bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Deep Learning Based Classification of Apple Leaf Diseases Using AlexNet
Authors: BABALOLA Felix Olanrewaju , KPAİ Nekabari Isabella , TOYGAR Önsen
Published: October 2023

The diagnosis of a disease on the plants is a critical step in avoiding a significant loss of harvest and agricultural product amount. The indications can be found on parts of plants such as fruits, leaves, lesions, and stems. The leaf demonstrates the symptoms by changing, and therefore revealing the spots on it. This disease identification is accomplished through manual inspection for pathogen detection, which might take extra time and cost. Hence, automatic detection of plant diseases can be vital in the agricultural economy. This study proposes the use of a simple deep learning model, AlexNet, for detecting anomalies in apple leaves in order to predict the presence or absence of a disease in a tree correctly. The Convolutional Neural Network model is implemented using the Plant Village dataset, augmented to 12,624 images for proper training. The proposed apple leaf disease categorization system achieves an overall accuracy of 99.56 percent. For comparison of results, a different method, namely Binarized Statistical Image Features (BSIF), is also implemented. Furthermore, the results are juxtaposed against studies using similar state-of-the art approaches.
The Role of Phonological Errors in Evaluation Metrics
Authors: ÇAĞLI Ayşegül , KARAKURT Vakkas , YILDIRIM Kürşat Edabalı , SOYGAZİ Fatih , KILIÇASLAN Yılmaz
Published: October 2023

In recent years, Natural Language Processing (NLP) has seen a surge in research, particularly in the

areas of text summarization and machine translation. Evaluation metrics like ROUGE and BLEU have been

widely used to assess the quality of texts using N-gram based approaches. However, these metrics often struggle

when applied to data sourced from the internet, such as social media platforms, due to the prevalence of

phonological errors. This study focuses on identifying the sources and frequency of phonological errors while

addressing the question of whether they should be considered or not. Data from Twitter, a platform known for

phonological errors, was collected, and studied, along with existing literature on the subject. The article proposes

enhancing existing metrics by integrating edit distance algorithms like Levenshtein or Damerau-Levenshtein. By

considering phonological errors in evaluations, this approach aims to improve accuracy and reliability in the NLP

and machine translation domains. The ultimate goal of this study is to contribute to more sensitive and reliable

evaluation metrics in these fields.
Triggering, clicking, locking and crepitus of the finger: A comprehensive overview
Authors: Jordaan Pieter W , Klumpp Raymond , Zeppieri Marco
Published: October 2023

Triggering, locking, clicking, and crepitus of the fingers are common symptoms patients present with. Even though crepitus and triggering can occur as part of the same underlying diagnosis, it is important to differentiate between them, as they usually indicate different possible diagnoses. The differential diagnoses that should be considered include trigger finger, metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) arthritis, fractures or dislocations, extensor digitorum communis subluxation or dislocation, locked MCPJ, avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head, and Dupuytren’s disease. A thorough clinical examination with appropriate special investigations can permit the clinician to make the correct diagnosis. Appropriate management of a confirmed diagnosis is successful in providing symptomatic improvement.
Vancomycin flushing syndrome in orthopaedic practice: A case report
Authors: Al-Anii Fawaz M , Sadat-Ali Mir , Al-Tabash Khalid Waleed , AlMulhim Ahmad I , AlMousa Sulaiman A , AlHawas Abdulaziz M
Published: October 2023

Triggering, locking, clicking, and crepitus of the fingers are common symptoms patients present with. Even though crepitus and triggering can occur as part of the same underlying diagnosis, it is important to differentiate between them, as they usually indicate different possible diagnoses. The differential diagnoses that should be considered include trigger finger, metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) arthritis, fractures or dislocations, extensor digitorum communis subluxation or dislocation, locked MCPJ, avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head, and Dupuytren’s disease. A thorough clinical examination with appropriate special investigations can permit the clinician to make the correct diagnosis. Appropriate management of a confirmed diagnosis is successful in providing symptomatic improvement.
From Gavalas to Tabet: Loss of Chance in Medical Negligence Cases — A Tale of Influence and Relevance
Authors: Herszberg Arieh
Published: October 2023

This case note discusses the availability of damages for loss of chance in medical negligence cases in Victoria. It analyses the case of Gavalas v Singh (‘Gavalas’), which provides a Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal authority on this matter. The author examines the impact of Gavalas on clinical medical practice and legal practice and how it influenced Victoria while it was good law. While the High Court in Tabet v Gett has departed from the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal, Gavalas opened Victoria to actions for a loss of chance for a brief period. The author does not advocate for a change in the High Court’s ruling but aims to demonstrate the landmark nature of Gavalas and loss of chance in medical negligence cases. The author provides an overview of the Gavalas judgment and discusses the issues relevant to clinical medical and legal practice.
crédula ingenuidade de nosso povo sinceramente católico”:
Authors: Santos Magno Francisco de Jesus
Published: October 2023

Este artigo tem como escopo a atuação intelectual de Everardo Backheuser no processo de construção de uma cultura política educacional católica no Brasil mobilizada no intuito de instituir a unidade do território nacional no período entre 1933 e 1944. Para isso, aciona como fontes as publicações do referido autor, como artigos e livros nos quais ele mobilizou a reflexão acerca da defesa dos interesses da educação articulada com os princípios do catolicismo, bem como a defesa da manutenção da unidade. Essa produção de Backheuser foi lavrada entre as décadas de 30 e 40 do século XX, em um contexto marcado pela confluência de intensas disputas em torno da esfera educacional, a partir do envolvimento de diferentes instituições e sujeitos que intentavam forjar a reinvenção da pátria brasileira.
mal-estar no Chile:
Authors: Demenech Pedro
Published: October 2023

Neste trabalho propõe-se uma análise da Constituição Política da República do Chile de 1980 à luz do presente, especialmente após o rechaço da nova Constituição de 2022. Após os protestos de 18 de outubro de 2019 e a convocação da Assembleia Constituinte, surge a questão sobre a influência a presença e a herança autoritária no Chile. A vigência da ideologia neoliberal, após o golpe de Estado em 1973, contribuiu para a construção da democracia protegida de Pinochet e do Estado subsidiário imaginado pelos Chicago Boys, permitindo a remodelação da sociedade chilena por meio de conceitos como o de individualismo e o de liberdade econômica. Assim, este ensaio apresenta o paradoxo do Chile ser uma sociedade democrática que recorre a soluções autoritárias para lidar com a resolução dos conflitos sociais.
Sombra no Fundo do Rio:
Authors: Oliveira Maria de Fátima
Published: October 2023

Esse artigo tem como objetivo analisar a cidade de Pedro Afonso (TO) pela perspectiva da História e da Literatura. Para a sua tessitura são considerados os relatos históricos e um romance do escritor Eli Brasiliense, no qual são abordados aspectos econômicos, políticos e socioculturais sobre a cidade e a região. Natural de Porto Nacional (TO), o autor está entre os mais importantes romancistas de Goiás/Tocantins, com vasta produção literária e uma narrativa repleta da cultura regional. Embora o livro Uma Sombra no Fundo do Rio seja um romance, sem compromisso com a verdade, a ficção entrelaça-se com os elementos verídicos por toda a narrativa. Nesse sentido, pretende-se mostrar como a literatura de Eli Brasiliense está permeada de conhecimento histórico, num profícuo diálogo, tendo como foco a cidade de Pedro Afonso (TO).
O Banco da história do Brasil:
Authors: Salomão Ivan Colangelo
Published: October 2023

Este trabalho reconstitui a história e analisa a consolidação do Banco do Brasil desde sua criação em 1808, até reforma bancária de 1964. As conturbações político-econômicas no século XIX cooperaram para que o banco passasse de uma posição de protagonismo no cenário financeiro brasileiro para a de quase insolvência. Dessa forma, somente a partir de 1905 o banco se estabeleceu da forma como conhecemos hoje. Ao longo do século XX, forneceu, em um primeiro momento, auxílio no financiamento para a lavou cafeeira, consolidando-se, posteriormente como o principal agente provedor de crédito à atividade econômica do país.
Fragmentos historiográficos da infância no Brasil a partir da coletânea:
Authors: Rezende Fernanda Soares , Da Silva Henrique Martins
Published: October 2023

Este trabalho se aloja no campo da História da Saúde e das Doenças e apresenta como objeto de estudo a infância brasileira em perspectiva historiográfica, atentando, sobretudo, para as publicações provenientes da coletânea Uma História Brasileira das Doenças. O objetivo principal é analisar como a referida coletânea, contribui para descortinar questões basilares acerca não somente das enfermidades que afligiram e afligem a infância, mas, sobretudo, esclarecer lacunas que ainda perduram no tocante a historiografia. O mapeamento dos principais temas da coletânea, nos leva a hipótese de que a historiografia da História das Doenças tem demonstrado que a função proeminente das doenças nas histórias da humanidade, está intimamente ligada aos esforços para o seu controle.
Imprensa, memória e história do tempo presente:
Authors: Langaro Jiani Fernando
Published: October 2023

O trabalho analisa a cobertura dos desdobramentos dos atentados de 11 de setembro de 2001, em especial, da “Guerra ao Terror”, feita pela revista Veja em seis edições especiais, publicadas nas semanas seguintes ao acontecimento. Toma como foco as formas com que o periódico procurou instituir uma memória em que a guerra como resposta necessária, adequada e legítima aos atentados, refutando outros posicionamentos. Para tanto, discute como a revista tratou aquela realidade reduzida a dois polos, o das vítimas – entendidas como os próprios EUA – e o dos algozes – compreendidos como os terroristas. Por fim, debate o lugar do Brasil no contexto e na cobertura que então se delineou, a fim de entender o porquê de uma grande revista nacional – que integra uma imprensa não muito afeita ao noticiário internacional –, dedicou tamanha preocupação ao que acontecia fora do país.
Peregrina, Primo e Jansen:
Authors: Campos Ipojucan Dias
Published: October 2023

As reflexões a seguir se dedicaram a explicar alguns significados da infidelidade feminina a envolver Maria Peregrina Pereira, Primo da Costa Pereira (estes ligados pelos laços indissolúveis do matrimônio) e Manoel Jansen Pereira da Silva, companheiro extraconjugal daquela. À vista disso, a partir da análise de quatro correspondências permutadas entre os envolvidos, as quais foram anexadas ao auto contencioso de divórcio impetrado pelo marido de Peregrina, a presente intervenção procurou descortinar a maquinaria a circundar a deslealdade conjugal da esposa, as condutas do corréu adúltero e os sentimentos do esposo atraiçoado. Assim sendo, neste artigo, tudo se concentrou na interpretação das intimidades “secretas” construídas pelos amantes Jansen e Peregrina, bem como dedicou atenção aos sentimentos frustrados do esposo que teve a sua honra enodoada pelo adultério cometido por aquela que recebeu solenemente no altar.
Apresentação dos Artigos
Authors: Vogt Loiva Salete , Nicolini Cristiano
Published: October 2023

Apresentação
Sociedade da (des)informação: uma análise longitudinal da jurisprudência e das decisões do TSE sobre fake news nas eleições (2018-2022)
Authors: Braga Sergio Soares , Alarcon Anderson de Oliveira
Published: October 2023

O objetivo desde artigo é efetuar uma análise quantitativa e longitudinal da jurisprudência e das decisões do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE) das eleições de 2018 até o período pré-eleitoral de 2022. Este trabalho parte da hipótese de que, nesse período, se transitou de uma postura de relativa flexibilidade em relação ao uso da desinformação na política brasileira, para uma política mais rígida no tocante à regulamentação das fake news. Esse processo culminou na decisão do TSE de cassar o deputado Fernando Francischini em outubro de 2021, o primeiro político brasileiro cassado por difusão de desinformação. Para efetuar esse mapeamento quantitativo e longitudinal das decisões efetuaremos a análise de conteúdo das ementas das decisões. Dentre as conclusões do trabalho, destacam-se a caracterização dos atores que mais interferiram nos debates, assim como a natureza monocrática de boa parte das decisões.
A inconstitucionalidade da não filiação partidária durante a vigência de mandato relativo a cargo público executivo eletivo no Brasil
Authors: Bonizzato Luigi
Published: October 2023

O presente Artigo tem por objetivo demonstrar que, por meio de uma interpretação específica do Art. 14, § 3º, inciso V, juntamente com demais normas presentes na Constituição brasileira de 1988, é possível se defender a inconstitucionalidade da não filiação a um partido político durante a vigência de mandato relativo a cargo público executivo eletivo. Com base em exemplo concreto, o Artigo se desenvolve com exames da democracia constitucional representativa e participativa, que servem de apoio para as conclusões ligadas à inconstitucionalidade sustentada. Métodos como o dedutivo e, em alguns momentos, o indutivo, norteiam a presente pesquisa, que finda por confirmar a hipótese inicial de que um candidato eleito, salvo exceções previstas na própria Constituição e leis infraconstitucionais, não pode governar sem respeitar a imprescindibilidade da filiação partidária, ancorada no pluralismo político enquanto cânone de uma democracia constitucional moderna e contemporânea.
mulher na Gazeta Médica da Bahia:
Authors: Santos Davilene Souza , Pereira Barbosa Andréa da Rocha Rodrigues
Published: October 2023

O texto contextualiza a trajetória da Dra. Francisca Praguer Fróes, médica no século XIX e XX, com as questões feministas, sociais, políticas, culturais, religiosas e científicas enfrentadas. Com uma abordagem bibliográfica qualitativa, visa compreender a influência da religião católica na presença tardia das mulheres na vida pública. Apresenta a relação da personagem com sua genitora numa perspectiva geracional de gênero no contexto da sociedade católica e patriarcal. Primeira mulher a publicar um artigo na revista que foi redatora, a Gazeta Médica da Bahia, além de pioneira na docência da Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia, verifica-se o seu engajamento em temas de interesses feminino, sociais, políticos e científicos no raiar do século XX.
ideário da propaganda republicana na Parahyba do Norte, através das páginas do jornal “Verdade”, da cidade de Areia, PB (1888-1892)
Authors: De Queiroz Ivandro Batista
Published: October 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar as principais influências ideológicas na campanha republicana, e nos primeiros anos de instalação da instituição republicana no Brasil. O espaço ocupado na propaganda por ideologias outras, que não as mais famosas (positivismo), tais como o liberalismo norte-americano e o jacobinismo francês, traziam como apelo central a ânsia pela participação política no novo regime, inscritas em palavras bastante repetidas como liberdade e democracia. A instalação da República tornou-se sinônimo de democracia, liberdade e progresso, enquanto a Monarquia tornou-se sinônimo de arcaico, atraso e autoritarismo. Ao final deu-se a instalação de República oligárquica e o descontentamento com os rumos políticos que o país tomou.
A história do impresso:
Authors: Da Silva Alves Eliene Gomes
Published: October 2023

Esse artigo propõe um debate teórico, a partir dos textos da bibliografia da disciplina História do Impresso, ministrada pela professora Dra. Raquel Campos[1] no curso de Mestrado Profissional em Ensino de História (ProfHistória), da Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG) durante o segundo semestre de 2022. Serão analisados textos de dois importantes historiadores do livro e da leitura: Roger Chartier e Robert Darnton, a fim de refletir sobre a história do impresso, sua difusão na Europa do Antigo Regime e as transformações sociais e políticas daí decorrentes. Essa discussão mobiliza reflexões sobre a escrita historiográfica numa perspectiva da História Cultural.
Apresentação dos Artigos
Authors: Ribeiro Oslan Costa
Published: October 2023

Apresentação
Bewußtseinslust. Das freie Spiel der Vermögen in Kants Kritik der Urteilskraft als transzendentales Verhältnis
Authors: Weiß Michael Bastian
Published: October 2023

Kant´s critical philosophy as a whole operates on the condition of possibility that the faculties of pure reason can be isolated analytically in order to evaluate them, while at the same time they work together in various effective forms of inter-play. As one of these forms, Kant in the Critique of the Power of Judgment introduces the "free play of imagination and understanding", which plays an important role in setting together the four moments of the aesthetic judgement. Within the last two decades or so it has been discussed widely how this cooperation between these two faculties works, but it barely has been reflected on the question how to address the "free play" properly in terms of a methodological classification. This paper follows the various contexts in which the "free play" is referred to, focusses primarily on the dysfunctional cases in which the cooperation between the two faculties fails or comes to a halt and thus evaluates the basic structure of the "free play" under the perspective of theoretical technique on the horizon of transcendental philosophy. The aim is to eventually propose a more precise title of the free play or alternatively give a reason why such a labelling could not be possible after all.
Age dependence of chemical element contents in normal human breast investigated using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry
Authors:   Radionuclide Diagnostics Department, Medical Radiological Research Centre, Obnkinsk, Kaluga region, Russia, Zaichick Vladimir , Dogadkin Denis ,   Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry of Russian Academy of Sciencie, Moscow, Russia, Gromya Irina ,   Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry of Russian Academy of Sciencie, Moscow, Russia, Kolotov Vladimir ,   Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry of Russian Academy of Sciencie, Moscow, Russia
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Breast cancer in women is an actual global medical and social problem. The etiology of this disease remains largely unclear. However, it is well known that the incidence of breast cancer increases with age. In the presented work, for the first time, the age dependence of Al, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Na, P, S, Si, Sr, and Zn content in the mammary gland of women aged 16-60 years was investigated. Material and methods: For this purpose, a method of inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) was developed, which makes it possible to determine the content of these elements in microsamples (mass from 10 mg) of breast tissue. With the help of the developed technique, the material obtained during the autopsy of 38 practically healthy women aged 16-60 years who died suddenly was studied. Results: Using the parametric Student's t-test and the non-parametric Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney U-test to compare two age groups (16-40 years and 41-60 years), as well as Pearson's correlation coefficients between age and chemical element content, it was found that the level of K, Mg, Na and S in normal breast tissue decrease with age. Conclusions: The phenomenon of the age-related decrease in the chemical element contents in the normal mammary gland, discovered for the first time, requires further detailed study.
Strategic Skepticism: The Politics of Grassroots Participation in an Afro-Andean Nomination to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Representative List
Authors: Chocano Rodrigo
Published: October 2023

This article analyzes the grassroots participation politics in the nomination of a set of Afro-Andean musical and dance practices—atajo de negritos and pallitas—to the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. These are performed during the Catholic celebration of Christmas in the Ica region in Peru. I suggest that the participation of grassroots practitioners in this case study featured a behavior pattern I label “strategic skepticism.” This behavior is a critical but passive form of grassroots engagement, alternative to both compliance and resistance, which allows a form of local agency that clashes with the neoliberal logics of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage process. The article, based on fieldwork conducted in the region of Ica in Peru between 2017 and 2018, includes perspectives from grassroots practitioners and state Intangible Cultural Heritage officials.
Snow Woman Yukionna: From Spirit of Snow to Icy Hot Female
Authors: Reider Noriko Tsunoda
Published: October 2023

Yukionna (snow woman), a Japanese supernatural being that represents snow or wintry weather, is frequently described as a striking, ethereal female figure. Among the numerous legends of snow women, arguably the most famous one was written by Lafcadio Hearn. This article discusses the history of yukionna while considering how the symbolic role of snow relates to conceptions of the female and to female yōkai (weird or mysterious creatures), and it examines Hearn's rendition of yukionna and its influence on the character in subsequent tellings. It also considers why a snow woman is often portrayed as a stunningly beautiful female in both Japanese and Western traditions.
Circular Multiple RGV Path Planning based on Improved A* Algorithm
Authors: Guo Tao , Sun Yunquan , Liu Yong , Liu Li
Published: October 2023

Aiming at the problems that traditional A* algorithm has many unnecessary turns and the collision between multiple Rail Guided vehicles (RGV) in orbit at the same time, an algorithm with the minimum total cost of combining "8" type track and improved A* algorithm was proposed. An improved algorithm is applied to circular multi-RGV path planning. The traditional cost function is improved and new influencing factors are introduced, which makes the estimated cost closer to the actual cost. The experimental results show that compared with the traditional A* algorithm, the length of the path planned by the improved A* algorithm combined with the minimum total cost of the priority strategy is reduced by 8.1% and 8.6%, the turning rate is reduced by 0% and 33.3%, the conflict rate is reduced to 0%, and the total cost is reduced by 73.6% and 77.5%, respectively. The improved method can effectively improve the transfer efficiency of the automatic workshop.
Research on Intelligent Indoor Positioning Technology based on 5G
Authors: Han Xuelin , Peng Liangfu
Published: October 2023

5G, as the first mobile communication system that takes positioning service as one of the design goals, introduces a variety of new technologies to improve the communication performance of the system and the accuracy and applicability of wireless positioning. However, there are still some problems in 5G indoor positioning, such as low positioning accuracy and poor switching between indoor and outdoor positioning. In order to solve these problems, further research and improvement of positioning technology is needed. In summary, 5G, as the first mobile communication system that takes positioning service as one of its design goals, introduces a variety of new technologies to improve the accuracy and applicability of positioning. However, there are still some problems to be solved, such as improving indoor positioning accuracy and achieving continuous and seamless coverage for indoor and outdoor positioning. The future development trend is positioning integration and convergence, and the introduction of collaborative positioning techniques to further improve the performance of positioning. In this paper, by analyzing the current status of 5G indoor positioning, it leads to the fact that how to improve the indoor positioning accuracy and achieve continuous and seamless coverage of indoor and outdoor positioning are urgent problems in the field of positioning, for which, firstly, we analyze the positioning techniques under the ultra-dense networking for 5G, the AOA, TDOA positioning techniques, and uplink and downlink positioning techniques. Finally, it is pointed out that positioning integration and convergence is the trend of future 5G positioning development, and then the necessity and feasibility of introducing collaborative positioning technology is pointed out.
Real-time UAV Position Control based on Visual Servo Control Algorithm
Authors: Gao Yifeng
Published: October 2023

Position control in UAVs has an important function in modern times UAVs. With the development of computer vision, UAV visual servo control became a research topic. In this paper, a visual servo control system based on color characteristic detection is proposed. By introducing the concept of the pixel of error and proportional control, the input of the PID controller can be adjusted to reach the desired sensitivity of the whole system. A simulation experiment is conducted in Simulink, and it shows that the visual servo control has achieved its goal of real-time position control of a UAV with a target object.
Adversarial Training of SwinIR Model for Face Super-Resolution Processing
Authors: Lin Hongjun
Published: October 2023

This research aims to apply the SwinIR model to perform face image super-resolution processing using adversarial training techniques, thereby enhancing facial image features. With the rapid development of computer vision and artificial intelligence technologies, face image super-resolution processing plays a crucial role in improving the accuracy and performance of facial recognition and related applications. Firstly, we introduce the basic principles of adversarial training and provide a detailed overview of the architecture and characteristics of the SwinIR model. This model demonstrates excellent performance in super-resolution tasks, exhibiting high feature extraction and image reconstruction capabilities. Next, we describe the experimental design and dataset selection. Through extensive experiments, we compare the quality and feature representation of face images before and after super-resolution. The results show that after undergoing super-resolution processing with the SwinIR model, facial images exhibit significantly enhanced details and edges, leading to a notable improvement in image features. In summary, this research successfully enhances the feature information of facial images by applying the SwinIR model through adversarial training, effectively improving the details of the face. This research outcome is of significant importance in advancing the field of computer vision and enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of artificial intelligence technologies in practical applications.
INCIDENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITES IN CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC SPONTANEOUS URTICARIA
Authors: BUKHARI AA , BUKHARI AA , AKRAM A , NAEEM N , ZAFAR AF , ARSHAD G
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to investigate the incidence of intestinal parasites in children who have been diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria. A prospective control study was conducted at the Pathology Department of MMDC, Multan. The study included a total of 150 children, both from government and private schools. The children were divided into two groups: group A comprised 80 children diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria, and group B included 70 healthy children. Group A was assessed for intestinal infections, and those with parasites were given anti-parasitic therapy. The outcomes were then evaluated. Out of the participants in group A, 18 (22.5%) had intestinal parasitic infections (IPI), compared to 10 (14.2%) in group B. Although the incidence of IPI was higher in group A, the difference was not statistically significant (P=.181). Blastocystis sp. was found in 14 (17.5%) patients in group A and 10 (14.2%) in group B. The eosinophil percentage in group A was 2% (.6% - 3.7%), and in group B was 1.5% (.6% - 2.2%) (P= .045). The total IgE value in group A was 97.6 IU/mL (ranging from 29-246 IU/mL), and in group B was 31.6 IU/mL (ranging from 14.2-65.8 IU/mL) (P <.001). Patients diagnosed with IPI were treated with metronidazole; out of the 18 patients, 10 (55.5%) saw an end to their urticaria symptoms. The results of this study suggest that Blastocystis sp. and D. fragilis were the most common parasites found in children with urticaria, which can disrupt their lifestyle.
PREDICTORS AND PREVALENCE OF INACCURATE DOSING OF DIRECT ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS
Authors: MUQEET A , SAEED S , KHAN MSN
Published: October 2023

The retrospective study was conducted in tertiary care hospitals from January 2022 to June 2022 to investigate predictors and prevalence of inaccurate dosing of DOACs. The study included patients who were prescribed and taking DOAC during their admission to the hospital or before admission. The study was conducted on a total of 200 patients. Dosing appropriateness was assessed by checking if it was consistent with the AHA guidelines. 42 (21%) patients had inappropriate dosing, 25 (59.5%) were overdosed, and 17 (40.4%) were underdosed. According to univariate analysis, older age, lower CrCl, higher HAS-BLED, CHA2DS2-VASc, CCI, and prescription before admission were significantly associated with inappropriate dosing. It is concluded that inappropriate dosing, particularly under-dosing, of DOAC occurs commonly during clinical practice. DOACs should be prescribed carefully in outpatient settings and patients with renal dysfunction.
Studies on the root distribution pattern of Bael
Authors: Misra K. , Jaiswal H.
Published: October 2023

The studies on the root distribution pattern of nine year old bearing seedling trees of Bael were carried out during spring season of 1997 at Horticultural Research Centre, Patharchatta of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. The results showed significant variation in distribution pattern of various categories of roots. The maximum concentration of active roots was observed at 60-120 cm radial distance from the tree trunk and at 0-20 cm depth from the ground level. Therefore, the irrigation water and fertilizers should be applied in the area of maximum active root concentration and deep digging of basins should be avoided.
Threatened plants of Bundelkhand region
Authors: Datt Bhaskar , Rana T. , Jha S. , Rao R.
Published: October 2023

The present paper deals with 20 threatened species of Bundelkhand region. Each species is provided with a brief information on habit, distribution, main causes of threat and status according to new IUCN Red List criteria.
CAUSALITY ANALYSIS OF SUCCESS IN BUILDING CREATIVE ENTERPRISES WITH ECONOMIC KNOWLEDGE: CASE STUDY OF ILLUSTRASEE SURABAYA COMMUNITY
Authors: Renowaseso Renowaseso , Radjamin Irzameingindra Putri , Wibowo Joshi Maharani
Published: October 2023

This research aims to determine whether economic knowledge can influence success in building the profession of creative actors. This research is based on distributing questionnaires to the Illustrate creative community, SURABAYA branch. The analysis used is qualitative descriptive with a phenomenological model on the questionnaire answers. Then, the data is processed using the voyant tool instrument. From the research, the result is that artists with basic economic knowledge can sell their artwork.
BREAST CANCER TREATMENT IN GENETIC MUTATION CARRIERS: SURGICAL TREATMENT, PROPHYLACTIC MASTECTOMY
Authors: TOKOÇİN Merve , YİĞİTBAŞ Hakan , ÇELİK Atilla
Published: October 2023

Objective:Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women, and risk-reducing treatments have gained importance in recent years with the detection of genetic mutations.
Method: Patients who underwent prophylactic mastectomy in our clinic between January 2018 and January 2023 were evaluated retrospectively. Surgical procedures performed on all patients, complications developing secondary to the surgery, the time of sending the patients to adjuvant treatment, the necessity of secondary operation, and disease-free survival were evaluated.
Results: In 4 of the 15 patients with genetic mutations who underwent prophylactic mastectomy, this surgery was performed before tumor formation. Complications such as capsular contracture, skin necrosis and nipple necrosis developed in 6 patients, and reoperation was required in 4 patients. In the follow-up of all patients, oncological principles were adhered to, and no recurrence or metastasis was observed in any of them.
Conclusion:With the expansion of the genetic mutation panel, patients have started to gain time, and as physicians, we need to guide these people in accordance with oncological principles. Prophylactic mastectomy is the method we recommend in this study for tumor-free survival.
The Relationship Leadership Style, Stress and Work Motivation with Organizational Commitment of Teachers of Children with Special Needs in Special Schools in Jambi Province
Authors: Ridwan Ridwan , Latif Mukhtar , Risnita Risnita
Published: October 2023

organizational commitment of teachers of children with special needs in special schools, both partially and simultaneously. This research is quantitative research using a survey method carried out at State Special Schools in Jambi Province. The population is 106 people and the sample uses random sampling. The hypothesis in this research is: leadership, stress, work motivation and organizational commitment of teachers of children with special needs have a significant relationship, both partially and simultaneously, to Teacher Organizational Commitment. Hypothesis testing uses Pearson Product Moment Correlation technique analysis and multiple regression, with an alpha significance level of 5 percent (α=0.05). This research produced findings in detail, there is a direct relationship between leadership style (X1), stress (X2), and work motivation (X3) with organizational commitment Teacher of Children with Special Needs. Based on the results of analytical calculations, the calculated t value was obtained (29.065). >t table (2.68), so H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. Leadership style, stress and work motivation have a significant relationship with the organizational commitment of teachers of children with special needs. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that the variables of leadership style, stress and work motivation make a significant contribution to the organizational commitment of teachers of children with special needs.
Factors Affecting Non-Performing Loans of Commercial Banks in Malaysia
Authors: Haji Md Isa Intan Suhaila Maulad , Mohamed Sadique Raziah Bi , Alias Norhayati , Hasniza Haron Noor
Published: October 2023

With the economy’s growth, the banking industry expands, and the competitiveness intensifies with the increased number of banks. Nevertheless, its non-payment also leads to huge losses for banks and the country. One of the critical determinants of the banking sector's performance is the loans advanced to get the profit. Therefore, the loans and their repayments are used as the comparison. Specifically, banks note their repayments seriously, and those default loans are declared non-performing loans (NPLs). Thus, NPL indicates a country’s banking system’s health. This study investigates the factors influencing Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in the commercial banking sector of Malaysia from 2012 to 2021. NPLs are considered a crucial indicator of the banking system's health and the overall economic health of a country. The study examines the relationship between bank-specific and macroeconomic factors and their impact on NPLs. The bank-specific factors analyzed are loan-to-deposit ratios, capital adequacy ratios, and bank size. In contrast, macroeconomic factors are unemployment, inflation, and gross domestic product. Data were collected from published annual reports, the World Bank website, and DataStream navigators for ten years from 2012 to 2021, involving 26 commercial banks in Malaysia. Data analysis includes Descriptive Analysis, Correlation, Multicollinearity, and Multiple Regression Analysis using SPSS version 20 software. The result indicates that loan-to-deposit ratio, bank size, unemployment rate, and gross domestic product significantly impact the NPLs in the Malaysian Commercial Banks industry. Meanwhile, the capital adequacy ratio and inflation rate did not affect the NPLs in Malaysia.
Autoetnografia feminista negra dialogada: referência de epistemologias possíveis
Authors: Silva Joselina da , Euclides Maria Simone
Published: October 2023

Este artigo trata-se de um exercício teórico em diálogo com diversos(as) autores(as) de diferentes áreas do conhecimento que tecem a autoetnografia enquanto proposta teórica e metodológica de pesquisa. Desta forma, temos nos valido da autoetnografia como proposta teórica, metodológica e analítica para falarmos de racismo, sexismo e diversas outras formas de opressão, sofridas por pessoas negras, sobretudo no âmbito da Educação. Apresentamos o recorte autoetnográfico discutido por nós: mulheres negras, professoras e doutoras atuando em universidades públicas federais. Neste sentido, elencamos temas/problemáticas em torno do nosso campo teórico de investigação e ação, situados em uma perspectiva interseccional feminista negra dialogada. Nosso objetivo é então propiciar uma maior aproximação deste tema a uma plateia brasileira, acadêmica ou não, que deseje alcançar o atual estado das reflexões sobre esta metodologia. Estamos seguras de que este trabalho não esgota ainda as visitas que estamos fazendo a vários(as) autores(as) que se dedicam ao tema. Esta é, portanto, uma discussão que não pode ser denominada de exaustiva e definitiva sobre autoetnografia em português. É um princípio de diálogo que, auguramos, possa vir a ser complementado por nós e outras(os) pesquisadoras(res).
Aproximações do pensamento de Achile Mbembe a partir da obra Crítica da Razão Negra
Authors: Campos Margarida Cassia
Published: October 2023

O objetivo do presente texto é discutir os pontos centrais de Crítica da Razão Negra e evidenciar que o denominado pensamento em travessia e em circulação, defendido por Achille Mbembe, apresenta questões fundamentais para se refletir sobre como o eurocentrismo configura-se como um conjunto de epistemologias de autoenclausuramento e autocontemplação, já que não reconhece e, mais ainda, desmerece outras formas de conhecimento. Para tanto pautou-se em uma pesquisa do tipo qualitativa em um esforço para unir o autor a sua obra considerando as múltiplas complexidades de ser estar intelectuais do sul epistêmico global em um mundo onde a ciência reconhecida é a do norte epistêmico. Como procedimento metodológico, o caminho escolhido passou por uma leitura cuidadosa da obra Crítica da Razão Negra, sistematização das ideias principais e organização do texto final. A problemática da discussão parte da contextualização de percepções de mundo eurocentradas e do esforço de ofertar novas miradas decoloniais em especial para a compreensão socioespacial do continente africano.
Teoria crítica e sociedade civil: rumo à democratização
Authors: Silva Martins Luci Helena
Published: October 2023

O objetivo dessa pesquisa é estabelecer diálogo entre sociedade civil, teoria crítica e o sentido da democratização no Brasil. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa de fonte documental, de fundo teórico-conceitual, baseada em pesquisa bibliográfica de categorias analíticas dentro e além dos binômios “capital x trabalho” e “público x privado”. A teoria crítica foi mobilizada para explicar o desenvolvimento seletivo pelo qual se dá o acesso à cidadania e ao Estado Democrático de Direito pelos grupos vulneráveis. A noção de sociedade civil deu vida às antigas noções de libertação nacional, que haviam perdido força com a crise da democracia e do socialismo real, reacendendo ideias de autogestão e autonomia nas antigas colônias, refletindo a luta política do lado periférico do sistema-mundo. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam para a necessidade de “cidadania para além da existente” (Alvarez, Dagnino e Escobar, 2000), e para os limites da democracia no Brasil (Biroli, 2018), desafiando-nos a continuar os estudos sobre a temática para favorecer o protagonismo social.
Posse versus poder: as terras indígenas e a geração de conflitos
Authors: Carvalho Nicole Stephanie Florentino de Sousa , Frota Antônio Jackson Alcântara , Cardoso Gil Célio de Castro
Published: October 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo explanar acerca da relação estabelecida entre “posse” e “poder” no contexto das terras indígenas no Brasil como causa geradora de conflitos. Esta é uma discussão pertinente, pois esses pressupostos se infundem desde a colonização do país e repercutem até a atualidade. A metodologia utilizada foi a indutiva, valendo-se do método histórico descritivo e da pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Apresentou-se um breve apanhado da trajetória dos povos indígenas no Brasil, a fim de fundamentar a argumentação sobre o itinerário de desapropriação territorial e cultural dessas etnias, valendo-se também por ressaltar os marcos constitucionais orientadores de seus direitos. A partir desse contexto, foram destrinchadas algumas das significâncias por trás dos termos “posse” e “poder” no tocante da terra, trazendo à tona, como resultado, a sua consequente relação no âmbito das terras indígenas, como sendo causa geradora de conflitos. Ademais, observou-se nesse contexto a contradição na efetividade constitucional. Conclui-se que a posse da terra tornar-se-á um direito originário dos povos indígenas, todavia, as forças de poder dominante exercem o domínio, inclusive, sobre os regulamentos legais e constitucionais. Contudo, a resistência dos povos indígenas, somada aos esforços de outros, representa significativo meio de sustentação no embate das forças.
Educação para um projeto histórico vincular: compreendendo o feixe humanização e cultura
Authors: Santos Jessyca Eiras Jatobá , Ferreira Jaqueline Rodrigues
Published: October 2023

O objetivo do presente trabalho é promover uma investigação acerca dos pressupostos culturais e paradigmáticos que sustentam a desumanização e objetificação dos sujeitos para, a partir disso, refletirmos acerca de uma educação libertadora por meio da cultura e de uma postura crítica em relação a ela. Por meio de um recorte de pensamento decolonial e uma pesquisa bibliográfica, procuraremos problematizar o conjunto de crenças e valores que sustentam as relações de dominação, evidenciando neste processo a importância de um projeto histórico/cultural vincular – enquanto contraposição e fonte de inspiração, presente nas comunidades tradicionais. Nesse sentido, procuraremos refletir a respeito da centralidade da cultura, com especial foco na cultura popular, para o exercício de uma educação humanizadora. Ressaltamos que tal educação deve integrar a liberdade no nível individual e social desvinculando suas práticas e conteúdos dos conjuntos de práticas e conteúdos provenientes do padrão colonizador, conectando a educação ao povo e às subjetividades e àquilo que da interação humana pode emergir conectando as liberdades.
Inner functions as strongly extreme points: stability properties
Authors: Dyakonov Konstantin M.
Published: October 2023

Given a Banach space \(\mathcal X\), let \(x\) be a point in ball\((\mathcal X)\), the closed unit ball of \(\mathcal X\). We say that \(x\) is a strongly extreme point of ball\((\mathcal X)\) if it has the following property: for every \(\varepsilon>0\) there is \(\delta>0\) such that the inequalities \(\|x\pm y\|<1+\delta\) imply, for \(y\in\mathcal X\), that \(\|y\|<\varepsilon\). We are concerned with certain subspaces of \(H^\infty\), the space of bounded holomorphic functions on the disk, that arise upon imposing finitely many linear constraints and can be viewed as small perturbations of \(H^\infty\). It is well known that the strongly extreme points of ball\((H^\infty)\) are precisely the inner functions, while the (usual) extreme points of this ball are the unit-norm functions \(f\in H^\infty\) with \(\log(1-|f|)\) non-integrable over the circle. Here we show that similar characterizations remain valid for our perturbed \(H^\infty\)-type spaces. Also, we investigate to what extent a non-inner function can differ from a strongly extreme point.
Pre-service Teachers’ Imaginary Creative Approaches to Address Students’ Erroneous Understanding of Algebraic Expressions
Authors: EROĞLU Deniz
Published: October 2023

This study examines the creative responses of pre-service mathematics teachers in their lesson plays designed to address sixth-grade students’ misconceptions about algebraic expressions. This research employs a qualitative descriptive research design, involving 78 third-year students enrolled in an elementary mathematics education program. Using lesson plays, the pre-service teachers developed hypothetical lessons that demonstrated how dialogues between teachers and students could unfold in a classroom. The research revealed that the pre-service teachers exhibited pedagogical and mathematical flexibility in addressing students’ misconceptions in algebraic expressions. While the participants did not display mathematical and pedagogical originality, they were able to create a variety of hypothetical instructional settings. This study highlights the potential of lesson plays as an effective tool to examine pre-service teachers’ creativity and explores various pedagogical approaches in their hypothetical instruction. The findings suggest that teacher education programs should include more opportunities for pre-service teachers to develop their creativity using lesson plays and for preparing them to effectively and originally address students’ misconceptions about algebraic expressions.
Evaluation of the Use of the Disease Management Platform by Family Physicians and Family Health Workers
Authors: Gökçek Mebrure Beyza , Çetin Benli Neriman
Published: October 2023

The number of people with chronic diseases in the world and in our country is increasing gradually. Managing risk factors is of great importance. For this reason, the use of various methods is being tried. Disease Management Platform (DMP) is also a method that is being used in our country for this purpose. In the study, a survey of 30 questions about DMP prepared by the researchers was applied to 217 participants. The median age of the participants was 38 (age range 26-59 years) and the median of total tenure was 14 (range 1-35 years). Of the participants, 35% were family health workers, 40.1% were family physicians, and 24.9% were family medicine specialists. Although, 46.5% of the participants thought that DMP could be useful in reducing the incidence of chronic diseases, 86.2% of them stated that requesting tests that are not performed in the Family Health Center in the DMP causes difficulties and therefore they do not find it right. With the acceleration of technological development, it is inevitable that digital systems will be used in the field of health care. We think that providing necessary training to the users and including patients in the system will increase the effectiveness of the applications.