bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improving Accessibility Of Health Services Through A Workshop On Polyclinic Search Application For Student Groups, Communities Groups And Hospitals Groups
Authors: Zaky Abdul , Handoko Bobi , Bisra Marido , Wiwik Suryandartiwi , Alfitri Yana Yunita
Published: October 2024

Kota Pekanbaru, kota terpadat di Provinsi Riau, merupakan rumah bagi 31 rumah sakit yang menawarkan berbagai layanan kesehatan.  Penyebaran rumah sakit ini memiliki dampak yang signifikan terhadap aksesibilitas layanan kesehatan, terutama klinik rawat jalan. Hal ini secara tidak langsung mempengaruhi status kesehatan masyarakat secara keseluruhan. Proyek pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan prototipe aplikasi berbasis Android yang membantu masyarakat dalam menemukan rumah sakit di Kota Pekanbaru yang menyediakan layanan yang dibutuhkan. "Aplikasi Pencarian Layanan Rumah Sakit di Kota Pekanbaru" menyederhanakan dan mempercepat proses pencarian layanan kesehatan yang dibutuhkan oleh masyarakat. Proyek ini dimulai dengan perancangan Aplikasi Pencarian Layanan Rumah Sakit di Kota Pekanbaru. Langkah selanjutnya adalah melakukan uji fungsionalitas dan uji kelayakan pada aplikasi Android. Hasil dari uji fungsionalitas dan kelayakan cukup memuaskan, dengan hasil 100% fungsionalitas dan 87 5% dianggap layak. Kegiatan workshop dilakukan dalam beberapa kesempatan, antara lain untuk siswa SMA, masyarakat umum, mahasiswa, dan pasien rumah sakit. Hasil workshop menunjukkan animo yang sangat tinggi dari masyarakat. Evaluasi terhadap kegiatan dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner, dimana 83% responden menyatakan bahwa aplikasi ini sangat dibutuhkan oleh masyarakat, sedangkan sisanya menyatakan belum dibutuhkan. Berdasarkan konsep aplikasi, 70% responden menyatakan aplikasi sudah baik, 25% responden menyatakan aplikasi ini perlu untuk ditingkatkan dan 5% responden menyatakan aplikasi ini tidak baik. Aplikasi Pencarian Layanan Kesehatan di Rumah Sakit ini berbasis Android dan Aplikasi ini dapat ditingkatkan untuk didaftarkan pada layanan yang dapat diakses oleh seluruh masyarakat secara gratis.
Increasing Community Health Knowledge in Karangrejo Village, Wungu District, Madiun Regency through Socialization, Mentoring, Cultivation and Utilization of Sambiloto Medicinal Plants.
Authors: William Muhammad Reno , Latifah Gina  , Alfi Magfirli  , Kusuma Yenni , Hutomo Mandala Putra  , Arum Suproborini
Published: October 2024

Health is still an important topic in Karangrejo Village, Wungu District, Madiun Regency. Quoted from the local health center, the level of infectious diseases such as flu and skin diseases is still high. This activity aims to increase knowledge about the cultivation and benefits of the bitter medicinal plant (Andrographis paniculata) for health in Karangrejo Village. The methods used include land surveys, education about the health benefits of these plants, land cleaning, fertilization, as well as planting and cultivation training. The results of the activity showed an increase in public knowledge about the cultivation of the bitter medicinal plant and its benefits for health. In conclusion, the socialization, mentoring, cultivation and use of Sambiloto activities are useful for increasing knowledge about the cultivation and health benefits of the bitter medicinal plant in Karangrejo Village, Wungu District, Madiun Regency.
Fortifikasi Nak Nan Jelly Bog Segamur
Authors: Hasbi Habid al , Sutanta
Published: October 2024

Abstract: Abundant banana stem waste is often wasted and becomes an environmental problem. In fact, research results show that banana stems are rich in benefits, one of which is the potential as an anti-obesity agent. Seeing this potential, the community service team tried to process banana stem waste into nutritious and economically valuable food products. This community service activity focused on assisting PKK Metuk mothers in processing banana stems into innovative food products. With intensive training and assistance, it is hoped that PKK mothers can produce value-added food products from banana stem waste. In addition to providing health benefits to the community, this activity is also expected to improve the community's economy through the development of small and medium enterprises based on local resources. The results of this community service activity show that the processing of banana stem waste into food products can be successful. PKK mothers succeeded in producing food products that are not only beneficial for health, but also have good market potential. This success proves that banana stem waste can be a valuable resource if managed properly.
 
Keywords: Musa paradisiaca, economy, health
KRŠENJA DJEČJIH PRAVA U HRVATSKIM MEDIJIMA: ISTRAŽIVANJE I ANALIZE PARADIGMATSKIH SLUČAJEVA
Authors: Šola Ivica , Homa Melita
Published: October 2024

Rad polazi od činjenice da do 2010. godine nije bilo ili je bilo vrlo malo istraživanja o pravima djece u medijima, što se promijenilo zahvaljujući Komunikološkoj školi koja djeluje unutar Matice hrvatske u suradnji s Uredom pravobraniteljice. Cilj je ovoga istraživanja utvrditi moguće pomake u toj svijesti i obvezi u medijima. Temeljna je hipoteza: „Hrvatski mediji krše prava djece pri izvještavanju.“ Poseban naglasak, što se analize slučajeva tiče, stavljen je na djecu poznatih osoba, pogotovo u okolnostima vezanima za brakorazvodne parnice ili sporove za skrbništvo nad djetetom te zlouporabu djece u kontekstu političkoga marketinga. Zaključak je istraživanja da poštivanje prava djece u medijima nije na zadovoljavajućoj razini.

Ključne riječi: djeca; prava; mediji; kršenje.
THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING CULTURE IN ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP)
Authors: Drinovac Topalović Marijana , Ljubas Sandra
Published: October 2024

The importance of teaching culture within English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programs is underscored by the necessity for cultural competence and linguistic proficiency, particularly in professional communication. ESP differs from General English education by tailoring instruction to the specific linguistic needs within various professional and technical domains. As the globalised professional world increasingly demands effective intercultural communication, ESP programs must integrate cultural education to prepare learners for authentic interactions across cultural boundaries. This paper examines the importance of cultural aspects in professional communication and the integration of cultural education into ESP curricula, supported by the theoretical frameworks of Byram, Morgan et al. (1994), constructivist perspectives (Hughes & Sears, 2004), intercultural competence (Fantini, 1997), culturally relevant pedagogy (Ladson-Billings, 1995), multicultural education (Parker, 2019), and cultural intelligence (Earley & Ang, 2003). By delving into these pedagogical models and theories, the paper aims to demonstrate that cultural competence is not just an additive element but a core component of ESP curricula, essential for fostering professional, communicative competence among learners.

Keywords: English for Specific Purposes (ESP); cultural competence; linguistic proficiency; intercultural communication; cultural education.
MEDIJI I ODGOJ ZA KRITIČKO MIŠLJENJE
Authors: Miliša Zlatko , Sivrić Ivana
Published: October 2024

Zagovornici nekritičkog korištenja informatičke tehnologije u obrazovanju tvrde da je budućnost obrazovanja u kibernetskome prostoru i digitalizaciji. No, digitalna tehnologija nije alternativa za poželjnu interakciju. Zato se danas u suvremenoj pedagogiji i govori o socijalnome biću škole kao polazištu humane škole. Kritičkomu mišljenju treba posvetiti više pozornosti u odgoju i obrazovanju, a pretpostavka za razvoj kritičkoga mišljenja jest uvođenje toga kolegija na svim društveno-humanističkim fakultetima, a onda i kao izborni predmet u osnovnim školama. U tome kontekst predlažemo znatno šire od sadašnjih aspekte sadržaja medijske kulture u čitankama za hrvatski jezik i književnost, osobito u osnovnim školama.

Ključne riječi: mediji; manipulacija; indoktrinacija; odgoj za kritičko mišljenje; medijska kultura.
OBRADA MEĐUNARODNIH ŠTETA U IZVANSUDSKOME POSTUPKU: Usporedna analiza Sustava zelene karte i Sustava IV. direktive i potreba za temeljitim promjenama
Authors: Đokić Jasmina , Marić Antonija , Martinović Ana
Published: October 2024

U radu se analizira problematika obrade zahtjeva iz osnova osiguranja od građanskopravne izvanugovorne odgovornosti za štetu nastalu upotrebom motornih vozila, i to kada u pravnome odnosu naknade štete postoji međunarodno obilježje. Zaštita žrtava prekograničnoga cestovnog prometa već nekoliko desetljeća predstavlja izazov na međunarodnoj i europskoj razini. Radi bolje zaštite žrtava formirana su dva sustava obrade međunarodnih šteta koja paralelno postoje – Sustav zelene karte i Sustav IV. direktive. U radu se analiziraju temeljne značajke obaju sustava i pravila postupanja, njihove prednosti i slabosti te kako se postojanje različitih mehanizama za rješavanje međunarodnih šteta odražava na prava oštećenika. Zbog aktualnosti i složenosti teme autori su analizu ograničili na obradu zahtjeva u izvansudskome postupku, dok pitanja vezana za sudski postupak nisu predmet ovoga rada. Na samome kraj rad donosi osvrt na mogućnosti unaprjeđenja trenutačno važećega regulatornog okvira radi poboljšanja zaštite žrtava prometnih nezgoda s međunarodnim elementom.

Ključne riječi: međunarodne štete; Zelena karta; Kretski sporazum; IV. direktiva; zaštita posjetitelja.
SHIELDING DIRECTING MINDS OF COMPANIES AGAINST LIABILITY:
Authors: Odoi Reginald Nii Odoi
Published: October 2024

Corporate Governance involves how companies are controlled and the role directors play in running the affairs of companies. Directors owe a fiduciary duty to the companies they administer and are required to observe the utmost good faith in their dealings. Where a director breaches the duties imposed by law or exceeds the powers so conferred, the director is to be personally liable for the damages caused actionable through fiduciary-duty litigation. This paper argues that though directors owe a duty of care, the “business judgment rule” or “business judgment presumption” should serve as a basis to shield directors from liability in cases where the directors are reasonably informed and not self-interested in the making of the business decision. The paper discovers that, unlike other jurisdictions, the Companies Act of Ghana does not codify the business judgment rule. This paper contends that codifying the business judgment rule in Ghana would strike a workable balance between the role of a director in exercising independent and unrestrained judgment on one hand, whilst also exacting accountability on the other hand, to safeguard the interests of the stakeholders of the company. As a way of developing a thesis upon which director conduct and compliance could be measured, this paper recommends that practical guidelines of best practice for directors should be formulated by the courts using the National Corporate Governance Code (National Code) developed by the Institute of Directors of Ghana as a guide. This is significant because, in order to achieve economic efficiency of companies, it is imperative to not hold directors liable for every business decision they make
EQ-5D-3L Population Norms for Trinidad and Tobago
Authors: Bailey Henry H
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT

Objective
Quality of life measures are increasingly being used in clinical practice and in research. Internationally EQ-5D is the most commonly used generic health related quality of life instrument.  The EQ-5D system comprises five dimensions: mobility, self-care, ability to conduct usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. This study sought to provide a set of population norms for Trinidad and Tobago to facilitate clinical and other researchers who wish to use the EQ-5D-3L value set that was recently created for Trinidad and Tobago. Population norms are baseline values against which the EQ-5D health status of patients or patient groups can be compared.

Methods
Self-reported health data using the EQ-5D-3L questionnaire were taken from two previously undertaken surveys of representative samples of the Trinidad and Tobago population. EQ-5D-3L health states, mean EQ VAS (visual analogue scale) scores and mean EQ-5D-3L index values were obtained for demographic groups.

Results
Data were obtained for 590 respondents. The mean EQ VAS value was 82.3 and the mean EQ-5D-3L index value was 0.931. The EQ-5D dimensions with the highest rates of reported problems were pain/discomfort (29%) and anxiety/depression (14%). Self-reported health was observed to decline as age progresses and men reported higher levels of health than women.

Conclusion
The population norms in this study can be used as base-line values for key demographic groups in clinical practice and in clinico-economic research using EQ-5D-3L.
Pneumotórax Causado por Espinhos de Ouriço em Canino
Authors: Pan dos Santos Bruna , Dantas Micheletti Carolina , Nozawa Marcela Helena
Published: October 2024

O pneumotórax é o acúmulo de ar nas cavidades pleurais parietal e/ou visceral, causando o colabamento do pulmão devido à diminuição negativa nesses espaços. No caso dos cães, o pneumotórax traumático é mais comum, muitas vezes causado por acidentes automobilísticos ou materiais perfurocortantes. Os sintomas incluem dispneia, letargia, tosse e mucosas cianóticas. Este estudo visa relatar um caso de uma canina, fêmea, 10 anos, pesando 15,6Kg, SRD, que foi atendida no Centro Veterinário UNIFEOB em São João da Boa Vista - SP após encaminhamento com o diagnóstico de pneumotórax. O tutor relatou que há três dias foram retirados espinhos de ouriço pelo corpo do animal, mas que há dois dias se apresentava com respiração ofegante, cansaço e mucosas cianóticas. Durante o exame físico, foi realizada a tricotomia da região de tórax do animal, do qual foi palpado algumas estruturas condizentes com espinhos. A paciente então foi destinada ao procedimento cirúrgico de retirada do corpo estranho. O procedimento foi um sucesso e não houve intercorrências. O diagnóstico do pneumotórax baseia-se na anamnese e nos sinais clínicos, já sua confirmação é feita através de radiografia, que mostram deslocamento da silhueta cardíaca e atelectasia pulmonar e realização de toracocentese de alívio. Neste caso em questão, ressalta a importância do diagnóstico precoce e do tratamento adequado para o manejo bem-sucedido de condições respiratórias em cães, destacando o papel crucial de um exame físico detalhado juntamente com o tratamento cirúrgico.
Lidl wächst mit Bio-Aktionen
Authors: Stockburger Manfred
Published: October 2024

Lidl baut das Bio-Sortiment um. Die Zahl der Artikel im Dauersortiment ist zurückgegangen. Aktionsartikel sorgen unter dem Strich für ein kleines Plus. Dennoch gewinnt der Schwarz-Discounter aktuell Marktanteile.
Bonduelle wächst gegen den Markttrend
Authors: Sachsenröder Delphine
Published: October 2024

Nach dem geplanten Verkauf der Salat-Sparte konzentriert sich Bonduelle in Deutschland auf das Konserven-Geschäft. Neue Produkte und verstärktes Marketing sollen vor allem junge Kunden von der Dose überzeugen.
Infinite Roots arbeitet an Milchalternativen
Authors: Adelhardt Andrea
Published: October 2024

Mykoproteine könnten zum nächsten Milliardenmarkt werden – das prognostizieren Marktforscher. In Deutschland bereitet sich Infinite Roots auf die Einführung seines ersten Produkts vor.
Unzufriedene Unternehmer
Authors: Lenders Dirk
Published: October 2024

Agrar- und Ernährungsunternehmen beklagen fehlende politische Rahmenbedingungen und wirtschaftliche Perspektiven sowie hohe bürokratische Hürden. Das führe zu einem Investitionsstau.
US-Rechtssystem birgt Risiken für Exporteure
Authors: Schoenhuber Manny P.
Published: October 2024

Nahrungsmittelexporteure, die in die USA liefern, können dort in unerwartete Schwierigkeiten wie den „Discovery Prozess“ oder „California Proposition 65“ geraten. Ein Überblick zu den wichtigsten Unterschieden.
Schritt für Schritt
Authors: Hofmann Janine
Published: October 2024

Am 24. Oktober wird Albrecht Hornbach 70 Jahre alt. Für sein Lebensprojekt Hornbach leistet er als Familienunternehmer und als Persönlichkeit seit Jahrzehnten viel und hat die Weichen für die nächste Generation gestellt. Janine Hofmann
Recyclingfähigkeit lässt zu wünschen übrig
Authors: Möller Andrea
Published: October 2024

Die Verpackung von Herta Saftschinken geht aus dem LZ-Pack-Check mit Berndt + Partner Creality als Gesamtsieger hervor. Bei der Nachhaltigkeit ist markenübergreifend Luft nach oben.
Konsumliebling Geflügel
Authors: Hubert Wolfgang
Published: October 2024

Gebratenes Federvieh ist beliebt. Vor allem der Konsum von Hähnchen steigt. Das liegt nicht nur am günstigen Preis. Wolfgang Hubert
Fleischbranche wirbt um Vertrauen
Authors: Schindler Barbara
Published: October 2024

Die brasilianische Schweine- und Hühnerfleischproduktion soll nach dem Willen des Exporteursverbands ABPA die Weltbevölkerung mit Proteinen versorgen.
BRF arbeitet an Effizienz
Authors: Schindler Barbara
Published: October 2024

Im 80. Jahr seiner Kultmarke Sadia verzeichnet der BRF-Konzern national ebenso wie international eine positive Entwicklung. Nachhaltigkeit und soziale Verantwortung stehen auf der Agenda.
Verband unterstützt beim Export
Authors: Schindler Barbara
Published: October 2024

Auf Messen wie der PLMA präsentieren sich die brasilianischen Hersteller von verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln dem europäischen Publikum.
KI und Robotik: Innovationsmotor für KMU
Authors: Frutig Markus
Published: October 2024

Der Event «Innovationskraft für KMU, Künstliche Intelligenz und Robotik im Fokus» bei Peyer Marking in Spreitenbach (AG) zog zahlreiche Kunden und Experten aus der Verpackungs- und Kennzeichnungsbranche an. Hier wurden die Chancen und Herausforderungen von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) und Robotik für KMU intensiv beleuchtet, diskutiert und live präsentiert. Autor & Fotograf: Markus Frutig, Chefredaktor packAKTUELLL
Pro Carton Studentenwettbewerbe sind «in»
Authors: Mühling Winfried
Published: October 2024

Der Wettbewerb um Talente sowohl im Kreativ-bereich als auch im gewerblichen Bereich ist gross. Dies gilt um so mehr für die Kartonindustrie, haben wir doch besonders bei den Abgängern der Fachhoch¬schulen und Universitäten immer noch ein «angestaubtes» Image. Von Winfried Mühling, Marketingdirektor Pro Carton
Flaute erwischt Mittelstand
Authors: Deininger Olaf
Published: October 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Die Zahl der Insolvenzen erreicht in Deutschland einen Rekordwert. Zuletzt war die Lage während der Finanzkrise von 2008 so dramatisch. Betroffen ist immer stärker der Mittelstand. Der Höhepunkt der Pleitewelle soll allerdings erst 2025 erreicht werden.
Weniger Wirkstoffe, mehr Metabolite
Authors: Schaal René
Published: October 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Die Belastung des Grundwassers mit Pflanzenschutzmitteln (PSM) ist zurückgegangen. Dies zeigt eine aktuelle bundesweite Studie, für die über 16000 Messstellen ausgewertet wurden. Der Rückgang betrifft vor allem Stoffe, die nicht mehr zugelassen sind und deren Konzentration im Grundwasser nun langsam abnimmt. Deutlich häufiger tauchen hingegen Metabolite auf – mittlerweile an über 70 Prozent der Messstellen.
Drehtische: Damit der Tisch routiert und nicht das Personal
Authors:   Sandra Walz
Published: October 2024

Drehtische, auf denen komplexe und schwereBauteile bearbeitet werden, stellen Anlagenbauervor Herausforderungen. Neben dem vom Systembenötigten Medium, etwa Druckluft, Vakuumoder Hydrauliköl, müssen die Drehtische auch mitStrom und Datenschnittstellen versorgt werden.Um diese ausfallsicher von den feststehenden indie rotierenden Maschinenelementeeinzuspeisen, sind aufwändigeDrehdurchführungen erforderlich.
Keplerian Motion Inside an Isolated Dark Matter Halo and the Hubble’s Law
Authors: Jallouli Saoussan Kallel-
Published: October 2024

Recently, the existence of a new kind of staff, named “Zaman”, responsible for time variation by its spin, was established. The proposed model offered a suitable solution for the Dark Matter enigma. In this work, we generalize the previously solid body rotating spherical halo U to a differential rotation, where each spherical shell of radius R has a length of the day T(R) related to R with the Kepler’s relation: . We prove that the linear Hubble’s relation, , is just a consequence of our new “time”-model, and does not need any special hypothesis nor any special non Euclidean topology on U.
Actividad antioxidante, perfil mineral y lignocelulósico de la cáscara de la vaina de Theobroma cacao L. variedad Carmelo, para su posible aprovechamiento
Authors: Suárez-Patlán Edna E. , Espinosa-Solares Teodoro , Herbert-Pucheta José E. , Hernández-Núñez Emanuel , Zuleta-Prada Holber
Published: October 2024

Introducción. México es el decimotercer país productor de cacao con una producción anual de 20 000 toneladas (0.4 % de la producción mundial). Las cáscaras de vaina de cacao (CVC) representan una oportunidad para la extracción de productos de valor agregado debido a sus propiedades químicas.
Objetivo. Determinar la actividad antioxidante, el perfil mineral y los principales constituyentes químicos de CVC (Theobroma cacao L. var. Carmelo).
Materiales y métodos. Los principales constituyentes orgánicos e inorgánicos de la muestra de CVC se identificaron y cuantificaron mediante técnicas analíticas de la Asociación Técnica de las Industrias de Pulpa y Papel (TAPPI), Sociedad Estadounidense para Ensayos y Materiales (ASTM) y otros métodos reportados en la literatura.
Resultados y discusión. El contenido extraíble en disolventes orgánicos representó 19.4 %. El material lignocelulósico estuvo conformado por 30.5 % de celulosa, 19 % de hemicelulosa, 23.3 % de lignina y 7.7 % de cenizas. El contenido fenólico total fue 24.59 ± 0.93 mg equivalentes de ácido gálico∙g-1 y el contenido de flavonoides fue 2.35 ± 0.24 mg equivalentes de catequina∙g-1. Con respecto a la actividad antioxidante, se determinaron 304.84 ± 57.59 mg equivalentes de trolox para ABTS (ácido 2,2′-azino-bis[3-etilbenzotiazolina-6-sulfónico]) y 145.80 ± 3.84 mg equivalentes de trolox para FRAP (poder antioxidante férrico reductor). Conclusiones. La CVC es una fuente viable de lignina y sus contenidos de celulosa y hemicelulosa tienen potencial como fuente de carbohidratos en la producción de biocombustibles; además, el contenido elevado de polifenoles y su capacidad antioxidante la posicionan como una fuente prometedora para la industria alimentaria y farmacéutica.
Impact of Hybrid Biomass Fillers on the Physico-Mechanical and Degradation Properties of Utility Polymers
Authors: J. N. Nwokoye, , P.A.C. Okoye, , P. U. Chris-Okafor
Published: October 2024

The impact of cassava peel-rice husk hybrid fillers on the physico-mechanical and degradation properties of utility polymers were studied. Fine powders of cassava peel and rice husk of 75µm mesh size were homogeneously mixed at the ratio of 1:1 to form the hybrid filler. The virgin crystalline pellets of Low-Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene were filled with varying weight percentages (5, 10, 15, and 20) of the hybridized filler and the composites produced via the injection moulding technique at 288oC. The mechanical properties were studied according to ASTM standards. The surface morphological properties and thermal properties were studied with Scanning Electron Microscope and Differential Scanning Calorimeter respectively. The results of the mechanical properties showed improved tensile strength, compression strength and hardness as the filler load increases till optimum filler load was attained, while the percentage elongation at break decreased with increase in filler load. The shear modulus was found to be irregular. The creep behaviour with the PP composites was irregular but linear with LDPE composites. The solvent imbibition showed no increase in water, but less than 1% increase in toluene. The DSC result showed the hybrid filler had positive impact on LDPE composite but no effect on PP composite. The micrographs showed improved properties as the filler loading increases. Biodegradation test in soil revealed a reduction in the mass of the composites after a 6- month burial period indicating that the composite is degradable and eco- friendly. From the results, the cassava peel-rice husk hybrid filler can be employed in formulation of polymers where strength, water resistance and biodegradability is required such as plastic tiles. Thus, it is suggested that agro-wastes such as cassava peel and rice husk could be used as fillers in production of degradable plastics as they are accessible, cheap, easy to use and eco-friendly.
Determination of Essential Soil Nutrient Levels from Tea Growing Areas in Western and Central Highlands of Kenya
Authors: J.G.N Kithure , S.G Oganga
Published: October 2024

Tea is a vital economic crop in Kenya, especially in the highlands, and is rich in beneficial ingredients like caffeine and polyphenols. Soil nutrients influence the health of tea plants. This study analyzed the levels of Sodium (Na), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Copper (Cu), pH, and moisture content in soil samples from Kisii and Meru Counties. Samples were dried, ground, and digested using aqua regia, with elements analyzed via Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry and Phosphorus via UV-Vis Spectroscopy. Results for Kisii soil showed higher nutrient concentrations overall, except for Ca, K, and Na, which were higher in Meru. Kisii: Na (8.38 mg/kg), K (36.15 mg/kg), Ca (0.85 mg/kg), Mg (22.075 mg/kg), Mn (14.16 mg/kg), P (0.2765 mg/kg), Cu (2.66 mg/kg), Zn (8.445 mg/kg), MC (22.855%), pH 5.00. Meru: Na (8.69 mg/kg), K (38.6 mg/kg), Ca (0.95 mg/kg), Mg (17.41 mg/kg), Mn (5.675 mg/kg), P (0.236 mg/kg), Cu (0.975 mg/kg), Zn (8.13 mg/kg), MC (27.995%), pH
Wave and Littoral Processes at Thengapattanam Coast, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu State, SW India
Authors: C. Hentry C. Hentry , G.D. Gena G.D. Gena , S. Saravanan S. Saravanan
Published: October 2024

The field investigations were carried out on the beach profiles, breaking wave parameters and longshore currents for a period of 25 months from December 2006 to December 2008 to study the beach dynamics of Thengapattanam coast, Kanyakumari district, Tamilnadu state, SW India. The Thengapattanam beach is well known for its long history, estuary, tourism, manmade structures and fishing activities. Monthly measurements were prepared on littoral environmental observations (LEO) and beach level variations. Longshore sediment transport rates were estimated based on the observed data. The estimated annual gross longshore sediment transport rate was higher due to recent manmade structures and the net transport was towards southerly direction . The beach profile level was lowest in July and high in April and the variation was 35 m. The total volume of sand transported was 840 m3/yr during 2007 and 710 m3/yr during 2008. The wave heights varied between 0.4 to 2.5 m during 2007 and 0.45 to 1.8 m during 2008, whereas wave period was between 8 sec to 15.5 sec and 7 sec to 21 sec for 2007 and 2008 respectively. The study concluded that the beach is experiencing significant erosion. Thengapatanam beach is being subjected to erosion phase during both monsoon seasons and get stable profiles by fair weather seasons. Longshore currents were stronger in June, July and August and steady during rest of the year. The net southerly transport was 1.2*106 m3/yr during 2007 and 0.577*106 m3/year during 2008. The volume variations of the sediments, an account of accretion/erosion were estimated considering the January 2007 profile as the base reference over which the values of other months were compared. The study area is highly vulnerable due to its erosion and other factors.
The Concept of “Religion” as a Heuristic Device
Authors: Schilbrack Kevin
Published: October 2024

Scholars are increasingly recognizing that the concept of "religion" has evolved in its meanings over the centuries and that its contemporary use as a means of sorting cultures around the world is a product of relatively recent European interests. One response to this issue has been to propose that scholars should understand "religion" as a heuristic device, that is, as a tool invented in western modernity but not as a concept that names a transhistorical and transcultural reality that has existed "out there" in the world before the term was invented. In this paper, I clarify and critique the heuristic sense of the term. I argue that the costs of a heuristic understanding are severe and that an alternative, realist understanding of the concept is better. On this realist view, a "religion" names a form of life based on belief in superempirical realities, whether or not the term "religion" was known to those practicing it.
Eusebios av Caesarea, Konstantins liv
Authors: Pålsson Katarina
Published: October 2024

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Klaus Fitschen, Nicole Grochowina & Oliver Schuegraf (red.), Lutheran Identity: Cultural Imprint and Reformation Heritage
Authors: Nausner Michael
Published: October 2024

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Fredrik Portin & Kamilla Skarström Hinojosa (red.), Jesus och politiken
Authors: Liljefors Hanna
Published: October 2024

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IMPACTO DA REFORMA TRIBUTÁRIA DE 2025 NA GESTÃO FINANCEIRA E TRIBUTÁRIA DE CONDOMÍNIOS NO BRASIL: ANÁLISE DOS PRINCIPAIS TRIBUTOS E SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES PARA OS CONDÔMINOS
Authors: Pereira Maikon Rodrigues , Silva Maxwell José Pereira da , Capeletti Luiz Reinaldo
Published: October 2024

Para começarmos essa análise, devemos entrar no contexto das mudanças tributárias que serão trazidas pela reforma tributária prevista para 2025. Essa reforma, que promete alterar significativamente o sistema tributário brasileiro, vai introduzir novas regras e tributos que podem impactar diretamente os condomínios residenciais e comerciais. Agora que já entendemos um pouco sobre essas mudanças, é importante discutir como essas novas diretrizes fiscais podem afetar a gestão dos condomínios e a vida dos condôminos. Vamos focar em três aspectos principais: as consequências administrativas, financeiras e psicossociais, que envolvem tanto os gestores quanto os moradores. Por fim, apresentamos de maneira clara e objetiva o impacto dessas mudanças, convidando você, leitor, a se colocar no lugar dos administradores e condôminos, para compreender os desafios e pressões que podem surgir com a nova legislação.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA FARMÁCIA POPULAR PARA PACIÊNTES HIPERTENSOS
Authors: Azevedo Madelenice Liberto , Andrade Leonardo Guimarães de
Published: October 2024

A Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (HAS) é definida como uma doença crônica não transmissível, caracterizada por níveis elevados de pressão arterial, que afeta mais de 1,2 bilhões de pessoas no mundo inteiro. Trata-se de uma doença extremamente custosa para os sistemas de saúde, pois envolve custos diretos e indiretos. Considerando este contexto, é viável que os sistemas de saúde busquem formas de atuar na prevenção da HAS e na promoção à saúde dos pacientes hipertensos, contribuindo para a redução de custos. Sendo assim, este artigo tem como objetivo geral identificar a importância do programa Farmácia Popular do Brasil para pacientes com hipertenção arterial sistêmica, sobre os cuidados da atenção farmacêutica. A metodologia desse trabalho é a de revisão bibliográfica da literatura, com base em artigos no período de 2021 á 2024. Posso concluir que o programa Farmácia Popular é de grande valia, pois os medicamentos não têm custo, sendo assim possibilita todos os pacientes a seguirem o tratamento adequado.
ABORDAGENS DIAGNÓSTICAS E TERAPÊUTICAS DA SÍNDROME DE ASIA EM PACIENTES SUBMETIDOS A CIRURGIAS ESTÉTICAS
Authors: Santos Pedro Henrique Fernandes Pólvora , Ruas Ana Luisa Dias , D'El-Rei Carlos Antônio Silva , Moraes Rafael Galdino Oliveira de , Tourinho Luciano de Oliveira Souza
Published: October 2024

Introdução: A Síndrome de ASIA é caracterizada por manifestações autoimunes e autoinflamatórias que podem se desenvolver após a exposição a adjuvantes, incluindo materiais usados em cirurgias estéticas. Objetivo: Investigar as abordagens diagnósticas e terapêuticas da Síndrome de ASIA em pacientes submetidos a mastectomia como cirurgia estética. Método: Revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online (MEDLINE/PubMed via National Library of Medicine), Web of Science (WoS), Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Índice Bibliográfico Español en Ciencias de la Salud (IBECS) e Literatura Peruana en Ciencias de la Salud (LIPECS), utilizando os descritores Patients AND Mastectomy AND Autoimmunity OR Syndrome AND Silicones. Foram incluídos os artigos que atenderam aos seguintes critérios: gratuitos e disponíveis na íntegra, nos idiomas português, espanhol e inglês, publicados nos últimos dez anos (de 2017 a 2022). Resultados: A análise abrangeu o exame de oito artigos originais, os quais abordaram diversos adjuvantes associados à Síndrome ASIA, destacando-se o silicone como o mais prevalente nos estudos analisados. Outros adjuvantes mencionados nos artigos incluíram óleo mineral, ácido hialurônico, polialquilamida e gel de poliacrilamida. Conclusões: Este estudo proporcionou uma compreensão mais aprofundada das abordagens diagnósticas e terapêuticas da Síndrome de ASIA em pacientes submetidos a cirurgias estéticas. Contudo, desafios consideráveis persistem, como a necessidade de padronização diagnóstica, desenvolvimento de tratamentos mais eficazes e identificação precisa de fatores de risco. Os resultados estabelecem uma base sólida para pesquisas futuras e melhorias na prática clínica, visando aprimorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes afetados por essa síndrome após procedimentos estéticos.
ATUAÇÃO DA FISIOTERAPIA NA PREVENÇÃO DE QUEDAS EM IDOSOS
Authors: Sousa Diana Irineu de , Soares Gelciene Lima , Sousa Tayane Alves de , Donatti Alberto Ferreira
Published: October 2024

O envelhecimento é um fenômeno global que traz mudanças fisiológicas que aumentam o risco de acidentes, como quedas. No Brasil, 30% dos idosos sofrem quedas anualmente, o que enfatiza a necessidade de medidas preventivas e promoção da saúde para reduzir esses incidentes. As quedas são a segunda principal causa de morte por lesões não intencionais, afetando 684.000 pessoas globalmente a cada ano, segundo a OMS. Além dos riscos físicos, quedas impactam negativamente a saúde mental e a qualidade de vida dos idosos. A fisioterapia preventiva desempenha um papel vital na promoção de um envelhecimento ativo, avaliando e melhorando aspectos musculoesqueléticos, neurológicos e cardiovasculares, além de considerar o ambiente e as relações sociais dos idosos. Este estudo realizou uma revisão integrativa da literatura, utilizando bases de dados como Google Acadêmico, Scielo e PubMed, para avaliar os efeitos da intervenção fisioterapêutica na prevenção de quedas em idosos. Os resultados indicam que a fisioterapia, através de exercícios proprioceptivos, treino de marcha e equilíbrio, e fortalecimento muscular, é eficaz na redução de quedas e na promoção de um envelhecimento saudável. Além disso, a fisioterapia mostrou-se benéfica para a funcionalidade e independência dos idosos. Com o aumento da população idosa, é crucial implementar estratégias eficazes de prevenção de quedas, abordando tanto fatores intrínsecos quanto extrínsecos, para melhorar a qualidade de vida e reduzir os custos associados a esses acidentes.
Differences in key volatile organic compound species in ozone formation between their initial and measured concentrations
Authors: Zheng Xudong , Xie Shaodong
Published: October 2024

Abstract. To reduce the uncertainties in identifying key volatile organic compounds (VOCs) species influencing ozone (O3) formation based on observed VOCs concentrations, this study proposed key species identification from the initial VOCs concentrations. The initial VOCs concentrations during the daytime and nighttime were calculated using reaction rates and hourly measured 99 VOCs concentrations at Deyang, Chengdu, and Meishan, southwest China during summer. The initial concentrations of alkenes and aromatics were higher than the measured ones. The largest differences between initial and measured concentrations were 1.04 ppbv for cis-2-butene at Deyang, 0.86 ppbv for isoprene at Chengdu, and 1.98 ppbv for isoprene at Meishan, respectively. Due to secondary production, the initial concentrations of oxygenated VOCs were lower than the measured ones. The largest differences were -0.54 ppbv for acetone at Deyang, -0.58 ppbv for acetaldehyde at Chengdu, and -0.5 ppbv for acetone at Meishan, respectively. Based on the initial concentrations, the top three species contributing to O3 formation potential were cis-2-butene, isoprene, m,p-xylene at Deyang; m,p-xylene, isoprene, acetaldehyde at Chengdu; and isoprene, ethylene, acetaldehyde at Meishan, respectively. These results differed from those based on observed concentrations. Comprehensively calculating the initial concentrations of VOCs helps accurately identify the key VOC species influencing O3 formation.
Weather systems associated with synoptic variability in the moist margin
Authors: Robinson Corey Michael , Narsey Sugata , Jakob Christian , Nguyen Hanh
Published: October 2024

Abstract. The moist margin is a sharp gradient of humidity that separates the moist deep tropics from the drier subtropics, and its movement is known to have an important effect on rainfall variability. In this work, we investigate how weather systems are related to synoptic variability in the moist margin. The weather systems considered include convectively coupled equatorial waves and the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), monsoon low-pressure systems (LPS), and extratropical interactions with the moist margin characterised by upper-level potential vorticity (PV). We use an object-based approach in which first, objects are defined to describe the variability of the moist margin, and then are related to weather objects representing the above weather systems. Overall, the results indicate that these weather systems are associated with a large proportion of variability in the moist margin. The MJO and equatorial Rossby wave have a significant modulating effect on the moist margin. In comparison, monsoon LPS are infrequent but strongly influence the moist margin when they occur. Interactions with the extratropics occur for around one quarter of moist margin perturbations, and display a clear wave-like signal, often with anticyclonic PV anomalies near the perturbed margin and cyclonic PV anomalies remotely. Overall, objects associated with weather systems are larger, longer-lived, and precipitate more, highlighting the important role of weather systems.
Analysis of the Spatial Pattern and Driving Forces of Linpan in Western Sichuan
Authors: Du Juan , Zhou Xu , Li Guangyong , Zhou Huihui , Tao Shu , Su Weiqing , Gao Yu
Published: October 2024

Abstract. This study aims to explore the landscape pattern and its driving forces of Linpan in western Sichuan, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of the spatial distribution of this unique rural settlement form. The landscape indices and redundancy analysis method were employed to investigate the landscape pattern and driving forces of Linpan in the western Sichuan region. By extracting the spatial information of Linpan in the study area, quantitative analysis of their landscape pattern was conducted using landscape indices. The results reveal certain characteristics of the landscape pattern of Linpan in the study area, where Longquanyi exhibits the highest degree of landscape fragmentation, with the highest patch density and smaller average patch size, yet the highest landscape diversity, while Wenjiang shows the lowest diversity, and Xinjin exhibits a more dispersed distribution of patches, and Dujiangyan has the highest number of patches. Using redundancy analysis, this study reveals the influence of natural and social driving forces on the landscape pattern of Linpan in Western Sichuan. The results indicate that urbanization rate, patch density, mean patch size, and average elevation are significant factors influencing the distribution and morphology of Linpan. These factors affect the spatial layout and connectivity of Linpan, driving changes in the land use structure, and profoundly impacting the landscape pattern of Linpan. To achieve the ecological sustainability, it is essential to comprehensively consider the impacts of both natural and human factors, scientifically plan and manage Linpan, and promote their harmonious coexistence with the surrounding environment.
EarthCODE – ESA’s Earth Science Collaborative Open Development Environment
Authors: Anghelea Anca , Smith Garin , Meissl Stephan , Achtsnit Stefan
Published: October 2024

Abstract. Earth Observations (EO) have become crucial for advancing climate and Earth System research, enabling significant scientific discoveries. Advanced EO missions, such as ESA’s Earth Explorers and the EU's Copernicus Programme, provide vast data volumes and continuous and global observations with cutting-edge technology, a vital resource for understanding processes and interactions within Earth's sub-systems, offering critical evidence of climate change impacts on society and ecosystems. Open access to such data products has been instrumental in facilitating global scientific collaboration and innovation. Reproducibility in Earth Science is essential for validating discoveries, enabling the scientific community to trust and build upon each other’s work. Open data, coupled with open-source software, is key to achieving this reproducibility, ensuring transparency, and facilitating peer review. Addressing scientific challenges requires collaborative efforts supported by fit-for-purpose technology to enable new insights and ensuring they are FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable), trustable and up to date, supporting long-term climate studies and action-driven science. Several initiatives within ESA’s Earth Observation Programme are fostering FAIR and Open Science. EarthCODE is one such initiative, focusing on implementing ESA’s vision of EO Open Science and Innovation by adopting FAIR and Open principles in Earth Science activities funded by ESA’s FutureEO Programme. EarthCODE leverages existing European platform solutions for effective cloud-based analyses of EO data and higher-level geospatial products. It aims to ensure the persistence of end-to-end scientific workflows and provide means for managing open research data, including data, code, and documentation. EarthCODE aims to make Earth Science research more reproducible, transparent, and collaborative, driving progress in understanding and addressing global environmental challenges.
Open-Source Solutions for Real-Time 3D Geospatial Web Integration
Authors: La Guardia Marcello , Koeva Mila , Díaz-Vilariño Lucia , Nourian Pirouz
Published: October 2024

Abstract. The recent development of Urban Digital Twin (UDT) structures and the spread of Internet of Things (IoT) technology have extended the concept of Digital Twin (DT) to urban environment representation, enabling real-time connections between geospatial representations and their real-world counterparts. Concurrently, advancements in surveying technologies and web geospatial services have facilitated the acquisition of extensive 2D and 3D geospatial data, making their spatial integration essential. While some proprietary software solutions have recently enabled initial examples of UDT by integrating various 3D geospatial data and real-time sensor acquisition, the development of open-source solutions for real-time web-based geospatial management remains a challenge. This work demonstrates a possible open-source solution for developing a UDT accessible via the web. The case study involves the web visualization platform of the new Faculty of ITC building at the University of Twente in Enschede (The Netherlands), which is connected in real-time with weather data services provided by Visual Crossing (1). The platform is based on an HTML5 framework and employs WebGL JavaScript graphic libraries to visualize different modules of 3D web visualization that integrate various local and remote 3D datasets. The framework adopted in this experiment can be used in the future for developing low-cost UDT web platforms beneficial for researchers, municipalities, and private companies interested in the real-time geospatial management of urban environments.
Dynamic Coastal Mapping Using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 Data Through Digital Earth Africa
Authors: Liu Qingxiang , Yuan Fang , Adams Caitlin , Rebelo Lisa-Maria , Wellington Michael
Published: October 2024

Abstract. Coastal erosion poses a continuous threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and property. To address these challenges and mitigate the effects of coastal changes, effective and current monitoring is essential. It is particularly important to monitor coastlines and coastal changes in Africa, where a significant portion of the population resides in coastal regions. While optical satellite imagery has been used for large-scale annual coastlines and change monitoring for Africa, its availability and quality are largely limited by the presence of cloud and cloud shadow. In comparison, using radar satellite observations such as Sentinel-1 data can provide consistent coastal mapping and change detection regardless of cloud presence. This paper outlines a fully automated supervised machine learning workflow using Sentinel-1 data and training samples extracted from Sentinel-2 data. It also explores the performance of the workflow for different coastal morphology types across the African coast. The workflow has proved to perform better and produced results that were visually more consistent with Sentinel-2 data compared to thresholding methods. While challenges exist to distinguish between land and water over smooth sandy beaches and rough near-shore water surfaces, our workflow provides an alternative method for coastal change mapping where optical satellites provide insufficient observations free from clouds. Python code of the proposed methodology has been made publicly available.
A 3D X-tree optimized for Complex Indoor Building Models
Authors: Niu Lei , Wang Zhiyong
Published: October 2024

Abstract. Studying complex indoor buildings is crucial for population evacuation research in our modern world, where indoor spaces are the primary living environment. However, the existing spatial indexes do not fully align with the unique characteristics of indoor space, leading to a significant bottleneck in the efficiency of searching many space areas. This article introduces a novel model that can efficiently retrieve and update compact three-dimensional indoor space by introducing space X-trees. Our experiments, which have shown that the introduction of X-trees, which can dynamically adjust the size of space nodes, has significantly improved the retrieval speed during the query operation process, underscore the reliability and potential of our new model.