bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SHOOTING TRAINING OF BIATHLONISTS OF DIFF ERENT TYPES OF COMPETITIVE PREPAREDNESS USING REGULATED BREATHING MODES
Authors: Dunaev K.S. , Zhevlakov E.G. , Farbey V.V. , Yarushin S.A .
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the infl uence of breathing exercises on the shooting performance of biathletes of various types of competitive activity. Based on the analysis of the most eff ective respiratory complexes, regulated breath-ing modes, were developed for use by biathletes before the shooting line. The eff ectiveness of the regimes was tested in groups of biathletes of diff erent types of competitive readiness; “generalists”, “shooters”, “racers” in various intensity zones. The results were recorded in control shooting tests using simulators: coordination, ski simulators, treadmill, bi-cycle ergometer and shooting simulators. The test results showed that the use of regulated breathing modes increases the eff ectiveness of special shooting training, taking into account the type of competitive preparedness of qualifi ed biathletes.
EVALUATION OF THE DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRANSITION OF A STOP TO A STAND IN BASKETBALL AS THE BASIC BASIS OF A PLAYER'S TECHNICAL ACTIONS
Authors: Sorokin S.A. , Makeeva V.S.
Published: May 2024

The article reveals the peculiarity of the mechanism of performing basic technical actions in basketball, followed by the adoption of dynamic equilibrium after stopping and maintaining postural stabilization in the basketball player’s stance. The results of the study. A method for assessing dynamic characteristics using video analysis of performing a stop with two steps and a jump and moving into a basketball player’s stance. After the calibration procedure of the plane of the sup-port zone in the Kinovea program, the length and width of the support area of the subjects were determined on the image of the video fi le using the external extreme points of the subjects’ feet, as a result of which it became possible to fi x the Spopping — Type of stop, i. e. the type of stop: jump (jump stop); right (stop under the right foot); left (stop under the left leg). the indicators aff ecting the qualitative characteristics of the transition to the rack after stopping the changes in the links of the musculoskeletal system in degrees were also evaluated. A number of indicators were recorded, including the time characteristics of the motor action before stopping, including a number of parameters with subsequent calcula-tion of the time of passage of a 6-meter section before stopping in seconds, the time of steps before stopping, the time of steps directly during stopping and the length of steps with the determination of the duration of dynamic stability — fi nd-ing balance after movement and stopping with an assessment the length and width of the support area, followed by the calculation of the support area. The time of dynamic stabilization was determined from the initial moment of support of the two legs of the subject during the stop to the moment of absence of movement of the trunk after the stop. The error in determining the time characteristics of the study was 0.02 seconds at a camera shooting frequency of 50 Hz. After the subjects completed all three types of stops, the video recording was stopped and marked for each subject. The height of the location of the video camera above the level of the. The analysis of video fi les to obtain the time characteristics of three types of stops in basketball was carried out on a computer running the Windows 10 operating system (64 bit) using a free MPC-HC (64bit) audio and video fi le player version 1.7.9 (846eff 0). The measurement of the linear characteristics of the support area of the subject after stopping was carried out using the Kinovea program version 0.9.5. It performed the functions of capturing, slowing down, comparing, commenting and measuring movement in a video file.
Financial Development and Its Effect on Inclusive Growth in Kenya 2000 – 2022
Authors: Mutiiria Onesmus , Nzomoi Joseph , Kamoni Peter
Published: May 2024

Purpose: In the past decade, Kenya’s economy registered an average real GDP growth rate of 4.63 percent. Despite this growth, many people have been locked out of social and economic opportunities, with 19.1 percent of the Kenyan population living in poverty. This has intensified the need for inclusive growth, a growth model that promotes shared prosperity. Several studies have shown that financial systems that function well play a great role in the economy through the provision of key financial services that drive growth. However, there is a lack of substantial inquiry into financial development and inclusive growth in Kenya. This study sought to examine this relationship for the period 2000-2022.
Methodology: The study employed a causal research design and used time series data that was collected from various databases. The level of inclusiveness in Kenya was analyzed using an inclusiveness matrix. An inclusive growth index was constructed, which was then used to empirically test the effect of financial development on inclusive growth. The data was presented in tables and figures.
Findings: The inclusiveness matrix shows that despite positive economic growth rates, there is a low rate of equity growth, which shows that Kenya has a low level of inclusivity. The empirical results show that bank deposits and private-sector credit have a positive and statistically significant effect on inclusive growth. A 1% increase in bank deposits leads to a 0.074% increase in inclusive growth. When private-sector credit increases by 1%, inclusive growth expands by 0.070%. Bank return on assets has a positive but insignificant effect on inclusive growth. The study confirms that financial depth and access to financial services are the most conducive to inclusive growth in Kenya. Other determinants of inclusive growth include initial income, human capital development and macroeconomic stability. The overall findings suggest that financial development can be used to create economic opportunities for poor people in Kenya, thus reducing income disparities.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study has contributed to the ongoing conversation on inclusive growth, specifically on its measurement. The empirical results on the finance-inclusiveness nexus provide evidence-based policy interventions that can help in reducing income disparities and enhancing shared prosperity. The findings imply that policymakers and practitioners need to focus their attention on promoting financial access and financial depth in marginalized regions to create a significant impact on inclusive growth in Kenya.
Entrepreneurial Innovation Competence and Growth of Micro and Small Enterprise in Nairobi County
Authors: Thaimuta Justus , Ngugi Patrick , Nyang’au Samson
Published: May 2024

Purpose: Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are important drivers of economic growth and development in Kenya. These enterprises create employment, facilitate wealth creation and form the backbone for private sector growth and expansion. The numerous challenges facing MSEs in Kenya are both internal and external to their operations. Many businesses are characterized by entrepreneurs’ lack of proper entrepreneurial training, lack of marketing capacity and broad operational capacity, lack of business innovation, inadequate business training, lack of motivation for business and pro-activeness. The purpose of the study was to evaluate how entrepreneurial innovation competence influences the growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County.
Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design. There were 1,236,907 operating businesses categorized as MSEs in Nairobi County by the year 2020. To select the MSE in all the regions in Nairobi County, cluster sampling techniques was employed, first to identify the various MSEs and clusters relevant to this study. Seventeen clusters were identified according to where they are located. 384 respondents formed the study sample. The selection of the sample from each cluster of the study was through simple random sampling. The study used a questionnaire to collect primary data, which was then analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 23). Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis.
Findings: The findings showed that an increase in Innovation competence would result to increase in growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County. The findings showed that a unit increase in Entrepreneurial Innovation competence would result to an increase of 0.622 units in growth of micro and small enterprise in Nairobi County. The univariate analysis fitted to test the relationship between innovation competence and growth of micro and small enterprises in Nairobi County show that entrepreneurial innovation competence explained 31.2% of the variation in growth of micro and small enterprises in Nairobi County other factors held constant.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Theory that underpinned the study was entrepreneurial competency theory. This study recommended that micro and small enterprises should invest in technological innovation to enhance their growth. Investing in the latest software and hardware solutions can help increase productivity, streamline operations, and improve customer service. Additionally, investing in technology can help micro and small enterprises stay competitive in the global marketplace.
Een episode van niet-cardiogeen longoedeem bij een jonge, gezonde atleet
Authors: Bivort D. , Van Bleyenbergh P.
Published: May 2024

An episode of non-cardiogenic lung edema in a young, healthy athlete

This article describes a case of a healthy, active 17-year-old man who underwent an elective endoscopic repair of an inguinal hernia under general anesthesia. After being extubated, he experienced a sudden episode of severe hypoxemic respiratory failure in the recovery room. Eventually, the diagnosis of negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) or post-obstructive pulmonary edema (POPE) was made. This condition involves a non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema which occurs due to the generation of highly negative intrathoracic pressures. The most common cause in the adult population is post-extubation laryngospasm, where significant inspiratory forces are exerted against a closed glottis. Young athletes are at a heightened risk of experiencing this complication because they can develop intensely negative intrathoracic pressures. Given the limited treatment options available, it is crucial to prevent this phenomenon and to promptly identify it if present. Given its rarity and relative obscurity, the authors hope to raise the awareness for this phenomenon. It is a condition that any medical professional (internists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists) may encounter in his or her practice.
Case Study on the Situational Leadership in Addressing Ethical Challenges Encountered by Principals during School Transfer
Authors: Banjal Earshad B. , V. Berame Frances Jay , Cayogyog Alvin O.
Published: May 2024

This qualitative case study examined the ethical challenges encountered by principals during school transfers, using a theory-based approach focusing on the task behavior and the relationship behavior of the school head, and the perceived readiness or maturity of the school employees. Through in-depth interviews with the five school principals from the Department of Education, Division of Davao City, which were selected through purposive sampling, we explored the coping mechanisms employed by principals to address these challenges and examined the insights gained from their experiences. Findings reveal the multifaceted challenges faced by principals, including issues such as resistance to task assignment, ethical dilemmas, managing teacher behavior, ethical minefields in interpersonal dynamics, overcoming barriers in interpersonal dynamics, and adaptation in teacher engagement. Principals employ various coping strategies, such as supportive leadership, leadership strategies, establishing fairness, relationship management, and nurturing professional growth. We recommend enhancing principals’ leadership skills through professional development programs, establishing support systems, fostering emotional intelligence, and encouraging clear communication which can cultivate a positive school culture and effectively address ethical challenges encountered during school transfers, with future research benefiting from quantitative approaches to further understand and mitigate these challenges.
GOVERNANÇA DIGITAL NA GESTÃO PÚBLICA: ANÁLISE DA EFICÁCIA
Authors: Da Silva Cruz Luciana , Alvin da Silva Natiely , Gomes de Lima Tácio
Published: May 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a eficiência dos serviços disponibilizados pelo governo digital na gestão pública. Estudos sobre transparência e governança pública assumiram importância no Brasil e no mundo, especialmente motivados pelos movimentos reformistas das últimas décadas do século XX. Sobretudo, renovam-se e ganham força no início deste século, quando se vê em voga a luta pela superação de déficits democráticos, retrocessos no Estado de bem-estar social, crises econômicas, elevação de taxas de desemprego, redução da confiança nas instituições e nos políticos, bem como sucessivos escândalos de corrupção. Para tanto, será utilizado como método a Revisão Integrativa, tendo como corpus textos publicados nas bases de dados BVS, Google acadêmico e SCIelo. Foram utilizados artigos publicados nos últimos dez anos sobre a temática do estudo para obtenção dos resultados. Os resultados mostraram que a transparência, apoiada nas novas tecnologias, deve se colocar a serviço da população para caracterizar as ações dos gestores públicos, na perspectiva de que a sociedade possa compreender e avaliar suas atividades.
CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA TÉCNICA DE AMAMENTAÇÃO ENTRE GESTANTES DE UMA UNIDADE DE SAÚDE DO ESTADO DO ACRE
Authors: das Chagas Souza da Silva Francisca , Da Costa Amâncio Diná Milena , Fonte de Souza Mauriene , Silva Lima da Costa Ruth
Published: May 2024

O ato de amamentar é uma estratégia natural que fortalece vínculos afetivos, protege e nutre a criança. Práticas educativas durante o pré-natal têm o potencial de capacitar as mulheres a superarem os desafios da amamentação. Objetivo: Demonstrar a eficácia do ensino da técnica de amamentação entre gestantes atendidas em uma Unidade de Saúde do Acre. Método: Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem qualitativa, cuja amostra foi composta por oito gestantes. Os dados foram coletados por meio de grupo focal, e a análise foi conduzida utilizando a técnica de análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Estruturados em três categorias de análise: Conhecimento sobre aleitamento materno; Posição correta durante amamentação e Compreensão da boa e má pega. Os resultados demonstraram que antes da intervenção, as gestantes apresentaram entendimentos diversos e, em alguns casos, limitados sobre os temas. No entanto, após receberem informações educativas, elas evidenciaram uma compreensão mais sólida e clara, reconhecendo a importância do aleitamento materno para a saúde do bebê e para estabelecer vínculos afetivos. Além disso, passaram a compreender melhor a relevância da posição correta durante a amamentação e as diferenças entre uma boa pega e má pega. Essa evolução sugere que a intervenção educativa foi eficaz em preparar as gestantes para uma experiência de amamentação mais positiva e saudável.  Conclusão: A pesquisa evidencia que a intervenção educativa aprimorou o entendimento das mulheres sobre o tema. Isso sugere que uma preparação mais eficiente pode conduzir a uma experiência de amamentação mais positiva, beneficiando tanto a mãe quanto o bebê.
O USO DA FIBRINA RICA EM PLAQUETAS E LEUCÓCITOS (L-PRF) NA ALVEOLOPLASTIA PRÉ-PROTÉTICA: RELATO DE CASO CLÍNICO
Authors: Dos Santos Damascena Júnior Adilson , Silva Lima Gabriela , Souza Figueiredo Júnior Janilson , Gabriele Gomes Cerqueira Sobral Linda , Fernandes Silva Tavares Frinéia
Published: May 2024

O L-PRF é um biomaterial autólogo amplamente utilizado na Odontologia, conhecido por estimular a regeneração tecidual e prevenir complicações pós-cirúrgicas. Na cirurgia pré-protética, especialmente na alveoloplastia, sua aplicação promove a cicatrização e a formação de novo tecido ósseo, otimizando a adaptação das próteses dentárias e melhorando os resultados estéticos e funcionais. O objetivo deste relato de caso foi identificar a efetividade do uso deste material na obtenção de um rebordo alveolar para reabilitação, investigando a aplicabilidade do L-PRF na alveoloplastia pré-protética. Para isso, foram realizadas seis consultas ao longo de um semestre com um paciente submetido a exames clínicos e radiográficos para planejar o tratamento. Após diagnóstico de doença periodontal generalizada, estágio IV, e planejamento adequado, foi realizada a extração de múltiplos dentes comprometidos, seguida pela aplicação do L-PRF para promover a regeneração tecidual e preservação óssea. A partir dos resultados obtidos com o procedimento e ao revisar a literatura, foi possível observar que a técnica utilizada é uma proposta promissora para uma melhor cicatrização seguida de uma adequada remodelação óssea que pode ser reproduzida e empregada na área de reabilitação odontológica.
Surgical Care of a Young Man with a Gunshot Wound of the Abdomen
Authors: Walker ML
Published: May 2024

An 18-year-old male sustained an isolated gunshot wound to the abdomen with an entrance wound in the right lower quadrant. He was transported to a level 1 trauma center from an outlying hospital. He received tranexamic acid (1 gram) during transport. At the time of admission, he was alert and able to follow commands. The initial vital signs revealed Blood pressure - 136/110 Pulse-90 Respirations -21 and a temperature-97.9 degree. An initial FAST was positive. The CXR was clear. An arterial blood gas was performed with a base deficit of 0. The hemoglobin was 11.3 with a platelet count of 138,000. The patient was taken to the operating room for exploration with a unit of packed cells infusing.
Study of Glioblastoma Etiology and Potential Vitamin D Effect on Glioblastoma Prevention and Treatment
Authors: Shkiryak A  , Khanenko S
Published: May 2024

Glioblastoma is a formidable brain tumor, characterized by its aggressiveness and limited treatment options. Despite its prevalence, the etiology of glioblastoma remains poorly understood, with genetic and environmental factors contributing to its development. Recent studies have revealed intriguing connections between vitamin D levels and the incidence of glioblastoma, suggesting that vitamin D may play a crucial role in prevention and treatment. In this article, we explore the etiology of glioblastoma, the role of vitamin D in brain health, and the potential for vitamin D as a key element in glioblastoma prevention and treatment.
Muslim Organizations and Colonialism in Africa
Authors: Adam Abdussalam Alhaji , Akanni Akeem A.
Published: May 2024

Muslim organizations have long played an important role in shaping African societies and cultures. Prior to the colonial era in the late 19th century, traditional Muslim institutions governed religious doctrine and practice, administered religious endowments and supported cultural and educational activities across the continent. However, the imposition of European colonial rule disrupted these indigenous structures and systems of authority. Colonial powers sought to undermine the influence of Muslim leaders and control how Islam was practiced. They imposed restrictions on many Muslim organizations and activities.In response, new reformist and revivalist movements emerged to defend Islamic identities and practices against colonial interference. Cultural and educational associations also grew to promote Muslim knowledge and identity. Some organizations began espousing early strains of anti-colonial nationalism. As African states gained independence in the mid-20th century, Muslim organizations regained legitimacy and restored many traditional institutions. New mass membership bodies emerged focused on social and political empowerment. Today, Muslim organizations play an active role in communities through education, social services and representing Muslim interests to governments, though debates continue around modernization, identities and the relationship between religion and politics.
A Christian Engagement and Interpretation of Ga Rites of Passage and the Kpelelogical Theological Method
Authors: Amarkwei Rev. Charles
Published: May 2024

The paper studies the dialogical relationship between the gospel and Ga rites of passage. There is a paradox in this relationship which only becomes meaningful only by considering its mediation through the person and works of Jesus Christ. This view allows a mutual critical approach which resolves the paradox of the initial rejection of Ga rites of passage by the gospel and their later acceptance after they have been transformed and preserved by the mystery of Christ. In this way, Ga rites of passage become useful in the light of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, while the gospel adds on to itself the contextual elements of Ga holistic existence. The paper looks at how this paradoxical relationship between Ga rites and the Christian gospel underlies the processes transforming the liturgy of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and helping to preserve important Ga traditions and culture in Christianity for of church and of society.
Muslim Dress Code and Its Health Benefits
Authors: Akanni Akeem A. , Adam Abdussalam A.
Published: May 2024

This article provided an overview of the history and benefits of Muslim dress code. It traced the origins and evolution of modest clothing styles prescribed in Islam and explored regional variations across Muslim majority cultures. Key benefits of adhering to Islamic dress standards around modesty are examined, including spiritual discipline, health aspects of loose fitting garments, and cultural identity affirmation. Common types of traditional Muslim attire such as hijāb, jalbāb and abāya are defined. The paper also looked at modern trends integrating Islamic dress principles with contemporary fashion design. Issues pertaining to social discussions on Muslim dress code in the context of religious freedom, cultural integration and stereotyping are critically analyzed.
Antroponimia dieciochesca en Texas: primeras aproximaciones a su estudio diacrónico
Authors: José Armando  , Paredes García Carlos
Published: May 2024

En los últimos años, es bien sabido que algunos estudiosos han abordado la onomástica (Billy, 1993: 5; Rebollo Torío, 1995: 399), sin embargo, lo cierto es que en el campo de los nombres de persona –muy especialmente en el continente americano– aún han tenido poca atención (San Martín Gómez, 2021, 2021b, 2022). De este modo, el presente trabajo pretende atender esta necesidad analizando los antropónimos utilizados en Texas durante finales del siglo XVIII en los 28 documentos de la antología editada por Paredes García (2021) a través de la metodología utilizada por Roldan Sánchez (1998) y  San Martín Gómez (2021, 2021b, 2022) en otros estudios diacrónicos a partir de un análisis de los nombres simples, compuestos y del uso del IVO (índice de variación onomástica) empleado por este último. En concreto, los objetivos de este trabajo son: 1) aportar una primera aproximación al análisis de los antropónimos de este territorio a finales del siglo dieciocho; 2) analizar la distribución del nombre propio de acuerdo a su estructura simple y compuesta para determinar sus preferencias; 3) observar las ocurrencias de los antropónimos del corpus para determinar los nombres más populares, así como los menos comunes y; 4) por último, en la medida de lo posible, establecer comparaciones con otras zonas de dominio hispánico durante este periodo. En los resultados, salta a la vista la preferencia de nombres simples frente a compuestos, la ausencia de nombres femeninos en el corpus debido al tipo de documentos analizados, así como la tendencia al uso de hagiónimos al momento de seleccionar un antropónimo. Finalmente, a partir de estos resultados extraídos, el propósito de este estudio es abrir nuevas vías de investigación y reflexiones que contribuyan al estudio diacrónico de los antropónimos en Texas y otras zonas aledañas que puedan verse influenciadas por esta región para ofrecer nuevos datos sobre la configuración antroponímica de los nombres en español en América.
Electric Motor by using Machine Learning.
Authors: Mahadev L. Naik  , Arsh Aslam Boat  , Rahul Sanjay Gurav  , Madhura Mukund Kale  , Parvez Makbul Kapade
Published: May 2024

This research paper addresses the crucial issue of early bearing failure within electric motors, a common problem impacting industrial operations. It begins with a thorough problem identification and historical study of asset failures to pinpoint strategic sensor placement on the motor casing, specifically targeting the bearing area. Time series data acquisition captures the dynamic motor behavior, with LabVIEW software facilitating visualization through frequency plots and spectral graphs. Subsequent preprocessing involves modifying data structure and computing vibration metrics like RRMS and IRRMS to quantify vibration levels. The processing stage consists of condition monitoring using structured supervised datasets transformed into the frequency domain in MATLAB. Interpretation of results enables bearing health assessment and identification of dominant frequency components. Additionally, the remaining useful life of the bearing is estimated using the Support Vector Classifier algorithm, supplemented by RRMS and IRRMS to enhance prediction accuracy. A machine learning model, developed in Python and trained on bearing datasets, predicts the remaining useful life based on sensor-collected data. This comprehensive methodology aims to provide insights into bearing health, facilitating proactive maintenance and optimizing industrial operations
CFD Analysis of Drone Blade
Authors: Rajendra Ghatode  , Nitanshu Modekar  , Harsh Bode  , Siddharrh Lakhwani
Published: May 2024

Drone technology is seen to be rapidly advancing in various fields and applications including photography, military, transportation, sports, and many more. Therefore, each drone design requires different aerodynamic requirements, which includes different types of propeller designs. By revolving and generating airflow, the propellers give drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) a lift force or thrust. This paper presents a novel integrated study of the aerodynamic performance and acoustic signature of different propellers with a specific focus on the blade twist angle effect. Designed using CATIA V5 and computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations were utilized to examine and compare the aerodynamic performance, Drag and Lift between different shapes of the drone propellers. Therefore, this work falls on the study of the aerodynamic effect of different drone blades
Exposing Deep Fake Face Detection using LSTM and CNN
Authors: Alisha Muskaan  , Nagarathna S  , Sandhya C S  , Viju J  , B Sumangala
Published: May 2024

The rapid advancement of deep learning techniques, creating realistic multimedia content has become increasingly accessible, leading to the proliferation of DeepFake technology. DeepFake utilizes generative deep learning algorithms to produce or modify face features in a highly realistic manner, often making it challenging to differentiate between real and manipulated media. This technology, while beneficial in fields such as entertainment and education, also poses significant threats, including misinformation and identity theft. Consequently, detecting DeepFakes has become a critical area of research. In this paper, we propose a novel approach to DeepFake face detection by integrating Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) with Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks. Our method leverages the strengths of CNNs in spatial feature extraction and LSTMs in temporal sequence modeling to enhance detection accuracy. The CNN component captures intricate facial features, while the LSTM analyzes the temporal dynamics of video frames. We evaluate our model on several benchmark datasets, including Celeb-DF (v2), DeepFake Detection Challenge Preview, and FaceForensics++. Experimental results demonstrate that our hybrid CNN-LSTM model achieves state-of-the-art performance, surpassing existing methods in both accuracy and robustness. This study highlights the potential of combining CNN and LSTM architectures for effective DeepFake detection, contributing to the ongoing efforts to safeguard against digital media manipulation
Off-Grid Power Management System using IoT
Authors: Praise C Cossam
Published: May 2024

The "Off-Grid Solar Power Management System Using IoT" project is a solution to address the energy needs of remote and off-grid locations through the integration of renewable solar power and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. In the face of limited access to conventional power sources, this project leverages IoT devices and smart technologies to create a robust energy management system. The system allows for the efficient capture, storage, and distribution of solar energy while enabling real-time monitoring. Key features include data collection on solar panel performance, energy consumption, and user-friendly interfaces accessible through web applications. This project demonstrates the potential to provide sustainable, reliable, and environmentally friendly energy solutions for off grid communities here in Malawi, enhancing their quality of life and contributing to global efforts for clean energy adoption
Concept of Child Rights
Authors: Mrs. S. Sridevi
Published: May 2024

The greatest treasure in everyone’s life is their child. It can say in another word as god’s boon. A single child can change the world. The child has all the power to mould the destiny of a nation. Every child has boundless courage, zeal, capacity & skill to change the nation into a powerful country. Children can built the nation by investing in them in their early age will provide a foundation for future success in both economically and socially for the entire nation. Child can reform anything in the nation. Every child can bring different changes in the world if they can be guide and support with right time with right path. Children’s are considered as god’s representative and also they are the most innocent person in the world. Children’s are encouraged to do rectify their mistakes instead of punishment because they are the tomorrow’s citizens. So, this paper discussing about the concept of child rights
Smart Medicine Remainder Box for Elderly People with IoT
Authors: Ms. Aruna  , Ms. S Deekshitha  , Ms. Padmavathi K
Published: May 2024

This project focuses on developing a Smart Medicine Reminder Box for elderly people, leveraging IoT technology to enhance medication adherence. The system utilizes an Arduino AT Mega microcontroller to gather data from various sensors. An IR sensor is employed to detect the presence of medicine in the compartments, ensuring accurate monitoring of medicine intake. To provide timely reminders, a Real-Time Clock (RTC) module is integrated, triggering a buzzer alert when it is time for medication. The ESP8266 Wi-Fi module connects to the Blynk platform, sending alert notifications to caregivers or family members via a smartphone app. Additionally, a GSM module is included to make call alerts, ensuring critical reminders are not missed. This multi-faceted alert system is designed to support elderly individuals in maintaining their medication schedules, thereby improving health outcomes, and reducing the risk of missed doses
Enhancing the Value of Library through Facilities Management Understanding
Authors: Mat Noor Noorsidi Aizuddin , Mohamed Nurbaizah , Razali Fitriyah , Yusoff Nurul Syakima Mohd , Daud Siti Zaleha , Wan Ismail Wan Ibrisam Fikry , Deris Farhana Diana , Lee Chin Swee , Omar Mustafa
Published: May 2024

Leading libraries been impacted by a number of significant technological developments and trends, as well as by the difficulties presented by outside forces like the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia has received less money from the government since 2016. Fund allocation for libraries has also decreased concurrently. The reduction on government’s funding allocation has made it difficult for the libraries in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia particularly to manage its operations and facilities, placing restrictions on book purchases and reducing its online database. In managing every facility in the libraries such Perpustakaan Sultanah Zanariah (PSZ), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Perpustakaan Raja Zarith Sofea (PRZS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, the facility manager must use the available financial resources wisely. The goal of this study is to identify libraries facilities management expenses that the library’s management team can reduce. Content analysis and thematic analysis applied in this study in analysing the data gathered from interviews with 5 library staff. According to the findings of this study, both libraries provide a variety of facilities, including a lobby, room, discussion room, showroom, seminar room, meeting room, foyer, 24-hour study room, information search laboratory, database reference room, exhibition space, and audio visual room. Both libraries management expenses, which include library system maintenance, book repair, reference book purchases, database subscriptions, and expenses for purchasing and repairing computers and printers, have been identified and can be reduced accordingly by the management team. Overall, both libraries have to adapt to changing technological, social, and economic conditions while remaining committed to their mission of providing access to information, promoting lifelong learning, and fostering a sense of community.
desafios da eleição de diretores na rede pública estadual de educação do Rio Grande do Norte-RN no contexto de reconstrução democrática
Authors: Maria da Costa Fernandes Oliveira Larissa , Margarida dos Santos Morais Magnólia , Dantas de Souza Claudenyce , Cunha  Terto Daniela
Published: May 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo realizar uma análise sobre a participação dos candidatos nos processos de eleições de diretores e vice-diretores escolares da referida rede de ensino, considerando os pleitos de 2019 e 2022. Para isso, utiliza como procedimentos de pesquisa a revisão bibliográfica, a análise documental e análise de dados do Sistema Integrado de Gestão da Educação (SigEduc) referentes às eleições para os últimos dois triênios (2020 a 2022 e 2023 a 2025). A análise mostrou uma diminuição no percentual de candidaturas homologadas no segundo pleito em comparação ao primeiro e uma incidência muito baixa no número de escolas que tiveram a possibilidade de escolha entre duas ou mais chapas e suas respectivas propostas de gestão nos dois triênios analisados. O estudo permite inferir que a diminuição das chapas inscritas no processo eleitoral tenha influência do contexto social e político pouco afeito à participação social que se estabeleceu no país desde 2016.
Boston, Not Birmingham
Authors: Miletsky Zebulon Vance
Published: May 2024

This chapter examines and repositions the Boston busing crisis of the mid-1970s within the broader context of the long history of civil rights activism in the city. Instead of a narrative focused almost exclusively (and somewhat sympathetically) on white reaction, as has been the case in books like Common Ground or Boston Against Busing, here, African American agency and activism takes center stage, situating the busing program as the culmination of nearly three decades of consistent political organizing by black Bostonians. In addition to community organizing and protest politics, this is also the story of a decades long legal battle, pressed by community activists like Ruth Batson and championed by African American lawyers like Nathaniel Jones in the NAACP and their allies. The ultimate result was the historic Morgan vs. Hennigan (1974) decision, which defined the busing controversy in the city for the next decade and a half. In this light, black Bostonians were not merely pawns of Judge Garrity’s “judicial activism,” as is often suggested, but engaged participants in the unfolding drama. Finally, the chapter will also explore the underpinnings of white resistance as a more pervasive phenomenon than commonly thought.
Epilogue
Authors: Miletsky Zebulon Vance
Published: May 2024

The Epilogue seeks to ask and answer: “Now that we understand the Boston busing crisis of the mid-1970s differently, what are the implications for how we think about what has happened in the decades since then? How does a shift in our thinking about the past help us draw fresh insights about the present, so that we might constructively shape our collective future?” As it was across the history explored in Before Busing, education continues to be a central touchstone of struggles over equality and opportunity, community and belonging, democracy and social justice in Boston and throughout the US. And as this manuscript demonstrates, education intersects with other fundamental issues, from economic inequality to housing; social segregation and transportation; political power and policing; nutrition and mental health. Black Bostonians, from students, parents, and teachers, to administrators and political leaders, as well as business and religious figures, have continued to fight for their own vision of educational equality, with and against forces that sometimes do, but often don’t, have the best interest of their children at heart. In order to provide every child with a high-quality education, we must grapple with these complexities and develop a broad plan of action.
Surviving
Authors: McNamara Sarah
Published: May 2024

Chapter 3, “Surviving,” explores the years from 1939 through 1946, when the rise of national anti-radicalism collided with restrictive immigration policies that forced Latinas/os to navigate a society that barred them from access to social services as a result of a locally constructed stigma of latinidad. This chapter analyzes the ways women and men of both the immigrant and U.S.-born generations fought against these racial and ethnic stereotypes through new forms of advocacy that pushed them beyond the borders of Ybor City and, for many, left avenues to perform what ethnic Americanism meant to them in the midst of World War II.
Finding
Authors: McNamara Sarah
Published: May 2024

As the conclusion notes, the history of Ybor City is not just a story of building an economy and resisting oppression, but one of learning to survive in the South and understanding how people remake themselves. The author concludes that the history of Ybor City is a story of how people, places, and politics become who and what they are as they reflect on the memory of Ybor City and their own position within this broader history.
We Have Been Unable to Find Any Precedent
Authors: Shull Kristina
Published: May 2024

This chapter focuses on US foreign policy and governmental responses to Haitian asylum-seekers arriving in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s that included detention in prisons and jails, interdiction on the high seas, and attempts to deter migration through free trade and foreign aid policies. It also introduces forms of refugee and public protest against detention, interdiction, and systematic denial of Haitian asylum claims. Anti-Black racism and discrimination experienced by Haitians, and later, Mariel Cubans, in the US immigration system under the Carter administration laid the groundwork for the Reagan administration’s establishment of the Mass Immigration Emergency Plan of 1982 and the Haitian interdiction program. It details how the United States government and Associate Attorney General Rudy Giuliani pursued relations with the totalitarian yet anti-communist leadership of Haiti’s Duvalier regime to justify detention and interdiction policies, and a neoliberal free trade agreement called the Caribbean Basin Initiative. The Reagan administration’s legal justifications for the Haitian interdiction program served to expand US executive power to police immigration beyond US borders. Meanwhile, Haitians expressed resistance from detention, most notably by organizing hunger strikes with public support of legal, African American, and feminist advocacy groups and civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
Writing about the Abuses against Us
Authors: Shull Kristina
Published: May 2024

The book’s Postscript explores the legacies of Reagan-era immigration detention policymaking by detailing how the subsequent Clinton, Bush Jr., Obama, and Trump administrations embraced policies of “crimmigration” to expand immigration detention and surveillance practices, militarized border enforcement, and prison privatization. It recounts events surrounding an uprising at a private contract immigration detention facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey in the 1990s that led to a class-action lawsuit seeking redress, and community-led efforts over subsequent decades to challenge abusive detention conditions and practices by supporting and visiting people inside. It reflects upon personal and collective storytelling as effective modes of resistance to detention and introduces the concept of “abolitionist imaginaries” as a collective vision of a world without immigration detention, police, prisons, and/or borders.
The Women of Kerman
Authors: Afkhami Mahnaz
Published: May 2024

This chapter describes the author’s early life in the small desert city of Kerman, Iran, where she was born into a family descended from a Qajar prince on her father’s side. When her maternal grandmother converted to the Baha’i faith, her husband’s family forced him to divorce her, thus contributing to a history of strong, independent women as formative role models in the author’s family. The author recounts stories of her nanny, the keeper of myths and traditions, telling her Iranian folk tales and scaring her with stories of the jinn. She also recounts going to the communal baths with the female members of her family, where she absorbed a great deal of information and misinformation about the rites of passage and sexual lives of women.
Return to Iran
Authors: Afkhami Mahnaz
Published: May 2024

In 1967 the author and her husband returned to Iran with their three-year old son. She was offered a job teaching literature at the National University of Iran and soon became department chair, as she negotiated the differences in classroom cultures between the United States and Iran. Through the Iran-America Society, she met and became close friends with the Iranian poet Tahereh Saffarzadeh. She organized a group that became the University Women’s Association, which held a lecture series discussing several aspects of tradition and modernity and the role of religion in women’s lives. Through these conversations, she realized that the role of women is the pillar that holds up the entire edifice of culture, religion, and tradition, and that once this pillar is shaken, the entire structure begins to tremble. She also realized that real change must come from women themselves. They will have to assert their right to refuse to choose between faith and freedom. Once they understand their power to choose, and to interpret their faith as they see fit, they can then define their relationship with their faith so as to derive the spiritual sustenance they look for without taking away their liberty.
With the Iranian Delegation at the United Nations
Authors: Afkhami Mahnaz
Published: May 2024

This chapter describes the author’s goal of addressing the changing role of women in Iran and how to negotiate their need to connect to a new world while keeping rooted and connected to their values and relationships. Simin Rejali, secretary general of the Women’s Organization of Iran (WOI), introduced the author to the WOI honorary president Princess Ashraf, who chaired the Iranian delegation at the General Assembly of the United Nations and who invited the author to join the Iranian delegation. Returning to Iran, the author was asked to become secretary general of the WOI. Her family (including her sister Farah, a university student and Marxist) and friends (especially the poet Tahereh Saffarzadeh) were all strongly opposed to the idea.
West Meets East
Authors: Afkhami Mahnaz
Published: May 2024

To better understand the different approaches to the status of women in the West, the WOI invited some of the leading figures in the Western feminist movement to Iran: Betty Friedan, Germaine Greer, and Helvi Sipilä (first female UN assistant secretary general, highest-ranking woman at the UN, and the person responsible for the first UN Conference on Women, scheduled for 1975 in Mexico City). The group visited WOI women’s centers and held discussions at universities, which taught the author that success in cross-cultural dialogues requires a deeply felt respect for the views and concerns and life choices of others. While the meetings generally were successful, the WOI worried about being typecast as “tools of Western imperialism” by Iran’s Left and “godless enemies of family values” by the Right, and were concerned about SAVAK, Iran’s intelligence agency that considered the WOI’s activities to be needless provocation of the opposition, especially the religious fundamentalists. Although the visit went very well and established long-term positive relationships, the visitors were somewhat entrenched in their own biases, some writing later that the WOI leaders were “the shah’s courtiers” and to having been invited by the shah “to advise his women.”
1975
Authors: Afkhami Mahnaz
Published: May 2024

By 1975, the WOI had made measurable progress throughout Iran: its classes were giving women marketable skills; women were earning more after graduating; its childcare centers helped children learn healthy habits; families accepted the centers as safe, helpful places; and women came together to discuss their lives and challenges. The WOI’s greatest success was passing the 1975 Family Protection Law, which increased and safeguarded women’s rights: increasing the minimum marriage age for women from fifteen to eighteen; increasing women’s rights to guardianship of her children; giving women some rights to divorce; and restricting the husband’s right to multiple wives. The Law’s annulment as Ayatollah Khomeini’s first decree after his return demonstrated the centrality of the status of women to the fundamentalists’ fury. In 1975 the WOI organized a successful international women’s film festival in Tehran, highlighting different strategies for changing women’s unequal status. The Iranian delegation played a prominent role in the UN’s 1975 World Conference on Women, which led to developing national plans of action, setting targets to achieve women’s full participation in development, and initiating the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women and the Regional Center for Training and Research on Women and Development.
Choosing Alliances and Moving Forward
Authors: Afkhami Mahnaz
Published: May 2024

In November 1979, radical Islamist students climbed over the walls of the US Embassy in Tehran and took US diplomats hostage. The media gave the Islamist regime nearly limitless attention, while high-level American officials publicly apologized for past US actions in Iran and other prominent Americans (e.g., Andrew Young, Ambassador William Sullivan, and Senator Ted Kennedy) seemed to buy the revolutionaries’ wild accusations. Princess Ashraf, loyal to her brother the shah to his last moment, asked the author to assist the shah’s consultant in media efforts to “clear” his financial record. Knowing that she didn’t have the full information in response to the misinformation and negative publicity the shah faced, the author refused, much to the Princess’s and author’s sadness. The author began to see her personal and civic mission as one to initiate an effort to set up a center – the Foundation for Iranian Studies – to provide what Iranians inside and outside the country seemed to want as they shaped their new identity in exile—access to their arts, history, and culture. The Princess helped her create the foundation, to support objective research in areas such as politics, sociology, and the arts that were banned in the Islamic Republic.