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O IMPACTO DA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA ESCOLAR NO DESENVOLVIMENTO MOTOR DE ADULTOS SAUDÁVEIS: UMA ABORDAGEM PARA PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE E QUALIDADE DE VIDA
Authors: Alves Filho Eder Magnus Almeida , Martins Júlio César de Carvalho
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho de conclusão de curso tem como foco principal a Educação Física escolar e o impacto que esta pode ter no desenvolvimento motor de indivíduos adultos saudáveis. A proposta é analisar a influência da prática regular das atividades físicas durante a escolarização, na aprendizagem motora e no desenvolvimento físico, mental e social destes indivíduos. A questão central que norteia este estudo é: Qual é o papel da educação física escolar na aprendizagem motora e no desenvolvimento físico, mental e social de adultos saudáveis? Através desta problematização, busca-se entender melhor como as habilidades motoras adquiridas durante a educação física na infância e adolescência podem impactar diretamente na qualidade de vida dos adultos.Para alcançar esse objetivo, será realizada uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema, bem como a aplicação de questionários e testes físicos para coletar dados sobre os hábitos e práticas esportivas dos participantes durante a fase escolar. Pretende-se também investigar como esses hábitos se refletem em seu atual estado de saúde e bem-estar. Os resultados deste estudo podem contribuir para o entendimento mais amplo sobre a importância da promoção da atividade física desde cedo nas escolas. Além disso, pode-se destacar seu papel fundamental não apenas no desenvolvimento motor, mas também no aspecto social e mental dos indivíduos à medida que eles amadurecem. Dessa forma, reforça-se a relevância da Educação Física enquanto componente curricular indispensável para promoção integral do ser humano. Este estudo sugere que a Educação Física escolar não deve ser vista apenas como uma disciplina voltada para o desenvolvimento de habilidades motoras, mas como um meio para promover saúde, qualidade de vida e bem-estar ao longo da vida adulta.
PROMOVENDO A QUALIDADE EDUCACIONAL ATRAVÉS DA CULTURA MAKER EM ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS DE ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Ramos Dayana Passos , Vieira Anderson Amaro , Pedrosa Emiliene Alves de Figuerêdo , Valadao Silvania Luiza , Oliveira Walderlene Souza de
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho investigou a integração da cultura Maker em escolas públicas de ensino fundamental, com o foco primário na elevação da qualidade educacional. Explorou-se o potencial de práticas pedagógicas inovadoras e o uso de tecnologias educacionais para satisfazer as exigências educacionais do momento atual. O propósito principal foi delinear estratégias efetivas que contribuam para a excelência educacional através da adoção da cultura Maker, examinando seus efeitos no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Mediante uma cuidadosa revisão de literatura, este estudo ponderou sobre a relevância da inovação tecnológica e pedagógica na educação, apoiando-se em contribuições de estudiosos renomados como Bernardo-Rocha e Arata, Di Palma, Fava, Fonseca e outros, além de Petrillo e Mello. Foi identificado que a inclusão da cultura Maker no currículo escolar inaugura caminhos para rejuvenescer as metodologias de ensino, tornando-as mais interativas e pertinentes. Determinou-se que uma implementação exitosa exige uma infraestrutura bem preparada, o desenvolvimento profissional continuado dos docentes, e um engajamento profundo por parte da administração escolar. Recomendações são direcionadas para enfatizar a importância da capacitação constante dos professores e o desenvolvimento de abordagens pedagógicas que sincronizem a cultura Maker com os fins educativos.
INOVAÇÃO PEDAGÓGICA COM PEER INSTRUCTION UM GUIA PARA EDUCADORES MODERNOS
Authors: Trindade Karlla Cristina , Santos Gilmara Conceição dos , Lôbo Ítalo Martins , Vicente Roberto Dezan , Soares Yonne Rodrigues de Sousa
Published: April 2024

Este estudo abordou a relevância da Instrução Entre Pares (PI) no ensino fundamental e médio, uma metodologia que promoveu aprendizagem colaborativa e participação ativa dos alunos. O problema foi identificado na necessidade de adaptar práticas pedagógicas às mudanças tecnológicas e sociais, procurando métodos que aumentassem a participação estudantil. O objetivo geral foi explorar a implementação da PI, considerando a integração de tecnologias educacionais e estratégias de formação de grupos. Através da análise de literatura relevante, observou-se que a PI pôde melhorar significativamente o engajamento e a compreensão dos alunos sobre os conceitos estudados. A pesquisa destacou desafios como a capacitação de educadores e a adaptação dos ambientes de aprendizagem para a aplicação efetiva da PI. As considerações finais sugeriram que a PI, apoiada por tecnologias imersivas e estratégias adequadas de formação de grupos, ofereceu uma resposta significativa aos desafios educacionais contemporâneos, potencializando o desenvolvimento de habilidades importantes nos alunos. Dessa forma, evidenciou-se que a abordagem da PI, ao integrar tecnologia e estratégias colaborativas, promoveu uma experiência educacional enriquecedora, preparando os alunos para os desafios do mundo contemporâneo.
The ALOMAR Rayleigh/Mie/Raman lidar: status after 30 years of operation
Authors: Fiedler Jens , Baumgarten Gerd
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The ALOMAR Rayleigh/Mie/Raman (RMR) lidar is an active remote sensing instrument for investigation of the Arctic middle atmosphere on a routine basis during day and night. It was installed on the island of Andøya in Northern Norway (69° N, 16° E) in summer 1994. During the past 30 years of operation, more than 20,200 hours of atmospheric data were measured, approx. 60 % thereof during sunlit conditions. At present, the RMR lidar is the only system measuring aerosols, temperature, and horizontal winds simultaneously and during daytime in the middle atmosphere. We report on the current status of the lidar, including major upgrades made during recent years. This involves a new generation of power lasers and new systems for synchronization, data acquisition, and spectral monitoring of each single laser pulse. Lidar measurements benefit significantly from a control system for augmented operation with automated rule-based decisions, which allows complete remote operation of the lidar. This was necessary in particular during the COVID-19-pandemic, as it was impossible to access the lidar from outside Norway for almost 1.5 years. We show examples that illustrate the performance of the RMR lidar in investigating aerosol layers, temperature as well as horizontal winds, partly with a time resolution below one second.
Using Multi-Head Attention Deep Neural Network for Bias Correction and Downscaling for Daily Rainfall Pattern of a Subtropical Island
Authors: Wang Yi-Chi , Chiang Chia-Hao , Su Chiung-Jui , Wang Ko-Chih , Tseng Wan-Ling , Chen Cheng-Ta , Liang Hsin-Chien
Published: April 2024

Abstract. This study investigates the capability of a deep learning approach, employing a multi-head attention mechanism within a deep neural network (DNN) framework, aimed at refining the bias correction and downscaling process for the fifth generation European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts reanalysis rainfall datasets to provide local-scale daily rainfall data across Taiwan, a mountainous subtropical island. Leveraging gridded 5-km daily rainfall observations across Taiwan, the proposed DNN model, the Encoder-Decoder with multi-head Attention for auxiliary channels (EDA) model, can adeptly correct biases and downscale rainfall statistics from coarse-resolution reanalysis data by incorporating auxiliary inputs, such as surface wind information, and invariant data, such as high-resolution topography data. Our evaluation, centred on the distinct seasonal rainfall characteristics of Taiwan, uses mean rainfall patterns, rainfall statistics, extreme climate indices, and their interannual variation for the rainy seasons. The findings show the EDA model's ability to correct for overestimated low-intensity rainfall and inaccurately positioned orographic rainfall in reanalysis datasets, achieving better accuracy than conventional quantile-mapping methods. Further analysis reveals the critical role of auxiliary information of surface winds used by the EDA to enhance the downscaling accuracy across various performance metrics. This study underscores the significant potential of DNN architectures for statistical bias correction and downscaling in regions with complex terrains, by effectively integrating auxiliary data to capture the interplay between synoptic and local circulations influenced by topography.
A Novel Transformation of the Ice Sheet Stokes Equations and Some of its Properties and Applications
Authors: Dukowicz John K.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. A full-Stokes model provides the most accurate but also the most expensive representation of ice sheet dynamics. The Blatter-Pattyn model is a widely used less expensive approximation that is valid for ice sheets characterized by a small aspect ratio. Here we introduce a novel transformation of the Stokes equations into a form that closely resembles the Blatter-Pattyn equations. The transformed exact Stokes equations only differ from the approximate Blatter-Pattyn equations by a few additional terms, while their variational formulations differ only by the presence of a single term in each horizontal direction (one term in 2D and two terms in 3D). Specifically, the variational formulations differ only by the absence (or the neglect) of the vertical velocity in the second invariant of the strain rate tensor in the Blatter-Pattyn model when compared to the Stokes case. Here we make use of the new transformation in two different ways. First, we consider incorporating the transformed equations into a code that can be very easily converted from a Stokes to a Blatter-Pattyn model, and vice-versa, simply by switching these terms on or off. This may be generalized so that the Stokes model is switched on adaptively only where the Blatter-Pattyn model loses accuracy, hopefully retaining most of the accuracy of the Stokes model but at a lower cost. Second, the key role played by the vertical velocity in converting the transformed Stokes model into the Blatter-Pattyn model motivates new approximations that improve on the Blatter-Pattyn model, heretofore the best approximate ice sheet model. These applications require the use of a grid that enables the discrete continuity equation to be invertible for the vertical velocity in terms of the horizontal velocity components. Examples of such grids, such as the first-order P1-E0 grid and the second-order P2-E1 grid are given in both 2D and 3D. It should be noted, however, that the transformed Stokes model has the same type of gravity forcing as the Blatter-Pattyn model, i.e., determined by the slope of the ice sheet's upper surface, thereby forgoing some of the grid-generality of the traditional formulation of the Stokes model. This is not a serious disadvantage, however, since in practice it has not impaired the widespread use of the Blatter-Pattyn model.
Transpressional tectonics during the Variscan-Alpine cycle transition: supporting a multi-rifting model, evidence from the European western Southern Alps
Authors: Scaramuzzo Emanuele , Livio Franz A. , Fellin Maria Giuditta , Maden Colin
Published: April 2024

Abstract. We delve into the transition between the Paleozoic Variscan cycle and the Meso-Cenozoic Alpine supercontinent cycle, both of which have played a pivotal role in shaping the central European-Mediterranean plate’s architecture. Our focus is on the European western Southern Alps (Varese Area, N Italy), where we documented the tectonic events occurred during this transition. Two main scenarios have been proposed so far for this transition: i) a single, long-lasting, Permo-Triassic rifting event, culminating in the opening of the Alpine Tethys, or ii) multiple, distinct rifting events, preceding the onset of the Alpine cycle. By means of a tectono-stratigraphic and thermochronological approach, we recognized a first early Permian rifting stage associated with magmatic activity, followed during the early-middle Permian by transpressive tectonics and regional-scale erosion that signal the end of the first cycle of crustal rifting. During the Middle Triassic, a second event initiated, which, we propose, marks the onset of the Alpine Tethys opening. This event could represent the stretching phase, which predates the well documented Upper Triassic crustal-thinning phase. Based on our findings, we propose that the Middle Triassic stretching phase represents the first stage of the Alpine Tethys rifting, thereby rejecting the hypothesis of a continuous Permo-Triassic long-lasting phase of extension.
Correlation between seismic activity and acoustic emission on the basis of in-situ monitoring
Authors: Zhu Zhiwen , Jiang Zihan , Accornero Federico , Carpinteri Alberto
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Since April 2023 an in-situ experimental campaign has started at a granite underground tunnel, which is a dedicated monitoring platform located in Southeast China. Acoustic Emission (AE) signals and seismic sequences were simultaneously recorded by installing the AE device together with the seismometer, in order to investigate, among other parameters, the b-value and the natural-time variance, κ1, of AE time series. In addition, AE and related temporal correlation with the incoming seismic events are analyzed using an appropriate multi-modal statistical analysis. The results show that AE has a strong correlation with seismic swarms in surrounding areas. The changing trend of AE temporal distribution occurs before that of the earthquake and regularly anticipates the seismic major event by approximately 17 hours. The AE bursts indicate that an earthquake is approaching. The dense clusters of AE are closely related to two major earthquakes with Richter magnitudes equal to 3.2 and 2.4. Approaching the earthquake occurrence, the b-value shows a downward trend, reaching its minimum value prior to the earthquake, whereas the natural-time variance κ1 rapidly decreases from 0.07 to a minimum value close to zero. κ1 occurs earlier than the minimum b-value and the AE bursts. Therefore, trends of the b-value and the natural-time variance derived from the AE time series can be used as effective earthquake precursors. It is also evident that there is widespread micro-seismic activity in the earthquake preparation zone before the earthquake occurrence. The micro-seismic activity represents the origin of microcracks in the nearby ground surface, resulting in the AE bursts. The results of this paper provide new experimental evidence for the application of fracto-emissions as seismic precursors.
Simulating the Ahr valley 2021 flood event: a comparative assessment of 2D shallow water solvers for early flood warning
Authors: Khosh Bin Ghomash Shahin , Apel Heiko , Caviedes-Voullième Daniel
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Flash floods pose a distinct challenge compared to traditional fluvial flooding, with infrastructure-based solutions proving less effective. Effective responses hinge on advanced early warning systems providing actionable information, emphasising the necessity for computational flood forecasting models. However, hydrodynamic models, renowned for accuracy and completeness, face limitations due to computational intensity. This study explores two 2D flood forecasting models, RIM2D and SERGHEI, both with GPU implementations which allow to maximise the forecast lead time. While RIM2D is less computationally intensive, suitable for operational use, SERGHEI, with higher computational costs, targets large-scale High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. The assessment of applicability and trade-offs is carried out on the 2021 Eifel flood event, particularly in the lower Ahr valley. A set of simulations were performed at various resolutions from 1 m to 10 m, which reveal similar accuracy among both models at coarser resolutions, yet discrepancies arise at finer resolutions due to the distinct formulations. Both models exhibit a rapid computational cost escalation, but at resolutions equal to or coarser than 5m, forecasts are remarkably faster than real-time—ideal for operational use, paving the way for their use in early warning systems. However, higher resolutions necessitate multi-GPU and HPC capabilities, underlining the importance of embracing such technology in addressing broader flood domains.
FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA (SOUTH KOREA)
Authors: Yeran Sagynkhanovich Zhambayev , Nurzhan Saulen , Azamat Nurlanovich Sagadiev
Published: April 2024

The subject of the study is the peculiarities of the formation and development of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), taking into account historical patterns and the current political and legal situation in the state, which was established in 1988, together with a large-scale revision of the Constitution and the creation of the Sixth Republic. In order to obtain reliable research results, in addition to general scientific and special ones, the authors also used a number of specific legal methods (formal-legal, systemic-structural and comparative-legal), which allowed to reveal the constitutional-legal nature and content of the activities of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea. The novelty of the research lies in the subject characteristic of one of the elements of South Korean constitutionalism – the formation and development of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea. The most important aspects of the official constitutional and legal doctrine of the Republic of Korea have been studied. The effectiveness of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea, which implements the function of constitutional and legal protection, is assessed from the perspective of the development of legal regulation and the activities of the most important subjects of constitutional control (the Constitutional Court and others). The article notes that the system of subjects of constitutional and legal protection in the Republic of Korea includes many state and non-state bodies and organizations, the main place among which belongs to the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea. At the same time, as characteristics of the Korean legal system, the authors analyze the application of judicial precedent in the practice of the Constitutional Court, consider various points of view on this issue. The authors of the article made a number of conclusions about the high level of constitutional and legal development in general of the Republic of Korea, and its Constitutional Court in particular. It is noted that the Constitutional Court of Korea constantly and consistently refers to its own decisions, researchers also highlight the effectiveness of the institution of the Constitutional Court, emphasize the well-known fact about the progressiveness and high development of the state of South Korea, with its exceptional national constitutional identity and legal traditions, which is certainly achieved with the active practical activity of the Constitutional Court, in the implementation of constitutional control.
MASS RIOTS: SECURITY ISSUES CITIZENS AND THE STATE
Authors: Tabakova Vilora Bashkirova
Published: April 2024

This article discusses the methods, types and reasons for committing criminal offenses in the field of organizing and participating in mass riots, as well as issues of ensuring the safety of citizens and the state as a whole. The author notes that socio-economic reforms have led to a significant spread and complication of property relations, which has led to the emergence of new and well-known methods of organizing mass riots. The above criminal law statistics indicate an increase in the number of criminal offenses in recent years in this area. This provision actualizes the formulation and solution of new tasks in the field of ensuring the activities of law enforcement agencies with new unique developments in the investigation of criminal offenses under consideration, as well as addressing issues of improving criminal law measures for organizing and participating in mass riots. The author, for the purpose of a more complete description of mass riots, identifies the stages of the emergence of mass riots and defines the characteristic features for each stage. The author also considers the classification of mass riots. As an illustrative example, the January events of 2022 are considered. The author summarizes that mass riots as a complex social phenomenon require a special and in-depth study of the causes and conditions of their occurrence, genesis, forms and methods of prevention and control by internal affairs bodies. The peculiarity of mass riots, as a rule, is the specificity of the causes of socio-economic nature; psychology and political and legal consequences of participants in illegal actions. The author analyzes the scientific literature on the definition of the concept of "mass riots". According to the results of the study, the conclusions are drawn on the direction of improving the criminal legal framework in the field of countering mass riots.
ANALYSIS OF INTERDISCIPLINARITY AND TRANSDISCIPLINARITY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE GROUP "LAW" IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Zhanat Orynbekovna Kulzhabayeva
Published: April 2024

The paper discusses the problem of interdisciplinarity of education as a reflection of the interdisciplinarity of social and professional legal activity. The article considers the interdisciplinarity of university legal education, the formation of general education programs of various directions on an interdisciplinary basis. The special role of the choice of tools and mechanisms for achieving interdisciplinarity of educational programs is emphasized. The article analyzes the features of creating a system of evaluation of interdisciplinary educational programs in the group "Law" in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The author reveals the essence and place of transdisciplinary research in the higher school education system as an innovative direction in the training of scientific personnel. Transdisciplinarity is understood as the study of the subject (more precisely, the elements of the subject area) of one scientific discipline using the methods and terminology of another discipline; in other words, it is the study of the subject by representatives of one discipline of another. It is with interdisciplinarity that the successes of modern natural sciences can be linked, many areas of which (for example, nanoscience) do not "fit" into a narrow disciplinary framework. An interdisciplinary approach is best suited for studying complex, multi-level, heterogeneous, continuously changing institutional systems. The author of the article suggests some ways to implement the recommendations of the World Declaration on Higher Education for the 21st Century. In turn, in order for transdisciplinarity to become accessible and understandable to teachers and university students, it should be presented in the form of a scientific approach. In other words, transdisciplinarity should be an independent scientific direction with its own research subject and concept, transdisciplinary approach and language, units of measurement and models of reality, method of information analysis and methodology of risk analysis of decisions. In this context, transdisciplinarity will allow for the general scientific classification and systematization of disciplinary knowledge. After such processing, disciplinary knowledge becomes fully adapted to their joint use in solving research and practical problems of any complexity and complexity.
Effect of Chlorhexidine Treatment on Microleakage of Glass Ionomer, Giomer and Methacrylate-Based Composite Restorations in Class V Cavities
Authors: Şenol Ayşe Aslı , Özmen Seda , Karabulut Gençer Büşra , Tarçın Bilge , Yılmaz Atalı Pınar
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of material selection and chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) pretreatment on microleakage in Class V cavities restored with 3 different restorative materials.
Materials and Methods: Thirty freshly extracted sound human molars were cleaned and stored in distilled water. Sixty standard Class V cavities were prepared on gingival 1/3 of buccal and lingual surfaces of each tooth. Teeth were randomly assigned into 3 groups corresponding to the selected restorative material (Fuji II LC Capsule/FC, GC; Beautifil Flow Plus/BF, Shofu; and GrandioSo Flow/GF, VOCO). Lingual cavities were pre-treated with CHX (Cavity Cleanser, Bisco). The cavities were restored according to manufacturer's instructions using the materials' own adhesive systems. Teeth were stored in distilled water (24°C) for 6 months for aging. Specimens were immersed in 2% methylene blue solution for 1 h and sectioned longitudinally in buccolingual direction. Occlusal/gingival margins were examined for dye penetration and scored under x8 and x20 magnification using stereomicroscope (Leica MZ7.5, Leica Microsystems). Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square test with a significance level of p0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the amount of microleakage of GF, FC and BF restorations in CHX-treated and untreated cavities (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Application of CHX as cavity cleaner could not prevent dye penetration in Class V cavities restored with giomer, glass ionomer, and resin composites.
Key Words: Chlorhexidine gluconate, composite resin, glass ionomer, microleakage.
Investigation of Dental Implants Operated in Private Dental Office: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Yıldırım Özgün , Demirağ Süleyman
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyze the demographic characteristics of patients who underwent dental implant surgery and various features of the implants applied, in a private clinic from January 2019 to June 2022 in Turkey by descriptive methods.
Materials & Methods: The files of the patients who were operated analyzed. Gender, age, edentulous status, implant brands used and various characteristics of the patients were recorded. The obtained data were evaluated with descriptive statistical analysis.
Results: Total of 90 patients, 39 (43.34%) male and 51 (56.66%) female, were included in the study. When analyzed by decades, it was determined that the most treated range was 39-48 years with 27 (30%) patients. Of the 247 implants applied, 139 (56.27%) were placed on the right side (1st and 4th regions), and 108 (43.72%) were placed on the left side (2nd and 3rd regions). When examined according to the jaws they were applied to, 137 (55.46%) of them were applied to the mandible and 110 (44.53) of them were applied to the maxilla. Of these implants, 44 (17.81%) are in the anterior position (incisors and canine teeth region), and 203 (82.18%) are in the posterior position (1st premolar and beyond).
Conclusion: Dental implants can be easily applied to every individual in line with the appropriate indication. The findings in this article will help operators to choose the suitable indication.
Folk Concepts and the Effective Regulation of New Technologies
Authors: Lenaerts Mariken , Waltermann Antonia M
Published: April 2024

One argument that is at times adduced against proposals for legal change, such as granting personhood to autonomous agents, is that the change in question will be inefficacious if it takes the law too far from the folk world of people. By contrast, in this article we argue that legal concepts and folk concepts are more malleable than we tend to assume. We turn to (legal) history to demonstrate that the relationship between legal concepts and folk concepts is not one-directional, which means that changes in the law can and have influenced folk psychology as well as vice versa. This has implications for debates around the regulation of new technologies: the ‘lack of efficacy’ argument is not a strong one and mere reference to current folk concepts cannot suffice in such debates. Moreover, the efficacy argument does not, and cannot, replace normative arguments in this respect, so the malleability of folk concepts needs to be considered by legal decision-makers. Current conceptual apparatuses (legal or folk) are not immutable, and reification of the current status quo should not be presupposed.
The development of a three-phase dual active bridge converter for wide voltage range energy systems testing and integration
Authors:   , Lee Arron
Published: April 2024

The development of a 10kW Three-Phase Dual Active Bridge (3p-DAB) Bidirectional DCDC converter prototype for wide voltage range Energy systems testing and integration.
A Review Diagnosing Male Infertility: Beyond Conventional Semen Analysis
Authors: O. P. Possible , M. Adnan , D. F. Ayomide , O. O. Emmanuel , T. O. Tosin , D. A. Iyanuoluwa , A. A. Kabirat , T. A. Esther , F. A. Ayodeji
Published: April 2024

Infertility, defined as the inability of couples to conceive after one year of consistent, unprotected sexual contact, is a widespread concern affecting a significant portion of the population. Notably, between 14 to 17% of couples may encounter infertility at some point during their reproductive journey. This review delves into the realm of diagnosing male infertility beyond conventional semen analysis. Conventional semen analysis, which is a globally accepted tool for male infertility, primarily focuses on assessing sperm count, motility, viability, and morphology, leaving certain aspects of sperm functionality unexplored. These limitations necessitate the integration of advanced semen analysis techniques to provide a more comprehensive evaluation.
Advanced semen analysis encompasses a range of sophisticated tests that probe deeper into the intricacies of male fertility. These tests include assessing sperm penetration capabilities, acrosomal discharge, and spermatozoa Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) levels. Moreover, advanced semen analysis encompasses tests like sperm chromatin structure assay, DNA damage assessment, sperm proteomics, sperm metabolomics, and high sperm magnification microscopy, all of which shed light on various facets of sperm function and quality. While advanced semen analysis techniques offer a more comprehensive understanding of male infertility, their uptake and utilization in clinical practice have been limited. This review aims to elucidate the roles, merits, and drawbacks of both conventional and advanced semen analysis in diagnosing male infertility. This review sheds light on the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, it promotes a more nuanced approach to male infertility diagnosis, enhancing the prospects of successful conception for infertility challenged couples.
Evaluation of Supply Chain Management Challenges of multinational companies in West Africa under the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS)
Authors: C. Okorefe , M. A. Okuoyibo , M. A. Sylvester
Published: April 2024

This paper examined the Supply Chain Management challenges of multinational companies in West Africa under the ECOWAS trade liberalization scheme. The objective of the study includes to identify the various ECOWAS's regional integration protocols, Assess the level of implementation of ETLS among members state and evaluation of the various negative factors affecting full implementation of ETL, among others. The methodologies adopted includes Qualitative and quantitative method of data collection including literature review, expert interview, survey and case studies over a sample of 150 multinational companies (MNC). The results reveal that Complex and Non-Transparent Regulations exists among the MNC in the West African region, existence of Inadequate Infrastructure and Logistics, Non-Harmonized Trade Facilitation Measures as well as weak institutional co-ordination and enforcements. The study concludes that ETLS presents both opportunities and challenges for MNCs operating in West Africa and recommends among others the Simplification and Harmonization of Trade Regulations, investment in infrastructures and logistics as well as strengthening of institutional co-ordinations and enforcements.
Stduy on Recognition of Problems and Improvement Method in Beauty Contest: Targeting Judge and Organizing Committee Members
Authors: Heo A-Ryeon , Kwak Ji-Hyun , Choi Yun-Jeon , Choi Hwa-Jung
Published: April 2024

The study was conducted on judges and organizers of beauty contests in South Gyeongsang Province. According to a survey of 203 people, most were women in their 20s, who were highly educated (four-year college graduation or enrollment), and there were many people who were not married. There were many people who were active in the beauty field. According to the research results, caring for participants in the operation and service sectors of the competition was recognized as the biggest problem, and it was difficult to connect with various competition events in terms of education. In terms of cultural value, there was a perception that it did not meet the international level. The opinion that the focus should be on competition events and education as an improvement measure prevailed. In particular, there was a strong opinion that the promotion of competition regulations and screening regulations was necessary in advance. In addition, it was suggested that the development of competition events to improve participants' practical skills and the establishment of networks to attract foreign participants are important. Lastly, people with a lot of experience in beauty contests showed high awareness of the competition events and plans to improve education. The results of this study can be used as important information for the development of beauty contests in Korea.
The Effects of Opinions on AI-based Customized Cosmetic Preparation Managers on Potential Demand Values and Development Directions
Authors: Yoo Ha-Ran , Lee Jae-Nam
Published: April 2024

Currently, the AI-based customized cosmetic market is the time when customized strategies for potential demand and development are needed with the aim of popularization. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of opinions on AI-based customized cosmetic preparation managers on the potential demand values and development directions, and to provide useful data for the AIbased customized cosmetic industry. For the data analysis, the final 827 copies of data collected for women interested in AI-based customized cosmetics in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province were analyzed using SPSS WIN 20.0. The results of the study are as follows: First, the opinions of AI-based customized cosmetic preparation managers influenced the quality value, social ethical value, and economic value factors of the potential demand values of AI-based customized cosmetics and did not affect the brand value factors. Second, it was found that the opinions of AI-Based customized cosmetic preparation managers influenced the development directions of AI-Based customized cosmetics. Therefore, based on this study, it will be able to contribute to expanding the role of AI-based customized cosmetic preparation managers, strengthening their utility through education, and establishing strategic marketing for the AI-based customized cosmetic industry.
A Study on Personalized Beauty Care for the Elderly Using an AI-based Digital Skin Analysis System
Authors: Choi Esther , Lee Myoung-Joo
Published: April 2024

This study aims to provide customized skin care services for the elderly living alone. To this end, an AI-based digital skin analysis system using deep learning technology and skin analysis algorithms was used to measure skin and analyze skin features according to skin type. The results of the study are summarized below. First, the skin condition of the elderly varies depending on the age, gender, and lifestyle of the subjects, so it is necessary to accurately diagnose and analyze the skin in advance to support customized beauty care. Second, aging skin is more likely to have an imbalance of oil and moisture compared to other ages, so a care program that can restore it is necessary. Third, a special care program should be implemented for wrinkles, elasticity, and pigmentation. In conclusion, in order to manage aging skin healthily, digital technology should be used to diagnose skin types more accurately and build management programs accordingly. The elderly living alone are often emotionally depressed and have low self-esteem. They need customized beauty care, but currently, beauty care services are mainly centered on hair care, so it is necessary to activate service support in the area of skin care. It is expected that it will be possible to properly diagnose their skin condition, find problems and provide solutions, and establish a series of customized skin care programs to help them age well.
Some specific differential identities in 3-prime near-rings
Authors: Boua Abdelkarim , Mouhssine Samir
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we study 3-prime near-rings with left generalized semiderivations that satisfy specific diferential identities. Consequently, some well-known results from the literature have been generalized. We also show how the constraints placed on the hypothesis of various results are really not redundant.
Some recent results on graphs with a high degree of symmetry
Authors: Zhou Jinxin
Published: April 2024

A graph G is said to be s-set-homogeneous (s-CH) (respectively s-connected-set-homogeneous (s-CSH)) if for any two isomorphic (respectively connected) induced subgraphs of G of order at most s there exists an automorphism of G that sends one to the other. We say that the graph G is s-homogeneous (respectively s-connected homogeneous (s-CH)) if any isomorphism between (respectively connected) induced subgraphs of order at most s extends to an automorphism of the whole graph. In this talk, I will survey some old and new results in this area.
Chinese Tourists in Sabah, Malaysia: The Mediating Effect of Perceived Value on Destination Quality and Tourist Satisfaction
Authors: Qi Qi , Hussin Rosazman , Uddin Md Sayed , Tangit Trixie Marjorie
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to test the potential mediating role of perceived value in the correlation between destination quality and tourist satisfaction. The study tested the mediating effect of perceived value using SPSS-process on a sample of 374 Chinese tourists visiting Sabah from 2017 to 2020. The results demonstrated that the proposed hypotheses were supported. There is a significant positive effect of destination quality on tourist satisfaction. Both dimensions of perceived value, emotional value and economic value have a positive predictive effect on tourist satisfaction. The relationship between destination quality and tourist satisfaction can be moderated by both emotional and economic value. In addition, this research results confirmed that emotional value and economic value had a partial mediating effect. The research indicates that destination managers need to tap into the unique attributes of the destination to enhance service quality. It is also essential to emphasize the perceived value to tourists and to test the quality of the destination by the perceived value, so as to improve the satisfaction of tourists.
Galletas dulces con sustitución parcial de harina de trigo por polvo de cáscara de pitahaya (Hylocereus undatus)
Authors: Muñoz-Murillo José Patricio , García-Mendoza Jordan Javier , Arévalo-Reyes Luis Enrique , Cedeño-Cedeño Jean Carlos
Published: April 2024

Fruit peels currently generate great interest in the food industry due to their wide variety of biologically active nutritional properties. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the partial replacement of wheat flour with dragon-fruit peel powder in the preparation of sweet cookies. A Completely Random Design was used, three treatments were formulated with pitahaya peel powderat 10, 20 and 30% plus a control treatment. Bromatological and microbiological properties, colorimetry, texture profile and sensory analysis were evaluated (70 untrained judges). In the results obtained, with the exception of the b* coordinate and the texture parameters (cohesiveness, adhesiveness, gumminess, elasticity, chewiness), the other variables did present statistical significance at 0.05%, obtaining protein values of 5.86. -9.08%; humidity 4.86 -6.48%; pH 6.17 -6.80; Luminosity L* 32.01 -73.29; coordinate a* 2.14 -26.34; hardness 51.95 N -206.11 N. The sensory profile attributes presented p<0.05%. It was determined that all sweet cookie formulations met the bromatological and microbiological requirements established in the NTE INEN 2085:2005 standard. By using10% pitahaya peel powder in the formulation of sweet cookies, the parameters of hardness and sensory acceptability improved considerably.
Comportamiento de 33 accesiones de café (Coffea sp.) tipo Catimor en San Ramón, Chanchamayo, Perú
Authors: Valderrama-Palacios Deyna Malory , León-Rojas Fabiola , Alvarado-Huamán Leonel , Borjas-Ventura Ricardo , Castro-Cepero Viviana , Julca-Otiniano Alberto
Published: April 2024

Coffee has been cultivated in Peru for over 100 years, and since then, various commercial varieties have been introduced, mostly informally, although this approach has been changing in recent years, benefiting national coffee farming. Within this context, documenting the presence of Catimors is necessary, as it is an important group of varieties with presence in all coffee-producing areas. This study aimed to understand the characteristics of 33 Catimor-type coffee accessions in San Ramón, Chanchamayo, Peru. The study was conducted during the 2018-2019 coffee growing season. The location was at the Coffee Germplasm Bank of the National Agrarian University La Molina (BGC-UNALM), located on the "La Génova" estate, in San Ramón, Chanchamayo, Peru, at an altitude of 965 meters above sea level, 11°05.70' LS and 75°20.969' LO. Thirty-three accessions were analyzed with 5 replications each, evaluating the incidence of rust (%), infestation level of coffee berry borer (%), number of harvests, weight of one hundred ripe fruits (g), weight of pulp of one hundred ripe fruits (g), weight of one hundred seeds (g), cherry coffee yield (quintal [qq] ha-1), dry parchment coffee yield (qq ha-1), and the ratio of dry parchment coffee to cherry coffee. Considering that the finalweight in kg of each field harvest was obtained and then transformed into quintals (1 qq equals 46 kg). The results showed that Catimors are a group of varieties whose main characteristic is resistance to coffee rust. In this trial, 11 out of the 33 evaluated accessions had zero incidence, meaning they showed no symptoms of the disease during the study period. They also showed a high yield of dry parchment coffee; in this case, the most outstanding accessions were UNACAF-70 and UNACAF-114, with 54.582 qq ha-1and 42.88 qq ha-1; respectively. It was concluded that Catimors can be used in integrated management programs for coffee rust in Peru due to their resistance to coffee rust and high yield.
Calibración de vertedero triangular de pared delgada a la salida de un desarenador en el Centro Experimental Cota Cota
Authors: Serrano Coronel Genaro
Published: April 2024

La calibración del vertedero triangular de placa delgada, fue planteado en razón que el vertedero ubicado a la salida de un desarenador en el Centro Experimental de Cota Cota (CECC), fue recortado en sus lados con el fin ampliar la capacidad de descarga, generando un ángulo de escotadura de 72,4°. El trabajo fue realizado bajo el enfoque de investigación acción, considerando que se ha partido de referencias que definen y plantean relaciones matemáticas a partir de investigaciones en vertederos triangulares de pared delgada. El experimento fue desarrollado a partir de los valores obtenidos en campo, mediante el método volumétrico. El análisis de los resultados comprende la influencia del coeficiente de descarga Cd, cuando se establece un único valor determinado por el ajuste lineal entre los caudales observados y los caudales teóricos, advirtiéndose que los valores de caudal real ajustados por el Cd variable en función a la altura de carga y coeficientes de ajuste, se subestiman a la menor altura (9,20 cm) y sobreestiman a la mayor altura (14 cm) en relación a los caudales determinados mediate un único coeficiente de descarga, incluso a los valores de campo, pero nos permite reflejar con mejor precisión a los valores observados en campo.
Zwingli’s Transformation of Medieval Theology
Authors: Leppin Volker
Published: April 2024

As Daniel Bolliger has shown, Zwingli’s development was deeply rooted in the Scotist tradition, as represented by Thomas Brulefer in particular. This article follows up on this observation in order to draw systematic conclusions. Zwingli took up Scotus’ understanding of God as a kind of being that is far above any relationship to the finite. Zwingli framed this notion in different ways throughout his career. The first step of his development was the opposition of the infinite creator to finite creation. In a second, decisively reformational step, Zwingli highlighted the difference between the Divine Word and that of the human. This leads to the difference between spirit and matter. This is at the source of Zwingli’s difference to Luther. Both show different ways of transforming the Middle Ages, leading to different ways of Reformation.
Minimizing the Effect of Integrating Wind Farms on Transmission Power Systems
Authors: Elhaffar Abdelsalam , Al-Badi Abdullah , AlBadi Naif , AlDarmaki Issa , AlSenani Ahmed
Published: April 2024

Expanding the renewable energy sources usage in power systems will help the government meet its energy policy goals of lowering emissions, ensuring high power supply reliability, and promoting spot markets with high competitivity.  However, due to the intermittent nature of these sources, this will necessitate the mitigation of network vulnerabilities. High wind energy penetration in the grid could have an impact on the system frequency, voltage, real and reactive power response, and power quality of the system. The main objective of this paper is to investigate how the integration of wind farms in the Jalan Bani Bu Ali (JBBA) area will affect Oman's main interconnected system (MIS). Results show that the effect is minor on voltage and frequency stability by all disturbances taken into account.
Immunity Patterns of Covid-19 Recovered Patients in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Authors: Huda Khan  , Maisoor Ahmed Nafees  , Saif Ud Din  , Mehran Kausar  , Raja Imran
Published: April 2024

The main purpose of this study was to assess the immunity of recovered patients in COVID-19 patients. The idea was to unveil the nexus between the onset of COVID-19 coupled with the virulence of the disease and the immune responses of the target population in tandem with the intake of local/traditional foods. In the current study antibody presence and complete blood profile of 100 individuals were studied for COVID-19, from the Gilgit area. Immunity against COVID-19 recovered patients was observed during this investigation after more than eight months of their recovery. In this study, 78.2% of people were positive for Immunoglobin G antibody and 23.7% for Immunoglobin M antibody. The most infected age group recorded was 31-40 years. The mean blood glucose level in random was 143.38 mg/dL and 128.18 mg/dL in males and females, respectively. The mean cholesterol level in males was 148.82 mg/dL while the female cholesterol mean was 126.49 mg/dL. White Blood Cells were observed within their prescribed ranges. The mean hemoglobin level was 14.580 g/dL and 12.022 g/dL while mean RBC was 4.7838×106 m/µL and 4.2993×106 m/µL and the mean platelets were 238.45×103/µL and 261.91×103/µL in male and female, respectively. It is observed that the A+ blood group was more susceptible to infection. About 75% of individuals consume highly rich and nutritious food. About 55% of people engaged themselves with exercise. 25% of participants used their normal regular diet during the infection phase on the other hand 75% of individuals treated themselves with a specific and highly nutritious diet for their rapid and healthy recovery. More than 65% of people were re-infected after COVID-19 vaccination but the symptoms were not severe. Due to the strong innate immunity of people from this region, they recovered more rapidly. The dietary habits, high hemoglobin levels coupled with regular exercise might have a positive impact on early recovery of COVID-19-infected patients.