bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Postoperative neurocognitive disorders in ambulatory surgery: a narrative review
Authors: In Junyong , Chen Brian , Bae Hansu , Kinjo Sakura
Published: April 2024

Postoperative neurocognitive disorders (PoNCDs), such as postoperative delirium and cognitive dysfunction or decline can occur after surgery, especially in older patients. This significantly affects patient morbidity and surgical outcomes. Among various risk factors, recent studies have shown that preoperative frailty is associated with developing these conditions. Although the mechanisms underlying PoNCDs remain unclear, neuroinflammation appears to play an important role in their development. For the prevention and treatment of PoNCDs, medication modification, a balanced diet, and prehabilitation and rehabilitation programs have been suggested. The risk of developing PoNCDs is thought to be lower in ambulatory patients. However, owing to technological advancements, an increasing number of older and sicker patients are undergoing more complex surgeries and are often not closely monitored after discharge. Therefore, equal attention should be paid to all patient populations. This article presents an overview of PoNCDs and highlights issues of particular interest for ambulatory surgery.
The paucity of high-level evidence for therapy in pediatric cardiology
Authors: Littman Emily , Hsiao Diana , Gautham Kanekal S.
Published: April 2024

Introduction:

Clinical practice should be based on the highest quality of evidence available. Therefore, we aimed to classify publications in the field of pediatric cardiology in the year 2021 based on the level of scientific evidence

Materials and Methods:

A PubMed search was performed to identify pediatric cardiology articles published in the calendar year 2021. The abstract or manuscript of each study was reviewed. Each study was categorized as high, medium, or low level of evidence based on the study design. Disease investigated, treatment studied, and country of publication were recorded. Randomized control trials (RCTs) in similar fields of neonatology and adult cardiology were identified for comparison. Descriptive statistics were performed on the level of evidence, type of disease, country of publication, and therapeutic intervention.

Results:

In 2021, 731 studies were identified. A decrease in prevalence for the level of evidence as a function of low, medium, and high was found (50.1%, 44.2%, and 5.8%, respectively). A low level of evidence studies was the majority for all types of cardiac disease identified, including acquired heart disease, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, and heart failure, and for treatment modalities, including circulatory support, defibrillator, percutaneous intervention, medicine, and surgery. In a subgroup analysis, most high-level evidence studies were from the USA (31%), followed by China (26.2%) and India (14.3%). Comparing RCTs, 21 RCTs were identified in pediatric cardiology compared to 178 in neonatology and 413 in adult ischemic heart disease.

Conclusions:

There is a great need for the conduct of studies that offer a high level of evidence in the discipline of pediatric cardiology.
Lack of “ventricular interdependence” in constrictive pericarditis and atrial septal defect
Authors: Kalyani Maulik , Champaneri Bhavik , Kothari Shyam S.
Published: April 2024

Ventricular interdependence, i.e., reciprocal variations in the left and right ventricle pressures with respiration, is a hallmark of the hemodynamic diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis (CP). Similarly, respiratory variations in the mitral and tricuspid valve Doppler inflow velocities on echocardiogram are very helpful in the diagnosis of CP. We document the absence of such variations in a patient with CP and associated atrial septal defect. It is important to be mindful of this intuitively obvious fact; otherwise, the diagnosis of CP might be missed.
Tubercular pseudoaneurysm of the axillary artery
Authors: Kadiyani Lamk , Ramakrishnan Sivasubramanian , Kumar Sanjeev , Ramakrishnan Pradeep
Published: April 2024

Tuberculous (TB) involvement of the vascular system has been reported in the preantibiotic era. We, hereby, report a case involving a teenage boy who presented to us with left upper limb pain followed by gradually progressive motor and sensory deficit over 1 month with preceding history of tuberculosis. Examination revealed a palpable, noncompressible, nonpulsatile swelling superior to the lateral third of the clavicle. Imaging through ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the presence of a pseudoaneurysm with compression of the underlying nerves. The child underwent surgical thrombectomy with pseudoaneurysm repair and arteriorrhaphy along with antitubercular medications with complete recovery at 6 months. The tissue staining, nucleic acid amplification tests, and histopathology confirmed TB etiology. Tuberculosis continues to remain a major health concern, especially in the developing world. High index of suspicion is necessary to diagnose such manifestations to avoid catastrophic sequelae.
Preheating effect on microhardness and depth of cure of three bulk-fill composite resins: An in vitro study
Authors: Sahetia Aashna Sunil , Jain Divya Rupesh , Sirsat Padmaja Panditrao , Gulve Meenal N. , Kolhe Swapnil J. , Patel Surbhi P.
Published: April 2024

Aim:

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate and compare the effect of preheating on microhardness and depth of cure of three bulk-fill composite resins.

Methods:

Three bulk-fill composite resins were used; Group I: Filtek Bulk Fill, Group II: Beautifil Bulk Restorative and Group III: Tetric N Ceram Bulk Fill. Further each group was divided into two subgroups, Sub Group A: Discs were prepared using nonheated composite, Sub Group B: Discs were prepared using preheated composite. A total of 60 disc shaped specimens were prepared and microhardness (Vickers Microhardness Number [VHN]) of the top and bottom surfaces of the disc specimens were measured by Vickers microhardness tester. The ratio of the bottom surface VHN to the top surface VHN was used to calculate the depth of cure.

Results:

Preheated groups showed higher VHN values as compared to nonheated groups. Group II showed higher VHN value as compared to Group I in both subgroups. Group III showed the least VHN values in both subgroups. VHN values were maximum on top surfaces and minimum on the bottom surfaces for all the groups. It was found that the highest depth of cure was 0.71 while lowest depth of cure was 0.62.

Conclusion:

Preheating resulted in higher VHN values compared to nonheating. Top surface VHN values were better as compared to bottom surface VHN values for all groups. The depth of cure showed satisfactory results for all groups.
Norm inflation for solutions of semi-linear one-dimensional Klein–Gordon equations
Authors: Delort Jean-Marc
Published: April 2024

In space dimension larger than or equal to 2, the nonlinear Klein–Gordon equation with small, smooth, decaying initial data has global-in-time solutions. This no longer holds true in one space dimension, where examples of blowing-up solutions are known. On the other hand, it has been proved that if the nonlinearity satisfies a convenient compatibility condition, the “null condition”, one recovers global existence and that the solutions satisfy the same dispersive bounds as linear solutions. The goal of this paper is to show that, in the case of cubic semi-linear nonlinearities, this null condition is optimal, in the sense that, when it does not hold, one may construct small, smooth, decaying initial data giving rise to solutions that display inflation of their

L^{\infty}

and

L^{2}

-norms in finite time.
On finite groups in which every maximal subgroup of order divisible by $p$ is nilpotent (or abelian)
Authors: Shi Jiangtao , Tian Yunfeng
Published: April 2024

We obtain a complete classification of a finite group

G

in which every maximal subgroup of order divisible by

p

is nilpotent (or abelian) for any fixed prime divisor

p

of

|G|

and our results generalize some known results.
Boundedness of Cauchy singular integral operator under Hölder norm
Authors: Wang Yufeng , Du Jinyuan
Published: April 2024

In this article, we will investigate the boundedness of the Cauchy singular integral operator under Hölder norm. This boundedness can be obtained by improving the method used in the early proof of the famous 2P theorems (Plemelj–Sokhotski formula and Privalov–Muskhelishvili theorem) by Jinyuan Du, which deepens the 2P theorems. Then, various Cauchy singular integral operators on the system of curves or open arcs are also proved to be bounded.
Amplitude Method for Detecting Debonding in Stack Bond
Adhesive
Authors: Huang Xiaobao , Barber Gary
Published: April 2024

Adhesively bonded joints have been applied in the automotive industry for the
past few decades due to their advantages such as higher fatigue resistance,
light weight, capability of joining dissimilar materials, good energy
absorption, and high torsional stiffness for overall body structure. They also
provide an effective seal against noise and vibration at a low cost. There
exists the challenge of defining the fatigue characteristics of adhesive joints
under cyclic loading conditions, and conventional methods have limitations in
detecting the crack initiation of a bonded joint. This study introduces a method
of detecting crack initiation by using the frequency method. It is found that
stiffness change in the system is highly correlated to change in natural
frequencies. By monitoring the change in natural frequencies, the crack
initiation can be detected.
Minimum Requirements for Road Geometry and Attributes Definition™ ASN File
Authors:   V2X Core Technical Committee, null null
Published: April 2024

SAE J2945/A and this Abstract Syntax Notation (ASN.1) file precisely define the structure of the data used to implement applications conformant to the Recommended Practice. Using the ASN.1 specification, a compiler tool can be used to produce encodings using encoding rules identified in J2945/A. Both this ASN.1 file and the SAE J2735 ASN.1 files are necessary to collectively implement the data structures described in the J2945/A. The combined library can be used by any receiving application (along with the additional logic of the application).

SAE J2945/A also provides recommendations for the interface for sending and receiving Road Geometry and Attributes (RGA) messages. It provides the information necessary to build interoperable applications that rely on RGA messages.
Evaluation of Endothelin-1 as a Marker of Endothelial Activation in Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia in a tertiary Hospital in South-South Nigeria
Authors: Dirisu I.M. , Awodu O.A. , Nwogoh B.
Published: April 2024

Background: Endothelial activation, which often occurs in individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) patients as a result of oxidative stress, may lead to endothelial dysfunction and acute inflammation. Evaluation of endothelin-1 levels in vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) may help identify therapeutic targets in the management of SCD.

Materials and Methods: This study aims to assess the role of endothelial activation in the pathophysiology of VOC using endothelin-1 in patients with sickle cell disease managed at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

Materials and Methods: This was a longitudinal study conducted at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State between April 2018 and August 2019. Thirty-five patients with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) were evaluated during VOC and later re-evaluated in steady-state. Thirty-five HbAA subjects, matched for age and sex with the SCA population were recruited as controls. Endothelin -1 (ET1) concentrations were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.

Results: The age range of the SCA patients was 18 – 45 years with a mean SD of 27.7 + 6.7 years. The mean endothelin-1 levels in SCA patients in steady state, VOC and control subjects were 9.35mM, 13.79mM and 4.80mM respectively. The mean ET-1 levels in SCA patients in steady-state and VOC was significantly increased compared to the control subjects (p < 0.001). There was no significant correlation between ET-1 and number of VOCs per year (p = 0.108) and the number of admissions per year (p < 0.005).

Conclusion: SCA is associated with increased endothelial activation which may contribute to the pathogenesis of VOC. This finding may be important in determining the role of the use of antiinflammatory therapies in the management of SCD.
Prevalence of Occupational Burnout among Healthcare Workers in Government-owned Health Facilities in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Ojeogwu C.I. , Aboloje E.A. , Afamefuna F.U. , Osuvwe C.O. , Israel O.E.
Published: April 2024

Introduction: One of the serious issues facing global health care systems, patient care, and patient safety is burnout among health care workers which is a psychological condition affecting people who work at a job for a prolonged period of time and are exposed to interpersonal and emotional pressures. This study evaluated the prevalence of occupational burnout among health care workers in government-owned health facilities in Delta State, Nigeria.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted for this investigation. Stratified (proportionate) random sampling was adopted and the questionnaire was self-administered to 140 respondents. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS), was used to measure the prevalence of occupational burnout.

Results: Burnout scores were divided into low, average, and high categories. Out of the 140 study subjects, 113 (80.7%) were females and 27 (19.3%) were males giving a male to female ratio of 1:4.0. The workplace morbidity/lifestyle of respondents revealed that 6 (4.3%) were diagnosed with health problems prior to commencement of their current job and 38 (27.1%) were diagnosed with health problems on their current job. The majority of the respondents had musculoskeletal pain while 7.9% of the respondents had diabetes mellitus. As a result of stress in the workplace, 72 (51.4%) were overeating, 40 (28.6%) were inactive, 2 (1.4%) had increased use of alcohol. The findings in this study indicated that workload (30.7%) and shift work (20.0%) were the major sources of occupational burnout experienced by the HCWs with the overall prevalence of occupational burnout at 45.0%.

Conclusion: The study suggests the need for policy intervention from the health authorities of the state hospitals and the PHCs with regards to improving staff welfare, improving work family balance and effective family support from the family to reduce occupational burnout among HCWs.
Stature Estimation using Tibia Length in Young Adults of Urhobo Ethnic Group, in South-south, Nigeria
Authors: Enakpoya P.O. , Eboh D.E.O. , Akpovona O.S.
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Estimating stature is an essential part of the identification of human skeletal remains or body parts. The purpose of this study was to estimate stature using tibia length among young Urhobo Adults.

Materials and method: 350 subjects (144 males and 206 females) were utilized for the study. Stature was measured using a stadiometer and tibia length was measured using a digital Vernier calliper. The independent and paired samples t-test, Pearson's correlation test and linear regression equations were employed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software.

Results: The mean height in males was 174.22cm and females was 163.97cm, the mean Right tibia length was 40.48cm in males and 37.67cm in females while the left tibia length was 40.41cm and 37.63cm in males and females respectively. There was significant difference between right and left tibia length in males and the general population (p<0.001). However, females showed no significant difference (p>0.05). There was a strong positive significant association between stature and bone lengths (r>0.8, p<0.001). There was no significant difference between the estimated and actual stature for subjects using the general and group-specific regression formulas (p>0.05).

Conclusion: The study showed that males have significantly higher mean values of parameters measured than females. Right tibia length was significantly longer than the left in males and total population. Groupspecific formula gave more accurate results than the general formula making them better suited to estimate stature in forensic cases. Hence, tibia length can be used as an important tool in forensic examination as they provide elements of accuracy in stature determination.
The Historicity of Economic Sciences: The Main Epistemological Ruptures
Authors: Herscovici Alain
Published: April 2024

The object of this work is threefold: it consists (a) in explaining and justifying, based on Foucault's concept of episteme, the epistemological foundations from which Classical Economics, Keynesian Economics and Neoclassical Economics were built; (b) in studying the nature of the epistemological ruptures that allow differentiating these schools; and (c) in defining the degree of incommensurability of these different paradigms. In the first part, I will define the main epistemological tools that allow studying the birth and evolution of science. In the second part, I will study the nature of the epistemological ruptures that characterize these evolutions and these different schools.
Linear Hashing with $\ell_\infty$ guarantees and two-sided Kakeya bounds
Authors: Dhar Manik , Dvir Zeev
Published: April 2024

We show that a randomly chosen linear map over a finite field gives a good
hash function in the $\ell_\infty$ sense. More concretely, consider a set $S
\subset \mathbb{F}_q^n$ and a randomly chosen linear map $L : \mathbb{F}_q^n
\to \mathbb{F}_q^t$ with $q^t$ taken to be sufficiently smaller than $ |S|$.
Let $U_S$ denote a random variable distributed uniformly on $S$. Our main
theorem shows that, with high probability over the choice of $L$, the random
variable $L(U_S)$ is close to uniform in the $\ell_\infty$ norm. In other
words, {\em every} element in the range $\mathbb{F}_q^t$ has about the same
number of elements in $S$ mapped to it. This complements the widely-used
Leftover Hash Lemma (LHL) which proves the analog statement under the
statistical, or $\ell_1$, distance (for a richer class of functions) as well as
prior work on the expected largest 'bucket size' in linear hash functions
[ADMPT99]. By known bounds from the load balancing literature [RS98], our
results are tight and show that linear functions hash as well as trully random
function up to a constant factor in the entropy loss. Our proof leverages a
connection between linear hashing and the finite field Kakeya problem and
extends some of the tools developed in this area, in particular the polynomial
method.
A Questionnaire of Artificial Intelligence Use Motives: A Contribution to Investigating the Connection between AI and Motivation
Authors: Yurt Eyup , Kasarci Ismail
Published: April 2024

This study introduces the Questionnaire of AI Use Motives (QAIUM), an instrument designed to measure motivation levels in individuals using artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Building on a theoretical framework that emphasizes motivation over dispositions and defines motivation as expectancy/value, the QAIUM aims to fill a research gap in understanding the motivational factors that govern AI application use. Previous studies have often overlooked this human aspect, focusing instead on technological facets while failing to provide a robust theoretical foundation for measuring motivation. The QAIUM, administered to 1068 university students across various degree programs, was evaluated for its factorial structure, reliability, discriminatory capacity, and correlation with the General Attitudes to Artificial Intelligence Scale (GAAIS). The results demonstrate that the QAIUM aligns with the Eccles and Wigfield motivation model, boasts good reliability levels, discriminatory capacity, and a significant correlation with GAAIS, confirming its validation and reliability. Hence, the QAIUM provides an effective tool for investigating motivational factors affecting AI application utilization in academic instruction and intervention.
New Perspectıves on Obesıty Related Novel Peptıdes
Authors: Koç Sümeyye , Sarıyıldız Levent , Menevşe Esma
Published: April 2024

Obesity, which develops especially in childhood and adolescence, causes serious health problems at all ages. Hormones that stimulate the hypothalamus about the body's energy stores, prevent eating and keep body weight within certain physiological limits. In this context, it is critical to investigate obesity and related hormones. We consider that the functions of obesity-related hormones, which have been determined so far, can guide further studies. In this review, obesity-related hormones and their mechanisms of action are discussed.
HİPOFİZ ADENOMU OLAN BİR HASTADA SERTRALİN KULLANIMINA BAĞLI PROLAKTİN YÜKSEKLİĞİ: BİR OLGU SUNUMU
Authors: Puşuroğlu Meltem , Köse Sefanur , Hocaoglu Cicek
Published: April 2024

Antipsikotikler psikiyatri ilaç grupları arasında en sık prolaktinemiye yol açan ilaç grubudur. Prolaktin yüksekliği denildiğinde genellikle antipsikotiklere bağlı bir yan etki olarak düşünülmektedir. Ancak klinikte antidepresan kullanımına bağlı prolaktin yüksekliği de gözlenmektedir. İlaçların sebep olduğu prolaktin yüksekliğini belirlemek ve tedavi seçeneklerini gözden geçirmek önemlidir. Prolaktin yüksekliği ile başvuran bir hastada kullandığı ilaçlar ve prolaktin düzeyine olan etkisi ilk değerlendirilmesi gereken konulardan biridir. Olgumuzda hipofiz adenomu olan bir hastada sertralin kullanımı sonrasında prolaktin yüksekliği bildirilmiştir. Hastanın adenomu olmasına rağmen prolaktin yüksekliğinin nedeni sertralin olarak görülmüştür. Prolaktin yüksekliği ile başvuran bir hastada kullandığı ilaçlar ve prolaktin düzeyine olan etkisi ilk değerlendirilmesi gereken konulardan biridir
Bibliometric Analysis of Researches on Urology and Covid-19; WOS Example
Authors: Untan Ibrahim , Dadalı Mümtaz , Erşekerci Erol , Bağbancı Muhammet Şahin
Published: April 2024

Purpose: As Covid-19 is a new disease, it has a complex and broad nature. It takes serious time to catch up with the developments in such a literature that is expanding day by day. For this reason, the bibliometric analysis may be at the top of the quantitative researches applied in order to examine and research studies in the fields of “urology” and “covid-19” and to provide literature information in a short time and, to raise awareness in this field. This study aims to reveal the bibliometric analyzes and trends of 1616 studies published in the fields of “urology” and “covid-19” since the pandemic broke out. In this way, it was aimed to provide researchers with basic information about the field of research on these subjects, in which countries it was conducted, and in which journals it was mostly published.

Methods: Using the Web of Science Core Collection Database, an bibliometric analysis was carried out on the topic of “urology” and “covid-19” in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 years range. The results were compared with the “urology” publications of the same period. trends were also evaluated with different data using free online visual software (carrot2).

Results: A total of 5481 articles cited these studies 13036 times. The most common document type was the article, the most frequently researched area was Urology & Nephrology, the most used language was English, the most published journal was Journal of Urology, the most publicized country was the USA, and the most contributing institution was the Udice University.

Conclusions This infectious disease, which disrupts the balance of the world, has also changed the balance of the publications in its favor. Urologists have been very diligent in researches on “urology” and “covid-19” while struggling with the pandemic.
The Interrelationship Between Physical Activity and Cognition in Turkish Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional study
Authors: Kocak Seda , Çalışkan Hasan , Karakullukçu Serdar , Pektaş Ferhat
Published: April 2024

Purpose: Although being physically active may not seem more important to medical students than their classes, physical activity is important for human health. As seen in different methodological studies, physical activity affects cognitive functions. Few of these studies are related to youth. Therefore, we aimed to analyze medical students physical activity and cognitive parameters and their association between each other in cross sectional study.

Materials and Methods:138 students from all classes of a medical faculty were included in the study. Medical students completed three scales. Physical activity was determined by the IPAQ-SF. Cognitive variables were measured by autonomous learning and cognitive flexibility scale.

Results: The results revealed that total, vigorous and moderate physical activity differed significantly between female and male students. Similarly independence of learning was influenced by sex assigned at birth. First three years students’ cognitive flexibility scores were higher than last three year ones (p=0.001). Cognitive flexibility has decreased over the years in medicine.

Conclusion: According to the correlation analysis reported in the study, there was no conclusive link between physical activity and cognitive abilities. Cognitive function studies such as autonomous learning and cognitive flexibility, whose effectiveness has not been the subject of much research in medical education and physical activities should be investigated more in future.
Decision-making for Postoperative Care in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Minor Surgeries using Mini Mental State Examination, Barthel Index of Activities of Daily Living and CSHA-Clinical Frailty Scale
Authors: Arslan Fatma Nur , Üzümcügil Filiz , Kantar Başak
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The prediction of postoperative outcome following major surgeries in elderly patients requires a decision-making process, which was suggested to be constructed on data pertaining to the cognitive function, functional status and frailty. We aimed to evaluate their predictive value for minor surgeries.

Material and Methods: Patients, ≥65 years of age with ASA 1-3, scheduled for elective minor surgeries between January-June 2019 were enrolled. MMSE, Barthel Index (BI) of ADL and CSHA-CFS were used to evaluate the cognitive function, functional status and frailty on admission, respectively. The MMSE cut-off point was 24 and the frailty cut-off point was 4. The relationships of these parameters with postoperative status either as outpatient or inpatient, PACU stay, LOS in hospital and readmission within 30 days were evaluated.

Results: Ninety-nine patients were included. The MMSE scores, BIs and CSHA-CFS scores were similar in all groups. The number of inpatients were higher among patients either with MMSE 2 (n=20 (83.3%)) (p=0.023). The patients with ASA>2 had higher probability of length of stay >1 day (p=0.036) and for PACU stay (p=0.042) irrespective of frailty score. There was no correlation with readmission within 30 days.

Conclusion: ASA>2 was correlated with inpatient status when associated with MMSE1 day in the elderly after minor surgeries. CSHA-CFS ≥4 was also correlated with inpatient status independently.
Spatial distribution and policy implications of the exhaust emissions of two-stroke motorcycle taxis: a case study of southwestern state in Nigeria
Authors: Alimo P. K. , Lartey-Young G. , Agyeman S. , Akintunde T. Y. , Kyere-Gyeabour E. , Krampah F. , Awomuti A. , Oderinde O. , Agbeja A. O. , Afolabi O. G.
Published: April 2024

Two-stroke motorcycles emit harmful exhaust fumes because of incomplete combustion. Although they constitute the main fleet of motorcycle taxis in sub-Saharan Africa, monitoring, spatial assessment, and regulation are weak, leaving dire health consequences in cities. This study collected motorcycle raw exhaust emissions of 1,950 two-stroke petrol-driven motorcycle taxis, otherwise called okada, in Ogun State, Nigeria, using an idle mode test approach under 10 minutes and employed correlations, hierarchical multiple linear regression models, and spatial analysis. It was found that carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) were the most highly concentrated, and the latter were beyond allowable limits. The concentration of CO was found to be at the minimum of 0.00 % and the highest being at 6.40% (an average of 1.05%), while the HC concentration was reported at the minimum of 18.00 ppm and the highest at 15446 ppm (an average of 3560 ppm). Notably, Kriging interpolation analysis indicated that cumulative effects due to the clustering and operations of motorcycle taxis could increase these concentrations over time, extending their long-term impacts. Given the severe effects of these emissions on health and the wider environment, a DPSIR policy framework is proposed to regulate two-stroke motorcycle taxis in sub-Saharan Africa.
Evaluación de la infraestructura penitenciaria en Argentina
Authors: Cirigliano Verónica
Published: April 2024

El objeto de este trabajo es exponer las dificultades con las que se enfrenta el diseño de edificios complejos para poblaciones vulnerables en contextos de encierro. En el desarrollo de las investigaciones efectuadas se muestra la existencia de aspectos técnicos de índole general y también se señalan cuestiones de planificación y evaluación de las políticas públicas vinculadas con las infraestructuras penitenciarias existentes. Finalmente, se consignan los aportes de diferentes ciencias que han avanzado en el análisis y evaluación de los espacios, como las ciencias del comportamiento, la inteligencia artificial, la criminología ambiental, la psicología ambiental y la Neurociencia, todas ellas en directa relación con la arquitectura. Tales aportes sugieren grandes cambios en el diseño actual de estos espacios. El siguiente análisis expone posibilidades y restricciones que deben enfrentarse al planificar y diseñar políticas públicas destinadas a resolver problemas de alojamiento de personas privadas de su libertad que deben habitar contextos de encierro. Por otra parte, se incorporan los aportes interdisciplinarios actuales aplicables al diseño y la evaluación de las infraestructuras penitenciarias.
Chantal Mouffe y el populismo de izquierda. Una discusión en torno al populismo, los afectos y Spinoza
Authors: Ricci Cernadas Gonzalo
Published: April 2024

Entendemos que Mouffe, desde mediados de la década pasada, ha modificado su propuesta teórico-política a partir de la introducción del populismo como elemento determinante de la misma. Para ello, primero estudiaremos qué quiere decir la autora belga con populismo de izquierda, para luego indagar el papel que los afectos desempeñan allí y, finalmente, analizar si Spinoza puede ser postulado como una fuente teórica de dicha propuesta.
Desnudar la piel que reverdece: la tierra es trascendencia en Megafón, o la guerra, de Leopoldo Marechal
Authors: Montes-Betancourt Mónica
Published: April 2024

Las zafras de Tucumán, los algodonales del Chaco, las vendimias de Cuyo, las cosechas de Santa Fe, las ganaderías de Buenos Aires, los frutos de La Rioja, Tandil, Chubut, Corrientes, Mar del Plata, Tierra de Fuego, componen la cartografía de un país real que Megafón atesora como una promesa, en contraste con esa Buenos Aires-Babilonia, la ciudad viciada que ha recorrido desde sus infiernos e intersticios, hasta experimentar el dolor en “todos los huesos del alma”. Megafón se compromete con ese mundo caótico, ridículo y descompuesto, con sus miserias y su corrupción, para romper el cascarón de la tierra, desprender la epidermis anquilosada de la ciudad serpiente, demoler el desorden y purificar la creación. El protagonista interactúa con la “no” vida, el “no” ser y los nuevos infiernos de la Patria en los que se intercambian los gritos de los condenados por el desagüe de las tuberías y las risas estridentes de los demonios por el ruido del petróleo crudo que arde en los fogones del agua caliente. Ese mundo en desorden necesita un final para que reverdezca la creación. Megafón se inmola en una batalla apocalíptica para restablecer el equilibrio.
Raphaël Nowak and Andy Bennett. Music Sociology: Value, Technology, and Identity (Review)
Authors: Sharp Christine
Published: April 2024

Book Review. Nowak and Bennett present a sociological analysis of music by investigating and uncovering the many manifestations and configurations of music in contemporary society. The holistic framework, clarity, and breadth of discussions in this book make it essential reading for any student or scholar in the field.
A Speech Cum Audio Controlled Robotic System Development For Generic Purposes
Authors: S.G. Swathi  , Aliya Bhandari  , Srushti M. Bapparad  , Kavya A  , Dr. Pavithra G  , Dr. T.C.Manjunath
Published: April 2024

In this paper, the project titled "Voice-Controlled Bluetooth-Controlled Obstacle-Avoiding Robot" outlines a robotic system designed for control via both voice commands and Bluetooth communication. This robot is not only capable of obstacle detection, enabling it to navigate and circumvent barriers, but it also responds to voice instructions, offering users an interactive mode of control. Additionally, the Bluetooth feature facilitates remote operation through devices like smartphones. In essence, this project amalgamates voice recognition technology, wireless communication, and obstacle avoidance algorithms to create a versatile and engaging robotic platform. The work carried out is the second semester mini-project by the students of Electronics & Communication Engineering under the guidance of the faculties.
Development Of a Human Condition System To Check Various Biological Parameters
Authors: Anagha  , Anagha  , Khushi M.S  , Nithin Kumar S  , Dr. Pavithra G  , Dr. T.C.Manjunath
Published: April 2024

In this paper, the design & development of a human condition system to check various biological parameters is presented. Paralysis results in a loss of muscle function throughout the body, affecting any region at any time, often without pain. Technological and medical innovations aim to improve the quality of life. Our goal is to develop an affordable, user-friendly device that combines healthcare monitoring with nursing care. We understand that those with paralysis face challenges in communicating their needs or messages. To address this, we've created a technology that allows patients to convey messages through minimal movements. This device can be discreetly integrated into clothing or worn on a finger, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with limited mobility. The work carried out is the second semester mini-project by the students of Electronics & Communication Engineering under the guidance of the faculties.
Conceptual View Of Designing a Smart Intelligent Connecting Link (Bridge) Between 2 Islands Over a Water Surface
Authors: Leena Jeyakumar  , Prerana Aithal  , Vismitha R  , Pradhan Aithal  , Dr. Pavithra G  , Dr. T.C.Manjunath
Published: April 2024

In this paper, a conceptual view of designing a smart intelligent connecting link (bridge) between 2 islands over a water surface is presented. This paper provides a concise overview of the historical evolution of bridges, emphasizing their critical role in a nation's transportation infrastructure. Bridges are essential but costly to construct and upkeep. As a result, careful maintenance is imperative, and sensors play a vital role in this regard. The concept revolves around maintaining bridge integrity by controlling various parameters through effective data analysis, monitoring, and proper functioning. This project is primarily dedicated to the monitoring and assessment of bridge conditions using a range of sensors. The continuous advancement in sensor technology has led to the development of automated real-time bridge health monitoring systems. The work carried out is the second semester mini-project by the students of Electronics & Communication Engineering under the guidance of the faculties.
Design Of a Sensor Web-Based Interface System For Social Connect Networks
Authors: Vivek Agarwal  , Aniruddh D.P  , Harshith S  , Ojas Rajesh Kinkale  , Dr. Ninu Rachel Phillip  , Dr. T.C.Manjunath  , Dr. Pavithra G
Published: April 2024

In this paper, the design of a sensor web-based interface system for social connect networks is presented. The project “Sensor Web Interface” assumes significant relevance in our interconnected world, where the need for seamless sensor monitoring and control has become increasingly paramount across various domains, including environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and smart home systems. The web application component of the project is poised to revolutionize how users interact with sensors, offering real-time feedback and control over sensor parameters from any location. The system will also incorporate robust data storage mechanisms, ensuring that sensor data is consistently collected, stored, and readily accessible for future analysis and decision-making. The inclusion of alarm systems will allow users to set up notifications triggered by predefined thresholds or specific events, ensuring timely responses to critical situations. Additionally, automation configurations will empower users to automate responses to specific sensor conditions, further enhancing the system's usability and versatility. In terms of anticipated results, the mini-project aims to deliver an interface that not only streamlines sensor control but also guarantees reliable data storage and heightened security. Users can expect an intuitive and user-friendly interface that empowers them with realtime control over sensors, while the data storage system will maintain data integrity and availability. The security features, including alarms and automation configurations, will make the sensor network more resilient to unauthorized access and improve its overall reliability. Ultimately, this mini-project stands as a valuable contribution to the evolving field of sensor networks and web-based monitoring systems, catering to a wide range of applications where sensor data plays a critical role in decision-making and system management. The work carried out is the second semester mini-project by the students of Electronics & Communication Engineering under the guidance of the faculties.
Pregnancy and New Motherhood in Prison
Authors: Baldwin Lucy , Abbott Laura
Published: April 2024

This timely book addresses an overlooked area of criminal justice by focusing on the reality of pregnancy and new motherhood in prison. Based on the experiences of women in mother and baby units, it passionately argues the case for minimising harm, making key reading for criminology and midwifery students and researchers.
Deciphering the Defining Features of Experiential Learning
Authors: Meyer Joshua
Published: April 2024

This paper addresses the call for submissions to provide greater clarity on the defining features of experiential learning. This definition is accomplished with a critical review of literature relevant to experiential learning and reflection on the findings of a mixed method investigation exploring the defining features, canonical works, and theoretical foundations of experiential education occurring in natural settings. Postulations on experiential learning can be organized by foundational literature (ranging from Plato to Dewey) and definitional literature (formation of professional societies, research, & definitions). The sequential qual, qual mixed method study, which gained the perspectives of experiential education experts and practitioners, found the knowledge base to be broad and eclectic. Furthermore, personal experience was found to be valued as a primary source of knowledge and understanding of experiential learning. The following defining features were extracted from this investigation: personal experience, existential engagement, agency, fluid affordances, flexible pedagogy, empirical and conceptual ways of knowing, freedom, and precision. In addition to these new insights on experiential education, this study offers a research methodology that may be useful for gaining greater clarification about how experiential learning occurs within higher education settings and implemented more equitably.
Патриотические представления студентов и курсантов: результаты мониторинга
Authors: Дорофеева Елена Викторовна
Published: April 2024

На основе анализа материалов опроса студентов и курсантов КГТУ и БГАРФ исследуются патриотические взгляды учащейся молодежи и делаются выводы о соответствующих представлениях. Проведенное анкетирование позволило осуществить мониторинг сфор-мированности личностных качеств гражданина-патриота. Данное исследование поможет преподавателям высшей школы, преподавателям истории, философии и основ российской государственности найти наиболее эффективные методы, формы педагогической работы в рамках преподаваемых дисциплин в целях осуществления эффективного патриотического воспитания и оказания положительного влияния на мировоззренческие, аксиологические, ценностные установки современной студенческой молодежи. На основе полученных ре-зультатов могут быть внесены соответствующие коррективы в план воспитательной рабо-ты ВУЗа.
Формирование компетенций безопасности жизнедеятельности
в условиях контекстного обучения
Authors: Зель Алексей Викторович
Published: April 2024

Раскрыты теоретико-методологические особенности формирования компетенций безопас-ности жизнедеятельности в условиях контекстного обучения в Университетском колле-дже, приведены и раскрыты требования компетенций в области формирования культуры безопасности жизнедеятельности обучающихся, а также описана одна из основных форм деятельности студентов – учебно-профессиональная деятельность.
Мозговой штурм как интерактивная технология
проведения занятий по дисциплинам
«Химия», «Взрывчатые вещества и боеприпасы»
Authors: Пустовик Лариса Вадимовна , Сарана Ирина Александровна , Лунев Алексей Николаевич
Published: April 2024

Рассматривается возможность использования интерактивных методов обучения на примере ме-тода «брейнсторминг» при освоении дисциплин «Химия» и «Взрывчатые вещества и боеприпа-сы», показана интеграция дисциплин естественно-научного и профессионального циклов при изучении темы «Качественный анализ катионов», продемонстрирована возможность примене-ния обсуждаемой в статье формы обучения на дисциплине профессионального цикла.
Девиантное поведение в среде детей-сирот
и детей, оставшихся без попечения родителей
Authors: Серых Анна Борисовна , Полторацкая Александра Сергеевна
Published: April 2024

Описаны проблемы взаимодействия категорий получателей социальных услуг в учреждениях социального обслуживания и инклюзивного проживания детей-сирот и детей, оставшихся без попечения родителей, имеющих склонность к отклоняющемуся поведению, вместе с нормотипичными детьми.
Детерминанты выбора стратегий поведения в конфликте
менеджерами среднего звена
Authors: Герасимова Ася Владимировна , Бовыкина Наталья Алексеевна , Прозоров Андрей Витальевич
Published: April 2024

Представлены результаты эмпирического исследования выбора менеджерами стратегии поведения в конфликте, а также наличие связи между уровнем стрессоустойчивости у менеджера сред-него звена и выбором стратегии поведения в конфликте.
Digitalización y Desarrollo Sostenible en las mypes del estado de Sonora.
Authors: Ibarra Morales Luis Enrique , Paredes Zempual Daniel , Perez Gaxiola Adrialy
Published: April 2024

La sostenibilidad empresarial es un concepto que recientemente ha cobrado importancia, más aún con los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible y sus metas específicas. El propósito de esta investigación es analizar la gestión global como indicador de la dimensión económica de la sostenibilidad empresarial de las microempresas del sector comercio. La metodología utilizada incluye un diseño no experimental, de corte transeccional descriptivo, mediante el método deductivo y el uso de un instrumento de 20 preguntas iniciales para medir los cinco indicadores de la gestión global. Los resultados muestran una serie de hallazgos sobre el nivel de ejecución de las prácticas administrativas de la gestión global, la equidad de género y el nivel de estudio de los administradores.
Abstract
Business sustainability is a concept that has recently gained importance, even more so with the Sustainable Development Goals and their specific targets. The purpose of this research is to analyze global management as an indicator of the economic dimension of business sustainability of microenterprises in the trade sector. The methodology used includes a non-experimental, descriptive cross-sectional design, using the deductive method and the use of an instrument of 20 initial questions to measure the five indicators of global management. The results show a series of findings on the level of execution of the administrative practices of global management, gender equity and the level of education of the administrators.
mirada al clima organizacional bajo el enfoque de calidad de vida en el trabajo de las mypes.
Authors: Cancino Molina Beatriz Marlene , Gutiérrez Berríos Lillian , Orantes Morales Giovanni , Vivas Ramos Vanessa
Published: April 2024

Esta investigación busca conocer la aplicación de los factores que fomentan la calidad de vida en el trabajo y que generan un clima organizacional óptimo en las micro y pequeñas empresas de Ocosingo, Chiapas. Para la recolección de la información, se utilizó un cuestionario que mide la organización como un sistema. Hallazgos importantes son el desconocimiento o poca aplicación del cumplimiento de factores como pago de un sueldo y salario justo, compensaciones por el logro de metas, y reconocimientos y elogios.
Abstract
This research seeks to know the application of the factors that promote the quality of life at work and that generate an optimal organizational climate in micro and small enterprises in Ocosingo, Chiapas. To collect the information, a questionnaire was used that measures the organization as a system. Important findings are the lack of knowledge or little application of compliance with factors such as payment of a fair salary and wage, compensation for the achievement of goals, and recognition and praise.
desarrollo de habilidades para la comprensión y análisis de textos de sociología a partir de estrategias de exposición.
Authors: Navarrete María Ysabel , Neri Acosta Debanhi Lillián , Basave Hernández Óscar , Jaimes Rodríguez Jhondert Alberto
Published: April 2024

Ante la problemática que aqueja a docentes universitarios por la falta de habilidades para la comprensión lectora de los estudiantes, se aplicaron cuatro estrategias para la exposición de textos a estudiantes del cuarto semestre de la licenciatura de Sociología de la Comunicación y Educación. El objetivo fue valorar el desarrollo de habilidades para la comprensión lectora y de análisis a partir de la experiencia que tuvieron al trabajar con esas estrategias. Se utilizó la investigación acción, en la que se realizaron observaciones, coevaluación y entrevistas. El tiempo se dedicó principalmente a las actividades para la comprensión lectora, por lo que sólo esta habilidad se logró desarrollar.
Abstract
Given the problem that afflicts university teachers due to the lack of skills for students' reading comprehension, four strategies were applied for exposing texts to students in the fourth semester of the degree in Sociology of Communication and Education. The objective was to assess the development of skills for reading comprehension and analysis based on the experience they had when working with these strategies. Action research was used, in which observations, co-evaluation and interviews were carried out. The time was mainly dedicated to activities for reading comprehension, so only this skill was developed.