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Programa educativo para desarrollar competencias socioemocionales en estudiantes del tercer grado de Educación General Básica
Authors: López-Coronel Janeth Yolanda , Bernal-Cerza Raisa Emilia , Ortíz-Aguilar Wilber
Published: January 2024

Las competencias socioemocionales combinan aspectos cognitivos y emocionales, tanto en la relación intrapersonal como en las interacciones sociales, desarrollándose gradualmente, principalmente durante la infancia y niñez y se utilizan de manera constante en la vida diaria, de allí su importancia. En tal sentido, el estudio se llevó a cabo en la Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Río Upano con estudiantes del tercer año de Educación General Básica mediante selección no probabilística. En una primera etapa se utilizó para la recolección de datos la encuesta a docentes y padres de familia y la guía de observación a los estudiantes. Se emplearon los métodos, analítico-sintético, inductivo-deductivo, análisis documental y análisis porcentual. Esto con el objetivo de diseñar un Programa Educativo para desarrollar competencias socioemocionales en estudiantes del tercer año de Educación General Básica. El mismo que fue sometido a una validación por consulta de especialistas, cuyos criterios legitimaron la factibilidad de la propuesta.
DISTÚRBIOS NEUROLÓGICOS RELACIONADOS AO HIV
Authors: Calvacante Ester Almeida , Dos Santos Gabriela Machado , Lopes Graciana de Sousa , Ferreira Jhonata Lima
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Descrever os distúrbios neurológicos associados ao HIV/AIDS. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo analítico, que utiliza como técnica a Revisão Integrativa da Literatura. A busca foi realizada dentro das bases de dados SCIELO e PUBMED, por meio de três descritores: “Distúrbios Neurológicos” AND “HIV” AND ‘’ENFERMAGEM”. Foram encontrados 100 artigos na totalidade nas bases de dados. Ao adicionar os critérios, os números reduziram para 51. Após a análise das pesquisas, 15 publicações foram selecionadas para compor esta pesquisa. Resultados: As manifestações neurológicas se dão por meios primários e secundários sendo as infecções oportunistas os principais fatores para acometimento do sistema nervoso. Os profissionais de saúde que trabalham com pessoas que vivem com HIV (PVHIV) devem ser regidos por práticas fundamentais de rastreio à essas complicações neurológicas associadas ao HIV. Conclusão: O decorrer do assunto levanta a importância da implementação do processo de enfermagem, sistematização e intervenções voltadas para as especificidades da doença em seu curso.
Evaluation of sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) genotypes for biomass, sugar and ethanol production under different levels of nitrogen
Authors: MIRI KHALED , RANA D S
Published: January 2024

Sweet sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.).Moench] stalks contain high fermentable sugar and thus have potential to produce bio-ethanol along with grains and crushed dry matter. Its cultivars differ in production potential, adaptation, duration and response to nitrogen level under different agro-climatic conditions. A field experiment was conducted at New Delhi, during kharif season of 2009 and 2010 to evaluate three sweet sorghum genotypes (varieties: RSSV 9, SSV 84, and hybrid: CSH 22 SS) under four nitrogen levels (0, 50, 100 and 150 kg N/ha for growth, biomass, fermentable sugar and potential ethanol yield. In the first year, except green biomass, juice yield, fermentable sugar yield and expected ethanol yield recorded significant increase up to 100 kg N/ha, while green biomass yield responded up to 150 kg N/ha. In the second year, all yield parameters except brix (%) showed marked improvement up to 150 kg N/ha. Expected ethanol yield recorded 83.4% and 77.7% increase due to application of 150 kg N/ha over control in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Among the genotypes, hybrid CSH 22 SS showed it’s significant superiority in the above mentioned yield parameters over varieties, except brix (%), which was the highest in RSSV 9. Hybrid CSH 22 SS recorded 112% and 34% increase in ethanol yield over SSV 84 and RSSV 9, respectively. Interaction effect of nitrogen × genotypes for all above characters, except brix (%) was significant. Hybrid CSH 22 SS responded significantly up to 150 kg N/ha, while in case of varieties response to N application was significant only up to 100 kg N/ha. Net return with 150 kg N/ha fertilizer application recorded 116.9 and 116.3% increase over control in 2009 and 2010 respectively. On an average hybrid CSH 22 SS produced net returns of ` 41 540 which was 135 and 41% higher than SSV 84 and RSSV 9 respectively.
Parental molecular diversity and its concurrence to heterosis in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: KUMAR VISHNU , MALOO S R
Published: January 2024

A half diallel set of 10 parents, 45 F1s and 45 F2s was analyzed for grain yield and its components and parental entries were also assessed with RAPD marker for the concurrence of genetic diversity analysis with heterosis and combining ability. Out of 45 crosses, thirteen-thirty one crosses manifested heterotic response for different characters in desired direction. An overall appraisal of GCA effects identified parents DBW 16 and UP 2338 as good general combiners for grain yield and its contributing traits and crosses DBW 16 × UP 2338, DBW 17 × UP 2338 and PBW 373 × Raj 4083, as having high significant positive SCA effects for grain yield as well as for its components. RAPD analysis discemed 352 fragments of which 95 scorable alleles were obtained with 16 primers with an average of 5.93 alleles/primer.
Impact of Bt transgenic cottons and insecticides on target and non-target insect pests, natural enemies and seedcotton yield in India
Authors: DHILLON M K , PAMPAPATHY G , WADASKAR R M , SHARMA H C
Published: January 2024

Genetically engineered cottons expressing ä-endotoxins from Bacillus thuringiensis have been adopted on a large- scale worldwide. Therefore, we studied the efficacy of Bt cottons for the management of bollworms, their effects on non- target insects, and seedcotton yield under insecticide protected and unprotected conditions. Helicoverpa armigera and Earias vittella damage was significantly lower in Bt than in non-Bt cottons, while no significant differences were observed in egg-laying by H. armigera. The populations of major non-target sucking insect pests such as Amrasca biguttula biguttula, Bemisia tabaci, Aphis gossypii, Oxycarenus laetus, Dysdercus koenigii and Nezara viridula and the generalist predators, viz Cheilomenes sexmaculatus, Chrysopa spp., and spiders did not differ significantly between Bt and non-Bt cottons. Insecticide application resulted in resurgence of cotton aphid and whitefly, possibly because of elimination of natural enemies or better growth of plants uder protected conditions. Abundance of bollworms, non-target pests, and generalist predators was significantly greater before insecticide sprays than after insecticide application, except in a few cases. Bollworm damage was lower and seedcotton yields higher in Bt than in non-Bt cottons. The present studies indicated that Bt cotton hybrids are effective for the management of bollworms and yield more, and do not have any adverse effects on the abundance of generalist predators.
Sea Bed Mining
Authors:   Formerly with Geological Survey of India and Now with Gondwana Geological Society, Nagpur-440001(MS), India, Chatterjee Anjan Kumar
Published: January 2024

The seabed is surely one of the last mining frontiers on earth remaining for mankind, to extract economic mineral deposits. It is hence imperative that India with its Obvious Geological Potential (OGP) area on the land surface amounting to 0.57 million km, for which baseline geoscience data has been generated and mineral exploration activities are ongoing, needs to be supplemented with mineral wealth on our sea beds, within our Territorial Waters (TW) and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Studies by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and other agencies for mineralized horizons in the terrestrial OGP areas have been a continuous process. The baseline geoscience and mineral exploration data are published regularly by GSI and Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) and made available to respective stakeholders. India has a 2.02 million km area under its TW and EEZ. Our East and West Coasts of the Peninsular India are endowed with phosphate, manganese nodules, lime mud and monazite sands with rare earth elements (REE) and thorium that have been surveyed by the Marine and Coastal Survey Division (MCSD) of the GSI with their research vessels to establish the potentiality. According to the data available, 1,53,996 million tons of lime mud within the EEZ off Gujarat and Maharashtra coasts, 745 million tons of construction grade sand, off Kerala coast, 79 million tons of heavy mineral placers in the inner-shelf and mid-shelf, off Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, phosphorite in the Eastern and Western continental margins, polymetallic ferromanganese nodules and crusts in Andaman Sea and Lakshadweep Sea have been reported. The CSIR- National Institute of Oceanography has been embarking on research for seabed mineral deposits. The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, passed by Lok Sabha on 01.08.2023, has amendments to the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002, OAMDR Act (Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India, 2002). It envisages major initiatives to allow auction of mineral blocks 45° X 45° (latitude and longitude) in respect of any mineral or prescribed group of associated minerals, under one or more operating rights (taken together). The Act has a provision for setting up of a non-lapsable Offshore Areas Mineral Trust to maintain a fund under the Public Account of India. This fund will be financed by a yet to be determined, additional levy on the production of offshore minerals that will be used for exploration, research, disaster relief and for mitigation of adverse impacts of seabed mining. We have the National Exploration Trust and the District Mineral Foundation Trust funds, to which royalties are paid by stakeholders for onshore mining.
Analysis of Anemia and Oxygen Saturation Examination Results for the Elderly in Nursing-Homes in West Sumatra Province
Authors: Setiawati Erdanela , Rosmaini
Published: January 2024

Pendahuluan: Pemeriksaan anemia dan kadar saturasi oksigen pada lansia penting dilakukan, karena anemia dan kadar saturasi oksigen rendah pada lansia tidak memberikan gejala. Anemia terdiagnosis bila lansia mengalami perdarahan dan saturasi oksigen rendah terdeteksi bila lansia masuk rumah sakit dengan sesak nafas karena kelainan paru (pneumonia). Tujuan Penelitian: memeriksa kadar hemoglobin dan saturasi oksigen lansia panti jompo serta menganalisis hubungan anemia dengan kadar saturasi oksigen rendah pada lansia. Metode: Penelitian ini dilakukan  di panti jompo Jasa Ibu di Situjuah Kabupaten-Limapuluh-Kota Provinsi-Sumatera-Barat, menggunakan metode analitik observasional dengan desain cross sectional,  menggunakan data primer dengan jumlah sampel 70 responden. Anemia didiagnosis melalui pemeriksaan kadar hemoglobin menggunakan alat Easy-Touch-GCHb-meter. Pemeriksaan kadar saturasi-oksigen menggunakan alat pulse-oximetry. Analisa data univariat disajikan dalam bentuk distribusi frekuensi dan analisa bivariat menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil: Dari 70 lansia yang diperiksa hemoglobin dan saturasi oksigennya didapatkan lansia yang anemia sebanyak 12 lansia (17,1%), lansia yang memiliki kadar saturasi oksigen rendah sebanyak 16 lansia (22,9%). Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan  terdapat hubungan antara anemia dengan kadar saturasi oksigen rendah dengan p-value=0,000. Kesimpulan: terdapat hubungan bermakna antara anemia dengan kadar saturasi oksigen yang rendah pada lansia di panti jompo Jasa Ibu Situjuah, Kabupaten-Limapuluh-Kota Provinsi-Sumatera-Barat.
Case Report: Compassionate application of chlorine dioxide-based solution in a patient with metastatic prostate cancer
Authors: Aparicio-Alonso Manuel , Torres-Solórzano Verónica
Published: January 2024

Chlorine dioxide is a powerful and cost-effective oxidizing agent that has demonstrated anti-cancer activity both in vitro and in vivo. Its proposed mechanism involves the release of free radicals, which disrupt the delicate oxidative balance within cancer cells. In case report, the patient has voluntarily opted for compassionate chlorine dioxide therapy over continuing conventional chemotherapy and immunotherapy due to side effects and uncertain survival outcomes. The concentration of the chlorine dioxide solution was 1/100 times lower than the LOAEL threshold, ensuring that not compromise the patients' health. This is the first follow-up in patient diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, who shown tumor reduction at distant sites from the primary tumor with no side effects. This preliminary observation suggests that chlorine dioxide and its free radicals could be potential mediators of an anticancer response. However, it is imperative to emphasize the importance of conducting rigorous clinical trials to validate these initial findings
case series on two-stage disinfection in regenerative endodontics on permanent mandibular molar with blunderbuss canal
Authors: K B Amogha , N S Savitha , S H Krishnamoorthy , Pai Reshma
Published: January 2024

Background: Revascularization is a promising approach as it promotes root end closure forming healthy, thick root dentin at the apex which provides clinical and radiographic success due to the elimination of bacteria and disinfection of the canal which gives a 100% sterile environment to receive SCAP.
Aim: To examine the effect of a regenerative endodontic procedure on immature necrotic teeth with apical periodontitis
Method: An 8-year-old medically fit boy was referred to the department with a lingering type of pain in the immature permanent mandibular first right molar. Bleeding was induced in the root canals at the third appointment. The blood clots (scaffolds) were covered with MTA, and the tooth was restored with a composite filling. Recall sessions were scheduled after one month and 3 months, when the tooth appeared asymptomatic clinically and radiographically, with considerable periapical healing.
Conclusion: An immature multirooted tooth with necrotic pulps and periapical radiolucency was managed with evident clinical and radiographic success, wherein non-setting calcium hydroxide paste and triple antibiotic paste were used sequentially to guarantee complete canal disinfection.
The Exemplary Rhetor: On Anti-Philosophy and Sophistics in Alain Badiou
Authors: Stagnell Alexander
Published: January 2024

This article investigates the ambiguous status of rhetoric, situated between proper philosophy and mere sophistry, through Alan Badiou’s three exemplary figures of thought: the philosopher, the anti-philosopher, and the sophist. With the recent return of the sophist in politics in the form of populist politicians, contemporary rhetorical studies have expressed a need for the discipline to reconsider its alliance with relativist sophistics. However, by studying Badiou’s three exemplary figures, and relating them to his understanding of the three forms of negation, the article explores a possible rift between sophistical rhetoric and anti-philosophical populism that complicates prevalent understandings of the relationship between rhetoric, philosophy, and sophistics. Finally, the article brings up some issues concerning how to fit exemplarity in general, and the three exemplary figures in particular, into the framework of Badiou’s entire philosophy and discusses how to potentially counteract these limitations.
Application of Biofloc Technology in Rearing of Two IMC Fish Species Cirrhinus mrigala and Labeo rohita and Estimation of Length – Weight Relationship under the Same Feeding Regime
Authors: Nath Priyam
Published: January 2024

Biofloc technology (BFT) is an innovative technology which is based upon zero or minimal water exchange where heterotrophic bacteria which consume organic carbon are grown on unconsumed feed, fish excreta and inorganic nitrogenous products resulting in the removal of these unwanted components from the water. The present study demonstrates the effective application of Biofloc technology to culture Indian Major Carps (mainly C. mrigala and L. rohita) in semi-indoor conditions with less water requirements. After conducting the study for a period of 6 months, relationship between length-weight was derived in both the fishes. The value of ‘b’ showed an increase with 2.8701 (in C. mrigala) and 2.7567 (in L. rohita) after the study period. The value of Kn lied within the range of 0.9545-1.0511 (in C. mrigala) and 0.925-1.01 (in L. rohita). Coefficient of determination (R2) and correlation coefficient (r) were prominent with R2=0.9071 (r=0.952) and R2=0.9517 (r=0.975) in C. mrigala and L. rohita respectively. The findings of the current study demonstrates that IMC can be reared effectively using this technique rather than going for large scale culture where cost of feed and space limitation is a major problem.
Maternal Nutritional Understanding, Attitudes, and Practices: Implications for Children's Eating Habits
Authors: Vidhya C. S.  , Sree P. Narmatha , Rani K. Sudha , Srivastava Priya , Banu A. M. Rashida , Sahu Pratima , Rajpal Charu
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study delves into the maternal understanding, attitudes, and practices related to nutrition and their potential implications for children's eating habits in India. Through a comprehensive examination, we aim to uncover valuable insights into the dynamics of maternal influence on children's dietary patterns in the specific cultural and contextual setting of India. The findings from this research contribute to a nuanced understanding of the interplay between maternal nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and practices, shedding light on potential avenues for targeted interventions to promote healthier eating habits among children in the Indian context. The structured questionnaire, encompassing dimensions of maternal nutritional knowledge, attitudes toward dietary practices, and specific behaviors influencing children's eating habits, serves as the primary tool for data collection. Anthropometric measurements of both mothers and children augment the dataset, offering a nuanced perspective on the nutritional status of participants. Limitations, such as reliance on self-reported data and the cross-sectional nature of the study, are acknowledged. Despite these constraints, this research aspires to contribute valuable insights into the intricate web of factors influencing children's eating habits within the unique socio-cultural landscape of India. The findings are expected to inform targeted interventions and policy recommendations, fostering healthier nutritional practices among children in this diverse and dynamic setting.
ANALISIS PERAWATAN INJECTION PUMP PADA MOTOR DIESEL
Authors: Mukhnizar  , Bio Oktonius Manurung  , Afdal
Published: January 2024

Mesin diesel merupakan bentuk pembakaran dalam (internal combustion engine) dengan prinsip kerja penyalaan bahan bakar yang dilakukan oleh suhu secara kompresi di ruang bakar. Perawatan motor diesel pada kendaraan bermotor terutama pompa ijeksi sangat diperlukan. Tujun penelitian untuk mengetahui prinsip kerja injection pump, penyebab tersumbatnya injection pump dan mengetahui prosedur perawatan injection pump. Penelitian dilakukan dengan mengambil data tekanan penginjeksian pada Injection pump dan Injektor motor Diesel 6 silinder menggunakan tool set, nozzle pump tester, ragum dan test banch serta truck hino FM 260 JD sesuai spesifikasi yang ditentukan. Hasil dari penelitian ini pada analisis volume penginjeksian pada plunger didapatkan data dengan putaran 300, 500, dan 800 rpm secara berturut-turut yaitu rata-rata 3,6 ml, 19,3 ml dan 21,5 ml. Setelah dilakukan penyetelan pada tiap-tiap plunger, diperoleh hasil 2 ml, 20 ml dan 22ml dengan putaran yang sama secara berturut-turut. Perawatan injection pump dilakukan agar mencegah ketidak stabilan rpm dan runaway.
Correlation Between Different Domains of Social Capital and Psychological Distress Among Chinese High School Students
Authors: Wang Xueshuang , Svalina Filip , Mieziene Brigita
Published: January 2024

Social capital has been shown to have positive effects on multiple health outcomes among young people. Studies suggest that social capital is an important predictor of health and wellbeing of children and adolescents, including their mental health. This research examined the correlation between different domains of social capital – in the family, in the neighborhood, and at school – and the level of psychological distress among high school students in China. A cross-sectional survey among 501 high school students (217 males and 284 females), aged 15–19 years old, was carried out in the 2020–2021 school year. Logistic regression was used to examine the association of family, neighborhood, and school social capital with the risk of high psychological distress, measured by the Kessler–6 scale. The findings in this study suggest that young people with a higher level of family support, higher level of neighborhood trust and higher level of teacher-student interpersonal trust are less likely to report high psychological distress. Social connectedness within the family, neighborhood and school thus appear to be important factors influencing mood among young people.
CONGRUENCESFORBIPARTITIONSWITHODDDESIGNATED SUMMANDS
Authors: Naika M.S.Mahadeva , T Harishkumar , Prasad M. , Veeranayaka T.N.
Published: January 2024

Andrews, Lewis andLovejoy investigatedanewclass of partitions withdesignatedsummandsbytakingordinarypartitionsandtaggingexactlyone ofeachpartsize.LetB2(n)countthenumberofbipartitionsofnwithdesignated summands inwhichall partsareodd. Inthiswork,weestablishmany infinite familiesofcongruencesmodulopowersof2and3forB2(n).Forexample, foreach n≥0andα≥0, B2 48·52α+2n+a1·52α+1 ≡0 (mod9), wherea1∈{88,136,184,232}.
REFINEMENT OF SOME GENERALIZED POLYNOMIAL INEQUALITIES
Authors: Keshtwal Roshan Lal , Kumar Susheel , Ali Imran
Published: January 2024

Letp(z)beapolynomial of degreen,withp(z)= n ν=0 aνzν. Inthis paper,firstly,weprovearesultforboundsintwodifferentradii forthemaximum modulusof lacunarytypeofpolynomialshavingall zerosoutsideadiskofgiven radius. Next,we establisha result concerning themaximummodulus of polar derivativeof polynomial havingall zeros insideadiskout ofwhichsomefixed numberof zerosarecentredatorigin. Inparticularcasethis result reduces into ordinaryderivative.Ourresultsnotonlyproviderefinementsofearlierprovedresultsbutalsoopennewavenuesforotherresultsinthesamefieldofresearch.
PATHWAY OPERATOR AND PATHWAY TRANSFORM OF GENERALIZED BESSEL FUNCTION
Authors: Gupta Priyanka , Mittal Ekta , Joshi Sunil
Published: January 2024

Thecurrent studyaims to describe the generalized Bessel function’s pathway fractional integral operator. The following noteworthy special cases have been brought forward for consideration. The pathway transform of the generalized Bessel function has also been developed.
IDEALS OF FUNCTION SPACE IN THE LIGHT OF AN EXPONENTIAL ALGEBRA
Authors: Halder Prithwiraj , Jana Sandip
Published: January 2024

Exponential algebra is a new algebraic structure consisting of a semigroup structure, a scalar multiplication, an internal multiplication and a partial order [introduced in [4]]. This structure is based on the structure `exponential vector space' which is thoroughly developed by Priti Sharma et. al. in [11] [This structure was actually proposed by S. Ganguly et. al. in [1] with the name `quasi-vector space'] Exponential algebra can be considered as an algebraic ordered extension of the concept of algebra. In the present paper we have shown that the function space $ C^+(\mathbf X) $ of all non-negative continuous functions on a topological space $\mathbf X$ is a topological exponential algebra under the compact open topology. Also we have discussed the ideals and maximal ideals of $ C^+(\mathbf X) $. We find an ideal of $ C^+(\mathbf X)$ which is not a maximal ideal in general; actually maximality of that ideal depends on the topology of $\mathbf{X}$. The concept of ideals of exponential algebra was introduced by us in [4].
QUARTER SYMMETRIC NON-METRIC CONNECTION ON A (k, μ)−CONTACT METRIC MANIFOLD
Authors: Yadav R. P. S. , Prasad B.
Published: January 2024

The object of the present paper is to introduce a new type of quartersymmetric non-metric connection on a (k, μ)−contact metric manifold and studysome properties of quarter symmetric non-metric connection on a (k, μ)−contactmetric manifold. Further, we obtain some properties of nearly Ricci recurrent ona (k, μ)−contact metric manifold with respect to quarter symmetric non-metricconnection. Finally, we present an example to verify our result.
A STUDY ON Nˆg∗s− CLOSED SETS IN NANO TOPOLOGICAL SPACES
Authors: J. Carolinal , M. Anto
Published: January 2024

In this paper, we define and study about a new type of Nano generalizedclosed set called Nˆg∗s−closed sets in nano topological space. The relationshipof Nˆg∗s−closed sets with other known Nano generalized closed sets and the characteristicsof Nˆg∗s−interior, Nˆg∗s−exterior, Nˆg∗s−closure, Nˆg∗s−boundary andNˆg∗s−border are studied.
ON ZERO TRUNCATION MODELLING OF POISSON AILAMUJIA DISTRIBUTION AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Authors: Agarwal Abhishek , Pandey Himanshu
Published: January 2024

In present paper we have developed zero truncated Poisson Ailamujiadistribution. The suggested model’s parameter is calculated using the maximumlikelihood technique. The proposed model fitted to observed set of data related tothe events based on mortality and drawn some conclusions.
ANALYSIS OF R¨OSSLER ATTRACTOR BY MEANS OF RESIDUAL AND JOUBERT-GREEFF METHODS
Authors: Kekana M. C. , Shatalov M. Y. , Tong T.O , Fadugba S. E.
Published: January 2024

In this paper, A mathematical framework of checking accuracy of numericalmethods from mathematical software is been developed and investigated.R¨ossler attractor is used as case study as its analytical solution is non-existence.The algorithms investigated from Mathcad software includes AdamsBDF, Adams,BDF and Runge-Kutta fixed methods. The numerical solutions of each built-inalgorithms are compared to well-known Joubert-Greeff method. The estimationof global and local residuals are shown. The graphical results are plotted on aninterval of 0 ≤ t ≤ 150.
Intellectual Capital, Non-Performing Loan, and Inflation’s Effects on Firm Value : The Mediating Role of Financial Performance
Authors: Manurung Agustina Dian Putri , Sadalia Isfenti , Syahyunan
Published: January 2024

This paper aims to analyze how financial performance can mediate the influence of intellectual capital, non-performing loans and inflation on firm value. Our sample is 39 banks in Indonesia that have passed the criteria based on purposive sampling, with a total of 5 years of observation. This research is quantitative research with a panel data multiple regression model, which will be processed using E-views and a Sobel test calculator to test the mediation effect. The findings of this research show that VACA, VAHU, non-performing loans and inflation have a direct effect on financial performance. However, STVA has no effect. Also directly, VACA, non-performing loans and financial performance influence firm value. However, VAHU, STVA and inflation have no effect on firm value. The results of the Sobel test succeeded in proving that financial performance was able to mediate the influence of VACA, VAHU, non-performing loans and inflation on firm value. However, it failed to prove the mediating influence of financial performance on STVA and firm value.
Effect of Whole-body Vibration on Muscle Tone, Function, and Quality of Life in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
Authors: Hussein Hisham M. , Aldhahi Monira I. , Alshammari Hand Zamel M. , Alshammari Salma Khamis S. , Alrashidi Sarah Naif M. , Alreshidi Shahad Lafi M. , Al Ayasrah Mazin M. , Alshammari Amsha Alhumaidi , Altamimi Khulood Khleiwi R. , Gabr Ahmed M. , Alqahtani Abdulaziz Mohammed M. , Ibrahim Ahmed Abdelmoniem
Published: January 2024

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common nonprogressive neurological condition. One of the important signs of CP is the spasticity which can be treated by different methods. Whole-body vibration (WBV) is an example of these treatments. However, its efficacy needs to be accurately studied. This study investigates the effects of WBV on muscle tone, function, and quality of life in children with spastic CP. Systematic review and meta-analysis were performed. We searched the literature using the following electronic databases: Scopus (via Science Direct), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) (EBSCO), PubMed, and PEDro and included articles from the year of their inception up to September 2023. The included articles were randomized controlled trials that used WBV on patients with spastic CP in which the outcomes were spasticity, function, and quality of life. Two reviewers independently selected the included trials. The pooled mean differences (PMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using the Rev Man software. Ten trials involving 206 CP patients were included in this meta-analysis. All trials were of fair to good methodological quality as per the PEDro scale. Five trials compared the effect of adding WBV to standard physical therapy compared to standard physical therapy alone on motor function measured by Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) with both domains D and E. The current meta-analysis showed that the standard physical therapy treatment was statistically significantly better than WBV plus standard physical therapy on both D values (
z = 2.39,
P = 0.02, PMD = 3.02, CI: 0.54, 5.49) and E values (
z = 3.04,
P = 0.002, PMD = 4.06, CI: 1.44, 6.68). Adding WBV to the standard physical therapy was not superior to standard physical therapy alone in favor of gross motor function in patients with CP. However, it remains imperative to conduct high-quality research examining the effectiveness of whole-body vibration on children diagnosed with spastic CP exhibiting motor dysfunction and evaluating its impact on their quality of life.
Eigentumsrecht und Moral: Kommentar zu Sophie Schönberger, ›Eingefrorene Zeit‹
Authors: Gosewinkel Dieter
Published: January 2024

Sophie Schönberger geht es in ihrem Text zu ›eingefrorener Zeit‹ um einschneidende Veränderungen von Eigentumsvorstellungen und deren Wirkungen in Diskursen um die Wiedergutmachung historischen Unrechts nach 1945 am Beispiel der Restitution von Kulturgütern.
Welche Art Eigentum sind Vorfahren? Über die Dis/Position von Eigentum und Eigentümer*in
Authors: Beck Rose Marie
Published: January 2024

Der Artikel argumentiert, dass im Fall von ›human remains‹ der Unterschied zwischen Eigentum und Eigentümer*in durch koloniale wissenschaftliche Praktiken im Kontext historischen Unrechts hervorgebracht wurde. Für Restitutionsprozesse ist dieser Eigentumsbegriff auch heute notwendig. Dadurch wird jedoch koloniales Unrecht fortgeschrieben. Der Artikel stellt dieser Sicht die Stimmen und Ansprüche der Ursprungsgesellschaften gegenüber, denen es wesentlich darum geht ihre Vorfahren zu repatriieren. In dieser Spannung stößt der deutsche/westliche Eigentumsbegriff an seine Grenzen.
Deep Learning for Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) of Brain Diseases Four-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (4D MRI Classification) from Glioma Tumor
Authors: Boukli Hacene Ismail , Aziza Elaouaber Zineb
Published: January 2024

This work focuses on the utilization of Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for the accurate segmentation of a glioma tumor in brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images. Specifically, we employed three distinct architectures using the labeled database BraTS2018 for training. To accomplish this, we utilized MATLAB 2019, which is compatible with Graphic Processing Unit (GPU) for enhanced performance. We have utilized various layers of a CNN to construct our architectures, including the convolutional layer, pooling layer, rectification layer, deconvolutional layer, and loss layer, to perform semantic segmentation. In addition, we compared the results obtained using the Dice coefficient. We show that the choice of epoch number has a great influence and a great importance for having the best results and giving better learning precision.
Enhancing Neuroplasticity and Promoting Brain Health at Work: The Role of Learning and Memory in Workplace Performance
Authors: Forget Maurice , Le Pertel Noémie
Published: January 2024

This chapter provides an accessible exploration of the integral role neuroplasticity—the brain’s adaptability—plays in learning, memory, and ultimately, workplace performance. Beginning with an overview of the neurobiology of learning and memory, it elucidates how these processes impact key skills and knowledge in today’s global business environment, and how individual differences affect team performance. The chapter then delves into strategies to enhance neuroplasticity and improve job performance, encompassing cognitive training, brain stimulation, and mindfulness interventions. Finally, it offers practical insights for integrating scientific findings into workplace training and development programs, with a focus on optimizing brain health and harnessing neuroplasticity to boost productivity.
Content analysis of the financial literature over time in the world
Authors: Anderloni Luisa , Moro Ornella
Published: January 2024

The paper offers a conceptualization of the phenomena of financial illiteracy and its relationships with digital skills in a rapidly changing landscape driven by technology. It proposes a bibliometric analysis of the issue from the perspectives of individuals and households, entrepreneurs and firms and financial intermediaries and authorities. The aim of this chapter is to analyse the stream of the worldwide FL literature in order to shed a light on the conceptual structure of the research field, with an emphasis on its evolution over time and its future developments. We are interested in FL themes and in analytical perspectives from different disciplines, and consequently, our focus is more on thematic evolution and approaches than on authors’ productivity, authors’ influence, networks, research centres and journals.
Design strategy of metal foam flow field and its application in proton exchange membrane fuel cell
Authors: Wan Zhongmin , Sun Yun , Yang Chen
Published: January 2024

Metal foam as flow field for proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) has demonstrated substantial promise for enhancing the distribution uniformities of reactants and temperature. In different types of PEMFC, however, the influence of metal foam flow field on cell performance is diverse. For liquid-cooled PEMFC, employing metal foam flow field encounters challenges in water removal. For air-cooled PEMFC, employing metal foam can help retain a certain amount of liquid water to avoid membrane dehydration. In an effort to further enhance the cell performance and practical application potential of metal foam in different types of PEMFC, the design strategy for metal foam flow field in PEMFCs is studied through this chapter. Experimental results revealed that for liquid-cooled PEMFC, the cathode side employing metal foam flow field raises the potential for water flooding and instability of operational voltage, which can be addressed through reasonably designing the structural characteristics of metal foam. Furthermore, the thermal management capability of air-cooled PEMFC can be boosted through adopting metal foam flow field, owing to the synergic improvement of forced convective heat transfer of reactant gas and electrochemical performance, which is the main factor of the thermal management improvement at high current.
Experimental Study of a Fish Behavioral Barrier Based on Bubble Curtains for a River Water Intake
Authors: Circiumaru Gabriela , Chihaia Rares-Andrei , El-Leathey Lucia-Andreea , Voina Andreea
Published: January 2024

The protection of fish habitat near water diversion or hydrotechnical facilities is of particular interest for researchers working in various fields. The chapter is focused on an experimental study of a fish behavioral barrier consisting of a bubble curtain operating along a river water intake scale model. It approaches elements of fish hydrodynamics, river water intakes, as well as physical and non-physical barriers for fish diversion from hydrotechnical facilities. The design, development, and testing of the fish behavioral barrier as well as the results of the experimental analysis are discussed. The proposed experimental setup was based on a barrier placed in the proximity of a river water intake scale model fitted and tested in a closed-circuit hydraulic stand. The intake chamber is provided with perforated orifices which communicate through an inlet with a lower tank for discharging the water into another tank located beneath. A certain water velocity within the hydraulic stand was set to assess the tandem operation of the bubble curtain and water intake. A sharp velocity gradient was found in most cases, indicating local velocity changes and creating the premises for impacting the fish behavior. Conclusions and future research development are also envisaged in the chapter.
Money Laundering in the Age of Cybercrime and Emerging Technologies
Authors: Rocha-Salazar José-de-Jesús , Segovia-Vargas María-Jesús
Published: January 2024

Historically, money laundering has been the financial crime of most significant interest in the international sphere due to the abrupt amounts of money it involves, the damage it causes to the institution’s reputation, and the government spending to combat it. Numerous international organizations, such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the United Nations (UN), stipulate standards and norms to regulate its prevention and detection. With the emergence of the 4th industrial revolution, technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), intelligent apps, cloud computing, and cybersecurity play roles in opposite directions in committing and combating money laundering. While artificial intelligence provides innovative models and algorithms capable of predicting money laundering activity, the Internet of Things and intelligent apps seem to create new means for cyber money laundering where cybersecurity comes as a mitigating measure. Bearing this in mind, the current chapter presents an overview of the impact of emerging technologies and cybercrime in executing and fighting against money laundering.
Medicinal Plants Used for the Treatment and Management of Bilharziasis and Other Parasitic Infections Affecting Humans in Zimbabwe: A Systematic Review
Authors: Nyagumbo Elliot , Nyirenda Trust , Mawere Cephas , Mutasa Ian , Kademeteme Emmanuel , M. Mutaramutswa Alfred , Kapanga Donald , Ngorima Godwins , Nhari Leroy , Maunganidze Fabian , Bhebhe Michael , Pote William , Mabaya Lucy
Published: January 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that at least 251.4 million people from 78 countries were in need of preventative care for bilharziasis in 2021. Globally, soil-transmitted helminth infections are present in at least 24% of the world’s population. Tropical and subtropical areas have a wide distribution of infections with a high prevalence in the sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to document plants that have been traditionally used in Zimbabwe to manage bilharziasis and other parasitic infections. The literature review was based on published papers and abstracts retrieved from the online databases. Books, book chapters, scientific reports and theses from universities in Zimbabwe that were available online were also used in this review. Plants with the reported traditional usage against bilharziasis and other parasitic infections were recorded from the data retrieved. In total, 68 species were used to treat and manage bilharzia and other parasitic infections. Most of these medicinal plants were used to treat and manage schistosomes (fluke or worm). A total of 76.5% of the medicinal plants reported have been scientifically validated and documented to exhibit anthelmintic activity. In conclusion, Zimbabwe has a plethora of medicinal plants that can be used to manage bilharziasis and other parasitic infections.
Perspective Chapter: Quality of Life (QoL) Calculations and Interventions across Divergent Societies
Authors: Arbor Sage , Arbor Tafline , Berg-Cross Linda
Published: January 2024

Before the industrial revolution, living standards largely hinged on population size. With the advent of the industrial age, technological progress became the main influencer. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) initially served as a primary indicator of national well-being, tying economic growth directly to overall quality of life (QoL). Nevertheless, GDP falls short in encompassing diverse elements of QoL, such as environmental health, personal well-being, and cultural richness. Contemporary QoL indicators now encompass life expectancy, mortality rates, and satisfaction surveys. Depending on a nation’s GDP, QoL strategies vary. Lower-income countries benefit more from cost-effective public health measures, while affluent nations can invest in sophisticated biomedical research and comprehensive mental health care. The success of these interventions largely rests on the unique economic, political, and cultural landscapes of each nation. Therefore, monitoring these metrics at the national level and customizing interventions will optimize improvements in well-being.
Advanced Technologies in Sheep Extensive Farming on a Climate Change Context
Authors: Giovanna Ciliberti Maria , Caroprese Mariangela , Albenzio Marzia
Published: January 2024

Climate change represents a serious issue that negatively impacts the animals’ performance. Sheep production from Mediterranean region is mainly characterized by extensive farming system that during summer are exposed to high temperature. The explored new technologies to monitoring animal welfare and environment could mitigate the impact of climate change supporting the sustainability of animal production and ensuring food security. The present chapter will summarize the more recent advanced technologies based on passive sensors, wearable sensors, and the combination of different technologies with the latest machine learning protocol tested for sheep farming aimed at monitoring animal welfare. A focus on the precision technologies solution to detect heat stress will be presented.
Enhancing Student Success through Social Emotional Competence Development
Authors: Richiteanu-Năstase Elena-Ramona , Paduraru Monica-Elisabeta , Staiculescu Camelia
Published: January 2024

Identifying the path to achieving academic performance and social success is the desire of any student at the beginning of their career. A number of studies have attempted to identify the factors that contribute to social success and academic performance and have found the following: external factors such as (gender, parent’s education level, and high school GPA) and internal factors (intrapersonal - self-confidence, self-control, emotional health, managing anxiety and stress and interpersonal-involvement and development of relationships). This chapter focuses on internal factors that contribute to social and academic success, in short, on students’ socio-emotional competencies, and presents the concept of emotional intelligence, its approaches, and its component elements. Afterward, the chapter describes the concept of socio-emotional skills and socio-emotional learning, so that in the last part of the chapter we propose a model of training socio-emotional competencies, a set of activities that was implemented experimentally for 3 years within an institutional development program in the field of educational counseling. Conclusion and recommendations regarding the importance of counseling services offered to students will also be mentioned.
Shewhart Control Chart: Long-Term Data Analysis Tool with High Development Capacity
Authors: Shper Vladimir , Khunuzidi Elena , Sheremetyeva Svetlana , Smelov Vladimir
Published: January 2024

This chapter suggests some of the ways in which we can enrich our understanding of the theory of variability when we extend our attention to a gap between the real problems any practitioner may encounter and the traditional theory of control charts stated in textbooks, guides, standards, etc. The benefits are about more than just covering additional ground, for this expanded focus also provides insights into how many real problems are being ignored, many new types of charts turn out to be excessively difficult for engineers, many tacit assumptions that traditional theory is based on stay not being understood by practitioners. We are going to consider the impact of different types of process instability, data homogeneity, nonnormality, and nonrandomness on the right application of Shewhart control charts. We also propose the recommendations to practitioners on how to avoid the above-mentioned problems and improve data-based decision-making.
Course Delivery Evaluation as an Instrument for Quality Enhancement in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Samuel Adekeye Kayode
Published: January 2024

Course delivery evaluation of programmes by students in higher education institutions has become a global phenomenon for improving the quality of teaching and learning. From the past, it has been discovered that the quality of effective teaching and learning in Higher Education is dwindling and thus, the relevance of graduates to the development of national growth becomes an issue to be addressed. To solve this challenge, quality control and enhancement of course delivery comes to the fore in attacking the menace. The data used in this chapter consist of six thousand, eight hundred and fifty-eight responses from four hundred and seventy-six courses. The data were clustered first according to departments and then according to the lecturers. The thematic areas studied are lecture delivery, lecturer’s attitude to learners, coverage of curriculum, use of library and internet for research, healthy lecturers-learners’ relationships, and feedback system. A simple but powerful statistical analysis was deployed to analyse the data. The results reflected areas that have critical effect on teaching and learning. The results showed that 24% of the factors considered in this study have significant effects on effective teaching and learning. Furthermore, about 20% of the lecturers assessed were lacking in the determined factors.
Flaps for Breast Reconstruction
Authors: Manas Raj , Gohil Dhanushya
Published: January 2024

Breast is one important organ of women that not only has functional importance of lactation, but also defines the femininity of a woman. Any lass of breast either partial or total may cause psychosocial impact on women’s life. Thus, in case of loss due to various reasons, plastic surgeons involved in oncosurgery team should offer reconstruction to restore breast volume, size, and self-esteem of patients. The chapter aims to describe the various deformities of the breast following cancer, trauma, burn, and reconstructive options in terms of flaps. The various flaps described for breast reconstruction are LD flap, TRAM flap, DIEP flap, and expander implant techniques. The readers will be able to execute the planning for breast reconstruction knowing the indications and contraindications of using a particular flap, surgical techniques of flap elevations, and post-operative care and management.
Supply Chain Finance Perspectives
Authors: Jansen Jan
Published: January 2024

This chapter briefly introduces supply chain finance (SCF) and its four building blocks: supply chain management, finance, IT & ERP, and SCF instruments. After introducing the four building blocks, each block will be discussed in detail. Finally, state-of-the-art issues in supply chain management and finance will be discussed to bridge the gap to the real (international) business world of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. To provide an answer to issues such as liquidity in the supply chain (deep tier financing), dealing with all sorts of risks in the supply chain (resilient supply chains), and being sustainable/circular in the supply chain and its finance.