bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La innovación tecnológica como factor generador de competitividad en las organizaciones, y el papel del Estado-País
Authors: Bonilla Blanchar Edgar Enrique , Camargo Torres Esmerlis
Published: April 2024

El objetivo del presente artículo es realizar un análisis que sustente la innovación tecnológica como factor generador de competitividad en las organizaciones y el papel del Estado-país; sustentado teóricamente en Benavides (2004), Barumen (2006), Escorsa & Valls (20004), Helrriegel & Slocum (2006), Mandado & otros (2003), Porter (2008), Rodríguez (2006), Rubalcaba (2002), Sanguino (2006) y Turriago (2002). Esta investigación es de tipo revisión documental, sustentado en los planteamientos de expertos, acopiados mediante revisión bibliográfica crítica y selectiva, en el cual se plasman las diferentes posiciones sobre la competitividad de las organizaciones, como parte de una estructura macroeconómica. Las conclusiones subrayan el papel de los países como creadores de un ambiente propicio para la competitividad, mediante la implementación de políticas económicas y el aprovechamiento de la innovación tecnológica por parte de las organizaciones para incrementar la productividad que les permita articularse con el exterior.
Gestión de la calidad del proceso de formación en el Programa Nacional de Administración de la Universidad Politécnica Territorial de Aragua “Federico Brito Figueroa”
Authors: Cardona Ramos Ingrid
Published: April 2024

Se fundamenta este artículo en un estudio orientado en el diseño de un procedimiento para la gestión de la calidad del proceso de formación en el ámbito del Departamento de Administración de la UPT Aragua, ello en atención a las contradicciones detectadas en el enfoque de gestión de la calidad del proceso de formación desde este departamento para la dirección de la formación en el Programa Nacional de Formación en Administración, que no contribuye al cumplimiento eficaz de los objetivos organizacionales relacionados con este proceso. Por consiguiente, apoyada en métodos cualitativos y cuantitativos, se diseñó un procedimiento conformado por un conjunto de acciones específicas organizadas por fases, que en su instrumentación contribuyan a la promoción y consolidación de una cultura de la calidad como instrumento de mejoramiento continuo de la formación de profesionales de la Administración, bajo las dimensiones de gestión y exigencias de la institución y la sociedad venezolana.
Análisis de Variables Financieras Contables que Inciden en el Cierre de las Pymes en Etapas Tempranas
Authors: Alfaro Castillo Mauricio , Castillo Vergara Mauricio
Published: April 2024

El presente trabajo pretende caracterizar las principales razones del cierre temprano de Pymes y operacionalizarlas a través de una “traducción” de las problemáticas, a variables financiera contables; la valoración relativa de éstas como causas de cierre y se plantea entonces como objetivo general, el de analizar el impacto de las variables financiero contables que inciden en la muerte en etapas tempranas de las pymes. Se presentan una serie de conceptos financieros-contables, para posteriormente analizar dichas variables desde los estados financieros considerando como fuente de información financiero contable, las Normas Internacional de Información Financiera (NIIF o IFRS). Como factores importantes del cierre temprano han sido identificados, los gastos financieros, producidos por falta de liquidez a raíz de la demora en el ciclo de pago de clientes, que por lo general, son grandes empresas; también se debe considerar la fragilidad de un gran número de ellas ante factores externos que la condicionan, como la carga impositiva reflejada en los impuestos pagados.
La era del atrapamiento migratorio: la migración africana hacia la frontera norte de México
Authors: Odgers-Ortiz Olga
Published: April 2024

En su libro clásico Más allá de la línea, Durand identifica seis etapas en la historia de la migración México/Estados Unidos, mostrando que en 130 años de historia migratoria ha habido tanto continuidades, como rupturas importantes. En este artículo proponemos que, debido a las transformaciones ocurridas en los flujos migratorios, nos encontramos en una nueva etapa, que denominamos “la era del atrapamiento”. Para sustentar esta idea, comenzamos discutiendo el concepto de “atrapamiento migratorio”; en el segundo apartado señalamos los procesos y momentos clave en la conformación de la era del atrapamiento; el tercer apartado ilustra la dinámica del atrapamiento a partir del caso de la población originaria de África que analizamos con base en entrevistas en profundidad y observación participante. Finalmente, concluimos argumentando que el atrapamiento migratorio, tal y como se observa en la frontera norte de México, es solo una expresión local de un fenómeno global.
A partir del COVID-19. Nuevos y viejos órdenes en las migraciones en Tijuana, frontera norte de México
Authors: Castro Neira Yerko
Published: April 2024

Este artículo presenta una revisión detallada de lo acontecido a causa de la pandemia de COVID-19 en la frontera norte de México, particularmente en la ciudad Tijuana. El objetivo consiste en explicar los cambios fundamentales en las formas de control migratorio y las respuestas que frente a esto diseñaron las organizaciones y las personas migrantes. El trabajo se basa en la aplicación, durante 2022, de entrevistas en profundidad tanto con activistas y personas defensoras de migrantes como con migrantes. Los resultados demuestran que, con la pandemia, se modificaron las relaciones entre las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, los organismos internacionales y los actores estatales. En este sentido, el control migratorio se hizo más eficiente y racional, a la vez que más inhumano y cruel. Al mismo tiempo, los resultados revelan que las organizaciones fueron quienes brindaron las principales respuestas y formas de acompañamiento.
Rompiendo paradigmas: una perspectiva multisituada del fenómeno migratorio en México y Centroamérica, 2010-2022
Authors: Rodríguez López María Teresa , Hoffmann Odile
Published: April 2024

El fenómeno migratorio que atraviesa por México integra diversos flujos que ya no solamente proceden de Centroamérica, sino que incluyen personas provenientes de América del Sur y del Caribe, así como de origen extra-continental; tienen en común la intención predominante de llegar a los Estados Unidos de América y de enfrentarse en su trayecto a situaciones de blocage y de alta violencia. Los hallazgos que presentamos se basan en aportes de las y los miembros de un grupo de trabajo comprometido con la investigación en diferentes espacios de la región: Costa Rica, la frontera Guatemala-México, el Sur de Veracruz, la Ciudad de México y Tijuana, Baja California. Se usó el método comparativo y colaborativo, con el intercambio sistemático de resultados, métodos y referencias, hasta estancias de campo compartidas, para explorar las correspondencias y disonancias entre expresiones de un mismo fenómeno en los diferentes contextos. De este modo, pudimos analizar cómo se constituyen actores y espacios de la migración, y cómo cada contexto potencializa ciertos procesos (la securitización, la militarización, la frontera vertical, la racialización, el atrapamiento) que en su conjunto redibujan el campo migratorio global.
Phytopathological screening of common winter wheat lines for resistance to Puccinia triticina
Authors: Ivanova V.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Leaf rust on wheat caused by P. triticina is the most widespread fungal disease worldwide and in Bulgaria. The development of wheat genotypes resistant to leaf rust is related to the different types of resistance and ways of gene inheritance. The different varieties have different susceptibility during the different stages of their ontogenetic development. The study of the initial material is an important step in the breeding for resistance and it is an ongoing process. Two hundred and forty-six breeding lines were tested against the local population of P. triticina during 2015-2017, under conditions of infection field and in a greenhouse at Dobrudzha Agricultural Institute – General Toshevo, Bulgaria. Twenty lines were selected, which demonstrated different degrees of resistance under infection field conditions and which showed resistance to some of the seven pathotypes used in the study. The identification of the pathotypes was based on the type of reaction of 20 monogenic lines. The reaction of isogenic lines was compared with the reaction of the selection lines and the results showed that the reaction of line 165/05-46 corresponded to isogenic lines carrying genes Lr 9, Lr 19 and Lr 25. The response of the other 3 lines (245/03-72, 13/04-97, 14/06-110) partially coincided with the response of the above mentioned genes. The reaction of the other 3 lines (169/05-69, 14/06-81, 8/08-25) partially coincided with the reaction of isogenic lines carrying genes Lr 2a, Lr 28 and Lr 29. It was determined that seven of the lines were carriers of a race-specific gene and that it was necessary to subject these lines to further breeding and genetic studies to determine presence of race-specific resistance. Five of the lines (72/05-53, 61/03-75, 106/04-189, 268/03-151, 79/04-131) combined incomplete resistance at young stage with resistance at adult stage. Four of the tested lines (68/06-78, 29/02-133-38, 79/04-125-28, 197/05-33) exhibited typical race non-specific resistance or APR. Four lines (13/04-165, 14/05-119, 19/06-79 and 61/03-81) demonstrated “slow rusting” type of resistance. Twenty of the studied lines were carriers of effective resistance and can be included in the breeding programs as donors of resistance to P. triticina.
Application of mobile fluorescence spectroscopy in determination of varietal differences in Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)
Authors: Slavova V.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The present study aims to establish the application of fluorescence spectroscopy as a mobile field method in the determination of varietal differences in Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.). The experimental studies were conducted on site at the farm where the spinach accessions were grown. Fluorescence analysis was conducted using a light source emitting at a wavelength of 285 nm and a mobile fiber-optic experimental setup developed by the authors. The subjects of this research are leaves from Rembord, Marishka, Marquisa, and Victoria. The correlation between the emission signals of the samples was established. This discovery enables the successful application of mobile fluorescence spectroscopy as a rapid tool for determining the origin of unknown leaves. The results from the experiment can be used to optimize the timing for analyzing varietal differences in spinach genotypes after harvest. Fluorescence spectroscopy in a fiber-optical configuration will support the process of determining the belonging of a specific variety to a given variety, even for samples of unknown origin, when it is necessary to qualify the result of аccessions in a short time.
Recent advances in liquid phase transmission electron microscopy of nanoparticle growth and self-assembly
Authors: Kim Joodeok , Kang Sungsu , Cheng Fanrui , Wang Yi , Ye Xingchen , Park Jungwon
Published: April 2024

Over the last several decades, colloidal nanoparticles have evolved into a prominent class of building blocks for materials design. Important advances include the synthesis of uniform nanoparticles with tailored compositions and properties, and the precision construction of intricate, higher-level structures from nanoparticles via self-assembly. Grasping the modern complexity of nanoparticles and their superstructures requires fundamental understandings of the processes of nanoparticle growth and self-assembly. In situ liquid phase transmission electron microscopy (TEM) has significantly advanced our understanding of these dynamic processes by allowing direct observation of how individual atoms and nanoparticles interact in real time, in their native phases. In this article, we highlight diverse nucleation and growth pathways of nanoparticles in solution that could be elucidated by the in situ liquid phase TEM. Furthermore, we showcase in situ liquid phase TEM studies of nanoparticle self-assembly pathways, highlighting the complex interplay among nanoparticles, ligands, and solvents. The mechanistic insights gained from in situ liquid phase TEM investigation could inform the design and synthesis of novel nanomaterials for various applications such as catalysis, energy conversion, and optoelectronic devices.

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Удосконалення технології створення тривимірних 3D-моделей з використанням креслень і фотографій механізмів старих зразків
Authors: Котлик С. В. , Романюк О. Н. , Соколова О. П. , Шинкар О. В.
Published: April 2024

У цьому дослідженні розглядається удосконалення технології створення тривимірних 3D-моделей з використанням креслень, фотографій та малюнків механізмів старих зразків, що потребує адаптації та розвитку сучасних засобів прототипування. Робота спрямована на розробку методів та алгоритмів, що дозволяють точно та ефективно відтворювати конструкції механізмів у вигляді 3D-моделей.
У роботі описано застосування моделювання та 3D-друку в різних галузях, наведені проблеми, що виникають під час створення тривимірних моделей за кресленнями та фотографіями механізмів минулих років, обґрунтовано збереження старовинних механізмів у вигляді 3D-моделей, показано основні сфери застосування технології створення таких моделей, перераховані труднощі, що виникають у процесі створення 3D-моделей механізмів минулого часу.
Зроблено огляд програмного забезпечення, що застосовується для створення тривимірних моделей, показано області їх застосування, обґрунтовано вибір програми Blender для отримання 3D-моделей за кресленнями та малюнками. Сформульовано технологію розробки подібних моделей з урахуванням подальшого друку їх на FDM принтері.
Описано труднощі точного відтворення вибраних виробів при створенні їх об'ємних моделей та друку на 3D-принтері, наведено докладну схему створення 3D-моделей у додатку Blender за допомогою примітивів та додаткових інструментів. Обґрунтовано схему зміни налаштувань слайсера CURA за результатами експериментів, детально описаний алгоритм друку моделей на 3D-принтері за технологією FDM.
Показано можливість використання старої літератури для відбору фото та креслень для створення якісних 3D-моделей обладнання харчової та переробної промисловості, для подальшої обробки вибрано фото тістомісу Titan Type Dough Mixer та зернового млина Queen City Grinding Mill, які взяті з старовинних книг науково-технічній бібліотеці Одеського національного технологічного університету.
МЕТОД ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ СТРУКТУРНО-МЕХАНІЧНИХ ПОКАЗНИКІВ ТІСТА
Authors: Жигайло О. М. , Топор М. М.
Published: April 2024

Предметом вивчення є процес замісу тіста для хлібобулочних виробів з використанням тістомісу періодичної дії. Метою є розробка алгоритму оцінки структурно-механічних показників тіста під час замісу. Завдання: дослідити методи визначення якісних показників тіста та борошна; розробити альтернативний метод отримання структурно-механічних показників тіста під час замісу; провести експерименти на різних партіях борошна; розробити алгоритм для розрахунку сили борошна на основі отриманих структурно-механічних показників тіста. Методи: теорія автоматичного керування, методи розрахунку структурно-механічних показників тіста по фаринограмі, вимірювальні методи, статистичні методи. Результати: досліджено існуючи методи визначення структурно-механічних показників. Запропоновано метод визначення структурно-механічних показників якості тіста під час замісу, що полягає в встановленні вимірювального перетворювача активної потужності трифазного струму за допомогою якого реєструється активна потужність споживана електроприводом місильного органу тістомісильної машини. Зареєстрована крива  опосередковано відображає показники тіста, які описує фаринограма. Сплановано та проведено експерименти на хлібобулочному підприємстві по реєстрації активної потужності двигуна місильного органу тістомісильної машини. Розроблено web-додаток який приймає зареєстровані дані під час замісу та розраховує силу борошна з графічним відображенням всіх структурно-механічних показників. Висновки: запропонований метод визначення структурно-механічних показників якості тіста під час його замісу та розроблений web-додаток, який визначає силу борошна, створює можливості розробки алгоритму автоматизованого управління процесом замісу з метою підвищення якості кінцевого продукту.
Economic life-cycle model for the cost of a power grid line engineering project
Authors: Qi Xia , Ma Xu , Zhang Xiaoman , Zhao Zhenyu
Published: April 2024

Reasonable grid line engineering asset management is an important means for power companies to improve economic efficiency under the new electricity reform situation. Based on the whole-life-cycle theory, this paper puts into use the decommissioning of the whole process of cost perspective and analyses the line project construction to decommissioning and scrapping of the whole process of the cost. Through the calculation of the whole life cycle of the smallest annual cost, to determine the line economic life, the authors constructed the whole life cycle of a grid line project economic cost framework and put forward the best decommissioning time of a grid line model – that is, the economic life model. A case study was conducted based on a project example from a certain power grid company in China. The research results of this paper can be used to reduce the economic cost of operation and maintenance of power grid enterprises, improve the efficiency of input and output and provide reference suggestions for optimising the management of line engineering and other power assets of power grid companies.
Implicancias metodológicas en el estudio de la automedicación en niños.
Authors: Ferrer Tamara Daniela , Alazraqu Marcio
Published: April 2024

La presente investigación aborda el estudio de la automedicación en niños hasta los dos años de vida, buscando identificar cómo la literatura científica se aproxima y caracteriza ese proceso, a través de los artículos científicos publicados en el período 2009-2019. Para ello se realizó una revisión de alcance que incluyó la selección de artículos publicados en las bases de datos bibliográficas: Scopus, Pubmed, Lilacs y Scielo. A través del análisis de 132 artículos, identificamos que las instituciones de salud constituyeron los ámbitos donde recolectaron la mayoría de los datos (48,8%), y las madres fueron las informantes principales. Las enfermedades/problemas de salud más abordados, en relación con la automedicación, fueron aquellas vinculadas al sistema respiratorio (37,4%) y enfermedades infecciosas y parasitarias (19,3%). Los medicamentos de origen alopático se estudiaron más ampliamente que el uso de fitomedicamentos, drogas vegetales o tradicionales. Este trabajo repara en las consideraciones que deber tenerse en cuenta al analizar el proceso de automedicación en niños, en función de los diseños metodológicos implementados para su análisis.
Life Scenarios and Biographical Narratives: Comparative Analysis of Conceptual Models
Authors: Alperovich V.D.
Published: April 2024

Objective of the research was to determine the criteria for differences in actual theoretical scenario models for the interpretation of "typical" and problematic situations that can be represented in biographical narratives.
Background. In the “personality – group – society” system, individual and cultural life scenarios, formed and supported by families, educational systems and media as socialization institutions, participate in the intergenerational conveyance of values, in the processes of assimilation and reproduction of the norms of social and role behavior, in the construction of a system of identities, active and passive life philosophies. A subject’s established ideas and habitual strategies for interacting with other people are being destroyed in social situations of uncertainty, related as well to the Coronavirus pandemic and paramilitary confrontation in different countries. Consequently, the status of scenarios as dispositional predictors of subjective perception and understanding of oneself and others becomes debatable in social psychology under the conditions of conflict “crossing” of life contexts.
Methodology. Structural and functional analysis of conceptual models that reflect the characteristics of individual and cultural life scenarios.
Conclusions. Theoretical and methodological approaches to the concept of “scenario” differ in the attribution of stability-dynamism, as well as the ratio of individual specificity and social conditionality of the scenario.
Tired Socially – Now and Forever? Review of the Book by Byung-Chol Khan "The Society of Fatigue. Negative Experience in the Era of Excessive Positivity". Moscow: AST Publishing House, 2023. 161 p.
Authors: Belinskaya E.P.
Published: April 2024

The reviewed book presents a philosophical view on a number of social and socio-psychological problems of the modern era, a significant part of which is analyzed through the prism of subjective human experiences, including destructive ones. Depression, emotional burnout, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which are widespread today, are, according to the author's position, the natural consequences of an increasing social trend – the imperative of individual achievements characteristic of a society that expects each of its members to comply with the requirements of multitasking and constant acceleration. Such a society naturally replaces open violence against a person with the practice of self–exploitation, and its value guideline is "positivity" (orientation to all positive things), leading to the denial of real social diversity, and eventually to social atomization. The author sees a constructive way out for a person of the "fatigue society" in the need for non-action and conscious contemplation, which immanently imply openness to the world.
Three Common Skin Infections in a Student Athlete
and a Subsequent Outbreak of Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus Skin Infections in a
Single Gym: a Case Report
Authors: Han Young-Min , Shin Min Kyung , Ahn Hye-Jin
Published: April 2024

Individuals with frequent physical contact, such as wrestlers, are at an increased risk of developing infectious diseases, including bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Herein, we report the case of a student wrestler who developed three common skin infections and a subsequent outbreak of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections in a single gym. A 14-year-old male presented with a 2-week history of an edematous, painful skin lesion on the left outer ear. He responded poorly to empirical antimicrobial therapy. Examination revealed multiple crusts and oozing on the left ear helix. A solitary, erythematous firm nodule was also observed on the left posterior neck. Bacterial culture confirmed MRSA resistance to clindamycin and tetracycline. Further assessment confirmed the diagnosis of herpes labialis and tinea faciei. Within 3 weeks, six additional cases of MRSA skin infections were reported, all linked to the same wrestling gym. Most patients were effectively treated with oral cephalosporins combined with topical fluoroquinolones and occlusive dressing.
Onychomycosis Caused by Aspergillus in a
Patient with Leprosy: A Case Report
Authors: Hertanto Andrea , Yulianto Listiawan Muhammad , Ervianti Evy , Hidayati Afif Nurul , Indranarum Trisiswati , Suyoso Sunarso , Astari Linda , Anggraeni Sylvia , Widia Yuri , Bahat Azalia Aprinda , Kurniasari Fitra Tri
Published: April 2024

Aspergillus spp., one of the most common nondermatophyte molds (NDMs) that cause onychomycosis, are saprophytic fungi that can act as zoonotic agents and cause various health issues, including onychomycosis, in humans. Predisposing factors for onychomycosis include nail trauma, immunosuppression, and occupation. Nails
in patients with leprosy are prone to change and develop onychomycosis due to unrecognized trauma to the nail area. Here, we report the case of a 25-year-old woman with 2-month history of white patches in fingernails and toenails, which were also brittle and damaged. She was a veterinarian who had frequent, direct interaction with
animals, particularly dogs and cats. She denied trauma prior to the manifestation of symptoms and was undergoing leprosy treatment, including corticosteroids for leprosy reactions. Examination with potassium hydroxide revealed hyphae, and the nail culture revealed growth of fungal colonies with the characteristics of A. flavus. She received
four cycles of itraconazole at 400 mg/day. Two of the three afflicted nails showed complete cure, whereas one nail showed mycologic cure. A. flavus is frequently found in animals, including dogs and cats and might have been a source of Aspergillus transmission, suggesting the patient's occupation and immunosuppression as risk
factors for onychomycosis. Onychomycosis due to Aspergillus, particularly A. flavus, responds well to itraconazole pulse monotherapy.
An Increase in the Left Atrium Volume During Exercise is Associated With a Positive Result of a Diastolic Stress Test in Patients With Arterial Hypertension
Authors: Mazur E. S. , Mazur V. V. , Bazhenov N. D. , Nilova O. V. , Nikolaeva T. O. , Alekseev D. V.
Published: April 2024

Aim. To study the relationship between changes in left atrial volume (LAV) during exercise and the result of a diastolic stress test (DST) in patients with arterial hypertension (AH).Material and methods. The study included 219 patients with AH without ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrillation. During the DST performed before and after exercise, the ratio of transmitral flow velocity to mitral annular velocity (E/e’), the left atrial global longitudinal strain in the reservoir phase (reservoir strain), and LAV were determined. The criterion for a positive DST was an increase in E/e′ ≥15.Results. A positive result of DST was observed in 90 (41.1%) patients. Patients with positive DST were older (65.0 and 59.0 years); among them, there were fewer men (24.4 and 41.1%), but more patients with obesity (66.7 and 40.3%) and diabetes mellitus (36.7 and 8.5%). At rest, patients with positive DST had higher E/e' ratio (11.5 and 8.8), pulmonary artery systolic pressure (29.0 and 27.0 mm Hg), and LAV (60.0 and 52.0 ml), but a lower left atrial reservoir strain (20.0 and 24.0%). During exercise in patients with positive and negative DST, E/e’ increased by 5.46 and 0.47 units, respectively. Changes in the LAV and reservoir strain during exercise in these groups were directed differently. In patients with positive DST, the left atrial reservoir strain decreased by 1.0 percentage points (pp) whereas in patients with negative DST, it increased by 8.0 pp. During exercise, the LAV increased by 10.0 ml in patients with a positive DST, whereas in the alternative group, the LAV decreased by 8.5 ml. The AUC for changes in LAV as an indicator of a positive DST was 0.987 while the AUC for the resting left atrial reservoir strain was 0.938. An increase in LAV >1 ml, as an indicator of a positive DST has a sensitivity of 96.9% and a specificity of 95.1%.Conclusion. In AH patients, changes in left ventricular filling pressure are associated with a unidirectional change in LAV. An increase in LAV during exercise by more than 1 ml can serve as a criterion for a positive DST result. This assessment was consistent with the assessment of the DST result by the E/e’ criterion >15 in 94.5% of cases.
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding musculoskeletal disorders among industrial workers in a wind turbine industry in India
Authors: Janakapriya  , Ramanujam Ashok
Published: April 2024

To Study the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Workers in a wind turbine industry in India.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affecting Industrial workers must be considered and addressed as a serious issue. Thus, it is important to incorporate ergonomics into clinical practice to prevent MSDs. In order to do screening and diagnosis of MSD's Among Industrial workers it is mandatory to know how much of awareness they have regarding MSD's and Ergonomic Hazards respectively as a preliminary study.

A cross-sectional study conducted in which the participants were interviewed to complete a validated four-section questionnaire (demographic data, knowledge, attitudes, and practice information related to ergonomics). The questionnaire was newly self-developed based on a literature review and was pilot tested after development.

Out of the total workers who gave their responses for the questionnaire, about 80 percentage of the responses were positive among which the positive responses for knowledge-based questions, Attitude based questions and Practice based questions amounted to 73.16%, 83.12% and 88.36% respectively.

The study aimed to investigate MSDs among industrial workers in the wind turbine industry in India. A validated questionnaire was used to collect and analyze workers' responses. The findings will enhance awareness and engagement regarding MSDs and ergonomic hazards, leading to effective interventions and a safer working environment. Addressing the identified gaps can improve worker well-being and productivity.
Ghetto and Aphorism. Michał Głowiński as a researcher of literary miniature
Authors: MADEJSKI JERZY
Published: April 2024

W artykule przedstawiono zainteresowanie Michała Głowińskiego aforyzmem, a także przypomniano
jego szkice o twórczości Stanisława Jerzego Leca. Wykorzystując teorię Głowińskiego,
autor pracy prezentuje odczytanie jednego z aforyzmów zbioru "Myśli nieuczesane": „Przy pożarze
Getta upiekło wielu swoją własną pieczeń”.
Polymeric field synergy principle: Revealing the intrinsic mechanism of screw channel optimization to enhance thermal management and process efficiency
Authors: Pan Wei , Huang Shizheng , Zhu Jiawei , Zeng Xiankui , Yang Weimin , Jian Ranran
Published: April 2024

The process efficiency and energy efficiency of extrusion equipment emerge as pivotal challenges constraining the development of the polymer extrusion industry. This article presents a new principle of polymeric field synergy to guide the solution to the low mixing efficiency and energy utilization efficiency of traditional extrusion equipment. Finite element analysis was conducted on four novel unconventional screw configurations and compared with the traditional single-thread screw. Results revealed that more complicated melt flow patterns generated in the modified novel screw configurations enhanced the stretching deformation or helical flow. The stretching or helical flows to varying degrees during the melt extrusion process thereby improved the mixing and heat transport efficiency. Among them, helical flow induced by the Maddock element exhibited the most significant impact on stretching flow and ductile deformation in the flow field. Simultaneously, the helical flow caused radial motion of the internal material, significantly promoting the synergy between the velocity field, velocity gradient field, and temperature gradient field. This enhanced radial heat and mass transport efficiency within the screw channel, subsequently improving the overall operational efficiency of the equipment. The results of the finite element analysis have substantiated the scientific validity of the polymeric field synergy principle.
找寻联系：全球粮食安全和2030年议程面临的挑战—概述
Authors: Suri Shoba
Published: April 2024

当今世界面临着各种相互关联的复杂问题，从气候变化和资源枯竭到经济差距和地缘政治紧张局势，不一而足。这些挑战对确保人类获得安全、营养和充足的食物构成了巨大障碍。本综述探讨了全球粮食安全的多面性，以及环境可持续性、农业实践和社区社会经济福祉之间错综复杂的关系。约有9.24亿人（占世界人口的11.7%）面临严重的粮食不安全问题—自COVID-19大流行以来增加了2.07亿人。造成这种状况的原因有多种，包括粮食供应网络破裂、失业率居高不下、收入减少以及粮食价格不断上涨。通过解决围绕粮食安全的一系列问题，并根据联合国《2030 年可持续发展议程》协调努力，国际社会可以为建设更具弹性、可持续和公平的全球粮食体系铺平道路。
To end malnutrition in Africa, we need to make national food consumption and micronutrient surveys on the continent faster, cheaper, and easier to implement
Authors:   IITA, Lung'aho Mercy
Published: April 2024

Nigeria has the highest population in Africa and the highest number of malnourished children. After a 20-year wait, Nigeria recently launched the preliminary report [1] of its third-ever national food consumption and micronutrient survey. This is an important milestone because these data can help end malnutrition in the Giant of Africa if they are used to underpin policymaking [2]. Indeed, to end malnutrition in Africa, we need new and timely data like this.
Remote Sensing and AI-based Monitoring of Legume Crop Health and Growth
Authors: Na In Seop , Lee Sungkeun , Alamri Atif M. , AlQahtani Salman A.
Published: April 2024

Background: For the enhancement of agricultural productivity, while ensuring sustainability, this study delves into the under-explored domain of monitoring legume crop health and growth. Traditional methods of crop assessment encounter limitations, prompting a push for innovation by integrating advanced remote sensing technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). The purpose is to revolutionize crop assessment techniques and overcome existing constraints. Methods: The data was collected using a combination of satellite imagery and ground-based sensors, resulting in a rich repository of multispectral and spatial information. By using the capabilities of AI, a robust model was developed to interpret the gathered data, offering a detailed insight into the health and growth dynamics of legume crops. The AI algorithms not only identify anomalies but also forecast future states, facilitating timely interventions and informed decision-making in agriculture. Result: The findings of this study signify a significant change in precision agriculture, where the synergy of remote sensing and AI optimizes resource allocation, minimizes environmental impact and maximizes crop yields. The research unlocks the potential to transform legume farming practices, promoting sustainability and ushering in an era of data-driven cultivation. The implications extend beyond the legume crop sector, influencing the broader agricultural landscape with the promise of more efficient and sustainable practices.
Noncommunicable Disease Conditions and HIV in Rural and Urban South Africa: 2005-2015
Authors: Lammertyn Leandi , Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin , Kruger Herculina S. , Kruger Iolanthe M. , Fourie Carla M. T.
Published: April 2024

Purpose

Hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes contribute primarily to noncommunicable disease deaths and together with human immunodeficiency virus contribute largely to mortality in South Africa. Our longitudinal study provides the necessary data and insights over a 10-year period to highlight the areas where improved management is required in urban and rural localities.

Methods

This study included 536 rural and 387 urban Black participants aged 32 to 93 years from the North-West province, South Africa. Disease prevalence, treatment, and control were determined in 2005 and were re-evaluated in 2015. Multiple measures analyses were used to determine the trends of blood pressure and waist circumference.

Results

The initial prevalence of hypertension was 53.2%, obesity was 23.6%, hyperlipidemia was 5.1%, diabetes was 2.9%, and human immunodeficiency virus was 10.7% in 2005. By 2015, the rural population had higher rates of hypertension (63.7% versus 58.5%) and lower rates diabetes (4.3% versus 7.9%) and hyperlipidemia (6.6% versus 18.0%) with similar obesity rates (41.7% versus 42.4%). The average blood pressure levels of urban hypertensives decreased (Ptrend<.001), whereas levels were maintained in the rural group (Ptrend=.52). In both locations, treatment and control rates increased from 2005 to 2015 for all conditions (all ≥6.7%), except for diabetes in which a decrease in control was observed. Waist circumference increased (Ptrend>.001) in both sex and locality groups over the 10-year period.

Conclusion

Although average blood pressure of urban hypertensive individuals decreased, urgent measures focused on early identification, treatment, and control of the respective conditions should be implemented to decrease the burden of noncommunicable diseases.
Maternal Viewing of Infants in Intensive Care Increases Milk Production and Maternal Bonding
Authors: Turhan İpek , Özkan Filiz
Published: April 2024

Objective:The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of mothers watching a video of their infant on human milk and maternal bonding.

Methods:A nonrandomized controlled trial in a city hospital was conducted with 27 infants and their mothers. The Information Form, Breastfeeding Assessment Form, and Mother to Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS) were used as data collection tools.

Results:It was determined that the amount of human milk of the participants in the experimental group increased on the third day compared to the control group. On the third day, the MIBS scores of the experimental group were found to be significantly lower than the control group.

Conclusions:It was concluded that watching the video of the infant increased the amount of milk and mother bonding.
Tracheoesophageal Fistula With Esophageal Atresia: A Case Series
Authors: Wolfe Christina , Jnah Amy
Published: April 2024

Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) with or without esophageal atresia (EA) results from maldevelopment of the trachea and esophagus during maturation of the primitive foregut. EA/TEF commonly presents shortly after birth because of increased oral secretions and the inability to advance a nasogastric or orogastric tube to the proper depth. Given that prenatal diagnosis is uncommon and early intervention is important to reduce morbidity and mortality risk, early recognition and diagnosis are imperative. We present a case series of two neonates diagnosed with EA/TEF, type “C” and type “E,” born at low-acuity centers, who required transport to a tertiary center for surgical support. The pathophysiology as well as types of TEFs, symptomology, stabilization goals, corrective treatment, and long-term implications will be examined. Finally, the educational needs of parents and caregivers will be discussed.
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF DATA: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ANALYSIS AND PREDICTION
Authors: LUCHIAN Andrei-Mihai , LĂZĂRESCU Marius-Cătălin
Published: April 2024

In the era of data-driven decision making, this article explores the transformative impact of data analytics and prediction on various industries and sectors. From discovering hidden patterns to making informed decisions, the article explores the fundamental principles and real-world applications of data analytics. Additionally, it highlights the predictive capabilities of machine learning and the role of data-driven insights in shaping the future. As we explore the benefits, challenges and ethical considerations, the article aims to outline the indispensable role of data analytics and prediction in navigating the complexities of our dynamic and competitive world.
Review of the Air Force Academy No.2 (48)/2023 24 MULTICRITERIA ANALYSIS OF PARACHUTES USED BY SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES
Authors: DEAŞ Mihai-Dan , RÂPAN Florian
Published: April 2024

Special operations forces are well-known for their expertise in rapid tactical interventions, and the use of parachutes plays a crucial role in their arsenal. These elite units rely heavily on parachutes to conduct swift and clandestine insertions into inaccessible or challenging terrain, allowing them to catch adversaries off guard and execute critical missions with precision and efficiency. To establish a ranking of parachutes utilized by special operations forces using multicriteria analysis, it is imperative to delineate evaluation criteria and assign appropriate weights based on their relative significance. Each parachute undergoes assessment according to these criteria, receiving scores commensurate with its performance. Subsequently, total scores are tabulated for each parachute, predicated on the weights allotted to each criterion. The resultant ranking affords a lucid perspective on the optimal options, aiding special forces in making well-informed and strategic decisions concerning the equipment utilized in their operations.
Nephrolithiasis in Renal Tubular Acidosis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies
Authors: Gomez Coral Maria Isabel
Published: April 2024

Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) encompasses a group of disorders characterized by impaired kidney acid-base regulation, resulting in metabolic acidosis. Nephrolithiasis, the formation of kidney stones, represents a significant complication of RTA. Despite its clinical importance, the relationship between RTA and nephrolithiasis remains complex and poorly understood. This review provides a comprehensive overview of nephrolithiasis in RTA, focusing on its pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies. Mechanisms underlying kidney stone formation in RTA, including altered urinary pH, electrolyte abnormalities, and mineral metabolism disturbances, are explored in detail. Clinical manifestations and diagnostic considerations specific to nephrolithiasis in RTA patients are discussed, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive metabolic evaluation and imaging procedures for accurate diagnosis. Current therapeutic approaches for treating kidney stones in RTA patients, including dietary modifications, pharmacological interventions, and surgical interventions, are reviewed. By elucidating the intricate interplay between RTA and nephrolithiasis, this review aims to enhance clinical understanding and guide optimal management strategies for patients with this challenging renal disorder.
Tecnologias digitais na educação
Authors: Loureiro Carine Bueira , Lopes Maura Corcini
Published: April 2024

A partir do entendimento de que, na atualidade, disseminação das tecnologias digitais na educação carece de discussões que ultrapassem a defesa do uso dos artefatos tecnológicos como ferramentas de aprendizagem, este artigo tem como objetivo problematizar os atravessamentos que a governamentalidade algorítmica produz na relação entre tecnologias digitais na educação. Ao tomar como ponto de partida a quinta competência defendida na Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), a problematização, pautada em autores pós-estruturalistas, aponta a necessidade de entendimento das implicações da modelagem algorítmica para uma educação formativa, mais voltada para as relações humanas. Comunicar, acessar e disseminar informações de forma responsável, refletida e crítica requer que a propagação das tecnologias digitais na educação seja inscrita em um debate mais afinado com questões sociológicas, filosóficas e até mesmo políticas
Herbart
Authors: Lima Eliane da Silva , Oliveira Jôsy de Souza Paixão
Published: April 2024

Hilgenheger, N. Johann Herbart. Tradução e organização: José Eustáquio Romão. Recife: Fundação Joaquim Nabuco: Massangana, 2010.  p. 35-137.
Perspectivas para a Rota Bioceânica: uma análise através do framework FIT-2-Deeds
Authors: Nogueira Maria Aparecida Farias de Souza , Camargos Renan Mendes , Almeida Vera Luci de
Published: April 2024

A construção de uma Rota Bioceânica que ligará portos brasileiros a portos do Chile é vista como alternativa para o escoamento das exportações brasileiras. A recente evolução das negociações para construção foi acompanhada por medidas práticas como o asfaltamento, no Paraguai, de trechos essenciais para a implementação do Projeto. Entretanto, os estudos sobre impactos ambientais e sociais surgem após o início das obras, impondo desafios políticos para os gestores quanto à conciliação do desenvolvimento econômico e a responsabilidade ambiental. A aplicação do framework FIT-2-Deeds demonstra ser boa ferramenta para avaliação e desenvolvimento do corredor bioceânico, visto que outros corredores no mundo já foram construídos e seus resultados econômicos e ambientais já estão consolidados. As ações para a consolidação do Corredor Bioceânico carecem de coordenação e visão holística dada a magnitude do empreendimento, as possíveis vantagens e os grandes impactos que pode causar.
Inselbergs shaped by collapse: considerations on the structural control on granitic scarps
Authors: Maia Rubson Pinheiro , Souza Anna Sabrina Vidal de
Published: April 2024

Inselbergs characterised by fracturing features correspond to the geomorphological manifestation of break-up of the rock mass and collapse. The steep slopes partially covered by angular boulders scattered chaotically reveal, in evolutionary terms, the predominance of the morphostructural controls, given by the presence of veins/dikes, sheeting joints, and vertical fractures. These structural planes in turn create anisotropies guiding fracturing directions and rockfall. In this work, we propose a model of geomorphological evolution of granitic inselbergs subjected to a structural propensity to fracturing. For this purpose, we analysed the Pedra da Galinha Choca inselberg (PGC) and Pedra Faladeira (Quixadá, NE of Brazil) inselbergs, whose morphologies attest to mechanical disintegration processes. Data extraction and interpretation were based on fieldwork and UAV photogrammetry, which provided products such as high-resolution models, orthomosaic, and DEM. Networks of multidirectional fractures were observed to promote an arrangement of interlocking blocks, allowing the maintenance of steep slopes (>60°), in which solutional features tend to be incipient due to the structural instability promoting collapse. Thus, the main features on the hillslopes are cavities like collapse tafone (CT) and large collapsed boulders (LCB). As a result of this structural setting, the inselberg displays sharp outlines, steep slopes, and wide talu deposits.
A Solution of The Collatz Conjecture Problem
Authors: Duan Baoyuan
Published: April 2024

Research Collatz odd sequence, change (*3+1)/2^k operation in Collatz Conjecture to (*3+2^m-1)/2^k operation. Build a (*3+2^m-1)/2^k odd tree and a transform position model, prove if (*3+2^m-1)/2^k odd sequence can not converge after infinite steps of (*3+2^m-1)/2^k operation, the sequence must walk out of boundary of the tree.
Human rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus genotypes in Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) cases at Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
Authors: Vanmali Hameer , De Beer Corena
Published: April 2024

Infant mortality remains a major global concern. Sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) is reported globally and in the Western Cape of South Africa it accounted for 40% of all infant deaths between 2012 and 2016. Research highlighting molecular typing of respiratory viruses in SUDI cases is lacking. A total of 116 PCR-positive human rhinovirus (HRV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) swab samples collected from the lungs and trachea of SUDI cases admitted to Tygerberg Medico-legal Mortuary in Cape Town between 2015 and 2019 were included and underwent sequencing and phylogenetic analysis. Three distinct HRV species were identified; HRV-A (n=28), HRV-C (n=11), and HRV-B (n=4), including eight HRV-A, seven HRV-C and one HRV-B genotypes. For RSV, both RSV-A (n=5) and -B (n=5) were detected, but no RSV-A. After amino acid alignment indicating 20 amino acid duplication and nine substitutions, two BA9 genotypes were confirmed. This study describes the first molecular and phylogenetic characterisation of respiratory viruses in SUDI cases in South Africa. The rapid decline in viral viability in post-mortem samples and the retrospective study design employed for the current study did not allow for any correlations between viral genotypes and cause of death and future prospective studies should investigate temporality and specific viral strains associated with clinical disease severity.