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AI-Driven DRC Routing Convergence in IC Design : A Paradigm Shift in Semiconductor Development
Authors: Srivatsan Nurani Subramanyam
Published: October 2024

This article explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Integrated Circuit (IC) design, particularly in Design Rule Checking (DRC) and routing convergence. As semiconductor technology advances to smaller nodes, traditional design methodologies struggle with increasing complexity, time-to-market pressures, and stringent manufacturing constraints. Integrating AI-driven approaches offers promising solutions, dramatically reducing design cycles, improving yield, and enabling continued scaling. The article discusses the challenges of modern IC design, the critical role of DRC, and the AI revolution in routing optimization. It examines the benefits of AI-driven DRC routing convergence, including reduced time-to-market, improved design quality, cost reduction, enhanced scalability, and adaptability to new processes. Finally, it addresses current challenges and future research directions in this rapidly evolving field.
The Application Inquiry of Immersive Teaching Based on Embodied Cognition Theory in Art Teaching in Junior Middle School
Authors: Fu Hanmeng
Published: October 2024

based on the embodied cognitive theory of immersive teaching is a kind of relying on intelligent technology, with embodied cognition as the theoretical basis of teaching method, applied to the junior middle school art classroom teaching, to enhance students' experience, deepen students to the content of comprehension, trigger its positive emotional resonance, promote students comprehensive development of body and mind.Its essential features include the interactivity of learning environment, the equal and harmonious interaction of teacher-student relationship, the dynamics of teaching time and space, and the process and accuracy of learning evaluation. Therefore, this article designs the immersive teaching scheme from the three stages of immersive teaching before, during class and after class, and explores the application strategy of immersive art teaching in junior middle school, hoping to provide reference for improving the effectiveness of art teaching.
Impact of digital modules on math achievement by gender and locality
Authors: Kapoor Jyoti , Cheema Guneet Kaur
Published: October 2024

Digital modules typically refer to self-contained units of online learning materials designed for specific topics or learning objectives. The researcher developed digital modules for three specific math units and conducted a three-week experiment in six schools in three districts of Punjab. The purpose of the study was to find the effectiveness of digital modules. The study revealed a statistically significant difference in gain achievement scores and posttest achievement between the experimental and control groups. The t statistic for gain achievement scores was 2.41, indicating a p-value of 0.016, and 2.70 for posttest achievement. This suggests a significant difference in learning outcomes between the two groups.
Fostering sustainable development through adolescent engagement in vocational education
Authors: Aggarwal Vandana , Rather Mohd , Mehndroo Meghna
Published: October 2024

In this study, we evaluate the effectiveness of vocational education and training (VET) in linking education outcomes to employment needs, with a focus on integrating industry-specific internships into VET curricula. This research highlights a disparity in the perceived value of VET, especially among women, indicating a broader sociocultural issue. Results indicated a gap in understanding VET's role in sustainable development, suggesting a need for public awareness and policy reforms. We recommend modernizing VET systems to align more closely with economic and societal needs, involving the private sector and enhancing vocational curricula with practical experience. This study provides actionable insights for educational policy and administrative reform.
Digital storytelling as a tool for global citizenship and sustainability
Authors: Modi Swarnika , Gupta Tanu , Rahmatullah Mohammad
Published: October 2024

In this study, we explore the transformative impact of digital storytelling in education, with a focus on promoting global citizenship and sustainability awareness among students. We examine how digital storytelling platforms can enhance traditional literary curricula by fostering deeper cross-cultural understanding and engaging students with global sustainability challenges. We evaluate the effectiveness of digital narratives in increasing student engagement with literature while cultivating a sense of global responsibility and environmental stewardship. By enabling students to connect with diverse cultures and global issues through immersive and interactive storytelling, the research highlights the role of innovative educational strategies in aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The findings provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to leverage digital technologies in fostering a globally aware and responsible generation, ultimately contributing to the discourse on the integration of technology in education.
Impact of school adjustment and study habits on English language achievement among senior secondary students
Authors: SOHAN SINGH  , SINGH DILIP KUMAR
Published: October 2024

In the present study, we aim to investigate the impact of school adjustment and study habits on English language achievement among senior secondary students. This study is contrary to expectations; neither school adjustment nor study habits individually demonstrated a significant correlation with English language achievement. However, the combined effect of both factors revealed by regression analysis was significant at the 0.05 level, suggesting that they collectively contribute to predicting English language proficiency. These findings highlight the complex interplay of factors that influence language learning and the importance of considering multiple influences beyond individual variables.
Scrivere in inglese, scrivere all'inglese (nota critica)
Authors: Gentile Marco
Published: October 2024

L'istituzione nel 2006 dell'Agenzia Nazionale di Valutazione del Sistema Universitario ha contribuito ad aumentare la pressione su studiosi e ricercatori del campo umanistico sia nella direzione della "produttività", sia nell'incentivazione all'abbandono della lingua italiana nella scrittura accademica in favore dell'inglese, imposto come unica lingua regolamentare per l'allestimento dei progetti di ricerca. Secondo l'Autore, questo fenomeno, presentato in modo neutro come un mezzo per facilitare lo scambio tra i membri della "comunità scientifica", danneggia il pluralismo e concorre alla riduzione della complessità dei discorsi. Tra i principali effetti collaterali, si segnalano la traduzione sistematica delle citazioni di fonti in originale, la delegittimazione dello stile e l'espulsione di qualsiasi elemento di letterarietà nella prosa scientifica: tale accanimento livellatore, talvolta applicato in maniera indiscriminata nei processi di revisione tra pari, rifiuta come inutili estetismi elementi sostanziali dei discorsi, e finisce per impoverire gravemente i contenuti delle ricerche pubblicate, discriminando campi di studio caratterizzati dalla massima attenzione al testo e al significato delle parole, come la storia e la filologia.
Utilizing Blockchain Technology to Secure Database from Unauthorized Modifications
Authors: Cù Vĩnh Lộc
Published: October 2024

Centralized database-based applications are frequently susceptible to internal threats. The data stored in a relational database can be changed by any user who has administrative access to the hosting server or database system. Moreover, this kind of user may alter the associated log files, which would make it very challenging to identify any illegal alteration. It would also be difficult to attribute the assault to privileged users as well. In this study, we propose a solution to build a service on the context of student score management based on Blockchain technology. A database system based on the Blockchain platform along with accompanying services is built to allow storage and query of student learning outcomes. The database security system operates in parallel with the current system while still ensuring transparency, security and integrity of data. We develop a verification module that uses Blockchain to verify the integrity of the corresponding tuples and identify any unwanted modifications. Oracle database, RESTful API, and Hyperledger Fabric have all been used in the implementation of our method. Our findings show that the overhead of integrity checking remains constant per tuple in the results of a query and increases linearly using real data and SQL queries of different types and complexity.
The experience of racialized individuals with library resource discovery
Authors: Doan Kelley
Published: October 2024

This paper is an essay outlining a qualitative research study that could be performed on the experience of racialized individuals when using library discovery. One of the main anticipated issues with access to library resources is the use of Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and controlled vocabularies in general. Examples of known issues with sex and gender identities in LCSH are used to anticipate similar issues experienced by racialized individuals.
THE EFFECT OF BASIC TILLAGE ON SUNFLOWER YIELDS
Authors:   FGBNU FITZ ", Pleskachev Yu.N. ,   Nemchinovka", Semina N.I. ,   FGBOU VO Volgogradsky GAU, Galaganov P.A. ,   FGBOU VO Volgogradsky GAU, Savon A.G. ,   FGBOU VO Volgogradsky GAU
Published: October 2024

In modern conditions the most effective way to increase the gross production of sunflower oilseeds is the selection of the most productive hybrids and realisation of their potential productivity by improving sunflower cultivation technology for specific soil and climatic conditions of the zone. Therefore, this topic is certainly relevant. Field experience was conducted on the experimental field of LLC ‘Kolos’ Mikhailovsky district of Volgograd region in 2020-2023. The main purpose of the research was to determine the optimal methods of basic cultivation, as well as a comprehensive assessment of the productivity of sunflower hybrids for the subzone of dark chestnut soils of the Volgograd region. On average for 2021-2023 years, the lowest photosynthetic potential of sunflower Suzuka was formed on the variant of disc tillage at a depth of 0.18-0.20 m without the use of leaf fertilisers with microfertilisers and was equal to 1062 thousand m2 day/ha. The lowest photosynthetic potential of sunflower Suzuka was formed on the variant of disc tillage at a depth of 0.18-0.20 m without the application of leaf fertilisers with microfertilisers and was equal to 1062 thousand m2 day/ha. The highest photosynthetic potential of 1755 thousand m2 day/ha was formed on the variant of ploughing to a depth of 0.25-0.27 m with the application of fertiliser Fulvigrain. The lowest biological yield on average for 2021-2023 years was formed on the variant of shallow disc cultivation without application of leaf fertiliser and was 2.04 t/ha. The highest biological yield was formed on the variant of ploughing to a depth of 0.25-0.27 m with the application of fertiliser Fulvigrain and was 3.02 t/ha.The lowest economic yield on average for 2021-2023 years was formed on the variant of shallow disc cultivation without application of leaf fertiliser and was 1.94 t/ha.On the variant with application of fertiliser Aidamin economic yield was 0.13 t/ha higher.In the variant with application of Fulvigrain fertiliser the economic yield was 0.21 t/ha more compared to the control variant.On variants of flat-cutting tillage at a depth of 0.25-0.27 m economic yield in comparison with variants on the background of disc tillage at a depth of 0.18-0.20 m was 0.48-0.63 t/ha more.The highest economic yield was formed on the variant of ploughing to a depth of 0.25-0.27 m with the application of Fulvigrain fertiliser and was 2.88 t/ha.
ASSESSMENT OF THE GENETIC STRUCTURE OF AGRICULTURAL POPULATIONS OF DEER OF THE CHUKCHI AND EVEN BREEDS OF THE FAR NORTH-EAST OF RUSSIA
Authors:   Magadan Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture - branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution of the N. I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, Vitomskova E.A. , Ginter E.V. ,   Magadan Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture - branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution of the N. I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources
Published: October 2024

The preservation of the allelofund and increasing the productivity of domestic reindeer in the Far North-East of Russia is currently an urgent problem against the background of a decrease in the number of livestock in agricultural populations. The research work was carried out during 2014-2023 in the reindeer herding farms of the Magadan region - Agricultural complex "Irbychan" and the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug - breeding farms of the Municipal Unitary Enterprise agricultural complex "Khatyrskoye", "Amguema". The total number of deer involved in the work was 17,356. The aim is to study the genetic structure of populations of Even and Chukchi breeds in domestic reindeer husbandry in the Far North-East of Russia. The plucked ears of deer served as the material for molecular genetic studies. The most common genotypes of the Even breed are those with loci in their composition №3 (240-330), №5 (350-430), №6 (440-520), №7 (520-570) and No. 9 (700-770). 99% of the Chukchi deer breed has a fragment with a length of 240-330 bp (locus No. 3). Loci No. 6 (440-520) and No. 7 (520-570) were found in 93% of individuals, locus No. 5 (350-430) – in 95%. The frequency of ISSR markers made it possible to determine the parameters of the general population for the Even and Chukchi rocks, which are characterized by polymorphism of all detected loci. Since individual DNA fragments were present in deer of all populations, it can be concluded that for the Even breed the spectrum consists of 3 amplicons No. 3, 5, 6, and for the Chukchi breed it consists of 4 amplicons: №3, №5, №6, №7 it is typical. The genetic variability of ISSR markers in populations indicates a significant similarity between them in most allelic frequencies, which confirms the common origin, economic and breeding use of Even and Chukchi deer. For the first time, long-term, long-term monitoring of the genetic characteristics of the populations of domestic reindeer of the Magadan region and Chukotka was carried out in a comparative aspect, which has urgent scientific and practical significance for further improvement of breeding work in reindeer husbandry.
Managing Water for Birds—a Tool for the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Authors: Smith Cassandra
Published: October 2024

The “Water for Birds Tool” is a spreadsheet-based model (using Microsoft Excel) designed for resource managers to assess the spatial extent and types of bird habitats in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The model quantifies the areas of open water, partial water, and water depths on a monthly timescale during the irrigation season (April–July) from 2021–2024. This model combines previously published datasets and incorporates new measurements collected by partners. Results show that the relation between the amount of bird habitat and the extent (partial and open water) of Malheur Lake varies by bird guild. The Donner und Blitzen River supplied all or most of the surface water inflow to Malheur Lake during the analysis years, emphasizing the importance of informed management of the river. Additional gaging of inflows and diversions, and better estimates of recharge and irrigated areas, can help refine estimates of water use on the refuge.
Okul Öncesi Dönemde Ebeveyn Tutumları ve Baba Katılımı Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Yoleri Sibel , Köleoğlu İrem
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı okul öncesi dönemde ebeveyn tutumları ve baba katılımı arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Çalışmanın amacı doğrultusunda ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu İzmir ili Konak ve Karabağlar ilçelerinde bulunan anaokulları ve anasınıflarına devam eden 4-6 yaş arası çocukların babaları oluşturmuştur. Ebeveyn tutumları ve baba katılımı arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi adına babalara Demografik Bilgi Formu, Ebeveyn Tutum Ölçeği ve Baba Katılım Ölçeği uygulanmıştır. Araştırmanın sonucuna göre Baba Katılım Ölçeğinin “Keyfi Meşguliyet” alt boyutu babanın eğitim düzeyi ve aile tipine göre anlamlı bir farklılık olduğunu göstermektedir. Araştırmaya dahil edilen ölçeklerin alt boyutları arasındaki ilişki incelendiğinde Baba Katılım Ölçeği ile Ebeveyn Tutum ölçeği alt boyutlarından olan “Demokratik Tutum” arasında orta düzeyde negatif bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucuna göre baba katılımı arttıkça demokratik tutum azalmaktadır. Ebeveyn Tutum Ölçeğinin demokratik tutum, otoriter tutum, aşırı koruyu tutum ve izin verici tutum alt boyutlarının baba katılımı üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisi olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Males are Toxic: A Masculine Critique of Ayad Akhtar’s Play The Who & The What
Authors: Alkorani Hussein
Published: October 2024

Hegemonic and toxic traits of masculinity are complex ideas that have affected personal relationships and social hierarchies for centuries. The play The Who & The What by Ayad Akhtar presents these traits through the male character Afzal, a Pakistani American citizen whose traditional culture and modern American lifestyle lead him to adopt these forms of masculinity. Therefore, the present study basically aims to focus on the impact of Afzal’s masculinity in Akhtar’s play The Who & The What over his daughters, Zarina and Mahwish, as well as Zarina’s husband, Eli. The Who & The What centers around Zarina, the female protagonist, who challenges her society by writing a novel entitled The Who & The What, exploring the personal life of the prophet Mohammed (BPUH). As the play moves, her father, Afzal, opposes her and anyone who crosses the limits set by their traditional Arab-Muslim culture. However, employing the notion of Hegemonic Masculinity by R. W. Connell and the Toxic Theory of Masculinity as proposed by Terry A. Kupers provides new lenses to analyze the text of the play. Thus, the present study found that Afzal’s actions reflect certain hegemonic and toxic assets such as authority, domination, control, superiority, and making decisions for others.
ANALYTICAL STUDY ON FULLY DEVELOPED MIXED CONVECTION COUETTE FLOW IN A VERTICAL CHANNEL WITH VISCOUS DISSIPATION EFFECT
Authors: Tafida Mohammed Kabir , Umar Ayuba M. , Iyabo Usman M.
Published: October 2024

The study of mixed convection flow in a vertical channel with viscous dissipation has been examined. To solve the governing energy and momentum equations, the Homotopy perturbation method was employed. Graphs were generated to analyze the impact of the governing flow parameters. Numerical values for skin friction, rate of heat transfer, and mass flux were estimated. The study revealed that an increase in mixed convection expands the reverse flow region and raises the critical value of mixed convection that leads to flow reversal. Additionally, both fluid temperature and velocity rise with increased viscous dissipation, as higher viscous dissipative heat elevates temperature, subsequently increasing the buoyancy force.
The Role of Functional and Emotional Value Co-Creation Within Sharing Economy Platforms on Repurchase Intention
Authors: Suryawardana Edy , Dyah Pitaloka Dynda Aisyah , Soelistiyono Anitiyo , Richadyanato Richadyanato
Published: October 2024

Repurchase Intention is part of consumer behaviour that aspires for repeat purchases on the products or services of an organization. Consumers begin with a consideration on the necessities to purchase. Continuing this, consumers then decided on how many products will be purchases. The aim of this paper is to investigate and examine the role of functional and emotional value creation in the relationship between customer ethical perceptions and social support sharing economy platform with repurchase intention. This paper selects 402 consumers using sharing economy platforms in Indonesia and tests the regression relationships of the five constructs using Structural Equation Model with the AMOS 24.00 tool. This finding indicates that social support and consumer ethical perception showed an important antecedent towards Functional Value Co-Creation and Emotional Value Co-Creation and that the two has a positive impact of Repurchase Intention. This suggests that Functional Value Co-Creation and Emotional Value Co-Creation possess an important role as a mediator between social support and consumer ethics perception with Repurchase Intention. With a literature review related to consumer behaviour, consumer ethics, value co-creation, and sharing economy platforms, this paper proposes a unique analysis on the relationship roadmap for customer participation and consumer ethics with Repurchase Intention
Embracing Culinary Tourism as a Strategy for Boosting Regional Development: Bangka Belitung Case Studies
Authors: Levyda Levyda , Giyatmi Giyatmi , Ratnasari Kania , Valeriani Devi
Published: October 2024

Both regional and national growth are aided by culinary tourism. Every region needs to have an appropriate strategy in place to compete with the others in order to maximize development. Creating a supply-demand-driven culinary tourism strategy is the aim of this study. Hybrid technique was employed in this investigation. Participants in this study included chefs, tour operators, owners of agricultural tourism firms, local government representatives in the tourism sector, and operators of restaurants and hotels. SWOT analysis was conducted using the results of visitor surveys, aerial observations, focus group discussion, and secondary data. Suggested course of action: Priority plans are selected by government officials and executives of travel industry associations, and AHP is used to process them. Product, pricing, marketing communication, and collaboration are the recommended areas of concentration. To increase price competitiveness, culinary products from upstream to downstream must work together. Among the goods that must be created are facilities, culinary festivals and events, culinary-related activities, and organizations dedicated to culinary tourism. Collaborative marketing communications are needed to maximize culinary tourism-related media and messaging. There are restrictions on research involving horizontal stakeholders. Future research needs to look at the various ways that stakeholders collaborate.
Relación neutrófilo-linfocito, Valor Pan-Inmune-Inflamatorio y relación plaquetas-linfocito como marcadores pronósticos de sobrevida libre de recurrencia en cáncer cervicouterino localmente avanzado, en el Hospital Miguel Hidalgo de la ciudad de Aguascalientes
Authors: Alatriste Martínez Sara , Rosas Cabral Alejandro , Gómez Villalobos Lázaro , Rodríguez Vargasargas Daniel , Ramos Franco César Enrique , Vázquez Rodríguezguez Eduardo , Gutiérrez  Campos Rafael
Published: October 2024

Resumen: Introducción: El cáncer cervicouterino (CaCU) sigue siendo una importante causa de mortalidad en nuestro país y en Aguascalientes. Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto pronóstico de la relación neutrófilo-linfocito (RNL), la relación plaquetas-linfocito (RPL) y el Valor Pan-Inmune-Inflamatorio (VPI) en la sobrevida libre de recurrencia (SLR) de pacientes con CaCU localmente avanzado. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional, retrospectivo, longitudinal en el que se incluyeron 65 pacientes con CaCU localmente avanzado tratadas con quimio-radioterapia concomitante. Se utilizaron curvas ROC, método de Kaplan-Meier para determinar la SLR,  prueba de Log-Rank y se realizó análisis univariado y multivariado. Resultados: La mediana de la SLR en las pacientes con una RNL ≥2.4 fue de 55 meses contra 8 meses de las pacientes con una RNL <2.4 (p=0.0089). Para la RPL ≥147 fue de 65 meses contra 8 meses en las pacientes con RPL<147 (p=0.001). Para el VPI ≥310 la mediana de la SLR fue de 55 versus 6 meses en las pacientes con un VPI <310, (p=0.008). En el análisis univariado el riesgo relativo (RR) de la RNL ≥2.4 fue de 2.104 (IC95% 1.1-4.23, p= 0.025); para la RPL fue de 1.008 (IC95% 1.001-1.015, p=0.041) y para el VPI 1.006 (IC95% 1.001-1.01, p=0.016). En el análisis multivariado solamente la RNL (p= 0.025) y el VPI (p=0.03) mantuvieron significancia. Conclusión: Una RNL ≥2.4 y un VPI > 310 se asocian significativamente con un mayor riesgo de recurrencia en pacientes con cáncer cervicouterino localmente avanzado; aunque se requiere de estudios prospectivos que confirmen estos hallazgos.
 
Fecha de recepción: 22/07/2023
Aceptación de originales: 05/08/2024
La iberoromània oblidada. Aportacions científiques de l’Oficina Romànica a la internacionalització de l’aragonès i el gallec
Authors: Iglésias Narcís
Published: October 2024

Les varietats iberoromàniques van cridar l’atenció de dialectòlegs i romanistes estrangers en el moment en què la lingüística i la filologia es preguntaven pels límits entre les llengües romàniques. En el marc d’aquestes inquietuds el 1928 es va fundar a Barcelona l’Oficina Romànica (OR), que seria el principal centre de referència internacional de la romanística a Espanya fins a la guerra civil. Tot i que les seves principals aportacions es van centrar en la llengua catalana i les grans llengües romàniques, l’OR també va impulsar estudis i projectes de recerca sobre l’aragonès i el gallec, varietats fins aleshores força desateses. En aquest estudi, s’analitza com aquest centre català de romanística va contribuir al procés d’individuació i d’internacionalització d’aquestes llengües.
El viatge d’Estefania de Requesens al castellà. Escriptura femenina i variació lingüística al segle XVI
Authors: Claveria Nadal Glòria
Published: October 2024

Aquest treball analitza la relació que estableixen el català i l’espanyol en l’epistolari d’Estefania de Requesens. Les cartes foren escrites en català entre els anys 1533 i 1540, durant la seva estada a la Cort de Carles I, i foren dirigides majoritàriament a la seva mare, Hipòlita Roís de Liori. La veu d’Estefania de Requesens permet observar els vincles que van establir aquestes dues llengües al segle xvi en un idiolecte que es va veure sotmès a un contacte intens amb aquesta última llengua.
La variació i la lingüística de corpus
Authors: Torruella Joan
Published: October 2024

En aquest treball es volen posar en valor les noves possibilitats, en l’estudi de la lingüística en general i en el de la variació en particular, que els corpus textuals informatitzats i la metodologia per utilitzar‑los amb bases científiques que estipula la lingüística de corpus obren als investigadors. En aquest cas, ens centrem en dos conceptes bàsics en el moment de fer recerca amb mètodes científics: el de freqüències absolutes i freqüències relatives, i el de variables estadístiques dependents i independents. Aquests dos conceptes cal utilitzar‑los i cal fer‑ho curosament i correcta quan es volen obtenir dades dels corpus que permetin ser interpretades de manera que ajudin a entendre el seu perquè i a desenvolupar hipòtesis de treball. Per exemplificar el tema es tanca el capítol amb l’explicació de la utilització d’aquests dos conceptes en el cas referit a la variació gràfico‑fonètica ("nuit, nuyt" i "nit").
A ECOLOGIA HUMANA DE ROBERT PARK E A EXPANSÃO DOS CONDOMÍNIOS HORIZONTAIS FECHADOS NA CIDADE DE MOSSORÓ/RN
Authors: Santos João Paulo Silva dos
Published: October 2024

A partir do surgimento das ciências sociais as problemáticas relacionadas as formas de moradia  nas grandes cidades do século XIX tornaram-se destaque. Os relatos da obra de Friedrich Engels, "The Condition of Working Classes in England", de 1884, fez surgir novos pensamentos sobre a questão. No iní­cio do século XX, foram idealizadas maneiras de resolver os problemas evidenciados por Engels. Planejadores urbanos como Ebenezer Howard, Patrick Geddes, Georges-Eugène Haussmann e Le Corbusier destacaram-se na busca por soluções para a implantação de espaços habitacionais menos insalubres. Em contraponto, a forma de organização das moradias urbanas e os modos de vida na cidade não foram somente relacionados com questões urbaní­sticas. Robert Ezra Park desenvolveu teorias sobre os processos de interação entre indiví­duos e comunidades na cidade. Com base nos conceitos de zonas morais e áreas naturais de Park e na atual realidade da expansão dos condomí­nios horizontais fechados na cidade de Mossoró, este estudo pretende identificar a possibilidade de utilização das concepções teóricas do autor para o entendimento do espraiamento desses empreendimentos na cidade. De caráter exploratório, este estudo possui como base de dados fontes bibliográficas. As concepções  de Park, intrinsecamente, não possuem lastro suficiente para promoverem entendimentos sobre os fenômenos envolvidos nas determinações dos locais de moradias no ambiente urbano de Mossoró. O fenômeno do espraiamento dos condomí­nios horizontais fechados na cidade está mais relacionado as formas especulativas de negociação das terras urbanas do que com a escolha subjetivamente cultural.
USO DE ESPÉCIES VEGETAIS NO TRATAMENTO E CURA DE DOENÇAS PELOS INDÍGENAS TENHARIM NA AMAZÔNIA
Authors: Dario Fabio Rossano , Sandrini Marcos Paulo
Published: October 2024

Neste estudo de etnobotânica realizado em território indí­gena Tenharim, localizado no interior do estado do Amazonas, Brasil, constatou-se, através de entrevistas, a utilização de mais de 300 espécies vegetais, sendo a maioria de ocorrência natural do bioma Amazônia e outras introduzidas para diversas finalidades, como medicinal, alimento, artesanato, lenha, utensí­lios e construções em geral. Entre esta grande diversidade vegetal, 104 espécies são utilizadas na medicina profilática e curativa destes indí­genas. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar um levantamento do conhecimento que os tenharim possuem sobre a vegetação existente no seu território. O conhecimento das plantas e a relação do homem com a natureza não são passados e nem aprendidos de maneira sistemática e formal entre estes indí­genas e são poucos os detentores destes conhecimentos. A grande variedade de espécies vegetais registradas demonstrou que o uso das plantas é bem abrangente e muito importante na sobrevivência cultural e ecológica dos tenharim.
OCORRÊNCIA DE DESLIZAMENTOS E PROCESSOS DE REMOÇÃO DE MASSA CORRELACIONADOS NA MICROBACIA DO RIO NARANJO, CACHÍ, PARAÍSO, COSTA RICA
Authors: Vargas Lisbeth Elena  Álvarez , Granados Víctor Ml. Cortés
Published: October 2024

A pesquisa aborda a ocorrência de deslizamentos e processos de remoção em massa correlacionados, cuja expressão territorial de risco ocorre na microbacia do rio Naranjo. Para isso, foi realizado trabalho de campo para reconhecer e documentar as situações associadas à gênese dos processos de remoção de massa, distribuição populacional, distribuição das atividades agrícolas em relação à presença de floresta e hidrogeomorfologia. Amostras de solo foram coletadas, processadas e caracterizadas em laboratório. Foi elaborada uma cartografia que representa de forma confiável a topografia e os deslizamentos presentes. Os voos foram realizados com veículos aéreos não tripulados, de cujas imagens foram feitas ortofotos para melhor compreensão da distribuição da população na microbacia média e alta. Como parte dos resultados, confirma-se que a microbacia, devido à sua morfometria hidrológica, constitui um sistema fluvial com comportamento torrencial, favorecido por taludes de relevo irregulares dissecados e por inúmeras ravinas nelas nascidas, que fluem abruptamente seguindo linhas de fratura tectônicas., causando transbordamentos torrenciais e depósitos caóticos de materiais que colocam em risco a infraestrutura e as pessoas que a habitam. Espera-se que este estudo hidrogeomorfológico contribua para a compreensão do comportamento hidrogeomorfológico da microbacia na busca da gestão prospectiva do risco de desastres, bem como a realização de estudos semelhantes no restante das microbacias que compõem o Orosi-Ujarrás vale, uma vez que são de tamanho, forma e relevo semelhantes com um regime de chuvas comum.
Seroprevalence, risk factors, and therapeutic response of feline panleukopenia in household cats at Savar Upazila of Dhaka district in Bangladesh
Authors: Jubaer - , Rahman Md Mamunur , Ahmed Md Selim
Published: October 2024

Feline panleukopenia is a single-stranded DNA virus. It is a highly contagious and often lethal viral infection in cats. The present study aimed to determine the seroprevalence, associated common risk factors, and therapeutic response of the disease in cats in the study area. The disease was diagnosed based on history, characteristic clinical findings, and laboratory diagnosis by a Rapid diagnosis test kit. Information on age, season, sex, and immune status was evaluated to determine the risk factors of feline panleukopenia virus infection in cats. The present investigation showed that 58.33% of cats tested positive for FPV. In addition, cats under the age of six months had a greater incidence of infection (67.12%) than cats between the ages of seven and twelve months (59.18%) and cats over twelve months (38.24%). Winter (68.18%) had a higher prevalence of FPV than summer (52.83%) and rainy (48.65). In the present study, male cats had a higher frequency of FPV (60.49%) than female cats (56%). The non-vaccinated cats exhibited FPV positive (62.96%) compared to vaccinated cats (28.57%).  In addition, 42 (46.15%) animals had full recovery from infection. The recovery rate (65.52%) of cats aged 7 to 12 months was higher than that of two other age groups. Additionally, more cats were recovered in the summer season (64.29%) than in the winter (33.33%) or during the rainy season (50%). Compared to non-vaccinated cats (44.71%), FPV-positive vaccinated animals have demonstrated a higher recovery percentage (66.66%). Proper hygienic management and vaccination are important measures to check the FPV infection in cats. The status of the prevalence and associated risk factors is necessary to control the fatal infection of cats in the study area.
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2024, 10(4), 141-147
Education and Development in Bangladesh: A Study from Spatial Perspective
Authors: Khan Adil Mohammed , Ishrat Islam
Published: October 2024

Spatial polarization and geo-spatial inequality occur in case of development around the world. Importance of location and space for development is yet to receive attention in policy agenda of Bangladesh. This study is an attempt to assess the spatial variation in educational attainment and educational facilities at regional levels in Bangladesh. Regional variations in educational attainment have been assessed with respect to some selected indicators like literacy rate of 7 years and above, adult literacy rate, school enrolment rate, school attendance and student-teacher ratio. Relationship between poverty and educational attainment has also been assessed to find out the impact of poverty on education at regional levels in the country. In particular, this study has highlighted spatial variations in education facilities like number of primary school, secondary school, college through identifying developed and lagging regions in the country. Location Quotient (LQ) Analysis, Gini index, Composite Analysis have been used to identify the spatial variations in education at regional levels in the country. These findings may be helpful for government and policy makers to adopt necessary policies and strategies for education to ensure balanced development of the country at regional strata in Bangladesh.
Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners, Vol. 3, Dec 2010, pp. 1-16
Bus Service for ‘Women Only’ in Dhaka City: An Investigation
Authors: Rahman M Shafiq Ur
Published: October 2024

Public buses in Dhaka City are inadequate in numbers and mostly remain over-crowded which is not accessible for many people, particularly the elderly or disabled and the women. Considering the travel problems of women, in the early 1980s Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) had provided services of ‘women only’ bus (called ‘women-bus’). However, the operation was stopped immediately after some days of its inauguration. Later on, in several times, BRTC initiated similar project but could not survive for various reasons. Lastly, again in July 2008, only 5 buses have been launched in one route for ‘women-only’ bus service. This paper explores the existing route, frequency, and service quality of the ‘women-only’ bus and investigates why this service could not survive in the past or lessons learnt from the previous failures. The ‘women-only’ bus service was observed and interviews of the passengers have been done for exploring the existing situation of the service whilst a Focus Group Discussion (GFD) was done for investigating transportation problems of women, their perception about ‘women-only’ bus service, and expectations about the service. The success of ‘women-only’ bus service may provide insights for expansion or improvement of the service, which in turn could help solving the transportation problems of women.
Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners, Vol. 3, Dec 2010, pp. 17-32
Application of Analytical Hierarchical Process and GIS in Earthquake Vulnerability Assessment: Case Study of Ward 37 and 69 in Dhaka City
Authors: Rubaya Pervin Ishita  , Sheemarekha Khandaker
Published: October 2024

Unplanned urbanization defying building codes are continuously increasing the earthquake vulnerability of citizens of Dhaka city. So, existing situation requires the assessment of earthquake vulnerability by identifying those factors contributing to vulnerability. This paper attempts to employ such assessment to identify and analyze the contribution of different factors to compare ward. 37 (Begunbari) and 69 (Nimtoli) of new and old Dhaka respectively. It applies Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) for determining the weight and priority of the vulnerability factors’ contribution to the life of individuals. Using GIS, vulnerability index (VI) of different factors is calculated by defining an ordinal scale and overall vulnerability index maps of study areas are prepared representing the vulnerability of individual buildings. Analyses reveal that Nimtoli (mean VI is 3.06) is more vulnerable than Begunbari (mean VI is 2.77). It is also observed that soil category of Nimtoli is better than that of Begunbari but in Nimtoli about 74% buildings are old, 63% buildings are pucca and 75% buildings have less than 100 m2 area causing to increase vulnerability.
Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners, Vol. 3, Dec 2010, pp. 103-112
DMDP as a Tool to Safeguard the Flood Flow Zones from Unrestrained Development
Authors: Sohag Chandra Roy  , Israt Jahan  , Asaduzzaman Md
Published: October 2024

Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan (DMDP) has been prepared finally. Though, it consumed a lot of time, it is now the only widespread policy paper to control the development in DMDP area. From the experience of physical development of recent past it is evident that, some land grabbers have taken every chance to develop Dhaka city's hinterlands most of whose were earmarked as agricultural area or flood flow zone in Structure Plan. Now we have policy paper to protect them from unrestrained development. Moreover, this plan package holds some policies up as National Environmental Policy, 1992; National Land Policy, 2001; National Agricultural Policy. 1999; National Water Policy, 1999; National Fisheries Policy, 1998 etc. Now, to ensure a healthy urban environment in Dhaka and its surroundings, government should take every step to implement it at the ground level and at the same time, will stand by the policies that government prepared formerly.
Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners Vol. 4. Dec 2011, pp. 71 - 79
Clinical Outcomes and Prognostic Factors in Eyelid Malignancy: A 17-Year Retrospective Analysis of Surgical Management and Reconstruction Techniques
Authors: Al Harthi Abdulaziz S. , Park Jungyul , Yang Suk-Woo
Published: October 2024

Purpose: To assess clinical outcomes in patients undergoing surgical excision and eyelid reconstruction for malignancies.Methods: This 17-year retrospective study (2004–2021) analyzed patients with malignant eyelid tumors who underwent excision and reconstruction. Data on tumor type, size, location, surgical techniques, complications, and prognostic factors for recurrence were evaluated.Results: A total of 152 patients underwent surgical excision and reconstruction for eyelid malignancies. Basal cell carcinoma was the most common (52.6%), followed by sebaceous cell carcinoma (32.2%). Direct lid closure was the most frequent reconstructive method. Postoperative complications, including ectropion, entropion, and canalicular obstruction, were minimal but required additional surgery in some cases. Recurrence occurred in 13 patients. Lymph node involvement (odds ratio, 21.291; p = 0.004) and positive intraoperative frozen margins (odds ratio, 7.083; p = 0.018) were significant risk factors for local recurrence.Conclusions: Surgical excision and reconstruction are effective treatments for eyelid malignancies, with techniques tailored to tumor size, location, and extension to ensure proper lid function. Lymph node involvement and positive intraoperative frozen margins are key predictors of local recurrence.
Evaluation of the Effect of Surgery on Psychosocial Function and Quality of Life in Children with Simple Congenital Ptosis and Their Parents
Authors: Hasbi Amirul , Shatriah Ismail , Tai Evelyn Li Min , Rahim Haslinda A. , Zamli Akmal Haliza
Published: October 2024

Purpose: Worldwide, limited information is available on the psychosocial function and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with congenital ptosis, nor the effect of corrective surgery on these parameters. This study aimed to evaluate the social anxiety and HRQoL of Malaysian children with primary simple unilateral congenital ptosis following ptosis surgery.Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted among children with primary simple unilateral congenital ptosis and their parent/guardian who attended three tertiary hospitals from 2022 to 2024. The patients and their parents/guardians answered Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale-Social Anxiety and the PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scale, at the time of recruitment and 3 months after ptosis surgery.Results: This study involved 45 children, of which 26 (57.8%) were female. At enrollment, 18 (40.0%) had severe ptosis, and 15 (33.3%) had amblyopia. All surgeries were successful, with a mean margin to reflex distance (MRD) 1 and mean intereye MRD1 difference of 4.07 ± 0.62 and 0.29 ± 0.46 mm, respectively. Significant improvements in both social anxiety and HRQoL of children and parent were observed following surgery (p < 0.001). A decrease in intereye MRD1 difference postoperatively was the only significant factor affecting social anxiety of children with ptosis following surgery (p < 0.001). Together with the presence of amblyopia (p < 0.001), the intereye MRD1 difference was found to have a significant impact on the improvement in HRQoL (p = 0.021). Age, sex, and education level of parent/guardians were found to significantly affect the change in social anxiety following ptosis surgery (p < 0.05), while the factor most associated with improvement of parental HRQoL was an improvement in the MRD1 of the ptotic eye (p < 0.001).Conclusions: Ptosis surgery significantly improved social anxiety and HRQoL in children with congenital ptosis and their parents/guardians. Psychosocial function should be a consideration when identifying indications for surgery in children with congenital ptosis.
House Owners – Tenants – Lodgers: The Topography of Tenement Houses in Medieval Prague
Authors:   Centre for Medieval Studies, Prague, Musílek Martin
Published: October 2024

The phenomenon of tenement housing in medieval Prague is as yet understudied. This study attempts to outline the character of tenement housing on the basis of extant written sources from the fourteenth and fi fteenth centuries using an interdisciplinary perspective and the prism of four select themes: 1. contracts of lease; 2. the town house and its layout from the viewpoint of history and construction history; 3. analysis of Old Town tenement books for 1427 and 1429; 4. the social structure of inhabitants of an average Prague house using the example of three persons: the owner, the tenant-conventor, and the lodger-inquilinus. It appears that the Prague agglomeration being the centre of the Czech lands and the residence of the ruling Luxembourg dynasty, it was an exclusive urban centre in which only the members of the urban upper and upper-middle classes could aff ord to own a house. Small craftsmen and tradesmen had to rent their living space and workspace. The metropolis experienced a construction boom throughout the fourteenth century. Building lots were much more densely covered and dozens of new houses appeared built for the purpose of tenement housing (as opposed to being the residence of the owner). It is clear that this development had a signifi cant impact on the architecture and urban structure of the medieval city.
Ceremonial Entries into Late Medieval Kraków
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities, University of the National Education Commission, Kraków, Żurek Dorota
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this article is to introduce the problems associated with ceremonial royal entrances in Poland. These ceremonies formed part of political ritual and were an opportunity to manifest splendour and royal power. Based on surviving source records, mainly chronicle descriptions, the royal entrances to late medieval Kraków (Cracow) were analysed. They were held on various occasions, such as coronation entries, entries of royal brides arriving for marriage or entries after victories in battle. Thanks to surviving descriptions, it was possible to trace the various entry routes and capture the city’s preparations for these major events.
Pencegahan Resiko Jatuh pada Pasien dengan Diagnosis Keperawatan Dypsneu: Studi Kasus
Authors: Tambunan Cristina Esria Valentin , Afandi Alfid Tri , Nur Kholid Rosyidi Muhammad , Wahyuni Sri
Published: October 2024

Background: Patient safety is a system used to improve patient care in a relatively safer manner, including risk assessment, patient risk identification and management, case reporting and analysis, the ability to learn from cases, as well as follow-up and implementation of solutions to reduce risk and prevent injury resulting from errors caused by implementation or negligence of action procedures that must be taken. Method: The method used in writing this nurse's scientific work is descriptive qualitative and case study. Results: With the results observed for 3 days, Mrs M is a patient with a high risk of falling. Where a score of more than 45 is a high fall risk category and a score of less than 45 is a mild to moderate fall risk category. Conclusion: The role of professional nurses is as care giver, client advocate, counselor, educator, collaborator, coordinator, change agent, consultant. Application in preventing the risk of falls is by carrying out an initial assessment and re-assessment and intervention - education.