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Long-term outcomes of titanium-nitride-oxide coated stents and drug-eluting stents in acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Fahim Muhammad Ahmed Ali , Salman Afia , Khan Hira Anas , Hasan Syed Muhammad , Bhojani Muskan Fatima , Aslam Sarah , Haq Amna Zia Ul , Bejugam Vishal Reddy , Nasir Beena Muntaha , Gul Wajiha , Moeed Abdul , Abdalla Abdelrahman S , Majid Muhammad , Asghar Muhammad Sohaib , Hasibuzzaman Md Al
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

In severe cases of coronary artery disease, percutaneous coronary intervention provide promising results. The stent used could be a drug-eluting stent (DES) or a titanium-nitride-oxide coated stent (TiNOS).

AIM

To compare the 5-year effectiveness and safety of the two stent types.

METHODS

The following systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis guidelines, and PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane Central were searched from inception till August 2023. Primary outcomes were major adverse cardiac events (MACE), cardiac death, myocardial infarction (MI), cardiac death or MI, and ischemia-driven total lesion revascularization (ID-TLR).

RESULTS

Four randomized controlled trials (RCT), which analyzed a sum total of 3045 patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) after a median follow-up time of 5 years were included. Though statistically insignificant, an increase in the ID-TLR was observed in patients receiving TiNOSs vs DESs. In addition, MI, cardiac death and MI, and definite stent thrombosis (DST) were significantly decreased in the TiNOS arm. Baseline analysis revealed no significant results with meta-regression presenting non-ST elevated MI (NSTEMI) as a statistically significant covariate in the outcome of MACE.

CONCLUSION

TiNOS was found to be superior to DES in terms of MI, cardiac death or MI, and DST outcomes, however, the effect of the two stent types on ID-TLR and MACE was not significant. A greater number of studies are required to establish an accurate comparison of patient outcomes in TiNOS and DES.
WEB CURRÍCULO E CURRÍCULOS NA EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA (EAD)
Authors: Silva Ana Walquíria Souza da , Costa Elionides José da , Ricardo Fabiana Pereira de Aguiar , Brito Julimeure Silva de , Figueirôa Lindalva Mendonça de
Published: May 2024

Após um período tenebroso a qual a sociedade brasileira passou, surge espaço numa nova sociedade onde necessidades que não mais cabem em um ambiente sem diálogo, debate, escuta, participação ativa de seus diversos segmentos e espaços democráticos, que não só estejam abertos para registrar a opinião e necessidades da população, do cidadão, do estudante, do professor, da sociedade civil, mas também estejam propícios a ensinar a participação de maneira a ocupar esses espaços de forma viva, representativa, repleta de significado e historicidade. Dentro deste tempo e espaço encontram-se inseridas as instituições de ensino que promovem a educação formal escolar acadêmica do Ensino Fundamental, Ensino Médio e Ensino Superior, que precisam e devem estar contextualizadas com o histórico, tecnológico, social, geográfico e político do espaço que fazem parte. Contexto este, que exatamente por ser democrático necessita de diretrizes que garantam o direito equitativo de educação a todos: o currículo escolar. Diante da influência das Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação (TDICS), que são instrumentos de acesso democrático, nascem o WEB currículo e currículos EAD sob o qual este trabalho propõe-se a analisar assim como compreender como as instituições de ensino os estão construindo.
OBESIDADE INFANTIL
Authors: Passos Luiz Marcelo , Almeida Evaristo Fernandes de , Gomes Luiz Carlos Melo , Mafra Mackson Azevedo , Silva Mirene da Cruz
Published: May 2024

O objetivo deste artigo foi trazer à tona - através de uma pesquisa qualitativa com revisão de artigos publicados emperiódicos relevantes à ciência -  uma reflexão sobre a urgência em se compreender os mecanismos de desenvolvimento da obesidade infantil e tratá-la com a devida importância. O Brasil está com um grave problema em questão da obesidade, principalmente com crianças por razões simples que podem ser resolvidas a partir da “moderação” e através de exercícios físicos diários. Além dos maus hábitos alimentares, do sedentarismo, da predisposição genética e de outros mecanismos neurobiológicos relacionados à doença, a obesidade infantil também conta com outro grande aliado: a negligência e o mau exemplo por parte dos pais. Há pouco esclarecimento às famílias sobre as consequências da doença a longo prazo e pouco interesse do Estado no sentido de enfrentar o problema. As crianças passam muitas horas sentadas diante da TV ou do computador, quase sempre comendo produtos alimentícios ultraprocessados como por exemplo: pacotes de biscoitos ou de salgadinhos feitos com muita gordura e muito sódio, e geralmente regados à refrigerantes ou bebidas extremamente açucaradas.
OS DESAFIOS DA EDUCAÇÃO FRENTE À MODERNIDADE LÍQUIDA
Authors: Espíndola Eva Vilma Maria da Silva , Oliveira Alexsandro Narciso de , Ferreira Kênia Cristina Soares , Miranda Narciso Marques , Bezerra Vivienn Marques da Silva
Published: May 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar os desafios da educação diante das mudanças ocorridas, no que diz respeito a modernidade atual. O mundo mudou e a educação consequentemente necessita mudar, se adequar, se moldar, uma vez que essa nova geração de estudantes está inserida nesse contexto. Dessa forma faz-se necessário se debruçar em analisar e conhecer sobre essa geração, suas características, entender suas especificidades, saber como se adequar, e assim oferecer um modelo ideal diante dessa nova realidade educacional. O estudo justifica-se em compreender os desafios da educação frente à Modernidade Líquida. A metodologia do presente estudo tratasse de uma pesquisa bibliográfica. Todos os que fazem a instituição escolar necessitam conhecer sobre esse o público escolar, principalmente os professores que são os mediadores do conhecimento. Para tanto o referido trabalho se constitui em um estudo sobre a Modernidade Líquida e suas implicações no contexto educacional, as diferentes gerações de estudantes e ainda analisa os caminhos e estratégias que devem conduzir as instituições escolares e professores no sentido de entender a realidade e estarem preparados para lidar com os estudantes da atual geração.
APRENDIZAGEM COLABORATIVA, DESAFIOS ENFRENTADOS PELOS DOCENTES
Authors: Zatti Marta Cristiane Kraemer , Tesch Adriana da Conceição , Silva Dirceu da , Lôbo Ítalo Martins , Ferreira Patrícia Alves
Published: May 2024

O professor faz uso de vários instrumentos existentes, para auxiliar na elaboração do seu planejamento didático que vai desde a estruturação, a organização, a definição de objetivos instrucionais, até a escolha de instrumentos de avaliação, aliados com as tecnologias. A Aprendizagem Colaborativa é uma das metodologias ativas de ensino com a intencionalidade de auxiliar o professor a identificar quais os objetivos que estão relacionados ao desenvolvimento da cognição do aluno. Gerando assim, a aquisição e consolidação do conhecimento, competência e atitudes pelos mesmos. Portanto o objetivo desse estudo foi apresentar e tecer considerações sobre a Aprendizagem Colaborativa e quais os desafios enfrentados pelos professores em sala de aula, ao fazer uso dessa metodologia ativa. A metodologia de pesquisa é baseada em referenciais teóricos com viés descritivos dos achados. Conclui-se que a Aprendizagem Colaborativa, passa a ser um instrumento importante no processo de ensino é eficaz em gerar aprendizagens, nas mais variadas disciplinas com seus múltiplos conteúdo. Além de ser possível trabalhar na maioria do diversos didáticos. Onde o professor definirá objetivos de aprendizagem, por meio dessa estrutura conceitual, na direção do entendimento dos alunos dos conteúdos e temas propostos gerando o desenvolvimento de um conjunto de habilidades em todas as etapas da aprendizagem. Mas, o professor precisa ter domínio de como explorar a Aprendizagem Colaborativa em suas aulas para que ocorra a aprendizagem significativa nos alunos, e esse ainda é um desafio por ele enfrentado.
Lights, Camera, Activism: Unpacking the Role of Cinematic Narratives in Shaping Modern Protest Movements and Social Change
Authors: Qureshi Abdullah Qureshi
Published: May 2024

This research delves into the profound interplay between cinematic narratives and the emergence, evolution, and impact of social dissent and protest movements in contemporary society. Film, as a powerful medium for storytelling and cultural reflection, has consistently played a significant role in both reflecting and shaping societal perspectives. This study explores the multifaceted ways in which movies have influenced the dynamics of activism, dissent, and social change, thus providing critical insights into the realm of contemporary civil society and its efforts to address pressing social issues. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from film studies, sociology, and political science, to comprehensively analyse the connections between cinematic narratives and real-world protest movements [1]. It scrutinizes instances where films have served as catalysts for collective action, whether by galvanizing public awareness, articulating marginalized voices, or provoking discussions on critical societal issues. Furthermore, this study investigates the reciprocal relationship between cinema and social dissent, exploring how real-world events, ideologies, and grassroots movements have inspired filmmakers and shaped the content of movies. It also examines the transformative power of film festivals, online platforms, and documentary filmmaking in amplifying dissenting voices and fostering global solidarity.
Ulusal Alan Yazındaki Arduino Temelli Robotik Kodlama Çalışmalarının Sistematik İncelenmesi
Authors: Turhal Emine , Bektas Oktay
Published: May 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, 2018-2023 yılları arasında yayınlanan ve Arduino temelli robotik kodlama uygulamalarının kullanıldığı çalışmaların incelenmesidir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda çalışma nitel araştırma yönteminin durum çalışması desenini benimsemiştir. Bu kapsamda çalışma yurt içinde yayınlamış ve Arduino temelli robotik kodlama uygulamalarını içeren araştırmaları incelemiştir. Yazarlar taramayı, Google Akademik ve YÖKTEZ veri tabanlarında, “robotik kodlama”, “Arduino”, “fen eğitimi” ve “öğretmen” anahtar kelimeleri ile yapmıştır. Belirlenen dahil etme ve hariç tutma kriterleri doğrultusunda, yazarlar 15 çalışmanın incelenmesine karar vermişlerdir. Yazarlar çalışmaları yayın türü, yayın yılı, araştırıma yöntem, araştırma deseni, veri toplama araçları ve veri analizi açılarından incelemişlerdir. Yazarlar, fen eğitiminde Arduino temelli robotik kodlama uygulamalarının kullanıldığı çalışmaların son yıllarda artış gösterdiğini belirlemişlerdir. Yazarlar, sekiz çalışmanın nitel araştırma yöntemini tercih ettiğini tespit etmişlerdir. Ayrıca, Arduino temelli robotik kodlama uygulamalarında desen olarak durum çalışmasının beş farklı çalışmada tercih edildiğini belirlemişlerdir. Sonuçlar ışığında, çalışma fen eğitiminde gerçekleştirilmiş Arduino temelli robotik kodlama çalışmalarının incelenmesine uluslararası alan yazının da dahil edilmesini önermiştir.
Review of the Description about the Baekje Refugees’ Moving to Tang China on the Epitaph Tablet Text
Authors:   Institute for Historical Studies at Chung-Ang University, Park Jihyun
Published: May 2024

Research on the Baekje Refugees in Tang China has been conducted
using their epitaph tablet text (墓誌) as important data. This is because
the epitaph tablet text contains information on the deceased's funeral
and burial site, official posts held, genealogy, family details, and the year
of birth and death. However, the information recorded in the epitaph
tablets had been chosen by the descendants of the deceased according
to their needs. The descendants tried to emphasize the contents that
could contribute to their successful careers, the solidarity of family
members, and the status of a family, and reduce the contents that were
not. Tang China used how much they contributed to its interests as an
important criterion when giving office posts to the ruling class of other
states surrendered. On the epitaph tablet text of a person who had
wreaked damage on Tang China, like a Heukchi Sangji (黑齒常之), the
background and process of his migration to Tang China was vaguely
and briefly described, the achievements he had made by acting as a
Tang’s official were emphasized. On the other hand, on the epitaph
tablet text of a person who made a clear contribution to the conquest
of Goguryeo by Tang China, like a Namsaeng (男生), the background
and process of the deceased's migration to Tang China was described
in detail. In this way, the Baekje Refugees tried to strengthen the political and social status of the family. So the figurative expressions
referring to the confusion of domestic politics or Baekje's attitude
against Tang China’s foreign policy were used to justify their surrender
and show their loyalty to Tang China on the epitaph tablet text of Ye
gun (禰軍), Ye Sikjin (禰寔進), Jin Beopja (陳法子), and Buyeo Yung
(扶餘隆).
İŞLETME REKABET STRATEJİLERİNİN İŞLETME PERFORMANSI ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİNDE DİJİTALLEŞMENİN ARACILIK ROLÜ: KONAKLAMA SEKTÖRÜNDE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: Sarı Burçak , Fidan Yahya
Published: May 2024

Özet

Amaç. Bu araştırma, işletme rekabet stratejilerinin işletme performansı üzerindeki etkisinde dijitalleşmenin aracılık rolünü konaklama sektörü üzerinde incelenmesi amaçlamaktadır.
Yöntem. Çalışma, kesitsel ve nicel araştırma yöntemleri temelinde planlanmıştır. Araştırmaya ait örneklem grubunu Türkiye genelindeki zincir otellerde görev yapan 525 kişi oluşturmuştur. Çalışmaya ait veriler anket yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Anket formunda kavramsal verilere ait yedi ve beş dereceli üç farklı ölçek ile çalışanlara ait demografik sorular yer almıştır. Veri analizi için güvenilirlik ve geçerlilik analizleri, keşfedici ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi, değişkenler arası korelasyon analizi uygulanmıştır. Araştırmaya ait modelin geçerliliği, aracılık ve hipotez testlerini yapabilmek için yapısal eşitlik modeli uygulanmıştır. İstatistiksel analiz için AMOS.24 ve SPSS.24’ten yararlanılmıştır.
Bulgular. Korelasyon analizinde, çalışmada bulunan modeldeki tüm değişkenler arasında anlamlı ve olumlu bir ilişki vardır. Regresyon analizi veri sonuçlarına göre işletme rekabet stratejilerinin işletme performansı ve dijitalleşme değişkenlerindeki farklılığı; dijitalleşmenin işletme performasındaki değişimi pozitif ve anlamlı bir biçimde yordadığı görülmüştür. Aracı değişken analizinde ise; dijitalleşmenin işletme rekabet stratejileri ile işletme performansı arasındaki ilişikide güçlü düzeyde aracılık etkisi olduğu görülmüştür.
Özgünlük. Kavramsal bölümde, konaklama sektöründe işletme rekabet stratejileri ile işletme performansı ilişkisinde dijitalleşmenin aracı etkisini ortaya koyan bir çalışma bulunmamaktadır. Çalışmanın bu yönüyle hem araştırmacılara hem de uygulayıcılara katkı sağlayacağını düşünülmektedir.
Determinants of Foreign Exchange Reserves of Six Countries in Southeast Asia
Authors:   Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jambi, Indonesia, . Emilia , Nurjanah Rahma ,   Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jambi, Indonesia, Achmad Erni ,   Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jambi, Indonesia, Mustika Candra ,   Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jambi, Indonesia
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to find out and analyze the ratio of Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves to the foreign exchange reserves of other countries in the Southeast Asia region and to find out and analyze how the effect of exchange rates, net exports and economic growth on the foreign exchange reserves of six countries in Southeast Asia. Research results show ratio comparison backup Indonesia's foreign exchange against five ASEAN countries other show that reserve average _ Indonesia's foreign exchange has ratio highest with Vietnam, namely 4.10 and the lowest with Singapore, which is 0.37. If seen results ratio This show that from six major countries in Asia southeast Indonesia only be in order to four with backup foreign exchange the biggest, above Indonesia there are Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, while those are under Indonesia only Vietnam and the Philippines. Based on results panel data regression with using Fixed effect model shows that exchange rate influential positive significant and growing economy influential negative significant. Temporary export net No influential significant to backup foreign exchange in six ASEAN countries.
Evaluating Residual Strength of RCC Tanks Affected by ASR Using NDT Methods
Authors: Praveen Mathur  , Archana Bohra Gupta
Published: May 2024

This case study focuses on the groundwater level tanks (GLR) located in Netra Village, 35 km from Jodhpur, on Nagour Road. The investigation revealed that people and livestock in the area were grappling with water scarcity issues. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods were employed to assess the residual strength of three tanks in the region. The results showed that Tank-1 had a residual strength of 35.41%, Tank-2 had 63.08%, and Tank-3 had 53.8%. Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) poses a significant threat to the structural integrity of concrete tanks, necessitating accurate and non-destructive methods for residual strength assessment. This research paper delves into the effectiveness of NDT methods, specifically rebound hammer and Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV), in evaluating the residual strength of ASR-affected tanks. Through an extensive review of literature, case studies, and experimental data, this study aims to shed light on the practical application of rebound hammer and UPV for ASR assessment in tank structures. The paper discusses the principles, advantages, and limitations of each NDT method, emphasizing their ability to detect ASR-induced damage and predict the remaining structural capacity of tanks. Moreover, the research addresses the challenges associated with implementing rebound hammer and UPV techniques in ASR-affected environments, offering recommendations for enhancing their reliability and accuracy. By harnessing the combined capabilities of rebound hammer and UPV, engineers and asset managers can make well-informed decisions regarding the maintenance, repair, and retrofitting of ASR-affected tanks, ensuring their long-term safety and functionality in critical infrastructure applications.
Techno-Economic, Environmental, and Policy Perspectives of Carbon Capture to Fuel Technologies
Authors: Aditya Singh  , Vishesh Saini  , Sambhav Jain  , Anunay Gour
Published: May 2024

This research paper provides a comprehensive exploration of carbon capture to fuel technologies, covering various capture methodologies and conversion processes. The analysis begins by dissecting post-combustion, pre-combustion, and direct air capture technologies, elucidating their principles, advantages, and limitations. A focus on the conversion of captured carbon into usable fuels delves into synthetic fuels and hydrogen production methods, detailing chemical processes, catalysts, and energy requirements. Moving beyond technical aspects, the paper critically analyzes the efficiency and viability of carbon capture to fuel processes, employing case studies and real-world examples to illustrate the practical application of techno-economic assessments and life cycle analyses. Economic considerations further assess implementation costs, operational expenses, and potential revenue streams, drawing insights from existing economic models and case studies. Environmental impact and benefits take center stage, evaluating potential reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, resource efficiency, and ecological considerations associated with converting captured carbon to fuel. A comparative analysis with other carbon capture applications offers a holistic perspective on the environmental footprint. The regulatory landscape is thoroughly examined, encompassing existing policies, government incentives, and international agreements influencing the development and deployment of carbon capture to fuel technologies. The research concludes with reflections on the current status, challenges, and a roadmap for future advancements, serving as a comprehensive guide for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.
Study of Fabrication Process and Performance Analysis of the CDS/CDTE Based Photovoltaic Cell
Authors: Prateek  , Aditi Priyadarshini  , Kumar Nikhil  , S K Choubey  , K P Tiwary  , Rajeev Ranjan
Published: May 2024

Fabrication of CDS/CDTE based heterojunction photovoltaic cell has been undertaken to explore better light conversion efficiency. We have developed a photovoltaic cell using glass coated with Indium doped Tin Oxide (ITO) which works as transparent conducting oxide (TCO). ITO coated glass has promising prospects of enhancing the efficiency of the photovoltaic cell. ITO layers are known to be employed as anode terminal due to the negative polarity they possess compared to the whole PV cell; here, we have employed it for the same function as the front layer. During fabrication of the photovoltaic cell, the deposition of nanoparticles of CDS and CDTE layer is undertaken through doctor-blade method. We have employed pure CDS as window layer for its high band gap of 3.8 eV (particle size: 8 nm) and CDTE as absorber layer due to its high optical absorption coefficient with high mobility, good carrier lifetime and enhanced crystallographic properties. The CDS window layer and CDTE absorber layer together constitute a p-n junction where the CDS window layer captures high intensity photons and transmits the photo-excited electron to CDTE absorber layer, thereby leading to photo-current output, which serves as a base to explore and test its further applications. To obtain band gap of respective CDTE and CDS nanoparticles, optical characterization is used. Silver paste is used as rear contact to form anode terminal having good conductivity and providing better mechanical support to the photovoltaic cell.
Implementation of Value Chain and Cooperative Performance: A Case of Twongere Umusaruro Wa Kawa Cooperative Kayonza District, Rwanda
Authors: Hagenimana Eric , Njenga Gitahi , Nyabera Sammy
Published: May 2024

Purpose: In this study, the Twongere umusaruro wa kawa cooperative's value chain implementation and cooperative performance were analyzed. The general purpose of the research study was to evaluate the relationship between the value chain implementation on cooperative performance in the Twongere umusaruro wa kawa cooperative. The study based on value chain and human capital theories.
Methodology: The study used a descriptive cross-sectional survey to learn about value chain operations, investigate value chain marketing activities, learn about value chain service, and discover the extent to which these activities affect cooperative performance in Rwanda's Kayonza District. The total population consisted of 170 value chain actors, all of whom were farmers and members of the cooperative.  A sample of 119 surveys based on the Slovenian formula used. In this study, the proportional random sampling was used as the sampling method. A questionnaire based on moderately structured interviews used to collect the primary data. The results of the survey were compiled, codified, tabulated, and analyzed. Made a change to improve data accuracy for encoding. The encoded data then entered in Statistical package for Social Sciences version 25. The statistically apparent relationship between factors and cooperative performance was examined with the Qui Square independence test. .
Findings: Based on the study results, it was found a meaningful relationship between gender and cooperative performance, service and cooperative performance because  p-values associated with gender and service, respectively, were p=0.03 and p=0.00 and did not exceed the 5% significance level. The findings also exposed no significant relation between operations and cooperative performance and marketing and cooperative performance. The findings indicated that the level of significance was above 5% for the operations and marketing-related p=0.462 and p=0.122, respectively. According to the study, value chain operators in cooperatives should pay closer attention to service and gender because of their strong associations with cooperative performance. Value chain developers in operations and marketing should be committed to overcoming any obstacles that hinder the cooperative's performance and should collaborate closely with members and partners to strengthen operations and marketing efforts for the cooperative's sustainability.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Further studies should conduct a thorough analysis in this area by taking into account many independent factors in different districts of the country or the region to clearly show how value chain activities affect cooperative performance and to examine the impact of such changes, research should also invest in collecting data from several cooperatives and various cooperative types.
Geological-structural position and genesis of the Sovinoe gold ore deposit in Chukotka
Authors: LADNY Oleg
Published: May 2024

The localization conditions for the large Sovinoe gold-quartz deposit were clarified based on results of the geological exploration. It has been ascertained that the vein- and stockwork-type ore bodies are confined to gentle ttectonic nappe zones in sites where they are crossed by steeply dipping faults. Ore deposition occurred under conditions of long-term tectonic movements, with participation of gold-bearing fluids enriched in methane and carbon dioxide, coming from deep-seated magmatic chambers at the stage of the orogen activation. The fluid flow was confined to deep-seated faults and represented the main factor for the transformation of tectonized terrigenous-sedimentary rocks into carbonaceous shales and for the formation of quartz-veined gold mineralization.
Lake Baikal exploration using deep manned submersibles
Authors: SAGALEVICH Anatoly
Published: May 2024

The article considers results of studying Lake Baikal using the Deep manned submersibles (DMV) "MIR-1" and "MIR-2", which were carried out during 2008-2010. Data on the geological structure of Baikal and its biological activity are presented, that are based on the visual observations of scientists and on results of the measurements and analyzes of samples.
Impact of Digital Disruption on Consumer Purchase Intention in China Apparel Industry
Authors: Yuxin Wang , Liang Loo Yew
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research was to conduct an analysis on the impact of the digital disruption on the consumer purchase intention. The critical analysis of the literature revealed that consumers are associated with the digital platforms by getting connected with each other through social media. The literature review revealed important dimensions of digital disruption, which are selected as the independent variable in this study including electronic word of mouth, perceived quality and online advertising. By using these variables, research framework and hypotheses were developed. This study was conducted in China and focused on the customers population of the clothing industry in Guangdong Province. Guangdong Province in China is having the most clothes company and the apparel industry in Guangdong benefits from the province’s strategic location, favorable economic climate, and efficient transportation and logistics networks. Respondents were identified randomly who are stay in Guangdong Province, China. The philosophical assumption of the study was positivist and methods were selected accordingly. The analysis was conducted on the responses while the response rate was 93%. The analysis compromised of the descriptive and inferential statistical tests. The results revealed that the selected independent variables created significant and positive impact on the consumer purchase intention. These findings also validate the findings from the previous studies. Based on the analysis conducted, conclusion was drawn along with revealing the practical and theoretical implications of the findings. In the end, recommendations were made for the conduction of the future research by identifying the limitations of this study.
REVERSIBILIDADE DO ÁCIDO HIALURÔNICO COM HIALURONIDAS
Authors: Ferreira Goncalves Camila , De Moraes Silva Raquel
Published: May 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo principal ressaltar a reversibilidade do ácido hialurônico (AH) frente à ação da enzima hialuronidase, destacando sua aplicabilidade em situações clínicas mesmo fora do ambiente laboratorial. Será abordada a variabilidade de comportamento do AH com diferentes marcas comerciais, evidenciando como essa característica pode influenciar sua eficácia e segurança em contextos clínicos. Além disso, serão revisados estudos prévios para fornecer embasamento científico às discussões apresentadas.
Clinical Characteristics, Treatment and Outcome of Gunshot Injuries in South West Region of Cameroon
Authors: Mokake NDM  , Atabong NN  , Ekani BM  , Yawa EM  , Nana T  , Ntongwetapem N  , Malika E  , Mwambo NF  , Chichom AM  , Ngowe NM
Published: May 2024

Gunshot injuries have been on the rise in the south west region of Cameroon for the past 6 years due to the current socio-political crisis. With the increasing violence in the South West Region of Cameroon due to the socio-political crisis, proper management of Gunshot injuries at the local referral health facilities is very crucial. The outcome of management varies depending on factors such as firearm used, injury site, clinical presentation, and the time between injury and medical intervention. There is limited data on the management and outcome gunshot injuries in Cameroon, especially in the South West region .The aim was to provide data on the characteristics, management and outcome of gunshot injuries. We had as objective to describe the characteristics, treatment and outcome of gunshot injuries in South West, Cameroon
Análisis de los sitios de unión de la ivermectina en la estructura de importinas α humanas
Authors: Gayozo Elvio , Rojas Aguadé Laura , Barrios Leiva Julio
Published: May 2024

Resumen: La ivermectina ha demostrado importantes actividades antivirales in vitro contra numerosos virus de ARN, inclusive contra el virus del SARS-CoV-2. Se ha descrito que la ivermectina inhibe la actividad del heterodímero importina α/β1, sin embargo, se desconoce los sitios específicos blancos de interacción de la molécula.
Objetivos:  En este estudio se llevó a cabo el análisis in silico de los sitios de unión de la molécula de ivermectina en interacción con la estructura de la importina α humana, utilizando la estrategia del acoplamiento molecular.
Métodos:  Se realizaron simulaciones del acoplamiento utilizando un modelo semiflexible y el algoritmo Broyden-Fletcher-Goldfarb-Shanno entre las estructuras de ivermectina y la importina α.
Resultados:  Los datos obtenidos revelan una mayor afinidad de interacción de la ivermectina en los dominios ARM2-ARM4 (sitio mayor de unión) de las importinas α humanas, con energías de unión favorables de -9,5 a -8,0 kcal.mol-1. Los residuos activos de mayor importancia en las interacciones fueron los residuos Triptófano, Asparagina y Arginina, los cuales también son fundamentales para el reconocimiento de secuencias NLS (secuencias de localización nuclear) de las proteínas virales. También se registró afinidades por los dominios H1-ARM5, H2-ARM6 y H2-ARM7, con energía de unión de -7,5 kcal.mol-1.
Conclusiones:  Los resultados de este estudio evidencian que la molécula de ivermectina presenta afinidades de unión favorables al sitio mayor de unión (ARM2-ARM4) de las importinas α humanas la cual es una región importante de unión a proteínas virales.
Unveiling Users Perspective
Authors: . Vikash , Kumar Manish
Published: May 2024

The public library is an abode of information and knowledge, committed to education, culture, and Library advocacy. Though public libraries are called “people’s University” and cater to varied categories of users and their infinite information needs without any discrimination but still in India many such libraries are still not providing effective services to the user community.
In India, out of 28 states, 19 states have already enacted library legislation with the latest entrant being Telangana State (2015) and though Haryana State enacted the Act in the year 1989 but still very few comprehensive studies conducted either by any public library or the users’(RRRLF). Well, the present study attempts to check out the ground reality of the State Central Library along with 2 District Libraries of the State of Haryana in terms of library collection, services, facilities, and user satisfaction.
A descriptive survey research design was employed, and 500 library users across three public libraries were surveyed using a structured questionnaire, out of which 396 responses(n=396) were found eligible for the analysis. The study found an improvement in the use of public libraries in the region but identified some inadequate facilities like lack of enhanced library services along with updated collection, and poor internet/ICT services as major factors affecting user satisfaction. The findings suggest that the Haryana government should increase funding to public libraries to acquire adequate information resources and ICT facilities, thereby increasing the utilization of public libraries and meeting the information needs of the users.
Utilizing Geological and Geoelectrical methods in a GIS-based DRASTIC model of the Probable Groundwater Vulnerability in the Southern Nigerian Raffia Metropolis of Ikot Ekpene and its Surroundings
Authors: Ikpe Emem Okon , Inyang Udeme U. , Sampson Itoro A.
Published: May 2024

The city of Ikot Ekpene is facing a significant issue with groundwater contamination. This is due to the rising amount of home and industrial waste caused by the increasing human population and various business operations in the area. This study seeks to evaluate the susceptibility of groundwater in the metropolis of Ikot Ekpene and its surrounding areas in southern Nigeria. It will utilize integrated geoelectrical and geological approaches within the GIS-based DRASTIC model. A total of twenty vertical electrical soundings (VES) were conducted in the region using the Schlumberger array. Based on the geological drilling data, the interpretation of the VES data suggests that the area consists of 3-4 geoelectric layers. The lithological succession in the area exhibits a range of sediment types, including fine and coarse sand as well as gravelly sands. Additionally, there are localized occurrences of clay intercalations. The third geoelectric layer, located at a depth of 9.0–86.6 m, is the primary aquifer that can be utilized in the region. The DRASTIC model included seven environmental parameters, including depth to the water table, net recharge, aquifer medium, topography, impact of vadose zone, and hydraulic conductivity, with the purpose of conducting a vulnerability assessment. The assessment of groundwater vulnerability ratings (GVR) reveals that 75% of the research region is classified as high vulnerability, 20% as moderate vulnerability, and the remaining 5% as low vulnerability. The studied area is predominantly characterized by moderate to high Groundwater Vulnerability Rating (GVR), which is likely attributed to the generally gentle topography and the presence of highly permeable geomaterials in the upper levels of the water table.
Review of Antidiabetic Gummies Formulation using Herbal Drugs: Efficacy, Formulation Techniques, and Future Prospects
Authors: Dikshita Rajendra Dengane  , Anuja Rajendra Vishwasrao  , Miss. Shraddha Khaladkar
Published: May 2024

Antidiabetic gummies formulated with herbal drugs have emerged as a promising alternative for managing diabetes mellitus. This review comprehensively evaluates the efficacy, formulation techniques, and future prospects of such formulations. Herbal drugs possess inherent bioactive compounds with antidiabetic properties, offering a natural approach to glycemic control. Various studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of herbal extracts, such as bitter melon, fenugreek, and cinnamon, in lowering blood glucose levels. Formulation techniques, including solvent extraction, encapsulation, and incorporation into gummy matrices, are pivotal in preserving the bioactivity of herbal compounds and enhancing their stability.
Moreover, the incorporation of natural sweeteners and flavoring agents enhances palatability and consumer acceptance. Despite promising advancements, challenges persist in standardizing herbal extracts, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency, and addressing regulatory concerns. Additionally, future prospects lie in the exploration of novel herbal sources, synergistic formulations, and controlled-release strategies to optimize therapeutic outcomes. Overall, antidiabetic gummies formulated with herbal drugs offer a convenient, palatable, and potentially effective approach for diabetes management, warranting further research and development in this burgeoning field
Virtual Digital Metaverse Chartered Accountant
Authors: Ganesh H  , Akhilesh Patil  , Gauri Jadhav  , Shweta Jadhav  , Prof. P. T. Shitole
Published: May 2024

A globally renowned financial expert that oversees customers' budgets, audits, taxes, and company strategy is a chartered accountant. You can work for companies, the government, or private citizens as a CA Assisting clients with money management and offering professional financial advice are your duties. For the accounting sector, the emergence of virtual reality (VR) and the metaverse offers an exciting opportunity. Modern technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics, which come together to form a virtual environment that reimagines the function of the accountant, are the foundation of this paradigm shift. Virtual Digital Metaverse Chartered Accountant is what we're working on. By using artificial intelligence (AI), one may automate repetitive processes related to financial reporting, taxation, predictive analytics, business intelligence, and automation of regular tasks. Chartered accountants are becoming increasingly important to the growth and recovery of the Indian economy. They guarantee honest, ethical trade and commercial practices, support the smooth operation of businesses and organizations, and apply their financial know-how to different economic and financial initiatives aimed at improving the country. They are therefore crucial to boosting the economy. Forecasting the budget, tax audits, creating monthly financial reports, capital planning, tax planning, and other duties are all part of the CA's job description. Additionally, since the GST was implemented, their function has grown stronger and more significant
MATH ANXIETY
Authors: Silva Gusmão Anderson , Cleyton Felipe Gaudêncio Anderson , Bonifácio da Silva Júnior João , Nestor Felipe Gaudêncio Robson
Published: May 2024

Mathematics anxiety has been the subject of growing academic interest, as it can significantly impact academic performance and individuals’ relationship with mathematical content throughout their lives. This narrative review aims to understand the conceptual evolution, causes and possible interventions associated with mathematics anxiety. Using a bibliographic methodology, articles, books and reports published in renowned academic databases were analyzed. As the main theoretical framework, the cognitive-behavioral perspective was adopted, which understands mathematical anxiety as a result of interactions between cognitive, behavioral and environmental processes. The results point to a multifaceted understanding of the phenomenon, highlighting not only individual factors, such as self-efficacy and past experiences, but also external factors, such as teaching methods and teachers’ attitudes. Interventions aimed at reducing mathematics anxiety have focused on both pedagogical strategies and psychotherapeutic approaches, demonstrating the need for an interdisciplinary approach to tackle the problem. This work contributes to the literature by consolidating dispersed knowledge and indicating future paths for educational research and practice.
What is the name of Spanish hotels? An analysis of the naming of hotels in Benidorm and Alicante
Authors: Olivares-Delgado Fernando , Rodríguez-Valero Daniel , Pinillos-Laffón Alberto , Benlloch-Osuna María Teresa
Published: May 2024

The importance of branding in tourism and hospitality has been the subject of study by the scientific community. However, there is little specific work on brand names in this sector. It is necessary to delve deeper into the predominant naming criteria in the names of hotels and other types of tourist accommodations. We have analyzed the hotel company name in a sample of 212 tourist accommodations, mostly SMEs and family businesses. The results indicate that, regarding the chosen naming criteria, there is mainly a difference between the criteria chosen to name hotels and those chosen to name other types of tourist accommodations, with the latter being more descriptive and less suggestive or evocative. The most recurring naming criterion in the sector is “fantasy” or “creative”. This research aims to expand knowledge about the choice of corporate name in the hospitality sector, based on the typology established by the scientific community, so that it can serve as a reference point for future research on naming or branding.
Small Victories on the Way to Freedom, 1934–1945
Authors: Miletsky Zebulon Vance
Published: May 2024

This chapter re-centers black political activism during the 1930s and 1940s on economic justice and the dire needs of the African American working class. As the city and nation slipped more deeply into the Great Depression, abstract ideological debates gave way to bread and butter issues. Employment and economic opportunity, as well as housing, moved to the forefront of struggles for racial justice. New alliances between organized labor, radical movements and the black working class emerged. At the heart of these economic efforts was Boston’s “Don’t Buy Where You Can’t Work” campaign. The campaign in Boston was led by the League of Struggle for Negro Rights. The long-standing role that white radicals have played as allies in local black freedom movements, as well as the possibilities, but also the significant challenges, associated with class-based inter-racial organizing discussed. Finally, while the economic protest campaigns of the 1930s and 1940s did achieve modest success in opening up some new opportunities for African American clerks, delivery drivers, bank tellers and even a few store managers, the scale and pace of change was nowhere near the level of need in the community, raising important questions about the effectiveness of this approach to racial change.
Detention Empire
Authors: Shull Kristina
Published: May 2024

The early 1980s marked a critical turning point for the rise of modern mass incarceration in the United States. The Mariel Cuban migration of 1980, alongside increasing arrivals of Haitian and Central American asylum-seekers, galvanized new modes of covert warfare in the Reagan administration's globalized War on Drugs. Using newly available government documents, Shull demonstrates how migrant detention operates as a form of counterinsurgency at the intersections of US war-making and domestic carceral trends. As the Reagan administration developed retaliatory enforcement measures to target a racialized specter of mass migration, it laid the foundations of new forms of carceral and imperial expansion. Reagan's war on immigrants also sowed seeds of mass resistance. Drawing on critical refugee studies, community archives, protest artifacts, and oral histories, Detention Empire also shows how migrants resisted state repression at every turn. People in detention and allies on the outside—including legal advocates, Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition, and the Central American peace and Sanctuary movements—organized hunger strikes, caravans, and prison uprisings to counter the silencing effects of incarceration and speak truth to US empire. As the United States remains committed to shoring up its borders in an era of unprecedented migration and climate crisis, reckoning with these histories takes on new urgency.
Constructing the Carceral Palimpsest
Authors: Shull Kristina
Published: May 2024

This chapter uses the concept of a “carceral palimpsest” to chronicle episodes of immigration enforcement and detention throughout US history until 1980 and in relation to war, settler colonialism, and the rise of mass incarceration. Episodes discussed include Chinese exclusion, convict leasing, Japanese incarcerations during WWII, and the Bracero Program, and how these informed immigration detention law and practice. In the Cold War era, the United States adopted counterinsurgency military tactics that shaped interventions abroad and US policing at home. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the development of international refugee law and experiences of Vietnamese refugees and Haitian asylum-seekers in the 1970s that set the stage for new political contestations over refugee rights in the 1980s.
The Women’s Organization of Iran
Authors: Afkhami Mahnaz
Published: May 2024

In 1970 as secretary general of the Women’s Organization of Iran (WOI), the author launched her mission – to find out about the diverse lives of Iranian women and to hear these women’s concerns and aspirations. She met with Farrokhroo Parsa, Minister of Education and first woman appointed to Iran’s cabinet, and whose mother was a leading member of the women’s movement in Iran in the 1920s and 1930s. With Mrs. Parsa, they revised school textbooks to reflect a more equitable image of women and passed a new regulation allowing female teachers and students not to wear the chador. The author also worked with Senator Mehrangiz Manouchehrian on changing the law that required a husband’s permission to issue a passport to a married woman. This public advocacy brought a strong backlash from conservative groups—especially the clerics. The author travelled to towns and villages around Iran to find out what changes would be most useful to the women themselves, and their priorities, challenges, and needs. This resulted in the WOI establishing women’s centers around the country. She also travelled internationally, to the USSR, China, India, and other countries, to gain insights about women in those countries.
Stars & Shields
Authors: Behnken Brian D.
Published: May 2024

Chapter 3 uncovers the history of Mexican American law enforcement officers. Many people might assume that Mexican Americans did not serve in law enforcement until police agencies began to actively recruit them in the mid twentieth century. This chapter demonstrates otherwise, showcasing some important moments in the Southwest's policing history, especially the service of those Mexican American officers who saw their work as a type of early civil rights effort. A good number of Mexican Americans served as police officers, constables, marshals, sheriffs, and in other jobs in the criminal justice system. While many did their duty admirably, a number of Mexican American lawmen were not effective officers. A good number of law enforcement officials also were bandits or desperados earlier in life, only transitioning to policing after having engaged in criminal acts.
The Pendulum of Change
Authors: Behnken Brian D.
Published: May 2024

The final chapter analyzes the transformation of southwestern policing in the early twentieth century. From 1900 to the 1930s, law enforcement underwent important evolutions, especially police professionalization. Mexican Americans were often at the forefront of these professionalization efforts. Yet they continued to experience violence and abuse at the hands of law enforcement and lynch mobs. The oscillatory history of this period, shifting between progress and regress, represents the end of the Southwest's early policing history and the establishment of revised, professional police forces in the mid twentieth century.