bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mitigación del miedo a partir de procesos participativos en la planeación urbana y en el mejoramiento de infraestructura
Authors: Cuesta Beleño Andres , Fajardo Navarro Julieth Samanta , Pico Tinoco Miguel Ángel
Published: October 2024

Esta investigación se desarrolla en el municipio de Mocoa Putumayo y se fundamenta desde los hechos ocurridos el pasado 1de abril del 2017. Donde esta pequeña ciudad, sufrió una de las avenidas torrenciales más importantes del país desde la destrucción de la ciudad de Armero. Esta catástrofe puso en evidencia y discusión, cuáles han sido los procesos urbanos de esta ciudad, su ordenamiento y el tratamiento de los asentamientos informales y surgen las inquietudes sobre cuáles deberían ser las estrategias de resiliencia fundamentadas en la participación ciudadana, gubernamental y en forma general de las empresas privadas y ONG; con el fin de garantizar una sustentabilidad del territorio afectado. Esto con el objetivo reducir el miedo, el riego a sufrir otra catástrofe ambiental y de poder garantizar un uso potencial del suelo hacia el desarrollo urbano del municipio. Lo cual nos lleva a preguntarnos: ¿Por qué los procesos de apropiación emergente en los alrededores de algunos recursos hídricos en el municipio de Mocoa, no son sustentables ni resilientes para la consolidación del hábitat humano y del ordenamiento de un territorio? Para responder a este cuestionamiento se tuvo en cuenta: a. El reconocimiento de sus valores socio culturales en el espacio público y en el ordenamiento territorial. b. La riqueza hídrica territorial como punto de acercamiento y apropiación del suelo. Identificándose unas categorías de análisis relacionadas con el hábitat, el territorio, lo sustentable, lo emergente y lo resiliente, aplicado a una muestra de 5 asentamientos informales.
Entre la oportunidad y el deseo: el negocio de los residuos en el marco de la economía circular
Authors: Torres Ortiz Manuel Alejandro , Ortega Quintana Andrés Felipe
Published: October 2024

Este artículo presenta la información, los datos y el imperativo del factor «basura» y cómo puede convertirse en un negocio que permita a las poblaciones extremadamente pobres crear una base para el sustento diario; Así es como se debe llegar a una aprehensión sobre lo que se hace con estos materiales no deseados y cómo puede comunicarnos sobre cómo consumimos y nuestro bienestar, además de ser una herramienta de mantenimiento, ya que a medida que los países prosperan, su generación de basura aumenta. La rápida urbanización y el crecimiento de la población se suman al problema, ya que la recolección se hace cada vez más compleja y los sitios de tratamiento de residuos son más difíciles de localizar y la acumulación de residuos se intensifica en los países menos capaces de lidiar con ella; Vamos a construir un contraste como es el caso de Colombia y los países desarrollados; encontrar las advertencias de las consecuencias de un enorme desequilibrio, una desigualdad tanto a nivel nacional como internacional. Aquí es donde nos damos cuenta de que está en juego nada menos que nuestro sistema de valores, nuestro concepto de democracia y, finalmente, también nuestra economía.
Articulación de los temas de diseño urbano participativo, ordenamiento urbano participativo y legalización barrial participativa
Authors: Cuesta Beleño Andres , Salas Montaño Jaime Enrique
Published: October 2024

En este texto se presenta la articulación de tres importantes temas del urbanismo actual como lo son el Diseño urbano, el Ordenamiento territorial y la legalización barrial, enfocados en la participación ciudadana como el eje principal que potencializa las adecuadas prácticas de estos en el territorio. Resaltando elementos de utilidad entre los temas. Como se mencionó anteriormente la participación ciudadana es clave para el desarrollo de estos temas y como lo describen distintos autores hoy en día el conocimiento de una población hace parte de la ciencia ciudadana. Como una de las herramienta importantes para los ejercicios con comunidad, de donde se puede tomar el conocimiento de la ciudad a través de sus habitantes, sus percepciones y significaciones. Esta ciencia contiene una metodología en cuatro escalas de actuación que busca vinculan a la población en diferentes escenarios.
Envolventes paramétricas, Nuevas luces para el Brisol Solei
Authors: Pérez Fernández Oscar Mauricio
Published: October 2024

El planteamiento de la fachada constituye un momento clave del proyecto arquitectónico, la fachada actúa como la piel del proyecto de arquitectura, siendo el punto de contacto con las condiciones exteriores del edificio y su habitabilidad interior. El diseño da la posibilidad de producir modelos digitales y simulaciones solares que facilitan la toma de decisiones en un proyecto de arquitectura. Esta investigación se pregunta por ¿cómo generar un modelo de diseño paramétrico de fachadas basado en el Brisol Solei que adecue el impacto lumínico permitiendo así garantizar un confort según los estándares de Retilap?
Balance económico del COVID-19: una mirada hemisférica de las Américas
Authors: Soto Cabellero Héctor Renán , Torres Manuel Alejandro , Mejía Arango Ricardo
Published: October 2024

Conscientes de la importancia de facilitar espacios de discusión sobre el COVID-19 y sus efectos en Colombia y las economías mundiales, el programa de Economía de la Universidad La Gran Colombia y su grupo de investigación “Desarrollo Económico y Calidad de Vida” organizaron el pasado 26 de mayo de 2020 el Foro Internacional “Balance económico del COVID-19: Una mirada hemisférica de las Américas”. El objetivo del foro fue dar a conocer los efectos y consecuencias económicas y sociales que está generando el COVID-19 en los países de las Américas., dicho foro estuvo dirigido a estudiantes y profesores de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales de la UGC, y público general nacional e internacional. Dadas las circunstancias de movilidad y aislamiento social para evitar la propagación de la pandemia, dicho foro fue transmitido a través de la plataforma de Facebook – YouTube – y Teleamiga de la UGC.
Patrimonio arquitectónico y las dinámicas de apropiación territorial
Authors: Tibaduiza-Cordero José Reinaldo , Gutiérrez Ospina Zoraida
Published: October 2024

A través de este trabajo se busca un acercamiento al barrio Santa Fe para encontrar sus propiedades que le permitan figurar como patrimonio arquitectónico. Desde sus orígenes por los años de 1930, ha sido protagonista en la historia de la ciudad de Bogotá. La ubicación territorial, su disposición de “espacio de usos mixtos”: vivienda, trabajo y alquiler, al parecer, ha traído consecuencias desfavorables. Llama la atención la presencia de una iglesia de los años 50, con un carácter moderno, que contrasta con una arquitectura tradicional. Comparten “la carcoma” de esta ciudad, que crece, se desarrolla y envejece. Se hace un recorrido acompañado de Jane Jacobs para buscar luces que nos permitan entender su evolución y generar preguntas por una posible regeneración de su perfil moribundo y decadente.
Instrumento de organización de los derechos básicos de aprendizaje en el área de lenguaje
Authors: Guardia Hernández Andrea Milena
Published: October 2024

Los Derechos Básicos de Aprendizaje son publicados en el 2016 por el Ministerio de Educación Nacional para la orientación curricular del área de Lenguaje en la educación básica y media. Su contenido es coherente con los Estándares Básicos de Aprendizaje, documento presentado con el mismo fin por el Ministerio de Educación Nacional en 2006. Sin embargo, dado que la estructura de ambos documentos no es la misma, se presenta en este documento de trabajo un instrumento que organiza los Derechos Básicos de Aprendizaje siguiendo la ruta de los Estándares Básicos de Aprendizaje.
Nacimiento del Renacimiento. El Humanismo
Authors: Torres-Torres Néstor Hugo
Published: October 2024

Es habitual que al hacer referencia al Humanismo, haya una cierta incertidumbre sobre el significado cierto del concepto; lo que no sucede cuando se habla del Renacimiento, dado que este término es mucho más familiar, por lo menos en su identificación como un periodo histórico. El objetivo de este trabajo es demostrar que el Humanismo es causa del Renacimiento y definir de una forma clara el significado acertado del término. El desarrollo de este trabajo responde a una metodología cualitativa-descriptiva que, a partir del análisis documental, pretende la definición de conceptos y el establecimiento de la relación que hay entre las definiciones propuestas. Al final se demuestra que el Humanismo, entendido como un movimiento artístico y de traducción, que busca recuperar los saberes del clasicismo, específicamente los que corresponden con el concepto de la humanitas romana, es el causante de lo que se acabó por consolidar como el Renacimiento y seguidamente la Modernidad.
Аналітичний огляд систем залізничної автоматики
Authors: Калюта Юрій Васильович , Ананьєва Ольга Михайлівна
Published: October 2024

У статті розглянуто системи залізничної автоматики за їхньою елементною базою. Запропоновано ієрархічну структуру, засновану на методі аналізу ієрархій, для вибору типу системи для впровадження. Проведено узагальнений аналіз вибору доцільності впровадження систем. На основі аналізу визначено необхідні кроки розвитку систем залізничної автоматики, серед яких першочерговим напрямом визначено діагностування рейкових кіл. Подано деякі незначні пропозиції для вдосконалення систем.
Синтез пристрою оцінювання параметрів синусоїдного сигналу, адитивно змішаного з одиночною імпульсною завадою
Authors: Ананьєва Ольга Михайлівна , Бабаєв Михайло Михайлович , Давиденко Михайло Георгійович , Панченко Владислав Вадимович
Published: October 2024

Величини електричних параметрів обмотки статора асинхронного трифазного електродвигуна суттєво визначають його технічний стан і тому можуть бути використані з метою його діагностики. Вказані електричні параметри можна неперервно контролювати шляхом введеного в обмотку малого тестового струму відомої частоти, вимірюючи його амплітуду та початкову фазу. Точність їх вимірювання може виявитися неприпустимо низькою з причини наявності коротких імпульсних завад у вимірювальній інформації. У роботі отримане імовірнісне математичне описання реалізації суми сигналу та імпульсної завади у вигляді функції правдоподібності цієї реалізації. Вираз для цієї функції дає змогу описати характерний випадок, в якому на інтервалі часу, вільному від імпульсної завади, відсутні будь-які завади взагалі. Для тестового струму, який є синусоїдним з відомою частотою, але невідомими амплітудою та початковою фазою, отримано математичні вирази для оцінок цих двох параметрів за результатами спостереження вказаного струму на фоні одиночної імпульсної завади. За цими математичними виразами, використовуючи функцію правдоподібності як цільову, побудовано структурну схему пристрою оцінювання амплітуди та початкової фази струму тестування обмотки статора трифазного асинхронного електродвигуна. Процедуру оцінювання параметрів тестового сигналу сформовано у вигляді, який дає змогу застосувати широке коло доступних методів розрахунку кінцевих величин оцінок при максимізації функції правдоподібності за часовими параметрами імпульсної завади.
Conflitos sobre práticas de cura: uma análise discursiva da pajelança cabocla na Belle Époque paraense
Authors: Pantoja Flaviana Moraes , Costa Dilermando Moraes
Published: October 2024

A pajelança, a despeito de sua importância cultural e espiritual, enfrentou uma perseguição impiedosa da parte das autoridades médicas e judiciais em campanhas difamatórias na imprensa paraense durante a passagem do século XIX para o XX. Em um período em que a modernização urbana e o sanitarismo eram priorizados pelas autoridades políticas do país, a pajelança era significada como uma ameaça ao monopólio da cura que os médicos acadêmicos buscavam estabelecer. Diante do exposto, o objetivo deste artigo, apoiado teórica e metodologicamente na Análise do Discurso materialista, é analisar os efeitos de sentido sobre a pajelança na imprensa paraense, destacando as tensões quanto ao sentido dessa prática xamânica entre o final do século XIX e início do XX. Na primeira parte, trabalharemos as noções teóricas que nortearão este estudo, além de discutirmos as disputas de sentido sobre a pajelança. Em seguida, avançaremos na reflexão debatendo a Imprensa e a concepção antagônica quanto às práticas alternativas de cura no Pará. Por fim, apresentaremos a análise discursiva do corpus composto por recortes de matérias jornalísticas. Encerraremos este texto com as considerações finais, retomando a complexidade das disputas de sentido, bem como as relações de força que se materializam nos discursos.
Espíritas, curandeiros e o exercício da medicina na Belém da Belle Epoque: disputas por hegemonia no universo da cura
Authors: Silva Jairo de Jesus Nascimento da , Costa Camila Frota da
Published: October 2024

Este artigo procura, através de fontes variadas, mas tendo os jornais O Estado do Pará, A Província do Pará e Folha do Norte como principais referências; demonstrar as dificuldades encontradas pela medicina acadêmica, entre o final do século XIX e primeiras décadas do século XX, em Belém do Pará, para garantir hegemonia no universo complexo da cura; assegurando, assim, sua identidade e reconhecimento profissional, principalmente na luta contra concorrentes poderosos, como era o caso dos espíritas e dos curandeiros, estes últimos já há muito enraizados na cultura local.
A review into the therapeutic effectiveness of oral cannabidiol (CBD) in addition to current treatment in cats with Osteoarthritis (OA).
Authors: Wilkinson Oliver
Published: October 2024

Question
In cats with osteoarthritis (OA), does the oral supplementation of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, compared to conventional treatment alone, improve treatment outcomes of reducing pain and improving locomotion?
 
Clinical bottom line
The category of research question was:
Treatment.
The number and type of study designs that were critically appraised were:
No papers were found relevant to the PICO.
Critical appraisal of the selected papers meeting the inclusion criteria collectively provide zero/weak/moderate/strong evidence in terms of their experimental design and implementation:
Zero.
The outcomes reported are summarised as follows…
No studies relevant to the PICO were found (in English) on the use of CBD in cats with OA.
In view of the strength of evidence and the outcomes from the studies the following conclusion is made…
There is currently no evidence to recommend the use of CBD in cats for the treatment of OA and further studies on therapeutic use of CBD in cats with OA are required.
Confirmatory factor analysis of a rubric for assessing algorithmic thinking on undergraduate students
Authors: Navas-López Eduardo Adam
Published: October 2024

Algorithmic thinking is a key element for individuals to be aligned with the computer era. Its study is important not only in the context of computer science but also in mathematics education and all STEAM contexts. However, despite its importance, a lack of research treating it as an independent construct and validating its operational definitions or rubrics to assess its development in university students through confirmatory factor analysis has been discovered. The aim of this paper is to conduct a construct validation through confirmatory factor analysis of a rubric for the algorithmic thinking construct, specifically to measure its level of development in university students. Confirmatory factor analysis is performed on a series of models based on an operational definition and a rubric previously presented in the literature. The psychometric properties of these models are evaluated, with most of them being discarded. Further research is still needed to expand and consolidate a useful operational definition and the corresponding rubric to assess algorithmic thinking in university students. However, the confirmatory factor analysis confirms the construct validity of the rubric, as it exhibits very good psychometric properties and leads to an operational definition of algorithmic thinking composed of four components: Problem analysis, algorithm construction, input case identification, and algorithm representation.
Local mechanism of engagement in rural landscapes in the Nicaragua-Honduras sentinel landscape: examples of a local farmers' organisation and a multi-actor platform
Authors: LÓPEZ-SAMPSON Arlene , LANZAS Gracia , SEPULVEDA Norvin , OROZCO-AGUILAR Luis
Published: October 2024

Landscape approaches have been encouraged as a means of addressing the intricate challenges related to natural resource management and the well-being of land users/farmers. The study presents two mechanisms applied to territory development: first, a multi-stakeholder platform to improve governance in a natural reserve area (space/geographical dimension); second, how a local cooperative can become a learning network and address land-use and landscape management issues. The study evaluates the planning tool interventions of a local project, aiming to enhance landscape governance and value-chain collaboration in Nicaragua's biosphere reserve. We interviewed 403 residents and 29 cocoa cooperative members to evaluate their view of the tools/methodologies' effectiveness in natural resource management and cocoa farmers' resilience and well-being, respectively. Factorial analysis showed that the people of "Peñas Blanca" were aware of the multi-stakeholder platform managing the reserve. Generally, they had a positive opinion of the platform and its ability to balance economic and cultural values with conservation. The local cocoa cooperative has faced a financial and organisational crisis in recent years, with only a small number of members using the cooperative to sell their cocoa beans. This is due to decreased productivity and quality of the cocoa beans for some individual farmers, which impacts their ability to commercialise the beans with the cooperative. However, current access to social and cultural capital is supporting the resilience and adaptive capacity of the cocoa farmers in the territory. The studied cases provide evidence of the effectiveness of multi-sectoral and community-led organizations in integrating economic, ecological, and social objectives in a territory supporting landscape governance with sectoral approaches as valuable entry points.
Pulled In All Directions
Authors: Messenger Yvonne
Published: October 2024

Kindergarten educators are experiencing tensions with pedagogical approaches for early literacy learning (e.g., Forgie et al., 2022; Pyle et al., 2018). They feel pressured to abandon play-based approaches in favour of direct instruction due to changes in provincial curriculum and school board policies (e.g., OHRC, 2022). This paper highlights themes and responses by participants in a study with kindergarten educators during the fall of 2023. Challenges expressed included changing messages from school boards, a lack of clarity regarding direction, and the introduction of prescriptive programs. Suggestions of ways educators can build knowledge and agency through collaborative conversations will be shared.
PARENT COMMUNICATION PATTERNS AND RISK SEXUAL BEHAVIOR IN LATE ADOLESCENT
Authors: Cindy Wahyu Agustina  , Sulistiawati Sulistiawati , Setyoboedi Bagus
Published: October 2024

Background: Risky sexual behaviour in adolescents can have a detrimental impact on adolescent development and health, such as exposure to sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, unwanted pregnancy, and abortion. Many factors can cause risky sexual behaviour, family factors, especially parental communication patterns are one of the most important influences, because parents are the environment that has the strongest preventive efforts in keeping adolescents involved in promiscuous activities. This study aims to find the relationship between parental communication patterns and risky sexual behaviour in late adolescents. Method: Observational analytic with cross-sectional research design. The sample size was 300 respondents with consecutive sampling technique. The independent variable is communication pattern. The dependent variable was risky sexual behaviour in late adolescents. The research data used instruments in the form of questionnaires and analysed using the Spearman's rank test with a significance level of p < 0.05. Result: Parental communication patterns in late adolescents were dominated by authoritative communication patterns at 56% and 63% of respondents have low-risk sexual behaviour. Spearman's rank test results p value < α, p = 0.000 and r = -0.239.  Conclusion : Parental communication patterns have a relationship with risky sexual behaviour in late adolescents.
Electoral Participation of Non-Citizens in the Context of Immigrant Integration Policies in European Countries (Cases of Sweden, Finland, Belgium and Luxembourg)
Authors: Kramarenko A.
Published: October 2024

The article analyses the electoral participation of non-citizens of third countries residing in the member states of the European Union in the context of the integration policy of immigrants. The aim of the work is to assess the level of participation of non-citizens from third countries in municipal elections, depending on the degree of electoral inclusion in European states. Examples of countries with different systems of granting active voting rights to non-naturalised immigrants are Sweden, Finland, Belgium and Luxembourg. In order to achieve this goal, a theoretical and conceptual basis for the study, built upon the theory of integration of immigrants through participation, was formulated, and the participation rate of non-citizens from third countries in the municipal legislatures of Sweden, Finland, Belgium and Luxembourg was examined. Nowadays, in a number of European states, voting rights are an instrument of integration policy, as increased electoral opportunities for non-citizens of third countries in municipal elections encourage their inclusion in the host society. At the same time, by providing the opportunity to vote, governments have introduced additional implicit exclusion mechanisms that, in the context of discrimination, xenophobia and language problems, significantly reduce the participation of unnaturalized immigrants. As a result, three “ideal” types of access systems for non-naturalised immigrants from third countries to municipal elections have emerged within the European Union: exclusive, partially inclusive and inclusive. Among the countries surveyed, Sweden is one of the most inclusive, with the highest turnout of non-citizens from third countries. Finland, Belgium and Luxembourg have partially inclusive systems that imply institutional and symbolic barriers to participation. Participation in these countries is lower than in Sweden, and the more restrictive the system, the lower the participation rates. Thus, the voter turnout and degree of integration into the host society of the social group surveyed were lower in countries with a less inclusive electoral system. In states with varying degrees of electoral inclusion, non-citizens’ participation in elections has increased over time, but they continue to be inferior to naturalised immigrants and birthright citizens, while the acquisition of citizenship is a key tool for their integration into the political system of the recipient society. As such, voting rights cannot stimulate integration; a systemic integration policy, additional incentives for participation, information and advertising campaigns are needed.
Global Poverty and Structural Shifts in Economy
Authors: Goffe N. , Monusova G.
Published: October 2024

Over the past 30 years, the world has achieved significant success in the fight against global poverty. However, progress in reducing its scale varies greatly in different parts of the world. Today, the epicenter of this calamity lies in Sub-Saharan Africa. The concentration of poverty in several places on the planet does not make the study of sources and dynamics of this phenomenon any less relevant. It is simultaneously both the root cause and the consequence of many current global challenges. The article focuses on analyzing the connection between the dynamics of poverty and structural shifts in the economies of developing countries. The authors note that for a long time, an important mechanism for reducing poverty in poor countries was the outflow of unskilled labor from the agricultural sector to the industrial one. As long as labor-intensive technologies were used in industry, it effectively absorbed the uneducated agricultural population, increasing their income and lifting them out of poverty. However, innovative labor-saving technologies and the digitization of economy have slowed down this process.Modern economy requires fewer workers while placing high demands on the quality of human capital. Poor African countries, caught up amid global technological shifts, have faced major challenges. One of the main ones includes the low level of education and vocational training, as well as the absence of not only computer literacy but also basic literacy. Under such conditions, innovation cannot organically develop, create high-tech jobs, and contribute to poverty reduction. Our contribution to academic literature lies in the demonstration, based on empirical materials, of various models of reducing global poverty in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. We also draw attention to possible mechanisms of this reduction and their transformation against the backdrop of the implementation of modern advanced technologies.
Turkiye in Central Asia: a “Third Force”?
Authors: Sherstyukov S.
Published: October 2024

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Turkiye attempted to build “special” relations with the new independent states of Central Asia, filling the power vacuum in the region. The results of these efforts were contradictory and generally disappointing for Ankara, ending not only in decline of its activity in the region, but also abandonment of its claims to leadership. Although Turkiye made significant progress in developing economic, cultural, and humanitarian ties with Central Asian states in the following decades, the region in general was not among the top priorities of its foreign policy. However, Turkiye’s activization in Central Asia in recent years gives grounds to talk about Ankara’s “return” to the region, the reasons for which are related both to the ongoing global and regional shifts and changes in Turkiye’s foreign policy and foreign policy identity. In a situation of intensifying great power competition and increasing conflict in international relations, the Central Asian states are seeking a new balance in their foreign policy. While maintaining close ties with Russia and China, the two dominant powers in the region, they are simultaneously trying to diversify their foreign policy. Perceived as a rising power by the leaders of Central Asian states, Ankara appears to them as an attractive partner capable of both strengthening the security of their states and giving a new impetus to the development of their economies. However, despite the strengthening of Turkiye’s position in Central Asia, facilitated in particular by the institutionalization of the integration processes of the Turkic states, Ankara’s attempt to become a “third force” in the region may face a number of constraints and challenges. One of them is that Central Asia is growing in importance not only for Turkiye but also for Russia and China, as well as other extra-regional powers.
Movement and Uncertainty of the Center of Relativistic Energy in an Isolated Frame of Reference
Authors: Kawashima Kenji
Published: October 2024

We study whether the center of relativistic energy (CRE) is always constant in an isolated frame of reference (IFR). First, we assume that two objects in a moving isolated frame of reference (MIFR) move parallel to and very close to a coordinate axis from opposite directions and with equal speed. Here each length in the direction of travel of the objects is much longer than that perpendicular to the direction of travel of them, and moreover the latter is negligibly extremely short. Hence, the location of the CRE (LCRE) of the objects is very close to the coordinate axis in initial condition. When they become perfectly symmetric with respect to the coordinate axis, the forces perpendicular to the direction of travel of the objects are applied to each CRE and thereby a perfectly inelastic collision between them occurs on the coordinate axis. The combined object (CO) resulting from the perfectly inelastic collision begins to rotate because each momentum of the objects before the combination between them acts like the moment of force on the CO. For simplicity, we examine the energy distribution of the CO when it becomes perpendicular to the coordinate axis due rotation. The magnitude of velocity of each minute portion (MP) symmetrical with respect to the coordinate axis are different depending on whether the direction of each rotational velocity is the same or opposite to the direction of travel of the MIFR. Then the energy of each MP is not the same. As a result, the LCRE of the CO moves to the direction perpendicular to the coordinate axis, and its LCRE becomes far from the coordinate axis since the length in such direction is long enough. Therefore, we conclude that the LCRE in the MIFR is not necessarily invariant. Second, we suppose a process in which a force causes a negative acceleration on a moving object (MO) and thereafter the MO eventually comes to rest. What is considered here is the LCRE when the MO comes to rest. We pay attention to the position of the force applied to the MO because the transmission time of force (TTF) inside the MO may vary depending on the position of the MO where the force is applied. As a result, we find that the position at which the MO comes to rest differs depending on the TTF inside the MO. Therefore, we conclude that the LCRE in an IFR differs depending on the position of the MO where the force is applied, in other words, it in an IFR is not necessarily uniquely determined.
Expression of GnRH, Kisspeptin and Their Specific Receptors in the Ovary and Uterus in Deslorelin Treated Late-Prepubertal Bitches
Authors: Karadağ Muhammet Ali , Gram Aykut , Schäfer-Somi Sabine , Aslan Selim , Kaya Duygu
Published: October 2024

In this study, the expression and localization of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH1) and kisspeptin (KISS1) and their specific receptors in canine ovarian and uterine tissues were investigated after the application of deslorelin acetate (Suprelorin®, 4.7 mg, Virbac, France) in the late pre-pubertal period. We hypothesized that chronic treatment of prepubertal dogs with deslorelin would alter the expression of GnRH and kisspeptin genes in the uterus and ovaries. Ovarian and uterine samples of 25 dogs with an average age of 7.8±0.2 months and from mixed breeds were used. Following implant insertion, dogs entered estrus (EST; n=6); dogs without estrus (N-EST; n=10) comprised the experimental groups. Nine dogs with placebo implants served as a control (CONT). Ovarian and uterine tissues were investigated for expression of GnRH1, GnRHR, KISS1 and KISS1R/GPR54 mRNA and protein by using IHC and RT-qPCR. In uterus, expression of GnRH1significantly decreased in response to deslorelin treatment in the N-EST, compared with the control group. Compared with CONT, KISS1R expression in ovarian samples was significantly lower in EST group. Uterine protein expression of GnRH1 appeared weaker in N-EST than CONT. While GnRH1-system members and KISS1 protein were localized in the follicles at various stages and stroma, no or weak signals were detected for KISS1R in the ovarian samples. Deslorelin-mediated induction of puberty by changing the expression of some of the GnRH and KISS1-system members seems to have an effect on ovarian and uterine functionality. Deslorelin implants can therefore be not considered as a valuable alternative to induce fertile estrus in late-prepubertal bitches. However, further studies with a large number of animals are needed to clarify the effect of deslorelin-mediated induction of puberty.
A New Approach for Predicting Strength Based on Temperature-Time History Using Two-Parameter Maturity ANN Models
Authors: Wawrzeńczyk Jerzy
Published: October 2024

One widely used method to predict concrete strength development based on temperature variations during curing is the equivalent maturity time (te) method. This method uses the activation energy (Ea) as its key parameter, which reflects the cement’s sensitivity to temperature. However, research shows that the Ea value varies depending on factors such as cement type, water-cement ratio, temperature, and additives. The permanent subject of discussion is the question of what value of the Ea parameter should be assumed. In this paper, a new approach is proposed by using a neural network analysis method to develop a strength-temperature-time history model. It was assumed that the ANN-fc% model would have 4 inputs including hydration heat (Q), activation energy (Ea), temperature (T) and time (t). A data set was collected and research was carried out on mortars using: 6 cements, curing temperatures 5-35°C, strength within 90 days. The results showed that the ANN analysis method allows for estimating the relative compressive strength with sufficient accuracy. Input nodes analysis showed that Q influences early strength gain, while Ea affects later strength development. The method of using the ANN model to calculate strength depending on the temperature change during maturation was shown.
Hybrid Architectures for Chinese Text Processing: Optimizing LLaMA2 with CNN and LSTM
Authors: Liu Xize , Wang Yiyi , Niu Nana , Zhang Bingyan , Li Jingsheng
Published: October 2024

In the rapidly evolving field of natural language processing (NLP), the processing of the Chinese language, with its unique complexities, presents significant challenges, especially in the context of Large Language Models (LLMs) like LLaMA2. These challenges are further exacerbated by the presence of non-standardized text prevalent across digital Chinese content. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a novel hybrid approach that seamlessly integrates deep contextual embeddings with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to enhance the processing of standardized Chinese text. Our approach involves a multi-stage process wherein deep contextual embeddings are first utilized to capture the nuanced semantic relationships within text. Following this, CNNs are employed to identify and exploit structural and syntactic patterns, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the text. This hybrid model significantly improves LLaMA2’s efficiency and accuracy across various Chinese text processing tasks by ensuring that both semantic depth and structural nuances are accurately captured. The effectiveness of our model is demonstrated through rigorous testing across several benchmarks, showcasing its superiority in processing Chinese text with enhanced accuracy and speed. This research not only contributes to the advancement of text processing capabilities of LLMs but also opens new avenues for their application in tasks such as automated translation and sentiment analysis.
New Structural State of Tungsten in Obtaining Porous Tungsten Coatings
Authors: Tuleushev Yuriy , Volodin Valery , Zhakanbayev Yeldar , Tynyshbay Bakytzhan
Published: October 2024

For the first time porous tungsten coatings were obtained by vacuum annealing of coatings consisting of both lead solution in β-W and a mixture of Pb solution in β-W and pure lead. Electron-microscopic studies of the obtained coatings before and after vacuum annealing at 800 оС for 1 hour and 6 hours were carried out. The formation of a new phase of tungsten with an octa-lattice and parameter a = 0.4878±0.0005 nm was recorded.
Hydrochemical and Isotopic Characterisation of Groundwater in the Nakivale Sub-catchment of the Transboundary Lake Victoria Basin, Uganda
Authors: Nabala Emmanuel Hyeroba , Kalin Robert M. , Mukwaya Christine
Published: October 2024

This study characterized groundwater resources for the Nakivale sub-catchment of the transboundary Victoria basin in Uganda using classical hydrochemical and stable isotopic approaches. Groundwater in the study area is essential for domestic, agricultural, and industrial uses. As a sub-domain of the larger Victoria Basin, it also plays a crucial role in shaping the hydrological characteristics of this vital transboundary basin, both in terms of quality and quantity fronts. This makes its sustainable management and development vital. The predominant groundwater type is Ca-SO4, with other types including Ca-HCO3, Na-Cl, Na-HCO3, and Ca-Mg-SO4-Cl. Hydrochemical facies analysis highlights the importance of rock-water interactions in controlling groundwater chemistry, mainly through incongruent chemical weathering of Ca-rich plagioclase feldspars and the oxidation of sulfide minerals, such as pyrite which are prevalent in the study area. Ground-water recharge is primarily influenced by the area’s topography, with recharge zones characterized by lineament networks, located in elevated areas. Stable isotope analyses indicate that groundwater mainly originates from local precipitation, while tritium data suggests the presence of both recent and older groundwater (likely over 20 years old). The study’s comprehensive approach and findings contribute significantly to the understanding of the region's groundwater systems, thus providing valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders involved in water resource management and development strategies.
Association of SGLT2 Inhibitors and Urogenital Infections in Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Binoy Aleena , Fischer Luis
Published: October 2024

Background:
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are known for efficacy in managing blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes and also improving cardiovascular and renal outcomes. However, increased risk of urogenital infections (UGIs) remains a significant concern in their safety profile. This study aimed to investigate the association between SGLT2i therapy and UGIs in a real-world clinical set up of a tertiary care centre in India. The key hypothesis was SGLT2i use is associated with incidence of UGIs while the secondary hypothesis included the relationship of the incidence of risk with the dose.
Methods:
This was a six-month prospective observational study, that enrolled 309 adults ≥18 years of age, who were newly prescribed SGLT2 inhibitors, particularly Dapagliflozin 5 mg and 10 mg from October 2023. The incidence of UGIs was assessed through patient interviews and medical records during the follow up from 2 weeks of initiation. UGIs were defined as clinical manifestations that resolved on SGLT2i discontinuation or appropriate treatment.
Results:
Of 309 initiators, 300 patients were followed up. 9 patients didn’t follow up in OPD. From these, 58 (19.3%)patients developed UGIs, comprising of 47 (15.6%) bacterial infections and 11 (3.6%) UGIs of fungal origin. The association was performed on basis of logistic regression analysis which revealed a statistically significant association of UGIs with the prescription of SGLT2i. Higher doses of SGLT2 inhibitors was observed to be associated with significantly increasing the risk of UGIs (p < 0.05). No significant risk factors such as body mass index (BMI), age, sex, HbA1c, or educational status were identified to have significant associations with UGI occurrence.
Conclusion:
This study highlights a clinically relevant association between SGLT2i use and urogenital infections.
A Secure Learned Image Codec for Authenticity Verification via Self-Destructive Compression
Authors: Huang Chen-Hsiu , Wu Ja-Ling
Published: October 2024

In the era of deepfakes and AI-generated content, digital image manipulation poses significant challenges to image authenticity, creating doubts about the credibility of image. Traditional image forensic techniques often struggle to detect sophisticated tampering, and passive detection approaches are reactive, verifying authenticity only after counterfeiting occurs. In this paper, we propose a novel full resolution Secure Learned Image Codec (SLIC) designed to proactively prevent image manipulation by creating self-destructive artifacts upon re-compression. Once a sensitive image is encoded using SLIC, any subsequent re-compression or editing attempts will result in visually severe distortions, making the image’s tampering immediately evident. Because the content of a SLIC image is either original or visually damaged after tampering, images encoded with this secure codec hold greater credibility. SLIC leverages adversarial training to fine-tune a learned image codec that introduces out-of-distribution perturbations, ensuring that the first compressed image retains high quality while subsequent re-compressions degrade drastically. We analyze and compare the adversarial effects of various perceptual quality metrics combined with different learned codec. Our experiments demonstrate that SLIC holds significant promise as a proactive defense strategy against image manipulation, offering a new approach to enhancing image credibility and authenticity in a media landscape increasingly dominated by AI-driven forgeries.
Relativistic Adjusted Bohr Radius

Authors: Haug Espen
Published: October 2024

The Bohr radius was derived using the non-relativistic de Broglie approximation, not the relativistic de Broglie equation. In this work, we will derive a relativistic Bohr radius from both the relativistic de Broglie approximation and relativistic kinetic energy. The Bohr model of the hydrogen atom has since been replaced by modern quantum mechanics and the Schrodinger equation. It is well known that the Schrodinger equation confirms the first Bohr radius as the most probable radius, but the Schrodinger equation itself is non-relativistic. The Dirac equation can likely be used, but there seem to be very few publications on the relativistically corrected Bohr radius. This is something we will discuss.
An Experience Report on Designing and Delivering of a Software Engineering Education Module to Enhance Employability Skills
Authors: BASU SOUMYA Sankar
Published: October 2024

Software Engineering education has grown during the past couple of decades as a specialized branch of computer science education to address employment demands. Software Engineering education is constantly evolving because of its dynamic nature. However, there are still some gaps between the skills being taught in the universities and skills required for employment. In this paper, we present our experience of designing and delivering a new module to enhance skills for employment. We have taken a structured approach to analyze the gap through literature review and our personal experiences of engaging with employers of our students. Based on the analysis, we arrived at a set of gaps between what we teach and what the employers of our students need. We prioritized the gaps and envisaged a new module ‘Contemporary Software Engineering’ to address the gaps and subsequently help our students for an easy transition to job. As part of our experience, we present the background, design and delivery of the module and reflect on our journey of delivering the module for a few years.
Cameroonian Physiotherapist’s Practice, Confidence and Perception of Health Promotion for People at Risk or With Cardiovascular Diseases: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Ngeh Etienne Ngeh , Young Rachel , Kuaban Christopher , McLean Sionnadh , Strafford Ben W , Lidster Jo
Published: October 2024

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and their risk factors are increasing with associated disability and mortality burden globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries, including Cameroon. Physiotherapist-led health promotion (PLHP) interventions provide opportunities to improve health and reduce this burden. Understanding physiotherapists' practice, confidence, and perception is crucial for designing effective, context-specific PLHP interventions. Methods: This qualitative study explored physiotherapists' practice, perceptions, and confidence in delivering PLHP to pwCVDs in Cameroon. Results: Sixteen participants completed the interviews and analyses of the transcripts generated three main themes which included 1) Perception of Physiotherapists’ role in health promotion (HP), 2) Current practice of PLHP 3) Competence in delivery of PLHP. Physiotherapists believe that delivering HP interventions in practice is within their professional role. Current HP practice was limited to exercise, physical activity and dietary/nutritional interventions. Participants reported a lack of knowledge and formal training in PLHP delivery. Conclusion: Despite strong interest in HP, HP practice among physiotherapists is limited in scope, under-resourced and limited by a lack of confidence in delivering behavioural change interventions. These findings are relevant for the design of appropriate clinical training and policies for the care of pwCVDs.
A Review of the Recent Advances in Heat Transfer Through Ducting in the Rotational Moulding Process and The Future Trends
Authors: Chowdhury Sutirtha , Epaarachchi Jayantha , Islam Md Mainul , Barforoush Ahmad Sharifian
Published: October 2024

A common technique for producing large-scale hollow plastic items is rotomoulding. Rotation speed, mould design, and temperature management significantly affect the quality of finished products. The growing demand may cause the rotomoulding industry to reach a peak soon. Few studies have been applied in the industrial sector. Meanwhile, the lack of sufficient research on the phase transition from the heat source for the rotomoulding procedure led to a great research gap in this field. Although, their conclusions contribute significantly to the topic but cannot be considered accurate in the analysis. Proper temperature variations in both the heating and cooling phases impact the final product quality. Moreover, if the required temperature is not achieved it may result in raw material ( HDPE, LLDPE) loss. To produce the necessary amount of hot air by convection, this review article focuses on the use of ducts as the medium for hot air circulation to the mould, ducting model analysis, and mould model adjustments. Additionally, insulation has been discussed concerning sustainable heat, which could help the industry to better comprehend the procedure.
NILAI BUDAYA DAN IMPLEMENTASI PANCASILA PADA TRADISI MANTEN KUCING DI KABUPATEN TULUNGAGUNG
Authors: Santaka Krisna Arandiya
Published: October 2024

Tradisi Manten Kucing adalah tradisi yang cukup terkenal di Kabupaten Tulungagung. Tradisi Manten Kucing masih rutin dilaksanakan di salah satu desa yang ada di Kabupaten Tulungagung tepatnya di Desa Pelem, Kecamatan Campurdarat, Kabupaten Tulungagung. Tradisi ini merupakan tradisi mengarak kemudian memandikan sepasang kucing jantan dan betina untuk dimandikan di Telaga Coban. Sepasang kucing jantan dan betina akan dibawa oleh sepasang orang dengan memgenakan pakaian adat Jawa yaitu laki laki menggunakan beskap dan perempuan mengenakan kebaya. Tradisi ini biasanya diiringi dengan Tari Tiban dan Langen Beksan Tayub. Tradisi ini dimulai dari seorang linuwih desa yang bernama Eyang Sangkrah. Eyang Sangkrah bingung karena desanya mengalami kekeringan. Banyak usaha yang dilakukan Eyang Sangkrah agar Desa Pelem turun hujan. Namun, usaha tersebut tidak semuanya berhasil. Eyang Sangkrah tidak menyerah untuk memperjuangkan agar desa nya tidak kekeringan dan turun hujan. Cara tersebut adalah Eyang Sangkrah mengajak kucingnya untuk dimandikan di Telaga Coban. Akhirnya, Desa Pelem turun hujan. Tradisi ini bertujuan untuk meminta hujan. Tradisi ini mengandung nilai budaya yaitu dengan adanya tradisi ini semakin tinggi rasa cinta tanah air terhadap budaya bangsa sendiri agar tidak semakin luntur seiring perkembangan zaman ini. Tradisi ini juga mengandung nilai pancasila yaitu religus, gotong royong, persatuan. Tradisi ini tetap rutin dilaksanakan untuk menjaga tradisi budaya agar tidak hilang karena perkembangan zaman.