bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Fighting against malaria is everyone’s concern”: A randomized control trial assessing the role of incentives for encouraging local communities to record and upload mosquito sounds using the MozzWear application.
Authors: Mponzi Winifrida P. , Dam Rinita , Msaky Dickson , Mwalugelo Yohana A. , Sinka Marianne , Kiskin Ivan , Herreros-Moya Eva , Roberts Stephen , Willis Kathy , Kaindoa Emmanuel W.
Published: January 2024

Background
Current malaria surveillance methods are considered too expensive to scale within limited-resource settings; hence, new technologies and approaches are necessary to maximize the collection of data and ultimately design new malaria control tools. Effective mosquito surveillance can be enhanced through the utilization of digital technologies and the engagement of citizens in real-time data collection. This study used the HumBug acoustic sensor with the MozzWear app to detect and identify host-seeking mosquitoes based on their flight sounds, with citizens receiving airtime incentives for recording and uploading sounds.
Methods
A randomized controlled trial was used to assess the role of incentives to encourage the local community to record and upload mosquito sounds using the MozzWear application. Participants were randomized into two groups: 1) a control group, in which no incentive was provided; and 2) incentive group, in which airtime credit was provided to participants. Both groups were provided with HumBug smartphones running the MozzWear app plus adapted mosquito bed nets (‘HumBug Nets’) to hold the phones during recording and were asked to record and upload mosquito flight tone data once per week for a period of four months. The intervention group was rewarded with an airtime incentive every week after the data were uploaded. At the end of the study, an experience survey was administered to participants in both groups to assess their experience participating in this study.
Results
The overall results indicate that the control group performed well in terms of the number of nights spent recording and uploading data compared to the incentive group. The level of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation differs between demographic variables. Their feedback suggested that fighting against malaria was more important and was everyone’s concern in rural Tanzania. In addition, the participants expressed their interest in being involved in future research related to mosquito surveillance and the fight against malaria.
Conclusion
Citizens can play a valuable role in scientific research; even without giving them incentives, they can still participate in the study. By participating in mosquito surveillance and malaria prevention studies, community members can make significant contributions to addressing mosquito-borne diseases and improving health outcomes.
Screening program in healthy individuals reveals a high prevalence of chronic hepatitis C in the general population of Austria
Authors: Hofer Hannah , Bachmayer Sebastian , Oberthaler Hannah , Semmler Georg , Wernly Sarah , Gensluckner Sophie , Stangassinger Lea Maria , Wernly Bernhard , Rosenstatter Lea , Schwenoha Karin , Huber-Schönauer Ursula , Paulweber Bernhard , Aigner Elmar , Oostingh Gertie Janneke , Datz Christian
Published: January 2024

Introduction
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections remain a significant public health concern despite the introduction of direct acting antiviral agents. To reach the WHO goal of HCV eradication by 2030, adequate screening strategies and early diagnosis are crucial. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HCV infections in an Austrian cohort and assess the feasibility of incorporating HCV screening into a colorectal screening program.
Methods
The study enrolled 1894 asymptomatic individuals during a colorectal screening program with a median age of 57 (± 7 years) years. Serum of the participants were screened for HCV-specific antibodies, and blood samples of individuals with detectable HCV-specific antibodies were tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to confirm a chronic HCV infection. The study also evaluated the characteristics of these individuals including their anthropometrics, biomarkers, and liver-specific information such as those obtained with a fibroscan.
Results
The study found that 14 (0.74%) of the participants had detectable levels of HCV-specific antibodies, with 6 (0.32%) individuals being newly diagnosed with a chronic HCV infection. One of the 6 patients showed signs of liver cirrhosis. The newly diagnosed individuals included 4 cases of HCV-genotype 1a and two cases of 1b.
Conclusion
The study highlights the importance of screening for HCV infections in asymptomatic individuals, not only for those at risk of HCV exposure or with elevated liver enzymes. The results showed that incorporating HCV screening into colorectal screening programs could be an effective strategy for increasing the rate of HCV diagnosis, thereby improving public health outcomes. The study's findings provide valuable insights into the distribution of HCV infections in the local population and highlight the importance of early diagnosis and management of HCV to achieve the WHOs goal of HCV eradication by 2030.
Associations between individual and structural level racism and gestational age at birth in the Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study: Monitoring mothers-to-be
Authors: Barcelona Veronica , Chen LinQin , Zhao Yihong , Samari Goleen , Monk Catherine , McNeil Rebecca , Baccarelli Andrea A , Wapner Ronald
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between multilevel racism and gestational age at birth among nulliparous non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic White and Hispanic women. We conducted a secondary analysis of data of the nuMoM2b Study (2010-2013) to examine the associations between individual and structural-level experiences of racism and discrimination and gestational age at birth among nulliparous women (n=7,732) at eight sites across the U.S. Measures included the individual Experiences of Discrimination (EOD) scale and the Index of Concentration (ICE) at the Extremes to measure structural racism. After adjustment,we observed a significant individual and structural racism interaction on gestational length (p=0.03). In subgroup analyses, we found that among these with high EOD scores, women who were from households concentrated in the more privileged group had significantly longer gestations (β = 1.07, 95% CI: 0.24, 1.90). Women who reported higher EOD scores and more economic privilege had longer gestations, demonstrating the moderating effect of ICE as a measure of structural racism. In conclusion, ICE may represent a modifiable factor in the prevention of adverse birth outcomes in nulliparas.
Organophosphate poisoning temporal trends and spatial distribution, Uganda, 2017─2022
Authors: Zavuga Robert
Published: January 2024

Introduction:
Organophosphates (OP) are toxic chemical agents used as agricultural pesticides and insecticides and are one of the commonest agents of poisoning worldwide, responsible for > 3,000,000 poisonings and 300,000 deaths globally per year. As a country with an agriculture-based economy, Uganda has widespread use of pesticides, creating an elevated risk for OP poisoning. We assessed the distribution and temporal and spatial trends of OP poisoning admissions in Uganda during 2017─2022 to guide control and prevention interventions.
Methods
We analysed OP poisoning surveillance data from the District Health Information System version 2 (DHIS2). As per DHIS2, OP poisoning admissions were defined as a hospital stay due to suspected OP poisoning while deaths were defined as inpatient deaths with OP poisoning listed as the cause of death. We calculated annual incidence of OP poisoning admissions per 100,000 population and case-fatality rates per patient admitted with OP at national, regional, and health facility levels. We used the Mann-Kendall (MK) test to determine the strength and direction of the trend.
Results
A total of 37,883 (average: 6,314 per year) OP admissions and 1,599 (average: 267 per year) deaths were reported (case-fatality rate [CFR] = 4.2%) during 2017─2020. Males (incidence = 18/100,000), children < 5 years (incidence = 20/100,000), and residents of Ankole Region (incidence = 26/100,000) were the most affected. CFRs increased with the increasing healthcare level of the admitting health facility. The incidence of OP declined by over 3-fold over the study period (MK=-13, p = 0.02). Kiruhura and Bukwo Districts had consistently high incidences (> 50/100,000) throughout the study period.
Conclusion
There was a significant reduction in incidence of OP poisoning in Uganda during 2017─2020. Males, children < 5 years, and residents in Ankole Region were the most affected. Strengthening sensitization among agricultural and livestock farming communities about the risks of pesticide poisoning and building capacity of health workers and equipping lower-level health facilities to effectively manage medical emergencies including OP poisoning could reduce the OP burden and mortality in Uganda.
Discerning Potent CSF-1R inhibitors for Targeting and Therapy of Neuroinflammation using Computational Approaches
Authors: Adhikari Anupriya , Pandey Anwesh
Published: January 2024

Microglia, the primary cellular mediator of neuroinflammation, plays a pivotal role in numerous neurological disorders. Precise and non-invasive quantification of microglia is of paramount importance. Despite various investigations into cell-specific biomarkers for assessing neuroinflammation, many suffer from poor cellular specificity and low signal-to-noise ratios. Colony stimulating factor-1 receptor (CSF-1R), also known as FMS kinase, has emerged as a promising neuroinflammation biomarker with significant relevance to inflammatory diseases. Additionally, CSF-1R inhibitors (CSF-1Ri) have shown therapeutic potential in central nervous system (CNS) pathological conditions by depleting microglia. Therefore, the development of more specific CSF-1R inhibitors for targeting and treating various CNS insults and neurological disorders is imperative. This study focuses on the search for novel CSF-1R inhibitors. Based on literature for CSF-1R inhibitors, we proposed and investigated ten ligands as novel CSF-1R inhibitors. Among these, the top three ligands, selected based on their maximum binding scores in docking calculations, are subjected to 100 nanoseconds of molecular dynamics (MD) simulation, alongside three reference ligands. All protein-ligand complexes remain stable throughout the dynamics and exhibit minimal fluctuations during the analysis. The results obtained through this study may prove significant for the future design of CSF-1R inhibitors with potential applications in the field of biomedicine.
Evaluating Financial Risk in the Transition from EONIA to ESTER: A TimeGAN Approach with Enhanced VaR Estimations
Authors: Kanaparthi Vijaya
Published: January 2024

This study investigates the evaluation of multivariate time series data using a Generative Adversarial Network (GAN). Calculating the Value at Risk (VaR) for the Euro Overnight Index Average (EONIA) over different time periods and evaluating the financial risk consequences of the EONIA to Euro Short-Term Rate (ESTER) transition are the main objectives. Through the use of a particular GAN called TimeGAN, which focuses on macro-finance temporal and latent representation, the study aims to predict short-rate risk for EONIA. When estimating lower VaR and the 1-day higher VaR for EONIA, the TimeGAN model performs poorly. However, it performs well when estimating upper VaR for 10-day and 20-day periods. The variation of TimeGAN with PLS+FM, which uses Positive Label Smoothing and Feature Matching shows the upper and lower VaR for EONIA over 10 and 20-day periods are excellently estimated by this enhanced model. Simulations for the 20-day EONIA show less variation between TimeGAN variations than a one-factor Vasicek model, even with the proper VaR estimations. This study evaluates the proposed transition mapping from ESTER to EONIA by the European Central Bank (ECB), calculating an ESTER+8.5bps shift with the TimeGAN with PLS+FM. The results do not refute the validity of the ECB's proposed EONIA-ESTER mapping. Additionally, the TimeGAN with PLS+FM accurately predicts VaR for 10 and 20-day periods for ESTER using the EONIA-ESTER mapping. Whereas the one-factor Vasicek model finds it difficult to estimate higher VaR for ESTER over the same time frames.
Response to Selection of Indigenous Chicken in Rwanda Using Within-Breed Selection Strategy
Authors: Habimana Richard , Ngeno Kiplangat , Okeno Tobias Otieno
Published: January 2024

The study evaluated response to selection from within-breed selection strategy for conventional (CBS) and genomic (GBS) breeding schemes. These breeding schemes were evaluated in both high-health environments (nucleus) and smallholder farms (commercial). Breeding goal was to develop a dual-purpose IC for both eggs and meat through selective breeding. Breeding objectives were body weight (BW), egg weight (EW), egg number (EN) and resistance to Newcastle disease (AbR). A deterministic simulation was performed to evaluate rates of genetic gain and inbreeding. Base population in the nucleus was made up of 40 cockerels and 200 pullets. Selection pressure was 4% and 20% in the males and the females, respectively. The impact of nucleus size and selection pressure on rates of genetic gain and inbreeding of the breeding program was investigated through sensitivity analysis. SelAction software was used to predict rates of genetic gain and inbreeding. Results showed that using CBS in the nucleus, the breeding goal was 340.41$ and 1.13 times higher than that in the commercial flock. Inbreeding rate per generation of selected chicken in the nucleus was 1.45% and lower by 1.32 times compared to their offspring under smallholder farms. Genetic gains per generation in the nucleus for BW and EN traits were 141.10 g and 1.07 eggs and 1.12 and 1.10 times greater than those in smallholder farms, respectively. With GBS, the breeding goal was increased by 3.00 times whereas inbreeding rate was reduced by 3.15 times. Besides, using GBS, the selected birds in the nucleus were relatively similar to those in a commercial environment. Finally, the study revealed that the nucleus size and mating ratio influence the rates of genetic gain and inbreeding in both GBS and CBS. This study shows that IC in Rwanda have the potential to be improved through within-breed selection strategy using either CBS or GBS.
Su ve Kanalizasyon İdareleri için Mevcut Durum Analizi ile Uygun Performans Göstergelerinin Web Tabanlı Hesaplama Aracı ile Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: BOZKURT Cansu , FIRAT Mahmut , ATEŞ Abdullah
Published: January 2024

Su idareleri, su kayıplarını yönetmek ve su hizmetlerini kesintisiz bir şekilde sürdürebilmek için gelir getirmeyen su performansını düzenli izlemeli ve kontrol altına almalıdır. Etkin ve sürdürülebilir su kayıp yönetimi, içme suyu dağıtım sistemlerinde su, enerji ve finansal verimliliğin sağlanması açısından oldukça önemlidir. Bu çalışmada geliştirilen web tabanlı yazılım aracılığıyla su kayıp yönetimi bileşenlerinin değerlendirilmesi, gerçekçi bir yaklaşım ile mevcut durum analiz edilmesi ve idarelerin zayıf ve güçlü yönleri ile karşılaşabilecekleri potansiyel riskler tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda çalışmada öncelikle idarenin personel, teknik, ekipman ve finansal açıdan yeterliliğini ifade eden mevcut durum bileşenleri çalışma kapsamında 0’dan 5’e kadar geliştirilen 6 kademeli özgün puanlandırma matrisi ile analiz edilmekte, güvenilir ve kaliteli olan veriler elde edilmekte ve sonrasında ölçülebilir, uygulanabilir ve karşılaştırılabilir olan performans göstergelerinin analizi sistematik bir biçimde yapılacak şekilde üç modül birbiri ile entegre bir biçimde dinamik olarak çalışmaktadır. Böylece iyileştirilmesi gereken öncelikli alanlar tespit edilerek kısa-orta ve uzun vadeli gerçekçi ve ulaşılabilir hedefler tanımlanmakta, geliştirilen modüller ile idarelerin boşluk analizine fırsat tanınmaktadır. Su kayıp oranının azaltılması ve kontrol altına alınması ve sistem performansının iyileştirilmesi için, idarelerin mevcut durumu ve hedefleri göz önüne alınarak en uygun göstergeler ve süreç belirlenmektedir. Geliştirilen su kayıp yönetimi aracı sahayı temsil etmekte ve ekonomik bileşenleri de göz önünde bulundurarak bütüncül bir yaklaşım sunmaktadır. Aynı zamanda bu araç işlemlerin hızlı ve sistematik bir şekilde yapılmasına olanak tanımakta ve su kaybı azaltma faaliyetlerinde verimli analizler yapılmasını sağlamaktadır.
Um Estudo Internacional dos Direcionadores do Método de Mensuração de Ativos Biológicos
Authors: Moutinho Rafael Antonio , Da Silva Ricardo Luiz Menezes
Published: January 2024

O presente estudo tem como objetivo verificar quais são os direcionadores da mensuração a valor justo de ativos biológicos e da hierarquia de valor justo para um conjunto de 39 países que adotam as IFRS, considerando o cenário pós-revisão do pronunciamento contábil IAS 41. Trata-se de um estudo com abordagem descritiva, que emprega o Teste do Qui-quadrado para testar as hipóteses de pesquisa. A amostra inclui 85 empresas globais que adotam as IFRS entre 2015 e 2019. Os resultados sugerem que há associação entre status legal e hierarquia de valor justo. Demonstra-se também que o método de mensuração de ativos biológicos está associado com o tamanho e a intensidade de ativos biológicos, o que não ocorre com a alavancagem. O estudo contribui com a literatura ao trazer novas evidências sobre quais os fatores que são direcionadores da escolha do método de mensuração de ativos biológicos, como a hierarquia do valor justo e o status legal, considerando o cenário pós-revisão do pronunciamento contábil IAS 41. Espera-se que esta pesquisa seja útil para órgãos reguladores e normatizadores, para estabelecimento, aplicação ou revisão das normas contábeis sobre ativos biológicos, visando a maior harmonização das normas contábeis internacionais, e para os demais usuários das demonstrações financeiras interessados na comparação de informações contábeis sobre ativos biológicos.
Value Relevance de Ativos Intangíveis e Internacionalização das Empresas Brasileiras
Authors: Machado Julio Henrique , Galdi Fernando Caio
Published: January 2024

O objetivo do trabalho foi verificar a influência da internacionalização das empresas sobre a value relevance de ativos intangíveis. Tal proposta foi concebida a partir de evidências que indicam que (i) a value relevance de ativos intangíveis é mais forte em mercados desenvolvidos do que em mercados emergentes, e (ii) a elevada participação de investidores estrangeiros na bolsa brasileira faz com que o mercado local sofra grande influência desses agentes. A amostra foi composta por 94 empresas brasileiras de capital aberto, considerando o período entre 2012 e 2021. Foram efetuadas adaptações ao modelo de Ohlson (1995) e processadas as informações históricas por meio de regressão linear com dados em painel e controle de efeitos fixos. Os resultados demonstraram que os ativos intangíveis capitalizados no Balanço Patrimonial são relevantes para o mercado, com exceção do goodwill. Também demonstraram relevância nos ativos intangíveis registrados na Demonstração do Resultado, inclusos em despesas SG&A, pesquisa e desenvolvimento e publicidade e propaganda. Entre as medidas de internacionalização, houve maior significância para a variável ADR. Com isso, as observações foram separadas conforme esse atributo criando dois clusters. A regressão para o grupo de empresas com ADR retornou maior significância em favor da value relevance de ativos intangíveis. Em análise adicional, observou-se resultados que também apontam para maior relevância desses ativos no contexto de participação estrangeira no capital e de exportações. O trabalho contribui com o meio acadêmico, agentes reguladores e investidores no sentido de auxiliar no entendimento da relevância de ativos intangíveis para o mercado de capitais.
Artificial neural networks for monthly precipitation prediction in north-west Algeria: a case study in the Oranie-Chott-Chergui basin
Authors: Bouach Ahcene
Published: January 2024

The north-west region of Algeria, pivotal for the nation's water resources and agriculture, faces challenges from changing precipitation patterns due to climate change. In response, our study introduces a robust forecasting tool utilizing artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict monthly precipitation over a 12-month horizon. We meticulously evaluated two normalization methods, ANN-SS and ANN-MM, and assessed four distinct approaches for selecting input variables (no selection, ANN-WO, ANN-CO, and ANN-VE) to optimize model performance. Our research contributes significantly to the field by addressing a critical gap in understanding the impact of evolving precipitation patterns on water resources. Among the innovations, this study uniquely focuses on medium-term precipitation forecasting, an aspect often marginalized in previous research. Noteworthy outcomes include correlation coefficients of 0.48 and 0.49 during the validation phase, particularly with the Endogen variables and correlation-optimized models using Min-Max normalization. Additionally, the Min-Max normalized technique achieves an impressive 67.71% accuracy in predicting the hydrological situation based on the Standard Precipitation Index.
Evaluation of evapotranspiration using energy-based and water balance hydrological models
Authors: Fitria Ressy , Timothy Michael , Revellame Roald Marck J.
Published: January 2024

The reliability of evapotranspiration (ET) models is crucial to comprehending land–atmosphere interactions and water balance dynamics in various available resources of the model. This study compared two different models based on energy and water balance models, a surface energy balance system (SEBS) and spatial processes in hydrology (SPHY), evaluated against ground observation data from flux towers for different land-cover characteristics (forest and savanna) in southeast Africa. We found that both models have good correlation with flux-tower data for both sites (ZM-Mon and ZM-Kru). The SEBS model showed a lower root-mean-square error (RMSE; 2.17 mm day−1) at the savanna site (ZM-Kru) than the SPHY model (2.27 mm day−1). However, at the forest site (ZM-Mon), the SEBS model showed a higher RMSE value (1.90 mm day−1) than the SPHY model (0.88 mm day−1). Then, we analyzed the ET model's sensitivity to the precipitation variable. We found that SPHY overestimated ET during the winter season and underestimated it during the summer season, which might be influenced by the dependency of the SPHY model on water excess and water shortage stress parameters in ET calculations. Overall, SPHY, with fewer input data, showed a reasonably good result compared with SEBS. The results revealed that each model possesses its unique strengths and limitations in relation to specific land covers and vegetation composition, offering opportunities for improvement and optimization.
Produção acadêmica sobre a questão da reinserção social pela educação em estabelecimentos totais (2018 - 2022)
Authors: Louzada Ulysses Fonseca , Cruz Denise Santos da , Rocha-Veiga Adriana Moreira da
Published: January 2024

Este artigo decorre de uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura – RSL, com o objetivo de analisar a questão da reinserção social pela educação em estabelecimentos totais abordada pela produção acadêmica, representada pelas dissertações e teses, nas quais os termos de busca encontraram ressonância. A RSL baseou-se em buscas na Biblioteca Digital de Teses e dissertações (BDTD) do Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia (IBICIT), por representar um repositório estável quanto à qualidade das informações. O recorte temporal abrangeu a produção acadêmica nos últimos cinco (05) anos, ou seja, de 2018 a 2022. Essa metodologia de estudo bibliográfico aprimora o olhar do pesquisador para modos diferentes de trabalhar com informações e documentos, permitindo certo distanciamento da temática e das intenções da pesquisa mais amplas, aguçando a percepção diante de estudos que apresentam similaridades e permitem reconhecer se a proposição da sua pesquisa já foi discutida e abordada por outro pesquisador.
Net benefits of silky oak (Grevillea robusta) for small farmers in Musanze District, Rwanda
Authors: Niyomfura Rene , Kapp Gerald , Mugunga Canisius Patrick , Niyomugabo Jean de Dieu
Published: January 2024

This study was conducted in Musanze district, Rwanda, to evaluate the net benefits of silky oak (Grevillea robusta) production for small farmers. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 100 households distributed in four villages. The cost-benefit ratio was used as a decision-making tool. A diameter tape and a Haga altimeter were used to measure the DBH and height of grevillea and other dominant agroforestry tree species. Results indicate that 66 % of laborers were family members, gaining 625 Rwf per person day with grevillea production (US$ 0.61, with 4-8 hours of work per day. Also, results show that farmers earn 57,950 Rwandan Francs (Rwf) per hectare per year (US$ 57.48 from grevillea products (stakes, poles, charcoal, and timber), whereas the mean investment in grevillea production is 54,200 Rwf ha-1 year-1 (US$ 53.76. The net farm income is 3,225 Rwf (US$ 3.2 ha-1 year-1. The net benefit from grevillea product is affected by poor farmer data record as the majority of67% of respondents has not attended any formal education. However, farmers gain additional benefits of US$ 628, US$ 298, and US$ 224ha-1 year-1 from potatoes, maize, and bean, respectively, depending on their crop choice during intercropping with grevillea. The benefit-cost ratio is 1.06, which highlights the modest profitability of growing grevillea on the farm. In addition, soil erosion control, soil fertility increase, landslide prevention, shade provision, microclimate improvement, and biodiversity conservation were reported as ecosystem services of grevillea on the farm. Growth performance of grevillea (diameter at breast height, tree height, and volume) is analyzed in all four villages. The study shows that growing grevillea is profitable for smallholder farmers via tree products and farm benefits, including ecosystem services aspects.
The Comparison of Gender Equality between China and Japan Based on the Perspective of Work
Authors: Xu Yue , Yang Qi
Published: January 2024

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Carl Schmitt: La decisión sin supuestos y el fantasma del Estado
Authors: Cordero García Grecia
Published: January 2024

“Carl Schmitt: La decisione senza presupposti e il fantasma dello Stato”, publicado en La politica oltre lo Stato: Carl Schmitt (a cura di Giusseppe Duso), Venezia, Arsenale Cooperativa Editrice, 1981, 69-89.] Este ensayo es la versión original del artículo publicado y traducido al español “El tiempo cairológico de la decisión: falta de fundamento de la «Entscheindung» y fantasma del Estado en Carl Schmitt”, Poder y secularización, Ediciones Península, Barcelona, 1989.
Violencia política de género en México: una exploración subnacional
Authors: Tapia Muro Cristina
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de esta investigación es explorar el comportamiento de factores que la literatura ha identificado como relevantes para entender la violencia política de género (VPG) en el país a un nivel subnacional. La hipótesis es que el fenómeno se relaciona con la desigualdad en las condiciones de hombres y mujeres (políticas, económicas y sociales) y con elementos contextuales como la impunidad. Partiendo de planteamientos teóricos feministas, se analiza el caso de México de forma descriptiva a partir de datos estatales. Los hallazgos muestran que la desigualdad tanto social como política y económica además de elementos contextuales como la educación, están relacionados con el número de casos de VPG
Guerrero: la historia contada por Carlos Montemayor
Authors: Salas Osorio Rodrigo
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo tiene como finalidad realizar un homenaje a la que quizás sea la obra más reconocida del escritor Carlos Montemayor (1947-2010): Guerra en el paraíso, debido a que sus páginas son el testimonio imperecedero de los procesos guerrilleros que ocurrieron en el estado de Guerrero entre las décadas de 1960 y 1970. Los objetivos son: 1) desarrollar la visión histórica de Montemayor respecto al estado de Guerrero (expuesta en la novela mencionada) para testimoniar la vejez de los problemas políticos y sociales de Guerrero y 2) presentar los fragmentos de la novela que sustentan las tesis y la visión histórica del escritor
Alberto Arellano Ríos, Juan Pablo Navarrete Vela y Javier Rosiles Salas (coords.), (2023). Régimen, partidos y políticas públicas de la “4T”. Zapopan, El Colegio de Jalisco
Authors: Delgado Trejo Luis Fernando
Published: January 2024

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Backstepping-ANFIS Hybrid Controller Design for Cooperative Quadrotors
Authors: Mahfouz Mohamed , Hafez Ahmed T. , Ashry Mahmoud M. , Elnashar Gamal
Published: January 2024

This paper offers a novel hybrid control approach for solving the formation problem for a group of cooperative quadrotors unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Two-loop controller layout techniques are presented: one is a backstepping based PID controller as a higher-controller in external-loop to manage the proportional position orders and create body-axis rate orders for the internal loop. Second, it is an Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) Controller acts as a lower-controller in the internal-loop to generate desired angular rotations for every quadrotor, separately. The introduced hybrid controller is applied to overcome the formation aviation downside that keeps track of the leader-follower approach. The contribution in this paper lays in developing a solution for the formation problem for a group of cooperative UAVs through a double layer hybrid Backstepping-ANFIS controller. A complete model of six-degree of freedom for a group of cooperative UAVs is used in the MATLAB Simulink in order to perform various simulations to validate the hybrid proposed controller. Simulation results for a team of cooperative UAVs show the success of the proposed approach in solving the formation configuration problem for the UAV team members in free and loaded obstacles environment.
Model Identification and H∞ Control of an Aeropendulum
Authors: Breganon Ricardo , Alves Uiliam Nelson Lendzion Tomaz , De Almeida João Paulo Lima Silva , Ribeiro Fernando Sabino Fonteque , Mendonça Marcio , Palácios Rodrigo Henrique Cunha , Montezuma Marcio Aurelio Furtado
Published: January 2024

The aeropendulum is a nonlinear system that consists of a rod equipped with a motorized propeller at one of its ends and connected to a pivot at its other end. This pivot receives a torsional moment through the aerodynamic effects generated by the propeller thrust force. From a control point of view, the aeropendulum is a plant that imposes a significant complexity on the design of controllers. In view of that, this system can be used in didactic observations and real applications of control theory concepts. This work presents the model identification and  control of an aeropendulum system prototype. The model has as control input the voltage applied to the motor that drives the propeller and the rod angle as system output, measured by an incremental encoder. The identification process was conducted using the ident function of the Matlab® software. Based on the obtained model, an  controller was designed to stabilize the system around the operating point, maintaining the rod in a specific position. A square wave was used as a reference for the angular variation of the rod to verify the controller's efficiency in tracking a required angular trajectory. Simulation and experimental tests were conducted to validate the obtained mathematical model and the controller design. The results confirmed that the considered methodology was satisfactory for the studied case.
Manufacturing of Bimetal Composites 1060/5083 Composites Via Accumulative Press Bonding
Authors: Kadhim Mustafa M , Abdalkareem Jasim Saade , Hasan Jabbar Abdullah , A. Mutlak Dhameer
Published: January 2024

In-this-study using accumulative press bonding (APB) process, bimetal AA1060 and AA5083 have been fabricated. The aluminum bars were firstly press bonded and then this process continued up to five pressing steps. In the APB process, the composite samples were preheated at 320°C for 7 min before each pressing step. Mechanical-properties-of the-AA1060-AA5083 composites were appraised in appraisal to AA1060-AA1060 and AA15083-AA5083 accumulative press bonded single alloy MMCs. It was found that both of aluminum alloys deform in a same way in the AA1060-AA5083 composites-up-two-APB steps and then AA5083 layers began to neck. Also, it was found that the average strength of the AA1060-AA5083 composites is more than that of these-two-single-alloy MMCs. Moreover, by using-scanning-electron-microscopy (SEM), the effect of APB steps on the fracture surfaces of bi alloy composites have been investigated.
Política tecnológica en México. La industria de los plásticos
Authors: Vergara Reyes Delia Margarita
Published: January 2024

En esta obra la autora considera que la política tecnológica instrumentada en México, no ha sido eficiente ni suficiente para elevar la competitividad y bienestar que requiere el país. También, realiza un análisis profundo de la industria del plástico, con énfasis en su desempeño innovador, nos ofrece un diagnóstico de las capacidades tecnológicas que lleva a la conclusión de que éstas requieren reforzarse, si la industria del plástico quiere aumentar su cuota de valor agregado y su competitividad. Las conclusiones son contundentes en el sentido de que la industria del plástico tiene una marcada dependencia tecnológica, la cual se acentúa en virtud del escaso apoyo por parte de instrumentos gubernamentales y la insuficiente vinculación entre los actores del sistema de innovación. Esto se ve agravado por la falta de esquemas efectivos de formación y capacitación de recursos humanos calificados que alimentan esta industria. Se requiere entonces un cambio profundo asociado a un nuevo enfoque de política. México tiene que romper con su tradición reciente en la definición de políticas tecnológicas.
Machine Learning Oriented Heart Disease Prediction using Clinical Data with Genetic Factors: A Overview
Authors: Ukirde Sharayu , Date Prof. Anup , Jambe Mayur , Shiyal Prof. Hemant
Published: January 2024

Abstract: The critical global health concern of heart disease is to focus on improving its prediction accuracy through the integration of clinical data and genetic factors using machine learning. The primary aim is to develop a highly accurate predictive model that can revolutionize heart disease diagnosis and enhance healthcare outcomes. Machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence, offers the potential to create systems that can learn from historical data and make informed predictions, particularly in the medical field. The research measures the likelihood of patients being diagnosed with cardiovascular heart disease based on a range of medical attributes, including age, gender, chest pain, and fasting sugar levels. A dataset from Kaggle, comprising comprehensive patient medical histories and attributes, is leveraged, utilizing 14 medical attributes to predict heart disease risk. The research incorporates four unique machine learning algorithms, namely Logistic regression, Support Vector Machines (SVM), Decision Trees, and Random Forest Classifier, to classify individuals into two groups: those who are susceptible to heart disease and those who are not. The research endeavours to significantly enhance heart disease prediction accuracy, providing a promising avenue for personalized healthcare and early detection. Through the synergy of clinical and genetic data and the capabilities of machine learning, it aims to contribute to more precise risk assessment, timely treatment, and ultimately better outcomes for individuals at risk of heart disease.
Material Selection for Differential Gearbox under Torque Conditions: A Simulation-Based Study
Authors: Parihar Nitin , Sharma Tripti
Published: January 2024

Abstract: This research paper conducts an in-depth exploration into the structural behaviors of three distinct materials—Cast Iron, Copper Alloy, and Magnesium Alloy—within the framework of a differential gearbox under varying torque loads. Employing finite element analysis through ANSYS, the investigation systematically scrutinizes critical parameters such as total deformations, equivalent stress (von Mises stress), and shear stress. The primary aim is to offer insights that guide material selection strategies and enhance the optimization of design processes in automotive applications. The results illuminate nuanced material responses when exposed to torque conditions, presenting implications for real-world gear assembly scenarios. This study significantly contributes to the evolving knowledge base in automotive engineering, providing a foundation for wellinformed decision-making in material selection and design optimization for differential gearboxes.
Hand Gesture Recognition Using AI/ML
Authors: Jawalkar Tejasvi , Khalate Sejal Sandeep , Medhe Shweta Anil , Palaskar Kshitija Shashikant
Published: January 2024

Abstract: Every day, we see many people who are facing illnesses as deaf, dumb and blind etc. They face difficulties in interacting with others. Previously developed techniques were all sensors based and they didn’t give a general solution. This article explains a new technology for virtual conversations without sensors. An image processing technique called Histogram of gradient (HOG) along with an artificial neural network (ANN) has been used to train the system. The Web Camera is used to take an image of different gestures and that will be used as input to the Mat lab. The software will recognize the image and identify the core speech output to be processed using the speech replay suite. Sign language is composed of continuous gestures, therefore, for sign language recognition, in addition to spatial domain, it also needs to capture motion information across multiple consecutive video frames.This paper explains two way communications between the deaf, dumb and normal people which means the proposed system is capable of converting the sign language to text and voice.
A Study on Compressive Strength and Micro Structural Properties of Magnesium Oxychloride Cement Concrete Under Varying Temperatures of Magnesium Oxide
Authors: Goud Danthuri Karthik
Published: January 2024

Abstract: Construction is a huge consumer of natural resources and a considerable contribution in terms of CO2 emissions. Manufacturing cement and construction materials was shown t be source of the most greenhouse gas emissions. This study looks at whether magnesium oxychloride cement (MOC) may be used as a concrete alternative to standard Portland cement to lessen the environmental effect of the building sector. The research process involves a thorough review of the literature, an experimental investigation, and an internal structural analysis based on the optimal molar ratio. In this investigation, MOC cement concrete was mixed with magnesium powder at varied temperatures. The use of heated magnesium oxide powder produces the first set of results. Finally, a change was made to increase compressive strength of MOC cement concrete. To stimulate the reaction or gel formation, heat was applied to MgO powder at various temperatures and added to the manufacturing of MOC cement to improve the compressive strength. The molar ratio is chosen from the journal for optimum mixing and simple casting of concrete cubes. SEM and EDAX are utilized to analyze the microstructure of the various raised temperature samples. The MgO, phases 3 and 5, are apparent as double and triple ribbons with shared boundaries with water molecules and chloride anions in the SEM images, showing that the strength has increased due to these phases. EDAX shows the proportion of elemental weight in the sample
Review on Sublingual Tablet
Authors: Gadekar Nilesh Shivaji , Gaikwad Sakshi Machhindra , Katkar Swati Bhagwan
Published: January 2024

Abstract: Objective: As sublingually given dose forms avoid hepatic metabolism, sublingual medication delivery can be an alternate and superior method to oral drug delivery. For some medications, particularly those prescribed for the treatment of acute diseases, a quick onset of pharmacological activity is frequently required. Sublingual pills dissolve quickly, and the major saliva available is typically enough to achieve dosage form disintegration along with enhanced dissolving and increased bioavailability. Findings: Comparing sublingual pills to traditional dosage forms, it was discovered that the former had superior qualities. Due to their rapid breakdown, tablets taken sublingually had more bioavailability, a quicker onset of action, and improved dissolving characteristics. Rapid disintegration was made possible by the addition of super-disintegrants, and this method can be applied to the treatment of urgent or acute disorders. Conclusion: To make sure a quick onset of action, higher patient compliance, and increased bioavailability, sublingual tablets or any sublingual dosage form might be used. Drugs that undergo significant first pass metabolism or degradation in the GIT can be administered sublingually. When compared to normal oral tablets, drugs given sublingually typically have improved bioavailability, which leads to dose reduction.
Keinginan untuk Mengunjungi Green Hotel
Authors: Agustin Yulia , Anindita Rangga Anung , Ekasari Ayu
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh variabel-variabel psikografis dalam kaitannya dengan lingkungan (biospheric, altruistic, collectivistic value) serta dua variabel environmental knowledge (subjective dan objective knowledge) terhadap sikap dan intensi mengunjungi green hotel. Green hotel merupakan salah satu konsep pengembangan pariwisata berkelanjutan yang telah diterapkan di Indonesia sejak tahun 2011. Sebanyak 252 responden berpartisipasi sebagai sampel dalam penelitian ini dengan menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan dalam kuesioner yang diajukan melalui survey.  Desain penelitian ini adalah uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan structural equation modeling sebagai metode analisa data. Data diolah menggunakan software SmartPLS 3. Hasil pengolahan data membuktikan pengaruh positif biospheric dan altruistic value serta subjective dan objective knowledge terhadap sikap dan niat mengunjungi green hotel. Hasil penelitian ini menjadi masukan bagi pengelola green hotel agar dapat merancang strategi promosi yang tepat untuk menggaet wisatawan.
Persepsi Wisatawan Terhadap Wisata Dolphin Watching di Pantai Lovina, Kabupaten Buleleng
Authors: Purwahita A.A.A. Ribeka Martha
Published: January 2024

Wisatawan memegang peranan penting sebagai sumber informasi terhadap pemberian kesan, pesan dan pengalaman yang diperoleh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis persepsi wisatawan dan terhadap wisata dolphin watching yang berlangsung di Pantai Lovina. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dan didukung kuantitatif. Data kualitatif didapatkan melalui observasi, wawancara dan studi pustaka. Data yang telah terkumpul, dianalisis berdasarkan masing-masing indikator. Hasil penelitian tentang persepsi wisatawan menunjukkan wisata dolphin watching di Pantai Lovina adalah berbasis masyarakat, diperoleh indikator – indikator pada kemudahan memesan, mendapatkan briefing awal, perlengkapan untuk keselamatan, mendapatkan informasi memadai, merasa aman dan nyaman, menikmati atraksi wisata lainnya, mendapatkan kesan ramah dan positif, wisatawan mendapatkan sarana memadai, dan wisatawan puas. Hasil persepsi dari masing-masing indikator tersebut, adalah dilihat dari baik buruknya pelayanan yang diperoleh, sehingga pada akhirnya akan mempengaruhi harapan, kepuasan serta loyalitas (loyalty) bagi wisatawan untuk datang berkunjung kembali.
The Silk Road as a Model for the BRI
Authors: Egshig Shagdarsuren
Published: January 2024

Roads are dynamic. Among various trade roads such as the Great Inka Road, Steppe Road, Silk Road, Tea Horse Road, Tea Road and Maritime Porcelain Road, the Silk Road has been raised three times in its history. Nomads and merchant communities on Silk Road moved more frequently, they had more opportunities to make pathways. The Mongols established their horse courier stations (Mongolian: örtöö) in the vast Eurasian plain during the Mongolian Empire. Through the courier service, letters, oral messages and news passed extremely rapidly. The Mongolian Khans or emperors created a management of trade routes across different countries, providing and protecting peace on the territory. They established the Pax Mongolia (Mongol Peace) in various countries. During the time of Mongol Peace, many different commodities, methods of trade, forms of international trade, forms of financial instruments and new payment facilities were originated along the Silk Road. The Mongols “globalized” the world at that time. Nowadays the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is adopting similar operations in its current foreign and economic policies. In 2013, the Chinese president announced the “Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road” strategy; the term was further abbreviated as to the “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) expressing a comprehensive economic structure for the land-based economies of Eurasia and sea routes to Europe, Africa and other Asian ports. The concept of the historical Silk Road stays behind the the BRI initiative.
The Gobi Khulan: A Flagship Species for Mobility
Authors: Kaczensky Petra , Ganbaatar Oyunsaikhan , Dejid Nandintsetseg , Buuveibaatar Bayarbaatar
Published: January 2024

Khulan, the Asiatic wild ass, have been eradicated from most of their former range. The Mongolian Gobi currently holds more than 80% of the global population and constitutes more than 70% of the global breeding range and therefore is the most important stronghold of the species. In the Mongolian Gobi, individual khulan roam over thousands of square kilometers annually and their movements are among the largest reported for terrestrial mammals globally. The high mobility of khulan plays a critical role for the ecosystem functioning of the Mongolian Gobi, including large-scale seed dispersal and provision of water holes for other wildlife. Khulan also have non-consumptive aesthetic and naturalistic values for local residents and harbor the potential for wildlife tourism and subsistence hunting. The species is currently listed as Near Threatened in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, but remains under close scrutiny because multiple developments which negatively impact the size, quality and functional connectivity of the Gobi–Eastern Steppe ecosystem are happening simultaneously and at an unprecedented speed in an ecosystem which so far has remained at a near natural stage. These developments are the: 1) dramatic increase in livestock numbers and a change in the traditional herding practice, 2) rapid development of the resource extraction sector, and 3) expansion and upgrading of the transport infrastructure to meet the needs of the mining sector and allow Mongolia to connect to international markets. The paper explores how these threats may affect khulan in the future and why khulan are an ideal flagship species for mobility and landscape connectivity.