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The Persistence of Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV in Njombe Town Council in Tanzania
Authors: Genda Elizabeth , Mkute Tullah
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The HIV epidemic poses a dire threat to global public health.  With an estimated 78 million people infected worldwide, and a staggering 39 million deaths attributed to HIV-related causes, the scale of this crisis demands immediate and continued action. This article examined the factors contributing to the ongoing transition of HIV from mother to their children in Njombe Town Council, Tanzania.
Methods
This study employed a mixed methods approach with a cross-sectional design. The data were collected from 90 participants including HIV-positive mothers’ and key informants. Participants were selected purposefully, and data were collected using interviews and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using content analysis.
Results
The study identified various factors contributing to the ongoing challenge of preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. These factors include demographic and socioeconomic factors (age, marital status, education, occupation, spousal support), health-seeking behavior and cultural aspects (voluntary HIV testing, willingness to seek antenatal and postnatal services, stigmatization), health facility-related factors (availability of healthcare providers, their attitude towards infected mothers), and distance to health facilities.
Conclusion
Mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Njombe Town Council persists primarily due to demographic and socio-economic factors, cultural and healthcare-related factors, and distance to health facilities. The study identifies a multi-pronged approach to tackle mother-to-child HIV transmission. This includes securing more funding for healthcare improvements, training more medical professionals including HIV specialists, and promoting early prenatal care. It also emphasizes raising public awareness to fight HIV stigma and getting men involved in both preventing and treating the disease.
AUGMENTED REALITY IN CONSTRUCTION
Authors: Rahmany Arbaz
Published: May 2024

Augmented reality (AR) and video game (VR), a kingdom-of-the-art technology for superimposing data onto the $64000 world, have recently begun to have a bearing on our everyday lives. Additionally, AR and VR have shown an excellent contribution to advanced construction management in recent years. However, a comprehensive review article of AR and VR technologies in construction management is absent within the literature. This study provides a comprehensive review of an outline of victimization potential opportunities of AR and VR to unravel a range of construction management problems effectively and expeditiously. This study found that AR is with success utilized in construction project programming, progress following, employee coaching, safety management, time and value management, and quality and defects management. VR is effectively used as an image tool, employee coaching technology, safety management tool, and quality and defects management tool. Additionally, AR and VR square measure used for developing a network that enables the chance of getting conferences with those that square measure geographically remote from one another or the development website. This study might facilitate to explore the potential fields of victimization AR and VR technologies within the industry effectively as advance time- and cost-saving profitable tools
MIX DESIGN OF POLYMER CONCRETE FOR POTHOLE REPAIR
Authors: Leong K. S. , Magreen J. A , Leong Dr. Lee Shyue , Mannan Dr. Mohammad Abdul
Published: May 2024

The increased traffic load due to rapid urbanization causes pavement distresses resulting reduction of service life of flexible pavement. Pavement distress is harmful to road user and vehicle, and it causes accident. Polymer concrete having several advantages can be considered as alternative material for pothole repair. Thus, this study has focused on mix design development of polymer concrete through various performances. In this study, orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin as binder, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) as hardener, acetone and lacquer thinner as diluent, fly ash, silica fume, limestone coarse and fine aggregates, and limestone quarry dust as filler have been used. Three different aggressive solutions such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), sodium chloride (NaCl) and sulphuric acid (H2SO4) are used to determine resistance capacity of polymer concrete for Mix-1 polymer concrete. The recommended Mix-1 of polymer concrete is resin with 304 kg, acetone with 16 kg, aggregate with 1,600 kg and fly ash with 320 kg for one cubic meter and the aggregate proportion is 60% coarse aggregate size 10.00 – 5.00 mm and 40% fine aggregate size 3.35 – 1.18 mm. The compressive strength using 100 dia.X200mm cylindrical are 12.12 MPa at age of 7- hour and 44.93MPa at age of 7-day. The resistance capacity of Mix-1 polymer concrete under 90-day continuous immersion in aggressive chemical solutions are noticed through compressive strength test. Polymer concrete has shown strength reduction over 90- day immersion with 31.18% in water, 31.32% in sodium chloride, 34.50% in sulphuric acid and 44.38% in sodium hydroxide solution compared with control sample. Another recommended Mix-2 of polymer concrete is made using ratio, 1:1:2 by weight (resin: fly ash: limestone quarry dust) with incorporation of two-ply jute fabric. The size fraction of limestone quarry dust is in range of passing 5mm sieve and retained on 1.18mm sieve. The compressive strengths using 50mm cube sample are 9.12 MPa at age of 4-hour and 83.59MPa at age of 7-day without using two-ply jute fabric. The flexural strengths with two-ply jute fabric are 13.83 MPa at age of 4-hour and 25.87MPa at age of 7- day. Thus, this developed polymer concrete can be considered as alternative to pothole repair in flexible pavement in short time with simplified method
DISTRESS MODEL ANALYSIS OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT USING ANSYS AND KENPAVE
Authors: Harsh Kumar , Zafar Adnan , H.D Ashwini
Published: May 2024

Pavement distress is the condition of the pavement structure that impairs or contributes to the impairment of serviceability. Stress from axle loads, temperature change in bituminous layer, and moisture and temperature fluctuations in an underlying layer can all contribute to this condition. Nevertheless, pavement response under moving loads behaves as a time-dependent and transient parameter, and as axle loading and speed requirements have continued to increase due to an increase in traffic volume, an improved model for evaluating stresses and deflections of pavement has become a pressing need. Multiple nonlinear layers sitting on a foundation containing the interaction of numerous variables compose the pavement structure. Consequently, numerous academics have taken a rational approach to finite element (FE) modelling for improved pavement simulation and analysis. In addition, it is widely acknowledged that, due to the complexity of vehicle and pavement modelling when addressing the influence stress from axle loads, numerical methods of analysis is required. Since one hundred years ago, asphalt-coated flexible pavements and roadways have been in use. Currently, flexible pavements are primarily designed using empirical methods. However, a trend toward more mechanistic design methodologies is currently occurring. In general, layered elastic analysis and twodimensional finite element (FE) approaches have been used to predict stresses, strains, and displacements in flexible pavements; nevertheless, they suffer from a number of significant drawbacks. To address these issues, pavement constructions must be analyzed using three-dimensional (3D) FE analysis. This study examines the usage of ANSYS and KENPAVE to analyses the reaction of the distress model of flexible pavements using Finite-Element Methods
A REVIEW OF METHODS FOR ESTIMATING THE STORAGE CAPACITY OF MINOR RESERVOIRS IN ARID AND SEMI-ARID REGIONS
Authors: Selvakumar R. , Nasir N.
Published: May 2024

The tank system is quite old and designed to store and distributes water to fulfil the population's diverse requirements. However, the dramatic increase in the world's population has forced people to seek more secure and reliable groundwater resources, such as dug and deep bore wells. In addition, excessive siltation, poor maintenance, and unauthorized encroachment exacerbated the degradation. Hence over the past few decades, a drastic declination in the functionality of tanks has been noticed. Besides many, the storage capacity is considered the prime factor in dictating the functionality of a tank. In light of the current water shortage, it is high time to restore the deteriorating tank system. For rehabilitation, data on the storage capacity of tanks is essential. However, due to their number and negligence, there is a lack of data availability. Therefore, the first challenge is to gather information concerning tank capacities. Traditionally, the capacity is estimated in the field using survey instruments. Later by applying mathematical formulas, the capacity was assessed with minimum field measurements. The estimation has been made easier with almost no fieldwork, thanks to modern technologies like DGPS, Total Station, SONAR, Remote Sensing, and LIDAR. A brief description of various methods for estimating storage capacity is provided in this paper
SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATIONS OF FUNCTIONALIZED CROWN ETHERS
Authors: Das Partha Pratim , Srivastava Atul Kumar
Published: May 2024

Chemistry of the crown ether has established itself as a new discipline since Pedersen's surprising discovery of dibenzo18-crown-6 in 1967. The primary research goals of the scientific community across the globe were the synthesis of novel crown compounds and the characterization of their metal complexes. However over the years researchers have found several important applications of these crown ethers in numerous fields. Their extensive use in a variety of fundamental and applied chemistry fields heavily depends on methods for functionalizing them in order to produce compounds with the potential to perform a variety of tasks and be included into complex systems. Direct addition of functional groups on already synthesized macrocyclic backbone is very practical but understudied pathway to the traditional templated macrocyclisation method used to create functionalized crown ethers. Aromatic electrophilic substitution reactions are often employed for derivatizing aromatic crown ethers. Whereas, photochemical or thermal/chemical activation initiated and radical-mediated cross dehydrogenative coupling are the general methods used for aliphatic crown ethers. Direct functionalization methods simplify the synthetic process, allowing future altercations in the structural backbone and reveal novel applications for these multifaceted macrocycles in modern supramolecular research and industry. Following an overview of current functionalized crown ether syntheses, their uses in analytical chemistry are discussed in this chapter
EFFECT OF IONIC LIQUIDS IN NANOPARTICLE SYNTHESIS: INTERACTION AND ORGANIZATION
Authors: Kumari Manju , Gupta Durga , Shukla Madhulata
Published: May 2024

Ionic liquids (ILs) are becoming an innovatory synthesis medium for nanomaterials, permitting more efficient, safer, and environmentally friendly preparation of high-quality nanoparticles. Generally, stabilities of nanoparticles in ILs are emphasized as one of their outstanding advantages. ILs are employed as solvent for the of nanoparticles (NPs) as well as for surface functionalization. This chapter aims to cover in explaining the stabilities of NPs in imidazolium ILs using experimental as well as theoretical evidence. The synthesized NPs were characterized using SEM, HR-TEM, and UV-visible spectroscopic studies. A better understanding of interactions presents in imidazolium ILs explained using Density Functional Theory (DFT) and other theoretical calculations has been carried out. Interaction in various imidazolium ILs with nanoparticles has been deliberated using IR frequency calculation
FIELD DEPENDENCE ON MOBILITY IN COPPER AND LEAD CHALCOGENIDE BASED QUANTUM DOT SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS
Authors: Mathew Maya , Preetha KC
Published: May 2024

This chapter discusses the fabrication of quantum dot sensitized solar cells of Copper Sulphide, Copper Tin Sulphide, Copper Zinc Tin Sulphide and Lead Tin Sulphide. These quantum dot sensitized solar cells were analysed using SCLC (Space Charge Limited Conduction) method and further simulation was also made using SCAPS1D software
FLUORESCENT CARBON QUANTUM DOTS FOR METAL ION SENSING
Authors: Kundu Aayushi , Garg Anushka , Maity Banibrata , Basu Soumen
Published: May 2024

Fluorescent carbon quantum dots have gained much attention owing to their low-cost, biocompatibility, photostability, and low toxicity. The functionalization and surface passivation leads to the tuning of optical properties of carbon quantum dots (CQDs). Due to their desirable properties, they can be used in a plethora of applications. Topdown and Bottom-up are the two common broad approaches for the synthesis of CQDs. The synthesis method using green precursors can be attained using various methods like solvothermal/hydrothermal, microwaveassisted polymerization, and pyrolysis. The current chapter comprehensively discussed the applications of CQDs in the detection of metal ions
RECENT ADVANCES IN THE SYNTHESIS OF SPIROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS
Authors: Saikia Dr. Ujwal Pratim
Published: May 2024

The synthesis of spirocycles has attracted organic chemists over recent years as a result of their striking biological properties and the difficulty in synthesizing them. The aim of this chapter is to summarize potent biological activities exhibited by spirocyclic compounds and the recent diverse chemical approaches used in their synthesis. This may pave the way for superior approaches towards the synthesis of these compounds and thus, help in further drug development
GREEN SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES
Authors: Choudhary Garima , Sharma Nikita , Singh H. L.
Published: May 2024

Green nanoparticle producing using biological systems, particularly plant extracts, is a growing subject in nanotechnology. Synthetic concoctions and physical tactics have been in use for many years, the recognition of their hazardous effects on human well being and condition has affected significant global views for the scholars. Green synthesis is now in use very large scale. Present time green synthesis of nanoparticles with the help of plant extracts and their metabolites is held in large criteria. The main target of Green synthesis of nanoparticles is to minimize the waste and toxic harmful products. Green synthesis is an environmental friendly synthesis. In this study, silver nanoparticles were studied using ginger extract and one silver salt (silver nitrate) as a precursor. As well as, cobalt nanoparticles were studied using neem (azadirachtaindica) leaves extract and cobalt chloride as a precursor, we were also studied palladium nanoparticles using curry leaves extract. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by their melting points, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) and infrared spectroscopy (IR)
FUTURISTIC TRENDS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY ANDSMART TEXTILES
Authors: Mishra Meenakshi
Published: May 2024

An expanding field of interdisciplinary research called wearable electronic textiles necessitates innovative design methodologies. To create a breakthrough in the creation of wearable electronic devices, this difficult interdisciplinary study field brings together experts in electronics, information technology, micro systems, and fabrics. Wearable electronic textiles are an important component of many different technologies. (Clothing, communication, information, healthcare monitoring, military, sensors, comfort clothing etc.). This review paper sheds light on the application of AI to the creation of intelligent and smart clothes. In an effort to give a succinct introduction to the sector of wearable and intelligent textiles and apparel, this analysis has attempted to look at the obvious increase in interest in portable technology over the past few years, which has been driven by the introduction of many "landmark" gadgets to the commercial sector as well as an environment that is more dependent on mobile devices and connectedness. The market for wearable technology goods has shown an exponential growth as well
MICROFINANCE AS A TOOL FOR EMPOWERING WOMEN AND ERADICATING POVERTY
Authors: A Usha.
Published: May 2024

Microfinance is a tool for researching how microcredit affects women's empowerment. In the new economy, microfinance is a potent tool for reducing poverty and empowering women. The effects of microfinance have two aspects. First of all, it generally helps SHG members and increases their income, which helps to strengthen their livelihoods and increases self-confidence in the management of scheduled microfinance lists and programmes in India. Microfinance is dominated by the SHGs and MFI Bank Linkage Program, which aims to provide an effective instrument used for providing that financial services to the poor. A widely used approach for reducing poverty and empowering women economically is microfinance for poverty and women. However, there is a considerable gap for empowerment and alleviation of poverty, financing the needs of the real credit of the poor, exclusively women. Rural poverty can be reduced by launching an income-generating program with a focus on micro-credit as the primary input for economic development. Microfinance is an authoritative tool for innovative and hardworking micro-entrepreneurs to start any small business. With the proceeds of these small businesses, micro-credit borrowers hope for a better quality of life, health care, education, nutrition, and a better future for their families
PERSPECTIVES ON ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING AS KEY TO ORGANIZATIONAL TURNAROUND
Authors: Pachava Dr. Vengalarao , Golla Dr. Siva Krishna.
Published: May 2024

Entrepreneur has been identified as a vital actor in shaping economic destinies. The innovation and the disruption and the enlargement of economic systems; have all been associated with the entrepreneur. In economics literature the entrepreneurial skills seem to play a critical role in shaping the economic fortunes and these very skills could be at the forefront of organizational revival or organizational turnaround in SME sector. The entrepreneur based harnessing of such skills could be significant in enabling the firms to recover, to exhibit improvement as well as come out from the mold of industrial sickness. The research on such turnaround skills across entrepreneur seems to emphasize adaptive learning, reorientation capability, dynamic abilities, resource mobilization capacities and overcoming the inertia to change. The research on such skills could prove beneficial for the economic development and thwarting the danger of industrial sickness across small to medium enterprises. The skills have been observed as promoting responsible entrepreneurship
Laboratory Considerations for Releasing Next-Generation Sequencing Data to Patients
Authors: Moyer Ann , Loo Eric , Cadoff Evan , Konnick Eric , Duncan Helena , Halley Jaimie , Hermina Katherine , Vasalos Patricia , Moncur Joel T. , Yohe Sophia
Published: May 2024

Context.—

Title 45, section 164.524 of the Code of Federal Regulations states that health care systems must provide patient health records upon that patient’s request. For complex testing, such as next-generation sequencing (NGS), this raises questions related to what data should be released and the laboratory considerations regarding the release of this data.

Objective.—

To describe the laboratory implications of releasing different NGS data files and the limitations for the clinical use of different NGS data files.

Design.—

The College of American Pathologists workgroup, composed of laboratorians with expertise regarding NGS testing, reviewed pertinent literature, including title 45, section 164.524, and the Health and Human Services “Guidance on Individuals’ Right to Access Health Information.”

Results.—

From an accreditation standpoint, validation of NGS includes both the wet bench and data processing (bioinformatics) portions, and appropriately validated laboratory testing is required to ensure quality patient results. NGS testing generates intermediate data files that have not completed the fully validated process but are often kept by the laboratory. These files may be requested by patients, but most patients will not be aware of the test validation process and the limitations of data that have not gone through a fully validated process.

Conclusions.—

Laboratories should encourage patients to receive their health data and to help individuals understand the content, uses, and limitations of laboratory data they have requested or received. NGS data used in a nonvalidated manner should not be used for clinical purposes without confirmation by a clinically validated method.
Analysis of student responses toward activities using e-learning in higher education
Authors: Rini Faiza , Pratiwi Liani , Mary Thomson , Weay Ang Ling
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study is to investigate how students respond to learning activities using e-learning. Researchers analyzed students' responses based on four aspects of activity, including attendance discipline, assignment collection accuracy, enthusiastic use of e-learning teaching materials, and participation in group discussions. The research method used in this study is a quantitative descriptive method and usability testing method. The data analysis technique used is descriptive percentage. The sample for this study consisted of 100 students from the informatics education study program, including the batches of 2019, 2020, and 2021. The results showed that the average response rate of students towards e-learning activities was 67.19% for the year 2019, 81.32% for the year 2020, and 78.59% for the year 2021. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that students from all three batches responded positively to the e-learning activities.
School Principals' Support for Distributed Leadership: A Review of Transformational and Distributed Leadership Literature
Authors:   Ayede Grammar School. Ayede-Ekiti, Nigeria, Joseph Makanjuola, Seyi , Adelowo Bankole, Sunday ,   Federal Government Girl’s College, Efon-Alaye, Ekiti, Nigeria,, Oluwadare Deji Dr. Ogunbiyi, ,   Department of Educational Leadership Studies, School of Graduate Studies Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada,
Published: May 2024

This literature study focuses on the relationship between transformational and distributed leadership in educational settings, aiming to provide insights into the compatibility of these leadership paradigms. Contrary to the assertion that transformational leaders might resist distributed leadership, the synthesis of empirical studies and theoretical frameworks reveals a nuanced dynamic. Transformational leaders, characterized by visionary thinking and inspiration, are inclined towards supporting distributed leadership practices by empowering staff, delegating authority, and fostering collaborative decision-making. The literature underscores the importance of contextual factors, such as organizational culture and leaders' willingness to relinquish control, in shaping the effectiveness of distributed leadership. Considering the practical implications, an integrated strategy that acknowledges the benefits of transformative and distributed leadership is paramount. Instructors are encouraged to develop dynamic, adaptable leadership cultures specific to their learning environments' requirements. Further empirical research is necessary to deepen the understanding of the interplay between these leadership styles, especially in diverse educational settings.
Correlation between Climate Change, Syrian Civil War, & Gender Based Violence
Authors:   Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Feminism Explained Student at Georgetown University SFS '26, Martin-Johnson Olivia
Published: May 2024

This paper examines the claim that the 2006-2010 drought in Syria directly correlates to the high numbers of gender-based violence cases experienced by Syrian women and girls. The effects from the drought had on mental health, security, and migration all resulted in reduced safety for the well-being of women and girls. The Syrian 2006-2010 drought is a cause of climate change and increased tensions leading to the Syrian Civil War. The problems brought by the drought included forced migration, increased poverty, and a disproportionate effect of gender-based violence towards women and girls.
Método para cálculo do consumo energético e da emissão de CO2 dos serviços de infraestrutura de transportes do SICRO: análise comparativa entre pavimentos asfáltico e de concreto de cimento Portland
Authors: Amorim Teles Alice , Modesto Prates Beltrão Leandro , Agricola Silva Gonçalves Filho Isaias , Tereza Marques Carvalho Michele
Published: May 2024

A aplicação de ferramentas que possibilitem uma avaliação quantitativa dos impactos no meio ambiente oriundos dos projetos de infraestrutura é uma demanda global na busca da sustentabilidade. No contexto brasileiro, esse tipo de avaliação ainda não se apresenta como prática consolidada nos estudos de projetos de infraestrutura de transportes. Diante disso, este artigo visa apresentar um método inteligível e eficaz para cálculo do consumo energético e da emissão de CO2 em serviços de infraestrutura, com base em dados referenciais do SICRO, de forma a impulsionar esse tipo de avaliação em empreendimentos de construção pesada. Para testar sua validade, o método é aplicado para comparar serviços de dois tipos de pavimentos, o asfáltico e o de concreto de cimento Portland. Os valores obtidos por quilômetro por ano apontam um consumo energético 4,8 vezes maior para a solução-tipo asfáltica em relação ao pavimento de concreto. No que diz respeito à massa de CO2 emitida, a solução de concreto apresentou uma contribuição 51% inferior à asfáltica. A presente pesquisa se configura como relevante contribuição para a tomada de decisão entre diferentes soluções construtivas ao quantificar de forma acessível parâmetros de impacto ambiental a partir de dados nacionalmente difundidos e que já integram os projetos de infraestrutura de transportes, como os do SICRO, além de agregar nova utilidade às composições de custos desse sistema.
O Ensino por Competências e as Metodologias Ativas: implicações na Prática Pedagógica Docente
Authors: Kirsch Deise Becker , Veloso Braian , Mill Daniel
Published: May 2024

Este escrito tem como objetivo relacionar as concepções presentes no ensino por competências e nas metodologias ativas, considerando a utilização das Tecnologias Digitais da Informação e Comunicação (TDIC) como recurso didático-pedagógico, e verificar as implicações na prática pedagógica docente. O artigo foi elaborado a partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, de cunho exploratório-descritiva, por meio da análise da literatura no âmbito educacional. O estudo demonstrou que o ensino por competências emerge como uma abordagem importante frente ao que se espera da formação realizada nas escolas, da necessidade da maior funcionalidade dos conteúdos ensinados, possibilitando a aprendizagem por meio de mobilização de conhecimentos, habilidades e atitudes diante de situações e contextos diversos. As metodologias ativas, por sua vez, renascem, apoiadas nas ideias escolanovistas de outrora, repercutindo em aprendizagens ativas e significativas, visto a motivação advinda dos recursos tecnológicos digitais, por meio da ação do estudante diante de situações-problema pedagogicamente elaboradas. O docente assume, assim, o papel relevante de condutor dos processos de ensino e de aprendizagem, transformando a sala de aula em um ambiente dinâmico e interativo, a fim de proporcionar aprendizagens com sentido e significado e promovendo o desenvolvimento de competências.
Fazer ciência de forma diferente para um desenvolvimento humano e social saudável? Relato e análise de uma experiência
Authors: Janner-Raimondi Martine , Arborio Sophie , Hubert Bruno
Published: May 2024

À medida que entramos no Antropoceno, precisamos considerar, juntamente com Stengers (2020) e Latour (2021), as relações entre os seres humanos e o mundo da vida, para que possamos trabalhar juntos para encontrar modus vivendi que sejam viáveis para todos no longo prazo e, ao mesmo tempo, pensar em novas formas de fazer ciência para ajudar a promover a democracia na área da saúde. Isso implica mudanças epistemológicas, metodológicas, éticas e políticas que reconheçam diferentes formas de verdade, entre o conhecimento médico nosográfico, por um lado, e, por outro, o aprendizado exclusivo das pessoas que vivem com uma doença/incapacidade crônica, suas famílias e os cuidadores que as apoiam diariamente. Acreditamos que ouvir suas vozes ajudará a aprimorar os serviços de saúde médico-sociais e preventivos. O Study Day (2023), organizado na esteira de nossa pesquisa sobre as alavancas e os obstáculos à participação dos atores mais diretamente envolvidos nas questões de cuidados (pacientes, familiares e cuidadores), inaugurou uma nova maneira de fazer ciência, graças às "leituras dramatizadas" feitas por duas atrizes de trechos de textos dessa pesquisa. A análise das seleções e performances apresentadas neste artigo tem como objetivo explorar com mais profundidade a refiguração das narrativas biográficas com o intuito de fornecer subsídios para cursos de treinamento no campo da saúde ou para o treinamento inicial e contínuo de pessoas interessadas nessas questões.
Role of Celebrity Endorser on Brand Credibility, Loyalty, and Commitment on Mobile Banking Users
Authors: Alam Firdaus Altaviar , Luxianto Rizky
Published: May 2024

This study aims to examine how celebrity credibility affects brand credibility and how it develops trust, loyalty, and long-term commitment among mobile banking customers. The proposed model was empirically evaluated using survey data from 201 mobile banking users in Indonesia who knew who their endorser bank was. In addition, SEM PLS was used to investigate the relationship between the research model's constructs. Brand credibility mediates the positive effect of celebrity credibility on mobile banking celebrity endorsement in Indonesia. In this study, the researcher focuses on the specific banking product, “Mobile Banking,” and examines the relationship between celebrity credibility, brand credibility, loyalty, and commitment. Practical/Policy implication: This study will give the company a clear view of efficiently selecting the right endorser for mobile banking in Indonesia.
Design and Analysis of the Exhaust Muffler for Two-Wheeler Vehicle
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India., Chandrakar Trayambak , Dhruw Kuldeep , Dugga Roshan Kumar , Bhoyar Narayan , Dewangan Chandra Prakash
Published: May 2024

The muffler is an essential part of every type of car. On two-wheelers, however, it disperses flue gases throughout the atmosphere and reduces engine noise to a bearable level. It is occasionally called an exhaust muffler or a muffler. A silencer's main function is to block off noise produced when flue gas rushes past it quickly. Furthermore, the exhaust gases ought to be released into the atmosphere. The primary focus of this work is on two-wheeled vehicle exhaust mufflers. The current exhaust silencer design is subjected to CFD and fluid structure interaction analysis with engine-specific boundary conditions. The specifications will guide the creation of the muffler's design. ANSYS, a finite element analysis tool is used to measure and verify exhaust gas temperatures, velocities, and back pressure. Furthermore, a modal analysis is conducted to figure out how a geometric adaptation affects the fundamental frequency of the system. The actual testing consists of fabricating a customized exhaust silencer and evaluating it for noise and back pressure on a two-wheeler engine test rig.
Non-linear behavior of functionally graded elastoplastic beam under torsion
Authors: Karaca Murat , Alyavuz Bahadır
Published: May 2024

The torsional behavior of beams graded in one and two directions under large displacements and angular deformations was analyzed using the power law and sinusoidal functions. Functionally graded material is elastoplastic, consisting of ceramic and metal. A nonlinear finite element method with isoparametric hexahedral elements was used. The finite element formulation was developed by using the updated Lagrangian formulation based on the virtual displacement principle. An iterative solution using Newton-Raphson and updated Newton-Raphson methods was used to solve the nonlinear equation system. The propagation of the plastic region was calculated based on the flow theory of plasticity. Elastoplastic behavior and effective material properties were determined according to the TTO model. Numerical investigations have shown that functionally graded beams behave quite differently from homogeneous beams under torsion. Yielding of the material starts at the outer boundaries of the section of the homogeneous beams, and the plastic region propagates symmetrically. On the other hand, yielding and propagation of plastic regions tend to shift to regions with more ceramic volume with higher effective Young modulus in functionally graded beams. Beams graded in the axial direction have a non-linear variation of rotation angle along the axial direction, unlike beams graded in section and pure metal beams. The amount of non-linearity increases with increasing volume of the ceramic material, which has higher torsional stiffness. Unlike homogeneous beams, the largest shear stresses can occur within the section rather than at the outer boundaries of the section. In beams graded from ceramic to metal using the power law, the section moves along the transverse direction in addition to the rotation. This transverse displacement occurs in the grading direction, and its magnitude is about 3% of the thickness at 12.5° rotation angle. Also, the shear stresses are not zero in the section's midpoint. The effects of material distribution on displacements, stresses, and plastic region propagation were examined, and essential points were reported.
Social psychology theories and applications by Sibnath Deb, Anjali Gireesan, Pooja Prabhavalkar, and Shayana Deb, New York: Routledge, 2024, 477 pp., US$45.63 (ebk), ISBN 978-1-003-46043-5
Authors: Mao Feng , Li Jiaqin
Published: May 2024

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Estrategias didácticas para mejorar la comprensión lectora: un programa de capacitación para docentes peruanos
Authors: Llontop Chimayco Mercedes
Published: May 2024

La comprensión lectora es la capacidad de entender lo que se lee, y es esencial para el aprendizaje y la participación social. El estudio buscó evidenciar que un programa basado en estrategias didácticas aplicado a docentes peruanos mejora la compresión lectora. La investigación fue aplicada, diseño experimental, de tipo pre experimental, desarrollado en docentes peruanos de educación básica regular (nivel primario), con quienes se desarrolló el programa, aplicando previamente un pretest elaborado por la autora, el mismo que contó con validez de contenido por juicio de expertos y fiabilidad mediante coeficiente Alpha de Cronbach en una muestra piloto, garantizándose su aplicabilidad, al término se aplicó nuevamente el test. Los resultados evidenciaron la efectividad del programa al demostrar que su aplicación mejora las competencias para una mejor comprensión lectora (t=23.962; ∆M=31.154; p<.001 y d=6.646); por lo que debe aplicarse en general a todos los docentes de básica regular de escuelas peruanas.
Revisión sistemática para evaluar la efectividad del uso de la metodología activa en las escuelas peruanas
Authors: Ponte Mejía Sandro Gabriel
Published: May 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar si el uso de la metodología activa empleado en las escuelas peruanas incrementa el rendimiento académico respecto al logro de sus competencias. El nivel de investigación es descriptivo y el diseño documental. Para ello, se realizó un estudio sistemático de la literatura de revistas indexadas como: Ciencia Latina, Scopus Dialnet, Scielo, Redalyc, Discovery Service, entre otros. Se recopilaron para este estudio artículos científicos y tesis doctorales de los últimos cinco años de antigüedad (2017-2021), en donde se realizó la localización y selección de acuerdo a determinados criterios técnicos, los cuales se evaluaron de manera cualitativa. Las evidencias muestran que esta metodología activa sustentada en el constructivismo mejora los resultados académicos, además de ser importante para entender la dinámica de la práctica educativa y contribuir a replicar estos hallazgos en otros escenarios de enseñanza. Se concluye que esta metodología si bien se está implementando en los centros de enseñanza de educación básica y superior, todavía los estudios de tipo aplicativo son escasos en relación a la ejecución de esta metodología en las escuelas nacionales.
Dimensiones de las nuevas tecnologías en el campo educativo: una revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Núñez Pretell Rosario Isabel
Published: May 2024

Las dimensiones de las nuevas tecnologías deben considerarse parte de nuestro quehacer educativo, puesto que contribuye mediante las estrategias adecuadas tanto para la significancia de la enseñanza y aprendiza, así como para el enriquecimiento profesional. Por lo cual el objetivo de este artículo, fue determinar y describir las dimensiones de las nuevas tecnologías en el campo educativo, entre los años 2010 y 2021. Se realizó la revisión bibliográfica de diversos artículos científicos en páginas indexadas. Logrando describir las dimensiones de las nuevas tecnologías: tecnológicas, comunicativas, pedagógicas; concluyendo la relevancia de estar actualizados, con conocimiento y practica y poder darle la utilidad oportuna y adecuada de las herramientas digitales con que contamos en la actualidad.
La planificación curricular y los procesos pedagógicos en relación al desempeño docente
Authors: Sánchez Loyola Graciela Esther
Published: May 2024

El objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar el impacto de la planificación curricular y los procesos pedagógicos en el desempeño docente en las instituciones educativas polidocentes de la UGEL Santa. La metodología utilizada fue el análisis estadístico a través del modelo de ecuaciones estructurales y la revisión sistemática de diversos antecedentes relacionados al tema de investigación. El estudio al ser de tipo empírica de estrategia asociativa con diseño explicativo correlacional multivariable, se verificó la relación que existe entre las variables de estudio, corroborado con el análisis de diversos antecedentes de estudio. Para argumentar la discusión se ha tomado en cuenta el sustento teórico sobre la planificación curricular, procesos pedagógicos y desempeño docente. La población está integrada por 164 profesores de las escuelas donde se realizó la investigación. El análisis de regresión estructural presenta un coeficiente de regresión que sugiere una relación positiva, aunque no estadísticamente significativa entre los procesos pedagógicos y el desempeño docente; sin embargo, la planificación curricular muestra una relación positiva y estadísticamente significativa con el desempeño docente, sustentado por un coeficiente de regresión sustancial. Los hallazgos sugieren que la calidad en la planificación curricular está más fuertemente asociada con el desempeño docente en comparación con los procesos pedagógicos, subrayando la importancia de la planificación estratégica en el contexto educativo.
Percepción de la investigación en el desempeño docente según estudiantes de una universidad privada de Huaraz
Authors: García De Chauca Jenny Elizabeth Vega
Published: May 2024

Esta investigación se ejecutó en la ciudad de Huaraz en una universidad privada, tuvo como propósito determinar la relación entre la percepción de la investigación y el desempeño docente según estudiantes; fue de tipo básico, descriptivo transversal no experimental correlacional con un enfoque cuantitativo; la población fue de 560 estudiantes, la muestra de 228; para conseguir información utilizó la técnica encuesta, como instrumento un cuestionario validado por expertos con un nivel de confiabilidad de 0,96. Resultados extraídos según modelo de regresión estructural reveló que la investigación tiene una relación muy significativa con el desempeño docente, con un factor de 0.581. Se concluye que la investigación es un elemento importante que favorece al desempeño docente y ayuda a los docentes a mantenerse actualizados con los últimos avances en su campo y desarrollar nuevas metodologías de enseñanza.
First report of Pyrrhoderma noxium from rice in northern Thailand
Authors: Absalan S , Jayawardena RS , Bundhun D , Jungkhun N , Lumyong S
Published: May 2024

Endophytic fungi live in plant tissues without causing disease symptoms. However, they can cause disease on their host by changing their life style. Moreover, endophytic fungi can enhance plant growth and health by antagonistic relationships with the host plant. Rice is one of the most important crops in many tropical countries, particularly in Thailand. Therefore, isolation and identification of fungal endophytes associated with rice can be useful for understanding about fungal diversity on rice, disease management and future studies on endophytes. In this study, Pyrrhoderma noxium, formerly known as Phellinus noxius has been isolated from rice variety RD10, collected from Chiang Rai province, Thailand. Identification was based on morphology and phylogenetic analyses, including the ITS and LSU loci. This is the first report of P. noxium associated with rice.
C. G. Jung and B. Kafka – comparison of two personalities from the perspective of applied social psychology
Authors: Gruber Jan
Published: May 2024

Th article discusses two prominent personalities working in the field of psychotherapy and experimental psychology - among them C.G. Jung, who became famous on the world level and B. Kafka on the regional level. The article tries to "nd answers to why it was so, from the point of view of applied social psychology.
Key success factors in implementing supervision management in social institutions
Authors: Pierzak Dariusz , Bursová Janka
Published: May 2024

Supervision is a method increasingly used in social work. As an ongoing, structured process involving the social worker and the supervisor and based on openness and trust, it can be used in many areas and for many purposes within social work. It can be used as a method to counteract professional burnout of social workers (the so-called support function of supervision). It can be used to improve their e"ciency and e$ectiveness (the so-called managerial function of supervision). Finally, one can treat
supervision as a method of professional development of social workers, a method of developing their competences necessary in social work (the so-called educational function of supervision).
Supervision as a method of action thus gives the social organisation a space for reflection and mutual consultation. The result of this reflection and consultation can become the use of supervision for the comprehensive management of the social organisation and social work in the form of supervision management. In this approach to management, supervision becomes the modus vivendi of the functioning of the whole organisation and the implementation of its functions. For this to happen, however, in
the process of implementing supervision management, attention needs to be paid to the factors that condition its implementation and functioning in the organisation.
&e aim of this article is to identify the key success factors in the implementation of supervision management in a social institution. The author characterises the role and importance of supervision in social work, presents a methodology for the management of a social organisation based on its use in all aspects of its functioning and, 'nally, the conditions that need to be met for the implementation of supervision management to be
successful, and this methodology can e$ectively serve the work of a social institution.
DESIGN OF A FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM USING FIRE AND SMOKE SENSORS BASED ON ARDUINO MICROCONTROLLER
Authors: Firdaus Firdaus , Tjandi Yunus , Pratama Adrian
Published: May 2024

Fires very often occur due to gas leaks, careless throwing of cigarette butts or electrical short circuits which result in the fire getting bigger, causing a lot of losses. Many fire cases are discovered when the fire has already occurred and few can be detected from the start. The research aims to develop an effective system for detecting fires by integrating fire and smoke sensors, as well as providing notifications via the Blynk platform. This research is research and development (R&D) using a prototype development model. The results of the functionality testing obtained a 100% presentation which shows that the prototype is suitable for use. Tests were carried out using three levels of fire levels and various distances, showing good response from the fire sensor with a consistent incoming notification speed of around 2-3 seconds. The results of fire measurements using the MQ-2 smoke sensor show accuracy in detecting smoke concentration levels, with timely notification of potential fires. This research has produced a detection tool that has the ability to detect early fire in a room which can provide warning notifications that are integrated with Internet of Things (IoT).
Months of the Year: A Linguistic Study
Authors: Tasaji Sultan
Published: May 2024

The months of the year had names in pre-Islamic era that were replaced by the emergence of Islam. The order of the months is from the month of Muharram to the month of Dhul-Hijjah. Ramadan is the only month the wording and semantic meaning of which are mentioned in the Qur’an. Months are reduced, and attributed to, as in the case with names. In addition, months can come in dual and plural forms, and all months are linguistically masculine except for Jumada which is linguistically feminine. All months are genitive except for Shaban and Ramadan due to them being nouns and them including 'alif' and 'noon' letters. All of this lead to this study which is presented in an introduction with two foci points that include the definition of the months, and the definition of the year and its synonyms. Following this, a lexical-morphological study of the months of the year is presented. After that, a semantic study of the months of the year is presented. To end with, a conclusion is drawn and is followed up by the list of references.
Visualization Of The Bedag Bedagan Tradition In The Manukaya Let Traditional Village Tampaksiring Gianyar Bali In The Creating Of Painting Art
Authors: Dalem Ramadi I Gusti Ngurah , Tirta Ray D. A. , Kondra I Wayan
Published: May 2024

Bedag- Bedagan is a barong ket performance which the author adopted as the object of research in his final thesis entitled "Visualization of the Bedag- Bedagan Tradition in the Traditional Village of Manukaya Let Tampaksiring Gianyar Bali in the Creation of Painting." The aesthetic experience felt when watching the Bedag- Bedagan show was so impressive that the author felt, the barong ket performance with an interesting storyline, packed with unique character actions, using masks and classical dancer costumes reflecting local Balinese wisdom. In the process of pouring inspiration and creativity into the painting that the author creates, the author describes the Barong Ket object, which is combined with the objects of Bedag Bedagan as supporting objects according to the personal experience that the author feels while watching the Bedag Bedagan performance. There are several atmospheres that the author describes in the author's work regarding the Visualization of the Bedag- Bedagan Tradition in the Traditional Village of Manukaya Let Tampaksiring, Gianyar Bali in the Creation of this painting, which includes an emotional atmosphere, as well as a peaceful atmosphere at the end of the story. In the process of realizing the ideas in the six works, the author applies several stages including: the exploratory process, the experimental process, the manufacturing process, and the final stage is the completion process. The author includes elements of painting and aesthetic principles in the creation that the author visualizes into six works.