bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Innovative Approach To The Additive Manufacturing Of High Nitrogen Austenitic Stainless Steel
Authors: Becker Louis , Radtke Felix , Lentz Jonathan , Herzog Simone , Broeckmann Christoph , Weber Sebastian
Published: October 2024

Laser Powder Bed Fusion/Metal (PBF-LB/M) shows great promise for industrial applications, but its extended production time remains a challenge. To address this, innovative methods such as the shell-core approach have been developed. In this procedure, a component is created with a dense outer shell surrounding a core of either unexposed or minimally exposed powder, drastically reducing processing time. Full densification and specific property adjustment are achieved by subsequent hot isostatic pressing (HIP). This study demonstrates the use of shell-core specimens made from a powder blend of austenitic stainless steel and Si3N4 to produce high-nitrogen steel components that are otherwise difficult to produce due to limited nitrogen solubility in the steel melt. During HIP, Si3N4 dissolves into the austenitic matrix, enriching it with nitrogen and circumventing solubility issues. This results in a material with increased strength and potentially improved corrosion resistance due to the beneficial impact of nitrogen on steel properties.
Sustainable Tourism Post-Pandemic: Strategies for Reviving Local Economies Through Eco-Friendly Practices
Authors: Lapotulo Nensi , Sahara Sahara , Amalia Firda Rachma
Published: October 2024

This study explores sustainable tourism strategies for reviving local economies in the post-pandemic era, focusing on the integration of eco-friendly practices. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the study conducts a comprehensive literature review based on existing academic sources and case studies. The research highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the global tourism industry, devastating local economies dependent on tourism revenues. As destinations reopen, the need for sustainable recovery has become a central focus, with emphasis on eco-tourism, responsible travel, and community-centered development. This study examines various strategies that tourism sectors worldwide are implementing to balance economic recovery with environmental sustainability, including promoting low-impact tourism, supporting local businesses, and encouraging tourists to adopt green travel behaviors. Furthermore, it analyzes the role of government policies, industry standards, and community involvement in fostering long-term sustainability in tourism. The findings suggest that sustainable tourism not only helps revitalize local economies but also contributes to environmental conservation and social equity. The study concludes by offering recommendations for policymakers and tourism operators on how to effectively incorporate eco-friendly practices in the recovery process, thus ensuring resilience against future crises.
National Call to Action for Summer Learning: How Did School Districts Respond?
Authors: Davis Allison Crean , Hitchcock John , Tek Beth-Ann , Diaz Emily , Hershey-Arista Molly
Published: October 2024

Seeking to counter the pandemic’s harmful impact on students, the vast majority of school districts nationwide mobilized in 2021 to deliver summer learning programming.
Editorial
Authors: Sidcley D'Sordi Alves Alegrini da Silva
Published: October 2024

Editorial
CURSOS DE TURISMO, HOSPITALIDADE E LAZER EM UNIVERSIDADES FEDERAIS E NA REDE FEDERAL DO BRASIL
Authors: Ricardo Luis Da Silva
Published: October 2024

O presente boletim trata-se de um levantamento de informações sobre os cursos atuais em Turismo, Hospitalidade e Lazer nas instituições federais de ensino do Brasil. Para tal, tomou-se como fontes os Catálogos Nacionais de Cursos Técnicos e Cursos Superiores de Tecnologia, o Documento da Área 27, o Diretório dos Grupos de Pesquisa no Brasil, a Plataforma Sucupira, o Portal MEC, o SISTEC e os websites de escolas/colégios, institutos/centros e universidades federais. Constatou-se como principais resultados da pesquisa que 61% das universidades federais e 50% das instituições da Rede Federal contam com cursos técnicos, de graduação e pós-graduação na área de Turismo, Hospitalidade e Lazer, com destaque à oferta de formações do tipo técnico subsequente e graduação tecnológica, na macrorregião Nordeste, em Institutos Federais e no turno Integral.
Subjektyvus grėsmių suvokimas: ar Lietuvos gyventojai jaučiasi saugūs?
Authors: Janušauskienė Diana , Vileikienė Eglė , Nevinskaitė Laima , Gečienė Ingrida
Published: October 2024

Straipsnyje, remiantis žmogaus saugumo teorija ir empirinio tyrimo duomenimis, tiriamas subjektyvus Lietuvos gyventojų saugumo suvokimas, saugumo grėsmių svarbumo hierarchija ir dinamika. Straipsnyje analizuojamas gyventojų saugumo suvokimas artimiausioje aplinkoje, gyvenamojoje vietovėje, Lietuvoje, Europos Sąjungoje (ES) ir pasaulyje bei įvertinamos tikimybės, kad tam tikros grėsmę saugumui keliančios situacijos gali įvykti realiai. Atskleidžiama, kad svarbiausi veiksniai, turintys įtakos subjektyviam saugumui, yra amžius, šeimos finansinė padėtis ir požiūris į sovietmetį.
Pro-environmental Behaviours and Activism in a Comparative European Perspective
Authors: Butkevičienė Eglė
Published: October 2024

This article investigates pro-environmental behaviours and activism focusing on the patterns of environmentally-oriented public behaviours (e.g. civic activities such as signing a petition about an environmental issue, giving money to an environmental group, or taking part in a protest or demonstration about an environmental issue, being a member of an environmental group) as well as environmentally-oriented private behaviours (e.g. sorting glass or tins or plastic or newspapers and so on for recycling, cutting back on driving a car, reducing the energy or fuel you use at home, choosing to save or re-use water and avoiding of buying certain products for environmental reasons). The article is based on data from the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) module Environment 2010.
Identity in Contemporary Society
Authors: Saldukaitytė Jolanta
Published: October 2024

In the first part of this essay the author indicates some of the problems of contemporary society related to how fragmentation of the social order affects and transforms self-identity. Today identity is chosen rather than given as it was in the past. Such freedom to choose who, how and where to be not only opens the possibility of unrestrained creativity but requires that the subject face new ethical and political issues.In the second part the author introduces these themes and questions as they have been discussed by others. The problem of identity is put in the framework of space and time and approached as well with questions regarding the theory of names. Social problems of contemporary society are also discussed by using the approach proposed by Kantian philosophy. In the final essay of the present issue the question of how technology re-shapes and effects our everyday life is raised.
Challenges for Preventing Violence Against Women in Lithuania
Authors: Pilinkaite Sotirovic Vilana , Vaige Laima
Published: October 2024

This paper aims to analyse whether gendered interpretations of domestic violence have an effect on the approach to victims’ responsibilities and their role in protecting themselves against further violence. It employs a critical discourse analysis and includes a qualitative analysis of interviews with 10 victims and three court rulings. The analysis of the victims’ narratives and court rulings revealed that women were often seen as key actors in continuing victimization. The findings obtained in this study may help academics and practitioners in the area of violence to understand that gender-neutral criminal justice systems are not necessarily separated from gendered social discourse.
Künstliche Intelligenz in der Medizin: Auswirkungen auf Patient*innen, auf das ärztliche Personal und auf das Arzt-Patient-Verhältnis
Authors: Kreß Hartmut
Published: October 2024

Die Nutzung von Künstlicher Intelligenz in Medizin und Gesundheitswesen wird breit diskutiert. Eine Lücke in den derzeitigen Debatten besteht darin, systematisch die Auswirkungen von KI auf Patient*innen, auf Ärzt*innen und auf die Kommunikation zwischen ihnen zu bedenken. Diesem Thema geht der Aufsatz nach. Er beruht auf einem Vortrag, den der Verfasser am 29.8.2024 im Uniklinikum Bonn gehalten hat.
SOME PROBLEMS OF THE LEGAL STATUS OF A LIFEGUARD IN MODERN RUSSIAN LEGISLATION
Authors: Vinokurov Vladimir , Kuznetsov Mikhail
Published: October 2024

Based on the constitutional guarantee of the state to protect the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, the article considers an array of normative legal acts that determine the legal status of a professional rescuer, that is, a citizen of the Russian Federation who acquired the status of a rescuer in accordance with the procedure established by law and carries out activities on a (regular) basis
in professional emergency rescue services or formations.
As a result of the conducted research, the definition of a firefighter who is a rescuer in an emergency situation related to fires has been formulated for legislative consolidation. It is concluded that it is inappropriate to divide rescuers, including firefighters, into workers and specialists. According to the authors, it is necessary to classify all rescuers into one category of workers – specialists. To solve this problem, a proposal has been prepared to amend the Federal law «On emergency rescue services and the status of rescuers».
ON CLARIFICATION OF JURISDICTION IN CRIMINAL CASES FOR DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY BY NEGLIGENCE
Authors: Babushkin Mikhail , Zorina Elena , Vakhmistrova Svetlana
Published: October 2024

The article considers the actual problems of forming a correct legal conceptual and categorical apparatus used in Russian legislation regulating responsibility for activities that create increased danger to others. The methodological basis of the analysis carried out by the authors is the dialectic of legislative and law enforcement activities in their contradictory unity and the desire to achieve maximum meaningful purity of legal categories introduced into circulation, using the example of article 168 of the Criminal code of the Russian Federation. The authors propose specific formulations of the criminal law norm prescribed in article 168 of the Criminal code of the Russian Federation and their justification, which makes it possible to clarify the jurisdiction attributed to the competence of the investigators of the state fire supervision of the federal fire service of the State fire service of EMERCOM of Russia in criminal cases for the destruction or damage of property by negligence.
PENGGUNAAN MEDIA POP-UP BOOK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA SISWA KELAS V DI MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH BEKASI
Authors: Fitriani Annisa
Published: October 2024

Tujuan penelitian yang bertopik untuk (1) Mendeskripsikan penggunaan media pop-up book dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas V Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Bekasi, (2) Mendeskripsikan pengaruh media pop-up book terhadap peningkatkan hasil belajar IPA di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Bekasi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan metode Participatory Action Research (PAR). Teknik pengumpulan data adalah observasi, tes dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini adalah (1) Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media pop-up book dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam proses pembelajaran. Peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dapat dilihat dan diukur dari evaluasi siswa di siklus I dan siklus II.  (2) Penggunaan media pop-up book lebih menyenangkan karena medianya mudah digunakan dan dipahami oleh siswa, selain itu gambar pada media juga menggambarkan secara nyata. Para siswa menunjukkan antusiasme yang luar biasa terhadap kehadiran media pop-up book saat pembelajaran IPA. Hal ini disebabkan tampilan buku media pop-up book lebih memberikan efek menarik dengan gambar 3 dimensinya.
Nach dem Kino
Authors: Peter Schwerfel Heinz
Published: October 2024

Ein informatives und inspirierendes, reich illustriertes Buch über die zeitgenössische Kunst des Bewegtbilds: Sie tritt an, mit neuesten Technologien die universell verständliche Sprache der Massenmedien kurzzuschließen und Kunst wieder zu einem kritischen Spiegel ihrer Epoche zu machen. Vorgestellt werden in acht Kapiteln rund sechzig Künstler*innen aus über zwanzig Ländern, die gesellschaftliche, politische und wissenschaftliche Themen (Rassismus, Klimawandel, Kapitalismus, Exzentrik, Sex, Zeitgeist oder modische und angsteinflößende Technologien) in spielerischer und innovativer Form verhandeln.
Institutional and Regulatory Compliance Gaps in Natural Resource Governance: Empirical Evidence and Lessons from the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Agbonifo Philip E.
Published: October 2024

Institutional governance has traditionally been frequently undermined by developing countries, but this behaviour has immensely impacted economic growth and development outcome with long term implications. More fundamentally, the Nigeria oil and gas industry governance are beset with various challenges including regulatory compliance, monitoring capacity, enforcement mechanism, politics and very frequently plagued with blame games. Consequently, the study conducted primary and secondary data to problematized gaps in institutional governance from the standpoint of development discourse to establish a convergence of evidences within the context of the quality of state institutions that unarguably reflects the Nigeria scenario. Institutional and regulatory compliance gaps permeate the gamut of the oil and gas industry so resolutely in the global South like Nigeria, orchestrated by the political elites who are so perverse, rent seeking, inept and greed driven with no clear sense of patriotism compare to the global North like Norway that is more effective and nationalistic. The findings of the study highlight weaknesses in policy framework, corrupt practices, poor contract management, compromised professional integrity, inadequate funding, poor contract management and systemic gap in revenue management as a consequence of gaps in natural resources governance in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. It explains this on the basis of existing mechanisms and empirical evidences. These evidently exemplify that Nigeria has struggled for several decades from lethargic institutional and regulatory compliance capacity as the presence of oil and gas does not translate or appear to systematically support development outcome in many developing countries.
Relevancia de la teoría de capacidades dinámicas con la sustentabilidad empresarial en los pequeños negocios
Authors:   Universidad Veracruzana, Vega Zárate César
Published: October 2024

Referenciar al desarrollo sustentable hoy en día implica hacer una reconfiguración del pensamiento del individuo acompañada de una preocupación de cuidado al medioambiente, cuyas consecuencias son más que latentes días con día. Como parte de lo anterior, uno de los objetivos de este tipo de desarrollo es proveer de una calidad de vida a los humanos y cubrir las necesidades que predominen más allá de sus fines económicos. Así, este tipo de desarrollo ejerce relevancia en todo un sistema económico del cual las empresas u organizaciones forman parte, predominando aparentemente lo económico sobre lo social, buscándose de alguna manera generar un equilibro ambiental con lo social y económico. Lo anterior, construyendo un importante fenómeno emergente en las interacciones del individuo con lo demás, cuyo factor común es generar un balance entre los aspectos económicos-financieros de una región con sus recursos naturales y el medioambiente (Gonzalo et al. 2016).
Cultura organizacional y liderazgo en la sustentabilidad de las pymes
Authors:   Universidad Veracruzana, Montano González Dhyana Angélica , Gómez Cabañas José Rafael ,   Universidad Veracruzana
Published: October 2024

En la actualidad, la sostenibilidad se ha convertido en un elemento clave para el éxito y la resiliencia de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (pymes). Este cambio hacia prácticas comerciales más sostenibles no solo responde a una demanda creciente de consumidores, sino que también refleja una conciencia cada vez mayor sobre la importancia de abordar los desafíos ambientales y sociales. En este contexto, la cultura organizacional y el liderazgo desempeñan un papel esencial en la capacidad de las pymes para adoptar y mantener prácticas empresariales sostenibles. La cultura organizacional, al constituir el tejido interno de valores, normas y comportamientos compartidos, ejerce una influencia significativa en la adopción de prácticas sustentables.
Predicting Sleep Quality Based on Migraine Headaches and Rumination in Women with Panic Attacks
Authors: Sarem Arezoo , Valie Simin , Sorkhabi abdolmalek Mahvash , Pazoki Shahrzad , Alimardani Soroush
Published: October 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to predict sleep quality based on migraine headaches and rumination in women with panic attacks.

Methods: This applied and descriptive-correlational study included a sample of women who visited psychological clinics in the city of Isfahan. Using convenience sampling, 210 participants were selected. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (1989), Ahvaz Migraine Headache Symptoms Questionnaire (1997), and the Rumination-Reflection Questionnaire by Trapnell and Campbell (1999). For data analysis, simultaneous multiple regression was performed using SPSS version 21.

Findings: The findings indicated that migraine headaches and rumination could explain 30.5% of the variance in sleep quality among patients with panic attacks. Specifically, with each standard deviation increase in migraine headache and rumination scores, there was a corresponding increase of 0.532 and 0.371 standard deviations in sleep quality scores, respectively (P < 0.01).

Conclusion: Based on the results, migraine headaches and rumination can predict sleep quality in patients with panic attacks.
A New Approach for Solving Assignment Problem by using Divided Star Graph – DSG Method
Authors: Helen Meera Bai M. Mary , Ananthalakshmi S. , Kalai Selvi M.
Published: October 2024

In this paper introduced solving Assignment problem in another way by using divided star graph directly with algorithm and solution steps. The edges are represented the cost of assigning person to task after divided method, the nodes are represented the tasks and persons after divided method. The solution will be by choosing the minimum cost (edge) from the costs (edges) and delete the selected edge as well as nodes associated with the corresponding edge, then delete all other edges associated with the nodes.
Tortuosed dilated ureter and urinary retention due to giant Gartner duct cyst
Authors: Özbay Engin , Çetin Ferhat , Sertkaya Mehmet
Published: October 2024

Gartner duct cyst (GDC) is a type of benign congenital vaginal cyst. It is rarely seen in girls and young women. It can also be observed in urological anomalies, and acquired urinary system diseases secondary to GDC have not been well defined. GDC is generally observed to be smaller than 2 cm and is asymptomatic. The larger GDC causes lower urinary tract complaints, sexual dysfunction and intestinal problems. GDC coming out of the vagina can also be perceived as vaginal organ prolapse. Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imagınıng is the best radiological examination to identify GDC. Surgical treatment is applied to symptomatic due to GDC. There is no standardized surgical treatment method. In this study, we presented the case of a 74-year-old female patient who developed urinary retention and left tortuosed dilated ureter due to giant GDC. After the physical examination, abdominal ultrasonographyand whole abdominal computerized tomography were performed to the patient. Then, cystoscopy, üreterorenoscopy and vajinal marsupialization were applied. Acquired urologic disease due to giant GDC can be seen in elderly woman. Vaginal marsupialization can be applied to giant GDC that mimic vaginal organe prolapse.
Evaluation of Lumbar Spine on MRI in Young Adults presenting with Chronic Backaches
Authors: Rafaqat Zunaira
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aimed to establish a correlation between clinical symptoms and MRI findings
in individuals with chronic back pain.
Methodology: This Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of four months
after ethical approval in the Radiology department at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore. Acohort of
135 young adults were assessed through a consecutive sampling method and underwent lumbar
spine MRI examinations.
Results: The pool of participants in the study encompassed 42.2% males and 57.8% females, aged
between 18 and 40 years, with an average age of 31.5 years and a standard deviation of 6.06. There
were four prominent MRI findings: Lumbar Spondylosis (46%, Disc Degeneration (25%, Disc Bulge
(10%), and Disc Desiccation (9%). The study also found significant correlations between these
findings and clinical characteristics, with Lumbar Spondylosis linked to lower limb numbness and
mobility difficulties, and Disc Bulge correlated with pain duration.
Conclusion: The findings underscore the effectiveness of MRI scans in identifying underlying causes
of chronic back pain in young adults in Pakistan.
Satisfaction of Mothers on Accessibility to Basic Health Units in Rawalpindi: A Descriptive study
Authors: Joya Sana Rehman
Published: October 2024

Objective: To evaluate the satisfaction of mothers with Accessibility to Basic health units of Rawalpindi.

Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted at the basic health units of Rawalpindi over a period of six months, and participants were selected using multi-stage sampling to assess the mother's expectations, experiences, and satisfaction regarding accessibility to primary health care centers. The eligibility criteria included mothers who had been residing in the area for at least six months and visiting BHUs for maternal or child health care. A total 275 mothers participated, a structured questionnaire was by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, focusing on key factors demographics, distance to BHUs, clinic timings, waiting time, availability of healthcare services, staff behavior, and quality of care. Responses were analyzed descriptively, with percentages summarizing the distribution of answers related to distance, working hours, waiting times, and access to medical care using SPSS version 23.

Results: The study revealed significant dissatisfaction among mothers regarding accessibility to Basic Health Units (BHUs). Only 2.18% strongly agreed that the distance to the health center was acceptable, while 52.00% disagreed. Similarly, just 1.09% found clinic working hours suitable, with 57.45% disagreeing. A majority, 55.64%, felt that waiting times were too long, and 38.55% disagreed that they had adequate access to medical care when needed. Overall, the dissatisfaction score for accessibility was 46%, highlighting critical areas for improvement in service delivery.

Conclusions: The findings indicate that mothers experience significant barriers to accessing healthcare services at Basic Health Units (BHUs). The low levels of satisfaction related to distance, clinic hours, and waiting times suggest that these factors adversely affect their overall healthcare experience.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury taking Arthroscopy as Gold Standard
Authors: Abbas Hammad
Published: October 2024

Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the
diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament injury, using arthroscopy as the gold standard.
Methodology: It was a descriptive, cross-sectional study that included 154 patients with suspected
anterior cruciate ligament injury from the Department of Orthopaedics, Imran Idrees Teaching
Hospital, Sialkot. All patients underwent arthroscopy and the presence or absence of ACL (anterior
cruciate ligament) injury was noted. MRI findings were compared with arthroscopy findings.
Results: Among the 94 MRI-positive patients, 88 (True Positive) had ACL injury while 06 (False
Positive) had no ACLinjury on arthroscopy. Out of 60 MRI-negative patients, 08 (False Negative) had
ACL injury on arthroscopy while 52 (True Negative) had no ACL injury. Overall sensitivity,
specificity, PPV (positive predictive value), NPV (negative predictive value) and DA (diagnostic
accuracy) of MRI in the diagnosis of ACLinjury, taking arthroscopy as the gold standard was 91.67%,
89.66%, 83.62%, 86.67% and 90.91% respectively.
Conclusion: The study concluded that MRI is a very sensitive and precise diagnostic modality. It has
significantly improved the ability to diagnose ACL injuries, allowing for more accurate and reliable
assessments. Additionally, the use of MRI has been instrumental in reducing the number of purely
diagnostic arthroscopies, thereby minimizing the need for invasive procedures and enhancing
patient care.
Effect of Meal Frequency on Insulin Regulation in Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Ali Khan Sikandar
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of meal frequency on total insulin secretion and
insulin response in individuals who were engaged in physical activity.
Methodology: The research was carried out at the Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, and
examined how meal frequency affected the insulin responses in physically active participants (PAP)
who were gathered from five sports clubs and four gyms. A sample size of 25 participants was
determined based on power analysis. Data collection involved two days of dietary intervention,
isocalorie on day one and two meals per day on day two, utilizing blood samples and using
Calbiotech ELISAkit at predetermined intervals to test insulin levels. Descriptive statistics and other
statistical tests like ANOVO and post HOC analysis were all included as part of the statistical
analysis.
Result: On day one, insulin levels at 15, 30, and 60 minutes ranged from 15.75 to 25.39 mIU/L, while
on day two, particularly in the morning session, insulin levels were signifcantly lower, ranging from
7.23 to 19.51 mIU/L. Significant positive correlation was observed between muscle mass &
weight(r=0.632), waist circumference with BMI(r=0.941) and AUC of insulin with age (r=0.554).
Conclusion: The significance of personalized dietary strategies for maximizing metabolic conditions
in physically active individuals highlights the complex interplay between exercise, meal frequency
as well as insulin dynamics.
Short-Term Results of Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA) Repair: A Single Centre Study
Authors: Rasool Faiz
Published: October 2024

This retrospective case series reviews outcomes for 12 patients who underwent Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA) repair at our hospital from July 2018 to June 2023, following ethical approval. Diagnoses were confirmed via echocardiography, angiography, or CT angiography, excluding those with additional anomalies or prior surgeries. Data collected included patient demographics, preoperative symptoms, left ventricular ejection fraction, and mitral regurgitation severity. Surgeries involved median sternotomy with modified left coronary perfusion and cardioplegia. Key outcomes assessed were success rates, recovery times, early complications, and improvements in cardiac function. Results showed a mean age of 8.5 ± 2.1 months and a mean weight of 8.41 ± 1.2 kg, with 75.9% male patients. Preoperative symptoms included tachypnea, growth failure, and irritability, with an initial left ventricular ejection fraction of 28%. Post-surgery, the success rate was 100%, with significant improvements in left ventricular ejection fraction to 45% and reduced mitral regurgitation. The study highlights the importance of early diagnosis and effective surgical management of ALCAPA, especially in cases involving non-facing coronary origins. Keywords: ALCAPA, Congenital Heart Defect, Coronary Artery Anomalies, Echocardiography Left coronary artery
Impact of Physical Exercise to Reduce the Risk of Gestational Hypertension, A Role of Leptin and Adiponectin
Authors: Shah Zubia
Published: October 2024

Objective: To investigate the effect of exercise on the blood pressure of new-onset hypertension and non-hypertensive pregnant women and to determine the serum leptin and adiponectin levels and their response to exercise.

Methodology: This quasi-experimental cross-over study was conducted at the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar. Samples were processed and analyzed at Khyber Girls Medical College Peshawar from January 2022 to April 2022. A total of 140 pregnant females were recruited for this study through convenience sampling. Out of this total, 70 were normotensive for the control group and 70 were hypertensive (gestational hypertensive). All participants were included after taking an informed consent.

Results: In normotensive pregnant women, mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure remained normal, and no hypertension developed. In gestational hypertensive women, 70% responded significantly to physical exercise. Post-exercise, Group A saw decreases in systolic BP , diastolic BP , and leptin levels, with an increase in adiponectin. Group B exhibited more pronounced changes by decreased systolic BP, diastolic BP, leptin, and increased adiponectin.

Conclusions: We observed that recommended physical exercise during pregnancy is safe and beneficial for maternal health in pregnancy. Physical exercise significantly reduced the progression of GH and brought the serum leptin and adiponectin levels toward normal range. Therefore, physical activity should be encouraged in every healthy woman after addressing potential barriers to exercise during pregnancy.
PALETAS DE UMA FAIXA VIOLENTA
Authors: Gonzaga Alvaro Luiz Travassos de Azevedo , Aguiar Gisele Pereira , Caldeira Mariana Campos
Published: October 2024

Neste artigo buscaremos analisar a força da violência simbólica como uma forma sutil e invisível de coerção contra as mulheres, especificamente em símbolos culturais, como uma canção. Ao transmitir e normalizar a misoginia, perpetuando a violência contra as mulheres, músicas evidenciam não só a desigualdade de gênero, mas a naturalização da violência contra a mulher em forma de entretenimento. Utilizando a contribuição de Pierre Bourdieu e Judith Butler no campo teórico para elucidar as estruturas de poder e desigualdade, dissertaremos sobre a possibilidade de abertura de espaços a fim de uma reconstrução social
Optimising Energy Efficiency in Offshore Buildings: Supporting SDG 7 - Clean and Affordable Energy
Authors: Palippui Habibi
Published: October 2024

The offshore oil and gas sector faces significant challenges in reducing its carbon footprint while meeting global energy demand. Offshore structures consume up to 500 MW of energy per day. Despite the potential for 30-40% energy savings with efficiency technologies, only 25% of global platforms implement integrated energy management systems. This study aims to optimize energy efficiency in offshore structures to support SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy. The study uses a multi-method approach, analyzing data from 10 offshore platforms, conducting energy modeling, and cost-benefit analysis. The results show variability in daily energy consumption (423.7 ± 32.5 MW) with key factors such as hydrocarbon production and environmental conditions. Energy efficiency technologies such as hybrid power generation systems and Integrated Energy Management Systems (SMET) show significant potential for savings. The optimization model shows a total potential energy savings of 37.2 ± 2.1%. Economic analysis using Monte Carlo simulations confirms the feasibility of investment with positive NPV for all evaluated technologies. SMET has the most favorable risk-return profile with a mean NPV of 5.8 ± 0.7 million USD. These findings provide important insights for operators and policymakers, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to energy management in offshore structures. Implementation of the proposed energy efficiency strategies can contribute significantly to climate change mitigation and the achievement of SDG 7.
Artificial Intelligence in Radiology, Emergency, and Remote Healthcare: A Snapshot of Present and Future Applications
Authors: Stamoulis Dimitrios S. , Papachristopoulou Chrysanthi
Published: October 2024

This paper critically examines artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector and aims to identify concrete points of challenges and business value propositions first in radiology and then across healthcare more broadly. It discusses current applications in radiology and future uses of AI in healthcare, focusing on three main areas: (i) emergency incidents handling, (ii) intensive care unit treatment and (iii) augmented telemedicine, to which emergency radiology is a critical success factor. Despite some risks and compliance issues that need to be taken care of, this paper clearly shows that AI has the potential (a) to reengineer the business processes of the healthcare sector, using AI-assisted radiology as a driver and (b) to improve the effectiveness of the healthcare system as well as (c) to increase the quality provision of healthcare services. Despite its slow adoption, AI-assisted healthcare can indeed offer business/operational solutions that benefit all healthcare stakeholders.
Baseline Characterization of Semen from Philippine Native Chickens: Banaba, Joloano, and Paraoakan
Authors:   Institute of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031 Philippines, Pamulaklakin Darcy
Published: October 2024

The study aimed to characterize and establish baseline data on the quantity and quality of fresh avian semen utilizing a sample of Philippine native roosters. Twenty-two heads each were acquired from breeds Banaba, Joloano, and Paraoakan. The baseline data analysis revealed significant variations in semen volume among different genetic groups, with Banaba displaying the highest volume, followed by Joloano and Paraoakan. Banaba also exhibited the highest semen pH value of 7.27 when compared to the other two genetic groups (P < 0.05). Across various genetic groups of native chickens, the majority of semen samples demonstrated a thick and creamy consistency and color (42.6%), followed by thin and creamy (32.9%), with a statistical significance of P < 0.05. Furthermore, variations in sperm concentration were observed among genetic groups, with Paraoakan having the highest sperm concentration, followed by Banaba and Joloano (P < 0.05). When the semen from Banaba and Joloano native roosters were extended in Ringer’s solution, it exhibited good motility, with more than 50% of spermatozoa in motion, even after six hours of extension. In contrast, the pooled extended semen from Paraoakan native roosters displayed poor motility, particularly after eight hours of extension (P < 0.05). The study also showed that storage temperatures did not significantly affect all the sperm quality parameters of Banaba and Joloano. However, for Paraoakan, samples stored at low temperatures of 5 – 10oC had significantly higher percent motile and progressive sperm, and lower percent static sperm than those stored at room temperature (22 – 25oC) (P < 0.05).
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of biological signal feedback in the mechanical properties of sound production
Authors: Liu Jiarong
Published: October 2024

In response to the problems of low reliability and long time consumption in traditional research on sound production, this article used electromyography (EMG) signals as input signals to build a high-precision sound production mechanics model. A Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller was used to dynamically adjust the model and develop a real-time feedback system. This article established a detailed three-dimensional (3D) finite element model including the vocal cords and throat, defined the nonlinear elastic properties and linear elastic properties of different tissues, and used tetrahedral grid partitioning technology to improve the computational accuracy of the model. Through a EMG sensor, an individual EMG was collected and filtered to remove noise. The processed EMGs were used as input parameters for the finite element model to drive the muscle units in the model. By using a PID controller to receive real-time EMG input, the error was calculated and the model was adjusted, enabling accurate simulation of the mechanical properties of vocal cord vibration under different vocal states and achieving real-time feedback. Considering the complexity of vocal cord vibration driven by biological signals, this article simulated and analyzed the modal characteristics of vocal cord vibration, and analyzed the differences in vocal cord vibration characteristics under different vocal states. The sound pressure distribution and resonance frequency were simulated and analyzed to understand the propagation characteristics of sound. Finally, by comparing and analyzing the simulated data with the actual collected data, it was found that the maximum relative error rate of the model under different sound states was 6.14%, and the overall error rate of the model was relatively low, which verified the reliability of the model. The findings demonstrated that the feedback delays of the model in different sound states were all within 100 milliseconds, indicating that the system had high real-time performance and accuracy, which was promising in practical applications.
Godność dłużnika. Idea godności człowieka a ograniczenia egzekucji sądowej
Authors: Chojnacki Tomasz
Published: October 2024

The paper focuses on an idea of human dignity and its impact on limitations of judicial enforcement. Current Polish regulations regarding the limitations of judicial enforcement are the mixture of the old rules and the new ones which are illogical and incoherent. According to the author’s opinion debtor’s dignity should have the main role in formation the rules connected with limitation of judicial enforcement. Keywords: human dignity, debtor’s dignity, human rights, limitations of judicial enforcement, a bailiff
Należności publicznoprawne jako przedmiot egzekucji sądowej w Polsce i w Austrii
Authors: Krawczyk Agnieszka
Published: October 2024

The paper presents results of benchmarking legal solutions adopted in Poland and in Austria with respect to methods of enforcing public-legal receivables. A starting point were the relationships between court and administrative enforcement in the Austrian system, indicating the parallel nature of both ways of claiming financial dues. In the next part of the study, the evolution of Polish regulations was presented in this regard. Initially, like in Austria, they established the equivalency of court and administrative enforcement proceedings, gradually including more and more deviations from this concept, until the complete separation of both proceedings, which took place finally in 2001, as a result of granting the right to carry out enforcement against real properties to administrative enforcement authorities. In the present legal system, public-legal receivables are subject to court enforcement in exceptional cases only, under a special regulation, but even in such instances the court mode of enforcement proceedings is not exclusive. This proves the existence in the Polish legislation of a continuous trend to separate court enforcement proceedings from administrative ones, attributing a predominant role in enforcement of public-legal receivables to the latter. Keywords: administrative enforcement, court enforcement, public-legal receivables, administrative enforcement title, Austrian enforcement law
Synthesis and characterization of Selenicereus undatus extract mediated nano-Bi2O3 and its application in the adsorption of Rhodamine B dye
Authors: Sagaya Irudayaraj Auxilia Ruby , John Felicita Florence , Chinnasamy Divya Priya , Raman Kanmani , Joseph Amala Infant Joice
Published: October 2024

Betacyanins(BC) are reddish-purple pigments widely found in the peels of white-fleshed dragon fruit (Selenicereus undatus) and peels and pulps of red-fleshed dragon fruit (Selenicereus costaricensis). BC pigments are good anti-oxidants that inhibit the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plants and  thereby promote the reduction of metal ions to zero-valent metals. It also acts as a good stabilising and capping agent in the synthesis of nanoparticles. Hence, this research aims to extract, and quantize the content of BC from the peels of Selenicereus undatus, to fabricate betacyanin-rich- Selenicereus undatus (SU) modified bismuth oxide nanoparticles (Bi2O3 NPs) and characterize using UV-Vis, FTIR, XRD, SEM, EDAX and BET. The quantity and stability of the betacyanin are optimized using various parameters like time, temperature, solvent ratio, pH, etc., through a UV-Vis spectrophotometer at 538 nm. Synthesized SU-Bi2O3 NPs aim for the alleviation of synthetic dye contaminants through adsorption- an efficient route for water remediation. The nano-adsorbent Bi2O3 NPs showed an increase in dye adsorption with an increase in reaction time, temperature, and Bi2O3 NPs dosage, enabling efficient removal of dyes such as Rhodamine B (RhB) dyes.
The Agreement and Structure of Colleague Ratings
Authors: Llabre Maria , Forgan Harry
Published: October 2024

The interrater reliability and the factor structure of colleague ratings of university faculty were studied. Two approaches to rating colleagues were compared: a global rating and an analytic rating in four areas of responsibility. Reliability indices indicated that means based on four raters using the analytic method were reliable. Results of a factor analysis indicated the presence of two factors: research and publications and, to a lesser extent, teaching.
A Quality Function Deployment Analysis of School Customer Needs for Meeting the Goals of Blueprint 2000
Authors: Kushner Susan , Carey Lou , Carey James , Jensen Mona
Published: October 2024

In providing leadership for Blueprint 2000 School Advisory Councils, school principals must employ group communication and decision-making skills. In this study a planning procedure called Quality Function Deployment (QFD) was modified for use with school administrators. Six cross-school teams of principals from Palm Beach County used QFD to generate the top priority needs of school customers (e.g., students, parents, teachers) for Blueprint 2000 goals I through 6. Burton and Merrill’s taxonomy of needs sources and Kaufman’s Organizational Elements Model (OEM) were used to classify and analyze the perceived needs identified by the principals. Results indicated that school leaders were adept at using the QFD process and that assuming the perspective of the customer enabled principals to identify needs beyond those typically identified for school improvement. Furthermore, several interesting patterns of needs were observed across the categories of both the Burton and Merrill and the Kaufman systems, suggesting that both analysis procedures can provide School Advisory Councils with valuable insights for their needs analysis and eventual needs assessment activities.
Comparative Performance of Florida Seniors on the GED Test Battery
Authors: Stoker Howard
Published: October 2024

Two separate studies are reported. The first comparedFlorida students’ performance on the GEO to national GEO norms. Results indicated that Florida students compare quite favorably. Mean scale scores were higher for Florida students than the national norm group on all tests and noticeably higher on the science and math tests. The second study compared Florida students’ performance on the GEO with their performance on the Florida SSAT-II. Results indicated that students who cannot pass the SSAT-II are unlikely to succeed on the GEO.
Scoring Classroom Achievement Tests: What To Do with the Hard Items?
Authors: Wilk Roger
Published: October 2024

This study compares the results of applying two commonly used methods of adjusting classroom tests when items are found to be too difficult: (I) dropping difficult items or (2) adding bonus points to the original score. Undergraduate teacher education students in a required measurement class were given the same five achievement tests during the fall (n = 54) and spring (n = 54) semesters. Four methods of adjusting students’ scores were applied: two methods dropped items from the test based on the difficulty value and rescored the tests, and two methods added a bonus percent to the unadjusted total score. Although correlations among semester percentage grades for the different methods were all above .97, only the addition of bonus points maintained the order of the students on the original test. The agreement among the methods in assigning letter grades (90 = A, etc.) varied from 13 to 93%. The effect of dropping items on the content validity and the reliability varied among the unit tests, depending on the characteristics of the items dropped.
Terje Aven Availability Model Application to the N-1 System with One Unit of Backup Towing Motor Components for Kiln Machine Preventive Maintenance
Authors: Adianto Hari , Nashar Gifari Bayu , Susanto Sani , Syah Tjaja Arief Irfan
Published: October 2024

The kiln machine is one of the pieces of machinery used to produce granite tiles. One of its many crucial components is the towing motor. The production process requires a high-performance and easily accessible kiln unit because it lasts for 24 hours. As a result, there will be less downtime since the extra towing motor can take the place of the damaged one. The Terje Aven availability model calculates the number of towing motor reserves. The availability of kiln equipment has not yet achieved its full potential because the company currently has six backup towing motors.
Evaluation of the Multiple Regression Analysis Algorithm on Stock Market Prediction
Authors: Setiawan Mohamat , Maturidi Ade Johar , Novianti Dian
Published: October 2024

Financial time series is one of the most challenging applications of modern time series forecasting. The financial time series is closely related to noise, non-stationary, and deterministic chaos. The characteristics suggest that no complete information can be obtained from the past behavior of financial markets to fully capture the dependency between future prices and that of the past. The data collection method was collected from the Stock Market Online Application "MetaTrader version 4" type "Daily" with a time range from "03/09/2001 to 25/07/2012", as many as 2052 data", with the attributes "Date, Open, High, Low, Close, Volume" with the main attribute "Close" using the Support vector machine algorithm, artificial neural network, and multiple linear regression. The conclusion of the value that is close to the series value is the value by testing on the support vector machine algorithm, with the parameter for the RMSE value that is close to the "0" value obtained from the measurement results on the SVM algorithm on the RBF kernel (radial base function) with a value of "gamma" γ = 100 with the value of RMSE = 0.000, and SE = 0.000. with prediction accuracy error = 0.976