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The Development of a Marketing Campaign to Promote a New AI-Powered Geospatial Technology for Environmental Monitoring
Authors: Tran Minh Tung
Published: December 2024

This chapter outlines a comprehensive marketing campaign for a new AI-powered geospatial technology designed for environmental monitoring and management. The campaign focuses on promoting the technology's benefits to public authorities, environmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. The chapter includes a detailed analysis of the technology, its target market, and the proposed marketing strategies. It also covers budgeting, resource allocation, and evaluation metrics for measuring campaign success. The goal is to position the technology as a thought leader in environmental monitoring and drive adoption among the target audience.
Social Networks Privacy and Security Basics
Authors: Darwish Dina
Published: December 2024

Social networking platforms have become an integral aspect of human life. While initially sharing text, photos, and messages, many individuals have now expanded their sharing to include the latest news and news-related images in the Media domain, question papers, assignments, and workshops in the Education domain, online surveys, marketing, and customer targeting in the Business domain, and jokes, music, and videos in the Entertainment domain. Undoubtedly, social networking media has become an integral part of the contemporary Internet culture, being extensively used by Internet users in various ways. Engaging in information sharing on social media platforms necessitates a significant level of security and privacy measures. Maintaining the confidentiality of users' information should be ensured. This chapter discusses social media privacy and security fundamentals.
Evaluating User Vulnerabilities
Authors: Venugopal Koppala , Kolluru Venkata Somanadh
Published: December 2024

This research aims to evaluate user vulnerabilities concerning privacy and security threats on social media platforms. The study focuses on identifying how user behavior, awareness, and platform policies contribute to potential security risks. A mixed-methods approach is employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather data on users' privacy practices, security awareness, and experiences with social media threats. Advanced statistical analysis, including regression and clustering techniques, is used to analyze the data, identifying key factors that influence user vulnerabilities. The findings reveal significant gaps in user knowledge and behavior regarding privacy settings and the effectiveness of platform security measures. Interpretation of results emphasizes the need for enhanced user education, improved content moderation, and stronger regulatory frameworks to mitigate risks.
Social Media Privacy Dilemmas Addressing Security Challenges Through Continuous Authentication
Authors: Singh K. John , Ayeswarya S.
Published: December 2024

As social media platforms continue to evolve, they have become an integral part of communication and digital interaction. However, with their widespread use, security and privacy risks have escalated significantly. Many platforms focus on user authentication during the sign-in process, but continuous protection against malicious activity, identity theft, and privacy breaches remains a challenge. Social media platforms lack sufficient mechanisms to ensure that the person using the account is always the authorized user throughout a session. This chapter delves into the privacy and security difficulties unique to social media, highlighting the challenges and proposing innovative solutions to tackle these issues. By analyzing the shortcomings of existing security measures, the chapter presents an overview of various approaches, including biometric-based continuous authentication, to enhance privacy in social media interactions.
Addressing Privacy Setting Loopholes Challenges and the Need for Enhanced Data Protection
Authors: Reddy L. Vinay Kumar , Rajendran Rajesh Kanna
Published: December 2024

This chapter explores the challenges and solutions related to privacy setting loopholes and the need for enhanced data protection. Despite efforts to provide users with control over their data, privacy settings often suffer from usability issues, technical loopholes, and inconsistent regulatory compliance. These flaws leave users vulnerable to data exposure and misuse. Privacy fatigue, caused by overwhelming choices, and dark patterns in design further hinder users' ability to protect their privacy effectively. Additionally, rapid advancements in tracking technologies outpace existing regulations, creating gaps in data protection. Privacy-by-design principles, user education, and improved transparency are key strategies to address these issues. By embedding privacy into the design process, simplifying settings, and improving privacy literacy, users can gain better control over their data. This paper highlights the importance of stronger regulatory measures, ethical design, and continuous adaptation of privacy laws.
Governamentalidade e redes políticas: ferramentas teórico- metodológicas na pesquisa em políticas curriculares
Authors: Santos João Paulo Lopes dos
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar as noções de governamentalidade em Foucault e redes políticas de governança em Ball como instrumentos analíticos profícuos para pensar outros efeitos das políticas curriculares brasileiras, sobretudo as mais recentes. Assim, questiona-se: é possível mobilizar tais noções como potencialidades teórico-metodológicas na pesquisa em políticas de currículo? O argumento baseia-se na defesa de que suas operacionalidades viabilizam compreender como as políticas curriculares têm sido fabricadas e perpassadas por vozes diversas e interesses múltiplos. Sobre os aspectos metodológicos, o presente estudo se constrói na plataforma da epistemologia pós-estrutural da filosofia foucaultiana com a noção de governamentalidade e o entendimento de redes políticas elaborado por Ball. Diante da emergência de outros modos de pensar, refletir e atuar sobre a história, a sociedade e a política, tais abordagens permitem desvelar, no âmago dos complexos discursivos, uma anatomia política da governança. As políticas curriculares, por isso, são tecnologias fabricadas a partir da conexão saber-poder. São produtos de redes políticas direcionados, em um sentido prático, para conduzir condutas, subjetividades e populações. Nessa ordem, outras formas de vidas são rechaçadas frente ao um projeto comum de indivíduo, dando lugar ao sujeito neoliberalizado, treinado e formado como capital humano, incapaz de contestar o poder que sobre si é realizado.
A análise arqueológica do discurso e a questão do cuidado com o outro: reflexões e possibilidades educativas que se manifestam em um modo de vida
Authors: Carlos Erenildo João , Santos Otávio Augusto Chaves Rubino dos
Published: December 2024

Neste artigo refletimos sobre a análise arqueológica do discurso (AAD) enquanto  possibilidade de formação humana e educativa. Nossa problemática: quais as possibilidades da AAD instaurar práticas e processos educativos assentados na alteridade? Para refletir sobre essa questão, recorremos a Bourdieu (1982), Webber (1994), Rosemberg (2006), Freire (1981, 2011) e Foucault (2006, 2008). Entretanto, é a partir da abordagem teórico-metodológica da AAD, instituída por Foucault, que analisamos essas possibilidades. Nossa discussão se assenta no reconhecimento de que a AAD contempla uma série de aspectos educativos relevantes relacionados à questão do cuidado com o outro, como a linguagem, a escuta criteriosa do objeto, etc. Assim, a análise aponta que a AAD abarca um conjunto de aprendizagens, desenvolvidas no curso da realização da pesquisa, afeitas à constituição de relações de reconhecimento da alteridade e formação de uma posição de sujeitos assumidamente sensíveis e comprometidos com a escuta e o cuidado com o outro.
Trajetividades: modos outros de pesquisar, pensar e estar na educação de surdos
Authors: Dell' Osbel Letícia , Lunardi-Lazzarin Márcia Lise
Published: December 2024

Este artigo convida a pensar a perspectiva pós-estruturalista nas pesquisas educacionais, em específico no campo da educação de surdos, no cenário da educação inclusiva. Para tanto, procurou movimentar, a partir de um estudo de mestrado, o conceito de trajetividade de Virilio (1993) como um operador teórico-metodológico alinhado a uma perspectiva pós-estruturalista, enquanto potência na composição de uma escrita-vida-pesquisa que se ocupa de pensar os modos de produção de uma docência e educação outra com surdos na escola comum. Mobiliza-se a potência deste conceito, reconhecendo a produção de uma docência trajetiva na educação e na pesquisa como modos outros de docência e educação de surdos, como possibilidade de tensionamento das relações de saber-poder-verdade. A trajetividade, enquanto caminho teórico-metodológico, acolhe a escrita ensaística como (de)formação de um eu que vai constituindo-se trajetivo com outros-juntos e com suas relações na educação, produzindo sua existência-docência pela andarilhagem da escrita-vida-pesquisa que compõe. A professora-pesquisadora-trajetiva operou novas relações consigo, com o outro e com os processos de escolarização na escola comum à medida que se colocou em trajetividade com as experiências-marcas de sua docência. Elegeram-se alguns recortes da trajetividade no processo investigativo de mestrado para anunciar a possibilidade de experimentar modos investigativos outros, que possam transgredir caminhos de pesquisa fixos, hegemônicos e estruturalizantes. Dessa forma, o artigo anuncia a trajetividade como um movimento que se faz ao caminhar no entre de uma vida-pesquisa, compondo um devir-pesquisa pelo exercício da escrita ensaística. Diante disso, propõe-se o convite-desejo de acolher a trajetividade como possibilidade de uma moviment(ação) subjetiva de pensamento e de relações nos contextos educacionais. Também, apresenta-se a trajetividade como possibilidade de fratura e transgressão aos processos investigativos dominantes de se fazer pesquisa pelo movimento ético e estético de vida que ela assume.
A obrigatoriedade do uniforme escolar do Liceu Maranhense nos registros do jornal Pacotilha (1894-1898)
Authors: Castellanos Samuel Luis Velázquez , Carvalho Andréia Monteiro
Published: December 2024

Neste estudo aborda-se o processo de formalização do uniforme escolar no Liceu Maranhense, utilizando-se como fonte principal, as notícias publicadas na imprensa local entre 1894-1898, no intuito de compreender os posicionamentos iniciais sobre sua obrigatoriedade nas dinâmicas sociais estabelecidas na instituição. Indaga-se: em que medida as representações sobre a obrigatoriedade da indumentária oficial do Liceu Maranhense registradas pelo jornal Pacotilha, na perspectiva da cultura material escolar, podem ter influenciado nos processos de produção, indicação, aprovação, distribuição e uso desta vestimenta? Caracteriza-se a pesquisa como bibliográfica e documental, na qual, cruzam-se concepções e posturas encontradas na literatura especializada, com os documentos oficiais: a Legislação Republicana Maranhense, os Regulamentos da Instrução Pública (nacionais e locais) e as Mensagens do Estado que embora não neutros, registram fatos, feitos e ditos interrogados e analisados à luz dos pressupostos teórico-metodológicos da História Cultural. Conclui-se que, embora o uniforme escolar tenha o mesmo objetivo em termos de acesso à instrução para todos os alunos, mesmo assim, a sua obrigatoriedade representa efeitos diferenciados para cada grupo de estudantes do Liceu; tramas locais do ensino secundário maranhense que podem contribuir para a História da Educação, ao somar à discussão nacional, peculiaridades do seu desenvolvimento a partir da perspectiva regional.
Association of chronic ache with depression and anxiety
Authors: Dawood Shazia , Rabiqa  , Hasnain Syed Meeran , Noreen Alisha , Rahman Abdul , Furqan Ziyad
Published: December 2024

To investigate relationship between chronic ache, depression and anxiety. The study looked into correlations between chronic pain, sadness, and anxiety using data from several Karachi regions. There are 1490 people in the entire sample. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM IV)-based Composite International Diagnostic Interview was used to assess depression and/or anxiety (CIDI, version 2.1). The Quick Inventory of Depressed Symptomatology-Self-Report, which excludes questions related to pain, was used to measure the severity of depressive symptoms. We employed self-report questionnaires to evaluate mental health. According to our findings, 326 people showed no signs of psychopathology, 314 had remitted depressive or anxiety disorders, and 198 had a current depressive disorder, which was then followed by a current anxiety illness. Maximum of 381 people reported having current concurrent depression and anxiety, while 392 people in the entire group took antidepressants. 90 (5.7%) of the 1490 individuals made no mention of any pain symptoms. Maximum participants (700) reported experiencing musculoskeletal discomfort, which was followed by gastro-intestinal pain (400), and cardio-respiratory pain (300). It has been shown that anxiety and depression are also related to the site of pain.
Does acupuncture treatment reduce temporomandibular dysfunction symptoms?
Authors: Vilela Maria Cristina Ramos , Ramos Carina Mabel de Albuquerque , Fernandes Renata Silva Melo , David Mírian Celly Medeiros Miranda , Silva Valdir Luna da , Matos Rhowena Jane Barbosa de
Published: December 2024

To analyze the pain, the muscle profile of some muscles actively and passively involved in the stomatognathic system, and stress traits. A clinical, randomized and double-blind study (n = 35) was performed analyzed by the Research Diagnostic Criteria/Temporomandibular Dysfunction (RDC/TMD), with subjects allocated in experimental group (EG) which received acupuncture at the meridian points according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, and another placebo group (PG) which received acupuncture at random points. The degree of discomfort was evaluated by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), tissue sensitivity, somatic and psychic anxiety level, salivary cortisol levels, electrical activity of the masseter, anterior temporal, sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and trapezoid muscles before and after the proposed treatment. The Wilcoxon test, Chi-squared test, Signal test, Mann-Whitney U-test, paired and independent Student’s t-test, Pearson’s correlation test and the symmetry index of the muscles were used for statistical analysis, considering a significance level equal to 0.05. There was a reduction of physical non-specific TMD symptoms, and the degree of discomfort decreased by fifty percent in the EG, with a trend curve pointing to an evolution in the repair process. Tissue sensitivity decreased in the EG and increased in the PG. The treated group presented a reduction of physical and psychological manifestations in the anxiety situation, while the reduction was only for physical manifestations in the PG. Salivary cortisol levels did not change. The masticatory musculature presented an increase in the temporal activity and a decrease in the masseter/temporal ratio in the PG. The EG showed a better relationship between the trapezium and sternocleidomastoid muscles. Therefore, acupuncture treatment was efficient for reducing the pain symptoms and the physical and mental conditions of anxiety in people with TMD, as well as to improve the relationship of postural muscles.
Short-term physical and psychological stress did not cause lasting changes in the integrity of the brain white matter of male rats
Authors: Barilli Leticia Alexandrino , Pereira Gustavo Henrique , Dias João Pablo , Melo Silvana Regina de
Published: December 2024

The effect of juvenile stress on brain morphology, and especially white matter, is poorly understood. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of two models of stress, physical and psychological, in the juvenile phase of male rats and their long-term impact on the integrity of the brain white matter. Morphological analysis was based on two major pathways of brain connection and myelin concentration, corpus callosum (CC) and fornix. Animals were randomly assigned to three groups: Control (C), Immobilization Stress (IS), and Predator Exposure Stress (PES). The stress procedures occurred for three consecutive days from d95 of postnatal life (P25 to P27). For long-term evaluation, in adulthood (P90-P95), the brains were collected, fixed, and processed by the Klüver-Barrera technique. The collected material was evaluated using image capture and analysis in the ImageJ Software. Both models of stress studied produced no changes in body and brain weight, and all regions analyzed (genu, body, and splenium of the corpus callosum and the fornix) showed no changes in optical integrity. Thus, this study suggests that short-term juvenile stress does not cause lasting morphological effects on white matter structure, and this adaptation, in which neither reductive nor protective changes occurred, can be considered a positive adaptation.
Quality of life, general health and anxiety in dental students with temporomandibular disorders
Authors: Souza Vanessa Soares , Silvestre Francisbênia Alves , Menezes Nicole Escórcio de , Negreiros Wagner Araújo de , Ramos Marcelo Barbosa , Pontes Karina Matthes de Freitas , Regis Rômulo Rocha , Fiamengui Lívia Maria Sales Pinto , Peixoto Raniel Fernandes
Published: December 2024

This study evaluated the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in dental students and its association with psychosocial factors (general health, quality of life and anxiety). Sixty students were initially selected and analyzed for TMD presence by the Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (DC/TMD). The participants answered self-administered questionnaires to assess general health (General Health Questionnaire – GHQ), quality of life (World Health Organization Quality of Life – WHOQOL-brief), and anxiety (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory – STAI). The prevalence of TMD among the participants was 43.33% (n = 26), 26% (n = 16) were diagnosed with painful disorders, being myalgia the most prevalent diagnosis (21.67%; n = 13). About 16.67% (n = 10) of the participants presented disc displacement with reduction. All indicators of general health showed statistically significant difference such as psychological stress (p = 0.004), death wish (p = 0.006), distrust in performance (p < 0.001), sleep disturbance (p = 0.025), psychosomatic disorder (p < 0.001), and general health (p = 0.003). Quality of life was associated with the presence of painful disorder in the physical (p = 0.001), psychological (p = 0.003) and general (p = 0.015) dimensions. The state of anxiety (STAI-S) showed statistically significant difference (p = 0.042). In conclusion, painful muscle disorder was the most prevalent TMD subtype in dental students and several psychosocial factors are important indicators of TMD presence.
From trauma to natural birth: development of natural birth perception scale
Authors: Bülez Aysel , Sayıner Fatma Deniz , Öztürk Duygu Murat
Published: December 2024

This study was conducted in order to develop a scale regarding ‘Natural Birth Perception of the Pregnants in the Last Trimester’. The study was conducted cross-sectionally between March 1 and May 1, 2019. The universe of the study consisted of pregnant women (N: 356) above the age of 18 and in the third trimester.  In the study, factor analysis was conducted to determine the construct validity of the Natural Birth Perception Scale. The internal reliability coefficient of the test was found to be quite high (cronbach alpha, 89). As the score obtained from the scale increases, the perception of natural birth increases positively. The Natural Birth Perception Scale can be used safely in measuring the natural birth perception of pregnant women.
Lenguaje inclusivo de género en la población universitaria argentina
Authors: Stetie Noelia Ayelén , Desmery Laila María , Martín Lucía
Published: December 2024

En la última década, el lenguaje inclusivo de género y, más específicamente, las formas no binarias, se han incorporado a la agenda social, política, académica y mediática de Argentina y de toda la comunidad hispanohablante. A pesar de la difusión del lenguaje inclusivo de género, no hay una visión unívoca en cuanto a qué formas refiere: duplicación (‘alumnos y alumnas’), neutralización (‘alumnado’), innovación (‘alumnes, alumnxs’) o todas. Por su parte, las universidades han sido un actor relevante en la discusión, ya que se han expedido acerca del uso del lenguaje inclusivo de género y han desarrollado guías para su empleo en el ámbito universitario. En Argentina, particularmente, universidades nacionales y provinciales se han pronunciado a favor de su uso. No obstante, en el plano académico no abundan los estudios sobre su uso, las situaciones de uso y quiénes lo utilizan. En este artículo, presentamos los resultados de una encuesta realizada a 174 estudiantes universitaries de Argentina (mayoritariamente del Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires) en la que indagamos sobre el reporte de uso de las formas no binarias ([-e] y [-x]) y la incidencia que distintas variables sociales –como la edad, la identidad de género y la carrera universitaria– pueden tener en su uso. Encontramos que dos tercios de les encuestades refieren utilizar las formas no binarias con mayor o menor frecuencia y que quienes más las utilizan son personas jóvenes y mujeres o personas de la comunidad LGBTIQ+.
Identidades de gênero, linguagens não-binárias e aulas de línguas neorromânicas: relações necessárias
Authors: Resende Mariana Linhares Pereira
Published: December 2024

Resenha do Livro:  Silva, G. V., & Soares, C. (2024). Inclusiveness beyond the (non)binary in romance languages. New York, NY: Routledge. 206p. ISBN 9781032558783
Polylactic Acid (PLA)/Cellulose Hybrid Biocomposite: The Utilization of Nypa Frutican on Enhancing Mechanical Properties of PLA
Authors: Termizi Muhammad Nur Hakim , Rasidi Mohamad Syahmie Mohamad , Nasib Amira Mohd , Zainuddin Firuz , Masa Abdul Hakim
Published: December 2024

There has been a tremendous increase in the amount of emphasis spent on biocomposite technology in recent years. This is primarily due to increased worries about health and the environment. The development of polymer biocomposites is critical in the field of composite material research, particularly in terms of improving mechanical properties and biodegradability. Even though not all polymers are suitable for use as matrix materials, there is growing interest in the usage of renewable polymer matrix architectures such as polylactic acid (PLA) because they degrade more quickly than traditional polymers. In order to produce the biocomposite, the solvent casting method was employed as the appropriate method for production. The material that was used as the filler material was cellulose, and the component of the matrix that was employed was PLA. Chloroform was utilised as the solvent. PLA was employed in the matrix's creation. The sample were cut into rectangles 50 mm long by 15 mm wide. The biocomposite was initially submerged in a buffer solution that contains -amylase in order to kickstart the process of enzymatic biodegradation. In order to finish the procedure without any problems, it was essential to carry out this step. The weight reduction was monitored at two-day intervals. The results showed that as cellulose concentration grew, so did tensile strength, and that weight lost during biodegradation also increased strength was then measured using the ASTM D882 standard. By immersing the sample in α-amylase buffer solution, enzymatic biodegradation was carried out, and the weight loss every two days was determined. According to the outcome, tensile strength rose along with the cellulose content, and the weight lost during biodegradation also increased.
Study Regarding the Possibility of Using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) on Earthen Construction Evaluation
Authors: Bolborea Bogdan , Dan Sorin , Baeră Cornelia , Gruin Aurelian , Ion Alexandru , Vasile Ana Cristina , Perianu Ion Aurel , Barbu Alexandra Marina
Published: December 2024

The determination of drying period, compressive strength, and air-dry density represent crucial parameters for assessing the quality and performance of earthen construction materials. This paper explores the possibilities of using the ultrasonic method as a non-destructive testing technique applied to earthen materials (specimens, elements, or structures) to determine these properties. The method relies on the measurement of ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), which is influenced by factors such as density, elasticity, and curing process. By analyzing the propagation of ultrasonic waves through earthen samples, valuable insights can be gained regarding their drying period, compressive strength, and density. The drying period of earthen samples can be determined using the ultrasonic method by monitoring the changes in pulse velocity over time. As the moisture content decreases during the drying process, the velocity of ultrasonic waves increases due to the reduced presence of water. This allows for the estimation of the drying period without the need for time-consuming and destructive testing methods. Compressive strength is also a critical parameter in assessing the structural integrity of earthen materials. The UPV method offers a non-destructive approach to determine the compressive strength of earthen samples. This provides a valuable tool for quality control and assessment of earthen construction materials. Density is another important property that influences their performance and the UPV method can be used to determine the density of earthen materials by measuring the ultrasonic pulse velocity and analyzing its relationship with density. This non-destructive approach allows for quick and efficient estimation of the compactness and quality of earthen mixes. Overall, the ultrasonic method offers a non-destructive and efficient approach in determining the drying period, compressive strength, and density of various soil compositions. By measuring the pulse velocity and analyzing its relationship with these properties, valuable insights can be gained regarding the quality and performance of earthen construction materials. This method has the potential to significantly improve the assessment and quality control processes in earthen construction, leading to more sustainable and reliable structures associated with the earthen techniques.
Efficiency Assessment of GaInp/GaAs Tandem Solar Cells: Analytical Investigation and Numerical Simulation
Authors: Makambo John Beya , Imoisili Patrick Ehi , Jen Tien Chien
Published: December 2024

This paper presents a numerical simulation of a dual-junction tandem GaInp/GaAs cell made from top GaInp and bottom GaAs cells. For this purpose, we utilized a numerical simulation tool. Two methodologies were proposed, the first method consists of simulating each base layer cell of the top and bottom separately, and the second method simulated both layers in one file, to simulate both in one file. For improved electric characteristics of tandem solar cells, the current-match requirement between the top and bottom cells should be satisfied, necessitating the careful design of parameters. The top base GaInp layer thickness is adjusted to match this requirement. The solar spectrum reaching the lower cell is analytically calculated by subtracting the top cell spectrum from the total spectrum. the optimal value of short current density corresponds with a top cell base thickness of 0.8 µm, this results in an open circuit voltage of 2.45 V, a short circuit current of 15.7 Am/cm2, a fill factor of 91 %, an efficiency of 35 % for the first method and the second method used a script file designed to verify the above results and confirmed the values to be; 2.68 V open circuit voltage, 15.26 Am/cm², a short circuit current, 90 % fill factor, and 36.86 % efficiency under AM 1.5 G solar spectrum.
Critical Care Nursing Response to the Maui Wildfire Disaster: Narrative Review and Case Study
Authors: Quarry Christin , Slota Margaret
Published: December 2024

Climate change has increased the frequency and severity of natural disasters, including the 2023 wildfires in Maui, Hawai‘i. The no-notice disaster affected hospital operations at the sole acute care hospital that serves the community, requiring immediate interventions and reallocation of resources. The purpose of this article is to explore the role that critical care nurses play in responding to wildfires. Literature related to the nursing role in managing wildfire injuries and the events on Maui are explored and a case study presented. Results are organized into themes: environmental limitations, disaster response and code triage activation, no-notice preparation for critical care nurses, preparation to increase patient capacity and maintain patient safety standards, hospital staffing and staff affected by the disaster, management of patient care and hospital system operations, and disaster medical tent. Preparation for no-notice events requires critical care nurse involvement to effectively facilitate care for patients affected by disasters.
Species Distribution Models in plant conservation science: a comprehensive review with a focus on Iran
Authors: Babanezhad Hooman , Naqinezhad Alireza
Published: December 2024

This review article thoroughly examines the role of Species Distribution Models (SDMs) in plant conservation science, with a specific focus on applications within Iran. Commencing with an extensive methodological approach, involving an exhaustive search across reputable academic databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, the review synthesizes a comprehensive set of studies. It offers deep insights into SDM principles, challenges, and transformative applications. Addressing these challenges, the review explores contemporary data collection methods, including the use of remote sensing, drones, and citizen science, which enhance the precision and scope of SDMs. A detailed examination of various modelling algorithms and approaches, including MaxEnt, Random Forest, Bayesian models, and others, highlights their specific applications and contributions to plant conservation. The review also integrates climate change data and various scenarios into SDMs, showcasing case studies that illustrate SDMs' potential to predict shifts in plant distributions in response to changing climate conditions and overexploitation. Emphasizing the importance of spatial scale, the review discusses its critical impact on the accuracy of modelling and conservation planning. The article concludes by underlining the indispensable role of SDMs in advancing plant conservation efforts, offering tailored recommendations for researchers, policymakers, and conservation practitioners.
Improving transparency in malaria programme funds: A business case for connected diagnostics in Kenya
Authors: Dieteren Charlotte M. , Milimo Emmanuel , Siteyi Angela , Van Duijn Shannen , Stijvers Leon , Dayo Lilyana , Ganda Gregory , Rinke de Wit Tobias F.
Published: December 2024

Background: International vertical health financing programmes risk functioning in parallel with existing domestic funding in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), leading to inefficient service delivery and concomitant poor health outcomes.Aim: We assessed the opportunities offered by digitalised diagnostics (ConnDx) to target and monitor health funds to those in need objectively and transparently.Setting: ConnDx was rolled out in five private health facilities in Kisumu, Kenya.Methods: The ConnDx process was codeveloped with the local Department of Health of Kisumu. We used the quantitative data generated by ConnDx. We also calculated the costs for ConnDx and standard care to assess potential cost reductions.Results: In total, 2199 malaria cases were detected among 11 689 patients with fever. ConnDx allowed for the identification of malaria hotspots, semi-real-time assessment of patient health seeking behaviour across facilities and insights in doctor’s prescription behaviours. Based on these insights, we estimated a 25% reduction in costs can be realised, while simultaneously better quality indicators can be monitored.Conclusion: The concept of ConnDx can be used for any medical condition that can be diagnosed in a digital manner and linked to mobile payment systems. The generated data can contribute to better quality services for individual patients while at the same time support local health policy makers and managers for more targeted interventions.Contribution: The ConnDx approach can help decision makers in LMICs to channel disease-specific funds to the right patients for the right disease at the right time, which can potentially accelerate the way to universal health coverage.
Effect of employee recognition and flexible working arrangement on Generation Z retention
Authors: Kgarimetsa Tebogo S. , Naidoo Calvin
Published: December 2024

Orientation: There is limited literature on talent retention framework constructs for Generation Z (Gen Z) in the Platinum Group Metals’ (PGM) mining sector of South Africa.Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between employee recognition, flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities as retention strategies and the ability of these strategies to influence retention of Gen Z in PGM’s mining sector.Motivation for the study: This research was motivated by the difficulties encountered by PGM’s miners in retaining the Gen Z in the industry.Research approach/design and method: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach was used in unison with a case study strategy. The quantitative data were collected through online questionnaires, with qualitative data collected through online interviews with participants from PGM. Structural equation modelling technique and thematic analysis were utilised to examine the quantitative and qualitative data, respectively.Main findings: The findings revealed that employee recognition and flexible work arrangements were positively related to Gen Z talent retention. Professional development opportunities were not found to be positively related to Gen Z talent retention.Practical/managerial implications: Human resource management professionals in the mining sector must be prepared for the future pool of employees by reviewing and aligning their talent management practices with the unique workplace preferences of the Gen Z cohort to retain Gen Z talent.Contribution/value-add: This research study identified a significant mismatch between current mining industry retention strategies and the factors that Gen Z employees deem essential for remaining with their employers.
Comparison of Clinical and Electrophysiologic Characteristics of Peripheral Neuropathy in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Parkinson’s Disease: An Observational Study
Authors: Devi Yumkham M , Kumar Mritunjai , Tiwari Ashutosh , Dhar Minakshi , Kumari Sweety , Kumar Niraj
Published: December 2024

Background and Objectives:

Although widely described in Parkinson’s disease (PD), peripheral neuropathy (PNP) is scarcely reported in progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). We aimed to compare the frequency, clinical and electrophysiologic characteristics of PNP in PSP and PD patients.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study included 23 PSP and 93 PD patients. Demographic data, Movement Disorders Society-Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale-III (MDS-UPDRS-III), Hoehn–Yahr staging, Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Score, nerve conduction study (NCS), and sympathetic skin response (SSR) were recorded. Diagnosing isolated large fiber neuropathy required abnormal NCS. Isolated small fiber neuropathy required clinical findings of pinprick and thermal sensory loss and/or allodynia and/or hyperalgesia with/without impaired SSR, along with normal NCS.

Results:

PNP was commoner in PSP than PD (65.2% vs. 50.5%, P = 0.21). While a comparable proportion in both groups had clinical neuropathy, NCS abnormalities predominated in PSP (65.2% vs. 39.8%, P = 0.03). All patients had distal symmetrical axonal polyneuropathy. A significantly higher proportion of PSP patients had large fiber involvement (65.21% vs. 39.78%, χ2 = 4.82; P = 0.03) and mixed fiber PNP (60.9% vs. 33.3%, P = 0.01). PSP patients with neuropathy had a significantly shorter disease duration [median (interquartile range {IQR} = 2 (2-3) years vs. 6 (3-9) years, P < 0.001], higher MDS-UPDRS-III score [median (IQR) = 47 (36–54) vs. 34 (28–49), P = 0.049], higher Hoehn–Yahr stage [median (IQR) = 4 (2–5) vs. 3 (1–5), P < 0.001], and shorter duration of levodopa use [median (IQR) = 2 (1-2) years vs. 3.5 (2-5) years, P = 0.006]. NCS parameters were comparable between PSP and PD patients with neuropathy. While PNP in PSP was not associated with any of the clinical variables, a longer disease duration was independently associated with PNP in PD.

Conclusions:

PNP affected two-thirds of PSP patients and was more prevalent than PD. Both groups had distal symmetrical axonal polyneuropathy, with mixed fiber PNP predominating in PSP. A longer disease duration in PD was associated with PNP.
The Role of Pulmonary Metastasectomy in Breast Cancer with Limited Progression Following CDK4/6 Inhibitor Therapy: A Case Report
Authors: Su Yu-Ting , Chen Shang-Hung
Published: December 2024

Metastatic breast cancer is primarily managed with systemic therapy; however, the role of pulmonary metastasectomy (PM) in patients with pulmonary oligometastases remains uncertain. We present the case of a 56-year-old postmenopausal woman who developed lung and bone metastases 4 years after resection of her primary tumor. Due to the progression of pulmonary metastasis following combined therapy with ribociclib and fulvestrant for advanced disease, she underwent PM, which histologically confirmed breast cancer metastasis. Following the procedure, she continued the same combined therapy and achieved stable disease. This case highlights that PM can aid in the accurate differential diagnosis of lung nodules in breast cancer patients. For selected individuals, particularly those with limited progression following CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy, PM may be considered an additional treatment option.
Efficacy of Next-Generation Sequencing in Identifying Genetic Markers for Prostate Cancer Risk
Authors: Alaithan Fahad H. , Alaithan Raghad H. , Ahmed Tauheed
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among men worldwide. The identification of genetic markers that contribute to the risk of prostate cancer can significantly enhance early diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies. Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) has emerged as a powerful tool for uncovering genetic variations associated with various cancers, including prostate cancer.

Materials and Methods:

A cohort of 200 men, consisting 100 diagnosed with prostate cancer and 100 healthy controls, was recruited for this study. DNA samples were extracted from blood and tumor tissues, followed by library preparation and sequencing using an Illumina platform. Bioinformatic analysis was conducted to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), copy number variations (CNVs), and other genetic alterations linked to prostate cancer. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the association between identified genetic markers and prostate cancer risk.

Results:

NGS identified a total of 450 genetic variants, with 50 SNPs showing a strong association with prostate cancer risk (P < 0.001). Notably, the BRCA1, BRCA2, and HOXB13 genes exhibited significant variants in 20% of the prostate cancer patients. Furthermore, CNVs in the MYC and PTEN genes were observed in 15% and 10% of the patients, respectively. The control group displayed a significantly lower frequency of these genetic alterations, reinforcing their potential role as risk markers for prostate cancer.

Conclusion:

This study demonstrates the efficacy of NGS in identifying genetic markers associated with prostate cancer risk.
Prevalence of Impacted Canines among Dental Patients in the Industrial Workers of Hyderabad – A Radiographic Study
Authors: Kumar Salla Chetan , Madham Saritha , Jaggannagari Visshishta , Prasad Kavuda Nagarjuna , Sowjanya Ajjarapu Sai , Sultana Firdous
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Impacted teeth have a low prevalence but exhibit a very uneven distribution. Among dental visits, impaction is one of the most common issues encountered. The causes of impaction can can vary from person to person, including factors such as a lack of calcium, retained deciduous tooth, or the presence of supernumerary teeth that interfere with the normal eruption pattern. The presence of impacted teeth can hinder the progress of orthodontic treatment. Therefore, understanding the prevalence of impacted teeth is crucial for effective treatment planning. This study aims to examine the prevalence of impacted teeth among dental patients in the southwest zone of Hyderabad.

Materials and Methods:

Panaromic radiographs taken in 2019 served as the basis for this crosssectional investigation. After reviewing 2,819 radiographs, data on patients with impacted teeth were collected. We analyzed the age and gender distribution of 40 individuals with impacted canine teeth to determine prevalence. Data were tabulated and analyzed using Excel. The sectors identified according to Ericson and Kurol were used to categorize the data. Frequency and percentage were used as statistical measures.

Results:

The study found that the most common type of impacted teeth was in males aged 20 and above (45%), followed by females at (40%). Among those aged less than 20, the prevalence was 12.5% in females and 2.5% in males. The data suggest that the majority of dental patients with impacted teeth were male and over the age of 20.

Conclusion:

The study concludes that impacted teeth are more prevalent in males over the age of 20 among dental patients in the southwest zone of Hyderabad.
Туннелирование с осциллирующим эффектом основных состояний квадратичного оператора на гиперболоиде
Authors: Vybornyi Evgenii Viktorovich , Rumyantseva Sofia Vasil'evna
Published: December 2024

В работе рассматривается задача о построении квазиклассической асимптотики разности пары близких нижних энергетических уровней квадратичного оператора, заданного на неприводимом представлении алгебры Ли $\mathrm{su}(1,1)$. В координатах Дарбу на гиперболоиде гамильтониан задает ландшафт симметричной двойной ямы. Известно, что асимптотика туннельного расщепления верхних энергетических уровней для данного класса операторов не только экспоненциально убывает, как обычно бывает в двойных ямах, но и быстро осциллирует. В данной работе показано, что этот эффект сохраняется и при рассмотрении основных энергетических состояний. Показано, что в пространстве голоморфных функций оператор принимает вид дифференциального оператора второго порядка. Собственные функции, отвечающие исследуемым энергиям, в окрестности кратной точки поворота выражаются в терминах функций параболического цилиндра и ВКБ-асимптотик. Доказана теорема об осциллирующем туннельном эффекте для основных состояний оператора, используя условие аналитичности собственных функций в круге единичного радиуса. Также показано, что туннельные асимптотики для верхних энергетических уровней отличаются от асимптотик для основного состояния в $\sqrt{\pi/e}$ раз.
Библиография: 24 названия.
Спектральные серии оператора Шрeдингера с двойным дельта-потенциалом в полюсах двух- и трехмерных поверхностей вращения
Authors: Rykhlov Vladislav V , Shafarevich Andrei Igorevich
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена построению спектральных серий
оператора Шрeдингера с двойным дельта-потенциалом
вида
$H=-(h^2/2)\Delta+\delta_{x_1}(x)+\delta_{x_2}(x)$,
$x\in M$, где $x_j$ - полюса 2- или 3-мерной поверхности вращения $M$ в квазиклассическом пределе $h\to 0$.
Оператор определен как произвольное
самосопряженное расширение оператора Лапласа-Бельтрами.
Библиография: 15 названий.
Elevated Temperature Tensile Properties of Castings
Authors:   AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee
Published: December 2024

This specification establishes a procedure for designating minimum elevated temperature tensile property requirements of castings by means of this AMS number and a series of dash numbers.
Performance Specification, Anti-Seize Thread Compound, High Temperature – Aluminum Only
Authors:   AMS M Aerospace Greases Committee
Published: December 2024

The foundation specification (AMS3050) and this category specification (AMS3050/2) cover anti-seize greases conforming to the requirements, but using the anti-seize ingredient Aluminum only.
Performance Specification, Anti-Seize Thread Compound, High Temperature – ‘Copper+Graphite+Aluminum’ Only
Authors:   AMS M Aerospace Greases Committee
Published: December 2024

The foundation specification (AMS3050) and this category specification (AMS3050/7) cover anti-seize greases conforming to the requirements, but using the anti-seize ingredient Copper+Graphite+Aluminum only.
Performance Specification, Anti-Seize Thread Compound, High Temperature - ‘Graphite+Calcium Fluoride’ Only
Authors:   AMS M Aerospace Greases Committee
Published: December 2024

The foundation specification (AMS3050) and this category specification (AMS3050/9) cover anti-seize greases conforming to the requirements, but using the anti-seize ingredient Graphite+Calcium Fluoride only.
Aluminum Alloy, Extrusions, 4.4Cu - 1.5Mg - 0.60Mn (2024-T8510), Solution Heat Treated, Cold Worked, Stress-Relieved by Stretching, and Precipitation Heat Treated, Unstraightened
Authors:   AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
Published: December 2024

This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of extruded bars, rods, wire, profiles, and tubing produced with cross sectional area of 32 square inches (206 cm2), maximum (see 8.6).
Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Seamless Tubing, 25Cr - 20Ni (SAE 30310S), Solution Heat Treated
Authors:   AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee
Published: December 2024

This specification covers a corrosion- and heat-resistant steel in the form of seamless tubing.
TERMINAL BOARD ASSEMBLY, MOLDED-IN-STUD, ELECTRIC
Authors:   AE-8C2 Terminating Devices and Tooling Committee
Published: December 2024

SCOPE IS UNAVAILABLE.
Detection of infrasound sources using three-years array data in 2019-2021 deployed at the Lützow-Holm Bay region, Antarctica
Authors: Kanao Masaki , Murayama Takahiko , Yamamoto Masa-Yuki , Ishihara Yoshiaki , Muramatsu Dan , Iwakuni Makiko , Nogami Mami
Published: December 2024

Time-space variations of infrasound source locations for three years, 2019-2021, were studied byusing a combination of two local arrays in the Lützow-Holm Bay region (LHB), Antarctica. The local arrays deployed at two coastal outcrops clearly detected temporal variations in signal frequency content as well as propagating directions during the three years. A large number of infrasound sources were detected with many located to the north and north-west directions from the arrays. These events were generated within the Southern Indian Ocean and the northern part of LHB with frequency-content of a few seconds; these “microbaroms” are believed to originate from oceanic swells. From austral summer to fall additional infrasound sources are determined to be located to the north-east. These sources might be related to the effects of katabatic winds across the continental coastal area. Furthermore, several impulsive infrasound events during the winter had higher predominant frequencies of a few Hz, higher than the microbaroms. On the basis of a comparison of source locations with sea-ice and glacier distribution form MODIS satellite images, these high-frequency sporadic sources may be cryo-seismic signals associated with cryosphere dynamics near the local arrays. These results suggest that infrasound waves can be used to monitor surface environments in the coastal area of Antarctica.