bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A strong start: The benefits of coping strategies for neonatal intensive care unit families
Authors:   Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Rua Dr.  Eduardo Torres, 4464-513 - Matosinhos, Portugal, Costa Sílvia Duarte
Published: June 2024

Health, relationships and bonding between parents and infants are at risk when preterm babies need intensive care for extended periods, affecting child’s development and parental mental health. Pedro Hispano Hospital Neonatal Team trough “VIP neo project”, uses bonding hearts and NICU diaries to address these issues. Parents of newborns admitted to NICU between May and October 2022 were included. They reported enhanced self-assurance and reduced anxiety (94.1%) using NICU diaries and 17.2% reported use by other family members. Similarly, fostered connection (83.3%) and reduced anxiety (75%) was described
Mandibular asymmetries in brazilian adolescents prevalence and associated factors
Authors:   Department of Orthodontics, Lutheran University of Brazil, Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Porta Garcia Renato Dalla ,   renatodpgarcia@yahoo.com.br,   perpetuamf@hotmail.com, Frazão Gribel Bruno ,   Department of Orthodontics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Private practice, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil; bgribel@hotmail.com, Mota Freitas Maria Perpétua ,   Department of Orthodontics, Lutheran University of Brazil, Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil;  renatodpgarcia@yahoo.com.br;  perpetuamf@hotmail.com
Published: June 2024

Objectives : Estimate the prevalence of mandibular asymmetries in Brazilian adolescents and investigate the demographic and skeletal factors associated to the asymmetries.
Investigating the Impact on Compressive Strength of Concrete by Incorporating Plastics
Authors:   University of Guyana, Persaud Tajwattie , Perreira Anna ,   University of Guyana, Shako Darren ,   SASH Environmental Solutions
Published: June 2024

This research investigated the compressive strength of hollow concrete blocks (HCB) when plastic Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottle flakes are integrated as partial aggregate substitutes for sand as a possible diversion strategy. Plastic bottles labelled PET 1 were hand chipped into 5.73mm flakes and added into the modified cement mix to make two sets of HCB, where plastic flakes replaced five percent and ten percent of the sand respectively.
Knowledge, Views and Practices of the Residents of De Kinderen and Meten-Meer-Zorg on COVID-19 and its Guidelines
Authors:   University of Guyana, Vancooten Daniel , Glasgow E. Marciano ,   University of Guyana
Published: June 2024

100 questionnaires were randomly administered via telephone to 65 residents in De Kinderen and 35 residents in Meten-Meer-Zorg during the months of April and May 2021. The findings revealed that 71% of respondents were knowledgeable of all of the COVID-19 guidelines recommended by the WHO. The main hindrance to the practicing of safe social distancing among the respondents was overcrowding in public transit. In addition, the most common factor preventing the respondents from always using the WHO-recommended face mask was its unavailability and unaffordability.
A Study of the Correlation Between Hand Length and Foot Length in Nepalese Medical Students
Authors: Kumar Das Rajesh , Kumar Sah Sanjay , Kumar Singh Manish
Published: June 2024

Background: Dimensions of foot and hand are important tools for sexual dimorphism. In case of identification from dismembered part of body study of dimension of these body part may be crucial. Their correlation may be helpful in identification of an individual.
Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted on 100 students of both sexes. Hand length, hand breadth and foot length were measured by sliding caliper and measurements were analyzed using SPSS 23.0.
Results: The mean right hand length in male was 17.52 cm and mean right hand length in female was 15.66. The difference was significant (P<0.05). The mean left foot length and right foot length in male were 24.96 and 24.98 respectively and in female 23.29 and 23.35 respectively. The correlation coefficient(R2) of left hand length and left hand breadth was .443.
Conclusion: There was significant difference of hand and foot dimensions in male and female. There was the largest correlation coefficient of left hand length and left hand breadth.

Key words: Hand length, Foot length, Identification.
KEKUATAN OTOT QUADRICEPS BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN QUALITY OF LIFE PASCA REKONSTRUKSI ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT
Authors: Dewi Ni Putu Aprilia Chintya
Published: June 2024

ABSTRAK
Pendahuluan: Kekuatan otot quadriceps yang baik setelah menjalani rekonstruksi anterior cruciate ligament dapat membantu mempercepat proses rehabilitasi dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasien. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi perubahan jangka panjang dari rehabilitasi anterior cruciate ligament pasca rekonstruksi melalui pemahaman terkait sejauh mana kekuatan otot quadriceps dan faktor-faktor demografi pasien berkorelasi dengan komponen quality of life. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain analitik observasional dengan pendekatan studi potong lintang. Melibatkan 26 pasien ACLR dari Komunitas ACL Indonesia di Bali. Kekuatan otot quadriceps diukur dengan hand-held dynanometer, sementara kualitas hidup dievaluasi dengan kuesioner Short-form Health Survey 36. Hasil: Hasil analisis menunjukkan hubungan signifikan antara kekuatan otot quadriceps dan kualitas hidup pada aspek keterbatasan fisik dan vitalitas (p = 0,049 dan p = 0,005; koefisien korelasi 0,389 dan 0,533). Pasien dengan kekuatan otot quadriceps yang rendah memiliki risiko lebih tinggi mengalami keterbatasan fisik (risiko 1,20 kali) dan penurunan vitalitas (risiko 16,5 kali) dibandingkan dengan mereka yang memiliki kekuatan otot yang baik (p = 0,030 dan p = 0,025). Diskusi: Individu yang telah menjalani rekonstruksi ACL dan mengalami penurunan kekuatan otot quadriceps akan memiliki penurunan quality of life pada aspek tingkat keterbatasan fisik yang tinggi dan penurunan fungsi vitalitas.
Investigation of Seasonal and Annual Wind Speed Distribution of Tarnab Based on Weibull and Rayleigh Distribution Models
Authors: Khan Aamir , Shafi Amna
Published: June 2024

This study aims to statistically analyze wind speed data of Tarnab, Peshawar, for the period 2004-2023. The data was recorded at the Agriculture Research Institute, Tarnab, Peshawar. Two statistical models (two-parameter Weibull and Rayleigh distribution functions) were applied to find the distributions of wind speeds. For the estimation of shape and scale parameters of Weibull and Rayleigh, two methods were employed: the method of moments and the energy pattern factor. Three statistical tools (mean percentage error, mean absolute percentage error, and root mean square deviation) were applied to check the error percentage of both models. The results of the Weibull distribution were much closer to the observed data than those of the Rayleigh distribution. The average values of wind speeds tended to increase from winter to summer and vice versa. The highest recorded annual and seasonal wind speeds were 26.19 in/s and 41.57 in/s, respectively, while the lowest values were 7.11 in/s and 4.95 in/s, respectively. Thus, while ruling out the possibility of harnessing wind as a significant source of energy, the findings are still useful for the crops produced in the region.
Hematological Predictors of Antipsychotic-induced Metabolic Syndrome in a Female Patient with Schizophrenia: Case Report
Authors: Nasyrova R. F. , Kidyaeva A. V. , Shnayder N. A.
Published: June 2024

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder. It is treated with antipsychotics, which have a high risk of adverse reactions. One of these adverse reactions is metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and the mortality rate of patients with schizophrenia. Various studies have shown an association between hematological parameters and metabolic syndrome. In this regard, the use of hematological predictors as a diagnostic tool can help identify risks and timely correct antipsychotic therapy for preventing metabolic syndrome. One of the most promising predictors are hematological inflammation coefficients obtained on the basis of a clinical blood test. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), and the index of systemic immune inflammation (SII), are inexpensive, easy-to-detect markers of systemic inflammation. This case report of a 48-year-old female patient with paranoid schizophrenia, hematological inflammation coefficients were increased during antipsychotic therapy compared to the baseline. At the start of clozapine therapy, the highest levels of systemic inflammatory markers were recorded, after which the patient developed metabolic syndrome. In this case, stopping clozapine therapy when the level of hematological inflammatory coefficients increases would prevent the development of metabolic syndrome in the patient. Markers of systemic inflammation can help doctors diagnose metabolic syndrome early. This may reduce rates of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and thus reduce mortality in patients with schizophrenia. This case report demonstrates that wider implementation of hematological predictors of metabolic syndrome into real clinical practice could help significantly improve the safety of antipsychotic therapy.
The Experimental Generation of Streamwise Gusts and their Impact on a Finite-Span Wing
Authors: Farnsworth John
Published: June 2024

Under normal operation, aircraft and wind turbines frequently encounter gusts, or discrete unsteady variations in the direction and magnitude of the freestream velocity. Streamwise gusts, which impose changes in the magnitude of the freestream, can dramatically alter the aerodynamic response of these systems when the gust length-scales, time-scales or magnitudes are commensurate with the steady operating conditions of these systems. To study these interactions a unique unsteady low-speed wind tunnel facility was constructed at the University of Colorado Boulder which can generate both convective and global streamwise velocity disturbances. The design, modeling, and performance of this facility will be presented along with the aerodynamic response of a canonical finite-span rectangular wing section to a time-varying freestream. More specifically, the seminar will focus on how the convective nature of the streamwise velocity disturbances can couple with wing sweep to impose dramatic variations in the pitching moment response of a simple wing section. In addition to this primary topic, a summary of other basic research efforts ongoing in the Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder will also be given.
Choosing the Perfect Stay: Factors Influencing Tourist Hotel Decisions-Making
Authors: Mohamad Norhaya Hanum , Idris Nur Amanina , Manshoor Amir
Published: June 2024

Tourists employ a variety of factors in their decision-making process when selecting hotels. Every hotel visitor must undergoes an evaluation process before deciding on which hotel to stay in. The objective of this study is to ascertain the factors that impact the choice of hotels from the viewpoint of tourist decision-making. This process is essential for tourists as they must carefully consider their preferences while selecting a hotel. The decision-making process that visitors undergo to express their preferences is multifaceted. Therefore, tourists invariably consider many elements and criteria before making a selection. This study employed a quantitative technique, utilizing survey questionnaires delivered to a sample of 385 respondents representing the tourist population in Kedah, Malaysia. The data analyses were performed utilising SPSS and employing multiple regression analysis. The findings indicate that visitors’ decision-making in selecting hotels is influenced by theme and design, location, and room characteristics. Specifically, the location of the hotel has been identified as the most significant factor considered by tourists when choosing hotels in Kedah, Malaysia. The results of this study are advantageous for stakeholders, particularly those in the hotel business, in enhancing their goods and services. This study also provides recommendations for further research based on its findings.
台灣高山地區中小學校舍空調耗能研究
Authors: 郭柏巖 郭柏巖 , Po-Yen Kuo 謝宗佐
Published: June 2024

台灣高山地區的中小學在冬季經常需要開暖氣以維持室內舒適溫度，但礙於教育部尚未統一暖氣使用規章，地方政府公告的暖氣使用標準也未必能滿足師生的生理需求，進而影響到學生的學習成效。根據本研究調查，全國近一半的高山中小學校舍的保暖效果不佳，學習環境嚴苛，本研究透過高山地區中小學校舍的空調耗能模擬，比較不同海拔高度、不同外牆與玻璃熱傳透率對教室冷暖房空調耗能影響，模擬結果照明EUI為7.93 [kWh/(m2.yr)，電器設備EUI為2.44 [kWh/(m2.yr)，在暖房需求較高的2200公尺校舍，提升暖房溫度1度，增加空調EUI 0.55 [kWh/(m2.yr)]；在外牆熱傳透率3.5 [W/(m2.K)]的情況下，外窗平均熱傳透率每降低0.5 [W/(m2.K)]，每年約能減少暖房空調EUI 1.16 [kWh/(m2.yr)]；在外牆熱傳透率3.5 [W/(m2.K)]的情況下提升能源效率CSPF 1級，暖房空調平均減少EUI 0.67 [kWh/(m2.yr)]。根據海拔2200公尺校舍不同樓層冷暖房空調負荷模擬，三樓教室充分接收陽光照射，暖房負荷量最低，二樓的教室則因受到最少的熱輻射，暖房負荷量最高，對於暖房空調產生較高的需求。

 

In Taiwan’s high mountain regions, winter heating is often necessary in primary and secondary schools to maintain a comfortable indoor environment. However, the absence of standardized heating regulations from the Ministry of Education and the potential mismatch with local government standards can impact students’ learning outcomes. This research survey found that nearly half of the schools in these areas lack adequate insulation, creating challenging learning environments. This study simulated air conditioning energy use in high mountain schools to assess the impact of altitude, wall properties, and glass heat transfer rates on heating and cooling energy consumption. Results showed that at 2200 meters altitude, raising the heating temperature by 1 degree Celsius increased Energy Use Intensity (EUI) by 0.55 kWh/(m2.yr). Reducing window heat transfer by 0.5 W/(m2.K) annually, with a 3.5 W/(m2.K) wall heat transfer rate, decreased EUI by about 1.16 kWh/(m2.yr). Improving energy efficiency (CSPF) by one level with the same wall heat transfer rate reduced EUI by 0.67 kWh/(m2.yr).Simulation of heating and cooling loads across different floors at 2200 meters altitude revealed that third-floor classrooms had the lowest heating load due to sunlight, while second-floor classrooms with minimal radiant heat had the highest heating demand.

 
一位罹患A型免疫球蛋白腎病青少女初次血液透析之護理經驗
Authors: 陳瑩芳 陳瑩芳 , 陳姝年 陳姝年 , Chu-Nien Chen 張宜㛢
Published: June 2024

本文為一位青少女因IgA腎病初次接受血液透析治療，疾病進展快速，使個案及案父母產生焦慮及照護認知不足之護理經驗。護理期間自2020年06月15日至07月10日，運用Gordon十一項健康功能型態評估，以直接照護、會談、身體評估及跨科部會議等方式收集資料，確立個案健康問題有:營養不均衡、焦慮、照顧者角色緊張。照護過程中，透過陪伴、傾聽與案家建立信任之護病關係，藉由飲食日誌設計個別性菜單、透過跨科部會議調整飲食攝取模式，以改善營養不均衡；利用漫畫繪本、健康管理工具，提升自我照護技能，減輕其焦慮；同理父母心理壓力，討論照護工作之分配、喘息減壓方式，降低照顧負荷，使個案學會自主健康管理，進而達到親子共責之健康管理模式。因應蔬食飲食人口的增加，建議偕同營養師設計「透析素食菜單」，讓病人保有自己喜好的飲食模式，以增加疾病的適應性，藉此護理經驗作為日後照護此類病人之參考。

We reported a young girl who began to receive hemodialysis due to IgA nephropathy. Our nursing experience focus on her and her parents’ anxiety and lack of caring cognition due to rapidly progressive disease. During our nursing period from June 15th to July 10th, 2020, we used the “Gordon 11 Function Health Patterns” to collect data by direct care, interviews, physical examination and multi-disciplinary discussion. We found that our case had health problems including nutritional imbalance, anxiety and caregiver role strain. Furthermore, we established a trusting relationship by accompany, listening and building trust with her family. We used diet diaries to create individualized menu, used interdisciplinary team meetings to improve nutritional imbalances, and used comic books and health management tools to improve self-care skills and reduce anxiety. We empathized with parents’ psychological pressure, discussed the distribution of care work, provided respite care, reduced care load, taught her self-health management and then achieved the health management model of parent-child shared responsibility. In response to the increase in the population of vegetarian, we designed a "vegetarian menu for dialysis" with our dietitian. Therefore, the patients could maintain their own dietary preference to increase the adaptability to diseases. We took this nursing experience as a reference for the care of such patients in the future.

 
運用HFMEA手法降低血液透析室水處理之菌落數
Authors: 黃怡華 黃怡華 , 邱靜怡 邱靜怡 , 李蕙君 李蕙君
Published: June 2024

運用HFMEA手法降低血液透析室水處理之菌落數
國內血液透析中心發生多起透析用水處理不當導致的醫療疏失，讓醫病關係產生緊張及不信任感。本單位2018年04月至09月因透析液送檢不合格率為0.2%，故成立專案小組藉由醫療失效模式效應分析，檢視透析用水處理流程。發現問題有：漂白水濃度不足、漂白水靜置時間不足、透析機無自動開機沖洗、班間沖洗時間不足、透析機消毒時未吸取消毒液、透析機移動重新接水路未執行沖洗、透析用水採檢技術流程知識不足等問題，其改善措施為：修訂水處理系統消毒規範、修訂透析機消毒規範、修訂透析用水採檢流程。對策實施後，不合格率由0.2％降至為0％，高為險因子由10項降低為0項。藉此次專案讓人員瞭解HFMEA是著重於系統分析，可預防錯誤發生進而提升醫療安全。

 

Many cases of medical negligence caused by improper treatment of dialysis water occurred in domestic hemodialysis centers, which caused tension and mistrust between doctors and patients. From April to September 2018, the unqualified rate of dialysate was 0.2% in our hemodialysis room. Therefore, a task force team was set up to examine the dialysis water treatment process through the analysis of medical failure mode effects. We found problems that include: insufficient concentration of bleach water, insufficient standing time of bleach water, no automatic start-up flushing of the dialysis machine, insufficient flushing time between shifts, no antiseptic solution was absorbed during the disinfection of the dialysis machine, flushing was not performed when the dialysis machine was moved and reconnected to the water circuit and insufficient knowledge of the technical process of sampling of dialysis water. The measures of improvement are revising the disinfection specification of water treatment system, revising the disinfection specification of dialysis machine, and revising the sampling process of dialysis water. After the implementation of the countermeasures, the unqualified rate was reduced from 0.2% to 0%, and the high risk factors were reduced from 10 to 0. Through this project, personnel can understand that HFMEA focuses on system analysis, which can prevent errors and improve medical safety.

 
Relations, Ruptures, and Rituals
Authors: Colapietro Vincent M.
Published: June 2024

This article explores relations, ruptures, and rituals in light of repetition. In turn, it considers repetition in light of Freud, Kierkegaard, and Dewey. The author’s engagement with Freud is however partly mediated by attention to how Jonathan Lear, especially in a recent book, Imagining the End: Mourning and Ethical Life (2022), criticizes the Freudian conception of repetition. While Freud valorizes remembrance over repetition, Kierkegaard does just the opposite: he elevates repetition above recollection, at least in the modern age (that is, in his own age as envisioned by Kierkegaard). The insights to be derived from Lear’s critique of Freud’s one-sided understanding of repetition (especially Freud’s failure to appreciate how “repetition” might be healthy) and from Kierkegaard’s treatment of this topic need to be extricated from the context in which they are articulated. Dewey’s formulation of a nuanced, variable, and multifaceted understanding of habit provides us with a framework in which these—and indeed other—insights might be more tightly integrated and sharply focused on some of the salient features of everyday experience. One of these features concerns the repeated forms of activity through which the fleeting moments of our quotidian lives are given meaning shape and worthwhile foci (that is, rituals).
Rationalism without Representationalism: Deleuze, Whitehead, and the Decolonization of Philosophy, with Lessons from Anthropology’s Ontological Turn
Authors: Hedrick Lisa Landoe
Published: June 2024

One way of characterizing the ontological turn in anthropology is the effort to transform philosophical anthropology into anthropological philosophy—or anthropology into philosophy. This effort proceeds upon the premise that to critique philosophical representationalism is to critique the entire rationalist enterprise. It is as a result of this coupling that some OTers suggest that a permanently decolonized philosophy becomes indistinguishable from post-representationalist anthropology. Curiously, it is by thinking with Gilles Deleuze that they conclude, on the one hand, that to decolonize anthropology is to de-representationalize it, and, on the other, that to decolonize philosophy is therefore to anthropologize it (since, on their logic, de-representationalizing means de-philosophizing). To turn to ontology means “thinking immanence” not, pace Deleuze, as philosophy, but beyond philosophy. This article argues that the supersessionist claim is incoherent precisely insofar as this coupling is unwarranted. To provide a counterinstance, the article suggests how thinking with Alfred North Whitehead decouples the critique of representationalism from the critique of rationalism. One implication of this work is to model a speculative philosophy that can be responsive to postcolonial concerns about representationalism without thereby becoming functionally indistinct from anthropological method.
Les mots-clés des curricula
Authors: Kalali Faouzia , Lange Jean-Marc , Legrand-Mouton Béatrice , Lombardi Luisa , Loségo Philippe , Maulini Olivier , Métral Jean-François , Netter Julien , Reuter Yves , Veillard Laurent , Hasni Abdelkrim , Harlé Isabelle , Pasquini Raphaël , Alix Sébastien-Akira , Barbosa de Oliveira Inès , Barthes Angela , Van Brederode Marion , Charles Frédéric , Clerc-Georgy Anne , Coquidé Maryline , Guedj Muriel , Zaid Abdelkarim
Published: June 2024

Qu’est-ce qu’un curriculum d’éducation ou de formation ? Quels sont leurs liens avec des programmes, plans d’études, référentiels ? Quels sont leurs composants, leurs contenus, leurs modalités de mise en œuvre et leurs évaluations ? Quelles sont leurs relations avec les disciplines, les éducations à… et les dispositifs ? Comment sont-ils élaborés ? Quelles sont leurs morphologies ? Comment sont-ils pris en charge et utilisés par les acteurs ?Voici différentes questions traitées dans cet ouvrage qui regroupe des textes inédits de 24 universitaires qui ont accepté de fédérer leurs travaux de recherche sur les curricula. Ils sont issus de 14 établissements universitaires de l’espace francophone. Cette double diversité de spécialité et de situation géographique assure à cet ouvrage l’équilibre nécessaire à la compréhension des curricula, la rigueur scientifique des écrits le préservant aussi de tout penchant doctrinaire ou militant. Il vise l’appropriation des concepts, des problématiques de recherche et des méthodologies d’investigation des curricula en portant une attention privilégiée aux contenus, tout en croisant cette perspective didactique avec des points de vue sociologiques, historiques, politiques et anthropologiques.Dans un contexte où les sociétés occidentales sont bousculées dans leurs certitudes venues d’un autre temps, aussi bien par les innovations technologiques que par leurs évolutions internes, Les mots-clés des curricula met à la disposition d’un lectorat varié (étudiants, enseignants, chercheurs, responsables politiques, citoyens) une présentation claire d’un large éventail des éléments qui constituent les curricula et qui permettent d’en comprendre la complexité et les conditions de leur conception et opérationnalisation.
Concerns over the Utility of Phase Angle and its Association with Muscle Function
Authors: Matthew Joseph Barenie  , Albaro Escalera  , Hope E. Grange  , Zachary J. Schlader  , Alyce D. Fly  , Timothy D. Mickleborough  , Stephen J. Carter
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Phase angle (PhA) derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) has been used as an indicator of cellular hydration, muscle function, and nutritional status. Positive relationships between PhA and various measures of muscle function have been reported but it remains unclear whether PhA retains its predictive utility of muscle function, or whether it performs better than fat-free mass (FFM) in the context of muscle function.
Methods: This perspective highlights secondary analyses of data collected during a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that examined indices of recovery with different whey protein supplements after muscle-damaging exercise among resistance-trained adults.
Results: Bivariate correlations between phase angle and quadriceps twitch force were positively correlated at baseline, 24-h, and 72-h post-exercise. In linear regression, FFM was shown to account for nearly 44% (partial r = 0.662) of the variance in quadriceps twitch force independent of phase angle at 24-h. A similar pattern emerged at 48-h and 72-h post-exercise
Conclusions: Within this framework, these data demonstrate that: 1) PhA exhibits a weaker correlation to quadriceps twitch force compared to FFM and 2) in the context of muscle function, PhA does not provide additional information beyond that of FFM alone. Investigators should consider adjusting for FFM when evaluating the relationship between PhA and muscle function outcomes.
Automatic Sintex Cleaning with IoT and Image Processing
Authors: N Vishnu Sakravarthy , I Gayathri , C Bavadharani , S S Guna Nandhini
Published: June 2024

Water storage tanks that are positioned on roof tops or in high elevators can be cleaned and disinfected automatically through this technique. Compared to conventional cleaning techniques, automatic overhead tank cleaning has a number of benefits. It ensures a higher level of disinfection, which is essential for the upkeep and safety of people who consume water from the tank. It is quicker and more efficient. Another method of cleaning tanks without the use of labour-intensive physical labour is overhead tank cleaning. The main benefits of autonomous overhead tank cleaning are better water quality, increased productivity, lower labour costs, and increased worker safety. The procedure normally includes draining the tank, cleaning the internal surfaces, and getting rid of any debris or sediments that may have built up inside. Cleaning water tanks is crucial since the cleanliness of a water tank greatly affects the quality of the water. The development of a mechanical method for cleaning cylindrical water tanks is the goal of this research. The mechanical system consists of a motor, brush-equipped mechanisms, gear rods, and shafts. The shafts and brushes mounted on the c-type mechanisms rotate as a result of the power from the electric supply, beginning to scrub the water tanks inside walls.
Escarabajos Scolytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) asociados a una huerta de aguacate en el estado de Jalisco, México
Authors: Castrejón-Antonio Jesús Enrique , Ramos-Arias Cristian Federico , Rangel-Sánchez Juan Carlos
Published: June 2024

Introducción. En México, el estudio de las especies de escarabajos escolitinos cobra importancia por el riesgo potencial que alguna de ellas representa para el cultivo de aguacate. Su estudio tiene implicaciones ecológicas y en la prevención de riesgos fitosanitarios. Objetivos. Identificar las especies de escarabajos de la subfamilia Scolytinae asociados a una huerta de aguacate en el municipio de Zapotiltic, Jalisco. Métodos. Durante los meses de mayo y junio del año 2020 los responsables de una huerta de aguacate Hass, ubicada en el rancho La Sauda en el municipio de Zapotiltic, Jalisco (19.584722 latitud N, -103.368056 longitud O, 1 160 msnm), instalaron a nivel de piso trampas de intersección elaboradas con contenedores de 19 L pintadas de color amarillo, empleando como atrayente una mezcla de melaza, vinagre y agua (proporciones no definidas). Las trampas fueron revisadas semanalmente y los insectos capturados se colocaron en alcohol etílico. Estos se proporcionaron a la Unidad de Entomología de la Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias de la Universidad de Colima, donde se separaron, contabilizaron, montaron e identificaron mediante claves dicotómicas. Resultados y discusión. La diversidad de escarabajos Scolytinae encontradas fue reducida. Se contabilizaron 967 individuos pertenecientes a seis especies correspondientes a cuatro géneros. Las especies encontradas en orden de abundancia fueron Premnobius cavipennis (n=774), Xyleborus volvulus (n=126), Xyleborus affnis (n=33) y Xyleborus palatus (n=32), Corthylus sp (n=1) y Hypothenemus sp (n=1). Premnobius cavipennis figura como la quinta especie de escarabajo escolitino mayormente encontrada en huertos de aguacate en el estado de Michoacán (Lázaro-Dzul et al., 2023); mientras que X. volvulus, X. affinis y X. palatus fueron encontrados en huertos de Michoacán, Estado de México y Nayarit, respectivamente (Laureano-Ahuelicán et al., 2022; Jacobo-Macias et al., 2021). Conclusión. Se identificaron seis especies de escarabajos pertenecientes a la subfamilia Scolytinae asociados la huerta de aguacate Hass en el municipio de Zapotiltic, en el estado de Jalisco.
Aislamiento de nematodos entomopatógenos de suelo en cultivos del municipio de Ixtlahuacán, Colima, y su patogenicidad sobre larvas de Phyllophaga sp.
Authors: Edilson-Leonel Ruelas Carrillo , Chan-Cupul Wilberth
Published: June 2024

Introducción. En la última década se lograron avances sustanciales en la investigación y aplicación de nematodos entomopatógenos (NE), ya que el número de plagas objetivo que se muestran susceptibles sigue en aumento (Pacheco-Hernández et al., 2019). Las especies de Phyllophaga sp. representan un serio problema como plagas del suelo en varias regiones del país, al alimentarse de las raíces de diversos cultivos. Objetivo. Aislar NE nativos de suelo en cultivos de papaya, mango, limón y maíz del municipio de Ixtlahuacán, Colima, y evaluar su patogenicidad contra larvas de Phyllophaga sp. Métodos. Se aislaron NE de suelo a través de larvas de Galleria mellonella como insecto trampa en los cultivos de estudio y se registró la mortalidad de las larvas. Con los NE aislados se realizaron bioensayos de patogenicidad sobre larvas de Phyllophaga sp. determinando el % de mortalidad. Resultados y discusión. En suelos de mango y tamarindo no se encontraron NE. En suelos de cultivo de maíz, papaya y limón se registraron 70.0, 85.0 y 20.0% de colonización de larvas de G. mellonella, respectivamente. En los bioensayos de patogenicidad sobre Phyllophaga sp., los NE aislados de papaya y maíz fueron más patogénicos al ocasionar un 100% de mortalidad, mientras que los NE aislados de limón fueron menos patogénicos contra larvas de Phyllophaga sp. con 40.0% de mortalidad. Los nematodos aislados correspondieron a los géneros Steinernema y Heterorhabditis. Las condiciones de humedad y características fisicoquímicas del suelo, así como las diferencias climáticas en los diversos cultivos pueden influenciar la presencia y las densidades de los NE (García del Pino y Palomo, 1996). Conclusión. Los cultivos de maíz y papaya albergan mayor número de NE a comparación del cultivo de limón, tamarindo y mango. Los NE más patogénicos sobre G. mellonella fueron los aislados en el cultivo de maíz y papaya.
Peer review, fake papers and paper mills
Authors: ter Riet Gerben
Published: June 2024

Slides to a 20 minute talk on Peer review, fake papers and paper mills for AUMC Master students (Research Integrity module). Slides were kindly made available by Mario Malicki and Lex Bouter, and sometimes slightly edited by me
Banco de sementes em áreas de restauração florestal na Amazônia Oriental
Authors: Costa Nisângela Severino Lopes , Schwartz Gustavo , Gomes Jaqueline Macedo , Dionísio Luiz Fernandes Silva , Milhomem Camila de Almeida , Martins Walmer Bruno Rocha , Pereira Filho Jurandir
Published: June 2024

A atividade pecuária se destaca no desmatamento, sendo causa de dois terços das terras desmatadas nos neotrópicos, sendo 80% na Amazônia brasileira. Destas áreas desmatadas, aproximadamente metade está degradada e uma parcela considerável abandonada e em terras públicas através da grilagem.O Brasil comprometeu-se no acordo de Paris por meio de sua contribuição nacional determinada em zerar o desmatamento ilegal na Amazônia, a reflorestar 12 milhões de hectares de florestas, além de restaurar 15 milhões de hectares de pastagens degradadas até 2030 (COP- 21). Para tal, existem vários métodos e técnicas de restauração ecológica, as quais ampliam possibilidades para que os processos ecológicos recriem condições para o restabelecimento dos ecossistemas degradados. Nesse processo, independentemente do método utilizado, torna-se necessária a execução de monitoramentos periódicos para avaliação de indicadores que demonstrem o desenvolvimento da restauração.  Dentre os indicadores vegetativos, a regeneração natural é muito utilizada, porque expressa a resiliência do ecossistema em restauração. Entretanto, outros indicadores de vegetação podem ser utilizados, como: banco de sementes, chuva de sementes e produção de serrapilheira. O banco de sementes do solo é imprescindível no planejamento de projetos de restauração florestal, pois ele representa o estoque de sementes viáveis no solo, apresentando uma grande densidade de indivíduos e riqueza de espécies. No entanto, sua eficiência está ligada ao histórico de uso, uma vez que áreas em que a vegetação foi suprimida e manejada com diferentes usos por longos períodos, como agricultura ou pastagem, não devem apresentar mais, elevado potencial de riqueza e diversidade de espécies. Diante disso, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar qual o método de restauração florestal apresenta melhores parâmetros fitossociológicos para banco de sementes em áreas de pastagens abandonadas na Amazônia Oriental. Nas três áreas analisadas houve dominância em espécies e indivíduos   herbáceos e a maioria pertencentes à família cyperaceae, indicando estarem em estágio inicial de sucessão. Considerando a relação custo-benefício, o método utilizando a restauração passiva foi o mais eficiente, pois mesmo não tendo custos referentes ao plantio de mudas e tratos culturais, mostrou resultados superiores para diversidade do banco de sementes.
Sports Engagement and Leadership Competencies Development in College Students
Authors: Liu Zhenkun , Chang Liza
Published: June 2024

This research explores the evaluation of student involvement in sports and its significant correlation with leadership skills. The investigation focuses on assessing students' level of enthusiasm, commitment, absorption, and energy in sports participation, as well as their proficiency in communication, strategic planning, learning, and reasoning, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, community involvement, personal conduct, and self-awareness and growth in leadership skills. Findings revealed that students have high levels of enthusiasm, dedication, absorption, and vigor while participating in sports. The high ratings highlight their steadfast dedication and enthusiasm for sports, indicating their active involvement and genuine interest. When analyzing leadership qualities, students exhibit varied levels of proficiency in many domains. Significantly, personal conduct self-awareness and growth stand out as areas of strength, with mean scores of 3.08 and 3.04, respectively. In contrast, strategic planning and community participation have the potential for improvement, as shown by their average ratings of 2.89 and 2.84, respectively. Importantly, the research confirms a strong and convincing correlation between students' participation in athletics and their abilities in leadership. Pearson's correlation coefficients, which range from 0.55 to 0.70, provide strong evidence for this robust relationship since all p-values indicate statistical significance. This highlights the fact that more involvement in athletics is associated with improved leadership abilities in several areas.
The Experience of Internationalization Development of Japanese Enterprises and Its Enlightenment to the Internationalization Development of Central Enterprises
Authors: Liao Jianhui
Published: June 2024

After more than 60 years, the international development of Japanese enterprises has made great achievements, the emergence of a number of world-renowned multinational enterprises, but also to create a "overseas Japan". This paper summarizes the successful experience of the internationalization development of Japanese enterprises, including the "group to go to sea", the key core technology advantages as a means of competition, improve the overseas service system, play a role in the government, adhere to the localization of business strategy, and so on five aspects, and put forward the inspiration and suggestions for the internationalization development of central enterprises.
Study on the Impact of Green Finance on Regional Coordinated Development
Authors: Sun Zhaoyang
Published: June 2024

This paper is situated within the frameworks of technological innovation and industrial structural upgrading, aiming to scrutinize the impact and mechanisms of green finance in fostering regional coordinated development. Empirical findings underscore that green finance significantly promotes regional coordinated development, and this conclusion retains robustness through various stability tests. Technological innovation and industrial structural upgrading emerge as pivotal factors influencing regional coordinated development through the conduit of green finance. Moreover, the influence of green finance on regional coordinated development manifests heterogeneity, with the Eastern region exhibiting a more pronounced promotional effect. In conclusion, the paper culminates with a set of policy recommendations.
Industrial Robot Digital Twin Application Technology
Authors: Chen Zhiqing , Chen Haomin
Published: June 2024

This paper mainly discusses the core position of the course "Industrial robot Application Technology" in the national double high construction professional group and the innovation of teaching methods. The "task-driven, process" of production-teaching collaboration built through digital twin technology aims to cultivate students' design development. The importance of the course "Industrial Robot Application Technology" is introduced. Teachers' teaching innovation team, national production training base and national science and technology innovation service platform support the digital development of this technology in intelligent manufacturing to create a digital twin teaching platform. In the course material content-based teaching design and the docking of industrial needs, including and industrial robot operation certification. In addition, the action-oriented teaching concept, ideological and political materials are integrated into the teaching design, and the paper emphasizes the teaching material compilation method and three-dimensional teaching material design. At the same time, it also has a potential impact on the expected model innovation of the application and promotion of teaching materials and continuing education.
Research on the Informatization Construction of University Administration in the Era of Internet+
Authors: Li Chen
Published: June 2024

Based on the coming trend of the "Internet+" era, the continuous development of information technology has changed the administrative management mode of colleges and universities to a large extent, and can also promote the overall improvement of the quality of college management. However, from the current development trend, there are still some problems during the construction of administrative management informatization in universities, such as urgent improvement of infrastructure, outdated innovation and development of information technology, inadequate understanding of administrative management informatization, and loopholes in network informatization construction systems, which hinder the pace of informatization construction. The article analyzes these issues and proposes relevant strategies based on them.
Prediction of Changes in the Exchange Rate between the USD and the CNY and Analysis of Influencing Factors
Authors: Xiao Han
Published: June 2024

As one of the important indicators of the global financial market, the fluctuation of the US dollar to Chinese yuan exchange rate not only directly affects the economic development of China and the United States, but also has important significance for analyzing the global economic situation. Analyzing the factors influencing the exchange rate between the United States dollar (USD) and the Chinese yuan (CNY) is one of the key research topics today. Researchers have found that exchange rates are influenced by factors such as national policies and the global political situation. However, there is still a certain gap in the comprehensive and objective analysis of these influencing factors. Therefore, the research topic of this article is to predict the trend of the exchange rate between the USD and the CNY and analyze the influencing factors. This study collected exchange rate data from January 2000 to November 2023 and used the ARIMA model to predict exchange rate changes. This study explores the trend of exchange rate changes by visualizing these data. Research has found that significant changes in exchange rates over the past two decades have also occurred during times of global instability and policy adjustments. The economic development level of China and the United States also directly affects the changes in exchange rates. In addition, the model used in this study also predicted the exchange rate between the USD and the CNY in 2024, providing a scientific direction for predicting the economic development trend in 2024.
Future of Workspaces: Real Estate Investments in Flexible and Remote Work Environments
Authors: Huang Ying
Published: June 2024

The contemporary transformation of workspaces, propelled by technological innovation and accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has irrevocably altered the concept of conventional work environments. This upheaval has necessitated a strategic pivot within the real estate sector towards flexible and remote work solutions. The paper identifies a burgeoning trend towards remote work, conduct a case study using remote work data from Europe and China before and after the pandemic, and uses this to discuss the new challenges and developments faced by the real estate markets in Asia and Europe in the post-pandemic era. Results indicate that investments in adaptable workspaces can yield substantial benefits, mitigating initial market perturbations and offering long-term profitability. Furthermore, the study highlights the critical role of innovative workplace designs in enhancing productivity and work-life balance, positing that the future of real estate will be increasingly intertwined with the provision of versatile and employee-centric work environments. The implications of these findings extend to policymakers and business leaders, who must navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving labor market, ensuring that investments align with the emerging paradigms of work.
Research and Development of New Polylactic Acid (PLA) Fiber Concrete Materials and Performance Research
Authors: Li Xuan , Lu Mengxue , Yang Beibei , Li Leyuan , Yan Chao , Wang Zhiyuan
Published: June 2024

Polylactic acid (PLA) fiber concrete has broad application prospects in the field of building materials. This article summarizes the current research status of fiber-reinforced concrete and its importance in improving the mechanical properties of cement-based materials. In view of the modification of the physical properties of PLA fiber, experimental research is conducted to improve its mechanical properties, solve the problem of natural degradation, and explore the application of anti-corrosion materials. In terms of concrete preparation technology, experiments were carried out to study uneven fiber distribution and compatibility with cement slurry to determine the optimal proportion and processing technology. Mechanical property tests and theoretical studies have shown that fiber type and length have a significant impact on the performance of concrete, and it is necessary to further explore the mechanical properties of the transition zone between the fiber and the concrete matrix. Aiming at the durability, fire resistance and other issues of PLA fiber concrete, relevant experimental research plans were proposed. Finally, the mechanical properties of ultra-high toughness PLA fiber concrete were optimized by improving the mix design, optimizing fiber type and dosage, and surface treatment technology. These research results provide an important reference for the wide application of ultra-high toughness PLA fiber concrete in building structures.
Research on Corporate Governance and Efficiency Evaluation Based on DEA Model
Authors: Zhang Yuan
Published: June 2024

Based on the DEA model, this paper constructs a mathematical model representing the process of corporate governance from the perspective of input-output, from the point of view of exploring the essence of corporate governance and improving the efficiency of corporate governance, taking Chang ‘an group from 2016 to 2020 as the research sample, this paper calculates the value of Chang ‘an company’s governance efficiency, evaluates the level of Chang ‘an company’s governance and gives some relevant suggestions. The empirical results show that from 2016 to 2020, the corporate governance efficiency of Chang ‘an company shows a trend of decreasing first and then increasing, and there are still some problems. Finally, the paper puts forward some optimization suggestions to provide reference for other enterprises to improve corporate governance efficiency, at the same time, it provides a new idea for the state-owned enterprises how to evaluate the efficiency of corporate governance objectively.
The Effect of Employee Performance on Telecommunication Industry in Bangladesh
Authors: Md Iqbal Hossen
Published: June 2024

The study delves into the intricate relationship between employee training and performance outcomes within the telecommunications sector, particularly focusing on Bangladesh. It underscores the crucial role of employee training in driving innovation, maintaining competitiveness, and enhancing organizational performance in an ever-evolving industry landscape. The study defines training effectiveness as the extent to which training programs contribute to improving employee performance across various dimensions such as technical skills, customer service, sales, compliance, and innovation. Using a mixed-methods approach, including survey data and qualitative insights from industry professionals, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms through which training impacts employee performance. It emphasizes the need for robust analysis methods beyond traditional statistical tests like the F-test to capture the complexity of these relationships. Firstly, it provides an overview of the research background, significance, and methodology, setting the stage for subsequent chapters. It identifies the research problem, formulates research questions, and outlines the study's structure, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive literature review to inform theoretical perspectives and hypothesis formulation. Moreover, the study explores the theoretical basis underlying employee training and performance, defining core concepts such as training effectiveness, performance, satisfaction, and contribution. It discusses theories like Training Value Management Theory, Innovation Theories of Training, and Core Competitiveness Theories of Training, which inform the understanding of how training influences organizational outcomes. Then, it delves into the mechanisms and hypotheses formulation for empirical testing. The research methodology, including sample selection, data collection, and model construction, is discussed, ensuring methodological rigor and ethical considerations. It also presents the data analysis and findings, incorporating both quantitative regression analysis and qualitative insights from interviews. It discusses the effectiveness of training initiatives, challenges faced, and implications for practice, along with limitations and future research directions. Lastly, it offers a comprehensive discussion of the findings, highlighting theoretical and practical implications for organizations in the telecommunications sector. It emphasizes the role of management in optimizing training programs and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Overall, the study sheds light on the critical role of training in shaping employee performance and organizational success in the telecommunications industry of Bangladesh. It offers valuable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and scholars, contributing to the understanding of training effectiveness and its implications in a rapidly evolving digital age.