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Recent Trends and Implications of UK Parent Involvement Policies: Promoting Parental Engagement and Strengthening Accountability
Authors: Kim Eun Young , Park Sae Rom , Yim Son Young
Published: November 2024

This study analyzed recent trends in UK parent involvement policies to draw implications for parent policies in South Korea. A comprehensive literature review revealed four key areas. First, while the UK has long encouraged parental involvement, recent discussions have increasingly centered on strengthening parental accountability. Second, the UK emphasizes the shared responsibilities of schools, students, and parents, as outlined in family-school agreements. Third, the UK's School Governing Bodies act as major decision-making bodies, while parent councils facilitate effective communication between schools and parents, and PTAs encourage active voluntary parental participation. Finally, the UK’s parent policies clearly define the roles, powers, and responsibilities of parents through systematic legal frameworks. Based on these findings, this study proposes enacting 「The Family and School Partnerships for Student Education Act」 and introducing the School-Parent Agreement system in Korea.
The Impact of Home-Based Nature Experience Activities Using Digital Devices on Children's Environmental Conservation Attitudes and Creativity
Authors: Im Hea Jin
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to verify the effects of home-linked nature experiences using digital devices on the environmental conservation attitudes and creativity of 3-year-old children. A total of 26 randomly selected children from an A workplace daycare center in Gyeonggi Province were assigned to either an experimental group (13 children from A Daycare Center) or a comparison group (13 children from B Daycare Center). The experimental treatment was conducted twice a week for 8 weeks from April 15, 2024, to June 7, 2024. The experimental group participated in home-linked nature-based activities using digital devices, while the comparison group engaged in thematic activities from the Nuri curriculum. Data were analyzed using t-tests (SPSS/WIN 25.0) to compare the pre- and post-scores of the experimental and comparison groups. The results were as follows: First, the experimental group showed significant improvements in environmental conservation attitudes and all sub-variables compared to the comparison group. Second, the experimental group also showed significant gains in creativity compared to the comparison group. This study is meaningful in that it verifies the positive effects of home-linked nature-based activities using digital devices on fostering environmental conservation attitudes and creativity, offering implications for early childhood education.
KOMPETENCJE JĘZYKOWE MŁODZIEŻY NIEDOSTOSOWANEJ SPOŁECZNIE W ASPEKCIE PROFILAKTYKI PRZESTĘPCZOŚCI
Authors: Szafrańska Karina , Jurkiewicz Patrycja , Małachowska Ewa
Published: November 2024

W artykule traktującym o kompetencjach językowych, komunikacyjnych i społecznych wychowanków młodzieżowych ośrodków wychowawczych (MOW) podjęto rozważania o kompetencjach językowych młodzieży niedostosowanej społecznie w aspekcie profilaktyki przestępczości. Omówiono pojęcia komunikacja, kompetencja językowa, kompetencje komunikacyjne oraz społeczne. Przedstawiono wyniki badań, których tematem były zaburzenia mowy. Analizowano czy występują one w badanej grupie młodzieży z MOW, z czym są one związane oraz czy istnieje związek pomiędzy obszarami poprawności językowej (wady wymowy, błędy wymowy, pamięć słuchowa, umiejętność narracji). Analizowano czy umiejętności językowe badanych są różnicowane przez wiek, płeć, liczbę/długość pobytów w ośrodku, cechy środowiska rodzinnego. Badano też związek między wadami wymowy a słownikiem biernym i czynnym. Analizowano czy istnieje związek między wynikami badanych w zakresie poprawności artykulacyjnej a zasobem słownictwa i sprawnością korzystania z niego. Analizie poddano wyniki badanych w zakresie poprawności artykulacyjnej a deklarowaną przez nich częstotliwością stosowania środków psychoaktywnych.
AKTYWNOŚĆ SŁUŻB SPECJALNYCH W SFERZE CYBERBEZPIECZEŃSTWA. ASPEKTY NORMATYWNE
Authors: Bożek Martin
Published: November 2024

W artykule charakteryzowano kluczowe regulacje prawne stanowiące podstawę działania służb specjalnych w obszarze cyberbezpieczeństwa. Analizie poddano zarówno rozwiązania zawarte w ustawach kompetencyjnych, na podstawie których działają służby specjalne, jak i normy prawne zawarte w ustawach szczególnych, w tym w ustawie o krajowym systemie cy-berbezpieczeństwa. Efekty stosowania tych regulacji w praktyce zilustrowano danymi wynikającymi z corocznych raportów o stanie bezpieczeństwa cyberprzestrzeni RP, publikowanymi przez CSIRT GOV prowadzony przez Szefa Agencji Bezpieczeństwa Wewnętrznego. Analiza stanu prawnego, aktualnie obowiązującego w zakresie aktywności służb specjalnych w ceber-przestrzeni, umożliwiła również na wskazanie postulatów de lege lata. Jako powody koniecznych zmian w tym zakresie podano dwa kluczowe. Po pierwsze, przepisy kompetencyjne, na podstawie których służby specjalne realizują zadania w cebrprzestrzeni, znajdują się w aktach prawnych odnoszących się do różnych aspektów bezpieczeństwa państwa. I co gorsza, o ochronie cyberbezpieczeństwa jako zadaniu służb na gruncie tych regulacji mówi się niejako przy okazji. Prawodawca – postępując w ten sposób – nie dostrzega wagi zagrożenia, jaki wiąże się z cyfryzacją życia publicznego. Po drugie, służby specjalne obarcza się zadaniem ochrony cyberbezpieczeństwa ponieważ są „specjalne”. Specjalne – czyli jakie? Poza wszystkim, skuteczne! Trudno zaś mówić o skuteczności służb specjalnych, jeśli mają się zajmować na podstawie decyzji prawodawcy różnorodnymi aspektami bezpieczeństw państwa bez potrzebnej w takich wypadkach specjalizacji. Wniosek. Zmiana prawa, które ma służyć zapewnieniu cyberbezpieczeństwa RP, powinna polegać na przyjęciu jednej kompleksowej regulacji, a może nawet ustawy powołującej do życia nową służbę specjalną z kompetencjami i na miarę National Security Agency (NSA), która zapewnia cyberbezpieczeństwo w Stanach Zjednoczonych.
Avances en el tratamiento farmacológico de Demodex spp y Otodectes Cynotis en caninos y felino
Authors: Ramos-Checa Nicole Sthefania , Taboada-Pico Guillermo Mentor
Published: November 2024

Introducción: El Demodex spp y el Otodectes Cynotis son ectoparásitos recurrentes en la clínica diaria de muchos veterinarios, además de ser indicadores de una escasa higiene, contaminación, mala nutrición o inmunosupresión, que pueden llegar a producir mucho malestar a nuestros pacientes en el ámbito dermatológico, y ser un real problema cuando no se realiza la aplicación adecuados de fármacos y protocolos a seguir. Objetivo: Analizar los últimos avances obtenidos respecto al tratamiento farmacológico contra estos ectoparásitos, que afectan tanto a caninos como a felinos. Metodología: Revisión de tipo bibliográfica que recopilara mediante un análisis exhaustivo 33 artículos de alto nivel de fuentes como Scielo, ProQuest, Scopus. Resultados: Se determinó que el fármaco más eficaz para tratar Demodex spp. y Otodectes cynotis es el Fluralaner, con una efectividad del 100%. Otras isoxazolinas, como Afoxolaner, Sarolaner y Lotilaner, también son efectivas, pero requieren tres dosis mensuales para Demodex spp. y dos para Otodectes cynotis. Fluralaner se destaca por su duración de 12 semanas. En cuanto a los costos de los tratamientos acaricidas, no se observaron diferencias significativas, ya que la mayoría de las marcas ofrecen precios similares. Conclusión: Las isoxazolinas son el tratamiento actual más empleado por su seguridad, eficacia y durabilidad en el tratamiento de ácaros del tipo Demodex spp y Otodectes cynotis, su uso debe ser orientado previo un análisis del paciente y de las consideraciones que tome el médico veterinario al momento del tratamiento.
DISPOSITIVOS LEGAIS DA SCIH, UTI E A REGULAÇÃO DA CECISS/FVS-AM COMO FATOR DE REDUÇÃO DOS VALORES DE INDICADORES DE INFECÇÃO HOSPITALAR
Authors: Oliveira Alexsandro Sampaio de , Silva Michelli Domingos da , Garcia Jeferson Esteves , Dias Marcos André Filgueiras , Sales Carla Lohana Bindá de , Figueiredo Pollyanna Cabral Pizzi de , Muranaka Luciane Sayuri de Souza , Medeiros Viviane , Costa Junior Carlos Roberto , Vidal Maria da Conceição Feitosa , Santos Filho Nelio
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: compreender a relação legal, normativa entre a CCIH e UTI dos hospitais do município de Manaus e a Comissão Estadual de Prevenção e Controle de Infecção em Serviços de Saúde da Fundação de Vigilância em Saúde do Amazonas (CECISS/FVS-AM), no interesse de promover a saúde visando o bem estar e recuperação dos clientes internados em UTIs, alterando positivamente os indicadores de infecção hospitalar no Ambiente da UTIs. Método: utilizou-se o descritivo, dedutivo com abordagem exploratória com referências epistemológicas sobre o assunto, diretrizes e RDCs, que abordaram uma linha temporal de raciocínio que caminhou do geral para o específico, possibilitando o desenvolvimento de um nível de análise que permitiu identificar e se embasar em material já elaborado constituído principalmente de livros e artigos que abordaram a temática da CCIH, UTI e CECISS, que responderam ao questionamento da problemática. Resultados: a CECISS/FVS-AM baseia-se nos dispositivos legais que regem a UTI e SCIH, bem como regulação e fiscalização dos serviços públicos e privados além elucidar as situações de risco de infecção hospitalar e controle estatístico de ITU, ISC, PNM por VM e Sepse. Considerações Finais: a implementação de diretrizes e resoluções da CECISS junto a SCIH cria processos e procedimentos que visam a reduzir o índice de Infecção Hospitalar nas UTIs proporcionando menor tempo de internação, redução de gastos e o acompanhamento correto dos indicadores.
O IMPACTO DAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE PROTEÇÃO À MULHER NA PROMOÇÃO DA LIBERDADE FINANCEIRA E PREVENÇÃO DO ABUSO DOMÉSTICO
Authors: Bessa Eli Meneses , Santos Matheus Willian Araújo dos , Silva Robert Souza da
Published: November 2024

Este trabalho analisa a vivência da mulher contemporânea em relação à persistência da submissão ao homem, destacando a falta de liberdade financeira como um fator central. A pesquisa parte da justificativa de que, apesar dos avanços sociais, muitas mulheres ainda enfrentam limitações que as mantêm em relações abusivas. Os objetivos específicos incluem a análise do contexto histórico-social da submissão feminina e a identificação das políticas públicas brasileiras que visam proteger mulheres contra abusos no lar. Para alcançar esses objetivos, foi realizada uma pesquisa básica com abordagem qualitativa e finalidade explicativa, utilizando procedimentos bibliográficos, documentais e levantamentos, fundamentados no método hipotético-dedutivo. Os resultados indicam que existem diversas alternativas que as mulheres podem buscar para conquistar sua liberdade financeira e social, promovendo assim sua autonomia e evitando a submissão em relacionamentos abusivos. Essa pesquisa revela a importância de políticas públicas eficazes e de um suporte social que permita às mulheres romperem ciclos de dependência e violência.
A EFICÁCIA DA LASERTERAPIA NO TRATAMENTO DE LESÃO POR PRESSÃO
Authors: Santana Laisa de Souza , Reis Maria Vitoria Calmon Caldas , Silva Graciely Lima Ferraz da
Published: November 2024

A Úlcera por Pressão (LP) é considerada um dano à pele ou a tecidos moles quando são comprimidas entre as prominências ósseas ou a dispositivos médicos, causando pressão intensa e prolongada. Esse agravo pode causar eritema, e perda total de pele, resultando na exposição dos músculos, tendões, ligamentos e ossos.  O laser terapêutico de baixa intensidade (LTBI) é realizado por meio da administração de feixes de luz de baixa potência que atuam diretamente nas células do corpo, ativando a circulação, diminuindo os marcadores inflamatórios, aumentando as células de reparo tecidual, além de fornecer analgesia diretamente no local trabalhado. Desta forma, o presente estudo tem como objetivo demonstrar a eficácia da laserterapia no tratamento da lesão por pressão e evidenciar os benefícios do laser no processo cicatricial da UP. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica nas bases de dados da BVS, SCIELO, PUBMED de artigos e estudos de casos que abordassem o tema. A laserterapia apresentou- se como uma terapia promissora no tratamento de lesões por pressão, auxiliando na recuperação do tecido.
PROTEÇÃO EM REDE DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO: ESTUDO DE IMPLANTAÇÃO E UTILIZAÇÃO DE GRUPOS DE AJUSTES NO ALIMENTADOR II DA SUBESTAÇÃO DE MIRANORTE-TO
Authors: Montel José Maria Alves , Ferreira Paulo Roberto Nunes , Branco Irlley José Araújo Castelo , Pereira Miguel Francisco , Bernardo Astrogildo Pires
Published: November 2024

A energia elétrica é fundamental para o desenvolvimento humano e a qualidade de vida, sendo sua proteção essencial para evitar desabastecimento. O Sistema Elétrico de Potência (SEP) é complexo, englobando geração, transmissão, distribuição e consumo de energia, e requer proteção para garantir a continuidade do fornecimento, especialmente em situações adversas, como descargas atmosféricas. No Tocantins, 89% da rede de média tensão está na zona rural, afetando a distribuição de energia durante o período chuvoso. Este trabalho visa aprimorar as funcionalidades do religador 424R na Subestação de Miranorte-TO, flexibilizando seu esquema de proteção para minimizar interrupções de energia. A pesquisa inclui uma revisão sobre as falhas na rede elétrica, propondo ajustes nos dispositivos de proteção, com base em dados da Energisa, que demonstraram melhorias nos indicadores de qualidade do fornecimento após a implementação dos ajustes. Assim, busca-se garantir um fornecimento energético mais estável e eficiente para as comunidades rurais da região.
PLANTÃO PSICOLÓGICO EM UMA ESCOLA PÚBLICA: VULNERABILIDADE E ADOLESCÊNCIA
Authors: Queiróz Emanuel Ribeiro de , Castro Sara França
Published: November 2024

O plantão psicológico escolar é uma modalidade de intervenção pautada no modelo de clínica ampliada, no qual os plantonistas estão dispostos em um período de tempo para acolher demandas diversas que emergirem em um determinado espaço, como dentro do ambiente educacional. Nesse sentido, este artigo se baseia no relato de experiência de dois estagiários do último ano do curso de Psicologia que realizaram o plantão psicológico em uma escola estadual, no norte de Minas Gerais. O público atendido encontrava-se na faixa etária de 11 a 17 anos (referente ao Ensino Fundamental I e Ensino Médio). O estudo proposto buscou analisar a experiência de ambas as escutas e ressaltar os pontos mais emblemáticos, que foram atravessadas especialmente por impasses da adolescência e recortes socioeconômicos. Para tanto, percorremos os conceitos e a fundamentação de Mahfoud sobre o funcionamento do plantão psicológico e nos apoiamos também em contribuições psicanalíticas para elucidar as dificuldades vivenciadas nesta fase do desenvolvimento.
COMO O PROGRAMA OLÍMPICO DE TREINAMENTO INTENSIVO (POTI) INFLUENCIA NA APRENDIZAGEM DA MATEMÁTICA? UM ESTUDO DE CASO COM ALUNOS DO POTI ITACOATIARA, AM
Authors: Santos Ocimara Barbosa dos , Aleans Deimer José Julio
Published: November 2024

Este estudo investiga a influência do Programa Olímpico de Treinamento Intensivo (POTI) na aprendizagem da matemática, focando nos alunos do projeto "Curso Olímpico de Treinamento Intensivo: Lapidando Talentos” (PIBEX COTI 2023). A pesquisa busca compreender se o POTI contribui de forma positiva na aprendizagem da matemática com ênfase no contexto escolar. Os objetivos incluem avaliar o desempenho dos alunos no programa e em suas escolas, além de identificar a necessidade de reavaliar as estratégias de ensino, comparando os resultados para determinar quais abordagens têm maior impacto. A metodologia utilizada envolve revisões de literatura, pesquisa de campo e análises estatísticas, com sugestões para aprimorar o ensino da matemática. Os resultados indicam que o POTI tem um papel significativo na promoção do ensino e aprendizagem da matemática em Itacoatiara, AM, evidenciado pelas conquistas na 18ª OBMEP e pela percepção positiva de professores e alunos sobre o impacto do programa no ambiente escolar. No entanto, o estudo ressalta a necessidade de adaptações no POTI, propondo a comparação dos resultados dos alunos participantes com os de alunos que não participaram do programa, para uma avaliação mais precisa. Assim, conclui-se que o POTI pode ser uma ferramenta eficaz para a melhoria do desempenho acadêmico em matemática, mas requer ajustes para maximizar seu impacto no ensino.
APLICAÇÃO DE BIOMODELOS DE PROTOTIPAGEM RÁPIDA EM CTBMF
Authors: Gonçalves Larissa da Silva , Silva Gustavo Dias Gomes da , Samara de Freitas
Published: November 2024

A Prototipagem Rápida (RP) é um processo de construção aditiva utilizado para obter protótipos diretamente de um modelo tridimensional. Biomodelos de prototipagem rápida são protótipos biomédicos obtidos a partir de imagens de tomografia computadorizada (TC), ressonância magnética e ultrassonografia. Os biomodelos podem ser utilizados para fins educacionais, na fabricação de implantes protéticos personalizados, não no diagnóstico precoce e nem no tratamento de deformidades faciais, facilitando também a comunicação entre profissional e paciente. Este trabalho é apresentado na forma de uma revisão de literatura mostrando a importância da prototipagem em cirurgias bucomaxilofaciais. Esta tecnologia começa a ser utilizada na área Médico-Dentista, trazendo benefícios para pacientes e profissionais, e seu uso deverá se popularizar, visto que o Biomodelo deverá ser parte integrante de planos e procedimentos de simulação cirúrgica e protética, melhorando os resultados. , reduzindo os riscos e energizando o tempo cirúrgico.
ATUAÇÃO DO PSICÓLOGO NO TRATAMENTO DO TRANSTORNO DA COMPULSÃO ALIMENTAR EM PACIENTES PÓS BARIÁTRICA
Authors: Silva Maria de Fátima Castro da , Nunes Ruth de Souza Silva
Published: November 2024

A cirurgia bariátrica tem se consolidado como uma estratégia eficaz no tratamento da obesidade severa, proporcionando aos pacientes a possibilidade de uma vida mais saudável. Contudo, o sucesso desse procedimento vai além da mera perda de peso, sendo influenciado por uma complexa interação de fatores psicológicos, emocionais e comportamentais.  Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo geral discutir a atuação do psicólogo no tratamento de compulsão alimentar pós bariátrica.  Esta pesquisa é uma revisão sistemática de abordagem qualitativa e a coleta de dados foi realizada através das plataformas Google acadêmico e Scielo, totalizando 11 artigos. O estudo destaca a importância da colaboração do psicólogo em uma equipe multidisciplinar, focando na avaliação das necessidades emocionais e na formulação de estratégias clínicas. A adoção de técnicas como reestruturação cognitiva e programas de educação emocional é crucial para ajudar os pacientes a lidarem com a compulsão alimentar e prevenir recaídas. Além disso, a construção de redes de apoio social é fundamental para um tratamento bem-sucedido, promovendo um ambiente emocional positivo e contribuindo para a recuperação sustentável dos pacientes, com isso, essa pesquisa contribui para a sociedade ao melhorar o bem-estar emocional dos pacientes, prevenindo recaídas e promovendo uma recuperação duradoura, além de reforçar a importância das redes de apoio social.
Integrating Traditional Chinese Embroidery into Modern Clothing Design: A Sustainable Approach
Authors: Zhang Yaqian , Rusli Rose Dahlina
Published: November 2024

The fashion industry increasingly prioritizes sustainability and environmental responsibility while emphasizing cultural heritage conservation. Designers blend style with mindful practices to reduce ecological impacts and preserve traditional craftsmanship. Sustainability is quickly replacing fashion, simply reducing or mitigating the negative environmental impact while focusing on culture. Traditional Chinese embroidery, noted for its long history and intricate craft, allows us to combine the areas of cultural and environmental sustainability through contemporary fashion design. The current research paper explores the area of traditional Chinese embroidery in contemporary garment design, which would allow for cultural and ecological sustainability. Content analysis of contemporary fashion with traditional motifs is part of the research. The combination of traditional embroidery and modern design serves as a part of the cultural heritage and teaches sustainable practices in fashion.
Systematic review on sustainable management of natural resources with smart technologies for food production
Authors: Cajamarca Carrazco Diego , Guanga Casco Edwin Rogelio , Salazar-Torres Santiago Mauricio , Montalvo Zambrano Danny Josue , Layana-Bajana Eleonora-Melissa , Zamora Burbano Winston Fernando , Paredes Godoy María Magdalena
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The environmental problems related to global warming, climate change, and alterations in natural resources deepen the food supply worldwide, so the applicability of cutting-edge digital technology raises viable alternatives for the transformation of the agricultural sector with generative, resilient, sustainable and adaptive practices to meet the challenges of food insecurity and malnutrition. Based on the applicability of intelligent technologies in production processes, processing, conservation, monitoring, simulation, modeling, and management of natural resources to ensure the goal of sustainable development and zero hunger. Therefore, the object of analysis of the bibliometric review on the sustainable management of natural resources with smart technologies for food production was raised, for which the main databases Scopus, IEEE Eplore, MDPI, and Springer were explored, during a period of six years, with the use of the methodology (PRISMA, 2020). To conclude, it is concluded that the incorporation of smart technologies such as industry 4.0, 5.0, IoT, AI, robotics, smart irrigation, satellite imagery, simulation, autonomous learning Big Data, blockchain that allow ensuring healthy, nutritious and sustainable food
University Nursing Students Attitudes toward Care for dying patients
Authors: Alqaissi Nesreen , Qtait Mohammed , Almuhtaseb Juman Omar , Albakri Rawand Jibreen , Majed Za’aqeq Shahd , Imam Noor Bassam , Shaheen Ahmad Nedal
Published: November 2024

Introduction:  Care of dying patients is a critical component of nursing that requires a compassionate and well-informed approach. However, nursing students often exhibit varied attitudes towards caring for dying patients, influenced by cultural, educational, and personal factors. Understanding these attitudes is essential to improve nursing education and patient care. The study aims to explore the attitudes of nursing students at University towards caring for dying patients and identify the factors influencing these attitudes.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 225 nursing students from the 3rd and 4th years at University.Result: Nursing students had positive attitudes towards caring of death 69% and a positive attitude towards caring for dying patients, escape acceptance and death avoidance were significant negative predictors, while moderate acceptance, higher academic level and female gender were significant positive predictors of caring for dying patients. positive relationship according to level of years with4th years.Conclusion: this study explored the attitudes of nursing students at University towards care for dying patients, and the factors influencing these attitudes. While findings show a relatively positive level of attitudes towards care for dying patients, especially the attitudes toward care of dying patients', this could be due to the lack of knowledge and skills about caring for dying patients. However, their attitudes were more positive regarding the care of dying patients, especially emphasizing family involvement.
Kajian Literatur Multi Layer Perceptron Seberapa Baik Performa Algoritma Ini
Authors: Pardede Doughlas , Hayadi B.Herawan , Iskandar
Published: November 2024

Multi Layer Perceptron (MLP), one of the deep learning algorithms, has been widely used in classification problem research because it has advantages over other conventional classification methods. This study takes 15 articles that have been published in research journals regarding the application of the multi-layer perceptron algorithm to prediction and classification problems. From the results of the analysis carried out, the results show that the lowest performance value of this algorithm is 62.89%, the highest performance value of this algorithm is 100% and the average performance value of this algorithm is 91.98%. From these values, it can be concluded that the multi layer perceptron algorithm is very good and feasible to be used in solving prediction and classification problems
Creating Interactive Learning Media On The Adobe Animate 2021 Application As A Means Of Learning Graphic Design At SMA Negeri 3 Tambusai Utara
Authors: Wahyudi Sri , Efendi  , Amelia Chandra Detri , Lubis Adyanata
Published: November 2024

The development of learning media that is able to contain various types of text, graphics, audio and video can help in a learning, one of which is learning media with introduction material to Adobe Photoshop CS3 based on Adobe Animate 2021. This study aims to develop a learning media introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS3 based on Adobe Animate, The development model used in this study is the ADDIE model. The purpose of the study was to Create Interactive Learning Media introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS3 in the subject of Graphic Design produces interactive learning media products that are in accordance with basic competencies, material on the introduction of Adobe Photoshop CS3 which is equipped with video tutorials. So that interactive learning media introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS3 based on Adobe Animatecan be used as a good teaching aid in the learning process at school
Climate jargon buster
Authors: Di Benedetto Grace
Published: November 2024

Grace Di Benedetto presents a short glossary of key sustainability terms that engineers are likely to encounter when reading climate guidance.
Polimerización vía radicales libres In-situ en presencia de nanocelulosa: un enfoque sostenible para la obtención de materiales compuestos
Authors: Victoria Valenzuela David , Morales-Cepeda Ana Beatriz , De La Garza-Tenorio Sergio Alejandro
Published: November 2024

Este trabajo describe las características principales de realizar polimerizaciones vía radicales in-situ (específicamente en suspensión) en presencia de nanocelulosa, con la finalidad de mostrar las ventajas de dicha técnica en la incorporación de este nanomaterial. Es bien sabido que el uso de nanocelulosa como refuerzo en matrices poliméricas está justificado por razones ambientales, ya que, al ser un material biodegradable y derivado de fuentes renovables, no solo permite obtener materiales con propiedades mecánicas específicas, sino que también contribuye a reducir la acumulación de residuos plásticos, promoviendo la economía circular, y aunque la adición de material celulósico de mayor tamaño mediante técnicas in-situ ha sido ampliamente estudiada durante décadas, la incorporación de nanocelulosa en la polimerización vía radicales libres in-situ mediante suspensión para obtener materiales compuestos es relativamente reciente. Debido a que el proceso ocurre en una sola etapa, se convierte en una opción simple y económica para la creación de compuestos de polímero/nanocelulosa, ya que al realizar este tipo de técnica se espera la formación de cadenas poliméricas alrededor de dicho refuerzo, con lo cual se pretende mejorar la compatibilidad entre la fase polimérica y la nanocelulosa evitando la necesidad de tratamientos complicados o la adición de agentes de acoplamiento.
Primary care physician eHealth profile and care coordination: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Jendly Mathieu , Santschi Valérie , Tancredi Stefano , Chiolero Arnaud
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND: Digital health holds promise for enhancing care coordination and supporting patient self-management. However, various barriers, including at the healthcare professional level, hinder its adoption. This cross-sectional study explored the eHealth profile of primary care physicians and its relationship with care coordination.
METHODS: As part of “The Commonwealth Fund’s 2022 International Health Policy Survey of Primary Care Physicians in 10 Countries”, 1114 physicians in Switzerland completed a questionnaire on their sociodemographic and workplace characteristics, digital health use and care coordination practices. Based on their responses concerning the modality, frequency and application of digital health tools, we created a digital health score. Based on responses describing the collaboration with specialists and paramedical health professionals, we created a care coordination score. The associations between both scores were assessed using stratified analyses and multiple linear regression.
RESULTS: Among the 1114 participants (46% women, mean age 52 years), 83% used electronic patient records, 96% used teleconsultations for less than 5% of consultations, and 63% never used connected health tools to monitor patients with chronic diseases. Further, 16% allowed online appointments, 20% online medical prescriptions, 52% the possibility of electronically communicating lists of medications with other healthcare professionals, and 89% the possibility of email or web communications with the patient. The eHealth score was positively associated with the number of weekly working hours, being an internal medicine specialist or practising physician, the number of full-time equivalents in the practice and being in a group practice setting. The higher the eHealth profile score, the higher the care coordination score.
CONCLUSION: Digital health and care coordination were positively associated. This could underscore the potential benefits of digital health in enhancing collaborative and interprofessional care practices.
Brücken in die Freiheit
Authors: Thöming Jann-Thorge
Published: November 2024

This comparative study of regional history examines the relevance of charitable care for inter-zonal traffic in the social and German political context from 1945 to 1990, focusing on all "Bahnhofsmissionen" in Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, Hesse and Bavaria, but especially on the seven closest to the border. They offered humanitarian and pastoral first aid, were supported by Bonn policy and were integrated into a pan-German strategic process to maintain the perspective of reunification as part of a positive externalisation of the social policy catalogue of measures. Jann-Thorge Thöming is a social consultant and researcher in the field of modern history.
Staat und Religion bei Kant
Authors: Unruh Peter
Published: November 2024

The relationship between state and religion is particularly explosive in the 21st century. How did Kant view this relationship? The book leads from an analysis of the main features of his critical moral philosophy via the presentation of his philosophy of state and religion to the elements of Kant's constitutional law on religion. Beyond the demonstration of significant differences to current constitutional law on religion, it can be shown that there is also much to learn from Kant on the relationship between state and religion. This is the first monograph to bring together a highly topical subject with one of the most important authors in the history of philosophy and is just as relevant for philosophers and lawyers as it is for an interested wider audience.
Natural Disasters and Syrian Refugees: The Case of Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes in Türkiye
Authors: Akar Sevda
Published: November 2024

This study focuses on the impact of destructive earthquakes in Türkiye, specifically addressing the situation of Syrian refugees in the context of natural disasters. On February 6, 2023, two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.5 occurred in the southeastern region of Türkiye, centered in the Kahramanmaraş province, specifically affecting Pazarcik and Elbistan. These earthquakes significantly affected the central region and 11 surrounding provinces, resulting in numerous casualties and property losses. Moreover, the earthquakes had a substantial impact on Syrian refugees residing intensively in this region of Türkiye. The earthquakes triggered a humanitarian crisis for the both host country’s citizens and Syrian refugees. This study aims to address the challenges faced by refugees in the face of natural disasters and provide recommendations for the reconstruction phase after the disaster.
Healthcare Accessibility: Metrics, Assessment, Policies, and Barriers
Authors: Zahidi Kawtar , Obtel Majdouline , Naji Saida
Published: November 2024

This chapter delves into the multifaceted concept of healthcare accessibility, examining how it can be measured, evaluated, and improved through various policies. While terms such as “measures,” “interventions,” and “strategies” are used throughout this text, each plays a unique role in the broader context of health policies designed to enhance access to healthcare. This chapter begins by exploring different metrics and indicators used to assess accessibility, highlighting the strengths and limitations of these tools. It transitions into an analysis of national and international policies aimed at enhancing healthcare access, alongside discussions on local and community-level policies. A critical evaluation of the effectiveness of these policies provides insights into best practices and areas for improvement. Furthermore, the chapter addresses the diverse barriers that impede access to healthcare services, including financial, cultural, linguistic, geographical, and stigma-related challenges. Through this comprehensive examination, the chapter aims to shed light on the complex interplay of factors influencing healthcare access and to suggest pathways toward more equitable healthcare systems.
Agile Transformation: Business Strategies and Best Practices for VUCA and BANI World
Authors: Sagar Vishwakarma Shiv , Kumar Pandey Santosh
Published: November 2024

Organizations today operate in environments characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), further compounded by brittleness, anxiety, nonlinearity, and incomprehensibility (BANI). To remain competitive and resilient, companies must adopt agile transformation strategies. This chapter systematically reviews the literature to identify essential business strategies and best practices for implementing agile transformation in such challenging contexts. By conducting a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), the chapter synthesizes existing research to uncover the key drivers of successful agile transformation. The findings suggest that organizations focusing on adaptive leadership, continuous improvement, and enhanced organizational agility are more equipped to respond effectively to market shifts and customer needs. Additionally, the review highlights the importance of selecting and tailoring agile methodologies like Scrum and Lean to suit specific organizational contexts. The SLR reveals that organizations implementing agile practices see significant gains in operational efficiency, reduced time to market, and higher customer satisfaction. However, it also identifies common challenges, such as resistance to change and scalability issues, which require careful management. The chapter concludes with practical recommendations for organizations aiming to execute agile transformation in VUCA and BANI environments, stressing the importance of integrating leadership, cultural adaptation, and process innovation.
Job Stress and Its Management
Authors: Bagher Hasanvand Mohammad
Published: November 2024

Stress is an unavoidable reality of life originated from various sources, including daily challenges, significant life changes, and workplace pressures. This chapter delves into the nature of stress, particularly focusing on job-related stress, its causes, and its effects on both mental and physical health. Stress is a response to any challenge that disrupts the body’s equilibrium, whether due to external or internal factors. The chapter categorizes stress into several types, including acute, chronic, episodic acute, post-traumatic, situational, workplace, and social stress, each with distinct triggers and impacts on mental and physical health. Job stress is highlighted as a significant type of stress, caused by factors such as excessive workload, conflicts with colleagues, and job insecurity. The objectives of this chapter aimed at reducing impact of stress are: increasing awareness, behavioral changes, stress management skills, problem-solving skills, support networks, time management. Understanding the different types of stress and their symptoms, from physical manifestations such as headaches and fatigue to emotional responses like anxiety and depression, is crucial. Ultimately, the chapter advocates for a proactive approach to managing job stress, emphasizing that while stress cannot be entirely eliminated, its detrimental effects can be reduced through awareness, behavioral adjustments, and effective stress management practices.
Perspective Chapter: Presuppositions Psychiatrists Must Make to Do Most Effective Psychotherapy
Authors: G. Howe III Edmund
Published: November 2024

I explore here several presuppositions that therapists may make when they conduct psychotherapy. These presuppositions often guide the interventions they pursue. Yet, some presuppositions provide greater guidance than others, and some do not always apply. Therapists must decide in these cases when to make critical exceptions. Therapists pre-considering the presuppositions they are making and which should allow exceptions may enable them to provide their patients with better treatment. This piece presents eleven critical presuppositions that therapists should pre-consider when treating their patients. Nine apply to their helping patients make changes within themselves. Two apply to interactions that patients may have with others. After presenting each presupposition, I shall provide a real case example illustrating its application. Finally, following each case example, I shall provide a succinct summary of how therapists might best apply the presupposition in their clinical practice. This focus here is on presuppositions often not specifically identified. Therapists recognizing these presuppositions explicitly and then more deeply considering them should, it is hoped, increase therapists’ success with their patients.
Reducing Poverty by Protecting Properties through Insurance
Authors: Nur Farah Naadia Mohd Fauzi Puteri
Published: November 2024

Implementing suitable protection systems and measures for everyone is one of the aims listed in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to achieve considerable coverage of the poor and vulnerable groups. This encompasses safeguarding different life elements, such as health, economic, and social standing. According to the Centre for Poverty and Social Policy (2023), the net safety measures that protect the majority from poverty include the security of fundamental human necessities, that is, food and property such as housing and belongings. The necessity to protect properties, particularly those belonging to impoverished people, is critical since, in the case of a disaster, this group may suffer more damage and hardship. This chapter aims to unveil the concepts of protection of properties for the poor, that is, house and home contents protection through insurance policies and its role in enabling poverty reduction in particular.
Efficient DNN Algorithm Design and Hardware Acceleration for Low-Level Vision
Authors: Mao Wendong , Zhang Siyu , Wang Zhongfeng
Published: November 2024

Deep learning has garnered widespread attention in low-level vision tasks due to its automatic feature learning capabilities. However, high computational complexity and memory requirements hinder deployment at the edge. This chapter provides a top-down solution for efficiently implementing intelligent image and video computing across algorithm, hardware, and deployment levels. Firstly, we design high-accuracy DNN algorithms for specific visual tasks, exemplified by the first text style transfer algorithm using complex image features. Secondly, we explore hardware-friendly algorithm optimizations and design efficient DNN hardware accelerators for typical visual applications such as image generation, video compression, and super-resolution. Thirdly, we introduce a precision-scalable computing method and an agile hardware mapping framework to achieve efficient deployment of algorithms. We unify convolution, deconvolution, and deformable convolution into an input-adaptive deformable convolution and design a versatile accelerator for various image enhancement tasks. Finally, we provide extensive experimental results to validate the effectiveness of the proposed hardware acceleration solutions.
Volatile Composition of Fluid Inclusions in Gold-Bearing Quartz Veins Analyzed by Solid-Mass Spectrometry: Method and Contributions to the Orogenic Metallogenic Model and Exploration
Authors: Gaboury Damien
Published: November 2024

This chapter provides details about the analytical procedures and examples from published papers of the contributions of this technique to the understanding of, (1) the signification of ethane; (2) the hydrothermal reactions; (3) the water-poor and CO2-rich fluids; and (4) the source of gold. Gold deposits used as examples range in age from the Archean to the Paleozoic era. Ethane was established as an indicator (proxy) of organic thermal maturation at depth. Hydrothermal reactions inducing graphite precipitation in the host rocks and mineralized structures and consumption of CO2 and CH4 were documented in the Otago Schist district in New Zealand, accounting for the low-CO2 mineralizing fluids, and in the Keraf Zone in Sudan, accounting for the various fluid signatures. Water-poor and CO2-rich fluids associated with high-grade gold or world-class gold deposits also result from hydrothermal reactions involving the consumption of water and ethane. Gold transport as nanoparticles or as hydrocarbon-gold complexes is related to water-poor, hydrocarbon-rich fluids and associated with high-grade gold mineralization. The sedimentary source of gold is demonstrated by the presence of ethane, which is a tracer of organic matter metamorphism in deep sedimentary rocks at amphibolite facies, providing gold extraction from nodular pyrite during transformation to pyrrhotite.
Mechanisms and Use of Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria to Improve Seed Germination in Adverse Environments
Authors: Torres-Abe Gipumi , Alejandra Balderas-Ruíz Karina , Guillén Solís Gabriel , Arturo Guevara-García Ángel
Published: November 2024

Seed dormancy and germination are highly regulated processes under the control of various factors, among which stand out the internal balance of abscisic acid (ABA)/gibberellin (GA) and environmental conditions that impact this ratio. Germination determines when plants enter to natural or agricultural ecosystems. It represents the basis of agricultural production, and several agricultural strategies have been implemented to improve it. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) are ubiquitous soil microorganisms that favorably impact plant performance through pathogen control, nutrient uptake, tolerance to stress conditions, and even the production plant growth regulators, which impact both seed germination and subsequent plant development. Seeds germinate as soon as they are embedded and sown, so even when most studies have focused on the mechanisms that depend on plants themselves, it is evident that a better knowledge of plant-microorganism interactions could be useful to improve agricultural production and achieve sustainable and ecologically friendly agriculture. Here, after describing the endogenous mechanisms controlling germination and dormancy, we will update the information about the potential of PGPR to improve germination, and we will give a general overview of their use in agriculture systems to guarantee the food security in the years to come.
Medical Ethics in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: A New Landscape in Medical Practice?
Authors: Simotas Athanasios , Kardamakis Dimitrios
Published: November 2024

Purpose of this study is to examine how AI interferes with medical practice by enhancing medical ethics rules and standards. Also, this research examines how AI contributes to medical confidentiality which stands as a key role of medical ethics to its mandate for beneficence. Another matter is a complete medical diagnosis that demands accurate family history and psychological information about the patients. Qualitative research has been conducted from August 2020 through December 2021 with the use of a closed type of questionnaire including both questions and case studies. The type and form of the questionnaire have been determined by the nature of the medical profession and the very limited free time of physicians. The questionnaire was distributed only to medical doctors and physicians in Greece who were registered as active members of medical associations. Within the context of Medical Ethics, AI can be used to minimize the human error and help the doctor decide according to the best interest of the patient. In the future AI will be even more capable so further research must be under way to recreate boundaries and keep AI accountable for actions or mistakes that have been made under its control.
Band Gap Calculation Theory of Periodic Structure and Its Application in Vibration Reduction of Track Structure
Authors: Guo Wenjie
Published: November 2024

As the construction of the railway network becomes more and more mature, how to operate and maintain it has become a problem that cannot be ignored. Among them, the vibration and noise problems in train operation have become a hot issue in rail transit operation and maintenance. Although the railway track structure has various forms, its laying method has obvious periodicity, so the phononic crystal theory can be used to study the propagation characteristics of elastic waves in the track structure. Based on this, this chapter introduces the phononic crystal theory into the track structure with a regular period, calculates the band gap characteristics under various track structure forms, and studies the propagation law of elastic wave in it, so as to guide the vibration and noise reduction control in the field of rail transit.
Myasthenia Gravis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Authors: Doumiati Hassan , Rawas Fatima
Published: November 2024

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is the most common condition affecting the neuromuscular junction. It is always considered to be a great mimicker, and the diagnosis can be quite challenging. It occurs due to antibodies attacking receptors in the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction. A key symptom of MG is muscle fatigable weakness, often impacting the oculo-bulbar muscles. The disorder is categorized based on antibody status and clinical features. Diagnosis involves patient history, neurological examination, and a combination of laboratory and electrodiagnostic tests. The treatment of MG consists of symptomatic treatment such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, rapid therapies such as IV Ig or plasma exchange, and long-term therapies with immunosuppressant treatments. It is important to remember that certain drugs might induce de novo MG while others might exacerbate MG symptoms.