bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INTERACTIVE EFFECT OF MIGRANT REMITTANCES AND FINANCIAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT ON GROWTH IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Authors: Ikpesu Olapeju Akorede
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the interactive effect of migrant remittances and financial market development on growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study uses the dynamic heterogeneous panel data approach-the pool mean group (PMG) technique in analyzing data obtained from twenty-seven countries covering the period 2000- 2020.
 
Findings: The study findings reveal that the interactive effect of migrant remittances and financial market development on growth in the region is positive and significant, implying a complementarity relationship.
 
Originality: The value of the study is represented by the measurement of key variables like financial market development (i.e. equity market development and banking sector development). Also, investigating whether the interactive effect of migrant remittances and financial market development on growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is complementarity or substitutes is of importance to guide policymakers in the region.
How can I incorporate electronic music making using music technology in music therapy practice with adolescents experiencing mental health challenges?
Authors:   , Choong Stephanie Shiao Yen
Published: March 2024

This arts-informed case study focuses on a music therapy student’s experience of integrating electronic music technology in their practice with adolescents. Electronic music technology became a particularly important tool to further explore in practice, as the pandemic restrictions in Aotearoa, New Zealand limited other ways of musicking, such as singing. The primary research question explores: How can I incorporate electronic music making using music technology in music therapy practice with adolescents experiencing mental health challenges? This research focuses on exploring the usage and possibilities of music technology within music therapy with rich, detailed qualitative data obtained as part of my practice with 4 students. The data consisted of musical compositions, images, and artwork to represent the research findings. Data were analysed using thematic analysis of this secondary data. The results provided insight on the creativity, limits, and possibilities of music technology in music therapy and revealed that music technology can be a motivating tool that fosters connection building with teenagers while achieving therapeutic goals. The findings may be of interest to other music therapists, and perhaps inspire or encourage further exploration and implementation of music technology within practice.
HUMAN-AI INTERACTION IN REGULATING PRODUCTIVITY AND WELLBEING
Authors:   , Ekandjo Talitakuum
Published: March 2024

Knowledge workers are essential for sustainable organisational performance. However, knowledge workers face many challenges due to the increased demands of a globalised economy and rapid technological advancements. Moreover, research suggests that knowledge workers lack self-discipline and often engage in unproductive work habits, consequently impacting their productivity and wellbeing. Enterprise intelligent personal assistants (IPAs) are being promoted as having the potential to boost knowledge workers' productivity and wellbeing by regulating work behaviours. However, research on the role of IPAs in managing personal productivity and wellbeing remains underexplored within information systems (IS) research. Current studies are primarily confined to human-computer interaction (HCI) literature and predominantly centred on the IPAs' design and usability evaluation, neglecting to investigate their real-world impact and lived experiences. This thesis addresses this shortcoming by focusing on the underexplored aspect of human-AI coregulation of daily work-life practices. The study is based on a single unique case study of knowledge workers interacting with Microsoft Viva Insights (MVI), an enterprise IPA for productivity and wellbeing. The data for this study include twenty-six semi-structured interviews, four self-reflection journals, over sixty screenshots of interactions with MVI, twenty-two product videos and twenty-three webpages and documents on MVI. Using the concepts of coregulation and framing theory, this study explores both the role of enterprise IPAs and the nature of human-AI interaction in regulating daily work-life practices. I explain how the IPA, as a coregulator, used rationalisation, moralisation and normalisation strategies to participate in the regulation of work-life practices. In addition, I present a frame interaction model of coregulatory human-AI interaction to show and explain that for human-AI coregulation of work to be successful, there is a need for frame alignment between humans' cognitive frames and the frames embedded in IPAs. The significance of this study is that it adopts a novel approach by combining two bodies of framing literature and extending the application of the framing theory to explain the nature of human-AI interaction in the context of agentic IS designed for behaviour regulation and modification in work settings. As far as I am aware, this study is the first to merge two bodies of framing literature to conceptualise human-AI interaction as a form of frame interaction within the IS field. The study offers valuable empirical insights for IS researchers, AI designers and organisations interested in effectively integrating AI technologies in the workplace.
The Clinical, Etiological, and Demographic Profile of Children Aged 1 to 14 Years with Seizures Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Gwalior District, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Mani Vasudevan , Das Ghanshyam , Gupta Arvind , Gaur Ajay , Shukla Durgesh
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The clinical profile of seizures among children exhibits ethnic and geographical variations. The objective of this study was to examine the clinical, etiological, and demographic profiles of childhood seizures.Methods: This was a hospital-based, cross-sectional study. Data were collected on the socio-demographic profile, details of the clinical presentation of seizure episodes, past history of meningitis, and neuroimaging (i.e., computed tomography [CT] scans), as well as the history of risk factors. Numbers, percentages, the chi-square test, and the Fisher exact test statistic were calculated. A P value of <0.05 was considered significant.Results: This study included 102 patients, of whom 82 experienced generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS) and the remaining 20 had focal seizures. The most common age at presentation was between 1 and 4 years (55.9%). Approximately 70.0% of the children experienced postictal confusion and drowsiness, 38.2% had fever or sleep deprivation, and 25.5% suffered from headaches or vomiting. Postictal confusion and drowsiness were significantly more prevalent in children with GTCS (76.8%) compared to those with focal seizures (45.0%). Cerebral edema was the most common abnormality detected on CT scans in children with GTCS (n=6). Conclusion: Younger age, neonatal brain insult, and family history were found to be associated with a higher risk of seizure episodes. Postictal confusion and drowsiness were identified as the most common clinical features. Postictal confusion and drowsiness were significantly more prevalent in GTCS compared to focal seizures. Cerebral edema was the most common abnormality observed in GTCS on CT neuroimaging.
Forks in the road: decisions that have shaped and will shape the teaching and practice of geotechnical engineering
Authors: Salgado Rodrigo
Published: March 2024

Geotechnical engineering spans a wide range of applications, including tunnels, foundations, dams, and retaining structures. It deals with a material known to be difficult to model: a particulate material whose mechanical response is affected by all three invariants of the stress tensor, by loading rate, by density and by fabric. New problems and greater complexity in old problems have come about with the effects of climate change. Progress in certain technologies—notably artificial intelligence—also defines the new landscape in which geotechnical engineers must operate. This paper focuses on mechanics-based geotechnical engineering applications. The paper reviews some of the major decisions that were made by the engineers and researchers who developed geotechnical engineering to the point at which it was an identifiable separate discipline and the consequences that these decisions have had on the development of the discipline and on its teaching. The paper identifies some key modelling choices that were made that have had an undeservedly disproportionate impact on the teaching and practice of geotechnical engineering. The focus of the paper is therefore on these decisions and choices, and what should be taught in their place today. Challenges that future geotechnical engineers may face, as well tools that will be available to them, are also discussed in the context of what should be taught in undergraduate and graduate courses.
Yüksək Həssaslıqlı Troponin-İ müxtəlif klinik situasiyalarda
Authors: İbrahimov Firdovsi
Published: March 2024

Müasir kardiologiyada, xüsusən ürəyin işemik xəstəliyinin erkən diaqnostikası, vaxtlnda percutan müdaxilə və ya xəstələrin aorta- tac damar şuntlama əməliyyatına vaxtında və düzğün seçilməsındə kardiomarkerlərin təyini cox önəmlidir. Kardiomarkerlərin ürəyin işemiyasının meydana çıxmasından nekrozun əmələ gəlməsinə qədər olan müddətdən nekrozun əmələ gəlməsinə qədər olan müddətdə informativliyi daha əhəmiyyətli olduğundan bu zaman kəsiyində kardiomarkerlərin təyini üçün yeni laborator üsullar araşdırılır. Bir vaxtlar « qızıl standart»» hesab edilən kreatinfosfokinazanın – MB fraksiyası artıq öz yerini daha erkən informativ və daha həssas olan troponinlərə verməkdədir. Hazırda yüksək və ultrayüksək həssaslıga və yüksək kardiospesifikliyə malik olan troponinlərin təyinin kəskin koronar sindromun erkən diaqnostikası üçün mühüm əhəmiyyətə malik olması, müxtəlif kliniki situasiyalarda təyini və dinamik dəyərləndirilməsı bəzən praktik həkimlər arasında fikir ayrılığına səbəb olur. Ona görə də müxtəlif klinik hallarda troponinlərin təyini və klinik qiymətləndirilməsinə olan ehtiyac bu məqalənin yazılmasına səbəb olmuşdur.
Xroniki ürək çatışmazlığı (XÜÇ) ilə birləşən arterial hipertensiyanın (AH) müalicəsində kandesartanın effektivliyi
Authors: İsrafilbəyova F.
Published: March 2024

Xroniki ürək çatışmazlığı (XÜÇ)ilə birləşən arterial hipertensiyanın (AH) müalicəsində kandesartanın tətbiqinin nəticələri təqdim olunur. AH II-III dərəcəsi olan 74 xəstə müşahidə altında saxlanılıb (orta yaş 58,7±4,6 yaş) I-II-III - funksional sinif (FK)simptomatika ilə NYHA təsnifatına görə. Kliniki diaqnostik müayinələr aparılmışdır: sutkalıq arterial təzyiqin monitorinqi (SATM), elektrokardioqrafiya (EKG), exokardioqrafiya (ExoKQ), 6- dəqiqəlik gəzinti testi, lipid spektri, qanda qlükozanın səviyyəsi, həmçinin digər kliniki instrumental tədqiqatlar aparılmışdır. Müşahidə müddəti 20 həftə təşkil edilib. Xəstələrə müalicədə Kandesartan təyin edilib. Klinikadan asılı olaraq müalicədə hidroxlortiazid (6,25-12,5mq) və ya torasemid (2,5-5,0mq), amlodipin (2,5-5,0mq), metaboliklərlə və antiaqreqantlarla tamamlanırdı. SATM məlumatlarına görə, kandesartan müalicədə istifadəsi AH variabelliyinin azaltmışdır və AH-nin fizioloji sutkalıq ritminə keçməyini artırmışdır, şəxslərin sayının 28 nəfərdən 55 nəfərə (p 0,001) çatmasına səbəb olmuşdur. Müalicənin sonunda xəstələrin 88,5% -ində AH-nın effektiv nəzarəti müşahidə edilmişdir.6- dəqiqəlik gəzinti testinin nəticələrinə görə, xəstələrin 27% -i FC-nin normal dəyərlərə endiyini göstərdi; xəstələrin 38% -i FC I-ə, XÜÇ olan insanların 31% -i FC II-yə keçdi (p
Essential hipertoniyalı xəstələrdə ürək ritminin vegetativ idarə olunmasından asılı olaraq antihipertenziv terapiyanın xüsusiyyətləri
Authors: Qəhrəmanova Sonaxanım
Published: March 2024

Ürək ritminin dəyişkənliyinin (ÜRD) zaman və spektral analizlərini istifadə edərək ürək ritminin vegetativ idarə olunmasından asılı antihipertenziv terapiyanın seçiminin optamallaşdırılması. Tədqiqata I-II mərhələ, 1-3 dərəcəli 142 essensial hipertoniyalı (EH) xəstə daxil olmuşdur. ÜRD-nin öyrənilməsi ücün “ECG pro Holter” (Almaniya) sisteminin köməyi ilə elektrokardioqrammanın sutkaliq Holter monitorinqi metodundan istifadə olunmuşdur. Vaqotoniyali 41 xəstəyə ləng tipli kalsium kanallarının blokatoru qrupundan olan amlodipin təyin olunmuşdur. Simpatikotoniyalı 51 xəstəyə AÇF ingibitoru lizinopril, 50 xəstəyə isə β-adrenoblokator bisoprolol təyin edilmidir. Nəticədə amlodipinlə müalicə zamanı ÜRD-nin simpatik və parasimpatik parametrlərinin göstəriciləri pisləşməmişdir. Lizinopril ilə terapiya zamanı nisbi parasimpatikotoniya fonunda humoral aktivliyin artmasına meyillik yaranmıdır. Bisoprololla müalicə humoral aktivliyin və nisbi simpatikotoniya əlamətlərinin azalmasına, periferik parasimpatik çatışmazlığının aradan götürülməsinə və nəzərə çarpan dərəcədə parasimpatikotoniyanın inkaşafına gətirib çıxarırdı.
Continued Usage Intention of Mobile Learning (M-Learning) in Iraqi Universities Under an Unstable Environment: Integrating the ECM and UTAUT2 Models
Authors: Ghazi Hameed Al-Rikabi Ahmed , Bin Sumari Putra , A. Younis Hussain
Published: March 2024

Aim/Purpose: This study examines the adoption and continued use of m-learning in Iraqi universities amidst an unstable environment by extending the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) and Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM) models. The primary goal is to address the specific challenges and opportunities in Iraq’s higher education institutions (HEIs) due to geopolitical instability and understand their impact on student acceptance, satisfaction, and continued m-learning usage.

Background: The research builds on the growing importance of m-learning, especially in HEIs, and recognizes the unique challenges faced by institutions in Iraq, given the region’s instability. It identifies gaps in existing models and proposes extensions, introducing the variable “civil conflicts” to account for the volatile context. The study aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of m-learning acceptance in conflict-affected regions and provide insights for improving m-learning initiatives in Iraqi HEIs.

Methodology: To achieve its objectives, this research employed a quantitative survey to collect data from 399 students in five Iraqi universities. PLS-SEM is used for the analysis of quantitative data, testing the extended UTAUT2 and ECM models.

Contribution: The study’s findings are expected to contribute to the development of a nuanced understanding of m-learning adoption and continued usage in conflict-affected regions, particularly in the Iraqi HEI context.

Findings: The study’s findings may inform strategies to enhance the effectiveness of m-learning initiatives in Iraqi HEIs and offer insights into how education can be supported in regions characterized by instability.

Recommendations for Practitioners: Educators and policymakers can benefit from the research by making informed decisions to support education continuity and quality, particularly in conflict-affected areas.

Recommendation for Researchers: Researchers can build upon this study by further exploring the adoption and usage of m-learning in unstable environments and evaluating the effectiveness of the proposed model extensions.

Impact on Society: The research has the potential to positively impact society by improving access to quality education in regions affected by conflict and instability.

Future Research: Future research can expand upon this study by examining the extended model’s applicability in different conflict-affected regions and assessing the long-term impact of m-learning initiatives on students’ educational outcomes.
Lendo jogos e jogando livros: o jogar videogame como atividade textual-discursiva
Authors: Silva Ritaciro , Ifa Sérgio
Published: March 2024

Este trabalho busca mostrar como sentidos e valores são construídos na atividade do jogar videogame, consolidando-a como textual-discursiva, que não é definida apenas pelo seu conteúdo ou interação. A partir de uma discussão do objeto jogo (JUUL, 2005; STENROS, 2017) e da atividade jogar (HUNICKE; LEBLANC; ZUBEK, 2004; JUEL LARSEN; WALTHER, 2020), além da distinção entre eles, elaboramos que o jogar se configura como tal quando jogadores se engajam com o jogo na sua estrutura rizomática, de forma a construir sentidos por meio dele (MUKHERJEE, 2015). Ademais, o jogo pode veicular sentidos através da retórica procedimental (BOGOST, 2007). Nessa perspectiva, trazemos dois exemplos de como o videogame e seu jogar são capazes de empreender sentidos sobre exploração imobiliária e uso de força letal, respectivamente. Defendemos que, ao entendermos o jogar como veículo de argumentação realizada visual e interativamente, podemos fomentar jogadores mais críticos e capazes de agir no mundo.
O discurso feminista nas ruas de Córdoba: análises de pichações
Authors: Cruz Camilla
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo, pretendo compreender como o discurso feminista de pichações se manifesta nas ruas da cidade argentina de Córdoba. Atualmente, os movimentos feministas permeiam a sociedade para lutar pela equidade de direitos entre os gêneros. Dessa forma, é importante atentar para as pichações, pois significam uma forma de luta na urbe, visto que o sujeito feminista produz sentidos ao expressar-se no espaço urbano onde transita. Por isso, busco refletir sobre os efeitos de sentido produzidos no discurso da cidade, lugar onde os sujeitos-feministas manifestam suas vozes anonimamente. Neste sentido, com base na Análise do Discurso francesa, analiso fotografias autorais de pichações de Córdoba que podem expressar uma ideologia feminista. O aporte teórico desta pesquisa se baseia nos estudos dos seguintes analistas de discurso: Pêcheux (1990, 1999, 2014) e Orlandi (2001, 2004, 2009). As pichações selecionadas para esta pesquisa ressoam discursos de luta feminista passageiros e anônimos, que se materializam na urbe. Por onde passamos, há discursos que podem desaparecer e/ou ser transcritos em momentos indeterminados, por sujeitos desconhecidos. Finalmente, é possível considerar que os discursos feministas cordobenses podem demonstrar a produção de efeitos de sentido no espaço urbano sobre o aborto, a violência de gênero e o combate ao machismo.

Palavras-chave: Discurso urbano. Discurso feminista. Pichação. Análise do Discurso
Materialidade Digital na Educação: uma das formas materiais do capitalismo contemporâneo
Authors: Mello Noble Debbie , Leda Gallo Solange Maria , Queda Costa Bianca
Published: March 2024

No presente artigo, questionamos como se dá e do que se trata ensinar língua na escola a partir dos atravessamentos operados pela materialidade digital e buscamos compreender a inscrição do professor nesses espaços. Ademais, entendemos que a resposta a esses questionamentos toca a questão da autoria do professor e de sua relação com a manutenção e/ou a (re)construção de um arquivo de coisas-a-saber sobre língua na escola, bem como os modos de leitura de arquivo. Entendemos a inserção da materialidade digital na educação, e o modo como isso vem se dando, como uma das formas materiais do capitalismo contemporâneo. Neste artigo temos por objetivo analisar o funcionamento discursivo do ensino de língua nos espaços enunciativos informatizados na conjuntura do ensino remoto catarinense, debruçando-nos, mais especificamente, sobre os espaços legitimados pela chancela institucional (o Google Classroom) em comparação àqueles não legitimados (como o Instagram), ancoradas na perspectiva teórico-metodológica da Análise de Discurso. Nosso corpus de análise foi produzido na conjuntura da pandemia, pois consideramos que o acontecimento histórico da pandemia de Covid-19 leva a novos modos de discursivização e de subjetivação. A partir desse acontecimento, impôs-se a necessidade de isolamento social e a reconfiguração da educação em um funcionamento remoto.
Literatura infantil e juvenil em tradução: Esperança Garcia, por Sonia Rosa
Authors: De Mesquita Silva Luciana , Do Nascimento Yago José Eloi
Published: March 2024

No presente artigo, propomos uma discussão sobre literatura infantil e juvenil em tradução. Nesse sentido, iniciamos nossas reflexões com um olhar sobre a escrita de Sonia Rosa e seu conceito de “literatura negro afetiva para crianças e jovens”, com foco em Quando a escrava Esperança Garcia escreveu uma carta (2012). Baseado em uma história real, o livro tem Rosa como autora e Luciana Justiniani Hess como ilustradora. Posteriormente, com base em teóricos como Lambert e Van Gorp (1985), Gideon Toury (1995) e Yuste Frías (2014), realizamos um estudo descritivo sobre a tradução dessa obra para a língua inglesa – When the Slave Esperança Garcia Wrote a Letter (2015) – feita por Jane Springer e publicada pelo grupo editorial Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press no Canadá e nos Estados Unidos. Por meio dessa análise, verificamos o quanto o livro traduzido contribui para a projeção de um olhar crítico sobre a escravidão brasileira no sistema de recepção, a partir do protagonismo de Esperança Garcia.
Prototipe Sistem Transfer Energi Listrik DC Nirkabel Menggunakan Tesla Coil untuk Beban Lampu LED
Authors: Mustaqim Oka Arrizal , Daud Muhammad
Published: March 2024

Penyaluran energi listrik mulai dari saluran bertegangan tinggi sampai dengan saluran bertegangan rendah masih menggunakan kabel tembaga sebagai media perantaranya. Namun seiring dengan perkembangan zaman, mulailah dikembangkan teknologi transfer energi secara nirkabel yang dapat meningkatkan kepraktisan serta menghemat penggunaan kabel sebagai media penyalur energi listrik konvensional. Penelitian ini menggunakan tesla coil untuk menguji transmisi energi listtrik secara nirkabel. Prototipe alat ini dirancang dan dibangun menjadi suatu rangkaian yang disebut tesla coil. Tesla coil menggunakan komponen elektronika sebagai media pendukung untuk membangun rangkaian pengirim dan penerima energi listrik. Rangkaian ini menggunakan sumber tegangan DC 12 volt. Pengujian dilakukan di antaranya untuk memastikan apakah rangkaian bekerja dengan baik, seberapa jauh jarak yang dapat dihasilkan dan juga ketika rangkaian ditutup. Dari hasil pengujian diperoleh bahwa Tesla coil pada penerima dapat menghasilkan tegangan tertinggi 8,03 V dan arus 5,29 A pada jarak 15 cm. Sedangkan tegangan terendah yang dapat diukur sebesar 5,53 V dan arus 5,25 A pada jarak 1 cm. Bekerja atau tidak rangkaian juga dapat kita lihat pada hiduap atau tidaknya lampu LED yang dipasang sebagai beban listrik. Selanjutnya, semakin banyak dan besar lilitan pada rangkaian tesla coil mempengaruhi seberapa jauh jarak tesla coil dapat memancarkan tegangan listrik.
Ampliando a Inteligência em Ações de Fiscalização e Proteção com Realidade Aumentada na Caixa de Areia: Potenciais Aplicações
Authors: Moraes Samara Gonçalves , Nava Ayla Lorranny OLiveira , Pantoja Gabriela Bastos Lima , CUNHA LIVIA BRAGA DA , BAIA GABRIELLE COSTA , Cardozo Naiza Cunha , Silva Ana Celina Da , Silva Térlys de Araújo
Published: March 2024

A conservação do meio ambiente é um desafio, a eficácia das ações de fiscalização e proteção desempenha um papel crucial nesse processo. A aplicação da Realidade Aumentada na Caixa de Areia (RA-CA) re
"Under the Shoulders of Giants - Bilateral Elastofibroma Dorsi
Authors: Hunt Shannon de Oliveira , Kato Cesar Francisco Penninck de Aguiar
Published: March 2024

Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare type of slow-growing benign pseudotumour with a
higher prevalence in women over the age of fifty, and knowledge about its physiopathology is still in its early stages. The tumour typically affects predominantly one
side but can, however, occur bilaterally. Surgical intervention is usually curative
when performed with adequate margins. Due to its rarity, few cases are reported
in the current literature. This study presents a case of symptomatic bilateral Elastofibroma dorsi in a 64-year-old female patient.
Key Words - Thoracic Surgery; Surgical Oncology; Tumors.
Challenging Expectations: A case of highh-grade serous oavarian carcinomai in a young with unespected mutations
Authors: Silva Stephanie Braga Gonsalves da , Fonseca Iracema Maria Ribeiro da
Published: March 2024

Despite the low prevalence, ovarian cancer has high mortality. More common
in elderly patients, is mostly diagnosed late, which leads to high recurrence
and a low five-years-disease-free-survival Carcinoma is the most common
type, and the high grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) subtype stands out in
terms of aggressiveness. Whereas genetic mutations would be responsible for
this difference, it was proposed a tumor classification model, which considers
the main genetic changes found. Here we describe the genetic associations
observed in young patient with HGSC and her clinical outcome.
Exploring the Prognostic Efficacy of Machine Learning Models in Predicting Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagogastric Junction
Authors: Kaiji Gao , Tonghui Yang , Changbing Wang , Jianguang Jia
Published: March 2024

Objective: To investigate the value of machine learning and traditional Cox regression models in predicting postoperative survivorship in patients with adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG). Methods: This study analyzed clinicopathological data from 203 patients. The Cox proportional risk model and four machine learning models were constructed and internally validated. ROC curves, calibration curves, and clinical decision curves (DCA) were generated. Model performance was assessed using the area under the curve (AUC), while calibration curves determined the fit and clinical significance of the model. Results: The AUC values of the 3-year survival in the validation set for the Cox regression model, extreme gradient boosting, random forest, support vector machine, and multilayer perceptron were 0.870, 0.901, 0.791, 0.832, and 0.725, respectively. The AUC values of 5-year survival in the validation set for each model were 0.915, 0.916, 0.758, 0.905, and 0.737, respectively. The internal validation AUC values for the four machine learning models, extreme gradient boosting, random forest, support vector machine, and multilayer perceptron, were 0.818, 0.772, 0.804, and 0.745, respectively. Conclusion: Compared with Cox regression models, machine learning models do not need to satisfy the assumption of equal proportionality or linear regression models, can include more influencing variables, and have good prediction performance for 3-year and 5-year survival rates of AEG patients, among which, XGBoost models are the most stable and have significantly better prediction performance than other machine learning methods and are practical and reliable.
Experimental and Numerical Comparison of Dispersion and Sorption of Cr(VI) on Maize Cane Biomass
Authors: Marín-Allende María de Jesús , Romero-Guzmán Elizabeth Teresita , Alvarado-Rodríguez Carlos Enrique , Reyes-Gutiérrez Lázaro Raymundo
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Computational and theoretical modelling has become an important tool for the characterization, development, and validation of packed beds. Relevant breakthrough curves would provide much valuable information on designing a fixed bed adsorption process in field applications. In this study, the hydrodynamic properties involved in the Navier–Stokes flow equation, such as velocity, pressure, and permeability, in a packed bed were investigated. Experiments in natural porous media such as maize cane biomass for determining the sorption of Cr(VI) are compared with numerical simulations. The relevant ordinary partial equations were solved in COMSOL Multiphysics Software friendly and efficiently. The close agreement between the experimental and numerical results suggests that the theoretical model of advection-hydrodynamic dispersion can be used to model the transport of Cr(VI) in unsaturated porous media composed of maize cane biomass.
Resumen. El modelado computacional y teórico se ha convertido en una herramienta importante para la caracterización, desarrollo y validación de lechos empacados. Las curvas de avance relevantes proporcionarían información muy valiosa sobre el diseño de un proceso de adsorción de lecho fijo en aplicaciones de campo. En este estudio, se investigaron las propiedades hidrodinámicas involucradas en la ecuación de flujo de Navier-Stokes, como la velocidad, la presión y la permeabilidad, en un lecho empacado. Los experimentos en medios porosos naturales como la biomasa de caña de maíz para determinar la sorción de Cr(VI) se comparan con simulaciones numéricas. Las ecuaciones parciales ordinarias relevantes se resolvieron en COMSOL Multiphysics Software de manera amigable y eficiente. La estrecha concordancia entre los resultados experimentales y numéricos sugiere que el modelo teórico de dispersión hidrodinámica por advección puede usarse para modelar el transporte de Cr(VI) en medios porosos no saturados compuesta por biomasa de caña de maíz.
Leveraging technology and financial literacy for women’s empowerment in SMEs: A conceptual framework for sustainable development
Authors: Chidiogo Uzoamaka Akpuokwe  , Chidinma Favour Chikwe  , Nkechi Emmanuella Eneh
Published: March 2024

In the landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering women's empowerment through technology and financial literacy emerges as a pivotal strategy for sustainable development. This abstract presents a conceptual framework delineating the integration of technology and financial literacy to empower women entrepreneurs within SMEs, fostering economic growth, and societal advancement. The framework begins by recognizing the significance of leveraging technology as a catalyst for women's empowerment. Technology adoption facilitates access to markets, networks, and resources, leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs. Through digital platforms, women can overcome geographical barriers, tap into global markets, and enhance their competitiveness in the digital economy. Moreover, the conceptual framework emphasizes the critical role of financial literacy in enabling women's empowerment within SMEs. Financial literacy equips women entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills to manage finances effectively, make informed decisions, and access capital markets. By enhancing financial literacy, women can navigate complex financial landscapes, secure funding for business growth, and mitigate financial risks. Central to the framework is the intersectionality of technology and financial literacy, synergistically driving women's empowerment in SMEs. Technology serves as an enabler for financial literacy initiatives, providing accessible and scalable platforms for delivering financial education and services to women entrepreneurs. Conversely, financial literacy enhances women's ability to leverage technology effectively, maximizing the benefits of digital tools and platforms for business growth and sustainability. The conceptual framework underscores the importance of ecosystem support in facilitating women's empowerment within SMEs. Collaboration among government agencies, financial institutions, technology providers, and civil society organizations is essential for creating an enabling environment that fosters women's access to technology and financial resources. By fostering partnerships and collaborations, stakeholders can amplify the impact of initiatives aimed at promoting women's empowerment and sustainable development in SMEs. In conclusion, the conceptual framework presents a holistic approach to leveraging technology and financial literacy for women's empowerment in SMEs, offering insights into the interconnectedness of technology adoption, financial literacy, and ecosystem support in driving sustainable development outcomes. Implementing this framework requires concerted efforts from stakeholders across sectors to create an inclusive and supportive environment where women entrepreneurs can thrive and contribute to economic growth and societal advancement.
Conceptual framework for effective communication strategies in high-risk industries: Insights from the energy sector
Authors: Oladiran Kayode Olajiga  , Kehinde Andrew Olu-lawal  , Favour Oluwadamilare Usman  , Nwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu
Published: March 2024

This concept paper explores the conceptual framework for developing and implementing communication strategies tailored to the unique challenges of high-risk environments. Drawing insights from the energy sector, the paper identifies the importance of clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and proactive risk management. By establishing a robust conceptual framework, organizations can enhance safety, mitigate risks, and improve overall performance. Effective communication strategies are paramount in high-risk industries, particularly in the energy sector, where safety and operational efficiency are non-negotiable. This paper delves into the intricacies of crafting and executing communication strategies that address the specific challenges prevalent in such environments. Leveraging insights gleaned from the energy sector, it underscores the pivotal role of lucid communication, active stakeholder engagement, and preemptive risk management. Through the establishment of a sturdy conceptual framework, organizations stand to bolster safety protocols, mitigate potential risks, and elevate their overall performance. In high-risk industries like energy, effective communication serves as the linchpin that binds together various operational facets, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment with overarching objectives. Amidst the complex operational dynamics characteristic of the energy sector, clarity in communication emerges as a foundational element for averting potential hazards and facilitating smooth operations. This paper navigates through the nuances of communication strategies tailored to high-risk environments, advocating for a strategic approach that not only disseminates information but also fosters understanding and accountability across all levels of the organization. Drawing from experiences within the energy sector, it becomes evident that effective communication transcends mere transmission of messages; it embodies a holistic approach that encompasses proactive engagement with stakeholders and meticulous risk assessment. In the energy sector, stakeholders encompass a diverse spectrum ranging from employees and regulatory bodies to local communities and environmental advocates. Effective communication entails not only disseminating information but also soliciting feedback, fostering transparency, and nurturing trust among stakeholders. By fostering open channels of communication, organizations can cultivate a culture of collaboration, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and engendering stakeholder buy-in for initiatives aimed at risk mitigation and sustainability.
Strategies to prevent Type 2 Diabetes in the postnatal period in women with history of Gestational Diabetes
Authors: Bolou Angeliki  , Gourounti Kleanthi
Published: March 2024

This literature review emphasizes the critical need for focused interventions to prevent Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in the postnatal period, particularly for women with a history of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). GDM poses a substantial risk, increasing the likelihood of T2D development by 11-fold later in life. With 14% of pregnancies worldwide affected by GDM, the escalating global T2D rates underscore the urgency for targeted postnatal strategies. Current interventions, such as those modelled after the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and the Mediterranean Diet, show promise in reducing T2D risk by over 50%, yet challenges like low engagement persist. To address these complexities, future research should prioritize developing acceptable postnatal interventions, incorporating peer support, addressing barriers, and employing randomized controlled trials with larger participant cohorts. The multidimensional approach involves lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, behaviour change strategies, and exploration of pharmacological options, collectively contributing to a substantial reduction in the long-term T2D risk for women with a history of GDM.
Exploring social remittances: A comprehensive review and recommendations for future research
Authors: Megi Marku
Published: March 2024

This paper combines a variety of academic perspectives on social remittances, analyzing several key studies in the field. Each article is critically reviewed for its primary findings, methods, and limitations, focusing on identifying both the distinct contributions and shared elements among them. The comparative analysis brings to light the various ways social remittances influence and are present in both sending and receiving communities across cultural, economic, political, and social aspects. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations for future research, promoting a multidisciplinary approach, integrating technological advancements, and recognizing the changing nature of global migration. This review aims to provide a detailed guide for future investigations in the area of social remittances, seeking to deepen our comprehension of their complex role in the context of global migration.
Neonatal Ebsteins Anomaly presenting with unique features: Rare case report
Authors: Akhil Mehrotra  , Mohammad Shaban  , Faiz Illahi Siddiqui
Published: March 2024

Ebstein’s anomaly (EA) of the tricuspid valve is an uncommon malformation, representing an estimate 0.3% to 0.6% of all cases of congenital heart disease. The basic defect involves a deformed and displaced tricuspid valve, resulting in symptoms that vary with age of the patient and severity of the defect. Symptoms are referable to progressive heart failure and cyanosis resulting from severe tricuspid insufficiency. Once symptoms appear the only treatment for Ebstein’s anomaly is surgical intervention. Infants with symptomatic Ebstein’s anomaly have a poor prognosis, with an expected mortality rate of 50% to 75%. Previous attempts at palliative surgical treatment in this neonatal group have produced equally dismal results. Herein, we are reporting a very sick 3 day old neonate afflicted with Ebsteins anomaly with double-outlet left ventricle (DOLV) associated with myriads of other significant congenital heart defects.
Perceptions of prospective brides about reproductive health in Pauh District on 2023
Authors: Yuni Surya  , Joserizal Serudji  , Yuniar Lestari
Published: March 2024

The concern of prospective brides for reproductive health is still low.This research aims to explore prospective brides and grooms' perceptions of reproductive health. This study was a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. The study was conducted at the Community Health Centers and Religious Affairs Office in Pauh District from February to December 2023. The selection of informants was done by purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques, with prospective brides serving as the main informants. Supporting informants included midwives involved in the prospective brides' program and immunization program, nutritionists, several Religious Affairs officials, and speakers from reproductive health counseling. The researcher himself was the instrument of the study, employing data collection methods such as in-depth interviews, observations, and document reviews.The analysis results found that prospective brides had a variety of understandings about reproductive health. Some prospective brides had good perceptions and some were less good. These differences were influenced by several factors such as: knowledge, attention, experience, culture owned by the brides.The conclusion of this study is that prospective brides have diverse perceptions in interpreting reproductive health. Unfortunately, this topic have yet to become a significant concern for them. The study hopes to encourage cross-sectoral cooperation from the government, health, and religious sectors to increase the awareness of prospective brides about the importance of these services.
Pendistribusian Dana Ziswaf Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Adhitya Toni
Published: March 2024

This research is motivated by the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in various countries, especially Indonesia, which hurts the state order. These impacts cover the economic, educational, health, social, and religious fields. In handling the impact of Covid-19, it is necessary to collaborate with the government and elements of the community, especially zakat management institutions as social fund management institutions. The purpose of this study is to find out how the mechanism for the distribution of ZISWAF in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic and the role of ZISWAF in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic in affected communities. As well as the distribution of ZISWAF in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic at LAZISNU Kediri. The results showed that the ZISWAF distribution during the pandemic was manifested in various programs and several factors supported and hindered the distribution.
Batı Grubu Anadolu Ağızlarında Dualar ve Beddualar
Authors: BAHŞİ Bahtiyar
Published: March 2024

Türk kültür tarihinin çok eski dönemlerinden itibaren Türk sözlü kültür geleneğinin kültürel mirasının yaşayan ve yaşatmaya devam eden ögelerinden olan dualar dilek ve yalvarışları; beddualar ise öfke, kızgınlıkla söylenmiş kötü dilekleri ifade etmek için kullanılmaktadır. Dualar ve beddualar tek bir başlıkta aynı konu dağarcığında anılsalar da birçok noktada farklılıklara sahip iki zıt kavramdırlar. Dua, insanların Allah'a ya da başka bir ilahi güce yönelerek yardım talep ettiği bir ibadet şeklidir. Beddualar ise bir kişinin bir başka kişiye, genellikle zarar vermek veya ona kötü şans dilemek amacıyla kullanılan sözlerdir. Anadolu ağızlarında da dua ve beddualar, geleneksel inanç ve kültürlerin bir parçası olarak yaygın şekilde kullanılmaktadır ve Anadolu ağızlarında dua ve beddualar köklü bir sözlü geleneğe dayanmaktadır. Bu çalışmada da Batı grubu Anadolu ağzında dualar ve beddualar derlenmiştir. Bu kapsamda Malatya, Kütahya, Urfa, Ordu, Tokat, Uşak, Sivas, Tokat, Ordu, Giresun, Bolu, Zonguldak illerine ait derleme metinler incelenerek tespit edilen dua ve beddualar tespit edilmiştir. Tespit edilen dualar ve beddualar yazılırken alıntı yapılan eserin adı, örnek cümlenin sonuna kısaltılarak sayfa numarası ile birlikte parantez içerisinde gösterilmiştir. Dua ve bedduaların yazılırken derleme metnindeki orijinal imla esas alınmıştır. Araştırmanın sonucunda 168 dua, 69 beddua tespit edilmiştir. Tespit edilen dualar ve beddualar anlam ve cümle çeşitliliği bakımından incelenmiştir. Duaların genel olarak fiil, basit ve olumlu cümlelerden; bedduaların ise fiil, basit ve kurallı cümlelerden oluştuğu tespit edilmiştir.
Polymorphism in cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) and its significance for stone crop breeding
Authors: Eremin G. V. , Eremin V. G.
Published: March 2024

A gene pool of cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.) numbering over 1000 accessions including wild forms and released cultivars of various origins has been gathered at the Krymsk Experiment Breeding Station, a branch of VIR. The study of the morphological diversity of cherry plum, or myrobalan plum, made it possible to clarify its position within the system of the genus Prunus L., and to propose an intraspecific system composed of three subspecies: Prunus cerasifera subsp. cerasifera – the typical cherry plum, P. cerasifera subsp. orientalis (M. Pop.) Erem. et Garcov. – the oriental cherry plum, and P. cerasifera subsp. macrocarpa Erem. et Garcov. – the large-fruited cherry plum with the following several varieties: Armenian (P. cerasifera subsp. macrocarpa var. nairica (Koval.) Erem. et Garkov.), Georgian (var. georgica (Erem.) Erem. et Garcov.), Iranian (subsp. macrocarpa var. iranica (Koval.) Erem. et Garcov), Pontic (subsp. macrocarpa var. pontica (Koval.) Erem. et Garcov.), Tauric (subsp. macrocarpa var. taurica (Kost.) Erem. et Garcov.), and the red-leaved cherry plum (Pissard plum) (subsp. macrocarpa var. pissardii (Carriere) Koehne).

The most important role of interspecific hybridization involving the species P. cerasifera is in the origin of a number of Prunus L. species, including domestic plum P. domestica L., Fenzl’s almond P. fenzliana Fritsch, and black apricot P. dasycarpa Ehrh., has been established.

The cherry plum gene pool had been found to contain donors of a number of traits of importance for breeding, which were used to create an assortment of Russian plum (Prunus × rossica Erem., hybrid myrobalan plum) cultivars and clonal rootstocks of stone fruit crops. Among them, the Russian plum ‘Globus’, ‘Kubanskaya Kometa’, ‘Gek’, ‘Kolonnovidnaya’, ‘Iyulskaya Roza’, and clonal rootstocks ‘Kuban 86’, ‘VVA 1’, ‘Evrika 99’, ‘Best’, ‘Zarevo’ have been regionally adapted and got a wide distribution.

An outstanding general combining ability was demonstrated by cherry plum cvs. ‘Pionerka’, ‘Purpurovaya’, ‘Otlichtnitsa’, ‘Ashtarakskaya 2’ and ‘Tsiteli Drosha’, which were used in breeding a number of cherry plum cultivars at the Krymsk EBS, e.g. cherry plums ‘Neberdzhaevskaya Rannyaya’, ‘Kremen’, Russian plum ‘Kubanskaya Kometa’, ‘Iyulskaya Roza’, ‘Naydena’, ‘Gek’, ‘Podarok Sad-Gigantu’, etc.

Most effective was the hybridization of Crimean, Armenian and Georgian cherry plum cultivars with the Chinese plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) ‘Burbank’, ‘Gigant’, and ‘Skoroplodnaya’. As clonal rootstocks, the hybrids of myrobalan plum with peach (‘Kuban 86’ and ‘Fortuna’ rootstocks), with cherry plum ‘Sapa’ (‘Evrika 99’ and ‘Spiker’ rootstocks), as well as with low micro-cherry (rootstock ‘Best’) and Louiseania ulmifolia (Franch.) Pachom. (rootstock ‘Upriamets’) turned out to be very valuable.
Defending the Color Line: White Supremacy and the Legacy of Brown
Authors: Diamond John B.
Published: March 2024

Building on W. E. B. Du Bois’s color line concept, I argue that white supremacy is deeply embedded in U.S. educational organizations and that White racial actors, opportunity hoarding, and the cultivation of racial ideology and racial ignorance help sustain it. In doing this, I seek to move away from the aspirational progress narratives often associated with Brown to the racial hierarchies and various forms of harm that schools reproduce, even when they are racially diverse. Taking the recent attacks against critical race theory as a backdrop, I argue that educational institutions not only contribute to educational inequity but also socialize people into relations of racial domination and subordination through organizational practices and individual actions. In the article’s conclusion, I highlight my efforts to disrupt these patterns and work toward the creation of more liberatory education spaces.
Utilización de polvo de roca basáltica en comparación con la dolomita para ajustar el pH de un sustrato a base de compost de corteza de pino y su respuesta en la disponibilidad de nutrientes
Authors: Barbaro Lorena Alejandra , Iwasita Barbara E. , Rubio Esteban , Karlanian Monica A.
Published: March 2024

El sustrato a base de compost de corteza de pino (SCCP) generalmente posee un pH inferior al rango adecuado para las plantas cultivadas en contenedor (5,3 a 6,5). En Misiones (Argentina), existen explotaciones de rocas cuyo principal residuo es el polvo de roca basáltica (PRB). El objetivo del trabajo fue evaluar la capacidad del PRB para ajustar el pH del SCCP versus la dolomita y valorar su respuesta en la solubilidad de nutrientes. Se conformaron siete tratamientos: SCCP, SCCP con 1, 2 o 3 g L-1 de dolomita y SCCP con 0,74, 1, 48 o 2,22 g L-1 de PRB. Se analizó el porcentaje de CaO, MgO y tamaño de partículas (10, 20 y 60 mesh) en PRB y dolomita para calcular el poder relativo de neutralización total (PRNT). El pH y la CE de cada tratamiento fueron medidos al inicio y cada siete días. Se midieron los nutrientes solubles al finalizar el ensayo. Ambos correctores presentaron altos valores de PRNT. Las dosis de PRB adecuadas para ajustar el pH fueron 0,74 y 1,48 g L-1. La disponibilidad de calcio, magnesio y potasio se incrementó, y la de fósforo, zinc, manganeso, cobre y hierro disminuyó con la elevación del pH.