bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Student Performance Prediction
Authors: Sawalkar Prof. M. S. , Bhore Shubham , Doiphode Santosh , Sonawane Nilesh , Sunkewar Vinayak
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Academic integration is now defined by how students are able to access, and effectively interact with, and are supported by engineering faculty and staff; Academic integration, which is a very important construct that contributes to a student’s persistence and ultimate graduation. But, several factors, either numeric or non-numeric can have varying degrees of influence on academic performance of students. Rankings of aforementioned factors, hopefully, will assist the management in order to initiate corrective action with a view to students' academic performance improvement. In an academic environment, teachers are frequently in close contact with students and therefore their belief about the degree of influence of factors on students’ academic performance could be of vital significance. The case study presented in this paper uses fuzzy relational calculus and the Dempster Shafer theory of evidence to examine and suggest a feasible and realistic ranking approach of only chosen factors!
Law Grit - One Stop Legal Solution
Authors: Srivastava Ananya
Published: May 2024

Law Grit is an inventive online lawful rights benefit stage, revolutionizing the way individuals get to and lock in with legitimate rights administrations. This theoretical gives a diagram of how Law Grit rearranges the lives of both people and rustic communities. Law Grit acts as a bridge interfacing client with a assorted cluster of neighbourhood administrations, counting crucial rights, crucial obligations, lawful data, most recent upgrades, community gatherings, chatbot and Intuitively Instruments. The platform's centre mission is to give a consistent, helpful, and dependable way for people to discover and investigate fundamental lawful administrations. One of the standout highlights of Law Grit is its user-friendly interface. With fair a few clicks or taps, clients can easily explore through a registry of nearby administrations, perused bona fide and upgraded data from the coordinated page and select the substance that absolutely matches with their needs. This natural approach has made Law grit a favoured choice for clients looking for dependable and proficient lawful administrations. In the world of online administrations, believe is foremost, and Law Grit recognizes this significance. The stage utilizes a computerized collaborator that can give legitimate data and direction to individuals in a user-friendly way.
Enhanced entanglement in multi-bath spin-boson models
Authors: Hogg Charlie R. , Cerisola Federico , Cresser James D. , Horsley Simon A. R. , Anders Janet
Published: May 2024

The spin-boson model usually considers a spin coupled to a single bosonic bath. However, some physical situations require coupling of the spin to multiple environments. For example, spins interacting with phonons in three-dimensional magnetic materials. Here, we consider a spin coupled isotropically to three independent baths. We show that coupling to multiple baths can significantly increase entanglement between the spin and its environment at zero temperature. The effect of this is to reduce the spin's expectation values in the mean force equilibrium state. In contrast, the classical three-bath spin equilibrium state turns out to be entirely independent of the environmental coupling. These results reveal purely quantum effects that can arise from multi-bath couplings, with potential applications in a wide range of settings, such as magnetic materials.
To the Anniversary of Vladimir Ivashkin. Clinical diagnosis at the bedside always was, still is and always will be a criterion of a doctor's professionalism
Authors: Dzhakhaya N. L. , Sedova A. V. , Zolnikova O. Yu.
Published: May 2024

In 2019, on the eve of Vladimir Ivashkin’s 80th birthday, we conducted our first interview with him. Now, on the eve of his 85th birthday, Professor Ivashkin again kindly agreed to talk with us and share his thoughts, emotions and impressions about the key events of the past five years.
Gastric Microbiota in Patients with Dyspepsia: Metatranscriptomic Analysis
Authors: Kupriyanova Е. А. , Markelova М. I. , Ziyatdinova Е. А. , Safina D. D. , Safin A. G. , Alieva I. М. , Zalyalov R. К. , Abdulkhakov R. А. , Grigoryeva Т. V. , Abdulkhakov S. R.
Published: May 2024

Aim: to assess the composition of the microbiota of the mucous membrane of the body and the antrum of the stomach.

Materials and methods. Sixty patients with dyspeptic symptoms were included into the study. Two biopsy samples of the gastric mucosa (from the body of the stomach and the antrum) were obtained from each patient. The presence of H. pylori infection was confirmed by PCR; RNA was isolated and then libraries were prepared for metatranscriptomic analysis of the 16S rRNA gene. Sequencing was performed on MiSeq (Illumina, USA) using MiSeq Reagent Kit v3 (600-cycle) (Illumina, USA).

Results. The bacterial diversity decreases with the predominance of Helicobacter pylori species in H. pylori-positive patients. These results were confirmed by the Shannon index, the average value of which was 3.6 in the H. pylori-positive group and 5.4 in the H. pylori-negative group. In H. pylori-negative patients an increase in the representation of Streptococcus, Prevotella and Alloprevotella genera was observed. The level of H. pylori contamination of the gastric mucosa varies in the antrum and body of the stomach, in some cases reaching a 3.5-fold difference. Representation of other bacteria in the body and antrum of the stomach does not differ significantly.

Conclusion. The bacterial composition of the stomach is dependent on the presence of H. pylori. H. pylori leads to the decrease of the bacterial diversity with the predominance of H. pylori in gastric microbiome.
Steatotic Liver Disease: New Nomenclature and Its Localization in the Russian Federation
Authors: Raikhelson K. L. , Maevskaya M. V. , Zharkova M. S. , Grechishnikova V. R. , Okovityi S. V. , Deeva T. A. , Marchenko N. V. , Prashnova M. К. , Ivashkin V. T.
Published: May 2024

Aim:localization of the new nomenclature of steatotic liver disease in Russian clinical practice.

Key points.In 2023, international consensus decided to introduce a new nomenclature for steatotic liver disease. The article discusses the reasons for the change in nomenclature and the new terms adopted: steatotic liver disease, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, metabolic dysfunction and alcohol associated steatotic liver disease. Adapting new terms to Russian healthcare poses a certain problem. The results of voting by Russian doctors on the introduction of new terms and their optimal translation are presented. A comparison of existing classifiers with new terms was carried out and the formulation of diagnoses was discussed taking into account the new nomenclature.

Conclusions.Adaptation and implementation of new nomenclature into clinical practice is an important and complex task, in which it is necessary to maintain a balance between a progressive concept and the interests of practical healthcare.
CONTESTATION OF NEWSPAPER DISCOURSES IN THE NOVEL PEROESOEHAN DI KOEDOES: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS PERSAINGAN WACANA AKHBAR DALAM NOVEL PEROESOEHAN DI KOEDOES: SATU ANALISIS WACANA KRITIS
Authors: Dewojati Cahyaningrum , - Rosalita
Published: May 2024

Newspapers are the primary medium of moulding discourse on significant events, including the anti-Chinese riots in Koedoes, also known as Kudus, Central Java in 1918. Some publications even created conversations to further their goals of broadcasting news to the public. Hence, this study aims to examine discourse conflicts featured in newspapers highlighted by the novel Peroesoehan di Koedoes by Tan Boen Kim (TBK). A qualitative descriptive approach was utilised in this study, with an emphasis on the identification of news cuttings featured in the novel. Data was processed using Teun A. Van Dijk’s critical discourse analysis theory, focusing on social context, text structure and social cognition. Findings indicated that the contestation of discourse in the newspaper cuttings was an attempt to influence public opinion. Sin Po, a Chinese newspaper, focused on protecting Chinese victims, whereas De Locomotief, a Dutch periodical, focused on the hazardous propaganda by indigenous groups. Conversely, Sinar Hindia, a Bumiputera newspaper, focused on the protection of residents and the Islamic Union (SI). The outlet also wrote a clarification to relieve the Bumiputera of responsibility. In addition, specific newspapers could have potentially displayed ulterior motives. TBK’s choice of stories might also indicate his aim to denounce the rioters’ crimes against ethnic Chinese. Future research can explore other TBK works through critical discourse analysis as well to map his tendencies during the production of discourse. Keywords: contestation of discourse; newspaper; Peroesoehan di Koedoes; indigenous; Chinese
PENGUASAAN KATA NAMA KANAK-KANAK BERUMUR 3 HINGGA 5 TAHUN SEMASA PANDEMIK COVID-19 NOUN PROFICIENCY AMONG 3 TO 5 YEAR OLDS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Nahar Nora’Azian , Rosly Nurul Jamilah
Published: May 2024

Kanak-kanak generasi kini yang kurang berminat bertutur menggunakan bahasa kebangsaan Malaysia telah memberikan impak yang sangat memilukan. Akibat pendedahan kepada media digital yang melampau pada sepanjang pandemik Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) yang lalu telah menambah parah nasib bahasa Melayu pada masa akan datang. Kajian ini dijalankan bagi mengenal pasti penguasaan golongan kata nama dalam bahasa Melayu dalam kalangan kanak-kanak sepanjang Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP). Penyelidik telah memilih seramai tujuh orang kanak-kanak yang berumur antara tiga hingga lima tahun dari seluruh Malaysia dan telah menjalankan Ujian Pengecaman Gambar. Seramai empat orang daripada mereka mendapat pendidikan prasekolah sebelum PKP sebaliknya pula bagi tiga orang lagi kanak-kanak. Penyelidik menggunakan 50 keping kad gambar pelbagai kategori bagi kata nama am untuk memperoleh data. Data disokong dengan pandangan daripada ibu atau bapa kanak-kanak melalui temu bual berstruktur yang dijalankan secara dalam talian. Skor markah dan maklumat temu bual ditranskripsi dan dianalisis. Berdasarkan skor markah yang diperoleh, hasil dapatan menunjukkan purata penguasaan bahasa Melayu subjek kajian adalah peringkat rendah. Dua orang kanak-kanak memperoleh tahap tinggi, dua orang lagi pada tahap sederhana dan seterusnya tiga orang tahap rendah. Kanak-kanak yang belum pernah ke prasekolah dapat menyebut perkataan kata nama dengan baik tetapi kanak-kanak yang pernah ke sekolah mendapat skor sebaliknya. Dapatan menunjukkan, walaupun pemerolehan bahasa pertama terjadi secara ilmiah namun faktor persekitaran turut mempengaruhi penguasaan bahasa kanak-kanak. Implikasinya, kanak-kanak akan terpengaruh dengan bahasa yang kerap didengarnya dalam pertuturan seharian mahupun di media massa. Pertembungan pelbagai bahasa mengakibatkan kanak-kanak mula berdepan dengan bahasa Melayu yang tidak baku. Kajian lanjutan perlu dilakukan bagi memartabatkan bahasa kebangsaan negara ini agar kanak-kanak generasi Alpha mencintainya untuk kesejahteraan dalam kehidupan. Kata kunci: generasi alpha; literasi; pemerolehan bahasa; Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP); Ujian Pengecaman Gambar
3D habitat structure drives avian functional and trait diversity across North America
Authors: Sweeney Colin , Peterman William , Zhao Kaiguang , Goodell Karen , Zuckerberg Benjamin , Jarzyna Marta
Published: May 2024

Understanding how 3D habitat structure drives biodiversity patterns is
key to predicting how habitat alteration and loss will affect species
and community-level patterns in the future. To date, few studies have
contrasted the effects of three-dimensional (3D) habitat composition
with those of 3D habitat configuration on biodiversity, with existing
investigations often limited to measures of taxonomic diversity (i.e.,
species richness). Here, we examined the influence of Light Detecting
and Ranging (LiDAR)-derived 3D habitat structure–both its composition
and configuration–on multiple facets of bird diversity. Specifically,
we used data from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) to
test the associations between eleven measures of 3D habitat structure
and avian species richness, functional and trait diversity, and
phylogenetic diversity. We found that 3D habitat structure was the most
consistent predictor of avian functional and trait diversity, with
little to no effect on species richness or phylogenetic diversity.
Functional diversity and individual trait characteristics were strongly
associated with both 3D habitat composition and configuration, but the
magnitude and the direction of the effects varied across the canopy,
subcanopy, midstory, and understory vertical strata. Our findings
suggest that 3D habitat structure influences avian diversity through its
effects on traits. By examining the effects of multiple aspects of
habitat structure on multiple facets of avian diversity, we provide a
broader framework for future investigations on habitat structure.
Extended observer forms for discrete-time nonlinear systems
Authors: Mullari Tanel , Kotta Ulle , Kaldmäe Arvo , Kaparin Vadim , Tõnso Maris , Pawluszewicz Ewa
Published: May 2024

The paper addresses the problem of transforming observable,
time-reversible and multi-input single-output discrete-time state
equations into the extended observer form which comprises a linear
observable component and a nonlinear injection term depending on the
inputs, output, and a finite number of their past values. The intrinsic
necessary and sufficient conditions for existence of the extended
observer form are provided in terms of a certain vector field, defined
by the system output and its past values. The algorithm is presented to
find a parametrized state transformation that takes the state equations
into the considered extended observer form. Two examples, one of them
academic, illustrate the theory.
Future decline of Antarctic Circumpolar Current due to polar ocean freshening
Authors: Sohail Taimoor , Gayen Bishakhdatta , Klocker Andreas , li Qian , England Matthew H.
Published: May 2024

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current is the world’s strongest ocean
current. This vast current system is linked to ocean overturning and is
pivotal to the uptake of ocean heat and CO2. The strength of the
Antarctic Circumpolar Current has varied across Earth’s past climates,
but the exact drivers of this change remain elusive. Ocean models have
not been able to adequately resolve eddies and dense shelf water
formation processes that control current strength. Here, we assess a
global ocean model which resolves such processes to diagnose the impact
of future thermohaline and wind conditions on the Antarctic Circumpolar
Current. This model suggests the strength of the Antarctic Circumpolar
Current will decline by up to ∼ 20% by 2050. This decline is supported
by simple scaling theory, and is driven by ice shelf melting, which
weakens the density gradient historically supported by surface
temperature. Such a decline in transport would have critical
implications for the global ocean circulation, and hence, Earth’s
climate system.
Marcinkiewicz strong laws for weighted sums under the sub-linear expectations
Authors: Feng Fengxiang , Zeng Xiang
Published: May 2024

In this article, we establish complete convergence theorems for weighted sums
in sub-linear expectations space. As corollaries, we obtain Marcinkiewicz
strong laws for weighted sums under the sublinear expectations. Our results
extend and improve the corresponding results of Bai and Cheng (Statist.
Probab. Lett. 46: 105-112, 2000) and Cuzick (J. Theoret. Probab. 8: 625-641,
1995) from classical probability space to sub-linear expectation space.
A reliable approach of Ramadan group integral and projected differential transform methods to system of nonlinear partial differential equations
Authors: Ramadan Mohamed , Arafa Heba
Published: May 2024

In this paper, a hybrid method is presented via combination of the Ramadan
Group Integral method (RGITM) with method of Projected Differential
Transform(PDTM) for the purpose of solving nonlinear partial differential
equations systems. The method?s goal is to produce analytical solutions in
series form. In comparison to existing methods, the suggested method makes
handling such partial differential equations simple. The outcome
demonstrated the method?s effectiveness, accuracy, and validity. The
technique can be easily applied to a wide variety of nonlinear issues, and
it has the potential to both reduce the amount of computation required and
deal with the flaw brought about by the nonlinear components that cannot be
resolved by employing recognized integral transforms. Examples will be
looked at to help illustrate the proposed analysis.
Fixed point theorem for a new SF-GF-contraction mappings in metric space with supportive applications
Authors: Taqbibt Abdellah , Chaib Mohamed , Elomari M’hamed , Melliani Said
Published: May 2024

This manuscript has for goal to present a new type of contraction, namely SF
-GF -contraction, based on the simulation function and the Geraghty
function. Some existence and uniqueness results of fixed point in complete
metric spaces have been shown with this contraction. Our results generalize
and unify several existing results in the literature. Moreover, we
illustrated these results with some examples and applications.
Generalized Mahalanobis distance and its application in detecting matrix outliers
Authors: Rezaei Amir , Ahmadi Kambiz
Published: May 2024

In this paper, a new distance for matrix observations called generalized
Mahalanobis distance is introduced, some of its properties are studied, and
its distribution is obtained for the observations of the matrix variate
elliptically contoured distributions. Also, as a significant application,
the introduced distance is used in detecting matrix outliers, and its method
is described. Finally, some examples are provided for illustrative purposes,
and the performance of the presented approach of detecting outliers is
investigated by a simulation study.
Self-adjoint and non-self-adjoint extensions of symmetric q-Sturm-Liouville operators
Authors: Isayev Hamlet , Allahverdiev Bilender
Published: May 2024

Aspace of boundary values is constructed for minimal symmetric regular and
singular q-Sturm- Liouville operators in limit-point and limit-circle cases.
A description of all maximal dissipative, maximal accumulative,
self-adjoint, and other extensions of such symmetric q-Sturm-Liouville
operators is given in terms of boundary conditions.
Stochastic controllability of a non-autonomous impulsive system with variable delays in control
Authors: Khatoon Areefa , Raheem Abdur , Afreen Asma
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we study the sufficient conditions for the relative
controllability of a nonautonomous stochastic impulsive differential
equation with variable delays in control. The evolution family,
Arzela-Ascoli theorem, Schauder?s fixed point theorem, and stochastic
analysis are used to achieve the main results. Two examples are provided in
support of the main results.
Continuity of pseudodifferential operators with nonsmooth symbols on mixed-norm Lebesgue spaces
Authors: Ivec Ivan
Published: May 2024

Mixed-norm Lebesgue spaces found their place in the study of some questions in the theory of partial differential equations, as can be seen from recent interest in the continuity of certain classes of pseudodifferential operators on these spaces. In this paper, we use some recent advances in the pseudodifferential calculus for nonsmooth symbols to prove the boundedness of pseudodifferential operators with such symbols on mixed-norm Lebesgue spaces.
Anti-invariant and Clairaut anti-invariant pseudo-Riemannian submersions in para-Kenmotsu geometry
Authors: Noyan Esra , Gündüzalp Yılmaz
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we describe anti-invariant and Clairaut anti-invariant
pseudo-Riemannian submersions (AIPR and CAIPR submersions, respectively,
briefly) from para-Kenmotsu manifolds onto Riemannian manifolds. We
introduce new Clairaut circumstances for anti-invariant submersions whose
total space is para-Kenmotsu manifold. Also, we offer a obvious example of
CAIPR submersion.
Screen generic lightlike submanifolds of indefinite cosymplectic manifolds
Authors: Poyraz (Önen)
Published: May 2024

We introduce screen generic lightlike submanifolds of indefinite cosymplectic
manifolds. We investigate the integrability of various distributions and
prove a characterization theorem of such lightlike submanifolds in a
cosymplectic space form. We study contact totally umbilical screen generic
lightlike submanifolds and minimal screen generic lightlike submanifolds. We
also give examples.
Solution of an integral equation in G-metric spaces
Authors: Gnanaprakasam Arul , Nallaselli Gunasekaran , Mani Gunaseelan , Ege Ozgur
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we prove a fixed point result in G-metric spaces satisfying
generalized contractive condition with new auxiliary functions, which
generalize the result of Bhardwaj and Kumar. The motivation of this paper is
to observe the solution of an integral equation using the fixed point
technique in G -metric space.
Neurocriminology and Free Will
Authors: Alahmari Abdulwahab F
Published: May 2024

Many authors deny the existence of free will based on scientific experiments that were done in the past. As a result of these experiences, these authors claim that there is no free will; therefore, criminals are not responsible for their crimes. In this paper, these claims, experiments, and results will be discussed and analyzed. The outcome of this paper will test what these authors claim about free will. Is it really what scientists and philosophers concluded that there is no free will?
Status and Conservation Effort of Distance Waters Fisheries in Indonesia
Authors: Susanto Adi
Published: May 2024

Distant waters fisheries in Indonesia are an important fisheries sector which accounts for foreign exchange from the export of tuna and the tuna like commodities. Lack of private investment and government support led to the development of these fisheries is not as fast as coastal fisheries. In recent years, the government has provided significant support for the development of offshore fisheries, such as implementation of a policy of aid 1000 units of larger fishing vessels 30 GT to fishermen to operate in Indonesia EEZ waters, and provided some policies that support the fisheries including Indonesia’s participation in regional fisheries management organizations (RFMO). This will support better conditions for business activities of the fisheries. By becoming a member of RFMO, Indonesia plays an active role in achieving global sustainable fisheries management. Nevertheless, some important issues and problems in particular tuna fisheries is a challenge that must be solved. This paper reviews the status of distant waters fisheries in Indonesia and conservation efforts as well as the management of fish resources
A Preliminary Study on Ornamental Fish Disease in Telangana State
Authors: Chari T Jagadeeshwara , RK Dharavath , SK Bhukya
Published: May 2024

Ornamental fish, cherished for their beauty and diversity, are susceptible to various diseases that can affect their health and vitality. This review provides an overview of the most common diseases encountered in ornamental fish, their etiology, clinical signs, and management strategies. Among the prevalent diseases are bacterial infections such as columnaris disease, caused by Flavobacterium columnare, and Aeromonas infections, manifesting as ulcers and fin rot. Viral diseases like viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV) and infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV) pose significant threats to ornamental fish populations, leading to systemic hemorrhaging and mortality. Fungal infections, predominantly caused by species of Saprolegnia and Achlya, result in cotton-like growth on the skin and fins. Parasitic infestations by protozoans (e.g., Ichthyophthirius multifiliis), monogeneans (e.g., Gyrodactylus spp.), and crustaceans (e.g., Argulus spp.) are common and can cause significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated. Environmental stressors, poor water quality, and inadequate husbandry practices often predispose ornamental fish to disease outbreaks.
The Demand Prediction of Water Capacity for Drinking Water Plant by Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Huang Wei
Published: May 2024

With the constant progress of the times and the rapid economic and social development, the demand for water consumption in the Hexi area of Xiangtan City is continuously rising. Ensuring the safety of urban water supply has become a crucial task. In this paper, we explore the effectiveness of the artificial neural network model in predicting water demand, leveraging the operational data from a water plant in Xiangtan. Thirty-three parameters are employed in this study to forecast water capacity. The results of our analysis reveal that the back propagation (BP) neural network model offers a more accurate and reliable prediction of water demand. This model, through its iterative learning process, is able to capture the complex relationships and patterns inherent in the water demand data. By adjusting its weights and thresholds based on the error between predicted and actual values, the BP neural network continuously improves its predictive accuracy. The application of the BP neural network in water demand prediction not only enhances the precision of forecasts but also contributes to better water resource management and allocation. It enables authorities to make informed decisions regarding water supply planning, ensuring the reliability and sustainability of the urban water system. The BP neural network model demonstrates its potential in accurately predicting water demand in Xiangtan’s Hexi area, thus contributing to the safety and efficiency of the urban water supply system.
Carbonate System Seasonal Behavior along a Southeastern Brazilian Estuarine-Lagoon Complex with Different Degrees of Anthropogenic Impacts on its Sectors
Authors: S Braga Elisabete , LBM Bertini
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to understand the behavior of the carbonate system in the Cananéia-Iguape Estuarine-Lagoon Complex (CIELC) to evaluate its potential as a source or sink for atmospheric CO2. This estuarine-lagoon complex is one of the most extensive in Brazil, more than 100 km long and covers protected and sparsely inhabited regions of the state of São Paulo. This system presents, in its southern portion, most preserved areas, and evident anthropogenic impact in the northern portion, where an artificial canal was created in the second half of the 19th century, with the aim of shortening the navigation path link the river to the estuarine system offering a passage to the sea, resulting in several modifications, both from a hydrodynamic and biogeochemical mechanisms. Sampling of salinity (S), temperature (T), total alkalinity (TA), pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), and nutrients (P and Si) were performed along the CIELC in the winter of 2012 and in the summer of 2013. S, TA, pH and nutrients were used to support the understanding the behavior of the species in the carbonate system (CO2 , HCO3 - , CO3 2-) and related variables were used to calculating the partial pressure of CO2 (pCO2 ). The data showed the difference in salinity and carbonate members distinguished the northern and southern areas, the influence of the marine waters entrance by the bars, and the predominance of the system as a source of CO2 , even in the most preserved area. However, the difference in this behavior is most evident under anthropogenic pression offering risk of extreme changes in direction to the southern sector, now observed until the intermediate point of the system. The recommendation is an urgency in monitoring this region to minimizes futures environmental changes, as acidification and the increase as a source of CO2 .
Study of Risk Factors for Morbidity in Emergency Abdominal Laparoscopy Surgery
Authors: Ammari Smail
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Emergency laparoscopy is regarded as a challenging and high-risk domain due to the requisite expertise in both laparoscopic and emergency surgery. Additionally, the physical fatigue of surgical teams and the urgency context contribute to potential increased morbidity rates in emergency surgery. Furthermore, a primary concern with laparoscopy is the frequency of deep collections. The objective of our study was to evaluate the risk factors for morbi-mortality associated with laparoscopic intervention in non-traumatic acute abdominal emergencies. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, prospective, evaluative study was conducted between February 2018 and October 2021, encompassing 337 patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for non-traumatic acute abdominal emergencies. Results: Among the 337 operated patients, perioperative morbidity was 0.3%, and postoperative morbidity was 6.2% (21 patients). These postoperative complications were classified as grade I in 85.71% of cases (18 patients). The mean age of the patients was 38 years ± 15 years. Body mass index (BMI) was above 25 in 179 patients (53.11%). The mean operative time across all pathologies was 52.09 minutes ± 24.14 minutes (Range: 14-178 minutes). The average overall hospitalization duration was 1.5 days (Range: 1 to 8.5 days).The only factor correlated with the occurrence of postoperative complications was obesity (p=0.003). Conclusion: Emergency laparoscopy does not exacerbate morbidity and can be safely performed for the management of acute abdominal emergencies.
Effect of Fertilization in Companion Cropping Systems of Andean Fruit Trees in the Municipality of Ipiales (Fertilization Levels in Andean Fruit Trees)
Authors: AD Danita
Published: May 2024

Companion cropping involves growing two or more species together, benefiting the conservation of natural resources and improving fertilization and nutrient cycling by balancing chemical and organic sources. Studies, as in the case of tree tomato and Hass avocado, have shown a significant increase in yield compared to monocultures, highlighting the viability of this practice. In addition to their environmental benefit, companion crops offer economic advantages to producers by obtaining multiple products in a single harvest, strengthening food security and the economy of rural families. This study evaluated three levels of fertilization and interactions between fruit trees at different altitudes, observing differential behavior in the variables evaluated. The combination of cape gooseberry and blackberry showed significantly positive results, with more leaves and fewer pests, demonstrating the benefits of companion plants. A trend towards the combined use of chemical and organic fertilizers was observed, a potential strategy to reduce costs and improve crop growth. The results were shared with producers interested in implementing companion cropping, encouraging the adoption of this more sustainable and profitable agricultural practice. Companion crop agriculture represents a viable and promising strategy for a more efficient and sustainable agriculture, with both environmental and economic benefits.
A Life Dedicated to Psychology
Authors: Becerra Jesus Duenas
Published: May 2024

In this autobiographical article, I will try to outline my professional career in the field of «science of the spirit» as José Martí Pérez (1853-1895) called it, who—like the venerable father Félix Varela Morales (1788-1853), and Don Enrique José Varona Pera (1849-1933)—is one of the founding stones of Cuban psychology.
CONTRIBUIÇÃO DO FISIOTERAPEUTA NO CONTEXTO DA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE
Authors: Alexandrino Wiliane de Jesus , Silva Graciely Lima Ferraz da
Published: May 2024

A inclusão da fisioterapia nos cuidados de saúde primários (CSP) serve para melhorar a cobertura e garantir cuidados de saúde integrais aos indivíduos. Diante disso, o objetivo deste estudo compreender as contribuições do fisioterapeuta no contexto da atenção primária à saúde. Para tanto, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica da literatura com abordagem qualitativa, utilizando recursos como a Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), a Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) e a Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). Foram considerados apenas trabalhos científicos que atendessem aos critérios de elegibilidade. A análise dos resultados obtidos revelou que os fisioterapeutas contribuem significativamente para a promoção da saúde e prevenção de doenças através de diversas atividades e intervenções. Evidencia-se, portanto, que o papel dos profissionais de fisioterapia na APS é crucial, pois eles, ao lado de outros profissionais de saúde, contribuem ativamente para a promoção da saúde e prevenção de doenças.
Turismo rural e de pesca como estratégia de desenvolvimento local no distrito de Paula Pereira, Canoinhas/SC
Authors: Werka Giselle , Flenik André Ramon , Silva Júlio Cesar da , Santos Renato da Costa dos
Published: May 2024

Este artigo discute o potencial do turismo rural na região de Paula Pereira, em Canoinhas/SC. O estudo identificou as principais atividades turísticas e propôs uma estratégia para desenvolver o turismo rural e pesqueiro na região. A pesquisa foi realizada com 83 praticantes de esportes por meio de um questionário pelo método snowball. A região atrai turistas em atividades como pesca, barcos, caminhadas e edificações históricas. A estratégia proposta envolve o desenvolvimento de estruturas de lazer e turismo, como pousadas, restaurantes e campings, além de investimentos em infraestrutura e sinalização turística. Este estudo destaca a importância do diagnóstico turístico local, dos desafios das políticas públicas e da necessidade de pré-requisitos como infraestrutura básica e acessibilidade. Obteve-se como resultado a identificação das principais atividades turísticas que possuem maiores atrativos potenciais, conjugando os aspectos naturais e culturais que melhor alocassem investimentos na região.
Palavras-Chave: Turismo sustentável; Turismo de pesca; Estratégia; Diagnóstico turístico; Desenvolvimento.
Relação da demanda reprimida em oftalmologia, no SUS de Canoinhas - SC, e os atendimentos na Clínica Universitária de Saúde Visual (CUSV)
Authors: León Rodíguez Nora , Bazzanella Sandro Luiz
Published: May 2024

A dificuldade de acesso ao serviço público na área da saúde ocular é uma realidade nos municípios brasileiros. A demanda reprimida de pacientes, em espera de um atendimento, ou procedimento cirúrgico ocular pode levar anos devido à falta de vagas por insuficiência de profissionais. Assim, a Atenção Primária Ocular, relacionada com o erro rerativo, poderia ser realizada por meio dos profissionais optometristas, permitindo por sua vez, a cobertura de cirurgia de catarara ao nível secundário, no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS).  Com o objetivo de identificar a relação dos atendimentos da Clínica Universitária de Saúde visual (CUSV) com a demanda reprimida em oftalmologia, no SUS em Canoinhas - SC no período entre  março de 2021 e março de 2022, foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo, descritivo e quantitativo,  utilizando fontes como o Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), a CUSV, a Policlínica Municipal Dr. Mario Mussi, o Consórcio Intermunicipal de Saúde da Região do Contestado (CISAMURC), e na Secretaria de Saúde de Canoinhas. Os resultados evidenciaram uma demanda reprimida em oftalmologia no SUS de Canoinhas (5,48%), a maior demanda reprimida no SUS foi em pacientes maiores de 60 anos (36.77%); com lista de espera para cirurgia de catarata de até cinco anos. Observou-se o impacto dos atendimentos em optometria, em Canoinhas, diminuído a fila de espera e o número de pacientes a serem atendidos em nível secundário de atenção, próprio do oftalmologista.
Palavras-chave: Optometria; Saúde Ocular; Desenvolvimento Regional.
Análise da aderência aos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) em municípios de Santa Catarina, com vistas ao cumprimento da Agenda 2030 da ONU
Authors: Peretti Fernanda Mara , Bernardi Rógis Juarez , Machado Nelson Santos
Published: May 2024

O objetivo desta pesquisa é analisar a aderência aos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável – ODS em municípios-polos de Santa Catarina, com vistas ao cumprimento da Agenda 2030, da ONU. Abordagem se caracteriza como qualitativa com o método de estudo de casos múltiplos e análise da participação de municípios catarinenses, selecionados a partir de critérios de centralidade em cada uma das mesorregiões do Estado. A coleta de dados foi realizada nos sites oficiais das prefeituras, do Programa Cidades Sustentáveis e do Movimento Nacional ODS SC, além de entrevista com o coordenador do Movimento Nacional ODS SC. A partir dos dados coletados foi aplicada a técnica de análise de conteúdo. Os resultados apontam que os municípios-polos de Santa Catarina se encontram incipientes e em estágios distintos com relação à aderência aos ODS e fornece um diagnóstico para os gestores municipais acerca da relevância da adesão aos ODS no estado de Santa Catarina.
Palavras-chave: Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável; ODS; Agenda 2030; Municípios Catarinenses.
Quaternary valley levels and river terraces in the western part of the Holy Cross Mountains
Authors: Dzierżek Jan , Lindner Leszek , Cabalski Krzysztof
Published: May 2024

According to the current state of research five sand-gravel accumulation levels of Quaternary age are visible in the morphology of the western part of the Holy Cross Mountains, within the Wierna Rzeka, Hutka and Bobrza river valley systems and the lower stretches of the Biała Nida and Czarna Nida river valleys. Two upper levels (V and IV) correspond to valleys formed during the Odranian Glaciation-Saalian, MIS6 and its reccesional phases under the influence of proglacial and extraglacial waters beyond the extent (to the east) of the maximal ice-sheet limit of this glaciation, reaching to the present-day Leśnica-Gnieździska-Łopuszno line. Two lower levels (III and II) are terraces that were typically formed during the climatic conditions thatprevailed during Vistulian stadials. Sands and gravels of the three upper levels (V−III) contain numerous debris flow deposits and cryoturbation structures documenting periglacial conditions during their accumulation. The lowermost level (I) is a typical Holocene floodplain.
Origin and evolution of basins in the eastern part of Jasło-Sanok Depression (Polish Carpathians) in the Late Vistulian and Holocene
Authors: Gerlach Tadeusz , Gębica Piotr , Szczepanek Kazimierz , Nalepka Dorota , Walanus Adam
Published: May 2024

Results of a geomorphologic study as well as radiocarbon and pollen analyses of sediments in small basins of the Jasło-Sanok Depression (Western Carpathians) are summarised. Floors of these basins, carved in soft shale-sandstone Krosno Beds, are covered with channel fluvial deposits and oxbow-lake sediments with lake chalk and peat accumulated in the Late Vistulian and Holocene. Since the early Atlantic Phase (ca 8,400–7,900 BP) the apparent acceleration of overbank (flood) deposition intermitting the peat accumulation is observed. The plant succession includes the Late Glacial (pre-Allerød, Allerød and Younger Dryas) with coniferous park forests, through mixed deciduous forests of the Holocene with elm, hazel, oak and lime as well as spruce-elm forests with alder in wetlands, up to present-day hornbeam forests (Tilio-Carpinetum of various types) and extra-zonal Carpathian beech forests (Dentario-Glandulosae- Fagetum). Abies alba (fir) is frequent in both these association types. First evidences of synanthropic plants that prove presence of prehistoric man appeared in the Subboreal Phase. The oldest radiocarbon date 13,550±100 BP (Gd-7355) [16,710–16,085 b2k], from a bottom part of the Humniska section is probably overestimated. This is indicated by palynological data, which suggest attribution of this section to the older Allerød. Small thickness of gravel blanket from the Plenivistulian termination and the beginning of the Late Vistulian, as well as large areas devoid of weathering and solifluction covers indicate that during the Plenivistulian weathering processes and removal of silt-clay material predominated in the basins. In that time the deflation was among important processes, which is proved by deflation troughs, faceted cobbles and thick covers of the Carpathian type of loess. The Besko Basin has pre-Vistulian tectonic foundation, while landforms of its floor are of erosion-degradation origin and formed during the last Scandinavian glaciation. In the Holocene the basin floors were overbuilt with fluvial deposits up to 8 m thick.
Informational support on creation of the geoportal “Environmental Safety Of Ukrainian-Polish Transboundary Territories” by technologies of robotized monitoring
Authors: Mokryy Volodymyr , Tomin Volodymyr , Niska Monika , Moroz Oleksandr , Petrushka Ihor , Bobush Olha , Tsyhaniuk Anna , Grechanyk Ruslan , Shemelynets Inessa
Published: May 2024

The concept of creation of the geoportal “Environmental Safety of Ukrainian-Polish Transboundary Territories” has been developed. General principles and methodological approaches of spatiotemporal geographically distributed thematic data integration were substantiated. The geoinformation system, which is based on results of monitoring researches of objects of the nature reserve fund in the biosphere reserve “Roztochya”, is considered. The geoinformation monitoring technologies ensure ecological safety management. The proposed geoportal determines directions of information technology implementation for transboundary monitoring of ecosystems in the euroregions.
The vegetation of sands in the Chernihiv city (Ukraine)
Authors: Lukash Oleksandr , Danko Hanna
Published: May 2024

The vegetation of the Chernihiv city sands (natural and technogenic origin) has rather high syntaxonomic diversity (17 associations and 5 initial communities) and the ruderal phytocoenoses prevail. Natural phytocenoses are represented to a small extent (Cyperetum flavescentis Koch 1926, Dichostylidi–Helochloetum alopecuroidis (Timar 1950) Pietsch 1973, Artemisia scoparia–Dianthus borbasii community, Kochietum arenariae Fijalk 1978). Synanthropic psammophytes species communities that are more resistant to anthropogenic influence, are formed under urban conditions. The ecological range of vegetation of sandy alluvia varies from xerophytic phytocoenoses in mineral-poor sand (Kochietum arenariae) to the communities, which indicate waterlogged areas with increased mineralization of water and saline bottom sediments (Typhetum laxmannii Nedulcu 1968). Itispossibletoobserve the adventization and apophization of sand vegetation, one of the indicators of which is the rupture of coenotic connections between the species of the community. These phenomena indicate that the process of synanthropization of the vegetation cover of the city keeps intensifying, and first of all, occurs in places of newly formed technogenic ecotopes.
Floral diversity of plant communities in field balks
Authors: Skrajna Teresa , Bogusz Agnieszka
Published: May 2024

The aim of the research was to study the floristic richness of balks, i.e. uncultivated strips separating fields, and to research the dependence of plant communities there on habitat conditions and adjacent crops. The share of segetal species in those communities was also analysed. In the western part of the Siedlce Plateau 70 balks among intensively cultivated fields were examined in 2016–2018. The balks divided fields with corn, winter cereals and spring cereal mixtures. The research was conducted with the Braun-Blanquet method, with 110 phytosociological relevés results used as study material. The flora specified this way was analysed in terms of biological structure, forms of life, persistence, historical and geographical spectrum, species rarity and presence of invasive species. In addition, the interdependence between the species richness of balks and habitat conditions as well as the type of neighbouring crops was studied. Habitat conditions were established with the Ellenberg indicator values, based on indicative species and taking into account light, temperature, moisture, soil reaction and nitrogen content. The development and floristic diversity of balk plant communities as ecotone areas were largely influenced by a proximity of arable fields and habitat conditions, especially by soil moisture and the amount of nitrogen. Balk flora consisted of vascular plants with 161 species, mainly apophytes. Those were mostly perennial species, hemikryptophytes. Among the most common field weeds from the class of Stellarietea mediae, 25 species were identified in balks. There were 26 rare and endangered species and 14 species having the status of invasive taxa.
Quantitative analysis of the effect of illumination variations on image processing in machine vision inspection
Authors: Cao Xiaobing , Xu Yicen , Yao Yonghong , He Jiawei
Published: May 2024

When unavoidable light, age, expression, and gesture changes occur, the machine vision detection accuracy will be greatly reduced, especially the light change impact on image processing. Combining the reflection equation and frequency domain analysis to construct a light change model based on spherical harmonic function and process the image from four directions, namely, digital image conversion, median filtering, sharpening processing, and image global segmentation. Aiming at the shortcomings of traditional image processing algorithms, the light compensation based on the improved pulse-coupled neural network model is proposed, and the model is used to analyze the impact of light changes on image processing. Despite the changes in light conditions, this algorithm maintains above 0.95 in each subset and has the best overall performance, as shown by the results. When the light intensity is less than 41.88kLux, using the optimal threshold for background segmentation of adult green peppers with respect to a fixed threshold T=0.3 results in a significant reduction of the background segmentation error. When the light intensity is greater than 41.88kLux, the superiority of the optimal threshold is not obvious. The results of this research not only have a significant role in promoting the development of the field of computer vision but also can provide people with convenient and efficient services in all aspects of social life.
Application of Smart Wearable Devices in Athlete Health Monitoring
Authors: Yang Yan , Shi Bing , Huang Xianzhong
Published: May 2024

Along with the rapid development of informationization in the medical industry and the increasing awareness of people’s health care, wearable monitoring technology has ushered in a golden period of growth, and in this context, a wearable athlete’s health monitoring device based on a radial basis function-probabilistic hybrid neural network (RBFNN) is designed. In this paper, the RBFNN is first used to identify the parameters and make corrections according to the changes of the controlled system. Then this neural network is optimized by the EM algorithm, and the EM-RBFNN algorithm that can optimize the smart wearable device is proposed. Through experimental comparison, although both RBFNN and EMRBFNN can match each sample to the number corresponding to the human health condition, EM-RBFNN has a higher accuracy in monitoring human health. The accuracy rate increased to 98%. Finally, through the rate analysis, blood oxygen and heart rate number reliability test, and motion misclassification rate test of the smart wearable device equipped with EM-RBFNN system, the smart wearable device installed with EM-RBFNN system is basically the same as the human body’s various data collected by the standard medical monitoring device. At a sampling rate of 50Hz, the real-time data acquisition rate increased by approximately 126%. The data on blood oxygen and heart rate have small errors. Smooth exercise and strenuous exercise have an error rate of between 10-20%, which is within the normal error range. Therefore, the smart wearable device based on EM-RBFNN can comprehensively monitor the health status of athletes.