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Understanding the Risk Factors and Vulnerable Populations in the Spread of Diarrhea and Typhoid Fever: Socioeconomic Influences, Malnutrition and Susceptibility among risk Groups
Authors:   Faculty of Biological Sciences Kampala International University Uganda, Thalia Odile Patrick
Published: October 2024

Diarrhea and typhoid fever pose significant public health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals are disproportionately affected. This review explores key risk factors that drive the spread of these diseases, including socioeconomic influences, malnutrition, and environmental challenges. Poverty, lack of access to clean water, inadequate sanitation, and overcrowded living conditions creates fertile grounds for the proliferation of waterborne diseases. Malnutrition further weakens immune systems, making at-risk populations more susceptible to infections and their complications. This review also examines how educational attainment and health awareness impact disease prevention, with a focus on vulnerable populations. Current interventions such as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, nutritional support, and vaccination campaigns are assessed, along with policy recommendations to address root causes. Future directions emphasize integrating health interventions with broader socioeconomic development strategies to sustainably reduce the disease burden among at-risk groups. Keywords: Diarrhea, Typhoid Fever, Socioeconomic Factors, Malnutrition, Vulnerable Populations, Waterborne Diseases.
Exploration of Management Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes among Wounded Patients: A Review
Authors:   Faculty of Science and Technology Kampala International University Uganda, Kibibi Muthoni L.
Published: October 2024

The management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in patients with wounds posed a complex challenge, requiring a multifaceted approach to optimize glycemic control and improve healing outcomes. T2DM impaired the body’s natural healing processes, increasing the risk of chronic wounds, particularly diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which can lead to severe complications such as infections and amputations. This review explored various management strategies tailored for wounded patients with T2DM, including the importance of maintaining optimal glycemic levels, dietary interventions, pharmacological treatments, and multidisciplinary care approaches. The review was conducted by synthesizing current research findings, clinical studies, and systematic reviews on glycemic control, dietary interventions, pharmacological treatments, and multidisciplinary approaches in managing wounds among patients with T2DM. Key findings indicate that tight glycemic control, particularly with target hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels between 7.0% and 8.0%, enhances wound healing, while overly aggressive management may have adverse effects. Nutritional strategies like Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation, while pharmacological treatments like metformin, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and SGLT-2 inhibitors improve glycemic control and overall health outcomes. A multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach is highlighted as a critical factor in improving patient care, with evidence showing significant reductions in HbA1c levels among patients treated by MDTs. Future research should focus on standardizing protocols, leveraging emerging technologies, and assessing the long-term effects of integrated management strategies on wound healing and quality of life. Keywords: Type 2 Diabetes Management, Glycemic Control, Wound Healing, Dietary Interventions, Multidisciplinary Care.
Commission
Authors: Xygka A.
Published: October 2024

This overview highlights: (i) the Commission’s published report on the future of European competitiveness, (ii) a presentation of the planned structure of the new College of Commissioners and (iii) the State aid decision on approval of the prolongation of the enterprise investment scheme and venture capital trust scheme in Northern Ireland.
Public Pension Funds in EU Member States: Their Comparability and Tax Treatment under the Free Movement of Capital (Keva and Others (Case C-39/23))
Authors: Butler G.
Published: October 2024

This note examines the tax treatment of public pension funds within the European Union in the context of the free movement of capital as contained in article 63 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). The note analyses recent developments regarding the imposition, by EU Member States, of withholding taxes on dividends received by non-resident public pension funds in circumstances in which resident public pension funds are exempt. In doing so, the article critiques the actual comparability of these situations. It underscores the limitations of article 65(1)(a) of the TFEU, which theoretically permits tax differentiation based on residence. Furthermore, the article highlights the crucial role of the Court of Justice of the European Union in ensuring that Member States comply with EU law, particularly in order to maintain a genuine internal market for cross-border investments.
Admissibility Revisited
Authors: Täuber Niklas
Published: October 2024

In an effort to force the European Union to adopt more ambitious climate targets, two environmental NGOs initiated a proceeding before the EU General Court, invoking the rarely used mechanism of “internal review” under the EU’s Aarhus Regulation. The reason for this unusual approach lies within a reoccurring issue of climate litigation: overcoming restrictive admissibility requirements. This new approach follows a path that had not yet been considered by legal scholarship or practice. While the line of argument is rather innovative, it goes beyond the boundaries of the Aarhus Regulation and is therefore likely to fail.
Recent advances in dynamically photo-responsive metal complexes for optoelectronic applications
Authors: Qin Yanyan , She Pengfei , Wong Wai-Yeung
Published: October 2024

Photo-responsive metal complexes, which connect certain photo-switches with the distinctive metal ions, have aroused extensive interest in the fields of optoelectronic functional applications. Upon photoisomerization, these metal complexes exhibit dynamically tunable photophysical properties in terms of their absorption ability and range, emission color and intensity, photoisomerization rate, mechanical property, and so on. This review will provide an overview of the recent advances in photo-responsive metal complexes, including small molecules, metal-based macrocycles and supramolecular polymers. Moreover, the responsive mechanisms and design strategies, along with the applications of these photo-responsive metal complexes in optoelectronic devices are also discussed. Finally, the challenges and perspectives on future synthesis and extensive applications of photo-responsive metal complexes are also presented. This review shall offer important guidelines for designing novel photo-responsive metal complexes with controllable responsive behaviors for advanced optoelectronic applications.
PENGARUH EKSTRAK BUAH BELIMBING WULUH (AVERRHOA BILIMBI L.) TERHADAP DAYA TETAS TELUR IKAN GURAMI
Authors: Sugiman Sugiman , Liliyanti Mita Ayu , Artiningrum Novita Tri , Nufus Chairun
Published: October 2024

Carp is one of commodities freshwater many developed by the cultivator of the fish, as the demand for a high market, maintenance easy and princes relatively stable, think nice and nutrition content high. One alternative to address the problem is the use of extract fruit carambola wuluh. Of which it has infected a fungus saprolegnia sp. Marinated to extrac the fruit of the leatherback wuluh. The concentration of an extract to the leatherback wuluh that is used is identification ppm 4.000 to the density of the 50 egg. The research uses the experimental methods random design it is the complete (RAL) with 4 treatment and 3 preparation of test questions so that apol corporate secretary ronald naggol there were a total of 12 of the experiment. Treatment P1 (time of soaking 10 minutes), treatment P2 (time of soaking 15 minutes), treatment P3 (time of soaking 20 minutes), treatment P4 (in the absence of soaking / control).
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Implementasi Manajemen Pembiayaan Pendidikan di SMK Negeri 1 Cijulang dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan
Authors: Milah Ai Robihatil , Hasanah Uswatun , Nurhidayat Ridwan
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi manajemen pembiayaan di SMK Negeri 1 Cijulang dan dampaknya terhadap peningkatan mutu pendidikan. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang menghambat manajemen pembiayaan di sekolah SMK Negeri 1 Cijulang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan metode observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi yang berhubungan dengan implementasi manajemen pembiayaan pendidkan dalam meningkatkan mutu pendidikan di SMK Negeri cijulang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi manajemen pembiayaan di SMK Negeri 1 Cijulang melibatkan beberapa langkah penting, yaitu perencanaan anggaran, pengelolaan dana, dan evaluasi penggunaan dana. Perencanaan anggaran dilakukan dengan partisipasi seluruh stakeholder sekolah untuk memastikan kebutuhan sekolah terpenuhi.namun terdapat beberapa faktor penghambat yang perlu diperhatikan ketidakseimbangan dalam alokasi anggaran ini seringkali mengakibatkan kurangnya sarana dan prasarana yang memadai untuk mendukung proses pembelajaran yang efektif.
Abundância de RNA do sistema calpaínas-calpastatina, genes relacionados à qualidade da carne de ruminantes: uma revisão
Authors: Guartieri da Silva Isabella , Pissinin Dutra Lorraine , Cristina Giometti Ines , Castilho Calie , Capitane Sena Gabriella , Jalloul Guimarães Letícia , Carolina Vieira Natália , Hadassa Machado Leite Quézia , Gibim Maria Fernanda , De Souza e Silva Isadora , Cristine de Almeida Rêgo Fabíola , Zundt Marilice
Published: October 2024

As exigências do mercado consumidor com a carne ovina têm aumentado e visando atender essas demandas, a produção deve ser otimizada de modo complexo, sendo que os atributos qualitativos possuem muitas variáveis, influenciados principalmente pela genética, e outros fatores como nutrição e manejo pré e pós-abate. A maciez é o principal atributo considerado pelos consumidores e durante o processo de amaciamento da carne, há ação de genes específicos que determinam o resultado. Esses genes ativam o sistema enzimático das calpaínas-calpastatina, que é formado por duas calpaínas: μ-calpaína e m-calpaína, que desempenham um papel importante nos principais processos intracelulares. Com ênfase na reestruturação do citoesqueleto, regulação do ciclo celular, apoptose e formação de tecido muscular. Em contrapartida o gene CAST inibe as calpaínas e também influencia na produção, maciez e qualidade da carne. Portanto, a análise do RNA é um passo necessário na preparação de métodos como RT-qPCR. Pesquisas mostram que há anos a ação do complexo calpaínas-calpastatina atua diretamente na proteólise muscular, na transformação do músculo em carne, tornando-se responsável pela sua qualidade, porém mais pesquisas são sugeridas sobre o nível de abundância de RNA para os genes CAPN1, CAPN2 e CAST, especialmente em ovinos.
EVOLUTION AND IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CHATBOTS
Authors: Prerna Prerna , Singh Nidhi
Published: October 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world and technology, no longer a futuristic concept but a present reality in our daily lives. Businesses are rapidly adopting AI to automate processes, leading to the creation of intelligent agents known as chatbots. These chatbots have revolutionized business communication and significantly enhanced customer satisfaction. This paper explores the history and development platforms of chatbots, examining their integration into daily life despite often undefined purposes. Chatbots use pattern recognition to generate responses, raising questions about moral issues, security, and legitimacy due to their growing popularity. A key focus is on ChatKanoon, a multilingual AI chatbot designed for the Indian legal system. This study analyzes its impact on the Indian legal framework and its potential to revolutionize legal aid in India and other developing countries. Additionally, the research paper covers the basic features, connectivity, services offered, accuracy, and technology providers of chatbots and virtual assistants implemented by Indian banks.
ENHANCING QUALITY OF SERVICE IN MANET ENVIRONMENTS WITH CRYPTOGRAPHIC SECURE MECHANISMS TO SECURE SUSTAINABLE SMART CITIES
Authors: Al-Fayyadh Hayder
Published: October 2024

The utilization of wireless sensor networks to gather, process, and act upon data may be a powerful tool in the development of a city-wide communication network that can accommodate many applications, ultimately leading to smart city solutions. Several challenges might be encountered by a smart city network. These include the need to adapt the network's coverage area to suit various applications, uneven distribution of nodes, a rise in message volume, the use of several communication technologies, and heterogeneity in both nodes and messages. There are many different facets of smart cities that are being studied, and certain applications are being created in each of them. Several options for smart city sensor networks are outlined in this article, which uses a survey format. Applications like ridesharing, emergency medical services, and others that depend on real-time traffic data supplied by the smart traffic domain are used to examine message transmission problems in this study. The versatility and speed with which Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) may set up networks have led to their widespread use. Because mobile nodes function best in tandem and have faith in one another, we take a look at MANET routing algorithms and how they handle message transmission for this service.
ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION OF FARMERS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Tunde Nafiu Akeem , Okpebenyo Williams , Joseph Enimola Dare , Audu Kazeem , Johnson Orugun Juwon
Published: October 2024

This study aimed at analysing social capital and the entrepreneurial intention of farmers in Nigeria. The study specifically investigated the effect of social capital on Attitude towards Behaviour (ATB) of farmers; and Perceived Social Norms (PSN) of farmers. This study employed survey. 120 questionnaires were mailed to respondents, and 158 were physically administered. The study analysed data using both descriptive and inferential analytical technique (regression analysis). Social trust, network density, network size and demographic diversity were used as proxies of social capital, and ATB of farmers and PSN of farmers as entrepreneurial intention. Finding showed that network size, network and social trust have significant positive effects on ATB of farmers in Nigeria, and that demographic diversity has significant negative effects on ATB of farmers in Nigeria. Furthermore, finding showed that network density and social trust have significant negative effects on PSN of farmers in Nigeria. The study concluded that entrepreneurial intention of farmers depends on social capital. The study recommended that network size, network density and social trust within the social capital should be improved and sustained, and that farmers should take advantage of network size and demographic diversity as these contribute to PSN.
BRAKE SHOE OVERHEAT INDICATION SYSTEM FOR HEAVY VEHICLES IN HILL STATIONS USING THERMOCOUPLE AND ARDUINO
Authors: Bhuvaneshwaran Sivashankar , Ranganathan Pradeep , Arjunan Mounesh
Published: October 2024

This paper introduces a novel Brake Shoe Overheat Indication System designed to enhance the safety of heavy vehicles operating in hill stations. The system utilizes a combination of thermocouples and Arduino microcontroller to monitor and indicate brake shoe temperatures. A threshold temperature of 300 degrees Celsius is set, and the system provides visual indications through green and red lights along with an audible alarm, thereby preventing accidents due to brake overheating.
DECODING DIGITAL LOYALTY: HOW SERVICE QUALITY, PLATFORM PERFORMANCE, AND MENU DIVERSITY SHAPE TRUST, SATISFACTION, AND RETENTION IN ONLINE PLATFORMS?
Authors: Homyamyen Patipol , Kulachai Waiphot , Benchakhan Khwanta , Wannarak Junphen
Published: October 2024

This quantitative study utilized Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via Smart PLS to analyze data from 199 participants, exploring relationships between service quality, platform performance, menu diversity, trust, and customer satisfaction on online platforms. Contrary to typical findings that service quality and platform performance significantly drive trust and satisfaction, our study found no substantial direct effects from these factors. Instead, menu diversity was confirmed to enhance both trust and satisfaction, suggesting its continued relevance in securing user loyalty. The research also highlighted trust's mediating role between service quality and satisfaction, emphasizing its importance in digital consumer relationships. With shifting consumer expectations, platforms are advised to reevaluate service metrics, emphasize menu diversity, and use analytics to adapt to user preferences. Future research should consider expanding demographic diversity and employing mixed methods to better understand the evolving dynamics of online consumer engagement.
METHODS OF MINIMIZING THE RISKS OF CAVITATION IN UNDERWATER PIPELINES
Authors: Nurullayev Vali , Ismayilov Gafar , Shahlarli Mansur
Published: October 2024

In the article, the classification of various loads that affect underwater pipelines during construction and operation is given. Offshore pipelines are subject to bending moment, hydrostatic pressure, tension, waves, and currents. In addition, the issues of determining the load that the pipeline can withstand or, conversely, the thickness of the pipe wall corresponding to the given load were also considered. At great depths, where the external pressure (hydrostatic pressure) is greater than what can be released, the pipeline is crushed, and the accident propagates along the length at a high speed. Therefore, it is recommended to protect pipelines in deepwater basins from possible crushing. Also, an overview of cavitation is given, and the conditions and consequences of its occurrence, currently known as a hydraulic phenomenon, are listed. It is noted that despite the negative effect of the cavitation factor, it is possible to use it for useful purposes. It is also shown that such effects can be applied in perspectival technologies by preserving them in new nanoobjects at meso and microscales.
USEFULNESS OF VIBRATION ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES AND SENSORS TO IMPROVE THE MONITORING OF INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Authors: Huseynzade Elnur , Abdullayev Hamid
Published: October 2024

The food industry is constantly seeking advanced technologies to improve the efficiency and reliability of machinery, which is critical to improving product quality and manufacturing efficiency. This paper explores the applications of integrating vibration analysis techniques and sensors to improve machine monitoring in the food industry. Vibration analysis is a well-established technique for mechanical fault detection, providing valuable insight into the condition of rotating equipment. By incorporating advanced sensors that can capture a wide range of vibration signals the aim of this research is to improve the accuracy and sensitivity of device health monitoring. The review reviews existing literature on vibration analysis, sensor technology, and applications in the food industry. It explores how traditional vibration analysis methods can be incorporated into advanced sensor technologies such as accelerometers and other sensors. The integration of these technologies will provide a comprehensive understanding of machine behavior, leading to faster abnormal detection and predictive maintenance.
EVALUATING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF SUGAR VALUE CHAIN: EVIDENCE FROM VIETNAM
Authors: Ha Nguyen Manh , Mai Nguyen Phuong , Tuan Nguyen Anh
Published: October 2024

This paper investigates the sugar value chain in Vietnam and evaluates its sustainability using integrative indicators based on the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) approach. A set of 27 indicators were used in our survey of key stakeholders in the sugar value chain of Vietnam. After 2 months, we received 482 quetionnaires and retained 473 valid responses. Our findings show that there are still many challenges for the Vietnamese sugar value chain to grow sustainably. Thus, we proposed some suggestions to enhance the sustainability of the Vietnamese sugar value chain.
Synthesized Heterocyclic Compounds as Corrosion Inhibitors for Steel in Acidic Environments: A Mini-Review
Authors: A. Alamiery Ahmed
Published: October 2024

Corrosion is a significant problem in various industries, leading to the degradation of steel structures and causing significant economic losses. Heterocyclic compounds, which contain heteroatoms such as nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen, have been found to be effective corrosion inhibitors for steel in acidic environments. This mini-review discusses the synthesis and use of heterocyclic compounds as corrosion inhibitors for steel in acidic solutions. The review highlights the potential of these compounds as effective and low-cost corrosion inhibitors for various industries.
Effect of Machining Parameters on the Surface Roughness of Hot Die Steel
Authors: Chand Mehar , Kumar Som , Kumar Santosh , Jagota Vishal , Kumar Subash , Kumar Kulwinder
Published: October 2024

H13 tool steel is frequently used in hot work dies, hot forging, hot extrusion, and mold materials for casting ferrous and nonferrous materials. Surface roughness is of key importance in case of dies and moulds, as it insures the finish of the final product. After studying the work done by the researchers in field of machining and its impact over surface roughness, it was found that machining behaviour of H13 steel at the annealed state is not being studied. The surface finish obtained during turning of H13 steel are not studied on a greater scale, so the present study includes the analysis of finish (surface roughness) generated. Turning operation is carried out on the CNC machine at dry condition with an aim to find systematically the effect on surface roughness by distinct machining variables like feed rate, depth of cut and speed. RSM model using Box Behnken design is used to predict the roughness developed during turning of annealed H13 steel using carbide tool. It was found that feed rate and the depth of cut have a direct relation with the surface finish and the value of surface roughness increases with increase in these parameters. On the other side, cutting speed has a less impact over the surface roughness & is inversely related.
Experimental Investigation of Mechanical Behavior of CFRP-AA7075-T6 Composite and Finite Element Analysis for Automotive Wheel Rim Application
Authors: Islam Md. Nurul , Das Atoshi , Jarin Shaima
Published: October 2024

Lightweight with high strength material is the new requirement of the modern world and composite materials are the best option as the solution. Owing to high strength to weight ratio and corrosion resistant of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) compared to aluminum (AA7075-T6), they are well suited to fulfill the demand of modern needs. The present work investigates the mechanical behavior of CFRP-AA7075-T6 composite material experimentally. Finite element analysis (FEA) has also been conducted for the evaluation of stress, strain, and deformation for the application as automobile wheel rims. CFRP-AA7075-T6 shows superior to AA7075-T6 in terms of flexural strength. Impact test reveal that the prepared composite absorbed 11% more energy than AA7075-T6. The strength-to-weight ratio of the prepared composite is 73% higher than that of AA7075-T6. FEA of automobile wheel rim models of prepared composite gives better results than the AA7075-T6 sample. CFRP-AA7075-T6 composite exhibits the lower deformation and equivalent elastic strain of 18.11% and 17.26% respectively than AA7075-T6 at same load level.
Microstructural Evaluation of Al-Al2O3 Composites Processed by Stir Casting Technique
Authors: Kumar M.S. Ashok
Published: October 2024

The exceptional qualities of aluminum alloys, including their superior thermal properties, high specific strength and low density make them widely employed as industrial materials. By adding a tougher ceramic reinforcement phase to the aluminum matrix phase, aluminum alloy components can perform even better with improved mechanical properties. It has been discovered that the liquid state processing method is the most affordable and straightforward for processing MMCs out of all the existing ways. Primary processing, such as casting composite materials has its own restrictions on agglomerate formation and porosity. A metal matrix composite made of aluminum and aluminum oxide (Al2O3) has been chosen for the current investigation based on the literature review. A composite material including aluminum A356 and different percentages of Al2O3 (3%, 6%, 9%, and 12%) particles of 23�m size is chosen for the study. Using the SEM and EDAX test, the impact of these materials on the microstructural investigations is being investigated and the results indicates that uniform distribution of the reinforcement is difficult to achieve at higher percentages.
Evaluation of Tribological Properties of Different Coatings on Automotive Piston Rings: A Review
Authors: Kumar Sumit , Charoo M.S.
Published: October 2024

Friction and wear play crucial roles in automotive engine performances and their efficiency. Overall, 40% of fuel power loss occurs in friction of various components of the engine. Frictional loss between piston rings and cylinder liner assembly contributes major loss of fuel power in the automotive engine and it is about 15% of total fuel power loss occurs due to friction. In the present scenario, thin film coating techniques are in trend to enhance the mechanical and tribological properties of machine components. In this paper, different types of wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and antifriction coating materials and their characteristics are discussed. Also, carbon-based coatings, nitride coating, carbide coating, oxide coating, and the intermixing of counterparts of coating material to form a composite coating, multilayer coating, and varying their percentage elemental composition composite are reviewed and compared. The synergistic effect of coating with texturing over the piston ring is discussed. Finally, recent developments and new possibilities of coatings that can be employed on piston rings are briefly discussed.
Infrared Imaging Analysis as Non-Destructive Maintenance of Food Processing Equipment
Authors: Huseynzade Elnur , Abdullayev Hamid
Published: October 2024

The use of infrared imaging is a recently developed non-destructive tool to assess the safety, quality and efficiency of the food industry. This article explores the application areas and benefits of using infrared imaging in the maintenance of machinery used in the food industry. Applications covered include food quality control, packaging inspection, temperature monitoring and control, hygiene and sanitation control, foreign object detection, energy saving through optimization, baking, as well as cooking process monitoring and research. By using infrared cameras to their full potential, it is possible to reveal defects, check the level of cleanliness, optimize the maintenance of machines, and examine the thermal attributes of food. This article also provides an in-depth analysis of the historical development of infrared imaging technology. We also explore the basic ideas behind infrared image analysis. This includes the Stefan-Boltzmann Law, Planck's Law, and Wien's displacement law. Infrared image analysis has many advantages and some disadvantages. Despite these drawbacks, infrared imaging analysis has continued benefits. It saves costs, ensures equipment longevity and increases productivity. This makes it very important for the safety of food industry machinery.
CHARACTERIZATION OF ALUMINIUM METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH SILICON CARBIDE AND NICKEL PARTICULATES
Authors: Kumar Jatinder , Singh Dilbag , S. Kalsi Nirmal , Kumar Santosh
Published: October 2024

This research article presents the procedure for the fabrication of Aluminium alloy (LM25) based metal matrix composites containing particulates of silicon carbide (10 wt. %) and nickel (0, 5 and 10 wt. %). Using the vortex casting technique, three composites were formulated and characterized as per ASTM standards. Microstructure analysis using "scanning electron microscopy" reveals the uniform distribution of reinforcing particulates within the base matrix without clustering. "Energy dispersive spectroscopy" illustrates the presence of ingredients within the composites. "X-ray diffraction" patterns indicate the formation of mesoporous NiSiAl compound within the composite resulting from internal reactions. The "optical microscopy" reveals the refinement of grain structure with the inclusion of nickel particulates within the composites. The influence of the composition of reinforcing particulates that is, silicon carbide and nickel on the properties of the base matrix was explored. An enhancement in the microhardness, tensile strength, wear resistance and traction force and a reduction in friction coefficient was observed together with a marginal reduction in elongation and the porosity level is also under the controlled limits (<5%).
A REVIEW ON RENEWABLE BIOFUELS AND ITS PROPERTIES: A PROMISING CHOICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL
Authors: Singha Sandeep , Singh Sidhua Simranjit
Published: October 2024

Natural energy resources like coal and petroleum are under extreme pressure due to the world's population expansion, which is driving up energy consumption. The twenty-first century will see more violent drought occurrences, which will have an impact on agricultural production, according to climate prediction models. Developing bioenergy feedstock as a possible alternative for the manufacture of biodiesel might be a workable solution to manage the increasing demand for energy and worldwide climate crisis without diminishing fossil fuel supplies. Therefore, this research paper concentrates on the background sources of biodiesel along with their chemical and technological features. A thorough discussion of their respective benefits and drawbacks is provided, with an emphasis on their industrial use. An overview of the alternative fuels, possible feedstocks, biodiesel production processes, characteristics and their benefits from environmental point of view are also presented.
Instructional Leadership and Implementation of Inclusive Education Practices of School Heads
Authors: Marmol-Dado Annie , Carbonell Sonia
Published: October 2024

This study determined the relationship between instructional leadership practices and implementation of inclusive education practices of public elementary and secondary school heads in the Division of Camarines Norte. The study employed descriptive-correlational research design with survey questionnaire checklist as the data-gathering instrument. Total enumeration was employed in this study which involved one hundred two (102) teachers, twenty-one (21) public elementary school heads, and fifteen (15) secondary school heads in the locale of the study. Based on the findings, it is concluded that the public elementary and secondary school heads very satisfactorily implemented their instructional leadership practices along school-based review, contextualization and implementation of learning standards, teaching standards and pedagogies, teacher performance feedback, learner achievement and other performance indicators, learning assessment, learning environment and career awareness and opportunities except learners’ discipline wherein they were rated outstanding. Moreover, they almost fully implemented the inclusive education practices along identification, assessment, and placement, developing individual education plan, providing assistance and reporting. There is a weak positive correlation between learning environment and identification, assessment and placement practices, while assistance has a significant correlation along learning environment, and reporting is significantly correlated along teacher’s performance and feedback and career awareness and opportunities. The identified issues and concerns affected how they cater to learners with special needs. A guidebook is therefore proposed to address the instructional leadership practices and inclusive education practices of the school heads in public elementary and secondary schools in the Division of Camarines Norte.
Total Quality Management (TQM) Leads to Sustainable Marketing. A Study on Mama Earth
Authors: Senapati Sasmita , Panda Mousumi , Kumar Parida Subrat
Published: October 2024

Total Quality Management (TQM) is a practice which believes in a companywide responsibility towards continuous improvement and maintenance of quality with the cooperation of employees through innovation in product and technology in order to meet changing requirements of the consumers. The concept of TQM has been accepted worldwide these days. By combining quality and sustainability management, organizations make sure that the products and services that are being produced are qualitative and also these have very negligible negative impact on our environment. Also they foster social equity and preserve natural resources for the future generations which are the main aim of sustainability. The main purpose of this paper is to find out the relationship between sustainable HR practice and sustainable marketing practice of Mama Earth by implementing Total Quality management (TQM). This paper provides an insight on how one of the leading personal care brands Mama Earth imbibes the concept Total Quality Management (TQM) as a sustainable HR practice which ultimately leads to the sustainable marketing activities. Mama Earth being a socially responsible product manufacturer is how far implementing TQM in all facets of organization, especially in Marketing the products is the objective of the study. Both secondary and primary data are collected to fulfill the above purpose. The study can further extend by studying the Impact of Sustainable marketing on consumers' loyalty.
Neuroplasticidad Cerebral: En la Rehabilitación Neurológica de Pacientes después de Accidentes Cerebro Vasculares (ACV): Una Revisión Bibliográfica
Authors: Guangasig Escobar Jose Javier , Estrada Zamora Esmeralda Maricela
Published: October 2024

La neuroplasticidad cerebral es una característica fundamental del cerebro para adaptarse a situaciones desafiantes como lo es el hecho de atravesar un accidente cerebro vascular (ACV). El ACV a corto y largo plazo causa un sinfín de variadas secuelas que van desde lo cognitivo hasta la capacidad motora de una persona. Bajo este escenario, la presente investigación se propone como objetivo general realizar un análisis de la evidencia científica actual sobre el papel de la neuroplasticidad cerebral en la rehabilitación de pacientes que han sufrido un ACV. El método utilizado ha sido una revisión bibliográfica de 30 artículos publicados en diferentes bases web encontrando resultados solo en (Google scholar, Science Direct, MedlinePlus, Dialnet, Repositorios Institucionales). Se empleó el uso de los operadores boleanos “AND”, “OR”, utilizando combinaciones como: “Neuropaslticity AND stroke rehabilitation”, “Neuroplasticidad cerebral AND ACV”, “Stroke AND brain plasticity AND rehabilitation”; “Rehabilitación neurológica AND accidente cerebrovascular”, “Funtional recovery AND neurplasticity AND stroke”, el mismo grupo de combinaciones se utilizó para el operador OR. Procediendo a leer su resumen de aquellos que eran previamente seleccionados. Para ello se usaron factores de inclusión/exclusión, calidad/validez, pertinencia de los diferentes estudios encontrados. Dentro de los principales hallazgos encontrados se reflejan que es necesario para una adecuada recuperación funcional el uso de diversas técnicas. Una estimulación cognitiva, tecnologías de avances virtuales, interfaces cerebro-computadora, ejercicios y sobre todo diagnósticos oportunos y tempranos. Además, la farmacoterapia también resalta dentro de estas herramientas, reflejando incluso que la combinación de las mismas es viable.
Reflexões Psicanalíticas a Respeito da Maldade e do Fascismo a partir de O ano da morte de Ricardo Reis, de José Saramago
Authors: Prado Santana Marcos Celso
Published: October 2024

A partir da leitura de O ano da morte de Ricardo Reis, obra de José Saramago, este artigo pretende realizar breves reflexões a respeito da maldade humana e do fascismo sob uma ótica psicanalítica. Parte-se do pressuposto que a maldade é uma constante na história humana e que o fascismo, enquanto possibilidade humana de organização política, é sintoma da maldade que acompanha a humanidade em seu percurso. Analisaremos aqui tanto o fascismo na Portugal de Salazar quanto sua crescente vertente brasileira.
Are Turkish Midwifery Students Well-Prepared for the Profession? Assessing Their Self-Confidence Levels and Effective Factors
Authors: Bay Fatma , Sayiner Fatma , Bharatı Sharma
Published: October 2024

Objective: To determine the self-confidence levels of midwifery students in line with the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) competencies they are expected to possess before graduation and to explore effective factors.
Methods: Descriptive and cross-sectional online survey design was used among quantitative research methods. The online survey link was spread through social media. From March to June 2020, 763 midwifery students completed a survey on demographic characteristics and rated their confidence for essential midwifery skills listed by ICM.
Results: Among the subscales, the highest average belonged to postpartum care (3.32 ± 0.66) and the lowest average to intrapartum care (2.94 ± 0.59). The students reported having less self-confidence in obstetrics emergencies, risky delivery, and neonatal care. The difference between descriptive characteristics and the ICM competencies subscales was found to be statistically significant (p
Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Ders Dışında Öğretimsel Videolardan Yararlanma ve Akademik Güdülenme Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Yücel Ummahan , Yalçıntepe Aysima
Published: October 2024

Amaç: Bu araştırma uygulamalı dersleri ağırlıklı olan sağlık bilimleri öğrencilerinin ders dışında mesleki becerilerini geliştirmek için hangi medya platformlarından yararlandığını, öğretimsel videoların ne kadar yaygın kullanıldığını, öğretimsel videoları seçerken dikkat edilen önemli noktaları belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın diğer bir amacı da ders dışı öğretimsel video kullanımının sağlık alanında öğrenim gören öğrencilerin akademik güdülenme düzeylerine etkisini belirlemektir.
Yöntemler: Analitik kesitsel tipte olan çalışmanın evrenini Ege Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesinde öğrenim gören 515 sağlık bilimleri öğrencisi oluşturmuştur. Evrenin tümünün örnekleme alınması planlanmış olup, 356 öğrenci çalışmanın örneklemini oluşturmuştur (Katılım oranı: %72,62). Veriler, veri toplama formu ve ‘Akademik Güdülenme Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler kullanılmıştır. Verilerin normal dağılıma uygunluğu Kolmogorov-Smirnov analizi ile değerlendirilmiştir. Normal dağılım göstermeyen verilerin istatistiksel analizinde nonparametrik analiz yöntemlerinden Mann Whitney U ve Kruskall Wallis testi kullanılmıştır. Veriler IBM SPSS 20.0 paket programında analiz edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin yaş ortalaması 21,52±1,43’tür. Öğrencilerin %92,4’ü öğretimsel video izlemekte ve mesleki becerilerini geliştirmek için en çok (%71,4) YouTube platformunu kullanmaktadır. Öğrencilerin %28,5’i öğretimsel videoları seçerken en çok öğretimsel videonun görsel zenginliğe dikkat etmektedir. Katılımcıların AGÖ puan ortalaması 71,80±11,72’dir.
Sonuç: Öğrencilerin akademik güdülenmeleri orta düzeydedir. Katılımcıların akademik güdülenme düzeyleri bazı özellikler açısından farklılık göstermektedir. Öğrencilerin çoğunluğu (%92,4) öğretimsel video izlemektedir.
Her İki Doğum Şeklini Deneyimleyen Kadınların Doğum Eylemi ve Postpartum Döneme Yönelik Duygu ve Düşüncelerinin Fiziksel ve Psikososyal Açıdan İncelenmesi: Kalitatif Bir Çalışma
Authors: Kaya Şenol Derya , Aydın Özkan Semiha
Published: October 2024

Amaç: Çalışmanın amacı her iki doğum şeklini deneyimleyen kadınların doğum eylemi ve postpartum döneme yönelik duygu ve düşüncelerinin fiziksel ve psikososyal açıdan incelenmesidir.
Yöntemler: Bu çalışmada kalitatif yöntemlerden fenomenolojik yöntem kullanıldı. Çalışmanın örneklemini en az birer defa normal ve sezaryen doğum yaparak her iki doğum şeklini deneyimleyen 16 kadın oluşturdu. Verilerin toplanmasında kişisel bilgi formu ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanıldı. Veriler, “derinlemesine görüşme” yöntemiyle toplandı ve “içerik analizi” ile değerlendirildi.
Bulgular: Çalışmada katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 31,5 ± 2,3 yıl iken, %37,5’inin ilkokul mezunu, ve %50’sinin gelir getiren bir işte çalışmadığı belirlenmiştir. Verilerin içerik analizi sonucunda dört ana tema ve sekiz alt tema ortaya çıkmıştır. Her iki doğum şeklini deneyimleyen kadınların psikososyal açıdan ele alındığında, doğum eylemine yönelik ağrı, korku, endişe, kontrol kaybı gibi deneyimlerden sonra postpartum ilk dakikalarda fiziksel rahatlık, mutluluk ve emzirme gibi olumlu deneyimleri yaşadıkları saptandı.
Sonuç: Çalışma sonuçları kadınların normal sonrası sezaryen doğuma göre daha olumlu annelik ve postpartum süreç deneyimlediklerini, bebekle ilk iletişim ve emzirme sürecini yönetebildiklerini göstermektedir ve bu durum normal doğum konusunda gebelerin desteklenmesinin ve cesaretlendirilmesinin önemini ortaya koymaktadır.
The Experiences of Women in The Perinatal Period Regarding Maternal Health Services: A Qualitative Study During The Covıd-19 Pandemic
Authors: Aydın Beşen Meltem , Gökçe İşbir Gözde
Published: October 2024

Objective: This research was conducted to determine the experiences of women in the perinatal period regarding maternal health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a qualitative descriptive study. The study included 19 women who were in the perinatal period during the pandemic. Data were collected using semi-structured interview questions. Results: In this study, data obtained were divided into three themes: first- experiences toward changing maternal health services, second - results of lack of maternal health services, and third - suggestions to facilitate the accessibility of maternal health services. Conclusion: Access to maternal health services of women in the perinatal period during the pandemic should be evaluated and access to services should be ensured by developing and implementing new strategies with the contribution of community midwives while addressing situations that prevent access to these services.
Sağlıkla İlgili Bölüm Öğrencilerinin Paraziter Hastalıklar ve Bulaş Yollarına İlişkin Farkındalık Düzeyleri: Nitel Bir Araştırma
Authors: Arslan Ebuzer , Yokuş Ahmet , Bedir Mustafa Doğan
Published: October 2024

Amaç: Dünya Sağlık Örgütü’nün verilerine göre son yıllarda parazitlerin sebep olduğu hastalıkların görülme sıklığı artış göstermektedir. Paraziter hastalıklar toplumun genelini ve özellikle de sağlık işkolunda çalışanların mesleki riskleri arasında önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çerçevede araştırmanın amacı, sağlık elamanı yetiştiren sağlık yüksekokullarında ve sağlık meslek yüksekokullarında okuyan öğrencilerin, yaygın olarak görülen paraziter hastalıklar ile ilgili tanılama, bulaş yolları, korunma yolları hakkında farkındalıklarının ve bilgi düzeylerinin değerlendirilmesidir.
Yöntem: Söz konusu amaca ulaşabilmek için elde edilen verilerin çözümlemesinde MAXQDA 2020 (20.4.0) programı ile içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Araştırma sonucunda, hemşirelik ve tıbbi laboratuvar bölüm öğrencilerinin paraziter hastalıklar ve bulaş yollarına ilişkin ifade etmiş oldukları ortak noktalar; ekonomik etmenler, hijyen bilgisi, el yıkama sıklığı, alt yapı olanakları, çevresel etmenler ve ortak eşya kullanımı iken en yaygın karşılaştıkları paraziter hastalığın ise bit olduğunu ifade etmişlerdir. Tıbbi laboratuvar öğrencileri hemşirelik öğrencilerinden farklı olarak kıl kurdunun paraziter hastalık olduğunu, paraziter hastalıklardan korunmaya yönelik sebze ve meyvelerin yıkanması gerektiğini ayrıca paraziter hastalıkların fekal-oral ve solunum yoluyla da bulaştığını ifade etmişlerdir.
Sonuç: Genel olarak; gelecekte sağlık personeli olarak topluma hizmet sunmaya aday öğrencilerin yaklaşık üçte birinin paraziter hastalıklar hakkında yeterli bilgiye sahip oldukları gözlemlenmiştir. Bu konuda, ilerleyen sınıflarda meslek derslerine ek olarak temel derslere de yer verilmesi öğrencilerin temel bilgilerini canlı tutmak ve duyarlılıklarını artırmak açısından önemlidir.
Determination of the Internet Decision-Making Status of Risky and Non-Risky Pregnant Women
Authors: Ünal Esra , Ağralı Cansu , Kaya Şenol Derya
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the Internet decision-making status of risky and non-risky pregnant women.
Method: The research employed an analytical and case-control design. The sample of the study consisted of 214 pregnant women, including 107 in the risky group and 107 in the non-risky group, who applied to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic. In the study, the data were collected using The Introductory Information Form and The Internet Decision-Making Scale in Pregnancy (IDMSP) through face-to-face interviews. In the evaluation of the data, Chi-square test, Independent Samples t-Test and Mann Whitney U test were used in addition to descriptive statistics.
Results: The mean age of the pregnant women participating in the study was 28.08 ± 6.37 years. It was determined that 56.1% of the pregnant women who participated in the study met their need for information on the Internet, 46.7% checked the blog pages of the doctors while searching on the Internet to receive information about pregnancy, and 49.1% mostly used the Internet for searching about the prenatal development and health of the baby. The overall mean score of the pregnant women at risk obtained from the IDMSP was significantly higher compared to those in the non-risky group (p=0.002).
Conclusion: The Internet decision-making status of risky pregnant women has been found to be higher compared to non-risky pregnant women. Accordingly, midwives and nurses should inform pregnant women that information on the Internet is not always safe, and it is important to consult healthcare professionals when making a decision regarding pregnancy.