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Opciones de tratamiento ortopédico y ortodóntico en pacientes clase ii esqueletal en dentición mixta
Authors: García-Cando Pamela Estíbaliz , Puebla-Ramos Lorenzo
Published: May 2024

Skeletal Class II is an anomaly that is frequently presented in orthodontic clinics. It represents approximately 51% of the total number of patients who come for consultation, its prevalence worldwide is 19%, with variations of 15% to 30% depending on the population. Treatment is varied and at a global level various proposals have been presented according to the age of each patient; however, there is controversy as to which method should be applied for each alteration present in the mixed dentition. The literature was selected by searching the following electronic databases: Pubmed, Lilacs, Google Academic, Epistemonikos, Elsevier, Springer. The search was for articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese published from January 2012 to January 2022. After applying the inclusion criteria, a total of 298 articles were obtained and reviewed, after which the articles were selected for analysis according to the selection criteria. The available literature revealed several treatment options for skeletal class II during mixed dentition, the results obtained are mostly dentoalveolar, the dento-skeletal changes are few, but contribute to great aesthetic improvements and in the patient's self-esteem.
Análisis jurídico del acoso laboral en las empresas privadas
Authors: Pardo-Méndez Andy Polivio , Fiallos-Sarmiento Diego Andrés , Vilela-Pincay Wilson Exson
Published: May 2024

The present investigative work is directed in the search and identification of each one of the factors and consequences that are considered repercussors of workplace harassment or also called "mobbing", affecting the work performance of the personnel of private institutions; As a starting point, it was necessary to present the theoretical and most relevant concepts developed through a descriptive methodology of a documentary type, using methods such as analytical, synthetic, deductive-inductive and comparative, giving as results that the proposed hypothesis is verified that Workplace harassment lowers the performance and performance of workers, and even worse, it is currently very common for private companies to desecrate their workers due to the current shortage of work in Ecuador and the minimal supervision of regulatory entities. of work.
Temporalidad en la regulación de migrantes que ingresan a la República de ecuador
Authors: Cisneros-Pallo Willam Humberto , Santamaría-Velasco Juan Pablo
Published: May 2024

The present study focuses on analyzing the temporality of the regularization of migrants entering the country, taking as a reference the current regulations and the actions carried out by the National Government through the executive branch. Its development is based on the qualitative methodological approach, of a documentary and bibliographic type, which is carried out on legislation and doctrine as sources of law. The results obtained indicate that the State has addressed one of the largest migratory flows, being a country that has received the largest number of migrants and many of them in an irregular situation, which requires the intervention of the human mobility authorities to respond. appropriate to citizens in this situation. In this way, it is concluded that the State has designed plans for the regularization of migrants in an extraordinary way, in which an amnesty process has mediated and that they have generated for the second time the granting of exceptional visas, whose temporality has been regulated by means of Executive decrees, which comply with the current needs of human mobility and whose periods of application are allowed to offer efficient and effective solutions to guarantee the exercise of the human rights of migrants.
Climate change challenges: Case of the Thai agriculture business sector
Authors: Pimpa Nattavud
Published: May 2024

Climate change and its effects are accelerating, with climate-related disasters piling up season after season. This study explores the impact of climate change on Thailand’s agricultural business by examining the views and experiences of stakeholders in the sector. Through in-depth interviews and thematic analysis, the study reveals the multifaceted challenges faced by the agricultural community. Participants highlight the disruptive effects of irregular rainfall patterns and rising temperatures on crop productivity and economic stability, exacerbating food shortages and livelihood insecurity. Additionally, the study underscores the critical issue of food security and the need for resilient agricultural practices. Furthermore, the inadequate integration of climate change education in the Thai education system and its implications for farmer adaptation are discussed. The study emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive support measures and a holistic approach to address climate change impacts on Thailand’s agricultural sector, ensuring its sustainability and the well-being of farmers.
En muntlig sångkultur kopplad till skrift
Authors: Ramsten Märta
Published: May 2024

An oral song culture connected to printed worksThe aim of this article is to investigate the process of diachronic transmission with reference to oral material. Departing from field recordings from the very north of Sweden this article intends to account for the transmitting of oral song traditions connected with two pious song books, Sions sånger/Sion’s Songs and Sions nya sånger/Sion’s New Songs from the 18th century. The song books were published in numerous editions up until 1975 and foremost used by religious dissenters. Only song texts were provided in the books – as for melodies the congregation had to deal with directions to contemporary melodies, mostly hymns. The recordings indicate that several both sacred and profane melodies used during the 18th century may have followed the songs for more than 200 years in oral tradition. The restricted life within the congregations is a prerequisite for this process which goes on within the collective. In the present investigation the contradictory words acceptance and avoidance/repudiation are used to make clear what elements are active as both controlling and cooperative in the dynamic transmitting process.
Tarab and transtopias. A postmigrant analysis of Arab music making and teaching in southern Sweden
Authors: Wessels Josepha , Hedberg Helene
Published: May 2024

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The Effect of Market Orientation, Learning Orientation, and Entrepreneurial Orientation on Marketing Performance with Competitive Advantage as an Intervening Variable
Authors: Haviana Evan , Azis Fajriani
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the direct and indirect influences of market orientation, learning orientation, and entrepreneurial orientation on marketing performance through competitive advantages in active students of the Makassar State University entrepreneurship study program. The research method used in this study is quantitative. The population in this study is all Makassar State University students for the 2023/2024 academic year with a total sample of 50 students. Based on the results of the research that has been done, this research can be a source of information or reference for teaching staff or lecturers in order to be able to direct and guide students related to the development of one's behavior in entrepreneurial desires, students are expected to be able to further deepen their knowledge related to some of the importance of marketing performance so that it is not focused on scientific theory that produced only, but also able to conduct business ventures and develop them in accordance with existing practices. For further research, efforts will be made to deepen and expand this research both in terms of variables and the development of research methods.
Research on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Pathology and Experimental Diagnosis
Authors: Ma Wenbo
Published: May 2024

This article will explore the application research of artificial intelligence in pathology and experimental diagnosis. By analyzing the development trends of artificial intelligence technology in the medical field, this paper explores its specific applications and future development directions in pathology and experimental diagnosis. The application of artificial intelligence in pathology and experimental diagnosis will bring unprecedented convenience and accuracy to the medical field.
Análisis sobre la integración de los sistemas de gestión en el sector portuario venezolano
Authors: Rodriguez Roselys , Aponte Gloria
Published: May 2024

En esta investigación se realizó un análisis sobre la integración de los sistemas de gestión en el sector portuario venezolano.  La importancia de esta investigación radica en analizar la situación de la integración de dichos sistemas con la finalidad de mejorar la aplicabilidad de las normas y la normalización de las gestiones, así como también contribuir con la certificación del sistema integrado de gestión en  las organizaciones que forman parte del sector. Se llevó a cabo una investigación de campo mediante el levantamiento de información en los principales puertos del país; para lo cual se seleccionaron los puertos de: puerto de Maracaibo, puerto Internacional de La Guaira, puerto Internacional de Guanta, puerto comercial Eulalia Buroz y  Puerto Cabello. Para levantar la información se diseñó y validó, por la técnica de juicio experto, un cuestionario con 88 preguntas organizadas en seis perspectivas: sistema de gestión, liderazgo y estrategia, personas, alianzas y recursos, procesos y clientes y se utilizaron las normas internaciones ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 e ISO 45001:2018, como base para el análisis de la integración de sistemas de gestión aplicable al sector portuario venezolano. Entre los resultados más relevantes se obtuvo que los aspectos que generaron una mayor debilidad en cuanto a conocimientos y aplicabilidad fueron: liderazgo y estrategias, alianzas y recursos y personas; estos demandan una mayor atención y reforzamiento durante la fase de diagnóstico y planificación en pro de alcanzar el nivel de involucramiento esperado de parte de la Alta Dirección y una mayor participación en las alianzas y disponibilidad de los recursos necesarios para lograr la eficaz integración de los sistemas de gestión en el sector portuario venezolano.
Sustainable urban illumination: Sensor-Reduced smart street Lightning system
Authors: Kumar Ankur , Yadav Uma , Bansal Namrata , Dinesh Kumar Javalkar
Published: May 2024

The burgeoning demand for sustainable urban development necessitates innovative solutions in urban infrastructure, particularly in the realm of street lighting. This paper introduces a novel sensor-reduced smart street lighting system designed to optimize energy consumption while maintaining safety and comfort in urban environments. Unlike traditional systems that rely heavily on continuous sensor input, our proposed model utilizes a minimal sensor setup coupled with an intelligent algorithm that predicts lighting needs based on historical data and predictive analytics. This approach significantly reduces the system's complexity and cost, making sustainable technology more accessible to municipalities. Through a series of simulations and real-world trials, we demonstrate that our system can achieve up to a 40% reduction in energy usage compared to conventional sensor-based systems without compromising the illumination quality. This research not only highlights the potential of sensor-reduced technologies in urban lighting but also sets a precedent for future sustainable urban infrastructure projects.
Digital Events Insights
Authors: Russell Michelle , Bennett Jaime
Published: May 2024

This study examines and analyzes digital events and trends from the previous year. Convert past trends into future learnings to reset objectives and strategies now. Ultimately, establish a baseline against which future changes in sentiment can be measured. This study used a mixed method. We began with pre- screening and setting objectives to develop an online survey. In addition, a few selected companies were interviewed to further investigate the research subjects’ opinions to establish benchmarks for measuring future changes. The investigation group was PCMA and the AC. After all, this study revealed six common myths that were identified during the research.
The Copenhagen Blueprint: Redefining Sustainable Architecture at the UIA World Congress 2023
Authors: Lindberg Mette
Published: May 2024

The UIA World Congress of Architects 2023, held in Copenhagen, marked a pivotal moment in architectural history. Themed “Sustainable Futures – Leave No One Behind,” it attracted over 6,000 delegates from 135 countries. The event showcased innovative approaches to sustainable architecture, aligning with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. A highlight was “The Copenhagen Lessons,” ten principles for sustainable development, emphasizing inclusivity, environmental responsibility, and resource efficiency. The congress fostered global collaboration among architects, researchers, and policymakers, highlighting the importance of stakeholder engagement, impact monitoring, and legacy building. It set a new standard for future architectural practices, emphasizing sustainable, equitable, and regenerative development. This congress is a crucial step towards a more sustainable architectural future, with its influence expected to resonate until the next congress in Barcelona in 2026 and beyond.
37 Ways that Women Deliver 2019 Delivered for Girls, Women, and Gender Equality
Authors: Gasteier Gretchen
Published: May 2024

Women Deliver is a global advocacy organization that focuses on gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights. While originally focused on maternal and newborn health, it has expanded to work on broader issues of gender equality while remaining strongly rooted in SRHR. The organization works both within and outside of the halls of power to advocate for economic and rights-based investment in gender equality and SRHR. Women Deliver has also bolstered the advocacy efforts of gender equality advocates around the globe by working with young advocates through its award-winning Young Leaders Program and convening triannual conferences that bring together decision-makers and advocates from diverse fields. Women Deliver prioritizes building a meaningful relationship with the local community that hosts its conferences, often highlighting women-led organizations and local issues and solutions
教育部供需对接就业育人项目优秀案例：河北经贸大学与华住酒店集团定向人才培养培训项目
Authors: 韩金辉  , 计然  , 高宏
Published: May 2024

河北经贸大学与华住酒店集团共同申报教育部供需对接就业育人项目，开展定向人才培养培训项目合作，重点在人才培养模式、校企合作模式、产教融合模式及就业引领模式等领域进行探索和创新。双方共同建设“华住数字文旅现代产业学院”，引进华住集团“领航计划”管培生项目，组建“华住英才班”，面向酒店业未来数字化转型升级发展需求，着力培养酒店数字化运营管理本科人才。双方秉承“为学生创造优质成长平台，为企业培育优秀商科人才”的人才培养目标，注重对于学生的价值引领和职业赋能，创新“订单培养－管培模式－企业授课－顶岗实践－定向就业－职业引领”的校企协同培养模式，构建基于校企生与产学研一体化的“MT-PM”职业愿景引领体系，取得了丰富的项目成果及创新经验，于2023年12月获评“教育部供需对接就业育人项目优秀案例”（全国共35项）。
Hebei University of Economics and Business and H World Hotel Group jointly applied for the Ministry of Education's supply and demand matching employment and education project, carried out targeted talent cultivation and training project cooperation, focusing on the exploration and innovation in the fields of talent training mode, school-enterprise cooperation mode, industry-education integration mode and employment guidance mode. The two sides jointly built the “H World Digital Culture and Tourism Modern Industry College”, introduced the “Navigation Program” management trainee program of H World Group, set up the “H World Class of Excellent talents”, aiming at the future digital transformation and upgrading development demand of the hospitality industry, and focused on cultivating undergraduate talents of hotel digital operation and management. Adhering to the talent training goal of “creating excellent growth platforms for students and cultivating excellent business talents for enterprises”, the two sides paid attention to the value guidance and occupational empowerment of students, innovated the school-enterprise collaborative cultivation mode of “order training - management training - enterprise teaching - internship practice - targeted employment - occupation guidance”, and construct a “MT-PM” career vision guidance system based on the integration of school-enterprise-student and industry-university-research, which achieved rich project results and innovative experience, and was awarded as the “Outstanding Case of Supply and demand matching Employment and Education Project of the Ministry of Education” (a total of 35 cases in China) in December 2023.
A responsabilidade penal pela suspensão de nutrição e hidratação artificiais de paciente em estado vegetativo persistente
Authors: Siqueira Flávia , Estellita Heloisa
Published: May 2024

A dogmática penal “não cresce do deserto, mas apenas no solo fértil e firme de um intenso e sofisticado debate sobre problemas concretos”, afirmou o homenageado (Greco, 2009, p. 3). Este texto dá testemunho disso ao analisar caso envolvendo dois grandes temas da dogmática da teoria geral do delito: o consentimento (presumido) e a omissão imprópria. Ele analisa caso que envolvia uma investigação por tentativa de homicídio em razão da suspensão de hidratação e nutrição de paciente em estado vegetativo persistente, analisando a responsabilidade de cada um dos envolvidos. As autoras concluem que, por tratar-se de comportamento omissivo, a suspensão de nutrição e hidratação artificiais de paciente em estado vegetativo persistente não caracteriza participação em suicídio tampouco eutanásia ativa, mas hipótese de ortotanásia, que somente poderia ser punível a título de omissão imprópria. O médico que tratava a paciente e seu curador eram garantes de proteção (art. 13, § 2º, “b” do Código Penal), cujo feixe de deveres, porém, não envolvia o dever genérico de prolongar indefinidamente a vida ou o processo de morte de pacientes, devendo sua atuação ser limitada pela vontade da paciente, em respeito à sua autonomia. Por ser paciente inconsciente, a legalidade da intervenção dependia da análise da vontade presumida, fundada no critério do melhor interesse. Não havia, no caso, dever concreto de agir para autorizar a continuidade da nutrição e da hidratação artificiais, do que decorre a atipicidade da conduta do médico de tratamento e do curador e, em virtude da acessoriedade da participação, também a do médico parecerista e do advogado que aconselhou o curador.
Nagroda im. ks. dr Bolesława Domańskiego
Authors:   mgr historii, organizator Nagrody im. ks. dr. Bolesława Domańskiego, długoletni przewodniczący Kapituły Nagrody, Stróżyński Jacek
Published: May 2024

Nagroda im. ks. dr. Bolesława Domańskiego jest przyznawana od 1983 r. najpierw przez Stowarzyszenie PAX, a od 1993 r. przez Katolickie Stowarzyszenie „Civitas Christiana”. Celem Nagrody im. ks. dr. Bolesława Domańskiego jest szerokie popularyzowanie postaci tego gorliwego kapłana, wielkiego patrioty, przywódcy ludu polskiego w Niemczech, organizatora polskiej oświaty i wychowania, patrona życia kulturalnego i gospodarczego, działacza wyznającego działania jedynie środkami prawnymi i prawymi, łączącymi patriotyzm z zasadami chrześcijańskimi, poszanowaniem każdego człowieka i narodu. Kandydatami do Nagrody im. ks. dr. Bolesława Domańskiego mogą być osoby i zespoły ludzi, instytucje, które w swoim życiu, pracy i działalności zbliżają się do ideałów wyrażonych w Pięciu Prawdach Polaków przyjętych na I Kongresie Polaków 6 marca 1938 r. w Berlinie. Prawdy, które pomimo upływu lat lśnią blaskiem ponadczasowego przesłania będącego duchowym kompasem narodu polskiego, jak i wtedy, kiedy je pierwszy raz sformułowano, tak i dziś.
Kręgi Apostolatu Pielgrzymującej Matki Bożej w Diecezji Koszalińsko-Kołobrzeskiej
Authors:   parafia pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny w Kołobrzegu, Czaja Zygmunt
Published: May 2024

Inicjatorem Apostolstwa Pielgrzymującej Matki Bożej jest sługa Boży Jan Luiz Pozzobon (1904–1985), Brazylijczyk, ojciec rodziny i diakon stały. W 1950 r. otrzymał od siostry szensztackiej obraz Matki Bożej Trzykroć Przedziwnej w oprawie nawiązującej kształtem do sanktuarium szensztackiego, aby czuwał nad pielgrzymowaniem obrazu po rodzinach jego osiedla. Widząc pozytywny wpływ tej akcji pastoralnej na rodziny, postanowił ją kontynuować. Od 1959 r. zaczął tworzyć kręgi dla rodzin, organizując 30 rodzin przekazujących sobie kapliczkę i modlących się różańcem. Jego życie pokazuje, jak wiele może zdziałać jedna osoba jako świadome narzędzie w ręku Boga. W 1978 r. ten apostolat zawitał w Europie, a szczególnie zaczął się rozwijać od 1997 r. jako odpowiedź na apel papieża Jana Pawła II wzywającego do przygotowania się na Jubileusz 2000-lecia chrześcijaństwa. W roku 2005 Kręgi Pielgrzymującej Matki Bożej pojawiły się w diecezji koszalińsko-kołobrzeskiej. W 2016 r. s. M. Celina Junik, otrzymawszy misję kanoniczną od ordynariusza diecezji biskupa Edwarda Dajczaka, rozpoczęła apostolat Kręgów Pielgrzymującej Matki Bożej przez tzw. Niedziele Apostolskie. Dzięki temu aktualnie (tj. na 28 kwietnia 2023 r.) w diecezji działa 497 kręgów w 99 parafiach. Ważny jest charakter formacyjny tego rodzaju apostolstwa służący rozwojowi wewnętrznemu każdej zaangażowanej osoby chcącej świadomie i coraz głębiej przeżywać pobożność maryjną. Przekłada się to także na wprowadzanie katolickiej nauki społecznej w życie małych ojczyzn.
GENERAL METHODOLOGICAL, CONCEPTUAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CAREER GUIDANCE IN THE SYSTEM OF CONTINUING PHILOLOGICAL EDUCATION
Authors: ГАВРИЛОВ В.В. , РУДНЕВА О.В. , АВДЕЕВА Е.А.
Published: May 2024

Современный рынок труда и потребности государства в более подготовленных и ори- ентированных на профессию молодых людях ставят перд системой высшего обра- зования задачу построения профориентационной деятельности как части системы в области филологического образования. В статье приводится обоснование выбора подхода в построении программы профориентационной работы, предлагаются примеры организации внеучебной деятельности обучающихся для совершенствования компетенций «4К» в рамках профориентационной работы филологического факультета. Содержание предлагаемых ме- роприятий может быть использовано во внеурочной работе по русскому языку и литературе. В статье обобщается опыт профориентационной работы филологического факультета Сургутского государственного педагогического университета и обосновывается выбранный подход к построению модели. Предлагаются актуальные и значимые для абитуриентов формы работы.

The modern labor market and the needs of the state for more trained and profession-oriented young people pose the task of building career guidance activities as part of the system in the field of philological education in the context of higher education system. The article provides the justification for the choice of the approach in building a career guidance program, offers examples of organizing extracurricular activities of students to improve the competencies of “4K” within the framework of career guidance work of Philology Department. The content of the proposed activities can be used in extracurricular activities in Russian language and literature. The article summarizes the experience of career guidance work of Philology Department of Surgut State Pedagogical University and substantiates the chosen approach to building a model. The forms of work relevant and significant for applicants are offered.
FORMATION OF ACTION PROJECTING SKILLS AT FUTURE TEACHERS (EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A TRAINING COURSE BASED ON THE ACTIVITY APPROACH)
Authors: НОСОВА Л.Н.
Published: May 2024

В статье обосновывается необходимость качественных изменений в подготовке пе- дагогических кадров. Представлен опыт разработки метапредметного содержания учебного курса и способов организации его освоения будущими учителями на ос- нове деятельностного подхода. Делается вывод о необходимости освоения студентами метапредметных знаний на уровне учебной задачи и дальнейшего их совершенствования в ходе освоения учебных дисциплин из разных предметных областей.

The necessity of quality changes in the process of teachers’ training are justified in the article. The experience of developing and implementing of meta-subject content of a training course and its mastering based upon activity approach by future teachers is presented in the paper. The conclusion about necessity of the students to master meta-subject content on the level of training task and its further improvement while mastering the courses from various subject areas is made in the article.
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CONDITIONS FOR TRAINING PERSONALIZATION BASED ON THE EXAMPLE OF MASTERING THE “INFORMATICS” DISCIPLINE BY ENGINEERING STUDENTS
Authors: ФОКИНА Е.Н. , СОРОКИН Г.Г.
Published: May 2024

В статье рассматривается апробация элементов персонализированного обуче- ния как возможности формирования конкурентоспособности выпускников вуза за счёт развития способности выстраивать свою персональную образовательную траекторию в течение всей жизни. Сделан анализ исследований, посвящённых вопро- сам персонализации образования. По результатам наблюдений и тестирования студен- тов выделены такие проблемы организации персонализированного обучения, как пе- рестройка работы преподавателя, готовности студентов взять на себя ответственность за собственное образование, техническое и информационное обеспечение персонализи- рованной траектории и пр.

The article examines the testing of personalized learning elements as an opportunity to develop the competitiveness of university graduates by developing the ability to build their personal educational path throughout their lives. An analysis of studies devoted to the issues of personalization of education has been made. Based on the observations' results and students' testing, such problems of organizing personalized learning as restructuring the work of the teacher, the willingness of students to take responsibility for their own education, technical and information support for a personalized trajectory, etc. were identified.
ABOUT THE CREATION OF A REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES IN AN ENLARGED GROUP OF SPECIALTIES AND TRAINING AREAS 49.00.00 PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS IN THE KHANTY-MANSIYSK AUTONOMOUS OKRUG-YUGRA
Authors: КУЧИН Р.В. , АБРАМОВ Э.Н.
Published: May 2024

В 2023 году в Ханты-Мансийском автономном округе-Югре было создано первое в стране региональное учебно-методическое объединение в системе высшего об- разования по укрупненной группе специальностей и направлений подготовки 49.00.00 Физическая культура и спорт. В статье представлен опыт его создания и первого года функционирования.

In 2023, the country's first regional educational and methodological association in the higher education system was established in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Yugra in an enlarged group of specialties and training areas 49.00.00 Physical culture and sports. The article presents the experience of its creation and the first year of working.
Compliance y nudge en la Administración pública
Authors: dos santos Alves Ederson
Published: May 2024

Compliance y nudge en la Administración pública es una obra que aborda la complejidad de la corrupción y propone soluciones innovadoras. El compliance, enfoque de gestión, busca prevenir incumplimientos normativos mediante medidas y controles. El nudge, técnica de diseño, influye sutilmente en el comportamiento humano. El libro explora su aplicación en la Administración Pública española para mejorar el cumplimiento normativo y reducir la corrupción. Se divide en cuatro partes: análisis exhaustivo de la corrupción, examen del compliance en la Administración Pública, principios y normas para fomentar el compliance y prevenir la corrupción, y estrategias combinables con nudge y compliance para fortalecer la transparencia y prevenir la corrupción. Es una obra esencial para académicos, profesionales del derecho y empleados públicos comprometidos con la lucha contra la corrupción.
Re-Evaluating the Chronology of Caracalla's Reign: When Was Caracalla in Nikomedia?
Authors: Lindholmer Mads Ortving
Published: May 2024

It has become increasingly common to assert that Caracalla wintered in Nicomedia in 213/214 rather than 214/215. This is important because it has led scholars to argue that Caracalla’s activities and campaigns in the Balkans are largely invented by ancient historiographers. The present article examines and rejects the evidentiary basis of the new dating and, through an analysis of Caracalla’s itinerary and relevant coinage, provides strong support for the theory that Caracalla wintered in Nicomedia in 214/215. This reconstruction significantly influences the wider chronology of Caracalla’s reign and restores his activities in the Balkans to the history books.
Sparta; Mantinea and Parrhasia; Elis and Lepreon: Politics and Autonomy in 421-418 BC
Authors: Roy James
Published: May 2024

Following the end of the Archidamian war Sparta intervened in Parrhasia and at Lepreon. The interventions weakened Mantinea and Elis, two states that caused difficulties for Sparta, but besides Realpolitik there were also questions of law, and the Spartans, though anxious to achieve strategic advantages, were careful to act with proper legal authority. Sparta declared both Parrhasia and Lepreon autonomous, but autonomy did not mean the same status in the two cases. Since knowledge of these incidents comes mainly from Thucydides’ Book 5, the argument depends heavily on interpretation of Thucydides’ text.
Eine Marien-Elegie vom Hof Kaiser Maximilians I.: der Text von Heinrich Isaacs Motette "O decus ecclesiae"
Authors: Bauer-Zetzmann Martin
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to revise and reconstruct the highly corrupt text of Heinrich Isaac’s Marianic motet O decus ecclesiae by examining the only manuscript source anew. It can be demonstrated that the text is written in elegiac distichs and artfully blends Christian ideas and classicising language. It is therefore highly probable that its author was one of the leading humanist poets at the court of Emperor Maximilian I and that the elegy was commissioned for a representative event.
Who Were The Five Thousand?
Authors: Valdés Guía Miriam
Published: May 2024

This paper focuses on who the “Five Thousand” might have been in the oligarchicrevolution of the Four Hundred in 411 BC and in the political regime of the FiveThousand four months later. In both cases, the “Five Thousand” were nominal groups.During the despotic rule of the Four Hundred, it seems that they never existed at all andthat the figure corresponded to those “most able to serve the state in person and inpurse” ([Arist.] Ath. Pol. 29.5; Thuc. 8.65.3). Namely, those paying the eisphora who, duringthe first part of the Peloponnesian War, might have numbered c. 5000. During the ArchidamianWar, this internal tax was first exacted in 428 BC, as was perhaps also the caseof the Sicilian Expedition. In the politeia of the Five Thousand, this figure referred tothose who “ta hopla parechomenoi” (in [Arist.] Ath. Pol. 33 and Thuc. 8.97.1), whose compositionand number can be surmised, to some extent, from the spurious “Draconianconstitution” emanating from the reflection on the patrios politeia at the time (whichincluded the revision of the laws of Cleisthenes: [Arist.] Ath. Pol. 29.3).
Thomas Becket, Clairvaux, and Ringsted: Saintly Diversity and European Influences in a Twelfth-Century Fragmentary Legendary from Denmark
Authors: Myking Synnøve Midtbø
Published: May 2024

This article examines a collection of saints’ lives from c. 1200, preserved asfragments in the Danish National Archives and the Royal Library.1 Half of the fragmentstransmit material related to Thomas Becket: Benedict of Peterborough’s miracles, Johnof Salisbury’s vita, and an anonymous account of King Henry II’s penance in Canterbury.The presence of the two latter works in Denmark, as well as that of some of the otherlegends represented amongst the fragments, are identified and discussed here for thefirst time. Based on the contents and provenance of the fragments, a link to Ringstedabbey is suggested.
A Sociology of Textile Production in Homer
Authors: Edmunds Lowell
Published: May 2024

The textiles produced by the Homeric household are a necessity in an economyin which trade and markets are almost unknown. The estate of which the householdis a part must be self-sufficient. Weaving produces clothing and also a surplus that isstored for use in exchange. A sub-set of servants is organized for this purpose. The Homericepics provide sufficient evidence for a sociological description of how they areorganized. The freedom of Helen or of Andromache to choose the figures that sheweaves has to be understood in the context of this larger necessity.
A Brief Essay on Sport and Greek Unity in the Late Archaic and Early Classical Period
Authors: Nielsen Thomas Heine
Published: May 2024

This essay argues that athletics contributed significantly to whatever unity there was in the Greek world in the late archaic and early classical period. It does so by considering the significance of the so-called Panhellenic sanctuaries as one of the few contexts in which the collective appellation ‘the Greeks’ was appropriate and by emphasizing that what the four great sanctuaries of the periodos had in common was athletic competitions of great prestige. The crowds which assembled for the contests at the Panhellenic sanctuaries were discursively constructed as ‘the Greeks’ by contemporary sources. The athletic centrality of the four Panhellenic sanctuaries was a reflection of the fact that the festivals here were the ones that the athletes of the leisured elites valued most highly. By the classical period the agon gymnikos on the model of the Olympics had, by peer polity interaction, become a Panhellenic phenomenon and this allowed athletes to travel from festival to festival and compete in their chosen speciality.
Greeks Drawing Lots
Authors: Malkin Irad , Blok Josine
Published: May 2024

The drawing of lots in ancient Greece was an institution that expressed the egalitarian values, practices, and mindset apparent for three centuries before the emergence of the Athenian democracy. Constituted by a large-scale mixture lottery, classical Athenian democracy with its choice of magistrates by lot, would never have seen the light of day without the broad spectrum of drawing of lots that preceded it. The first part of this article, by Irad Malkin, presents drawing lots’ distributive (e.g., land, booty, catch, inheritance, colonial plots), selective (e.g., magistrates), procedural (e.g., taking turns), and mixture functions. The concept of ‘equal portions’ moves from the concrete equal sharing of portions (isomoiria) to the abstract sharing of equal portions of the law, isonomia. A mindset with strong egalitarian features is revealed with a tendency to make equality and equity as close as possible: Equal chances before the lot and, when possible, equal outcomes. The role of the gods is mostly not to determine results, but to grant validity and legitimacy to a procedure under their auspices. The following section, by Josine Blok, examines why drawing lots for office created difficulties not encountered in the other, common uses of lots, how nonetheless this practice spread across the Greek world and due to the variety of political systems of the poleis came to highlight the diversity in ancient Greece.
Renal transplant recipient and deceased-donor risk profiles at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa: A 9-year review
Authors: Van der Schyff F , Barnard M , Ströbele B , De Jager M , Britz R , Gaylard P , Loveland J
Published: May 2024

Background. Renal transplantation is the gold-standard therapy for end-stage renal disease. Decision-making around the acceptance of deceased-donor organs is complex and time sensitive. Risk scoring systems for both donors and recipients attempt to simplify the allocation of renal grafts to the most appropriate recipient.
Objectives. To investigate the role of these transplant risk scores in the South African (SA) setting.
Methods. A total of 188 adult deceased-donor organ referrals over the 9-year period 1 January 2013 - 31 December 2021 were included. The Kidney Donor Risk Index (KDRI) and the UK KDRI were calculated for each donor. Recipients who were allocated these grafts were characterised, and the Hennepin Transplant Risk Score and the Kidney Transplant Morbidity Index (KTMI) were calculated.
Results. The median (interquartile range) KDRI was 1.2 (0.9 - 1.6), confirming that low- to average-risk donors were being utilised. Similarly, the median UK KDRI was 0.9 (0.8 - 1.2). Both these scores performed poorly in predicting graft and patient survival, with a C-statistic of 0.5. Renal recipient risk scores also demonstrated low- to average-risk patients being transplanted, with a median Hennepin score of 2 - 4 points and a KTMI of 2 points. These recipient scores predict increased recipient mortality at high scores, albeit with low sensitivity, and were not significantly associated with graft survival.
Conclusion. Deceased-donor and renal recipient risk scores commonly used internationally performed poorly in predicting graft survival in our cohort, and should be used with caution in the SA setting. A conservative approach to organ donor referral and utilisation as well as renal transplant recipient listing was noted.
Evaluation of clavulanic acid recovery techniques from Streptomyces clavuligerus cultivation broths
Authors: Agudelo-Arenas Yeison , Ríos-Estepa Rigoberto , Gómez-Ríos David
Published: May 2024

Clavulanic acid (CA) is a soft β-lactam antibiotic with a strong inhibitory effect on β-lactamase enzymes and it is produced by the filamentous Gram-positive bacterium Streptomyces clavuligerus (S. clavuligerus) as a secondary metabolite; the complete pathway (known as the clavam pathway) derives from the condensation of arginine and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate, as anabolic precursors. In this work, the potential of two distinct operations for CA recovery was re-evaluated: first, the adsorption of CA through the utilization of the anion exchange resin Amberlite IRA 400, and second, the application of liquid–liquid extraction systems. For the liquid–liquid extraction, two experimental designs were developed aimed at finding the best conditions of the process. For the case of adsorption, the same experimental design, used in the previous strategy, was carried out, for comparison purposes. CA loss was minimized at 10°C and pH 2.0. The adsorption was favored by increasing the adsorbent-to-liquid ratio. Thus, the highest separation was attained in the range of 40%–45% solid/liquid ratio, adsorbing a mean value of 47.7% of the CA present in the broth. Results showed that there is still room for further improvements in CA recovery using both, adsorption and extraction, as the most advantageous techniques.
Reliable renewable energy forecasting for climate change mitigation
Authors: Atwa Walid , Almazroi Abdulwahab Ali , Ayub Nasir
Published: May 2024

Accurate prediction of electricity generation from diverse renewable energy sources (RES) plays a pivotal role in optimizing power schedules within RES, contributing to the collective effort to combat climate change. While prior research often focused on individual energy sources in isolation, neglecting intricate interactions among multiple sources, this limitation frequently leads to inaccurate estimations of total power generation. In this study, we introduce a hybrid architecture designed to address these challenges, incorporating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. The hybrid model seamlessly integrates a gated recurrent unit (GRU) and a ResNext model, and it is tuned with the modified jaya algorithm (MJA) to capture localized correlations among different energy sources. Leveraging its nonlinear time-series properties, the model integrates meteorological conditions and specific energy source data. Additionally, principal component analysis (PCA) is employed to extract linear time-series data characteristics for each energy source. Application of the proposed AI-infused approach to a renewable energy system demonstrates its effectiveness and feasibility in the context of climate change mitigation. Results reveal the superior accuracy of the hybrid framework compared to more complex models such as decision trees and ResNet. Specifically, our proposed method achieved remarkable performance, boasting the lowest error rates with a normalized RMSE of 6.51 and a normalized MAPE of 4.34 for solar photovoltaic (PV), highlighting its exceptional precision in terms of mean absolute errors. A detailed sensitivity analysis is carried out to evaluate the influence of every element in the hybrid framework, emphasizing the importance of energy correlation patterns. Comparative assessments underscore the increased accuracy and stability of the suggested AI-infused framework when compared to other methods.
Variation in fine-scale water table depth drives abundance of a unique semi-terrestrial crayfish species
Authors: Carlson Molly C. , Swedberg Dusty A. , Miernicki Elizabeth A. , Taylor Christopher A.
Published: May 2024

With anthropogenic changes altering the environment and the subsequent decline of natural habitats, it can be challenging to predict essential habitats for elusive and difficult to study taxa. Primary burrowing crayfish are one such group due to the complexity in sampling their semi-terrestrial, subterranean habitat. Sampling burrows usually requires a labor-intensive, time-consuming excavation or trapping process. However, limited information on burrowing crayfish suggests that fine-scale habitat variation may drive burrowing crayfish habitat choice. This project aimed to evaluate the fine-scale habitat characteristics that influence burrowing crayfish presence and abundance at a large, restored-remnant grassland preserve in north-central Illinois. We documented burrow abundance and quadrat-specific habitat variables such as root biomass, canopy cover, apparent seasonal high-water table (water table) depth and dominant vegetation at sites with and without burrowing crayfish populations. Data was recorded at every quadrat and analyzed using generalized linear mixed models. A total of 21 models were created to determine what habitat variables affected burrow presence and abundance. We found that the water table depth was a significant driver of burrow presence and abundance. Root biomass and vegetation cover were not significant drivers, although they did show up in the final models, explaining the data. These findings demonstrate empirical support for previous observations from other burrowing crayfish research and demonstrate the influence of fine-scale habitat when modeling elusive taxa requirements.
Análise microestrutural e mecânica da soldagem GMAW por curto-circuito em aços dual phase DP1000 para aplicações automotivas
Authors: Brito Elizangela de Macêdo , Vilarinho Loriel Oliveira , Brandim Ayrton de Sá
Published: May 2024

O artigo investiga métodos de soldagem aplicados a aços Dual Phase (DP), com ênfase na classe DP1000, voltados para a indústria automotiva. Os aços DP, conhecidos por sua alta resistência mecânica devido à sua microestrutura específica, são atrativos para a fabricação de veículos mais leves, resistentes e seguros. O método de soldagem escolhido foi o GMAW por curto-circuito convencional, devido à sua eficiência e baixo custo. A caracterização utilizou técnicas avançadas de microscopia óptica, microscopia eletrônica de varredura com EDS, EBSD, além de ensaios de tração e dureza. As análises microestruturais utilizando microscopia óptica (MO), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) e EBSD confirmaram a presença de ferrita, martensita e, ocasionalmente, austenita no metal base, conforme especificado pelo fabricante do aço DP1000. A zona fundida (ZF) apresentou variações na dureza, com valores próximos à zona termicamente afetada (ZTA) devido à descarbonetação e à presença de elementos de liga no aço. As análises microestruturais dos cordões de solda por MEV identificaram ferrita proeutetóide, martensita e austenita retida. As modificações nas propriedades microestruturais e mecânicas observadas não comprometeram as características essenciais do material, confirmando que o processo GMAW por curto-circuito se mostrou adequado para aplicações na indústria automotiva.
The Influence of Fieldtrip as a Practical Skill Acquisition Technique in Biology Education
Authors: Nwokocha George Chukwuemeka
Published: May 2024

Field trips are integral to biology education, providing students with hands-on experiences that bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. This study explores the impact of field trips on practical skill acquisition among biology students in Colleges of Education in Anambra State, Nigeria. Grounded in Piaget's developmental theory, the research examines how field trips enhance observational skills, critical thinking abilities, and environmental stewardship. Surveys conducted with 330 second-year biology education students reveal that field trips positively influence students' ability to recall facts, understand concepts, and excel in practicals. However, challenges such as financial constraints, large class sizes, and teacher commitment hinder the effectiveness of field trips. Strategies like subsidizing trip costs and encouraging small group activities are recommended to optimize field trip experiences. The study revealed several key findings regarding the role and challenges of field trips in biology education. Respondents highlighted that engaging in field activities aids students in recalling facts, learning through observation, and developing a deep understanding of concepts. These activities also help students improve their ability to evaluate scientific inquiries and excel in practical aspects of their education, indicating a positive influence of field trips on practical skill acquisition. The findings underscore the significance of field trips in biology education and advocate for greater institutional support to make these excursions more accessible and impactful for students.
Mineralogical Characteristics of Soils in Southern Taraba State Northeast, Nigeria
Authors: P. E. Imadojemu,
Published: May 2024

Mineralogy of fadama soils of southern Taraba state was carried alongside its influence on the soil’s physical and chemical properties. The three local government areas selected for this study were Ibi, Wukari and Donga. The mineralogical compositions of the soils were evaluated using the clay fraction. X- ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed ibi had quartz (21%), microcline (47%) and kaolinite (25%), Wukari Tsukundi had quartz (17%), microcline (20%) and kaolinite (32%), phlogopite (15.4%) and gibbsite (23%) while Donga had mineral composition of quartz (20%), microcline (33%) and kaolinite (47%) and therefore the clay minerals are interstratified (mixed mineralogy). The soil textures in these mapping units (MUs) are sandy clay loam (SCL), loam sand (LS) and sandy loam (SL) in the Ap horizons of pedons I, 2 and 3 respectively.  The subsurface horizons are Silt Loam, SCL and LS. The silt clay ratio (SCR) indicated that the soils are relatively young soils with reserved weatherable minerals, mean SCR were 1.40, 1.50 and 4.00 in pedons 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The acidity decreased as the profile depth increased and it was moderately acidic soil with pH(KCl) ranged from 5.92- 4.75 for pedons. The delta pH (\(\Delta\)pH) of the soils showed all negative values; this indicated that the soil colloids contained appreciable silicate clay minerals with relatively constant surface charge while C/N ratios indicated advanced stage of organic matter decomposition. Percentage Al saturation to the TEA stood at 15%, 19% and 9% for pedons I, 2 and 3 respectively, The exchangeable Ca constitutes above 70 % of the total exchangeable bases (TEB). The percentage base saturation (%BS), was largely dominated by exchangeable cations in moderately to very high rating and their mean values are 80%, 77% and 74% for pedons I, 2 and 3 respectively. The arrays of minerals are at different stages of weathering- quartz and phlogopite at moderate stage of weathering, microcline at minimal stage of weathering while kaolinite and gibbsite are at intense weathering stages. These minimally and moderately weathered soils are generally considered to be of good fertility status. The soils were classified as Alfisols/Entisols mix.