bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Propriedades físicas e mecânicas da madeira de Paulownia fortunei (Seem.) Hemsl. var. Mikado crescendo no Sul do Brasil
Authors: Corrêa Camila Alves , Da Cunha Alexsandro Bayestorff , Dos Santos Ângela Silva , Tambosi João Luiz , Rios Polliana D’ Angelo
Published: February 2024

A espécie Paulownia fortunei, originária da China, vem despertando interesse da indústria devido ao seu rápido crescimento, curta rotação e boa adaptabilidade a condições climáticas adversas, sendo apontada como uma alternativa potencial para implementação de povoamentos florestais no Brasil. O estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as propriedades físicas e mecânicas da madeira de Paulownia fortunei em crescimento no Estado de Santa Catarina - Brasil, visando determinar o seu potencial aos 4 anos de idade como fonte de matéria-prima para a produção de produtos sólidos. Para a caracterização física, as condições do ensaio foram definidas de acordo com a norma ASTM D- 143 (1995) e para mecânica utilizou-se as normas COPANT 30: 1-006 (1972), COPANT 30: 1-007 (1971), COPANT 30: 1-009 (1971) e NBR 7190 (2022). Os resultados mostraram que a madeira de Paulownia fortunei apresenta densidade básica classificada como leve, com estabilidade dimensional intermediária e baixa resistência mecânica. Com base nessas propriedades, a espécie Paulownia fortunei em curtas rotações apresenta potencial para diversos usos, principalmente para produção de pequenos objetos de madeira e aplicações em que a baixa densidade seja a característica de interesse, sendo uma opção viável em aplicações não estruturais ou situações que não requerem resistência a esforços excessivos.
Adsorption capacity of pollutants from water by graphene and graphene-based materials: a bibliographic review
Authors: Machado Aline Belem , Schmitt Paula , Maraschin Thuany Garcia , Osorio Daniela Montanari Migliavacca , Basso Nara Regina de Souza , Berlese Daiane Bolzan
Published: February 2024

The increase in the contamination of water systems by endocrine disruptive chemicals is of great concern once they pose risk to human and animal lives. The need for materials to adsorb these pollutants are of great concern. Graphene, a newly discovered material from the carbonaceous group, has been demonstrating interesting applications in contaminants removal from water. Therefore, this study aimed to review manuscripts regarding the adsorption capacity of herbicides and pesticides, bisphenol A, and carbamazepine from water using graphene or graphene-based materials as an adsorbent. Research of manuscripts was performed in Science Direct, Wiley Online Library, and Periódicos Capes database regarding the application of this nanomaterial in the removal of these pollutants from water. This review demonstrated that graphene itself or hybrid with other materials is very efficient in removing these contaminants, with high-efficiency rates. However, new studies can be performed to improve graphene applications and effectiveness.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTING BANKING TRANSACTIONS IN THE METAVERSE AGAINST DEEPFAKE TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Arsyad Ifan , Wiwoho Jamal
Published: February 2024

Backgorund: In the virtual world of the metaverse, various activities such as banking transactions and blockchain, despite their positive impacts, are not immune to the risks of financial cybercrime, including the use of artificial intelligence deepfake technology. This technology can create seemingly authentic audiovisual content from individuals or customers, leading to data theft, money laundering, and other financial crimes. This research aims to analyze the legal framework governing banking transactions in the metaverse and blockchain, as well as the legal regulations addressing the protection against financial cybercrimes involving deepfake technology.
 
Methods: This research employs the doctrinal legal research method. The approach utilized includes the legislative approach (statute approach), conceptual approach, and comparative approach. It also utilizes primary data sources such as laws and secondary data sources like books, journals, and internet resources related to banking transactions in the metaverse and deepfake technology.
 
Results: The analysis results indicate that the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) regulations in Indonesia do not specifically address banking transactions in the metaverse and blockchain. Additionally, the Personal Data Protection Law and regulations related to crimes involving deepfake artificial intelligence technology are also not specifically accommodated; they currently only have general coverage. This creates a legal vacuum in Indonesia regarding these issues.
 
Conclusion: There are differences in regulations in each country that govern banking transactions in the metaverse and crypto, as well as regulations on cyber financial crimes. Therefore, the government needs to review existing regulations and reconstruct them to govern banking transactions in the metaverse and blockchain. It is also essential to create specific regulations for the protection of personal data and regulations specifically addressing artificial intelligence.
The Role of Collaboration and Digital Technology in Supply Chain Management in Micro Enterprises
Authors: Siskawati Eka , Syaputra Hafiz , Zahara Zahara
Published: February 2024

Micro businesses have revived, and many have sprung up after the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Coffee Shop micro business. In addition, technological developments in the increasingly rapid digital era have provided nuances and dynamics in research in micro-enterprise supply chains. This study aims to explore supply chain management behavior in micro-enterprises in the era of digital technology. This research contributes to enriching knowledge from research on micro-enterprise agility after the COVID-19 pandemic. This research strategy uses a qualitative approach that allows the author to conduct an in-depth analysis and sort the data into themes. Data was collected from a micro-scale coffee shop in Padang City, North East Coffee Shop. This paper found that (1) the best strategy is to collaborate with small roasteries that are more open to micro-scale coffee shops. (2) The coffee shop micro business has a level of technology adoption to support its operations. This research contributes to enriching knowledge from research on micro-enterprise agility after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foreign body within the upper esophagus of a patient not consenting to surgical treatment – case report and legal proceedings in light of current case law
Authors: Stępiński Mateusz , Tymiński Radosław , Hrydnova Valeriia
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Patients intentionally inserting foreign bodies into the lumen of their gastrointestinal tract usually aim at achieving certain benefits, such as postponement or avoidance of punishment.

Aim: In view of the ever-increasing number of proceedings (including criminal proceedings) against health care professionals, the authors carried out a review of the available literature on: medical actions undertaken in cases of foreign bodies within the esophagus, current legislation and jurisprudence as practiced in the Republic of Poland within the context of model legal proceedings in cases involving patients raising doubts about being fully conscious and not consenting to necessary treatment.

Case report: The article presents a case of a patient with an esophageal foreign body who had not consented to the proposed surgical treatment. Doubts as raised within the otorhinolaryngological team with regard to the patient’s state of consciousness were not dispelled as the result of psychiatric consultation. Following a meticulous analysis of the current jurisprudence of the Polish judicial system and obtaining a court’s permission to intervene, the procedure (esophagoscopy with removal of esophageal foreign body) was performed. After exclusion of any life-threatening complications, the patient was transferred to the Psychiatric Department.

Conclusions: In the current state of the law, performing a procedure to remove a foreign body from the esophagus without prior court approval could qualify as a violation of patient’s rights. In such case, legal liability of the physician would arise regardless of the fact that the patient would have received care in accordance with the current medical knowledge and practice.
Effectiveness of voice therapy combining various voice rehabilitation techniques in patients with muscle tension dysphonia
Authors: Kęder Karolina , Sielska-Badurek Ewelina
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Voice disorders associated with excessive muscle tension are most frequently diagnosed by phoniatrists. Voice therapy constitutes an essential part of the management of patients with voice disorders.

Aim: The aim of this study consisted in the assessment of the effectiveness of voice therapy combining various rehabilitation techniques in patients with muscle tension dysphonia along with the analysis of patient-assessed rehabilitation quality results.

Material and methods: The study was carried out in a group of 16 patients (4 male and 12 female) aged 33–91 years. The mean age of the subjects was 53.8 years (Me = 51; SD 15.21). Organic lesions were excluded in all patients. Voice therapy was carried out using various rehabilitation techniques, and the study methodology included basic scales and questionnaires used in patients with voice disorders as well as a custom questionnaire on rehabilitation quality as assessed by the patients themselves.

Results: The study results confirm the effectiveness of the therapy.

Conclusions: The study confirms the effectiveness of voice therapy combining various rehabilitation techniques.
Aircrafts Dedicated Guidance System based on improved mathematical model with Modern Visual Presentation
Authors: Łąkowski Paweł , Szablata Piotr , Pochmara Janusz
Published: February 2024

This paper aims to introduce an alternative method of navigating aerial transportation. Its goal is to aid pilot while conducting two most dangerous operations: taking off and landing the plane. Proposed system novelty lies in its separation from all the other systems available on deck. Any fault of hardware or software on the plane will not influence the proposed system. It will offer second set of data for the pilot, precise information about what is visible from the position of the sensor — at the bottom of fuselage. This can greatly increase safety while conducting manoeuvres in bad weather conditions. We also believe that we reached simplicity and cost of implementation of the proposed system at a level good enough to make this idea very popular among industry specialists. From the perspective of mathematical specialist, it offers interesting point of view on methods how algorithm and equation were created.Keywords: aircraft system, algebraical analyse of approach, approach landing system, intelligent aircraft system, visual aircraft system
The Improvements of Ballistic Characteristics of Artillery Projectiles of 152 and 155 mm Calibers
Authors: Boriak Kostiantyn
Published: February 2024

The existing methods of manufacturing artillery projectiles with calibration and markingonly in one parameter for measuring the total mass by statically weighing do not take into accountthe dynamics when a projectile moves in the air, namely, the dynamic unbalance of the mass owing tounevenly distributing the mass throughout the geometric shape of the projectile. When flying alonga ballistic trajectory, projectiles rotate in the air with a high angular velocity in the range of 200–500rev/min and, therefore, they are similar in the dynamics of the rotating motion to the rotation of rigidrotors. Based on the presence of manufacturing tolerances in the metalworking of the body, artilleryprojectiles can have dynamic unbalance and a large amount of unbalance, which can exceed theallowable norm for rigid rotors by 15–20 times and unpredictably affect the dynamics of a projectilewhen moving along a ballistic trajectory. The solution to this problem is seen in the improvement ofthe methods being used for manufacturing artillery projectiles by performing an additional manufacturingoperation for correcting (diminishing) the unbalance vector, which will reduce the lateraldeviation and drift of the projectiles in flight as well as stabilize their dynamic parameters whenmoving along a ballistic trajectory in the air, and that will certainly lead to an increase in the rangeof the projectiles and enhancement of the accuracy of hitting the target. The article proposes severaloptions for the practical implementation of the manufacturing operation for correcting the unbalancevector of projectiles in one plane. When applying the method of balancing the projectiles by addingmissing metal (mass), it is proposed to place the corrective weight in a special “corrective groove” onthe outer surface of the projectile body, which can be preliminarily made on a metalworking machineduring the general processing of the projectile body. To ensure the strength of fixing in the grooves ofthe corrective weights from the influence of the pressure of powder gases on them when firing froma gun, it is proposed to make the geometrical profile of the groove in the cross section of a trapezoidalshape of the dovetail type. When applying the method of removing excess metal (mass), it is proposedto make holes on the outer surface of the projectile body by milling (or drilling). The mass and place (angle) of the correction, the geometric dimensions, and the number of corrective weights or correctiveholes shall be preliminarily determined in the course of balancing the projectiles on a balancingstand. It is proposed to introduce the marking of projectiles in five classes through two parametersof mass and their deviations from the norm: the first of which is the measurement of the total massof the projectile in statics, and the second one is the measurement of unbalance of the mass of theprojectile in the form of the amount of unbalance in dynamics.Keywords: projectiles, ballistic characteristics, balancing, calibrating, unbalance vector
CATETER CENTRAL DE INSERÇÃO PERIFÉRICA: SEGURO PARA ADMINISTRAÇÃO DE MEIOS DE CONTRASTE EM EXAMES DE TOMOGRAFIA COMPUTADORIZADA?
Authors: Agnolo Cátia Millene Dell
Published: February 2024

Em exames de tomografia computadorizada (TC), o uso de contraste intravenoso é comum, visando melhorar a precisão do diagnóstico. O contraste deve ser administrado preferencialmente em uma veia periférica. No entanto, em alguns pacientes, este acesso pode ser frágil e difícil. O cateter central de inserção periférica (PICC) surgiu como alternativa para acesso venoso central, em pacientes com acesso periférico indisponível e que necessitem de períodos prolongados de uso, bem como administração de soluções irritantes e/ou vesicantes. Assim sendo, questiona-se a possibilidade de administrar os meios de contraste nos exames de TC no PICC. Este trabalho objetiva trazer as principais evidências disponíveis das características dos cateteres venosos centrais disponíveis, de inserção periférica, bem como se seu uso pode ser seguro e eficaz para a administração de contraste, nestes casos.
ENXERTO DE TECIDO CONJUNTIVO EM REGIÃO PERI-IMPLANTAR: RELATO DE CASO CLÍNICO
Authors: Araújo Patrícia de Lima , Vasconcelos Igor George da Silva , Prata Vitória Soares
Published: February 2024

O uso de enxerto de tecido conjuntivo na implantodontia tem ganhado atenção significativa devido ao seu potencial em melhorar a saúde peri-implantar e os resultados estéticos. Este relato de caso clínico descreve a aplicação bem-sucedida de enxerto de tecido conjuntivo em uma paciente submetida ao tratamento, paciente do gênero feminino, 26 anos, apresentando afundamento gengival e comprometimento estético em região peri-implantar, a paciente relatou insatisfação estética devido a sua gengiva apresentar afundamento e um leve escurecimento na região onde havia feito o implante dentário, resultando em desconforto ao sorrir, após avaliação minuciosa, optou-se pela técnica de enxerto de tecido conjuntivo para corrigir o defeito gengival e melhorar a estética, o planejamento incluiu a escolha da técnica cirúrgica, a identificação da área doadora e a discussão detalhada com o paciente sobre as expectativas do tratamento.O enxerto de tecido conjuntivo resultou em uma notável melhoria estética, dando volume gengival e uma harmonia significativa entre o tecido gengival adjacente e a coroa do implante, a paciente relatou satisfação com o resultado estético alcançado. Então, destaca-se a eficácia do enxerto de tecido conjuntivo na melhoria estética peri-implantar, demonstrando ser uma opção viável e bem-tolerada, proporcionando ao paciente não apenas benefícios estéticos, mas também melhorando a autoestima e a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal.
Desprendimiento de Retina Exudativo: Reporte de un Caso
Authors: Salinas Rolando , Hernández Prillwitz Carlos Enrique , Cifuentes Ramírez María José
Published: February 2024

Mujer joven de 18 años de edad que consulta en el Hospital Roosevelt de Guatemala, por edema de miembros inferiores y perdida de visión de 1 semana de evolución. En sala de emergencias presentó presión arterial 160/95mmHg, posteriormente se realizaron examenes complementarios con alteraciones a nivel renal, con una clasificacion KDIGO G5, falla renal. En la evaluación oftalmologica, presentó los siguientes hallazgos una agudeza visual 1/200 en ambos ojos, sin defecto refractivo, y segmento anterior sin alteraciones, en fondo de ojo presentó cambios por una retinopatía hipertensiva, machas lana de algodón en los cuatro cuadrantes, con hemorragias en astilla, y desprendimiento de retina bulloso inferior.
Hearing injuries due to atmospheric pressure changes in air and water survival training instructors
Authors: Leon Elisa , Rodriguez Carmen , Martínez María Del Carmen , Ron Misael
Published: February 2024

Under normal atmospheric conditions, the individual has an optimal state of health, but these conditions alter their physiology and can cause damage to health. Hence, sudden changes in atmospheric pressure generate hearing manifestations and/or injuries because the pressure inside the ear must be equal to that outside. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of hearing injuries caused by sudden changes in atmospheric pressure in air and water survival training instructors, during the period 2012-2022. Epidemiological, descriptive cross-sectional research. To collect the information, a documentary review of the clinical records and the work plan was carried out. The population and sample were made up of the 20 instructors of the Department of Physiological Training (DAF). Results: the male sex predominated (85 %), the average age and seniority were 36 ± 4,68 and 12 ± 6,59 years respectively, with a work exposure of 6 hours per week. In addition, 15 cases of hearing loss and 01 case of decompression illness with hearing injury were diagnosed, a prevalence of 0,8 cases per year, which indicates that one instructor annually suffers from hearing injury due to Barotrauma. This is why the main prevention measure is in the organization of work, limiting the number and duration of dives. Therefore, it is recommended to implement a hearing conservation program and comply with the morbidity registry of occupational diseases and accidents of the DAF instructor staff related to changes in atmospheric pressure
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of the Influence of Diameter at Inlet 2 on Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in the Mixing Elbow
Authors: Ndiaye Pape Tamsir , Thiam Omar Ngor
Published: February 2024

This study presents the CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis of the mixing elbow by determining the influence of the variation in the diameter of the inlet 2 section, Diameter 2 with the use of the ANSYS FLUENT software. The flow of our problem being turbulent, was described by the Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes Equations (RANSE), the k-ε closure model and for the temperature field, the averaged energy conservation equation. To solve them numerically, the finite volume method and the SIMPLE scheme for Pressure-velocity coupling were chosen. The larger the Diameter 2, the more effective mixing areas, the more uniform the temperature and velocity at the outlet and the better the mixing. At the outlet, not only do the velocities and temperatures increase but their gradient also increases with an increase in Diameter 2 up to 0.025m, the presence of turbulence and the rate of heat transfer increase. For Diameter 2 equal to 0.030m, the curves are symmetrical, the temperature and velocity values ​​vary slightly over the entire outlet section, we have a better mixture but with a low heat transfer rate.
Screening of genotypes against castor wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ricini)
Authors: K BHATI  , R S BHAKTA  , V A PATIL  , V A LODAM
Published: February 2024

Assessment of genotypes by artificial wilt screening was done on a set of forty genotypes of castor grown during rabi 2015-16 at Pulses and Castor Research Station, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat. Among the genotypes studied, 16 (JI-422,JI-384,JI-416,JI-402, JI-258, SKP-84, GEETA, JP-86, JI-368, JI-403, JI-423, JI-424, SKP-72, SKP-106, RG-43 and 48-1) showed resistant reaction for wilt disease. Thus the resistant genotypes can be used in breeding programme to develop wilt resistant varieties/hybrids in castor
Assessment of Surface Water Physicochemical Variables and Macrophytes Diversity in Sokoto and Rima Rivers, Nigeria
Authors: Magami Ibrahim Muhammad , Sanyinna Yusuf Muhammad
Published: February 2024

The Sokoto and Rima Rivers are vital water bodies in Nigeria, supporting local ecosystems and communities. This study aimed to investigate various physical and chemical parameters of the water, as well as the diversity of macrophytes present in the Sokoto and Rima Rivers. Standard methods of determining physicochemical parameters and surveys of macrophytes were adopted. Results obtained revealed that temperature and depth were found to be the most influential factors on macrophytes distribution. In Sokoto River, average temperature ranged from 27.00℃ to 27.30℃, and average depth from 285 to 295 meters at both stations A and B. In Rima River, average temperature varied from 25.85℃ to 26.50℃, and average depth ranged from 730 to 735 meters at both stations A and B. Emergent species were dominant among the 20 identified macrophyte species, with 18 species, while free-floating and submerged species each represented one species. This research contributes to understanding the ecological health of the Sokoto and Rima Rivers, guiding conservation efforts, informing water resource management, and identifying potential impacts on human activities in these areas. Ultimately, the goal is to support sustainable development and protect these valuable natural resources for the long term.
Eleventh Degree Polynomial Series Solution Approach of Special Non-linear Fourth Order Boundary Value Problems
Authors: Mutawakilu Ibrahim , Bello Nakone
Published: February 2024

In this paper a new eleventh degree polynomial series solution approach is developed for the solution of special non-linear fourth order boundary value problems. The method consist first of obtaining a linear differentials system of twelve equations from the boundary conditions, governing equation and its three successive derivatives which were evaluated at boundary points. Secondly we assume the approximate solution in the form of a polynomial of degree eleventh with twelve unknown coefficients. To determine the unknown coefficients we incorporate the assumed solution into linear differentials systems of twelve equations which results into a linear systems of twelve equations with twelve unknown and which can be solve uniquely. It is clear from the tables and figures that the method is in good agreement with the exact and with some existing results in the literatures. Also it can be seen from example 3.3 that the exact solution is reproduced which is an added advantage of the method.
Prevalence of Mental Illness among Youths in Ogun State, South West Nigeria
Authors: Babasola Kofoworola Maryam , Okhiria Adebimpe , Bale Sheriffdeen Issa , Sorunke Taiwo Ayodeji , Alli Usman Olasunkanmi
Published: February 2024

Mental health issues continue to be a serious public health concern, affecting people's well-being and ability to operate despite advances in research and raising awareness. Mental illness imposes a substantial public health burden, affecting individuals, families, and communities at large. Mental disorders are often stigmatized, leading to discrimination, social exclusion, and, in worse cases, suicide. This stigma prevents individuals from seeking help and hinders the provision of appropriate support. Based on this premise, this study investigated the prevalence of mental illness among youths in Ogun State, Nigeria. The biopsychosocial model, Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (CBT), Psychodynamic theory, Social Learning Theory, and The Stress-Diathesis Model were used as the framework. The survey design of the descriptive correlational type was adopted. The population of the study were 225 nurses at Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta North, Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Annex, Lantoro, and Abeokuta South and Edijalo Health Service Limited Abeokuta North, Ogun State and total enumeration was used as the sampling technique. A questionnaire was used with a reliability of (α= 0.761). The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, mean, and standard deviation. From the characteristics of the respondents, the majority were female (85%), Diploma had the highest number for qualification (52%), and 42.7% were NO2 . The prevalence of mental illness among youths is Severe (x=3.53), and patients were between 18-40 years. The most prevalent type of mental illness among youths was Schizophrenia and Substance use disorder moderately (x=2.72). The study concluded that the prevalence of mental illness among youths in Ogun State has been assessed as severe, indicating a significant level of mental health issues among this demographic.
INSPEKSI KESELAMATAN JALAN DI RUAS JALAN GATOT SUBROTO, KOTA TEGAL, JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Syarifuddin Anasya Musdalifah , Hadi Suprapto , Marwanto Riza Phahlevi
Published: February 2024

Ruas jalan Gatot Subroto merupakan salah satu jenis jalan lokal primer yang berada di daerah Kota Tegal, Jawa Tengah. Menjadi tipe jalan 2/2 UD dengan panjang jalan 2,4 km. Ruas jalan ini memberikan akses dari ruas jalan kolektor Kolonel Sugiono menuju ruas jalan KS.Tubun. Banyaknya kondisi marka yang sudah tidak terlihat serta kondisi perlengkapan jalan yang sudah tidak dalam kondisi baik, menyebabkan ruas jalan ini memerlukan kegiatan inspeksi keselamatan jalan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menemukan solusi dari permasalahan infrastruktur ruas jalan Gatot Subroto demi meningkatkan keselamatan, aman, dan kenyamanan ruas jalan tersebut. Metode penelitian dimulai dari pengambilan data secara langsung di lapangan lalu melakukan analisis data dan pengelolaan nya. Ditemukan bahwa kerusakan rambu, marka, dan kondisi permukaan jalan menjadi masalah utama dari ruas jalan ini.
Bilingual and Spanish Language Media in the U.S. as a Language Maintenance Tool Among Latinx Communities
Authors: Sánchez-Muñoz Ana , Retis Jessica
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we discuss the status and vitality of Spanish in the U.S., including the presence and characteristics of Spanish-language communicative spaces, including the media and other digital venues. Given the discrimination that many Latinx Spanish speakers suffer in the U.S., for example, through English-only initiatives or restrictive language policies, we draw attention to the important role that communicative spaces such as media have in this country for promoting and aiding the maintenance of heritage and minority languages. We also critique the monolingual assumptions that there are only certain types of “correct” language, in this case, standard Spanish or “Walter Cronkite Spanish,” which implies a variety as it is used in a country where the official language is Spanish (e.g., Mexico or Colombia). We are interested in looking at how Spanish is used and promoted and the role of U.S. media in contexts where audiences are mostly bilingual. We argue that U.S. Spanish, as it is spoken by Chicanx/Latinx speakers, has been historically undervalued or underrepresented in the media, thus perpetuating monolingual ideologies that do not serve bilingual and multilingual audiences and indeed affect the perception of local varieties of Spanish and their speakers. With the advent of new technologies and the sociodemographic transformation of Latinx audiences, new media production in U.S. Spanish, Spanglish, and other local varieties have the potential of serving as an important tool to combat language loss due to linguistic discrimination and harmful hegemonic monolingual ideologies.
Søren Kierkegaard: Auf dem Weg zum Augenblick
Authors: Pohlmeyer Markus
Published: February 2024

Søren Kierkegaard:

Auf dem Weg zum Augenblick
Vállalatok társadalmi felelősségvállalása és a munkavállalók elégedettsége közötti kapcsolat elemzése
Authors: Karácsony Péter , Reichel Blanka
Published: February 2024

A vállalatok társadalmi felelősségvállalásának (CSR) javítása rendkívül fontos feladat, hiszen minden szervezet kölcsönhatásban van a környezetével és munkavállalóival. Napjaink globalizált üzleti világában ahhoz, hogy egy vállalat hosszútávon sikeresen tudjon működni, segíthet a társadalmi felelősségvállalás. A társadalmi felelősségvállalás bevezetésével a szervezetek versenyelőnyhöz juthatnak a piacokon, továbbá segítségével elérhető, hogy a munkavállalók lojálisak legyenek a szervezethez. Jelen kutatás vizsgálatának tárgya a magyarországi vállalatok társadalmi felelősségvállalása és a munkavállalók elégedettsége közötti kapcsolat elemzése volt. A kérdőíves kutatás során elemzésre került a megkérdezett munkavállalók CSR-programokhoz való hozzáállása, azokkal való elégedettsége, valamint a programokon keresztül a munkahelyük megítélése. A kutatás egyik fő eredménye, hogy a társadalmi felelősségvállalás a dolgozóknak fontos, mivel azok kapcsolódnak a munkavállalók fizikai és pszichológiai jólétéhez. A kutatásban azonban az is bizonyítást nyert, hogy a magyar munkavállalók esetében a CSR még nem szerepel egyedüli feltételként ahhoz, hogy munkahelyükkel elégedettek legyenek.
IMPLEMENTARY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE POLICY OF ARTICLE 18 PARAGRAPH 9 IN THE REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY NUMBER 53 OF 2023 BY UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Intan Cahyany Sagita , Anshori M. Syukron
Published: February 2024

The successful implementation of the policy of the Minister of Education, Research and Technology Regulation Article 18 Paragraph 9 Number 53 of 2023 is influenced by the delivery of information and communication by policy actors. By applying policy implementation theory, this research will examine the factors that influence the dimensions of communication, such as communication distribution, clarity of information, and consistency, and then provide a better understanding of the importance of communication in building cooperation in higher education programs, providing input and recommendations for legislators. Moreover,And other educational institutions are increasing information dissemination efforts and expanding the scope of their programs. This research aims to determine how implementers carry out information implementation, clarity, and consistency through communication studies. The research used is qualitative with a descriptive approach carried out through observations and interviews for three months at three universities in Sumbawa Regency with informants determined through purposive sampling, intended to provide an accurate picture of a particular situation or the relationship between various actual phenomena. Regularly. Information has been provided, but the implementation still needs to run optimally; this can be seen from the uneven delivery of information to technical implementers. The provision of information could have been better. Namely, the central institution still needs to conduct direct outreach to the targets or target objects by implementing technical UPTs. Meanwhile, academic parties at the University are waiting while studying the aims and objectives of the policy. It is hoped that central institutions will optimize the delivery of information and communication.
Neogene echinoids of Florida
Authors: Osborn Adam S. , Portell Roger W. , Mooi Rich
Published: February 2024

Forty-three species, and five indeterminate taxa of Florida Neogene echinoids are discussed and their geographic and stratigraphic distributions provided. These include 16 species documented from the Pleistocene, 20 from the Pliocene, and 12 from the Miocene. Eight new species are described: Rhyncholampas meansi n. sp. from the Pleistocene; Fernandezaster whisleri n. sp., Genocidaris oyeni n. sp., and Lovenia kerneri n. sp. from the Pliocene; and Clypeaster petersonorum n. sp., Gagaria hunterae n. sp., Brissopsis hoffmani n. sp., and Abertella carlsoni n. sp. from the Miocene. Additionally, we herein recognize Abertella floridana, from the Sopchoppy Limestone, as a species distinct from Abertella aberti, and provide the first documentation of Echinolampas lycopersicus, Rhyncholampas sabistonensis, and Arbia aldrichi from the fossil record of Florida. We update the taxonomy for all referred species and their known distributions. This document is intended to be a compilation of the entire Neogene echinoid record from Florida, which is now understood to have the most speciose and diverse assemblage of Neogene echinoids in the eastern United States.
A new soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae, Apalone) from the Late Miocene of north-central Florida
Authors: Valdes Natalí , Bourque Jason R. , Vitek Natasha S.
Published: February 2024

Trionychid fossils from the late Miocene (late Clarendonian) Love Bone Bed in Alachua County, Florida, are described as a single taxon that represents a new species, Apalone amorense sp. nov. A phylogenetic analysis recovers A. amorense as sister to all extant representatives of Apalone. The new species is relatively small at adult size compared to other species of Apalone and exhibits a mosaic of similarities with extant species of Apalone. It shares the presence of four plastral callosities, lack of surface contact between the jugal and parietal, and a mid-sized postorbital bar with A. ferox, and unfused hyo-hypoplastra (except in some older individuals where these fuse), variably open suprascapular fontanelles in all but the largest individuals, and dermal sculpturing similar to A. mutica and A. spinifera. The age and proposed phylogenetic position of A. amorense are consistent with previously published estimated divergence dates for the clade.
A rare occurrence of matched otoliths and associated skeletal remains of Apogon townsendi (Osteichthyes) from the Caloosahatchee Formation (lower Pleistocene) of Florida
Authors: Stringer Gary L. , Hulbert Richard C. , Nolf Dirk , Roth Paul , Portell Roger W.
Published: February 2024

A matched pair of otoliths (right and left saccular otoliths) and associated skeletal remains (n = 107) of Apogon townsendi (belted cardinalfish) were obtained in unconsolidated sediment from inside the valves of an articulated scallop Carolinapecten eboreus. The scallop specimen was collected in Hendry County, Florida, from the lower Pleistocene Caloosahatchee Formation, approximately 1.7 to 2.1 Ma. The recovery of this vertebrate material is highly significant because no skeletal remains of bony fish with in situ or associated otoliths are known from the Gulf or Atlantic coasts of the United States. Furthermore, the specimen represents the first fossil record of the family Apogonidae and the genus Apogon from Florida and the first report of the species Apogon townsendi in the fossil record. The length of the fossil Apogon townsendi was determined to be 4.7 cm based on the linear relationship between fish length and otolith length and utilizing modern specimens of the species for comparison and analysis. The length of the fossil Apogon townsendi indicated that it was an adult fish upon death (> 2.1 cm). Although several taphonomic scenarios are considered, including commensalism, it is believed that the apogonid died in close proximity to the empty scallop shell, which was followed by fairly rapid washing in of sediment with the fish into the valves of the scallop (i.e., sediment trapping). This determination is based on several factors including the biology, distribution, and behavior of extant Apogon townsendi. The presence and preservation of the two matched saccular otoliths and the large number of associated, fragile skeletal remains in the scallop shell suggest that the apogonid was not ingested and excreted by a piscivorous predator.
Advaita Vedānta and the Poetic Exploration of Transcendence in W.B. Yeats’ Poetry
Authors: Dr. Smita
Published: February 2024

This paper delves into the intricate interplay between Vedānta philosophy and the pursuit of universality in select poems by the esteemed Irish poet, W.B. Yeats. Drawing upon the philosophical tenets of Vedānta, which emphasize the inherent unity of all existence, this study examines how Yeats, a poet deeply influenced by the Eastern thought, grapples with and explores these profound ideas in his poetic oeuvre. Through an in-depth analysis of select poems, I aim to unravel the nuanced ways Yeats engages with Vedānta philosophy, seeking to transcend cultural and temporal boundaries in his quest for a universal poetic vision. Furthermore, the paper endeavours to elucidate why it is imperative to comprehend World Literature through Indic perspectives, challenging the foreign origins of the term. The argument posits the need to develop a theoretical framework rooted in the Indian viewpoint to comprehend literature from diverse global traditions.
Desarrollo Profesional Postcolonial del Docente: «giro decolonial» en el diseño de la formación del cuerpo docente para su propia decolonialidad
Authors: Rodríguez Gómez María Dolores
Published: February 2024

El postcolonialismo reconoce la existencia de una lógica de colonialidad en la sociedad latinoamericana. En este trabajo se plantea la necesidad de una decolonialidad del sistema educativo latinomericano que se fundamenta en la decolonialidad del maestro de escuela. En una investigación cualitativa se identificó que el maestro latinoamericano es idóneo para asumir un papel central y guía en el proceso de desprendimiento de la colonialidad en el aula escolar para la decolonialidad del sistema educativo, pues reúne en diferentes intensidades de acuerdo con el espacio donde se ubica, las características teóricas para guiar el proceso de desprendimiento de la colonialidad. Se discute que para que los maestros urbanos y rurales puedan asumir este papel central de guía del proceso de decolonialidad del sistema educativo, es necesario que el desarrollo profesional del maestro se enfoque en las tareas necesarias para la producción y distribución de conocimiento, y en su propia decolonialidad. Se presenta un diseño de desarrollo profesional postcolonial con un “giro decolonial” para conocer e integrar en el desarrollo profesional del maestro el modo de formación profesional del docente rural. Se identificó que los maestros se transforman unos a otros cuando se reúnen y participan juntos en un aprendizaje dialógico, y se identificó que, al reunir a maestros latinoamericanos de diferentes países, de tipos de escuelas y de diferentes espacios, se rompe con las relaciones de poder con colonialidad prevalecientes en cada país, se permite un diálogo igualitario y una experiencia vivencial de relaciones sin colonialidad. El uso de Latinoamérica como método requiere aprovechar la globalización para reunir a los maestros en comunidades de aprendizaje regionales que permitan generar un diálogo entre iguales y permitan al maestro experimentar relaciones sin colonialidad para su decolonialidad, así como generar el apoyo regional que el proceso de decolonialidad del sistema educativo requiere.
CONSTRUCCIÓN DE TABLEROS TÁCTILES PARA FACILITAR EL APRENDIZAJE EN NIÑOS CON DISCAPACIDAD INTELECTUAL UTILIZANDO MICROCONTROLADORES
Authors: Zabala Barragán Leticia Aurelina , Alvarez Brito Héctot Vicente , Maza Salazar Stalyn Vladimir
Published: February 2024

El presente trabajo se desarrolló en el marco del proyecto de Vinculación con la sociedad en la Unidad Educativa Especializada Carlos Garbay, con estudiantes del Instituto Tecnológico Superior Carlos Cisneros con condición Universitaria. Mediante la solicitud de repotenciar las diferentes unidades. En la entrevista con los profesores se evidencia el uso de pictogramas en los procesos educativos para niños con discapacidad intelectual, ya que es una de las principales técnicas usadas por los profesores con sus estudiantes.  Existen láminas para la enseñanza de procesos de aseo personal, hora de la comida, aprendizaje de colores, números, etc. Se ha considerado que esta técnica es susceptible de mejora incluyendo la capacidad de que el estudiante escoja mediante botones las tareas adecuadas, como colores, números, etc.
 
En este sentido el proyecto se enfoca en modernizar y mejorar la automatización del proceso educativo al reemplazar las hojas de papel con módulos didácticos desarrollados mediante el uso de microcontroladores. Para la obtención del prototipo se han desarrollado varias etapas, desde el diseño del circuito impreso, desarrollo y programación del algoritmo para el microcontrolador y el ensamblaje de los componentes. Se destaca la importancia del modelado en 3D para la visualización y las pruebas antes de la construcción física.
 
El diseño del tablero parte de las láminas con pictogramas que usan los profesores de la Unidad Educativa especializada Carlos Gargay, las mismas son usadas como apoyo sensorial a las actividades que desarrolla cada profesor en clase. el presente módulo pretende ser el punto de partida para un estudio sobre las mejoras que se pueden obtener en los procesos de enseñanza de los niños con discapacidad intelectual al incluir material didáctico que usa nuevas tecnologías.
ANÁLISIS DE CUEROS NATURALES Y SINTÉTICOS: UN ENFOQUE SOSTENIBLE PARA LA INDUSTRIA DE CURTIEMBRE Y TENERÍA
Authors: Aroca Castillo Irlanda Beatriz , Lara Padilla Ligia Paulina , Chafla Guaranga Jhonnatan Gabriel , Guevara Gonsalez Marcia Marisol
Published: February 2024

Este estudio investiga la viabilidad de utilizar pieles exóticas y métodos de curtido natural en la industria de la tenería con un enfoque en la sostenibilidad y la economía circular. Para este trabajo se llevaron a cabo varias pruebas para evaluar la resistencia y la elasticidad de los diferentes tipos de cueros, que incluyen pieles de tiburón, tubón, dorado, corvina, lisa y piñas utilizando métodos de curtido natural como: la zanahoria y la sal yodada. Los resultados mostraron que estas alternativas no sólo son viables, sino que también son más sostenibles, ofreciendo propiedades funcionales comparables o incluso superiores a las del cuero de ganado vacuno. Además, se observó una reducción significativa en la generación de residuos químicos cuando se utilizaron métodos de curtido natural. Aunque los hallazgos son prometedores, se sugiere la necesidad de continuar con más estudios para mejorar las prácticas sostenibles en la industria de la tenería, contribuyendo así a la sostenibilidad global y al avance hacia una economía más circular.
 
El estudio se centra en la sostenibilidad en la industria de la tenería, investigando pieles exóticas y técnicas de curtido natural en el marco de una economía circular. Se realizaron ensayos detallados sobre cueros de tilapia, vacuno y ovino. Además, se exploraron cualitativamente otras alternativas como tiburón, tubón, dorado, corvina, lisa y piñas, utilizando ingredientes naturales como zanahoria y sal yodada en el proceso de curtido.
A través de pruebas rigurosas, se comparó la resistencia y elasticidad de los cueros de tilapia, vacuno y ovino con las alternativas mencionadas. Los resultados sugieren que estas opciones no solo son viables, sino que en algunos casos pueden superar al cuero convencional en términos de propiedades. Además, se destaca su sostenibilidad, evidenciada por la reducción de residuos químicos en el curtido.
A pesar de los hallazgos prometedores, el estudio enfatiza la necesidad de investigaciones adicionales.
El objetivo es refinar estas técnicas y consolidar prácticas sostenibles en la tenería, impulsando una economía más circular y respetuosa con el medio ambiente.
Telemedicine in Family Medicine: Innovative Management for the Care of Migrants in Multicultural Settings
Authors: Rua Daniela Guardo , Pinilla María Paula Lugo , Olalla Gricelda Emperatriz Valencia , Beltran-Venegas Tulia
Published: February 2024

A documentary review was carried out on the production and publication of research papers related to the study of the variables Telemedicine, Innovation, and Family Medicine. The purpose of the bibliometric analysis proposed in this document was to know the main characteristics of the volume of publications registered in the Scopus database during the period 2017-2022, achieving the identification of 14 publications. The information provided by this platform was organized through graphs and figures, categorizing the information by Year of Publication, Country of Origin, Area of Knowledge and Type of Publication. Once these characteristics have been described, the position of different authors on the proposed topic is referenced through a qualitative analysis. Among the main findings made through this research, it is found that the United States, with 7 publications, was the Latin American country with the highest scientific production registered in the name of authors affiliated with institutions of that nation. The Area of Knowledge that made the greatest contribution to the construction of bibliographic material referring to the study of Telemedicine as an alternative in the care of migrant families was Medicine  with 10 published documents, and the most used Publication Type during the period indicated above were Journal Articles with 72% of the total scientific production.
Comme il faut!
Authors: Parashu Dimitrios
Published: February 2024

Die für Ende Februar 2024 angesetzten Präsidentschaftswahlen im Senegal ließ der jetzige Präsident in einer Ankündigung aus Gründen von Streitigkeiten über das nationale Wahlgesetz ad interim aussetzen. Dagegen stellte sich daraufhin Mitte Februar 2024 vehement die senegalesische Judikative. Der senegalesische Verfassungsrat (Conseil constitutionnel) erklärte die präsidial angekündigte Wahlverschiebung für verfassungswidrig.
Effect of Grip strength on Work Efficiency in Hand Tools Tasks
Authors: Shokshk Ali , Shokshok Mostafa
Published: February 2024

The overarching goal of ergonomics is to enhance performance and ensure workplace safety during physical tasks, simultaneously minimizing musculoskeletal disorders and energy expenditure. Recently, concerns have arisen about body measurements contributing not only to musculoskeletal issues but also to a potential decline in energy and work efficiency. Hence, this study aimed to explore the impact of maximum grip strength (MGS) on activity energy expenditure (AEE) and work efficiency. AEE measurements, conducted using the Actiheart, were carried out with 10 subjects performing a drilling task in 12 coordinated postures involving the shoulder, trunk, and leg. Analysis through independent samples t-test and mean differences revealed that AEE decreased as subject's MGS increased. Individuals with higher MGS exhibited lower in AEE, suggesting greater efficiency in their performance.