bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ESWEP score, aplicación global: un estudio retrospectivo
Authors: Avilez-Arias Javier Martín , Castillo-Ortega Graciano , Cabral-Martínez Ángel , Almada-Vega Roberto , Martínez-Legorreta Ulises , Sandoval-Hernández Eritch Ariana
Published: September 2023

Introducción. En 2021 fue desarrollado ESWEP Score, una herramienta que considera variables para decidir entre cierre primario u ostomía en perforación entérica, el punto de corte fue 11, no se contempló perforación traumática. Validar ESWEP Score, en todos los segmentos del tracto digestivo, y pacientes con perforación traumática, permitiría proveer tratamiento óptimo. Materiales y métodos. Estudio retrospectivo, a través de registros del servicio de anestesiología, se incluyeron 49 con perforación gastrointestinal traumática y no traumática en quienes se realizó cierre primario, entre 2020-2022. Se efectuó el análisis estadístico en SPSS 28.0.1 Resultados. Se incluyen 49 pacientes con media de puntaje 9,06 DE 3,243, 41 pacientes (83,7%) con puntaje menor o igual a 11, 8 de los casos (16,3%) con score >11, 65,3% fueron perforaciones de origen traumático, sólo se presentó dehiscencia 10.2% de casos con media de puntaje fue 14,4 DE 2,8. La prueba exacta de Fisher rechazó independencia entre ESWEP Score y dehiscencia, con p=0,001, no se corroboró asociación entre otras variables. Se confirma la asociación entre el punto corte que establecieron Ammar & Cols. con la dehiscencia de cierre primario. Conclusión. ESWEP Score resulta una herramienta útil para la toma de decisiones quirúrgicas en pacientes con perforación gastrointestinal traumática y no traumática.
La adopción de sanciones contra Rusia por la guerra de Ucrania: La perspectiva de la Comisión Europea
Authors: Calleja Crespo Daniel
Published: September 2023

La guerra en Ucrania se prolonga desde 2014, provocando una crisis humanitaria sin precedentes, pérdida de vidas humanas y una importante inestabilidad política y económica en la región. Sin embargo, sus efectos no se han limitado únicamente a Ucrania: el impacto de la guerra en el derecho y la política de la UE ha sido profundo y de gran alcance, ya que la Unión ha seguido basando su respuesta en el derecho como principio rector y herramienta más eficaz para hacer frente a los retos derivados de la guerra. En este contexto, las sanciones representan uno de los instrumentos jurídicos más eficaces para afrontar la agresión rusa a Ucrania, pero también uno de los más complejos, pues su diseño, aprobación y ejecución suscitan numerosos desafíos jurídicos. El presente artículo expone el régimen jurídico básico aplicable a las sanciones y cómo la Unión está abordando, sobre la base del Estado de derecho, los retos jurídicos derivados de su aplicación.
Crónica de jurisprudencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea, enero-abril, 2023
Authors: Castillo de la Torre Fernando , Nemeckova Petra
Published: September 2023

CRÓNICA DE JURISPRUDENCIA DEL TRIBUNAL DE JUSTICIA DE LA UNION EUROPEA - ENERO-ABRIL 2023. Resumen de las principales sentencias del Tribunal de Justicia de la UE en el periodo considerado.
Evaluating Community-Engaged Research in Promotion and Tenure
Authors: Wendling Lauren
Published: September 2023

To advance and encourage partnerships between institutions and their greater communities, academic reward structures must be designed in ways that support those who choose to leverage their expertise, resources, and time to engage with community in meaningful and mutually beneficial ways.  This study investigates how school- and department-level promotion and tenure committees define, understand, and evaluate faculty’s engaged research.  Specifically, this study explored what goes into making evaluative decisions and how evaluative decisions are made (e.g., how review committees define and categorize faculty’s engaged research, what metrics are used to assess it).  In this single case multi-site qualitative study 12 participants across five R1 institutions classified as engaged by the Carnegie Foundation participated in semi-structured interviews.  All participants were tenured, engaged scholars with experience serving on a school- and/or department-level promotion and tenure review committee.  Findings demonstrate that review committees struggle to define, categorize, and evaluate community engaged research in promotion and tenure, as they are forced to exclusively rely on a traditional set of metrics to evaluate the engaged work of their peers.  Though universities are making strides to institutionalize engagement, appropriate recognition of engaged research within promotion and tenure is not yet a reality.
OKUL MÜDÜRLERİNİN PATERNALİST LİDERLİK DAVRANIŞLARI İLE SINIF ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN ÖZERKLİK DAVRANIŞLARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Tümkaya Songül , Demirden Kemal
Published: September 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, sınıf öğretmenlerinin okul müdürlerinin paternalist liderlik davranışlarına ilişkin algıları ile özerklik davranışları arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu 448 sınıf öğretmeninden oluşmaktadır. Veri toplama araçları olarak Öğretmen Özerkliği Ölçeği ile Paternalist Liderlik Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada t-testi, Pearson korelasyon analizi ve ANOVA analizleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda sınıf öğretmenlerinin algıladıkları okul müdürlerinin paternalist liderlik davranışları puan ortalamalarının “çok katılıyorum” düzeyinde olduğu ve toplam puanlarının cinsiyet ve eğitim durumu değişkenine göre anlamlı farklılık gösterdiği, yaş, mesleki kıdem ve şu anki müdürle çalışma süresine göre ise anlamlı farklılıklar göstermediği tespit edilmiştir. Sınıf öğretmenlerinin özerklik davranışları ortalama puanlarının ise “sık sık” düzeyinde olduğu saptanmıştır. Sınıf öğretmenlerinin özerklik davranışları toplam puanlarının yaş, eğitim durumu ve mesleki kıdem değişkenlerine göre anlamlı bir şekilde farklılaştığı buna karşın cinsiyet ve şu anki müdürle çalışma süresine göre ise farklılaşmadığı belirlenmiştir. Öğretmenlerin algıladıkları okul müdürlerinin paternalist liderlik davranışları ile özerklik davranışları arasında düşük düzeyde, pozitif ve anlamlı bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir.
Experimental Verification and Simulation Analysis of a Battery Directly Connected DC-Microgrid System
Authors:   Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, Liu Ke , Yamada Hirohito , Iwatsuki Katsumi , Otsuji Taiichi
Published: September 2023

The transformation towards renewable and sustainable energy, as well as the digitalization of energy, has promoted the development of the power system towards miniaturization, decentralization, and intelligence. As a solution, a battery-directly-connected DC microgrid has been proposed in previous studies for autonomous and decentralized coordination control (ADCC). We constructed a testbed of the battery directly connected DC-microgrid in our university campus which has been operating stably for more than one year. This study experimentally verifies the feasibility of the battery-directly-connected DC microgrid, and the process of autonomous, decentralized, and coordinated energy distribution between the distributed small batteries through power loading experiments. In addition, a simulator for analyzing the behavior of the DC microgrid test platform is built in MATLAB/Simulink, and its accuracy is verified based on an energy flow analysis, revealing its potential for cyber-physical-system (CPS) construction.
A New Topology for Homogeneous Vehicular Platoon under Disturbances
Authors:   Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Altinbas University, Istanbul, Turkey, Alsalih aghda , Abdulkader Hasan
Published: September 2023

Vehicle platooning has attracted a lot of interest in research in the last decade as it introduced a solution to many problems in traffic flow, safety, fuel economy, and reducing CO2 emissions. As the cost reduction is crucial and necessary to the business’s sector, in this paper, communication cost reduction is achieved via proposing a new topology called Bidirectional Odd Leader (BDOL). The BDOL topology is advantageous in terms of cost compared to the BDL topology due to the BDOL is a relaxation of the BDL topology. The string stability of the dynamical system with the proposed topology is first proven through numerical comparison with BDL topology. Then, the performance of the proposed topology has been evaluated by intensive computer-based simulation. A homogeneous platoon consisting of eight vehicles is created and tested on a straight and curved track, while keeping a small desired inter-vehicle distance. We evaluated the performance of our topology, and tested the string stability in many scenarios. These scenarios include platoon moving on a straight track with or without disturbance, lastly a velocity disturbance produced by a curved track affecting the platoon is also investigated. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed topology in achieving the intended objectives.
Strict Sliding Mode Control with Power Reaching Law and Disturbance Bounds in Synchronous Servo Tracking Drive System
Authors:   Control, Automation in Production and Improvement of Technology Institute (CAPITI), Hanoi, Vietnam, Vu Quoc Huy
Published: September 2023

This paper presents the analysis and synthesis results of a sliding mode controller for tracking drive systems using a synchronous servo motor and its accompanying power amplifier. Considering a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) and its accompanying Power Amplifier (PA) as one object, the strict control law using traditional sliding-surface reaching speed and additional exponential components has created the anti-disturbance torque control signal for the system. Synthesis of the sliding mode controller is guaranteed mathematically based on Lyapunov stability. The disturbance compensation control component is quantified based on the upper and lower bounds of disturbance. Simulation in Matlab shows visual research findings.
Study to detect infection and diagnose chorioamnionitis to aid in management of cases of preterm premature rupture of membranes in a tertiary care centre of Jharkhand
Authors: Dutta Indrani , Horo Usha Madhulika
Published: September 2023

Background: The present study undertaken is to identify the risk factors causing Preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM) and to study fetal and maternal outcome associated with pPROM, to diagnose and manage chorioamnionitis associated with pPROM and to evaluate levels of C reactive protein (CRP).
Methods: This study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology, Rajendra institute of medical sciences from March 2019 to February 2020.50 cases of confirmed preterm premature rupture of membrane before 35 weeks of pregnancy were taken as cases and 50 cases of normal pregnancy (28-40 weeks) were taken as controls.
Results: Highest incidence of premature rupture of membrane was among 20–25-year (68%) age groups. Incidence of premature rupture of membrane was more in low socioeconomic status (72%). Maximum incidence of premature rupture of membrane in 31-33 weeks gestational age (52%). Most cases of premature rupture of membrane in 24–48-hour group (38%). Most of study group (90%) and control group (80%) delivered by vaginal route. 11 study cases with clinical chorioamnionitis had elevated CRP (43.5 mg/l). One presented with clinical chorioamnionitis. CRP was most sensitive (92%). Total maternal morbidity was due to puerperal pyrexia (22%). Four patients with neonatal sepsis had CRP>6 mg/l. CRP and presence of polymorphs in gastric aspirate have 100% association with septicemia in neonates.
Conclusions: Preterm premature rupture of membrane can be associated with adverse foetal and maternal outcome if immediate measures are not taken.
Mini open anterolateral rotator cuff tear repair with the help of suture anchor
Authors: Lingayat M. B. , Chavan Santosh B. , Muslim Sufyan M. , Baria Karan
Published: September 2023

Background: It is generally accepted that mini open rotator cuff tear repair with the help of suture anchor gives satisfactory results in the long term, although most studies have so far shown a fairly high rate of good structural and functional outcome. The purpose of this study is to asses functional outcome of mini-open anterolateral rotator cuff tear repair with the help of suture anchor.
Method: The 30 consecutive rotator cuff tear patients were selected from outpatient department at medical college. All patients were diagnosed with full thickness rotator cuff tear and subsequently treated with mini-open anterolateral approach technique. Each patient was clinically assessed with DASH questionnaire and constant Murley score for their satisfaction.
Results: After a minimum of 12 month follow up period, the average clinical outcome scores all improved significantly at the time of final follow up.
Conclusions: Patient with mini-open anterolateral rotator cuff tear repair with the help of anchor suture showed improvement in their functional outcome and range of motion.
Análise de um índice de priorização para manutenção dos pavimentos flexíveis de um campus universitário
Authors: Merlo Priscila , Da Silva Junior Carlos Alberto Prado , Fontenele Heliana Barbosa
Published: September 2023

Os Sistemas de Gerência de Pavimentos representam um importante papel no auxílio à tomada de decisão quanto às atividades relativas à infraestrutura viária. Assim, a partir do conhecimento das condições dos pavimentos o gestor terá subsídios para decidir quando, onde e como intervir para proporcionar níveis adequados de conforto, segurança e economia aos usuários. Na área urbana é comum o uso da técnica de priorização para a seleção das vias candidatas aos serviços de manutenção. Portanto, pretende-se contribuir à gestão pública de municípios tomando-se como laboratório um campus universitário. Dessa forma, o objetivo desta pesquisa é analisar a aplicação de um índice de priorização multicritério para manutenção de uma rede de pavimentos flexíveis. Neste trabalho a ordem de prioridade proveniente do índice desenvolvido com base na Metodologia Multicritério Construtivista (MCDA-C) é comparada a de índices tradicionais. Para a análise foram utilizados dados obtidos em levantamentos objetivos e subjetivos nos anos de 2017 e 2018. A partir dos resultados observou-se que o índice multicritérios obteve resultados próximos ao dos índices tradicionais apenas no ano de 2018. De uma forma geral, percebeu-se que o índice proporcionou resultados compatíveis tanto quando utilizadas avaliações objetivas quanto subjetivas. Ainda conclui-se que o índice multicritério pode ser aplicado na priorização das vias de pavimentos flexíveis candidatas às intervenções.
Classification of remixes under copyright law
Authors: Górska-Jankowska Aleksandra
Published: September 2023

Upowszechnienie się Internetu na masową skalę doprowadziło do zmiany w sposobie uczestnictwa w kulturze: internauci (w szczególności ludzie młodzi) są obecnie nie tylko konsumentami kultury, lecz także jej aktywnymi twórcami. Twórczość ta przejawia się w podejmowaniu różnorodnych aktywności w Internecie, takich jak produkowanie remiksów, pisanie fanfików, tworzenie memów, blogowanie czy nagrywanie podcastów. Zjawisko to określane jest w literaturze jako „kultura partycypacji” ze względu na jego powszechność i globalny charakter. W artykule poruszono problematykę remiksu na tle polskiej ustawy z dnia 4 lutego 1994 roku o prawie autorskim i prawach pokrewnych (Dz.U. z 2021 r., poz. 1062 ze zm.). Celem artykułu jest analiza przepisów, które mogą mieć zastosowanie do twórczości remiksowej, oraz wskazanie trudności związanych z zaklasyfikowaniem remiksów do odpowiednich kategorii funkcjonujących na gruncie prawa autorskiego (utwór inspirowany, utwór zależny, utwór z cytatem, parodia), a także próba dokonania takiej klasyfikacji. Cel ten jest istotny, wpływa bowiem bezpośrednio na prawa twórcy utworu pierwotnego oraz potencjalne obowiązki twórcy remiksu.
National Scientific Seminar “Contemporary Threats to Democracy: Disinformation in Election Campaigns”, Toruń, February 3, 2022
Authors: Kołbuc Michał
Published: September 2023

W dniu 3 lutego 2022 roku przy wykorzystaniu środków porozumiewania się na odległość miały miejsce obrady ogólnopolskiego seminarium naukowego „Współczesne zagrożenia demokracji: dezinformacja w kampaniach wyborczych”. Organizatorem tego przedsięwzięcia byli entuzjaści prawa wyborczego działający w Studenckim Kole Naukowym Prawa Wyborczego „Elektor” we współpracy z Centrum Studiów Wyborczych Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu. W związku ze szczególną tematyką seminarium patronat honorowy nad wydarzeniem objęli: Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich, Naczelna Rada Adwokacka, Krajowa Izba Radców Prawnych, Państwowa Komisja Wyborcza, Krajowe Biuro Wyborcze, Prezydent Miasta Torunia, „Przegląd Prawa Konstytucyjnego”, Okręgowa Izba Radców Prawnych w Toruniu, Izba Adwokacka w Bydgoszczy oraz Wydawnictwo Od.Nowa.
National Scientific Conference “Transmission serviceability. Evolution of a legal institution and current normative status”, Szczecin, March 31, 2022
Authors: Jedlińska Luiza , Marchewka Jakub
Published: September 2023

Ogólnopolska konferencja naukowa „Służebność przesyłu. Ewolucja instytucji prawnej i obecny stan normatywny” odbyła się 31 marca 2022 roku w Szczecinie. Jej organizatorami byli: Wydział Prawa i Administracji Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego oraz Gmina Miasto Szczecin. Uczestniczyli w niej pracownicy naukowi reprezentujący czternaście ośrodków akademickich. Konferencja odbyła się w trybie stacjonarnym oraz w trybie zdalnym. Wydarzenie zostało objęte patronatem Stowarzyszenia Amicus Facultatis Iuris Stetinensis oraz Izby Komorniczej w Szczecinie.
Atividades práticas na formação médica durante o ensino remoto no contexto da pandemia
Authors: Garcia Junior Carlos Alberto Severo , Pasquini Gabriela de Castro , Santos Bruna Mascarenhas , Perondi Fabiane , Ceccon Roger Flores
Published: September 2023

Introdução: Com o advento da pandemia de COVID-19, a formação médica foi impactada por desafios como a paralisação das atividades presenciais, necessitando adaptações ao processo de ensino-aprendizagem com uso de ambientes virtuais de ensino. Objetivo: Analisar os efeitos da ausência de atividades práticas na formação médica durante o ensino remoto emergencial no curso de medicina da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - campus Araranguá. Método: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo do tipo exploratório. Participaram 46 estudantes de medicina vinculados à Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - campus Araranguá, durante o ano de 2021. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de sete grupos focais on-line. As informações foram analisadas pelo método de Análise de Conteúdo do tipo temática. Resultados: Foram destacadas três categorias: educação à distância e aprendizagem em casa; defasagens no aprendizado e ausência de práticas; e prejuízos na construção do conhecimento. Evidenciou-se dificuldades enfrentadas pelos estudantes na modalidade remota de ensino e os impactos na formação médica. Conclusão: A formação médica durante a pandemia demonstrou a importância da interação presencial entre estudante, professor, usuários e comunidade. O advento do ensino remoto ocasionou preocupações aos estudantes de medicina, diante da excessiva carga horária de conteúdo teórico, indicando que a formação médica à distância não substitui o presencial.
MicroRNA-411-3p motivates methotrexate’s cellular uptake and cytotoxicity via targeting Yin-yang 1 in leukemia cells
Authors: Sun HuiJing , Zhou ShuGuang , Yang ZhouSheng , Meng MingYu , Dai Yan , Li XinYe , Chen XiaoYu
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to figure out how microRNA (miR)-411-3p’s impacts on methotrexate (MTX)’s cellular uptake and cytotoxicity in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) CEM-C1 cells by targeting Yin-yang 1 (YY1). miR-411-3p and YY1 were detected by RT-qPCR or Western blot. Intracellular MTX concentration was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Cell viability and apoptosis were evaluated by CCK-8, clonal formation assay, and flow cytometry. Verification of miR-411-3p and YY1’s targeting link was manifested. It came out that miR-411-3p mimic or si-YY1 elevated intracellular MTX, MTX-induced cytotoxicity and apoptosis rate in CEM-C1. However, the inverse results were noticed in cells introduced with miR-411-3p inhibitor or oe-YY1. Meanwhile, it was found that cell relative luciferase activity was reduced after co-transfection of miR-411-3p mimic with YY1-WT, indicating that miR-411-3p targeted YY1. Elevation of YY1 could turn around elevating miR-411-3p’s impacts on MTX’s cellular uptake and cytotoxicity in CEM-C1 cells. These findings convey that miR-411-3p motivated MTX’s cellular uptake and cytotoxic impacts via targeting YY1 in leukemia cells. This study is helpful for learning about the mechanisms underlying MTX responses in ALL patients.
Spatial Legibility: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analyses Using Vosviewer Software (1975-2023)
Authors: Banu Burkut Emine , Köseoğlu Emine
Published: September 2023

Spatial legibility has been associated in the literature as being comprehensible of the space, easy wayfinding in the space, and being able to draw a cognitive map of the space. This study aims to analyze the scope of spatial legibility research using bibliometric analysis and visualization using VOSviewer. The Web of Science database was utilized to gather information on spatial legibility studies. Title, keywords, and abstract requirements were used to construct the search results, which were based on topic categories from spatial legibility research. The Web of Science database research keywords (TS= ("spatial legibility")) OR TS= ("architectural legibility")) OR TS= ("urban legibility")) OR TS= ("legible cities")) OR TS= ("legible city"). It has been determined that the most used words by the authors in their publications are space syntax, legibility, intelligibility, cognitive map, image, landmark, spatial legibility, urban design, way finding, navigation, virtual environment, and perception. To sum up, this article will give an idea to researchers who will research spatial legibility.
Handling Multicollinearity on Social Spatial Data Using Geographically Weighted Random Forest
Authors: Kurniati Binti , Dewi Yuliani Setia , Hadi Alfian Futuhul
Published: September 2023

Crime includes all kinds of harmful acts that violate the laws in force in Indonesia as well as social and religious norms. The crime total is the number of incidents reported to the police, obtained from public reports and events where the perpetrators were caught red-handed by the police. We can use the Poisson model to analyze the data, but the existence of spatial heterogeneity in the data makes the model less accurate. This research investigates the methods when there is spatial heterogeneity in the data by using Geographically weighted regression (GWR), Geographically Weighted Poisson Regression (GWPR) and Geographically Weighted Random Forest (GW-RF). We compare the GWR, GWPR, and GW-RF models for criminal cases in East Java in handling multicollinearity in the data. The results of this study indicate that the GW-RF model is better for modeling criminal cases with the smallest RMSE and MAPE values and an R-Square value close to 1. Based on the three most important variables in each location, they form six groups of regencies/cities in East Java, Indonesia. The variables vary between groups and the poverty severity index is not included in the three most important variables in all locations.
What is the value created by distance education through digital platforms during the pandemic in the perception of users?
Authors: Okano Marcelo , Antunes Samira , Eloy Marcelo , Langhi Celi
Published: September 2023

The years 2020 and 2021 were not easy for the world's population, as the COVID-19 pandemic compromised all countries and created restrictions never imagined by people and highlighted the use of digital technologies. One of the areas that has evolved a lot is Distance Learning with the help of digital platforms, therefore, this article aims to verify how distance learning with the use of digital platforms has created value from the perspective of users during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this research, it was decided to use the qualitative and quantitative methodological procedure through a questionnaire with eleven questions and to analyze the data obtained in the field research, the concept of value was used based on the definitions of Priem (2007). The survey data were collected from April 4 to 21, 2021, using Google forms and the sample obtained 286 observations and eleven variables. From the proposed study, it is clear that the objective of this research was achieved, based on the analysis of the four categories presented in the results and analysis section, we were able to prove that distance education through digital platforms generates value that is perceived by the respondents.
Mathematical model for epileptic seizures detection on an EEG recording
Authors:   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Nazarikov Sergei
Published: September 2023

Purpose of this study — analysis of the possibility of using convolutional neural networks as a model for detecting epileptic seizures on real EEG data Methods. In this paper, wavelet analysis is used for time-frequency analysis. To localize epileptic discharges, the task of detecting them was reduced to the classification task and the ResNet18 architecture of neural network was used. Techniques were used to augment and balance the biomedical data dataset under consideration. Wavelet analysis is used for time-frequency analysis. To localize epileptic discharges, the problem of their detection was reduced to the classification task, and the ResNet18 neural network architecture was used. Techniques were used to augment and balance the considered biomedical dataset. Results. Convolutional neural network can be successfully used to detect epileptic seizures, a method of postprocessing the results of primary detection is proposed to improve the quality of the model. It is shown that the developed model demonstrates high accuracy in comparison with other methods based on classical machine learning algorithms. The value of the 𝐹1-score metric reaches 0.44, which is a high value for classification of the real biological data. Conclusion. The presented model based on a convolutional neural network for detecting epileptic seizures on an EEG recording can become the main one in medical decision support systems for epileptologist
Study of Stress Distribution in L-Shaped Walls with Openings under Intense Seismic Conditions on Various Soil Types
Authors: Merabti Salem , Bezari Salah
Published: September 2023

This article contributes to deepening our understanding of the distribution of compression, tension, and shear stress in reinforced concrete mid-rise building shear walls. These L-shaped shear walls include openings that can account for up to 50% of the total wall area. To conduct this study, seismic performance analyses of the buildings were carried out using ABAQUS software on four distinct types of soils, subjecting the buildings to a high-intensity earthquake. Three wall thicknesses were considered: 15 cm, 20 cm, and 25 cm. The analysis results demonstrate that the use of thicker walls proved to be effective in reducing stresses, as expected, while also meeting the strength requirements. Furthermore, increasing the openings up to 30% in the shear walls allowed for a reduction in shear stress. However, it is important to note that the observed stresses varied depending on the type of soil and the percentage of openings in the walls.
Influence of Peptide Bioregulators on Indicators of Hemostasis in Blood of Irradiated Experimental Animals at Low Altitude Conditions
Authors: KURMANBEKOVA Gülbübü , BEİSHENALİEVA Salkyn , OMURZAKOVA Nurjamal , KIDIRALIYEVA Bermet
Published: September 2023

In modern biology and medicine, much attention is paid to the study of the hemostasis regulation of some cell populations by substances of a peptide nature. They have the ability to regulate the functional and proliferative activity of cells and ensure communication in normal and pathological conditions. Research data showed that significant violations of the hemostatic system also occur with radiation damage to the body. One of the first radiation responses involves the coagulation cascade's activation, which leads to the breakdown of fibrinogen and the formation of fibrin clots. The potential threat of this is quite evident due to the existence of uranium mining tailings in several regions of the Kyrgyz Republic. Considering that significant disturbances of the hemostatic system occur during radiation damage to the body, and effective means are clearly not enough, the study of the effect of bioregulatory peptides in these conditions is of great importance. In the study, we carried out the total X-ray irradiation of laboratory animals on the X-ray therapeutic apparatus RUM-17. Peptide bioregulators peptide-1 and peptide-2 were administered intramuscularly to irradiated animals. Throughout the research, we used methods characterizing all links of hemostasis: vascular-platelet hemostasis, coagulation hemostasis, and fibrinolysis. The study has shown that the use of the peptide bioregulators in the background of acute radiation pathology leads to a decrease in the intensity of the chronic course of post-radiation thrombo hemorrhagic syndrome, contributing to an increase in the content of antithrombin III in the blood and modulating the versatile effects of endogenous heparin, which undoubtedly have a beneficial effect on the pathogenesis of radiation sickness.
Tyramine Adsorption Using the Modification of Takari Natural Sand-Based Silica with Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA)
Authors: NAAT Johnson , NEOLAKA Yantus A. B. , LAWA Yosep , NONİNG Petrus , MENNO Ayu W.m , ROSNİTA Rosnita , WEO Fransiskus B.o. , LESTARANİ Dewi , SUGİARTİ Sri , ISWANTİNİ Diah
Published: September 2023

In this article, we use a batch method to convey tyramine adsorption by modifying Takari natural sand-based silica with BSA and tyramine adsorption. The research stages include the optimization of adsorbent mass, pH, temperature, determination of the isotherm model, and thermodynamic parameters of tyramine adsorption. The tyramine concentration was determined using UV-Vis. The characterizations carried out were functional groups using FT-IR and surface morphology using SEM. The results of FT-IR characterization demonstrated the success of BSA modification, as observed in the C-H, N-H, and C-N groups, which are the typical functional groups of BSA. The SEM image of SiO2@BSA before tyramine adsorption revealed unevenly sized particles, uneven distribution, and agglomeration, leading to larger particles. The morphology of SiO2@BSA-tyramine appeared to be more uniform, exhibiting a smoother shape with a slightly uneven surface. The optimum pH was 5 (qe=11.74 mg/g), and the optimum temperature was 303 K (qe= 2.47 mg/g). The isotherm study showed that the adsorption adhered to the Redlich-Peterson isotherm model with an R2 value of 0.987 (qe=5.157 mg/g and n =3.759). The thermodynamic study demonstrated ∆Ho = 49.08 kJ/mol, ∆Go =-17.84; -20.05 and -22.26 kJ/mol, and ∆So =0.22 kJ/mol.K. These results indicated that the tyramine adsorption process on SiO2@BSA adsorbent occurred endothermically and spontaneously at the temperature of 303 K, and the adsorption was of a physical-chemical adsorption type.
Comparison of platelet-to-lymphocyte and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios with epithelial ovarian cancer stages
Authors: TIRAŞ Halil İbrahim , DÜLGEROĞLU Yakup , AYDIN Çetin
Published: September 2023

Objectives: Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the most common histologic type among ovarian cancers. It is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage and the prognosis worsens. The aim of our study was to investigate the predictive value of serum platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), which are systemic inflammatory response markers in EOC stages.
Methods: In this study, 140 patients diagnosed with primary EOC in İzmir Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic between 01.01.2012-01.07.2019 were included. The cases were staged using the FIGO 2014 Ovarian Cancer Staging system. Whether the PLR and NLR values were different between the stages were analyzed with appropriate statistical analysis methods.
Results: A total of 140 patients, 54 were in the early stage (Stage I: 47; Stage II: 7) and 86 were in the advanced stage (Stage III: 73; Stage IV: 13). The PLR and NLR values differed between the four stages (p = 0.003 and p = 0.032, respectively). The PLR value was different between the early and advanced stages (p = 0.033), the AUC value was 0.607, the optimum cut-off was 220, the sensitivity was 47%, and the specificity was 81% in the early and advanced stage discrimination. Accordingly, the Odds ratio of PLR for advanced EOC was 3.82 (95% CI: 1.70-8.57, p = 0.0011).
Conclusions: The NLR and PLR values were found to have a prognostic value in the discrimination of EOC stages. It has been determined that PLR value may play a predictive role in advanced EOC before surgery.
Les récupérateur·trice·s de déchets font partie de la solution à la gestion des déchets solides au Sénégal
Authors:   WIEGO, Abizaid Olga , Diop Maguette , Soumaré Adama , Wilson Emilie ,   Institute of Development Studies
Published: September 2023

Les récupérateur·trice·s de déchets de l’organisation Bokk Diom travaillant à la décharge de Mbeubeuss de Dakar, dans la capital du Sénégal, ont fourni des services essentiels de gestion des déchets pendant la pandémie de la Covid-19, contribuant à la santé publique, la réduction des impacts environnementaux et à l’atténuation des gaz à effet de serre. Comme pour beaucoup, leurs revenus ont été affectés par la pandémie, en particulier pour les femmes. Mais la plus grande menace pour leurs revenus et leurs moyens de subsistance est la transformation du système de gestion des déchets, qui ne les inclut pas. En s’appuyant sur les résultats de la recherche menée avec Femmes dans l’Emploi Informel : Globalisation et Organisation (WIEGO) pendant la pandémie, Bokk Diom a été capable de plaider en faveur des récupérateur·trice·s et obtenir des autorités nationales des promesses d’inclusion dans la gestion des déchets solides (GDS). Bokk Diom et WIEGO continuent avec leurs efforts pour aboutir à une transition juste pour les récupérateur·trice·s.
Documentos “falam”
Authors: Piovani Verónica Gabriela Silva , Rinaldi Ieda Parra Barbosa , Both Jorge
Published: September 2023

Introdução/Objetivo: O estudo objetivou examinar as propostas de estágio obrigatório em cursos de Bacharelado em Educação Física previstas nos projetos pedagógicos e regulamentos de estágio obrigatório no estado do Paraná. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma análise documental, que teve como amostra cinco cursos de Bacharelado em Educação Física do estado do Paraná, modalidade presencial. Resultados: Os resultados evidenciaram que a estruturação dos estágios obrigatórios apresenta uma grande diversidade enquanto à carga horária e campos de intervenção. As áreas de estágio que predominam são: Prescrição de Exercício físico/promoção da saúde e Treinamento esportivo. Além disso, foram identificadas três unidades temáticas de análise: I) Caracterização do estágio, II) Conceitos sobre estágio e, III) Organização e desenvolvimento do estágio obrigatório. Conclusão: Conclui-se que é necessário investir numa melhor conceptualização, estruturação e organização dos estágios obrigatórios, em consonância com o curso em sua totalidade.
The structural transformation of territories and the climate governance of an urban area: The mediating role of human capital in adaptation processes
Authors: Bari Ahmed Ait , Amzil Mustapha , Mazzaourou Abdeljalil , Agouram Jamal
Published: September 2023

This article forms a crucial part of an economic essay exploring the dynamics of territorial climate governance and its potential impact on the structural transformation of Agadir, a vibrant city. In this context, the role of human capital is also examined while considering the theoretical nuances and empirical analysis tools. The central question drives this study: "to what extent can territorial climate governance contribute to the structural transformation of Agadir, and how does human capital mediate this process?". To tackle this question, we adopted an abductive reasoning approach and aligned our methodology with a post-positivist paradigm. By meticulously aligning theory with observed reality, we formulated a hypothetical model that interconnects the trio of climate governance, structural transformation, and human capital in the context of Agadir. This model was put to the test with data collected from 416 stakeholders involved in the management of territorial affairs in the city. The findings reveal compelling evidence of significant contributions and correlations among the concepts studied. However, our results also highlight the necessity of recognizing and involving new actors to strengthen Agadir's climate governance mechanisms. In conclusion, our research sheds light on the crucial role of territorial climate governance and human capital in driving the structural transformation of Agadir. By providing a novel perspective on this topic, our study underscores the need for inclusive and proactive engagement of various stakeholders to bolster climate governance measures in the city, paving the way for sustainable development and growth.
Bilingual and monolingual students’ out-of-school learning environment in Turkey: A comparative study based on PISA 2018 data
Authors: Karamese Cenan Isci
Published: September 2023

Students’ out-of-school learning environment is one of the most prominent factors affecting their school success, which is mostly a source of inequity unfavoring disadvantaged groups. In some countries including Turkey, bilingual students are among disadvantaged groups because most of them are from immigrant families with low socioeconomic status. PISA provides extensive data about students’ out-of-school learning environment to be analyzed. In this context, the purpose of this study is to compare monolingual and bilingual students’ out-of-school learning environment based on PISA 2018 data. The participants of this study are the PISA 2018 sample of Turkey including 6890 15-year-old students selected from 186 schools through stratified random sampling. PISA 2018 data were collected by PISA Student Questionnaire, which is an online data collection instrument. Results showed that there are meaningful differences between monolingual and bilingual students with respect to all variables representing their out-of-school learning environment with medium effect sizes. These findings indicate a possible inequity problem in the Turkish Education System with respect to out-of-school learning environments unfavoring bilingual students. To achieve a permanent solution, socio-economic inequities need system-wide reforms that are often difficult to execute. However, it is possible to reduce the negative effects of this problem by means of some precautions. In this regard, providing training for parents and increasing the accessibility of schools’ educational sources and technologies for disadvantaged students were suggested in this study.
Digital ethics in education: An examination of Omani information studies students’ ethical competencies during e-learning
Authors: Shehata Ahmed , Khalaf Mustafa Ali , Al-Hijji Khalfan , Osman Nour Eldin
Published: September 2023

Shifting to an e-learning style forced students to learn many skills and competencies to benefit from their experience in an e-learning environment. Ethical competencies play a crucial role in ensuring the fairness of students' assessments and the overall educational process. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the research used   a questionnaire to evaluate the ethical understanding of students enrolled in Sultan Qaboos University's Information Studies Department using a quantitative methodology. The findings of this study reveal a significant lack of basic ethical competencies among students in the e-learning environment which negatively impacts their educational experience. The responses obtained indicate a low level of awareness regarding ethical practices in e-learning   as well as a lack of knowledge concerning learning misconduct practices. The study suggests the implementation of an educational program that addresses academic ethical practices and e-learning misconduct across all educational levels. The outcomes of this research contribute to a better understanding of current e-learning practices among students, raise awareness about the importance of ethical competencies in e-learning   and provide guidance for students to develop ethical digital competencies.
Epidemiology of acute respiratory viral infections of children with cancer before the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: TÖRET Ersin , TOKDEMİR Uğur , ÖZDEMİR Zeynep Canan , AKSAKAL Berra Nur , KILIÇ Ömer , US Tercan , DURMAZ Gül , BOR Ozcan
Published: September 2023

Children with cancer became a major high-risk group during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has become difficult for patients to reach practical and safe care and treatment all over the world. The late diagnosis of many childhood cancers was driven by limited access to healthcare due to the pandemic and fears of COVID-19 that prevented parents from making an early medical assessment of their child's symptoms. Acute respiratory diseases are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children with cancer, regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic and were seen less frequently in the pandemic during the lockdown and distant education period in comparison to the time before the pandemic in children with cancer. Acute respiratory viral infections frequently cause febrile neutropenia attacks in children under five years of age. A three year retrospective cross-sectional study was performed in a tertiary care university hospital. Children with cancer who presented to the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology with the diagnosis of acute respiratory viral infection were included in the study if they had available results of multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of nasopharyngeal aspirate samples. The qualitative detection of 18 respiratory viruses and four bacterias were detected by the real-time multiplex polymerase chain reaction. Sixty-six patients with 93 acute respiratory viral infection were included in this study. Seventy of 93 (75%) samples were positive for at least one pathogen. The most common three viruses were HRV, Influenza H1N1, and Influenza H1N3, respectively. Other than COVID-19, the risk of severe acute respiratory viral infections are always important in children with cancer and during the pandemic, hygiene measures and social restrictions caused a reduction in the number of acute respiratory viral infection. This study is critical because it shows the distribution of agents in children with cancer who had acute viral upper respiratory tract infections in the near term before the pandemic.
A narrative review of the history and recent advances in minimally invasive pancreatic resection
Authors: Shannon Alexander , Bath Natalie M. , Ejaz Aslam
Published: September 2023

Pancreatic resections are complex operations that carry the potential for long-term and life-threatening complications. Over the past several decades, improved surgical techniques and perioperative care have decreased the morbidity and mortality associated with these operations. As laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery has been increasingly used in other specialties, the role of minimally invasive techniques in pancreatic surgery remains unclear. We aimed to review the evolution of pancreatic surgery and summarize current data comparing outcomes between open and minimally invasive pancreatic techniques. A comprehensive review was performed using MEDLINE/PubMed with the search dates of January 1, 2018 to February 28, 2023. In PubMed, the terms “pancreas”, “minimally invasive surgery”, and “robotic surgery” were searched. Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (DP) is associated with decreased length of hospital stay and intraoperative blood loss with similar morbidity and mortality when compared to open DP. While randomized data supports decreased length of stay for minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), the LEOPARD 2 trial was terminated early due to increased mortality among patients undergoing laparoscopic PD. Minimally invasive DP appears safe and efficacious compared to open surgery, whereas additional ongoing randomized studies from experienced centers are needed to determine the role of minimally invasive surgery for PD.
UJI PENGARUH PESTISIDA NABATI MENGGUNAKAN EKSTRAK DAUN MIMBA (Azadirachta indica) DAN UMBI GADUNG (Dioscorea hispida Dennst.) TERHADAP WALANG SANGIT PADA TANAMAN PADI
Authors: Noor Ilmah , Sari Sasi Gendro , Faulina Faulina
Published: September 2023

Vegetable pesticides are pesticides whose basic ingredients come from plants. The plants  that can be used  as vegetable pesticides are neem (Azadirachte indica) and Gadung  (Dioscorea  hispida  Dennst.)  plants which contain  active  ingredients  that  can  control  insect  pests. Neem leaves contain active ingredients in the form  of  azadirachtin,  meliantriol,  salanin,  and  nimbin.  Meanwhile,  gadung  tubers are  known  to  contain toxic  active compounds,  namely  dioscorin, diosgenin,  dioscin,  saponins, alkaloids,  and  phenols.  The  purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness  of  the  effect  of  botanical pesticides  using  extracts  of  neem  leaves and  Gadung  tubers against rice  pests,  namely  Walang Sangit (Leptocorisa  oratorius  F.).  The  method  of application to Walang Sangit was carried out with different concentrations,  namely  40  ml/L,  60  ml/L,  and 80  ml/L. The time of  application of  the  extract  was  carried  out  in  3  treatments,  namely  in  the morning  (08.00  – 10.00  WITA),  in  the  afternoon (11.00  – 12.00 WITA),  and in  the  afternoon  (16.00 – 18.00  WITA).  The  test  results  were  seen  24  hours  after  the application  of  the  extract.  The  results  showed  that  the  concentration  that  had  the  best  results  was  at  a concentration  of  40  ml/liter  which  was  able  to  kill  or  kill  stink  bugs  with a  period  of  48-50  hours.  This  can  be used  as  an alternative  or one of  the recommendations  in controlling  insect  pests,  especially  for  walang  sangit.
Analyzing the Connectivity of Combined Statistical Areas in Different Census Regions Using ArcGIS
Authors: Varekar Shraddha , Srinivasan Srikeerthi , Shah Niral , Gopalakrishnan Nithin Narayanan , Jones Jr. Erick
Published: September 2023

The study aims to analyze the spatial relationship between critical infrastructure and socioeconomic regions in Texas cities, identify areas at risk, and develop effective emergency response strategies. It also focuses on analyzing the connectivity of Combined Statistical Areas (CSAs) in different census regions through various modes of transportation, identify areas that require infrastructure upgrades, and inform policy decisions aimed at improving transportation infrastructure and increasing connectivity. The goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between critical infrastructure, emergency response, and transportation infrastructure in Texas cities, and inform policy decisions aimed at addressing disparities and improving connectivity.