bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Single Server Markovian Queueing Model with Differentiated Working Vacation, Vacation Interruption, Soft Failure, Reneging of Customers
Authors: Shrivastava R. K. , Rathore Rachna
Published: October 2024

This article investigates the reneging of customers in M/M/1 model with differentiated working vacation, vacation interruption and soft failure. The customers come with rate λ and receives service during busy period with rate μ, where λ and μ obeys markovian distribution. In this model two distinct vacations are considered: one has been taken just after serving all customers in busy period with slow service rate θ as some soft failure occurs during working vacation (Vacation I). At an epoch of completion of working vacation, if any customers are present in the system, then the server moves to busy period for serving customers otherwise move to vacation II. During vacation II if customer comes then interruption is assumed to occur in the vacation and server returns to busy period otherwise remain in vacation .When an arriving customer finds server is on working vacation, it makes customer impatient and it start up an impatient timer T0 with an exponentially distributed rate α0 If service does not begin before T0 expires, the customer might renege with probability p without getting served or wait for their turn with probability 1-p=q. By using PGF technique we have derived different steady state probabilities and various system performances analytically. Effect of few parameters on different system performances have been shown numerically and illustrated graphically.
POTENCIALIDADES E FRAGILIDADES DA REALIZAÇÃO DE UM CURSO DE EXTENSÃO EM PRIMEIROS-SOCORROS NA FORMAÇÃO DISCENTE: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Oliveira Larissa Marangon de , Abrão Pamela Ribeiro da Cunha , Santos Danyelle Martins dos , Terra Bruna Emilia da Costa , Araújo Caio César Gonçalves de Holanda , Holanda Ricardo Gonçalves de , Araújo Suely Amorim de , Gomes Fabiola Alves , Carvalho Antônio José Lana de , Mendes-Rodrigues Clesnan
Published: October 2024

Este artigo descreve as potencialidades e fragilidades da realização de um curso de extensão em Noções Básicas de Primeiros Socorros, na formação discente. Por meio de uma avaliação detalhada, identificamos diversos aspectos positivos, incluindo a relevância do conteúdo programático, a interatividade e engajamento dos participantes, o estímulo ao aprendizado autodirigido, o networking e colaboração entre os alunos, o enfoque prático e aplicável das atividades e o apoio dos facilitadores. No entanto, também reconhecemos desafios a serem enfrentados, como a infraestrutura tecnológica limitada, a falta de diversidade de metodologias de ensino, os obstáculos na gestão do tempo, a rigidez na flexibilidade de aprendizado, a necessidade de uma avaliação mais efetiva do curso e a inflexibilidade nos horários. Concluímos que abordar essas fragilidades é crucial para garantir a continuidade do sucesso do curso, recomendando investimentos em melhorias na infraestrutura tecnológica, diversificação das metodologias de ensino, maior flexibilidade nos horários e adoção de avaliações, e promoção da gestão eficaz do tempo. Ao enfrentarmos esses desafios, aspiramos fortalecer a posição do curso de extensão como um agente contínuo e transformador no desenvolvimento educacional e profissional dos participantes.
A INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE NO DESENVOLVIMENTO HUMANO E NO PROCESSO DE APRENDIZAGEM DO ENSINO PROFISSIONALIZANTE
Authors: Silva Luana da , Bueno Fabio Moutinho , Monteiro Patrícia Diana Edith Belfort de Souza Camargo Ortiz
Published: October 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo de explorar sobre a relevância da interdisciplinaridade no processo de aprendizagem, com base nas teorias de Paulo Freire, Jean Piaget e Lev Vygotsky. Paulo Freire destaca a conscientização, a problematização e o diálogo como elementos essenciais para uma educação emancipatória. Jean Piaget enfoca o desenvolvimento cognitivo e a construção ativa do conhecimento, ressaltando a importância da abordagem interdisciplinar. Lev Vygotsky enfatiza a interação social e a zona de desenvolvimento proximal como fundamentais para a aprendizagem. Ao analisar essas contribuições, compreende-se a importância da interdisciplinaridade no enriquecimento do processo de aprendizagem que podem contribuir para formação dos alunos da educação profissional. O artigo discute a integração de conhecimentos, a autonomia dos alunos e o papel do professor nesse processo. A interdisciplinaridade é essencial para uma compreensão ampla do mundo em que vivemos e para o desenvolvimento de uma visão crítica. O artigo também destaca sobre a necessidade de pensar em uma educação mais significativa, promovendo integração e contextualizada. E formação de um cidadão mais crítico e consciente.
O ENSINO REMOTO DURANTE NA PANDEMIA NO CAMPUS DE SUMÉ-PB: UMA VISÃO DOS ESTUDANTES DE ENGENHARIA DO CAMPUS DE SUMÉ
Authors: Oliveira José Vanderlan Leite de , Barros Adriano Trindade de , Araújo Janduy Guerra , Alves Osvaldo Farias
Published: October 2024

A Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) declarou, em março de 2020, que a Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave, denominada de COVID-19, se caracterizava como uma PANDEMIA. Em face dessa emergência de natureza sanitária, várias medidas foram tomadas pelas instituições de ensino superior tais como: a adaptação de suas aulas presenciais teóricas/práticas para o formato remoto, demandando formas alternativas de ensino-aprendizagem de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação. Em particular, na Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG), o Regime Acadêmico Extraordinário (RAE) foi implantado em julho de 2020. Diante dessa perspectiva, o presente artigo têm como objetivo estudar e compreender as dificuldades e desafios com a implantação dessa nova modalidade de ensino no Campus de Sumé-PB. Dentre os fatores investigados estão: identificação por curso, a dinâmica do processo ensino-aprendizagem, impactos no processo formativo, formas de avaliação, apoio  institucional e seus impactos social e emocional. Quanto a natureza da pesquisa o estudo trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter quanti-qualitativa, os sujeitos da pesquisa foram os alunos dos cursos de engenharia de Biossistemas, de Biotecnologia e de Produção. Para a obtenção dos dados foi utilizado um questionário eletrônico na plataforma “Google Forms”, contendo 30 perguntas objetivas e abertas e enviado por e-mail, que contou com a participação de 73 respostas dos estudantes. Os resultados demonstraram que para 72,6% da opinião dos estudantes, o ensino remoto afetou de forma negativa na aprendizagem e na compreensão dos conteúdos, 58,9% precisaram de apoio emocional e 52,6% admitiram a possibilidade de abandonar o curso. Quanto as dificuldades e fatores negativos relevantes foram apresentados como: a qualidade da conexão da internet, associado a falta de um ambiente adequado para o estudo, cansaço mental e físico, planejamento e organização das atividades.
Peningkatan Omset Usaha Laundry Melalui Penerapan Akuntansi Dan Digitalisasi Marketing
Authors: Markonah Markonah , Yohanes Ferry Cahaya  , Saripudin Saripudin , Suharyanto Suharyanto , Desmar Panji Suryananto
Published: October 2024

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan omset pelaku UMKM Laundry khususnya taurus Mitra Aspact Laundry. Pertama dengan pengembangan mesin cuci otomatis berbasis digital ini bertujuan untuk menghadirkan inovasi dalam industri laundry, memperkenalkan teknologi modern untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan kualitas layanan.   Mesin cuci ini menawarkan kemudahan penggunaan, kontrol yang lebih baik, dan kemampuan untuk mencuci lebih banyak cucian dengan hasil yang lebih baik. Dengan ukuran yang cocok untuk berbagai skala usaha laundry, mesin cuci ini dapat meningkatkan produktivitas dan memungkinkan pengusaha untuk mengelola operasi mereka dengan lebih efektif. Selain itu juga diadakan pelatihan tentang laporan keuangan dan digital marketing untuk memperluas pasar dan pada gilirannya meningkatkan omset. Diharapkan bahwa pengimplementasian mesin cuci otomatis berbasis digital ini akan memberikan manfaat signifikan bagi mitra sasaran, membantu mereka untuk bersaing di pasar yang semakin kompetitif dan meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan mereka.
Kata Kunci: Laundry, Laporan keuangan, Digital marketing, Omset
منهجية التكامل المعرفي عند فتحي ملكاوي؛ دراسة استقرائية تحليلية
Authors: Armutlu Zeynep
Published: October 2024

سعى المسلمون الأوائل إلى تحقيق التكامل بين علوم الوحي والعقل، امتثالا لتوجيهات القرآن الكريم التي تشجع التفكر والتأمل. لكن مع النهضة الأوربية والاستعمار الفكر الغربي، تراجع دور الأمة الإسلامية ثقافيا وحضاريا، مما أضعف التواصل بين الهوية الدينية والعلم، وتدنى الوعي بالتفاعل مع التراث الإسلامي. وأصبح المسلمون لعدة أجيال غير قادرين على التخلص من هذا الوضع. لذا، يتعين علينا استعادة الاتصال بالتراث الإسلامي لفهم جذور العلم واستخدامها لمواجهة التحديات الحديثة بطريقة متكاملة وشاملة. وفي هذا السياق، تبرز أهمية منهجية التكامل المعرفي وتطوير أساليبها. وقد حذر عدد من العلماء المعاصرين من خطورة الفصل بين الوحي والعلم، مؤكدين على ضرورة دمج وتكامل علوم الوحي والعقل. من بين هؤلاء العلماء، الدكتور فتحي حسن ملكاوي، الذي قدم مساهمات مهمة في هذا المجال. وفهم منهجيته وأساليبه سيساعدنا على تسليط الضوء على جهود العلماء المعاصرين في التكامل المعرفي، سيتيح لنا اتخاذ خطوات واعية لمواجهة التحديات التي تروج لها الأيديولوجيات الغربية التي تميز بين الدين والعقل.
Biofabricated silver nanoparticles from Calotropis procera: A potential antimicrobial solution against pathogenic bacteria
Authors: Maisam Muhammad , Lodhi Madeeha Shahzad , Sharif Sumaira , Anees Ruqiya , Anwar Rana Ismail , Inam Muhammad , Bukhari Ihtisham
Published: October 2024

Calotropis procera has the potential as a traditional medicinal plant that offers a diverse array of healing treatments. It was used in conventional medicine to remedy several ailments, including diarrhea and snakebites. This study examines the antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles derived from the floral and latex components of C. procera. The nanoparticles were tested for their effectiveness against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial strains. For characterization, the synthesized nanoparticles underwent thorough analysis using UV spectroscopy, fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). After the reduction process, the FTIR analysis revealed that some functional biomolecules found in plants form a coating on the nanoparticles, serving as organic agents that stabilize the nanoparticles. The size of nanoparticles analyzed with SEM falls in the 30 to 130 nm range. Furthermore, the synthesized silver nanoparticles were tested as antimicrobial agents against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, well-known microorganisms that can produce ulceration phases and severe health consequences. After a comprehensive examination, it was found that the silver nanoparticles have significant antibacterial effectiveness, particularly against S. aureus, a primary bacterium responsible for causing different ailments. The remarkable antibacterial efficacy of the silver nanoparticles synthesized in an environment-friendly manner underscores its potential applications in combating the evolution of antibiotic-resistant strains.
La influencia del nivel socioeconómico de las familias en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes: un análisis comparativo en entornos urbanos y rurales
Authors: Morales Mina Jorge Hernán , Alvarado Guapulema Paula Anahí , Camacho Herrera Olivia Eufemia
Published: October 2024

Se investiga la influencia del nivel socioeconómico de las familias en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes, realizando un análisis comparativo entre entornos urbanos y rurales. Se llevó a cabo en la Unidad Educativa del Milenio “Bernardo Valdivieso”, donde se tomó una muestra de 300 estudiantes, 70 docentes y 20 miembros del cuerpo administrativo. A través de encuestas y entrevistas, se recopilaron datos sobre el acceso a recursos educativos, el apoyo familiar y la implicación comunitaria en el proceso de aprendizaje. Los resultados revelan que los estudiantes de entornos rurales presentan un rendimiento académico inferior en comparación con sus pares urbanos. Este fenómeno se atribuye a varios factores, entre ellos, la limitada disponibilidad de recursos educativos, la falta de infraestructura adecuada y el menor acceso a tecnologías de la información. Además, se identificó que las familias de nivel socioeconómico bajo tienden a ofrecer menos apoyo educativo a sus hijos, lo que repercute negativamente en su desempeño académico. Para esta investigación también se considera a la Unidad Educativa de zona Rural “Sor María Francisca de las Llagas” con 250 estudiantes y 14 docentes entre ellos ocupan cargos administrativos. La investigación también destaca que, a pesar de la implementación de programas de apoyo gubernamentales en áreas rurales, estos no han sido suficientes para cerrar la brecha existente. Se concluye que es imperativo desarrollar políticas educativas que aborden las especificidades socioeconómicas de cada contexto, promoviendo un enfoque más equitativo que favorezca la mejora del rendimiento académico tanto en entornos urbanos como rurales. La inclusión de la comunidad en el proceso educativo se sugiere como una estrategia clave para fomentar un ambiente de aprendizaje más enriquecedor.
Is Metaverse Intended for Purchasing? An Empirical Investigation
Authors: Prabakaran Nepoleon , Patrick Harold Andrew
Published: October 2024

The metaverse, a digitally accessed immersive virtual environment, has the capacity to transform online retail by providing consumers with distinctive product experiences. This study examines how consumers behave when using metaverse platforms for purchasing. It specifically looks at how trust and perceived enjoyment play a part in influencing their desire to make a purchase. A quantitative methodology was utilized, with a total of 483 undergraduate students taking part in an experiment that entailed engaging with a metaverse retail platform called Decentraland, as well as completing a questionnaire that they administered to themselves. The results of the structural equation modelling analysis showed that the consumer's attitude towards the metaverse platform had a substantial positive effect on trust (β = 0.53) and perceived enjoyment (β = 0.39). These factors, in turn, had a favorable impact on purchase intention (β = 0.42 and β = 0.62, respectively). Furthermore, it was discovered that trust (with an indirect effect of 0.223) and perceived enjoyment (with an indirect effect of 0.241) play a major role in mediating the connection between customer attitude and purchase intention. The results enhance our comprehension of consumer behavior within the metaverse framework, highlighting the significance of cultivating trust and enjoyment to stimulate positive purchase intentions. The paper examines the consequences of the study for both theoretical and managerial perspectives. It emphasizes the importance for creators of metaverse platforms and brands to prioritize methods that build trust and boost the perceived satisfaction of users through immersive, interactive, and engaging virtual experiences. Proposed future study directions aim to overcome restrictions and broaden the scope of investigation as the metaverse continues to develop.
Artificial Intelligence and Consumer’s Perception: A Research on Environmentally Conscious Consumer
Authors: Bhatnagar Apoorva , Sharma Megha
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore the limited exploration of the simultaneous influence of beneficial artificial intelligence, destructive artificial intelligence, and risky artificial intelligence on green purchase intention and green purchase behaviour using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Innovation Resistance Theory (IRT). Further, it also checks the impact of green purchase intention on green purchase behaviour. Data was collected using a well-structured questionnaire from 124 consumers through online mode and analyzed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) for reliability and validity concerns and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) for interaction among the variables. The study's results exhibit the positive impact of beneficial artificial intelligence on green purchase intention and green purchase behaviour. Also, it reveals that destructive artificial intelligence has a positive impact on green purchase intention but a negative impact on green purchase behaviour. In addition, green purchase intention is found to be the predictor of green purchase behaviour. The extant literature is found on the impact of artificial intelligence on purchase behaviour. However, no research has been done on consumer perception of artificial intelligence and its impact on green purchase intention and green purchase behaviour as per the author’s knowledge. This study contributes to the literature of artificial intelligence as well as green consumer behaviour.
MetaBlock: A Revolutionary System for Healthcare Industry Fusing Metaverse and Blockchain
Authors: Anwar Shamama , Sanober Adla
Published: October 2024

The Metaverse is like another world functioning parallel to the actual physical world. It merges physical reality with digital virtuality by the convergence of different technologies that enable interactions with virtual objects and environment. The complete immersive experience with metaverse generates huge data which comes with its own set of challenges, a major one being the security and storage of user centric data. Considerably, blockchain offers a significant solution due to its exceptional features of decentralization, immutability, and transparency. For a detailed insight into the role of blockchain in the metaverse, the paper explores its usage in the healthcare industry. The paper then proposes a healthcare system named MetaBlock that is a fusion of both the metaverse and blockchain techniques. The paper discusses the components of the system from a detailed technical interpretation, such as data acquisition, data storage, virtual object and space simulation, data sharing and data privacy protection. Finally, an important research direction in terms of distributed consensus mechanism is discussed.
Kein Platz an der Wunsch-Grundschule?
Authors: Krewerth Linda
Published: October 2024

Die Zuteilung eines Schulplatzes an einer Grundschule kann aus vielen Gründen zum Konfliktfall werden. Dieser Beitrag beleuchtet anhand aktueller OVG-Entscheidungen das Spannungsfeld, das sich zwischen Interessen der Eltern bzw. des Kindes und Belangen der Hoheitsträger und Schulen bei der Schulplatzvergabe auftut.
Deeskalierende Kommunikation im polizeilichen Einsatz. Entwicklung und Erprobung eines Trainingsprogramms.
Authors: Rothers Adrian , Reh Susan , Müller-Using Nadschja , Neri Nadine Cruz
Published: October 2024

Es wird die Entwicklung und Erprobung eines Trainingsprogramms zur deeskalierenden Kommunikation im polizeilichen Einsatz vorgestellt. Im Rahmen einer multimodalen Datenerhebung wurden an zwei deutschen Standorten der kommunalen Stadtpolizei und der Landespolizei Situationen mit hohem Eskalationspotenzial identifiziert. Mit Blick auf diese Situationen wurden zehn thematisch unabhängige Trainingsmodule entwickelt und in acht Sitzungen mit Gruppen von Einsatzkräften erprobt. Die Einheiten basieren auf etablierten Modellen der Sozial-, Arbeits-, Emotions- und Kommunikationspsychologie. Im Vordergrund steht das aktive Ausprobieren und Erarbeiten persönlich stimmiger kommunikativer Handlungsformen. Wir schließen mit einer Reflexion der Trainingserfahrungen und Erkenntnissen aus der formativen Trainingsevaluation. Die Trainingsmaterialien können zur Weiterverwendung angefragt werden.
Konfliktlinien im E-Lending: Eine Stakeholderanalyse
Authors: Herrmann Franziska
Published: October 2024

Die zunehmende Digitalisierung hat das Leseverhalten und die Verbreitung von Büchern und anderen Medien grundlegend verändert. In diesem Zusammenhang hat der digitale Verleih in öffentlichen Bibliotheken (sog. E-Lending) an Bedeutung gewonnen. Diese Entwicklung hat jedoch eine komplexe Debatte zwischen der Buchbranche und den öffentlichen Bibliotheken um die Bedingungen des digitalen Verleihens von E-Books ausgelöst. Während die Bibliotheken argumentieren, dass die derzeit vorhandenen Lizenzangebote für den digitalen Verleih am Markt nicht angemessenen ausgestaltet seien, sind die Verlage der Auffassung, dass das E-Lending grundsätzlich gut funktioniere. Vor diesem Hintergrund haben sich verschiedene Reformvorschläge für den digitalen Verleih herausgebildet. Die mittlerweile sehr emotional geführte Debatte über das E-Lending ist geprägt von unterschiedlichen Herausforderungen und Perspektiven. Doch wo genau liegen eigentlich die Konfliktlinien beim E-Lending? Das ist die zentrale Forschungsfrage dieses Beitrags. Im Kern unternimmt diese Untersuchung eine umfassende Interessenanalyse in drei Schritten: (1.) Zunächst ermittelt sie die betroffenen Akteure sowie deren inhaltliche Positionen in der Regulierungsdebatte zum E-Lending. Dadurch gelingt es, die zentralen Konfliktlinien zwischen den Beteiligten, die im öffentlichen Diskurs häufig unklar bleiben, transparent zu machen. (2.) Ausgehend davon nimmt sie eine Kategorisierung und Priorisierung der identifizierten Akteure vor, um herauszufiltern „who and what really counts“. (3.) Ziel dieses Beitrags ist es, einen ausdifferenzierten Rahmen für die Regulierungsdebatte im Hinblick auf die vertretenen Interessen zu schaffen. Damit trägt er zu einer fundierten Entscheidungsgrundlage für die aktuell diskutierten Reformvorschläge bei. Die Untersuchung wird einerseits zeigen, dass neben den offensichtlich betroffenen Akteuren wie Bibliotheken, Urheber*innen und Verlage noch weitere Akteure für eine mögliche Regulierung des E-Lending relevant sind und andererseits, dass manche Reformvorschläge teilweise nicht zu der intendierten Wirkung führen.
Evaluation the Impressionability of Acellular Scaffolds in Presence of Different Combination of Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells and Platelet Rich Fibrin in Repair of Knee Defects in Rabbit (Novel Method with Xeno-Material Elements
Authors: Pestehei Seyed Khalil , Ghiasi Mahdieh , Bagheri Nima
Published: October 2024

Background: Currently, the use of xenogeneic and allogeneic compounds in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases is common. Repairing bone and cartilage remains a significant challenge for orthopedic surgeons. One of the principal goals of tissue engineering is the development of appropriate scaffolds that can promote tissue regeneration. Various cells and genes are involved in bone and cartilage regeneration, and new scaffolds can induce these processes during osteoregeneration. Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of umbilical cord blood stem cells (USCs) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) using acellular scaffolds in the repair of knee defects in rabbits. Methods: In this study, the femoral patella of 12 male New Zealand rabbits was drilled, and they were divided into four groups: (1) control (rabbits with femoral defects), (2) acellular osteochondral (AO), (3) AO + PRF, and (4) AO + USCs / platelet-rich fibrin. Different scaffolds were implanted into their knees, and after six months, histological evaluations were conducted. To further investigate the effects of scaffolds on bone and cartilage, gene expression levels of Col 1, Col X, Runx2, SOX9, and ALP were measured using real-time PCR. Results: All the implanted materials contributed to knee repair. In terms of statistical analysis, the use of USCs and platelet-rich fibrin with natural scaffolds such as Acellular Osteochondral provided better results for repairing bone and cartilage. The evaluation of specific bone regeneration genes (COLI, RUNX2) and the histological results from the implanted site in experimental osteochondral defects indicated that the most effective knee repair occurred in the group treated with cell-free osteochondral scaffolds, USCs, and platelet-rich fibrin. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the combination of biomaterials and xenografts can accelerate the regeneration process.
Characteristics of Functional Connections and Topographical Properties Distinguished the Healthy State and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Authors: Shafaghi Lida , Arbabi Mohammad , Tehrani-Doost Mehdi , Batouli Seyed Amirhossein , Ziaa Mohammad Javad , Hadjighassem Mahmoudreza
Published: October 2024

Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by alterations in brain connectivity, particularly within the default mode network (DMN) and the salience network (SN). Investigating these connectivity differences can provide a deeper understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying OCD. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 58 patients diagnosed with OCD and 38 healthy control subjects, totaling 96 participants. Resting-state functional MRI (fMRI) data were acquired and analyzed using the CONN toolbox to examine functional connectivity within intrinsic resting-state networks. Graph theory metrics were applied to evaluate node connections and the overall network topology. Clinical symptoms were assessed using the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), and their correlations with connectivity patterns and graph-theory parameters were analyzed. Results: The OCD patients and healthy controls were matched in terms of age, gender, marital status, socioeconomic status, and handedness. However, OCD patients had significantly worse general health, quality of life, and higher levels of depression and anxiety. Network analyses revealed altered whole-brain connectivity in OCD patients, particularly within the DMN and the frontoparietal network. The most significant between-group connectivity differences were observed between the posterior parietal cortex (PPC) and the precuneus. Disruptions in the DMN, specifically altered connectivity between the medial prefrontal cortex and posterior cingulate cortex, and changes in the SN involving the anterior insula and anterior cingulate cortex, were significantly correlated with the severity of OCD symptoms. Conclusions: The findings suggest that OCD is associated with distinct alterations in DMN connectivity, which may play a critical role in the disorder's pathophysiology. These disruptions offer potential targets for therapeutic intervention. Further research is needed to explore these connectivity changes in larger cohorts and at various stages of OCD to better understand their clinical significance.
Papel do PNBE 2014
Authors: Pinheiro de Queiroz Silva Elenita , Landaeta Silva María Emilia
Published: October 2024

O Racismo Ambiental é uma problemática que permeia a sociedade brasileira. Na atualidade é possível descobrir como os problemas ambientais dificultam o desenvolvimento social e individual da população afrodescendente e indígena no Brasil, sendo as que experienciam o maior grau de vulnerabilidade. A Educação, como instituição focada na instrução para a cidadania, tem a responsabilidade social de intervir nessa situação, servindo como justificativa da presente pesquisa, cujo objetivo é analisar se, dentre os livros do Programa Nacional Biblioteca da Escola (PNBE/MEC) 2014 - Anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, há algum(ns) sob a temática do Racismo Ambiental. A metodologia utilizada para tal fim focou-se na leitura das descrições das obras escritas em prosa para selecionar o corpus de análise. Os resultados indicam que, inclusive se nenhuma das obras selecionadas mencionam o termo, existe o potencial para tratar do Racismo Ambiental nas escolas.
Resenha da obra - Tudo sobre o amor
Authors: Rodrigues dos Santos Rosangela , E Silva Lima Mary Gracy
Published: October 2024

bell hooks nos presenteia com a obra que é composta por treze ensaios que refletem, discutem e recompõem o conceito de amor, problematizando suas ações na constituição da nossa humanidade. Inicia apresentando a construção de discurso hegemônico sobre a idealização do amor; no percurso, discute a ideia do amor romantizado e instiga à reflexão sobre prática amorosa mais significativa. Os ensaios são construídos de modo interligado para compreensão da integralidade de várias dimensões do ser humano, que são amalgamadas pelos princípios do amor. A autora realça que o amor é ação e escolha que integra afeto, espiritualidade, honestidade, responsabilidade e compromisso em nossas relações humanas, para que a sua materialização seja efetiva. Conclui a obra com vários relatos de vivências de amor, sempre entrelaçados em alegrias, desafios, reflexões e afeto.
Adoecimento psíquico de universitárias (os)
Authors: Macedo Ziliotto Denise , Tavares Dutra Maria Eduarda , Da Silva Vital Rodrigo
Published: October 2024

O artigo visa identificar e analisar produções científicas sobre o adoecimento psíquico de universitários, dada a relevância e a pouca visibilidade do tema na Educação Superior. A investigação foi feita por revisão sistemática nas bases Scielo e Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD), com dados coletados de agosto a outubro de 2023. Foram encontradas 1641 produções, e 51 corresponderam aos critérios de inclusão. Utilizaram-se os descritores “saúde mental”, “adoecimento”, “sofrimento psíquico” e “mal-estar” para a busca. Os resultados mostram prevalência de investigações em universidades públicas, aumento significativo nos últimos cinco anos, e foco em estudantes da área da Saúde. O uso de medicamentos também é significativo. Serviços de Assistência Estudantil e as relações entre discentes e docentes são considerados cruciais para o percurso acadêmico.
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Sistem Pakar Diagnosis Penyakit Jantung: Studi Kasus pada Klinik Siaga Menggunakan Metode Case-Based Reasoning (CBR) Berbasis Web
Authors: Manek Agustinus , Nurcahyo Widyat , Faizah NM
Published: October 2024

In the era of modernization, technological advancements are developing rapidly and play an essential role in various aspects of life, including healthcare. Technology enables people to easily access information in fields such as business, education, and health. In the medical field, computer-based expert systems assist professionals in diagnosing diseases and solving specific problems. This study focuses on developing an expert system application for diagnosing heart diseases using the Case-Based Reasoning (CBR) method, implemented as a web-based system with PHP and MySQL. The heart, a vital organ responsible for pumping blood, is slightly larger than a fist (around 200–425 grams). According to Dr. Helmanu Kurniadi and Ulfa Nurrahmani, S.Kep., smoking is identified as one of the contributing factors to heart disease. The developed application consists of five primary elements, with several menus such as the homepage, user data, disease information, disease list, and login page. Based on black box testing, the application has been thoroughly tested to ensure it functions correctly and is free from coding errors. Additionally, acceptance testing was conducted eight times, resulting in a 100% accuracy rate, aligning with the intended design. Thus, the application is ready to be deployed and is expected to assist both the public and healthcare professionals in diagnosing heart diseases effectively.
Do ESG Risk Ratings Affect Financial Performance? Evidence from Selected BIST Banking Sector Companies with LODECI and CRADIS Methods
Authors: Çilek Arif , Şeyranlıoğlu Onur
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk ratings on the financial performance of selected banks in the Borsa Istanbul (BIST) Banking Sector Index based on 2023 by using LODECI and CRADIS hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) model. The LODECI method, used for criterion weighting in the study, is a technique that objectively determines the importance levels of criteria while integrating the perspectives of two fundamental approaches: Entropy and MEREC methods. It also creates acceptable and robust weight vectors. The performance rankings of the companies are determined using the CRADIS method, which constructs utility functions based on ideal and anti-ideal values. In determining the financial performance rankings of the banks included in the analysis, a scoring is first conducted based on financial ratios and ESG risk ratings, and then the scores are recalculated excluding ESG risk ratings from the analysis. The scores calculated for both cases are compared, and it has been determined that including ESG risk ratings in the analysis causes differences in performance scores and rankings. In the performance ranking conducted with ESG risk ratings included, GARAN, AKBNK, and YKBNK are in the top three, while HALKB, VAKBN, and QNBFB are in the bottom three. In the performance ranking conducted with ESG risk ratings excluded, GARAN, SKBNK, and AKBNK are in the top three, while HALKB, VAKBN, and ISCTR are in the bottom three. Considering the scores and rankings of the CRADIS method, it has been observed that, in general, banks with lower ESG risk ratings have higher financial performance rankings, while those with higher ESG risk ratings have lower rankings. These results provide significant evidence regarding the impact of ESG risks on the Turkish banking system. The motivation behind this research stems from the very limited studies on the effect of ESG risk on the performance of banks listed on BIST, and it is believed that this research makes a valuable contribution to the literature in this field.
Sporda Erteleme Davranışının Psikolojisi
Authors: Kaya Atalay
Published: October 2024

Erteleme davranışının bireylerin zaman akışlarını hangi yönde şekillendirdiğini ve ne gibi sonuçlara yol açtığını irdelemek amacıyla ele alınmış bir araştırmadır. Erteleme davranışı ile ilgili literatürde birçok tanıma ulaşmak mümkündür. Genel bir tanım olarak, erteleme davranışının “bir görevi yapılması gereken zaman diliminde yapmaktan kaçınarak daha sonra yapma eğilimi” olarak tanımlamıştır. Bu davranış, davranışı sergileyen bireylerin genellikle yapması gereken görevi eyleme geçirecek zamana ve fırsata sahip olmasına rağmen, daha az öncelikli işlere ya da keyif verici aktivitelerle uğraşmayı tercih etmesiyle ortaya çıkabilmektedir. Bu tercihleri onlara kısa bir süre için dahi olsa rahatlama ve hoşnutluk hissi verir. Erteleme davranışının arkasında birçok psikolojik neden olabilir. Bu nedenleri iyileştirebilmek için sorunun farkına varmak, sürecin farkındalıkla ilerleyebilmesine yardımcı olacağı düşünülmektedir. Sporda erteleme davranışı ise, bireylerin fiziksel aktivite veya egzersiz yapma gibi sporla ilgili sorumluluklarını bilinçli olarak geciktirme veya tamamen yapmaktan kaçınma eğilimidir. Bu davranış, sporun önemini bilmelerine rağmen bireylerin düzenli egzersizi sürekli olarak ileri bir tarihe ertelemeleriyle karakterizedir. Genellikle, motivasyon eksikliği, öz-düzenleme yetersizliği, zaman yönetimi sorunları ya da psikolojik engeller nedeniyle ortaya çıktığını savunulmaktadır.
Spor Yönetiminde Etik Standartların Korunması
Authors: Şahin Tolga
Published: October 2024

Yönetim kendimizi ve dünyamızı anlamamıza yardımcı olan, tüm disiplinlerden özgürce yararlanan özgür bir sanattır. Spor ise insanları kültürel, sosyal, etik ve dini engellerin ötesinde birleştirme gücüne sahiptir ve spor endüstrisi kesinlikle modern ulusal ve uluslararası pazarların yeni oyuncularından biri haline gelmiştir. Spor yönetimi, spor organizasyonlarını, etkinliklerini ve programlarını etkili ve verimli bir şekilde planlama, yürütme ve denetleme sürecidir. Bu alan, sporun hem amatör hem de profesyonel seviyelerde düzenlenmesi ve yönetilmesi ile ilgilenir. Spor yönetimi, organizasyonel becerilerin yanı sıra sporun özel dinamiklerini de anlamayı gerektirir. Sporla ilgili kuruluşlar spor federasyonları, spor ligleri, spor kulüpleri, bireysel sporcular ve spor malzemeleri işletmeleri için stratejik olarak önemli bir odak alanıdır ancak spor yönetimi çalışma alanında yapılan araştırmalar yeterli değildir. Spor organizasyonları ve spor yöneticilerinin, farklı endüstrilerdeki kurumsal yöneticiler gibi kendilerinin de spordaki stratejik önemlerini keşfetmeleri gerekmektedir.
Antrenörlük ve Antrenör Yeterlilikleri
Authors: Karahan Mustafa , Bozkurt Çağlar
Published: October 2024

Antrenörlük, sporcuların hem fiziksel hem de zihinsel gelişimlerini destekleyen, teknik bilgi ve becerilerin yanı sıra liderlik, iletişim ve motivasyon gibi çok yönlü becerileri gerektiren bir meslektir. Antrenörler, sporcuların bireysel performansını geliştirmekle kalmaz, aynı zamanda takım ruhu, dayanışma ve sosyal becerilerin gelişimini de teşvik eder. Antrenörlerin rollerine, teknik becerilerin öğretilmesi, takım içi motivasyonun sağlanması, psikolojik destek verilmesi ve grup dinamiklerinin yönetimi dahildir. Yeterlilikler dört ana başlıkta incelenir: entelektüel yeterlilikler analitik düşünme ve stratejik planlamayı içerirken, karakter yeterlilikleri liderlik ve vizyon geliştirmeye odaklanır. Sosyal yeterlilikler iletişim ve ilişki yönetimi becerilerini kapsarken, psikolojik yeterlilikler sporcuların motivasyonunu artırma ve stresle başa çıkma kapasitelerini güçlendirir. Güncel antrenörlük modelleri otoriter, liberal ve demokratik yaklaşımları içermektedir. Başarılı bir antrenör, sporcularına bireysel ve takım düzeyinde rehberlik ederken onların hem spor hayatlarında hem de kişisel gelişimlerinde önemli bir rol oynar. Araştırmalar, antrenörlerin bilgi, beceri ve yeterliliklerinin sporcuların performansını doğrudan etkilediğini göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, antrenörlük yalnızca teknik bilgiye dayalı bir meslek olmaktan çıkmış, bireylerin ve takımların gelişimini destekleyen bir rehberlik ve mentorluk alanına dönüşmüştür. Gelecekte başarılı antrenörler, sürekli öğrenmeye açık olup teknolojiyi etkin kullanarak ve sporcularıyla iş birliği yaparak gelişim kültürünü teşvik etmelidir. Antrenörlerin kişisel ve profesyonel gelişimi, sporcuların başarısında ve sürdürülebilir performansında kritik bir faktör olarak önemini koruyacaktır.
Optical Study of Desmodium Elegan Mediated Silver Nanoparticles Using Tauc’s Equation
Authors: Umeza Mishal  , Muhammad Rahim  , Saif ud Din Jillani  , Muhammad Ateeq  , Nasir Abbas  , Muhammad Khalid  , Perveen Fazil  , Muhammad Arif Hussain
Published: October 2024

Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles is more eco-friendly, simpler, and nontoxic as compared to chemical synthesis. Due to their thermal stability and good electrical conduction silver nanoparticles have significant importance these days. In the present work, the stable silver nanoparticles were prepared from the aqueous solution of AgNO3 by green synthesis technique in which the Desmodium elegan plant extract was used as a reducing and capping agent to convert Ag+ to Ag0. A UV-visible spectrometer is used in the range of 200 nm to 800 nm with a scanning speed of 200 nm per minute, the absorption band is found at a 450 nm peak that indicates the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. The particle size of the nanoparticles was in the range of 11 nm to 70 nm with an average of 45 nm and a spherical shape. Further confirmation of nano size, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also utilized for the size distribution and shape of the synthesized nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles SEM studies show irregular spherical morphology with polydispersed trend and the average particle size was found at 45 nm. The absorption band for the synthesized sample was found at 450 nm peak. The bandgap energy was 2.84 eV estimated by Tauc’s equation. This indicates that the synthesized nanoparticles electrically lie in the range of semiconductors and can be used as a biosensor. This synthesis technique is a nontoxic technique so these particles may be used for water treatment.
ÇANKIRI AĞZINDA BiLGiNiN KAYNAĞINI İŞARETLEME: AKTARIMSALLIK ULAMI
Authors: Üzüm Melike , Demir Nurettin
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada, Çankırı ağzında dolaylı bilginin kaynağını işaretleyen -mIş, -(I)mIş, -(I)mIş(I)mIş ve -(y)AsI biçim birimleri işlevsel açıdan ele alınmaktadır. Ayrıca kanıtsallığın ortaya çıkmasında kültürün etkisi dikkate alınarak ağız konuşurlarının sosyal etkileşimde aktarımsallık kullanımına yönelik yaklaşımlarına yer verilir. İnceleme verisi, Çankırı ağızlarından alan araştırması yöntem ve teknikleri kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Derleme sırasında ağız konuşurlarına sözlü tarih, kültür ve masal gibi farklı anlatı türlerinde kanıtsallığı tespit etmeye yönelik yönlendirici sorular sorulmuştur. Araştırma konusu işaretleyicilerin, diğer ağızlardaki durumuyla ilgili alan yazını taranarak aktarımsallık işlevini örneklendiren kısıtlı dil malzemesi çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. İncelemede -(I)mIş(I)mIş ve -(y)AsI diğer iki kanıtsal gibi Johanson’un kanıtsallık teorisi çerçevesinde dilbilgisel dolaylılığın alt ulamında yer alan aktarımsallık işaretleyicileri olarak kabul edilmiştir. İşaretleyicilerin ağız bölgesindeki işlevleri, önce biçim birim ve anlam alanı arasındaki ilişki sorgulanarak sonra da edimsel düzeyde ortaya çıkan anlam alanları kültürel bağlamda değerlendirilerek ele alınmıştır. İnceleme sonucunda -mIş ve -(I)mIş kanıtsallarının standart varyanttakiyle benzer kullanımlarının yanı sıra ağız konuşurlarının -(y)AsI ile önermesel bilginin gerçekliğine yönelik yaklaşımlarını içeren bir aktarım ifadesi oluşturdukları, -(I)mIş(I)mIş ile ise nötr bir duruş sergileyerek salt aktarım bildiriminde bulundukları ortaya konmuştur. Kültürel açıdansa ağız konuşurlarının -(y)AsI’nın kullanıldığı bağlamları “dedikodu” olarak nitelendirdikleri ve bu işaretleyiciyle veri sunmaktan kaçındıkları gözlenmiştir. Çalışma, ağız konuşurlarının aktarımsal bilginin güvenirliğine yönelik kendilerini nasıl konumlandırdıklarını açıklamakta, kanıtsallık ve kültür ilişkisine dair bulgular sunmaktadır.
Geoffrey Hinton Wins Nobel Prize
Authors: Siddika Tohfa
Published: October 2024

The Godfather of AI

Author

Tohfa Siddika Barbhuiya (

ORCID

: 0009–0007–2976–4601) In a monumental moment for the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “Godfather of AI,” has been awarded the Nobel Prize for his pioneering work in neural networks and deep learning. He has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
The New Era of AI Image Generation
Authors: Iyengar Aditya
Published: October 2024

The Most Recent Cutting-Edge Models

Author

Aditya Iyengar (ORCID: 0009–0005–1959–9724)

Introduction

The past 6 months marked significant technological leaps in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), especially in the realm of image generation. In this six-month window, multiple innovations redefined the capabilities of text-to-image, video generation, and multimodal AI systems.
Protection of the constitutional order and safety of the Republic of Serbia against destructive and deviant behaviors
Authors: Lazić Dragana , Petrović Slobodan , Mladenović Nenad
Published: October 2024

The importance of the defense of the Constitution and the state, in the structure, arrangement and size, as established by the act of the highest legal force, is invaluable from the aspect of the Republic of Serbia as a state that is under the attack of various destabilizing factors, either internal or external. The authors, with the work conceived in this way, first of all wanted to remind the general public, experts and laymen, of the determinants of the Constitution of the Republic of Serbia regarding the territorial integrity, territorial sovereignty, independence and constitutional arrangement, on the one hand, but also practices and illegal behaviors, which are potentially or truly aimed precisely at the destruction of the mentioned concepts. The goal of the work is a scientific and professional analysis and explanation of problems that arise at the internal or international level, and directly concern the stability of the constitutional arrangement of the Republic of Serbia. Recognizing the protection of the constitutional order of the Republic of Serbia as a delicate problem, the authors performed a legal-criminological-sociological analysis of the subject problem and analyzed the number of reported, accused and convicted persons for criminal acts aimed at the constitutional order and safety in the previous ten-year period. The purpose of the work is a causal analysis of criminal acts from this area with the aim of establishing possible improvements in the constitutional-legal or criminal-legal regulation, all with the aim of improving the protective or defense system of the Republic of Serbia.
An unpublished manuscript of the correspondence of the doge of venice Francesco Donato to the podestà of the city of Buje (16th century)
Authors: Pekić Radmilo , Mitić Marija
Published: October 2024

The 16th-century records produced by the office of the Venetian Doge comprise a rich collection of official documents. They were written according to the rules of ars dictaminis and represent important testimonies in the field of history, diplomacy, culture, and other related areas. One example of such documents is the ducal letter from the Venetian Doge Francesco Donato, dated to the 16th century and kept in the State Archives in Pazin. The paleographic characteristics of the manuscript make the text partially legible because it was written on parchment that has a missing part. On the other hand, when it comes to diplomatic features, it can be concluded that it is an official epistle, written in a formal register according to the rules of ars dictaminis and ars notariae, characteristic of Renaissance Italian documents. It is precisely for that reason that this source represents a valuable testimony within the framework of cultural heritage, history, and diplomacy.
Unconventional religion of Louisa May Alcott's Little women
Authors: Ninčetović Nataša
Published: October 2024

Starting from the observation that faith is an important aspect of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women (1868-1869), we offer evidence that this novel is a vivid illustration of the author's version of American Protestantism, which takes the middle course between Puritanism and more progressive views of Christianity such as Unitarianism. The Alcottian version of religion as reflected in Little Women is closest to Horace Bushnell's view of Christian nurture presented in the book of the same name (1847), specifically, its emphasis on the parental role in instilling Christian virtues in children. The paper particularly focuses on the gradual conversion of the March sisters into better Christians, which occurs under the tutelage of their mother.
Exploring the Knowledge and Attitude of Medical and Allied Health Sciences Students towards Monkey Pox Virus
Authors: Lasi Fahad Farooq , Yawer Faiqa , Sabir Anozia , Lohana Nisha
Published: October 2024

Background: Human Monkey Pox (HMPX) is a zoonotic disease caused by the pathogenic agent Monkeypox Virus (MPXV) and remains a global health burden. After Africa, its outbreak has been reported in America, Europe, and a few other regions of Africa. While quite a few cases were also reported in Pakistan. Although it is a self-limiting disease, it remains a potential threat to the human population, with an increasing morbidity rate and case fatality rate.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study conducted from September to December 2022, the aim was to assess the knowledge and attitudes of medical and allied health students regarding Mpox. Three hundred students from various medical and allied health departments at Hamdard University of Karachi participated in the study using convenience sampling. They were given an electronic questionnaire to gather their responses.

Results: The findings showed that participants had an average knowledge of (Χ2=1.080, p>0.05). Many participants showed positive attitudes towards disease (Χ2=67.22, p<0.001). Based on gender, the knowledge of male participants was better (Χ2=17.32, p < 0.01), whereas attitude was positive in both genders (Χ2=24.87, p<0.01). MBBS and Pharm D students demonstrated average knowledge (Χ2=81.058, p < 0.01) while DPT students showed positive attitudes toward Mpox.

Conclusion: Knowledge regarding emerging pandemics needs to be improved in students of health professions. Thus, a more focused learning attitude is crucial to developing a futuristic professional attitude.

Keywords: Healthcare, Knowledge, Monkeypox, Pandemic.