bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PLANT DISEASE DETECTION USING DEEP LEARNING
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Tirumala Engineering College, Y Mrs. . Swathi
Published: April 2024

Crop diseases pose a significant threat to food security, but their timely detection is challenging in many regions due to a lack of necessary infrastructure. Recent advancements in leaf-based image classification have yielded promising outcomes. This study leverages Random Forest to differentiate between healthy and diseased leaves using newly created datasets. The proposed methodology includes dataset generation, feature extraction, classifier training, and image classification. Diseased and healthy leaf datasets are collectively trained using Random Forest for accurate classification. Feature extraction techniques are utilized for this purpose to enhance the accuracy of identification. Key Words: Leaf Based Classification, Disease Prediction, Feature Extraction, Random Forest, Diseased Leaves
ANALYSIS OF A PRECAST SEGMENTAL BRIDGE WITH RCC BRIDGE USING CSI BRIDGE SOFTWARE: A REVIEW
Authors: Udaypuray Naman
Published: April 2024

Bridges are those structures which built to span physical obstructions without closing the way underneath such as a water body, valley, or roads the purpose is to provide passage over obstructions. Precast bridges with segmental structure are commonly used for long span, due to researchers increasing interest in bridge modeling by using various span condition to check deflection of segmental bridge and RCC bridge, segmental bridge shows better results in comparison to RCC bridge, which is economical for longer spans, as the span increases then the most important factor dead load also increases. In This Paper We Are Conduction A Research On “Analysis Of A Precast Segmental Bridge With Rcc Bridge Using Csi Bridge Software”.
SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİK BİLGİLERİNİN RAPORLANMASINDA KULLANILAN RAPORLAMA ÇERÇEVELERİNE TOPLU BAKIŞ VE TEK RAPORLAMA ÇERÇEVESİNE DUYULAN İHTİYAÇ - GÜNCEL GELİŞMELER
Authors: Akdoğan Mustafa Uğur
Published: April 2024

Bu makalede amaç, sürdürülebilirlikle ilgili bilgilerin (finansal olmayan bilgilerin) raporlanmasında kullanılan raporlama çerçevelerini araştırarak içerikleriyle birlikte karşılaştırmalı olarak incelemektir. ‘’Finansal olmayan bilgiler’’ olarak kullanılan terim günümüzde sürdürülebilirlik raporlaması yapan birçok otorite, kuruluş ve uygulayıcılar tarafından ‘’ sürdürülebilirlik bilgileri- (sustainability information)’’ olarak kullanılması tercih edilmektedir. Günümüzde iklim değişikliği, küresel ısınma, doğal kaynakların azalması, Birleşmiş Milletler Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedeflerine ulaşma arzusu, kuruluşların çevresel, sosyal ve yönetişim performanslarına ilişkin nitel ve nicel bilgilerini, yönetim yaklaşımlarını, stratejisini, risklerini ve fırsatlarını, ölçütlerini ve hedeflerini açıklamalarını gerekli kılmaktadır. Kurumun, finansal performansı ile çevresel, sosyal ve yönetsel faktörleri arasında bağlantı kurularak hem geçmiş hem de ileriye dönük beyanları, kısa, orta ve uzun vadede yarattığı değerleri raporlaması önem taşımaktadır. Bu amaçla sürdürülebilirlik bilgilerinin raporlanmasında farklı raporlama çerçeveleri bulunmaktadır. İşletmeler bu çerçeveleri kullanarak gerekli beyanlarını yapmaktadırlar. Ancak raporlama çerçevelerinin farklılığı ve uygulamasının zorunlu olmaması farklı boyutlarda ve içeriklerde raporların ortaya çıkmasına neden olmakta bu da hem küresel açıdan hem de ülke bazında karşılaştırılabilirliği önlemektedir. Bu amaçla son dönemlerde sürdürülebilirlik raporlamasında daha şeffaf ve karşılaştırılabilir bilgiler üretmek ve farklılıkları ortadan kaldırmak amacıyla birçok çalışmalar yapılmış ve Uluslararası Sürdürülebilirlik Standartlarını yayımlamak üzere Uluslararası Sürdürebilirlik Standartlar Kurulu (ISSB) kurulmuş ve IFRS-S1, IFRS-S2 standartları yayımlanmıştır. Türkiye’de de bu gelişmeler paralelinde KGK tarafından TFRS-S1 ve TFRS-S2 standartları yayımlanmıştır. 2024 yılından itibaren kademeli olarak sürdürülebilirlik raporlaması zorunlu olarak uygulanacaktır. Bu makalede ayrıca sürdürülebilirlik raporlamasındaki uluslararasında ve ülkemizde son gelişmeler incelenerek değerlendirilmiştir.
PKM PENGEMBANGAN DESAIN KEMASAN PRODUK BAGI PELAKU USAHA IE BU PEUDAH DI GAMPONG BARO, KEC. IDI CUT, ACEH TIMUR
Authors: Ilham Muhammad , Rahmadani Debi , Dandiansyah Ahmad , Nadya Yusri , Yusnawati  , Andriani Meri , Arif Adlie Taufan , Navia Zidni Ilman
Published: April 2024

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) dalam proyek kemanusiaan ini yaitu para pelaku usaha Ie Bu Peudah, salah satu makanan khas Aceh. Produk ini dikenal sebagai salah satu makanan populer selama bulan Ramadhan. Kandungan dalam produk tersebut berasal dari tumbuhan liar dan repah-rempah yang kaya khasiat bagi kesehatan masyarakat. Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh mitra yaitu permintaan pasar terkait produk tersebut dalam bentuk produk tepung Ie Bu Peudah. Hal ini dikarenakan kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat terkait teknologi dalam pengemasan produk tepung Ie Bu Peudah. Maka dari itu kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pelatihan terkait pengemasan produk. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan melalui metode empowerment community yang terdiri dari tiga tahap: sosialisasi, implementasi, dan monitoring evaluasi kepada pelaku usaha. Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa 90% masyarakat dapat memahami tentang pengemasan produk tepung Ie Bu Peudah.
SOSIALISASI PENTINGNYA AIR BERSIH DI PULAU PUSONG LANGSA: UPAYA UNTUK PENINGKATAN KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Mutia Eka , Purwandito Meilandy , Novita Lydia Ellida , Jehan Virgi Azhemi , Asmarrini  , Farhan Muhammad
Published: April 2024

Pulau Pusong di Kota Langsa, sebuah pulau kecil yang terletak di perairan Indonesia, menghadapi tantangan serius terkait akses dan pemahaman akan pentingnya air bersih bagi kesejahteraan masyarakatnya. Dalam konteks ini, sosialisasi tentang air bersih menjadi suatu keharusan mendesak. Makalah ini bertujuan untuk merangkum dan menganalisis upaya sosialisasi yang dilakukan di Pulau Pusong untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan akses terhadap air bersih. Sosialisasi ini menggambarkan strategi sosialisasi yang dilakukan oleh Tim PKM Prodi Teknik Sipil Universitas Samudra dalam memperkenalkan pentingnya air bersih bagi kesehatan dan kehidupan sehari-hari. Hasilnya menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya air bersih, yang tercermin dalam perubahan perilaku mengenai penggunaan air dan upaya-upaya untuk memelihara kebersihan lingkungan. Selain itu, upaya sosialisasi juga memberikan dampak positif dalam mengurangi angka penyakit yang disebabkan oleh air yang terkontaminasi. Meskipun demikian, tantangan tetap ada, termasuk keterbatasan sumber daya dan infrastruktur yang memadai. Oleh karena itu, rekomendasi diberikan untuk meningkatkan investasi dalam penyediaan akses air bersih yang lebih luas dan berkelanjutan, serta untuk memperkuat program-program sosialisasi yang telah ada agar dapat mencapai lebih banyak masyarakat dan memastikan pemeliharaan kesadaran akan pentingnya air bersih secara berkelanjutan. Kesimpulannya, sosialisasi mengenai air bersih di Pulau Pusong telah membawa dampak positif yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan kesadaran dan akses masyarakat terhadap sumber daya vital ini. Namun, upaya berkelanjutan diperlukan untuk menjaga dan meningkatkan pencapaian ini guna mendukung kesejahteraan dan kesehatan masyarakat Pulau Pusong Desa Telaga Tujuh Kota Langsa ke depannya.
PENINGKATAN KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI STUDI KELAYAKAN PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK TENAGA MIKRO HIDRO (PLTMH) SEBAGAI INOVASI ENERGI LOKAL DI KAMPUNG SELAMAT, TENGGULUN, ACEH TAMIANG
Authors: Stein Sihombing Bryan , Turnip Darlis , Seneng Gusriani Moro , Amin Muhammad , Fauzan  , Amir Fazri , Azuar Rizal Teuku
Published: April 2024

Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro (PLTMH) telah diakui sebagai solusi efisien dan ramah lingkungan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan energi listrik, terutama di daerah pedesaan dan pegunungan. Dengan menggunakan tenaga air sebagai sumber daya penggerak, PLTMH memanfaatkan potensi energi dari aliran air sungai, saluran irigasi, atau air terjun secara ekonomis dan dengan perawatan yang mudah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan manfaat PLTMH dalam mendukung kesejahteraan masyarakat di Kampung Selamat, Aceh Tamiang, dengan mengintegrasikan energi terbarukan dalam konsep ekowisata. Pendekatan pengabdian masyarakat digunakan dengan sejumlah metode pengambilan data, termasuk survei lapangan, pengukuran topografi, wawancara stakeholder, analisis debit air, dan pemanfaatan data historis iklim. Hasil pengukuran debit aliran sungai pada 30 Oktober 2023 menunjukkan kecepatan aliran dan luas aliran, membentuk dasar perhitungan debit aliran air sebesar 0,8 m³/det. Ketinggian air terjun Gunung Pandan diukur sebesar 8,98 m, menjadi parameter dalam perhitungan daya air, dengan potensi daya terbangkitkan sebesar 66,7 kW. Faktor-faktor krusial seperti ketinggian jatuh air, debit air, efisiensi mesin/turbin, kapasitas instalasi, kondisi hidrologi, kondisi geografis/topografi, dukungan komunitas, dan kebijakan menjadi fokus utama. Hasil survei kebutuhan listrik menunjukkan penggunaan listrik sekitar 450 watt per rumah/warung di Dusun Gunung Pandan. Dengan curah hujan rata-rata 2125,29 mm/tahun, ketersediaan air di sungai dianggap cukup untuk mendukung PLTMH. Semua peralatan mekanikal dan elektrikal dapat diperoleh di pasar lokal, memastikan ketersediaan komponen untuk pembangunan PLTMH. Pendekatan ini diharapkan memberikan solusi inovatif untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat dan merangsang perkembangan pariwisata berkelanjutan di Kampung Selamat, Aceh Tamiang. Kesimpulan penelitian menegaskan bahwa PLTMH dapat menjadi pilihan yang tepat untuk memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap kesejahteraan masyarakat melalui pemanfaatan sumber daya alam secara berkelanjutan.
Human Capital Development and Financial Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Authors: Promise Eke , Chika Odukwu Victory , Bridget Ellah
Published: April 2024

The study determined the relationship between human capital development and financial performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria using an ex-post-facto research design. The 22 listed commercial banks in Nigeria are our population. The sample size of this study was two listed commercial banks in Nigeria, obtained using the purposive sampling technique, spanning 2010 to 2022. These 2 banks (Fidelity Bank and UBA) have the required up-to-date information needed by the researcher. Secondary data obtained from the Nigerian exchange group were analysed using multiple regression. The study revealed that a significant relationship exists between human capital development and the financial performance of DMBs in Nigeria. Hence, the researcher concluded that a significant relationship exists between human capital development and financial performance of DMBs in Nigeria. The researcher further suggested that deposit money banks in Nigeria should develop customised financial training programmes that align with their specific needs and objectives. Also, the management should offer competitive compensation packages and benefits to attract and retain top talent in the industry to boost profitability. More so, policymakers should implement skill-based pay scales because this could incentivize employees to acquire additional skills and expertise that directly benefit the bank's operations.
Minor Ailments During Pregnancy among Primigravida Women AT AL- Diwanyiah Governorate
Authors: Ali Fadia Hussein , Hamad Haider Abd AL Ameer Twair AL
Published: April 2024

Objective: Determine the incidence of minor ailments among primigravida women during pregnancy. Methodology: A descriptive study done to determine the incidence of common minor ailments among primigravida women during pregnancy and how often they used home remedies to alleviate their discomforts. The study was conducted in maternal and pediatric teaching hospital at Al- Diwaniyah governorate on (100) pregnant women, selected by nonprobability convenience sampling technique from March to July 2023. SPSS version 27 was used for the data analysis process. The results of the study were presented using descriptive statistics, such as frequencies and percentages. Results: Revealed that (68%) of expectants mothers age range was between 20 and 35 years old. In terms of education, (36%) of the subjects completed the intermediate school. In terms of the mothers' jobs, (53%) of them were housewives and 47% of them were workers. Regarding residency, (67%) of them reside in cities, with the remaining individuals doing so in rural areas. Furthermore, the majority of them (87%) were in the second trimester of their pregnancies, and (55%) of them were planning a pregnancy. Additionally, they reported that morning sickness (80%), frequent urination (77%), back pain (75%) were the most common discomforts, and insomnia (22%),. However, only (74%)of primigravida women manage these discomforts with various home remedies. Conclusions: The main findings show that all of the primigravida women in the study experienced minor discomforts in varying sequences, regardless of gestational age and morning sickness was the most common minor discomforts among the sample subjects, while insomnia was the least one common. For the minor discomforts they encountered, nearly three quarter of the sample subjects used various home care remedies. Recommendations: Pregnant women should all receive prenatal health education, emphasizing minor discomforts and appropriate self-care techniques, to raise their awareness.
Detecting Dental Caries Through Captured Images Using The Machine Learning Technology Teachable Machine
Authors: Tran Tuan Anh  , Nguyen The Huy  , Nguyen Thi Hoai Nhi  , Tran Hoang Anh
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The aim is to apply artificial intelligence to identify deep tooth decay using the open-source tool Teachable Machine.
Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 2063 digital images, including 1563 images with deep tooth decay and 500 images without deep tooth decay.
Results: Out of the total 1563 images with deep tooth decay, when using the recognition tool, 1512 images were correctly identified (96%), and 51 images went undetected, accounting for 4%. Out of the total 2063 images, including both images with and without deep tooth decay, 1512 images were correctly identified (73.3%), and 551 images (26.7%) were not detected to have tooth decay.
Conclusion: Through the study on 1563 images with deep tooth decay using the Teachable Machine learning tool, the results were promising with a high accuracy rate of 96%. However, on the mixed dataset of 2063 images, the accuracy rate for identifying images with tooth decay was only 73.3%. The difference is attributed to the early appearance of tooth decay, as its color closely correlates with normal tooth enamel. Therefore, the research team suggests the need for more data on this type of decay to enable more accurate classification and identification.
Hernia de hiato gigante
Authors: TOBES VELASCO JOSÉ LUIS , GARCÍA SANTIBÁÑEZ ALMUDENA , SOMARRIBA ALEMÁN RICARDO
Published: April 2024

Puntos clave
La hernia de hiato se produce cuando la porción superior del estómago asciende hacia el tórax a través de una pequeña abertura que existe en el diafragma.
Es más frecuente a partir de los 50 años.
La mayor parte de las hernias de hiato pequeñas no generan signos ni síntomas.
Cuando la hernia de hiato es muy grande puede requerir cirugía.
Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT: Physician Friend or Foe?
Authors: Baum Neil , Mobley David
Published: April 2024

ChatGPT is a language model trained on massive volumes of Internet data. It attempts to imitate human text and can perform various roles in healthcare and health research. The program enables users to tap into vast amounts of information and understand words in context. ChatGPT can access large amounts of data and computing techniques to make predictions and string words together meaningfully. This article discusses the history of artificial intelligence, provides an example of using artificial intelligence to obtain prior authorization, and discusses the ethical considerations of this exciting new technology.
Healthcare Leadership in Times of Crisis
Authors: Hills Laura
Published: April 2024

Leadership is never more important than during a time of crisis, as healthcare organizations everywhere learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article defines crisis as it applies to healthcare leadership and suggests the various kinds of crises healthcare organizations may face in the future. It explores the psychology of crisis leadership—specifically, what it means for a leader to hold and contain during a crisis. It also explains the difference between crisis leadership and crisis management, and how the two work together. This article then offers healthcare administrators, leaders, and managers 25 practical strategies they can use to prepare for and lead through a crisis. Among these strategies are bounded optimism, circular vision, and leading by example. Finally, this article describes four key behaviors that will help leaders manage a crisis, and suggests what leaders need to do once a crisis is under control or over.
Healthcare Executive Highlights for First Quarter 2024
Authors: Salih Alaaddin
Published: April 2024

It was a great start for 2024, with all major economic indicators appearing to be in good shape with macroeconomic indicators stabilizing. The first quarter included the largest disruption in U.S. healthcare since COVID-19 with a cyberattack as well as fears of another banking crisis. Among the good economic conditions, the 2024 presidential pre-election politics, and the precarious global geopolitics consider maintaining a reserved view of the economy during the second quarter.
Avaliação do crescimento, desenvolvimento e comportamento fotossintético da erva-mate (Ilex paraguariensis) sob diferentes concentrações de zinco no solo
Authors: Souza Luana Müller de , Rehbein Laura Helena , Miquelluti David José , Campos Mari Lucia
Published: April 2024

A erva-mate (Ilex paraguariensis Saint Hilaire), possui grande importância socioeconômica no Sul do Brasil, sendo consumida, principalmente, na forma de extratos como chimarrão e chás, além do uso na indústria farmacêutica, alimentícia e cosmética. No entanto, deve-se ter segurança para consumi-la devido a possíveis contaminações por elementos tóxicos e outros resíduos, uma vez que, as infusões têm a capacidade de extrair componentes solúveis em água, principalmente elementos tóxicos. A presença de elementos contaminantes tais como o zinco (Zn) ocorre, geralmente, devido a contaminação do solo por meio de fertilizantes ou águas poluídas pela ação industrial ou de mineração. Portanto, é importante que se conduzam estudos visando-se avaliar a absorção e acumulação de zinco nas diferentes partes da planta de erva-mate. Os tratamentos foram distribuídos obedecendo-se um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições. O solo foi acondicionado nas unidades experimentais, constituídas por vasos com capacidade de 4,0 kg, e efetuada a aplicação dos tratamentos de Zn, na forma de cloreto de zinco (ZnCl₂), equivalentes a 0, 300, 600, 900 e 1200 mg.kg-1 de Zn. Foram utilizadas mudas clonais de erva-mate (Ilex paraguariensis), realizado a correção e adubação conforme recomendação para a cultura. O experimento foi conduzido no delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições. Foram avaliados os parâmetros de crescimento e desenvolvimento foliar, índice SPAD, determinação da tolerância protoplasmática do tecido foliar, avaliação dos parâmetros fotossintéticos e análise radicular. Conforme o aumento das concentrações de Zn aplicadas no solo, resultou aumento do Zn na parte aérea e inibiu o crescimento e desenvolvimento radicular. O aumento das doses de Zn aplicadas no solo, não afetou a altura das mudas, número de folhas, tolerância protoplasmática, taxa fotossintética, transpiração e no índice SPAD. Houve acumulação de Zn nas raízes, ocasionando modificação da arquitetura radicular das plantas.
Exodontia de terceiro molar: abordagem preventiva ao longo prazo
Authors: Chaves Ívano Saraiva Lima , Silva Juliana Pinto , Vilhena Amujacy Tavares , Oliveira Marlene Ribeiro de
Published: April 2024

Este artigo acadêmico examina a exodontia de terceiros molares, conhecidos como dentes do siso, não apenas como um procedimento corretivo, mas como uma abordagem preventiva para a saúde bucal a longo prazo. Inicialmente, são discutidas as indicações e contraindicações para o procedimento, destacando situações em que a extração é benéfica, como impactação, pericoronarite, lesões cariosas, alterações periodontais e risco de cistos. A pesquisa ressalta a importância da avaliação holística na tomada de decisão, considerando fatores de risco, idade do paciente e características anatômicas. Complicações associadas à permanência dos terceiros molares são abordadas, enfatizando a necessidade de extração profilática para evitar complicações futuras. Além disso, são explorados aspectos como a prevalência e incidência de inclusão dos terceiros molares, os impactos na qualidade de vida do paciente e as implicações cirúrgicas. O estudo visa contribuir para o conhecimento científico odontológico, destacando a importância da exodontia de terceiro molar como medida preventiva essencial e fornecendo uma análise abrangente dos aspectos clínicos, cirúrgicos e epidemiológicos associados.
NOTARY'S RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EXERCISE OF AUTHORITY AS AN AUTHENTIC DEED OFFICIAL
Authors: Kamran Muhammad , Zainuddin  , Rahman Sufirman , Pawennei Mulyati
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This research endeavors to investigate the obligations of notaries in their capacity as officials endowed with the power to authenticate deeds. These obligations consist of ethical, administrative, civil, and criminal, duties.
 
Theoretical Framework: Notaries have obligations as public officials. Indeed, a notary bears accountability not only to his fellow professionals but also to clients and members of the public who require his services by legal regulations and societal interests.
 
Method: This research is descriptive and the type of research is normative juridical. This research uses secondary data derived from primary sources, such as journals and secondary sources, namely the Internet and books
 
Results: The findings indicated that notaries must fundamentally adhere to the Notary Position Law and the Notary Code of Ethics when performing their duties and positions. This ensures that the notary always follows the procedures outlined in the Notary Position Law and Code of Ethics, thereby providing legal certainty to the parties involved in the deed. For each task that their clients entrust to them, notaries take full responsibility. There are always matters that accompany each occupation and become its responsibility.
 
Conclusions: The Notary Position Law specifies that if a notary commits an offence while performing his or her duties and responsibilities, the notary may be held accountable and punished through administrative, civil, and ethical sanctions. The Notary Position Regulation, the Notary Position Law, and the Notary Code of Ethics previously governed criminal sanctions against notaries, but these sanctions are no longer subject to legal regulation. Punishments for criminal offenses against notaries may be enforced by the provisions of the Criminal Code.
Midwifery Insights Advancing Midwifery Knowledge Through Storytelling: A Birth Story
Authors: Caprioli Pia Elena , Janssen Emilie
Published: April 2024

Midwifery as a profession and a vocation has historically been passed from generation to generation through narratives, practice and storytelling: wise women passing their skills down to the next generation, again and again.1 In this article, midwife Pia invites student midwives to take a moment for themselves while she tells the story of her 40th birth as a student midwife. Through this story, she explains how continuity of carer (CoC) and an experience of spontaneous labour was crucial for developing the direction of her career. *Names and details of the story shared with parents’ permission.
Planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales (ptar): impacto ambiental esperado e impacto ambiental provocado en la ptar el Tambo
Authors: Tenemaza-Solórzano Hólger Fabián , Loor-Basurto Wilson Antonio , Guerrero-Alcívar María Shirlendy
Published: April 2024

El artículo examina la problemática de las Plantas de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales (PTAR) en Ecuador, ofreciendo una revisión exhaustiva del estado actual en relación con el cumplimiento de las normativas ambientales. Según datos de la Superintendencia de Servicios Públicos Domiciliarios del año 2020, se identificaron 89 PTAR fuera de operación de las más de 500 instaladas en el país. Estos hallazgos revelan incumplimientos en las normas de vertido, falta de mantenimiento en la infraestructura y la susceptibilidad de las plantas ante fenómenos naturales.

El análisis se centra en la normativa ambiental establecida por el Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, Agua y Transición Ecológica, encargado de supervisar y reportar las deficiencias en el tratamiento de aguas residuales. Además, se examinan las áreas más afectadas por los vertidos contaminantes, destacando el incremento de las aguas residuales tanto industriales como domésticas, atribuido al crecimiento industrial y poblacional a nivel nacional.

El artículo también pone de manifiesto la limitada efectividad de los mecanismos de evaluación del impacto ambiental real generado por las PTAR en Ecuador, a pesar de la existencia de regulaciones. Este aspecto subraya la necesidad urgente de mejorar el cumplimiento de las normativas existentes para mitigar los efectos adversos sobre el medio ambiente derivados de la construcción y operación de estas plantas en el país.
O OLHAR DO ENFERMEIRO NO DIAGNÓSTICO DE CRIANÇA COM O ESPECTRO AUTISTA
Authors: Rocha Adenys Manuel Vieira , Marinho Alceli Barroso Tabosa , Pinheiro Suely Gonzales , Dias Gabriel Bezerra
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: relatar as ações do enfermeiro no diagnóstico precoce de crianças com o espectro autista e sua relação com a qualidade de vida dos portadores. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão da literatura, com abordagem qualitativa, realizado no período de agosto de 2023 a março de 2024. Por meio do levantamento de banco de dados através da BVS, LILACS, MEDLINE, Periódicos Capes e SCIELO. Os artigos selecionados tiveram como critérios de seleção: artigos publicados no período de 2017 a 2024, em inglês, português e espanhol, disponíveis na integra e trabalhos de revisão e exclusão: trabalhos que não estavam disponíveis na integra, artigos repetidos, artigos. Resultados: O estudo mostrou a necessidade do enfermeiro(a) durante o acolhimento para dá continuidade aos cuidados aos pacientes com Transtorno do Espectro Autista com as subcategorias abordando os cuidados no ambiente terapêutico com orientações a cuidadores/familiares; identificação de casos e programados conforme conduta médica. Trabalhar a comunicação entre equipes multidisciplinares e os desafios da articulação com familiares e com sistema educacional para dá continuidade ao cuidado, por meio de inclusão de grupos terapêuticos. Conclusão: O acolhimento do enfermeiro representa potencialidades durante os cuidados no contexto do Transtorno do Espectro Autista, envolvendo a assistência ao indivíduo e seus familiares, por meio de orientações e atividades colaborativas, com foco na garantia da promoção nos avanços do desenvolvimento e qualidade de vida de ambos.
DECISION-MAKING PECULIARITIES OF SOCIAL WORKERS IN SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija / Higher Education Institution, Urniežienė Daiva , Garšvė Lina ,   Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija / Higher Education Institution
Published: April 2024

The peculiarities of decision-making by social workers in social care institutions are analyzed in the article. It introduces how social workers cope with delicate and socially sensitive situations according to the clients, of social care institutions, welfare. Ethical commitments and empathy of social workers, personal indications of client’s needs and objectives, are emphasized in the research. When a social worker is a team member and collaborates with other specialists, the interdisciplinary aspect of decision-making is indicated in the article.
Large adenomatoid odontogenic tumor: Case report
Authors: De Oliveira Brandão Tagna , Borges Nery Bruna , Vitória Pereira Lopes Silva Dara , Matos de Ferreira Davi , Rosa Barros Oliveira Carolina , De Andrade Pereira Lorran , Maria Araújo Silva Juliana , Reginaldo Tenório Júnior Edval
Published: April 2024

The adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is an uncommon, benign neoplasm of odontogenic epithelial origin, believed to have originated from two remnants of the dental lamina or enamel organ, representing 2-7% of all odontogenic tumors. Clinically, they are slow growing, asymptomatic and rarely exceed 3.0 cm in diameter. TOA presented three different clinicopathological variants without relevant clinical and radiographic differences: intraosseous follicular (associated with dental impaction, generally comprising 70% of the two cases); extra-follicular intraosseous (present between erupted teeth, representing 25% of the two cases); and peripheral (extra-osseous, 5% two cases). The aim of this paper is to report a case of a large and aggressive adenomatoid odontogenic tumor. Patient, male, 13 years old, undergoing direct increase in maxillary volume with evolution of 01 month. Upon physical examination, an increase in volume in the middle third of the face was observed, directly causing facial asymmetry. normal appearance, absence of unit, tooth 13, stable dental occlusion, poor mouth opening, poor oral hygiene. On imaging (face tomography) there was a hypodense image in the maxillary region directly, osteolytic, well circumscribed, with a radiopaque halo, causing expansion of the cortical bones without breaking them, associated with the impacted and included dental unit 13. Enucleation and complete healing of the lesion and associated extraction of unit 13 were performed, with a lesion presenting a fibrous capsule in the non-transoperative period. The patient is being followed up by a team, weeks of recurrence at the moment. In this way, a rapid and aggressive evolution appears, being clinically perceptible and confused with the behavior of an amelolastoma, however, the histopathological diagnosis of TOA was confirmed, although the lesion responded to a conservative surgical technique through enucleation and dressing, presenting a excellent result.
Evaluation of the effect of Gastoxin® B57 on maize seed quality by germination and cold test
Authors: Ferreira Matheus Kevin Lima , Moraes Mello Marcos Vinicius , de Brito Raimundo Filho Freire , Freire Ana Izabella , de Souza Alex Fernandes , Cruz Renata Ranielly Pedroza , de Souza Filipe Bittencourt Machado , de Araújo Nicolas Oliveira , Pereira Matheus Costa , Carmelossi Michele de Santana
Published: April 2024

Gastoxin® B57 is used to control stored grain pests. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different doses of Gastoxin® B57 on seed quality of 18 maize lines through germination and cold testing. The seeds were treated with Gastoxin® B57 for 72 hours in a 1m3 environment. The dosages used were: dosage recommended by the manufacturer; twice the recommended dosage and control. After treatment with the insecticide, germination and cold tests were performed. The experimental design was randomized blocks in a 3x18 factorial scheme (3 doses and 18 strains), followed by Tukey's test of comparison of means. Analysis of variance showed that there was a difference in treatments as a function of the doses. Lines 2, 3, 4, 14 and 16 showed higher germination and vigor potentials. The dose recommended by the manufacturer and the control did not affect the seed quality of the corn lines in the cold test and in the germination test.
Endophytic bacteria in the biological control of Spodoptera frugiperda
Authors: Sousa Irisléia Pereira Soares de , Fernandes Martielle Batista , Santos Michelle de Oliveira , Matos Amanda Dayanne Malta , Castro Sabrina Gonçalves Vieira de , Almeida Luciele Barboza de , Moura Marielly Maria Almeida , Santos Helena Souza Nascimento , Silva Jaqueline Pereira Medeiros da , Mizobutsi Edson Hiydu
Published: April 2024

The objective of this study was to evaluate the pathogenicity of bacteria isolated from neem, Azadirachta indica, on adults of Spodoptera frugiperda. All bacterial suspensions evaluated were calibrated to a concentration of 5.0 x 108 cells/mL. The adults evaluated were the survivors of caterpillars that ingested corn leaves treated with bacterial suspensions. With these surviving adults, couples were formed, which were kept in cages. The longevity of males and females, the pre-oviposition and fertile period, the total number of eggs, fecundity and fertility of females were evaluated. Of the total isolates evaluated, 64.0% of them caused some adverse effect to adults, to the point of affecting one or more of the variables evaluated. The ingestion of the bacteria by the caterpillars reduced the longevity of adults, both male and female. Females had a reduction in the fertile period, in the number of layings, in fecundity and in fertility. Only the pre-oviposition period was not affected. The isolates Bacillus sp. Epi 9, Bacillus subtilis and Neem 10 stand out because they affect the largest number of variables evaluated. The results obtained in this study are promising and important, as this is the first report of bacteria isolated from neem with pathogenic action to S. frugiperda.
Az élet informatikája 2. rész
Authors: Szeremley Levente
Published: April 2024

„… az információ fogalmának tisztázását követően adódik a kérdés, hogy milyen mechanizmusok hozzák létre, ill. tartják fenn az informatikai mintázatokat. A továbbiakban az anyag, az energia és az idő átfogó szempontrendszerében vizsgáljuk meg az élet alapmechanizmusait, nevezetesen az energiabetáplálás szerepét ellátó munkavégző mechanizmusokat, az információhordozó közeg hálózatos struktúráit, valamint a fejlődést lehetővé tévő evolúciós mechanizmusokat. Végül be-mutatjuk, hogy Buddha alaptanításai (anitja, anátman, súnjata) éppen az élet ezen három tényezőjére vonatkoznak, így a buddhizmusra – a tagadó nyelvi szerkezetek nyomán kialakult nihilista értelmezések ellenére – az Élet vallásaként kellene tekintenünk.”
Design of Tourist Routes in Scenic Spots -Taking Pan'an Lake Scenic Area as an Example
Authors: Dai Jiayu , Huang Wenhan , Hu Zheyuan , Hu Lijuan
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we explore the application of 0-1 integer programming and mixed integer programming to solve the route design problem using the Pan'an Lake Scenic Area in Xuzhou as a case study. We aim to design scenic tour routes with the shortest walking distance and the longest visit time. We formulate the problem using a 0-1 integer programming model, with an objective function that minimizes the total route length. Constraints are established to ensure the route starts at Scenic Stone, ends at Wetland Commercial Street, each attraction is visited once, and there are no repeated paths. The research results of the article have certain reference significance for route optimization problems.
Navigating the digital transformation journey: strategies for startup growth and innovation in the digital era
Authors: Kevin Namiiro Kuteesa  , Chidiogo Uzoamaka Akpuokwe  , Chioma Ann Udeh
Published: April 2024

This study delves into the strategies for startup growth and innovation within the digital transformation journey, highlighting the imperative for startups to adapt and thrive in the digital era. Employing a systematic literature review and content analysis, the research scrutinizes peer-reviewed articles, industry reports, and case studies from 2013 to 2023 to unearth pivotal digital transformation strategies and their impact on startup success. The methodology ensures a comprehensive exploration of the digital landscape, focusing on the integration of digital technologies, the cultivation of a digital-first culture, and the navigation of regulatory landscapes. Key findings reveal that successful digital transformation for startups hinges on a multifaceted approach encompassing agile methodologies, digital literacy, customer-centric innovation, and proactive regulatory engagement. The study identifies emerging technologies, such as AI and blockchain, as critical enablers of innovation and operational efficiency, while emphasizing the significance of digital ecosystems and platform-based models for future growth. Finally, the research offers actionable recommendations for startups, including fostering innovation cultures, enhancing digital skills, engaging in ecosystem partnerships, and adopting customer-centric strategies. It also outlines future research directions, suggesting a focus on the impact of emerging technologies, digital transformation outside the tech sector, and longitudinal studies on startup success. This study contributes to the understanding of digital transformation strategies, providing a roadmap for startups aiming to navigate the complexities of the digital age and underscores the ongoing need for adaptive strategies in the face of rapid technological evolution.
Flying Towards Sustainability: The Role of Leadership in Airline Operations
Authors: Emani Sampath
Published: April 2024

In the evolving realm of the airline industry, sustainability is non-negotiable. This editorial delves into the pivotal role of leadership in driving environmental responsibility within airline operations. As societal awareness of environmental issues grows and regulatory frameworks tighten, leaders must proactively devise strategies to steer their airlines towards greener practices. The editorial presents pragmatic approaches for leaders to embrace sustainability, including investment in renewable energy sources, optimization of operational efficiency, and collaboration with industry partners on eco-friendly initiatives. By demonstrating foresight and ingenuity, leaders can guide their airlines through present challenges while charting a course towards a more environmentally sustainable future.
Airline Market Risks and Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A): A Thematic Study
Authors: Ming Cheng  , Ryan Jenson Boe  , Chien-tsung Lu  , Haoruo Fu  , Mengyi Wei
Published: April 2024

This research endeavors to assess airline executive decision-making coping with critical crises during the pandemic by scrutinizing the Market Risks and Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) sections within the 10-K financial reports. This study delves into the quarterly financial reports (10-Q) of Delta Air Lines (DAL) spanning from the 1st quarter (Q1) of 2020 to the second quarter (Q2) of 2023 and discovered primary challenges and market risks that were of concern to top executives. To underscore the significance of top executives’ decision-making activities within a chosen airline, this research project explores significant discussions disclosed in the financial reports. The findings show “revenue”, “cost”, and “fleet” were three most discussed topics while “liquidity, asset, and payable accounts”, “failing cost-saving strategies and poor Return on Investment (ROI)”, “policy changes in ticket cancellation and frequent flyer program”, “failing new technology”, and “proprietary data security” emerged as the top five market risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Executives responded to these challenges by implementing corresponding strategies aimed at ensuring sustainability, such as labor downsizing, reforms to retirement plans, flight frequency reduction, simplification of aging fleets, cancellation of aircraft orders, cost-reduction initiatives, and adjustments to routes and hubs, among other measures. Noticeably, frequent flyer loyalty program remained lucrative.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Thinking Aloud Pair Problem Solving (TAPPS) Terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Peserta Didik Kelas X SMA Negeri 3 Pekanbaru
Authors: Aprilia Rosana , Zetriuslita
Published: April 2024

Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran Thinking Aloud Pair Problem Solving (TAPPS) terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis peserta didik kelas X SMA Negeri 3 Pekanbaru. Metodologi: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu (Quasi Eksperimental) dengan desain penelitian Nonequivalent Control Grup Desain dan Teknik sampling yang digunakan yaitu purposive sampling sehingga diperoleh sampel  yaitu kelas X.8 sebagai kelas eksperimen dengan pembelajaran model Thinking Aloud Pair Problem Solving (TAPPS) dan kelas X.7 sebagai kelas kontrol dengan pembelajaran konvensional. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini dilakukan dengan teknik tes. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, dan uji independent sample t-test (uji-t). Hasil: Dari hasil analisis diperoleh nilai signifikan  yang berarti  ditolak dan  diterima. Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran Thinking Aloud Pair Problem Solving (TAPPS) terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis peserta didik kelas X SMA Negeri 3 Pekanbaru.

Kata kunci : Model Pembelajaran Thinking Aloud Pair Problem Solving (TAPPS), Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis.
Desarrollo de tecnologías de gasificación en la industria del aceite de palma: oportunidades y desafíos
Authors: Munar-Flórez David Arturo , Ramírez-Contreras Nidia Elizabeth
Published: April 2024

La implementación de este proceso en la industria del aceite de palma podría enfrentar ciertas complicaciones derivadas de la variabilidad en las propiedades físicas y químicas de la biomasa, lo cual dificultaría la obtención de un proceso estandarizado para su tratamiento. Además, desafíos como el contenido de humedad, la generación de alquitranes y el nivel de madurez tecnológica (TRL) de la gasificación podrían presentar obstáculos técnicos y económicos; no obstante, en este sector existe la ventaja de contar con una abundante disponibilidad de biomasa concentrada en un solo lugar.
Strategies and Public Policies for Economic Recovery Post-Pandemic: The Role of Taxation According to Qualitative Studies
Authors: Tauhid Syukur Alam
Published: April 2024

This qualitative synthesis investigates the role of taxation in post-pandemic economic recovery, aiming to provide insights into effective policy strategies. Drawing upon a systematic review of qualitative literature from diverse disciplines such as economics, public policy, and taxation theory, the study explores the multifaceted nature of taxation's impact on recovery trajectories. Methodologically, the research employs thematic analysis to identify key themes and patterns emerging from the literature. The findings highlight taxation's critical role as a revenue-generating mechanism for governments facing fiscal deficits post-pandemic. Moreover, the study elucidates taxation's redistributive function in mitigating income inequality and promoting social cohesion through progressive tax policies. Tax incentives emerge as crucial tools for stimulating investment and innovation, fostering economic dynamism amidst recovery efforts. However, caution is advised against onerous tax regimes that may impede economic growth. Overall, the research underscores the importance of adopting a balanced and forward-thinking approach to tax policy design, considering the diverse needs and challenges facing economies in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Toward a Queer and (Trans)Formative Methodology for Rhetoric of Health and Medicine: Institutional Critique
Authors: Mendoza Ruby
Published: April 2024

This article argues that the field of rhetoric of health and medicine (RHM) needs queer and (trans)formative methodologies to support a disempowered, ignored, and devalued queer community. Building directly from Mohan J. Dutta’s (2022) work, the article 1) addresses that RHM scholarly practices attend to whiteness and neglect to amplify queer and transgender interventional and rhetorical approaches; 2) develops a methodology–institutional critique–for RHM practitioners that crosses disciplinary boundaries to showcase cistematic oppression at infrastructural, structural, institutional, and interpersonal levels; and 3) provides a personal medical story that showcases how institutions fail transgender and queer patients. Through this work, this article argues for the need for rhetorical methodological intervention in RHM research and to mobilize transgender rhetorical agency through coalitional building.
Comparison of Acute COVID-19 Encephalopathy with Seasonal Influenza A-associated Encephalopathy
Authors: Xu Jialu , Li Wei , Zhu Yilin , Wang Jiajin , Li Haifeng
Published: April 2024

Objectives: To compare the clinical presentations and neurobiological features in children with acute Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) encephalopathy and Seasonal influenza A virus (IAV)-associated encephalopathy. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study on patients diagnosed with COVID-19 encephalopathy between December 15, 2022, and January 15, 2023, and children diagnosed with IAV-associated encephalopathy between November 2017 and March 2023, who were less than 18 years old at the Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine. Results: A total of 34 patients with acute COVID-19 encephalopathy and 37 patients with IAV-associated encephalopathy were included in this study. Elevation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pleocytosis and CSF glucose, as well as downregulation of monocyte and TNF-α, were observed in both the COVID-19 ICU group and the moderate & severe group. The median age was younger (P < 0.001) and the median time for the occurrence of neurological symptoms was shorter (P < 0.001) in the COVID-19 group compared with the IAV group. More patients in the IAV group had altered levels of consciousness (P < 0.001) and were admitted to the ICU (P < 0.001). Consequently, more severe cases were observed in the IAV group (P = 0.007). Brain imaging showed a predominance appearance of acute necrotizing encephalopathy in the IAV group (P = 0.038). Regarding blood parameters, leukomonocyte levels were lower in the IAV group (P = 0.003) with lower expression of CD4 (P = 0.047). Random blood glucose (P = 0.001), D dimer (P = 0.004), and cytokine IL-2 (P = 0.005) were lower in the COVID-19 group, while IFN-γ (P = 0.013) was significantly higher. Conclusions: Influenza A virus-associated encephalopathy presented more severe manifestations. However, IFN-γ may act as a protective cytokine in COVID-19 encephalopathy.
Balance Changes Following a Controlled Whole-Body Vibration Training: A Pilot Analysis Addressing Balance Control in Adult Women with Obesity
Authors: Soleimanifar Manijeh , Abedi Masoumeh , Sarabzadeh Mostafa , Dadarkhah Afsaneh , Asadi Zahra Sadat
Published: April 2024

Background: The prevalence of obesity among older individuals has significantly increased in recent years, potentially doubling the risk of postural imbalance and falls. Controlled whole-body vibration (CWBV) training is considered an alternative/complementary therapy for fall prevention, but its mechanisms still require further investigation. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of CWBV on balance and fall risk among older adult women with obesity. Methods: Fifteen adult women over the age of 60 (mean age 68.55 ± 4.86, BMI: 30.57 ± 2.97) participated in this quasi-experimental study. They underwent CWBV training three times weekly for six weeks. Gait stability and balance were assessed using a gait analysis system before and after the intervention. Results: The results indicated a significant decrease in both static and dynamic balance parameters, except for the variability of velocity index (P = 0.9) and fear of falling (FES-I score, P = 0.56), after the intervention. Conclusions: Controlled whole-body vibration training appears to be an effective method for improving static and dynamic balance parameters in older adult women. However, further research is necessary to explore different dosages and protocols of vibration training, incorporating more challenging/specialized proprioceptive exercises to potentially improve the fear of falling in this population.