bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Speech anomaly as a mistake and as a technique
Authors:   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, Zaika V. I.
Published: May 2024

This work attempts to clarify the content of some concepts from the tools for studying the expressiveness of practical and artistic speech. Mistake and technique(speech phenomena) are considered as specific concepts in relation to anomalyas a generic one. Mistake and techniquediffer not only in unintentionality/intentionality, but also in relation to the norm. The concept of norm in linguistics is defined in two ways (due to the duality of many linguistic objects as such): as rules (the aspect of generation) and as precedents (the aspect of perception, descriptive). On this basis, mistakeis correlated with norm-rules, and techniqueis correlated with norm-precedents. Norm-rules are language (its component part), and norm-precedents are speech (recognized as exemplary speech uses). Such clarification is necessary to distinguish the background against which the two types of anomalies are considered. In order to more reliably distinguish between the anomalies, in relation to anomaly-technique, it is proposedto use the zero stageterm, introduced by educators of the University of Liège, the authors of General Rhetoric. The most important property of normin relation to mistakeis correctness, the most important property of zero stage in relation to techniqueis neutrality. The essential difference between mistake and techniqueis the difference in aspects of these objects, which are predetermined by the most significant difference between these anomalies: mistakes are accidental, they arise for one reason or another, and techniques are intentional, they arise for a specific purpose. The described differences are necessary to resolve issues of differences in techniques in rhetoric and poetics, as well as the use of mistakeas a technique in practical and artistic speech.
Large Splenic Cyst: a Case Report
Authors: Каленчиц Т.И. , Кабак С.Л. , Сяхович С.В. , Примак С.В.
Published: May 2024

В статье описан клинический случай диагностики бессимптомной кисты селезенки больших размеров у 44-летнего пациента терапевтического отделения с внегоспитальной пневмонией. По данным компьютерной томографии размеры кисты составляли 173×242×261 мм. Наряду с кистой селезенки были выявлены кистозные образования в головке и хвосте поджелудочной железы. Анатомическая близость хвоста поджелудочной железы и ворот селезенки создает возможность прямой экспансии панкреатической псевдокисты или попадания секрета поджелудочной железы в паренхиму селезенки. В последующем в хирургическом отделении из кисты было аспирировано 2 литра лизированной крови с нитями фибрина.

In this case report, a splenic cyst in a 44-year-old male with community-acquired pneumonia is presented. CT scan measurements of cyst were found to be 173×242×261 mm. Along with the splenic cyst, pancreatic pseudocysts were identified in the head and tail of the pancreas. The anatomical proximity of the tail of the pancreas to the hilum of the spleen creates the possibility of direct expansion of the pancreatic pseudocyst or entry of pancreatic secretions into the splenic parenchyma. Subsequently, in the surgical department, 2 liters of lysed blood with fibrin threads were aspirated from the cyst.
Studying the Component Composition of the Body at the Early Stage of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: Агабабян И.Р. , Хохлачева Д.С. , Ким Г.С. , Хохлачева Н.А.
Published: May 2024

Обследовано 63 пациента с неалкогольной жировой болезнью печени на стадии стеатоза. В верификации диагноза помимо общеклинических данных использованы результаты ультразвукового исследования печени, определение печеночных ферментов в сыворотке крови. Оценка липидного обмена проводилась по содержанию в плазме крови общего холестерина, липопротеинов низкой плотности, липопротеинов высокой плотности, триглицеридов. Для изучения количества жировой (общий и висцеральный жир) и мышечной массы в организме всем пациентам проведена биоимпедансометрия. У обследуемых пациентов выявлены достоверные изменения липидного спектра крови в сторону увеличения общего холестерина, липопротеинов низкой плотности и триглицеридов, а уровень липопротеинов высокой плотности уменьшается. При анализе данных биоимпедансометрии отмечены достоверное повышение количества общего и висцерального жира, а также тенденция к снижению мышечной массы. Установлено, что развитие НАЖБП статистически значимо связано с увеличением количества жировой ткани (общего и висцерального жира) и с уменьшением мышечной массы, ассоциированными с дислипидемией. Увеличение количества жировой ткани, в том числе за счет висцерального жира, и уменьшение мышечной массы рассматриваются как факторы риска в развитии НАЖБП.

63 patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease at the steatosis stage were examined. To verify the diagnosis, in addition to general clinical data, the results of an ultrasound examination of the liver and determination of liver enzymes in the blood serum were used. Lipid metabolism was assessed by the content of total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins, high-density lipoproteins, and triglycerides in the blood plasma. To study the amount of fat (total and visceral fat) and muscle mass in the body, all patients underwent bioimpedance measurements. The examined patients revealed significant changes in the blood lipid spectrum towards an increase in total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins and triglycerides, and a decrease in the level of high-density lipoproteins. When analyzing bioimpedansometry data, a significant increase in the amount of total and visceral fat was noted, as well as a tendency towards a decrease in muscle mass. It has been established that the development of NAFLD is statistically significantly associated with an increase in the amount of adipose tissue (total and visceral fat) and a decrease in muscle mass associated with dyslipidemia. An increase in the amount of adipose tissue, including due to visceral fat, and a decrease in muscle mass are considered risk factors for the development of NAFLD.
Potencial destructivo generado por el terremoto de Ecuador del 16 de abril de 2016
Authors: Frau Carlos Daniel , Vielma P´érez Juan Carlos , Zambrano Mejía A. Abel , Aguilar Falconi Roberto
Published: May 2024

El sismo del 16 de abril de 2016, de magnitud 7.8, causó la muerte de 656 personas y provocó más de 16600 heridos; las pérdidas económicas superaron los 3000 millones de dólares convirtiéndose en uno de los terremotos más devastadores que afectaron a Ecuador y a la región. Los espectros de aceleraciones obtenidos en la ciudad de Pedernales superan los fijados por la Norma Ecuatoriana de la Construcción. Con alto potencial destructivo, especialmente frente a estructuras con baja nivel de resistencia sísmica o bien a las estructuras flexibles. El presente trabajo tiene por fin evaluar las propiedades destructivas e impulsivas de los registros del terremoto del 16 de abril de 2016 y contrastar las demandas impuestas por estos registros frente a lo establecido por la Norma Ecuatoriana de la Construcción. Por último, se evalúa mediante un análisis sísmico dinámico no lineal la respuesta de una estructura correspondiente a un edificio en esquina que presentó un gran número de colapsos.
Caracterización geoeléctrica 4D, para validación de técnica de remoción de capa superficial de sulfato de cobre en pilas de lixiviación
Authors: Borges Rodríguez Rafael , Acosta Yetsybeth
Published: May 2024

Actualmente, son pocas las técnicas que buscan mejorar las permeabilidades de una pila de lixiviación para lograr una mayor recuperación de cobre. Una de las técnicas aplicadas, es la remoción de la capa de sulfato de cobre que se forma en la parte superficial de las pilas, una vez que ha sido regada por varios días; para esto utilizan maquinaria pesada con pala hidráulica. Con la finalidad de validar la efectividad de esta técnica se realizó una caracterización geoeléctrica 4D (variante en el tiempo) utilizando el método de tomografía de resistividad eléctrica, logrando identificar cómo varían la permeabilidad antes y después de la intervención de la maquinaria pesada, aplicando un análisis geoestadístico y tomando como parámetro control el porcentaje de humedad de la pila en cada uno de los escenarios.
Levirate Marriage & Theo-doctrinal Embargo a Kenyan Experience
Authors:   BHI Institute, Mombasa & ANCCI University, Olando Martin
Published: May 2024

African scholars have found themselves in a theo-doctrinal embargo, especially after the 19 th and 20 th century European missionary explosion, that ushered a vibrant protestant Christianity in East Africa that was largely dismissive of cultural dialogues with Christianity. One of the most contested subject, that went beyond the missionary era, and reverberates across the twenty-first century, is the levirate marriage (hereafter, levirate marriage). Outside the missionary armpits, African scholars have continued to debate its efficacy to the christian teachings. In view of this, the theo-doctrinal embargo that has evidently persisted across the mainstream churches and some African Instituted churches (AIC) in Kenya motivated the eventual research and publication of this article. Whereas the mainstream churches maintain that wife inheritance, especially where the male inheritor has another wife is sin, some AICs have tended to support the levirate marriage even where the male inheritor has another wife. They do this by quoting some Old Testament texts, as their reference point. The mainstream churches have insisted that wife inheritance narratives was permitted in the Old Testament in cases where the male inheritor was single and the deceased was childless. This article seeks to examine the biblical understanding of levirate marriage and its place in the Kenyan context. Overall, the article analyzed Scriptural texts dealing with the subject of Levirate marriages and reflected it from an African Christian perspective. The materials in this article were gathered through extensive reading of published works, interviews and via general observation of the practices therein.
CONCEPÇÃO DO LÚDICO SOB A ÓTICA DOS TEÓRICOS EDUCACIONAIS E SUA RELAÇÃO COM A CONTEMPORANEIDADE
Authors: Rodrigues de Lima Damião Michael , Monteiro Alves Alessandra Conceição , Correia dos Santos Luiz Claudio
Published: May 2024

O processo de ensino e aprendizagem nos últimos anos vem passando por mudanças significativas. Dentre tais mudanças tem-se a inserção da atividade lúdica já na Educação Infantil, primeira etapa da educação básica. Esta é considerada uma etapa essencial para a formação da criança pois é neste contexto de sala de aula que ela fora do seu convívio familiar começa a ter as suas primeiras experiências. O presente trabalho surgiu a partir de inquietações oriundas nas leituras das obras de Comenius, Locke e Froebel bem como, de reflexões e provocações e tem como objetivo identificar as contribuições desses intelectuais para a Educação Infantil e a prática pedagógica do professor. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter bibliográfico com abordagem qualitativa. Considera-se que o uso da ludicidade é fundamental para o desenvolvimento integral da criança e que os professores precisam levar em consideração as experiências que as crianças têm, trazendo-as para a sala de aula.
NOTA FISCAL ELETRÔNICA: IMPLEMENTAÇÃO, DESAFIOS E BENEFICIOS NOS COMERCIOS VAREJISTAS DE BOCA DO ACRE
Authors: Silva Auana Lima da , Felix Maria Rita de Souza , Santana Elizangela Leão
Published: May 2024

A pesquisa desenvolvida neste artigo tem como objetivo analisar a adequação da NF-e no comercio varejista do município de Boca do Acre, no estado do Amazonas, identificar os desafios enfrentados e avaliar os benefícios alcançados com a sua utilização. Para alcançar esses objetivos, foi feita uma revisão da literatura existente sobre a implementação da NF-e em contextos similares, bem como o levantamento de dados quantitativos e qualitativos por meio de entrevistas e questionários aplicados aos comerciantes. A Pesquisa está pautada no método dedutivo de natureza aplicada, quanto aos objetivos, essa pesquisa se classifica como descritiva e exploratória. A análise do estudo revelou que, apesar do suporte e capacitação disponíveis para a implementação da NF-e, há uma baixa adesão dos comerciantes na capacitação de seus funcionários para que possam utilizar o programa corretamente. Em vez disso, alguns preferem delegar essa responsabilidade ao contador. Dessa forma, os resultados obtidos durante a pesquisa poderão contribuir para aprimorar a eficiência dos estabelecimentos comerciais de Boca do Acre, bem como fornecer informações relevantes para outros municípios de características semelhantes que desejem implementar a NF-e em seus comércios varejistas.
CONTABILIDADE PÚBLICA: ANÁLISE DOS REPASSES DOS TRIBUTOS (ICMS, IPVA E IPI)* PARA O MUNICÍPIO DE BOCA DO ACRE – AM
Authors: Apurinã Gleison Vale de Oliveira , Souza Rodrigo Ferreira de , Santana Elizangela Leão
Published: May 2024

O repasse de tributos é fundamental para distribuir recursos entre os vários níveis de governo. Em Boca do Acre - AM, essa distribuição contribui para o desenvolvimento econômico do município, pois os tributos como o ICMS, IPVA e IPI são essenciais para custear serviços públicos. Nesse contexto, a análise desses repasses permite identificar áreas prioritárias de investimento e otimizar recursos, contribuindo para políticas públicas mais eficientes. A partir dessa premissa, a pesquisa possui característica exploratória, com revisão bibliográfica e abordagem quantitativa, com objetivo geral de analisando os dados do Sistema de Repartição de Tributos da SEFAZ-AM, do estado do Amazonas e de Boca do Acre, entre os anos de 2018 a 2022. A comparação com outros municípios da região mostrou que Boca do Acre recebeu menos repasses de ICMS, IPVA e IPI. Contudo, houve um aumento nos repasses ao longo dos anos, indicando uma evolução no repasse de tributos. No entanto, é necessário um melhor gerenciamento dos recursos para garantir a qualidade dos serviços públicos e o aumento da qualidade de vida das pessoas.
A ENTOMOLOGIA FORENSE NA PERCEPÇÃO DE AGENTES DE SEGURANÇA PÚBLICA NA REGIÃO DO BAIXO PARNAÍBA MARANHENSE
Authors: Almeida Amanda Silva de , Cruz Antônio Malone F. , Fontinele Camila do N. , Cunha Géssica de S. , Sousa Robson de A. , Santos Wannda Karlla G. dos , Silva Cláudio Gonçalves da
Published: May 2024

Esse estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o estado de conhecimento de profissionais da área de segurança pública de algumas cidades da região do Baixo Parnaíba maranhense, em relação à Entomologia Forense, o qual foi conduzido por meio da aplicação de um questionário de caráter qualitativo e quantitativo, contendo 17 quesitos distribuídos entre questões objetivas e discursivas. Foram 34 agentes participantes da pesquisa, sendo 88% pertencentes ao sexo masculino. Em relação a terem se deparado com algum cadáver em estado de decomposição ao longo de seu exercício profissional, 56% deles afirmaram positivamente, momento em que foram observados na cena do crime uma diversidade significativa de insetos, principalmente as moscas tanto na fase adulta quanto imatura. No que diz respeito ao conhecimento sobre a Entomologia Forense, 46% apontaram conhecer essa área e dentre eles 53%, mencionaram conhecer a sua aplicabilidade, considerando-a relevante para os trabalhos de investigação criminal. Dessa forma, foi possível constatar que embora alguns entrevistados não possuírem atribuições investigativas, é notório que os profissionais de segurança pública têm buscado capacitações e aliado à sua experiência, têm conhecimento satisfatório em relação à área tema desse estudo.
Pembuatan Hidroponik Sistem Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) dengan Memanfaatkan Limbah Botol Plastik untuk Tanaman Pakcoy di Dusun Nunggal II Desa Dakung Kabupaten Lombok Tengah
Authors: Aziz Faizul Bayani , Harisanti Baiq Muli , Primawati Sri Nopita , Jannah Husnul , Masiah Masiah , Mursali Saidil
Published: May 2024

Packaging waste for products or goods that are no longer used can still be recycled into goods that are useful and economically valuable. In general, inorganic waste is very difficult to decompose naturally. The problem of increasing waste volumes needs to be handled wisely so that environmental pollution can be avoided, especially inorganic waste in the form of plastic bottles. The state of society in handling waste, especially plastic bottles, is still very low. One way that can be done is by providing education and direct assistance to the public regarding techniques for managing inorganic waste, especially used bottles or other plastic containers into more useful products. Utilizing used bottles as a medium for hydroponic plants is an effective way to raise public interest and awareness about the importance of managing plastic bottle waste. This activity is also a means of learning and motivating the community about hydroponic business opportunities using plastic bottles. Apart from that, this can be a very productive alternative activity for society.
Impacto del feminicidio en la salud mental y la economía de las familias de las víctimas en Ciudad Juárez
Authors: Rocha Vazquez Jessica Iveth , Ramírez Martínez Flor Rocío
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the psychological and economic impact of femicide on the families of the victims in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. The study was designed and implemented under a mixed methodology with descriptive scope. Two specific objectives were established: 1) to estimate the expenses assumed by the families after a member has been a victim of femicide and 2) to analyze the perception that the families of victims have of suffering from depression and anxiety. Surveys and semi-structured interviews were applied to eight family members of victims to evaluate the economic consequences, self-perception and level of impact generated by four mental disorders: anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and depression. The results show a relevant impact on the family economy that, in addition to the mental disorders suffered, aggravate the situation of vulnerability of the families. About the psychological state of the members interviewed, the most common disorder was anxiety, followed by post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. This is important because the study showed that the families, despite the psychological effects, only recognize the negative impact on their finances when dealing with funeral and other post-death costs.
Guest Editorial
Authors: Opdyke Aaron
Published: May 2024

Editorial
PARTO HUMANIZADO: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOMÉTRICA NA BASE DE DADOS BRASILEIRA
Authors: Rebouças Felipe Modesto Almeida , Lima Gabriel Lucena de , Silva Jessyca Evilly Nunes da , Medeiros Lívia Araújo Dantas de , Pereira Morgana Guadalupe Silva , Sousa Milena Nunes Alves de
Published: May 2024

Introdução: Nos últimos vinte anos vem surgindo um aumento na quantidade de publicações sobre o tema “Parto Humanizado”, o que surge em conjuntura com o aumento de denúncias por violência obstétrica. Objetivo: Verificar o perfil das publicações sobre a temática “Parto Humanizado” na Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). Método: Esta pesquisa foi uma revisão bibliométrica realizada na base de dados SciELO, sendo estruturada levando em conta três leis da bibliometria sobre a conduta da literatura, seguida de 5 etapas que  estão em conformidade com o preconizado por Chueke e Amatucci (2022). Resultados: O tópico mais abordado nesses artigos foi "Humanização do parto e nascimento"(56%, n=14), seguido por "Percepções e experiências de mulheres e profissionais de saúde"(36%, n=9). Em terceiro lugar "Práticas obstétricas e assistenciais"(20%, n=5) , seguido por "Impacto das práticas no bem-estar materno e neonatal"(12%,n=3) e "violência Institucional e tensões na assistência obstétrica"(8%,n=2). Conclusão: Por meio dessa revisão bibliométrica observou-se que mesmo com o crescente interesse nessa nova área da medicina ainda pode-se observar como a abordagem para o acolhimento e o prognósticos para o trabalho de cuidado para com a mulher grávida é um elemento de suma importância para a construção de uma nova fase na medicina baseada em evidências, assim como humanizar procedimentos tão invasivos e mecanizados que dominam o universo da maternidade.
IMPACTO DA CIRURGIA BARIÁTRICA EM PACIENTES PSIQUIÁTRICOS
Authors: Soares Isadora Veras Araújo , Cabral Letícia Rodrigues , Leitão Gabriel José Gomes , Melo Rafaela Seuring Gonçalves de , Silva Luan Alves da , Buzzo Gabriella Neiva Reis , Andrade Uêndi Nascimento de Aquino , Souza Anna Gabriella Françoise Brauer e , Amorim Maria Cecília Alencar de , Pereira Livia Soares , Lins Maria Luiza Martins de Almeida , Espinheiro Matheus Guimarães , Diniz Vinicius Jesus dos Santos
Published: May 2024

Apresenta-se uma revisão integrativa de literatura acerca do impacto da cirurgia bariátrica em pacientes psiquiátricos, bem como os principais transtornos observados após a realização desse tipo de cirurgia. A obesidade é uma doença crônica caracterizada pelo acúmulo de tecido adiposo no organismo, associado à diversas comorbidades. Diante da falha terapêutica com medidas não farmacológicas e farmacológicas, a cirurgia bariátrica torna-se um dos únicos manejos possíveis. No entanto, tal procedimento pode acarretar diversas complicações pós-operatórias, dentre elas, surgimento de transtornos psiquiátricos. Dessa forma, torna-se necessário desvendar os principais impactos decorrentes dessa cirurgia em pacientes psiquiátricos, a fim de possibilitar um manejo adequado a esses pacientes tanto no pré, como no pós-operatório.
ANÁLISE EPIDEMIOLÓGICA DAS INTERNAÇÕES HOSPITALARES POR INSUFICIÊNCIA CARDÍACA
Authors: Santos Clifferson Araujo dos , Costa Maiane Damasceno , Macêdo Sara Sampaio de , Rodrigues Natália Oliveira , Silva Islandia Maria Rodrigues , Nery Michelle Del , Vanini Alice Rodrigues , Lopes Danielle Montagnani , Oliveira Melissa Resende , Oliveira Flávia Demartine Borges de , Oliveira Rayssa Paiva de , Cucolicchio Isabela Garibaldi
Published: May 2024

O presente estudo tem como objetivo principal traçar uma análise epidemiológica das internações hospitalares por insuficiência cardíaca (IC) . Trata-se de uma revisão epidemiológica, de caráter descritivo e quantitativo, com dados levantados por meio do Departamento de Informação e Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), após isso foi utilizado o excel e gráficos para tabulação dos dados. Na filtragem dos dados, observou-se um registro de 941.368 internações hospitalares por Insuficiência Cardíaca com uma prevalência maior entre os anos de 2022 e 2023, destacando a região sudeste liderando o ranking. Nessa lógica, considera-se a importância da implantação de políticas públicas voltadas para conscientização, prevenção e promoção à saúde .Por fim, as estratégias nas unidades de saúde com uma abordagem multidisciplinar visando promover qualidade de vida aos pacientes com diagnósticos de insuficiência cardíaca, dessa forma reduzindo as internações prolongadas por IC no Brasil.
Judeoconversos entre Lima y Cartagena
Authors: Navarrete María Cristina
Published: May 2024

Los judeoconversos portugueses que se asentaron en el virreinato del Perú se dedicaron al comercio de esclavizados, mercaderías y actividades artesanales. El tribunal de la Inquisición, con el pretexto de conservar el cristianismo, les prosiguieron causas de fe. Esta premisa se enlazó con la necesidad de fondos para el funcionamiento de la institución, la crisis entre España y Portugal y el miedo de aliarse con el enemigo holandés. El problema de investigación está relacionado con la persecución de la Inquisición contra los cristianos nuevos acusándolos de judaizar y el castigo que recibieron. Cuarenta fueron condenados a galeras en España, al llegar a Cartagena evadieron a las autoridades. El artículo se apoya conceptual y metodológicamente en la microhistoria y destaca la narrativa historiográfica para transmitir el conocimiento.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MEASURING THE WEIGHT OF ORE IN THE SKIP OF A MINE ELEVATOR
Authors: Veselovska Nataliia , Voznyak Oleksandr , Bohatiuk Maksym , Tykhonenko Serhii
Published: May 2024

The article describes the development of a computerized system for measuring the weight of ore in the skip of a mine hoist. The purpose of this system is to provide operational information for the automated management system of the iron ore plant. The work includes the design of both hardware and software of the system.

The hardware includes weight sensors that measure and transmit data to a central computing unit. The software includes data processing algorithms that analyze ore weight information and transmit the results to the control system.

One of the key aspects of the article is the possibility of further refinement of the project and testing of the prototype system in the conditions of industrial production. This will make it possible to check the efficiency and reliability of the system in real working conditions, as well as to make the necessary adjustments and improvements before the end of the project.

Summing up, the developed system has the potential to become an important element for optimizing and improving the efficiency of the iron ore plant, and also demonstrates the prospects of introducing similar technologies in other industries.

The work highlights the potential benefits of using this computerized ore weight measurement system. Among these advantages can be noted an increase in the accuracy of measurements, a decrease in human intervention and, accordingly, an increase in the level of safety in production, as well as the possibility of prompt acquisition and analysis of data for management decision-making.

In addition, the integration of this system into the management of an iron ore plant can help reduce material losses, optimize the use of resources and increase the overall efficiency of production. These aspects are important for the enterprise from the point of view of economic efficiency and stability in the market.

Thus, the developed computerized system for measuring the weight of ore in the skip of a mine hoist is a promising and important step in the direction of improving technological processes in industry and increasing its competitiveness.
Alzheimer's Patient Support System Based on IoT and ML
Authors: Kumar S. Swapna , Sasi Vismaya N , Murali Vaanisha
Published: May 2024

Alzheimer's disease poses significant challenges as it progressively erodes memory and identity, severely impacting daily functioning. Patients often experience disorientation, wandering, and are at risk of falls, leading to heightened concerns for caregivers. These difficulties can result in a loss of independence and increased caregiver burden. In response to these challenges, this study introduces an innovative assistive system designed to enhance the safety and quality of life for Alzheimer's patients. The system comprises of two main components: a smart arm band and a facial recognition system. The smart arm band is equipped with a suite of sensors including GPS, accelerometer, and heart rate sensor. These sensors enable real-time monitoring of the patient's location, movement, and physiological parameters. By leveraging these data streams, caregivers can track the patient's activities, detect falls or emergencies, and provide timely assistance when needed. The facial recognition system employs state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, specifically the CAFFE and Local Binary Patterns Histograms (LBPH), to recognize familiar faces in the patient's environment. This capability promotes social interaction and enhances the patient's sense of familiarity and security. Through rigorous testing, the facial recognition system achieves an impressive accuracy of 97% with a low error rate of 3%, validating its effectiveness in real-world scenarios. Overall, the integrative assistive system presented in this study offers a promising solution to address the multifaceted challenges associated with Alzheimer's disease. This system provides caregivers with invaluable support in ensuring the safety and well-being of Alzheimer's patients while fostering social engagement and autonomy.
Understanding Vocational Teacher Educators' Role Identities Through Metaphors: A Case Study in Malta
Authors: Said Alison
Published: May 2024

The objective of this qualitative study, that is framed using identity theory (Burke & Stets, 2009), based on semi-structured interviews, is to gain a deeper understanding of the professional role identities of vocational teacher educators (VTEs) through the use of metaphors. VTEs are undervalued in studies and policy in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) context, and misunderstood as an occupational group, despite being essential to maintaining a high-quality vocational teaching workforce and significantly influencing the quality of vocational education. It presents empirical evidence taking Malta as a case study and examines how VTEs synthesise the meanings they assign during an initial teaching education (ITE) programme. In addition, it also investigates how, through metaphors, the role identities of VTEs in Malta change during the ITE programme. Findings indicate that VTEs face various complexities, and it is difficult to express the multiple facets of this professional role identity in a single metaphor. Moreover, within this case study, VTEs' role identity formation does not follow a linear trajectory but unfolds according to the needs at that time.
The Impact of Accounting Knowledge Management on Improving Institutional Performance in the Greater Amman Municipality
Authors: Al-bazaiah Sakher A. I. , Alzboon Safa’ Ahmad Muflih , Salameh Rafat Salameh , Hawamdeh Omar M. , Al Karabsheh Faris Irshaid
Published: May 2024

The study was designed to explore the influence of accounting knowledge management (AKM) on enhancing institutional performance across various dimensions such as learning and growth, internal processes, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and the strategic dimension within the Greater Amman Municipality. Utilizing a combination of descriptive and inferential analytical approaches, the research targeted the entire cohort of employees working in the financial department, encompassing financial managers, department heads, accountants, and auditors, amounting to a total of 244 individuals. To fulfill the study’s aims, 200 questionnaires were disseminated, out of which 156 were returned and deemed valid for analysis, marking a substantial response rate of 78%. The findings of the study were quite revealing, indicating that all aspects of accounting knowledge management attained high levels of relative importance. Similarly, each dimension of institutional performance was also deemed to hold significant importance. Crucially, the study unveiled a positive correlation between the implementation of AKM and the enhancement of institutional performance within the Greater Amman Municipality. It was further discerned that the application of AKM concepts played a substantial role in the amelioration of institutional performance. One of the pivotal recommendations emerging from the study emphasized the need for the Greater Amman Municipality to augment its focus on generating accounting knowledge. The study advocates for the adoption of modern management methodologies that foster teamwork, cooperation, and active employee participation in conferences and meetings, to enhance knowledge generation and application within the organization.
Geomorphological and geoecological conditions of southeast Shirvan plain
Authors:   National Service of Geological Survey, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Republic, Salakhov S.Sh.
Published: May 2024

In given an article are described the climate, stratigraphy, lithology, geomorphology, hydrography and other main factors which influence of geoecological conditions of the investigated territory. And also the role of Caspian Sea and the river of the Kura have been allowed During conducting of research works the Shirvan Park has been learnt. On this square the regime of groundwater, including aeration zones has been learnt. The areal of pollution, salinizations, swamping, exogenic and other processes have been revealed. By results of geoecological research the dividing into districts of southeast Shirvan plain was carried out.
Determination of the critical value of bottomhole pressure during flow well operation
Authors:   Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry, Orudjov Y.A. , Dadash-zada M.A. ,   Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry, Mamedov F.Kh ,   Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry
Published: May 2024

The main process in oil and gas production is the extraction of hydrocarbons to the surface. In all methods of oil production, hydrocarbons are transported through tubing from the bottom of the well to the wellhead. The methods of oil production are classified based on factors such as reservoir pressure, physical properties of oil, and reservoir properties of the productive formation. These methods include: – Flowing method: In this method, oil naturally rises to the surface under the pressure of reservoir energy. – Gas lift method: Oil is lifted to the surface by injecting gas into the well. – Pumping method: Also known as mechanized method, oil is brought to the surface with the aid of pumps. In the present study, the stress state in the formation zone at the bottom hole was examined, and the critical values of the bottom hole pressure and formation flow rate were determined.
An information-analytical overview of mud volcanoes in the lower Kura basin (Azerbaijan)
Authors:   Oil and Gas Institute of Azerbaijan Republic, Movsumova U.A. , Asgarova R.A. ,   Oil and Gas Institute of Azerbaijan Republic
Published: May 2024

This article provides an overview of mud volcanoes (MV) of the Lower Kura region (Azerbaijan). The Lower Kura Depression (LKD) occupies the southeastern part of the Kura-Araks lowlands. Tectonically the LKD is considered to be the eastern edge belonging to the west board of the South Caspian Basin (SCB). The large thickness of sedimentary deposits, reaching 25 km, and the high rate of sedimentation are consequences of the activity of the Paleovolga and Paleokura. Mud volcanic structures in the region are widespread and associated mainly with longitudinal fault dislocations of large amplitude. This paper provides an assessment of numerous research data from studies of mud volcanic products of the Lower Kura Basin. Using the PETROMOD software package, mud volcanoes, and the main factors of their formation were analyzed and physical models were built. The identified differences in the chemical composition of gases and water, kerogen types of organic matter contained in rock emissions, make it possible to improve the understanding of sediments located in deep zones, poorly studied or not yet opened. The conducted research and analysis once again prove that the use of new methods for studying mud volcanism, giving preference to comprehensive analysis, is an important requirement of oil and gas geology.
Synthesis and study of esters of ethylene glycol bis-digippurate, bis-dianisate with the participation of nano-ZnO catalysts
Authors:   Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan Republic, Kerimov P.M. , Aleskerova O.M. ,   Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan Republic, Afandiyeva L.M. ,   Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan Republic, Afandiyeva L.M. ,   Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan Republic, Musayeva A.P. ,   Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan Republic, Jafarova A.A. ,   Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan Republic
Published: May 2024

In the presented article, were synthesized in the presence of a nano-ZnO catalyst based on hippuric acid and ethylene glycol (7 % wt. in terms of hippuric acid) in a ratio of 2:1, at a temperature of 110 oC, for 5–6 hours, ester of ethylene glycol -bis-digippurate with a yield of 90 %, and on the basis of anisic acid and ethylene glycol (7 % wt. in terms of anisic acid) in a ratio of 2:1, at a temperature of 110 oC, for 5–6 hours, ester of ethylene glycol-bis- dianisate with a yield of 88.5 %. The physicochemical parameters of the synthesized esters were determined by analytical and spectral methods. Synthesized esters were tested with the aim of specification of thermo-oxide stability of diesel fuel. It was proved, that esters improve a thermo-oxide stability of diesel fuel and may be applied as antioxidants to them.
Article / Lidwoorde
Authors: Stander Alison
Published: May 2024

Some basic grammar rules to discuss how to use the article in Afrikaans.
That Was Allen
Authors: Trinidad David
Published: May 2024

Provides a prose-poem remembrance of Allen Ginsberg’s pedagogy from the perspective of a former student of Ginsberg’s at Brooklyn College.
Rooted Knowledge
Authors: Gray Timothy
Published: May 2024

This essay examines connections between the academy and Beat poet Gary Snyder, looking specifically at the poet’s relationship to scholarship and the impact it has had on both his writing and teaching. At Reed College, where he met fellow students Lew Welch and Philip Whalen, Snyder wrote a detailed anthropological thesis on Haida mythology, thus launching a scholarly career that has been overshadowed by his award-winning poetry and by his status as Beat icon. Years before he published a volume of verse or appeared as Japhy Ryder in Jack Kerouac’s The Dharma Bums, Snyder pursued studies in Anthropology at Indiana University (briefly), and in East Asian Languages and Culture at UC Berkeley. During his long residency in Japan (1956-1968), he continued the translations he had begun at Berkeley and studied Buddhism at various temples. Returning to the States for nine months in 1964-1965, Snyder taught undergraduates at UC Berkeley, foreshadowing his acceptance of an academic post two decades later, when he joined the faculty at UC Davis, where he not only taught creative writing, but also contributed to the emergent field of environmental studies.
“Justness of Distinction”
Authors: Bhowmik Urmi
Published: May 2024

This chapter looks at the discourse of taste as it was developed during the early years of the Monthly Review (1749–1845) and the Critical Review (1756–1817). Both Reviews took the cultivation of taste as being superior to the accumulation of knowledge or the buying of books, thereby giving themselves a more elevated raison d’être than mere consumption. For the journals, an education in taste involved an education in class. This chapter examines a process of separation between reviewers and the audience by looking, first, at the history of the review journal and, secondly, at the practice of giving extracts from the books in reviews. Establishing taste as an exercise in understanding “justness of distinction” played a key role in differentiating reviewers from the general public.
Reviving Byrd
Authors: Grapes K. Dawn
Published: May 2024

1923, the 300th anniversary of William Byrd’s death, is often marked as the beginning of a modern Byrd revival. Renewed interest in Byrd resulted from a series of planned events, the scope of which was both impressive and far-reaching. Dozens of articles about the musician and his music appeared in journals and newspapers—more in 1923 than the previous two decades combined. Noted scholar Edmund Fellowes completed his William Byrd: A Short Account of his Life and Work
, the most complete biographical and musical study of the composer to that date. The English Singers recorded a multi-disc set of Byrd’s church music. Across the UK, services and concerts dedicated to Byrd’s music were presented in cathedrals and recital halls, lectures on the composer were featured by music societies and at Byrd festivals, and new publications of his music were released. Composers even created new works in his honor. This chapter provides a collective overview of the many activities of 1923, focusing on the portrayal of Byrd and his music in lectures and printed material and the implementation of celebratory events, as described in the news reports that followed.
The American Dream/The American Nightmare—The Politics of Poltergeist
Authors: McLaughlin Robert
Published: May 2024

This return to lost American values of ‘conservativism’ and into a more understandable and relatable setting of suburban comfort is a key discursive point of Poltergeist – it is a text which represents the rebellion of the 1960s, growing up and conforming to the very elements that they themselves rebelled against. This move back to the idealised ‘American Dream’ concept however is purposely tainted as Hooper and Spielberg introduce the horror of the ‘Other’ into the safe spaces of middle-America. This unwanted presence into the idealised conservative middle-class setting had invaded and was now presented on the artificial streets, behind the manicured shrubberies or preaching door to door.
Matriarchy and monsters—The importance of family and the feminine
Authors: McLaughlin Robert
Published: May 2024

Initially focusing on Diane Freeling who is not a typical protagonist neither initially coded by the typical resourceful young female role or the Clover-esque ‘Final Girl’ but something else which as Arnold (2016) suggests is more of the ‘good mother’ figure a role in which she has having to take charge of the wellbeing of the family unity rather than just her individual survival.
Emigration, Anarchism, and Ecology in Ferreira de Castro’s Emigrants
Authors: Vieira Patrícia
Published: May 2024

Patrícia Vieira analyzes the migratory movement to the Amazon basin during the end of the nineteenth and the first decades of the twentieth century in the wake of the so-called rubber boom in the region. The migration of white Brazilians as well as other nationalities to the Amazon culminated in the settlement of the region for economic purposes and further accumulation of wealth on the part of white landowners using migratory labor. In conducting this exploration, Vieira will use Portuguese writer José Maria Ferreira de Castro’s novel Emigrantes (1928) as a springboard to discuss issues of trans-Atlantic mobility, race and class prejudices, and the representation of the extractivist epistemologies towards nature.
Liminal Inclusions: Black Portuguese Footballers, Portuguese Multiculturalism, and Migrant Epistemologies
Authors: Silva Daniel F.
Published: May 2024

Silva charts a brief history of media constructions and representations of Afro-Portuguese soccer players within mainstream narratives of Portuguese multiculturalism and multiraciality. This chapter will thus consider how this visibility of Black Portuguese subjects relates to larger forms of systemic anti-Black racism and the continuities of racial capitalism in the former metropolis, while also contributing to the continued hegemonic historicization of Portugal’s colonial past as non-racist. In this regard, Silva will also shed light on the continued racialization of Black Portuguese players that operate under narratives of Portuguese multiculturalism. Although more overt expressions of racism have been publicly condemned by soccer’s national and international governing bodies, as with racist chants and the throwing of bananas at black players in soccer stadiums, these pernicious mechanisms of othering are sustained by codified racist discourses in everyday sports media. By interfacing public articulation of migrant experiences of such athletes (and broader Black communities in Portugal) in their everyday performance of identity on the field and in social media, Silva also interrogates the possibilities of decolonial mapping of (counter) Lusophone connectivity evoked by athletes.
The Question Concerning Piracy
Authors: Briel Holger
Published: May 2024

This chapter discusses the complexity of the issues involved when attempting to approach the field of digital piracy. It demonstrates that the first step of any dissertation of digital piracy needs to thematise piracy’s relationship with technological advances and the disruption these caused for traditional business models and governmental regulations. It also covers the legal issues created by piracy and the mostly mistaken view that piracy can be equated with and reduced to juvenile delinquency. The chapter highlights the relationship between piracy and the economy, exploring and debunking some of the myths created by entertainment industry representatives regarding the financial havoc piracy is supposedly visiting upon small artists and large corporations alike. It investigates the entangled fields of the right to entertainment, information, and education.
Dysfunction (δυσ‎έ‎ργεια‎) and Deformity (ἀ‎πρ‎έ‎πεια‎) in Paul of Aegina’s Surgical Chapters
Authors: Guardasole Alessia
Published: May 2024

Chapter 1 by Alessia Guardasole analyzes Paul of Aegina’s surgical chapters, specifically the treatment of gynecomastia and hermaphroditism. Regarding gynecomastia Paul not only refers to a dysfunction, but even to a social blame that followed the patients: a very good reason for the doctor to apply surgery. In the second chapter about hermaphroditism, following Paul, the doctor has to apply surgery because the disease occasions great deformity to both sexes. The image of Paul as an “engineer” that he gives in some remarks about dysfunction as the starting point for an intervention provides a clear hint of the complexity of medical practice and ethics and these must be our guidelines for reading the texts, which are too often considered to be inert.
Want to Look Younger and Stronger? Cosmetic Hot Baths in Classical Antiquity
Authors: Gerolemou Maria
Published: May 2024

Chapter 8 by Maria Gerolemou concentrates on cases of hot bathing used as a ‘remedy’ against aging or as a technique to enhance beauty. It deals with two questions: Are hot baths gender related? First, hot baths affect gender as they are connected to tryphé, luxury, which is considered a sign of effeminacy and weakness. Second, hot baths produce a moist, flabby, pladaros body that is also associated with the female body. Do hot baths have an impact on sexuality? Since heating in bath houses often exceeded the ‘normal’ temperature of the air and consequently of the body, bathhouses and hot bathing inevitably entered the familiar debate on the importance of using natural methods instead of artificial techniques in treating the body.
ABCs
Authors: Mendes Alexander
Published: May 2024

ABCs offers an analysis of two Corsican alphabet books. The first text is a monolingual Corsican alphabet book accompanied by illustrations and aimed at early-age readers. The second is a bilingual French-Corsican photo project authored by the students from the previous chapter. While French dominates in the FLE classroom, these books illustrate the foregrounding of Corsican in other contexts like the print culture of picturebooks. I analyze the form and lexicon included in each text as well as the local government’s support of each. I show that even in attempting to valorize linguistic and cultural diversity on the island, the scope of such diversity gets narrowed and ends up focusing mostly on Corsican. This choice to foreground one kind of minoritized voice is a major paradox of language reclamation work.
‘Better’ at Girdwood Community Hub
Authors: DeYoung Elizabeth
Published: May 2024

The Conclusion describes the final development, which included the Hub building, parking lots, a sports pitch and 60 units of housing surrounded by stretches of empty land. It was a far cry from the internationally significant peacebuilding opportunity that had been promised with the initial demilitarisation of the barracks. Instead, it reflected the political powers that produced it and their fundamental inability to imagine transformative change. The Conclusion then attempts to recount the Hub’s subsequent impact (or lack thereof) on the broader area. Ultimately, the Hub development merely reproduced the divisions already present in the urban landscape.
Conclusion
Authors: Fuggle Sophie
Published: May 2024

A short concluding chapter returns focus to the space of the museum. It provides a brief summary of the challenges and tensions found in the museum’s exhibition narrative and offers some final reflections on the approaches taken across the chapters before returning to the suicide window as impetus for the book.