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INFORMATION-BASED ECONOMY: IS REALLY EMPOWERING WOMEN
Authors:   Om Kothari Institute of Management and Research, Kota, Rajasthan, India, Shah Meenal
Published: November 2024

Indian liberalization policy along with digital revolution have opened up the economy abruptly at a very high pace, it is enhancing employment opportunities. Gig economy, flexible working hours, and work from home have increased the employment opportunities. But it had not benefited all the members of society equally. And the opportunities created are mostly vulnerable opportunities. Purpose of this paper is to give an over view of advantages and disadvantages of digital revaluation for women after more than three decades globalization and further how information can play a major role for an evenhanded globalization, digitalization and changing gender calculus. It is need to review our policies and re-work our strategies to stop a disaster from happening in seen that the situation facing the majority if Indian women is far from positive. There is urgent the Indian countryside. Preparation of proper strategies to empower women and bring them into the mainstream is required for developmental process.
IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICIES ON EMERGING ECONOMIES IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD
Authors:   GAIL Global (USA) Inc., Houston, Texas-USA, khichi Mahendra K.
Published: November 2024

This paper will explore the complex relationship between international trade policies and the economic path of emerging economies, examining the opportunities and challenges that arise in a globalized world. As an economy transitions from developing to developed status, it is often confronted with a myriad of regulations on international trade, such as tariffs, free trade agreements, and export/import restrictions, all of which directly affect its growth potential, competitive positioning, and market access. Increased interdependence in markets through globalization makes most emerging economies adopt trade policies that usually favor foreign access, technology transfer, and inflow of investment to the economy. Such policy positions also create vulnerabilities and vulnerabilities include dependency on stronger economies, exposure to turbulent market conditions, and undermining of domestic industries. Drawing insights from critical analysis of both the frameworks of trade policies and case studies, the paper aims to identify how emerging economies can navigate opportunities and challenges in navigating towards sustainable growth within an increasingly integrated global economy
Nose-Driven Cursor Control: An Assistive System for Disabled Individuals Using OCRM Similarity Tracking
Authors: 1Gnaneswara Rao Nitta  , Sai Likhitha Alapati  , Sneha Nitta,4Hari Prasada Raju
Published: November 2024

This paper introduces a visual mouse system designed to assist disabled individuals in controlling computer mouse functions, such as cursor movement and clicking actions, using simple body gestures. Specifically, the system tracks the user’s nose tip to execute mouse commands, providing an untouchable alternative for desktop interaction. The main goal is to create an accessible, low-cost solution using widely available hardware to make computing more inclusive for individuals with physical disabilities. Using a camera, the system captures and translates user head movements into mouse gestures on the screen. The proposed methodology is built around visual tracking, isolating a sample region from each video frame and then identifying that region in subsequent frames through Optimal Cost Region Matching (OCRM). This similarity measure ensures accurate and seamless tracking of the user's movement, providing an effective control mechanism. Experimental results demonstrate that the OCRM-based visual mouse system outperforms existing Camera Mouse applications regarding reliability and efficiency. The proposed approach delivers a flexible, cost-effective, and consistent solution for enhancing computer accessibility for disabled users.
Manual de Genética y Oftalmología: claves diagnósticas para el oftalmólogo
Authors: Villanueva Mendoza Cristina , Cortés González Luz Vianney
Published: November 2024

El presente volumen es un recorrido por las diversas enfermedades oftalmológicas de origen genético. Históricamente, las enfermedades genéticas se consideran raras, habiéndose identificado, hasta el año 2022, más de 6,500 entidades con una causa molecular precisa en el catálogo de McKusick, una base de datos sobre enfermedades hereditarias y, aproximadamente, una tercera parte de ellas involucran al sistema ocular. Algunos de estos padecimientos son relativamente frecuentes, como la retinosis pigmentaria, la cual afecta a 1 de cada 3,000 individuos; el glaucoma congénito primario, el espectro microftalmos-anoftalmos-coloboma, el albinismo óculo-cutáneo y el síndrome de Marfan que afectan a alrededor de 1 de cada 10,000 individuos. Sin embargo, la mayoría de las enfermedades que se revisan en la consulta diaria de genética presentan frecuencias aún más bajas en la población, llegando a afectar a uno de cada 50 mil, a uno de cada 100 mil o incluso a uno de cada millón de individuos. Por eso, el conocimiento que puede poseer el médico, incluso el especialista en Oftalmología sobre estas enfermedades suele ser limitado. También, los avances en Genética Molecular brindan constantemente conocimientos actuales sobre las enfermedades, sus causas y posibles tratamientos; por lo tanto, es una realidad que algunos conceptos tendrán que ser modificados, aumentados y actualizados con el tiempo.
Integration of Blockchain in AI‑Driven Trade Facilitation: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Qiang SUN
Published: November 2024

This paper examines the integration of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance trade facilitation. It highlights their individual contributions to efficiency and transparency, explores their theoretical foundations, and identifies synergistic benefits such as improved data quality, enhanced trust, and optimized decision-making. Key challenges, including technical, legal, and organizational barriers, are discussed. Real-world case studies illustrate practical outcomes and implications for stakeholders. The study concludes with policy recommendations and future research directions, emphasizing the potential transformative impact on global trade models and a more efficient, transparent, and inclusive trade ecosystem.
Streamlining cross-border withholding tax procedures in the EU : EU FASTER and Germany’s MiKaDiv regulation
Authors: Göb Wolfgang
Published: November 2024

With the recent adoption of the European Union (EU) FASTER directive, the EU intends to act against the practical hurdles for a proper taxation of cross-border income payments. At the same time, Germany is implementing the Act to Modernize the Relief from Withholding Tax and the Certification of Capital Gains Tax (ABzStEntModG) and with this, the Mitteilungsverfahren Kapitalertragsteuer auf Dividenden und Hinterlegungsscheine (MiKaDiv) reporting regulation, which aims at both the modernisation of withholding tax procedures and at anti-abuse measures, as a result of the experience with cum/cum and cum/ex tax fraud. Both regulations will have a significant impact on the processing of cross-border income payments by financial intermediaries. EU FASTER requires the implementation of new reporting regimes and will potentially change the way income payments are processed, and requires certain intermediaries to offer new services for tax relief or refund.
Pipeline Outreach Day: A creative approach to prospect development in fundraising
Authors: Martin Morgan , Hardrick Marcus , Schatz Brett , Schofield Joanna
Published: November 2024

This paper presents the implementation and outcomes of Pipeline Outreach Day (POD), an innovative initiative developed by the Development and Alumni Relations team at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. POD serves as a tool to enhance pipeline development by engaging a wide array of team members in prospect outreach activities. The paper discusses the background, methodology, outcomes and future directions of POD, offering insights and lessons learned that can be applied in a variety of fundraising settings.
Settlement of digital assets and wholesale CBDC : Solutions and interoperability approaches explored by the ECB
Authors: Schwarz Maja
Published: November 2024

Although the adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT) is still in a very early phase, its application to the issuance and custody of digital securities is making progress and various platforms and solutions based on a blockchain/DLT infrastructure are emerging. The cash leg of settlement, however, is still not properly solved for this type of infrastructure. For the settlement of digital assets, traditional payment rails are still often used, which hinders the technology from reaching its full potential in areas such as efficiency gains, both in respect of costs and time. To support and prepare for a potentially wider adoption of digital assets, the European Central Bank (ECB) is exploring in 2024 new technologies for wholesale central bank money settlement together with interested market participants. Central bank money systems have centralised architectures designed for single issuers and operators. As central bank money is traditionally used to support the settlement of securities, the question of how to bring it to newly emerging decentralised DLT platforms in an interoperable and efficient manner requires an answer. The ECB, together with three national banks as solution providers, is exploring three different approaches and will likely shed light on several important considerations: is wholesale central bank money necessary on-chain in a tokenised form? What are the advantages and disadvantages of alternative approaches? This paper provides a comparative overview of the explored solutions and describes the assumed interoperability mechanisms between the digital asset and payment systems.
Explanatory-Sequential Study of the Real Property Appraisal System and Challenges in Calamba City Assessor’s Office
Authors: Alcachupas Laurence
Published: November 2024

The collection of taxes was a significant component in maintaining the monetary stability of cities, regions, and countries and contributing to their economic growth. This study investigated the relationship between the assessments of assessor personnel and barangay captains regarding the level of observance of information dissemination on real property appraisal, as well as the challenges faced by the City Assessor’s Office of Calamba City. The goal was to establish a more efficient system for information dissemination related to real property appraisal laws. In order to develop a comprehensive and efficient way of information dissemination in Calamba City about the real property appraisal law, a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was used, involving 67 respondents: 54 barangay captains and 13 assessor personnel, selected through stratified random sampling. Additionally, using purposive sampling, 10 participants (5 barangay captains and 5 assessor personnel) were chosen for the qualitative phase. The quantitative analysis showed no significant difference in the assessments of barangay captains and assessor personnel regarding the observance of real property appraisal laws, with p-values of .308 and .554, both above the .05 significance level. Furthermore, no significant relationship was found between the level of observance and the challenges encountered by the Assessor’s Office. In line with this, the qualitative phase identified three key themes: (1) Public Misunderstanding and Lack of Awareness, (2) Systemic Challenges in Information Dissemination, and (3) Strategies for Effective Communication that can highly influence the current taxation system. Based on these findings, an action plan was developed to enhance public awareness and improve communication strategies.
Umbrales de dignidad energética
Authors: González Reyes Luis , Morán Cuadrado Charo
Published: November 2024

La noción de los derechos humanos como los estándares mínimos que los Estados deben garantizar para asegurar un nivel de vida adecuado cobra una especial relevancia en el actual contexto de crisis ecosocial. En un planeta extralimitado, donde estamos explotando los recursos naturales sin darle capacidad a regenerarlos y a absorber los residuos generados, es urgente abrir el debate sobre la revisión de estos mínimos, así como sobre la desigualdad en el acceso a los recursos. Con el objetivo de explorar el concepto de umbrales mínimos en la actualidad, esta publicación presenta el resultado de una serie de diálogos con personas expertas de diversos campos de conocimiento, tanto de la academia como del sector social. Como consecuencia de estos diálogos interdisciplinares, se analiza el papel que deben desempeñar los derechos humanos a la hora de establecer estos umbrales mínimos en cuatro ámbitos vitales esenciales: la energía, el agua, la vivienda y la alimentación.
Avanzamos en el derecho a la alimentación: construyendo sistemas alimentarios más sanos, sostenibles y justos desde la soberanía alimentaria
Authors: Pardo López Ana
Published: November 2024

La noción de los derechos humanos como los estándares mínimos que los Estados deben garantizar para asegurar un nivel de vida adecuado cobra una especial relevancia en el actual contexto de crisis ecosocial. En un planeta extralimitado, donde estamos explotando los recursos naturales sin darle capacidad a regenerarlos y a absorber los residuos generados, es urgente abrir el debate sobre la revisión de estos mínimos, así como sobre la desigualdad en el acceso a los recursos. Con el objetivo de explorar el concepto de umbrales mínimos en la actualidad, esta publicación presenta el resultado de una serie de diálogos con personas expertas de diversos campos de conocimiento, tanto de la academia como del sector social. Como consecuencia de estos diálogos interdisciplinares, se analiza el papel que deben desempeñar los derechos humanos a la hora de establecer estos umbrales mínimos en cuatro ámbitos vitales esenciales: la energía, el agua, la vivienda y la alimentación.
L’energia com a dret: definint el llindar energètic mínim
Authors: Amat i Puigsech Dídac
Published: November 2024

La noció dels drets humans com els estàndards mínims que els Estats han de garantir per assegurar un nivell de vida adequat adquireix una rellevància especial en l’actual context de crisi ecosocial. En un planeta extralimitat, on estem explotant els recursos naturals sense la capacitat de regenerar-los i absorbir els residus generats, és urgent obrir el debat sobre la revisió d’aquests mínims, així com sobre la desigualtat en l’accés als recursos. Amb l’objectiu d’explorar el concepte de llindars mínims actualment, aquesta publicació presenta el resultat d’una sèrie de diàlegs amb persones expertes de diversos camps de coneixement, tant de l’acadèmia com del sector social. Com a conseqüència d’aquests diàlegs interdisciplinaris, s’analitza el paper que han de tenir els drets humans a l’hora d’establir aquests llindars mínims en quatre àmbits vitals essencials: l’energia, l’aigua, l’habitatge i l’alimentació.
Avancem en el dret a l’alimentació: construint sistemes alimentaris més sans, sostenibles i justos des de la sobirania alimentària
Authors: Pardo López Ana
Published: November 2024

La noció dels drets humans com els estàndards mínims que els Estats han de garantir per assegurar un nivell de vida adequat adquireix una rellevància especial en l’actual context de crisi ecosocial. En un planeta extralimitat, on estem explotant els recursos naturals sense la capacitat de regenerar-los i absorbir els residus generats, és urgent obrir el debat sobre la revisió d’aquests mínims, així com sobre la desigualtat en l’accés als recursos. Amb l’objectiu d’explorar el concepte de llindars mínims actualment, aquesta publicació presenta el resultat d’una sèrie de diàlegs amb persones expertes de diversos camps de coneixement, tant de l’acadèmia com del sector social. Com a conseqüència d’aquests diàlegs interdisciplinaris, s’analitza el paper que han de tenir els drets humans a l’hora d’establir aquests llindars mínims en quatre àmbits vitals essencials: l’energia, l’aigua, l’habitatge i l’alimentació.
El papel de la Universidad en la lucha contra la desinformación desde una perspectiva de género
Authors: Morales Romo Beatriz
Published: November 2024

La desinformación en sentido amplio, así como la desinformación que afecta a las mujeres, revelan una de las contradicciones de la Sociedad de la Información en la que estamos inmersos con múltiples y variadas consecuencias. El abordaje de un fenómeno tan complejo no puede eludir la interseccionalidad para desentrañar cómo diversas variables lo condicionan y determinan. Más concretamente, en este libro se tiene en cuenta la relación de la desinformación con el género añadiendo otras dimensiones de análisis: educativa, histórica, jurídica, sanitaria o mediática, así como otras fuentes de desigualdad: la diversidad cultural, la ruralidad y la discapacidad. Además, el análisis de las redes sociales, de internet y las estrategias de verificación de datos son otros de los elementos en los que se profundiza como estrategias para luchar contra la desinformación de género. La principal pretensión de esta obra es ofrecer una amplia panorámica multifactorial que permita a las y los docentes en formación indagar sobre la desinformación de género y su responsabilidad como agentes socializadores para que las instituciones educativas se conviertan en espacios de transformación social, contribuyendo a una sociedad más resiliente frente a la desinformación de género.
La transformación del amor romántico en la construcción de las relaciones sentimentales en la era de Tinder
Authors: Moreno Mínguez Almudena
Published: November 2024

La desinformación en sentido amplio, así como la desinformación que afecta a las mujeres, revelan una de las contradicciones de la Sociedad de la Información en la que estamos inmersos con múltiples y variadas consecuencias. El abordaje de un fenómeno tan complejo no puede eludir la interseccionalidad para desentrañar cómo diversas variables lo condicionan y determinan. Más concretamente, en este libro se tiene en cuenta la relación de la desinformación con el género añadiendo otras dimensiones de análisis: educativa, histórica, jurídica, sanitaria o mediática, así como otras fuentes de desigualdad: la diversidad cultural, la ruralidad y la discapacidad. Además, el análisis de las redes sociales, de internet y las estrategias de verificación de datos son otros de los elementos en los que se profundiza como estrategias para luchar contra la desinformación de género. La principal pretensión de esta obra es ofrecer una amplia panorámica multifactorial que permita a las y los docentes en formación indagar sobre la desinformación de género y su responsabilidad como agentes socializadores para que las instituciones educativas se conviertan en espacios de transformación social, contribuyendo a una sociedad más resiliente frente a la desinformación de género.
Digital Transformation In The LPG Industry: Leveraging IoT And Data Analytics For Operational Efficiency
Authors:   Master of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Lamar University, Texas, USA, Chowdhury Adar , Shil Sabuj Kumar ,   Master of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Lamar University, Texas, USA, Eusufzai Zobayer ,   Master of Engineering Management, College of Engineering, Lamar University, Texas, USA, Mobin Saleh Mohammad ,   Doctor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Lamar University, Texas, USA
Published: November 2024

This study presents a comprehensive systematic review exploring the transformative impact of Internet of Things (IoT), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and automation technologies on the operational efficiency of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry. Leveraging the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a rigorous review process was conducted to identify, screen, and synthesize existing research. A total of 90 high-quality articles were systematically reviewed to assess how digital technologies are revolutionizing key aspects of LPG operations, including inventory management, predictive maintenance, and fleet optimization. The findings reveal that integrating IoT and SCADA systems enhances real-time monitoring, significantly reduces manual errors, and improves accuracy in inventory tracking, leading to cost reductions of up to 30%. Moreover, predictive maintenance enabled by IoT data analytics was shown to decrease unplanned downtime by 40% and maintenance costs by 25%, further ensuring the reliability of equipment in this high-stakes industry. The review also highlights how automation and digitalization streamline logistics, optimize fuel usage, and improve customer satisfaction by reducing delivery lead times by 20%. Additionally, these technologies support sustainability goals by minimizing carbon emissions through optimized fleet management. By providing a detailed synthesis of current research, this review not only underscores the benefits of digital transformation in the LPG industry but also identifies gaps in the literature, suggesting avenues for future studies to enhance operational excellence, safety, and sustainability in this critical sector.
Python For Data Analytics: A Systematic Literature Review Of Tools, Techniques, And Applications
Authors:   Master of Science in in Marketing Analytics & Insights, Kabir Mohammad Anowarul ,   Wright State University, Ohio, USA, Ahmed Faysal ,   Master of Science in in Marketing Analytics & Insights; Wright State University, Ohio, USA, Islam Md Mujahidul ,   Master of Science in Marketing Analytics & Insights, Wright State University, Ohio, USA, Ahmed Md. Rasel ,   Master of Science in Marketing Analytics & Insights, Wright State University, Ohio, USA
Published: November 2024

In the era of big data, the ability to collect, process, and analyze data efficiently has become a vital component for decision-making across various industries. Python, as a versatile programming language, has emerged as a powerful tool for data analytics due to its extensive libraries and user-friendly nature. This systematic literature review explores Python’s role in streamlining data analytics by examining its applications across various stages of the data analysis process, including data collection, cleaning, manipulation, and visualization. Key Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib are discussed, highlighting their functionality in handling large datasets and enabling accurate and efficient analysis. Real-world examples demonstrate how Python can be applied in diverse sectors, from retail to healthcare, enhancing decision-making processes through data-driven insights. Furthermore, the limitations of Python, as well as alternative data analysis tools such as R and RapidMiner, are explored to provide a comprehensive view of Python’s place in modern data analytics. The review concludes that while Python offers significant advantages in data analysis, a combination of tools may often be necessary to meet the complex demands of today’s data-driven industries.
Banking Financial Performance as Influenced by Credit Risk, Liquidity and Bank Size In Conventional Banks Listed On The Indonesian Stock Exchange For The Period 2014 - 2023
Authors: Muntaqiah Kiki , Akhmadi Akhmadi
Published: November 2024

This study aims to empirically examine the impact of credit risk, liquidity, and bank size on the financial performance of conventional banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period 2014-2023, with a particular focus on the COVID-19 pandemic period. The research variables used include the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio, Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR), and bank size, while Return on Assets (ROA) is used as a financial performance indicator. This study uses the purposive sampling method to select a sample from 138 banks listed on the IDX, resulting in 9 banks that meet the established criteria. Data analysis was conducted using panel data regression with the Fixed Effect Generalized Least Square (GLS) model to address the issues of autocorrelation and heteroskedasticity found in classical assumptions. The research results show that credit risk (NPL) has a significant negative impact on ROA, while bank size and liquidity (LDR) have a significant positive impact on ROA during the pandemic. These findings highlight the importance of managing credit and liquidity risks as well as optimizing bank size to improve financial performance amid the challenging economic conditions caused by the pandemic. This study also suggests that the financial performance of banks can be more stable if supported by appropriate risk management strategies and good operational efficiency. The limitations of this study include a sample restricted to conventional banks in Indonesia and the specific conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may affect the generalization of the results.
ANÁLISE CORRELACIONAL DA DEPRESSÃO EM PACIENTES COM CÂNCER DE MAMA: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Rodrigues João Victor Medeiros , Sena Lívia Martins , Lima Maurílio Batista , Diocesano Kamila Bezerra Fernandes
Published: November 2024

Breast cancer is a neoplasm that affects more women than men and develops in the breast tissue. Depressive syndrome is one of the conditions that has contributed most to the increase in the global burden of health-related diseases, and is a condition closely related to cancer diagnosis. The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation of depressive disorder symptoms in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment. This study was developed through an integrative literature review (ILR) in the online databases VHL and PubMed, carried out between August and November 2024. The literature was searched according to the PICo strategy. The study of the data obtained was mediated according to the themes covered by the works acquired during the literature search. At the end of the filtering carried out according to the established exclusion and inclusion criteria, six publications were obtained, found in different journals and converging with the study objective. Five thematic categories were formed, which discuss prevalence; family support; mortality; genetic analysis and incidence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, it can be said that depression and breast cancer are extremely interlinked, especially in patients in susceptible situations and with difficult family support and genetic predisposition.
NEUROMARKETING NO VAREJO: ESTRATÉGIAS INOVADORAS PARA OTIMIZAR OPERAÇÕES E POTENCIALIZAR RESULTADOS COMERCIAIS
Authors: Sousa Lorraine Eduarda Lourenço , Silva Amanda Elvira Resende Nunes , Braz Rodrigo Moreira
Published: November 2024

O artigo aborda a aplicação do neuromarketing no varejo, investigando como essa abordagem inovadora pode otimizar operações de marketing e potencializar resultados comerciais. O Neuromarketing une princípios de neurociência e psicologia comportamental, buscando compreender os processos cerebrais que influenciam as decisões de compra dos consumidores. O presente estudo constitui uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, com enfoque descritivo e baseada em uma revisão bibliográfica, que investiga como a aplicação do neuromarketing no varejo pode ser uma estratégia poderosa para otimizar as operações de marketing e potencializar os resultados comerciais. Além disso, descreve como as técnicas de neuroimagem podem ser aplicadas para entender as reações emocionais dos consumidores no ambiente de varejo. Ao explorar o impacto do layout da loja, apresentação dos produtos e estratégias de marketing, o estudo revela que o neuromarketing é importante no conhecimento sobre a tomada de decisões de compra, ajudando os varejistas a melhorar a experiência e a fidelização dos clientes. A análise sugere que, ao decifrar as respostas subconscientes dos consumidores, as empresas podem adaptar suas estratégias para maximizar a eficácia no ponto de venda, criando uma vantagem competitiva no mercado atual.
INTERSEXUALIDADE EM CADELA DA RAÇA PITBULL TERRIER - RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Delorenzo Veronica Sampaio , Dias Jessyca Liberato , Ferreira Jacqueline Alves , Barbosa Fernanda Borges , Albuquerque Karina D’Elia
Published: November 2024

Intersexuality is one of the disorders of sexual development that affect animals of various species. The changes occur during sexual differentiation and embryonic development of the reproductive system. Hermaphroditism is an anomaly in which the animal presents ambiguous sexual characteristics. This is an uncommon alteration in dogs, and may present varying degrees of ambiguity of the internal and external genitalia. This paper reports a case of a Pit Bull dog that presented characteristics of hermaphroditism during the period of sexual maturity, which was confirmed through histopathological evaluation as a case of male pseudohermaphroditism and describes the surgical procedure, characterized as the treatment of choice.
INCIDÊNCIA E CARACTERÍSTICAS CLÍNICO-EPIDEMIOLÓGICAS DA TUBERCULOSE EM IMPERATRIZ – MA
Authors: Rodrigues Alaine Pinto da Silva , Bizzera Antônia Daybi Guimarães , Silveira Iranildo Batista de Souza , Guajajara Matheus Marinho Rodrigues , Silva Aracy Dias da , Alencar Pedro Henrique Rodrigues
Published: November 2024

INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease transmitted by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which spreads through the airways when infected individuals cough, sneeze or speak, releasing aerosols containing active bacilli. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the incidence and clinical-epidemiological characteristics of tuberculosis in Imperatriz - Ma, between 2019 and 2023. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Descriptive epidemiological study, with a quantitative approach, carried out from compulsory notifications of new cases of the disease available via DATASUS. The incidence coefficients were calculated for each year of the disease. The epidemiological variables were treated using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: During the period under investigation, 447 new cases of tuberculosis were reported in the city of Imperatriz. The detection rate of new cases was higher in 2022 and lower in 2021. Regarding the epidemiological characteristics, most cases were male, brown race/color, pulmonary clinical form, first positive sputum culture, negative TB/HIV coinfection, DOT not performed, non-smoker, non-alcoholic and with evolution to cure. In addition, the age group of 20 to 29 years, incomplete 5th to 8th grade of PE and 6th month bacilloscopy not performed stood out. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: It is essential to invest in strategies that expand access and adherence to treatment, promote a more humanized approach in patient monitoring, and develop intersectoral actions to address socioeconomic and educational barriers.
USO DE TERAPIAS MANUAIS NA REABILITAÇÃO DA FASCITE PLANTAR: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA.
Authors: Cano Amanda Thayse Becher , Ferraro Caroline Ditzel , Kulka Claudia Regina Deda , Kimmel Drieli Kintopp Moreira , Fabricio Eduarda Borges , Kadamoto Franciele dos Santos , Dembinski Lucas Coltri , Lima Yuri Roberto de , Rodrigues Laura de Moura , Cavalcanti Fabricio Vieira
Published: November 2024

Fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a structure that helps support the medial arch of the foot and is designed to absorb much of the impact. Plantar fasciitis can result from a number of factors, including excessive stress and overload, which can result in inflammation, stress fractures of the calcaneus, compressive neuropathy of the plantar nerves, and more. The aim of this study is to to elucidate how manual therapies can be effective in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. In its preparation, a literature review was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness or not of manual therapies in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, the databases used were: Pubmed, SciElo and PEDro , in Portuguese and English, in the period from January 2019 to December 2024. Ten studies were included to be analyzed in this systematic review, and it showed that manual therapy provides significant benefits, such as reducing pain and improving the function of patients with plantar fasciitis. In conclusion, this study offers valuable insight into how an integrated approach can benefit patients with plantar fasciitis . The findings reinforce the need for personalized treatments, emphasizing that combining different modalities may be key to successful recovery. However, there have been few scientific articles on these manual techniques, so it is worth highlighting the importance of encouraging further studies.
O AUTISMO NO BRASIL E OS DESAFIOS SOB A PERSPECTIVA JURÍDICA, QUE INCLUEM A PROTEÇÃO DOS DIREITOS, A CONSCIENTIZAÇÃO E A INCLUSÃO SOCIAL
Authors: Santos Zondonaide Gomes dos
Published: November 2024

Este texto analisa a questão do autismo no Brasil, enfatizando os desafios legais que envolvem a defesa dos direitos, a conscientização e a integração social das pessoas autistas. A pesquisa foi realizada através de uma revisão de literatura que investiga a legislação atual, as políticas públicas e as ações sociais que visam fomentar a inclusão. Verificou-se que, apesar da existência de leis que asseguram direitos à comunidade autista, como a Lei Brasileira de Inclusão, a sua aplicação enfrenta sérios obstáculos, entre os quais se destaca a falta de conscientização sobre o autismo tanto na sociedade quanto nas instituições de ensino. A pesquisa conclui que é fundamental promover uma maior sensibilização sobre o assunto e reforçar as políticas públicas que buscam a inclusão social e a proteção dos direitos das pessoas com transtorno do espectro autista (TEA), com o objetivo de proporcionar uma convivência mais equitativa e justa.
Ai-Driven Big Data Transformation And Personally Identifiable Information Security In Financial Data: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Master of Science in Information Technology, Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST), USA, Rubel Md. Tauhid Hossain , Emran A K M ,   Master of Science in Information Technology, Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST), USA, Borna Razia Sultana ,   Master of Science in Management Information Systems, College of Business, Lamar University, Texas, USA, Saha Rony ,   Master of Science in Management Information Systems, College of Business, Lamar University, Texas, USA, Hasan Mahmudul ,   Master of Science in Management Information System, College of Business, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, US
Published: November 2024

This systematic review explores the impact of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze and transform big data in financial and economic contexts, with a specific focus on the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (PII). By examining 37 articles spanning the latest advancements in AI-driven big data technologies, the review identifies both opportunities and challenges in safeguarding PII during financial data transformation. Key findings reveal that while AI enhances data processing capabilities—enabling faster insights and predictive accuracy in economic trends—PII faces increased risks due to sophisticated data aggregation and correlation techniques. The review categorizes major AI methodologies used, including machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and predictive analytics, highlighting how each can affect data privacy. The findings suggest that, to maintain trust, organizations must adopt AI responsibly, integrating privacy-by-design principles and adhering to data governance standards. This review contributes to a clearer understanding of the interplay between AI and PII protection, offering practical insights for stakeholders in the financial sector aiming to harness AI while prioritizing ethical data handling.
Effect of Different Admixtures on Mechanical Properties of Concrete Paving Block: A Comparative Study
Authors: Abir Asif Hossain , Sarker Md. Akhter Hossain
Published: November 2024

Ever since their introduction nearly a century ago, concrete paving blocks have become increasingly common. They evolved into an alternative to burned clay brick and natural stone. Concrete paving blocks are used to lay down areas for vehicles and pedestrians as well. Durability is one of the most crucial elements in the production of high-quality concrete paving blocks. The aim of this study is to optimize the mechanical properties of concrete paving block units by experimenting with different admixtures. Compressive strength, water absorption, oven dry density, and drying shrinkage are among the attributes that were evaluated. The cost of production was also contrasted with and without the use of an admixture to achieve a comparable compressive strength. The results showed that admixtures could be used to produce high early strength units, and this was considered to be an economical factor in the production of concrete paving block units. At all ages, the use of admixtures increased these units' compressive strength by 30–40%. Although they did slightly increase density, additives also decreased the absorption and drying shrinkage of concrete paving block units.
On the Right to the University in Urban Capitalism
Authors: Jolly Sanjay
Published: November 2024

This manifesto examines the integration of the US university into processes of urban capitalism and argues its administrative and ideological functions are critical to maintaining urban hegemony. Using the relationship between the University of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia as an exemplar, I base my analysis upon three bodies of empirical evidence: the interlocking directorates of university regents; publicly available urban planning reports; and newspaper coverage of development in Philadelphia. I show that the university is essential to a social process that has as its aim the erasure â€“ both physical and symbolic â€“ of Black and Brown bodies from urban space. In addition to its role in the bureaucracies of urban power, the university is central within strategic narratives that mythologize the white savior and legitimize crude forms of capital accumulation. Finally, I explore the university as a site for counterhegemonic urban practice, calling on academics to integrate the notion of the Right to the University with the politics of the Right to the City.
Radical Interventions: Ed Herman's Intellectual Roots and Activism within the Political Economic Tradition
Authors: Pickard Victor , Wolfson Todd
Published: November 2024

This essay reflects on Ed Herman's legacy by connecting his intellectual background to the anti-fascist project within the political economic tradition of communication research. Given that one of the authors (Todd Wolfson) was good friends with Ed and worked with him on independent media, we also consider how he applied his radical critique to local activist projects in Philadelphia. This analysis helps underscore the fact that Ed Herman's insights hold much contemporary relevance for the many political problems facing American and global society today.
Phyotochemical Analysis of Bridelia scandens Willd a folk lore herbal drug a Review
Authors: Raghurama Bhatta U , Rao Ravi S , Galib Galib , Sharma P.P.
Published: November 2024

Analytical study deals with the modern pharmaceutical analysis of the leaves of the drug. Here, organoleptic characters, physico-chemical parameters, UV spectrophotometric study, chromatographic study which were carried out for the standardization of both leaf powder and leaf oil samples are documented. The leaf powder sample of the plant yielded moisture, 10.1`%, ash, 6.65%, water soluble extractive 16.5% and methanol soluble extractive 22.3%. Whereas the leaf oil sample showed specific gravity 0.9650; refractive index 1.473; acid value 1.17; saponification value 241.4; ester value 240.23 and unsaponifiable matter 0.55%. UV spectrophotometric study of the leaf powder sample showed three absorptions peaks: the absorption being maximum at 218 nm followed by 272 nm and 666 nm. The spectra of the unsaponifiable matter of the leaf oil sample also showed three absorption peaks at 209 nm, 235 nm and 287 nm. Comparison of these two spectra reveals that their pattern is different. The chromatogram of both the samples obtained in day light showed 8 spots in the leaf powder sample and no spots in the other sample. On viewing under short wave UV radiation, the leaf powder sample revealed 3 spots and the other sample 2 spots. Among the spots the spot at Rf 0.66 was present in both the samples. After exposing to Iodine vapour almost all the spots viewed in day light were revealed in the first sample and 5 spots were found in the second sample. On spraying with vanillin sulphuric acid 6 spots were revealed in leaf powder sample and 5 spots in second sample. Among these 2 spots at Rf 0.46 and 0.66 were common in both the samples.
A critical review on utility of Mamsa Rasa in Basti Yogas
Authors: Kripesh P K , Rahul H
Published: November 2024

Vasthi (Basti) Karma is a single most widely practised panchakarma therapy for diverse diseases especially diseases caused due to vata in Ayurveda. Niruha(term means unimaginable or incomparable effect) type of vasthi is known for its multiple systemic action in management of diseases in Ayurveda. Mamsa rasa is a very commonly used as food as well as medicine. A thorough reading by going into each sentences through the Brihatrayis, other texts and also the related articles was done for this work. Mamsa is good substance to manage vatavyadhi which can be inferred from antagonistic propertyies presented in the table. Selection of perfect mamsa is important inorder to get desired results, different Acharyas have different opinions in this area even in dosage. Aja mamsa is the most commonlly used mamsa, it has got additional property of similarity to human body tissues. Direct reference of preparation methods for vasthi is not available in Brihatrayis. While describing Yapana category of vasthi yogas, the most utilized avapa dravya is mamsa rasa. It is a popular vasthi kalpana which has its own space in treatment of diseases and in restoration of health and homeostasis. For example Rajayapana vasthi is known as the king of vasthi. Thorough observations and logical thinking is needed in future to unreveal the unknown effects of mamsa rasa in vasthi. Here is an attempt to compile and discuss some points related to the above said topic which gives an overall view of mamsa rasa in vasthi yogas.
Translatability Of Stylistic Devices in Poetry Across Language - Cultures: An Intercultural Rhetoric Perspective
Authors: Atilano Hazel
Published: November 2024

Contrastive rhetoricians working on L2 writing are often unfamiliar with the theories and research of scholars in translation studies. Publications on translation studies give little or no attention to describing the translation strategies of translators, with a focus on the influence of their L1 on the language they produce. This descriptive qualitative study anchored on Nida’s Translation Theory employed stylistic, lexico-semantic, and grammatical analyses of the stylistic devices employed by poets across nine language cultures to reveal the translation strategies employed by translators and to establish the type of equivalence manifested in the translated texts. The corpus consists of 27 poems written in Bahasa Indonesia, Hiligaynon, Tagalog (Malayo-Polynesian languages), French, Italian, Spanish (Romance languages), German, Icelandic, and Norwegian (Germanic Languages), translated into English. Stylistic analysis reveals that original texts and English translations share the same devices, suggesting that stylistic devices do not get lost in translation. Lexico-semantic and grammatical analyses showed that translators of Malayo-Polynesian languages employed idiomatic translation as a compensatory strategy, producing English translations that manifest Dynamic Equivalence or transparency; translators of Romance languages resorted to synonymous substitution or literal translation, suggesting Formal Equivalence or fidelity; and translators of Germanic languages used a combination of idiomatic and literal translation strategies, with noticeable preference for Dynamic Equivalence, evidenced by the prevalence of metaphorical translations as compensatory strategy. Implications on the intricate relationship between culture and language in the translation process were drawn based on the findings. Keywords: translation strategy, dynamic equivalence, formal equivalence, translation theory, transparency, fidelity
Vlogs and its Influence on Consumer Behavior
Authors: Nismal Liza Mae
Published: November 2024

This study builds upon the foundation laid by earlier research that social media influencers greatly influence consumers’ decisions and thus become an effective channel to communicate with target customers. Anchored on previous studies, this paper aims to examine the participants’ behavior towards vlogging and the extent of influence of vloggers towards them. Using purposive convenience sampling, the descriptive-correlational research design was used to gather data using a survey questionnaire from 400 participants aged 18 and above who are acquainted with vlogs. Descriptive statistics were used to interpret and analyze data. Results show that most participants find vlogs entertaining more than obtaining consumer reviews or getting more information or recommendations. Also, vlogs influence participants’ awareness, interest, and action while slightly affecting their viewers' desires. To test the hypothesis, Goodman and Kruskal's Gamma was used, and data indicated no significant relationship between the extent of influence of vloggers and participants’ behavior in terms of intention, content preference, social media platform, and duration of watching vlogs. As a result, the researchers recommend entertaining vlog content when communicating to the Filipino audience. Entertaining vlogs may capture and retain viewers’ attention, increase the likelihood of sharing the content, and thus expand the vlog’s reach. The frequency of watching means viewers are interested in the vlog and may eventually lead to desire and action. That means creating an entertaining vlog is a significant factor that could encourage viewers to watch a specific vlogger more frequently and may eventually lead to the desire to purchase. Keywords: vlogging, vlogger, influence, behavior, consumer
Discovery of Talasea obsidian in a post-Lapita deposit in Arnavon Islands, Solomon Islands
Authors: Radclyffe Charles James Tekarawa , Summerhayes Glenn , Walter Richard
Published: November 2024

This paper reports on the discovery and geochemical characterisation of an obsidian artefact from a post-Lapita site on the Arnavon Islands situated between Choiseul and Santa Isabel in Solomon Islands. The flake is analysed using pXRF and sourced to the Talasea region of West New Britain in the Bismarck Archipelago. Obsidian is common in the Lapita sites of the Reef-Santa Cruz Islands of the eastern Solomons and Buka at the northern end of the archipelago, but only seven pieces have been recovered in the main island chain. The finding improves our understanding of the movement of obsidian and post-Lapita exchange in Solomon Islands.