bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Lifestyle and Travel Motivation on Intention in Using the Nusuk Platform in the Umrah Mandiri Community
Authors: Hanifah Nisrina Salmaa , Rozza Sylvia , Roza Prima
Published: August 2024

Hajj and Umrah are popular in Indonesia, where most people are Muslim. Data shows that every year, the number of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims tends to increase. This is the background for the proliferation of Hajj and Umrah travel businesses in Indonesia. As technology progressed, Indonesians started to insist on conducting Umrah mandiri, or independent Umrah, independently, without the assistance of a travel agency. We conducted this study using the Nusuk platform in the Independent Umrah Community to analyze the impact of lifestyle on travel intention and motivation. We used SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) as the analysis method, with the assistance of LISREL software. The study sample consisted of 300 respondents. The findings showed that lifestyle and travel motivation variables have a positive and significant influence on the intention to use the Nusuk platform. This research not only employs a statistical tool but also analyzes the independent Umrah community's intention to utilize the new platform, a topic not previously explored in prior studies. We anticipate that this research will assist Nusuk platform managers in creating more appealing programs, thereby boosting user intentions.
An Extended Technology Acceptance of Wearable Devices for Ship-to-Shore (STS) Crane Operator in a Container Terminal
Authors: Setyonugroho Winny , Utami Sentagi Sesotya , Islami Moch Zihad , Setiawan Fandi , Handono Janatarum Sri
Published: August 2024

This study aims to uncover factors that indicate employees' acceptability of wearable devices. The study utilizes the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). It expands on Davis's framework by including six extra variables to gain thorough insights: social influence, technological anxiety, trust, perceived risk, perceived physical condition, and resistance to change. After the literature review, a close-ended questionnaire is created to implement the research. Fourty one Ship-to-Shore (STS) crane operators at PT Terminal Teluk Lamong participated in a five-month survey using wearable devices for work. The model's components are analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis in a terminal crane operator environment. Structural equation modeling (SEM) is used to confirm the model. The research results show a strong connection between the independent and dependent variables, revealing the complex dynamics that impact the attitudes and intentions of high-risk workers. While other connections were not statistically significant, the study highlights the crucial influence of social characteristics on user attitudes toward technology adoption. This study expands TAM and provides practical guidance for introducing wearable devices to STS crane operators to improve technology acceptance in high-risk industries.
Development of a Tourism Geography Textbook Based on Education For Sustainable Development (ESD)
Authors: Nisa Jakiatin , Windarti Anissa
Published: August 2024

This research aims to assess the feasibility and practicality of developing a tourism geography textbook based on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the Social Sciences Education Study Program at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. This research employed the ADDIE development model from the Robert Maribe Branch for research and development (R&D), a process that encompasses analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation. The trial subjects for textbook products were geography lecturers and students in semesters 3rd and 9th of the 2023-2024 academic year. Data collection techniques included interviews, product validation questionnaires, and lecturer and student response questionnaires. The research instrument comprises interview guidelines, expert review questionnaires, and lecturer and student response questionnaires. The data analysis techniques include (1) preliminary research analysis of interview data; (2) validation questionnaire data analysis; and (3) analysis of lecturer response data and geography. The results of the research show that the feasibility of ESD based on tourism geography textbook materials and media received a score of 3.94 in the feasible category and 4.28 in the very feasible category. The practicalitytest conducted on students and lecturers received an average score of 3.85 and 4.0, respectively, indicating that the tourism geography textbook was considered practical by the students and very practical by the lecturers.
Conocimiento y Proyecto para el cuidado del Patrimonio Cultural en las Áreas Interiores de la “Montagna Materana”
Authors: Calia Marianna , Conte Antonio , Pedone Roberto , Laera Rossella , Yaser Jafari Ali , Borsci Emanuela
Published: August 2024

Italia está salpicada de “territorios marginales”, lugares donde las formas de habitar sufren los efectos del abandono, pero al mismo tiempo están disponibles para acoger nuevas culturas. En estos contextos frágiles, el potencial de desarrollo es fuerte pero el acceso a los servicios básicos y la calidad de los mismos se ven a menudo negados. La Estrategia Nacional para las Zonas Interiores de la SNAI identifi ca y describe las características y los puntos fuertes de las distintas zonas geográfi cas marginales. En el estudio de caso de Lucania, el conocimiento del territorio y los lugares de la “Montagna Materana”, mediante el levantamiento y la catalogación de zonas urbanas complejas, ha permitido experimentar proyectos y visiones de arquitectura y paisaje, para la protección, la valorización, la regeneración y el desarrollo económico y social de los pueblos antiguos en continuidad con la ciudad contemporánea y para la integración sostenible entre las formas de la naturaleza y el entorno construido.
El levantamiento para la recuperación de la Aviorimessa de Pier Luigi Nervi en Salerno
Authors: Ribera Federica , Cucco Pascuale , Neri Giulia , Gallo Anna
Published: August 2024

El debate sobre la conservación y valorización de la arquitectura moderna sigue siendo objeto de profundas discusiones e implica cada vez a más ámbitos de investigación, en un clima de fructífera interdisciplinariedad. La gran variedad de casos pone de manifiesto cómo las intervenciones en obras del siglo XX a menudo se traducen en un desconocimiento de su valor real. En este contexto, emerge con fuerza la importancia de promover procesos de conocimiento, análisis y prospección, con el fi n de definir directrices y herramientas operativas para la protección del patrimonio arquitectónico moderno. Precisamente a través de un estudio de caso significativo, como el de la Aviorimessa de Pier Luigi Nervi en Pontecagnano, en la provincia de Salerno, es posible destacar el papel crucial que desempeña la prospección arquitectónica, material y tecnológica a lo largo de todo el proceso de conocimiento, siendo a la vez un acto técnico e histórico-interpretativo. El análisis riguroso y la comprensión de la obra en su contexto conducen a la planificación de intervenciones compatibles de conservación, recuperación y valorización que preserven su integridad y autenticidad, garantizando al mismo tiempo una sinergia armoniosa con su contexto contemporáneo.
El conocimiento del patrimonio histórico: modelado paramétrico entre semántica y ontología. La red de faros del Mediterráneo
Authors: Mollica Sonia , Fatta Francesca
Published: August 2024

La investigatión, neta de la clasificación geométrico-semántica de los faros del Mediterráneo, investiga la creación de una metodología de valorización replicable -en el entorno BIM y en el campo ontológico- aplicada al patrimonio histórico “caracterizado” de los faros, arquitecturas caracterizadas por formas y geometrías recurrentes. En el campo paramétrico, el objetivo es crear un “modelo de proyecto de faros italianos”, a través del cual modelar volúmenes proporcionados y geométricamente consistentes con el faro existente. A través del uso de las ciencias ontológicas, a través de la inserción de información geométrica, funcional y compositiva, queremos reconectar los datos y hacer que el conocimiento sea más inclusivo y utilizable. Finalmente, el uso de una terminología común específica hace posible mezclar estas dos ciencias, hacia la creación de un software ontoparamétrico inclusivo.
Documentar, explorar y representar la armonía monástica. Estrategias integradas de prospección digital para el conocimiento y la conservación del conjunto monumental de la “Certosa” de Pavía.
Authors: Picchio Francesca , Galasso Francesca
Published: August 2024

La contribución forma parte de un proyecto de investigación plurianual destinado a investigar las cualidades expresivas y funcionales comunes a la tipología arquitectónica de los complejos religiosos cartujos, así como las características formales y los procesos estilísticos que hacen único a cada monasterio cartujo. A través del estudio de caso de la Cartuja de Pavía, se abordan brevemente los métodos de adquisición, desde el suelo y desde la altura, comparación y tratamiento digital aplicados para facilitar el análisis multiescalar del complejo. Los productos digitales realizados, bases de datos, dibujos y modelos tridimensionales de la iglesia y su aparato escultórico, abren la vía a formas de musealización innovadoras y atractivas, útiles para la valorización de este patrimonio arquitectónico religioso.
Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair dari Limbah Buah dan Sayur dengan Penambahan Limbah Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit
Authors: Ningsih Tuty , Pransiska Ike , Prayitno Habib , Giyanto Giyanto
Published: August 2024

Semakin meningkatnya limbah buah, sayur dan Tanda Kosong Kelapa Sawit (TKKS) berpotensi tinggi untuk dimanfaatkan sebagai sumber bahan baku dalam pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair (POC). Maka dari itu POC dijadikan sebagai media yang baik dalam mengurai jumlah limbah yang terdapat dilingkungan serta untuk meningkatkan kesuburan tanah. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Sekolah Pengolahan Pemanfaatan Sampah (SP2S) Dusun III, Desa Selemak, kecamatan Hamparan Perak, Kabupaten Deli Serdang pada bulan juni sampai agustus 2022. Penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) Non Faktorial dengan 3 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Pengujian parameter dengan analysis of variance (ANOVA) dan dilakukan uji lanjut DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test) dengan taraf 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukan Kadar unsur hara POC yang berasal dari sayur dan buah dengan penambahan TTKS yaitu 1) rataan kadar hara nitrogen sebesar 0,06%; rataan kadar hara fosfor sebesar 0,09% dan rataan kadar kalium sebesar 0,31%. Kadar Hara ini belum memenuhi standar mutu pupuk cair organik. 2)Kadar hara nitrogen signifikan dan berbeda nyata pada setiap perlakuan dimana P1dan P2 berbeda nyata dengan P3. Sedangkan perlakuan untuk kadar hara Posfor dan Kalium tidak berbeda nyata. Peningkatan unsur makro POC seiring dengan pengurangan volume POC yang berasal dari TTKS. Penambahan volume POC yang berasal dari TTKS akan mengakibatkan penurunan kadar hara Nitrogen (N) sebesar 30-40%, Phospor (P) sebesar 0-54%, dan Kalium (K) sebesar 17-36%.
HISTÓRIA DO AUTISMO
Authors: de Sousa Cleuber Cristiano
Published: August 2024

Em 1906, Plouller analisou crianças diagnosticadas com demência infantil, que se mantinham alheias ao contato social, definindo a esse fato, “um estado de Transtorno do Espectro Autista”. E. Bleuler, no ano de 1911, atribuiu à “perda de contato com a realidade, causada pela impossibilidade ou grande dificuldade na comunicação interpessoal”, como Transtorno do Espectro Autista (Kenyon, Kenyon, & Miguel, 2002, p. 11). Leo Kanner, psiquiatra austríaco, residente nos Estados Unidos da América, em 1943, investigou 11 casos de crianças nas idades entre 2 e 8 anos, que faziam parte do seu acompanhamento terapêutico. L. Kanner descreveu “[...] a incapacidade que tem essas crianças, desde o começo de suas vidas, para se relacionar com as pessoas e situações.” (Kanner, 1943, p. 242). Observou, ainda, a resistência a mudanças, ou monotonia insistente, respostas diferentes ao ambiente, movimentos estereotipados, ecolalia na linguagem, inversão nos pronomes e déficits no contato social (Klin, 2006).
OS ESPAÇOS PSÍQUICOS NO AUTISMO
Authors: de Sousa Cleuber Cristiano
Published: August 2024

É a partir dos três espaços psíquicos: interno, externo e transicional de transitoriedade que irrompe uma zona intermediária que se origina em um narcisismo inicial ao julgamento da realidade possível. É na utilização que a criança faz do objeto transicional que a importância do real se irrompe, já articulada ao simbólico e imaginário.
HISTÓRIA DE REFORÇAMENTOS E MODELAGEM DE COMPORTAMENTO
Authors: de Sousa Cleuber Cristiano
Published: August 2024

A modelagem é um procedimento que pode ser usado quando um comportamento desejado não ocorre ou tem nível operante muito baixo.
Chemical Bingo: A playful approach to teaching the Periodic Table
Authors: Gomes Caique Douglas Pantoja , Negão Charles Alberto Brito , Camarão Matheus Ramon Blanco , Amorim Leonardo Moraes , Pinheiro Heloiza Verena Alves , de Abreu Alfredo Gabryel Bastos , Sanches Andressa de Paula Amaral , Pantoja Neto Lázaro de Lima , de Souza Ewerton Carvalho , Silva Antonio dos Santos
Published: August 2024

Educational games currently play a very important role in education, offering an innovative approach to learning, facilitating the retention of knowledge. In view of this, it was sought, through the present work, to evaluate the acceptability of the use of games for the teaching of chemistry in the undergraduate course (pharmacy course), more specifically, the teaching of the periodic table. For the analysis, a bingo-type game was used, which was applied and then evaluated through a questionnaire. As a result, an average score attributed to the game of 9.7 was obtained, and positive answers to the other questions were 100%. Thus, good perspectives of this methodology are proven by the students and its effectiveness and efficiency in pedagogical practice.
Development of an educational application for the health area
Authors: de Carvalho Rozana Neves Guimarães , de Sousa Julierme Ferreira , da Silva Jorge Luiz Lima , Jacinto Emilio Stalin Tapia , Tavares Gustavo Martins Lemos , de Castro Natalia Soares , Brezolin Cristhian Antonio
Published: August 2024

The study aims to describe the experiences about the development of an application in game format for android devices as a contribution to infection prevention in health services. Material and method: descriptive and methodological study, which took place through an experience report. Results and Discussion: the application was developed with a focus on undergraduate students in the health area. The activities took place in the second half of 2023, in three stages. The application of the game took place in three phases, namely: the first phase is related to the issues of elaboration of the game itself; the second phase of its application in the remote environment via Google Meet® during the meeting of the Health Research, Teaching and Extension Project at the University (Pensu) and the third phase, about its distribution. Conclusion: the benefits involved the fixation of the content in a way that transcends expository classes, stimulating the individual's protagonism in the path of knowledge.
Borari Indigenous School: An analysis of the teaching of tourism in the village of Alter do Chão
Authors: Santana Mizant Couto de Andrade , Sousa Regina Batista
Published: August 2024

The research presented here has as its central theme the teaching of geography and the activity of tourism in the village of Alter do Chão and the general objective is to understand the school reality and how the theme of tourism, as a contemporary/generating theme to geography is approached in the classroom, considering, above all, that the seaside village of Alter do Chão, is a district of the Municipality of Santarém – PA, in which its economy revolves around tourist activity, being originally inhabited by indigenous groups that depend on the development of local tourism, the generation of employment and the conscious use of natural resources, coming from this sector of the economy. The study was centered on the Borari Indigenous School of Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education Professor Antônio de Sousa Pedroso. As for the methodology, descriptive observation was adopted, with qualitative field research. The method used to carry out the study was that of dialectical materialism, and the data collection took place through dialogues and the application of previously formulated questionnaires with teachers and students of the School. A total of 72 questionnaires were applied, 30 to the school's teachers and 42 to students in the 9th (ninth) year of Elementary School. The data analysis was carried out through the graphic tabulation of the answers from the questionnaires applied, in which the results indicate that most of the teachers know the place where they work, however, they do not apply this knowledge in their classes, as well as the desire of the students for the theme of tourism, since their families have their income generated in the locality through tourist activities. In this way, it is reflected on the importance of the educator's training in the various areas of graduation, for the realization of activities related to local tourism and the promotion of the critical perception of the contents, through the social and spatial context that students and teachers are inserted in.
Cardiology: From anatomical and physiological discoveries to the beginnings of the medical specialty in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Rigo Naiane Ronsoni , Kielek Natalia Demarco , Malacarne Bruna , Lena Maísa Diane Turra , Zanin Elisabete Maria , Wisniewski Miriam Salete Wilk
Published: August 2024

In the early days of humanity, the heart was considered the central point of life, both organic and spiritual. Several peoples dedicated themselves to understanding cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, proposing theories that explained the functioning of such a complex system. In Brazil, medical researchers, including Carlos Chagas, suggested considerable advances in scientific research, such as the discovery of the pathophysiology and cardiac manifestations of Chagas Disease, in 1909. In 1943, the Brazilian Society of Cardiology was founded and in 1948 the Society of Cardiology of Rio Grande do Sul, boosting the recognition of the specialty in the country. In this context, this article intends to compose a timeline on cardiology, highlighting aspects of its regional inclusion in a municipality in the north of Rio Grande do Sul. The methodology is based on bibliographic and documentary research on the history of cardiology, taking into account global aspects of the specialty, in addition to deepening its insertion in Erechim-RS, through reports of three cardiologists, considered part of the pioneer group in care in the locality. The report was obtained through a conversation circle open to the community on November 22, 2023, called "History of Cardiology in Erechim" and which marked the 50th anniversary of the specialty in the locality.
Proof of Stable Union for the purposes of social security benefit of pension for rural death
Authors: Feitosa Gilliane Oliveira , Franco Arisson Carneiro
Published: August 2024

The Federal Constitution grants State protection to stable union, and civil marriage is no longer considered valid for the definition of family, because being the base family of society, stable union, is linked to this new family form. This article aims to demonstrate proof of stable union for the purposes of social security benefit of pension for rural death, showing the necessary requirements to obtain this type of benefit. Therefore, it was necessary to have a research methodology to ensure an updated perspective on the subject, a bibliographic and exploratory excerpt addressing the historicity of stable union in the differentiation of civil marriage, seeking authors' concepts on the subject, how it arose and what requirements were used to prove this social status, and how the right to the benefit of pension for rural death was clear. It is concluded that just as civil marriage is supported by law to guarantee a social security benefit of pension for rural death for the surviving spouse and child, people who live in a stable union are also in the same quality because it is clear that the criteria exist, as being a public, continuous and lasting union and that has the objective of family constitution.
Inventory of medicinal species employed by IEPA, Macapá-AP
Authors: dos Santos Maria Aparecida Corrêa , Coelho-Ferreira Márlia
Published: August 2024

The IEPA (Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the State of Amapá), through the Center for Medicinal Plants and Natural Products, has been dedicated to the production of herbal medicines and phytocosmetics from regional raw material, selecting species based on ethnopharmacological information and the absence of reports of toxicity. In this context, Amapá takes an innovative path, with research and development of products from Amazonian biodiversity as priorities, aimed at meeting social and economic demands, but seeking to follow the guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization/WHO, regarding encouraging the use of medicinal plants in Primary Health Care/PHC. However, in order for this pioneering work to give economic return to the region and gain visibility outside the limits of this State, it must meet the requirements of the National Health Surveillance Agency/ANVISA, established in RDC 17, which provide for the registration of herbal medicines. Hence the importance of this work which, using conventional methodology, collected botanical information on thirteen species of the Amapá phytopharmacopoeia, used by the IEPA.
The rivers and their fantastic beings from Amazonian literature
Authors: Sales Maria da Luz Lima
Published: August 2024

The research deals with the elements that unite the popular imagination and the rivers of the Amazon. The river has unrevealed secrets that allow the creation of supernatural narratives and phenomena, providing the formation of a unique literary identity, surrounded by mysteries and fantastic beings. From this arises the objective of understanding the role of the river and its aspects in the construction of Amazonian literariness. Documentary research was used, which was guided by three types of reading: exploratory, analytical and comparative. The research was based mainly on Loureiro's literary theory, published in Cultura Amazônica: uma poética do imaginário, which uses a plurivalent methodological approach, passing through aesthetics and socioethnoanthropology, to "wander" through the Amazonian culture. As a result, three themes related to the mythological apparatus of the Amazonian aquifer were selected: the Boto, seducer of the Amazonian waters; the fearsome snakes of the Amazon; and the enchantments of the waters. Each category formulated sought to debate the origins, forms and symbolic representations of its contents. Thus, the present work intends to contribute to the expansion of studies on this theme and to form a small theoretical framework that allows us to understand the meaning of local mythopoetics in regional cultural formation.
Acidente Vascular Encefálico Hemorrágico associado a Supradesnivelamento do Segmento ST: Relato de caso e revisão da literatura
Authors: de Oliveira Filho Cezar Arruda , Rozalen Aline Gabriele Silva , Bonilha Gabriela Accorsi , de Oliveira Maria Clara Araujo , dos Santos Lucas Oliveira , Oliveira Fellipe Paschoal Jorge , Mizuno Thaís Mika , Vecchia Leonardo Borgato Della , Gomes Guilherme Anchieta da Silva
Published: August 2024

O acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) hemorrágico intraparenquimatoso é uma condição neurológica grave que representa uma significativa causa de morbidade e mortalidade em pacientes idosos. Esse tipo de AVC é caracterizado pelo sangramento direto no parênquima cerebral, o que pode resultar em danos teciduais extensos e efeitos clínicos devastadores. A identificação e o manejo precoce são cruciais para melhorar o prognóstico do paciente. (1)
Pathogenic microorganisms present in contaminated water
Authors: Madriles Flávio Pereira , Jacinto Gesisleu Darc , da Silva José Paulo , dos Reis Jucimar Alves
Published: August 2024

Millions of people in the world live without access to good quality water. According to UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), less than half of the world's population has access to drinking water. UNICEF data reveal that 35% of the world's population does not have good quality water and 1 (one) in 3 (three) people does not have access to drinking water The inequality of access to water, the lack of investments in basic sanitation and the lack of hygiene conditions result in millions of deaths in the world from waterborne diseases. In Brazil, according to an estimate by the WHO (World Health Organization) is that 15 thousand people die per year from diseases related to the precariousness of basic sanitation (UNICEF, 2019). In view of the context of mortality due to diseases caused by contaminated water, this work aims to present the pathogenic microorganisms present in contaminated water and, through a literature review, describe the diseases, how they manifest themselves from contamination.
Teaching work: Its impacts on the health of Portuguese Language and Mathematics teachers of the 9th grade of Elementary School in the State Education Network in the municipality of Palmas/TO
Authors: Furtado Carlos de Lima , Oliveira Rosy Franca Silva , Pires Silvinia Pereira de Sousa , de Carvalho Nilton Pinheiro , Martins Paulo Fernando , dos Santos George França
Published: August 2024

The study aims to discuss the guiding problem of the research Teaching Work and Health, and has as its outcome to analyze and identify the main causes of teacher leave, due to health problems. In view of this, the following problem arises: What educationallosses in the learning of Portuguese Language and Mathematics caused by the absence of teachers in 2 (two) schools of the state education network of Palmas -TO? With the objective of analyzing whether or not there are educational losses in the learning of Portuguese Language and Mathematics in 9th grade classes of elementary school, caused by the absence of teachers due to illness in the teaching practice in two schools of the state education network of Palmas, Tocantins, in the year 2025.What are the most common pathologies among teachers in this network? The focus of this study is to know the main causes of illness among teachers? What are the consequences for the teaching of Portuguese language and mathematics, caused by the absence of the respective teachers on leave due to illness? The study is based on qualitative research, bibliography and documentary analysis. The Project is justified insofar as it aims to meet the line of research Line 2: Methods and techniques of teaching and learning in basic education. Evidencing that each time the expression has been used to designate "the permanent effects of a negative nature that affect the teacher's personality as a result of the psychological conditions that the teaching work entails", thus producing a degenerative cycle of teaching effectiveness.Our proposal is to create didactic and instructional material. This document will serve as referential technical support for basic education professionals.
Special deductions and the hiring of people with disabilities, the effect of ignorance in private companies in Ecuador
Authors: Espinosa-Jaramillo María Teresa , Ricón-Castillo Elita Luisa
Published: August 2024

To date, the tax reform has gone through several modifications allowing the collection of taxes for the provision of public services, among the changes in the law there have always been tax benefits for hiring employees with disabilities, thus achieving a mutual benefit for both the state and the taxpayer. In particular, the Labour Code was analysed with regard to work for persons with disabilities hired only in the private sector. Equal and dignified employment by promoting the integration of people with disabilities into the labour market, together with existing tax incentives such as tax deductions for both employers and employees. The lack of awareness of these incentives is taken into account due to the low number of private companies that enjoy this benefit and also to the low number of people with disabilities hired. The purpose of this research is to inform in a more simplified way the benefits that companies do not enjoy due to lack of knowledge, making a brief comparison and analysis to promote the right to equal work. This article is developed under a descriptive research methodology with a study technique and comparative analysis based on data from Ecuador.
Evolution of the Impact of the Tax Reform from 2019 to 2023 on the Deduction of Personal Expenses for Individual Taxpayers in Ecuador
Authors: Espinosa-Jaramillo María Teresa , Ricón-Castillo Elita Luisa
Published: August 2024

The tax reform implemented in Ecuador in 2019 generated important changes in the deduction regime for personal expenses of individual taxpayers. The goal was to increase tax collection, but it had a direct impact on people's tax burden. This study analyzes the evolution of this impact between 2019 and 2023, examining modifications in deduction limits, categories of deductible expenses and effect on tax collection and burden. The results show a progressive decrease in deductions and an increase in the tax burden. In 2019, deductions for education, health, food, clothing and housing were eliminated, setting a limit of 50 % on taxable income. For 2022 the limit was reduced to 10 % and 20 % respectively according to the basic family basket and in 2023 they were totally eliminated and that personal expenses now depend on family charges, this affected middle-high income taxpayers who previously deducted expenses.  In summary, the reform had a progressive impact on the reduction of tax benefits for individual taxpayers, facilitating greater collection but also implying a greater tax burden on individuals with medium and high incomes. The effects are evident between 2019 and 2023, although it allows more collection, it negatively affects those who previously deducted personal expenses.
Enhancing Deep Learning for Autism Spectrum Disorder Detection with Dual-Encoder GAN-based Augmentation of Electroencephalogram Data
Authors: Lalli K , Senbagavalli M
Published: August 2024

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a general neurodevelopmental condition that requires early and accurate diagnosis. Electroencephalography (EEG) signals are reliable biomarkers for ASD detection and diagnosis. A recent Deep Learning (DL) model called Resting-state EEG-based Hybrid Graph Convolutional Network (Rest-HGCN) has been developed for this purpose. However, a challenge in ASD diagnosis is the limited availability of EEG data, leading to imbalanced classes and ineffective model training. To address this issue, a new approach is proposed in this paper, which involves a generative model for EEG data augmentation. A novel Dual Encoder-Balanced Conditional Wasserstein Generative Adversarial Network (DEBCWGAN) is designed to produce fine synthetic minority-class EEG examples and augment the original training dataset. This model integrates the Variational Auto-Encoder (VAE) and balanced conditional Wasserstein GAN. Initially, EEG signals for ASD in the training dataset are pre-processed as Differential Entropy (DE) features and split into different segments. Each feature segment is processed in the temporal and the spatial domain depending on the electrode place. Then, twin encoders are trained to capture both spatial and temporal information from these features, concatenate them as Latent Variables (LVs), and provide them to the decoder to produce synthetic EEG examples. Additionally, gradient penalty and L2 regularization are used to speed up convergence and prevent overfitting effectively. Further, the augmented dataset is used to train the Rest-HGCN for ASD detection, enhancing its robustness and generalizability. Finally, test outcomes demonstrate that the DEBWGAN-GP-Rest-HGCN on the EEG Dataset for ASD and ABC-CT dataset achieves 91,6 % and 88,1 % accuracy, respectively compared to the Rest-HGCN, AlexNet, K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) and Support Vector Machine (SVM)
Development of a Web Application with Meteorological Data for the Malqui-Machay Archaeological Project
Authors: Toapanta Ninasunta Leidy Silvana , Sucuzhañay Del Pezo Lizbeth Estefania , Diaz Puruncaja Danny Manuel , Bajaña Zajia Johnny Xavier
Published: August 2024

The following research article presents an innovative initiative that integrates meteorological data on the website of the emblematic archaeological site of Malqui-Machay, located in Ecuador. This site, discovered through a meticulous and rigorous ethnohistorical study that included an exhaustive review of archives, libraries and field work both nationally and internationally, represents an invaluable cultural and archaeological heritage for the country. Furthermore, it has been a catalyst for the empowerment and active participation of local Quichua-speaking communities in the reclamation and celebration of this ancestral legacy. The main objective of incorporating meteorological data on the website is to encourage and strengthen conservation and sustainable management actions of this archaeological site of historical relevance. Likewise, it seeks to provide updated climate information in real time, providing visitors and the general public with a valuable environmental context that enriches their educational and cultural experience when exploring this emblematic place. The methodology used in the development of this initiative included an exhaustive review of the existing literature, in order to understand the current state and best practices in the integration of meteorological data in web environments related to archaeological projects. The analysis of the results obtained revealed a direct correlation between the popularity of climate-related web pages and the frequency of access to real-time meteorological data by users. Finally, the positive impact of this initiative in the empowerment of local communities and the promotion of sustainable tourism in the region, strengthening the ties between the population and their ancestral legacy
Cultivating Positive Leadership Enhancing Organizational Health: A Study Of Malaysian Information Technology Industry in Selangor
Authors: Mohd Ramli Iza Shuhada
Published: August 2024

The paper evaluates the impact of positive leadership on organizational health. Focusing on Transformational Leadership and Empowerment, the study links these leadership styles with increased productivity and innovation. It highlights the importance of Trustful Communication and Adaptive Conflict-Management in boosting employee motivation and fostering a healthy organizational culture. Findings suggest that diverse leadership approaches significantly contribute to the IT industry's growth. However, the study notes limitations such as its regional focus, time constraints, budgetary restrictions, and reliance on quantitative methods, which may limit its wider applicability. Recommendations for future research include broadening the geographic scope and employing mixed research methods to more accurately reflect the dynamic nature of leadership in the IT industry. This study offers valuable insights for leaders striving to create a positive and thriving organizational environment.
Enhancing Brain Tumor MRI Segmentation Accuracy and Efficiency with Optimized U-Net Architecture
Authors: Hamim Sultanul Arifeen , Jony Akinul Islam
Published: August 2024

This study presents an enhanced approach to brain tumor segmentation using an optimized U-Net architecture, focusing on MRI scans. Our research proposes an automated solution that utilizes U-Net to accurately differentiate between tumorous and non-tumorous tissues, addressing the challenges of manual segmentation such as time consumption, accuracy, and inter-observer variability. Our approach to accurately segmenting brain tumors utilizes the BraTS 2019 dataset and involves preprocessing steps that normalize image data. We employ a modified U-Net model that stands out for its depth and integration of multi-inception modules. Our evaluation metrics, including an IoU score of 0.8252 and a low-test loss of approximately 7.075e-05, highlight the high precision of our model in segmenting brain tumors. However, limitations arise from dataset specificity and potential class imbalance, suggesting future work should focus on enhancing generalizability and addressing computational efficiency. Deep learning has been shown to have significant potential in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning in neuro-oncology. This, in turn, opens new opportunities for further developments in automated medical image analysis.
Immersive Horizons Exploring Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and the Metaverse in Game Development - A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Wonderful Shammah Kaitane  , Sahayog Shrestha  , Chong Peng Lean  , Tatchanaamoorti Purnshatman  , Poh Kiat Ng  , Feng Yuan Kong  , Mohammed Reyasudin Basir Khan
Published: August 2024

The gaming industry has been greatly impacted by virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and metaverse which provide immersive and interactive experiences. A detailed summary of the use of VR and AR in game development is given in this paper. It looks at how AR platforms are being developed for environmental simulations, assesses how presence is used in AR location-aware games, and talks about how mobile AR games that rely on image recognition are made. It also explores how VR technology affects gamer satisfaction, how AR is being used to create innovative gameplay and interactive interfaces, and how AR-based interactive training systems are being developed. We dive into the technical underpinnings, examining how VR and AR combine real-world and virtual elements to create innovative gaming experiences. This review attempts to provide insights into the current state of VR and AR in game development as well as the possible future trajectories of these technologies by looking into case studies and new developments. It becomes clear as we navigate this fusion of reality and imagination that VR and AR are more than just technological tools, rather, they are catalysts that are changing the way we interact with and experience games.
Descriptive Design and Construction of a Hybrid Induction Cooker for Domestic Use in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Kengne Fotsing Rivaldo Poclaire , Nouadjep Narcisse Serge
Published: August 2024

This work details the design and implementation of a 24V, 0.48kW, 120kHz hybrid induction cooker that utilizes both solar and grid power sources, prioritizing solar energy. Relying on solar power is advantageous in regions of Cameroon with frequent power outages or no electricity, yet abundant solar irradiance, thereby addressing issues related to conventional cooking methods. The study involved designing various components and circuits necessary for building the system, such as the battery charger and automatic selection circuitry for switching between solar and grid power. Efficiency was evaluated by measuring power input and consumption. The output current and voltage waveforms were analysed to demonstrate the purity of the high-frequency alternating current. Comparative results indicated that using the induction cooker offers several benefits over traditional cooking methods, including faster cooking times, lower energy consumption, improved safety, and environmental friendliness.
Design and Development of Smart Bracelet System for Heart Health Monitoring Based on Internet of Things (IoT)
Authors: Edo Agung Nugroho  , Ricky Herlambang  , Juju Juhaeriyah  , Wulandari Rindi
Published: August 2024

Body health is essential for supporting various aspects of human life. In making a diagnosis, anamnesis (communication to obtain information about the disease) is followed by a physical examination, which includes general assessments. Key parameters for determining health conditions are heart rate, oxygen saturation, and body temperature. This paper presents the design of a Smart Bracelet Heart Health Monitoring System based on the Internet of Things (IoT) using Telegram for remote health monitoring. A quantitative experimental method was employed for system design and data analysis. The system's performance was compared with data from a Pulse Oximeter and a Thermogun. The Smart Bracelet Heart Health Monitoring System achieved heart rate measurements with an error margin of 3.8%, oxygen saturation with an error of 2.9%, and body temperature with an error of 2.7%. The measurement results are displayed on an OLED LCD and transmitted to Telegram. The system classifies patient status into three categories: Normal (heart rate > 80 BPM), Abnormal (heart rate 70-80 BPM), and Emergency (heart rate < 70 BPM). In case of an emergency or abnormal condition, data is automatically sent. Additionally, data can be manually sent by pressing a push button on the smart bracelet or sending the text "INFO" to the Telegram bot. The data transmission speed ranges from 2 to 22 seconds. The device also features GPS functionality with high positional accuracy.
Insights into Parasitic Fauna among Rescued Snake Species: A Study from Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Tamileniyan E. , Jeevitha M. , Latchumikanthan A. , Veeraselvam M. , Velusamy R. , Saravanan M. , Kundave V. R. , Ramkumar P. K. , Senthilkumar S.
Published: August 2024

The study presents an investigation into parasitic fauna inhabiting various snake species from Tamil Nadu, India, focusing on ectoparasites and endoparasites. Over an 18-month period of study, sixteen snakes comprising Rat snakes, Indian cobra and Green vine snake were meticulously examined. Ectoparasite assessment unveiled ixodid ticks infestation, predominantly featuring Amblyomma gervaisi, alongside Amblyomma pattoni and Amblyomma cordiferum. Among the endoparasites identified, helminthic species included stronglyes, Oxyurid sp. and Pentastome sp., with instances of mixed infections observed. Protozoal infections were detected through blood and faecal analysis, with the detection of Haemoproteus sp., Hepatozoon sp., Cryptosporidium sp. and Eimeria sp. These findings emphasize the necessity for comprehensive monitoring of parasitic infections in snakes, not only for conservation endeavours but also for mitigating potential public health risks associated with zoonotic diseases and biological balance.
AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY TO DETERMINE THE RELIABILITY OF MODIFIED DIGITAL DYNAMOMETER TO CHECK THE STRENGTH OF FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS MUSCLE
Authors: BABEL AVINA , ARUNMOZHI R , YADAV POOJA , SONONE TRUPTI , NEGI RITU
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
Purpose of the Study: To evaluate the reliability of a modified digital dynamometer for assessing the strength of the Flexor Hallucis Longus muscle (FHL) through maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). Relevance: The device is easier to handle, portable, and more cost-effective than any other similar device to measure maximum voluntary isometric contraction. Participants: A total of 50 healthy subjects aged 18-30 were randomly recruited. Methods and Analysis: Subjects were seated in a high sitting position on the chair. A 4 mm board was placed under the sole except the toes. Participants were instructed to flex their great toe through a rope assembly attached to the modified digital dynamometer which was placed on a stable surface. The device measured the great toe flexor muscle strength in kilograms. The values were recorded independently by three observers and later values were converted into Newton. Result: The device shows excellent inter-rater reliability with an r value of 0.97, relative to FHL muscle strength. Conclusion: The tool is reliable in evaluating muscle strength through maximum voluntary contraction of the Flexor hallucis longus muscle, contributing to its potential use in clinical or research settings.
Keywords: Flexor hallucis longus muscle, muscle strength tool, modified digital dynamometer, maximum voluntary isometric contraction.
Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Praktek Terhadap Adopsi Urban Farming: Tinjauan Konsep
Authors: Wiyanto Harry
Published: August 2024

Urban farming merupakan salah satu cara untuk memastikan ketahanan pangan untuk konsumsi manusia, terutama bagi masyarakat perkotaan yang memiliki ruang terbatas untuk kegiatan pertanian. Terlepas dari tantangan, praktik pertanian perkotaan berpotensi memainkan peran penting dalam sistem pangan berkelanjutan dan ketahanan pangan. Urban farming memiliki tujuan kultivasi yang berbeda, seperti untuk keberlanjutan, kewirausahaan, kehidupan yang lebih baik, komunitas yang lebih besar dan sebagai media pembelajaran dan eksplorasi. Ini termasuk banyak manfaat termasuk peningkatan akses ke produk segar, pengurangan biaya transportasi makanan, dan peningkatan kesehatan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Selain itu, dapat membantu mengurangi dampak perubahan iklim dengan mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca, mempromosikan keanekaragaman hayati, dan mengimprovisasi metode penanaman konvensional. Baru-baru ini, pertanian perkotaan telah mendapatkan lebih banyak popularitas dan adopsi di kalangan masyarakat terus meningkat karena berbagai alasan. Terkait hal ini, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi faktor-faktor khususnya pengetahuan, sikap, dan praktik (KAP) yang mempengaruhi adopsi praktik pertanian perkotaan. Ada beberapa metode dalam kaitannya dengan KAP yang menjadi fokus peneliti; beberapa penelitian menjelaskan setiap faktor secara individual, sementara yang lain sebagai Model KAP secara keseluruhan sebagai model holistik. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dapat lebih memahami model KAP (secara keseluruhan konsep) terhadap adopsi praktik pertanian perkotaan. Ini akhirnya memperluas lebih banyak studi tentang banyak aspek praktik pertanian perkotaan dan juga berkontribusi pada rekomendasi dan perbaikan dalam hal pelaksanaan pertanian perkotaan di antara masyarakat dan penduduk perkotaan
Wahrnehmung von Welt
Authors: Neidhart Christoph Markus
Published: August 2024

This book focuses on the relationship between people and the world, understanding ‘perception’ as a construct that requires specific contextualisation. Particular attention is paid to the variables of space, time, self and other, and understandings of the world from different traditions are considered, such as Otto von Freising's medieval interpretation of the world, Georg Forster's enlightened thinking, Clifford Geertz's modern view of globalisation and the indigenous world concept of Black Elk, a Lakota Sioux. The analysis focuses primarily on cultural fault lines and commonalities, and the work is intended as a humanities contribution to interest in brain and consciousness processes.