bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Elaboração de um Guia Educativo para Idosos da Comunidade sobre Infecção Urinária
Authors: Pinha Tamiris Alves de Oliveira , Seima Márcia Daniele , Mottin Juliana Veiga
Published: August 2024

O estudo possui como objetivos: construir um guia educativo para os idosos da comunidade sobre infecção do trato urinária, identificar o conhecimento dos enfermeiros e médicos atuantes em uma Unidade de Saúde, levantar o conhecimento e as dúvidas dos idosos usuários de uma Unidade de Saúde sobre infecção urinária e compilar as informações coletadas dos enfermeiros, médicos e idosos para construção do guia educativo. Foi elaborado em formato folder onde foram elencadas algumas informações: o que é infecção urinária, tipos, sintomas e um alerta para os idosos em relação alguns sintomas, e medidas de prevenção e alimentos que pioram os sintomas da infecção urinária. Com o propósito de beneficiar e conscientizar os idosos quanto a prevenção e promoção à saúde bem como na atenção aos sinais de risco da infecção trato urinário. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa descritiva. Foram participantes do estudo enfermeiros, médicos e idosos acima 60 anos ambos os sexos de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde da região metropolitana de Curitiba. A coleta de informações foi realizada em agosto e setembro de 2020. Nos dados coletados entre os profissionais de saúde observou-se que a infecção trato urinário é comum e predomina em mulheres sexualmente ativas e com a higiene precária. Os idosos associam a infecção urinária com a falta de cuidados com a higiene e com alguns alimentos. Torna-se imprescindível a orientação aos profissionais de saúde, familiares e os próprios idosos quanto aos sinais e sintomas típicos e os métodos de prevenção.
Examining Global Price Differences for Pharmaceuticals: A Focus on the United States and Other Regions
Authors:   USA, Haider Nazim N
Published: August 2024

This paper delves into the intricate landscape of global pharmaceutical pricing, examining the diverse factors contributing to price differences across regions, with a specific focus on the United States.
Predictive Analytics for Preventive Medicine: Analyzing how Predictive Analytics is Utilized for Forecasting Patient Health Trends and Preventive Disease
Authors:   USA, Yadav Vivek
Published: August 2024

The abstract is about the possible use of predictive analytics for the prevention of the disease, thereby fortifying patient health trends and preparing for disease.
AI-assisted teaching as a method for enhancing ballet instruction for people with disabilities and older adults.
Authors: Sivakumar Priyanka
Published: August 2024

In ballet, students have historically relied on teachers providing them with feedback after executing a combination – a method of teaching that has changed little over the years. Students, especially those with disabilities and older adults, may not receive as much attention or feedback as other students, or may not have the opportunity to practice ballet at all. We argue that this opportunity gap, along with other creative challenges in teaching, may be addressed with artificial intelligence (AI). This paper synthesizes research on the potential for AI to be integrated into ballet teaching, highlighting how it may benefit dancers with different skill levels and access needs, such as people with disabilities and older adults. We discuss how AI may be beneficial in providing personalized feedback, creating choreography, preventing injuries, helping students learn choreography, improving remote ballet classes, and helping teachers generate combinations for class. Importantly, however, AI should not fully replace dance teachers, and engineers should ensure that the AI is trained to support a diverse group of dancers.
Expert Opinion: Potential Barriers of PPG Sensor Booth for Combatting U.S. Rural Healthcare Gap
Authors: Hemadri Hrishikesh
Published: August 2024

Rural areas lack sufficient access to healthcare. Previous studies have shown that this issue, known as the rural healthcare gap, is a result of the following factors: physician shortages in rural areas, traditional healthcare facilities being far away from rural communities, and a lack of patient affordability of health screenings. This qualitative survey study aimed to explore the barriers to a solution to the rural healthcare gap combining two existing technologies: PPG sensors and telehealth booths. Twelve professionals from rural health, telehealth, and PPG sensor backgrounds were recruited to answer a questionnaire inquiring about the different social, economic, and political barriers that potentially exist to this solution. Analysis identified 8 major barriers: 1) Fear of Confidentiality Breach, 2) Wariness of technology, 3) Implementation cost, 4) Maintenance Cost, 5) Funding, 6) Insurance Access, 7) Partisanship, and 8) Pressure from Healthcare Organizations. Rural health, telehealth, and PPG sensor professionals were more likely to state the wariness of technology, implementation cost, maintenance cost, funding, and healthcare organization pressure as the major barriers to the implementation of the PPG sensor booth. Understanding these barriers will not only inform future direction to mitigate hurdles to the PPG Sensor booth, but also other novel technologies that are applied in the rural setting as well.
Pengaruh Kompetensi, Motivasi dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Guru Yayasan Perguruan Islam Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga
Authors: Winata Evin , Seri Herman , Choiriyah Choiriya
Published: August 2024

This research's background was the declining performance of teachers at the Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga Islamic College Foundation from 2019 to 2022. The aims of this research were (1) to see the effect of competence, motivation, and work environment on the teacher's performance of the Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga Islamic College Foundation (2) to see the effect of competence on the teacher's performance of the Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga Islamic College Foundation (3) to see the effect of motivation on the teacher's performance of the Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga Islamic College Foundation (4) to see the effect of the work environment on the teacher's performance of the Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga Islamic College Foundation. This research was a causality associative research using a quantitative approach.  The population used in this research were MTs, MA, SMPIT, and SMAIT Raudhatul Ulum teachers who had the status of Foundation Permanent Teachers (GTY) at the Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga Islamic College Foundation, totaling 122 people.  The 94 sample was taken using the Slovin formula in the degree of error; the maximum error rate was 5% (0.05). The analytical model used was multiple linear regression analysis with a confidence level of 95% and a significance level of 5% (0.05).  The results of this research indicate that (1) simultaneously, there was an effect of competence, motivation, and work environment on the teacher's performance of the Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga Islamic College Foundation, (2) there was an effect of work competence on the teacher's performance of Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga Islamic College Foundation (3) partially there was not the effect of motivation on the teachers' performance of the Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga Islamic College Foundation (4) partially there was not the effect of the work environment on the teachers performance of the Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga Islamic College Foundation
Kualitas Bangunan, Fasilitas, dan Lokasi Perumahan sebagai Faktor Penentu Tingkat Kepuasan Penghuni
Authors: Armanto Rully , Rasyid Abdullah , Gunarto Muji
Published: August 2024

This study aims to explore the role of building quality, facilities, and housing location in determining the level of occupant satisfaction. Using quantitative methods with SEM-Smart PLS analysis techniques, this study analyzes primary and secondary data collected from residents of several housing complexes. The analysis results indicate that housing location significantly affects occupant satisfaction, while building quality and facilities do not show a statistically significant effect. These findings underline the importance of selecting a strategic location in housing development to improve occupant satisfaction. This study suggests that developers pay more attention to the location aspect in housing planning and development to achieve optimal levels of occupant satisfaction. Thus, the results of this study can be a reference for stakeholders in developing policies and strategies to improve housing quality
TELEODONTOLOGIA Y SU IMPLEMENTACIÓN EN LA GESTIÓN DE CLÍNICAS DENTALES: UNA REVISIÓN DE LA LITERATURA
Authors: Criollo Chalco Miriam Marlene , Espinoza Siranaula Evelin Liliana , León Abad Mireya Catalina , Nivelo Tenesaca Dayana Estefania , Bravo Calderón Manuel Estuardo
Published: August 2024

La teleodontología, un subconjunto de la telesalud, está emergiendo rápidamente y ya tiene un impacto significativo en la industria del cuidado de la salud. Utiliza tecnologías electrónicas de información, imagen y comunicación para proporcionar y apoyar la prestación, diagnóstico, consulta y educación sobre la atención dental. Gracias al avance de las capacidades tecnológicas, tiene el potencial de transformar fundamentalmente la práctica y el formato de atención dental, promoviendo la participación del paciente, la adherencia al tratamiento y el vínculo profesional-paciente. A pesar de sus ventajas, no debe considerarse un sustituto de la atención presencial y su implementación aún enfrenta barreras tecnológicas y de accesibilidad. El presente trabajo analiza la implementación de la teleodontología en la gestión de clínicas dentales, las posibles barreras y limitaciones, y destaca sus beneficios en comparación con la atención tradicional. Con un enfoque en mejorar la infraestructura tecnológica y la aceptación por parte de pacientes y profesionales, la teleodontología está bien posicionada para hacer la odontología más accesible y eficiente, mejorando los resultados en salud bucal a nivel global.
A Mobile Robot Design for Home Security Systems
Authors: Pham Thanh-Nam , Mai Duc-Tho
Published: August 2024

Home Security Systems (HSSs) have received much attention and have been widely adopted for practical deployment. However, detection and warning accuracy still need to be improved, along with the range of the realm, making it challenging to satisfy the user demands. This study proposes a security monitoring system based on mobile robots and the Internet of Things (IoT), allowing users to monitor and control devices remotely. The mobile robot integrated sensor systems and surveillance cameras are utilized for unauthorized early intrusion detection and to give users instant warnings. The data collected by the robot were stored on the Firebase Cloud server, and a mobile application and a Telegram interface were integrated to manage and control the system. In addition, adaptive motion control was adopted to correct errors in the robot’s trajectory. The implementation results proved that this system operated effectively with a minimal response delay of 0.87–1.67 s and a high detection accuracy (96.25%) in two experimental cases, which makes it suitable for real-time applications.
A Techno-Economic Feasibility Study of Electricity and Hydrogen Production in Hybrid Solar-Wind Energy Park. The Case Study of Tunisian Sahel
Authors: Farhani Slah , Barhoumi El Manaa , Grissa Haytham , Ouda Mohamed , Bacha Faouzi
Published: August 2024

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential for integrating renewable energy sources to meet the growing electricity and hydrogen demand in the Tunisian Sahel region, focusing particularly on solar and wind energies. The feasibility of installing a hybrid solar-wind energy system capable of producing both electricity and hydrogen is evaluated. With the help of the available solar and wind resources combined, the system not only generates electric power, but also produces hydrogen gas through electrolyzation, hence offering a multipurpose solution in terms of storage and supply. This flexibility is crucial due to the variability of renewable resources, which change daily and seasonally. The paper outlines the optimization process for designing the hybrid system deploying HOMER Pro software, according to local climatic conditions and demand profiles. The economic analysis reveals that the system can produce an average of 101.8 kg of hydrogen daily with a total photovoltaic capacity of 3,000 kWp, resulting in a project net cost estimation of approximately 5,494,912 euros. This analysis provides valuable insights for stakeholders considering similar projects, including the costs associated with photovoltaic systems, electrolyzers, and hydrogen storage solutions.
Mapping Graduate Skills to Market Demands: A Holistic Examination of Curriculum Development and Employment Trends
Authors: Yahya Abdulsamad Ebrahim , Yafooz Wael M. S. , Gharbi Atef
Published: August 2024

The number of unemployed computer science graduates has increased significantly over the last few years. The primary reason for this problem is the skill gap between the graduates and what is required on the job market. The current study aims to address the challenge of aligning the skills of computer science graduates with the evolving demands of the job market. To achieve this objective, the current research leverages Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) techniques to predict the skills required by employers and those possessed by graduates. The dataset used in this study has been carefully curated and annotated by experts in the field. It entails 18 features that capture various aspects of a graduate’s skillset, such as programming languages, technical expertise, and soft skills. Additionally, the dataset includes information on the most common job positions in the computer science industry (i.e. a total of 8 roles). A sample size of 3,831 computer science graduates was sourced from alumina surveys and reputable hiring agencies. The dataset provides a comprehensive view of the skills landscape in the computer science domain. Several ML classifiers, ensemble methods, and DL approaches were utilized in a series of experiments. The correlations and important skills and jobs in the market were given focus. The experimental results indicate that support vector machines and neural networks achieved high accuracies of 82% and 88%, respectively. By analyzing the results, this study seeks to uncover patterns and trends that can guide the development of educational programs and curricula, ensuring they are aligned with the evolving needs of the industry.
Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination of Groundwater in Rural Areas of Duhok City, Iraq
Authors: Salim Sarmad , Mohammed Rangeen Shihab , Kareem Idrees Majeed
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the quality of groundwater sources in the rural areas of Duhok City, Iraq, with a particular focus on heavy metal contamination, chemical composition, and properties of water. Water samples from 14 wells, serving as the main water source for the surrounding areas, were collected and analyzed. Water quality parameters including calcium (Ca²⁺), magnesium (Mg²⁺), chloride (Cl⁻), potassium (K⁺), and sulfate (SO₄²⁻) values ranged from 24 to 105.6 mg/L, 6.832 to 50.752 mg/L, 18 to 34 mg/L, 1 to 7 mg/L, and 3.4 to 38 mg/L respectively. Common heavy metals like manganese (Mn), lead (Pb), copper (Cu), and cobalt (Co) exhibited varying concentrations. Most parameters meet the WHO standards, except for the elevated potassium in one sample, requiring attention. Additionally, 50% of the sampled wells showed elevated cadmium (Cd) levels. Possible sources of contamination include industrial activities, agricultural runoff, and geological factors, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions to ensure access to clean and safe water.
Design and Simulation of a Fuel Cell-based Hybrid Underwater Vehicle Propulsion System in Matlab/Simulink
Authors: Nguyen Huy Chien , Hiep Nguyen Ha
Published: August 2024

Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) have many applications in underwater missions. A recurring issue is managing the power source of the vehicle, especially air-independent propulsion sources, such as batteries, accumulators, and fuel cells, to increase diving depth, underwater endurance, and range. The current article proposes the use of both fuel cells and batteries simultaneously. The subject of the study is Pluto Plus ROVs, which are mine sweeping and counter-terrorism underwater vehicles. The considered system is simulated in Matlab/Simulink. The result was a block diagram that simulates a hybrid propulsion system for submersibles in general and serves as the basis for improving the propulsion system for Pluto Plus ROVs.
Numerical Simulation of Gradually Varying Permanent Flows in a Prismatic Open Channel for Four Geometric Shapes
Authors: Benabid Abderrahmane , Badis Mazouz , Ali Fourar , Tarek Mansouri , Saadi Mohammed
Published: August 2024

Standing flows in natural channels often cause phenomena that can be very serious, such as flooding, deformation of channel geometry, and destruction of infrastructure (dams, bridges, and culverts). This study focuses on the computation of gradually varying permanent flows (backwater curves) by two methods: direct integration (Chow) and successive approximation (depth variation). To solve the system of equations governing the problem of gradually varying one-dimensional stationary flows at a free surface, a large amount of data should be taken into account, namely, the flow rate, the water head, the mean flow velocity, the rugosity, and the slope. These parameters are very important, as they cause nonlinear behavior, making the problem and its mathematical solution complex. Digitizing these parameters can help to determine and visualize the longitudinal profile of the water line for known flow rates. This study aimed to: (1) determine the influence of rugosity on gradually varying steady flows and the overclassification of eddy curves in a prismatic channel, (2) study the effect of geometric shape on these flows, and (3) investigate and compare the effects of the calculation methods. The results reveal the great influence of rugosity on gradually varying permanent flows for four selected geometric shapes of the channel, as it has a direct influence on the normal depth and the critical slope. Each time the resistance of the bottom to the flow increases, these results increase. The influence of the geometric shape on these flows is less significant. The comparative study showed a difference between the results obtained.
Removal of Diethylene Glycol from Wastewater by Photo Aeration
Authors: Alsayer Ibrahim A.
Published: August 2024

Photo air oxidation combines the use of ultraviolet (UV) light and air as an oxidant to degrade diethylene glycol (DEG) in wastewater. DEG is well known for its high chemical oxygen demand and has raised some serious environmental issues, since the conventional biological treatment package in plants may not be able to treat the waste in an effective manner. UV light generates highly reactive species, such as hydroxyl radicals (•OH), which can react with DEG and break it down into smaller, less harmful compounds. Air, specifically oxygen (O2), can act as an additional oxidant in the process, assisting in the degradation of DEG. The UV light source, such as low-pressure mercury lamps that emit at around 254 nm, is still needed to initiate the generation of hydroxyl radicals. The presence of oxygen in wastewater allows the hydroxyl radicals to react with DEG more effectively, improving the oxidation process. In the present research work, the effect of airflow rate, UV light intensities, oxygen partial pressure, and initial DEG concentration on photo-oxidation of DEG in wastewater was examined. We have also performed a kinetic study, from which the reaction order and the rate constant were determined.
RETRACTED: High-force Mechanical Dynamic Investigation of Natural Fiber Composite Sandwich Panels for Aerospace Design
Authors: Alqahtani Bader
Published: August 2024

This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-in-Chief due to extended similarites with a previously published article.
The previously published article is:
Alec Redmann, Maria Camila Montoya-Ospina, Ryley Karl, Natalie Rudolph, Tim A. Osswald, "High-force dynamic mechanical analysis of composite sandwich panels for aerospace structures," Composites Part C: Open Access, Vol. 5, Art. No. 100136, July 2021
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A Study on the Employment Support Service System for Visually Impaired College Students in China
Authors: Bo Zhou , Hock Kway Eng
Published: August 2024

At present, the problem of difficult employment for disabled college students in China is  becoming more and more prominent, and the construction of an employment support service  system for colleges and universities is one of the most important means of alleviating the  employment pressure on disabled college students and promoting the healthy development of  society. Based on the perspectives of visually impaired college students and colleges and  universities, this study adopts qualitative research methods such as interview method and  observation method, selects 10 visually impaired students from a college in China as the  research object, and statistically analyses the raw data of the interviews with NVivo data  analysis tools, and builds a college employment support service system with the core of  education and training and support, employment guidance and consulting, social resources  integration and enhancing social and enterprise inclusiveness. The service system is of great  practical significance for promoting high-quality employment and better integration of  visually impaired students into society, as well as creating a harmonious and inclusive  employment support environment.
БОЛАШАҚ ГЕОГРАФИЯ ПӘНІ МҰҒАЛІМДЕРІНІҢ КАРТОГРАФИЯЛЫҚ САУАТТЫЛЫҒЫН ҚАЛЫПТАСТЫРУ
Authors: Бейкитова  , Каймулдинова
Published: August 2024

Мақалада болашақ география пәні мұғалімдерінің картографиялық сауаттылығын қалыптастыру мәселелері талданған. Табиғат пен қоғам арасындағы орын алыпжатқан құбылыстар мен үдерістер туралы мәлімет беретін ақпарат көзі бұл карта болып табылады. Географиялық зерттеулер карталарға негізделіп жасалады. Кез келген зерттеу картамен басталып, картамен аяқталуы керек. Сондықтан география пәні мұғалімдерінің әрбіріс-әрекеті географиялық картамен өте тығыз байланысты болып келеді. Педагогикалық жоғары оқу орындарындағыбілім беру бағдарламаларының оқу нәтижелерінде болашақ география пәні мұғалімдерінің географиялық картаны дұрыс пайдаланып, талдай білу дағдыларын қалыптастыруға ерекше назар аударылады. Картографиялық сауаттылық мұғалімнің кәсіби құзыреттілігініңаса м аңызды құрамдас бөлігі саналады. Зерттеудің мақсаты - болашақ география пәні мұғалімдерінің картографиялық сауаттылығын қалыптастырудың тиімді әдістерінанықтау. Отандық және шетелдік ғалымдардың еңбектерін талдаудың негізінде «картографиялық сауаттылық», «картаны түсіну», «картаны оқу», «картаны білу» ұғымдарының мағынасы мен мәні ашылады. Картамен жұмыс жасау дағдыларын анықтау мақсатында жүргізілген педагогикалық бағытта білім алатын студенттерінің тест тапсырмаларының нәтижесі талданған. Картографиялық сауаттылық құрылымындағы картаның түрлері, географиялық картаның мазмұны, картамен жұмыс жасау, картометриялық жұмыстар, картаның масштабы, картадан ақпаратты алу, номенклатураға байланысты тапсырмалар, кескін картамен жұмыс жасау дағдылары талданып көрсетіледі. Картографиялық сауаттылықтың құрамдас бөлігі ретінде картографиялық білім беру ресурстары, географиялық нысандар мен құбылыстардың сандық және сапалық сипаттамалары айқындалады. Болашақ география пәні мұғалімдерінің картографиялық сауаттылығын қалыптастырудың мүмкіндіктері анықталды: картаны негізгі зерттеу нысаны ретінде қарастыру, географиялық картаны дұрыс пайдаланып, талдай білу, картаны ғылыми-зерттеу құралы ретінде қолдану. Зерттеу жұмысында педагогикалық және ғылыми әдістерді пайдалана отырып, картографиялық сауаттылықты қалыптастыру бағытындағы дереккөздерге шолу жасалып, тест тапсырмаларына, зерттеу нәтижелеріне талдаулар мен тұжырымдар жасалады.
THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CLASSROOM WHILE TEACHING ENGLISH: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS
Authors: Sarzhanova  , Balgabayeva  , Serikbayeva
Published: August 2024

This article discusses the use of digital technologies in English language classes for 9th and 10th-grade learners in Astana, Kazakhstan. The primary objective of the study was to assess both the advantageous and disadvantageous impacts of incorporating digital tools into language education, with a particular focus on bolstering reading and listening proficiencies. In assessing the integration of digital technologies, the study addressed not only the instructional implications but also the psychological aspects involved. Students received activities requiring online blog reading to improve their reading abilities, while they got involved with news reports to enhance their listening skills afterwards established summaries of the material. The study emphasizes the essential significance of developing instructional techniques which utilize the possibilities of digital technology to improve communicative competence. It also highlights the value of adjusting these approaches to meet various approaches to learning and preferences, while keeping potential learning obstacles and motivational aspects in mind. By establishing a balance between technology integration and pedagogical efficacy, teachers can successfully employ digital technologies to improve the language learning experience for students in Astana and beyond.Furthermore, the study acknowledges that teachers can maximize the benefits of digital tools and create dynamic learning environments that encourage language acquisition and proficiency by keeping relevant on advancements in educational technology and pedagogical best practices.
ANALYSIS AND SELECTION OF MATERIALS OF KAZAKH CHILDREN'S FOLKLORE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL CONTENT
Authors: Zhetpisbayeva  , Shunkeyeva  , Abisheva
Published: August 2024

This article presents the process of analysis and selection of materials from Kazakh children's folklore for the development of digital animated content aimed at developing the speech of young children. The purpose of the article is to demonstrate the systematic approach undertaken in the analysis and selection of materials from Kazakh children's folklore for the development of educational digital animated content. Employing a detailed methodology, using the example of two works of Kazakh children's folklore, the authors demonstrated the logic of this process: works of Kazakh children's folklore were subjected to careful analysis for their educational potential, attractiveness, and relevance to the target audience of toddlers. The authors used a variety of analytical research methods, including the study of literature, comprehension of empirical material, its processing, and a thorough analysis of works of Kazakh children's folklore. As a result, considering the age characteristics of target audience (1-3 years), 15 works, which have educational potential and contribute to the formation of the speech of toddlers, as well as their upbringing in the spirit of folk traditions and values, including tongue-twisters, counting rhymes, verses were selected. This selection process highlights the importance of cultural and linguistic considerations in creating educational content for the toddlers.
Eimear McBride’s mouthpieces and the uses of a Beckettian dramatic structure for meaning
Authors: Fernandes Alinne Balduino Pires , Mendonça Maria Eduarda Dutra
Published: August 2024

This article investigates Eimear McBride’s collected mini-plays published as Mouthpieces in their written form. Although we do not examine the performance of the plays, radio production of the plays by RTÉ’s Drama On One with actors Eimear McBride and Aoife Duffin sheds light on this discussion. The aim of this study is to delve into how the pieces stand compared to Samuel Beckett’s legacy in terms of genre and dramatic structure for the construction of their meaning. Furthermore, the presence of elements from other dramatic traditions are highlighted as well, with a quick view over how they influence the texts’ structure. The research also inspects how the hybridity of genres of the pieces, described by McBride as two performances and one prose/performance, influence the topics and meanings of the text, and vice-versa, how the content of the work forms and informs its structure for the creation of meaning. Moreover, there is a brief analysis on how the pieces stand apart and together as three pieces of a single work, offering insight on McBride’s newest publication.
A expressão poética da razão e da loucura em Hamlet e Ofélia
Authors: Araújo Rosanne Bezerra de , Xavier Wiebke Röben de Alencar
Published: August 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo estudar A tragédia de Hamlet, príncipe da Dinamarca, observando como as temáticas razão e loucura são relevantes na estruturação da peça, no desenvolvimento da tragédia e na formação e singularidade dos personagens Hamlet e Ofélia. Nosso estudo tem como foco não somente o príncipe, mas também a figura feminina e sua representação em obras de arte posteriores a Shakespeare. Nosso interesse analítico parte do imaginário em torno da morte dessa moça que enlouquece por amor e provavelmente se suicida por não ter sido correspondida pelo angustiado príncipe. O elo entre razão, loucura e morte permanece como questão central deste artigo, cujo referencial teórico-metodológico é baseado no estudo de Northrop Frye e de Gaston Bachelard. Além de ressaltar o excesso de razão e individualismo em Hamlet, características do herói moderno, nosso objetivo é expandir a imagem delicada e frágil da jovem ninfa para as suas representações, ou seja, interpretações nas artes dos séculos posteriores. Para isso, trouxemos o pensamento de Bachelard sobre a imagem da água na morte de Ofélia, além da ressemantização da imagem da moça na pintura, no cinema e na poesia. No nosso artigo, mostramos o par dualista entre razão e loucura na peça, a valorização poética da imagem melancólica e perturbada da personagem Ofélia, bem como o seu protagonismo no decorrer dos séculos.
Manifestações do gótico em "A sombra da morte" de Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Authors: Augusti Valéria , Santos Tassiane
Published: August 2024

O gênero romance de sensação – sensation novel – emergiu na década de 1860, na Inglaterra, com a publicação de três romances: The Woman in White, de Wilkie Collins, publicado entre 1859 e 1860; East Lynne, de Ellen Wood, publicado entre 1861 e 1861 e Lady Audley’s Secret, de Mary Elizabeth Braddon, publicado entre 1860 e 1862.  Braddon ficou conhecida como uma das principais autoras de sensation novels, gênero que incorporou às narrativas ficcionais vitorianas temas até então incomuns, tais como assassinatos e relações de bigamia. Neste artigo analisaremos um conto de Mary Elizabeth Braddon que tem como característica marcante o terror, resultado de um período histórico em que o gótico, o mórbido e o culto às sensações retornam à cena cultural no século XIX. A ideia do terrível, uma das principais fontes para o sublime conforme o filósofo Edmund Burke, está presente no conto “A sombra da morte” conforme se pretende demonstrar.
Shapes of hatred and violence in Shakespeare
Authors: Carvalho Tiago Cabral Vieira de
Published: August 2024

I use five Shakespearean plays to discuss how the meaning of the shapes of hatred and violence depend on individual character traits. In this sense, hatred and violence can either make comic characters meet some sort of reconciliation or self-destruction in the case of tragic characters. In The Comedy of Errors, the Dromio brothers, who are subject to violence from their master’s part, are the ones who can find redemption nonetheless. In The Merchant of Venice, the structural hatred between Shylock and Antonio seems to configure a form of meaning to them. In King Henry V, the enablement of violence during war time seems to suggest that the capacity for violence is inherent to every human being. This suggestion is carried over through Titus Andronicus, in which Shakespeare explores the traumatic effects of violence within a mythical realm. Finally, in Macbeth, we see how the protagonist, who is accustomed to the violence of war, can have his own nature changed when he is forced to unwillingly commit a murder outside the context of war.
Uncovering the role of RPL8 in glutathione synthesis-dependent ferroptosis control in hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Luo Jing , Zhang Hao , Jiang Dong , Li Yiran , Ye Tao
Published: August 2024

Introduction

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is profoundly affected by ferroptosis, a regulated form of cell death associated with iron metabolism and oxidative stress, which is regulated by glutathione (GSH) levels. Influence. This study explored the role of ferroptosis-related genes (FRG) in HCC and evaluated the impact of RPL8 on HCC progression and ferroptosis mechanisms.

Material and methods

Through comprehensive TCGA-LIHC data analysis, we identified significant FRGs affecting HCC prognosis. The expression and functional significance of RPL8 in HCC were further evaluated using cell line models and tumor xenograft experiments, focusing on its effects on cell proliferation, invasion, migration, apoptosis, and regulation of ferroptosis.

Results

Elevated RPL8 expression was observed in HCC tissues and cell lines. Functional experimental results showed that RPL8 regulation significantly affects cell proliferation, invasion, migration, and apoptosis. RPL8 silencing significantly inhibited tumor growth in tumor xenograft experiments. Furthermore, RPL8 knockdown resulted in increased 4-HNE levels, indicating increased lipid peroxidation and triggering ferroptosis, which was partially alleviated by inhibitors such as Nec-1, Z-VAD-FMK, and Fer-1. RPL8 was also found to significantly alter the production of glycine, glutamate, and cysteine, upregulate glutathione synthase (GSS) protein levels, and enhance the GSH synthesis pathway.

Conclusions

RPL8 plays a key role in regulating HCC ferroptosis and tumor progression, affecting cellular defense by regulating GSH synthesis. These insights highlight RPL8 as a promising target for therapeutic intervention in HCC.
O ESPORTE COMO TRATAMENTO COMPLEMENTAR DO CÂNCER DE MAMA
Authors: Sousa Breno da SIlva , Sousa Adam Bruno Prado de , Teixeira Elke Selva Albuquerque , Paulino Laís Raiane Feitosa Melo
Published: August 2024

O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar como a prática de esporte auxilia no tratamento complementar do câncer de mama. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa de cunho exploratória. Para apoiar esse objetivo, utilizou-se um levantamento bibliográfico da literatura. Para tanto, as bases de dados Portal de Periódicos Capes, Web of Science e Pubmed foram consultadas por meio de uma estratégia de busca, com ênfase no período de 6 anos (2018-2023) sobre o tema exposto por meio de uma análise temática e pesquisa para a coleta dos estudos científicos. Ao todo, foram selecionados e incluídos um total de 12 estudos. Observou-se que há uma possibilidade da prática esportiva concomitantemente ao tratamento convencional medicamentoso, uma vez que a prática oferta benefícios diminui os efeitos colaterais do tratamento e, consequentemente, melhora a qualidade de vida das pacientes nos aspectos físicos, fisiológicos e sociais.
FÚTBOL PRACTICADO POR MUJERES EN URUGUAY
Authors: Pereyra Bruno Mora , Cabrera Gabriela Scabino
Published: August 2024

A través del incremento paulatino en la participación de las mujeres dentro del fútbol uruguayo, se configura una disputa por la obtención de un espacio propio que las represente, iniciándose un proceso de reclamos por condiciones dignas y derechos como trabajadoras-futbolistas, que tuvo como hecho relevante la iniciativa de una de las instituciones deportivas más reconocidas del país, el Club Nacional de Football, como la encargada de la creación de un plan de profesionalización del fútbol practicado por mujeres. Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo general conocer las distintas perspectivas políticas de quienes participan del fútbol practicado por mujeres y que sustentan el discurso de la profesionalización, para analizar qué tipo de lógicas se pretenden reproducir con este proceso. Para ello, se relevaron durante el periodo comprendido entre 2018 e 2024, mediante la observación a medios de comunicación, entrevistas a las futbolistas, a la Organización de Futbolistas Uruguayas y la Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol, con un marco teórico que buscó entrecruzar los estudios sociales y culturales sobre deporte con la perspectiva de género.
La numérisation de la formation et de l'éducation
Authors:   , Alvarez Lionel
Published: August 2024

La numérisation de l’éducation et de la formation soulève d’innombrables enjeux, appelant des disciplines scientifiques variées et une approche critique. Le champ des sciences de l’éducation semble un espace académique fructueux pour opérer la mise en lumière des enjeux sociotechniques associés à la numérisation, par son habitude à emprunter des savoirs aux disciplines voisines dans l’exercice scientifique. Ainsi, si l’interrogation du « numérique » a d’ores et déjà fait l’objet d’analyses nombreuses et variées, cette thèse d’habilitation offre un temps d’arrêt pour synthétiser les réflexions et penser cet objet d’étude pour l’éducation et la formation. Après avoir posé des définitions, justifié l’interdisciplinarité et l’approche critique, présenté des contributions scientifiques montrant l’épaisseur des enjeux, cette thèse conclut sur un programme de recherche identifié comme nécessaire. La priorité semble être d’engager de nombreux travaux compréhensifs pour documenter la relation que l’enseignement et l’apprentissage entretiennent avec « le numérique », à savoir des artefacts, des environnements, des cultures, des réseaux et des quantifications.
GUARDA COMPARTILHADA NOS CASOS VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA
Authors: Jacinto Susana Glória dos Santos Moreira , Feitosa Francisco Walef Santos , Chaves Jéssica Mayara Gomes
Published: August 2024

The article aims to analyze the feasibility and implications of shared custody in situations of domestic violence, addressing the relevant legislation and doctrine on the subject. Firstly, it is essential to define and understand domestic violence, its manifestations and the applicable legislation, with emphasis on the Maria da Penha Law (Law 11,340/2006), which seeks to protect women who are victims of violence in the domestic environment. Furthermore, Law 8,069/1990 (Child and Adolescent Statute) is analyzed to understand the protection of minors in contexts of violence. The study highlights that, although shared custody is generally promoted to ensure the equal participation of both parents in their children’s lives, its application in cases of domestic violence can be problematic. The need to protect the woman and children from continuous contact with the aggressor makes shared custody unfeasible in most cases. The article also analyzes the jurisprudence and decisions of Brazilian courts, which often opt for unilateral custody to guarantee the best interests of the child and adolescent. Finally, the article proposes the need for a careful and careful assessment of each case, with continuous monitoring of families affected by domestic violence, to guarantee the safety of victims and the well-being of minors. The creation of public policies that take into account the complexity of these cases is advocated, promoting a balance between the protection of the vulnerable and the right to family life.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Job Motivation: Case Study of AIO Express & Logistics
Authors: Nguyen  , Tam Nu Hoang
Published: August 2024

When it comes to Organization Performance, motivation is crucial. Having a professional workforce is just as important for an organization to attain sustainable development, efficiency, and exceptional achievement as having ample cash or facilities. It is not certain that great outcomes at this point will hold true on a bigger scale, and as firms expand, they would inevitably need to build a system for performance appraisal. But, in addition to the workflow's continued growth, greater labor management and human resource management are also required. The current state of employee motivation research is still basic and devoid of formal procedures. As a result, this study looked at the variables influencing workers' motivation for their jobs. The results of this study demonstrate that relationships, possibilities for growth and recognition of accomplishments, and the nature of the work all affect employees' motivation. The study significantly improves the working motivation of employees by providing valuable insights for firm management.
Corporate Tax Avoidance: A Structured Literature Review and Areas for Future Research
Authors: Aristiyaningrum Umi Laila , Falikhatun
Published: August 2024

This research aims to provide empirical proof about studies on the development of tax avoidance. This research also identifies articles which show the cause-effect relation in which tax avoidance is placed as a dependent variable. Charting the field is used for this study approach. Keyword "tax avoidance" is used on the SCOPUS page during the article search phase, and 43 articles from 36 journals were found. This study reveals that the determinants in tax avoidance include several indicators, namely, corporate governance, company characteristics, corporate social responsibility, politics, marketing, information systems, spirituality, and tax haven. The practice of tax avoidance contributes huge impacts to both the country and the company. This practice leads to serious losses for national economic stability as it significantly affects the country's national income. Meanwhile, although companies involved in this activity can obtain bigger tax savings, they will encounter a number of dangerous risks. Which will affect their enterprise value, capital costs, capital structures, cash holding policies, stock market, information asymmetry, accounting perspective related to profit management, and auditing related to audit fees.
Determining Potential Investor Preferences on Financial Investment Products Through Cluster and Conjoint Analysis
Authors: Zhafir Afif Muhammad , Sulaiman Haryaman Justisia , Azan Ferdi Zanuar , Amelia Tiara , Gemilang Ghaida Insani
Published: August 2024

The amount of capitalization and community participation in investing indicates a country's economic development. Indonesia is presently experiencing a demographic advantage that could lead to a rise in investors, particularly in financial investment products. This potential must be supported by market research on financial investment products to optimize such a large potential market. Therefore, this study aims to analyze potential market segments and design financial investment product characteristics that align with investor preferences. This study utilized a quantitative approach with k-means clustering and adaptive conjoint analysis. The study results can define the optimal investment product and provide policymakers with information for introducing and educating the public about diverse investment categories. This study provides an exhaustive analysis of investor preferences and market segmentation in the Indonesian financial investment sector.
İL ÇEVRE DURUM RAPORLARINDA ŞİKÂYET VE İDARİ YAPTIRIM VERİLERİNİN TÜRKİYE’DEKİ ÇEVRE ALGISI BAĞLAMINDA İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Akpınarlı Neyire
Published: August 2024

Bu çalışma, 2012-2022 yılları arasında 81 İl bağlamında İl Çevre Durum Raporlarında (İÇDR) yer alan şikâyet ve idari yaptırımlara ilişkin sayısal verilerin nicel ve nitel olarak incelenmesini konu almıştır. Çalışmanın amacı şikâyet ve yaptırım verileri aracılığı ile vatandaşların ve idarenin çevre algısına dair veri elde edilmesidir. Raporlarda, şikâyet verileri ‘Hava’, ‘Su’, ‘Toprak’, ‘Atık’, ‘Kimyasallar’, ‘Gürültü’ ve ‘Çevresel Etki Değerlendirme (ÇED)’ başlıkları altında yedi başlık; yaptırım verileri ise bu başlıklara ek olarak ‘Diğer’ başlığı ile toplam 8 başlık altında verilmiştir. Makalede önce, araştırmanın hukuksal çerçevesi, evreni ve örneklemi ortaya konulmuştur. Daha sonra da elde edilen veriler; Türkiye genelinde ve coğrafi bölgeler bazında incelenmiştir. Elde edilen veriler hem şikâyet ve yaptırım olarak ayrı ayrı hem de bunların korelasyonu şeklinde grafiklere dönüştürülerek analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmanın en önemli sınırlılığı İl Çevre Durum Raporlarında sağlıklı veri girişinin olmamasıdır. Buna karşın şikâyet ve yaptırım sayısal verileri idare ve vatandaşın çevre algısına dair önemli bilgiler sunmaktadır.
Restoration and resilience strategies for sustainable urban development
Authors: H.Pasha Natiq , Zengin Eyup
Published: August 2024

If cities are not built in harmony with the ecosystem and this relationship is not constantly maintained, they will be vulnerable to possible natural disasters due to the imbalance between the city and the regional ecosystem, and the resilience of the city will be weakened. Ensure urban sustainability; Urban regeneration planning is required that promotes sustainable innovation, preserves diversity, focuses on modularity, restores ecological functions, shortens decision cycles, builds social capital and integrates local and global scales with urban governance processes. To make cities resilient by identifying and exploiting current and future risk scenarios, recognizing economic impacts and the need to strengthen financial capacity for resilience, emphasizing resilient urban planning and design, prioritizing factors such as protecting natural buffers, strengthening social capacity, and improving infrastructure resilience, there is a need to create an organizational structure that can support smarter principles of urban regeneration, such as prevention, mitigation, intervention and recovery planning. Such restoration will improve the city's resilience. Sustainable cities breathe easier, live and live as they breathe. This study will focus on the place and importance of urban regeneration practices in the process of creating a sustainable city in solving urban problems.
The impact of market concentration on the financial performance of general private clinics in Greece
Authors: Emmanouil Taxiarchis Gazilas  , Athanassios Vozikis
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the dynamics of the Greek General Private Clinics Sector from 2012 to 2020, focusing on the interplay between market concentration, measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), and key financial ratios including Return on Equity (ROE), Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profitability, Net Profit Margin, Earnings After Tax Margin, and Return on Assets. Over the study period, HHI exhibited a significant increase, indicating heightened market concentration within the sector. This rise in HHI correlated positively with Return on Equity (ROE) and Operating Profitability (OP), suggesting that higher market concentration tended to coincide with improved financial performance. Unexpected variations in HHI during certain years underscored the sector's adaptability to market dynamics, revealing insights into how changes in market structure influence financial outcomes within the Greek private clinic industry.
Keywords:  Greek Healthcare, Market Concentration, Financial Ratios, Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), General Private Clinics, Financial Analysis.