bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DISTRIBUTION OF THE NOCTULE BAT (NYCTALUS NOCTULA) IN THE ROSTOV REGION AND THE PROBLEM OF EXPANDING THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF ITS WINTERING AREA
Authors: SMIRNOV D. G. , ZABASHTA A. V.
Published: September 2023

The materials on the distribution of Nyctalus noctula in the Rostov Region are given. Based on this the northern border of its winter habitat and the seasonal characteristics of the stay are specified. The presented findings of this species in the south and extreme east of the region, which were made in the summer and in the off season showed that this territory was used both during the migration period and as summer habitats. In the scientific literature the expansion of the winter range of this species over the past decades has been noted. Findings of wintering animals in high-rise buildings of cities are considered as confirming facts of expansion. However, the issue regarding the expansion of wintering boundaries remains ambiguous because all these detections are made in the climatic "risk zone". The results of modeling of the probabilistic area of winter habitats of N. noctula in conditions of natural shelters (hollows of trees) showed that over the past 70 years there have been no changes in the boundaries and its northern limits do not correspond to those that were previously indicated. In the east of the European range of this species the northern boundary of the natural wintering area passes through the Rostov Region and ends to the east at the latitude of the city of Astrakhan. The most important bioclimatic factors that determine wintering within such a territory are the average temperature of the driest and the average temperature of the coldest quarters of the year, and the minimum temperature of the coldest month. In the regions to the north of this area due to the severity of winters the overwintering of animals in natural shelters is unlikely. Based on the obtained results the total wintering area of N. noctula is divided into two zones. The first zone is the territory where wintering is massive and possible in poorly protected natural shelters; the second zone is a territory with a climatic “risk zone”, where only a very small part of population of the species remains, and the spaces protected from external factors in multi-storied buildings of settlements serve as shelters. Findings of wintering colonies of noctules in the second zone that located far outside the natural wintering area can obviously be considered as an invasive process, which in migratory bats has an adaptive character and associated with the development of urbanized landscapes.
AMERICAN MINK (NEOVISON VISON) IN YAKUTIA: MORPHOLOGY, DISTRIBUTION, ABUNDANCE
Authors: STEPANOVA V. V. , MAMAEV N. V. , SIDOROV M. M. , OKHLOPKOV I. M.
Published: September 2023

The article presents data on the morphology, range and number of the American mink in Yakutia, gives materials on its morpho- and craniometry. Data on the dynamics of the range and number of the American mink in Yakutia from the moment of its introduction in the early 1960s to the present time are shown. The range of the mink has expanded in the north-east direction from Southern Yakutia to Central Yakutia for half a century, and new mink settlement sites from the eastern side of the Magadan region have been noted. After naturalization of the American mink during 25 years, there was a gradual increase in its number from 686 individuals to 4-5 thousand individuals. Over the next 35 years, the number of the species has stabilized and remains at this level with some fluctuations over the years, excluding 2005-2006, when there was a sharp increase in the number of mink.
TWO LIFE STRATEGIES IN COPEPOD CRYPTIC SPECIES: COEXISTENCE AND DISPLACEMENT
Authors: SUKHIKH N. , ALEKSEEV V.
Published: September 2023

Among invasive species there is a special group so named cryptic species for which morphological identification is very difficult. This review is devoted to analysis of the dispersal routes of two copepod cryptic species complexes into aquatic ecosystems. Eurytemora carolleeae introduction was revealed in 2007 with bar-code. The species was described as a new taxon; its distribution was also studied using morphology. Biological invasions of two other Copepod species Acanthocyclops americanus and Eurytemora caspica were mainly studied using morphological methods since the species have already been described. At the same time, to confirm their distinctions from local forms, molecular genetic tools were also used. Two scenarios resulting from cryptic species’ invasions and their competitions with native species were the partly ( E. carrolleeae ) or full displacement ( A. americanus ). Example: the invasion of Eurytemora carolleeae into the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic coast of Europe. When assessing the possible negative impact of invasive species on competitors, the most attention should be paid to predator species. Identification of cryptic species significantly complicates the situation with the assessment of bioinvasion and needs the use of molecular methods.
The profit efficiency analysis of malaysian commercial banks: A Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)
Authors:   Faculty of Business and Management Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sabah Branch, Kota Kinabalu Campus, Malaysia, Arif Nursyazfaliana Mohd , Nasir Ayunazira ,   Faculty of Business and Management Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sabah Branch, Kota Kinabalu Campus, Malaysia, Rodrigo Rakin Syuwari ,   Faculty of Business and Management Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sabah Branch, Kota Kinabalu Campus, Malaysia, Bujang Imbarine ,   Faculty of Business and Management Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sabah Branch, Kota Kinabalu Campus, Malaysia, Supar Siti Julea ,   Faculty of Business and Management Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sabah Branch, Kota Kinabalu Campus, Malaysia
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This study aims to measure and compare the profit efficiency of local and international commercial banks in Malaysia before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with the new Basel Committee III guidelines, which mandate banks to adopt a systematic approach to deal with uncertain economic conditions, including events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Research methodology: This study uses Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), a non-parametric method based on linear mathematical programming, to measure the efficiency of local and international commercial banks in Malaysia. Results: The analysis revealed that local international commercial banks were more efficient than local commercial banks before and during the COVID-19 crisis. Limitations: Potential areas for future research involve extending the application of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and examining various dimensions and metrics about different countries, as each country possesses distinct financial contexts. Contribution: This study contributes to the existing body of literature on the profit efficiency of local and international banks. It provides insights that can assist the government in formulating appropriate regulations to enhance banks’ profit efficiency, thereby improving their overall performance.
Business Strategy in Islamic Boarding School: A Case Study of Pesantren Hidayatullah Depok Indonesia
Authors:   Institut Pertanian Bogor, Jawa Barat, Ramadini Kintan Nur , Hasanah Neneng ,   Institut Pertanian Bogor, Jawa Barat, Irfany Mohammad Iqbal ,   Institut Pertanian Bogor, Jawa Barat
Published: September 2023

Purpose: Abstract. This study aims to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and strategic priorities in the development of a business unit in a pesantren, a culturally rooted Islamic boarding school in Indonesia. Methodology: Employing ANP-SWOT analysis, this study indicates that strengths and opportunities are the main priorities in developing pesantren’s business unit. The most influential aspects of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are cooperation with internal and external parties in developing business and marketing management that is not optimal Results: Islamic boarding schools can play a more important role in economic activities as producers that meet community needs, in particular, and even supply a broader market. The most important strategy is to improve the quality of human resources by improving the mindsets and skillsets of business activities.
Herbal Toothpaste Extracts (Betel Leaf, Lime, and Salt) to Reduce Plaque
Authors: Trinawati Ajum , Suwarsono Suwarsono , Salikun Salikun
Published: September 2023

Data from the 2018 Riskesdas reported that 96.5% of the 10-14 years old group had good tooth brushing behavior, namely brushing their teeth every day. However, from this percentage, only 2.1% brushed their teeth at the right time. Plaque cannot be removed be simply rinsing and sprying water. Plaque can only be completely removed by mechanical means. Herbal toothpaste is toothpaste that contains natural ingredients such as extracts (betel leaf, lime and salt). The addition of herbs to toothpaste is expected to inhibit plaque growth. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of herbal toothpaste with betel leaf extract, lime juice and salt to reduce plaque in grade IV children at Pudak Payung 01 Elementary School.The type of research used was descriptive quantitative with a cross-sectional approach. Namely by examining the plaque directly into the oral cavity of children who are research respondents. The results showed that the herbal extract paste (betel leaf, lime, and salt) was more effective and most significant in reducing the dental plaque score, which decreased by 22.2 with an average decrease in score of 1.2. It is hoped that children at Pudak Payung 01 Elementary School can always maintain healthy teeth and mouth by using herbal extract tooth paste (betel leaf, lime and salt).
Life Cycle of the Banana Weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus Germar Coleoptera:Curculionidae) on Plantain (Musa AAB group) in Humid Rainforest Agroecology of Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: INYANG U.E. , EMOSAIRUE, S.O.
Published: September 2023

The banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus is the most damaging insect pest of plantain worldwide, A knowledge of its life cycle under the agroecology of the main production areas will provide useful information on management strategies. A study conducted in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, under ambient temperature and relative humidity of 28±2oC and 80±2% respectively revealed the following developmental period from the egg to adult lasted 29-30 days and number of larval instars was five. Pre-ecolosion period was 6-8 days; 1st larval instar, 2-3 days; 2nd instar, 2-3 days; 3rd instar, 3-4 days; 4th instar, 3-4 days; 5th instar, 6-8 days; prepupal period, 1 day and period 6-7 days. The findings conformed to the two empirical laws of growth and development of insects. The mean growth ratio of the head capsule width C. sordidus was 1.38 thus satisfying the acceptable range of 1.2-1.4. Furthermore, when the number of instar was plotted against the logarithm of the head capsule width and body length, a straight line graph was obtained. Secondly, the body weight of the insect larvae was doubled during each instar and at each moult all linear dimension were increased by the ratio 1:26 thus satisfying Dyar’s and Przibran’s law respectively.
Studies on Vectors of Onchocerciasis, Simulium Species, in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: OKOLO C. G. , AKPA A. U., , OKONKWO P. O.
Published: September 2023

The vectors of Onchocerciasis Simulium, flies were studied in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria, to determine the breeding sites, distribution, the vectorial capacity, parous and nulliparous rates, as well as the infection rate, the transmission potentials and the species spectrum of the flies, with a view to recommending some feasible and applicable control measures for the vectors. This would complement or form a component of the chemotherapeutic control of this disease by the use of the drug, Ivermectin. The breeding sites of S. damnosum s.l complex – the vectors – were located around the waterfalls and rapids along the courses of some rivers in Achi, like Oji river, Iyi Nwankpu and Ubeneji. Larval forms were collected by ice collecting method from the substrates in bijou bottles containing carnoy fixative with entomological forceps, for cytotaxonomic studies. The adult flies were collected in collecting tubes on human baits, for morphological identification , parous and nulliparous as well as infection rate studies. They were counted and recorded as daily, monthly and. annual biting rates and also vectorial density or capacity. Total flies caught were 3,135 in one year period, in which 1,527 (70%) were parous and 632 (30%) nulliparous. The Annual biting rate were 4,635, the infected flies were 40 (1.7%). The Annual transmission potential was 25.78. Some Simulium species identified were S. damnosum s. s., S. squamosum, S. yahense and S. sirbanum. Integrated vector control (IVC) is recommended by the use of good chemical larvicide like Temophos, and a mopping up with the biological use of Bacillus thuringiensis, to complement the present control programme using the efficient drug, Ivermectin
Influence of Duration of Storage of Insecticidal Plant Oil and Oil-treated seeds on the Efficacy of Neem Seed Oil in the Control of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) Infesting Stored Cowpeas
Authors: MAINA Y.T. , LALE N.E.S.
Published: September 2023

The effect of duration of storage of insecticidal plant oil after extraction and oil-treated seeds prior to infestation on efficacy of neem (Aradirachta indica) seed oil (NSO) in the management of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) infesting cowpeas in tropical storage was investigated in two separate experiments. In the first experiment, the influence of five durations (0, 7, 12, 26 and 82 months) of storage after extraction on the potency of three dosages (0.04, 0.08 and 0.16 ml) of NSO in controlling C. maculatus was tested using 20g of cowpeas. At the dosage of 0.04 ml/20g seed, there was no significant difference in the mean numbers of eggs laid on cowpeas treated with NSO that had been stored for the indicated periods. For the dosages of 0.08 and 0.16 ml/20 g seed. the mean numbers of eggs laid on cowpeas treated with oil that had been stored for 82 months were significantly higher than those laid on cowpeas treated with NSO that was extracted and applied immediately or oil that was stored for 7 or 12 months before application. There were no significant differences in t.he potency of NSO of the different storage periods in suppressing progeny development. At each age of NSO, significantly fewer C. maculatus adult progenies developed in cowpeas treated with the three dosages of oil than in the untreated seeds and no adult progeny developed in cowpeas treated with 0.16 ml of NSO. Similar trends were observed for percentage of seeds damaged by C. maculatus. In the second experiment, the influence of time interval between application of NSO and infestation of treated cowpeas with C maculatus was investigated. With only an occasional exception, duration of storage of NSO-treated cowpeas prior to infestation had no significant effect on the potency of the oil to reduce C. maculatus adult progeny development especially at the dosages of 0.08 and 0.16 m1/20 g seed. No adult progeny developed and no damage occurred in cowpeas that were infested immediately after treatment with the dosage of 0.16 ml/20 g or in seeds that were infested one month after treatment with oil.
Technological innovations and obsolescence: Leveling the playing field for remanufacturing
Authors: Albuquerque Pedro H. , Winans Kiara
Published: September 2023

In a linear economy, manufacturing is less costly and more profitable than remanufacturing because of reduced private costs of utilization and production. However, manufacturing also involves higher resource extraction and waste as externalized costs than remanufacturing. We use a vintage capital framework to assess technological innovations in remanufacturing and their potential benefits to society and human occupations. Our study shows that replacing manufacturing with remanufacturing technologies creates positive static and dynamic circular economy externalities. These externalities can be quantified to assess improvements in social outcomes. A smartphone remanufacturing innovation case study is presented as an illustration of the article’s main ideas. Future research should investigate additional specific cases to develop a comprehensive methodology for assessing the impact of remanufacturing innovations on social outcomes. This will provide valuable insights into the broader implications of remanufacturing practices.
A Multi-task Deep Learning Algorithm for Sleep Stage Scoring and Sleep Arousal Detection
Authors: Huo Jiayan , Li Huayu , Roveda Janet , Quan Stuart F , Li Ao
Published: September 2023

Sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being. Analyzing sleep stages and the frequency of arousal can enhance our understanding of sleep quality and help protect individuals’ sleep health. The objective of this study is to explore the development and application of multi-task deep learning model that can simultaneously detect sleep arousal and score sleep stages. We employed a task-incremental approach to develop the multi-task deep learning model. For development and testing, 1069 polysomnography records were incorporated. Additionally, the model’s fairness was assessed across various subgroups, including sex, age, and ethnicity. Beyond performance evaluation, we investigated the intermediate features extracted by the model from the raw ECG signal. The multi-task deep learning model achieved a Cohen’s 𝜅 of 0.68 for sleep stage prediction and an area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) of 0.94 for arousal detection. Additionally, the model showed consistent performance across different subgroups. The analysis of the interpretability of the intermediate features validated their applicability and adaptability to related tasks in sleep analysis. This study demonstrated the capacity of the multi-task deep learning model to score sleep stages and arousal simultaneously with substantial precision using a single-lead ECG. This research offers a promising avenue for advancing incremental learning and multi-task deep learning models in sleep analysis.
Natural caustics in backward path tracing
Authors: Halayka Shawn
Published: September 2023

In this paper we introduce a natural method for producing both refraction and reflection caustics in backward path tracing (e.g. bouncing around an eye ray in the scene until a light is found).

These caustics do not rely on a light location, and as such, do not rely on bidirectional or forward path tracing.

As such, these caustics allow for as many light sources as one would care for; the shapes and positions of the lights are completely arbitrary (can be bunny shaped, etc).

We use the standard Cornell box for testing the backward path tracer.
Blockchain with Hyperledger and AI-Driven Smart Contracts: Revolutionizing the Insurance Industry
Authors: Bodemer Oliver
Published: September 2023

In the evolving landscape of the insurance industry, the integration of advanced technologies offers transformative potential. This research explores the amalgamation of Blockchain technology, specifically through the Hyperledger platform, with AI-enhanced smart contracts to address prevailing challenges in the insurance sector. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the efficacy of Hyperledger-based systems in streamlining insurance operations and the augmentation of smart contracts with AI algorithms for improved automation and decision-making were examined. Preliminary findings indicate that the combined application of Hyperledger and AI-driven smart contracts can significantly enhance transparency, reduce fraudulent claims, and optimize risk assessment processes. However, the implementation of these technologies also presents certain technical and regulatory challenges. This study provides a foundational understanding for stakeholders in the insurance domain, emphasizing the strategic advantages and potential pitfalls of embracing this technological convergence. 
CMI-Net: a Unified Framework for Physiological Time Series Classification with Incomplete Modalities
Authors: Shen Qi
Published: September 2023

In recent years, health assessment and aided diagnosis based on physiological time series (PTSs) have become a research hotspot. To achieve reliable assessment and diagnosis, multimodal PTSs are excellent choices for manipulation in deep learning pipelines. However, existing methods are not effective in solving the problem of missing modalities. In addition, the exploration of temporal information within PTSs is also a serious challenge. To this end, we propose a unified framework, named contrastive modal imagination network (CMI-Net), for the PTSs classification with incomplete modalities. Specifically, CMI-Net handles the problem of arbitrary modal missing through the combination of modal awareness imagination module (MAIM) and semantic & modal calibration contrastive learning (SMCCL). Among them, MAIM can capture the interaction among modalities by learning the shared representation distribution of all modalities. Meanwhile, SMCCL introduces prior information of semantics and modality to check semantic consistency while maintaining the uniqueness of each modality. Utilizing the calibration of SMCCL, the data distribution recovered by MAIM is aligned with the real data distribution. We further design a novel context-aware architecture, which can learn the intra- and inter-segment temporal dependencies of PTSs and facilitate the mining of cross-scale temporal context information. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the ﬁrst works to formally study the multimodal missing problem in PTSs. Extensive experiments on four real-world multimodal PTSs datasets demonstrate that CMI-Net remarkably outperforms other competitive methods. 
Demographic Profile and Survival of Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Hospital, Bangladesh- A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Patowary Dabashish , Sarkar Tanusree , Basu Debashis , Haque Anwarul , Singha Sushanta , Mostack Md. Imran Bin
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Cancer is the second leading cause of death and disability around the world. In developing countries, the problem of cancer is a substantial issue. Cancers like lung, stomach, breast, cervix etc. are more prevalent among socially disadvantaged populations. Globally, cancers in all forms are causing about 12% of all deaths. The aim of this study was to determine the demographic profile and survival of cancer patients in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study and was conducted in the Department of Oncology of North East Cancer Institute (NECI), Sylhet, Bangladesh during the period from January 2023 to June 2023. Age and sex related data of 1594 patients were collected by reviewing hospital records of diagnosed and treated cancer patient in North East Cancer Institute (NECI) from January 2016 to December 2020. Results: Majority of our patients were aged ≥ 45 years old and most of our participants were male (57.15%). The number of patients was decreased in 2020, and among 1594 registered patients only 1073 (67.31%) patients responded to our phone calls. And among the patients who responded (1073) to our phone call out of them 336 (31.31%) patients were survived and 737(68.69%) patients died. The patient who survived 336 (31.31%) among them majority were suffering from Head & Neck (14.35%), Breast (5.87%), Cervix (2.89%) cancer and patients of other type of cancer survived (8.02%). Conclusion: An increased trend of cancer is found in the older people of Bangladesh and it is more prevalent leading among the male. Though Head & Neck cancer is more prevalent in our study this result cannot be extrapolated to the entire nation.
Leiomyosarcoma of Prostate: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Chabli S. , Mayoussi E. , Ousalm R. , Mekouar M. , Boutakioute B. , Idrissi, M. Ouali , Gannouni N. Cherif Idrissi , Darfaoui M. , Elomrani A. , Khouchani M.
Published: September 2023

Prostate sarcomas originate from the mesenchymal tissues including smooth muscle, fibromuscular stroma, paraganglia, nerves, and blood vessels. They account for less than 0.1% of all prostate tumors and often present with obstructive symptoms. It is an aggressive malignancy with a high risk of metastasis and a poor prognosis that poses unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. Histopathological examination is essential for definitive diagnosis, and can be performed at an early stage using guided transrectal prostate biopsy. Since prostate specific antigen levels are generally normal, digital rectal examinations are extremely important. We report on a 51-year-old man who was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma based on the histopathology of his transurethral prostatectomy specimen.
Hydatid Cysts of the Liver Fistulised in the Bile Ducts: 05 Cases
Authors: Cissé Mohamed Yaya , Errabi Mohamed Nizar , Diallo Mamadou , Tonguino Raymond Niouma , Krimou Hicham , Maouloud Mohamed Lemein Taleb , Kébé Fatoumata Binta , Laroussi Mohamed , Hasbi Samir , Belh Mohammed Said
Published: September 2023

Fistulised hydatid cysts in the bile ducts represent the most serious complication of this benign disease. This is a retrospective study reporting five (05) cases out of twenty-four (24) patients, i.e. 20.83%, treated over a period of four (04) years for fistulised hydatid cysts in the bile ducts in our hospital (Gastroenterology and Visceral Surgery) at the Moulay Ismail Military Hospital in Meknes, Morocco, from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2021. There were 03 men and 02 women (sex ratio: 1.5). The mean age was 50 years, with extremes ranging from 35 to 66 years. The clinic was dominated by pain in the right hypochondrium and cholestatic jaundice in all patients (100%). Hydatid serology was positive in all patients (100%). Medical imaging enabled us to make the diagnosis. The right liver was the most affected, i.e. 60% of patients. Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography with endoscopic sphincterotomy (extraction of the membranes) followed by surgery (resection of the protruding dome, simple direct suture of the fistulae using 2/0 Vicryl X-stitches, followed by padding of the residual cavity and drainage of the cystic cavity) were our main methods of treatment.
Fournier's Gangrene: About a Case
Authors: Cissé Mohamed Yaya , Errabi Mohamed Nizar , Diallo Mamadou , Krimou Hicham , Attar Mohammed , Maouloud Mohamed Lemein Taleb , Kébé Fatoumata Binta , Laroussi Mohamed , Hasbi Samir , Belhamidi Mohammed Saïd , Menfaa Mohammed , Saki Fouad , Choho Abdelkrim , Kaoukabi Abdessamad , Ennouhi Mohamed Amine
Published: September 2023

Fournier's gangrene is a rare and serious form of necrotising fasciitis. It has a high morbidity and mortality rate, requiring rapid and energetic multidisciplinary medical and surgical management. Initial treatment is based on resuscitation combined with surgical debridement. Secondly, the major problem remains healing and the after-effects that patients retain. Several therapeutic modalities are currently available to improve and accelerate healing. The prognosis and healing time depend essentially on the qualitý of the treatment but also on the extent of the necrosis. The other elements that condition the prognosis being the patient's terrain and the origin of the gangrene. We report a case of Fournier's gangrene in a 59-year-old diabetic patient who had benefited from medical and surgical treatment and had a favourable outcome.
AVALIAÇÃO QUALITATIVA DOS NÍVEIS COGNITIVOS ALCANÇADOS POR MEIO DA ATIVIDADE EXPERIMENTAL PROBLEMATIZADA (AEP) E ANALISADOS PELO SOFTWARE PNOTA
Authors: Marcelo do Nascimento  , Fabiana da Silva Kauark  , Fernanda Zanetti Becalli  , Elias Silva de Oliveira  , Paulo Rogerio Garcez de Moura  , André Luís Silva da Silva
Published: September 2023

O presente trabalho tratou de determinados princípios da Termoquímica a partir da Aprendizagem Significativa, com abordagem teórica-metodológica da Atividade Experimental Problematizada (AEP) no desenvolvimento de habilidades cognitivas, na perspectiva da Taxonomia de Bloom Revisada (TBR). A pesquisa foi do tipo pesquisa-intervenção, com abordagem qualitativa, utilizando o instrumento de avaliação dos conhecimentos analisados pelo Software Pnota de determinados princípios de Termoquímica sobre AprendizagemSignificativa nos estudantes de uma turma de 2ª série da Escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental e MédioHunneyEverestPiovesan, no município de Cariacica-ES. O tratamento qualitativo dos dados da pesquisa foi realizado por meio do Software pNota e os resultados apresentados demonstraram que os estudantes em questão desenvolveram habilidades cognitivas na aquisição de conhecimento de certos princípios da Termoquímica em termos de lembrar, entender, aplicar, analisar e avaliar, dentre outros, evidenciando com maior alcance uma aprendizagem significativa crítica, chegando até o nível da dimensão do processo cognitivo Criar da TBR.Esse software foi gerado por meio do uso da Inteligência Artificial para fins de avaliação qualitativa complementar.
CONFIABILIDADE E COMPARTILHAMENTO DE INFORMAÇÕES: ESTUDO DE REDE DE COOPERAÇÃO INTERNACIONAL DA POLÍCIA FEDERAL BRASILEIRA
Authors: Nilson Vieira dos Santos  , Lana Montezano  , Pedro Carlos Resende Junior
Published: September 2023

Introdução: Existem redes de cooperação internacional compostas por instituições de segurança pública para promoção, prevenção e  repressão de crimes transnacionais organizados, as quais precisam de alguns fatores para que funcionem adequadamente. Objetivo: Analisar a percepção de confiabilidade dos adidos da Polícia Federal no compartilhamento de informações com os atores das instituições congêneres internacionais, em apoio às investigações de crimes. Métodos: A pesquisa é caracterizada como descritiva, transversal com abordagem qualitativa. Por amostragem censitária, foram realizadas entrevistas virtuais com adidos da Polícia Federal de 16 países, com apoio de roteiro semiestruturado. Os dados foram transcritos e submetidos à análise de conteúdo, sendo que algumas categorias foram estabelecidas a priori e outras a posteriori. Resultados: A percepção de confiabilidade da contraparte só é realizada quando a informação é classificada como sensível, e é suprimida quando a instituição tem boa reputação. Percebeu-se extrema relevância da presença física do adido, principalmente nas interações com atores confiáveis de instituições cuja reputação é negativa. Constatou-se a variação nos critérios de análise da percepção de confiabilidade adotadas pelos adidos referentes a competência, integridade e benevolência, sendo que a integridade foi o critério priorizado pela moda. Conclusões: A percepção de confiabilidade dos adidos influencia as investigações de crimes, pelo incremento da disposição para compartilhar informações da contraparte e fomento a disponibilidade e qualidade destas. A abordagem qualitativa contribuiu para o aprofundamento da análise de percepção sobre a relação de confiabildiade e compartilhamento de informações, pois permitiu detalhamento e exemplificação de casos que subsidiaram a criação de categorias temáticas.
Non-monotonic torsion bending technology
Authors: Vaytsekhovich S.M. , Vlasov Yu.V.
Published: September 2023

The non-monotonic bending technology of a pipe billet is developed, which includes the combination of bending processes with simultaneous torsion of the pipe in the bend plane, while during the deformation process both the scheme of the stress-strain state of the pipe material and the direction of main deformations increments change. The issues of the effect of torsion on the change in thinning/thickening of the pipe wall at the outer and inner radii of the bend and the location of the neutral layer are considered. It is noted that in order to keep the neutral layer in the equilibrium position, it is necessary to change the direction of the bending force vectors forming longitudinal tensile and compressive stresses during the bending. The introduction of alternating torque into the bending process contributes to the creation of the desired shear deformations in the focus of shaping. Torsion of the pipe in the plane of its bend affects the quality of the inflection of the pipeline track is not studied purposefully before.
Theoretical and methodological basis of research organizational culture as a factor of strategy implementation
Authors:   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, Vlasenko Tetiana , Kozak Kateryna ,   Odessa National University of Technology
Published: September 2023

Culture is the way of organization, identity, and model of its dynamic relations. No management idea, no matter how good, will not work in practice (implementation) if it does not match the culture. An organization can have a great strategy, but the process will continue if its culture is aligned with and supportive. Culture establishes and maintains order, structure, membership criteria, conditions for evaluating effective performance, communication patterns, expectations and priorities, reward and punishment, the nature and use of power, decision-making practices, and management practices. Every successful organization has a core culture that is central to the functioning of the organization, forming the core of how that organization works to achieve success. The leadership culture must be aligned with the organization’s strategy and core leadership practices. A strong, consciously formed organizational culture ensures the achievement of organizational goals in the most effective, humane, and socially acceptable way. It contributes to implementing the organization’s strategy by creating an effective motivational mechanism that would encourage high initiative, effectiveness, and loyalty of its personnel. This allows the organization to receive the so-called management profit. In connection with this, the task of management becomes the creation of conditions for the realization of the individual’s potential, which can be used only in situations of goodwill, mutual understanding, support, and cooperation on the part of colleagues, which allows to reduce many negative factors of the internal environment of the organization in the field of group dynamics, conflict, labor productivity, staff turnover, employee satisfaction. Effective management and control of the degree of compatibility of the organizational culture with the organization’s strategy reduces the risk of inconsistency in the decisions made. In organizations with a weak corporate culture, there is a decrease in the degree of manageability and compatibility of the organizational culture with the company’s strategy. In cases of an increase in the degree of importance of the task of the strategy’s success, the risk becomes unacceptable.
Simultaneous rectal neuroendocrine tumors and pituitary adenoma: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Li Jing-Yi , Chen Jie , Liu Jun , Zhang Su-Zhen
Published: September 2023

Esophageal cancer (EC) ranks among the most prevalent malignant tumors affecting the digestive tract. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) stands as the prevailing pathological subtype, encompassing approximately 90% of all EC patients. In clinical stage II-IVA locally advanced ESCC cases, the primary approach to treatment involves a combination of neoadjuvant therapy and surgical resection. Despite concerted efforts, the long-term outcomes for ESCC patients remain unsatisfactory, with dismal prognoses. However, recent years have witnessed remarkable strides in immunotherapy, particularly in the second- and first-line treatment of advanced or metastatic ESCC, with the development of monoclonal antibodies that inhibit programmed death 1 or programmed death ligand 1 demonstrating encouraging responses and perioperative clinical benefits for various malignancies, including ESCC. This comprehensive review aims to present the current landscape of perioperative immunotherapy for resectable ESCC, focusing specifically on the role of immune checkpoint inhibitors during the perioperative period. Additionally, the review will explore promising biomarkers and offer insights into future prospects.
The Transformative Power of AI: Projected Impacts on the Global Economy by 2030
Authors: Banerjee Anita , Kabadi Smeeta , Karimov Dostonbek
Published: September 2023

Objective: The primary focus of this document is to delve into the role and influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the global economy. The study aims to elucidate the potential economic ramifications, both positive and negative, that AI technologies might bring.

Conclusions: Preliminary insights suggest that artificial intelligence has the potential to significantly boost the global economy. For instance, AI could potentially add up to 16%, approximately $13 trillion, to the global economy by 2030. Furthermore, AI's influence could elevate the global GDP by up to 26%. It is also highlighted that in the upcoming years, at least 70% of companies worldwide will integrate AI in some form or another.

Practical Implications: The rapid adoption of AI technologies will undeniably have profound implications on businesses and economies. Companies that leverage AI stand to gain competitive advantages in their respective domains. Additionally, as more businesses adopt AI, there will be a heightened demand for AI expertise, potentially leading to job creation in specific sectors while possibly leading to job redundancies in others.
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DENGAN SIKAP IBU TENTANG PIJAT BAYI DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS SAWAH LEBAR KOTA BENGKULU
Authors: YULIANTI SYAMI , SARI LEZI YOVITA
Published: September 2023

Pendahuluan: Pijat bayi merupakan teknik relaksasi yang diberikan pada anak bayi dan balita yang memiliki banyak manfaat. Sentuhan pada pijat bayi yang dilakukan oleh ibu akan memberikan stimulasi pada panca indra dan perkembangan otak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan dan sikap ibu tentang pijat bayi di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sawah Lebar Kota Bengkulu. Metode: Jenis penelitian ini adalah analitik correlation dengan rancangan cross sectional. Populasi peneletian ini adalah semua ibu yang memilki bayi usia 0-12 bulan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sawah Lebar Kota Bengkulu. Sampel penelitian sejumlah 33 orang diambil secara proportional random sampling. Variabel independent adalah pengetahuan ibu tentang pijat bayi dan variable dependent adalah sikap ibu dalam melakukan pijat bayi secara mandiri. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan kuesioner. Pengolahan data menggunakan Editing, Coding, Scooring, Tabulating dan uji statistik Chi square Hasil dan Pembahasan: Berdasarkan analisis dan pembahasan maka penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa: (1) pengetahuan ibu tentang pijat bayi pada ibu di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sawah Lebar Kota Bengkulu sebagian besar cukup, (2) sikap ibu tentang pijat bayi pada ibu di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sawah Lebar Kota Bengkulu sebagian besar baik, (3) terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan sikap ibu pijat bayi di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sawah Lebar Kota Bengkulu. Kesimpulan: ada hubungan antara pengetahuan ibu tentang pijat bayi terhadap sikap ibu dalam melakukan pijat bayi secara mandiri.
PERBEDAAN EFEKTIVITAS MEDIA EDUKASI WEBLOG DAN LEAFLET TENTANG PENGETAHUAN TANDA BAYI CUKUP ASI DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS LINGKAR BARAT KOTA BENGKULU
Authors: SURYANI TRI ENDAH , SURYANTARA BIMA , PABIDANG SISWANTO
Published: September 2023

Pendahuluan: Air Susu Ibu (ASI) merupakan sumber nutrisi sempurna bagi bayi karena ASI memiliki banyak manfaat. WHO dan UNICEF merekomendasikan bayi hanya diberi ASI saja selama 6 bulan. Pemberian ASI dimulai pada 1 jam pertama kehidupan. Namun masih banyak ibu yang gagal memberikan ASI dikarenakan ibu merasa ASI-nya tidak cukup untuk memenuhi kebutuhan bayinya. Kurangnya pemahaman ibu tentang tanda bayi cukup ASI sering menjadi penyebab ibu memberikan nutrisi lain selain ASI sehingga menyebabkan rendahnya cakupan pemberian ASI Ekslusif. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi adalah kurangnya pengetahuan ibu. Dalam mencapai keberhasilan ASI Ekslusif diperlukan peningkatan pengetahuan ibu sejak masa kehamilan dengan memberikan edukasi kesehatan. Agar informasi yang diberikan mudah dimengerti maka diperlukan media yang menarik dan lebih mudah diterima oleh sasaran. Tujuan penelitian yaitu mengetahui perbedaan efektivitas media edukasi weblog dan leaflet tentang pengetahuan tanda bayi cukup ASI. Metode: Desain penelitian menggunakan quasi experiment dengan desain pretest-posttest with control group design. Populasi penelitian ibu hamil primigrapida TM III sebanyak 38 ibu hamil. Teknik sampling total sampling terdiri dari 16 responden masing-masing kelompok. Analisis menggunakan paired t-test dan independent t-test. Mendapatkan Ethical Clearance dari Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto. Hasil dan Pembahasan: Selisih skor pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi kelompok eksperimen uji paired t-tes (18,84 dengan p=0,000). Hasil paired t-tes selisih skor pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi kelompok kontrol (11,72 dengan p=0,000). Berdasarkan uji independen t-test pada kelompok kontrol dan intervensi dilihat dari perbedaan selisih nilai posttest dan pretest pada masing-masing kelompok didapatkan p value 0,002 berarti ada perbedaan antara kelompok intervensi dengan kelompok kontrol. Kesimpulan: Media edukasi weblog maupun media leaflet sama-sama mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu, akan tetapi media edukasi weblog lebih efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu tentang tanda bayi cukup ASI dibandingkan media leaflet.
Relevance of Poetry: Catalyst of Moral Education in Sustaining Literacy for National Development in Teaching and Learning French Language
Authors: Felicia Olufemi Olaseinde , Salami Sefiu
Published: September 2023

This paper attempts to show the relevancy of French poetry as catalyst of moral education in sustaining literacy for national development in teaching and learning the Language French. French poetry is one of the literary works that is used in giving moral education and promoting literacy in the teaching and learning French language. Education and moral are related to the needs of the society, it is what the students need to utilize in their daily life and should be given to them so as to have a brighter future. French language contains materials that deal with cognitive aspects likewise literacy education in form of prose and poetry which deal with the moral values should be imparted on the students during teaching process. French poetry, like other branches of literature is a work of imaginable deep thoughts, feelings and human experiences. Many people or teacher who are concerned about poetry teaching emphasise quite rightly the need to produce a lively atmosphere in the class so that poetry can be seen to be a source of pleasure and bring about the desired value change in our society. Descriptive research of a survey type was used for the study. The sample consisted of selected 50 French language students in two private Universities and 10 French language teachers in different institutions. The questionnaire was designed on the ability of the students towards teaching and learning French poetry as a catalyst of moral education in sustaining literacy for national development. The instrument used was a questionnaire for the teachers to generate information from them on the activities of the students towards learning French poetry and the provision of instructional materials during the Teaching and Learning of French poetry. Data collected were analysed using frequency count, percentage and ANOVA.
Influence of Inflation on Business Education Undergraduate Students’ Ability to Incur Indirect Costs of Studying in Tertiary Institutions in Rivers State
Authors: Musa Abdulkarim Adebisi
Published: September 2023

This study investigated influence of inflation on Business education undergraduate students’ ability to incur indirect costs of studying in tertiary institutions in Rivers State. Three specific purposes posed based on the proxies of inflation related to the indirect costs of studying which are transportation, feeding and accommodation guided the study. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Population was made up of 1065 Business Education undergraduate students from year 1 through to year 4 in the four tertiary institutions in Rivers State offering the programme during the 2022/2023 academic session. Sample size consists of 50% of the entire population which was 534. Proportional stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample size. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaire and secondary data was obtained from the published National Bureau of Statistics monthly CPI transportation, housing utility and food for Rivers State. The instrument was validated by two experts, one expert of Educational Measurement and Evaluation, and the other of Business Education all from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE). Test retest method was used to determine reliability of the instrument and Pearson Product Moment Correlation was calculated to obtain r value of 0.86. Data collected were analysed using Simple Linear Regression Model (SLRM) to answer both the research questions and test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that inflation proxies such as CPI transportation and CPI housing utilities positively influenced Business Education undergraduate’s ability to incur indirect cost (transportation and accommodation costs) of studying in tertiary institutions in Rivers State. The finding also revealed that CPI food has negative influence on Business education students’ ability to incur indirect cost (feeding cost) of studying in tertiary institutions in Rivers State. The findings also revealed that none of the influences were significant. Based on the findings, it was recommended amongst others that Business education students’ association in tertiary institutions in Rivers State should collaborate with their respective Students’ Union Government to request the three tiers of governments to provide respective students with not less than N6,000 lunch allowance as part of their palliatives for subsidy removal till the inflation abate.
Paradigmas en la Modernidad
Authors: Carvajal Arias Andres
Published: September 2023

En el presente artículo se busca dar cuenta de como un ejercicio de investigación el cual  se desarrolla bajo la búsqueda de generar un diagnóstico sobre la categoría (ciudadanos del saber) en donde se conglomeran el articulado prácticas propositivas a través de una educación transdisciplinaria como  noción móvil en donde se puede tejer hilos entre dos mundos disímiles de la lógica por un lado encontramos la lógica reductiva el de la simplicidad de la ciencia moderna o posmoderna (reduccionista) y el de las ciencias complejas como lógica de integración es decir que cada una de las anteriores se conceptualiza bajo el prisma temporal de: Ciencia moderna o posmoderna (bajo la episteme nuclear reduccionista) configuración de recursos teóricos en donde el mundo se suscribe bajo la determinación de relaciones hegemónicas de direccionalidad lineal. “ una hiperespecialización del saber y el reencuentro con una época de neo oscurantismo científico contemporáneo caracterizado por un exceso de información muchas veces no corroborada” (Andrade y Rivera 2019) p 24 Ciencias complejas configuración de un paradigma articulador y auto constructivo en donde interactúan los distintos ecosistemas vivientes en donde emergen distintas interacciones y múltiples relaciones en el cual se vinculan las leyes sistémicas y la cibernética de segundo orden que reconfiguran el esquema cognoscitivo societal planetario bajo la visión conjunta y no disyuntiva de los procesos  vida  muerte y la muerte de vida.