bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact study of flexible alternating current transmission system on power flow and power loss in power systems using MATLAB and PSAT
Authors: Mohamed Elbar , Aissa Souli , Abdelkader Beladel , Ali Benabdesselam , Benhaimoura Anouar
Published: December 2023

The work presented in this paper is to study the impact of FACTS (flexible alternating current transmission system) on the power flow and power losses of a multi-machine electrical system. In this work, we have calculated the power flow and the active and reactive power losses for a 6-bus 3-machine network system, in the first case where there are no FACTS, and in the second case where there are FACTS (SVC). So, and in the second case we used an SVC ((Static Var Compensator) because it is one of the elements of FACTS, to see their influence on power flow and power losses in electrical systems using MATLAB software (we used the Newton-Raphson method) and using PSAT software (Power System Analysis Toolbox), we calculated the power flow and the active and reactive power losses in the lines, respectively. Finally, we compare the results obtained by the simulation programs MATLAB and PSAT, and see what effect FACTS (SVC) has on the power flow and power loss in our electrical system that we are studying.
Morphological and Functional Characterization of Cow Oocytes for Assisted Reproduction Techniques
Authors: Bosch Pablo
Published: December 2023

In in vitro production of embryos (IVP), oocytes from the ovaries of slaughterhouse animals are commonly used. However, the quality of these oocytes is highly variable due to unknown category and condition of the slaughtered females. As a result, a heterogeneous population of oocytes with varying capacities for maturation and supporting embryonic development is obtained. The aim of this study was to investigate the morphological and biological characteristics of ovaries and oocytes from slaughtered bovines in order to establish selection criteria for oocytes to be used in IVP. To achieve this, the ovaries were categorized based on the presence or absence of structures such as Corpus Luteum (CL), Dominant Follicle (DF), both (CL+DF), or none (NO). The number and diameter of the follicles were also determined and grouped into three categories: <3 mm, 3-8 mm, or >8 mm. The Cumulus-Oocyte Complexes (COCs) obtained through follicular aspiration were analyzed for several parameters. These included, oocyte coverage by the Cumulus Cells (CC), the number of layers of CC, compaction and thickness of the CC layers. In denuded oocytes, the area, perimeter and diameter of the ooplasm as well as the thickness of the Zona Pellucida (ZP) were measured. Additionally, staining with Hoechst 33342, propidium iodide, or Rhodamine 123 was performed to analyze nuclear and metaphase morphology, cell viability, and mitochondrial functionality, respectively. All these determinations were made on microphotographs captured using a camera attached to an inverted microscope and processed using the Fiji software. Statistical analysis was conducted using ANOVA and Bonferroni’s Test. The results revealed a predominance of ovaries with CL+DF, and in terms of follicular size, the <3 mm category exhibited the highest frequency of follicles, followed by the 3-8 mm category. Approximately 87.83±6.51% of the COCs showed complete coverage by CC; with 69.66±7.86% of the CC exhibiting compaction and 21.92±7.86% being slightly relaxed. A correlation was observed between the variable of CC layers and CC diameter (quantitative), with 91.42% of COCs having maximum diameters. Approximately, 83.11±4.27% of the oocytes displayed homogenous ooplasm, with the following measurements: area 12±0.37µm2 , perimeter 387.5±10µm, diameter 123±1.1µm, and ZP thickness 12.2±0.17µm. Moreover, 97.61± 0.11% of the oocytes were found to be viable, with no alterations observed in nuclear morphology and 100% displayed mitochondrial and metaphase activity. In conclusion, the ovaries and their corresponding COCs obtained from slaughtered females exhibit characteristics indicative of good quality for use in in vitro procedures.
The Influence of Tannins, Saponins, and Direct Fed Microbials on In Vitro Rumen Fermentation Characteristics and Microbiota
Authors: E Engle, Terry
Published: December 2023

In-vitro experiments were conducted to determine the impact of tannins, saponins, and DirectFed-Microbials (DFM) on rumen fermentation characteristics. Rumen fluid was collected 2h post feeding from three cannulated crossbred (Angus x Hereford) feedlot steers (450±12.2 kg), adjusted to finishing diet. Rumen fluid from all steers were filtered, combined, and mixed with buffer. Vaccine bottles containing ground finishing diet and appropriate treatments were incubated with rumen fluid mixture (39 ˚C). Treatments consisted of 1) Control; 2) Commercial Tannin (TCH); 3) Hydrolysable Tannin (HT); 4) saponin; 5) TCH+DFM; 6) HT+DFM; and 7) Saponin+DFM. At 12 h post incubation, HT+DFM and Saponin+DFM had lesser (P<0.05) molar proportions of acetic acid when compared to all other treatments. Saponin+DFM had greater (P<0.05) molar proportions of propionic acid and a lesser (P<0.05) acetate: propionate ratio when compared to treatments not containing DFM. Dry matter digestibility and pH were greater (P<0.05) for saponin, TCH+DFM, HT+DFM and saponin+DFM, whereas pH was greater in treatments containing DFM compared to the controls. Percent CO2 was lesser (P<0.05) in saponin and THC+DFM in vitro vessels compared to controls. At 18 h post fermentation total VFA concentrations, molar proportions of butyric and valeric acid, and gas cap N2 percentage were greater (P<0.05) in in vitro vessels containing HT+DFM compared to controls. The percentage of CO2 was lesser in in vitro vessels containing HT compared to control and in vitro vessels containing saponin, HT+DFM and Saponin+DFM. At 12 h, alpha and beta diversity of the microbial community between treatments differed (P<0.05). Across all samplesat 18 h of fermentation the genera Sharpea and Dialister were present, however Saponin+DFM and TCH+DFM treatments demonstrated the greatest relative abundance. While Sharpea contribute to rumen biohydrogenation, the presence of genus Dialister indicates association with energy harvesting bacteria and suggests that the inclusion of several of these feed additives allowed shifts of certain bacteria to occur.
Os méritos e as concepções do problema do acesso ao ensino superior no Brasil
Authors: Vasconcelos Elis Rejane Oliveira , Passos Guiomar de Oliveira
Published: December 2023

Analisa-se o problema do acesso ao ensino superior, focalizando os méritos e as concepções presentes na definição do problema, por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, associada à análise de conteúdo indutiva-construtiva. Constatou-se que a definição do problema do acesso à universidade envolveu intensa polarização de ideias e incorporação das percepções dos diversos atores envolvidos, evidenciadas nas políticas educacionais e nas formas de ingresso, dentre elas a política de reserva de vagas para segmentos excluídos que, em articulação com o Sisu, combinou as concepções de mérito universal e relacional.
Análise da cobertura do solo como ferramenta para o planejamento e a gestão ambiental na microbacia do Rio Professora Cleci, Amazônia Ocidental, Brasil
Authors: Barros Afonso Henrique Rodrigues de Oliveira , Simão Beatriz Aparecida Nunes , Veríssimo Erleide Paula Santos , Da Frota Diana Brito , De Souza Emanuel Fernando Maia , Da Rocha Karen Janones , Fulan João Ânderson , Carneiro Kalline de Almeida Alves , Cavalheiro Wanderson Cleiton Schmidt , Rodrigues João Batista Belarmino , Do Nascimento João Marcelo Silva , Vendruscolo Jhony
Published: December 2023

As atividades antrópicas devem estar em harmonia com a conservação dos recursos hídricos para se alcançar o desenvolvimento sustentável. Neste contexto, objetivou-se com o presente trabalho, analisar a dinâmica espacial e temporal da cobertura do solo na microbacia e zona ripária do rio Professora Cleci, para entender o processo de uso e ocupação da região, os possíveis impactos negativos das atividades antrópicas nos recursos hídricos e se necessário, selecionar estratégias de manejo para mitigar estes impactos. Para a análise da dinâmica de cobertura do solo foram utilizadas as imagens dos satélites Landsat 5 (1984 e 2008) e Landsat 8 (2015 e 2023), e o software QGIS 2.10.1 (versão Pisa). Em 1984, a cobertura do solo na microbacia era composta por 88,56% de floresta nativa e 11,44% de agropecuária, e a cobertura do solo na zona ripária era composta por 88,72% de floresta nativa e 11,28% de agropecuária. Após 39 anos, a área de floresta nativa foi reduzida para 14,41% e a área de agropecuária aumentou para 84,58% na microbacia. Na zona ripária a área de floresta nativa foi reduzida para 18,68% e a área de agropecuária aumentou para 77,82%. A supressão excessiva da vegetação nativa na microbacia e a supressão da vegetação nativa na zona ripária tendem a reduzir a disponibilidade e a qualidade da água, tornando esta região mais suscetível a escassez hídrica nos períodos de estiagem, comprometendo, consequentemente, o desenvolvimento sustentável. Diante do atual cenário (2023), recomenda-se a adoção de estratégias integradas para mitigar o impacto das atividades antrópicas nos recursos hídricos (exemplos: manutenção da vegetação nativa remanescente, recomposição da vegetação nativa nas zonas ripárias e reservas legais e inserção do componente florestal nos sistemas produtivos). O sensoriamento remoto associado ao geoprocessamento é uma ótima combinação para o planejamento e a gestão ambiental na região em estudo.
Previsão de geração de energia hidráulica no Brasil: um estudo de caso usando redes neurais artificiais e regressão linear
Authors: Pimentel Caio Caetano , Dos Santos José Airton Azevedo , Sandmann André , Sandmann Ana Flávia Maldaner Teodoro , Hallal Renato , Hellmann Liliane , Pereira Eliane , De Lima Vera Lucia Antunes , Portolan Marcos Roberto , Da Silva Fausto Pinheiro , Tones Aline Raquel Muller , Guimarães Jeconias Rocha
Published: December 2023

O Brasil possui uma das matrizes energéticas mais diversificadas do mundo, caracterizada por um sistema hidrotérmico e pela predominância de fontes renováveis de energia. A energia hidráulica (ou hídrica) é uma das opções mais utilizadas no mundo para geração de energia elétrica. Neste contexto, este trabalho tem como objetivo comparar o desempenho de modelos, de séries temporais, na previsão da geração hidráulica no Brasil. Para realizar esta comparação foi utilizada uma base de dados, de geração hidráulica, fornecida pelo Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (IPEA). A base de dados apresenta uma série histórica, de geração de energia, no período de janeiro/1996 a agosto/2022. Modelos de previsão, baseados em algoritmos de Regressão Linear Múltipla e Redes Neurais Artificiais, foram implementados no software WEKA. Resultados obtidos, dos dois modelos, foram comparados por meio das métricas RMSE (Root Mean Squared Error), MAPE (Mean Absolute Percent Error) e MAE (Mean Absolute Error). Verificou-se, para um horizonte de curto prazo (seis meses), que a rede neural apresentou o melhor desempenho.
Usabilidade de cartilha educativa sobre corrimentos vulvovaginais e cuidados genitais
Authors: Feitosa Rubens Rodrigues , Marcelino Bianca Fernandes , De Sena Aline Sampaio Rolim , Pinheiro Woneska Rodrigues , Vidal Eglidia Carla Figueirêdo , Vidal Emery Ciana Figueirêdo , Sampaio Luis Rafael Leite , Viana Maria Corina Amaral
Published: December 2023

Trata-se de uma pesquisa metodológica, que objetivou verificar a usabilidade de uma cartilha educativa sobre corrimentos vulvovaginais e cuidados genitais pelo público-alvo. Para a avaliação da cartilha, pelo público-alvo, foi realizado um grupo focal com 10 mulheres, assistidas pela Estratégia de Saúde da Família, localizado na região do Cariri, no Estado do Ceará, Brasil. As opiniões emitidas pelas participantes foram analisadas mediante análise de conteúdo de Bardin e após foi avaliado o Índice de Legibilidade de Flesch. A tecnologia educacional avaliada foi considerada explicativa e interessante, proporcionou o entendimento do seu conteúdo e tem potencial para contribuir para a realização de boas práticas de autocuidado e higiene íntima. Conclui-se que a cartilha deste estudo pode ser considerada um recurso didático, podendo ser utilizada como tecnologia educacional em saúde para o autocuidado das mulheres e como suporte para os profissionais ao abordarem o assunto nas consultas ginecológicas, visitas domiciliares, encontros em grupo, para potencializar as informações já repassadas e contribuindo para a saúde pública.
O contraditório e a ampla defesa no processo administrativo da administração pública do estado do Pará
Authors: Brito Neto Anibal Correia , Da Silva Messias Furtado , Da Silva Gláucia Kelly Cuesta
Published: December 2023

O artigo aborda a relação entre a área do direito constitucional e do direito administrativo, com o objetivo geral de caracterizar a manifestação dos princípios constitucionais do contraditório e da ampla defesa no âmbito da Lei Estadual n.º 8.972, de 13 de janeiro de 2020, a qual regula o processo administrativo no âmbito da administração pública do estado do Pará. Por meio de pesquisa documental e abordagem qualitativa, identificou-se uma ampla abordagem da díade ato administrativo e procedimento administrativo, com o fim de promover a estruturação de condições para a efetivação de tais princípios constitucionais, que pode envolver não apenas atos de natureza punitiva, preponderantemente, mas também negociais, secundariamente, e ordinatórios, normativos e enunciativos, com uma menor ênfase, a depender do potencial destes em gerar litigância, interesses contrapostos, sanções ou privações de direitos. Conclui-se que embora tenha havido mais de duas décadas de atraso em relação à esfera federal na constituição de lei específica sobre processo administrativo na esfera estadual, tal iniciativa denota avanços significativos para o ordenamento administrativo do estado do Pará, em especial, por assegurar que o recente diploma estadual se revista dos princípios constitucionais.
Gerçek Zamanlı Gömülü Sistemlerde Enerji Tüketiminin Azaltılması için Teknikler
Authors: Elewi Abdullah , Yaman Ayşegül , Kaplan Sibel , Abd Alkader Ahmed
Published: December 2023

Gerçek zamanlı gömülü sistemler, basit gadget'lardan karmaşık aviyonik sistemlere kadar modern hayatımızın her detayına dahil edilmiştir. Güç, gerçek zamanlı gömülü sistemlerin tasarımı ve işletiminde optimizasyon için önemli ölçütlerden biridir. İşlemci biriminde enerji tüketimini azaltmak için başlıca kullanılan teknikler; işlemcinin yavaşlama faktörlerine dayalı dinamik voltaj/frekans ölçeklendirmesi (DVFS) ve dinamik güç yönetimi (DPM)dir. Bu çalışmada kaynaklara erişim protokolleri ve gerçek zamanlı zamanlama algoritmaları kullanarak; DVFS içerisinde yer alan MaxSpeed (MS) ve kritik bölüm maksimum hız (CSMS) teknikleri, ve DPM incelenmiş ve yapılan örnekler MCRTsim programı üzerinde çalıştırılıp sonuçları alınıp karşılaştırılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar, bu tekniklerin uygulanmasının, kullanılan örneklerde enerji tüketimini %27'ye kadar azaltabileceğini göstermiştir.
Who Holds the Power? Political Succession & Authoritarian Regimes in Africa (1990-2020)
Authors: Battera Federico
Published: December 2023

The paper analyzes and describes continuities of authoritarian regimes in Africa since the return to multipartism by classifying cases which have been stable in the authoritarian form in the last thirty years. Special attention is devoted to political successions, whether these are ruled by a party and/or the military or took the form of dynastic ones. In particular, the existence of collegial control on personal power is presented as an important way of ensuring continuities of party and/or military hegemony over the authoritarian regime. Collegial control may also strengthen the stability of the regime in its authoritarian form. However, it is not excluded that a moderate degree of personal power may also be helpful in ensuring stability if combined with collegial control as it helps in limiting factionalism.
Resurrezione o rivoluzione? Le reciproche influenze linguistiche e terminologiche tra nasserismo e baathismo alla vigilia della Repubblica Araba Unita (1952-1958)
Authors: Primavera Mauro
Published: December 2023

This paper aims to study the Baathist-Nasserist dialogue occurred in the years preceding the establishment of the United Arab Republic (1952-1958). After providing a historical overview of the evolution of Arab nationalism, this study tries to understand the mutual ideological influences and differences between Baʿathist and Nasserite terminology. In addition, it discusses the effects of such dialogue within the ideological and political context. The research relies on a thorough analysis of Arabic primary sources, from the writings of Baʿath founders to ʿAbd al-Nāṣir’s speeches and writings. Keywords such as “revolution”, “struggle”, “socialism” and “Arabism” will be analyzed and compared. By examining the most relevant conceptual issues from a linguistic and historical perspective, this paper aims to enrich the already existing field of studies about the historical and ideological reassessment of the UAR and, more broadly, of the so called “secular” pan-Arab movements.
Problems of determining movement across the border as a sign of smuggling
Authors: Лавринов В.В.
Published: December 2023

При квалификации различных видов контрабанды правоприменители сталкиваются с проблемами, связанными с установлением и определением признаков объективной стороны, в первую очередь – перемещения через таможенную либо государственную границу, определение которого в уголовном законодательстве отсутствует, что требует обращения к таможенному законодательству. Цель настоящей статьи – рассмотреть вопросы, связанные с определением качественных характеристик такого признака объективной стороны контрабанды, как перемещение через государственную либо таможенную границу, необходимых для надлежащей квалификации деяния. Методы исследования: в основу исследования положены диалектический метод научного познания, формально-юридический метод, а также методы сравнительного анализа, синтеза, индукции и дедукции. По результатам исследования предлагается под контрабандой понимать не пересечение государственной либо таможенной границы незаконным путем, а именно перемещение в форме ввоза либо вывоза соответствующих предметов. Также предлагается внести изменения в редакцию норм, предусматривающих ответственность за контрабанду, соответствующие как таможенному законодательству, так и современным геополитическим реалиям, связанные с указанием на таможенную границу Евразийского экономического союза и на государственную границу со странами – членами Евразийского экономического союза.

When qualifying various types of contraband, law enforcement officers face problems related to the establishment and determination of the signs of an objective party, first of all – movement across the customs or state border, which is not defined in criminal legislation, which requires recourse to customs legislation. The purpose of this article is to consider issues related to determining the qualitative characteristics of movement across the state or customs border necessary for the proper qualification of the act. Research methods: dialectical method of scientific cognition, formal legal method, and methods of comparative analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction. According to the results of the research, the author suggests understanding smuggling not as crossing the state or customs border illegally, but as movement in the form of import or export of relevant items. The article also proposes to amend the wording of the norms providing for responsibility for smuggling, corresponding to both customs legislation and modern geopolitical realities, related to the indication of the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union and the state border with the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union.
Issues regarding enhancing crime forecasting
Authors: Шестак В.А. , Цыплакова А.Д.
Published: December 2023

В работе исследована вероятная возможность использования методов машинного обучения для совершенствования прогнозирования преступности, а также обобщены результаты зарубежных исследований по оценке эффективности отдельных алгоритмов и моделей. Методологическую основу работы преимущественно составляют методы формальной логики (анализ и дедукция), классификации и системно-функциональный метод при сопоставлении данных. В доктрине выделяются следующие математические модели с использованием машинного обучения: глубинный анализ данных (англ. data mining), глубокое изучение (англ. deep learning), преступный состав (англ. crime cast). В зависимости от модели используются различные классификаторы. Так, глубинный анализ данных построен, в частности, на регрессии, дереве решений, методе случайного леса и k-ближайших соседей, глубокое изучение зачастую основано на различных нейронных сетях (англ. neural networks), а преступный состав опирается на метод опорных векторов (англ. support vector machine). Помимо выбора метода, серьёзной проблемой является неточность данных вследствие их сбора непрофессионалами, недостатков их регистрации, а также латентной преступности. Фрагментарный подбор приводит к неоднозначным результатам, которые в дальнейшем снижают эффективность деятельности правоохранительных органов.

This paper examines the possibility of using machine learning methods to improve crime prediction. It also summarizes the results of foreign research on the effectiveness of separate algorithms and models. The methodological basis of the study is primarily composed of formal logic (analysis and deduction), classifications and system-functional method in order to compare the data. The doctrine distinguishes the following mathematical models as to machine learning: data mining, deep learning and crime cast. Depending on the model, different classifiers are used. For instance, data mining is based, in particular, on regression, decision tree, random forest, k-nearest neighbors, deep learning depends on diverse neural networks, while crime cast implies support vector machine. Apart from the choice of method, a serious issue is the inaccuracy of data due to their collection by non-professionals, the shortcomings of their registration and latent criminality. Unfortunately, fragmentary selection leads to ambiguous results, which further reduces the law enforcement effectiveness.
Witness testimony as one of the types of evidence in court with the participation of jurors: procedural and tactical features of obtaining them in court
Authors: Ильюхов А.А.
Published: December 2023

Статья посвящена свидетельским показаниям как одному из значимых видов доказательств в суде с участием присяжных заседателей. Раскрываются тактические приемы производства допроса свидетеля в суде с участием присяжных заседателей. Отмечаются нарушения, которые чаще всего встречаются при допросе свидетеля сторонами процесса, и вносятся предложения по повышению качества допроса и эффективности получения свидетельских показаний в суде с участием присяжных заседателей.

The article is devoted to witness testimony as one of the most significant types of evidence in court with the participation of jurors. Tactical techniques of interrogation of a witness in court with the participation of jurors are revealed. Violations are noted, which are most often found during the interrogation of a witness by the parties to the process, and proposals are made to improve the quality of interrogation and the effectiveness of obtaining testimony in court with the participation of jurors.
Some theoretical aspects of the polygraph research technology (the fourth article)
Authors: Ковальчук М.В. , Холодный Ю.И.
Published: December 2023

Статья продолжает обзор теоретических и прикладных аспектов технологии выявления у человека скрываемой информации в ходе исследования с применением полиграфа (ИПП). Коротко рассмотрен семидесятилетний опыт использования полиграфа в Японии и созданная в стране технология использования ИПП в правоохранительной практике, базирующаяся на тестах парадигмы сокрытия информации. Показаны усилия японских специалистов в продвижении используемой ими технологии и научных достижений в области ИПП в международную практику раскрытия и расследования преступлений.

The article continues the review of the theoretical and applied aspects of the technology of detecting hidden information in a person during research using a polygraph. The seventy-year experience of using a polygraph in Japan and the technology of using a polygraph in law enforcement practice created in the country, based on the principles of the concealed information paradigm, are briefly considered. The efforts of Japanese specialists in promoting the technology they use and scientific achievements in the field of research using a polygraph in the international practice of crime detection and investigation are shown.
The procedure for the organization and implementation of supervisory activities of the Prosecutor's Office
Authors: Махьянова Р.М.
Published: December 2023

На основе анализа научно-практических источников, регламентирующих полномочия прокурора, в статье обоснованы: целесообразность упорядочивания действий прокуроров при организации и осуществлении надзорной деятельности, определены ее основные стадии и этапы; целесообразность совершенствования правового регулирования вопросов, связанных с проведением прокурорских проверок, реализацией их результатов; необходимость тактико-методического сопровождения в целях обеспечения верховенства законов, достижения качества и результативности надзорных мероприятий, повышения эффективности надзорной деятельности органов прокуратуры.

Based on the analysis of scientific and practical sources regulating the powers of the prosecutor, the article substantiates: the expediency of streamlining the actions of prosecutors in the organization and implementation of supervisory activities, its main stages are determined; the expediency of improving the legal regulation of issues related to the conduct of prosecutorial inspections, the implementation of their results; the need for tactical and methodological support in order to ensure the rule of law, to achieve the quality and effectiveness of supervisory measures, to increase the effectiveness of supervisory activities of the prosecutor's office.
Expanding the rights to conclude a pre-trial cooperation agreement
Authors: Воеводин А.В.
Published: December 2023

В статье обсуждается вопрос расширения прав подозреваемого (обвиняемого) на заключение досудебного соглашения о сотрудничестве, основные проблемы заключения досудебного соглашения о сотрудничестве, риски и нюансы такого соглашения. Автором обозначены имеющиеся пробелы действующего уголовно-процессуального законодательства, касающиеся возникновения и разъяснения прав подозреваемого (обвиняемого) на заключение досудебного соглашения о сотрудничестве. Внесены предложения о дополнении уголовно-процессуального закона, в частности дополнении статей 46, 47 УПК РФ.

The article discusses the issue of expanding the rights of a suspect (accused) to conclude a pre-trial cooperation agreement, the main problems of concluding a pre-trial cooperation agreement, the risks and nuances of this agreement. The author identifies gaps in the current criminal procedure legislation concerning the emergence and clarification of the rights of a suspect (accused) to conclude a pre-trial cooperation agreement. The article makes proposals to supplement the criminal procedure law, in particular the addition of Articles 46, 47 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation.
Trends in and Factors Associated With Surgical Management for Closed Clavicle Fractures
Authors: Dhodapkar Meera M. , Modrak Maxwell , Halperin Scott J. , Joo Peter , Luo Xuan , Grauer Jonathan N.
Published: December 2023

Introduction:

Clavicle fractures are common and have historically been managed nonsurgically. Over time, there are increasing surgical considerations for such injuries. Nonetheless, trends over the past decade are not well characterized.

Methods:

Adult patients presenting for first diagnosis of clavicle fractures were identified from the 2010 to 2020 PearlDiver M151 database. Patients were defined to have undergone surgical management if they received clavicular open reduction and internal fixation within 90 days after fracture diagnosis. Patient age, sex, Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI), geographic region, insurance coverage, fracture anatomic location, and polytraumatic diagnoses were extracted. Factors independently associated with surgical management versus nonsurgical management were assessed with multivariable analysis.

Results:

Overall, 50,980 patients with clavicle fractures were identified of whom 6,193 (12.1%) were managed surgically. This proportion increased significantly over the study period (7.4% in 2015 to 13.9% in 2020, P < 0.001). Independent predictors of surgical management included fracture diagnosis in 2020 (versus 2015, odds ratio [OR] 2.36), anatomic location (relative to lateral end, shaft OR 1.84 and sternal OR 3.35), and Midwest region of service (OR 1.26, relative to South) (P < 0.001 for all).

Discussion:

A small but increasing minority of patients with clavicle fractures are managed surgically. Clinical factors and nonclinical factors were associated with surgical management.
Teachers' Perceptions, Opinions and Training Needs about the Guidance, Diagnosis and Education of Individuals with Special Talents
Authors: GİRGİN Nesri , ATASAYAR Mehmet , CANLI Fatma
Published: December 2023

In this study, it was aimed to determine teachers' views, perceptions and training needs regarding the identification and education of gifted and talented students. By determining the opinions of teachers, new and functional suggestions regarding the identification and education processes of gifted students were presented. 358 teachers working in Sakarya province participated in the study. Frequency analysis and descriptive statistics methods were used in the statistical analysis of the research. According to the results of the study, it was determined that teachers need training on "identifying gifted students", "choosing appropriate teaching methods for gifted students" and "determining the learning needs of gifted students". When the opinions of the teachers regarding the education of gifted students were examined, it was seen that they expressed opinions on giving more space to gifted students in education policies, enriching BILSEMs, (science and art education center) and constantly renewing themselves in this field. Under the sub-heading of teachers' perceptions of gifted students, it was determined that teachers' perceptions of the characteristics of gifted students in general were above average.
SUPERVISION NEEDS OF SOCIAL WORKERS WORKING IN TURKIYE: AN EXPLORATORY QUALITATIVE STUDY
Authors: KARAMAN Merve , CEBECİ Fatih , ATAK Irmak , ARTAN Taner
Published: December 2023

Objective:

This study aims to assess the supervision needs of social workers in various social work institutions in Türkiye based on three functions of supervision (administrative, educational and supportive).

Material and Methods:

The study used a phenomenological approach. Two focus group interviews were conducted. Each group consisted of six social workers from different social work fields. Data collection tools consisted of a “Personal Information Form” and a “Semi-structured Interview Form”. Data were analyzed with thematic analysis method using the MAXQDA 2020 program.

Results and Conclusion:

The analysis of the study were based on social workers’ opinions on supervision and their experiences about administrative, educational and supportive functions of supervision. The results supported the notion that there is a need for supervision at the institutional level for social workers. These findings are important in terms of providing some insight on how social workers define supervision and through which functions they need institutional supervision. As a result, the employer institutions and organizations are recommended to establish a formal, structured, institutional and systematic supervision system for social workers.
UTILISATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY: UNLOCKING COOPERATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL WORKERS
Authors: DEMİRBAŞ Elif
Published: December 2023

Today, digital technologies affect every aspect of our lives and transform the way we work, communicate, and collaborate. The field of social work can't avoid this change process. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that the use of digital technology tools in the fields of expert-client relationships, social work education, communication, and cooperation between colleagues and institutions is mandatory in the social work profession. In this study, the use of digital technologies in social work is examined through remote collaboration and communication, cloud-based document management, online collaboration platforms, data analysis and visualization, social media, and online communities.

In the rapidly changing world order, professional integration of digital technology tools should be made a part of the process in a fast but effective way. In this process, social workers have both personal and professional reservations about using digital technology tools that are not in widespread use. Social workers have doubts about the adequacy of personal competencies in the use of digital tools, as well as the problems experienced by clients in accessing technology-based tools, the size of the relationship to be established with the client in the use of these tools, and ethical concerns.
Մատենագիտությունը թվային դարաշրջանում. «Թարգմանչաց արվեստ» շտեմարան
Authors: Մանուկյան Մերի
Published: December 2023

We can prove that today repositories act as unique bibliographic catalogs, with a wider coverage of content and with unlimited search possibilities. They do not reject traditional bibliography, but act as a new format for presenting information. The "Art of Translation" database created by the Fundamental Scientific Library of the NAN RA is the electronic catalogue, which is already serving the purpose for which it was created, to become a large electronic platform for Armenian translators and their translations. As a result of direct cooperation with Wikipedia, information is presented in a wider range.
Մատենագիտական ճշգրտումներ Շուշիում 1832–1833 թվականներին տպագրված երկու հրատարակությունների վերաբերյալ
Authors: Պետոյան Ստյոպա
Published: December 2023

New bibliographical descriptions should be made by the bibliographers of the Armenian book for the aforementioned two booklets pub-lished by the protestant preachers in Shushi. Therefore, based on the current study, we can insist that the publication date of the booklet "Karcharot aghotkner shabati amen mek orin hamar" («Կարճառօտ աղօթք-ներ շաբաթի ամէն մէկ օրին համար») published in Shushi should be 1832, and the booklet "Тasn ev vets karcharot qarozner" («Տասն եւ վեց կարճառօտ քարոզներ») – 1833.
Հայկազեան համալսարանի հրատարակչատունը
Authors: Տագէսեան Անդրանիկ
Published: December 2023

Haigazian University Press brings an academically characteristic and unique addition to the Armenian book publishing industry in Lebanon, publishing an average of three to four books per year.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CYST DIAMETER AND LONG-TERM RESULTS OF PAIR TREATMENT
Authors: m Mustafa , Arta Hakan
Published: December 2023

Aim: The PAIR (Puncture, Aspiration, Injection of scolicidal agent, and Reaspiration) treatment is used for echinococcosis type 1 (CE1) liver hydatid cysts. The aim of this study is to show the relationship between the cyst diameter and long-term results of PAIR.
Materials and Methods: Between 2016-2021, fifthy patients with 54 liver CE1 hydatid cysts who underwent PAIR treatment were included in the study. Under general anesthesia, procedures were carried out. Technical success (completing the required steps in a procedure), clinical success (absence of recurrence or major complication upon follow-up), complications, cyst cavities' long-term alterations were evaluated. Inactivation times of cysts smaller than 6 cm and larger than 6 cm were compared.
Results: The long axis of the cysts was between 3 cm and 12 cm. Technical success rate was 100%. The average follow-up time was 996 ± 250 days. The cysts showed a mean volume reduction of 70.1% on follow up. The treatment was effective in 48 patients and 52 hydatid cysts. The effectiveness of the long-term treatment was 96%. Cysts smaller than 6 cm had a significantly shorter inactivation time than cysts larger than 6 cm (p=0.01). Recurrence (CE2) was detected in one patient (2 %). This patient was treated with the modified catheterization (MoCAT) technique. Major complication (abscess) was detected in one patients (2 %) and abscess was drained using the percutaneous seldinger technique. Intra-abdominal spread, anaphylaxis, or mortality did not develop in any patient. Post-procedural pain developed in 3 patients as a minor complication (6 %).
Conclusion: Although the inactivation time is longer in cysts larger than 6 cm, PAIR technique used to treat liver CE 1 hydatid cysts are effective and secure.
Our treatment methods in herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: Retrospective analysis
Authors: Sabuncu Ulku , Dadal S , lu Gulcin , Akcaboy Erkan , Sahin Saziye , Celik Seref , Ayhan Mustafa , Dadak Ya
Published: December 2023

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of our treatment methods applied in the pain management of patients with HZ, PHN and risk factors associated with the development of HZ and PHN .
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in our hospital pain medicine clinic. The demographic data of the patients, in which phase of the disease they admitted, in which dermatomes the disease was occurred, what medical treatments they received and type of interventional treatments were applied between the dates January 2019 – January 2023 were recorded. Also, pain reduction was evaluated as beneficial when there’s a reduction in the pain level equal or more than % 50, and below as useless. The dosage scheme and types of drugs used were recorded. The follow-up interval was determined as 6 weeks after the intervention.
Results: While 131 (56.2 %) of 233 patients were diagnosed with HZ, 102 patients (43.8%) were diagnosed as PHN. The median age was significantly higher in the PHN group (p<0.001). Thoracic region (60.9%) is the most frequently involved dermatome for HZ and PHN, followed by lumbar, trigeminal nerve ophthalmic branch and cervical region. The most commonly used agents are pregabalin, tramadol and gabapentin, respectively. Interventional treatments, on the other hand, were generally effective regardless of the phase.
Conclusion: It has been determined sympathetic blocks and epidural injections in acute and subacute periods are more effective, and peripheral nerve blocks are effective in both periods. While it was found to be effective the pulse radiofrequency in lumbar region, it was found to be effective in the chronic period while it was not effective in the facial dermatome in the acute period.
CT-guided Transthoracic Lung Biopsy: complications and success in yielding a specific diagnosis
Authors: lu Banu , Can Yusuf , Hamdard Jamshid , Erol Cengiz
Published: December 2023

Aim: To present risk factors for common complications of CT-guided transthoracic lung biopsy and to analyse the diagnostic success of the procedure in terms of specific diagnostic rates.
Materials & Methods: 461 consecutive procedures retrospectively enrolled. Patient, lesion and technical variables are scrutinized in terms of complications and their severity. Pathology results were evaluated for diagnostic specificity.
Results: 27% total complications with %17 alveolar haemorrhage, 7% pneumothorax and 3% developed both. ≤ 15 mm size and ≥ 20 mm distance from pleura significantly increases the risk of both PTX and AH. Perilesional emphysema is a predisposing factor of both severe PTX and extended bleeding. Lateral decubitus position increases the likelihood of pneumothorax. Patients with a needle angle of less than 90±15° had an approximate 2-fold increase risk of PTX (P = 0.034). Semi-solid lesions carry a risk of significant bleeding. The accuracy was 96.9% with a specific malignant diagnosis rate of 83% and a specific benign diagnosis rate of 52%.
Conclusion: Perilesional emphysema is risk factor of severe complications. Semi-solid lesions are prone to severe bleeding. Lateral decubitus position and low needle angle are important as preventable predisposing factors of PTX. Although the diagnostic yield is satisfactory, the specific benign diagnosis rates are still below expectations and that larger needle biopsies are more beneficial in this regard.
ANALISIS CVP MENGGUNAKAN PERHITUNGAN LABA OPERASI UNTUK MENCARI JUMLAH UNIT YANG HARUS TERJUAL PADA WARUNG SEWEL BU FAT KAMAL
Authors: Helmi Zulkarnain  , Ilham Mukhamada  , Muhammad Farghani Ridwan
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jumlah unit yang harus terjual pada warung sewel Bu Fat Kamal Bangkalan agar menghasilkan laba operasi nol yang digunakan untuk menutupi biaya variabel dan biaya tetap. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Dalam usaha memperoleh data dan informasi yang sesuai dengan penelitian ini, metode pengumpulan data yang dilakukan yaitu penelitian lapangan yaitu wawancara dengan pemilik warung Bu Fat. Metode yang dikenal dengan Cost Volume Profit dengan menggunakan perhitungan laba operasi digunakan untuk mencari jumlah unit yang harus terjual pada warung sewel Bu Fat kamal. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa Warung Sewel Bu Fat Kamal dapat menggunakan metode ini untuk menentukan jumlah unit yang harus terjual untuk menutupi biaya variabel dan biaya tetap. Berdasarkan analisis dan temuan penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa warung sewel Bu Fat harus menjual sebanyak 39,932 atau 40 unit dalam satu hari untuk menutupi semua kos tetap dan kos variabelnya.
PENGARUH LITERASI KEUANGAN DAN GAYA HIDUP TERHADAP PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN MAHASISWA PRODI AKUNTANSI UNIVERSITAS GUNUNG RINJANI
Authors: Asrin  , M Amin
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Untuk mengetahui apakah literasi keuangan berpengaruh positif terhadap pengelolaan keuangan mahasiswa Prodi Akuntansi Universitas Gunung Rinjani. Untuk mengetahui apakah gaya hidup berpengaruh positif terhadap pengelolaan  keuangan mahasiswa Prodi Akuntansi Universitas Gunung Rinjani. Jumlah Sampel penelitian ini adalah 78 mahasiswa prodi akuntansi. instrumen yang  digunakan yaitu berupa kuisioner atau angket yang dimana akan diukur menggunakan skala likert. Alat analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Variabel literasi keuangan mahasiswa berpengaruh terhadap pengelolaan keuangan mahasiswa Program Studi Akuntansi Universitas Gunung Rinjani. Berdasarkasn jawaban dari responden sebagian besar memilih Setuju. Variabel gaya hidup mahasiswa berpengaruh terhadap pengelolaan keuangan mahasiswa Program Studi Akuntansi Universitas Gunung Rinjani. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari jawaban responden membuktikan bahwa sebagian besar mahasiswa memilih Setuju. Variabel literasi keuangan dan gaya hidup berpengaruh secara simultan atau bersama-sama terhadap pengelolaan keuangan mahasiswa Program Studi Akuntansi Universitas Gunung Rinjani.
DISTRIBUSI DANA DESA DAN EKSELARASI PENGENTASAN KEMISKINAN DI PULAU LOMBOK
Authors: Wahyunadi  , Mansur afifi  , Mahyudin Nasir
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk menguji pengaruh secara parsial dan simultan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi dan Dana Desa terhadap Kemiskinan di Provinsi Nusa TenggaraBarat selama kurun waktu lima tahun terakhir yaitu 2016‐2020. Data dalam penelitian ini merupakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), Direktorat Jenderal Perimbangan Keuangan (DJPK) Kementerian Keuangan Republik Indonesia dalam Rincian Alokasi Dana Desa (RADD), dan Rincian Alokasi Transfer ke Daerah dan Dana Desa (RATKDD). Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi data panel model regresi fixed effect yang diolah dengan eviews‐10. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial variabel Pertumbuhan Ekonomi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kemiskinan pada 8 Kabupaten di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat selama kurun waktu 2016‐2020, sementara variabel Dana Desa berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap Kemiskinan selama kurun waktu2016‐2020. Secara simultan variabel Pertumbuhan Ekonomi dan Dana Desa berpengaruh signifikan pada 8 Kabupaten di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat selama kurun waktu 2016‐2020.
Microplastics from Plastic Waste as a Limitation of Sustainability of the Environment
Authors: Grąz Katarzyna , Generowicz Agnieszka , Kwaśny Justyna , Gronba-Chyła Anna , Kwaśnicki Paweł , Ciuła Józef , Łapiński Jacek , Bajdur Wioletta
Published: December 2023

The massive emergence of plastics has contributed to their widespread use in everyday life. Unfortunately, the lack of appropriate technologies for processing these materials has contributed to environmental pollution by plastic particles. This study investigated the possibility of obtaining nanoparticles from selected plastics such as polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate. Polyethylene was obtained from plastic bag waste, and polyethylene terephthalate was from crushed plastic bottles of mineral water. The first stage of nanoparticle production was to grind the collected used plastic waste, i.e., plastic bags and plastic bottles, to the smallest possible size using a cutting mill. Next, the waste was ground in a planetary-ball mill and then homogenised in a homogeniser. The particle size distribution of the obtained particles for selected waste plastics was examined using the Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) method. The objective of the work was achieved – as a result of the performed procedures, nanoparticles of waste plastics were obtained. The following average sizes for particular materials were obtained: plastic bottles (PET) 212.81 nm, plastic bags (PE) 208.14 nm, and smaller particles, e.g. 27.74 nm.
Young Customer’s Green Purchase Intention: Study From Developing Country, Indonesia
Authors: Fitriana Ana
Published: December 2023

This study aims to test and analyze the effects of green product knowledge, green product awareness,  green product interest, and perceived green value as intervening variables on green purchase intention in Indonesia. Reformulation The method used in this study is a quantitative method using online distribution of questionnaires The sample of this study is 215 young Indonesian customers with knowledge about eco-friendly products. It consists of specifically targeted sampling processed using AMOS 22 analytical tools and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)  survey techniques, the findings of this study show that our young customers have high  green product knowledge, high environmental awareness, and  green values ​​related to green purchase intentions. It shows that you have an awareness of Otherwise, all hypotheses are accepted