bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rancang Bangun Digital Firing Angle Sebagai AC – AC Controller Untuk Alat Pengering Sepatu Dengan Metode Kontrol Proporsional Integral
Authors: Nugroho Mochamad Ari Bagus , Hasnira Hasnira , Iraqi Mohammad Zainul , Suhariningsih Suhariningsih
Published: April 2024

Musim penghujan menjadi kendala bagi setiap orang terutama pengeringan sepatu, karena hujan dapat menghambat proses pengeringan sepatu. Saat ini pengeringan sepatu masih menggunakan cara konvensional yakni dengan memanfaatkan panas matahari. Perkembangan selanjutnya terdapat suatu sistem pengeringan sepatu dengan menggunakan bahan bakar gas, tetapi berpotensi kebakaran. Pada proyek akhir ini dirancang sistem pengering sepatu yang dikontrol dengan menggunakan kontrol PI sesuai dengan setpoint yang ditentukan untuk mengeringkan sepatu disaat terkena hujan ataupun di malam hari. Untuk mendapatkan suhu ruangan yang sesuai, maka untuk mendapatkan tegangan keluaran dari heater perlu dikontrol menggunakan Digital Firing Angle. Sudut penyulutan nya di atur oleh rangkaian Digital Firing Angle. Untuk menjaga kondisi suhu agar dalam kondisi stabil yaitu 65°C maka alat ini dikontrol dengan menggunakan kontrol PI (Proportioal Integral). Alat pengering ini di desain maksimal 1 pasang sepatu basah. Dengan hasil kelembaban akhir pada ruangan pengering ≤ 20%RH. Dengan adanya proyek akhir ini dapat mengeringkan sepatu saat kondisi hujan dengan waktu 94 menit untuk sepatu bahan kulit sintetis dan 104 menit untuk sepatu bahan kulit.
BILIOMA ESPONTÂNEO EXTRA-HEPÁTICO INFECTADO: RELATO DE CASO E REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
Authors:   Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Franca, Nilton Camarim Lavínio , Faria Ribeiro Aliano , Christine Garcia Aline , Barbosa Maia Rhaysa , Cristina Oliveira Morais Isabella , Henrique Cerruti Cássio ,   Centro Universitário Municipal de Franca
Published: April 2024

Introdução: Bilioma é qualquer coleção de bile que se localiza fora das vias biliares, podendo ser encapsulada ou não. São causas: iatrogênica, traumática ou espontânea. O trauma e a iatrogenia são as causas mais comuns, principalmente em decorrência de procedimentos cirúrgicos ou endoscópicos. A causa espontânea continua sendo a mais rara e, eventualmente, é relacionada à coledocolitíase. Relato de caso: Paciente feminina, 79 anos, procurou o pronto atendimento com quadro de dor abdominal associada a hiporexia, astenia, diarreia e, posteriormente, parada de eliminação de flatos e fezes. Admitida em regular estado geral com exames laboratoriais sugestivos de quadro infeccioso, sendo optado por iniciar antibioticoterapia empírica. À tomografia de abdome, observou-se coleção cística em fígado à esquerda, sendo interrogado hematoma hepático. Posteriormente, com a piora clínica da paciente, foi submetida a laparotomia exploradora, a qual evidenciou conteúdo encapsulado com líquido amarelo no seu interior, além de ponto de vazamento de bile em pequena quantidade. No pós-operatório, a paciente evoluiu com instabilidade hemodinâmica e choque refratário a drogas vasoativas, levando-a ao óbito. Conclusão: Os relatos de casos de bilioma são incomuns na literatura médica e o seu diagnóstico e tratamento ainda permanecem obscuros. A suspeita, identificação e tratamento precoce da patologia levam a um desfecho favorável para o paciente. Palavras-chave: Bile. Fígado. Colecistectomia. Ductos Biliares.
SÍNDROME DE COCOON - UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors:   Hospital Universitário Cajuru, Schwaab Maíra Letícia , Della Justina Volpato Ana Paula , Charneski Bárbara Luiza , Guimarães Ferreira Gabriela , Massuqueto Cavalli Mariana , Miguel de Souza Nathalia , de Souza Cruz Nathália ,   Universidade Positivo, Faculdade de Medicina,   Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná,   Universidade Federal do Paraná
Published: April 2024

Introdução: A Síndrome de Cocoon ou Peritonite Encapsulada Esclerosante Primária é uma condição rara, manifestando-se em quadros de suboclusão ou oclusão intestinal. Pode estar associada a complicações como necrose, perfuração intestinal e fístulas entéricas. Relato de caso: Paciente masculino de 54 anos encaminhado ao serviço terciário por suspeita de abdome agudo obstrutivo, sem comorbidades ou cirurgias prévias. Foi realizada uma tomografia computadorizada contrastada de abdome evidenciando sinais de suboclusão intestinal, fibrose peri intestinal e área de transição rotacional para alças ileais as quais encontravam-se colabadas até a válvula ileocecal. Conclusão: O paciente foi encaminhado à laparotomia devido ao quadro clínico, sendo possível a definição do diagnóstico final. Evoluiu bem no pós-operatório e recebeu alta no quinto dia de internamento. Durante o seguimento ambulatorial, permaneceu assintomático e novo exame de imagem não evidenciou novos blocos aderenciais entre alças de delgado. A doença, apesar de rara, e com diagnóstico majoritariamente intraoperatório, é altamente tratável e possui bom prognóstico. Palavras-chave: Obstrução Intestinal. Síndrome de Cocoon. Peritonite Encapsulada Esclerosante.
Analysis of the Fulfilment of the Rights of Women Teachers in Islamic Boarding Schools by Prof. Dr Hamka Maninjau in Terms of Law No. 13 of 2003
Authors: Ridha Abdurrasyid Ridha , Junaidi Junaidi , Yakub Simbolon Ali Mustopa , Ulmadevi Ulmadevi , Bashori Bashori
Published: April 2024

This research aims to analyse the fulfilment of the rights of female teachers in educational institutions based on Law Number 13 of 2003, known as labour law. The goal is to see the extent to which educational institutions step in to understand and implement the law as stipulated by the government. Previous research did not discuss the fulfilment of women's rights in the field of education. The majority of existing research is carried out in companies, so the position of women teachers in the field of education tends to be forgotten. The method used in this research is qualitative research with data collection techniques in the form of observation and interviews. The results found that Prof. Hamka Maninjau Islamic Boarding School has fulfilled the rights of female teachers as well as possible. It can be seen from the form of leave and facilities provided for teachers who still have children who are still breastfeeding.

Penilitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pemenuhan hak-hak guru perempuan di lembaga pendidikan berdasarkan Undang-Undang nomor 13 tahun 2003 yang dikenal dengan undang-undang ketenagakerjaan. Tujuannya adalah melihat sejauh mana langkah lembaga pendidikan dalam memahami dan melaksanakan undang-undang tersebut sebagaimana yang telah ditetapkan oleh pemerintah. Penelitian terdahulu tidak banyak membahas mengenai pemenuhan hak pekerja perempuan dibidang pendidikan. penelitian yang ada mayoritas dilaksanakan di perusahaan-perusahaan sehingga posisi guru perempuan di bidang pendidikan cenderung terlupakan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi serta wawancara. Hasil yang ditemukan bahwa Pondok Pesantren Prof. Hamka Maninjau telah memenuhi hak-hak guru perembuan dengan sebaik-baiknya. Terlihat dari bentuk cuti dan kemudahan yang diberikan bagi guru yang masih memiliki anak yang masih ASI.
DREAMWORK AS A COMPONENT OF POST-TRAUMATIC REHABILITATION OF COMBATANTS SYMBOLIZATION OF COMBATANTS’ MARGINALIZATION IN DREAMS
Authors:   Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, Novytskyi Taras , Katolyk Halyna ,   Lviv State University of Internal Affairs
Published: April 2024

Post-traumatic stress disorder(further – PTSD) is a complex and multi-faceted psychic phenomenon, which is in need of rigorous research. The number of studies done on PTSD is vast, and the number of its treatments – starting with evidence-based exposure therapy and medication and ending with experimental treatments like transcranial magnet stimulation and psychoactive substance use – are very diverse. Such kind of diversity indicates one thing – we don’t have a sufficient answer to the challenges, which PTSD puts forward. The relevance of the subject in Ukraine, where nowadays hundreds of thousands of people endure the extremely traumatic environment of the front lines, whether taking part in combat or not, is hard to overestimate. Our situation puts us in the position of extreme need for PTSD research, but furthermore – into position of researching it while still enduring the traumatic circumstance itself. For there reasons we need to study PTSD from as many angles, as possible. Nightmares belong to the essential symptoms of PTSD. Like other symptoms, they are most often viewed in the context of the traumatic event, the memory of which remains in high affectation and devoid of the spatial and temporal isolation, which is specific to the memories, stored in the amygdala. The goal of treatment is to transcribe, so to say, the memory into the hippocampus and to restore the function of temporal lobes, so that the patient is able to find themselves outside of the place and time of trauma and in here-and-now. But, trauma is more than an experience of a horrible event – it is also a complex relational phenomenon. It is the relational aspect of PTSD, which became the focus of our attention – specifically the experience of alienation and marginalization of the combatant. We analyzed relevant literature and also two nightmares in this article. One dream belongs to Dr. Donald Kalsched’s patient, and the second one – to the combatant patient of the Mental Health Center of the First Territorial Medical Union. The content analysis of these cases demonstrates the experience of the patients’ experience of marginalization and the way of its symbolization in the dreams. This study is a case study, and does not claim finality of its findings. It is an illustration of a tendency, which has been noticed during clinical work with combatants in rehab, which constitutes the study’s scientific interest. Further, larger-scale research is necessary and will be conducted.
The history of the development of the musical education in China
Authors: Daofeng Si
Published: April 2024

The pedagogical skill of a music teacher is not a statistical condition, because the requirements for the subjects of the educational process and for educational technologies are constantly changing and have a discrete character. Therefore, one of the conditions for maintaining a high level of his pedagogical skills is the constant personal development of a music teacher as a person and as a specialist. A music teacher can implement this condition through a professional development system. Professional development of a music teacher is considered as a component of continuing education, the main task of which is to improve professional activity, outside of which it is impossible to develop, self-realization of the individual.
The сoncept of the union: preconditions and arguments (to the 100th anniversary of the formation of the USSR)
Authors: Isaev Igor , Rumyantseva Valentina
Published: April 2024

The dual nature of the trend in the development of the state and law of the Soviet type can be traced in the events of the first decade of Soviet power: innovation was somehow integrated with periodically recurring traditions. However, in the realm of state and territorial structure, Soviet Russia can be considered the inventor of a completely new form of federalism, which was created on the basis of the union idea and came to the fore in the days of the new economic policy.
Historical parallels from the wars of the past to the present and future
Authors: Grishenko Leonid , Korabelnikova Yulia
Published: April 2024

The article provides a brief historical analysis of the causes of wars, from those contained in the philosophical treatises of ancient thinkers to the present, concludes that political advantages, economic benefits from military conflicts are obtained. As a result of the study, the authors come to the conclusion that the main beneficiaries of modern armed conflicts are representatives of the industrial and banking capital of Western Europe and the United States, which create artificial contradictions in the world community. The authors substantiate the need to follow the principles and norms of UN international law in order to ensure international security.
Characterizing within-person variance and menstrual cycle contributions to event-related potentials associated with positive and negative valence systems: The Reward Positivity and the Error-Related Negativity
Authors: Mulligan Elizabeth M , Eisenlohr-Moul Tory A. , Nagpal Anisha , Schmalenberger Katja M. , Eckel Lisa , Hajcak Greg
Published: April 2024

Event-related potentials (ERPs) are widely employed as measures of transdiagnostic cognitive processes that are thought to underlie various clinical disorders (Hajcak et al., 2019). Despite their prevalent use as individual difference measures, the effects of within-person processes, such as the human menstrual cycle, on a broad range of ERPs are poorly understood. The present study leveraged a within-subject design to characterize between- and within-person variance in ERPs as well as the contribution of the menstrual cycle in two frequently studied ERPs associated with positive and negative valence systems underlying psychopathology—the Reward Positivity (RewP) and the Error- Related Negativity (ERN). Seventy-one naturally-cycling participants completed repeated EEG and ecological momentary assessments of positive and negative affect in the menstrual cycle's early follicular, periovulatory, and mid-luteal phases. We examined the mean degree of change in both ERPs, the between-person variability in the degree of change in both ERPs, and whether an individual’s degree of cyclical change in these ERPs show coherence with their degree of cyclical change in positive and negative affect recorded across the cycle. Results revealed no significant changes in positive and negative affect across the cycle and small changes in ERP amplitudes. Significant random slopes in our model revealed larger individual differences in trajectories of change in ERP amplitudes and affect, in agreement with prior evidence of heterogeneity in dimensional hormone sensitivity. Additionally, state-variance in these ERPs correlated with positive and negative affect changes across the cycle, suggesting that cycle-mediated ERP changes may have relevance for affect and behavior. Finally, exploratory latent class growth mixture modeling revealed subgroups of individuals that display disparate patterns of change in ERPs that should be further investigated.
Why new venture investors overvalue some investment proposals and undervalue others, an experimental evidence
Authors: Vazirani Ashish , Bhattacharjee Titas
Published: April 2024

New venture investment decisions reflect misvaluations as many deserving proposals are rejected, while most invested proposals fail to provide the required financial returns. This suggests that investors overvalue and undervalue investment proposals. We have used the arguments of dual process theory and salience theory to explain the cause of misvaluations. An experimental setup is used where the treated group is given time constraints to make the investment. Results show that investors under time constraints overvalue investment proposals, while reference-based comparison of salient information signals results in undervaluation. Results further show a significant impact of time constraints on the reference for comparison of proposals. Investors under time constraints consider only the last proposal as a reference to compare salient information signals, in contrast, they consider information from multiple previous proposals in the absence of time constraints. This study provides the specific source of misvaluations as per the context of overvaluation and undervaluation of new venture investment proposals.
Promising Moves: Development of Reporting Standards of Dance Intervention Studies for People with Parkinson’s
Authors: Jola Corinne , Goetz Lilian , Bär Christina
Published: April 2024

Dance as an alternative intervention for people with Parkinson’s has gained in popularity over the last two decades and scientific evidence for the physiological and psychological benefits of dance for people with Parkinson’s is increasing. However, the publications rarely provide specific details about the interventions. We feel that this knowledge is important to advance research and develop dance interventions since Parkinson’s is a heterogenous disease and individual elements of dance support people with Parkinson’s in unique ways. We thus give an overview of facets of dance and discuss how they have been found to impact people with Parkinson’s differently. We argue that a systematic reporting standard is needed to enable cross-studies comparisons of the outcome measures. We therefore propose the development of a unified reporting tool that would facilitate evidence-based care and consequently improve outcomes for patient-centred dance interventions for people with Parkinson’s and other vulnerable cohorts.
Estimating microphysical properties of ice clouds for climate modeling and remote sensing applications
Authors: Erfani Ehsan
Published: April 2024

Ice clouds pose crucial challenges in climate model simulations and remote sensing retrievals due to complicated mechanisms of ice cloud formation that span from micro scale to planetary wave scale. Despite numerous attempts to parameterize these processes, many questions remain unanswered. This technical note provides a summary of the most common and recent studies on ice clouds and compiles important equations in a simple yet applicable manner to relate key microphysical properties of cirrus and ice clouds such as ice particle effective diameter, ice water path, cloud optical depth, particle number concentration, fall velocity, and particle size distribution. Additionally, it introduces relationships between ice particle mass (m) and dimension (D), as well as ice particle projected area (A) and D, which are essential for parameterizing the diverse shapes of ice particles in ice clouds. The equations provided in this technical note are valuable for the accurate representation of cirrus and ice clouds in remote sensing and climate modeling.
Understanding SNN and Its Recent Advancements
Authors: Anan Fabiha , Kayes Mohammad Bin Hoque
Published: April 2024

The SNNs (spiking neural networks) show what is the nature of computer model of nervous system which is like real brain activity. SNNs might actually be more like brains than the traditional neural networks do because both share an architecture similarity. Lower energy consumption and noise-detecting performance are among their uniqueness. Still, though, current SNNs might seem primitive when compared to the new ones, but their potential to be more powerful and efficient in learning is unlimited. SNNs in many forms are used for numerous functional applications. That entails, for instance, being able to recognize visuals, to perceive language or to take actions. Here, the paper gives a wide view on the SNNs, zooming into their recent successes. The article begins with the saying that neural spiking networks take inspiration of nature exactly from the cause. Another part of the text presents the SNN constituent parts and elicits some SNN advantages compared to the regular neural networks. Subsequently, the text will summarize the latest advancements in SNN, taking into account both hardware and algorithms as well. Another part of the paper will be given to future of sub-national networks.
MAXIMIZING NETWORK CAPACITY, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT IN DESIGNING A TELEMEDICINE NETWORK: A REVIEW AND RECENT CHALLENGES
Authors: Sadiq Bashir
Published: April 2024

Telemedicine networks have seen significant changes in their capacity, monitoring, management, and control framework during the previous decades. The evolution of network capacity, control, and management for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) & Software-Defined Networks (SDN) as support to telemedicine, artificial intelligence in telemedicine networks, and capabilities in designing a telemedicine network with respect to its performance and customization is presented in this study, with a historical history and a future view. The first section of the article goes over the history of traffic and capacity expansion, as well as future projections. By introducing a medical and image data communication protocol for telemedicine, the second section examines the technological constraints of expanding capacity in the era of UAV & softwaredefined networking. The third section discusses ways to maximize network capacity by considering quality of service (QoS) capacity issues. Finally, the article explores how to construct a telemedicine network that can provide performance, customization, and capabilities to keep up with increased traffic in the coming decades. Research gaps and future directions were presented in the last section
The Attachment Caregiving Questionnaire (ACQ) as a Personality Inventory Sensitive to Psychological Vulnerabilities: A Pilot Study
Authors: Gagliardi Marcantonio , Mitrofanova Elina
Published: April 2024

Background. Evolution enabled the human species to form attachment relationships, where a caregiver looks after a needy attacher. In early-life interactions with a parent-caregiver, the child-attacher acquires adaptive durable information – the attachment dimensions – which become part of their personality. As such, the dimensions affect the vulnerability to psychological conditions, but the precise nature of this link remains controversial.Methods. With this pilot study on 67 psychotherapy patients, we addressed the issue by testing (H1) the expected connections between dimensions and specific vulnerability to psychological conditions and (H2) the capability of a self-report to detect such links. We relied on the Attachment-Caregiving Questionnaire (ACQ) to measure seven dimensions and test the hypotheses by (1) investigating the correlation between the patients’ dimensions and their symptoms and (2) building logistic regression models to test if the dimensions can predict the vulnerability to specific symptoms.Results. Our analysis demonstrated almost all expected dimensions could predict the vulnerability to related symptoms. Given the limited sample size, one dimension could not be connected to any symptoms.Conclusion. This study provides preliminary support for the connections between attachment dimensions and vulnerability to clinical conditions and the ACQ capability of detecting such links. Further testing is required.
BIOMASS PRODUCTION AND SINGLE-CELL PROTEIN (SCP) ENCAPSULATION OF BACTERIA Bacillus cereus SN7
Authors: Mukramin Ibnu , Feliatra Feliatra , Tanjung Afrizal
Published: April 2024

Bacillus cereus SN7 is a bacterium with potential applications in producing Single-Cell Protein (SCP). SCP can be an alternative to protein derived from traditional sources like agriculture, fisheries, and animal husbandry. Encapsulation is a process used to stabilize cells, aiming to potentially enhance probiotics' viability and stability throughout production, storage, and handling. This study aims to make capsules from B. cereus SN7 single-cell protein to protect them from contaminants. This study used a survey method, which carried out in-situ processing of bacteria, as well as conducting experiments on the formation of bacterial encapsulation, testing the effectiveness of encapsulation, and observing the viability of B. cereus SN7 bacteria by counting the number of colonies. B. cereus produced biomass with a total dry weight of 1.3708 g/mL. The alginate encapsulation experiments can be formed into capsule beads that protect bacteria. The best encapsulation process is an alginate-based coating, which is indicated by the ability of the alginate to withstand temperature, pH, and salinity
Linear Transformation and its Properties with Application in Time Series Filtering
Authors: Shah Yogendra Prasad
Published: April 2024

The primary objective of this article is to justify the concept of a linear transformation that derives its algebraic properties by means of variation matrices represented so far. The mathematical formulas will be used to elaborate and justify the argument of linear transformation. By displaying the significance of the t-transformation for estimation of latent variables in the time series decomposition, the paper obtains a general expression for smoothing matrices characterized by symmetric and asymmetric weighting system. The article further elaborates the concept of sub-matrix of the symmetric weights that is t-invariant, whereas the sub matrices of the asymmetric weights are the t-transformation of each other. By virtue of this relation, the properties of the t-transformation project useful imperative information on the smoothing of time series data, which may be required to clarify the concept of the topic raised so far. Eventually, the paper illustrates the role of the t-transformation on the weighting systems of several smoothers often applied for trend cycle estimation such as the locally weighted regression smoother, the cube smoothing spine, the Gaussian Kernel and 13-term trend cycle Henderson filter. By so doing, the article will pose the interrelated facts of linear transformation, from which the prospective researchers can benefit.
A sex-disaggregated analysis of rank at release and health outcomes among Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces
Authors: Hall Amy L. , Coulthard Julie , Cowieson Ali B. , Baird Lisa Garland , Gottschall Shannon , Sweet Jill
Published: April 2024

LAY SUMMARY

This study examines relationships between military rank at release and various health indicators among Canadian Veterans, separately for males and females. These results provide new information about Veterans at greater risk of negative health outcomes, which could be used for targeted military health promotion as well as Veteran outreach and service delivery planning.
Education for children and youth living in Canadian military families: Lessons from the past and future considerations
Authors: Hill Shannon , English Allan , Skomorovsky Alla , Albright David L. , Cramm Heidi
Published: April 2024

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Infrastructure to support the educational experiences of children and youth living in Canadian military families has ebbed and flowed over time. With the launch of initiatives, such as Seamless Canada, in recent years and the recent restructuring of support infrastructure in the Department of National Defence, it appears that the educational experiences of military-connected children and youth are once again becoming a priority. However, without knowledge and awareness of past efforts to support the educational experiences of these children and youth, present-day challenges faced by the Canadian Armed Forces may make forward progress more difficult. Using the Second World War Canadian military, particularly the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), as a historical example, this article provides lessons learned and future considerations for supporting the educational experiences of children and youth from Canadian military families.
Role of military context and couple well-being in the psychological vulnerability of military wives in the United States
Authors: Lucier-Greer Mallory , Campbell Debra R.
Published: April 2024

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The psychological health of military spouses is essential for the health and readiness of the family system. Thus, it is essential to understand contextual and familial factors that play a role in the psychological vulnerability of military spouses. This study examined how aspects of military life (number of deployments, perceived social support from the military community, and assessments of military life satisfaction) and family life (namely, couple well-being) played a role in the psychological vulnerability (depressive symptoms and personal well-being) of 222 U.S. military wives. Results suggested that when military wives felt more social support from the military community, they typically reported greater well-being. Wives who were more satisfied with military life tended to indicate better couple well-being. In turn, greater couple well-being was linked to less psychological vulnerability, specifically, fewer depressive symptoms and higher well-being. Overall, the military context had some bearing on the psychological vulnerability of military wives, especially when they did not feel supported by the military community. Importantly, however, the couple relationship appeared to be the most salient factor associated with the psychological vulnerability of military wives. Promoting healthier couple relationships appears to be a potential leverage point for intervention.
Criterios de política económica, ingresos y egresos de la federación
Authors: Núñez de la Peña Francisco Javier
Published: April 2024

El presente trabajo contiene información relacionada con los Criterios Generales de Política Económica, Ley de ingresos y Presupuesto de egresos de la federación para el ejercicio fiscal 2024.
Memoria del campus de la ingeniería: 2015
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
Published: April 2024

El Campus de Ingeniería de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena es una suma de acciones de divulgación Tecnológica, mediante la que se pretende acercar a la sociedad las actividades del mundo de la Ingeniería y de las empresas, incorporando a estas últimas en esa importante misión. Así, es fundamental contar con un grupo suficiente de empresas innovadoras y con gran compromiso social, dentro de los diferentes sectores de la producción y los servicios, que muestren parte de sus procesos tecnológicos a través del Campus y que hagan posible su realización mediante apoyo financiero o de medios. La presencia de las empresas en nuestro Campus es un estimulo de gran valor para los alumnos visitantes que, en muchos casos tras su paso por la UPCT, se convertirán en futuros profesionales incorporados a sus plantillas. De hecho en esta edición 2015 ha sido frecuente encontrar alumnos egresados de la UPCT a cargo de los stands de las empresas, lo que sin duda aporta un valor añadido a la información que allí se presenta. Entendemos que la presencia en esta Feria formativa y divulgadora es para las empresas una oportunidad abierta a la mejora de su imagen y promoción, de su responsabilidad social, a la búsqueda de nuevas relaciones y a la relación con futuros profesionales, y esperamos seguir contando con su implicación en futuras ediciones. La memoria del Campus de la Ingeniería 2015 recoge de manera visual y explicativa los contenidos del medio centenar de talleres que se desarrollaron durante los tres días que dura el campus. Entre ellos destacan los de minerales y metales de Sierra Minera, uno explicativo sobre cómo la química está presente en el día a día, uno de construcción de maquetas y puente, la ingeniería de las telecomunicaciones aplicada en robots y drones o los distintos proyectos de conservación que ha llevado a cabo la universidad como el de la manzanilla de Escombreras. El volumen se divide en tres partes correspondientes a la entidad que organiza los talleres. Así pues, en el primero se pueden conocer las actividades que han desarrollado las empresas colaboradoras; en el segundo, los talleres organizados por los propios colegios e institutos; y en el último, los de las escuelas y facultades de la UPCT
Characteristics Associated with Relationship-Centred and Task-Focused Mealtime Practices in Older Adult Care Settings
Authors: Trinca Vanessa , Wu Sarah A. , Dakkak Hana , Iraniparast Maryam , Cammer Allison , Lengyel Christina , O’rourke Hannah M. , Rowe Natalie , Slaughter Susan E. , Carrier Natalie , Quiring Suzanne , Harvie Ruth , Keller Heather
Published: April 2024

Purpose: To assess care home and staff characteristics associated with task-focused (TF) and relationship-centred care (RCC) mealtime practices prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Staff working in Canadian and American care homes were invited to complete a 23-item online survey assessing their perceptions of mealtime care, with one item assessing 26 potential care practices from the Mealtime Relational Care Checklist (relationship-centred = 15; task-focused = 11) reported to occur in the home prior to the pandemic. Multivariate linear regression evaluated staff and care home characteristics associated with mealtime practices.

Results: Six hundred and eighty-six respondents completed all questions used in this analysis. Mean TF and RCC mealtime practices were 4.89 ± 1.99 and 9.69 ± 2.96, respectively. Staff age was associated with TF and RCC practices with those 40–55 years reporting fewer TF and those 18–39 years reporting fewer RCC practices. Those providing direct care were more likely to report TF practices. Dissatisfaction with mealtimes was associated with more TF and fewer RCC practices. Homes that were not making changes to promote RCC pre-pandemic had more TF and fewer RCC practices. Newer care homes were associated with more RCC, while small homes (≤49 beds) had more TF practices.

Conclusions: Mealtime practices are associated with staff and home factors. These factors should be considered in efforts to improve RCC practices in Canadian homes.
Endocrinopatias com impacto no sistema cardiovascular canino
Authors: Fernandes Erick Marcelo , Franciscone Mendes Patricia
Published: April 2024

The synthesis and secretion of hormones is performed by endocrine glands which, when under the effect of physiological disturbance, can result in abnormal hormonal secretion, leading to alterations in the organism's functionality, stimulus, or physiological response. Hormonal secretion at levels below or above necessary can result in cardiovascular changes that may be presented as symptoms commonly confused with behavioral characteristics, racial association, sedentary lifestyle, aging, or even nutritional management failure. Prolonged exposure to lower levels of hormonal secretion can lead the endocrine patient to develop chronic changes in cardiac functionality such as arrhythmia and bradycardia, as well as anatomical changes such as left ventricular hypertrophy and narrowing of the vena cava. Moreover, the dog may present laboratorial alterations and specific symptoms that can act as obstacles for the physiological functioning of the cardiovascular system, such as weight gain, muscle weakness, lethargy, hyperkalemia, hypercortisolemia and hyperglycemia. This paper lists the main impacts of endocrinopathies on the cardiovascular system, aiming to raise awareness among veterinarians of the importance of cardiovascular monitoring, both during and after the end of treatment or stabilization of an endocrinopathy.
Twenty-Seven Cases of Marjolins Ulcer; An Institutional Experience on Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes
Authors: BR Kiran Kumar , Shankar Amritha Prabha , Narayanan Geeta S , M S Ganesh
Published: April 2024

Purpose: Marjolins ulcer is a malignant transformation that arises from chronic ulcers or previously traumatized scar that occur usually after burns. To study the clinicopathological characteristics and treatment outcomes of Marjolins ulcer at our institute. Materials and methods: Retrospective analysis of all Marjolins ulcer patients presented to our department from 2018 to 2021 was done. A total of 27 patients of all age groups were included in the study. All the information regarding the diagnosis, treatment and outcome details were collected and analysed.Results: Most of the patients were in the 5th decade of life with an overall male preponderance. The most common cause for Marjolin ulcer was Burns Scar. The mean latency period for the development of Marjolins ulcer was 11 years. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common histological subtype. 18.5% patients received Adjuvant radiotherapy. At the median follow up of 14 months, one patient presented with locoregional relapse.Conclusion: Chronic non-ulcers that do not respond to treatment should be carefully examined by multidisciplinary team for malignant transformation. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment and Adjuvant Radiotherapy should be considered in high-risk cases to reduce locoregional recurrence. Tumour size and nodal involvement are the main predictors of locoregional relapse.
Pancreatic Carcinoma: Exploring its Relationship with Diabetes and the Potential Chemopreventive Effects of Metformin
Authors: Mahajan Divya , Pandey Awadesh kumar
Published: April 2024

Objective: We aim to study the association between Pancreas cancer and Type2 Diabetes Mellitus and chemo-protective role of metformin. Method: We conducted a comprehensive systematic search for studies across various databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library using the keywords “metformin” OR “biguanide” AND “pancreatic cancer” OR “pancreatic tumor” in “Title/ Abstract”AND “diabetes mellitus” was done. Result: An overall analysis of 18 articles by use of random effect model showed that compared with no use of metformin, the use of metformin could reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes. Conclusion: In this review, we delve into the intricate and symbiotic relationship between diabetes and PC (pancreatic cancer) by examining the fundamental mechanisms driving their coexistence. Utilizing metformin among individuals with diabetes appears to lower the risk of pancreatic cancer when compared to those who do not use metformin.
Loss of Blood Group Antigens in Haematolymphoid Malignancy: A Case Series from a Cancer Institute from North East India
Authors: Sarma Ranjita , Kuli Karabi , Kalita Chandana , Iqbal Asif , Gupta Sakshi
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Altered expression of blood group antigens has been reported to be associated with both solid as well as haematological malignancies. This usually results from genetic mutation leading to incomplete as well as abnormal synthesis of antigens. Transitional loss of RBC antigens especially from ABO system is most commonly found in haematological malignancies causing blood group discrepancies and followed by reversal to its historical blood group during remission. Loss of A, B antigens has also been associated to play a role in lung, bladder and colon cancers. However not much data is available regarding haematological malignancies.Methods and Methodology: Retrospective review of blood group discrepancy (Forward group) in patients admitted for haematolymphoid malignancy at our institute was done during a period of 3.5 years (13/3/2020 till 12/9/2023). Blood grouping done by Column agglutination test were repeated by conventional tube method. Further confirmation of the group was done by saliva test and adsorption elution test as indicated. The detail history of the patient was collected from the hospital records and analysed. Results: A total of 7 patients presented with either loss or decrease in antigen expression. Most common diagnosis was Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) with FLT3 mutation and most common antigen affected was A. Conclusion: Haematolymphoid malignancies has been associated with loss of blood group antigens causing group discrepancy. Blood transfusion is an integral part of the supportive care in these patients. Hence, proper work up of blood group discrepancy cases should be done and recorded so as to prevent delay in blood transfusion.
Reoperative Thyroid Bed Surgery: An Evaluation of Complications and Outcomes
Authors: Vijay Sandeep , Attakkil Anoop , Mohan Nikhil , Nair Raveena , Thomas Linu
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Secondary surgeries for thyroid cancers are conventionally associated with long term morbidities. This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of our Institutional Surgical Protocol while dealing with such cases, through the complications and levels of disease clearance achieved. Methods: It was a retrospective observational study; patients who underwent reoperative thyroid surgery from January 2020 to January 2023 were included. All patients were operated as per the Institutional Policy. Results: 25 patients were included in the study. Secondary surgeries included Central Neck Dissection with Lateral Neck Dissection (40%), Revision thyroidectomy (24%) and Completion thyroidectomy (12%). The pathological diagnoses of the patients were mainly Well differentiated Thyroid cancers like Papillary Carcinoma (72%) and Follicular Carcinoma (12%). Complications following Secondary surgery included Permanent Hypoparathyroidism (4%) and Permanent Vocal cord palsy (4%). Literature shows an incidence of 5-10% and 0-5% respectively. In 60% of patients, there was no uptake in the Postop Iodine scan which displayed complete disease removal. Conclusion: Our Institutional Protocol results in a significant reduction in post op complications as compared to literature. Adequate disease clearance is ascertained by the lack of uptake in the Postop Iodine Scan.
PREDICTION OF MECHANICAL LOSSES IN SHIPS DIESEL
Authors: Столярик Т.О.
Published: April 2024

Двигуни внутрішнього згоряння морських суден (дизелі) є найпоширенішим типом енергетичних установок. Сьогодні дизелі використовуються на всіх типах суден, включаючи як вітрильні, так і судна з ядерною установкою. При цьому за своїм призначенням вони можуть бути головними (якщо їхня потужність передається на гребний гвинт) та допоміжними (коли їхня потужність використовується електричним генератором). Функціонування суднових дизелів забезпечується різними системами, однією з яких є система мащення. Головним компонентом цієї системи вважається моторне мастило, яке виконує функції як мащення, так і охолодження
FEATURES OF THE WORK OF LUBRICATION SYSTEMS SHIP'S LONG-STROKE ENGINES
Authors: Богач В.М. , Довіденко Ю.М. , Дуранов О.П.
Published: April 2024

The publication is devoted the decision of an actual problem increase efficiency operation of ship diesel engines by perfection processes greasing of cylinders. The outcomes bench and service tests of existing systems of lubrication of barrels of ship long-stroke diesel engines аre submitted. The main lacks of process of motion of oil in a system are established, and the characteristics of this process are determined. Keywords: ship diesel engine, greasing system, greasing channel, greasing process, cylinder, piston, a piston ring.
DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED DESIGN OF SCRUBBER FOR OF SHIP ENERGY FACILITIES
Authors: Афтанюк В.В. , Даниленко Д.В. , Кіріс О.В. , Афтанюк А.В.
Published: April 2024

Аналіз існуючих установок знешкодження газів показує, що у морській галузі використовується декілька типів схемних рішень [2, 3]. Основними забруднюючими речовинами є хімічні сполуки, що утворюються при горінні (оксиди азоту, сірки та ін.) та тверди частинки (сажа) [4]. Основним елементом в установці є скрубер. Конструктивно скрубер може виконуватися одноступеневим або багатоступеневим. Аналіз досвіду експлуатації таких апаратів свідчить, що більш доцільним є використання багатоступеневих скруберів (рис. 1). Ці апарати використовують декілька способів очищення газу, що забезпечує більш високу ступінь очистки. Так в наведеному на рис. 1 скрубері газ спочатку проходить крізь трубу Вентурі, в який відбувається розпорошення рідини та видалення твердих частинок. Далі газ повертається на кут 180 та проходить крізь насадку, що зрошується. Тобто в цьому апараті фактично використано три способи очистки інерційний, гравітаційний та фільтраційний [5]. Для підвищення ефективності експлуатації та ресурсу скруберів, що використовують у суднових системах знешкодження газів необхідно розробити моделі гідродинамічного режиму, які дозволяють аналізувати вплив змін в конструкції та визначити найбільш раціональне рішення.
JEWISH IDENTITY IN MODERN TIMES
Authors: Homolka Walter
Published: April 2024

There is no doubt about Baeck's contribution to Jewish theology in the twentieth century: it has been significant. Without ever departing completely from the ancient wellsprings of orthodoxy, he was a studious observer of the intellectual currents of his time and ambience; under theinfluence of liberal Jewish theology, he drew on and reworked those currents, weaving them into his own theological thought. A special aspect of Baeck's work is that he remained in critical confrontation with Christianity throughout his life, acting as a kind of builder of bridges between the two faiths." (From the Introduction.) It is on this aspect that the author focuses his study inwhich he examines Leo Baeck's critical evaluation of Martin Luther and Protestantism. At the same time Homolka shows how close the intellectual links between liberal Christian and liberal Jewish theology had become before the Holocaust: both sides attempted a new definition of the "essence" of their faiths and were searching for a new identity in an increasingly pluralistic and secular society.
BESTSELLERS OF THE THIRD REICH
Authors: Adam Christian
Published: April 2024

Despite the displacement of countless authors, frequent bans of specific titles, and high-profile book burnings, the German book industry boomed during the Nazi period. Notwithstanding the millions of copies of Mein Kampf that were sold, the era’s most popular books were diverse and often surprising in retrospect, despite an oppressive ideological and cultural climate: Huxley’s Brave New World was widely read in the 1930s, while Saint-Exupéry’s Wind, Sand and Stars was a great success during the war years. Bestsellers of the Third Reich surveys this motley collection of books, along with the circumstances of their publication, to provide an innovative new window into the history of Nazi Germany.
Implementasi Target Capaian sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Jumlah Layanan Klinik Sanitasi
Authors: Nuryanto Nuryanto , Ma'ruf Fauzan , Purnomo Bayu Chondro
Published: April 2024

Analisis kualitas proses layanan kesehatan lingkungan yang dilakukan di salah satu puskesmas Kab. Banyumas menggunakan pendekatan QIP (Quality Improvement Process) menunjukkan bahwa layanan klinik sanitasi belum menjangkau seluruh pasien yang didiagnosis penyakit berbasis lingkungan. Implementasi target capaian merupakan salah satu rekomendasi perbaikan untuk meningkatkan jumlah layanan klinik sanitasi yang diberikan kepada pasien/masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis pengaruh implementasi target capaian terhadap jumlah layanan klinik sanitasi meliputi konseling, inspeksi dan intervensi yang diberikan kepada masyarakat. Jenis penelitian pre-experiment dengan pendekatan one-shot case study. Penelitian dilakukan di salah satu Puskesmas di wilayah Kab. Banyumas. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui studi dokumentasi. Data yang terkumpul, kemudian diolah dan dianalisis secara statistik menggunakan uji Paired T-test serta disajikan dalam bentuk tabel dan narasi. Jumlah layanan klinik sanitasi sebelum adanya upaya perbaikan melalui implementasi target capaian (bulan Januari s.d Juni 2023) sebanyak 25 layanan (mean=4), sedangkan sesudah implementasi (Juli s.d Desember 2023) menunjukkan rata-rata sebesar 56 layanan (mean=9). Jumlah pasien yang berkunjung ke klinik sanitasi untuk mendapatkan konseling, inspeksi dan intervensi mengalami peningkatan sebelum dan sesudah upaya perbaikan yaitu sebesar 1,24%. Sebagian besar pasien tersebut didiagnosis penyakit ISPA (Inspeksi Saluran Pernafasan Atas) yaitu 71,6 %. Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat pengaruh implementasi target capaian terhadap jumlah layanan klinik sanitasi meliputi konseling, inspeksi dan intervensi yang diberikan kepada pasien (p-value 0,05).
Revalidación en población ecuatoriana de Escala de Motivación Educativa (EME-E) para estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Vilchez Tornero Jose Luis , Sigüenza Campoverde Wilson Guillermo
Published: April 2024

La importancia de la motivación en el ámbito educativo reside en su influencia dentro del proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje. Dada esta influencia, se ha revalidado la versión en español de la Escala de Motivación Educativa en 869 estudiantes universitarios de la República del Ecuador, con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y 64 años. El análisis de componentes principales exploratorio desvela una solución adecuada de tres sub-dimensiones (en lugar de las siete teóricas) de Motivación intrínseca, Motivación extrínseca y Desmotivación. Todas ellas con consistencia interna adecuada (con alfas oscilando entre .86 y .91). Esta herramienta será de gran utilidad en el Ecuador para el diagnóstico psicoeducativo ya que no se disponía de un instrumento de este tipo en el país con estas dimensiones en concreto, utilizando todos los índices de la escala y con los altos índices de fiabilidad que esta versión muestra.