bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nationwide Landslide Prediction in India Using Neural Networks and Multi-Source Satellite Data.
Authors: - Karan Uddhavrao Dakhore , - Anil Dnyanadev Kalasakar
Published: December 2024

Landslides are a prevalent and devastating natural hazard in mountainous regions, particularly in high-risk areas such as Uttarakhand and Meghalaya, India, where factors like intense rainfall, steep slopes, and changing land cover significantly contribute to landslide occurrences. Traditional ground-based monitoring methods provide limited coverage and scalability, underscoring the need for a more extensive and real-time approach to landslide prediction. This study addresses this gap by developing an advanced predictive model using neural network architectures and multi-source satellite data, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) from Sentinel-1 for ground deformation, optical imagery from Sentinel-2 for vegetation and land cover analysis, and Digital Elevation Models (DEM) for slope assessment. Additionally, rainfall data from the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission was integrated to evaluate precipitation as a potential landslide trigger.
Through a comparative analysis of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, and a hybrid CNN-LSTM model, we found that the CNN-LSTM hybrid model achieved superior performance, with an F1 score of 0.91. This model effectively captures both spatial and temporal patterns, enabling early detection of landslide-prone conditions and surpassing the predictive accuracy of traditional methods. The proposed approach provides a scalable solution for real-time, large-scale monitoring, with the potential to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience in vulnerable communities. By advancing landslide prediction capabilities, this model contributes a valuable tool for proactive risk management and offers significant potential for integration into regional early warning systems.
The Stanislavski System: Rethinking of various aspects of the acting
Authors: - Dr. Adish Kumar Verma , - Bishal Prasad
Published: December 2024

This paper deals with the overall concept of the Stanislavski system. Stanislavski gives a detailed description of the acting method in his book An Actor Prepares, where he proposes the genuine and creative aspects of approaching characters. The aim of this study is to analyze some elements of his system, such as given circumstances, truth, belief, magic, concentration of attention, objectives and units, adaptation, imagination, relaxation of muscles, emotional memory, and the unbroken line.
Prior Protection Of Designs: A Hyper Technical Research On The Designs Act, 2000
Authors: - Nishtha L , - Athul Ramaswami J S
Published: December 2024

The Designs Act, 2000, plays a pivotal role in protecting industrial designs in India by offering exclusive rights to creators over their products with respect to the visual prospect being in abundance. However, the Act's provisions raise complex technical and legal perspectives, particularly around the issue of ‘prior protection’. This research paper provides a hyper-technical analysis of the Act, focusing on the intricate requirements that designs must meet to qualify for protection. The need for novelty and speciality of each creator has a need for protection with a prior note to it.
The research critically explores the legal thresholds of what constitutes a "new or original" design. Prior disclosure of a design before formal registration can result in loss of protection or theft without agreed consent. This issue is unauthenticated and questionable, as it raises unauthenticated concerns about the protection of a creator's work. Legal provisions are crucial to ensure the protection of prior disclosure and rights.
Judicial interpretations and case law surrounding prior protection under the Designs Act are scrutinized to highlight the vagueness and inconsistencies in the legal provisions to envisage the needs of a creator. The study also considers the role of international frameworks, such as the Paris Convention, and their influence on India's design protection regime, particularly in the context of cross-border disputes and multi-jurisdictional filings in the global arena.
The policy, regulated legislatively and institutionally, aims to promote Indian designs through a comprehensive policy framework, fostering innovation and global positioning - The Designs Act, 2000 provides a clearer understanding of the legal structure and the challenges faced by designers. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing talent and strengthening prior protection to ensure a more reliable system for enforcing design rights.
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Computer-assisted Teaching on Attitudes of Fathers Regarding Toddler-rearing Practices in Selected Tertiary Care Center of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Authors: - MR.SUDHEENDRA MUTALIKADESAI , - DR.MAHENDRA VISHWAKARMA
Published: December 2024

In India, while women and motherhood have traditionally been emphasized, the role of fathers in child development is gaining recognition. Fathering involves nurturing and supportive actions crucial for a child’s growth. The toddler stage, often referred to as the "Terrible Twos," requires effective parental guidance to foster autonomy and social-emotional regulation. However, many fathers lack adequate attitudes toward toddler-rearing, highlighting the need for structured educational interventions
हिन्दी पत्रकारिता में प्रभाष जोशी का प्रदेय
Authors: - SANJAY KUMAR PRAJAPATI , - Dr.PUSHPA SAKYA
Published: December 2024

स्वतंत्र और निष्पक्ष पत्रकारिता लोकतंत्र की रीढ़ होती है, क्योंकि इसके माध्यम से ही आमजन समाज में घटित हो रही घटनाओं की सटीक जानकारी प्राप्त कर पाते हैं, जिससे वे विवेकपूर्ण निर्णय लेने में सक्षम होते हैं। पत्रकार का काम केवल समाचार देना और छापना नहीं है, बल्कि जनहित से जुड़े मुद्दों को उजागर करना, सत्ता और संस्थानों की जवाबदेही सुनिश्चित करना और समाज में व्याप्त असमानताओं और अन्याय को सामने लाना भी है। प्रभाष जोशी जी ने एक पत्रकार और संपादक के रूप में अपनी धारधार लेखनी से समाज में मौजूद विसंगतियों के विरुद्ध हस्तक्षेप किया। उन्होंने हिंदी पत्रकारिता में नैतिकता और गुणवत्ता के मानदंडों को स्थापित करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई है। उन्होंने अपनी पत्रकारिता के जरिए यह दिखाया कि किस तरह निष्पक्ष और सत्यनिष्ठ पत्रकारिता समाज और लोकतंत्र को सशक्त कर सकती है। अपने लेखन और संपादन में हमेशा जनता की भलाई और सच्चाई की जीत को सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता दी। इसी कारण वे हिंदी पत्रकारिता के एक स्तंभ के रूप में माने जाते है। उनकी विचारधारा और कार्यप्रणाली ने पत्रकारों को प्रेरित किया कि वे अपने कर्तव्यों का ईमानदारी से पालन करें और लोकतंत्र के चौथे स्तंभ की मजबूती बनाए रखें। प्रभाष जी ने समाज,राजनीति,साहित्य,संगीत,फिल्म और खेल विशेषकर क्रिकेट आदि विषयों को अपनी हिंदी पत्रकारिता में स्थान दिया।
ÇƏKİ ÜZRƏ FİZİKİ KƏMİYYƏT VAHİDLƏRİNİN ETALONLARININ QORUNUB SAXLANMASINDA METROLOJİ TƏMİNAT
Authors: Oruc Hacıyev Oruc Hacıyev , Hikmət Əsgərov Hikmət Əsgərov
Published: December 2024

Bu məqalədə çəki üzrə fiziki kəmiyyət vahidlərinin etalonlarının qorunub saxlanmasında metroloji təminatın rolu geniş şəkildə araşdırılmışdır. Metroloji təminatın əsas məqsədi, ölçmə nəticələrinin beynəlxalq standartlarla uyğunluğunu təmin etmək və bu yolla ölçmələrin dəqiqliyini və etibarlılığını qorumaqdır. Metroloji təminatın tərkib hissəsi olan kalibrləmə və ölçmələrin izlənməsi prosesi etalonların dəqiqliyini təmin edir və ölçmə cihazlarının verdiyi nəticələrin beynəlxalq səviyyədə qəbul edilən standartlarla müqayisə oluna bilməsini mümkün edir. Bu, xüsusilə ticarət, sənaye, elmi tədqiqatlar və tibb sahələrində etibarlı ölçmələrin əldə edilməsini təmin etmək üçün çox vacibdir. Həmçinin, sistematik və təsadüfi ölçmə səhvlərinin yaranma səbəbləri və onların azaldılması yolları təhlil edilmişdir. Sistematik səhvlər ölçmə nəticələrinin müəyyən bir istiqamətdə daim sapmasına səbəb olur və adətən cihazların kalibrlənməsi və ya ölçmə şəraitinin dəyişdirilməsi ilə aradan qaldırılır. Təsadüfi səhvlər isə nəticələrin fərqli istiqamətlərdə sapmasına gətirib çıxarır və onların təsirini azaltmaq üçün təkrar ölçmələr aparılaraq nəticələrin ortalaması alınmalıdır. Bu metodlar, ölçmə dəqiqliyini artırmaq və səhvlərin təsirini minimuma endirmək üçün istifadə olunur.
Məqalədə vurğulanmışdır ki, etalonların mütəmadi kalibrlənməsi və beynəlxalq etalonlarla uyğunluğunun təmin olunması çəki üzrə ölçmələrin dəqiq aparılmasının əsasıdır. Kalibrləmə və izlənmə prosesləri olmadan, ölçmələrin dəqiq və təkrarolunan nəticələr verməsi mümkün deyil. Metroloji təminatın düzgün qurulması sənaye və elmi tədqiqatlarda müvəffəqiyyətin açarıdır.
Açar sözlər: Metroloji təminat, çəki etalonları, kalibrləmə prosesi, ölçmə səhvləri, sistematik səhvlər, təsadüfi səhvlər.
Science Teachers' Conceptions and Perceptions of Scientific Creativity and Approaches to Nurture It in Science Teaching and Learning in Secondary School
Authors: Sidek Rubaaiah , Halim Lilia , Buang Nor Aishah
Published: December 2024

In Malaysia, educational researchers, educators and teacher have supported the need to foster students’ creativity via a national curriculum. Aspects of creativity are different across domains and in science subjects, fostering students’ creativity will lead to scientific creativity. The overall aims of this study were to explore science teachers’ conception and perception towards fostering scientific creativity in the science classrooms. The study has a qualitative nature that stands on an interpretive worldview. The methodology involved eight science subject teachers as informants and using semi-structured interviews to collect data. Thematic findings and case studies findings were drawn from the analysis of the data collected. In general, the thematic findings indicated that science teachers are able to define the meaning of creativity and its main aspects. Teacher’s pedagogical perception enforce eight teaching approaches to foster creativity in the science classroom: (1) application of thinking skills, (2) exposure to science examples, (3) inter-discipline science learning, (4) technology-based learning, (5) inquiry-based learning, (6) cooperative learning, (7) practical investigation (experimentation) and (8) project-based learning. The teachers believe that these approaches could promote students’ scientific creativity in science classroom when specific factors facilitate or hinders the effectiveness of such approaches in terms of fostering creativity.
Perniosis lúpica: Un reporte de caso
Authors: Marroquin Mijangos Paulo , Pineda Sic Rita , Alvarez Meza Joselyn , García González María
Published: December 2024

La perniosis lúpica es una forma rara de lupus eritematoso cutáneo. Esta se caracteriza por la presencia de pápulas eritematovioláceas que se presentan como consecuencias a cambios de temperatura. Observación clínica: Paciente masculino de 23 años con historia de pápulas violáceas en rostro, manos y pies pruriginosas posterior a episodio de vómitos. ANA: 2; Anti-Smith: 3.8 U/mL, Anti-RO: 25 U/mL. En histología se observó dermatitis de interfase, infiltrado perivascular de predominio linfocitico y focos de paniculitis septolobular difusa. Conclusión: La detección temprana de la perniosis lúpica permite brindar tratamiento local y farmacológico para evitar complicaciones a largo plazo como necrosis o infecciones.
La obesidad: más allá del IMC
Authors: Schlosser Montes Karen , Barillas Basterrechea Marcela
Published: December 2024

Introducción: Por mucho tiempo el índice de masa corporal (IMC) se ha utilizado por los trabajadores de la salud como un estándar para clasificar el estado nutricional, la cantidad de grasa y el riesgo de padecer enfermedades metabólicas; sin embargo, cada vez se reconocen más sus limitaciones. Objetivo: El objetivo de este trabajo era identificar si el IMC es un indicador confiable del estado de grasa corporal en adultos guatemaltecos. Metodología: Para determinar esto, se analizaron los datos de 781 adultos que asistieron a la clínica de Nutrición de Salud de la Universidad Francisco Marroquín (UFM) entre 2022 y 2023. Resultados: Se encontró que el IMC subestimó el estado de grasa corporal en al menos un 10 % de sujetos con respecto de la clasificación, según los índices de adiposidad medidos por DXA. Por otra parte, se encontró que la circunferencia de la cintura se correlacionó de forma significativa con el tejido adiposo visceral para mujeres y hombres (r=0.8608; p<0.0001 y r=0.8242; p<0.0001, respectivamente). Conclusión: Por esta razón, se concluyó que, a pesar de que el IMC es una herramienta valiosa, su uso debe ser complementado y contextualizado con otras mediciones para una evaluación más exacta del estado de salud de un individuo.
Estudio comparativo del impacto de la implementación de un currículo integrado por sistemas
Authors: Minera Morales Jackeline Sophia , Pérez Cajas Leslie Lucía
Published: December 2024

Introducción: En la facultad de medicina se hizo una actualización al modelo curricular integrando los cursos del área básica por sistemas. Se evaluó el resultado de estos cambios comparando dos grupos de egresados. Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto del cambio curricular sobre el desempeño y ambiente de aprendizaje. Metodología: Estudio transversal comparativo, con un enfoque mixto. Se analizaron variables cuantitativas indicadoras de rendimiento académico y cualitativas que demostraran la percepción del estudiante del ambiente educativo, y de los profesores sobre los cambios a su trabajo y al desempeño estudiantil. Resultados: Se incluyeron 104 estudiantes regulares egresados de dos modelos curriculares. No se encontraron diferencias significativas al comparar las medias del examen IFOM BSE (p = 0.359), ni en las medias del PGA (p = 0.166), tampoco en la eficiencia terminal. La interpretación del cuestionario demuestra una percepción del ambiente educativo más positiva que negativa. Las ventajas que los profesores destacaron incluyen mejor coordinación y trabajo en equipo y un aprendizaje más integrador.  Conclusiones: El rendimiento académico de los egresados del nuevo modelo no demuestra un impacto negativo. Se favoreció la percepción del estudiante del ambiente educativo, resaltando el trabajo del profesor y la autopercepción del aprendizaje como fortalezas del programa académico.
Educación en medicina preventiva
Authors: Ramírez Zea Manuel
Published: December 2024

Editorial.
Design and Optimization of a Half-Circular Ultra-Wideband Patch Antenna Using Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Ouacifi Malika , Ferroudji Karim , Chebbara Fouad , Amir Mounir , Lashab Mohamed , See Chan Hwang
Published: December 2024

This research introduces an optimization design of an ultra-wideband (UWB) half-circular planar antenna using genetic algorithm. The optimization process is conducted using an Application Programming Interface (API) links two softwares; MATLAB environment and ANSYS HFSS software. The UWB antenna design includes a semi-circular patch element, the UWB behavior is obtained using truncated ground plane incorporating a rectangular slot cut out of the ground. Genetic algorithm is exploited to optimize the length of partial ground plane and the size and position of the rectangular slot. The overall size of the antenna is 28×29×1.6 mm3. Using the proposed fitness function, the ultra-wide band antenna configuration achieves an extensive impedance bandwidth spanning approximately 14.76 GHz (139.38%), covering frequencies from 3.21 GHz to 17.97 GHz for reflection loss S11 less than -10dB. The findings also indicate that the antenna exhibits a favorable peak gain of 3.7–6.24 dB in the desired band. Therefore, the proposed methodology proofs to be effective to acquire the best UWB behavior of the antenna.
„Mint Hubai”
Authors: Tóth Orsolya
Published: December 2024

An example of the comparison between the poetry of Miklós Hubay and that of Csokonai can be found in a canonical text in the history of Hungarian criticism. In his criticism, Ferenc Kölcsey condemns the author for his excessive respect for Csokonai. In 1817, Miklós Hubay was known as the author of a single volume of lyrics, and he never published again. His poetry was mostly associated with a negative critical evaluation, but contemporaryreception was not unanimous in its assessment of whether Csokonai was Hubay’s only model author. This paper will show how contemporary criticism and literary historiography have assessed the volume, and then examine the Csokonai parallels in Hubay’s poetry.
De elbeszélhető…
Authors: Lakner Lajos
Published: December 2024

In Szilárd Borbély’s book, life and literature are almost inextricably linked. In order to separate them, the first part of this essay presents – or rather describes – the book chapter by chapter, and then explores what might have shaped and determined the author’s focus and methodology. In particular, the paper examines why the book focuses on the question of life’s transcribability into text and the interplay between reality and fiction, as not only Csokonai’s life story, but also that of Szilárd Borbély, compel us to examine the strategies they used to textualize their lives and make them narrative.
Upaya Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter Menuju Era Society 5.0 Melalui Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila
Authors: Henik Umi
Published: December 2024

Di era Society 5.0, masyarakat menghadapi teknologi yang bisa diakses secara virtual seperti halnya ruang fisik. Teknologi ini berbasis kecerdasan buatan, big data, dan robot yang mempermudah pekerjaan manusia, namun juga membawa tantangan, terutama terkait dengan pembentukan karakter. Pendidikan karakter dapat diterapkan melalui Proyek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan bagaimana pendidikan karakter bisa diperkuat melalui Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) dalam menghadapi era Society 5.0. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan studi kepustakaan (library research), dengan menggunakan data sekunder sebagai sumber data. Analisis data dilakukan melalui teknik analisis interaktif yang terdiri dari tiga tahapan: kondensasi data, display data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan karakter melalui kegiatan P5 di era Society 5.0 dapat membuat sumber daya manusia Indonesia lebih unggul. Keunggulan di era ini tidak hanya berdasarkan pada kemampuan softskill dan hardskill, tetapi juga berakar pada nilai-nilai Pancasila yang mencerminkan kepribadian bangsa. Oleh karena itu, implementasi P5 di sekolah harus dilaksanakan dengan baik untuk meningkatkan kompetensi, daya saing, dan daya tarik individu, dengan tetap menghormati dan menerapkan nilai-nilai Pancasila sebagai panduan hidup berbangsa dan bernegara.
Infotainment dalam Perspektif Hukum Islam
Authors: Maloko M. Thahir , Mokoagow Anugerah Esawaty , Qorina Ulfa
Published: December 2024

Infotainment dalam perspektif hukum Islam menurut pemikiran ulama kontemporer memiliki sejumlah implikasi etis dan moral. Infotainment, yang sering menyajikan informasi tidak terverifikasi dan cenderung didramatisasi, berpotensi menimbulkan fitnah dan ghibah, yang dilarang dalam Islam. Penyiaran kehidupan pribadi selebriti dan perilaku yang melanggar norma kesusilaan dapat mempengaruhi moral dan perilaku masyarakat, terutama generasi muda. Ulama kontemporer menilai bahwa infotainment dapat memberikan dampak negatif jika tidak dikelola dengan baik dan tidak sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip moral dan etika Islam. Oleh karena itu, mereka menganjurkan agar konten media, termasuk infotainment, disajikan dengan memperhatikan kebenaran, keadilan, dan kebaikan bagi masyarakat, serta menghindari penyebaran informasi yang menyesatkan atau merusak moral.
Modernisasi Pendidikan Pesantren Perspektif K.H. Mohammad Tidjani Djauhari
Authors: Effendi Ahmad , Edyanto Edyanto
Published: December 2024

Artikel ini berisi pemikiran K.H. Mohammad Tdjani Djauhari tentang modernisasi pesantren. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami pendekatan K.H. Mohammad Tdjani Djauhari dalam mengelola pesantren di era modern. Metode penelitian sepenuhnya didasarkan pada referensi kepustakaan baik sumber primer maupun sekundernya. Di antara temuan penelitian adalah; pertama, pesantren harus menyeimbangkan antara religiusitas dan pendidikan modern. Kedua, pesantren harus inovatif dan fleksibel dalam menerima perkembangan modern. Ketiga, pesantren tidak hanya tentang mentransfer ilmu tetapi juga harus dipraktekkan dan bermanfaat bagi masyarakat. Di era modern, pesantren harus selalu menjunjung tinggi konsep al-muhafadhatu ala al-qadm al-shalih, wa al-akhdzu bi al-jadid al-ashlah.
«Declared quality of life»: new perspectives for assessing patients’ quality of life in clinical medicine
Authors: Sukhonos Yu. A. , Nikitina T. P. , Sukhonos N. Yu. , Ionova T. I.
Published: December 2024

In modern patient-oriented medical care, quality of life is an important criterion for a comprehensive assessment of the patient's health and evaluation of treatment effectiveness. This article is devoted to the current methodological issues of assessing quality of life and other patient-reported outcomes (PRO) and attempts to reveal the difficulties of interpreting PRO data obtained in real-world clinical practice. A new concept for identifying significant changes in the patient's general health condition in clinical practice is presented, and a new model of quality of life outcomes before and after treatment is considered. The concepts of “declared quality of life”, “index of achieved quality of life” and “declared clinical effect” have been declared. Assessment of the declared quality of life of the patient and determination of the index of the achieved quality of life can be used for practical purposes to implement the principle of patient-oriented care in clinical practice.
Efficacy and safety of antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis C in patients with concomitant diseases
Authors: Smirnova I. A.
Published: December 2024

Relevance. Eliminating the hepatitis C virus is one of the main tasks for infectious disease specialists.

Objective. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of therapy for chronic hepatitis C (HCV) with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (GP) in patients with concomitant diseases.

Methods. The results of HCV therapy in 153 patients from 4 groups were analyzed: those without concomitant diseases, with hypertension (GB), with GB and diabetes mellitus (DM), and with cirrhosis of the liver (CL).

Results. There were no differences in the effectiveness of HCV treatment between the patient groups. In patients with DM, blood glucose levels decreased by 6.3% after 2 months of HCV therapy.

Conclusion. HCG therapy with GP is effective in patients without concomitant diseases, such as GB, DM, and compensated CL. Patients with diabetes after HCV treatment should consult an endocrinologist to correct hypoglycemic therapy.
Perancangan Board Game Edukasi Satwa Endemik Pulau Jawa Untuk Anak Usia 7 Hingga 11 Tahun
Authors: Sya’ban Syifa Usya , M. Lahandi Baskoro  , Erik Armayuda
Published: December 2024

Indonesia is a country that has natural diversity, including unique animals. One of the islands of Indonesia that has such unique animals is Java Island. Java Island is an island that has rapid urban development and also has a unique diversity of animals. However, there are still many children who are not familiar with animals, especially endemic animals of Java Island, and the cause of these animals being threatened with extinction. In designing this board game using a method that has been adapted from the Game Design Process by Game Design Ed with data analysis conducting interviews with children from the age of 7 to 11 years to find out what board games have been played by children and the children's knowledge about Java endemic animals. The rules of the game in the design of the board game were adapted from the Pandemic board game by Matt Leacock and the Quartet card game by Gurubumi. With educational board games, it is hoped that children can discover and learn to understand the continuance of Java Endemic Animals that are threatened with extinction.
PERANCANGAN VIDEO ANIMASI INFORMASI PENERIMAAN MAHASISWA BARU (PMB) STSRD VISI DENGAN PENDEKATAN ILUSTRASI FAKTITIUS
Authors: Edo Pratama Novan
Published: December 2024

Video Animation is currently growing. In the world of education, it is even used in educating new students to make it easier for prospective students to be accepted into universities. The purpose of this study was to research and design an animated video of New Student Admissions Information in Sekolah Tinggi Seni Rupa dan Desain  (STSRD) that can be used as educational media and campus promotion media. The illustrative approach in designing animated videos for STSRD VISI PMB information uses Faktitius illustrations or is intentionally made and not real. The results of the study, it can be said that animation with the Faktitius illustration approach can be used as a medium of information, promotion, and education for the wider community.
Kojderus maximus, a new genus and species of Tessaratomidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera), the first Natalicolinae from Madagascar
Authors: GIERLASIŃSKI Grzegorz , Magnien Philippe , Kepel Andrzej , WIŚNIEWSKI Konrad , Lange Aleksandra
Published: December 2024

Kojderus Magnien & Gierlasiński gen. nov., with a single species, Kojderus maximus Gierlasiński & Magnien sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Tessaratomidae), is described, being the first representative of the subfamily Natalicolinae in Madagascar. The new taxon is diagnosed and described and photographic images of habitus and genital structures of both sexes are provided. It was collected in the Ivohiboro rainforest in south-central Madagascar, which is also briefly described. An updated key to the genera of Natalicolinae is provided.
“ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL, BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS”: EQUITY AS A FUNDAMENTAL DIMENSION OF HEALTH
Authors:   PhD, FHEA, FRSPH, PgCertLMH, MPH, MBBS Department of Health, Wellbeing & Social Care, Global Banking School/Oxford Brookes University, Birmingham, United Kingdom, Obohwemu Dr. Kennedy Oberhiri ,   PENKUP Research Institute, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Published: December 2024

Inequity in health remains one of the most pressing challenges in global public health, marked by unjust and avoidable differences in access to healthcare, quality of services, and health outcomes across populations. While inequality refers to differences in health status or distribution of resources, inequity emphasizes the ethical and social injustices that underpin these disparities, often arising from systemic factors such as socioeconomic status, race, gender, and geographic location (WHO, 2018; Marmot, 2020). The distinction between inequity and inequality is pivotal for addressing health disparities, as it frames these differences as a matter of fairness and rights rather than merely outcomes.
İhracatçı İşletmelerde Lojistik Bilgi Teknolojileri
Authors: Atabey Bölük Ayşe , Örs Hüsniye
Published: December 2024

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ОГНЕВЫЕ ИСПЫТАНИЯ АВТОНОМНЫХ ДЫМОВЫХ ПОЖАРНЫХ ИЗВЕЩАТЕЛЕЙ
Authors: И.В. Волков , В.Л. Здор , А.А. Порошин , С.А. Сурков
Published: December 2024

Рассмотрению подлежат результаты экспериментальных огневых испытаний автономных дымовых пожарных извещателей. Проанализированы положения международных и отечественных нормативных стандартов, регламентирующих требования к дымовым пожарным извещателям и методам их испытаний. Рассмотрены литературные источники по разработке стендов для проведения испытаний дымовых пожарных извещателей. В результате проведенных экспериментов получены числовые данные по времени срабатывания различных автономных дымовых пожарных извещателей при применении тестовых очагов пожара ТП-2 и ТП-7, уточнены условия их месторасположения, отличных от стандартных. Сделаны выводы о нецелесообразности применения тестового очага пожара ТП-7 для сертификационных испытаний автономных дымовых пожарных извещателей.

Combustion of basic materials that are typical for residential and administrative facilities is accompanied by the release of smoke. Detection of smoke, which is a solid aerosol, is carried out by different type of smoke fire detectors, which have special technical requirements depending on the conditions of their use. Among the various types of smoke fire detectors, it is worth highlighting smoke detectors, which are one of the effective technical means for warning people in case of fires. Smoke fire detectors contain in a single housing a typical smoke detector and an audible and/or speech signal source that is triggered when the smoke alarm is activated. Smoke detectors are not connected to fire alarm system loops and operate autonomously. The sound signal of the smoke detectors can wake up sleeping person or notify a person in an adjacent room that smoke has begun to form. Installation of smoke detectors is relevant on residential sector facilities, hotel rooms, and hostels. The adopted provisions for fire testing of smoke fire detectors in international, regional and interstate standards require clarification of the types of test fires and determination of the conditions for fire testing of smoke fire detectors. According to State Standard GOST 34698, ISO 7240-9, EN 54-9, the room for fire testing has a height of 4 m. This height is not typical for residential and administrative buildings. The height of this type of buildings, as a rule, is not more than 3 m. The test fire source TP-7 is applied for rooms with a height of 3 m and less in accordance with ISO 7240-9, EN 54-9. To simulate a room height of 3 m, tests are carried out in a standard room with the test fire source installed at a height of 1 m from the floor level. Two series of experiments were carried out with test fire sources TP-2 and TP-7 that were installed on the floor and at a height of 1 m above the floor level. There were analyzed the test results, presented in the article in the form of graphs. There were found no significant deviations in the test results. It is concluded that the use of test fire source TP-7 during certification tests is not justified.
ЭКСПЕРТНЫЙ ВЗГЛЯД НА ОСОБЕННОСТИ СИСТЕМЫ ТЕХНИЧЕСКОГО РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ ПОЖАРНОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ В СТРОИТЕЛЬСТВЕ
Authors: Д.Г. Пронин
Published: December 2024

Проведена экспертная оценка особенностей применения способов обоснования соответствия зданий и сооружений требованиям пожарной безопасности с учетом правовых положений и практического опыта применения. Даны предложения по корректировке нормативно-правовых актов.

An expert assessment of the application peculiarities of methods to substantiate the compliance of buildings and structures with fire safety requirements was carried out taking into account legal provisions and practical application experience. Proposals for the adjustment of regulatory legal acts are given. It is noted that in Article 6 of Federal Law 123-FZ, the methods of justification are present in a list, which creates the illusion, for example, that the choice of method is not limited by anything. In fact, each method of justification, as shown in this article, has its own scope of application. The changes affected both the list of compliance conditions and the regulatory legal acts issued in the development of the considered justification methods. This requires not only a deeper study of the system of technical regulation of fire safety in construction as a whole, but also to examine the specifics of the application of each of the methods of justification for fire safety of objects of protection. A situation where the requirements of the technical regulations will be met and only the standards of organizations, or only the calculation of risk, or only special technical conditions will be used, is impossible in practice. In any case, the conditions of the codes of rules will be fulfilled, just in some part there will be certain deviations from them through special technical conditions, standards of organizations or fire risk calculation. At the same time, there is no concept of "deviation from the rulebook". Keywords: technical regulations, fire safety in construction, code of rules, fire risk, special technical conditions, calculation justifications, organization standard
Participación Paterna en la Lactancia en Primigestas
Authors: Retama Xochicale José Victor , Sánchez Cabrera Elisa , Bello Guerrero Israel , Domínguez Delgado Néstor Isai , Domingo Lecona Nohemí
Published: December 2024

La lactancia materna (LM) se ha promovido por sus beneficios para la salud del niño y la madre. La participación paterna puede ser un factor determinante en la duración y la exclusividad de la lactancia materna. Objetivo: Determinar la importancia de la participación paterna en la lactancia materna, Métodos: Se realizó una investigación de tipo mixta en la UMF 2 del IMSS en el periodo de 2023-2024. Se realizaron entrevistas semidirigidas a madres primigestas con hijos de 6-24 meses de edad enfocadas en la participación paterna. Se realizó el análisis de esta mediante Atlas . Ti. Finalmente, se hizo una descripción de la información recabada. Resultados: De un total de 30 madres tenían una edad de 25±3.6 años, el 70% contaba con educación media superior, 21 se dedicaban al hogar. El tipo de lactancia predominante fue la lactancia materna+alimentación complementaria 70%. La mayoría de las madres se sentían apoyadas por los padres mediante acciones como la alimentación, cambio de pañal, cuidado de los hijos, ayuda en las labores domésticas. Conclusiones: La actitud paterna, el apoyo emocional, en el cuidado de los hijos, el conocimiento sobre lactancia son factores determinantes en la duración de la lactancia materna en madres primigestas.
NATURAL CLINOPTILOLITE PARTICLES DOPED WITH IONS OF TRANSITION METALS SUITABLE FOR TRAPPING CELLS AND MACROMOLECULS
Authors:   Institute of Cell Biology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, KLYUCHIVSKA Olga , MANKO Nazar ,   Institute of Cell Biology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, TOLOK Olexander ,   Stepan Gzhytskyi National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies of Lviv, KOSTIV Оksana ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, BAGDAY Svitlana ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, VASYLECHKO Volodymyr ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv,   Lviv University of Trade and Economics, STOIKA Rostyslav ,   Institute of Cell Biology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, KALYCHAK Yaroslav ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: December 2024

Samples with luminescent properties are of interest for research purposes. Series of clinoptilolite samples doped with mono-, di-, and trivalent metal cations were analyzed in order to compare the biological effects of its doping with silver cations and other metals, in particular REE, on substrate-dependent (attached to surface) mammalian cells with different degree of the neoplastic transformation, as well as regarding the bacterial cells. The goal of the study was to obtain samples of clinoptilolite doped with REE cations suitable (low cytotoxicity) for interaction with cellular units in a liquid microenvironment.
It was shown that luminescent REE (the most intense effects were observed in the case of Tb3+ [1] and Er3+) that were present in the zeolite structure changed their spectral characteristics upon interaction/binding with cellular units. That allowed real-time monitoring of their interaction via detection of luminescence (change in intensity level and appearance of new peaks). Luminescently active samples with a low cytotoxic effect were obtained, with an exception of silver-doped samples that were used to compare REE-dopped clinoptilolites with different properties (biotolerant or cytostatic), in relation to bacterial, yeast and mammalian cells with different levels of neoplastic transformation [1–3]. It was found that the order of magnitude increase in emission intensity in the long-wave spectrum region took place in case of erbium application. This phenomenon will be studied in our further research.
The obtained results are the basis for the creation and manufacture of systems for separation or capture of biological (cell and macromolecules) units in technological devices for cleaning and conditioning liquids. In particular, there are significant prospects for the use of the obtained samples of clinoptiolites doped with REE for the further development of working surfaces for the immobilization of functional determinants (for example, recombinant enzymes) at the creation of medical equipment.
THERMAL STABILITY AND THERMOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EPOXY COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH CARBON NANOTUBES
Authors:   Ivan Franko Lviv National University, KRUPAK Andrii
Published: December 2024

The thermal stability and thermomechanical properties of an epoxy composite based on ED-20 epoxy oligomer cured with a polyaniline complex doped with tetrafluoroboric acid (PAn-BF3) The thermal stability and thermomechanical properties of an epoxy composite made from the ED-20 epoxy oligomer, cured with a polyaniline complex doped with tetrafluoroboric acid (PAn-BF3), were examined using differential thermogravimetry (DTG) and thermomechanical analysis (TMA).were investigated using differential thermogravimetry (DTG) and thermomechanical analysis (TMA). Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with unmodified (MWNT) and phenyl diazonium tetrafluoroborate-modified surfaces (mMWNT) were used as fillers.
At the final stages of thermal degradation at T > 600 °C, the nature of the thermogravimetric curves and the conversion characteristics of polymer thermal degradation are virtually independent of the nature and mass of carbon nanotubes in the composite. At the initial stages of the process, including the region of rapid degradation, the conversion and temperature characteristics of thermal degradation indicate the influence of the nature of carbon nanotubes on the process. While in the case of pristine (unmodified) MWCNTs, the temperature of the onset of polymer mass loss Tp is practically independent of the MWCNT content, in the case of modified mMWNTs, mass loss of the composite is observed at significantly lower temperatures. An increase in the mMWNT content to 2.5 wt% causes a further decrease in the temperature Tp. The reduction in the thermal stability of epoxy composites filled with mMWNTs is chemical. It is associated with the thermal desorption of the modifier - phenyl diazonium tetrafluoroborate from the surface of MWCNTs.
The results of the thermomechanical analysis of the studied epoxy polymer composites show that the introduction of a nanoscale filler leads to a significant improvement in the thermomechanical stability of the polymer matrix. This is shown by an increase in the glass transition temperature (Tg), the temperature of the polymer transition to a highly elastic state (Thes), and the high elasticity modulus. This effect is most significant for composites containing 2.5 wt.% carbon nanotubes.
What about Pseudofumaria alba (Mill. ) Lidén dominated screes in Balkan?
Authors: Trakić Sabina , Bakić Velida , Čelebičić Mirza
Published: December 2024

Pseudofumaria alba (Mill.) Lidén includes three subspecies of which P. a. subsp. leiosperma (P. Conrath) Lidén and P. a. subsp. acaulis (Wulfen) Lidén occur only in W Balkan. We analysed 78 georeferenced relevés described as screes with aforementioned subspecies. Until now, these types of phytocoenoses were included into the alliance Corydalion ochroleucae which is considered synonymous with Peltarion alliaceae and described as submediterranean alliance of the Central Dinarides. We performed UPGMA with chord distance analysis in R (ver. 3. 5. 2.) on matrix of 251 species x 74 relevés. Furthermore, the cluster analysis showed differentiation in two groups of relevés that correlates with altitude and canyon habitats, with distinct floristic composition and diagnostic species. Based on our findings, we propose that screes with P. a. subsp. leiosperma and P. a. subsp. acaulis as diagnostic species should be comprised by a new alliance Geranio—Pseudofumarion albae Trakić et al. all. nov. hoc loco within the order Drypidetalia spinosae, and clearly distinguished from the phytocoenoses belonging to the alliances of ravine Balkan forests in which edificator species are phanerophytes.
Three new species of the genus Orthocis Casey, 1898 (Coleoptera: Ciidae) from Eocene Danish amber
Authors: Legalov Andrei A. , Vasilenko Dmitry V. , Perkovsky Evgeny E.
Published: December 2024

Three new species, Orthocis kompantsevi sp. nov., O. vilhelmseni sp. nov. and O. larssoni sp. nov. are described from late Eocene Danish amber. Orthocis kompantsevi sp. nov. differs from O. linearis (J. Sahlberg, 1901) by a glabrous body, smaller body size and shorter antennomere 10. Orthocis vilhelmseni sp. nov. differs from O. kompantsevi sp. nov. in having a bristly body, a densely punctate pronotum and elytra, and longer antennomere nine. Orthocis larssoni sp. nov. differs from O. kompantsevi in larger body size, simple punctate pronotum and coarser and more densely punctate elytra. This is the first Ciidae described from the Eocene, as well as a first proxy for Auriculariaceae in the fossil record.
Obehörig vinst och värdeersättning
Authors: Karlgren Hjalmar
Published: December 2024

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Rättegången i tvistemål om mindre värden
Authors: Lihné Nils Börje
Published: December 2024

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Shroud of Turin What Happened to Jesus Christs Human Body after Death?
Authors: Fanti* Giulio
Published: December 2024

Based on the compatibility between what can be scientifically detected on the TS (Turin Shroud) - having recognized Jesus Christ in the double body image visible there - and what is reported in the CHB (Christian Holy Bible), an attempt was made to highlight the various events that followed death by heart attack and ensuing hemopericardium.

This description has been divided into five phases: rigor mortis of the body of Jesus, transport to the sepulcher and wrapping in the TS, deposition in the sepulcher and subsequent absence of movements, absence of putrefaction signs, and Jesus' exit from the TS.

These points proved to be critical because they seem unable to provide a scientifically plausible answer to the evidence found on the TS, namely, how to explain that a human body emerged from the TS without disturbing it.

The comments section therefore, attempts to explain the phenomena in question by providing a hypothesis that is for the moment, outside of science.
CA19-9 as a Diagnostic Biomarker for Pancreatic Cancer
Authors: Shalita* Nandi
Published: December 2024

CA19-9 is a biomarker often used in pancreatic cancer diagnosis; it measures serum CA19-9 levels in the blood which corresponds to cancer status and even staging. It is used clinically but not as a screening biomarker as it doesn’t have the specificity needed to make it cost-effective in a screening programme. It can be used before and after treatment as it can help in choosing a treatment plan. It is used to see if this treatment is working, so it works as a predictive and prognostic biomarker as well. It’s recently been used alongside tumour marker genes to improve its sensitivity and specificity.
Rapid HbA1c Reduction May Reduce Diabetes-Related Complications in Patients with Severe Hyperglycemia
Authors: Ou-Yang Ying-Yun , Chen Harn-Shen
Published: December 2024

Aims: To investigate whether a rapid reduction in HbA1c is more effective for reducing diabetes-related complications and mortality than a gradual approach in patients with severe hyperglycemia.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 577 patients with type 2 diabetes and an initial HbA1c level ≥ 9.0%, recruited from the Diabetes Shared Care Program at the Taipei Veterans General Hospital from January 2004 to December 2015 and followed up until December 2019. Participants were divided into two groups based on the rate of HbA1c reduction: rapid (HbA1c level < 9.4% by month 3) and slow (HbA1c level ≥ 9.4% by month 3). Primary outcomes were nephropathy, retinopathy, and all-cause mortality. Data were analyzed using Cox proportional hazards models, adjusted for potential confounders.

Results: The rapid-reduction group exhibited significantly lower mean HbA1c levels over five years and risk of all-cause mortality (Hazard Ratio [HR]: 1.371; 95% CI: 1.026-1.833; p = 0.033) than the slow-reduction group. In the subgroup without substantial baseline diabetes-related complications, the rapid-reduction group had lower risks of urine albumin/creatinine ratio ≥ 300 mg/g (HR: 1.441; 95% CI: 1.011-2.055; p = 0.043), any retinopathy (HR: 1.497; 95% CI: 1.079-2.076; p = 0.016), and all-cause mortality (HR: 1.456; 95% CI: 1.034-2.050; p = 0.031) than the slow-reduction group.

Conclusion: Rapid reduction of HbA1c levels significantly reduces risk of all-cause mortality in patients with severe hyperglycemia. It also reduces risk of nephropathy and retinopathy in patients without substantial diabetes-related complications at baseline.
An Empirical Study on Improving the English Reading Ability of Junior High School Students Using the Think-Aloud Method
Authors: Chen* Hsiu-Feng
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of the Think-Aloud Method on junior high school students' English reading proficiency and to empirically verify the effectiveness of this strategy in English learning. The Think-Aloud strategy encourages students to verbally articulate their internal thought processes during reading. This approach assists students in understanding the text and identifying difficulties they encounter while reading. The research focuses on eighth-grade students from a junior high school in New Taipei City. After an 18-week teaching and observation period, a case study was conducted using qualitative analysis to examine changes in students' English reading ability through pre- and post-tests.

The findings reveal that the Think-Aloud Method significantly enhances students' reading comprehension, helping them pinpoint reading challenges and facilitating the development of their learning strategies. Additionally, the students demonstrated increased motivation toward English reading and greater confidence in tackling reading challenges. The study also discovered that integrating the Think-Aloud Method with cooperative learning or pair-based exercises was particularly effective in improving students' learning outcomes.

Finally, based on the research findings, the study offers recommendations for implementing the Think-Aloud Method in English reading instruction and provides suggestions for future research, aiming to serve as a reference for educators and researchers alike.
Paraneoplastic Yellow Nail Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: Franco* Alfano , GL Casoni , A Papi
Published: December 2024

Yellow Nail Syndrome (YNS) is a rare clinical condition affecting multiple districts. Distinctive signs include nail abnormalities, pulmonary manifestations, and lymphedema. The aetiology is unknown; usually presents isolated or as a paraneoplasticsyndrome.

There is no established treatment and resolution is limited. Low dose azithromycin with mucolytics and long-acting muscarinic antagonist could improve the respiratory component of the YNS when present. Here we describe a case of paraneoplastic YNS presenting with cough, sputum, rhinosinusitis, and nail discoloration appearing after a recent history of breast cancer.

In a patient with an oncological history, nail abnormalities associated with pulmonary manifestations and/or lower limbs lymphedema, the diagnosis of paraneoplastic YNS should be considered.
PRINCÍPIOS DA PSICOFARMACOTERAPIA NA INFÂNCIA E ADOLESCÊNCIA
Authors: Rocha Pablo Almeida , Silva Brenda Carla Lima
Published: December 2024

A utilização de psicofármacos é uma intervenção que pode ser de grande utilidade e poder nos problemas comportamentais das crianças e adolescentes, principalmente quando uma psicopatologia definida é diagnosticada. No entanto, é importante que seja avaliado com cautela os riscos e benefícios do uso de uma medicação em um organismo em desenvolvimento. O presente capítulo visou abordar os princípios da psicofarmacoterapia na infância e adolescência, abordando tanto os fatores fisiológicos implicados na farmacoterapia quanto os aspectos cognitivos e vivenciais.