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Considerations regarding the use of mission command at the tactical level
Authors: SCIPANOV Lucian Valeriu , ORHEAN Vlad-Alexandru
Published: October 2024

Mission Command is a specific component of the command and control system of military structures at all levels of leadership. Implementing the concept allows the commanders to encourage their subordinates to make quick and effective decisions. It also allows them to show their initiative and freedom of decision within the limits of the intention of the superior commander. In this article, a doctrinal-comparative introspection will be carried out to facilitate the identification of some advantages and disadvantages of using the Mission Command concept in the process of planning, leading, and evaluating operations at the tactical level. The research is based on the assumption that adapting the act of command and control to the particularities of the operation aims to maximize the effect of the action. Taking into account the aforementioned and not limiting ourselves to the principles of leadership, we can assert that this concept, which uses principles of military art and operational art, will become a tool at the disposal of future generations of military leaders to facilitate leading of forces with efficiency and effectiveness based on doctrinal foundations, within the limits of acceptable risks.
The fragile nature of concentration of effort principle and the instability of the 3:1 force ratio
Authors: NISTORESCU Claudiu Valer
Published: October 2024

The complexity of the contemporary operating environment necessitates a continuous adaptation of the operational process, which is made possible by constant doctrinal adjustments, including a re-evaluation of the principles of operations dimensions.In this context, the analysis of the new requirements regarding the integration of the principle of concentration of effort and the rules underlying the dimensioning of the force ratio in operations represents a subject of interest. This approach is also significant in the context of  Romania’s military transformation, which is geared towards a qualitative shift in emphasis over the quantitative one. Consequently, the assessment of the prospective realization of the fundamental tenets of the aforementioned operations yields valuable insights that can be leveraged by military planners irrespective of the operational scale.
Resilience – effects multiplier in preparing counter-deception
Authors: TOROI George-Ion
Published: October 2024

This article examines the critical role of resilience as an effect multiplier in the preparation and training of military personnel. By developing the ability to operate under uncertainty and take calculated risks, armed forces can reduce their vulnerability to manipulation and disinformation. The analysis focuses on ways to build resilience, emphasizing the importance of mental flexibility, adaptability, critical thinking, and thorough preparation for dynamic challenges. The study also highlights the need to integrate these skills into military training programs to produce leaders capable of making informed decisions even in the absence of all necessary information. The findings suggest that a resilience-based approach can significantly improve the ability to counter deception and thus contribute to the operational success of the armed forces.
The reach of state power in a globalized world – some lessons for the EU and the Western Balkans
Authors: SUBOTIĆ Milovan , PEJIĆ Igor
Published: October 2024

Globalization trends have significantly influenced the role and importance of state power, though certainly not to the extent that one could argue globalization has rendered states obsolete or unnecessary. Many of today’s global challenges, such as terrorism, climate change, the migrant crisis, and others, are impossible to address within national frameworks, necessitating the cooperation of sovereign states as the ‘appropriate measure’ in responding to these and similar global issues.Starting from the fact that the components of state power persist even in an increasingly interactive and globalized world and that the past decades have witnessed attempts to balance state power among the often disproportionate member states of the  European Union, this paper posits the hypothesis that the Western Balkan states lack the independent capacity to build institutions modeled after those of EU member states. Consequently, this region serves as a striking example of a neglected area with missed opportunities for clear integration into the EU.Furthermore, the paper analyzes, in light of knowledge on variability and development, identity and diversity, opposition and contradiction, the circumstances that have led to a series of missed opportunities for progress in this volatile region, as well as the internal problems within the Union that affect the Western Balkan countries on their European path.
Fire preparation for the offensive – the need to update the planning algorithm
Authors: MIREA Adrian
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the relevance of fire preparation in offensive operations and to argue for the need to update the current algorithm for planning such an action. The article presents the national and allied perspectives on the concept of fire preparation, aiming, on the one hand, to emphasise the relevance of this action in the current battlefield, including examples from the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and, on the other hand, to highlight similar aspects of the characteristic elements and purpose of this action, found both in the presented normative framework and in relevant examples from the conflict. The differences between the two perspectives presented are not significant, as the same main ideas regarding the relevance and purpose of fire preparation are addressed, but the level of equipping with modern military equipment together with the availability of high-performance striking systems with diversified possibilities of target engagement are what allow for a different approach to preparatory fires at group force level. In the last section, the article argues for the need to revise and update the fire preparation planning algorithm to include current and future changes in the organisation, manning and equipping of national armed forces structures.
The case study– a useful research strategy in the field of military sciences
Authors: MIREA Adrian
Published: October 2024

This article argues for the usefulness of adopting the case study as an effective and sufficient strategy from the perspective of developing research papers in the field of Military Science. In the first stage, using Saunders’ model, I showed the logical course of a researcher’s reasoning up to the moment of establishing a suitable research strategy according to his object of study, the topic of interest or the problem formulated at the initiation of the scientific approach. Afterwards, I justified the motivation for choosing the case study as a research strategy, bringing to attention the main advantages and disadvantages that it entails. I thus had two objectives in writing this article: to emphasize the importance of clarifying and establishing certain research design, exemplified by going through the layers of Saunders’ model, and subsequently to highlight the versatility and flexibility of the case study as a research strategy, as it is accepted and used in all fields of scientific research.
El auge del coche eléctrico en China y su impacto en la Unión Europea
Authors: Bencivelli Lorenzo , Jorra Markus , Lajer Baron Andrés , Suárez-Varela Marta , Vuletic Mario
Published: October 2024

Motivación

El sector del vehículo eléctrico en China ha suscitado recientemente un gran interés por su rápido crecimiento y su actual preponderancia en el mercado mundial. Ahondar en los factores que han facilitado dicho ascenso resulta relevante dada la importancia del sector del automóvil en España y en la Unión Europea (UE), y la reciente introducción de aranceles.

Ideas principales

•La penetración del vehículo eléctrico de batería (VEB) en la UE ha avanzado notablemente en los últimos años: en 2023, estos supusieron el 15 % del total de los vehículos vendidos (un 5,4 % en España), un porcentaje muy superior al 1,9 % registrado en 2019 (un 0,7 % en España).

•China ha afianzado su posición como principal productor y exportador de vehículos eléctricos del mundo, y su producción ha penetrado de manera especialmente intensa en el mercado europeo, en el que ha pasado a suponer el 20 % de las matriculaciones en 2023 (desde el 0,4 % observado en 2019).

•El éxito de las exportaciones chinas de VEB se sustenta en unos menores costes de producción, que se derivan, principalmente, de un control integral de la cadena de suministros, de las políticas de apoyo gubernamental en distintas etapas de la producción y de la adopción temprana del vehículo eléctrico en el propio país.
"Ethical Corporate Governance: Harmonizing Profitability with Social Responsibility"
Authors: Rayat Dr. Ruchi , Goel Dr. Pooja , Grag Prof. Pramod Kumar , Dang Ms. Supriya , Tyagi Ms. Swati
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the intricate balance between profitability and social responsibility in the realm of ethical corporate governance. In an era where stakeholders are increasingly aware of and concerned with corporate conduct, companies are compelled to navigate the complex terrain of maintaining financial performance while upholding ethical standards and contributing to societal well-being. The study begins by defining corporate governance and the critical role ethics play in guiding corporate decisions. It then reviews existing literature to establish a theoretical framework for understanding how ethical principles can be integrated into corporate governance practices. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this research combines quantitative data from financial performance metrics with qualitative insights from case studies of companies that exemplify ethical governance. Through this methodology, the paper identifies key practices and principles that enable companies to achieve a sustainable balance between profitability and social responsibility. The analysis includes a comparative study of different corporate governance models, highlighting best practices and common pitfalls. Furthermore, the impact of ethical governance on various stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, customers, and the community, is examined to underscore the far-reaching implications of corporate decisions. The findings reveal that companies that prioritize ethical governance not only achieve sustainable profitability but also enhance their reputation, stakeholder trust, and long-term success. Regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements are discussed to emphasize the legal and ethical obligations of corporations. The paper concludes with a discussion on emerging trends in corporate governance, particularly the role of technology in fostering transparency and accountability. Recommendations for corporate leaders and policymakers are provided, aiming to promote a governance model that harmonizes economic and ethical objectives. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on corporate governance by demonstrating that ethical practices and profitability are not mutually exclusive but can be mutually reinforcing.
‘Homecoming’: A Pinteresque Parable of Lost and Found
Authors: Richa Dilip
Published: October 2024

Pinter, the synonym for culture shock, is one of the prominent figures of the school that eventually matured up to become the Absurdist Theatre. Harold Pinter, the British playwright had a fifty- years long writing career, highly productive and significant as well. The equations of personal, family, social relationships are shattered or rather defined from a new perspective. Pinter’s debut play The Room gave way to the term ‘comedy of menace’, where a ‘one- person dialogue’ (rather than monologue) is the only format. Homecoming, a two-act play, won the 1967 Tony Award for Best Play. The play as claimed by critics, is a metaphor of the true meaning and feel of Home and finding one. ‘Pinteresque’ is the term which was invented to define the genre that Harold Pinter’s play fall in as it was not I accordance with the formulaic scale. Evoking the truth, without decoration, devoid of any fake positivity or morality. He says it with words, he can tell it without words as well, with ‘silence’ at the right spot. Pinter owes a lot to Beckett theme-wise and style- wise. Beckett’s world is one of problems without solutions, bare reality and the inadequacy of words for expressing the emotions. The present paper is an effort to dive deep into the ‘Pinteresque’ portion of the Absurdist world and ponder over his style and thematic expression with special reference to the play The Homecoming.
ПРИМИРЕНИЕ СТОРОН В УГОЛОВНОМ СУДОПРОИЗВОДСТВЕ РЕСПУБЛИКИ ТАДЖИКИСТАН
Authors: Rakhmadzhonzoda R.R.
Published: October 2024

В контексте сравнительно правового и исторического анализа в статье рассмотрены различные аспекты уголовно-процессуального института примирения сторон в уголовном судопроизводстве Республики Таджикистан. Выполненный в ходе исследований анализ базируется на современной правоприменительной практике судебных и правоохранительных органов Таджикистана и мнении ученых-процессуалистов. В работе автором предпринята попытка раскрыть роль законотворческого органа, который поэтапно вносит соответствующие изменения и дополнения в уголовно-процессуальное законодательство Республики Таджикистан. Полученные в ходе исследования результаты позволяют автору охарактеризовать пределы/временные рамки примирения сторон в уголовном судопроизводстве, выделить перспективные идеи и рекомендации ученых. Описанный в статье исторический экскурс и представленное сравнение законодательств придают исследованию широкий охват, уточняя собственные подходы автора. Выдвинутые в статье тезисы подкреплены положениями Концепции правовой политики Республики Таджикистан на период 2018-2028 гг., которые раскрывая отдельно восстановительное правосудие, указывают на примирение сторон как на отдельно рассматриваемую уголовно-процессуальную проблему. В качестве ориентира отечественного уголовно-процессуального законодательства выбран стандарт справедливого судопроизводства. Отмечается, что в настоящее время уголовное судопроизводство Таджикистана находится на этапе становления и разработки теоретической модели своего дальнейшего развития. Подчеркнуто, что векторы модернизации приведены в ключевых нормативных правовых актах и на текущий момент важна только практическая реализация с поэтапным регламентированием в уголовно-процессуальную реальность.
Ключевые слова: уголовное судопроизводство, восстановительное правосудие, стандарт, справедливое судопроизводство, примирение, пределы.
Propuesta de mejora gerencial mercadológica en procesos de logística de comercialización para empresas pesqueras
Authors: Rivadeneira Dariel , Castillo Damaris , Ramírez Lidia
Published: October 2024

La investigación se desarrolló en el sistema logístico de comercialización de Pescaspir, una empresa pesquera de Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. Su objetivo fue implementar la propuesta de un procedimiento para la documentación y organización de los procesos de gestión comercial en la Unidad Empresarial de Base Comespir, que permita la reducción o eliminación de los riesgos existentes. Con un enfoque de Calidad Total, se utilizaron métodos y herramientas como mapa de procesos, análisis modal de fallas y efectos y diagramas de flujo de procesos. Se identificaron los riesgos que afectan la calidad de los procesos de gestión y se clasificaron y documentaron los procesos de “Gestión de Pedidos” y “Gestión de Cobros”. Se elaboraron fichas de procesos e indicadores de eficiencia y eficacia para cada uno de ellos. Se identificaron y describieron de forma estructurada las funciones y posibles fallas de los procesos antes mencionados. Se establecieron acciones correctivas para reducir o eliminar la variabilidad existente en estos procesos. En la identificación de los riesgos de cada uno de los procesos se encontraron cuatro actividades prioritarias para el análisis, a saber: realización del pedido a la industria con un Nivel de Prioridad de Riesgo (NPR) de 490, para un 39,6% de la variabilidad. Este resultado indica que corresponde a la variabilidad con mayor representatividad en el proceso de “Gestión de Pedidos” según los criterios de evaluación, seguido de la confirmación al cliente (con un NPR de 300, que equivale al 24,3%). En el proceso de “Gestión de Cobros” se encuentran: elaborar la conciliación (con un NPR de 120) y trámite judicial (con un NPR de 120), para el 19,4% de la variabilidad con el número de mayor prioridad, que representa el 83,3% del total. Asimismo, se recomendó la generalización de la implementación del procedimiento en los diferentes eslabones de la empresa.
El estado de la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición en el mundo [Reseña de libro]
Authors: García Milaidi
Published: October 2024

En esta sección, Milaidi García Bravo (Profesora e Investigadora de la Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética de la Universidad de Los Andes-ULA, Venezuela) reseña el estudio titulado “El estado de la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición en el mundo”. Se trata de una publicación anual realizada por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO), el Fondo Internacional de Desarrollo Agrícola (FIDA), el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (UNICEF), el Programa Mundial de Alimentos (PMA) y la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), dirigida a los responsables de políticas, organizaciones internacionales, instituciones académicas y al público general. A través de ella se hace un seguimiento a los progresos relacionados con la erradicación del hambre y la mejora de la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición a nivel mundial, al tiempo que analiza algunos de los desafío de cara a alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la Agenda 2030.
Empirical Mode Decomposition Based Amplify and Forward Technique for Cooperative Cognitive Radio System
Authors: Oyelaran Opeyemi Paul , Adeyemo Zachaeus Kayode , Ojo Samson Iyanda , Ojedokun Isaac Adewale
Published: October 2024

The rapid growth in the mobile industry due to increase in number of users accessing diverse services causes a high demand for radio spectrum. Nonetheless, the radio spectrum allocated for different wireless communication services is restricted. Cooperative Cognitive Radio (CCR) technique with Amplify and Forward (AF) relaying protocol used to address the problem suffers from noise amplification resulting in poor reception at the destination. Hence, in this paper, Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) based AF technique for CCR system was carried out to improve the performance of the existing CCR with AF relaying protocol. The transmitted signal from Primary User (PU) was received at the Secondary User (SU) where SU superimposed its own signal using Exclusive OR (XOR) rule. The combined signal from XOR was made to pass through EMD and amplified using AF by multiplying with the relay gain. The amplified signal was radiated to PU and SU receivers during the second hop transmission. The multiple copies of the receive signal at the SU receiver at different number of path (L = 2, 4) were combined at destination using Maximal Ratio Combiner (MRC). Mathematical expression for Bit Error Rate (BER) and Throughput (TP) were derived using the Probability Density Function (PDF) of the Nakagami-m fading distribution. Extensive simulations using MATLAB R2021a were employed to assess the effectiveness of the proposed technique and evaluated using BER and TP by comparing with the existing AF CCR. The EMD based AF technique proposed gave better performance with 75.2% reduction in BER and 21.86% increase in TP over the existing AF technique for CCR. The proposed technique can be deployed to improve the performance of cooperative cognitive radio system.
Integrando arte e saúde: uma abordagem multidimensional para compreender as populações amazônicas na educação em enfermagem
Authors: Valentim Lívia de Aguiar , Quaresma Tatiane Costa , Fernandes Franciane de Paula , Oliveira Sheyla Mara Silva de , Conde Valney Mara Gomes , Aquino Leanna Silva , Oliveira Sarah Simone Silva de , Nascimento Veridiana Barreto do
Published: October 2024

A educação em enfermagem enfrenta o desafio de adaptar-se às demandas de uma sociedade em constante mudança. Métodos de ensino tradicionais muitas vezes limitam a conexão entre teoria e prática, especialmente em contextos complexos como a saúde pública. Este artigo apresenta uma abordagem pedagógica inovadora, utilizando a arte para enriquecer a educação em enfermagem, incentivando uma compreensão mais empática dos determinantes sociais da saúde, com foco na Amazônia. O objetivo é discutir a implementação de uma metodologia que emprega a arte para intensificar essa compreensão entre os alunos de enfermagem, promovendo uma educação mais sensível e contextualizada. O estudo envolveu 26 alunos de enfermagem de uma universidade no Pará, divididos em cinco etapas: introdução à cultura amazônica, discussões interativas, produção artística, análise de desenhos e criação de um mapa mental. Os resultados incluem obras de arte que destacaram a vida comunitária, o meio ambiente e as práticas culturais. A discussão enfatiza a arte como ferramenta eficaz de aprendizado, permitindo uma compreensão mais profunda dos determinantes sociais da saúde. Conclui-se que a arte no ensino de enfermagem pode transformar a experiência educacional, preparando os profissionais para lidar com a complexidade do cuidado em saúde, especialmente em regiões como a Amazônia, e promovendo uma aprendizagem reflexiva e culturalmente sensível.
Origem e evolução da Educação Física: uma descrição a partir de Inezil Penna Marinho e Jayr Jordão Ramos
Authors: Melo Iranira Geminiano de , Barbosa Xênia de Castro , Borges Célio José , Martins Raphaell Moreira , Barba Clarides Henrich de
Published: October 2024

Este artigo contextualiza que as práticas corporais, enquanto manifestações socioculturais acontecem, de maneira quase exclusiva, fora do contexto escolar e variam conforme o tempo e o espaço históricos, envolvendo diversos grupos sociais que adotam formas de acolhimento e experimentação multirreferencial. Tem-se por objetivo refletir a respeito de como as práticas corporais foram abordadas em diferentes tempos e espaços históricos até se constituir em um campo de conhecimento. Metodologicamente, a pesquisa se caracteriza como qualitativa, do tipo descritiva, a partir dos livros História Geral da Educação Física, e Os exercícios físicos na história e na arte, de autoria de Inezil Penna Marinho e Jayr Jordão Ramos, respectivamente; buscando-se o diálogo de cunho sociofilosófico e histórico com outras publicações mais recentes. Os dados históricos indicam que as práticas corporais se apresentaram e se desenvolveram de forma distinta nos diferentes tempos e espaços, tendo tido contribuição de inúmeros pesquisadores, especialmente na Idade Moderna e na Contemporânea.
Análise comparativa da qualidade de ovos de galinhas poedeiras mantidas em diferentes sistemas de criação: uma revisão
Authors: Leite Paulo Márcio Barbosa de Arruda , Benzaquen Júlia Figueredo , Rolim Maria Betânia de Queiroz , Mattos Jorge Luiz Schirmer de
Published: October 2024

Poucas são as informações sobre a qualidade de ovos de galinhas criadas livres de gaiolas produzidos no Brasil. A forma como a galinha é criada tem influência na qualidade dos ovos que ela produz, alterando parâmetros que são utilizados para avaliar internamente os ovos, podendo até comprometer a qualidade do produto final. Esta revisão avaliou comparativamente trabalhos feitos por pesquisadores que estudaram a qualidade de ovos de galinhas poedeiras criadas livres e presas em gaiolas. Parâmetros como peso do ovo, Unidade Haugh, Índice Gema, pH e oxidação lipídica foram observados. Faltam dados na literatura referentes à qualidade de ovos produzidos em sistemas alternativos comparando-os aos convencionais. Não obstante, a qualidade de ovos de poedeiras criadas livres de gaiolas apresentaram-se superiores em boa parte dos parâmetros avaliados nas pesquisas feitas. Entretanto, a qualidade dos ovos foi afetada majoritariamente, independente do sistema adotado, por fatores ambientais como temperatura, umidade e forma de armazenamento, mas, sobretudo, pelo local e tempo de estocagem, que foram os mais determinantes na qualidade final dos ovos.
Compreensões da indisciplina escolar a partir do grupo de estudo de um projeto de residência pedagógica
Authors: Schneider Eduarda Maria , Ignacio Antonio Augusto , Damke Anderleia Sotoriva , Ozelame Diego Machado
Published: October 2024

Este artigo investiga as concepções sobre a indisciplina escolar entre licenciandos do curso de Ciências Biológicas de uma Universidade Federal, participantes do Programa de Residência Pedagógica, e explora a importância de um grupo de estudo na formação de docentes. A pesquisa utiliza uma abordagem qualitativa, com questionários aplicados antes e depois da participação no grupo de estudo. Os dados foram analisados por meio da Análise Textual Discursiva, permitindo a identificação de categorias emergentes nas concepções iniciais e finais dos participantes. Inicialmente, os licenciandos atribuiam a indisciplina escolar aos alunos e seu contexto familiar, enfatizando comportamentos inadequados e a falta de limites. Contudo, após a participação no grupo de estudo, houve uma ampliação dessa visão, passando a reconhecer a importância da comunicação clara e participativa e da colaboração entre a comunidade escolar, as famílias e a sociedade. A pesquisa destaca a relevância de uma abordagem multifacetada e contextualizada para compreender a indisciplina escolar, indo além da simples atribuição de culpa aos alunos. O estudo sugere que a formação docente deve incorporar discussões sobre a complexidade do fenômeno da indisciplina, considerando tanto fatores internos quanto externos ao ambiente escolar. Os resultados também indicam que os grupos de estudo, como o analisado neste artigo, são ferramentas valiosas para desenvolver uma formação teórico-prática mais sólida, preparando melhor os futuros professores para enfrentarem os desafios do cotidiano escolar. Dessa forma, o artigo contribui para o entendimento da importância do estudo do tema indisciplina na formação de professores.
Integração da telemedicina com Inteligência Artificial: o futuro da assistência médica personalizada
Authors: Barbosa Thamyres Maria Silva , Marques Artur Valério , Guimarães Thays Menezes , Melo Rafael Rocha de , Duarte Aline Graziele Godoy , Arruda Fernanda Rodrigues , Medeiros Yuryky Maynyson Ferreira de , Ferreira Mônica Beatriz , Santiago Juliana Severiano Barros , Silva José Antonio da , Cantuaria Diniz Soares , Silveira Rodrigo Euripedes da
Published: October 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar a integração da telemedicina com a inteligência artificial (IA) na assistência médica personalizada, explorando os benefícios, desafios e potenciais aplicações dessa combinação tecnológica. A pesquisa foi conduzida por meio de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, abrangendo 30 estudos selecionados de bases de dados como PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science e IEEE Xplore, publicados entre 2014 e 2024. Os resultados apontam que a IA, aplicada à telemedicina, melhora significativamente a precisão diagnóstica, otimiza o monitoramento contínuo de pacientes com doenças crônicas e contribui para a personalização dos tratamentos. No entanto, a pesquisa também revelou desafios, como a necessidade de proteção robusta dos dados dos pacientes, capacitação dos profissionais de saúde para o uso dessas tecnologias e o desenvolvimento de regulamentações adequadas. A análise conclui que a integração de IA e telemedicina tem o potencial de transformar a assistência médica, oferecendo uma abordagem mais eficaz e personalizada, mas a implementação prática enfrenta barreiras que precisam ser superadas. Futuros estudos devem explorar a eficácia dessas tecnologias em contextos clínicos diversos, além de investigar formas de superar os desafios éticos e regulatórios identificados. O estudo contribui significativamente para o avanço da saúde digital, apontando caminhos promissores para o futuro da assistência médica.
Efeitos da estimulação transcraniana por corrente contínua na reabilitação do acidente vascular cerebral: análise literária
Authors: Campos Davi Resende , Silva Maria Fernanda Bandeira da , Sousa Kaline Oliveira de , Silva José Fernando Bandeira da , Schwengber Simone , Rocha Carlos Augusto da , Fernandes Jaqueline Giselle Farias , Lira Francisca Evelyn Abreu de , Santos Ana Flávia Andrade Alves , Franco Leonardo Cortes de Aguiar , Macêdo Yasmin Nascimento Frasão Cavaleiro de , Pereira Bruna Eduarda
Published: October 2024

O Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) é uma emergência médica resultante da interrupção do fluxo sanguíneo para o cérebro, causando danos celulares. Este artigo objetivou compilar, analisar e sintetizar as evidências disponíveis sobre os efeitos da estimulação transcraniana por corrente contínua na reabilitação de pacientes que sofreram acidentes vasculares cerebrais. Trata-se de uma análise literária, realizada de forma sistemática, iniciando com uma busca abrangente no Google Scholar e nas bases de dados científicas PubMed, Scopus e Web of Science. Foram utilizados os descritores “Cooperação e Adesão ao Tratamento”, “Estimulação Transcraniana por Corrente Contínua”, “Neurocirurgia” e “Reabilitação do Acidente Vascular Cerebral”, limitando as buscas a artigos publicados entre 2019 e 2024, garantindo assim a relevância atualizada das pesquisas. Os resultados mostram que a Estimulação Transcraniana por Corrente Contínua (ETCC) pode levar a melhorias significativas na função motora, na capacidade de realizar atividades diárias e até na recuperação da fala em pacientes pós-AVC. Além disso, a técnica é eficaz na redução da espasticidade e na melhora da coordenação motora, aspectos frequentemente comprometidos após um AVC. Em suma, a ETCC mostra-se promissora na reabilitação de pacientes que sofreram AVCs. Os estudos analisados indicaram que a ETCC pode facilitar a plasticidade cerebral e promover melhorias nas funções motoras e cognitivas, especialmente quando aplicada em conjunto com tratamentos terapêuticos tradicionais.
Alterations in the Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Acinetobacter baumannii Strains Isolated from Intensive Care Unit Patients: Five-Year Follow-up in Cappadocia
Authors: Akman Nazife , Özmen Pelin , Türk Mustafa
Published: October 2024

Background: This study aims to determine alterations in the antibiotic resistance status of Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated from lower respiratory tract samples of patients in intensive care units over the years. Methods: In this comprehensive study, A. baumannii strains isolated from aspirate and sputum samples of patients hospitalized in intensive care units of a second-stage state hospital between January 2018 and December 2022 were meticulously and retrospectively investigated and analyzed for antimicrobial resistance. Results: The rate of aspirate and sputum samples in the study was 18.1% (754/4151); The positivity rate of cultures was 51.7% (390/754); The rate of those associated with A. baumannii was found to be 65.6% (256/390).. 90.2% of the isolates were isolated from the general intensive care unit (231/256). The rates of A. baumannii isolated from aspirate and sputum samples were 67.4% (213/316) and 58.1% (43/74), respectively. The carbapenem resistance rate in A. baumannii isolates grown in aspirate samples was 96.5%, fluoroquinolone resistance was 91.7%; The carbapenem resistance rate in sputum samples was 96.1% and fluoroquinolone resistance was 90.9%. The most effective antibiotics against A. baumannii strains isolated from both aspirate and sputum samples were colistin 100% (n=256), TMP/SXT 55.8% (143/256), tigecycline 50.3% (129/256), respectively. Conclusion: Our study reveals a concerning trend-a high frequency of multidrug-resistant A. baumannii isolates are being identified in the Central Anatolia region of our country. This high prevalence, which is a cause for immediate concern, underscores the urgent and immediate need for robust infection control measures to curb the spread of A. baumannii in hospitals.
Process Axiology, Buddhism, Time, and Enduring Selves
Authors: Edwards Rem B.
Published: October 2024

This article explains that, why, and how process thinkers and Hartmanian axiologists affirm most, if not all, that Buddhism denies with respect to the positive goodness of ordinary conscious or aware lives, human and nonhuman. According to mainstream Buddhism, all the intrinsic, extrinsic, and systemic values of ordinary human existence are illusions, so we should avoid being involved with or attaching ourselves to any of them. By contrast, process thought and axiology affirm, cultivate, nurture, and encourage involvement with and attachment to all positive human values. Buddhism insists on the illusory nature of all intrinsic values (e.g., individual human selves, including ourselves), all extrinsic values (e.g., the everyday practical, useful, and sensory objects, processes, and activities of life), and all systemic values (e.g., all human thoughts, beliefs, and systems, except for the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path). Process thinkers and Hartmanian axiologists insist that such things are very real and should be taken with utmost seriousness. By “illusory,” Buddhists may mean nothing more than that all such things are temporal, fleeting, transient. For this reason, they claim, all attachment to or positive valuation of such things leads to suffering. I fully agree with the transience of all momentary actualities, but I react to and deal very differently with the positive values involved in such transience.
Ethernet's Impact on PCB Design and Solutions
Authors: Wang Xiaoyin
Published: October 2024

Ethernet is a technology that connects computers to form a local network through which devices can communicate with other devices. For example, 800 GBE (800 Gigabit Ethernet) is a high-speed network technology in the Ethernet standard that supports 800 Gbit/s (800 gigabit per second) data transfer rate. However, over the years, Ethernet has developed into a worldwide data communication system, with speeds ranging from the original 10 Mbit/s to 800 Gbit/s and even 1.6 Tbit/s today. In this context, the complexity of PCB (printed circuit board) chip test design continues to increase.
Confucianism And Stock Price Synchronization
Authors: Zhang Bin
Published: October 2024

This paper empirically examines the effect of Confucian culture on stock price synchronization by selecting data from listed companies from 2008-2021. The results show that Confucian culture can significantly reduce the level of stock price synchronization and does so mainly by suppressing managers' self-interested motives and improving the quality of corporate information. Heterogeneity analysis reveals that the inhibitory effect of Confucian culture on stock price synchronization is more pronounced in firms that have not been exposed to foreign cultural shocks and have less analyst attention. The findings provide empirical evidence to support the governance function of Confucian culture and have important practical implications for improving capital market pricing efficiency.
Application Research on the Use of Multiple Comparison Methods in The Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Reduction Measures
Authors: Zhang Zhihao
Published: October 2024

With the problem of water pollution becoming increasingly serious, excessive discharge of nitrogen and phosphorus has become a key factor affecting water quality and ecological balance. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of different pollution reduction measures in total nitrogen and total phosphorus control, this study evaluates multiple best management practices (BMPs) using multiple comparison methods, in particular Tukey HSD testing. The results of the statistical analysis of the reduction effects of the different measures showed that all the treatment groups with measures were significantly better than the control group without measures. In particular, BMP 8, BMP 7 and BMP 6 showed the best reduction effects. This study not only provides a scientific basis for pollution control decisions, but also lays the foundation for follow-up research, highlighting the importance of multiple comparison methods in environmental science.
Economic Development and the Development of the Securities Market: A Study of China's CSI 300 Index
Authors: Luo Aiping , Lin Shuoyan , Hong Beibei
Published: October 2024

The Chinese securities market has experienced over two decades of development and has emerged as a significant global investment market. However, compared to other developed securities markets, it still faces issues such as an inadequate institutional framework, irrational investor behavior, and imperfect mechanisms. To explore the relationship between China's economic development and its securities market, this paper employs Eviews time series analysis and VAR modeling for empirical research, aiming to uncover the relationship and operational mechanisms between the two. The findings indicate a certain correlation between economic development and securities market development in China. The variance decomposition reveals that the contribution of economic development to the securities market is relatively low, highlighting a major issue within the Chinese securities market. Consequently, this paper proposes reform suggestions from various perspectives, including institutional, investor, and listed company aspects, to guide the healthy growth of the Chinese securities market and create a favorable environment for economic development.
Primary Language Instruction from the Perspective of the Cooperative Principle
Authors: Huang Xiwen , Yang Lingjian , Yang Jie , Xiang Pingchuan
Published: October 2024

Generally speaking, our communication needs to communicate with others in good faith. In the process of communication, it is more important to communicate the minds of the listener and the speaker to achieve the purpose of resonance. In primary language instruction, whether teachers and students can communicate successfully determines whether classroom activities and language knowledge can be carried out smoothly. However, due to the limitations of pupils' knowledge level and the stage of learning English at the beginning, the primary school teachers have brought greater pressure. If teachers can make good use of the cooperative principle of pragmatics, students can understand the content taught by teachers, and teachers' teaching work can be carried out smoothly.
Study on the Settlement and Deformation Characteristics of Surrounding Rock of Loess Tunnel
Authors: Du Zunzun , Hu Gaolei
Published: October 2024

There is a water culvert with masonry structure in the mountain of Hanguguan Tunnel. Soil deformation caused by tunnel excavation leads to channel cracking. On the one hand, channel water infiltration leads to loess tunnel collapse, which can easily cause engineering accidents and delay the construction period. On the other hand, it will affect the channel water supply and cause social problems. In this paper, the spatial deformation of the tunnel excavation process in the loess layer is revealed through the settlement of the vault in the tunnel, the monitoring of the convergence of the perimeter, and the force monitoring of the lining support structure of the Hanguguan tunnel, and the influence of the tunnel excavation deformation on the culvert is revealed through numerical calculation. The results show that the arch at the tunnel exit has the largest settlement deformation, the larger cumulative settlement, and the faster settlement rate, and the deformation of the culvert is small, only a millimeter. Compared with the monitoring data, the numerical simulation of tunnel excavation and the vertical settlement are basically consistent with the actual situation.
EFFECTIVENESS OF COGNITIVE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR IMPROVING BODY IMAGE OF PATIENTS HAVING BREAST CANCER
Authors: KHAN AJ , KHAN M , MUMTAZ A
Published: October 2024

Breast cancer is one of the most common tumors among women. CBT is an algorithmic, time-bound method of treatment that concentrates on altering negative cognitive processes and behavioral patterns. Objectives: The main objective of the study is to find the effectiveness of cognitive-based interventions for improving the body image of patients with breast cancer. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted at Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar from January 2023 to January 2024. Data were collected from 105 breast cancer patients, all of whom had undergone various treatments such as mastectomy, lumpectomy, or chemotherapy, which resulted in noticeable physical changes. All patients diagnosed with breast cancer and having undergone surgical or medical treatments and experiencing concerns related to body image post-treatment with no prior history of psychiatric disorders were included in the study. Results: Data were collected from 105 patients. The results show that the intervention group experienced a significant improvement in body image, with a 45.6% reduction in Body Image Scale (BIS) scores from 22.8 ± 3.5 pre-intervention to 12.4 ± 3.1 post-intervention (p = 0.001). In contrast, the control group showed only a minimal 3.6% improvement, with scores decreasing slightly from 22.5 ± 3.7 to 21.7 ± 3.4 (p = 0.152). Conclusion: It is concluded that cognitive-based interventions, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), are highly effective in improving body image and reducing anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients.
FREQUENCY OF MIGRAINE-RELATED DEPRESSION AMONG MIGRAINEURS IN PAKISTAN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: AZHAR A , IRFAN F , SHAKOOR H , KHUDA IE
Published: October 2024

Depressive disorders are among the leading causes of disability globally and can further complicate the clinical manifestation if coupled with other comorbidities. Objective: The main objective of the study is to find the frequency of migraine-related depression among migraineurs in Pakistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi from January 2024 to June 2024. Data were collected from 240 patients. Data were collected through a designed questionnaire which contain all data related to depression and awareness of patients. All the data related to sociodemographic factors, history, disease duration, and frequency of migraine attacks were noted. Results: Data were collected from 240 participants with a mean age of 35.4±9.8 years. Most patients (60%) fall in the 30-45 age range. Regarding the duration of migraines, 45.8% of patients had suffered for 1-5 years, while 41.7% had migraines for more than 5 years. The majority of participants (41.7%) experienced 3-4 migraine attacks per month. Regarding pain severity, half of the patients (50%) reported moderate pain, while 33.3% experienced severe pain. The results showed that 66.7% of migraine patients experienced some level of depression, as measured by the PHQ-9 scale. Conclusion: It is concluded that depression is highly prevalent among migraine sufferers in Pakistan, with more than two-thirds of patients experiencing some form of depressive symptoms. The severity of depression is significantly associated with migraine frequency, duration, and pain intensity.
CONCERNS ABOUT FIBROADENOMA EXCISION IN YOUNG FEMALE PATIENTS VIA CIRCUMAREOLAR VERSUS RADIAL INCISION
Authors: ALAM SI , HUSSAIN Y , ALI N , ASHRAF M , HUSSAIN S , NISAR W
Published: October 2024

Fibroadenoma is the most common benign breast tumour in young female patients between 15 to 30 years of age. Lumpectomy is the most common surgical procedure, usually carried out via Circumareolar or Radial incisions depending upon size and location in the breast. Both of these incisions for lumpectomy have advantages and disadvantages of their own. In this study, we compared the outcome in terms of healing of wounds, Aesthetics and patient satisfaction. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Circumareolar and Radial incision for lumpectomy, Aesthetic outcome and patient satisfaction in young female patients who opted for surgical excision. Methods: After ethical approval from the Hospital ethical committee and informed written consent from the participants; 189 patients were included and equally divided into Group A for Circumareolar incision and into Group B for Radial Incision participants, who met inclusion and exclusion criteria for this study. Data was collected by the Concerned Surgeon on a Pre-Designed Questionnaire in the District Headquarters Teaching Hospital, Kohat Development Authority Kohat from January 2021 to July 2021. Data was analyzed and shown in Tables. Results: The results demonstrate a significant preference for the circumareolar incision over the radial incision in the excision of large and peripherally located fibroadenomas among young female patients. A higher percentage of young female patients (63.04%) underwent circumareolar incision, reporting shorter recovery times (mean = 2.04 weeks) and greater satisfaction with the surgical outcome (mean satisfaction score = 5.43), compared to those who had a radial incision (37.25% underwent the procedure, with mean recovery time = 0.91 weeks and mean satisfaction score = 0.03). Statistical analysis further supports the efficacy of the circumareolar approach over the radial one, with significant differences in both recovery time and satisfaction levels (p < 0.000 for both measures), indicating its effectiveness and patient preference. Conclusion: Circumareolar incision is the best incision for large and peripherally located fibroadenoma excision in young female patients without any further morbidity or compromising quality of life.
Rapid in vitro multiplication and restoration of Malkangni (Celastrus paniculatus Willd.) through direct organogenesis.
Authors: Bhave S. , Dapke S. , Sawant S. , Gokhale N. , Joshi S.
Published: October 2024

In vitro plantlet production of Celastrus paniculatus Willd. was established using nodal segment as explants. The maximum shoot establishment was observed on the medium MS + 2 mglˉ¹ BA+ 2 mglˉ¹ Kin + 1 mglˉ¹ NAA. A wide range of variability was observed for per cent shoot establishment given by the two different genotypes of Celastrus paniculatus Wild viz., Dapoli-local and Talavali local. The maximum shoot establishment was observed in genotype Dapoli local and media combination of MS+ 2mglˉ¹ BA+2 mglˉ¹ Kin+ 1 mgˉ¹ NAA and MS+1 mglˉ¹ BA+ 1 mglˉ¹ Kin+ 0.5 mglˉ¹ NAA for Talavali local. The response for days to shoot initiation varied in the both genotypes. The genotype Talavali local had given the best response by taking minimum days to shoot initiation (8.89). Among the various media combinations MS+ 2 mgl ˉ¹ BA+ 2 mgl ˉ¹ Kin+ 1 mgl ˉ¹ NAA medium found to be better in regards to days to shoot initiation with average 9.43 days. The multiple shoot formation rate showed considerable variability between the different genotypes. The genotype Dapoli local (7.91) have higher shoots than Talayali local (6.92). Both genotypes more number of shoots on medium MS +2 mgl ˉ¹ BA+ 2 mgl ˉ¹ Kin +1 mgl ˉ¹ NAA. Among the genetic parameters studied, the magnitude of genotypic variance was greater than environmental variance for all the characters studied. The highest estimates for genotypic and phenotypic variance were found in shoot establishment. The phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) was higher than genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) for all the characters studied. The highest estimates of GCV and PCV were observed in shoot multiplication rate. Heritability was almost same for all characters studied. Genetic advance was higher for character shoot establishment followed by days to first shoot initiation.