bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ARM-ED: Advanced Respiratory Monitoring Events in Drug Toxicity – An Emergency Department Feasibility Study of the utilization of a wearable device in patients with sedative effects of drugs study protocol (Preprint)
Authors: Dunlop Lisa Christine , Lowe David J , Henderson Bruce , Meredith Osian , Trueman Chris , Carlin Christopher , Docking Robert
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Drug-related deaths worldwide are most commonly attributed to opioids. Opioids and other sedative drugs can cause respiratory depression and airway compromise, leading to hypoxia and death. Device technology and artificial intelligence used to detect drug overdose has potential to improve outcomes. PneumoWave Ltd have developed a small chest-worn respiratory monitoring device to detect concerning breathing patterns and alert an emergency response.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of use of the PneumoWave device in hospital patients at risk of respiratory depression.

METHODS

This 18-month prospective observational study is performed at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. The study investigates the use of the device on three groups of patients at risk of respiratory depression due to drugs. This includes patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) due to sedative drug overdose, patients receiving procedural sedation and analgesia in the ED, and patients receiving general anesthesia in theatres. Consenting participants will have the PneumoWave sensor monitoring paired with end-tidal CO2 and regular recordings of vital signs. Usability is tested by questionnaire of the patient, the clinician, and the nurse. The primary endpoint is to determine the feasibility of gathering respiratory data from a wearable respiratory monitoring device in the ED. Statistical analysis includes comparison of biosensor data against reference physiology time course data.

RESULTS

This study will examine the use of the PneumoWave device in a variety of patient situations in which risk of respiratory depression is present, providing valuable insight into the use of device technology in individuals at risk of illicit drug-related harm within the relative safety of a hospital setting. A limitation to study procedure is exclusion of patients with intoxication after sedative drug overdose who lack capacity to provide informed consent.

CONCLUSIONS

This study has been designed to acquire foundation data to demonstrate the potential for continuous respiratory monitoring to improve outcomes for patients who are at risk of drug induced respiratory depression, inform product development, and inform design of future pivotal clinical investigations.

CLINICALTRIAL

The trial was registered on the 30th of March 2022 on clinicaltrials.gov, reference: NCT05358132.
Las desventajas sociales intraurbanas de la zona metropolitana de Toluca de cara al COVID-19
Authors: Mandujano Bautista Omar Alexis , Cabrera Pereyra José Antonio
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: analizar la correlación espacial de las condiciones de viviendas, las instalaciones de salud y el acceso a artículos de primera necesidad con la incidencia de personas infectadas, y defunciones a causa de la COVID-19 y comorbilidades asociadas en la zona metropolitana de Toluca a escala intraurbana. Metodología: se utilizan técnicas de reducción de escala espacial de población, así como de correlación espacial, que permiten identificar la heterogeneidad intraurbana en los efectos de la pandemia. Resultados: se revelan vulnerabilidades en el centro de la zona, aun teniendo mejores condiciones de sanidad, y en la periferia debido a la escasez de equipamiento intraurbano. Valor: contribución empírica a la medición de los efectos de la pandemia a escala intraurbana. Limitaciones: el método permite identificar patrones a escala de área geoestadística básica, pero su nivel (altos o bajos) depende de considerar datos no reducidos en escala. Conclusiones: el enfoque intraurbano permite resaltar la vulnerabilidad de zonas periféricas.
El Interfluvio Petorca-Quilimarí 30 años después
Authors: Hernández Castillo Daniel , Salazar Diego , Corrales Paulina , Alcalde Verónica , Fuenzalida Nicole , Olguín Laura , Peñaloza Ángela , Yrarrázaval Sebastián
Published: October 2024

Examining an area between two zones that research historically regarded separately—Central Chile and the country’s semi-arid north—presents an opportunity to consider, on several socio-spatial scales, the various degrees and characteristics of integration shown by the communities in question. In this article, we use excavation and material analyses from seven archaeological sites in Huaquén, located to the north of the Petorca and La Ligua river mouths. Given current research perspectives, the results are explored in light of their connections to the developments to each zone. There are three distinct components. The first is an Archaic component consisting of a residential camp focused on procuring marine fauna, dated to the late mid-Holocene (5000 cal. B.P.). An Early Ceramic component consisted of diverse extensive, ephemeral occupations, including a burial. Finally, a Historical component included what is likely Hispanic-Indigenous ceramics. In light of recent research perspectives, the article discusses the concept of ‘borders’ and suggests viewpoints that account for the existence of several local communities with different degrees of affiliation to regional social identities.
A 50 años de antropología universitaria en el IIA, una introducción
Authors: Salas Quintanal Hernán Javier , Villalobos Acosta César
Published: October 2024

Introducción
Expectativas de la comunidad sobre su vinculación con la universidad. El caso de las “zonas de rezago” de La Araucanía, Chile
Authors: Dougnac-Quintana Paulette , Vivallo-Urra Oscar , García-Ojeda Mauricio
Published: October 2024

En la actualidad, el sistema universitario chileno impulsa su vinculación con el entorno enfocándose en la bidireccionalidad y el impacto, como lo indica la Comisión Nacional de Acreditación. En este escenario es relevante preguntarse si las expectativas de la comunidad coinciden con esas aspiraciones. Este artículo presenta un estudio cualitativo desarrollado en las zonas de Nahuelbuta y Costa Araucanía, cuyos resultados muestran que el “modelo mental” de líderes comunitarios y funcionarios municipales enmarca a la universidad como una institución principalmente docente, en tanto la expectativa de que aporte soluciones a los desafíos locales desde la investigación está presente en los directivos municipales. Desde una perspectiva de gobernanza en red, se recomienda desarrollar una “interfaz” de relaciones universidad-comunidad, en la cual se puedan ampliar los modelos mentales de los actores del territorio respecto de la universidad y generar procesos colaborativos de “construcción de demanda”.
Habilidades blandas y técnicas en evaluaciones de estudiantes a docentes
Authors: Manchini Nigel , Jiménez Óliver , Ramos-Díaz Natalia
Published: October 2024

¿Qué importancia asigna el estudiantado a las “habilidades blandas” o soft skills y a las “habilidades técnicas” o hard skills cuándo evalúan a sus docentes? Utilizando técnicas de análisis textual en una muestra de calificaciones y comentarios a docentes, se exploró cualitativamente y se contrastaron hipótesis cuantitativas sobre el vocabulario que acompaña a calificaciones altas y bajas. Los resultados muestran que el lenguaje de los comentarios y la calificación se encuentran significativamente relacionados, y que las referencias a soft skills predicen mejor la calificación que las referencias a hard skills; sin embargo, los análisis cualitativos sugieren que, en docentes calificados/as como excelentes, las hard skills no son ignoradas sino presupuestas. Además de su contribución metodológica, este estudio aporta implementos tanto a la discusión acerca de los sesgos en la evaluación docente como a la discusión acerca de qué cualidades del profesorado es deseable cultivar.
Compromiso académico en estudiantes de posgrado en Colombia
Authors: Romero-García Laura
Published: October 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar las percepciones de compromiso académico en estudiantes de posgrado de seis universidades en la ciudad de Cali, Colombia. Con una aproximación cuantitativa se aplicó “El Cuestionario de Compromiso Académico” (The Student Engagement Questionnaire) y se empleó una metodología de análisis de modelos de ecuaciones de estructurales. En general, los estudiantes encuestados presentaron percepciones favorables sobre su programa académico. Además, las percepciones positivas sobre las relaciones dentro del ambiente de enseñanza-aprendizaje tuvieron un impacto favorable en el desarrollo de competencias de trabajo en equipo y de orden superior (pensamiento crítico, aprendizaje autogestionado, entre otros). Esta investigación aporta a la comprensión del compromiso académico en estudiantes de posgrado en un contexto latinoamericano post pandemia y realiza recomendaciones a nivel institucional para promover el compromiso de estudiantes de posgrado.
Programas de entrenamiento para promover la autorregulación del aprendizaje en estudiantes universitarios: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Inzunza-Melo Bárbara , Sáez-Delgado Fabiola
Published: October 2024

En este artículo se realizó una revisión sistemática de investigaciones publicadas entre 2019 y 2023 en tres bases de datos indexadas. El objetivo fue caracterizar las investigaciones empíricas sobre programas de entrenamiento para promover la autorregulación del aprendizaje en estudiantes universitarios. Se utilizó el método PRISMA, que resultó en 41 artículos seleccionados de 445 textos examinados. Se evidencia escasa implementación de programas de intervención a nivel sudamericano, una gran diversidad de instrumentos de medición y un bajo reporte del tamaño del efecto de la intervención.
Optimizing Wing-In-Ground Effect UAVS for Enhanced Search and Rescue Operations: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Vijayan M. , Pangoria Ansh , Patel Milan J
Published: October 2024

Abstract: Wing-In-Ground Effect (WIG) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) represent a unique convergence of aerodynamic principles and unmanned systems technology, offering promising solutions for maritime operations. This paper explores the historical development, theoretical foundations, and potential applications of WIG UAVs. The phenomenon of ground effect, which enhances lift and reduces drag when flying close to water surfaces, has been observed since the early 20th century. Soviet engineer Rostislav Alexeyev's pioneering work on the Lun-class ekranoplan in the 1960s demonstrated the viability of WIG technology for military logistics. Advancements in materials science, propulsion systems, and computer-aided design have further refined WIG vehicle performance. The integration of autonomous capabilities has expanded the operational scope of WIG UAVs, enabling missions in challenging maritime environments. The aerodynamic investigation of WIG vehicles reveals the complex interplay between the vehicle's wings and the water surface, leading to enhanced lift-to-drag ratios and improved efficiency. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and wind tunnel experiments have provided valuable insights into the optimization of WIG UAV designs. The potential applications of WIG UAVs span maritime surveillance, coastal patrolling, search and rescue operations, and cargo transportation. Their ability to collaborate with other unmanned systems, such as aerial drones and surface vessels, enhances overall mission effectiveness. As the demand for sophisticated maritime capabilities grows, the development of WIG UAVs presents a promising frontier for innovation, offering unique solutions to address evolving challenges in maritime security and operational effectiveness
Understanding methodological innovation in participatory research: insights from participatory EU-funded projects
Authors: Barbosa Mendes Ana , Bruns Charlotte , Mahr Dana , Driessen Simone
Published: October 2024

In this practice insight, we explore the intersection between creativity and sustainability in methodological development within participatory research with all its inherent complexities and tensions. We reflect on the challenges of identifying methodological innovation in participatory methods, emphasizing the gradual and cumulative nature of this process. We highlight the crucial role of reflexivity in methodological development and examine the socio-political, epistemic and institutional contexts that influence participatory research trajectories. By analysing the tension between methodological innovation and conservatism, this practice insight sheds light on the complex dynamics within participatory projects and calls for a nuanced understanding of methodological development.
The term «uzden» in the North Caucasian historical context
Authors:   Карачаево-Черкесский ордена «Знак Почета» институт гуманитарных исследований им. Х. Х. Хапсирокова, Черкесск, Россия, Фатима Анатольевна Озова
Published: October 2024

The data of language dictionaries provide grounds for distinguishing two main historical meanings of the term “uzden”: 1) feudal nobility (uzden) and 2) personally free peasants (“uzden”). A methodologically important position for analyzing the existence of the term “uzden” in North Caucasian societies of the Middle Ages and modern times is the thesis on the need to separate the class origin and service status of princely vassals. The Mongolism “uzden”, borrowed into North Caucasian languages at different times and for various extralinguistic reasons, changed its semantics depending on the historical era and the social realities of a particular society. But ultimately, the diverse interpretations of the term “uzden” turn out to be closely related to the ideas of the eras under consideration about the idea of freedom.
The cessation of the existence of Moldovan statehood in the XIX century
Authors:   Международная славянская академия наук, образования, искусств и культуры, Москва, Россия, Александр Акимович Караман
Published: October 2024

The relevance of this study is due to the intensification of public policy pursued by the authorities of Romania and the Republic of Moldova and aimed at the possible unification of the Republic of Moldova and Romania. With such a development of events, the termination of the existence of Moldovan statehood is possible and, thereby, the creation of a precedent similar to that which took place in the XIX century. The purpose and objectives of the study are to form a scientifically sound conclusion, analyze historical events and legal actions that led to the termination of the existence of the Moldavian Principality in the XIX century. In the course of the research, general scientific and special research methods were used: systemic, logical, analysis and synthesis, historical, interpretation and others. As a result of the study, based on the analysis of a sufficient number of scientific historical sources and normative legal acts, it is proved that the formation of Romania as a state became possible as a result of the external influence of interested, so-called patronizing states. The result of the formation of Romania was the disappearance of Moldovan statehood for more than 60 years.
On the issue of determining the place of town planning law in the Russian legal system
Authors:   Кубанский государственный университет, Краснодар, Россия, Михаил Владимирович Зарицкий
Published: October 2024

A relevant and controversial aspect in the modern theory of law in the development of the modern doctrine of the legal system is the question of the intersectoral division of the Russian legal system, the criteria for its construction, as well as the isolation and systematization of legal norms that are complex in nature. The purpose of the article is to establish intersectoral connections, criteria for systematization and the place in the system of Russian law of urban planning norms as a legal community that combines elements of private law and public law influence in the mechanism of legal regulation. A systematic approach and such logical research methods as analysis and synthesis made it possible to determine the place of urban planning norms in the system of Russian law as an independent branch of law with a special mixed type of legal regulation. Scope of application of the results: the main results and conclusions of the study can be used as the basis for the formation of new approaches to building a legal system and criteria for differentiating legal norms. In addition, the recognition of urban planning law as an independent branch of law will significantly facilitate the processes of law enforcement and law-making activities in the urban planning industry. Conclusions: the totality of the subject, method, principles, goals and functions of urban planning norms, forming a special mechanism of legal regulation, indicates the qualitative originality of the regulated sphere of social relations and the isolation of urban planning law as part of the Russian legal system as a branch of law. At the same time, the complex nature of urban planning law by type of legal regulation is due to the interpenetration of private law and public law interests.
Modelo de gestión para el manejo asociativo de los recursos hídricos para potencializar la agricultura
Authors: Montalvo Martínez Yeison James , Triana Gutiérrez José Steven
Published: October 2024

La administración de los recursos naturales conlleva un conjunto de acciones encaminadas a su uso sustentable. El suelo y el agua, en particular, requieren de estrategias que permitan el accionar antrópico desde una perspectiva de prevención, protección y preservación. El presente artículo propone un modelo de gestión para el manejo asociativo de los recursos hídricos para potencializar la agricultura y tiene como finalidad, la administración del agua como recurso primordial en la producción agraria. El modelo plantea un manejo asociativo, sustentable y sostenible del agua, dirigido a territorios con vocación agraria. Así mismo, destaca la pertinencia de su aplicación en el contexto colombiano, cuya producción agraria depende del agua, ya sea proveniente de la lluvia, reservorios, embalses, ríos o almacenada y gestionada a partir de sistemas de riego. De esta forma, se proponen estrategias de gestión pública orientadas a la administración del recurso hídrico en los territorios, las cuales se basaron en diferentes experiencias nacionales e internacionales.
Un breve ensayo sobre Arauca: antecedentes y perspectivas del desarrollo regional
Authors: Botero Cedeño Eduardo Andrés
Published: October 2024

La historia económica, social, política y cultural colombiana ha estado marcada por una presencia estatal intermitente y coercitiva, especialmente en aquellos territorios que, dadas las condiciones geográficas, han sido clasificados como territorios de frontera. En este sentido, el presente artículo de reflexión constituye un primer acercamiento a las dinámicas de desarrollo de un territorio que, quizás como ningún otro, refleja las condiciones históricas y administrativas de esta clasificación: el departamento de Arauca. Esta primera fase de la investigación consistió en una revisión sistemática de las fuentes secundarias disponibles, las cuales, apropiadas bajo un proceso hermenéutico que privilegiando las formas expresivas del ensayo por sobre el más tradicional discurso científico,permitieron evidenciar los avances o progresos que podrían asemejarse a ciertos logros de desarrollo. Estos avances derivan de procesos históricos específicos en los cuales el Estado ha jugado un rol marginal, con intervenciones tardías y descontextualizadas que son valoradas negativamente por una parte importante de los actores sociales.
Antibacterial Activity Assay on Escherichia coli of The Active Fraction Matoa Seeds (Pometia Pinnata J.R Forst & G. Forst.)
Authors: Karnelasatri Karnelasatri , Yacob Iren Anggreni , Andareas Pangeran , Santoso Feronia Reni Cyrena , Novia Jessica
Published: October 2024

One of the plants had been used as a medicinal plant in Papua is Pometia Pinnata J.R Forst & G. Forst or the Matoa plant. The aim of this study is to determine the antibacterial activity of the active fraction of Matoa seeds against Escherichia coli bacteria. The positive control and negative control used were ciprofloxacin and dimethyl sulfoxide, respectively. 96% ethanol solvent was used to extract the simplicia of Matoa seeds. Fractionation was carried out using n-hexane, ethyl acetate and water as solvents. The Kirby Bauer diffusion method was used in the antibacterial activity assay at concentrations of 100 mg/mL, 200 mg/mL, 300 mg/mL, 400 mg/mL, and 500 mg/mL. Overall, the inhibition zones obtained from the sequential concentrations above were 8.89 mm, 10.18 mm, 10.34 mm, 10.84 mm, and 11.76 mm respectively. Further, data analysis was performed with One Way ANOVA and the results showed significant differences between concentrations. Data analysis was then continued with the post hoc Tukey HSD test and a concentration of 500 mg/mL was concluded as the optimum concentration.
Analyzing the impact of mergers on stock prices in the banking sector: An implication for strategic merger planning and stakeholder communication
Authors: Sayed Omer Ahmed
Published: October 2024

This research delves into the intricate effects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on stock prices within the Saudi Arabian banking sector, employing the event study methodology (ESM) to examine both short-term and long-term impacts on stock valuations. The study meticulously calculates expected and abnormal returns (ARs) around merger events, shedding light on the significant influence these corporate actions exert on market perceptions and investor behavior. The methodology encompasses an analysis of daily stock price data before and after merger events, providing a detailed view of market reactions. Key findings reveal an immediate positive market response to merger announcements, driven by the anticipation of synergistic benefits, alongside diverse long-term stock price effects that underscore the complex relationship between initial expectations and actual merger outcomes. The research concludes that strategic merger planning and effective communication with stakeholders are crucial for realizing the anticipated benefits of mergers. By offering new insights into the sector-specific and regional dynamics that affect M&A outcomes, this study enhances understanding of the significant implications for investors, financial institutions, and policymakers engaged with the Middle Eastern financial markets.
Jeffrey fluid flow past inclined stretchable sheet with magnetic dipole and suction/injection
Authors: Iyoko M.O. , Olajuwon B.I. , Fagbemiro O. , Raji M.T.
Published: October 2024

Jeffrey fluid flow past an inclined stretchable sheet affected by magnetic dipole and suction/injection was investigated. The applicable equations were changed into nonlinear ordinary differential equations by similarity transformations. With the Chebyshev spectral collocation approach, solutions were obtained for fluid velocity and temperature. Considering the prescribed surface temperature (PST) and prescribed heat flux (PHF) heat processes, the effect of inclination angle, the Grashof number, and other parameters on the velocity and temperature of the fluid were documented by graphs and tables. Without the angle of inclination, the solutions from this paper were found to agree with those of the Generic algorithm and Nelder Mead method. The fluid is slower when the plate is inclined at a larger angle and this tends to allow for higher fluid temperature. The ferromagnetic interaction parameter and the ratio of relaxation to retardation time have the same effect on fluid velocity and temperature as the angle of inclination. The suction parameter and Prandtl number amplify the Nusselt number, while, as the suction increases, the skin friction increases for all inclination angles. With these results, engineers in chemical/polymer industries can make appropriate changes that can lead to more quality production.
Numerical study on heat transfer deterioration of n-decane during pyrolysis under supercritical pressure in a vertical tube
Authors: Lei Zhiliang , Bao Zewei
Published: October 2024

For accelerating hypersonic vehicles, it is important to understand the
effects of various factors on heat transfer deterioration. The heat transfer
characteristics of supercritical n-decane with pyrolysis were numerically
simulated inside a vertical tube. The effects of flow direction, mass flow
rate, heat flux, inlet temperature, and flight acceleration on the heat
transfer characteristics were investigated. When the inlet temperature was
relatively low or the fluid was decelerated vertically upward, a typical
M-shaped velocity distribution was formed, indicating the heat transfer
deterioration (HTD). Furthermore, the decrease in wall heat flux, as well as
the increase in mass flow rate, inlet temperature and flight acceleration in
the same direction as the flow makes the HTD gradually disappear. Finally, a
new relationship was established between the heat flux and the flight
acceleration and inlet temperature to determine critical heat flux under
which HTD developed in the upward flow.
Numerical simulation on the influence of metal radiation shield on the thermal insulation performance of the semi-transparent materials
Authors: Lou Fengfei , Dong Sujun , Chen Xiaona , Guo Jiangfeng , Zhu Keyong
Published: October 2024

Foams, flexible felt and thermal barrier coatings are widely used in the
thermal insulation fields. This type of material has lower density and
thermal conductivity, as well as higher specific surface area and porosity,
and is generally referred to as the semi-transparent materials. The
radiation heat transfer inside the semi-transparent materials belongs to
medium radiation, so the radiation thermal conductivity is larger at high
temperature. However, the metal radiation shields (MRSs) play an important
role in weakening radiation heat transfer. In order to study the effect of
MRSs on the thermal insulation performance of the semi-transparent
materials, the numerical simulation of coupling heat transfer of heat
conduction and heat radiation is carried out. The effective thermal
conductivity (ETC) of the semi-transparent materials with different
extinction coefficient is calculated when the different layers of MRSs are
evenly inserted into the semi-transparent materials at the specific
temperature, so that the influence of MRSs on the thermal insulation
performance of the semi-transparent materials can be obtained. The
simulation results show that whether it is an optical thin medium or an
optical thick medium, when 7 layers of MRSs are inserted into the
semi-transparent materials, the thermal insulation performance is greatly
improved. After that, the ETC changes little with the increase of the layer
of MRSs.
Diabetes Centers’ Participation in the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative Advances Health Equity and Clinical Outcomes
Authors: Accacha Siham , Mungmode Ann , Benzoni Lori , Rioles Nicole , Aleppo Grazia , Steenkamp Devin , J. Levy Carol , Antal Zoltan , C. Wong Jenise , Nelson Grace , Alonso Todd , Ebekozien Osagie
Published: October 2024

As the learning health network known as the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI) has expanded on a significant scale to provide care for more than 120,000 people since its inception in 2016, assessing the quality improvement (QI) culture and monitoring clinical outcome improvements of participating centers has become vital to understanding the network’s progress and success. Centers participating in the T1DX-QI complete regular QI culture self-assessments to quantify four evidence-based areas of culture: QI team structure, QI foundation, QI capacity, and QI success. This study builds on a previous baseline analysis to demonstrate self-reported improvements in T1DX-QI centers’ QI culture from 2021 to 2022 and summarizes QI successes experienced by participating centers.
Fundamentals of simultaneous machining and coating (SMaC) through combination of extreme high-speed laser material deposition (EHLA) and turning
Authors: Glushych Viktor , Dall Niklas , Zimmermann Max , Schopphoven Thomas , Meiners Wilhelm , Häfner Constantin Leon
Published: October 2024

Simultaneous machining and coating (SMaC) is a novel hybrid technology developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT that combines additive manufacturing through extreme high-speed laser material deposition (EHLA) with a simultaneously engaged turning process. In the present work, the parallelization of the two subprocesses is successfully demonstrated. For the first time, systematic investigations into the influence of residual heat from the deposition process on the machining process and the properties of the resulting coating, respectively, are conducted. The study specifically examines geometric deviations, surface roughness, and tool wear. One of the main parameters affecting the residual heat introduced into the turning process is the distance between the tool center points of the EHLA deposition head and the turning tool Δz. This parameter is identified as a primary factor influencing the dimensional accuracy of the coating geometry. The results show that SMaC not only offers potential for increasing the productivity of the process chain but also has a positive effect on the service life of the cutting tools involved, potentially improving the workability of hard coating materials. Improvements in terms of the attainable surface roughness are also observed. These investigations provide a basis for research into further aspects of the SMaC process, such as adaptive tool path control methods to enhance dimensional accuracy and the influence of induced compressive stresses in processing highly brittle coating materials.
Pure copper coating by multibeam directed energy deposition with blue lasers for antimicrobial effect
Authors: Yoshida Tamaki , Sato Yuji , Takenaka Keisuke , Chen Peng , Kanetaka Hiroyasu , Mokudai Takayuki , Tsukamoto Masahiro
Published: October 2024

Pure copper has antimicrobial effect, and the development of pure copper coating technology for product surfaces is needed to prevent the spread of infections. To achieve high antimicrobial performance in coatings, it is essential to form a coating with high copper purity and minimal defects. In this study, we attempted to form a pure copper coating layer on a SS304 substrate using multibeam directed energy deposition with blue diode lasers. In the coating layer formation process, multiple bead layers are overlapped to form a smooth surface and two different types of joining is conducted simultaneously: the similar material joining area with the remelted previous layer, and the dissimilar-material joining area with the substrate. However, it was challenging to conduct this process for SS304 and pure copper due to their significantly different thermal properties. Therefore, we varied the hatching distance to control the heat input to both joining areas and investigated the effect on the quality of the coating layer. The results showed that there is an optimal ratio of similar and dissimilar joining areas, at which a high-quality coating layer with few voids and low dilution is formed. Furthermore, antimicrobial tests showed that the pure copper coating layer formed in this study exhibited the antimicrobial performance equivalent to those of a pure copper plate.
Die Auswirkung der Unterlage SO4 auf die Weinqualität im Vergleich zu den Unterlagen 1103 P, 140 Ru, 420 A und Börner
Authors: Terleth Josef , Pedri Ulrich , Patauner Christoph , Masiero Chiara , Riccio Gian Marco , Raifer Barbara
Published: October 2024

In einem Steilhang mit begrenzter Bodenmächtigkeit wurde im Jahre 1999 ein Unterlagenvergleich mit der Sorte Weißburgunder und den Unterlagen SO4, 1103 Paulsen 140 Ruggeri, Börner und zwei Klonen von 420 A mit 5 randomisierten Wiederholung angelegt. Ab 2018, im 20. Standjahr der Anlage wurden in drei aufeinanderfolgenden Jahren Kleinweinausbauten durchgeführt und die Weine wurden sensorisch bewertet. Zudem wurden Erhebungen in der Anlage durchgeführt, um die Wuchsstärke der Unterlagen und ihre Trockenheitsverträglichkeit zu ermitteln. Bei den Auswertungen konnten kaum statistisch signifikante Unterschiede gefunden werden. Bei den Verkostungen der Weine fiel eine Tendenz zu untypischer Alterung der Weine von Paulsen 1103 und 420 A Klon SMA auf. Weiters wiesen die Unterlagen 1103 Paulsen und 140 Ruggeri eine Tendenz zu mehr Wachstum und besserer Trockenstressverträglichkeit im Vergleich zu den anderen Unterlagen auf. Beide Klone der Unterlage 420 A fielen in den Feldwiederholungen mit etwas weniger günstigen Bodenbedingungen in ihrer Vegetationsentwicklung stark ab, was bei den anderen Unterlagen nicht vergleichbar ausgeprägt zu beobachten war.
Neuroimaging approach to identification of working memory biomarkers in patients with chronic cerebral ischemia
Authors: Fokin VF , Ponomareva NV , Konovalov RN , Medvedev RB , Boravova AI , Lagoda OV , Krotenkova MV , Tanashyan MM
Published: October 2024

Verbal working memory (VWM) is a fundamental function responsible for temporary storage and short-term handling of verbal information. The study was aimed to determine the working memory biomarker associated with imaging of the source of infra-slow electrical activity in patients with chronic cerebral ischemia (CCI). A total of 50 patients with CCI took part in the study: 16 males and 34 females aged 50–85 years. VWM was evaluated by the Luria test. The subjects were divided into two groups matched by age with the VWM below and above the average level for the studied sample. The infra-slow, below 0.1 Hz, electrical activity, otherwise known as the DC potentials (DCPs) of the brain, was recorded with five monopolar leads: frontal, central, occipital, right and left temporal. The resting state fMRI was used to analyze brain regions with the activated BOLD (blood-oxygen-level-dependent) signal that were associated with the brain regions responsible for VWM and the DCP generation sources recorded with the non-polarizable electrodes. The differences in BOLD signal activation and infra-slow activity amplitude were found in two VWM groups. These resting-state neural networks, VWM and the neural network responsible for DCP generation, overlapped in frontal regions. There were significant differences in DCP recorded with the frontal lead in two VWM groups (р = 0.00004). In patients with CCI, infra-slow activity, recorded with the frontal lead that is generated by the neural network fragment representing an intersection of the VWM network and the part of the brain responsible for DCP generation in the frontal region, is a VWM biomarker.
The case for increasing the number of counsellors in secondary schools: Ratios, research, and recommendations.
Authors: Manthei Robert , Tuck Bryan , Agee Margaret , Crocket Alastair , Gardiner Brent
Published: October 2024

For many years the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) and the Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) have been lobbying the government for a higher ratio of counsellors to students- without much success. There have been many formal and informal documents, representations and press releases written to highlight the need for more counsellors in secondary schools. Evidence regarding the escalation of counsellors' workloads, their levels of job-related stress and potential burnout has accumulated over the years. Research from the USA and UK has shown that school counselling benefits students' educational and personal lives in numerous ways. In addition, higher counsellor-to-student ratios have been shown to be associated with better student outcomes. Until recently, apart from anecdotal evidence, there has been no equivalent research on the impact of counselling on students' lives in New Zealand schools. However, two new studies have now identified: 1) the broad range of problems that counsellors deal with in schools and how that factor might be affecting counsellors' workloads; and, 2) the benefits of counselling for student wellbeing in a national sample of schools. Within months of the results of the second study being released, the New Zealand government announced that $44 million will be made available to community organisations to provide counselling in primary and secondary schools. This has marked the first significant increase in funding for counselling since 2001. The potential effect of that expenditure on the role of counsellors is discussed, and a target ratio to be used as a benchmark for all schools is suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Enquadramentos e Contextos Legais Transnacionais da Empregabilidade e Deficiência Intelectual
Authors: Pereira Júlia , Sousa Carla , Matos Andreia , Cobello Stefano , Milli Elena , Güner Gülce , Yiğit Emre Hüseyin , Cura Gülben , Kızılkum Şenay
Published: October 2024

Este capítulo destaca a importância do emprego para as Pessoas com Deficiência Intelectual (PcDI), centrando-se no seu impacto no bemestar e na inclusão social. Analisa principalmente os enquadramentos legais existentes em Itália, Portugal, Suécia e Turquia para explorar a forma como estes facilitam a inclusão destas pessoas no local de trabalho. Como resultado, a investigação desenvolvida encontra desafios persistentes na implementação dos quadros jurídicos, no alinhamento das competências das PcDI com as exigências do mercado de trabalho e na prestação de apoio integral. Salienta igualmente a importância de adaptações razoáveis no local de trabalho e discute as potencialidades e as limitações das iniciativas jurídicas e sociais nos quatro países deste estudo de caso. Em conclusão, apela a uma abordagem integrada que inclua a melhoria da legislação, o reforço dos sistemas de apoio e a sensibilização para garantir a inclusão efectiva das PcDI na força de trabalho, sublinhando a necessidade de reformas sociais e jurídicas para colmatar o desfasamento entre a intenção e a prática no emprego das PcDI.
Internet meme in semiosis of the comic in the aspect of active processes in the Internet communication
Authors: Radbil Timur Benyuminovich , Pomazov Alexei Igorevich
Published: October 2024

The work deals with semiotic and linguistic means of creating the comic in polycode Internet memes in modern Internet communication in Russian. The material of the study is polycode Internet memes discovered by the authors in the process of Internet monitoring of the Runet in the period from 2010 to 2023. The postulate of “two worlds exisnence”, “doubling of the reality” as the main principle of comic semiosis and its pragmatics is formulated. The paper also discusses models of interaction between verbal and non-verbal components in a comic Internet meme: non-verbal and verbal components are somehow correlated in semantic and/or emotional terms; the verbal component is logically opposed to the non-verbal one; the verbal and non-verbal components belong to logically incompatible conceptual areas. It is noted that the functioning of humorous Internet memes is based on a “language game”. As a means of creating a comic effect, such varieties of “language game” as word-formative game, semantic game, phonetic game and pragma-semantic game are analyzed. It is concluded that the Internet meme is a multi-level semiotic instrument for creating comic in the environment of modern Internet communication, actively exploiting its specific properties such as polycodeness, interactivity and intertextuality.
Internet meme in modern communication: adaptation and pragmatic potential
Authors: Shchurina Yulia Vasilievna
Published: October 2024

The article focuses on the adaptation of memes. Internet memes are regarded as new units of communication, characterized by specific properties. Their main feature is the ability to transform based on the precedent nature of the meme and its instant distribution. The adaptive potential of internet memes leads to the emergence of new formations, expanding the range of pragmatic tasks solved through meme usage. The purpose of the article is to analyze the main directions of meme adaptation and the most productive options for transformations based on popular memes from recent years. The methodology employed includes the identification of intertextuality, analysis of speech genres, and semiotic methods involving the study of codes and their interaction within a communicative unit. Typical ways of transforming memes on the internet have been identified, such as changes in visual and/or verbal components, transformation of form and content while retaining visual or verbal markers, contamination of memes, and arbitrary transformation while maintaining thematic markers. Additionally, the stages of meme adaptation in the internet space, from the original meme to a metameme that retains minimal connections to the original unit, have been outlined. A natural outcome of adaptation is the ability of memes to transcend their primary sphere of existence and extend into the realms of media, education, art, and more.
Determination of sufficient income farm size for sustainable development in agricultural enterprises in Aydın province
Authors: Aslan Fırat , Armağan Göksel
Published: October 2024

Purpose: This study investigates the economic size, sufficient income farm size, and sustainability of agricultural farms in Aydın Province, known for its diverse and intensive agricultural production.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Data were collected via face-to-face surveys from 389 farms in 17 districts and 46 villages in 2022, using proportional sampling. Socio-economic characteristics were analyzed, and economic sizes were determined using ESU criteria. Income adequacy was assessed against the TURKSAT relative poverty line. Statistical methods, including ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, and Chi-Square tests, were employed to compare farm groups.
Findings: Based on ESU, 30.85% of farms were large, 51.16% medium, and 18% small. Farms with agricultural incomes 15% below the poverty line were classified as insufficient. Sufficient income farms recorded a gross margin of 380 €/da/year and agricultural income of 299 €/da/year in 2022, while in 2024, these values were 13,300 TL/da/year and 10,465 TL/da/year, respectively. Farms with sufficient income exhibited greater economic size, income, and sustainability, while those below the threshold faced challenges in savings, investments, and self-sufficiency, limiting sustainable development.
Originality/Value: This research uniquely integrates economic size, income adequacy, and sustainability in a high-potential agricultural region, addressing a gap in the literature by offering a comprehensive analysis of these dimensions.
Diagnóstico de modelos de negocios de las unidades productivas agropecuarias de Santiago Pérez municipio Ataco – Tolima
Authors: Guependo Silva Angélica María , Rico Otalora Byron Armando , Andrade Restrepo Lina María
Published: October 2024

El presente documento detalla los resultados del proyecto de investigación Importancia de la aplicación de modelos de negocio en la administración efectiva de las unidades productivas agropecuarias circundantes al corregimiento de Santiago Pérez en el municipio de Ataco- Tolima. Se enfoca principalmente en los resultados del segundo objetivo de la investigación: Diagnosticar los modelos de negocio aplicados en la administración de las unidades productivas agropecuarias participantes en el proyecto. El estudio aplica el tipo de metodología cualitativa y un enfoque de investigación descriptivo exploratorio con una muestra de 25 personas que están vinculadas a unidades productivas circundantes al corregimiento de Santiago Pérez en el Municipio de Ataco Tolima. Se utiliza SPSS para detallar los resultados de estadísticos descriptivos y las tablas de frecuencia. Como resultados se puede apreciar que la mayoría de los participantes entienden la importancia y los beneficios de la aplicación correcta de un modelo de negocio.
A dialogic tricontinental: Niemeyer, Molyvann AND Zevaco
Authors: Loddis Christian Pedelahore de , De Souza Noto Felipe
Published: October 2024

The understanding of modernity as a global and symbiotic event is what justifies this paper. It is global because, as a cultural outgrowth of the Industrial Revolution, it reached all corners of the world more or less connected to the world order, and symbiotic because, despite the hegemonic Eurocentric discourse, we declared the constant feedback of the processes of artistic experimentation that equate all continents’ continents. We will discuss comparatively the work of Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012), Jean-François Zevaco (1916-2003) and Vann Molyvann (1926-2017) in an essay organized in two sections. The first seeks aspects driven by the reading of the territory, understood as the conjunction of physical and human factors of the place in which architecture develops, pointing out strategies for accepting the vernacular contribution and its interpretation in the light of modern instruments. The second advances on the constructive terms of architects’ thinking, locating structural contextualism as a deliberate plastic action.
Expulsion with no exit: one year of war in Gaza
Authors:   Senior Research Fellow, CIDOB, Garcés Blanca , Porfirione Giulia ,   Research Assistant, CIDOB
Published: October 2024

The first year of war in Gaza has caused the forced displacement of 85% of the population. While it is central to the conflict, little analysis has been conducted from this perspective. The singular nature of this displacement is threefold: the goal of the conflict is expulsion; the purpose of the expulsion is expansion into the territory; and the expulsion is intended to be permanent, with no possibility of return. These three aspects have been a constant in the history of the Palestinian people since the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. Gaza illustrates the calamitous failure of international law, both in the humanitarian field and regarding asylum. What has gone wrong? How do we explain the unjustifiable?
Multiple Liminalities of Lay Buddhism in Contemporary China
Authors: Shmushko Kai
Published: October 2024

In the past decades, various forms of Buddhism have emerged in-between, above, and beyond conventional conceptions of religious and spiritual life in China. This book is a qualitative study exploring manifestations of the massive revival of Buddhism among non-monastic people and communities. The book wishes to answer the central question: How do Chinese groups and individuals practice Buddhism under the socio-political and cultural circumstances of contemporary China? This inquiry is based on a sample of case studies from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China (Taiwan, ROC), exploring Buddhist communities, individual practitioners, materials, spaces, practice modalities and relationships. Each chapter examines a significant paradigm that plays a role in the revival of Buddhism in China, highlighting how lay practitioners negotiate their spaces, resources, moral and ethical beliefs, and values, in the face of rapid societal changes. The research reveals how state policies, economic shifts, local trends, and global developments, such as environmental concerns and technological advances, impact and transform older Buddhist traditions. Overall, the author argues for the concept of multiple liminalities as a framework to describe the contemporary predicament of lay Buddhism in Chinese societies. Accordingly, lay Buddhist actors occupy liminal positions or operate across ambiguous boundaries where realms of in-betweenness, serve as avenues for religious responses to the complex challenges Buddhism in China faces.