bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Komunikasi Interpersonal Pustakawan terhadap Kepuasan Pemustaka di Perpustakaan Era Digital (Studi Kasus di Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang)
Authors: Putri Andini Winata , Nabila Jeihan
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine (1) describe the interpersonal communication of librarians in the Library of Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang. (2) describe the level of user satisfaction at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang Library. (3) describe the effect of librarian interpersonal communication on the level of library satisfaction at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang Library in the digital era. This research is a type of quantitative research with descriptive methods, data obtained through distributing questionnaires at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang Library. The population in this study was visitor data from January to December 2022 with a sample size of 99 respondents. Sampling is determined based on the Simple Random Sampling Technique which is a sampling technique that is carried out randomly without regard to the strata in the population. The results of this study are (1) interpersonal communication of librarians at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang Library is classified as high with an average value of 3.07 on a good interval scale. (2) user satisfaction at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang Library is high with an average of 3.19 on a good interval scale. (3) Librarian interpersonal communication affects library satisfaction at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang Library, where the Fhitung value (39.747)> Ftabel (3.94) at a significant level of 5% which states that there is a significant influence between librarian interpersonal communication on library satisfaction at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang Library.
Passive Cooling Performance in Vernakular Javanese Architecture
Authors: Murti Nugroho Agung
Published: February 2024

Through the development of passive design solutions, architecture has to deal with issues relating to the subject of the energy crisis and building comfort. Vernacular architecture contains design principles that optimize natural systems for the creation of habitable comfort. This needs to be proven through the study of natural design for thermal environments in vernacular architecture, especially in Joglo buildings. This paper aims to evaluate the performance of passive cooling in Javanese vernacular houses through observation techniques and field measurements. Passive cooling performance is limited to visually appropriate aspects of building elements as well as air temperature measurement results that fall within the comfortable temperature limit along with the magnitude of the decrease in air temperature in the building. Visual methods are used to determine the suitability of passive design parameters, while field measurements are carried out to assess comfort levels and air temperature reductions. The object of this research is Joglo House in Karangjati, Ngawi, East Java. The air temperature and humidity measurement tool used is the RC 4H Data Logger with a measurement duration of seventeen days. The results showed that the main elements of passive cooling based on visual observation techniques were orientation, roof volume and porous walls.  Passive cooling  performance results include two things, namely: first, the average air temperature (27.5°C) in the building is within the comfortable temperature limit; second, the rate of decrease in air temperature in buildings during the day reaches 3.3°C
Utilization of Waste as a Raw Material to Replace Manufactured Materials For Scavengers Houses at The Kawatuna TPA Location, Palu City
Authors: Burhanuddin Burhanuddin , Luthfiah Luthfiah , Salenda Hariyadi , Amalia Nazirah
Published: February 2024

The biggest problem in housing in Indonesia is how to deal with the housing problems of low-income communities. Houses normally inhabited by such communities are often in unhealthy environments, as are houses built only with cheap materials or waste materials. One example of the lower layers of the community is the drillers who settled in the Kawatuna TPA of Palu City. The drillers built houses using local materials such as wood, ruby or zinc roofs, and tripleks. The condition of the houses built by the rollers is very worrying, especially the lack of ventilation, which causes the air exchange to not take place properly. And a lot of garbage gathered in front of the house could lead to disease. This research will conduct a study that can find solutions to the problems faced by rollers in the Kawatuna TPA area, one of which is through the use of garbage waste as a substitute material manufactured for the construction of rolling houses. In addition to that, a redesign of the shape of the houses will be done to get a proper shape from the health side. The data analysis used is a qualitative descriptive analysis. Qualitative data obtained through data collection techniques using observation results in the Kawatuna TPA. The results of this study are simple, healthy home designs that utilize waste materials. The design of rolling houses is divided according to their activities: large type, or type A, for fixed rollers, and small type, or type B, for non-stable rollers
State of the Art Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Authors: Mdanat Eyadeh , Kabirpour Armita , Sun Erick , Alexis Sophia , Puskas John , Lattouf Omar
Published: February 2024

The desire for surgical intervention for pulmonary embolism (PE) precipitated the development of cardiopulmonary bypass, and therefore a new era in history of cardiac surgery, cardiology, and medicine. However, the advent of systemic thrombolysis and catheter-directed therapy have decreased interest in surgical management of PE. Surgical pulmonary embolectomy is limited to patients in critical condition with high mortality after other interventions have failed. The issue with clinicians delaying surgical pulmonary embolectomy is that in the interim patients may become critically ill with irreversible end organ dysfunction. Management necessitates decompression of RV afterload by relieving PE obstruction to improve RV function and left ventricular filling. Understanding the pathophysiology of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) obstruction and RV failure with a multidisciplinary heart team is paramount.
Improving Pediatric Clostridioides difficile Testing Practices: Implementation of a 2-Tier Diagnostic Pathway
Authors: Sylvester Sarah , Fisher Charalene , Dalabih Abdallah , Marrero Elizabeth , Sietsema Lydia , Honeycutt Michele D , Boyanton Bobby L , Birisci Esma , Slagle Brittany
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is a significant concern for children, especially for those who are hospitalized or who have underlying medical conditions. Diagnosis of C. difficile infection (CDI) in these patients can be challenging due to asymptomatic colonization. Inappropriate testing and non-adherence to laboratory testing guidelines can result in increased false-positive rates precipitating unnecessary isolation precautions and antibiotic treatment for these patients.  
 
Methods: This retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a new diagnostic pathway for C. difficile testing that was implemented in two pediatric hospitals. The study design collected data for two years, one year before and one year after pathway implementation. The study highlighted the importance of appropriate testing and the need for interventions to improve testing practices in pediatric patients. A 2-tier testing algorithm was implemented, consisting of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the presence or absence of the toxin B gene and an enzyme immunoassay for toxin A/B production. The best practice advisory was used to determine when C. difficile testing should not be performed. The chi-square test and Fisher's Exact Test analyzed the data using SPSS version 29.
 
Results: The study found a significant association between the implementation of the C. difficile testing pathway and the test positivity rates for both inpatient and emergency department (ED) patients at both hospitals. Out of 159,434 Hospital A inpatients, 71 had positive C. difficile test results, and out of 11,109 Hospital B inpatients, nine had positive test results. Similarly, out of 121,951 Hospital A ED patients, eight had positive test results, and out of 67,999 Hospital B ED patients, 16 had positive test results. The study found a statistically significant association between the pre and post pathway implementation years for both hospitals (p<0.001 for Hospital B inpatient and ED, p=0.033 for Hospital A inpatient, and p=0.004 for Hospital A ED).
 
Conclusion: Adherence to laboratory testing guidelines, appropriate testing based on factors such as the patient's age, underlying health conditions, recent antibiotic use, and the presence of other infections or illnesses can reduce unnecessary testing and false-positive rates. False-positive results can occur in pediatric patients due to the high rate of asymptomatic colonization, making it essential to use a combination of clinical symptoms, history, and appropriate diagnostic testing to minimize the risk of misdiagnosis.
A Call to Action: Ensuring Life Amidst Conflict - The Plight of Cancer and Kidney Dialysis Patients in the Gaza Strip
Authors: Hossam El Din Moawad Mostafa , M Alkhawaldeh Ibraheem , Alabdallat Yasmeen Jamal
Published: February 2024

The Gaza Strip faces a severe healthcare crisis, especially in cancer care and kidney dialysis, which is worsened by existing socioeconomic issues. Highly prevalent poverty and unemployment levels, coupled with a fragile healthcare system of just two oncology facilities, create significant challenges. The ongoing Israeli war on Gaza exacerbates the situation, with Israeli forces targeting healthcare facilities and fuel shortages endangering thousands, including vulnerable groups like children and women. Damaged infrastructure and restricted movement lead to chronic shortages of medical supplies, disrupting essential care.
RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA DE PRÁTICAS ANTIRRACISTAS NAS AULAS DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA
Authors: Souza Adejanira Gonçalves de Araújo , Rodrigues Leandro Pereira
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho relata uma oficina de práticas antirracistas realizada nas aulas de educação física com alunos do 6º ano de uma escola pública municipal em Melgaço, PA. O objetivo foi vivenciar experiências antirracistas e refletir sobre as contribuições dessas práticas no ambiente escolar. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem qualitativa, utilizando o Diário de Campo como técnica de coleta de dados, os quais foram analisados por meio da análise de conteúdo, seguindo os passos de pré-análise, exploração do material e tratamento dos resultados. Os resultados revelaram que os estudantes têm consciência do que é o racismo, porém as instituições pouco contribuem para combater essa problemática, já que os alunos desconheciam as práticas antirracistas. conclui-se que as práticas pedagógicas antirracistas são pouco trabalhadas na escola; que os alunos possuem uma percepção do que vem a ser racismo e que possuem uma compreensão distorcida do continente africano.
Value Engineering Implementation In The River Sentiong Normalization Project, Jakarta Central
Authors: Dinariana Dwi , Jayady Arman , Daeroby Achmad
Published: February 2024

In Central Jakarta, work to normalize times every year is carried out but the available budget is insufficient to accommodate all proposals for normalization every year. This research aims to optimize the use of the budget in public works infrastructure in Central Jakarta through the application of the value engineering (VE) method. The focus is on the Sentiong River Normalization Project by finding the best creative ideas using VE. The Value Engineering method consists of seven stages, including function analysis, evaluation, and recommendations. Primary data was obtained through interviews, while secondary data was in the form of Budget Plans and literature studies. The results showed that by replacing the previous design using concrete sheet piles, it was possible to achieve a cost savings of 15.61% in a 50 year construction period.
Implementasi Pengelolaan Pembelajaran Pada Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Di Mi Terpadu Al-Madani Margorejo Pati
Authors: Abdul Mu’iz Muhammad , Irvan Maulana Muh , Zunan Firmannur Maulana , Kusmawati Heny
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pelaksanaan kurikulum merdeka belajar, untuk mengetahui kendala yang dihadapi dalam pelaksanaan kurikulum merdeka, dan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengelolaan pembelajaran berbasis kurikulum mandiri di MI Terpadu Al-Madani. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Tahap-tahap implementasi kurikulum merdeka di MI Terpadu Al-Madani dilakukan dalam 4 langah: 1) Melakukan sosialisasi terkait kurikulum merdeka, serta guru harus memahami konsep-konsep dasar yang harus dikuasai dalam kurikulum merdeka. 2) Memotifasi guru-guru untuk mempelajari secara mandiri tentang kurikulum merdeka dan mengikutsertakannya dalam pelatihan-pelatihan atau sejenisnya. 3) Mempersiapkan administrasi pembelajaran berupa buku ajar, perlengkapan pendidikan, administrasi kelas dan administrasi gurunya. 4) Penilaian atau assesmen dalam kurikulum merdeka.
Faire Arbeit bei plattformvermittelter Sorgearbeit in Österreich?
Authors: Vogel Laura , Köszegi Sabine
Published: February 2024

Während sich die Datenlage über Plattformarbeitskräfte in männerdominierten Branchen wie Essensliefer- und Fahrdiensten bereits stark verbessert hat, fehlt es noch an Grundlagenwissen über online vermittelte Betreuungsarbeit in Österreich. Die vorliegende qualitative Studie untersucht die Bedingungen und Charakteristika von plattformvermittelter Sorgearbeit über Betreut.at. Die Ergebnisse der Fallstudie zeigen, dass auch hier informelle, prekäre Arbeitsverhältnisse vorherrschen. Durch die marktförmige Ausgestaltung der Plattform kommt es zu einer starken Individualisierung der Verantwortung. Hinzu kommen besondere geschlechtsspezifische Risiken für die überwiegend weiblichen Beschäftigten, wobei intersektionale Ungleichheiten reproduziert werden. Der Beitrag zielt darauf ab, neben bestehenden Risiken auch potenzielle Ansatzpunkte herauszuarbeiten, wie Plattformen tatsächlich dazu beitragen könnten, dass diese spezifische Form von Sorgearbeit fair, transparent und effektiv erbracht werden kann.
Persönliche, fiskalische und gesamtwirtschaftliche Kosten eines frühen Schulabgangs in Österreich
Authors: Bacher Johann
Published: February 2024

Bildung ist in modernen Gesellschaften eine zentrale individuelle und gesellschaftliche Ressource. Ein geringes Ausmaß an Bildung wird daher politisch, aber auch von Akteur:innen anderer gesellschaftlicher Bereiche als problematisch betrachtet. Sie verursacht individuelle, ökonomische und soziale Kosten. Daher wird eine Reduktion der Zahl der frühen Schulabgänge auf europäischer und nationaler Ebene angestrebt.Für Österreich liegen zwar Daten zum Umfang und zur Struktur der frühen Schulabgänge sowie zu Maßnahmen und deren Wirkungen vor, rezente Kostenschätzungen fehlen aber. Daher wird mit diesem Beitrag auf Basis der EU-SILC-Daten 2017 bis 2021 eine Kostenschätzung mit aktuellen Daten vorgenommen.Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass ein früher Schulabgang für alle untersuchten Kostenträger:innen (betroffene Jugendliche, öffentliche Hand, Arbeitgeber:innen) Kosten verursacht. Hochgerechnet auf alle frühen Schulabgänge liegen beträchtliche gesamtwirtschaftliche Kosten von über einer Milliarde Euro jährlich vor. Daher lohnt es sich, bestehende Maßnahmen zur Reduktion der Anzahl früher Schulabgänge und zur Integration von frühen Schulabgänger:innen in den Arbeitsmarkt zu intensivieren und weiterzuentwickeln.
Geschichte und Zukunft der Arbeit
Authors: Schaaff Herbert
Published: February 2024

Das Institut für die Geschichte und Zukunft der Arbeit ist eine von Horst Neumann gegründete gemeinnützige Stiftung. Ein Autor:innenkollektiv hat in mehrjähriger Arbeit ein voluminöses siebenbändiges Werk zur Geschichte und Zukunft der Arbeit erstellt. Erzählt und analysiert werden die drei historischen Epochen der Arbeit (Jäger- und Sammlergesellschaften, Agrikultur, industrieller Kapitalismus) sowie mögliche Szenarien für die kommenden 100 Jahre. Neben einer chronologischen Bearbeitung erfolgt ebenfalls eine Darstellung entlang der wichtigsten strukturellen Faktoren wie Arbeitsteilung, Arbeitsorganisation, Arbeitszeit, Technik, Macht, Armut und Reichtum, Bevölkerung und Klima.
Control the robot arm through vision-based human hand tracking
Authors: Phuong Le , Cong Vo
Published: February 2024

In this paper, hand tracking based on computer vision is developed to control the movement of a SCARA robot arm. The robot arm will move according to the movement of the human hand. Instead of using buttons on the teach-pendant or a computer control program to move the robot arm, the robot can now be easily controlled and positioned quickly by the movement of the operator's hand. A SCARA robot arm with two rotation joints and one translation motion is constructed for the validation system. Two states of the hand are recognized for controlling the vacuum cup to grasp the products. Stepper motors drive the robot arm. Arduino Uno is used as the main controller for controlling the stepper motors. The handtracking is performed by using the MediaPipe Hands framework developed by Google. The coordinates of 21 hand landmarks are extracted for further processing. A program is written on a personal computer to process the image to get the position and state of the hand. This position is transformed into the rotation angles of the robot's joints. Then, the angles and state are sent to the Arduino board. The Arduino board creates pulse signals to rotate the stepper motors. The experimental results show that the robot's trajectory is close to the hand trajectory at a low speed.
The effect of reinforcement of alumina matrix composites by ZrB₂ and FeSiAl inclusions on the dielectric property at microwave frequencies
Authors: Ouhassan Youssef , Bri Seddik , Habibi Mohamed
Published: February 2024

In this paper, two composites ZrB₂/Al₂O₃ and FeSiAl/Al₂O₃ were characterized using the Transmission/Reflection characterization technique. The volume contents of ZrB₂ and FeSiAl inclusions in these composites vary between 0 and 15%. The results obtained indicate that the percentage of the inclusions in the composites effectively improves the dielectric property. The comparison of the effect of ZrB₂ and FeSiAl inclusions on the dielectric properties of these composites confirms that reinforcing these composites with FeSiAl particles results in better dielectric properties. Furthermore, these results indicate that the dielectric property of the two composites studied decreases progressively with increasing frequency in the X band. This frequency dependence of the dielectric property of the composites studied is very important and shows that the composites studied are good candidates for microwave absorption applications in the X-band and for antenna design. Additionally, a comparison between the numerical results obtained in this work and the experimental results published in the literature reveals a close agreement, validating the reliability of the study's findings.
Innovative application of artificial neural networks for effective rotational shaft crack localization
Authors: Shakir Salah , Jaber Alaa
Published: February 2024

Rotational shafts are pivotal components in industrial settings and are responsible for transmitting torque and rotational motion. Despite their significance, these shafts are susceptible to faults, particularly cracks, which can adversely affect the system's performance and safety. Hence, efficient crack detection and diagnosis ensure safety, reliability, and costeffectiveness. This research aims to develop an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model that can effectively identify cracks occurring at different depths and locations in rotating shafts, which operate at varying rotational speeds. Vibration signals were obtained and subjected to preprocessing using a bandpass filter to isolate the shaft signals from other components. Subsequently, time-domain statistical features were extracted from the filtered signals. An optimal feature selection methodology was employed to rank the extracted features, and the highest-ranking features were chosen for training the ANN model. The findings of this research indicate that the developed model achieved a classification accuracy of 94.4%.
Weightless neural network-based fault diagnosis in suspension system
Authors: Shah Ronit , Venkatesh Naveen , Balaji Arun , Sugumaran V.
Published: February 2024

Vehicle suspension systems play a critical role in ensuring passenger comfort and safety. Detecting faults in these systems is vital for maintaining safety, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Traditional inspection methods have limitations, such as visual checks, bounce tests, and alignment assessments. This study explores Wilkie, Stonham, and Aleksander Recognition Device (WiSARD), a weightless neural network (WNN), for suspension fault diagnosis. A WNN model is employed to classify suspension system faults using sensor data. The dataset includes both normal and faulty conditions to train the model. The study assesses WiSARD under various fault conditions, including strut damage, mount failure, worn-out components, and low wheel pressure. Comparative evaluations demonstrate that the approach outperforms other classification techniques, achieving an impressive 95.63% accuracy with a rapid 0.05-second computation time for test data. This WNN-based method proves superior in detecting suspension faults and holds potential as a candidate for real-time vehicle fault diagnosis systems.
Numerical investigation of natural convection heat transfer using TiO₂/Al₂O₃-water nanofluids
Authors: Oulahou Younes , Elguennouni Youssef , Hssikou Mohamed , Balit Jamal , Alaoui Mohammed
Published: February 2024

Recently, nanofluids have been used as an alternative in several industries to improve the heat transfer process. This paper focuses on the numerical modeling of the performance of the natural convection process through TiO₂/Al₂O₃-water nanofluids in a square cavity containing a heated block. The lattice Boltzmann method is used in this study to present the nanofluid heat transfer enhancement. Results are presented in terms of streamlines, isothermal contours, and Nusselt number profiles. The findings demonstrate that by raising the Rayleigh number and solid nanoparticle concentration, the average Nusselt number increases, and they reveal that the heated block enormously affects the flow structure and heat transfer. It is also demonstrated that the type of nanoparticles significantly impacts the natural convection heat transfer.
Ritual performance in the behavior of Red Star and Partizan fans
Authors: Penezić Slobodan , Selenić Uroš
Published: February 2024

Every activity consists of ritualized gestures and sounds, whether it concerns performance in arts, sports or everyday life. Such rituals include movements, words and songs, usually performed in a specific place. This paper aims to connect the behaviour of the Red Star and Partizan fans with ritual performance, having in mind the pre-arranged patterns of behaviour, ways of cheering, performing songs and activities in expectation of the games of these two teams. Moving through the city in characteristic clothing combinations with club symbols represents performance as a concept manifested in games and sports. During each Eternal Derby, the ritual is noticeable as a ritual that involves gathering in certain places in the city, arriving, entering the stadium, cheering before, during and after the game, leaving the stadium, and celebrating in the streets. Since football has become a very popular game, every sporting event recognizes the participants as athletes, mediators and spectators. However, of all the participants in the sports events, those who stand out are the fans who strongly identify with the clubs from their city.
Against the educational hierarchy: Travel, teach, subdue
Authors: Ostojić Aleksandar , Krstić Predrag , Iguman Sanja
Published: February 2024

Relying primarily on the analyses and suggestions by Rancière and Lévi-Strauss, the authors of this paper endeavour to present a critique of the hierarchically valued landmarks of travelling and education. The first part of the paper is dedicated to Western travellers and their 'civilizing' treatment of other landscapes and peoples, previously unknown. The second part of the paper identifies an analogous pattern when it comes to relationship established in the educational process, where the new and the unknown also have to be mastered, conquered, and subdued by unquestionable knowledge. The conclusion suggests the possibility of deconstructing the predefined system of civilization and/or knowledge, with a view to creating the possibility for the affirmation of differences without domination, as well as learning without an unambiguous explanation, a possibility that may perhaps materialise with the abandoning of the illusion about the universal authority of Knowledge and its possessor.
The Republic Electoral Commission as the fourth branch of government: Challenges and perspectives
Authors: Stamenković Viktor
Published: February 2024

This paper analyzes the current status of the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) and emphasizes the need for change so as to transform it from an existing partisan body with weak capacities into a more neutral, stronger, and more independent institution. Based on solutions from comparative practices, several measures that can be taken on this path are proposed. Firstly, it is necessary to change the current method of electing RIK members in order to reduce partisan influence on this body. Additionally, extending the term of office for RIK members is required to ensure greater independence of RIK from the current configuration of political forces and provide the opportunity for fundamental and concrete steps towards improving the electoral process. Activities related to elections, currently carried out by several other bodies in addition to RIK, should be centralized and entrusted to a professional electoral administration in order to eliminate unnecessary communication between RIK and these bodies. This would make the entire process of organizing and monitoring elections more simpler and coherent. Implementing these solutions could lead to RIK becoming a game changer in contexts of weakened institutional capacities and a limited number of external factors that can influence the improvement of the democratic process, contributing to freer and fairer elections.
Digital dimension of ntrepreneurship as a significant dimension of social security
Authors: Kovačević Milan , Tomašević Vladimir
Published: February 2024

Digital entrepreneurship represents an important component of economic development. This paper tries to emphasize the importance of the factors that belong to the digital dimension of the entrepreneurial ecosystem according to the EIDES methodology, in the early phase of the company's life cycle, from the area of human capital. The goal is to point out the role of these factors in improving economic stability and the ability of individuals to effectively respond to the challenges and opportunities of the modern digital environment. Understanding the importance of this dimension becomes crucial when defining policies and strategies aimed at improving the quality of life of individuals and the social community as a whole, ensuring fair access to economic and professional opportunities of importance for social security in the 21st century.
Methodological guidelines for the scientific research of false reports on planted explosive devices in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Mijalković Saša , Milašinović Srđan
Published: February 2024

During 2022 and 2023, Serbia was affected by a wave of false reports of planted explosive devices in public places (so-called "telephone terrorism"). In the public, it was sensationally presented as terrorism, cyber-terrorism, high-tech crime, letter-bombs, false reporting of a crime, endangering public order and peace, and special war, which contributed to the "nervousness" of citizens and the disruption of the usual lifestyle, as well as mistrust in the state power. Since "telephone terrorism" was not a subject of scientific interest in Serbia, since methodological dilemmas are evident when interpreting/ researching phenomena, since there are problems of distinguishing "telephone terrorism" from similar threats and there is an obvious conceptual-categorical chaos in this regard, a need arose to establish certain methodological guidelines for future researchers from the perspective of sociology of terrorism.
Perception of parental support in the career development of students with intellectual disabilities
Authors: Milanović-Dobrota Biljana , Mentus-Kandić Tatjana , Buha Nataša
Published: February 2024

Introduction. Parents are the primary source of advice, information, and mediation in children's career development. For persons with intellectual disabilities, parental support is necessary during all stages of career development, and it is especially important in the period of vocational education. Objectives. The main goal of the paper was to determine how students with intellectual disabilities perceived their parents' support during education for a chosen occupation, with special attention to some factors of the family and school environments. Methodes. The sample consisted of 155 participants with mild intellectual disability undergoing professional training in schools for students with developmental disabilities. The Career-Related Parental Support Scale was used in the research. It was designed to assess adolescent perceptions of parental support across the domains of instrumental assistance, emotional support, verbal encouragement, and career-related modeling. Results. In the sample as a whole, the participants perceived the greatest parental support in the domain of verbal encouragement and the least in career-related modeling. Greater support from their parents in career development was perceived by those who lived in a family environment with both parents, as well as those whose parents were more educated, compared to students of senior classes and those who achieved excellent results, while no differences were found in relation to the gender. Conclusion. The analysis of the obtained results indicated certain deficiencies in the field of career guidance and counseling of students with intellectual disabilities. The obtained findings point to the need to improve cooperation with students' families in this field and empower them in relation to the ways in which they can contribute to the career success of children. Also, the necessity of expanding knowledge in the field of career development for a deeper understanding of the key problems in this field was highlighted.
Đánh giá độ tin cậy của dầm thép trên nền đàn hồi chịu tải trọng di động sử dụng mô phỏng monte carlo và phương pháp lấy mẫu HYPERCUBE LATIN
Authors: Nguyễn Duy Duẩn , Phan Xuân Thục , Nguyễn Trọng Hà
Published: February 2024

Steel beams resting on the elastic foundation are an applied technique to minimize the impact of thermal expansion and vibrations on civil engineering structures such as bridges and buildings, due to their flexibility and ability to withstand large loads. In practice, the performance of steel beams resting on elastic foundations is affected by random factors such as exceeding load-bearing capacity, undesirable deformations, loss of soil resilience, or environmental corrosion. This study proposes a technique to evaluate the reliability of steel beams resting on the elastic foundation subjected to moving loads using discrete random input parameters through the Latin hypercube sampling and Monte Carlo simulation method. The reliability of steel beams obtained from the proposed method is then compared to that of the traditional Monte Carlo simulation. The results reveal that the proposed technique provides a high accuracy and computational resource savings compared to the traditional Monte Carlo method. Finally, the influence of the random input parameters is also assessed based on the Sobol' sensitivity index.
Mô phỏng giải pháp bảo vệ kết cấu bê tông cốt thép dưới tác dụng của tải trọng nổ tiếp xúc
Authors: Phan Thành Trung
Published: February 2024

The paper aim to assess the fracture failure mode of reinforced concrete components under contact blast loading using both on site experiment and numerical simulation. From there, we propose a solution to protect reinforced concrete components under explosive load contact. Based on the results, the selection of computational models, constitutive laws of the material in the simulation of the structure under the impact of blast loading in the ABAQUS program has been evaluated.
Mô phỏng số dòng chảy qua tràn xả lũ: áp dụng cho tràn xả lũ Ta Hoét
Authors: Nguyen Sy Truong , Vu Huy Cong , Nguyen Van Huong
Published: February 2024

The spillway is one of the most important construction components in the irrigation system; it is the key to ensuring the safety of the reservoir. In this study, the 3D-Fluent numerical model is used to simulate the hydraulic regime in the Ta Hoet spillway. The 8 simulation cases include different gate opening modes and variable flood flows. The change in velocity, water surface, and other hydraulic factors on the spillway have been studied in detail. The results also show that the direction of flow into the spillway is not straight but curved, resulting in different hydraulic regimes at the valve gates. The model results have been calibrated and show excellent accuracy when compared to the experimental data
Postpartum hemorrhage champions: Sustaining gains beyond the E-MOTIVE Trial
Authors: Oyoo Polycarp , Zahida Qureshi  , Alfred Osoti  , George osoti  , Joan Mwende  , Jennifer Okore  , Jim Kelly Mugambi
Published: February 2024

Background: Results published from the E-MOTIVE trial concluded that for women undergoing vaginal delivery, early detection of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), combined with bundled treatment of PPH, reduced severe PPH and associated adverse outcomes. Eighty hospitals across Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa and over 210,000 women participated in the randomized trial, which was designed to assess the effect of implementing the E-MOTIVE intervention to detect and treat PPH. The results showed that the use of calibrated collection drapes dramatically increased the PPH detection rate, from 51% to 93%, and the use of the WHO-recommended bundle of treatments, from 19% to 91%. Moreover, implementing the E-MOTIVE approach to treat PPH resulted in a 60% reduction in severe PPH. The median blood loss, the need for postpartum blood transfusion, and the number of maternal deaths were also reduced. The E-MOTIVE trial trained a pool of PPH champions across the intervention facilities, including nurses, midwives, medical officers, and obstetrics and gynecology specialists. Their roles were to coordinate the training and practice activities of all relevant labor ward staff in their hospitals, observe labor ward staff practices, and provide specific feedback for targeted improvements in implementing the E-MOTIVE bundle correctly by reviewing regular performance indicators and outcome data from their hospitals to assess if improvements were needed.
Methods: After the study findings, the Kenyan hub team continued tracking the performance of the facilities after the trial, without any active support. The PPH champions collected, discussed at the facility level, and shared data with the Kenyan hub team monthly. The data shared were included in the hub Project Management Information System and triangulated with data from DHIS, where it was analyzed by the Kenyan study team, and feedback was shared at the facility level.
Results: Data analyzed from the last quarter (September-November) showed that seven E-MOTIVE implementing facilities maintained 5% PPH rates (blood loss >500 mls) and 2% severe PPH rates on moving averages. All components of the E-MOTIVE bundle were provided 100% to all PPH cases detected. During the same period, three maternal deaths were reported that had causes other than bleeding from PPH.
Conclusion: Having PPH champions community of practice can help sustain best practices in the early detection and treatment of PPH beyond any project lifeline. It is a simple and cost-effective method that can prevent severe PPH and prevent maternal mortality arising from PPH.
Effect of a Structured Integrated Obstetric Triage Model (SIOTEL) on Patient Waiting time in Maternity Units in Kiambu County – A Quasi Experimental Study
Authors: Nyariki Carolyne Kerubo , Nyariki Cyprian Michieka , Maina Mary , Mbuthia Grace Wambura , Yegon Erick
Published: February 2024

Background: Perinatal mortality and morbidity remains high in Kenya over the years, and this has been attributed to the Three Delays, the third focusing on access to care once the client is in the health facility. Structured frameworks for obstetric triage have been shown to improve perinatal outcomes across the globe. In Kenya, anecdotal evidence suggests that there is no formal framework for conducting obstetric triage in public facilities. This study sought to assess the effect of a Structured Integrated Obstetric Triage Model (SIOTEL) on patient waiting time in maternity units of Kiambu Referral Hospitals.

Methods: A quasi experimental design was applied in the study. The intervention facility was Kiambu County Referral Hospital and control facility was Thika Level 5 Hospital. Study population included files of patients admitted in the labour wards. The intervention (SIOTEL) was a 3-scale modified Obstetric Triage Acuity Scale, a client assessment tool that was used to conduct obstetric triage. A baseline survey was conducted followed by development, validation and implementation of the tool, then an end line survey conducted to assess effect of the model on waiting time. Quantitative data was analyzed using STATA and presented in tables and graphs.  T-statistic was used to test for significance of mean waiting time in the two facilities.

Results: A total of 455 files were reviewed, 231 at baseline and 224 at endline survey. The mean client waiting time at baseline was 113.19 and 124.91 minutes in the intervention and control facilities respectively. At endline, the mean waiting time was 57.46 minutes in the intervention facility and 112.92 minutes in the control facility. Findings thus revealed a significant effect of the SIOTEL on client waiting time in the intervention facility (t-3.77;p value 0.00) compared to the control facility (t-0.78; p value 0.44)

Conclusions and recommendations: The study concludes that implementation of structured models for obstetric triage contributes to reduction in client waiting time, and recommendations are made to adopt such models for triage in public facilities in Kenya
Avaliação do conhecimento oftalmológico em um programa de residência médica com provas em uma plataforma
Authors: Martins e Silva João Pedro , Pinheiro de Andrade Eric
Published: February 2024

Introdução: O ensino médico é um desafio enfrentado na supervisão dos Programas de Residência Médica. Atualmente, o papel e a relevância do aprendizado a distância, integrado com o ensino prático, têm levantado grandes discussões no meio acadêmico, por se tratar de uma metodologia para o acompanhamento individual dos residentes e uma combinação relevante em um período de treinamento intensivo. Objetivo: Analisar a retenção do conhecimento oftalmológico de um grupo de residentes, durante os três anos do Programa de Residência Médica em Oftalmologia, com provas em uma plataforma de ensino. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, retrospectivo, transversal e comparativo para a análise das notas, de sete residentes do Programa de Residência Médica em Oftalmologia do HSPE-Iamspe que entraram no programa no ano de 2020 e terminaram no ano de 2023. Foram aplicadas provas mensais, no formato de educação médica a distância, com questões oriundas de um banco de dados e comparada a média final da Prova Nacional de Oftalmologia, do Conselho Brasileiro de Oftalmologia. Para as análises dos resultados foram empregadas análises de variância como média, mediana e desvio padrão, além dos testes de correlação de Pearson e Spearman. Resultados: A avaliação anual da retenção do conhecimento mostrou uma correlação positiva bem fraca no primeiro e segundo anos (r=0,15 e 0,08, respectivamente), e negativa bem fraca (r=-0,01) no terceiro ano. Entre o primeiro ano de residência e o segundo, a retenção do conhecimento evidenciou uma correlação positiva moderada (r=0,41), bem como durante os três anos do programa (r=0,46). Ao analisar cada aluno separadamente, os residentes 1, 2, 3, 4 e 6 obtiverem uma correlação positiva moderada na retenção do conhecimento (r=0,62, 0,58, 0,69, 0,60 e 0,58, respectivamente), enquanto o residente 5 apresentou uma correlação positiva fraca (r=0,27) e o residente 7 positiva forte (r=0,71). Não houve diferença estatística entre as médias individuais de cada aluno com sua nota final na Prova Nacional de Oftalmologia do Conselho Brasileiro de Oftalmologia (p=0,111). Discussão: A literatura evidencia que a utilização de simulados periódicos mensais online como parte do processo de formação é uma ferramenta valiosa que permite diferenciar o conhecimento dos residentes em diferentes anos de residência médica. A detecção precoce dos distúrbios de aprendizagem permite os supervisores e preceptores dos programas de residência adotar medidas proativas para abordar desafios individuais de aprendizado, com a inclusão de apoio educacional personalizado, orientação adicional e adaptação do currículo de acordo com as necessidades identificadas de cada residente. Conclusão: Este estudo mostrou a eficácia da avaliação e do desenvolvimento dos residentes, além da detecção precoce de distúrbios no aprendizado, com a aplicação de provas por uma plataforma.
PERTINENCIAS DE PUBLICACIONES DE ACCESO LIBRE Y DE PAGO COMO RESULTADOS DE FCI UNIVERSIDAD DE GUAYAQUIL.
Authors: Cárdenas Zhuma Laura del Rocío , Romo Álvarez Magaly De Jesús , Castro Villacis Byron Antonio , Castañeda Vera Aldo Vicente , Torres Samaniego William Giovanny
Published: February 2024

En la actualidad, el acceso a la información científica es un factor fundamental para el desarrollo de la educación y la investigación en diversas áreas de estudio. Con la llegada de las nuevas tecnologías, se han popularizado las publicaciones de acceso libre y de pago como fuentes de información para docentes y estudiantes. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la pertinencia de las publicaciones de acceso libre y de pago como resultados del Fondo Competitivo para la Investigación (FCI) de la Universidad de Guayaquil. Se pone énfasis en la importancia de la accesibilidad y la equidad en el acceso a dichas publicaciones, así como en la necesidad de fomentar el promover la difusión de conocimiento científico de manera libre y abierta.
The Ramayana: Lessons for Health
Authors: Dr Sanjay Kalra  , Dr Sourabh Sharma
Published: February 2024

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Plan operativo logístico y su efecto en la gestión de la calidad, caso estudio empresa comercial Distribuciones Plastiplus S.C.C., Santo Domingo, 2023.
Authors: Velez Herrera Luis Alberto , Ponce Burgos Jeniffer Elizabeth , Santamaría Granda Francisco Javier
Published: February 2024

Este tema de titulación se realizó en la empresa Plastiplus S.C.C, en la provincia de Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, en la Av. Del cooperativismo y Av. De los quinches, junto a la distribuidora Plasti-fe, cuya actividad comercial se centra en realizar diversos productos como: fundas, food service, cubiertos, utensilios de madera, aluminios, embalajes, higiene. El propósito de este estudio se centra en analizar, diagnosticar y proponer un plan logístico y su impacto en la gestión de calidad. El enfoque es de carácter mixto, por lo tanto, se combina en el cualitativo y cuantitativo, además se utiliza una hoja de observación con el fin de diagnosticar el problema de investigación de la empresa, así mismo, una encuesta a las personas que son colaboradores y entrevista al gerente de esta para comprender mejor las variables de estudio.  Según los resultados de estudio, se puede observar que, si existe orden en las actividades que se desarrollan, sin embargo, los proveedores no se encuentran totalmente coordinados, tampoco existe un proceso para el tema de estos y adquisición de materia prima. En cuanto a los colaboradores no han sido totalmente capacitados y presentan poco conocimiento del tema de estudio. Finalmente, la propuesta consiste en optimizar los componentes de la logística de entrada y de salida, para mejorar la gestión de calidad frente a los clientes.
Capítulo 1: Diagnóstico de Administración de la Cadena de Suministro (SCM) en empresa operadora del sector logístico
Authors:   Fundación Universitaria Tecnológico Comfenalco, Monterrosa Castro Iván Javier , Buendía Omar Armando ,   Fundación Universitaria Tecnológico Comfenalco, Julio Pérez Arly del Carmen ,   Fundación Universitaria Tecnológico Comfenalco, Vergara Benítez Maira ,   Fundación Universitaria Tecnológico Comfenalco
Published: February 2024

Esta investigación, abordó el análisis de la Administración de la Cadena de Suministro (SCM) en una empresa colombiana del sector logístico con sede en Cartagena. El propósito principal fue caracterizar el estado actual de la SCM en esta empresa y, a través de un enfoque de trabajo de campo, se buscó diseñar estrategias para la mejora continua de la organización. El enfoque metodológico adoptado fue de carácter mixto, combinando elementos de investigación descriptiva y cualitativa. Se llevaron a cabo encuestas y entrevistas dirigidas al responsable de la gestión de la cadena de suministro de la organización. Los resultados confirmaron destacada posición de la empresa en el contexto colombiano, evidenciando alto nivel de competencia y rentabilidad. Este éxito se fundamenta en la decisión estratégica de la empresa de gestionar servicios logísticos asociados a materia prima importada, esencial para sus procesos de producción. Permitiendo eliminación de costos relacionados con almacenamiento externo, actividades portuarias y trámites de nacionalización. Además, la centralización del inventario y la optimización del transporte y distribución han sido elementos clave en esta eficiente operación. La investigación concluye que la organización ha logrado establecer sólida estructura en los procesos de recepción, almacenamiento y despacho de materia prima.
Capítulo 15: Blockchain: la clave para la transparencia y la eficiencia en la contabilidad internacional
Authors:   Universidad del Sinú, Pérez Vásquez Manuel Antonio , Rojas Hernández Olga Patricia ,   Universidad del Sinú
Published: February 2024

La transformación de la contabilidad a través de la tecnología Blockchain, redefine de manera significativa la gestión de transacciones financieras intencionales al eliminar intermediarios, asegurando registros inmutables y transparentes. El objetivo principal de esta investigación de tipo descriptiva es analizar y comprender el impacto de la tecnología Blockchain en la contabilidad internacional. Los resultados indican, que la implementación de esta tecnología ha resultado en una reducción del 30% en los riesgos de errores y fraudes en los registros contables. Asimismo, el 85% de las empresas a nivel internacional, han adoptado esta tecnología en sus operaciones financieras experimentando una mejora del 40% en la eficiencia de los procesos contables. Se concluye que La integración de la tecnología Blockchain en el ámbito contable aporta transparencia y seguridad al registro de transacciones, reduciendo significativamente la posibilidad de manipulación fraudulenta. Esta innovación facilita la agilización de procesos al eliminar intermediarios y reducir costos asociados.