bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Starch Consolidation Casting Method for Preparation Of ZrO2–Al2O3–MgO Porous Structure
Authors: Shakir Rusul Ahmed , Géber Róbert
Published: November 2022

The starch consolidation casting (SCC) method was used for the preparation of porous structure ceramic based on partially stabilized ZrO2 with other oxides such as MgO and Al2O3 with the addition of tapioca and potato starch as a binder and pore-forming agents. For casting purpose, three impermeable plastic moulds were designed and manufactured with different sizes and shapes depending on the shape and size of the required samples. The method is based on the fact that after being heated to about 80°C, starch may swell and absorb water from aqueous ceramic solutions. The process's simplicity, the ability to create complicated shapes using different moulds, and the inexpensive cost of the necessary processing tools and materials are its main benefits.
Robust interval estimators of weibull parameters with probability integral transformation
Authors: Fegyverneki Sándor
Published: November 2022

This article gives a construction of a weighted mean which has good robust properties (qualitative robustness, bounded influence function, high breakdown points). The construction is based on M-functionals with smooth defining functions which are used to control weighting. This method can be applied some other statistical problems but it is used for estimation of the parameters of Weibull-family.
РЕТРОСПЕКТИВНІ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВНІ МОНОЛОГИ В СУЧАСНІЙ УКРАЇНСЬКІЙ ДРАМАТУРГІЇ
Authors: Сахарова Ольга
Published: November 2022

Складний онтологічний процес зв’язку мови та мислення неодноразово порушений у фундаментальних лінгвістичних студіях, залишається актуальним і сьогодні. Численні лінгвофілософські роздуми В. фон Гумбольдта та його послідовників свідчать про необхідність вивчення передвербального та власне вербального мислення, особливості трансформації думки, що детально досліджували представники психолінгвістики та нейролінгвістики. Вивчення механізмів переходу мислення у слово отримали різні інтерпретації й уможливили виокремлення обов’язкових елементів: мотив (або компонент, що кодує, або стимул) та наявність внутрішнього мовлення [Куранова 2012], [Норман 1994], [Леонтьев 1999].
The Influence of Global Inflation on Emerging Market Economies' Inflation
Authors: Arango-Castillo Lenin , Orraca María José , Molina Martínez G. Stefano
Published: November 2022

Se calcula el factor global de inflación como el primer componente principal de las series de inflación de una muestra de economías de mercados emergentes y avanzados y se encuentra que este factor puede explicar una proporción importante de la varianza de la inflación general y subyacente de la muestra de países. Se ilustra que la inflación global está correlacionada con la variación de los precios internacionales de las materias primas, el ciclo económico mundial y la volatilidad financiera, pero que una gran proporción de su varianza no se explica por estos factores. Finalmente, se incluye la inflación global en modelos estándar de pronóstico de inflación de diez economías emergentes y se muestra que ello mejora su rendimiento para la inflación general. Se argumenta que este potencial predictivo es consecuencia de la correlación del factor global con variables globales observables, aunque también de información adicional que esta variable contiene respecto a otros determinantes de la inflación mundial.
A presença paterna no momento do parto
Authors: Souza Claudia Rocha de , Lorena Valéria Fernandes Pimentel , Lima Liara Caetano de , Ribeiro Leila Batista , Silva Danilo César , Ferreira Marcus Vinícius Ribeiro , Lopes Alberto César da Silva , Silva Claudiana Soares da
Published: November 2022

Objetivo: analisar a relevância da presença paterna no momento do parto. Método: estudo de abordagem qualitativa e método descritivo. A coleta dos dados se deu por meio de entrevista com 12 (doze) puérperas, com idade entre 18 e 41 anos, em uma maternidade da rede pública do Distrito Federal. Resultados: todas as entrevistadas compareceram às consultas de atendimento pré-natal, 92% delas tinham conhecimento prévio da lei do acompanhante, 58% receberam alguma orientação relativa ao seu próprio direito e de seu acompanhante, e todas foram acompanhadas pelo pai no momento do parto. A discussão das perguntas abertas gerou duas categorias, a saber: a participação do pai no momento do parto, e a vivência da parturiente durante o parto. Conclusão: a presença do companheiro é positiva e tranquilizadora no momento do parto e sugere-se a continuidade da formação dos profissionais de enfermagem neste tema, com o intuito de uma constante melhora no atendimento às mulheres no momento do parto, respeitando a lei e principalmente as escolhas da mãe, proporcionando um parto humanizado e seguro, minimizando traumas e medos.
Identifying the Importance of Cerebrospinal Fluid C - reactive protein (CSF-CRP) in Establishing a Diagnosis of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Authors: Rahman Sultana Nadira , Hossain S. M. Monowar , Ashraf Rashed
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Acute meningitis is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Differentiating bacterial from nonbacterial meningitis is very important in deciding on treatment. Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening neurological condition and needs prompt parenteral antibiotics, compared to viral and aseptic meningitis which carries relatively better outcomes. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to identify the importance of the CSF-CRP test in diagnosing acute bacterial meningitis. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the Department of Pediatric Medicine, Dhaka Shishu Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study duration was 6 months, from January 2017 to June 2017. A total of 100 children visiting the inpatient department of the hospital were selected for the present study following inclusion and exclusion criteria. Result: 57% were diagnosed as bacterial meningitis cases, while 43% were diagnosed with aseptic meningitis. Among the 57 cases of bacterial meningitis, 61.40% belonged to the youngest age group of 0-2 years, while among the aseptic meningitis cases, 37.21% belonged to the age group of 3-6 years. Total WBC and PBN were significantly higher among the bacterial meningitis cases. The sensitivity of CSF-CRP was 89.47%, specificity 90.69%, accuracy 90%, a positive predictive value of 92.72%, and a negative predictive value of 86.66% in diagnosing bacterial meningitis. Conclusion: The study findings conclude CSF-CRP to be an important prognostic factor and initial testing method in diagnosing acute bacterial meningitis. CSF CRP has high diagnostic accuracy in determining the incidence of acute bacterial meningitis.
Study of CSF C-Reactive Protein for the Differentiation of Bacterial Meningitis from Aseptic Meningitis in Children
Authors: Rahman Sultana Nadira , Alam Jahangir , Sarkar Probir Kumar , Hossain S. M. Monowar , Jahan S. M. Shahriar
Published: November 2022

Background: Acute meningitis is a major cause of death, and disability worldwide. Differentiating bacterial from nonbacterial meningitis is very important in deciding on treatment. Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening neurological condition, and needs prompt parenteral antibiotics, compared to viral, and aseptic meningitis which carries relatively better outcomes. Objective: To identify the importance of Cerebrospinal fluid C- reactive protein (CSF-CRP) to establish the diagnosis of ABM. Method: This study was conducted from 01 January 2017 to 30th June 2017 at the indoor department of Pediatric Medicine at Bangladesh Sishu Hospital & Institute (BSH & I) to the measure of CSF C-Reactive protein for the differentiation of bacterial meningitis from aseptic meningitis in children. One hundred patients had participated after meeting the inclusion, and exclusion criteria. Patients were selected by purposive sampling. Ethical clearance was obtained from the National Health Research Ethics Committee, BangladeshShishu Hospital& Institute, Dhaka. Results: Out of 57 cases of bacterial meningitis, 22 cases were culture-negative, and 35 cases were culture-positive. 22 cases (62.85%) out of 35 cases culture positive were Streptococcus Pneumoniae followed by 08 cases (22.85%) were Neisseria Meningitis, Haemophilus Influenza 3 cases (8.57%), E.coli were 02 cases (5.71%). WBC count & PMN (%) were increased significantly in bacterial meningitis, compared to aseptic meningitis. Protein and glucose levels in CSF were not significantly different between bacterial meningitis, and the aseptic meningitis group (Table 2). In the case of bacterial meningitis, in 51(89.47%) cases out of 57, the CSF CRP test was truly positive, mean±SD 21.7±10.9, and false negative were only 6 cases (10.52%). In aseptic meningitis 39 cases (90.69%) out of 43 cases, the CSF-CRP test was truly negative, and false positives were 04 cases (9.30%). (Table-4) shows outcome in the meningitis group showed .....
Sentiment Analytics on Chinese Product Boycott from Multiple Data Sources
Authors: Mane Deepak , Kotrappa Dr. Sirbi , Shibe Kiran
Published: November 2022

Sentiment Analysis and Opinion mining is a technique recognizing and drawing out the personalized information underlying a different kind of documents such as text, audio, images and videos. This area of research tries to exaplain the feeling, opinions, emotions of people on something topics. The most relevant classifying a statement as ‘positive’ , ‘negative’ and ‘neutral’ from records/posts obtained from different source system such as Twitter, Facebook , Reddit etc. To predict the sentiment/result of recent Chinese Product Boycott campaign, This paper direct to operate on data received from 9 different sources. In the field of Trade and commerce where traders. Politians and Peoples need to catch public’s point of view, thinking and therefor evaluate people’s reaction about Chinese product. The reasoning behind performing this research is that, the prediction will also help to know what is reason behind this , Chinese product boycott analysis will have a major impact on relationship between India and China trade. Keyword : Sentiment, Chinese Product, Data Sources, Boycott
Machine learning based robotic End Effector System for Monitoring and Control of External Bleeding of Vehicle Accident Victims, Review Paper
Authors: Simango Doubt , Mushiri Tawanda , Yahya Abid , Majumder Madhurima
Published: November 2022

Vehicle accidents are on the rise in the roads due to over speeding, poor roads, and misjudgment during driving, not forgetting overloading and lack of proper vehicle maintenance. Private transport has increased rapidly, thereby resulting in many accidents on the roads. Whenever there is an accident, it has been realized that some accident victims who would have survived the accident end up dead due to continuous bleeding. As a result, many lives are lost because of a lack of emergency measures to avoid that constant loss of blood through external bleeding. In this regard, there is a need to design a robotic system based on machine learning (ML) to monitor and control the external bleeding from vehicle accident victims in the shortest possible time through the utilization of software such as SolidWorks, Matlab, and proteus. The nanotechnology-based system interfaced with the robotic end-effector shall be used to apply to stop gel through the utilization of Comsol software. The robotic system shall be integrated with a monitoring system for precise and useful quantification of the bleeding wound, thus the importance of machine learning to achieve accurate information. Keyword : Robotic end effector, Machine Learning, nanotechnology, monitoring of external bleeding.
A Systematic Review of Current Advances in Ischemic Stroke Detection and Segmentation
Authors: E Ruthra , A Ruhan Bevi
Published: November 2022

Ischemic stroke is now one of the vital factors for disability and mortality that globally affects millions of individuals each year in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) contrast to hemorrhagic stroke. Treatment for an ischemic stroke as soon as possible can assist to limit prolonged damage and even decreases the risk of mortality. The diagnosis is based on a neurologist's visual observation, which may differ from one to another. On the other hand, Manual segmentation is a tedious and instinctive procedure that has a conspicuous impact on Acute ischemic stroke encountered patient’s prognosis. Numerous automated computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) systems dependent on many statistical learning algorithms of machine learning (ML) and multi-neural network architecture of deep learning (DL) were considered to reduce the complexity of prediction and lesion segmentation in ischemic stroke and also lower the time required for the manual procedure. This paper contemplates the Imaging modalities, Pre-processing techniques, and segmentation algorithms of ischemic stroke, as well as their performance based on comparing different evaluation parameters and their disadvantages. It highlights the current needs, preferred modality, and possible research ideas in the stroke sector. Keyword : Brain MRI; Deep Learning; Ischemia; Machine Learning; Pre-Processing;
A Research Perceptive on Deep Learning Framework for Pedestrian Detection in a Crowd
Authors: R Shaamili
Published: November 2022

In populated cities, we often find crowded events like political meetings, religious festivals, music concerts, and events in shopping malls, which have more safety issues. Smart surveillance systems are used in big cities to keep crowds safe and make crowd security less complicated and more accurate. However, the surveillance systems proposed for a crowd are monitored by human agents, which are inefficient, error-prone, and overwhelming. Even with deep learning-based feature engineering in crowds, many variants of crowd analysis still lack attention and are technically unaddressed. Considering this scenario, the smart system requires the most advanced techniques to monitor the security of the crowd. Crowd analysis is commonly divided into crowd statics and behavior analysis. This paper explores more about crowd behaviour analysis, pedestrian and group detection which describes the movements that are noticed in the crowd image. Subsequently, the issues of the current methodology of pedestrian detection, datasets, and evaluation criteria are analyzed. Keyword : Crowd Analysis, Pedestrian and group detection, deep learning, Crowd IoT analysis, Human Activity Recognition.
УПАДОК КАЛМЫЦКОГО ВЕРБЛЮДОВОДСТВА В КОНТЕКСТЕ АДМИНИСТРАТИВНЫХ И ПРИРОДНО-КЛИМАТИЧЕСКИХ ФАКТОРОВ В XIX В.
Authors: Батыров В.В.
Published: November 2022

Статья посвящена вопросам упадка верблюдоводства в XIX в. вследствие массового перехода калмыцких хозяйств на полукочевой образ жизни. Преимущественное использование верблюда в калмыцком быту в качестве транспорта в конечном итоге привело к его исчезновению после прекращения практики кочевок на длинные дистанции. Следует отметить, что наибольшую роль тут сыграли сугубо географические условия, в которых оказался калмыцкий народ после значительного сокращения территории в результате крестьянской колонизации и сдачи земель в аренду.
МИЛИТАРИСТСКАЯ ТЕРМИНОЛОГИЯ В СИСТЕМЕ СОВРЕМЕННОГО АНГЛИЙСКОГО ЯЗЫКА
Authors: Алдиева М.Ш.
Published: November 2022

Целью данной статьи является анализ английской военной терминологии с точки зрения систематизации и организации терминов. В статье рассматриваются проблемы, возникающие в процессе систематизации английской военной терминологии. Анализ и выводы основаны на теории терминологических систем. Однако теоретические принципы рассматриваются с практической точки зрения, поскольку систематизация военной терминологии важна для упрощения взаимопонимания и общения в этой специализированной области человеческой деятельности. Важность терминологии как отдельной лексической подсистемы постоянно возрастает, поскольку она изучает термины и их использование в конкретных контекстах и занимается сбором, описанием, обработкой и представлением терминов. Кроме того, терминология как специализированная лексика касается каждого пользователя языка и является частью его когнитивного развития.
Integrating the Basic and Clinical Sciences Throughout the Medical Curriculum: Contemplating the Why, When and How
Authors: Pusparajah Priyia , Goh Bey Hing , Lee Learn-Han , Law Jodi Woan Fei , Tan Loh Teng-Hern , Letchumanan Vengadesh , Lingham Prithvy
Published: November 2022

A safe, effective clinician should have the ability to reason through any case they encounter — some of which may be unusual presentations or complex cases which may not fully match standard clinical practice guidelines. When faced with a situation that does not match a known pattern, a solid foundation in the underlying principles of the scientific basis of medicine would be needed to correctly reach the most probable diagnosis and choose the most appropriate treatment strategy. The ability to do this requires the clinician to be able to integrate relevant pieces of related knowledge from both the basic and clinical sciences. However, these two elements are often taught in a dissociated manner in medical school. This often results in students struggling to see connections between the two, and often perceiving the basic sciences as being not relevant to the practice of clinical medicine. The need for better integration of the curriculum has been recognized and many medical schools have attempted to implement an integrated curriculum to varying degrees. This article attempts to summarize the theoretical basis and available evidence supporting a fully integrated spiral curriculum as an effective model for medical curriculum development in order to train safe, effective clinicians. We also briefly discuss some challenges to this and some possible strategies to overcome them.
Memahami Kampanye Positif, Negatif dan Hitam kepada Ibu-Ibu PKK Kecamatan Dramaga, Bogor
Authors: Ngenget Indiana
Published: November 2022

Kegiatan kampanye politik merupakan inti dari demokrasi perwakilan, dimana untuk memenangkan kontestasi pemilihan umum (Pilkada, Pileg, Pilpres), seorang kandidat harus mencari dukungan masyarakat agar memilihnya. Kampanye merupakan upaya untuk memotivasi masyarakat dalam mendukung kandidat tertentu. Efektivitas dari kampanye sangat diperlukan dalam upaya mempengaruhi pilihan (voting) dari masyarakat pemilih. Dimana sebuah kampanye merupakan mekanisme yang dipakai voter dalam membuat keputusan dalam memilih. Permasalahannya secara empiris kampanye-kampanye yang dilakukan oleh partai-partai politik dan tim pemenangan seorang  kandidat, lebih didominasi oleh kampanye negatif dan kampanye hitam (hoak) dan masyarakat di tingkat akar rumput menjadi sasarannya, sehingga terjadi segregasi dan konflik yang cukup keras.  Pasca Pemilu 2014 dan 2019, efek dari kampanye negatif dan kampanye hitam tetap melekat di masyarakat, hal ini cukup mengkhawatirkan, karena dapat memecah belah rasa kesatuan sebagai bangsa. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan edukasi kepada masyarakat yang diwakili oleh ibu-ibu PKK sebagai bagian dari agen perubahan dan pembaharu, yang akan bertugas menyuarakan kembali pengetahuan mengenai pemahaman kampanye positif, kampanye negatif dan kampanye hitam (hoak) kepada keluarga dan masyarakat di lingkungannya.
Permasalahan Sampah di Kota Bogor Sebagai Wilayah Penyangga DKI Jakarta
Authors: Ramdhan Muhammad , Hermawan Erwin
Published: November 2022

Kota Bogor sebagai salah satu wilayah penyangga Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta memiliki masalah pengelolaan sampah. Hal ini diakibatkan oleh adanya pertambahan penduduk Kota Bogor dan aktivitas industri yang semakin meningkat.  Saat ini baru 70 persen sampah yang dapat di angkut ke tempat pembuangan sampah akhir. Keterlibatan masyarakat Kota Bogor dalam pengelolaan sampah sangat diperlukan. Selain itu gerakan Reduce, Reuse dan Recycle juga sangat perlu digencarkan kembali.
Fotovoz como metodología innovadora en educación superior
Authors: Muñoz Rodríguez Darllyn Ismey , Carmona Rodríguez Carmen , Bell Sebastián Julián
Published: November 2022

The adaptation to the EHEA has demanded the emergence of active methodologies attached to education, which are a key photovoice at different educational levels. However, research in the educational context, and specifically in Higher Education, is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to analyse the use of photovoice in higher education, through a systematic review based on the PRISMA 2020 Statement in three databases. Fifteen of the 408 studies identified met the inclusion criteria. The results position photovoice as an educational alternative with potential in Higher Education settings.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Tertiary care Hospital
Authors: Aqsa Aslam  , Wajiha Mahjabeen  , Muhammad Zia ul Rehman  , Sana Qanber Abbasi  , Nazish Babar  , Huzaifa Saleem
Published: November 2022

Background & Objective: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a major therapeutic issue across the world. The current study is designed to evaluate the trends in the susceptibility pattern of MRSA strains isolated from various clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital in Islamabad. The antimicrobial susceptibility pattern will not only add data but will also guide us about treatment options for MRSA infection.

Methodology: This study was done in the Microbiology laboratory of Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital, Islamabad after approval from the institutional ethical committee from May 2021 to December 2021. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study in which 155 clinical samples which revealed growth of Staphylococcus aureus were included by nonprobability convenient sampling technique. The cefoxitin disk was used to detect methicillin susceptibility. The susceptibility pattern of MRSA strains was seen against various antibiotics. The data entry and analysis were done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.

Results: Out of 155 isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, 90(58.1%) isolates were MRSA. All the MRSA strains were sensitive to linezolid and vancomycin. The majority of the strains were sensitive to minocycline (71.1%), gentamycin (70%), and clindamycin (68.9%). The strains showed a relatively lower degree of sensitivity to other antimicrobials: trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (20%), ciprofloxacin (25.6%), levofloxacin (31.1%), and erythromycin (24.4%). There were only 2 MRSA strains isolated from urine samples which were sensitive to nitrofurantoin.

Conclusion: There is a very high prevalence of MRSA in our setup. The majority of isolates are also resistant to macrolides, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and fluoroquinolones. Fortunately, all the MRSA strains are sensitive to vancomycin and linezolid.
Modifikasi Pendidikan Anak di Era (E-sport) Menggunakan Model Fun Outdoor Learning
Authors: Desy Mairita  , Hendra Zulhendra , Refitri Bunga Kelana
Published: November 2022

Melihat permasalahan anak-anak pada masa ini minimnya atensi bersosialisasi sebab anak masa ini lebih tertarik bermain esport dan kerap sekali anak pada era ini tidak mengetahui manfaat dari alam sekitarnya, sehingga pada suatu masa akan berdampak pada penurunan rasa empati anak kepada lingkungan. Dengan diangkatnya tema Desa Tangguh Pendidikan oleh mahasiswa Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) diharapkan anak-anak khususnya di lingkungan Kelurahan Tangkerang Labuai RW 03 dapat saling mengenal masyarakat disekitar mereka, menumbuhkan jiwa sosialisasi kepada anak serta diharapkan mereka mampu menambah ilmu pengetahuan dan skill dengan jiwa yang dan bebas bahagia. Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) yang dilaksanakan di Kelurahan Tangkerang Labuai oleh kelompok 10 selama 33 hari akan menggunakan metode fun outdoor learning. Hasil kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata ini di harapkan meningkatkan jiwa sosialisasi anak terhadap masyarakat, menambah wawasan serta kemampuan skill yang dimiliki dengan menyenangkan.
Study of Complex Absorption and Reflection in a Unique Intermediate Polar Paloma
Authors: Dutta Anirban , Rana Vikram
Published: November 2022

We present the broadband (0.3–40.0 keV) X-ray analysis of a unique intermediate polar Paloma using simultaneous data from XMM-Newton and NuSTAR observatories. The X-ray power spectra show strong modulations over orbital period compared to spin period. The orbit-folded light curves show a single broad hump-like structure with strong dips for soft to medium X-rays (0.3–10.0 keV). The energy-dependent dips at ϕ ∼ 0.16 and 0.5 arise as a result of a complex intrinsic absorber, strong enough to have an effect around 15 keV. The absorber could potentially be contributed from accretion curtain/accretion stream and absorbing material produced by stream–disk/stream–magnetosphere interactions. We notice significant variation of the absorber with orbital phase, with maximum absorption during orbital phase 0.1–0.22. The absorber requires more than one partial covering absorber component, specifying the necessity to use distribution of column densities for spectral modeling of the source. The isobaric cooling flow component is utilized to model the emission from the multitemperature post-shock region, giving a shock temperature of

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Characteristics of Electron Pitch-angle Distribution in the Flapping Magnetotail
Authors: He R. J. , Wang Z. , Fu H. S. , Cao J. B. , Liu Y. Y. , Guo Z. Z.
Published: November 2022

The configuration, local motions, and related physics processes of the terrestrial magnetotail have been well studied, playing a key role in magnetotail dynamics. But characteristics of electron pitch-angle distribution (PAD), and the formation mechanisms, at different regions in the flapping magnetotail were not pointed out. Here, we study a current sheet crossing event detected by the Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission inside a magnetotail, and investigate the electron PAD of the event in detail. When the spacecraft are out of the current sheet, low-energy and high-energy electrons present field-aligned PAD and cigar-type PAD, respectively. This difference shows different motions of electrons. We proposed two possible explanation mechanisms: crossing a newly dipolarized magnetotail, or crossing the exhaust region of the reconnection region, and we discussed them in the paper adequately. Based on the dipolarized mechanism, for the first time, we point out that bouncing electrons could be the indicator of a newly dipolarized magnetotail. In addition, four other current sheet crossing cases with similar signatures are observed. Our study improves the understanding of current sheet dynamics and magnetotail configuration physics.
Transportation strategy decision-making process using interval-valued complex fuzzy soft information
Authors: Jan Naeem , Gwak Jeonghwan , Choi Juhee , Woo Lee Sung , Su Kim Chul
Published: November 2022

Transportation is among the more vital economic activities for a business and our daily life actions. At present, transport is one of the key branches playing a crucial role in the development of the economy. Transportation decision-making looks for ways to solve current and anticipated transportation problems while avoiding future problems. An interval-valued complex fuzzy set (IVCFS) is an extended form of fuzzy, interval-valued fuzzy and complex fuzzy sets, and it is used to evaluate complex and inaccurate information in real-world applications. In this research, we aim to examine the novel concept of IVCF soft relations (IVCFSRs) by utilizing the Cartesian product (CP) of two IVCF soft sets (IVCFSSs), which are determined with the help of two different concepts, referred to as IVCF relation and soft sets. Moreover, we investigated various types of relations and also explained them with the help of some appropriate examples. The IVCFSRs have a comprehensive structure discussing due dealing with the degree of interval-valued membership with multidimensional variables. Moreover, IVCFSR-based modeling techniques are included, and they use the score function to select the suitable transportation strategy to improve the value of the analyzed data. Finally, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the suggested work, comparative analysis with existing methods is performed.
Populismo y discursos del odio: un matrimonio evitable (en teoría)
Authors: Marciel Pariente Rubén
Published: November 2022

Este trabajo aborda la relación entre el populismo y los discursos del odio. Tomando como referencia la visión favorable del populismo teorizada por Laclau y Mouffe, desarrollaré un concepto de discurso populista formado por tres subtipos de discurso: el agonista, el solidario y el movilizador. Tras contrastar este concepto con el de discurso del odio, concluyo que ambos son independientes y que por tanto el populismo no necesita recurrir a discursos del odio, al menos en teoría. Sin embargo, advierto, la naturaleza del populismo le hace propenso a caer en ese tipo de discursos, lo cual sugiere que la praxis populista difícilmente podrá evitarlos. Dada la inmoralidad del discurso del odio, esta afinidad ofrece una razón pro tanto para abstenerse de prácticas populistas.
L’évolution des rapports hiérarchiques entre directeurs et adjoints dans le champ de l’enseignement primaire de la Seine sous la IIIe République : aux origines d’une autonomie professionnelle
Authors: Krop Jérôme
Published: November 2022

En France, les directeurs d’école ne sont pas les supérieurs hiérarchiques de leurs collègues, tous ayant le statut de professeur des écoles. Cet article revient aux origines historiques de cette situation sous la IIIe République, période de reconfiguration du champ de l’enseignement primaire et des rapports de pouvoirs entre directeurs d’école et instituteurs adjoints. Cette étude repose sur les données recueillies au cours d’une étude exhaustive d’un corpus représentatif composé de dossiers d’instituteurs et d’institutrices appartenant à la première génération des enseignants des écoles publiques entrés dans l’enseignement primaire de la Seine entre 1870 et 1886. L’analyse de la conflictualité entre les instituteurs et les directeurs d’écoles montre comment l’histoire des relations sociales dans le champ de l’enseignement primaire a produit les dispositions pratiques rejetant la reconstitution d’une subordination hiérarchique par la sédimentation des schèmes de perception des rapports d’autorité.
De l’engagement dans la fonction d’adjoint d’établissement scolaire à l’exercice partagé du pouvoir et de l’autorité
Authors: Mallard Simon , Réto Gwénola , Décret-Rouillard Rozenn
Published: November 2022

L’administration scolaire intermédiaire constitue un levier majeur pour la mise en œuvre des politiques éducatives. La littérature internationale est abondante et vise généralement à documenter la fonction de chef d’établissement sans dissociation avec leurs adjoints. Pourtant concernée par ces questions, la population des adjoints d’établissement scolaire constitue la grande absente. Cet article s’intéresse à l’engagement de professionnels de l’éducation et de l’enseignement dans la fonction d’adjoint d’établissement scolaire. L'analyse des entretiens semi-directifs menés auprès d'adjoints de l’enseignement public, a fait émerger trois axes saillants : s’engager pour prendre des responsabilités, traverser des épreuves et enfin tenir le rôle pour devenir le chef. Ces axes permettent de qualifier l’engagement dans la fonction d’adjoint et de comprendre ce qui apparaît comme la colonne vertébrale de leur fonction : l’exercice partagé du pouvoir et de l’autorité avec le chef d’établissement.
Quand le capitalisme retourne les valeurs de l’éducation
Authors: Hétier Renaud
Published: November 2022

Trois niveaux de valeurs peuvent être distingués dans le capitalisme : les valeurs profondes et cachées (la violence et la perversion), les valeurs « humaines » affichées (la liberté individuelle, essentiellement) et les valeurs fonctionnelles (rendement, progrès, concurrence, etc.) qui sont régulées par une valeur apparemment neutre : l’efficacité. Dans ce contexte économique, l’éducation devient une suréducation, tant par un souci excessif de satisfaire les désirs des enfants qui coincident avec les intérêts du marché (les loisirs numériques, notamment), que par un surinvestissement du paradigme de l’« intelligence » dont une critique est faite à nouveaux frais. Sur ce fond, la solution ne pourra sans doute venir que de la longanimité accordée à l’enfance et d’un retrait éducatif (Rousseau), du rééquilibrage que cela doit enfin permettre au profit des valeurs sensibles, morales et spirituelles. On se projettera alors dans la possibilité de la formation d’un sujet résistant, à plus d’un titre.
Proceedings of the 32nd National Conference of the Italian Group for the Study of Neuromorphology “Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio della Neuromorfologia” G.I.S.N., Naples, November 25-26, 2022
Authors: Michele Papa Conference Chair:
Published: November 2022

Proceedings of the 32nd National Conference of the Italian Group for the Study of Neuromorphology “Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio della Neuromorfologia” G.I.S.N., Naples, November 25-26, 2022
Practices employed by audiologists in the management of adult patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in South Africa
Authors: Govender M. , Paken J.
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Aminoglycosides used for treating multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis are ototoxic, leading to a need for audiological monitoring. While audiologists monitor ototoxicity, currently there are no guidelines on monitoring in the South African context. Therefore, the findings of this study might help to motivate the establishment of a more in-depth ototoxicity monitoring policy, which facilitates uniformity among audiologists managing patients with MDR tuberculosis. Therefore, the study aimed to describe the audiological practices employed by audiologists in the management of adult patients with MDR tuberculosis in South Africa.Method: A descriptive survey design was used. A questionnaire was developed and included elements of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (1994) guidelines for monitoring ototoxicity. Ninety-three audiologists contributed data to this study. Descriptive statistics were used in the analysis of the data.Results: Sixty-eight percent (%) of the respondents were aware of the international guidelines, 93% provided pre-treatment counselling and 87% conducted a baseline assessment. Nineteen per cent of the respondents conducted high-frequency audiometry, while 74% carried out a monthly evaluation, 72% performed a full audiological assessment after the cessation of the MDR tuberculosis treatment, and 96% conducted post-treatment counselling. Modifications to the international guidelines include not conducting speech and immittance audiometry, as well as testing certain frequencies. The reasons for these modifications include limited specialised equipment, time constraints, large caseloads and understaffed departments.Conclusion: There are no explicit guidelines on ototoxicity monitoring in South Africa. Consequently, audiologists are having to modify the international guidelines. Thus, there is no consistency in managing patients with MDR tuberculosis. This highlights the need for South Africa to develop context-relevant ototoxicity monitoring guidelines to appropriately manage patients with MDR tuberculosis.
The influence of family characteristics on glycaemic control among adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the general outpatient clinic, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Odume Bethrand B. , Ofoegbu Onyebuchi S. , Aniwada Elias C. , Okechukwu Emeka F.
Published: November 2022

Background: There is an increasing epidemic of diabetes worldwide with many patients not achieving set treatment targets. Family interventions in diabetes patient management, a proven adjunct, have not been fully integrated to patient care.Method: A cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in the outpatient clinic of the Department of Family Medicine, National Hospital, Abuja. A total of 156 adult patients with type 2 diabetes were recruited between August and October 2012 with 145 (93%) completing the study. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 was used to enter and analyse the data.Results: A total of 145 subjects (81 females, 64 males) were studied. Assessment of the relationship between the family characteristics and glycaemic control was significant for family functional status by APGAR (Adaptability, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve), which represents the questionnaire categories and social support by the Modified Scale for Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), p-value 0.000.Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between family function and social support and glycaemic control among type 2 diabetic patients attending the general outpatient clinic in the National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.
Potential barriers to focused antenatal care utilisation by HIV-positive pregnant women in Swaziland
Authors: Ganga-Limando M. , Gule W. P.
Published: November 2022

Background: Maternal mortality and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continue to be major challenges to the Kingdom of Swaziland. In the past, the government introduced focused antenatal care and integrated it with national strategies to reduce maternal mortality and the mother-to-child transmission of HIV. It was anticipated that individualised and integrated principles guiding the focused antenatal care model would enhance the quality of care received by pregnant women, consequently leading to high utilisation of the antenatal care services, a low rate of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and better pregnancy outcomes.Method:The study used a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory design, with individual semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. A total of 18 interviews were conducted with 18 HIV-positive pregnant women who attended at least two antenatal care visits at a regional referral hospital.Results: Seven potential barriers emerged from the thematic comparative content analysis of the participants’ descriptions. These were long waiting hours, poor equipment, nonadherence by the nurses with the working hours, fragmented care, lack of privacy, the length of time spent with health professionals, and inadequate health education.Conclusion: It is essential for healthcare providers to understand and address the factors which are viewed by HIV-positive pregnant women as being potential barriers to the use of focused antenatal care.
Hot flushes
Authors: Van Schoor Jacky
Published: November 2022

Vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flushes and night sweats, are considered to be the cardinal symptoms of menopause, and are experienced by most women. The physiology of hot flushes is not fully understood, and is likely to reflect the interplay between multiple central and peripheral physiological systems. Reproductive hormones play an integral role, as evidenced by the onset of vasomotor symptoms during the dramatic reproductive hormone changes of the menopausal transition, and by the efficacy of exogenous oestrogen in the treatment of hot flushes. Menopausal hormone therapy with oestrogen, and with or without a progestogen, is the most widely studied and most effective treatment option for the relief of menopause-related vasomotor symptoms. It is also considered to be the standard of care for women with moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms.
Expectations of hypertensive patients attending the GOPC of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
Authors: Gyuse A. N. , Adat P. , Udonwa N. E. , Ndebbio U. J.
Published: November 2022

Background: Hypertensive patients’ expectations are a major determinant of treatment outcomes. This study was undertaken to determine the pattern of expectations of hypertensive patients as a basis for modification of the care given to them. Methodology: This was a descriptive hospital study involving 260 hypertensive patients aged above 20 years, randomly selected. Study participants were engaged in patient-centred consultation during each visit. Their socio-demographic characteristics were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, while the expectations of the hypertensive patients were also assessed. Their blood pressure was measured on three (3) occasions at two-monthly intervals. Data were analysed using SPSS version 20.0 and data were presented in tables. Results: The majority of the respondents (161, 61.9%) were females while the males numbered 99 (38.1%). Most (219) of the respondents were older than 40 years and had some form of education. The majority of the respondents needed information on hypertension (85.3%), expected that the hypertensive medication they would be given wouldlower their blood pressure (88.5%), and expected a cure of their hypertension (70.4%). There were some respondents who did not have any expectations.Conclusion: Hypertensive patients have varying illness expectations that can be explored using the patient-centred consultation strategy to improve treatment outcomes.
Knowledge, awareness and readiness of private sector doctors practising in the Ethekweni and Ugu districts of KwaZulu-Natal province for the implementation of the National Health Insurance
Authors: Latiff-Khamissa S. , Naidoo Panjasaram
Published: November 2022

Background: The proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) aims to improve quality of care and equity in healthcare financing for all South Africans. Successful implementation requires participation by stakeholders, such as private sector doctors who play an important role in healthcare delivery. A study was conducted to determine their knowledge, awareness and readiness for the implementation of the NHI.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out by administering close-ended anonymous questionnaires to private-sector doctors in the South region of KwaZulu-Natal. Data were analysed using SPSS version 15. 0.Results: The response rate was 70%; the majority were male with 56% of respondents in the age group 41–60 years. Over 68% had satisfactory knowledge about NHI, whilst 24 (3%) had good knowledge (p 0.05); doctors with satisfactory knowledge indicated their preference for NHI information via circulars and newspapers. Some 64% believed that they have the necessary skills to implement the NHI, but are not completely ready regarding infrastructure and resources.Conclusions: The majority have satisfactory knowledge, awareness and believe they have the necessary skills to participate in the NHI. However, the government needs to increase knowledge and awareness, and to improve infrastructure and resources in order for effective implementation of the NHI.
The design meeting
Authors: Ellis Chris
Published: November 2022

“Design is everything. Everything” – Paul Rand
Urinary tract infections in women
Authors: Van Schoor Jacky
Published: November 2022

Symptoms suggestive of acute urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common reasons why women consult a health professional. Antimicrobial agents are usually prescribed for the treatment of symptomatic UTIs seen in clinical practice. However, the extensive use of antimicrobial agents for community-acquired UTIs has resulted in the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. Increasing concern about the association between the use of antimicrobial agents and acquired antimicrobial resistance has highlighted the need for rational pharmacotherapy when treating UTIs. This article discusses currently recommended antimicrobial therapy for uncomplicated UTIs in women, UTIs during pregnancy and recurrent UTIs.
Repeat-punctured superorthogonal convolutional turbo codes on AWGN and flat Rayleigh fading channels
Authors: Pillay Narushan , Xu HongJun , Takawira Fambirai
Published: November 2022

Repeat-punctured turbo codes, an extension of the conventional turbo-coding scheme, has shown a significant increase in bit-error rate performance at moderate to high signal-to-noise ratios for short frame lengths. Superorthogonal convolutional turbo codes (SCTC) makes use of superorthogonal signals to improve the performance of the conventional turbo codes and a coding scheme that applies the repeat-punctured technique into SCTC has shown to perform better. We investigated two new low-rate coding schemes, repeat-punctured superorthogonal convolutional turbo codes (RPSCTC) and dual-repeat-punctured superorthogonal convolutional turbo codes (DRPSCTC), that make use of superorthogonal signaling, together with repetition and puncturing, to improve the performance of SCTC for reliable and effective communications. Simulation results in the additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) channel and the frequency non-selective Rayleigh fading channel are presented together with analytical bounds of bit error probabilities, derived from transfer function bounding techniques. From the simulation results and the analytical bounds presented, it is evident that RPSCTC and DRPSCTC offer a more superior performance than SCTC in the AWGN channel, as well as in flat Rayleigh non-line-of-sight fading channels. The distance spectrum is also presented for the new schemes and accounts for the performance improvement rendered in simulations. It is important to note that the improved performance that SCTC, and consequently RPSCTC and DRPSCTC, exhibit is achieved at the expense of bandwidth expansion and complexity and would be ideal for power-limited satellite communication links or interference-limited systems.
Âşık Mustafa Kurbanoğlu'nun Aşk Şiirlerinin Kavramsal Metafor Teorisi Işığında Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: DEMİRKAYA Barış , GEMİCİ Halil İbrahim
Published: November 2022

Kavramsal metafor teorisi, bilişsel anlam bilimine dayanan ve metaforu kavramsal düzeyde ele alan teorinin adıdır. George Lakoff ve Mark Johnson tarafından 1980 yılında yayımlanan Metaphors We Live By adlı eserle alanyazında ifadesini bulan bu teori, son yıllarda Türkiye’de hem tarihî ve çağdaş lehçelere hem de bu lehçelere ait önemli eserlere uygulanmaktadır. Bu makalede ise Kars âşıklık geleneğinin 21. yüzyıldaki önemli isimlerinden biri olan Âşık Mustafa Kurbanoğlu’nun tarafımızca derlenen aşk şiirleri ele alınmış ve bu şiirlerde tespit edilen aşk metaforları kavramsal metafor teorisi ışığında incelenmiştir. Âşık Mustafa Kurbanoğlu ile yapılan birebir görüşmeler, gözlemler ve elektronik ortamdaki araştırmalar sonucunda 193 şiir elde edilmiş, bu şiirlerin 27’sinin aşk konulu yazılmış şiirler olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Şairin aşk konulu şiirleri üzerinde metafor tespiti yapılırken Pragglejaz Group tarafından geliştirilen MIP (Metaphor Identification Procedure) adlı yöntemden yararlanılmıştır. Bu çalışma neticesinde kavramsal metafor teorisinin halk şiiri verimleri üzerinde uygulanmasının mümkün olduğu görülmüş, ayrıca Âşık Mustafa Kurbanoğlu’nun şiirlerindeki aşk algısının çok yönlülüğü ve şairin aşk anlayışının zenginliği ortaya konulmuştur.