bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Digital Diplomacy in the International Security System after the Declaration of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic
Authors:   “Carol I” National Defense University, București, BODONI Cristina
Published: June 2023

In this study, we start from the premise that the isolation imposed after the declaration of the pandemic with Covid-19 forced the diplomatic environment to assume its digitization, following a time when the digital diplomacy held a secondary role on Social Media on the Internet. The pandemic has forced the diplomatic and consular environment to accept their full digitization, almost overnight. It has quickly become a powerful tool for innovation and progress, a reliable element of international cooperation. Then, during the research, we highlight aspects that explain the removal of digital diplomacy from the sphere of public diplomacy. We explain the central mission of contemporary diplomacy with the help of good practices and international cooperation in the field of regional security in the Black Sea region. Then we underline the reasons that could weaken national security. We also set out essential elements that lead us to believe that the digital diplomacy will remain relevant after the end of the pandemic, becoming an important element of interconnection of all stakeholders and a pacifist protector of national security.
Maritime Operations and Exercises. Instruments for the Implementation of Regional Security in the Black Sea
Authors:   Joint Force Command “General Ioan Emanoil Florescu”, ROȘU Marius , IONIȚĂ Dorin ,   Joint Force Command “General Ioan Emanoil Florescu”
Published: June 2023

After the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Iron Curtain – realities corroborated by the geopolitical implosion of the former USSR in 1989, the Wider Black Sea Region has experienced a phase of acute transition, now becoming the centre of geopolitical and geostrategic interests of major state and non-state actors with global or regional values, as follows: USA, NATO, EU, Russian Federation, Turkey. The sustained interest in ensuring security in the WBSR is represented by the launch and development of various formats of cooperation and exercises that denote an almost continuous presence of Allied forces in the Black Sea basin, respecting the conditions provided by the Montreux Convention. Ongoing training, achieving a higher degree of interoperability through standard procedures and increasing the responsiveness of military and civilian forces through the planning and conduct of maritime exercises and operations in the WBSR is the projection of political will through military initiatives, CIMIC and law enforcement specific instruments.
Multimedia, Catalyst for Resizing the Social Sector of National Security during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   “Carol I” National Defense University, Bucureșt, BODONI Cristina
Published: June 2023

The isolation imposed by the pandemic has produced the “rediscovery” of Internet utilities, the only window to the real world. The first areas that took over were the most connected to the sciences of communication. The media has retreated, quickly adapting to traditional functions. (Tele)Communications and the media, the internet and social networks have become reference media in recent years, environments that cause problems at all levels, from the individual to the most relevant to the international and where very few can keep pace with these evolutions. When we say that there are few who keep up, we turn our attention to the effects of change on the national security sectors. However, the laws and systems of protection of events, dangers and risks are far from implementing the general module, and the existing ones are outdated due to the complex vortex of changes and evolution of technologies that people have entered, where there are no borders, national laws or simple rules. of conduct, universally accepted, given that in the virtual space, the state is almost non-existent
ONLINE ACROSTIC TECHNIQUES IN INCREASING THE POETRY WRITING SKILLS OF CLASS X STUDENTS IN THE INDEPENDENCE CURRICULUM
Authors: Radina Amalia  , Ani Mukoliyah
Published: May 2023

One of the main focuses of the Merdeka Curriculum is literacy skills. Indonesian is a subject that teaches literacy skills, one of which is the sub-aspect of writing poetry. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the acrostic technique in improving the poetry writing skills of class X at SMKN 1 Magetan. The research method used is a quantitative research that compares the results between the two cycles. The results of the study found that the acrostic technique increased students' poetry writing skills. Based on the findings, the researcher suggestthator teachers use the acrostic technique as an alternative method of teaching poetry writing skills because it has been proven to be able to improve students' competence and learning activities.
Systematic Literature Review: TPACK-Integrated Design Thinking in Education
Authors: Abdul Rahman  , Tomi Apra Santosa  , Aulia Sofianora  , Flavia Oktavianti  , Rodhiatul Alawiyah  , Ringgo Putra  , Ilwandri Ilwandri
Published: May 2023

This research aims to analyze design thinking integrated with technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) in ducation. This research is a type of systematic literature review (SLR) research with the PRISMA method. The data sources in the study came from 10 national and international journals published between 2018- 2023 and indexed by SINTA, Scopus, and WOS. The search for data sources comes from Google Scholar, MPDI, ScienceDirect, Wiley, and Eric. The analysis shows that 1) TPACK-integrated design thinking has a positive impact on the learning process, and 2) design thinking integrated with TPACK in education has a variety of forms both in theory and practice. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the concept of design thinking integrated with TPACK is very necessary to be developed in the education system in Indonesia. Design thinking integrated with TPACK is able to encourage students' critical thinking skills and creativity in learning.
Reformasi Haul Zakat di Masa Pandemi dalam Tinjauan Empat Mazhab
Authors: Andi Muh. Taqiyuddin  , A.Qadir Gassing  , Muammar Muhammad Bakry
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the concept of haul in the perspective of four schools of thought. This research is a type of qualitative research with library research methods. This study uses a normative language and juridical approach. The data are sourced from various literature explorers whose sources are journals, books and proceedings. Data analysis is used by tracing various literatures from articles, books, proceedings and other relevant, analyzing and drawing conclusions. The results of the study are that First, according to the agreement of the scholars, among them according to the four schools of thought that haul is not required for agricultural and fruit zakat. Second, the concept of expediting the payment of zakat before the haul during the pandemic, there is no difference among the four schools of thought, in fact what is wrong is the paradigm of society, the way of thinking, the way of understanding their knowledge is wrong, therefore there must be an effort to reshuffle the paradigm through reformulation of the zakat haul in the future. pandemic, namely the adjustment of the zakat haul during the pandemic.
The Role of Youtube in Optimizing The Cognitive Development of Early Children Group B on Theme Of Vehicles in RA Salafiyah Cibenda, Pangandaran District
Authors: Ai Teti Wahyuni  , Aang Andi Kuswandi  , Ai Niatus Saadah
Published: May 2023

Early childhood is the age when a child is experiencing significant cognitive development. Providing the right stimulus in the form of role useYouTube is one effort to optimize children's cognitive development. The purpose of this research is to know and understand the roleYouTube in optimizing the cognitive development of Group B early childhood on the theme of vehicles at RA Salafiyah Cibenda Pangandaran Regency. The research method used is a qualitative-descriptive approach. The subjects in this study were students, teachers and parents from Group B at RA Salafiyah. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the study show that the roleYouTube can optimize children's cognitive development. This can be seen from the developments that occur in the aspects of attention, concentration, imagination, curiosity, memory, and language, in early childhood regarding the role of usingYouTube group B on the theme of Vehicles in RA Salafiyah Cibenda Pangandaran Regency.
Radiolucência intracoronal pré-eruptiva (PECR) de um segundo molar permanente. relato de caso
Authors: Honório Mandetta Amanda Rafaelly , Zaratin Beltramin Rafael , Mendes Rocha Monise , Lira Ramos dos Reis Heloisa Rafaela , Altavista Olga Maria , Carvalho Bortoletto Carolina , Agnelli Mesquita Ferrari Raquel , Kalil Bussadori Sandra
Published: June 2023

Introdução: A Radiolucência intracoronal pré eruptiva (PECR) é um achado radiográfico, com aspecto de lesão radiolúcida na dentina coronária, adjacente a junção amelodentinária, em dentes não irrompidos. Objetivo: Relatar um caso de possível reabsorção intracoronal pré-eruptiva com destruição extensa de dentina e envolvimento pulpar de um segundo molar permanente recém-erupcionado. Método: Após definição do diagnóstico, optou-se por um tratamento conservador, com a realização de capeamento pulpar direto com a finalidade de manutenção da vitalidade pulpar e término de formação das raízes. Resultado: Após o tratamento, paciente permaneceu assintomática no controle de quinze dias, com teste de vitalidade normal e sem sinais de inflamação. Conclusão: A interpretação cuidadosa do exame radiográfico é crucial para a detecção precoce e manejo adequado dessas lesões.
Impacto do treinamento físico no perfil inflamatório e redox renal no desenvolvimento de síndrome metabólica
Authors: Viana do Nascimento Filho Antonio , Gomes Gurgel Glaucivan , Thomazetti Douglas , Petrica Neves Pietra , Rascio Henriques Dutra Marina , Plens Shecaira Tânia , Da Silva Dias Danielle , Bernardes Nathalia , De Angelis Kátia
Published: June 2023

Objetivo: Investigar o efeito do treinamento físico aeróbio (TF) no perfil inflamatório e de estresse oxidativo renal em modelo experimental de desenvolvimento de síndrome metabólica (SM). Métodos: Ratos Wistar e espontaneamente hipertensos (SHR) distribuídos nos grupos: controle (C), hipertenso (H), hipertenso frutose (HF) e hipertenso frutose treinado (HFT). Os grupos HF e HFT foram submetidos à sobrecarga de frutose (10%, 60 dias) desde o desmame. O TF foi realizado em esteira por 60 dias (5dias/semana, 40-60% velocidade máxima do teste de esforço). Resultados: O TF promoveu redução de ânion superóxido, peróxido de hidrogênio e proteínas oxidadas comparado ao grupo HF. Além disso, o grupo HFT apresentou aumento de FRAP e nitritos comparado aos grupos H e HF. No perfil inflamatório, o TF proporcionou aumento de IL-10 e redução da razão TNFα/IL-10. Conclusão: Os resultados demostraram que o treinamento aeróbio atenuou o estresse oxidativo e favoreceu um perfil anti-inflamatório no tecido renal em um modelo de desenvolvimento de SM.
ENGINEERING THE ACTIVE SITE OF FORMATE DEHYDROGE-NASE FROM STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS: INTRODUCTION TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE ADDITIONAL LOOP AND HISTIDINE RESIDUES
Authors: IURCHENKO TATIANA S. , LOGINOVA ANASTASIA A. , SERGEEV EGOR P. , POMETUN EVGENII V. , TISHKOV VLADIMIR I. , SAVIN SVYATOSLAV S. , POMETUN ANASTASIA A.
Published: June 2023

NAD+-dependent formate dehydrogenase (EC 1.2.1.2, FDH) from pathogenic bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (SauFDH) differs signi cantly from other FDHs both in terms of primary structure and catalytic properties. A distinctive feature of SauFDH is the highest (about 2.5-3 times) speci c activity compared to other formate dehydrogenases. At the same time, SauFDH has high Michaelis constants for both substrates. Based on the analysis of threedimensional structures and the alignment of amino acid sequences, substitutions promising in terms of changing catalytic parameters were selected. The replacement of I220H resulted in an increase in KMNAD+; the value of kcat has not changed. When Т250Н is replaced, an increase in KMNAD+ is observed, kcat decreases from 20 to 13 s-1. The replacement of K368H led to a slight increase in KMNAD+, kcat decreased from 20 s-1 to 6 s-1. The introduction of TGA and AGA additional inserts in α-helix at the C-terminus of the enzyme led to an increase in KMNAD+ and KMHCOO-. A bigger effect was observed for KMNAD+ - the difference was more than 10 times. For mutant SauFDH with insertions kcat signi cantly reduced to 4 s-1. Similar results were observed for mutants with multipoint substitutions. Thus, the C-terminal sequence has been shown to play an important role in the catalysis of SauFDH.
Braiding Our Lives
Authors: Fearon Stephanie
Published: June 2023

Adult literacy is a pressing policy issue in Canada. Reports reveal immigrant communities as accounting for a relatively large share of the country’s population experiencing low reading, writing, numeracy, and information processing skills. This paper explores how Black immigrant women who are adult literacy learners negotiate and reconfigure their motherwork while living abroad in Toronto with their families. This article presents insights obtained from six in-depth interviews with African Caribbean mothers living in Toronto. In these interviews, participants shared stories that centre the following questions: What are the literacy experiences of Black immigrant mothers who are adult learners? How can we better support their literacy journey?
Drawing on an arts-informed narrative methodology, this study compiled findings gained from interviews into the creative non-fiction story Braiding Our Lives. Braiding Our Lives captures personal narratives, shared by study participants, highlighting the central role of homeplace and cultural work in the lives of Black immigrant mothers who are literacy learners.
Anomaly Detection for Human Home Activities Using Pattern Based Sequence Classification
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Persiaran Multimedia, 63100 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Elhadad Rawan Mohammed , Tan Yi-Fei ,   Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Persiaran Multimedia, 63100 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: May 2023

In most countries, the old-age people population continues to rise. Because young adults are busy with their work engagements, they have to let the elderly stay at home alone. This is quite dangerous, as accidents at home may happen anytime without anyone knowing. Although sending elderly relatives to an elderly care center or hiring a caregiver are good solutions, they may not be feasible since it may be too expensive over a long-term period. The behavior patterns of elderly people during daily activities can give hints about their health condition. If an abnormal behavior pattern can be detected in advance, then precautions can be taken at an early stage. Previous studies have suggested machine learning techniques for such anomaly detection but most of the techniques are complicated. In this paper, a simple model for detecting anomaly patterns in human activity sequences using Random forest (RF) and K-nearest neighbor (KNN) classifiers is presented. The model was implemented on a public dataset and it showed that the RF classifier performed better, with an accuracy of 85%, compared to the KNN classifier, which achieved 73%.
CNN Based Covid-19 Detection from Image Processing
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh,  688, Beribadh Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh, Rahman Mohammed Ashikur , Islam Mohammad Rabiul ,   Department of Computer Science, American International University Bangladesh, 408/1, Kuratoli, Khilkhet, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh, Rafath Md. Anzir Hossain ,   Department of Computer Science & Engineering, University of South Asia,  Amin Bazar, Savar, Dhaka-1348, Bangladesh, Mhejabin Simron ,   Department of Computer Science, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh,  688, Beribadh Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
Published: May 2023

Covid-19 is a respirational condition that looks much like pneumonia. It is highly contagious and has many variants with different symptoms. Covid-19 poses the challenge of discovering new testing and detection methods in biomedical science. X-ray images and CT scans provide high-quality and information-rich images. These images can be processed with a convolutional neural network (CNN) to detect diseases such as Covid-19 in the pulmonary system with high accuracy. Deep learning applied to X-ray images can help to develop methods to identify Covid-19 infection. Based on the research problem, this study defined the outcome as reducing the energy costs and expenses of detecting Covid-19 in X-ray images. Analysis of the results was done by comparing a CNN model with a DenseNet model, where the first achieved more accurate performance than the second.
Inclusive Innovation through Arduino Embedded Systems and ChatGPT
Authors: Cárdenas Espinosa Rubén Darío , Caicedo-Erazo Julio César , Arbeláez Londoño Mauricio , Jimenez Pitre Iris
Published: May 2023

This article aims to highlight the possibilities of inclusive innovation provided by the ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Model through the development of projects that apply the Internet of Things (IoT) together with Arduino Embedded Systems. Inclusive innovation, considered as a path towards sustainable development, refers to the creation of new goods and services conceived for, by and with those who have been marginalized from the mainstream of development, particularly those people living in poverty who coexist with the higher income strata in society. Today, innovation drives the generation of new technological projects in need and demand. Through the Internet of Things (IoT) and Arduino Embedded Systems, which are designed to fulfill one or more functions through microcontrollers in real time, significant popularity has been achieved in the field of education and applied research. It is in these fields where the ChatGPT Model plays a crucial role in the progress of these areas. The methodology implemented consists of a Participatory Action Research with a qualitative approach, which was developed in the following cycles: 1. Planning of the intervention, 2. The intervention instrument selected was the Field Diaries on Digital Boards. As a result of this research, the development of Digital Educational Resources that contribute to the educational processes in the development of Free Software and Hardware was achieved. With this, the development of Digital Educational Resources for the Computer Engineering program was achieved.
Neurotechnologies and brain codes: the importance of legislation in deconstructive key
Authors: Novoa-Rojas Francisco , Báez-Alarcón Andrea
Published: June 2023

In the article, ethical conflicts arising from the application of neurotechnologies in the human body were analyzed. Although these external devices were presented as potential solutions to certain pathologies, it was observed that they could also be used in healthy individuals and interfere with brain activity, thereby generating the main concern around neuro-rights. However, to carry out this investigation, the focus was on the mind-brain relationship and moral dilemmas. Finally, a connection was established between neuroscience and Derridean and Nancyan thought. This allowed for an understanding, from an interpretative reading of the French philosopher's thought, of the interpretation of writing as brain codes and the urgency of legislating neuro-rights in the face of a potentially dangerous future
Leadership styles: a study in Latin America, the United States and Europe
Authors: Eslava Zapata Rolando , Omaña Guerrero Jesús Alfonso , Sierra Narváez Francisco Javier , Mogrovejo Andrade Johanna Milena
Published: June 2023

Introduction: leadership styles vary in organizations due to multiple factors, such as policies or organizational culture. Today's globalized world and post-pandemic times require a leader capable of integrating people and motivating them to achieve objectives. Objective: the aim of this study was to analyze leadership styles in organizations in Latin America, the United States and Europe. Method: a sample of eighty-one leaders were administered a questionnaire composed of twenty-one items, in order to evaluate the leadership style with the Blake and Mouton test, in order to identify whether leaders are people-oriented or task-oriented. Results: once the test was applied to the leaders of the study sample, it was found that 1,23 % are social leaders, 4,94 % are authoritarian leaders and 93,83 % are team leaders.Conclusions: today's society demands an integrative leadership style that helps transform the work team. Research on leadership identifies multiple factors that can lead to the selection of a leadership style. In this regard, the results obtained revealed that the team leadership style is the one most used by leaders
A Petrobras e o nacionalismo econômico no Brasil
Authors: Schutte Giorgio Romano
Published: May 2023

O artigo analisa a evolução histórica do debate e das políticas implementadas para a exploração do óleo no Brasil desde sua origem com ênfase na constituição e a trajetória da Petrobras.
São apresentados a visões e argumentos nos diversos períodos a respeito do papel do governo, da estatal, das multinacionais e das empresas privadas nacionais no setor de petróleo. Esse reflete as várias concepções de desenvolvimento que disputaram a hegemonia ao longo do período em análise. São identificadas três abordagens presentes a partir de Bielschowsky (2011):  o pensamento nacionalista-estatatista, o nacionalista-privatista e o liberal. As políticas implementadas refletem a força política das articulações em torno dessas abordagens. O artigo aborda dessa forma o surgimento e a consolidação do nacional-desenvolvimentismo entre a década de 1950 e 1980, seguida de um período (neo) liberal até a presidência do Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-2010) que coincidiu com a descoberto de grandes reservas no alto-mar (pré-sal) e que origem a uma volta a uma abordagem desenvolvimentista.
“En defensa de lo que nos pertenece”: Estado e industria petrolífera en Chile (1940-1960)
Authors: Donoso Rojas Carlos David
Published: May 2023

Nuestra propuesta presenta el proceso de formación de la industria petrolífera en Chile y los esfuerzos por reservar  su propiedad en el Estado. Lo que parece una contradicción entre el interés por reforzar su carácter estatal y la falta de inversiones para lograr rentabilizarla se explica por dos razones. La primera vincula el desarrollo de la actividad con la explotación intensiva de recursos mineros como el cobre y el salitre que no generaron beneficio al país. El segundo refiere a a percepción en Chile de compañías transnacionales como Shell Royal Dutch y Standard Oil, tanto a partir de la experiencia en México y Bolivia, fundamentalmente, como de su rol como duopolio en la distribución de combustibles en Chile en el período post depresión económica.
Nuestra hipótesis sugiere que en la configuración de la industria se conjugaron discursos nacionalistas orientados a restringir la participación de grandes compañías, tras los cuales existían intereses bien definidos, orientados a favorecer determinados núcleos económicos locales.
Antibacterial and Wound Healing Properties of Selected Cameroonian Medicinal Plants
Authors: Tamokou Jean-De-Dieu , Matsuete-Takongmo Germaine
Published: June 2023

Emilia coccinea (Sims.) G. Don. (Asteraceae), Erigeron floribundus (Kunth) Sch. Bip. (Asteraceae) and Hibiscus asper Hook.f. (Malvaceae) are used ethnomedicinally in tropical region of Africa to treat various diseases including infectious diseases, abscesses, skin diseases and wounds. The study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of E. coccinea, H. asper and E. floribundus extracts and the healing efficiency of the most active extract in a rat excision wound model infected by Staphylococcus aureus. The plant extracts were prepared by maceration in ethanol. Secondary metabolites were detected in the extracts by using standard methods. Antibacterial activities of extracts alone and the combinations of extracts with amoxicillin as well as the effect of osmotic stress on their activities were determined against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by using broth micro dilution method. The therapeutic effect of the E. coccinea extract was evaluated in a rat excision wound model infected by S. aureus. E. coccinea extract (MIC = 256 - 512 µg/ml) displayed the largest antibacterial activities followed in decreasing order by the extracts of E. floribundus flowers and leaves (MIC = 256 - 1024 µg/ml), E. floribundus roots (MIC = 512 - 1024 µg/ml) and H. asper (MIC = 1024 µg/ml). The antibacterial activities of plant extracts and amoxicillin increased under osmotic stress conditions. E. coccinea extract showed additive effect with amoxicillin against pathogenic bacteria among which multidrug resistant strains. E. coccinea extract ointment yielded the shortest epithelization times, highest wound contraction rates and lowest numbers of colony forming units of S. aureus at the infection site as compared with the standard drug (Baneocin). Interestingly, this extract ointment is non-irritating to the skin and eyes. The observed biological activities may be attributed to the presence of groups of phytochemical compounds found in the test plants. The results of the present study demonstrate the antibacterial activity of the test plants as well as the healing efficiency of the E. coccinea extract ointment. E. coccinea can be used for the development of phytomedicines to treat wounds and infectious diseases particularly those caused by the tested bacteria. So, further studies are warranted.
Գենիտալ տուբերկուլոզի կլինիկո-մորֆոլոգիական բնութագիրը եվ դերը անպտղության մեջ
Authors: Ղարդյան Գ.Կ. , Աբրահամյան Ս.Հ.
Published: May 2023

According to WHO, the frequency of infertility in different countries varies widely and has no tendency to decrease. Taking into account the fact that the structure and frequency of infertile marriage in all countries is determined by application, which does not provide clear data about the real picture of infertility in a given country, countries are recommended to conduct epidemiological studies within the framework of the human reproduction program, that would allow determining the incidence of infertility in a given country, causal structure, contributing factors, existing experience and methods of research and treatment of couples suffering from infertility, effectiveness of research and treatment to develop and implement national strategies and programs to overcome the problem of infertility. Therefore, for the diagnosis, treatment and overcoming of infertility, it is very important to study its causality and prevalence. Tuberculosis of the reproductive system is neglected as a causal factor in most cases and they come to this only after denying the rest of infectious and non-infectious diseases. However, studying the morphofunctional features of tuberculosis, we are convinced that unlike many other causal factors, they are irreversible in this case. Therefore, early diagnosis of tuberculosis is the key to infertility treatment. And tuberculosis prevention, in addition to medical problems and approaches, should also have a social component that prevents poverty, possible malnutrition, unemployment and emigration.
Los procesos de carrera policial a nivel estatal. Un análisis normativo
Authors: Gonzalez de la Peña Lucía
Published: May 2023

La legislación en materia de seguridad pública determina como base de la organización y estructura de las instituciones de seguridad pública al “servicio profesional de carrera policial”, el cual tiene como finalidad otorgar un plan de vida para sus integrantes. No obstante el mandato del Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública, se ha detectado que su aplicación no ha permeado en la vida cotidiana de las instituciones de seguridad pública. El presente análisis busca conocer el estado legislativo de la carrera policial a nivel estatal, así como proponer mejoras para reconocer la labor de los policías y con ello contribuir a la mejoría de las condiciones en su actuar.
La salud mental en elementos de la Dirección de Seguridad Pública Municipal de Tlaxcala
Authors: Adán Rios Alfredo , Hernández Pulido Maximino , Adán Pimentel Alfredo
Published: May 2023

Con el propósito de conocer el estado mental en elementos de la Dirección de Seguridad Pública Municipal de Tlaxcala, se realizó un estudio observacional y longitudinal. Se estudiaron a 18 de126 policías que aceptaron participar en el estudio. Se les aplicó una batería de pruebas conformada por 18 pruebas psicométricas generales. Derivado del diagnóstico, se encontraron tres personas, elementos (usuarios), que requerirían atención especial (multidisciplinaria) en cuanto al apoyo como mejora del estado mental actual, y un elemento que se encuentra dentro de un espectro normalizado de alienación y conducta adecuadas. Se concluye en este estudio la importancia de que los elementos policiales sean valorados en su salud mental, ya que de ello depende la mejoría de su praxis profesional.
Amniotic fluid karyotype analysis and prenatal diagnosis strategy of 3117 pregnant women with amniocentesis indication
Authors: Liu Yi , Sun Xue-Cheng , Lv Guo-Jian , Liu Ji-Hong , Sun Chen , Mu Kai
Published: May 2023

Aim:
To examine prenatal diagnosis strategies through fetal karyotype analysis for 3117 pregnant women with genetic amniocentesis indications.
Materials & methods:
According to the different indications for amniocentesis, the study was divided into 8 groups. The number of amniocentesis specimens, the number of abnormal karyotypes and the positive rate of each group were analyzed.
Results:
Compared with prenatal serum screening, noninvasive prenatal DNA testing is more accurate and can effectively improve screening efficiency. Multiple prenatal diagnosis indicators (37.349%) were more likely to be detected than single prenatal diagnosis indicators (11.091%).
Conclusion:
None of the screening methods can completely replace amniocentesis, and for pregnant women with genetic indications for amniocentesis, amniocentesis is strongly recommended.
Programação Centrada em Instâncias em SMALLTALK
Authors: Lisboa Paulo H. C. , Tepedino José Fernando , Meira Silvio Lemos
Published: June 2023

Este artigo discute o conceito de programação centrada em instâncias, mostrando um protótipo com várias extensões introduzidas ao ambiente SMALLTALK/V para torná-lo mais propício a este estilo de programação. O artigo apresenta também algumas técnicas que permitem a incorporação de características dos sistemas baseados em instâncias no protótipo.
Utilização da Metodologia OMT na Construção de Ferramentas CASE
Authors: Cabral Renato Silva , Jansen Sandra de Albuquerque , Carreiro Patrícia Porto , Castro Jaelson Brelaz de
Published: June 2023

Este trabalho descreve à experiência de utilização de uma metodologia orientada a objeto no desenvolvimento de ferramentas CASE (Computer Aided Software Engeneering). Foi feito um estudo comparativo entre algumas metodologias orientadas a objeto, escolhendo-se a OMT. (Object Modeling Technique) para a construção de uma ferramenta. Ao final, foi possível identificar as vantagens e desvantagens do uso da metodologia orientada a objeto OMT no processo de desenvolvimento.
Conciliação de Flexibilidade e Verificação Estática em Linguagens Orientadas a Objetos
Authors: Rodriguez Noemi de La Roque , Ierusalimschy Roberto , Rangel José Lucas
Published: June 2023

O polimorfismo por herança, tal como usualmente apresentado por linguagens orientadas à objetos, introduz um conflito entre flexibilidade e verificação estática de tipos. Este trabalho descreve um sistema de tipos que resolve este conflito, através de facilidades para definição de hierarquias separadas para tipos e implementações e descrição de tipos genéricos com restrições.
Evaluation of The Cost of Alternate Mutation Strategies
Authors: Mathur Aditya P. , Wong Weichen E.
Published: June 2023

Amongst the various testing strategies, mutation testing has been empirically found to be the most effective in detecting faults. However, mutation often imposes unacceptable demands on computing and human resources due to the large number of mutants that need to be compiled and executed on one or more test cases. In addition, the tester needs to examine many mutants and analyze these for possible equivalence with the program under test. For these reasons, mutation is generally regarded by the praeticing test engineer as too expensive to use. As one significant component of the cost of mutation is the execution of mutants against test cases, we believe that the cost can be reduced dramatically by reducing the number of mutants that need to be examined. We report the results from a case study designed to investigate two alternatives to reduce the cost of mutation. The alternatives considered are: (1) randomly selected 2% mutation and (2) constrained mutation. We provide experimental data indicating that both alternatives lead to test sets that distinguish a significant number of all mutants and provide high all-uses coverage.
L2 Acquisition from Perspectives of Professional Translation and Interpreting
Authors: He Yuanjian , Hou Linping , Yue Lang Luna
Published: May 2023

Natural output data of professional translating and interpreting are sampled, and the data patterns are examined with reference to the interlingual-systems theory of bilingual reformation. Asymmetrical performances were found in favor of forward direction (L1 → L2) across three modes (written translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting), particularly when the source input contained conceptual content alien to the target output. This finding complements previous studies where asymmetrical performances were found in favor of backward word translation (L2 → L1) by beginner bilinguals. In either case, the asymmetrical performances suggest that there are interlingual routes between L2 and L1 that are an integral part of neurolinguistic organization of a bilingual’s two languages, and those routes play a crucial role in the reduction of the processing load during translation, albeit in opposite directions and at different stages of L2 maturation.
Virulence Attributes in Aspergillus fumigatus
Authors: Guadalupe Frías-De-León María , García-Salazar Eduardo , Acosta-Altamirano Gustavo
Published: May 2023

Aspergillus fumigatus is one of the most important opportunistic fungal pathogens. It causes various types of infections in humans, from skin, lung, and allergic infections to invasive infections. However, these stand out because their mortality rate can reach up to 95%. A. fumigatus is a ubiquitous fungus and, therefore, humans are in constant contact with it without major risk, except when there is a predisposing factor on the host, that allows the fungus to penetrate and invade the tissues. It is fascinating how this fungus manages to go from harmless to pathogenic as, in addition to the predisposing factors of the human, multiple attributes of the fungus intervene that favor its growth and survival in the host. Among these virulence attributes are thermotolerance, the ability to evade the immune response, some components of the cell wall, the production of secondary metabolites, compliance with nutritional requirements, and the production of melanin, among others. Furthermore, some of these virulence attributes are interrelated, making understanding the pathogenesis of aspergillosis more complex. This chapter presents a review of some virulence attributes that are known, to date, in A. fumigatus.
Comparison of Pain Intensity, Fear of Movement, and Disability Before and After Lumbar Spine Surgery
Authors: Mohammadi Hassan Reza , Rahmatian Aryoobarzan , Hatefi Masoud , Sadeghi Sohrab
Published: May 2023

Background: Lumbar spine surgery (LSS) is performed to manage patients with lumbar discs. These patients commonly experience pain, fear, and disability after LSS surgery. Objectives: Considering the importance of LSS surgery and its outcomes in these patients, the purpose of the present study was to compare pain intensity, fear of movement, and disability before and after LSS. Methods: In this descriptive and analytical research, the population under study included all patients undergoing LSS at the Imam Khomeini Hospital of Ilam City from October 2015 to October 2016. Demographic and clinical information questionnaires, pain catastrophizing scale (PCS), tampa scale for kinesiophobia (TSK), and Physical Disability Questionnaire (PDQ) were data collection tools, which were completed for the patients referring to our center and undergoing LSS according to diagnostic findings and clinical documents. The patient’s condition was evaluated using the aforementioned questionnaires six months to one year after the study. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: The mean (SD) score of PCS before surgery was equal to 51.17 (7.53) in men and 63.84 (4.72) in women (P = 0.004). Nine weeks after the surgery, the PCS score was 19.36 (4.94) in men and 23.31 (6.68) in women (P = 0.04). There were significant decreases in all variables, including the PCS score, Brief Pain Inventory score, and PDQ score after the intervention compared to pre-intervention (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Considering that LSS can effectively reduce patients’ pain intensity, disability, and fear of movement, this intervention is recommended for patients who need surgery according to relevant diagnostic criteria and clinical examination findings.
The Problem with Human Composting
Authors: Turpin Dawn ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: May 2023

Burial of human remains is a sacred process in the Catholic faith, as well as many others. However, burial can also have a serious impact on the surrounding environment. As such, human composting has been proposed as a solution to the economic impact of burial. This article discusses the issue, process, and ethical ramifications of human composting through a Catholic bioethical lense.
The Buried Promise of Sections 74 and 75 of Chapter V of Division Two of Heidegger’s Being and Time (1927) in light of New Testament Christianity
Authors: Sampath Rajesh ,   Romanian Academy - Iasi Branch
Published: June 2023

This article will offer a close reading of sections 74 and 75 of “Chapter V: Temporality and Historicality” of Division Two of Heidegger’s Being and Time (1927). Our goal is to expand on a speculative metaphysical reconstruction of Chapter 17 of the Gospel of John, when Jesus is finished speaking to the disciples and is addressing the Father alone. This is right before his Passion, namely the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and ultimate Resurrection. The work is not situated in either abstract systematic or biblical theology, which seeks to defend faith, particularly using modern continental philosophical resources, such as the early Heidegger’s fundamental ontology. Then again, it is not a philosophy of religion either, in the sense that it is not concerned with investigating the nature or essence of religion. Rather, it is trying to move within Being and Time to construct anew its ‘missing Division Three’ by creating new terms and distinctions beyond what is offered in the first Two Divisions. Our hypothesis is this: the supersession of Being and Time requires an imaginative metaphysical expansion of hidden secrets buried in the Gospel regarding a strange double temporalization in the discourse of Jesus to his Father. These two temporal planes are phenomenologically irreducible to either the linear sequence of events of his life as narrated in the four Gospels; or the history of theological attempts, particularly twentieth-century theological giants (Barth, Tillich, Rahner, Moltmann, Pannenberg), to think about the time-eternity-history relation with regard to the Kairos (through the Incarnation of the Son) at the fulfilled time and the Parousia, namely the Second Coming at the eschatological end of time. The article concludes with certain criteria regarding judgements on the undecidability of theism vs. atheism when attempting to go beyond Heidegger’s Being and Time. The ontological consequences, and therefore meaning of such an undertaking at a step beyond Being and Time, remain indiscernible for specific reasons.
КРИЗА ЯК ПРОЦЕС ЗМІН ТА СТАДІЇ КРИЗОВОГО РОЗВИТКУ
Authors:   Хмельницький національний університет, Ткаченко Іван , Швед Вадим ,   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна», Ковтун Артур ,   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна»
Published: May 2023

В статті розглядаються питання сутності криз. Увага приділена основним причинам виникнення криз та подальшій типологізації криз. Аналізуються кризові фактори, що впливають на діяльність підприємства, а також основний інструментарій антикризового управління діяльністю підприємства.
СТРАТЕГІЧНЕ ПЛАНУВАННЯ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА: КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНО-МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ ЗАСАДИ
Authors:   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна», Швед Вадим , Шлінчук Віктор ,   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна»
Published: May 2023

В статті проводиться критичний аналіз змісту поняття «стратегічне планування», розглядаються концептуальні підходи до визначення сутності. На основі процесного підходу до розуміння сутності аналізуються функції стратегічного планування. Наводяться основі принципи стратегічного планування на підприємстві.
ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ ОСНОВИ МОТИВАЦІЙНИХ МЕХАНІЗМІВ В СИСТЕМІ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТУ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors:   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна», Омельченко Олена , Турчак Вікторія ,   Вінницький кооперативний інститут, Слободянюк Мирослава ,   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна»
Published: May 2023

В статті розглянуто основні аспекти економічної сутності мотивації. Проведено вивчення та аналіз літератури щодо визначення поняття «мотивація». Приділено увагу основним підходам до трактування мотивації провідними науковцями. Розглянуто роль мотивації у підвищенні ефективності системи управління, а також приділено увагу методам та способам мотивації.
Endovascular Thrombectomy for Large Ischemic Strokes: A Living Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Authors: Morsi Rami Z. , Elfil Mohamed , Ghaith Hazem S. , Aladawi Mohammad , Elmashad Ahmad , Kothari Sachin , Desai Harsh , Prabhakaran Shyam , Al-Mufti Fawaz , Kass-Hout Tareq
Published: May 2023

Background and Purpose New studies have shown that endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is safe and effective for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients with large ischemic areas. The aim of our study is to conduct a living systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing EVT versus medical management only.Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing EVT versus medical management alone in AIS patients with large ischemic regions. We conducted our meta-analysis using fixed-effect models to compare functional independence, mortality, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) between EVT and standard medical management only. We assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool and the certainty of evidence for each outcome using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations approach.Results Of 14,513 citations, we included 3 RCTs with a total of 1,010 participants. We found low-certainty evidence of possibly a large increase in the proportion of patients with functional independence (risk difference [RD] 30.3%, 95% CI 15.0% to 52.3%), low-certainty evidence of possibly a small non-significant decrease in mortality (RD -0.7%, 95% CI -3.8% to 3.5%), and low-certainty evidence of possibly a small non-significant increase in sICH (RD 3.1%, 95% CI -0.3% to 9.8%) for AIS patients with large infarcts who underwent EVT compared to medical management only.Conclusion Low-certainty evidence shows that there is possibly a large increase in functional independence, a small non-significant decrease in mortality, and a small non-significant increase in sICH amongst AIS patients with large infarcts undergoing EVT compared to medical management only.
Vitamin D Deficiency in Farm Animals: A Review
Authors: Babazadeh Daryoush , Razavi Seyed Amin , Abd El-Ghany Wafaa A. , F Cotter Paul
Published: June 2023

One of the most effective vitamins in the musculoskeletal structure and immune system of farm animals is Vitamin D. The widespread risk of Vitamin D deficiency states is known widely resulting in autoimmune diseases, diabetes, rickets, metabolic bone diseases, and cancers. The aim of this review is to address the subject of Vitamin D deficiency in farm animals and the role of vitamin D in health and deficiency states. Although Vitamin D deficiency is generally defined as < 20 ng/mL in serum, but this level remains to be discussed. Vitamin D synthesis in the skin is the major source of Vitamin D in the body and is influenced by genetic and several environmental factors, such as length of sun exposure, season, and latitude. Sun exposure might be limited during winter in some areas, such as northern latitudes. Thus, food sources can play essential roles in supplying the demand for vitamin D. Some animal species have more sensitivity to Vitamin D deficiency due to their different metabolism, homeostasis, and adaptation to specific diets and environments. Farm animal species, such as cattle, pigs, llamas, Alpacas, small ruminants, and broiler chickens are more sensitive to Vitamin D deficiency. However, some farm animal species including horses and donkeys usually have a low risk of Vitamin D deficiency. Therefore, the management of Vitamin D deficiency and its consequences are critical in some species. The inclusion of Vitamin D in the body of farm animals depended on farming practices, sun exposure in different seasons, and the content of diets. Due to the diversity of species, regulation of many ongoing processes in animals’ bodies, the complexity of Vitamin D metabolism, and different metabolites, more studies are necessary to find the vital roles of vitamin D in the prevention and control of diseases in farm animals.