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The Significance of Doorway Positions in English Medieval Parochial Churches and Chapels
Authors: Geoffrey Sedlezky
Published: October 2023

The Significance of Doorway Positions in English Medieval Parochial Churches and Chapels analyses the positions of external church doorways in England to investigate the significance that positioning had for the function and design of these buildings.

 

Until the eleventh century, churches tended to have a single external western nave doorway. This design changed in the next two centuries. New churches tended to have north and south, laterally opposing, nave doorways. From the thirteenth century to the end of the Middle Ages, new churches continued the two-doorway trend but typically added western towers and doorways as well. The book also examines chapels, which differed from churches as they had a different function and status. Non-parochial chapels usually had a single southern doorway whilst parochial chapels often had two opposing nave doorways.

 

This book proposes that liturgical reasons lay behind the changes both at the turn of the eleventh century and again in the later thirteenth. Gender and clerical segregation are considered in relation to the provision of a second nave doorway in churches and parochial chapels. It is also shown that the widespread idea of the ‘Devil’s Door’ was only developed in the nineteenth century though it had roots in late medieval liturgy. The author concludes that there is a link between the design and function of parochial churches and chapels with the number and attributes of their doorways.
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Danube Limes in Austria
Authors: David J. Breeze , Andreas Schwarcz , René Ployer
Published: October 2023

The frontiers of the Roman empire together form the largest surviving monument of one of the world´s greatest states. They stretch for some 7,500 km through 20 countries which encircle the Mediterranean Sea. The remains of these frontiers have been studied by visitors and later archaeologists for several centuries. Many of the inscriptions and sculpture, weapons, pottery and artefacts created and used by the soldiers and civilians who lived on the frontier can be seen in museums. Equally evocative of the lost might of Rome are the physical remains of the frontiers themselves. The aim of this series of booklets is not only to inform the interested visitor about the history of the frontiers but to act as a guide-book as well.

Austria is particularly fortunate in the survival along the Danube of the remains of many military installations. These include forts and towers, some parts surviving up to two stories high. They are a most remarkable survival and deserve to be better known and more visited. I certainly hope each reader of this book will enjoy learning more about Austria’s Roman heritage.

From the Foreword by David J. Breeze.
Bronze Age barrow and pit alignments at Upton Park, south of Weedon Road, Northampton
Authors: Yvonne Wolframm-Murray , Jim Burke , Rob Atkins
Published: October 2023

MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) was commissioned by RPS Group PLC, on behalf of Morris Homes, to undertake archaeological work on land at Upton Park south of Weedon Road, Northampton.

Two adjacent palaeochannels crossed the western extent of the site and are likely to have dated to the Pleistocene period. The earliest evidence of human activity consisted of a background scatter of Neolithic flint. The first feature was an isolated barrow that was established in the early Bronze Age. A later unurned cremation was cut into the backfill of the recut ditch and radiocarbon dated to the end of the early Bronze Age or the beginning of the middle Bronze Age. At least one isolated early Bronze Age pit was found in another part of the site.

Parts of two late Bronze Age/early Iron Age sinuous pit alignments were recorded over nearly 0.5km within the site with c257 pits revealed. An estimated 66% of these pits by volume were examined. This is the first time in the county since Wollaston Quarry in the 1990s that pit alignments were seen over such a distance within a single planning application. The archaeological excavation of these has resulted in them being by some distance the two most examined pit alignments in the county, if not the region. Both had most likely fallen out of use by the early Iron Age, but a middle Iron Age date should not be ruled out. In the northern and southern pit alignments there were 16 and seven areas respectively where there were different variables in the pits such as circular or rectangular plan form (and some pit areas had be recut by ditches), which may suggest they had been constructed and maintained by different gangs/communities over probably hundreds of years.

Relatively little detailed work has been recorded on this enigmatic feature type. The extensive work and examination of the two pit alignments at Upton has allowed a typology of the variable areas of pits (and related ditches) to be postulated. A detailed discussion has compared these features in a local, regional and national context. Future recommendations for excavation of pit alignments have been recorded.

A Roman trackway lay within the western part of the development area and it was part of the routeway network located around the nearby Duston Roman town. Medieval drainage ditches and field systems relating to part of the medieval settlement of Upton lay within the eastern part of the development area.
“Looking through the keyhole”: problems and research strategies for landscape archaeology in an alluvial plain with a high rate of vertical growth. The case of Bassa Romagna and south-eastern Po Valley
Authors: Marco Cavalazzi
Published: October 2023

This paper aims to outline the main limits that a landscape archaeological project has to face examining a floodplain with a high rate of vertical growth of ground levels, due mainly to the combined action of subsidence and alluvial sedimentation phenomena. The investigated area is the Bassa Romagna, the south-eastern part of the Po Valley, object of survey since 2009. The paper focuses on the characteristics of the archaeological data collected, on the influence of the biases detected, and it presents some of the solutions applied in order to mitigate these limits.
Lehramtsstudium – Vorbereitungsdienst – Lehrkräfteberuf, oder? Empirische Analysen aus dem Nationalen Bildungspanel (NEPS)
Authors: Gülen Șeyma , Müller Katharina , Schmid-Kühn Svenja Mareike
Published: October 2023

Allgemein wird angenommen, dass Absolvent*innen eines Lehramtsstudiums einem vorgezeichneten beruflichen Weg – über den Vorbereitungsdienst in den Lehrkräfteberuf – folgen. Gleichwohl gibt es auch Lehramtsabsolvent*innen, die alternative Wege einschlagen. Der Beitrag thematisiert dieses bisher kaum beachtete Phänomen: Auf Basis der Daten des Nationalen Bildungspanels wird der post-hochschulische berufliche Verbleib von Lehramtsabsolvent*innen anhand bivariater Verfahren inferenzstatistisch untersucht. Die Mehrheit der Absolvent*innen folgt dem traditionellen Verlaufsmuster (79%), zugleich geht aber ein nicht unerheblicher Anteil alternative berufliche Wege und nimmt eine Tätigkeit außerhalb des Lehramts (11%), eine akademische Karriere (5%) oder den Lehrkräfteberuf ohne Vorbereitungsdienst auf (5%). Dabei unterscheiden sich die Absolvent*innen je nach Verbleib hinsichtlich soziodemographischer, leistungsbezogener und ausbildungsbezogener Merkmale.
Development of a Cognitive Composite for Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease in Korean Older Adults
Authors: Kim Minjae ,   for the KBASE Research Group, Yi Dahyun , Byun Min Soo , Ahn Hyejin , Jung Joon Hyung , Kong Nayeong , Chang Yoonyoung , Choi Hyeji , Choi Jungmin , Kim Kyungtae , Jung Gijung , Lee Dong Young
Published: October 2023

Background: As tracking subtle cognitive declines in the preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is difficult with traditional individual outcome measures, need for cognitive composite for preclinical AD is widely recognized. Objective: We aimed to develop culturally appropriate cognitive composite that sensitively identifies subtle cognitive decline of preclinical AD in Korean older adults. Methods: A total 225 cognitively normal elderly individuals from the Korean Brain Aging Study for the Early Diagnosis and Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease, were included. Tests of episodic memory, orientation, and executive function were carefully selected through review of previously established composites. Three candidate composites including Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer’s Disease Word list recall (WLR), Logical memory (LM) II, and Mini-Mental status examination (MMSE) in common, and Letter fluency test (LF), category fluency test, or Stroop color and word test, were selected. Results: Student t-tests demonstrated that only the composite composed of WLR, LM II, MMSE, and LF (Composite 1) showed a significant difference in score decline over two-year follow-up period between Aβ positive and negative group (p = 0.03). Linear mixed model analyses also showed that the Aβ x time interaction effect was significant only for Composite 1 (p = 0.025). Based on the results, Composite 1 was chosen as the final cognitive composite for preclinical Alzheimer’s disease (CPAD). Conclusions: CPAD can be used to assess subtle cognitive decline of preclinical AD in clinical research settings, especially in Korean older adults. It also may be used for monitoring progression or treatment benefits in clinical practices.
Analysis of phase trajectories for studying the operational evolution of catalytic systems
Authors: Schmidt A. F. , Kurokhtina A. A. , Larina E. V. , Lagoda N. A.
Published: October 2023

Objectives. To establish details of catalytic systems operation using the kinetic method with no needs for the differentiation of primary experimental kinetic data.

Methods. Analysis of the time patterns of differential selectivity and relative reactivity of substrates in parallel or competing reactions was used.

Results. For various coupling reactions of aryl halides and nucleophiles, the possibility to obtain the data about the evolution of the catalytic systems and patterns of the changes of catalytically active species under dynamic transformations of several active and inactive catalyst forms was demonstrated.

Conclusions. The analysis of the evolution of differential selectivity and relative reactivity under competing or parallel reactions is the useful tool for discrimination between probable hypotheses of complex catalytic process operation.
A global social media analysis of the accuracy and specific characteristics of information shared about family planning and contraception
Authors: Abuduxike Gulifeiya , Qawaf Moustafa , Edwin Comfort , Salaheldin Sultan Jarboue
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND: Social media platforms have become important sources of health information. An assessment of the use-generated contents to reduce misinformation has becoming an imperative responsibility of health professionals. We aimed to evaluate the accuracy of the shared information related to family planning, and contraception, and other characteristics on four major social media sites based on WHO guidelines.

STUDY DESIGN: A web-based content analysis using a cross-sectional study design

METHODS: We have evaluated the information on four popular social media, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Information was evaluated as "accurate" if it was consistent with the standard guidelines.

RESULTS: Out of 486 posts, 77.4% were evaluated as "accurate". Information characteristics, including being shared on Facebook (OR = 27.7, 95% CI: 7.41-104.14) and YouTube (OR = 15.9, 95% CI: 2.7-93.2), being shared by public accounts (OR = 1.7, 95% CI: 1.1-2.7), and for educational purposes (OR = 4.2, 95% CI: 2.6-6.5), were significantly associated with the content's accuracy. A significant proportion of inaccurate information was shared by health professionals.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: There are notable proportions of misinformation, and some were shared by healthcare providers. The findings highlighted the importance of consistent evaluation and monitoring of the information shared on social media based on the latest evidence. Healthcare providers should leverage the advantages of social media to disseminate up-to-date, evidence-based contraceptive information to their patients, meanwhile helping them to correct myths and misinformation on family planning.
A Review of Informal Employment Research
Authors: Kong Ximei , Jiyu Wei
Published: October 2023

With the development of the economy and society, employment forms have shown a trend of diversification. Informal employment has become an important form of employment, and governments have introduced policies to protect the rights of informal workers. This paper reviews the literature on informal employment and summarizes the definition, role, and impact of informal employment, governance, rural informal employment, and women’s power in informal employment. The study concludes that the impact of informal employment is twofold. On the one hand, informal employment provides employment opportunities and contributes to economic growth. On the other hand, the wages, working environment, and institutional security of informal workers are inferior to those of formal workers. In addition, most studies have focused on urban spaces, and there are fewer studies on rural informal employment, especially for rural women. Due to gender, education level, and family care, informal employment has become the main employment form of the rural female labor force, and it is particularly important to study their employment status and rights protection.
Optimized Material Removal and Tool Wear Rates in Milling API 5ST TS-90 Alloy: AI-Driven Optimization and Modelling with ANN, ANFIS, and RSM
Authors: Mgbemena Chinedum , Onyegu Shadrach Osokam
Published: October 2023

One of the performance measures and responses in manufacturing is the optimization of the Material Removal Rate (MRR) and Tool Wear Rate (TWR). This study used the response surface method (RSM) and AI-based models of artificial neural networks (ANNs) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFISs) to model and optimize the MRR and TWR for milling API 5ST TS-90 alloys. A ZX6350C milling machine was used to conduct twenty (20) experimental runs using a 10 mm HSS end-mill cutter. The experiment was designed using Central Composite Design (CCD) in Design Expert 14 software. RSM, ANN, and ANFIS models were applied in the predictive modelling of the milling process with a coefficient of determination above 0.85. Comparatively, ANFIS and RSM were marginally better than ANN in the predicted MRR for the milling process. The ANFIS and RSM were slightly better than ANN in the predicted TWR for the milling operation. Generally, ANFIS showed a better predictive capability than RSM and ANN for both MRR and TWR. The optimum process milling parameters for the alloy were a 720-rpm spindle speed, 24 mm/min feed rate and 0.979 mm depth of cut to achieve an optimized predicted MRR of 1272.163 mm3/min and TWR of 0.781 mm/min. The optimum milling process was validated at the suggested experimental conditions by carrying out the milling experiment at those conditions, and the results of 1270.05 mm3/min for MRR and 0.77 mm/min for TWR showed a close correlation between the predicted and validated optimum. The optimum milling parameters from this study would enhance production at reduced tooling costs associated with tool wear.
The number of free electrons per atom in a metallic conductor
Authors: Lang Peter F.
Published: October 2023

This work examines some of the important principles of classical physics on metallic conduction and free electrons. This work shows that the speed of nerve conduction is much higher than calculated the drift velocity of electrons in a metal. Inadequacies te of the Drude model of metallic structure and conduction are described. Calculations in this work show that the drift velocity of electrons in metals is much higher than expected with the Drude assumptions and there are fewer free electrons per atom in a metal than conventionally accepted.
ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ ГРАФОВИХ МОДЕЛЕЙ ДЛЯ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК КОМП’ЮТЕРНИХ МЕРЕЖ
Authors: ТРАСКОВЕЦЬКА Лілія , БОРОВИК Людмила , БОРОВИК Олег
Published: October 2023

Статтю присвячено застосуванню графових моделей у дослідженні процесів комп’ютерної оптимізації передавання інформації мережею. Теорія графів дозволяє моделювати взаємозв’язки між структурами мережі та оптимізувати їх, є науковим підґрунтям для отримання мережевого ефекту від партнерської співпраці. Дуги орієнтованих графів ілюструють вплив одних структур на інші, доступ до інформації та ступінь повноважень у мережі. За рахунок застосування інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій відбувається візуалізація мережевих взаємовідносин, яка приводить до зменшення важливості просторових зв’язків, підвищуючи цим якісні характеристики надання мережевих послуг. Відтак теорія графів у дослідженні комп’ютерних мережевих структур виявляє взаємозв’язки між структурами. Їх поведінка досліджується з урахуванням обмежень та можливостей, накладених мережами, з метою подальшої оптимізації структури останніх. Комп’ютерна реалізація дослідження ґрунтується на застосуванні методу Форда – Фалкерсона з побудовою програмного коду. У середовищі Matlab створено програмний код за модульним принципом, який працює в режимі діалогу з користувачем. Зв’язок модулів відбувається за допомогою звернення до них за відповідними параметрами. Усі необхідні дані модуль приймає і повертає у формі параметрів виклику трьох підпрограм. У роботі висвітлено постановку задачі оптимізації передавання інформації від джерела до стоку, причому потік по дугах не має перевищувати пропускної спроможності. Метод проходження інформації – пошук у глибину. Мережевий граф побудовано за матрицею інцидентностей з ваговими коефіцієнтами, що відповідають пропускній спроможності дуг. У роботі досліджено потоки у комп’ютерних мережах на основі алгоритму Форда – Фалкерсона, проведено опис програмного коду в MatLab, який можна використовувати для моделювання різних за величиною графів, розглянуто приклад застосування графових моделей для аналізу комп’ютерної мережі, знайдено максимальний потік і побудовано орієнтований граф розподілу потоку в мережі. Результати досліджень (максимальний потік) можна побачити у головному вікні програми, а у вікні “Орієнтований граф” відображається оптимальний спосіб передавання інформації від джерела до стоку з урахуванням пропускних спроможностей дуг.
Correlation Between the Scores of Common Balance Tests for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Authors:   Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran., Moghaddam Amir , Fani Yazdi Seyedeh Saba ,   Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran., Nabavinik Mahdi ,   Department of Sports Biomechanics and Movement Behavior, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran.
Published: October 2023

Background and Aims One of the neurological challenges of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is balance. Different balance tests are used for this purpose. This study aims to measure the association between the scores of common balance tests for patients with MS. Methods In this descriptive retrospective study, participants were 41 patients with MS (27 females and 14 males) with an expanded disability status scale score of 4.5 or less (Mean= 4.02±0.61). The balance tests including Berg balance test (BBS), functional reach test (FRT), activities-specific balance confidence (ABC) scale, timed up & go (TUG) test, dynamic gait index (DGI), modified Romberg test-open eyes (RMTO), modified Romberg test-closed eyes (RMTC), and dizziness handicap inventory (DHI) were randomly performed in two days with sufficient rest interval between them. Pearson correlation test was used to measure the relationship between their scores. Results The DGI score had a high and significant correlation with the scores of ABC scale, BBS, and FRT (P<0.001). Also, there was a high and significant correlation between the scores of ABC scale and BBS (P<0.001). The correlation between the scores of BBS and FRT test was also high and significant (P<0.001). Conclusion The BBS score، as one of the most widely used balance tests in patients with MS and other balance diseases، has a high correlation with the scores of DGI، ABC scale، and FRT. These tests are suggested as supplementary tests for BBS. The findings can help therapists and neurologists to choose valid balance tests at different conditions and levels of MS.
Mitigation of network security attacks in wireless multimedia sensors networks using intrusion detection system
Authors: Matheen M. A. , Sundar S.
Published: October 2023

In this work, research propose a deep transfer learning-based Lecun network P-Lenet technique to move the knowledge contained in source domain data to the target domain and integrate to produce an efficient intrusion detection system (IDS) that would enhance the detection accuracy for any wireless multimedia sensors networks (WMSN) ecosystems. To prevent attacks on the software defined network (SDN) platform in real time, the proposed method placed a strong emphasis on anomaly detection as the primary mechanism. The Lecun network (LeNet) was investigated in this work, and a new variant of the network called the Lenet was proposed. In addition, research make use of techniques like as feature normalization to increase the accuracy of the algorithm predictions and to optimize the training process in such a way that it consumes the least amount of time and resources. The performance of the proposed model that was recommended was superior to that of existing network intrusion detection system (NIDS) algorithms.
Microbial networks on harvested apples and the design of antagonistic consortia to control postharvest pathogens
Authors: Droby S. , Norelli J. L. , Wisniewski M. E. , Freilich S. , Faigenboim A , Dardick C. ,   United States-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund,   Minhal ha-meḥḳar ha-ḥaḳlaʼi (Israel)
Published: October 2023

We have demonstrated, at a global level, the existence of spatial variation in the fungal and bacterial composition of different fruit tissues. The composition, diversity and abundance varied in fruit harvested in different geographical locations and suggests a potential link between location and the type and rate of postharvest diseases that develop in each country. The global core microbiome of apple fruit was determined and found to be represented by several beneficial microbial taxa and accounted for a large fraction of the fruit microbial community. To further characterize apple fruit the microbiome after harvest, a detailed study was performed to evaluate effects of postharvest practices on the composition of the fruit peel. Microbiota. Results of this work conformed our findings that tissue-type is the main factor driving fungal and bacterial diversity and community composition on apple fruit. Both postharvest treatments and low temperature storage had a great impact on the fungal and bacterial diversity and community composition of these tissue types. Distinct spatial and temporal changes in the composition and diversity of the microbiota were observed in response to various postharvest management practices. Our results clearly indicated that apple fruit has a unique core microbiome that is universal. Analysis of the microbiome across Malus species indicates that the microbiome of domesticated apple has a higher diversity and abundance and is an admixture of the microbiome present in its wild progenitors, with clear evidence for introgression. These findings support the existence of co-evolution between Malus species and their microbiome during domestication. A network analysis of the metagenomics data was used to further elucidate functional differences between the microbiome of organic vs. conventional fruit. Our analysis predicted a link between Capnodiales and the degradation of aromatic compounds. Alternaria, a genus in the Capnodiales genus, is one of the main pathogens of stored apple fruit and was also abundant in our samples. The potential role of Alternaria in the degradation of aromatic compounds is in agreement with previous studies indicating a link between Alternaria and the metabolism of the aromatic compound, alphafarnesene38, a key volatile secreted by the fruit during maturation. A greater number of metabolic pathways related to plant defense substances (e.g. terpenoids and alkaloids) were identified in the microbiome of organic fruit samples, while more antibiotic-related metabolic pathways for compounds such as Erythromycin, Avermectin, Ansamycin, and Penicillin were present in the microbiome of apple fruit samples grown using conventional management practices.
STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES OF UTILIZING HELLO ENGLISH APPLICATION FOR ENGLISH VOCABULARY LEARNING: A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY
Authors: Rahman Bonza Sheilla Luthfia , Nabhan Salim
Published: October 2023

Nowadays the use of technology media is inevitable in EFL classrooms. However, the study pertaining to the use of the Hello application that focuses on learning vocabulary is still relatively limited. Therefore, this study aims to explore students' perspectives on using the Hello English application for English vocabulary learning. This research used a qualitative case study. The data were collected through interviews, observation, and document reviews from the 9th-grade students at a state junior high school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia. The data were then analyzed using thematic analysis. The result revealed two main themes: the benefits and concerns associated with using the Hello English application for vocabulary learning. The students perceived benefits of the application including improving their understanding, pronunciation, and expansion of English vocabulary, along with enjoyable learning experiences. However, students encountered challenges, such as technical difficulties and struggles with advanced games. In addition, the students overcame these issues with the assistance of others. The study might have implications on the understanding of the enactment in using the technological application for EFL vocabulary learning.
GENDER REPRESENTATION ANALYSIS IN IGCSE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 5TH EDITION TEXTBOOK
Authors: Patty Anthony Rudolf
Published: October 2023

The ultimate purpose of the study is to examine gender representative aspects of International General Certificate of Secondary Education English as a Second Language 5th Edition textbook published by Cambridge. This study is aimed at analyzing how gender is portrayed through attributes, actions, and activities, employing Brugeilles and Cromer’s theory of gender description. Utilizing Kripendorff’s content analysis and Bowen’s document analysis, the writer carefully identified the images and the texts which contained attributes, actions, and activities. Then, the writer analyzed each text and image in accordance with Brugeilles and Cromer’s theory. The result revelaed that the textbook portrayed both males and females in the form of images and texts. Besides, both males and females are depicted to suit the activities and the actions, as well as attributes, related to Brugeilles and Cromer’s theory.  Females are known to wear make-up and powder. They are also known to be meticulous and patient. Also, they now begin to be involved in activities of which were once identical to males. On the other hand, males are identical to field job. They do activities out of the home more frequently. They also take parts in activities that require power and more energy as males are known to have stronger physical aspects than females. This study also offers its limitations and suggested future research of the topic. Future research may administer investigations with applying Brugeilles and Cromer’s theory of gender description in its entirety.
Herramienta de gestión del riesgo financiero en las empresas de logística (transporte ferroviario) en México
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Claire Torres Ingrid Georgina , Barocio Torres Ana Isabel ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/ México, Vargas Lares Oscar Alejandro ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/ México
Published: October 2023

México a partir del elevado intercambio de bienes con el extranjero, realiza un esfuerzo para elaborar productos de mayor calidad que puedan estar a la par de la competencia global. Las empresas de logística donde el giro del negocio es completamente con base al costo del transporte, identifican la necesidad de una evaluación de alternativas en la que se incluya: costo, tiempo de entrega y seguridad de la carga, lo que permite un mayor crecimiento, desarrollo y una mejor oferta de servicios. El acceso directo al ferrocarril permite que las empresas puedan hacer mayor uso de él, sin embargo, el llevar la mercancía hasta el punto de ingreso hace que el costo del servicio se incremente y prefieran un servicio terrestre de puerta a puerta. A partir de la información que arroja una investigación preliminar a esta denominada “Factores de riesgo financiero en empresas de logística (transporte ferroviario): Zona metropolitana de Guadalajara, Jalisco”, ahora se presenta el diseño de una herramienta para la gestión de riesgos financieros en las empresas de logística que utilizan el transporte ferroviario.
Impacto de la tecnología digital en el sector empresarial en época de crisis
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/México, Martínez Robles Patricia , Salcedo González Alejandro ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/ México, Mondrágon Carrillo Antonia ,   Universidad de Guadalajara/Jalisco/ México
Published: October 2023

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo analizar la evolución de la tecnología en la sociedad y el uso de internet como herramienta estratégica implementada por diferentes sectores económicos en época de crisis como la derivada por la covid-19. La metodología que se utilizó fue basada en la revisión bibliográfica de diversas publicaciones, donde los autores exponen temas relacionados al desarrollo de la tecnología a partir de la década de los años cincuenta. Concluyendo que es la adopción de la tecnología digital a través de internet lo que permite desarrollar el comercio electrónico en las empresas, integrando de esta manera a su estrategia comercial la oportunidad de añadir valor en su proceso de comercialización, logrando una mayor competitividad en el entorno digital.
Tiempo lento en el TDAH, enfoque neuropsicológico
Authors:   Secretaría de Salud, Flores Lázaro Julio C.
Published: October 2023

Se realizan observaciones y comentarios del artículo objetivo desde el enfoque neuropsicológico, destacando la necesidad de estudiar y determinar los correlatos neurocognitivos de los trastornos de salud mental. El ARTÍCULO OBJETIVO cita un importante número y diversidad de estudios con escalas conductuales y reportes de terceros (familiares o maestros); sin embargo, se propone la necesidad de incluir pruebas formales (neuropsicológicas) para lograr una mejor comprensión de esta variante del TDAH. También se citan los principales hallazgos con neuroimagen funcional, que han permitido un avance en la comprensión de los mecanismos (redes) cerebrales en el trastorno. Se concluye la importancia de utilizar la mejor metodología científica disponible, y no sólo escalas conductuales.
CÂNCER: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA POR ESTUDANTES DE MEDICINA
Authors: Boaretto Naiara , Costa e Silva Gabriel Adler , Luiz Fernando Augusto de Freitas , Natividade Larissa Manes , Massarotto Letícia Jeanne Miglioranza , Sá Luiz Pedro Nunes Bezerra , Cabral Nathalia , Aguiar Cláudia Beatriz Nedel Mendes
Published: October 2023

Como uma doença prevalente, complexa, invasiva e agressiva, o câncer (neoplasia maligna) afeta de maneira multifatorial a vida do paciente, de modo que o estudo de múltiplos fatores ligados ao câncer tem grande relevância. O presente trabalho objetiva, principalmente, revisar conhecimentos atuais dos processos biológicos da carcinogênese, do diagnóstico e do tratamento da doença, bem como discutir o efeito de uma abordagem humanizada do diálogo com o paciente e da escolha do tratamento adequado na influência da qualidade de vida dos indivíduos afetados pelo câncer. Sabe-se que o princípio da carcinogênese são mutações e modificações celulares que não são reprimidas, uma ineficácia do metabolismo celular. Dessa forma, a prevalência de oncogenes, a atividade improdutiva de genes supressores de tumor e a alta expressão de enzimas, como a telomerase, contribui para a alta proliferação das células tumorais. Esse complexo e rápido metabolismo carcinogênico contribui para a intensa expansividade e possibilita a invasão tumoral e metástase. Salienta-se que, por ser intrinsecamente uma disfunção biomolecular, não há restrição etária para a ocorrência de tumores, sendo presente desde os fetos – como teratomas, como também em adultos, alterando a homeostase humana de diversas maneiras, seja por ação direta das células tumorais ou mediada por diferentes síndromes paraneoplásicas. O diagnóstico precoce mostra-se importante para a minimização de danos e para a eficácia do tratamento e cura, sendo utilizados métodos bioquímicos, como a quantificação de substâncias no sangue e urina, exames de imagem, exames físicos e biópsias. São necessários o bom manejo ético e de habilidades de comunicação para noticiar o diagnóstico, ambos determinantes da qualidade de vida do paciente e também de seu prognóstico. O tratamento pode ser feito tanto cirurgicamente, quanto clinicamente, incluindo as mais recentes terapias-alvo. O tratamento de tumores no Brasil tem destaque no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) principalmente em centros especializados em oncologia, como o Centro de Pesquisas Oncológicas em Florianópolis, o CEPON, da Secretaria de Estado da Saúde de Santa Catarina. Nesses centros, o paciente tem acesso ao tratamento multiprofissional, que, além de objetivar a cura, possibilita a melhora na qualidade de vida do indivíduo, por exemplo, por meio do uso da acupuntura para o manejo da dor crônica. Logo, de maneira singular, é perceptível que o câncer compromete a qualidade de vida do indivíduo em múltiplos aspectos relacionados direta ou indiretamente à patologia, de forma que é necessário compreender os vários fatores relacionados para ofertar a melhor qualidade de vida possível para o paciente.
PREDIKSI KERAWANAN BANJIR LAHAN SAWAH BERBASIS CURAH HUJAN AKTUAL DAN KERENTANAN PANGAN DI WILAYAH SUB DAS BILA PROVINSI SULAWESI SELATAN
Authors: Abdullah Abdullah , Haedar Risna Hardianty , Boceng Annas
Published: October 2023

Bila Watershed (DAS) is the water source provider at the agricultural activities in several districts in South Sulawesi: Enrekang (upstream), Sidenrang Rappang (middle) and Wajo (downstream). For last five years, every years there are floods, Sidrap and Wajo districts, and affect the level of food security. This study aims to predict the pattern of changes in rainfall and flood events for the next 10 years. Predictions of rainfall patterns and flood events are used as the basic for mapping the level of flood vulnerability of paddy fields and food vulnerability.Climate change analysis uses the Global Change model (GCM) with a short-term (10 years) baseline average monthly rainfall simulation. Precipitation data for the last 10 years from the nearest climate station and land biophysics (slope, soil physical (permeability), drainage density, land use). The data were analyzed spatially to obtain class data for each parameter and validated through a field survey. The data for each parameter is overlaid with data and maps using a geographic information system (ArcGIS) application. The results of the overlay map form the projection of flood susceptibility and food vulnerability in the Bila watershed area. The results of the analysis show that the monthly rainfall volume >300 mm/month occurs in April - July and rainfall <200 mm occurs in August - March. The level of flood vulnerability in the high and very high categories is 31.28% (53,252.09 ha). The potential for flood vulnerability of paddy fields is high to very high, 96.71% (38,069.06 ha) of the total paddy fields in the Bila watershed area (39,363.55 ha).Enrekang distric has a very high level of food security with a ratio demand is 414 kg/capita/ year with paddy producton is 9,108,99 tons/year, compared to Sidrap and Wajo districts with a low level of food security
Propranolol reduces risk of knee or hip replacement due to osteoarthritis: A propensity score matched cohort study-using data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Authors: Nakafero Georgina , Grainge Matthew J , Valdes Ana M , Townsend Nick P , Mallen Christian , Zhang Weiya , Doherty Michael , Mamas Mamas A , Abhishek Abhishek
Published: October 2023

Background: There is paucity of safe and effective analgesic drugs for osteoarthritis (OA). β-adrenoreceptor blockers have demonstrated anti-nociceptive effects in several painful conditions. We investigated whether β-blockers are associated with a reduced risk of total joint replacement (TJR) at the knee or the hip in people with incident knee or hip OA. Methods: This was a cohort study. We used data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink. Participants aged 40 years or older with incident knee or hip OA, prescribed β-blockers following OA diagnosis (new-user design) and their age, sex, OA location and propensity score (PS) for β-blocker prescription matched controls were included in the study. Cox-proportional hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. The analyses were adjusted for factors that influence health-seeking behaviour, progression of OA, and stratified according to β-blocker classification. Data analysis was conducted using STATA-MP v15. Results: Data for 6,970 PS-matched β-blocker exposed and unexposed participants were included. Any β-blocker prescription was not associated with knee or hip TJR (aHR 1.11; 95 % CI 0.98 – 1.25). However, prescription of lipophilic non-selective β-blockers with membrane stabilising effect associated with reduced risk of knee or hip TJR (aHR 0.69; 95 % CI 0.52 – 0.93). Of these, there was a protective effect for propranolol (aHR 0.71; 95 % CI 0.53 – 0.95), the commonest prescribed drug in this class. The number needed to treat (95%CI) with propranolol for two years, in order to prevent one TJR was 32 (23–52). Conclusions: The non-selective β-blocker propranolol reduces the risk of knee or hip TJR, consistent with its analgesic effects demonstrated in other conditions. A randomised controlled trial is required to further evaluate the analgesic potential of propranolol in OA.
Development of the Scada system for controlling meteorological factors in order to prevent natural cataclisms
Authors: Belei Oksana , Shtaier Lidiia , Mirzoieva Oleksandra
Published: October 2023

The paper is devoted to the problem of monitoring meteorological precipitation. Since their excessive fallout, namely: 50–60 mm/h, results in flooding of residential areas or agricultural land. The scientific value of the work is in the fact that the architecture of the system for monitoring meteorological factors (its lower level) has been developed. In comparison with the known ones, it includes functions and comparisons of current values with specified values of precipitation, atmospheric pressure, air temperature and soil moisture (critical). The practical value of the work lies in the fact that, on the basis of theoretical studies generalization, two-level automated system for monitoring meteorological factors has been developed, In this system the lower level makes it possible to compare current values with set values, and the upper level of the system is SCADA WINCC project.
Green Fashion Consumption – a Review of the Literature
Authors: Kemi Arifa Parvin , Zilahy Gyula
Published: October 2023

The environmentally conscious consumption of fashion products promotes the preservation of natural ecosystems for current and future generations. It may include the purchasing and use of textile products made from organic and sustainable materials, the repair, reuse and recycling of textile products, and the concept of slow fashion. The environmental aspects of fashion products have drawn the attention of both researchers and practitioners in recent years. As a result, many scientific papers have accumulated regarding this vital aspect of consumer behaviour. This paper aims to provide an overview of the literature regarding consumer behaviour toward green fashion products, as well as to uncover and categorise significant driving factors, and in addition, identify the most critical barriers. After identifying the relevant literature, the study examines 104 articles published between 2011 to 2021 in high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Our results demonstrate that while most of the reviewed articles employ a quantitative survey questionnaire method to identify the drivers of green textile consumption, qualitative approaches are also used. Most authors utilise the theory of planned behaviour as a foundation of their research. This paper summarises the research problems covered by the selected articles, the theoretical frameworks, the methods used, and their essential findings. We also outline existing research gaps and suggest potential directions for future research. Since there are only a few review articles on green fashion consumption, our article provides an important new addition to the literature for the reference of future scholars.
Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning Model in Science Learning: A Meta-Analysis Study
Authors: Rahman Abdul , Ilwandri Ilwandri , Santosa Tomi Apra , Gunawan Revi Gina , Suharyat Yayat , Putra Ringgo , Sofianora Aulia
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the effect and impact of the overall research on the Problem-based learning model in science learning. This type of research is a meta-analysis. The data sources in this study are 17 national and international journals published from 2017-2022. The process of searching for data sources through Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Wiley, ProQuest, and Eric Journal. Inclusion criteria are research on problem-based learning models with experimental or quasi-experimental methods and measurement of learning outcomes to evaluate Problem-Based Learning learning models. The results showed that the average effect size value of all studies (ES = 1.40) was very high. This finding explains that the Problem-Based Learning model provides a very high positive impact on science learning. In addition, the Problem-Based Learning learning model is effective to be applied to students' science learning at school. Effect measurement in this study is influenced by the level of education, year of publication, learning outcomes, and sample size. Overall, the Problem-Based Learning model is very useful in increasing students' potential in facing the 21st century.
The Policy of the Youth Sports and Tourism Office in Developing Sports Tourism in East Ogan Komering Ulu Regency
Authors: Indrawan Yogi
Published: October 2023

Disporapar Ogan Komering Ulu Timur Regency as implementing policies in the field of Sports Youth and Tourism, aims to develop sports tourism in East Ogan Komering Ulu district. The aim of this research is to find out the policies of Disporapar of Ogan Komering Ulu Timur district in developing sports tourism, the factors that support and hinder policies in developing sports tourism, the response and participation of the community in sports tourism development programs. The method used in this research is using descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques using observation techniques, interviews, and documentation or data triangulation. The main data sources or research subjects are the Head of East Ogan Komering Ulu District Disporapar, managers of tourist destinations, and the community. Research results: Indicates that the inhibiting factor in the development of sports tourism is the source of funds, because for the maintenance of sports tourism facilities and for holding events at sports tourism destinations, then the supporting factors, namely the completeness and condition of sports tourism facilities and infrastructure, are very good for used for visitors, plus the enthusiasm and interest of the community for sports tourism is very high, thus the need for coordination from various parties to achieve the development of sports tourism. Conclusion: In the development of sports tourism, it is necessary to pay attention to many aspects. One of the important aspects is that the coordination of all parties must go well, so that the desired goals can be achieved in developing sports tourism, and then must pay attention to elements such as funding, management, availability of human resources Human resources, socialization of the implementation of the sports tourism development program, the quality of the facilities and infrastructure used, and community participation so that it can become an attraction for people to go on sports tours.
Contribution Of Arm Muscle Strength, Arm Muscle Explosive Power And Balance To The Bullets Reject Ability In Junior High School Students
Authors: Hasanuddin M. Imran , Hasyim Hasyim
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine; 1) is there a contribution between arm strength and the ability to shoot sideways style on SMP Negeri 19 Makassar students. 2). Is there a contribution between the explosive power of the arm muscles and the ability to shoot a sideways style shot at SMP Negeri 19 Makassar. 3). Is there a contribution between the balance and the ability to shoot sideways style on students of SMP Negeri 19 Makassar. 4) Is there a contribution between arm muscle strength, arm muscle explosive power and balance together on the sideways force shot put ability of SMP Negeri 19 Makassar students. The method used in this research is a quantitative descriptive method. The population in this study were all students at SMP Negeri 19 Makassar, totaling 115 students. The sample in this study amounted to 43 students. The sampling technique used simple random sampling (randomly). Based on the results of data analysis and hypothesis testing, it can be concluded as follows: 1) There is a significant contribution between arm muscle strength variables on the sideways force shot put ability of students of SMP Negeri 19 Makassar, amounting to 33.7% with an R value of 0.580 (Pvalue = 0.000 <α 0.05). 2) There is a significant contribution between the variable explosive power of the arm muscles to the ability to shoot sideways style bullets at SMP Negeri 19 Makassar, amounting to 65.2% with an R value of 0.807 (Pvalue = 0.000 <α 0.05). 3) There is a significant contribution between the balance variable on the sideways force shot-put ability of SMP Negeri 19 Makassar students, amounting to 22.2% with an R value of 0.471 (Pvalue = 0.001 <α 0.05). 4) There is a significant contribution between the variables of arm muscle strength, arm muscle explosive power and balance together on the sideways force shot put ability of students of SMP Negeri 19 Makassar, amounting to 75.5% with an R value of 0.869 (Pvalue = 0.000< α 0.05); and Fcount value of 40.124.