bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of a Risk Communication in Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Module for Nurses: A Process Description
Authors:   Critical Care Nursing Department, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia Pahang, Pahang, Malaysia, Aung Khin Thandar , Abdul Razak Rafiza ,   Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mohamad Nazry Nor Nazrina ,   Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: August 2024

Risk communication is necessary for any emergency response to disseminate information and increase public risk perception. Although communication skills are a core competency of nurses, they are learned only during nursing studies and do not include risk communication skills, particularly in global health emergencies. Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) modules can help improve learners’ critical-thinking, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. However, research has revealed that the MOOC module on risk communication for nurses has not been developed recently. This study created a module on risk communication in global health emergencies using the extended Massive Open Online Course (xMOOC) framework. The module was developed based on Thiagarajan and Semmel’s (1974) 4D development model (i.e. Define, design, develop and disseminate). Due to time and financial constraints, however, the model was modified to have only three stages: define, design and develop. The validity of the produced xMOOC module was evaluated by six subject matter experts using evaluation checklists, and the results were analysed using two methods: the percentage calculation method (PCM) and the content validity index (CVI). The PCM scores for the module content and the xMOOC course design were 85.4% and 95.83%, respectively, and the CVI for the module content was 0.95, and for the xMOOC course design, 0.92. Both types of content validity tests showed that this xMOOC module had excellent content validity and could be used to improve risk communication knowledge and skills in future nursing educational programmes. Due to the implementation of this xMOOC module, the continuing nursing education programme has gained increased attractiveness as well as significance on a worldwide basis.
How does adopting sustainable supply chain quality management improve corporate financial performance? A transaction cost perspective
Authors: Touil Anass , Babounia Aziz , El Hamidi Nabil
Published: August 2024

This article examines the impact of adopting SSCQM on the financial performance of companies, based on transaction theory. The main objective of this study is to assess how reducing transactional costs through SSCQM, or within its framework, can improve the financial performance of Moroccan companies. The methodology is based on quantitative analysis, using an econometric model (GLM-Gamma) to test the association between SSCQM adoption and financial performance. The results of the study show that various SSCQM-related practices positively affect companies’ financial performance. Managing sourcing costs significantly improves profit margins. Contracts focusing on quality and sustainability, and minimizing the risk of non-compliance, also boost financial performance. However, the ability to adapt and respond to regulatory changes shows no significant impact. Optimizing production processes and investing in green technologies are proving to be profitable strategies, with significant improvements in financial performance. Customer engagement and transparency and traceability of operations also have a positive impact. These results suggest that SSCQM practices, such as the adoption of green technologies and transparency policies, are beneficial for companies’ financial performance. The originality of the study lies in its approach, which links transaction theory to sustainable supply chain management, an angle little explored in existing literature. The study confirms that SSCQM is an effective strategy for improving corporate financial health by minimizing transactional costs. It recommends integrating SSCQM into companies’ management strategies to boost their competitiveness, financial performance and sustainability.
Problematizando o Estado como sinônimo de paz civil
Authors: Morato Maciel Tadeu , Moraes Alves Marreiro Matheus , Guimarães dos Santos Martins Rafaela
Published: August 2024

partir da adoção da genealogia, perspectiva teórico-metodológica sugerida por Foucault (1999), e dos estudos de pacificação, analisa-se três emergências dos processos repressivos contra indígenas mapuche no Chile: a “pacificação da Araucania” (1852-1883), a ditadura de Pinochet (1973-1990) e as violências sofridas por essa população no pós-redemocratização (1990-). Argumenta-se que a relação entre o Estado chileno e os indígenas mapuche, desde a formação do Estado até a contemporaneidade, é marcada por práticas de violência pacificadora. A persistência de tais práticas, ainda que emergentes de formas distintas ao longo do tempo, desafia uma concepção do Estado como sinônimo da paz civil.
Leak detection in water distribution networks based on deep learning and kriging interpolation method
Authors: Yu Huimin , Lin Sen , Zhou Hua , Weng Xiaodan , Chu Shipeng , Yu Tingchao
Published: August 2024

The burgeoning growth of urban areas has escalated the necessity for efficient and precise leak detection in water distribution networks. Automatic detection methods based on deep learning are a state-of-the-art research topic. In this paper, a methodology that combines deep learning and data imaging is proposed. The framework employs pressure monitoring data and is anchored on the following three pillars: (1) the generation of a comprehensive dataset, encompassing one year of leak-free demand data derived from Fourier Series analysis and monitoring pressure under normal and leak conditions, (2) the transformation of pressure time series into images using kriging interpolation, (3) establishing convolution neural network (CNN) and evaluating its performance of abnormal identification. The effectiveness of the proposed methodology is assessed in different image sets under various leak conditions. The findings reveal that this method meets dependable and effective outputs for leak detection, with the deep learning model achieving a high true positive rate (TPR) of 98% and an area under the curve (AUC) of 94%. This study provides invaluable information for strategic action planning and the enhancement of water loss management protocols, especially in situations where water utilities and regulatory authorities grappling with limited budgets and diminishing revenues.
A Clinical-radiomics Nomogram for the Non-invasive Evaluation of GlomerularStatus in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Authors: Xiao Weihan , Zhang Di , Hu Xiaomin , Yin Chen , Liu Xiaoling , Wang Di , Yao Jiao , Liu Xuebin , Zhang Chaoxue , Qin Xiachuan
Published: August 2024

Objective:

Utilizing ultrasound radiomics, we developed a machine learning (ML) model to construct a nomogram for the non-invasive evaluation of
glomerular status in diabetic kidney disease (DKD).

Materials and Methods:

Patients with DKD who underwent renal biopsy were retrospectively enrolled between February 2017 and February 2023. The patients were
classified into mild or moderate-severe glomerular severity based on pathological findings. All patients were randomly divided into a training (n =
79) or testing cohort (n = 35). Radiomic features were extracted from ultrasound images, and a logistic regression ML algorithm was applied to
construct an ultrasound radiomic model after selecting the most significant features using univariate analysis and the least absolute shrinkage and
selection operator algorithm (LASSO). A clinical model was created following univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses of the
patient's clinical characteristics. Then, the clinical-radiomic model was constructed by combining rad scores and independent clinical
characteristics and plotting the nomogram. The receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) and decision curve analysis (DCA), respectively,
were used to evaluate the prediction abilities of the clinical model, ultrasound-radiomics model, and clinical-radiomics model.

Results:

A total of 114 DKD patients were included in the study, including 43 with mild glomerulopathy and 71 with moderate-severe glomerulopathy. The
area under the curve (AUC) for the clinical model based on clinical features and the radiomic model based on 2D ultrasound images in the testing
cohort was 0.729 and 0.761, respectively. Further, the AUC for the clinical-radiomic nomogram was constructed by combining clinical features,
and the rad score was 0.850 in the testing cohort. The outcomes were better than those of both the radiomic and clinical single-model approaches.

Conclusion:

The nomogram constructed by combining ultrasound radiomics and clinical features has good performance in assessing the glomerular status of
patients with DKD and will help clinicians monitor the progression of DKD.
Formulation Optimization and Characterization of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles of Apixaban
Authors: Mulay Laukik , Hegde Namita , Kanugo Abhishek
Published: August 2024

Background:

Unpredictable situations such as clotting of blood, deep vein thrombosis,
and pulmonary embolism arise in the body, which is the leading cause of mortality. Such conditions
generally arise after surgery as well as after treatment with oral anticoagulant agents. Apixaban is a
novel oral anticoagulant widely recommended for the prevention and treatment of strokes and blood
clots suffering from nonvalvular atrial fibrillation by suppressing factor Xa. Apixaban has a log P
of 2.71 with poor solubility and reported maximum bioavailability of approximately 50%.

Objective:

Hence, the current research mainly focused on the improvement of solubility, bioavailability,
and therapeutic efficacy of Apixaban via solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN).

Methods:

The SLN was developed using the hot-homogenization method using a high-pressure
homogenizer. The drug-lipid compatibility study was assessed by the FTIR, and the thermal analysis
was performed using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). During the scrutiny of lipids, the
highest solubility of Apixaban was estimated in the glyceryl monostearate, hence selected for the
formulation. Moreover, the colloidal solution was stabilized by the polyethylene glycol 200. The
Design of Expert software (Version 13, Stat-Ease) was implemented for the optimization analysis
by considering the 3-independent factors and 2-dependent parameters. The Patents on the SLN are
Indian 202321053691, U.S. Patent, 10,973,798B2, U.S. Patent, U.S. Patent 2021/0069121A1, U.S.
Patent 2022/0151945A1.

Results:

Box-Behnken design was applied along with ANOVA, which showed a p-value less than
0.05 for the dependent parameters such as particle size and entrapment efficiency (p-value: 0.0476
and 0.0379). The optimized batch F10 showed a particle size of 167.1 nm, -19.5 mV zeta potential,
and an entrapment efficiency of 87.32%. The optimized batch F10 was lyophilized and analyzed by
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which showed a particle size of 130 nm. The solid powder
was filled into the capsule for oral delivery.

Conclusion:

The marked improvement in solubility and bioavailability was achieved with F10-
loaded Apixaban via Solid lipid nanoparticles. Moreover, the sustained released profile also minimizes
the unseen complications that occur due to the clotting of blood.
Huerta de Valencia: agrarisch theater
Authors: Paarlberg Alfred
Published: August 2024

Achter de muren van Valencia onthult de 'Huerta' meer dan alleen landbouwgrond. Het is een levendig cultureel landschap dat de tand des tijds heeft doorstaan. Ontdek hoe klimaat, economie en politiek samenkomen in dit agrarisch theater, waar de hoofdrol is weggelegd voor duurzaamheid in de transitie van traditie naar levensvatbaarheid.
China's neoliberale woonhervorming
Authors: Li Qianwen
Published: August 2024

Vanaf 1978 heeft de Chinese woningmarkt een door de staat geïnitieerde transformatie ondergaan, waarbij een balans wordt gezocht tussen de complexiteit van de markt en de autoritaire gecentraliseerde controle. Hoe verhoudt dit model zich tot het Westerse neoliberalisme?
Miscarriages after Natural Conception & IVF: Comparative Study of Genetic Analysis of Products of Conception
Authors: Kudryavtseva Elena V. , Fedenev Sergey N. , Kanivets Ilia V. , Troitskaya Anastasiya N. , Kovalev Vladislav V.
Published: August 2024

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including in vitro fertilization (IVF), are modern medical technologies widely used in developed countries. A frequent complication of pregnancy resulting from ART is miscarriage. The leading cause of miscarriage, both sporadic and recurrent, is chromosomal abnormalities (CA) of the embryo. To compare the frequency and structure of chromosomal abnormalities (CA) of the embryo during miscarriages after IVF and natural conception. Retrospective cohort comparative study. The study, conducted in 2018-2022, included 1,000 products of conception (POCs) samples from patients with miscarriage. The study participants were divided into 2 groups depending on the origin of pregnancy: group 1 – women whose pregnancy occurred naturally (n = 862), group 2 – women whose pregnancy occurred as a result of in vitro fertilization (IVF) (n = 138). Miscarriage was confirmed by ultrasound performed at 6-10 weeks of pregnancy. A genetic study of POCs was carried out using chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA). In total, CA was detected in 580 samples (58%), and a normal molecular karyotype was determined in 420 (42%). CAs in abortive material during pregnancy loss are detected with a frequency of 59.05% in cases of natural conception and with a frequency of 51.05% in pregnancies resulting from IVF (p = 0.093). There were no statistically significant differences in the frequency and structure of CA in the study groups. Autosomal trisomies were most often detected. In our study, among all autosomal trisomies, the most common were trisomy 16, trisomy 22 and trisomy 15. Among the sex chromosome abnormalities, monosomy X was most often detected - in total, it was determined in 66 (6.6%) samples, which significantly exceeds the frequency of monosomy X among live births. Only in 0.2-0.3% of cases, when the embryo has monosomy X, pregnancy progresses and ends in a live birth. Copy number variations (CNVs) were often detected - a total of 52 (5.2%) samples with different CNVs, respectively 46 (5.3%) and 6 (4.3%) in groups 1 and 2. Detection of such abnormality is critically important, as it can be the result of carriage of a balanced CAs in one of the parents, which significantly increases the risk of miscarriage in the future. In pregnancies resulting from IVF, mosaicism in abortive material was more common, but the differences were not statistically significant. In group 1, mosaicism was detected in 66 (7.6%) cases and in group 2 - 13 (9.4%) cases. The IVF procedure does not increase the risk of CA in the embryo but also does not significantly reduce it. Considering the high frequency of CA in miscarriage, persons referred for IVF and with a history of idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss should be informed about the possibility of PGT.
An Effective Deep Learning Framework for Fall Detection: Model Development and Study Design
Authors: Zhang Jinxi , Li Zhen , Liu Yu , Li Jian , Qiu Hualong , Li Mohan , Hou Guohui , Zhou Zhixiong
Published: August 2024

Background

Fall detection is of great significance in safeguarding human health. By monitoring the motion data, a fall detection system (FDS) can detect a fall accident. Recently, wearable sensors–based FDSs have become the mainstream of research, which can be categorized into threshold-based FDSs using experience, machine learning–based FDSs using manual feature extraction, and deep learning (DL)–based FDSs using automatic feature extraction. However, most FDSs focus on the global information of sensor data, neglecting the fact that different segments of the data contribute variably to fall detection. This shortcoming makes it challenging for FDSs to accurately distinguish between similar human motion patterns of actual falls and fall-like actions, leading to a decrease in detection accuracy.

Objective

This study aims to develop and validate a DL framework to accurately detect falls using acceleration and gyroscope data from wearable sensors. We aim to explore the essential contributing features extracted from sensor data to distinguish falls from activities of daily life. The significance of this study lies in reforming the FDS by designing a weighted feature representation using DL methods to effectively differentiate between fall events and fall-like activities.

Methods

Based on the 3-axis acceleration and gyroscope data, we proposed a new DL architecture, the dual-stream convolutional neural network self-attention (DSCS) model. Unlike previous studies, the used architecture can extract global feature information from acceleration and gyroscope data. Additionally, we incorporated a self-attention module to assign different weights to the original feature vector, enabling the model to learn the contribution effect of the sensor data and enhance classification accuracy. The proposed model was trained and tested on 2 public data sets: SisFall and MobiFall. In addition, 10 participants were recruited to carry out practical validation of the DSCS model. A total of 1700 trials were performed to test the generalization ability of the model.

Results

The fall detection accuracy of the DSCS model was 99.32% (recall=99.15%; precision=98.58%) and 99.65% (recall=100%; precision=98.39%) on the test sets of SisFall and MobiFall, respectively. In the ablation experiment, we compared the DSCS model with state-of-the-art machine learning and DL models. On the SisFall data set, the DSCS model achieved the second-best accuracy; on the MobiFall data set, the DSCS model achieved the best accuracy, recall, and precision. In practical validation, the accuracy of the DSCS model was 96.41% (recall=95.12%; specificity=97.55%).

Conclusions

This study demonstrates that the DSCS model can significantly improve the accuracy of fall detection on 2 publicly available data sets and performs robustly in practical validation.
Deep Structure of the Middle Urals According to Magnetic and Gravitational Data
Authors: Byzov Denis , Martyshko Petr , Fedorova Natalia , Rublev Aleksey
Published: August 2024

For the Middle Urals and adjacent territories of the East European and West Siberian platforms within geographic coordinates from 56º to 60º northern latitude and from 54º to 66º east longitude, the structural features of the anomalous magnetic and gravitational fields were studied and maps of separated anomalies were constructed for three layers of the earth's crust. Using original parallel algorithms for solving forward and inverse problems of gravimetry and magnetometry, a density model of the lithosphere and sources of magnetic anomalies in the earth's crust were constructed. The results of modeling the sources of magnetic anomalies in the Earth's crust are compared with the density model in order to study the differences in the deep structure of the western paleocontinental and eastern paleo-island arc sectors of the Ural fold system, as well as the zones of junction of the orogen with the East European and West Siberian platforms.
Visual inspection with acetic acid screening use determinants: a systematic literature review
Authors: Ayu Septi , Hadi Ella Nurlaella
Published: August 2024

Purpose: In Indonesia, in 2022, of 36,964 cervical cancer cases,  56% ended in death due to cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can be identified at an early stage through routine examinations, allowing for more effective treatment and increasing the chances of cure. The visual inspection of acetic acid (VIA) screening has emerged as a simple, effective, and affordable option.
Methods: The research method uses a systematic literature review, carried out using primary studies from PubMed, Proquest, and Google Scholar using the keywords "woman; VIA; preventing cervical cancer" published between 2019 and 2024, full text and open access articles and according to the topic.
Results: 25,999 research articles were screened for eligibility, and 10 met the inclusion criteria. The coverage of the VIA screening was due to age, social norms, opinions, behavior of other people, the availability of health facilities, support from husbands, support from health workers, and economic conditions.
Conclusion: Educational interventions at the community and health facilities are needed to increase VIA examination coverage. Socialization and education involving women and men are expected to help increase public participation in VIA examinations and reduce morbidity and mortality due to cervical cancer.
Prevalence and health-seeking behavior of leprosy patients at Universitas Mataram Hospital
Authors: Krisnanti Putri Wayan Julita , Hapsari Yunita , Kusuma Dinie Ramdhani
Published: August 2024

Purpose: This study aims to acknowledge leprosy patients' prevalence and health-seeking behavior at the outpatient clinic of UNRAM Hospital.
Methods: This study used a retrospective cohort design of leprosy patients from January 2021 to April 2023.
Results: There were 40 leprosy patients, including 35 patients (87.5%) with multibacillary type, and five patients (12.5%) were identified as paucibacillary type. This study included 21 men (52.5%) and 19 women (47.5%). Based on age, the most frequent group came from people aged around 26-45 years old (45%). There were 16 unemployed patients (40%) and 14 (35%) senior high school graduates. Mataram had the most leprosy cases (52.2%) in UNRAM hospital. There were 20 cases (50%) of Type 1 reaction and 32 patients (80%) who received multidrug therapy. There were 21 patients (52.5%) who developed a disability. Most patients (45%) came to the clinic several times yearly. They were mostly female (56%), while men went to the clinic at least once yearly (67%). Patients under 45 (67%) and those with lower educational levels (78%) came more frequently than other groups.
Conclusion: The prevalence of the study is important for realizing the burden of the disease and establishing a preventive approach towards leprosy. The role of health providers is important in engaging the awareness of leprosy patients’ self-care because it is important to prevent serious disabilities.
Women's empowerment and gender equality programs to support stunting elimination in South Central Timor Regency
Authors: Djogo Herliana Monika Azi
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Stunting remains a significant public health concern in Indonesia, particularly in East Nusa Tenggara Province, where it is the most prevalent among all Indonesian provinces at about 42.6 per cent. Empowerment initiatives represent a crucial approach to addressing this issue. Women's empowerment holds profound significance as it governs and nurtures human resources within the household, especially children, who represent the nation's future generation. This community service aims to implement a women's empowerment program by establishing a group of Women Providing Health Information (Perempuan Pemberi Informasi Kesehatan) and enhancing women's access to national health services. Methods: We conducted an experimental quantitative study involving mothers with children aged 12 to 59 months. Inclusion criteria included mothers with children aged 12 to 59 months residing in Kesetnana Village. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The mothers' classes aimed to enhance mothers' knowledge regarding the first 1000 days of life and the nutritional requirements during this period. The study included 35 participants, with the questionnaire on stunting knowledge serving as the primary instrument. Results: The findings revealed a notable increase in participant knowledge in the post-test compared to the pre-test, with a mean rank of 88.00 and a p-value of 0.000. Conclusions: The results underscore the continued need for a gender- and culture-based approach to health promotion to mitigate the incidence of stunting. Effective health education on stunting reduction requires collaborative efforts between health workers and local communities, with mutual support being essential.
Artificial Intelligence Applications in English News Translation: Strategies and Research
Authors: Lin Jingjing
Published: August 2024

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly transforming the field of translation, especially in English news translation. This paper aims to explore the application strategies of AI in English news translation and its current research status. First, it introduces the basic concepts of AI and machine translation, reviews the development history of machine translation technology, and analyzes the unique requirements of news translation. Then, it discusses key application strategies of AI in news translation, including data collection and processing, model selection and training, translation quality assessment, and real-time translation technology. Additionally, the paper analyzes major challenges in AI applications, such as translation accuracy, cultural and contextual understanding, and data privacy and security, and proposes corresponding solutions. Finally, it explores future development trends in AI translation technology, including technological advancements, application expansion, and ethical and societal impacts. This paper aims to provide comprehensive references and in-depth insights for researchers in related fields.
A study on the Application of Virtual Reality Technology in Children's Rehabilitation Therapy
Authors: Yang Yulong , Li Xing
Published: August 2024

This article discusses the value of virtual reality (VR) technology in paediatric rehabilitation therapy, which can create immersive, interactive and imaginative virtual environments and provide children with safe and interesting therapeutic modalities to effectively improve their cognitive, motor, speech and emotional problems. The article analyses the application of VR technology in different scenarios, such as attention training, motor training, verbal expression training and emotion recognition training, and points out that the advantages of VR technology are to increase the interest of treatment, enhance the patient's participation, and achieve personalised treatment. However, VR technology also has challenges such as technical limitations, evaluation difficulties and high equipment costs. With the continuous development and improvement of the technology, VR technology is expected to overcome these challenges and play a greater role in the field of children's rehabilitation therapy, bringing hope for the rehabilitation of more children.
Research on Electrotechnics Teaching Based on BOPPPS Teaching Mode
Authors: Wang Luyao
Published: August 2024

Electrotechnics has the characteristics of strong abstraction and comprehensiveness. In the current teaching, many teachers have the problems of single teaching method and insufficient design of teaching links, and students' enthusiasm for classroom participation are also weak. This is due to the unclear role of teachers in the teaching process and the lack of timely and effective feedback from students in the learning process. In this paper, BOPPPS teaching mode is applied to the teaching of electrotechnics. It follows the student-centered principle and is designed based on constructivist learning theory. This teaching method is highly implementable and interactive. If teachers apply this new teaching method, they can make the teaching of electrical engineering more diversified, and the number of students' participation becomes more. This paper also combines the electrical engineering course with the BOPPPS teaching mode to analyze the strategy in stages in order to improve the teaching quality of the course.
Exploring the Musical Styles of Beethoven’s Middle Period through the Piano Sonata Op. 90
Authors: Wei Qingsha
Published: August 2024

Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op. 90 represents the pinnacle of his compositional achievements during his middle period, showcasing significant transformations and advancements in his musical style. This paper analyses the structure and technical features of Piano Sonata Op. 90, including its two-movement sonata, the treatment of thematic material, and the application of polyphonic techniques. These elements illustrate the stylistic evolution from Beethoven's middle to his late periods. A detailed musical analysis of Piano Sonata Op. 90 reveals how Beethoven integrated classical and Romantic elements within this work, thereby foreshadowing the technical and spiritual developments of his late period compositions. Furthermore, the paper discusses specific performance techniques essential for interpreting Piano Sonata Op. 90, providing practical guidance to enhance understanding and execution of this masterpiece.
Presentación
Authors: Torres Martínez Rubén , Ascensio Martínez Christian , Arancibia Gutiérrez Eliana
Published: August 2024

En el presente número se analizan diferentes temas relacionados con la Península de Yucatán, un contexto con particularidades y problemáticas específicas en lo concerniente a la cuestión ambiental, el desarrollo tecnocientífico, los procesos políticos, la cuestión urbana y rural, las dinámicas de producción, el desarrollo regional, la diversidad social y cultural, entre otros.
As lógicas da produção acadêmica de bolsistas de produtividade em pesquisa do CNPq da área de Sociologia
Authors: Oliveira Amurabi , Félix De Melo Marina , Pequeno Dos Santos Silva Mayres Lane , De Freitas Rodrigues Quemuel Baruque
Published: August 2024

O presente artigo analisa as diferentes formas de produção acadêmica e científica de 202 bolsistas de produtividade do CNPq da área de sociologia no Brasil. A análise técnica fundamenta-se em um estudo de perspectiva metodológica quantitativa que estabeleceu a criação de um indicador de produtividade acadêmica composto por 18 variáveis. O indicador criado é analisado paralelamente a diversas variáveis como gênero, região, internacionalização, tipo de bolsa, cargos de gestão ocupados etc. Como principais contribuições desta pesquisa podemos destacar as seguintes: a) visibilização das desigualdades regionais, de gênero e com relação às notas dos programas na distribuição das bolsas de produtividades; b) desvelamento dos fatores preponderantes no processo de hierarquização dos bolsistas da área de sociologia,nos quais a produção acadêmica chega a ser secundária.
Victimización, seguridad y justicia penal. Desafíos sociales, culturales e institucionales
Authors: Galván Vázquez Ismael , Reyes Sáenz Ziania
Published: August 2024

Victimización, seguridad y justicia penal. Desafíos sociales, culturales e institucionales
Racismo y comedia regional yucateca
Authors: Torres Martínez Rubén , Hau Uribe Isaías
Published: August 2024

En Yucatán el humor se ha desarrollado a la par que estereotipos y elementos culturales racistas, originados de la relación entre el teatro regional y la cultura indígena maya. Ello ha derivado en la reproducción de valores discriminatorios al interior de la sociedad yucateca. Todos los comediantes inmersos en el ámbito de la comedia regional yucateca acuden a elementos culturales de estereotipos y racismo. El presente trabajo pretende abordar el tema del racismo como un recurso fundamental en la comedia regional yucateca. Para ello, se toma el caso del personaje de la mestiza como producto estereotipado. El racismo se ha convertido, de manera sutil, en parte importante del humor yucateco, razón por la cual los mismos comediantes recurren a esa clase de chistes con tanta facilidad.
PHR1 como componente central en el balance entre la respuesta a la deficiencia de fosfato y la respuesta inmune en plantas
Authors: González-Coronel José Manuel , Coello Patricia
Published: August 2024

El fosfato (Pi) es esencial para el crecimiento de las plantas, pero su absorción es ineficiente debido a su limitada movilidad en el suelo y su conversión en formas insolubles. En respuesta a esta deficiencia, las plantas han desarrollado respuestas adaptativas conocidas como Respuestas a la Escasez de Fosfato (PSR), que implican adaptaciones fisiológicas y genéticas. La regulación genética de la PSR es fundamental, y el factor transcripcional PHR1 (Phosphate Starvation Response1) actúa como un modulador maestro que coordina múltiples vías de señalización. El control de la actividad de PHR1 ocurre a nivel post-traduccional mediante proteínas modificadoras de la subfamilia SPX. Adicionalmente, PHR1 es fosforilado en el residuo de S11 por cinasas de la familia SnRK1 y esta fosforilación tiene un efecto negativo en su actividad transcripcional. Se ha demostrado que PHR1 regula negativamente la expresión de diversos genes relacionados con la respuesta inmune, incluyendo a los que están involucrados en las vías del ácido jasmónico (JA) y del ácido salicílico (SA), que son cruciales en la defensa contra microorganismos que colonizan las raíces. Los estudios en comunidades microbianas sintéticas (SynCom) respaldan la idea de que las plantas establecen una respuesta funcional a la escasez del Pi gracias a la presencia de estos microorganismos. Para llevar a cabo esta función debe de existir un equilibrio entre la red de respuesta a la falta de nutrientes y la respuesta inmune que permite que estos organismos favorezcan la captación de nutrientes. Esta revisión destaca las características más importantes de PHR1, su papel en la estimulación de la respuesta a la falta del Pi y su capacidad de regular la expresión de genes implicados en la respuesta inmune. Los datos proporcionados ayudan a comprender que PHR1 representa un punto de convergencia que coordina e integra mecanismos de señalización para contender contra la falta del Pi, pero además regula la asociación con microorganismos que podrían ayudar en la captación del nutriente.
Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Therapeutic Probiotic Lactobacillus from Different Sources in Ernakulam-Kerala
Authors: Jumaila K.P. , Chitra A. Vijaya , Veettil Vajid Nettoor
Published: August 2024

This study aims to present knowledge on therapeutic potential bacteriocin producing bacterial strains. Samples (n=35) from diverse Ernakulam sources yielded 26 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates on De Man Rogosa Sharpe (MRS) medium. Among the isolates potent antimicrobial activity observed against known pathogens in one of the isolates from goat milk sample number 3, labelled as GO3. Microscopic and biochemical test revealed the isolate is Gram-positive rod, non-sporulating and resilience to pH and bile salts, with adaptability to gastric enzymes and surfactants. Genetic and physiological traits of the positive strains were confirmd by 16S rRNA technique. Blast analysis revealed that sequence of the strain GO3 from goat milk identified as Lactobacillus casei, exhibited antibiotic sensitivity, auto-aggregation, co-aggregation, and antibiofilm assays highlighted inhibitory properties as a promising therapeutic potential probiotic bacterium. LAB isolates can be further investigated at the genetic level to enhance their probiotic characteristics such as resistance and cellular adhesion. Additionally, the identification of gene responsible for expressing bacteriocins can be conducted on these isolates.
SCADA Systems in Oil and Gas: Driving Innovation and Efficiency in the Digital Age
Authors: Khisty Vishvesh H.
Published: August 2024

Abstract: In the oil and gas sector, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems have become a revolutionary force that are transforming operations throughout the whole value chain. This in-depth analysis looks at the development, design, and various uses of SCADA systems in the upstream, middle, and downstream domains. It projects that the global SCADA market for oil and gas will grow to $4.52 billion by 2026. Real-time well monitoring, production optimization, and remote operations are made possible by SCADA systems in upstream operations, which greatly increase output and efficiency. The goal of midstream applications is to increase pipeline efficiency and safety by using predictive maintenance, enhanced leak detection, and flow optimization. By streamlining quality assurance, energy management, and process control, SCADA systems can completely transform refinery operations. SCADA deployments are not without difficulties, though, including data management complications, cybersecurity threats, and legacy system interoperability. In addition to addressing these problems, the study looks at new developments that could improve SCADA capabilities, such as edge computing, digital twins, AI and machine learning integration, and 5G technology. According to the research, SCADA is essential for promoting efficiency, safety, and innovation in the oil and gas industry. Businesses that successfully integrate SCADA technologies while overcoming implementation obstacles will be best positioned to prosper in the complicated and fiercely competitive energy market.
Tourism and Its Environmental Impact on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Authors: Biswas Amrita
Published: August 2024

Abstract: This article explores the impact of tourism on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a pristine archipelago known for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems. With increasing tourist influx, the islands face environmental challenges that threaten their natural beauty and ecological balance. Though the tourism development in the islands is in its growing stage, yet the development may have adverse effects on the island’s ecosystem and the traditional culture.[1] The study examines the extent of tourism's impact, including pollution, habitat destruction, and pressure on local resources, and discusses sustainable tourism practices to mitigate these effects. The findings aim to inform policymakers, stakeholders, and the public about the importance of balancing tourism development with environmental conservation.
RESCATE VIRTUAL Y PUESTA EN VALOR DE LA MEMORIA DE LOS TESOROS HUMANOS VIVOS DE LA REGIÓN DE ÑUBLE
Authors: Leal Pino Cristián , Reyes Umanzor Lissette , Mora Donoso Marcela
Published: August 2024

Los Tesoros Humanos Vivos constituyen un valor cultural para la identidad de un pueblo, por lo cual es necesario su reconocimiento y rescate, lo que se ha transformado en una oportunidad para la academia y la Formación Inicial Docente. A partir de este escenario, se genera una experiencia pedagógica, con estudiantes de cuarto año de la carrera de Pedagogía en Historia y Geografía de la Universidad del Bío-Bío, en la asignatura de Historia Local, cuyo objetivo fue el rescate patrimonial configurado en una memoria virtual, mediante el diseño de una página web, para la puesta en valor de la memoria histórica de los tesoros humanos vivos, hombres y mujeres, del medio urbano y rural, con la finalidad de preservar la identidad cultural local. Considerando técnicas de investigación cualitativa se abordó la técnica de análisis de contenido de los componentes de la página web de los Tesoros de la Región de Ñuble, cuyos hallazgos relevan la importancia de visibilizar a los sujetos como actores culturales y las respectivas técnicas de oficios, como legado de conocimientos y habilidades transmitidas de generación en generación.
IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE LA FILOSOFÍA PARA NIÑOS EN LATINOAMÉRICA DESAFÍO Y AUSENCIA DE EXPLORACIÓN EN CHILE
Authors: Cardona Ruiz Paula
Published: August 2024

En 1978 llegó a Chile una práctica educativa que tiene como objetivo fortalecer en los estudiantes las habilidades de pensamiento crítico, creativo y cuidadoso, llamada Filosofía para Niños (FpN), nació de una preocupación por la ausencia de la filosofía en la educación tradicional. Una misionera de Maryknoll dio a conocer el programa en el país con el propósito de fomentar la democracia, la reflexión y el diálogo entre pares. Con el paso del tiempo se ha estado promoviendo esta práctica educativa en algunas universidades chilenas que tienen departamento de Filosofía y Humanidades, con el fin de lograr su implementación adecuadamente en diferentes instituciones educativas. Además, en Latinoamérica se han estado realizando adecuaciones del programa de FpN para implementarla a partir de situaciones contextualizadas del sujeto, aplicando su metodología tanto en el aula, como exterior a esta y se han dado a conocer resultados positivos de diferentes estudios que alientan a seguir explorando sus beneficios académicos, sociales e individuales.
Limits of Rights and Warranties in Criminal Procedures Caused by the State of Emergency – Estonian Experience from the War of Independence
Authors:   University of Tartu, Luts-Sootak Marju
Published: August 2024

The Provisional Government of the Republic of Estonia in November 1918 had barely begun to build up the statehood and its legal order, when Bolshevik Russia attacked Estonia. In this state of war, field courts were established as a form of extraordinary military justice. This article examines their legal framework, particularly the rules governing the court procedures. The practice of field courts was more repressive than what would have been allowed by the Military Justice Codes that were in force at the time. This repressive trend was further intensified by the individual actions of the Estonian military leadership, aiming to maintain order and security in the country.
Emergency Situations and Conceptions of Law
Authors:   University of Zagreb, Kresic Mario
Published: August 2024

Based on the insights of legal theorists, the author of the current article constructs three conceptions of law that influence the consideration of emergency situations. In this sense, realistic, legalistic and mixed conceptions can be distinguished. None of them is satisfactory because they do not include an explanation of some of the existing forms of extraordinary regimes, nor do they consider any specific way of legal reasoning on emergency situations in a specific type of order. The author proposes the elimination of these deficiencies through a clearer classification of emergency regimes and orders. Searching for solutions for the improvement of three conceptions in this way leads to a more comprehensive theory of emergency situations that has advantages over any separate conception. This theory also includes the fourth position for emergency situations characteristic of constitutionalised legal orders.
Granting Direct Claim Rights in Voluntary Liability Insurance to the Aggrieved Person in Estonian Insurance Practice: Via Insurance Contract Vs Claim Assignment
Authors:   Law Firm WIDEN, Luik Olavi-Juri , Lahe Janno ,   University of Tartu
Published: August 2024

In the Estonian Law of Obligations Act (LOA), the right of direct claim (actio directa) is guaranteed only if there is any obligatory liability insurance. In the case of voluntary liability insurance, the injured party has no direct claim against the insurer. In Estonian legal practice, the absence of a direct claim has been solved in two main ways: a) the policyholder and the insurer grant a direct claim to the injured party on the basis of an agreement between them, and b) by assignment of the claim. Both ways involve problems. Therefore, the article examines, inter alia, the pros and cons of a direct claim under the law.
Evaluation of a green methanol production system using the integration of water electrolysis and biomass gasification
Authors: Pei Yufeng , Wang Shusheng , Chen Xiaoxu , Lu Feng , Wang Shucheng
Published: August 2024

For a long time, the development of green shipping has been highly valued by countries and organizations. Biomass gasification-based green methanol is seen as a long-term alternative to conventional shipping fuel to reduce GHG emissions in the maritime sector. While the operational benefits of renewable methanol as a marine fuel are well-known, its cost and environmental performance depend largely on the production method. In this study, a green methanol production system based on the integration of biomass gasification and water electrolysis is proposed and evaluated via the parametric and thermodynamic analysis methods. The water electrolysis is used to increase the hydrogen content in syngas, thereby increasing the production of methanol. The results show that as the steam to carbon ratio increases, the mass-flow rate and the calorific value of product gas, the mole flow rate of methanol decreases. The enhancement of the H2/CO ratio can increase the mole fraction of H2, thereby increasing the methanol yield. The mole flow rate of methanol dramatically increases from 925.0 kmol per hours to 3725.2 kmol per hours. Additionally, the mole flow rate of methanol in the proposed system is 10776.0 kmol per hours, larger than the traditional system of 3603.4 kmol per hours. The carbon element conversion rate of the proposed system is 94.6%, higher than the 31.5% of the traditional system. This system can significantly provide an efficient green methanol production method for the shipping sector, while also helping to find a feasible solution for the consumption of renewable energy.
Comparación química entre tallos y hojas de Cupressus sempervirens l. ("Ciprés") de origen cubano, como antiinflamatorios.
Authors: Salas Olivet Eva , Chavelys López Torres  , González Dávila Bárbara
Published: August 2024

RESUME. Cupressus sempervirens Linneo (Ciprés), perteneciente a la familia botánica de las CUPRESSACEAE,  tiene gran importancia por presentar metabolitos con gran potencial terapéutico; nos trazamos el objetivo de comparar en tallos y hojas la caracterización química del ¨ Cupressus sempervirens L (Ciprés) ¨ cubano; como antiinflamatorio. Se evaluaron parámetros de calidad de las hojas y tallo: características organolépticas y por Infrarrojo cercano humedad residual, cenizas totales, proteína, fibra y almidón, la mayoría de los resultados obtenidos cumplen con las especificaciones descritas en las monografías oficiales, El Método de extracción realizado fue la Maceración, utilizando como menstruo etanol al 95%. Para el análisis físico-químico del extracto, se determinaron los parámetros siguientes: características organolépticas, densidad relativa, índice de refracción, pH y sólidos totales. Se estableció la composición química cualitativa de la planta mediante Tamizaje Fitoquímico; expresándose: aceites esenciales, grasas, alcaloides, triterpenoides y esteroides, resinas, azúcares reductores, saponinas, flavonoides, compuestos fenólicos, mucílagos y principios amargo y por cromatografía líquida de alta resolución; sugiere que posiblemente los compuestos que presentaron tiempo de retención en tallos de 15,2 y 15,9 minutos y los de tiempo de retención en hojas de 15,2 y 16,0 minutos, respectivamente, sean dos compuestos que representen al mismo tipo de metabolitos, en cada caso, producido por la planta en cada parte del vegetal; por separado. Se muestran compuestos presentes en hojas que no aparecen en tallos y viceversa. Se determinó la actividad antiinflamatorio por el Método de Edema Auricular del extracto etanólico el cual mostró el resultados esperado para la especie.
Métodos de sintonía de controlador PID para un motor K90-T2
Authors: Pérez Rivera Randy
Published: August 2024

El presente artículo aborda diferentes métodos de sintonía y autosintonía de controladores PID. Este análisis se realiza mediante la formalización y simulación de cada uno de los métodos de cada fabricante, que van desde métodos tan antiguos como el de Ziegler-Nichols hasta métodos propios de cada de uno de los fabricantes. Se realiza la simulación de estos métodos utilizando el asistente matemático Matlab® con dos sistemas de segundo orden obtenidos a partir de señales pseudo-aelatoria multinivel. Como resultado fundamental, se presentan las variadas respuestas que se obtuvieron en la simulación, destacando la buena estabilidad presentada en las respuestas por métodos como el de Aström-Hagglünd.