaranteed by implementing hydraulic systems.
The capacity of these systems implies the cylinders' design
and the pump power that drives the working fluids. In this
regard, the reference to the construction planning of an
industrial melting furnace is an example of analysis.
Before determining the characteristics of the implicit
hydraulic systems, the required element displacement
magnitudes were determined. In addition to the load
profiles according to the geometric and density
characteristics of the materials used to consolidate the
equipment during operating conditions, the data obtained
by applying reaction analysis and the concept of force
multiplication (Pascal's law) determined the equipment
characteristics. Likewise, these characteristics are used to
select the commercial elements, considering a safety factor
for good performance.
Maintenance and energy management of photovoltaic systems: strategies
for energy efficiency and cost optimization
Authors: Moreno-Nuñez Ismael
Published: April 2024

This work explores the synergy between the maintenance
and management of photovoltaic systems to enhance
energy efficiency and optimize costs. An advanced
architecture for real-time energy management focused on
power generation is introduced, integrating the Internet of
Things (IoT), cloud computing, and data visualization.
Empirical results and detailed analysis are presented as a
significant contribution to the field of industrial
maintenance and renewable energies
The student profile in virtual environments
Authors: Flores-González Norma
Published: April 2024

The use of technology in the virtual modality intensified
from the confinement stage and is still in force in the postpandemic period because higher-level institutions chose
subjects from their curriculum and programs to be taught
under such a modality as it is the context of the present
investigation. Nonetheless, for teachers and students, it is
challenging to teach and learn in technology-enabled
environments. In this situation, the objective is to describe
the student's profile in virtual environments to contribute
to their learning process. Considering the methodology, a
questionnaire was applied to characterize the students'
profile in quantitative data, finding the following results.
Four categories describe how a student could work in
digital spaces: the approach to knowledge in a critical,
creative way and with analytical-systemic thinking,
autonomy, skills (responsibility, empathy, commitment,
and participation), and competencies (technical,
pedagogical, communicative and collaborative) which
together will allow us to achieve the knowledge
representation. The contributions of the research lie in the
attributes of the appropriate profile to enhance virtual
learning that responds to different learning preferences.
Acquisition of electrical power using synchronous generators at the Universidad Politécnica De Victoria
Authors: Enríquez-Sifuentes José Antonio
Published: April 2024

The lack of use of renewable resources, in terms of wind
energy, at the Polytechnic University of Victoria has been
unnoticed. Specifically, the implementation of wind
power systems leads to the formulation of a hypothesis
that proposes the use of wind currents at levels lower than
5 meters above ground level between the buildings of the
university to provide electrical power through 400 Watts
wind generators. The methodology includes the
acquisition of official plans of the university, delimitation
of the study areas, collection of wind speed data, the
analysis of the information obtained and installation of the
wind generator that allows carrying out its operation in
practice. The main result will be the use of available
renewable resources to generate clean energy, reduce
dependence on hydrocarbons, thus contributing to energy
sustainability.
Impact of the sowing life program in the forms of social organization, from the Good Living approach in San Blas Atempa, Oax
Authors: Cruz-Carrasco Cynthia
Published: April 2024

The objective of this paper is to identify the relationship
between the forms of social organization from the
perspective of good living in the indigenous communities
that belong to the Sembrando Vida Program in the
municipality of San Blas Atempa, Oax. The study is
qualitative in nature, and is supported by non-participant
observation and semi-structured interviews. The selection
of the sample was convenient, in combination with the
"snowball" technique. Data collection was carried out in
March 2023 and consisted of a sample of 22 planters. The
research results indicate that in the operation of the
program, the forms of community organization in the
interior of the state of Oaxaca have been strengthened,
provided that the Sembrando Vida Program has taken
advantage of traditional forms of organization and
institutions, of an indigenous nature, among which are the
mano vuelta, the tequio and the guelaguetza, especially in
communities that became more vulnerable after COVID.
Cáncer de pulmón: forma osteoartropática
Authors:   , Perel Moisés
Published: April 2024

La progresiva frecuencia con que se vienen observando los tumores primitivos malignos broncopulmonares, ha puesto en auge el interés por su estudio, particularmente el del carcinoma bronquial. Al mismo problema no resulta ajena la consideración del sarcoma pulmonar y del linfogranuloma pulmonar, que tienen clínicamente mucho de común y que se aúnan en la fatalidad de su evolución. Es innecesario insistir sobre la importancia que el problema tiene por su polimorfismo clínico, los problemas de diagnóstico diferencial que plantea y la copiosa bibliografía que ha suscitasdo. En adultos, particularmente en aquellos de más de 40 años de edad, (los metastáticos se ven aún en jóvenes) los tumores malignos del aparato respiratorio han llegado a constituir, junto con la tuberculosis, las enfermedades de mayor trascendencia clínica en nuestro medio. Todo ello señala la gran importancia nosológica del carcinoma broncopulmonar, tanto por su extrema malignidad como por su inusitada frecuencia; razón por la cual me ocuparé, antes de abordar el tema, de algunas nociones básicas de patología general y diagnóstico precoz, única e irremplazable condición para una terapéutica eficaz.