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The Path Towards Humanistic Management in Extreme Colombia
Authors: Largacha-Martinez Carlos
Published: March 2024

This chapter explores the foundations of humanistic businesses. It presents a three-pillar approach based on successful business cases and qualitative research, including CEO and stakeholder interviews. The key pillars for humanistic businesses and leadership are a higher purpose, innovative management, and authenticity. Deep listening is also highlighted. The chapter provides practical guidance for SMEs to improve engagement, motivation, and competitiveness, emphasizing soft skills like humility and sensitivity. It's a resource for purpose-driven business networks like conscious capitalism and b-corporations, showcasing essential pillars and skills for impactful businesses and leaders. The research's uniqueness lies in its ability to translate humanistic management into challenging regions, like Colombia's VUCA area, affected by violence, displacement, and poverty over 25 years, offering practical hope and insights for global implementation.
Advancements in Vanadium Disulphide (VS2) Nanomaterials for Enhanced Energy Storage Synthesis Techniques, Electrochemical Properties, and Prospective Outcomes
Authors: Harikrishnan S. , Abhijith A. R. , Rajput Jyoti , Sharma Deepak , Srivastava Amar
Published: March 2024

Nanomaterials have become a viable way to improve the performance of batteries and supercapacitors in the quest for effective and sustainable energy storage solutions. This chapter provides an in-depth look at current advances in synthesis processes and applications of VS2-based nanomaterials in energy storage devices. The discussion carefully assesses electrochemical characteristics of VS2-based nanomaterials while critically analyzing alternative synthesis techniques and composite approaches. Furthermore, the chapter highlights current research discoveries concerning the performance of VS2-based nanomaterials in various types of batteries. Additionally, potential uses of VS2-based nanomaterials in energy storage devices, such as lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, potassium-ion batteries, zinc-ion batteries, magnesium-ion batteries, aluminum-ion batteries, and ammonium-ion batteries, are investigated. This review emphasizes the importance of VS2-based nanomaterials in energy storage applications and offers possible future research directions in this rapidly expanding sector.
Exploring Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics for Enhanced Energy Harvesting Applications
Authors: Chaliha Chiranjit , Singh Haobam Samananda , Aniz Irom Monika , Maisnam Mamata
Published: March 2024

Piezoceramics, stemming from PZT and BaTiO3 discoveries, revolutionize technology with exceptional piezoelectricity. This exploration traces their evolution, highlighting PZT and BaTiO3's foundational roles. Diverse piezoceramics like BiFeO3, BiNaTiO3, and high-d33 KNN are featured. Enhancing KNN's piezoelectric performance via morphotropic phase boundaries, similar to PZT's MPB, is pivotal. The rhombohedral-tetragonal phase boundary in KNN is crucial for high d33 values, emphasizing phase transitions. Controlled sintering and poling, aligning domains, and reducing defects are vital for optimized piezoelectricity. In summary, this narrative explores historical origins, essential properties, KNN's remarkable d33 and Tc, the quest for MPBs, and the role of phase boundaries and meticulous processing in advancing piezoelectric materials.
Piezoelectric Nanogenerators
Authors: Devaraj E.
Published: March 2024

Piezoelectric nanoparticles offer a chance for advancement toward self-powered systems through energy harvesting. The use of a system or device that performs a function without the requirement for an external power source, such as a battery or any other type of source, is made possible by the newly emerging technology known as self-powered systems. For instance, this technology can capture energy from nearby sources and transform it into electric energy utilizing the piezoelectric effect. The creation of some self-powered systems based on nano-devices would be facilitated by the development of a nanogenerator (NG) to transform environmental energy into electric energy. Zinc oxide (ZnO) has been employed in a wide range of applications, including optoelectronics, chemical sensors, piezoelectric transducers, and varistors, due to its many functions. Consequently, ZnO-based piezoelectric composites would be a different option for flexible and small implantable sensors that may immediately detect and monitor mechanical stimulation or pressure changes occurring in the patient's organs.
Status and Prospects of GdIG Garnet Ferrites for Energy Storage Devices
Authors: Sharma Anjori , Dipesh  , Mahajan Hamnesh , Srivastavaa A. K.
Published: March 2024

Energy storage devices are essential parts of contemporary energy networks because they allow for the effective use and integration of renewable energy sources and provide a steady supply of electricity. Due to their distinct features and ability to improve the efficiency of various energy storage systems, gadolinium iron garnet GdIG (Gd3Fe5O12) garnet ferrites have emerged as interesting options for energy storage applications among a variety of other materials. This review study provides a thorough examination of GdIG garnet ferrites for energy storage devices, including information on their structural characteristics, and uses in a range of energy storage systems. Additionally, it analyses the difficulties and constraints these materials confront and investigates new fields of study, including improvements in customising material properties, and nanoscale applications.
Lead-Free Alkali Niobate Piezoelectric Materials
Authors: Singh Haobam Samananda , Aniz Irom Monika , Chaliha Chiranjit , Maisnam Mamata
Published: March 2024

Piezoceramics with attractive structural and electrical properties are important for the development of energy harvesters and energy conservation devices. The lead-based piezoelectric ceramics need to be replaced by lead-free piezoceramics because of the toxicity of the lead. Barium titanate (BT), sodium bismuth titanate (BNT), potassium bismuth titanate (KNT), and sodium potassium niobate (KNN) are some lead-free piezo materials. Among the lead-free piezo materials, KNN has a high Curie temperature and attractive electric and piezoelectric properties. The attractive properties of KNN-based ceramics are due to the polymorphic phase boundary observed in KNN ceramics which is similar to the MPB as observed in PZTs. Therefore, KNN has the potential to replace the PZTs. However, it is difficult to get high-density ceramics due to limitations in sintering at high temperatures that can volatilize the alkali elements components. The structural and electrical properties of the material depend on chemical compositions and processing techniques. The addition of oxides as sintering aids, different sintering techniques, and chemical modification improves the density and electrical properties.
Exploring X-Ray Techniques for Comprehensive Material Characterization and Analysis
Authors: Prasher Sangeeta , Kumar Mukesh
Published: March 2024

The use of X-rays for material analysis has revolutionized our understanding of various materials, providing invaluable insights. This chapter delves into X-ray applications, including XRD, XRF, XPS, AES, and SIMS. It begins with X-ray production and then details the principles, operations, and applications of these techniques, offering deep insights into material properties. XRD is vital for deciphering solid crystalline structures and atomic arrangements, revealing lattice spacing, symmetry, and phases. XRF excels in elemental analysis, offering both qualitative and quantitative results by generating distinctive fluorescent X-rays when X-rays interact with a sample. XPS focus on surface analysis, determining elemental composition and chemical states. SIMS enables high-sensitivity elemental and isotopic analysis of surfaces. These techniques find diverse applications. This chapter enhances readers' understanding of these techniques, helping them choose the right approach for material characterization, fostering scientific progress and technological innovation.
Recent Trends in Photonic Crystals
Authors: Suriyan Kannadhasan , Nagarajan R.
Published: March 2024

This chapter explains the fascinating realm of photonic crystals. With a period on the order of an optical wavelength, these are artificial multidimensional periodic structures. They are a lot like solid state crystals in many ways. The band of photons is the most significant one since it provides a potent hypothesis for comprehending how light behaves in a challenging photonic crystal structure. We can produce the photonic bandgap and localise light thanks to it. They have considerable promise for cutting-edge uses in fields including acoustics, bio-photonics, quantum engineering, optoelectronics, waves, and optics. 2-D photonic crystals may provide integrated optics the much-needed miniaturisation. A modest selection of measurements on several kinds of waveguides on this size have already been provided. Straight waveguides alone are not sufficient for good routing or for creating more complicated circuits.
Oligopolistic Markets Employing an Intelligent Physarum Solution for Supply Chain Networks
Authors: Gupta Priti , Usman Mohammed , Thethi H. Pal , Nandha Kumar K. G. , Tiwari Mohit , Dhanraj Joshuva Arockia
Published: March 2024

This chapter delves into a multifaceted journey. The authors commenced with an introduction that provided a brief overview of the topic, emphasizing the importance of addressing profit maximization in oligopolistic markets. Additionally, they introduced the innovative concept of the Physarum solver and its potential application in the realm of supply chain networks. Subsequently, they embarked on an in-depth analysis of oligopolistic markets. This analysis entailed an examination of key players, market structures, and the dynamics of competition in these markets.
Gaining New Insights Into Consumer Behavior Through Operations Management in Supply Chains
Authors: Verma Neha , Patra Purnendu Kumar , Sharma Ritesh , Polke Nikhil , Rawal Priyanka , Waghmare Ganesh
Published: March 2024

This study highlights the pivotal relationship between consumer behavior and supply chain management in modern business. It underscores the significance of comprehending the diverse factors shaping consumer choices, including psychological, social, cultural, and economic influences. This understanding not only informs marketing strategies but also profoundly impacts supply chain operations. Operations management, positioned at the core of supply chains, plays a central role in converting consumer behavior insights into actionable strategies. It optimizes processes, customizes inventory management, and enhances resource allocation to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.
Bat fauna from the Sooretama Biological Reserve, southeastern Brazil
Authors: Vela-Ulian Carina Maria , Hoppe João Paulo Maires , Ditchfield Albert David
Published: March 2024

The Atlantic Forest is one of the world's hotspots of biodiversity, a heterogeneous biome encompassing tropical and subtropical vegetation formations. Its remnants in the state of Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil, are mostly within state and federal Conservation Units. The largest Unit is the Sooretama Biological Reserve, which harbors several endemic occurrences of fauna and flora, and is the last refuge of some threatened animal species. Inventories of fauna are essential to know the community composition, and for the elaboration of preservation strategies. We conducted a survey focused on the bat fauna of the Sooretama Reserve, analyzing the trophic guilds and the conservation status of its species. We surveyed online taxonomic databases and the literature, resulting in 402 records from two different scientific collections. These records represent five families, 39 genera, and 57 species of bats, revealing that the Sooretama Biological Reserve has all known bat families in the Atlantic Forest biome. Phyllostomidae was the family with the highest number of species registered, and a majority of species belongs to the aerial insectivorous trophic guild. Four species are registered as “Vulnerable” in state and federal conservation books.
Enzymatic distance in two species of the genus Pimelodella (Siluriformes, Heptateridae) from the Upper Paraná River basin, Paraná State, Brazil
Authors: Vianna Fabiana Castelani Andreotti , Azevedo Rafhael Felipin , Moreira Daiani Rodrigues , Oliveira Taniele Carvalho de , Barelli Marco Antonio Aparecido , Silva Valvenarg Pereira da , Giglioli Adriana Aparecida Sinópolis , Renesto Erasmo
Published: March 2024

Species of the genus Pimelodella (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1988) present many similar morphological characteristics, which makes taxonomic identification difficult. Some species present morphological distinction and reproduce normally, while others present reproductive isolation without morphological distinction. Taking that into consideration, we used starch-gel electrophoresis of enzymes to compare two species of the genus Pimelodella collected in Paraná, Ivaí and Pirapó rivers of the Upper Paraná River basin. We analyzed the liver and muscle tissue of 82 Pimelodella avanhandavae and 29 Pimelodella gracilis individuals, which revealed few genetic differences between species. In addition, we carried out an experimental design based on the separation of four populations: P. avanhandavae, Parana River (n = 37); P. avanhandavae, Ivaí River (n = 6); P. gracilis, Ivaí River (n = 29); P. avanhandavae, Pirapó River (n = 39). The high proportions of polymorphic loci as well as the expected heterozygosity suggest that both species have high genetic variability. Nei’s genetic identity values and Wright's fixation indices revealed a large genetic proximity between the samples collected in Ivaí and Pirapó rivers, regardless of the species analyzed. The presence of fixed alleles at one hundred percent for two loci showed that P. avanhandavae individuals collected in the Parana River are genetically distant from all remaining populations. Data indicated that P. avanhandavae, collected in this river, constitutes a distinguished species from those collected in Ivaí and Pirapó rivers. Therefore, we suggest, that more studies with molecular markers be carried out with the genus, as well as a review of the diagnostic morphological characteristics used to separate P. avanhandavae from P. gracilis.
COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Paraná: a spatio-temporal analysis of health indicators
Authors: Terre Bruna Regina Bratti Frank , Toso Beatriz Rosana Gonçalves de Oliveira , Johann Jerry Adriani
Published: March 2024

Monitoring COVID-19 health indicators allows the organization and implementation of policies to contain the disease. In this regard, the present study aimed to analyze the evolution of these indicators in the State of Paraná. This was a cross-sectional study, analyzing secondary quantitative data from the 22 Health Regions, of epidemiological bulletins from the Health Department of the state of Paraná, between March 2020 and March 2022. The variables Incidence Rate, Mortality Coefficient, and Lethality Coefficient were analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented through tables and thematic maps. The results showed that most of the Health Regions have high Mortality Coefficient and Incidence Rate after two years, especially the ninth Region (based in Foz do Iguaçu), which maintained a high incidence throughout the analyzed period. Lethality, on the other hand, showed a significant decrease within the Health Regions at the end of the period, demonstrating a decrease in the severity of the disease, which can be explained by the influence of the Vaccination Plan on this indicator. In addition, the first (based in Paranaguá) and second (based in Curitiba) health regions showed high indicators of Mortality and Lethality over time. The study highlighted the importance of monitoring health indicators to organize public policies to contain the disease in the State, especially the Vaccination Plan against COVID-19.
English Relationship between mothers' narcissism and the temperament of their children
Authors: Celik Melike Yavas , Guler Selver
Published: March 2024

It was aimed to evaluate the relationship between the narcissism of mothers and the temperament of children which is an important age for personality development. Sample consisted of mothers who wanted to participate in the study and could be reached by using social media (n =470). Young adult mothers with less education living in nuclear families appear to Pathological Narcissism Inventory score higher. The Temperament Scale for Childeren scores of mothers aged 26-35 years were found to be statistically significantly higher than other mothers. The relationship between mothers' narcissism and their children's temperament was found to be significant. It has been observed that there is a relationship between narcissism of mothers and temperaments of children.
Aprendizagem e epistemologia do sensível: um olhar para a Umbanda
Authors: Fonseca Lana Claudia de Souza
Published: March 2024

O estudo analisa os processos de aprendizagem na Umbanda, destacando a 'epistemologia do sensível'. Partindo da visão de aprendizagem como mudança contínua, o foco é identificar conhecimentos produzidos nesse universo não estritamente racional. A Umbanda é vista como espaço de formação de conhecimento, desafiando a 'epistemologia do desprezível', que silencia conhecimentos ancestrais em favor de outros considerados mais valiosos. A abordagem adotada busca uma compreensão menos mecanicista da aprendizagem, promovendo uma construção mais humanizada do conhecimento. A proposta inclui um diálogo entre educação e etnopsicologia para ampliar perspectivas no ensino formal, defendendo a valorização dos conhecimentos tradicionais e a superação de preconceitos. A pesquisa foi conduzida com adeptos da Umbanda no Rio de Janeiro, convidados a revisitar seus processos de construção de conhecimento. A perspectiva valoriza a dimensão sensível da aprendizagem, destacando a importância da experiência e do sentido na educação. A metodologia envolveu a produção de cartas pelos participantes, poderosos instrumentos para criar narrativas biográficas ricas em conhecimento. Ao analisar essas cartas, observaram-se indícios de processos de aprendizagem alinhados à epistemologia do sensível. Essas evidências sugerem que uma abordagem etnopsicológica dos processos de aprendizagem pode enriquecer a compreensão em ambientes formais de educação, contribuindo para uma ampliação epistemológica e metodológica.
Círculo de cultura sobre estratégias de indigenização da saúde mental com povos indígenas do Ceará
Authors: Carvalho Socorro Taynara Araújo , Moura Júnior James Ferreira , Vasconcelos Anailda Fontenele
Published: March 2024

As concepções sobre saúde mental variam, pois são atravessados por aspectos socioculturais, históricos, materiais e simbólicos que organizam as realidades das diversas sociedades ao redor do mundo. Nesse viés, o processo de saúde-doença permeia os aspectos socio simbólicos, influenciados por crenças, saberes e cuidados que circulam e se ressignificam na estrutura instituída de um grupo comunitário organizado. Quando se trata dos povos originários, apesar de não existir uma identidade indígena única, pois há diferenças socioculturais que singularizam cada etnia, geralmente eles entendem as alterações na saúde a partir de manifestações culminadas pelas forças espirituais e da natureza. o presente estudo visa apresentar processos de indigenização da saúde mental com povos indígenas do Ceará. Seu propósito é expressar vivências de roda de conversas articuladas a partir do círculo de cultura freiriano, por uma perspectiva que almeja práticas em saúde que sejam decoloniais, privilegiando saberes da aldeia. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, básica e descritiva, do tipo pesquisa ação. O estudo aborda sobre a vivência de 7 rodas de conversas sobre saúde mental em diferentes aldeias indígenas localizadas em comunidades rurais do Ceará. Os Círculos foram gravado em formato de áudio. Então, foram transcritos os diálogos ocorridos e analisados por meio de Análise de Conteúdo de Laurence Bardin (2011). A partir da análise das informações produzidas emergiram três categorias, sendo elas: concepções sobre saúde mental indígena, violência estrutural como fator de sofrimento, atuação do SUS nos territórios indígenas. Estes foram elementos centrais nas construções coletivas nos círculos de cultura e são essenciais na discussão da saúde indígena. Logo, é necessário compreender as concepções de saúde a partir das populações, considerando seus aspectos sociais, culturais e políticos. Podemos tornar o saber popular um aliado do saber científico, resultando na criação de novos conhecimentos, que possibilitará uma nova visão sobre o binômio saúde-doença.
Critical review of the environmental management of a DNAPL contaminated site in Resende, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Authors: Faria Marcelo Reitor de Castro , Carvalho Ana Cristina Malheiros Gonçalves
Published: March 2024

The current nonconformity of most Brazilian states regarding the environmental guidelines established by the Conama 420 resolution makes clear that there are still many challenges to be faced on the management field of contaminated sites. The analysis of a factual remediation operation in an industrial site in the city of Resende, Rio de Janeiro state, show that traditional site investigation techniques are still being applied as main tools of characterization, data collection and decision-making in the management of the area. The site has had its investigation start in the late 90’s through multiple soil sampling and monitoring wells installation, pointing DNAPLs (dense non-aqueous phase liquids) among the chemicals of interest. The industrial site has undergone remediation for over 10 years now and has not been closed yet. More recently, the efficiency reduction of the primary remediation system, a dual-phase extraction system with over 50 installed wells, led to the implementation of in-situ stimulated bioremediation. Performance reports show lower efficiency than expected, hinting that a lackluster CSM (conceptual site model) might be leading to poor decision making. Despite being adequate remediation techniques, previous efforts and literature indicate that the site must undergo new investigation steps employing high-resolution site characterization (HRSC) techniques such as the MIP (membrane interface probe), allowing the refinement of the current CSM and the optimization of current remediation efforts.
Effective width of steel-concrete composite box girder bridges: a review and method comparison
Authors: Nicoletti Renato Silva , Souza Alex Sander Clemente de , Rossi Alexandre
Published: March 2024

Steel-concrete composite girders have non-uniform stress distribution on the slab, presenting maximum stresses next to the webs of the girder. This phenomenon is known as shear lag effect. To understand this effect, there is the effective width concept, in which only a portion of the slab width is considered effective in contributing to the composite element’s resistant capacity. However, in the technical standards, there is no recommendation for calculating the effective width in steel-concrete composite box girder bridges. In view of this situation, the purpose of this paper is to carry out a systematic review on effective width and/or the shear lag effect in steel-concrete composite bridges, in order to raise the main existing recommendations and compare them. Through a bibliometric scan with carefully chosen keywords, it was found that of all research on shear lag or effective width in steel-concrete composite structures, only 31.19 are on bridges and 14.97% are on bridges with box girders. Among the papers, those that have a method for calculating the effective width of steel-concrete composite girder bridges have been compared quantitatively and qualitatively with the procedures of AASHTO and EN 1994-2-2. In these procedures were also identified that the, for the boundary conditions of the present paper, the parameters that most influencing the effective width are, in that order, the span length, the distance between girders, the concrete slab height, the longitudinal position and the type of load.
Evaluation of Weibull parameters by different methods for farms
Authors: Aristone Flavio , Souza Amaury de , Pobocikova Ivana , Ihaddadene Razika , Cavazzana Guilherme Henrique , Reis Carlos José dos , Ihaddadene Nabila , Pavão Hamilton Germano , Fernandes Widinei Alves , Medeiros Elias Silva de
Published: March 2024

One of the most prevalent clean and sustainable forms of energy produced worldwide is the power created from wind runoff. Wind turbines ought to be installed in areas with favorable circumstances to transform mechanical wind energy into electricity. Finding appropriate ways to predict the energy produced by a wind farm using the Weibull distribution is the main goal of this work. Theoretical techniques have been applied to calculate Weibull selected characteristics using experimental data gathered at the campus of Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) in Brazil. These data were gathered 10 meters above the surface. The effectiveness of four statistical techniques that are frequently used in the energy industry are compared: the standard energy factor method; the least squares regression method; the moment method; and the mean standard deviation method in estimating Weibull parameters. The root mean square error, Chi-square error, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and coefficient of determination are used to contrast the statistical methodologies. The results demonstrated that the least squares regression approach performs less well than other methods. The standard energy factor approach, the moment method, and the mean standard deviation method are the most effective techniques when modifying Weibull distribution curves for the assessment of wind speed data. The data analysis confirms that these three strategies are fully applicable if the wind speed distribution closely matches the Weibull distribution.
Metamodeling on uncertainty quantification in the behavior of the tire/road interaction of vehicles
Authors: Santos Vinicius Ramos Israel , Scinocca Francisco , Santos Fabio Lúcio
Published: March 2024

In recent years, the automotive industry has been developing applied research to meet customer’s needs; considering safety, vehicle comfort and energetic efficiency. In particular, automotive tires have a prominent position in this research area, ensuring good vehicle handling, comfort and safety. In the vehicle dynamics performance, excellent gripping and reduced rolling resistance in the tires are crucial to maximize the energetic efficiency in a reliable way. However, to ensure such a level of reliability in vehicle operation, the inherent uncertainties of tires, as well as other factors subject to variability must be taken into account in the vehicle design. In this way, the present paper analyzes in detail the effect of variations in some parameters such as ambient temperature, ground conditions, vertical load, speed and tire inflation on the analysis of vehicle dynamics. A Metamodeling approach associated with the Monte Carlo Simulation was employed to develop the mathematical models to analyze the effect of uncertain parameters on the tire rolling resistance; traction, centripetal and lateral forces, using experimental data from the literature, in the longitudinal and lateral vehicle dynamics. Therefore, the present research brings as an innovation an integrated approach to the input parameters of the system with the rolling resistance through the developed metamodels. There was a substantial variability of up to 15% both up and down in the Maximum Traction Force of a vehicle in response to variations in the vehicle’s weight and the coefficient of tire rolling resistance. In contrast, the Lateral Force exhibited a greater variability, with a 25 downward and 10% upward variation associated with the weight and friction coefficient variability of the vehicle. Further investigations into the sensitivity analysis highlight the significant influence of the friction coefficient and temperature on the Traction Forces of the vehicle.
Rapid Critical Care Training for Nurses Deployed to Intensive Care Units During the COVID-19 Surge
Authors: Liu Susan I. , Greenway Andrew , Sobocinski Kathryn , An Anjile , Winchell Robert J. , Barie Philip S.
Published: March 2024

Background

During the first COVID-19 pandemic wave, non–intensive care unit (non-ICU) nurses were deployed to temporary ICUs to provide critical care for the patient surge. A rapid critical care training program was designed to prepare them to care for patients in either temporary or permanent ICUs.

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of this training program in preparing non-ICU nurses to provide critical care for COVID-19 patients in temporary ICUs.

Methods

A survey was used to evaluate the impact of rapid critical care training on nurses’ critical care skills and compare the experiences of nurses deployed to temporary versus permanent ICUs. Data were analyzed with χ2 and Spearman ρ tests with α = .05.

Results

Compared with nurses in other locations, nurses deployed to temporary ICUs were less likely to report improved capability in managing mechanical ventilation; infusions of sedative, vasoactive, and paralytic agents; and continuous renal replacement therapy. Nurses in temporary ICUs also reported being less prepared to care for critically ill patients (all P < .05).

Conclusions

The rapid training program provided basic critical care knowledge for nurses in temporary ICUs, but experiences differed significantly between those deployed to temporary versus permanent ICUs. Although participants believed they provided safe care, nurses with no critical care experience cannot be expected to learn comprehensive critical care from expedited instruction; more formal clinical support is needed for nurses in temporary ICUs. Rapid critical care training can meet emergency needs for nurses capable of providing critical care.
Immune Epitopes of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein and Considerations for Universal Vaccine Development
Authors: Magazine Nicholas , Zhang Tianyi , Bungwon Anang D , McGee Michael C , Wu Yingying , Veggiani Gianluca , Huang Weishan
Published: March 2024

Despite the success of global vaccination programs in slowing the spread of COVID-19, these efforts have been hindered by the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 strains capable of evading prior immunity. The mutation and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 have created a demand for persistent efforts in vaccine development. SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein has been the primary target for COVID-19 vaccine development, but it is also the hotspot of mutations directly involved in host susceptibility and virus immune evasion. Our ability to predict emerging mutants and select conserved epitopes is critical for the development of a broadly neutralizing therapy or a universal vaccine. In this article, we review the general paradigm of immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting the immunological epitopes of Spike protein that are likely associated with eliciting protective immunity resulting from vaccination in humans. Specifically, we analyze the structural and evolutionary characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein related to immune activation and function via the TLRs, B cells, and T cells. We aim to provide a comprehensive analysis of immune epitopes of Spike protein, thereby contributing to the development of new strategies for broad neutralization or universal vaccination.
Nurse caring with the Swanson Theory Approach and patient satisfaction in class 3 inpatient room
Authors: Rohita Tita , Nurkholik Dedeng
Published: March 2024

Patient satisfaction is crucial in nursing services and could be influenced by nurses' caring behavior. This study aimed to discover the relationship between Swanson's caring nurse approach and patient satisfaction in the 3rd-grade inpatient room. This quantitative descriptive research employed an explanatory survey with a cross-sectional approach. Purposive sampling is the sampling technique used in this research, with a total of 73 participants. Data analysis was conducted using the Chi-square test, and data were collected using an instrument. The results indicated that 47 responders (64.4%) perceived that nurses' caring behavior was not good. Specific indicators revealed that “maintaining belief” was not good for 39 respondents (53%), “knowing” for 53 (73%), “being with” for 45 respondents (62%), “doing for” for 48 respondents (66%), and “enabling” for 49 respondents (67%). Regarding patient satisfaction, 43 people (58.9%) expressed being quite satisfied. Bivariate analysis demonstrated a significant relationship between caring nurses and patient satisfaction, with a p-value of 0.000 or p<0.05. It was recommended that nurses in the inpatient room incorporate improvements in caring behavior into nursing planning and goals. Policies related to the obligation of providing caring actions should be established to enhance patient satisfaction. Nurses were encouraged to consistently apply caring principles, including “maintaining belief”, “knowing”, “being with”, “doing for”, and “enabling”, to ensure patients were satisfied with their care experience.
South Africa’s journey to full status on the International Rugby Football Board, 1906–1958
Authors: De Wet Wouter J.
Published: March 2024

South African rugby went from being a student of the game around the turn of the century to achieving full and equal status on the International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) in 1958. This process lasted more than half a century and included, among other things, three Imperial Rugby Conferences, regular dealings with the governing bodies in New Zealand and Australia, diplomatic missions to Britain, and several failed schemes aimed at representation. Important, too, was the effect of internal politics as nationalist Afrikaners steadily gained control over white South African rugby – and the country at large – from the 1940s onward. This article explores the political strategies and diplomatic efforts of the South African Rugby Football Board (SARFB) to achieve full status on the IRFB. In doing so, it sheds light on the inner workings of rugby administration in the country, the interrelation of sport and politics, as well as the role played by the South Africans in the complex network of international rugby relations during the first half of the 20th century.Contribution: This article contributes to South Africa’s sports history by examining its role in international rugby relations during the first half of the 20th century. Through an analysis of how the sport was administered and governed during this era, both locally and in relation to the rest of the rugby-playing world, we can better understand the complexities of rugby administration and colonial era sporting relations.
Распределение нулей функций экспоненциального роста
Authors: Kazarnovskii Boris Yakovlevich
Published: March 2024

Для систем уравнений с бесконечным числом корней иногда удается получить теоремы типа Кушниренко-Бернштейна-Хованского, заменяя вычисление числа корней на вычисление их асимптотической плотности. Мы рассматриваем системы целых функций экспоненциального роста в пространстве $\mathbb C^n$ и вычисляем асимптотику усредненного распределения корней в терминах геометрии выпуклых тел, расположенных в комплексном векторном пространстве.
Библиография: 11 названий.
Об одном свойстве системы Радемахера и $\Lambda(2)$-пространств
Authors: Astashkin Sergei Vladimirovich , Semenov Evgenii Mikhailovich
Published: March 2024

Замкнутая линейная оболочка функций Радемахера в пространстве $L^2[0,1]$ содержит функции со сколь угодно большим распределением при условии, что его отношение к распределению стандартной нормальной величины стремится к нулю. Аналогичный результат получен также для некоторых классов $\Lambda(2)$-пространств.
Библиография: 18 названий.
ADAS and Automated Driving - Systems Engineering
Authors: Pathrose Plato
Published: March 2024

Immerse yourself in the evolving world of automotive technology with ADAS and Automated Driving - Systems Engineering. Explore advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving, revealing the automotive industry’s technological revolution. As technology becomes a driving force, this book serves as a guide to understanding cutting-edge technologies deployed by leading vehicle manufacturers. Discover how multiple systems synergize to provide ADAS and automated driving functions. Authored by an industry expert, this book explores systems engineering’s crucial role in designing, safety-critical cyber-physical systems. Gain practical insights into the processes and methods adapted for the current technological era of software-defined vehicles, influenced by AI, digitalization, and rapid technological advances. Whether you're a seasoned engineer navigating the shift to software-defined vehicles or a student eager to grasp systems engineering methods, this book is your key to unlocking the skills demanded in the exciting era of digitalization. Immerse yourself in real-world examples drawn from industry experiences, bridging the gap between theory and practical application. Gain the knowledge and expertise needed to embark on projects involving the intricate world of cyber-physical systems with ADAS and Automated Driving - Systems Engineering. “As this book demonstrates, systems engineering is needed more than ever to navigate the complexities of the type of projects where alternative delivery models are applied and to help ensure effective delivery even within the constraints of aggressive and adaptable schedules.” Dr David Ward Global Head of Vehicle Resilience—Functional Safety HORIBA MIRA Limited “This book holistically explains the lifecycle and the processes for ADAS and autonomous systems and their influence on the overall vehicle over its complete lifecycle.” Matthias Schulze Vice President, ADAS Product, ecarx
Tail Lamps (Rear Position Lamps) for Use on Vehicles 2032 mm or More in Overall Width
Authors:   Heavy Duty Lighting Standards Committee
Published: March 2024

This SAE Standard provides test procedures, requirements, and guidelines for tail lamps intended for use on vehicles 2032 mm or more in overall width. Tail lamps conforming to the requirements of this document may also be used on vehicles less than 2032 mm in overall width.
Fostering Regional Development Through Cultural and Creative Solutions in the Danube Region
Authors: Besednjak Valič Tamara , Čosić Miljana , Roth Clémentine
Published: March 2024

This chapter examines the interplay between cultural and creative industries (CCIs) and regional development in the Danube Region. Employing a regional perspective, it identifies policy intervention areas to enhance the conditions for CCIs, presenting a set of non-geographically specific measures derived from best practices. These measures, informed by research conducted during the RESTART_4Danube project, funded by the Interreg Danube Transnational Programme, offer a foundation for regional authorities seeking to promote economic growth within the cultural and creative sectors. The paper acknowledges potential limitations, including generalisation and implementation challenges, and underscores their importance. It calls for future academic exploration in areas such as impact assessment, comparative studies, sustainability, digital transformation, cultural heritage preservation, and more to advance our comprehension of cultural and creative industries’ role in regional development, not only within the Danube Region but also in broader contexts.
The Influence and Role of Women in Shaping the Circular Economy: An Emerging Paradigm
Authors: Džajić Uršič Erika
Published: March 2024

This chapter embarks on a comprehensive investigation into the significance and role of women in the circular economy context. Guided by the research questions, ‘How do women influence the development and implementation of the circular economy, and what unique contributions do they make?’, we aim to shed light on how gender-specific perspectives contribute to this paradigm. First, the chapter briefly outlines the circular economy concept, emphasising the existing gender gap and compelling case for increased women’s participation. Second, it examines the challenges women leaders face in this domain and recommends strategies for overcoming these obstacles. By addressing challenges faced by women in this domain, we aim to encourage greater diversity in this field, asserting that increased female participation can hasten the transition towards the circular economy while simultaneously promoting gender equality. This research provides crucial insights into the untapped power of women in shaping our sustainable future.
Simulating the reproductive system of Hymenaea courbaril populations in the Amazon forest
Authors: Serrote Caetano Miguel Lemos , Reiniger Lia Rejane Silveira , Stefenon Valdir Marcos , Stefanel Charlene Moro , Silva Karol Buuron da , Ziegler Ana Cristina da Fonseca
Published: March 2024

- In this study we used simulation of genetic parameters based on microsatellite data to investigate the reproductive system of three Hymenaea courbaril L. species populations. Different selfing, migration and clonal reproduction rates were tested using the Easypop software. The results suggest the presence of both sexual and clonal reproduction in these populations. The simulated populations showed gradual decrease of the genetic diversity due the low gene flow caused by fragmentation. Due to connectivity importance, it is suggested expanding the area and replacing the explored trees using high genetic diversity germplasm in order to minimize the negative effects of fragmentation.
GREEN PURCHASE INTENTION ANALYSIS FOR MENSTRUAL CUP PRODUCTS
Authors: Laili Annisa Nur , Widyastuti Dominica Arni
Published: March 2024

This research discusses sustainability that impacts the environment. We as humans find it very difficult not to coexist with objects that have plastic materials. Especially for women, who use sanitary napkin products for single use and have a negative impact on the environment and for the women themselves can be attacked by diseases, Such as cancer. Menstrual Cup is a replacement product for disposable sanitary napkins that has better benefits compared to other menstrual products. However, in Indonesia itself, Menstrual Cup is still something foreign and taboo because of the way it is used and the negative stigma given to consumers. The research that has been conducted aims to determine how much influence Green Product Knowledge and Consumer Doubts have on the Green Purchase Intention of Menstrual Cup products. This research used Explanatory Research with a quantitative approach. Data was collected online using a web link from Qualtrics Survey, using a Semantic Differential scales. The questionnaire link was distributed through social media such as: Whatsapp, Instagram and so on. The number of respondents taken was 128 Gen Z female respondents who have experienced menstruation and who have never used a menstrual cup. The data was processed using Multiple Linear Regression. The research method used is quantitative research using multiple linear regression analysis. The findings of this study are that there is a positive influence of the Green Product Knowledge variable and the Consumer Doubt variable which does not have a significant effect on Green Purchase Intention. The results of this study can provide insight to companies and future researchers. It is also hoped that this research can be expanded to include and focus on single or married women, Gen Z, Gen Millennials and others. The limitation of this research is on Gen Z women in Jakarta who have never used menstrual cup products. There is not much research about menstrual cup, especially in Jakarta Indonesia.
Peran Penyuluh Pertanian Dalam Penanggulangan Hama Penyakit Pada Bawang Merah (Allium Cepa L) Di Kampung Arsopura Distrik Skanto Kabupaten Keerom
Authors: Kellen Selmi Yohana Stefanie , Tapyor Fredrika
Published: March 2024

The agricultural sector is a strategic sector in national development. The increase in production has been given by agricultural extension activities. The agricultural instructor must be someone who is competent in the field of agriculture and can communicate effectively and be responsive in dealing with every problem and question quetioned by farmers. The centers for shallot production in Papua Province are Kerom, Merauke, Tolikara and Jayawijaya Regencies. Shallot farming is always faced with risks. in the form of a decrease in production due to unpredictable weather factors and attacks by pests and diseases (such as wilt disease). To overcome the problems above, an agricultural instructor is needed who can help farmers in diagnosing pests and diseases of shallot plants. The research aims to determine the role of agricultural instructors for shallot farmers in controlling plant pests. This research was carried out in Arsopura village, Skanto District, Keerom Regency for 6 months from August 2022 to February 2023. This research used the Arithmetic Mean analysis method with average assessment criteria of 1.00-1.66 with categories of No Role, 1.67- 2.33. There were 60 questions asked by the resource person for each indicator, with 17 facilitator indicator questions, 15 motivator questions, 14 educator questions and 15 communicator questions. The results of the research show that agricultural extension workers play a role in controlling pests and diseases in shallot plants. The scores obtained for the facilitator indicator were 2.69, motivator 2.69, educator 2.34, and communicator 2.44, each in the Role category. Agricultural instructors play a very important role and always provide new technologies to increase shallot production, in Arsopura Village, Skanto District, Keerom Regency.
Key Committing Attacks against AES-based AEAD Schemes
Authors: Derbez Patrick , Fouque Pierre-Alain , Isobe Takanori , Rahman Mostafizar , Schrottenloher André
Published: March 2024

Recently, there has been a surge of interest in the security of authenticated encryption with associated data (AEAD) within the context of key commitment frameworks. Security within this framework ensures that a ciphertext chosen by an adversary does not decrypt to two different sets of key, nonce, and associated data. Despite this increasing interest, the security of several widely deployed AEAD schemes has not been thoroughly examined within this framework. In this work, we assess the key committing security of several AEAD schemes. First, the AEGIS family, which emerged as a winner in the Competition for Authenticated Encryption: Security, Applicability, and Robustness (CAESAR), and has been proposed to standardization at the IETF. A now outdated version of the draft standard suggested that AEGIS could qualify as a fully committing AEAD scheme; we prove that it is not the case by proposing a novel attack applicable to all variants, which has been experimentally verified. We also exhibit a key committing attack on Rocca-S. Our attacks are executed within the FROB game setting, which is known to be one of the most stringent key committing frameworks. This implies that they remain valid in other, more relaxed frameworks, such as CMT-1, CMT-4, and so forth. Finally, we show that applying the same attack techniques to Rocca and Tiaoxin-346 does not compromise their key-committing security. This observation provides valuable insights into the design of such secure round update functions for AES-based AEAD schemes.