bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Associations between HIV infection status, psychosocial factors, and adjuvant endocrine therapy adherence among South African women with early-stage breast cancer
Authors: O'Neil Daniel S , Blanchard Charmaine L , Joffe Maureen , Antoni Michael , Ream Molly , Mmoledi Keletso Constance , Mkwanazi Nontlantla , Shandukani Victor , Ruff Paul
Published: June 2024

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate for associations between HIV status, psychosocial factors, and adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) adherence in South African (SA) women with estrogen receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer (BC).Methods: We enrolled South African women with early-stage ER + BC in remission and prescribed tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor to the prospective observational study. We performed AET pill counts at enrollment, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks, and calculated adherence ratios of pills consumed between visits to days between visits. Women completed questionnaires on social support, attitude towards medication, health literacy, self-efficacy, mental health, and AET toxicity. We collected household wealth data. We used hierarchical linear (HLM) and structural equation modelling (SEM) to compare adherence ratios between women with and without HIV while adjusting for psychosocial factors.Results: We collected adherence data from 239 women, 63 (26.4%) with co-morbid HIV. Comparing women with and without HIV, median AET adherence ratio was 0.88 vs 0.89, respectively (HLM p = 0.31). In our SEM model for the full cohort, mental health, healthcare savvy, and side effect burden latent variables were not significantly associated with adherence. In the subgroup of women living with HIV, lower SES quintile (β 0.04, SE 0.02, p = 0.08) and poorer mental health (β -0.02, SE 0.01, p = 0.10) showed trends toward association with adherence.Conclusions: HIV status is not predictive of AET adherence among SA women with ER + BC, though decreasing SES status and increasing mental health symptoms are marginally associated with adherence in women with BC and HIV.
A low resource simulation-based training package leads to increased knowledge and skill retention post Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care in rural Tanzania: A Quasi-experimental research design
Authors: Matovelo Dismas , Brenner Jennifer L. , Singhal Nalini , NettelAguirre Alberto , Ndaboine Edgar , Shabani Girles , Subi Leonard , Sigalet Elaine
Published: June 2024

Background: Neonatal and Maternal mortality remain alarmingly high in rural areas like Kwimba Tanzania. The Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (BEmONC) training program aims to decrease these rates by improving healthcare provider knowledge and skill. Literature supports improvement in knowledge and skill immediately after training, but skill decay is reported as early as 1 month if healthcare providers are not afforded further facility-based opportunities to practice. The purpose of this study was to examine a low-cost resource option, a simulation package, for its impact on retention of knowledge and skills over a one-year period.
Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used to test the intervention; 5-day BEmONC training plus a facility-based simulation package: (1) low dose high frequency peer to peer simulation practice using peer cards and (3) clinical mentorship. Participants were midwives/nurses, clinical officers, and medical officers from local hospitals and health centers in Kwimba, Tanzania. Facilities were purposely assigned to one of the two clusters. After initial BEmONC training. Cluster A was supported with the simulation package whereas access to the simulation package was delayed until after the 6-month assessment for Cluster B. Knowledge and skill were analyzed using the training program OSCE’s at baseline, post workshop, at 6 months and at 12 months using the r core statistics; p-values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.
Results: All participants demonstrated significant knowledge and skill improvements post-initial workshop. At 6 months, Cluster A’s aggregate skill scores were significantly higher than Cluster B, who showed skill decay. At 12 months, aggregate skill scores between Cluster A and Cluster B were similar.
Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between clusters receiving component two and three of the interventions and retention of skill sets at 6 and 12 months. This is the first study to report skill retention at 12 months after BEmONC training. Peer learning using detailed peer learning cards, with mentorship visits by the clinical expert every 3 months is a low resource educational option that in this context supported skill retention. More research is needed to assess generalizability and link like initiatives with clinical outcomes.
Carbon Emission Prediction and Emission Reduction Analysis of Wastewater Treatment Plant Based on Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Authors: Liu Fangqin , Ding Ning , Zheng Guanghua , Xu Jiangrong
Published: June 2024

Accurate accounting and prediction of carbon emissions from sewage treatment plants is the basis for exploring low-carbon sewage treatment plants and measures to reduce pollution and carbon emissions. Although carbon emission prediction models have been widely used in construction, transportation and other fields, research in the field of wastewater treatment is still lacking, and the existing research is mostly limited to the prediction of carbon emissions from a single link or energy consumption, which makes it difficult to control the carbon emissions of the whole plant as a whole in order to realize the carbon emission reduction of the whole plant. This study proposes a hybrid prediction framework based on machine learning and deep learning, which integrates multiple algorithms and has strong adaptability and generalization ability. The pre-framework uses Pearson correlation coefficient to select feature values, constructs a combined prediction model based on the selected features using support vector machine (SVR) and artificial neural network (ANN), and optimizes the model parameters and structure using Gray Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithm. The results show that the model has stronger prediction performance compared with other prediction models, with a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of 0.49% and an R2 of 0.9926. In addition, this study establishes six future development scenarios based on the historical data trends and policy outlines, which provide recommendations for the development of carbon emission reduction measures for wastewater treatment plants. This study can provide a reference for exploring efficient carbon management and achieving carbon neutrality in wastewater treatment plants.
Barriers to Care among High Emergency Department Users with Mental Disorders – A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Chen Tiffany , Fleury Marie-Josée
Published: June 2024

Purpose
The increasing number of high emergency department (ED) users is a growing concern worldwide. Patients with mental disorders (MD) are among the largest contributors to high ED use. As high ED use is often seen as an indicator of a healthcare system’s shortcomings, high ED users with MD may perceive unique barriers to care. Analyzing the associated patient characteristics and service use along with structural and motivational barriers to outpatient care use could help explain the high ED use among patients with MD, and help recommend more patient-centered interventions.
Methods
Data were extracted from a 2021–2022 survey and medical records of 182 high ED users with MD in four large ED networks from Quebec (Canada), including open-ended questions administered to 20 of these patients. A mixed methods approach (multivariable regression, thematic analysis) identified variables associated with the number of unmet care needs, and structural and motivational barriers to care explaining high ED use.
Results
The study partially confirmed its first hypothesis that patients with more health issues who were dissatisfied with services would have more barriers to care. The second hypothesis was also confirmed: structural barriers were more prevalent than motivational ones in relation to high ED use, and patients with high unmet needs had more care barriers than those with no unmet needs.
Conclusions
Findings suggest services could be greatly improved to reduce high ED use, and that unmet needs should be investigated further to better address the care barriers of this vulnerable population.
Prevalence and Coping Mechanism of Dysmenorrhea Among Female University Students in Ghana.
Authors: Hackman Adjoa Enyidado , Kumah Augustine , Ahiale Christine , Obot Emmanuel , Afakorzi Stephen Henry , Dzodzodzi Mac
Published: June 2024

Introduction:
Among young women, dysmenorrhea is known to be a prevalent condition that poses serious consequences for the quality of their daily lives. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and coping mechanism of dysmenorrhea among female students in Ghana.
Method
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 211 female health science students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology from 14th January 2023 to 26th January 2023. The participants were selected using a convenient sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the selected participants. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) programme IBM version 20. The results were presented in tables.
Results
The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 97.2%. A more significant proportion of the students (99.02%) experienced pain in their lower abdomen. The predominant symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea were pimples (74.63%), mood swings (74.15%), and diarrhoea (70.73%). Among those who experienced dysmenorrhea, the frequently reported influences on their daily activities included withdrawal from activities (80%) and poor concentration (72.68%). More than half of the participants (50.2%) who experienced dysmenorrhea used medications, of which paracetamol (69.90%) was the most common. Self-medication (66.99%) was predominant among those who experienced dysmenorrhea. Most of the participants resorted to ignoring the pain (88.78%) and sleeping (83.41%) as their alternate interventions for coping with the pain.
Conclusion
This study establishes that dysmenorrhea is high among university students, and it negatively affects the daily activity of most of them.
Bimetallic Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Sensor For Human Breast Cancer Detection Employing Perovskite Layer
Authors: ilyes HABIA Mohamed
Published: June 2024

Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Millions of individuals throughout the world suffer from cancer and other illnesses. This is a leading cause of human death each year. Huge efforts were made to develop simple, precise, and cost-effective technologies for detecting various diseases. As the detection of cancer and diabetic disorders has received a lot of interest in the field of biosensing, several methods have been developed to detect these diseases with high accuracy. This study investigates the possibility of Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) for human breast cancer detection utilizing a bimetal silver with gold in permutation and hybrid organic-inorganic halide perovskites (MAPbX3 ≡ CH3NH3PbY3, with M=CH3, A =NH3, and Y = Br) sensor that operates at a specific wavelength of 633 nm. Early cancer identification is critical for improving patient outcomes, and SPR presents a promising path for label-free, sensitive detection of cancer biomarkers.
Insights into the structure of disordered layered lead oxychlorides: Twinning and short-range order in janchevite, Pb9VO10.25☐0.75Cl2.5
Authors: Lepore Giovanni O. , Bindi Luca , d'Acapito Francesco , Landi Anna-Irene , Bonazzi Paola
Published: June 2024

The crystal structure of the rare mineral janchevite was solved using intensity data collected from a twinned crystal from the Kombat mine, Namibia. This study revealed that, in spite of the strong tetragonal subcell, the structure is triclinic (space group P-1) with a = 8.8382(7), b = 8.8567(7), c = 11.7103(17) Å, α = 103.385(10), β = 94.192(10), γ = 90.294(6)°, V = 889.13(16) Å3, and Z = 2. Chemical data indicate the presence of Mo, As, and Si, besides Pb, Cl, O, and V. The refinement of an anisotropic model, which takes into account a two domains non-merohedral twinning (twinning matrix |-100/0-10/⅕⅗1|), led to an R = 0.0522 for 6037 independent observed reflections [2σ(I) level] and 165 parameters and an R = 0.0964 for all 11701 independent reflections. The structure consists of PbO litharge sheets alternating with a layer of Cl- anions in a 2:1 ratio. The incorporation of high-charge cations (V5+, Mo6+, As5+, Si4+) into the litharge sheet involves the formation of square cavities where MoO5 square pyramids and (Si,As,V)O4 tetrahedra are hosted. On the basis of information gained from the chemical, structural, and spectroscopic characterization, the crystal chemical formula was revised, yielding Pb9VO10.25☐0.75Cl2.5 (Z = 2). The presence of additional apical oxygen atoms between Pb layers influences the interlayer thickness, as evident by the linear correlation between the interlayer oxygen content and the type of structural defects. A correct comprehension of short- and long-range order is crucial to understand and predict the functional properties of this family of materials.
Intervenção divina e a renovação de Judá-Jerusalém : estudo de Zc 12,1–13,6
Authors: Corrêa Lima Maria de Lourdes , Brandão de Oliveira Samuel , Da Silveira Siqueira Fabio , Ferreira Belem Doaldo
Published: June 2024

Os capítulos 9 a 14 do livro de Zacarias incluem textos dos mais difíceis de serem interpretados no Antigo Testamento, com um imaginário por vezes extremamente complexo. No contexto da temática geral do bloco – a renovação de Judá-Jerusalém, com traços escatológicos amplos –, ocupa lugar privilegiado a situação política, com foco na casa de Davi, acompanhada pela renovação espiritual dos membros do povo. Seguindo esta perspectiva mais ampla do bloco, a passagem de Zc 12,1–13,6 oferece, todavia, não poucas dificuldades. Com o objetivo de destrinchar os aspectos de tal renovação nessa passagem em particular, desenvolve-se o presente estudo. Para tanto, partir-se-á da análise exegética das seções do texto, a qual colocará a base que conduzirá a identificar os aspectos estruturais e característicos envolvidos na nova realidade projetada.
Jurisdicción en comercio electrónico
Authors: Tambussi Carlos Eduardo
Published: June 2024

La generalización y uso masivo del comercio web internacional realizado por consumidores encierra grandes ventajas y a la vez un gran peligro: el no poder defenderse en caso de tener que realizar reclamos. Es necesario que las normas nacionales protejan a los consumidores otorgándoles la posibilidad de demandar en su país, y que el derecho internacional privado proporcione las herramientas necesarias para que ante la expansión del fenómeno se clarifiquen los temas vinculados a ley aplicable y jurisdicción en caso de conflictos judiciales.
La eutanasia en el Perú: Un recorrido de desafíos jurídicos y éticos
Authors: Ugarte Boluarte Krúpskaya Rosa Luz , Valero Baldwin Harold Enrique
Published: June 2024

La presente investigación brindará argumentos que ayudará a comprender la magnitud de la temática de la eutanasia –entendida como solicitud expresa y consiente por parte de un enfermo terminal con dolores insoportables-, sus distintos conceptos y evolución histórica; del porqué la muerte resulta un tabú en Occidente; cuál fue el desarrollo histórico del proceso de despenalización de la eutanasia en otros países en donde es legal y cuál fue la respuesta de los Estados. Asimismo, se desarrolla el marco legal peruano e internacional que funciona como fundamentos para la legalización de la eutanasia, así como los desafíos jurídicos y morales que los estados deben enfrentar ante un posible contexto eutanásico.
Delitos de violencia de género en contra de la humanidad de niños y adolescentes dentro de su entorno familiar
Authors: Villalta León José Alejandro , Villalta León Bolívar Amadeo , Chávez Nuñez Lidia Narcisa , Paredes Morales María Gracia
Published: June 2024

La violencia de género en contra de los niños es un tema que preocupa, el objetivo de estudio fue, comprender la aplicación de las leyes en casos de violencia de género en el sistema penal ecuatoriano, mediante una revisión documental y bibliográfica, que permita una interpretación filosófica y jurídica del fenómeno de estudio. La metodología fue de revisiones documentales y revisiones bibliográficas, se empleó el método de la teoría fundamentada y la interpretación hermenéutica para así construir una postura emergente acorde al estudio. Se concluye que, la correcta aplicación de las leyes de los delitos de violencia de género y violaciones a niños y adolescentes, está sujeta a subjetivaciones e interpretaciones del fenómeno de parte de quienes administran justicia; además, el respeto a los intereses de niñas, niños y adolescente, es condicionado desde la identificación del acto como delito; también, es necesario fortalecer las competencias de los operadores de justicia desde su formación profesional y continua, para ello es menester la deconstrucción del currículo de grado y posgrado; se añade que, la violencia y violaciones nace de la formación en el hogar desde los llamados cuidados parentales, en el entorno familiar y en la escuela, por tanto, estas violaciones son construcciones individuales-familiares-sociales; se ratifica la postura de que, cualquier violación a la integridad de los niños atenta contra su dignidad como seres humanos. La Constitución ecuatoriana es coherente y garantista de los derechos de los niños y adolescentes, se reitera que la educación en valores, ética y moral es lo que necesita la sociedad ecuatoriana y esto lo logra implicando a los padres de familia en la formación de sus hijos desde una crítica dialogante.
Retos en la digitalización empresarial de una Microempresa peruana del sector de confección y comercialización. Caso Creaciones Sava
Authors: Sánchez Laguna Blanca
Published: June 2024

El presente trabajo de investigación se realizó con el objetivo de explorar cómo es el proceso de transformación digital a nivel de empresa categoría MYPE; asimismo las barreras y desafíos que estas deben de enfrentar y sobre qué pilares empresas como Creaciones Sava deben de construir su transformación digital. El estudio tiene un enfoque cualitativo con un diseño de tipo fenomenológico, que permitió realizar una exploración con participación de expertos dentro del contexto de la transformación digital, utilizando herramientas como entrevistas en profundidad, artículos científicos y textos de especialidad. Esta exploración permitió describir y comprender los fenómenos que ocurren alrededor de la transformación digital. Se concluye que todas las empresas vigentes tienen que estar digitalizadas para lograr el absoluto control del negocio y poder mantenerse en el mercado. Para que esto funcione con éxito, todos los miembros de la empresa tienen que estar involucrados y se deben de tener claros los objetivos y puntos críticos dentro de la empresa. Asimismo, se concluye que es de suma importancia la digitalización de los procesos para mejorar la experiencia del cliente, al igual que la recolección de toda la información de la empresa que es significativamente relevante para poder tomar decisiones futuras. Por esto, las empresas deben utilizar tecnologías ágiles para su digitalización, siempre buscar o contratar profesionales para que su transformación sea exitosa y, por último, nunca dejar de educarse e informarse de las últimas innovaciones tecnológicas.
A EQUAÇÃO DE NERNST: ORIGENS E CONTEXTO TERMODINÂMICO
Authors: Silva Douglas , Borges Emilio
Published: June 2024

THE NERNST EQUATION: ORIGINS AND THERMODYNAMIC CONTEXT. In the present article, the scientific journey that led to the development of the Nernst equation, a cornerstone in modern electrochemistry, is discussed. The paper not only explores historical achievements but also traces the evolution of scientific ideas and highlights the key figures who laid the conceptual and experimental groundwork for the seminal contributions of Nernst to the understanding of electrochemical systems. In this exploration, particular attention is paid to the examination of the first three articles published by Nernst between 1888 and 1889. These essential works marked the inception of the engagement of Nernst with the Leipzig Physical Chemistry circle, comprising the distinguished quartet: van’t Hoff, Arrhenius, Ostwald, and Nernst himself. Furthermore, the present study examines the intricate relationship between the Nernst equation and the four basic laws of Thermodynamics, all in an approach accessible to undergraduate students. A concise review elucidates the interpretation and significance of these foundational thermodynamic principles and explain how they hold the formulation of the Nernst equation.
Antileishmanial Potential and Chemical Characterization of the Hydroalcoholic Extract Obtained from Lantana caatingensis Moldenke (Verbenaceae) Leaves and Its Polar Fractions
Authors: do Carmo Iolanda , Lima Júnior Paulo , de Lima Sidney , do Rêgo Jardes , de Sousa Valéria , Santos Laiz , de Carvalho Rita de Cássia , Marques Lucas , Lopes Norberto , Carvalho Fernando Aécio , Lima Neto José , Citó Antônia Maria
Published: June 2024

Lantana caatingensis Moldenke (Verbenaceae) is an endemic plant from northeastern Brazil. However, its chemical composition is almost unknown. This study aimed to characterize the chemical compounds found in L. caatingensis and investigate the antileishmanial potential of its hydroalcoholic extract and polar fractions. Compounds present in the hydroalcoholic extract obtained from L. caatingensis leaves and its polar fractions (ethyl acetate and methanolic) were analyzed by liquid chromatography with a photodiode-array detector coupled to electrospray ionization quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. An antileishmanial assay was performed in a 96-well plate against Leishmania major promastigotes using resazurin on a plate spectrophotometer and the results were expressed as percentage of growth inhibition. Nine compounds were determined in the investigated extract and fractions, classified as flavonoids, flavonoid C-glycosides and phenylethanoid glycosides. The antileishmanial activity revealed that the hydroalcoholic extract and the ethyl acetate fraction were active against L. major promastigotes with inhibitory concentration of 71.78 and 26.86 µg mL-1, respectively, while the methanolic fraction was inactive (478.40 µg mL-1). This is the first report on the chemical composition and antileishmanial activity of L. caatingensis extracts. These results contribute to further knowledge of species belonging to the Lantana genus.
İstanbul Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi Hat Levha Bölümünde Kayıtlı 17. 18. ve 19. Yüzyıllarda Barok Tarzı ile Tezyin Edilmiş Hilye-İ Şerif Süslemelerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Revan Vesile Derya , Öztürk İlker
Published: June 2024

Kökleri derin bir medeniyetin mirası üzerine şekillenen Türk Sanatı, tarih boyunca yeni arayışlar bulma çabasıyla sürekli bir değişim ve yenilik içinde olmuş, bu amaçla sayısız eserler meydana getirilmiştir. Bu eserler, yapıldığı dönemlerdeki toplumların dini inançlarını, estetik anlayışını ve sanatsal geleneklerini yansıtırlar. Kültürel, sosyal, ekonomik ve dini alanlarda çeşitli dönemler ile alakalı belge niteliğindeki sanat eserlerinden bir tanesi de Hilye-i Şeriflerdir. İslam süsleme sanatları ve hat sanatında Hz. Muhammed'in fiziksel özellikleri, karakteri, ahlaki nitelikleri ve davranışları hakkında bilgi veren bu eserler, genel olarak "Hilye" adıyla anılır. Alan yazın incelemesi kapsamında İstanbul Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi hat levha bölümü koleksiyonunda bulunan, barok tarzı ile tezyin edilmiş 9 adet Hilye-i Şerif örneği; süsleme, teknik, malzeme, renk, desen ve hat yazı stili özellikleri açısından ele alınarak incelenmiştir. Araştırma sürecinde görsel analiz ve fotoğrafla belgeleme yöntemlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Ayrıca araştırma, İstanbul Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi hat levha bölümü koleksiyonunda bulunan 9 adet Hilye-i Şerif örnekleri ile sınırlıdır.
An Overview of Acridine Analogs: Pharmacological Significance and
Recent Developments
Authors: Sabarees Govindaraj , Tamilarasi Ganesan Padmini , Alagarsamy Veerachamy , Kandhasamy Subramani , Gouthaman Siddan , Solomon Viswas Raja
Published: June 2024

The clinical effectiveness of the available anticancer drugs has been reduced
due to the development of drug resistance and serious adverse effects, which have restricted chemotherapy for cancer. Therefore, there is a persistent need for new anticancer medications with reduced side effects. Medical researchers are pursuing various methods to
find new, potent, specifically targeted molecules for cancer treatment. Through various
techniques, numerous molecules are discovered. However, among them, acridine stands
out as a promising heterocycle that has captured the interest of medicinal chemists and acquired significant pharmacological value. The synthetic adaptability of acridine has enabled the creation of numerous derivatives with a wide range of architectural properties,
further accelerating this broad spectrum of pharmacological activities. Recent studies have
looked at the mechanisms by which acridine and its analogs inhibit tyrosine kinases,
topoisomerases, telomerase, and DNA repair interaction. We have compiled our
knowledge of acridine compounds for their anticancer activities, mechanisms of action,
structure-activity relationship (SAR), and selective, specific activity against different cancer drug targets, as well as in vitro and in vivo anticancer activities of acridine and its analogs from the perspective of cancer drug discovery, in this review
Study on Feeding Diversification in Infants Aged 6 to 24 Months at the Therapeutic Nutrition Unit in the Paediatric Department of the Regional Hospital Center (RHC) of Man (Côte d’Ivoire)
Authors: Daouda Nimaga , Chantal Soro Lenifere , Armand Kouadio Kouakou Kouassi , Awa Diarrassouba , Nestor Kouassi Kouakou , Louise Anin-Atchibri Anin
Published: June 2024

Introduction:

Inappropriate infant feeding practices are a factor in malnutrition in western
Côte d'Ivoire, which can cause several problems. In fact, in this part of the country, 26% of
children under the age of 5 are undernourished, and 6% of these children are wasted. In order to assess
knowledge and practices regarding infant feeding, this survey was carried out among motherchild
pairs at the Regional Hospital Center (RHC) of Man.

Methods:

This was a descriptive survey carried out from February to March 2023 in the therapeutic
nutrition unit of the paediatric department of the RHC of Man. The target population consisted
of 250 mother-child pairs attending the unit. The questions mainly focused on the sociodemographic
characteristics of the infants, the socio-economic characteristics of the household, supplementary
feeding, and information channels related to nutrition and feeding of children aged between
6 and 24 months.

Results:

The age group of 12 to 18 months was the most representative (40%), with a female predominance
(56%). Exclusive breastfeeding was practiced in only 42% of infants, with early introduction
of water in 63.6% between 4 and 6 months. A total of 98.8% of infants were up to date
with their vaccination schedules, and 36.4% received medical follow-up. Diversification began before
6 months in 62% of infants, and in the majority of cases, cereal-based porridge was introduced
between 4 and 6 months. The introduction of vegetables and meat was delayed, occurring
between 7 and 12 months (42.4%) and between 13 and 18 months (28%) respectively. Breastfeeding
cessation occurred in 23.6% between 13 and 18 months. The most common difficulties in supplementary
feeding were childhood illness (38%) and children's refusal to eat (26%).

Conclusion:

Inadequate practices and introduction of complementary foods were noted in the majority
of cases. Hence, there is an urgent need to educate mothers on WHO recommendations regarding
infant feeding diversification.
impact of ESG disclosure on financial performance with leverage as an intervening variable in mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Prayitno Eko , Adam Mohamad , Widiyanti Marlina , Fuadah Lukluk
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study is to obtain empirical evidence of ESG on the Mining firm's performance listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange with leverage as a mediating variable. The sampling technique used purposive sampling, the research samples obtained totalled 9 companies with a research period from 2019-2022 so there were 36 units of analysis. The research design was quantitative descriptive. The analysis technique in this research is the path analysis method. The results showed that ESG has a significant positive effect on a firm's performance and no effect on leverage. Leverage has no direct effect or mediating effect on a firm's performance. This research implies that companies must pay attention to ESG and those that can affect profitability so that company performance can increase.
As vozes de um passado próximo na aula de História
Authors: Carvalho Ofélia
Published: June 2024

This article arises from the need to remember the past to prevent it from recurring in the future.Morethanacontributiontotheteachingofhistory,itarisesincooperationwiththeconstructionofasocietyawareofitshistory,ofitscollectivememory,basedonthevaluesofApril.FocusedonthePortuguesereality,specificallyinthedistrictofPorto,thiscasestudyinvolvedtheparticipationof46studentswho,duringtheacademic year 2020/2021, attended the 12th grade of secondary education. After analyzing the data, thehistoricalempathyofPortuguesestudentsisnoted–awarethattheyarepartofcollectivememory
Educação inclusiva no ensino superior português: avanços, desafios e medidas de apoio para estudantes
Authors: Figueiredo Mariana , Coelho Orquídea , Veiga Amélia
Published: June 2024

After the 1974 revolution, higher education in Portugal democratised, diversifying the student population. This study investigates the inclusion policies of Portuguese Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), analysing support measures in their statutes. The document analysis of 26 statutes reveals progress and challenges in implementing these measures, highlighting disparities in distribution, limited psychosocial focus, and a predominantly medical approach. The influence of institutional autonomy and the lack of specific legislation for inclusion in higher education were also identified, legitimizing variations in resource offerings and limiting access to support measures in HEIs.
O percurso do Movimento Federalista Português- Partido do Progresso
Authors: Dias Rafael
Published: June 2024

This article aims to explain the journey of a relevant actor on the political right in the post-revolutionary context of 1974: the Portuguese Federalist Movement-Party of Progress. For this purpose, the party's official weekly newspaper, Tribuna Popular, is taken as a reference, as well as testimonies from former leaders and founders, with other periodical sources of the time and various printed sources as counterparts. The MFP-PP is analyzed by jointly relating the historical-political era with the vicissitudes of the movement, with a particular focus on its relationship with the institutions of revolutionary power, its relationship with other political parties, as well as the structuring of the MFP-PP. In this way, the article is based between the moments following the coup d'état of April 25, 1974 and the political-military movements of September 28, 1974 linked to the intention of the “silent majority”, to which a detailed analysis is provided, regarding the involvement of the MFP-PP, due to its inextricable connection with the dismantling of the party.
20 anos de História da Universidade do Minho. Depoimentos e testemunhos
Authors: Martins Manuela
Published: June 2024

O e-book que agora se edita, reavivando a memória dos primeiros vinte anos da história da Universidade do Minho, vem engrossar a coleção História e Memória da Universidade do Minho / Documenta da UMinho Editora, criada em 2020. Assim, a obra constitui-se como mais um passo na estratégia da instituição dar a conhecer o seu trajeto e construir a sua memória institucional, tirando partido das digitalizações que foram realizadas, desde 2012, pela Fundação Loyd Braga, no âmbito do Projeto de História da Universidade do Minho, patrocinado pela Reitoria e coordenado pela Professora Fátima Ferreira, docente do Departamento de História do Instituto de Ciências Sociais da Universidade do Minho.
Reform of Digital Economy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Curriculum Education
Authors: Wang Zhuoxin
Published: June 2024

Due to the application of digital technologies such as cloud computing, big data, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, digital industries such as intelligent transportation, smart energy, smart manufacturing, and smart homes have emerged. These changes have had a structural impact on the job market. The current education system urgently needs to make adaptive adjustments in cultivating students' digital economy innovation and entrepreneurship abilities, including curriculum design, teaching methods, and practical opportunities. This article is based on the background of the digital economy and the current situation of education, proposing the needs of educational reform, and constructing a curriculum design to cultivate students' innovation and entrepreneurship abilities and adapt to the digital economy employment market.
Going after the new without reinventing the wheel: On the necessity of learning and teaching different approaches to lithic analysis
Authors: Correa Letícia Cristina , Araujo Astolfo Gomes de Mello
Published: June 2024

Brazilian archaeology developed following the same phases that the discipline as a whole went through: an initial emphasis on Historical Culturalism, followed by criticism that culminated in a range of possibilities, from the indiscriminate rejection of everything that had been done before, to a more balanced stance with the incorporation of new concepts. Specifically, we can say that there was a schism between the first professional archaeologists, interested in building historical-cultural knowledge, who sought to understand artefactual variability based on the shapes and possible functions of artifacts, and a younger generation guided by the Processualist approach, who started from the principle that the diversity of stone tools would reflect the relationship between man and environment and could be understood based on the different manufacturing techniques. Over time, criticism of the use of morphological approaches led to technology becoming a supposedly superior and more suitable method of analysis for the characterization of lithic artifacts. In Brazilian archaeological research, this reasoning has been consolidated over time and, consequently, limited not only the use of other perspectives, which could be complementary to the characterization of artifacts, but also the identification of distinct cultural groups. Considering that technological analysis understands that there are several steps involved in the manufacturing process of lithic tools and that the development of these activities occurs in an orderly manner, within a certain time and space, we present in this article some approaches that deal with the notion of Models of Sequence (Bleed 2001). The main objective is to show that even if they consider the development of activities as a process that occurs in an orderly manner, similar concepts are not necessarily substantially identical. To begin the discussion about the different approaches, we first deal with the French method called chaîne opératoire, certainly the most recognized in Brazil. Possibly, its establishment in Brazilian literature is due to successive years of teaching, learning and reproduction of key concepts, without major investment in improving and applying other methods. To this end, we discuss the North American-influenced analysis model called Reduction Sequence, exploring basic concepts capable of differentiating it from the French school. Next, we present the method called Minimum Analytical Nodule Analysis, an approach focused on the macroscopic observation of the raw material, operationalized in a very similar way to the refitting method. Subsequently, we explored the Japanese concept called Gihō, aimed at analysing laminar industries. In conclusion, we draw a parallel between these approaches, showing that some of them require a specific context to be applied or even that their inferences will only be possible in the long term and from dense collections.
El impacto de los dispositivos móviles en la educación bilingüe de los niños y niñas dixtsa de la escuela primaria bilingüe Emiliano Zapata
Authors: Hernández García Yulisa
Published: June 2024

En los estados que integran México, se conservan conocimientos ancestrales, cosmovisiones puras de la identidad humana y espiritual, como es el caso del estado de Oaxaca, espacio donde se presencian las culturas, saberes y lenguas que definen la identidad propia y herencia cultural de los biñulas ‘gente antigua’, en cada una de sus regiones y comunidades indígenas, desafortunadamente esta riqueza se encuentra en un proceso de desplazamiento en el cual, las nuevas generaciones, juegan un papel significativo principalmente a partir del año 2000, situación que se vive en la comunidad de San Baltazar Guelavila, Tlacolula, Oaxaca,tierra del inframundo donde se encuentran habitantes de la cultura zapoteca.
Au-delà de la transmédialité : le discours Potterien dans les réseaux sociaux
Authors: Bellabiod Lydia
Published: June 2024

Après l’adaptation multimodale de l’écriture romanesque, les réseaux sociaux, à leur tour, marquent le développement de l’écriture transmédiatique qui se déploie à travers la prépondérance et la diversité des discours natifs du web. Les fans des œuvres romanesques et cinématographiques utilisent les réseaux sociaux pour faire de la réalité l’extension du monde dont ils rêvent et qu’ils souhaitent intégrer en produisant ce qu’on appelle non seulement ce qui est dit « les arts littéraires » qui englobent une perspective temporelle, historique et diachronique mais de nouvelles formes discursives. Notre étude s’intéresse à ces nouvelles formes discursives construites par les fans de Harry Potter à savoir les pseudonymes, les commentaires et les mèmes. Nous cherchons comment ces derniers se construisent et comment peut-on les analyser mais surtout chercher la finalité de leur existence au-delà de la pure transmédialité. En effet, pour ce faire, après avoir remarqué leur emplacement dans un interdiscours dû à la transmédialité, l’analyse de ces assemblages discursifs issus d’un bricolage discursif lévi-straussien nous renvoie à la déconstruction de ces énoncés. Bien entendu, en s’appuyant sur l’analyse du discours, notamment sur le dialogisme et la pragmatique, nous avons pu déceler les marques d’identification et d’appartenance que marquent ces discours particulièrement un recyclage d’un savoir culturel potterien qui ouvre un horizon de création intermédiatique originale dans leur assemblage interdiscursif numérique multimodal dont l’imprévisibilité, l’augmentation et la composition appellent à une recherche plus approfondie dans l’analyse des discours numériques propres à des communautés fandomiques qui marquent leur identité numérique au-delà de la transmédialité traditionnelle.
Current Status of Permafrost Degradation
Authors: Nawghare Sonam K.
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Permafrost, the permanently frozen ground is defined as any type of ground-from soil to sediment to rock- that remains at or below 0° C for at least two consecutive years. At present, permafrost occurs on one quarter of the exposed land surfaces of the earth, but the permafrost extent and its estimate have been changing rapidly. Under warming climate permafrost has been degrading extensively, persistently and rapidly. This degradation of permafrost has resulted in profound hydrological, ecological and socio-economic consequences. To sustainably develop resources in the cold regions while prudently protect the permafrost environment under constantly changing climate, we need to design and manage our environmental and engineering projects by creative and innovative thinking and with rapidly improving technologies. The paper mainly focuses on understanding the meaning and the extent of permafrost, the changing permafrost environment, the impacts of thawing permafrost and proactively adapting to and effective management of these rapidly changing cold regions environment with the latest technologies.
Advancing Crowd Object Detection: A Review of YOLO, CNN, and Vision Transformers Hybrid Approach
Authors: Ali Mahmoud Atta Mohammed
Published: June 2024

Abstract: One of the most basic and difficult areas of computer vision and image understanding applications is still object detection. Deep neural network models and enhanced object representation have led to significant progress in object detection. This research investigates in greater detail how object detection has changed in the recent years in the deep learning age. We provide an overview of the literature on a range of cutting-edge object identification algorithms and the theoretical underpinnings of these techniques. Deep learning technologies are contributing to substantial innovations in the field of object detection. While Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) have laid a solid foundation, new models such as YOLO and Vision Transformers (ViTs) have expanded the possibilities even further by providing high accuracy and fast detection in a variety of settings. Even with these developments, integrating CNNs, ViTs, and YOLO into a coherent framework still poses challenges with juggling computing demand, speed, and accuracy—especially in dynamic contexts. Real-time processing in applications like surveillance and autonomous driving necessitates improvements that take use of each model type's advantages
Road Accident Detection Using Machine Learning
Authors: Roy Swachanda
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Road accidents pose a significant threat to life and property, with an estimated 1.35 million people losing their lives annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Prompt detection of accidents is crucial for implementing effective mitigation measures. To address this, a real-time accident detection system leveraging machine learning on video streams has been proposed. The system utilizes three convolutional neural network (CNN) models - ResNet50, VGG16, and a custom-built CNN - to extract complex features from CCTV footage frames. Training on a dataset containing labeled accident and non-accident frames from Kaggle enables the models to distinguish between the two. When given CCTV footage as input, frames are extracted, preprocessed, and fed to the models for prediction. The predictions from the three models are compared, and a final prediction is determined. This system aims to enhance emergency response and overall road safety by quickly detecting accidents, thereby reducing the toll on human lives and property. By integrating machine learning and video streams, it offers a promising solution to the issue of road accidents, with the potential to provide real-time accident detection and mitigate their impact.
Linear Analysis of Tall Buildings and Tension Cracking of Shear Walls
Authors: Nanchari K
Published: June 2024

Abstract: This thesis presents a comprehensive study on the linear dynamic analysis of tall buildings and the tension cracking of shear walls, focusing on the structural integrity and seismic performance of high-rise structures. The research addresses the critical role of shear walls in providing lateral stiffness and strength, essential for resisting seismic forces in tall buildings. The study is divided into several key areas: the fundamentals of tall building design, the importance of shear walls, the mechanisms of tension cracking, and advanced methods for linear dynamic analysis. A detailed literature review sets the foundation by exploring historical developments, structural systems in tall buildings, and the significance of shear walls. Previous studies on linear dynamic analysis and tension cracking are critically examined to highlight gaps and establish the need for integrated analysis approaches. The methodology section outlines the selection of case studies, data collection, and the analytical procedures employed. Advanced software tools are used for modeling and simulation, incorporating architectural and design criteria. Linear dynamic analysis procedures, including response spectrum analysis (RSA), and modal analysis, are utilized to evaluate the dynamic response of tall buildings. Additionally, the study investigates tension cracking in shear walls, identifying causes, mechanisms, and influencing factors. The thesis concludes with a summary of findings, contributions to structural engineering, and suggestions for future research to enhance the seismic resilience of tall buildings. This work aims to inform and guide engineers and researchers in developing safer, more reliable tall building structures in earthquake-prone areas
Optical Interferometers and Its Applications in the Field of Medicine
Authors: Jalil Muhammad Arif Bin
Published: June 2024

Abstract: A series of methods known as interferometry uses the phenomenon of interference which is typically caused by the superimposition of electromagnetic waves to gather information [1]. In the fields of astronomy, fibre optics, engineering metrology, optical metrology, oceanography, seismology, quantum mechanics, nuclear and particle physics, plasma physics, remote sensing, biomolecular interactions, surface profiling, microfluidics, mechanical stress/strain measurement, velocimetry, and optometry, interferometry is a valuable tool of investigation.[2]. Optical interferometry provides sensitive metrology capabilities for measuring biomolecules, subcellular components, cells, and tissues in biology and medicine
Renaissance on Generative AI
Authors: Rathod Rohan
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) stands at the forefront of innovation, promising to revolutionize creative content generation across various domains. This paper delves into the multifaceted implications of Generative AI in reshaping the landscape of artistic expression. Through an extensive literature survey and analysis, we explore the applications, advancements, and challenges of Generative AI in text generation, visual arts, and music composition. From state-of-the-art models like OpenAI's GPT series to cutting-edge techniques such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Transformer architectures, Generative AI enables the automated creation of diverse and high-quality content. However, ethical considerations regarding authenticity, bias, and ownership of AI-generated content remain paramount. By uncovering key findings and insights, this paper aims to guide future research, development, and responsible integration of Generative AI in fostering a renaissance of artistic innovation and collaboration
Algorithm Visualization: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice
Authors: Chawla Smriti
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Data structures are the components to store, organize and manage data efficiently. They provide a way to represent and store data in a computer program. Algorithms are the set of rules that are set to solve specific task or a problem. Together, data structures and algorithms make the fundamental block of computer science. We often fail to understand the concepts just because we can’t visualize how they work. Visualization can motivate students to learn and understand the concepts which they fail to do otherwise. Many researchers found that visual learning techniques are more promising than the conventional learning techniques. With this inspiration, we developed a tool to visualize different data structures and algorithms.