bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AI in Healthcare: A Survey on Medical Question Answering System
Authors: Hemant Yadav  , Pooja Yadav  , Nagender Yadav  , Chaudhary Prakhar
Published: December 2024

The new era of question-answering systems in information retrieval has the potential to open up previously uncharted territory soon. Information retrieval (IR) is the area of competence for Question Answering Systems. It is useful in several fields, including personal help, healthcare, finance, and education. Instead of giving document lists as retrieval systems often do, the question-answering job aims to recover brief passages of text that answer a question. The fundamental concept of the question-answering system is to emphasize human-machine interaction. It is a method for retrieving accurate answers to questions posed by people. The three separate components that make up Question Answering are Question Classification, Question Pre-processing, and Answer Retrieval. This paper provides an overview of the Question Answering system along with the usage of three basic modules with their detailed description. This study aims to present a thorough review of the state of AI-driven medical question-answering technology.
The Impact of Dating Apps on Hook-up Culture Among Youth in Jaipur
Authors: . Dinky , Dalal Dr. Payal , Sakshi Dr. , Amandeep Pandit , Sharma Komal
Published: December 2024

This paper is an analysis based on survey findings conducted among Jaipur's GenZ population to understand the prevalence of dating apps and hookup culture among the youth. To my surprise, interest was relatively low for such activities. A large proportion of respondents had never used these trends. Of those who did, most used the hook up apps to connect and make friends rather than for dating. The study examines how Indian youths are still far from embracing Western trends such as hookups and casual relationships in the modern context. Nevertheless, there is a visible shift in their outlook, with most experimenting and finding out what best fits their values and preferences.
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN ENHANCING VILLAGE LIFE
Authors: Ranjan Dr. Sanjeev , Ibrahim EmadEldin Mohammed , Kumari Dr. Rupam
Published: December 2024

This article is about the positive impact of technology in the rural areas in particular, in the areas of agriculture, education, health and communication. It identifies major issues of rural areas including inadequate physical infrastructure, access to services and economic stranglehold and how technology solves them. New technologies in smart farming, innovative technologies in healthcare through mobile health, advances in digital learning, and better connectivity are explained with focus on productivity enhancement, sustainable practices, and social integration. It also looks at the barriers to technology such as infrastructure constraint, skills and financial constraint that may affect technology in the rural setting. In addition, it focuses on how governments, NGOs and policy support are involved in the technological development of the mentioned communities. The article gives more understanding of how technology can further support rural development by analyzing present day efforts and examples of achievements. Finally, the article calls on people, businesses, and governments to promote and fund the continued development of digital technologies and solutions in rural areas, so that technology may be of benefit to rural populations and work to close the digital divide.
Análisis de Productividad en Construcción aplicando Lean Construction basado en rendimientos de Mano de Obra en Proyectos Hospitalarios Nivel I-Iv
Authors: Castillo Pinto Ronald Ramon , Parisaca Mancilla Paola , Castillo Pinto Raul Ovidio , Ramos Vilca Wilder , Huanacuni Mamani Willy Miguel
Published: December 2024

La presente investigación se centró en optimizar la productividad en la construcción de la región de Puno, mediante la evaluación del rendimiento de la mano de obra, utilizando la metodología Lean Construction para mejorar la ejecución de obras. El objetivo principal fue analizar la productividad en la construcción aplicando Lean Construction basada en el rendimiento de la mano de obra en Puno. Los objetivos específicos incluyen: identificar los tiempos productivos utilizando Lean Construction, emplear herramientas como Last Planner y Look Ahead para disminuir los tiempos no productivos, y aplicar el ciclo de Deming para mejorar los tiempos productivos. La metodología utilizada fue un diseño no experimental, tipo ex post facto. Los resultados revelaron una mejora considerable en los tiempos productivos en el proyecto "Mejoramiento de los Servicios de Salud del Centro de Salud Zepita, Micro Red Zepita, Red de Salud Chucuito, del distrito de Zepita – provincia de Chucuito – departamento de Puno", obteniéndose los siguientes resultados en partidas clave, relacionadas a las coberturas metálicas del proyecto en promedio 32.70% de Tiempo Productivo (TP), 30.53% de Tiempo Contributivo (TC), y 36.77% de Tiempo No Productivo (TNP), además, el ciclo de Deming mostró un efecto positivo en la productividad. En conclusión, la adopción de Lean Construction en proyectos de construcción en la región de Puno, resultó eficaz para mejorar la productividad de la mano de obra, destacando la importancia de integrar metodologías de planificación y mejora continua en la gestión de proyectos.
Uso de herramientas diagnósticas para el análisis de gases sanguíneos y electrolitos en corderos de la raza Columbia como método de enseñanza práctica en la asignatura de Bioquímica para médicos veterinarios zootecnistas
Authors: Cuenca Verde César , Rico Mejía Eduardo , De la Cruz Cruz Héctor Alejandro , Reséndiz González Guillermo , Sánchez Mendoza Ana Elvia , Cuéllar Ordaz Jorge Alfredo , Higuera Piedrahita Rosa Isabel
Published: December 2024

El estudio e interpretación de los desequilibrios ácido-base permiten al estudiante de medicina veterinaria y zootecnia (MVZ) acercarse a un conocimiento basado en evidencias, lo cual facilita el desarrollo de conflicto cognitivo que a su vez es un recurso fundamental para el diagnóstico y establecimiento de terapias hidroelectrolíticas. Los objetivos de este trabajo fueron demostrar el uso de herramientas diagnósticas para el análisis de gases sanguíneos y electrolitos en corderos de la raza Columbia como método de enseñanza práctica en la asignatura de Bioquímica para MVZ y explicar desde la enseñanza práctica la ecuación de Henderson–Hasselbach para estudiantes de licenciatura de MVZ. Se utilizaron diez corderos Columbia de cuatro meses de edad, machos y hembras, recolectando muestras sanguíneas a partir de la vena yugular y se evaluaron valores como tCO2, CO2, pH, HCO3, K+, Na+, Cl-, Ca+, Mg, P y anión gap. Los electrolitos y el valor de tCO2 fueron evaluados a través de un equipo de bioquímica sanguínea utilizando el disco para electrolitos, el pH fue determinado a través de un potenciómetro y los demás valores fueron calculados a través de ecuaciones matemáticas. Como resultados se obtuvieron valores comparables con los reportados por la literatura, donde no se observaron diferencias significativas entre machos y hembras, sin embargo, el ejercicio matemático e interpretación de los valores permiten al estudiante obtener valores reales para la realización de cálculos e interpretación con el animal in situ. Así mismo, la relación de los mecanismos compensadores y la interpretación del anión gap para establecer posibles desequilibrios ácido-básicos e incluso los parámetros para el establecimiento de una terapia electrolítica.
UMA PROPOSTA DE SISTEMATIZAÇÃO DE CONCEITOS BÁSICOS DA SEMIÓTICA DISCURSIVA
Authors: Matte Ana Cristina Fricke , Pereira Daniervelin Renata Marques , Gomes Silvane Aparecida
Published: December 2024

Este artigo apresenta a proposta da “Árvore de categorias de análise semiótica”, que oferece uma visão abrangente da semiótica discursiva, com foco especial nas categorias básicas dessa teoria semiótica, e como suas ramificações estruturam a metodologia de análise em diferentes níveis, dimensões, etapas, categorias. Buscamos promover a interdisciplinaridade da teoria, destacando duas contribuições significativas: a primeira aplicação, realizada como parte de um projeto de iniciação científica coletiva, e a aplicação mais recente, em uma tese de doutorado. Essas aplicações evidenciam o potencial da semiótica como uma ferramenta interdisciplinar e sua relevância na formação de professores e no ensino de línguas.
O NU DO BOREL
Authors: Schneider Carla Andreia , Batistote Maria Luceli Faria
Published: December 2024

Analisamos a construção de sentidos na fotografia Beleza interior (FAVELAGRAFIA, 2016), pela perspectiva teórica da semiótica discursiva e seus desdobramentos em semiótica plástica, com o objetivo de depreender quais relações são estabelecidas por meio das inscrições de sentidos. Os resultados mostram que a fotografia em análise é poética: a apreensão estética da Beleza interior se mostra como um “querer recíproco de conjunção”; ao mesmo tempo, contesta o olhar estereotipado presente no imaginário cultural a respeito da favela, assina (grafa) a visão dos seus moradores que a veem como seus potenciais são subjugados e os respondem com resistência.
A DINÂMICA DO SENSÍVEL E OS EFEITOS PERSUASIVOS DOS AFETOS NA CARTA “FEDRA A HIPÓLITO” (OVÍDIO, HEROIDES, IV)
Authors: Longo Giovanna
Published: December 2024

Fundamentado principalmente nos estudos tensivos com seus desenvolvimentos conceituais, que permitiram a formalização do universo sensível, o artigo discute como se podem observar, na Carta IV, da obra Heroides, do poeta Ovídio, as tensões internas do discurso, responsáveis por criar efeitos passionais e promover a experiência sensível do sentido. A partir de um exemplo de análise pode-se reconhecer como são mobilizadas as estratégias enunciativas que gerenciam o acesso de valores ao campo de presença, e em que medida essas estratégias promovem estímulos responsáveis por determinar os modos de adesão ao conteúdo com vistas à persuasão.
DIREITO À SAÚDE E O COMPLIANCE ANTICORRUPÇÃO:
Authors: Monteiro Martins José Alberto
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: O presente estudo investiga o marketing como instrumento utilizado de forma global pelas indústrias farmacêuticas para reduzir a concorrência no setor e obter lucros mais expressivos na venda de seus produtos nos mercados doméstico e internacional e o compliance anticorrupção como ferramenta para preveni-lo. Metodologia: O estudo adota o método dedutivo, por intermédio de uma abordagem qualitativa, para produzir informações aprofundadas; quanto ao procedimento, é uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, mediante a revisão da literatura sobre o tema. As fontes bibliográficas incluem artigos científicos e obras sobre o tema; as fontes documentais incluem relatórios internacionais sobre transparência nos negócios e decisões judiciais administrativas proferidas pelo Departamento de Justiça dos Estados Unidos da América. Resultados: Esta análise mostra que são necessárias políticas anticorrupção em toda a cadeia de valor farmacêutica para aumentar a transparência em torno dos principais pontos de decisão e fortalecer a responsabilidade dos atores. Combater a corrupção no setor da saúde é essencial para garantir o desenvolvimento humano e econômico. Um dos desafios é a corrupção e a saúde serem frequentemente interpretadas como duas áreas distintas de políticas públicas. Contribuições: A pesquisa é um estudo relevante para o setor da saúde em âmbito global, pois esclarece as práticas de corrupção viabilizadas por meio do marketing junto aos profissionais da saúde, bem como a vulnerabilidade da população, que é carecedora de informações técnicas.
A MIDIATIZAÇÃO PUNITIVA SOB A LENTE DAS MEDIAÇÕES CULTURAIS:
Authors: Araújo e Pinto Franco Dani , Flores Taipina Thales
Published: December 2024

Este trabalho explora a midiatização punitiva, um fenômeno em que a mídia reconfigura a percepção pública e os processos judiciais dentro de um contexto cultural complexo. Utilizando uma abordagem de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, o estudo mergulha nas teorias de midiatização de Stig Hjarvard, os processos de comunicação de José Luiz Braga e as mediações culturais de Martín-Barbero para oferecer uma análise crítica das interações entre mídia, cultura e justiça. Analisa-se como a lógica midiática se infiltra no sistema judiciário, transformando a administração da justiça numa era dominada pela cultura visual e espetacularização, e quais são as consequências para a democracia, a ética jornalística e os direitos humanos. Os resultados indicam que a midiatização punitiva é um processo dialético que não só molda a administração da justiça, mas também é moldado por ela, influenciando as expectativas e percepções culturais e sociais. O estudo conclui que a interação entre mídia, cultura e justiça é crucial para entender as dinâmicas da realidade jurídica contemporânea, e que as teorias aplicadas proporcionam reflexões importantes para futuras investigações sobre as implicações da midiatização punitiva na sociedade. Este estudo destaca a necessidade de um equilíbrio entre a liberdade de expressão e a proteção dos direitos fundamentais, sugerindo caminhos para uma prática judicial e midiática que promova a justiça e a equidade.
KEYSTROKE DYNAMICS FEATURES IN FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION:
Authors: Tsvetkova Anna D. , Bakhteev Dmitriy V.
Published: December 2024

This article discusses the use of typing dynamics, or individual typing style, as a form of biometric identification. It is found that keystroke dynamics has great forensic identification potential, particularly in the detection and investigation of cybercrimes. The study examines different characteristics of keystroke dynamics, such as key press time and release latency, through an experiment that collects typing data from 9 students. The results suggest that, although keystroke dynamics can be influenced by factors such as keyboard type, a set of typing characteristics can be used to accurately identify individuals, paving the way for advancements in the forensic application of this technology.
CIÊNCIAS JURÍDICAS HUMANÍSTICAS:
Authors: Barreto Ricardo de Macedo Menna
Published: December 2024

Este artigo propõe uma reflexão sobre a investigação fundamental em Direito, que, segundo Paulo Ferreira da Cunha, tem um nome próprio: ciências jurídicas humanísticas. Aborda um problema identificado há cinco décadas por Francisco Puy em Espanha e retomado por Sebastião Cruz e Paulo Ferreira da Cunha em Portugal: o deslocamento, redução ou exclusão das ciências jurídicas humanísticas dos planos de ensino dos cursos de Direito, que tem vindo a criar um cenário de “esterilidade epistemológica”. Quando não excluídas, essas ciências são atacadas ou são objeto de desconsideração por muitos juristas práticos e estudantes, que reproduzem irrefletida e cegamente uma postura de sobrevalorização do saber dogmático-jurídico em detrimento do conhecimento jurídico-humanístico. O objetivo é, pois, resgatar o papel das ciências jurídicas humanísticas no ensino jurídico, além de apresentar os principais argumentos em defesa de Puy, Cruz e Cunha.
Personality Traits, General Self Efficacy, and Academic Performance among Madrassah Students
Authors: Bibi Ayesha , Shahzadi Namra , Toor Muneeb Ahmed
Published: December 2024

Aim of the Study: This study investigated the relationship between Personality Traits, Self-Efficacy and Academic Performances among Madrassah Students.
Methodology: A Cross-Sectional Survey Research Design was used to gather the data. Madrassah Students were the targeted population for the study. Participants were recruited through a non-random convenient sampling technique. Nonrandom Convenient sampling technique was used to collect data.
Findings: The findings of this study showed that the relationship between Big Five Inventory and General Self-Efficacy was statistically significant. There is a substantial relationship between General Self-Efficacy and Academic Performance. Results showed that there was no gender-specific statistically difference between the Big Five Inventory and General Self-Efficacy.  
Conclusion: It was concluded that there is a significant positive relationship between personality traits, general self-efficacy, and academic performance. Personality traits significantly predict general self-efficacy and general self-efficacy significantly predicts academic performance with no gender differences
Cognitive Drive Shapes Media Consumption Patterns among Academics in Pakistan
Authors: Tariq Naeem Ullah , Yousaf Muhammad
Published: December 2024

Aim of the Study: This study investigates how cognitive drives influence media consumption patterns among mass communication academics in Pakistan. Employing Uses and Gratifications theory as a conceptual framework, the research examines the ways in which intellectual curiosity, professional development needs, and social interaction motives drive media usage within the academic community.
Methodology: This study has adopted a cross-sectional research design to collect data from 160 respondents through an online survey questionnaire. Target population for this study is academics from different universities in Pakistan specializing in media-related fields. Media academics include professors, associate professors, assistant professor and lecturers involved in teaching, research, and academic activities on media studies, journalism, communication, and related disciplines. Target population is comprised of academicians from various universities located throughout Pakistan from different regions, provinces, and cities across the country.
Findings: The findings reveals that in Pakistan, electronic news media is primarily used by media academics for cognitive needs because they are more interested in acquiring new information and knowledge rather than satisfying other emotional or social needs. Conversely, print media, despite its declining readership, remains heavily focused on information acquisition, highlighting its minimized role in addressing emotional or social needs. Online news media reinforced this trend, with cognitive needs driving consumption far more than affective or escapist motives for media academics in Pakistan.
Conclusion: This study concludes that the need for information and knowledge make most people resort to electronic news media. Print would be of greater relevance to those mainly seeking informational content. The results support the premise that what drives most people to online media is cognitive gratification; affective and escapism motives.
Role of C- Reactive Protein (CRP) and Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) in detecting severity & Predicting outcome of Acute Pancreatitis patients
Authors: Mumin Abdul , Kabir A.K.M. Shahriar , Noor Rifat Ara , Rahman Urmi , Al Amin Abdullah
Published: December 2024

Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease with varied clinical course. It may vary from mild to severe. Early identification of potentially severe acute pancreatitis is of utmost importance. Acute pancreatitis patients with delayed transfer to intensive care have higher mortality. The severity of the illness can be assessed by some early clinical features, bed side scoring systems, or by the CT severity index. But all these have own disadvantages. So a single and cost effective laboratory test is desired to predict severity of the disease. This study determined the predicting value of C-reactive protein (CRP) and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for the severity of acute pancreatitis of Acute Pancreatitis patients admitted in Chittagong Medical College Hospital. The study followed the observational cross-sectional study design where data has been collected from N=40 patient of department of medicine, Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chattogram. After obtaining data from clinical examination and laboratory investigations the enrolled patients were grouped into mild and severe pancreatitis using BISAP score. Patients with BISAP score 3 or >3 were grouped as severe and those who scored <3 were grouped as mild pancreatitis. Then quantitative serum CRP and NLR values of each group measured and mean value of each group compared by Chi-square test. After that the values of both CRP and NLR were correlated with severity of acute pancreatitis according to BISAP score by correlation analysis. Finally a cutoff value of CRP and NLR were estimated for predicting severity of acute pancreatitis by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. According to the BISAP score patients of acute pancreatitis were distributed in mild to moderate and severe categories. Among them each categories were distributed according to the CRP level. The result found that most of the severe cases in BISAP score also had CRP level >90 mg/L level (20%), which is statistically significant (P value <0.05). It also found that majority of the mild to moderate cases in BISAP score had CRP level <90 mg/L (72.5%), which is also statistically significant (P value <0.05). The study revealed elevation of CRP and NLR both correlate with the number of BISAP score and thus severity of acute pancreatitis.
Dylematy sektora ciepła systemowego, czyli kilka słów o konkurencji i monopolu w ciepłownictwie
Authors:   Uniwersytet Łódzki, Wydział Prawa i Administracji, Kraśniewski Marcin
Published: December 2024

Dylemat sektora ciepła systemowego sprowadza się do zakresu ingerencji Prezesa Urzędu Ochrony Konkurencji i Konsumentów oraz Prezesa Urzędu Regulacji Energetyki w funkcjonowanie przedsiębiorstw ciepłowniczych. Artykuł stawia tezę, że pomimo działań liberalizujących w sektorze ciepła systemowego, występuje monopol naturalny, co przesądza o prymacie Prezesa URE jako regulatora tego sektora, a jednocześnie o ograniczonym zakresie oddziaływania Prezesa UOKiK jako organu antymonopolowego. Celem artykułu jest – po pierwsze – zdefiniowanie samego pojęcia „regulacja gospodarcza”, której instytucjonalnym elementem jest Prezes URE. Po drugie, wykazanie występowania monopolu w sektorze ciepła systemowego w Polsce. Po trzecie, wreszcie, określenie zakresu kompetencji Prezesa URE i Prezesa UOKiK w sektorze ciepła systemowego.
Szanse i kierunki transformacji ciepłownictwa systemowego w Polsce
Authors:   Uniwersytet Łódzki, Wydział Prawa i Administracji, Ziarkowski Marcin
Published: December 2024

Polski sektor ciepłowniczy jest obecnie we wstępnej fazie transformacji w kierunku ciepłownictwa ekologicznego oraz energetycznie efektywnego. Wyzwania, przed którymi stoi polskie ciepłownictwo sieciowe są tym bardziej ambitne, biorąc pod uwagę jego bezprecedensowy rozmiar w skali UE. Przedmiotem niniejszego artykułu jest identyfikacja najważniejszych problemów ciepłownictwa sieciowego w Polsce oraz wskazanie szans i możliwych kierunków rozwoju dla tego sektora.
Multicultural Competencies: A 30-Year Content Analysis of American Counseling Association Journals
Authors: Placeres Vanessa , Davis Don , Gazaway Sarah , Williams Nic , Mason Erin , Hsu Wendy , Alsaegh Lina , Quintero Rico Tania , Glover Brittany
Published: December 2024

We conducted a 30-year content analysis (1987-2017) on quantitative literature about multicultural counseling competencies in American Counseling Association journals. Fifty-five articles were coded for leading contributors, specialty, intrapersonal counselor characteristics, training/education curriculum, study design, multicultural perception, and counseling outcomes. We discuss gaps in the literature and make recommendations for counselor education, teaching, and future research.
Enhancing Cultural Competence in Counselor Education through Sociolinguistic Awareness
Authors: Haas Jessica , Walsh Diane , Marroquin Marisa
Published: December 2024

Language plays a central role in building a therapeutic working alliance. Language is essential in building trust, conveying empathy, and creating shared meaning between counselors and clients. Nevertheless, language can equally harm the working alliance if used insensitively or without awareness of cultural and social differences. Sociolinguistic awareness emphasizes the interpretational nature of language and how it can unintentionally perpetuate discrimination against marginalized identities. Counselor educators can utilize sociolinguistic principles to model and teach the significance of language in counseling and its relationship to multicultural competency and cultural humility. The article highlights how clients' language may connect to their social perspective and identity expression and how language can be used by the counselor to avoid misunderstandings, microaggressions, or aggressions.
Bim and procurement data integration in industrialized construction using artificial intelligence Authors
Authors: Pino Álvarez Thomas , Barkokebas Beda , Prieto Ibáñez Andrés José , Bastos Costa Dayana
Published: December 2024

Industrialized construction (IC) has experienced significant achievements in the development of innovative construction methods in response to the demands of the construction industry. In this context, building information modeling (BIM) integrates and manages data throughout prefabrication phases (design, bid, and procurement) within an IC project. However, manual tasks such as data transfer between BIM models and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems results in delays and errors due to the constant change of versions and large data flow between the involved parties. In this context, this research proposes the implementation of novel methods based on artificial intelligence (AI) to integrate the required information contained in elements in the BIM model with construction materials databases normally managed by ERP systems to procure and purchase materials in IC enterprises. Using a case study approach, this research presents a workflow with the proposed methods whereas the results show that 81.57% of the elements were successfully identified, leading to a 63.47% reduction in the time compared to the manual assignment approach. Despite classifying a considerable percentage of the elements, it was identified that the implemented workflow depends on manual-dependent tasks during the design phase, such as modeling methodologies. This research contributes by providing new methods to improve IC projects and and is expected to contribute to future research related to AI-based.
Comparative Study of Visual Programming Procedures for 3D Concrete Printing of Different Geometric Shapes
Authors: Forcael Eric , Alucema Elena , Burkart Adolfo , García-Alvarado Rodrigo , Sepúlveda-Morales Javier , Martínez Eder
Published: December 2024

3D concrete printing offers significant advantages over traditional construction methods, including eliminating formwork and facilitating the production of complex designs. However, challenges remain in optimizing the computational design processes for printing different geometries. This research presents a comparative analysis of visual programming routines used in 3D concrete printing for sixteen different geometries, focusing on the printing times of a robotic arm. The results show that although some geometries are printed faster than others, the differences in printing times are not significant. These findings suggest that architects, engineers, and constructors can confidently pursue increasingly complex shapes without being constrained by geometric complexity, thereby expanding the creative potential of 3D concrete printing.
Proposal for integrating drone images and BIM in educational public buildings to support maintenance management
Authors: Oliveira Sena Rafael , Souza Silva Alisson , Sampaio Melo Reymard Sávio , Bastos Costa Dayana
Published: December 2024

Educational public buildings face challenges in the maintenance management (MM) of their envelopes due to the need for more information about the built asset and the absence of standardized and transparent processes. This study proposes a preliminary method to integrate drone images and BIM to support the MM of educational public buildings with low digital maturity. This investigation adopted a case study approach. The main stages involved a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and a Case Study in a public university, including inspections of ten buildings and a questionnaire administered to the MM team. The SLR revealed a need for studies in contexts with low digital maturity, emphasizing using expensive and complex tools. The case study identified maintenance failures and the need for clear guidelines. Interviews confirmed the need for a preventive culture and a shortage of skilled labor. These insights supported the preliminary proposal for integrating drone images and BIM in educational buildings to support maintenance management. The following steps include implementing and evaluating the process in two case studies to improve transparency and efficiency in MM.
Development of a collaborative design management system for enhancing building project efficiency
Authors: Herrera Rodrigo , Castañeda Karen
Published: December 2024

The construction industry often faces substantial challenges during the design phase, characterized by poor communication, inadequate documentation, and inefficient information management. These issues create a need for more effective tools to manage the complexity of design processes in building projects. To address this gap, this study proposes the development of a Collaborative Design Management System (CDMS) aimed at improving communication, coordination, and overall performance in multidisciplinary design teams. The CDMS integrates methodologies such as Lean, Agile, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to optimize workflows, facilitate information exchange, and track performance through established indicators. The research is structured using the Design Science Research Method (DSRM), encompassing problem identification, literature review, system design, and implementation in real-world building projects. Data were collected from industry workshops and case studies, ensuring a practical basis for system development. The expected results include enhanced coordination, more efficient information flow, and improved design quality, contributing to a more collaborative and efficient approach to design management. These findings offer a practical framework for future applications aimed at optimizing collaboration in design projects. Future research should focus on broader implementation, customization for different project scales, and ongoing refinement of system functionalities to meet the evolving demands of the construction industry.
Assessment of the social sustainability of public housing projects in Chile
Authors: Sierra-Varela Leonardo , Rivas-Ríos Francisco
Published: December 2024

The consideration of qualitative social approaches in public housing projects is not clear in the implementation process. Public agencies lack processes incorporating explicit social criteria for assessing public housing projects. Therefore, the inclusion of social sustainability in early planning and decision-making is limited. This study presents a structural model explaining the fundamental interdependence of social criteria that govern socially sustainable housing projects for vulnerable populations in Chile. For this purpose, a theoretical structural equation model (SEM) was constructed, derived from the application of a survey administered to 188 professionals involved in public housing development. In addition, the model was validated through five public housing projects in the Araucanía Region and compared with other survey methods. A model of ten criteria and 33 indicators was obtained. The results are consistent with other social certification methods (ENVISION and CVS). However, factors such as improvement in family economic capacity, housing committee involvement, and neighborhood functional integration are significant and not included in other approaches
Workforce Sustainability in U.S. Construction Impact of Health and Wellbeing, Diversity, Equity, Community, and Connectivity on Job Satisfaction and Retention
Authors: Bonilla Minerva , Gbiengu Prosper , Nnaji Chukwuma
Published: December 2024

The construction industry is currently experiencing high turnover rates and a shortage of skilled labor, which presents significant challenges to workforce sustainability. This study examines the relationship between key workforce sustainability attributes—diversity, health and wellbeing (H&W), equity, community, and connectivity—and their impact on job satisfaction and attrition intentions among Latino/Hispanics, Black or African Americans, and Caucasian workers within the U.S. construction sector. Utilizing data from 95 fieldworkers, correlation analysis indicates that diversity, equity, and community play crucial roles in influencing job satisfaction and retention. These insights provide strategic guidance for promoting a sustainable workforce through inclusive and supportive workplace practices
Analysis of sustainability in the procurement of public works the influence of the Covenant of Mayors
Authors: Valdivieso Ramírez María Isabel , Montalbán Laura , García-Segura Tatiana , Sanz-Benlloch Amalia , Pellicer Eugenio
Published: December 2024

The fight against climate change is a global challenge that must be addressed at all levels of government, especially by local governments, whose potential to contribute to this process has been widely recognized. With the aim of contributing to the fight against climate change, most of the municipalities in Spain have signed up to the Covenant of Mayors, an initiative of the European Union that has three clear strategies: mitigation, adaptation and the fight against energy poverty. This study aims to identify the main measures that town councils attached to the Covenant of Mayors have committed to carrying out towards this goal and to analyze how environmental sustainability is being promoted through the local public-works procurement. In order to do this, regulations related to public contracting and sustainability have been analyzed, measures contained in the action plans of the municipalities attached to the Covenant of Mayors have been identified and classified according to their action sector. Finally, the award criteria for public-works procurement files were analyzed. The results suggest that the municipalities affiliated to the Covenant of Mayors are working mainly in the area of energy efficiency, while the public-works procurement files emphasize environmental criteria mainly related to the areas of environmental management and energy efficiency, although they receive insignificant weights.
Histopathological Spectrum of Benign and Borderline Breast Lesions: A Crosssectional Study from Vindhya Region, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Agrawal Priyanka , Sutrakar Suresh Kumar , Jatav Jagannath , Rajpoot Parul Singh , . Shambhavi , Yadav Sadhana , Sharma Pushpkunjika
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Breast pathology encompasses a wide spectrum, ranging from benign conditions to invasive cancers, posing significant diagnostic challenges. Most breast lesions are usually divided into benign and malignant disorders, and their prognosis can often be reasonably predicted. However, certain tumours exhibit borderline characteristics and occupy a grey area between benign and malignant, making it difficult to forecast their course with any degree of accuracy.

Aim: To assess the histopathological spectrum of benign and borderline breast lesions.

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study, conducted over a period of five years (January 2019 to December 2023) at Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India analysed 831 cases of breast lesions to determine their clinicopathological features, such as laterality of the breast and gross features. Grossing of the specimens was performed, and details were noted. Tissue pieces were processed, and sections were stained using conventional Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining.

Results: Out of 831 breast lesions, 640 (77.0%) cases were benign, 15 (1.8%) were borderline, and 176 (21.2%) were malignant. Fibroadenoma was the most frequent lesion in females with 419 cases (50.4%), with a mean age of 21.4 years. In males, gynaecomastia was the most common finding in 21 (2.5%), with a mean age of 17 years. The second most common lesion overall was fibrocystic disease 148 (17.8%), with a mean age of 33.5 years. Other benign lesions included inflammatory breast diseases 21 (2.5%), lactational adenoma 2 (0.24%), sclerosing adenosis 7 (0.84%), microglandular adenosis 8 (0.96%), tubular adenoma 7 (0.84%), benign phyllodes 4 (0.48%), and lipoma and hamartoma 3 (0.36% combined). Borderline lesions included atypical ductal hyperplasia 9 (1.08%), ductal carcinoma in-situ 3 (0.36%), and borderline phyllodes tumours 2 (0.12%).

Conclusion: In the study population, the range of benign breast diseases appears consistent with findings from other studies, with fibroadenoma emerging as the predominant benign lesion, followed by fibrocystic changes. While premalignant lesions were less prevalent in present study, a thorough evaluation of all cases of breast lesions is recommended to rule out the potential for breast cancer.
Primary Cutaneous Mucinous Carcinoma: Case Report of a Rare Adnexal Tumour
Authors: Sathi PP , Ramakrishnan Janaky , Ramesh PK
Published: December 2024

Primary cutaneous mucinous carcinoma is a rare malignant adnexal tumour of the skin, with the most common location being the periorbital region. Differentiating this tumour from cutaneous metastases and mucinous adenocarcinomas from other sites can be challenging, and due to its rarity, this tumour merits a more detailed study. The authors present a case of a 55-year-old male who presented with a slow-growing tumour located below the right earlobe. The lesion was clinically differentially diagnosed as either a lymph node or a soft tissue mass. An excisional biopsy of the mass revealed features of cutaneous mucinous carcinoma. The patient was clinically assessed, and the possibility of metastasis from other sites was ruled out. Hence, the present case lesion was diagnosed as primary mucinous carcinoma of the skin. The patient is doing well on follow-up, with no history of recurrence or other relevant issues.
A REVIEW OF AROGYA PACHA (TRICHOPUS ZEYLANICUS)
Authors: TK Jishnu , Behera Banshidhar
Published: December 2024

Arogyapacha (Trichopus zeylanicus) also known as “Kerala Ginseng” is a tiny perennial herb that belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family and has a rhizomatous stem. Kani tribes use the unripe fruits as a highly restorative tonic, similar to ginseng. The Kanis assert that eating the plant’s fresh fruits will keep one youthful, vigorous, strong and immune to many illnesses. Currently, there is no information available on the Ayurvedic use or identity of this. The aim of this article is to review comprehensive literature on Trichopus zeylanicus (Arogyapacha). The literature review was compiled from available published articles relevant to Trichopus zeylanicus. This plant is well known for its historical application as a quick energy booster. Besides its antifatigue property, recent pharmacological studies prove that plants possess many medicinal properties, such as antioxidant, antitumor, antistress, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, aphrodisiac, antiulcer, antimicrobial, cardioprotective and hepatoprotective activity.
RESEARCH INSIGHTS ON AJAMODADI CHURNA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Authors: KR Manaswini , B Pooja , Hussain Gazala , KR Anusha , Sajeev Gayathri
Published: December 2024

Churna Kalpana is an important solid dosage form in Ayurvedic pharmaceutics. In this preparation, clean, dry drugs are powdered finely and sieved
through cloth or sieve. Ajamodadi churna, a classical Ayurvedic formulation, is widely used by Ayurvedic practitioners. Significant number of research
has been carried out on Ajamodadi churna. A thorough literary search through various portals like Research gate, DHARA, PubMed and other journals
to gather research conducted on Ajamodadi churna revealed twenty-eight research articles and two review articles. Among twenty eight research
articles, eight were pharmaceutical and analytical studies, six were pre-clinical and fourteen were clinical studies. Pharmaceutical studies have provided
information on the purity, safety and quality of in-house and market-available Ajamodadi churna formulations. Pre-clinical studies have put light on
safety and pharmacological activities. Clinical studies have demonstrated that Ajamodadi churna is beneficial in the said conditions either alone or in
combination with other treatment depending on the pathology. Based on these researches conducted, it is established that Ajamodadi churna is useful
in different conditions like Shvayathu, Amavata, Sandhi peeda, Gridhrasi.
Digital Dementia: Are We Becoming a Dumb Internet Generation?
Authors: Shil Rahul
Published: December 2024

The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Digital Dementia: Are We Becoming a Dumb Internet Generation?”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.
The Virtual International Exchange of Extreme Productive Factors and Sustainability: Case Study of an Efficient Educational Vector
Authors: Edgeweblime Kcodgoh L.
Published: December 2024

In this paper we investigate if The Heckscher Ohlin Model (HOM) acts as an international hero, imposing an optimal import tax on countries or generations operating within the World Technology Frontier (WTF), and an optimal export tax on countries whose Production Possibilities Frontier (PPF) is above the WTF, in order to ensure an equivalent level of satisfaction for all. Using Agent based Modelling on cross-generation and cross-country panel data I find, when HOM imposes an optimal tax, formal sector (industrialized countries or generations) productivity is at its highest, resulting in a low cost of production, and the volume of the informal sector (under-industrialized countries or generations) is at its absolute minimum, with an equilibrium informal sector output at point A on the Graph 1. Economic agents (local authorities), being rational, formalize their activities to take advantage of the low cost of production in the formal sector(industrialized countries or generations). On the other hand, when the volume of the informal sector tends to increase, and their PPF threatens to fall below the WTF, the HOM imposes an optimal export tax (deprotection) to discourage sub-industrialization. This means, the behavior of local authorities tends to bring all companies in the formal sector whose marginal cost is higher than the market prices, close their doors to enter the informal sector (under-industrialized countries), resulting in an increase in informal sector. In other terms, human capital tends to transform multidimensional trade vertically and destructively, indicating that an accumulation of resources is favorable for current generations (developed countries). Intergenerational knowledge and technology barriers (or knowledge and technology barriers between developed and developing countries) harm long-run growth. Although the accumulation of different resources (physical capital, human capital, natural resource endowments, institutional capital, and wealth distribution), generates comparative intergenerational or international trading advantages and gains, it harms global welfare in the long term. This conclusion is a high-level generalization of the Lerner symmetry theorem, which states that a country limiting imports through barriers tends to discourage exports. We therefore recommend a systematic implementation of the HO model with its basic assumptions as the only economic policies for the nation.
Habitat Suitability Modeling for the Invasive Opuntia stricta Using Remote Sensing and Maxent in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya
Authors: Adionyi Lilian , Adero Nashon , Mutua Samuel , Korir David , Siljander Mika
Published: December 2024

Biological invasions represent a major threat to ecosystem services and products, with the potential to disrupt ecosystems across a broad spectrum of bioclimatic regions. Consequently, it is essential to monitor the spread of invasive species systematically and over extensive areas. Remote sensing and geographic information systems have long been recognized as valuable tools for achieving this goal. This paper examines the efficacy of optical satellite data from different seasons in detecting the invasive species Opuntia stricta (Australian pest pear) within the southern portion of the Tsavo East National Park. Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) modelling was employed to determine the most relevant environmental variables, with a total of ten predictors tested. The results demonstrated that ndvi2017dry, rvi2018wet, rvi2017wet, msavi2018dry and rvi2018dry were the most effective Vegetation Indices (Vis) for detection of Opuntia stricta. The study also found that seasonal variations played a significant role in enhancing detection accuracy. The fine-scale MaxEnt modelling predicted core areas of invasion, yielding a mean AUC of 0.718. Suitable habitat within the study area was classified into high, medium, low, and very low categories, with 51 km² identified as highly suitable for Opuntia stricta growth. Further classifications included 37 km², 83 km², and 3,589 km² for medium, low, and very low suitability, respectively. Opuntia stricta was detected in 4.15% of the study area. From this study we concluded that the invasive species remain a big risk to protected areas especially in the Tsavo East National Park. Continued monitoring is recommended especially in areas predicted to have high invasion in future. This study provides baseline data for prioritizing invasive species monitoring and management strategies.
‘Agricultural Students’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities in Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: V Jayashree , M Ramasubramanian , C Karthikeyan , G Gnanasanjevi , Kamali S P
Published: December 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) potential to revolutionize agricultural practices, from precision farming to decision-making, is increasingly recognized by students. Understanding their views is essential for fostering AI adoption and innovation in the agricultural sector. The research was conducted among 100 agricultural students from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, using a proportionate random sampling method. A well-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on students' perceived usefulness of AI, ease of use, its impact on learning, emotional responses and attitudes towards AI in agriculture and challenges faced by the agricultural students. Mean score and percentage analysis were used to analyse the collected data. The results show that AI improves decision-making processes in farm management (4.52), AI is easy to use for agricultural studies (4.42), AI tools make learning more interactive and engaging in agricultural education (4.54), the idea of using AI in agriculture makes me feel excited (3.73) and students believe AI technologies will play a significant role in the future of agriculture (3.96).  About 85 per cent of students had technical limitations, such as insufficient access to equipment and software. Furthermore, the integration of AI with traditional agricultural practices was found to be difficult for 81 per cent of the respondents. The study concludes that while agricultural students are eager to embrace AI in their future careers, significant improvements in infrastructure, training, and support are needed to fully realize AI’s potential in the agricultural sector. These findings offer valuable insights for educators seeking to foster AI-driven innovation in agriculture.