bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Do conhecimento tácito à inovação: inteligência artificial como apoio à gestão educacional
Authors: Freitas Ricardo Bandeira de , Duarte Glaucius Décio
Published: December 2024

Esta pesquisa apresenta a aplicação de Inteligência Artificial como ferramenta estratégica para a Gestão Educacional em instituições públicas multicampi. O estudo enfatiza o papel dual da Inteligência Artificial, que combina a Gestão do Conhecimento com a formação contínua de servidores. Por meio de Agentes Conversacionais dispostos em Sistemas Multiagentes, propõe-se a organização e disseminação do conhecimento tácito acumulado, ao mesmo tempo em que se personalizam trilhas de aprendizado para apoiar a capacitação e a integração de novos colaboradores. Desenvolvida no âmbito de um doutorado em andamento no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação do Campus Pelotas do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Sul-rio-grandense, a pesquisa investiga as condições institucionais necessárias para a adoção de Inteligência Artificial na Gestão Educacional. A metodologia qualitativa incluiu análise documental e observação de práticas institucionais, permitindo identificar lacunas nos processos de Gestão do Conhecimento e propor diretrizes para a implementação ética, inclusiva e eficaz da Inteligência Artificial. Por fim, a pesquisa discute governança, capacitação de servidores e impactos institucionais, posicionando a IA como um elemento estratégico para a sustentabilidade e inovação na educação pública.
Digenis Akritas nella ceramica bizantina
Authors: Ghilardi Giulia
Published: December 2024

This contribution aims to investigate the evolution and the characterisation of the iconography of the hero Digenis Acritas, a famous Byzantine literary figure. The hero's appearance on ceramic artefacts alone makes it possible to develop a discourse on the ultimate intentions of the artists and owners of such ceramics, by means of a cross-comparison of literary and historical sources from the mid-Byzantine period.
The Junction of Economic Ideologies
Authors: Trisadikoon Khemmapat
Published: December 2024

The Thai Constitution functions as a political instrument outlining state powers and relationships and as a meta-institution shaping societal norms, particularly in terms of economic frameworks and ideologies. Earlier Thai constitutions mainly endorsed market-oriented liberal economic systems. But the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560 (2017) newly included the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP). However, the inherent ambiguity of SEP poses significant challenges for its translation into coherent economic policy. This development may have impacted the enforcement of law recently, especially in the context of regulating major corporate mergers. This inquiry studies mechanisms underpinning the ideological transformation in the legal framework and its implications for the theoretical foundations and practical application of the law. Legally analyzing the three most recent Constitutions and an institutional economic perspective, this study examines the Constitutions’ ideological and economic provisions. It aims to understand the emergence of ideological divergence, the institutional ascendancy of SEP, and preliminary implications arising from this ideological conflict.
A novel Q-neutrosophic soft under interval matrix setting and its applications
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan, admin admin ,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science, Amman Arab University, Amman, Jordan,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Anbar, Iraq; College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq,   College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Al-Qudah Yousef Al , Al-Sharqi Faisal Al , Bataihah Anwar
Published: December 2024

Decision-making theory serves as an effective framework to guide decision-makers in solving problems. One notable application of this theory is in the medical field, where it aids doctors in analyzing patient data to determine whether a patient is infected. To enhance this theory with more adaptable mathematical methods, we propose an expanded approach based on previously introduced matrixes of Q-neutrosophic soft under an Interval-valued setting (IV-Q-NSM). This represents a new finding of existing mathematical tools to address the two-dimensional uncertainty prevalent in various life domains. This work explores several algebraic properties and matrix operations associated with IV-Q-NSM. Subsequently, we introduce a new methodology for decision-making (DM) in medical diagnosis selection problems. This approach aims to provide a more flexible and comprehensive framework for evaluating complex medical data and improving diagnostic accuracy.
Unveiling Women’s Struggles in Nawal El Saadawi’s Woman at Point Zero from a Postcolonial Perspective
Authors: Kök Şeyma , Bakırtaş Şennur
Published: December 2024

Nawal El Saadawi (1931-2021) was an Egyptian author, public health physician, psychiatrist, and prominent feminist activist. In several of her works, including Woman at Point Zero (1975), she endeavoured to uncover the hidden side of the truth concerning ‘double-colonized’ women in third-world countries. In the novel that is the subject matter of this article, Saadawi remarks on the patriarchy of religious fundamentalism and its adverse impacts on Arab Muslim women contextualised within Egypt’s socio-political environment. The work proves to be the voice of oppressed women who were compelled to live under the circumstances inherent in problematic and traumatic social traditions that deny women's autonomy, such as circumcision through the paradigm of knowledge/power marginalising discourses on political, economic, cultural, and religious matters as the legacy of the post-colonial era. It was through Firdaus, the rebellious heroine of the novel, who stood against her predestined life story fraught with violence that is shaped and imposed by the state administration as an extension of social and traditional practices circumscribed her willingness to effectuate the knowledge of herself, her essence, and her emancipation at the cost of her life. Saadawi illuminated her heroine as a unique and courageous figure in an Arab country. In this article, Firdaus’ struggle for women’s prescribed roles in politics, economics, culture, society, and nationalism in a post-colonial country within the scope of religious fundamentalism will be analysed using Orientalism as the matrix of these problematic norms for the alienation of women.
Nghiên cứu tác động của rào cản xuất khẩu đến hiệu quả hoạt động của doanh nghiệp xuất khẩu Việt Nam
Authors: Lê Nguyễn Diệu Anh
Published: December 2024

Bài viết phân tích tác động của các rào cản xuất khẩu đến hiệu quả hoạt động của 282 doanh nghiệp xuất khẩu tại Việt Nam. Kết quả hồi quy cho thấy các rào cản nguồn nhân lực, văn hóa, sản phẩm, tài chính và hành chính đều có ảnh hưởng tiêu cực và đáng kể đến hiệu quả hoạt động của doanh nghiệp. Rào cản nguồn nhân lực và tài chính là những yếu tố ảnh hưởng mạnh nhất, khi sự thiếu hụt nhân sự có chuyên môn và khó khăn trong tiếp cận nguồn vốn làm giảm khả năng cạnh tranh quốc tế của doanh nghiệp. Những phát hiện này nhấn mạnh sự cần thiết của các chính sách hỗ trợ từ phía chính phủ, bao gồm đơn giản hóa thủ tục hành chính và tăng cường các chương trình đào tạo và hỗ trợ tài chính cho doanh nghiệp. Nghiên cứu đóng góp vào hiểu biết về mối quan hệ giữa rào cản xuất khẩu và hiệu quả hoạt động trong bối cảnh nền kinh tế đang phát triển, đồng thời cung cấp gợi ý chiến lược cho các nhà quản lý doanh nghiệp nhằm nâng cao năng lực cạnh tranh trên thị trường quốc tế.
Deniz Taşımacılığında, Ctu Kod’un Yeri ve Önemine İlişkin Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: Ceylan Seyfettin
Published: December 2024

CTU Kod, Uluslararası taşımacılıkta yükün daha güvenli bir şekilde taşınması ve teslimi için geliştirilen taşıma araçlarından biridir. Konteyner yüklerinde, yükleme/boşaltma veya yükün taşınması sırasında çeşitli nedenlerle meydana gelen araç, mal ve tesis hasarları ile çevre zararlarından ihracatçı ve yük ilgilileri ekonomik ve zaman kaybına uğrayabilmektedir. Bu nedenle, malın/eşyanın yüklenmesi, ambalajlanması, paketlenmesi ve taşınması sırasında yük ilgililerinin hukuki sorumluluklarından dolayı, taraflar (Gemi/Araç, Kıyı Tesisleri/Fabrika, Yük ilgilileri ve Fonlar gibi) arasında uyuşmazlıklar çıkmakta ve tazminat taleplerine neden olabilmektedir.
Uluslararası Denizcilik Örgütü IMO, (Internationel Maritime Organization) yukarıda belirtilen muhtemel sorunların önlenmesi, eşya ve malların emniyetli bir şekilde taşınması, elleçlenmesi ve nihai tesliminin sağlanması için, 2014 yılında, CTU Kodu yayımlamıştır. ‘’Kargo Taşıma Birimlerinin Paketlenmesi’’ CTU Kod (Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units) olarak adlandırılan söz konusu kod, tüm intermodal taşımacılık zinciri boyunca, tehlikeli yüklerin elleçlenmesi ve taşınması operasyonlarında zorunludur. Kod, kargonun istifi, paketlenmesi ve emniyete alınmasından sorumlu olanlara değil, aynı zamanda bu tür birimleri alan ve paketten çıkaranlara da rehberlik yapmaktadır.
Bu makalede, Uluslararası taşımada eşya ve yükün gemi/araç ve tesislerde emniyetli bir şekilde taşınması, elleçlenmesi ve nihai teslimi açısından, CTU kod’un arz ettiği önem hakkında bir değerlendirme yapılmış ve uygulamaları hakkında bilgi verilmiştir.
El cuidado como derecho y el derecho como cuidado. Reflexiones para Paraguay en 2024
Authors: Rojas Viñales Ana Teresa
Published: December 2024

El cuidado como derecho humano va ganando cada vez más importancia en la discusión económica, entendiendo que, sin él, es imposible el funcionamiento de las sociedades y alcanzar la igualdad entre las personas. En Paraguay, como en muchos países de la región, el deber de cuidados y responsabilidades familiares están asignados de manera desigual debido a los roles impuestos social y culturalmente. Esta situación afecta especialmente a las mujeres, limitando y obstaculizando sus oportunidades de desarrollo, en la inserción laboral, en la formación y capacitación permanente, en la participación social y política, en el tiempo de ocio y de cuidado personal, entre otros. La asunción y reconocimiento del cuidado al derecho contempla “cuidar, ser cuidado y el autocuidado”; pero también su valoración como trabajo reproductivo y productivo que facilita y permite el desarrollo de las demás formas de trabajo y que es una fuente de ingresos. El objetivo de este artículo es reflexionar sobre la situación de las mujeres y las brechas de género y que afectan la trayectoria de la política pública en Paraguay respecto a la sensibilización y concientización de la relevancia estratégica del derecho.
Helicobacter pylori associated gallbladder diseases and its progression to	gallbladder cancer: A mini review
Authors: Fatima Naseem , Raza Syed , Kumar Vijay , Rizvi Saliha
Published: December 2024

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), is a spiral shaped gram-negative bacterium; H. pylori infection affects 60% of the population in India. H. pylori infection is one of the reasons of gastric inflammation, which results in duodenal ulcer, peptic ulcer, and gastric ulcer and gastric cancer. Infection with H. pylori has also been linked to cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, gallbladder polyps, and bile tract cancer. However, due to a lack of literature, the relationship between H. pylori and gallbladder pathologies remains unknown. In this review, it was aim to provide an up-to-date summary of the link between H. pylori and gallbladder diseases. It was concluded that infection with H. pylori was linked to cholelithiasis, chronic cholecystitis, and gallbladder cancer. But available literature reports showed contradictory results. Therefore, panel of studies are needed to establish the link between H. pylori associated gallbladder diseases.
Avian botulism: An update
Authors: Ali P
Published: December 2024

Avian botulism is a neuromuscular disease that causes paralysis in both wild and captive bird populations. On a global scale, it is probably the most important disease of migratory birds. The disease is caused by botulinum, a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum.
A Comprehensive Guide to Interpreting Quality of Life in Elderly patients with Controlled and Uncontrolled Diabetes
Authors: Hussain Mohd , Hussain Sartaj , Jakhar Arun , Usman Kauser , Sawlani K , Khattri Sanjay
Published: December 2024

Background: Because old adults with Type 2 diabetes are associated with an increase in mortality and complications when compared to young diabetics and non-diabetic people of the same age group, the elderly are at a high risk for this condition. Diabetes affected nearly 19 million people in 2010, accounting for 26.9% of all those in this age range. The most important factor in determining a person's level of health is their quality of life (QOL).
Aim and Objectives: The aims of this study are to determine the Quality of Life (QOL) in controlled and uncontrolled geriatric type 2 diabetes mellitus patients receiving antidiabetic drug therapy using the World Health Organization Quality of Life – BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) and Appraisal of Diabetes Scale (ADS) questionnaire.
Materials and Methods: This prospective, cross-sectional, observational study began following ethical approval. The study covered 182 patients. Categorical data were compared using the chi-square test, whilst normally distributed continuous data were examined using the unpaired t-test. The odd ratios for quality-of-life impairment were determined using univariate binary logistic regression analysis (QOL).
Results: Across the groups of people with controlled and uncontrolled diabetes, there were significant differences in family structure and marital status (p 0.05). When compared to the group with controlled diabetes (133.55±49.01 and 6.16±0.33) the FPG and HbA1c were considerably higher in the uncontrolled diabetes group (154.73±55.18 and 7.81±1.11). In the two groups, there was a substantially different duration of diabetes mellitus (p=0.004).
Conclusions: There were significant variations in the mean age, HbA1c (%), FPG, and duration of diabetes mellitus and widowed patients between the uncontrolled and controlled diabetes groups, resulting in a reduced quality of life in uncontrolled diabetes patients.
A prospective study of bone biomarker for the clinical assessment of osteoporosis associated with depression in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Pahari Priyanka , Chakrabarti Debanjali , Ganguli Ritwik , Bhattacharya Julie
Published: December 2024

Background:
Depression and osteoporosis are severe public health problems. There are conflicting findings regarding the influence of depression on bone metabolism. Depression has been linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Depression has been implicated as a possible risk factor for low bone mineral density (BMD). However, there is still no solid evidence that could connect these two different illnesses. Many studies in this area are observational, which means they can show associations but not prove causation.

Aim:
The aim of the presented study was to compare bone turnover markers between osteoporosis patients associated with depression and healthy controls.

Methods:
We determined a concentration of serum cortisol, creatinine, TSH and 1,25(OH)2D3 in 60 osteoporotic patients, aged 46.9 ± 17 years, associated with depression, as well as in 60 healthy subjects. Depressive status was determined with the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD).

Results:
In osteoporotic patients with depression, we observed significantly lower bone mineral density concentrations (p < 0.05) and higher concentration of cortisol (result on the border of significance; p = 0.08). The level of TSH and 1,25(OH)2D3 did not differ significantly between the examined groups. We observed a negative correlation of the eGFR as compare with creatinine score in all osteoporotic patients with depression. We found that patients with depression had significantly higher levels of bone resorption markers (cortisol) and lower levels of bone formation markers (vitamin D) compared to healthy controls.

Conclusion:
Our results indicate that depression is related to disturbances in bone metabolism, especially in women, suggesting its role in context of osteoporosis development. Our findings suggest that bone markers may be useful in identifying individuals at risk of depression-related osteoporosis.
A Thyroid hormone levels in gestational diabetes mellitus- a cross sectional study
Authors: Mathialagan Renu , K Deepalakshmi
Published: December 2024

Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a most common complication occurs during pregnancy. Thyroid hormones are the critical regulators of body metabolism, influencing both maternal and fetal outcomes during pregnancy. The pregnant women with hypothyroidism are more prone to develop increased insulin resistance which potentially contributes to the development of GDM.
Objective: To find out the association of thyroid hormone levels with blood sugar levels in GDM women
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 60 pregnant women having Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the second and trimester of pregnancy Based on Thyroid Stimulating Hormone values, they were divided into two groups (A & B).Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) and the Post Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) were noted for both the groups. Association of thyroid profile with their blood glucose levels was performed using Pearson’s correlation. Students paired ‘t’ test was employed to analyse parametric data.
Results: The fasting blood sugar levels were found to be increased (115.448 ± 32.361) in comparison to patients of normal TSH values with p value 0.0032. The post prandial blood sugar levels (184.379± 53.751) were also found to be increased (p -0.0084). On correlation with FBS, TSH values showed no statistical significance in both groups. The post prandial blood sugar levels showed statistically significant correlation with higher TSH value (p value 0.000273) when compared to people with normal TSH values.
Conclusion: In our present study, we observed the significant increase in the blood glucose levels in GDM women with high TSH values.Thus early screening of GDM women for thyroid function reduce the thyroid dysfunction in fetus
Impact of 20 week integrated yoga practice on T lymphocyte function: A prospective intervention study among healthy volunteers
Authors: Bhide Arpana , Kalawat Usha , Chaudhury Abhijit , V Vanajakshamma , Narayana Lakshmi , Hulikal Narendra , Singh Sharan
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Title: Impact of 20 week integrated yoga practice on T lymphocyte function: A prospective intervention study among healthy volunteers
Background: Integrated Yoga, a combination of physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation (dhyana), might have a positive impact on cellular immune response which is a prerequisite for eradication of infections.
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of integrated yoga on cell mediated immunity among healthy subjects by assessing the ability of T lymphocytes to secrete cytokines in whole blood cultures.
Methods and Material: This prospective study with pre-and-post-intervention design was carried out on 44 apparently healthy volunteers at our Yoga and Meditation Centre. Total Interferon-Gamma (γ) levels (IFN-γ), Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) levels and Interleukin-2 (IL-2) levels produced by activated T lymphocytes (CD4+ and CD8+ cells) were measured using ELISA technique at baseline and after 20 weeks of integrated yoga practice in whole blood cultures. The laboratory data was collected and analyzed.
Results: Sixty three out of 83 volunteered subjects met the selection criteria, of whom only 44 subjects completed the mandatory 20 weeks of the integrated yoga practice and were included in final analysis. There were 29 female and 15 male subjects. Post twenty weeks of integrated yoga practice, the median (inter quartile range, IQR) levels of IFN-γ , TNF-α and IL-2 (expressed in pg/ml) significantly increased in the study subjects as compared to baseline values. The median (IQR) post-intervention vs baseline values for IFN-γ was 356.72 [320.17-377.91] vs. 217.8 [105.47-298.11] with a median difference of 119.91 (95% 127 CI: 74.27-170.66), d = 0.82, z = -4.073 and p = < .001 . The median (IQR) post-intervention vs baseline values for TNF-α was 253.50 [89.06-413.71] vs. 76.02 [56.34-162.62] with a median difference of 114.19 (95% CI:59.92-163.38), d = 0.86, z = -4.610 and p = < .001. The median (IQR) post-intervention vs baseline values for IL-2 was 15.46 [6.33-91.25] vs. 4.70 [2.76-7.48] with a median difference of 16.75 (95% CI: 5.12-91.11), d = 0.82, z = -4.085 and p = < .001.
Conclusions:There was a statistically significant increase in the levels of cytokines produced by activated T lymphocytes after 20 weeks of integrated yoga practice. Hence, we can conclude that practicing integrated yoga can improve the T lymphocyte function and that it can be not only incorporated as a complementary intervention in the treatment of infectious diseases, but also as a preventive strategy to improve the immune status among healthy individuals.
Objective evaluation of effects of different yoga techniques basing on recording of electrical and mechanical activity of the heart
Authors: T Sowjanya , Thatikonda Sai , Nagalla Balakrishna
Published: December 2024

Background:
Research into cardiovascular changes during yoga is crucial for validating its health benefits, enhancing personalized care, and supporting global health strategies.

Aim:
In this context, the present study investigates the immediate effects of Balasana, Viparita Karani, and Apan Vayu Mudra on both cardiac electrical and mechanical activity, contributing to a deeper understanding of yoga’s impact on cardiovascular health.

Methods:
The study was conducted in the year 2024 among thirty healthy students, aged 18 to 25 year who were selected through simple random sampling technique. Each participant performed all three yogic techniques in a single session, with heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), and heart rate variability (HRV) recorded at baseline, during, and after the practices using a digital sphygmomanometer (OMRON) and the ADInstruments PowerLab26T Teaching System. Statistical analysis was performed using repeated measures ANOVA and Friedman’s two-way ANOVA.

Results:
Both Balasana and Viparita Karani elicited significant increases in systolic and diastolic blood pressures during the posture, with values returning to baseline during recovery, while heart rate exhibited a similar pattern of elevation followed by recovery. In contrast, Apan Vayu Mudra did not result in significant changes in blood pressure. However, it induced an increase in HR during mudra compared to resting phase. Additionally, a decrease in HFnu and an increase in LFnu and the LF:HF ratio was observed during the mudra, relative to resting values.

Conclusion:
Our study demonstrates the immediate effects of yogic techniques sustained over five minutes, highlighting differential cardiovascular responses. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of yoga’s benefits and may help prevent potential adverse effects by promoting more informed practice.
SRAWUNG LINTAS IMAN SEBAGAI UPAYA MEMBANGUN MODERASI BERAGAMA
Authors: Dwiatmaja Alb Irawan
Published: December 2024

This study aims to show real action from efforts to build religious moderation, namely by interfaith srawung activities. Srawung is an activity by gathering many people to meet and discuss various matters in social life. With the addition of the word inter-faith, srawung means an encounter between faiths (religions and beliefs that are recognized in Indonesia) to learn from each other and ultimately gain inspiration. Srawung is a good medium for building religious moderation. Srawung invited all parties to have heart-to-heart discussions on various matters, especially those related to religion. Srawung tried to position various problems that occurred and together were invited to find solutions. This research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method with an analytical based on the thoughts of Pope Francis and Grand Imam Al-Tayyeb from The Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together. Based on the documents and opinions of the two figures, the author analyzes interfaith srawung as an effort to build religious moderation in Indonesia.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PEMBANGUNAN MANUSIA, KESENJANGAN EKONOMI, DAN TINGKAT KEMISKINAN TERHADAP KERUKUNAN UMAT BERAGAMA DI INDONESIA
Authors: Gunawan Putri Ira Megawati
Published: December 2024

This research aims to provide empirical evidence regarding the effect of the quality of human development, the Economic Inequality, and the Poverty Levels on the Religious Harmony levels in Indonesia. Religious Harmony is measured by the Religious Harmony Index (KUB) which is published by the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, while the Quality of Community Development, Economic Inequality, and Poverty Levels are measured by the Human Development Index (HDI), Gini Ratio, and Percentage of Poor Population published by the BPS Indonesia. The hypotheses are examined using panel data regression with fixed effect method to a sample of 34 provinces in Indonesia during 2021 to 2023. The result of this research concludes that provinces with better HDI tend to have better levels of religious harmony. Meanwhile, economic inequality and poverty levels have no significant effect on the Religious Harmony.
Enzymatic Conversion of Geniposide to Genipin: A Natural Blue Color Precursor and Biopolymer Film Crosslinker
Authors: Thi Nga Vo  , Dac Loc Ho  , Hoang Duc Dang  , Vinh Tien Nguyen
Published: December 2024

The research is motivated by the growing interest in using natural products for biopolymer engineering, particularly in developing bioactive and biocompatible materials. Genipin, a natural blue colorant precursor, has garnered attention due to its unique chemical structure and crosslinking properties with natural polymers. This research focuses on the optimizing conditions for efficient enzymatic conversion of geniposide from Gardenia jasminoides into genipin and its subsequent utilization in producing chitosan-genipin films. Geniposide was extracted using 50% ethanol, and its enzymatic conversion to genipin using commercial cellulase was best at pH 4.5, 0.2 g cellulase per gram of geniposide and 6 h of reaction. The synthesized genipin was used to fabricate chitosan-genipin films, which were tested for various properties. The film with 0.01 w/w genipin/chitosan ratio exhibited the highest UV-vis absorbance at 610 nm, indicating significant crosslinking, and demonstrated the greatest mechanical strength at 19.92 N/mm². Additionally, this film showed a moisture content of only 2.01%, significantly lower than that of the control. Increasing the amount of genipin reacting with chitosan significantly reduced the moisture and swelling degree of the chitosan films, indicating their lower hydrophilicity. These results underscore the effectiveness of genipin as a crosslinking agent in biopolymer applications, suggesting its potential to develop sustainable materials with advanced mechanical and moisture-resistant properties.
Application of Membrane Distillation for Secondary Effluent Treatment towards Water Recovery
Authors: Quynh Mai Nguyen
Published: December 2024

This paper presented the application of Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) for the treatment of the secondary effluent of a municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) to produce fresh water. The purification studies conducted at various feed temperatures demonstrated that the permeate water flux increased and that the water flux decreased quickly at the higher feed temperature. However, the electrical conductivity of permeate remained consistent at about 2.0 μS/cm. The majority of pollutants found in the secondary effluent, including SS, COD, nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, and total coliform, were entirely eliminated throughout the MD treatment process using a bi-composite membrane made of polytetrafluoroethylene and polypropylene at different feed stream temperatures. Ammonia had a limited rate of rejection, though. Protein and organic/inorganic aggregates made up the majority of the foulants were found on the membrane surface, not the inner pores. The long-term test, which involved an 18-day operation with a feed solution concentration of ten times, revealed that no wetness issue was seen despite a notable foulant deposit and reduction in water flux.
Influence of Heating Temperature on the Ink Transfer to Polymer Substrates in the Retransfer Printing Process
Authors: Hoang Thi Kieu Nguyen
Published: December 2024

This study explores the effect of heating temperature on the ink transfer to Poly(vinyl chloride) and Poly(ethylene terephthalate) substrates in a specific retransfer printer. A notable correlation between heating temperature and solid color density was observed. The color density increases with heating temperature until reaching a critical threshold, typically around 140°C. Beyond this threshold, color density begins to decline due to ink penetration into the substrate, reducing ink film thickness on the surface of the substrates. This critical temperature is predominantly influenced by the properties of the ink rather than the characteristics of the substrate. The experimental study also reveals that variations in temperature-dependent ink transfer lead to noticeable color differences compared to standard references. An optimal temperature range of 120°C to 140°C was established, within which the process colors conform to the ISO 12647 standard, achieving DE values below 5. These results highlight the importance of maintaining appropriate ink transfer conditions to ensure precise color reproduction in printing processes.
INFECÇÃO PELO SARS-COV-2 E HORMÔNIOS REPRODUTIVOS: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Lopes Bianca Luiza Moreira , Silva Driele Pereira da , Gomes Pérola Honorina Gonçalves , Oliveira Raphael França , Santos Adriana dos , Franco-Luiz Ana Paula Moreira , Coxir Sarah Abreu
Published: December 2024

A infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2 tem sido objeto de diversos estudos sobre como a ação desse vírus pode afetar o ser humano e quais consequências a longo prazo podem ser desencadeadas pela COVID-19. O SARS-CoV-2 tem tropismo por vários órgãos, tecidos e células humanas, incluindo o sistema reprodutor masculino o que pode influenciar negativamente nos parâmetros seminais. O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar por meio de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, os possíveis impactos da COVID-19 nos níveis hormonais associados à função reprodutiva masculina. O estudo utilizou como base de dados, o Pubmed, na qual 34 artigos de pesquisas experimentais comparacionais e de caso controle foram escolhidos, sendo que 9 foram selecionados como base para essa revisão. Foram excluídos artigos que não relacionavam a COVID-19 com hormônios reprodutivos, bem como artigos de revisão. Os hormônios avaliados incluíam: testosterona, hormônio luteinizante, hormônio folículo estimulante, prolactina, inibina B, progesterona, hormônio anti-mulleriano e estradiol. Foram observadas algumas variações nos níveis hormonais dos pacientes avaliados, em especial para a testosterona, que parece sofrer uma diminuição nos pacientes acometidos pela COVID-19. No entanto, o escasso número de trabalhos e de pacientes avaliados, indica a necessidade de mais estudos na área, a fim de confirmar esses dados obtidos.
INCLUSÃO DIGITAL DAS PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA NAS ESCOLAS E SUAS BARREIRAS
Authors: Santana Eduardo Barbosa , Souza Leonardo Leocadio Coelho de , Costa Daniel Duarte
Published: December 2024

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar o processo de inclusão de pessoas com deficiência na rede pública de ensino no município de Graça Aranha, Maranhão. Foram realizadas pesquisas para identificar as principais barreiras e desafios enfrentados por docentes no processo de inclusão, tanto no contexto escolar quanto digital. Para a coleta de dados, foi utilizado um questionário elaborado no Google Forms, que buscou identificar as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos professores e as barreiras físicas existentes nas instituições de ensino. Os resultados apontam que: (i) a maioria dos professores não possui formação específica em Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE), o que intensifica os desafios relacionados à inclusão; (ii) a inclusão digital ainda apresenta limitações significativas para se tornar efetivamente acessível e universal; (iii) é viável promover a inclusão digital de alunos com deficiência, embora demandem recursos adequados; e (iv) a acessibilidade física e a ausência de materiais didáticos apropriados constituem entraves importantes no processo inclusivo. Conclui-se que são necessários maiores investimentos públicos na capacitação docente e na implementação de tecnologias assistivas, com o objetivo de proporcionar uma inserção qualificada e igualitária, promovendo o desenvolvimento cognitivo de alunos com deficiência e garantindo materiais didáticos acessíveis e adequados às suas necessidades.
PROTOCOLOS E INTERVENÇÕES PARA O ACOLHIMENTO NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE
Authors: Puga Elisângela Aparecida de Almeida , Comar Maria Vitória Cunha , Bernardes Andrea
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Identificar e analisar o conhecimento produzido sobre intervenções estruturadas e protocolos para a organização do acolhimento da demanda espontânea na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: Revisão integrativa realizada nas bases Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Base de Dados da Enfermagem, Public Medline, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature e SciVerse Scopus nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol. Resultados: A amostra final foi composta por 06 artigos brasileiros após a exclusão de 1835 publicações e sintetizaram-se evidências de nível VI. Corrobora-se para um panorama com abordagem predominantemente descritiva sobre o tema. Conclusão: As intervenções demonstraram benefícios na prática do Acolhimento, entretanto o uso de protocolo voltado para unidades de urgência e emergência na Atenção Primária demonstrou fragilidades. A construção de protocolos e intervenções relacionadas ao Acolhimento deve levar em conta as especificidades dos serviços.
Tối ưu đa mục tiêu nhà thép công nghiệp một tầng theo tiêu chuẩn TCVN 5575:2012
Authors: Trần Trung Hiếu  , Nguyễn Ngọc Thắng
Published: December 2024

Nhà thép công nghiệp được ưa chuộng trong xây dựng vì tiết kiệm chi phí, thi công nhanh và khả năng vượt nhịp lớn. Tuy nhiên, việc lựa chọn kích thước cột và dầm phù hợp là một thách thức do thiết kế phức tạp. Trong nghiên cứu này, chúng tôi trình bày một phương pháp tối ưu đa mục tiêu nhằm cải thiện kích thước mặt cắt ngang của nhà khung thép công nghiệp. Mục tiêu là giảm thiểu tổng trọng lượng và chuyển vị đỉnh cột, đồng thời đảm bảo an toàn và khả năng sử dụng theo tiêu chuẩn TCVN 5575:2012. Bài toán tối ưu được giải quyết bằng thuật toán di truyền sắp xếp các nghiệm không trội NSGA-II, cho thấy hiệu quả cao trong việc đạt được các mục tiêu tối ưu đã đề ra. Kết quả tính toán minh chứng rằng phương pháp này có khả năng tối ưu hóa hiệu quả trong thiết kế nhà khung thép​.
Xác định hệ số hấp thụ nhiệt của các loại kính xây dựng tính năng cao và đánh giá tính bền vững trong sử dụng kính tại Việt Nam
Authors: Kiều Lê Hải , Nguyễn Văn Trung
Published: December 2024

Hệ số hấp thụ nhiệt (SHGC) là một chỉ tiêu kỹ thuật quan trọng của kính, liên quan đến tiết kiệm năng lượng. Sau một thời gian áp dụng QCVN 09:2017/BXD, hệ số SHGC của các loại kính đã được quan tâm và chú ý khi lựa chọn kính sử dụng trong công trình xây dựng. Tác giả đã tiến hành xác định hệ số SHGC của các loại kính xây dựng tính năng cao có công năng tiết kiệm năng lượng, được lấy mẫu trực tiếp từ các doanh nghiệp gia công kính. Từ các hệ số SHGC xác định được, tác giả đánh giá tính bền vững trong sử dụng kính của Việt Nam và đề xuất những giải pháp nhằm đảm bảo tính bền vững trong phát triển kinh tế-xã hội.
KECEMASAN DAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DENGAN EFIKASI DIRI MENYUSUI PADA IBU MENYUSUI EKSKLUSIF DI KOMUNITAS PUAN INDONESIA
Authors: Oryza Sativa Dewi
Published: December 2024

Pemberian ASI ekslusif pada anak di Indonesia masih rendah. Hampir setengah dari seluruh anak Indonesia tidak menerima gizi yang mereka butuhkan selama dua tahun pertama kehidupan. Lebih dari 40% bayi diperkenalkan terlalu dini kepada makanan pendamping ASI, yaitu sebelum mereka mencapai usia 6 bulan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kecemasan dan dukungan sosial dengan efikasi diri menyusui pada ibu menyusui ASI ekslusif di komunitas PUAN Indonesia. Rencana partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah 120 ibu menyusui ASI ekslusif di komunitas PUAN Indonesia. Teknik Analisa yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah korelasi partial.
Nursing Care According to NANDA-I Diagnoses, NIC Interventions, and NOC Outcomes in a Patient with Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Case Report
Authors: Özçelik Emine Ezgi , Çelik Selda
Published: December 2024

Encephalitis, defined as inflammation of the brain tissue, is an uncommon yet serious condition that can lead to severe brain damage. Nursing care is critical in increasing the effectiveness of treatment in patients with encephalitis. In the case presented here, care was planned and implemented based on nursing diagnoses by field in the NANDA-I classification, NIC interventions, and NOC outputs. The patients’ nursing diagnoses were identified as ineffective health management, imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements, fluid volume deficit, constipation, impaired physical mobility, impaired verbal communication, hopelessness, impaired social interaction, ineffective sexuality, risk for impaired psychological health, risk for ineffective activity planning, risk for impaired independent decision making, hyperthermia, chronic pain, and risk for delayed development. The care plan for four of these diagnoses is presented.
The Effect of Physical Ergonomics Training on Sleep Quality and Musculoskeletal System Problems in Factory Workers
Authors: Kutlu Özkan Sibel , Demir Oğuzhan Bahadır
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of physical ergonomics training on sleep quality and musculoskeletal issues among factory workers.
Method: Twenty-five factory employees aged 18-60, without neurological or emotional issues, participated. Data collection at baseline included a demographic form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire. Following physical ergonomics training, these assessments were repeated after four weeks. Continuous data were analyzed using SPSS 29.0, with distribution differences tested by Kruskal-Wallis and Shapiro-Wilk methods. The Wilcoxon method determined any significant changes in non-normally distributed variables between initial and final measures.
Results: A significant improvement in PSQI scores (p=0.002) indicated enhanced sleep quality post-intervention. In the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort data, a statistically significant reduction in neck pain was noted following training, while reductions in shoulder, back, and lumbar pain levels were not statistically significant. Although average score changes in the hip, upper and lower legs, knees, and feet suggested a trend in improvement, these differences were not statistically significant.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that physical ergonomics training could improve sleep quality and potentially reduce musculoskeletal discomfort among factory workers, highlighting its value for workplace health interventions.
Electron and hole energy spectrum of non-concentric spherical core-shell quantum dot under an externally applied electric field
Authors: Leshko R. Ya. , Bilynskyi I. V. , Leshko O. V. , Popov M. Yu. , Ocheretyanyi A. O.
Published: December 2024

A model of the non-concentric spherical core–shell quantum dot under the influence of an externally applied electric field was proposed. It was established that the energy spectrum of both the electron and the hole depends on the intensity of the electric field as well as on the specific location of the core within the quantum dot. The phenomenon of energy level splitting and degeneration was analyzed in detail. Additionally, the variations in the optical gap were determined and expressed as a function of the applied electric field strength and the position of the core in the quantum dot.
THE PROBLEM OF ABLEISM AS A NEGATIVE WORLDVIEW OF SOCIETY
Authors:   Komerovo State University, Nosyreva Alyona
Published: December 2024

In essence, ableism as a sociocultural phenomenon reflects society's individual and social attitudes, which leads to the devaluation of the legal status of individuals and restrictions in the implementation of their constitutional rights and freedoms, which determines the socio-legal significance of the chosen topic. This work aims to present a comprehensive analysis of the ontology of human rights from the point of view of international standards and foreign sources. To achieve this objective, the author attempted to determine the historical origin of ableism as a social phenomenon, its legal nature and its main types, and to point out scientific assumptions to combat discrimination. The research employed the following methods: logical, formal-legal, and system analysis. Based on the results, the author identified current theoretical and empirical problems of ableism and developed his understanding of the legal protection of the rights and fundamental freedoms of people with disabilities. This work presents a systemic and comprehensive examination of what societies consider discrimination against people with disabilities and its legal consequences. It expands the understanding and significance of ensuring constitutional guarantees for citizens and draws attention to the social difficulties of people with disabilities.
Heavy Metal Pollution in Water and Sediment of Lohan River, Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia
Authors: Rahim Sahibin Abd , Wei Cassandra Bong Kei , Danial Najwa Faridah Mohd , Salim Ammyliza , Supardi Nur Rohmawati , Zahari Nur Zaida , Cleophas Fera , Tair Rohana , Musta Baba
Published: December 2024

Lohan River, a small stream near the former Mamut Copper Mine, receives sediment contributions from mine overburden and ultrabasic soils rich in Co, Cr, and Ni. This study investigated heavy metal enrichment in the riverbed sediments. Seven sampling stations were selected along the river, with additional control stations at Lohan Toki River and Moroli River. Heavy metals were extracted using the aqua regia method and analyzed via ICP-OES, with quality control including blanks and SRM digestions. Cr (218–700.68 mg/kg), Ni (238.47–679.22 mg/kg), and Cu (235.19–438.97 mg/kg) concentrations in Lohan River sediments exceeded high guideline values (H-GV) from the Australian and New Zealand Sediment Quality Guidelines (370 mg/kg for Cr, 52 mg/kg for Ni, and 270 mg/kg for Cu). Lohan Toki River sediments also showed Cr and Ni contamination, while Moroli River sediments remained below H-GV. Water samples recorded metal levels below Malaysia's Class IIA/IIB thresholds. Environmental indices classified Lohan River sediments as moderately to heavily polluted with Cr, Cu, and Ni (Igeo Class 3). Enrichment Factor (EF) values ranged from 4.94 to 11.67, indicating significant enrichment. Pollution Load Index (PLI) values showed localized moderate to heavy pollution at Stations 5 and 6. However, the values of Potential Ecological Risk Index (PERI) were below 150, indicating low ecological risk overall. Despite localized contamination, the water's heavy metal levels posed no immediate threat under current standards.
Metodología Balanced Scorecard para la planeación estratégica y medición de impacto de las universidades corporativas en las organizaciones
Authors: Benitez Tamez Eduardo , Guzmán Arriaga Erika Lizeth , Benitez Tamez Magaly , García Díaz Claudia Elizabeth , Aguilar Romero Francisco Javier
Published: December 2024

Las Universidades Corporativas ofrecen a las organizaciones la oportunidad de implementar iniciativas orientadas al desarrollo del talento, alineadas con los objetivos estratégicos de la empresa. El principal desafío radica en diseñar e implementar estas iniciativas de manera que se alineen con la estrategia organizacional y contribuyan a la solución de los problemas específicos que enfrenta la organización. La Planeación Estratégica es clave para lograrlo, ya que establece las bases y define los enfoques para asegurar la pertinencia de la Universidad Corporativa, medir su impacto y garantizar su contribución al alcance estratégico de la organización. Esta investigación presenta al Balanced Scorecard como metodología sugerida para la fase de diseño de las Universidades Corporativas, enfocada en lograr su alineación estratégica y la medición de su impacto. Para lo anterior, se realizó un ejercicio de investigación teórica de fuentes de información y casos de éxito en empresas que lo han implementado.
Fortalecimiento de una cultura organizacional ante los nuevos retos: incidencia del liderazgo
Authors: Leal Cantú Alicia Celina , Garza Rodríguez Laura Patricia , Blancafort-Masriera Luis
Published: December 2024

El rol del líder debe atender nuevas necesidades, en este sentido, el objetivo del presente es identificar y analizar los factores de liderazgo que impactan en una organización, con el propósito de fortalecer la cultura organizacional, promoviendo un ambiente de trabajo inclusivo, colaborativo y alineado con los valores, la misión y visión de la organización. En este primer momento se validará un cuestionario aplicado vía electrónica a líderes empresariales y educativos, procesando los datos en dos softwares estadísticos: SPSS 24 y SMART PLS SEM. Resultando válido y confiable para el impacto de la empatía y el trabajo colaborativo en el liderazgo, con un Alfa de Cronbach de .7 para los tres indicadores y un estadístico de colinealidad (VIF) con un valor dentro del umbral válido. Su desarrollo fue bajo un enfoque mixto. Concluyendo, la empatía y el trabajo colaborativo son fundamentales en el liderazgo y fortalecimiento de la cultura organizacional. 
An Analysis on Performance Management Systems Analysis at Apollo Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bangalore
Authors:   IV Sem MBA, RRIAS, RR Institutions  Bangalore University, Bangalore, Murthy Divya K ,   Head of the Department RRIAS, RR Institutions  Bangalore University, Bangalore
Published: December 2024

Performance management systems play a pivotal role in enhancing organizational effectiveness by aligning employee performance with strategic goals. This study focuses on the performance management systems (PMS) at Apollo Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bangalore, a leading healthcare institution. The research aims to analyze the effectiveness of the PMS in fostering employee development, ensuring accountability, and meeting organizational objectives. Key aspects such as goal setting, appraisal mechanisms, feedback processes, and their alignment with organizational values are examined. The study employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, including surveys, interviews, and performance metrics analysis, to evaluate the PMS's efficiency and its impact on staff motivation, productivity, and job satisfaction. Results highlight the strengths of the existing system, such as structured feedback loops and competency-based assessments, while identifying areas needing improvement, including timely evaluations and more robust career development plans. The findings provide actionable insights for optimizing PMS in healthcare settings, ensuring better alignment between employee performance and patient care quality. This research underscores the critical role of well-designed PMS in achieving operational excellence in healthcare organizations.

Key Words:
Performance Management System, Apollo Hospitals, Employee Development, Healthcare Efficiency, Organizational Goals