bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of peer group on self-care behaviors and glycemic index in elders with type II diabetes
Authors: Khiyali Zahra , Ghasemi Afsaneh , Toghroli Razie , Ziapour Arash , Shahabi Nahid , Dehghan Azizollah , Yari Asiyeh
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:

Diabetes is one of the most expensive and chronic diseases of elderly age. Knowledge and self-care behaviors play an important role in treating diabetes and preventing its side effects. This study aimed to investigate the effect of peer group on self-care behaviors and glycemic index in the elderly with type II diabetes mellitus in Fasa city, Fars province.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 100 elderly patients with type II diabetes (50 patients in the intervention group and 50 in control group) referred to the diabetes center. Among the elderly, the intervention group was selected as a trainer based on the checklist of the peer group and was trained by the researcher. In addition to the usual care of the diabetes clinic, the patients in the intervention group received training from their peers for 8 weeks during 8–45 min of training sessions. Data were collected using a valid self-reported questionnaire including demographic variables, awareness, and diabetes self-care behaviors (Summary of Diabetes Self-care Activities), as well as free practice (fasting blood sugar [FBS] and hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c]), which was completed by both groups before and 2 months after the intervention. Then, the data were entered into the SPSS statistical software, version 22 and were analyzed using Chi-square test, independent t-test, and descriptive statistical methods. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

RESULTS:

The results showed that the two groups of intervention and test were identical in terms of demographic information. In the intervention group, before and after 2 months of educational intervention, there was a significant difference in increasing awareness and self-care behavior in diet, physical activity, blood sugar testing, foot care, and medication (P < 0.001). However, this difference was not significant in the control group (P < 0.05). In the intervention group, the mean FBS and quarterly (HbA1c) index decreased significantly (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION:

This study showed that teaching self-care program, in the same way, has been effective in improving self-care behavior and blood sugar index in the elderly with diabetes and suggested that this educational method be used in other chronic diseases.
Risk factors for implant-supported overdenture failures: A systematic review
Authors: Tayari Oumaima , Slimene Wissal , Jaouadi Jamila
Published: April 2024

Aim:

Implant-supported overdenture presents failures. To minimize and avoid the occurrence of implant and prosthetic complications, a number of considerations must be taken into account. This systematic review aimed to point out variables associated with failure rates of implant-supported overdenture.

Settings and Design:

The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were implemented during carrying out this systematic review.

Materials and Method:

An automatic electronic literature search of peer-review articles was conducted on the MEDLINE database by querying its PubMed portal, the Cochrane Library and LILACS in addition to a complementary manual search. Clinical trial (CT), Randomized controlled trial (RCT) and Observational study (OS) from 2018 to 2023 were included. Two examiners, independently, selected studies based on the inclusion criteria and recorded the extracted data. The risk of bias of the included studies was evaluated via the Cochrane Collaboration's tool.

Results:

After the screening and eligibility assessment stages, the inclusion criteria allowed to retain 20 articles: 13 RCT, one prospective CT, three prospective studies, two retrospective studies and one cross-sectional OS. The synthesis of the articles allowed to deduct that the failures of the implant-supported overdenture are variable and related to several factors such as the general condition of the patient, the edentulous arch, the number of implants and the loading protocol, which can be considered to minimize them.

Conclusion:

Aptitude of the dentist and regular follow-up as well as intense patient care can minimize implant-retained overdenture failure rate. In spite of this, this denture remains the best solution suitable for most patients and providing them with comfort, satisfaction and improved quality of life.
African Green Monkeys Maintain Zika Virus Neutralizing Antibodies for at Least 1,427 Days Postinfection
Authors: Haddow Andrew D. , Trefry Stephanie V. , Nasar Farooq , Shamblin Joshua D. , Pitt M. Louise M.
Published: April 2024

We report strong Zika virus (ZIKV) neutralizing antibody responses in African green monkeys (Chlorocebus sabaeus) up to 1,427 days after ZIKV exposure via the subcutaneous, intravaginal, or intrarectal routes. Our results suggest that immunocompetent African green monkeys previously infected with ZIKV are likely protected from reinfection for years, possibly life, and would not contribute to virus amplification during ZIKV epizootics.
Case Report: Obstetric and COVID-19-Related Morbidity and Mortality in Three Patients with Sickle Hemoglobinopathy
Authors: Gibson Shanea , Hunter Tiffany , Johnson Nadine
Published: April 2024

Approximately 3% of pregnant women have sickle cell disease (SCD). COVID-19, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), became a global pandemic in March 2020, resulting in more than 3,500 deaths in Jamaica by April 2023. Sickle cell disease is an immunocompromised state; therefore, contracting COVID-19 may result in adverse maternal/neonatal outcomes. Current literature focusing on individuals of Afro-Caribbean descent is limited. Our objective was to describe the obstetric and neonatal outcomes of pregnant patients with SCD who contracted COVID-19. A retrospective case series was conducted at the University Hospital of the West Indies (Jamaica) from 2020 to 2022. We describe the maternal and neonatal outcomes of three patients with COVID-19 and SCD (including two with hemoglobin SC disease and one with hemoglobin SS disease), with complications including the demise of a mother and a newborn. Vaso-occlusive crisis was the more common presentation. Two patients required ventilatory support. Although previous reports have shown similar clinical sequelae in pregnant and nonpregnant patients with SCD and COVID-19, maternal and neonatal deaths remain possible.
Increased Prevalence of Antibodies to Hepatitis E Virus in Patients with Neurocysticercosis
Authors: Abanto Jesus , Sanchez Boluarte Arantxa N. , Castillo Yesenia , Perez Erika , Saavedra Herbert , Gonzales Isidro , Bustos Javier A. , Abravanel Florence , Izopet Jacques , Madden Richie G. , Garcia Hector H. , Dalton Harry R.
Published: April 2024

We explored the association between serological status for hepatitis E and neurocysticercosis (NCC) in neurologic patients attending a national neurological referral center in Lima, Perú, between the years 2008 and 2012. Anti-hepatitis E antibodies were evaluated in patients with and without NCC, and a control group of rural general population. Anti-hepatitis E IgG was found in 23.8% of patients with NCC, compared with 14.3% in subjects without NCC from a general rural population (P = 0.023) and 14.4% in subjects with neurological complaints without NCC (P = 0.027). Seropositive patients had a median age of 44 years compared with 30 years in seronegative patients (P <0.001). No significant differences in sex, region of residence, or liver enzyme values were found. Seropositivity to hepatitis E was frequent in this Peruvian population and higher in patients with NCC, suggesting shared common routes of infection.
banalidade do bem
Authors: De Almeida e Pessoa Rodrigo Rizério , Santiago Ciriaco Amanda Moanna , Da Silva Souza Isabel
Published: April 2024

O trabalho examina a resposta que Camus dá ao absurdo no romance A peste. Nos seus primeiros escritos Camus apresenta duas atitudes diante do absurdo: a crueldade de Calígula, na peça teatral de mesmo nome, e a indiferença de Meursault, protagonista de O estrangeiro. Mas a crueldade e a indiferença não são respostas adequadas ao absurdo. É em A peste, através do médico ateu Rieux, que Camus apresentará uma atitude mais positiva diante do niilismo moderno: é preciso fazer o bem simplesmente porque é dever fazer o bem. Assim, Camus contrapõe as atitudes do jesuíta Paneloux, que, incapaz de admitir o não sentido da vida, deixa-se morrer, e Rieux que, mesmo sabendo certa a morte de seus pacientes, nem por isso deixa de cuidar deles com o mesmo zelo. E por que o faz? Simplesmente porque deve, sem a necessidade de qualquer justificação, fazendo do bem uma banalidade não carente de bases metafísicas ou apelos religiosos. É a banalidade do bem, que se depreende da atitude do médico, que responde melhor ao absurdo existencial moderno, e não o niilismo do jesuíta que, assim como em O mito de Sísifo, conduz ao suicídio ou a não vontade de viver.
Neurona y neuroglía
Authors: Medina Guillen Leonardo Flavio
Published: April 2024

El texto explora detalladamente la anatomía y fisiología del sistema nervioso, con énfasis en las neuronas y células gliales. Se describe las neuronas y sus diferentes tipos según estructura y función, así como sus partes y procesos de señalización y conducción eléctrica. Explica el transporte intracelular y la conducción de señales, resaltando el potencial de acción. Se discute cómo las señales subumbrales no generan respuestas y la importancia de la frecuencia para distinguir entre estímulos. La sección sobre neuroglía enfatiza su papel en el sistema nervioso central, incluyendo funciones de reparación, soporte y eliminación de desechos. Se detallan las funciones específicas de células como astrocitos, oligodendrocitos, células de Schwann y microglía, así como su implicación en procesos patológicos. En resumen, el texto ofrece una comprensión completa de la compleja red celular del sistema nervioso.
Understandings of Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health in Forensic and Expert Social Anthropology: A Scoping Review
Authors: Rose James W. W. , Tran David Minh
Published: April 2024

Forensic and expert social anthropology (FESA) is a branch of social anthropology that specialises in the provision of evidence to legal-administrative processes, which are overseen by courts and other legally empowered bodies, and which give regard to the social cultures of legally and administratively involved individuals and communities (LAIICs). Despite a preoccupation with political advocacy in the broader philosophy of social anthropology, FESA literature does not typically give regard to LAIIC vulnerability defined qualitatively in terms of social determinants of health, including physical, mental, and social well-being. This paper presents findings from a JBI/PRISMA-ScR scoping review of n=1,674 texts, identifying eight recurrent practice concerns in the relevant literature. Findings indicate that LAIIC vulnerability ranks only sixth among FESA practice concerns. This article serves as a study of FESA models of LAIIC vulnerability and social determinants of health and an unprecedented demonstration of scoping review methodology applied to social anthropological literature.
PENDAMPINGAN KADER DALAM KEMAMPUAN TUMBUH KEMBANG BALITA DI POSYANDU
Authors: Rahayu Sri , Elliyana Dewi
Published: April 2024

Abstrak : Posyandu merupakan salah satu wujud peran serta masyarakat dalam kesehatan ibu dan anak, tetapi pemantaun tumbuh kembang balita di posyandu terjadi pembatasan di masa pandemi COVID 19.  Pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat di Desa Wonotenggang oleh Tim dan  kader posyandu dilakukan untuk  pemantauan tumbuh kembang pada balita guna mengetahui permasalahan yang terjadi seperti gizi buruk, balita kurang gizi dengan mendatangi rumah - rumah yang mempunyai balita. Pelaksanaannya pada tanggal 1,3 dan 5 Februari 2021 dengan metode mendampingi kader posyandu dalam pemantauan tumbuh kembang balita dan penyuluhan gizi balita kepada orang tua balita tersebut. Pada program pendampingan Kader Posyandu ini sesuai jadwal yang telah direncanakan dengan hasil didapatkan respon orang tua dan masyarakat  merasa senang dan puas dengan adanya kegiatan tersebut, diharapkan kasus gizi kurang dan gizi buruk pada balita tidak terjadi di desa Wonotenggang. saran: dapat dilaksanakan setiap 6 bulan sekali agar terpantau pertumbuhan dan perkembangan balitanya.
EDUKASI DAN PEMERIKSAAN GOLONGAN DARAH SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN KESADARAN DONOR DARAH BAGI KARANG TARUNA DESA SANGGRAHAN, GROGOL, SUKOHARJO
Authors: Ismawatie Emma , Maulani Yulita , Asmara Adi Omry Tri
Published: April 2024

Pentingnya mengetahui jenis golongan darah individu berkaitan dengan tujuan klinis, seperti saat terjadi insiden yang menyebabkan individu membutuhkan darah dengan melakukan tranfusi darah. Kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan pengetahuan mengenani pentingnya darah bagi tubuh, dan pemeriksaan golongan darah sebagai sala satu tes sebelum dilakukan tranfusi. Metode kegiatan: dilaksanakan pada 13 Januari 2023 dengan anggota tiga dosen dan delapan mahasiswa. Peserta berjumlah 30 orang. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan tahap penyuluhan dan pemeriksaan golongan darah. Hasil yang diperoleh yang didapat dari tanya jawab dan pengamatan langsung peserta pemuda antusias untuk melakukan pemeriksaan golongan darah dilanjutkan dengan donor darah sukarela di Desa Sanggrahan. Hasil persentase pemeriksaan golongan darah bervariasi yaitu terdapat dengan persentase golongan darah A+ sebesar 42%, golongan darah B+ sebesar 25%, golongan darah AB+ sebesar 25% dan golongan darah O+ sebesar 8%.
PENINGKATAN PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS PENGELOLA PAUD KENANGA DESA BANARAN, GROGOL SUKOHARJO
Authors: Fitriasih Sri Hariyati
Published: April 2024

PAUD Kenangan Desa Banaran Kec Grogol Sukoharjo didirikan bulan April 2023.  Didirikan PAUD Desa merupakan salah satu luaran Desa Binaan di Sukoharjo. Lokasi PAUD jadi satu lokasi dengan balai desa Banaran. PAUD Kenangan Banaran mempunyai pendidik yang berlatar belakang pendidikan Usia Dini (PAUD) setingkat Diploma III dan mempunyai sertifikat mengajar PAUD. Kelompok siswa PAUD dibedakan kelompok usia 2-3 tahun dan 3-4 tahun. Pengelola dan pendidik belum sepenuhnya menguasai pembuatan administrasi dengan Microsof Office word dan excel. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat adalah peningkatan kapasitas pengelola dan pendidik dalam membuat dan mengelola administrasi PAUD. Metode yang digunakan obsevasi, wawancara dan pelatihan pengelola dan pendidik agar bisa membuat dan mengelola administrasi kegiatan belajar PAUD. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat adalah pengelola dan pendidik bisa membuat file data siswa sesuai kelompok umur 2-3 tahun dan 3-4 tahun, data presensi siswa, pendidik dan pengelola serta materi bahan ajar dalam bentuk gambar berwarna, serta pendidik dan pengelola dapat mencetak dengan printer.
CHILDREN AND BLESSING
Authors: Efrosyni-Alkisti Paraskevopoulou-Kollia , Christos-Apostolos Michalakopoulos
Published: April 2024

When a child is born, God (or whatever other force we believe in) smiles at us. In Greece, we have a word that we use when referring to some good luck that is associated with certain stages of our fate. This word is “gouri” (γούρι), essentially a “blessing”, or a “godsend” if you are more religiously inclined. We, therefore, decided to conduct this research because we regard it as highly important to determine and recognise the extent to which having children is indeed considered a blessing, as well as to identify mentalities, traditions, thoughts, views, and even fatigue and pain, not only in people who have children but also those we don’t – either because they never wanted to or because it never happened. These people, our cohort of subjects, are the key that unlocked the way to many beautiful things, as well as to some other, less colourful realities.
 

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EXAMINING THE FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OF DONOR FUNDS: CASE OF MINISTRY OF HEALTH IN ZAMBIA
Authors: Banda Zeleniya Angela , Mulenga Richard
Published: April 2024

This study examines the financial risk management of donor funds using the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Zambia as a case study. The study employs an exploratory case study methodology on a sample of 224 MOH employees. Zambia, being a developing country, significantly relies on donor funds to support its healthcare sector. Prudent management of donor funds is crucial for the sustained delivery of quality healthcare services. However, there has been concerns regarding the financial risk management practices at the MOH in the efficient utilization and accountability of donor funds. From the literature review, it seems no study has been done regarding the financial risk management of donor funds focusing on the MOH in Zambia. Therefore, this study fills this gap. The study findings seem to show evidence of the misappropriation of donor funds exhibited by misallocation of donor funds to unplanned projects or activities. The misappropriations of donor funds seem to be amplified by a lack of strategic planning, lack of coordination, and the absence of effective monitoring and evaluation systems. Additionally, fraud and corruption posed significant risks to donor funds at MOH. Therefore, to mitigate the risks, the study recommends that robust anti-misappropriation measures, enforcement of due diligence on implementing partners, a thorough review of procurement processes, and regular monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded projects be strengthened at the MOH in Zambia. Whistleblower protection and reporting mechanisms should be promoted to help detect and deter fraudulent activities at this Ministry.

 

JEL: H51, I18, O23

 

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THE IMPACT OF SCAFFOLDING, SOCIAL MOTIVATION AND PEER FEEDBACK ON PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ACADEMIC MOTIVATION STIMULATION
Authors: Hotea Maricica , Turda Emanuel Sebastian
Published: April 2024

We live in an increasingly accelerated world. The society we belong to has come to value other aspects of an individual's development. The phenomenon of learning is at the center of the concerns of all teachers, especially because every teacher wants his students not only to say that they are learning but to be dedicated and involved wholeheartedly in this process. This can be a reality, especially when we talk about a strong motivation to learn. Motivation has a very important role in the learning process, we can even say that it is the key to success in education. Our trust in group members exerted a profound influence on our motivation: successful group functioning requires that we be motivated to interact and engage with those around us. Feedback is essential to improving performance and is increasingly well understood, but the fact that it is so absent in classrooms should remain an important research topic. This study aimed to develop an educational intervention program based on scaffolding to stimulate academic motivation among third-grade students. The results demonstrated the fact that social motivation, respectively the peer feedback significantly contribute to the stimulation of students' motivation in the learning process.
 

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ADOPTION OF GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ORGANISATIONAL WELLBEING IN THE GHANAIAN SERVICE SECTOR
Authors: Ofosuhene Daisy
Published: April 2024

Global environmental imbalances have compelled businesses to adopt strategic initiatives towards the preservation and sustainability of the natural environment. This study examined the effect of green human resource management adoption on organisational wellbeing, in terms of employee innovation and creativity, environmental performance, organisational efficiency, and reputation, as well as talent attraction. The study was cross-sectional in nature and utilized a survey instrument for data collection. The study purposively selected 350 respondents from selected firms in the Ghanaian service sector, of which 213 responded to the items. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling analytical method was used for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that the adoption of green human resource management practices has a positive effect on all the variables studied, with organisational reputation having the highest effect. The study has both theoretical and practical implications in the field of human resource management and environmental management in emerging economies.
 

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EXTRACURRICULAR SPORTS PARTICIPATION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINOUS AREAS OF VIETNAM
Authors: Quyet Nguyen Duy , Duc Ngo Xuan , Toan Nguyen Mạnh
Published: April 2024

Extracurricular sports are voluntary learner-oriented sports implemented during non-class hours and suited for the student's interests, gender, age, and physical base. This paper was written to provide thorough information about the extracurricular sports engagement of 872 students from 11 high schools in the northern mountainous area of Vietnam. The researchers utilized statistical analysis and sociological surveys to collect such extensive quantitative data. Six criteria were also suggested to evaluate the circumstances. The findings show that the number of students who regularly participate in extracurricular sports accounts for 23.19%, of which males account for 23.92% and females 22.40%, and over 28% of them confirm that they love and are actively involved in playing sports after school. Moreover, all of the schools confirm that they do organize extracurricular sports for their students and most of them are conducted with the guidance of teachers. The most popular contents of extracurricular sports include shuttlecock kicking, football and badminton. In the 2022-2023 school year, there have been 18 intramural sports tournaments and 10 off-campus sports tournaments held with a total of 1392 students attending.
 

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UMA ANÁLISE EXPLORATÓRIA DA RELAÇÃO ENTRE ANTI-CONSUMO E CONSUMERISMO / EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ANTI-CONSUMPTION AND CONSUMERISM
Authors: Baptista N.
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo discutir a relação entre anti-consumo e consumerismo, dois conceitos distintos, embora inter-relacionados. Para atingir este objetivo, o artigo efetua uma revisão geral dos aspetos mais críticos de ambos os conceitos e termina com uma discussão conceitual das relações entre ambos. O artigo inclui uma revisão sobre manifestações de anti-consumo, os conceitos relacionados de resistência ao consumo e a forma como o anti-consumo contribui para a construção da identidade própria do consumidor. De seguida, o artigo passa a analisar o consumerismo, incluindo a sua relação com o conceito de marketing, como o consumerismo tem sido explorado no âmbito das principais teorias do papel dos consumidores nos sistemas de livre mercado, o consumerismo ético e o consumerismo político. O artigo conclui enquadrando conceitualmente a relação entre anti-consumo e consumerismo e discutindo como estes se enquadram nas sociedades contemporâneas.

This article aims to discuss the relationship between anti-consumption and consumerism, two distinct but interrelated concepts. To achieve this objective, the article undertakes a general review of the most critical aspects of both concepts and ends with a conceptual discussion of the relationships between the two. The article includes a review on manifestations of anti-consumption, the related concepts of resistance to consumption and how anti-consumption contributes to the construction of the consumer's own identity. Next, the article goes on to analyze consumerism, including its relationship with the concept of marketing, how consumerism has been explored within the main theories of the role of consumers in free market systems, ethical consumerism and political consumerism. The article concludes by conceptually framing the relationship between anti-consumption and consumerism and discussing how these fit into contemporary societies.

 

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Exploring Deep Relationship Learning for Regression: A Case Study on Brain Age Estimation
Authors: Mohamed shoaib  , Srithar
Published: April 2024

To understand how the brain develops and matures, an accurate age estimate utilizing MRI pictures is essential. There has been encouraging progress in this area using deep learning-based methods, especially CNNs, which can extract important features from MRI scans. By combining the VGG16 and EDCNN networks, this study presents a new method for determining brain age. For feature extraction, we use VGG16, and for brain age prediction, we use EDCNN. The proposed method was evaluated using the Kaggle repository, a freely available benchmark dataset that includes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images of 562 individuals ranging in age from 20 to 86. Following the preprocessing of the dataset, the images were adjusted to 224 × 224 x 3 dimensions and normalized. Using a broad range of evaluation criteria, the proposed methodology's performance was contrasted with that of several state-of-the-art techniques. Additionally, ablation experiments were conducted as part of this study to determine the significance of various components of the suggested technique. The results showed that the method's performance was significantly improved when VGG16 was used as a feature extractor. In addition, this study found that the proposed method's performance was significantly improved after VGG16 network tuning. The research demonstrates that technologies based on deep learning might help us comprehend how the brain develops and ages. The approach uses EDCNN to forecast brain ageing and VGG16 to extract features. In order to decipher the structural subtleties seen in brain MRI images, the acclaimed feature extraction tool VGG16 is used as a base.
Automated Liver Tumor Segmentation in DCE-MRI with 4D Deep Learning Integrating 3D CNNS and ConvLSTM
Authors: Sriram  , Karthik
Published: April 2024

A state-of-the-art method for automatically segmenting liver tumours using Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DCE-MRI) is shown in this study. This study is significant because it uses a 4D information deep learning model to tackle the hard problem of liver tumor segmentation. A combination of 3D CNNs and ConvLSTM networks, specifically built to capture spatial and temporal information inside the dynamic imaging sequence of DCE-MRI, is what the suggested model is all about. Utilizing diffusion-computed tomography (DCE-MRI) gives a lot of information vital for precise tumor segmentation by providing a complete picture of the vascular dynamics in the liver. The model makes use of spatial and temporal elements by combining 3D Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with ConvLSTM networks; this allows for a more detailed comprehension of the changes that are happening over time. To overcome the difficulties caused by the constantly changing nature of DCE-MRI data, this integration of 4D information greatly improves the accuracy and consistency of liver tumor segmentation. Implementing and optimizing the suggested deep learning model are the main goals of this work. The training and calibration of the model to accurately capture liver tumor characteristics in dynamic imaging sequences is of utmost importance.
Lead-Acid Battery and Supercapacitor Based Hybrid Energy Storage Systems in Microgrid for Energy Control System
Authors: Sushil Kumar Bhoi  , Swastik Rath  , Smrutirekha Badatia
Published: April 2024

Lead-acid batteries are a common energy storage option in modern microgrid applications. This study suggests installing an Energy Management System (EMS) that is managed by a hybrid energy storage system (HESS) consisting of lead-acid batteries and supercapacitors (SCs). Lower operating costs and longer battery life are the goals. Lead acid battery state of charge (SOC) depletion and daily cycle stress are reduced by SCs, which control and supply the high-frequency, power-dense section of the load cycle. But it's crucial to size the HESS correctly, taking into account load demand, available power sources, and budgetary restrictions. This article explains an algorithm that outlines the HESS's energy management control. One of the main advantages of using HESS versus passive systems is that it reduces the overall size of the system. By estimating future load dynamics using load current, the proposed energy management system primes the system for impending changes.
La solidaridad en la gestión de los flujos migratorios internos de la Unión Europea
Authors: OLESTI RAYO ANDREU
Published: April 2024

La designada crisis de los refugiados obligó a replantearse la política
de gestión de la política migratoria y la política de asilo, pues las consecuencias
del traslado de cientos de miles de personas en el espacio Schengen ponía
en peligro la efectiva libre circulación de personas. Entre las medidas propuestas
destacan las relativas a la creación de un mecanismo de reubicación entre los
Estados miembros, de las personas solicitantes de protección internacional. Los inconvenientes
e impedimentos para alcanzar un sistema estable, previsible y solidario
en esta cuestión representan un ejemplo de las dificultades de profundizar
en la política de asilo europea.

Errefuxiatuen krisia bezala ezagutzen denaren ondorioz migraziopolitika
eta asilo-politika kudeatzeko politika birplanteatu behar izan ziren; izan ere,
Schengen eremuan ehunka mila pertsona lekualdatzearen ondorioek pertsonen benetako
zirkulazio askea arriskuan jartzen zuten. Proposatutako neurrien artean, nabarmentzekoak
dira, nazioarteko babesa eskatzen duten pertsonak Estatu kideen artean
kokatzeko mekanismo bat sortzeari buruzkoak. Horri lotuta sistema egonkorra,
aurrez ikusi daitekeena eta solidarioa lortzeko oztopoak eta eragozpenak Europako
asilo-politikan sakontzeko zailtasunen adibide dira.

The so-called refugee crisis forced a rethinking of migration and
asylum policy, as the consequences of the transfer of hundreds of thousands
of people within the Schengen area jeopardized the effective free movement
of persons. Among the measures proposed, those relating to the creation of
a mechanism for the relocation between Member States of persons seeking
international protection stand out. The drawbacks and impediments to achieving a
stable, predictable and supportive system in this matter represent an example of
the difficulties of deepening European asylum policy.
Solidaridad a la carta y seguridad reforzada como coordenadas de la política de migración en la Unión Europea
Authors: CHICHARRO ALICIA
Published: April 2024

El fracaso reiterado de las medidas adoptadas por la Unión Europea
(UE) en el ámbito migratorio ha sido el detonante para proponer un enfoque
renovado en esta materia, a través de un paquete normativo derivado del Nuevo
Pacto sobre Migración y Asilo. Por un lado, la gestión de la política migratoria europea
adopta un concepto más flexible que integra otras formas de solidaridad
para aquellos Estados que no quieren acoger a personas migrantes. Por otro, se
continúa apostando por la seguridad como eje fundamental de las relaciones con
terceros países, soslayando la posible vulneración de los derechos humanos al
negociar con regímenes no democráticos. Desde una metodología cualitativa,
analizamos estos dos pilares para averiguar si el enfoque responde realmente a
los desafíos del continente, que van desde la gestión de los flujos, pasando por la
acogida e integración, hasta el reto de contrarrestar el envejecimiento demográfico
y social de nuestras sociedades.

Europar Batasunak (EB) migrazioaren arloan hartu dituen neurriek
behin eta berriro egin dute porrot. Hori dela eta, gaiaren inguruko beste
ikuspegi bat proposatu dute, migrazioari eta asiloari buruzko itun berriaren ondoriozko
arau-zorro baten bidez. Batetik, Europako migrazio-politikaren kudeaketak
kontzeptu malguago bati heldu dio, eta bestelako elkartasun-moduak txertatu dira
migratzailerik hartu nahi ez duten estatuetarako. Bestetik, apustuak jarraitzen du
izaten segurtasunaren aldekoa, hirugarren herrialdeekiko harremanen oinarrizko
ardatz gisa; horrela, saihestu egiten da erregimen ez-demokratikoekiko negoziazioetan
giza eskubideak urratzeko aukera. Metodologia kualitatiboa erabilita, bi
zutabe horiek aztertuko ditugu, ikuspegi berriak kontinentearen erronkei benetan
erantzuten ote dien ikusteko. Erronka horien artean ditugu, besteak beste, fluxuen
kudeaketa, harrera eta integrazioa eta gure gizarteen zahartze demografiko eta sozialari
aurre egiteko desafioa.

The repeated failure of the measures adopted by the EU in the
area of migration has been the trigger for proposing a renewed approach on this
field, through a regulatory package derived from the New Pact on Migration and
Asylum. On the one hand, the management of European migration policy adopts
a more flexible concept, that integrates other forms of solidarity for those States
that do not wish to receive migrants. On the other hand, it continues to focus on
security as the cornerstone of relations with third countries, ignoring the possible
violation of human rights when negotiating with non-democratic regimes. Using
a qualitative methodology, we analyze these two pillars to find out if the approach
really responds to the continent¿s challenges, which range from the management
of flows, through reception and integration, to the challenge of counteracting the
demographic and social aging of our societies.
Retour sur les relations entre les principes de solidarité et de confiance mutuelle à la lumière des droits fondamentaux
Authors: FONTAINE MARION, ANNA
Published: April 2024

El uso creciente del concepto de «solidaridad» en el discurso institucional
y político atestigua que la «crisis de los refugiados» es ante todo una crisis
de solidaridad en la Unión Europea. Más ampliamente, revela una crisis de valores
que cuestiona la confianza mutua entre los Estados miembros. Este artículo
examina el Derecho y la práctica jurídica para analizar la naturaleza de la relación
entre los principios de «solidaridad» y «confianza mutua». Estos últimos son principios
estructurales de la Unión, como ilustran los litigios sobre derechos fundamentales
relativos al asilo y a la orden de detención europea. En efecto, el díptico
de la solidaridad y la confianza es identificable en estos dos ámbitos del ELSJ, y la
interacción y la resolución de su relación están estrechamente vinculadas al imperativo
de protección de los derechos fundamentales.

Diskurtso instituzional eta politikoan «elkartasun» kontzeptua
gero eta gehiagotan entzuteak argi uzten du «errefuxiatuen krisia», beste ezeren
gainetik, Europar Batasunaren elkartasun-krisia dela. Are gehiago, estatu kideen
elkarrekiko konfiantza zalantzan jartzen duen balio-krisi batean gaudela erakusten
du. Artikulu honetan, zuzenbidea eta praktika juridikoa aztertzen dira, «elkartasun»
eta «elkarrekiko konfiantza» printzipioen arteko harremanaren nondik norakoak aztertzeko.
Bi kontzeptu horiek Batasunaren egiturazko printzipioak dira, eta halaxe
erakusten dute asiloaren eta Europako atxilotze-aginduaren inguruko oinarrizko
eskubideei buruzko auziek. Hain zuzen ere, askatasun-, segurtasun- eta justizia-esparruaren
barruan, elkartasunaren eta konfiantzaren diptikoak bere tokia dauka,
eta bi eremuen arteko interakzioa eta harremana oso lotuta daude oinarrizko eskubideak
babesteko manamenduarekin.

The growing use of the concept of ¿solidarity¿ in institutional and
political discourse attests that the ¿refugee crisis¿ is first and foremost a crisis of
solidarity in the European Union. More broadly, it reveals a crisis of values that
questions mutual trust between Member States. This article examines the law and
legal practice to analyze the nature of the relationship between the principles of
¿solidarity¿ and ¿mutual trust¿. The latter are structural principles of the Union,
as illustrated by the fundamental rights litigation concerning asylum and the
European Arrest Warrant. Indeed, the diptych of solidarity and trust is identifiable
in these two areas of the AFSJ, and the interaction and resolution of their
relationship is closely linked to the imperative of protection of fundamental rights.
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Online News Reports on the Withdrawal of US Troops from Afghanistan
Authors: Xudong Wang
Published: April 2024

This study undertakes a CDA of online news reports from China Daily regarding the 2021 withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Drawing upon van Dijk’s (1988) theory of news discourse analysis, the study examines the discursive features of China Daily’s coverage between April and September 2021. A corpus of 192 reports, with ten selected for detailed examination, offers a thorough analysis of how this important geopolitical event has been portrayed in the media and its ideological foundations. The major findings reveal a refined presentation of muti-angled discourses. These reports politically emphasize China’s stance on the event and advocates for a moral obligation toward Afghanistan’s future and a broad, inclusive government arrangement post-withdrawal and economically calls for policies that consider the welfare of local populations. These findings underscore the strategic use of discourse to navigate complex geopolitical narratives, illustrating the media’s role in ideological dissemination.
The Teaching Design of GIS Planning Application Course for non-GIS Majors YANG
Authors:   Huanghe Science & Technology University, YANG Ke , ZHAO Yamin ,   Huanghe Science & Technology University, YIN Minghui ,   Huanghe Science & Technology University, WAN Ping ,   Huanghe Science & Technology University
Published: April 2024

The course of GIS planning and application is a strong comprehensive course, that requires students not only to master a systematic theoretical knowledge system of geographic information systems, but also to have the ability to apply GIS software from cognition to functional applications, and then to comprehensive and innovative applications. The teaching of the GIS courses for non-GIS majors has the characteristics of theoretical knowledge integration, outstanding practical application, fast content updating, etc. , emphasizing novelty, practicality, skill, comprehensiveness, and real-world combat, and there is a certain contradiction between limited class hours and increased teaching content. Therefore, in order to achieve the goal of innovative and applied talents training, combined with didactical practice, the paper takes the teaching of GIS planning application course in urban and rural planning management as an example, and considers that it is necessary to start from the characteristics of the course itself, based on the concept of “one degree for both genders” evaluation and design, and apply targeted teaching methods and teaching tools to carry out the teaching, focusing on the higher order, innovation and challenge of the course teaching, analyzes the status and role of GIS planning application course for non-GIS majors, builds a teaching content system, explores teaching methods and experimental teaching, implements from point to surface and advances step by step in order to improve the teaching effect of GIS planning application course, mobilizes fully students􀆳 enthusiasm and potential for learning, improves continuously students􀆳 practical abilities and the quality of cultivating applied talents, and achieves simultaneously better professional sustainable development.
Insights into Passenger Transport Choices: A Mumbai Case Study
Authors: Mr. Raju Chauhan  , Dr. Mangesh Panchal
Published: April 2024

Understanding and studying passenger preferences in passenger transportation systems is important to optimise transportation infrastructure and increase passenger satisfaction. This paper presents a comprehensive case study conducted in Mumbai, India, which aims to understand the diverse preferences of commuters using different modes of transport within the city.
Adopting a mixed-methods approach, data were accumulated by means of surveys, interviews, and observational studies conducted across different demographic sectors and geographical locations of Mumbai. The study analysed factors influencing commuters' mode choice, including cost, comfort, convenience, travel time, safety, and environmental concerns.
The findings revealed significant differences in the preferences of commuters, impacted by factors like socioeconomic status, occupation, travel distance, and access to infrastructure. While public transportation emerged as the dominant mode for daily commuting, preferences were nuanced, some demographics prefer private modes like cars and motorcycles.
Additionally, the study identifies areas of improvement in the existing transport infrastructure and suggests measures to enhance the reliability, frequency, safety, and connectivity of public transport services.
The knowledge gleaned from this research provides valuable guidance for policymakers, urban planners, and transportation authorities in Mumbai, offering opportunities to tailor transportation solutions that align with commuters' preferences, thereby promoting sustainable and efficient passenger transport systems in the city.
Long-Term Performance of Ag/AgCl Reference Electrodes for Corrosion Potential Monitoring in Radioactive Tank Waste at the Hanford Site
Authors: Feng Sheewa , Chawla Sandeep , Frye Doug , Evans Kenneth , Sridhar Narasi
Published: April 2024

This work studied the exposure effects of radioactive tank waste on the long-term performance of single junction Ag/AgCl reference electrodes for corrosion potential monitoring at the Hanford Site. Electrodes from three manufacturers with very different designs were studied using open-circuit potential and electrochemical impedance measurements in radioactive tank waste. Post-test analyses were conducted on some failed electrodes using destructive and nondestructive techniques. The intrusion of the aggressive and radioactive chemicals in tank waste through the porous frit materials was the primary mechanism that led to the clogging of frit, physical and chemical degradation of AgCl bonded to Ag wire, and alteration of the internal electrolyte. Radiolytic chemical species such as H2O2 and HNO3 may have also induced the degradation of the Ag wire. The extent of electrode degradation and failure probability highly depended on the electrode design and environmental conditions. Chemicals in tank waste had stronger effects than radiation on the long-term performance of the Ag/AgCl reference electrodes.
Efetividade do tratamento não cirúrgico na recuperação do movimento do dedo em gatilho - tenossinovite estenosante
Authors: Pedrosa Eduardo , Peixer Carolina , Michelutti Luara , Oliveira Davi , Dias Isabela , D'Abadia Lucas , Vaquero Emily , Barbosa João
Published: April 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre a efetividade do tratamento conservador na recuperação do movimento do dedo em gatilho conhecida como tenossinovite estenosante. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar e sintetizar os estudos existentes sobre a eficácia dos métodos não cirúrgicos de tratamento. Para isso, foram selecionados artigos publicados nas bases de dados BVS, PubMed e Scielo. Os resultados indicaram que o tratamento conservador tem um papel significativo na recuperação efetiva do movimento dos dedos em pacientes com tenossinovite estenossante. Essas intervenções não cirúrgicas mostraram benefícios que, em muitos casos, rivalizam ou superam a intervenção cirúrgica, especialmente considerando os diversos riscos de complicações cirúrgicas. Conclui-se que o tratamento conservador para o dedo em gatilho é eficaz e seguro, porém deve-se levar em consideração o perfil e as necessidades específicas de cada paciente. Portanto, a individualização do tratamento é essencial para um bom sucesso terapêutico e satisfação do paciente.
Entorse de tornozelo: fisiopatologia, diagnóstico, causas, sintomas e tratamento das lesões ligamentares
Authors: Vieira Ana , Angotti Fernanda , Sabino Guilherme , Sisnando Heitor , Mendonça Matheus , Adusumilli Ronando
Published: April 2024

A entorse de tornozelo é uma das mais comuns fraturas observadas em unidades de pronto atendimento e é caracterizada principalmente pela inversão do pé, que pode ocorrer o alongamento ou ruptura dos importantes ligamentos do tornozelo. O complexo ligamentar lateral comumente é a parte mais lesionada quando há esse trauma. Esse tipo de trauma normalmente acontece quando a pessoa realiza movimentos de inversão e flexão plantar, que força o máximo de estresse no ligamento talofibular anterior (LTFA), caracterizando a lesão deste ligamento como a mais comum no trauma das entorses de tornozelo. O diagnóstico é feito por meio da realização de exames de imagem, aliado a um exame físico detalhado. O tratamento de entorses varia segundo a gravidade da lesão. Nas lesões leves, opta-se pelo tratamento conservador, consistindo em órtese, terapia manual, exercícios terapêuticos progressivos e crioterapia, a intervenção cirúrgica é recomendada para casos que não são resolvidos com o tratamento conservador.
Espiritualidade em cuidados paliativos oncológicos
Authors: Kaya Beatriz , Aguiar Aline , Lemes Laura , Sachsida Letícia , Monteiro Mariana , Vieira Natália
Published: April 2024

Os avanços médicos prolongam a vida de pacientes com câncer, tornando a atenção aos aspectos espirituais crucial para abordar necessidades holísticas e melhorar a qualidade de vida. A espiritualidade é reconhecida como componente essencial dos cuidados paliativos oncológicos, oferecendo apoio emocional e conforto, mas profissionais de saúde sentem-se despreparados. Este artigo explora o papel da espiritualidade nos cuidados paliativos oncológicos, sua importância integral no tratamento e estratégias para sua abordagem sensível e respeitosa na prática clínica. Para isso, foi realizada uma revisão de literatura nas bases de dados MEDLINE/PubMed, SciELO, LILACS e BVS, em que 12 artigos foram selecionados. Assim, os resultados mostram que a espiritualidade tem sido positivamente associada ao enfrentamento da doença e ao manejo de sintomas físicos e emocionais. O cuidado espiritual é essencial nos cuidados paliativos oncológicos, promovendo melhor qualidade de vida e bem-estar emocional, mas há barreiras, como a falta de definição padronizada de espiritualidade e a falta de preparo dos profissionais de saúde nessa área. A abordagem da espiritualidade deve ser sensível e respeitosa, considerando a individualidade de cada paciente, e é importante que pelo menos um membro da equipe de tratamento aborde as crenças e valores dos pacientes, compartilhando essas informações com a equipe para uma abordagem coletiva no cuidado espiritual. Em suma, a promoção de educação e capacitação contínua dos profissionais de saúde na abordagem espiritual é crucial para garantir um atendimento humanizado e integral nos cuidados paliativos oncológicos, proporcionando suporte emocional e bem-estar aos pacientes.