bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Öğretmen Adaylarının Eğitim İnançları
Authors: Tuncer Murat , Yılmaz Ömer
Published: November 2024

Bu araştırmada öğretmen adayların eğitim inançları araştırılmıştır. Tarama modeline göre yürütülen araştırmaya Fırat, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım ve Harran Üniversitesinde öğrenim görmekte olan 339 öğretmen adayı katılmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak Eğitim İnançları Ölçeği kullanılmış, veri toplama aracının uygulanması suretiyle toplanan veriler ölçeğin boyutları ve geneli açısından grup ortalamalarına dönüştürülmüş ve çeşitli bağımsız değişkenler açısından karşılaştırılmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre öğretmen adayları en çok varoluşçu, en az ise esasici felsefeyi benimsemektedirler. Öğretmen adaylarının Esasici felsefeyi diğer felsefelere göre daha az benimsedikleri ve bu algılarının oldukça değişken olduğu gözlenmiştir. Öğretmen adaylarının eğitim inançları veri toplama aracının çeşitli boyutlarında cinsiyete, öğrenim görülen üniversite ve bölüme göre anlamlı biçimde farklılaşmaktadır. Buna karşın eğitim inançları mesleki yeterlik algısına göre anlamlı biçimde farklılaşmamaktadır. Öğretmen adaylarının ilerlemeci, varoluşçu ve yeniden kurmacı felsefe boyutlarındaki görüşleri oldukça yüksek, daimici felsefe boyutuna yönelik görüşler ise düşük ortalamalara sahiptir. 2000’li yıllardan itibaren uygulanan öğretim programları ve öğretmen adaylarının bu programları hedefleyerek yetiştirildiği değerlendirildiğinde en azından daimici felsefe boyutundaki görüş ortalamalarının esasici felsefeye benzer şekilde düşük olması beklenmektedir. Ortaya çıkan bu olgusunun nedensellik bağlamında değerlendirilmesi gerekmektedir.
Entre aromas, sabores e odores: é a ciência por dentro dos mercados e feiras
Authors: Paima Wendy Dayane da Silva , Tananta Luiz Manuel Pacaio , Lemos Radamés Gonçalves de
Published: November 2024

Esta pesquisa nos leva a compreender como os saberes sobre ciência, conhecimento científico e saberes populares circulam nas feiras e no mercado municipal do município de Benjamin Constant - AM. Os objetivos desta pesquisa consistiu em analisar as narrativas dos sujeitos que trabalham e circulam nestes espaços não escolares, visando a possibilidades de entender como a ciência se faz presente em outros espaços. A metodologia empregada neste estudo, se desenvolveu por meio de uma pesquisa qualitativa, por intermédio de entrevistas semiestruturadas e pesquisa participante, em uma abordagem pós-crítica em educação e saúde. Os resultados apontaram como os saberes locais, científicos ou não, circulam entre os sujeitos, destacando como o conhecimento científico transversaliza com os saberes locais e o contexto de aprendizagem no processo de interpretação da realidade em ciências em espaços não escolares.
LA GESTIÓN DE LA DEUDA PÚBLICA EN MÉXICO: IMPACTO EN EL DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO SOSTENIBLE Y ESTRATEGIAS PARA LA SUSTENTABILIDAD FISCAL (2000-2022)
Authors: Castañeda Carlos Felipe Castro , Alvarez Ricardo Gomez , Rivas Laura Talina Rivera , Cadena Paula Villalpando
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio es investigar que una adecuada gestión de la deuda pública es esencial para el desarrollo económico sostenible de México, con el objetivo de examinar la relación entre la deuda pública y el crecimiento económico del país durante el período 2000-2022.
 
Marco Teórico: En la presente investigación se abordan los conceptos fundamentales, comenzando con la deuda pública y su gestión; seguido de la importancia de la política fiscal; y, finalmente, se explora la sostenibilidad fiscal.
 
Método: Se realizó una investigación cuantifica, descriptiva y correlacional, se emplearon datos secundarios de un periodo de 23 años, utilizando el indicador denominado la sustentabilidad de la deuda pública, con los indicadores del crecimiento económico siendo: la inflación, el tipo de cambio y los ingresos fiscales.
 
Resultados: La información fue recopilada, procesada e interpreta por el SPSS versión 27, teniendo como principales resultados una relación relevante y negativa entre la deuda pública y el crecimiento económico de México, lo que sugiere que un incremento en la deuda pública puede tener un impacto negativo en el desarrollo económico sostenible del país, además de abordar la sustentabilidad de la deuda pública para garantizar un crecimiento económico sostenido y una estabilidad fiscal a largo plazo.
 
Implicaciones de la investigación: los resultados obtenidos son relevantes para la formulación de políticas fiscales y económicas. Dentro de los hallazgos se suguiere un aumento en la deuda puede obstucalizar el desarrollo sostenible de un país, de ahí la importancia de una gesión rigurosa de la deuda públca desatacando la sostebibilidad.
 
Originalidad/valor: Este estudio aporta un marco analítico útil para los responsables de la política fiscal, se evidencia indicadores claves para la estabilidad económica en México.
Czynności policyjne w sprawach o przestępstwo kradzieży w świetle badań
Authors: Mądrzejowski Wiesław , Rudzki Łukasz , Buchholz Marcin
Published: November 2024

Kradzieże są najczęściej występującą formą przestępczości przeciwko mieniu, a efektywność ich wykrywania istotnie wpływa na społeczne poczucie bezpieczeństwa. Przeprowadzone badania wskazują, że w sprawach o kradzieże policjanci wykorzystują szereg bardzo różnych czynności, uzależniając ich zastosowanie od wstępnej oceny formy popełnionego przestępstwa. Dobór czynności powinien być ukierunkowany na ustalenie sprawcy oraz zebranie materiału dowodowego pozwalającego na stwierdzenie, czy czyn popełniony przez sprawcę wyczerpuje znamiona przestępstwa z art. 278 kodeksu karnego. W zależności od jednostki prowadzącej postępowanie, preferowane są przede wszystkim przesłuchania świadków, szczegółowe oględziny miejsca zdarzenia i zabezpieczenie śladów czy zabezpieczenie oraz analiza zapisu monitoringu. Zwraca uwagę stosunkowo rzadkie wykorzystywanie danych zawartych w policyjnych bazach danych oraz informacji uzyskanych w ramach czynności operacyjno-rozpoznawczych. W tej sytuacji wskazane jest podjęcie próby opracowania i zastosowania algorytmu czynności, jakie powinny zostać wykonane przez policjantów w sprawach dotyczących poszczególnych form kradzieży. Może to wpłynąć na pełniejsze zastosowanie wszystkich dostępnych źródeł informacji i poprawić jakość zebranego materiału dowodowego oraz zmniejszyć liczbę błędów popełnianych w trakcie postępowania.ResumenEl robo es la forma más común de delito contra la propiedad y la eficacia de su detección tiene un impacto significativo en la sensación de seguridad del público. Las investigaciones realizadas indican que en los casos de robo los agentes de policía recurren a una serie de actividades muy diferentes, dependiendo su aplicación de una evaluación inicial de la forma del delito cometido. La selección de las actividades debe ir encaminada a determinar la persona del autor y a recoger pruebas que permitan determinar si el acto cometido por el autor cumple los requisitos previos de un delito con arreglo al artículo 278 del Código Penal. Dependiendo de la unidad que lleve a cabo las actuaciones, se da preferencia en primer lugar al interrogatorio de testigos, a la inspección detallada del lugar del delito y a la obtención de rastros o a la obtención y análisis de grabaciones de vídeovigilancia. Se llama la atención sobre el uso relativamente escaso de los datos incluidos en las bases de datos policiales y sobre la utilización de la información obtenida en el marco de las actividades operativas y exploratorias. En esta situación, parece aconsejable intentar desarrollar y aplicar un algoritmo de actividades que deberían realizarse en los casos relativos a formas particulares de robo, lo que podría dar lugar a un uso más completo de todas las fuentes de información disponibles y de la calidad de las pruebas recogidas, así como a la reducción del número de errores cometidos durante los procedimientos.
Price-setting factors or revealed preferences? How to understand the results of hedonic models and hedonic indices of the housing rental market that base on listings data?
Authors: Hebdzyński Michał
Published: November 2024

The problematic access to housing rental market transactional data forces the use of alternative sources. Using the observations of transactions and listings of apartments for rent located in Poznań, it was checked whether the fruits of hedonic models based on listings data may be treated as a proxy of consumers’ revealed preferences. Moreover, the study answered whether listings and transactions- -based hedonic rent indices show the same dynamics. Observing listings and transactions of the same apartments, it was concluded that the estimated determinants of listed rents may be considered a proxy of revealed preferences. Similarly, the listings-based hedonic rent indices proved to reflect well the dynamics indicated by market transactions. However, it is not the difference between the height of the listed and transacted rents that proved to be problematic in hedonic modelling, but the inequality of the quality structure of the analysed data types.
JUROS COMPOSTOS E OS OBSTÁCULOS EPISTEMOLÓGICOS: ANÁLISE DAS IDEIAS DOS ALUNOS DO 3.º ANO DO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Lima Andrews Balbino , da Silva José Roberto , Rufino Maria Aparecida da Silva
Published: November 2024

O ensino da Matemática Financeira (MF) e da Educação Financeira (EF) são importantes na Educação Básica, pois possibilitam que os alunos desenvolvam habilidades para analisar criticamente as situações financeiras vivenciadas em seu quotidiano. Este estudo, que decorre de um trabalho monográfico realizado para obtenção do certificado de Especialista em Ensino de Matemática, visa identificar se na compreensão acerca das respostas as cinco situações propostas para 10 estudantes do 3.º ano do Ensino Médio sobre Juros Compostos (JC), em termos de consumo consciente no âmbito da EF, existem obstáculos epistemológicos como preconiza Bachelard. A abordagem qualitativa se mostrou mais adequada e o interesse em interpretar a compreensão desses estudantes para entender os limites entre o fenômeno e o contexto levou a opção pela pesquisa ação. Assim, identificou-se que as compreensões apresentadas sobre JC podem ser caracterizadas como obstáculo verbal e conhecimento pragmático e que por isso dificultam a tomada de decisões acerca de administrar suas finanças como a escolha da maneira mais vantajosa de efetuar pagamentos, de fazer compras, ou outras situações que envolvam dinheiro ao longo de suas vidas.
PRESSUPOSTOS TEÓRICO-PRÁTICOS DE LEITURA DO PONTO DE VISTA DA LINGUÍSTICA TEXTUAL
Authors: Neves Éderson Pereira , de Carvalho Maria de Lourdes Guimarães
Published: November 2024

This work is justified by the understanding that, nowadays, students live immersed in digital culture and, therefore, the teacher needs to develop practices that involve them in an interactive process that aims at the formation of critical and participatory subjects. The interest is to present theoretical and methodological assumptions to support activities of comprehensive and interpretative reading of texts, in the classroom of the final years of elementary school. Its general objective is to provide the understanding of the discursive genre short story, in an autonomous and critical way, appropriating necessary and sufficient resources for the oral and written production of this genre and specifics, in addition to identifying the context of production and circulation, as well as the themes and textual characteristics of the discursive genre short story, recognizing the uses of the language according to the communicative situation and using them appropriately in the teaching and learning of reading. Theoretically, it is based on the principles of Textual Linguistics, and Discourse Analysis and on the assumptions of reading according to the National Common Curricular Base. It is a purposeful investigative activity with a qualitative design. As for the method, it is bibliographical. As a result, in addition to the theoretical contributions, it presents a practical activity, through a didactic sequence, for the reading of the short story "Uma galinha" by Clarice Lispector.
INTERNAÇÕES HOSPITALARES POR CONDIÇÕES SENSÍVEIS À ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA EM SERGIPE - BRASIL: UM ESTUDO ECOLÓGICO
Authors: Justo Cátia Maria , Goes Marco Aurélio de Oliveira , Nedel Fúlvio Borges , Bastos Kleyton de Andrade
Published: November 2024

A taxa de Internação por Condições Sensíveis à Atenção Primária é um indicador de efetividade desse nível de atenção do sistema de saúde. O objetivo deste estudo é descrever o comportamento das Internações por Condições Sensíveis à Atenção Primária de Saúde em Sergipe, no período de 2008 a 2017. Trata-se de um estudo ecológico, de tendência temporal. Os dados foram extraídos das Autorizações de Internação Hospitalar do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do Sistema Único de Saúde. Analisam-se taxas padronizadas por método indireto e proporções de internações. Dois modelos explicativos foram testados para a análise de tendência e regressão binomial negativa em face da grande sobredispersão observada.  Ocorreram 608.083 internações não-obstétricas, 125.497 casos de Internações por Condições Sensíveis à Atenção Primária (20,6%), taxa bruta global de 5,6 admissões por mil habitantes (5,7 no sexo masculino e 5,8 no feminino). A tendência descreveu uma curva em U, decrescente no período de 2008 a 2011, com pouca oscilação de 2011 a 2014, ascendente de 2014 a 2017. A taxa foi consideravelmente maior nos homens a partir dos 70 anos de idade. Em todo o período as causas mais frequentes foram: gastrenterites (15,6%) infecção do rim e trato urinário (9,4%), asma (9,2%), insuficiência cardíaca (8,8%), cerebrovasculares (8,1%), diabetes mellitus (7,2%).  A melhora que vinha se observando na efetividade da atenção primária é descontinuada e as internações voltam a se elevar, chegando ao fim do período com valores próximos ao do início. Políticas públicas que fortaleceram a Atenção Primária podem ter contribuído para o melhor desempenho do indicador.
A Comparative Analysis of Medical IoT Device Attacks Using Machine Learning Models
Authors: Mohsin Mubashir , Jony Akinul Islam
Published: November 2024

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is revolutionizing healthcare by providing remarkable possibilities for remote patient monitoring, instantaneous data analysis, and customized healthcare delivery. However, the widespread use of interconnected medical devices has exposed vulnerabilities to cyber threats, posing significant challenges to the security, privacy, and accessibility of healthcare data and services. The CICIoMT2024 dataset is a crucial resource in IoMT security, offering a wide range of cyber-attacks targeting IoMT devices. This paper uses data balancing techniques like SMOTE and advanced machine learning (ML) models to analyze cyber threats on IoMT devices, aiming to improve healthcare system safety by identifying and mitigating cyberattacks. By conducting extensive experiments, the paper has determined the most effective ML models for three different levels of classification of the dataset: binary, multiclass, and multitype. Employing ML techniques like AdaBoost, Random Forest, kNN, and XGBoost proves to be extremely powerful in accurately categorizing various types of attacks. This study emphasizes the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures in IoMT ecosystems, as well as the effectiveness of ML techniques in protecting healthcare systems from evolving cyber threats.
A Relational Database Model with Probability Intervals for Uncertain Set-Valued Attributes
Authors: Nguyen Hoa , Tran Thi Nhi
Published: November 2024

Although the conventional relational database model  is very useful for modeling, designing and implementing large-scale systems, it is limited for expressing and dealing with uncertain and imprecise information. In this paper, we introduce a new relational database model whose relational attributes may take a set of values associated with a probability interval for representing and handling uncertain and imprecise information in practice. To build the new database model, we use three key methods: (1) Extended probabilistic values of set data types are proposed for representing uncertain set-valued attributes; (2) The probabilistic interpretations of binary relations on sets are defined for computing the uncertain degree of relations on set values of relational attributes; and (3) The combination strategies of probability intervals are employed for manipulating uncertain data relations. Then, fundamental concepts as schemas, probabilistic relations, probabilistic relational database, the selection operation and uncertain and imprecise information queries are defined coherently and consistently for the new model.
Optimization of HPLC Conditions for Analysis of Paracetamol in Jamu Pegal Linu in Pasar Besar Malang City Using Response Surface Methodology-Box-Behnken Design (RSM-BBD)
Authors: Laffael Kevin Immanuel  , Putri Anggita Rosiana , Bachtiar Rifai Pratita Ihsan
Published: November 2024

Based on the Indonesian Ministry of Health Regulation No.7 in 2012, herbal medicine is disallowed to contain synthetic chemicals or isolated products with medicinal properties. However, from the findings of BPOM, there are still many herbal medicine producers who add medicinal chemicals to herbal medicine, one of which is the addition of paracetamol in jamu pegal linu. This study aimed to obtain optimum HPLC conditions for the analysis of paracetamol in jamu pegal linu using the Response Surface Methodology-Box-Behnken Design, ensure the HPLC method has met the validation parameters, and determine the presence and levels of paracetamol contained in jamu pegal linu sold in Pasar Besar, Malang City. HPLC conditions that were optimized were the percentage of methanol mobile phase in water, flow rate, and column temperature. The HPLC condition optimization results were obtained at a percentage of methanol mobile phase in water of 34.4%, mobile phase flow rate of 1 mL/min, and column temperature of 30°C. Analysis of paracetamol content of paracetamol in jamu pegal using HPLC and method validation with test parameters including selectivity (λmax 245 nm; paracetamol retention time ± 2.6 minutes; resolution ± 2.5), linearity (r2 = 0.9984), LOD (2.44 ppm), LOQ (7.40 ppm), accuracy (97-102%), and precision (0.26-0.69%). The analysis of paracetamol content in the three samples of jamu pegal linu analyzed showed that negative for paracetamol and fulfilled the regulation of the Indonesian Ministry of Health Regulation No.7 in 2012.
Evaluating Single and Multi-Server Exponential Queuing Models: A Case Study of Access Bank PLC in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Daramola Kolawole , Abubakar Yahaya  , Umar Kabir Abdullahi
Published: November 2024

Queuing takes place when the number of individuals waiting in line surpasses the system's maximum capacity, occurring when the line extends beyond the available servers. The banking sector in Nigeria is facing challenges related to prolonged queues, adversely impacting the nation's economic growth. This issue results in customer dissatisfaction thereby hindering productivity and complicating patronage. Also, there is an economic loss to each person while remaining in the queue, which makes it essential to minimize, if not eliminate, the challenges of long queues in Nigerians banking system. This article assesses both single and multi-server exponential queuing models. Primary data was collected through direct observation and personal interviews, recording inter-arrival times and service durations from customer service unit of Access Bank Plc, Anyigba Kogi State. Performance indicators for both single and multi-server queuing models, such as utilization factor, average queue length, average system length, average queue waiting time, and average system waiting time, were computed and analyzed. The result revealed that the (M/M/S) :(FCFS/∞/∞) model outperforms the (M/M/1): (FCFS/∞/∞) model by minimizing customer waiting time from approximately 2.0 minutes to 0.03 minutes. This shows that introducing more servers reduces the workload per server, potentially attracting more customers. The analysis also indicates that for an optimal balance between service level and total cost, adopting the (M/M/4) :(FCFS/∞/∞) model is recommended, as it results in a lower cost of N 9,104.99 compared to N 10,793.43.
Supporting Patients of Age-related Macular Degeneration in Malaysia using Mobile Application enabled with Object and Text Recognition
Authors: Fung Han Ping
Published: November 2024

Patients contracting Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) disease cannot properly recognize objects or text through their central vision.  After literature reviewed, there is still lack of empirical study how lightweight mobile application, operates without Internet but with object and text recognition capability can help Malaysian AMD patients to see better.  This research developed a simple yet useful mobile application using Kotlin Programming and Android Studio with object and text recognition capability to generate audio speech for patients to perceive and understand better.  The application yields average precision (mAP) of 42% for object recognition and 83% for text recognition.  Despite lower mAP for object recognition, through Unit and Usability Testing conducted on AMD patients, the test results met the requirements and the application successfully supported them to have a better grasp of their surroundings.  This research contributed a small step in relieving Malaysian AMD patients to see better and live more independently. Limitations and future improvements were also provided.
Efficacy of Microencapsulated Diets on the Quality Performance of Larval and Postlarval Stages of Penaeus vannamei
Authors: Kola Suneetha , Padmavathi P. , Chatla Darwin
Published: November 2024

The present study assessed the impact of three different commercial microencapsulated diets (MEDs) on the quality performance of larval and post-larval stages of Pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) by evaluating six key quality indicators. The results showed that at PL10 – mean survival percentage ranged from 59.67 ± 2.33 to 62.00 ± 3.21%; average body length varied from 9.11 ± 0.22 to 9.68 ± 0.23mm; size variation (CV) ranged from 4.07 ± 0.52 to 4.53 ± 0.65%; salinity stress test ranged from 90.11 ± 1.22 to 92.67 ± 3.18%, formalin stress from 93.00 ± 2.52 to 95.39 ± 1.73%, and swimming rate from 83.00 ± 3.51 to 85.00 ± 3.79%. Significant improvements were observed in all quality parameters measured in the hatchery for both larvae and post-larvae fed with MEDs. These findings suggest that the use of microencapsulation technology can enhance the nutritional value and bioavailability of feed, thereby improving survival and growth outcomes and providing insights into stage-specific nutritional vulnerabilities during the hatchery phase in P. vannamei.
Magnification: The game changer in dentistry
Authors: Chauhan Sachin , Chauhan Radha , Bhasin Prashant , Bhasin Meenu
Published: November 2024

During dental examinations and treatments, many dentists are using magnification to improve their vision. The dental operating microscope serves as the most effective tool for this purpose, enhancing the quality, longevity, and outcome of clinical work. This review will explore the latest research and data on the importance of magnification devices in dentistry, including diagnostic methods, treatment options and ergonomics in specialities such as restorative dentistry, endodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics. This review aims to provide insights into the optimal magnification for different clinical situations, the specific benefits of dental operating microscopes for each dental branch, and their limitations.
Strategic insights of telehealth platforms and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis of Amazon's clinical endeavors
Authors: Grewal Harpreet , Dhillon Gagandeep , Buddhavarapu Venkata , Verma Ram Kishun , Munjal Ripudaman Singh , Sharma Pranjal , Sidhu Gurmanpreet , Kashyap Rahul , Surani Salim
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

The adoption of telehealth services surged after the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, revolutionizing traditional healthcare delivery models. Amazon Clinic's recent nationwide launch marks a significant milestone in this trend. This study aims to offer a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis of Amazon Clinic and compare its features with leading virtual healthcare platforms.

AIM

To evaluate Amazon Clinic's telehealth services through a SWOT analysis and compare its features with other leading virtual healthcare platforms.

METHODS

The initial search terms included were, amazon clinic odds ratio (OR) amwell OR Teladoc OR Walmart virtual health service OR CVS minute clinic OR CirrusMD OR brightside health, from 2000 to 2023. This search yielded 111 articles, from which duplicates were removed, and unrelated titles were filtered out. Eight articles were retained for a final review, including comparative studies, usability research, retrospective analyses, observational studies, and review articles. The data was organized and analyzed using Rayyan software and summarized in a table and PRISMA flowcharts.

RESULTS

The review included eight articles focusing on various aspects of telehealth. Comparative studies highlighted differences between Teladoc and traditional physician offices, noting lower diagnostic imaging orders and antibiotic prescriptions for Teladoc. User demographics for Teladoc showed younger, less engaged patients. Usability studies emphasized the importance of website design for telemedicine adoption. Tele-mental health platforms like Brightside showed superior outcomes in treating depression compared to traditional methods. Telemedicine for specialized fields like skin reconstruction demonstrated cost efficiency and reduced waiting times. The SWOT analysis identified Amazon Clinic's strengths, such as its vast consumer base and transparent pricing, and weaknesses like the lack of pediatric care. Opportunities included potential partnerships and service expansions, while threats involved competition and regulatory challenges.

CONCLUSION

Amazon Clinic's entry into the telehealth sector represents a significant development with various strengths and opportunities. However, it faces challenges from established healthcare providers and regulatory landscapes. The future success of Amazon Clinic will depend on strategic collaborations, addressing service gaps, and navigating competition and regulations. Telemedicine's impact will hinge on its ability to effectively leverage these opportunities and overcome inherent challenges in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
Comparative efficacy of hyperbaric bupivacaine vs hyperbaric ropivacaine in spinal anesthesia for cesarean section: A meta-analysis
Authors: Anand Rishi , Nag Deb Sanjay , Patel Roushan , Sharma Prashant , Uppalapati Vamsi Krishna , Singh Umesh Kumar
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Intrathecal bupivacaine is the traditional anesthetic drug used in spinal anesthesia for caesarean sections (CSs), but ropivacaine has emerged as a potential alternative. This meta-analysis compares the efficacy and safety of intrathecal hyperbaric bupivacaine vs hyperbaric ropivacaine for cesarean sections.

AIM

To systematically evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of intrathecal hyperbaric bupivacaine and hyperbaric ropivacaine for spinal anesthesia in CSs.

METHODS

A thorough search of electronic databases was carried out to find pertinent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing intrathecal hyperbaric ropivacaine and hyperbaric bupivacaine during CSs. PubMed, Cochrane database, Google Scholar, and Scopus were searched, and papers from January 2000 to January 2024 were deemed eligible and filtered using predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Studies were assessed for methodological quality, and data were extracted for time to adequate anesthesia (sensory and motor blockade), duration of sensory and motor block, hemodynamic changes and side effect profile. The standardized mean difference with 95%CI was used for continuous data. Dichotomous variables were assessed using the Mantel-Haenszel test and the random effect model to compute the odds ratio.

RESULTS

Total 8 RCTs were selected from a pool of 119 search results for meta-analysis. The meta-analysis evaluated pooled effect sizes and assessed heterogeneity among the studies. The primary objective was to compare key outcomes to identify any significant variances in efficacy and safety profiles between two local anesthetics. The analysis revealed that the difference in the onset of sensory blockade between the two local anesthetics was statistically insignificant (P = 0.1586). However, the onset of motor blockade appeared to be faster with bupivacaine (P = 0.03589). Additionally, the regression of sensory and motor blockade occurred earlier in the ropivacaine group. Furthermore, the duration of the first analgesic effect was shorter with a significance level of P < 0.05. Regarding side effects profile, including hypotension, nausea, and shivering, the study did not observe any significant differences between the two groups.

CONCLUSION

This meta-analysis offers insights into the effectiveness and safety of hyperbaric bupivacaine vs ropivacaine for cesarean sections. Hyperbaric ropivacaine had a comparable safety profile and faster regression of sensory and motor blockade than hyperbaric bupivacaine, perhaps aiding early mobilization of parturient and facilitating mother-child bonding. Choosing ropivacaine may offer benefits beyond efficacy for cesarean section patients and short surgical procedures.
Literaturcomics
Authors: Aust Robin-M.
Published: November 2024

Der Comic hybridisiert Text und Bild, der Literaturcomic wiederum hybridisiert Literatur und Comic. Die Zeiten sind längst vorbei, in denen Adaptionen im Comic – wenn überhaupt – geradezu belächelt, als bloße kindgerechte Einstiegshilfe in die 'echte' (Text-)Literatur betrachtet wurden: Zu groß, divers und kreativ ist das Angebot an Comics, die literarische Texte zu ihrer Grundlage machen, ohne sie schlicht zu übernehmen oder zu bebildern. Dieser Band betrachtet das mediale Spannungsfeld zwischen Textliteratur und der 'neunten Kunst' (Scott McCloud) und reflektiert über die ganz unterschiedlichen Erzählverfahren sowie die teils radikal divergenten Poetiken, die ihnen zugrunde liegen. Dabei werden das vielgestaltige Spektrum deutschsprachiger Literaturcomics und die ablesbaren Tendenzen und Präferenzen in den Blick genommen: Die in den letzten knapp zehn Jahren auf den Markt gebrachten Literaturcomics bieten einen reichen Fundus an unterschiedlichsten Adaptions-, Inszenierungs- und Erzählstrategien. Dies gilt für kaum einen deutschsprachigen Autor so sehr wie für Franz Kafka, insbesondere die 'Verwandlungen der Verwandlung' bieten der Literaturcomic-Analyse ihrerseits ein höchst lebendiges Biotop. Denn Kafkas vielleicht bekanntester Erzählung sind besonders viele Adaptionen gewidmet.
Perspective Chapter: Social Media through Digital Humanities – Why Not Educate the Non-Engineering Students?
Authors: Rahaman Valiur , Ahmad Bhat Rayees , Singh Barkha
Published: November 2024

The chapter presents a qualitative study of considering Digital humanities (DH) as a domain that explores the intersection of humanities, digital/AI technology, all forms of media, and its impact on society at large. DH has expanded since the 1990s, focusing on fundamental research paradigms and methodologies in various academic domains. Additionally, it focuses on understanding social media, its changing forms, and its role in e-democratic expression and innovation. The chapter aims to develop arguments for how it is important to understand DH as an explorer of multiliteracies (constituted of knowledge-based skills to live in a digital society), and multimedia, a computer-based genre of communication that combines multiple media into an interactive whole. Without comprehensive adoption of multiliteracies and multimedia, Mark Bauerlein, an English Professor, suggests that digital illiteracy is increased due to technological advancements and that students should practice works without technology and return to “chalk and blackboard” methods. The chapter criticizes his proposal and provides a concept of “social media or education through digital humanities” as a solution to multiliteracies, by justifying that the future of combining digital humanities and social media is a postdigital media I called DH media (defined as the latest form of media), that demands reformulation of designing curricular, teaching, and learning practices. DH media facilitates multiliteracy pedagogy for multiple social media spaces, digital citizenship, digital society, and digital globalization. To evaluate how DH media facilitates learning about these issues, the chapter conceptualizes four phases of digital illiteracy: unlettered phase, unlearned phase, nescient phase, and nood phase; and discusses how Media (social/communication/creative, or art) needs Teaching Digital Humanities (TDH) for bridging the gap, divide, and chasm in teaching the non-engineering students to equip them with imperatives to navigate all the digital intersectionality of life. The chapter, hence, encourages researchers to explore DH as a new solution for all the phases of digital illiteracy prevalent in digital globalization and develop suitable users of contemporary social media.
High-Resolution Computational Optics on Remote Sensing
Authors: Ge Jingjing , Zheng Guoxian
Published: November 2024

With the continuous development of optical imaging technology and the growing demand for remote sensing applications, cross-scale high-resolution optical technology has been widely used in the field of remote sensing. In order to obtain more detailed information on the target, domestic and foreign researchers have carried out relevant research in different technical directions. In this paper, through the technical classification of remote sensing imaging, a representative aerospace optical remote sensing high-resolution imaging optical imaging system is introduced. It focuses on monomer structure, block expandable imaging, optical interference synthesis aperture imaging, diffraction main mirror imaging, optical synthetic aperture and other technologies. It provides a new development idea for the development of high-resolution optical remote sensing loads on the ground.
#emergencymedicine: A TikTok Content Analysis of Emergency Medicine-related Content
Authors: Stolly Madison , Wilt Erika , Gembreska Nathan , Nawras Mohamad , Moore Emily , Walker Kelly , Hercher Rhonda , Moussa Mohamad
Published: November 2024

Background: TikTok has rapidly become one of the most extensively downloaded and used social media platforms worldwide. Our focus on emergency medicine (EM)-related content on TikTok is to identify what speciﬁc video characteristics result in higher degrees of audience engagement, deﬁned in this study as a total of video likes, comments, and shares. Methods: Five second-year medical students using newly created TikTok accounts independently downloaded the ﬁrst 100 videos to appear using the hashtag #emergencymedicine. The videos were reviewed for 52 variables. We performed a multiple linear regression analysis to examine the relationship between the variables and video engagement. Results: Of the examined videos, 45.8% (222/484) were produced by physicians (MD or DO). Approximately half, 50.0% (242/484), had an educational component, while 55.4% (268/484) of videos were judged to have an entertainment component. Preliminary ﬁndings indicate that among TikTok videos featuring #emergencymedicine, a statistically signiﬁcant positive correlation exists between video engagement and the presence of a healthcare identiﬁer, (ie, individuals wearing white coats or scrubs). No signiﬁcant correlation was observed between video engagement and video creators’ self-identiﬁcation as a healthcare professional, use of entertainment, or use of education. A notable negative correlation was identiﬁed between video engagement and the inclusion of music. Conclusion: We identiﬁed qualities associated with negative and positive correlation with video engagement. For the 100 videos, only healthcare attire, such as wearing a white coat or scrubs, showed a signiﬁcant positive correlation with engagement, while those with background music showed a negative correlation. Our study offers insight into how EM professionals can effectively use characteristics associated with higher engagement rates to relay information to a wider audience on TikTok.
Beirut Port Blast: Use of Electronic Health Record System During a Mass Casualty Event
Authors: Hitti Eveline , Hadid Dima , Saliba Miriam , Sadek Zouhair , Jabbour Rima , Antoun Rula , El Sayed Mazen
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Emergency departments (ED) play a central role in deﬁning the effectiveness and quality of the overall hospital’s mass casualty incident (MCI) response. The use of electronic health records (EHR) in hospital settings has been rapidly growing globally. There is, however, a paucity of literature on the use and performance of EHR during MCIs. Methods: In this study we aimed to describe EHR use, as well as the challenges and lessons learnt in response to the 2020 explosion in the Port of Beirut, Lebanon, during which the hospital received over 360 casualties. Results: Information technology support, reducing EHR system restrictions, cross-function training, focus on registration and patient identiﬁcation, patient ﬂow and tracking, mobility and bedside access, and alternate sites of care are all important areas to focus on during emergency/disaster response planning. Conclusion: Innovative solutions that help address logistical challenges for different aspects of the disaster response are needed.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Schwannoma of the Nasal Tip: A Case Report
Authors: Hemmati Mahdi , Daghighi Mohammad-Hossein , Nahaie Mehrdad , Yazdani Nia Iman , Esmaeili Heidarali
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Schwannomas are typically benign tumors with a low likelihood of becoming malignant. Approximately 4% of schwannomas occur in the nasal passages, leading to gradual enlargement, cosmetic issues, and sensory disturbances. Common symptoms include nasal congestion and headaches. Nasal tip schwannomas are particularly rare, with only a few cases documented. This report presents a case of nasal tip schwannoma, detailing the symptoms, diagnostic process, and treatment provided. Case Presentation: A 14-year-old girl was referred for evaluation of a nasal lump that altered the appearance of her nose. She reported mild pain and numbness in the nasal area. Upon examination, a mobile lump was identified beneath the skin and inside the nasal cavity, with no other abnormalities noted. Preoperative imaging revealed a well-defined soft tissue mass without infiltration into surrounding structures. During an open rhinoplasty procedure, 17 nodules were excised to correct nasal deviation. Pathology confirmed a benign schwannoma. The surgery was successful, and after nine months, the patient maintained a stable nasal appearance and reported symptom relief. No complications or recurrences were observed, preserving the aesthetic outcome. Conclusions: Nasal tip schwannoma is an uncommon condition that is diagnosed through imaging studies and confirmed by histopathology. Accurate diagnosis requires careful review of the patient’s medical history, a thorough physical examination, and relevant diagnostic tests. This comprehensive approach is essential for timely and precise diagnosis of rare nasal conditions, including differential diagnoses such as hemangioma.
Особенности выражения значения инструментальности в английском и ингушском языках
Authors: Х.Р. Мерешкова , З.И. Мерешкова , М.Б. Сагова
Published: November 2024

статья посвящена вопросам контрастивного изучения механизмов актуализации семантической категории инструментальности в английском и ингушском языках. Разносистемность английского и ингушского языков позволяет обнаружить и наглядно продемонстрировать разнообразие средств выражения семантических отношений в идентичных речевых ситуациях. Инструментальность рассматривается как универсальный грамматический концепт, который получает особое выражение в различных языках и содержит в своей основе такие семантические роли как орудие, инструмент, средство и способ. В статье проведен анализ конструкций английского языка с предлогами with и by, в которых реализовано значение инструментальности, в сопоставлении с конструкциями с формами союзного падежа в ингушском языке с точки зрения их формальной и семантической структур, что позволило определить закономерности, обусловливающие взаимоотношения между эксплицитными и имплицитными способами выражения значений. Описаны основные языковые средства, реализующие инструментальную семантику в английском и ингушском языках и определено их место в структуре функционально-семантических полей инструментальности. В ходе исследования также рассмотрены глаголы с инкорпорированным значением инструментальности и возможности контекстуальной реализации этого значения.

the article is devoted to the contrastive study of the mechanisms of expressing the meaning of instrumentality in the English and Ingush languages. The different systems of English and Ingush languages ​​allow to detect and clearly demonstrate the diversity of means of expression of semantic relations in identical speech situations. Instrumentality is considered as a universal grammatical concept, which has its own special expression in different languages and includes such semantic roles as tool, instrument, means and method. The article analyzes constructions of the English language with the prepositions with and by, which implement the meaning of instrumentality, in comparison with constructions with union case forms in the Ingush language from the position of their formal and semantic structures, which made it possible to determine the patterns of relationship between explicit and implicit ways of expressing meanings. The main linguistic means implementing instrumental semantics in English and Ingush languages are described and their place in the structure of functional and semantic fields of instrumentality is determined. The study also examined verbs with an incorporated meaning of instrumentality and the possibilities of contextual realization of this meaning.
Роль искусственного интеллекта в искусстве XXI века
Authors: Н.Л. Богомазова
Published: November 2024

в мире цифровой культуры XXI века мы уверено можем говорить о таком явлении как цифровое искусство и роли искусственного интеллекта в создании произведений живописи, литературы, скульптуры, архитектуры и т.д. Заря эры компьютерного искусства – 50 гг. XX века: визуальные художники Manfred Mohr, Vera Molna положили начало экспериментам с компьютерной графикой. Современное искусство невозможно сегодня представить без цифровых технологий – компьютер стал инструментом реализации творческих идей человека. Феномен цифровое искусство, в первую очередь, предполагает появление новых инструментов и технологий для творческого процесса. Генеративное искусство – умение человека использовать новые инструменты, определенный способ самовыражения и адаптации. Искусство XXI века находится на пересечении цифровых технологий и творчества человека. Произведения нейросети представляют собой массовую культуру, а не элитарное искусство, и мы надеемся, что искусственный интеллект никогда не превзойдет человеческий гений, а будет служить исключительно для оптимизации в области работы социокультурных учреждений и реализации креативных идей.

in the world of digital culture of the XXI century, we can confidently talk about such a phenomenon as digital art and the role of artificial intelligence in the creation of works of painting, literature, sculpture, architecture, etc. The dawn of the era of computer art is the 50s of the XX century: visual artists Manfred Mohr, Vera Molna initiated experiments with computer graphics. It is impossible to imagine modern art today without digital technologies – the computer has become a tool for implementing creative ideas of a person. The phenomenon of digital art, first of all, involves the emergence of new tools and technologies for the creative process. Generative art is a person’s ability to use new tools, a certain way of self–expression and adaptation. The art of the 21st century is at the intersection of digital technologies and human creativity. The works of the neural network represent mass culture, not elite art, and we hope that artificial intelligence will never surpass human genius, but will serve exclusively for optimization in the field of socio-cultural institutions and the implementation of creative ideas.
Energy consumption of ICT
Authors:   Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, Ross Aimee , Christie Lorna
Published: November 2024

Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including data centres, communication networks and user devices, accounted for an estimated 4-6% of global electricity use in 2020. Increasing demand for ICT is expected to lead to an increase in global ICT energy use over the next decade. Experts have highlighted ongoing improvements in the energy efficiency of the technology. However, there is limited evidence on the energy use of ICT, and a significant degree of uncertainty in existing estimates. This POSTnote summarises estimates of the energy used across the ICT sector and trends that may affect it. It discusses developments in energy efficiency and issues related to energy reporting and standards.
The Influence of Digital Literacy of Educators Based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Learning Effectiveness and Educator Performance
Authors: Wulandari Hodijah , Sutarto Joko , Ahmadi Farid
Published: November 2024

This study examines the effect of digital literacy of educators based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on learning effectiveness and educator performance in the Non-Formal Education Unit of the Learning Activity Center (SKB) in Pekalongan Prefecture. This research is quantitative causal research. With a population of 132 educators and a sample of 101 educators using a simple random sampling, data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed descriptively and simple linear regression. The findings indicated that the digital literacy of AI-based educators positively and significantly influenced learning effectiveness (59.1%) and educator performances (54%), with a significance value of 0.000 <0.005. The research conclusion emphasizes the importance of improving digital literacy through training and collaboration and the need for support from agencies and the government in providing access to technology and adequate infrastructure. Future investigations will examine additional independent variables that could impact educational outcomes.
Analysis Of Cisanggarung River Flood In Sidaresmi Village, Pabedilan District, Cirebon Regency Using Hec-Ras Software
Authors: Prasetyo Dimas , Fachrie Algadry Mochamad Aby , Nurdiyanto Nurdiyanto
Published: November 2024

The eastern part of Cirebon Regency is an area that is prone to flooding because it is included in the Cisanggarung Watershed (DAS). The Cisanggarung watershed area has a high level of flood vulnerability, with the flood-prone area reaching around 3,479 hectares. This study aims to analyze flooding in Sidaresmi Village by employing the HSS Nakayasu method to calculate the flood discharge levels. This approach facilitates the estimation of peak flood discharges for a range of return periods, including Q2 or 2-year, Q5 or 5-year, Q10 or 10-year, Q25 or 25-year, Q-50 or 50-year, Q100 or 100-year. Subsequently, these discharge values are utilized in flood modeling conducted with HEC-RAS software. The modeling results using HEC-RAS software show that the Cisanggarung River in Sidaresmi Village does not have sufficient capacity to accommodate the flood discharge that occurs. With flood discharges exceeding the river's capacity, the risk of overflowing water becomes very high, which can result in flooding in surrounding areas. These findings highlight the importance of mitigation measures, such as river infrastructure improvements, to reduce the impact of flooding in the area.