bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Status Quo of Multi-Objective Design Optimization of Kinetic Facades: A Quantitative Review
Authors: Sadeghı Jaleh , Maden Feray
Published: June 2024

Kinetic facades provide numerous advantages, such as improving the energy efficiency in buildings, effective control of daylight and natural ventilation, and the assurance of human comfort within indoor spaces. Either in the process of designing or programming the active control systems for kinetic facades, addressing the complicated nature of indoor climate necessitates advanced models that aid in determining optimal operations. However, the status quo of multi-objective (MOO) optimization in kinetic facade performance remains largely unexplored. This study delves into the trends in MOO methods and their broad applications through a scientific mapping and quantitative review process. The goal is to investigate the kinetic facade designers' contributions to expanding the application of computational MOOs. The findings indicate that researchers focused on kinetic facades have played a limited role in extending the MOO applications. This review paper is significant as it explores a less-explored facet of knowledge related to building design optimization, aiming to inspire researchers to stay well-informed of evolving trends and integrate recent computational innovations into their kinetic facade designs.
An Example of Remote Monitoring for A Refrigerated Display Cabinet: Effects on Energy Performance
Authors: Güven Yaren , Aktaş Ahmet , Aktaş Mustafa , Erten Süleyman , Öder Melis
Published: June 2024

Refrigerated display cabinets, which are widely used in supermarkets, are one of the parts of the cold chain. These refrigerators are used for both cold storage and frozen storage of products at specific temperature ranges by standards. In refrigerated display cabinets, the air refrigerated by the heat drawn by the evaporator is blown to the food products. Due to negative interactions with hot ambient air, open-type refrigerated display cabinets consume large amounts of electrical energy. Therefore, the refrigerated display cabinet must have high energy efficiency. Energy labeling was made mandatory for refrigerated display cabinets launched in 2021 and energy labeling was classified from A to G. With this application, refrigerators are classified according to their efficiency. The energy consumption values of the compressor, evaporator fan, condenser fan, PTC resistor, and lighting units that cause energy consumption in the refrigerator were determined, and an algorithm was developed to keep these parameters under control. With this algorithm, energy consumption data is presented and, possible problems are detected, and warnings are given for these problems. With this algorithm that warns the refrigerator when necessary, malfunctions that may occur in the refrigerating system will be prevented. With this remote monitoring method, which aims to check whether the refrigerated display cabinets' meet the energy consumption values specified by the manufacturer under actual operating conditions, the impact of the remote monitoring method on energy efficiency has been revealed, and it was concluded that it can contribute to operational efficiency by reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.
Enhancing Water Management in Jordan: A Fresh Tomato Water Footprint Analysis
Authors: Hamaideh Arwa , Al-Zghoul Tharaa , Dababseh Nuha , Jamrah Ahmad
Published: June 2024

Water footprint  (WF) analysis is crucial for comprehending agricultural water usage patterns. This study aims to determine the total WF for tomatoes in Jordan from 1994 to 2023, covering both summer and winter seasons, to inform decision-making regarding tomato cultivation practices in the area. Despite inconsistencies in data recording, particularly regarding fertilizer application and sunshine, the WF serves as a valuable tool for estimating seasonal variations in water requirements and facilitating comparisons between different approaches to water usage for tomatoes. Comparative studies globally suggest variability in WFs due to factors such as climate, irrigation methods, and soil conditions influencing results. In this study, the CROPWAT 8.0 model was employed to analyze input data obtained from the Department of Statistics, NASA POWER, and local farmers near the Baqoura, Deir Alla, and Ghour Alsafi stations. The analysis aimed to determine the green WF (rainfall), blue WF (irrigation), and gray WF (water required to dilute pollutants) at these stations. The results revealed that the total WF during winter was approximately 7217.62, 8417.65, and 14061.42 m3/ton for the Baqoura, Deir Alla, and Ghour Alsafi stations. In summer, the respective values were around 3107.67, 6026.52, and 11847.35 m3/ton. Significant findings include ET green, evapotranspiration (ET) blue, crop water use (CWU) green and blue, and production yield for 2023. The nitrogen application per dunum was also calculated as 368 kg/30 dunum, equating to 123 kg/ha. The significance of these results lies in their potential to inform and optimize water management practices in tomato cultivation, promoting sustainability and resource efficiency.
Do Small Studies Add Up In The What Works Clearinghouse?
Authors: Neitzel Amanda Jean , Pellegrini Marta , Lake Cynthia , Slavin Robert
Published: June 2024

The Every Student Succeeds Act has made the use of evidence even more relevant to policymakers and practitioners. The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) serves a role as reviewer of evidence as policymakers and practitioners attempt to navigate the broad expanse of educational research. For this reason, it is of vital interest to understand whether WWC policies lead to fair estimates of effect sizes. Previous research (e.g. Cheung & Slavin, 2016) has indicated that small studies are associated with greatly inflated effect sizes. This study examined whether this could be explained by methodological and program factors of studies in the WWC database. Using the outcomes from all accepted studies in the reading and mathematics areas, we found a non-linear trend of effect size decreasing as the sample size increases. Even controlling for research design, level of assignment, type of intervention, and type of outcome, there was still an effect of sample size. While publication bias, intervention strength, methodological rigor, and superrealization may each contribute partially to this sample size effect, neither individually nor together do they explain the full impact of sample size on effect size. We suggest the WWC institute a policy of weighting studies by inverse variance before averaging effect sizes, and setting minimum sample criteria to reduce the inflationary effect of small study bias.
Önlisans Öğrencilerinin Risk İçeren Dijital Oyun Bağımlılığına İlişkin Farkındalıklarının Saptanması ve Eğitilmesi
Authors: Yazıcıoğlu Coşgun Müfide Merve , Oktay Sultan Melek , İnce Elif Sena
Published: June 2024

Riskli davranışlar, bireylerin yaşamlarını olumsuz yönde etkileyen ve birey-çevre ilişkisi için risk içeren durumlardır. Riskli durumlara maruz kalma zamanla bireylerde bağımlılığa neden olabilmektedir. Günümüzde gençler arasında en yaygın görülen riskli davranışlardan biri de dijital oyun bağımlılığıdır. Bu çalışmada öğrencilerin dijital oyun bağımlılığı ile ilgili farkındalıklarının geliştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma grubu, 2023-2024 eğitim öğretim yılında Aydıntepe Meslek Yüksekokulunda öğrenim gören önlisans öğrencilerinden oluşmaktadır. Bu çalışma kapsamında öncelikle üniversite öğrencilerinin dijital oyun bağımlılığı farkındalıkları tespit edilmiş daha sonra bu konuda eğitim verilerek bağımlılığa ilişkin farkındalık kazandırmak amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden tek grup ön test-son test deneysel desen kullanılmıştır. Dijital oyun bağımlılığı farkındalığı düşük olan öğrencilere yapılan eğitim sonrasında farkındalıklarının orta düzeye yükseldiği ve bunun istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
أثر العوامل التنظيمية المسببة لضغوط العمل على الاغتراب الوظيفي: دراسة تطبيقية في جامعة مؤتة
Authors: العبادلة عبدالرحمن
Published: June 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى تحليل أثر العوامل المسببة لضغوط العمل على الاغتراب الوظيفي من وجهة نظر العاملين في جامعة مؤتة. لتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم تطوير استبانة وتوزيعها على عينة عشوائية بسيطة تكونت من (400) مبحوثا، تم استرجاع (370) استبانة منها، بينما كان العدد الصالح للتحليل هو (360) استبانة. وتم استخدام الرزمة الإحصائية للعلوم الاجتماعية (SPSS.19) لمعالجة وتحليل البيانات، للإجابة على أسئلة الدراسة واختبار الفرضيات. وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى أن مستوى توافر العوامل المسببة لضغوط العمل في جامعة مؤتة جاء بمستوى متوسط، وبمتوسط حسابي (3,00)، كما توصلت الدراسة إلى أن مستوى الاغتراب الوظيفي جاء بمستوى متوسط، وبمتوسط حسابي (2,68)، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى أن هناك أثراً للعوامل المسببة لضغوط العمل وكل أبعادها في الاغتراب الوظيفي وكل أبعاده. وأوصت الدراسة بإجراء مزيد من الدراسات للتعرف على أثر العوامل الشخصية المسببة لضغوط العمل على الاغتراب الوظيفي أو الالتزام التنظيمي.
Enclave ed exclave
Authors: Tomasin Lorenzo
Published: June 2024

Alcuni lettori ci chiedono chiarimenti sulla pronuncia della parola enclave: si legge “all’italiana” come conclave, o “alla francese?” E al plurale? Per exclave le regole sono le stesse?
On the quantum decomposition of the planet Mercury's orbit path using post-Newtonian gravitation
Authors: Halayka Shawn
Published: June 2024

By quantizing the kinematic and gravitational time dilation using various step sizes, one obtains a set of weighted orbit paths. The precession associated with each weighted orbit path combines to provide the same answer as the classical analytical solution.
Assessing the assessments: toward a multidimensional approach to AI literacy
Authors: Biagini Gabriele
Published: June 2024

This scoping review explores the field of artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, focusing on the tools available for evaluating individuals’ self-perception of their AI literacy. In an era where AI technologies increasingly infiltrate various aspect of daily life, from healthcare diagnostics to personalized digital platforms, the need for a comprehensive understanding of AI literacy has never been more critical. This literacy extends beyond mere technical competence to include ethical considerations, critical thinking, and socio-emotional skills, reflecting the complex interplay between AI technologies and societal norms. The review synthesizes findings from diverse studies, highlighting the development and validation processes of several key instruments designed to measure AI literacy across different dimensions. These tools – ranging from the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Questionnaire (AILQ) to the General Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence Scale (GAAIS) – embody the nature of AI literacy, encompassing affective, behavioral, cognitive, and ethical components. Each instrument offers unique insights into how individuals perceive their abilities to understand, engage with, and ethically apply AI technologies. By examining these assessment tools, the review sheds light on the current landscape of AI literacy measurement, underscoring the importance of self-perception in educational strategies, personal growth, and ethical decision-making. The findings suggest a critical need for educational interventions and policy formulations that address the gaps between perceived and actual AI literacy, promoting a more inclusive, critically aware, and competent engagement with AI technologies.
Apprendere ed insegnare nell’era degli ecosistemi digitali intelligenti: pratiche didattiche e nuove piste di ricerca
Authors: Messina Salvatore , Gaggioli Cristina , Panciroli Chiara
Published: June 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational context marks an advancement in the transition towards innovative educational paradigms, acting as a catalyst for the personalization and optimization of learning processes. Through the analysis of study strategies adopted by a sample of 118 students at the end of their secondary education cycle, this research investigates the impact of digital technologies (with a specific focus on the application of AI) on learning dynamics. Employing a laboratory approach, the metacognitive skills of students and their information processing study strategies are examined, implemented by the analysis of cognitive autobiographies and activities focused on knowledge visualization with and without the adoption of digital technologies (including AI technologies). The aim of this study is to raise critical awareness towards the processing and representation of knowledge by students to promote the development of innovative teaching methodologies that optimize the effective adoption of digital technologies in the teaching and learning process, outlining new directions for research and teaching practice in a continuously evolving field.
Quality of Life for Patient with Hypertension in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf City
Authors: Al-Shiblawi Firas Saad Khait , Çakmak Huri Seval Gönderen
Published: June 2024

Background: Uncontrolled hypertension affects millions of people worldwide, whether they live in developed or developing countries. According to the WHO, there are around 1.13 billion people in the globe who suffer from hypertension. Every year, almost seven million individuals die as a result of hypertension.
Aim of study: The aim of this study is to evaluate quality of life in hypertension patients treated in al-Najaf teaching  hospitals.
Methodology:   Descriptive design cross-sectional study was used in the study. The population of the study consists of hypertension patients who are followed up in the Teaching Hospitals in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Province/Iraq. The sample of the study consisted of 120 patients who applied to the hospitals on February 1, 2022 and May 1, 2022 and met the research criteria. Study data were collected with Quality Of Life, the Socio demographic data form,
       Results :The results of study showed   that 35% of the patients were between the ages of 46-55 and 62.5% were female. It is seen that 25% of the evaluated patients are illiterate and 22.5% are high school graduates. 59.2% of the patients resided in the city and 73.3% of them had hypertension between 1-10 years. It was observed that the quality of life increased as the age of the patients increased and the highest quality of life was statistically higher in the 66-75 age range (p<0,05). It has been determined that the quality of life of individuals who do not work and who have a disease year of 21-30 years is high (p<0,05).
Conclusion: The median quality of life of patients differs radically by demographic factors like age, level of education, occupation, and length of disease. Patient awareness is significantly related to demographic variables such as age, education, occupation, and duration of disease.
Recommendation :  The study recommended to Encourage patients  to regular monitoring of blood pressure. And Educated them  about anxiety and depression management to enhance their psychological status.
Courting The Id in Dystopian Fiction: A Freudian Study of J.M. Coetzee’s Disgrace
Authors: Masumbe Charity Besingi
Published: June 2024

This article explored the moral decadence in post-Apartheid South Africa and examined the injuries that such immorality had on the psyche of the post-apartheid South African woman. It further analysed the necessary shifts in perception and interpretation that depressed South African woman had to grapple with in the face of the immoralities that ensued and identified the new vision of self, art and the world which women invent to liberate themselves from the shackles of morally decay societies. From this perspective, the work anchors on the hypothesis that most post-colonial African societies build immoral societal boundaries which give room to high level of immorality, thus creating avenues for varied philosophies and new modes of survival. Written against the backdrop of Pyscho-Analytic theory, the work concludes that there is the dire need for the moralization and reconstruction of public institutions for mental stability and nation building.
Using Mathematical Techniques to Analyse Biomedical Data: A K-complexes EEG Signal Classification Study
Authors: Al-Hadeethi Hanan , Al-Hadeethi Ikhlas
Published: June 2024

This paper endeavored to characterize the design, elaboration, and investigation of the execution of the K-complexes classification method in Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. To solve many-aims optimization issues for the high dimensionality of every database, a mechanism for feature extraction that depends on merging the Discrete Fourier Transform (Discrete-FT) with Covariance Matrix (Cov-matrix) has been suggested. An EEG signal was split into comparatively little intervals and segments as the first step of the model design. For every EEG segment, Discrete-FT was applied. The Cov-matrix were employed to figure out the most efficient input features to represent the EEG signal. As the input to diverse classifiers, for instance, K-means and the Naïve Bayes algorithm, the extracted features were used. The suggested procedure equips a high rate of accuracy, ~94% when the outcomes were compared with current studies. In conclusion, results exhibited that the submitted process can evolve the classification of K-complexes in EEG signals. Compared with other methods, the proposed method supplied the best outcomes. Furthermore, the presented method can have functional applications to assist physicians in classifying transient events in sleep stages more precisely than the current methods. The new procedure can be utilized for several medical data species, such as restless legs syndrome, epilepsy, Focal and Non-Focal, etc.
The Role of Strategic Monitoring In Achieving Competitive Superiority " An Analytical Study of The Opinions of A Sample of Working in The Iraqi Insurance Company"
Authors: Abdul Mahdi Ali Mudher
Published: June 2024

This This research attempts to diagnose the nature of the role that strategic monitoring contributes to the competitive superiority of the Iraqi insurance company, as strategic monitoring represents an important resource in the company and the main driver of other resources, so it is necessary to strengthen the special competencies of strategic monitoring to achieve competitive superiority that ensures the survival and continuity of the company in operation, as The research problem indicated that there is a clear lack of attention to the two research variables in the researched company, so the importance of the research emerges in the researcher’s attempt to provide solutions to address this problem, and to achieve the research objectives, so the researcher adopted the descriptive analytical approach in its applied aspect, as the questionnaire was used in collecting data. Which was distributed to a sample of (70) employees of the surveyed company, which was adapted to suit the purposes of the current research, and after processing and interpreting the results of the data analysis that was carried out using a number of statistical tools found in the ready-made program (SPSS V.28), the validity of the main and subsidiary hypotheses that were confirmed was confirmed. Included in the research, which emphasized the importance of the moral role that strategic monitoring contributes to achieving competitive superiority, and therefore it is necessary to activate the dimensions of strategic monitoring and invest in them in the best possible way to achieve competitive superiority for the Iraqi insurance company in light of the highly competitive environment in which it operates.
The Effects of Supply Chain Management Drivers on the Successful Nurture of Bangladesh's E-Commerce Ventures
Authors: Nujhat Anjum Ani , Friday Ogbu Ede
Published: June 2024

E-commerce is thriving with the evolution of the modern business model and will be continually uplifted in several decades. With a massive number of start-up ventures carrying out E-commerce, Supply chain management drivers have been largely influenced, and this trend also has a great impact on emerging ventures. Here, the study tends to highlight the impact of e-commerce on SCM drivers mainly processes related to raw material management, location strategies, distribution, data and use of information systems. This study uses a quantitative approach, a closed survey-based design, to investigate the impact of e-commerce on SCM drivers. The basic tools for analyzing causal variables are biserial and Pearson correlations, as well as linear regression, which is used to measure thedegree of influence of the independent variables on the dependent variables. To interpret the results, ANOVA and descriptive statistics are used. In addition, the T-test and Kurtosis are used to test hypotheses. As the primary drivers of SCM, expected results are highlighted, including examples: material management, location, transportation, and data are correlated and positive. This survey is based on direct data collection using five Likert scale questionnaires, providing an expert perspective on the subject, demonstrating originality and providing valuable information to entrepreneurs of Bangladesh.
Opportunities and Barriersto E-CommerceAdoption forWomen in Bangladesh:
Authors: Mohammed Masum Iqbal , Gagan Pareek , Mohammad Rayhanul Islam
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the Bangladeshi women’s opportunities when operating e-commerce from a COVID-19 shock viewpoint. There was a time when women's work was not given priority. Women were considered to be less educated, get married early and handle all the work in the husband's family throughout their life. All those women had a hard life. Women were deprived of education, science, research, business and technology. But now, times have changed a lot. Women are fighting for equal rights. Proper use of technology at home can make them financially sustainable. The role of e-commerce is immense in making women financially independent or self-reliant, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19. And by doing this e-commerce business, even a woman from house to house has become successful. Women can't go out whenever they want; they have to take care of the housework. But e-commerce has also made it easier for women to do business. Today, women are able to do business even after taking care of the family. However,women have to think about skills and practices, knowledge of technology, training, market demand, and their own interests. The government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh may find the policy recommendation helpful in overcoming challenges and boosting the e-commerce industry's profitability.
PERFIL DE PUBLICAÇÕES SOBRE CIRURGIA BARIÁTRICA: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOMÉTRICA
Authors: Laianny Quirino de Lima Emilly , Carlos Carvalho Pinheiro Gabriel , Ferraz de Queiroga Freire Isadora , Marcelino Da Silva Mariz Kalline , Eduarda Silva de Sousa Maria , Nunes Alves de Sousa Milena
Published: June 2024

Nas últimas décadas, tem sido verificado que o excesso de peso e a obesidade estão em crescente aumento em vários países, duplicando o número de pessoas obesas e a cirurgia bariátrica torna-se uma alternativa para os indivíduos que já tentaram outros tipos de tratamento, como dieta, exercícios físicos e terapia farmacológica e não obtiveram resultados significativos. Portanto, é necessário analisar as produções científicas sobre cirurgia bariátrica publicados no periódico Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva (ABCD), visto que este periódico é referência no Brasil. Para tanto, foi realizado estudo descritivo, com análise bibliométrica. Os trabalhos analisados foram publicados entre os anos 2014 até o ano 2024 e foram disponibilizados no sítio da revista. Assim, foi constatada a prevalência de estudos de campo, com maior predominância de pesquisadores da área da saúde, especialmente da área da Medicina, e publicados na língua portuguesa. O Brasil foi o país que mais obteve destaque, majoritariamente dos estados de Pernambuco (Recife) e Paraná (Curitiba). Os temas mais abordados foram a eficácia da perda de peso, o impacto na saúde metabólica, a qualidade de vida, as complicações pós-operatórias e a avaliação de técnicas cirúrgicas. Por fim, espera-se que os achados dessa análise bibliométrica possibilitem aprofundar o conhecimento do tema e aumentar o interesse e visibilidade nessa área, na tentativa de reduzir as limitações inerentes à discussão do tema.
Genética e gagueira do desenvolvimento - Atualização.
Authors: Peixoto Silva Amanda , Vasconcelos Porto Marjorie , Peixoto de Souza Silva Lidiane , Dos Santos Silva Welington
Published: June 2024

Gagueira é um distúrbio caracterizado pela interrupção do fluxo e alteração do ritmo da fala, incluindo a repetição de sons, sílabas e palavras, bem como bloqueios e prolongamentos. Essa disfluência pode gerar sofrimento aos seus portadores pelo desconforto e insegurança durante o processo de interação social mediado pela linguagem. Uma melhor compreensão dos mecanismos causais da gagueira pode auxiliar no desenvolvimento de estratégias de tratamento mais eficazes. O objetivo desse estudo é uma revisão narrativa da literatura sobre os avanços do conhecimento em relação ao papel da genética na etiologia da gagueira do desenvolvimento. Estudos realizados em gêmeos em diversos países, embora com variação nos resultados, apontam na maioria deles que o componente genético tenha mais importância na etiologia da gagueira do desenvolvimento que os fatores ambientais. Nos últimos 20 anos houve um grande progresso neste campo com a descoberta de genes mutantes relacionados à gagueira e também com o estudo de camundongos em que foram introduzidos estes genes mutantes. Todo este avanço aponta para um progressivo aumento da compreensão das bases neurais da gagueira do desenvolvimento e seus diversos fenótipos, com o potencial de favorecer o desenvolvimento de tratamentos individualizados e mais efetivos aos portadores.
BLOQUEIO DE PLEXO BRAQUIAL COM ÊNFASE NO CONTROLE DA DOR PÓS-OPERATÓRIA
Authors: Teixeira Ana Carolina Berto , Alcântara Gisleide Tristão Franco de , Lima Sarah Faria , Júnior Francisco Alexandre de Oliveira , Pereira Vitor Turra Rondinelli , Gonçalves Ana Paula Bandiera , Souza Laureen Garcia Simões de , Ferreira Giovanna Braga , Aguiar Clarissa Domingos , Assato Carolina Mitsue Soares , Tamura Isabela Rissoli , Santos Joicy Souza , Mesquita Ana Paula Bond , Fernandes Henrique Carreiro
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Investigar a literatura sobre como o bloqueio com ropivacaína no plexo braquial interescalênico funciona e qual é a melhor forma de administração para tratar a dor pós-operatória de ombro em adultos. Metodologia: Uma revisão completa da literatura. A pesquisa começou com base na dor do paciente e na melhor estratégia de tratamento; o levantamento eletrônico foi realizado utilizando as bases de dados eletrônicos LILACS e Pubmed. Resultados: Os pacientes que receberam ropivacaína para analgesia relataram melhora satisfatória no período pós-operatório. Considerações finais: Para controlar a dor pós-operatória, o bloqueio do plexo braquial interescalênico com ropivacaína é considerado eficaz independentemente do gênero, da idade ou dos valores antropométricos. Os autores concordam que o uso da substância diminui o uso de opióides. A adição de dexametasona perineural à ropivacaína parece tornar o bloqueio ainda mais eficaz, aumentando a álgica (prolongamento do bloqueio) e reduzindo a frequência de náuseas e vômitos. Parece que a combinação de tramadol e ropivacaína aumenta a eficácia do bloqueio sensorial, diminuindo o tempo de início e a duração do bloqueio.
ACUPUNTURA NA PROFILAXIA DA ENXAQUECA SEM AURA COMPARADA COM A TERAPIA FARMACOLÓGICA: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Rebouças Júnior Henrique Jorge , Moreira Barreiro de Araújo Ana Luísa , Oliveira Bitencourt Nóbrega Bárbara Maria , Formiga da Silva Karolainy , Medeiros da Nóbrega Neidivania , De Caldas Francelino Maria Izadora , Dos Santos Medeiros Gabriel , Suassuna de Aquino Ana Caroliny , Pinto de Almeida Júnior Erinaldo , Barbosa de Figueiredo Medeiros Luiz Antônio , Mendes Dantas Ruthy Anny , Formiga Farias Lucas Matheus , Nunes Alves de Sousa Milena
Published: June 2024

Introdução: A enxaqueca sem aura é um distúrbio doloroso primário, de caráter pulsante, unilateral e recorrente. A terapia farmacológica é a primeira opção para o alívio das crises, porém, cerca de 40% dos pacientes necessitam de terapia profilática. Nesse contexto surge a acupuntura, que já se mostrou muito eficaz no controle de quadros dolorosos. Objetivo: Analisar a efetividade da profilaxia com acupuntura em relação às terapias farmacológicas na enxaqueca sem aura. Método: Foi realizada uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura. A partir dos descritores encontrados no Descritores em Ciências da Saúde em inglês, associados ao operador booleano “AND”: “Acupuncture” e “Migraine Without Aura”, foram selecionados artigos das seguintes bases de dados: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, National Library of Medicine, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde e Portal de Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior. Como critérios de elegibilidade foram escolhidos estudos caracterizados como Ensaios Clínicos Randomizados em inglês, espanhol e português com disponibilidade de texto completo, resultando em uma amostra final de cinco artigos. Resultados: A maioria dos estudos concordam que inicialmente a terapia profilática com acupuntura se mostrou superior na diminuição da frequência, da dor, no uso de medicamentos sintomáticos e na melhoria da qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Porém, após seis meses, não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos em uso de acupuntura e em uso de terapias farmacológicas nos desfechos clínicos analisados. Conclusão: A acupuntura é válida como terapia profilática alternativa às terapias farmacológicas, tendo se mostrado superior a curto prazo em todos os desfechos selecionados, com baixo risco de viés nos artigos analisados. Porém, é importante ressaltar a escassez de estudos relacionados ao tema, recomendando-se um maior esforço da comunidade científica na pesquisa e nos testes com relação à prática integrativa na profilaxia da Enxaqueca sem aura.
Don’t Forget to Like, Follow, and Regulate: An Argument for the Expansion of Protections for Child Social Media Influencers
Authors: Waldo Caroline
Published: June 2024

Child social media influencers, colloquially known as “kidfluencers,” have skyrocketed to fame alongside the growth of social media. However, traditional child labor laws do not consider online influencing “work” or these kids to be “child performers.” Thus, these children do not receive any form of legal protection for their presence online, leaving them open to exploitation and severe harms. This Note explores the lack of protection provided to kidfluencers, ultimately proposing a new federal labor law to expand child actor protections to kidfluencers. Part I of this Note provides a brief history of the landscape by reviewing landmark Supreme Court cases on the rights of the child, detailing the introduction of child labor laws and child actor protections, and surveying the meteoric rise of social media and “family vlogging” in the field of child labor. Part II explores the potential harms that kidfluencers could face due to the lack of regulation in the “family vlogging” field. Part III proposes a reform for the current legal schema to protect child influencers, ultimately culminating in a new federal labor law expanding current protections to protect child actors and introducing a privacy aspect to preserve children’s right to consent.
MODERATOR KONTEN DALAM KAITANNYA MENINGKATKAN CITRA MARKETPLACE
Authors: Ningsih Masnia , Dewi Ratnaningrum Zusyana
Published: June 2024

Citra positif menjadi hal yang mutlak bagi sebuah perusahaan bisnis di era komunikasi, sehingga diperlukan berbagai Inovasi dan kreativitas oleh perusahaan dalam usaha untuk untuk mendapatkan simpati dan kepercayaan atau Trust dari publik. Salah satu bentuk usaha yang dilakukan oleh Marketplace adalah dengan menggandeng perusahaan moderasi konten, di mana fungsi dari dilakukannya pembatasan atau penyaringan konten tersebut adalah untuk membantu perusahaan Marketplace dalam menghadapi masyarakat atau publik yang semakin kritis di mana mereka mengharapkan pemenuhan pelayanan informasi yang akurat dan tentunya positif yang dapat meyakinkan dirinya (masyarakat) dan tidak menimbulkan keragu-raguan saat akan bertransaksi di Marketplace tersebut. Dengan menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif, penelitian ini mengkaji moderator konten dalam kaitannya meningkatkan citra Marketplace. Dalam pencapaian Citra positif perusahaan Marketplace apabila dihubungkan dengan aktivitas dari moderator konten akan nampak pada peningkatan jumlah pengguna jasa layanan Marketplace tertentu sebagai bukti bahwa masyarakat memberikan kepercayaan yang lebih dan memperoleh kenyamanan dan keamanan saat melakukan transaksi di dalamnya. Hasil akhir dari pencapaian Citra positif adalah eksistensi dan keberlangsungan perusahaan Marketplace dalam jangka waktu yang panjang.
Upaya Pengoptimalan Laba dengan Metode Pencatatan dan Metode Penilaian Persediaan
Authors: Trianingsih Ria Ayu , Ashari Muhammad Hasyim
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this research is to choose a method of recording and valuing inventory of finished goods that can increase profits at CV Istana Boneka Malang. The research approach used in this study is a quantitative approach. The analysis technique used is to use a comparison between perpetual and periodic inventory recording methods to determine the cost of goods sold and gross profit earned by the company. The results showed that the selection of the method of recording and valuation at CV Istana Boneka Malang that should be used is the inventory recording method using the LIFO inventory valuation method, where this method provides a higher gross profit than other valuation methods. However, as stated in Article 10 paragraph (6) of Law Number 36 of 2008 concerning Income Tax which states that the method that is fiscally permissible is the Average or FIFO inventory valuation method, CV Istana Boneka Malang can use the inventory recording method with the inventory valuation method. Average as a consideration of the method produces the highest gross profit after the LIFO inventory valuation method.
State of the art in melanoma brain metastatic treatment and evidence of combined high-dose radiotherapy and immunotherapy approach
Authors: Comas Anton Silvia , Meca Santamaria Gerard , Mañes Garcia Anabel , Gabriela Antelo Redondo Maria
Published: June 2024

Finding the perfect strategy to treat melanoma brain metastases (BMs) has become a real-world challenge. Despite the difference in response and survival from different primary tumors, multiple guidelines recommend a multidisciplinary approach to treating BM. Although these guidelines are not specific for melanoma BM, most subjects included in the studies on which the guidelines are based are patients with melanoma. One of the strategies for the treatment of melanoma BM that arouses the most interest is the concurrent use of stereotactic radiosurgery and immunotherapy. This strategy seems to be feasible and has shown to improve survival and local control in retrospective series and phase 1 and 2 prospective trials. Here, we present a review of the current recommendations for addressing melanoma BM and the evidence available about the strategy combining focal radiation and immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Rational virtual screening, ADME, and molecular simulation studies of potential inhibitors of human superoxide dismutase 1 in a dysfunctional antioxidant system
Authors: Sunday Alonge Ayodele , Hezekiah Fatoki Toluwase , Isaac Ajayi Iseoluwa , Olabayode Saliu Ibrahim , Chukwuejim Stanley , Dele Famusiwa Courage , Adetuyi Oluwafijimi , Esther Joseph Ohunene
Published: June 2024

Superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1), a copper-dependent enzyme, facilitates the conversion of superoxide anions into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen, thereby regulating superoxide levels. Dysfunctions in SOD1 have been linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, as well as liver and lung cancers. This study aimed to identify SOD1 modulators using in silico rational virtual enrichment screening, pharmacokinetics, docking, and molecular dynamic simulation (MDS). The findings yielded 38 compounds, predominantly exhibiting high gastrointestinal absorption but mostly non-permeable across the blood–brain barrier, with few exhibiting inhibitory effects on selected cytochrome P450s. Molecular docking revealed that compound 1 (PubChem CID: 36791369) exhibited the highest binding affinity (−6.771 kcal·mol-1), followed by compound 19 (PubChem CID: 30935) with −6.468 kcal·mol-1, and compound 20 (PubChem CID: 135744521) with −5.978 kcal·mol-1. MDS and molecular mechanics/generalized Born surface area analysis indicated that the compound CID 36791369 – SOD1 complex and compound CID 30935 – SOD1 complex remained stable and energetically favorable under simulated physiological conditions at 0 ns and 100 ns. In conclusion, this study identified 38 compounds, among which compounds SN5, SN6, SN7, SN12, and SN25 emerged as potential inhibitors of SOD1 based on overall analyses. Further, research will be necessary to investigate the therapeutic effectiveness of these top five compounds in vitro and in vivo against SOD1.
Status and trends of landbird populations in the Northern Colorado Plateau Network: 2023 field season
Authors: Roberts Samuel , Tymkiw Elizabeth , Ladin Zachary , Shriver Greg
Published: June 2024

In 2023, the University of Delaware, in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS), completed the eighteenth year of a habitat-based landbird monitoring program in park units of the Northern Colorado Plateau Network (NCPN). This program is designed to provide rigorous population trend data for most diurnal, regularly occurring breeding landbird species throughout the network. This population information is useful for land managers and supports the NPS?s goal of long-term monitoring of biological indicators for network parks.
University biologists surveyed 42 out of 45 survey locations within 11 NPS units in 2023. Fifteen transects were located in each of the three habitats of interest: low-elevation riparian, pinyon-juniper, and sagebrush shrubland. Each location was surveyed once. In addition to the habitat-based surveys, four point-count surveys and an area search were conducted at Pipe Spring National Monument using a modified monitoring design.
Over 18 years of data collection, 16,159 point-count surveys were conducted in 11 NCPN units, detecting 176 unique species. During the 2023 field season, 599 point-count surveys were conducted, detecting 118 unique species. In addition, since 2009, a modified protocol that includes four point counts and an area search has been conducted at Pipe Spring National Monument.
Using data from 2005 to 2023, 118 population-density trends were estimated across the three habitats. Fourteen of the estimated density trends were significant (p-value <0.05). Six negative trends were observed: mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) and white-throated swift (Aeronautes saxatalis) in low-elevation riparian, and mourning dove, white-throated swift, Bewick?s wren (Thryomanes bewickii), and mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides) in pinyon-juniper areas. Additionally, eight positive trends were found: hairy woodpecker (Leuconotopicus villosus) in low-elevation riparian; lazuli bunting (Passerina amoena), yellow-rumped warbler (Setophaga coronata), vesper sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus), and western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) in pinyon-juniper habitats; and western tanager, Grace?s warbler (Setophaga graciae) and lark sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) in sagebrush shrubland. There were sufficient sample sizes to estimate the densities of 61 species in at least one of the three habitats surveyed.
Taking the power back: How diaspora community organizations are fighting misinformation spread on encrypted messaging apps
Authors: Ozawa Joao V. S. , Woolley Samuel , Lukito Josephine
Published: June 2024

We applied a mixed-methods approach with the goal of understanding how Latinx and Asian diaspora communities perceive and experience the spread of misinformation through encrypted messaging apps in the United States. Our study consists of 12 in-depth interviews with leaders of relevant diaspora community organizations and a computer-assisted content analysis of 450,300 messages published on Telegram between July 2020 and December 2021. We found evidence of cross-platform misinformation sharing, particularly between Telegram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. The enclosed nature of encrypted messaging applications makes them a testing ground for misinformation narratives before these narratives are sent out to open platforms. Finally, YouTube is a central component of misinformation spread because much of the misinformation content spread in these communities is video-based.
Equilibrium positions of nonlinear integral-differential boundary value problems unsolved with respect to the derivative
Authors: Chuiko Sergey , Chuiko Oleksiy , Kuzmina Vlada
Published: June 2024

The study of the differential-algebraic boundary value problems was established in the papers of K. Weierstrass, M.M. Lusin and F.R. Gantmacher. Works of S. Campbell, Yu.E. Boyarintsev, V.F. Chistyakov, A.M. Samoilenko, M.O. Perestyuk, V.P. Yakovets, O.A. Boichuk, A. Ilchmann and T. Reis are devoted to the systematic study of differential-algebraic boundary value problems. At the same time, the study of differential-algebraic boundary-value problems is closely related to the study of linear boundary-value problems for ordinary differential equations, initiated in the works of A. Poincare, A.M. Lyapunov, M.M. Krylov, M.M. Bogolyubov, I.G. Malkin, A.D. Myshkis, E.A. Grebenikov, Yu.A. Ryabov, Yu.A. Mitropolsky, I.T. Kiguradze, A.M. Samoilenko, M.O. Perestyuk and O.A. Boichuk. The study of the linear differential-algebraic boundary value problems is connected with numerous applications of corresponding mathematical models in the theory of nonlinear oscillations, mechanics, biology, radio engineering, the theory of the motion stability. Thus, the actual problem is the transfer of the results obtained in the articles and monographs of S. Campbell, A.M. Samoilenko and O.A. Boichuk on the nonlinear boundary value problems for the integral-differential boundary value problem unsolved with respect to the derivative, in particular, finding the necessary and sufficient conditions of the existence of the desired solutions of the nonlinear integral-differential boundary value problem unsolved with respect to the derivative. In this article we found the conditions of the existence and constructive scheme for finding the solutions of the nonlinear integral-differential boundary value problem unsolved with respect to the derivative in the form of equilibrium positions. The case of a nonlinear equation whose dimension does not coincide with the dimension of the unknown has been researched.
Popullsia Banuese në Bashkitë e Reja. Vlerësime Statistikore
Authors:   POLIS University, Rembeci Godiva
Published: June 2024

Një monografi që përfaqëson një punim në vazhdimësitë monografisë “Reforma territoriale dhe profili demografik i bashkvie të reja në kendveshtrimin e treguesve statistikorë të popullsisë”, duke plotësuar dhe pasuruar bazën e të dhënave demografike për popullsinë e bashkive të reja të krijuara nga reforma territoriale –administrative. Ky publikim prezanton vlerësime orientuese të stokut të popullsisë banuese për 51 bashkitë e tjera dhe njësitë e tyre vendore duke kompletuar në këtë mënyrë, së bashku me të dhënat e publikuara në monografinë e parë, të gjitha bashkitë e vendit me vlerësimet përsa i përket popullsisë banuese.
Shkencat e Mjedisit dhe Planifikimi Urban 2
Authors:   POLIS University, Meçaj Nasip
Published: June 2024

Teksti “Shkenca e Mjedisit”, është i hartuar në dy vëllime. Mjedisi Natyror dhe Planifikimi Urban përbëjnë një portë të avancuar zhvillimi për të kuptuar dhe konceptuar drejt bazat e aplikimit në drejtim të njohjes së kontributeve, që këto dy disiplina mund të sjellin për mjedisin dhe zhvillimin e qëndrueshëm. Qëllimi është të ndërmerren aksione në ndërtimin e një bote të bazuar në respektin për natyrën, të drejtën universale njerëzore, drejtësinë ekonomike dhe të një kulture mbarë botërore të paqes.
Vilat e Tiranës
Authors:   POLIS University, Bushati Vera
Published: June 2024

Ky studim ka patur si sfidë të tij zgjerimin e kufijve të evidentimit e vënies në mbrojtje të një sërë ndërtimesh, që i përkasin fillimit të shek. XX - të, për të cilat shumë pak është folur e aq më pak vlerësuar e mbrojtur këto vepra.
Historia e arkitektures boterore Shek V-XIX
Authors:   POLIS University, Bushati Vera
Published: June 2024

"Në tekst përfshihen Arkitektura Bizantine, Romanike, Gotike, e Lindjes së Largët Prekolumbiane, Islamike, Rilindjes, Barokut dhe ajo e klasicizmit. Strukturimi i tekstit në bazë të stileve, duke ruajtur kriterin kronologjik, realizohet duke kaluar nga rradhitja e kushteve historiko-shoqërore dhe arkitektonike në periodizimin e secilës periudhë, për t’i lejuar studentët, që të ndjekin natyrshëm historinë e dukurive në rastet e ndryshme arkitektonike.
Degradation of Organic Compounds in Aqueous Media using Semiconductor Nanomaterials
Authors: Boxi Siddhartha Sankar
Published: June 2024

Today, environmental pollution stemming from organic pollutants poses a significant challenge. Various categories of organic compounds, including dyes, pharmaceuticals, aromatics, volatile organic compounds, and more, contribute to contamination of water, soil, and air. The presence of these organics in water not only harms aquatic life but also poses health risks to humans. Thus, it is imperative to eliminate these organic pollutants from the environment. Different methods, such as absorption, adsorption, filtration, biodegradation, chlorination, ozonation have been developed to remove organics from waste water. Photodegradation is one of the important methods to remove organic compounds from aqueous media. Different catalysts have been used by different researchers for photocatalytic degradation of organics. Uses of nanomaterials as photocatalysts have been seen to be a potential approach of remediation of toxic organic compounds from environment. In this approach heterogeneous catalysts using semiconductor nanomaterials have shown to be good photocatalysts. These catalysts have been discovered to exhibit greater efficacy in advanced oxidation processes for eliminating organic contaminants from wastewater. Way of improving photodegradation efficiencies was also discussed. Metal and non-metal doping to regular materials has been seen to be a good approach of enhancing degradation efficiencies of normal photocatalysts. This discussion delves into the sources of these organic compounds, their detrimental effects on the environment, and a comprehensive exploration of conventional degradation methods available for combating these compounds.