bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUDY OF THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HAND DISINFECTION AND THE APPLICATION OF ROUTINE DISINFECTION MEASURES AMONG DENTAL TECHNICIANS
Authors:   Department of Epidemiology and DM, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Stoeva Velina , Hristamyan Meri ,   Department of Epidemiology and DM, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Atanasovski Aleksandar ,   Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Published: March 2024

Purpose: To study the level of knowledge about hand disinfection and the application of routine disinfection measures in everyday practice among dental technician students from the Medical College of Plovdiv and practicing dental technicians. Material and methods: For the period September 2019 - January 2020, an anonymous 19-question survey was conducted among a total of 92 dental technicians. All statistical analyses were performed with SPSS version 24. A p-value below 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Of the respondents, 34.8% (n = 30) were students, and 65.2% (n = 62) were practicing dental technicians. The majority (77.2% (n = 71)) rate the hands as a factor for the transmission of microorganisms from person to person, but for 16.3% (n = 15), the hands pose a risk only if they are visibly contaminated. Only 31.5% (n = 29) disinfect their hands for the recomended 30 seconds. When working with dental impressions and dentures, 59.8% (n = 55) know that they must always be disinfected before working with them. The most commonly used preparations for disinfection of impressions are alcohols in 44.6% (n = 41), but 22.8% (n = 21) wrongly only use water and soap. Only 1/3 correctly state that the finished dentures should be disinfected before being handed to the dentist. Conclusion: Effective communication and coordination between the dental laboratory technicians and the dental office staff are critical components of a successful infection control program related to dental care
IDEATORICAL AND AESTHETIC DOMINANTS IN WAR STORIES BELARUSIAN WRITERS BORN AT THE END OF THE ХІХ CENTURY AND IN THE BEGINNING OF THE XX CENTURY
Authors: BAGARADAVA T.
Published: March 2024

The article examines the evolution of the Belarusian war story in the works of older generation writers who were participants or witnesses of hostilities. Particular attention is paid to the works of authors who used the extrapolation method in their creativity and remained adherents of the realistic direction in conveying the military atmosphere. The literary analysis is based on a long historical period – from the 1910s. to the 1970s, as well as showing the directions of development of the genre of the Belarusian war story from fictionalized to realistic.
TOPONYMIC LANDMARK IN URBANONYMY OF BELARUS AND FRANCE
Authors: DARAFEYENKA M.
Published: March 2024

The article substantiates the relevance of a comparative study of urbanonyms in Belarus and France, formed from the names of geographical objects. Both general and nationally specific thematic groups of names characteristic of the two systems
have been established. The field structure of the subsystem of toponymic urbanonyms and the core-peripheral relations inherent in it are described; it has been demonstrated that the systems of urbanonyms of Belarus and France, formed from the names of toponymic landmarks, are characterized as typologically similar (thematic commonality of groups of names; partial coincidence of the field structure of systems and the representation of texts of culture) and nationally specific features (differences in the composition of identified groups and texts of culture realized by names, unequal quantitative ratio of groups as a reflection of differences in national nominative priorities). Extensive illustrative material shows that the system of street names in Belarusian and French cities has individual features and at the same time is an example of the sustainable embodiment of the main historical tendencies of the urbanonym nomination as a whole.
ARGUMENTATIVE SUPERSTRUCTURE COMPONENT OF POPULAR SCIENCE SPEECHES
Authors: STEFANOVA E.
Published: March 2024

The article focuses on the argumentative superstructure component of popular science speeches. It includes three subcomponents (thesis, argument, demonstration). The thesis illustrates the position of the author of a popular science speech regarding the issue raised in the speech. The argument is a means of proving the statement. The demonstration is a means of explaining / clarifying the first two subcomponents. Thus, the function of the demonstration is to help the
audience / listeners understand the full scope of the information contained in the thesis and argument. The palette of
linguistic means marks the argumentative supercomponent and its subcomponents described in this article. Understanding superstructure generation mechanisms is necessary for translation & interpreting students in particular to remember large amounts of information better when interpreting.
Optimizing IoT security via TPM integration: An energy efficiency case study for node authentication
Authors: Papakotoulas Anestis , Mylonas Theodoros , Panagidi Kakia , Hadjiefthymiades Stathes
Published: March 2024

The widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) applications in different technical fields has resulted in a significant increase in connected devices while amplifying concerns regarding security and privacy. The presence of security vulnerabilities in various layers of IoT design has emerged as an important issue. Trusted computing, particularly leveraging the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), is seen as a promising approach to counter these vulnerabilities. This paper investigates thoroughly the utilization of TPM technology to enhance node authentication with a focus on energy efficiency. Researchers closely examine each layer to carefully outline an adversary model that is tailored to the IoT ecosystem. The node authentication scheme that is proposed leverages TPM, which has advantages both in terms of processing time and energy. The outcome of this study can be applied to Flying AdHoc Network (FANET) nodes that operate in areas with high levels of traffic, where there are strict safety and reliability standards. Experiments conducted present the essential significance of TPM in ensuring secure node authentication across various application environments. The adoption of TPM technology is validated through rigorous performance assessments, revealing significant improvements in both energy efficiency and security.
專科護理師在醫病共享決策的角色：以偏鄉醫院心衰竭個案為例
Authors: 曾微娟 曾微娟 , 張育禎 張育禎 , 陳佳蓉 陳佳蓉 , 蔡娟秀 蔡娟秀
Published: March 2024

醫療自主權於現今醫療環境中日趨重要，以病人為中心照護的重要環節，就是鼓勵病患積極參與醫療決策，以提升照護品質與滿度度。台灣衛生福利部自2016年開始推行醫病共享決策（shared decision making, SDM），期望促使病人積極參與醫療決策，以提升醫病關係、醫療品質及病人安全。推動至今，共享決策已廣泛運用於臨床實務中。但是，偏鄉及高齡長者，其就醫習慣、喜好、價值觀和醫療新知取得與都市居民有極大的差異。傳統以「醫生」作決策的觀念深植，參與SDM之意願以及推廣策略，值得探討。因此，本文將從專科護理師之角色去探討共享決策於偏鄉醫院推動影響因素，推行過程所遇到困境與經驗，綜整考量偏鄉居民特質及觀念，因應出不同之SDM推行之道。

The importance of patient autonomy is increasing in current complex medical environment as well as the promotion of patient-centered care. One key aspect of patient-centered care is to encourage patients to actively participate in medical decision-making in order to improve the quality and sat-isfaction of care. Since 2016, the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan has promoted shared decision-making (SDM), aimed at facilitating patient participation in medical decision-making and enhancing doctor-patient relationships for medical quality and patient safety. Since then, SDM has been widely applied in clinical practice. However, rural and elderly patients have significant deviations from urban residents in their health-seeking habits, preferences, values and access to medical informa-tion. The traditional concept of “doctor” as sole decision maker is deeply rooted in rural and elderly patients’ mind, and their willingness to participate in SDM and how to promote it are worth exploring. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to discuss from nurse practitioners’ point of view of about the chal-lenges and factors that influence the experiences of the implementation of SDM in rural hospitals. The results of this synthesis will contribute to proper implementation of SDM in low health literacy areas in the future.

 
Repositórios de Preprints nas Ciências Sociais
Authors: Pecegueiro Cláudia Maria , Garcia Joana Coeli Ribeiro
Published: March 2024

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar as políticas de otimização adotadas por repositórios de preprints na área das Ciências Sociais, com foco na identificação e mapeamento de suas políticas e diretrizes. Utiliza como metodologia a pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, abordando tanto aspectos empíricos quanto reflexivos. A abordagem qualitativa recai sobre a observância das políticas dos repositórios selecionados. A seleção dos repositórios incluídos e/ou excluídos dos repositórios baseia-se na classificação elaborada pela Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). Como resultado, foram analisados seis repositórios: Advance, Emerging Research Information, OF Preprints, SciELO preprints, SocArXiv e Social Science Research Network. A análise das políticas é conduzida por meio de um checklist como instrumento de coleta de dados, com base em recomendações de Tijdink e colaboradores (2020). Os resultados desta análise demonstram que as iniciativas políticas de otimização dos repositórios de preprints nas Ciências Sociais enfatizam recomendações específicas. Para os autores, destaca-se a responsabilidade de fazer referência tanto ao conteúdo quanto à estrutura do manuscrito. Quanto aos repositórios, observa-se a exigência de orientar os autores quanto ao arquivamento e divulgação das alterações dos manuscritos ao publicá-los em periódicos.
Mujeres de fuerza y corazón
Authors: González Flores Mayra , Ramírez Vuelvas Carlos
Published: March 2024

Las semblanzas que se presentan en esta compilación, corresponden a textos que participaron en los concursos realizados ex profeso en los años 2022 y 2023, dirigidos a motivar entre la comunidad estudiantil de la Universidad de Colima el compartir historias de aquellas mujeres que tuvieron o tienen un impacto en sus vidas. Así, se integran 19 escritos que nos brindan acceso íntimo a experiencias humanas que reflejan la riqueza de la existencia, la sabiduría con la que mujeres de diverso origen actuaron, para dicha de quienes les conocieron y admiraron.
The Effect of Corporate Digitalization on Investment Efficiency: Analysis of Theory and Model Design
Authors: Zhou Haohua
Published: March 2024

This study examines a large amount of literature to sort out the relevant studies on enterprise investment efficiency, enterprise digitization and the effect of industry digitization on enterprise investment efficiency. The paper provides a theory analysis of the effect of enterprise digitization on investment efficiency as a whole. Theoretical level proves that enterprise digitalization can significantly improve the overall enterprise investment efficiency. While investment efficiency is classified into overinvestment and underinvestment, enterprise digitization has different effects on them. Although enterprise digitization can significantly inhibit over-investment and alleviate under-investment of enterprises, it exerts a stronger inhibitory effect on over-investment. Subsequently, the mechanism of enterprise digitization's impact on investment efficiency is further analyzed theoretically, and the research hypothesis is proposed. Then the sample selection, index selection and model building are introduced. Finally, the next step is proposed, and empirical analysis is carried out based on the model proposed in the research design in the hope of proving the impact of enterprise digitalization on the efficiency of investment.
Analyse the Operation and Management of Taobao Platform through the Case Study Method and Make Recommendations for Improvement
Authors: Zheng Minghaotian
Published: March 2024

With the accelerated pace of life, e-commerce has gradually become the mainstream of the consumer market. With its unique Internet economic system, China has developed Taobao, an online shopping platform with strong competitiveness in the Chinese market and even globally. Taobao has applied the advantages of big data and social media but has neglected some fundamental issues in marketing. The primary purpose of this study is to find out some problems of the Taobao platform through its profit model, technology application, logistics management, and product management and to make suggestions for these problems. The analysis shows that Taobao needs to allocate a small amount of attention to the application of technology and needs to pay special attention to the issues of logistics and commodity management. Regarding technology applications, Taobao can improve its software functions to give users a better experience. Regarding logistics and product management, Taobao must strengthen supervision and allocate more resources to protect users' reputations.
Analysis of the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Digital Marketing
Authors: Ma Neil
Published: March 2024

In today's fast-paced technological landscape, the synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital marketing stands out, transforming business operations and influencing customer relationships. Digital marketing, having evolved from the Internet era, is on the brink of another significant evolution, propelled by AI's unmatched data analysis, prediction, and personalization capabilities. The study focuses on exploring the less studied connection between AI's technical aspects and individual digital marketing strategies. By investigating this area, the research discovers that AI can significantly enhance predictive analytics, improve customer segmentation, and help create more personalized content in digital marketing. However, merging AI with digital marketing also presents ethical and practical challenges that must be addressed. Venturing into this intersection reveals AI's vast potential in redefining critical elements of digital marketing. Notable impact areas include predictive analytics, accurate customer segmentation, and crafting tailored content. Beyond the promising opportunities, the integration of AI in digital marketing highlights the transformative role AI could play in honing and amplifying strategic outreach. Yet, this potential comes with its set of challenges. Careful consideration of the ethical and practical ramifications arising from the fusion of AI and digital marketing is imperative.
Navigating New Waters: Sino-UK Diplomacy in the Post-Brexit Era
Authors: Ding Yingting
Published: March 2024

Brexit, the United Kingdom's historic decision to exit the European Union, initiated a pivotal juncture in international relations. This research navigates the multifaceted aftermath of Brexit, specifically probing its influence on Sino-British diplomatic engagements within the context of evolving global dynamics. By examining history, economics, national security, and international relations through qualitative research, this study elucidates the nuanced repercussions and significant implications, and intends to provide advisory reference for subsequent policy formulation. The research underscores that Brexit's consequences extend beyond economic and political spheres. It shifts the UK's position in the global hierarchy and international relations. Additionally, it explores the possibility of China emerging as an influential player in the UK's post-Brexit era, potentially challenging the traditionally strong UK-US alliance. In conclusion, Brexit's historical significance reverberates across multiple dimensions. It challenges the UK's economic landscape, prompts strategic decisions in national security, and molds its evolving role in international relations. The UK's post-Brexit choices between China and the US carry strategic implications for its global standing. While Brexit's consequences are complex and far-reaching, they represent an ongoing narrative in the evolving landscape of international politics and trade.
DETERMINATION OF ACCURACY OF 3-MILLIMETER THIN AXIAL SECTIONS OF 64-SLICE MULTI-DETECTOR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCAN IN DIAGNOSIS OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS
Authors: SAQIB HA , NOREEN A , SAEED U , ZAHRA M , ISLAM ZU , FIRDOUS A
Published: March 2024

Acute appendicitis is a common cause of acute abdominal pain requiring urgent surgical intervention. Timely diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications such as perforation and reduce morbidity and mortality rates. Clinical diagnosis alone can be challenging, leading to false positives and negatives. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) has emerged as a valuable tool in diagnosing appendicitis, but its efficacy can be enhanced by optimizing imaging protocols, particularly by utilizing thinner reconstruction sections. We conducted a prospective study involving 150 patients with suspected acute appendicitis. Un-enhanced 64-slice MDCT was performed, and axial images reconstructed from 3mm thin sections were analyzed. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and overall accuracy were calculated using SPSS version 19. Our study demonstrated a sensitivity of 97.8% and specificity of 76.9% for diagnosing acute appendicitis using 3mm thin section MDCT. The NPV and PPV were 76.9% and 97.8%, respectively, with an overall accuracy of 96%. Utilizing 3mm thin axial reconstruction in 64-slice MDCT significantly enhances diagnostic accuracy for acute appendicitis. This approach holds promise in reducing negative appendectomies and associated morbidity and mortality rates. Implementation of this imaging protocol can aid in timely diagnosis, optimizing patient care, and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. 64-slice MDCT with 3mm thin section reconstructed images emerges as a highly accurate technique for diagnosing or excluding appendicitis in patients with equivocal presentations, contributing to improved patient outcomes and healthcare resource utilization.
Single-Valued Pentapartitioned Neutrosophic Bi-Topological Spaces
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Tripura University, Agartala, 799022, Tripura, India, Vadiraja Vadiraja ,   Department of Mathematics, Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India,   Department of Mathematics, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India,   Department of Mathematics, Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India, Poojary Prasanna , R. Vadiraja Bhatta G.. , Sharma Sunny Kumar
Published: March 2024

In this article, we present the notion of Single-Valued Pentapartitioned Neutrosophic Bi-Topological Space (SVPNBTS) as a generalization of Single-Valued Pentapartitioned Neutrosophic Topological Space (SVPNTS) and Neutrosophic Bi-Topological Space (NBTS). Besides, we study the different types of open set and closed set namely single-valued pentapartitioned neutrosophic bi-open set (SVPNBOS), single-valued pentapartitioned neutrosophic bi-closed set (SVPNBCS), single-valued pentapartitioned neutrosophic bi-semi-open set (SVPNBSOS), single-valued pentapartitioned neutrosophic bi-semi-closed set (SVPNBSCS), single-valued pentapartitioned neutrosophic bi-pre-open set (SVPNBPOS), single-valued pentapartitioned neutrosophic bi-pre-closed set (SVPNBPCS), single-valued pentapartitioned neutrosophic bi-b-open set (SVPNBb-OS), single-valued pentapartitioned neutrosophic bi-b-closed set (SVPNBb-CS), etc. via SVPNBTSs. Besides, we introduce the notion of pairwise SVPNOS, pairwise SVPNCS, pairwise SVPNSOS, pairwise SVPNSCS, pairwise SVPNPOS, pairwise SVPNPCS, pairwise SVPNb-OS, pairwise SVPNb-CS, and furnish few illustrative examples on them. Further, we investigate several properties of these classes of sets and prove some interesting results in the form of propositions, theorems, etc. via SVPNBTSs.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Perempuan terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan melalui Pemberdayaan Manusia sebagai Variabel Intervening (Pada Perusahaan Wisata Bandung)
Authors: Nuraeni Sherly Trifuji , Jaya Rama Chandra , Natigor Dayan Hakim , Karamang Ezra
Published: March 2024

Pengambilan kepututusan merupakan suatu proses menetapkan alternative yang terbaik yang dilakukan secara komprehensif untuk memecahkan suatu masalah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif dan verifikatif dengan alisisis Jalur (Path analysis).  Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sampel total dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 50 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Pemberdayaan Sumber Daya Manusia  Pada Perusahaan Wisata Bandung dalam kategori kurang tepat. (2) Kepemimpinan perempuan Pada Perusahaan Wisata Bandung. dalam kategori kurang baik (3) Pengambilan Keputusan Pada Perusahaan Wisata Bandung dalam kategori Kurang tepat. (4) Secara parsial Kepemimpinan perempuan mempunyai pengaruh positif terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Pada Perusahaan Wisata Bandung. (5) Secara parsial Pengambilan Keputusan mempunyai pengaruh positif terhadap Pemberdayaan Sumber Daya Manusia Pada Perusahaan Wisata Bandung. (6) Secara parsial Kepemimpinan perempuan mempunyai pengaruh positif terhadap Pemberdayaan Sumber Daya Manusia Pada Perusahaan Wisata Bandung (7) Secara simultan Kepemimpinan perempuan dan Pengambilan Keputusan mempunyai pengaruh positif terhadap Pemberdayaan Sumber Daya Manusia Pada Perusahaan Wisata Bandung.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Pendorong terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Iphone pada Generasi Z Dikalangan Mahasiswa di Medan
Authors: Manalu Darma , Simangunsong Ridhon MB , Siregar Dian Nara Septiana Isabel
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor pendorong terhadap keputusan pembelian iPhone berdasarkan faktor eksternal dan faktor internal pada generasi Z dikalangan mahasiswa di Medan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan asosiatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa di Medan yang sampelnya dari Universitas HKBP Nommensen Medan, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Universitas Prima Indonesia, dan Universitas Negeri Medan. Sampel yang ditetapkan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 100 responden dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer, yang diperoleh dengan pembagian kuesioner melalui angket dan data sekunder yang berkaitan dalam penelitian ini. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik yang terdiri dari uji normalitas, uji heteroskedastisitas, dan uji multikolinearitas, analisa linear berganda,dan uji hipotesis serta koefisien determinasi (R2). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa faktor-faktor pendorong yang merupakan variabel faktor eksternal dan faktor internal berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan nilai thitung pada faktor eksternal sebesar 4,035 > ttabel 1,984 dengan signifikan 0,00 < 0,05, dan nilai thitung pada faktor internal sebesar 6,169 > ttabel 1,984 dengan signifikan 0,00 < 0,05. Dengan nilai R2 diperoleh sebesar 0,877 artinya ada pengaruh variabel bebas (X1 dan X2) terhadap variabel terikat (Y) sebesar 87,7%, sedangkan sisanya yang berjumlah 12,3% merupakan pengaruh dari variabel bebas yang lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Walaupun dalam hal penyimpanan serta kamera iPhone sudah unggul tetapi sebaiknya dalam hal baterai perusahaan atau produsen iPhone dapat meningkatkannya untuk lebih mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian.
Transforming E-Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Khanal Avishek , Sherpa Pasang , Chataut Prakriti , Khanal Ashish , Suja Giri
Published: March 2024

The production of electronic waste (e-waste) has reached alarming levels globally, posing significant environmental, economic, and health risks. This review paper comprehensively analyzes the challenges, impacts, and potential solutions associated with e-waste management in developing nations. It highlights the urgent need for proper regulations, infrastructure development, and public awareness to address the growing problem of e-waste. The paper identifies gaps in current research, such as the lack of concrete recommendations and practical solutions, and aims to provide a foundation for future studies to propose strategies for improving e-waste management practices. The findings emphasize the environmental effects of e-waste and the negative consequences on disadvantaged communities, particularly in underdeveloped regions. Furthermore, the review highlights the importance of transitioning to a circular economy and the economic opportunities presented by e-waste, which contains valuable metals that can be recovered and recycled. The paper calls for the formulation of specific policies focusing on the 3Rs (Reduction, Reuse, and Recycle) and the implementation of provisions such as pollution taxes to reduce e-waste and promote responsible consumption. By addressing these challenges and offering sustainable solutions, effective e-waste management can mitigate environmental risks, protect human health, and contribute to a circular economy.
From Siege to Survival: Exploring the Multi-Faceted Traumas of Meranao Internally Displaced Persons
Authors:   mwapano@xu.edu.ph, soraimiedagalangit@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4803-1004, https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0449-2781 Xavier University, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Philippines, R Wapaño Mary Rachelle
Published: March 2024

The 2017 Marawi Siege in the southern Philippines resulted not only in a city’s physical devastation but also in a profound psychological impact on its internally displaced residents, mainly from the Meranao community. This research aims to understand the trauma endured by these Meranao IDPs, linking it with paradigms of forced migration, cultural displacement, and post-conflict collective memory. Using the American Psychiatric Association’s definition of trauma and Herman’s Trauma Theory as a guiding framework, six IDP survivors from the Sagonsongan area were interviewed. The study adopted the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach to explore the participants’ experiences. This qualitative method involves a detailed examination of personal lived experiences, attempting to understand how individuals make sense of their major life experiences. The IPA approach was particularly suitable for this study as it allowed the researchers to examine the personal stories of trauma, providing a rich and detailed first-person account of the psychological struggles faced by the Meranao IDPs. The data collection involved in-depth, semi-structured interviews that enabled the participants to share their stories in a flexible yet comprehensive manner. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed following the principles of IPA, which involve a cyclical process of reading and re-reading the transcripts, coding for themes, and looking for connections between themes across the different narratives. The researchers remained cognizant of their preconceptions and engaged in a reflective process to minimize bias. The findings revealed several themes, such as the traumatic implications of familial dislocation, economic hardships, persistent trauma, feelings of exhaustion, and a compromised sense of safety. These findings not only intersect with established theories but also provide unique insights into the Meranao community’s post-siege challenges. The trauma narratives contributed to a nuanced account of the Meranao IDPs’ psychological struggles after the siege. Keywords: Meranao community, internally displaced persons, Marawi Siege, trauma
Re-imagining Teacher Education in India: Assessing the Implications of National Education Policy 2020
Authors:   Prof. (Dr.) Shauli Mukherjee Adamas University, West Bengal, India, Mukherjee Shauli
Published: March 2024

The Union Cabinet of India approved the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on July 29, 2020. Formulated under the guidance of Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former ISRO Chairman, and commissioned by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, this policy aims to chart a new course for India’s education system. NEP 2020 tackles crucial aspects such as Quality, Affordability, Equity, Access, and Accountability within the current educational framework. The policy is structured into four parts: Part I (school education), Part II (higher education), Part III (another critical focus area), and Part IV (implementation strategies). This investigation specifically delves into teacher education, a component falling under Part II, which pertains to higher education. Utilizing a qualitative approach, data was collected from diverse sources including journals, reports, print media, and various government websites. The results indicate that NEP 2020, especially concerning teacher education, has the potential to enhance the quality of teacher training, establishing a globally competitive environment. The study identifies both opportunities and challenges, providing constructive recommendations for the effective implementation of the proposed reforms in teacher education. Keywords: National Education Policy, Teacher Education, Quality, Accountability, Higher Education, Implementation Strategies, Competitive Environment
Protection System of the Electric Power Distribution System of Notre Dame of Marbel University, Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Authors:   Layanth S. Sorzano, MEP-EE http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3429-5914 layanthsorzano@yahoo.com | lssorzano@ndmu.edu.ph Notre Dame of Marbel University, City of Koronadal, Philippines, S. Sorzano Layanth
Published: March 2024

A vital instrument for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of electrical systems is the power system analysis. Protecting people and equipment from errors is part of this. These assessments examine the load, the equipment, and the foreseeable needs. A lack of short-circuit current protection can harm equipment and endanger workers. The main goal of this study is to assess if the various protection devices utilized in the Notre Dame of Marbel University’s Main Campus electrical system comply with the established standards. Through a real survey (opening panel boxes and reviewing the original Electrical Plan), the researcher will ascertain the various protection devices in operation. Two approaches are used to test for short circuits: the MVA method and the per-unit method. When determining fault current, only the three-phase fault is considered in the calculation since it is the one having the largest fault value. Aside from the mentioned, the transformer rating calculations were also done. The resulting data will then be compared to the actual protective devices installed in the building. Short circuit currents must be less than the Kilo Ampere Interrupting Capacity rating of the installed protective devices. In conclusion, after conducting a thorough analysis of the current loading schedule and comparing the results obtained through the MVA and per-unit methods, it is evident that the various installed Overcurrent Protective Devices are operating safely. The calculations revealed a substantial disparity of 35.57% between the two methods. Furthermore, the t-test conducted on paired data confirmed the statistical significance of the differences between these two approaches. With this, the researcher recommends conducting a separate study to verify branch circuit calculations, implementing primary metering, and prioritizing the rehabilitation of the Pantua and Alunan lines to enhance the safety and reliability of the electrical system, particularly in tracing complex branch circuits. Keywords: power system analysis, MVA method, per unit method, comparative analysis, Notre Dame of Marbel University
Understanding Anemia among Women of Reproductive Age and Children in Namibia: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Nangwasha Eugenia N
Published: March 2024

Anemia is one of the leading causes of death globally, not only among children and women; however, there have been records of deaths among men too. Anemia disproportionately affects young children and expecting mothers with increased morbidity and mortality. Who estimates that anemia affects 30% of women aged 15 to 49, 37% of pregnant women, and 40% of children aged 6 to 59 months globally. The goal of lowering anemia among women of reproductive age has not been met, and 25.2% of women between the ages of 15 and 49 are now affected in Namibia. Namibia with a current prevalence rate of 46.1% of children under 5 years, is a severe global public health issue. According to the morphological classification of anemia, normocytic normochromic anemia (86.3%) was the most common kind in Namibia, with a moderate frequency of iron deficiency anemia whereas the highest prevalence of vitamin b12 deficient anemia was found in some regions. Anemia indicates both poor nutrition and poor health and is often categorized based on its cause. Iron deficiency, pregnancy, antiretroviral therapy side effects, and hereditary blood abnormalities increase the risk of anemia. Depending on the hemoglobin levels in the blood, anemia can be either short-term or long-term. For pregnant women and children under the age of 5, mild anemia is defined as a level of hemoglobin concentration between 10.0 and 10.9g/dl, moderate anemia is defined as a level between 7.0 and 9.9g/dl, and severe anemia is defined as a level below 7.0g/dl. Medical professionals follow different standards such as typical treatment recommendations, World Health Organization recommendations, and reference materials while dealing with individuals who have suspected anemia.
Procedimientos interpretativos y reglas normativas en la negociación del "status" y rol
Authors: Cicourel Aaron V.
Published: March 2024

Se compara la teoria de las "condiciones mínimas para la comunicación" con el modelo dominante de normas sociales y de comportamiento para explicar la negociación social del estatus y el rol como aparecen representados en el modelo de investigación de actor y observador. Se critican las teorías existentes por utilizar la noción de "asunción de rol" sin explicar el reconocimiento del rol y el estatus por parte del actor; y por fallar al explicar el proceso por el que se perciben las normas. Los procedimientos interpretativos basados en la negociación de un consenso se usan para explicar el aprendizaje, uso y evolución de las normas. Se explican las condiciones para la comunicación siguiendo las nociones de Alfred Schutz de "uso de la lógica" y "lógica reconstruida": reciprocidad de la perspectiva, habilidad del investigador para extrapolar más allá del sentido literal de las palabras, las normas de comunicación. El fundamento epistemológico de la investigación sociológica consiste en la estabilidad de los procedimientos negociadores e interpretativos usados en culturas con distintas estructuras normativas
Nghiên cứu chế tạo vật liệu hấp thụ VOC và kiểm soát mùi ứng dụng trong ngành công nghiệp sơn
Authors: Chiến Lê Cao , Song Lê Thị , Thúy Trần Thị Phương , Biển Nguyễn Huy , Quang Nguyễn Hồng , Tâm Nguyễn Thị
Published: March 2024

Phương pháp thu giữ và xử lý VOC là chìa khóa để bảo vệ môi trường sinh thái, nâng cao sức khỏe con người và đạt được sự phát triển bền vững. Hiện tại, có hai cách thức xử lý VOC: kỹ thuật phá hủy và thu hồi. Các công nghệ để tiêu hủy VOC chủ yếu bao gồm quá trình oxy hóa nhiệt hoặc xúc tác, phân hủy sinh học, và phương pháp plasma. Những công nghệ này chuyển đổi VOC thành carbon dioxide và nước, chủ yếu thông qua phương pháp vật lý hoặc phản ứng hóa học. Các kỹ thuật thu hồi bao gồm hấp thụ, hấp phụ, và ngưng tụ. Các phương pháp này làm giàu hoặc tách VOC bằng phương pháp vật lý hoặc hóa học. Phương pháp hấp thụ được sử dụng rộng rãi trên thế giới do tính đơn giản, an toàn, khả năng tái chế, tiêu thụ năng lượng thấp, và khả năng cạnh tranh về giá tốt. Bên cạnh đó, điều quan trọng nhất trong quá trình hấp thụ là việc lựa chọn chất hấp thụ thích hợp nhất để xử lý VOC. Các dung dịch được sử dụng để loại bỏ VOC bao gồm nước, rượu và ketone hoặc hydrocabon ít bay hơi. Tuy nhiên, những chất hấp thụ này có nhiều nhược điểm như khả năng hấp thụ thấp, khả năng tái chế kém, độ ăn mòn cao, và có xu hướng gây ô nhiễm thứ cấp. Bài viết này trình bày các kết quả nghiên cứu chế tạo hệ nhũ tương dầu trong nước để hấp thụ VOC và kiểm soát mùi trong ngành công nghiệp sơn.
Flipped Classroom: A Literature Review
Authors:   P. G. Department of Education, R. T. M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India., Rokde Yogita Pran
Published: March 2024

The teenagers or students of today have not known a life without technology. It’s been an integral part of their existence, in many cases for the whole of their lives. The students in our age have quite different characterizes when compared to the past and their expectations have been shaped accordingly. Hence, it is quite difficult to draw interest and curiosity of the students today in learning activities through the traditional teaching approaches. That’s why the interest in internet based technology within the field of education has increased. Electronic learning environment and online courses are generated. This may be the reason that children easily excepts online learning and spend a significant part of the day in front of the screen, taking online lesson on zoom or Google classrooms or whatever online platform the school has opted during lockdown period in pandemic. Recent advances in technology and in ideology have unlocked entirely new directions for education research. In this regard the educators today show much interest in the innovative teaching approaches that address the needs of this age. One of those approaches is flipped class model. Flipped classroom is a pedagogical approach which means that activities that have traditionally taken place inside the classroom take place outside the classroom and vice- versa. The flipped classroom environment ensures that students become more active participants compared with in the traditional classroom. Keywords : Flipped classroom, Traditional classroom
Manejo de defectos óseos complejos por la técnica de inducción de membrana
Authors: Sánchez Valenciano Carlos
Published: March 2024

El manejo de pseudoartrosis infectadas, osteomielitis y defectos óseos representa un reto enorme para el cirujano ortopedista. Hace diez años, Masquelet presentó la técnica de inducción de membrana como alternativa al manejo de las complicaciones mencionadas arriba con excelentes tasas de consolidación y erradicación del proceso infeccioso. Estudiamos una de serie de 14 casos, prospectiva, con seguimiento clínico y radiológico mínimo de 2 años (enero 2015-diciembre 2018), donde evaluamos múltiples variables en pacientes a quienes se les realizó el protocolo de Masquelet. Obtuvimos una tasa de consolidación de 85,7% (12/14). Con un tiempo promedio para alcanzarla de 6,1 meses (3-9m). Todos los pacientes que lograron la consolidación se encontraban libres de infección al final del seguimiento. Por su reproducibilidad y alta tasa de consolidación, consideramos la técnica de inducción de membrana, como una excelente opción en el manejo de pseudoartrosis infectadas complejas.
Students’ Evaluations of Multilingual Educational Slides and Their Visual Attention Distribution on Slides with Different Layouts
Authors: Adhani Laksmira K. , Remijn Gerard B.
Published: March 2024

Following efforts to promote internationalization at academic institutions, the use of multiple languages on educational slides (e.g., PowerPoint) has gradually increased. Multilingualism in learning has its advantages, but having multiple languages on educational slides can lead to crowding and cognitive overload. To investigate how students perceive multilingual slides, evaluations were gathered from Japanese (N = 20) and Indonesian students (N = 20) during an eye-tracking experiment in which their visual attention distribution on the slides was assessed. The slides contained text in three languages (English, Japanese, and Bahasa Indonesia) and were varied according to their layout. One group watched slides with text separated in blocks, with one text block for each language, while the other group watched slides consisting of a single, mixed block with each sentence describing the same information in a different language. The students’ evaluations showed that slides with a mixed layout were judged as more crowded and required more processing effort than slides with a separated-block layout. Furthermore, while the students dwelled their gaze significantly longer on text in their native language (either Bahasa Indonesia or Japanese) on separated-block slides, for slides with a mixed layout, the gaze patterns did not significantly differ between languages. The results of a comprehension quiz taken after the slide presentation, however, showed that students performed better after having watched the slides with the mixed layout. Thus, although judged as more crowded and requiring a wider attention distribution, slides with a mixed layout may be preferable in multilingual education.
Geographic and Contextualized Education in the Brazilian Semiarid: Applicability Proposal
Authors: Sobrinho José Falcão , Falcão Cleire Lima da Costa , Carvalho Bruna Lima , Barbosa Francisca Edineide Lima , Sousa Rejane Maria Lima de , Fernandes Nayane Barros Sousa , Assis Pedro Henrique eleotério de , Alves Vanessa Campos , Araújo Raimundo Lenilde de
Published: March 2024

Geographic education in recent years has undergone major transformations in school curricula, moving from a memorization practice to a critical reflection based on the students’ local reality. This is included in official teaching documents. On the other hand, the application of this new approach to applicability problems, largely due to the lack of elements focused on teaching resources that facilitate this process or the training of professionalized teachers before this conceptual change. This is present in the Brazilian semi-arid region, with the insertion of coexistence contextualized with the semi-arid region in the quest to work on education along the lines of applicability of the student’s knowledge. That said, we have such an objective here, providing some reflections to reach such a path, an active and participatory teaching.
Experimentação no ensino de biologia: uma correlação entre a teoria e a prática para alunos do ensino médio
Authors: Silva Camila Vitória Santos da , Silva Vivian Cristina da , Félix Lauride Aparecida da Silva , Noma Carolina , Santos Sara Emilly Benitez dos , Costa Andressa Ferreira , Santos Juliana Flauzino dos , Silva Rosimeire Oenning da
Published: March 2024

Algumas áreas das ciências biológicas são essencialmente mais bem compreendidas quando o processo de ensino e aprendizagem é efetivado utilizando-se atividades práticas. Assim, o objetivo desse projeto de extensão foi contribuir com as atividades práticas de ensino da escola Alfredo José da Silva por meio de oficinas para alunos do 2º e 3º ano do ensino médio, repassando conhecimentos e despertando o interesse de professores e alunos para atividades de ensino de forma mais interessante e atrativa, promovendo ensino-aprendizagem com muito mais sentido. Neste curso foi ensinado aos alunos o manuseio correto de equipamentos e vidrarias em laboratório, preparo de solução salina 0,9 %, álcool 70%, e adaptações de materiais e meios de cultura para substituírem os convencionais ausentes no laboratório. Os estudantes demonstraram grande interatividade, satisfação e boa receptividade pelas atividades. Uma das justificativas para a boa aceitação da oficina foi o fato de poderem aprender, de uma forma mais interativa e dinâmica, como preparar materiais, soluções e meios de culturas padrões e alternativos e fazer uma relação de todas essas atividades com conceitos teóricos.
ESTRESSE OCUPACIONAL DE UM HOSPITAL PÚBLICO DURANTE O PERÍODO DE ENFRENTAMENTO DA COVID-19
Authors: Luzia Richardson Warley Siqueira , Pereira Filho Jair Alves , Vieira Adriane , Silva Silmar Maria da , Castro Marcelo Matta de , Silva Karla Rona da
Published: March 2024

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar o nível de estresse de trabalhadores de um hospital público durante o período de enfrentamento da COVID-19. Estudo tipo transversal, quantitativo com 117 profissionais da saúde e administrativos de um hospital público de Minas Gerais. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário, contendo a versão resumida do Job Stress Scale e informações sociodemográficas dos participantes. A escala mostrou-se adaptada à realidade brasileira, sendo excluída apenas três variáveis. Observou-se um elevado nível de percepção estresse em função de um ambiente profissional caracterizado pelo alto desgaste psicológico e trabalho realizado de forma passiva. A percepção de alto apoio social também esteve ausente na percepção da maioria dos participantes. A combinação de alto desgaste e trabalho passivo esteve associada principalmente às mulheres, aos trabalhadores do CTI/Adulto Neonatal, Enfermaria, Pronto Socorro e Administrativo. Quanto aos cargos os mais afetados foram os profissionais da Enfermagem seguidos dos Médicos. Essas condições comprometem a saúde mental dos profissionais e acarretam em risco elevado para o desenvolvimento de patologias ocupacionais.
TENDÊNCIA DE COINFECÇÃO ENTRE TUBERCULOSE E HIV NO ESTADO DO TOCANTINS NO PERÍODO DE 2012 A 2021
Authors: Araujo Gustavo Brito da Silva , Oliveira João Marcos Dichtl , Gomes Helierson
Published: March 2024

A infecção pelo HIV e a consequente imunossupressão associada aumentam consideravelmente a probabilidade de adquirir inúmeras infecções oportunistas, sejam elas causadas por vírus, bactérias, protozoários e fungos. Nesse contexto, a tuberculose representa a doença oportunista mais incidente e a principal causa de óbitos e morbidades. Este estudo analisou a tendência da coinfecção de tuberculose e HIV no estado do Tocantins no período de 2012 a 2021. Trata-se de um estudo ecológico de séries temporais para os casos de coinfecção entre tuberculose e HIV no estado do Tocantins. Para a análise de tendência foi utilizado o teste de Prais Winsten para a incidência nos municípios e regionais de saúde do estado. Durante o período estudado, 168 casos de coinfecção TB/HIV, as regiões "Médio Norte Araguaia" e "Cerrado Tocantins Araguaia" evidenciaram tendência crescente de coinfecção TB-HIV, enquanto outras mantiveram níveis estacionários, no entanto com elevados níveis. A ascensão da incidência da coinfecção TB/HIV, a reduzida taxa de cura, a importante letalidade e a prevalência do consumo de substâncias ilícitas/lícitas consagram a enfermidade como um desafio preeminente para a saúde pública. Diante desse panorama, torna-se imprescindível a implementação de medidas direcionadas, visando reverter tal cenário e garantir um avanço substancial na qualidade do sistema de saúde no estado do Tocantins.