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El rol de la empatía, la compasión y la ira en la moralidad: un acercamiento entre las filosofías de Prinz y Nussbaum
Authors: Fernández Mariana
Published: July 2024

Desde miradas filosóficas variadas, como la filosofía de la mente y la ética, se estudia qué son la empatía, la compasión y la ira, y cuáles son sus funciones morales. Además, se investiga si estas emociones pueden ser gestionadas, enseñadas y aprendidas. Autores como Prinz (2006) y Nussbaum (2014) hablan de qué son las emociones, y les proveen a la empatía, la compasión y la ira alguna función moral. El objetivo del trabajo es comparar las aproximaciones que, desde marcos teóricos divergentes, realizan Prinz (2006) y Nussbaum (2014) a dichas emociones. Específicamente, se reconstruirán sus argumentaciones sobre la empatía, la simpatía, la compasión, la ira y la preocupación. Luego, se expondrán acuerdos y desacuerdos entre los autores. Este análisis mostrará si es posible un acercamiento entre sus filosofías y se obtendrá una mirada amplia y plural sobre la función de las emociones en la moralidad.
ALAT PEMANTAU KONDISI PASIEN MENGGUNAKAN ARDUINO UNO DENGAN TAMPILAN GRAFIK TERHUBUNG THINGSPEAK
Authors: Marwanto Marwanto , Suharjanto Suharjanto , Jeniyansah Feby Rantau
Published: July 2024

Perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi sangat berpengaruh dalam semua bidang, tidak terkecuali di bidang kesehatan dan medis. Untuk meningkatkan nilai pelayanan dari tenaga medis diperlukan pemantauan kondisi pasien secara real-time. Tenaga medis memerlukan informasi kondisi pasien agar dapat melakukan tindakan preventif dan efektif. Informasi yang dibutuhkan oleh tenaga medis adalah tanda-tanda vital kondisi pasien yang berupa detak jantung dan suhu tubuh. Kondisi detak jantung pasien dapat dibaca dengan pulse sensor, sedangkan suhu tubuh dapat dibaca dengan sensor suhu DS18B20. Hasil pembacaan sensor detak jantung dan suhu tubuh ditampilkan pada tampilan layar Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) dengan bantuan modul Inter-Integrated Circuits (I2C) dalam berkomunikasi dengan Arduino Uno. Supaya tenaga medis dapat memantau kondisi detak jantung dan suhu tubuh pasien dari jarak jauh tanpa melalui kabel digunakan smartphone dengan aplikasi platformThingspeak. Smartphone dengan aplikasi Thingspeak dapat berkomunikasi dengan sensor detak jantung dan suhu tubuh dengan bantuan modul ESP8266-01. Dari penelitian yang telah dilaksanakan didapat rata-rata kesalahan pembacaan suhu sebesar 1,4% dan denyut jantung 3,6%. Alat pemantau kondisi pasien ini dapat diimplementasikan di rumah sakit untuk memantau kondisi pasien berupa detak jantung dan suhu tubuh.
MEMBANGUN APLIKASI ANDROID DIGITAL MARKETING SEBAGAI UPAYA UNTUK PENINGKATAN JUMLAH MAHASISWA PRODI INFORMATIKA UNIVERSITAS SAHID SURAKARTA
Authors: Retnoningsih Dwi
Published: July 2024

Digital marketing telah menjadi elemen kunci dalam strategi pemasaran modern. Konten pada aplikasi dapat mencakup berbagai aspek seperti menawarkan produk atau jasa yang dimiliki, layanan yang ada, kontak, media sosial, iklan online, konten digital, dan lain-lain. Prodi Informatika, Universitas Sahid Surakarta belum memiliki aplikasi khusus untuk memasarkan prodi. Melihat dari kondisi perolehan mahasiswa baru yang hanya satu kelas dengan jumlah antara 30 sampai dengan 40 mahasiswa untuk setiap tahunnya, maka dipandang perlu untuk dibangun sebuah aplikasi digital marketing Prodi Informatika. Aplikasi ini untuk mengkomunikasikan program-program yang dimiliki kepada masyarakat agar dapat menarik minat calon mahasiswa baru untuk mendaftar. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai pada penelitian ini adalah untuk membangun sebuah aplikasi android yang mampu digunakan untuk keperluan pemasaran digital agar dapat meningkatkan efektivitas pemasaran di Program Studi Informatika, Universitas Sahid Surakarta melalui penggunaan teknologi mobile. Tujuan yang lain yaitu menyediakan akses yang lebih mudah dan cepat terkait informasi program studi, kurikulum, fasilitas, layanan, profil dosen, kegiatan, prestasi dan lainnya kepada calon mahasiswa. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode pengumpulan data, yang terdiri dari observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Sedangkan pengembangan sistemnya menggunakan metode siklus hidup pengembangan sistem (SDLC). Desain sistem menggunakan metode berorientasiobjek dengan UML. Penelitian ini menghasilkan sebuah aplikasi android digital marketing Prodi Informatika Universitas Sahid Surakarta yang dapat digunakan sebagai media promosi di bagian Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru.
Концепции управления в китайской социологии в первой половине XX века
Authors: Кремнёв Евгений Владимирович
Published: July 2024

В работе исследуются значимые работы в изучении управления в китайской социологии первой половины XX века. Автор анализирует влияние социально-политических событий этого периода на формирование социологической науки в Китае, используя системно-исторический подход, сопоставительный и типологический анализ. В работе выявлено разделение социологии первой половины XX века на марксистскую и немарксистскую. В рамках первой показана значимость интеграции марксистских идей с китайскими управленческими традициями, критика немарксистских управленческих концепций и влияния западных держав на процессы управления в Китае. В рамках немарксистской социологии отмечается роль американских миссионеров и китайских ученых, обучавшихся за рубежом, в распространении социологии и начале её институционализации в Китае. Выделяются три типа социологических исследований управления: работы, поднимающие дискуссию об отнесенности проблем управления к социологии; комплексные социологические работы, частично посвященные управлению; и специализированные исследования управления. Автор приходит к выводу, что ключевыми тенденциями эпохи в изучении управления были сочетание социологии и марксизма, китаецентризм, проявившийся в поисках регион-специфичных научных подходов, и научный прагматизм, способствовавший активному заимствованию западных концепций. Несмотря на долгий период застоя, связанный с запретом социологии (1953–1979 гг.), современная китайская социологическая наука продолжает опираться на опыт, приобретенный ею в первой половине XX века.
Проблемы формирования раннемодерных государств (сер. XV – сер. XVII вв.): современный взгляд
Authors: Пенской Александр Витальевич
Published: July 2024

«Долгий XVI век», обычно отождествляемый с временным промежутком между серединой XV и серединой XVII столетий, традиционно принято считать временем формирования так называемых централизованных государств.  Эти политические образования понимаются как некое качественно новое явление в истории государства и права по сравнению с их средневековыми предшественниками, и это новое качество заключается в централизации политической власти, создании единого правового поля и монополизации насилия в руках верховной власти, воплощенной в образе монарха. Однако сегодня этот образ сильного государства подвергается пересмотру и корректировке. Автор обращает внимание на современные тенденции рассмотрения политических и юридических процессов в раннее Новое время. При этом автор указывает на противоречивость процессов формирования и развития политических и правовых структур и институтов в рассматриваемое время, которые строились на взаимодействии и противостоянии бинарных категорий – централизация/децентрализация, закон/обычай и т. п. Эта противоречивость связана была, по мнению автора, с институциональной слабостью раннемодерных государств. Ограниченность административного ресурса, которым обладала власть, и необходимость в силу этого учитывать мнение общества обусловили главную характеристику развития политических образований и структуру Раннего Нового времени – эволюционность.
Понятие правовой системы переходного периода
Authors: Чигринский Николай Сергеевич
Published: July 2024

Общественные отношения в своей сути не являются стабильным явлением. Зачастую в государстве может сложиться обстановка, когда трансформация общественных отношений приводит к изменению правовой системы государства, вследствие чего государство на определённом историческом отрезке времени находится в переходном периоде. Совокупность правовых явлений общества в таком государстве можно назвать правовой системой переходного периода. На сегодняшний день понятие правовой системы переходного периода – малоизученная тема, требующая новых подходов. Цель данной работы – сформулировать понятие правовой системы переходного периода. Полученное в результате исследования определение отражает особый тип взаимосвязанных правовых явлений общества, обладающий специфическими признаками, характеризующийся относительной непродолжительностью существования.
Концепт служения: евангельские смыслы и актуальные контексты
Authors: Липич Тамара Ивановна , Маслакова Анастасия Валерьевна
Published: July 2024

Рассмотрен вопрос служения Русской Православной Церкви в современном обществе, способствующего решению насущных общественных проблем (войны, эпидемии, социальное неравенство и др.). Авторы уделяют особое внимание нравственной составляющей категорий «благотворительность», «милосердие», «миссионерство», «подвижничество», «религиозное образование и просвещение», «материальные и духовные дела милосердия», воплощаемых в реальных делах религиозных организаций. Авторы отмечают, что перспективы развития служения связаны с его распространением в социуме, а также с развитием сотрудничества Церкви и государства. Сделан вывод о том, что современная концепция социального служения, основываясь на священных книгах, наполняет новыми смыслами такие ценности, как благотворительность, милосердие, миссионерство, подвижничество.
Corporate Financial Heterogeneity and Environmental Disclosure of Listed Oil and Gas Firms in Nigeria
Authors: C. I. Onyali , C. U. Okerekeoti
Published: July 2024

The study examined the effect of financial heterogeneity on the environmental disclosure of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. Specifically, the study ascertained the effect of total assets, total sales and financial leverage on waste management disclosure of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. Ex-post facto research design was used for the study and the population of the study comprised all the listed oil and gas firms on the Nigerian Exchange Group as of 31st Dec 2023. However, based on the use of the purposive sampling technique, six (6) listed oil and gas firms were chosen as the sample of the study based on the criteria of attainment of at least 10 consecutive years of listing on the Nigerian Exchange Group and on the availability of data. Secondary data were collected from the annual financial reports of the selected firms for the period 2012 to 2021 and Descriptive statistics was used to summarise the data collected. Panel regression analysis was used to analyse the data via E-Views statistical software, version 10. The result of the analysis revealed that while total assets have a significant and negative effect on waste management disclosure of listed Oil and Gas companies in Nigeria, total sales and financial leverage have a significant positive and non-significant positive effect respectively on waste management disclosure of listed Oil and Gas firms in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study concluded and recommended amongst others that firms should consider leveraging their finances to support waste management initiatives as this can not only enhance their disclosure practices but also reduce their environmental footprint and improve their long-term financial performance.
Effect of Agricultural Cooperative Businesses on the Wellbeing of Members in Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: A. A. Ayantoyinbo , G. O. Alufohia , D. O. Babalola , O. E. Okelola
Published: July 2024

Agricultural Cooperatives have a vital role in improving the wellbeing of their members. This study intends to assess the extent of agricultural cooperative businesses on the wellbeing of members in Ogun State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of agricultural cooperative members, identify the types of businesses operated by agricultural cooperative societies, identify the benefits that cooperative members derived from agricultural cooperative societies and businesses, and examine the effects of agricultural cooperative businesses on the wellbeing of cooperative members. The data for the study were gathered through structured questionnaires distributed to 312 active and registered members of the selected agricultural cooperatives. The sample was chosen through a multi-stage approach that included purposive and random sampling techniques, and the data were analysed using mean before and after ratings, simple percentages, standard deviation, and the t-test. According to the findings, the majority of respondents were able to purchase assets such as farms, buildings, motorbikes, bicycles, telephones, radios, and televisions as a result of agricultural cooperative societies engaged in profitable industries. Furthermore, members had increased access to healthcare and food. Furthermore, the effects of agricultural cooperative firms were visible in the increased income claimed by respondents following the founding of these businesses, as confirmed by a significant t-value of 5%. This implies that there was a considerable difference in members' subjective wellbeing in the establishment of agricultural cooperative businesses. Finally, this study provides persuasive evidence that agricultural cooperative businesses (economic activities) significantly improve the subjective wellbeing of members in the studied area. It is advised that agricultural cooperatives diversify their investments to increase their viability, improving the wellbeing of their members and host communities. This strategy will also inspire members to actively participate and support the acquisition of powerful abilities, ultimately leading to the attainment of sustainable development goals.
E-Learning as a Tool to Eradicate Functional Illiteracy in Older Adults in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State
Authors: E. P. Ibienebo , E. G. Emeh
Published: July 2024

This study presents e-learning as a tool to eradicate functional illiteracy in older adults in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design; the population of the study comprised adults in Bonny LGA, Rivers State. A total of two hundred (200) respondents were selected for this study using the simple random sampling technique. This technique was adopted in order to give every respondent based in that locality equal chances of being selected for the study. The primary data was used as a source of data collection; the respondents were rated using a 4-point Likert scale. The reliability of the instrument was obtained using a test-retest procedure and Cronbach’s Alpha instrument. A simple percentage tool was employed in both table and chart format to describe the characteristics of the respondents. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the copies of the questionnaire. The analysis revealed that lack of resources and little knowledge of computerised devices are challenges associated with implementing e-learning initiatives for older adults. This study concludes that e-learning is a panacea for eradicating functional illiteracy among older adults in Bonny LGA, Rivers State. The study recommends that the government should provide more resources that will aid e-learning for improvement and address literacy challenges among older adults in Bonny LGA. They should also make e-learning programs to be extremely effective by providing resource materials for trainers and trainees.
Development of a Test for Common Major Competencies Based on Core Competencies of University – A Case Study of K University in Korea
Authors: Lee Keumho , Jeon Seungbong
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to derive the common elements of field-based major competencies that are required for all K University students, develop a diagnostic tool to measure them, and confirm the validity and reliability of the measurement questions. A Delphi survey was conducted to define the common elements of the major competencies to derive preliminary questions, and a preliminary and main survey was conducted to examine the quality of the developed questions.
The study found that the common elements of basic major abilities were understanding of basic knowledge and data utilization ability, and the common elements of advanced major abilities were research experiment design and analysis ability, and practical ability. Items with high factor loadings were reduced to 14 basic and 14 advanced major ability related questions, and a reliability test was performed. The results of this study make it possible to derive the common elements of major competencies and provide students with information to develop their competencies. In addition, the results can be used to manage the performance indicators of universities effectively.
The effects of Ketone Body β-hydroxybutyrate on eNOS Levels and VCAM-1 Expression in Wistar Rats Exposed to Cigarette Smoke
Authors: Andrianto Andrianto , Ardiana Meity , Wardhani Puspa , Triastuti Fita , Yurista Salva Reverentia
Published: July 2024

Background and Aim: Cigarette smoking is strongly associated with coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis, both of which are influenced by endothelial dysfunction. Antioxidant therapy has the potential to inhibit the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. purpose of the study was to assess the antioxidant potential of β-hydroxybutyrate by examining its effects on eNOS levels and VCAM-1 expression in male Wistar rats exposed to cigarette smoke. Material and methods:. There were 25 Wistar rats involved in this study under a laboratory experiment, which were distributed into five experimental groups. Two control groups were included, with one group receiving no intervention (K-) and the other group exposed to daily exposure to 40 cigarette smoke (K+). The remaining three groups received daily doses of β-hydroxybutyrate-(R)-1,3-butanediol monoester supplement (DeltaG; KE) at 1.5g/kg/day (P1), 3g/kg/day (P2), and 6g/kg/day (P3), respectively, in addition to daily exposure to 40 cigarette smoke. After a 28-day exposure period, eNOS levels and VCAM-1 expression in the aortic tissue were measured. The data were analyzed using the ANOVA test, followed by Fisher’s LSD post hoc test. Results: The administration of β-hydroxybutyrate led to a significant increase in eNOS levels in the Wistar rat aorta (p = 0.036; p<0.05). However, there were no huge contrasts seen in VCAM-1 expression (p = 0.426; p>0.05). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that while Wistar rats exposed to cigarette smoke for 28 days experienced an increase in eNOS levels, there was no decrease in VCAM-1 expression.These findings suggest the potential of β-hydroxybutyrate as a vasodilator in mitigating the effects of cigarette-induced endothelial dysfunction.
Evaluation of the effect of Wheatgrass powder on Stress-induced depression and memory loss in mice
Authors: Divya Latha Jangam , Obilineni Iswarya , Sai Nadh A V S Ravi , Ramachandran Vadivelan , Reddy C. Sahana , Bhuvaneswari Kanuri. , Harika Padavala , Sai Praneeth Tripuraneni
Published: July 2024

Aim: To evaluate the effect of wheat grass powder on stress induced depression and memory loss in mice. Objective: The main objective is to observe the effect of wheat grass powder on stress induced depression and memory loss. Wheatgrass is the young grass of Triticum aestivum. The powder of wheat grass is known to contain chlorophyll, aminoatcids, minerals, flavonoids, vitamins etc. Stress was induced in mice by forced swim test. Methods: Forced swim test to induce stress, Behavioural tests by using actophotometer and Y maze apparatus and histopathological studies. Results: wheat grass powder treated group showed significant increase in locomotor activity when observed in actophotometer. Wheat grass powder treated group chosen and spent much time in novel arm of Y maze when compared to other groups. Conclusion: From result, it was concluded that wheat grass powder shows significant antidepressant activity and memory improving ability.
Design, Fabrication, In-vitro, and Ex-Vivo Permeation Study Nisoldipine (NSP) Loaded SLNs by Modified Solvent Diffusion Method
Authors: Ghosh Soumyadip , Basak Ankita
Published: July 2024

Objective: To deliver Nisoldipine (Nsp) transdermally, new particulate carriers have been prepared, such as stable solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and nanostructured lipid carriers as gel form, using a two-factor, three-level central composite design (CCD). Method: For this experiment, The Nsp-SLNs gel was prepared using carbopol 940.We fabricated SLNs with stearic acid and tween 80 using a modified solvent diffusion method. Results: Particle size, zeta potential, polydispersity index, and in-vitro dissolution studies of the prepared nanoparticles were evaluated for their optimal use. Rat abdominal skin was also investigated for percutaneous permeation of Nsp-SLNs. Analyzing the particle size by photon correlation spectroscopy (PCS)using Malvern Zetasizer, which shows that the Nsp-SLNs are in the range of 75.49±0.63nm to 106.41±0.63nm. The entrapment efficiency (EE%) among all 9 Nsp-SLN formulations fell around 84.14±0.5% and 86.14±0.25%. Conclusion: An in-vitro drug release test was conducted over a period of 12 hours. Formulation F4 showed the optimum result based on the response surface methodology. Nsp-SLNs and Nsp-SLNsgels were successfully formulated using stearic acid and tween 80 was subjected to transdermal use. Nsp-SLNs feature a steady zeta potential window with a monodispersing range, a uniform particle size distribution within the nanoparticle range, and good encapsulation effectiveness. Higuchi and zero-order kinetics were used to predict the in-vitro release of Nsp-SLNs and gels supplemented with stearic acid and tween 80.
Trigger Tool-Based Detection of Adverse Drug Reactions – A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Anand K. Anjali , Winson Pereira Ralph , D. Shetty Runi , Jain Praneetha , P. S. Supriya , Shetty Shraddha
Published: July 2024

Background: To prevent medication-related patient harm and improve healthcare safety and quality, the hospital needs to detect, report, and review adverse drug reactions (ADR) so that specific target safety interventions can be done. Triggers are clues or tools used to identify adverse events. Methodology: A prospective review of patient (n = 366) records using the Global Trigger Tool method was undertaken to detect ADRs for 6 months. The presence of ADRs was reviewed by three independent authors using 39 triggers, and the findings were validated by a physician and a clinical pharmacist. Data collected was entered in Excel and analyzed by using SPSS Version 29.0 Results: Among 366 patient records reviewed, 203 times triggers were observed; the most common trigger was antiemetics (32.02%). However, the most common trigger related to adverse effects was using the other medication module trigger (25.12%). A total of 47 ADRs were observed, of which 44 were associated with triggers, and three were reported spontaneously. The most common ADR was found to be constipation in 11 patients (23.40%), and the most common drug class associated with ADRs was observed to be antibiotics in 16 patients (34.04%). There was no association observed between the ADR and the patient-specific factors. Conclusion: The trigger tool can be a feasible method for identifying ADRs compared to the traditional ADR identification methods. To improve the quality of patient safety,trigger-tool-based identification of ADR can be used in routine settings.
Physicochemical Characteristics, Chemical composition and In vitro Antioxidant activities of Essential oil from Ocimum basilicum L. Leaves
Authors: Desta Asegele , Chaithanya K Krishna , Kumar A.D Naveen , Cheekurumelli Prasanthi , Dogulas Palleti John , Rai Sudhish , Hagos Zenebe
Published: July 2024

Plant-derived medicines offer a safer alternative to synthetic options, providing significant therapeutic benefits and more economical treatment options. This study aimed to assess the physicochemical characteristics, chemical composition, and antioxidant properties of the essential oil extracted from Ocimum basilicum L. leaves harvested in Wukro. The oil was obtained using the hydrodistillation method, and its chemical composition was analyzed using GC-MS. various parameters including density, specific gravity, pH, boiling point, refractive index, acid value, saponification value, and ester value were considered. Antioxidant activities were evaluated using DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, NO inhibition, and OH free radical assays. The yield of oil was determined to be 0.14±0.016%, with GC-MS identifying 30 compounds. Major components included eugenol (32.69%), Octadecatrienoic acid (12.00%), and ethylisoallcholate (9.25%). Antioxidant activity increased with higher concentrations of the essential oil, suggesting synergistic effects among its components. These findings support the potential use of the essential oil as a natural source of antioxidants.
Phytochemical profiling and Pharmacognostic activity of Lycopodiella cernua (L.) Pic. Serm. a lesser-known plant from Mizoram, North East India
Authors: Vanlalpeka R. , Vanlalruati Ngamlai Elizabeth , Ralte Vanlalhruaii , Vanlalhluna P. C. , Mehta S.K
Published: July 2024

Lycopodiella cernua (L.) Pic. Serm. is a lesser-known pteridophyte found in Mizoram. The present study provides insights into phytochemical profiling, antibacterial and antioxidant activities to validate its medicinal potential. Phytochemical screening of the chloroform and methanol extracts revealed the presence of carbohydrates, proteins, terpenoids, phenols, glycosides, saponins, phytosterols, and flavonoids, whereas alkaloids and tannins were absent. The total polyphenol content in the chloroform extract was 134.0mg GAE g-1, whereas that in the methanolic extract was 137.5mg GAE g-1. The flavonoid content was higher (131.6mg QE g-1) in the methanol extract of L. cernua than in the chloroform extract (116.90mg QE g-1). The methanol extract showed potent inhibitory effects against all tested microorganisms, whereas the chloroform extract showed no activity against the tested organisms. The DPPH scavenging assay showed that the methanolic extract had 7.2-fold higher antioxidant activity than the chloroform extract, as indicated by the IC50 values obtained for both extracts.
Maintaining Data safety and accuracy through Data Integrity (DI): A Comprehensive Review
Authors: M. Sabale Mrunal , A. Pande Varun , A. Tagalpallewar Amol , G. Swami Arti , T. Pawar Anil , M. Baheti Akshay
Published: July 2024

In the pharma industry, data integrity (DI) is essential to make sure that the final products meet all the relevant quality requirements. It is the essence of all the methods of maintaining and ensuring the accuracy and continuity of data over its entire life cycle. DI is the most popular subject in the pharma industry. It gives precise, reliable and uniform data throughout its entire life cycle. This includes good documentation practices (GDP) that restrict the movement, deletion, copying or editing of data. Implementation of its principle will directly reflect the quality of the product. DI must comply with ALCOA+++ according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidelines. ALCOA+++ represents Attributable, Legible, Contemporary, Original, Accurate, Complete, Consistent, Enduring, Available. As outlined in numerous guidance and regulations, DI is over-critical to regulatory submissions. This article describes the concept, importance, regulatory requirements, data life cycle, types and principle ALCOA+++, DI-related risks, issues and its various solutions.
An Analysis of Learning Management Apparatus in Resident (Re)production for Community Building: Focusing on 'Bombyeot Maeul'
Authors: Lee Kyunglim ,   The Korean Society for Lifelong Education
Published: July 2024

This study analyzes the concept of the learning management apparatus, a network of elements influencing learning within a community, in the context of community development. The learning management apparatus is a network of linguistic and non-linguistic elements that intervene in human learning activities, conditioning learners as particular subjects. The networked nature of the learning management apparatus explains the subjectification of learners through the lens of lifelong learning, focusing particularly on its spatial dimension. The case study focuses on “Bombyeot Maeul,” which practices alternative education. The learning management of “Bombyeot Maeul” adapts according to the community's evolving conditions. Changes in elements and their arrangement such as discourses, institutions, organizations, and practice units, drive changes in learning management. In other words, the conditioning of learners evolves in response to changes in the learning management apparatus. An approach focusing on the elements and arrangements that constitute the learning management apparatus highlights the variability and fluidity of the learning context, refining explanations of learner subjectification and failure. This expands the discussion on the learning management apparatus as a theoretical tool for grasping the spatial dimension of lifelong learning.
Research on 'Non-Institutional College' and Deleuze’s 'Learning Assemblage'
Authors: Choi Kunjung ,   The Korean Society for Lifelong Education
Published: July 2024

This study analyses seven spaces of ‘learning assemblage’, interpreting the concept of ‘agencement’ in Deleuze's philosophy of “becoming”. ‘Non-institutional college’ is presented as a post-qualitative inquiry that collects examples of experiences and explores Deleuze's philosophy as a 'learning assemblage'. The empirical context of the case focused on participant observation and interview materials in seven areas, revealing the specificity of the “learning assemblage”. In a ‘non-institutional college’, adult learning is an ‘assemblage’ driven by desire, creating a new possibility of a ‘learning-led life’ as ‘learning without end’. The conventional grammar of why and what we learn is disrupted, giving rise to a new relationship between learning and life. Adult learning assemblage becomes a “(college)-becoming” or a “war machine” and a field, where 'sensitive thinking'caring for one's own and others' desires—‘critical thinking’ resisting learning confined by identity and standardization, and 'paradoxical thinking'—seeing differently—takes place. This study reveals, first, the ontological implications of adults’ learning assemblage outside the traditional college system, presenting it as an alternative stream within adult higher education. Second, this study attempts to theorize the emergence, development, and dynamics of adults’ learning assemblage by redefining Deleuze's ‘assemblage theory’ as a dynamic process.
SwarmPID: Enhancing Amphibious Robot Control through Partial Swarm Optimization
Authors: Gargi Phadke
Published: July 2024

In the realm of control systems, PID controllers stand out as the go-to choice for their widespread application and user-friendly nature. Achieving optimal performance for complex systems, such as an amphibious robot, hinges greatly on setting the PID controller parameters just right. Traditionally, this has been a painstaking task, often involving manual tuning methods aided by software calculators. However, a promising alternative emerges in the form of particle swarm optimization (PSO). In our study, we employ PSO to efficiently determine the optimal PID controller parameters. This method offers a streamlined approach, leveraging the collective intelligence of particles to navigate the parameter space and converge upon the most effective settings. To evaluate the efficacy of our proposed approach, we meticulously compare its performance against other tuning methods, including pole placement and LQR. Through rigorous testing, we assess the composite control system's behavior under various error conditions and time responses. By embracing PSO for PID parameter tuning, we aim to streamline the optimization process, enhance control system performance, and pave the way for more efficient and reliable operation of complex systems like the amphibious robot.
Supply Chain Analysis of India's Food Segment in the Context of Industry 4.0
Authors: M.Madhuritha, G. Nedumaran
Published: July 2024

The food industry is a critical sector in any country’s economy, and in India, it holds immense significance due to its vast population and diverse food consumption patterns. In recent years, the food industry in India has been undergoing a transformation, largely driven by the advent of industry 4.0 technologies. This abstract provides a concise summary of the paper outlining key segments in the food value chain, key trends in the Indian market Which mainly focusing on trends in consumption and trends in supply, and it explores the impact of industry 4.0 technologies including the IoT, AI, Big Data Analysis, Block Chain into the food segment supply chain. In the other phases, the researcher detailed explain about the sustainable supply chain, opportunities & benefits of the food segment in the supply chain through industry 4.0.
FPI in It Sector: Navigating Investment Flows and Market Volatility
Authors: Neetu Chadha, Ridhi Khattar, Meghna Chhabra
Published: July 2024

Purpose of the study:
Examining and evaluating the short- and long-term linkages and correlations between foreign portfolio investment flows in the Indian IT sector and the performance of IT companies in the Indian equities market is the aim of this study. This study looks into the effects of foreign portfolio investments in the IT industry on sectoral returns and the volatility of pertinent sector stock indices.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
For an eleven-year period, from April 2012 to March 2023, the current study employs weekly time series data of the FPI, VIX, interest rate, CPI, and exchange rate USD-INR for the IT sector. In order to accomplish the stated goal of the study, this work applies the Granger causality test and the Johansen Cointegration test. After stationarity has been established, the next step is to search for autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity (ARCH). GARCH (2,1) is the most acceptable predictor for determining the level of volatility in the IT industry because weekly data was used in this study.
 
Findings:
The results determined that there is a bidirectional Granger Causality between FII-IT movements and Nifty-IT movements. The IT sector's long-term FPI movements were positively correlated with returns, as demonstrated by the findings of Johansen's Co-integration Test. The results also show that as FPIs increase, stock values decrease because stock prices are increasingly susceptible to their selling pressure. A study showed a connection between FII inflows and outflows and surges in the volatility of the IT industry.
Implications and Recommendations:
The study provides policymakers with a number of recommendations for bolstering the Indian stock market. First, given the current state of the economy, India has embraced a policy to encourage Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in its capital markets. This is because FPIs boost capital inflows into the nation while maintaining the nation's low level of foreign debt. Second, increased financial stability and efficiency are needed by small-cap companies, particularly those that are still developing. Due to this fact, the government must create appropriate rules for their sustainable financial development.
醫策會國家品質獎卓越中心:風濕免疫中心品質提升與成果分享
Authors: 黃建中 黃建中 , Chien-Chung Huang 張詩欣 , 黃柏豪 黃柏豪 , Pai-Hao Huang 吳柏樟 , 楊凱介 楊凱介 , 洪偉哲 洪偉哲 , 藍忠亮 藍忠亮 , 陳得源 陳得源
Published: July 2024

鑒於風濕免疫中心照護的病人多為重大傷病及難治疾病，且易合併共病，如早發性心血管疾病、間質性肺病變及骨質疏鬆等，進而減低平均餘命及降低生活品質，因此亟需優質的跨領域團隊合作及持續的照護品質提升，方能達成全人照護目標。故風濕免疫中心參加第24屆醫策會國家醫療品質獎系統類卓越中心競賽，期待藉由外部評核來改善缺失及進行品質優化。

本中心自2016年成立以來，依據優質的醫療照護需求及嚴謹的全面品質要求，建置優質的跨領域醫療照護團隊及建立共同照護及轉介簡易流程，提供「病人至上」之創新與全方位醫療服務，並在選擇標靶藥物治療時，鼓勵病友參與醫療決策，因應2020年新冠疫情爆發，更著手建置醫療照護之雲端資訊系統，以達衛教無時限及醫病零距離。為能提升醫療照護品質，訂定具時效性的關鍵指標及優質照護相關的標準作業流程，並運用商業智慧進行品質監控及藉由PDCA手法進行改善。近五年來成效卓越，包括質量兼具的醫療照護品質、線上衛教高總數及高滿意度、提高風險藥物（標靶藥物）使用的安全性、及明顯提升病友的自我照護品質等。

 

Patients under the care of the Rheumatology and Immunology Center often experience severe and refractory diseases that are accompanied by comorbidities such as early-onset cardiovascular disease, interstitial lung disease, and osteoporosis, which reduce both life expectancy and quality of life. High-quality interdisciplinary teamwork and continuous improvement in care quality are required to achieve holistic patient care. Thus, the Rheumatology and Immunology Center participated in the 24th Joint Commission of Taiwan National Healthcare Quality Award for the Quality Improvement System category, aiming to use external evaluations to identify deficiencies and optimize quality.

Since its establishment in 2016, the Rheumatology and Immunology Center has developed a high-quality interdisciplinary medical care team and established streamlined processes for collaborative care and referrals, meeting the demand for superior medical care and the rigorous requirements of total quality management. With a patient-first approach, the center provides innovative and comprehensive medical services and encourages patient participation in medical decisions, particularly in selecting targeted drug therapies. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, the center also implemented a cloud-based medical care information system to achieve continuous health education and seamless doctor–patient communication. To enhance care quality, the center established timely key performance indicators and standard operating procedures related to high-quality care, using business intelligence for quality monitoring and the Plan-Do-Check-Act method for improvement. Over the past 5 years, the center has achieved remarkable results, including high-quality medical care, extensive online health education with high satisfaction rates, improved safety in the use of high-risk (targeted) medications, and significantly enhanced patient self-care quality.
外部認證對於創傷性腦損傷照護團隊之影響
Authors: 黃馨慧 黃馨慧 , Hsin-Hui Huang 陳珮郁 , Pei-Yu Chen 董庭宇 , 江靜楓 江靜楓 , 許惠淑 許惠淑 , Hui-Shu Hsu 王拔群
Published: July 2024

目的：本機構自2018年推動「創傷性腦損傷照護品質認證」，以瞭解現階段國內創傷性腦損傷照護團隊運作上的情形、以及認證對於照護團隊的效益。

材料（或研究對象）與方法：本研究分析2019年至2021年參與認證的團隊之動機、成績及認證意見報告書內容，並進一步探討在認證規範標準一致的情形下，不同層級團隊的表現及認證帶來的效益是否會有差異。

結果：研究結果發現團隊參加「創傷性腦損傷照護品質認證」主要動機為提升照護品質，醫學中心於本認證之表現較其他層級之醫院好，而對於認證效益方面，以促進整合團隊運作的滿意度最高。

結論：本研究建議其他團隊可參考目前參與團隊常見問題，全面性檢視團隊運作；衛生主管機關宜提供整合照護相關獎勵補助政策。

Aim: In 2018, the Joint Commission of Taiwan launched the “Disease Specific Care—Traumatic Brain Injury” (DSC—TBI) certification program. To understand the operation of domestic traumatic brain injury (TBI) care teams and the benefits of certification for such teams.

Method: We evaluated the motivations for applying for DSC—TBI certification, performance scores, and certification recommendation reports of care teams that participated in the DSC—TBI certification program from 2019 to 2021. Furthermore, we investigated whether the performance and certification benefits differed among teams of different levels with identical certification standards.

Result: The results revealed that the teams’ primary motivation for participating in the DSC—TBI certification program was to improve the quality of care they provided. The performance of the medical center in this accreditation is better than hospitals at other levels. Regarding certification benefits, the teams were most satisfied with the operation of the teams after integration.

Conclusion: We suggest that other care teams refer to the common problems encountered by the teams included in this study and comprehensively inspect the operation of their teams. The health authorities should provide integrated relevant healthcare incentive subsidies policies.

 
Gouty destruction of a patellar tendon reconstruction and novel revision reconstruction technique: A case report
Authors: Edge Carl C , Widmeyer Jonathan , Protzuk Omar , Johnson Maya , O’Connell Robert
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Gout is a disease characterized by hyperuricemia, and resultant deposition of uric acid crystals in tissues. While typically manifested as intraarticular crystals or tophi, gout can also cause pathology at entheses. Gouty deposition within tendinous structures put them at risk for traumatic and degenerative rupture. Furthermore, allografts can also be at risk of rupture in the setting of severe gout. We present the case of a 56-year-old female with severe gouty disease who sustained a re-rupture of a patellar tendon allograft reconstruction.

CASE SUMMARY

A 56-year-old female presented to clinic after feeling her left knee pop and collapse beneath her while descending stairs. She had a history of tophaceous gout and left patellar tendon rupture with reconstruction and multiple revisions over the course of 19 years. This patient presented with pain and extensor lag. A magnetic resonance image demonstrated a ruptured patellar tendon allograft reconstruction and avulsion fracture at the tibial tubercle. The patient was treated with a novel intervention of Achilles allograft with bone block in a unique configuration with a dermal allograft incorporated into the reconstruction. She was made non-weight bearing in the operative extremity in extension for the first four weeks postoperatively and was then progressed to active flexion over the course of eight weeks. At twelve weeks, she was able to fully extend her operative knee and at five months she was resuming her normal activities and exercises.

CONCLUSION

Failed patellar tendon reconstruction due to gouty infiltration is treated with dermal allograft augmented Achilles tendon reconstruction with bone block.
IL PROGETTO PRIN2017 “PEOPLES OF THE MIDDLE SEA”:INNOVAZIONI E INVENZIONI PER TRACCIARE I PERCORSI DI INTEGRAZIONE DELLE CULTURE MEDITERRANEE
Authors: Nigro Lorenzo
Published: July 2024

Per più di quattro anni (2020-2024),durante la pandemia di corona virus,il Progetto PRIN2017 “Peoples of the Middle Sea. Innovation and Integration in Ancient Mediterranean”, condotto da una sessantina di ricercatori distribuiti in quattro unità di ricerca,ha perseguito l’obiettivo cardine dello studiodella formazione della civiltà Mediterranea, tra 1600 e500 a.C., dal Levante alla Penisola Iberica(fig. 1)1. Il fil rougedella ricerca è statoseguire la formazionee la diffusione delle principali invenzioni e innovazioni come elementi capaci di rivelarecontatti, scambi, contaminazioni e trasformazioni non noti o noti solo parzialmente.
METAL WEAPONS AT MOTYA
Authors: Montanari Daria
Published: July 2024

Metal weapons discoveredin Motya,across 150 years of excavations,are hereby presented according to typological-functional aspects and with respect to the contexts of discovery. Framing their diffusion and use in the broader panoramaof the Mediterraneanweaponrybetween 15thand 4thcenturyBC
INNOVATIONIN HYDRAULIC INSTALLATIONS: THE CASE OF MOTYA
Authors: Indino Lorenzo
Published: July 2024

The study focuses on identifying different water systems in the islandof Motya during thefirst half of the1stmillennium BC (Iron Age -Archaic Period/800-480BC). The location in the Marsala Lagoon on the Western tip of Sicilyand the presence of freshwater was fundamental for the birth of the first settlement. The introduction of innovative elements in the field of hydraulics has allowed the city to thrive by making the most of the abundance of fresh water
WEIGHT SYSTEMS IN MOTYA AND SICILY
Authors: Cecconi Gaia
Published: July 2024

Motya is consideredan important hub ofPhoenician routes in the MediterraneanSea. The metrological analysis of the weights discovered during the recent excavationsrevealed the presence of Phoenician, Greek, and Eastern units, indicating a strong connection with the motherland and a dense network of commercial relations with the rest of the MediterraneanSea
The Rhetorical Methodology of Perelman and Olbrechts-Tyteca’s Theory of Argumentation
Authors: Scott Blake D.
Published: July 2024

Despite Perelman and Olbrechts-Tyteca’s well-known influence on argumentation studies, it is striking that their theory of argumentation no longer stands out as a living project in the field. On the one hand, critics argue that their theory is inherently relativistic and therefore incapable of aiding argument evaluation. On the other hand, critics argue that, even as a descriptive theory, it fails to sufficiently justify its own systematic ambitions. This article addresses these dual concerns by returning to one of the most neglected yet most innovative aspects of Perelman and Olbrechts-Tyteca’s theory of argumentation—its rhetorical methodology. Reconstructing two key aspects of this methodology in phenomenological terms, the author discusses that the theory of argumentation found in The New Rhetoric is a philosophically neutral framework for describing the already norm-laden practice of argumentation.
Logos in the Flux of Life
Authors: Tindale Christopher W.
Published: July 2024

Since at least the work of Plato, the Western philosophical tradition has observed an ambition to detect fixed truths in the swirling movements of discourse. Related to this is the tension at the heart of our understandings of “argument,” a tension between a set of fixed propositions abstracted from the dynamic of human exchanges, and those exchanges themselves, alive with the uncertainties of experience. This article explores this tension with a view to recovering a sense of “argument” that stays true to the ways in which it is lived in everyday situations.
Studi Deskriptif Implementasi Pembelajaran Tematik Kurikulum 2013 Pada SD Negeri 2 Raksa Budi
Authors: Apriliya Wahidah , Fiani Ani , Egok Asep Sukenda
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan mengetahui bagaimana cara guru menerapkan pembelajaran Tematik Kurikulum 2013 dan apa saja kesulitan yang dihadapi guru saat menerapkan pembelajaran Tematik Kurikulum 2013 pada SD Negeri 2 Raksa Budi. Penelitian ini menggunakan reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan untuk menganalisis data. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif untuk menjelaskan dan mengetahui bagaimana guru menerapkan pembelajaran tematik Kurikulum 2013 di SD Negeri 2 Raksa Budi. Penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Guru mampu menerapkan tahap perencanaan. Karena ada kurikulum 2013, guru telah banyak mendapat manfaat dari Buku Guru yang disediakan oleh pemerintah. Ini termasuk membantu mereka memilih dan menetapkan tema. (2) Pada tahap pelaksanaan, guru telah menggunakan pendekatan saintifik, yang berarti mengamati, menanyakan, menalar, mencoba, dan berkomunikasi. (3) Pada tahap penilaian, guru telah melaksanakan ketiga komponen penilaian: sikap, pengetahuan, dan keterampilan. Guru menggunakan buku guru sebagai pedoman untuk membuat dan menentukan tema dan dalam tahap implementasi guru sudah menggunakan pendekatan saintifik dengan baik.
Students’ Perception towards Collaborative Learning’s Contribution to Students’ Active Participation in ELT Class
Authors: Fatima Fatima , Rengur Zul Aini , Mansur Nurfauziah
Published: July 2024

Collaborative Learning replacing the passive learning paradigm with a proactive and interactive model. It is has been implemented in the learning process by educators, starting from beginner level to the university level. This research intended to explore the students’ perception toward collaborative learning’ contribution to their active participation in the learning process. A mixed method approach was employed in this research with the explanatory sequential mixed methods design. The quantitative data were gathered from the questionnaire that was distributed to 74 students of English Tadris Study Program at UIN Datokarama Palu, while the qualitative data were gathered from the interview. The findings revealed that the students give a positive reaction to the contribution of CL implementation in promoting their active engagement in the learning process. The students’ active participation in the learning process was demonstrated in three points. First, collaborative learning enhanced the students’ interaction with their peers in the learning process. Second, collaborative learning encouraged the students’ engagement. Finally, collaborative activities promoted students to generate ideas.