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A Rare Entity: Coexistence of Acute Appendicitis and Cecal Diverticulitis
Authors: Bayram Harun , Kalaycı Tolga
Published: April 2024

In this case report, we wanted to present the diagnostic and treatment process of a patient who was diagnosed with acute appendicitis in the preoperative period, was taken to surgery, and was diagnosed with cecum diverticulitis in the perioperative period. A 36-year-old female patient was admitted to our emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain, nausea, and loss of appetite for 3 days. Abdominal pain started in the lower right abdomen and gradually increased in severity as the day passed. On physical examination, there was defense and rebound localized to the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. In the laboratory, the white blood cell count was within normal limits (7.4 10*9 L-1) and the c-reactive protein (CRP) level was 79 mg L-1 (0-5 mg L-1). On abdominal ultrasonography, the diameter of the appendix vermiformis was measured as 8.5 mm, and it was observed that there was increased echogenicity in the fatty tissue around the appendix vermiformis. The patient was taken to emergency surgery. During exploration, the appendix was observed to be oedematous. Additionally, diverticulitis was observed in the anterior wall of the cecum, close to the ileocecal area. Simultaneous appendectomy and diverticulectomy were performed. The patient was discharged without complications on the 4th postoperative day.
Efficiency of Gastric Decontamination and Activated Charcoal in Beta Blocker (Metoprolol) Poisoning; A Case Report
Authors: Öztürk Örmeci Gülşen , Öztürkoğlu Hüseyin Evren , Eray Oktay , Özyiğit Filiz
Published: April 2024

Beta blockers are negative inotrop and cronotrop in miyocardial activity. They are prescribed widely for multipl clinical conditions. Beta blocker overdose may ocur in patients who used it by accidently or for suicidal purposes. These drugs can effect cardiovascular functions as well as mental conditions. Many patients with overdose have fatal clinical conditions and require intensive treatment due to the drug effect.

Our case is a 33 year-old-woman, took 100 miligrams of metoprolol (2 blister of a pocket) 1 hour ago with the intention of committing suicide. She had nausea and vomiting, dizziness. Vital signs; her blood pressure was 120/70, heart rate was 85, respiratory rate and saturation were normal. Electrocardiogram was in sinus rtym and there was no change in the ST segment. She was placed under observation and closely monitored. We administered gastric decontamination to throw out the medications she took 1 hour ago. We administered her 1 liter salin and antiemetic medication to manage the nausea. After a while she had bradicardia and vomiting. We applied her a glucagon and atropin injection and she was admitted to the intensive care unit. After 2 hours, she was completely recover and had no clinical symptoms. She got monitorized for a day and was discharged from the hospital after full recovery. Since we know that the use of high doses of beta blockers is mortal and has poor clinical outcome, we think that the patient in this case underwent gastric decontamination and active charcoal early and succesfully, so she was discharged from the hospital with good clinical outcome.

As a result, it is thought that gastric decontamination and also active charcoal may be useful and lifesaving in case of drug overdose in early presentations.
Miara stabilności w wyborze liczby grup w taksonomii zagregowanej z zastosowaniem analizy spektralnej i metody propagacji podobieństwa
Authors: Rozmus Dorota
Published: April 2024

Since the 1990s, the aggregate approach and the stability of grouping methods have been concepts frequently discussed in the field of taxonomy. So far, they have been considered separately, but recently, there has been a postulate in the literature to combine these two concepts in the form of the PAC (proportion of ambiguously clustered pairs) stability measure, which can be used in the aggregate approach to taxonomy and which is intended to serve as a criterion for selecting an optimal number of groups. The aim of the research presented in this article is to compare the results of the selection of the optimal number of groups in aggregate taxonomy on the example of the attainment of three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by EU countries. The PAC measure and selected classic indices, namely the Caliński-Harabasz, the Dunn and the Davies-Bouldin indices were applied for this purpose. The affinity propagation method and spectral clustering served as base methods in the aggregate approach. The study used Eurostat data for 2019. The obtained results demonstrate that both the choice of the criterion for determining the number of groups and the choice of the base method in aggregate taxonomy have an influence on the final decision on how to determine the number of groups. Regardless of whether the affinity propagation method or spectral taxonomy with classic indices was used, or whether these methods were used as base ones in the aggregate approach and the number of groups was selected using the PAC measure, the differences between the indicated numbers of groups were very large.
Impact of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions on insurance demand
Authors: Duczkowski Norbert , Śliwiński Adam , Słowik Lubomir
Published: April 2024

Factors determining the demand for different types of insurance and consumer behaviours have been the subject of many studies. The analysed factors included cultural dimensions, i.e. certain aspects of culture that could be measured, which allows determining the position of a given culture in relation to others. However, the research results were very diverse, which motivated the authors to conduct their own research. The aim of the study discussed in the article was to verify the relationship between Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and insurance demand in selected European countries. It covered various types of insurance: life insurance, property and casualty insurance, motor insurance, general liability insurance and health insurance, as well as all types of insurance in total. The study used secondary data relating to 27 countries and the years 2004–2020 presented on the Insurance Europe and Geert Hofstede websites. Six Hofstede’s cultural dimension indices: the power distance index, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, the uncertainty avoidance index, longterm normative orientation vs. short-term normative orientation and indulgence vs. restraint, as well as insurance density (total premiums per inhabitant) were used as variables in the models. The research confirmed the lack of or a very weak relationship between most Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and the demand for insurance, except the indulgence dimension. The relationship between this factor and insurance demand proved significant, which is important not only from a methodological point of view (little interest devoted to this indicator in the literature), but also from a business perspective (e.g. from a marketing communication perspective).
Influencia del liderazgo transformacional en las actividades de control interno en una institución militar
Authors: Guerra Gómez Eddie Teodoro , Fernández Cuadros Angel , Fuentes Torres Katherine Julia , Rojas Castro Soledad Deisi
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo tuvo el objetivo de describir la influencia del liderazgo transformacional en el control interno de los servidores de una institución militar de la región Lima, 2023. Estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, tipo aplicada, de diseño no experimental cuya técnica fue la encuesta y el instrumento los cuestionarios. La población fue 206 servidores, entre personal militar y civil, siendo la muestra 134 individuos que respondieron a los objetivos de la investigación. Los resultados descriptivos de la percepción del liderazgo transformacional y del control interno fue 41% y 70,1% respectivamente, ambos en un nivel medio. Respecto a los resultados inferenciales, según el coeficiente Pseudo R2 de Nagelkerke = 0,014 (1,4%), se demuestra que el liderazgo transformacional no tiene relación con el control interno; asimismo, que no existe influencia significativa con las dimensiones de ambiente de control (0,2%), evaluación de riesgos (0,2%), actividades de control (4,5%), información – comunicación (2,3%), así como la supervisión (2,7%), de los servidores de una institución militar de la región Lima, 2023.
Una mirada a las competencias investigativas en docentes: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Aroca Flores Teresa Elodia
Published: April 2024

La presente revisión sistemática tiene como finalidad proporcionar una visión actualizada y completa del desarrollo de competencias investigativas en los docentes en los últimos 5 años son relevante para desarrollar habilidades investigativas en los estudiantes. Asimismo, se ha planteado la pregunta de investigación: ¿Cuáles son las tendencias y desafíos en el desarrollo de competencias investigativas en los docentes en los últimos 5 años? El proceso de la investigación fue con un tipo de análisis documental mediante una revisión bibliográfica y con la aplicación de los principios del método PRISMA. Los resultados se han obtenido de la revisión de artículos desde las diferentes bases de datos de Scopus, Scielo, Dialnet, ProQuest, Dialnet y Latindex; esta revisión ha permitido constatar que las investigaciones educativas y el desarrollo de competencias investigativas en los docentes de educación son temas de gran relevancia y actualidad en el ámbito educativo. Por tanto, se requiere profundizar frecuentemente en esta temática a través de nuevos estudios que contribuyan a optimizar la calidad educativa y formar docentes más críticos, reflexivos e investigadores.
Percepção do risco natural pelos munícipes da cidade de Maxixe, Moçambique
Authors: Wiliamo Sambo Ernesto , Sobrinho Dgegde Gustavo , Abdul Remane Mussá
Published: April 2024

Moçambique é um dos países mais vulneráveis aos riscos de desastres do mundo. Nas últimas duas décadas, a elevada frequência, alternância e intensidade dos eventos climáticos extremos (cheias, ciclones e secas) passou a constituir uma ameaça crescente ao desenvolvimento do país. A vulnerabilidade face aos desastres resulta principalmente da sua localização geográfica, características físicos-naturais e nível de pobreza do país. A presente pesquisa tem como objectivo analisar a perceção do risco natural pelos munícipes da Maxixe”. O estudo teve como base a pesquisa bibliográfica e trabalho do campo feito em três bairros nomeadamente Rumbana, Chambone-5 e Malalane que em 2017 foram afectados severamente pelo ciclone Dineo. A analise feita dos dados obtidos através das entrevistas revelam que os residentes da área de estudo percebem os riscos a partir do conhecimento que possuem sobre os fenómenos perigosos como ciclone e tempestade de marés e sua magnitude ou intensidade; os factores de exposição como a localização e existência de proteção natural (cobertura vegetal); os efeitos dos fenómenos perigosos como vítimas mortais e destruições de habitação; a disponibilidade e a mobilização dos recursos locais para enfrentamento dos perigos como o acesso ao sistema de aviso prévio meteorológico e a organização interna colectiva. A percepção resultou a partir da noção da experiência vivenciada, atributos psicossociais, culturais, nível de vida, idade, sexo, educação, condição física e das particularidades da organização social das comunidades. Esses resultados reforçam a ideia de que o risco se estrutura ao longo do tempo e do quotidiano e pode ser corrigido, minimizado e evitado com acҫões concretas, de acordo com cada situação.
Impactos da ocupação desordenada em áreas urbanas inundáveis
Authors: Trindade Carlos , Manuel Azarate Fátima
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho, aborda os impactos socioambientais da ocupação desordenada de áreas inundáveis do bairro Magoanine B, em Maputo, decorrentes do não equilíbrio entre a expansão urbana, a função ecológica e os fluxos da água. Uma vez o problema identificado, que dá conta que o crescimento populacional e urbano nos últimos anos, é a principal causa da ocupação desordenada dessas áreas, originando problemas socioambientais, este trabalho se mostrou relevante por se constatar que apesar dos esforços das autoridades municipais para interditar a ocupação das áreas inundáveis, essa ocupação, como solução para habitação, continua a alterar a morfologia e funcionalidade do ecossistema. Daí que, o objetivo principal do trabalho foi analisar as formas de aquisição do espaço físico, a influência do processo na vida dos moradores e no ambiente natural, de modo a identificar problemas socioambientais decorrentes dessa ocupação e procurar responder ao questionamento da pesquisa: De que forma medidas de gestão sustentável podem tornar a bacia funcional para a drenagem natural das águas? Com base em procedimentos metodológicos apoiados na análise qualitativa, revisão bibliográfica, observação, fotografias e entrevistas, se chegou a resultados que indicam que a urbanização do bairro partiu de um loteamento feito pela comunidade, sem quaisquer parâmetros urbanísticos. As análises permitiram ainda concluir que este processo, associado à facilidade de aquisição do espaço por cidadãos de baixa renda, à necessidade de casa própria e à proximidade às centralidades comerciais, contribuíram para a ocupação desordenada de áreas sensíveis agrícolas ou susceptíveis a inundações.
Ecossistemas naturais: componentes das infraestruturas verdes para o planeamento urbano resiliente às mudanças climáticas
Authors: Alfiado Magombe Leonardo
Published: April 2024

A cidade de Maputo é uma das cidades moçambicana localizada junto à costa Oriental e banhada pelo Oceano Índico, facto que aumenta a sua exposição aos fenómenos climáticos e, aliada a supressão dos seus ecossistemas naturais devido a rápida expansão urbana não acompanhada com planos de infraestruturas verde, acelera a acção dos fenómenos climáticos que impactam negativamente na vida da população, economia e meio ambiente. O objectivo deste artigo é avaliar as potencialidades dos ecossistemas naturais por forma a mitigar os efeitos desta urbanização e incrementar a resiliência urbana às mudanças climáticas. A questão de pesquisa foi: Que estratégia deve ser desenvolvida para a resiliência urbana aos fenómenos climáticos? Para responder a esta questão recorreu-se a revisão da literatura, mapeamento, cálculo de índice da cobertura vegetal e de árvore/km linear, entrevistas aos técnicos das instituições que lidam com planeamento territorial e gestão ambiental, como técnicas da pesquisa qualitativa. Os resultados revelam que a expansão urbana desordenada e acelerada na cidade de Maputo causa a fragmentação e destruição de ecossistemas naturais, reduzindo a resiliência aos fenómenos climáticos. Conclui-se que o planeamento e ordenamento do território que integre ecossistemas naturais constituiria uma estratégia para mitigar e adaptar a cidade aos eventos climáticos.
Vulnerabilidade das infraestruturas rodoviárias em Moçambique mediante a ocorrência dos eventos climáticos extremos
Authors: Banú Sultuane Jethá Sádia
Published: April 2024

Moçambique tem sofrido o efeito dos eventos climáticos nos últimos anos, agravando a degradação das suas infra-estruturas rodoviárias. Este artigo tem por objectivo analisar a vulnerabilidade das infra-estruturas rodoviárias em Moçambique mediante a ocorrência dos eventos climáticos extremos, procurou-se descrever os eventos climáticos e danos ocorridos em Moçambique, bem como indicar as acções realizadas pelo governo em relação às infra-estruturas rodoviárias e apontar algumas sugestões para mitigação e adaptação das mesmas. A pesquisa assume carácter documental e bibliográfico. Os resultados apontaram que, nas últimas quatro décadas, registaram-se cerca de 13 secas, 27 ciclones e 36 cheias, apurou-se que o país conta com diversos instrumentos de redução de riscos de desastres e estratégias nacionais, que apesar da existência dos mesmos verifica-se deficiências na sua implementação. O estudo conclui que para aplicação das medidas de mitigação e adaptação as mudanças climáticas, o governo socorre-se do financiamento externo e ajuda humanitária, para responder a estes eventos. Assim, recomenda-se que o governo garanta um financiamento adequado ao sector de estradas na integração de medidas de adaptação às mudanças climáticas.
Unraveling the Multifaceted Nature of Breast Cancer: Harnessing the Power of Machine Learning and Statistical Models for In-depth Investigation, Prognosis, and Treatment Optimization
Authors: Dafallah Mohamed Alhasan Fatma , Sharma Nirmla , Ben Said Olfa , Abu-Zinadah Hanaa , Mohammed Alhomayani Fahad , H. Abdalaha Hamza Saadia , A. Elhag Azhari
Published: April 2024

The most prevalent form of cancer in all of human history. Women typically have a shorter lifespan than men. The death toll from breast cancer is higher than that of any other type of cancer. After reaching puberty, women all around the world are at risk for developing breast cancer, however, the disease is more prevalent in elderly individuals. The death rate from breast cancer did not significantly change from the 1930s through the 1970s. In the 1980s, countries that were healthcare conscious and had early detection systems, as well as a variety of treatment modalities to eliminate invasive diseases, began to see an increase in their overall survival rates. This article employed decision tree models and time series models to anticipate breast cancer using time series data from 1930 to 2019. The breast cancer cases that occurred in the United States of America served as the basis for this study. The most precise prediction models will be produced as a result of this data analysis. In order to evaluate how well the predictions were made, we determined how accurate they were by calculating the symmetric mean absolute percentage errors (sMAPE), measured mean absolute percentage errors (MASE), and mean absolute percentage errors (MAPE).
ational Income Multipliers and Their Connections to Economic Policy effectiveness
Authors: Eltahir Yassin , Yousif Mousa Elsiddig
Published: April 2024

The study aims to derive the full multipliers of the economic variables that affect income, which are government expenditure, tax, money supply, the general level of prices, the exchange rate, and the lag of income. The reduced form of the income model was used by deriving the total expenditure equation from which the various income multipliers were derived. These multipliers are in line with macroeconomic theory in determining the effectiveness of economic policy, whether fiscal, monetary, price, income, or exchange, via the exchange rate. The study concluded that the higher the elasticities of economic variables, the higher the effectiveness of economic policy using one of the variables and vice versa. The economic state of the specific economy also affects the effectiveness of economic policy. In addition, the multipliers derived in this study facilitate the analysis of economic policy and show the extent of its effectiveness in different cases.
An Efficient Metaheuristic algorithm for optimization for Location of Optimum Connectivity Services with Drones in Healthcare
Authors: Dafallah Mohamed Alhasan, Fatma , Ben Said, Olfa , Abu-Zinadah, Hanaa , Mohammed Alhomayani, Fahad , H. Abdalaha Hamza Saadia , Abdel-Khalek S.
Published: April 2024

Drones are being extensively used for a variety of practical purposes, including providing medical care. For instance, giving vaccinations, healthcare equipment, and samples of blood to individuals in isolated locations as well as during calamities. This study examined an efficient metaheuristic algorithm called MAP-LOCS, which optimizes the location of optimal connectivity amenities using drones. The use of drones in relation to facility placement and navigation is the issue. Within certain drone range limits, it entails choosing drone launch spots to optimize patient care availability. This work develops a heuristic called Location of Optimal Connection Services. The algorithm's basic premise is to start by randomly selecting a few services to open from among those that are most capable of meeting patient requests. Following that, patients are matched with the nearest open facility that can accommodate them.
Amending the Constitution Without Deliberation
Authors: Verma Maansi
Published: April 2024

India is undergoing a “deliberation backsliding”. Since the current government was elected to office in 2019, only 13% of all government bills introduced in Parliament were referred to Parliament Committees for detailed study, scrutiny and stakeholder consultations. While the deliberation deficit is concerning with respect to ordinary government bills, it becomes alarming with respect to bills which seek to amend the Indian Constitution. In this blog post, I argue that the promise of deliberative democracy in India is coming undone, which sets back the project of constitutionalism in India.
Bloqueo continuo de nervio femoral para analgesia postoperatoria, en recambio articular de rodilla
Authors: Arratia Calderón Jorge Miguel
Published: April 2024

El Recambio Articular de Rodilla se constituye en una de las cirugías ortopédicas más agresivas con dolor postoperatorio de moderado a severo y con un mayor porcentaje de uso de opioides para control del dolor. La analgesia postoperatoria es fundamental para el ejercicio funcional precoz posterior al Recambio Articular de Rodilla teniendo en cuenta que el pico máximo de dolor se da entre las 24 a 72 horas post operatorias. Aunque varias estrategias hayan sido desarrolladas para analgesia, su eficacia clínica todavía es pobre o sus efectos colaterales pueden influir en la recuperación articular postoperatoria. El bloqueo del Nervio femoral continuo (BNFC) ha sido aplicado exitosamente en la analgesia posterior al Recambio Articular de Rodilla dejando de lado a la analgesia Peridural, teniendo similitud de eficacia con respecto a esta y disminuyendo de sobremanera el uso de opioides. La llegada de la ecografía ha facilitado la realización del bloqueo y la colocación de catéteres perineurales disminuyendo la tasa de fallas y complicaciones en su realización, es así que en la Clínica Regional La Paz de la Caja de Salud de la Banca Privada estamos cambiando el uso de catéteres en espacio Peridural por catéteres perineurales como en este caso en nervio femoral, teniendo excelentes resultados en nuestros primeros pacientes en cuanto a la satisfacción y el control adecuado del dolor agudo postoperatorio; logrando un inicio precoz de la fisioterapia con disminución de la estadía Hospitalaria; esta técnica siempre asociada a uso de AINES vía endovenosa protocolizando así la analgesia multimodal y eliminando el uso de opioides.
Synergizing Healthcare Excellence: A Comprehensive Exploration of the Interplay Between Health Technicians, Nursing, and Health Management
Authors: Almutairi Yahya , Aldarbi Nahar , Alkahtani Mubarak , ALshammari Motaib , Almutairi Yousef , Alshahrani Meaad , Alfozan Mohammed , Alanazi Adel
Published: April 2024

This article navigates the intricate web of collaboration between health technicians, nursing professionals, and health management in the healthcare domain. It meticulously examines the distinct yet interdependent roles of each component and elucidates the transformative potential when they work harmoniously together. Beginning with an exploration of health technicians' specialized responsibilities and their impact on patient care, the discussion seamlessly transitions to the comprehensive role of nursing professionals, underscoring their multifaceted contributions across diverse healthcare settings. The narrative unfolds to unveil the orchestrative role of health management in optimizing healthcare delivery. This article spotlights the interconnectedness among health technicians, nursing, and health management, emphasizing the need for cohesive and collaborative approaches. Real-world examples and case studies provide tangible instances of successful integration, showcasing the resulting enhancements in the quality of patient care. In addition, the article explores the catalytic role of technological advancements in fostering collaboration, offering insights into innovative tools that streamline communication and coordination among healthcare professionals. The concluding sections reflect on the challenges impeding optimal collaboration and propose practical solutions. By presenting successful case studies and forward-looking perspectives, this exploration encourages ongoing efforts towards the seamless integration of health technicians, nursing, and health management, ultimately shaping a more unified and patient-centric healthcare landscape.
Critical Review on Optimizing Healthcare Services Through Technological Integration and Innovation
Authors: Algarni Mohammad , Lonazi Talal , Alsubaie Serhan , Alanazi Aed , Alanazi Yaqoub , Almuhaidb Mohammad , Alruqi Mukhlid , Alqasem Muteb
Published: April 2024

The combination of innovation and advancement in healthcare has been a parcel of consideration for a long time. This introductory survey assesses the effect of innovation integration on improving the quality of care. Through a comprehensive writing audit, diverse strategies and discoveries were analyzed to explain the role of innovation in making strides toward well-being. Fundamental findings highlight innovation integration's numerous benefits, challenges, and openings. The taking-after talking plunges into the suggestions of these discoveries and offers recommendations for future propels in therapeutic innovation. Critically, this audit highlights the significance of utilizing new innovations to progress healthcare and make strides toward patient outcomes.
Quantification of Reproductive Traits and wool characteristics of lesser known Gang-Fatehpuri sheep of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Verma M. K. , Singh V. K. , Verma A. K. , Singh J. , Gautam S. , Pal V. K. , Verma H. C.
Published: April 2024

The data of various reproductive performances and wool characteristics of lesser known Gang-Fatehpuri sheep maintained under the farmer’s flocks in Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh were recorded and analyzed to evaluate the effect of non-genetic factors on these traits of Gang-Fatehpuri sheep. The least square means for age at first matting, age at first lambing, service period, lambing interval and litter size were 422.42±8.01, 604.54±5.82, 159.98±6.65, 310.86±7.14 days and 1.02±0.02 respectively. The least square means were observed to be 414.88±11.89 g, 49.51±01.50 µ, 3.51±0.19 cm and 62.73±1.97 % for greasy fleece yield, fiber diameter, staple length and medullation percentage, respectively. The season of birth was found to be significant effect (p<0.01) on age at first lambing, greasy fleece yield and medullation percentage.
An Efficient Neutrosophic Method for Generating Random Variates from Erlang Distribution
Authors: Jdid Maissam
Published: April 2024

The simulation process depends on generating a series of random numbers subject to a regular probability distribution in the field [0, 1]. The generation of these numbers is based on the cumulative distribution function of the regular distribution, but we encounter many systems that do not, by nature, follow the regular distribution adopted in the simulation process. Therefore, it is necessary to Convert these random numbers into random variables that follow the probability distribution in which the system to be simulated operates. In classical logic, many techniques can be used in the conversion process, which results in random variables that follow irregular probability distributions. However, the results we obtain are specific results that do not take into account the changes that may occur in the system’s operating environment. To obtain more accurate results, we presented in previous research a study to generate neutrosophic random numbers that follow a regular distribution with no specificity that can be enjoyed by both ends of the field [0, 1]. One or both of them together, and for systems that operate according to probability distributions other than the regular distribution defined in the field [0, 1], we have presented some techniques through which we can obtain neutrosophic random variables based on the neutrosophic random numbers that were generated, in this research and using Previous information: We present a neutrosophic study to generate random variables that follow the Erlang distribution, which is one of the most important and widely used distributions in scientific fields.
Hybridization Challenges and Mitigating Techniques for The Realization of Reliable DC-DC Converter HMCS for Aerospace Applications
Authors: Singh Anju , R. Shalini , Andhiwal Ajay , Singh Kamaljeet , Sudhakar S.
Published: April 2024

DC-DC converter is an important electronic component in any aerospace system employed in many sub-systems. Hybrid technology based DC-DC Converters provide compactness, better reliability and performance compared to standard SMT converters. Technology advancements leads to miniaturization of the module and poses technical challenges due to involvement of huge numbers of die components, transformers, inductors, capacitors and other challenges associated with combination of multiple process and critical fabrication technology involved for hybrid realization of aconverter. Various other challenges due to compactness achieved through hybridization in various domain such as layout, managing thermal aspects of components, package selection, testing and reliability additionally brings many constraints in the realization. Layout design poses several constraints to achieve desired electrical and thermal performance meeting various design guidelines apart from reliability criteria towards realizing a compact, reliable and reproducible product. This article details the special fabrication techniques adopted for miniaturization of hybrid converters andvariousfabrication as well as process challenges encountered apart from effective methodologies adopted to mitigate various stresses resulting in thereproducible production. Details of special subassemblies, attachment techniques and their impact in realization are presented. Techniques and procedures to mitigate the challenges resulted in the qualification of the product are also presented in this article.
Fusing Current Characterization of AU Wire Bonds for Hybrid Microcircuits in Aerospace Environment
Authors: Ashok K. , Behera Rashmi , Lonkadi Suma S. , Andhiwal Ajay , Singh Kamaljeet
Published: April 2024

Wire bonding is one of the major as well as critical processes in the realization of Hybrid microcircuits (HMCs), Microwave Integrated Circuits (MICs) and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC) where fine gold or aluminum wires are used. Selection of fine wires in wire bonding depends upon the requirement of current carrying capability of the circuit and process feasibility. This article details the experimental study and analysis of wire bonds having various diameter, length as well as thermal effects. The effect of substrate also investigated taking into Alumina (96% and 99.6%) and Aluminium Nitride apart from effect of metallisation methodology encompassing sputtering and thick film screen-printed gold.
Changes in Banking Industry Stock Prices: The Role of Risk, Good Governance, Earnings, and Capital
Authors: Muslimin Muslimin , Hasnatika Adilah Sabrina
Published: April 2024

This research, with direct implications for banking professionals and investors, aims to empirically test and analyze the RGEC components, which consist of risk profile, good corporate governance, earnings and capital, and their influence on banking stock prices listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI). The sample for this research was determined using a purposive sampling technique, resulting in a total sample of 21 companies over 3 periods, namely 2016-2018. The data analysis technique used is Partial Least Square (PLS). The research results, which have immediate relevance for investment strategies, show that earnings proxied using ROA positively affect stock prices, while risk profile, good corporate governance, and capital do not. This indicates that earnings are still a strong signal for investor investment decisions. Therefore, the company must succeed in maintaining and increasing its earnings to become an investment choice for investors. However, even though good corporate governance and capital do not influence stock prices, it doesn’t mean that banking companies should ignore their governance and capital. These two factors are essential in maintaining good performance.
Guidance Needs of Gifted Students in Ajloun Governorate in Light of Some Variables
Authors: Al-Nawasrah Faisal Issa Abdel Qader , Wahsheh Nayef Ali
Published: April 2024

The study aimed to disclose the guidance needs of gifted students at Ajloun Governorate in light of some demographic variables (gender, grade, educational level of the parents, and economic level of the family). To achieve the purposes of this study, the researchers used the counseling needs scale, based on the theoretical framework of the foundations of counseling and psychological guidance, that was built by Mann and Araba Asaad (2009), and the researchers developed it to suit the study sample, and high validity and reliability indicators were found for this scale. The sample consisted of (127) gifted students, and they were selected in a randomly stratified manner from the upper and secondary basic grades. The data was analyzed through Finding arithmetic means, standard deviations, finding the value of (t), and one-way analysis of variance. The results of the study showed that the level of guidance needs among gifted students Of school students was medium. It was also shown that there were statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α≤ 0.05) in the scores of guidance needs among gifted students according to the gender variable and in favor of females. There were also statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α≤ 0.05) at the degrees of Guidance needs among gifted students for the grade variable in favor of the highest grade, it was also shown that there aren't any statistically significant differences in the degrees of guidance needs among gifted students for the educational level variable of the parents and the economic level variable of the family. The results were also discussed in light of theoretical literature and previous studies, and some recommendations were suggested  based on the results of the study.
Civilian Protection for Partners from The Partner’s Material Actions in Common Property, A Comparative Study
Authors: Mohammed Mohammed Shakir Mahmood , Ibrahim Yusra Waleed
Published: April 2024

The material actions carried out by a partner on the common property, such as building and planting without the permission of the partners, are considered a violation of the rights of the other partners with him in the common property, and these violations that occur due to the construction of new properties established by the partner require the provision of urgent civil protection, both procedural and civil, because there is a type of Integration between the two, and this integration, when achieved, undoubtedly provides sufficient guarantee for the rights of the partners and protection for them at the same time, given that the judiciary is an arena for justice and the realization of rights, and resorting to the judiciary is a right guaranteed to everyone with the aim of protecting a specific legal right or position, because these violations would cause disruption. Utilization of common property, because common ownership is complex property and partners’ shares overlap with each other. This overlap in shares and powers stands as an obstacle to the use and exploitation of common property, which prompts some partners to exploit and benefit from it by constructing buildings, facilities, and plants without obtaining the approval of the other partners. This Exclusivity in exploitation undoubtedly arouses the ire of partners, which requires urgent protection of the rights of partners from attacks that occur from their partner.
The International Court of Justice
Authors: Lutfiu Nuredin , Pajaziti Naser
Published: April 2024

In this scientific paper my main focus of research is based on the composition, structure and main function of judges of the International Court of Justice according to countries and geographical regions where they come from, as according to Article 9 members of the court represent the main forms of civilization and the main system legal of the world. This means customary law, civil law and socialist law (now post-communist law). hen the task and function of international judges of law is to resolve disputes between states in accordance with international law and to give advisory opinions on international legal matters. The ICJ is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between countries, with its decisions and opinions serving as primary sources of international law. Then, we have the creation of the first permanent institution created for the purpose of resolving international disputes was the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which included all the major world powers as well as some smaller states, and resulted in the first multilateral treaties dealing with the conduct of war. Among them was the Convention for the Settlement of International Disputes in the Pacific, which defined the institutional and procedural framework for arbitration proceedings to be conducted in The Hague, the Netherlands. Although the proceedings would be supported by a permanent bureau - whose functions would be equivalent to that of a secretariat or court register - arbitrators would be appointed by opposing states from a larger group provided by each member of the convention.
Exploring the Effect of Parental Support and School Environment on Student Academic Achievement: A Survey Study
Authors: Werang Basilius Redan , Agung Anak Agung Gede , Pio Riane Johnly , Jim Edmond Leonard , Asaloei Sandra Ingried , Imbang Djeinnie , Leba Seli Marlina Radja , Angelianawati Desca
Published: April 2024

Student academic achievement is a critical issue for educators and policymakers worldwide. Parents and schools play important roles in promoting student academic achievement. This study aims to investigate the impact of parental support and school environment on student academic achievement. To do so, we employed a quantitative approach using a survey research design. Data related to parental support and school were obtained by distributing two survey questionnaires to a total of 167 elementary school students, purposively drawn from diverse groups of Catholic elementary schools in Merauke District, South Papua Province, Indonesia. Meanwhile, data related to academic achievement were obtained by getting students’ academic transcripts. Obtained data were subjected to an inferential statistics analysis technique using the software SPSS version 21. The results of data analysis showed that parental support and school environment have a direct impact on student academic achievement, both partially and simultaneously. These findings underscore the importance of parental support and the need to create a supportive and positive school environment to improve students’ academic achievement.
Building And Perfecting Digital Government in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The Necessity and Motivation in Today's Businesses
Authors: Hien Do Thi , Hoc Do Van , Phuong Nguyen Thi
Published: April 2024

In the context where digital transformation ranks as one of the foremost priorities for technology businesses in Vietnam, the Vietnamese government also places a special emphasis on digital conversion within the framework of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the synchronized implementation of the National Digital Transformation Program. As a large, modern, and dynamic city, Ho Chi Minh City has swiftly shifted from e-government to digital government, significantly impacting the digital transformation processes of businesses within the city. This presents both a requirement and an opportunity to assert the city's position as a leading center for economics, culture, education, science, and technology in the country. This article endeavors to clarify the necessity, some groundbreaking results, experiences, and requirements imposed on the digital government in driving digital transformation within businesses operating in Ho Chi Minh City today.
LEVEL OF ALBUMIN IN MALARIA AND HIV CO INFECTED PREGNANT WOMEN, ATTENDING THE ANTENATAL CLINIC OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA
Authors: G.C Emeka , C.E. Ugwu , I.P. Ezeugwunne
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the study was to measure the amount of albumin in pregnant HIV-positive malaria-infected women. Participants in the study were 18 to 40 (36.98 + 5.49) years old, HIV stage 1 and 2 seropositive pregnant women. 80 HIV-positive pregnant women with 40 co-infected with malaria and 80 HIV-negative pregnant women with 40 coinfected with malaria comprised the participant groups. Blood samples were obtained from the subjects for malaria parasite identification using the thick and thin film methods, and HIV status determination using the immunochromatographic approach. The bromocresol green albumin binding method was used to measure the amount of albumin, and the resultant solution was measured spectrophotometrically at 628 nm. In all cases, there was a statistically significant difference in albumin levels between the HIV seronegative group with and without malaria infection (p<0.05) and HIV seropositive group with malaria infection. The mean albumin level of HIV-positive pregnant women who have malaria infection was statistically higher than that of HIV-positive pregnant women who do not have malaria but statistically lower than those of HIV-negative pregnant women with and without malaria infection. The study suggests that pregnant HIV-positive women do not experience a decrease in albumin levels because of malaria infection.
ON THE USE OF MARI MUSICAL FOLKLORE IN THE SOLFEGGIO COURSE
Authors: Черновская Л.Н.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассматривается опыт применения марийского музыкального фольклора на занятиях сольфеджио, утверждается необходимость включения образцов народной музыки в образовательный процесс как важной составляющей формирования нравственной личности и сохранения традиционных ценностей народа.

The article covers the experience of using the Mari musical folklore in solfeggio classes, and the need of including folk music samples in the educational process as an important component of the formation of a moral character, and the preservation of the traditional values of the people.
ALBAN BERG’S “CONSTRUCTIVE RHYTHMS” IN THE ASPECT OF THE SERIAL IDEA
Authors: Окунева Е.Г.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассматриваются новации Альбана Берга в области ритмического структурирования. Композитор использовал в своей музыке ритмы, которые называл «конструктивными» и обозначал в партитуре аббревиатурой RH (от немецкого Hauptrhythmus). Особенности ритмической техники Берга исследуются на примере отдельных фрагментов из опер «Воццек» и «Лулу», Камерного концерта и «Лирической сюиты», показывается связь конструктивных ритмов с сериальной идеей. Особое внимание уделяется способам трансформации ритмов путём увеличения или уменьшения, сочетания рациональных и иррациональных длительностей, смещения акцентов и т. п. Отдельно обсуждаются причины недооценённости композиционно-технических новшеств Берга в области ритма молодым поколением западноевропейских сериалистов.

The article discusses Alban Berg's innovations in the field of rhythmic structuring. The composer called the rhythms used in his music constructive and defined them in the score as RH (from the German Hauptrhythmus). The peculiarities of Berg’s rhythmic technique are studied through the example of individual fragments from the operas “Wozzeck” and “Lulu”, the Chamber Concert and the “Lyric Suite”. The author of the article shows the connection of the constructive rhythms to the serial idea. Special attention is paid to the methods of rhythms transformation by augmentation or diminution, combining rational and irrational rhythms, shifting accents, etc. The reasons why Berg’s rhythmic technique was underrated by the young generation of the Western European serialism composers are discussed separately.
THE ISSUE OF THE PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Ли Ц. , Медведева Н.В.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассмотрена проблема классификации ударных инструментов, критерии систематики Хорнбостеля-Закса, по наличию/отсутствию определенной высотности, по способу звукоизвлечения. Особое внимание уделено связи любой классификации с ценностями соответствующей исторической эпохи. Выдвинута гипотеза о предпочтительности той или иной классификации в связи с её практическими целями.

The article considers the issue of the percussion instruments classification, the Hornbostel-Sachs system criteria, by the presence/absence of a certain pitch, by the method of sound production. Special attention is given to the connection of any classification with the values of the corresponding historical epoch. A hypothesis about the preference of a particular classification in connection with its practical purposes is put forward.
REFORMA TRABALHISTA E APROFUNDAMENTO DA QUESTÃO SOCIAL NO BRASIL
Authors: Nascimento Victor Aurélio Santana , Rabelo Dóris Firmino
Published: April 2024

Esse trabalho tem por objetivo estimular a discussão que aponte para a ReformaTrabalhista (Lei nº 13.467) em curso no Brasil, como um instrumento legal que, ao viabilizarmaiores níveis de exploração da classe trabalhadora e decorrente acumulação capitalista,recoloca a “questão social” em novos patamares. Para tanto, partiremos de categorias centraisna tradição do pensamento marxista, tais como: trabalho, mercadoria, mais-valia e questãosocial. Discutiremos, ainda, o modo de produção capitalista enquanto sistema estruturalmenteprodutor de condições e relações precarizadas de vida e trabalho, indicando como essacaracterística estrutural é garantida pelo Estado-burguês ao agenciar os interesses da classeeconomicamente dominante e produzir cenários mais viáveis de exploração e acumulação decapital.
Research on Early Warning Method of Plough Layer Thickness of Cultivated Land in Black Soil Driven by Rainfall Events
Authors: Yang Ning , Pan Yuchun , Zhou Yanbing , Liu Changhua , Gao Yunbing
Published: April 2024

The thinning of the arable layer causes soil quality degradation, seriously affecting crop growth and even threatening national food security. This article focuses on the problems and needs of poor timeliness, high cost, and inability to dynamically warn about the thinning of the tillage layer in black soil farmland, and conducts research on corresponding warning methods. Based on daily rainfall data, the percentile method is used to calculate the threshold for erosive rainfall event driven warning. Based on erosive rainfall event driven coupling of external soil erosion stress meteorological elements and influencing processes, as well as the connotation of geographic events, the concept definition of geographic events for thinning warning of arable layer thickness is given. The semantic description and discovery method of geographic events are provided, and geographic event driven rules and the technical process of thinning warning of arable layer thickness are formulated. There is a significant correlation between rainfall and topsoil thickness, with a correlation coefficient of 0.83. A soil thickness thinning warning simulation was conducted based on the daily rainfall data of Hailun City, Heilongjiang Province in 2020. On June 14, 2020, when the daily rainfall exceeded the event threshold, an automatic warning for thinning of the plow layer was triggered, achieving a dynamic warning process for thinning of the plow layer. The research results indicate that this method is helpful in solving the problem of thinning warning of the cultivated layer thickness in black soil farmland, and can provide technical support for the quality construction, protection, and management of black soil farmland.