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Performance studies on selected light weight power tillers
Authors: Suresh Narang  , Principal Scientist  , P S Tiwari
Published: May 2024

Light weight power tillers have been recently introduced in the country. Most models of light weight power tillers being manufactured in India have been provided with a front or rear mounted powered rotary unit for forward movement as well as for tillage operation. In order to assess the performance of light weight power tillers under similar soil conditions, three models of light weight power tillers designated as A, B and C having front mounted rotary arrangement were evaluated for seedbed preparation, interculture operation and basin preparation. Heart rate responses and overall discomfort ratings of power tiller operators were also studied during above operations. The average effective field capacity of A, B, and C power tillers were 0.17, 0.15 and 0.16 ha/h, respectively for seedbed preparation during kharif season. Mean heart rate of the operators during operation of respective power tillers were 125.9, 121.8 and 132.6 beats/min and overall discomfort ratings on the l0-point VAD scale for operating duration of 15 min were 3.0, 2.6 and 3.75. The effective field capacity of power tiller A during interculture operation in rose plantation was 0.165 ha/h. Mean heart rate of the operator during interculture operation was 123.2 beats/min. The overall discomfort rating on the l0-point VAD scale for an operating duration of 30 min was 4.5. The effective field capacity of power tiller B during interculture operation in sugarcane crop was 0.149 ha/ h. The mean heart rate of the operator was 129.1 beats/min. The average time required for basin preparation with power tillers A and C were 9.0 and 8.68 min/basin, respectively. The depth of loose soil inside the basin varied from 30 to 50 mm. The mean heart rates during basin preparation with power tiller A and C were 129.8 and 138.8 beats/min, respectively. The corresponding mean overall discomfort ratings after preparation of five basins were recorded as 5.1 and 5.5 on the 10- point VAD scale.
Two-Method Indoor Laboratory Instruction: How Effective Is It on Secondary School Students’ Performance in Physics?
Authors: M. M. Josiah , I. D. Badewa , V. P. Zingdul , S. H. Muhammad
Published: May 2024

This study probed the effectiveness of two-method indoor laboratory instruction on secondary school students’ performance in physics in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria. The quasi-experimental research design of the non-equivalent control group pre-test, post-test type was employed. The population for the study comprised 1,112 senior secondary two students offering physics in 18 schools in Jos metropolis, with the schools purposively obtained. The study sample consisted of 80 SSS II students obtained from two intact classes, one class each from two schools selected using simple random sampling technique. Two research questions were raised and two hypotheses were formulated. Physics Performance Test (PPT) was the instrument validated and used to gather data. The test-retest method was used to obtain the reliability of PPT and its coefficient was computed as 0.73 using Kuder-Richardson formula 21 (K-R 21). Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while independent t-test of difference and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) were the statistical tools used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 levels of significance. The results revealed that students taught concepts of simple harmonic motion and elasticity using group indoor laboratory method performed better than their counterparts taught using individual indoor laboratory method; although male students performed slightly higher than their female counterparts after exposure to the two methods, gender was found to have no interaction effect on their performance; there was a significant interaction effect of treatments and gender on students’ performance in the study area, with the methods as source of interaction effect. Based on the findings, recommendations were made, which include that curriculum developers should ensure that laboratory teaching methods are included in physics curriculum in order to enhance students’ performance in the subject.
The continuous quaternion wavelet transform on function spaces
Authors: Lhamu Drema , Singh Sunil Kumar , Pandey C. P.
Published: May 2024

In this paper, boundedness results for the continuous quaternion wavelet transform on Besov, $BMO$ and Hardy $H^{p}$ spaces are established. Furthermore, the continuous quaternion wavelet transform is also studied on the weighted Besov, $BMO_k$ and $H^{p}_{k}$ spaces associated with a tempered weighted function.
Degree of convergence of functions using Hausdorff-Matrix operator
Authors: Nigam H. K.
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we review the works of the authors ([10], [23]) etc. and establish two theorems on degree of convergence of a function g and conjugate of a function ˜g in generalized Zygmund (Z(λ) r , r ≥ 1) space using Hausdorff-Matrix (∧T) operator of its Fourier series and conjugate Fourier series respectively based on the findings of the review. Our results generalize several earlier results. Some important corollaries are also deduced from our main theorems.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors:   Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy., Massoni Leonardo
Published: May 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disease characterized by deficits in social communication and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests, as well as difficulties in emotional regulation. To date, pharmacological approaches are essentially limited to some drugs, such as aripiprazole and risperidone. Drug responses are often partial. Neuromodulation therapies, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) are sometimes used for cognitive, social, behavioral and affective symptoms of ASD. In fact, by targeting specific brain regions, such as the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), temporoparietal junction (TPJ) and the motor cortex, these therapies can improve the main symptoms of the disease. This work examines the role of TMS and TDCS in ASD. Even though new studies need to be implemented, they have proven to be promising and precise therapeutic strategies for ASD.
Violencia de género: una exégesis sobre su tipología delictiva
Authors: Ijalba Pérez Javier
Published: May 2024

El profesor Abadías Selma ofrece una presentación exhaustiva y completa del marco jurídico nacional e internacional, que persigue proteger los derechos relativos a la igualdad efectiva de las mujeres; y realiza un estudio pormenorizado de los tipos delictivos relacionados con la violencia de género, buscando poner de manifiesto cuáles son los elementos que generan más problemas de prueba. Este es el horizonte temático al que responde el autor en esta reseña que ahora presento.
La pagina gialla
Authors: Ventura Alessandro
Published: May 2024

Vaccinazioni: prove, controprove, presente e futuro in un mondo pieno di infezioni. Attenzione alla “profezia che si avvera”. Steroidi nel croup: c’erano ancora dei dubbi? Switchitis. Obesità e “ossa fragili”. Indimenticabili, sempre.
Lettere
Authors: Marchetti Federico
Published: May 2024

Quando la pertosse riemerge: si discute del noto (come prevenirla) (vedasi anche News Box e Pagina Gialla) e del non noto (la difficoltà nel trattarla)
Dermo mail
Authors: Berti Irene
Published: May 2024

Eruzione cutanea virale Eczema coxsackium
Ambientes inteligentes na Agricultura Digital: uma revisão sistemática e taxonomia
Authors: Rocha de Avila Flavio , Luis Victória Barbosa Jorge
Published: May 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma revisão sistemática sobre ambientes inteligentes aplicados à agricultura digital, relacionando tecnologias habilitadoras para a viabilização da sua implementação nos mercados emergentes, especialmente nos países de terceiro mundo, que ainda carecem de informação dirigida para a sua implantação. A revisão buscou em bases acadêmicas, trabalhos científicos relatando estudos sobre Ambientes Inteligentes e Agricultura Digital. Foram consultados artigos publicados entre o ano de 2019 e abril de 2023 em 5 bases acadêmicas, ACM, IEEE, Scopus, Science Direct e Springer, resultando inicialmente em 631 artigos. Após a filtragem, levando em consideração o protocolo de seleção, restaram 51 trabalhos para condução do estudo. Os ambientes inteligentes têm o potencial de aumentar a produtividade, reduzir custos e garantir a sustentabilidade ambiental. A maioria dos artigos selecionados focam na utilização das tecnologias habilitadoras de Sensores e Internet das Coisas, Big Data e Análise de Dados, Inteligência Artificial e Aprendizado de Máquina e Conectividade e Redes de Comunicação. Além disso, ainda há desafios a serem superados para que os ambientes inteligentes possam ser adotados. Esses desafios incluem o custo das tecnologias, a falta de recursos humanos capacitados e a necessidade de ampliação de políticas governamentais que incentivem o uso de tecnologias agrícolas inovadoras.
Mikroplastik Tespitinde Güncel Stratejiler: Türkiye Örneği
Authors: Soysal Mert
Published: May 2024

Plastik atıkların mikroplastik oluşumuna katkıda bulunan kaynaklar çeşitlidir ve kullanılmış ambalaj malzemeleri, bozunmuş tekstiller ve büyük plastik ürünlerinin parçalanması gibi faktörlerden meydana gelir. Bu plastikler, bir kere çevreye salındıklarında, abiyotik (canlı olmayan) ve biyotik (canlı) faktörler tarafından etkileşime girer ve mikroplastik formuna dönüşerek karasal ve sucul ekosistemlerde yaygın bir şekilde bulunur. Mikroplastiklerin çevresel etkisi uzun bir süredir bilinmekle birlikte, mikroplastik araştırmalarındaki artış, kaynakları, dağılımları ve potansiyel sonuçları daha detaylı bir şekilde anlama ihtiyacını öne çıkarmaktadır. Bu karmaşık sorunun ele alınması, çevre bilimleri, kimya ve ekoloji gibi alanlardaki uzmanlıkların disiplinlerarası işbirliğini gerektirir. Mikroplastik kirliliğini azaltma çabaları, geliştirilmiş atık yönetimi uygulamalarını, sürdürülebilir malzeme tasarımını ve bilinçli politika oluşturmayı içeren bütünlüklü bir yaklaşımı gerektirir. Bilimsel topluluk, plastik atıklardan mikroplastik oluşumunun karmaşıklıklarını çözerek, etkili kirlilik önleme ve çevre koruma stratejilerine rehberlik edecek kritik içgörüler sunabilir. Bu noktada, özellikle bilgi ve tecrübelerin etik çerçevede paylaşılmasına önem verilmeli ve akademik dürüstlük ilkelerine riayet edilmelidir. Mikroplastiklerin plastik atıklardan türemesi, çeşitli fiziksel ve kimyasal mekanizmalar tarafından şekillendirilen birçok katmanlı bir süreçtir. Bu süreçleri anlamak, mikroplastik kirliliğini sınırlama ve ekosistemleri koruma stratejileri geliştirmek için temel bir gerekliliktir. Mikroplastik araştırmalarının disiplinlerarası doğası, bilimsel alanları aşan bütünlük gerektiren bir yaklaşımı zorunlu kılar. Devam eden ve gelecekteki araştırma çabaları, mevcut metodolojilerin geliştirilmesine, metodolojik tutarsızlıkların ele alınmasına ve çalışmalardaki karşılaştırılabilirliği artırmak için standart bir çerçevenin oluşturulmasına odaklanmalıdır. Teknolojik ilerlemeler, sıkı metodoloji doğrulama ile birleştirildiğinde, mikroplastik tespiti ve analizi ile ilişkili karmaşık sorunların kapsamlı bir anlayışına ulaşmada önemli bir rol oynayacaktır. Bu derleme, mikroplastiklerle ilgili detaylı içgörüler sunarak, gelecekteki araştırmalar için metodolojiler önererek ve mikroplastik kirliliği sorununu ele almak için birleşik bir yaklaşımı savunarak özellikle Türkiye'deki mikroplastikler konusundaki tartışmaya önemli ölçüde katkıda bulunmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Clinical investigation of Ramsay–Hunt syndrome with glossopharyngeal and vagal nerve involvement
Authors: Shiraiwa Nobuko , Tamaoka Akira , Ohkoshi Norio
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Ramsay–Hunt syndrome is a peripheral facial nerve palsy accompanied by an erythematous vesicular rash in the ear (zoster oticus). Although involvement of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves is typical in Ramsay–Hunt syndrome, multiple cranial neuropathies are rare, and are often associated with poorer prognosis and systemic complications. Here, we evaluated the clinical course of a rare case of Ramsay–Hunt syndrome associated with glossopharyngeal and vagal nerve disorders.

Case Report: A 75-year-old man presented with right facial paralysis, hoarseness, and dysphagia, leading to the diagnosis of Ramsay–Hunt syndrome with glossopharyngeal and vagal nerve disorders. The time between onset and initiation of antiviral drug administration was six days. Five years earlier, the patient had developed deafness on the same side along with dizziness. Facial paralysis and dysphagia improved nine months after onset; however, deafness, dizziness, and hoarseness persisted. The possibility of vestibulocochlear nerve palsy due to Zoster sine herpete was therefore considered.

Conclusion: Ramsay–Hunt syndrome with multiple cranial neuropathies is rare and is usually associated with a poorer prognosis. In this case, facial paralysis and dysphagia improved nine months after onset;however, deafness, dizziness, and hoarseness persisted. Therefore, attention must be paid to unilateral cranial nerve disorders, including Zoster sine herpete, during the assessment process.
Physical And Financial Performance Of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) In Sirsa District Of Haryana
Authors: Mukesh Mukesh , Kumar Vijay
Published: May 2024

The paper on the physical and financial performance of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in Sirsa District of Haryana presents a comprehensive overview of the study's scope, methodology, key findings, and implications. The study investigates the implementation and impact of AB-PMJAY from 2018 to 2022, utilizing data sourced from the National Health Authority website. Through detailed analysis and interpretation of data, the paper explores various aspects of the scheme, including the number of empaneled hospitals, total claim amounts received, per-patient claim amounts, enrollment trends, and growth rates. Key findings indicate the dominance of private hospitals in terms of both empanelment and claim amounts, alongside fluctuating trends in reimbursement rates and beneficiary coverage across different hospital types. The study underscores the evolving dynamics of healthcare access and utilization under AB-PMJAY, influenced by factors such as policy implementation, infrastructure development, and healthcare-seeking behavior. Moreover, it highlights the importance of continuous monitoring, evaluation, and targeted interventions to ensure equitable access, efficiency, and sustainability of healthcare services provided under the scheme. Overall, the findings contribute to the broader discourse on healthcare policy and universal health coverage in India, offering insights for policymakers, healthcare providers, and researchers aiming to enhance the effectiveness and reach of similar healthcare services.
A Systematic Review Of Visual Merchandising Practices: Trends, Strategies, And Impacts
Authors: Dhillon Prachi , Joshi Dr. Sujata , Dhillon Sherjung Singh
Published: May 2024

The objective of this paper was to examine and understand the research literature in the field of Visual Merchandising (VM) specific to Consumer Goods by undertaking a systematic literature review (SLR) of existing research work pertaining to VM in the Scopus database. For the SLR review, 5 step approach given by Denyer and Tranfield has been followed. By leveraging a systematic literature review using a data‐driven approach, this study provides an overview of the emerging intellectual structure of VM research from the year 1985 till the year 2023 in the Scopus research database. Ten topical clusters were identified: (1) Online VM and consumer behaviour (2) VM and sales (3) VM and consumer perception (4) VM and consumer preference (5) VM & Brand identity & positioning (6) VM & impulse buying behaviour (7) VM & consumer behaviour (8) VM branding and store visit (9) VM & purchase intention (10) Store atmospherics & consumer behaviour. Adapting visual merchandising for e-commerce has become crucial in enhancing the user experience and driving sales, particularly in the fast-paced world of fashion retail. Effective VM on digital platforms hinges on high-quality visual presentations and user-friendly navigation. Simultaneously, VM acts as a cornerstone in cementing brand identity and fostering customer loyalty by resonating with shoppers on an emotional level and reinforcing their connection with the brand. Furthermore, the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and virtual reality is transforming VM, offering immersive and interactive shopping experiences while streamlining the design process for VM strategies. The intellectual structure of the research on VM was studied to offer significant insights on the topic and recent advancements and trends in this research area to provide a guideline to the academicians and researchers for further research opportunities.
Non-precious Electrocatalysts for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
Authors: Xie Song , Dong Hao , Peng Xiang , K. Chu Paul
Published: May 2024

The development of non-precious metal-based catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a promising research area with the potential to advance water electrolysis and enable the widespread use of hydrogen as a clean energy source. While noble metals like Pt and Pd exhibit excellent HER activity, their limited availability and high cost present significant challenges. Non-precious transition metals such as Fe, Co, and Ni have emerged as alternative catalyst materials due to their natural abundance. However, these metals often encounter obstacles related to their hydrogen adsorption behavior. This commentary highlights the various strategies employed to optimize the electronic structures of non-precious metal-based catalysts to enhance the HER performance. The outlook of non-precious metal-based catalysts is bright, with ongoing and future research activities mainly focusing on improving their properties, integrating these catalysts into commercial water electrolysis systems, and improving the scalability for large-scale hydrogen production. The development of high-performance non-precious metal-based catalysts for HER is crucial to future sustainable and efficient hydrogen production in the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Libro compilatorio del I Simposio internacional de siembra directa
Authors: Fatecha Fois Diego Augusto , Rivarola Sena Ana Clarizza , Bartz Marie , López-Nicora Horacio , Calegari Ademir , Barreto Ursino , Amado Telmo , Hissayuki Hojo Ronaldo , García Fernando
Published: May 2024

Con base en esta premisa, la Universidad San Carlos (USC), en coordinación con la Federación Paraguaya de Siembra Directa y Agricultura Sustentable (FEPASIDIAS), con el apoyo del Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT), a través del Programa PROCIENCIA, Fondo para la Excelencia en la Educación y la Investigación (FEEI), presentan el Primer Simposio Internacional de Siembra Directa, el cual contó con la participación de más de trescientas personas, conformadas por productores, profesionales y estudiantes. El simposio tuvo como objetivo el intercambio de conocimientos científicos, la publicación de resultados de trabajos de investigación realizados, de experiencias en el manejo agronómico de sistemas de producción, así como el debate sobre las principales problemáticas actuales presentadas en el campo, la toma de decisiones, las posibles soluciones y las medidas de corrección de acuerdo con las distintas realidades que se presentan en todo el territorio nacional, que resultan muy importantes en la capacitación tanto de estudiantes como de productores y/o profesionales relacionados con el ámbito agrario.
A rare congenital abnormality mimicking the appearance of a type A aortic dissection
Authors: Ahmed-Issap A , Adem A , Magee D , Nanjaiah P , Wells D
Published: May 2024

Type A aortic dissection is a tear in the wall of the ascending aorta and/or arch between the tunica intima and tunica media layers. This is a surgical emergency and requires immediate surgical repair. Aortic CT angiography is essential for classification, assessing extent of the disease and planning the management. An intimal flap on CT is characteristic of the pathology. We present a case where a fibrous cord, presumed to be a congenital remnant, mimicked the appearance of an intimal flap but was not an aortic dissection.
The ASPiH Standards – 2023: guiding simulation-based practice in health and care
Authors: Diaz-Navarro Cristina , Laws-Chapman Colette , Moneypenny Michael , Purva Makani
Published: May 2024

The ASPiH Standards 2023 provide a common framework within educational and healthcare sectors, bolstering quality assurance for simulation providers, regulators, professional bodies and commissioners. They endeavour to meet the current needs of simulation practitioners and learners, reflect the evolution of simulation practice, and account for emerging technologies. Therefore, they are applicable to any modality of simulation-based education and training as well as to translational and transformative simulation interventions, including the use of simulation for quality improvement processes, whether carried out at education centres, simulation facilities or at the point of care.

The standards encourage adherence to core values of safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and excellence. They provide guidance for all simulation practitioners, highlighting key principles for planning, facilitation and evaluation of simulation activities, as well as recommendations for optimum resource management.

Implementation of these standards will require consideration of how they apply to each individual context, and what outcome measures are most meaningful to demonstrate alignment.
Sağlık Sektöründe Dönüşümcü Liderlik Konusunda Yapılmış Çalışmaların Bibliyometrik Analizi
Authors: Yıldız Ahmet
Published: May 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı dönüşümcü liderlik ile ilgili sağlık sektöründe yapılmış çalışmaları bibliyometrik analiz ile değerlendirerek çalışmaların genel bir görünümünü ortaya koymaktır. Veriler Web of Science veri tabanından alınmıştır. Araştırmaya 2023 yılı sonuna kadar yayımlanmış tüm makaleler dahil edilmiştir. Elde edilen verilerin görselleştirilmesinde VOSviewer programından yararlanılmıştır. Web of Science veri tabanında bulunan istatistiklerin yanı sıra, veriler Excel’e aktarılarak tanımlayıcı istatistikler yapılmıştır. Dönüşümcü liderlik konusunda sağlık sektöründe 2023 yılı sonuna kadar 358 makale yayımlanmıştır. İlk makale 1992 yılında yayımlanmıştır. 2008 yılı sonrası yayımlanan makale sayısında (348) önemli bir artış olmuştur. En üretken ülke Amerika Birleşik Devletri’dir. En fazla makale “Journal of Nursing Management” dergisinde yayımlanmıştır. En fazla hemşirelik alanında çalışma gerçekleştirilmiştir. En üretken yazar Kvist, T.’dir. En fazla atıf alan çalışma Avelio vd. (2004) tarafından yapılmıştır. İş tatmini, tükenmişlik ve işe bağlılık dönüşümcü liderlik ile beraber en fazla kullanılan değişkenler arasındadır. Sağlık sektöründe dönüşümcü liderlik konusuna giderek artan bir ilginin bulunduğu belirlenmiştir. Araştırmacılar sağlık sektöründe dönüşümcü liderlik konusundaki çalışmaların mevcut durumunu ve trendini dikkate alarak araştırmalarını planlayabilirler.
Toplumsal Cinsiyet Algısı ve Cinsiyetçi Kelime Kullanma Sıklığının Sosyodemografik Değişkenler ve Yaşam Tarzları Açısından İncelenmesi: Ankara Örneği
Authors: Demirel Hüsne , Pekasıl Ayşe Nur
Published: May 2024

Çalışmanın amacı Ankara ilinin merkez ilçelerinde yaşayan bireylerin toplumsal cinsiyet algılarının ve cinsiyetçi kelimeleri kullanma düzeylerinin sosyodemografik değişkenler ile geleneksel ve modern yaşam tarzları açısından incelenmesidir. Araştırmanın örneklemi Ankara ilinin merkez ilçelerinde ikamet eden 20-65 yaş aralığında 600 bireydir. Veriler anket formu ve toplumsal cinsiyet algısı ölçeğiyle toplanmıştır. Katılımcıların %57.2’si kadın, yaşları 28.16±9.97, %44.5’i üniversitede öğrenci, %34.0’ü üniversite mezunu, %15’i lise mezunu, %57.7’si çalışmamakta, %77.2’si bekâr ve %70.2’si modern yaşam tarzını benimsemektedir. Katılımcıların cinsiyetçi kelimeleri kullanma düzeyi puanı ortalamaları 77.03 ve toplumsal cinsiyet algısı puan ortalamaları 100.95’tir. Erkekler cinsiyetçi kelimeleri daha fazla kullanmakta ve toplumsal cinsiyet algısı puanları kadınlardan düşüktür. Yaş ve toplumsal cinsiyet algısı arasında negatif, yaş ve cinsiyetçi kelime kullanma düzeyi arasında pozitif yönde anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur. Eğitim düzeyi arttıkça bireylerin cinsiyetçi kelimeleri kullanma düzeyleri azalmakta ve toplumsal cinsiyet algıları artmaktadır. Geleneksel yaşam tarzını benimseyenler cinsiyetçi kelimeleri modern yaşam tarzını benimseyenlerden daha fazla kullanmaktadırlar. Sonuç olarak bireylerin toplumsal cinsiyet algıları ile cinsiyetçi kelimeleri kullanma sıklıkları sosyodemografik özellikler ve yaşam tarzına göre değişmektedir. Farklı bölgelerde daha fazla araştırma yapılması, bireylerin toplumsal cinsiyet algılarının ve cinsiyetçi kelimeleri kullanma sıklıklarının farklı sosyodemografik özellikler ve yaşam tarzlarına göre gruplandırılması, gruplara özgü ihtiyaçların ortaya konulması ve uygulamaların bu ihtiyaçlara yönelik planlanması önemlidir.
The Effect of Smart City Applications on Smart City Life Inteniıon: The Moderating Role of Technology Anxiety
Authors: Yıldız Bülent
Published: May 2024

The human population living in cities in the world is constantly increasing. As a result of the increasing population, the use of digital technologies has become widespread to facilitate city life. The importance of a smart city has increased mainly due to the integration of artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies into cities. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of smart city applications on life intention and how technology anxiety moderates this effect. For this purpose, data were collected from 386 people using a questionnaire. The data were analysed with a structural equation model. As a result of the analyses, it was determined that smart public service, smart transportation and smart environmentalism practices significantly positively affect the intention to live in smart cities. As a result of the moderator analysis, it was found that technology anxiety has a moderating role in the effect of smart city applications on the intention to live in smart cities. Suggestions were made according to the research findings.
CURRENT AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN AUTOMOTIVE ENTERPRISE
Authors: Phulari Prof.Shashikant S
Published: May 2024

This article discusses the current status and review of innovations in traffic management, as well as future developments. Automotive radar has evolved from the first studies in this direction to future systems. The future of fossil and other fuels in the automotive industry, reuse of automotive software, from changes in product management software to trend analysis and survivability systems in Simulink vehicle models, turning data-driven green space into the electrification of the future and automotive systems. A secure e-architecture framework is mentioned. Agricultural machinery design information according to ISO 11783 is specified. Including security-oriented development and ISO 26262. At the C-ITS and security conference, smart transportation cooperation, vehicle connectivity and security, V2X security, smart transportation and software topics were introduced. The article concludes with a discussion of future trends of electric vehicles powered by network connectivity, solar power, and battery technology, as well as new technologies, future models, and issues in today's automobile design. KEYWORDS: Innovation Analysis, ISO 11783, ISO 26262, C-ITS, V2X, Autonomous Vehicle
Empowering Homes with Esp-32
Authors: Adhau Dr. Sarla
Published: May 2024

Smartboard system utilizing an ESP32 microcontroller integrated with various sensors and electric sockets. The system aims to enhance safety, convenience, and energy efficiency in residential environments. Initially, an electric switch box was fitted with two sockets, and an ESP32 microcontroller was integrated to control them. The system further includes a smoke sensor for gas leakage detection, water level magnetic sensors for automatic water pump control, a DHT sensor for temperature and humidity monitoring, a display for real-time data visualization, and a Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) for protection. Through integration with the Blynk app, users can remotely monitor and control the system, including supplying power to sockets and detecting gas leaks. Additionally, Bluetooth connectivity is incorporated for added convenience, particularly for electric scooter users in complex living environments. Experimental results demonstrate the efficacy of the integrated system in providing remote control, safety monitoring, and automation features. KeyWords: Smartphone-based, Mobile application, an automated system (ESP32), Wifi Network
Garantías y Tutela de Derechos Constitucionales en el Ecuador
Authors: Gamboa Ugalde Alex Bayardo , Gutiérrez Chango Daisy Paola , García Chuquimarca Ángel Wilfrido
Published: May 2024

Desde la perspectiva de los derechos, las garantías representan los medios indispensables para concretar y asegurar la realización plena de los mismos. El Ecuador ha suscrito y ratificado instrumentos internacionales que permiten la garantía de derechos que se han constitucionalizado para darles mayor protección. Este artículo aborda la importancia de las garantías constitucionales en Ecuador como mecanismos para asegurar la efectividad de los derechos, con el objetivo de difundir la idea de que las garantías constitucionales van más allá de las atribuidas a los jueces, abarcando toda una estructura previa de garantías que se fundamentan en la institucionalidad estatal y se sostienen con normativas, con el fin de proteger los derechos.  La metodología utilizada es cualitativa y descriptiva. Los resultados evidencian un desconocimiento generalizado de estas garantías, lo que lleva a conclusiones fundamentadas en los objetivos planteados. Se destaca la responsabilidad del Estado en generar estas garantías para proteger los derechos establecidos en la Constitución. Se clasifican las garantías en primarias y secundarias, positivas o negativas, según la acción o prohibición requerida. La clasificación adoptada por la Constitución ecuatoriana incluye garantías institucionales, normativas, políticas públicas y jurisdiccionales.
Sistem Pengetahuan Tradisional Dukun Bayi Studi Kasus di Desa Gadungan Puncu Kediri
Authors: Burhanudin Nuron A’la Ahmad
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi sistem pengetahuan tradisional yang dimiliki oleh dukun bayi dalam praktik medis dan spiritual. Meliputi berbagai aspek, dari pemahaman tentang proses persalinan hingga penggunaan ramuan, mantra, dan aspek spiritual dalam pengobatan. Fokus kajian ini menyoroti kuatnya kepercayaan warisan spiritual dalam pendekatan penyembuhan dukun bayi. Mereka memiliki peran vital dalam momen penting seperti kelahiran dan perawatan bayi. Sementara sistem pengetahuan tradisional ini masih menarik bagi sebagian masyarakat, perkembangan medis modern menjadi tantangan besar bagi keberlangsungan praktik dukun bayi. Mereka terjebak dalam paradoks antara kepercayaan tradisional dan kemajuan teknologi medis, berada di persimpangan antara dua dunia yang berbeda. Perubahan masyarakat menuju praktik medis modern telah mengubah dinamika praktik dukun bayi, meskipun peran mereka tetap penting dalam warisan budaya dan sistem kesehatan masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif untuk mendalami sistem pengetahuan tradisional yang dimiliki oleh dukun bayi, yang bertempat di Desa Gadungan, Kabupaten Kediri. Metode penelitian yang diterapkan adalah field research atau penelitian lapangan. Pendekatan ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan suatu gejala atau situasi dengan sistematis, sehingga subjek penelitian dapat dipahami dengan lebih mendalam. Kesimpulan yaitu Pengetahuan yang dimiliki oleh dukun bayi meliputi berbagai hal, dari pengobatan tradisional hingga spiritualitas yang dalam. Mereka mengerti tata cara persalinan, perawatan bayi, serta metode pengobatan tradisional yang melibatkan ramuan, mantra, dan ritual spiritual lainnya. Kekuatan spiritual dan pemikiran holistik sangat memengaruhi pendekatan mereka dalam proses penyembuhan. Dukun bayi juga berperan sebagai penghubung antara dunia gaib dan dunia fisik serta memiliki peran signifikan dalam peristiwa kelahiran dan perawatan bayi.
Nutrient Composition of Detoxified Oil Cake from Simarouba glauca
Authors: Shafiqi Shafigul , Abad Qiamudin
Published: May 2024

Vermicomposting is defined as the process of biodegradation and stabilization of organic materials, facilitated by the collaborative efforts of earthworms and mesophilic microorganisms. The activity of earthworms in vermicomposting results in the production of nutrient-rich vermicompost. This organic amendment is abundant in macro and micronutrients, vitamins, growth hormones, as well as enzymes like proteases, amylases, lipase, cellulase, and chitinase. Additionally, vermicompost harbors a diverse community of immobilized microflora. Even after being excreted by the worms, the enzymes in vermicompost persist in their ability to decompose organic matter, facilitating continued breakdown and nutrient release. The utilization of vermicompost in agricultural production brings forth a multitude of beneficial effects. These include decreased water requirements for irrigation, reduced susceptibility to pest and termite attacks, suppression of weed growth, and enhanced seed germination rates, accelerated growth and development of seedlings, as well as increased yield of fruits per plant in vegetable crops and a higher number of seeds per year in cereal crops. These advantages highlight the positive impact of incorporating vermicompost into agricultural practices, fostering sustainable and productive farming systems. The combination of earthworms and vermicompost presents a valuable opportunity to enhance horticultural production in a sustainable manner, reducing reliance on agrochemical inputs. Despite the numerous benefits associated with vermicompost, its widespread implementation and adoption are still relatively limited. This review aims to raise awareness and promote the understanding of this valuable local soil amendment.
Suscetibilidade de pacientes com Síndrome Metabólica para COVID-19
Authors: Almeida Lucca Oliveira Franklin de , Alves Maria Lúcia D’arbo
Published: May 2024

A síndrome metabólica é diagnosticada a partir da presença de 3 dos 5 critérios estabelecidos pela OMS, sendo eles: gordura abdominal; triglicérides acima de 150 mg/dL; HDL menor que 40 mg/dL em homens e 50 mg/dL em mulheres; glicemia de jejum acima de 100 mg/dL, diabetes ou aumento da resistência à insulina; pressão sanguínea maior ou igual a 130/85 mmHg ou em tratamento anti-hipertensivo. Já a COVID-19 é uma síndrome respiratória aguda grave, com o vírus adentrando as células do corpo humano a partir da ligação de sua proteína spike com a ECA 2, presente nas células epiteliais do pulmão, intestino delgado, vasos e adipócitos. Ambas as doenças desencadeiam o estado pró-trombótico de inflamação sistêmica e contínua. O objetivo deste resumo é trazer informações sobre a suscetibilidade de pacientes com síndrome metabólica para COVID-19. A metodologia utilizada foi um resumo com base nas plataformas PubMed e Scielo, sendo o critério a inclusão artigos em língua portuguesa e inglesa dos últimos 2 anos sobre a temática abordada. A pesquisa foi realizada a partir da combinação de termos que incluíam “síndrome metabólica”, “covid-19” e “obesidade”. O resultado para pacientes obesos que apresentam o aumento da expressão da ECA 2 será a possível expansão do vírus pelo seu corpo ocasionando um quadro grave de COVID-19. Ademais, desencadeia o estado inflamatório constante gerado a partir da secreção de substâncias danosas por adipócitos, macrófagos, células endoteliais e fibroblastos, sendo as principais: adiponectina, IL-6, TNF-α, angiotensinogênio e PAI-1. A repercussão obtida é o aumento da resistência à insulina, processo inflamatório sistêmico contínuo com estado pró-trombótico e hipertensão. A suscetibilidade de pacientes com síndrome metabólica para a COVID-19 está relacionada com o aumento do receptor para o vírus, assim como, o estado inflamatório constante que será agravado pela Sars-Cov 2. Os pacientes obesos apresentam queda da capacidade funcional e complacência do sistema respiratório, excursão diafragmática e hipoventilação que, associados ao quadro de infecção pulmonar grave, acentuam a condição de hipóxia já existente. O tecido adiposo contém todos os componentes de entrada e saída do vírus, como para um reservatório viral, portanto, ele irá acelerar e reforçar a inflamação vigorosa com uma resposta imune agressiva, gerando as complicações da COVID-19.
COMPARATIVE ANTHROPOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ATTIC WHITE-GROUND VASE PAINTING
Authors: SHPAK L.YU.
Published: May 2024

Introduction. Of the numerous ceramic production centers of ancient Greece, the Attica region is notable for its continuous development of vase painting styles. Compared to the black-figure and red-figure painting techniques, the polychrome painting of Attic vases on a white-ground may indicate polymorphism in the pigmentation of the ancient Greeks.

Materials and methods. The material was collected in digitized museum collections and thematic literature. The color and nature of the characters' hair were studied from vase painting and funerary painting. Anthroposcopic method and simple statistics were used. The significance of differences between groups was assessed using the chi-square test. Results and discussion. In all samples of Attic vase painting, the wavy nature of the hair is predominant, and this frequency does not change significantly over time. The highest frequency of straight nature of the hair (13.3%) is observed in white-ground vase painting. In comparison with the characters in vase paintings, modern Greeks have predominantly straight, lightly wavy hair, especially in women, and then wavy hair. For all style groups of Attic vase painting, no gender differences in nature of the hair were identified. The depiction of hair color on white-ground vase paintings of the early classical and classical times is significantly different: in the earlier vase painting, black and dark brown predominate, and in the later ones, brown/light brown and red-brown. The minimum frequency of dark shades of the hair is noted in Hellenistic funerary painting; it shows, like the white-ground vase painting of the classics, a lighter-pigmented population. The hair color of the modern Greek population is predominantly dark. Based on the hypothesis that the artist depicts familiar forms as traditional ones and reflects the anthropological characteristics of his group, the polymorphism of pigmentation and nature of the hair of the ancient and modern Greek populations is different.

Conclusion. Groups of art sources that differ in chronology and style do not represent the hair pigmentation of the population of ancient Greece in the same way. To further study polymorphism of pigmentation of the ancient population, it is necessary to correct the methodology to correlate the actual colors used in vase/mural painting with the hair color classes of the traditional color scale, as well as the use of additional comparative materials.
Płodna wspólnota małżeńska jako obraz Trójcy Świętej i vice versa – na przykładzie teologii Hansa Ursa von Balthasara i katechez papieża Franciszka
Authors: Maciej Raczyński-Rożek Maciej
Published: May 2024

W myśli chrześcijaństwa zachodniego podstawowym sposobem ukazywania tajemnicy Trójcy Świętej jest model psychologiczny świętego Augustyna. Schemat ten wychodzi od filozoficznie pojętej jedności Boga, w której wyróżnia trzy ściśle związane ze sobą rzeczywistości – „osoby”. W modelu tym „osoby” ukazane są w sposób filozoficzny, niewiele przypominający osoby ludzkie. Model psychologiczny czyni z Boga niejako jedną „Osobę” zamkniętą w swojej samowystarczalności i transcendencji. W XX wieku wraz z powrotem myśli zachodniej do teologii Ojców Kościoła coraz częściej zaczęto nawiązywać do wschodniego międzyosobowego modelu Trójcy Świętej. Kluczową używaną tu analogią była płodna wspólnota małżeńska. Takie ujęcie pozwala ukazać miłość trynitarną jako otwartą na drugiego i płodną. Posługuje się też ono intuicyjnym pojęciem „osoby”, co umożliwia zastosowanie go w przepowiadaniu. W artykule zagadnienie zostanie ukazane na podstawie teologii Hansa Ursa von Balthasara i katechez o rodzinie papieża Franciszka.
KOLEKTYWNA OBRONA NATO. WYBRANE PROBLEMY PRZYGOTOWAŃ OBRONNYCH W POLSCE, W KONTEKŚCIE ZOBOWIĄZAŃ SOJUSZNICZYCH
Authors: Kuliczkowski Marian , Zawadzki Wiesław
Published: May 2024

Uzyskanie przez Polskę w 1999 roku członkostwa w Organizacji Traktatu Północnoatlantyckiego (NATO) było jednym z najważniejszych wydarzeń w historii III Rzeczypospolitej. Udział w kolektywnym tworzeniu siły obronnej państw - członków Sojuszu Północnoatlantyckiego oznacza obowiązek utrzymywania i rozwijania przez państwa członkowskie indywidualnej i zbiorowej zdolności do odparcia zbrojnej napaści. Zobowiązuje to między innymi Polskę do prowadzenia przygotowań obronnych w wymiarze narodowym oraz sojuszniczym. Wynika z nich wiele zadań dla Polski, dotyczących między innymi pobytu wojsk obcych na terytorium innego państwa w ramach zadań wsparcia przez państwo-gospodarza (HNS) oraz planowania obronnego, w sposób zgodny z zasadami i procedurami przyjętymi w Sojuszu. Podjęta w artykule próba systematyzacji przygotowań obronnych w Polsce, w kontekście zobowiązań sojuszniczych wynika ze zmiany obowiązujących przepisów prawnych wprowadzonych przez ustawę z dnia 11 marca 2022 r. o obronie Ojczyzny. Sentencją prac autorów na etapie pogłębiania wiedzy w przedmiotowym zakresie było powszechnie znane powiedzenie, że dziś nie wystarczy „wiedzieć, że” ani „wiedzieć jak”, ale trzeba „wiedzieć dlaczego”. Zaprezentowane w niniejszym artykule treści stanowią próbę przedstawienia aspektów prawnych, instytucjonalnych i instrumentalnych problematyki przygotowań obronnych w Polsce, w kontekście zobowiązań sojuszniczych. Uwzględniając charakter problemu, należy pamiętać, że integracja Polski w NATO to proces długotrwały, który wymaga stałego zaangażowania wszystkich struktur oraz instytucji państwa.
SPRAWCY PRZEMOCY DOMOWEJ W WARUNKACH IZOLACJI PENITENCJARNEJ – SYTUACJA PRAWNA I PSYCHOSPOŁECZNA ORAZ STOSOWANE ODDZIAŁYWANIA PSYCHOKOREKCYJNE
Authors: Jegier Ewa
Published: May 2024

Artykuł przedstawia sytuację prawną i psychospołeczną osadzonych – sprawców przemocy domowej w izolacji penitencjarnej, jak również stosowane wobec nich oddziaływania psychokorekcyjne. Skazani za przestępstwo znęcania się odbywający wyroki w jednostkach penitencjarnych są specyficzną populacją osadzonych zakwalifikowaną nieformalnie jako tzw. skazani poszkodowani. Podstawowym programem skierowanym do sprawców przemocy domowej jest „Program interwencyjny dla sprawców nadużyć w rodzinie wg modelu Duluth” oraz podobny w swoich założeniach program PARTNER. Wyniki badań empirycznych przeprowadzonych na grupie polskich osadzonych, którzy byli uczestnikami programu DULUTH w trakcie odbywania kary pozbawienia wolności, wskazują na efektywność oddziaływań prowadzonych w ramach programu.
Factors Affecting Neighbourhood Preferences for Income and Hukou Segregation: Evidence from Shanghai, China
Authors: Wu Guancen , Liao Jinxing , Shi Tingyao , Niu Xing , Tao Li
Published: May 2024

Abstract: This article analyses the factors that affect neighbourhood preferences for income and hukou segregation by using an ordered probit model on a sample of 482 residents in Shanghai. It finds that the overall preference for residential segregation among respondents is not very strong. However, for high-income groups with Shanghai hukou, their income level and household size increase their tendency to be reluctant to have neighbours with different income levels or hukou status. The effects of various influencing factors differ among other groups with different hukou and income levels. Neighbourhood relationship and xiaoqu quality are two important factors that affect all types of neighbourhood preferences for residential segregation. The results of this study show that developing mixed residential areas, improving inclusiveness over residential segregation, narrowing the income gap and reducing education inequality may reduce the probability of neighbourhoods accepting residential segregation.
Latent If Not Present: Arriving at and Departing from Lito Mayo
Authors: Rosario Kiko Del
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Arriving at Lito Mayo's early departure (Lipa, 1954–Manila, 1983) conjures the lifework of the poet, painter, and printmaker who so thought of lifeforms as always recasting that he conceived of realms regardless and regardful of their limits. Reared by family members active in the Philippine Revolution, Mayo employs the idiom of southern Tagalog Catholicism ciphered through strategies of warfare and freemasonry in an intaglio practice thoughtfully engaged in marginalia's frontiers, reversal's intellect, and pressure's persuasions. Such tropes emerge from procedures of print conscious of the relentless repercussions of a coloniality intrinsically linked to his epoch's fight against dictatorship and ecological destruction. Within this ominous horizon, Mayo repeats and embodies the anting-anting (charm) and taong-ibon (bird-human), rendering vain the binary of the visible and invisible so as to treat cogent those which are "capable of emerging". This is the weight and flight of Mayo's thinking around which the material of this monograph is ordered: the artist charms the writer's availability just as the essay finds Mayo latent if not present.
Rumah Abu : Death and the Photographic Medium in Straits Chinese Ancestral Halls
Authors: Ng Roy
Published: May 2024

Abstract: This article seeks to establish ancestral photographs as objects of worship and examines the relationship between death and the photographic medium in Straits Chinese ancestral halls, also known as rumah abu , in the former British colonies of Singapore, Malacca, and Penang. Various scholars have argued for a conceptual link between photography and death, but the case for diasporic communities such as the Straits Chinese have been under-studied and rarely discussed in meta-physical terms. Portraits of Straits Chinese matriarchs and patriarchs are commissioned as not merely images of visual commemoration, but also objects for physical reverence, sites to which descendants could feel geographically closer to their forebears. Objecthood in photography refers to death in the literal sense: the photograph structures a tangible space where spiritual, temporal, and cosmopolitan worlds could converge and meet. Ancestral photographs serve as points of reference for chia abu (to ‘invite’ the ancestors) and piara abu (to ‘upkeep’ the ancestral shrine) on special occasions such as death anniversaries; where the image performs the earthly representation of a living identity, negotiating traditional Chinese social order anew in southern shores. The photographic object, when ceremonially placed next to food offerings, processional music, and incense, augments the image of the dead with a presence that is bound ever more intimately to mortal space and time. Elevated as a ‘participant’ of the ritual, the ancestral portrait transforms into a social actor inasmuch as it is entangled in a web of material practices. Rather than merely a stage-setter for physical acts of filial piety, the photograph is also integral to it.