bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
papel do letramento estatístico frente aos desafios do Novo Ensino Médio
Authors: Giordano Cassio Cristiano , Pena Silvia Caroline Salgado , Porciúncula Mauren
Published: June 2024

A reforma curricular brasileira pós-BNCC desencadeou profundas mudanças na Educação Básica brasileira, dentre elas, a polêmica proposta do Novo Ensino Médio. Nesse artigo, discutimos a natureza dessas transformações, identificando algumas dificuldades vividas pelos professores. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, de caráter bibliográfico documental. Analisamos documentos curriculares norteadores do Ensino Médio brasileiro, articulando algumas das novas demandas escolares ao desenvolvimento do letramento estatístico, na perspectiva da metodologia de projetos. Buscamos responder à questão de pesquisa: quais as possíveis contribuições do letramento estatístico para o enfrentamento dos desafios do Novo Ensino Médio? Nossos resultados apontam para o potencial do Projeto de Aprendizagem Estatístico para a promoção do almejado letramento estatístico, enquanto mediador nos processos de ensino e de aprendizagem que emergem da proposta curricular do Novo Ensino Médio.
Impact of NextGen Wireless 5G Network on Agriculture
Authors: Sachin Uikey  , Prof. Rashmi Gourkar
Published: June 2024

The advent of next-generation wireless networks, particularly 5G, presents a transformative opportunity for the agriculture sector. The potential impact of 5G technology on agricultural practices, highlighting the opportunities it brings and the challenges that must be addressed for successful integration. Smart and precision farming allows farmers to be more informed and productive. The advent of 5G will considerably change the nature of jobs in farming and agriculture. The internet of things (IoT)- based cloud computing service in the 5G network provides flexible and efficient solutions for smart farming. This will allow the automated operation of various unmanned agricultural machines for the plowing, planting, and management phases of crop farming and will ultimately achieve secure, reliable, environmentally friendly, and energy-efficient operations and enable unmanned farms.
Simultaneous UV Spectrophotometric Method for Estimation of Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir in Bulk and Tablet Dosage Form
Authors: Babans S. Satpute  , Sagar S. Kale  , Manoj S. Patil  , Amar A. Jadhav
Published: June 2024

A simple, specific, precise, and accurate UV spectrophotometric method has been created for the simultaneous measurement of Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir in pharmaceutical dosage forms. The absorption maxima of the drugs were found to be at 240 nm and 258 nm for Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir respectively. Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir obeyed Beer’s law in the concentration range of 12-18 µg/ml and 8-12 µg/ml respectively. Different analytical parameters such as linearity, precision, accuracy, limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were determined as per ICH guidelines. Limit of detection and quantification values for Nirmatrelvir 1.25 and 3.85 μg/ml and for Ritonavir 0.34 and 1.12 μg/ml respectively. The accuracy of the methods was assessed by recovery studies and recovery values between prescribed limit of 99-101 % shows that method is free from interference of excipients present in formulation. The developed method was free from interferences due to excipients present in formulation and it can be used for routine quality control analysis. The results were validated statistically as per ICH Q2 R1 guideline and were found to be satisfactory. The proposed methods were successfully applied for the determination of for Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir in commercial pharmaceutical dosage form
Interactive technologies in teaching foreign language speaking to senior pupils
Authors: Записных О.В. , Парпура О.А.
Published: June 2024

Обучение иностранным языкам с использованием интерактивных методов направлено на развитие коммуникативных умений учащихся, а также на побуждение к самостоятельному решению проблемных вопросов. Применение интерактивных методов на уроках английского языка способствует повышению уровня коммуникативной компетенции обучающихся в основных видах речевой деятельности. Учитывая, что говорение является одной из наиболее сложных форм речи, в процессе обучения английскому языку возникают определенные трудности как лингвистического, так и экстралингвистического характера. Необходимо опираться на методические принципы интерактивного подхода к обучению английскому языку. В процессе обучения иноязычному говорению старшеклассников широкие возможности предлагают технология мозгового штурма, ролевая игра, метод «Listen and discuss», направленные на сотрудничество учащихся, на развитие умений коммуникации и интеракции при групповой работе.

Teaching foreign languages using the interactive method aims to developing students' communication skills, as well as encouraging students to solve problematic issues independently. The use of interactive methods in English lessons helps to increase the level of communicative competence of learners in the main types of speech activity. Considering that speaking is one of the most complex forms of speech, in the process of learning English certain difficulties arise, both linguistic and extralinguistic. It is necessary to rely on the methodological principles of an interactive approach to teaching English. In the process of teaching foreign language speaking to senior pupils, ample opportunities are offered by brainstorming technology, role-playing games, and the «Listen and discuss» method, aimed at pupils collaboration and the development of communication and interaction skills during group work.
On the issue of the integrity of the legislation system in the field of physical education and sports (using case method)
Authors: Канатов А.К. , Каражанов М.Д.
Published: June 2024

В статье акцент смещён в сторону истолкования конституционно-правовой и органически, исходящей из неё, правовой материи, формируемой под «давлением» спортивных нормосплетений олимпийского движения. За основу взято живое дело – административный спор, породивший массу законодательных, судебных (в том числе, человеческих, чувствительных) вопросов. Данный кейс (по своей аналогии) похож на спортивные «приключения» Недашковского О.Е. и Яковлева С.П. в рамках Евразийского экономического союза, «где есть своя правовая система». Их уголовное дело, привело к образованию так называемых сателлитных норм, входящих и, в тоже время, выходящих за пределы национальной юрисдикции отдельно взятого государства. Авторами проанализированы действующие нормызаконодательства в области физической культуры и спорта, даны рекомендации по совершествованию законодательства и указаны недостатки в практике применения.

In the article, the emphasis is shifted towards the interpretation of constitutional-legal and organically, emanating from it, legal matter, formed under the “pressure” of the sports norms of the Olympic movement. It is based on a living case - an administrative dispute, which gave rise to a lot of legislative, judicial (including human, sensitive) issues. This case (in its analogy) is similar to the sports “adventures” of O.E. Nedashkovsky and S.P. Yakovleva within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union, “which has its own legal system.” Their criminal case led to the formation of so-called satellite norms, which are within and, at the same time, beyond the national jurisdiction of a single state. The authors analyzed the current norms of legislation in the field of physical culture and sports, gave recommendations for improving the legislation and indicated shortcomings in the practice of application.
Влияние социальных сетей на уровень преступности среди несовершеннолетних
Authors: Тайжанова Е.Е. , Темиргазин Р.Х.
Published: June 2024

Статья посвящена изучению влияния социальных сетей на уровень преступности среди несовершеннолетних. В исследовании анализируются как положительные, так и отрицательные аспекты использования подростками социальных сетей. Основное внимание уделяется тому, как социальные сети могут способствовать распространению антисоциального поведения и формированию криминальных сообществ, а также их роли в профилактике преступности и поддержке позитивных инициатив. Выявлены основные факторы риска, такие как влияние негативных сообществ, недостаточный родительский контроль и низкий уровень цифровой грамотности. В статье предложены рекомендации по снижению негативного влияния социальных сетей, включающие усиление контроля за контентом, повышение цифровой грамотности и использование социальных сетей для просветительских программ. Комплексный подход к решению этой проблемы может способствовать снижению уровня преступности среди несовершеннолетних.

The article is devoted to the study of the influence of social networks on the level of juvenile delinquency. The study analyses both positive and negative aspects of teenagers' use of social networks. The main focus is on how social networks can contribute to the spread of antisocial behaviour and the formation of criminal communities, as well as their role in crime prevention and support for positive initiatives. The main risk factors are identified, such as the influence of negative communities, insufficient parental control and low levels of digital literacy. The article offers recommendations to reduce the negative impact of social media, including strengthening content control, improving digital literacy and using social media for educational programmes. An integrated approach to solving this problem can help reduce juvenile delinquency.
Sınıf Öğretmenlerinin Müze Eğitimine İlişkin Öz-yeterlik İnançlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: ÖZBİLEN Fatih Mutlu
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırmada müze eğitimi ile ilgili olarak sınıf öğretmenlerinin sahip oldukları öz-yeterlik inançları incelenmiştir. Araştırma nicel yönteme uygun olarak tarama modeli ile yürütülmüştür. Örneklem grubu ise İstanbul’da görev yapan 326 sınıf öğretmeninden oluşmuştur. Araştırmada veriler, Uslu ve Yeşilbursa’nın (2014) geliştirdiği “Müze Eğitimine İlişkin Öz-Yeterlik İnancı Ölçeği” ile toplanmıştır. Analizler SPSS v.21 paket programı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda öğretmenlerin müze eğitimi ile ilgili sahip oldukları öz-yeterlik inançlarının yüksek düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca müze eğitimine yönelik öz-yeterlik inançlarının cinsiyet, istihdam durumu, öğrencilerle müze ziyareti gerçekleştirme durumu ve öğretim yapılan sınıf düzeyine göre farklılaşmadığı; müze eğitimi hakkında hizmet içi eğitim almalarına göre anlamlı farklılık gösterdiği saptanmıştır. Buradan hareketle öğretmen adaylarının lisans öğrenimleri döneminde müze eğitimi ile ilgili ders almaları ve öğretmenlere de bu eğitimlerin hizmet içi eğitimler şeklinde sunulması önerilmektedir.
The impact of the iLembe District Municipality business incubation programme on the tax compliance of small and medium-sized enterprises
Authors:   , Magwaza Bahle
Published: June 2024

The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of the iLembe District Municipality business incubation programme on the tax compliance of small and medium-sized entities (SMEs). The study used a positivist philosophy and an exploratory design. The target population was 1 005. A questionnaire was administered electronically to a sample of 278 SMEs. The findings highlight the varied range of support services that business incubators in South Africa provide to SMEs which are critical for their survival, growth, and longterm success. Factors affecting SMEs’ tax compliance were penalties, tax complexity, record keeping, and compliance costs for both incubated and non-incubated SMEs. Record keeping and documentation was perceived as the factor that most affects compliance amongst the businesses under incubation (m = 3.99), while tax penalties was perceived at the factor most affecting compliance for SMEs not in the incubator (m = 4.01). The findings also indicate that SMEs under incubation tend to hold more favourable attitudes towards the benefits of tax compliance compared to SMEs not under incubation. This finding highlights the significance of business incubators in increasing SMEs' tax compliance, resulting in a more tax compliant SME sector in the iLembe District Municipality The study recommends that business incubators ought to collaborate with the South African Revenue Service and other government agencies to develop policies that will enhance SMEs’ tax compliance in the iLembe Municipality District. It also recommends that business incubators hire service providers, consultants, or incubator staff who are knowledgeable and skilled in SME development, and particularly in tax compliance. Finally, the study highlights the critical role of business incubators in improving SMEs' tax compliance and overall success, emphasising the need for targeted support, education, and collaboration. Incubators play a critical role in the iLembe District Municipality's entrepreneurial landscape by providing comprehensive services and targeted efforts that not only assist tax compliance but also stimulate growth, innovation, and economic development.
RELAÇÃO DA PANDEMIA DO COVID 19 COM O AUMENTO DE CASOS DE INFARTO AGUDO DO MIOCÁRDIO NO BRASIL
Authors: Martins Jullia Ingrid Rodrigues , Barros Camilla Rayza dos Santos , Ribeiro Juliana Vila Verde , Carvalho Glaucia Lemes de , Pedreira Angela Guimaraes
Published: June 2024

Objetivo-. Este estudo teve por objetivo verificar a pré-disposição e sensibilização da infecção pelo covid 19 e o Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio. Métodos - Foram analisados 30 artigos científicos, dentro dos critérios de inclusão do presente estudo, encontrados nos sites LILACS, SCIELO e PUBMED. Os descritores usados foram covid 19 AND Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio, pandemia AND doenças cardiovasculares. Resultados- Foi identificado que as mulheres são mais susceptíveis a ter um Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio, sendo a faixa etária mais afetada acima dos 40 anos. Dentre as principais causas estão o sedentarismo, má alimentação, tabagismo, ansiedade e a miocardite provocada pela a Covid 19. Nas mulheres a questão hormonal também aumenta os riscos de IAM. Conclusão- Nos 30 artigos analisados por este estudo ficou comprovada a relação da pandemia do Covid 19 com o aumento de casos de Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio seja de forma direta provocando miocardite ou indireta através de hábitos adquiridos durante a pandemia.
Development of high-order global dynamical core using discontinuous Galerkin method for atmospheric LES and proposal of test cases: SCALE-DG v0.8.0
Authors: Kawai Yuta , Tomita Hirofumi
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Focusing on future global atmospheric simulations with grid spacing of O(10–100 m), we developed a global nonhydrostatic atmospheric dynamical core with high-order accuracy by applying discontinuous Galerkin method (DGM) both horizontally and vertically. Further, considering a global large-eddy simulation (LES), a Smagorinsky–Lilly turbulence model was introduced to the proposed global dynamical core in the DGM framework. By conducting several tests with various polynomial orders (p), the impact of high-order DGM on atmospheric flows was investigated. To show high-order numerical convergence, a few modifications were made in the experimental setup of existing test cases. In addition, we proposed an idealized test case to validate global LES models, which is a global extension of idealized planetary boundary layer (PBL) turbulence experiment performed in our previous studies. The error norms from the deterministic test cases, such as linear advection and gravity wave test cases, show an optimal order of spatial accuracy with about p + 1-order when the temporal and round-off errors are sufficiently small. In the climatic test cases, such as the Held-Suarez test, the kinetic energy spectra indicate the advantage of effective resolutions when large polynomial orders are used. In the LES experiment, the global model provided a reasonable vertical structure of PBL and energy spectra since the results under shallow atmosphere approximation well reproduce those obtained in the plane computational domain.
Microphysics regimes due to haze-cloud interactions: cloud oscillation and cloud collapse
Authors: Yang Fan , Sadi Hamed Fahandezh , Shaw Raymond A. , Hoffmann Fabian , Hou Pei , Wang Aaron , Ovchinnikov Mikhail
Published: June 2024

Abstract. It is known that aqueous haze particles can be activated to cloud droplets in a supersaturated environment. However, haze-cloud interactions have not been fully explored because, among other things, haze particles are not represented in most cloud-resolving models. Here, we conduct a series of large-eddy simulations of a cloud in a convection chamber using a haze-capable Eulerian-based bin microphysics scheme to explore haze-cloud interactions over a wide range of aerosol injection rates. Results show that at low aerosol injection rates (i.e., clean conditions), the cloud exists in a slow microphysics regime where cloud response is slow compared to the environmental change and droplet deactivation is negligible. At moderate aerosol injection rates (i.e., polluted conditions), the cloud is in a fast microphysics regime where cloud response is fast compared to the environmental change and haze-cloud interactions are important. The increase in liquid water mixing ratio with aerosol injection rate agrees well with the scaling law predicted by a previous theoretical study of these two microphysics regimes. More interestingly, two other microphysics regimes are observed at high aerosol injection rates: cloud oscillation and cloud collapse. Cloud oscillation occurs as a result of competition between haze and cloud droplets that lead to synchronized droplet activation/deactivation, while cloud collapse happens under weaker forcing of supersaturation where the chamber transfers cloud droplet to haze particles efficiently, leading to a significant decrease (collapse) of cloud droplet number concentration. Results from a box model using a particle-based microphysics approach show similar transitions across microphysics regimes – from slow microphysics, to fast microphysics, and then to cloud oscillation – confirming that cloud oscillation arises from complex interactions between haze and cloud droplets in a turbulent cloud. One special case of cloud collapse leading to a haze-only regime, occurs at extremely high aerosol injection rates, where the sedimentation of haze particles is balanced by the aerosol injection rate, without cloud droplet activation contributing substantially. Our results suggest that haze particles and their interactions with the cloud should be considered especially in polluted conditions, like fog or clouds close to the source of intense natural and anthropogenic aerosol emissions, or in highly dissipated clouds when droplet deactivation is important.
Why communicating air quality information in the simplest form gets more people to understand and get involved in the fight against air pollution
Authors: Guttikunda Sarath K.
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Mass communication can enable changes in public behaviors, public awareness, and an effective public-policy dialogue, and simplification of the knowledge, data, and concepts of the problem is the key to mass communication. Globally, according to the State of the Global Air 2020 report, an estimated 6.7 million premature deaths are associated with outdoor and household air pollution. There is a consensus on the level of the problem, there are guidelines for better air quality from the World Health Organization, and there are state-of-the-art analytical systems to support air quality managers and practitioners. Often, especially in the low- and middle-income countries, the path forward to act against the air pollution problem halts because of the “fear of the unknown” driven by lack of data, misconceptions, and complexities of the analytical systems. There is an urgent need to train the next generation of managers, practitioners, and scientists without this fear. This manuscript is an attempt to catalogue examples that simplified the theory of air pollution to benefit public awareness activities for a broader audience and to present resources to bridge their knowledge gaps with the air pollution modeling community.
StraitFlux – precise computations of water strait fluxes on various modeling grids
Authors: Winkelbauer Susanna , Mayer Michael , Haimberger Leopold
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Oceanic transports shape the global climate, but the evaluation and validation of this key quantity based on reanalysis and model data are complicated by the distortion of the used curvilinear ocean model grids towards their displaced north poles. Combined with the large number of different grid types, this has made the exact calculation of oceanic transports a challenging and time-consuming task. Use of data interpolated to standard latitude/longitude grids is not an option, since transports computed from interpolated velocity fields are not mass-consistent. We present two methods for transport calculations on grids with variously shifted north poles, different orientations, and different Arakawa partitions. The first method calculates net transports through arbitrary sections using line integrals, while the second method generates cross sections of the vertical–horizontal planes of these sections using vector projection algorithms. Apart from the input data on the original model grids, the user only needs to specify the start and endpoints of the required section to get the net transports (for the first method) and their cross sections (for the second method). Integration of the cross sections along their depth and horizontal extent yields net transports in very good quantitative agreement with the line integration method. This allows us to calculate oceanic fluxes through almost arbitrary sections to compare them with observed oceanic volume and energy transports at available sections, such as the RAPID array or at Fram Strait and other Arctic gateways, or to compare them amongst reanalyses and to model integrations from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Projects (CMIPs). We implemented our methods in a Python package called StraitFlux. This paper represents its scientific documentation and demonstrates its application on outputs of multiple CMIP6 models and several ocean reanalyses. We also analyze the robustness and computational performance of the tools, as well as the uncertainties in the results. The package is available on GitHub and Zenodo and can be installed using pypi.
Conversion relationships between Modified Mercalli Intensity and Peak Ground Acceleration for historical shallow crustal earthquakes in Mexico
Authors: Rodríguez-Pérez Quetzalcoatl , Zúñiga F. Ramón
Published: June 2024

Abstract. New empirical relationships between modified Mercalli intensity (MMI) and synthetic peak ground acceleration (PGA) are developed for shallow crustal earthquakes in Mexico. Ground motion data from 18 moderate-to-large earthquakes (4.5 < MW < 7.5) and the corresponding 531 MMI information reports were employed. Synthetic PGA data were generated using the finite-fault stochastic method considering different rupture scenarios in order to extend the limitations of the dataset. Linear and bilinear regression techniques were used considering a binning averaging procedure and the whole dataset. On one hand, a set of MMI predictive equations independent of moment magnitude (MW) and hypocentral distance (R) were derived. Despite weak dependencies of the residuals on MW and R terms, on the other hand, we also developed refined predictive relationships that include these parameters as independent variables. The refined PGA to MMI conversion equations show slightly less variability than simple linear equations in predicting intensity values. The proposed predictive equations are consistent with similar relationships in other regions of the world. The discrepancies among the different relationships may reflect the differences in input data, particularly related to the macroseismic intensity assignments, which are inherently subjective, and the tectonic regime. The proposed relationships can be used for improved hazard assessments in Mexico.
Effectiveness of Visual Aids in Teaching of English at Secondary School Level
Authors: Mahmood Ijaz , Bukhari Syed Kaleem Ullah Shah , Bahoo Rabia
Published: June 2024

This study aims to explore the effects of visual aids at secondary level in teaching English. Quantitative research approach directed to use experimental design for this study. Two null hypotheses were formulated. The Pre-Test and the Post-Test were constructed for the current study. Population of this study consisted of 440 students. The sample size comprised of 30 students who were given the test under the Experimental research design to teach English at Secondary level in district Bahawalnagar. Convenient sampling technique was used to draw the sample from the population. The findings show that the achievements of experimental group were significantly better than control group. Students who were taught by traditional method also showed some improvement in the Post-Test. But this improvement is less than the improvement of experimental group in the Post-Test. Therefore, teaching through visual aids is better than traditional teaching as it significantly improved students’ achievements. The study implies that more stress should be given to use visual aids in policy formulation. The study also implies that teachers should prioritize the activity method along with visual aids to traditional methods of teaching.
Prevalence of Childhood Obesity and Overweight Among 6-12 Years of Children in Lucknow City and Its Association with Socio-Demographic Factors
Authors: Singh Richa , Srivastava Shivani
Published: June 2024

Childhood obesity has reached pandemic levels in India. It is a significant contributing factor to various health conditions in children. There is a paucity of comprehensive data on obesity prevalence among elementary age group. Therefore, this study aims to find out the overweight and obesity prevalence among school going children of age group 6-12 years in Lucknow city. This was a cross-sectional study with a sample size of 509 students going to both private and government schools. Sample group was selected through systematic random sampling. Height, weight and BMI were measured. Respondents were categorized as obese, overweight and normal based on IAP BMI cut-offs. Socio-demographic data were systematically gathered through administration of structured questionnaires. Results were statistically analyzed using descriptive and chi-square test. The study determined that the combined prevalence rate of obesity and overweight in Luckow city was 29.7%. 13.6% of boys and 14.4% of girls were obese. Respondents related to lower and upper middle class (p <.001) and having working parents (p =.001), especially mothers (p= 0.00), were the affected highest. It can be concluded that overweight and obesity rates are getting higher in children. To address these escalating rates the implementation of robust nutritional education programs is necessary that specifically target both children and parents.

Keywords: Childhood, Obesity, Overweight, Prevalence, Body mass index, Children
Analysis of Farmers' Perceptions Towards Rice Farming for Rice Fields from Gold Mining Without a License (PETI) in Pangkalan Jambu Subdistrict, Merangin District, Jambi Province
Authors: Damayanti Yusma , Lubis Arsyad , Kurniasih Siti
Published: June 2024

Rice is a strategic commodity and is the main priority of the Indonesian people in supporting national food security. Merangin Regency was ranked 5th with a percentage of harvested area of 8.29% while production was 8.47%, and lowland rice productivity in Merangin Regency was 10.21%. Pangkalan Jambu Subdistrict is not the main supplier of lowland rice in Merangin Regency, but research shows that farmers assess the use of ex-PETI rice farming both economically, technically, socially and norms or legally as positive, ex-PETI land is still promising, economically ex-PETI land is profitable and economically Technically, farmers can carry out activities well on former PETI land, and there are no obstacles from social aspects, applicable norms and regulations. The Farmers' Perception score reached 87.33% for economic aspects, 82.49 percent for technical aspects, 79.41 percent for social aspects and 80 percent for aspects of applicable norms and regulations. The productivity of lowland rice farming on former PETI land reaches 3 to 4 tons per hectare.

Keywords: Perception, lowland rice, PETI
Cross Sectional Study of Prevalence and Determinant of Karrappan (Eczema) in Patients of GSMCH, Palayamkottai - A Siddha View
Authors: Mari K. Muthu , Shamili T. S. , Nihar S. Sulfin
Published: June 2024

The Siddha system of medicine is a traditional medical system that has scientific and holistic approach to provide, preventive, promotive, curative, rejuvenating and rehabilitative health care. In Today's world there is more to getting that flawless beautiful skin that justify inheriting great genes. Karappan (Eczema) is the most common skin diseases affecting all age groups. According to National Eczema Association,10 percent of the population will develop during their lifetime. Karappan (Eczema) is a skin condition in which the skin becomes inflamed or irritant symptoms like itching, oozing, scaling and crusting. According to YUGI MUNI'S classification karappan (Eczema) has been classified into 7 types. The predisposing factors of karappan are termed as karappan pandangal which includes kambu, Thinai, kelvarughu, solam, karuvadu, pagarkai etc. Association between dietary pattern and diseases is necessary one among the health professionals. In this study prevalence and determinants of karappan (Eczema) according to siddha system of medicine among patients attending OPD GSMCH, Palayamkottai are recorded.

Keywords: Siddha, Karappan (Eczema), Yugi Muni
Prólogo
Authors: Franquet Rosa
Published: June 2024

Esta obra coloca en el centro del análisis el sonido y su competencia para crear narrativas capaces de interpelar al intelecto y a las emociones. Los diferentes capítulos desgranan conceptos, teorías y experiencias vividas en los procesos de configuración de las narraciones sonoras, con aportaciones de personas que se dedican a la investigación, y contribuciones de protagonistas inmersos en los procesos de ideación y producción de contenidos sonoros. Unos conocimientos derivados de experiencias protagónicas que pocas veces se dejan plasmados en escritos reflexivos que informen de las percepciones, inquietudes y técnicas que acontecen en ese acto de creación. Uno de los méritos del libro es rescatar experiencias de creación sonora pasadas y actuales que han merecido poca atención de la academia y no han sido descritas en los entornos docentes de manera profunda.
Documentation of Ethnomedicinal Uses of Wild Plants Growing in Kodo Mountain by Kurdish Tribe of Iraq
Authors: Faiq H S Hussain Faiq H S Hussain , Soma Majedi Soma Majedi , Tola Abdulsattar Faraj Tola Abdulsattar Faraj , Mehmet Ozdemir Mehmet Ozdemir , Javed Ahamad Javed Ahamad , Tariq H Karim Tariq H Karim , Kovan Dilawer Issa and Mohammad Q Mustafa Kovan Dilawer Issa and Mohammad Q Mustafa
Published: June 2024

Medicinal plants have a long history of different uses and are still of great importance in the daily life of the Kurds living in the Kurdistan province of Iraq. The present review provides comprehensive phytochemical and pharmacological information about medicinal plants growing in the Kodo Mountain area. In fact, no systematic study of the bioresources from this unique region has yet been reported in the scientific literature, even if local villagers have been consuming several plants as nutrition and ethnomedical food for centuries, until today.
The data reported in this paper were obtained through interviews with local herbal healers and people living in villages around the Kodo Mountains. They concern 40 plants belonging to 16 botanical families, which are considered medicinal by the local population. The present study recorded and examined the demographic information given by the study participants, the local names and the parts used of the plants, the preparation and administration techniques, and the treatments for diseases. The most frequently cited families were Asteraceae (32.5 %), Lamiaceae (10 %), Brassicaceae, Malvaceae, and Papaveraceae (7.5 % each). The main parts of the plants used for medicinal purposes were leaves (36 %) and flowers (29.5 %). They were administered as decoctions (42 %), raw (26 %), or powder (14 %). Several important phytochemicals have been isolated from the used plants, including flavonoids (60 %), terpenoids (45 %), phenolic acids (42.5 %), polyphenolic compounds (40 %), and essential oils (30 %). The plant ethnomedicinal and pharmacological uses were supported by their antibacterial (18%, Apiaceae, Lamiaceae, Papaveraceae), anti-inflammatory (18%, Malvaceae, Asteraceae, Papaveraceae), anti-oxidant (16%, Malvaceae, Apiaceae, Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, Papaveraceae), anti-cancer (9%, Lamiaceae, Papaveraceae, Asteraceae), anti-parasitic (8%, Asteraceae), hepatoprotective (7%, Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, Papaveraceae, Fabaceae), anti-diabetic (5%, Asteraceae, Fabaceae), anti-fungal (5%, Amaryllidaceae, Umbelliferae, Asphodelaceae, Orchidaceae), anti-spasmodic (4%, Asteraceae, Papaveraceae), and diuretic (3%, Asteraceae, Amaryllidaceae, Plantaginaceae) activities. This study illustrates the significance of traditional medicinal plants that have been utilized for treatment and healing the wounds and curing the illnesses Kurdish tribe in Kodo mountain, north-east part of Kurdistan Region in Iraq, that can be used as reference for further investigations for the researchers in future.
Ozone Assisted Photocatalytic Degradation of Textile Wastewater
Authors: Muhammad Usman Anwar Khan Muhammad Usman Anwar Khan , Hafiz Miqdad Masood Hafiz Miqdad Masood , Najaf Ali and Muhammad Ashraf Najaf Ali and Muhammad Ashraf
Published: June 2024

In present research, photocatalytic degradation of textile wastewater was investigated through the combined effect of ozonation and photocatalysis processes. Catalytic acids in the nano-particle form under moderate reaction conditions were used for the successful disintegration of contaminants in textile wastewater which in turn increases the process efficiency. Moreover, the combined effect of the photocatalytic-ozonation process after secondary treatment of textile wastewater on discharge requirements of zero discharge hazardous chemicals (ZDHC) by Road to Zero was also studied. Different parameters were optimized like ozone flowrate, catalytic concentration, UV light intensity, and reaction time. Results revealed that overall process efficiency is influenced by ozone and reaction time. In contrast, an increased rate of degradation is attributed to the synthesized TiO2 (anatase) in nanoparticle form. The combined ozone-assisted photo-catalytic process showed the COD, BOD, and TSS removal efficiencies of 91.5%, 94%, and 86% at 25 and#176;C temperature and pH 7-9. The results were attained at optimum conditions like reaction time (140 min), Ozone concentration (2 g/hr), TiO2 concentration (2g/L), and UV energy (88 W), respectively. The study demonstrated the efficiency of an integrated process for the degradation of real textile wastewater. Thus, combined photocatalytic and ozonation processes are known to exhibit better responses than individual processes for pollutants removal from textile wastewater.
Overview of Emerging Viruses, Other Viruses and Great Pandemic of the 21st Century
Authors: Mohanasundari S.K. , Kiran K. Prabhat , Vashishtha Neelam , Singh Rashmi , Rani B. , Nagamani Nagamani
Published: June 2024

The 21st century witnessed the emergence of pivotal viral outbreaks, shaping global health and demanding robust responses. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Influenza H1N1 pdm 2009 (swine flu), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic reshaped public health strategies, emphasizing international collaboration and preparedness. Alongside these major pandemics, viruses like Ebola, Zika, Chikungunya, and Dengue garnered attention due to their significant impacts. Each virus posed unique challenges, affecting diverse regions and populations globally. Understanding their origins, transmission, symptoms, impacts, and control measures has been crucial. These outbreaks underscored the necessity for proactive global health measures, highlighting the interconnectedness of healthcare systems and the imperative for coordinated responses to mitigate the effects of emerging infectious diseases, shaping a new paradigm for future preparedness and response strategies.
Economic Policy Uncertainty and Financial Performance in Emerging Markets
Authors: Akben-Selcuk Elif
Published: June 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between economic policy uncertainty (EPU) and financial performance using 5,509 firm-year observations from nine emerging markets which are Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Greece, India, Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, and Russia. The period of analysis spans the years between 2011-2022. Fixed-effects regressions show that there is a negative relationship between EPU and firm financial performance. Results are robust to different EPU measures. Implications are provided.
Investigating the Relationship Between Clinical Characteristics, Mental Health, and Vascular Function in Minor Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack Patients
Authors: Mitranun Witid , Mitarnun Witoon , Peepathum Prasit , Wandee Amorntheap , Mitarnun Wenika , Pangwong Wilasinee , Senakham Tanormsak
Published: June 2024

Background

Over the past decade, there has been extensive research exploring the relationship between vascular health and mental well-being, encompassing aspects such as mood and cognition. However, there is a notable gap in research focusing on the mental and vascular conditions of minor ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients, particularly within the Thai population.

Objectives

To investigate the clinical characteristics and mental issues related to vascular functions in patients who have experienced a minor ischemic stroke or TIA. This study, approved by the Buriram Hospital Ethics Committee (IRB: BR0033.102.1/8), adhered to the guidelines of the Helsinki Declaration and obtained informed consent from all participants.

Methods

A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Buriram Hospital, a government regional hospital located in Buriram province, Thailand, involving twenty-three participants diagnosed with minor ischemic stroke or TIA. Measurements included clinical characteristics, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-part Anxiety (HADS-A), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-part Depression (HADS-D), mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), flow-mediated dilation (FMD), and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV). Linear regression analysis was employed to investigate the factors associated with vascular function (FMD and baPWV).

Results

The factor related to FMD was HADS-D (β = -0.5, 95% CI -0.33 to -0.04). Factors associated with baPWV included age (β = 0.51, 95% CI 5.05 to 39.50) and the duration of minor ischemic stroke or TIA (β = 0.48, 95% CI 25.41 to 290.99).

Conclusions

FMD shows a connection with depressive symptoms in patients with minor ischemic stroke or TIA. Therefore, it is important to detect and provide appropriate treatment for depressive symptoms in these patients, as it may lead to improvements in vascular function and better cerebrovascular outcomes.
Hemiarthroplasty for irreparable distal radius fractures in the elderly: A comprehensive review
Authors: Cannella Adriano , Caruso Ludovico , Sassara Giulia Maria , Taccardo Giuseppe , Passiatore Marco , Marescalchi Marina , De Vitis Rocco
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Elderly patients maintaining functional independence can now be candidates for primary wrist hemiarthroplasty to manage acute irreparable distal radius fractures (DRFs). However, further investigation with long-term follow-up is required to validate these initial findings.

AIM

To review the literature on the outcomes of distal radius hemiarthroplasty with available implants to assess its viability as a treatment option.

METHODS

A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted using electronic databases, including PubMed, Medline, and Scopus. The search terms employed were "distal radius fracture" , "hemiarthroplasty" , "wrist arthroplasty" , and related terminology. The search was restricted to articles published in English from 1980 until June 2023. Inclusion criteria encompassed cases or case series of DRF treated with hemiarthroplasty, providing clinical or radiographic outcomes, and published in peer-reviewed journals.

RESULTS

A total of 2508 articles from PubMed and 883 from Scopus were identified initially. Following screening and removal of duplicates, 13 articles met the inclusion criteria. These articles, predominantly clinical retrospective studies, provided insights into hemiarthroplasty outcomes, including functional improvements and complications. Hemiarthroplasty was a treatment option for complex DRF, particularly those cases with severe comminution, intraarticular involvement, or severe osteoporosis. Functional outcomes demonstrated improvements in pain relief, wrist mobility, and grip strength, with variability across studies. Complications included implant loosening, infection, nerve injury, and stiffness, with varying incidence rates influenced by surgical techniques and implant choice. Long-term outcomes were inadequately documented, warranting further research.

CONCLUSION

Hemiarthroplasty is a promising treatment for irreparable DRF in the elderly. Long-term outcomes and complications require further study.
Role Of Competitive Advantage In Mediating The Determinants Of Private High School Students' Satisfaction
Authors: Senirah Senirah , Khafid Muhamad , Yulianto Arief , Dwi Astono Ari
Published: June 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of: (1) service quality on competitive advantage; (2) educational costs on competitive advantage; (3) convenience on competitive advantage; (4) service quality on satisfaction; (5) educational costs on satisfaction; (6) convenience on satisfaction; (7) competitive advantage on satisfaction; (8) the indirect effect of service quality on satisfaction through competitive advantage; (9) the indirect effect of educational costs on satisfaction through competitive advantage; (10) the indirect effect of convenience on satisfaction through competitive advantage of private high schools in the Kudus district. This research method utilizes a quantitative approach, with the population being all high school teachers in the Kudus district. The sample consists of 130 teachers. Data analysis was conducted using smartPLS software. The results of the study are as follows: (1) there is a significant influence of service quality on competitive advantage (0.015 < 0.05) with 15.4%; (2) there is no significant influence of educational costs on competitive advantage (0.497 > 0.05); (3) there is a significant influence of convenience on competitive advantage (0.000 < 0.05) at 82.2%; (4) there is a significant influence of service quality on student satisfaction (0.000 < 0.05) with an effect of -41%; (5) there is a significant influence of educational costs on student satisfaction (0.000 < 0.05) with an effect of 54.2%; (6) there is no significant influence of convenience on satisfaction (0.798 > 0.05); (7) there is a significant influence of competitive advantage on satisfaction (0.000 < 0.05) at 81%; (8) service quality indirectly affects student satisfaction through competitive advantage in private high schools in the Kendal district at 0.154 or 15.4%; (9) educational costs do not indirectly affect student satisfaction through competitive advantage in private high schools in the Kendal district; (10) Convenience does not indirectly affect teacher satisfaction through service quality in private junior high schools in the Kendal district. In conclusion, this study suggests that (1) service quality and convenience significantly influence increasing student or school competitiveness; (2) service quality, educational costs, and competitive advantage significantly affect student satisfaction; (3) competitive advantage serves as a relevant mediator in enhancing service quality towards student satisfaction. This study recommends that private high schools in the Kendal district improve satisfaction determinants to enhance customer satisfaction. Further research is recommended to involve the influence of other indicators of student satisfaction variables.
Assessing tourism impact on cultural landscapes using mobile phone data: the case of Las Médulas (Spain).
Authors: Currás Brais X. , Orejas Almudena , Hernando de Castro Alberto , Mateo David , Sánchez Figueroa Juan Carlos , Reher Guillermo S. , García-Basanta Sonia , Sánchez-Palencia F.  Javier
Published: June 2024

Cultural landscapes often pose problems for planning and management because of insufficient information regarding visitor movements, interests and infrastructure burden. Traditionally visitor surveys have helped to fill this gap, albeit limited to their incomplete and occasional nature. This paper presents a methodology for using cellular antenna metadata for understanding tourism flows. This information is collected systematically by the mobile phone network but only recently has its big data potential begun to be exploited for understanding socio-economic phenomena. The present case study of the Roman gold mine of Las Médulas (León, Spain) provides a model for tourism impact analysis using anonymized data from cell phone towers.
Determinación de la Vocación Turística de los Destinos Consolidados Patrimoniales, Caso: Guanajuato, México
Authors: Ruiz Lanuza Agustín
Published: June 2024

Este estudio revela la necesidad de fortalecer la comprensión de la Vocación Turística (VT) en destinos patrimoniales como Guanajuato, México, resaltando la falta de conocimiento entre los actores turísticos. Se destaca la importancia de iniciativas educativas, la colaboración multisectorial y una gobernanza efectiva para una gestión turística informada. El análisis FODA identifica desafíos y oportunidades clave, señalando áreas críticas provocadas por el turismo. La investigación enfatiza la necesidad de políticas y estrategias sostenibles para preservar el patrimonio y mejorar la calidad de vida. Además, se utilizan herramientas como el método Delphi y el Análisis de Varianza Multivariante (MANOVA) para definir consensos y evaluar su impacto, reforzando la validez y solidez de las conclusiones. Este enfoque integral proporciona una base confiable para futuras investigaciones y decisiones en la gestión turística de destinos patrimoniales.