bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Abordaje inicial del paciente con dengue en el servicio de urgencias
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Duque-Barrera Santiago , Espinal-Cárdenas Yeison Andrés ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Herrera-Arango Yorman Alexis ,   Universidad CES, Pérez-García Pamela ,   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia
Published: January 2025

Introducción: el dengue es definido como una enfermedad febril aguda de origen viral transmitida por vectores y es considerada de alto interés público por su rápida expansión e impacto a los sistemas de salud. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), se han aumentado los casos en los últimos años. En Colombia para el año 2023 el Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia (SIVIGILA) reportó 131.784 casos.

Objetivos: unificar la información publicada recientemente, que permita al clínico tener una guía de fácil acceso para la toma de decisiones en el servicio de urgencias, con el fin de disminuir el riesgo de complicaciones y mortalidad de los pacientes.

Métodos: revisión de tema con información obtenida de bases de datos como revistas científicas, páginas web, entre otros.

Conclusiones: se concluyó que debe realizarse una adecuada clasificación del paciente según gravedad clínica con el fin de definir unidad de vigilancia y administración de líquidos endovenosos, y realizar un adecuado monitoreo de signos vitales y paraclínicos. El uso de antiinflamatorios está contraindicado y la transfusión de hemoderivados incrementa el riesgo de complicaciones.
GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND THERMAL MATURITY OF THE UPPER DEVONIAN ROCKS (DNIEPER-DONETS BASIN) ACCORDING TO ROCK-EVAL PYROLYSIS DATA (EXPLORATION DRILLING)
Authors:   M. P. Semenenko Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Ore Formation of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, KARPENKO Ivan , ISCHENKO Ihor ,   NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine", Kyiv, Ukraine, KARPENKO Oleksii ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: January 2025

Background. In the Dnieper-Donets Basin (DDB), Devonian deposits are a very interesting object of hydrocarbon system research – from the initial stage of hydrocarbon generation to the stage of formation of oil and gas deposits. The presence of sedimentary layers enriched with scattered organic matter determines the oil and gas generation potential of the deposits. The article presents the results of laboratory studies of Upper Devonian rocks performed on the Rock-Eval pyrolytic tool in order to assess their thermal maturity and degree of hydrocarbon generation.

Methods. Laboratory studies were carried out by the method of pyrolysis of rock samples (Rock-Eval) with the determination of a number of parameters that allow for the assessment of thermal maturity, the type of organic matter (kerogen) and the coefficient of organic matter transformation. Data processing was performed using the methods of mathematical statistics.

Results. An important result of the research is the established regularity that shales and limestones with an increased content of organic carbon (TOC) of the Famennian layer from between-salt strata in this part of the DDB are already in the active phase of oil generation and belong to oil-source rocks. Precisely in this part of the Dnieper-Donets depression the main explored reserves of liquid hydrocarbons in the Eastern region are concentrated.

Conclusions. Generalized conclusion based on the results of the above studies: most samples of shales (argillites) and limestones have quite high concentrations of organic carbon; the thermal maturity of the rocks for 63 % of the samples corresponds to the "oil window"; all four types of kerogen are present in the rocks; the best oil-generating properties are characteristic of shales from between-salt strata; also, these shales have the maximum degree of realization of the generating potential TRI – more than 0.3 at depths of 4,700 m. The results of the above studies indicate that the shales and limestones of the Frasnian and Famennian layers from the studied deposits can be considered as potential oil-source rocks.
The risks of cholera importation and the forecasting system in epidemiological surveillance in the RF
Authors: Savina Isabella V. , Kruglikov Vladimir D. , Gayevskaya Natalia E. , Monakhova Elena V. , Vodopyanov Alexey S. , Noskov Alexey K.
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the study – to determine the effectiveness of proactive epidemiological surveillance of cholera on the territory of the Russian Federation in 2023-2024.
Materials and methods. A risk-based approach based on the systematization of official information on the global incidence of cholera was used: Weekly Epidemiological Record of WHO; official and regional websites of WHO; Internet resources: ProMED-mail post; ECDC and other sources. The work was guided by the administrative documents of the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare in 2023-2024, and used materials from the operational epidemiological analysis of the reference centre for cholera monitoring on the territory of the Russian Federation. Genome-wide sequencing and genome assembly were performed on the MiSeq (Illumina) platform, genetic determinants were identified in WGSs using the BioEdit 7.2.5 and BLASTN 2.2.29 programs. Statistical processing of the obtained results was performed using a computer program (StatSoft STATISTICA 6.1.478 Russian).
Results. The analysis of an array of data on the incidence of cholera in the world is carried out, a realistic forecast of the probability of cholera importation risks to the Russian Federation in 2023 is given. The anti-epidemic readiness of the bodies and organizations of Rospotrebnadzor and the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation was checked, an operational response was carried out to two cases of cholera importation to the Tambov region and the city of Moscow from India in 2023 with their timely decoding, including genomic and phylogenetic characteristics of pathogens. Foci of infection have been localized and eliminated, and its spread was prevented. Cholera was monitored on the territory of the Russian Federation in 2024. Measures were taken to minimize the risks of importation and spread of this infection.
Conclusion. Based on the analysis of the monitoring results for 2023-2024, the effectiveness of the system of proactive epidemiological surveillance based on early detection of cholera importation risks or their precursors, on forecasting, on prompt response in case of cholera epidemic complications and on control of facilities and factors contributing to the possible spread of infection has been proved. The stability of the epidemiological situation of cholera in the Russian Federation has been ensured.
Employee Perceptions of Process Improvement Methods in the Arts and Culture Sector
Authors:   , Reina Soto Esteban , Yau Pamela
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the use of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies within arts and culture organizations (ACOs) to address operational inefficiencies. It finds that while none of the arts administrators in my sample deliberately applied these methods, their intuitive problem-solving inadvertently led them to employ some sections of the Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Despite expressing concerns over the applicability and cost of Lean and Six Sigma, administrators demonstrated overwhelming interest in exploring them. However, the cultural behaviors exhibited by the administrators reveal a balance between support for and opposition to Lean and Six Sigma that pose significant challenges to adopting these methodologies in the sector. This study recommends a programmatic model that foundations and advocacy groups should use to promote operational excellence. The proposed programs should support and incentivize ACOs to implement process improvement methodologies, thereby fostering a more sustainable sector over time. Este estudio investiga el uso de las metodologías Lean y Six Sigma en organizaciones de arte y cultura (OAC) para la mejora de ineficiencias operativas. Se concluye que, si bien ninguno de los administradores de arte de mi muestra aplicó deliberadamente estos métodos, su capacidad intuitiva para resolver problemas los llevó inadvertidamente a emplear algunas secciones de las metodologías Lean y Six Sigma. A pesar de expresar inquietudes sobre la aplicabilidad y el costo de Lean y Six Sigma, los administradores demostraron un interés abrumador en explorarlas. Sin embargo, los comportamientos culturales exhibidos por los administradores revelan un equilibrio entre el apoyo y la oposición a Lean y Six Sigma que plantean desafíos significativos para la adopción de estas metodologías en el sector. Este estudio recomienda un modelo programático que las fundaciones y los grupos de apoyo deberían utilizar para promover la excelencia operativa en el sector. Los programas propuestos deberían apoyar e incentivar a las OAC para que implementen metodologías de mejora de procesos, fomentando así un sector más sostenible a largo plazo.
Impacto del capital cultural en el éxito académico de estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Briceño Nuñez Chess Emmanuel
Published: January 2025

Esta investigación aborda el papel del capital cultural en el éxito académico de estudiantes universitarios, fundamentándose en la teoría de Pierre Bourdieu. Se examina cómo el capital cultural tanto en el desempeño académico, como en la adaptación al entorno universitario y las oportunidades de desarrollo. La perspectiva epistemológica se centra en la naturaleza del conocimiento vinculado al impacto del capital cultural en la educación superior, mientras que la axiológica, se orienta hacia la valoración de la equidad y la diversidad en el ámbito universitario. El estudio tiene un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño transversal, analizando la relación entre el capital cultural y el éxito académico. La muestra comprende 100 estudiantes de primer y segundo año en dos universidades en Sao Paulo, Brasil. Se utilizó un cuestionario estructurado con cuatro categorías: conocimientos culturales, capital educativo, redes sociales y apoyo, y adaptación y desarrollo personal. Los resultados destacan la importancia de los conocimientos culturales, el capital educativo y las redes sociales en el logro académico. Se plantea la necesidad de adoptar enfoques integrales para fomentar la equidad educativa y se reconoce la interrelación compleja entre las dimensiones del capital cultural, sugiriendo la importancia de la diversidad cultural para lograr políticas educativas inclusivas.
Pope Francis’ Contribution to the Construction of a “New Humanism”
Authors: Kućko Wojciech
Published: January 2025

The issue of a change of epoch, raised repeatedly by Pope Francis almost from the beginning of his pontificate, motivates questions about the possibility of identifying fixed elements of reality and such ideas in the light of which past and present can be built a proper, adequate anthropology. It seems that a concept that is still relevant and gives hope for the fusion of postmodern and fluid reality is the “new humanism,” whose proposal for the development can be found in some of the speeches of the Pope from Argentina. The purpose of this article is to analyze selected papal texts in this area, and to outline on this basis the main elements of the development of humanism in modern reality, expressed in the relationship of the new humanism to: the face of Christ, an integral understanding of man, an ethic of care, dialogue, memory, creativity and fertility, universal human fraternity, ecology, education, labor, as well as the qualities of Mediterranean humanism. The survey confirms the main thrust of Francis’ teaching, centered around an integral anthropology based on a Christian perspective of the world.
Free linear vibrations of a viscoelastic spherical shell with filler
Authors:   The National Research University "Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers"(TIIAME), Uzbekistan, Mirsaidov Mirziyoyev , Safarov Ismoil ,   Tashkent Chemical-Technological Institute, Uzbekistan, Teshaev Muhsin ,   Institute of Mathematics named after V.I.Romanovski AS R Uz, Uzbekistan, Eliboyev Nurali ,   Tashkent Chemical-Technological Institute, Uzbekistan
Published: January 2025

Purpose. Thin multilayered shells are widely used in aviation, shipbuilding, and mechanical engineering. Recently, interest in the dynamic analysis of shell structures under various load effects has increased. This study examines the effect of moving normal internal pressure on a viscoelastic cylindrical shell.

Methods. The viscoelastic medium filling the spherical shell has a significantly lower instantaneous modulus of elasticity than the shell itself. The solution is presented for the free vibrations of the viscoelastic system "shell–filler."An analytical frequency equation in the form of a transcendental equation is derived and solved numerically using the M¨uller method.

Results. It has been found that, at certain values of viscoelastic and density parameters, low-frequency natural vibrations occur. These vibrations represent an aperiodic motion since the imaginary part of the natural frequency is large. For viscoelastic mechanical systems, the dependence of damping coefficients on physical and mechanical parameters has been identified.

Conclusion. A theory and methods for calculating the complex natural frequencies of vibrations of an elastic spherical inhomogeneity in an elastic medium have been developed. A classification of such vibrations into radial, torsional, and spheroidal modes has been carried out. The problem is reduced to finding those frequencies at which the system of motion equations has nonzero solutions in the class of infinitely differentiable functions.
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Authors: Test Test
Published: January 2025

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Contextualizando a taxonomia da privacidade de Solove no ciclo de vida dos dados
Authors: De Oliveira Martins Dayane , Gonçalves Sant'Ana Ricardo César
Published: January 2025

No Ciclo de Vida dos Dados (SANT’ANA, 2016), a privacidade é um fator que pode permear todas as fases. Contudo, compreender o conceito de privacidade pode ser uma tarefa complexa. Daniel Solove (2006) descreve a chamada Taxonomia da Privacidade, que aborda a complexidade da quebra de privacidade. O objetivo do presente trabalho é relacionar o cenário proposto em uma narrativa ficcional com o contexto de quebra de privacidade. A partir de um processo de decupagem, segmentou-se o episódio Joan is awful, da série Black Mirror, em 33 sequências, a fim de identificar em que circunstâncias a privacidade da personagem principal do episódio (Joan, interpretada por Annie Murphy) foi quebrada, nos termos da Taxonomia da Privacidade, trazendo maior concretude a questão da privacidade. Dos 16 subgrupos propostos na Taxonomia da Privacidade, percebeu-se que a quebra da privacidade da personagem Joan ocorreu em 5 subgrupos distintos ao longo do episódio.
Nem presa, nem morta: visualidades do ativismo feminista como carrossel de telas no Instagram
Authors: Biondi Angie , Radl-Philipp Rita Maria
Published: January 2025

Nos últimos anos, temos observado como as imagens adentraram a seara de disputa pelas pautas feministas não mais como representação de grupos de mulheres ou registro histórico de suas ações, mas como recursos constituintes da própria agenda política. Assim, fotografias e vídeos têm ganhado ainda mais protagonismo conforme se coligam à emergência midiática de fatos e episódios cotidianos que circulam em coberturas jornalísticas, páginas e perfis nas redes sociais digitais. Esse texto propõe um exercício teórico crítico sobre duas reportagens audiovisuais recentes acerca das manifestações pelo aborto legal e seguro no Brasil. Em ambas, observamos que são as imagens que protagonizam os protestos em uma linguagem performativa que articula corpo, voz e afeto.
Cinema negro brasileiro: identidade como lugar de invenção de novas comunidades
Authors: Dos Santos Rodrigues Natasha Roberta dos Santos Rodrigues , Sobrinho Gilberto Alexandre Sobrinho
Published: January 2025

O cinema negro brasileiro cresce significativamente no século XXI, se expressa de modo plural e compreende internamente distintas disputas por visibilidade e reconhecimento. A criação de imagens em movimento apoiadas no discurso da identidade racial concebe representações que avançam os limites das fronteiras nacionais e imaginam novas comunidades. A partir dos estudos de Stuart Hall e da análise fílmica dos curtas Liberdade (2018, de Pedro Nishi e Vinícius Silva) e Aurora (2018, de Everlane Moraes), este artigo se propõe a reconhecer a fabulação e o uso da identidade como pares no projeto político de autoafirmação e reinvenção de si no fazer cinematográfico.
Os excluídos do arquivo: fabulação e potências de fabricação da vida
Authors: Manna Nuno , Mota Gomes Itania Maria , Vilas Bôas Valéria , Ferreira Thiago
Published: January 2025

O artigo realiza um ensaio de contextualização radical da noção de arquivo, entendido como fenômeno histórico e, logo, político, para colocar a atenção sobre vidas que se recusam a ser apagadas por visões de mundo que se impõem como universais. Através da problematização das relações entre a história, fabulação, o arquivo e os excluídos (da história e do arquivo), investiga mos relações de poder implicadas na constituição, organização e acesso aos arquivos para compreender as potências de fabricação da vida. O documentário “Esta Terra é nossa!” permite explorar as relações entre imagens e coletividades indígenas brasileiras em suas lutas por tomar parte na história no mesmo movimento em que propõe a produção de um arquivo negativo ou inverso que se produz a partir da ausência de imagens e documentos do passado.
Assessment of the combined effects of organic manure and NPK (17-17-17) on growth and yield of carrots in Rwanda
Authors:   University of Rwanda, Nshimiyimana S , Musana RF , Umuhoza NKJ , Mutimawurugo MC , Uwiringiyimana T , Hakizimana E , Mbaraka SR
Published: January 2025

Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is one of the most important vegetable crops grown in many parts of Rwanda. However, its yield and growth are still low among many smallholder farmers partly due to limited knowledge on proper fertilizer use and application. To address this issue, the study was conducted to assess the effect of combined application of organic manure with different rates of NPK (17-17-17) on growth and yield of carrots in Rwanda. Understanding the impact of organic manure and NPK fertilizers on carrot growth and yield can help farmers optimize production, and enhance food security and economic development in the region. A field experiment was undertaken in season 2022-2023 in three agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in three different provinces of Rwanda namely, Huye (Southern province), Bugesera (Eastern) and Rubavu (Western) districts. Eight treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design (CRBD) with three replications. Each of the eight treatments received a uniform application of 25 tons per hectare of organic manure. Additionally, inorganic fertilizers (specifically NPK 17-17-17) were introduced in varying quantities, except for the control plot(T0), which did not receive any NPK. The treatments (T) were arranged as follows: T0 (Control) = 0 kg/ha, T1= 50kg/ha, T2= 100 kg/ha, T3=150 kg/ha, T4=200 kg/ha, T5=250 kg/ha, T6=300 kg/ha and T7= 350 kg/ha. Data collected from the experiment were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using R Studio. The analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of the different treatments on the growth and yield of carrots in the three agroecological zones (AEZs) represented by the Huye, Bugesera, and Rubavu districts. Results showed variations in carrot growth and yield based on fertilizer rates across all AEZs. Among the treatments, Treatment T7, receiving 350 kg/ha of NPK, exhibited a significant increase in the number of leaves and plant height compared to other treatments. Conversely, the control plots (T0) exhibited the lowest plant height and number of leaves across all AEZs. Similarly, the T7 also resulted in the highest carrot yield of 7.1 kg, outperforming all other treatments. In contrast, the control group (T0) exhibited the lowest yield of 3.3 kg. These findings suggest that combining 25 t/ha of organic manure with 350 kg/ha of NPK can significantly boost carrot production in various regions of Rwanda. The use of organic manure combined with NPK fertilizers can provide essential nutrients to the carrots, promoting their growth and yield. This information can be valuable for carrot farmers in the three AEZs of Rwanda, as it offers a practical approach to improving carrot production and increasing yields.

Key words: Carrot, agro-ecological zone, fertilizer, growth and yield, Rwanda
Diagnostic parameters knowledge, guideline use and dietary approaches in type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care among healthcare providers in Ainamoi sub-County, Kenya
Authors:   University of Nairobi, Chepngetich I , Ngala S , Andago A , Onyangore FO
Published: January 2025

Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are metabolic diseases which are currently of great public health concern worldwide and which are associated with significant morbidity, mortality and even disability. Correct diagnosis, use of guidelines and optimum dietary care in diabetes care by the healthcare providers (HCPs) are attributed to better outcomes among the patients. This study utilized a cross-sectional design carried out at purposively sampled level 2 to level 5 health facilities of Ainamoi Subcounty, Kericho Kenya. One hundred and fifty participants were recruited by convenience sampling. Structured questionnaire was administered using Open Data Kit (ODK) app and collected by trained enumerators. The questionnaire elucidated data on knowledge of diagnostic parameters for diabetes, access and use of guidelines and dietary approaches prescribed by healthcare providers. Research was approved by University of Eastern Africa Baraton Institutional Ethics Committee and National Commission for Science, Technology Institute, License Number. NACOSTI/P/23/23262. Data was analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20 software. Descriptive analyses were conducted for all the variables. Categorical data was summarized as frequencies and percentages. The Chi-square test was used to compare various categorical variables in the study. The statistical significance level was set at p < 0.05. Less than a quarter (21%) of the respondents did not use diabetes guidelines suggestions. Up to 88.3% of HCPs prescribed low carbohydrate and only 8.3% prescribed a Mediterranean diet. Additionally, 82.7% of respondents could correctly identify Fasting Plasma Glucose parameter for Type 2 diabetes diagnosis while about two thirds could identify this parameter in Prediabetes diagnosis. Correct identification of glycated hemoglobin A1C (HBA1C) parameter for prediabetes (p=0.001) and for T2DM (p<0.001) and Fasting Plasma Glucose for Type 2 diabetes diagnoses (0.003) were significantly associated with years of experience. Similarly, statistical significance was noted between access and use of diabetes guideline with level of practice (p <0.001) and with years of experience (p= 0.002). The findings of this study showed limited usage of guidelines in clinical practice which may be linked to the observed limited awareness of diagnostic criteria used in diabetes care. Low carbohydrate diet was majorly prescribed with low emphasis on Mediterranean diet. Improved access to and utilization of standardized guidelines in dietary diabetes care and aggressive advocacy for the same at all levels of healthcare provisions is recommended to ensure timely and optimum care for better outcomes.

Key words: Diabetes guidelines, Diagnostic criteria, Dietary Approaches, Health Care Provider
Tail Risks Across Investment Funds
Authors: Lin Jerchern
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the article. Managed portfolios are subject to tail risks, which can be either index level (systematic) or fund-specific. Examples of fund-specific extreme events include those due to big bets or fraud. This paper studies the two components in relation to compensation structure in managed portfolios.
Methodology. A novel methodology is developed to decompose return skewness and kurtosis into various systematic and idiosyncratic components and applied it to the returns of different fund types to assess the significance of these sources. In addition, a simple model generates fund-specific tail risk and its asymmetric dependence on the market, and makes predictions for where such risks should be concentrated. The model predicts that systematic tail risks increase with an increased weight on systematic returns in compensation and idiosyncratic tail risks increase with the degree of convexity in contracts.
Results of the research. The model predictions are supported with empirical results. Hedge funds are subject to higher idiosyncratic tail risks and Exchange Traded Funds exhibit higher systematic tail risks. In skewness and kurtosis decompositions, the results indicate that coskewness is an important source for fund skewness, but fund kurtosis is driven by cokurtosis, as well as volatility comovement and residual kurtosis, with the importance of these components varying across fund types. Investors are subject to different sources of skewness and fat tail risks through delegated investments. Volatility based tail risk hedging is not effective for all fund styles and types.
¿Es necesario (re)descubrir la enseñanza?
Authors: Díaz Juan Guillermo
Published: January 2025

Quiero comenzar con un libro que plantea una pregunta fundamental para la lectura de esta revista: ¿Es necesario (re)descubrir la enseñanza? Hace ya varios años se publicó el libro La redescubierta de la enseñanza, cuyo argumento central se basa en que la enseñanza importa; sin embargo, al contrario de una parte significativa del discurso contemporáneo, Biesta (2022) muestra una postura opuesta a la idea de que la importancia de la enseñanza reside en su capacidad para mejorar los resultados en las pruebas dentro de un conjunto limitado de disciplinas curriculares de medición de la educación (OCDE, 2018). Esto no solo busca identificar la “calidad”, sino también “vigilar y castigar”, es decir, exhibir a los países que, aparentemente, no están logrando un desempeño adecuado, en una dinámica en la que, lamentablemente, los docentes suelen estar en el extremo receptor. La enseñanza es fundamental para lograr metas emancipadoras y empoderar a niños y jóvenes a participar de manera democrática y sustentable en el mundo. Este giro parte de la premisa de que una educación progresista debe buscar la libertad de aprender, interpretar y dar significado pues, la enseñanza es importante precisamente porque el aprender no puede darse sin la participación activa del docente, quien ofrece oportunidades y nuevas posibilidades para que los estudiantes se enriquezcan y transformen a través del encuentro con el otro y con otros mundos posibles.
papel das universidades empreendedoras no desenvolvimento do Ecossistema de Inovação de Sorocaba:
Authors: Cunha Nardy Neila Conceição , Bertoli Gonçalves Daniel
Published: January 2025

O estudo é do tipo descritivo e tem natureza qualitativa (Richardson, 2008). O artigo tem por objetivo analisar quais as ações desenvolvidas pelas duas instituições as caracterizam como universidades empreendedoras. Como objetivos específicos, foram definidos: identificar as ações empreendedoras desenvolvidas; relacionar essas ações com o referencial teórico sobre universidade empreendedora; e identificar o papel destas universidades junto ao ecossistema de inovação de Sorocaba. O método utilizado foi o estudo de caso (Yin, 2001). Foram analisados dois casos: a Universidade Federal de São Carlos e a Universidade de Sorocaba. A coleta de dados foi realizada a partir de pesquisa documental às normativas internas e fontes secundárias das duas universidades no que se refere à inovação, empreendedorismo e transferência de tecnologia. A partir desses dados, foram identificadas as ações desenvolvidas pelas duas universidades. Os resultados mostram as ações que caracterizam a UFSCar e a UNISO como universidades empreendedoras e mostram o papel destas instituições no cenário do Ecossistema de inovação de Sorocaba, onde as duas universidades estão inseridas e atuantes.
Las Coplas del perro de Alba de Juan Agüero de Trasmiera: Antisemitismo y sátira de la casa de Alba
Authors: Cáseda Tersa Jesús Fernando
Published: January 2025

Resumen: Esta investigación analiza las Coplas del perro de Alba y trata de responder a la pregunta de qué relación existe entre este perro en la obra y la familia más poderosa de Castilla, la de los duques de Alba. He descubierto que todos los judíos que aparecen fueron personas reales contemporáneas del primer titular de la casa en Alba de Tormes, protegidas por D. García Álvarez de Toledo, quien creó la obra y quien luego “nuevamente la trobó” —Juan Agüero de Trasmiera, un individuo obsesionado a lo largo de toda su vida por la nobleza como miembro de un linaje distinguido del norte peninsular, sin mácula judía o morisca— elaboran una sátira no solo de estos individuos, sino también del más poderoso linaje —ya entonces sospechoso de sucio o “marrano”— de aquel tiempo.
Palabras clave: Coplas del perro de Alba. Juan Agüero de Trasmiera. Antisemitismo. García Álvarez de Toledo. Linaje de Alba.
Crítica multimodal sobre el modelo capitalista en los libro-álbumes de Armin Greder
Authors: Martínez-Carratalá Francisco Antonio , Miras Espantoso Sebastián
Published: January 2025

Resumen: Este artículo analiza la obra de Armin Greder a través de once libros-álbumes, destacando su enfoque multimodal para criticar el modelo capitalista. Se exploran temas complejos como la migración, la injusticia económica y la violencia, integrando elementos discursivos (texto, imagen y secuencia) que revelan la deshumanización neoliberal. La metodología de análisis de contenido se centra en el estudio discursivo multimodal a partir de los elementos literarios, artísticos y con especial atención a los semióticos centrados en las relaciones interactivas de los personajes representados con quien lee. Los resultados del corpus seleccionado muestra que los libros de Greder, dirigidos a un público adulto e infantil, invitan a reflexionar sobre las desigualdades sociales y la urgencia de un cambio estructural hacia un futuro más justo y sostenible.
Palabras clave: Alfabetización visual. Armin Greder. Libro álbum. Literatura infantil y juvenil. Multimodalidad.
Sustainability, Innovation, and Pedagogy: Enhancing Educational Integration of Immigrant Students through Teacher Training Programs – A Case Study
Authors: Villarrubia Zúñiga María Soledad , Ortiz Jiménez Macarena , González García Paula , Díaz Rodríguez Lourdes
Published: January 2025

The Autonomous Community of Valencia, through the regional Department of Education, Universities and Employment and Centres for Training, Innovation and Educational Resources of the Valencian Community (CEFIRE,
Centros de Formación, Innovación y Recursos Educativos, in Spanish), provides training programs for teachers designed to meet the specific needs of schools in the region. This article presents the preliminary findings of a study conducted between 2022 and 2024 on the training experiences of teachers in Alicante. In this context, the training demanded focused on teaching Spanish as a lingua franca for the integration of immigrant students. The study identified challenges impacting the effective inclusion of those students in classrooms. This outcome has negative consequences for both the social integration of the children and their families and their ability to achieve the goals of the school curriculum. The research method used in the study was contextual observation of teachers in their daily classroom practice and reports from the regional Department of Education (Conselleria d'Educació, Cultura, Universitats i Ocupació). Results showed that school environments hinder students’ successful integration into multicultural and multilingual settings, which has an immediate impact on the sustainability of the educational system.
“Plasticene Suite”, de Margaret Atwood: Un análisis ecocrítico para el abordaje de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible en educación superior
Authors: Martín Ortega María
Published: January 2025

This article analyses the sequence of poems “Plasticene Suite,” written by the Canadian author Margaret Atwood, using the critical approach of ecocriticism. The main objective is to show how, through literature in general and through poetry in particular, a teaching-learning process on the Sustainable Development Goals can be carried out in higher education, as they encourage students to stay informed about environmental issues, discuss them in class and work critically on their own ideas and reflections through a close reading and detailed analysis of literary texts.
Programa de coaching espiritual y emprendimiento "Caridad en acción" para jóvenes desempleados del Cercado de Lima - 2018
Authors:   , Paredes Cabrera Nyree
Published: January 2025

El programa de coaching espiritual y emprendimiento "caridad en acción" para jóvenes desempleados del cercado de lima, no solo es un programa experimental, sino que es en sí mismo una estrategia de enseñanza/aprendizaje basado en el Coaching personal y empresarial y desarrollada en el modelo de Coaching GROW para potenciar el desarrollo de las capacidades de emprendimiento: Iniciativa, Creatividad y Autoconfianza en los jóvenes desempleados. La presente investigación tuvo la finalidad de determinar la influencia de la aplicación del programa de coaching espiritual y de emprendimiento “caridad en acción” sobre 3 de las capacidades del emprendimiento empresarial de los jóvenes desempleados entre 20 y 24 años del distrito del cercado de lima en enero del 2018. Esta investigación utiliza el método hipotético-deductivo, el diseño es experimental, el tipo es explicativo, experimento "puro" con pre prueba - post prueba y grupo de control. En el grupo pre experimental su media fue de 54,31 y el del grupo pre control fue de 54,00; mientras que en el grupo post experimental la media fue de 116.89 y en el grupo post control la media fue de 79,23. Los resultados determinaron que si existe una influencia muy significativa del programa de coaching espiritual y emprendimiento. El potenciamiento de las capacidades de los jóvenes desempleados los ayudo a decidirse a emprender en sus negocios propios, según lo manifestado por los jóvenes participantes.
Data-oriented shopfloor management: an inductively developed holistic conceptual model
Authors: Eichenseer Patrick , Winkler Herwig
Published: January 2025

Data plays a fundamental role in shopfloor management in order to make better decisions and increase efficiency throughout the production system. The idea of data-oriented shopfloor management has been discussed in the literature as an innovative concept, but unlike traditional or digital shopfloor management, it has not been conceptualised from a holistic perspective. For this reason, this paper used qualitative research in the form of expert interviews to collect holistic conceptual requirements for data-oriented shopfloor management. The data were analysed using the Gioia Methodology and transferred into a data structure to derive conceptual requirements at different levels of aggregation. On the basis of the empirical data, data-oriented shopfloor management was modelled, consisting of the system elements shopfloor, management approach with four subsystems and information system. Specifically, two conceptual models were developed for data-oriented shopfloor management as a distinction was made between episodic configuration and strategic adaptation and the persistent operating mode. Both conceptual models represent the reciprocal relationships and interdependencies of the system elements within data-oriented shopfloor management. Looking to the future, this paper provides the basis for further research to refine the conceptual models based on the empirically collected conceptual requirements with a higher level of detail.
Biomechanical limits of hopping in the hindlimbs of giant extinct kangaroos
Authors: Jones Megan , Jones Katrina , Nudds Robert
Published: January 2025

The locomotor abilities of animals depend upon their body size. Today, kangaroos are the largest hopping mammals, but some of their Pleistocene relatives were larger still—more than twice as heavy as the largest extant species. So, is there an upper size limit of bipedal hopping? Here, we integrate scaling data from extant species with direct observation of the hindlimb bones of giant fossil species to improve our understanding of the mechanical limitations faced by kangaroos during hopping. We test two potential limiting factors on hopping —bone strength, and tendon size. We find that (a) the metatarsals of giant kangaroos would be capable of resisting the bending moments involved in hopping, and (b), the calcanea (ankle bones) of giant kangaroos could accommodate tendons large enough to resist the loads generated during hopping. Thus, contrary to previous analyses, we do not find strict physical limitations on hopping in giant kangaroos. While hopping may not have been their primary mode of locomotion, our findings suggest that it may have formed part of a broader locomotor repertoire, for example for short bursts of speed.
Impulsivity in Male Patients with Treatment- Resistant Schizophrenia Is Associated with Lower Total Cholesterol Levels
Authors: Li Zhenkuo , Yang Cheng , Xie Peng , Liu Zhuoning , Song Hongli , Yi Wei , Sun Bo , Wang Gan , Ma Ling , Chen Xi , Tian Yinghan , Xia Lei , Liu Huanzhong
Published: January 2025

Background
Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia (TRS) in males with impulsive and violent behavior poses a clinical challenge. The pathophysiological mechanisms of impulsivity in Male TRS remain unclear. This study explores these mechanisms and investigates potential biomarkers for impulsivity.
Method
180 Male TRS patients and 100 healthy controls were enrolled. Psychiatric symptoms and impulsivity were assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale 5-factor model (PANSS-5F) and the PANSS-Excited Component (PANSS-EC). Patients were divided into Male TRS with impulsivity (n = 80) and without impulsivity (n = 100). Demographic data and lipid profiles (triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein) were collected for both groups. Statistical analyses assessed the relationship between lipid profiles and impulsivity.
Results
A negative correlation was found between total cholesterol (TC) levels and impulsivity in Male TRS. Those with impulsivity had worse educational and marital status and more severe cognitive impairment. TC levels and hypercholesterolemia were higher in Male TRS compared to healthy controls.
Conclusions
Lower TC levels in Male TRS with impulsivity are associated with higher impulsivity risk. TC may be a potential biomarker for impulsivity in this population.
Potential Therapeutic Targets for Type 2 Diabetes: A Multi-Center Data Analysis Based on Proteomics
Authors: Zhang Yue-Yang , Wan Qin
Published: January 2025

Background
Despite the advent of numerous pharmacological agents designed to enhance the management of type 2 diabetes, treating this condition continues to pose significant challenges. Consequently, this study aims to identify potential therapeutic targets for type 2 diabetes through Mendelian randomization(MR).
Methods
This research primarily utilizes publicly accessible data from extensive genome-wide association studies and protein quantitative trait locus studies. The study predominantly adopts an MR framework to estimate the causal effects of specific proteins on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. To corroborate the findings, multiple validation methodologies are employed, including summary data-based Mendelian randomization (SMR), external validation cohorts, bayesian colocalization analysis, single-cell analysis, protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks, pathways derived from KEGG 2021 Human and DsigDB.
Results
Our study identifies 25 proteins potentially associated with the risk of type 2 diabetes. SMR and external validation affirmed that 14 proteins, including ARG1, PAM, WWOX, and SHBG, may function as viable therapeutic targets for type 2 diabetes. Single-cell analysis illuminated the expression patterns of six proteins predominantly in pancreatic islets. Colocalization analysis and PPI networks elucidated the potential roles of these proteins in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. The KEGG 2021 Human database indicated that the glycan degradation pathway may mediate the effects of MANBA and HEXB on the development of type 2 diabetes. DsigDB identified 41 potential therapeutic drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Conclusion
These findings provide novel insights and directions for drug development aimed at the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Evaluating high-sensitivity Troponin T thresholds and their association with cardiovascular mortality in hemodialysis patients
Authors: Werner Priscila , Pacini Gabriel Sartori , Lutzky Maurício , Kalil Milton , Schuchmann Renata Asnis , Nasi Luiz Antônio , Ferreira Carlos Delmar , Stein Anna Cristina , Melere Camila Mosmann , Eick Renato George , Saitovitch David
Published: January 2025

Background:
Cardiac troponin (c-TnT) levels are considered the gold standard for diagnosing acute coronary syndrome (ACS), particularly with the advent of high-sensitivity assays (hs-TnT). However, its increased sensitivity can reduce specificity, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aims to evaluate the baseline hs-TnT levels in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis and identify variables associated with worse cardiovascular outcomes.
Methods
A prospective cohort study was conducted with CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis at a reference center in Brazil, followed for 24 months. Baseline hs-TnT levels were measured before and after dialysis, and data on comorbidities and cardiovascular events were collected. Statistical analysis identified associations between hs-TnT levels and mortality.
Results
Of 136 enrolled patients, 88 completed the study, with a mean age of 67 years, predominantly male.. TElevated pre-dialysis hs-TnT levels were observed in most patients, particularly those with a history of coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes. Elevated pre-dialysis troponin levels were significantly associated with increased risk of cardiovascular mortality within 24 months. A cutoff of 83.3 ng/L for hs-TnT demonstrated a sensitivity of 75%, specificity of 80.9%, and accuracy of 79.5% for predicting mortality within two years. After adjusting for confounders, patients with pre-dialysis hs-TnT levels ≥ 83.3 ng/L had a 10-fold increased risk of cardiovascular death and a 6-fold increased risk of all-cause mortality.
Conclusions
Baseline hs-TnT levels ≥ 83.3 ng/L in CKD patients on hemodialysis predict increased cardiovascular and overall mortality. Establishing baseline hs-TnT levels in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis is essential for early detection of ACS and the identification of high-risk individuals.
Real-Time Detection of Broken Rotor Bar Faults in Three-Phase Induction Motors Using ResNet-50 and Siemens S7-315 PLC
Authors: Bahgat B. Hafez , Elhay Enas A. , Elkholy Mahmoud M.
Published: January 2025

This paper presents a novel approach for real-time detection of broken rotor bar (BRB) faults in three-phase induction motors, leveraging the deep learning capabilities of ResNet-50 and the industrial robustness of Siemens S7-315 PLCs. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA) and time-frequency analysis, often falter in dynamic environments due to noise, fluctuating loads, and complex fault scenarios. To address these limitations, the proposed framework integrates advanced machine learning with real-time industrial automation. The methodology involves the transformation of motor signals into time-frequency representations, followed by feature extraction and fault classification using ResNet-50. The trained model is optimized and deployed on a Siemens S7-315 PLC, enabling real-time diagnostics with minimal latency. Experimental results demonstrate classification accuracies exceeding 95% across various fault scenarios, with a detection latency of approximately 150 ms, significantly outperforming traditional methods. This study also identifies challenges such as computational constraints, noise sensitivity, and dataset limitations, offering solutions through adaptive algorithms, lightweight neural network architectures, and IoT-enabled edge computing. Future directions emphasize scalability, enhanced robustness, and integration with predictive maintenance systems. By combining cutting-edge machine learning techniques with industrial-grade hardware, this research provides a scalable, efficient, and reliable solution for real-time fault detection in induction motors, paving the way for intelligent and resilient industrial diagnostics.
CdS-based Intermediate Band Solar Cells (IBSC): A Numerical Investigation Using SCAPS-1D
Authors: Sapeli Megat Mohd Izhar , Rahman Kazi Sajedur , Rafiq Md Khan Sobayel , Zulkepli Nurkhaizan , Yusoff Mohd Zaki Mohd , Hossain Mohammad Istiaque , Aissa Brahim , Chelvanathan Puvaneswaran
Published: January 2025

Intermediate band solar cells (IBSC) have drawn significant attention recently due to their potential to surpass the Shockley-Queisser efficiency limit. Herein, we investigate the suitability of a CdS film as the p+/IB/n+ layers within the IBSC structure using numerical solutions. Initial benchmarking with the theoretically reported device in the literature is performed by incorporating optimal, non-overlapping sub-bandgap absorption using a custom ASCII file. It is observed that the simulated device can effectively harness energy from low-energy red light to high-energy violet light by employing three optical transitions. The results confirm that a thickness of 1 µm and a donor concentration of 1014 cm-3 are optimal for the absorber to reach the upper limit efficiency of 46%, with both the p+ and n+ layers being 0.1 µm thick with an acceptor/donor density of 1018 cm-3, respectively. The field near the junction is shown to amplify, and the depletion width is widest at 0.97 µm, approximating the thickness of the absorber at this donor level. Additionally, inadequate impurity-host atom substitution could lead to the formation of discrete levels, which are detrimental at high defect concentrations. A defect concentration of 1018 cm-3 counteracts the contribution from generation, thus detrimentally depreciating the overall efficiency.
Determination of the Force Acting on the Gas Turbine Wing in the Heat-and-Power Installations
Authors: Shalamberidze Marlen , Tskipurishvili Tamari , Lobzhanidze Giorgi , Zivzivadze Lali
Published: January 2025

A design scheme for measuring the short-term impulse force acting on the gas turbine wing using the induction method was developed. It was compared with the results measuring the same force using the thermal method. The results of the impulsive force measurement by induction and thermal methods were also compared. After considering the experimental conditions, the thermal method was chosen for experimental studies. It allowed experiments to be conducted with intervals to ensure temperatures of the same magnitude on the surface of the flue gas on the gas turbine wing. The proposed measurement scheme using the induction method was also applied to control and manage the optimal conditions of the gas turbine power-generating device. As a result, a theoretical relationship was obtained as a mathematical relationship between the signal received during the measurement by the induction method and the force to be measured. The conditions for determining the actual value of the force were developed. The error in determining the force acting on the gas turbine wing using the induction method did not exceed 3 %.