bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Data-Driven Decision Support Systems for Business Process Improvement
Authors:   Higher Vocational School, Cag University, Mersin, Turkey, Aktas Betul
Published: December 2023

The accessibility of data is altering how businesses make decisions at different levels. Scholars and professionals are investigating the ways in which Business Process suppliers can profit from the availability and application of data, particularly in relation to decision-making concerning service provision. Business Process Improvement is one of the applications that is anticipated to gain the most from the accessibility of information. Suppliers of services can avoid failures by making prompt and well-informed decisions based on the evaluation of the resource's health state. Despite this, providing data-driven BPI services is not simple, and providers must set up their systems to correctly gather, process, and utilize past and current data. This study introduces a data-driven business intelligence framework to provide use full insights for improving business process activities. This framework offers a set of visualization tools that help interpret the relation between different factors that can improve the management of different business processes. Moreover, our framework provides successful integration of random forests to allow predictive modeling of sales, profits, and discounts across different regions.
Resensi: Paul as Missionary: Identity, Activity, Theology
Authors: Simon Simon
Published: December 2023

Resensi: Paul as Missionary: Identity, Activity, Theology
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah terhadap Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar Siswa
Authors: Rizaluddin Rizaluddin
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini adalah jenis penelitian eksperimen yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah(PBM) terhadap peningkatan Prestasi Belajar Peserta Didik Materi Pokok Sistem dan Permasalahan Ekonomi Semester Genap Kelas X SMA Negeri 03 Dompu Tahun Ajaran 2021/2022. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta didik X SMA Negeri 03 Dompu Tahun Ajaran 2021/2022 yang berjumlah 31 orang. Karena jumlah populasi kurang dari 100 maka semua populasi dijadikan sampel penelitian. Dalam penelitian ini analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif. Dari hasil analisis data dan pembahasan dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh model pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah (PBM) terhadap peningkatan Prestasi Belajar Peserta Didik Materi Pokok Sistem dan Permasalahan Ekonomi Semester Genap Kelas X SMA Negeri 03 Dompu Tahun Ajaran 2021/2022, hal ini ditunjukkan dengan nilai r hitung lebih besar dari rtabel (rhitung ≥ rtabel = 0,648 ≥ 0,344) dengan tingkat kategori pengaruhnya sangat kuat.
Этноним таваспар (к вопросу о происхождении названия табасаранцев)
Authors: Геворгян Айказ
Published: December 2023

Թաբասարանցիները (ինքնանվանումը՝ թաբասարանար) հնագույն ժամա- նակներից կենտրոնացած են Մեծ Կովկասյան լեռնաշղթայի հարավարևելյան լանջերին: Դաղստանյան այս ժողովուրդը, որի լեզուն պատկանում է իբերոկովկասյան լեզվաընտանիքի լեզգիական խմբին, «թաւասպար(ք)» ձևով հիշատակված է V դարի հայ մատենագրության մեջ՝ Մ. Խորենացու, Եղիշեի և Բուզանդի աշխատություններում: Հայկական աղբյուրների հիշատակություններին զուգահեռ՝ թաբասարանցիների անվան ուսումնասիրության համար կարևոր տեղ են զբաղեցնում միջնադարյան արաբական աղբյուրները, որոնցում նրանց երկիրը հիշատակված է Տաբարսարան, իսկ ժողովուրդը՝ ահլ տաբարսարան (Տաբարսարանի բնակիչ) կամ տաբարսարանիյա (տաբարսարանցի) ձևերով: Թաբասարանցիների պատմությամբ և նրանց անվան ծագումնաբանության հարցերով զբաղվողները, գրեթե առանց բացառության, հակված են ցեղանվան իրանական ծագման տեսակետին: Թեև նրանք ընդունում են ցեղանվան հայկական և արաբական տարբերակների նույնականությունը, բայց որպես քննության առարկա՝ դիտարկում են անվան արաբական ձևը: Սկզբնաղբյուրներում առկա տեղեկությունների համադրումն ու համեմատական քննությունը ցույց են տալիս, որ թաբասարանցիների անվան ստուգաբանության համար առաջին հերթին պետք է հաշվի առնել հայկական աղբյուրներում վկայված տարբերակը՝ թաւասպար, քանի որ դրանցում առկա տեղեկություններն ավելի վաղ են:
Tabasarans (endonym – Tabasaranar) are concentrated in the southeastern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Range from ancient times. These Dagestanian people, whose language belongs to the Lezgin group of the Ibero-Caucasian language family, is mentioned in the Armenian bibliography of the V centuryin the works of M. Khorenatsi, Yeghishe and Buzand, in the form of ''t‘awaspar(k‘)''. Along with the Armenian sources, the medieval Arabic historiography plays an important role in the examination of the ethnonym of Tabasaran people, where the country of Tabasarans is mentioned as Tabarsaran and the people are called ahl ṭabarsaran (inhabitant of Tabarsaran) or al- ṭabarsaraniya (Tabarsaranian). The researchers dealing with the history and the origin of the ethnonym of Tabasaran people, almost without any exception, tend to explain their ethnonym on the basis of Iranian languages. Although they recognize the identity of the Armenian and Arabic versions of the ethnonym, they consider the Arabic form of the name as the object of study. The comparative analyses and correlation of the information available in the early sources show that for the etymology of the name of the Tabasaran people, first of all, the version attested in the Armenian sources - t‘awaspar- should be taken into account, as the information preserved in them is of earlier origin.
Recent Changes in Marriage Formation and Dissolution Behaviour in Czechia
Authors: Feige Friederike
Published: December 2023

Marriage formation and dissolution behaviours have changed significantly over time in Czechia. This article studies in greater detail the marital behaviour changes observed in the period 1993–2022 using the LIPRO 4.0 multistate programme, which allows for a detailed analysis of changes in life expectancy according to years spent in each marital state, marriage formation and dissolution behaviours, and the average ages at the time of different marital status events. The probabilities for the transition to the divorced and to the remarried state at selected ages are also presented, along with a status-quo projection of the Czech population until 2030. The results indicate the continued postponement of marriage and subsequent marital events. Czechs have been spending an increasing time never-married since the establishment of Czechia. However, recent improvements in first marriage and remarriage rates at the same time as declining divorce rates since 2019 suggest a renewed interest in marriage. Despite these positive developments, the population projection indicates a continued increase in the never-married population.
Life Expectancy Changes and Their Consequences for Pension System in Finland and the Czech Republic
Authors: Šimpach Ondřej
Published: December 2023

Finland and the Czech Republic are among the countries where population ageing has been the most pronounced in the last decade. The aim of the paper is to describe future development of life expectancy in the context of pension system reforms that are currently prepared by the politicians in analysed countries. One-year age-and-sex-specific mortality rates for population aged 0 to 100+ were taken from the Human Mortality Database for 1950–2021 and projected to 2050. Three stochastic models were calculated in R and compared. Suitable was Lee-Carter model modified by Li-Lee-Gerland (with rotation of bx parameter) because of low infant mortality in both populations. Projected year-on-year change of life expectancy was comparable to the Eurostat, but absolute values were too optimistic in our case. Values of temporary life expectancy between 60 and 70 years and indices of annual relative changes revealed relatively fast pace of increase in life expectancy in both populations which the pension systems should také into account.
Efficiency Evaluation of Water Sector in the Czech Republic: Two-Stage Network Dea
Authors: Zimková Emília , Gurčíková Petra , Vidiečanová Michaela , Pintér Ľubomír , Lawson Colin
Published: December 2023

The water and wastewater services, usually provided in a monopoly regime, do not offer the operators natural incentives toward efficiency and innovation. Therefore the main aim of the regulatory institutions is to stimulate a competitive environment. The contribution measures technical efficiency of 21 water and waste water companies in the Czech Repulic. For the period 2018–2020, the two-stage slacked-based model (SBM) by Kaoru Tone and Miki Tsutsui (2009) was applied. The results of this study are heterogeneous. Only one company out of 21 can be identified as an overall technically efficient unit during all three analyzed years. It is Vodohospodárská společnost Olomouc (VSO) followed by Pražské vodovody a kanalizace (PVK) that is very close to full technical efficiency. Our results therefore reveal a strong potential for the decrease of ineficiency of the water sector in the Czech Republic. Another important outcome is the fact that regulation of the water industry in the Czech Republic is highly fragmented.
İnfodemi Sosyal Ağ Bağımlılığı ile İlişkili midir?
Authors: KIRILMAZ Harun , CEBECİ Aleyna
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı infodemi ve sosyal ağ bağımlılığı ilişkisini ortaya koymak, sosyal ağ bağımlılığının infodemiye etkisini tespit etmek ve sosyo-demografik değişkenlere göre infodemi ve sosyal ağ bağımlılığı açısından anlamlı bir fark olup olmadığını belirlemektir. Nicel araştırma yöntemi kullanılan çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak “Sosyal Ağ Bağımlılığı Ölçeği” ile “Dijital Ortamda Sağlık Bilgisi Edinme ve Teyit Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Çalışma Kocaeli ilinde 18 yaş üstü 422 kişi örnekleminde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılara çalışmanın amacı hakkında bilgi verilmiş ve katılımcıların sözlü rızaları alındıktan sonra toplanan verilerin analiz sürecinde tanımlayıcı istatistiki analizler, korelasyon, regresyon ve fark analizleri kullanılmıştır. Katılımcıların infodemi ortalaması 2,89 ve sosyal ağ bağımlılığı ortalaması 2,46’dır. İnfodemi ve sosyal ağ bağımlılığı arasında pozitif ve zayıf korelasyon vardır (r= 0,244; p<0,01). Sosyal ağ bağımlılığının infodemiye etkisi anlamlı ve pozitif yöndedir (F=26,569; p<0,05). Etkiyi gösteren modele ait ilişki katsayısı 0,244; açıklanan varyans ise toplam varyansın %5,9’unu oluşturmaktadır. İnfodemi düzeyi, sosyal ağları daha uzun süre kullananlarda, kadınlarda ve bekârlarda daha yüksektir. Sosyal ağ bağımlılığı düzeyi ise sosyal ağları günlük daha uzun süre kullananlarda, bekârlarda ve gençlerde daha yüksektir. Sonuç olarak, infodemi ile sosyal ağ bağımlılığı arasında ilişki olmakla birlikte; sosyal ağ bağımlılığının infodemi üzerinde etkisi düşüktür. Dolayısıyla infodemiye yol açan faktörlerin daha detaylı analiz edilmesi ve buna yönelik stratejilerin geliştirilmesi gerekmektedir.
BENEFÍCIOS DO LEITE DE VACA EM INDIVÍDUOS SAUDÁVEIS E SUAS POSSÍVEIS REAÇÕES ALÉRGICAS
Authors: Eberle Igor Lessa , Freitas Francisca Marta Nascimento de Oliveira , Figueiredo Rebeca Sakamoto
Published: December 2023

Este artigo de TCC é uma revisão sistemática da literatura que analisa os benefícios do consumo de leite em indivíduos saudáveis. Foram coletados dados de várias fontes, incluindo artigos científicos, revisões de literatura e relatórios de pesquisa, abordando temas como composição nutricional do leite, impacto ambiental da produção de leite, alergias e intolerâncias relacionadas ao consumo de leite. Os critérios de elegibilidade incluíram artigos publicados de 2016 a 2023, com foco nos benefícios do leite em pessoas saudáveis e inflamações relacionadas ao consumo de leite. Os resultados e discussões abordam diversos tópicos, incluindo a composição nutricional do leite, seus benefícios para a saúde, a relação com alergias e intolerâncias, o impacto ambiental da produção de leite, sua qualidade e segurança microbiológica, bem como a influência do processamento do leite em sua qualidade e valor nutricional. Além disso, são discutidas questões relacionadas à saúde óssea, desenvolvimento de doenças crônicas, intolerância à lactose, alternativas ao leite de vaca e sustentabilidade na produção de leite.
Producción de biosurfactantes por Enterobacter soli una alternativa para la actividad agrícola sostenible
Authors: Gayosso Sánchez Ana Patricia , Pacheco López Neith Aracely , Herrera Corredor José Andres , Hernandez Martínez Ricardo
Published: December 2023

En la actualidad tanto en México como a nivel mundial la actividad agrícola representa un reto debido a la creciente demanda de alimentos y la dificultad para producirlos debido a distintos problemas tales como, perdida de fertilidad de suelos, presencia de plagas y malezas que dificultan la actividad agrícola, entre otros. Asimismo, el cambio climático, la creciente población y el uso desmedido de productos químicos no biodegradables (pesticidas y fertilizantes) generan la necesidad del uso de tecnologías verdes que ayuden a alcanzar una actividad agrícola sostenible que sea rentable y eficiente. En este contexto, el uso de biosurfactantes emerge como alternativa ideal para alcanzar una agricultura sostenible, ya que los biosurfactantes son biomoléculas tensoactivas degradables y no presentan toxicidad alguna y exhiben diversas ventajas sobre sus contrapartes químicos por lo que pueden ser los sustitutos ideales.

Dentro de las actividades agrícolas los biosurfactantes representan una solución adecuada ya que son estabilizadores de emulsiones, espumantes y agentes dispersantes por lo que pueden ser utilizados para el control biológico de plagas, para fitorremediación, dispersión de nutrientes en los suelos ya que aumenta la biodisponibilidad (oligoelementos), biorremediación de metales pesados y pesticidas, entre otros.
Aumento de la eficiencia económica- reproductiva en ovejas al reutilizar dispositivos CIDR en la sincronización de estros
Authors: López García Susana , Martínez Aispuro José Alfredo , Sánchez-Torres Esqueda María Teresa , Cordero Mora José Luis , Figueroa Velasco José Luis , Salinas Rios Teodulo
Published: December 2023

La reutilización de CIDRs es una forma de reducir costos en la sincronización de estros (o celos) sin afectar la presentación de celos ni el porcentaje de gestación en ovejas.
Mitos y realidades sobre el consumo de huevo
Authors: Velasco Estrada Alondra Saharay , González-Cerón Fernando
Published: December 2023

Existe confusión entre la población acerca de los mitos y realidades en torno al consumo de huevos. Uno de los mitos comunes es que los huevos son perjudiciales para la salud cardiovascular debido a su contenido de colesterol, lo que lleva a la evitación de los huevos en la dieta, a pesar de ser una fuente rica en proteínas y nutrientes esenciales. También existe la creencia errónea de que consumir huevos crudos aporta más nutrientes. La solución radica en educar a la población sobre los beneficios nutricionales de los huevos. Es crucial comprender que el colesterol en los huevos, principalmente colesterol HDL, no es perjudicial para la salud cardiovascular. Los huevos son una fuente saludable de proteínas y otros nutrientes esenciales, y pueden ser parte de una dieta equilibrada. Además, los huevos son económicos y tienen una alta calidad de proteínas. La idea errónea de que los huevos son perjudiciales para las mujeres embarazadas y que no aportan suficiente proteína también debe ser desmitificada.

Los huevos son una opción nutricionalmente valiosa y segura cuando se consumen correctamente, y su inclusión en la dieta puede ser beneficioso para la salud.
Calidad de nopal verdura (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill) bajo la influencia del elemento faltante (N-P-K) en hidroponia
Authors: Alemán-Coronel Alejandra , Morales-Flores Francisco Javier , Salas-Luévano Miguel Ángel
Published: December 2023

México es el mayor consumidor de nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) en forma de nopalito o también conocido como nopal verdura (cladodio inmaduro)  y cada habitante consume en un año 6.7 kg.
Propuesta: Línea de Generación y Aplicación del Conocimiento “Percepción y valoración de servicios ecosistémicos”
Authors: Castellanos-Gutiérrez Yaneli , Sánchez-Macías Armando , Morales-Flores Francisco Javier
Published: December 2023

Los paisajes desérticos suelen ser considerados como los que menos servicios ecosistémicos aportan al bienestar humano y a menudo son estimados con baja prioridad. Sin embargo, existen múltiples ejemplos de que estos brindan servicios de abastecimiento, regulación, provisión y culturales a la población que habita en ellos.
Sulama Performans Değerlendirmesi: Şanlıurfa/Bozova Yaylak Ovası Pompaj Sulaması Örneği
Authors: POLAT Musa , DEĞİRMENCİ Hasan
Published: December 2023

Sulama projelerinin etkin ve verimli işletme, bakım ve yönetimi tarımsal üretim üzerinde etkilidir. Bu nedenle son yıllarda sulama projelerinin performanslarının sürekli izleme ve değerlendirmesi konusu önem kazanmıştır. Bu çalışmada, sulama performansını değerlendirmek amacı ile Devlet Su İşleri tarafından inşa edilen Atatürk Barajı Sulama Birliği tarafından işletilen Şanlıurfa/Bozova Yaylak Ovası Pompaj Sulama Projesi materyal olarak alınmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında; 2018-2022 yılları verileri kullanılarak sulamada enerji kullanım etkinliği, finansal yeterlilik ve sulama suyu kullanım etkinliği başlıkları altında toplam 14 farklı performans göstergesi kullanılmıştır. Ortalama spesifik enerji değeri 0.18 kWh m-3, sulanan alanda birim alan için tüketilen enerji 2270 kWh ha-1, sulanan alanda birim alan için harcanan enerji maliyeti 2602 TL ha-1, şebekeye alınan suyun birim enerji maliyeti 0.19 TL m-3, tüketilen enerji maliyetinin gerçekleşen gidere oranı %0.79 olarak belirlenmiştir. Finansal yeterlilik göstergeleri ortalama sonuçlarına göre; gerçekleşen bakım-onarım giderinin gerçekleşen gelire oranı %33, masrafları karşılama oranı %80, sulanan alanda birim sulama alanına harcanan bakım-onarım masrafı 707 TL ha-1, ve gelir toplama performansı ise %63 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Sulama suyu kullanım etkinliği göstergelerine göre ise; sulama alanında birim alana iletilen yıllık sulama suyu miktarı ortalama 6988 m3 ha-1 ve sulanan alanda birim alana iletilen yıllık sulama suyu miktarı ortalama 12810 m3 ha-1 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Yapılan değerlendirmeler neticesinde; tarımsal enerji tarifesinde artan yüksek maliyetler nedeni ile suyun ölçülü verilmesi ve yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının kullanılması gerekmektedir.
Biochar Incorporation Zone Has an Effect on The Soil Carbon Dioxide Emission
Authors: AKBOLAT Davut , COŞKAN Ali , VAROL Hürkan Tayfun , KILIÇARSLAN Muvahhid
Published: December 2023

Several factors are effective on soil carbon dioxide emissions caused by agricultural practices; soil organic matter contents, soil moisture and temperature, climatic changes, and tillage techniques are predominant. In recent years, as a CO2 sequestration agent, biochar incorporation becomes a promising approach. Many studies show that biochar reduces soil CO2 emissions; however, incorporation depth is not widely studied. A pot experiment was carried out to determine the effects of the incorporation zone of rose pulp biochar produced at 400 C on carbon dioxide emission. Treatments were Z as without biochar incorporation (control), A, B, and C are the incorporation zone of 0-7, 0-14, and 0-21 cm soil layer. The measurements in the experiment last for about 2 months. Results revealed that mean CO2 emissions for Z, A, B, and C treatments were 0.048, 0.052, 0.064, and 0.076 g m-2h-1, respectively. According to these results, it was determined that the biochar admixed in the C layer caused more soil CO2 emissions, and there was no significant difference between the other treatments (p>0.05). The highest plant biomass development was obtained in the B treatment (p<0.05).
TEXTURE BASED FINGER PRINT IDENTIFICATION
Authors:   Research Scholar , Anna university Regional campus, Madurai, Subhashini Mrs S , Umamaheswari Dr.P ,   Assistant Professor, Dept of computer science, Anna university Regional campus, Madurai
Published: December 2023

In recent days , many digital finger print image based identification applications are used widely for human identity . Finger print features like minutiae (ridge lines, bifurcation, ridge ending) delta point, core point, texture patterns of ridges and valleys etc., are used for finger print identification. Reliable finger print identification system uses the finger print features to provide higher accuracy . Many finger print identification systems have been proposed based on minutiae , ridge lines. But these systems performance are not effective as compared to texture based methods. In this article , significance of feature extraction techniques , various texture based finger print identification methods are investigated and analysed . Limitations of minutiae, , and based identification systems are discussed. Also how effective the texture based identification systems are discussed. A comparative analysis of experimental results of various methods of finger print identification is done. This paper is concluded with the finding of appropriate method of texture based feature extraction for effective identity authentication. Keywords : Finger print feature, Texture feature, feature extraction, ridges, finger print recognition.
Profiling Students Engagement in Full Online Learning
Authors:   Department Of Computer Science And EngineeringMalla Reddy  University,Hyderabad,Telangana,India, Kalyani A
Published: December 2023

The emergence of online learning platforms has transformed the landscape of education, offering flexibility and accessibility to learners worldwide. There are extensive datasets encompassing diverse aspects of online learning, including demographic information, course enrollment, participation metrics, and academic performance. Through EDA, we uncover patterns, trends, and anomalies within the data, shedding light on the characteristics of online learners. Machine learning approaches are employed to develop predictive models for various facets of online learning. Furthermore, this study explores the potential of personalized learning recommendations and interventions based on the analysis of student behavior and engagement. we use computers to learn about online students and help them do better. This helps make online learning more enjoyable and useful for everyone.
Nâng cao hiệu quả của diễn giải môi trường trong du lịch thăm động vật hoang dã: nghiên cứu trường hợp Vườn Quốc gia Cát Tiên
Authors: Anh Ngô Việt
Published: December 2023

Vườn Quốc gia Cát Tiên là một trong những vườn quốc gia tại Việt Nam đã phát huy tốt các tiềm năng, khai thác các giá trị, vẻ đẹp cảnh quan, tài nguyên thiên nhiên, phát triển loại hình du lịch thăm động vật hoang dã, đồng thời thông qua hoạt động du lịch sinh thái góp phần vào công tác bảo tồn đa dạng sinh học nói chung và bảo tồn các loài động vật hoang dã nói riêng. Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện dựa trên phân tích hiện trạng về diễn giải môi trường của Vườn Quốc gia Cát Tiên thông qua việc sử dụng các phương pháp thu thập tài liệu, điền dã và phỏng vấn sâu với các đối tượng là cán bộ quản lý Vườn và khách du lịch. Các kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, diễn giải môi trường có những vai trò tích cực trong hoạt động du lịch thăm động vật hoang dã tại Vườn quốc gia Cát Tiên, trong đó hỗ trợ công tác quản lý, giáo dục nhận thức cho khách du lịch, nâng cao trải nghiệm và sự hài lòng của khách du lịch. Ngoài ra, nghiên cứu đề xuất các định hướng trong nâng cao hiệu quả của diễn giải môi trường trong phát triển du lịch sinh thái tại Vườn Quốc gia Cát Tiên nói riêng và các vườn quốc gia ở Việt Nam nói chung.
Camel Herd Structure and Performance in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties, Kenya
Authors: Thiakunu Florence K. , Njehia Bernard K. , Nguhiu Purity N. , Arimi Joshua M.
Published: December 2023

Urbanization and improved middle-level class income have caused an increase in demand for animal products and allowed economic growth in developing countries. Arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), which support high livestock populations have an opportunity to contribute to the economy. However, their potential may not be realized fully due to the effects of climate change. This study aimed to establish camel herd structure and performance in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties, Kenya. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and a cross-sectional study were conducted from July to August 2022 in each County. Data on the herd size and composition (the number of age and sex categories) was collected from 388 households through structured questionnaires. The pregnancy test was done on seventeen camels four months after the mating season by tail cocking and progesterone assay method. Analysis was done using descriptive, correlations, and linear regression statistics at a 0.05 significance level. There were more female camels over 4 years in Isiolo (above 12%) than in Marsabit (below 10%). In Isiolo, milk yield was above 20 and 10 liters per day in wet and dry seasons respectively, while Marsabit production was below 10 liters in both seasons. Milk production coefficients were significant for the females above four years (p < 0.05). There were more households in Marsabit (63%) having a calving interval of 24 months and below than in Isiolo (50%). The tail cocking method did not correlate with the progesterone assay method in pregnancy diagnosis. The study concludes that, in Isiolo County, pastoralists are doing camel rearing with the objective of milk production unlike in Marsabit County. The recommendation is that pastoralists should be encouraged to adjust age and sex categories to increase milk production. Further, they need to apply an accurate cost-effective pregnancy testing method.
The Effect of COVID-19 and Vaccination against COVID-19 on Patients with Psoriasis
Authors:   Gazi University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey, Tamer Funda , Aypek Yagmur ,   Gazi University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey, Aksakal Ahmet B. ,   Gazi University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey
Published: December 2023

"COVID-19 has not been adequately investigated in patients with psoriasis. We wanted to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines on disease course in patients with psoriasis. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients who were admitted for the treatment of psoriasis between March 2020 and May 2022. Afterward, patients were contacted by telephone call to collect data on COVID-19. This study included 257 patients, 118 females, and 139 males. 238 (92.6%) patients were vaccinated against COVID-19. The mean age of the vaccinated and unvaccinated patients was 49.23±14.60 and 40.37±11.66 years, respectively (p=0.010). Exacerbation of psoriasis after COVID-19 vaccination was detected in 32 (13.4%) patients. 114 (44.4%) patients had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and 18.4% of them stated exacerbation of psoriasis after COVID-19. No association was detected between COVID-19 and having an accompanying disease and psoriasis treatment (p=0.843, p=0.845, respectively). Hospitalization was required in 12 (10.5%) patients. Unvaccinated patients with psoriasis were significantly younger than those who were vaccinated. Exacerbation of psoriasis was reported in 13.4% of vaccinated patients and in 18.4% of patients after COVID-19. Nevertheless, accompanying disease and conventional or biological agent treatment were associated neither with COVID-19 nor COVID-19-related hospitalization"
Ethical Challenges for Healthcare Providers in War, an Integrative Review
Authors:   Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Muhammad Gooshi D. , Zohre Vafadar ,   Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Hamid Peyrovi ,   Nursing Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran. University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Soleyman Heydari ,   Department of General Surgery, Trauma Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Morteza Khaghanizade ,   Health Management Research Center, Medical Surgical Group, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: December 2023

"Background: Healthcare providers should care for everyone without discrimination based on gender, race, religion, ethnic background, and social and economic status. Therefore, considering the importance of ethical challenges in war, this study was conducted with the aim of investigating the ethical challenges of healthcare providers in war. Method: This integrative review study was conducted in the field of ethical challenges for healthcare providers in war. Using the keywords of ethics, challenge, war, and healthcare providers that were selected based on the words of the medical subject heading (Mesh); a targeted search was conducted under the title and abstract in Google Scholar, ProQuest, SID, Web of Science, PubMed, Elsevier, and Scopus from 2000 to November 2022 and in Persian and English languages. Findings: twelve articles of 1160 were reviewed. Findings showed that healthcare providers face ethical challenges in war, including discrimination in care, unprofessional work, cultural and gender care, ethics versus security, and ethical decisions. Conclusion: Recognizing ethical challenges and providing solutions helps to provide better care and save people's lives in war. Developing programs for the preparation of health service providers, using existing experiences, emphasizing religious and humanitarian teachings, and holding periodical missions, can prepare health service providers to face these ethical challenges."
A Survey on Mental Health Status in West of Iran: A Spatial Analysis
Authors:   Psychosocial Injuries Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, IR Iran, Nazari Ehsan , Sayyadi Hojjat ,   Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, IR Iran, Mohamadian Fathola ,   Department of Psychology, Psychosocial Injuries Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, IR Iran;, Aibod Sehat ,   Psychosocial Injuries Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, IR Iran, Sahebi Ali ,   Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, IR Iran, Kheiry Maryam ,   Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, IR Iran, Veisani Yousef ,   Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, IR Iran
Published: December 2023

"Mental disorders clearly are among the major challenges of global health causing many concerns for health systems, health experts, and health policy makers. The present study was conducted to evaluate the mental health program in comprehensive health centers and health houses under the coverage of Ilam University of Medical Sciences in the West of Iran. The present study was conducted based on the reports obtained from the mental health program in 2019. The data were recorded into registration and evaluation forms of mental disorders with the codes 102-19-03 and 102-19-01 and then entered into the Excel software. The prevalence per 100 and 100,000 people, as well as their 95% confidence intervals were calculated using Formula 1 ROUND (Number of cases*100000/population) and Formula 2 ROUND (Prevalence ±1.96*SQRT (Prevalence *(1- Prevalence)/population). The results showed that the prevalence of depression was 19,100 [95% CI: 18999-19201] 19100), and the prevalence of anxiety was 304,66 [95% CI: 20348-30584] per 100,000 population. The highest prevalence among mental disorders was related to depression and anxiety. Considering the high average score of mental health status in people over 65 years old, it is necessary to implement measures and interventions to improve these individuals’ mental condition and upgrade their mental health."
Pengaruh Media Sosial Terhadap Kesehatan Mental Remaja
Authors: Agus Iryadi  , Chika Afiana Adriani  , Naira Salwa Qabila Pertiwi  , Ririn Rahmawati  , Zahgrina Dewi
Published: December 2023

Currently technology, especially social media, cannot be separated from society, many people around us, especially teenagers, are very dependent on social media. According to a 2015 study, over 2,000 teenagers accessed social media on their phones 92% of the time. Social media has many positive influences that we can accept but there are also many negative influences that occur due to social media, especially in mental health, mental health is very important in the current era because there are many teenagers who experience depression due to playing social media,Many teenagers also try to end their own lives because of the ridicule they get when playing on social media. Teenagers should be able to live their lives well without having to think about the negative impacts they receive as a result of playing on social media, for example cyber bullying. As a result, all stakeholders need to focus more on mental health due to social media, especially in teenagers.
Strategi Kepolisian Resor Jayawijaya Dalam Menekan Tindak Pidana Pencurian
Authors: Irwanto Irwanto  , Ali Maskur
Published: December 2023

The focus of this research is to explain the strategy of the Jayawijaya Resor Police Office in reducing the number of criminal offenses in the Jayawijaya jurisdiction. Jayawijaya crime data in 2022 there are 129 cases motor vehicle theft, 38 cases theft with aggravation and 19 cases theft with violence. Anticipation activities, field actions, and punishment are carried out so that the number of crimes can be suppressed. Qualitative research with data collection techniques through documentation, interviews and observations. The results of the study are the existence of a special strategy in suppressing crime in collaboration with the community, routine raids in several vulnerable areas and the importance of witness and community participation in suppressing crime in the Jayawijaya Regional Police jurisdiction.
Sistem Hukum Nasional Indonesia Ditinjau Dari Pancasila Dan UUD 1945
Authors: Anna Maudina Manurung  , Della Puspita  , Della Septi Sari  , Mutiara Azzahra Lubis  , Nur Wida Yani  , Tri Mei Rosalya Purba
Published: December 2023

The National Legal System currently being built is the Pancasila Legal System, namely a legal system based on the 1945 Constitution of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia with the spirit of Pancasila. The aim of this research is to clarify the national legal system from the perspective of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. The methodology of this library reseach will explain Pancasila values from the national legal system and in statutory regulations which can be reviewed comprehensively in this paper. The results of this research will explain the need for the development of a sustainable national legal system with the character of the Indonesian nation based on legislation and Pancasila. To understand the national legal system well, you must first be equipped with the basics. This is important as a first step in studying the national legal system in more depth.
El uso de la videograbación y la videollamada para la enseñanza de español como lengua extranjera
Authors: Sánchez-Bejerano Lucía
Published: December 2023

En este artículo se reflexiona sobre la relevancia de la comunicación y competencias orales mediante unas prácticas de aula llevadas a cabo en una clase de español como lengua extranjera en un contexto universitario entre un centro educativo de París y otro de Santander. Mediante la aplicación de estas actividades con el uso de videograbaciones y videollamadas se observaron conductas positivas entre el alumnado, quien puso en práctica una serie de competencias asociadas a la lengua oral. Las actividades únicamente se pusieron en práctica en una única ocasión, aunque una aplicación continuada podría suponer una mejora significativa de competencias orales.
Hacia un panorama de ELE en Latinoamérica
Authors: Almansa Ibáñez Soraya , Jiménez-Ramírez Jorge
Published: December 2023

Se presentan las líneas esenciales del dosier sobre la enseñanza de ELE en Latinoamérica.
Divergence of lamina VII and VIII neurones of S1 and S2 segments of the cat's spinal cord to the cerebellum and the reticular formation
Authors: Krutki Piotr , Grottel Kazimierz , Mrówczyński Włodzimierz
Published: December 2023

Cerebellar and reticular projections of neurones located in sacral segments of the spinal cord were electrophysiologically investigated in alpha-chloralose anaesthetized cats. Antidromic action potentials were recorded following stimulation of the contralateral restiform body (coRB), contralateral gigantocellular nucleus (coGRN) as well as ipsi- and contralateral lateral funiculus of the 13th thoracic segment (iTh13 and coTh13). Eighty seven neurones were found in the medial lamina VII and lamina VIII of the gray matter of S1 and S2 segments. Their axons ascended in lateral funiculi on the contralateral side and in 46 cases also on the ipsilateral side of the spinal cord. A projection to coRB was found in 20 neurones, to coGRN in 10 and dual projections to both coRB and coGRN in 20 neurones. Axons of the remaining 37 cells were found to ascend to the level of Th13 only. Conduction velocities of neurones investigated were comprised in the range 35–83 m/s and no significant differences were found between particular groups. However, an evident decrease in conduction was observed in most neurones when comparing proximal to distal parts of their axons, suggesting the possibility of more extensive divergence than indicated in this study. The pattern of projections revealed that the information from the periphery is conveyed in parallel to various supraspinal and possibly also spinal centres.
Feedback processing as parallel task in P300 conditioning
Authors: Michalski Andrzej
Published: December 2023

Previous reports on conditioning P300 amplitude indicated that downtraining produced a stronger effect than uptraining. This asymmetry can be due to the effect of drain on processing resources of the brain produced by the attempts to use feedback information (parallel task effect). Such a drain should reduce P300 amplitude regardless of the direction of training. The aim of the experiment was to demonstrate this effect. Event-related potentials (ERPs) evoked by light stimuli in a standard odd-ball procedure were recorded from Fz, Cz and Pz scalp sites. Subjects were instructed to enlarge or to reduce the P300 amplitude. The first 30 presentations of the target stimulus were analyzed during which the effect of learning should be negligible and processing of feedback information should be intensive. ERPs recorded during uptraining and downtraining were compared with the no-feedback recordings. As predicted, downtraining significantly reduced the P300 amplitude even in the first session oflearning. Unexpectedly, uptraining recordings did not differ from no-feedback ERPs but differed significantly from downtraining waves. Such results support the prediction that feedback procedures involve a number of processes that alter the P300 amplitude even before the effects of learning can be expected. But if the hypothesis of the parallel task is to be accepted there must be another instantaneous process that compensates for P300 amplitude reduction during uptraining.
ITF mapping after drugs of abuse: pharmacological versus perceptional effects
Authors: Ryabinin Andrey
Published: December 2023

Analysis of inducible transcription factors (ITFs) expression is often applied to map drug-induced changes of neuronal activity in brain. Administration of cocaine and alcohol induces ITFs in a large number of brain structures. However, induction of ITFs in a brain region does not necessarily indicate a pharmacological effect of the drug in this brain region. Many of the brain regions could be activated by secondary effects. Perception of stimulus properties of the drug or locomotor effects of the drug are possible secondary effects. Anesthesia can block induction of ITFs by cocaine and alcohol suggesting that ITF expression in a majority of brain regions is more sensitive to secondary effects than to pharmacological effects of these drugs. In agreement with this hypothesis is our finding that the majority of brain regions responding with ITF expression to alcohol administration do not respond to voluntary alcohol self-administration in animals. Only a few brain regions show similar ITF induction after both administration and self-administration of this drug. Presumably these brain regions could be responding to pharmacological effects of alcohol. Given the low resolution of invasive techniques, ITF mapping experiments will continually contribute to our understanding of mechanisms of drug addiction and alcoholism.
Influência de diferentes recipientes e ambientes na produção de mudas de Garcinia gardneriana (Planch & Triana) Zappi
Authors: Da Costa Dywre Bento , Cruz Iris Brunno Valeriano Silva , Carvalho Rafael Caetano , Cunha Pedro Henrique Peres , De Oliveira Lucas Robson , Bennet Cleiton Gredson Sabin , De Carvalho Lucas Roberto
Published: December 2023

Objetivou-se avaliar o desenvolvimento de mudas de Garcinia gardneriana (Planch & Triana) Zappi em diferentes casas de vegetação, uma coberta com filme plástico transparente e outra com Sombrite® (com 50% de sombreamento), utilizando diferentes recipientes (tubetes de 290 cm³ e sacos plásticos de 420 cm³). Foi empregado um delineamento inteiramente casualizado em um esquema fatorial 2 x 2, com 18 repetições para cada recipiente em ambos os ambientes. Foram avaliados parâmetros como altura da parte aérea, diâmetro do caule, massa fresca e seca das partes aéreas e raízes, além do índice de qualidade de Dickson. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância, e as médias foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade, utilizando o R Core Team (2018), e análises multivariadas de dados foram realizadas pelo Past 4.11. As mudas desenvolvidas em tubetes, em ambiente sombreado, destacaram-se das demais, apresentando um Índice de Qualidade de Dickson de 0,24, em comparação com 0,21 nos demais tratamentos. É importante destacar que, apesar dessas variações, tanto os ambientes quanto os recipientes proporcionaram mudas com características satisfatórias.
Desenvolvimento de vidros ao chumbo contendo resíduos de rochas ornamentais
Authors: Babisk Michelle Pereira , Gava Victor Bicalho , Sampaio Juraci Aparecido , Tabelini Diego Borges , Gadioli Mônica Castoldi Borlini , Vieira Carlos Maurício Fontes
Published: December 2023

Os vidros são referenciados como materiais amorfos, diferenciando-se dos materiais cristalinos por não possuírem uma rede simétrica e periódica a longo alcance, ou seja, exceto pelas unidades básicas, não há simetria na rede dos vidros formados por fusão/resfriamento. Os vidros óxidos silicatos são os mais utilizados e comercializados, dentre eles os estão os vidros ao chumbo, muito utilizados para aplicações ópticas, na fabricação de artigos finos de mesa e peças de arte, também se qualifica para a radioproteção devido a propriedade de absorção dos raios-X. Os vidros silicatos têm como principal óxido formador de rede a sílica (SiO2), presente em resíduos de rochas ornamentais silicosas e silicáticas, que são gerados por esse setor na ordem de milhões de toneladas/ano. O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi caracterizar resíduos de rochas ornamentais, utilizá-los como fonte de sílica para desenvolver vidros ao chumbo e caracterizá-los. Os resíduos foram caracterizados por análise química, mineralógica e morfológica. Os vidros ao chumbo foram desenvolvidos pela técnica fusão/resfriamento rápido e caracterizados quanto a composição química por fluorescência de raios-X (FRX) e se ficaram totalmente amorfos por difração de raios-X (DRX). Os resultados de caracterização comprovaram que os resíduos são aptos a desenvolver vidros ao chumbo. O vidro de quartzito ficou totalmente incolor, enquanto o vidro de granito ficou marrom-amarelado devido a presença de ferro nesse resíduo, ambos os vidros desenvolvidos se apresentaram totalmente amorfos.
Avaliação do desempenho econômico de propriedades leiteiras com o incremento do melhoramento genético
Authors: Dantas Francisco Lopes , Carneiro Junior José Marques , Reis Eduardo Mitke Brandão , Bayma Márcio Muniz Albano , Pinheiro Antônia Kaylyanne , De Oliveira Antonia Valcemira Domingos
Published: December 2023

Objetivou-se realizar a avaliação econômica e o impacto que o melhoramento genético trará para as propriedades leiteiras em diferentes níveis tecnológicos na mesorregião do Vale do Acre, durante o ano de 2019 na Amazônia Ocidental. Utilizou-se dados de 45 propriedades dos municípios de Brasiléia, Epitaciolândia, Capixaba, Plácido de Castro, Senador Guiomard, Rio Branco, Porto Acre e Sena Madureira. O estudo foi realizado em três etapas. Na primeira estabeleceu-se indicadores zootécnicos e econômicos, que foram coletados por meio de questionários semiestruturados caracterizando a propriedade leiteira modal (Tradicional). Na etapa seguinte realizou-se uma simulação computacional por meio do programa SAS 2000, classificando os níveis de produção: Tradicional, Intermediário e Avançado. Além disso foram feitas inserções tecnológicas, tais como: descarte de vacas improdutivas, uso de inseminação artificial, melhorias nutricionais e sanitárias. Na terceira etapa, foi realizada uma análise ao longo de 10 gerações simuladas (G1 a G10), com o propósito de identificar em qual delas foi observada melhor eficiência produtiva e econômica. Com o avanço de gerações observou-se, sensível elevação da margem líquida (ML), com discreto crescimento entre as gerações G1 e G3. Assim considera-se o nível ideal dessa pesquisa a G5, remunerando 9,5 salários-mínimos (R$ 1.045,00/salário-mínimo). Logo as inserções tecnológicas e o melhoramento genético impactaram diretamente na elevação da produção e na melhoria da renda da atividade. Diante disso recomenda-se o uso da inseminação artificial associada ao descarte de vacas improdutivas, pois essa estratégia mostrou-se eficiente para elevação da produção e da renda nas propriedades, ao longo das gerações.
A importância dos micro e pequenos negócios para a dinâmica do território Alto Oeste Potiguar, Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Barreto Rodolfo Barbosa , Nunes Emanoel Márcio
Published: December 2023

Este artigo abordaremos os dados dos Micro e Pequenos Negócios e sua importância para o território Alto Oeste Potiguar, as dinâmicas econômicas, onde iremos avaliar os tipos de negócios, no período de 2018 a 2022, as variáveis econômicas dos empregos, a situação do antes e o depois da Pandemia Covid-19. O desenvolvimento de um território está vinculado a um ambiente favorável à geração de emprego e renda, assim como às políticas territorial e a importância do planejamento. Segundo o artigo de Alves Rocha Neto, (AMPARO 2014) sobre a Política Regional destaca que “a criação da Política de Desenvolvimento Regional (PNDR), em 2003, que teve um significado histórico para o tratamento regional no Brasil”, advinda de outras políticas de desenvolvimento criadas para o Nordeste, como a SUDENE – Superintendência de Desenvolvimento do Nordeste, uso dos recursos que deu origem ao FNE – Fundos Constitucionais de Financiamento do Nordeste, entre outros órgãos criados.