bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Outcome of radical cystectomy in remote area of Pakistan: Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital, Muzaffargarh (IHHN)
Authors: Ali Mazhar , Naqash Muhammad , Sajjad Kumail
Published: July 2024

Background: Radical cystectomy with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy is the standard treatment for high grade/ muscle invasive urinary bladder tumor. Continent or incontinent urinary diversion is the part of this major operation. High volume centers perform routinely but low volume centers do less frequent. It might be because of availability of equipment and trained surgeon in remote area of Pakistan.
Objectives: to assess the results of radical cystectomy at a low-volume center for high-grade muscle-invasive bladder tumours. For patients aged 50 to 75, this involves evaluating surgical complications, overall survival, and the absence of tumour recurrence throughout a one-year follow-up period.
Study design: A Retrospective StudyDuration and place of study: Recep Tayyip Erdogan hospital, Muzaffargarh from October 2018 to August 2022 Methods: total Cases from both genders and 50 to 75 years old with High grade/ Muscle invasive urinary bladder carcinoma, incomplete resection during TURBT due to high volume of mass (irresistible) included. Performa designed for collection of information. All the patients underwent same procedure by same urologist. Patients were followed for one year after surgery.
Results: All participants were followed for one year. 33.3% patients had paralytic ileus (CDC I), 13.3% had wound infection (CDC I) and 6.7% had urinary leakage (CDC IIIb). There was 86.6% overall survival rate. 6.7% lost to follow up. Mean operative time was 308 ±95 minutes. There was no recurrence noted throughout the study period.
Conclusion: Good operative results can also achieve at low volume centers. High level of surveillance and expertise help to achieve better outcomes in remote.
Keywords: cystectomy, radical cystectomy, bladder tumor, ileal conduit
Effect of transurethral resection of prostate on Uroflowmetry parameters on patients having benign prostatic hyperplasia
Authors: Ahmed Saeed Mobassher , All Sajld Muhammad , Abdullah
Published: July 2024

Objective: To determine improvement in uroflowmetry after Transurethral resection ofprostateStudy design: A prospective observational Study
Place and Duration of the Study: January 2014 to June 2016 Department at urology POF HospitalWah Cantt, Pakistan
INTRODUCTION:Lower urinary tract problems affect 15%–60% of men over 40. Complex symptoms include frequency, urgency, nocturia, problems commencing urination, insufficient bladder emptying, low steam force, and steam stoppage. BPH frequently causes male LUTS. Benign prostatic enlargement Chronic BOO may induce urine retention, renal insufficiency, recurrent UTIs, extensive hematuria, and bladder calculi. It involves prostate histopathological cellular element proliferation. BPH and LUTS rise considerably with age. BPH affects 70% of US men aged 60–69 and 80% over 70. Autopsy examinations indicated 8%, 50%, and 80% histological frequency in the 4". and 9*decades. LUTS risk factors and larger prostates cause benign prostatic enlargement. Formerly, TURP was the best BPH procedure. Higher disease pathophysiology knowledge and digital rectal examination, transabdominal, and transrectal ultrasounds are the second most prevalent interventions in adult male patients worldwide. Urodynamic and serum PSA tests may misdiagnose the condition and require surgery. Uroflowmetry records voiding time from urinal pee. It would assess average flow and obstruction severity. For boys 14–45, the average flow rate is 21 mL/s, 46–65 mL/s, and 66–80 mL/s. Uroflowmetry in post-TURP benign hypertrophic hyperplasia patients will be examined after transurethral prostate removal. 
keywords: transurethral resection , prostate  Uroflowmetry parameters, prostatic hyperplasia
The Effect Of 4-Weeks Dutasteride Use On Perioperative Blood Loss In Patients Undergoing Transurethral Resection Of Prostate
Authors: Khattak Junaid Jamil , Shaikh Waqar Hassan , Ali Liaqat , Shaikh Aitzaz , Ur Rehman Shahzad
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT:
Background: Among old men, BPH is the most common urological illness. Medicinal and surgical treatments can be used. In medication, both 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and alpha-blockers are used. TURP, or transurethral resection of the prostrate, serves sufferers new to conventional therapy. They are 5-ARI aims to reduce the size and vascularity of the prostate in the meantime. The aim of this study was to investigate whether 5-ARI Dutasteride might reduce blood loss during TURP for BPH by drugs that block 5-ARI.
Objectives :The goal of this research was to see if preTURPitterside, a 5-alpha reeducates inhibitor (5-ARI), can reduce the amount of blood lost during surgery–TURP for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)- in contrast and comparison. The postoperative hemoglobin levels for Dutasteride and non-Dutasteride groups having TURP were compared to determine if Dutasteride can reduce blood loss in TURP.
Study design: This Study is a prospective observational study.
Place and duration of the study: A prospective observational study was conducted from field the Institute of Kidney Diseases to December, 2019 at Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar.
Methodology: A prospective observational study was conducted at the Institute of Kidney Diseases at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, from field June to December 2019. Patients with TURP who met the inclusion criteria were divided into two groups according to whether they were taking drugs for BPH. The Dutasteride group took 0.5 mg/day of Dutasteride plus alpha-blocker(s), while the non-dutasteride group took alpha-blocker(s) only. A comparison was made of the difference between preoperative and postoperative haemoglobin levels in individuals taking TURP. A subsequent analysis was carried out using SPSS v23.0 to deduce the data.
Results: Postoperative haemoglobin levels were less likely to fall in those individuals who took Dutasteride for TURP than in the non-dutasteride group ( 0.75 mg/dl ± 0.4 VS where is the proof ? 1.3 mg/dl ± 0.4.）
Conclusion: Our research concludes that there is less haemoglobin decline when 5-ARI dutasteride 0.5 mg/day is used four weeks prior to surgery than when no dutasteride is used.
 Keywords: Transurethral resection of the prostate, benign prostatic hyperplasia, 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, Dutasteride.
Analyzing 80 cases of conventional percutaneous nephrolithotomy A Retrospective Study
Authors: Waqas  , Nawaz Akhtar , Akbar Siddique , Alam Sardar , Anzanda Ikram
Published: July 2024

Objective:  The goal of this study is to provide information on the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy as a kidney stone treatment method in tertiary care facilities.
Material and methods: A retrospective study was out from June 2022 to July 2023 at the urology department of the Ikd Peshawar  This retrospective study included all patients who had percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the urology unit between June 2022 and July 2023. We analysed data that was retrospectively collected from the medical record system using IBM SPSS version 28.
Results: The study included 80 patients, with 67.3% being male and 32.7% being female. A kidney stone history was present in 55% of the patients. As a result of pre-operative ultrasound, 54.3% of patients had several stones, 40.1% had one stone, 3.7% had staghorn stones, 1.2% had a duplex system, and 0.6% (n=1) had a horseshoe kidney. The majority (60%), with stone sizes between 15 and 30 mm, were less than 15 mm, while a sizable minority (16.7%) were larger than 30 mm. Stones were most often found in the renal pelvis (46.3% of cases), lower pole (18.5% of cases), pelvis and lower pole together (16.3% of cases), and staghorn (7.3%). The average hemoglobin level dropped by 1.1 g/dl between pre- and post-operative measurements, from 12.9 g/dl to 11.8 g/dl.
Conclusion: A high clearance rate and manageable complication rate may be achieved using percutaneous nephrolithotomy, an efficient treatment for a variety of stone sizes and locations in the kidneys that are abnormal
Evaluation of the Efficiency of the Sudden Implementation of the Synchronous Online Course: Findings of a Mixed Method Study
Authors: Medina-Herrera Linda Margarita , Miranda-Valenzuela José Carlos , Vázquez-Villegas Patricia , Escalante-Vázquez Edgardo Jorge , Mejía-Manzano Luis Alberto , Membrillo-Hernández Jorge
Published: July 2024

Tragedies are neither sought nor requested. Unfortunately, they happen and affect all areas of life, especially education. However, they leave lessons that work to face new challenges. This study aims to analyze the transition from classroom classes to distance classes due to an earthquake that hit Mexico City in 2017, damaging its buildings and infrastructure, to find the necessary aspects for an efficient transition in these cases. Faculty members were interviewed about their views during the transition. The student’s grades were also compared. Student responses were analyzed in the teacher satisfaction surveys. According to the results, a statistical model was finally generated to establish a correlation between the studied factors. A model was obtained with four clusters in which different teacher profiles are grouped. Young teachers with excellent technology management or experienced teachers with good use of technology and who are very well trained is the profile required for an efficient transition. This study served as a basis to meet the contingencies, which allowed the establishment of a more expeditious and efficient online educational system.
Gender Differences in Faculty Experience with Start-up Packages: A Case Study from a Public University in the Southeastern U.S.
Authors: Höfrová Alena , Moore Arelis , Small Mark A. , Rosopa Patrick J. , Steele Payne Kayla , Rymešová Pavla
Published: July 2024

Start-up packages are a tool for successful transition to an academic career. This institutional case study examined the faculty experience with start-up packages at one public university in the Southeastern United States including gender differences, content, negotiation, and perceived outcomes. A mixed method research design was utilized to answer the study research questions. Data were gathered through an online survey with quantitative and qualitative questions. Data from 121 participants were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi‐squared test, and thematic analysis. Most start-up package agreements included moving expenses, personal computer and software, and start-up funds. On the other hand, child daycare, guaranteed junior sabbatical, and salary advancement were the most missing benefits in the agreements. Male faculty were able to obtain, significantly more often than female faculty, a specific number of years for secure funding, laboratory space, and student or postdoc funding in their agreements. Faculty were not well prepared for the negotiation process, and they were not aware what exactly they needed to establish a successful research program. Universities should focus more on the influence of start-up packages on faculty careers because perceived unfair treatment during the negotiation process or during administration can influence faculty performance and their turnover intentions.
Improving Teachers’ Professional Vision Through a Video-based Reflection Program: A Case Study in Mexican Primary Schools
Authors: Cocca Michaela , Cocca Armando
Published: July 2024

Enhancing teachers’ professional vision (TPV) may contribute to increasing the quality of teaching-learning processes through higher perceived efficacy, leading to autonomy-supportive environment. This is of particular importance in Physical Education (PE), due to the fact that this subject presents different challenges and more dynamic situations compared to others. One of the latest approaches for enhancing TPV is video-based reflection, which allows teachers to observe recorded lessons and analyze them. The aim of this research was to test the effect of a video-based reflection program on TPV in PE. Two teachers participated in a 3-step video-analysis program consisting of self-reflection, peer reflection, and expert feedback. Notable changes were found in TPV at the end of the 6-month intervention, both in terms of teachers’ selective attention to classroom events and their knowledge-based reasoning. Our findings suggest that video-based reflection programs could represent an important part of any teacher training program aiming to increasing PE teachers’ responsiveness to diverse in-class situations.
The role of trade unions in Russia in ensuring the implementation of the constitutional principle of democracy
Authors: Goncharov Vitalii Viktorovich , Nagaitsev Viktor Valentinovich , Petrenko Elena Gennad'evna
Published: July 2024

This article is devoted to the analysis of the role of trade unions in ensuring the implementation of the constitutional principle of democracy in the Russian Federation. The author substantiates the position that the implementation of this constitutional principle is impossible without a system of legal guarantees, among which the most important place is occupied by civil society institutions. The key and most developed institution of civil society in modern Russia are trade unions, which are voluntary public associations of citizens to protect their labor and social rights, which form the basis of the system of human and civil rights and freedoms in the Russian Federation. The article examines the main problems associated with the participation of trade unions in the implementation of forms of direct and indirect democracy in the country, and also developed and substantiated a system of proposals and recommendations to enhance the role of trade unions in ensuring the implementation of the constitutional principle of democracy in Russia.  The work uses a number of methods of scientific research, in particular: analysis; synthesis; formal-logical; comparative-legal; historical-legal; statistical; sociological; method of analysis of specific legal situations. The most important place in this system is given to proposals to improve the Constitution of the Russian Federation and the current legislation in terms of increasing the role and place of trade unions in the mechanism of implementation of direct and indirect forms of democracy in Russia.The object of this study is public relations related to the implementation of the constitutional principle of democracy in Russia, as well as the participation of trade unions in this process. The subject of the study is a set of legal norms regulating the mechanism for ensuring the implementation of the constitutional principle of democracy, as well as scientific views on the place of trade unions in the organization and functioning of this mechanism. The purpose of this study is to identify and substantiate the role of trade unions in the Russian Federation in the mechanism of ensuring the implementation of democracy as the most important constitutional principle.
Self-efficacy in the adoption of online commercial databases by Information Studies students at the University of Limpopo in South Africa
Authors: Moraka Thereza , Ntsala Morongoe , Dikotla Maoka Andries
Published: July 2024

Online Commercial Database (OCDs) training as offered by academic libraries is meant to produce students with high self-efficacy levels in adopting and using OCDs in their academic work. For students to use OCDs they need to be computer literate, be able to use tools and search strategies and opt not to use free online databases. This multimethod study employed a questionnaire to collect data from sixty-six (66) 4th-year level Bachelor of Information Studies (BIS) degree students at the University of Limpopo. Data was analysed using Social Statistical Package Software and thematic analysis. The results of the show that the majority of the students cannot use OCDs due to lack of search skills. There are barriers, which needs to be addressed by students. Even though the study has established that attending OCDs training had increased self-efficacy levels to varying degrees, it did not translate in full use and adoption of OCDs. The study recommends that the library should tailor OCD training according to the needs of the students. This can be putting focus on strategies such as truncation, as it appears to be a concern and impacts self-efficacy levels of the majority of the respondents.
Adaption and reorganisation of academic libraries following the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Chigwada Josiline
Published: July 2024

This study documents how academic libraries transformed following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. It identifies how these libraries evolved to meet the changing needs of users in a post-pandemic world. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the traditional functioning of academic libraries, prompting a critical need to investigate the challenges and opportunities in adapting and reorganising these institutions. A qualitative study was done using a multi-case study design where three university libraries were purposively selected. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Fifteen participants were selected using stratified random sampling where the strata comprised library management, technical, reader, circulation, and technology librarians. The data was analysed using thematic content analysis. Libraries were forced to enhance virtual library services to continue serving the library users to meet the needs of hybrid teaching and learning. Online reference services were introduced, and virtual training sessions and meetings were continued after COVID-19. Library services were embedded in the learning management systems. This study assists academic libraries to better handle future disruptions or unforeseen circumstances to improve online resources, enhance remote access, and integrate advanced technologies to enhance the overall user experience.
Microprism-based two-photon imaging of the mouse inferior colliculus reveals novel organizational principles of the auditory midbrain
Authors: Ibrahim Baher A. , Shinagawa Yoshitaka , Douglas Austin , Xiao Gang , Asilador Alexander R. , Llano Daniel A.
Published: July 2024

To navigate real-world listening conditions, the auditory system relies on the integration of multiple sources of information. However, to avoid inappropriate cross-talk between inputs, highly connected neural systems need to strike a balance between integration and segregation. Here, we develop a novel approach to examine how repeated neurochemical modules in the mouse inferior colliculus lateral cortex (LC) allow controlled integration of its multimodal inputs. The LC had been impossible to study via imaging because it is buried in a sulcus. Therefore we coupled two-photon microscopy with the use of a microprism to reveal the first-ever sagittal views of the LC to examine neuronal responses with respect to its neurochemical motifs under anesthetized and awake conditions. This approach revealed marked differences in the acoustic response properties of LC and neighboring nonlemniscal portions of the inferior colliculus. In addition, we observed that the module and matrix cellular motifs of the LC displayed distinct somatosensory and auditory responses. Specifically, neurons in modules demonstrated primarily offset responses to acoustic stimuli with enhancement in responses to bimodal stimuli, whereas matrix neurons showed onset response to acoustic stimuli and suppressed responses to bimodal stimulation. Thus, this new approach revealed that the repeated structural motifs of the LC permit functional integration of multimodal inputs while retaining distinct response properties.
Timing of treatment shapes the path to androgen receptor signaling inhibitor resistance in prostate cancer
Authors: Lee Eugine , Zhang Zeda , Chen Chi-Chao , Choi Danielle , Rivera Aura C. Agudelo , Linton Eliot , Ho Yu-jui , Love Jillian , LaClair Justin , Wongvipat John , Sawyers Charles L.
Published: July 2024

There is optimism that cancer drug resistance can be addressed through appropriate combination therapy, but success requires understanding the growing complexity of resistance mechanisms, including the evolution and population dynamics of drug-sensitive and drug-resistant clones over time. Using DNA barcoding to trace individual prostate tumor cells
in vivo
, we find that the evolutionary path to acquired resistance to androgen receptor signaling inhibition (ARSI) is dependent on the timing of treatment. In established tumors, resistance occurs through polyclonal adaptation of drug-sensitive clones, despite the presence of rare subclones with known, pre-existing ARSI resistance. Conversely, in an experimental setting designed to mimic minimal residual disease, resistance occurs through outgrowth of pre-existing resistant clones and
not
by adaptation. Despite these different evolutionary paths, the underlying mechanisms responsible for resistance are shared across the two evolutionary paths. Furthermore, mixing experiments reveal that the evolutionary path to adaptive resistance requires cooperativity between subclones. Thus, despite the presence of pre-existing ARSI-resistant subclones, acquired resistance in established tumors occurs primarily through cooperative, polyclonal adaptation of drug-sensitive cells. This tumor ecosystem model of resistance has new implications for developing effective combination therapy.
Al otro lado del muro. Fonografías y cartografías de la auralidad del Puerto de La Plata
Authors: Elinbaum Pablo
Published: July 2024

La "auralidad" se centra en las propiedades materiales y simbólicas del espacio percibidas a través de la escucha, brindando una perspectiva fértil para entender lo urbano. Este enfoque desafía la dicotomía convencional entre el espacio visual y el acústico al situarse en una intersección compleja entre ambos dominios, lo que implica una revisión crítica de las concepciones tradicionales del espacio. Por un lado, evidencia las relaciones de poder del visuocentrismo de los mapas estatales; por otro, resalta la naturaleza disruptiva y no-euclidiana del espacio acústico. Desde esta perspectiva, se propone explorar la interrelación entre el espacio acústico y el visual, conceptualizando la auralidad de los lugares como una estética relacional y bicultural capaz de enriquecer la descripción del espacio urbano. Para llevar a cabo este objetivo, se utilizarán técnicas como los paseos sonoros, las fonografías y las cartografías reflexivas, mediante una investigación exploratoria centrada en el puerto de La Plata.
Transculturación y transculturalidad en cuatro obras para piano de Héctor Tosar
Authors: Ogas Julio
Published: July 2024

Héctor Tosar (1923-2002) desarrolla su carrera compositiva entre el final de la década de 1930 y el comienzo de la de 1990. Su primera etapa está marcada por el neoclasicismo (a veces con tintes folkloristas), posteriormente se acerca al neoexpresionismo (en el que también aparecen trazos de lo local) y finalmente se interesa por las tendencias postserialistas. Este trabajo se centrará en cuatro obras para piano que son representativas de su segunda y tercera etapa: Sonatina nº2 (1953/54), Cuatro piezas (1963/65), Tres piezas para piano (1976) y Sul Re (1981). Su estudio permitirá apreciar la transición estético-estilística que se produce en estos años y observar la forma en que, desde la modernidad y la vanguardia, estos textos dialogan con las coordenadas músico-culturales de su época. Así será posible apreciar en estas obras el proceso por el cual la producción musical pasa de la transculturación a la transculturalidad.
Desigualdades y COVID-19: Impacto en la Salud Materna en Municipios Indígenas de Chiapas, México
Authors: Morales-Domínguez Magdalena del Carmen , Freyermuth Encino María Graciela , Bonvecchio-Arenas Anabelle
Published: July 2024

En México, las mujeres usan más los servicios de salud y enfrentan una mayor carga de enfermedades que los hombres. El COVID-19 se convirtió en la principal causa de muerte materna en 2020. Objetivo: Identificar y analizar las diferencias en la atención materna durante la pandemia en los municipios de Chiapas, México, con alta población indígena en comparación con los municipios sin población indígena. Metodología: Es un estudio longitudinal y explicativo que analiza datos del Subsistema Nacional de Registros de Nacimientos (SINAC) en Chiapas desde 2010 hasta 2022. Resultados: Se observó un incremento del 16% en la falta de consultas prenatales y un aumento del 25.4% en las cesáreas en los municipios indígenas. En contraste, en los municipios no indígenas, las cesáreas alcanzaron el 43.9%, una proporción más elevada que antes de la pandemia de COVID-19. Conclusiones: Durante la pandemia, se registró una disminución en los nacimientos, lo que plantea interrogantes sobre su influencia en el comportamiento reproductivo. Además, a partir de 2020, se observaron cambios significativos en variables como consultas prenatales, partos por cesárea y asistencia de parteras en comparación con años anteriores.
Aproximación al enfoque diferencial: Una mirada desde Trabajo Social. Caso didáctico en docencia
Authors: Bedoya Ramírez Julia Beatriz
Published: July 2024

Se presenta un ejercicio didáctico desarrollado en la asignatura Desigualdad de Enfoque Diferenciales del cuarto semestre del programa de Trabajo Social de la Universidad Central en Colombia durante el período 2023-I, con el propósito de generar un espacio de comprensión y aproximación de los enfoques diferenciales, presentándose la experiencia y vivencia del grupo “Breaking Borders” del Barrio Egipto en Bogotá; revisando su historia y dinámicas sociales de violencia vividas por sus miembros, en pro de visibilizar como ha contribuido a la garantía de derechos y generación de nuevas oportunidades en la comunidad y el sector. Surge como una herramienta de estudio práctico para analizar la realidad social y el reconocimiento de la participación por medio del arte callejero del grafiti, partiendo de un tour turístico que relata historias del pasado del barrio, marcadas por la violencia y las fronteras invisibles. Asimismo, se presenta en el aula para sensibilizar y entender el contexto social por medio del enfoque diferencial, realizando una revisión de la problemática del Barrio desde la exploración de los atributos relevantes y así evaluar el proceso de sensibilización, promoviendo la reflexión sobre el aprendizaje adquirido en las visitas al sector para apreciar los hechos, las condiciones de la comunidad y la propuesta.
Modelo de prácticas restaurativas para la resolución de conflictos de estudiantes de Décimo grado
Authors: Fontalvo López Daniel Orlando , Arias Mosquera Yary Patricia , Rodríguez Granados Ingrid Johanna
Published: July 2024

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo determinar el efecto de la aplicación de un modelo de prácticas restaurativas diseñado para hacer frente al fenómeno de los conflictos en los contextos escolares como una alternativa acorde con los diálogos de paz y opuesta al modelo de castigo. Los participantes fueron un grupo de 27 estudiantes de grado décimo y dos docentes de una institución educativa multiétnica ubicada en Buenaventura, Colombia. Se siguió un enfoque cualitativo de investigación acción teniendo como contexto un escenario educativo del sector público que ha evidenciado la presencia de conflictos entre los estudiantes, lo que a su vez alentó la intervención haciendo uso del modelo propuesto desde una mirada generativa e incluyente. Se utilizaron cuatro instrumentos de recolección de datos: grabaciones en audio y video de los encuentros, diarios de campo de los investigadores, documentos generados por los participantes a partir de la experiencia y un cuestionario cualitativo dirigido a los docentes del grupo y los propios estudiantes para revisar sus percepciones. Finalmente, las conclusiones presentan el impacto generativo y transformativo del modelo en las relaciones de los estudiantes, creando un ambiente de tolerancia y buen trato a través de la escritura de mensajes, diálogo mediado y escucha activa y de la promoción del mutuo entendimiento y aclaración de diferencias haciendo uso de la expresión de sentimientos de manera empática, libre y honesta.
El Trabajo Social brasileño y sus formas de organización política
Authors: Ghiraldelli Reginaldo
Published: July 2024

El artículo presenta particularidades sobre el Trabajo Social en Brasil, para lo que considera su génesis, historia y las formas colectivas de organización política de la profesión. Por medio de una investigación cualitativa y bibliográfica, basada en la revisión de la literatura sobre el tema y en el acceso a la información disponible en las páginas web de las entidades organizativas, aborda el Trabajo Social brasileño considerando su historia, reconocimiento profesional y formas de organización colectiva. Se identifica que la constitución, legitimación y consolidación del Trabajo Social brasileño tiene características singulares, resultado de la formación social, cultural, política y económica de Brasil y también por la forma en que se organizó colectivamente el estamento profesional a lo largo de la trayectoria de la profesión. A partir de esta investigación, se identifican desafíos para el Trabajo Social brasileño en un contexto de avance del conservadurismo y de las políticas neoliberales. Entre los desafíos colectivos del estamento profesional en sus espacios organizativos está la lucha permanente por una formación profesional de calidad, pública, laica, presencial, democrática y la defensa de condiciones de trabajo dignas.
Marketing de lujo con las variables de pago y seguridad: influencia de las tiendas físicas y los sitios web
Authors: Bastos Diogo Ricardo Pinto , Souza Marco Aurélio Barbosa de , Cairrão Álvaro Miguel da Costa , Mannarelli Filho Téucle
Published: July 2024

El estudio analiza la compra de productos de lujo en tiendas físicas y online, cómo las variables de seguridad y medios de pago. Se utilizó una metodología cualitativa exploratoria, con cuestionarios semiestructurados, aplicados a 20 entrevistados en Portugal. Los datos se analizaron con el software Iramuteq, y los resultados indicaron que las tiendas online ofrecen comodidad y facilidad de pago en comparación con las tiendas físicas. En las compras de alto valor se prefieren las tiendas físicas debido a fiabilidad y seguridad que proporciona el contacto directo durante la compra. Los consumidores perciben una mayor flexibilidad a la hora de negociar precios y condiciones cuando compran online. No se registraron experiencias negativas ni en las tiendas físicas ni en las virtuales. La evaluación de productos, marcas y competidores tiene lugar principalmente online, pero la preferencia por productos de lujo ocurre en tiendas físicas.
Educação bilíngue de surdos e a proposta curricular para o ensino da língua portuguesa como segunda língua
Authors: Cunha Aldeci Fernandes da , Mendes Victor Rafael do Nascimento , Dias Eliane Maria
Published: July 2024

Este estudo emerge de discussões realizadas no campo da Educação de Surdos. Assim, o objetivo é de analisar a proposta do Referencial Curricular para o Ensino de Português Escrito como Segunda Língua para Estudantes Surdos, apresentada pelo Ministério da Educação e da Cultura (MEC), no ano de 2021. Para a construção das informações, foi realizado um estudo sobre os documentos oficiais do Brasil, em especial, a PNEEI (Brasil, 2008); o Decreto nº 5.626/2005, além dos cadernos (Brasil, 2021); e, ainda, recorremos aos estudos desenvolvidos por Quadros (1997); e Skliar (2016), que tratam acerca da educação de surdos. Metodologicamente, nos ancoramos nos estudos da Teoria da Subjetividade desenvolvida por González Rey (1997) e no conceito de língua(gem), discutido por Halliday (1989). As reflexões realizadas revelam que a PNEEI, embora estabeleça diretrizes para a oferta da educação bilíngue de surdos, não foi possível se efetivar nas escolas da Educação Básica. A justificativa para isso é devido a uma série de fatores, entre eles, a falta de recursos financeiros e humanos que pudesse contribuir para a garantia do direito a uma educação bilíngue. Identificamos que a proposta estudada, vai ao encontro das discussões curriculares presentes na BNCC, valorizando um ensino voltado para às competências linguísticas, desconsiderando os contextos de usos das pessoas surdas, sem propor uma articulação com a aprendizagem da Libras, tampouco com os contextos sociais, culturais e de situação vividos pelos/pelas estudantes surdos.
El periodo de buena conducta en el procedimiento concursal de renegociación tras la reforma a la Ley N° 20.720 y propuestas para un periodo de rehabilitación del deudor
Authors: Alarcón Cañuta Miguel Ángel
Published: July 2024

El trabajo analiza los efectos que, respecto del interés de alivio del deudor persona natural concursada, presenta el plan de reembolso incorporado en el artículo 267 inciso 3 de la Ley N° 20.720 por la reforma concursal, en el contexto del acuerdo de ejecución. Para ello, en la parte 1, se delimita dogmáticamente la institución del periodo de buena conducta, contrastando sus características restrictivas del interés del deudor con las de un periodo de rehabilitación, que toma en consideración el interés de alivio del deudor. En la parte 2, se describe la institución incorporada por la reforma, y se analizan los fundamentos que justifican su establecimiento. En la parte 3, se analiza críticamente la institución y sus efectos, identificándose algunos problemas que inciden negativamente en el interés de alivio del deudor; lo que permite clarificar su naturaleza jurídica de periodo de buena conducta. En la parte 4, se plantean propuestas interpretativas y de lege ferenda para la implementación de un periodo de rehabilitación del deudor, que equilibra el interés de satisfacción de los acreedores y el interés de alivio del deudor.
Using drones and artificial intelligence to assess damage in aircraft assembly joints
Authors: Krysiak Marcin , Kubik Filip
Published: July 2024

Rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in recent years has created new opportunities to address the growing challenges in the aviation industry. Machine learning and Deep Learning, particularly through Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), have advanced image recognition capabilities, enhancing inspection processes possibilities. This paper explores the integration of AI with drones to improve the precision, efficiency, and speed of inspections of airframe emphasizing the necessity of accurate equipment preparation and precise operational planning. The study demonstrates how AI algorithms can process high-resolution images and sensor data to identify and classify defects. The motivation for this paper is to address the critical need for more efficient inspection methods in aviation, driven by the industry's increasing demand for higher repair process throughput and stringent safety standards.
Lining Structure of Water Conveyance Tunnel under Earthquake Action Research on Damage Law
Authors: Gao Zhenxuan
Published: July 2024

Based on the concrete damage plasticity constitutive model (CDP model) of ABAQUS software, the dynamic response of high pressure internal water conveyance tunnel during earthquake is simulated, and the dynamic response and dynamic damage law of high internal water pressure water conveyance tunnel structure under surrounding rock grade, buried depth and seismic wave intensity are analyzed. The research shows that the surrounding rock grade is closely related to the dynamic response and damage characteristics of the lining structure of the water conveyance tunnel. The dynamic damage of the tunnel under grade Ⅲ surrounding rock is only 0.08, which is far less than 0.83 under grade Ⅳ surrounding rock. It can be considered that it will not cause great damage to grade Ⅲ surrounding rock under earthquake. The surrounding rock grade is better, which can provide more stable support and reduce the stress and vibration of the structure. If the tunnel is in the seismic zone, the buried depth can be used as one of the design control indexes in the tunnel design. The lining damage is mainly distributed at the top and upper arch waist of the tunnel. With the increase of the buried depth of the tunnel, the dynamic damage amount increases from 0.021 to 0.081, then to 0.085. the damage of the lining structure also increases. This may be because the deep buried tunnel is more constrained by the underground rock and soil layer, thereby reducing the transmission of seismic load. The change of seismic wave intensity can directly affect the damage characteristics of tunnel lining structure. The dynamic damage mainly occurs at the vault and arch waist, and the damage area expands from the vault and arch waist to the side wall and corner. The increase of seismic wave intensity will lead to dramatic changes in the stress of the structure, which will lead to more complex and serious damage.
A Review of Machine Learning Applications and Their Predictive Solutions in Agriculture
Authors: Ane Tanjea
Published: July 2024

The agricultural revolution has made an innovative wave for global production systems through digital and smart technology. Modern agriculture is being connected to smart technology to improve efficiency in production. Besides, innovative technology helps farmers to understand crop insights and assist with accurate crop information. This study’s aim is to survey machine learning applications and their predictive solutions in the agriculture industry. This study briefs out existing machine learning models and prediction result summaries in agricultural data. The article's findings reveal the estimated prediction model for forecasting output and predictive solutions in agricultural farming practices. The article employs previous articles to result in machine learning prediction model workflow and the main goal of this study is to find more innovative suggestions for farmers to follow in agricultural farming practices.
Essential Soft Skills and Classroom Managerial Efficiency of Teachers in Public Elementary Schools
Authors: Vasay Cynthia C. , Baguio Josephine B.
Published: July 2024

This study was conducted to determine the essential soft skills and managerial efficiency of teachers in public elementary schools in Division of Davao City. This study used the non-experimental quantitative research design utilizing the correlational method. The respondents were composed of 132 teachers in public elementary schools through the use of universal sampling. The data analysis was mean, pearson r and regression analysis. The findings revealed that the degree of soft skills of teachers in terms of people skills shared skills and communication skills was manifested often by the teachers. Moreover, the managerial efficiency in terms of managerial outcomes, goals and strategies is high and manifested oftentimes by the teachers. It was found out that there was a significant relationship between essential soft skills and managerial efficiency of public elementary school teachers in public schools. It showed further that the managerial efficiency of public elementary school teachers significantly influenced the essential soft skills domains. The results suggest that teachers should develop their communication skills, teamwork, leadership, time management, adaptability, problem-solving, critical thinking, work ethic, creativity and emotional intelligence in the classroom to achieve student learning growth and development.
Effect of Nitrogen in Premature Sprouting of Garlic (Allium sativum)
Authors: Islam Md. Riazul , Khan Md. Shihab Uddine , Mokarroma Nadira , Saha Apurba , Obaidullah Abu Jafor Mohammad , Nasim Fardus Ahamed
Published: July 2024

A field experiment was carried out at Regional Spices Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Magura during 2021-22 and 2022-23 to find out the effect of nitrogen in premature sprouting of garlic. The two factor experiment was designed in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCB) with three replications. The treatments comprised of three varieties of garlic (BARI Rashun-1, BARI Rashun- 3 and Advance line AS Mag-001) and four dose of nitrogen. Significant differences regarding yield and yield attributes were observed among different treatments. The highest plant height (92.00 cm in 2021-22 and 94.08 in 2022-23), individual bulb weight (30.33 g in 2021-22 and 31.58 g in 2022-23) and yield per hectare (13.30 t/ha in 2021-22 and 13.48 in 2022-23) were obtained from the treatment T4V3 (AS Mag-001 line with nitrogen@ 235kg/ha). The lowest plant height (69.67 cm), number of leaves per plant (7.67), individual bulb weight (23.67 g) and yield per hectare (8.31 t/ha) from the treatment T2V1 (BARI Rashun-3 with nitrogen @ 185kg/ha). The highest number of sprouted plant (43) with maximum incidence (22.88%) were observed in T4V3 (AS Mag-001 line with nitrogen @ 235kg/ha)) where the lowest number of sprouted plant (7) and with minimum incidence (4.55%) were observed in T1V2 (BARI Rashun-3 with nitrogen @ 160kg/ha).
Development of Yield Forecast Model in Bread Wheat Using Regression Analysis
Authors: Karuna  , Solanki Y. P. S. , Singh Vikram , Rai Navreet Kaur , Gangadhar Nikhil
Published: July 2024

Background: Studies highlighted the possibilities of simultaneous crop failures in the world’s “breadbaskets” (wheat) due to heat and 40% of the variability in inter-annual wheat production is already related to temperature extremes. The global yield numbers hide the degree of variability of wheat production, yet several environmental conditions pose a threat to wheat production.
Objective: The main objective of the study was to develop a regression model that fitted the dependent variable sufficiently well to account for the total variability.
Method: For this, sixty advance lines along with four standard checks were evaluated for fifteen yield-associated traits and eight quality traits during Rabi 2020-21 at the research area of Wheat and Barley section, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. Multiple regression analysis revealed that 98.5% of the variability is explained by the studied morphological and quality traits.
Result: The stepwise regression analysis retained a total of seven traits (six morphological and one quality) viz. biological yield per plot, harvest index, grain weight per spike, flag leaf length, main spike weight, number of spikelets per spike and grain appearance score; explaining 97.8 % of the total variability.
Conclusion: The seventh model among all, indicated good yield predicting performance without modifying the traits.
The Most Cited Articles in Resinous Infiltrates: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Guimarães Ana Flávia César , Rocha Júlia de Oliveira , Torres Adriana da Silva , Martins Olga Beatriz Lopez , Torres Moisés de Matos , Araújo Cíntia Tereza Pimenta de
Published: July 2024

Aims: To identify trends and growth in knowledge related to Resin Infiltrants, through a bibliometric review.
Study Design:  Bibliometric review.
Methodology: A search was carried out in the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science database, using the terms (infiltrative resin OR resin infiltration) AND (white spot lesions OR white spots OR WSL OR Enamel demineralization OR orthodon* OR defect* OR hypoplas* OR discolor * OR dental fluorosis OR tooth demineralization OR calcification, tooth OR tooth discoloration OR dental enamel). Paired selection of manuscripts was carried out. The initial search identified 599 articles. After comparing titles and abstracts, the 50 most cited manuscripts involving Resinous Infiltrants were listed in order of classification.
Results: The most cited article in the top 50 was Frencken et al. in [1]. The earliest manuscript of this bibliometric analysis was published in 2001 by Robinson et al. in Caries Research and was cited 72 times, while two articles were the most recent, published in 2019 by Urquhart et al. in the Journal of Dental Research, it was cited 112 times and by Coelho Ased et al. in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, cited 35 times. The citation distribution line shows high peaks in 2010 and 2012. The institutions that stood out the most were Charité Universitat Medizin Berlin, followed by Universitat zu Kiel. The main country was Germany. Among the main journals are the Journal of Dentistry and the publisher Elsevier. In total, 274 keywords were used. The period of 2010 was the period with the greatest concentration of publications and the most productive.
Conclusion: The bibliometric review carried out in this study revealed the growing interest and research around the use of Resinous Infiltrants as an effective and minimally invasive alternative to address white spot lesions and tooth decay.
Exploring the Pharmacognostic Characteristics, Antioxidant Potential, and Anticholinesterase Activity of Piliostigma thonningii (Schum.) Milne-Redh.: Implications for Neuroprotection and Cognitive Health
Authors: K.B. Esievo, , S.A. Fidelis, , I.B. Gegele, , E. Owen-Obaseki, , J.A Ibrahim,
Published: July 2024

Aim: The aim of this research is to investigate the pharmacognostic characteristics, antioxidant potential, and anticholinesterase activity of Piliostigma thonningii (Schum.) Milne-Redh. This study seeks to evaluate its potential applications for neuroprotection and cognitive health enhancement.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in Nigeria by the Department of Medicinal Plant Research and Traditional Medicine, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu – Abuja, Nigeria between January 2024 and March 2024.
Methodology: Physicochemical studies, including total Ash value and moisture content, were assessed using the powdered leaf sample. Leaf microscopy was conducted to examine the epidermal layer of the leaves. Anti-oxidant assays (Total phenol, total flavonoid and 2,2- diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl [DPPH] free radical scavenging activity), as well as acetylcholinesterase (AchE) inhibition assay was carried out on the methanolic leaf extract of the plant.
Results: The powdered leaves of P. thonningii contained a total ash of 5.00% ± 0.00 and 7.74% ± 0.01 moisture. The alcohol- and water-soluble extractive values were 8.51% ± 0.24 and 9.77% ± 0.31, respectively. Leaf microscopic analysis showed the presence of polygonal cell walls, unicellular multiseriate trichomes, trichome base, xylem vessels, rosette-type calcium oxalate crystals, parenchyma, and collenchyma cells. The methanolic leaf extract exhibited antioxidant capacity, inhibiting DPPH in a dose-dependent manner, with total phenolics and flavonoids of 53.74(GAE) ± 1.59 and 42.51mg QE/g ± 0.38, respectively. The methanolic extract of P. thonningii in this study showed an AchE inhibition of between 5.89 % at 10 mg/ml to 16.56 % at 20 mg/ml
Conclusion: The study reveals significant pharmacognostic characteristics, robust antioxidant potential, and notable anticholinesterase activity of P. thonniingii, suggesting its promising role in neuroprotection. These findings highlight its potential application in enhancing cognitive health and preventing neurodegenerative diseases.