bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ODONTOLOGIA PARA PACIENTES ACOMETIDOS POR MIELOMA MÚLTIPLO E SUBMETIDOS AO USO DE BIFOSFONATOS
Authors: Da Silva Meglorem Maciel , Azevedo Leandro de Mello , Paulino Bruna Antonielly Vanderlei , Freire Nariele Silva Meneses , Dantas Rayane Poderoso , Romão Dayse Andrade
Published: January 2024

Introdução: Os bifosfonatos (BFs), são fármacos que agem inibindo a atividade das células da matriz óssea, A literatura evidenciou, que com o envelhecimento é muito comum nos tratamentos de doenças ósseas como osteoporose, mieloma múltiplo, doença de Paget, metástase óssea de mama ou câncer de próstata. Contudo existe um risco de desenvolver a osteonecrose, pois essa droga diminui a vascularização na região dos maxilares.  Questão Norteadora: “Quais são os cuidados no tratamento odontológicos com pacientes acometidos por mieloma múltiplo em uso de bifosfonatos?”. Metodologia: Neste estudo, foi realizado uma revisão integrativa da literatura, foram utilizadas as seguintes bases de dados na busca dos artigos: Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (Lilacs) e o repositório Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo). Resultados: Após vários critérios de seleção obteve-se um total real de 11 trabalhos científicos. Conclusão: Estudos recentes afirmam que o principal tratamento contra o surgimento da osteonecrose é a prevenção, visto que após o uso dos BFs o tratamento odontológico fica restrito e o menos invasivo possível, novos estudos são necessários para entender e tratar essa nova doença.
The importance of interpreting complementary laboratory tests in the dental routine: A brief review
Authors: Lupp Juliana dos Santos , Almeida-Silva Luis Augusto de
Published: January 2024

In the context of the dental outpatient clinic, especially during surgical and invasive procedures involving the topical application of anesthesia, it is essential to carry out previous complementary and laboratory tests to assess the patient's general health status before the intervention. These tests play a crucial role in the early diagnosis of systemic diseases and in the follow-up of these conditions, aiming to control them to avoid interference with dental treatment. This study highlights the importance of several complementary exams in dental practice, offering clear and objective guidelines to the dentist on the interpretation of results, the appropriate request for exams, and the appropriate management of the patient.
Maternity and professional life: The case of the female journey of students at a federal education institution
Authors: Souza Marcela Ingrid Mendes , Dornelas Myriam Angélica , Barbosa Rosemary Costa e
Published: January 2024

Today's women take care of the children, the house, work outside the home and in some cases, study, which is clearly something to be proud of, however, being a mother can be a barrier in your professional life. The general objective of this study was to analyze the perception of students of the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration of a federal educational institution about how motherhood affects professional life. Methodologically, a qualitative research of a descriptive nature was carried out using the case study method. This study used secondary data that consisted of the bibliographic research developed for the construction of the theoretical framework of the present study and the primary data was given through the application of a semi-structured questionnaire to 86 students of the Administration Course of a federal educational institution. In the results, most of the students answered that having children makes it difficult to carry out professional activities, however, those who are already mothers answered that it is possible to reconcile the maternity journey with studies. In fact, it is possible to reconcile motherhood with other activities, but for this to happen, some factors are necessary that can contribute to the permanence of these mothers in the labor market.
Contemporary educational perspective: Teacher success or failure?
Authors: Mello Cidnei Amaral de , Benites Maira Cristiane
Published: January 2024

This article brings a reflection on teacher training in the face of an interconnected society, where information is made immediately, reaching the most different community groups, directly and abruptly inducing School Education. During teacher training, most of the time they do not learn how to work with so many challenges, with uncertainty and the unexpected, which are consequences of current events, and often their professional function masked by situations that involve the student requires the teacher to act with multitasking. The cultural and family differences that are poured into the school end up inciting under the teaching work a veiled anovelling of situations that stand out from their primary attributions, that of teaching, which generates an excess of overload in the exercise of the profession and in addition to countless demands. The school community, in turn, seems to forget that the teaching work has the human being as an instrument, which makes the pedagogical act intricate, as it is essential to welcome several students in their entirety and not only in pedagogical issues, understanding that other issues such as emotional ones are directly linked to learning. We present here through a bibliographic review this analysis with a descriptive-analytical character, which involved collection, systematization of reports produced with this theme and it was observed such discrepancy and with a technological world, the teacher still needs to compete in turn gets sick, without realizing it and without having the necessary support to deal with so many adverse circumstances, where technology should be treated as its ally and a tool for diversification methodological, but it is causing difficulties in carrying out their hard and daily work.
Complicações pós-operatórias em cirurgias de apendicite: Estratégias de prevenção e gerenciamento
Authors: Magalhães Rodrigo Viana , Oliveira Gabriela Cruz de , Zanotto Filho Ricardo Luiz , Vassimon Marina Ali , Silva Neto Francisco Diogo da , Calçada Marcela Nunes , Nunes Adolfo José Lages , Rezek Isabela Ramos , Santos Maria Eduarda Andrade Trajano dos , Amaral Laura Vida Penafiel Diniz , Silva Ândrea de Toledo Molina da , Santana Lucas de Almeida , Novais Marcela Fernanda Santana
Published: January 2024

A introdução destaca a relevância das complicações pós-operatórias em cirurgias de apendicite e a necessidade de estratégias eficazes de prevenção e gerenciamento. Enfatiza-se o impacto dessas complicações na morbidade e na qualidade de vida dos pacientes submetidos a intervenções apendiculares.
Security Enhancement of SIP Protocol in VoIP Communication
Authors: Lema Hussein , Simba Fatuma , Mushi Joseph
Published: January 2024

In Voice over IP (VoIP) systems, calls are started, maintained, and ended using the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). One of the SIP flaws is the lack of enough data to validate users, and its contents can be changed to fake the Caller Identification (CID). Fake CID can be used by hackers to trick receivers and obtain valuable materials. Existing solutions have a number of faults, including the use of more network resources, the use of insufficient data to identify fake CID, and high call setup delay for caller and callee during the validation process. This work presents an algorithm to enhance SIP protocol security to mitigate the flaws of the previous solutions that are used to address CID spoofing. By using the Media Access Control (MAC) address, the algorithm can validate the CID and warn the callee for the fake CID. The algorithm was developed and tested by using Mininet, Python based open source OpenFlow (POX) controller, SIPp simulator, Linphone softphone, and freePBX. All faked CID were detected and receivers were alerted on the linphone screen. Session setup delay obtained are within the 15.1 ms to 27.3 ms, which are within the acceptable Quality of Service (QoS) ranges.
The Proportional Electoral Systems in the Western Balkans Countries: A Comparative Approach
Authors: Marku Alketa
Published: January 2024

Representative democracy is closely related to elections and voting. Electoral systems can influence not just the number of minority candidates elected but also how majority parties seek to appeal to or marginalize minority voters, and how inclusive candidate lists will be. Electoral systems can be defined and categorized concerning - How many representatives are elected from each constituency? Is the formula used a plurality, majority, or type of proportionality? What is the threshold for representation for parties and candidates? These elements determine the seats in the parliament and the winning parties. This paper does not aim to be an exhaustive one about the wide topic of electoral systems. It aims at presenting an overview of electoral systems in Western Balkans, focusing on the presentation of the main features of the proportional electoral systems in these countries. Proportional representation systems are applied in the countries under consideration, therefore analytical and comparative research will be the focus of the paper. From the short comparative analysis of this paper on the electoral systems in the countries of the Western Balkans, similarities and differences between them are observed. As a result, we will try to understand which of the criteria and formulas used provides better representation and governance for these countries.

 

Received: 25 September 2023 / Accepted: 26 October 2023 / Published: 23 November 2023
Democracy and Cultural Factors: The Case of Albania
Authors: Sadiku Blerina
Published: January 2024

In the context of democracy, the world is divided between nations who are thought to be democratic par excellence, while others embark on a challenging path to democracy. Albanians have sought for democracy since the fall of dictatorial regime in 1990. The pursuit of this ideal has been impaired by substantial governmental challenges in key areas of the country. Nowadays, concerns have arisen even in the most democratic countries, because of the discontent that exists among their citizens. In regions like the Balkans, a new term has emerged: “stabilitocracy”. This concept seeks to examine the complex reasons behind countries that appear to be democratic but struggle to fully embrace democratic principles. In these nations, the three fundamental pillars of democracy as the rule of law, human rights, free and fair elections, and fair representation by state authorities, remain vulnerable. However, in the Albanian context, these elements have remained unstable since the aftermath of the dictatorial regime. Scholars analyze the fact that democracy in a country is influenced by their culture and economic development. When either of those components fails to align with the democratic ideal, democracy will be at risk, or it will lead the ground for the creation of an alternative political regime. This study searches into Albania’s path towards democracy, with a focused exploration of the factors shaping this unique form of “democracy” that is emerging in the current context.

 

Received: 23 September 2023 / Accepted: 30 October 2023 / Published: 23 November 2023
Public Debt and Impact on the Economy: The Case of Albania
Authors: Hoda Natasha , Imeraj Juliana , Hoda Hysen
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this article is to highlight the effect of public debt on the economy, and whether high budget deficits constitute a real threat to the economy. In general, governments refer to debt in order to cover the budget deficit or to realize the promised objectives and programs. It is not right to say that this or that government performed well or bad, just by referring to the debt figures, but must seeing it in relation to GDP growth, so the continuous increase in debt from one year to year is not a problem if the rates of GDP growth are much higher than the growth rates of the public budget. The government should pay attention of maintaining the balance between the sustainable growth of consumption maximization with the positive public debt, under these conditions we cannot say that today's debt is tomorrow's tax as debt and GDP can grow simultaneously. The methodology of this study consists in using the secondary data method, referring to different authors, statistics of state institutions and as well as non-state organizations. The government has impact on the dynamics of the economy in addition to others through its budget deficit and debt policies. Albania has a public debt of about 80% of GDP (acording to the latest report of the European Commission), while the economy is growing at a low rate, the government must take action to reduce the percentage of public debt to GDP, and to do that government should tray to stabilized GDP growth than intendet to reduce the debt. This is mainly achieved by stimulating the priority sectors of the economy, as well as by increasing the percentage of the expenditure on innovation and encouraging new enterprises, giving importance to the startups as well. The stability of the fiscal system makes it possible among other things to achieve the debt objectives on the other hand the correct use of the debt leads to the efficiency of Public Finances as well as in the efficiency of the country's economy.

 

Received: 12 October 2023 / Accepted: 14 November 2023 / Published: 23 November 2023
Hip Fracture and Its Complications in Elderly: A Literature Review
Authors: Myderrizi Neritan
Published: January 2024

Hip fractures, a common injury among the elderly, are associated with a range of significant complications. This literature review provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, types of hip fractures, and their complications. These complications encompass high mortality rates, mobility and functional impairment, delirium, pressure ulcers, infections, and an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Surgical management and rehabilitation are critical components of treatment. Understanding the complexities of hip fractures and their associated complications is essential for healthcare professionals to improve patient care and outcomes in this population. Further research is needed to develop effective preventive and therapeutic strategies to minimize the impact of these fractures on individuals' lives.

 

Received: 14 October 2023 / Accepted: 16 November 2023 / Published: 23 November 2023
ANALISIS CFD PADA SAYAP MINI GLIDER DENGAN PENAMPANG LOW REYNOLD NUMBER AIRFOIL DAN FOLDED FLAT PLATE AIRFOIL
Authors: Dede Dahendi Dede , Yudhono Reo , Armelia Erissonia Arfie
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to make a very small unmanned aircraft as a teaching aid in aerospace engineering workshops, because of its very small size, this type of unmanned aircraft is abbreviated as Micro Air Vehicle, this MAV is only operated at low Reynolds numbers. MAV development research for smaller sizes continues to be carried out such as the Micro Glider. In this study, the author uses the Computational Fluid Dynamic method and the software used ANSYS Fluent and compares the existing DATCOM data, the author simulates the 4 types of airfoils into a wing object. The results of this study can be seen that based on the average deviation diff value that has been obtained in a population to determine the error from the comparison of the reference airfoil lift coefficient and its FFP by comparing the two methods, namely the IISHI airfoil reference geometry is 6.22% while the FFP is is 11.25% and the SD 7037 airfoil reference geometry is 3.71% while the FFP is 2.11%. Then for the comparison of the maximum lift to drag ratio values, it is obtained that the airfoil reference geometry (SD 7037) has a value of = 9.96 while the airfoil reference geometry (IISHI) has a value of = 8.81. In the Folded Flat Plate airfoil geometry (SD 7037) it has a value of = 7.61 while the Folded Flat Plate airfoil (IISHI) has a value of  = 7.37. Then for the visualization of fluid flow can be obtained, namely the results of visualization of fluid flow in several parts of the angle of view / plane of the wing geometry when the AoA is high, namely the root plane to the half wing plane. early, while the geometry of SD 7037 (airfoil reference) is not easy to occur early turbulence flow. Second, that in general the fluid flow pattern seen in the FFP airfoil geometry (FFP IISHI) has the most dominant turbulence flow pattern (very much/large) while the FFP airfoil geometry (FFP SD 7037) has very little/small turbulence flow pattern..
Phycocyanin alleviates alcohol-induced testicular injury in male Wistar rats
Authors: Boukari Oumayma , Ghoghbane Soumaya , Khemissi Wahid , Lassili Thalja , Tebourbi Olfa , Rhouma Khemais Ben , Sakly Mohsen , Hallegue Dorsaf
Published: January 2024

Objective: Given the noteworthy implications of alcohol consumption and its association with male infertility, there has been a notable focus on investigating natural alternatives to mitigate its adverse effects. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the potential protective effect of phycocyanin extract derived from the blue algae Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis against ethanol-induced oxidative stress, disturbances in testicular morphology, and alterations in sperm production.Methods: Male rats were divided into four groups (five rats each): the control group received a saline solution, the ethanol exposed group (EtOH) was subjected to intraperitoneal injections of 10 mL/kg of ethanol solution at a concentration of 38% (v/v), the phycocyanin alone treated group (P) received oral administration of phycocyanin at a dosage of 50 mg/kg, and the phycocyanin-cotreated group (PE) was given oral phycocyanin followed by ethanol injections. All treatments were administered over a period of 14 days.Results: Our findings demonstrated that ethanol exposure induced reproductive toxicity, characterized by reduced sperm production and viability, alterations in testicular weight and morphology, increased lipid peroxidation levels, and elevated oxidative enzyme activity. In addition, the ethanol-intoxicated group showed perturbations in serum biochemical parameters. However, the simultaneous exposure to ethanol and phycocyanin exhibited a counteractive effect against ethanol toxicity.Conclusion: The results showed that supplementation of phycocyanin prevented oxidative and testicular morphological damage-induced by ethanol and maintained normal sperm production, and viability.
Synthesis of Bio-based Polyol Via Epoxidation and Hydroxylation of Shea Butter Fats
Authors: Emeka-Chioke Eucharia Agborma , Udeozo Prisca Ifeoma , Nsude Okechukwu Paul , Uchechukwu Theresa Orieiji , Orie Kingsley John , Ogbobe Okoro
Published: January 2024

Polyols are mostly made from petroleum and other non-biodegradable fossil fuels, and as such, they are not environmentally benign. This study presents the process of making bio-based polyols from shea butter fats (SBF) by epoxidation and hydroxylation. Wet analysis, gas chromatography with flame-ionization detection (GC-FID), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were all used to characterize the bio-based polyols. The acid number (13.92 mg KOH/g), iodine value (19.54 mg I2/100 g), saponification value (218.03 mg KOH/g), and viscosity (107.98 poise) suggest a good quality of synthesized SBF-polyol. The FTIR analysis of SBF-polyol indicates the existence of specific vibrational frequencies: 3473 cm-1 for hydroxyl (OH) groups, 2921–2854 cm-1, and 2929–2858 cm-1 for carbon-hydrogen (C-H) and methylene (CH2) groups, respectively, and 1748 cm-1 for carbonyl (-C=O) groups. The major unsaturated fatty acids detected in SBF were oleic acid, with an estimation of 10.41%; linoleic acid and linolenic acid were reported at 0.34% and 1.67%, respectively; however, they were absent in SBF-polyol. According to this data, bio-based polyols can be synthesized using SBF and are suggested for the production of top-notch polyols.
Informe Cuba 2022
Authors:   Observatorio Cubano de Conflictos (OCC),   Observatorio Cubano de Derechos Humanos (OCDH),   Observatorio de Derechos Sociales de Cuba (ODSC),   Observatorio de Libertad Académica (OLA),   Observatorio Legislativo de Cuba (OLC),   Observatorio de envejecimiento, cuidados y derechos (Cuido60),   Food Monitor Program (FMP),   Observatorio de Derechos Culturales (ODC),   Observatorio de Derechos Electorales (ODE),   Observatorio de Género de Alas Tensas (OGAT)
Published: January 2024

Informe Cuba es el resultado de las investigaciones desarrolladas por los observatorios adscritos a la Red de Observatorios Independientes de Cuba. En esta primera edición se presentan los hallazgos y evaluaciones para el año 2022 en torno al estado de los derechos humanos en la Isla, circunscritos a las diferentes áreas de trabajo de estas instituciones de la sociedad civil. El informe busca compilar y brindar un panorama general acerca de lo detectado durante el 2022, en términos de la garantía de determinados derechos humanos y la situación de sectores poblacionales en particular.
Értékközvetítő szemléletű digitális tananyag fejlesztése
Authors: Lehel-Bérdi Alexandra Réka
Published: January 2024

A mai világ számos kérdést vet fel azzal kapcsolatban, hogy milyennek is kellene lennie a 21. századi iskolának,melyik forma, intézmény felelne meg legjobban diákoknak és tanároknak egyaránt. Számos reform – illetve alternatív pedagógia irányzat igyekezett megújítani a tradicionális oktatást. Közülük az egyik Zsolnai József volt, aki az 1980-as években dolgozta ki az Értékközvetítő és képességfejlesztő programot. A publikációban bemutatásra kerülnek az Értékközvetítő és képességfejlesztő program legmeghatározóbb elemei, valamint egy saját készítésű online tananyag, ami az Értékközvetítő és képességfejlesztő program alapján jött létre. A tananyag a 4. évfolyamra, azon belül pedig a német, mint idegennyelv tantárgyra lett kidolgozva, „Német ünnepek a tanév során” címmel. A munkaanyagot német nyelvtanárok oldották meg, töltötték ki, majd ezután mindnyájan értékelhették is egy kérdőív alapján. A reflexióban az ezekből levont következtetések lettek összegezve. Az online tananyag célja az volt, hogy az Értékközvetítő és képességfejlesztő program mentén megalkotott kurzus segítségével fejlesztve legyenek a 4. évfolyamos tanulók digitális és idegennyelvi kompetenciái, valamint a tanulók elkezdhessenek megismerkedni a digitális tanulás adta lehetőségekkel.
The Impact Of Work Discipline, Leadership Style, Teamwork On Employee Performance Through Satisfaction
Authors: Miftachul Mujib  , Fery Riyanto  , Almira Santi Samasta  , Mochammad Eric Suryakencana Wibowo  , Dinda Permata Putri
Published: January 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the direct and indirect influence of work discipline, leadership style, team collaboration on employee performance through job satisfaction. The motorbike taxis for this research are the State Electricity Company (PLN) Persero Distribution of Central Java and DIY. The population of this research is all PLN employees distribution in Central Java and DIY, totaling 140 employees. The sampling technique used in this research was the census sampling technique which obtained 115 samples. Research data was obtained from questionnaires distributed to respondents. The research method is quantitative using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) using AMOS version 26 software. The research results show that work discipline, collaboration time has a direct effect on employee performance, while leadership style has no direct effect on employee performance. The results further show that work discipline and collaboration time have an indirect effect on employee performance through job satisfaction, whereas leadership style has an indirect effect on employee performance through job satisfaction.
Pengaruh Investment Opportunity Set, Return On Asset dan Kepemilikan, Manajerial terhadap Kebijakan Dividen dengan Likuiditas sebagai, Variabel Moderasi:
Authors: Nanda Putri Mawarda  , Desi Ika  , Liza Novietta
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of Investment, Opportunity Set, Return On Asset and Ownership Managerial against Policy, Dividend, with Liquidity as Variable  Moderation on manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2021. The population in this study is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2021. This research is a type of associative research. The number of samples in this study amounted to 36 companies from 216 populations during the 5th consecutive year of observations so the total sample was 180 observational data. The analysis technique used is Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). In this case researchers used residual testing methods. Data collection techniques are using literature studies and documentation through the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange, namely www.idx.co.id. The results showed that Investment Opportunit Set (IOS) had a positive but not significant effect on Dividend Policy (DPR), Return On Assets (ROA) had a negative and insignificant effect on Dividend Policy (DPR), Managerial Ownership (KM) had a negative and insignificant effect on Dividend Policy (DPR), Liquidity (CR) had a negative and insignificant effect on Dividend Policy (DPR), Liquidity (CR) cannot moderate the effect of Investment Opportunity Set (IOS) on Dividend Policy (DPR), Liquidity (CR) cannot moderate the effect of Return On Asset (ROA) on Dividend Policy (DPR), Liquidity (CR) cannot moderate the effect of Managerial Ownership (KM) on Dividend Policy (DPR) in Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2021 Period.
Unravelling Student Learning: Exploring Nonlinear Dynamics in Science Education
Authors:   East Carolina University, Neurocognition Science Laboratory, Rodrigues Humberto ,   USA, Molina-Fernandez2 Antonio Jesús ,   Department of Social, Work and Differential Psychology; Faculty of Psychology; Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain, Lamb Richard ,   University of Georgia, USA, Choi Ikeseon ,   Emery University, USA, Owens Tosha ,   East Carolina University, Neurocognition Science Laboratory; USA
Published: January 2024

Abstract Background: Traditional education research often relies on static linear approaches to measure dynamic systems involved in student information processing, overlooking the complexity of learning. Emerging research in related fields acknowledges the highly dynamic and nonlinear nature of cognitive states and information processing. Current educational research methods, predominantly based on quantitative and qualitative "snapshot" examinations, inadequately capture the dynamic and nonlinear aspects of cognitive processing during learning. Objective: This study aims to explore nonlinear dynamics as a means to describe and understand student learning processes. Methods: This study analyzed actions of 158,000 high school students in science-based immersive video games, specifically focusing on task completion within a virtual setting. Students aged 14-18, enrolled in Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics programs, participated. Tasks, resembling Piagetian tasks, centered on volume conservation within a chemistry classroom context, employing the Student Task and Cognition Model (STAC-M) to emphasize computational cognition modeling. Results: The study tracked alterations in cognitive activations during information processing using derivatives, modeled through parameters from the authors' cognitive dataset. Employing the STAC-M model, achaotic attractors depicted convergence and sensitivity to initial conditions, reflecting cognitive associations and stability. Random data lacked the observed dynamic properties found in cognitive data, while bifurcation plots illustrated transitions from stability to chaos in cognitive processing pathways, highlighting the system's intricate nature. Conclusion: Modern science education explores beyond conventional assessments, acknowledging teaching methods' impact on students' cognitive processing. Achaotic attractors depict shifts from stable to unstable mental activities, highlighting the potential for diverse teaching approaches to minimize misconceptions and enable quicker transitions to responsive, stable learning states, aligning with educational objectives. Keyword: Cognition, Nonlinear Dynamics, Student Learning, Science Education.
Analisis Performa Interkoneksi PLTS Pada Sistem Kelistrikan 20 kV Lombok Nusa Tenggara Barat
Authors: B Sulistiawati Irrine , Made Wartana I , Setiawan Cholis
Published: January 2024

Panjang saluran distribusi tenaga listrik mempengaruhi profil tegangan dan rugi rugi daya sistem. Distributed Generation (DG) kapasitas kecil dan tegangan nominal rendah menjadi salah satu alternatif dalam membangkitkan energi listrik yang dapat meningkatkan profil tegangan dan mereduksi rugi rugi daya sistem akibat panjang saluran distribusi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan performa sistem akibat interkoneksi DG jenis pembangkit energi surya (PLTS-DG) pada saluran distribusi yang dipresentasikan sebagai peningkatan profil tegangan sekaligus penurunan rugi rugi daya. Uji simulasi dilakukan pada sistem uji IEEE 14-bus dan pada sistem kelistrikan 20 kV Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) yang terhubung DG menggunakan software ETAP Power Station Dengan studi aliran daya menggunakan metode Newton Raphson, performa sistem uji pada kondisi basecase dan sesudah pemasangan DG. Profil tegangan dan rugi rugi daya sistem yang mempresentasikan performa akan diamati dari hasil simulasi tersebut. Hasil simulasi menunjukkan bahwa pemasangan PLTS-DG pada bus 90 di akhir penyulang Sheraton dapat memperbaiki profil tegangan menjadi 0,9552 p.u memenuhi batas margin yang diizinkan. Sedangkan rugi rugi daya total sistem dapat direduksi dari 3,278 MW dan 19,364 MVar menjadi 3,245 MW dan 19,292  MVar.
Optimasi Kontrol Suhu Tungku Pemanas Menggunakan Metode Firefly Algorithm (FA)
Authors: Rizal Anas Febrian , Ajiatmo Dwi , Nurohmah Hidayatul , Ali Machrus
Published: January 2024

A furnace is a piece of equipment used to heat or change shape. Process control is becoming increasingly important in industry, as a consequence of global competition. Year after year, furnaces have progressed in both industrial processes and equipment. The tuning process ensures that system performance meets operating objectives. Intelligent control based on Artificial Intelligent (AI) has developed a lot to improve conventional control to control voltage loads and is always under constant variable assessment. The research results show that the best optimization method is produced by the PID-FA method which produces overshoot = 0.0721, undershoot 0.0081, and settling time at 30.4283 seconds. The PID-FA method produces better performance, according to the desired settings, so that fuel use can have a high level of efficiency
La lectura literaria en sexto año básico: una revisión de los objetivos de aprendizaje de la asignatura de Lenguaje y Comunicación
Authors: Carrillo Vera Carmen Lucía
Published: January 2024

Este artículo muestra los resultados del análisis del currículum de sexto año básico de la asignatura Lenguaje y Comunicación mediante los marcos teóricos de la educación literaria. Para ello, se examinaron los objetivos de aprendizaje establecidos para el eje de lectura, teniendo en cuenta las diez dimensiones del saber literario planteadas por Martina Fittipaldi (2013). Se trata de un estudio cualitativo que surge de los planteamientos de la Didáctica de la Lengua y la Literatura. La relevancia de este estudio está estrechamente relacionada con la importancia socioeducativa de la formación lectora, siendo la escuela uno de los lugares destinados por su desarrollo. El análisis de las formas en que se lleva a cabo la educación literaria mediante la lectura en los objetivos de aprendizaje contribuye, por una parte, a comprender la idea formativa y abordaje en relación con la lectura literaria prescrita en la propuesta curricular chilena, y, por otra, a establecer las relaciones entre los modos de adquisición de hábitos y pautas de lectura en el estudiantado en relación con los aprendizajes necesarios para una educación literaria. Los hallazgos obtenidos evidenciaron que, los objetivos de aprendizaje de lectura -aunque se relacionen con la educación literaria- se enfocan en la exploración del significado del texto, la interpretación del lenguaje literario y en la adquisición de habilidades de comprensión lectora, tales como localizar, interpretar, relacionar y reflexionar, predominando las modalidades de lectura más relacionadas con la decodificación y comprensión. Esto indica una carencia de experiencias de lectura dialogadas, interpretativas y críticas, así como también de aprendizaje de temas, como la producción cultural y material de la literatura.
Relación entre personalidad resistente y estrés académico en estudiantes universitarios de humanidades e ingeniería
Authors: Majluf Irustat Natalia , Handal Asbún Mirta W. , Schulmeyer Marion K.
Published: January 2024

En este estudio se investigó la relación entre la personalidad resistente y el estrés académico en una muestra de 353 estudiantes universitarios de Humanidades e Ingeniería en Bolivia. Se partió del supuesto de que los estudiantes de ingeniería presentaban una mayor personalidad resistente que los de humanidades. La investigación fue de naturaleza cuantitativa y transversal, con un diseño descriptivo-correlacional. La medición de la personalidad resistente se realizó mediante la Escala de Personalidad Resistente, mientras que la evaluación del estrés académico se llevó a cabo mediante el cuestionario SISCO de estrés académico. Los resultados revelaron relaciones significativas entre la personalidad resistente y el estrés académico en estudiantes de ambas áreas de estudio.  Específicamente, se encontraron correlaciones entre la personalidad resistente y el estrés académico en las dimensiones de control y estrategias de afrontamiento, compromiso y estrategias de afrontamiento, así como la frecuencia de estrés con estrategias de afrontamiento y reacción a estímulos. En conclusión, este estudio aporta evidencia sobre la conexión entre la personalidad resistente y el estrés académico en estudiantes de humanidades e ingeniería, resaltando la importancia de considerar la capacidad de afrontamiento y control emocional en el contexto académico.
IMPACT OF OIL PRICE VOLATILITY AND TRADE OPENNESS ON A GROWING ECONOMY
Authors: Maji Ibrahim Kabiru , Danjuma Yusha’u Rabi’u
Published: January 2024

This study investigates the interplay between oil price volatility, economic growth, and openness using data spanning from 1980 to 2020. Bound cointegration and regression methods were employed to analyze both short and long-term effects. The results indicate that in the short run, oil price volatility negatively impacts economic growth. However, as the economy becomes more resilient over time, oil price volatility begins to have a positive effect on economic growth in the long run. Additionally, trade openness is found to have a positive and significant impact on economic growth in the short term. Nevertheless, the influence of trade openness and exchange rates on long-term economic growth is statistically weaker. This suggests that the adverse impact of oil price volatility is more pronounced in the short run and diminishes over the long term. Consequently, policymakers should focus on managing exchange rates and leveraging comparative trade advantages to promote economic growth.
O segredo da morta:
Authors: Trindade João Ngola
Published: January 2024

Neste artigo, o autor aborda, inicialmente, e de forma sucinta, o romance africano, focando-se, de seguida, no seu surgimento em Angola, assinalado com a publicação, em 1934, de O Segredo da morta, de António de Assis Júnior. A análise da obra chama atenção para o fato de a mesma ter sido apresentada ao concurso de literatura colonial portuguesa, organizado pela Agência Geral das Colónias, e para a sua apropriação pela literatura angolana. O quadro teórico é suportado pelo artigo de Wole Soyinka e, sobretudo, pelos ensaios de Mário Pinto de Andrade, principal teórico das literaturas africanas de língua portuguesa.
The Emotions and Advice in Virtual Assistants: A Dual Study on Emotion Validation and Agent Suggestions in a Gaming Scenario
Authors: Paradeda Raul , Alves Álisson , Torres Daniel , Lima Althierfson
Published: January 2024

In an era where virtual assistants play an increasingly prominent role in our daily lives, this study explores the implications of their advice. We investigate the interplay between trust and virtual agents’ emotional expressions, delving into a critical aspect of human-technology interaction. Conducted through a comprehensive study comprising two interconnected phases, our research examines the dynamics between virtual agents and human decision-making. The first phase involves developing and validating a virtual robotic agent capable of conveying a spectrum of emotions. Through this, gender-based differences in emotional cue perception are disclosed, shedding light on how men and women interpret these cues differently. The second phase employs an interactive memory game, where the virtual agent operates in varied emotional states. Participants’ trust levels and perceptions are meticulously evaluated in different scenarios, ranging from accurate to erroneous agent cues. Our findings elucidate the impact of the agent’s emotional expressions on participants’ perceptions, illustrating how trust is intricately influenced by both the task at hand and the agent’s behavior. This research contributes to understanding the relationship between virtual assistants and human decision-making, emphasizing the necessity of designing more engaging and interactive virtual agents. These insights prepare future research for crafting more effective virtual assistants, fostering increased user trust and engagement.
Prática do Pensamento Computacional e da Aprendizagem Criativa na Língua Inglesa utilizando o Scratch: uma sequência didática
Authors: Silva Reinildo Souza da , Pereira Claudia Pinto
Published: January 2024

É crescente o número de iniciativas de Pensamento Computacional (PC) na escola em diversos países. Entretanto, o Brasil ainda carece de ações que implementem tal prática. No país, foi criada uma Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) que visa assegurar o direito de aprender um conjunto fundamental de conhecimentos e habilidades comuns. O documento define as principais diretrizes da educação básica, visando promover o desenvolvimento dos alunos de forma igualitária. Dentre as habilidades, estão a programação e a Língua Inglesa, que podem ser uma alternativa para a prática do PC. Este trabalho apresenta uma sequência didática de aulas de programação em Inglês, com Scratch, para estudantes do Ensino Fundamental I, aplicando a metodologia de Ensino de Segunda Língua Baseado em Conteúdo junto com elementos da Aprendizagem Criativa. Este design de experimento foi resgatado dos planos de aula de 2018, que foram reestruturados e reclassificados de acordo com a Taxonomia de Bloom revisada, para a proposição de uma sequência didática. A partir dela e de sua reestruturação, foi possível analisar a evolução dos níveis hierárquicos do domínio cognitivo e da complexidade dos projetos desenvolvidos, além de mostrar que é possível praticar uma segunda língua ou qualquer outro conteúdo enquanto se aprende programação. Também foi possível experimentar um projeto livre, com estudantes do quarto ano, utilizando o Scratch na perspectiva da Aprendizagem Criativa. Neste experimento piloto, observou-se que, quando os estudantes têm a oportunidade de fazer algo de interesse próprio, com paixão e em equipe, eles ficam mais engajados na criação do projeto e alcançam níveis diferentes da aprendizagem criativa, por vezes até maior do que desenvolveriam em um projeto pré-definido pelo professor.
How Plato Writes
Authors: Migliori Maurizio
Published: January 2024

The difficulties in interpreting Plato depend on a misunderstanding of his writing technique. To overcome them, this study focuses on his technique, based on a laborious game, by which he prompts the reader to take action in response to his provocations and to his use of Socratic maieutics: it produces the sequence of dialogues as a great protreptic. Understanding his use of this technique allows us to grasp his uni-multiple vision of reality. Maurizio Migliori, former professor of History of Philosophy at the University of Macerata (Italy) and member of the International Plato Society, was a specialist on Plato to whom he dedicated numerous books and over 100 articles, in international journals and books.
Oncopediatric palliative care
Authors: Forteza Sáez Mariuska , del Carmen Llantà Marìa
Published: January 2024

Palliative Care in children and adolescents with cancer has become a great challenge in current times, not only because of the mortality and morbidity statistics, but also because of the great experience of suffering that it can lead to for patients, their parents and relatives, as well as for the staff that provide health services. The adequate preparation for professional performance within the framework of a humanized medicine constitutes a challenge; Lack of competencies are recognized for their intervention by the work teams. The objectives of this chapter are to describe some barriers and challenges of this care in Latin American countries, as well as to frame the main functions and areas of intervention with the aim of minimizing experiences of suffering, adequate control of symptoms, and preserving or potentiating Health-Related Quality of Life from a bioethical approach.
Nitrogen Fixation by Rhizobacterial Nif Mechanism: An Advanced Genetic Perspective
Authors: Idris Usman Nazeef , Muazu Wali Muazzam
Published: January 2024

The global population’s rising nutritional needs pose a challenge, demanding a 70% boost in agricultural efficiency to feed 10 billion people by 2050. This task is complicated by limited arable land and the imperative to reduce agrochemical usage. To overcome this, harnessing rhizobacteria and comprehending nif gene mechanisms to enhance nitrogen fixation is crucial. Nif genes encode enzymes, converting atmospheric nitrogen into vital ammonia found in diverse prokaryotes. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, categorized as autogenous, symbiotic, and combined, collaborate with plants or independently fix nitrogen. Nitrogenase enzymes, represented by Mo, V, and Fe forms, enable this conversion. Nif operons, like nifRLA, nifHDK, nifENB, nifJ, nifUSVM, and nifWF, are pivotal in nitrogen fixation, synthesizing components, and regulating enzymes. Biotech advancements, like 2A peptides and gene manipulation, show promise in boosting crop yields. Translating rhizobacterial nitrogen fixation to cereals could revolutionize agriculture and global food security.
Application of Ant Colony Optimization in Water Resource Management
Authors: Abdelaziz Ramadan
Published: January 2024

The use of optimization techniques in water resource management has received increasing attention in the past few decades. The main objective of optimization in water resource management is to maximize the use of the available resources while minimizing the negative impacts on the environment. Two main approaches are widely used in optimization, including global and local optimization. The main aim of the chapter is to explore the application of the Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm in water resource management. It is a flexible and powerful tool that can handle various types of hydrological models. The chapter will use different performance measures and case studies to comprehensively compare these techniques in water resource management. The results will be valuable for practitioners in choosing the appropriate optimization technique for their specific application.
Advancements in Gene Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from CRISPR Cas9 Mediated Gene Editing and Insulin Production
Authors: Venkatraman Sairam , S. Tharun Srinivasan , Pavithra Ashok , Amala Reddy
Published: January 2024

This literature presents a comprehensive overview of the application of CRISPR-based gene editing technology in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM). The introduction highlights the significance of DM as one of the oldest human diseases and the need for effective control to prevent potential consequences. It emphasizes the limitations of conventional medications for hyperglycemia and the challenges in achieving optimal glucose concentrations and minimizing long-term consequences. The abstract then delves into the advancements in CRISPR technology, discussing various delivery methods for the CRISPR-Cas complex, including non-viral vectors, viral vectors, and nanocarriers. The use of CRISPR-Cpf1 as an alternative to Cas9 is explored, highlighting its advantages and functionality. The abstract further explores the potential of CRISPR gene therapy and nanocarriers in treating DM, particularly targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome and downregulating the DPP-4 enzyme. Liposomal particles and lecithin nano-liposomal particles are discussed as efficient delivery systems for CRISPR/Cas9, with potential applications in T2DM treatment. The role of islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) in T2DM and its study using CRISPR Cas9-based gene editing technology is also presented. Overall, this abstract provides a comprehensive overview of the current advancements and potential applications of CRISPR technology in the treatment of DM.
Perspective Chapter: Hardware Technologies for Gait Restoration
Authors: V. Lyadov Konstantin , S. Koneva Elizaveta , V. Dereviashkina Galina , G. Polushkin Vitaly
Published: January 2024

This chapter summarizes current status and perspectives in hardware technologies for medical rehabilitation. The chapter’s first part describes the long journey from basic rehabilitation technologies toward modern robotic devices for gait restoration. The second part of the chapter revolves around a context-based use of hardware techniques: their connection with rehabilitation goals, International Classification of Functioning (ICF) coding, rationale for use, and combinations with other treatment modalities. This part summarizes the opportunities of modern hardware gait and highlights their limitations, both clinical and organizational. The third part revolves around available evidence-based data on the comparative effectiveness of rehabilitation technologies in different clinical scenarios. The final subchapter describes the state-of-the-art hardware restoration techniques, including implanted electrodes, exoskeletons etc., as well as gives an outlook toward the challenges faced with researchers and healthcare professionals.
Arundhati Roy in Thai : compromising the linguistic hybridity in translation
Authors: Phanthaphoommee Narongdej
Published: January 2024

The article examines the Thai translations of Arundhati Roy's novels, The God of Small Things and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, which feature linguistic hybridity that addresses the complex, intermingling realities of the former colonized space. Using Klinger's (2015) concepts of symbolic and iconic hybridity to explain the motivation behind the use of non-standard language in Roy's postcolonial novels and their Thai translations, this article argues that the Thai versions fell short of retaining a reasonable degree of linguistic hybridity because the translator chose a compromising method of making Roy's novels more understandable to Thai readers. By compromising, the translator used a specific method of transliterating Pali-Sanskrit etymological terms, a cushioning strategy, and footnotes. The translations appear to contradict the author's viewpoint on the dynamics of core and periphery languages. Multicultural expressions that are meant to symbolically represent different levels of power in the real world are ignored, thereby failing to convey Roy's intention of defying former colonial monolingual practice and breaking free from such a legacy.