bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Students’ Response to Field Trips to HJ Andrews Experimental Forest
Authors: Matt Nyman
Published: September 2023

The Andrews Forest Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) site has a long-term partnership with the University of Oregon Environmental Leadership Program (ELP), providing service-learning opportunities for undergraduate students to facilitate field trips for middle school students to the Andrews LTER site. Undergraduate students develop field trip lessons based on Andrews Forest research and creative inquiry with support of Schoolyard LTER coordinator and Andrews LTER scientist Schulze. In Middle school students hiking in the Andrews LTER 2023, six classes and 156 students total engaged in day-long field trips at the Andrews LTER site that involved forest ecology and tree identification, time to reflect on and connect with the iconic old-growth ecosystems, and discussions about environmental stewardship ideas that the students could implement both at the Andrews LTER site and in their homes. The students came from three different schools, two of them rural schools with low socio-economic status in the Lane County Educational Service District and the other a Montessori school in the Eugene area. This report shares the results from an evaluation project led by Dr. Matt Nyman and Dr. Kari O’Connell that assessed the impact of the field trips on the middle school students. The evaluation was designed to also support the middle school students’ own reflection and learning at the same time as gathering data about the impact of the experience.
Las cooperativas pesqueras en Acapulco. Hacia un diagnóstico de la gobernanza cooperativa
Authors: Esparza Carmona Juan Carlos , Cañedo Villarreal Roberto , Barragán Mendoza María del Carmen
Published: September 2023

Este trabajo es una aproximación al diagnóstico de la gobernanza en las cooperativas pesqueras del municipio de Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero. Se realizó un estudio cualitativo de carácter exploratorio, con entrevistas a profundidad a expertos y actores clave del sector pesquero del municipio. Para ello se tomaron como referencia los principios y valores del cooperativismo propuestos por la Alianza Cooperativa Internacional. Dentro de la práctica de las cooperativas pesqueras en el municipio, encontramos que la membresía suele estar sujeta a la oportunidad de obtener apoyos gubernamentales; es común que la toma de decisiones recaiga en la figura del presidente; la actividad económica de los integrantes suele realizarse de forma colectiva en la producción al compartir embarcaciones o equipo de pesca, mientras que la comercialización se realiza de forma individual; los pescadores suelen organizarse para defender algunos intereses comunes; existe escasa capacitación para el sector, que en su caso proviene principalmente de instituciones públicas; en general, las cooperativas no tienen programas de educación y capacitación, hay desconocimiento de la doctrina cooperativa y se mantienen en una relación de dependencia con el Estado e incluso de corporativismo.
El derecho humano al desarrollo, la economía social y solidaria, y la implementación de políticas de bienestar social en México
Authors: Martinez Regino Roberto
Published: September 2023

El presente ensayo tiene como fin identificar la estrecha relación entre el derecho humano al desarrollo y el modelo de gestión u organización de la economía social y solidaria, para lograr la efectividad del primero, ante las actuales asimetrías de desigualdad e injusticia social que acontecen en el país. Tema que permite reflexionar el alcance de la protección del derecho fundamental referido y atiende al actual contexto social en la realidad mexicana y en las políticas públicas necesarias e idóneas, derivadas de las obligaciones del Estado en materia de derechos humanos, para que la persona en forma individual o colectiva participe en el complejo proceso económico, social, cultural y político, local o regional, y disfrute de los beneficios obtenidos para una mejor calidad de vida.
Een beeld in technicolor. Vijftig jaar oorlogen in Vietnam 1940-1990
Authors: Meulendijks Pieter
Published: September 2023

Een beeld in technicolor. Vijftig jaar oorlogen in Vietnam 1940-1990 geeft een brede en vernieuwende interpretatie van de geschiedenis van Vietnam tussen 1940 en 1990. Zwart-wit ty¬peringen, eenzijdige interpretaties en heersende mythen wor¬den ontzenuwd. In plaats daarvan wordt een genuanceerd en rijkgeschakeerd beeld gegeven, waarin de Verenigde Staten nu eens minder op de voorgrond staan. Geschiedenis wordt niet alleen door de overwinnaars ge¬schreven en mag dus ook in dit geval niet alleen worden toege¬rekend aan Ho Chi Minh en het succes van de communisten in 1975. De interne verliezers, oftewel de andere politieke bewe¬gingen en hun leiders, moeten eveneens een cruciale plaats in de geschiedenis van Vietnam krijgen. Zo hebben bijvoorbeeld burgeroorlogen in de periode 1940-1990 een onmiskenbare rol gespeeld. Het oudere geïdealiseerde beeld van Noord-Vietnam is onjuist. Dit land was een dictatoriale en repressieve politie¬staat. De Noord-Vietnamese leiders waren na 1954 verwikkeld in een felle machtsstrijd en verregaand verantwoordelijk voor de oorlog in Zuid-Vietnam. Het antwoord op de vraag wie de legitieme vertegenwoordigers van de Vietnamese natie waren vereist ook een meer afgewogen oordeel over niet-communis¬tische politici zoals Bao Dai, Ngo Dinh Diem en Nguyen Van Thieu. Wat betreft de rol van internationale spelers: aanvankelijk was het de Koude Oorlog die de bemoeienis van de Verenigde Staten bepaalde, later was dat de Amerikaanse geloofwaardig¬heid. Uiteindelijk was het de steun van China en de Sovjetunie die de doorslag gaf voor de zege van Noord-Vietnam. Belang¬rijke nieuwe invalshoeken zijn de rol van de minderheden, de betekenis van ‘een derde weg’, de verwoestende effecten van de strategie, de rol van vrouwen en meisjes en mentale en cul¬turele kanten van de oorlogen.
Analysis of soil compaction induced beneath the working depth due to tilling action of different active tillage machinery
Authors: NISHA Kumari , UPADHYAY Ganesh , PATEL Bharat , SIHAG Naresh , CHOUDHARY Swapnil , RANI Vijaya
Published: September 2023

Aim of study: To quantify the data regarding soil compaction induced beneath the tillage working depth purely due to the tilling action of the different active tillage machinery in sandy loam soil.
Area of study: Research Farm, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India
Material and methods: The data were quantified in terms of cone index (CI), bulk density, and porosity. Its comparison was also made with conventional practice followed by the farmers, involving only passive-tillage tools (i.e. cultivator and disc harrow). The results did not represent the tractor-imposed soil compaction under the tires.
            Main results: The maximum soil compaction beneath the working depth in terms of increment in soil CI occurred with rotavator followed by conventional practice, PTO-operated disc tiller, and power harrow, which are in the range of 6.67-7.05%, 5.17-5.29%, 4.29-4.97%, and 2.08-2.36%, respectively. The increment in bulk density was similar to that as mentioned above with values in the range of 3.96-4.06%, 2.30-2.42%, 1.71-1.88%, and 1.31-1.40%, respectively. Furthermore, the maximum decrement in soil porosity occurred with rotavator followed by conventional practice, PTO-operated disc tiller, and power harrow which were in the range of 5.67-6.61%, 2.74-2.94%, 1.71-1.88%, and 2.06-2.25%, respectively.
Research highlights: The active tillage rotary machinery cause soil compaction due to the applied compressive force on the soil during their tilling action. They create optimal topsoil tilth but can compact deeper soil due to blade speed, necessitating the selection of ideal rotational and forward speeds to minimize this compaction.
An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis on the Background of Korean Middle-aged Men's Career Transformation into Counselors
Authors:   Korean Association of Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Lee Seong-hee , Park Kyung-ae
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to explore the career transition background of middle-aged men who transitioned to becoming counselors. For this purpose, eight middle-aged men who became counselors after early retirement were sampled and data were collected through interviews, and analyzed and described according to the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) procedure. As a result of the research, the following themes were derived: 「Loss of presence」, 「A turning of new direction」, and 「find a way to be a counselor」. It was found that participants who experienced identity confusion and loss of existence due to early retirement adjusted the life goals they had pursued in the first half of adulthood, designed a new direction for life, and tried to regain their lost existence through work. Furthermore, my career choice as a counselor was based on a change in perception triggered by the professional skepticism I experienced at my previous job, existential anxiety about the finiteness of life, and psychological pain caused by retirement. These results are expected to provide implications for life direction and career design to those in need of lifelong career development, including middle-aged men who are about to retire early.
An Evaluation of Biological Water Quality and distribution of epilithic diatoms in Mudeungsan National Park, Korea
Authors:   Korea National Park Service National Park Research Institute, Park JungWon
Published: September 2023

This survey was conducted to evaluate the distribution and biological water quality of epilithic diatoms from April to September 2022 by selecting a total of 17sites in Mudeungsan National Park, Korea. Environmental factors were analyzed such as water temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, BOD, TN and TP. A total of 111 species of epilithic diatoms appeared, and the dominant species were 13 species including Achnanthes convergens, Cocconeis placentula var. lineata, and Gomphonema clevei. Among dominant species, C. placentula var. lineata appeared as the dominant species 13times, showing the highest number of appearances. Among the ecological taxa, the relative frequencies of saproxenous group ranged from 20.63 to 99.57%, saprophilous group ranged from 0 to 50.08%. In evaluation of biological water quality, TDI was 12.5 ~ 99.7, water quality grade was E ~ A, DAIpo was 38.22 ~ 99.79, and water quality was D ~ A grade. In conclusion, the most representative epilithic diatom of Mudeungsan National Park was C. placentula var. lineata in terms of appearance number and dominance frequency. Biological water quality assessments are mostly in good condition, but some points appear to require continuous monitoring of the aquatic environment.
The Review on the Global Status of Other Effective Conservation Measures for Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 3
Authors:   Korea National Park Service National Park Research Institute, Park Sunjoo , Heo Hag Young
Published: September 2023

With the adoption of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Other Effective Conservation Measures are considered important instruments to achieve the 30 by 30 target. This study reviewed the characteristics of 829 OECMs sites through identifying the related instruments and the conservation outcomes using World Database of OECMs. OECMs, reported from 9 countries, covered approximately 1% of global terrestrial and 0.1% of marine areas. OECMs were governed and managed by law, planning, contract and the way of customary management. OECMs have contributed to biodiversity through conserving important ecological habitats and enhancing the connectivity, and promoting the related ecosystem services for local residents. In respect to governance types, proportion of shared governance was higher than that in protected areas.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING USING A COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH WITH NEW LITERACY THEORY
Authors: Kholis Amrullah M. , Fatimah Husnul , Mursyida Hayatul , Miftah Arief M. , Dey Manna
Published: September 2023

This study discusses a number of influences related to teachers' understanding of the application of new literature theory and communicative learning, such as teacher trust, teacher education, and teacher professional development. The research is literature-based, with documentary data collection and analysis methods using content analysis. This research focuses on important issues that can help in the development of foreign language teaching curriculum. The focus of discussion in this article includes the lack of understanding of new literacy theories and communicative language teaching methods, curriculum understanding, teacher professional development through new literacy theories, and ideological tensions arising from the foreign language teaching gap in Indonesia. Implementation of the contemporary curriculum may differ between cities and villages. The lack of language activities, especially listening and speaking skills, in the old curriculum is what causes apathy and boredom among students and prevents them from interacting with their communities.
Systems Biology: Its past, present and potential
Authors: Mendoza Eduardo
Published: September 2023

This review considers Systems Biology currently as a network of disciplines rather than as an already well integrated field. The diverse views of “what Systems Biology is” are traced to particular challenges and successes in evolving “systems level views” of biological processes within each discipline. The interaction of the different disciplines within this network is already contributing to each discipline’s development and “focussed subnetworks” which could lead to a higher integration level are emerging. The potential impact of Systems Biology in medicine, drug discovery as well as education in the sciences is briefly outlined. The initial activities and successes in initiatives such as SMILES at UP Diliman as well as upcoming challenges for Systems Biology in the Philippines are described. Systems biology could be an important step towards a theory of biology
Prognostication of the placement of students applying machine learning algorithms
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Loyola Institute of Technology and Science, Nagercoil, India, Basil Gladrene Sheena
Published: September 2023

Placement is the process of connecting the selected candidate with the employer. Every student might have a dream of having a job offer when he or she is about to complete her course. All educational institutions aim at having their students well placed in good organizations. The reputation of any institution depends on the placement of its students. Hence, many institutions try hard to have a good placement cell. Classification using machine learning may be utilized to retrieve data from the student-databases. A prediction model that can foretell the eligibility of the students based on their academic and extracurricular achievements is proposed. Related data was collected from many institutions for which the placement-prediction is made. This paradigm is being weighed up with the existing algorithms, and findings have been made regarding the accuracy of predictions. It was found that the proposed algorithm performed significantly better and yielded good results.
Association between Trichomonas vaginalis and other pathogens
Authors:   Department of Environment, College of Science, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq, Al-Abodi iba Riyadh
Published: September 2023

There are many pathogens in the reproductive system in both women and men, which are largely responsible for the death of thousands of women as a result of incorrect diagnosis and failure to treat diseases of the reproductive system such as uterine cancer, ectopic pregnancy, acute and chronic infections of the uterus and Fallopian tubes, puerperal infections, and in the event that the patient survived death. These diseases have bad effects, including infertility, miscarriage, fetal death, birth of low-weight fetuses, fetal blindness, pneumonia, and mental retardation. These diseases are transmitted through the mucous membranes during vaginal, anal, or oral intercourse with a person who is infected or passed from mother to fetus. Wrong sexual behaviors also lead to the acquisition of genital infections. The incidence of reproductive system diseases in women is 50%, especially at an early age, compared to 25% for men, and affects them more severely. According to studies, two-thirds of cases of sexually transmitted diseases are obtained in their teens or twenties. There is limited access to health care for women infected with these diseases in developing countries, as health care is often provided in these countries through a range of services for individuals, family planning clinics, reproductive health centers, and public hospitals. However, in developing countries, untrained people provide treatment without accurate diagnosis of the disease, which increases the exacerbation of sexually transmitted diseases, whereas the situation is much better in developed countries.
Implanting decellularized plant tissue containing CAR-T cells at debulked tumor sites
Authors:   Veltech University, Chennai, India, K. Hariharan , S. Bharathraj ,   Department of Biotechnology, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, India, Riches Immanuel ,   International Conference on Modern Advancement in Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Cancer, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, India, Shanmugam Kirubanandan ,   International Conference on Modern Advancement in Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Cancer, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, India
Published: September 2023

Surgical treatment of cancer includes the removal of the entire tumor. Sometimes, surgery removes some, but not all, of cancer tumors regarding the safety of the organ. This is called debulking. The debulked site contains some cancer cells. CAR-T cell therapy is a cancer immunotherapy that uses T cells of patients to fight against cancer cells. T cells collected from patients’ blood are genetically modified using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) gene. The modified T cells are grown in a culture medium. Decellularization is the process of sterilizing a preexisting natural organ to the extent that only the extracellular matrix scaffold base remains. The CAR-T cells injected decellularized plant tissues are used as an effective treatment against cancer cells present at debulked tumor sites.
Skin cancer recognition using SVM image processing technique
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, IILM, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Thakur Rahul Chand , Panwar Vaibhav ,   Department of Computer Science, IILM, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published: September 2023

According to some estimates, skin cancer is the leading cause of death for people in the modern period. Although it can happen anywhere on the body, the majority of the time, this sort of cancer targets particular body regions that are more prone to being exposed to light. Skin cells proliferate in an erratic or patchy manner as a symptom. The majority of skin cancers can be treated if they are discovered early. Therefore, a patient’s life can be saved by promptly and precisely diagnosing skin cancer. Modern technology has made it feasible to detect skin cancer in its earliest stages. Skin cancer can be diagnosed systematically using the biopsy procedure (1). Skin cells are removed and supplied as a sample, following which they are evaluated in several laboratories. It’s an extremely unpleasant and time-consuming process. For primitive detection of skin cancer disease, we proposed a skin cancer detection system based on support vector machine (SVM). It is more helpful to patients. Various methods of image processing and the supervised learning algorithm called SVM are used in the identification process. In particular, epiluminescence microscopy is utilized using an image and several preprocessing techniques which are used in the reduction of sound artifacts and improve the quality of images. Segmentation is done by using certain thresholding techniques like Otsu. The gray level co-occurrence matrix technique must be used to remove certain image features. These characteristics are fed into the classifier as input. The supervised learning model called SVM is used to distinguish data sets. It determines whether a picture is cancerous or not.
Method of anisotropic deformation of elastic materials based on free-form patches
Authors:   Synthesizing Visualization Systems Laboratory, Institute of Automation and Electrometry, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Vyatkin Sergey I. , Dolgovesov Boris S. ,   Synthesizing Visualization Systems Laboratory, Institute of Automation and Electrometry, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Published: September 2023

A method of anisotropic deformation of elastic materials based on free-form patches for biomechanics problems is presented. The method provides an analysis of the anisotropic hyperelasticity of transverse isotropy. For this purpose, fast and efficient Newton solutions are used. An invariant of anisotropic deformation is proposed, with the help of which side states of energy are eliminated at large deformation. The method is also used to restore finite elements. Because of this, it is possible to model large deformations, including for grids containing degenerate elements.
Efficient Reduction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms Using the Myoviridae Lytic Bacteriophage vBPaeM MLG
Authors: Khan Muhammad Fayaz , Khattak Aamer Ali , Saleem Afshan , Rizwan Muhammad , Asif Muhammad , Alvi Iqbal Ahmad
Published: September 2023

Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm infections pose significant challenges in clinical settings due to their increased resistance to conventional antibiotics. Bacteriophages, viruses that infect and kill bacteria, have emerged as promising agents for combating biofilm-related infections. This study aimed to isolate and characterize a potent bacteriophage with antibiofilm activity against P. aeruginosa. Hospital sewage was utilized to isolate a bacteriophage targeting P. aeruginosa. Quantification of phages was conducted through spot tests and doublelayer agar methods. The stability of the isolated phage was assessed under varying pH and temperature conditions. Furthermore, the bacteriophage's ability to reduce bacterial growth and exhibit antibiofilm activity was evaluated at different Multiplicity of Infection (MOI) levels. The isolated bacteriophage, named MLG, was identified as a member of the Myoviridae family within the Caudovirales order. MLG effectively reduced bacterial growth over a 14-hour period. It displayed tolerance to a pH range of 5 to 9 and temperatures spanning 25 to 60°C. Moreover, MLG demonstrated efficient inhibition of biofilm formation across various MOI levels. Given its demonstrated in vitro capacity for bacterial growth reduction and antibiofilm activity, MLG holds potential for combatting P. aeruginosa biofilm infections. This study suggests a promising avenue for the development of alternative antibiofilm strategies using bacteriophages.
PARTHENIUM HYSTEROPHORUS L: A REVIEW OF ITS PHYTOCHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND THERAPEUTICAL APPLICATIONS
Authors: Ali Zeeshan  , Aquib Nazar  , Humaira Akram  , Irsa Hafeez  , Arshia Tariq  , Ghadir Ali  , Mohammad Zeeshan Anwar  , Muhammad Khurram  , Muhammad Haris  , Uswa Aashiq Nadeem  , Muhammad Shahzad Shah  , Anum Shafique  , Mushtaq Hussain  , Kousar Fatima  , Zarar Ahmed
Published: September 2023

Parthenium hysterophorus L, also known as false ragweed or wild carrot, is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is a weed that causes many losses to ecosystem due to its ability to spread in to the agricultural and causes allergic reactions into humans and animals. This plant has many medicinal, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancerous, anti-tumor and anti-allergic activities and many folks are using it. Control measures include chemical, physical, and biological methods. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the plant's origin, life cycle, geographic distribution, phytochemistry, pseudoguaianolides, flavonoids, phenolic acids, minerals, clinical applications, synthetic applications, economic importance, and control methods. This comprehensive review highlights the diverse medicinal value of P. hysterophorus and provides direction for future investigations into leveraging this plant for modern medicine.
ESTIMATION AND DETOXIFICATION OF AFLATOXINS IN OSTRICH FEED SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM LAHORE, PAKISTAN
Authors: Sonal Chaudhry  , Bushra Nisar Khan  , Sajila Hina  , Waqar Ali Gill  , Ayesha Shaheen  , Romana Zulfiqar  , Madiha Ashraf
Published: September 2023

Ostrich farming is an emerging agricultural business in Pakistan with high demands for meat, eggs, oil, feathers, and leather. However, the presence of aflatoxins may lead to health hazards to poultry and consumers depending on this industry. A study for aflatoxin contamination was conducted on ostrich feed samples collected from 10 localities of Lahore with an emphasis on storage and handling conditions. The samples were analyzed using thin liquid chromatography. The aflatoxin positive feed samples were then detoxified using 0.5, 1, and 1.5 g bud powder of Moringa oleifera, incubated for 7, 14, 21, and 28 days, and were analyzed again. Results revealed maximum contamination (60%) during summers with an average temperature of 30.88 ºC and minimum (20%) in winters with an average temperature of 17.08 ºC. The major contaminant that found was B1 Aflatoxin. Results were statistically analyzed by applying Paired T–Test which proved the effectiveness of M. oleifera ratio in detoxification of feed aflatoxins. On the basis of this study, it was concluded that M. oleifera buds are an efficient biological agent against aflatoxins in feed. In addition, control of temperature and improvement in storage conditions at the sites can reduce the risks of aflatoxicosis
KEFIR À BASE DE LEITE CAPRINO: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Mansson Melanie Alice Machado , Schmidt Verônica
Published: September 2023

O Kefir é um produto oriundo da fermentação do leite por bactérias e leveduras. Embora seja um produto com produção de forma artesanal e nos domicílios, poucas indústrias elaboram este produto e com leite bovino. A elaboração de Kefir com leite caprino é um produto diferenciado e uma opção no mercado, uma vez que não existe este produto disponível em escala industrial. Desta forma, o presente estudo teve como objetivo elaborar Kefir com leite de cabra. Para tanto, realizou-se uma revisão sistemática do tema. Na base de dados do Google Acadêmico, utilizando-se as palavras-chave em “Kefir” e “leite caprino” em conjunto foram encontrados 195 resultados que, após aplicação dos critérios de inclusão/exclusão, resultou em apenas três (03) publicações que abordavam o tema de pesquisa. Na plataforma Web of Science não foram identificados artigos anteriores a 2013, totalizando 41 resultados. Após aplicação dos critérios de inclusão, oito (08) artigos foram selecionados para leitura completa, por se tratar de Kefir elaborado com leite de cabra.
ATIVIDADES LÚDICAS COMO METODOLOGIA DE AQUISIÇÃO DA APRENDIZAGEM NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Pacheco Rafael Durant , Monteiro Josele da Rocha , Da Silva Rosimara Keler , Lima Rutileia Keler da Silva , Delorence Fernanda , Furlan Liliana Marques Andrade , Lima Rafael Santos , Silva Maxwell Ferreira , Candido Édna Berçaco Hermínio , Trentini Paula Trugilho Lopes
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo tem como finalidade apresentar os jogos lúdicos e as brincadeiras como estratégias na sala de aula para o aprendizado de crianças da Educação Infantil e também para o desenvolvimento da construção do aluno, tanto social quanto cognitiva, sendo que os professores que atuam nessa modalidade sempre estão em uma constante busca por estratégias para assegurar uma educação de qualidade, capaz de cuidar não só da infância das crianças, mas principalmente de sua aquisição do conhecimento. A intervenção dos jogos e as brincadeiras são responsáveis por transmitir uma forma de linguagem em que a criança se identifica e se desenvolve socialmente e intelectualmente, adquirindo e criando seu próprio saber. Como também, o professor deve se conscientizar sobre a importância da influência que os jogos e as brincadeiras têm nas modalidades que envolvem a fase inicial da criança. Para isso, é necessário criar diversas situações e estratégias para melhor atender as necessidades dessas crianças, fazendo com que elas se sintam bem acolhidas em um ambiente diversificado. Hoje muito tem sido estudado sobre o uso de atividades lúdicas na educação infantil e os benefícios desse tipo de abordagem para o crescimento cognitivo da criança. No entanto o presente trabalho apresenta reflexões sobre atividades lúdicas para crianças, pois esse tipo de atividade torna-se mais significativo, possibilitando o aluno a interagir com o meio, criar relações, estabelecer limites e regras, fazendo com que ele compreenda o mundo em que vive e também se reconheça como pessoa responsável pelo seu crescimento.
GASTROPLASTIA ENDOSCÓPICA: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Ferreira Samuel Carvalho , Thomazine Gustavo Rodrigo , Ibrahim Alan Jonas Bayeh
Published: September 2023

A obesidade é uma enfermidade pandêmica com prevalência crescente em todo o mundo, apresentando associação com comorbidades diversas e impactos negativos na qualidade de vida. Neste relato de casos, descrevemos três pacientes submetidos à gastroplastia endoscópica utilizando o dispositivo Overstitch (ESG), avaliando a segurança e eficácia desse procedimento ao longo de um ano. Três indivíduos com obesidade foram submetidos à ESG que consistiu na realização de sutura endoscópica no estômago, resultando em uma configuração tubular. Os participantes seguiram recomendações nutricionais específicas após o procedimento e receberam acompanhamento multidisciplinar. Após um ano da ESG, os pacientes apresentaram uma média de perda de peso correspondente a 11% do peso total e uma média de redução de 39% do excesso de peso. Não foram observadas complicações graves relacionadas ao procedimento. A ESG demonstrou ser segura e eficaz na redução de peso em pacientes obesos, com resultados consistentes com estudos anteriores. O procedimento promove a restrição do tamanho gástrico e alterações na motilidade, resultando em menor ingestão calórica e aumento do tempo de esvaziamento gástrico. A ESG representa uma opção menos invasiva e mais acessível em comparação com as cirurgias bariátricas convencionais, especialmente quando combinada com acompanhamento multidisciplinar adequado. Em conclusão, a gastroplastia endoscópica utilizando o dispositivo Overstitch demonstrou ser uma alternativa segura e eficaz na redução de peso em pacientes obesos. Esse relato de casos destaca a relevância dessa nova abordagem terapêutica, considerando a alta prevalência global e nacional da obesidade.
ANÁLISE DE QUALIDADE DAS ÁGUAS DO IGARAPÉ TUCUNDUBA DENTRO DA ÁREA URBANA DA UFPA, CAMPUS GUAMÁ - BELÉM (PA)
Authors: Rocha Talita Soares , Nascimento Júlio Nonato Silva , Sadeck Carla Cristina de Azevedo , De Sousa Luisa Helena Silva , Wirtz Ana Lúcia Rodrigues , Wirtz Otto Henrique Dias , De Almeida Tayany Coelho , Ribeiro Hebe Morganne Campos
Published: September 2023

As atividades humanas têm promovido ao longo dos anos uma intensa modificação no planeta por meio das diversas atividades econômicas que poluem e transformam o meio ambiente, contribuem ao desmatamento e poluição dos recursos hídricos, ocasionando impactos severos das águas. Sendo este um recurso imprescindível, à sociedade como um todo se torna corresponsável pela sua gestão e preservação, cujos padrões de qualidade da água mudam conforme os tipos de uso. Diante disso, foi desenvolvido como prática de pesquisa científica no âmbito da disciplina Qualidade Manejo e Conservação de Recursos Hídricos vinculada ao Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Ambientais da Universidade Estadual do Pará - UEPA, uma pesquisa com objetivo de analisar a qualidade da água superficial e discorrer sobre os níveis de contaminação bacteriológica nas águas do igarapé Tucunduba. O Estudo tem caráter exploratório, com abordagem quali-quantitativa. Para subsidiar a análise laboratorial microbiológica, executada no Laboratório de Qualidade de Água da Amazônia da UEPA, as amostras foram coletadas diretamente no Igarapé Tucunduba, posteriormente analisadas, conforme parâmetros da resolução do CONAMA 357/2005, nos pontos P1 e P2, P1 (S= 01° 28’ 22” 8 milésimos; W= 48°26’ 53” 8 milésimos) e P2 (S= 01° 28’ 23”; W= 48° 26’ 53” 8 milésimos), em 11 de agosto de 2022, maré alta, período não chuvoso. Os resultados mostraram os seguintes dados: Coliformes totais (NMP/100ML) >2419.6; Coliformes Termotolerantes (NMP/100ML) >2419.6; Escherichia Coli (NMP/100ML) >2419.6. Notou-se que os limites estabelecidos, como recomendado na Resolução 357/05, para classificação de águas doces, classe II, estão fora dos padrões. Mediante os parâmetros averiguados e considerados acima do limite estabelecido, conclui-se que, as águas do igarapé Tucunduba não devem ser usadas para usos direto e indireto. Faz-se necessário, a sua gestão por órgãos competentes a fim de minimizar possíveis danos à sociedade que vivem ao seu entorno.
PERANCANGAN WEB E-COMMERCE UMKM RESTORAN BAKSO AREMA MENGGUNAKAN FRAMEWORK LARAVEL
Authors: Muchtar Ahmad Zaini , Munir Sirojul
Published: September 2023

Restoran adalah salah satu Usaha Micro Kecil Menengah yang diorganisir secara komersil. Saat inibanyak restoran yang proses transaksi jual belinya dilakukan secara online. E-Commerce adalahtransaksi jual beli berupa barang dan jasa yang dilakukan melalui media online elektronik. RestoranBakso Arema yang berada di Kota Depok Jawa Barat saat ini belum menerapkan sistem e-commerce.Dalam penelitan ini dilakukan perancangan web e-commerce yang akan diterapkan pada RestoranBakso Arema. Beberapa tahapan perancangan aplikasi yang dilakukan adalah pengumpulan datapenelitian, analisis sistem, pengembangan aplikasi menggunakan metode waterfall dan perancangansistem menggunakan diagram UML. Implementasi aplikasi berbasis web menggunakan frameworkPHP Laravel 5.7 dan database MySql. Pengujian prototype aplikasi menggunakan Black Box Testingdan pengujian user (User Acceptance Test), serta evaluasi sistem menggunakan kuesioner. Dari hasilkuesioner yang dilakukan didapatkan kelayakan aplikasi sebesar 85%, yang artinya prototype aplikasiweb e-commerce Restoran Bakso Arema layak dan dapat bermanfaat bagi penjual dan pelanggan.
Token-Based Smart Power Contract for Interoperable Blockchains of Networked Microgrid System
Authors: Sharma Desh Deepak
Published: September 2023

Designing the secure and privacy-protected smart power contract between electricity suppliers and consumers, considered agents, of different microgrids, is a challenging task in the networked- microgrid system. A framework is suggested in which each microgrid implements a heterogeneous or isomorphic blockchain based platform. The blockchain interoperability, inherently, is present in different blockchains implemented by various microgrids. This paper reviews the interoperability issues and smart contract designs in blockchain based systems. The paper proposes new mechanisms to cater blockchain interoperability challenges to facilitate the design of secure and seamless smart contracts among different blockchains of microgrids. A network hub of heterogeneous or isomorphic blockchains of network microgrids has been created. A methodology has been developed to transfer tokens between interoperable blockchains. Distributed identity-based microgrid (DIBM) scheme is incorporated to make the networked microgrid system secure and trustworthy. This paper suggests an effective consensus protocol for cross-chain architecture that improves the tokenization system and smart power contract designs. For simulation purposes, MATLAB and python programming have been used with real-time data of microgrids.
Significant Development Potential of the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell for the Technical Progress of the Marine Main Propulsion Plant in the Context of Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction
Authors: Wang Xiaoyu , Zhu Jianzhong , Han Minfang
Published: September 2023

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has proposed a series of strict pollutant emission regulations and carbon emission reduction targets, and the shipping industry is seeking new types of the marine main propulsion plant with advantages of high-efficiency and low-emission. Among the possible alternatives, the marine electric propulsion technology whose electric power source is fuel cell has gained sufficient attentions. At present, the worldwide research of the marine applications for fuel cell supplying propulsion power focuses more on the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) with low power instead of other types of fuel cell, and a series of research projects have achieved concrete results such as the industrialized marine fuel cell system or practical demonstration application. But the development trends of the application of the marine fuel cell supplying propulsion power are from the small boat to the great ship, from the navigating zone with low environmental complexity such as coastal water, inland waters to the ocean with complex navigation conditions. Thus, the power demand of the marine fuel cell in the future will show steady growth, which will create more development opportunities for the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) with the advantages of higher power, greater efficiency, long life span and fuel diversity. Although some challenges exist, the solid oxide fuel cell with significant development potential can certainly lead the technical progress of the marine main propulsion plant in the context of energy conservation and emission reduction.
INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' READING AND WRITING ANXIETY
Authors: BOZGÜN Kayhan
Published: September 2023

This research examines the relationship between reading and writing anxiety of primary school fourth-grade students according to different variables. In this context, the research was carried out with the correlational research model, one of the quantitative research methods. The sample of the study consists of 402 students determined by convenient sampling. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form consisting of demographic variables, the Reading Anxiety Scale used to determine students' reading anxiety, and the Writing Anxiety Scale used to measure students' writing anxiety. SPSS 24 statistical software was used in the analysis of the data. In line with the purpose of the research, a t-test for gender ANOVA was used for parental education levels. Relationships between reading and writing anxiety were analyzed using Pearson Product-Moment correlation analysis and hierarchical regression analysis. In the findings obtained, it was determined that the student's reading and writing anxiety were moderate, there was a difference in reading anxiety according to gender, and education level of the parents, and a difference in writing anxiety according to the education level of the parents. It was determined that there was a positive and highly significant relationship between reading and writing anxiety. In addition, there is a significant predictiveness of reading anxiety in students' writing anxiety.
EARLY HEART ATTACK DETECTION
Authors: R Satvik , Prasad Madhuri
Published: September 2023

Early detection of heart attack, plays a crucial role in preventing serious complications and improving patient outcomes. This paper presents a study on the use of machine learning algorithms for early heart attack detection. The dataset used in this study includes patient information such as age, sex, chest pain type, resting blood pressure, cholesterol level, and other relevant attributes. Various machine learning algorithms, including Support Vector Machine (SVM), Naive Bayes, K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), and Decision Tree, were applied to predict the likelihood of heart disease. The SVM algorithm showed the highest accuracy score and was selected for further analysis. The performance of the SVM model was evaluated using a confusion matrix, classification accuracy, and error. The results demonstrate the potential of machine learning in accurately identifying patients with heart disease based on medical factors. The findings of this study contribute to the development of an effective early heart attack detection system.
Comparative Analysis of VGG19, ResNet50, and GoogLeNet Inception Models for BCI
Authors:   1,2,3,4Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, AP, India, Seswitha Kolla Bala , Reddy Bonam Rekha , Sahithi Sanumuri Venkata , Priya Madala Lakshmi
Published: September 2023

A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a system that allows an individual to communicate with a computer or other external device using brain activity alone. Electroencephalography (EEG) is a common approach for detecting brain activity in BCI systems, as it provides a non-invasive measure of brain activity with high temporal resolution. Deep learning methods, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), have been applied to the analysis of EEG data for BCI applications, and have shown promising results in terms of accuracy and reliability. In this literature survey, we reviewed the use of CNNs for the classification of EEG data in real time to identify specific brain commands. Challenges to the development of an effective BCI using EEG and deep learning methods include the variability of EEG signals across individuals and the high dimensionality of the EEG data. Further research is needed to address these challenges and improve the accuracy and reliability of BCI systems using deep learning methods.
AN INVESTIGATION ON THE PROPERTIES OF GEOPOLYMER LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, S G Balekundri Institute of Technology, Belagavi, Karnataka, India., Vankihal Chetankumar B
Published: September 2023

The large-scale production of cement is posing environmental problems on one hand and unrestricted depletion of natural resources, on the other hand causing greenhouse effect and global warming. Each ton of Portland cement production results in loading about one ton of CO2 in to the environment. Environmental and economic reasons require the vision of present concrete making materials. Fortunately in such scenario a new material has emerged that can help in mitigating the problem and the material is Geopolymer Concrete. Hence, the present research work is focused on the production of geopolymer concrete using pozzolans. Geopolymer concrete donot use cement in its productive. Materials like fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), silica fume, etc may be used as pozzolanes. The parameters influencing strength of GPC are total combined aggregate, alkaline to binder ratio, mass of sodium silicate to sodium hydroxide, molarity of sodium hydroxide and curing conditions. The main objective of this experimental investigation is to produce geopolymer concrete using industrial wastes such as fly ash to reduce the global warming effect. The industrial waste foundry slag is used as partial replacement with coarse aggregate in various percentages such as 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% by weight. Specimens are prepared with 13 molarity, with alkaline to binder ratio as 0.35 and with mass of Na2SiO3 to NaOH as 2.0. The specimens are kept for ambient curing for required days. The workability tests such as slump test, vee-bee test and compaction factor test are conducted. The mechanical properties are studied by testing for compressive strength, tensile strength and flexural strength. Durability properties like water absorption, sorpitivity tests are carried out. The test results showed the ability of producing light weight geopolymer concrete with acceptable performance of strength and durability properties. Key Words: Geopolymer concrete, Light weight aggregate, waste foundry slag, alkaline solution, sorpitivity.
SMART TILES FOR ELDER TRACKING AND FALL DETECTION
Authors:   Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Udaya School of Engineering, Vellamodi, Tamil Nadu, India, Prabha R Lakshmi , Kumar D Ajith
Published: September 2023

The population of elderly people is increasing rapidly, and falls are a significant cause of injury and death among them. To address this issue, we propose a smart tile system that uses IoT technology to track the location and detect falls of elderly individuals. The system consists of small, wireless sensors (smart tiles) that can be placed on the floor of a room or a specific area, such as a bathroom or kitchen, to monitor the movements of the elderly person. The smart tiles communicate with a central hub, which collects and analyses the data using machine- learning algorithms to detect falls and abnormal movements. The proposed system has several advantages over traditional fall detection systems. It is non-intrusive and does not require any wearable devices or cameras, which can be uncomfortable or intrusive for the elderly person. The smart tiles can also be placed in multiple locations to provide more comprehensive coverage and can be easily installed or removed without the need for professional help. Additionally, the system can provide real-time alerts to caregivers or emergency services, enabling timely intervention and potentially reducing the severity of injuries. In conclusion, the smart tiles system proposed in this project provides an innovative solution to the problem of fall detection and elder tracking using IoT technology. It has the potential to improve the safety and well-being of elderly individuals and can be a valuable tool for caregivers and healthcare providers. Key Words: Smart Tiles, Fall Detection, IoT, Arduino IDE, Proteus ISIS7.
CONTENT BASED IMAGE RETRIVAL USING DIFFERENT CLUSTERING TECHNIQUES
Authors:   Dept. of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering,FTC college of engineering & Research, Sangola., MORE MAHADEV A
Published: September 2023

CBIR (Content based image retrieval) is the software system for retrieving the images from the database by using their features. In CBIR technique, the images are retrieved from the dataset by using the features like color, text, shape,texture and similarity. Object recognition technique is used in CBIR. Research on multimedia systems and content-based image retrieval is given tremendous importance during the last decade. The reason behind this is the fact that multimedia databases handle text, audio, video and image information, which are of prime interest in web and other high end user applications. Content-based Image retrieval deals with the extraction of knowledge, image data relationship, or other patternsnot expressly keep within the pictures. It uses ways from computer vision, image processing, image retrieval, data retrieval, machine learning, database and artificial intelligence. Rule retrieval has been applied to large image databases. The proposedsystem gives average accuracy of 90%. Keywords— CBIR, Color feature, Shape feature, Texture feature, Feature extraction, Clustering, Image Retrieval.