bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Developmental delay and epilepsy
Authors: Bednarek Nathalie , Motte Jacques
Published: March 2024

Developmental delay can be associated with epilepsy. Epilepsy might be either the cause of the delay of acquisitions (epileptogenic encephalopathy) or only one additional manifestation, the consequence of the underlying neurological pathology (encephalopathy with epilepsy); it is therefore not the only factor responsible for delay. Within the framework of encephalopathies with epilepsy a rigorous diagnosis is necessary with, in particular a cutaneous examination (neuro‐cutaneous syndromes), a precise clinical examination (anoxo‐ischaemic sequelae of the perinatal period), an EEG, a cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as the search for associated abnomalities (cardiac, renal…). There are also epileptogenic encephalopathies such as age‐related syndromes: Hemiconvulsions‐Hemiplegia‐Epilepsy syndrome; Rasmussen's syndrome; Dravet's syndrome; myoclono‐astatic epilepsy (Doose). Age at onset and type of seizures, as well as ictal and interictal EEG finding provide valuable hints for a specific diagnosis, while other investigation are usually not contributive. Developmental delay and epilepsy are frequently associated. One of the first steps to diagnosis consists in trying to establish the eventual causal role of the epilepsy. Answering this question may prove to be of primary importance for the choice of a therapeutic strategy and/or further etiological investigations.
Epilepsy and neurodegenerative diseases in adults: a clinical review
Authors: Vercueil Laurent
Published: March 2024

Neurodegenerative disorders in adults are progressively recognized as one of the major causes of epilepsy. Improved health care, resulting in increased longevity, will unavoidably lead to an increase of epilepsy cases in the elderly. For example, in Alzheimer's disease, almost 10% of the patients present with seizures, eventually necessitating an antiepileptic treatment. We review available data on epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of the epilepsies when associated with major neurodegenerative disorders. Controlled, prospective studies are lacking.
The concept of the epileptogenic zone: a modern look at Penfield and Jasper's views on the role of interictal spikes
Authors: Palmini Andre
Published: March 2024

In modern times, the determination of the epileptogenic zone demands a sophisticated combination of neurophysiological and neuroimaging tools. Historically however, the concept of the epileptogenic zone was based on and has evolved from the recording of interictal spikes, both in the scalp electroencephalogram (EEG) and, particularly, in the acute electrocorticogram (ECoG). Because the role of interictal spikes is still not always clear in the decision‐making process of epilepsy surgery, the relevance of these spikes in the definition of the epileptogenic zone is reviewed here, starting with the pioneering work of the Montreal school.
A case of auditory auras: application of general principles to define and localize the epileptogenic zone
Authors: Gupta Ajay
Published: March 2024

An illustrative case of auditory aura and complex partial seizures is presented to highlight challenges in the accurate localization of the epileptogenic zone. Application and interpretation of various diagnostic tools is discussed in this case using the North American approach to the localization of the epileptogenic zone. Whenever possible, the differences and similarities between the North American and the French/Italian approach for the localization of the epileptogenic zone are discussed.
Epileptic seizures in the pediatric intensive care unit setting
Authors: Valencia Ignacio , Lozano Germán , Kothare Sanjeev V. , Melvin Joseph J. , Khurana Divya S. , Hardison H. Huntley , Yum Sabrina S. , Legido Agustín
Published: March 2024

Purpose

The clinical features of seizures occurring in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) setting are not well characterized. Adult ICU studies reveal an incidence of seizures ranging from 0.8% to 3.3%, with vascular, metabolic abnormalities, and drug withdrawal being the most common etiologies. The objective of this study is to investigate the clinical characteristics of seizures in children admitted to the PICU at our institution.

Methods

We performed a retrospective review of all patients with diagnoses of seizures or epilepsy, admitted to our PICU from 2002 to 2004. Of 6,820 admissions, 32 patients, aged one month to 19 years had seizures in the PICU.

Results

The incidence of seizures was 0.5%. Developmental delay or mental retardation was present in 37% of patients. Seizures were generalized in 26 (81%), and focal in 6 (19%); 34% had status epilepticus. The etiology of seizures was epilepsy in 11 (34%). Seizures that do not meet the diagnosis of epilepsy were diagnosed in 21 (66%) including post‐craniotomy in five (23%), febrile seizures in three (14%), encephalitis in three (14%), and hydrocephalus in three (14%). Thirty‐one patients (97%) were initially treated with either lorazepam or fosphenytoin.

Conclusions

Seizures in PICU have different clinical characteristics from those in adults. Recognizing the common seizure etiologies in PICU is likely to lead to a more prompt and effective treatment. Antiepileptic drug prophylaxis may be useful in post‐craniotomy patients. A neurological consultation and EEG evaluation are of the utmost importance to help rule in or out epileptic disorders in the PICU.
Epileptic nystagmus
Authors: Bekdik Pinar , Sener Ufuk , Asan Irem Fatma , Ozcelik Murat , Zorlu Yasar
Published: March 2024

Epileptic nystagmus is a rare, ictal phenomenon characterized by rapid, repetitive eye movements caused by epileptic activity. We report on a patient with cryptogenic focal epilepsy who presented a long‐lasting (>30mn) episode of left head and eyes deviation and left‐beating nystagmus not crossing the midline. Interictal EEG showed right temporal abnormalities.
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Success Stories of Non-ABM Accountancy Graduates
Authors: Magadan Christine S. , General Leowel A. , Negrido Throy Y. , Sumicad Jr. Eligen H.
Published: March 2024

The study aimed to explore the experiences and journeys of non-ABM students who pursued a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy program and eventually became successful Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Following Polkinghorne's (1998) Narrative Mode of Analysis, a qualitative narrative inquiry approach was employed. Three participants were purposively selected based on the criteria of being non-ABM senior high school graduates, having completed a BS Accountancy program, and currently holding a CPA license. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured face-to-face and phone interviews. The interviews explored the participants' motivations for choosing the accountancy program, their college experiences, challenges faced, preparations for the CPA licensure examination, and insights gained throughout their journeys. The study revealed that while the participants initially struggled due to a lack of background knowledge in accounting, they eventually adapted and succeeded through determination, hard work, and perseverance. The findings highlight the importance of passion, commitment, and proper guidance in achieving academic and professional goals, even when facing challenges stemming from misalignment between pre-university education and chosen career paths.
Re-examining the Representation of the Land in Hosea 4-11 in Light of Sacred Space
Authors: Rembold Stefanie
Published: March 2024

This article reconsiders the role of land in the YHWH-Israel relationship in Hos 4-11, a text which reworks positive notions of land-gift, inheritance, homeland-as the land becomes associated with Israel's iniquitous actions and distorted values. To achieve this, the study explores how land is represented as a sacred space in the text and how sacred space is subject to the actions, ideas and perceptions of the people who inhabit the land. The study employs a synchronic, social-scientific approach and conducts a thematic analysis of the text, focusing on the interconnections of sacred space's moderators-holiness, cultural memory and covenantal exchange-and their place in the land's deconstruction and reconstruction. Considering these relational modes, the study shows that the representation of the land is reflected in the text's movements from deconstruction to reconstruction, which suggests that the state of the YHWH-Israel relationship is interlaced with the physical landscape.
Численный метод оценки влияния параметров элементов электрической цепи на её режимы работы
Authors: Савёлов Николай Семенович , Лебедев Иван Сергеевич , Алехин Андрей Дмитриевич , Пашковский Александр Владимирович , Кужеков Станислав Лукьянович
Published: March 2024

Рассмотрена проблема ускоренного анализа влияния изменения параметров элементов электрических цепей на токи и напряжения. Представлены линейные электрические цепи в режиме постоянного или переменного тока. Целью выполненных исследований является существенное сокращение числа арифметических операций, необходимых для повторного анализа электрической цепи как после малых, так и после больших изменений параметров её элементов. В качестве основы предложенного численного метода оценки влияния изменения параметров элементов на токи и напряжения цепи использована новая модификация метода исключения Гаусса для решения систем линейных алгебраический уравнений. Значительное сокращение вычислительных затрат обеспечено эффективным использованием разреженности матрицы коэффициентов системы уравнений, описывающей цепь. Предложенные алгоритмы обеспечили вычисление измененного значения тока и напряжения каждого элемента цепи, соответствующего каждому измененному значению параметра любого элемента цепи при использовании двух скалярных операций умножения или деления. При выполнении повторных анализов режимов работы для предложенного метода характерно тем, что погрешности вычислений не накапливаются при неограниченном увеличении числа повторных анализов режима работы цепи. Метод реализован на языке программирования С++. Проведенные вычислительные эксперименты подтвердили эффективность предложенного метода, весьма малую погрешность результатов расчётов и факт отсутствия накопления погрешности при неограниченном числе изменений параметров элементов.
Методика выбора распределительных трансформаторов с учетом взаимосвязи их параметров с величиной и характером нагрузки объекта электроснабжения
Authors: Костинский Сергей Сергеевич
Published: March 2024

Выполнены исследования, связанные с разработкой новой методики оценки энергоэффективности передачи электроэнергии силовыми трансформаторами, эксплуатируемыми в распределительных электрических сетях, позволяющей устранить выявленные недостатки общепринятой формулы для расчета коэффициента полезного действия. Для реализации предлагаемой методики расчета коэффициента полезного действия силовых трехфазных двухобмоточных трансформаторов использована схема замещения модуля «двухобмоточный трансформатор – нагрузка», причем для силового трансформатора использована Т-образная схема замещения, отличающаяся использованием условно-постоянных коэффициентов и учитывающая взаимосвязь параметров трансформатора с величиной и характером нагрузки. Разработанная методика учитывает особенности нагрузки объекта электроснабжения, т.к. выражение для расчета представлено в виде функции двух переменных: активного и индуктивного, приведенных к обмотке высокого напряжения, сопротивлений нагрузки. Это обеспечивает выбор трансформатора с максимальной экономической энергоэффективностью электроснабжения из ограниченного множества силовых трансформаторов.
Percepção e satisfação corporal de estudantes universitários vegetarianos
Authors: Guimarães Liliane Lupe , Vieira Débora Silva Dias de Freitas , Pereira Jéssica Gomes , Rodrigues Carla Juliane Martins , Mendes Danielle Castelo de Carvalho , Da Silva Thainara Daiane Mafra , Viana Sabrina Daniela Lopes
Published: March 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: A percepção e satisfação corporal têm sido amplamente estudadas em diversos públicos, principalmente em estudantes universitários; porém, existem poucas investigações com vegetarianos, sendo assim, torna-se necessário avaliar se o padrão alimentar vegetariano está relacionado com os fenômenos inerentes à imagem corporal. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a percepção e a satisfação corporal entre estudantes universitários vegetarianos. MÉTODO: Trata-se de um estudo transversal com 123 participantes, no qual foram aplicados o Questionário de Imagem Corporal - BSQ (Body Shape Questionnaire) e a Escala de Silhuetas de Stunkard. RESULTADOS: Os dados mostraram que 86,2% dos participantes eram eutróficos (IMC=22,4±3,3), sendo o score obtido no BSQ foi de 84,6 pontos (±36,0) correspondente à leve insatisfação com a imagem corporal. Cerca de 82,1% dos estudantes se mostravam insatisfeitos com a silhueta, dentre estes, 61,4% desejavam diminuí-la. CONCLUSÃO: O padrão alimentar (ovolactovegetariano, lactovegetariano, vegetariano estrito e vegano) não se relacionou com a insatisfação corporal, mas sim o desejo de ter silhuetas magras que são valorizadas pelo padrão de beleza vigente.
THE EFFECT OF ESSENTIAL OIL ON FIBER MORPHOLOGY AND SURFACE PROPERTIES IN COAXIAL NANOFIBERS
Authors: Pala Avcı Nursema , Aral Yılmaz Nebahat , Nergis Fatma Banu
Published: March 2024

In this study, core-shell nanofibers were produced by using hydrophilic polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) polymer in the core and hydrophobic poly(e-caprolactone) (PCL) polymer in the shell. Essential oil added nanofiber structures were developed by adding thyme oil (TEO) and borage oil (BO) in the PVP core part by using Triton X 100 (TX-100) as the surfactant. 8% PVP-8% PCL nanofibers were produced by adding TEO, BO and a 1:1 volume/volume mixture of these two (TEO:BO) to the PVP solution. Addition of essential oil and surfactant to the solutions resulted in different conductivity and viscosity values. SEM images were analyzed and it was observed that nanofiber diameters increased when essential oil and surfactant were added to the core of the coaxial nanofibers. Pristine, TEO-added, TEO:BO added and BO-added nanofibers were calculated as 145 ± 66, 233 ± 150, 245 ± 165 and 300 ± 124 nm, respectively. Besides, water contact angle measurements showed that TX-100 and essential oil additives caused high hydrophilization of nanofiber by changing the hydrophobic nature of PCL. While the contact angle of the 8% PVP-8% PCL sample without additives were 98°, the contact angle of the oil and surfactant containing samples were measured as 0°. In conclusion, it was observed that the nanofiber morphology and surface properties changed when different essential oils and surfactant were added to the core-shell nanofibers.
Drosophila melanogaster inoculation with Bd v1
Authors: S Katz Tatum , Byer Alyssa , not provided renwei
Published: March 2024

Methods to inoculate D. melanogaster with Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. For manuscript Drosophila melanogasteris a possible vector ofBatrachochytrium dendrobatidis under review at PLOS One.
Substitution von Trinkwasser
Authors: Schramm Engelbert
Published: March 2024

Aufbauend auf Neumessungen zu den Kennzahlen des Arbeitsblatts W 410 und anderen empirischen Arbeiten werden methodische Zugänge vorgestellt, die für die Ermittlungen von Potenzialen zur häuslichen Trinkwassersubstitution verwendet werden können; aus der Diskussion von sich zeigenden Limitationen ergibt sich Forschungs- und Entwicklungsbedarf sowohl im Bereich der genaueren Ermittlung innerhäuslicher Tagesverbräuche als insbesondere auch der Außennutzungen, wo neben die nur bedingt über bundesweite Durchschnitte ermittelbare Bewässerung andere Nutzungen wie Gartenpools treten können.
Is the Young Precariat a Problem of Modern Democracy? A Case Study of Poland
Authors: Czuba Michał , Muster Rafał
Published: March 2024

This article addresses the issue of the role and importance of the young precariat for the functioning of the democratic system. Based on scenario planning, it presents three possible directions for the development of democracy in the context of meeting the needs of the young precariat. The first scenario assumes a continuation of the measures applied so far by democratic governments towards young precarious people related to social policy and the low representation of the young generation in politics. The second involves a move away from democracy towards non-democratic systems, where the needs of precarious people are irrelevant. The third assumes a new approach among democratic governments to the needs of young precarious workers and the shaping of new social policies, as well as the creation of incentives for young precarious workers to be more widely involved in these policies. The empirical context for these considerations is an attempt to determine the possibility of the occurrence of each of these scenarios in Polish conditions, based on the results of qualitative studies conducted via asynchronous interviews with representatives of the young Polish precariat. The research relates to Poland and takes into account the characteristics of the Polish precariat. The article uses a mixed research methodology, combining different methods for solving research problems, including collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting quantitative and qualitative data.
Geopolitical aspects of Russian national security
Authors: Tonkikh Vladimir A. , Perepelitsyn Alexander V.
Published: March 2024

The paper examines the transition of Russian foreign policy from a geopolitical orientation towards the countries of the West towards the East, understood not only as a geographical, but, above all, as a geopolitical factor. The reorientation of Russian foreign policy is an important feature of Russia’s national security.
Scientific narrative as a factor of intensification of communicative relations of the «science — society» system
Authors: Pogozhina Natalia N.
Published: March 2024

The article offers an analysis of communicative interaction in the modern academic field — among individual researchers, research teams and groups in conditions of high competition against the background of exponential growth of publication activity and digitalization of communications both within the professional community and taking into account the strengthening and transparency of interactions with the public. The author puts forward a working hypothesis, according to which it is the narrative attribute in the representation of the results of scientific research that can contain a reserve for evolutionary success within the framework of the systemic nature of communication and have a high potential for the formation of stable links between subsystems of science and other public actors, such as non-professional external observers.
Social synergetics as a post-non-classical methodology in the study of socio-political order
Authors: Sulimin Alexander N.
Published: March 2024

The subject of the research is the conceptual foundations of the sociosynergetic methodology for the study of the socio-political order. The author examines the ideas of G. Haken, who proposed a synergetic methodology for studying social systems. The paper argues that the subject of social synergetics are such nonlinear categories as order, chaos, bifurcation, attractor, dissipative structures, which can be successfully used to study the formation of socio-political order.
Non-institutional model of social sciences and humanities: to the question of import of pedagogical technologies
Authors: Shalagina Gulnara E.
Published: March 2024

In postmodern reality the methods of production and transmission of scientific knowledge are being transformed: along with the academic model of the social sciences and humanities, there are also non-institutional channels of humanities, which are characterized by their own ways of intellectual dialogue, pedagogical techniques and technologies. In the period of sociocultural transformation and complex challenges, it is important for academic humanists to import technologies and methods accumulated in the field of non-institutional humanities.
God from the machine 2.0: biblical narrative as a metalanguage for discussing machine ethics
Authors: Nechaeva Ekaterina A.
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to theoretical models in which the biblical narrative becomes a means of conceptualizing the actions of technological objects. Based on the works of Russian and foreign philosophers, it is shown what the specifics of the discursive formulation of the problems of machine ethics, understood as a subject, are. The focus is not on the formulation of the problem of artificial intelligence ethics per se or the possibility of solving it, but on the very method of discursive formulation, or the way of talking about it, by incorporating biblical plots, motifs, and images as mechanisms for understanding this problem. The subject of the study is the heuristic potential of the biblical metanarrative in the structure of statements about artificial intelligence. It is demonstrated that the heuristic potential of the biblical metanarrative in the study of AI problems is related to the production of distinctions. It is revealed which new systems of basic distinctions can be constructed using this method of discursive design. It is shown what changes are observed in the discourse about algorithmic technologies. Possible reasons for the activation of biblical discourse in addressing the problems of artificial intelligence are identified.
Healthcare Value Chain and the Impact of Analytics & BI
Authors:   Belmont University, Bedeley Rudolph ,   Univeristy of North Carolina at GreensboroFollow, Iyer Lakshmi
Published: March 2024

This study aims to investigate how the existing healthcare value chain system has significantly been impacted as a result of the increasing adoption and implementation of analytics and business intelligence (A&BI) capabilities. Given the increasing interest and investment in A&BI, it is important to have a good understanding of what A&BI capabilities healthcare organizations are utilizing to enhance value. Based on extensive search of the literature and a follow-up case study of a large regional hospital, it was found that the existing healthcare value chain (HCVC) framework is outdated and no longer effective. We therefore revised and updated the existing framework to meet the current needs of modern healthcare practices. Moreover, A&BI applications currently being deployed in healthcare organizations were identified and mapped onto the revised framework. The study contributes by illustrating how healthcare organizations currently utilize or should be using A&BI capabilities to enable them close the quality gaps.
The values of the modern university community (Ukrainian universities in war time)
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Korobko Marharyta
Published: March 2024

The last few years have become a challenge for all of humanity. And universities are not the exception. Questions about reforming the modern university education and changing the university community were on the agenda even before the COVID-19 pandemic, but with the need of the distance learning, these questions have become especially acute. How should the modern university look like? To be a platform for providing educational services? Keep the classic Humboldt research university model? What should be the values of the modern university community? Today in Ukraine, the value aspect is fixed in the official documents of universities and scientific institutes, and the observance of academic integrity is regulated by the legislation of Ukraine A university should educate, provoke critical thinking and inspire students to take responsibility for their own life and its activities, be a responsible citizen. With the beginning of a full-scale war in Ukraine, these questions took on an even more bitter flavor, and the very possibility of learning became a huge value. The purpose of the article is to study the values of the university community in modern conditions of uncertainty and crises. The university during the war is the center that helps all its employees, teachers and students to feel part of the community, to receive psychological help, to believe in victory. And after the victory, it will be necessary to think about further modernization and reformation of education. Today, for all Ukrainians, the most important value is our life and freedom, but as professionals in the field of education, we must not forget that the basic values of the academic community are academic freedom and academic integrity. And even in difficult times of war we must not lose faith and hope that if we preserve our basic professional values now, after victory we will be able to rebuild a strong university community that will be not worse, but one of the best in the world.
Muscular strength, balance, and functionality in post-COVID-19 patients: An observational case-control protocol
Authors: Oliveira Gomes Nadia , Da Silva Junior Jose Carlos , Dos Santos Mendes Felipe Augusto , Coutinho Jean Carlos , Z Maldaner Vinicius , Da Silva Almeida Isabella , Quagliotti Durigan João Luiz , França Bernardelli Cipriano Graziella , Cipriano Jr Gerson
Published: March 2024

Background: Persistent and systemic impairments have been reported in individuals recovering from COVID-19, including balance and muscle strength dysfunctions. However, the implications for static and dynamic Balance and their potential associations with muscle strength and functional assessments in patients with severe disease during the acute phase remain poorly understood in the existing scientific literature. Objectives: This study evaluates static and dynamic balance, lower limb muscle strength, and physical capacity in post COVID volunteers who experienced severe and critical forms of the disease. Additionally, it seeks to identify potential correlations between functional outcomes and demographic characteristics. Methods: This observational case-control study will enroll individuals who had experienced severe and critical forms of COVID-19 during the acute phase of the illness. Static Balance will be assessed using a Portable Baropodometry and Stabilometry platform, while dynamic Balance will be evaluated through the MiniBest Test. Muscle strength will be measured by Isometric Quadriceps Muscle Strength during contraction of knee extension, flexion, and physical capacity utilizing the 1-minute Sit-to-Stand Test (1MST). Hypothesis: We hypothesize that Long COVID volunteers who endured severe and critical forms of the disease during the acute phase will exhibit: 1)Impaired static and dynamic Balance compared to a control group of individuals without a history of COVID-19, as evidenced by significantly different scores on Baropodometry and Stabilometry assessments, as well as the MiniBest Test. 2)Reduced lower limb muscle strength compared to the control group. 3) Decreased physical capacity as assessed by the 1-minute Sit-to-Stand Test (1MST) when compared to individuals without a history of COVID-19. 4) Possible associations between demographic characteristics (age, gender, and physical activity level) and the observed functional outcomes. We anticipate that these findings will contribute to a better understanding of the long-term effects of severe and critical COVID-19 on Balance, muscle strength, and physical capacity.
Internet shutdown as a theoretical problem of political science, or what we do (not) understand about network protest mobilization
Authors: Akhremenko A.S.
Published: March 2024

The influence of Internet communication on “street” protest activity is the focus of this paper. In recent years, there has been some stagnation in this area of research: a shortage of breakthroughs that would indicate new research directions or at least significantly strengthen the empirical foundation of the already established hypotheses. The paradox is that when considering the impact of the global network on political behavior, the network aspect itself, reflecting the structural characteristics of information exchange, remains on the far periphery of the research field. In this work, we try to partially fill this gap by proposing a set of concepts that, on the one hand, are “rooted” in network analysis, and on the other, reflect the important properties of the interaction of individuals within the framework of online and offline political mobilization. The simultaneous focus on the configuration of networks and the dynamics of participation also determines the approach to building such a theory - formal modeling. A key feature of the model's design is the identification of two structures in the overall communication system: core (strong offline ties) and augmented (core network plus online connections). The constructed model made it possible to strictly define the key concept - the network mobilization capacity, and to test the hypotheses built on its basis. Computational experiments show that the ratio of mobilization capacities of core and augmented networks is a strong predictor of the effect of Internet shutdown. Although specific features of the structure and dynamics of networks, such as the activation of “broker” nodes, are of great importance, the paper also discusses the prospects for empirical operationalization of the concepts proposed by the author.
Detrás de la pantalla: Investigando la Adicción a Redes Sociales y el Estrés como factores explicativos de la Distracción por Teléfonos Inteligentes en jóvenes y adultos
Authors: Centella Centeno Daniel Martin , Vidal Arias José André , Arcata Maquera Elvis Joel , Huamani Huallpa Vicky Libia
Published: March 2024

El propósito de este estudio es evaluar el ajuste del modelo que relaciona la distracción por el uso de teléfonos inteligentes con la adicción a las redes sociales y el estrés en jóvenes y adultos del departamento de Tacna en el año 2024. La investigación adopta un diseño experimental y cuenta con una muestra de 100 participantes de Tacna, seleccionados mediante un muestreo no probabilístico. Los resultados obtenidos revelan un X2/gl de 15.01, un CFI de 0.993, un TLI de 0.990, un RMSEA de 0.376, un SRMR de 0.053 y un PNFI de 0.767. En conclusión, se evidencia que el modelo de ajuste que relaciona la distracción por teléfonos inteligentes con la adicción a las redes sociales y el estrés en jóvenes no alcanza índices adecuados de bondad de ajuste.
Análisis preliminar de un modelo explicativo de la ideación suicida en trabajadores de la salud: Influencia de la ansiedad y la depresión
Authors: Pacompía-Medina Elizabeth Zúñico , Morales Avendaño Cristian Patricio , Vizcarra Rojas Hilda Leticia Del Carmen
Published: March 2024

Investigaciones recientes resaltan el aumento alarmante de la conducta suicida a nivel mundial. En el contexto peruano, el incremento en los casos de suicidio y la falta de herramientas de detección basadas en evidencia constituyen un desafío significativo. La identificación temprana de la ideación suicida resulta crucial para prevenir el suicidio, y es fundamental contar con herramientas que permitan realizar interpretaciones sólidas e inferencias a partir de los datos obtenidos. El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar un modelo explicativo para la ideación suicida en relación con la depresión y la ansiedad. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 86 profesionales de la salud que trabajaron durante el año 2023, seleccionados mediante un método de muestreo de bola de nieve y criterios de inclusión. Se encontró que la ideación suicida está influenciada por la ansiedad y la depresión en el personal de salud. Además, se observó una influencia significativa de las puntuaciones del IFIS en la depresión (β=0.63; p=0,041), mientras que en este estudio no se encontró una influencia significativa en la ansiedad (β=0.17; p=0,041), con un tamaño de efecto notable. En conclusión, se determina que el modelo basado en la ansiedad y la depresión en relación con la ideación suicida es óptimo.
An Introduction to Statistics for Librarians (Part Three): An Introduction to Statistical Tests
Authors: Bakker Caitlin
Published: March 2024

In the previous two columns, types of data, central tendency and distribution were discussed. This installment will build upon that content and explore various statistical tests. Three scenarios are introduced to illustrate how tests can be selected based on the type of data, the number of groups, and the distribution of the data. The column discusses interpreting test results, including challenges around establishing causation and the potential overreliance on p-values.
PERAGÓN LÓPEZ, C. E. (coord.) (2023). Educación lectora. La literatura Infantil y Juvenil en el aula. Valencia: Tirant Humanidades, 166 páginas, ISBN 978-84-19376-00-8
Authors: Sampedro Pascual Simón
Published: March 2024

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On tau-discrete modules
Authors: Nişancı Türkmen Burcu , Türkmen Ergül
Published: March 2024

An R-module M is said to be (quasi) τ-discrete if M is τ-lifting and has the property (D_2) (respectively, has the property (D_3)), where τ is a preradical in R-mod. It is shown that: (1) direct summands of a (quasi) τ-discrete module are (quasi) τ-discrete; (2) a projective module M is τ-discrete iff M/(τ(M)) is semisimple and τ(M) is QSL; (3) if a projective module M is Soc-lifting, then M/(Soc(M)) is Soc-discrete and Rad(M/Soc(M) ) is semisimple.
Genome-Wide Analysis and Characterization of the AHL Gene Family in Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Authors: Bozkurt Yaren , Yüce Merve , Yaprak Esra , Kasapoğlu Ayşe Gül , İlhan Emre , Turan Murat , Aydın Murat , Yıldırım Ertan
Published: March 2024

Küçük bir DNA bağlayıcı protein motifi olan AT-kanca motifi nükleer lokalize ailesi (AHL), bir transkripsiyon faktörü olarak görev yapar ve tüm düzenli dikot ve monokot kara bitkilerinde bulunur. AHL, bitki büyüme ve gelişme süreçlerini ve çevresel streslere tepki mekanizmasını etkileyen bir transkripsiyon faktörüdür. P. vulgaris genomunda in silico araçları kullanılarak 41 Pvul-AHL gen ailesi tanımlandı. Pvul-AHL proteinlerinin amino asit uzunlukları 167 ile 422 arasında değişmektedir. Bu gen ailesinin molekül ağırlıkları 18,19 kDa ile 45,12 kDa arasında değişmektedir. AHL proteinlerinin izoelektrik noktaları (pI) 4,5 ile 10,03 arasında değişir. Pvul-AHL genleri fasulyenin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ve 11 numaralı kromozomlarına yayılmış olup, en fazla sayıda gen 6 ve 8 numaralı kromozomlarda bulunmaktadır. AHL gen ailesinin fasulyede oynadığı biyolojik rolleri incelemek için çok önemli bir çerçeve. Gelecekteki fonksiyonel çalışmalar, bu araştırmadan elde edilen bilgiler sonucunda fasulyedeki AHL genlerinin nasıl çalıştığını daha iyi anlayabilecektir.
Study on anatomical variations of nose and paranasal sinuses in patients with sinonasal polyposis
Authors: Shrestha Akriti , Kattel Kolaj , Rana Sabi , Devkota Sagar , Shrestha Astika , Piya Pronin
Published: March 2024

Background: Knowledge regarding the sinonasal variations plays an important role in the management of sinonasal diseases. Despite being postulated as one of the risk factors for sinonasal diseases, its role in the pathogenesis of nasal polyp is still unclear. This study was done to determine the prevalence of sinonasal anatomical variations by CT imaging and examine its association with sinonasal polyposis (SNP).
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from January, 2019 to January, 2020 at a tertiary care center after receiving ethical approval from the institutional review committee of the hospital. Patients above 17 years of age having sinonasal polyp and not responding to 3-4 weeks of medical treatment were included in the study. Convenience sampling was done. Data were collected and entered in Microsoft excel and analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences version 24.0.
Results: Among 72 patients, 86.11% of the patients were found to have anatomical variations of nose and paranasal sinuses with Agger nasi (79.09%) and deviated nasal septum (DNS) (72.5%) being the most common variations noted, 29% of patients were found to have a single variation while multiple variations were seen 70.9% of patients.
Conclusions: Our study showed that patients with sinonasal polyps have a higher prevalence of sinonasal anatomical variations and severity of polyp increased with the presence of more than one variation in a patient.
The impact of adenotonsillectomy on the acoustic parameters of voice
Authors: Shetti Preeti S. , Bhat T. Mahesh , Fernandes Jacqueline B. , Saxena Tanishtha
Published: March 2024

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the changes in the acoustic parameters of voice and nasalance in individuals with chronic adenotonsillitis, before and after surgery.  
Methods: A pospective case-control study conducted in the department of ENT and HNS of a tertiary care centre from September 2014 to June 2016 with 120 patients aged between 5 to 16 years. 60 cases and 60 controls were assessed aged between 5 to 16 years. Cases included patients who underwent adenotonsillectomy in the inpatient department of ENT at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, India. Acoustic analysis of 5 parameters (fundamental frequency, jitter, shimmer, noise harmonic ratio and nasalance) was done 1day pre-operatively and at 4 weeks post-operatively by means of a VAGMI, Voice and Speech Systems, Bangalore, India, providing normative data for analysed measures.   
Results: The results of the study showed that pre-operative cases exhibited significant alterations in Jitter, Shimmer and NHR, compared to the control group. No significant differences were observed in the F0. Nasalance significantly reduced post-operatively and were almost normalized after the surgery.  
Conclusions: Chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy causes transient changes in acoustic parameter of voice, which makes the voice disharmonic and harsh. Adenotonsillectomy eliminates the nasalance. Hence, parents should be warned for changes in voice after surgery.
The anterior inferior cerebellar artery abutment: an uninvited guest in sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Authors: Gowda Vishwanath , Rai Akash , V. Manishaa E. , Havaldar Rajesh
Published: March 2024

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is an otological emergency and prompt recognition and management has been shown to improve hearing outcomes and quality of life. A 49-year-old female presented to the ENT OPD with complaints of sudden onset decreased hearing in the right ear since 3 days. Pure tone audiometry done in an outside hospital on day 2 of patient’s complaints showed right ear to have pure tone average of 90 dB (profound hearing loss) and left ear to have pure tone average of 21.66 dB (within normal limits). At presentation to the ENT OPD on day 3 of complaints, otoscopic examination revealed normal tympanic membrane. MRI inner ear and brain (plain and contrast) showed the right anterior inferior cerebellar artery to be abutting the posterior aspect of vestibulocochlear nerve. Patient received 2 doses of intratympanic injection of Dexamethasone followed by a course of oral steroids for 15 days. Serial repeat pure tone audiometry showed marked improvement of symptoms. Although most cases of SSNHL are idiopathic, a number of treatable conditions do exist. The relationship between vascular loops around the vestibulocochlear nerve and sudden sensorineural hearing loss have to be kept in mind while evaluating these patients. Prognosis for hearing recovery is based on several factors, including time since onset, degree of deafness, age, and vertigo. Although SSNHL will often spontaneously improve without treatment, directed therapy against treatable causes along with steroid therapy can aid in the improvement of symptoms.
Suspension system design for pedal-assisted cargo E-quadricycle
Authors: Genç Mehmet Onur
Published: March 2024

Electro Micro-Mobility (EMM) has widely increased in Today‘s transportation preferences. The suspension system design based on the road profile in E-Quadricycle needs further investigation to present more optimized EMM vehicles soon. In this study, the pedal-assisted Cargo E-Quadricycle is investigated based on powertrain system modeling considering suspension system design. System modeling is applied to have an optimized suspension system design specified for Cargo E-Quadricycle to provide more comfortable driving. To achieve these targets, one-dimensional physical modeling is obtained, and the key parameters for system design are defined based on the State-space system modeling definition. In the next phase, the suspension system is constructed as a passive-controlled type with assigned suspension parameters considering natural frequency to provide driving comfort in urban transportation. Because four-wheeler Pedal-Assisted Cargo E-Quadricycles have specific vehicle kinematics and dynamics based on their own limited acceleration system and vehicle design, this study presents the suspension system design steps and remarkable dynamic concerns.
Exploring Local Perspectives in Hospitality and Tourism Growth in Quirino Province
Authors: Tariga Jonathan
Published: March 2024

Purpose of the study: This study examines the development of Hospitality and Tourism in Quirino Province, including social, cultural, economic, and environmental effects, with a focus on local perspectives.
Methodology: It uses the community-based tourism (CBT) framework to evaluate residents' perceptions of the effects of tourism, both positive and negative and assesses the attitudes of 200 residents towards tourism and its socio-cultural impacts through a structured questionnaire.
Main Findings: The preliminary findings suggest that individuals have a favorable outlook on different aspects of life, particularly emphasizing the importance of preserving culture and raising awareness about heritage.
Applications of the study: The study provides valuable insights for policymakers, tourism planners, and community leaders in promoting sustainable tourism practices in Quirino Province.
Novelty/Originality of the study: This unique and innovative study examined and assessed the local viewpoint on the development of hospitality and tourism in the province of Quirino.
Unlocking the potential of sensors for our environment. A call to action from a NERC writing retreat
Authors:   British Geological Survey, Bee Emma , Bridle Helen ,   Heriot-Watt University, Chan Kristofer ,   King’s College London, England Pınar ,   Coventry University, Gaura Elena ,   Coventry University, Halford Alison ,   Coventry University, Lynch Iseult ,   University of Birmingham, Maniatis Georgios ,   University of Brighton, Mao Feng ,   University of Warwick, Martin Peter ,   University of Bristol, Mukherjee Kriti ,   Cranfield University, Naylor Mark ,   University of Edinburgh, Novellino Alessandro ,   British Geological Survey, Oren Nir ,   University of Aberdeen, Pope Francis ,   University of Birmingham, Schaap Allison ,   National Oceanography Centre, Van De Wiel Marco ,   Coventry University, Yüksel Ripley Burcu ,   University of Aberdeen
Published: March 2024

Funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Constructing a Digital Environment Strategic Priorities Fund (CDE) programme aspired to support the development of a comprehensive ‘digital environment’ ecosystem that best served scientists, policymakers, businesses, and communities. Emphasising multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary collaboration, CDE supported a team of challenge-focused researchers from a variety of disciplines to bring to the fore current and future digital advances in sensors that are critical to addressing environmental concerns. From March 2023 to January 2024, the team worked together to develop frameworks that sought to optimise the benefits of both existing and emerging sensor network technologies and their related infrastructure.
AS NOVAS DIRETRIZES CURRICULARES DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL DA REDE MUNICIPAL DE CRICIÚMA: POSSÍVEIS AVANÇOS EM RELAÇÃO A BASE NACIONAL COMUM CURRICULAR (BNCC) NO ÂMBITO DA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA
Authors: Rosa Joselaine Schutz , COLOMBO BRUNO DANDOLINI
Published: March 2024

Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo analisar em que medida as Diretrizes Curriculares do Ensino Fundamental da Rede Municipal de Criciúma (2020), avançam em relação à BNCC (2017) no que diz respeito à Educação Física e de que forma esses documentos se articulam com a plataforma Portabilis adotada recentemente pela Rede. A relevância da pesquisa consiste na recente aprovação das Diretrizes Curriculares de Criciúma, sendo o documento norteador didático-metodológico do professor no processo de ensino e aprendizagem do aluno. A pesquisa é bibliográfica e documental. Conclui-se que o documento avança em relação a BNCC: na definição de uma perspectiva teórico-metodológica que se engaje numa perspectiva crítica de Educação e que orienta didaticamente o professor na organização do ensino.
Uso da Inteligência Artificial e outras tecnologias para facilitar o aprendizado da disciplina de Biologia
Authors: Mattos José Mário Fernandes
Published: March 2024

O uso da inteligência artificial (IA) no ensino das ciências da vida tem o potencial de mudar a forma como os alunos aprendem e interagem com os materiais de aprendizagem. Promovendo a aprendizagem personalizada, adaptando-se ao ritmo de cada aluno e fornecendo feedback em tempo real. Além disso, a IA poderá ajudar os professores a identificar pontos problemáticos no desempenho dos alunos e ajustar o currículo de acordo. O objetivo é observar se o  uso da IA pode ser usada para criar simulações interativas que permitem aos alunos explorar conceitos biológicos complexos de forma prática. Metodologia, os alunos poderão utilizar programas de IA para modelar o crescimento populacional de uma espécie ou a propagação de uma doença. Essas simulações ajudam os alunos a compreender melhor  conceitos abstratos e aplicá-los a situações do mundo real. Além disso, a IA pode ser usada para desenvolver sistemas de tutoria inteligentes que oferecem aulas personalizadas aos alunos. Usando algoritmos de aprendizado de máquina, esses sistemas podem adaptar o ensino ao nível de habilidade do aluno e fornecer feedback personalizado. Isso permite que os alunos estudem em seu próprio ritmo e reforcem os conceitos que consideram mais difíceis. No entanto, é importante notar que a implementação da IA na educação traz consigo os seus próprios desafios.  A IA tem o potencial de revolucionar o ensino das ciências da vida, permitindo uma aprendizagem personalizada e interativa. No entanto, é importante usar essas ferramentas com cuidado e ponderação para garantir que todos os alunos se beneficiem.
USO DO SIMULADOR PHET PARA POTENCIALIZAR ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM DE CIRCUITOS ELÉTRICOS SIMPLES EM UMA TURMA DE 8º ANO
Authors: Sousa Ildenor José de , Macêdo Haroldo Reis Alves de
Published: March 2024

Este artigo faz uma análise sobre realização de diversas atividades usando o simulador PhET no ambiente Circuit Construction Kit: AC - Virtual Lab versão para celular em uma turma de oitavo ano do ensino fundamental, tendo como base a teoria da aprendizagem significativa de Ausubel. Para a realização das simulações foi elaborada uma sequência didática composta por três tipos de questões uma questão introdutória para ser respondida antes da execução da simulação e duas questões pós simulação. As respostas fornecidas pelos alunos foram analisadas de forma qualitativa. Foi observado durante as simulações um interesse maior dos alunos não só na execução das simulações, mas também na resolução dos questionários.