bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exascale Quantum Mechanical Simulations: Navigating the Shifting Sands of Hardware and Software
Authors: Shinde Ravindra , Filippi Claudia , Scemama Anthony , Jalby William
Published: September 2024

The era of exascale computing presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges for quantum mechanical simulations. While the transition from petaflops to exascale computing has been marked by a steady increase in computational power, the shift towards heterogeneous architectures, particularly the dominant role of graphical processing units (GPUs), demands a fundamental shift in software development strategies. This review examines the changing landscape of hardware and software for exascale computing, highlighting the limitations of traditional algorithms and software implementations in light of the increasing use of heterogeneous architectures in high-end systems. We discuss the challenges of adapting quantum chemistry software to these new architectures, including the fragmentation of the software stack, the need for more efficient algorithms (including reduced precision versions) tailored for GPUs, and the importance of developing standardized libraries and programming models.
Oxygen Adsorption at the Electrochemical Metal/Water Interface: Au(111) vs Pt(111)
Authors: Dudzinski Alexandra M. , Diesen Elias , Reuter Karsten , Bukas Vanessa J.
Published: September 2024

Reaction mechanisms in heterogeneous electrocatalysis have been known to change through the local field that arises at the electrified metal/liquid interface. First-principles simulations specifically predict that such a field can significantly modify the surface binding of dipolar or polarizable intermediates along a catalytic reaction path. This dependence can then lead to a corresponding dependence upon applied potential even for so-called ‘chemical’ reaction steps that do not involve an explicit proton-coupled-electron-transfer such as, e.g., O2 adsorption during the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). And yet, such effects are only now starting to be systematically explored at the atomic level. In this study, we directly compare the potential dependence of O2 adsorption as the first ORR step on Au(111) vs Pt(111). Using ab initio molecular dynamics and free energy sampling, we find that the strong dependence previously predicted at Au(111) is specifically lost at Pt(111). By decoupling the O2 potential response into contributions of different physical origin, we explain this contrast through the inherently different reactivity of the two metals. We finally discuss an indirect effect of potential through the surface coverage that can promote a dissociative-type mechanism at Pt(111) by breaking the O-O bond already during the first step of the ORR mechanism. Our results thus overall suggest a more complex mechanistic picture than hitherto anticipated; one where the local field may manifest in different, yet potentially equally important, ways over different systems.
Detection of poikilocytosis cells in anemia using (ANN) & embedded systems
Authors: Thulasimani J. , Sanjai P. , Santhakumar A. , Santhosh T.
Published: September 2024

In the bloodstream, erythrocytes stand as vital carriers of oxygen and carbon dioxide, facilitated by the presence of hemoglobin within their structures. However, deviations in erythrocyte size can lead to the formation of Poikilocyte cells, a characteristic feature of conditions like Iron Deficiency Anemia. Variants of Poikilocytoses, such as Degmacyte, Dacrocyte, Schistocyte, and Elliptocyte, denote distinct alterations in erythrocyte morphology, often associated with diminished iron levels crucial for haemoglobin synthesis. In a recent study, the differentiation between normal RBCs and Poikilocyte cells has been addressed through the application of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) algorithms, leveraging extracted features from digital images of blood smears. This approach offers a more precise means of identifying blood disorders compared to traditional visual inspection, utilizing image analysis techniques to detect deviations in color, size, and statistical parameters. The methodology involves a series of computational steps including preprocessing, segmentation, morphological operations, feature extraction, and classification, all executed within the Matlab environment. Furthermore, to enhance diagnostic capabilities, the system integrates glucose level measurement alongside erythrocyte analysis, transmitting data to a controller which relays results via GSM signal as SMS and LCD display. This comprehensive approach not only automates cell identification and classification but also ensures efficient and accurate analysis, including the automated separation of overlapped cells.
A compact dual band hexagon rectangular shaped monopole antenna for WIMAX and WLAN applications
Authors: Ram Chandra , Chandan
Published: September 2024

This paper presents a compact dual-band hexagon-rectangular shaped monopole antenna for WiMAX and WLAN applications. The miniaturized size of the antenna being 29 × 38 × 0.8 mm3. The proposed antenna operates efficiently within two distinct frequency ranges: 2.7 GHz to 3.2 GHz and 4.0 GHz to 5.1 GHz, addressing the needs of both WiMAX and WLAN systems. The antenna achieves bandwidths of 16.67% and 25.58% for the respective frequency bands, ensuring reliable performance and wide coverage for high-speed wireless communication. The antenna design attains its nature and application as a result of the center hexagonal shaped cavity which creates the required dual bands.
Mood as a structural analysis: How linguistic structure build interpersonal relationship in a speech text of Muhammed Buhari's 61st independence anniversary on 1st October, 2021
Authors: Fidelis Awoke Nwokwu
Published: September 2024

The study presents an exploration of how interpersonal relationships are created in a speech text. It investigated former President Muhammadu Buhari's Independence Day speech using mood structural analysis. The analysis aimed to explore the power of using mood structure in addressing Nigerians about the President's programs and policies during the 61st Independence Anniversary. The study adopted Halliday's systemic functional grammatical framework. The data were broken into clauses and mood structures. The analysis revealed that there were twelve declarative and four imperative sentences, respectively. The findings showed that the former President employed more declarative sentences than other forms of mood to demonstrate his close connection with his audience. He deliberately used fewer imperative sentences and other mood forms to indicate the power dynamics with his audience. The mood structural analysis of former President Buhari's Independence speech was characterized by well-selected linguistic structures aimed at conveying the policies and programs of his administration over time. It also illustrates how linguistic structures build interpersonal relationships in a speech text.
Episodic medication adherence among adolescents with Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV): Roles of parental involvement and peer pressure in receiving treatments in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Caleb Onah , Chinelo Helen Ogwuche , Eze Uchenna Gerald , Joy Oluwatoyin Oladejo
Published: September 2024

This study examined parental involvement and peer pressure as predictors of episodic medication adherence during treatment among adolescent patients living with HIV in Lagos State. A cross-sectional design was employed with 181 patients undergoing HIV treatment. Data collection utilized the self-reported Perceptions of Parent Involvement Scale, Peer Pressure Questionnaire, and Medication Adherence Report Scale. Hypothesis one revealed that parental involvement significantly predicted episodic medication adherence during home treatments among patients living with HIV (F (1,180) = 179.156; p < .05, R = .867, R² = .751). Hypothesis two showed that peer pressure significantly predicted episodic medication adherence during home treatments among patients living with HIV (F (1,180) = 152.328; p < .05, R = .677, R² = .458). Hypothesis three revealed that both parental involvement and peer pressure significantly predicted episodic medication adherence during home treatments among patients living with HIV (F (2,179) = 265.357; p < .05, R = .865, R² = .748). It is recommended that providing compliance tools for caregivers, such as technologies like smartphone apps and calendars, can offer convenient reminders for medication schedules. Additionally, linking medication times to daily activities such as waking up in the morning or brushing teeth could prove beneficial for both caregivers and the adolescents involved in their own therapy.
A study on the impact of youth unemployment and its consequences in Ndola city
Authors: Nick Pimpa Chisumpa , Leena Jenefa
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the impact and consequences of youth unemployment in Ndola City, Zambia, using structured and semi-structured questionnaires to gather quantitative and qualitative data. The main objective is to examine the effects of youth unemployment. Specific objectives included identifying major causes of youth unemployment, assessing its impacts, understanding survival strategies of unemployed youths, and determining government programs that could mitigate unemployment. Data was collected from 70 purposefully selected youths and analyzed using SPSS, Microsoft Word, and Excel. The study recognizes that solutions to youth unemployment require identifying its root causes, thus, it surveyed unemployed youths who provided critical primary data. Findings indicated that economic recession, lack of job market exposure, absence of industries, skill deficiencies, low educational attainment, corruption, nepotism, and low entrepreneurship levels were major factors contributing to youth unemployment in Ndola City. These issues result in criminal activities, prostitution, excessive alcohol consumption, and poverty due to lack of income. To address youth unemployment, the study recommended prioritizing local youths in community projects such as road and drainage construction, building more affordable schools, and providing high-quality education. It emphasized that the government should create jobs and that stakeholders should address this issue before it becomes uncontrollable. Additionally, encouraging youth involvement in agriculture, given Ndola's agricultural potential, was suggested as a viable solution. The study underscores the long-lasting financial, social, and psychological effects of unemployment, exacerbated by global economic crises. The International Labour Organization estimates rising youth unemployment rates globally, with Zambia experiencing a 60% youth unemployment rate, among the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa. The youth population, comprising 65% of Zambia's workforce, faces unemployment rates significantly higher than adults. This study emphasizes that addressing the causes of youth unemployment is crucial for finding effective solutions and improving the livelihoods of Ndola's youth.
Impact of ICT on Business Continuity and Sustainable Performance
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University -- Chouran Beirut, Mikhael Michael
Published: September 2024

This research investigates the adoption and utilization of Information and Communication Technologies and its relevance to business continuity. Additionally, it investigates sustainable performance dimensions and their correlation with ICT, business continuity and digital transformation culture. Furthermore, this article will explore digital transformation culture and its significance on the relationship between ICT’s impact on business continuity and sustainable performance. Drawing on a solid theoretical framework, including Triple Bottom Line Theory (Elkington ,1994) and Dynamic Capabilities View (Teece, 1997), and an extensive literature review, a conceptual model will be proposed that will depict the relationship between ICT-adoption/use and business continuity management and disaster recovery planning in a firm. In addition to the relationship between ICT-adoption/use and the pillars of sustainable performance, including the relationship between business continuity and sustainable performance. The model will also show the role that digital transformation culture may play in the core ICT – Business Continuity and ICT – Sustainable performance relationships. Partial Least Squares (PLS) will be used to test the model and the proposed hypotheses. The results indicate that ICT-adoption/use is positively related to business continuity and the dimensions of sustainable performance. Digital transformation culture influences how a firm adopts and integrates ICT into its operations to enhance resilience. However, it does not mediate the link between ICT and sustainable performance, which suggests that firms may not need a digital transformation culture to achieve sustainable performance. Furthermore, the findings reveal a positive relationship between business continuity and sustainable performance, enhancing the firm's stability and reputation, thereby increasing its profitability.
PELATIHAN CETAK SARING PADA KOMUNITAS RELAWAN CEKACEKA DI KABUPATEN MAJENE
Authors: Tangsi Tangsi , Lugis M. Muhlis , Muhaemin Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk menghidupkan kegiatan usaha produktif untuk mendukung pendanaan di Komunitas Cekaceka di Kabupaten Majene. Solusi yang dapat diberikan terhadap permasalahan tersebut dengan memberikan kegiatan pelatihan keterampilan (skill) cetak saring yang merupakan suatu keterampilan yang dapat meningkatkan pendanaan komunitas dengan membuka kegiatan usaha mandiri. Tujuan diadakannya pelatihan ini yaitu; 1) Menambah saldo kas Komunitas Relawan Cekaceka melalui penjualan merchandise serta jasa cetak saring, 2) Menumbuhkan jiwa wirausaha bagi anggota dan pengurus Komunitas Relawan Cekaceka khususnya wirausaha jasa cetak saring dan produk merchandise. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelatihan ini yaitu; 1) Ceramah mengenai tata cara penggunaan alat dan bahan cetak saring, 2) Diskusi untuk mendapatkan umpan balik dari peserta, 3) Demonstrasi untuk memperlihatkan cara kerja cetak saring kepada peserta. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan; 1) Peserta mengetahui cara cetak saring, 2) peserta mengetahui strategi membuka lapangan kerja melalui bisnis sablon, 3) peserta mengetahui cara meningkatkan saldo kas Komunitas Relawan Cekaceka.
Correlation between the Methods of Legal Regulation in the Political Party Legislation of Russia
Authors: Kurochkin A. V.
Published: September 2024

The legal methods for regulating political party relations in Russia were analyzed using formal logical, systematic, institutional, and hermeneutic approaches. The Russian constitutional law employs the mixed method, which underpins the constitutionalization of political parties. In contrast, the prevailing imperative method emphasizes the administrative and legal foundations of the standards that define the rights and obligations of political parties. In turn, the interplay of the imperative and mixed methods in the Russian political party law has resulted in covert obligations for political parties, which are also their subjective rights. However, not all rights of political parties align with the concept of subjective rights as developed in constitutional and legal doctrine. The results obtained suggest that the current constitutional legislation in Russia is abstract, impeding a clear understanding of the rights and obligations of political parties. By exploring the doctrinal approaches, the strategies for recognizing the methods of legal regulation were singled out, depending on the interests protected by the analyzed legal standards. Thus, the specific methods of private and public law were identified, which, with the institution of political parties as an example, explain the complex nature of most legal standards. Taken together, these standards outline a complex variety of legal means to influence political party relations. Therefore, being crosssectoral, the political party standards facilitate the resolution of conflicts in law enforcement that arise in constitutional, party, electoral, and administrative legislation.
Just Law Theories Developed by Prominent Representatives of Russian Doctrinal Legal Research in the 19th Century
Authors: Gilmullin A. R.
Published: September 2024

This article theoretically examines some contradictions and major milestones in the development of the doctrines of just laws as laid out by prominent Russian scholars during the 19th century. It analyzes the problems surrounding different theoretical approaches and conceptions regarding the connection between justice and law through the works of M.M. Speransky, N.M. Karamzin, P.I. Pestel, N.M. Muravyov, K.A. Nevolin, B.N. Chicherin, V.S. Solovyov, and S.A. Muromtsev. The results obtained show that the period under study was marked by the elaboration of a conceptual framework and basic criteria of positive law from the perspectives of liberal (natural law) and ethical beliefs, which align with spiritual (Christian) principles. This strengthened the humanistic and moral foundations of Russian legal understanding. Additionally, a continuing and stable connection is revealed between the philosophical and legal doctrines of the 18th and 19th centuries, indicating the common (abstract, not fully comprehended) motivational grounds and logic in the establishment of legal freedoms.
Medical examination of divers after COVID-19 infection: a prospective, observational study using published (original and revised) guidelines for evaluation
Authors:   Division of Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care, Department of Emergency Medicine UCSD University of California, San Diego, Sadler Charlotte , Lussier Anna ,   Division of Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care, Department of Emergency Medicine UCSD University of California, San Diego, Grover Ian ,   Division of Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care, Department of Emergency Medicine UCSD University of California, San Diego, Van Hoesen Karen ,   Division of Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care, Department of Emergency Medicine UCSD University of California, San Diego, Lindholm Peter ,   Division of Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care, Department of Emergency Medicine UCSD University of California, San Diego
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic raised significant concerns about fitness to dive due to potential damage to the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. Our group previously published guidelines (original and revised) for assessment of these divers. Here, we report a prospective, observational study to evaluate the utility of these guidelines. Methods: Recreational, commercial, and scientific divers with a history of COVID-19 were consented and enrolled. Subjects were evaluated according to the aforementioned guidelines and followed for any additional complications or diving related injuries. Results: One-hundred and twelve divers (56 male, 56 female, ages 19–68) were enrolled: 59 commercial, 30 scientific, 20 recreational, two unknown (not documented), one military. Cases were categorised according to two previous guidelines (‘original’ n = 23 and ‘revised’ n = 89): category 0 (n = 6), category 0.5 (n = 64), category 1 (n = 38), category 2 (n = 2), category 3 (n = 1), uncategorisable due to persistent symptoms (n = 1). One hundred divers (89.3%) were cleared to return to diving, four (3.6%) were unable to return to diving, four (3.6%) were able to return to diving with restrictions, and four (3.6%) did not complete testing. Regarding diving related complications, one diver had an episode of immersion pulmonary oedema one year later and one diver presented with decompression sickness and tested positive for COVID-19. Conclusions: Most divers who presented for evaluation were able to return to diving safely. Abnormalities were detected in a small percentage of divers that precluded them from being cleared to dive. Guidelines were easily implemented by a variety of clinicians.
Retrospective analysis of challenging cases for medical examiners of diving
Authors:   Royal Netherlands Navy Diving and Submarine Medical Centre, Den Helder, the Netherlands, Reus Inge , van de Sande Erik ,   Dutch Society of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine (DSDHM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands,   Dutch Society for Sports Medicine (VSG), Bilthoven, the Netherlands, Rienks Rienk ,   Dutch Society of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine (DSDHM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands,   CardioExpert Clinic for Sports and Occupational Cardiology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Assessing a diver’s fitness to dive enhances diving safety, with medical examiners of diving (MED) being entrusted with this responsibility. However, the effectiveness of MED training in preparing physicians for this task remains underexplored. In the Netherlands, where any physician can pursue MED qualification, challenging cases can be presented to a board of experts. Methods: This retrospective analysis included all cases presented to a board of experts in the period 2013–2023. Aside from baseline information, cases were coded using the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11). Additionally, the type of advice given by the board was also recorded. Results: A total of 291 cases could be included, 62.5% were male divers with a median age of 47 years old (interquartile range 29–55). Circulatory (20.9%), respiratory (16.2%), neurologic (14.4%), psychiatric (9.6%) and endocrine (6.5%) disease comprised more than two-thirds of all presented cases. Problems for the MED included multimorbidity, knowledge of guidelines and interpretation of diagnostic data. Conclusions: These results could be used to improve MED courses or serve as a topic for continuing medical education for MEDs, however, further research into generalisability is required.
Arterial dissection in scuba divers: a potential adverse manifestation of the physiological effects of immersion
Authors:   Department of Kinesiology, Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada, Pollock Neal W ,   CISSS Chaudière-Appalaches (CHAU-Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis), Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Emergency Department, Lévis, QC, Canada, Lippmann John ,   Australasian Diving Safety Foundation, VIC, Australia,   Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia, Pearn John ,   Queensland Children’s Hospital, South Brisbane QLD, Australia, Hayman John ,   Department of Clinical Pathology, The University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia,   Department of Clinical Pathology, The University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Aortic dissections and dissections of cervical, cerebral, and coronary arteries have been previously reported in scuba divers. These incidents may be the consequence of a variety of physiological effects. We review the reported cases of arterial dissection in scuba divers and discuss potential contributing factors related to immersion and diving. Methods: Medline, CINAHL Plus, and SPORTDiscus were searched for published reports of arterial dissection and the Australasian Diving Safety Foundation fatality database was searched for additional cases from Australia. Identified cases were recorded and scrutinised for possible contributing factors. Results: Nineteen cases of arterial dissection, both fatal and non-fatal, were identified. These included cervical or intracranial artery dissection (n = 14), aortic dissection (n = 4), and coronary artery dissection (n = 1). There were 14 male and five female victims; mean age 44 years (SD 14, range 18–65). Contributing factors may include a combination of vasoconstriction and blood redistribution, untreated hypertension, increased pulse pressure, abnormal neck movement or positioning, constrictive and burdensome equipment, exercise, increased gas density and circuit resistance with concomitant elevated work of breathing, atheroma, and possibly the mammalian dive response. Conclusions: Dissecting aneurysms of the aorta or cervical, cerebral, and coronary arteries should be considered as a potential complication of scuba diving. The development of aneurysms associated with scuba diving is likely multifactorial in pathogenesis. Detailed reporting is important in the evaluation of cases. The potential role of the mammalian dive response as a contributing factor requires further evaluation.
Acoustic emission, an innovative diagnosis tool for therapeutic hyperbaric chambers: or how to requalify safely using pneumatic pressure test
Authors:   CETIM, F-60304 Senlis Cedex, France, Catty Johann , Seguin Olivier ,   Intensive Care Unit and Hyperbaric Center, Lille University Hospital, F-59037 Lille Cedex, France, Juillie Jean-Laurent ,   Intensive Care Unit and Hyperbaric Center, Lille University Hospital, F-59037 Lille Cedex, France, Mathieu Daniel ,   Intensive Care Unit and Hyperbaric Center, Lille University Hospital, F-59037 Lille Cedex, France, Parmentier-Decrucq Erika ,   Intensive Care Unit and Hyperbaric Center, Lille University Hospital, F-59037 Lille Cedex, France
Published: September 2024

Therapeutic hyperbaric chambers require continuous monitoring and maintenance, including periodic requalification. The primary aim is to verify the suitability for continued safe service. Maintenance is regulated in Europe, and in France requalification is mandatory where a hyperbaric chamber operates above pressures equal to or greater than 4 bar gauge. French requalification requires a hydraulic (hydrostatic) pressure test to determine the absence of deformation and leaks during the test. However, in such cases, it is often necessary to move the chamber if the combined mass of the chamber and water may exceed the allowable floor loading strength. In 2009, an innovative alternative to a hydraulic pressure testing was authorised in France. It consists of carrying out a pneumatic pressure test simultaneously with a non-destructive monitoring technique called ‘acoustic emission’. This can be compared to a microseismology technique, where sensors are applied to the pressure retaining boundary of the hyperbaric chamber, and signals emitted by the vessel under load are captured. These signals are analysed, prioritised, and classified, to determine the physical position of any sources (artifacts) through triangulation calculations. This technique makes it possible to assess the behaviour of the vessel very accurately in real time and, a posteriori, to assess its fitness for continued service. This technique reduces the unavailability time of the chamber to two days, compared to potentially several weeks when a hydraulic test is performed. Over and above financial considerations and availability of facilities, this technique provides a baseline of the integrity of pressure vessels and allows monitoring over time of any potential deterioration.
Lateral ST-elevation myocardial infarction from systemic air embolism after CT guided lung biopsy
Authors:   Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Htay Aung Myo , Wilson Emma ,   Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Published: September 2024

Systemic air embolism is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of computed tomography (CT)-guided lung biopsy. The largest lung biopsy audits report an incidence rate of approximately 0.061% for systemic air embolism, with a mortality rate of 0.07–0.15%. A prompt diagnosis with high index of suspicion is essential, and hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) is the definitive management. We report the case of a 44-year-old lady who developed a lateral ST elevation myocardial infarction from coronary artery air embolism following CT-guided lung biopsy for evaluation of a left lung lesion. The biopsy was performed in the right lateral decubitus position, and the patient reported chest pain after coughing during the procedure. The clinician decided to proceed, taking four biopsy samples as no pneumothorax was identified in the intraprocedural CT image. The patient was noted to have hypotension with ongoing chest pain post-procedure. Resuscitative measures were taken to stabilise her haemodynamics, and she was successfully treated with HBOT with total resolution of air embolism. She developed a left sided pneumothorax post-treatment and needed intercostal chest drain insertion. The left lung fully re-expanded, and the patient was discharged home after day two of admission.
Decompression sickness in surface decompression breathing air instead of oxygen
Authors:   NUI, Bergen, Norway, Risberg Jan , Midtgaard Helle ,   Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
Published: September 2024

We report an unusual decompression sickness (DCS) incident in a commercial diving project. Eleven divers completed 91 dives to 23.5–36.2 m with bottom times ranging 23–67 min. The divers were breathing compressed air while immersed. Decompression was planned as surface decompression in a deck decompression chamber breathing oxygen typically for 15–30 min. Due to a technical error the divers breathed air rather than oxygen during the surface decompression procedure. Two divers suffered DCS. Both were recompressed on site with the same error resulting in them breathing compressed air rather than oxygen. One of them experienced a severe relapse with cardiovascular decompensation following recompression treatment. While DCS was expected due to the erroneous decompression procedures, it is noteworthy that only two incidents occurred during 91 dives with surface decompression breathing air instead of oxygen. Accounting for this error, the median omitted decompression time was 17 min (range 0–26 min) according to the Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm. These observations suggest that moderate omission of decompression time has a relatively small effect on DCS incidence rate. The other nine divers were interviewed in the weeks following completion of the project. None of them reported symptoms at the time, but five divers reported having experienced minor symptoms compatible with mild DCS during the project which was not reported until later.
Elektrikli Araçlar İçin Farklı Hız Profilleri Altında Model Öngörülü Akım Kontrollü İSMSM Sürücüsünün Başarımı
Authors: Demir Rıdvan
Published: September 2024

Elektrikli araçlar için, yük ve araç hızının gerçek trafik koşullarının tamamında nasıl değiştiğini kesin olarak modellemek kolay değildir. Bununla birlikte bazı elektrikli araç sürüş döngüleri tipik trafik koşullarını modellemek için iyileştirilmiştir. Bu çalışmada elektrikli araçlar için iyileştirilen sürüş döngülerinden bazıları model öngörülü akım kontrol tabanlı elektrikli araç sürücüsüne hız referansı olarak uygulanmıştır. Farklı hız profilleri için model öngörülü akım kontrol tabanlı elektrikli araç sürücüsünün başarımı test edilmiştir. Sıfır hızı da içeren geniş bir hız aralığı için elde edilen benzetim sonuçları elektrikli araçlar için model öngörülü akım kontrol tabanlı iç yüzey sürekli mıknatıslı senkron motor sürücüsünün başarımını onaylamaktadır.
ROLE OF WOMEN EMPLOYEES TOWARDS INVESTOR ANALYSIS IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA
Authors: S. Vijayalakshmi , Tirpude Raman , Wagh Vishal Waman , Saxena Madhukar , Janardhan Gadekar Deepak , R. Kamali
Published: September 2024

The post-pandemic era has prompted significant changes in the global workforce, with a notable impact on women employees. This paper examined the role of women employees in shaping investor analysis, focusing on how gender diversity influences corporate performance, investment decisions, and long-term value creation. Women employees, particularly in leadership roles, contribute to organizational resilience, innovation, and sustainability. By assessing the role of women in the workforce and their influence on investor sentiment, this study highlights the interconnectedness between corporate diversity and financial growth in the post-pandemic context. The main objectives are to understand the role of gender diversity in corporate performance, governance, and long-term value creation. The selection of a research strategy is a crucial step in the research design process, as it dictates how relevant data for the study will be collected. The study utilized both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data was obtained through a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms, completed by a group of respondents. In addition, to build the theoretical and analytical framework, secondary data was sourced from various books, published materials, newspapers, journals, and websites. A sample size of 100 women was selected from an unlimited population. The researcher employed a random sampling method to choose the participants.
KAIVALYA: PROMOTING FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AMONG DIFFERENTLY ABLED IN KOTTAYAM DISTRICT
Authors: Biji Jose  , S. Muthulakshmi
Published: September 2024

In an era marked by dynamics and uncertainty, ensuring financial stability and secure sources of income is crucial. Self-employment offers a powerful avenue for achieving personal freedom and empowerment, fostering a vibrant and resilient economy driven by entrepreneurship and innovation. The Kaivalya Self-Employment Scheme, an employment rehabilitation initiative under the National Employment Service (Kerala), aims to support differently-abled individuals to undertake entrepreneurial activities. Despite existing legal provisions and awareness campaigns, many differently-abled persons still face significant barriers to employment. This paper explores the transformative potential of entrepreneurship for differently-abled individuals, focusing on selected case studies from the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. By examining the journeys of four differently-abled entrepreneurs, the study highlights the challenges they faced and the key role of the Kaivalya Self-Employment Scheme in their transitions. The success stories of existing beneficiaries can serve as powerful testimonials, inspiring others to pursue self-employment and thereby enhancing the scheme's impact. The stories excels the importance of proactive government and agency efforts to raise awareness and ensure the full utilization of such schemes. Furthermore
The Use of Vasopressors by Nurses and Physicians in Nigeria
Authors: Ibrahim Abdullahi , McElligott Gabriela , Rathore Taranjeet , Tijerina Michael , Abdullahi Mustapha Miko Mohammed
Published: September 2024

Background:Supporting hemodynamics using vasopressive agents is common in the treatment of critically ill patients. It is imperative that clinicians administer these agents safely and appropriately. Data related to the awareness, use, selection, and implications of vasopressor use in Nigerian hospitals is lacking from the current literature.
Aim: To assess clinician knowledge and attitudes toward vasopressor use while examining the demographic characteristics of nurses and physicians using vasopressors in Nigerian Hospitals, and to identify barriers affecting early vasopressor use to treat sepsis and septic shock in support of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign-2 guidelines.
Methods: Participants were recruited from an online social media group consisting of nurses and physicians practicing in critical care settings in Nigeria. Survey methodology was used, and responses were collected via Google forms.
Results/Findings: There was little variation in selections regarding indications for vasopressor use between professional groups, with most respondents favoring fluid unresponsive shock patients and low mean arterial pressure (MAP). The majority of respondents indicated the desired outcome from vasopressor treatment were increased MAP, increased systolic blood pressure (SBP) and increased diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Most institutions lack vasopressor guidelines, though just one half of responses agreed that vasopressor use should be reduced once desired outcomes are achieved.
Conclusions: Survey findings suggest that nurses and physicians practicing in Nigerian hospital settings possess moderate knowledge around vasopressor use in the treatment of sepsis and septic shock. Moderate knowledge of vasopressor indications and clinical outcomes does not align with current vasopressor administration practices in critical care settings.
Analysis of counselor task commitment as a professional characteristic in junior and senior high schools in West Sumatra
Authors: Tas'adi Rafsel , Ardimen Ardimen , Hadiarni Hadiarni , Tanjung Romi Fajar
Published: September 2024

Task commitment is an important thing for counselors to have so that the counseling profession provides professional services to various stakeholders. This research aims to look at the job commitment profile of middle school and high school level counselors so that it can be used as an evaluation regarding the counselor's current performance or services. The population in this study were counselors in eight cities in West Sumatra. This study uses a quantitative approach. The research sample was determined using an accidental sampling technique (convenience sampling), namely the sampling process simply involves taking the counselors the observer meets in the field. The research sample obtained was 86 counselors. The data collection technique was carried out by distributing questionnaires. The collected data was analyzed quantitatively using the SPSS 25 for Windows program and the Excel application for processing quantitative descriptive analysis, categorization and percentages and producing graphical data. The research results show that the majority of counselors' task commitment is in the very high category for all indicators, namely tough attitude, tenacity, not getting bored easily, independence, courage to take risks, desire to improve themselves, and desire to succeed.
The Factors Affecting the Small and Medium Enterprises Management in Shanghai
Authors: Wang Guangming , Husain Ahmad Budiman
Published: September 2024

Administrative aspects are recognized as crucial components for the efficient functioning of the entire enterprise, especially in influencing daily operations. Each administrative link influences regular operations in different ways. At the level of decision-making, the scientific implementation of command and control is highly urgent. The optimum performance of corporate departments relies heavily on the implementation of effective decision-making processes. Although prominent leaders and principals hold significant guiding power over each department, this authority is often misunderstood. The power of leadership should not be overexerted or left unused. Instead, it should be strategically employed to foster and enhance the efficiency and productivity of each department. This study investigates the lasting impact of administrative factors on the efficiency of enterprise management. By promoting efficient administrative practices and well-informed decision-making, leaders can ensure that each department operates at its highest potential. This approach not only streamlines the enterprise's daily operations but also contributes to its long-term success and sustainability. Overall, the study highlights the intricate and essential relationship between administrative factors and enterprise management efficiency.
Atuação multidisciplinar em Saúde na Escola Waldorf: a percepção dos professores
Authors: Couto Marina
Published: September 2024

O presente estudo buscou conhecer a percepção dos professores sobre a atuação dos profissionais de saúde na escola Waldorf, a fim de investigar a aproximação prática da noção em saúde e atuação dessas
Novas possibilidades para o tratamento do mutismo seletivo: criatividade, inovação e tecnologia dando voz à quem sofre em silêncio
Authors: VIEIRA ELISA MARIA NEIVA DE LIMA , SOLCI LUCAS STROZI , Wechsler Solange Muglia
Published: September 2024

O mutismo seletivo (MS) é um transtorno de ansiedade caracterizado pela dificuldade consistente de falar em determinadas situações sociais onde a fala é esperada. Este transtorno acomete crianças a pa
Read in the Name of Your Lord
Authors: Mouftah Nermeen
Published: September 2024

978-1793613042 ; 978-1503601772 ; 978-0520281752
Visualizing Film History
Authors: Olesen Christian
Published: September 2024

AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Visualizing Film History - From the Film Archive to the Digital Humanities LabPart I: Sources, Archives, and Theories of Film History1. Film Archives and Film Historiography2. "From the Banks of Subjectivity to Rational Memory Administration": Film Heritage Digitization between Cinephilia and Digital IntegrationPart II: Techniques, Methods, and Traditions3. Microscopic Visions of the Film-Text: Stylometry, Film Philology, and Multimedia Editions4. Writing Film History from Below and Seeing It from Above: New Cinema History's Macroscopic Vision5. Film History and Deformative Criticism6. Concluding ThoughtsAppendixFilmographyBibliographyIndex
Conceptions Of Reason And Revelation In Discourses Mu'tazilah, Asya'riyah, And Maturidiyah (Samarkhan And Bukhara)
Authors: Nurhuda Abid
Published: September 2024

Humans are the most perfect creatures of Allah, and they try their best to achieve the highest degree of piety, either through knowledge initiated by reason or by carrying out obligations initiated by revelation, although in the process it gives rise to heated debate as to which one dominates more, between reason and revelation so that various theological discourses emerged in Islam. So this research aims to describe the concept of reason and revelation in Mu'tazilah, Asya'riyah, and Maturidiyah (Samarkhan and Bukhara) discourses. The method used is qualitative with a literature study approach technique and then concluded descriptively. The results of the research show that the conception of reason and revelation in each school is different, they have their intensity, where the intensity of the use of reason is dominated by the Mu'tazilah school which places reason in the highest position, followed by the next school is the Maturidah Samarkand, then continued by the next school, namely the Maturidiah Bukhara and finally is the Asy'ariah school which is dominated by God's revelation while reason is given the smallest portion compared to the previous three schools.
The Role of Perfusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Discrimination of Benign vs Malign Character of Musculoskeletal Tumors
Authors: Sarı Serap , Sarı Ekrem Anıl , Balcı Ali , Havıtçıoğlu Hasan , Tuna Burçin
Published: September 2024

Purpose: There may be difficulties in diagnosing musculoskeletal system tumors with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Advanced MRI imaging techniques may contribute to noninvasive diagnosis.The aim of our study was to evaluate the performance of perfusion magnetic resonance imaging quantitative data in the differentiation of benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors.
Material and Methods: Thirty-six histologically proven patients were included in the study retrospectively. All patients underwent 1.5-T perfusion MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) with T1 mapping and diffusion MRI. Four quantitative and one semiquantitative parameter were obtained for each tumor using the Toft pharmacokinetic model. ADCmean and ADCmin values were calculated from apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps.
Results: Eighteen of 36 patients (50%) had malignant tumors, and 18 had benign tumors. There were 26 soft tissue tumors and 10 bone tissue tumors. Among malignant and benign tumors, the best performance was found in the Ktrans, Kep, Ve values. (p=0.011, p=0.013, p=0,035).
Conclusion: Ktrans and Kep values, which are indicators of increased permeability in the tumor, are noninvasive parameters for determining the malignant character of the tumor. The 'Ve' value is an indicator of the extracellular volume of the tumor. Ktrans, Kep and Ve maps can also guide the biopsy.
Carotis Intima-Media Thickness, Coronary Calcium Score at Different Stages of Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Okan Taha , Doruk Mehmet , Öztürk Ali , Topaloğlu Caner , Yılmaz Mehmet Birhan
Published: September 2024

Purpose: Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS) and Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) are surrogate markers for atherosclerosis. CACS is a recognized indicator of coronary artery disease (CAD), but CIMT's role in CAD diagnosis is debated. This study aimed to assess how well CIMT and CACS predict CAD presence and severity as detected by coronary computed tomography angiography
(CCTA).
Materials and Methods: In the study, 88 participants (57 CAD and 31 controls) underwent coronary angiography and CACS calculation using computerized tomography and CIMT measured according to the guidelines. Patients with CAD were classified by CACT results and further subdivided by CACS into three groups: Group I (
Clinical Characteristics of Children and Adolescents Applying for a Special Needs Report for Children
Authors: Şireli Özlem
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients who applied for Special Needs Reports for Children (SNRFC).
Material and Methods: 652 children and adolescents who applied to the medical board of a university hospital for SNRFC between April 2023 and May 2024 were included in the study. Demographic and clinical data were obtained by retrospective file review.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 8.65 ± 4.15 years. The most common diagnosis in the child and adolescent psychiatry area was specific learning disorder (39.2%). When comparing the psychiatric diagnoses of male and female participants, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and atypical autism was significantly higher in males than in females. When psychiatric diagnoses are evaluated according to age groups, autism spectrum disorder diagnosis was found to be significantly higher in cases younger than 6 years of age, and delayed milestone and specific learning disorder diagnoses were found to be significantly higher in cases aged 6 years and older.
Conclusion: It is thought that the results of the study will contribute to the clinical approach of physicians working in the field of child and adolescent mental health and diseases in the evaluation process of children who apply to the health board for SNRFC.
Comparison of the Effects of a Six-Week Physiotherapy Program on Temporomandibular Disorder Patients With and Without Posterior Edentulism: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Narin Aral Selnur , Türedi Rübeysa , Coskun Akar Gulcan
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The impact of posterior edentulism on the management of temporomandibular disorder remains unclear, with a paucity of studies examining the influence of posterior edentulism on symptoms. The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between posterior edentulism and bruxism, tinnitus, and depression in temporomandibular disorder patients and to compare treatment outcomes in two groups with and without posterior edentulism.
Material and Methods: In a quasi-experimental controlled trial, 26 patients with temporomandibular disorder participated in a six-week intervention, including manual therapy, massage, postural exercises and kinesiotaping. The patients were divided into 13 in the posterior edentulous group and 13 in the full dentate group. The participants attended 12 physiotherapy sessions, twice a week, over six weeks. Outcome measures, including bruxism, tinnitus, joint clicking, Beck Depression Inventory, and cervical range of motion, were evaluated at baseline and the end of the six weeks.
Results: The six-week physiotherapy program significantly improved bruxism, tinnitus, cervical range of motion, and depression (p