bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of an experimental unit and methodology for ground-based experimental testing of two-phase thermoregulation systems for spacecrafts
Authors: Khodenkov Aleksey Aleksandrovich , Delkov Aleksandr Viktorovich
Published: November 2024

This article presents a detailed description of an experimental setup for testing two-phase thermal control systems of spacecraft. The setup is a climatic chamber for simulating real operating conditions of elements in the subzero temperature range and includes three circuits: a coolant pumping circuit corresponding in parameters to the thermal control system under study, a cooling system circuit, and a thermal load simulator circuit. Electric heating elements are used as a thermal load simulator. Transparent inserts provide the ability to visually monitor the structure of a two-phase flow during boiling and estimate the volume content of the vapor phase.
A testing methodology was developed for the installation under consideration, including a testing algorithm and a description of the software and hardware testing tools. The software and hardware testing tools include electronic measuring tools for the main parameters of the operating modes of the two-phase thermal control system and an automated testing process control system.
The developed automated testing process control system provides the ability to monitor a wide range of thermal and physical parameters of the coolant at various points in the circuit. The control system is based on the use of programmable logic controllers. To automate the operation of the installation, the OWEN PLC200 controller is used in the stand – a monoblock controller with discrete and analog inputs/outputs, designed to control and manage the operating modes of small systems. The software part of the algorithm is based on the CODESYS environment.
The results obtained in the work can be used in planning and implementing programs for ground-based experimental testing of two-phase thermal control systems, in developing test stands for conducting research on spacecraft systems.
Co-CRYSTAL OF 2-AMINO-6-METHYL PYRIDINE WITH DIPHENYLACETIC ACID: SYNTHESIS, X-RAY STRUCTURE, QUANTUM CHEMICAL CALCULATION, HIRSHFELD SURFACE ANALYSIS AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY
Authors: R. Sharma  , D. Singh  , Srijana P. J. , B. Narayana  , Sarojini B. K. , U. Likhitha  , S. Murugavel  , Raj J. M. , R. Kant
Published: November 2024

A new co-crystal of 2-amino-6-methyl pyridine with diphenylacetic acid has been synthesized and characterized using various spectroanalytic techniques. The co-crystal structure features a bifurcated N–H∙∙∙O intermolecular hydrogen bond. The intermolecular N–H∙∙∙O, O–H∙∙∙O, and C–H∙∙∙π hydrogen bonds play a significant role in stabilizing the structure of the co-crystal. The density functional theory approach has been employed to carry out a detailed quantum chemical analysis, employing a 6-311++G(d,p) basis set and the B3LYP method. The molecular interactions have been investigated by using the Hirshfeld surface method. The co-crystal demonstrates effective antibacterial efficacy against bacterial pathogens when compared to the standard antibiotic variant of ciprofloxacin.
SPOTIFY APPLICATION AS A MEDIUM TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS’ LISTENING ABILITY
Authors: Cahya Asmi Dwicahya , Yuspar Uzer  , Noviati
Published: November 2024

The advent of digital technology has revolutionized various sectors, including education, by providing automated and sophisticated systems to enhance learning experiences. This study explores the effectiveness of the Spotify application as a medium to improve students' listening abilities in English. Recognizing the significance of listening as one of the four essential language skills, this research addresses the challenge students face in mastering listening due to limited vocabulary and noisy classroom environments. Utilizing a pre-experimental design with a quantitative approach, this study involved pre-test and post-test assessments of two groups: a control class and an experimental class using the Spotify application. The research instrument consisted of written tests, including fill-in and multiple-choice formats, designed to measure students' listening performance. Data collection focused on comparing pre-test and post-test scores to evaluate improvements. The findings revealed a significant enhancement in students' listening abilities after using the Spotify application, with mean scores increasing from 42.89 to 82.42, reflecting a 39.52% improvement. The t-test value further supported these results (5.72 > 2.026). The study concludes that Spotify, with its diverse features such as music discovery, personalized playlists, lyrics integration, and offline access, serves as an effective tool to engage students and improve their listening skills. This method not only addresses the difficulties students face in listening but also motivates them through an enjoyable and interactive learning process.
LINGUISTIC STRATEGY IN A CULINARY CONTEXT: PROCEDURE TEXT APPROACH TO TRADITIONAL FOOD AND CURRENT COOKING RECIPES
Authors: Cinta Amanda Dinda , Herlina  , Kartikasari Dewi
Published: November 2024

The aim of this study is to discuss linguistic strategies in the context of procedure texts, highlighting the appropriate use of language to guide readers through the necessary steps. In this case we can find out the effectiveness of using linguistic strategies in the context of procedural texts in learning language comprehension for students at SMK Negeri 5 Palembang. The research methods used in this research were interviews and questionnaires. The research sample consisted of 29 students consisting of 15 male students and 14 female students. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews and questionnaires. The results of this research indicate that linguistic strategies are effective for teaching understanding of procedural texts to class X students at SMK Negeri 5 Palembang.
Using posture recognition algorithms based on machine learning to identify senior health
Authors: Wang Yongqiang , Yang Li
Published: November 2024

Faced with the situation that the elderly people at home have dangerous behaviors, the study explores various aspects of motion target detection, real-time target tracking and behavioral pose recognition and classification, using behavioral poses in videos as samples. To tackle the challenges in detecting motion targets, a target detection method based on Gaussian mixture model (GMM) and four frame difference method is proposed; A tracking technique incorporating Kalman filter (KF) is investigated to trail the behavioral changes of the elderly in actual time. A seven-layer convolutional neural network (CNN) is constructed to face the problem of inaccurate behavioral pose recognition. Through relevant experimental analyses, the outcomes show that the increased GMM detection way has a complete profile and the accuracy is significantly improved. The KF target tracking technique can trail the object trajectory in actual time and steadily, with the smallest trailing error value of 0.19. The classification accuracy of the CNN pose recognition model is 95.87%, and the pose classification time is 27 seconds. Its performance is superior to the mean shift algorithm, particle filter algorithm, and Cam Shift algorithm in all aspects. When applied in practice, it can accurately identify whether the elderly’s behavior is abnormal and ensure their daily health.
Study on the rigorous accuracy of any point on a linear element
Authors: Li Xingdong , Hu Shengwu
Published: November 2024

In order to obtain the rigorous accuracy of any point on the straight line element, based on existing research, this article considers the error of the straight line element and the error of any point to its end point of the straight line element, attempts to discuss the accuracy calculation of any point on the straight line element in three different situations, and through case analysis, compares the position covariance matrix of any point on the straight line element in three situations and draws its error ellipse using MATLAB programming. Finally, different accuracy sizes and different error ellipses are obtained. This research has certain guiding significance and role for error calculation in precision engineering measurement, such as large bridges or large through projects.
Detection model for network access data tampering attacks with blockchain technology
Authors: Huang Cong , Nong Liyong , Nong Yingxiong , Lu Ying , Chen Zhibin , Li Zhe
Published: November 2024

This paper studies the detection model of network access data tampering attack based on blockchain technology to solve the problem of over-dependence on central server and easy data tampering in traditional network environment. The model uses decentralization and encryption technology to monitor user behavior in real time through smart contracts, enhances data protection with SHA-256 hash algorithm, and combines consensus algorithm to ensure data consistency and security. The experimental results show that the model performs well in detecting multiple attack types with an accuracy of 99.51% and an F1 score of 0.98, far exceeding traditional methods and other deep learning techniques. The model shows good robustness under multi-node attacks, even with 200 attack nodes, the recognition accuracy is still close to 90%, and the response time is less than 3 seconds. Cross-platform testing showed that the model quickly and consistently detected tampering on both Ethereum and Hyperledger, with an average detection time between 0.33 and 0.47 seconds.The hardware acceleration test further shows that the processing speed and hardware utilization of TPU and GPU have been improved, with TPU processing speed reaching 135 MB/s and GPU 122 MB/s. This study will provide a theoretical basis for improving the security, effectiveness and reliability of current network systems, and also lay a solid theoretical and technical foundation for network applications in future network environments.
Film image processing and production based on high-performance calculation
Authors: Liu Xin
Published: November 2024

In film and television production, efficient and precise image processing is vital for achieving realistic visual effects. Therefore, exploring and applying advanced image processing technologies has become an essential method for elevating the production quality of film and television projects. This work investigates the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the processing and production of animated images in film and television scenarios. By comparing the performance of standard Generative Adversarial Network (GAN), DenseNet, and CycleGAN models under different noise conditions, it is found that CycleGAN performs the best in image denoising and detail restoration. Experimental results demonstrate that CycleGAN achieves a Peak Signal-to-noise Ratio (PSNR) of 30.1dB and a Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM) of 0.88 under Gaussian noise conditions. Moreover, CycleGAN achieves a PSNR of 29.5dB and an SSIM of 0.85 under salt-and-pepper noise conditions. It outperforms the other models in both conditions. Additionally, CycleGAN’s mean absolute error is significantly lower than that of the other models. This work demonstrates that CycleGAN can more effectively handle complex noise and generate high-quality images under unsupervised learning conditions. These findings provide new directions for future image processing research and offer important references for model selection in practical applications. This work not only offers new perspectives on the development of animation image processing technology but also establishes a theoretical foundation for applying advanced AI techniques in film and television production. Through comparative analysis of various deep learning models, this work highlights the superior performance of CycleGAN under complex noise conditions. This advancement not only drives progress in image processing technology but also provides effective solutions for efficient production and quality enhancement of future film and television works.
Impact assessment of blockchain-based improved PBFT consensus mechanism for improving supply chain efficiency and security
Authors: Zhao Mei
Published: November 2024

In modern supply chain management, it is crucial to be able to track the flow of goods in real-time and maintain data integrity. Research focuses on the transparency, security, and efficiency improvements brought about by blockchain technology, and how these improvements can help address information asymmetry issues in supply chain management and improve overall operational efficiency. At the same time, the study explored the working principle of the practical Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus mechanism, proposed relevant improvement measures, and analyzed how these improvements can be effectively applied in the scenario of supply chain information sharing to improve the stability and efficiency of the overall system. The research results show that the overall latency of improved PBFT is maintained at the millisecond level, while the latency of traditional PBFT can reach several seconds or exceed 10 seconds. In terms of CPU resource consumption, the demand for improving PBFT only shows linear growth, while the demand for traditional PBFT increases sharply. In addition, improving PBFT also has significant advantages in communication costs. In an 8-node network, the communication volume of improved PBFT is only 11.27 KB, while traditional PBFT is 43.67 KB. In terms of throughput and latency performance, the improved PBFT can handle over 16000 requests per second in a 16 node network, significantly better than the traditional PBFT’s approximately 8000 requests. Meanwhile, at 64 nodes, the improved version has a latency of 301.7 milliseconds, much lower than the traditional version’s 510.2 milliseconds. These improvements demonstrate the advantages of improving PBFT in enhancing supply chain transparency, security, and efficiency, providing effective technical support for the digitization and intelligence of supply chain management. We hope that research can promote the digitization and intelligence of supply chain management, and facilitate the efficient operation and optimization of the supply chain.
Distance functions and filter topological residuated lattices1
Authors: Chen Bing , Xin Xiao Long , Yang Xiao Fei
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we firstly extend C. C. chang’s distance functions from MV-algebras into residuated lattices. But in general, the functions may not be a distance function on residuated lattices. We introduce weak involutory residuated lattices, in which Chang’s function is a pseduo distance function. Moreover we prove that the functions become distance functions on involutory residuated lattices. Secondly by use of the function and a lattice filter, we define F-ball on residuated lattices, and we prove that the set of all F-balls forms a base of a topology τLF on an involutory residuated lattice. Moreover we show that the topology τLF on an involutory residuated lattice L makes L to be a topological residuated lattice. At last, we use filters instead of lattice filters to set up filter topologies on an involutory residuated lattice, and study the properties of the filter topologies.
Three-dimensional printed apical barrier model technology for pre-clinical dental education
Authors: Zou Haojie , Wang Lei , Zhou Xiaolu , Zhang Ling , Wang Shida , Zheng Qinghua , Ye Ling , Wang Chenglin
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND:

Clinically, apical barrier procedure can be adopted to create an immediate artificial barrier for tooth with an open apex. Given that the quality of the barrier is crucial, the apical barrier procedure is known for its high technical sensitivity, posing significant learning challenges for dental students. Therefore, a new dental teaching model not only effectively enhances the future clinical skills of dental students but also benefits a wider range of patients.

OBJECTIVE:

A new dental model for simulating apical barrier procedure in vitro, is helpful for dental students to practice apical barrier procedure. This study aims to design, assess, and evaluate the feasibility of a three-dimensional (3D) printed apical barrier model for pre-clinical dental education.

METHODS:

A novel 3D-printed apical barrier model was developed, consisting of a tooth model and a matching blind box. Total 200 3D-printed apical barrier models were used to train dental students, and fifty fifth-year dental students participated in this voluntary hands-on course. Each student performed apical barrier procedures on four 3D-printed models. The outcome of the first model served as the representative result for the “direct barrier group”, whereas the outcome of the fourth model represented the result of the “post-training barrier group”. The quality of the apical barrier procedure was assessed through X-ray examination, and a questionnaire was used to evaluate the 3D-printed model’s benefits, with scores ranging from 1 (strongly agree) to 5 (strongly disagree).

RESULTS:

The overall rating for the 3D-printed model was 2.0 [Formula: see text] 0.6. The model was noted for its high degree of realism, ease of use, and practical applicability. Post-training assessments showed significant improvements in the density of apical barrier fillings ([Formula: see text] 0.05), reduction in underfilling rates ([Formula: see text] 0.05), and decrease in overfilling distances ([Formula: see text] 0.05). Students overwhelmingly agreed that the model was beneficial for training in apical barrier procedures (1.06 [Formula: see text] 0.24), helped identify their shortcomings (1.62 [Formula: see text] 0.53), and improved their operational skills (1.90 [Formula: see text] 0.51).

CONCLUSIONS:

Both the questionnaire feedback and the quality of the fillings confirmed the feasibility and efficacy of the 3D-printed apical barrier model for dental education. The students had the possibility to learn the correct apical barrier procedure on printed dental models.
Transforming Software Development Through Generative AI : A Systematic Analysis of Automated Development Practices
Authors: Mitul Dilip Bhai Modi
Published: November 2024

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the transformative impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) on software development practices. Through systematic evaluation of implementations across multiple development environments, this article demonstrates how GenAI technologies significantly enhance four critical areas of the software development lifecycle: code generation, automated testing, intelligent code review, and predictive failure analysis. The findings indicate a 45% reduction in initial code development time through automated code generation, 60% improvement in test coverage through AI-driven test case creation, and 30% decrease in post-deployment issues through predictive failure analysis. The article employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of development metrics from 50 software projects with qualitative assessments from 200 professional developers across diverse organizational contexts. Results reveal that organizations implementing GenAI-assisted development workflows experience a mean productivity increase of 37% while maintaining or improving code quality metrics. Additionally, the article identifies key integration challenges and provides a framework for effective GenAI adoption in software development environments. These findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge on AI-assisted software development and offer practical insights for organizations seeking to optimize their development processes through GenAI integration.
Theoretical Determination of Intensity of Satellite Structure of the Tungsten (W) Lα1, 2 X-Ray Spectrum
Authors: Anmol Garg  , Vipin Sharma  , Sameer Sinha  , Lalit Kr. Dwivedi
Published: November 2024

The tungsten Lα1,2 x-ray spectrum contains anomalous satellite feature Lα', thus receiving special attention. The theoretical attempt at determining the intensity of this feature is highly discrepant from the experimental result. This discrepancy has been the subject of much discussion. In the present work it has been shown theoretically that by extending the Bohm-Pines Hamiltonian and using many-body theory, satellite intensity thus obtained is in good agreement with the experiment; hence resolving the discrepancy.
Computer-mediated communication (CMC) and social media corpora
Authors: Cal Varela Mario , Fernández Polo Francisco Javier , Palacios Martínez Ignacio M.
Published: November 2024

The study of computer-mediated communication (CMC) has received extensive attention in recent years, due to its impact on human communication and the immediacy of its form. This introduction briefly reports on some of the changes that CMC has undergone lately. The focus is on those topics currently considered to be central to the field, such as questions of identity and ideology, (im)politeness and face, humour, group creation and affiliation, verbal violence, cyberbullying, etc. Some observations are also made on the challenges that the compilation of CMC corpora poses for linguists, ranging from data copyright, anonymisation and representativeness to distinctive features of CMC texts, namely multimodality, non-standard language and non-sequential organisation. It also introduces each of the eight papers selected for this special issue of Research in Corpus Linguistics, highlighting their specific contribution to the field of CMC studies.
Twitter conference discussion sessions: How and why researchers engage in online discussions
Authors: Villares Rosana
Published: November 2024

Twitter for academic purposes has been analysed from multiple perspectives such as genre analysis, the use of multimodality and hypertextuality, or type of participants; yet interactivity between writers and readers remains under-researched. This study analyses academic-related conversations from the Twitter conference genre, particularly focusing on the discussion session. Its objective is to identify the main interactional patterns, communicative functions, and digital discourse features in tweets. Dialogic turns were classified into comments, questions, responses, follow-up conversations, and automatic comments. Findings reveal that the main reasons behind online interaction correspond with community building and knowledge construction purposes. The digital medium does shape the form of tweets, which shows a high level of evaluative language, conversational style features, hedging, and emojis. All in all, these discursive features help create a welcoming and engaging style needed to engage in online science communication practices on social media.
“You have done a great job, but I would make some changes.” Concession and politeness in asynchronous online discussion forums
Authors: Doval-Suárez Susana , González-Álvarez Elsa
Published: November 2024

The aim of this study is to provide a preliminary characterisation of concessives in asynchronous online discussion forums and to explore how learners participating in the discussions use concession in combination with other politeness strategies in a collaborative pedagogical context. For this purpose, a corpus of 165 concessive clauses headed by but (henceforth, butCs) was extracted from the English component of the Santiago University Corpus of Discussions in Academic Contexts (SUNCODAC). First, we explored the co-occurrence of butCs with different lexical features (first and second-person pronouns and adjectives, hedges, boosters and positive and negative sentiment words) which have been reported to be important for this categorisation (Hyland 2005; Musi et al. 2018). Then, variations in the frequency of use of these linguistic features were investigated using the Log Likelihood test in relation to different contextual factors: a) message section, b) course period, and c) gender. The results of the quantitative analyses indicate that the typical butC co-occurs with a set of lexical features whose distribution is clearly determined by the discourse function of the two concessive propositions, and by the part of the message in which it appears. Furthermore, the fact that the frequency of all features seems to decrease over time seems to point to an evolution from a more tentative to a more confident tone in posts. The results also confirm the existence of gender-related differences.
Aprendizaje del diseño gráfico en aplicaciones de realidad aumentada
Authors: De la Torre Rodríguez Alejandra Lucía
Published: November 2024

Actualmente, en un contexto social tecnológico se relaciona la disciplina del Diseño con la virtualidad y la comunicación digital. El Diseño Gráfico es un campo donde se involucra el dominio de habilidades tecnológicas avanzadas con la evolución que pide el ámbito profesional, donde la interactividad y el diseño de experiencias creativas juegan un papel esencial. En este sentido, las escuelas de Diseño de educación superior requieren crear materias enfocadas al diseño con tecnología emergente para que los estudiantes aprendan a diseñar y desarrollar proyectos con tecnologías como la Realidad Aumentada (RA). El objetivo de la presente investigación es mostrar tres casos de estudio en que estudiantes de Diseño Gráfico de nivel intermedio y avanzado aprendieron a diseñar experiencias de realidad aumentada por medio de aplicaciones de libre uso sin conocimientos en programación. El diseño metodológico de la investigación es cualitativa con enfoque exploratorio descriptivo, con tres casos de estudio de alumnos de Diseño Gráfico, y se presentan imágenes y bocetos de los proyectos que ellos desarrollaron por medio de la realidad aumentada. Los resultados obtenidos fueron que los estudiantes adquirieron aprendizaje en el manejo de plataformas de diseño para RA y aprendieron a identificar la necesidad de diseño de una empresa para proponer soluciones creativas con un nivel tecnológico que la actividad profesional exige hoy en día. También se reflexiona en torno a la importancia, la funcionalidad y la aplicación de RA en el Diseño Gráfico.
La ingeniería de reacciones fotoquímicas como herramienta de la Ingeniería Química para afrontar los retos modernos
Authors: Acosta Herazo Raúl Alberto
Published: November 2024

La aparición de nuevos paradigmas en el mundo contemporáneo también implica nuevos retos para la formación de los futuros ingenieros. Uno de los grandes paradigmas a los que nos enfrentamos es la transición energética y el desarrollo de procesos altamente eficientes y amigables con el medio ambiente. En esa línea, la formación en ingeniería debe considerar información relacionada con la implementación de energías renovables y procesos más limpios.
En el caso particular de los ingenieros químicos, un área de conocimiento que nos distingue es la “Ingeniería de Reacciones Químicas”. Dice Levenspiel que “La Ingeniería de las reacciones químicas es la rama de la Ingeniería que estudia las reacciones químicas a escala industrial. Su objetivo es el diseño y funcionamiento adecuado de los reactores químicos, y probablemente la Ingeniería de las reacciones químicas es la actividad que, por sí sola, hace que la Ingeniería química constituya una rama de la Ingeniería” [1].
Análisis de cambio de uso de suelo mediante percepción remota en el municipio de San Pedro Mixtepec Distrito 22, México, en relación con san José de Cúcuta, Colombia
Authors: Ramírez Ríos Luisa , Ortega Contreras Yudith , Navarro Durán Antonio , Becerra Moreno Dorance , García Lopez Carlos Alberto
Published: November 2024

El cambio de uso de suelo es una grave preocupación global y un impulsor clave del cambio climático. Este estudio comparó el cambio en el uso de suelo entre San Pedro Mixtepec, México, y San José de Cúcuta, Colombia, utilizando imágenes satelitales de 2000, 2010 y 2021. Se empleó la metodología de Procesamiento Digital de Imágenes de Satélite propuesta por Galindo en 2014, con una clasificación supervisada mediante el clasificador MAXLIKE. Las categorías identificadas fueron forestal, infraestructura y áreas agrícolas. Se validó la superficie forestal utilizando datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) y del Instituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales (IDEAM). Los resultados mostraron daños a los servicios ecosistémicos, especialmente la regulación climática y la biodiversidad, esenciales para el bienestar humano. El cambio de uso de suelo tiene un impacto directo en estos servicios y resalta la importancia de abordar este problema en la agenda gubernamental.
Rompiendo la Ley de Zipf
Authors: Ramírez Sanabria Alfonso
Published: November 2024

En un artículo anterior, hacíamos una apología al proceso de escritura mostrando como realizar, más a menudo, esta actividad; puede servir como un elixir para la eterna juventud [1]. Sin importar sobre lo que escribamos, tal vez si sea más importante la forma en como lo hacemos y deberíamos, al escribir, romper, más a menudo, la regla de Zipt. Me explico:
La llamada ley de Zipf, fue formulada en la década de 1940 por George Kingsley Zipf, lingüista de la Universidad de Harvard, es una ley empírica según la cual, en una determinada lengua la frecuencia de aparición de distintas palabras sigue una distribución que puede aproximarse por la siguiente ecuación:
Pn ≈1/na                                                           (1)
donde Pn representa la frecuencia de la n-ésima palabra más frecuente y el exponente a es un número real positivo, en general ligeramente superior a 1 [2].
A Community-Engaged Exploration of Childhood Adversity and Resilience to Inform Mental Health Intervention
Authors: Pester Boyd Danielle , Lappan Sara , Files Martez , Redmond Mallory , Coleman Monica
Published: November 2024

This study investigated a link between adverse community environments and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) using the pair of ACEs (POA) framework to better understand community members’ perspectives on how they were impacted across the lifespan by their childhood experiences. In addition, we identified mitigating factors that played a role for participants in building individual and community resilience. Researchers utilized a community-based participatory research approach in conjunction with qualitative methodology to explore the experiences of 15 community members. Nine themes emerged identifying both adversity and protective factors across the family, community, institutional, and structural levels. Findings have implications for the counseling profession in terms of practice, education, advocacy, and future research.
Does implementation of a low emission zone change perceptions of air quality, acceptability and travel behaviour? a longitudinal and repeated cross-sectional survey study in Bradford, UK
Authors: Mebrahtu Teumzghi , McEachan Rosemary , Knamiller Cathy , Santorelli Gillian , Hossain Rumana , Bryant Maria
Published: November 2024

Background Despite the popularity of low emissions zones (LEZ) across Europe their public acceptability and impact on travel behaviours are scarcely studied. We aimed to explore changes in acceptability, perceptions of air quality, and travel behaviours in a multi-ethnic sample living in Bradford, UK after the implementation of a Clean Air Zone (a type of LEZ). Methods Telephone, in-person and online surveys were conducted one year pre- and one year post implementation. Participants included members of the representative Born in Bradford (BiB) cohort and members of the general public. A repeated cross-sectional analysis explored changes in responses between baseline and follow-up questions using chi-square tests and tests of proportions. Multinomial regressions explored whether socio-demographic variables were associated with changes in attitudes longitudinally. Results A total of 1,949 and 2,085 individuals participated in the baseline and follow-up surveys; 814 participants completed both. Participants were mostly female, aged 35–44. Half were white British, and 30% of Pakistani origin. The majority of participants supported the clean air zone at follow-up (59–64%), although these figures were lower than at baseline (by 4.9% for BiB families and 10.8% for members of the general public). A third indicated high concern about air quality (34–38%). Personal travel behaviours showed little variation pre to post implementation. On the whole, attitudes of those completing both surveys remained stable, and there were no systematic relationships between socio-demographic variables and whether attitudes worsened or became more positive. Conclusion Whilst CAZ support remained high, we observed small decreases in support after the CAZ implementation. As public acceptability is a key facilitator to the success of initiatives such as CAZ, a decrease in public support may threaten their sustainability. Communication about the need for CAZ, and demonstrations of their positive impact will be important to maintain levels of acceptability.
Percepción del proceso de envejecimiento en un grupo de adultos maduros en México
Authors: Zamora Patiño Adriana , Aceves Rico Geraldine , Jiménez Zavala Brayan Emmanuel , Hernández Montoya Ashley Guadalupe , Guerrero-Castañeda Raúl Fernando , Aguilar Machain Pedro
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Describir la percepción del proceso de envejecimiento en un grupo de adultos maduros. Material y métodos: Se trata de un estudio cualitativo descriptivo. Se llevó a cabo en un municipio de Guanajuato, México, con un grupo de adultos maduros de 45 a 59 años. Se utilizó un muestreo por conveniencia con una muestra de 8 participantes con base en saturación de información. La colecta de datos se llevó a cabo por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas audiograbadas. El análisis fue a través de la técnica de análisis de contenido de Bardin. Todas las participantes firmaron sus consentimientos. Resultados: Emergieron cuatro temas: 1. Envejecer depende de un buen estilo de vida; 2. El envejecimiento como cambios naturales; 3. Miedo a envejecer enfermo, y 4. Envejecimiento como declive. Conclusiones: Los adultos maduros construyen su percepción sobre el proceso de envejecimiento como un proceso vital natural y normal en las personas, que conlleva cambios en diversos niveles; sin embargo, resaltan los cambios físicos. Se reconoce que estos cambios pueden vulnerar a la persona y puede aparecer un declive; sin embargo, resalta la importancia de tener buenos hábitos como un elemento sustancial para evitar un envejecimiento patológico.
Cultura organizacional del personal de enfermería que labora en el contexto hospitalario:
Authors: Vasquez Callupe Yajaira Tatiana
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Recopilar información sobre la cultura organizacional del personal de enfermería que labora en el contexto hospitalario. Métodos: Revisión sistemática de artículos publicados del 2013 al 2023 en las bases de datos Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, Biblioteca Virtual de Salud (BVS) y ProQuest. Se utilizó el diagrama de flujo Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Los criterios de inclusión fueron artículos originales, publicados entre los años 2013 y 2023, disponibles a texto completo, con declaración de metodología empleada y que se encuentren en los idiomas inglés, español y portugués. Los criterios de exclusión fueron artículos de revisiones sistemáticas, que solo contienen el resumen, duplicados y que no se relacionan con el tema de estudio. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 2769 artículos y tras aplicar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, fueron seleccionados 15 para la revisión. Conclusión: En esta investigación se evidencia que en los resultados de los diversos trabajos se observa la presencia de una cultura estática, rígida y jerárquica, que puede afectar la comunicación, el desempeño laboral y el liderazgo.
Enfermería y un nuevo modelo de cuidado en mujeres con edad fértil
Authors: Villegas Castillo Giuliana Danitza , Oblitas-Guerrero Susan Miriam Oblitas-Guerrero
Published: November 2024

Cada etapa que enfrenta el ser humano en su recorrido a través del curso vital representa diferentes retos y necesidades. Por ello, desde el comienzo de la vida, es importante garantizar el bienestar de los individuos para que puedan expresar y desarrollar todo su potencial, vivir una vida digna y ser tan productivo como sea posible. El objetivo de este modelo es desarrollar competencias, cuidado de sí misma y empoderar a la mujer en edad fértil.1
El cuidado humano es un proceso reflexivo, afectivo y efectivo, mediante el intercambio de experiencias y conocimientos, a través de una aproximación respetuosa y significativa. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo generar una teoría acerca del cuidado humano como valor fundamental en la formación, implica una comunicación empática con las personas, familia, grupos y comunidades, razón por la cual requiere conocer lo que es significativo para ellos, respetar las creencias, las diferencias, aprovechando los aportes que cada uno tiene de sus experiencias y vivencias durante el proceso de cuidado.2
Parâmetros clínicos e estadiamento do carcinoma epidermóide oral em um Centro de Referência
Authors: Nascimento Aline Moreira do , Gouveia Janine Santos , Dias Raillane Verena Souza , Pires Alessandra Lais Pinho Valente , Oliveira Marcio Campos de , Cerqueira Joana Dourado Martins , Ramos Tarsila de Carvalho Freitas
Published: November 2024

Introdução: O carcinoma epidermóide oral é o tipo mais comum de câncer em região de cabeça e pescoço. Objetivo: Descrever os aspectos clínico-epidemiológicos do carcinoma epidermóide, bem como a correlação dos índices do Estadiamento Clínico TNM com parâmetros clínicos do tumor, prognóstico e tratamento. Método: Foi realizado um estudo de corte transversal de caráter retrospectivo, utilizando dados dos prontuários odontológicos da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, e médicos da Unidade de Alta Complexidade em Oncologia do Hospital Dom Pedro de Alcântara em Feira de Santana-BA. Utilizou-se o programa Statistical Package for Social Science, versão 10.0. Resultados: Indivíduos do sexo masculino (32%), da raça/cor faioderma (50%) acima dos 60 anos (52%) foram os mais afetados pela doença. A língua e o assoalho de boca foram as regiões mais afetadas (58%) e a gradação histológica mais comum do carcinoma epidermóide foi a moderadamente diferenciada (50%). A maioria relatou como hábito a associação entre álcool e tabaco (76%). Os estadiamentos III e IV (64%) foram mais prevalentes. Para 66% dos casos foi instituída mais de uma terapia. Cerca de 28% dos pacientes foram a óbito no período investigado. Houve diferença estatisticamente significante nas relações entre TNM e as modalidades tratamento (p= 0,00) e óbito (p= 0,04). Conclusão: A maioria dos indivíduos acometidos pelo carcinoma epidermóide era de homens, acima de 60 anos, com hábitos de vida deletérios, em estágios mais avançados da doença no momento do diagnóstico e, consequentemente, submetidos às terapias mais agressivas.
Relevance and Benefits of Social Impact Assessment in CSR Context
Authors: V Varun
Published: November 2024

Corporate social responsibility under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 was mandated with effect from 01.04.2014 in India. A decade down the line, corporates are generally seen to donate to Trusts which engage in activities such as educating children, providing basic healthcare facilities to elderly persons etc. However, CSR activities should go beyond such donations. The utilization of such funds needs to be audited especially in terms of the Impact it has created on the recipients. This article attempts to showcase the relevance, scope and the benefits an impact assessment has in the context of corporate social responsibility.
Impact Assessment of CSR in India - A Study on Bse Sensex Companies
Authors: Sarkar Swapan
Published: November 2024

The present study is an attempt to investigate the recent trends in impact assessment of CSR projects undertaken by companies in the backdrop of the amendment of the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014 which mandates companies, satisfying certain eligibility criteria, to initiate impact assessment by independent external agencies. Based on the sample of BSE SENSEX companies, the study brings out some interesting insights such as the nature of projects, nature of assessing agencies, magnitude of expenditure, methodology and framework adopted for the assessment and concludes that Indian corporate sector can be immensely benefited by this exercise which aims to improve the transparency and accountability of companies undertaking the CSR initiatives.
Digital Transformation of Insurance Business and the Journey in Search of Excellence with InsurTech
Authors: Basu Paritosh
Published: November 2024

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Role of Fintech in Transforming India’s BFSI Sector and Women's Participation
Authors: Panigrahi Ashok
Published: November 2024

Technological advancements within the BFSI Sector are strategically aimed at providing an elevated and more satisfying user experience for customers globally. This objective is central to the progress of financial technology (Fintech), which undergoes close monitoring and scrutiny. In India, there has been a notable acceleration in the evolution of digital finance, especially following the significant event of the 2016 demonetization of banknotes. This transformative period has led to rapid changes and an increased reliance on digital financial solutions. Sub-technologies within the Fintech landscape play pivotal roles, suggesting a growth trajectory poised to outrun traditional financial models in the coming years. This study comprehensively reviews recent trends within the Indian economy, emphasizing Fintech's profound impact. It also explores the contributions of women in leadership, technical, and managerial positions to India’s Fintech growth.
The Sovietization of Azerbaijan: Historical Perspective
Authors: Gazi T.
Published: November 2024

The Sovietization of Azerbaijan, spanning from the early 1920s to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, was a transformative period that significantly impacted the country's political, social, economic, and cultural landscape. This paper explores the multifaceted process of Sovietization and its enduring legacy on Azerbaijan's development. Politically, Sovietization entailed the establishment of authoritarian rule, characterized by one-party dominance and the suppression of political dissent. Socially, it led to both advancements in education and healthcare and the suppression of cultural and religious freedoms, contributing to tensions within Azerbaijani society. Economically, Sovietization fostered the development of heavy industry and infrastructure but also resulted in environmental degradation and economic inefficiencies. Understanding the complexities of Sovietization is crucial for comprehending contemporary Azerbaijani realities and ongoing efforts towards political reform, economic development, and social progress.
The Lexical Landscape of Modern Media Language
Authors: Kabataykyzy A.
Published: November 2024

The article examines the lexical features of modern media language using the example of Kyrgyzstan's mass media. The research covers articles from newspapers such as Vecherniy Bishkek, Slovo Kyrgyzstana, and Obshchestvenny Reyting, identifying characteristics of media language such as the use of emotionally charged vocabulary, official-business style, metaphors, anglicisms, and regional linguistic peculiarities. Specific examples of expressions and terms are provided, highlighting changes in society and linguistic culture.
Criticism to the revascularization indications attained in the 2023 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA guideline for the management of patients with chronic coronary disease
Authors: Cordeiro da Rocha Antonio Sergio
Published: November 2024

Clinical practice guidelines are valuable tools that guide doctors' conduct in a series of diseases with high prevalence in the population. The 2023 guideline on chronic coronary disease (CCD), written by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology in conjunction with other American entities is no exception to this rule and although it is designed for application in American medical practice, it gains relevance for use in care of patients affected by this disease worldwide 1.
The guidelines help healthcare professionals the best decision-making, with the aim of offering the best possible care to patients, aligned with their expectations, needs and interests. Furthermore, they are important documents for governments, payers and healthcare providers by providing a set of recommendations that help and guide decisions about coverage of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to diseases with high prevalence in the population.
In this 2023 guideline, the authors say that revascularization is an evolving topic and emphasize that recommendations are typically based on the results of larger randomized controlled trials (RCTs), meta-analyses, or both encompassing a wide range of knowledge on the subject. but they recognize that RCTs do not cover all the nuances involved with the topic, nor do they address all issues comprehensively. Based on this, they made a concentrated effort to stay within the strongest evidence to define these revascularization recommendations in patients with CCD.
Within this principle, reviewing chapter 5 dedicated specifically to myocardial revascularization, we are concerned, among other things, with the recommendations resulting from the analysis of some studies that do not clearly reflect the reality of contemporary care provided to patients with CCD, in addition to events that do not reflect the primary outcomes of many of these studies. For this reason, we performed a careful review of the most relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews and meta-analyses used in the guideline for revascularization recommendations, which impact a significant number of patients affected by CCD worldwide.
Nietzscheci İnsanın Anlamı İnşasında Öldürülen Tanrı mı, Diriltilen Şeytan mı?
Authors: İliter Seyfettin
Published: November 2024

Düşünen ve idrak eden varlık olan insanın varoluş bağlamını çevreleyen temel kavramlar: Tanrı, insan ve evren’dir. İnsan, felsefi düşünüş içinde varlık ve varoluş sorgulamasında Tanrı’yı ilk yaratıcı güç olarak kabul eder ve değerlendirir. Bu bağlamda varlığın sahibinin fiiliyatına (tasavvur ve tasarruf) dair idrak ve anlamlandırmanın tarihsel süreçte Batı Teolojisi ve Metafiziği bağlamında dillendirilen söylemin hakikati, kabul ve ret noktasında pek çok yoruma neden olmuştur. Özellikle modern çağla birlikte teknoloji ve bilim alanındaki gelişmeler Aristoteles’in geosentrik evren paradigmasını savunan ve kutsayan Kilisenin iddialarının yanlışlanmasıyla birlikte Katolik tanrı imgelemi de büyük aşınma ve saldırıya uğramıştır. “Tanrı öldü” sözü, bütün bir teolojinin dekadansına işaret eder. Buna mukabil öne sürülen söylemin hakikati de sorgulanma ve referansta bulunduğu yorum bağlamı ve modern dünyadaki yansısı itibariyle başka büyük sorunlara sebebiyet vermiştir ki, buna tanrının ölümünün aslında insanın ölümü olduğu savı güncelliği yönüyle örnek verilebilir. Bu çalışmada tanrının ölümü savının modern dünyadaki yansısı post modern düşünce de dikkate alınarak değerlendirilecektir.