bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Web-Based Peer-Patient Navigation Program (Compassionate Online Navigation to Enhance Care Transitions) for Youth Living With Childhood-Acquired Disabilities Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care: Qualitative Descriptive Study (Preprint)
Authors: Kokorelias Kristina Marie , Lee Tin-Suet Joan , Bayley Mark , Seto Emily , Toulany Alene , Nelson Michelle L A , Dimitropoulos Gina , Penner Melanie , Simpson Robert , Munce Sarah E P
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Studies have highlighted significant challenges associated with the transition from pediatric to adult health and social care services for youth living with childhood-acquired disabilities and their caregivers. Patient navigation has been proposed as an effective transitional care intervention. Better understanding of how patient navigation may support youth and their families during pediatric to adult care transitions is warranted.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to describe the preferred adaptations of an existing web-based platform from the perspectives of youth with childhood-onset disabilities and their family caregivers to develop a web-based peer-patient navigation program, Compassionate Online Navigation to Enhance Care Transitions (CONNECT).

METHODS

A qualitative descriptive design was used. Participants included youth living with childhood-acquired disabilities (16/23, 70%) and their caregivers (7/23, 30%). Semistructured interviews and focus groups were conducted, digitally recorded, and transcribed. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data and was facilitated through NVivo software (Lumivero).

RESULTS

Participants desired a program that incorporated (1) self-directed learning, (2) a library of reliable health and community resources, and (3) emotional and social supports. On the basis of participants’ feedback, CONNECT was deemed satisfactory, as it was believed that the program would help support appropriate transition care through the provision of trusted health-related information. Participants highlighted the need for options to optimize confidentiality in their health and social care and the choice to remain anonymous to other participants.

CONCLUSIONS

Web-based patient navigation programs such as CONNECT may deliver peer support that can improve the quality and experience of care for youth, and their caregivers, transitioning from pediatric to adult care through personalized support, health care monitoring, and health and social care resources. Future studies are needed to test the feasibility, acceptability, usability, use, and effectiveness of CONNECT among youth with childhood-onset disabilities.
Is the Usage of Wearable Devices Worth it? A Study of Perceived Risk and Fashion on Intention to Adopt Wearable Devices (Preprint)
Authors: Subramaniam Chandra , Lee Edward M , Park Sungjune
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Studies related to smart wearables have increased dramatically during recent years. However, personal safety perspectives of wearable devices have not been adequately addressed in the literature so far. There have been debates regarding the potential health risks, such as radiation, and fashionability of using wearable devices. Regardless of the actual health risks from wearable devices, these controversial debates could affect users’ perceptions toward purchasing and using the technology.

OBJECTIVE

This paper addresses the following research question: how do perceptions of technology, risks, and fashionability affect the user’s intention to purchase and use wearable technology?

METHODS

A survey was administered with questions on health risk, privacy risk, fashionability, wearable comfort (all perceived) and behavioral intention to (re)purchase and use wearable device. All questions were adapted from prior research and measured using a seven-point Likert scale. The final sample of 205 responses was analyzed using partial least squares method with Smart-PLS software.

RESULTS

We find that Perceived Health Risk (p-value = 0.015), Perceived Fashionability (p-value < 0.001), and Wearable Comfort (p-value = 0.007) have a significant impact on a consumer’s intention to purchase wireless earbuds. Privacy Risk did not have a significant impact on intension to purchase wireless earbuds. Purchase Intention had a significant impact on Use Intention (p-value < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS

As new types of emerging technology get introduced to the market, technology acceptance models should also evolve in order to understand consumers’ perceptions toward these new technologies from an academic and a practical point-of-view.
The Causes and Consequences of Entrepreneurial Failure Fear: Research Framework and Future Prospects
Authors: Tang Xiangyu , Zhu Rong , Lv Linjiao
Published: February 2024

The fear of entrepreneurial failure is the avoidance trait or negative emotion that entrepreneurs develop towards the consequences of failure. The generation of this avoidance trait or negative emotion is related to the joint interaction of factors such as the entrepreneur's cognition, achievement goals, and environment. It is an important factor that suppresses entrepreneurial willingness and behavior, and may also stimulate entrepreneurial motivation. This article reviews existing literature, analyzes the concept, influencing factors, and outcome variables of entrepreneurial failure fear, and finally proposes a research framework and future research points and directions for entrepreneurial failure fear. Research points: 1. The connotation and role of fear of entrepreneurial failure throughout the entire entrepreneurial process. 2. The fear of entrepreneurial failure has a beneficial impact on entrepreneurship. Research direction: 1. Enrich the connotation and extension of entrepreneurial failure fear, and explore the sources of failure fear in different scenarios. 2. Pay attention to the dynamic patterns of fear of entrepreneurial failure throughout the entire process of entrepreneurship. 3. Research on the mechanisms and factors that contribute to the beneficial impact of fear of entrepreneurial failure.
Review and Reflection: The Perfection of the Legal Protection System for Representative Inheritors of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ethnic Minorities
Authors: Wu Xueping
Published: February 2024

The protection of representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage of ethnic minorities is the basis of inheriting intangible cultural heritage. By combing the provisions on the representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage in China’s existing legal norms, combining with practical problems, examining the shortcomings of existing provisions, this paper puts forward optimization ideas from three aspects: improving the identification mechanism of inheritors, stipulating the rights of inheritors clearly, and strengthening the protection of the rights of inheritors, so as to realize the research goal of protecting the representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage of ethnic minorities.
Reflections on Human Subjectivity in Modern Society—Based on the Perspectives of Baudrillard, Lacan and Fromm
Authors: Qin Qianxue
Published: February 2024

The problem of human subjectivity is prominent in modern society. By revealing the mechanism of consumption alienation in the symbolic society, Baudrillard critiques this mechanism for causing the loss of human subjectivity and the subsequent surge in human desire. Examining unresolved issues about desire and subjectivity within Baudrillard's "Consumer Society" theory through the framework of Lacan's theory of the subject of desire, we will demonstrate that Lacan's interpretation effectively eliminates the problem itself. From Baudrillard's "consumer society" to Lacan's "desire society," people have changed from pure passivity to active awareness of their situation but still do not have enough subjective initiative. On the contrary, Fromm’s humanitarian ethics reflects on the problem of subjectivity from the perspective of holistic man rather than symbol, affirming that the inner power of human love and reason will lead man to transcend the general alienation of man so as to realize one's potential productively with joy and happiness as "being" rather than "thing." Only in Fromm's "productive society" will human subjectivity cease to be an issue.
A Review of the Buying behaviour of the Millennials in India
Authors: Sethi Megha
Published: February 2024

Consumer shopping behavior has undergone a profound and permanent transformation due to the evolution of the Internet, social networking, and the introduction of mobile devices. The current booming segments that are being lured by the companies are the Millennials and Generation Z because of which the global market is flourishing. They are considered as the most loyal consumers because of their good reach and connectivity. This study focuses on the buying behaviour of these millennials.
Expectativas y motivación en la transición de rol en el servicio social de la Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Authors: Varela-Ruiz Margarita , Hamui-Sutton Alicia , Reynaga-Obregón Jesús , Valverde- Luna Isela , Ponce-de León María Eugenia , Ramírez-de la Roche Omar Fernando , Díaz-Villanueva Arturo
Published: February 2024

Introducción: En la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), una vez que los estudiantes terminan el internado médico, inician el servicio social como requisito obligatorio. Los médicos pasantes en servicio social (MPSS) pueden situarse en localidades rurales o urbanas y en diferentes instituciones de salud, generándose diversidad de experiencias para desarrollar un nuevo rol.

Objetivo: En este estudio se buscó identificar si en el complejo ajuste al nuevo rol, en el que los MPSS realizaron el acto médico como profesionales solitarios, se cumplieron sus expectativas y motivaciones.

Método: En el año académico 2009-2010, realizaron el servicio social 814 médicos pasantes de la Facultad de Medicina de la UNAM, a quienes vía correo electrónico personal se les anexó una liga para acceder a una encuesta. El instrumento contenía diversas secciones.

Resultados: Más de la tercera parte (36.7%) de los MPSS, no se sintieron motivados para realizar las actividades del servicio social, lo que seguramente dificultó alcanzar sus propósitos. El 75.5% de quienes se encontraban en localidades urbanas mencionó el cumplimiento de sus expectativas y en menor número (65.3%) los de la localidad rural. El 22.8% del total de los MPSS había pensado en renunciar al rol que estaban desempeñando. Al indagar cómo percibieron el valor de su trabajo, la mayoría (93.9%) de los MPSS sintió que aportó algo a los que les rodeaban. Al preguntar si disfrutaron el trabajo en la unidad de salud, más de la cuarta parte (27.5%) de los ubicados en el ámbito rural no lo estaba disfrutando.

Conclusiones: La mayoría de los MPSS (94.2%) manifestó satisfacción al acreditar el servicio social y su identidad se modificó. No obstante, alrededor de un tercio de MPSS tuvo problemas de motivación, de cumplimiento de expectativas y de oportunidades de formación académica, aspecto en el que se encontró relación con la localidad (rural o urbana) en la que se desempeñaban.
Satisfacción de los estudiantes de medicina con el desempeño de sus docentes: género y situaciones de enseñanza
Authors: Martínez-González Adrián , Martínez-Stack Jorge , Buquet-Corneto Ana , Díaz-Bravo Pamela , Sánchez-Mendiola Melchor
Published: February 2024

Introducción: La estrategia más empleada en las universidades mexicanas para evaluar las tareas docentes, ha sido la aplicación de cuestionarios diseñados ex profeso, con los cuales se obtiene la opinión de los estudiantes sobre el desempeño, por parte de sus docentes. El propósito de este estudio es analizar el impacto que el género de los docentes y estudiantes, pudiera tener sobre la evaluación docente. También caracterizar algunas situaciones de enseñanza (diferentes asignaturas), que se asocian a tipos particulares de comportamiento docente.

Material y Método: Estudio observacional. Se evaluaron 505 grupos/docentes de siete de las asignaturas básicas impartidas, durante el ciclo académico 2007 a 2008 del Plan Único de Estudios, de la Facultad de Medicina de la UNAM, en la Ciudad de México. Para la evaluación del desempeño docente se utilizó el Cuestionario de Opinión para la Evaluación Docente (COED), que tiene evidencia de validez y confiabilidad. Se analizó la relación entre las valoraciones del desempeño docente, realizada por los estudiantes y el género de los docentes. Con base en la proporción de docentes de un determinado sexo, que se encargan de la docencia de una asignatura en particular, se construyó una taxonomía de las asignaturas o situaciones de enseñanza de cuatro tipos, a las que mediante un análisis factorial de correspondencias se les asociaron formas de comportamiento diferenciales de desempeño docente.

Resultados: Los resultados muestran que el género de docentes y estudiantes, así como el tipo de asignatura o situación docente, son importantes factores que intervienen en la valoración por parte de los estudiantes, del desempeño docente mediante instrumentos de opinión.

Conclusiones: Las evaluaciones de los profesores se ven influenciadas por factores diferentes, a la sola eficacia docente. Se deben considerar estos factores cuando a partir de cuestionarios de estudiantes, contestados de manera anónima, se toman decisiones buscando incidir en el mejoramiento de la docencia.
Análisis del examen profesional de la Facultad de Medicina de la UNAM: Una experiencia de evaluación objetiva del aprendizaje con la teoría de respuesta al ítem
Authors: Delgado-Maldonado Laura , Sánchez-Mendiola Melchor
Published: February 2024

Introducción: El examen profesional es la evaluación sumativa de altas consecuencias, más importante de la carrera de médico cirujano. Una fuente de evidencia de validez del examen es el análisis psicométrico de los reactivos, para el que tradicionalmente se ha utilizado la Teoría Clásica de los Test (TCT), la cual tiene algunas desventajas, que la Teoría de Respuesta al Ítem (TRI) pretende resolver. El presente estudio reporta el análisis del Examen Profesional Teórico de la Facultad de Medicina de la UNAM con la TRI.Objetivo: Explorar los beneficios del uso de la TRI, para documentar evidencia de validez en un examen de altas consecuencias en educación médica.Método: Se efectuó el análisis psicométrico del Examen Profesional Teórico de la Facultad de Medicina de la UNAM, aplicado en 2008. La prueba consistió en un examen de opción múltiple acerca de seis áreas de conocimiento: Medicina interna, Pediatría, Gineco-obstetricia, Urgencias médicas, Cirugía y Medicina familiar, evaluadas con 420 reactivos de opción múltiple. Se calcularon confiabilidad, dificultad y discriminación con la TCT. Se utilizó el modelo de tres parámetros de la TRI. Con las dos aproximaciones se seleccionaron los mejores ítems, y se estimó la longitud de la prueba con la fórmula de Spearman-Brown.Resultados: El examen fue respondido por 882 sustentantes, tuvo un índice de dificultad de 0.55 y una confiabilidad de 0.93. Con el modelo de 3pl-TRI, el examen es informativo en niveles de habilidad cercanos al promedio en la escala theta. El parámetro de discriminación promedio (a) fue 0.67, el parámetro de dificultad (b) fue 1.21, y el parámetro de seudoadivinación (c) fue 0.18. Se encontró que es posible reducir el número de reactivos de la prueba, manteniendo una alta confiabilidad. La mayoría de los ítems en la prueba original (84%) tuvieron un buen ajuste al modelo 3pl-TRI, y en la versión acortada la gran mayoría (97%) tuvieron un ajuste similar.

Discusión y conclusiones: El Examen Profesional Teórico de la Facultad de Medicina cubre los requisitos teóricos de número de reactivos y sustentantes, para aplicar el modelo de TRI. Se obtuvo evidencia de validez de constructo y un panorama psicométrico del instrumento, útil para la planeación de versiones subsecuentes. El examen puede reducirse en longitud haciéndolo más eficiente, sin perder precisión en la estimación de los niveles de habilidad de los sujetos ni validez de contenido.
Los educadores en ciencias de la salud del siglo XXI: ¿trabajamos como locos (en el sentido Einsteniano)?
Authors: Sánchez-Mendiola Melchor
Published: February 2024

En este número de la revista se presentan trabajos y reflexiones, que pueden motivar modificaciones en nuestra conducta de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Tenemos cuatro trabajos de investigación originales, que abordan aspectos tradicionales y novedosos de la enseñanza de la medicina.
Retención de los conocimientos básicos en cinco generaciones de alumnos que terminaron los dos primeros años del plan único de la carrera de médico cirujano en la Facultad de Medicina, UNAM (2007-2011)
Authors: Fortoul-van der Goes Teresa Imelda , Morales-López Sara , Muñoz- Comonfort Armando , Jacobo-Méndez Antonio , Rodríguez-Lara Vianey
Published: February 2024

ResumenIntroducción: Con frecuencia se realizan comentarios en hospitales sobre la deficiente preparación de los estudiantes que llegan de los ciclos básicos. Esto preocupa ya que se considera que estos conocimientos les dan las bases para explicarse los cambios que identificarán en los pacientes.Objetivo: Para conocer el grado de retención de los conocimientos básicos de los alumnos que llegan a su rotación clínica, se realizó un estudio longitudinal retrospectivo en cinco generaciones al momento de terminar sus dos primeros años de conocimientos básicos.Método: Se aplicó un examen de opción múltiple con 120 reactivos realizados y seleccionados por las Coordinaciones de Enseñanza de los Departamentos de Ciencias Básicas, para evaluar la retención de los conocimientos adquiridos en los dos primeros años. Este examen se aplicó en una misma fecha y hora a cada Generación y con los mismos reactivos.Resultados: Presentaron el examen del total de cada generación: 894 (80.7%) en 2007; 752 (86.9%), en 2008; 820 (77.2%), 2009; 890 (79.8%) en 2010 y 925 (84.4%) en 2011. La confiabilidad en todas aplicaciones de la prueba fue mayor de 0.7 (α de Cronbach). La generación de 2011 tuvo una puntuación promedio menor que las demás (p<0.05). La puntuación de las asignaturas para cada generación permaneció constante. El valor más bajo fue para Psicología Médica, seguida de Farmacología, Fisiología, Biología del Desarrollo y Biología Celular y Tisular. Las dos asignaturas de Salud Pública y Cirugía I, fueron las más altas. Cuando la media del examen se separa por grupo de procedencia sí se observaron diferencias, sólo obtuvieron una puntuación promedio igual o mayor a 6 en el examen dos grupos del Programa de Alta Exigencia Académica (PAEA).

Conclusiones: Nuestros resultados no difieren de lo reportado en la literatura, ya que éste es un problema recurrente. Es deseable explorar nuevas opciones educativas para que la retención sea mayor y redunde en una mejor integración de los conocimientos básicos con los clínicos.
Las aptitudes para leer críticamente la información, prioridades ignoradas en la formación de los médicos
Authors: Viniegra-Velázquez Leonardo
Published: February 2024

ResumenEn este ensayo, se parte de considerar que la disponibilidad de la información en el campo de la salud es inabarcable para cualquier estudioso y con mayor razón para un alumno. De ahí la necesidad de dar prioridad, en los programas educativos, al desarrollo de aptitudes para criticar la información: reconocer los méritos y los deméritos metodológicos de un trabajo, su relevancia y su aplicabilidad. De acuerdo a la perspectiva participativa de la educación, aprender a leer de manera crítica es parte del desarrollo de las aptitudes metodológicas dentro de las que distingo: 1) la lectura crítica de informes de investigación; 2) la lectura crítica de textos teóricos; 3) la realización de investigaciones factuales (el mundo de los hechos) y 4) la realización de investigaciones teóricas (el universo de las ideas). Este trabajo sólo se refiere a las dos primeras.
Curso en línea de Informática Biomédica para Puerto Rico: resultados de una experiencia de colaboración panamericana
Authors: Margolis Alvaro , Baum Analía , González Bernaldo de Quirós Fernán , Joglar Francisco , Fernández Antonio , García Sofía , López Arredondo Antonio , Hersh William R.
Published: February 2024

Introducción: La explosión de tecnologías de información ha impactado en la sociedad en general y también en el área de la salud. Si bien la Informática Biomédica y en Salud ha crecido rápidamente como disciplina dando respuesta a vertiginosos cambios, se necesitan compromisos mundiales y nacionales para que los sistemas sanitarios actuales adopten y utilicen sistemas de información integrados. Entre los elementos esenciales se incluyen recursos humanos especializados que puedan conformar equipos de trabajo multidisciplinarios para acompañar el cambio.

Objetivo: Describir los resultados de la adaptación para Puerto Rico del programa educativo 10x10 de la American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA), un curso universitario de 155 horas de estudio sobre sistemas de información en  organizaciones de salud.

Método: Se aplicó un modelo en 5 fases utilizado en Puerto Rico para otras actividades educativas que implica la integración de actividades sincrónicas y asincrónicas, presenciales y a distancia, el conocimiento de la realidad local y sus necesidades, la integración de líderes e instituciones locales, la adecuación del diseño y la certificación con validez local. Esta edición se realizó entre agosto y diciembre de 2012.

Resultados: Completaron el proceso de inscripción y participaron en el curso 40 profesionales de distintas disciplinas, aprobando el mismo 28 de ellos (70%). El 71% de quienes respondieron la encuesta de evaluación del curso nunca  abían realizado una actividad de educación a distancia.

Conclusiones: La adaptación del curso 10x10 en español para ciudadanos estadounidenses de Puerto Rico fue posible y resultó útil para los participantes involucrados.
Aptitud clínica posterior a un pase de visita médica estructurado en comparación con un pase de visita cotidiano en médicos residentes
Authors: Olvera Acevedo Arturo , Uribe Ravell Jorge Augusto , Ángeles Garay Ulises , Carrillo González Ana Laura
Published: February 2024

Introducción y objetivo: La aptitud clínica se entiende como el mayor o menor dominio del médico para identificar situaciones de complejidad variable, discriminar y optar entre alternativas de interpretación, acción o decisión.El pase de visita médica es la principal actividad educativa para la formación del médico.El objetivo fue demostrar la superioridad de un pase de visita médica estructurado en el desarrollo de aptitudes clínicas en residentes de medicina interna en comparación con un pase de visita médica habitual.

Método: Se realizó en residentes de medicina interna, creando dos grupos, con los residentes del grupo experimental se efectuó el pase de visita estructurado y problematizado y con los del grupo control el pase de visita médica habitual.Al término de la intervención se aplicó un cuestionario validado en el que se abordaron 7 indicadores de aptitud clínica.La escala de aptitud clínica fue estimada mediante la prueba de Pérez Padilla y Viniegra. Para la comparación de medias y de medianas del puntaje de los indicadores entre los grupos de estudio, se utilizó prueba de normalidad de Shapiro Wilk, t de Student y U de Mann and Whitney.

Resultados: En cuanto a los indicadores de aptitud clínica, la puntuación para indicación de auxiliares diagnósticos fue de 12.3 ± 0.96 para el grupo experimental y de 11 ± 0.82 para el grupo control, p = 0.094; para la integración diagnóstica, la media fue de 14.3 ± 0.96 para el grupo experimental y de 12.3 ± 1.71 para el grupo control, p = 0.087. Para las acciones terapéuticas, la media fue de 13.3 ± 1.26 para el grupo experimental y media 11.3 ± 1 para el control, p  0.62; para la indicación de procedimientos invasivos, media 10 ± 1.41 (mediana 9.5) y 9.5 ± 0.59 (mediana 9.5) para los controles, p = 0.75. Con respecto a la identificación de factores de riesgo, la media fue de 11 ± 1.41 en el grupo experimental y de 11.5 ± 1.29 para los controles, p = 0.336; para la iatrogenia por omisión, de 11.3 ± 1.71 y de 7.5 ± 1.29, p = 0.032, y para la iatrogenia por comisión, de 11.8 ± 0.96 (mediana 11.5) y de 8.5 ± 0.58 (mediana 8.5), p = 0.019, respectivamente.

Conclusiones. El pase de visita médica estructurado y problematizado tiene efecto más positivo en el desarrollo de aptitudes clínicas en residentes de medicina interna para la atención de Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico (LES).
A Case Study on Reliability Improvement of New Bar Mill Stand Gearboxes
Authors: Sharma Ankush , Mandal Himangshu S. , Thirumurugan T , Kumar N Rajesh , Kaiser Md Perwaiz , Garg Rajiv
Published: February 2024

Abstract: This paper describes the major work carried out in study & analyzing the critical reasons for failure of mill stand drive gearboxes that had occurred in New Bar Mill (Rebar Mill) in past 5 years. Suggest improvement measures and maintenance guidelines to decrease the probability of failure and hence develop an action plan for reliability improvement of New Bar Mill stand gearboxes. In the process, study on basics of gearbox and on rolling process of New Bar Mill has been done. Present production data analysis has been done for actual mill load condition. Based on present mill load data, current running service factor of gearboxes has been calculated. Many gearboxes of New bar mill stand found with low service factor than recommended as per AGMA standards. Accordingly, upgradation of mill drives gearboxes have been done for higher service factor and deployment of mill load alarm system to avoid any abnormal load on mill drive gearboxes has been carried out based on study
A Comparative Analysis of YOLOv8 and YOLOv5 for Nut Thread Classification - Deep Learning Approach
Authors: Patil S. S.
Published: February 2024

Abstract: This research provides valuable and compelling insights into the performance comparison of YOLOv8 and YOLOv5 for Thread and No thread detection. The findings underscore the significant impact of architectural improvements and model advancements, resulting in higher precision and accuracy in object detection tasks. Furthermore, the successful implementation of LabelImg and Beautiful Soup demonstrates their remarkable effectiveness in dataset annotation and collection, crucial contributors to the overall success of the study. As a result, these results lay a solid foundation for future advancements in object detection techniques, with wide-ranging applications across diverse domains, encompassing industrial automation, surveillance systems, and beyond.
AI Assisting in Mental Health
Authors: Khan Ulfat Yunus , Shaikh Afifa
Published: February 2024

Abstract: This research paper explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of mental health counselling, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of support services. As the demand for mental health care continues to rise globally, there is a growing need for innovative solutions to bridge the gap between the increasing demand for counselling and the limited availability of human counsellors. Our study focuses on the integration of AI technologies to assist mental health counsellors in various aspects of their practice. Through an extensive review of existing literature, we analyse the potential benefits and challenges associated with implementing AI in counselling settings. The paper highlights AI's ability to augment traditional counselling approaches by offering timely and personalised interventions, improving the overall efficiency of therapeutic processes. Drawing on case studies and pilot programs, this research presents empirical evidence supporting the positive outcomes and user acceptance of AI-assisted counselling interventions. Additionally, the paper discusses potential limitations, such as the need for continuous refinement of algorithms and the importance of addressing concerns related to data security and privacy.
Complex analysis of the geodynamic conditions of the Absheron-Balkhan oil and gas zone
Authors: Sadigova Gunel , Zamanova Aynur , Hasanov Amin
Published: February 2024

The Absheron-Balkhan oil and gas area is located in the contact zone of the Scythian-Turanian platform with the South Caspian basin (SCB). In recent years, in addition to theoretical considerations, scientists have conducted a number of geophysical studies to determine the structure of sediment cover in the South Caspian Basin. The information obtained about the depth structure has formed a new idea about the formation of the South Caspian basin. The purpose of the work is to study the features of geodynamics of the zone of the junction of the South Caspian basin and the Scythian-Turanian epi-Hercynian platform. The research methodology combines a complex analysis of geological, seismological, geomorphological, and geodetic data on the studied area. Geological and geophysical data in particular on regional profiles were used to link earthquakes to specific geological structures.

The South Caspian Basin is surrounded by active mountain zones on all sides. The Kopeh Dagh, Alborz, and Talysh mountains, which connect the eastern, southern, and western sides of the basin, are observed with earthquakes not deeper than 30 km. In contrast, earthquakes were observed in the Absheron-Balkhan threshold, which covers the northern part of the basin, at depths greater than 30 km. Tectonically, the Absheron-Balkhan threshold is located at the junction of the South Caspian oceanic crust and the epi-Hercynian Scythian- Turanian continental crust.

Seismic events, mainly in the northern part of the South Caspian Basin are necessary to study the geodynamic conditions of this area, and to determine the causes of earthquakes. It was observed that the strongest and deepest earthquakes, as well as tectonic processes, occurred in the northern flank of the South Caspian Basin, in the Absheron-Balkhan fold zone, and in the pre-platform area. Analysis of the focal mechanisms and depths of earthquakes proves that they are not specific to collision structures. The high seismic activity of the study area, the observation of crustal deformations at the edges of the basin (based on GPS data), and the development of mud volcanism indicate that the geodynamic conditions of the basin are active. Analysis of the seismic events data shows that the subduction of the oceanic crust of the SCB in the zone of the Absheron threshold under the continental crust of the Scythian- Turanian is the main geological event that caused seismic activity in modern times.

KEYWORDS: Absheron-Balkhan fold zone, geodynamic conditions, South Caspian Basin, earthquake, deep structure.
Evaluación de filtros pasivos para la gestión de armónicos en redes industriales de distribución eléctrica
Authors: Ladino Serrano Sebastian Alejandro , Paternina Durán José Luis , Vitola Oyaga Jaime , Torres Pinzón Carlos Andrés
Published: February 2024

Es necesario gestionar armónicos para obtener calidad energética en sistemas de distribución. Por lo cual, este artículo tuvo como objetivo evaluar el uso de filtros pasivos como alternativa viable para la gestión armónica en redes de distribución eléctricas en media tensión con alta carga industrial, mediante el análisis de Índices de Distorsión Armónica Total que fueron calculados y graficados con el software Matlab. Así, primero se propuso un caso de estudio con base en la red de distribución IEEE 34 nodos, para posteriormente, definir cuatro escenarios de simulación que permiten la integración de bancos de condensadores, reactancias de rechazo y fuentes de armónicos. Partiendo de un diseño matemático se analizó el flujo de carga armónico diario para cada hora, y se propusieron mecanismos de diseño de reactancias de rechazo como complemento a las soluciones tradicionales de corrección de factor de potencia basadas en bancos de condensadores. Los resultados mostraron que, el uso de los filtros pasivos LC pueden ser altamente efectivos para la gestión de distorsión armónica de tensión, pero insuficientes para la eliminación de distorsión armónica de corriente. Sin embargo, esta clase de filtros sí muestran completa eficacia en la limitación de amplificación de armónicos (tanto de tensión, como de corriente) al utilizar bancos de condensadores para la corrección de factor de potencia en sistemas con problemáticas de armónicos. Concluyendo que los filtros pasivos LC con reactancias de rechazo mitigan armónicos de voltaje así se tengan bancos de condensadores y fuentes de armónicos, lo que los convierte en la forma más factible, eficaz y económica de obtener calidad energética.
Impak Amalan Wakaf Terhadap Pemerintahan Kerajaan ‘Uthmaniyyah di Bosnia & Herzegovina pada abad ke 15M hingga 17M Waqf Impact towards Ottoman Reigns in Bosnia and Herzegovina during 15th to 17th Century
Authors: Alias Nur Ainul Basyirah , Yahya Shamsul Azhar , Rozali Ermy Azziaty
Published: February 2024

The Ottoman rule in the Balkan Peninsula began in the 14th century and lasted until the 19th century. However, there are also small provinces such as Serbia that demanded independence earlier while there are also other provinces that are still under the reign after the 19th century. Among the important elements in carrying out development in their territories is by implementing waqf practices in every aspect such as economy and socio-culture. Initially, these endowment institutions were mostly founded by the ruling class and those with high status in the local community. Through this establishment gave a great impact in the politics and government of the Ottoman government either from a positive or negative perspective. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the impact of waqf practices on the politics and rule of the ‘Ottomans in Bosnia & Herzegovina during the golden centuries of the kingdom, namely the 15th century to the 17th century. This study was conducted using qualitative methods in the form of historical research and collecting data using document analysis methods from various authoritative sources. The results of the study found that there were impacts on the practice of waqf in Bosnia & Herzegovina during that period. For example, it helped strengthen the power of the Ottoman even though not directly. This situation can be seen from the beginning of the practice of waqf through the involvement of Ottoman dignitaries who were from Bosnia, at the same time applying and integrating the Ottoman education system into the local community through waqf institutions that were built such as medrese. In addition, through the continuous development of waqf, it was able to stabilize the Ottoman rule in the region. This is because, the people see the government were able to prosper the economy for them while the Islamization process is becoming more and more vigorous due to the assistance from the cash waqf fund allocated for this activity. This led to an increase in the number of Muslims, making Islam the dominant religion in the region. In conclusion, the practice of waqf which is based on welfare and free services is not only considered to have an impact on community support but also can give a bad impression if it is not well managed by the government.
The History of Postmodernism and Its Impact on Muslim Lifestyle in Malaysia
Authors: @ Mat Zin Aizan Ali
Published: February 2024

This article aims to explore the history of postmodernism and its impact on Muslim lifestyles in Malaysia. The emergence of postmodernism is inevitable in the Muslim world due to daily interaction among cultures, religions, and ideologies through various mediums of communication. The notions of scepticism, subjectivism or relativism, and suspicion of reason nurture postmodernist way of thinking and reasoning. Then, it jeopardises the absolute sources of the Islamic way of life specifically the Quran and Hadith. One pertinent question is how does postmodernism affect the lifestyle of Muslims? Primary and secondary data are needed to be collected to answer the question and achieve the aims of this article. Thus, methods of data collection were documentation on the history of postmodernism, and observation on social media regarding the lifestyle of Muslims in Malaysia. The collected data were analysed using comparative, deductive, and inductive analyses. Findings exhibit that the system of secular education and social media exposed Muslim society in Malaysia to the postmodernism lifestyle that jeopardised Islamic teaching. Modern lifestyle demands Muslim society to discard traditional ways of thinking based on religion, and nurture stressful minds and soul. In conclusion, empowering the Islamic education in promoting an Islamic lifestyle is pivotal to nurturing healthy mind and soul in the postmodernism era.
تاريخ الملاحة البحرية الملايوية: بزوغها وتموقعها الإستراتيجي ودورها في تطور التجارة البحرية الدولية The Malay Maritime: Its History and Strategic Role in the Development of the International Maritime Trade
Authors: Hj Osman Rahmah Bt Ahmad , Yaapar Md. Salleh , Muhammad Latifah Najihah , Hamawiya Adham Muhammad Ali
Published: February 2024

This paper aims to highlight the history of Malay maritime from its start until the end of the 14th century by identifying its geographical area and finding out its most important centers, tools, and relations with the great powers to discover their role in the development of maritime trade. Then, this paper describes the lost history in the studies of the Malay maritime history. The paper employes the descriptive approach based on reviewing the historical events in the relevant sources. Thus, the paper finds that the history of Malay maritime was full of great achievements and played an important role in the regions. Particularly, its presence in Malacca as an effective strategic center and owning the largest and most important commercial vessels. The paper also shows that this effective role of Malay nation has been reflected in the economic, social, and cultural developments and global maritime trade. Therefore, it is recommended for researchers to direct more efforts into history and research to learn more about this history of Malay maritime.
Psikologi Tasawuf: Personaliti Sufi Menurut Kitab al-Hikam Ibnu Athaillah The Psychology of Sufism: Sufi Personality According to al-Hikam by Ibn Athaillah
Authors: Nasution Saipul Anwar
Published: February 2024

This article specifically analyzes the book al-Hikam regarding sufi personalities and their differences compared to personalities according to psychology. The focus of the psychological study aligns with sufism in terms of the soul and its behaviors, however sufism takes a step further by encompassing studies related to the essence of the spirit. From the epistemological perspective, psychology is centered on the investigation of mental problems including personality disorders and mental illnesses. Meanwhile, sufism solely discusses about the heart, the process of purifying the heart, recognizing Allah, and the development of human character and soul. The background of the article is to seek solutions to contemporary 'mental issues' where the psychotherapeutic methods utilized by psychologists have not been entirely successful in dealing with mental health problems. Hence, the knowledge of Sufism is considered as an alternative to psychotherapeutic methods. Additionally, an individual's personality also shapes their future. In psychology, personality refers to a person's character or behavior when coping with situations in life and finding solutions. The question addressed in this study is how an individual's personality influenced by sufi elements can empower their own personality. Moreover, the prominence of Ibn Ataillah and his magnum opus, al-Hikam which makes a substantial positive impact on the development of personality.
The Network of Kiai and Rulers of Surakarta Palace in Islamic Education and Literacy in the 20th Century Ad: A Study of the Wiryadiningrat al-Qur'an Manuscript
Authors: Gusmian Islah , Abdullah Mustaffa
Published: February 2024

This article examines the network of Kiai (the priest in Islam) and rulers of Surakara palace in the early 20th century AD, under the leadership of Pakubuwono X, in the world of Islamic education and literacy. So far, studies of the Surakarta palace have been limited to social, historical and political studies. In fact, the palace has a network with Kiai, not only in the political context, but also in Islamic education and literacy. The entrance used to analyze this issue is the Wiryadiningrat Qur'an manuscript. This manuscript is chosen because it is not only a religious text, but also part of historical, social and cultural representations as well as relations between subjects that have a social and political basis. Evidence is revealed that Wiryadiningrat, the owner of this Qur'anic manuscript, is a palace official and political adviser to Pakubuwono X. Pakubuwono X, with his authority, has initiated the birth of a modern madrasa (Islamic school) called Mamba'ul Ulum, encouraging the Kiai in this madrasa and the Head of the palace to write Islamic religious texts as learning materials. Moreover, he also provides financial assistance in the operation of the modern madrasa and Islamic literacy. This article shows that the involvement of Kiai in the Surakarta palace in the early 20th century AD is not only in the interest of political legitimacy, but also in the context of developing Islamic education and literacy.
An Examination of Aishah Abd al-Rahman bint al-Shati’s Approach to Exegesis of The Quran
Authors: Badmus Suraju Saheed , Olajumoke Omotosho Haleemah
Published: February 2024

In the last few decades, bint al-Shati’s literary approach to exegesis of the Quran has received some scholarly attention being a female exegete of the Quran. Her approach to the interpretation of the Quran shows that her information is hardly from the traditional exegeses. Thus, this paper seeks to examine her various approaches to tafsir to expose her efforts as a modern exegete. Her approaches include but are not limited to the meaning of Quranic words, use of poem, use of conclusion, presentation of the number of times a word appears, use of ilm Qira’at, philological and topical approaches. The paper employed historical and analytical methods of research. The historical method helped in accounting for the biography of bint al-Shati while the analytical method assisted in explaining each of her approaches to tafsir with extracts from her tafsir. The paper revealed that her approach to tafsir is a combination of both traditional and literary study of the Quran with more focus on the former than the latter. It, therefore, concluded that female Muslims should intensify more efforts in the dissemination of Islamic knowledge in a contemporaneous way without neglecting the traditional way.
Land Access, Exclusion, and Conflict in the Dynamics of Agrarian Changes in Forest Areas of Napal Putih Village, Tebo District, Sumatra
Authors: Halomoan Muhammad Reza , Dharmawan Arya Hadi , Sunito Satyawan
Published: February 2024

Extraction activities in forest areas in Indonesia have led to drastic changes in the ecological balance of forest regions. The Indonesian government responded by implementing the concept of Industrial Plantation Forest (HTI), which was granted to the private sector to address the damage caused by forest extraction while utilizing unproductive forest land. However, this policy failed to consider the presence of communities that controlled and utilized land. This triggered agrarian conflicts because of differing claims over land. Using qualitative research methods, this paper explores the issue of agrarian conflict through a political ecological analysis within the theoretical framework of access and exclusion. Thus, it elucidates why forest area conflicts in Napal Putih occur, who the actors are involved in each contestation process, and how the relationships among actors take shape.
Nuestras voces: Un estudio de caso sobre la participación en los procesos de aprendizaje de estudiantes Emberas
Authors: Garzón Osorio Martha Lucia , Ceballos Daniel , Martinez Santa Jefferson , Cartagena Toro Laura Daniela , Gallego Falla Stefanía , Medina Suarez Angela Gabriela , González Gumán Duberney , Oquendo Rios Duvan Alberto
Published: February 2024

Este libro presenta los resultados de un estudio de caso realizado en dos instituciones educativas públicas del municipio de Pereira. La investigación se centra en abordar las perspectivas en torno a la participación en los procesos de aprendizaje de las niñas y los niños emberas de la básica primaria. En el primer capítulo, se encuentran las voces de los investigadores en torno al estado del arte, condensando los vacíos y las tensiones en la participación de los estudiantes indígenas en la básica primaria en contextos interculturales y bilingües. En el segundo y tercer capítulo se presentan las voces de los estudiantes indígenas pertenecientes a la comunidad Embera Chamí de un cabildo urbano, vinculados a dos instituciones educativas públicas. Sus voces dan cuenta de lo que significa para ellos la cotidianidad de la escuela en relación con su participación en los procesos de aprendizaje, la evaluación, el juego, las expresiones culturales y la interacción humana con docentes y pares diferentes a su cultura y su lengua. Todo ello conlleva a tener múltiples perspectivas sobre lo que significa para ellos el estar juntos en la escuela. A partir de los hallazgos, se concluye que la participación envuelve relaciones complejas de poder, que producen tensiones en el entorno escolar. Una de las principales tensiones se evidencia en el contacto entre lenguas, que lleva a que el español sea lengua privilegiada en los ambientes de aprendizaje, mientras la lengua embera se inscribe en un dominio restringido, que no responde necesariamente a un interés por promover el aprendizaje a partir de ella. Al respecto, la Educación Inclusiva afronta el reto de ampliar la perspectiva de participación para comprender cómo las interacciones se encuentran delimitadas por las posibilidades de un sistema lingüístico y simbólico que hace que la cultura sea un objeto de intercambio en la experiencia cuerpo a cuerpo.
Epidemiology and Prognostic Implications of Coronary Artery Calcium in Asymptomatic Individuals with Prediabetes: A Multi-Cohort Study
Authors: Rifai Mahmoud Al , Al-Mallah Mouaz H. , Blaha Michael J , Patel Jaideep , W. McEvoy John , Nasir Khurram , Shahid Izza , V. Patel Kershaw , Sharma Garima , Marrugat Jaume , Tizon-Marcos Helena , Erbel Raimund , Stang Andreas , Jöckel Karl‐Heinz , Lehmann Nils , Schramm Sara , Schmidt Börge , S. Blumenthal Roger , S. Virani Salim , Nambi Vijay , Cainzos-Achirica Miguel
Published: February 2024

Objectives: To describe the epidemiology and prognostic value of the coronary artery calcium (CAC) among individuals with prediabetes. Research Design and Methods: We pooled participants free of clinical ASCVD from 4 prospective cohorts Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA), Heinz-Nixdorf Recall Study (HNR), Framingham Heart Study (FHS) and Jackson Heart Study (JHS). Two definitions were used for prediabetes: inclusive (fasting plasma glucose [FPG] ≥100-<126 mg/dL and hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] ≥5.7-<6.5%, if available, among participants not taking glucose-lowering medications) and restrictive (FPG ≥110-<126 mg/dL and HbA1c ≥5.7-<6.5%, if available). Results: The study included 13,376 participants (mean age 58 years, 54% women, 57% White, 27% Black). The proportion with CAC≥100 was 17%, 22%, and 37% among those with euglycemia, prediabetes, and diabetes, respectively. Over a median (25th – 75th percentile) follow up time of 14.6 (7.8-16.4) years, individuals with prediabetes and CAC≥100 had higher unadjusted 10-year incidence of ASCVD (13.4%) than the overall group of those with diabetes (10.6%). In adjusted analyses, using the inclusive definition of prediabetes, compared to individuals with euglycemia the hazard ratio (HR) (95% confidence interval) for ASCVD was 0.79 (0.62, 1.01) for prediabetes and CAC=0, 0.70 (0.54, 0.89) for prediabetes and CAC 1-99, 1.54 (1.27, 1.88) for prediabetes and CAC≥100; and 1.64 (1.39, 1.93) for diabetes. Using the restrictive definition, the HR for ASCVD was 1.63 (1.29, 2.06) for prediabetes and CAC≥100. Conclusions: CAC≥100 is frequent among individuals with prediabetes, and identifies a high ASCVD risk subgroup in which the adjusted ASCVD risk is similar to people with diabetes.