bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASSESSING POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS FROM EARTHQUAKES IN THE HISTORICAL PENINSULA IN ISTANBUL USING 3D MODELLING
Authors: de Vries J. , Atun F. , Koeva M. N.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The increased number of city networks such as 100 Resilient Cities, proves the importance of making cities disaster resilient. The major difficulty on this trajectory is the interrelated components in urban systems that influence each other and increase uncertainty in the risk assessment and management. This study analyses the potential disruptions that impact traffic control with the help of multi-hazard risk assessment for the historical peninsula of the city of Istanbul. 3D model is created for the visualisation of disaster risk to support the communication of the causes of such potential disruptions. The additive normalization indicator-based approach is used to assess the socioeconomic, road and systemic vulnerability and risk. Besides, the EMS-98 Macroseismic method is applied to determine the building vulnerability and damage grades. The results show that the socioeconomic vulnerability is high to very high which is likely to contribute to traffic congestions and communication issues. In addition, most of the buildings are expected to be ‘very heavily damaged’. So, while roads have low risk to damage, there is high risk for road blockages in the narrow streets of the case study area. The application of 3D models improves the recognition of buildings and the identification of the causes of road blockages.
A MULTI-CRITERIA GIS BASED ANALYTICAL HIERARCHICAL APPROACH FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC FARM SITE SELECTION IN THE KOLKATA METROPOLITAN AREA, INDIA
Authors: Bhanja R. , Roychowdhury K.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. A smart solar city ensures smart energy resilient future, low emissions and sustainable development of cities through networked infrastructure. This study aims to determine suitable locations for solar farm development in Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA), India, which may help the decision makers to plan resource allocation for smart renewable energy development efficiently. Numerous criteria were considered while simulating the model, including solar irradiation, distance from power substation, distance from major roads, land cover distribution, mainly canals, vacant land, urban green zones, and agricultural land. Built-up residential spaces and protected zones were however, no considered. The analysis suggests that wetlands, canals, and a major portion of open vacant land in the outskirts of the KMA are most suitable for investment in solar photovoltaics infrastructure. The present study covers different aspects of solar city planning to determine the suitable locations, which when accompanied by careful onsite investigation and meticulous planning will help decision makers and planners to design an efficient solar energy plan for the deployment of necessary infrastructure and technologies in cities.
TESTING GROUND CONDITIONS FOR EFFECTIVE BURIED SENSOR WIRELESS LORAWAN SIGNAL TRANSMISSION
Authors: Lai Y. , Lin J. , Zhang Z. , Zhu H. , Narsilio G. , Tomko M. , Jowett K.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Long-range, low-power, wide-area network modulation technique (LoRa) is already used in a variety of fields, such as agriculture and healthcare, to reliably transmit a small amount of data above ground. Research measuring the reliability and signal strength of LoRa devices underground, however, is rare. The purpose of this study is to test the signal strength from LoRa devices in a variety of shallow-depth, underground conditions. The experiments are divided into two parts. The first experiment tries to determine the relationship between signal strength and device depth underground. The second experiment tries to determine the relationship between signal strength and soil moisture content. The experimental results are compared with the Modified-Friis model and CRIM-Fresnel model. The results show a decreasing trend in signal strength with increasing depth. The signal strength of LoRa devices in clay is weaker than in sand. However, soil moisture experiments demonstrate that as the soil moisture in sand increases the signal strengthens. In clay, as the soil moisture increases the signal weakens.
Understanding wind-driven melt of patchy snow cover
Authors: van der Valk Luuk D. , Teuling Adriaan J. , Girod Luc , Pirk Norbert , Stoffer Robin , van Heerwaarden Chiel C.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The representation of snow processes in most large-scale hydrological and climate models is known to introduce considerable uncertainty into the predictions and projections of water availability. During the critical snowmelt period, the main challenge in snow modeling is that net radiation is spatially highly variable for a patchy snow cover, resulting in large horizontal differences in temperatures and heat fluxes. When a wind blows over such a system, these differences can drive advection of sensible and latent heat from the snow-free areas to the snow patches, potentially enhancing the melt rates at the leading edge and increasing the variability of subgrid melt rates. To get more insight into these processes, we examine the melt along the upwind and downwind edges of a 50 m long snow patch in the Finseelvi catchment, Norway, and try to explain the observed behavior with idealized simulations of heat fluxes and air movement over patchy snow. The melt of the snow patch was monitored from 11 June until 15 June 2019 by making use of height maps obtained through the photogrammetric structure-from-motion principle. A vertical melt of 23 ± 2.0 cm was observed at the upwind edge over the course of the field campaign, whereas the downwind edge melted only 3 ± 0.4 cm. When comparing this with meteorological measurements, we estimate the turbulent heat fluxes to be responsible for 60 % to 80 % of the upwind melt, of which a significant part is caused by the latent heat flux. The melt at the downwind edge approximately matches the melt occurring due to net radiation. To better understand the dominant processes, we represented this behavior in idealized direct numerical simulations, which are based on the measurements on a single snow patch by Harder et al. (2017) and resemble a flat, patchy snow cover with typical snow patch sizes of 15, 30, and 60 m. Using these simulations, we found that the reduction of the vertical temperature gradient over the snow patch was the main cause of the reductions in vertical sensible heat flux over distance from the leading edge, independent of the typical snow patch size. Moreover, we observed that the sensible heat fluxes at the leading edge and the decay over distance were independent of snow patch size as well, which resulted in a 15 % and 25 % reduction in average snowmelt for, respectively, a doubling and quadrupling of the typical snow patch size. These findings lay out pathways to include the effect of highly variable turbulent heat fluxes based on the typical snow patch size in large-scale hydrological and climate models to improve snowmelt modeling.
Penyelenggaraan Pendidikan Islam pada Masa Pra Kolonialisme
Authors: Dwianto Ari , Hidayati Murtafiah Nurul
Published: October 2022

Sejarah pendidikan Islam di Indonesia tidak lepas dari keterkaitan masuknya kerajaan-kerajaan islam di tanah air. Islam masuk di Indonesia terbilang unik dan berbeda dengan masuknya islam di negara lainnya. Masuknya islam di Indonesia dibawa melalui jalur perdagangan dan dakwah para mubaligh, sedangkan di daerah atau negara lain islam masuk dengan cara penaklukan terlebih dahulu sebagaimana negara Irak, Iran, Mesir, Afrika Utara dan Andalusia. Sejak permulaan perkembangan islam di Indonesia, pendidikan memiliki peranan utama bagi masyarakat disamping karena pentingnya pendidikan,  kepentingan penyiaran islam melalui pendidikan dilakukan guna mendorong masyarakat dalam pelaksanaan pengajaran islam meskipun dalam sistem pendidikan yang masih sederhana. Pendidikan saat itu  masih dilakukan di masjid, musholla, surau dan rumah-rumah ulama dengan model pengajaran Halaqoh. Artikel ini membahas tentang penyelenggaraan pendidikan islam masa pra kolonialisme yang terbagi dalam beberapa bahasan yaitu; Pendidikan Islam masa kerajaan Islam Aceh, Pendidikan Islam pada masa kerajaan Islam di Jawa, Pendidikan Islam pada Masa Kerajaan Islam di Kalimantan, Pendidikan Islam pada masa kerajaan di Sulawesi dan pendidikan Islam pada masa Organisasi Wali Sembilan (wali songo).
GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT ON ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA: THE IMPACT ON URBAN MOBILITY
Authors:   Federal University of Technology, Nigeria, Olorunfemi Samuel Oluwaseyi , Akanmu Ayobami Ademola ,   Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Nigeria, Salisu Umar Obafemi ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria
Published: October 2022

Road infrastructure has been identified as a major factor for sustaining urban mobility and requires constant investment in the form of budgetary allocation for construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance. To this end, the study assesses government investment in road infrastructure in Kogi State, Nigeria and how it impacts urban mobility. The study adopted a mixed-method research design and deployed a questionnaire survey to elicit information from randomly selected 1,215 household heads. Also, data on the state’s budgetary allocation and road infrastructure expenditure from 2008–2018 were sourced. Findings shown that the year 2015 received the highest budgetary allocation for road infrastructure and there is a statistically significant trend difference in the development of road infrastructure in the area. The results revealed that the annual road infrastructure expenditure has a statistical influence on the state’s general sectoral budget (F𝟏𝟏𝟗𝟗 92.776, p=0.000<0.05). Meanwhile, residents’ perception analysis revealed that government investment on road infrastructure is fairly impactful in Adavi, Okene, Dekina, Ajaokuta, and Lokoja, somewhat impactful in Ankpa and Kabba-Bunu, and no impact was felt in Mopa-Amuro and Bassa-Oguma communities. The study recommends giving more priority and increasing budgetary allocations for road infrastructure towards improving urban mobility and logistics functions in the state.
CURRENT STATE OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Authors:   Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, Lica Teodora-Valentina
Published: October 2022

This paper presents different methods of measuring performance, including the traditional method, investor indicators, the ”balanced scorecard” method, the non-financial indicators method, the performance method, the stock market performance and the forecast performance. In order to compare the results of different companies in a particular sector of activity, there are benchmarks of the sector over a certain period of time, but they should contain much more data. The development of an unanimously accepted software program for calculating and comparing the financial performance of companies in a certain sector of activity, but also for examining and establishing the similarities and differences of performance of the companies in different countries would be very helpful for both financial planning of commercial companies as well as for the economic-strategic planning of the nations.
PUPILS ATTITUDE TOWARDS DIDACTIC CAREER
Authors:   Moldova State University, Savva Marianna
Published: October 2022

In this article we present the results of a stage within a pedagogical experiment on improving the attitude of high school students towards the teaching career. Being a fairly current topic, but also quite complicated, based on the fact that it is a long process and it is difficult in a short period of time to form positive attitudes towards an activity, but this is not impossible. The attitude of the pupils towards the teaching career can be different, depending on many factors, from which its external manifestation in the form of opinion or actions, can be unstable and be different from each other. We assume that capitalizing on a model of guiding pupils in the teaching career would have a positive impact on the level of attitude of pupils towards the teaching profession. In this regard, in this article we mention the tools that have been applied in this regard, and have demonstrated their effectiveness with positive comparative values.
THE URGENCY OF CRIMINALIZATION OF BRIBERY IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AS A CRIMINAL ACTION OF CORRUPTION IN THE CORRUPTION LAW
Authors:   Brawijaya University, Indonesia, Resmen  , Madjid Abdul ,   Brawijaya University, Indonesia, Sulistyo Faidzin ,   Brawijaya University, Indonesia, Dewantara Reka ,   Brawijaya University, Indonesia
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine the philosophical basis, the urgency of regulating bribery as a criminal act of corruption and reformulating the regulation of bribery as a criminal act of corruption in the future. This study applies normative legal research, using a normative juridical approach, using analysis techniques of legal materials obtained from research, examined, to be compiled systematically and presented in descriptive sentences. The results of the study indicate that the cause of the weakness of the corruption law is due to the absence of norms (vague of norms) from the perpetrators of corruption crimes committed other than the government. That every private actor in committing a criminal act of corruption is required to have joint participation with state officials (state apparatus), other than that it is not a criminal act of corruption, even though the consequences of that act have caused state financial losses or very large state economic losses. This study focuses on legal subjects, legal acts and criminal sanctions (penal) which are more open in order to achieve fair legal certainty against bribery by private to private actors, thus there is a need for new regulatory arrangements regarding private to private bribery. as a criminal act of corruption in Indonesia.
Analysis of a Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)
Authors: Pocstar Moldir
Published: October 2022

This is a pilot study written prior to undertaking a doctoral dissertation on the state of female leadership in Kazakhstan. The paper analyses variables from the Survey of Adult Skills of the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). The data for PIAAC was collected in 2017 in Kazakhstan. The author of this study used publicly available databases. This study aims to understand who occupies leadership positions in Kazakhstan and what variables influence the people who become leaders. Statistical tests were conducted to estimate how gender, skills, level of education, and family background influence leadership. Research results indicate that instead of gender, literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills are important for leadership. The country’s statistics show that in comparison to other occupations, the number of female leaders is relatively high in the education sector. Therefore, the results of this pilot study are being expanded into more detailed and substantial doctoral research, analysing factors that influence female leadership in the higher education of Kazakhstan. This empirical research adds findings to existing data of the Central Asian context, particularly in gender studies and leadership fields.
A TEXT BOOK ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS (Teacher Education, Research & Quality in Education)
Authors:   RAJESH.E is Assistant Professor in Special Education at School of Behavioural Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, E Rajesh. , SUMATHI Dr. N. ,   Assistant Professor, Department of English and other Foreign Languages, College of Science and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram, Chennai, SINGH Dr. BECHAN ,   Dr. Bechan Singh is presently working as an Assistant Professor in School of Education, MATS University, Raipur., N Dr. SAMREEN. ,   Dr. SAMREEN. N is working as clinical psychologist in the psychiatry department at Government Medical College, Rajouri, Jammu, J&K UT
Published: October 2022

By Rajesh.E Dr. N. SUMATHI Dr. BECHAN SINGH Dr. SAMREEN. N
Capítulo 3. La importancia de la información en la época de la desinformación. Fomentar el espíritu crítico de los alumnos
Authors: Martín García Teresa , Marcos Ramos María
Published: October 2022

La  sobreexposición a los mensajes mediáticos es cada vez más intensa y es necesario diseñar políticas educativas centradas en la alfabetización mediática, que contribuyan al desarrollo de espectadores conscientes, críticos y activos.  En este capítulo se presentan algunas propuestas para trabajar la alfabetización mediática en la Universidad desde el trabajo colaborativo e interdisciplinar.
Palabras clave: alfabetización mediática, información, desinformación, universidad, innovación educativa.
Stylistic way of Chisinau archtecture from the end of the XIX to the beginning of XX centuries
Authors: URSACHI Rodica
Published: October 2022

The evolution of the architecture of Chisinau from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century was conditioned by different historical, political, economic factors, etc., which imposed a certain stylistic typology of eclectic nature. The conceptual-stylistic and typological character of the architectural monuments in Chisinau was determined by the regulations imposed by the new authorities based on the observance of urban projects specific to the Russian Empire, the preferences and aesthetic taste of architects and, to some extent, the wishes of sponsors. The conceptual-decorative aesthetics of the buildings generally reflect the synthesis of two basic styles, interpreted in a rich variation of plastic forms – neoclassicism and the modern style. During that period, several architects with training in the field and extensive knowledge in “historical” architecture were active. The architects who have left their mark on the image of Chisinau are: Alexandru Bernardazzi, Henrich von Lonsky, Mitrofan Elladi, Vladimir Țiganco, Alexei Sciusev and others. Among the buildings made in a “classical” language can be named: the the Girls’ Gymnasium of Bessarabian Zemstvo, Rascanu-Derojinschi House, etc. The modern stylistic peculiarities are visible in the City Duma Building, the Girls’ Gymnasium “Princess Natalia Dadiani”, Vladimir Herța’s House, etc., which are characterized by a pronounced eclectic aspect.
The history of one architectural monument in Chisinau: the building of the first stone circus, the “Express” cinema, the Moldovan drama theater and the National Philharmonic (1911-2021)
Authors: CHASTINA Alla
Published: October 2022

In the second half of the XIX century provincial traveling circuses were quite common in Bessarabia. The first attempt to build a permanent circus in Chișinău was made on April 22, 1911. In March 1912, the owner of the Bristol hotel, Constantin Kolomandi, wrote to the Construction department of the Bessarabian Provincial Board a new request for the construction of a stone two-story building of the circus theater at the corner of Mikhailovskaya and Schmidt streets (today Mihai Eminescu and Metropolitan Varlaam streets). In May 7, 1912, he received an official building permit. In general, the construction of the building of the circus theater, which was supervised by the city architect Vladimir Țiganco, was completed on October 21, 1913. Later, the “Express” cinema was opened here. In the post-war period, this building was housed by the Moldavian Drama Theater. And in 1954, the premises were transferred to the Moldavian Philharmonic. But on September 24, 2020, the cultural heritage of Moldova was damaged as a result of a fire which seriously damaged most part of the building of the National Philharmonic „S. Lunchevici”. Today the building is in the need of restoration in order to preserve its historical, architectural and artistic value.
DETERMINING THE OPTIMAL TECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR DRYING BY CONVECTION AND WITH THE APPLICATION OF MICROWAVES IN THE PEACH DEHYDRATION PROCESS
Authors:   Universitatea Tehnică a Moldovei, Vișanu Vitali , Țilsinscaia Natalia ,   Universitatea Tehnică a Moldovei, Dodon Adelina ,   Universitatea Tehnică a Moldovei, Balan Mihail ,   Universitatea Tehnică a Moldovei, Melenciuc Mihail ,   Universitatea Tehnică a Moldovei
Published: October 2022

The aim of this work is to determine the optimal technical parameters such as temperature, air speed and slice thickness when drying by the forced convection method and magnetron intensity for the method of applying microwaves in the process of dehydration of vegetable products. As a result of the research, the optimal technical parameters for drying by convection and by applying microwaves were determined. As raw material for the research, the peach was used, a valuable but perishable fruit, with an untapped potential in the Republic of Moldova and which, in the dehydrated version, could align among the strategic products on the national market and for export. A comparative research was carried out on the dehydration of peaches by two methods: the forced convection method and the application of microwaves. In the study process, the optimal drying parameters were determined, depending on the external appearance and energy consumption: product slice thickness (3-4 mm), air temperature for convection (50-70 °C), air speed (2-2.5 m/s) and magnetron power (180-270 W) for microwaves. It has been shown that the efficiency of using microwaves is 5 times higher than when drying by the convection method.
DIAGNOSIS OF VESICOURETERAL REFLUX IN CHILDREN (Review article)
Authors:   Universitatea de Stat de Medicina si Farmacie „Nicolae Testemitanu”, Republica Moldova, Roller Victor
Published: October 2022

This article is dedicated to the problem of pediatric vesicoureteral reflux, which is a common problem medicine with a severe impact to the renal function. Currently, there is a worldwide tendency of the urologic pathology, which is significantly determined by environmental and genetic factors. The present work is a comprehensive study of the latest literature data with emphasis on the risk factors, techniques of clinical, biohumoral and laboratory diagnosis, as well as on the imagistic methods in children with vesicoureteral reflux.
Promotions of gender policy in the Republic of Moldova after participating in the 1995 World Conference on Women in Beiji
Authors:   Universitatea de Stat din Moldova, Ursan Oleg
Published: October 2022

Gender equality between women and men is a fundamental value of democracy. Ensuring gender equity has become one of the major goals of the time. Gender mainstreaming has become a priority in domestic politics since attending the 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, after which a series of measures on gender equality were undertaken. As a result, the Republic of Moldova is committed to transposing European legislation in the field of equal opportunities and the promotion of women at the decision-making level. As a result, a number of departments have been set up within state institutions to implement gender equality and equal opportunities policies. Thus, the Republic of Moldova has demonstrated its democratic and pro-European approach, in achieving the objectives that refer to equal opportunities for self-realization of individual female and male potential.
Big Data in E-government: Classification and Prediction using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Altamimi Mohammed
Published: October 2022

Many countries have used big data to develop their institutions, such as Estonia in policing, India in health care, and the development of agriculture in the United Kingdom, etc. Data is very important as it is no longer oil that is the most valuable resource in the world, but data. This research examines ways to develop the Iraqi state institutions by using the big data of one of its institutions (electronic civil registry) (ECR) using the mining and analysis of this data. The pre-processing and analysis of this data are carried out depending on the needs of each institution and then using Machine Learning (ML) techniques. Its use has shown remarkable results in many areas, especially in data analysis, classification and forecasting. We applied five ML algorithms that are Support Vector Machine (SVM), Decision Tree (DT), K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Random Forest (RF), and Naive Bayes (NB) carried out in the Orange Data Mining tool. According to the simulation results of the proposed system, the accuracy of the classifications was around 100%, 99%, and 100% for the military department by the SVM classifier, the social welfare department by the RF classifier, and the statistics-planning department by the SVM classifier, respectively.
Antenatal diagnosis and management of an encephalocele in Jamaica
Authors: Martinborough Tracey , Hunter-Greaves Tiffany , Charles Peter , Johnson Peter , Johnson Nadine
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Encephalocele is a rare fetal anomaly associated with neurodevelopmental morbidity, especially in developing countries where management resources are limited.

Case Report: Here, we present a case of antenatal diagnosis of an occipital encephalocele in a 25-year-old multigravida. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging were used throughout the second and third trimesters to guide delivery and plan postnatal repair. A multidisciplinary approach to care, involving maternal–fetal medicine, radiology, neonatology, and neurosurgery specialties, was undertaken from mid-gestation. This multiteam approach afforded predelivery planning that resulted in an uneventful cesarean delivery and surgical correction of the encephalocele within 24 hours of extrauterine life.

Conclusion: This case demonstrates that even in the absence of advanced resources for fetal interventions, successful outcomes can be achieved with early diagnosis, a multiteam approach to care and predelivery planning.
Medical Waste during COVID-19 Pandemic: Its Types, Abundance, Impacts and Implications
Authors: Tang Kuok Ho Daniel
Published: October 2022

COVID-19 has resulted in an abrupt and significant increase in medical waste, albeit with improving air and water quality in certain regions. This paper aims to review the types, abundance, and impacts of COVID-19-related medical waste through examining the contents of 54 peer-reviewed scholarly papers. COVID-19-related medical waste compositions vary over time, with COVID-19 screening, diagnostic, and treatment wastes, as well as used personal protective equipment (PPE), constituting the majority of medical waste at the start, followed by vaccination waste during the peak of vaccination. COVID-19-related medical waste is expected to decrease and steady as more and more countries relax restrictions in an attempt to live with COVID-19. Geographically, the amount of COVID-19-related medical waste depends on population size, with highly-populated countries and cities such as China, Manila, Jakarta, and Bangkok seeing or expected to see a hike in the waste of between 210 tonnes/day and 280 tonnes/day during COVID-19. Packaging of the medical and PPE items forming the medical waste stream also contributes to a substantial amount of waste. As plastics are a major component of medical waste, the increase in COVID-19-related medical waste and its mismanagement have worsened environmental pollution caused by plastics. The surge of medical waste during COVID-19 strained the existing medical waste disposal systems, and incineration of the waste contributed to air pollution, which was often localized. Mismanagement of the waste could also raise public health concerns and cause visual repercussions.
Análise do desfecho e fatores preditores de pacientes hospitalizados submetidos à hemodiálise: um estudo de coorte
Authors: Dos Santos Alves Marcos Eduardo , Pizani Scobare de Oliveira Meiriane , Campos Angélica Fernanda Saraiva , Rodrigues Renne , Prado Fabrizio Almeida , Pereira Denise Andrade
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: Identificar o desfecho (alta ou óbito) de pacientes hospitalizados em um período pandêmico submetidos à hemodiálise e os seus fatores preditores independente do diagnóstico de COVID-19. Método: Estudo de coorte desenvolvido entre junho de 2020 a junho de 2021, considerando pacientes adultos submetidos à hemodiálise. Resultados: Foram acompanhados 1195 pacientes, destes 60,6% eram do sexo masculino, com diagnóstico positivo para COVID-19 (83,3%) e evolução para óbito (81,6%). Dos pacientes com COVID-19, houveram menor tempo de internação (média de 19,9 dias), maior número médio de sessões de hemodiálise (5,5 sessões), maior uso de drogas vasoativas (DVA) (89,4%) e evolução para óbito (85,2%). Conclusão: A maioria dos pacientes com COVID-19 submetidos à hemodiálise evoluíram para óbito, possivelmente devido à instabilidade hemodinâmica, evidenciada pelo uso de DVA. O tempo de internação pode ter exposto tais pacientes a uma maior frequência de hemodiálise, aumentando o risco de complicações hemodinâmicas e o risco de morte.
Efeito do consumo do glutamato monossódico durante o período de gestação e lactação sobre o comportamento da prole no labirinto em cruz elevado
Authors: Salzano Renata Maria Rodrigues , Melo Ana Paula Rocha de , Borba Juliana Maria Carrazzone , Silva Maria Surama Pereira da
Published: October 2022

O glutamato monossódico (GMS) é o sal sódico do L-glutamato ou ácido glutâmico. Este trabalho analisou a relação do consumo de GMS durante o período de gestação (G) e lactação (L) sobre o desenvolvimento comportamental da prole labirinto em cruz elevado (LCE). Ratas Wistar foram alimentadas com dieta Padrão do Biotério - PB (Grupo controle C) ou dieta PB acrescida de 10% de GMS (Grupo experimental – E) durante o período G e L. Após o desmame os animais machos foram mantidos com a mesma dieta de suas mães. Os animais foram pesados nos dias 1, 7, 14 e 21 do período L e ao completarem 35 dias de idade. No 35º dia foram submetidos ao teste no LCE por 5 minutos. Foram observadas diferenças significativas no peso corporal (g) dos filhotes no grupo E em relação ao grupo C apenas no dia 1. O número de entradas nos braços fechados (BF) foi significativamente maior no grupo E quando comparado ao C. Quanto ao número de entradas nos braços abertos (BA), tempo gasto no BA e BF não foram observadas diferenças significativas entre os grupos estudados. O consumo materno de uma dieta à base de GMS altera o peso corporal da prole ao nascimento, bem como, altera o comportamento locomotor nos filhotes.

Palavras-chave: Labirinto em Cruz Elevado; Glutamato Monossódico; Gestação; Lactação; Ratos.
A Cluster Based Feasible Time Interval for Tracking Lost or Stolen Vehicle
Authors: Babu Md. Ashraful , Ahmmed Md. Mortuza , Ahamed Mir Kaosar , Rahman M. Mostafizur
Published: October 2022

The system for tracking and monitoring lost or stolen vehicle is challenging. This device is widely used to assess the vehicle's location using GPS technology. It can be used to track a vehicle or vehicle fleet and to obtain information about the vehicle's current location. There are various challenges for tracking and monitoring vehicles and finding lost vehicles due to the lack of proper real-time vehicle location and hence it is difficult to take necessary action in the immediate proper time after the vehicle has lost or stolen. In this paper a Cluster Based Feasible Time Interval for Vehicle Tracking (CFTVT) algorithm for measuring the minimum time interval for taking action after the vehicle has lost or stolen is proposed. This proposed model helps to imply any appropriate vehicle tracking algorithm in the exact proper time after the vehicle has been lost or stolen.
Emergency Distribution Network Design & Analysis for Consecrated COVID 19 Hospital Zone
Authors: Shatil Abu Hena MD , Lutfur Rahman
Published: October 2022

A power distribution network is always a key topic in a grid system because of more complexity. Rapidly or sudden load increasing to a particular one or two feeders can arise uncertainty and unbalance conditions in the system. Voltage fluctuations, Deviations, THD (total harmonic distortion), Reactive power imbalances can seriously unstable the grid for load increasing situations. In recent days due to COVID 19 condition, dedicated hospitals are connected to the distribution network. Because of its urgency and usefulness, a new type of distribution network called loop plus parallel has been presented in this paper. Finally, the simulation studies show better performance when comparing the traditional types of networks.
Crenças e expectativas acerca da aprendizagem colaborativa de línguas estrangeiras no Teletandem
Authors: Silva Rickison Cristiano de Araújo
Published: October 2022

No processo de ensino-aprendizagem, alunos e professores atuam levando em consideração os seus conhecimentos, expectativas, crenças e suas experiências. Neste artigo, são apresentados resultados de uma investigação qualitativa, de base etnográfica, que teve como objetivo identificar e analisar as expectativas e as crenças iniciais trazidas por três aprendizes de Espanhol como Língua Estrangeira (ELE) acerca da aprendizagem colaborativa, virtual e autônoma de Línguas Estrangeiras (LE) no Teletandem. Os resultados evidenciam que as expectativas e as crenças de Emily e Hellen, professoras de espanhol em formação inicial, foram legitimadas ao longo das sessões de interação, ao visualizarem as atividades telecolaborativas, feitas no par linguístico português -espanhol, como um contexto propício para a aprendizagem de línguas estrangeiras, ao interagirem com alunos argentinos aprendizes de Português como Língua Estrangeira (PLE). Não obstante, percebeu-se, também, que a prática no Teletandem ressignificou algumas expectativas e crenças trazidas por Marta, evidenciando a relevância e a importância do princípio da reciprocidade na aprendizagem colaborativa de LE.
Análise de discurso crítica feminista no Brasil
Authors: Lessa Monique De Mesquita
Published: October 2022

Este trabalho tem como objetivo debater pesquisas direcionadas ao campo da Análise de Discurso Crítica (ADC), em sua vertente feminista, sobre questões relacionadas ao gênero social no Brasil. A ADC é conhecida pelo seu interesse por todas as formas de desigualdade e injustiça social e consolidou-se como um campo de estudos transdisciplinar que recebe expressivas contribuições de pesquisadoras feministas. No Brasil, desde a década de 1990, as analistas críticas e feministas do discurso têm contribuído para o desenvolvimento da ADC mediante suas pesquisas que investigam relações de gênero por meio do discurso. Violência, representações semióticas, identidades e ensino são alguns dos principais temas abordados por essas pesquisadoras, que também contribuíram para o desenvolvimento de métodos de pesquisa para a análise das relações de poder no contexto do Sul global. Retomando os trabalhos dessas pesquisadoras e reconhecendo as suas principais contribuições, busco apontar possíveis temas para pesquisas futuras na área de estudos sobre gênero e linguagem no Brasil.
Variação Linguística e Ensino de Espanhol Língua Estrangeira
Authors: Moraes Kellen Benites de Oliveira , Brisolara Luciene Bassols
Published: October 2022

Este estudo enfatiza a importância do ensino da variação linguística e a abordagem dos aspectos fônicos do espanhol através de atividades de compreensão auditiva disponíveis na coleção Sentidos en lengua española, de Luciana Freitas e Elzimar Costa, destinada ao 1º, 2º e 3º ano do ensino médio, usada na rede pública da cidade de Rio Grande. A pesquisa tem como base os estudos de Moreno-Fernández (2020), Hualde et al. (2010), Alvar (2009a), Alvar (2009b) e Lipski (2009), que tratam da variação linguística e a fonologia do espanhol, e de Bagno (2007), que aborda a variação linguística do português brasileiro. A análise demonstrou que as atividades de compreensão auditiva da coleção tinham como foco a exemplificação dos gêneros trabalhados nos capítulos dos livros, e não necessariamente a compreensão oral do que era apresentado nos áudios. Além disso, apesar de evidenciar-se uma diversidade linguística nas gravações, os áudios não tinham o propósito de tratar da variação da fala no espanhol. Diante disso, apresentamos três propostas de atividades complementares aos livros didáticos para mostrar aos professores de LE como desenvolver o ensino do espanhol por meio da compreensão auditiva, trabalhando a variação linguística e os aspectos fônicos do idioma.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer therapy: The leading role of the endocrinologist
Authors: Modica Roberta , Colao Annamaria , Jimenez-Canizales Carlos Eduardo
Published: October 2022

The endocrine, immune, and nervous systems have a close functional relation from the embryonic development until the end of life, nevertheless this important homeostasis can be altered by any stressors such as infections, autoimmune diseases, neoplasms or medications.

            Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICPi) have relatively recently emerged as a promising treatment option for several cancers, including advanced melanoma, non–small cell lung cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and colorectal cancer. ICPi target immune checkpoints, such as cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4), programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) or its ligand (PD-L1). ICPi modulates the immune system with the aim of eradicating cancer cells, but despite their acknowledged anti-cancer efficacy, they can increase the risk of developing autoimmune disorders. In this fashion, the same mechanisms that support tumor regression may favor autoantigen-mediated cytotoxicity and the production of T-cell-dependent autoantibodies. Importantly, patients on ICPi may develop endocrine adverse events, even after months or years from the final dose of ICPi, affecting a wide variety of glands. These endocrine adverse events include hypophysitis, diabetes mellitus, hypo and hyperthyroidism, and, adrenal insufficiency. Such toxicities may complicate the clinical course and prognosis of patients, increasing morbidity and mortality if not promptly identified and treated, as they can be life threatening and irreversible.
Efficiency Improvement and Comparative Studies of Solar Organic Rankine Systems using Nanofluids
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore (Karnataka), India., Sarathy Raghav , K Dr. Badarinarayana ,   Professor, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore (Karnataka), India., Dilipan Karthik ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore (Karnataka), India., Krishnappa Nithin ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
Published: October 2022

Solar power generation has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing sources of renewable energy. The solar thermal system with a Rankine cycle used to harness solar energy and generate electricity from a low temperature heat source is an emerging technology. The major drawback of solar thermal power generation is its poor efficiency, which is around 10% to 15%. Although prior attempts to improve the efficiency of the solar thermal system and use of Nano fluids in heat transfer applications have been carried out, very little work has been carried out using Nano fluids in Rankine cycle systems. Thus, the objective of the research undertaken was to primarily improve the efficiency of a small-scale solar thermal system by selecting working fluids, optimizing the system parameters and using Nano fluids with improved heat transfer properties for capturing heat. Thermodynamic simulation tool Aspen Hysys was used to carry out simulations of the Rankine and Regenerative Rankine systems. The system was simulated with combinations of Dowtherm-Cu O/Ag/Al2O3/TiO2 as the heat transfer fluid, and n-butane, n-pentane, n-hexane, or R-134a as the working fluid. System parameters such as mass flow, temperature, and pressure were optimized to obtain maximum power output and efficiency, keeping the system constraints and practicality in mind. The use of Nano fluids improved heat transfer to the working fluid in the heat exchanger by a maximum of 50%. The efficiency of the basic Rankine cycle was determined 16.03% for n-pentane, 14.90% for n-hexane, 13.83% for n-butane, and 9.82% for R-134a as the working fluid. Further, the use of regeneration improved the efficiency of the system by 6%, 3 %, 7% and 2% respectively. Highest efficiency of 27.96% was obtained when 6% volume concentration of Al2O3 was used in the heat transfer fluid, and n-pentane was used as the working fluid in the Regenerative Rankine cycle.
On A Novel Group Derived From a Generalization of Integer Exponents and Open Problems
Authors:   University Of Nizwa, Sultanate Of Oman, Shtawzen Oliver V.
Published: October 2022

This paper is devoted to defining a new generalization of m-power closed groups by using some special mappings defined on a group (power maps). Also, a new group will be presented according to these mappings which will be related to other algebraic structures.
On Some Applications and Open Problems about (m-Groups)
Authors:   University Of Nizwa, Sultanate Of Oman, Shtawzen Oliver V.
Published: October 2022

The generalizations of abelian groups have been studied widely because of their importance in classification theorem and representation. A group G is called an m-power closed group or (m-group) if and only if it has the following property xm ym=zm ∀x,y ∈ G and for z ∈ G. This paper studies a special case of m-groups, when G is a finite m-group and n-group at the same time with relatively prime integers m and n, which is called a Monic group. It presents the necessary and sufficient conditions for a monic group G to be cyclic, abelian, nilpotent, and solvable by the corresponding property of its power subgroups Gm , Gn. Also, this work introduces three open problems in the theory of finite groups.
Study Of The Impact Of Several Coatings In Minimizing The Rebar Corrosion In Concrete
Authors: Abdelmarouf Mohammed Mutwakil Tajelsir , Mohammed Ali Bass Ali Hussein , Mahgoub Kambal Mahgoub Elhaj
Published: October 2022

This paper represents experimental study to examine the influence of several coatings to decrease the rebar corrosion. The experiments were carried out for three types of coatings. Those have been painted on the steel and select the best type of coatings in decreasing the steel corrosion rate. Testing program included experiments to select the best one within three types of coatings (Isonem MS Polymers, Sika Zink Rich-1, Isonem PU Floor) are used and available in market. The result of corrosion rate for rebar in uncoated samples in level five (after 70 days) was loss of more than 50% from its weight. While, the result of corrosion rate for rebar in samples with coating type (C) ”Isonem PU Floor” was loss of less than 2% from its weight which is the most effective type and the best coating.
Mediating Effect of Employee Accountability on the Relationship between Working Condition and Organizational Health
Authors: Hazel L Llenado , Lyndon A Quines
Published: October 2022

The study examines the mediation effect of employee accountability on the relationship between working conditions and organizational health. The data were collected using a survey questionnaire on a sample of 311 elementary school teachers from public schools in North and South District of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur. The study employed a correlational and causal approach using Path Analysis to determine the relationships between working conditions, organizational health, and employee accountability. Findings revealed that working conditions and organizational health are positively and significantly related. Moreover, there is also a significant and positive relationship between working conditions and employee accountability. Results also indicated that employee accountability and organizational health are significantly and positively related. Using the Path Analysis, the mediation model suggested that employee accountability partially mediates the positive relationship between working conditions and organizational health. Specifically, the total effect of working conditions on organizational health is mediated by or passes through employee accountability. The remaining is attributed to the direct impact of working conditions or indirect effect through the mediation of other variables that are not considered in the study.
Pengaruh Kreativitas Guru Terhadap Minat Belajar Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Andayani Iyan , Hadiati Siti Nurjanah
Published: October 2022

: Pendidikan merupakan salah satu aspek yang fundamental bagi setiap manusia dalam kehidupannya. Salah satu pilar utama dalam Pendidikan adalah guru. Guru langsung berhadapan dengan peserta didik untuk mentrasfer ilmu pengetahuan dan juga menjadi teladan bagi peserta didik. Guru harus memikirkan dan membuat perencanaan secara seksama dalam meningkatkan kesempatan belajar bagi siswanya dan juga meningkatkan kualitas mengajarnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kreativitas guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dan juga mengetahui minat belajar siswa kelas XI di SMK Profita Pajagalan Bandung, sekaligus juga untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari kreativitas guru terhadap minat belajar siswa kelas XI pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di SMK Profita Pajagalan Bandung. Guru harus memiliki kreativitas dalam penyampaian materi pembelajaran. Kreativitas guru dalam penyampaian materi ini akan menumbuhkan minat siswa dalam mengikuti proses pembelajaran. Minat dalam diri siswa akan memudahkan siswa dalam memahami materi yang disampaikan oleh guru. Oleh karena itu, tantangan bagi guru adalah bagaimana menumbuhkan minat belajar dalam diri siswa. Upaya untuk menumbuhkan minat belajar siswa ini adalah dengan melalui kreativitas dalam penyampaian materi. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif, yaitu meneliti berdasarkan analisa data hasil kuesioner. Metode pengujian yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji korelasi Pearson Product Moment dan dilanjutkan dengan uji regresi sederhana. Pengolahan data hasil kuesioner dilakukan dengan menggunakan software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Pengujian ini menggunakan sampel responden sebanyak 30 orang, dengan margin of error α = 0,05. Data diperoleh dari responden dengan menggunakan angket yang berisi pertanyaan-pertanyaan menggunakan skala Likert. Untuk melengkapi data angket juga dilakukan wawancara dengan guru dan kepala sekolah SMK Profita Pajagalan dan juga observasi langsung ke lokasi sekolah. Hasil uji korelasi berupa koefisien signifikan adalah sebesar 0,048, sehingga bisa disimpulkan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara kreativitas guru dan minat belajar siswa. Lalu hasil rhitung menunjukkan hasil 0.464, sehingga bisa disimpulkan bahwa hubungan antara kreativitas guru dan minat belajar siswa berada dalam tingkatan kuat. Hasil pengujian uji regresi sederhana menghasilkan rumus regresi Y=53.49 + 0.464X, yang menunjukkan bahwa jika tidak ada kreativitas, maka tingkat minat belajar siswa adalah sebesar 53.49, dan akan meningkat sebesar 0.464 setiap kali kreativitas guru bertambah 1 poin.