bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of venous thromboembolism in patients with chronic liver disease: A Turgut Özal Medical Center based study
Authors: Baskiran Deniz , Disli Olcay , Yilmaz Sezai
Published: February 2024

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an important complication observed in patients with chronic liver diseases. This study aims to present demographics and some clinical characteristics of patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) with an emphasis on the development of venous thromboembolism. The study was conducted with the data of patients having chronic liver disease who were admitted to Inonu University Turgut Özal Medical Center Liver Transplant Institute. 63 patients diagnosed with chronic liver diseases were included in the study. Chronic liver disease patients were confirmed according to the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). Positive Doppler ultrasonography, computed tomography, or angiographic study documentation were used to confirm the presence of thrombosis. In conclusion, although patients with CLD are traditionally prone to bleeding disorders, VTE is also a serious complication in these patients. Therefore, it should be considered that anticoagulation treatment should be provided to all CLD patients with verified VTE.
A comparative study of resistance to multiple antibiotics in urinary tract infection among diabetic versus non-diabetic patients in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Patrad Shweta , Ahmed Syed , S Deepa , S Kishore
Published: February 2024

Background: Tract infection (UTI) is a prevalent disease encountered in clinical practice, with increased prevalence in diabetic patients across all age groups. Left untreated, UTIs can lead to significant morbidity. Antibiotic resistance poses a significant challenge to managing this infection. This study aims to determine and compare the resistance patterns to multiple antibiotics used in treating UTI between diabetic and non-diabetic patients, addressing the existing gap in available data.

Aims and Objectives: The primary objective of the study was to compare the resistance patterns to multiple antibiotics used in UTIs among diabetic and non-diabetic patients. The secondary objective was to assess the most common organism causing UTI.

Materials and Methods: An observational study at K R Hospital of Mysore Medical College included 120 UTI-diagnosed patients. Diabetes history was confirmed through blood reports, and urine cultures were analyzed to identify UTI-causing organisms and assess sensitivity patterns.

Results: The most common organism causing UTIs was found to be Escherichia coli in both groups (50% in diabetics, 43.33% in non-diabetics). Following this, in diabetics, Acinetobacter accounted for 18.33% and Klebsiella for 15%, while in non-diabetics, Acinetobacter was present in 15% and Pseudomonas in 12%. Imipenem showed the highest sensitivity (46.66% in diabetics, 43.33% in non-diabetics). Subsequently, nitrofurantoin and cotrimoxazole each displayed a sensitivity of 20% in diabetics. In nondiabetics, norfloxacin (31.66%), amikacin (20%), and gentamicin (20%) exhibited sensitivity. There was notably high resistance to ciprofloxacin (98.33% in diabetics, 78.33% in non-diabetics), followed by resistance to norfloxacin (91.66%) and ampicillin (66.66%) in diabetics, and 55% resistance to both nitrofurantoin and norfloxacin in non-diabetics. Diabetic patients showed a statistically significant reduction in susceptibility, particularly to norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, cefotaxime, and ampicillin. In the study group, 100% of diabetic patients and 81.66% of non-diabetic patients exhibited resistance to three or more antimicrobial agents.

Conclusion: Diabetic patients showed a significant decrease in sensitivity to fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, and beta-lactam drugs, highlighting the need for cautious use of higher antibiotics. Both groups exhibited an increased frequency of multidrug-resistant strains, emphasizing the importance of obtaining culture sensitivity reports prior to treatment initiation.
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown and online studies on ﬁtness in college students in and around Kerala
Authors:   Department of Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy, JDT Islam College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to Kerala University of HealthSciences, Calicut, India, Haridas E. Roshni , Rajan Divya ,   Department of Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy, JDT Islam College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to Kerala University of HealthSciences, Calicut, India, Sithara P. ,   Department of Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy, JDT Islam College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to Kerala University of HealthSciences, Calicut, India, Athira R. ,   Department of Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy, JDT Islam College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to Kerala University of HealthSciences, Calicut, India, Haris Muhammed ,   Department of Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy, JDT Islam College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to Kerala University of HealthSciences, Calicut, India, Mathew Joju J. ,   Department of Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy, JDT Islam College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to Kerala University of HealthSciences, Calicut, India
Published: February 2024

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a newly discovered infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratorysyndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). In March 2020, WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Asa result, schools and colleges were forced to shut down all over the world. This makes all students populationto study from home through online classes. The objective of the study was to find out the relationship betweenCOVID-19, fitness, and lifestyle changes in students. A sample of 300 students (aged between 18 and 25 years)from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka participated in this online survey sent through a Google Form. The surveyconsisted of 15 questions regarding the student’s activity level, food habits, and health. A total of 90% of thepopulation did not have any medical limitations to stay active during this survey. Out of this, more than half(53%) of the study population has marked that the pandemic has influenced their fitness status. The sedentarybehavior among the population has increased. A total of 49.7% of the population was physically less active, and37.7% was not at all active. The possible reasons could be lack of time to do exercise, altered sleeping behavior,increased laziness, and increased online time. A total of 60.7% population have marked that they do not eat moreduring pandemic and their food habits were good. A total of 47.7% wish to improve their overall health but notdecrease weight. Only 16.7% of the population needs to reduce their weight. This is associated with better accessto fresh, homemade food. This indicates that majority of studied student population has good eating habits, butthey are not able to stay physically fit due to inability to stay physically active. This study concludes that physicalactivity limitation is the major factor found to have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic’s online learning.Majority of students’ eating habits have improved due to lockdown, but their fitness status has remained low dueto online learning.
GRANTS FOR SURFACE CATCHMENT IN THE MICROREGION OF ALTO PARAGUAI, MATO GROSSO
Authors: Borges Pedro Hurtado de Mendoza , Duarte Daniel Moreira de Paula , Morais Pedro Hurtado de Mendoza , De Mendoza Zaíra Morais dos Santos Hurtado , Dutra Milena de Luccia
Published: February 2024

The research aimed to define the profile of grants of the right to use water resources for surface abstraction in the Microregion of Alto Paraguai, Mato Grosso state. In the investigation, files in KML format and electronic spreadsheets were used with information regarding the granting processes for surface capture, obtained from the GeoPortal of the State Secretariat for the Environment of Mato Grosso (SEMA-MT). In addition, vector files were used with territorial and municipal limits, available in the cartographic databases of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. To compare the volumes granted and those available for surface abstraction in the mentioned microregion, the Integrated Environmental Monitoring and Licensing System (SIMLAM) was adopted. Then, applying the filters in the EXCEL spreadsheet, the various activities were classified, as well as their respective water demands were quantified. Thus, the profile of grants was divided into three groups: Animal husbandry, Irrigation and others remaining purposes. The results indicated that the municipality of Santo Afonso is the most worrying in the microregion with a maximum reference flow close to 0.6 m3∙s- 1, considered low for an agricultural profile. It should be emphasized that in some surface catchment points in this municipality, the value of 60% of the reference flow for total consumptive uses was reached. Therefore, it is inferred that in this municipality there are limitations to developing agricultural activities and carrying out rational and sustainable management of water resources. The methodology adopted in this study made it possible to define the profile of grants of the right to use water resources for surface abstraction in the Alto Paraguai Microregion, Mato Grosso.
Diffusivité hydrique et cinétique de séchage solaire en convection forcée des feuilles de marjolaine
Authors: Benhamou Amina , Idlimam Ali , Lamharrar Abdelkader , Benyoucef Boumediene , Kouhila Mounir
Published: February 2024

Ce travail se propose de contribuer à l’optimisation d’un séchoir solaire polyvalent pour plantes aromatiques et médicinales, en déterminant expérimentalement la courbe caractéristique de séchage convectif des feuilles de marjolaine. La cinétique de séchage est étudiée pour trois températures (40, 50 et 60 °C) et pour deux débits d’air asséchant (0,028 et 0,056 m3.s-1). L’augmentation de la température dans le milieu a réduit de manière significative le temps de séchage. Les données de séchage de ce produit ont été analysées pour obtenir les valeurs de la diffusivité effective lors de la période de séchage à allure décroissante. Dans cette période, le transfert d’humidité à partir des feuilles de marjolaine a été décrit en appliquant le modèle diffusif de Fick. La diffusivité effective a varié entre 7,19 10-12 et 1,17 10-10 m2.s-1 avec l’augmentation de la température du milieu. La relation d’Arrhénius avec une valeur d'énergie d’activation moyenne de 82 kJ.mol-1 a exprimé l’effet de la température sur la diffusivité effective. La vitesse de séchage est déterminée empiriquement à partir de la courbe caractéristique de séchage. Sept modèles mathématiques ont été utilisés pour la description des courbes de séchage. Le modèle mathématique ‘Logarithmique’ semble le plus adéquat pour décrire les courbes de séchage des feuilles de marjolaine avec un coefficient de corrélation r voisin de l’unité et dans des conditions aérothermiques contrôlées.
Etude de l’influence des rugosités artificielles sur les performances thermiques des capteurs solaires plans à air
Authors: Aoues Kamel , Moummi Noureddine , Moummi Abdelhafid , Zellouf Miloud , Labed Adnane , Achouri Elhadj
Published: February 2024

Cet article décrit l’optimisation du coefficient de transfert par convection dans un collecteur solaire plan entre le fluide caloporteur et la plaque absorbante du rayonnement solaire. Cette optimisation peut être obtenue par augmentation de la surface d’échange par introduction des obstacles de formes géométriques différentes. Pour cela, nous avons garni la veine d’écoulement d’air par plusieurs rangées d’obstacles de formes cylindriques placées perpendiculairement à l’écoulement. Ces obstacles sont assimilés à des rugosités artificielles dites chicanes. Le travail consiste à déterminer les performances thermiques et dynamiques de la configuration proposée par la méthode pas à pas tout en utilisant les corrélations de Zukauskas concernant le nombre de Nusselt et le régime d’écoulement.
Détermination du coefficient de diffusion et de l’énergie d’activation de la menthe lors d’un séchage conductif en régime continu
Authors: Aghfir Mohamed , Akkad Siham , Rhazi Mbarek , Ethmane Kane Cheikh Sidi , Kouhila Mounir
Published: February 2024

La cinétique de séchage conductif de la menthe a été étudiée pour trois températures. L’augmentation de la température a réduit de manière significative le temps de séchage. La cinétique de séchage de ce produit a été analysée pour déterminer le coefficient de diffusion lors de la période de séchage à vitesse décroissante. Le coefficient de diffusion varie de 2,15 x 10-8 à 1,031 x 10-7 m2/s avec l’augmentation de la température. La relation d’Arrhenius avec une valeur d’énergie d’activation de 84,796 kJ/mol a exprimé l’effet de la température sur le coefficient de diffusion. Le modèle de Midilli-Kucuk décrit d’une manière satisfaisante la cinétique de séchage en régime continu des feuilles de menthe.
Thermal analysis of Stirling engine solar driven
Authors: Abbas Mohamed , Said Noureddine , Boumeddane Boussad
Published: February 2024

Solar energy is one of the more attractive renewable energy sources; the conversion of the latter per thermal way into electricity is a major energy stake. The current systems are primarily based on technology known as ‘solar dish/Stirling’, which uses Stirling engines placed at the focal plan of a parabolic concentrator. The Stirling engine presents an excellent theoretical output equivalent to the output of Carnot one. It is with external combustion, less pollutant, silencer and request little maintenance. Thanks to these advantages which the Stirling engine is very interesting to study. The dish Stirling system studies consist on three parts; the thermal modelling of Stirling engine, optical study of parabolic concentrator and finally the thermal study of the receiver. The present study is dedicated only to a thermal modelling of the Stirling engine based on the decoupled method. We evaluate, starting from an ideal adiabatic analysis, the thermal and mechanical powers exchanged, that we correct then by calculating the various losses within the machine. This model led to the writing of important set of equations algebra - differentials. The calculation programme worked out under Fortran to solve this system, makes allow to calculate the performances of any types of the Stirling engines, according to the kinematics used, the types of regenerators, the exchangers, as well as the various working liquids used.
Etude expérimentale du comportement thermique d'un local avec enveloppe en bois 'Iroko' dans la ville de Douala au Cameroun
Authors: Chugoua Njamen Adeline , Kemajou Alexis , Monkam Louis
Published: February 2024

La valorisation des matériaux locaux, les économies d’énergie et la construction des habitats sociaux sont au centre des préoccupations dans les pays en voie de développement à l'instar du Cameroun. L’objectif de ce travail est de déterminer les conditions climatiques qui règnent dans un local avec enveloppe en bois essence Iroko. L’étude est faite à travers un local expérimental construit à Douala. Une série de mesures sur une période de tris (03) mois a été effectuée en utilisant un thermo hygromètre Log 32TH d’une part et d’un système d’acquisition de données utilisant des capteurs DTH22 et une carte Arduino d’autre part. Les données recueillies sont traitées dans Matlab 8.1. Les résultats obtenus montrent un réel déphasage entre l'extérieur et l'intérieur de l'enveloppe en bois de l’ordre de 3 °C pour une chute du taux d’humidité relative de 15 à 20 %. Les valeurs obtenues à l’intérieur sont proches des conditions de confort optimal recommandées en ambiance non climatisée dans la ville de Douala. On conclut que le matériau de construction choisi convient en ambiance chaude.
An investigation of incremental conductance based maximum power point tracking for photovoltaic water pumping system performances
Authors: Kodji Deli , Houdji Etienne Tchoffo , Djongyang Noël , Ayang Albert , Tamba Jean Gaston
Published: February 2024

In this work, each components of the photovoltaic water pumping system have been modeled in the Matlab/Simulink platform using meteorological data obtained from the field for the specific month corresponding to the hottest one of the year and for different total heads or pump loads. Optimization is done using the incremental conductance MPPT techniques which help to track the maximum power available in the photovoltaic module at each time and then feed the pump with optimal power. The results of this simulations show the effectiveness of the optimized system compare to the direct-coupled one. For the considered water pumps, daily flow rates are predicted and permit to calculate monthly total volume of water which is in the range of 122 m3 to 200 m3 for the total heads in the range of 60 m to 24 m with optimization and in the range of 12 m3 to 43 m3 for the same range of total heads without optimization. This study also shows the relevance of the optimized system compare to the direct-coupled system for providing water in rural areas of soudano-sahelian zone of Cameroon.
Experimental Study of Drying Kinetics of Sage in a Drying Tunnel Working in Forced Convection
Authors: Belghit Abdelhamid , Kouhila Mounir , Boutaleb Bouchra
Published: February 2024

Sage (salvia officinalis) is among the most consumed aromatic herbs in Morocco. The present work examines the effect of drying conditions (drying air velocity, drying air temperature and air moisture content) on drying kinetics of sage in a laboratory drying tunnel working under air controlled conditions. The results showed, that temperature is the main factor in controlling the product drying rate. The expression of the drying rate is determined empirically from the characteristic curve of drying (C.C.D). This kind of formula is necessary for programs simulating solar drying systems.
Simulation et Visualisation de la Couche Limite Thermique au-Dessous d’un Disque Horizontal
Authors: El motassadeq Ahmed , Chehouani Hassan , Waqif Mohamed , Benet Sauveur
Published: February 2024

Ce travail concerne la simulation numérique et la visualisation de la couche limite thermique au voisinage d’un disque horizontal en convection libre dans l’air. Le modèle que nous avons développé est fondé sur la résolution des équations de Navier-Stokes couplées à l’équation de l’énergie pour décrire l’écoulement et le transfert de chaleur. Nous avons utilisé la technique des volumes finis pour résoudre numériquement les équations. On simule ainsi le champ de température et les lignes de courant dans le milieu. Les résultats mettent en évidence la présence de forts gradients de température entraînant l’établissement d’une mince couche limite thermique localisée près du disque. La visualisation de cette couche a été effectuée par la technique optique d’ombroscopie. Une approche numérique a été suggérée pour expliquer la caustique de la couche limite thermique qui joue le rôle d’une lentille thermique.
Quelques Modifications Climatiques Intervenues dans le Sud-Ouest de l’Oranie (Algérie Occidentale)
Authors: Benabadji Noury , Bouazza Mohamed
Published: February 2024

A partir des travaux de recherche effectué en Phyto-écologie,. Une étude des variations climatiques dans la steppe en Oranie est menée. Les données climatologiques montrent des précipitations irrégulières inter et intra-annuelles. Les hauteurs de pluies enregistrées montrent de grandes amplitudes. Les indices bioclimatiques calculés à partir des précipitations et des températures montrent dans la plupart des stations météorologiques une sècheresse plus importante pour la période récente. La région est replacée avec une nette régression verticale sur le climagramme pluviothermique d’Emberger. Par ailleurs les processus de désertification liés à l’action anthropique de l’homme et de ses troupeaux sont à prendre en considération. La végétation actuelle dans la région reflète ces transformations où sont alternés des phases humides et des phases d’hyper-aridité.
Méthodologie de Correction de Rayonnement Solaire
Authors: Khireddine Abdelkrim , Benmahammed Khier
Published: February 2024

Le rayonnement solaire arrivant à la surface de la terre n’est pas celui émis par le soleil, à cause des différents phénomènes d’absorption, de diffusion et de filtrage au niveau des différentes couches atmosphériques, ce qui rend le stockage de l’énergie solaire difficile, car elle fluctue énormément au cours du temps [1]. Ainsi, le rayonnement solaire varie à la fois périodiquement et aléatoirement durant l’année Les variations périodiques se font au rythme des saisons qui sont dues aux variations de la déclinaison, tandis que les fluctuations aléatoires sont surtout causées par les troubles atmosphériques. Dans la plupart des stations météorologiques, les mesures de l’insolation (ou d’ensoleillement) se font en permanence alors que celles de l’irradiation solaire sont plutôt rares. Cependant différentes approches permettent d’estimer correctement le flux d’irradiation solaire à partir des données d’insolation à savoir l’équation d’Angström. Il existe aussi des méthodes qui permettent de décrire ou de reproduire les variations horaires et quotidiennes de l’insolation ou de l’irradiation solaire, ce sont celles qui sont basées sur l’emploi de processus autoregréssif [2].
Convection naturelle Thermosolutale dans une Cavité Poreuse Anisotrope: Formulation de Darcy-Brinkman
Authors: Bennacer Rachid , Tobbal Abdelwahab , Beji Hassen
Published: February 2024

Nous présentons une étude numérique et analytique concernant le transfert combiné de chaleur et de masse dans un milieux poreux. Ce milieu est globalement homogène et présente une anisotropie thermique. L'équation qui gouverne l’écoulement est celle de Darcy-Brinkman. Le système d'équations couplées est résolu par la méthode classique des volumes finis. Dans le cas d'écoulements d'origine thermique, l'analyse d'échelle est appliquée pour prédire analytiquement l'évolution du transfert de chaleur et de masse en fonction de l'anisotropie thermique. Les simulations numériques sont présentées pour une cavité carrée en faisant varier une large gamme de paramètres. Les résultats numériques sont analysés en terme de transfert moyen de chaleur et de masse sur les parois verticales de la cavité et montrent l’existence d’un maximum de transfert de masse pour un rapport d'anisotropie critique. Cette situation critique dépend de plusieurs paramètres dont le nombre de Lewis du fluide saturant. Ces résultats sont comparés à ceux prédits par l'analyse d'échelle, dans le cas d'un écoulement en couche limite (modèle de Darcy), et une corrélation générale est établie pour le calcul du transfert de masse et de chaleur en fonction des différents paramètres étudiés.
Fatigue Estimation for a Rotating Blade of a Wind Turbine
Authors: Mahri Zine Labidine , Rouabah Mohamed Salah
Published: February 2024

The fatigue estimation of a rotating blade can be useful for preventing blade breakage, which is a very frequent problem in the use of wind turbine. The estimation of fatigue for a rotating blade must go through several steps of calculation: among them the calculation of mode shapes and frequencies and the computation of displacements and stresses acting on the blades. In this work two methods are used in the calculation of the mode shapes, the first one is based on the discretization of the blade element, whereas the second method is based on the resolution of the differential equation of the blade as a continuous system. This later method is more advantageous in determining mode shapes as well as stresses acting on the blades because it doesn’t require the use of a powerful computer. Once the stresses are calculated, the fatigue is estimated using the theory of « cumulative damage in fatigue ». This estimation must be based on the statistical distribution of wind speed for the site in use.
Développement de la base de données géothermiques de l’Algérie par un système d’information géographique
Authors: Kedaid Fatima Zohra
Published: February 2024

L’Algérie dispose d’un potentiel géothermique non négligeable. Actuellement, la balnéologie constitue la principale utilisation. Les applications directes dans le domaine thermique sont très limitées. Sachant que cette énergie peut contribuer au développement local, nous avons trouvé utile de réaliser une base de données géothermiques liée à un système d’information géographique. Celle-ci regroupe toutes les informations caractérisant les ressources. Ces informations sont facilement et rapidement accessibles. Elles peuvent constituer un guide d’aide à la décision pour toute application géothermique.
Etude des ressources géothermique du Sud de l’Algérie
Authors: Ouali Salima , Khellaf Abdallah , Baddari Kamel
Published: February 2024

La géothermie s’intéresse à l’exploitation des sources d’eau chaude en profondeur. Elle constitue l’une des principales ressources d’énergie renouvelable dans le monde. Il existe à travers le monde deux types principaux de géothermie: - la géothermie haute énergie, elle concerne les gisements des zones continentales actives qui se caractérisent par des températures supérieures à 150 °C. Elle est destinée principalement à la production d’électricité; - la géothermie basse énergie, qui concerne les gisements des zones des plates formes continentales stables, recouvertes de terrains sédimentaires caractérisées par une température comprise entre 30 °C et 150 °C. Elle est destinée principalement au chauffage urbain et au chauffage de serres. Le Sud algérien est un vaste territoire dont le potentiel géothermique est contenu dans les bassins sédimentaires des zones continentales stables. Les ressources géothermiques sont principalement de basse énergie. Afin de déterminer les régions d’intérêt géothermique, les cartes de gradient géothermique de flux de chaleur sont établies. Deux zones géothermiques distinctes sont bien mises en évidence à travers ces cartes, l’une dans la partie Est et l’autre dans la partie Ouest du Sahara algérien.
Etude du comportement thermique d’une maison munie d’un système de chauffage solaire
Authors: Mokhtari Fatiha , Ait Messaoudène Noureddine , Hamid Abdelkader , Belhamel Maiouf
Published: February 2024

Le travail présenté est l’étude d’un système de chauffage solaire pour un local monozone. Le système est composé d’un champ de capteurs solaires plans, d’une cuve de stockage d’eau chaude, et d’un local à chauffer. Le système de distribution est composé d’un serpentin en cuivre intégré au milieu du plancher. La modélisation mathématique du système est basée sur le calcul des bilans thermiques au niveau des éléments constituants le système de chauffage: fluide caloporteur, plancher et air intérieur du local. Les équations différentielles obtenues sont résolues par la méthode des différences finies avec un schéma explicite. Les résultats obtenus du modèle ont été confrontés aux résultats d’une étude similaire du Pr. Zaheer-Uddin. La confrontation montre une bonne concordance. Le modèle a été utilisé ensuite pour simuler le comportement thermique du système complet sur le site de Bouzaréah (Alger).
Health-Related Quality of Life is Associated With Pain, Kinesiophobia, and Physical Activity in Individuals Who Underwent Cervical Spine Surgery
Authors: Higuchi Daisuke , Kondo Yu , Watanabe Yuta , Miki Takahiro
Published: February 2024

Objective: To determine the association between health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and neck pain, kinesiophobia, and modalities of physical activity in individuals with postoperative degenerative cervical myelopathy and radiculopathy (DCM/R) because postoperative pain after cervical spine surgery is likely to persist, causing kinesiophobia and avoidance of physical activity.Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to 280 individuals with DCM/R. The questionnaire comprised the following four items: HRQOL (EuroQol 5-dimensions 5-level), neck pain (numerical rating scale [NRS]), kinesiophobia (11-item Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia [TSK-11]), and physical activity (paid work, light exercise, walking, strength training, and gardening). Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed using the NRS, TSK-11, and physical activity as independent variables.Results: In total, 126 individuals provided analyzable responses (45.0%). After including the NRS score as an independent variable to the multiple regression equation for participants’ background, the independent rate of the regression equation significantly improved by only 4.1% (R2=0.153). The addition of the TSK-11 score significantly improved this effect by 11.1% (R2=0.264). Finally, the addition of physical activity also significantly improved the explanatory rate by 9.9% (R2=0.363).Conclusion: Neck pain, kinesiophobia, and physical activity (specifically paid work and walking) were independently associated with HRQOL in individuals with postoperative DCM/R.
Pionieren tussen straf en zorg
Authors: Oosterhuis Vera , Burger Andreas , van der Wolf Michiel , de Kogel Katy
Published: February 2024

‘Pioneering between care and punishment’: the consideration and use of article 2.3 of the Dutch Forensic Care Act in case of violent offences

The enactment of article 2.3 of the Dutch Forensic Care Act allows criminal courts to issue a care authorization (CA) for compulsory care within the regular mental health care system. Before the enactment, scholars and professionals already stated their worries in the literature. The security levels of regular mental health care facilities would be insufficient and the treatment would lack forensic focus, while persons who would enter through this new article might suffer from complex disorders and/or exhibit violent behavior.

This research therefore focusses on the (severity of) possible violent offences of those for whom a CA was considered. Case law from the first one-and-a-half year since the enactment was analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. Looking at violent offences it appeared that those without a CA were convicted for more severe violent offences than those with one. This was reflected in the number of convictions for (attempted) homicide, while the group with a CA was more often convicted for major physical assault. Furthermore, the use of weapons was important: for those for whom a CA was not issued, weapon use was more often mentioned, especially the use of sharp weapons. In neither one of the groups the use of a gun or another shooting weapon was mentioned. These results are partially in line with the existing literature, since criminal courts seemed less inclined to issue a CA when a severe violent offence was committed. However, a substantial part of the group with a CA committed some sort of violent offence. So, although conviction for a violent offence is not in itself a contra-indication for a CA, the specificities of the offence, like severity and weapon-use, can possibly be considered as such.
Klare taal?
Authors: van den Broek Ellen , Uzieblo Kasia , de Vogel Vivienne
Published: February 2024

Being clear?: A study on communicating violence risk

Within the legal, judicial and forensic field risk assessments play an important role. The reliability and validity of commonly used risk assessment instruments have been well researched. Relatively little is known however about how the outcomes of risk assessments are understood by decision-makers and whether the way of communicating these outcomes affects subsequent risk estimation and decision-making.

This study aims to contribute to increasing knowledge on risk communication for Dutch forensic and judicial practice.

A vignette study was conducted in a group of one hundred forensic experts reporting to the court to examine how the way in which violence risks are communicated affects recidivism risk assessment and decision-making. The study also examined how different communication formats were viewed in terms of clarity, usability and probative value. The (combinations of) risk communication formats most commonly used in the Netherlands were compared, namely 1) categorical communication (low - moderate - high), 2) numerical communication (percentages), 3) combined communication (categorical + numerical), and 4) categorical communication with an added descriptive risk scenario.

Results. The study showed that the way of communicating the outcome of a risk assessment did influence the estimation of the likelihood of violent reoffending, but did not influence decision-making. Furthermore, it was found that formats in which the outcome was offered in combination were rated more positively than formats in which the outcome was communicated singularly (categorically or numerically). Finally, the study showed that participants tended to deviate from the information provided when asked for a free estimate of the likelihood of recidivism in percentages or in a categorical judgment.

Depending on how the outcome of a risk assessment is communicated, there may be differences in interpretation among recipients of these assessments. It is recommended that the implications of this be further studied, as well as that research and practice pay more attention to risk communication.
DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF LEGAL TERMS IN ENGLISH
Authors:   Andijan State Medical Institute, Uzbekistan, Sobirjon Kizi Pulatova Ugilkhan
Published: February 2024

The article analyzes the linguodidactic basis of teaching terms to students. The methodology of foreign language teaching is an integral part of linguodidactics, and the importance of taking into account their linguistic features when teaching terms is discussed in the article.
Estrategia conceptual aplicada al diseño de cartel social
Authors: Pinto Vilca Sofía , Munive Loza Leila , Ruiz-González Ilas Alonso , Príncipe de Lama José Luis
Published: February 2024

Durante el proceso de enseñanza de diseño gráfico se incluye al cartel como una pieza que forma parte de campañas de comunicación visual de carácter social o comercial. Pero, al ser parte de un proyecto de difusión, se observa la carencia de un estudio analítico y compositivo previo que sirva de directriz para que el diseño del cartel logre una comunicación eficaz. El presente artículo plantea una estrategia que inicia en la observación de campo para luego determinar el concepto de comunicación como estructura de composición, de tal manera que el mensaje del cartel logre ser percibido por la comunidad de manera significativa.
Explorando a metacognição na aprendizagem baseada em jogos
Authors: Dos Santos Luciana Rocha , Cordeiro Thais Lazaroto Roberto , Domingues Katy Conceição Cataldo Muniz , Granadeiro Raquel Magalhães de Azeredo , Peixoto Mauricio Abreu Pinto
Published: February 2024

Os jogos fazem parte integrante do universo estudantil, entrelaçados com diversão e entretenimento. A aprendizagem baseada em jogos (Game-based learning – GBL) aproveita a ludicidade dos jogos para motivar e aprimorar a cognição no processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a utilização de jogos no ensino e na aprendizagem pelas lentes da metacognição, tendo como pano de fundo os anais do Encontro Nacional de Pesquisa em Educação em Ciências (ENPEC) de 2019. O objetivo é identificar aspectos metacognitivos presentes nesses trabalhos e elucidar possíveis razões para associar a metacognição a projetos de GBL. Os resultados sugerem que, em geral, a GBL tem um impacto positivo na aprendizagem e envolve aspectos metacognitivos.
First record of Spodoptera cosmioides (Walker, 1858) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in hop (Humulus lupulus L.)
Authors: Dos Santos Junior Cezario Ferreira , Specht Alexandre , De Godoy Mauricio Sekiguchi , Dos Santos Marcio , Joaquim Júnior Carlos Zacarias , Da Costa Yanna Karoline Santos , Parreira Mariana Casari , Franco Claudio Roberto
Published: February 2024

We report for the first time Spodoptera cosmioides (Walker, 1858) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae feeding on leaves and causing injuries of up to 50% in hop plants, in the experimental field of the Center for Agroveterinary Sciences, State University of Santa Catarina, municipality of Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil. This study shows the association of native insects with expanding exotic crops such as hops, and the need for monitoring activity for rational management of these pest insects, which already have several natural enemies in their area of natural occurrence.
The role of digital information and communication technologies in modern education
Authors: Tavares Paulo Roberto , Pereira Diego Antônio de Souza , De Brito Fabiana Campos , De Sá Gilmara Benício , Gomes Lucas Ferreira , Fujiyoshi Mirian Roberta dos Santos , Modesto Valéria Teixeira , Da Cruz Renan Cesar das Virgens
Published: February 2024

This research examined the role and impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in modern education, addressing how these technologies transform teaching and learning. The central problem focused on the integration and effectiveness of ICTs in the educational environment. The main objective was to investigate the contributions, challenges, and future trends of ICTs in education. A literature review methodology was employed, examining academic sources and specialized publications. The findings indicated that ICTs offer significant opportunities to personalize learning, enhance interactivity, and facilitate educational access. However, challenges related to infrastructure, teacher training, and access equity were identified as significant barriers. The analysis underscored the need for inclusive educational policies and continuous training for educators. It is concluded that ICTs are fundamental in contemporary education, but their effective implementation requires attention to infrastructure issues, teacher training, and equity.
Digital twins a digital transformation for management of the construction industry
Authors: Alvarenga Cristiane do Bom Conselho Sales , De Aguilar Maria Teresa Paulino , Sales Rosemary do Bom Conselho , Caldas Rodrigo Barreto
Published: February 2024

In recent years technologies have been transforming working relationships in the construction industry. To dynamize the sector, new ways are sought to obtain better control over its lifecycle.  The goals are to achieve cost savings, improvement in the quality of services, greater security and less environmental impact.  Important information, to reach such goals, is generated during the project, the construction, the use/upkeep of assets.  Nevertheless, this information is not used properly, because it requires participative management for the data to be kept updated and available in real time.  A process that allows for this management right from the project-planning phase is Building Information Modeling (BIM).  Its association with cloud-based communication platforms allows users to access all the data in real time.  Allied to the resources of the Internet of Things (IoT), BIM makes it possible to transfer data to specific software that assist this information to remain alive during the whole lifecycle of the construction.  The cloud-based platforms integrated to the BIM and the IoT, make it possible to digitalise and transfer the information related to the construction in real time, to create the Digital Twin (DT).  With this DT all this information can be managed on one only digital platform which permits intelligent constructions and operational excellence in the sector.  In this article, concepts relating to the creation of a DT are analysed by means of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for buildings.  A review of the literature was also carried out on the recent applications of the DT and, especially, in the construction industry.  It became clear in the study that in recent years the DT is gradually being implemented in different sectors.  Most of the research presents a review of the literature followed by small-scale experiments or case studies.  It was found that the concept of DT has attracted the attention of the construction industry, and debate on the theme is developing rapidly in the academic sector, so as to establish the ways of effectively developing it in the construction industry.
#Dzieciirybymajągłos. Językowe gry przysłowiowe w hashtagach
Authors: Niekrewicz Agnieszka A.
Published: February 2024

The article is part of two research trends: the role of anti-proverbs in e-texts and the evolution of the structure and role of hashtags. The author reviews the methods of modifying the established form of proverbs used in hashtags, illustrates with examples the dependence of their meanings on context, and indicates the functions of hashtags using paremic innovations. The analyzed hashtags were used in social media such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Śladami Żydów na Ziemi Lubuskiej. Ziemia Międzyrzecka – dziedzictwo materialne
Authors: Czabańska-Rosada Małgorzata , Słowiński Przemysław
Published: February 2024

The authors aim to present examples of the material legacy of the presence of Jews, the potential of Jewish cultural heritage that the Lubuskie Region has at its disposal in terms of the area of the contemporary Lubuskie Voivodeship. For many, not only the inhabitants of the area in question, but Poles as a nation, the heritage left in our lands by the Jewish community remains unrealized. That is why it needs to be exposed, described and communicated to those who live here today. At this stage of research, we are interested in material heritage - existing and non-existent. This article is the first in the series and the considerations are focused on the area of Międzyrzecz Land understood as the area of the contemporary Międzyrzecki poviat.
Owidiusz w "Biesiadzie" Dantego. Kilka uwag o poetyckiej tożsamości Dantego Alighieri
Authors: Głodowska Anna
Published: February 2024

Dante Alighieri was well educated in literature, rhetoric, philosophy and theology. His long reading list could not lack the works of the classical authors, especially the Ovid’s one. The wellknown Florentine demonstrated his extensive knowledge many times in his works, particularly in The Banquet. This work was conceived as his summa philosophiae but from his fifteen planned treatises he wrote only four. Among many works quoted by Dante in his treatises there was also the Ovid’s Metamorphoses. The aim of this paper is the analysis of the quotations and mentions on the Ovid’s poetic work from The Banquet and to define their functions in the Dante’s work.
Artificial Intelligence in Support of Individual Assessment of Support Needs for People with Disabilities
Authors:   University of Economics – Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Todoranova Latinka
Published: February 2024

Intelligence aids in choosing which data to analyze and how to do so, ensuring that users have accurate, timely, and easily accessible information when making decisions. The use of intelligent solutions enables businesses to make well-informed decisions, gain competitive advantages, and utilize information to respond quickly and effectively to changes. Why couldn't the same principles be applied to assessing the specific needs of people with disabilities? Modern systems can ensure the availability of relevant data for determining the individual needs of a person with disabilities. Based on these data, accurate analyses can be conducted, providing the opportunity to identify impairments attributable to the disabilities. The report proposes an approach to extracting knowledge based on data collected through the application of the Methodology for Conducting Individual Assessments of Support Needs for People with Disabilities and extracting knowledge from the experts working in the social support agency. Software tools have been proposed to combine the two types of knowledge. This research was funded by the NPI-65/2023 project "Artificial Intelligence to Help People with Disabilities in Ensuring Digital Accessibility in the Higher Education Learning Process".
A Survey on the Media Information Flow to Contribute Bulgaria’s Destination Image and Perception
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Santana Hristina , Prodanova Radostina ,   University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria
Published: February 2024

Travel and tourism business has proved to be powerful accelerator and contributor to the global economy. As a flexible and highly adaptive to many disruptive events industry, it has been handling crises of various nature, origin and background. The current publication is focused on the role the media information flow exerts on to the image and perception of destination Bulgaria. The survey aims to perform a quality analysis of the news published and announced by leading media broadcasts and to evaluate their influence when making a decision to undertake travel. The study period is limited to the 2023 summer season. For the purposes of the survey, Web service tool for semantic analysis is implemented. In the course of the research, it is revealed that negative news related to tourism prevails and this could have a negative impact on the destination.
Investment Performance of Voluntary Pension Funds’ Portfolios
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Beneva Milena
Published: February 2024

To ensure adequate retirement income it is usually recommended to save „more and for longer periods”. However, this is not enough. Consumers often overlook the importance of long-term returns on retirement investments. At the same time, the Bulgarians award a lower assessment for the market performance of the services „investment products and private personal pensions” compared to the average for the European Union. The present research aims to analyze the investment results of the voluntary pension funds in Bulgaria for the decade, marked by unprecedented low interest rates and pandemic.
Prevalence of canine leptospirosis in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Lakshmipriya C , Anandhagiri S , Nataerajaseenivasan K
Published: February 2024

Canine leptospirosis is prevalent worldwide and generally associated with infection by Leptospira interrogans serovar Canicola and Icterohaemorrhagiae. Present study was aimed to determine the incidence and prevalence of canine leptospirosis and also to determine the utility of the 16S rRNA sequence based diagnosis of canine leptospirosis in comparison with the standard microscopic agglutination test (MAT). In total 135 blood samples were collected consisting of both domestic and stray dogs attending the veterinary polyclinic for the treatment of febrile illness. The leptospiral infection was determined by MAT, ELISA and nested PCR analysis. The present investigation showed an overall seroprevalence of 37.7% (51/135) with the predominant serovar to be Autumnalis 9.6% (13/135), followed by Icterohaemorrhagiae 8.14% (11/135), Canicola 8.14% (11/135) and Javanica 6.66% (9/135). Thus the surveillance of canine leptospirosis is an important tool for detecting the risk of exposure in human and it provide an insight about the important prevailing circulating serovars. In the present study 16S rRNA nested PCR for the diagnosis of canine leptospirosis showed a sensitivity 92%, specificity 73%, PPV 68%, NPV 93%, respectively on comparison with MAT which envisaged the detection of canine leptospirosis at the acute phase of the disease.