bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
From practice: Edible oil as an atypical chemical trace
Authors:   Centralne Laboratorium Kryminalistyczne Policji, Czapnik Aneta
Published: May 2024

The article discusses a case solved as part of the implementation of a forensic opinion in the field of chemical tests. It presents the course of action with the evidence identified as nn. substance. In the article, the possibilities of drawing conclusions regarding properties and hazards based on publicly available Material Safety Data Sheets are presented.
Applicability Of Actor's Art Methods In Online And Reality – Three Sisters, A.P. Chekhov
Authors:   National Universiy of Science and Technologie, București, Pitești Universitary Center, Faculty of Theaology, Letters, History and Arts, VIZITIU Andrei
Published: May 2024

The Actor's Art techniques derived from the methods of the great pedagogues Stanislavsky, M. Chekhov, Viola Spolin were incorporated into the new pedagogical paradigm: digital theater training. The covid pandemic took the entire university environment by surprise, and the acting teachers faced a unique situation in the history of theater pedagogy. În the current situation, exams from "Three Sisters" by Chekhov were practiced, both in digital format, through Zoom platform, but also physically, in the classroom. The metaphor of the text, the metaphor of personal creative freedom existed even in these online conditions. The article presents differences and similarities in teaching the Actor's Art technique in the two situations, the adaptation of classical teaching methods to the digital situation and the evolution of students. This research took place in 2021 at Pitesti University.
The metaphor of kitsch in Caragiale's work. A Stormy Night & Company at "Tudor Vianu" Theatre Giurgiu
Authors:   UNAGE Iași, Faculty of Theater, AVRAM Cristi
Published: May 2024

Kitsch, this aesthetic category developed in the second half of the 20th century, was one of Caragiale's points of interest, describing through it the shabby and ambitious world of a state that wanted at all costs to align itself with its Western European models. Surprised in various forms, kitsch can be found in the substratum of Caragiale's literature, underlined scenically by the performance of A Stormy Night & Company at the ”Tudor Vianu” Theatre in Giurgiu, which serves as an argument. Moreover, kitsch can become an epithet attributed to man, easily found in the theatre proposed for analysis.
Lonely Lives – A Living Theatrical Metaphor
Authors:   “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, PETRARU Ana-Magdalena
Published: May 2024

This article overviews Hauptmann’s naturalist dramaturgy with an emphasis on the play Lonely Lives and references to a recent staging by the National Theater of Iași. Thus, we aim to reveal the loneliness of the characters (ordinary temperaments with common destinies, unlike those in other plays) on a vivid metaphorical level, given by faith and the lack of it, respectively.
Observación de experiencias educativas en Institutos Tecnológicos: un caso de estudio
Authors: Angulo Alvarez Mishell Romina , López Vasco Flavio Eduardo
Published: May 2024

El presente artículo analizó las teorías de aprendizaje prevalentes en las asignaturas de inglés y liderazgo en instituciones de educación tecnológica de la ciudad de Quito, durante el período enero-mayo 2023 a través de la técnica de observación no participante. La metodología cualitativa en la que se apoyó este artículo fue la propuesta de Tranfield y Denyer que hace alusión a la revisiónbibliográfica para poder sustentar las diversas teorías de aprendizaje existentes. La información obtenida fue analizada y contrastada desarrollando cuadros de comparación entre teorías de aprendizaje aplicadas en el aula; las mismas que influyen significativamente en el aprendizaje en los estudiantes de educación superior. Una vez observadas las clases y aplicadas las rúbricas, losresultados obtenidos fueron que las teorías más aplicadas han sido la constructivista, cognitivista y conectivista. Esto respondió a los temas abordados y a las actividades desarrolladas por parte de los estudiantes.
INDIGENEITY ON GLOBAL GROUNDS: Native American Cultural Centers on University Campuses in the PNW
Authors:   University of Washington, Seattle, Joy Babita
Published: May 2024

Coast Salish tribes of the PNW are known for their distinct communal and ceremonial built spaces. Many educational campuses in the US stand on lands historically occupied by Indigenous people, who over time have been displaced, stolen from, and erased from the physical environment. This paper traces the origins and growth of the now commonly seen Native American cultural centers on university campuses in the US. This research examines the materiality of the Centers as places of making visible the marginalized Native diaspora and it emphasizes the design voices involved in the making. This paper focuses its attention on three Indigenous cultural centers in the PNW: The Intellectual House at the University of Washington, Seattle campus; The House of Welcome, the first purpose-built Native Center on a public university campus in the US on the Evergreen State College campus in Olympia, Washington; and the Many Nations Longhouse on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon. All three centers were designed by Johnpaul Jones of the firm Jones and Jones. A Native American (Choctaw/Cherokee) and a 2013 recipient of the National Humanities Medal, Jones designed each of these centers with a strong indigenous materiality focus. The Native Centers stand as a statement of resistance, becoming the locators and indicators of the dynamics between cultural identities, political powers, and settler-colonial dominant forces surrounding them. This paper argues that while historiography of indigeneity often suggests the ephemeral, i.e., stories, songs, folklore, etc., these centers underscore a contemporary architectural history for indigeneity reflecting the often marginalized native worlds. This research focuses on how materiality-focused designs embody indigenous identity, support a space for belonging in competitive and global university campuses, and enable a cultural reparative agenda for a people relegated to the edges of physical environments or are most often made invisible.
Ordinary Form, Radical Ideology: An Exhibition that Decolonizes the Historical Narratives of America's Expansion
Authors:   Oklahoma State University, MACKEN JARED
Published: May 2024

The exhibition “The Legend of the Town Center: Ordinary Form, Radical Ideology” examines and critiques the historical narratives and architectural forms that made colonizing what was once designated “Indian Territory” possible. This act of colonization—the taking of Tribal land, the erasure of Tribal culture, and replacing it with new pioneer narratives—wasaccomplished in part by way of designing and constructing towns that were used, in conjunction with land runs, to impose new power and ideologies on this territory. The exhibition uses case studies, large-scale detailed plans, and speculative modelsas tools for analyzing and critiquing the histories of towns in Oklahoma, specifically the main streets that were at the center of the communities that made these towns possible. What results is just a beginning, a starting point for retelling this particular phase of America’s expansion through the lens of architectural knowledge and methodologies.
Nontraditional Grading for Equitable Learning: Alternative Assessment in Architecture
Authors:   Ball State University, Barry Kristin M.
Published: May 2024

“Professional architectural education in the United States has changed very little since its inception, outside of the techno-logical evolution of structures and computing. History/theory courses, in particular, often represent a specific pattern of information processing: memorize, regurgitate, repeat. This instruction method can alienate students for whom memorization of historical dates or images and/or efficient essay writing are a challenge. With more students arriving in higher education with a broader spectrum of learning needs, evolving teaching strategies to meet these needs is paramount to the continued success of students in architecture.This paper explores the benefits and constraints of using non- traditional grading practices, detailed rubrics, and integrated design projects in two architectural history/theory courses, focusing on student learning objectives and summative understanding of course material. Disrupting the stereotype of the “sage-on-the-stage” history/theory course, alternative teaching and grading that requires self-reflection and discourages adversarial discussion may help students better understand not only the conten s application as critical in the design process.”
International Partnerships at a Distance: the ethic and value of community engaged design in contexts far from the studio setting
Authors:   University of Arizona, Crosson Courtney
Published: May 2024

Over half of the population of Nairobi, Kenya lives in informal settlements. Located in the lower elevations of the city, these settlement are susceptible to annual flooding. Chronic property damage and deaths are experienced during the two rainy seasons of the year. Climate change is projected to significantly worsen these impacts. This paper presents a partnership between one Bachelor of Architecture studio, a Nairobi design organization, and residents of Kibera informal settlement. The partnership created five adaptive design solutions to chronic flooding in critical points along the Ngong River and associated streams that wind through Kibera. Overall, the five final projects worked as a network along the Ngong River to reduce annual flooding by 1,202,000 gallons (691,000 gallons through passive water harvesting design measures and 511,000 gallons through active water harvesting measures). The professor had lived in Nairobi for two years prior to the studio course and provided continuous context and background to the students. The paper argues that digital tools are a successful way to engage in international partnerships and succeed in pedagogical objectives without the expense and carbon footprint of travel. The paper frames this argument through the pedagogical frame- work for international studios at a distance, the resulting five flood mitigation projects designed by the studio, and the feedback provided from the community members about the produced work. Within this pedagogical framework of long- distance engagement, the paper questions the ethic and value of teaching design to students using a location that students are unable to visit and with a cultural background separate from the students’ lived experience. The paper concludes that with careful organization and management, community engaged studios at a distance can be of significant benefit to students’ education and community partners.
Constructing Commonality: Autoethnography in Architectural Pedagogy and Practice
Authors:   Princeton University School of Architecture, French Anda , French Jenny ,   Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Published: May 2024

Autoethnography challenges positivistic research methodologies and assumptions of researcher neutrality. It embraces uncertainty, messiness, and emotion, and has the potential to acknowledge the interconnectedness of architecture with social, economic, and political realities. Drawing from Elizabeth Ettorre’s Autoethnography as Feminist Practice: Sensitizing the Feminist “I”, this paper suggests that through autoethnographic processes, architects can resist the urge to quantify and categorize, and instead embrace the narrative- building potential of personal revelations and vulnerability.The paper acknowledges the safety and familiarity that static roles provide but argues that these roles hinder progress. It emphasizes the importance of dismantling the myth of the singular genius and instead advocates for an understanding of architecture as a collaborative endeavor. By being reflexive about their shifting status and relational positions, architects and architectural educators can create space for diverse voices and expertise to contribute to the design and production process.Drawing on examples from contemporary architectural practices, and adjacent fields, such as product design and cultural geography, the paper demonstrates the potential power of autoethnography. It emphasizes the importance of situated perspectives, connecting personal experiences to larger social contexts. Prompted by Etorre, by occupying the space of the “in-between” and acknowledging the “personal is political,” architects can foster connection, empathy, and collective meaning-making.Autoethnography serves as a device for architects to occupy the space of an “inside-outsider,” enabling the exploration of alternative practice and pedagogical models. By engaging in self-reflection, architects can cultivate mutual empathy and construct shared narratives, ultimately redefining the role of the architect in collaborative processes, unlocking new possibilities for collaboration, and transforming the understanding of authorship.
Kentsel Açık ve Yeşil Alan Planlaması ve Katılımcılık Görüşlerini Birlikte Kullanan Uluslararası Çalışmaların Bibliyometrik Analizi
Authors: Kaya Eda , Uzun Osman
Published: May 2024

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Kentsel açık yeşil alanlar, özellikle pandeminin ardından daha fazla önem kazanmıştır. İngilizce karşılığı "urban open and green space" literatürde yer bulmaktadır. Sürdürülebilir açık yeşil alanların planlaması, çevresel koruma önlemlerinin benimsenmesi, doğal ekosistemlerin tahrip edilmesinin minimum seviyeye indirilmesine katkı sağlamaktadır. Günümüzde verilerden anlamlı bilgilerin çıkarılması konusundaki çaba hızla artmaktadır. Bu süreçte, büyük veriden anlamlı bilgiler elde etmek için araştırmacıların özellikle vurguladığı yöntem olan görselleştirme, son zamanlarda büyük ilgi görerek çeşitli alanlarda yaygınlaşmaya başlamıştır. Bibliyometri analizi çalışmalarının sonucunda ortaya çıkan karmaşık ilişkilerin görselleştirilmesi, bu görselleştirme yaklaşımlarının araştırılıp incelenmesiyle, veri madenciliği alanında giderek daha fazla önem kazanmaktadır. Son yıllarda, akademik araştırmalarda bibliyometrik analiz yöntemi yaygın olarak kullanılmaktadır. Bu yöntem, bilimsel yayınlar, yazarlar, tezler/makalelerin sayısı, yayın yerleri, yılları gibi temel ölçütleri inceleyerek ayrıntılı bir inceleme-değerlendirme sürecini içermektedir. Bu çalışma, uluslararası literatürde "kentsel açık yeşil alan planlaması" ve "katılımcılık" kavramlarının birleştiği çalışmaların bibliyometrik analizini gerçekleştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. 5 Ekim 2022 tarihinde Web of Science (WOS) veri tabanında yer alan 2010-2022 yıllarındaki kayıtlar titizlikle incelenerek başlık, özet, anahtar kelimeler sınırlamalarıyla özetlenmiştir. Bu çalışmaların içeriği, yayın yılı, yazarlar, konu kategorileri, kurumsal bağlantılar, coğrafi kökenler, anahtar terimler, referanslar gibi unsurlar geniş bir değerlendirme amacıyla incelenmiştir.
Web of Science (WOS) veri tabanından alınan veriler, VOSviewer programına aktarılarak elde edilen verilerle ‘‘ortak yazarlık’’ ve ‘‘birlikte bulunma’’ analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen analiz sonuçlarında, kentsel açık yeşil alan planlamasında katılımcılık konularında en yoğun çalışmaların 2020-2021 yıllarında (15 makale) yayınlandığı, en fazla (34 çalışma) yayın olan kaynağın ‘‘Elsevier’’ dergisi olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, öne çıkan ülkeler Avustralya, Çin iken, Türkiye’nin 7 çalışmayla 9. sırada bulunduğu görülmektedir. Yapılan bibliyografik analiz sonuçları, kentsel açık yeşil alan planlamasında katılımcılık konularında uluslararası literatürün nasıl geliştiğini değerlendirmek için kullanılarak gelecekte yapılacak çalışmalara ışık tutma amacını taşımaktadır.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Kentsel açık yeşil alanlar, Katılımcılık, Web of Science, VOSviewer
IDENTIFYING BEHAVIORAL RESPONSE TO TAX CHANGE OF LABOR INCOME IN UKRAINE
Authors: SHVABII Kostiantyn , CHYRVA Oleksandr
Published: May 2024

Introduction. The National Revenue Strategy states that one of the directions for the further development of the national taxation system is the restoration of the progressive rates’ scale of personal income tax. Such a proposal looks appropriate and corresponds to the trends in the development of the labor market, the system of income generation in the national economy, and the demands of society. At the same time, the opportunistic reaction of taxpayers to the introduction of additional (increased) tax rates may lead to further evasion of labor income from taxation and, accordingly, an increase in tax risks of the state budget.

Purpose of the article is to identificate of the behavioral response effect of the economic agents to tax change of labor income in Ukraine.

Results. Changes in the taxation of labor income in 2015-2017 are characterized by the dynamics of such analytical indicators as the average effective tax rate and the tax wedge. The nominal growth of the wage fund in 2016 and 2017 is due to the following changes in taxation: an increase in the tax base and an increase in the average effective tax rate. In the short and medium term, reducing the tax burden did not have the expected positive effect, as predicted by the logic of Laffer's model. There is a significant increase in the share of wages at the average level, from 53.5% in 2012 to 63.8% in 2020. The share of labor income in the intervals from the lowest to the average earnings as of 2020 was more than 80%. The presence of an alternative system of income taxation with a significantly lower level of tax burden than the general system creates additional risks of effective implementation of personal income tax with a progressive scale of rates.

Conclusions. The system of formation and distribution of labor income has undergone significant changes. The extremes of the income distribution (lowest and highest) were in relative gain compared to others. the introduction of a progressive scale of taxation rates exclusively for labor income in Ukraine does not have sufficient fiscal potential. In the case of a suboptimal political decision, with insufficient institutional capacity of control bodies and the presence of an alternative system of income taxation, there is a high probability of a significant increase in tax risks for state and local budgets.
MECHANISM OF TAX REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authors: LABENKO Oleksandr
Published: May 2024

Introduction. Ensuring sustainable development is one of the main problems of the modern world. Humanity, in the process of simplifying its life, causes harmful effects on nature and the environment as a whole. In order to reduce the negative impact and achieve economic and social benefits, most countries introduce various environmental taxes, fees and other payments. In today's realities, they play an important role in generating state revenues, but there is no effective mechanism for their use.

Therefore, the analysis of the current state of development of environmental taxation and the mechanism that will ensure the rational use of natural resources are important in today's conditions.

The purpose of the article is to analyze the existing mechanism of budgetary and fiscal regulation of nature use and to justify proposals for its further improvement in accordance with today's requirements.

Methods. The following methods were used in the course of the study and to present its results: analysis, synthesis, generalisation, specification, statistical, graphical.

Results. The main features of environmental taxes are determined. The author analyses the share of environmental taxes in the GDP structure of the EU countries and Ukraine. The advantages and disadvantages of environmental taxes are presented. The principles that regulate the institute of environmental taxation are considered. The author's own vision of building a tax mechanism for regulating environmental management, which includes budgeting and distribution functions, is proposed.

Conclusions. Implementation of an effective tax mechanism for regulating environmental management requires careful consideration of specific environmental problems, economic conditions and the regulatory framework of a particular country. The functioning of such a mechanism is rational, which will focus not only on filling the revenue component, but also on their use for environmental protection measures.
Aggressive Tax Planning and Performance by Kenya Revenue Authority
Authors: Muturi John , Musau Salome
Published: May 2024

Taxation is a vital fiscal tool that can be utilized to augment the economic wellbeing of a nation. Taxation is not only vital for revenue generation purposes; it can also be used to control the behavior of taxpayers such as raising taxes on commodities that are deemed to be toxic to the society, if over consumed. In Kenya, from Financial Year 2010/11 to Financial Year 2020/21 has recorded a deficit budget. A deficit budget implies that the economy’s leverage is weak.  The country`s debt ceiling has now become a major issue, since the increase in national debt has surpassed the stipulated threshold necessitating adjustment of debt ceiling. Aggressive tax planning is vital with regards to revenue performance by Kenya Revenue Authority.  This paper reviews the conceptual, theoretical and empirical literature and raises a variety of issues that necessitates a proposed theoretical model for the purpose of understanding aggressive tax planning and performance by Kenya Revenue Authority. This study aims at assessing the effects of debt shifting, location of intellectual property rights, bilateral tax treaty and performance by Kenya Revenue Authority. This research will be anchored on Social Learning Theory and Tax Competition Theory. This research study reviewed on the previous studies undertaken on the area of interest. This study focused on the study findings and the methodology. The conclusions regarding the relationship that exist between the independent variables and dependent for this study were derived from the findings of the past studies. Recommendations in this study were made based on the previous study findings and conclusions. This study found that Multinational corporations tend to exploit all the available loopholes within the tax laws in order for them to decrease their tax liability to tax administration. Due to multinational corporations adopting aggressive tax planning, the dire repercussions include tax revenues being collected by the tax administration tend to reduce significantly. This leads to tax administration not meeting their tax revenues collection targets. This study recommends KRA to continuously review any existing loopholes in the tax laws. Sealing the respective loopholes in the tax laws tend to enhance tax revenues collection targets. Further, multinational corporations need to observe ethics in their business practices.
Literasi Digital Qur’ani Sebagai Upaya Preventif Mereduksi Hoaks
Authors: Alamin Nurul , Putri Luqyana Azmiya
Published: May 2024

Tulisan ini membahas mengenai literasi digital qur’ani sebagai upaya preventif mereduksi hoaks. Berdasarkan data dari Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika (Kominfo) bermitra dengan Katadata Insight Center (KIC) melakukan survei indeks literasi digital di Indonesia. Indeks Literasi Digital Indonesia tahun 2021 dengan skor sebesar 3,49 dengan skala 1 hingga 5. Statistik ini mewakili nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh dari survei yang dilakukan terhadap empat topik literasi yang secara aktif diprioritaskan oleh pemerintah yakni kompetensi media digital, budaya digital, etika digital, dan keamanan digital. Terdapat peningkatan skor sebesar 0,3 poin dibandingkan tahun sebelumnya. Meski demikian, peningkatan ini belum signifikan karena literasi digital di Indonesia masih berada pada kategori sedikit di atas sedang. Menjelang pesta demokrasi pada 2024 nanti, hoaks politik yang berpotensi akan bermunculan di media sosial dan platform digital lain harus diwaspadai. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian library research. Hasil tulisan ini didapatkan bahwa literasi digital Qur’ani mencakup beberapa pilar yakni keterampilan digital dalam surah Az-Zumar ayat 9, etika digital dalam surah Ali ‘Imran ayat159, dan keamanan digital.
Childhood Autism Spectrum Disorder: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Health Professionals in Togo
Authors: Agbeko Foli , Takassi Ounoo Elom , Ayao Azindje Jean Baptiste , Ate Karilowô , Kouvahe Damien , Pakoudjare Mazama , Fiawoo Mawouto , Nadiedjoa Douti Kokou , Djadou Edem Koffi
Published: May 2024

Background. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in behavior, social communication, and interaction. 
Objectives. To describe health staff's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ASD in Lomé.
Methods. From January to March 2020, we conducted a multicenter, cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study on ASD in childhood. A survey was administered to a sample of healthcare professionals in 5 facilities in Lomé, Togo. A questionnaire assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of ASD among 139 participants (pediatricians, neurologists, general practitioners, psychologists, speech therapists, and nurses). 
Results.The participation rate was 84.2 % (117 / 139). One hundred seven health workers (91.5 %) had heard of ASD. Inaccurate knowledge was observed: 65.4 % gave a good definition of autism, 73.2 % did not know the autistic triad, the early warning signs (64.6 %), or the age of onset (61.0 %). Only 22.0 % of staff were familiar with autism screening tools. The highest knowledge was significantly associated with being a speech therapist or pediatrician practicing in a tertiary health facility (p < 0,0001). Higher-graded staff also observed better knowledge levels (p = 0, 0128). Concerning attitudes or practices regarding autistic children, 26 of those surveyed (22,2 %) had already screened for ASD, of whom 23 (88,5 %) worked with other specialties in case management.
Conclusion. This study highlights inappropriate knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health staff. These findings warrant the need for good initial training on ASD, awareness campaigns, and the setting up a specialized center in Togo.
Pengembangan Handout tentang Identifikasi Ektoparasit pada Kelelawar pada Mata Kuliah Ekologi Hewan
Authors: Kencana Bayu Tirta
Published: May 2024

Learning handouts are printed teaching materials that contain important points of the material that will be presented or taught by students. This research aims to develop a handout on identifying ectoparasites in bats in animal ecology courses. The type of research used is development research using the 4D model approach (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate) which in Indonesian has been adapted into the 4P model (Definition, Design, Development, and Dissemination). However, in this development research, the researcher only reached the 3P stage (Definition, Design, and Development) which was validated by three expert validators (material or content expert, display expert, and language expert) and readability test by students. Based on the results of the validation analysis of teaching materials, it shows that the ecological handouts validated by three expert validators, namely material or content experts, are suitable for use without revision with an average score of 4.12, appearance experts are suitable for use without revision with an average score of 4. 28, and linguists are suitable for use without revision with an average score of 4, as well as a readability test by 15 students with an average score of 3 with a category suitable for use without revision. Therefore, the teaching materials in the form of ecological handouts developed are suitable for use by students.
Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Prostate: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Ouazzani M. El , Nebgui A. , Rachidi H. , Rabbani K. , Louzi A. , Rais H. , Belbachir A.
Published: May 2024

Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT), typically found in the pleura, is exceptionally rare in the prostate. We present the case of a 54-year-old man with prostatic SFT, initially revealed as an abdominopelvic mass. Subsequent investigations shown a vascular tumor. The pathological examination found a 23-cm tumor originating from the prostate, composed of short spindle-shaped and polygonal cells with mild nuclear atypia. Occasional mitoses were observed, with vascular invasion. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells strongly expressed CD34 and STAT6. The maximum Ki-67 labeling index for the tumor cells was 4%. This case report has highlighted one of the rare occurrences of solitary fibrous tumor. A comprehensive microscopic examination paired with an immunohistochemical analysis will be necessary to establish an accurate diagnosis.
Dermatofibrosarcoma of Darrier and Ferrand: Recurrency Character: A Case-Report (Experience of the University Hospital Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima)
Authors: Adil Dehhaze , Aicha Mai , Hamza Barij , Mimoun Mahioui , Omar Bouazza , Otmane Taybi , Nada-Imane Daghouri , Rim Labbaci , Issam Diher , Mouad Echmili , Hanae Tazi
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Dermatofibrosarcoma of Darier and Ferrand (DFSP) is a rare skin tumor characterized by its local aggressiveness and high potential. Its prognosis depends essentially on the quality of its management. Observation and Results: In this article, we report the case of a young patient treated at the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Tangier, for a Darier and Ferrand dermatofibrosarcoma that recurred five times after surgical excision, with a 5-cm margin on the surface and a healthy anatomical barrier at depth. Coverage of the loss of substance (LOS) was performed after anatomopathological confirmation of the carcinological nature of the excision, and essentially involved skin grafting. Despite a course of radiotherapy prescribed at the 4th recurrence, a 5th rapid recurrence was noted. Discussion: The great clinical, histological and evolutionary polymorphism of this type of sarcoma results in an underestimated incidence and explains the delay in diagnosis. Recurrences are frequent, and usually local. Initial wide surgical excision is the reference treatment, and directly conditions the prognosis of DFSP. According to several studies, recurrence may depend on the quality of surgical excision, but could also be attributed to genetic or environmental factors, or to variations in the histological subtype of the sarcoma. Conclusion: Darier Ferrand is an uncommon tumor with local malignancy, whose evolutionary risk depends mainly on the quality of the initial excision. The chances of cure in the case of well performed primary surgery are significantly higher than in the case of salvage surgery. Tumor excision must the refore be wide and deep, with sacrifice of a healthy barrier at depth.
ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA: CUIDADO TRANSICIONAL DOS PROFISSIONAIS AO IDOSO FRÁGIL E SEUS CUIDADORES APÓS ALTA HOSPITALAR
Authors: Rodrigues Batista Natalie Maria , Gomes Dellaroza Mara Solange , Soares Perales Paula Graziela Pedrão , Lourenço Haddad Maria do Carmo Fernandez , Carreira Lígia , Signolfi Rafaela Rossi , Puchaski Thassiana Maria
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Analisar a percepção de profissionais da atenção primária em saúde sobre a assistência oferecida a idosos dependentes e seu familiares nos pós alta hospitalar. Método: Estudo descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa, realizada com 16 profissionais da atenção primária em saúde, lotados em uma Unidade de Básica previamente selecionada. O período de coleta foi de novembro de 2020 a maio de 2021. Realizou-se entrevistas semiestruturadas, cujo conteúdo foi organizado em categorias temáticas conforme Análise de Conteúdo e discutido à luz da teoria das Transições propostas por Afaf Ibrahim Meleis. Resultados: Das análises, emergiram três categorias: ações desenvolvidas no domicílio e compartilhadas com a família; o cuidado para a família e para a pessoa do cuidador; sentimentos, satisfação e desafios da equipe. Conclusão: Observou-se que os profissionais têm consciência da importância da integralidade no cuidado da pessoa idosa na transição hospital-domicílio, porém, enfrentam obstáculos estruturais para efetiva-lo.
Assessment of the Impact of Unacceptable Hot-Mix Asphalt Test Parameters
Authors:   University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Hajj Ramez , Lu Yujia ,   University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Published: May 2024

According to the current standard specifications and special provisions within the Illinois Department of Transportation, four quality assurance (QA) parameters are used to assess acceptability to remain in place for hot-mix asphalt (HMA) construction projects. However, when these parameters fall outside acceptable limits, it is not clear what impact this has on the pavement service life. This report, therefore, conducted a thorough literature review of studies on QA parameters and their effects on pavement service life and studied the standard specifications of each state to determine what their current practice is in terms of percent within limits (PWL) specifications. The conclusions of this task indicated that most states use some combination of gradation, density, air voids, asphalt binder content, and volumetric asphalt film-related parameters to assess the performance of contractors. Furthermore, the research team conducted an initial review of 10 recent IDOT projects and examined pavement condition indices for three others to determine what impact, locally, unacceptable materials have on initial pavement performance. Low density showed a consistently substantial relationship to premature rutting and increased International Roughness Index. For other parameters, the findings were mixed based on data available, as some projects did show initial performance effects of unacceptable sublots while others did not show any relationship to initial performance. Finally, the research team presented recommendations for future studies considering that this research did not evaluate performance of outside acceptable limits cases over the entire life span of HMA construction projects.
Studi Cross-sectional: Karakteristik Tenaga Kerja dan Iklim Keselamatan di Workshop Peralatan Pembuatan Semen
Authors: Maharja Rizky , Seftianingsih M. Nur Angraeni , Latief Ade Wira Lisrianti , Juliani Arni , Syamsul Muhammad Azrul , Maharja Riadnin
Published: May 2024

Iklim keselamatan atau persamaan persepsi bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keselamatan kerja di tempat kerja dan menurunkan angka kecelakaan kerja. Di mana iklim keselamatan ini dapat berbeda-beda tergantung dari karakteristik pekerja. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh karakteristik tenaga kerja terhadap iklim keselamatan di bagian workshop peralatan pembuatan semen. Jenis penelitian pada penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif yang menggunakan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh tenaga kerja di bagian workshop PT. PKM. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling dengan jumlah 56 orang tenaga kerja. Karakteristik tenaga kerja pada penelitian ini diantaranya adalah usia, masa kerja, tingkat pendidikan, posisi jabatan dan status perkawinan. Sedangkan iklim keselamatan diukur menggunakan NOSACQ-50. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi ordinal. Hasil dari penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa masa kerja (?=0,013), posisi jabatan (?=0,00) dan tingkat pendidikan (?=0,021) memiliki pengaruh terhadap iklim keselamatan kerja tenaga kerja sedangkan usia (?=0,137) dan status perkawinan (?=0,556) tidak berpengaruh terhadap iklim keselamatan tenaga kerja. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah karakteristik tenaga kerja yang berpengaruh dengan iklim keselamatan adalah masa kerja, posisi jabatan, dan tingkat pendidikan.
 
Kata Kunci: iklim keselamatan, karakteristik tenaga kerja, masa kerja, pendidikan, posisi jabatan
HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL SISTÊMICA E SUAS COMPLICAÇÕES CLÍNICAS
Authors: Thiago Ruam Nascimento  , Letícia Pereira Maria  , Marcelo da Silva Firmino  , Beatriz Castelo Branco de Sena  , Mariana Rodrigues Lima  , Matheus Neres Batista  , Isabella Bernardes Gioia  , Paulo Isaac Souza Alves  , Sandriele Maria da Silva  , Mariana Alexsandra de Melo e Silva  , Éverton Barbosa de Lira  , Késsia Margarida Barreto Gonçalves
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Examinando a identificação, manejo farmacológico e implicações clínicas da hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) em pacientes com câncer durante a internação hospitalar. Desenvolvemos um estudo retrospectivo quantitativo em um período de três meses em um hospital especializado em tumores ginecológicos. Coletamos dados epidemiológicos e clínicos dos prontuários. Dos 417 pacientes analisados, 47,96% tinham HAS e 52,04% não tinham. A comorbidade foi identificada em sua maioria por farmacêuticos (76%) e os anti-hipertensivos mais utilizados foram: diuréticos (26,30%), antagonistas dos receptores da angiotensina II (21,85%) e inibidores da enzima conversora da angiotensina (18,89%). Entre os pacientes hipertensos, 75,32% apresentaram pressão sistólica ≥ 150 mmHg durante a internação. Das internações, 55,64% foram para procedimentos cirúrgicos, com 19,40% dessas cirurgias sendo canceladas. No grupo de hipertensos, 25,20% das cirurgias foram canceladas por falta de condições clínicas, o que não foi observado nos pacientes sem HAS. Apenas 15,5% dos pacientes hipertensos fizeram tratamento antineoplásico antes da internação, sugerindo que a quimioterapia não desencadeou a HAS. Concluímos que a HAS é prevalente em pacientes hospitalizados com câncer ginecológico e que o farmacêutico clínico desempenha um papel essencial na identificação e tratamento dessa comorbidade, reduzindo os impactos negativos da hipertensão não controlada.
MODELING OF BLACK LIQUOR COMBUSTION PROCESS IN THE FURNACE OF RECOVERY BOILER
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, Novikova Mariia A. , Kovalev Dmitrii A. ,   St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design
Published: May 2024

A recovery boiler is used in pulp and paper production and is an important element of the chemical regeneration cycle of sulphate pulp production. It is designed to regenerate, i.e. restore the properties, of black liquor used up in the brewing process. The black liquor is regenerated by burning it in the furnace of the recovery boiler. It is a complex power engineering facility, as it combines a chemical reactor and a steam power boiler unit. In addition, the recovery boiler is highly explosive. In this connection, the automation of the processes in this power plant plays a special role. In this paper, a model related to the black liquor combustion stage in the furnace of a recovery boiler is developed based on data from pulp and paper mills.
MODELING OF ATOMIC AND ELECTRONIC STRUCTURES OF THE SI(100)α-c(4×4)-B SURFACE PHASE
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology, Kuyanov Igor A. , Isaev Pavel P. ,   St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology, Shustrova Olga P. ,   St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology
Published: May 2024

surface phase were modeled using first principles approach. A new atomic model for α-c(4×4)-B structure was proposed. Total energy calculations showed that our atomic model is the most energetically favorable structure. The calculated spatial distribution of the electronic density for occupied states above Si(100)α-c(4×4)-B surface is in good agreement with known scanning tunneling microscopy images
NEURAL NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES FOR EXTRACTING KNOWLEDGE FROM TEXT MESSAGES IN THE INTERESTS OF MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS IN CONDITIONS OF MARKET CHAOS
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology, Musaev Alexander A. , Grigoriev Dmitry A. ,   St. Petersburg State University, Golubev Alexey V. ,   St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology
Published: May 2024

This paper discusses the use of technologies based on neural networks to automatically extract information from text messages for the purpose of control in unstable conditions. A review of the use of artificial neural networks in text mining tasks is provided. The task of extracting information from text data for management has been formalized, taking into account the specifics of the environment. The structure of the system for preliminary processing of text documents and training data has been developed. The effectiveness of using neural network technologies for extracting information from text messages in the context of predictive asset management in the electronic Forex market has been assessed
The Untold Stories behind Tearful Eyes in M.G. Vasanji’s ‘‘And Home Was Kariakoo: A Memoir of an Indian African’’
Authors: Maridi VEERABABU , Dakkumalla Jyothirmai
Published: May 2024

Writing history about one’s own country is much easier than documenting the same diaspora in a foreign land. As it happened somewhere, most of their stories might go unnoticed, neglected or censored. It is the greatness of any writer to depict the antiquities with all possible facts without hurting the sentiments of the natives of those nations. One such genuine attempt was made by Indian-origin Tanzanian writer M.G.Vasanji. His memoir “And Home Was Kariako” is the best example for displaying us the predicament of the Indian diaspora on the Tanzanian soil. In this research we testify those alienations, migrations, dispossessions and ordeals of Indian migrants in East Africa are actualities which were little noticed by the rest of the world. To manifest those certitudes, the authors of the research referred number of other articles, books and visited some of the places which were mentioned by M.G. Vasanji in his book. We then wrapped up by canvassing Vasanji’s “And Home Was Kariakoo: A memoir by An Indian African” is a testimony to know the adversities of Asian aliens in East Africa.
A Narrative Stylistic Analysis to Amitav Ghosh’s Fictional Narratives
Authors: - U. Nageswara Rao , - Prof. G, Chenna Reddy
Published: May 2024

Narrative Stylistics is the most recently established idea and area in contemporary stylistics. William Labov (1972), Fowler (1977, 1996) and Bakhtin (1986) were major contributions to contemporary stylistics and narratology. Without a doubt, the story has gained a bigger place in the minds of stylists, analysts, and critics. The social, historical, and cultural foundations of story stylistics are the most important, where narrative and discourse stylistics collide. It gave the best scope to study Amitav Ghosh's historical fiction in Sea of Poppies and River of Smoke with narrative and cognitive stylistics. This paper focused on the study of narrative stylistics and deictic shift theory, and how they were employed in these two novels that resulted in the cognitive effect on readers' minds.
5G Channel Estimation using Deep Learning
Authors: - Deepanjali S , - Bhoomika A J , - Chandana T Y , - K Ashrith Reddy
Published: May 2024

The abstract focuses on the integration of 5G channel estimation and the vulnerability of deep learning models, specifically in the context of OFDM signals, while employing a student-teacher model architecture. Channel estimation is a crucial aspect of 5G communication systems, ensuring reliable data transmission in dynamic wireless environments. Simultaneously, the advent of deep learning introduces susceptibility to adversarial attacks, where malicious inputs can deceive the model's predictions. This paper explores the intricate relationship between 5G channel estimation and deep learning vulnerabilities, emphasising the application of a student-teacher model to enhance system robustness. By delving into the nuances of OFDM signals, the study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these elements intertwine, offering insights into potential security enhancements for next-generation wireless communication systems.
Analysis Of Carbonate Chemistry Parameters And Impact Of Anthropogenic CO2 On Ocean Acidification In Selected Coastline Sites Of Ghana
Authors: - Robert Kwame Kpaliba , - Bawa Mbage
Published: May 2024

Anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved into seawater at coastline has shown some effect on oceanic acidification after the preindustrial period. The coastline surrounded with human activities results to oceans acidity that has proven to affect the oceans’ calcifying organisms. This study was conducted in three selected landing beach sites of Ghana coastline to determine the concentrations of CO2, carbonate ions (CO32- ), partial pressures of carbon dioxide (pCO2) and pH for 12 months, and the impact of anthropogenic CO2 on oceanic the oceanic acidification from the sampled sites within the year. The result from sampled sites showed that dissolved CO2 concentration and other evaluated parameters were clearly different in each month and at every sampled site. High CO2 concentration was determined in the months of January and February, and June from different sites. Total mean amount per a year for the sites showed a dissolved CO2 concentration of 16.19 ± 1.73, CO32- concentration of 143.21 ± 21.12 µmol/kg, pCO2 of 600.36 ± 131.92 and pH of 8.01 ± 0.20. Correlation relationship showed an increase of anthropogenic CO2 dissolved into seawater decreased pH at all the study sites, indicating that ocean acidification of seawater at the sites had increased from earlier projections. It was therefore concluded that the anthropogenic CO2 at sites induces rise of ocean acidification, which could pose danger to marine organisms in the studied areas. Continue decrease of pH low harvest of fishes and the calcification rates of other sea organisms
FeedKind: Bridging Generosity and Need
Authors: - Bhagyalaxmi N Kulkarni , - Aditya Sarwade , - Abhilipsa Jena , - Chandana R Bhagwat , - Rashmi Mothkur
Published: May 2024

This project describes the FeedKind application which is designed to address the critical societal challenges of food waste and food insecurity by establishing an efficient system to redistribute surplus food from restaurants, caterers, and food providers to vulnerable populations such as elderly care homes and orphanages. The overarching goal is to create a structured framework that minimizes food wastage while simultaneously ensuring that nutritious meals reach those who face difficulties in accessing them. Through strategic coordination with food providers and recipient organizations, this initiative aims to streamline the collection, safe handling, and timely delivery of surplus food. It recognizes the logistical complexities involved in handling surplus food and emphasizes compliance with legal regulations, ensuring food safety and quality throughout the redistribution process. The project places a strong emphasis on collaboration and awareness building within the community. By encouraging engagement from food providers and recipient organizations, this initiative seeks to establish a sustainable network that facilitates the transfer of surplus food to those in need.
Types of Personality According to the Development Level of Social Intelligence
Authors: - Orif Avlaev , - Malohat Ergasheva , - Makhprat Abdullaeva
Published: May 2024

The problem of the fact associated with the scientific reflection of the processes that create typological relationships in modern psychological research is not high enough. In social and humanity sciences, there are procedures for simplifying this area as a logical and methodological basis for the development of typological and structural components. The article discusses the problem of personality typology in psychology and analyzes the results of the research on defining the specifics of the methodology of studying personality types based on the levels of social intelligence that ensured personality maturity. As a result of scientific research, the psycho types are divided into 4 types: imperative, declarative, explicit, and implicit, which differ from the function and level of social intelligence of a person as well as the correlational relations between indicators of social intelligence cluster of personality types have been determined.