bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estado nutricional de pacientes com neoplasias bucais, de cabeça e pescoço: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Rafael Machado Martins Higno , Andrade Pinto de Almeida Carolina , Tavares de Sá Thais , Schächter Guidoreni Angela
Published: August 2024

O câncer é um problema de saúde pública. Nas últimas décadas, o registro de câncer tem acrescido o número de novos casos. A World Health Organization (WHO) estima que taxas de câncer possam ter crescido 50% entre 2000 e 2020, passando de 10 para 15 milhões de novos casos. Quando a região acometida é a cervical e/ou a cavidade oral existem outras dificuldades enfrentadas. Um importante fator que deve ser posto em consideração é a questão nutricional e a capacidade de alimentação dos pacientes, haja vista a dificuldade de se alimentar e a consequente queda de aporte nutricional desses pacientes. Isso representa um maior risco de desnutrição entre os pacientes oncológicos. O objetivo deste estudo é estabelecer uma revisão de literatura acerca do perfil alimentar e estado nutricional de pacientes com neoplasia cervicais e bucais. Metodologia: Para a realização deste trabalho foram analisadas obras nacionais e internacionais, publicadas entre os anos de 1991 a 2020. Se tratando de uma pesquisa exploratória observacional retrospectiva de abordagem qualitativa em que foi utilizado o método da leitura analítica e comparada da literatura. Revisão: Tanto os pacientes submetidos a intervenções cirúrgicas, quanto quimioradioterápicas apresentaram alguma redução da ingesta de alimentos. A perda de peso relacionada ao câncer é bem conhecida pelo fato de contribuir para a piora do bem estar do paciente. Conclusão: Logo, é possível constatar os danos e o pior desfecho de pacientes com perda ponderal associados à doença neoplásica e apontar o prognóstico mais favorável de pacientes que recebem um acompanhamento mais efetivo e individualizado de sua dieta.
Malária e João Guimarães Rosa
Authors: Limonge de Oliveira Monteiro Thalis , Conde Sangenis Luiz Henrique
Published: August 2024

O artigo busca correlacionar as apresentações literárias de João Guimaraes Rosa ao quadro clinico malárico no conto Sarapalha. Utilizando do imaginário sertanejo, o autor foi capaz de retratar de forma fidedigna as características da malária, utilizando-se de oralidade. Através de um olhar empírico, o mesmo foi capaz de retratar a realidade brasileira da época, criando assim um registro de toda uma sapiência e processo histórico que ocorriam naquele período. Utilizando como referência principal o próprio conto, contido no livro Sagarana, foi possível traduzir para linguagem tecno-científica alguns acontecimentos do texto, junto a elucidação do processo fisiopatológico da malária. A percepção final dessa associação se encontra no encontro da fluidez do autor em equilibrar a coloquialidade e a ciência de maneira profundamente autentica, desempenhando um excelente papel de mediador entre a ciência e empiria vivida pelo próprio autor ao longo de sua vivencia.
Prospecção tecnológica de hidróxidos duplos lamelares e sua aplicação na liberação de fármacos
Authors: Santos Elenilson Rivando dos , Martins Rayne Nunes dos Santos , Gimenez Iara de Fatima
Published: August 2024

Hidróxidos duplos lamelares (HDL) são nanomateriais inorgânicos cuja estrutura é formada a partir de camadas de hidróxidos provenientes de cátions metálicos divalentes e trivalentes, que nos últimos anos vem ganhando forte destaque no desenvolvimento tecnológico, uma vez que o material apresenta forte versatilidade de aplicação. O presente artigo tem como objetivo realizar um mapeamento tecnológico das patentes que utilizam essa tecnologia e foi realizado a partir da busca por documentos na base nacional, o Instituto Nacional de Propriedade Intelectual (INPI), e nas bases internacionais WIPO, Espacenet e Derwent, no período de 2000 a dezembro de 2023. O primeiro registro ocorreu em 2000, na plataforma do WIPO, e desde então diversos documentos foram depositados, sendo a China e EUA os maiores depositantes. Por fim, tem-se que o acréscimo no número de depósitos de patentes, principalmente após 2020, foi um fator decisivo na formulação de novas tecnologias capazes de liberar medicamentos de forma mais facilitada a partir da utilização de nanomateriais à base de HDLs, o que pode ser fundamentado pelos 213 documentos encontrados para essa pesquisa.
A Comparative Study on the Corrosion Behavior of a Mild Steel in Several Beverages and Water
Authors: Qu Jerry Ziao
Published: August 2024

There are many beverages in the market. People usually choose the beverage depending on its flavor, but barely have the knowledge about its corrosivity. A systematic study was carried out to investigate the corrosion behavior of X-60 mild steel in several beverages (Coca Cola, Laoshan Cola, Qingdao beer, Kvass, Laoshan Oldenlanidawater, and Laoshan Soda) in opened and closed systems by weight loss measurement at room temperature and atmosphere pressure. The comparison for each beverage in opened and closed systems was made to understand the effect of releasing CO2 on the corrosivity. The corrosivity of tap water in the opened system was also investigated to compare with other beverages. The initial pH value and change of pH with test time was measured. The results showed all beverages tested in this study was acidic while tap water was alkaline.Compared to the opened system, each beverage had a lower corrosion rate in the closed system except for Kvass. The corrosivity of beverages and tap water decreased in the order of Kvass, Coca Cola, Laoshan Cola, Laoshan Oldenlandianwater, Laoshan soda, tap water, and Qingdao beer.
Andi Siti Nurhasanah and Her Existence as a Female Scholar, Educator, and Role Model for Students and Her Community
Authors: Kadir Ilham , Hasan Kamaruddin , Darmawati Darmawati
Published: August 2024

Throughout every era, there have always been individuals specially chosen by Allah to open the doors of goodness (mafātiih al-khaer) and close the doors of evil (maghāliq al-syarr). They act with utmost sincerity for the betterment of the community, nurturing the next generation, enriching the nation's life, and dedicating their entire lives to the field of education. Their contributions should be immortalized to serve as a memory and a guiding light for future generations. In the midst of the current crisis of role models, we intend to present the results of our research on one such figure, Andi Siti Nurhasanah, a female scholar and educator worthy of being a role model, a religious reference, and an exemplary figure for today's generation. This research is qualitative in nature, taking the form of a life story, with primary data sources derived from interviews and domain analysis. The study concludes that Andi Siti Nurhasanah has proven herself as a venerable educational scholar worthy of emulation based on several dimensions, including: (1) exemplifying respect for knowledge and honoring teachers; (2) demonstrating excellence in memorizing and preserving the entire 30 juz of the Quran; (3) making optimal use of her time, leaving no moment wasted in her life; (4) displaying dedication to her profession as an educator wherever she goes; (5) embodying a strong social spirit, marked by great generosity and a willingness to share with others.
The Political Economy of Salary Harmonization Policy and Social Equity among Public Sector Workers in Liberia
Authors: Gross Adama Aloysious , Karngar Gudlyne M. , Bailey Uriah G.
Published: August 2024

This study investigated the political economy of salary harmonization and its impact on social equity in the public sector of Liberia. The study employed a quantitative approach and data analysis was done using SPSS descriptive statistics. With a population of 72,550 active civil servant, a sample size of 296 was derived and was distributed using the simple random sampling technique Findings showed that outcome of the salary harmonization produced undesirable outcomes. The Mean for the five items in the distribution for the first specific objective was 2.004 indicative a negative feedback. This shows that the political motivation for salary harmonization was not to reduce salary inequalities and enhance salary parity as indicated by the government of Liberia. There were six items with the Mean score of 2.041 that gauged the socio-economic impacts of salary harmonization on various categories of public sector workers in Liberia. This showed that the salary harmonization process cannot account for significant positive socio-economic impacts on public sector workers in Liberia. The last specific objective ascertained the implications of salary harmonization for social equity in the public sector. From the six questionnaire items in the distribution, the Mean was 2.02 indicating that salary harmonization process in its entirety cannot account for social equity among public sector workers in Liberia. The study recommended that there is a need for greater transparency, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building measures to enhance the success and sustainability of future salary harmonization efforts.
Understanding the Drivers of Bank Lending of the Banking Sector in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) Zone
Authors: Sumelong. Nnane Eric , Emmanuel Nwahanye , Muffee Visemih William
Published: August 2024

The study has observed that despite the reforms adopted in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) countries to prevent a situation similar to the subprime crisis experienced in the 1970s, the banking sector in the CEMAC zone has remained unprofitable. With increase in globalisation across the globe, the study therefore examines the drivers of financial globalisation on bank lending of the banking sector in the CEMAC zone. Using panel data obtained from IMF Financial Development database and the World Development Indicators, the study carried out the investigation with the aid of the Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS) and Panel Quantile on Quantile regressions. The finding reveals that financial globalization and bank concentration have strong negative relationships with bank lending, while the impact of regulatory capital is inconclusive. GDP and gross fixed capital formation also exhibit negative associations with lending. Base on the findings, the study suggests that policymakers should carefully assess the effects of financial globalisation and bank concentration, promote competition and diversification in the banking sector, and prioritize policies that support macroeconomic stability and growth.
Unraveling the Importance of Indian Classical Dances on Mental Well-Being of Performers
Authors: Srivastava Nikita , Soni Priyanka , Singh Rajat , Sharma Anchal , Kumar Arun
Published: August 2024

Dance has held significant importance in Indian culture and history. It has been used as a form of artistic expression, as a means of indulging in recreation and leisure, as a medium of conveying emotions like joy during special occasions of wedding and festivities. The mental health field has also recognised the importance of dance in recent years with dance movement therapy becoming popular worldwide. Ayurveda has emphasized the power that dance holds in healing and creating inner awareness. Various Indian philosophies support the idea of dance and music being beneficial for human physical and mental health. During the Aryan period, Nritya (dance) was linked to yoga, giving it a spiritual meaning. Dance forms were utilised by the Aryans to purify and strength the mental capabilities. The seven major Indian classical dance forms are Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri and Mohiniattam. These dance forms possess three common aspects of Natya (drama), Nritta and Nritya (dance).  There exists very limited research about the importance of these traditional dance forms in terms of improving mental well-being. Even though traditionally the traditional dances were deeply rooted in spirituality and philosophy. The present paper aims to examine how classical Indian dance forms can serve as a means of improving mental well-being by thoroughly reviewing literature.
Análisis del fortalecimiento de la gestión de un centro educativo en Manaus/AM, durante el año 2023
Authors: Costa da Silva Simoneide
Published: August 2024

El año 2023 marcó un período de significativo fortalecimiento en la gestión de un centro educativo en Manaus, AM. Este proceso de fortalecimiento es el resultado de una serie de iniciativas estratégicas y acciones implementadas a lo largo del año, con el objetivo de mejorar la calidad de la enseñanza, la gestión administrativa y la participación de la comunidad escolar. En este contexto, es fundamental analizar los principales aspectos que contribuyeron a este avance. La investigación se basó en un enfoque cualitativo con un paradigma descritivo. Se establecieron criterios específicos para la selección de materiales, incluyendo relevancia temática, rigor académico y actualidad. Se incluyeron trabajos que abordaran directamente la gestión educativa y su fortalecimiento, seleccionando estudios publicados en revistas científicas de alto impacto y libros de autores reconocidos en la área. Se priorizaron investigaciones publicadas en los últimos diez años, sin excluir textos clásicos que siguen siendo fundamentales para la comprensión teórica. En cuanto a los criterios de exclusión, se descartaron materiales que no se centraban en la gestión educativa o cuya relevancia para el contexto específico de Manaus era limitada, así como estudios que no cumplían con estándares mínimos de rigor metodológico y académico. La combinación de estos criterios garantizó una base teórica robusta y pertinente para el análisis de la gestión educativa en el centro de Manaus. Además, permitió identificar las mejores prácticas y los desafíos específicos del contexto local, ofreciendo así una guía para el fortalecimiento de la gestión educativa en la región.
distinção entre morte efetiva e morte possível em Ser e Tempo
Authors: Carvalho Amanda Victória Milke Ferraz de
Published: August 2024

Este artigo é um extrato de projeto de pesquisa de mestrado, e tem, por isso, caráter tematizante e problematizante. O tema em questão é o fenômeno da morte em Ser e Tempo, de Martin Heidegger (1889-1976), em que procede à analítica do ente “que nós mesmos somos”. É uma tese fundamental de seu pensamento que nosso modo de ser, existência, é radicalmente distinto do modo de ser de que a metafísica tradicionalmente se ocupou, existentia ou efetividade. Segundo o filósofo, a tradição metafísica tornou equivalente o sentido de ser e a realidade efetiva, ou, nos termos recuperados pelo autor, subsistência. Com isso, a ontologia tradicional não apreendeu ou reconheceu o modo de ser da existência, próprio ao ente de pura possibilidade. Nosso problema é entender como o filósofo interpreta o fenômeno da morte, a partir dessa distinção. O propósito geral da analítica existencial é o estabelecimento de uma ontologia fundamental. Para isso, é necessário ao menos uma vez apreender o ente que somos em seu todo. No caso do fenômeno da morte, isso significa apreender esse ente em seu final. O ser-aí “atinge” o seu todo quando chega ao seu “fim”, isto é, quando “morre”. Compreendido no horizonte da efetividade, o fenômeno da morte é inapreensível e inexperienciável, implicando a impossibilidade da apreensão do ser-todo. O ente caracterizado pelo modo de ser da existência, porém, – nomeado “ser-aí” – é um ente marcado pela possibilidade, não pela efetividade. Logo, o fenômeno da morte precisa ser apreendido desde esse horizonte. A possibilidade desse ente poder-ser-todo, diz Heidegger, depende de interpretar a morte como possibilidade, em sentido ontológico, no caráter existencial do ser-para-a-morte. Nosso objetivo é clarificar esse contexto de problemas na difícil lida com tal fenômeno. Isso exige esclarecer conceitos como existência, subsistência, ser-todo, morte. Essa empresa poderá lograr clareza sobre a distinção entre a morte possível e a morte efetiva.
A Review On Revolutionizing Waste Water Collection and Recycling Processes with IoT
Authors: Aviksha Hegde  , Anvesh M S  , Ashik S  , Archana N  , Dr. Pradeep V
Published: August 2024

This paper provides an extensive review of IoT-driven solutions addressing critical challenges in sectors like wastewater treatment, agriculture, waste management, e-waste recycling, and water quality monitoring. Innovative models leverage IoT technology for real-time monitoring, control, and optimization. Examples include an industrial IoT cloud-based model for wastewater treatment, sensor integration in aquaculture systems for improved resource management, and intelligent waste collection systems in smart cities. The review identifies gaps and opportunities for advancements, highlighting the importance of real-time data collection, cloud-based analytics, and machine learning for informed decision- making in environmental and resource management
IoT Systems Based Microgrid: A Review
Authors: Agam Kumar  , Prakash Narayan Tiwari
Published: August 2024

Smart microgrids, as the foundations of the future smart grid, combine distinct Internet of Things (IoT) designs and technologies for applications that are designed to create, regulate, monitor, and protect the microgrid (MG), particularly as the IoT develops and evolves on a daily basis. A smart MG is a small grid that may operate individually or in tandem with the electric grid, and it is ideal for institutional, commercial, and industrial consumers, as well as urban and rural societies. A MG can operate in two methods (stand-alone and grid-connected), with the ability to transition between modes due to local grid faults, planned maintenance, expansions, deficits and failures in the host system, and other factors. Energy storage is the process of storing and converting energy that can be used for a variety of purposes, including voltage and frequency management, power backup, and cost optimization. IoT is designed to deliver solutions for optimal energy management, security protocols, control methods, and applications in the MG, with numerous distributed energy resources (DER) and interconnected loads. The use of IoT architecture for MG operations and controls is discussed in this research. With the use of power grid equipment and IoT-enabled technology
Mental health of intellectually gifted individuals: Investigating the nonlinearity of the relationship between intelligence and general mental health
Authors: Czerwiński Stanisław K. , Atroszko Paweł A. , Konarski Roman
Published: August 2024

Background

Despite intelligence being generally related to better mental health, individuals with extremely high levels of intelligence (also often referred to as gifted) are frequently viewed to be socially maladjusted, emotionally unstable, and eccentric. Although this view has existed for decades, the scientific data on this subject are highly inconsistent and suffer from several methodological limitations.

Participants and procedure

In this study, to test whether the relationship between general intelligence and general mental health is nonlinear in such a way that at extreme values of intelligence the relationship turns from positive to negative the data from eight waves of the 1970 British Cohort Study (BCS70) were used (N range from 2,870 to 7,984), with intelligence being assessed at age 10, and mental health being assessed with several different measures at ages 16, 26, 30, 34, 42, 46 and 50. Quadratic regression, as well as spline regression, which divides the dataset into intervals, creates a separate regression for each interval and then smooths out the breakpoints, was used for analyses.

Results

The results showed that the nonlinear models generally fit the data better than the corresponding linear models.

Conclusions

At high values of intelligence, individuals might begin to experience unique issues affecting their mental health, despite their mental health being at potentially the same or higher level than those with average intelligence. Intellectually gifted individuals have a large potential to have a positive impact on the functioning of the whole society. Recognizing and understanding their problems may prove to be of great importance.
BLACK WOMEN IN HEAD POSITIONS
Authors: Do Perpétuo Socorro Lima de Sousa Maria
Published: August 2024

To check the way used by black women step into the professional space and assume the leadership positions, what kind of problems, devaluation and discrimination these women face. No difference by gender or race issue? Lay hold of popular knowledge that are seeking scientific slant as the research advances in this direction and do “deep diving” seeking confirmation of this knowledge is the spot we can ascertain from that “warrior-women” who faced this challenge and confirmed by the Institute of Economic Research (IPEA p. 3/2008). Regarding to the family, one of the main indicators to identify the changes and continuities in equality, especially between men and women - are us data over head of-family, grew up from 19.7% in 1993 to 28.8% in 2006. Nowadays there is much talk on diversity including gender, although this picture has not been painted, always like that, a short time ago the Brazilian colonial economy based on large rural properties and hand-slave labor gave little attention to formal education for men and none for women. The isolation, social stratification and patriarchal family relations favored a power structure based on unbounded authority of men landowners. Some changes only occurred after the arrival of the Portuguese Brazilian royal family, according Alves (2010): International migrations and economic diversification has increased the demand for education, which was seen as an instrument for social strata by intermediate. This brings the first impressions of the research that has as its background the woman ahead of sectors at a public institution at the time did not find projects to translate the expectations of professional mothers, wives, responsible for elderly parents or in moments of physical frailty and physiological, we expect to contribute to building political support that the woman is in a leading position and ahead of-other-fronts of-family or social work.
A eutanásia animal enquanto política pública de controle da leishmaniose no Brasil
Authors: Rodrigues Larissa , Rafagnin Thiago Ribeiro
Published: August 2024

O presente trabalho tem como tema a eutanásia nos casos de leishmaniose animal dentro da política pública atual brasileira. O desenvolvimento do relacionamento entre seres humanos e demais espécies animais no pós-humanismo propiciou novas reflexões acerca dos papéis de cada sujeito na nossa sociedade atual. E isso refletiu no mundo do direito, possibilitando discutir sobre os direitos dos animais. Entretanto, mesmo com a proteção animal assegurada pela Constituição Federal, percebe-se ainda problemas atuais provenientes de um pensamento obsoleto das instituições sociais. Assim, entram nesse cenário os cães, que são considerados os principais reservatórios da leishmaniose, mas não são reconhecidos como sujeitos de direito pelo Estado e, por isso, sofrem medidas drásticas com a atual política no combate à referida zoonose. É nesse contexto então, que este trabalho busca analisar de forma crítica quais são as implicações jurídicas da eutanásia como política pública adotada para controle da leishmaniose a partir de uma perspectiva tanto ética como filosófica. Dessa forma, a metodologia utilizada foi a revisão integrativa de literatura a partir de uma abordagem qualitativa, bem como foi feito uma pesquisa bibliográfica e jurisprudencial sobre o tema. Por fim, tem-se a exposição das considerações finais sobre a pesquisa, as impressões e as análises feitas durante o trabalho.
Bio-Based Materials: The Next Frontier in Green Chemistry for Sustainable Packaging
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, Vishwa Bharti Women CollegE, Rainwari Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, Pattoo Tahir Ahmad
Published: August 2024

The contemporary discourse on sustainable packaging has spurred a paradigm shift in the materials employed for this crucial facet of modern living. This article delves into the realm of bio-based materials, positioning them as the vanguard in the realm of green chemistry for sustainable packaging. It navigates through the principles of green chemistry, providing an insightful overview of bio-based materials and their applications in the packaging industry. The exploration extends to the forefront of genetic engineering advancements, showcasing how it contributes to the development of bio-based materials with enhanced properties. From examining the challenges and solutions to assessing the environmental impact and consumer perceptions, this article comprehensively analyzes the current landscape. Market trends, innovations, and future directions are scrutinized, encapsulating a holistic understanding of the pivotal role bio-based materials play in the sustainable packaging narrative. As society gravitates towards eco-conscious choices, this article serves as a guide to comprehend, appreciate, and contribute to the transformative journey towards greener, more sustainable packaging solutions.
OPTIMIZATION OF STEEL PROFILE DIMENSIONS AND BOLT CONNECTIONS IN INTAKE STRUCTURES FOR ENHANCED STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
Authors: Costa Anthony , Adhitya Bimo Brata , Sadila Yunira , Rosidawani Rosidawani
Published: August 2024

Intake structures are facilities for clean water supply situated along riverbanks. These structures are reinforced concrete with pile foundations, and the intake structure comprises a profiled steel frame serving as the upper column-beam framework. The implementation of steel structures demands a high level of precision, particularly in designing connections between sectional steel beams and columns. This study, therefore, aims to determine the optimal dimensions for steel profiles by referring to the design of bolt connections as specified in SNI 1729-2020, particularly for steel beam columns subjected to pump loads and load combinations. The analysis concludes that all three material types meet the safety criteria, with a structural ratio value of ≤ 1 and structural deflection within the allowable limits. Additionally, after assessing the steel column and beam sections' capacity to bear pump loads, it was determined that the optimal bolt connection involved 8 bolts of 24 mm diameter. The ideal supplementary steel plate connection required a plate thickness of 13 mm.
How Doctoral Chicanas Resist White Supremacist Political Erasure Through Muxerista Mentoring
Authors: Garcia Josie , Gonzales Gloria , Estrada Olga
Published: August 2024

Latinas in graduate education remain underrepresented as doctoral recipients. During 2014-15, only 7.3 percent of Latinas had received doctoral degrees compared to White (66.7%), Asian (12.7%), and Black (10.3%) women (National Center of Education Statistics 2016). Latina students experience the doctoral socialization process of cultural dissonance, which conflicts with their own ethnic or racial identity. As doctoral Chicanas, we resist academia’s values of “individualism, competition, and emotional detachment” (Ibarra 2001, 101). During an isolating COVID-19 pandemic and a white supremacist political climate, we have managed to persevere against the odds. We have informally developed the process of Muxerista mentoring (Revilla 2004) by coming together to plan the annual MAS K-12 training program. We share our multi-generational testimonios to explore the multiple worlds we navigate while in our programs as nontraditional Chicanas learning and teaching in higher education. We argue that Muxerista mentorship is a genuine reciprocal connection and a commitment to building critical conciencia and collective transformation. Creating a Chicana feminist mentoring space that honors and values our unique experiences navigating a eurocentric education system. Through testimonio, we tease out our survival strategies and what nurtures our vision as activist scholars.
I See You: A Dual Testimonio of The Latina Doctoral Experience
Authors: Cortes Kennedy Alyssa , Jimenez Perez Melinda
Published: August 2024

This article is a dual testimonio of the doctoral experiences of two Latina doctoral candidates. It focuses on the context of the Hispanic community and the lack of Hispanic female representation in academia. It examines the influence of colonialism, sexism, racism, and socioeconomic disadvantages throughout their journey. These testimonios are a raw reflection of the struggle as a female, academic scholar, and human being within a boxed academic society.
Gifted Programming Identification Procedures: A Hidden Curriculum
Authors: Boley Vicki
Published: August 2024

What is giftedness? Centering research on Diné (Navajo) perceptions of giftedness (Hartley 1991), this paper posits that gifted programming identification procedures often epitomize a unique and dangerous hidden curriculum founded on White, Westernized narratives surrounding intelligence. Drawing from theory on critical positionality (Johnson-Bailey 2012) and hope (Duncan-Andrade 2009), two tables are presented: one to examine hokey versus critical gifted programming practices, and one to examine dehumanizing versus humanizing gifted identification procedures, with corresponding implications and questions to consider further. Toward decolonizing the field of gifted education, these tables are intended to generate discussion on what happens when diverse ways of conceptualizing giftedness decenter Western ways of understanding, informing, and ordering the field of gifted education.
ANEMIA HEMOLÍTICA EM CÃO: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Godinho Bruno da Cunha , Melo Cristiane Maria Fernandes de
Published: August 2024

A Anemia Hemolítica Imunomediada (AHIM) é uma doença causada pela destruição das hemácias pelo sistema imune do animal, sendo classificada em primária (idiopática) ou em secundária (adquirida), e caso seja idiopática torna-se necessário o tratamento com intuito de suprimir o sistema imune, impedindo que ocorra hemólise, permitindo que o animal estabilize o hematócrito próximo a sua normalidade, e caso seja secundária, é necessário solucionar a causa base para depois entrar com a terapia imunossupressora. Diante disso, o presente artigo aborda sobre um caso de anemia hemolítica imunomediada em uma cadela uma cadela, Shih tzu, castrada, com quatro anos de idade, pesando 5,4kg, atendida na clínica Veterinária Aristeu Faria e Veterinários – Minas Gerais, localizada na cidade de Varginha. Durante o exame físico foram observados apatia, icterícia na região abdominal e nas mucosas oral e ocular, e também escore corporal 3, fraqueza e taquicardia. Para diagnóstico o animal foi submetido a realização de hemograma e ultrassonografia. Com os resultados obtidos e relatados abaixo, iniciou-se o tratamento com prednisolona (3mg/kg), a fim de causar imunossupressão no organismo do animal, pois havia suspeita clínica de AHIM, com melhora clínica. Conclui-se que o médico veterinário pode encontrar dificuldades para fechar o diagnóstico de AHIM, sendo importante identificar se a causa é primária ou secundária. Com o diagnóstico fechado precocemente, aumenta-se as chances de sucesso no tratamento do animal.
PENGARUH INISIASI MENYUSU DINI TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN ASI EKSKUSIF
Authors:   STIKes Bahrul Ulum Jombang, Indonesia, Stianto Mitayakuna , Fitriana Alfira ,   STIKes Bahrul Ulum Jombang, Indonesia, Fatma Inge Devita ,   STIKes Bahrul Ulum Jombang, Indonesia, Bachtiar Ayu Mayhesa Gumilang Rizki ,   Mahasiswa D3 Kebidanan STIKES Bahrul Ulum Jombang, Indonesia
Published: August 2024

ntroduction: Early initiation of breastfeeding (IMD) is the process of breastfeeding the baby immediately after birth, where the baby is allowed to find the mother's nipple alone (not offered the nipple). IMD will greatly assist in the continuation of exclusive breastfeeding. The success factor is also strongly influenced by the attitude, knowledge and motivation of the midwife/doctor of the labor helper. The failure factor in the implementation of IMD is influenced by several factors, among others, the birth mother faces many obstacles to perform IMD on the baby who is born at the place of delivery, the lack of support provided by the family, as well as the number of mothers who have not been equipped with sufficient knowledge about the benefits of IMD implementation. Objective: to determine the effect of early breastfeeding initiation on the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Methods: literature review was conducted based on issues, methodology, similarities and research proposals. Results: Of the 10 studies used, 1 of them used analytic methods and 6 others used cross sectional methods and 3 others used case control. Conclusion: IMD affects the success of exclusive breastfeeding.
Snow thermal conductivity controls future winter carbon emissions in shrub-tundra
Authors: Rutherford Johnny , Rutter Nick , Wake Leanne , Cannon Alex
Published: August 2024

Abstract. The Arctic winter is disproportionately vulnerable to climate warming and approximately 1700 Gt of carbon stored in high latitude permafrost ecosystems is at risk of degradation in the future due to enhanced microbial activity. Few studies have been directed at high-latitude cold season land-atmosphere processes and it is suggested that the contribution of winter season greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes to the annual carbon budget may have been underestimated. Snow, acting as a thermal blanket, influences Arctic soil temperatures during winter and parameters such as snow effective thermal conductivity (Keff) are not well constrained in land surface models which impacts our ability to accurately simulate wintertime soil carbon emissions. A point-model version of the Community Land Model (CLM5.0) forced by an ensemble of NA-CORDEX (North American Coordinated Regional Downscaling Experiment) future climate realisations (RCP 4.5 and 8.5) indicates that median winter CO2 emissions will have more than tripled by the end of the century (2066–2096) under RCP 8.5 and using a Keff parameterisation which is more representative of Arctic snowpack. Implementing this Keff parameterisation increases simulated winter CO2 in the latter half of the century (2066–2096) by 130 % and CH4 flux by 50 % under RCP 8.5 compared to the widely used default Keff parameterisation. The influence of snow Keff parameterisation within CLM5.0 on future simulated CO2 and CH4 is at least as significant, if not more so, than climate variability from a range of NA-CORDEX projections to 2100. Furthermore, CLM5.0 simulations show that enhanced future air and soil temperatures increases the duration of the early winter (Sept–Oct) zero-curtain, a crucial period of soil carbon emissions, by up to a month and recent increases in both zero-curtain and winter CO2 emissions appear set to continue to 2100. Modelled winter soil temperatures and carbon emissions demonstrate the importance of climate mitigation in preventing a significant increase in winter carbon emissions from the Arctic in the future.
Simulated vibration characterization of the aero-turbine engine vibration isolation system under broadband random excitation
Authors: Peng Huawen , Zou Bo , Yang Jingyun , Fu Rong , Ding Xingwu , Zhang Da , Bin Guangfu
Published: August 2024

Abstract. Aiming at the actual demand of wide-frequency vibration isolation and low-frequency shock resistance of the vibration isolation system for complex external excitation of the aircraft turboprop engine. The dynamic performance of a certain type of turbo-propeller engine vibration isolation system at a 1.5–2000 Hz vibration frequency is investigated by combining simulations and experimental research. Firstly, an equivalent test device for the vibration isolation system of an aircraft turboprop engine is designed, and the reliability of the device structure is verified by finite-element analysis. Then, based on the trial model, sweep frequency vibration tests in three vibration directions are carried out, and the vibration isolation performance of the vibration isolation system under random excitation is analyzed. Finally, the transfer functions of the vibration isolation system in three vibration directions are calculated, and the vibration amplification of the vibration isolation system subjected to low-frequency resonance is analyzed. It provides a test basis and idea for the optimization design of the aero-engine vibration isolation system.
Earthquake insurance in Iran: solvency of local insurers in light of current market practices
Authors: Ghafory-Ashtiany Mohsen , Motamed Hooman
Published: August 2024

Abstract. Owing to its geographical position within one of the most seismically active zones globally, Iran has experienced numerous historically impactful earthquakes. To finance a part of these losses and reconstruction expenses, earthquake insurance has been offered as a rider on fire insurance policies by Iranian insurers. This mechanism, if operated well, can substantially contribute to disaster risk management. On the other hand, if the pricing and management of catastrophe risk lack sound, risk-modeling-based practices, it might add to the problems and act to the detriment of disaster risk management. In this paper, we first compare the current earthquake insurance pricing and risk management in the Iranian insurance industry to a state-of-the-art insurance regulation in the European Union (Solvency II). Then, we examine the consequences of following each approach in terms of business profitability and viability by conducting a numerical analysis on a hypothetical portfolio of property risks in Iran. In so doing, a seismic risk model has been developed by adopting the Earthquake Model of the Middle East (EMME) and a peer-reviewed vulnerability model and by developing an exposure model for residential dwellings in Iran. The results suggest that modeled earthquake premium rates are about 5 times larger than the rates currently used in the market. Furthermore, a comparison between solvency capital calculated following the methods specified by the European Solvency II policy and the Iranian Directive 69 indicates a visible underestimation of earthquake solvency capital by the Iranian insurers. It seems that maintaining the current insurance pricing and risk management practices in Iran will probably lead to a substantial accumulation of earthquake risk for domestic firms and eventually endanger the solvency of these companies in the event of large-scale earthquake losses in the future.
Regional Characteristics of shape and stagnation of rainfall in Japan using Radar/Raingauge Analyzed Precipitation product
Authors: Ohya Yuta , Yamada Tomohito J.
Published: August 2024

Abstract. Recently, floods and sediment disasters caused by line-shaped rainbands (LRBs) have increased in frequency following events such as the torrential rainfall around Tokyo of September 2015, which flooded the Kinu River, Japan. During this event, the shape of the rainfall area matched the topology of the river basin, causing water levels to rise rapidly and resulting in a serious disaster. Therefore, the shape and duration of heavy rainfall patterns are critical factors that must be considered for flood prevention. In this study, we examined features of LRBs in river basins across Japan using long-term radar raingauge data, and investigated relationships between rainfall intensity, shape, duration, and quantity.
Awareness of Research Data Management Practices at University Libraries in Pakistan: Required Skills, Infrastructure, and Challenges
Authors: Sajjad Muhammad , Ahmad Khurshid
Published: August 2024

This study examines librarians' views on research data management values, skills, infrastructure, challenges, and incentive factors, as well as RDM practices at Pakistani university libraries. This study observed university libraries in Punjab province and Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city, on research data management (RDM) understanding and use. The study inspects librarians' knowledge, abilities, infrastructure, and RDM challenges. We gathered the data from a poll of university chief librarians in Punjab province and Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. We designed an online questionnaire to survey 114 university library professionals. We collected data from 101 chief librarians or head librarians in degree-granting institutions located in Punjab province and Islamabad, the capital. We descriptively analysed the data using SPSS v. 20. The results show knowledge and education gaps, budgetary constraints, cultural barriers, and technological challenges. Punjab province and Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city, require focused training, infrastructure improvements, and open data promotion to enhance research data management. The study results confirmed that efficient research data management is crucial for maintaining research integrity, reproducibility, storage, dissemination, and conservation. Librarians need technological skills, data management strategy, legal and ethical knowledge, and instructional ability, according to the study. It also highlights digital archives, data management tools, and network security for research data management. We identified issues with information professionals' skills, library infrastructure, human resources, and technology. These findings suggest that university administrators and donor organisations must regularly and effectively offer LIS professionals training and development. RDM resources, data analysis and visualization tools, data storage, security, research data sharing platforms, documentation and metadata, access permissions, and data literacy training should be considered. This is Pakistan's first study to investigate RDM techniques and their use in university libraries. The research aims to improve research data management procedures and regulations at higher education institutions in Punjab province and Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city.
The Influence of Adding LDPE-g-AO Compatibilizer on the Properties of Polyethylene/Polyamide Blends
Authors: Barita Aritonang  , Ahmad Hafizullah Ritonga  , Karnirius Harefa  , Herlina  , Dicky Yuswardi Wiratma
Published: August 2024

Background: The primary reason for the immiscibility of polyethylene (PE) and polyamide (PA) lies in their differing polarities and surface tension energies. Objective: This study aims to investigate the impact of LDPE-g-AO compatibilizer on PE/PA blends. Method: The method employed involves blending using an internal mixer. Results: SEM analysis reveals that the morphology of PE/PA blends without LDPE-g-AO compatibilizer is non-homogeneous and incompatible. However, the addition of 2% LDPE-g-AO compatibilizer results in improved compatibility of the PE/PA blend, characterized by homogeneous and compatible surface adhesion properties, with no visible voids. Conclusion: In conclusion, this research underscores the effectiveness of LDPE-g-AO compatibilizer in bridging two previously immiscible polymers, PE and PA, thereby enhancing their overall compatibility
Analysis of Ambon City Community Interest in Investment in Government Securities (SBN) Perspective of Theory of Planned Behaviour
Authors: Laisila Maya , Purimahua Sarlotha Yuliana
Published: August 2024

The increasing number of capital market investors is a potential government funding source. However, the single investor identification (SID) data from PT Custodian Sentral Efek Indonesia (KSEI) shows that the number of Ambon City investors is only 0.03% nationally, especially investors in Government Securities instruments (SBN). In response to the gap that occurred, this research was conducted to analyze Ambon City's investment interest in government securities and examine the psychological and social factors underlying Ambon City's interest in investing in government securities. The research method is descriptive qualitative, with informants selected by purposive sampling using specific criteria. Primary data sources came from informants and secondary through documents, books, and journals. Data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation were then analyzed using the theory of Planned Behaviour and source triangulation techniques to ensure data validity. The results showed that (1) the interest of the Ambon City community in investing in government securities increased but was still low, (2) the low investment demand was influenced by the level of financial literacy of the community, the perception / consumptive culture of the community and the supporting/inhibiting factors that arose in the investment process.
Offset restoration in total hip arthroplasty: Important: A current review
Authors: Oommen Anil Thomas
Published: August 2024

Normal vertical and horizontal offset is essential for hip biomechanics, muscle functioning and gait pattern. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) should aim to restore normal offset with implantation of femoral and acetabular components. This would be possible with proper preoperative planning, templating and ensuring implant options are available for offset restoration. Templating is essential for understanding the vertical and horizontal offset change, especially in hip arthritis presenting late with significant limb length discrepancy at THA. Planning should include appropriate soft tissue releases and the use of ideal implants to achieve restoration of horizontal and vertical offset. Under correction of horizontal offset at THA for fracture neck of femur could result in abductor fatigue, limp and increased wear. Restoration of horizontal offset is imperative at THA for a fractured neck of the femur to achieve optimal abductor function. Horizontal offset is necessary for optimal abductor muscle tension and function. Revision THA for acetabular bone loss would require hip center restoration with the acetabular and femoral offset correction to achieve limb length correction and abductor length. The inability to achieve vertical and horizontal offset correction could lead to dislocation or signs of abductor fatigue. Careful vertical and horizontal femur offset restoration is required for normal hip biomechanics, decreased wear and increased longevity.
Intra-articular interventions in osteoarthritis: Navigating the landscape of hyaluronic acid, mesenchymal stem cells, and platelet-rich plasma
Authors: Soufan Somar , Al Khoury Joenne , Hamdan Zahi , Rida Mohamad Ali
Published: August 2024

Osteoarthritis (OA) poses a substantial burden on patients, leading to pain, functional decline, and reduced quality of life. While conventional treatments focus on symptom management, disease-modifying interventions are yet to be established. This review explores the efficacy of intra-articular interventions, particularly hyaluronic acid (HA), mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), in the context of OA management. HA injections, with diverse formulations like Hylan G-F20, sodium hyaluronate, and hyaluronan, present varying outcomes, necessitating a nuanced understanding of their effectiveness and timing. MSC therapy, derived from adipose tissue, umbilical cord, or bone marrow, shows promising results in clinical improvement, with adipose-derived MSCs demonstrating efficacy in maintaining benefits over 6 mo. Conversely, bone-marrow-derived MSCs show limited effectiveness, highlighting the need for source-specific considerations. PRP has emerged as a superior option for long-term pain reduction and quality of life improvement, with leukocyte-poor formulations and a critical platelet count of 10 billion demonstrating optimal results. This comprehensive analysis underscores the potential of intra-articular interventions in OA management, emphasizing the need for personalized and evidence-based approaches to enhance treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.