bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A sobrecarga do cuidado da criança com transtorno do espectro autista e a relação com os determinantes sociais da saúde na visão dos cuidadores
Authors: Guckert Suelen Bernardo , Oliveira Aline Mara de , Belaunde Aline Megumi Arakawa
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Verificar a possível relação entre a sobrecarga dos cuidadores de crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista com os Determinantes Sociais da Saúde. Métodos: Estudo do tipo descritivo exploratório de caráter qualitativo realizado com os cuidadores de crianças de até 12 anos de idade que possuem o diagnóstico de Transtorno do Espectro Autista e que estivessem em tratamento no Centro Especializado em Reabilitação, tipo II. A coleta de dados foi realizada com questões disparadoras, por meio de entrevistas individuais, que foram gravadas para posterior análise. Os dados foram analisados de forma qualitativa de acordo com a Análise de Conteúdo, na modalidade temática. Resultados: As principais cuidadoras são as mães que se dedicam em período integral às necessidades da criança e algumas precisam conciliar esse cuidado com as tarefas domésticas, as atividades laborais e a vida pessoal. Essas cuidadoras apresentaram relatos de cansaço, estresse, sentimento de desamparo, despreparo e culpa, que, por sua vez, refletem na sobrecarga vivenciada. Os possíveis causadores da sobrecarga dessas cuidadoras estão relacionados aos Determinantes Sociais da Saúde e poderiam ser evitados ou minimizados se órgãos governamentais voltassem seus olhares a esses aspectos, como acesso à saúde, educação e lazer. Conclusão: A sobrecarga dos cuidadores poderia ser reduzida se ações promotoras da saúde fossem efetivadas em prol de quem oferece o cuidado, como quanto quem o recebe, neste caso, as crianças.
Maria Beatriz Rocha-Trindade
Authors: Reznik Luís
Published: December 2024

Maria Beatriz Rocha-Trindade é uma pioneira nos estudos relacionados às migrações internacionais, em Portugal e é leitura incontornável em quaisquer estudos sobre o tema. É autora de centenas de obras, entre livros, capítulos, artigos em periódicos e outros. A professora transitou por diferentes espaços universitários ensinando, produzindo obras seminais e criando projetos inovadores. Sempre preocupada com a difusão do conhecimento e com a ampliação do público, Maria Beatriz esteve presente nos vários projetos de musealizacao das experiências migratórias portuguesas. Esses aspectos são desenvolvidos na entrevista.
Place and Presence
Authors: Solbakken Bente Aass
Published: December 2024

The Norwegian architect Kjell Borgen enjoyed a successful career in the second half of the twentieth century as a partner in the Oslo architectural practice Borgen & Bing Lorentzen. Although he was based in Oslo, he also completed commissions in Sápmi throughout his career, from surveying vernacular Sámi architecture to designing works for Sámi clients. By focusing both on Borgen’s works both as a scholar of traditional Sámi architecture and as an architect working for Sámi clients, this text sheds light on his attempts to define what Sámi architecture is.
Canons and counter canons in the battles about global art
Authors: Kaitavuori Kaija
Published: December 2024

The Cubists’ fascination with African and Oceanic art and its revolutionary influence on Western art in the early 1900s is an important stage in the develop­ ment of modern art. Meanwhile in Africa, in what is now Nigeria, there was a reciprocal interest in Western figurative art, which eventually led to the establish­ ment of academic art education in West Africa. This second story, however, is much less known and, when it is told, the adoption of Western influences has generally been seen as passive and even damaging. Now that these ‘othered’ voices are claiming attention and bringing their views to the art historical debate, Western and non-Western art narratives need to be retold from new perspectives. This article examines two moments, one at the beginning and the other at the end of the 20th century, when the West has enhanced its artistic production by leaning on influences from elsewhere while maintaining the right to grant or deny the status of art for cultural objects to itself. The article calls into question Western practices in categorising products of visual expression and highlights the contractual nature of art historical classifications and canons.
Rumbo a un modelo sistémico para la gestión de estaciones de carga de vehículos eléctricos en el Valle de México
Authors: Berdeja Rocha Edgar Manuel , Tejeida Padilla Ricardo , Badillo Piña Isaías , García García Carlos Jesús
Published: December 2024

En la actualidad, cuando se habla de dejar de utilizar los combustibles fósiles para la movilidad de los seres humanos, automáticamente se piensa en la utilización de fuentes de energía renovables mediante su almacenamiento en baterías para mover vehículos, en el caso específico de las ciudades hablamos de automóviles que utilicen tecnologías limpias para su impulso. Esta tendencia se llama movilidad eléctrica y cuyo objetivo es volverse una alternativa que poco a poco sustituya los vehículos de combustión interna. Esto beneficia en disminuir la huella ecológica que producimos al trasladarnos para realizar nuestras actividades. Para llevar a cabo la transición de movilidad eléctrica total en México, se necesita un gran impulso para motivar a los usuarios, productores, inversionistas y empresarios de utilizar autos eléctricos, así como de una infraestructura técnica que respalde su utilidad y mediante el uso de herramientas sistémicas y analíticas para obtener un modelo de gestión eficiente de las estaciones de carga. El modelo sistémico propone herramientas para solucionar los problemas actuales de la gestión de la energía de las electrolineras en la zona del valle de México.
Consumo de energías renovables y sus principales determinantes en países desarrollados y emergentes, 1996-2020
Authors: Guardado Ibarra Enrique , Cruz Díaz Felipe
Published: December 2024

El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo analizar la relación entre el consumo de energías renovables (CER), el gasto en Investigación y Desarrollo (I&D), la generación de emisiones de CO2 (CO2), el PIB y la entrada de Inversión Extranjera Directa (IED) en los países miembros del G7, BRICS y México durante el periodo 1996-2020. A través de modelos econométricos de datos de panel robustos, se prueba empíricamente que la I&D, CO2, el PIB y la IED tienen una relación de equilibrio de largo plazo con el consumo de energías renovables. A través de los estimadores FMOLS y DOLS se demuestra un impacto positivo significativo de I&D, PIB y IED en CER, mientras que CO2 lo demuestra con un efecto negativo significativo.
Efecto de la incorporación de proteína aislada de ajonjolí (Sesamum Indicum L.) en las propiedades bromatológicas y sensoriales de queso costeño
Authors: Alcázar Orozco Hader , Martínez Camacho Santiago , Montero Castillo Piedad , Acevedo Correa Diofanor , Rodríguez Meza Jhon
Published: December 2024

El uso de proteínas vegetales ha tenido una demanda creciente en los últimos años, entre estas, la proteína aislada de ajonjolí, debido a que contiene una cantidad adecuada de aminoácidos esenciales como la metionina, cisteína, valina, leucina y triptófano que son aminoácidos limitantes en algunas proteínas. Por ello, teniendo en cuenta la pérdida de proteína durante el proceso de desuerado en la elaboración del queso y la alta producción de ajonjolí en la costa caribe colombiana, se evaluó la incorporación de la proteína aislada de ajonjolí (PAA), con el fin de ofrecer esta nueva aplicación y la posibilidad de aumentar el contenido proteico del queso costeño. Para ello, la proteína fue extraída mediante operaciones como el prensado, mezclado, centrifugación, precipitación, liofilización y luego añadida a la cuajada siguiendo un diseño unifactorial con cuatro niveles (0, 2, 4 y 8%), adicionalmente fueron realizados análisis bromatológicos, microbiológicos y sensoriales. Los tratamientos exhibieron un contenido de proteína del 16-22,4%, un bajo contenido de lípidos y un incremento de la humedad con la incorporación de PAA. Microbiológicamente los tratamientos fueron aptos para su consumo y en relación a los atributos sensoriales exhibieron una puntuación aceptable, a excepción del sabor y color del tratamiento con 8% de PAA. La incorporación de proteína aislada de ajonjolí afectó significativamente la bromatología de los tratamientos, sin embargo, hubo una relación inversamente proporcional entre el contenido de PAA y calidad sensorial. En consecuencia, y de acuerdo a los resultados exhibidos el tratamiento con 2% de PAA fue el más adecuado.
Гравитация и масса в Евклидовом пространстве
Authors: Поствайкин Павел
Published: December 2024

Построение модели гравитации и образования массы в Евклидовом пространстве.
Analisis Kinerja Pendamping Fasilitator Pada Program Bantuan Stimulan Perumahan Swadaya (BSPS) Terhadap Pengentasan Kemiskinan Ekstrem Di Desa Serungkuk, Kabupaten Lampung Barat
Authors: Salsabila Khana Fitria , Sri Retnaning Rahayu  , Andiana Rosid
Published: December 2024

This study aimed at knowing how the performance of the co-facilitators in the Self-Subsistent Housing Stimulant Aids Program for the Extreme Poverty Alleviation in Serungkuk Village, West Lampung Regency. The performance of the co-facilitators in the SSHSA program itself is expected to increase the willingness of the community for those who do not know yet about the importance of handling extreme poverty. It was a qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The collected data were yielded through interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique applied reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Based on these, the results of the study showed that performance of the co-facilitators and the role of the Directorate General of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing in raising public awareness regarding to the extreme poverty alleviation have been well implemented, but there should be several things need to be improved such as to provide good supporting infrastructure so that the communication between co-facilitators and the villagers can be held at any time. Furthermore, the aids quota addition for the local recipients at Serungkuk Village in West Lampung Regency has to be increased, so that the extreme poverty is no longer exists.
Bibliometric Analysis Exploring Real Earnings Management Practices: A Global Review
Authors: VLADU Alina Beattrice , CUZDRIOREAN Dan Dacian , RĂCHIŞAN Paula Ramona , GROŞANU Adrian , BERINDE Sorin Romulus
Published: December 2024

Real Earnings Management (REM) represents a significant area of research within financial studies, having been thoroughly explored over time alongside accrual earnings management techniques as part of the broader issue of intentional financial reporting manipulation. This study analyses 339 articles published in journals indexed by the Web of Science (WOS) database from 2006 to 2024, aiming to provide a comprehensive review of the key findings and emerging research trends in this field. The results reveal that REM is becoming increasingly pertinent, with nearly 40% of the literature on this topic published in the past three years (2022-2024). The United States emerges as the leading contributor to research in this area. We conclude that REM is closely associated with accrual earnings management, corporate governance, and auditing practices. Furthermore, the manipulation of accounting choices in various institutional contexts, particularly in Pakistan, China, and India, has gained prominence in recent years. Future research should direct its attention toward REM in emerging markets and family-owned enterprises, as these areas present vital avenues for further exploration.
JEL classification: M40, M41
Article History: Received: September 20, 2024; Reviewed: November 25, 2024; Accepted: December 2, 2024; Available online: December 17, 2024.
Determinants of Small Business Tax Compliance Behaviour: Evidence From Zimbabwean Small Businesses
Authors: DUVE Munyaradzi , SCHUTTE Danie , KOUR Manjit
Published: December 2024

Many developing countries have implemented tax regulations for small enterprises and the simplification of tax systems in recent times. Tax compliance attitudes within this sector vary significantly due to the high cost to comply and the technical nature of tax law. Many different factors influence presumptive tax compliance and previous research did not necessarily identify the determinants of this phenomenon. Two hundred and nineteen small business owners/managers participated in the study. The validation of the measurement model and the structural model was performed using the Partial-Least Squares Structural Equation Model. The study evaluated the impact of tax morale, corruption and taxpayer/tax office relationships on presumptive tax compliance in the Zimbabwean context. It was found that corruption significantly influences small business operators’ compliance levels under a presumptive tax system. Significant differences were found in small business owners and managers who differed in their perceptions of their relationships with the tax office. The results of this study would assist tax authorities in understanding small businesses’ perceptions when reviewing the current presumptive tax systems.
JEL classification: H20, H29
Article History: Received: June 28, 2024; Reviewed: September 5, 2024; Accepted: November 11, 2024; Available online: December 17, 2024.
Economic Tremors From a Perfect Storm: The Ukrainian Crisis and Its Impact on Regional Stock Market Volatility
Authors: OPRIȘOR Tudor , BALINT Cristina-Ioana , CORDOȘ George-Silviu
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on stock market volatility in neighboring countries, analyzing five stock market indices (BET, BUX, WIG, SAX, and MOEX) over a three-year period encompassing one year before and two years after the conflict’s outbreak. Employing four volatility estimators (Close-to-Close, Parkinson, Garman-Klass, and Rogers-Satchell), this research examines the evolution of market volatility and inter-market correlations. Findings reveal a general increase in volatility across most indices following the war’s commencement, with the MOEX index experiencing the highest turbulence. The concept of a “proximity penalty” is partially supported, as geographical closeness to the conflict zone does not uniformly correspond to increased volatility. Also, findings show an initial strengthening of correlations between markets in the first year of the war, suggesting a “contagion effect.” However, this is followed by a weakening of correlations in the second year, indicating a potential “decoupling effect” as markets begin to respond more to local economic conditions. These results have significant implications for investors, policymakers, and risk managers, highlighting the need for dynamic portfolio management strategies, tailored policy responses, and flexible risk models that can adapt to changing market conditions during prolonged geopolitical crises. This study contributes to the existing literature by extending the temporal scope of analysis beyond the immediate aftermath of the war’s outbreak and providing insights into the “proximity effect” in the context of a major European conflict. The observed patterns of initial volatility spikes followed by varying degrees of persistence and changing correlation structures offer a nuanced picture of how geopolitical events impact financial markets over time, emphasizing the complex interplay between political events and financial market dynamics.
JEL classification: G15, F51
 Article History: Received: October 14, 2024; Reviewed: November 27, 2024; Accepted: December 2, 2024; Available online: December 17, 2024.
Almanaques y calendarios en el siglo XIX: impresos menores, lectores populares y tiempos seculares en América del Sur (1825-1860)
Authors: Pose Lucia
Published: December 2024

Los almanaques forman parte de aquel conjunto de publicaciones incluidas bajo el rótulo de “impresos menores” que, por su carácter efímero, su brevedad y su caducidad, han sido objeto de un número más bien reducido de investigaciones. En los últimos años, sin embargo, los almanaques, calendarios y guías de forasteros han comenzado a ser explorados en su materialidad y contenido (Poblete 2003, Botrel 2006, Szir 2018, Pastormerlo 2014). Las Salas Museo de la Biblioteca de la UNLP conservan, en sus armarios, quince almanaques que recorren el siglo XIX, desde la Lima posrevolucionaria (1825) hasta la Corrientes confederada (1860), y que nos invitan a revisar las nociones comunes en torno a este tipo de impresos que combinaban una duración específica (se desechaban al cabo de un año) con una práctica cotidiana (buscaban ser útiles en la vida diaria, privada y familiar). A partir del relevamiento realizado a lo largo del período octubre 2023-mayo 2024 se llevó a cabo una descripción breve y general con fines de catalogación, seguido por el análisis y la propuesta de hipótesis interpretativas. La convergencia de temporalidades (cívica, eclesiástica, natural, privada), la presencia de anotaciones manuscritas y el progresivo ingreso de las variedades nos permiten argumentar a favor de la centralidad de los almanaques en el proceso de ampliación de los públicos lectores del siglo XIX, así como de su participación en las transformaciones materiales de los impresos en la segunda mitad del siglo.
Compuestos poliméricos conductores (CPC). Manufactura y uso de sensores basados en CPC para aplicaciones biomédicas
Authors: Paredes-Madrid Leonel , Cavieles Rojas Nairo José
Published: December 2024

Tradicionalmente las mediciones de fuerza en aplicaciones industrialesse han efectuado empleando celdas de carga. Dichos dispositivosemplean galgas extensiométricas instaladas sobre mecanismosmetálicos deformables, motivo por el cual las celdas de carga resultanvoluminosas, pesadas y costosas para ser integradas en aplicacionesbiomédicas que requieren efectuar lecturas de fuerzas de una forma noinvasiva. Como respuesta a esta necesidad han surgido los compuestospoliméricos conductores (CPC), los cuales se construyen mezclandopolímeros aislantes con nanopartículas conductoras. Al ser sometidos aestrés mecánico, la separación promedio interpartícula se reduce y, porende, la resistencia eléctrica del compuesto es modificada siguiendo losmodelos de tunelamiento cuántico. En el presente artículo se describeel proceso de manufactura de un sensor de deformación empleandoel polímero polidimetilsiloxano (PDMS) y nanopartículas conductoras.Finalmente, se describen algunas aplicaciones de los CPC en los camposde la instrumentación biomédica y la robótica, entre los que destacanla detección y medición de lesiones en miembros inferiores medianteplantillas plantares y el uso de las pieles robóticas en manipuladoresindustriales para la exploración en entornos no estructurados.
Reframing the value proposition for sugar brands: Policy, regulation, and consumer behavior in the Spanish Retail Market
Authors: Puente Angel del Castillo
Published: December 2024

The objective of this research paper is to investigate potential avenues for value creation in the refined sugar market for domestic use, a market currently facing a critical juncture. The growing concerns about the health impacts of sugar have resulted in a notable decline in demand. Furthermore, changes in European Union regulations have introduced additional operators into the Spanish market, increasing competition and amplifying the need for innovation. This study examines how brands can respond to these challenges by enhancing their value proposition through market segmentation, targeted marketing strategies, and adaptive packaging solutions. To achieve this objective, we have conducted market research, which involved an in-depth interview, and a questionnaire distributed to 402 individuals responsible for household purchases. The findings suggest potential approaches for addressing the needs of consumers with a focus on health and well-being, while simultaneously enhancing the durability of products, thus facilitating greater brand differentiation. Furthermore, the study underscores the pivotal role of public policies and regulatory frameworks in influencing consumer behavior and market dynamics. Policies promoting sugar alternatives, labelling requirements, and packaging innovations have been demonstrated to impact brand strategies and consumer preferences. By aligning with these policy-driven shifts, companies can enhance their positioning in a mature and competitive market. This research contributes to the existing literature on brand value in commodity markets by integrating insights into the impact of regulation and consumer segmentation. Our recommendations emphasize the importance of marketing strategies that are informed by an understanding of the policy context, which not only enhances brand equity but also promotes sustainable growth in the retail sugar industry.
The fragmentation of democratic and ‘adat’ institutions in Aceh’s political elite after Helsinki: The failure of the concept of institution of social cohesion
Authors: De Archellie Reynaldo , Waworuntu Adrianus L.G. , Alkatiri Zeffry , Gani Fuad , Holil Munawar , Gumilang Sari
Published: December 2024

This article analyzes the modes of organizing the political realm of society in Aceh, especially after the signing of the Helsinki MoU in 2005 by representatives of the Indonesian government and GAM as the two parties most interested in the social organization of Acehnese society. The post-conflict social and political phenomenon in Aceh is the fragmentation between democratic and customary institutions that can be directly observed by the public through their competition in local government elections. Former GAM leaders have chosen to revive Majelis Wali Nanggroe and Gampong as customary and cultural institutions to help the government organize the lives of Acehnese people post-conflict. This paper contends that the various relationships and networks of relationships present in institutional formations are understood and explained through the different rules and frameworks that define and regulate them. Data sources were collected through in-depth interviews with several key informants, such as former GAM members, DPRA members, university rectors, local Aceh mass media editors, and socio-political observers, field observations for eighteen days (5–22 August 2018), and literature studies. This qualitative research uses a new institutionalism approach that focuses on the dynamics of the social structure of Acehnese society, which was largely controlled by GAM before the Helsinki MoU and began to loosen after the elections and even formed fragmentation among former combatants in the struggle for leadership in local government institutions. This article finds that GAM elite divisions and conflicts after the conflict for official government positions occurred due to the absence of imagination of modes of organizing society that was able to connect structurally and functionally formal and informal institutions. Pragmatically, GAM leaders and negotiators tend to maintain identity politics as a resistance movement against the central government and at the same time, they continue to run governance in a special autonomy model that gives them a lot of constitutional, institutional and symbolic freedom.
Application of country classification methodology for enhancing the effectiveness of official development assistance (ODA) policies: Utilization of decision tree analysis
Authors: Choi Young-Chool
Published: December 2024

Objective: As the scale and importance of official development assistance (ODA) continue to grow, the need to enhance the effectiveness of ODA policies has become more critical than ever before. In this context, it is essential to systematically classify recipient countries and establish tailored ODA policies based on these classifications. The objective of this study is to identify an appropriate methodology for categorizing developing countries using specific criteria, and to apply it to actual data, providing valuable insights for donor countries in formulating future ODA policies. Design/Methodology/Approach: The data used in this study are the basic statistics on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) published annually in the SDGs Report. The analytical method employed is decision tree analysis. Results: The results indicate that the 167 countries analyzed were classified into 10 distinct nodes. The study further limited the scope to the five nodes representing the most disadvantaged developing countries and suggested future directions for aid policies for each of these nodes.
A Comparative Review on Low-Cost Adsorbent based Alkali-Activated Materials by Adsorption Study
Authors: Kamarzaman F.F. , Al Bakri Abdullah M.M. , Rozainy M.R. , Ahmad R. , Ibrahim W.M.W. , Omar M.F. , Ghazali C.M.R. , Ibrahim W.M.A.W.
Published: December 2024

The degradation of the condition of wastewater is becoming more and more serious due to the endless development. One of the main reasons is heavy metal contamination, which causes significant harm to the climate and humanity, such as bad health consequences, environmental degradation, and air pollution. Adsorption, which uses proven adsorbents such as activated carbon, is one of the most common methods for heavy metal removal in wastewater. However, since activated carbon is very expensive to build and repair due to complex production, most people choose another material to overcome this problem. Researchers have recently focused on finding low-cost adsorbents, which are typically industrial, agricultural and food wastes that can generate in large quantities. However, Alkali-Activated Materials (AAMs) have been recognized as a novel possible adsorbent because they are cheap, made from solid aluminosilicate and extremely alkaline activator solution, making them appropriate for usage in the civil engineering specialty. Moreover, they have become an option for various applications due to their unique geopolymer structure, which is highly mechanically, chemically and thermally stable. Hydroxyapatite (HAP) can be extremely useful in this application, as it is a promising biomaterial that has great potential for a low-cost AAMs adsorbent. The purpose of this study is to analyze the present development of a potential economic alternative adsorbent, particularly based on alkali-activated materials (known as geopolymers), for the elimination of heavy metal pollutants in wastewater using adsorption techniques.
Impact of the Plastic Deformation Microstructure on the Corrosive Resistance of Metallic Materials – The State of the Art and the Effect of Microstructure Refinement on the Example of the 2000 Series Aluminum Alloy
Authors: Lachowicz M.M.
Published: December 2024

The article discusses the role of the microstructure formed through plastic deformation in the corrosion resistance of metallic materials. Additionally, a review of the existing knowledge in this area is conducted. In particular, the role of the refinement of intermetallic phases is emphasized. For that purpose, investigations of as-cast aluminum alloy, as well as after plastic deformation, from the 2000 series have been performed. Metallographic tests of the examined materials have been carried out, and electrochemical tests as well as SEM examinations of the surface after the corrosion tests have been conducted. It has been documented that the presence of large precipitates existing at distances typical of as-cast alloys favours intensive corrosion. In turn, a significant amount of fine-dispersive precipitates at the initial stage of corrosion can work as a barrier counteracting the corrosion processes.
Expanding the Applications of Copper-based Alloys by Thermal Arc Spraying
Authors: Toma S.L. , Chicet D.-L.
Published: December 2024

In this article, the case of depositing a Ni-based alloy layer by thermal arc spraying on a copper alloy substrate with cylindrical geometry over its entire surface is presented. After the coating was deposited, the layer was analyzed microstructurally both on the surface and in cross-section, and it was observed that it adhered very well to the substrate. In addition to the high adhesion to the substrate, a low porosity of the coating was observed, which ensures good compactness of the coating. Based on these results, further investigation of the Ni coating can be recommended to limit the toxicity caused by the oxidation of copper and copper alloy heating elements.
Decreases in hemoglobin and hematocrit may signal degree of hemorrhagic shock: retrospective evaluation in a dog model
Authors: Jahr Jonathan S. , Dang Jonathan , Tong Ashley , Iskandar Stephanie , Patel Anamika , Grogan Tristan , Hopster Klaus , Driessen Berndt , Gunther Robert A.
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE

Data were extracted from preexisting published studies and evaluated retrospectively to compare lactate and base deficit values at baseline and posthemorrhage with changes in corresponding hemoglobin (Hb) and Hct measurements to assess any association of such changes with severity of hemorrhage over time. To understand the goal, the objective of this study was to demonstrate statistical changes in laboratory values as described above.

METHODS

Previous prospectively designed experiments on 120 mixed-breed dogs were conducted. Various parameters, including Hb and Hct, lactate concentration, and base deficit, were extracted from the previously mentioned experiments. To validate this retrospective study, subset data on heart rate and arterial pressure were compared. In a subset analysis, 60 experiments were extracted to compare baseline mean arterial pressure to posthemorrhagic values to prove the validity of this model. Published studies were evaluated retrospectively to compare lactate and base deficit values at baseline and posthemorrhage.

RESULTS

Arterial pressure is lowest posthemorrhage, increases, then stabilizes. Baseline Hb averaged 15.1 g/dL and Hct 43.4%, and posthemorrhage values averaged 12.1 g/dL (Hb) and 35.3% (Hct). Significant differences were observed for both Hb (3.0 g/dL difference; P < .001) and Hct (8.3% difference; P < .001) posthemorrhage. Lactate significantly increased (2.1; P < .001), and base deficit significantly decreased (5.2; P < .001).

CONCLUSIONS

The data collected retrospectively validated the model for significant hypotension. It was then possible to evaluate whether Hb and Hct may accurately predict the degree of hemorrhage. In this model, both Hb and Hct decreased posthemorrhage significantly, although the actual change in Hb and Hct posthemorrhage was modest. Lactate concentration increased, and base deficit decreased.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

The data suggest that Hb, Hct, lactate, and base deficit should be studied to see if they may have a potential role in guiding resuscitation decisions.
Effects of Different Preparations Containing Selenium on Selenium Status and Reproductive Performance of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) Broodstock
Authors: Jovanović Ivan B. , Valčić Olivera , Gvozdić Dragan , Milanović Svetlana
Published: December 2024

This study evaluated the efficiency of different Selenium supplements on blood Se status and reproductive performance of carp broodstock. Female carp (n=120) were distributed in 4 groups supplemented with Se as follows: control (non-supplemented), sodium selenite 200 µg/kg feed, sodium selenite i/m injection (160 µgSe/kg bodyweight), and selenized yeast 200 µg/kg feed. Blood was sampled on days 1, 20, and 30. On day 30, samples of roe were taken from females, and samples of blood and milt from 10 unsupplemented males. Larvae samples were taken after hatching. Plasmatic Se concentration was 51.38±3.77 µg/kg (day 1) and did not vary significantly. The erythrocyte Se concentration increased from 14.04±3.05 µg/kg (day 1), reaching 90.58±12.43 (day 20), to 212.38±57.87 µg/kg (day 30). Plasmatic glutathione peroxidase activity in supplemented groups increased from 4.41±1.15 to 7.73±2.26 μkat/L and plateaued until day 30. A similar pattern was observed for erythrocyte glutathione peroxidase activity, ranging from 54.51±15.45 μkat/L (day 1) to 80.72± 6.82 μkat/L (day 30). Se concentration and selenoenzyme activities in males did not differ from the female control group. Roe Se content ranged from 48.26±17.53 μg/L in control to 65.68±34.39 μg/L in fish supplemented selenized yeast, and in the pooled larvae samples, ranged from 26-43 μg/L. The Se concentration in the milt was 24.78±4.27 μg/L. Results suggest that 250 µgSe/kg feed was sufficient to meet the requirements of mature carp, sodium selenite being more efficient in elevating blood Se concentrations and selenoenzymes activities, while selenized yeast being more efficient in roe and larvae.
This time is different? Lessons from past reform initiatives in the Irish health system
Authors: Weir Stephen
Published: December 2024

The publication of the Sláintecare report in May 2017 is a landmark in Irish healthcare policy. For the first time in the history of the state, the Irish political system produced an agreed long-term vision for the health system. The Irish healthcare system has attracted considerable negative comment over a long period and satisfactory healthcare reform had appeared to be impossible to achieve. The history of Irish healthcare reform is replete with policy difficulties. This paper seeks to assess the likelihood that Sláintecare will be implemented given that it is the first long-term, multielectoral cycle healthcare initiative that is agreed by all the main political parties. The paper uses a game theoretic model developed by Dal Bó, Dal Bó, and Di Tella to develop an understanding of the impact of the electoral cycle on politicians and interest groups in negotiating and implementing healthcare reform. It uses a case-study methodology, with previous Irish healthcare reform initiatives as the unit of analysis. Finally, it shows that politicians are at a distinct disadvantage due to the short-term horizon imposed on them due to the electoral cycle and that the adoption of a long-term agreed policy, like Sláintecare, is more likely to be implemented.
Are Lough Neagh and the rights of nature the unfinished business of ‘the peace process’?
Authors: Doran Peter
Published: December 2024

This article outlines the background to an emergent all-island movement advocating for recognition of the rights of nature – including calls for recognition of Lough Neagh’s right to participate in its community ownership – and proposes that these developments could prefigure a far-reaching transition in our regard for our island home and all its subjects, including the more-than-human. Noting the significance of the fact that prominent voices in the Irish rights of nature movement originated in the borderlands of Derry and Donegal, the paper proposes that the plight of the iconic Lough Neagh in particular presents an unprecedented opportunity for governments in Dublin, Belfast and London to address a blind spot at the heart of the Anglo–Irish ‘peace process’, that is our regard for the intrinsic rights of the land, the waters, and all the communities of species who constitute our island home to flourish. With Ireland’s celebrated eco-philosopher and mystic, John Moriarty, the emergent movement is behind the call to enfranchise the earth and everything in it.
Protecting National Honor: Advocating for Legislation Against Cyber Hate Targeting Pakistan’s Armed Forces
Authors: Ali Muhammad Imran
Published: December 2024

Cyber hate constitutes a great danger for the Armed Forces of Pakistan, being the reason for diminishing the reputation and culture of discipline among the forces while influencing the general opinion of civilians. Through the discussion of cyberattacks on the military, this article focuses on the ludic nature of military cyberattacks and underlines the necessity for legislative intervention. Lack of respective laws is the main factor behind online defamations and misinformation spread by the Armed Forces. Applying analogy to foreign experience, the article advocates for the implementation of integrated regulatory measures targeted at digital violence. Proposed models provide for jurisprudence and policy principles to provide for strong legal mechanisms that would help formulate holistic national approaches to safeguard the Armed Force’s honor, dignity, and reputation. Nevertheless, these solutions are short of the desired outcomes due to the already highlighted challenges, such as enforcement. The solution to facing these challenges should be to adopt legislative reforms as the main route to maintaining the respect of the Pakistan Armed Forces. Effectively, the reforms can lead the country to stand firmly against the threats that are inherent in the future.
Factors that Influence Counterproductive Behaviors in Military Organization
Authors: Rusu Raluca
Published: December 2024

The main objective of the present study is to identify and analyze the factors that predict counterproductive behaviors in the military organization, specifically among military students. A quantitative research design, based on data collection through multiple measurement scales, was used to achieve this goal. The measurement scales used to analyze the organizational predictors of counterproductive behaviors were: the Organizational Constraints Measurement Scale (Spector & Jex, 1998), the Interpersonal Conflict at Work Measurement Scale (Spector & Jex, 1998). And perceptions of organizational justice were measured by the Distributive and Procedural Justice Measurement Scale, which was developed by Niehoff & Moorman (1993). The data analysis measured the correlation (using SPSS we calculated the coefficient of determination, denoted R2, which represents the proportion of the variation in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variables) between a number of predictors, namely interpersonal conflict, perceptions of procedural and distributive organizational justice, and organizational constraints and counterproductive behavior. The analysis was carried out comparatively on students from faculties belonging to “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy of Sibiu. In constructing the sample, we used a probabilistic stratified sampling, reaching a number of 137 students. The results show as that high levels of interpersonal conflict and organizational constraints are associated with variations in counterproductive behaviors, but low levels of distributive justice and procedural justice do not have a significant impact on these behaviors according to the data presented.
Study The Re-Use of Construction and Demolition Waste for Friendlier Environment: Waste Concrete and Waste Granite Aggregates
Authors: Mousa Hawraa Hasan , Kadhem Ali Abbas , Al-Bahrani Hussein Shakir , Jabal Qusay A. , Alasadi Laith
Published: December 2024

Waste aggregate concrete is the most common project in the world of construction. The waste materials are causing environmental pollution and hurting nature, the use of wastes give more clean nature and so that the use of wastes in concrete can solve these problems. This study aims to investigate the use of waste granite as coarse aggregate in concrete, studying also the use of waste concrete from old buildings as coarse aggregate, and then comparing between them. The study shows that waste black granite aggregate gives best results in compression and tensile strength, compressive strength increased from 33.6 to 43.9 MPa, Using waste concrete as coarse aggregate increased also compressive strength from 33.6 MPa for reference mix to 36.9 MPa with 100% replacement.
Modeling Of Active Bending By The Method Newton-Raphson And The Modified Newton-Raphson
Authors: Herda Roman , Slivanský Miloš , Sandanus Jaroslav
Published: December 2024

The paper deals with the modelling and analysis of a single layer timber gridshell produced by active bending. Two geometrically nonlinear calculation methods, the Newton-Raphson method and the Modified Newton-Raphson method, are compared for the suitability of active bending modelling. The calculation is presented using the results of the timber lamella bending model. With this analysis, a more stable convergence of the calculation was achieved with the modified Newton-Raphson method than with the Newton-Raphson method. Based on the obtained results, the research was subsequently extended to the bending model of a single-layer network of timber beams, while the applied deformation method was the compression of supports. The suitability of using the modified Newton-Raphson method was verified on the model of a single-layer beam network, and the results were evaluated on five beam network models with different values of initial imperfection. During the processing of the parametric study, two methods of deforming the beam net in its supports were compared. The first method of shaping the beam mesh was the applied load using nodal forces. The second method of shaping the beam network was applied load using nodal displacements.
The Effect of Adding Mixture of Gypsum-Lime with Geopolymer on the Properties of Swelling Soil
Authors: Salih Sarah R. , Shafiqu Qassun S. Mohammed
Published: December 2024

This study was to investigate the influence of adding optimum percentages of gypsum (G) - lime (L) mixtures (i.e. 6% lime and 4% gypsum) with three percentages of fly ash geopolymer (FAG) (i.e. 6%, 9%, and 12%) on some engineering properties of expansive soil. The tests results indicated that adding the percentages for the gypsum-lime mixture (6% lime + 4% gypsum) affected the soil’s properties by decreasing the plasticity index, swelling potential, and swelling pressure by 48.2%, 85%, and 87.9%, respectively. Adding (6% L + 4% G + 12% FAG) decreased the plasticity index, swelling potential, and swelling pressure of prepared expansive soil by about 66.1%, 96.4%, and 96.9%, respectively. The California bearing ratio increased up to 33.3% and 95.1% with the addition of (6% L + 4% G) and (6% L + 4% G + 12% FAG), respectively. Also, adding the same percentages of gypsum-lime mixture and gypsum-lime mixture with geopolymer caused increasing in Unconfined compressive strength value by 109.5% and 322.6%, respectively. The results show the significant effect of gypsum-lime mixture with geopolymer on compaction parameters of the prepared soil, so there was a decrease from 22% to 18% for the optimum moisture content and an increase from 1.473 g/cm3 to 1.516 g/cm3 for the maximum dry density.
Compatibility and Mechanical Performance of High-Strength Self-Compacting Concrete Produced with Recycled Glass Powder
Authors: Taher Muntadher J. , Al-Attar Tareq S. , Al-Adili Aqeel S.
Published: December 2024

Due to its large activity and raw material use, construction offers great recycled material potential. Demolition and construction waste affect the cycle. Broken window glass powder can replace self-compacting concrete due to its pozzolanic properties. This study will quantify high-strength self-compacting concrete’s compatibility and mechanical characteristics (HSSCC) with varied amounts of waste glass powder. This study explored using limestone powder with 0.46 µm waste glass powder (WGP) as a filler in self-compacting concrete (SCC) mixtures. Waste glass powder (WGP) was tested as limestone filler powder replacements at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% by weight. Waste glass powder (WGP) was tested on compatibility with self-compacting concrete (SCC). This was done via slump flow, L-box, T500, and V-funnel testing. Furthermore, compressive, splitting tensile, and flexural strengths were to be assessed. SCC with WGP at varied replacement percentages had good flowability, passing ability, and viscosity in newly mixed concrete. Due to its filler effect and pozzolanic activity, WGP improves self-compacting concrete (SCC) compatibility and mechanical qualities. The efficiency of WGP replacement was substantially higher at 50%, resulting in a more marked influence on enhancement, particularly among those in older age groups.
Dynamics of Urbanization in the City of Rabat-Morocco, Which Sustainable Transition?
Authors: Elhamdouni Soraya , Idrissi Youssef , Cherkaoui Essediya , Nounah Abderrahman , Khamar Mohamed
Published: December 2024

In a world where many new concepts and phenomenon have emerged, cities are the first territorial entities to be concerned and impacted by changes in their various spatial, social, economic, political, urban planning and environmental components. In this article, we focus on the urban evolution of Rabat, a city with historical, political, social, economic and environmental issues at stake.

As the capital of Morocco, Rabat enjoys many qualities and advantages in terms of its urban evolution, but this development is not without setbacks. An attractive post-Protectorate city is one that suffers from rural exodus, insecurity, urban pockets and so on. With this in mind, in this article we will try to visualize Rabat’s urban evolution using a cartographic approach based on time sequences, in an attempt to answer the question: What are the stages in Rabat’s evolution, and where is it heading?
Space Geodesy Data Implementation for Earth System Geodynamics Monitoring: A Case Study of the Aegean Microplate
Authors: Smrčková Daša , Chromčák Jakub , Mužík Juraj , Ižvoltová Jana , Kostelecký Jan
Published: December 2024

The advances in geodesy that are continually occurring allow the science of investigating the Earth’s shape and size to be applied to the observation of its geodynamics as well. Space geodesy and remote sensing methods enable the desired phenomenon to be observed with high precision and at different scales, where the phenomenon can be global or local in nature. By tracking changes in the position of unique points on the Earth’s surface using space geodesy methods (GNSS – Global Navigation Satellite System, VLBI – Very-long Baseline Interferometry, SLR – Satellite Laser Ranging, DORIS – Doppler Orbitography and Radiopositioning Integrated by Satellite), it is possible to indirectly track the movement of the Earth system and describe changes, anomalies and their evolution over time.

The main objective of the article is to define and describe the tectonic plates’ movement based on the selected approach and analysis, compare the results with conventional tectonic boundaries definition and support the anomalous outcomes for discrete locations by ongoing tectonic phenomena over the time period under study. By implementing space geodesy data into deformation analyses, the aim is to demonstrate the geodynamic contribution of space geodesy in studying and monitoring the geodynamics of the Earth system.
Programming and Designing Surveying and Civil Engineering Application for Android
Authors: Khalaf Yousif H. , Abdulateef Nagham Amer , Ansar Zaher , Amer Abdullah
Published: December 2024

In response to the technical revolution that the world is experiencing, the mobile phone represents one of its most prominent features. Engineers face some problems at work sites that require software to perform calculations such as calculating coordinates and areas. This research aims to present the design of an engineering application for mobile phones for surveying and civil engineers to facilitate the calculations that they need at work sites to save time and effort. This paper was started using Matlab and then Android Studio to design the application interface and to make the connection between the elements of the user interface, where some surveying calculations were programmed that may take some time to calculate manually and also take advantage of the GPS that the device contains to determine the location and do some surveys such as calculating the distances, areas and also raising points for a specific area, the application was raised on the Google Play platform. The application can be downloaded to the smartphone by searching Google Play with the name Surveying Calculations or through the link.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uob.zevlog