bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Students’ Level of Understanding of SDN Rejosari Towards Bullying in School
Authors: Abdur Rohman Zidane Fikri  , Nanda Nurul Aulia Tivani  , Nur Ufairah  , Lusiana Maulida  , Amalia Zulfa  , Rita Ariyana Nur Khasanah
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the level of understanding of the students of SDN Rejosari about bullying through direct socialization or counseling and measurement using interviews and questionnaires. The type of research used is qualitative research, which focuses on data acquisition through open communication and conversation. The research was conducted on students in grades 4, 5, and 6 through a socialization or counseling method about bullying. The results showed that 97.6% of students (82 students) understand the concept of bullying thoroughly, while 2.4% (2 students) were included in the category of not understanding. Students' answers during the seminar that are relevant and appropriate show that most students understand the material that has been presented. This data indicates the success of the counseling program in increasing student awareness about bullying. However, additional attempts are needed to improve the understanding of students who do not understand the material well
Microbiological profile of septic arthritis in Pakistani population – A prospective study
Authors: Younas Amna , Iftikhar Irim , Rasool Karam
Published: September 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to observe the positive rate of aspirated synovial fluid culture, bacterial isolation and their antibiotic susceptibility against commonly used drugs in a microbiology laboratory.
Material and Methods: During a period of 6 months, 398 synovial fluid samples were analyzed using VITEK-MS for identification and tested for antibiotic susceptibility following standard recommendations.
Results: Only 22% (89) of the samples showed aerobic bacterial growth while 77.6% (309) were negative. The primary pathogen, Staphylococcus aureus (49.4%), exhibited resistance to Cefoxitin (56%), Co-trimoxazole (17.1%), and Clindamycin (13.6%). Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas species (10% each) were the other significant contributors. Concerningly, gram negative exhibited resistance to Ceftriaxone (68%) and Meropenem (20%), indicating a rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the community. Other less frequently isolated bacteria included Coagulase negative staphylococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Burkholderia species, Acinetobacter and Enterobacter species. Females (57.3%) in our community were more affected than males (42.6%). Elderly patients, more than 60 years of age, are more affected (25%) than any other age group.
Conclusion: The increasing prevalence of MRSA, ESBL, and CRE poses challenges in treatment, leading to higher mortality and morbidity. Early diagnosis through PCR or culture and sensitivity, targeted or combination therapy, and implementation of an "Antibiotic Stewardship Program" can help reduce morbidity and AMR.
Keywords: Synovial fluid (SF) culture, Septic arthritis (SA), Antibiotic susceptibility in joint fluid, prevalence of septic arthritis, Microbiological profile.
Towards a Multimodal WordNet for Language Learning in Bulgarian
Authors: Osenova Petya , Simov Kiril
Published: September 2024

In this paper we present some modifications to and extensions of a
Wordnet for Bulgarian designed to make it more appropriate for applications in the area of language learning. However, in order to support education, we need to ensure the appropriate selection of sets of synonyms (synsets) from BTB-
Wordnet, depending on the education level of the learners, and various types of exercises based on integration of the learning topic and semantic information within Wordnet. For this purpose, our focus is mainly on the combination of the lexemes (lemmas), with their meanings and examples, and the specially designed pictures as illustrations of those meanings within the synsets. We report on our preliminary results.
The Polysemy in Georges Perec’s Crossword: Culioli’s Modelling Approach
Authors: Chantova Yasena
Published: September 2024

This article presents a discussion on polysemy in a crossword by Perec.
We apply Culioli’s modelling approach in terms of operation of location and construction of a notion and its notional domain. Polysemy is seen as part of the intangible cultural heritage within languages.
Alternative Tourism – an Ontology of Bulgarian National Revival Residential Architecture for the Purposes of an Intelligent Tourist Guide
Authors: Madanska Sebiha , Bilyanov Sheban , Stoyanova-Doycheva Asya , Dimova-Aleksandrova Evgenia
Published: September 2024

In the article, we will explain the concept of alternative tourism and its subtypes, we will dwell on its role in the preservation of cultural and historical heritage of an architectural type by means of technological solutions – an intelligent guide with ontological knowledge.
MyStoriesBAG: A Simplified Editor for Creating Interactive Stories and Games Inspired by Cultural Heritage
Authors: Teresa Artese Maria , Gagliardi Isabella , Fortunati Mattia
Published: September 2024

MyStoriesBag is a storytelling and game creation tool that aims to facilitate the sharing of cultural heritage by promoting a collaborative and participatory experience through user-generated content. The guided visual online editor allows users to actively create content and play the games they create. This emphasises the concept of sharing experiences, creating a sense of community, and strengthening the connection between users and their cultural heritage.
Evaluation of Achievement Badges as a Gamification Method for Increasing Motivation in e-Learning
Authors: Nikolova Alexandra , Georgiev Vladimir , Mitreva Emanuela
Published: September 2024

In this article we discuss achievement badges as a way to motivate students’ learning process. We present an experiment that includes two groups of students, enrolled in an online mathematics course for a one-month period. The article illustrates the results and effects of using badges in e-learning.
Empowering Digital Storytelling: Fostering Environmental Awareness and Inspiring Sustainable Action Across Cultures and Generations
Authors: Tramonti Michela , Meirzhanovich Dochshanov Alden , Tramonti Luigi
Published: September 2024

Nowadays, European education faces challenges like declining STEM interest, digital transformation needs, and climate change urgency. In response, the BIG GAME project integrates digital storytelling and game-based learning to foster STEM interest, enhance digital literacy, and address environmental issues through collaborative, scenario-based learning among secondary school students.
This article introduces the project's innovative approach.
Multiple-base Logarithmic Quantization and Application in Reduced Precision AI Computations
Authors: Dimitrov Vassil , Ford Richard , Imbert Laurent , Madanayake Arjuna , Udayanga Nilan , Wray Will
Published: September 2024

The power of logarithmic quantizations and computations has been recognized as a useful tool in optimizing the performance of large ML models.
There are plenty of applications of ML techniques in digital preservation. The accuracy of computations may play a crucial role in the corresponding algorithms. In this article, we provide results that demonstrate significantly better quantization signal-to-noise ratio performance thanks to multiple-base logarithmic number systems (MDLNS) in comparison with the floating point quantizations that use the same number of bits. On a hardware level, we present details about our Xilinx VCU-128 FPGA design for dot product and matrix vector computations. The MDLNS matrix-vector design significantly outperforms equivalent fixed-point binary designs in terms of area (A) and time (T) complexity and power consumption as evidenced by a 4 × scaling of AT 2 metric for VLSI performance, and 57% increase in computational throughput per watt compared to fixed-point arithmetic.
Augmented Reality Software in Presentation of Cultural and Historical Heritage
Authors: Tatić Dušan , S. Stanković Radomir
Published: September 2024

This paper presents the advent in the presentation of cultural and historical heritage by using augmented reality (AR) technology. The use cases are given on the examples of mobile applications realized as electronic multimedia guides for various cultural institutions in Serbia. Then, a classification of the AR software is proposed based on their usage in the given examples.
Improving Palimpsest Readability via Image Preprocessing: An Investigation into Adjustment Techniques
Authors: Rasheva-Yordanova Katia , P. Dimitrov Georgi , T. Tsvetkova Paulina , Bankovska Milena , S. Petrov Pavel
Published: September 2024

The palimpsests represent unique historical sources that hold the potential for new insights in the field of human history. These manuscripts, rewritten and reused over time, pose challenges in the research related to their readability and interpretation. The present study aims to investigate the readability of palimpsests through the use of image preprocessing techniques. The article focuses on methods for the preprocessing of palimpsests that could lead to a significant improvement in the readability of the 'hidden' text. The challenges encountered during the processing of palimpsests are explored and various techniques applicable to improving the readability of these manuscripts are analyzed.
The primary goal of preprocessing in this context is to separate the 'hidden' text from the visible one, neutralizing material defects and aging. The article presents specific methods such as extracting specific color range from a palimsest image.
The experimental techniques are highlighted with sample codes illustrating the application of the respective technology. The current research attempts to advance the development of methods for processing palimpsests and opens up new perspectives for extracting information from those historically valuable manuscripts.
Comparação entre estratégias de ensino na unidade curricular de anatomia
Authors: Sampaio Rafaela da Silva Cruz , Trindade Filho Euclides Maurício
Published: September 2024

O presente Estudo de Caso avalia três estratégias de ensino no aprendizado discente. Trata-se de um ensaio clínico não controlado do tipo antes e depois. A população da pesquisa foi composta por alunos do primeiro e segundo períodos do Curso Superior de Tecnologia em Radiologia.  As estratégias de ensino aplicadas nas intervenções foram: aula expositiva oral, aula expositiva dialogada e aula prática. Os participantes foram divididos em três grupos por conveniência, submetidos a estratégias de ensino diferentes. Foi aplicado um questionário com 10 questões, cada questão valendo um ponto, antes das intervenções. O mesmo questionário foi aplicado pós-intervenção. A pontuação obtida pré e pós-intervenção foi tabulada a partir do programa Microsoft Excel e analisada, demonstrando que, nas estratégias de ensino, houve apreensão do aprendizado através da melhoria das notas nos grupos, em comparação às notas pré e pós-intervenção.
A identificação conceitual da pessoa com deficiência ao longo da história
Authors: Mattje Emerson Tyrone , Santos Everton Rodrigo
Published: September 2024

O artigo aborda as conceituações utilizadas ao longo da história para identificar as pessoas com deficiência. Atualmente, adota-se a terminologia pessoa com deficiência, que foi consagrada pela Convenção sobre os Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência da Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU) e seu Protocolo Facultativo, ratificados pelo Congresso Nacional por meio do Decreto Legislativo nº 186, de 9 de julho de 2008, a qual dispõe que pessoas com deficiência são aquelas que, por apresentarem limitações mentais, intelectuais, sensoriais ou físicas, poderão ter reduzida a sua participação em sociedade no que se refere à igualdade de condições. Além disso, o Estatuto da Pessoa com Deficiência (Lei nº 13.146/2015), em seu artigo 2º, conceituou pessoa com deficiência como aquela que tem impedimento de longo prazo de natureza física, mental, intelectual ou sensorial, o qual, em interação com uma ou mais barreiras, pode obstruir sua participação plena e efetiva na sociedade em igualdade de condições com as demais pessoas.
Formação continuada de professores para o uso inclusivo das tecnologias digitais
Authors: Ferreira Angelo Mendes , Rodrigues Cícero Alexandro Diniz , Silva Éverton Marques da , Lages Suzy Hellian Cerdeira , Souza Wanda Guimarães , Gomes Wanderson Teixeira
Published: September 2024

Este estudo investigou como as metodologias ativas e as tecnologias digitais foram incorporadas na formação docente e quais desafios e possibilidades essas práticas apresentaram para a inclusão educacional. O objetivo geral foi analisar a implementação dessas práticas na formação de professores, com foco na promoção de uma educação inclusiva. A pesquisa utilizou uma metodologia de revisão bibliográfica, com abordagem qualitativa, analisando artigos, teses e outras publicações relevantes. Os resultados revelaram que, embora as metodologias ativas e as tecnologias digitais tenham o potencial de transformar o ensino e promover maior interação e engajamento, sua implementação ainda enfrenta desafios, como a resistência dos professores e a necessidade de maior suporte institucional. As considerações finais apontaram que, para que essas práticas sejam eficazes, é necessário um esforço conjunto que inclua formação contínua, apoio institucional e maior foco na aplicação prática dessas metodologias. A pesquisa também sugeriu a necessidade de estudos adicionais para explorar a implementação dessas práticas em diferentes contextos educacionais.
Tomada de decisão baseada em dados: uso de dados para aprimorar a eficiência e eficácia na gestão escolar
Authors: Melo Júnior Hermócrates Gomes , Franqueira Alberto da Silva , Santos Silvana Maria Aparecida Viana , Rezende Cristiane Köning , Silva Pablo Rodrigo de Oliveira , Silva Reuber Araújo
Published: September 2024

Este estudo explora a contribuição das ferramentas de análise de dados para a otimização da gestão escolar, com ênfase na tomada de decisões fundamentadas em evidências. O objetivo principal foi examinar o impacto de tecnologias como Analytics e Business Intelligence na administração educacional. A pesquisa baseou-se em uma revisão bibliográfica, com dados coletados em fontes acadêmicas e repositórios institucionais. Os achados indicam que o uso dessas ferramentas permite aos gestores monitorar o desempenho acadêmico, identificar áreas críticas e tomar decisões informadas. Além disso, constatou-se que essas tecnologias favorecem uma cultura organizacional orientada por dados, facilitando a alocação eficiente de recursos e a aplicação de estratégias pedagógicas eficazes. No entanto, o estudo também identificou desafios, como a resistência à mudança e a falta de formação adequada dos profissionais da educação. As conclusões sugerem que, embora promissoras, essas ferramentas requerem esforços colaborativos para capacitar gestores e professores, bem como políticas públicas que incentivem sua adoção. Futuras pesquisas são recomendadas para aprofundar a relação entre capacitação e a eficácia dessas tecnologias.
Metodologias ativas: como a gamificação, sala de aula invertida, e aprendizagem baseada em projetos se beneficiam das tecnologias digitais
Authors: Santos Silvana Maria Aparecida Viana , Teixeira Maria Lúcia Lima Diógenes , Silva Karyne Guimarães da , Pereira Marcela Gomes , Scholl Marileusa , Felicio Marioney Luiz , Silva Washington Luiz da
Published: September 2024

Este estudo explora a eficácia da gamificação e da sala de aula invertida no contexto educacional brasileiro, buscando entender como essas metodologias influenciam o processo de ensino-aprendizagem em diferentes níveis de ensino. O objetivo principal foi analisar os efeitos dessas práticas, destacando os principais desafios e benefícios. A pesquisa foi baseada em uma revisão bibliográfica, utilizando fontes acadêmicas para reunir e examinar informações relevantes. Os resultados apontaram que a gamificação e a sala de aula invertida podem aumentar o engajamento dos estudantes e melhorar o desempenho acadêmico, desde que sejam aplicadas com planejamento e adequadas ao contexto específico. No entanto, desafios como a resistência inicial de professores e alunos e a necessidade de infraestrutura adequada foram também identificados. As conclusões sugerem que, apesar das vantagens significativas dessas metodologias, o sucesso de sua aplicação depende de fatores como a capacitação docente e a disponibilidade de recursos tecnológicos. Além disso, ressalta-se a importância de estudos futuros que analisem a aplicação dessas metodologias em diferentes disciplinas e contextos, bem como seus impactos a longo prazo no desenvolvimento das competências dos estudantes.
No More ‘Us’ and ‘Them’
Authors: Lephard Elizabeth
Published: September 2024

Teamwork is a crucial part of providing effective, safe maternity care. However, in contemporary UK practice, it seems it is not always effectively achieved. Most midwives will recognise the idea of trying to protect women and birthing people from their care becoming over-medicalised. Midwives protect and promote the physiology of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period; that is our job. However it is also our job to ‘work cooperatively… respect(ing) the skills, expertise and contributions of your colleagues, referring matters to them when appropriate… to preserve the safety of those receiving care’.3 The failings described in the 2022 Kirkup report into maternity services in East Kent demand that we take effective teamwork seriously. We cannot afford to think in terms of ‘us’ and ‘them’, particularly regarding midwifery versus obstetric care.
Is Doula Work Skilled Work?
Authors: McMahon Maddie
Published: September 2024

While it is true that doulas do not need clinical skills, as providing medical care is firmly outside our boundaries, it does not mean the doula role is unskilled.1 So what exactly do we learn on a doula course and what skills do we employ when supporting our clients?2 This article will explore the skills and talents doulas aim to develop and how we place an emphasis on fostering the ‘soft skills’ that put our clients right at the centre of our care.
Revitalise and Revolutionise: A Student-Centred Curriculum
Authors: Parsons Robin , Killingley Jo
Published: September 2024

Given the unique challenges encountered by midwifery students, it’s imperative that the curriculum is tailored to their requirements, rather than constrained by institutional frameworks. During a curriculum review we had the opportunity to revitalize our BSc Midwifery programme. Alongside the 2019 Standards for pre-registration midwifery education1 we put into action a flexible personalised curriculum that suits the needs of modern midwifery students.
Breastfeeding – The Key to More Olympic Medals
Authors: Lis Laura , Makowska Karolina , Marczyk Aleksandra , Billewicz Marta , Zatorska Oksana , Perwejnis Sebastian , Turek Aleksandra , Pietrzykowska Julia , Popiołek Adam
Published: September 2024

Background. Breast milk is a complete food, a result of millions of years of evolution that provides essential nutrients for the first 6 months of a baby’s life. In addition to its nutritional functions, it plays an important role in the proper development of the infant’s immune, digestive and nervous systems. Human milk protects the baby very effectively against respiratory and urinary tract infections, diarrhea, middle ear infection, neonatal sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis. Furthermore, breastfed infants have a higher IQ in adulthood. An undoubted advantage for the mother may be easier weight loss after pregnancy and financial savings compared to baby milk. A relationship between maternal physical activity during pregnancy and breastfeeding has been shown to improve breastfeeding outcomes. The aim of the study is to assess the current state of knowledge on the impact of breastfeeding on the proper development of the child and the prevention of diseases in the child and mother.Material and methods. A systemic, comprehensive analysis of the studies available on open access sources at PubMed, Google Scholar, National Library of Medicine and Coachrane was conducted from. Conclusions. Both mother and baby benefit from breastfeeding. The public awareness on this issue may influence current or future mothers to consider and choose this feeding method. It is important that doctors caring for these patients have knowledge of the rich composition of breast milk and its many beneficial properties.
El uso de rompecabezas para la enseñanza de factorización
Authors: Zambrano-Zambrano Aristides , Montenegro-Palma Luis , Bravo-Saltos Rosalba Karen
Published: September 2024

El estudio demuestra que la gamificación, implementada mediante el uso de rompecabezas en la enseñanza de la factorización en matemáticas, tuvo un impacto positivo y significativo en el aprendizaje del grupo experimental en comparación con el grupo control. El análisis descriptivo revela que el grupo experimental obtuvo una media de 7.52, superando los 5.26 del grupo control, con una diferencia de 2.26 puntos. Las pruebas estadísticas, incluyendo la Prueba T de Student, T de Welch y U de Mann-Whitney, indican diferencias significativas entre los grupos, con p-valores menores a 0.001. Además, el ANOVA confirmó estos hallazgos con un valor F de 49.6 y un p-valor inferior a 0.001, reforzando la existencia de una diferencia estadísticamente significativa en el rendimiento académico. En conclusión, el uso de rompecabezas como herramienta didáctica favorece un aprendizaje más efectivo y significativo, resaltando su valor como estrategia pedagógica en la enseñanza de matemáticas.
Incest and the Silences: Reading Nandini Sahu’s “that elusive orgasm”
Authors: Aaleya Giri
Published: September 2024

Nandini Sahu’s collection of short stories Shedding the Metaphors engages with myriad complex human emotions. Sahu pours herself into the stories that she tells in retrospect. The autobiographical elements provide the stories a personal touch that compels the readers to delve deep into the characters and introspect on the intricacy of human nature. This paper attempts to critically analyse the story “That Elusive Orgasm” and understand the dynamics of incest and the related silences. The paper refers to Sgroi, Blick and Portar’s conceptual framework to understand how a child gets entrapped in the cycle of sexual abuse. The paper further explores the psychoanalytic perspective of Laurence Joseph to comprehend the psycho-social aspects of silences. The paper also refers to Ricahrd P. Kluft to examine the ramifications of incest on adult survivors.
A MAJORAÇÃO DOS HONORÁRIOS SUCUMBENCIAIS EM DECORRÊNCIA DO JULGAMENTO DE EMBARGOS DE DECLARAÇÃO: UMA ANÁLISE DA EXTENSÃO DO ART. 85, § 11, DO CÓDIGO DE PROCESSO CIVIL
Authors: Souza Ciro de Alencar , Sousa Bruna Fernandes de
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo aborda inicialmente, de forma sucinta, acerca da natureza jurídica dos honorários sucumbenciais, sobretudo à luz da legislação pátria e do entendimento do Supremo Tribunal Federal. Em seguida, apresenta-se o posicionamento do Superior Tribunal de Justiça sobre a possibilidade de majoração dos honorários sucumbenciais em decorrência do julgamento de embargos de declaração. Posteriormente, há uma explanação relativa ao desacerto da posição adotada pelo Superior Tribunal de Justiça, levando-se em consideração as características dos honorários sucumbenciais, sobretudo a sua natureza jurídica, de caráter alimentar, e a intenção do legislador quando da edição do artigo 85 do novo Código de Processo Civil, no qual consta expressamente que a fixação da verba honorária sucumbencial levará em consideração o trabalho adicional realizado em grau recursal. Para a confecção do presente ensaio foram utilizados estudos doutrinários e jurisprudenciais a respeito do assunto, em especial do Superior Tribunal de Justiça e do Supremo Tribunal Federal.
O JOGO “MUNDO ENCANTADO DO APRENDER” COMO RECURSO PEDAGÓGICO DO PROCESSO DE ENSINO APRENDIZAGEM DA ESCRITA
Authors: Correia Marilúcia Gonçalves Miranda
Published: September 2024

A presente pesquisa científica se propõe a explorar a aplicação do jogo de tabuleiro “mundo encantado do aprender” como ferramenta pedagógica no processo de ensino aprendizagem da escrita. A metodologia adotada é uma revisão bibliográfica e qualitativa, por meio de recursos de livros, artigos científicos, dissertação, dentre outros publicados nos últimos 07 anos. A justificativa para investigar essa abordagem reside na necessidade de inovação pedagógica e no reconhecimento do potencial do respectivo jogo de tabuleiro na promoção de habilidades do ensino da escrita de forma envolvente e acessível. Verificou-se que, a ludicidade inerente ao presente jogo de tabuleiro cria um ambiente propício para o desenvolvimento da escrita, com o estímulo a criatividade, a concentração, além de proporcionar uma abordagem lúdica que contribui para o aprendizado mais prazeroso, porquanto, o presente estudo buscou em ofertar uma base sólida para os educadores nas práticas do ensino da escrita, por meio de uma abordagem mais holística e engajadora no processo educacional.
Antifungal activity of moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf extracts against major plant pathogens
Authors: MAJUMDER SUJAN , RANI VIJAYA , SINGH SATYAPRIYA , SRIVASTAVA KULDEEP
Published: September 2024

Widespread use of chemical pesticides leads to soil and water pollution with harvest detrimental to human health. A viable alternative is to use environment-friendly substitutes that do not possess residue problems. Moringa is popularly known as “the tree of life” as each part of the tree has some medicinal attributes. An attempt was made to explore the use of moringa extracts for plant disease management. Moringa leaves were extracted with different solvents (water, acetone, ethyl acetate and hexane) and tested against major soil-borne pathogens (Athelia rolfsii, Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium spp.). The leaf extracts showed an inhibitory effect on the growth of all the pathogens. Significantly higher inhibition was observed in plates where water was used for the extraction of bioactive compounds. The ED50 value of 546.51 mg/litre was reported for the pathogen Athelia rolfsii when water was used for extraction followed by acetone (624.25 mg/litre) and ethyl acetate (680.75 mg/ litre). The inhibition percentage and ED50 value varied significantly with the change in the solvent used for the extraction purpose. According to the results, moringa leaf extracts can be utilized as a good substitute for chemical pesticides since they are efficient against plant pathogens.
Mepiquat chloride, zinc and boron improves the productivity and profitability of kharif mungbean (Vigna radiata) in north-western India
Authors: SHARMA RAJNI , HANSDA CHANDRASHEKAR , JAIDKA MANPREET , DEOL J S
Published: September 2024

The experiment was conducted during rainy (kharif) season of 2020 at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab), Moga, Punjab to evaluate the effect of mepiquat chloride (MC), zinc and boron on productivity and profitability of kharif mungbean. Results revealed that with single application of MC 200 or 300 ppm and in combination with micronutrients (Zn/B) reduced the vegetative growth and plant height over control at both the locations. The highest chlorophyll content index (CCI), dry matter accumulation was recorded with MC 300 ppm + 0.5% ZnSO4 (35 and 45 DAS). This treatment also resulted in maximum grain yield, highest net returns and B:C ratio which was statistically similar with 200 ppm MC + 0.5% ZnSO4 (35 and 45 DAS) and double application of 0.5% ZnSO4 (35 and 45 DAS) but significantly higher than control. Thus, MC 300 ppm (30 DAS) + 0.5% ZnSO4 (35 and 45 DAS) evolved as the most remunerative practice under luxuriant vegetative growth conditions. In addition, where excessive vegetative growth is not a problem, double dose of 0.5% ZnSO4 (35 and 45 DAS) were equally effective in increasing the mungbean productivity and profitability.
Assessing D×D oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) genotypes for relevant bunch traits: Implication for promising breeding lines development
Authors: PEDAPATI ANITHA , R K MATHUR , G RAVICHANDRAN , K SURESH , B KALYANA BABU , H P BHAGYA
Published: September 2024

The study was carried out during 2021, 2022 and 2023 at ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research, Pedavegi, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh with aim to improve characterization and utilization of oil palm genotypes developed from African mother palms (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.). The clustering pattern, variability, correlation, principal component analysis and path analysis of 143 genotypes were done with the support of bunch parameters to better know the variations among them. Genotypic correlations among factors impacting oil yield describe the true link by excluding any environmental impacts. It has been noted that dura genotypes exhibit a wide range of variability in terms of yield and bunch components, which can be exploited and expanded for oil palm breeding lines development. Six oil palm dura genotypes (G9, G44, G119, G77, G142, and G124) have been identified as superior for commercial production of D × P hybrid oil palm planting materials due to their high oil to bunch percentage (OB) (>20%). Genotype G77 identified as the best performer in terms of high OB (26%), weight of oil (2%) and mesocarp-to-fruit ratio (83.20%). It is concluded that mesocarp-to-fruit ratio, oil to wet mesocarp, fruit to bunch ratio, bunch weight, total number of fruits and weight of oil are the best traits for selection and utilization to improve the existing oil palm germplasm. Further, use of these selected materials for commercial production could boost oil yield compared to the presently cultivated oil palm genotypes.
Revisión sistemática sobre el desafío presupuestario en universidades estadounidenses y mexicanas: un reto para las Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales
Authors: Alvarez Junco Shaila , Regalado Velázquez Raúl Alberto , Mendoza Ayala María Antonieta
Published: September 2024

Este estudio abordó las acciones de universidades mexicanas y estadounidenses sobre los recortes económicos de los últimos años. Se analizaron las estrategias que realizaron para operar y evitar la quiebra. En Estados Unidos de América, las universidades cerraron programas académicos, aumentaron los costos y redujeron la plantilla docente. En el contexto mexicano, los problemas universitarios se enfocan en la transparencia y el manejo de recursos. Se utilizó un enfoque exploratorio para realizar esta investigación. Se recopiló información de diversos periódicos digitales. La muestra se compuso de nueve universidades estadounidenses y nueve mexicanas. Los datos obtenidos permitieron identificar el pensamiento que dirigirá a las futuras generaciones. En su mayoría, los alumnos de Estados Unidos de América quedarán desprovistos de conocimiento humanístico. Esto permeará conflictos sociales y futuras dificultades económicas. En México, la educación es un derecho y es obligación del Estado impartirla. Sin embargo, las condiciones de las universidades son inestables, y laboralmente apabullantes.
Abordagens sustentáveis em nanocompósitos poliméricos reforçados por óxidos metálicos
Authors: Vieira Filipe Oliveira , Da Rocha Lizandra Viana Maurat , Tavares Maria Inês Bruno
Published: September 2024

Nanocompósitos poliméricos têm despertado considerável interesse acadêmico e industrial devido às suas propriedades singulares e aplicabilidade em diversas áreas da química, biotecnologia e engenharia de materiais. Suas aplicações variam de acordo com o tipo de polímeros, cargas e método de incorporação que estão sendo utilizados. Porém, muitas de suas matérias primas e formas de obtenção não se fazem sustentáveis. Neste contexto, os nanocompósitos biodegradáveis, os obtidos de fonte renovável e os que incorporam óxidos metálicos produzidos por rota verde emergem como uma alternativa promissora ao reunir propriedades aprimoradas, viabilidade econômica e elevado potencial de contribuir enquanto nova tecnologia para a sociedade, sem comprometer nocivamente recursos ambientais e as gerações futuras. Esta revisão visa analisar estudos que retratam essas formas mais sustentáveis de materiais baseados em polímeros e nanopartículas de óxidos metálicos. Assim, são discutidos, além dos materiais escolhidos por diversos grupos de estudo, os métodos de preparação e as técnicas de caracterização mais relevantes neste contexto. Também são exploradas as principais propriedades e aplicações desses nanocompósitos em diversas áreas, incluindo eletrônica, medicina, métodos de tratamento e purificação de água, revestimentos, catalisadores, sensores, células solares e dispositivos de armazenamento de energia. Por fim, ao abordar as perspectivas futuras e os desafios a serem superados para a ampla adoção desses materiais, conclui-se que os nanocompósitos poliméricos sustentáveis reforçados por óxidos metálicos têm grande potencial em diversas áreas da indústria devido às suas propriedades mecânicas, térmicas e funcionais aprimoradas. No entanto, sua adoção ampla ainda enfrenta desafios significativos, sobretudo relacionados à compatibilidade entre a matriz e o reforço, altos custos de produção, complexidade no processamento e escalonamento, além da urgente necessidade de avaliação dos impactos ambientais e toxicológicos para desenvolver normas e legislações específicas. Superar essas barreiras é possível, mas exigirá contínuos avanços em pesquisa e colaboração entre academia, indústria e órgãos reguladores, ratificando a relevância desta revisão.
Factors Influencing the Intention to Use Human Resource Information Systems Among Employees of SMEs in Iraq
Authors: Hazim Majid Al Qaysi Hamid , Abdul Rahim Noor Fareen , Ping Teoh Ai , Alnoor Alhamzah
Published: September 2024

Introduction:In light of technological development and digital transformation, today's Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) rely heavily on their ability to use technology to succeed. Employees' acceptance or rejection of modern technology and the factors affecting it are crucial topics for SMEs. Methods:This study investigates the moderating roles of Technology Readiness (TR), Experience (EX), Trust, and Voluntariness of Use (VU) on the relationship between Effort Expectancy (EE), Performance Expectancy (PE), Social Influence (SI), Task-Technology Fit (TTF), Facilitating Condition (FC), and the Intention to Use (ITO) Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) among employees of SMEs in Iraq. Data from 304 employees of Iraqi SMEs will be collected. Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS and Partial Least Squares (PLS). Results:This research provides insight into the reasons behind employees' resistance to adopting HRIS, supporting the organization's policy of developing employee skills and training them in information technology systems. Discussion:Additionally, evaluating the acceptance of information technology systems can develop the framework for technical services in companies, including human resource units. Furthermore, defining the model's architecture will update stakeholder knowledge and enhance human resource management services in Iraq
Automated Analysis Of Diabetic Vasculopathy Using Semantic Segmentation Of Thermal Images Of Peroneal Vessel
Authors: Joshi Gayatri , Arabi Punal M
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Diabetic vascular disease is one of most serious health problems in diabetic patients, it causes the development of severe complications including delayed wound healing and increased susceptibility to infections. Methods: To provide accurate and are non-invasive diagnosis, current work emphasizes on Diabetic Vasculopathy (DV) that is analysed with thermoregulation images through Semantic Segmentation (SS). A novel methodology was adapted, combining thermoregulation imaging with SS using the U-Net++ model to investigate temperature distributions at the skin level. This work introduces a novel method that utilizes MobileNetV2 as the encoder for fast Feature Extraction (FE). Results: The results from the suggested model, achieves a segmentation accuracy of 95%, which is significantly more compared to that of DeepLabV3+ and PSPNet models. A mean and Intersection over Union (IoU) of 85% and 87% was reported by the suggested frameworks throughout the training and validation phases. Conclusion: Classifying normal and abnormal regions can be done via the outcomes, as it offers the great visibility in the thermal image for clinicians by detecting the non-thermal regions
Distribution of Rain Intensity: Daily Maximum Rainfall Data in The Province of South Sumatera and West Sumatera
Authors: Dewi Selpa , Giatman M , Rahmat Putra Rusnardi , Ambiyar Ambiyar
Published: September 2024

The high intensity of rain in May 2024 caused flooding in the Sumatra region, especially Padang City and Palembang City. The region of West Sumatra is also known as the ethalae of disasters with frequent earthquakes, floods, and landslides. In Indonesia, many frequency analyses are conducted using the Gumbel distribution without testing data and clear hydrological reasons. It is feared that this method is considered as a routine way, thus causing the risk of unwanted deviations, resulting in many disasters and errors in the planning of water buildings. This research aims to determine and know the type of distribution that is representative for the maximum daily rainfall frequency in West Sumatra and South Sumatra Provinces as a reference for development and disaster mitigation in the region.  The research location is in West Sumatra and South Sumatra. The data used for this study were taken from daily maximum rainfall data from rain stations for 35 to 40 years from 24 rain stations in West Sumatra Province, and 16 rain stations for South Sumatra region. This type of research is development research with the 4D development model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). The development method consists of four different phases: Initial Investigation, Design, Realisation and Development. The data of each station was then organised into two types of data series, namely the annual maximum data series and the annual minimum data series. The results of this data series test are expected to follow one or more types of distributions commonly used in Hydrology and Drainage. The distribution results obtained for the South Sumatra region are Gama-III and LP-III, while for the West Sumatra region the distribution types are Gama-III, LP-III Normal Log and Gembel. The conclusion obtained is that West Sumatra does not have only one type of distribution. For the type of test using the SPSS.22 application, the results obtained are goodness of fit test, parametric test, Chi-Square test, Kolmogorov Smirnov test and Anderson-Darling test and Histrogram (visual) method.
Essential strategies for the initial assessment and resuscitation of critically injured polytrauma patients
Authors: Gómez Martínez Nairovys , Donoso Noroña Riber Fabián , Vilema Vizuete Elisabeth Germania , Tierra Ramos Stephanie Daniela
Published: September 2024

Pain is a common symptom associated with trauma, often ignored, which can have significant consequences for the patient. It is essential to recognize that pain is a deeply personal emotional experience, and the patient is the best source to determine its intensity. Chronic pain can hinder patients' reintegration into society, leaving them with prolonged disabilities. Currently, pain is considered a vital sign, highlighting the need to understand it thoroughly in order to develop effective treatment plans. This article presents key strategies for the initial assessment and resuscitation of critically injured trauma patients, emphasizing a systematic approach that includes the identification of life-threatening injuries, hemodynamic stabilization, and preparation for surgical interventions, all within a context of multidisciplinary collaboration. Through a systematic review of the literature and a prospective cohort study, the impact of these strategies was evaluated. Semi-structured interviews with healthcare professionals revealed that, although most feel familiar with the protocols, their implementation is inconsistent, indicating the existence of barriers. The results show that early identification of injuries, continuous monitoring, and effective collaboration are essential for improving care and reducing mortality. This study provides a foundation for developing standardized protocols that optimize the care of critically injured trauma patients and highlights the importance of ongoing training for medical personnel
Clinical and epidemiological implications of immune mechanisms in periodontitis
Authors: Tobar Peñaherrera Adriana Nicole , Moya Salazar Myriam Ernestina , Morocho Segarra Cristian Vicente , Granda Macías Luz Amelia
Published: September 2024

Periodontitis, considered a chronic inflammatory disease rather than a conventional bacterial infection, is characterized by a dysregulated immune response to the accumulation of bacterial biofilm in periodontal tissue. This inflammatory imbalance contributes to the loss of periodontal support and is influenced by factors such as unhealthy habits and systemic conditions. In Ecuador, the high prevalence of periodontal diseases reflects a significant problem, exacerbated by economic barriers, lack of access to adequate dental care and lack of knowledge about oral hygiene. The immune response to periodontitis involves both innate and adaptive immunity. Chronic inflammation, mediated by proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-1β, and the activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are key determinants in the destruction of periodontal tissue. The interplay between microbial dysbiosis and inflammation reflects the need for therapeutic approaches that address both the control of bacterial biofilm and the modulation of the immune response. This study highlighted the complexity of periodontitis, underscoring the importance of strategies that integrate the understanding of chronic inflammation and the development of targeted therapies. The results indicated that personalization of treatment, based on individual profiles and specific biomarkers, influences the clinical outcomes of periodontal disease management. It is advisable to explore new technologies to effectively address this oral health challenge
Analysis of occupational risks in dental technicians
Authors: Molina Ramón José Arturo , Mena Silva Paola Andrea , Fiallos Sánchez Johanna Elizabeth
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Dental technicians are exposed to various occupational risks that can seriously affect their health. These risks include ergonomic, physical, chemical and biological factors, which can cause significant health problems and affect the quality of work life. Therefore, this study seeks to evaluate the risks to which dental technicians are exposed in their work environment and propose preventive and control measures to mitigate the negative effects on their health.Method: A systematic review of the available literature on occupational risks in dental technicians was carried out. Additionally, Saaty's AHP method was applied to determine the relative prevalence of risks and their impact on occupational health.Results: The review revealed that dental technicians face significant exposure to ergonomic (musculoskeletal pain), physical (noise, vibrations, thermal radiation), chemical (exposure to toxic substances) and biological (infections from poorly disinfected prostheses) risks. While analysis using Saaty's AHP method has identified that musculoskeletal disorders, particularly neck, shoulder and back pain, have a higher prevalence compared to other risks.Conclusions: It is essential to adopt a comprehensive approach to occupational risk management in the dental field. It has been recommended to improve ergonomic practices, increase training in occupational safety and strengthen prevention and control policies. Additionally, continued research should be encouraged to adapt and improve preventive strategies based on emerging data, with particular attention to musculoskeletal disorders
Improved Cuckoo Search Optimization And Transductive Support Vector Machine Algorithm For E-Learning Recommendation System
Authors: D. Poornima , D. Karthika
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Growing numbers of students opt for self-learning via the Internet, an established e-learning approach, as a result of the popularity and advancement of data search technology. A challenge for e-learning has constantly been the ability to learn different knowledge items methodically and effectively in a certain topic because the majority of the learning material on the network is dispersed. Still, the existing system has issue with higher error rate and computational complexity. Methods: To overcome this problem, Improved Cuckoo Search Optimization (ICSO) andTransudative Support Vector Machine (TSVM) algorithm were introduced. The main steps of this research are such as pre-processing, clustering, optimization and e- learning recommendation. Results: Initially, the pre-processing is performed utilizing K-Means Clustering (KMC) which is focused to deal with noise rates effectively. Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise (DBSCAN) is used to cluster data where data space’s dense objectregions are examined to divide low-density areas. In the improved DBSCAN method, density reachability and density connectedness are used. Then, ICSO algorithm is applied to fine tune the parameters using best fitness values. Conclusion: Finally, the classification of recommendation system is done by using TSVM algorithm which more precise outcomes for the specified datasets. According to the findings, the recommended ICSO-TSVM approach excels the existing ones regards to higher accuracy, recall, precision, mean absolute error (MAE), and also time difficulty
Radar Based Secure Contactless Fall Detection Using Hybrid Optimizer with Convolution Neural Network
Authors: Jeyakumar M Nester , Samraj Jasmine , Rajesh M Bennet
Published: September 2024

Introduction: senior citizens can lead to severe injuries. Existing wearable fall-alert sensors are often ineffective as seniors tend to avoid using them, highlighting the need for non-contact sensor applications in smart homes. This study proposes a CNN-based fall detection system using time-frequency analyses. A unique hybrid optimizer, GWO-ABC, combining Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) and Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO), is employed to optimize CNN architectures. Radar return signals are transformed into spectrograms and binary images for training the HOCNN with fall and non-fall data.Methods: Radar signals are processed using short-time Fourier transformation to create time-frequency spectrograms, converted into binary images. These images are fed into a CNN optimized by the GWO-ABC algorithm. The CNN is trained on labelled fall and non-fall instances, focusing on high-level feature extraction.Results: The HOCNN showed superior accuracy in fall detection, successfully extracting critical high-level features from radar signals. Performance metrics, including precision, recall, and F1-score, demonstrated significant improvements over traditional methods.Conclusion: This study introduces a non-contact, automatic fall detection system for smart homes using GWO-ABC optimized CNNs, offering a promising solution for enhancing geriatric care and ensuring senior citizen safety. Index Terms—Grey Wolf Optimizer, Artificial Bee Colony algorithm, Convolutional neural network, fall detection, time-frequency analysis, ultra-wideband (UWB) radar