bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of dysmenorrhoea and its management strategies among females: a cross-sectional study in the tribal district, Koraput
Authors: Jena Sunita , Chandra Sahoo Krushna , Kumar Patro Binod , Tripathy Sandeep Kumar , Pandit Ramanand
Published: January 2024

Background: Menstruation is a major and frequently incapacitating health problem that affects women all over the world. Tribal communities often possess unique cultural, socioeconomic, and healthcare disparities, which can affect the experience of dysmenorrhea in these populations. This paper presents an exploration of dysmenorrhea's prevalence, impact, and management among tribal women
Methods: A cross-sectional study design was adopted with a total of 341 participants with an age range between 15 to 49. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to identify the prevalence of dysmenorrhoea, menstrual characteristics, and strategies to manage dysmenorrhoea. Data collection was done for the period of 4 months (March 2020 to June 2020) and analysed using SPSS version 16.
Results: The study revealed a high prevalence of dysmenorrhea among tribal women (69.25%). The most common symptoms. A multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that a significant association was found between dysmenorrhoea and the presence of a family history of dysmenorrhoea (AOR: 2.01; 95% CI: 1.18-3.42; p=0.009), the odds of developing dysmenorrhoea was 2.01 times higher among the female presence of a family history of dysmenorrhoea than absent and dysmenorrhoea with the presence of the clot (AOR: 2.99; 95% Cl: 1.81-4.94; p=0.000), the odds of developing dysmenorrhoea was 2.99 times higher among the female it history of present clot it than absent.
Conclusions: According to this study, tribal women are not well-prepared to deal with dysmenorrhea. The current findings not only clarify the detrimental effects of social stigma on menstrual health literacy, but they also have significant implications for evaluating and reforming current menstrual education standards.
Caregiver burden of the elderly in a selected urban community, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
Authors: N. Chandana , James Marteena , C. Kokilavani , P. Padmasree , N. Soniya , Tarugu Jayanthi , K. Udayasree , Koni Kiranmayi
Published: January 2024

Background: In India, families are the primary source of support in caring for the elderly, whereas the potential group of family caregivers is shrinking. Caregivers need greater recognition and support to help them care for the elderly and to maintain their own health and well-being. Assessment of the perceived burden of caregivers helps identify those in need of support.
Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted to estimate the perceived level of caregiver burden in families of elderly and to identify the association between selected socio-demographic characteristics of the caregivers and the level of caregiver burden. The caregivers of 50 elderly people categorized as mild and moderate dependents as per the Katz index of Independence were included in the study. The Zarith caregiver burden scale was used to evaluate their perceived level of caregiver burden.
Results: Thirty-two (64%) caregivers were found to experience a mild to moderate perceived level of caregiver burden. An ordinal regression analysis between other burdens/responsibilities (predictor) of the caregiver and the perceived level of caregiver burden showed a significant association (χ2; p=0.009) between the two. An odds ratio of 6.7 (95% CI, 2.22 to 22.7; p=0.00115) showed that as the predictor increased, the event (caregiver burden) increased as well.
Conclusions: The majority of the caregivers suffer from a mild to moderate perceived level of caregiver burden. They experience more burden when they hold additional responsibility of caring for the elderly.
Prevalence of hygiene awareness during menstruation period among rural women of West Bengal, India
Authors: Bera Shyamali , Adhikari Anup
Published: January 2024

Background: Menstruation is a physiological process of women. Reproductive infection during the menstrual period is a common phenomenon in women in rural areas of India. The present study was conducted to find out the prevalence of hygiene awareness in rural women of West Bengal.
Methods: Fifty rural women from the West Medinipur District of West Bengal were studied. Questioner methods were followed to know the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards menstruation hygiene.
Results: Proper knowledge of menstruation was absent in a large number of women but a large number of women (80%) took care of their hygiene during menstrual periods. 70% of women agreed to maintain personal hygiene to prevent reproductive-related diseases. 44% of women had a positive attitude towards the cleanness of genital areas with clean water whereas 56% of women did not show any interest. 96% of women change sanitary pads for 2-4 times a day to maintain menstrual hygiene. For disposing of used sanitary pads, 80% of women use home garbage areas whereas 20% of women use open fields outside the home.
Conclusions: From the above study it could be concluded that hygiene awareness during the menstruation period among rural women of West Bengal, India is not satisfactory. Educational intervention is required.
Navigating the caregiver’s strain: psychosocial well-being among sandwich generation caregivers in India
Authors: Anil Kumar A. H. Sruthi
Published: January 2024

Background: Sandwich generation caregivers, while providing simultaneous care to two generations, face unique challenges and responsibilities. This research tried to understand the intricate aspects of this caregiving paradigm, with an emphasis on the difficulties faced by the sandwich generation in India and its impact on their psychosocial well-being.
Methods: The study used the Montgomery Borgatta caregiver burden scale to measure the burden experienced by the caregivers. Furthermore, both bivariate and multivariate analyses were done to understand the effects of background factors on the burden experienced by the caregiver.
Results: The findings demonstrate significant associations with demographic characteristics such as age, caste, education, income, religion, and employment status, emphasizing the multidimensional nature of the burdens. Younger caregivers experienced greater objective and demand burdens, suggesting that the caregiving challenges intensify as caregivers age. Higher education and income were associated with increased subjective demand burden, possibly due to higher expectations and greater responsibilities.
Conclusions: The study results highlight the critical need for tailored support systems that identify and address the unique issues of sandwich generation caregiving. As population ageing continues to impact societies worldwide, understanding and addressing the concerns of sandwich generation caregivers is crucial for the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Bio-social correlates of indoor air pollution among women residing in rural areas of Mysuru
Authors: R. Yogendra D. , Kulkarni Praveen , Basheer Sayana , R. Pragadesh , Shabadi Nayanabai
Published: January 2024

Background: Indoor air pollution (IAP) remains a major global public health hazard more so in developing countries where the use of biomass fuels is still very common. Since women tend to be in charge of cooking and young children commonly spend time with their mothers while they are cooking, women and young children are disproportionately affected. In this background, the present study was proposed to assess the bio-social correlates of IAP among women residing in rural areas.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in rural field practice areas of JSS Medical College, Mysuru for six months. Totally 210 households were included by probability proportionate to the size sampling technique. Data was collected by structured questionnaire with details on socio-demographic characteristics, house and fuel characteristics and indoor air pollution meter values of particulate matter (PM) 1, 2.5, 10 respectively.
Results: Among 210 study participants, 28 (13%) had indoor air pollution in their houses. 99% of the households were using LPG. The mean concentrations of pollutants like PM10, PM2.5 and PM1.0 were higher among the houses with indoor air pollution compared to their counterparts (p<0.001). A statistically significant association was found between age, socioeconomic status, and poverty line and the presence of indoor air pollution.
Conclusions: The present study showed that IAP had a strong relation to socio-cultural factors such as age, poverty and economic level. As women are involved in cooking in the majority of Indian households, they are more prone to be affected by the negative effects of solid fuel usage.
Narrative resilience: exploring the role of personal narratives in shaping self-concept and psychological resilience in cancer patients and survivors
Authors: S. Ramya , Sheelam Praveen K.
Published: January 2024

Maintaining the continuity of the 'self' is crucial for finding meaning and ensuring psychological well-being. However, the traumatic encounter with cancer disrupts the normal flow of life stories, challenging coherence. Beyond its physical toll, cancer challenges one's sense of self, identity and overall psychological resilience. As personal narratives unfold, encompassing evolving life stories from one's reconstructed past to the present and envisioned future, inherently reflecting the dynamic conception of self, it becomes imperative to investigate how these narratives shape self-concept and resilience throughout the intricate emotional and psychological landscape of the cancer journey. This narrative review explores the intricate relationship among personal narratives, self-concept and psychological resilience in the context of cancer. The study draws on various theoretical constructs, encompassing self-concept, coping, narrative identity, and psychological resilience theories, to provide a comprehensive exploration of the psychological processes involved. Incorporating insights from both Western and Indian philosophical traditions, the review not only enriches the theoretical framework but also emphasizes the practical implications for healthcare practices. Integrating narrative resilience principles into medical education and advocating for culturally sensitive approaches are deemed essential for advancing patient-centred care. The study underscores both practical and theoretical contributions to psycho-oncology, emphasizing the need for personalized narrative interventions, empathetic healthcare strategies, longitudinal studies and innovative technologies that recognize and support the intricate interplay between personal narratives, self-concept and psychological resilience in the cancer survivorship journey.
Patient’s satisfaction and service quality of clinical laboratory: A questionnaire based analysis in accredited tertiary care government hospital
Authors: Raj Swati , Nath Unnati , Gulati Natasha , Sinha Madhu , Das Abhijit
Published: January 2024

The Phlebotomy is the first phase of interaction of the patient to the laboratory. It is therefore considered as an important step of good clinical laboratory practice and is referred to as "pre-analytic phase”. Patient’s satisfaction is one of the key quality indicators in the laboratory.

: To assess the patient's satisfaction , to investigate, monitor, and analyse the non-conformities in order to remove the root cause by performing corrective and preventive action in order to improve the quality of laboratory services.

: A cross-sectional study conducted in a NABH/NABL accredited government super-speciality hospital on 1500 patients over a period of three months. Data were collected in a self administered predesigned, pretested, structured questionaired feedback form in both Hindi and English, further reviewed by Senior Pathologist in a quality assurance meet and CAPA.A statistical analysis performed by using SPSS version 16.0 software and Likert Scale.

Overall patient satisfaction with phlebotomy services found to be high, i.e 88%. Highest mean rating of satisfaction was 99.2% for parameter -Whether the seats during phlebotomy was comfortable. The parameter for washroom facility accounted for 75 % dissatisfaction followed by 63.4% overall dissatisfaction noted for ambulatory services. Phlebotomy services needs improvements: 12%.

The study enlighten to understand patient preferences through a patient satisfaction questionnaire known as a "feedback form." Knowing how our patients feel about our laboratory services is vital and to identify all problems (non-conformities) found in the analysis and take appropriate CAPA.
Manual versus automated method for reticulocyte count: A comparative study
Authors: Singh Mitali , Mane Vaibhav P
Published: January 2024

To compare the reliability and degree of acceptability of manual reticulocyte count over automated method in Tertiary Care Hospital

: Reticulocytes are precursory to erythrocyte cells released from bone marrow into the blood and their evaluation is helpful in early diagnosis as well as therapeutic monitoring of anemic patients. Reticulocyte count is a rapid and basic hematological test that measures the erythropoietic activity within the bone marrow.

An analytical and observational hospital-based study was conducted on all EDTA blood samples received for reticulocyte count by both manual and automated methods. A comparison of both methodologies was done.

An evaluation of 230 blood samples was conducted and it showed a strong correlation between both methodologies with a p-value more than 0.05.

The study suggests that the manual method for reticulocyte count is as reliable as an automated method. Its cost-effectiveness and reliability are useful in small urban laboratories and also in remote rural areas for early diagnosis as well as treatment of anemia.
Isolated tuberculous osteomyelitis of mandibular condyle: A rare presentation unmasked by domestic violence
Authors: Mehta Ankita , Dalal Anandita , Mahajan Saloni , Arora Sunil , Sen Rajeev
Published: January 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) is a granulomatous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis can be pulmonary as well as extrapulmonary. Tubercular osteomyelitis accounts for about 10% of all cases of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. We present a case of a 40-year-old female with pain and swelling developing after a slap by her husband. The swelling was investigated including a biopsy and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of tubercular osteomyelitis of the mandibular condyle.
Implementation of Anonymous social network
Authors: Trivedi Nripesh
Published: January 2024

This paper describes a implementation of a server-client model that could be used as anonymous social network. It could be used for n clients. The anonymity of client is ensured on server side. The scheme implemented in this paper was proposed by Dr. Hamza Harkous and Dr. Rameez Rahman. The scheme was proposed for trusted users where users trust each other.
Common Fixed Point Results for w-α-Distance
Authors: Atıci Turan Gülcan , Polat Fatma
Published: January 2024

In this study, we examined some fixed point theorems in non-full metric spaces. We define the notions of α-lower semi-continuous , w-α-distance, w_0-α– distance, w-α-rational contraction and generalized w-α-rational contraction mapping. We also give related theorem and example. Then, we prove Banach’s fixed-point theorem thanks to the concept w-α- distance in metric spaces equipped with an abritrary binary relation. Also, w-α- rational contraction mapping and generalized w-α-rational contraction mapping are defined and by using these definitions, the theorem related fixed point is expressed and proved.
Sektor usług w małych miastach strefy zewnętrznej Aglomeracji Górnośląskiej
Authors: Adamczyk Rafał
Published: January 2024

Niniejszy artykuł prezentuje zmiany struktury gospodarczej 10 małych miast, położonych w bezpośrednim sąsiedztwie strefy wewnętrznej Aglomeracji Górnośląskiej. W pierwszej części autor koncentruje się na analizie potencjalnych funkcji małych miast, następnie przedstawia ich podstawową charakterystykę, a w zakończeniu podejmuje próbę oceny zmian sektora usług w małych miastach w latach 2002‒2009, stanowiących bezpośrednie zaplecze Górnośląskiego Związku Metropolitalnego.
Społeczne uwarunkowania rozwoju sektora usług w małych miastach. Przykład Uniejowa
Authors: Kulawiak Anita
Published: January 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza społecznych uwarunkowań (czynników) rozwoju sektora usług w małych miastach na przykładzie Uniejowa w 2011 r. W szczególności, przeprowadzone badania zmierzają do odpowiedzi na dwa podstawowe pytania: 1. kim jest człowiek (przedsiębiorca), który współcześnie kreuje w Uniejowie sektor usług, 2. jakie motywy i wybory kierowały nim, gdy podejmował decyzję o rozpoczęciu własnej działalności gospodarczej?
System model analysis in estimating hydrogeological conditions of Eastern Siberia mineral deposits
Authors: Auzina Larisa I.
Published: January 2024

Relevance. The conditions of complex structural and tectonic setting, insufficiency and uneven geological and hydrogeological exploration of mineral deposits in Eastern Siberia determine the relevance of the issues of optimization of hydrogeological works and reduction of their implementation costs. Aim. Identification of a number of readily defined, indirect indicators that predetermine the selection of sites promising for drilling hydrogeological wells. Methods. The two-stage method of system-model analysis was used to improve the efficiency of the project work. The first stage is training. It involves the use of the principal component analysis and ends with the compilation of a classification table of standard objects (thoroughly studied in geological and hydrogeological terms) in accordance with the earlier identified most significant indirect indicators but easily accessible ones. The second stage is recognition or forecast. It includes attribution of analogous objects (with poorly or unstudied geological and hydrogeological conditions) to certain classes determined at the first stage. When solving this problem, the programs implementing cluster and multiple regression analyses are used. As a result, the analogous objects are classified in accordance with the task set. Results. The developed methodology is used for various purposes: for structural hydrogeological zoning of the Ilim-Lena plateau with associated main iron ore deposits of Eastern Siberia, for typification of alluvial deposits of the Lena gold ore region according to the complexity degree of engineering hydrogeological conditions, for identification of sites featuring increased water abundance in the fields of the oil and gas complex of Eastern Siberia. The results obtained make it possible to recommend the method to be widely introduced into the practice of hydrogeological research. It is necessary for optimizing the types and volumes of special works at mineral deposits in order to identify the most water-abundant zones when developing dewatering and water supply systems under different-scale structural hydrogeological zoning. In addition, the method of system-model analysis provisioned with additional processing methods has a potential and is already widely used when dealing with databases and object typification according to environmental and hydrogeological indicators.
Anthropogenic load effect on formation of hydrogeological conditions of the Shirvan steppe of the Kura-Aras lowland in Azerbaijan
Authors: Gulmammadov Chingiz J.
Published: January 2024

Relevance. Azerbaijan water and soil resources are limited and subject to technogenic impacts more and more every year. Use of water and demand for water in the republic are growing at a higher rate every year. On the other hand, global climate changes have a serious impact on formation of hydrogeological processes. In such circumstances, it is very important to study the formation situations of hydrogeological conditions under the influence of natural and anthropogenic factors, to use the available water resources efficiently and economically, and to take preventive measures against negative processes. Aim. To study the regularity of formation of the hydrogeological conditions of the Shirvan steppe of the Kura-Araz lowland in the Republic of Azerbaijan under the influence of natural and anthropogenic processes over a long period time. Object. Subsoil waters of the Shirvan steppe of the Kura-Araz Lowland in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Methods. Based on the results of the studies (1977 to 2020) of perennial average level of groundwater and degree of mineralization, the rate of soil salinization, the regime of groundwater and based on the materials collected in this direction, the regime types of groundwater were separated and correlative dependence was found by the method of least squares between regime types and regime-shaping factors – atmospheric sediments, river networks, irrigation water, irrigation canals, drainage, etc. The genetic types of the regime were selected according to the factors creating the regime and the synchronicity of the groundwater level change. Results. Under the influence of natural and anthropogenic factors, the level of groundwater, degree of mineralization, chemical composition, salinity and chemical composition of soils have changed. From 1958 to 2020, due to the irrigation melioration, the groundwater level of the area rose by 4.1 m, due to the infiltration of surface water and removal of mineralized water through drainage, their mineralization rate decreased by 16.2 g/l. Based on the results of the research on changes in the level, degree of mineralization and chemical composition of groundwater, soil salinity and chemical composition, and based on the analysis of archival materials collected in this direction, groundwater regime types were selected and correlative dependence between regime types and regime-creating factors by the method of least squares was defined. Due to the synchronicity of regime-creating factors and groundwater level changes, the genetic types of the regime were selected – climate, hydrological, irrigation, irrigation-watering, drainage, irrigation-watering and the fields of their distribution areas were determined.
A REVISTA FUTURO E O SOCIALISMO DA REVOLUÇÃO MEXICANA: Debates sobre a Reforma Educacional de 1934.
Authors: ROCHA VANESSA DE SOUZA VIEIRA DA
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo objetiva investigar o(s) discurso(s) da Revista Futuro sobre a Reforma Educacional de 1934, que instituiu o ensino socialista nas escolas mexicanas em meio às disputas sobre a orientação ideológica da educação pública. Através da criação da Revista Futuro, o dirigente sindical, Vicente Lombardo Toledano, buscava contribuir com a formação intelectual e política dos trabalhadores, divulgando análises acerca da conjuntura nacional e internacional sob a perspectiva do materialismo dialético de corte marxista-leninista, incluindo os conflitos em torno da alteração do terceiro artigo da Constituição Mexicana de 1917, que estabelecia as diretrizes da educação nacional. Após aprovação no Congresso, a implantação da orientação socialista ficaria a cargo do Presidente Lázaro Cárdenas, com quem Lombardo dividia afinidades políticas. Destarte, pretendemos destacar as divergências da revista com o projeto educacional do Estado, suas proximidades e as mudanças discursivas deste impresso, verificadas ao longo do mandato Cardenista (1934-1940).
CURURUPU E A ILHA DOS LENÇÓIS: o domínio mítico de D. Sebastião no imaginário maranhense
Authors: ZIERER ADRIANA
Published: January 2024

Este trabalho procura apresentar um breve percurso do rei histórico D. Sebastião (1554 -1578) e a sua relação com a construção do Sebastianismo, isto é, a crença de que o rei não havia morrido na Batalha de Alcácer-Quibir (1578) e de que retornaria para trazer tempos de glória a Portugal. Com a sua morte, apareceram quatro falsos D. Sebastião, o que representava uma resistência contra a União Ibérica. Também discuto a (re)apropriação do mito no Brasil, que passa a ser a esperança de vida melhor para as populações pobres, e a sua ligação a movimentos messiânicos em Pedra Bonita (PE), Canudos (BA), Contestado (PR e SC), entre outros. No Maranhão, o mito de D. Sebastião adquire peculiaridades interessantes na Ilha dos Lençóis, no município de Cururupu. Ele passa a ser o “touro encantado” com uma estrela branca na testa e que corre nas areias da Ilha dos Lençóis, engravidando as moças nas noites de lua cheia. Um dia, a estrela será atingida por alguém muito valente, e D. Sebastião retornará à sua forma humana para trazer riqueza aos pobres, mas ao mesmo tempo a capital do Maranhão, S. Luís, irá afundar. O mito relaciona passado e presente, daí a sua importância para os estudos de História.
AS PRIVATIZAÇÕES NO BRASIL: uma longa construção
Authors: BELO WERBETH SEREJO
Published: January 2024

PICCOLO, Monica. Reformas neoliberais no Brasil: a privatização nos governos Fernando Collor e Fernando Henrique Cardoso. São Luis: EDUEMA, 2022. 527 p.
SALVE ANA, SALVE DONANA: um olhar sobre a biografia da Senhora do Maranhão, Ana Jansen
Authors: SANTOS NILA MICHELE BASTOS
Published: January 2024

ABRANTES, Elizabeth Sousa; SANTOS, Sandra Regina Rodrigues dos. A Senhora do Maranhão: uma biografia de Ana Jansen. São Luís: Editora UEMA, 2023.
SOCIEDADE VEGETARIANA BRASILEIRA: tópicos sobre eugenia, moral e higiene por meio da trajetória de Francisco Jaguaribe (1917-1923)
Authors: BERNARDINO MARIA GABRIELA , CARVALHO LEONARDO DALLACQUA DE
Published: January 2024

A pesquisa apresenta a Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira (SVB) durante a segunda década do século XX. Dois pontos, em especial, são privilegiados na análise das fontes: o primeiro é relativo ao envolvimento do cartógrafo Francisco Jaguaribe de Mattos na sociedade. O segundo versa como os discursos de higiene e antialcoolismo estiverem presentes nas preocupações da SVB em vista de um ideal de moralidade e nação. O desdobramento dessa última discussão nos levou ao encontro das propostas eugenistas abordadas nos textos da SVB. Assim, buscamos responder qual era o teor e a finalidade desse discurso eugênico para as suas propostas em torno do vegetarianismo. O resultado da pesquisa aponta a maneira como Jaguaribe e a SVB articularam uma proposta de reformismo nacional apoiada na eugenia.
Empleo de herramientas SIG en el desarrollo de proyectos civiles
Authors: Villate Corredor José Julián , Gualdrón Alfonso Diego Fernando , Useche de Vega Dalia Soraya , Rodríguez Baquero Astrid Paola , Buitrago Pérez Santiago , Amaya Huertas David Santiago , Gil Leguizamón Pablo Andrés , Rojas Cruz Camilo Andrés , Rodríguez Moreno Emerson Rodrigo
Published: January 2024

El libro Empleo de herramientas SIG en el desarrollo de proyectos civiles, aborda lo relacionado con los Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG) aplicados en la ingeniería civil y ambiental; está compuesto por cuatro capítulos, que presentan metodologías y enfoques para el uso de análisis geoespaciales en la gestión de recursos naturales y la mitigación de riesgos.En el Capítulo 1, se utiliza un enfoque basado en Sistemas de Información Geográfica para evaluar y predecir las abstracciones generadas en la cuenca alta del río Suárez utilizando el método del número de curva del Soil Conservation Services (SCS), fundamental para la determinación de la escorrentía y la gestión de los recursos hídricos.El Capítulo 2, se centra en la determinación de la vulnerabilidad sísmica del municipio de Tunja, utilizando herramientas SIG, las cuales permiten realizar la zonificación de la ciudad, y contar con información base para la priorización de áreas de atención en caso de ocurrencia de un evento sísmico. Asimismo, el estudio demuestra la importancia de emplear las herramientas SIG en la toma de decisiones para la planificación y prevención de desastres.En el Capítulo 3, a partir del empleo de Sistemas de Información Geográfica, se estudia la delimitación y análisis de coberturas vegetales influenciadas por la minería y la agricultura en el páramo de Rabanal utilizando Sistemas de Información Geográfica. Este capítulo destaca la importancia de la conservación de ecosistemas de alta montaña y cómo el uso de herramientas geoespaciales puede aportar información valiosa para la gestión y protección de estas áreas.Finalmente, en el Capítulo 4, se aborda la calibración y validación de modelos hidrológicos distribuidos, utilizando como caso de estudio la respuesta hidrológica y sedimentos en la microcuenca La Chorrera embalse La Copa. Este capítulo demuestra cómo los modelos hidrológicos y las herramientas geoespaciales pueden combinarse para generar información útil en la gestión y conservación de cuencas hidrográficas. Este libro ofrece una visión integral de la forma en la que las herramientas SIG pueden ser utilizadas en el desarrollo de proyectos relacionados con el manejo hidrológico ambiental, desde la gestión de recursos naturales, análisis de coberturas y la mitigación de riesgos en pro de la conservación del medio ambiente. Del mismo modo, aporta una lectura útil y enriquecedora para estudiantes, profesionales e investigadores interesados en la aplicación de tecnologías geoespaciales en la ingeniería civil y ambiental.
Habermas, Relational Leadership, and Public Sector Workplace Bullying
Authors: Garvey Anita
Published: January 2024

Drawing upon Habermasian theory, this article endeavors to enhance understanding of how public sector changes resulting from the ascendancy of neoliberalism and New Public Management (NPM) have impacted negatively on public servants. It examines the growing corpus of research that has associated NPM with workplace bullying in the public sector, and focuses on the detrimental implications for organizational leadership. An alternative conception of what it means to lead people in the public sector is offered, supported by relational leadership literature. This article claims that extant leadership models in the public sector should be interpreted as being part of a wider ideological agenda. Specifically, conceptions of leadership have altered as a result of neoliberalism and NPM, and have become premised on managerialism instead of ethics, and the pursuit of market efficiency over public service principles. This article contends that relational leadership offers a preferable standpoint to the neoliberal conceptualization of public sector leadership, and recommends that further empirical research is undertaken to operationalize the benefits of relational leadership in the public sector, particularly in relation to ameliorating issues such as workplace bullying.
Lectora-Based Interactive E-Module: A Solution to Develop Mathematical Logic Intelligence of Islamic Elementary School Student in the Era Society 5.0
Authors: Ulliyah Himmatul , Sutomo Moh. , Suhardi A. Andi
Published: January 2024

The research designed in this library research aims to describe and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of Lecora-based interactive e-modules in developing mathematical logic intelligence of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students in the era society 5.0. Data collection techniques using documentation, sourced from Scopus articles totaled 7, International articles totaled 5, Sinta 2 totaled 3, Sinta 3 totaled 6, Sinta 4 totaled 5, Sinta 5 totaled 7, Sinta 6 totaled 1, International Proceedings totaled 2, Google Scholar Journals totaled 4, and Scientific Books totaled 7. After the data is collected then analyzed with descriptive analysis and content analysis. The results showed that the use of Lectora-based interactive e-modules proved effective for developing mathematical logic skills of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students. And can be offered as an alternative in the world of education to face the era society 5.0 because of the easy access to learning through digital technology or Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Application of the Skilbeck Model Curriculum Development in Elementary Schools in School Quality Assurance Efforts
Authors: Noptario Noptario , Latifah Alia , Fitria Happy , Nurliana Zulfa Fitria
Published: January 2024

The curriculum is a school design as a guideline for implementing learning activities to achieve educational goals. Curriculum development is an effort made so that the curriculum used is relevant to use according to the conditions that exist in schools. Many schools only imitate the curriculum from other educational units and do not develop a curriculum using the curriculum development model. The purpose of this study is to reveal the application of the Skillbeck model of curriculum development in an effort to guarantee school quality which is expected to be useful for schools as a reference in efforts to develop curriculum in their schools. This study uses a qualitative research approach. While the data collection techniques used in this study were obtained through interviews. Interviews were conducted with 3 informants consisting of the school principal, vice curricula and class teacher. Data analysis techniques are carried out by condensing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions or verification. The Skilbeck curriculum development model is a curriculum development design that has the advantage of being structured in stages and able to answer existing problems with organized and clear stages. This can be seen from the systematic stages and being able to represent the goals of curriculum development. The difference between the Skillbeck curriculum development model and other curriculum development models is that the teacher has the right to determine the school curriculum so that it is in accordance with the goals to be achieved because this curriculum is dynamic. The skilbeck curriculum development model is carried out by carrying out five stages, namely situation analysis, formulating objectives, formulating programs, implementation, and finally monitoring and evaluation.
Optimal train formation model at a marshalling station taking into account the provision of locomotive crews
Authors:   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Permikin Vadim Yuryevich , Alexandrov Alexander Ernstovich ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Kovalev Igor Alexandrovich ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Surin Alexander Vladimirovich ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Lesnykh Vladislav Vladislavovich ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT)
Published: January 2024

The efficiency of using locomotive and carriage fleets on the railway network is largely determined by the quality of train formation planning at marshalling stations. Automation of planning involves the use of mathematical models. The article describes the optimization flow model of the main technological line of a marshalling station. An important feature of this model is that it was able to adequately reflect not only the process of moving car flow at each stage of processing (when preparing trains for disbandment, during their disbandment, while accumulating cars in the marshalling yard, at the end of the formation of trains and rearranging them into the fleet departure, when preparing trains for departure and when leaving the station) also including an important part of the train formation process which is the provision of formed trains with locomotive crews. It is assumed that the model will be used in an automated control system and will improve the natural and economic performance of a complex transport system - a marshalling station.
Topical issues of the legal status and functional peculiarities of railway infrastructures
Authors:   Russian University of Transport (MIIT), Koryakin Viktor Mikhaylovich , Vakulenko Sergey Petrovich ,   Russian University of Transport (MIIT), Romenskiy Dmitriy Yuryevich ,   Russian University of Transport (MIIT), Kalinin Kirill Antonovich ,   Russian University of Transport (MIIT), Krasil’nikov Pavel Andreevich ,   Russian University of Transport (MIIT)
Published: January 2024

Theory and practice of railway transport operation in Russian Federation suggests the presence of two kinds of railway infrastructures the division of which is stated legally: infrastructure of general use and infrastructure of non-general use. The analyses results, suggested in the article, showed that on the results of the started in 2003 reform of railway transport there is the condition kept with the presence of unclearness with the use of functional features of railway infrastructures. The article gives the developed suggestions on the modernization of the transport law and also recommendations on the end-to-end terminology use in the railway sector are given.
Glycogen synthase kinase 3β: the nexus of chemoresistance, invasive capacity, and cancer stemness in pancreatic cancer
Authors: Uehara Masahiro , Domoto Takahiro , Takenaka Satoshi , Takeuchi Osamu , Shimasaki Takeo , Miyashita Tomoharu , Minamoto Toshinari
Published: January 2024

The treatment of pancreatic cancer remains a significant clinical challenge due to the limited number of patients eligible for curative (R0) surgery, failures in the clinical development of targeted and immune therapies, and the pervasive acquisition of chemotherapeutic resistance. Refractory pancreatic cancer is typified by high invasiveness and resistance to therapy, with both attributes related to tumor cell stemness. These malignant characteristics mutually enhance each other, leading to rapid cancer progression. Over the past two decades, numerous studies have produced evidence of the pivotal role of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)3β in the progression of over 25 different cancer types, including pancreatic cancer. In this review, we synthesize the current knowledge on the pathological roles of aberrant GSK3β in supporting tumor cell proliferation and invasion, as well as its contribution to gemcitabine resistance in pancreatic cancer. Importantly, we discuss the central role of GSK3β as a molecular hub that mechanistically connects chemoresistance, tumor cell invasion, and stemness in pancreatic cancer. We also discuss the involvement of GSK3β in the formation of desmoplastic tumor stroma and in promoting anti-cancer immune evasion, both of which constitute major obstacles to successful cancer treatment. Overall, GSK3β has characteristics of a promising therapeutic target to overcome chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer.
Mechanism of Phosphate Desorption from Activated Red Mud Particle Adsorbents
Authors: Yang Zhi wen , Li Longjiang , Qiu Yueqin , Wang Yalan
Published: January 2024

Herein, activated red mud particles are used as an adsorbent for adsorbing phosphorus. Different concentrations of HCl and deionized water are used for desorption tests, and the optimal desorption mechanism is investigated. The Langmuir isothermal model and pseudo-second-order kinetic linear model produce consistent results: the desorption is dominated by the surface desorption of the monomolecular layer, and chemical desorption limits the rate of surface desorption. The desorption thermodynamics indicates that the desorption of phosphorus by the desorbent is spontaneous and high temperature promotes desorption. The particle diffusion model demonstrates that the removal of phosphorus in the form of precipitation from the surface of an activated hematite particle adsorbent occurs primarily via a chemical reaction, and an analysis of the microscopic morphology indicates that the desorption process is primarily accompanied by the dissolution of the metal element Ca, followed by Al and Fe. The desorbent reacts with the active elements in red mud, and the vibration of the [SiO4]2− group calcite or aragonite group of calcium–iron garnet in the functional group disappears. The intensity of the wave peaks of the PO43− groups decreases considerably. Thus, desorption primarily involves the chemical desorption of the monomolecular layer.
Teaching Mathematics: Developing Competencies in Panamanian Elementary School Teachers
Authors: Morales Maure Luisa
Published: January 2024

La reflexión sobre la formación que necesitan los docentes panameños tiene poca tradición investigativa, aunque recientemente se han desarrollado programas de formación de docentes para enseñar matemáticas de acuerdo con las tendencias actuales en la enseñanza de esta materia. Este artículo explica uno de estos programas de formación de posgrado. Específicamente, se discuten los lineamientos para su diseño y algunos resultados de su segunda implementación. Entre los resultados más importantes para este artículo tenemos a) la creación de la plataforma así como el conjunto de tareas diseñadas, las cuales han sido utilizadas para la formación de posteriores promociones de docentes; b) Destaca el cambio en los criterios que orientan la práctica docente al final del programa, en relación con los criterios utilizados antes de la formación, destacando particularmente la relevancia que adquieren los aspectos emocionales y los relacionados con la interacción en este proceso.
The Reception and Transformation of Ippen(1234-1289)’s Religious Tenets and Practices by Enju Kato (1919-2021) and Shōjōkō-ji
Authors: An Saiping
Published: January 2024

This article illuminates the reception and transformation of Ippen一遍(1234-1289)’s religious tenets and practices by Enju Kato加藤円住 (1919-2021) and his temple Shōjōkō-ji清浄光寺. While Enju Kato asserts that his life has been dedicated to adhering and enacting Ippen's concept of "renunci-ation," he has reinterpreted this concept based on his personal experiences and comprehension. Second, Enju Kato and Shōjōkō-ji have inherited some of Ippen's religious practices yet adapted these to align with contemporary settings. This article presents a case study discussing the ac-ceptance and transformation of doctrines and practices of jishū時宗 in contemporary era, which has been overlooked by academia thus far.
Congratulations! MURAKAMI Suminao Award for Disaster Research 2023 and the JDR Annual Awards 2023
Authors:   Editorial Office
Published: January 2024

We are pleased to announce that the MURAKAMI Suminao Award for Disaster Research and the JDR annual awards (the JDR Award for the Most Cited Paper, the JDR Award for the Most Downloaded Article, and the JDR Award for the Most Contributory Reviewer) of 2023 have been decided by the JDR editorial boards. The award ceremony was held on December 6, 2023 at Gakushikaikan, Tokyo, Japan. We congratulate the winners and sincerely wish for future success.

MURAKAMI Suminao Award for Disaster Research 2023

Prof. Fumihiko Imamura (Tohoku University)

JDR Award for the Most Cited Paper 2023

Ryohei Kato, Ken-ichi Shimose, and Shingo Shimizu

Predictability of Precipitation Caused by Linear Precipitation Systems During the July 2017 Northern Kyushu Heavy Rainfall Event Using a Cloud-Resolving Numerical Weather Prediction Model

JDR Vol.13 No.5 pp. 846-859, 2018

JDR Award for the Most Downloaded Article 2023

Chun-Hao Shao, Pei-Chun Shao, and Fang-Ming Kuo

Stampede Events and Strategies for Crowd Management

JDR Vol.14 No.7 pp. 949-958, 2019

JDR Award for the Most Contributory Reviewer 2023

Prof. Reo Kimura (University of Hyogo)
New Capital City of Indonesia, an Opportunity or Threat for Ecotourism Resilience in East Borneo
Authors: Sukmana Eman ,   Editorial Office, Azizah Amiril
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this paper is to explore the positive and negative impacts of relocating the new national capital (IKN) to East Kalimantan on ecotourism resilience, in the context of scientific literature and international news. This research integrated the systematic literature review (SLR) and qualitative textual analysis (QTA) methods to validate each other’s results. The QTA results could support or challenge the SLR results to answer research questions. The results showed that the relocation of IKN was a great opportunity for ecotourism resilience, positive transmigration, government and community collective action, and stronger stakeholder collaboration. In contrast, IKN relocation could also be a real threat to ecotourism resilience due to natural disasters, government capitalism, negative transmigration, deforestation, environmental degradation, and marginalization of local communities.
Tendencias en la orientación de la publicidad: Reorientación y la precepción del usuario sobre las plataformas de comercio electrónico en ciudades de Colombia e Israel
Authors: Santamaría Ruíz Mauricio Junior , Pérez Barragán Brays , Hinojoza-Montañez Sebastian David
Published: January 2024

La publicidad en los medios digitales ha experimentado cambios por la bienvenida de la industria 5.0, transformando las formas promocionales en el consumidor digital y sus conductas sobre los productos ofrecidos, logrando una influencia en la precepción sobre la decisión final de usuario. Se pretende analizar las tendencias de la segmentación o “targeting” de la publicidad en las plataformas de comercio electrónico y su incidencia en la percepción del usuario digital. La metodología es de tipo descriptiva, dentro del paradigma postpositivista, con un muestreo probabilístico de la población consumidora digital, encuestados en las ciudades de Barranquilla, Colombia y Tel Aviv, Israel. Los resultados señalan que la presencia de la retargizacion es 4.38 general, estando muy presente en los consumidores, la segmentación psicográfica es de 2.55, con baja presencia, la segmentación geográfica de 4.15 “presente” y segmentación conductual con 3.77. Las nuevas tendencias han impactado el mercado con estrategias de marketing.
LA PRIMERA LEGISLACIÓN CONTRA EL TERRORISMO Y LOS ATENTADOS ANARQUISTAS EN LA BARCELONA DE FIN DE SIGLO: SUCESOS Y PROCESOS
Authors: Gómez de Maya Julián
Published: January 2024

Durante el período histórico de la Restauración borbónica hizo aparición en España, desde Europa, aunque con su reconocible peculiaridad peninsular, el fenómeno terrorista, recurrentemente conexo a una tendencia del anarquismo, tan estrepitosa como alarmante, que confiaba su estrategia a la llamada propaganda por el hecho. También la respuesta estatal cristalizó en el caso español con ciertos rasgos distintivos a partir de sendas leyes especiales de 1894 y 1896, pero sobre todo a la hora de la investigación y enjuiciamiento de los sucesos, primándose casi siempre el castigo sobre la justicia
LA LEGISLACIÓN SOBRE CAMINOS ESPAÑOLES EN EL SIGLO XVIII. UNA CONTRIBUCIÓN A SU ESTUDIO
Authors: Hurtado de Molina Julián
Published: January 2024

En el siglo XVIII, el siglo de las Luces, durante el reinado de Carlos III, se pone de manifiesto en los territorios de la corona española, la falta de comunicación entre las provincias del interior y las marítimas, indispensable para el fomento de la industria y el comercio, así como para una explotación rentable de la agricultura.

Los nuevos postulados ilustrados de la época, sitúan a este siglo XVIII como el de los caminos de España, por cuanto se inicia una legislación en sentido estricto para su construcción, conservación y protección.

En 1761 se promulgó el primer Decreto que clasificó las carreteras e impulsó el primer plan general, en el que se establecían las actuaciones en tal sentido, señalando plazos de ejecución de las obras y determinando los modos de financiación de las mismas.

 

El Plan de Esquilache (Leopoldo de Gregorio y Masnata, marqués de Esquilache, 1699-1785), como encargado de Hacienda y Superintendente General, presentó al rey Carlos III este esencial Plan, punto de arranque de los que posteriormente se redactaron. El plan consistía en el ensanchamiento de antiguas vías, en el empedrado de ciertos tramos, en el aumento de la longitud de la red e, incluso, en la creación de nuevos trazados que acortaran distancias.

Por causas de insuficiente preparación técnica y otras carencias, no se cumplieron todas las previsiones de dicho Plan, obteniéndose escaso rendimiento de los grandes recursos y esfuerzos que para su realización se habían destinado.

Tales deficiencias se expresaron posteriormente, ya en el siglo XIX, por medio del llamado Informe Betancourt, elaborado por quien fue el fundador de la Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos y Canales del Reino de España