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Dilemma in diagnosis of pregnancy in didelphys uterus: a original case report
Authors: Sagar Amrita , Sagar Neeta , Dogra Kusum
Published: January 2024

Uterine didelphys is a congenital defect of female genital system that arises from abnormal embryological development of mullerian ducts. A 30-year-old female G4P3L3A0 at 9 weeks POG with uneventful previous three normal term delivery presented to gynae OPD of JPCH for medical termination of pregnancy and tubal ligation. On per speculum examination, cervix was found to be healthy and on per vaginal examination the uterus was parous size. Right adnexa   were free and non-tender but left adnexal mass 4´4 cm felt which was non tender. USG findings was suggestive of live left ectopic pregnancy of 8wks with no free fluid. Patient underwent laparotomy. Per-op findings-two separate uterus with right fallopian tube attached to right uterus and left fallopian tube attached to left uterus. Left uterus was enlarged to 8 weeks. Right uterus was normal in size. Both right and left ovaries were normal. Patient wanted MTP with ligation, suction and evacuation were performed. B/L tubal ligation was done by modified Pomeroy’s method. The postoperative period was uneventful and on day -8 stitch was removed.
Serous carcinoma cervix: a rare and aggressive carcinoma mimicking ovarian malignancy
Authors: Ramesh B. , Sukumar Priyanka , Sreenivas Meghana , Konda Kiran R. , Das Priyanka
Published: January 2024

Cervical cancers are the most common gynaecological cancers affecting women in India. Only rarely it is seen that cervical cancers metastasize to the ovaries. Serous carcinoma of cervix is a rare histological variant of adenocarcinoma of cervix, which is an aggressive tumour which usually presents in advanced stages and with metastasis to local and distant organs. Its abnormal and metastatic presentation disguising as ovarian malignancy often deceits the clinical and surgical decisions. Here we reported a rare presentation of primary endocervical cancer masquerading as ovarian carcinoma, which was treated with staging laparotomy followed by chemotherapy and patient had a good response with resolution of tumour masses.
Yoga and stress profile for women undergoing infertility treatment: review
Authors: Singh Neeta , Rawat Dimple , Akbar Shahnaz , Yadav Arun K. , Zangmo Rinchen , Achra Shalini , Sarkar Avir
Published: January 2024

Infertility is a silent struggle rising rapidly. Women undergoing treatment for infertility experience tremendous stress not only emotionally but socially also. It has been hypothesized that stress can hamper fertility and studies indicate an effective role of yoga in reducing stress. Hence, the review aims to assess if yoga has an effect on stress levels in infertile women thus improving the clinical outcome. Present review was registered on Prospero prospectively (CRD42022336237). A review was carried out to summarize the interventions assessing role of Yoga in reducing stress among women undergoing infertility treatment. Literature search was performed using a pre-defined search strategy on PubMed, Embase, and CTRI along with a manual search of references during the last decade. A total of 2959 articles via database searching and 202 via manual and citation searching were screened. Only two studies were found relevant meeting the inclusion criteria. Three studies with a similar intervention were retrieved but had different study designs and outcomes. All studies supported the recommendation of yoga as a complementary intervention. The review concluded yoga may have the potential in reducing stress thus improving clinical outcomes and suggests Ayush to conceive and plan large scale RCTs on this area to see the effect on clinical outcome.
Acidemia metil malónica en un lactante de 3 meses de edad
Authors: Garcia  Velarde Pedro Mario Pasquel , Verdigel Irais Sanchez , Tavera Rodríguez Martha Gabriela , Navarro Ramírez Ana Cecilia
Published: January 2024

En pacientes con errores innatos del metabolismo, especialmente en pacientes con acidemia metil malónica con homocisteinuria, pueden identificarse diferentes manifestaciones clínicas, según la edad, y fenotipos variables, por lo que el abordaje multidisciplinario es decisivo para establecer el diagnóstico y tratamiento oportunos.

Realizar el tamiz metabólico de rutina y obtener el resultado inmediato es importante para guiar el resto del abordaje, y de esta forma disminuir el daño neurológico, sistémico y, en algunos casos, evitar la muerte.
El año que recién comienza
Authors: Aguilar Ituarte Felipe
Published: January 2024

El inicio de cada año representa un punto de corte, pero también un punto de partida para los proyectos individuales y colectivos. El 2024 representa un año crucial para la historia de México y del mundo, puesmás de 70 países tendrán elecciones internas y, consecuentemente, habrá cambios sustanciales en sus gobiernos y las políticas de salud.
Vita brevis, ars longa
Authors: Sá Luiz Fernando Ferreira
Published: January 2024

The article deals with collecting in Utz (1989), by Bruce Chatwin. I read the fascination with collectors and collecting in the novel from and across two theoretical questions: (1) can objects enfold both a material status and an intangible effect as well as create an alternate narrative that would draw us away from commodification, objectification, and pathology? and (2) can the object confront us more with remnants of human life, with fragments of the representation of desire, and less with the residue of human labor? Kaspar Utz is a great collector of Meissen porcelain who the adverse events of history lead to living in Prague with his fragile treasures, under the malevolent eyes of a police state. Utz knows that a collector is almost an occult “theologian”, and his relationship with the Harlequins and the Colombines of Meissen has something idolatrous. Utz wages a silent war against the enemies that surround him, against the background noise of history, which would like to swallow forever these object-figures made of a substance refined by time. Utz’s lonely and manic life will become a game against the enemies, whose stake is the collection itself, an army of beings that must be removed from the brutal fingertips of tyrannical authority.
Conectividade e argumentação na microtextualidade
Authors: Lima Nelci Vieira de , Cabral Ana Lúcia Tinoco
Published: January 2024

O trabalho aborda a construção da conectividade textual marcada no nível microtextual, explorando especificamente as ligações fundamentadas no implícito. Considerada como inerente a todo texto, a conectividade assegura o contínuo do texto mesmo diante da descontinuidade. Dito isso, os objetivos do artigo são investigar, em um exemplar de texto, como se dá a conectividade no nível microtextual sustentada pelas ligações fundamentadas no implícito; e refletir sobre a importância desse fenômeno textual para construção da argumentação. Para as análises realizadas foram consideradas categorias relativas às ligações fundamentadas no implícito propostas por Adam (2021 e 2022): as elipses, os pressupostos, os subentendidos, a intertextualidade. O tema invoca tanto produtor quanto leitor na produção de sentidos e, desse ponto de vista, traz perspectivas para os estudos da construção textual argumentativa.
Assessing text comprehension proficiency: Indonesian higher education students vs ChatGPT
Authors: Juanda  , Afandi Iswan
Published: January 2024

AI has developed rapidly. However, AI research in applied linguistics in the field of language education in Indonesia still needs to be expanded to reading and writing skills. This research aims to explore students' skills in writing summaries and understanding the historical theme of the development of the Indonesian language with AI based on gender and university aspects. The quantitative method uses descriptive statistical analysis techniques, independent sample t-test, and Welch One-Way ANOVA. The research sample was 288 students from Makassar State University, Timor University, and Makassar Health Polytechnic. The results show that ChatGPT is significantly better at reprocessing text than students based on the aspects measured. ChatGPT outperforms almost every aspect of the assessment. However, in the MCT_Score aspect, the average for Universitas Negeri Makassar students is slightly higher than ChatGPT and the other two universities. Meanwhile, the Makassar Health Polytechnic almost matches the average ChatGPT score. Apart from that, the Universitas Timor average seems significantly different, with a score range of only 6.00 – 7.00. This research contributes to developing the Indonesian curriculum using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The government can use these findings as a basis for making better policies to improve the quality of education. This research implies that Indonesian students have a gap in understanding texts compared to ChatGPT. The first implication is the need to revise and develop the educational curriculum. Therefore, future research can examine text comprehension abilities in more specific contexts, such as scientific texts, journalism, literature, or specific scientific disciplines. It can provide more detailed insight into students' strategies for overcoming difficulties in understanding texts. In addition, future research will be conducted on the broader impact of using Artificial Intelligence technology in language education on the development of student text comprehension and the potential social and ethical impacts.
AI in teaching English as a foreign language: Effectiveness and prospects in Kazakh higher education
Authors: Kemelbekova Zada , Degtyareva Xeniya , Yessenaman Saule , Ismailova Dariga , Seidaliyeva Guldana
Published: January 2024

The article analyses the implementation and efficacy of artificial intelligence in teaching English to first-year students at the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University. The present study examined the effects of AI chatbots on students' speaking abilities and overall experiences in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. The participants were 11 EFL teachers and 51 Abai University students, who were randomly assigned into two groups: an experimental cohort and a control cohort. The experimental group, consisting of over 26 students, received instruction through AI-based educational programs, while the control group, comprising over 25 students, received instruction through traditional teaching methods. Employing a pre-and post-test research design, the present study undertook a comparative analysis of students' progress in English speaking skills, both within and between experimental and control groups. The findings of the conducted tests have indicated that both groups exhibited a significant improvement in their oral communicative abilities, as evidenced by their performance in the two speaking tasks, namely reading a text aloud and answering questions. As for the student's proficiency and fluency, it was observed that there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of pronunciation. However, a discernible variation was detected in their intonation and stress patterns during the reading task. The results of this questionnaire offer an analysis of students' attitudes and opinions regarding integrating AI chatbots into language learning. This sheds light on the potential benefits and limitations of utilising such technology in the EFL context. Furthermore, the recent study explores the potential of AI chatbots as an effective tool to facilitate language learning and their future applications in the EFL setting. The implications of the research findings are thoroughly discussed, considering how AI chatbots can potentially enhance language learning and their potential usefulness in EFL education in the future.
Synthesis of blended learning and bichronous learning in improving undergraduates' English-speaking skills through short presentations
Authors: Manipatruni Venkata Ramana , Kumar Nannapaneni Siva , Karim Mohammad Rezaul , Banu Sameena
Published: January 2024

The significance of speaking English gained momentum in every walk of life due to its massive use in the global market. However, using technology makes it more interesting and exciting for students to excel in speaking skills. It can be optimized to help improve students' speaking skills as the Internet is accessible to most students in the 21st century. Considering the significance of English-speaking skills and the likelihood of improving them using digital technology, the researchers used Flipgrid asynchronously with the synchronously-used CEFR speaking rubrics to improve the undergraduates' English-speaking skills. In this study, the researchers used short presentations to hone the experimental group's English-speaking skills, for which they employed the synthesis of blended learning and bichronous learning. To be precise, the blend of traditional learning and digital learning (Blended learning) with the blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning (Bichronous Learning) was employed in improving the speaking skills of the undergraduates in this research. This study was conducted based on quantitative research by collecting and analyzing numerical data of a couple of research groups, the control group (n1=11) and the experimental group (n2=18), through Paired t-test, as the sample is small, i.e., n < 30. This research also used a closed-ended post-test questionnaire to elicit the students’ responses on the asynchronous use of Flipgrid and synchronous use of CEFR Speaking rubrics in assessing their speaking skills. The findings of this study encapsulate the considerable improvement of the undergraduates' English-speaking skills by proving that the Calculated t >Tabulated t (Tab t0.05 with 17 d.o.f is 1.740). As a result, the Null Hypothesis (H0) was rejected, and the Alternative Hypothesis (H1) was accepted. This way, the Speaking assessment training proved productive.
A eficiência do SISFRON no combate a crimes na fronteira entre o Brasil e o Paraguai
Authors: Bitencourt Jackson Batista
Published: January 2024

O combate aos delitos transfronteiriços é um tema central na agenda política dos países sul-americanos. Embora não haja rivalidades que possam desencadear conflitos armados a curto prazo, a América do Sul é vulnerável às ações de organizações criminosas. A porosidade das fronteiras, a pobreza da maioria da população e a escassa presença de instituições estatais nas fronteiras favorecem a existência dessas organizações e, consequentemente, os fluxos ilícitos. Na fronteira entre o Brasil e o Paraguai, a disponibilidade de sistemas de transporte e comunicação favorece o tráfico de drogas e armas, o que aumenta os índices regionais de violência. Com o objetivo de intensificar os fluxos legais com o Paraguai, as autoridades brasileiras desenvolveram um marco político e legal que resultou na criação do Sistema Integrado de Monitoramento de Fronteiras (SISFRON). Os sistemas de detecção remota e as informações fornecidas pelo sisfron aumentaram as apreensões de drogas e armas por parte das operações interinstitucionais realizadas na Faixa de Fronteira. Portanto, esse sistema tem sido crucial não apenas para combater os crimes transfronteiriços, mas também para melhorar os métodos de combate às organizações criminosas que atuam nas fronteiras.
Precio de los alimentos y pobreza de ingreso en México: estimaciones regionales
Authors:   Université de Bordeaux - CNRS, Francia, Plassot Thibaut , Soloaga Isidro ,   Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México, México
Published: January 2024

Objective: this study estimates a system of demand for food products in Mexico, incorporating territorial and income dimensions. The differentiated impact of shocks on prices on economic well-being and the poverty rate is evaluated, considering variations among households and across five major regions. Methodology: using Deaton’s (1988) unit values model and the 2018 National Income and Expenditure Survey (ENIGH), we calculate price and income elasticities, examining the impact of price variations on income and poverty. Results: our results reveal significant regional differences, emphasizing the need to consider socioeconomic and regional variations and to adopt a territorial approach in such analyses for effective policy formulation. Limitations: there are limitations to this study that may affect a complete understanding of poverty dynamics. We have focused our attention solely on food products, excluding a specific group of products, in this case, fisher y products. We also assume that households are only consumers of goods, thus omitting the productive and self-consumption dimension. Originality: lies in the direct link between poverty estimates and territorial disaggregation, integrating consumption patterns and specific elasticities for each region. Conclusions: our study highlights the importance of considering socioeconomic and regional differences when analyzing the demand for food products and its impact on poverty. Despite the limitations, our findings underscore the need for a territorial approach in this type of analysis to formulate tailored and effective poverty reduction policies in different regions of the country.
Department of Dynamic Systems of Saratov State University on the basis of the SB IRE RAS — 25 years
Authors:   Saratov Branch of Kotel`nikov Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Kuznetsov Aleksandr , Ryskin Nikita ,   Saratov Branch of Kotel`nikov Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: January 2024

In 2023, the Department of Dynamic Systems of Saratov State University on the basis of the Saratov branch of the Institute of Radio Engineering and Electronics of the Russian Academy of Sciences turned 25 years old. During this time, the department prepared training courses "Nonlinear oscillations," "Theory of catastrophes," "Dynamic systems and bifurcations," "Dynamic chaos," "Mathematical methods of nonlinear physics" and others. A series of textbooks and taskbooks in the relevant areas has been released.
Comparison of CIMT and FMD in the Brachial Artery between Children with Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease and Healthy Controls: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Ahmadi Alireza , Ghaderian Mehdi , Nourmohammadi Hajar , Sabri Mohammad Reza , Dehghan Bahar , Mahdavi Chehreh
Published: January 2024

Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD), a developmental abnormality of the heart and vessels, is encountered in the pediatric age group frequently. Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) are indicators of subclinical cardiovascular disease and are used as surrogate measures of subclinical atherosclerosis. The present study aimed to compare CIMT and FMD between children with acyanotic congenital heart disease (ACHD) and healthy controls.
Methods: A case-control study on 50 children with ACHD and 43 healthy individuals was done in Isfahan, Iran, between 2021 and 2022. The case group was selected via non-random sampling, and healthy controls were recruited from the relatives of the patients. A checklist, including age, sex, body mass index, and blood pressure, was filled out for all the participants. Then, FMD and CIMT were measured with brachial and carotid artery ultrasonography.
 Results: Fifty children with ACHD and 43 healthy individuals (controls) under 18 years old participated in this study. Of these, 44 (47.3%) were girls and 49 (52.7%) were boys. The mean FMD was significantly higher in the ACHD group than in the control group (0.084±0.027 vs 0.076±0.042; P=0.021; 95% CI, 007 to 0.122;). CIMT was significantly higher in the ACHD group than in the control group (0.39±0.12 vs 0.34±0.1; P=0.037; 95% CI, 0.009 to 0.102;). However, systolic and diastolic blood pressure did not show differences between the groups.
Conclusion: Based on our results, CIMT and FMD assessment may help detect early changes in peripheral vessels associated with atherosclerosis in the future in ACHD. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Cardiovascular Disease among Coronary Artery Disease and Premature Coronary Artery Disease Patients Referred to Imam Hossein Hospital, Tehran, Iran
Authors: Vahedi Mohsen , Taherpour Niloufar , Aghajani Mohammad Haji , Pourhoseingholi Mohamad Amin , Pourhoseingholi Asma
Published: January 2024

Background: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) studies are widely used in public health. This study aimed to investigate and compare KAP among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and premature coronary artery disease (PCAD) regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 PCAD patients and 100 CAD patients in a general hospital in Tehran, Iran, between April and October 2022. A valid questionnaire was utilized to gather information, and descriptive analysis and logistic regression were employed for analysis using SPSS, version 23.
Results: This study involved 100 CAD and 100 PCAD patients with average ages of 68.09±7.20 and 50.20±7.65 years, respectively. Men accounted for 58% of the PCAD group and 73% of the CAD group. The PCAD group had a higher level of knowledge and exhibited a more positive attitude toward CVD than the CAD group (P=0.007 and P<0.001, respectively). The PCAD patients and those with a family history of chronic diseases had a higher level of knowledge (P=0.045 and P=0.27, respectively) and showed a more positive attitude (P=0.030 and P<0.001, respectively). However, participants with a self-reported history of chronic diseases and those who were employed exhibited a less positive attitude. Occupation was associated with nutritional and smoking status (P=0.037).
Conclusion: Higher levels of knowledge and more positive attitudes regarding CVD were observed; still, the study population’s behaviors were unsatisfactory. Educational interventions are needed to promote positive health behaviors, emphasizing the link between knowledge and risk reduction and decreased CVD and mortality rates.
Effects of Interventions Based on Patient Expectations on Coronary Surgery Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Larki Kobra Noruzi , Mohammadi Tayeb , Zakerimoghadam Masoumeh , Sayadi Leila
Published: January 2024

Background: Coronary surgery can have various outcomes, such as fear of death, cardiac anxiety, and pain disability. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of interventions based on patient expectations on different outcomes of coronary surgery, including expectations, cardiac anxiety, and pain-induced disability.
Methods: This randomized clinical trial evaluated 60 coronary surgery candidates. Patients meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups. The patients were contacted 1 to 2 weeks before coronary surgery to complete the Cardiac Surgery Patient Expectations Questionnaire (C-SPEQ). Based on the analysis of expectations, the intervention group underwent interventions to optimize expectations, whereas the control group received only routine care. The Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire (CAQ) and the Pain Disability Index (PDI) were completed on the day of hospitalization. Three months later, the participants recompleted all 3 questionnaires. The data were analyzed with descriptive and analytical statistics in SPSS 16.0.
Results: There were no significant differences between the control and intervention groups in baseline variables, pain-induced disability (P=0.353), and cardiac anxiety (P=0.479). After the intervention, no significant differences were observed between the groups concerning expectations (P=0.554) and pain-induced disability (P=0.557) when the confounding variables were adjusted. Nevertheless, cardiac anxiety decreased significantly (P=0.027).
Conclusion: Our interventions improved expectations and mitigated anxiety among coronary surgery patients. Actualization and optimization of patient expectations should be considered in the care of coronary surgery candidates.
Narrative strategy of Olga Lavrentieva's graphic novel “Survilo”
Authors: Rotanov А.N.
Published: January 2024

This article discusses the implementing of the narrative strategy in Olga Lavrentieva’s graphic novel “Survilo”, which is a biographical one, since it reflects the author's grandmother fortune and the stages of the revival of the Survilo family, which becomes the Lavrentiev family. First, the article reviews the main approaches to the graphic novel genre which have developed in the field and supports the ideas about the autonomy of graphic literature genres regarding the specifics of the world representation in a literary text. In this regard, the ground theoretical understanding and interpretation of such works are required. Analysis of the novel “Survilo” showed that the author thinks through the narrative strategies on various levels. The selection of verbal and pictorial means is visible, they begin to work in different ways to introduce the scope of the novel’s ideas and themes. The narrative strategy is revealed at the level of architectonics, when the author of the novel subordinates the paratextual elements of the title and the embedded frame to the idea of reflecting on the content of a particular chapter. The composition of the novel directly interacts with its content, being synthesized through a system of motives and images. To achieve this goal, the author updates the techniques for details’ introduction into graphic storytelling and forms sustainable storytelling pipes. In addition, the narrative mode is revealed in the technical implementation of the verbal text. With the help of various kinds of underlining and the use of different styles, the author successfully imitates the properties of oral speech and conveys the accurate intonation of the replicas, thereby controlling the reader's perception to a greater extent. The metaphorical potential of the artistic and graphic “word” used in this text is also considered. As a result, it was revealed that the author of the novel “Survilo” has implemented a complex strategy that is more specific for the novel rather than the comic book.
The Consumer Co-operative Movement in Finland and Lessons We Can Learn from It
Authors: Puusa Anu , Karhu Sami
Published: January 2024

Finland has a strong consumer co-operative movement with a market share of approximately 46 percent of daily goods. The co-operatives’ road to success in Finland has not been a straightforward process. In this article we describe the history of the Finnish SOK retail co-operative and pose the question of what we can learn from the retail co-operatives’ experiences. Historical research strives to demonstrate the way things used to be: What happened, why it happened, and what the consequences were. It searches for explanations using cause and effect. The economic research undertaken by business science aims to find ways for financial organisations and entrepreneurs to be successful. This article combines these perspectives. The source of this article is the research literature. The early 20th century in many ways proved to be a golden age for Finnish co-operatives. After the Second World War, in the 1950s and particularly in the 1960s, the general development of Finnish society clearly accelerated, and the consumer co-operative movement was unable to keep up with the pace of this development. After a severe crisis, a new rise began. What can we learn from this? In this article, we highlight several development trajectories and finally summarize them into ten main points. The list can be summarised as follows: internalize and stay true to the co-operative purpose and aims, manage the model accordingly, find a balance between the business and member community aspects of the model – the two different but complementary roles and remain current and future-oriented. Historically, poor success has been the result of doing the opposite: having too many side interests, forgetting or ignoring the co-operative identity, and romanticising the past.Received: 28 April 2023Accepted: 01 August 2023
A Digital Financial Asset as a Digital Security
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Corporate Law of the Saint Petersburg State Economic University, PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Abramova Elena N.
Published: January 2024

The article analyzes legal nature and essence of a digital financial asset according legislation of CIS member-states. Digital financial asset is qualified as new (digital) fixing method of civil rights. Author offers definition of digital financial asset, notes similarities and differences from security. So it’s acceptable to apply some rules on securities market to digital financial asset: about professional participants, methods of protection on owners and others.
COMPARING THE TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC TRUCKS VS. DIESEL: A CASE STUDY INSPIRED BY AMBEV
Authors: CRISOSTIMO FERREIRA DE ANDRADE TAIZA , LONGO LUCI
Published: January 2024

This work highlights the importance in the current context of analyzing the Total Cost of Ownership, or Total Cost Ownership (TCO) to evaluate investments that bring a certain degree of complexity. Cia Ambev's announcement of replacing part of its delivery fleet (Truck-Diesel) with the e-Delivery model (100% electric) was the main stimulus for proposing the analysis model. The objective of the work is to develop an instrument for analyzing and evaluating investment options for trucks (delivery) in the beverage sector, based on TCO. It presents a quantitative model for measuring and analyzing the case with public information, made available by the company itself and other sources from official entities. In this way, the total cost cycle for the two categories studied was analyzed. When calculating the TCO, several components were checked that involve the acquisition, use and maintenance of these trucks. The results showed that although the purchase price of the electric truck costs approximately 70% more than the diesel model, the costs of the electric model are lower, therefore it can lead to compensation in the total period analyzed. It was also evident that although the TCO of the conventional vehicle still financially represents a lower value than that of e-delivery, the percentage indicator of the TCO of the electric vehicle is 58% less than that of the diesel. The main restriction concerns the lack of historical data in Brazil on the electrical model for comparative analyses. Future research suggests detailing the non-financial benefits associated with electric trucks and government incentives.
Kompetence za obvladovanje kompleksnih kriz
Authors: Dežman Marina , Podbregar Iztok
Published: January 2024

Vedno pogostejše kompleksne in hitro se spreminjajoče naravne in druge nesreče, globalizacija, tehnološki razvoj in informatizacija so vzroki za vedno bolj nepredvidljive in kompleksne krize. Kompleksne krize ogrožajo temeljne družbene vrednote, cilje, strukture, zahtevajo hitro odločanje, vplivajo na prebivalstvo, ogrožajo življenja in povzročajo škodo. Kompleksne krize zahtevajo nenehen razvoj ter nadgradnjo kriznega upravljanja in vodenja, ki omogočata njihovo obvladovanje. Da pa lahko odgovorni kompleksno krizo obvladujejo, potrebujejo ustrezne kompetence. V prispevku bomo predstavili pomen kompleksne krize in kompetence, ki so potrebne za obvladovanje takih kriz.
Izzivi pri optimiranju funkcije vzdrževanja
Authors: Brezavšček Alenka , Maletič Damjan
Published: January 2024

Namen poglavja je predstaviti in sistematično klasificirati konkretne optimizacijske izzive na področju vzdrževanja s ciljem postaviti ustrezne temelje za razvoj in uporabo primernih matematičnih modelov, ki bodo v praksi v pomoč pri iskanju optimalnih rešitev. Pričujoče poglavje tako podaja pregled nekaterih izbranih konkretnih optimizacijskih problemov, vezanih na aktivnosti funkcije vzdrževanja. Ravno tako izpostavljamo pomembnost uporabe primernih sistemov za upravljanje vzdrževanja (ang. Computerized Maintenance Management System - CMMS) z namenom optimizacije funkcije vzdrževanja.
Model obvladovanja tveganj za utrjevanje vrednot ergonomskih načel proaktivni ergonomiji
Authors: Balantič Zvone , Jarc Kovačič Branka , Medved Tilen
Published: January 2024

Zaposleni, ki opravljajo delovne naloge, so izpostavljeni raznim obremenitvam, ki lahko povzročijo nelagodje ali celo nekatere bolezni. Vpliv na zdravje zaposlenih je lahko mnogostranski in večnivojski, zato je s pomočjo ergonomskih metod potrebno ugotoviti vzroke, ki posledično povzročijo prezentizem ali absentizem. Ergonomske ocene nam pomagajo prepoznati tveganja, povezana s ponavljajočimi se nalogami, s slabo namestitvijo elementov delovnega mesta in z nepravilno uporabo strojev in naprav. Poznavanje in uresničevanje ergonomskih načel je temelj za obvladovanje tveganj, ki izhajajo iz dela zaposlenih. To ne sme biti kampanjski dogodek, pač pa mora biti del procesa stalnih izboljšav, usklajen s strateškimi cilji organizacije. Proaktivna ergonomija pri tem predstavlja učinkovito obvladovanje tveganj v zvezi z nastankom poškodb zaradi trenutnih in zaradi dolgotrajnih neustreznih izpostavljenosti nevarnostim zaposlenih pri delu.
Analiza dejavnikov učinkovitosti in uspešnosti obvladovanja poslovnih procesov
Authors: Krhač Andrašec Eva , Kern Tomaž , Urh Benjamin
Published: January 2024

Izidi številnih študij opozarjajo na neuspešnost velikega odstotka projektov obvladovanja poslovnih procesov, kar pomeni, da so le-ti tvegani predlogi s potencialom za veliko investicijo in z negotovimi rezultati. Namen raziskave je analizirati dejavnike učinkovitosti in uspešnosti obvladovanja poslovnih procesov. Raziskava zajema teoretični pregled dejavnikov ter analizo dveh raziskav, izvedenih v Sloveniji. V drugem delu so analizirani dejavniki učinkovitosti in uspešnosti izvajanja poslovnih procesov in ključni dejavniki učinkovitosti in uspešnosti pristopov, metod in tehnik izboljševanja poslovnih procesov. Analiza anketnih vprašalnikov zajema deskriptivno statistiko ter tri teste, opravljene s pomočjo orodja SPSS. Na podlagi rezultatov je zaključeno, da so najpomembnejši dejavniki z največjim vplivom dejavniki managementa in vodenja ter dejavniki organizacijske kulture. Pomembnost dejavnikov učinkovitosti in uspešnosti obvladovanja poslovnih procesov se ne razlikuje pomembno glede na lastnosti poslovnih sistemov.
Prag rentabilnosti organizacijskih sprememb
Authors: Kern Tomaž , Urh Benjamin , Krhač Andrašec Eva
Published: January 2024

Pri organizacijskih spremembah je pred odločitvijo za izvedbo nujno oceniti pričakovano razmerje med stroški in učinki spremembe. Uveljavljena metodologija, po kateri bi lahko to preprosto izračunali, ne obstaja. Bi pa taka metodologija koristila vsakemu poslovnemu sistemu, ki se spreminjanja organizacije loti. Razvili smo metodo, tehnike in preprosto orodje predvidevanja učinkov organizacijskih sprememb, s katerim merimo trenutne vrednosti in jih primerjamo s pričakovanimi vrednosti operativnih kazalnikov po posameznih poslovnih procesih in po več organizacijskih dimenzijah. Na drugi strani lahko na podlagi predvidenih organizacijskih ukrepov, relativno natančno izračunamo stroške izvajanja vseh aktivnosti, ki so potrebne za uvajanje organizacijske spremembe in stroške managementa projekta. S temi podatki je mogoče izračunati, kdaj (v kateri časovni enoti) se vložena sredstva v organizacijsko spremembo povrnejo. Izračunamo lahko t.i. »prag rentabilnosti organizacijskih sprememb«.
Assessment of the Functional Potential of Two Autochthonous Lactic Strains of Lactobacilli Isolated from Algerian Dairy Products
Authors: Dahou A.A , Doukani K. , Tahlaiti H. , Bouhenni H. , Bekihal A. , Bounouaa L. Doubbi-
Published: January 2024

Background: In cheese-making technology, lactic coagulation of milk is an essential stage in which the use of a ferment may be a selected strain or a mixture of strains that do not all have the same performance and technological properties, resulting in a wide variation in the quality of the cheese product. Methods: The aim of this study was to highlight the technological aptitudes of two strains of lactic acid bacteria, LAB, indigenous to our Algerian dairy products, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus brevis. The study monitored their growth kinetics, hydrogen ion concentration, fermentation profile and proteolytic activity on cheese milk. Result: Both strains gave good results, with very good growth kinetics, a good hydrogen ion concentration for cheese processing and an excellent proteolytic profile (proteolytic activity at 1, 2 and 3%). These 02 LAB revealed good technological performance in terms of cheese application, for lactic fermentation, lactic coagulation and also through their noted proteolytic activity can lead to good cheese maturation during ripening. This assessment leads us to conclude that these strains could be used for cheese applications in single or mixed cultures and with the possibility of being used in a cheese processing technology with lactic dominance for fresh cheeses or mixed enzymatic and lactic dominance for soft and pressed cheeses.
Incidence and Predictors of Successful Vaginal Birth Among Women With a History of Cesarean Section in Public Health Facilities of Southern Ethiopia in 2021
Authors: Afework Bezawit , Bekele Muluken , Gizachew Yordanos , Abebe Samuel , Ajema Desalegn
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND:Even though a cesarean section (CS) performed greater than 15% has no significant association with a reduction in maternal and neonatal mortality, repeat elective CS continues to play a major role in unnecessary CS worldwide. Trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) is one of the strategies to reduce the rate of unnecessary CS. However, the selection of candidates for a TOLAC is not an easy task without evidence. This study was conducted to determine the incidence of successful vaginal birth after one CS and the associated factors in public health facilities in southern Ethiopia.

METHODS:An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June 10, 2020, to December 10, 2021, on laboring women, and the data were collected using a pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire and a data extraction sheet. A binary logistic regression model was used to assess the factors associated with successful vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) section using SPSS version 25. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed, and independent variables withp< .05 along with an odd ratio and 95% confidence interval (CI) declare the associated factors.

RESULTS:A total of 417 women participated in this study making a response rate of 98.8%. The incidence of vaginal births after cesarean was 51.1% (CI, 46%–56%). The likelihood of successful VBAC was observed in women with a history of vaginal delivery before CS (AOR, 3.7, CI = 1.06, 13.19), favorable Bishop score at admission (AOR, 19.1, CI = 2.69, 134.98), greater than 4-cm cervical dilation at admission (AOR, 171.3, CI = 1.8, 16,722), and clear color of amniotic fluid (AOR, .096, CI = .02, .38).

CONCLUSION:The incidence of VBAC in this study is promising and should be practiced. In choosing a woman for the TOLAC, health professionals might need to pay attention to intrapartum variables, such as cervical dilation, Bishop score, and color of the amniotic fluid.
A Study on College Students' Perceptions of ChatGPT
Authors:   Korean Home Economics Education Association, Rhee Jung-uk , Kim Hee Ra , Shin Hye Won
Published: January 2024

At a time when interest in the educational use of ChatGPT is increasing, it is necessary to investigate the perception of ChatGPT among college students. A survey was conducted to compare the current status of internet and interactive artificial intelligence use and perceptions of ChatGPT after using it in the following courses in Spring 2023; ‘Family Life and Culture’, ‘Fashion and Museums’, and ‘Fashion in Movies’ in the first semester of 2023. We also looked at comparative analysis reports and reflection diaries. Information for coursework was mainly obtained through internet searches and articles, but only 9.84% used interactive AI, showing that its application to learning is still insufficient. ChatGPT was first used in the Spring semester of 2023, and ChatGPT was mainly used among conversational AI. ChatGPT is a bit lacking in terms of information accuracy and reliability, but it is convenient because it allows students to find information while interacting easily and quickly, and the satisfaction level was high, so there was a willingness to use ChatGPT more actively in the future. Regarding the impact of ChatGPT on education, students said that it was positive that they were self-directed and that they set up a cooperative class process to verify information through group discussions and problem-solving attitudes through questions. However, problems were recognized that lowered trust, such as plagiarism, copyright, data bias, lack of up-to-date data learning, and generation of inaccurate or incorrect information, which need to be improved.
Development of Content System in Practical Problem-Based Home Economics Global Citizenship Education Program for Elementary School Students
Authors:   Korean Home Economics Education Association, Kwon Boeun , Yu Nan Sook
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to develop the global citizenship education program content system in the context of the 2022 revised home economics curriculum, recognizing the need for global citizenship education. The study is grounded in practical problem-based program. In the analysis stage, the educational trend requiring global citizenship education in the national curriculum was elucidated by analyzing the 2022 revised curriculum documents and future education documents related to global citizenship education. A framework for global citizenship education goals within home economics curriculum was designed. Accordingly, the educational goal of this curriculum, “Cultivation of family competencies linked to global citizenship competencies,” was established by posing the perennial question, “As a global citizen, what actions should I take for sustainable choices related to the living environment?” In the design stage, four key ideas in the “Living Environment and Sustainable Choices” domain of the 2022 revised home economics curriculum for elementary school were analyzed to derive practical problems. In the development stage, content elements were derived based on four criteria. This study is significant in analyzing the need for global citizenship education within home economics context by analyzing documents related to global citizenship competencies for the future and examining the 2022 revised curriculum's general framework and home economics education curriculum.
Red Inteligente de Estaciones Terrenas - ADSGS
Authors: Espindola Diaz Jorge Enrique
Published: January 2024

Generalmente, el costo de las operaciones satelitales no es insignificante; especialmente para misiones de largo plazo. Una  alternativa para la reducción de costos es aumentar el nivel de automatización de los procedimientos, siempre y cuando esto  sea posible. Este libro propone un enfoque dinámico y autónomo de las redes de estaciones terrenas para el rastreo de  pequeños satelites, de tal manera que se minimicen estos costos operacionales. La solución planteada es ADSGS (Autonomous  and Dynamic System Ground Station) Sistema Autónomo y Dinámico para Estaciones Terrenas, que es un middleware  integrado con componentes de hardware y software para operar en un entorno de red distribuido en estaciones terrenas. Esta  investigación tiene en cuenta que la red SATNet, en la actualidad no tiene un componente de asignación con las características  de dinamismo y autonomía. Por el contrario, en ADSGS lo incorpora usando para esto Inteligencia Artificial a través de un  sistema experto basado en reglas. Esta propuesta plantea un agente de red ADSGS que opera de forma autónoma y dinámica la red Satnet donde se gestionan los componentes asociados a la estación. ADSGS usa una versión adaptada del algoritmo húngaro para la optimización combinatoria de problemas de asignación, el cual responde a eventos como la interrupción del servicio. Así también, el componente de hardware propuesto utiliza la tecnología COTS y Software Defined Radio (SDR),  mientras que el componente de software utiliza paquetes como Orbitron, ProEst, el sistema experto SINTA, entre otros. La  metodología responde a un estudio de caso que ilustra las principales características de ADSGS, este consiste en una pequeña  simulación en MATLAB con STK (Kit de herramientas de sistemas), dos escenarios de designación (1 a m y n a m) de estaciones  en la red Satnet a satélites mediadas por el agente ADSGS.  
Moderação de conteúdo pelas mídias sociais
Authors: Tenorio Caio Miachon , Moreira Diogo Rais Rodrigues
Published: January 2024

A democratização da comunicação de massa trazida pela internet trouxe muitos benefícios, mas também muitos desafios, dentre eles a desinformação. Como forma de combatê-la, muitas mídias sociais recrudesceram as regras de utilização de suas plataformas, com o objetivo de impedir que suas ferramentas fossem utilizadas para divulgação de notícias falsas. Embora a moderação realizada pelas mídias sociais não seja algo novo, algumas decisões judiciais e iniciativas legislativas vêm colocando em xeque esses instrumentos. O objetivo deste artigo é investigar se a legislação brasileira, ao destinar ao Judiciário a remoção de conteúdo, teria também excluído desta função os provedores de aplicação, em especial diante da desinformação online. Partindo da seguinte problematização: Diante da desinformação online os provedores tiveram seus poderes restringidos e dependeriam de ordem judicial para a remoção de conteúdo de terceiro? Algumas das hipóteses é que a legislação, em nome da liberdade de expressão e proibição de censura, teria realmente limitado a atuação das plataformas digitais, ou se a legislação se refere apenas a intervenções externas às plataformas, e poderia ser compreendida como complementar às políticas dos provedores restando a ambos a moderação deste conteúdo. A partir de metodologia dedutiva e se utilizando de procedimentos de revisão de literatura e análise jurisprudencial, as hipóteses serão testadas resultando em sua confirmação, refutação ou reconstrução. Após a presente pesquisa os resultados apontam para uma compatibilidade entre o art. 19 do Marco Civil da Internet e a prática de moderação de conteúdo por parte dos provedores de aplicação.
Principales novedades del mecanismo de la segunda oportunidad introducidas por la ley 16/2022, de reforma del texto refundido de la ley concursal
Authors: Barceló Judith Morales
Published: January 2024

El mecanismo de la segunda oportunidad, que permite la exoneración de algunas de las deudas ante determinadas condiciones, ha sido objeto de diversas modificaciones relevantes por la Ley 16/2022, de reforma del Texto Refundido de la Ley Concursal. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar, sobre la base de doctrina autorizada, estas modificaciones, pues se parte de la hipótesis de que algunas de ellas no son los suficientemente claras aunque otras merecen una valoración positiva. Se llega a la conclusión de que la reforma es criticable respecto a la determinación de las condiciones exigibles al deudor para que se pueda acoger a la exoneración. No obstante, consideramos que merecen una valoración positiva la eliminación de la liquidación previa y de la satisfacción de una parte de los créditos como requisitos para acceder a la exoneración del pasivo. Finalmente, se hace una valoración sobre la modificación relativa a las deudas que pueden ser objeto de exoneración. A pesar de que hay una ampliación de las mismas, y puede parecer un avance el hecho de que parte del crédito exonerado corresponda a deuda pública, una lectura atenta del precepto que lo regula nos permite afirmar que una parte importante de este crédito no queda exonerado, lo que puede tener un efecto negativo para el deudor, puesto que el importe de esta deuda suele ser relevante.