bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Human Activity Recognition using Teknomo-Fernandez Kernelized Discriminant
Authors: Lakshmi R. Bagavathi , Krithika M
Published: September 2024

Human activity recognition (HAR) is a crucial problem in the field of human-computer interaction, with applications in various domains such as healthcare, surveillance, and robotics. Traditional machine learning approaches for HAR often rely on hand-crafted features and manual tuning of hyper parameters, which can be time-consuming and limit the accuracy of the recognition system. Recently, deep learning techniques have shown promising results in HAR, but they often require large amounts of labeled data and can be computationally expensive. This paper proposes a novel approach to HAR using Teknomo-Fernandez kernelized discriminant analysis (KF-D) based connectionist deep multilayer perceptron (CDMLP) neural learning. The proposed approach combines the strengths of kernel methods and deep learning to learn robust and efficient representations of human activities. The KF-D method is used to extract features from raw sensor data, which are then fed into a CDMLP network to learn a mapping between the extracted features and the corresponding human activities. The CDMLP network is trained using a back propagation algorithm with a modified version of the cross-entropy loss function. Experiments were conducted on four publicly available datasets, including the Oxford-Hertfordshire Activities of Daily Living (ADL) dataset, the Opportunity dataset, the Human Activity Recognition Using Smart Devices (HARD) dataset, and the WISDM AR Sensor Mining dataset. The proposed approach achieved state-of-the-art performance on all four datasets, outperforming existing methods in terms of accuracy and robustness. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in recognizing human activities with high accuracy, even in noisy and challenging environments. The proposed approach has potential applications in various domains, including healthcare, surveillance, and robotics. Future work includes extending the approach to recognize more complex human activities and integrating it with other sensors and devices to create a more comprehensive HAR system.
From Waste to Plant Production: Cattle Dung Compost as an Alternative Nursery Substrate to Commercial Peat for Producing Lettuce Plants
Authors: Mechergui Taher , Vanderschaaf Curtis L. , Pardos Marta
Published: September 2024

The limited availability of peat-based substrates, a nonrenewable resource, and the negative environmental impacts associated with their extraction require the conservation of this resource. We assessed the use of cattle dung compost as a stand-alone nursery substrate, replacing peat substrate for the production of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) seedlings. A completely randomized design was employed, using cattle dung compost (C) and commercial peat (P, control treatment) in various combinations (100% P; 25% C/75% P; 50% C/50% P; 75% C/25% P; 100% C) to assess their effects on different growth parameters of lettuce. Twenty-eight parameters (e.g., seed germination, seedling survival, diameter, height, biomass growth) were assessed, corresponding to the time when the seedlings are transplanted. All treatments achieved 100% seed germination and seedling survival; indicating the successful establishment of lettuce seedlings across all tested substrates. However, seedling growth was found to be significantly influenced by substrate type. Seedling diameter was significantly increased by 10.8% in the 50% C/50% P substrate, while seedling height was significantly increased by 7.7, 6.8, and nearly 10%, respectively, within the 25% C/75% P, 50% C/50% P and 100% C substrates, relative to the control. Other substrate treatments were not significant. Similar or significantly higher values than the control were also observed for biomass growth under the tested substrates, indicating the beneficial effect of cattle dung on the initial growth of plants during the nursery phase. Cattle dung compost, used as a growing substrate, demonstrated similar or superior results to commercial peat, suggesting its potential as a viable alternative potting medium for sustainable horticulture.
Perception and Practice of HR Managers Toward Talent Philosophies and its Effect on the Recruitment Process in Both Private and Public Sectors in Two Major Cities in Nigeria
Authors: Iyabode LAWAL Dr. Comfort , Ademola AFOLABI Dr. Abiodun
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the perception and practice of HR managers toward talent philosophies and its effect on the recruitment process in both private and public sectors in Ibadan and Abuja in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive design in the form of a survey. The study utilizes a questionnaire as the research instrument and tested five hypotheses using the SPSS. The findings show there is no significant relationship between perception and implementation of talent philosophy during the staff recruitment process, but there is a significant positive relationship between perception towards inherent talent during the recruitment process between private and public sectors. Findings make it clear that HR managers in both private and public establishments believe in talent management philosophy, and they consider it an essential and a good approach that could facilitate getting competent staff, but talent management philosophy is not largely considered during the recruitment process. Although HR managers in private firms seem to implement talent philosophy better than the public sectors, recruitments in most government sectors are influenced mostly by referral and quota systems. Also, most government-owned organizations have no clear HR section in every department; therefore, their talent management philosophy is more of an appendix to other management procedures and not a complete stand-alone policy. Furthermore, HR managers in various cities in Nigeria have the same positive perception toward a preference for inherent talent during the recruitment process; however, in each city the number of inherent talented individuals recruited by HR managers is low.
Treatment of aircraft maintenance wastewater by coupling low-temperature evaporation with Fe–C micro-electrolysis-configured ozonation
Authors: Shen Zhe , Zhang Le , Chen Si , Fang, Xiangqing , He Wenbo
Published: September 2024

A novel approach combining low-temperature evaporation with Fe–C micro-electrolytic ozone oxidation has been devised for treating substantial volumes of high-concentration organic cleaning wastewater generated during aircraft maintenance activities. The findings from experiments demonstrate impressive average removal rates for various contaminants, including chemical oxygen demand (93.1%), oil concentration (94.0%), suspended solids (98.9%), turbidity (98.8%), chroma (93.8%), total nitrogen (93.7%), and total phosphorus (99.2%). Within this integrated system, the synergistic effects between ozone oxidation, catalytic fillers, and electrochemical processes significantly enhance pollutant removal efficiency. The chemical oxygen demand reduction rates of the cleaning wastewater derived from engine maintenance, mechanical and electrical maintenance, aircraft accessory maintenance, and mixed wastewater exceed 98%. The optimal reaction times for four types of wastewater are 150, 120, 90, and 120 min, respectively. The time can be adjusted according to the different treatment objects in actual operation projects. Moreover, the average concentration efficiency achieved surpasses 92% while meeting all effluent quality standards set forth by municipal sewage networks, and it has reduced the disposal cost of the enterprise by about 80%. This technology provides enterprises with an effective way to reduce energy consumption and expenses.
RESPIRATION AND GAS EXCHANGE IN HUMANS BREATHING WITH AN ADDITIONAL NEGATIVE PRESSURE DURING INSPIRATION
Authors:   Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Semenov Yu.S.
Published: September 2024

The paper discusses the effect of breathing with an additional negative pressure during inspiration (NPBin, -20 cmH2O) on respiration and gas exchange in a normal human during head-down tilt (-8°). We found that NPBin reduced the respiratory rate significantly: before NPBin, the median (M), the first quartile (Q1) and the third quartile (Q3) were M = 16.4 min-1, Q1 = 13.4 min-1 and Q3 = 18.5 min-1; during NPBin, the M, Q1 and Q3 values were 6.9 min-1, 5.7 min-1 and 10.2 min-1, respectively. In several subjects, respiratory rate reduced to 4–5 cycles per minute. NPBin increased the tidal volume. Prior to NPBin, M was equal to 0.50 L, Q1 – 0.43 L and Q3 – 0.56 L. During NPBin, M rose to 0.66 L, Q1 – to 0.56 L and Q3 – to 1.07 L. Changes in the respiratory rate and tidal volume were accompanied by the reduction of the respiratory minute volume: prior to NPBin, M was 9.6 L/min, Q1 – 7.8 L/min and Q3 – 10.0 L/min; during NPBin, M was 6.7 L/min, Q1 – 5.7 L/min, Q3 – 8.2 L/min. Also, NPBin increased the respiratory exchange ratio: prior to NPBin, M was 0.777, Q1 - 0.722 and Q3 - 0,817; during NPBin, M rose to 0.875, Q1 – to 0.818 and Q3 – to 0.916. Despite the reduction of minute ventilation, there are signs of СО2 washing-out from tissues, which indirectly indicates an increase in the efficiency of pulmonary gas exchange under the influence of NPBin.
Identifying Psychosocial and Ecological Determinants of Enthusiasm In Youth: Integrative Cross-Sectional Analysis Using Machine Learning (Preprint)
Authors: Dolling-Boreham Roberta M , Mohan Akshay , Abdelhack Mohamed , Elton-Marshall Tara , Hamilton Hayley A , Boak Angela , Felsky Daniel
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Understanding the factors contributing to mental well-being in youth is a public health priority. Self-reported enthusiasm for the future may be a useful indicator of well-being and has been shown to forecast social and educational success. Typically, cross-domain measures of ecological and health-related factors with relevance to public policy and programming are analyzed either in isolation or in targeted models assessing bivariate interactions. Here, we capitalize on a large provincial data set and machine learning to identify the sociodemographic, experiential, behavioral, and other health-related factors most strongly associated with levels of subjective enthusiasm for the future in a large sample of elementary and secondary school students.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to identify the sociodemographic, experiential, behavioral, and other health-related factors associated with enthusiasm for the future in elementary and secondary school students using machine learning.

METHODS

We analyzed data from 13,661 participants in the 2019 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) (grades 7-12) with complete data for our primary outcome: self-reported levels of enthusiasm for the future. We used 50 variables as model predictors, including demographics, perception of school experience (i.e., school connectedness and academic performance), physical activity and quantity of sleep, substance use, and physical and mental health indicators. Models were built using a nonlinear decision tree–based machine learning algorithm called extreme gradient boosting to classify students as indicating either high or low levels of enthusiasm. Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) values were used to interpret the generated models, providing a ranking of feature importance and revealing any nonlinear or interactive effects of the input variables.

RESULTS

The top 3 contributors to higher self-rated enthusiasm for the future were higher self-rated physical health (SHAP value=0.62), feeling that one is able to discuss problems or feelings with their parents (SHAP value=0.49), and school belonging (SHAP value=0.32). Additionally, subjective social status at school was a top feature and showed nonlinear effects, with benefits to predicted enthusiasm present in the mid-to-high range of values.

CONCLUSIONS

Using machine learning, we identified key factors related to self-reported enthusiasm for the future in a large sample of young students: perceived physical health, subjective school social status and connectedness, and quality of relationship with parents. A focus on perceptions of physical health and school connectedness should be considered central to improving the well-being of youth at the population level.
Exploring Barriers to Patients’ Progression in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Journey From Health Care Providers’ Perspectives: Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Ramesh Shri Harini , Jull Darwin , Fournier Hélène , Rajabiyazdi Fateme
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality globally. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs are crucial for patients recovering from cardiac events, as they help reduce the risk of recurrent events and support patient recovery. The patient’s journey in CR spans the stages before, during, and after the program. Patients have to progress through each stage of CR programs successfully to complete the entire CR journey and get the full benefits of CR programs, but numerous barriers within this journey can hinder patient progression.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to explore the barriers to progression at all stages of the CR patient journey from the perspectives of health care providers involved in CR care.

METHODS

This qualitative study involved semistructured interviews with health care providers involved in CR care from July 2023 to January 2024. A purposive maximal variation sampling method was used to target providers with diverse demographics and specialties. Snowball sampling was used to recruit participants, leveraging the existing networks of participants. Each interview lasted between 30 and 45 minutes. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis approach. Data analysis was conducted from August 2023 to February 2024.

RESULTS

Ten health care providers, comprising 7 females and 3 males, were interviewed. Their roles included physician, program director, nurse manager, clinical manager, nurse coordinator, nurse, physiotherapist, and kinesiologist. The analysis identified four overarching themes related to barriers to progression in the CR journey: (1) patients not being referred to CR programs, (2) patients not enrolling in CR programs, (3) patients dropping out of CR programs, and (4) patients’ lack of adherence to lifestyle changes post-CR programs.

CONCLUSIONS

In light of the growing interest in technological interventions in CR programs, we proposed 4 potential technological solutions to address the barriers to progression identified in our analysis. These solutions aim to provide a foundation for future research to guide the development of effective technologies and enhance patient progression within the CR journey.
Phenotypes of Dialysis-Requiring Acute Kidney Injury and Associations with Mortality in a South American Population
Authors: Gomes Conrado Lysandro R. , Cleto-Yamane Thais Lyra , da Silva Fucuta Patricia , Farias Heitor Blesa , Ruzany Frederico , Rocco Suassuna José Hermógenes
Published: September 2024

Key Points

Comprehensive analysis of 17,158 patients with dialysis-requiring AKI in Brazil, uncovering intricate etiological patterns and outcomes across all age groups.

Detailed latent class analysis reveals four distinct phenotypes for patients with dialysis-requiring AKI, each with unique clinical characteristics and mortality risks.

The study underscores the necessity of age-specific AKI management strategies, informed by diverse etiologies and survival outcomes across the lifespan.

Background

AKI is a complex syndrome typically classified into strict categories. Alternatively, it may be more accurate to consider it as an intermediate event between an initiating cause and its outcome. Therefore, we investigated the burden of clinical scenarios associated with dialysis-requiring AKI using latent class analysis (LCA) and examined the etiological spectrum and clinical phenotypes across different life stages.

Methods

We analyzed 17,158 patients with dialysis-requiring AKI from 170 medical facilities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2002–2012). Using survival curves and mixed-effects Cox regression for survival estimation, LCA classified patients on the basis of clinical characteristics and outcomes, focusing on etiological variation over the human lifespan.

Results

The median age was 75 years (interquartile range, 59–83). Infections were the most common cause (44.2%), particularly community-acquired pneumonia (23.8%). Cardiovascular issues, especially ischemic heart disease (9.0%) and acute heart failure (8.1%), were also significant. LCA identified four distinct patient classes with varying clinical and outcome profiles. Class 1 patients were younger (median age, 66 years), predominantly male, with lower intensive care unit admission rates and higher rates of community-acquired AKI (60.8%). They had the lowest mortality (39.5%) and highest recovery rates. Class 2 had intermediate mortality (67.4%) and the highest comorbidity burden (mean Charlson score, 3.39). Classes 3 and 4 had the highest mortality (82.8% and 78.6%, respectively), requiring more mechanical ventilation and vasopressor use. Class 3 had a high prevalence of sepsis (92.7%) with lower comorbidities while class 4 had high chronic heart disease (76.3%) and perfusion factors (79.4%). Despite high mortality, class 3 patients recovered better than class 2 and 4 patients. Survival analyses revealed diverse outcomes across etiological groups, with liver-related conditions being the most severe.

Conclusions

This study highlights the complexity of AKI and utility of LCA in revealing its clinical heterogeneity. It underscores distinct etiological trends across ages, suggesting future research should integrate clinical profiles with advanced diagnostics to understand AKI's clinical and molecular phenotypes throughout life.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES OF UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS REGARDING THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES: A CROSSSECTIONAL, OBSERVATIONAL STUDY IN A TERTIARY CARE MEDICAL INSTITUTION IN THE EASTERN ZONE OF INDIA
Authors: AGNIDIPA SANYAMATH  , SUHENA SARKAR  , MANAB NANDY  , SHRITAMA BANERJEE  , BIRUPAKSHA BISWAS
Published: September 2024

Objectives: The objective of the study was to seek knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical students toward the use of social media for their educational purposes.
Materials and Methods: A questionnaire-based study has been conducted among undergraduate medical students in Medical College, Kolkata. A pre-structured questionnaire was circulated among the students and they were asked to fill it.
Results: A total of 275 medical students were included in the study. Almost all the students (98.9%) were aware of social media. The frequency of using social media is seen multiple times in 66.5% of respondents and about 27.6% used social media once or twice daily. Around 42.5% of the students acknowledged that social media has helped them in improving regarding their academic performance, whereas the rest disagreed with it. Most of the students (66.9%) have agreed that social media have made their learning more interesting and simplified, thereby contributing to their educational purposes.
Conclusion: We conclude from our study that the medical students informed that social media is an essential tool for acquiring information. Medical students informed that they use social media not only to amass knowledge but to improve their interprofessional communication as well.
COST ANALYSIS OF BRANDED VERSUS GENERIC ANTI-DIABETIC DRUGS USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: SARANNYA RAVI  , LIYA ROSLIN JOSEPH  , SREELAKSHMI VENUGOPAL
Published: September 2024

Objectives: This study aims to assess the percentage cost variation among branded anti-diabetic drugs prescribed in a tertiary care hospital with its generic equivalent.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in a tertiary care hospital among 51 diabetic patients attending the endocrinology outpatient department. Demographic data and details of anti-diabetic drugs prescribed were collected from case sheets. Costs of branded anti-diabetic drugs were obtained from the current index of medical specialties April–July 2023 and their generic equivalents from Janaushadhi price list 2023. The percentage cost variation of these drugs per prescription was determined.
Results: The mean age of the patients included in the study was 58.12, with 23 male and 28 female participants. Thirty-eight (74.5%) prescriptions contained oral hypoglycemic agent (OHA) alone, and 12 (23.54%) contained insulin and OHA. Metformin–glimepiride combination was the most common drug prescribed. The mean cost of the branded anti-diabetic drugs per prescription per day was 28.15±13.85 and the estimated mean cost of their generic equivalent was 12.10±6.68. A 135.61% cost variation was observed for the antidiabetic drug prescriptions studied.
Conclusion: In this study, it was observed that there is a significant cost variation among branded and generic anti-diabetic drugs.
A STUDY OF PACKAGE INSERTS: HOW ACCURATE IS THE INFORMATION PROVIDED?
Authors: KRISHNABEN N PATEL  , PRASHANT SHAH  , PRATIT VYAS
Published: September 2024

Objectives: The objective of this study was to critically analyze the accuracy of the drug package inserts. An accurate package insert that is patient-friendly, written in a regional language, and based on guidelines can benefit patients, prescribers, and health-care providers, improving overall healthcare in our society.
Methods: The study was a cross-sectional observational type of study. One hundred and fifty package inserts were collected from the pharmacy store of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Gujarat. Package inserts with the same drug formulation and from the same company were excluded from the study. The collected package insert data were analyzed for accuracy and compliance concerning guidelines based on the “Drug and Cosmetics Act (1940) and Rules (1945).”
Results: A total of 150 drug package inserts, among them 89 were injectable, 53 were oral, and 8 were topical preparations. In therapeutic indication, posology and method of administration were present in 150 (100%) package inserts. Contra-indications, interaction with other medicaments and other forms of interaction, undesirable effects/side effects, and antidote for overdosing parameters were present, respectively, in 145 (96.66%), 133 (86.66%), 148 (98.66%), and 127 (84.66%) package inserts. In pharmaceutical information; list of excipients, shelf life in the medical product as packaged for sale, special precautions for storage, and instructions for use/handling were present, respectively, in 26 (17.33%), 81 (54%), 145 (96.66%), and 82 (54.66%).
Conclusion: We found that all package inserts included in our study were not accurate as per the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization guideline. If accurate information in the package insert is available, it can be beneficial for the patient’s healthcare.
Solución de controversias entre partes en el Acuerdo para el Fortalecimiento de la Asociación Económica entre los Estados Unidos Mexicanos y Japón
Authors: Cruz Barney Óscar
Published: September 2024

Número 116Mayo - Agosto 2006Nueva Serie Año XXXIXISSN 0041 8633 SOLUCIÓN DE CONTROVERSIAS ENTRE PARTES EN EL ACUERDO PARA EL FORTALECIMIENTO DE LA ASOCIACIÓN ECONÓMICA ENTRE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS Y JAPÓN Óscar CRUZ BARNEY * En este ensayo, el autor examina el Acuerdo para el Fortalecimiento de la Asociación Económica entre México y Japón (AAEMJ) que se ha gestado décadas atrás como una alternativa a la relación preponderante de acuerdos comerciales con Estados Unidos de América y Europa, para dar paso a la relación comercial con los países de Asia. Es a partir del surgimiento de puntos de interés común que se realza la necesidad de establecer relaciones de tipo comercial con Japón, sobre todo después de la crisis financiera asiática de 1997. En este estudio se analiza el contenido de dicho acuerdo, con particular atención a la solución de controversias que podrían generarse. Es de notar que dicho acuerdo aún está pendiente de ser aprobado por parte de la Cámara de Senadores. Palabras clave: acuerdo comercial, resolución de controversias, comercio internacional. * Investigador del Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas de la UNAM. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
El procedimiento de cancelación de los titulosvalor
Authors: Labariega Villanueva Pedro Alfonso
Published: September 2024

Número 118Enero - Abril 2007ISSN 0041 8633 EL PROCEDIMIENTO DE CANCELACIÓN DE LOS TITULOSVALOR Pedro Alfonso LABARIEGA VILLANUEVA* El autor de este minucioso estudio sobre la cancelación de los titulosvalor nos ofrece una amplia visión histórica sobre la evolución de la institución en cuestión. Posteriormente, realiza una revisión del sistema jurídico mexicano, en donde trata de identificar las referencias doctrinales del legislador mexicano, lo cual ha llevado a configurar un peculiar régimen jurídico en esta materia. Partiendo de lo anterior, el autor desarrolla una reflexión acerca de la necesaria modificación a la Ley de Títulos y Operaciones de Crédito, que resulta ser complicada y poco práctica; por ello propone que el procedimiento de cancelación sea simplificado para obtener mayor beneficio de esta figura en la práctica. Palabras clave: títulos de crédito, cancelación, derecho mercantil. * Investigador en el Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas de la UNAM. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
La reforma del Código Penal del Distrito Federal que autoriza el aborto del menor de doce semanas
Authors: Adame Goddard Jorge
Published: September 2024

Número 120Septiembre - Diciembre 2007ISSN 0041 8633 LA REFORMA DEL CÓDIGO PENAL DEL DISTRITO FEDERAL QUE AUTORIZA EL ABORTO DEL MENOR DE DOCE SEMANAS* Jorge ADAME GODDARD** En este artículo se analiza la reforma a los artículos 144 a 147 del Código Penal para el Distrito Federal y las reformas y adiciones de la Ley de Salud para el Distrito Federal. Asimismo, el autor realiza un juicio sobre la constitucionalidad de dichas reformas, desde la perspectiva de los artículos 1o. y 14o. constitucionales. Palabras clave: Aborto, reforma del Código Penal para el Distrito Federal, constitucionalidad. * Artículo recibido el 2 de mayo de 2007 y aceptado el 15 de junio de 2007. ** Investigador en el Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas de la UNAM. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
La construcción de un nuevo orden cultural internacional
Authors: Sánchez-Cordero Dávila Jorge A.
Published: September 2024

Número 121Enero - Abril 2008ISSN 0041 8633 LA CONSTRUCCIÓN DE UN NUEVO ORDEN CULTURAL INTERNACIONAL* Jorge SÁNCHEZ CORDERO** La protección de bienes culturales participa de una gran complejidad que puede ser analizada desde diferentes disciplinas del derecho. Existen en el ámbito internacional evidencias que permiten percibir la existencia de un nuevo orden internacional cultural. Este nuevo orden normativo permite una mayor eficiencia en la protección de bienes culturales, asociada a la correlativa emergencia de una consciencia internacional de protección de bienes culturales. En este nuevo contexto, es el mejor interés cultural el que debe prevalecer como uno de los vértices del desarrollo del conocimiento universal. Palabras clave: Bienes culturales, Unesco, Unidroit, Convenciones, ius commune, res extra commercium, mejor interés cultural. * Artículo recibido el 27 de febrero de 2007 y aceptado el 6 de julio de 2007. ** Doctor en derecho por la Universidad de París. Pantheón-Assas; director del Centro Mexicano de Derecho Uniforme y miembro del Consejo de Dirección del Unidroit. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
Tendencias de la política criminal argentina en el marco de la política criminal latinoamericana. Criticas y sugerencias a partir de un análisis comparativo
Authors: Cesano José Daniel
Published: September 2024

Número 126Septiembre - Diciembre 2009ISSN 0041 8633 TENDENCIAS DE LA POLÍTICA CRIMINAL ARGENTINA EN EL MARCO DE LA POLÍTICA CRIMINAL LATINOAMERICANA. CRÍTICAS Y SUGERENCIAS A PARTIR DE UN ANÁLISIS COMPARATIVO* TENDENCIES IN CRIMINAL POLICY IN ARGENTINA IN FRAMEWORK CRIMINAL POLICY LATIN AMERICAN: CRITICISM AND SUGGESTIONS FROM A COMPARATIVE ANALYSES José Daniel CESANO** El objeto del presente trabajo es describir el alcance de las tendencias expansivas en materia penal en el ámbito de América Latina, y particularmente Argentina. Con esta finalidad, luego de enmarcar —desde diversas perspectivas teóricas— este fenómeno y de sintetizar sus características en América Latina, precisaremos las notas distintivas del mismo en nuestro medio, como una forma de auscultar los principales problemas que trae aparejadas esta inflación legislativa —decididamente influenciada por el efecto reproductor de los medios de comunicación— lo cual es necesario para intuir posibles estrategias político-criminales. Palabras clave: punitivismo, expansión penal, reformas penales, política criminal, actitudes punitivas. * Artículo recibido el 3 de febrero de 2009 y aceptado para su publicación el 5 de junio de 2009. ** Doctor en derecho y ciencias sociales. Academia Nacional de Derecho y Ciencias Sociales de Córdoba; cesano@ciudad.com.ar. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
Reforma del Estado y reforma constitucional
Authors: Rabell García Enrique
Published: September 2024

Número 126Septiembre - Diciembre 2009ISSN 0041 8633 REFORMA DEL ESTADO Y REFORMA CONSTITUCIONAL* STATE REFORM AND CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM Enrique RABELL GARCÍA** El estudio muestra los alcances y consecuencias de impulsar una reforma profunda del Estado en México. El análisis comparativo, histórico, político y jurídico demuestra que una reforma integral del Estado, mediante una modificación importante a la Constitución, ha fracasado. Por el lado contrario, el modelo incremental mediante cambios parciales ha sido la constante. Palabras clave: reforma del Estado, derecho constitucional comparado, administración pública y democracia. * Artículo recibido el 4 de mayo de 2009 y aceptado para su publicación el 30 de junio del 2009. ** Ph. D. in Public Affairs, Indiana University; profesor de tiempo completo de Derecho constitucional y administración pública; coordinador de la Licenciatura en Economía Empresarial en la Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
La teoría de conjuntos y el derecho internacional privado
Authors: Silva Silva Jorge Alberto
Published: September 2024

Número 126Septiembre - Diciembre 2009ISSN 0041 8633 LA TEORÍA DE CONJUNTOS Y EL DERECHO INTERNACIONAL PRIVADO* SET THEORY AND PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW Jorge Alberto SILVA SILVA** El autor plantea la posibilidad de recurrir a los modelos de la teoría de conjuntos para explicar cada conjunto normativo y sus relaciones frente a otros. En el desarrollo del artículo presenta una explicación general de la teoría de conjuntos para facilitar su conocimiento. Palabras clave: Teoría de conjuntos, incorporación normativa. * Artículo recibido el 8 de diciembre de 2008 y aceptado para su publicación el 26 de mayo de 2009. ** Profesor de Derecho de los conflictos; investigador nacional (Conacyt); presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Profesores de Derecho Internacional Privado (México). Agradezco la lectura y sugerencias a este trabajo de los profesores Adrián Rentería, de la Universidad de Insubria (Como, Italia), Gregorio Robles Morchón, de la Universidad de las Islas Baleares (España), y Rolando Tamayo y Salmorán, de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. En especial, a este último, con quien se dio un cierto debate, atestiguado por el doctor Ruperto Patiño Manffer, del cual no hubo acuerdo final. No obstante, dicha discusión fue enriquecedora, y parte de los resultados se incorporaron a esta propuesta. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
La Convención Americana de Derechos Humanos y la protección de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas
Authors: Hennebel Ludovic
Published: September 2024

Número 127Enero - Abril 2010ISSN 0041 8633 LA CONVENCIÓN AMERICANA DE DERECHOS HUMANOS Y LA PROTECCIÓN DE LOS DERECHOS DE LOS PUEBLOS INDÍGENAS* THE AMERICAN CONVENTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Ludovic HENNEBEL** El presente artículo tiene por objetivo establecer en qué medida la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos ha establecido, a través de la interpretación dinámica de la Convención Americana, un régimen jurídico de protección de los derechos humanos de los indígenas que tome en cuenta las especificidades de sus pueblos y comunidades. Para ello, se explicará la interpretación sociológica de la Convención Americana, la cual va más allá de los legalismos internos en materia de la protección de los pueblos indígenas. Posteriormente, se demostrará cómo esta interpretación jurisprudencial se erigió como respuesta al desafío de la heterogeneidad de las sociedades latino- americanas. Finalmente, se analizará cómo la Corte, a través de esta jurisprudencia dinámica, provee las bases de una plataforma de reconciliación regional. Palabras claves: derechos humanos, Corte Interamericana, Convención Americana, pueblos indígenas. * Artículo recibido el 22 de enero de 2009 y aceptado para su publicación el 14 de octubre de 2009. ** New York University. Se agradece especialmente la colaboración de José Antonio Alfaro y de Yildiz Atis. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
Compartilhando saberes, promovendo reflexões: textos sobre educação, linguagem e saúde
Authors: Silva Neto Antonio Cilírio da , Pitanga Carolina Vasconcelos , Ruivo Leonardo , Bezerra Lorena Lauren Chaves Queiroz
Published: September 2024

Esta coletânea de textos compõem o segundo volume do livro Compartilhando saberes, promovendo reflexões: textos sobre linguagens, educação e saúde oriundos do Campus Santa Inês da Universidade Estadual do Maranhão. Nos 27 anos que completará em 2024 o Campus formou diversas pessoas, tornando-se um importante polo na interiorização do Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão. A presente coletânea evidencia uma pequena amostra das atividades que são realizadas dentro do Campus, publicizando projetos de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão desenvolvidos por seus/suas professores/as.
Building Tomorrow: Exploring BIM as a Digital Technology for Sustainable Construction In Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Architecture University of Ibadan Ibadan, Nigeria, Obakin Olufunmilola Adetayo , Oladunmoye Oluranti Mobolaji
Published: September 2024

The advancement and adoption of Digital Technologies in the construction industry arose out of the necessity to automate otherwise analog design processes, as well as foster real-time collaboration and generate feedback between building industry specialists. This paper explores the concept of digital technologies as a tool for achieving sustainable structures. Using qualitative analysis and secondary data, the researchers reviewed Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) periodicals capturing both the early and recent knowledge on the subject. Overall, 26 papers from Architecture, Engineering, and Construction periodicals were reviewed and the researchers highlighted the conceptual definitions of sustainable construction from the context of the corporate community, as a determinant of ecosystem, economy, and society, and as the sustainer of posterity. The research also explores the overview of digital technologies in construction and their ability to achieve intelligent operation of building construction, support predictive maintenance, estimate accurate bill of quantities, boost collaboration between team members, allow virtual management of construction projects, automate design processes to ensure building efficiency, decrease labor cost, as well as offer a level of protection for construction data. The research further highlights barriers to the use of BIM in Nigeria as systemic rigidity, absence of digital tools and regulatory limitations, high cost of acquiring BIM knowledge and software, opposition to change, overreliance on traditional design methods, and misconception. The research concluded with possible solutions and practical recommendations for the barriers. Keywords: Modeling, Architecture, Virtual, 3D, Sustainable Construction. Journal Reference Format: Obakin, O.A. & Oladunmoye, .M. (2021): Building Tomorrow: Exploring BIM as a Digital Technology for Sustainable Construction In Nigeria. Social Informatics, Business, Politics, L:aw, Environmental Sciences & Technology Journal. Vol. 7, Pp 97-106 www.isteams/socialinformaticsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/SIJ/V7N1P9
The extension limit and parameters optimization based on the 3-D geomechanical model
Authors: Zhao Yifan , Dou Liangbin , Wang Xiaobo , Xu Zhaoyang , Peng Yuanchao , Shi Chongdong , Zhang Ming , Li Tiantai , Shi Xiaogang
Published: September 2024

In this paper, a 3-D geomechanically model and a three-pressure profile along
the wellbore trajectory were established to determine a reasonable drilling
mud density window by establishing calculation methods and correlations
between geomechanically parameters. On the basis of drilling mud density
window, combined with the principle of ERW extended limit, the analysis
models of the limits of den?sity and flow rate of drilling mud were
established, respectively, with the objective that the extension limit can
fulfill the design depth of the wellbore. The results of the practical
application illustrate the feasibility and correctness of this preferred
model for the combination of drilling mud density and flow rate.
Determination of rock damage characteristics after laser irradiation based on computed tomography scanning and the nuclear magnetic resonance technique
Authors: Zhou Xue-Min , Gao Ming-Zhong , Liu Jun-Jun , Yang Lei , Hao Hai-Chun , Ao Tian-Xiang , Yang Yi-Kun , He Zhi-Qiang
Published: September 2024

Efficiently crushing deep hard rock remains a significant engineering
challenge. As an innovative rock-breaking technique, laser technology shows
considerable promise for applications in deep engineering. Analyzing the
damage characteristics of rock after laser irradiation and clarifying the
mechanism of laser rock-breaking are crucial for advancing this technology
towards practical engineering applications. Taking basalt as a typical
representative of deep hard rock, we introduced computed tomography (CT)
scanning and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology to study the
internal macro and micro pore characteristics of the rock after laser
irradiation with different power. Additionally, we reconstructed the
morphology of the laser-drilled holes. The results show that the surface
temperature of the rock under laser irradiation generally follows a
Gauss?ian distribution, and the penetration depth of the 1250 W laser can
reach 41.51 mm after 30 seconds. Laser irradiation affects the microscopic
pores of the rock, causing small pores to expand into larger ones as the
laser power increases. After laser irradiation, the molten holes can be
categorized into drum-shaped and V-shaped zones, and the timely discharge of
molten material enhances the efficiency of laser rock-breaking. These
findings provide theoretical and technical support for the application of
laser rock-breaking technology in the efficient crushing of deep hard rock
and resource extraction.
Eddie’s Tennis Warehouse: Cultivating a Data Analytics Mindset
Authors: Loving Suzette M. , Lee Lorraine S. , Flambures Beth A.
Published: September 2024

This teaching case focuses on developing a data analytics mindset and students’ technology agility through an accounting-oriented, data analytics project. The case covers the sales-to-cash receipts cycle of a fictional tennis equipment company. Students work with seven different raw data files to create two deliverables for their client: a full data analytics report and a synthesized visualization report. A business consulting experience is simulated where the students utilize their accounting knowledge and acumen to craft their own questions of the data instead of relying on instructor-provided questions. Students draw business conclusions from their analysis and must succinctly convey those conclusions through the data analytics report and the presentation, including visualizations. As the case is tool agnostic, instructors can choose from a variety of data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, IDEA) to solve the case, thereby potentially increasing the overall technology agility of students.
“Caraíba”
Authors: Da Fonseca Neuza de  Fátima , Pinheiro Queluz Marilda Lopes
Published: September 2024

O objetivo desse artigo é refletir sobre a obra Caraíba, roteirizada e ilustrada por Flavio Colin. Apesar de escrita nos anos oitenta, foi publicada somente em 2007, cinco anos após sua morte. A obra foi publicada pela editora Desiderata, na gráfica Vozes de Petrópolis, no Rio de Janeiro. Para as análises, foram considerados os paratextos, a construção e caracterização dos personagens, os cenários, a diagramação das páginas, o traço e o estilo dos desenhos, os diálogos entre o contexto da obra, do conteúdo e do país. A fundamentação teórica baseia-se nos estudos de Daniel Munduruku (2018), que traz a história do Karaíba, protetor da floresta, Januária Cristina Alves (2017), que mostra a biografia de muitos personagens do folclore brasileiro, Ailton Krenak (2020), que aponta a visão de mundo dos povos originários e Néstor Garcia Canclini (2019), com reflexões sobre os processos de hibridação cultural nos países latino-americanos. O livro se divide em três partes abordando o processo de transição do protagonista, Caraíba, um caçador que, ao longo da história, aprende a perceber os mistérios da floresta e as ameaças das madeireiras, das mineradoras e dos humanos predadores. As tensões e contradições nos modos de ver e viver a natureza são intensificados com a presença de personagens de lendas indígenas brasileiras.
Avaliação do impacto do isolamento social durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no desenvolvimento de crianças da rede de ensino de Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
Authors: Ramos Gabriela Cateb , Mendes Leonardo Aparecido Motta , Elias Carolina , Santos Juliana Candea Leite dos , Campos Laura Scott , Simioni Patricia Ucelli , Buck Cecília Oliveira Barbosa
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: a pandemia de COVID-19 afetou a vida de crianças, em específico o desenvolvimento e aprendizagem infantil. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar o impacto do isolamento social durante a pandemia de COVID-19 na renda familiar, nas atividades didáticas e no aprendizado. Métodos: este artigo trata de um estudo descritivo, analítico e prospectivo, realizado pelo preenchimento de um questionário socioeconômico e de hábitos de vida durante o período de isolamento pelos responsáveis por crianças com idades entre 24 e 72 meses, matriculadas em creches/escolas públicas de Piracicaba, SP, Brasil. Resultados: de um total de 1.763 formulários eletrônicos distribuídos à população-alvo, obteve-se uma taxa de resposta de 72%, com 1.283 indivíduos respondendo ao questionário de forma completa. A coleta de dados mostrou que durante a pandemia, as famílias de 77% das crianças participantes da pesquisa estiveram em isolamento social. Pelos dados relatados, de acordo com os responsáveis, apenas 15% das crianças não apresentaram mudança de comportamento durante a pandemia, embora 63% descreveram que a criança não apresentou alteração de sono. Entretanto, apenas 8% delas pararam de brincar, enquanto a maior parte das crianças entrevistadas mantiveram alguma forma de atividade física durante a pandemia. Cerca de 7% dos responsáveis relataram ter observado dificuldades educacionais, como de aprendizagem, e 11% descreveram observar dificuldades sociais, como de interação dessas crianças. Conclusão: esses achados sugerem que o isolamento social afetou direta e indiretamente o desenvolvimento infantil de pré-escolares da Rede Pública de Ensino de Piracicaba, SP, Brasil.
ANALYSIS OF MODERN METHODS FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD AND EXTINGUISHING FIRES
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Matskiv Olena
Published: September 2024

Based on the literature review, the paper considers modern systems for preventing the spread of fires and the latest methods of fire extinguishing. The influence of the design parameters of facade fire eaves at the boundaries of fire compartments on the prevention of fire spread in high-rise buildings is shown using FDS modelling. To solve the problem of supplying extinguishing agents over a long distance, the use of a muzzle fire extinguishing unit for supplying containers filled with extinguishing agent is considered, a special fire muzzle for deep extinguishing of peat fires is proposed, the technology of fire extinguishing by a high-voltage electric field is determined, the functional capabilities of automatic fire extinguishing systems through the use of thermal imaging devices, as well as the method of vacuum fire extinguishing and flame extinguishing by low sound frequencies are shown.
MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF ADSORPTION OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT COMPOUNDS IN A COLUMN-TYPE APPARATUS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Sabadash Vira , Nowik-Zając Anna ,   Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Konovalov Oleh ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: September 2024

This article is devoted to researching the adsorption of high-molecular compounds in a column-type apparatus, which allows for taking into account the specific properties of adsorbed substances and the design features of the equipment. The purpose of the study was to create a mathematical model that describes the process of adsorption of high-molecular compounds in a column-type apparatus, taking into account the specific properties of the adsorbed substances and the design features of the equipment. Equations that consider the kinetic aspects of adsorption and desorption are used to describe the dynamics of the process. It was noted that the large size of molecules, their complex structure, and environmental conditions can significantly affect the efficiency of the adsorption process. The model considers phenomena such as diffusion in a porous medium, the influence of competition between different components of the mixture, and possible changes in the structure of adsorbed molecules. The obtained data made it possible to determine the optimal conditions for achieving maximum adsorption efficiency and assess the effect of changing the process parameters on the initial products. Comparison of experimental and theoretical data indicates the adequacy of the obtained model and high convergence of results. The developed model can be used for forecasting and optimizing industrial processes, where the adsorption of high-molecular compounds is a crucial stage, Including biotech manufacturing, the pharmaceutical industry, water treatment, and other industries. Thanks to the possibility of predicting the system's behaviour when conditions change, the model can be a tool for improving existing technological processes, reducing costs and improving the quality of the final product. The developed mathematical model is essential to a deeper understanding of the adsorption processes of high-molecular compounds in column-type devices. It not only allows for the analysis of the current state of the system but also provides for the possibility of its adaptation to new production conditions and needs. This opens up new opportunities for the development of technologies in various industries.