bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of TSH on kidney function
Authors: Kareema Habeeb Al-Hilfi  , Adhwaa Hameed Al-rwaziq  , Mustafa Arkan Al-Atayar
Published: October 2024

Background: The thyroid gland plays a vital role in the regulation of many physiological processes, including kidney function. Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and kidney function in male and female patients with hyperthyroidism, as well as in healthy control subjects. Method: A total of 60 participants from Najaf city, Iraq, were included in the study. This included 10 male and 10 female control subjects, as well as 20 male and 20 female patients with hyperthyroidism. Blood samples were collected from all participants and analyzed for TSH, urea, and creatinine levels. Result: The results showed a significant increase in TSH levels in both male and female patients with hyperthyroidism compared to control subjects. Urea levels were also significantly higher in hyperthyroidism patients compared to controls, while creatinine levels were not significantly different. In addition, there was a significant difference in the effects of TSH on kidney function between male and female patients with hyperthyroidism. Female patients with hyperthyroidism had significantly higher levels of urea and lower levels of creatinine compared to male patients with hyperthyroidism. These findings suggest a direct effect of TSH on kidney function and highlight the need for regular monitoring of kidney function in individuals with hyperthyroidism, particularly women. Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind the gender differences observed in this study and to develop targeted interventions for both men and women with thyroid disorders. Conclusion: our study provides valuable insights into the relationship between TSH and kidney function and highlights the need for multidisciplinary care and targeted interventions for individuals with thyroid disorders to prevent or minimize the risk of kidney dysfunction.
Geospatial data in AML risk management: A review of applications and best practices
Authors: Oluwatosin Reis  , Akorede Victor Aderoju  , Kazeem Shitu  , Munachi Ijeoma Ononiwu  , Abbey Ngochindo Igwe  , Onyeka Chrisanctus Ofodile  , Chikezie Paul-Mikki Ewim
Published: October 2024

This review explores the role of geospatial data in enhancing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk management, focusing on its applications, best practices, and strategic implications for organizations. Geospatial data, combined with advanced analytical tools, provides critical insights into transaction patterns, customer locations, and geographic risk factors, enabling financial institutions to detect suspicious activities more effectively. The paper examines how geospatial data integration supports compliance with regulatory frameworks, bolsters transaction monitoring systems, and facilitates enhanced due diligence processes. Through a systematic review of existing literature and case studies, this paper identifies key applications such as identifying high-risk jurisdictions, mapping transaction flows, and detecting cross-border money laundering schemes. Best practices are highlighted, including leveraging geospatial analytics in conjunction with machine learning algorithms, optimizing data governance, and ensuring interoperability across systems. The findings suggest that organizations adopting these practices are better equipped to combat money laundering by improving risk assessment, reducing false positives, and enhancing investigative efficiency. Additionally, the review discusses the challenges of data privacy, regulatory compliance, and the technical complexities associated with geospatial data integration. The paper concludes by outlining future prospects, recommending further advancements in real-time geospatial analytics, cross-sector collaborations, and the adoption of emerging technologies to strengthen AML frameworks. This review serves as a comprehensive guide for financial institutions seeking to incorporate geospatial data into their AML strategies, driving both compliance and operational efficiency.
Contribución De Las Grapas De Refuerzo De Mampostería De Ladrillo Artesanal
Authors:   Departamento de Posgrado, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Ecuador,, Mendoza Salazar Javier Francisco , García Vinces Lincoln Javier ,   Departamento de Arquitectura y Construcciones civiles, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Ecuador
Published: October 2024

Este estudio se enfocó en evaluar la resistencia a la compresión y corte de la mampostería de ladrillo de barro cocido, utilizando grapas de acero de refuerzo como método de reparación. La investigación se realizó a través de ensayos experimentales en muretes y prismas, empleando ladrillos de producción artesanal y mortero compuesto por cemento Portland, arena y agua en proporción de 1:2:0,5. El análisis cuantitativo se centró en la contribución de las grapas a la mejora de la resistencia de la mampostería. El área de estudio fue la localidad de Colinas del Porvenir, en Montecristi, Ecuador, donde se fabricaron los ladrillos. Los resultados demostraron que las grapas de acero permiten recuperar gran parte de la capacidad estructural de las paredes afectadas por grietas, representando una solución eficiente y de fácil aplicación. Este método de reforzamiento es especialmente relevante en zonas sísmicas, donde la integridad de las construcciones de ladrillo puede verse comprometida. Se concluye que, aunque la mampostería sufre daños durante eventos sísmicos, las grapas permiten evitar el colapso y prolongar la vida útil de las estructuras. El estudio aporta una práctica alternativa para la reparación de mampostería agrietada, contribuyendo a la resiliencia de edificaciones en contextos de alto riesgo sísmico.
Static analysis of wind blades based on weight loads to the gravitation and the centrifugal forces Using Finite Element
Authors: Aka CC  , Edeh SE  , Onah TO
Published: October 2024

Static analysis of wind turbine blades that convert kinetic energy using wind to electrical power has been analyzed using Ansys model. The geometry was imported in ANSYS workbench 2020R1, where the material was changed to Epoxy E-Glass Wet. The mesh independence that occurred at 800 and 600 element sizes and an element size of 800 was chosen for subsequent static analysis. The static analysis shows that the total deformation and von Mises stress of the wind turbine blade was improved at both the vertical position and the horizontal position by 40.0% and 38.61%, respectively. Besides, the static analysis showed an almost linear mode shape increased from mode lines. Nevertheless, Campbell's diagram showed that resonance vibration occurred at an amplitude of 5.5x106Pa with a corresponding frequency of 5Hz, which gave a rotational speed of 262.4x106 rpm. This shows that the impulse force is better applied in wind turbine blade transient analysis at a lower von Mises stress to attain a quicker damping response steady-state, which favors wind turbine blade analysis. Overall, the wind turbine blade is better designed at a vertical position to allow better deformation stress at a static position. Conversely, the von Mises stress showed 44.64% and 38.61% at horizontal and vertical positions. This also agrees with static total deformation, since stress is better managed at a lower percentage range.
Random marriage from abroad and its effects on children
Authors: Alsanea Dr. Faisal
Published: October 2024

This research paper examines the phenomenon of indiscriminate marriage from abroad and its profound impact on children, highlighting the urgent need to address this growing social issue. Objective: This study seeks to identify the factors that lead to hasty marriage decisions, explore the social, economic and cultural challenges faced by affected families, and reveal the negative consequences on children’s psychological, educational and social health. Methods: This study employs a descriptive analytical methodology. This study seeks to offer a thorough comprehension of the fundamental elements, social and psychological effects, and difficulties that children encounter in these settings by analyzing and assembling prior research and literature. A comprehensive review of the literature is part of the technique in order to spot trends, establish relationships, and discover information gaps. The results are based on a well-established academic discourse, and the method permits a thorough examination of the educational, cultural, social, and economic aspects of intermarriage, and Through the descriptive and analytical approach, the research reveals several important Results: that children resulting from such marriages often suffer from emotional stress due to conflicting cultural norms, face difficulties in education due to language barriers and different educational systems, and suffer from social isolation resulting from Cultural differences and social conditions. Stigma, and face economic pressures due to physical barriers and income disparity. Conclusion: These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and support systems to mitigate negative impacts on children and promote their overall well-being.
Sue the Police: The Role of Civil Liability in Addressing Indigenous Harms in Custody
Authors: Griffin Lauren
Published: October 2024

The persistent crisis of Indigenous deaths and harms in custody can be understood as a crisis of accountability – the predictable result of ongoing systemic failures to hold police and prison officials responsible for the harms suffered by Indigenous people in their care. This article considers the role of civil liability as a mechanism of such accountability, drawing on a range of case examples involving both individual and class actions. It outlines potential avenues for suing police for harms suffered in custody, as well as the legal, financial, and logistical hurdles faced by would-be plaintiffs. It also analyses how vicarious liability can either undermine or support the accountability impacts of liability. Reflecting on lessons from other jurisdictions, it argues that while civil actions may bring reparations for individuals and their families, targeted reforms are necessary for civil liability to function as a mechanism of accountability and thereby drive meaningful, systemic change.
Taking Stock of Indigenous-State Treaty-Making in Australia: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Hobbs Harry
Published: October 2024

Aspirations for an Indigenous treaty or treaties in Australia must confront a challenging landscape. How can we retrofit a substantive treaty-making process on a legal and political system that has not been designed to engage meaningfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? Talking treaty more than two hundred years after first contact is difficult, but many jurisdictions are exploring this conundrum right now. This article provides an update on the Indigenous-State treaty processes underway in Australia. It then examines five key issues that these processes are currently grappling with.
Artificial Intelligence and its relations with digital competencies and Education
Authors: Scarci Ariane Simarco , Teixeira Thaise Moser , Dal Forno Letícia Fleig
Published: October 2024

This paper investigates the relationship between digital skills and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, with an emphasis on the role of teachers. The research, through content analysis, explored 15 articles from the Web of Science and Scopus databases (2020-2024), using the Iramuteq software. The searches were carried out using the search terms “Artificial Intelligence” and “Digital Competence”. The results allowed us to verify that AI plays a relevant role in several stages of the teaching and learning process, from pedagogical planning to learning assessment processes. This ultimately highlights the need for teachers to develop digital skills, as a training that makes them more effective in using AI efficiently in developing students' skills. AI is seen as a tool that can enhance learning, helping students develop knowledge-based skills, such as problem-solving and content application. The study concludes that preparing educators to integrate these technologies is essential, ensuring that digital skills are taught and applied effectively, benefiting the teaching and learning process.
Public measures to reduce the consumption of added sugars and their impact on the occurrence of oral diseases: an integrative literature review
Authors: Silva Marcos Diniz da , Pereira Neto Benedito de Jesus , Vieira Maria Fernanda Sousa , Assunção Cleaide Ataide Lima , Ladeira Lorena Lúcia Costa , Costa Susilena Arouche
Published: October 2024

The consumption of added sugars has increased globally, influencing the high prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontitis, highlighting the need for effective public policies to control the consumption of sugary products. This work aimed to identify whether external public interventions to reduce the consumption of sugary products impact the occurrence of chronic oral diseases, being an integrative literature review. The electronic search was carried out in the SciELO, Cochrane and PubMed databases, using the English descriptors “sugar sweetened drink”, “sugar, public health” and “oral health” and their Portuguese counterparts. The application of taxes on sugary products, especially drinks, was the most investigated public measure, showing a positive effect on caries control. However, more studies are needed to draw concrete conclusions about its effectiveness in preventing and controlling periodontitis. Although taxation is effective for cavities, public policies that facilitate access to a healthy diet for the vulnerable population
The importance of effective health management in improving patient outcomes: A systematic review
Authors: Aloufi Osama Mohammed
Published: October 2024

Effective health management is a critical component of achieving desired patient outcomes in modern health systems. However, despite the efforts of policy makers and analysts in the healthcare sector, the role of management remains an area where there are significant gaps in knowledge. This paper aims to present the results of a systematic review of the literature examining the relationship between health management and patient outcomes. The review aims to integrate and synthesize the existing evidence base to answer the following question: How can care systems and practices be managed and organized to achieve better outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes? The importance of this question is emphasized by an introduction to the policy issues that undoubtedly face our healthcare system and those of other countries in the developed world. By combining clinical, organizational and professional administrative measures, improvements in access, coordination, clinical and human outcomes are sought.
Kinetic of the enzymatic degradation of chitosan using bromelain: a viscosimetric study
Authors: Lárez Cristóbal , Medina Dimas , Torres Carlos , Millán Enrique
Published: October 2024

Enzymatic degradation of chitosan (degree of acetylation (da) and average viscosimetric molecular weight (MV) of 0.85 and 310 kDa, respectively) was carried out using commercial bromelain. Decrease of the average viscosimetric polymerization degree (XV) was studied in a buffer solution of acetic acid (0.3 M)/sodium acetate (0.2 M) at 25 ºC. Under these experimental conditions it is possible to relate the instantaneous intrinsic viscosity [η] with MV through the Mark-Houwink-Sakurada equation. Equations of Sano, Solomon-Ciuta, Deb-Chatterjee and Ram-Yaseen, which allow to compute values of [η] with a single measurement of relative (ηrel) and/or specific viscosity (ηsp), were employed to obtain instantaneous values of [η]. Instantaneous values of [η] were also obtained through an iterative process using Huggins equation. Initial velocity of depolymerization (vo) was obtained from different concentration of chitosan solutions and a fixed bromelain concentration. Michaelis-Menten constant (kM) and maximum velocity (Vm) were obtained using the Lineweaver-Burk representation of the Michaelis-Menten equation for each set of [η] which were calculated employing all procedures mentioned. Best kinetic parameters for chitosan depolymerization (kM=3.92x10-7 mol.dL-1; Vm=9.09x10-8 mol.dL-1.s-1) were obtained when Sano`s equation was employed to calculate [η] values.
An Artificial Neural Network Model for Short-Term Traffic Flow Prediction in Two Lane Highway in Khulna Metropolitan City, Bangladesh
Authors: Shaik Md. Ebrahim , Islam Monirul , Kobir Md. Ripon , Furkan Kazi
Published: October 2024

Short-term traffic flow prediction is one of the most significant research topics in traffic engineering. It is instrumental in designing a more modern transport network to manage traffic signals and reduce congestion. Short-term traffic flow is a challenge that a third-world country like Bangladesh is all too familiar with. Like the other cities of Bangladesh, Khulna Metropolitan City is gradually becoming more aware of this situation. The Khulna-Jashore National Highway (N-7), which runs through the city and provides a linear shape, serves as the backbone of the Khulna Metropolitan City traffic flow. This study developed an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model for the short-term Traffic Flow Prediction on Two-Lane Highway in Khulna Metropolitan City, Bangladesh. Data was collected from March 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, during 600–900 hours and 1200–1500 hours. Good-quality electronic cameras recorded the vehicles at the full designated length. The regression graphs displayed the network outputs with targets for the training, validation, and test sets. The various speed level parameters for which the fit is reasonable for all data sets, with R values of 0.98426 in each case. The various traffic volume parameters for which the fit is reasonable for all data sets, with R values of 0.96758 in each case. The model's superiority is indicated by its low mean squared error values. This study demonstrated that the neural network has a good prediction effect on specific road traffic flow, which can achieve the goal of short-term prediction and has improved practicability through testing on real traffic data. This study provides an opportunity to provide a suitable alternative for short-term traffic flow forecasting in Khulna Metropolitan City with traffic flow conditions for two-lane undivided highways.
Quantitative Impacts of Normalizing Gluttony: Case Study of the USA
Authors: M. Pearce Joshua
Published: October 2024

Various cultures throughout history may have established social norms around the concept of sins for pragmatic community health reasons. The concept of sin, however, has largely disappeared with the rise of modern cancel culture. Now secular society routinely normalizes all sins including the historical 'seven deadly sins', which provides a natural experiment to determine the consequences of normalizing the concept of sin. In this study, gluttony, which is defined here as the overindulgence in food, is analyzed. First, substantial evidence is provided that gluttony was first ignored and then normalized in modern U.S. society with the body positive and fat acceptance movements becoming mainstream. Then, the health and economic impacts of the expanded gluttony are quantified for the society of those practicing gluttony. The results show ignoring the concept of gluttony as a sin has correlated with a steady increase in the rate of obesity in America. Now 73.6% of the American public is overweight and obese. The U.S. now has more obese people than normal weight or overweight people. This has severe negative impacts on the health of individuals that are overweight as well as the community as a whole. Altogether the overweight and obese are expected to lose an aggregate of > 100 million life years while suffering from a wide range of concomitant diseases. In addition, the obese increase medical costs for Americans by $173 billion and the expected impacts of childhood obesity will add up to another $49 billion by midcentury. It can be safely concluded that normalizing the concept of the sin of gluttony in the U.S. has an aggregate negative impact on U.S. society.
Production Physiology and Biochemical properties of Crude Thermophile Protease by Mild - Halophilic Bacillus thuringiensis aizawai HD 865
Authors: M. Roshdy Amira , H. Abou - Baker Nesreen , A. Sharaf Omaima
Published: October 2024

Objective: The current study aims to enrich the research library of Bacillus thuringensis, the most famous bacteria as a biopesticide, with a product that may enhance its ability as a biopesticide as well as its many other applications, namely the heat-tolerant alkaline protease. Methods: The strain Bacillus thuringiensis aizawai HD 865, obtained from HD Culture Collection was grown on a liquid growth medium of nutrient broth and yeast extract, and colonies were counted on agar plates. The zygote is then transferred to a skim milk environment to estimate the enzymatic activity under the different growth conditions of the growth environment (sodium chloride concentration, pH, aeration, fermentation duration), then testing the optimal conditions for enzymatic activity in the enzymatic reaction mixture (sodium chloride concentration, salinity resistance, optimum temperature, thermal stability, optimum pH and stability). Then analyze the data statistically. Results: Optimum alkaline protease medium production conditions were, 2 % NaCl, so Bacillus thuringiensis aizawai HD865 a mild - halophilic microorganism, aeration level 80%, pH 7 and 8 days of fermentation period. On the other hand, crude alkaline protease properties were found that, the optimum temperature for its activity was relatively high (70ºC), while heat-stabilities after 5 min of heating crude enzyme in boiling water bath then incubated for 15min on 30, 40, 50, 60, 70ºC, were 184.23, 178.07, 164.29, 165.51 and 121.46 Units, respectively; whereas the optimum pH was at pH 7.6 (151.76 Units) with tris buffer then at pH 9.6 with glycine - NaOH buffer; While pH stability was at pH 7.6 with tris buffer then at pH 8.4 with glycine - NaOH buffer. Thus, activities have decreased at different concentrations (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 %) of sodium chloride in reaction mixture with enzyme activities (151.25, 137.35, 135.12, 135, 135.89, 114.38 Units) respectively, also decreased when rinse crude enzyme for 5 min in NaCl (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 %), with (151.04, 175.57, 168.69, 154.61, 155.39 and 143.39 Units) respectively. Conclusion: Bacillus thuringiensis aizawai HD 865 strain is considered a low - salt tolerant strain, while the alkaline protease extracted from it is heat - resistant.
Evaluation of the incorporation of artisanal lime into the composition of stabilized earth blocks
Authors: Abdeldjebar Rabiâ , Idder Abdelghani , Ali Abderrahmane Moulay , Hamouine Abdelmadjid , Lahmar Lahbib , Missoum Lakhdar , Mouddene Bachir , Mokeddem Salaheddine
Published: October 2024

This study evaluates the incorporation of artisanal lime into the composition of Stabilized Earth Blocks (SEB) to enhance local materials and minimize the use of cement. The objective is to develop a sustainable approach that utilizes available resources while meeting construction needs. The physico-mechanical behavior of the SEB was examined through a mixed chemical stabilization method (cement/lime), gradually replacing cement with artisanal lime. The main parameters analyzed include the replacement rate and the nature of the stabilizer, allowing for an in-depth understanding of the effects of this integration. The results indicate that replacing 12.5% of the cement with artisanal lime improves the long-term physico-mechanical properties of the SEB, particularly in terms of density, absorption, porosity, as well as compressive and flexural strength. Furthermore, this approach supports the transition towards more environmentally friendly construction practices. Additionally, the study includes a comparison of the results obtained using industrial lime, thus reinforcing the relevance of using lime in construction.
Susceptibility of hydraulic structures to internal erosion: modeling of suffusion process
Authors: Chetti Ahmed
Published: October 2024

Internal erosion is a primary cause of hydraulic structure failure, manifesting as two key phenomena: piping erosion and suffusion. These processes differ in their geometrical and hydraulic boundary conditions, resulting in varying levels of failure risk. Piping erosion is the more hazardous and rapid process, often leading to immediate failure if not promptly addressed. In contrast, suffusion gradually alters the permeability of the medium, potentially culminating in failure after a prolonged period of development. In this study, we propose a model for suffusion based on Darcy’s law, Papamichos' erosion law, and Einstein's viscosity evolution relation. The model describes the temporal evolution of the average porosity in the porous medium, the concentration of eroded particles in the fluid, and the mass of particles eroded, while highlighting the impact of hydraulic and mechanical parameters, such as the erosion coefficient and maximum porosity, on this evolution. The numerical solution is obtained using the finite difference method, with the sample discretized into elementary layers. For discretization, an explicit off-centered scheme was adopted. The simulation results reveal that suffusion is strongly influenced by soil hydraulic and mechanical parameters, particularly the erosion coefficient (λ) and final porosity (Ømax).
Decoding the brain: EEG applications in sensory processing, emotion recognition, and pain assessment
Authors: Kholkhal Mourad , Bendelhoum Mohammed Sofiane , Dib Nabil , Youbi Mohammed Ridha
Published: October 2024

This work explores the diverse applications of electroencephalography (EEG) across sensory processing, emotion recognition, and pain assessment. It analyzes recent studies employing EEG to investigate auditory perception, visual processing, emotional states, and pain experiences, highlighting common methodological approaches such as preprocessing techniques, feature extraction methods, and classification algorithms. Key findings reveal EEG’s potential in decoding complex brain states, from identifying neural correlates of music perception to detecting pain signals, and discuss the advancement of machine learning techniques, particularly deep learning, in enhancing the accuracy and real-time capabilities of EEG-based systems. The paper also addresses challenges in EEG research, such as limited spatial resolution and the need for larger, more diverse datasets, and proposes future directions emphasizing multimodal integration, standardization of protocols, and the development of user-friendly tools for clinical applications. This paper underscores EEG’s significant role in advancing our understanding of brain function and its potential to revolutionize neurological diagnostics and treatments.
A, the synthesis and evaluation of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Silver Nanoparticles (PVA/AgNPs) via electrochemical method: a model test for antioxidant and antibacterial activities
Authors: Lasmi Faouzi , Houria Hamitouche , Laribi Hassiba , Boudechicha Amel , Lasmi Anis , Chafai Nadjib
Published: October 2024

Background: Silver nanoparticles that are artificially created have electrochemical properties that work as antibacterial agents and are widely used in several areas ofresearch. Purpose: This work aimed to generate silver nanoparticles by the electrochemical method, using PVA as a stabilizer, and assess their antioxidant and antibacterial characteristics. Experimental procedures: Silver nanoparticles were synthesized using an electrochemical method, utilizing a stabilized polyvinyl alcohol solution at a concentration of 1 g/L. The validation of the PVA/AgNPs synthesis was performed using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The AgNPs were characterized by FT-IR, DLS, Zeta potential, and AFM. The antioxidant capabilities of PVA/AgNPs were assessed utilizing DPPH methods. The antibacterial activity of PVA/AgNPs against Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis was assessed using the bacterial growth inhibition method. An assessment was conducted to determine the susceptibility of silver nanoparticles to limit the growth of microorganisms, as well as to determine the lowest concentration required to achieve this inhibitory effect. Results: The results confirmed that the AgNPs were generated by the electrochemical method with the assistance of a PVA stabilizer. The nanosilver had a mean particle size of 53.1 nm. The antioxidant experiments revealed that PVA/AgNPs exhibit more antioxidant activity than ascorbic acid at higher dosages. PVA/AgNPs exhibit substantial antibacterial effectiveness. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of PVA/AgNPs against E.coli, S.enterica, S.aureus, and B.subtilis was found to be 12.5 μg/mL. Conclusion: The bioactive chemicals found on the surface of AgNPs are responsible for the antioxidant and antibacterial characteristics of electrochemical PVA/AgNPs composites.
Modelling and simulation in sim 3D software of a solar hybrid cell to using in PV power integration
Authors: Slimani Ahmed , Tandjaoui Mohamed Nasser
Published: October 2024

A photovoltaic cell converts solar energy into electrical energy thanks to the photovoltaic effect. This technology is widely used in land and space applications. Many studies are being carried out to improve the models of these cells and for the proper functioning and to bring them to their maximum potency to be obtained. In this article, we present our photovoltaic cell model and for this we choose a GaAs-based pin cell, our studies carried out at the equilibrium of this cell. We used all our calculations on the SIM 3D simulator carried out in the “Component modelling and circuit design” team. This software is designed to study low geometry design components and to determine the volume of a structure, potential distributions and free carrier densities. The SIM 3D is under development by a group from the Mohamed Tahri University of Bechar. Algeria. We will present our photovoltaic cell model and our SIM 3D software development.
Educação Afrodiaspórica – o encontro de saberes a partir do pensamento decolonial e da luta antirracista na perspectiva de intelectuais afrodiaspóricos
Authors: Santos Antônio Nacílio Sousa dos , Moura Douglas Luiz de Oliveira , Felippe José Neto de Oliveira , Cazeiro Felipe , Sousa Terezinha Sirley Ribeiro , Vieira Antonia Pedrosa , Assis Tamara Saraiva de , Silva Léslie Amanda da , Silva Rosana de Medeiros , Melo Felipe Pereira de , Silva Murilo Borges , Alves Mauricio Silva , Silva Diogo Almeida e , Silva Jéssica Valéria da Cruz Souza , Oliveira Carla Renata de
Published: October 2024

Em 2003, a Universidade de Brasília (UnB) foi pioneira na implementação das cotas étnico-raciais, em um momento marcado pelo debate sobre o caráter excessivamente eurocêntrico e patriarcal das nossas instituições de ensino. Com a ampliação desse debate, em 2012, por meio da Lei nº 12.711, foram instituídas cotas para negros e indígenas no país, visando garantir o acesso de povos historicamente marginalizados ao ensino superior público. Contudo, apesar desse avanço, ainda enfrentamos um dilema que precisa ser aprimorado e amadurecido: a persistência de currículos colonizados, racistas e embranquecidos. Nesse contexto, denominamos “encontro de saberes” o conhecimento proveniente dos povos indígenas, negros e imigrantes que ingressaram no Brasil de diversas maneiras e que devem se ver representados nos conteúdos curriculares das universidades brasileiras.  Apoiamo-nos em uma pesquisa qualitativa (Minayo, 2016), predominantemente bibliográfica (Gil, 1999) e compreensiva (Weber, 2009), para realizar esta análise científica. Teoricamente, embasamo-nos na obra Decolonialidade e pensamento afrodiaspórico, de Costa, Torres e Grosfoguel (2019). Assim, indagamos: como o encontro de saberes afrodiaspóricos, indígenas e de imigrantes pode contribuir para a decolonização dos currículos nas universidades brasileiras, promovendo uma educação antirracista e crítica ao eurocentrismo e ao patriarcado que ainda predominam nas instituições de ensino superior? Concluímos que o Encontro de Saberes afrodiaspóricos, indígenas e de imigrantes permite a inclusão de perspectivas historicamente marginalizadas, enriquecendo o currículo com diversidade cultural e epistemológica. Ele desafia a centralidade do eurocentrismo, abrindo espaço para narrativas que valorizam as experiências e conhecimentos de povos subalternizados. Ao incorporar esses saberes, a universidade promove uma educação crítica, que questiona as estruturas racistas e patriarcais presentes no ensino. Essa abordagem fomenta o desenvolvimento de uma consciência antirracista nos estudantes, capacitando-os para enfrentar desigualdades sociais. Além disso, contribui para a criação de uma pedagogia mais plural, inclusiva e alinhada com a realidade multicultural do Brasil.
Effectiveness of Internal Supervision and Its Implications for Regional Financial Management
Authors: Olivia Eva , Pambelum Dr. Yohanes Joni , Defung Dr. Felisitas
Published: October 2024

Objective -This study examines the results of the analysis of the effectiveness of APIP internal supervision and its implications for regional financial management which are influenced by the competence and objectivity of APIP HR and its supervisory follow-up. Methodology/Approach - Research that discusses the effectiveness of APIP internal supervision and its implications for regional financial management uses a quantitative method with an information collection technique approach in the form of data from a population that is 37SKPD of the Department of Agencies and Government Offices of West Kotawaringin Regencyand sampling from several populations with questionnaires. Findings – The study found that APIP HR Competence, APIP HR Objectivity and APIP Internal Supervision Follow-up have a positive influence with different significance on the effectiveness of internal supervision and the more effective the internal supervision carried out by APIP, the better the Regional Financial Management will be.
Species hitherto unknown to Uttaranchal flora
Authors: Pusalkar Prashant , Kukreti Pragyan , Uniyal B. , Singh Devendra
Published: October 2024

Four taxa of flowering plants, viz., Aquilegia nivalis (Baker) Bruehl, Ranunculus palmatifidus H. Riedl (Ranunculaceae); Herniaria incana Lam. (Caryophyllaceae) and Polygonum polystachyum Wallich ex Meissn. var. griffithii Hook.f. (Polygonaceae) have been recorded for the first time from Uttaranchal. Of these, Polygonum polystachyum Wallich ex Meissn. var. griffithii Hook.f. is a new record for North-west Himalaya as well.
Assessing the effectiveness of nursing virtual reality simulation for English as second language students to decrease anxiety in clinical courses
Authors: Zhong Yu , Champion Jane D.
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Nursing Virtual Reality Simulation (NVRS) in increasing confidence and reducing anxiety among English as a Second Language (ESL) students enrolled in undergraduate nursing clinical courses. ESL nursing students often face unique challenges in clinical settings, where effective communication and critical thinking are crucial. With the growing use of NVRS as an innovative component of nursing education, this study employed a mixed-methods approach, including a pre-intervention survey and a post-intervention Likert-scale questionnaire, along with individual interviews, to evaluate the outcomes of two NVRS sessions. Preliminary findings suggest that NVRS significantly reduces anxiety related to language barriers, enabling ESL students to practice and improve their communication skills in a supportive, immersive environment. The positive feedback from participants underscores the potential of NVRS to enhance clinical learning experiences. The study concludes that NVRS could be an effective supplementary tool in reducing anxiety among ESL nursing students, and further research is recommended to explore the long-term impacts of NVRS on clinical performance and confidence.
Parâmetros fermentativos e valor nutricional da silagem de torta de oliva
Authors: Rizzo Fábio Antunes , Schafhäuser Junior Jorge , Fluck Ana Carolina , Costa Olmar Antônio Denardin , Scheibler Rudolf Brand , Lourenço Lívia Argoud , Nörnberg José Laerte , Souza Ana Paula Binato de , Vargas Diego Prado de , Silva Jamir Luís Silva da
Published: October 2024

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi melhorar parâmetros fermentativos e o valor nutricional da silagem da torta de oliva (Olea europaea “Arbequina”) in natura através de dois tempos de repouso do material após a extração do azeite e/ou com adição de níveis de milho moído. O material foi ensilado em dois tempos após a extração (0 e 48 horas), incluindo como aditivo grão de milho moído nos níveis: 0, 5 e 10% de matéria fresca de torta de oliva a ser ensilada. O delineamento foi inteiramente casualisado de forma randômica e avaliados os parâmetros fermentativos, conservação, concentração de compostos fenólicos, composição química e valor nutritivo. As silagens não diferiram quanto à digestibilidade de nitrogênio não proteico, sílica e FDN. No tempo zero foram observados valores superiores para capacidade tampão, fenóis totais e taninos totais e inferior para matéria seca em relação a torta de oliva após 48 horas de repouso pós-extração do azeite. As silagens contendo inclusão de 10% de milho, em comparação sem a inclusão, apresentaram maior digestibilidade, NDT e menor pH e EE. A inclusão de milho moído melhora as características fermentativas e o valor nutritivo das silagens de torta de oliva fresca. A técnica de ensilagem tem se mostrado uma alternativa para preservar as características importantes da torta de oliva.
THE UNDERTONE OF SOCIO-POLITICAL TUSSLE IN NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA
Authors: Udoinyang Nathan
Published: October 2024

This research examined the undertone of socio-political tussle in Niger delta region of Nigeria. Data was collected through interviews given to the political class, civil servants, business owners and commoners. A random sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 250 people from the target population and all respondents were interviewed. Data were analyzed using simple frequency and percentage (50%) as mean criteria. Examining the undertone of socio-political tussle in Niger Delta region of Nigeria include among others: the struggle for political dominance to control the state's oil wealth, the selfish interest in the personal use of the state funds at the expense of the interest of the region, the clash of the agreement where a party refused to honor the selfish agreement reached before between the current governor and his predecessor, believing that the oil wealth of the state should be used for the human and capital development of the region and not for the personnel consumption to the detriment of the first. The results of the study show that oil is the cause of ongoing socio-political conflicts in the Niger Delta region, which have catastrophic consequences and are already an obstacle to the development of the region.
The impact of cultural diversity and economic growth on the equalization of public cultural services——Empirical test based on spatial econometric model
Authors: Li Shaohui , Zhang Yuqiang
Published: October 2024

The 13th Five Year Plan of the National Basic Public Service System plays an important role in promoting the equalization of basic public services in urban and rural areas. Based on the panel data of 242 prefecture level cities in 30 provinces of China from 2008 to 2018, this paper uses the spatial econometric model for empirical analysis. The study finds that the direct effect of cultural diversity on the equalization of public cultural services is negative and significant, that is, cultural diversity hinders the equalization of public cultural services in the region; the overall effect of economic growth on the equalization of public cultural services is positive and significant, and economic growth is indeed conducive to the promotion of public cultural services equal development in the region. Based on this, it is proposed that local governments should establish a differentiated supply system of public cultural products to effectively integrate local cultural resources, talents, volunteers and social organizations. We will increase financial investment in public cultural services and use government purchases to promote the gradual equalization of public cultural services in rural areas, border ethnic areas and urban rural fringe areas.
Cultural diversity and educational policy in Chinese society
Authors: Wang Tao
Published: October 2024

With the rapid development of urbanization, modernization, information technology and globalization, cultural patterns are becoming more and more diverse and social groups are becoming more and more atomized. We need to re-examine cultural diversity and think about how education can promote cultural exchange and integration. Based on the concept of multicultural education, this paper analyzes the current situation of cultural diversity in Chinese society from the dimensions of urban and rural areas, nationalities, regions, social classes, gender and globalization. On this basis, it explains several core values of pluralistic and cultural education: achieving equity by teaching tolerance and recognition, reflecting on power relations and knowledge construction, pluralistic unity and cultural integration, and cosmopolitanism in the age of globalization. From the perspective of improving educational policies, it is proposed that cultural diversity should be recognized and recognized in educational policies and practices, and appropriate curriculum power and space should be given. Construct the flexible education policy that puts fairness first and quality equal; with the help of big data and information technology, we can construct accurate and personalized multicultural education.
URBAN immigrant diversity and entrepreneurial choice
Authors: Yu Lingzheng , Lou Shiyan , Wang Jiannan , Wei Xiahai
Published: October 2024

Based on the national dynamic monitoring data of floating population, this paper investigates the impact mechanism and effect of immigrant diversity on entrepreneurial choice. The study found that the diversity of immigrants will significantly reduce the probability of individual entrepreneurship. The mechanism is that entrepreneurship itself is a relatively open process. In a complex and diverse city, the interpersonal psychological distance is widened and there is a lack of mutual trust and social identity, so entrepreneurship is significantly restrained In addition, this paper finds that compared with self-employed, entrepreneurs in the form of enterprise employers can benefit from diversity, which indicates that diversity promotes "Schumpeter" entrepreneurship; The impact of diversity will also vary according to educational skills and regional differences This paper empirically reveals the impact of diversity on Immigrant Entrepreneurship decision-making, which can provide profound Policy Enlightenment under the background of "Mobile China"
Composition and morphological elements of habitat quadrat in urban green space: A case study of Xi’an
Authors: Liu Hui , Cao Shuo , Chen Yu
Published: October 2024

The habitat quality and connectivity structure of urban small and medium-sized green space play an important role in promoting urban biodiversity. Under the influence of community life circle services, the urban green space construction in China has formed a typical and repetitive green space pattern. Exploring the minimum quadrat of green space composition and its habitat elements and morphological structure is an important way to improve the urban ecological quality and green space planning and design. This research, based on the basic achievements of urban site habitat construction and ground cover plant community design in northwest China, takes the green space in the old and new urban areas of Xi’an City as the objects. It puts forward the basic scale quadrat of “2 km×2 km” urban block green space habitat network by using the research paths of review, geographic information interpretation-field surveys and cluster analysis. It has found four typical patterns, which are single-core radiation, multi-core dispersion, corridor crossing and scattered distribution. It also analyzes the coupling relationship between the form, elements and spatial pattern of the quadrat, and explores the ways to improve the construction of green spatial habitat network in the quadrat system.
The city and the public space: Fragmented diversity
Authors: Gasca Moreno Claudia Teresa , Avila Quijas Aquiles Omar
Published: October 2024

This paper scrutinizes the way diversity is understood in urban zones and cities. It seeks to demonstrate that diversity is a consequence of the fragmentation of social interactions drawn from the blurring of the other in order to root out liberal subject, the one that holds political and social equality. In this sense, we propose looking once again at the city and public space from the perspective of its distances and social separation, as well as the recognition of social absences in what is called “plurality” that, nowadays, demands an interdisciplinary dialogue and creatively crafted methodological frames.
Research on parametric landscape design for urban biodiver-sity conservation
Authors: Ye Huaize , Zhai Jun
Published: October 2024

Biodiversity has brought rich material products and non-material beneﬁts to mankind, and is an important support for the sustainable development of human society. Although people realize the importance of improving biodiversity under the pressure of rapid disappearance of biodiversity, few people have fully explored the parametric design of biodiversity in urban landscapes. Therefore, this article briefly describes the development process of urban landscape biodiversity, taking examples of diﬀerent types and different scales at home and abroad as examples, comparing its parameterized evaluation and design models, and analyzing the parametric design in the urban landscape and the biodiversity target organic ways and means of combination. On this basis, the approach of urban landscape design for biodiversity is explored, its development trend and main problems are prospected, and the corresponding enlightenment for the future development of urban biodiversity and practical reference are provided.
Effect of silvicultural treatments on forest diversity and structure in temperate forests under management in Durango, Mexico
Authors: Silva-González Edgar , Aguirre-Calderón Oscar Alberto , Treviño-Garza Eduardo Javier , Alanís-Rodríguez Eduardo , Corral-Rivas José Javier
Published: October 2024

The present study evaluated the effect of silvicultural treatments on the diversity and structure of species in temperate forest ecosystems in the Municipality of Pueblo Nuevo in the State of Durango, Mexico; it was carried out to know if forest use modifies the diversity, mixture of species, spatial distribution, and dimensional differentiation of individuals in these ecosystems. The evaluation was carried out by comparing 10 plots with management history, which were measured before the application of the treatment and five years later. The diversity indices of Shannon, Simpson and Margalef were compared, as well as indices of structure of mixture of species, spatial distribution, and dimensional differentiation. According to the silvicultural treatments applied, the values of the indices do not present significant differences in their evaluations (p> 0.05), which indicates that forest use does not modify the diversity and structure of species of the tree stratum of this plant community.