bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nursing students' perceptions of clinical clerkship
Authors: Santos Christian Augusto , Ortigoza Analía , Canova Barrios Carlos Jesús
Published: December 2023

Introduction: clinical clerkship are a critical element because they provide students with the opportunity to practice what they have learned, so it is important that they view these formative experiences positively.Objective: to evaluate the perception of clinical clerkship of third year students of the bachelor's degree in nursing at a public higher education institution in the province of Tucumán, in the second quarter of 2023.Methos: descriptive, cross-sectional, and quantitative study. The instrument to measure the students' perception of Matheus' clinical clerkship, composed of 24 items, was used. Informed consent was obtained.Results: 124 students, mostly female (88,71 %) and aged between 20 and 29 years (57,26 %) were interviewed. Of the respondents, 56,45 % rated the teaching performance as positive and 10,48 % rated the teaching-learning process as negative. The overall perception of the clerkship was positive in 51,61 % of the students.Conclusion: perceptions of the clinical clerkship were mostly favorable, and teaching performance was the most highly rated aspect. Older students had a better perception of the clinical clerkship
Le FLSCO en quête d’une juste place à l’école
Authors: Wauters Nicole
Published: December 2023

Face aux taux d’échecs inquiétants des élèves en Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, l’obligation de résultat a pointé l’urgence d’une meilleure maitrise du français et en particulier du français comme langue de scolarisation. Étant donné l’hétérogénéité linguistique, socioéconomique et culturelle des classes, particulièrement dans les écoles bruxelloises, la tentation est forte de confier la remédiation langagière des apprenants vulnérables à des spécialistes en dehors de la classe. S’appuyant sur une définition du FLSCO, l’article défend au contraire une vision intégrée de cet apprentissage fondamental : ce sont les enseignants des matières disciplinaires qui sont les mieux à même d’enseigner à leurs élèves les langages nécessaires à la réussite de leur parcours scolaire. Cette approche suppose pour chaque enseignant un rapport particulier à la langue dans laquelle il enseigne.
Le cinéma, moyen d’apprentissage
Authors: Kabre Victor
Published: December 2023

Puissant support médiatique, le film peut servir à la formation des locuteurs français en raison de sa capacité à articuler dans son message, ce qui est visuelle et audible. Mais comment concrètement le cinéma peut-il participer à l’apprentissage du français ? Il faut dire que de nombreux pays francophones à l’instar du Burkina Faso, de la Côte d’Ivoire, du Maroc disposent d’une grande production cinématographique nationale peu ou pas encore exploitée dans les curricula. Il convient donc à partir d’un corpus filmique par la présente intervention de définir l’objet cinéma dans sa capacité à servir de medium entre l’enseignant et le public. En ces termes, l’analyse des films peut permettre d’atteindre des compétences d’ordre communicatif relatif à la constitution d’un vocabulaire propre à une réalité, de construire la sémantique des mots en contexte, de saisir la matérialisation des mots à l’écran, de procéder à la connaissance des figures de styles par le biais des mentions écrites ou encore de la voix originale. Aussi, tout comme un roman, l’objet film peut servir à appréhender le lexique de la composition du récit de langue française. Par-dessus tout, le support film n’enseigne pas seulement la communication langagière mais implique la francophonie linguistique à partir de l’utilisation des films qui ne sont pas de notre univers culturel.
Alternance entre apprentissages en classe et hors classe pour des élèves de FLE en Grèce en 2022. Effets observés par deux enseignants utilisant le matériel didactique « Victor Hugo, un homme, une histoire »
Authors: Baroutsaki-Tsirigoti Sophie
Published: December 2023

La mise en place d’une formation hybride dans le domaine de l’enseignement du FLE requiert une réflexion approfondie et une réorganisation des méthodes pédagogiques existantes. Ce processus implique une remise en question des pratiques traditionnelles, une préparation minutieuse des enseignants et une planification rigoureuse des activités pédagogiques à mettre en œuvre avant le début de la formation. Dans le cadre de cet article, les réactions de deux enseignants de FLE grecs ainsi que les impressions des vingt-quatre apprenants sont examinées suite à la mise en pratique du dispositif de formation hybride intitulé « Victor Hugo, un homme, une histoire » en classe de FLE de l’école de langue française et de culture ABC-Lesbos en Grèce, au niveau B2 accompli et vers C1 du CECRL sur une longue période (janvier-mars 2022). L’objectif est de bien cerner l’idée d’un renouvellement des pratiques en classe de FLE en présence et à distance, en classe et hors de la classe, insistant sur la complémentarité de la langue, de la littérature, des outils numériques et sur l’enrichissement de l’apprentissage de la langue par la culture.
L’album de littérature de jeunesse : un trait d’union entre la compétence de communication et la langue de l’école
Authors: Brumm Christine
Published: December 2023

Menée auprès de jeunes élèves allophones, la séquence pédagogique présentée met en avant des modalités et leviers d’apprentissage que l’album de littérature de jeunesse est susceptible d’activer pour faciliter l’acquisition simultanée de compétences de communication quotidienne et d’éléments du langage scolaire.
Le rapport à l’art des industriels alsaciens et suisses au XIXe siècle
Authors: Modanese Cécile
Published: December 2023

Les industriels alsaciens et suisses ont permis un essor économique sans précédent au XIXe siècle. Ce patronat essentiellement protestant, est alors décrit comme un groupe austère, travailleur et économe. Son rapport à l’art, méconnu, est révélateur d’une conception de son rôle dans la société. Ils pratiquent eux-mêmes les arts, parfois à haut niveau, bénéficiant d’une formation dans le milieu familial et de cours auprès de professionnels. Par ailleurs, ils encouragent les arts à la fois par une incitation à la pratique ouvrière dans des sociétés de musique, par l’accueil d’artistes, ou simplement par des commandes. Enfin, prenant conscience de la valeur patrimoniale de lieux et d’objets, ils s’investissent dans la création de musées et l’entretien du patrimoine médiéval afin, d’une part, d’éduquer au goût, et d’autre part, de le transmettre aux générations futures. Les élites du XIXe siècle jouent alors le rôle de mécènes à titre personnel.
Les sources de la coopération transfrontalière : l’exemple de l’agglomération de Bâle à travers les fonds de Saint-Louis Agglomération
Authors: Bourgeois David
Published: December 2023

La position de l’agglomération bâloise est en elle-même une particularité née de la géographie et de l’histoire. Héritière d’une histoire pluriséculaire qui l’a placée au centre des échanges européens, Bâle a mis en œuvre les mesures lui permettant d’amoindrir les contraintes liées aux frontières qui l’enserrent. Mieux, elle a su en faire un atout. Profitant d’une économie en constante mutation depuis la fin de l’époque médiévale, la ville rhénane a dès cette époque constitué un pôle d’attraction régional fort. Le dynamisme du continent après la Seconde Guerre Mondiale et la construction européenne ne l’ont pas isolée, bien au contraire. Le dialogue porté par les édiles fédérales et locales a permis de nouer des coopérations avec ses voisines immédiates, la France et l’Allemagne. Son rayonnement n’a fait qu’augmenter à mesure que se développaient et se diversifiaient les secteurs industriels alors que le secteur bancaire se structurait au point de faire de cette ville l’une des places fortes de la finance continentale[1]. Pour poursuivre son développement, la coopération transfrontalière revêtait pour Bâle une importance stratégique. Deux axes majeurs constituent encore aujourd’hui les leviers de son développement : les transports aussi bien pour traverser la ville que pour assurer la pendularité essentielle à son économie et l’urbanisme, coordonné, pour lui permettre une croissance démographique, culturelle et économique, garante de son attractivité dans le concert des métropoles du continent. Le bassin de vie de Bâle, conséquent démographiquement, regroupe près d’un million d’habitants. [1] Voir entre autres Heinz Polivka, Basel und seine Wirtschaft. Eine Zeitreise durch 2000 Jahre, Lenzburg, Verlag Merker im Effingerhof, 2016.
The Influence of Ethics and Organizational Culture on the Work Environment on Employees State Civil Apparatus Sub-District Office Karawaci in Tangerang
Authors: Maulana Pujangga Akbar
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of ethics, organizational culture on the work environment on civil servants of the State Office of Karawaci District Office in Tangerang. In this study, the sample used was 60 employees of the State Civil Apparatus at the Karawaci District Office in Tangerang. Data collection is carried out through direct observation and library research obtained through interviews and internal organization data collection and relevant references. This study uses a model of validity analysis, reliability analysis, analysis of the coefficient of determination, and correlation analysis. From the results obtained by the influence of ethics and organizational culture on the work environment as evidenced by a positive relationship aimed at calculating the probability value obtained at a significant level of 0.000 because 0.000 <0.005, then it can be ascertained for ethical variables (X1) and organizational culture (X2) together affect the work environment variable (Y). While the analysis of the coefficient of determination (KD) is produced from the value of Adjusted R Square of 0.857. This shows that as much as 85.7% of ethics and organizational culture simultaneously affect the work environment and the remaining 14.3% affect other factors not examined in this study.
The Relationship of Social Support and Resilience Psychological Well-Being on Student Survivors of Covid-19
Authors: Ario Bangun Mic Finanto , Putri Pratiwi Anneke
Published: December 2023

Covid-19 survivor students who have experienced this will certainly be an unforgettable experience where everything is completely limited in terms of communication and social interaction, coupled with the labeling of 'Covid-19 sufferers' and the emergence of feelings of anxiety and thoughts. Other negatives add to their own problems for survivors. During the healing process, mental disorders arise, such as anxiety, stress, and self-acceptance as a survivor, which affects the individual's psychological condition. Coupled with the social changes during the pandemic, it also adds to psychological problems that will affect the psychological well-being of individuals. Basically, psychological well-being is a feeling that you can control yourself. The condition of a person's psychological well-being also depends on the surrounding environment, one of the factors is social support. This is obtained if a person's high social support and resilience will affect the individual's psychological well-being, especially for students who have survived Covid-19. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between Social Support and Resilience to Psychological Well-Being in COVID-19 Survivors. This study uses quantitative methods with correlation techniques, namely multiple correlation test techniques involving as many as 110 students of the Faculty of Psychology at the University Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya. The relationship has a significant positive direction with a strength that is considered strong. And it can be said that the higher the social support and resilience, the higher the level of psychological well-being in student survivors of Covid-19. Vice versa, the lower the social support and resilience, the lower the level of psychological well-being
Desafios e potencialidades na implantação de uma experiência de matriciamento em saúde mental na atenção primária
Authors: Tavares André Luís Bezerra , Sombra Neto Luís Lopes , Campos Eugênio de Moura , Fortes Sandra
Published: December 2023

Introdução: A assistência à saúde mental no Brasil passou por avanços com a Reforma Psiquiátrica, introduzindo-se novas práticas e aperfeiçoando-se estratégias na Rede de Atenção Psicossocial, como a Atenção Primária à Saúde. Nesta nova realidade, o matriciamento destaca-se como um novo modo de produzir os cuidados compartilhados entre a equipe especializada e a equipe da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF). Entretanto, ainda se encontram dificuldades em implementar suas ações. Objetivo: Descrever os desafios e potencialidades na implantação de uma metodologia proposta para o matriciamento em Saúde Mental na Atenção Primária. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo qualitativo, cuja população foi composta de cinco médicos participantes de uma intervenção de implantação do matriciamento em dois Centros de Saúde da Família, sendo três médicos da ESF e dois que atuavam como matriciadores. Para a coleta de dados, incluíram-se: observação sistemática, entrevista não estruturada, entrevistas grupais e pesquisa documental. Realizou-se pré-teste com um médico da ESF e, após esta fase, realizaram-se cinco entrevistas individuais e três grupais, sendo um grupo com médicos da ESF, outro com os matriciadores e um com os cinco médicos. Para a análise dos dados, utilizou-se análise temática de Minayo. Resultados: Com base na análise temática, emergiram das falas dos entrevistados quatro categorias de análise: “definição de matriciamento”, “como implantar e desenvolver o matriciamento”, “vantagens e potencialidades do matriciamento” e “dificuldades para o processo”. Conclusões: O matriciamento em saúde mental é uma ferramenta extremamente útil e precisa ser amplamente expandida no atual cenário da saúde. Neste estudo, a percepção das vantagens e a motivação para realizar as ações pelos entrevistados demonstram como esta é uma estratégia de exequível implementação e passível de multiplicação.
Ensino de algoritmos através de atividade híbrida, plugada e desplugada
Authors: Alves Lucas Pinheiro , Bona Aline Silva de
Published: December 2023

É de senso comum que estamos envoltos por tecnologias digitais o que corrobora com o perfil da maioria dos estudantes, que nasceram e foram criados em meio a estas tecnologias. Com isso se faz necessário a modificação de algumas práticas de sala de aula, visando melhor preparar o indivíduo. O pensamento computacional surge como alternativa, pois utiliza conceitos da ciência da computação aplicáveis não somente a cientistas da computação. Aliado a ele temos o uso de tecnologias digitais em sala de aula. Partindo desta premissa, a proposta de uma atividade híbrida (iniciando-se desplugada e sendo finalizada de forma plugada) com o objetivo ensinar conceitos de programação.
Explorando as estações: Produto Educacional inclusivo para auxiliar o desenvolvimento de crianças com TEA em idade pré-escolar
Authors: Siedler Marcelo S. , Cardoso Rafael C. , Tavares Tatiana A. , Primo Tiago T.
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento do Produto Educacional(PE) Explorando as estações, desenvolvido para apoiar o aprendizado de crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) usando a tecnologia como ferramenta de apoio. Explorando as estações é um PE composto por jogo digital e material concreto, que aplica boas práticas de criação de conteúdo adaptado para provar um material que auxilie crianças com TEA no processo de aprendizagem, tendo como objetivo trabalhar competências relacionadas a coordenação motora, pareamento, identificação de formas e sons. Este artigo descreve o PE criado, destacando os resultados obtidos e o estágio atual do trabalho.
Sobre a elaboração da disciplina Pensamento Computacional e seu oferecimento em ciclo básico universitário no triênio 2020-2021-2022
Authors: Mello Luis Henrique Ferreira Cardoso de , Peixoto Cecilia Sosa Arias , Borges Marcos Augusto Francisco
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo descreve a elaboração da disciplina de Pensamento Computacional (PC) em uma Instituição de Ensino Superior pública. A disciplina é oferecida em um formato de ensino a distância (EaD) e é destinada a todos os cursos da Instituição no primeiro semestre. Examina-se dois planos de ensino distintos e os desafios na aceitação dos conteúdos, especialmente para alunos de cursos não relacionados à computação, constatando-se as barreiras pedagógicas que o oferecimento do Pensamento Computacional como disciplina base ainda apresenta. Por hora, conclui-se que o melhor plano de ação é remover Pensamento Computacional do núcleo comum e implementar planos de ensino distintos para cada eixo (área de conhecimento) da Instituição.
CBEET: Constructing Certificate-based Encryption with Equality Test in the CB-PKS
Authors: Tsai Tung-Tso , LIN Han-Yu , Wu Cheng-Ye
Published: December 2023

To maintain the confidentiality of private data, encryption mechanisms have become prevalent. Researchers always strive to design secure and efficient encryption mechanisms in both symmetric and asymmetric key systems. Certificate-based public key systems (CB-PKS) belong to the family of asymmetric key systems. CB-PKS offers solutions to both the key escrow problem present in identity-based public key systems, and the need to construct a public key infrastructure in traditional public key systems. The past saw a wealth of research into the encryption mechanisms in the CB-PKS, called certificate-based encryption (CBE). Indeed, encrypted data (ciphertext) can be used in other applications such as the comparison of personal medical data as two ciphertexts can be compared to determine if they contain the same data (plaintext). However, the equality test of two ciphertexts in the CB-PKS is an open issue since research which has empirically studied is scant. The purpose of this paper is to propose the first certificate-based encryption with equality test (CBEET), and to prove that it is secure under the bilinear Diffie-Hellman (BDH) assumption.
Traffic Sign Detection Algorithm Based on Improved Yolox
Authors: Xu Teng , Ren Ling , Shi Tian-Wei , Gao Yuan , Ding Jian-Bang , Jin Rong-Chen
Published: December 2023

This paper proposes a novel PVF-YOLO model to extract the multi-scale traffic sign features more effectively during car driving. Firstly, the original convolution module is replaced with the Omni-Dimensional convolution (ODconv) and the feature information obtained from the shallow feature layer is incorporated into the network. Secondly, this paper proposes a parallel structure block module for capturing multi-scale features. This module uses the Large Kernel Attention (LKA) and Visual Multilayer Perceptron (Visual MLP) to capture the information generated by the network model. It enhances the representation ability of feature maps. Next, in the process of training, the gradient concentration algorithm is used to optimize the initial Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD). Under the condition of real-time detection, it improves the detection accuracy. Finally, to improve the robustness of the model, this paper conducts extensive experiments. Tsinghua-Tencent 100K (TT100K), Changsha University of Science and Technology CCTSDB (CSUST Chinese Traffic Sign Detection Benchmark) are used as the training data set. It verifies that the PVF-YOLO method proposed in this paper enhances the detection ability of traffic signs of different scales, and the detection speed and accuracy are better than the original model.
Molecular and cell biology of cervical cancer
Authors: Garcia-Becerra Natalia , A. Garcia-Becerra Carlos , Fernandez-Avila Leonardo , Roberto Cruz-Lozano Jose , Soltero-Molinar Veronica , Arias-Gallardo Isabel , Briseida Leyva-Delgado Sofia , E. Chávez-Torres Angel , I. Murillo-Geraldo Dalia , E. Juarez-Garcia Jesús
Published: December 2023

The molecular and cell biology of cervical cancer will be covered in detail in this chapter, particularly emphasizing the disease’s etiology, brief epidemiology, risk factors, cervical cancer hallmarks, and the main signaling pathways involved. The chapter will go in-depth about the characteristics of cancer, such as changes in cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, and cell differentiation, as well as the tumoral microenvironment. Signal pathways like the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway and the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway will be highlighted for their significance in the development of cervical cancer. The chapter will thoroughly explain the molecular and cell biology underlying this terrible illness.
Gamma-Ray Spectrometry in Radioactive Prospecting: Application Tool as Detecting Fault Trace
Authors: Masayuki Imaizumi
Published: December 2023

In order to clarify the possibility of fault detection by gamma-ray spectrometry (GRS), radioactivity prospecting including soil radon gas survey, etc., was carried out on already-known faults of four areas included active faults. As a result, it was shown that it is possible to detect fault traces with the following three indices: (1) the continuity of anomaly points with an increasing rate Bi/Tl above the threshold defined for each study area. (2) The continuity of peak points of non-diffusive radon. (3) The continuity of conversion points where the average value changes in the stepped fluctuation pattern of nuclide and nuclide ratio. The index of (1) was near all four faults within 0–30 m of the known fault location. All fault-related anomalies of the index (1) were formed by local maxima in Bi and local minima or decreasing trends of Tl. Therefore, it is difficult to detect faults using only total gamma ray measuring equipment such as survey meters, which has been done so far. In order to continue to develop analysis technology for GRS, in addition to accurate GRS measurements, it is also necessary to develop analysis technology using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, etc.
Perspective Chapter: Specific predictors of the autoimmune reactions formation in case of immunocompetent organs damage in patients with myasthenia gravis and hepatosplenomegaly
Authors: Klimova Elena , Drozdova Larisa , Lavinska Olena , Sushkov Sergey , Boyko Valery
Published: December 2023

The urgency of the problem is determined by the increasing prevalence and rapid progression of autoimmune diseases and autoimmune components in various nosologies. The aim is to study individual trigger factors, predictors of development, and the condition severity markers to substantiate complex treatment, including surgical tactics and the therapeutic target choice, in case of the immunocompetent organs (thymus and spleen) damage. In patients with myasthenia gravis the trigger markers were identified: the presence of herpes viruses persistence and mycoplasma; the relationship of certain human leucocyte antigen (HLA) molecules; high content of cytotoxic damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs); decreased expression of CD8+ T lymphocytes and co-stimulatory molecules CD3+CD4+CD28+. Some patients with myasthenia gravis had antibodies to α1 and α7 subunits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), etc. Patients with hepatosplenomegaly depending on the trigger factors (hepatitis HBV/HBC, herpes viruses (CMV/EBV)) and genetic predictors (hereditary enzymopathy) had specific markers, such as activation or inhibition of barrier function, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, an increase in the concentration of cytokines, changes in the clusters of differentiation expression and specific autoantibodies. Thus, the creation of supplemented diagnostic protocols with additional markers for patients with various autoimmune reactions will make it possible to substantiate personalized immunocorrection.
Perspective Chapter: From the Boom to Gen Z – Has Depression Changed across Generations?
Authors: Konstantinou Gerasimos , Attia Mohamed
Published: December 2023

The chapter delineates the intricate tableau of depression, scrutinizing its generational disparities and spotlighting salient elements such as stigma, resilience, awareness, the impact of the pandemic, and the ambivalent role of technology. Historically, the pervasive stigma surrounding mental health has obfuscated transparent dialogues and deterred help-seeking behaviors. Presently, generational shifts reveal an augmentation in awareness, predominantly among younger demographics, fervently advocating for destigmatization and transparent discussions. Resilience, manifesting divergently across age brackets, demonstrates that older adults typically exhibit amplified resilience, attributed to cumulative life experiences and substantial support networks. In contrast, younger individuals navigate through unique stressors like academic duress and the high-velocity digital epoch. Enhanced awareness of depression, fostered by targeted campaigns across demographics, may underpin early identification and interventions, mitigating the severity and chronic implications of depression. The COVID-19 pandemic has universally magnified feelings of despair and isolation, with technology proffering a double-edged sword, particularly for tech-dependent younger generations, by facilitating communication while potentially intensifying depressive symptoms through its excessive use and resultant social comparison. Hence, acknowledging generational distinctions in depression is imperative for sculpting efficacious interventions, aiming to foster a societal framework that staunchly supports mental well-being and adequately equips individuals to navigate their mental health challenges.
Living the heritage through Indigenous music competitions
Authors: Evans Netshivhambe Ntshengedzeni
Published: December 2023

This research investigates the problem that lies in the perception of cultural dance music performance as a practice confined to homelands, resulting in disconnect for individuals in urban spaces, distancing them from their traditional cultures and practices. To address this issue, it is essential to recognize that traditional music should integrate into city life. While competitions are one approach, it is not the sole solution. Government initiatives should be developed to actively promote and encourage cultural dance performances in urban spaces, fostering a sense of cultural identity and unity among city dwellers. Two case studies show a form of resilience between the competitions that are held by the department of basic education in South African and the collaborative approach by three different cultures (Venda, Pedi and Tsonga) in the Northern part of South Africa called Limpopo province that uses cultural performances to reimagine urban spaces that are accommodative of indigenous performances. These two initiatives challenge the controversial policies of separate development that were put in place by the apartheid regime to divide South African black people by culture. The performances bring all black people together where they were expected to live as separate ethnic groups.
Understanding the Biology in Current Cell and Gene Therapy for Treating Macular Diseases
Authors: Guanting Qiu Tina
Published: December 2023

The 21st century ushers us into an information explosive era in modern medicine development. At the cusp of biology and technology convergence, significant advances are being made in the strategic approach toward preventing and treating retinal degeneration and neovascular diseases, in particular of a restoration of macular vision, from new surgical interventions to emerging pharmacotherapies through minimally invasive ocular drug delivery and genetic bio factory, and rapidly evolving retinal gene therapies and cell transplant, which are changing the landscape of retinal therapeutic horizon. Understanding disease physio pathological processes is becoming ever more important for developing and delivering these therapeutic modalities to individual patients with precision; in the light of cell & gene therapy, host-donor interplay is of strategic importance.
Methods and Practices for Analyzing Vegetation Shift Using Phytosociological Hierarchical Data
Authors: Shimano Koji , Oyake Yui , Kobayashi Tsuyoshi
Published: December 2023

We introduce a procedure to predict the vegetation shift using traditional phytosociological survey (cover data). The cover value is generally obtained for each layer of the layered plant community, but usually maximum cover value over the layers used for the vegetation classification and recognition (C-max procedure). As an ameliorate procedure, we propose the procedure of every coverage of all layers used to evaluate vegetation shift (C-all procedure). The C-all procedure enables us to embrace the information on vertical gradient of species distribution in the surveyed communities. In the case of our observations and analyses, tree species with smaller (or no) cover in the upper layer but greater cover in the lower layer can be dominant in the upper layer in the future, resulting in vegetation shift (changes in dominant species of the community). Every general community analysis (cluster analysis, INSPAN, and TWINSPAN) followed by C-all procedure supports such prediction for some types of Japanese forests. In the forests, changes in species composition have been conventionally predicted by measuring the trunk diameter and height of trees. Our proposal suggests that traditional phytosociological survey is also convenient for studying forest succession and regeneration.
The Role of Metabolites in Abiotic and Biotic Stress Tolerance in Legumes
Authors: Afkar Soheila
Published: December 2023

Population growth in the world has made the production of food to feed this population a major challenge. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that to meet human food needs by 2050, crop productivity must double. Legumes family plays an important role in food security, poverty alleviation, and sustainability. It is determined that plant development and stress responses, as well as processes such as growth, the integrity of cells, energy storing, cellular signaling, formation of membrane and scaffolding, cellular replenishing, and whole-plant resource assignment, are managed by plant metabolites. One of the important parts of early stress responses concerns changes in plant metabolism, which includes the accumulation of antioxidants for the protection of cellular components from oxidative damage and the accumulation of compatible solutes that retain water in the cell. Other components, such as GABA and amino acids, including threonine, leucine, methionine, lysine, valine, and isoleucine, were usually induced during environmental stress conditions. In general, it was determined that plants containing various metabolites alter their physiology to adapt to various situations, such as stress. Important metabolites that play a role in tolerance to stress in legumes can help breeding programs in developing stress-tolerant cultivars to increase food security in the world.
New Technologies in Ultrasonic and Pneumatic Lithotripsy
Authors: Kypraios Charalambos , Xoxakos Ioannis , Ntonta Ntiela , Efthimiou Ioannis
Published: December 2023

Background: Ultrasonic and pneumatic lithotripters are the gold standard for percutaneous nephrolithotripsy. The goal of this chapter is to help the reader become more familiar with the newer lithotripters and to critically select the best available lithotripsy device for each situation. Methods: A literature search was performed to identify all types of older and newer generation ultrasonic and ballistic lithotripters. Physics, characteristics, efficacy, and safety are discussed. Results: Newer dual lithotripters are more effective and allow disruption of stones both in the laboratory and clinical trials. CyberWandTM and Lithoclast Select lithotripters have similar stone disintegration rates in percutaneous nephrolithotripsy for stones >2 cm. UrerTron has a very rapid stone clearance rate, especially for hard stones, with no difference in stone clearance rates or need for secondary procedures. Lithoclast® Trilogy demonstrated superior stone clearance time compared to ShockPulse™ and Swiss Lithoclast® Select (Master) with high stone volume clearance rates in both standard and mini PCNL with a mean stone-free rate of 83%. However, more recent data have shown that neither lithotripsy device offers a clinically meaningful advantage over older generation devices. Conclusion: All the new lithotripsy devices have an excellent safety profile. They do not appear to be any more effective than the older generation devices. The advantages, disadvantages, and costs of each type of intracorporeal lithotripter must be considered when choosing a treatment modality for a particular case.
Towards the 1.5°C Climate Scenario: Global Emissions Reduction Commitment Simulation and the Way Forward
Authors: Akpan Joseph , Olanrewaju Oludolapo
Published: December 2023

This work presents an analysis of the impact of nationally determined contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement on global temperature rise. With the use of a climate simulation tool based on the concept of system dynamics, the study constructs a framework to project global temperature changes under other policy scenarios. The hypothesis is formulated based on the analysis of current, announced and best-case global/national policy scenarios. The research aims to address critical questions regarding the effectiveness of the ongoing NDC commitments in limiting global temperature rise to well below 2°C, in alignment with the Paris Agreement’s goals. The simulation results offer a roadmap by presenting possible grey areas for optimising the current NDCs in global and national energy policies and treaties, fostering international collaboration and reinforcing the global commitment to combating climate change. In addition, this study also presents other potential strategies for decarbonisation associated with facilitating the implementation of just and fair NDCs.
SKIN ABSCESS
Authors: Kanat Zekiye , Sözen Selim
Published: December 2023

Our skin, which is the largest organ of our body, is one of the organs most prone to abscess formation. They are infections that develop as a result of microbial invasion and inflammation of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissues. Among these infections, we often encounter folliculitis, furuncles, and carbuncles. We often see gram-positive microorganisms such as staphylococcus and streptococcus found on the skin as causative agents. Although the treatment of these infections varies depending on the patient’s clinic, it is generally provided with topical or systemic antibiotics. Most of the time, the clinic goes smoothly, but if neglected, it can cause serious problems.
Pulmonary Hypertension: Revisiting the Historical Facts
Authors: Samir Lakhani Shan , Sunesara Shaleen , Ezhilarasan Santhi Sharanya , Sharma Munish , R. Surani Salim
Published: December 2023

Pulmonary hypertension is a progressive and potentially fatal medical condition. Around 1% of global population is estimated to be affected by it. With significant advancement in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in pulmonary hypertension, there has been a surge in interest in medical fraternity. We aim to revisit some of the major historical events pertinent to the evolution of the field of pulmonary hypertension. We try to understand how our predecessors in medicine laid foundation based on which the field of pulmonary hypertension is growing.
Clinical Relevance of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from Various Sources: Insights into Transcriptome Analysis for Identifying Inherent Potential
Authors: M. Alhattab Dana , Alshehri Salwa , Jamali Fatima
Published: December 2023

This book chapter provides an in-depth overview of the clinical relevance of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from various sources, highlighting the importance of whole transcriptome analysis in revealing their inherent potential. The chapter delves into different sources of MSCs, such as bone marrow, adipose tissue, umbilical cord, and placenta, and compares their respective properties and capabilities. Additionally, it explores the latest advancements in whole transcriptome analysis, including RNA sequencing and microarray analysis, and their applications in MSC research. The aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how high-end technologies, such as whole transcriptome analysis, can aid in identifying the inherent potential of cells for therapeutic applications. It will also discuss how such gene expression approaches helped identify the inherent potential of specific MSC sources, tailoring their use towards specific clinical applications, including immune tolerance and modulation, osteogenesis, and chondrogenesis. Additionally, it highlights the importance of extracellular vesicles derived from MSCs. This knowledge will be beneficial for researchers and clinicians working towards developing MSC-based treatments for regenerative medicine and cellular therapy.
Historia de la construcción medieval : aportaciones
Authors: Castro Villalba Antonio
Published: December 2023

La falta de datos ciertos y de restos documentales sobre la construcción medieval ha propiciado unas interpretaciones del proceso que en muchos casos se apartan de la lógica interna de la construcción. En esta obra se pretenden delimitar los datos que se poseen hoy sobre el tema y, a partir de ellos, ofrecer una explicación razonada que haga compatible las limitaciones en que presumiblemente se desenvolvió la actividad constructora con la brillantez de los resultados.
Formalismes lògics per al tractament del llenguatge natural
Authors: Rodríguez Hontoria Horacio , Martí Antonin M. Antònia , Castellón Masalles Irene
Published: December 2023

El llibre presenta l'estat de la qüestió sobre el tema del tractament del llenguatge natural utilitzant formalismes lògics. El tema es presenta des d'una doble vessant: els diferents formalismes que s'utilitzen i el seu grau d'expressivitat per descriure tant el coneixement lingüístic i lèxic que el tractament dels llenguatge natural implica com la informació necessària per dur a terme aquest tractament i els diferents tipus d'analitzadors que són necessaris per tractar els diferents formalismes i les característiques específiques que han de tenir. El llibre fa èmfasi en dos dels formalismes més estesos: les gramàtiques de clàusules definides i les gramàtiques de trets.
Gestión de aparcamientos subterráneos
Authors: Caicedo Murillo Félix
Published: December 2023

Los aparcamientos subterráneos urbanos han ido incorporando diferentes aplicaciones de tecnologías de la información y de las comunicaciones para ofrecer a los usuarios un servicio de calidad creciente y mejorar así las condiciones de gestión. La diversidad actual de sistemas de control y recaudación y sus diversos costes y efectos recomiendan analizar la eficiencia de las mejoras operativas y la rentabilidad de la inversión por parte del operador.
Esta investigación incide en la modelización de las operaciones y del comportamiento de los usuarios en aparcamientos subterráneos urbanos, que son habituales en la ciudad de Barcelona. Los resultados obtenidos contribuyen a la definición de criterios de explotación de un aparcamiento subterráneo urbano, que redundan en posibles mejoras de la planificación y la gestión de estas estructuras.
Para modelizar el comportamiento de los usuarios, se utilizan variaciones de modelos desagregados, basados en la utilidad aleatoria, que permiten entender cómo deciden los usuarios en la selección de las plantas y las plazas vacías de aparcamiento. Observaciones realizadas en instalaciones reales permiten modelizar y predecir el comportamiento de los usuarios de un aparcamiento subterráneo, formular estrategias para reducir la demora en la entrada del aparcamiento, y así disminuir en tiempo real la espera en fila y el tiempo percibido. La investigación se enfoca desde una perspectiva de cliente y sus resultados contribuyen a mejorar el análisis de los efectos y la rentabilidad de las decisiones en la ya de por sí excelente práctica profesional con que cuenta Barcelona en la gestión de aparcamientos subterráneos.
El presente libro ha resultado el ganador de la segunda convocatoria del Premio abertis, premio otorgado por la cátedra Abertis en Gestión de Infraestructuras del Transporte, creada por abertis y la UPC.
La Qualitat als ajuntaments : experiències a l'àrea de Barcelona
Authors: Sala Schnorkowski Mercè , Satorras Arriols Marc
Published: December 2023

Aquest tercer volum de la col·lecció Temes d’Estratègia de la Qualitat presenta una aproximació a la gestió de la qualitat en l’àmbit públic i, en concret, la seva traducció al context municipal. Continuant amb la voluntat de la Xarxa Barcelona Qualitat de difondre la cultura de la qualitat, aquest volum presenta una introducció del concepte de qualitat i les seves aplicacions principals al sector públic. Tot això, es completa amb una descripció acurada de les polítiques de gestió de la qualitat implementades en ajuntaments de l’àrea de Barcelona.
Previsions i estocs
Authors: Companys Pascual Ramón
Published: December 2023

Ajust amb tendència lineal i estacionalitat. Ajust de corbes de tendència amb saturació. L'estrany cas del tracking signal. Una mirada a la teoria clàssica de la gestió d'estocs. El problema ELSP. Demanda variable i termini de lliurament variable. Mètode heurístic de càlcul dels paràmetres de gestió d'estocs. Relació entre H(s) i y(s).
Sistemas de instrumentación
Authors: Riu Costa Pere Joan , Rosell Ferrer Francisco Javier , Ramos Castro Juan José
Published: December 2023

El núcleo de la obra contiene la descripción de los protocolos físicos y lógicos necesarios para construir un sistema de instrumentación a base de dispositivos comerciales, conectados con un bus IEEE-488 o VXI. Se describen también la sintaxis de los comandos de programación y la de la transferencia de datos, que están emergiendo como estándares industriales y que muchos instrumentos incorporan de serie. El resto de la obra enmarca el concepto de sistema de instrumentación, describiendo su arquitectura y sus aplicaciones; y da una visión descriptiva de la estructura genérica de las herramientas software usadas en el desarrollo de los sistemas de instrumentación.
Tècniques de programació en intel·ligència artificial
Authors: Sierra Garriga Carlos
Published: December 2023

Aquest llibre pretén ser una eina de treball on es puguin trobar els mecanismes de disseny de llenguatges i d'implementació que habitualment no apareixen en els manuals d'intel·ligència artificial. Les tècniques que s'hi presenten es troben repartides en tot un seguit de llibres comentats a l'apartat de la bibliografia i que de vegades poden resultar d'accés difícil als estudiants de la llicenciatura o dels cursos de doctorat. L'objectiu d'aquest treball de recopilació és ajudar a aquells que s'enfrontin a la tasca de fer projectes d'intel·ligència artificial que requereixin el disseny de llenguatges o models de càlcul propis, diferents dels que es puguin trobar en els llenguatges ja existents, o bé que requereixin una combinació de tècniques pròpies, adequades al tipus de probles que han de resoldre.
Enginyeria del transport
Authors: Astals Coma Francesc
Published: December 2023

El transport és una matèria multidisciplinària de gran abast i repercussió, tant en l'àmbit econòmic com en el sociològic o el tècnic. L'enginyeria del transport se sol definir com l'aplicació dels coneixements científics i tècnics a la planificació, al disseny funcional, a l'operació i la gestió de les instal·lacions i els equips per a qualsevol mode de transport, amb la finalitat de proporcionar el moviment més segur, ràpid, confortable, econòmic i ambientalment compatible de persones i mercaderies.
Aquest llibre és el fruit de l'evolució i l'ampliació dels apunts de classe de l'assignatura Enginyeria del Transport, matèria troncal per als estudiants d'Enginyeria Industrial, al llarg dels darrers quatre anys. Es tracta, doncs, d'una introducció general a l'enginyeria del transport, esbiaixada tant per la formació de l'autor com per l'entorn on s'ha treballat, enfocat a l'enginyeria industrial.
El llibre està profusament il·lustrat i conté més d'un centenar de taules i dades molt actualitzades.
Examination of Breastfeeding Behaviours of Mothers in the Mediterranean Region in Turkey: A Cross–Sectional Study
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Suzi , SAYİNER Fatma , CAMUZ KÖKSAL Helen
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Breastfeeding rates in Turkey are still below the target breastfeeding rates of the World Health Organization. To boost breastfeeding rates, it is vital to know women's nursing behaviour as well as the variables influencing breastfeeding behaviour. We aimed to determine the breastfeeding behaviours of mothers and the factors affecting these behaviours who applied to a state hospital in the Mediterranean region. Methods: The descriptive, cross - sectional, quantitative study was conducted with 553 mothers who applied to a state hospital between 30 December 2019 and 29 June 2020. The data were collected using a paper-based questionnaire form prepared by the researchers and the LATCH Assessment Tool. Statistical analysis was done with IBM SPSS 20.0. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Chi-Square test, Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis test were used for data analysis. Results: We found that half of the participants had received education on breastfeeding before the study. Participants who received this education from a midwife had higher rates of breastfeeding within the first hour, the infant's first oral food being colostrum, and LATCH scores (p
Özel Gereksinimli Çocuk Ailelerine Verilen İlk Yardım Eğitim Programının İlk Yardım Bilgi ve Anksiyete Düzeyine Etkisi
Authors: KAÇAN Havva , TOPTEMİS Rozerin , BİR Zeynep
Published: December 2023

Giriş: Bu çalışmada özel gereksinimli çocuğa sahip olan ailelere uygulamalı olarak verilen ilk yardım eğitim programının ilk yardım bilgi ve anksiyete düzeyine etkisini değerlendirmek amaçlanmıştır.

Yöntem: Araştırma tek gruplu ön test ve son test modeline dayalı deneysel bir çalışmadır. Araştırmanın evrenini; Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü’ne bağlı bir özel eğitim ve rehabilitasyon merkezine kayıtlı özel gereksinimli çocuğa sahip olan 250 ebeveyn, örneklemi ise 80 ebeveyn oluşturmuştur. Verilerin toplanılmasında çocuk ve ailesine yönelik sosyo demografik ve ilk yardım bilgi formu ve Beck Anksiyete Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilen eğitimden bir ay sonra aynı ölçekler tekrar uygulanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde sayı, yüzde, ortalama, standart sapma ve t testi kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Ebeveyn yaş ortalaması 46.200±11.219, çocuk yaş ortalaması 12,860±8,587 olarak saptanmıştır. Ebeveynlerin %70.0 daha önce ilk yardım eğitimi almamıştır. Kazalara yönelik ilk yardım puan ortalamasının; eğitim öncesine (10.500) göre eğitim sonrasında (16.638) anlamlı olarak arttığı bulunmuştur (t=-23.117; p