bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neutrosophic Logic Empowered Machine Learning Algorithm with Salp Swarm Optimization for Biomedical Image Analysis
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Information, University of Hail, Saudi, Abdelgalal Abdelgalal ,   Applied College, Khamis Mushait, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science, Taif University, P. O Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia,   College of Computers and Information Technology, P.O. Box 11099, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; Applied College, P.O. Box 11099, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;,   Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Analysis, Faculty of Mathematics, NUU, Uzbekistan; Department of Computer Science and Information, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia, Abaker Abdelgalal O. I. , Abdel-Khalek Sayed Abdel , Alhomayani Fahad Mohammed , Aripov M.
Published: March 2024

Leukemia recognition and classification contain the identification of dissimilar kinds of leukemia, a group of blood cancers that affects the bone marrow and blood. A classical model containing microscopic analysis of blood smears to classify abnormal cells analytic of leukemia. Leukemia recognition employing a united technique of neutrosophic logic and deep learning (DL) signifies a new and complete approach to handling uncertainty and difficulty in medical data. Neutrosophic logic permits the representation of unstated or imperfect data, which is general in medical analyses. DL mainly convolutional neural networks (CNN) or recurrent neural networks (RNN), which can mechanically remove difficult patterns from medicinal imageries, improving the accuracy of leukemia recognition. The neutrosophic logic module accommodates the characteristic uncertainty in medicinal data, offering a formalism to manage imperfect or inaccurate data linked with the analysis procedure. The combination of these dual techniques generates a robust structure which capable of leveraging both the control of DL in image analysis and the flexibility of neutrosophic logic in dealing with uncertainties, contributing to more trustworthy and interpretable leukemia recognition methods. This study develops a new Salp Swarm Algorithm with a Neutrosophic Logic SVM (SSA-NSVM) model for Leukemia Detection and Classification. The SSA-NSVM technique mainly exploits Neutrosophic Logic (NL) concepts with the DL model for the detection of leukemia. To attain this, the SSA-NSVM model uses bilateral filtering (BF) based image pre-processing. In addition, the SSA-NSVM approach applies a modified densely connected networks (DenseNet) technique for learning complex and intrinsic feature patterns. Besides, the hyperparameter range of the modified DenseNet system takes place utilizing a SSA. At last, the NSVM technique is employed for the detection and identification of leukemia. The performance validation of the SSA-NSVM algorithm is verified utilizing a benchmark medicinal image dataset. The simulation values emphasized that the SSA-NSVM model reaches better detection outcomes than other existing approaches.
Studying the isotherm of the complementary Schaefer Ignaczak thermodynamical process of the first plane state of elastic strains for the unbounded micropolar body-Fourier Schaefer-Ignaczak formulas
Authors:   PHD Student. Department of Mathematics, Albaath University, Homs, Syria, Khedrer Khedrer ,   Mountajab Al-Hasan, Prof. Department of Mathematics, Albaath University, Homs, Syria,   Department of Mathematics, Albaath University, Homs, Syria, Al-Hasan Mountajab Al , Makhlouf Monir
Published: March 2024

This paper concerns the Ignaczak stress-temperature distribution [2] of the homogenous isotropic 2D micropolar thermodynamical in the first plane state of elastic strain, which discussed by Eringen [9] and Nowacki [8]. In [1] we provide this problem with new analytical method called Schaefer-Ignaczak method. In the paper, we do the following; We prove that the complementary Schaefer-Ignaczak process is an isothermal process for infinite 2D (E-N:5) [6,8], with no stresses and temperature at infinity, and then we find the related Fourier Schaefer-Ignaczak formulas [1] for the classical and complementary behavior of a two-dimensional infinite body (E-N:5), which is a micropolar body.
Benefits of Exposing Third-year English Language Student Teachers to Service Learning in One Rural-based University
Authors: Bele Lungile Lindile P. , Mabusela Maria Sewela , Ntshangase Thembela Comfort , Nzima Dumisani Russel
Published: March 2024

The study explored the benefits of exposing third-year Bachelor of Education students to Service Learning at a rural-based South African University. Service Learning (SL) is a practice that links community service with learning activities to promote substantive learning. This study aimed to explore whether third-year student teachers could benefit from helping first-year student university students acquire literacy skills through SL. The study was underpinned by the Experiential learning theory (ELT). A qualitative research paradigm underpinned by an interpretative epistemology was used in this study. A non-random sampling technique was used to select participants from the Faculty of Education at the participating institution. Data were generated using observing classroom activities, semi-structured and focus group interviews. Data analysis emerged with themes and sub-themes. Overall, the results revealed that the third-year students gained self-confidence, enhanced self-esteem and enhanced academic skills. The study revealed that exposing students to SL made them gain academic knowledge, cognitive skills, interpersonal skills, and self-confidence as they endeavoured to put theoretical knowledge into practice. As a pedagogy, SL created an enabling environment for learners to express themselves freely – thereby creating space for the expression and consolidation of new experiences. Thus, the study suggested that SL be incorporated into pre-service teacher education programmes from the first year in a spiral curriculum modality up to the fourth (last) year of study. Incorporation of SL into teacher education programmes may be done by infusing it into School experience modules as proposed by the participants.
Teknologi PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM ADMINISTRASI SELEKSI PRAJURIT TNI AD MENGGUNAKAN WEBSITE
Authors: Dwi Mareta Indriyani  , Theresia Dwi Siwi Candra Widiyati
Published: March 2024

Implikasi era industri 4.0 membuat peranan teknologi Informasi begitu nyata diarasakan. Hadirnya berbagai macam aplikasi seperti website merupakan buah dari kemanfaatan teknologi informasi. Efek yang dirasakan saat ini adalah kemudahan akan akses dan pelayanan administrasi yang sebelumnya terlihat lama prosesnya, dengan teknologi informasi menjadikan proses tersebut lebih cepat dan lebih efektif untuk dikerjakan.  Teknologi informasi ini tentunya akan membawa perubahan terhadap suatu layanan khususnya pelayanan administrasi pendaftaran.  Namun, kondisi ini berbeda jauh pada pelayanan administrasi pada saat pendaftaran seleksi prajurit militer. Pada prosesnya masih belum didukung dengan aplikasi yang terintegrasi dan bisa dikatakan dalam prosesnya masih manual. Seperti dalam penginputan nilai, proses penilaian hingga proses perankingan. Kondisi ini akan membutuhkan waktu yang lama dan dirasa perlu untuk menghadirkan aplikasi yang dapat membantu proses administrasi dalam proses seleksi prajurit militer. Peneliti mengusulkan website sebagai solusi dari permasalahan tersebut. Website yang diusulkan memungkinkan untuk panitia cukup menginputkan nilai saja, proses perhitungan dan proses akumulasi hingga proses perankingan akan dikerjakan oleh aplikasi website tersebut. Website yang diusulkan telah dibuat dan diaplikasikan untuk memberikan kemudahan pelayanan administrasi pada proses seleksi prajurit militer. Website tersebut dapat diakses melalui link berikut ini: https://recruitmentpoltekadtniad.my.id/.  Website yang diusulkan peneliti diharapkan dapat mempermudahkan para panitia seleksi dalam proses pengolahan dan rekap data.
Outcomes of Name-brand Versus Generic Cephalomedullary Nail Fixation for Intertrochanteric and Subtrochanteric Fractures: A Matched Cohort Study
Authors: Kleinsmith Rebekah M. , Doxey Stephen A. , Huyke Fernando A. , Cunningham Brian P.
Published: March 2024

This study aims to compare 90-day and 6-month outcomes and implant costs of intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fracture fixation using cephalomedullary nails (CMNs) from a single name-brand company to fixation using generic CMNs. This was a retrospective matched cohort study. All CMN procedures for a single surgeon in a single US metropolitan institution from 2021 to 2022 were identified using current procedural terminology codes. Nearest neighbor 1:1 matching was conducted between the name-brand and generic cohorts controlling for (1) age, (2) American Society of Anesthesiologists score, and (3) Charlson Comorbidity Index. A total of 50 patients were successfully matched (25 namebrand versus 25 generic). The average implant cost per case for the name-brand group was $3,587 versus $1,615 for the generic group. Cost of disposables averaged $109 for the generic implant sets versus $916 for the name-brand (P < 0.001). Overall, a cost savings of 61% could be generated per case with the use of generic implants and disposables. Fixation of intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures using generic CMNs produces similar outcomes compared with using name-brand CMNs for approximately half the implant cost.
The Role of Green Supply Chain Practices on Environmental Sustainability
Authors:   SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Dassanayake Amasha , Gamaarachchi Tharindi ,   SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Ranathunge Isuri ,   SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Karunarathna1 Navodika ,   SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
Published: March 2024

In the past decade environmental sustainability is one of the major considerations in supply chains all around the world. With noticeable environmental changes, companies couldn’t look past the negative environmental impact of their supply chains. Many customers expect companies to adhere to these sustainable practices to achieve sustainability, not only in the environmental aspect but also in the social aspect as well. The main purpose of the study was to conduct an in-depth analysis on Green Supply Chain Practices (GSCP) and how this environmental sustainability can be achieved through this concept and how Sri Lankan companies embed GSCP into their supply chain to reduce environmental impact. For this, supply chain phases such as procurement, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and reverse logistics were considered when developing the framework for the study. In each of these stages it focuses on how the companies can use GSCP to reduce energy consumption, water usage, reduce waste and emissions of the supply chain. The data were collected from Sri Lankan manufacturing companies by referring to secondary sources. Gathered data were analyzed using the narrative analysis method and furthermore the study findings indicated that there is a positive effect on environmental sustainability by the implementation of GSCP. Keywords: Environmental sustainability, Green supply chain practices, Manufacturing organizations in Sri Lanka.
The Impact of Fission Marketing on Online Consumer Buying Intention in Sri Lanka
Authors:   SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Jayasuriya Nipunee , Jayasuriya Nisha ,   SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Karunaratne Lakindu ,   SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Ehalapitiya Sandali ,   SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
Published: March 2024

This paper investigates the fission marketing activities that influence when purchasing goods and services via online platforms in Sri Lanka. This research was carried out with a quantitative approach. This quantitative approach adopted a convenience sampling technique to determine the sample size (n=384). A self-administrative questionnaire was used for the data collection from private and government sector workers. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used. The results of the study indicate that except e-WoM, the other fission marketing factors such as website content, e-referral, and live streaming e-commerce have a positive and significant impact on consumers’ online buying behaviour. As fission marketing is originated very recently and commonly practiced in China, this study can be considered as one of the pioneering studies in Sri Lanka on this topic. Keywords: Customer buying behaviour, e-referral, e-WOM, Live streaming e-commerce, Website content.
Economic Crisis and its Effects on ERP Adoption in Sri Lanka
Authors:   University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Opatha Nelumi , Withanaarachchi Amila ,   University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Published: March 2024

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems are comprehensive software platforms that are specifically designed to manage a wide range of a business's essential processes, including finance, accounting, human resources, procurement, inventory management and project management. In the event of a country facing forthcoming economic collapse, organizations often find it challenging to determine the technological innovation activities they should engage in. The proliferation of the IT industry and its associated value proposition has led to the adoption of ERP systems becoming a popular strategic decision for businesses in the contemporary world. However, organizations' perception affects their inclination to adopt new technologies during economic crises. Hence, identifying factors influencing ERP adoption and assessing crises' impact on such systems is crucial. This research endeavor aims to examine the factors that are likely to exert a significant influence on the adoption of ERP systems within the context of Sri Lanka. The study adopts the Technological - Organizational – Environmental (TOE) framework to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors that affect the adoption of ERP systems in organizations in Sri Lanka. This study seeks to investigate how the factors identified impact the adoption of ERP systems and how the turbulent economic condition in Sri Lanka has affected it. Existing scholarly literature on ERP adoption during an economic crisis is relatively scarce, and thus, this study will fill a critical gap in the body of knowledge. Furthermore, this study will offer invaluable insights into the importance of the identified factors, ICT Infrastructure, Human Capital, Competitive Pressure, Demand for Products or Services and Trading Partners’ Readiness for business communities in Sri Lanka. Also, this will provide insights into how a country's finance affects ERP adoption, helping organizations make informed technology adoption decisions. Keywords: Economic crisis, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, ERP adoption, Innovation and Technology, Technology adoption and PLS-SEM.
Comparison of handgrip strength and handgrip endurance in exercising and non-exercising overweight young adults
Authors: Uppangala Chaitra , Krishnamoorthy Pavana , V Vishrutha
Published: March 2024

Background: Exercises cause improvement in handgrip strength (HGS) and handgrip endurance (HGE) which can be measured using the handgrip dynamometer.

Aims and Objectives: The present study has been done with the objective of studying the effects of exercise on the HGS and HGE among overweight subjects.

Materials and Methods: The study subjects were 60 overweight female medical students who were categorized into exercising and non-exercising groups. The study participant’s HGS and HGE were determined using the handgrip spring-type dynamometer. An unpaired t-test was used to analyze the data.

Results: The HGS and HGE were found to be statistically better (P < 0.05) among the exercising overweight subjects than the non-exercising overweight subjects.

Conclusion: This study showed that there was a statistically significant improvement in the HGS and HGE among the exercising individuals than the non-exercising individuals. Although the subjects were overweight, making exercise a part of their daily lives may help in improving their overall muscle strength.
Prevalence and risk factor analysis of lumpy skin disease in cattle population of Banskhali Upazila, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Authors: Nova Farnaz , Heema Homaira , Rahman Md
Published: March 2024

Objective: This investigation aimed at assessing the outbreak scenario of the disease in Banskhali Upazila, Chattogram district, Bangladesh. The epidemic was recorded in several areas of Bangladesh, but Banskhali Upazila was rarely mentioned in references. The study evaluated clinical features, and treatment protocol and identified risk factors associated with lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the cattle population of the study area.
Materials and Methods: In the four months leading up to December 2020, 53 incidents involving cattle of four different ages and two different breeds were observed in Upazila Veterinary Hospital (UVH), Banskhali, Chattogram. 19 of them had been presumptively diagnosed with LSD based on the owners’ complaints, clinical histories, skin lesions unique to LSD, and associated risk factors.
Results: The overall clinical prevalence of LSD was 35.85%, with a mortality rate of 1.88%. Fever and distinctive skin nodules were consistently noted at the highest frequency in affected cattle. Male (39.39%), crossbred (19.35%), and non-vaccinated (40%) cattle showed a significantly higher prevalence of the disease compared to their counterparts. Autohemotherapy, coupled with the administration of the antiviral drug acyclovir, systemic antibiotics such as streptopenicillin (36.84%), and the use of analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, and antihistamines, were routinely utilized as supportive treatments for the disease.
Conclusion: Strict quarantine, vector control, recording of outbreak pattern recording, and prophylactic vaccination may be the best treatments for lowering the disease’s risk factors for the disease. These findings may provide essential groundwork for further investigations to prevent further relapses or outbreaks of LSD in the future.
Renewable Energy Heat Source Desing and Modelling
Authors:   Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies with a seat in Prešov, Department of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Bayerova 1, 080 01 Prešov, Bayerova 1, 08001 Prešov, Slovakia, Adamko Justín , Olekšáková Denisa , Kulikov Andrii ,   Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies with a seat in Prešov, Department of Process Technique, Bayerova 1, 080 01 Prešov, Slovak Republic, Fedák Marcel
Published: March 2024

Rising fossil fuel prices and growing environmental awareness are leading to a search for alternative energy sources for heating. This paper deals with the design of a heat source based on the use of renewable energy sources. The aim is to propose an efficient, sustainable, and environmentally sustainable solution that minimizes the negative impact on the environment and contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In the introductory part of this paper, the status and importance of using renewable energy sources for heat generation compared to traditional fossil fuels is assessed. The next section focuses on the detailed design and modelling of such a system, analysing various parameters and factors such as available solar energy, control and regulation system, energy conversion efficiency, heat storage and distribution of the heating system.
Human Milk Oligosaccharides And Site-Specific Glycosylation Heterogeneity Of Filipino Human Milk Glycoproteins Exhibit Dynamic Variations During Lactation As Influenced By Secretor Status And Coastal Environmental Condition – A Preliminary Study
Authors: Kangleon Rabigh , Lebrilla Carlito , Completo Gladys Cherisse
Published: March 2024

Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) have a role in the immune system development of infants. HMOs and the N-glycans of human milk glycoproteins, especially highly fucosylated ones, function as prebiotics to the bifidogenic gut microbiota. This study reports the first longitudinal profile of HMOs and human milk glycoproteins from coastal, noncoastal, secretor and nonsecretor Filipino mothers analyzed and annotated using QTOF LC/MS and QqQ LC/MS - MRM, respectively. A milk glycan profile from coastal mothers revealed higher (P<0.05) presence of fucosylated branched HMOs, such as DFLNHa, LDFT, LNDFH I, and LNFP II. Moreover, secretor mothers expressed the highest 2’FL from colostrum (Day 5) until the end of the study (Month 6). Interestingly, the predominance of secretory IgA (64%) on the total milk glycoproteins from Filipino mothers supported their biological adaptation in conferring immune protection to their breastfeeding infant. Glycoform variations on milk glycoproteins, sIgA, IgG, Lactoferrin, and a1-Antitrypsin, in coastal mothers were observed. Moreover, lactoferrin was found to be highly glycosylated with 20 fucosylated and sialylated glycoforms. These results suggest that the coastal mother’s unique long-term seafood diet may have influenced their milk glycan profile and the potential incorporation of L-fucose derived from seafood in the biosynthesis of their milk glycans.
RESISTÊNCIA E RECONHECIMENTO: MARCADORES SOCIAIS DA DIFERENÇA E SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES NA EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL E INCLUSIVA
Authors: Guimarães Willian
Published: March 2024

Este artigo explora a intersecção entre Educação Especial, Educação Inclusiva e os direitos humanos sob uma perspectiva interseccional, destacando como marcadores sociais como raça, gênero, classe e deficiência se entrelaçam para criar complexidades únicas na experiência educacional de estudantes marginalizados. Argumenta-se que uma compreensão profunda dessas interseccionalidades é crucial para desenvolver intervenções pedagógicas que não apenas abordem, mas também resistam às formas de preconceito e exclusão no ambiente escolar. Ao analisar as dinâmicas de poder que moldam a educação de indivíduos à margem da norma, o artigo propõe práticas educacionais que promovam uma maior inclusão e proteção dos direitos humanos. Enfatiza-se a necessidade de ambientes de aprendizagem que reconheçam e valorizem as identidades complexas dos estudantes, transformando a educação em um espaço de empoderamento e resistência contra as normativas opressivas.
Para reconstruir el sentido que tiene el intento de desconstruir las Ciencias Sociales
Authors: Martín Serrano Manuel
Published: March 2024

A finales de los años ochenta ya estaban configurados los rasgos distintivos del pensamiento contra-utópico que se correspondía con los intereses y con la visión del mundo, del nuevo imperialismo globalizante. Reaparece una concepción del hombre, de la sociedad y de la cultura seme)ante a la que se anticipó a la primera revolución industrial, La contrautopia preindustrial se llamó Progresismo. La contrautopia globalizante, Postmodernismo. Ambas mitologías corresponden a coyunturas históricas equivalentes, y se han utilizado para legitimar políticas comparables, Anuncian que los movimientos sociales ya son incapaces de transformar la historia y que resultan inútiles, porque de cambiar las formas de vida se van a encargar las nuevas tecnologías. Cada vez que han reaparecido estos modelos tecnocróticos de la acción social, tambión lo han hecho las ideologías desconstructoras, cuya propuesta consiste en cancelar todos los paradigmas mayores de las ciencias sociales para sustituirlos por otros particulares. Esa propósito de desconstruir las ciencias sociales es una reconstrucción. Se ha intentado cuantas veces la memoria histórica, que también está en la Teoría, representaba un obstáculo para el dominio y la mistificación. Por lo tanto, tiene un sentido que puede ser desvelado, reconstruido. Ofrece otra evidencia más de que la historia sigue y a veces se repite. Para mostrar ese sentido, el autor utiliza precisamente los análisis sociohistóricos que no les gustan a quienes aseguran que la historia ya se ha acabado. Algunas factorías mediáticas y acadámicas dedicadas a esa labor desconstructora llevan en el empeño un cuarto de siglo. Pero no hay indicios de que los paradigmas particulares sean una alternativa para entender por quá y cómo está cambiando el mundo en la forma en la que actualmente lo está haciendo. El autor concluye que los objetos de estudio que se quisieron dar por desaparecidos siguen existiendo y muestra dónde están ahora.
Déficit de fecundidad en España factores demográficos que operan sobre una tasa muy inferior al nivel de reemplazo
Authors: Delgado Pérez Margarita , Barrios Laura , Zamora López Francisco
Published: March 2024

El agudo descenso experimentado por la fecundidad en España en las recientes décadas es consecuencia de factores de diversa índole, pero uno de los más relevantes es la edad media a la primera maternidad, la cual ha aumentado cuatro años desde mediados de los setenta. Esto conlleva ratios cada vez más desfavorables entre la fecundiad de rango superior a uno y ésta. Por medio de un modelo de regresión mediante el que se ha conseguido explicar el 99% de la varianza, se ha establezido la relación entre variables y se han simulado diversos escenarios. La principal conclusión es que con los patrones actuales de edad a la primera maternidad no podría lograrse en ningún caso una recuperación de la fecundidad hasta el nivel de reemplazo y que, incluso para situarse en valores superiores a 1,5, sería necesario un descenso de la edad a la primera maternidad; más importante cuanto mayor índice de fecundidad se pretenda alcanzar, ya que la edad a la que se tiene el primer hijo determina la combinación de rangos y ésta, a su vez, la fecundiad resultante
Inserción laboral y desigualdad en el mercado de trabajo cuestiones teóricas
Authors: García Blanco José María , Gutiérrez Palacios Rodolfo
Published: March 2024

La inserción laboral de los jóvenes constituye un buen observatorio de la desigualdad en el mercado de trabajo. La abundante literatura de los ultimos años sobre este problema se ha centrado más en mostrar este tipo de desigualdad que en explicarla. en este artículo se presentan las principales imágenes teóricas que explican los desiguales logros de los jóvenes en el mercado de trabajo, se hacen explícitas las predicciones observables que resultan desde cada una de ellas y se discuten las posibilidades y las condiciones de su integración en una única propuesta teórica.
Ecosociología: Elementos teóricos para el análisis de la coevolución social y ecológica en la agricultura
Authors: Sevilla Guzmán Eduardo , González Manuel
Published: March 2024

El presente trabajo constituye un intento por profundizar en algunos aspectos relacionados con el cambio social y los procesos históricos que aún no ha desarrollado el pensamiento agroecológico. Se trataría no sólo de integrar una dimensión ecológica en los estudios tradicionales sobre el cambio social en la agricultura, sino también de aportar elementos relevantes que éstos han producido en una nueva teoría que ?se distingue de una manera singular por su reconocimiento de la coevolución social y ecológica, de la inseparabilidad de los sistemas sociales y ecológicos?.Se tratará de aportar, desde una perspectiva que proponemos llamar ?Ecosociología?, algunos elementos con los que poder entender el proceso histórico en la Agricultura.
Las asociaciones de consumidores y usuarios y la sanidad
Authors: Llovet Juan José
Published: March 2024

Hasta ahora, las asociaciones de consumidores y usuarios españoles no han sido prácticamente estudiadas. Aquí se procura contribuir al conocimiento de sus perfiles y funcionamiento, a través de la descripción y el análisis de su actuación respecto a la Sanidad Pública y Privada. Son abordadas las entidades de ámbito nacional y una del ámbito catalán que está específicamente dedicada a materias médico-sanitarias. Siendo todavía débil su desarrollo y tímida su inserción social, el examen de las reclamaciones, quejas y consultas que reciben -las cuales parecen estar aumentando gradualmente-, así como sus posibilidades participativas en algunos órganos de control de los estándares asistenciales, ponen de manifiesto la utilidad que están llamadas a tener estas organizaciones en el futuro.
Presentación. Número monográfico sobre desigualdad y clases sociales
Authors: Gutiérrez Palacios Rodolfo
Published: March 2024

La desigualdad social ha sido, y sigue siendo, el objeto de atención más recurrente de la sociología. El estudio de las causas y las formas de la desigualdad, de los movimientos de individuos y familias entre desiguales posiciones sociales, de las consecuencias de estructuras de desigualdad y de procesos de movilidad componen el núcleo más estable de las preocupaciones sociológicas. Es difícil encontrar un campo del análisis sociológico, tanto en el nivel micro como en el macro, que no haga uso de conceptos, hipótesis y variables referidos a la desigualdad social.
Razón, poder y palabras
Authors: Luque Baena Enrique
Published: March 2024

El artículo trata de resaltar tanto la especificidad como las dificultades en la comprensión de la comunicación política, concebida esta, desde Aristóteles, como singular combinación de racionalidad y emotividad, ha sido blanco de variados ataques, estos abarcan desde la habitual desconfianza, intelectual y popular, hacia las prácticas políticas hasta la búsqueda, en filosofía y lógica, de un lenguaje puramente referencial o denotativo. Sin embargo, se argumenta aquí, entender el lenguaje político requiere conjugar otros enfoques sobre significado (antropología del lenguaje, pragmática de Austin y continuadores, teoría habermasiana de la acción comunicativa), diferentes entre sí, pero coincidentes en recuperar aspectos clave de la retórica clásica. Tambien se apunta a algunas inevitables carencias de esos enfoques en materias tan complejas como las que tienen que ver con el lenguaje.
Estimación de la respuesta de los "no sabe/no contesta" en los estudios de inteción de voto
Authors: Braña Tobío Teresa , Rial Boubeta Antonio , Vázquez Xosé Gabriel , Varela Mallou, Jesús , García Carreira Alberto
Published: March 2024

La historia electoral en España nos pone en evidencia, generalmente desfavorable, la escasa validez, exactitud y sentido de algunas predicciones hechas por las encuestas electorales. Junto con problemas de representatividad sociopolítica o errores en la estructura de la entrevista, una fuente de error en dicha predicción es el escaso tratamiento estadístico de la falta de respuesta o datos missing. En este trabajo utilizaremos una encuesta preelectoral llevada a cabo en la Comunidad Gallega en julio de 1998, para evaluar la eficacia de cuatro tratamientos habituales de la falta de respuesta. Los procedimientos que vamos a evaluar son: listwise, asignación proporcional, análisis discriminante y Hot-Deck. Los resultados muestran que el Hot-Deck, combinado con el análisis discriminante, es el método más eficaz para estimar el voto probable de los sujetos que no se han pronunciado sobre la intención de voto.
Angioinvasive mucormycosis in burn intensive care units: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Parashar Atul , Singh Chandra
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Mucormycosis is a rare, rapidly progressive and often fatal fungal infection. The rarity of the condition lends itself to unfamiliarity, delayed treatment, and poor outcomes. Diagnosis of fungal infections early enough to enable appropriate treatment occurs in less than half of affected patients.

CASE SUMMARY

An 11-year-old girl with a history of 15% total body surface area scald burns involving both lower limbs progressed to develop angioinvasive mucormycosis. This further led to a thrombosis of the right external iliac artery and vein and rapidly progressive necrosis of surrounding soft tissues. She also had dextrocardia and patent foramen ovale. A right hip disarticulation and serial aggressive debridements were performed but she went on to develop systemic sepsis with multisystem involvement and succumbed to the infection. Pathology revealed mucor species with extensive vascular invasion.

CONCLUSION

This case highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance for mycotic infections and acting appropriately when there are signs of fulminant wound infection.
An Experimental Study Using Canola Oil Biodiesel to Examine the Properties of a Diesel Engine with Decanol as an Additive
Authors:   professor, Mechanical Department, DVR Dr HS MIC College of Technology, Rajesh G
Published: March 2024

A naturally beneficial use of diesel is primarily threatened by the depletion of natural resources and the alarming rise in pollution levels. The majority of research conducted to date has been on the use of lower alcohols; information regarding a higher alcohol mix in canola oil biodiesel is less abundant. This study investigates the effects of adding a ternary mixture of diesel, biodiesel, and decanol as an additive to a CI engine. Diesel and biodiesel were combined with decanol to conduct tests. While the diesel concentration was maintained at 50% throughout, the decanol mixing concentrations were 10%, 20%, and 30% by volume. According to the study, as decanol concentration rises, brake specific fuel consumption falls and brake thermal efficiency rises. At full load, BTE values of 32.24% and 31.68% for pure diesel and D50COME20DEC30, respectively, were noted. The ternary blend D50COME20DEC30 BSFC was 12.89% and 20.63% lower than those of COME100 and D50COME50. Although the total heat release rate is seen to be reduced during the end phase of ignition, heat release rate is observed to increase with the expansion of decanol content in the ternary mix. NOx emissions for D50COME50 and for 10%, 20%, and 30% of decanol in the ternary blend were 1869 PPM, 1838 PPM, 1819 PPM, and 1810 PPM. Therefore, in order to increase engine performance and emissions without altering the CI engine, the present examination recommends a 30% blend of decanol, 20% biodiesel, and 50% diesel. Key Words: COME (Canola oil methyl ester), Decanol, Diesel, Performance, Combustion, Emission, CI Engine.
Peran Citicoline Oral Sebagai Terapi Tambahan dalam Pengobatan Glaukoma
Authors: Sinaga Wina
Published: March 2024

Glaucoma is the second-leading global cause of blindness. Lowering intraocular pressure can prevent the worsening of open-angle glaucoma, but alternative neuroprotective therapies are needed; citicoline is supposed to have neuroprotective potential. This evidence-based case report was to review the effectiveness of oral citicoline as an adjunct therapy for glaucoma. From 22 studies identified through PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, EBSCO Host, and Google Scholar, three articles were selected for critical review. Lanza M. found the RNFL and GCC of the citicoline group 500 mg were significantly higher, 70.39 and 71.19 Pm, p<0,01 compared to controls, after 12 months. Sahin A, et al, showed that the RNFL was significantly higher in the third month than baseline in the oral citicoline 250 mg group, p = 0.038. Putri VC, et al, found that after 60 days, based on sub-group analysis, there was a significant difference in RNFL and GCIPL thickness changes after citicoline 500 mg intervention in the mild glaucoma group and after citicoline 1,000 mg in the moderate-severe glaucoma group. Oral citicoline supplementation prevents significant worsening of glaucoma, it can be given as an adjunct therapy.
Sustainability Leadership in Saudi Non-profit Organizations: A Qualitative Insight Governance
Authors: Mohammed Rola Younis Masoud
Published: March 2024

Leadership in Saudi Arabia is one of the major objectives of Vision 2030, which is aimed at developing the country’s private, public and nonprofit organizations (NPOs). Leadership therefore needs to incorporate key issues that are emerging in the context of preparing necessary skills to lead such organizations in the future. This research provides qualitative insights into leadership practice by measuring the impacts on achieving sustainability leadership by gaining a full understanding of the processes nonprofit sector leaders use to encourage sustainability and change in their organizations. Encouraging sustainability requires specific competencies, and strong leadership is critical to the process of ensuring that governance becomes sustainable. In this study a qualitative methodology was designed, and fifteen Executive directors CEOs from NPOs took part in semi-structured interviews as well as one focus group containing six professionals from non-profit corporate sectors including education, health, environmental clubs, foundations and human resources. Thematic analysis was applied to analyse critical elements that governed individuals’ ability to contribute to institutional results. The findings demonstrated eight areas of results-based functions and activities of sustainable nonprofit leadership to identify insights into leadership. These are governance arrangements, leadership as a dynamic role, teamwork empowerment, strategy and procedure processes, control and governance resources, collaboration and network relationships, encouraging social investment, and social value results. The findings suggest that leaders of various NPOs have to overcome external and internal challenges effectively in order to succeed in their mission focusing on financial and social purposes. Exploring the nature of sustainability leadership competencies in Saudi NPOs will result in learning, innovation and change in terms of outcomes by helping leaders to add social value as a core factor of their mission.
Working 9 to 5? Over het vorderen van overuren, min-uren, inloguren, opstarturen en afsluituren
Authors: Besselink Pascal
Published: March 2024

Working 9 to 5? Over het vorderen van overuren, min-uren, inloguren, opstarturen en afsluituren

Wanneer is sprake van overuren, min-uren, opstarttijd, inlogtijd en uitwerktijd? Die vraag wordt in dit artikel beantwoord. Aan de hand van rechtspraak en wetgeving wordt stil gestaan bij deze verschillende begrippen. Vervolgens wordt ingegaan op de vraag wanneer de werknemer aanspraak kan maken op uitbetaling van overuren, opstarttijd, inlogtijd en uitwerktijd en wanneer min-uren mogen worden verrekend. De werkgever kan zich tegen vorderingen van werknemers verweren. Ook bij die formele en materiële verweren wordt in dit artikel stil gestaan. En ook hoe werkgevers mogelijke claims van werknemers kunnen voorkomen. De auteur geeft in dit artikel zowel adviezen aan werknemers en werkgevers en sluit af met een conclusie.
Peran Etika Bisnis dalam Membangun Kepercayaan Konsumen
Authors: Mega Hasibuan  , Zuhrinal M Nawawi
Published: March 2024

In terms of establishing relationships with other parties in the business world, ethics play an important role. Business ethics play an important role in determining the success or failure of a business. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the role of business ethics in building consumer trust. The research method used is the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method on journals that have been published from 2014 to 2023. The results of this study indicate that the role of business ethics has a significant influence in building consumer trust.
An Analysis of Cooperative Learning Model Think Pair Share to Train Student’s Writing Skill
Authors: Nisa Laivia Corilla , Mahsunah Evi
Published: March 2024

This research describes the application of the think pair share cooperative learning model to train students' writing skills at MTs Sabilil Khoir Porong and student responses. This research only focuses on students' writing skills, especially descriptive text material in class nine, second semester. This research uses descriptive qualitative as a research design. Data was obtained by observation and questionnaires. The research results show that the use of think pair share can train students' writing skills in the descriptive text for ninth-grade students at MTs Sabilil Khoir Porong in the 2022/2023 academic year. The implementation of think pair share was successful because students became more active in discussing writing descriptive texts with their partners based on the think pair share steps. The results of the questionnaire show that students agree that the think pair share cooperative learning model is interesting and can help them practice writing descriptive texts.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif think pair share untuk melatih keterampilan menulis siswa di MTs Sabilil Khoir Porong dan respon siswa. Penelitian ini hanya berfokus pada keterampilan menulis siswa khususnya materi teks deskriptif di kelas sembilan semester dua. Penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif sebagai desain penelitian. Data diperoleh dengan observasi dan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan think pair share dapat melatih keterampilan menulis siswa pada teks deskriptif pada siswa kelas sembilan MTs Sabilil Khoir Porong tahun ajaran 2022/2023. Implementasi think pair share berhasil karena siswa menjadi lebih aktif dalam berdiskusi tentang menulis teks deskriptif dengan pasangannya berdasarkan langkah-langkah think pair share. Hasil lembar angket menunjukkan bahwa siswa setuju model pembelajaran kooperatif think pair share menarik dan dapat membantu mereka dalam melatih menulis teks deskriptif.
Developing Medibang Paint-Based Digital Comic for Teaching Narrative Text
Authors: Hidayati Khafidoh , Christanti Ana
Published: March 2024

This research is based on the limited use of English learning media, causing students to often get bored because of the monotonous learning atmosphere. This research aims to make learning more exciting and interactive by developing digital comic learning media based on Medibang Paint. This research uses the RnD (Research and Development) method using the ADDIE development model. The media expert validation results were 81.25% in the "practical" category, and the material expert validation results were 97.9% in the "very valid" category, so it can be concluded that these digital comics are practical and very valid for use in English learning text material. Narrative. The results of the student response questionnaire were 79.8% in the "practical" category. Based on the results of this implementation, digital comics based on Medibang Paint are practical for students to use in learning English with narrative text material.

Penelitian ini berlatar belakang pada penggunaan media pembelajaran bahasa Inggris yang terbatas, menyebabkan siswa sering bosan karena suasana pembelajaran yang monoton. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah membantu untuk proses pembelajaran lebih menarik dan interaktif dengan mengembangkan media pembelajaran komik digital berbasis Medibang Paint. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode RnD (Research and Development) dengan menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE. Hasil validasi ahli media sebesar 81,25% dengan kategori "praktis" dan hasil validasi ahli materi sebesar 97,9% dengan kategori "sangat valid", sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa komik digital ini praktis dan sangat valid untuk digunakan pada pembelajaran bahasa Inggris materi teks naratif. Hasil dari lembar angket respon siswa adalah 79,8% dengan kategori "praktis". Berdasarkan hasil implementasi tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa komik digital berbasis Medibang Paint ini praktis untuk digunakan siswa dalam proses pembelajaran bahasa Inggris materi teks naratif.
Biocontrole de Burkholderia seminalis sobre Meloidogyne enterolobii
Authors: Moreira Isabella Fernandes , Marques Mônica Lau da Silva , Dos Santos Tássia Tuane Moreira , Rangel Wesley de Melo , Martins Adriana Lau da Silva , Brioso Paulo Sergio Torres , Da Silva Roberta dos Santos , De Jesus Jéssica Maria Israel
Published: March 2024

Os nematoides são organismos responsáveis por grandes perdas na produtividade, o método de controle químico era um dos meios mais utilizados até então, todavia devido a sua persistência e toxidez hodiernamente tem se procurado por métodos alternativos de menor impacto. Nesse contexto, técnicas como o controle biológico vêm ganhado espaço e se mostrado eficientes. As bactérias e os fungos são os inimigos naturais dos nematóides que mais apresentaram potencial como agente de controle biológico. Algumas rizobactérias têm a capacidade de parasitar e/ou produzir metabólicos que interferem na reprodução, postura e eclosão de ovos, na sobrevivência dos estádios iniciais de desenvolvimento dos nematoides e/ou mortalidade de indivíduos adultos. A Burkholderia seminalis é uma rizobactéria vem sendo utilizada em diversos segmentos da agricultura como na biorremediação, promotora de crescimento e controle de fungos, todavia, ainda não há estudos sobre seu efeito em nematóides. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar o potencial de biocontrole do Meloidogyne enterolobii a partir da rizobactéria Burkholderia seminalis. O trabalho foi desenvolvido no Instituto Federal Goiano – Campus Ceres, que também concedeu o uso da cepa bacteriana utilizada durante os testes. O inóculo de M. enterolobii foi doado pelo laboratório de nematologia do IF Goiano- Campus Morrinhos e multiplicados na cultura da berinjela. Os ensaios foram utilizados cinco concentrações bacterianas diferentes com cinco repetições cada, sendo elas: T1 = 0 mL, T2 = 1mL, T3 = 3 mL, T4 = 6 mL e T5 = 9 mL, e cada unidade amostral tinha um número fixo de 120 ovos. As avaliações ocorreram em 24h, 48h e 72 horas. Após as avaliações, observou se que os tratamentos T3, T4 e T5 apresentaram ação ovicida para ovos de Meloidogyne enterolobii, onde o tratamento T5 apresentou os melhores resultados.
LEGISLATIVE REGULATION OF BOTH CRIMES OF THREAT AND INFORMATIONAL BLACKMAIL- ANALYTICAL FUNDAMENTAL STUDY OF SAUDI INFORMATIONAL CRIMES LAW
Authors: Naggi Islam Mahrous Ali
Published: March 2024

Objective: This research discusses one of the most important issues resulting from the rapidly developed technological revolution, as coercion and electronic extortion have become one of the negative results of that revolution.

 

Theoretical Framework: the coercion and electronic extortion is the most common negative results of that revolution, particularity that they do not require more tools or effort, as all the blackmailer needs is a picture, or an audio recording, or something that combines both of the picture and audio recording, or even a piece of information, on any social networking site, so that he, then, weaves the threads of his planned crime, behind which he intends to achieve specific goals, which are most cases achieving material or moral gain, engaging in a forbidden sexual relationship, or similar benefits. In addition, this crime is rapid spread due to its electronic nature. Accordingly, it is necessary to learn about these serious crimes.

 

Methods: The researcher used the analytical fundamental approach to study the crime and its elements and analyze the legal provisions with the objective down to reach forms of the implementation of the crime and its elements and the penalty to be imposed on the criminal regarding this crime.

 

Results and Discussion: This research work was divided into two sections. The first section discusses the definition of crime of coercion and its conditions, and the definition of crime of the electronic blackmail, and types and goals of the blackmail. As for the second section, it discusses elements of realization the crime and the punishment determined thereto by Law.

 

Concluion: The crime of coercion and extortion goes through several stages, and the offender’s goal is to achieve his desires, whether material, moral, or sexual.