bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PREDICTION OF THE ANTIOXIDANT CHARACTER BY USING PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENTLY SHAPED CERIUM-OXIDE NANOPARTICLES
Authors: TÓTH Zsejke-Réka , MAGYARI Klara , FERARU Alexandra , SZEKELY István-Attila , NÁNAI Lilla , DREANCA Alexandra , BAIA Lucian
Published: November 2024

Injury is an everyday risk in our lives, but some of us could have several wound healing problems, originating from additional pathologies (diabetes, cancer, and vitamin defects). As a solution, some metal-based nanomaterials, such as cerium-oxide (CeO2) could be applied, which could help the regeneration. The CeO2 nanomaterials need to have antioxidant character in order to be used in wound healing. Besides the wide use of CeO2 particles in the biological field, it could be also utilized as a catalyst. This study compares these two applications, analyzing the photocatalytic activity of differently shaped CeO2 nanoparticles and their possible antioxidant character.
Introducción al dosier. Pedagogías, pedagogos e intelectuales en América Latina. Circulación de ideas y personas en tiempos de radicalización política, exilios y transiciones democráticas (1960-1987)
Authors: Garatte Luciana
Published: November 2024

Este dosier reúne un conjunto de trabajos que recoge avances de investigaciones en curso y finalizadas que convergen en una temática: la recuperación de diferentes momentos en las trayectorias de pedagogos e intelectuales cuyas ideas y vidas circularon en tiempos atravesados por procesos de radicalización política, exilios y transiciones democráticas entre los años 1960 y 1987, en América Latina.
Pioneering excellence: How women’s transformative leadership drives business excellence, and financial sustainability
Authors: Algahfes Rsha , Vinodkumar Nisa , Manakkattil Mohammedismail Sulphey
Published: November 2024

This study delves into the dynamic realm of women’s transformative leadership and its influence on the business excellence and financial sustainability of the Development and Consulting Services Institute DCSI at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University PNU, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Focusing on six strategic business excellence factors: Governance and Policies, Digital Transformation, Human Capital, Project Attraction and Management, Houses of Expertise, and Corporate Social Responsibility CSR, the research aims to explain the positive impact of women’s transformative leadership on these critical dimensions. Data was primarily obtained through an exhaustive review of their achievement, annual reports, and thorough document analysis. Additionally, interviews were conducted with the Institute’s Dean and her team to corroborate and delve deeper into the information gathered from secondary data resources. Employing the Data-Driven VRIO (Value, Rarity, Imitability, and Organization) Framework, the study highlights the Institute’s core competencies and competitive advantages, offering insights into how these factors contribute to its long-term business sustainability. The study reveals a positive correlation between women’s transformative leadership and enhanced business excellence and financial sustainability. This research contributes valuable insights to the ongoing dialogue on leadership dynamics, emphasizing women’s pivotal role in leading institutions toward success and offering a fresh perspective on women leadership in a distinct context.
The grey wolf (Canis lupus) as a host of Echinococcus multilocularis, E. granulosus s.l. and other helminths – a new zoonotic threat in Poland
Authors: Karamon Jacek , Samorek-Pieróg Małgorzata , Bilska-Zając Ewa , Korpysa-Dzirba Weronika , Sroka Jacek , Zdybel Jolanta , Cencek Tomasz
Published: November 2024

Introduction

The aim of this study was to estimate the occurrence of Echinococcus spp. and other helminth infections in grey wolves in south-eastern Poland.

Material and Methods

Overall, 74 samples of wolf faeces were examined with a multiplex PCR and a system of real-time quantitative PCR methods to detect and identify Echinococcus spp. The faeces were additionally examined microscopically. Also, 20 samples of wolf intestines were examined with a sedimentation and counting technique (SCT).

Results

Echinococcus multilocularis DNA was detected in 6.8% and E. granulosus s.l. (identified as E. ortleppi) in 4.1% of faeces samples. Taenia spp. DNA was found in 43.2% and Mesocestoides in 4.1%. Examination of the intestines by SCT showed E. multilocularis worms in 10%, E. granulosus s.l. (E. ortleppi) in10%, Taenia spp. in 100%, hookworms in 30%, Alaria alata in 20%, Mesocestoides sp. in 10%, Trichuris vulpis in 15%, Molineus sp. in 5% and Euryhelmis sp. in 5%. By coproscopy, Capillariidae eggs were found in 59% of faeces samples. Genetic analysis of E. multilocularis worms showed the presence of two European haplotypes previously described in Poland in red foxes and pigs. Sequences of nad1 obtained from E. ortleppi worms shared full identity with a sequence from a human case in Poland.

Conclusion

The study showed the presence of E. multilocularis in wolves for the first time in Poland and confirmed our earlier observations on E. ortleppi. This double threat from Echinococcus in this wolf population should be taken into account when assessing the epidemiological risk. The study enriched the knowledge of other helminths found in wolves, also those (Euryhelmis) that were recorded for the first time in this species.
Blockchain Applications in Renewable Energy: Analytic Hierarchy Process-Based Survey Results
Authors: Kalnina Anete , Romagnoli Francesco , Feofilovs Maksims , Mazure Gunita
Published: November 2024

The urgency to reach net-zero emissions until 2050 has created a vast interest in innovative technologies for renewable energy sector. At the same time the need for trusty and unfailing solutions will rise considering the increasing amount of decentralized and decarbonized energy systems. It has previously been described in the literature that the aforementioned characteristics could be combined by blockchain technology. Therefore, this study focuses on the practical side – the opinion of industry experts about the use of blockchain in renewable energy. By using SWOT, PESTLE and analytic hierarchy process analysis, the goal of this study is to develop a methodology for the selection of the most appropriate blockchain applications in renewable energy and to identify and evaluate the possible types of use considering socio-economic, political and legal, technological and environmental factors. The results of this study highlight the important influence of political, legal and technological factors like involvement of government institutions and possible attacks to the system, but considers the economic factors as the least significant for the introduction and use of blockchain technology in the renewable energy sector. The most promising use cases for blockchain would be associated with reliable and immutable certificates of origin for renewable energy and use in smart grid (including smart metering), smart homes and relevant Internet of Things applications. The use of crypto-assets and initial coin offerings for renewable energy development should be viewed with precaution and willingness to inform and educate considering social factors like public opinion and societies’ knowledge on crypto-assets.
Grey Relation System Applications in Multi-Attribute Decision-Making and Forecasting in Financial Management
Authors: Zmeškal Zdeněk , Dluhošová Dana , Li Huanyu , Wang Xian
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of the paper is to verify the Grey relation analysis methods and compare them with known models in financial management. The first part is devoted to MADM (multi-attribute decision methods) and the second one to grey forecasting methods.
 
Method: Localization GRA and globalization GRA multi-criteria models are described and compared with the TOPSIS method. The forecasting GRA(1,1) model based on cumulative data is described, derived and compared with the linear growth model. The models are verified on the data set.
 
Results and Discussion: The globalisation model based on a pair-wise comparison of alternatives is different, and the ranking of alternatives is fully different in comparison with the TOPSIS model. It was found that the localisation GRA model and TOPSIS, both constructed on similarity measures, present similar and comparable results. So, the grey relation approach considers the uncertainty of input data. The forecasting model GRA(1,1) is computed and compared with the growth model. Results show that the growth model is the trendy model, and the non-trendy series is overestimated or underestimated, so the GRA model looks more robust.
 
Research Implications: The problem of imprecise data is investigated. And it is a realistic condition for practical decision-making. The problem of lack of data is often a phenomenon in decision-making. Traditional statistical methods cannot be applied. Therefore, grey relation methodology is one approach to overcoming the problem of imprecise data and lack of data. Uncertainty and lack of data problems are topics important for research and the managerial community.
 
Originality/Value: Sometimes, in financial decision-making, high-quality data or long-term time series is not at our disposal, and on the other hand, decisions have to be made. This problem is often neglected and solved by not-relevant traditional statistical models. Therefore, methods that allow the solving of such problems are useful. It was shown that a grey relation methodology for multicriteria financial performance evaluation and forecasting shows more robust and stable results and could be more relevant for imprecise data or short time series data in financial decision-making problems.
Words that Matter: The Power of Effective Communication in Saudi Media and Hr Management
Authors: Al-Ghamdi Salem Matar , Al-Ghamdi AbdulKhaliq Saeed , Sohail M. Sadiq
Published: November 2024

Objective: Effective corporate communications are the foundation on which the goodwill., cooperation and employee motivation are built. The dynamic and complex nature of working environment has interconnected communication and human resources management in a way that would require researchers to further investigate. This study examines the impact of effective communications on human resources management in Saudi Arabia’s Ithra Communications and Partnership Division and Aramco Media Production Division, Saudi Arabia.
 
Theoretical Framework: Considering the knowledge gap, this study utilizes the social network theory of communication. the This study is an extension of an original study conducted at Edo State Broadcasting Services, in Nigeria-Benin City. (Okolie and Ayewumi, 2020).
 
Method: This study was conducted through an online survey for 95 employees working for both media divisions at Ithra and Saudi Aramco at Dhahran City.
 
Results and Discussion:  The results reveal that overall, there is a significant relationship between human resource management and effective communication. The study so showed that communication exerts a positive and statistically significant impact on human resource management in the media divisions at Ithra and Saudi Aramco at Dhahran City.
 
Implications of the Research: On the basis of these findings, the study recommends that organizations can attain success through the synergy of communication and human resources management.
 
Originality/Value: The study while a replication study is novel in that it explores the relationships between human resource management and effective communication from a contextual perspective and increases the generalizability of existing research
Interdisciplinarity in the Use of Playful Technologies in Early Childhood Education: Impacts on Teaching and Learning
Authors: Oliveira Sergio Renato , Pereira Rocha Hélen Cristina , Nunes França Maria , Gomes da Silva Lucivaldo , Reis Rosa João Pedro , Freitas Pereira Veloso Rossane Glads
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aims to investigate the impact of the use of technological resources in early childhood education, highlighting how the introduction of technologies, such as television, digital games, and educational software, can improve learning and interaction in the classroom.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study is based on the theories of Vygotsky (1988) and the contemporary studies of Jankowski and Wrobel (2021), which emphasize the importance of interactivity and the conscious use of technology in the teaching-learning process for children.
 
Method: The research was carried out at the Instituto do Saber Mundo Azul, in Montes Claros - MG, with five teachers who, for a week, used different technological resources in their pedagogical practices. Data collection was done through questionnaires applied to the teachers.
 
Results and Discussion: The results indicated that the use of technology increased students' interest in the activities, however, the retention of the content was limited by the excitement generated by the playful resources. The discussion addresses the importance of planning the use of these tools to maximize their educational impact.
 
Research Implications: This study contributes to the understanding of how technological resources can be effectively incorporated into early childhood education, providing insights into ongoing teacher training and the integration of technologies into the curriculum.
 
Originality/Value: The research offers an analysis of the challenges and benefits of implementing technologies in early childhood education, highlighting the need for appropriate pedagogical strategies for the use of these tools.
Straw Craftsmanship from Port of Sauípe-BA: Possibility of Become a Geographic Indication
Authors: Santos Paulo Victor , Mattos Yngled Magalhães , Silva Marcelo Santana , Silva Daliane Teixeira , Saldanha Cleiton Braga , Rocha Angela Machado
Published: November 2024

Objective: Present the potential of the Geographical Indication for straw handicrafts from Porto de Sauípe – Bahia based on the Methodology for Identifying Potential Brazilian Geographical Indications, developed by the Micro and Small Business Support Service (Sebrae).
 
Theoretical Framework: The article shows some reports that provide information about the history and context of straw crafts in Porto de Sauípe, including local traditions and the role of artisans in the production of the products.
 
Method: The research has a qualitative approach with data collection through bibliographic survey and interviews with local artisans.
 
Results and Discussion: The results showed that the Porto de Sauípe region has factors that provide a quality product (handicrafts) with unique characteristics. The handicrafts have market potential, notoriety and great socioeconomic importance for local artisans. One of the main restrictions for the Geographical Indication is related to the criteria that require more attention, such as governance, research involved and vision of the future.
 
Research Implications: The research makes it possible to analyze the potential of Geographical Indications in other regions that have potential for manufacturing products with notoriety and requirements for registration.
 
Originality/Value: The study provides support to academics and artisans in Brazil, demonstrating the importance of the piassava production chain for maintaining crafts and generating local employment and income.
Prevalent and risk factors of depression among Saudi medical residents in the Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alqahtani Mohammed , Alanazi Ahmed , Elbadawi Abdulateef , Qahtani Abdullah , Alqahtani Meshal , Alanazi Asim
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the extent of depression in the training environment by determining the prevalence and identifying risk factors among medical residents in hospitals located in Tabuk City.
Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 78 medical residents affiliated with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties across three major hospitals in Tabuk City. Depression was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire 9.
Results: Among the participants, the prevalence of depression varied as follows; 36% reported minimal depression, 36% reported mild depression, 12% reported moderate depression, 10% reported moderately severe depression, and 6% reported severe depression. Significant associations were found between depression and the city of basic education (p-value = 0.002), depression and residents' specialty (p-value =
Adoption of Financial Technology (FinTech) Services for Iraqi Bank Users: an extension of technology acceptance model
Authors: Sahi Alaa Mahdi
Published: November 2024

The study aims to explore the determinants of Financial Technology adoption among Iraqi bank users. Building on the Technology Acceptance Model, the study integrates Perceived Economic Wellbeing and Digital Literacy with traditional TAM constructs including Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, and Subjective Norms. The data were collected through a survey methodology which included banking clients in Iraq. A total of 280 bank customers contributed to the research, yielding a response rate of 93.33%. Hypotheses were tested using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The findings suggest that perceived usefulness, ease of use, subjective norms, and digital literacy are instrumental in adoption FinTech services. On the other hand, economic well-being has no significant impact. This implies that digital literacy and social influence exert a significant effect on FinTech acceptance by users in developing countries. The study will be useful for policy makers and the management of financial institutions aiming to enhance FinTech adoption through policies aimed to improve users perceptions of usefulness and ease-of-use as well as to develop users digital literacy. The study contributes to the existing literature limited literature on FinTech adoption in the Arab world, particularly Iraq
La revolución de los poros
Authors: Meza Pardo Ingrid Guadalupe
Published: November 2024

La mayoría de los materiales que nos rodean son porosos, es decir, con huecos que permiten almacenar sustancias. Estos huecos, que llamamos poros, vienen en formas y tamaños diversos, y los encontramos tanto en materiales naturales como en sintéticos. Dentro de los materiales sintéticos tenemos a los fascinantes MOFs, estructuras metal-orgánicas que forman redes en dos o tres dimensiones con formas espaciales ordenadas y de apariencia cristalina. Su composición química les confiere propiedades únicas como alta área superficial, estabilidad física, química y térmica, haciéndolos adecuados para una amplia gama de aplicaciones. Los MOFs pueden emplearse para almacenar gases, separar moléculas, realizar reacciones catalíticas, y sorprendentemente para tratar ciertas enfermedades. Este artículo de divulgación científica proporciona una visión general de los materiales porosos, particularmente de los MOFs, abarcando desde su estructura y composición química hasta sus más novedosas y prometedoras aplicaciones. Está dirigido tanto a público especializado como no especializado.
La experiencia de la ciudadanía que acude a los Centros Comunitarios del Ayuntamiento de Xalapa
Authors: Rojas Molina Joaquin , Alvarado Cuervo Elba , León Rodríguez César
Published: November 2024

Este texto es un acercamiento a una realidad contextual; explora la dinámica de la labor -in situ- que se realiza en los Centros Comunitarios del Municipio de Xalapa, Veracruz, desde la experiencia de sus principales actores, los ciudadanos. Nos preguntamos acerca del impacto que tiene el trabajo comunitario desarrollado en estos Centros, desde la perspectiva de la ciudadanía que lo experimenta. Vislumbramos una ciudadanía que se involucra en un proceso que revitaliza sus talentos, el desarrollo de sus capacidades y las actitudes proactivas que inciden en su bienestar personal como colectivo. Sustentamos nuestra visión desde los aportes de la Biología del Conocimiento y la Biología del Amor de Maturana. Concluimos que el territorio ofrece oportunidades para un florecimiento humano, desde la responsabilidad compartida, la transferencia de conocimientos y el desarrollo de habilidades para un nuevo vivir, más sano y pacífico.
Penerapan Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R) dan Manajemen Pengelolaan Sampah Perkotaan : A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Rahmah Septia Pristi , Koestoer Raldi Hendro L , Yusuf Rully
Published: November 2024

Kompleksitas yang ditimbulkan akibat permasalahan sampah memerlukan adanya kajian mendasar yang mampu mengidentifikasi topik kajian yang terbaru dari berbagai perspektif tidak hanya satu disiplin ilmu namun juga dalam konteks multidisiplin. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi kajian yang sering dibahas terkait tema pengelolaan sampah sehingga membantu peneliti mendapatkan kesenjangan masalah dari penelitian-penelitian terdahulu yang telah dilakukan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Pencarian artikel menggunakan mesin pencarian publish or perish dengan sumber scopus. Ditemukan sebanyak 125 artikel dengan kata kunci Reduce, AND Reuse, AND Recycle, AND Municipal, AND Solid, AND Waste, AND Management AND, System. Artikel ditelaah menggunakan diagram PRISMA dan diperoleh hasil 30 artikel untuk diolah dan ditelusuri lebih lanjut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa negara maju telah melakukan kegiatan pengurangan sampah secara efisien sehingga residu yang dibuang ke TPA hanya 1%. Negara maju juga telah berhasil memanfaatkan teknologi untuk mengubah sampah menjadi energi alternatif. Sebaliknya pada negara berkembang hampir memiliki permasalahan yang sama dalam penerapan 3R. Kurangnya kesadaran dan inisiatif masyarakat menjadi tantangan dalam pengelolaan sampah. Selain itu terbatasnya teknologi yang dimiliki, regulasi yang tidak ketat, dan kurangnya dukungan ekonomi menjadi penghambat negara berkembang dalam melakukan pengelolaan sampah berbasis 3R.
KAJIAN PERSPEKTIF FILSAFAT PENDIDIKAN TERHADAP PROFIL PANCASILA DI SEKOLAH
Authors: I Wayan Indra  Praekanata
Published: November 2024

Filsafat Pendidikan merupakan cabang dari filsafat yang khusus mempelajari masalah- masalah yang berkaitan dengan pendidikan. Pengertian ini meliputi pencarian akan hakikat, tujuan, dan nilai pendidikan, serta kaitannya dengan proses pembelajaran dan pengajaran. Filsafat Pendidikan juga mencakup pemikiran-pemikiran tentang kurikulum, metode pengajaran, peran guru, siswa, dan lembaga pendidikan, serta hubungannya dengan masyarakat dan negara. Perspektif filsafat pendidikan dan implementasi nilai- nilai Pancasila di lingkungan sekolah. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian ini akan menganalisis bagaimana filsafat pendidikan memengaruhi pemahaman dan penerapan nilai Pancasila dalam kurikulum, metode pengajaran, dan interaksi sosial di sekolah. Selain itu, kajian ini juga akan mengevaluasi sejauh mana implementasi nilai Pancasila dapat mendukung pembentukan karakter siswa dan mempersiapkan mereka untuk berperan sebagai warga negara yang baik. Hasil kajian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam pengembangan teori dan praktik pendidikan di Indonesia, serta memberikan rekomendasi kebijakan bagi pihak terkait dalam meningkatkan implementasi nilai Pancasila di sekolah.
PENGGUNAAN METODE PENDEKATAN KONTEKSTUAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR PENDIDIKAN AGAMA HINDU
Authors: AGUS SUKRATNAYA
Published: November 2024

Beberapa faktor yang menjadi penyebab rendahnya hasil belajar siswa yaitu rendahnya motivasi, minat, pemahaman, dan aktivitas siswa dalam proses pembelajaran, sehingga siswa terlihat kurang siap untuk menerima materi pembelajaran dalam setiap pertemuan. Hal ini disebabkan karena siswa belum dilibatkan secara aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Dalam pembelajaran guru cenderung menerapkan pola pendekatan konvensional yaitu mencatat, membaca, menerangkan dengan metode ceramah, dan menghapal. Menyikapi permasalahan tersebut, perlu dilakukan perbaikan kualitas pembelajaran yaitu salah satunya melalui metode pendekatan kontekstual untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar Pendidikan Agama Hindu Siswa Kelas VII SMPN 2 Pasir Sakti Kab. Lampung Timur Semester 1 T.A 2023/2024. Penggunaan Metode Pendekatan kontekstual bertujuan untuk :1). Meningkatkan aktivitas siswa, 2). Meningkatkan hasil belajar, 3). Meningkatkan perhatian siswa dalam pembelajaran. Sehingga dapat bermanfaat bagi seluruh elemen sekolah, yaitu diantaranya : bagi siswa, dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan pemahaman terhadap mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Hindu dan memperoleh pengalaman baru dalam kegiatan pembelajaran yang aktif, inovatif, kreatif, efektif, dan menyenangkan serta lebih bermakna bagi kehidupannya; bagi Guru, memperluas wawasan dan pengetahuan untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dan pemahaman belajar siswa melalui penggunaan metode pendekatan kontekstual dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Hindu, sehingga dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran dan profesionalisme guru; bagi Sekolah, sebagai sumbangan pemikiran yang berguna dalam upaya peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran di sekolah.
MAKNA DAN NILAI-NILAI AGAMA HINDU DALAM PELAKSANAAN UPACARA POTONG GIGI BAGI MASYARAKAT BERSUKU BALI DI DESA RESTU RAHAYU
Authors: Ida Putu Sugiarta
Published: November 2024

Tujuan dari dilaksanakannya penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui makna dan juga nilai-nilai agama Hindu yang terdapat dalam pelaksanaan upacara potong gigi bagi masyarakat bersuku bali atau yang disebut dengan mesangih, metatah, mepandes. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan jurnal-jurnal, dan juga artikel yang linier dengan judul penelitian yaitu mengenai pelaksanaan upacara potong gigi bagi masyarakat bersuku Bali sebagai sumber informasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa upacara potong gigi bagi masyarakat bersuku Bali memiliki makna yang terkadung di dalamnya. Diantaranya adalah penghilangan keenam sifat buruk yang ada dalam diri manusia (sadhripu) dan bentuk persembahan (yadnya) kepada Tuhan. Dan nilai keagamaan yang ada di dalamnya adalah ajaran Yadnya dan Tri Hita Karana.
Virginia Wool’s The Waves as a Bloc of Sensations: Based on Deleuze’s Aesthetics
Authors:   Institute of British & American Studies Center for International Area Studies Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Kim Kumjoo
Published: November 2024

This paper studies Virginia Woolf's The Waves through Deleuze's aesthetics. According to Deleuze, the work of art as a bloc of sensations or a compound of percepts and affects is an experiment or an event that leads to the occurrence of sensations, which cannot be expressed with a predetermined empirical representation. Such art captures the forces that are the generative elements of sensations and not hardened into perceptions by recognition, and the action of forces upon the body. Thus art that captures insensible forces undoes the triple organization of perceptions, affections, and opinions, and embodies the aspects of becomings that are below or above the threshold of perception and affection. Deleuze argues that art deals with a question of freeing life wherever it is imprisoned, or of tempting it into an uncertain combat. Virginia Woolf is an artist who explored the problem of being freed from such a life of confinement. Woolf emphasized capturing the entire moment when a myriad of impressions pour into a shower of innumerable atoms, insisting on capturing the aspects of becoming beyond everyday perceptions in writing. Woolf shows the work of capturing the impressions of these moments, the insensible forces in the Waves. And Woolf not only captures the imperceptible forces, but also invents unknown or unrecognized affects and brings them to light as the becomings of his characters in the Waves. Thus, Woolf seeks freeing from the imprisoned life and new possibilities in life against the clichés of opinion by embodying the becomings of the protagonists. And she urges us to lead to new becomings and escape from the imprisoned life through The Waves written in her own style, the language of sensations.
An Alternative Analysis of Passive Constructions in English: A Backup Approach
Authors:   Institute of British & American Studies Center for International Area Studies Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Cho Keeseok
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to reevaluate the rules of passivization in school grammar and offer an alternative analysis of passive constructions using a backup approach. Traditional school grammar analyzes sentences based on basic elements such as Subject and Verb, employing six passivization rules: (1) be + pp, (2) will + be + pp, (3) be + being + pp, (4) have + been + pp, (5) will + have + been + pp, and (6) had + been + pp. This study introduces an alternative syntactic structure consisting of six fundamental elements: Comp, Tense, Neg, Link, Aspect, and Predicate. This framework allows for the analysis of passive constructions through a backup approach. When active voice sentences are transformed into passive voice, they lose grammatical information. The passive voice compensates for this loss by incorporating backup in Tense, Link, or Aspect. The alternative framework offers a better analysis of passivization in three respects. Firstly, it does not rely on the traditional passivization rules. Secondly, it eliminates the need for rote memorization associated with traditional grammar. Thirdly, it provides a principled account of passivization using a backup approach.
Evaluative features in the definition of crimes in the legislation of the Russian Federation: problems of defining the concept
Authors: Musienko Natalia  Sergeevna
Published: November 2024

In this work, the author examines some features of the concept of evaluative features in the corpus delicti in the legislation of the Russian Federation. The article notes the ambiguity of the approach to defining the concept of the evaluative features of a criminal offense. The author also notes that the current legislation lacks a legal approach to designating evaluative features, and the rapid development and modernization of the doctrines on the corpus delicti determine the need to develop a new and more objective approach to their definition. To offer the author's vision of the term "evaluative feature of the corpus delicti", two approaches are used in the work, the first of which is reduced to a review of doctrinally developed definitions of this term, and the second is to establish the semantic property of such. As a result of the conducted research, it was concluded that the specified features in the model of the corpus delicti should be understood as special conditions stipulated in the dispositions of the norms of the Special Part of the Criminal Law, which at the same time act as a characteristic of a certain feature or features of the corpus delicti, the criminal-legal content of which is established by the subject implementing the criminal-legal norm, or by a person with legal knowledge, taking into account the specific circumstances of the case. In the presented definition, it is necessary to detail the circle of persons who establish the evaluative features. The subjects implementing the criminal-legal norm include both law enforcement officers and other participants in the criminal process (in particular, the defense attorney), and the persons with legal knowledge include specialists, representatives of the criminal-legal doctrine.
Automated Finite Element Analysis of Stiffened Tanks Using Multifidelity Modeling
Authors: Palwankar Manasi P. , Kapania Rakesh K. , Hammerand Daniel C. , Szwabowski Edward , Jrad Mohamed
Published: November 2024

Accurate structural analysis of stiffened thin-walled pressure vessels enables critical design decisions to be made during the conceptual and baseline design phases. Furthermore, having multifidelity finite element models that couple shell and solid representations facilitates exploring many design iterations quickly with sufficient accuracy. However, multifidelity model creation and utilization can be cumbersome to perform interactively, such that automated model creation, mesh generation, analysis submission, and results postprocessing are highly desirable. Of particular difficulty is generating multifidelity meshes robustly. A framework for automatic multifidelity model development using parameterized scripting in commercial finite element packages is developed to address these critical modeling needs. Issues associated with automated meshing of highly complex assemblies are examined, and a volume decomposition scheme based upon face partitions is proposed. Application is made to a complex stiffened thin-walled pressure vessel with full shell and solid/shell multifidelity model accuracies assessed by comparison against all solid models. Results indicate the proposed technique’s potential for design iteration improvements with significant reductions in interactive model preparation and postprocessing costs, as well as overall computational effort. Potential novel applications and improvements to the presented framework that can enable its application to complex problems are discussed.
Dificuldades de atendimento ao paciente com obesidade durante assistência nos serviços médicos de emergência
Authors: Moura Emanoela Araújo Loiola , Pereira Ester Bomfim de Matos , Pinto Tatiana Costa , Lima Lilyan Paula de Sousa Teixera , Pereira Moisés Wesley de Macedo
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Identificar as dificuldades dos profissionais de saúde no atendimento ao paciente obeso durante atendimento pré e intra-hospitalar de urgência e emergência. Métodos: Estudo de campo transversal qualitativo descritivo, com a utilização de um roteiro de entrevista, aplicado em 32 profissionais de saúde que realizam atendimento ao paciente obeso no serviço pré e intra-hospitalar de emergência. Resultados: O estudo demostrou que os serviços emergenciais encontram diversas dificuldades para o atendimento do paciente obeso, ratificando a importância de desenvolver estratégias e melhorar a disponibilidade de recursos e infraestrutura para o cuidado de qualidade e que minimize o risco de complicações, visando garantir o atendimento eficaz e seguro aos pacientes obesos. Conclusão: Revela-se uma série de falhas na adaptação adequada do serviço para o atendimento desse grupo de pacientes, o que traz impactos negativos substanciais no prognóstico do paciente, uma vez que afetam a qualidade do atendimento, sendo necessário o desenvolvimento e implementação de melhorias nos serviços de saúde que permitam um melhor atendimento.
Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome, cataract, and metabolic syndrome in an adult following topical steroid abuse for dermatophytosis
Authors: Satish Sneha , Kiran  , Bhat Ramesh M. , Jose Annabel
Published: November 2024

A much is known about the cutaneous side effects of topical corticosteroids (TCs) often neglecting their potential systemic adverse events, including Cushing’s syndrome (CS). Although cases of CS following TCs abuse are a well-documented entity in the pediatric population, similar instances in adults are less common and less discussed. Here, we describe a case of dermatophytosis where the patient developed multiple systemic adverse effects, including significant weight gain, numerous skin striations, and blurred vision, as a result of TCs misuse complicating the otherwise non-significant disease. Hence, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of consulting a dermatologist instead of relying on easily accessible over-the-counter medications from pharmacies, which many people in the general population often resort to.
Captura del pulpo en Campeche desde una perspectiva socioeconómica
Authors: Ek León J.L , Manzanero Vázquez L.D. , Méndez Ortiz S.Y. , Noh Ortega D.A. , Oropeza Ávila I. , Patrón Cach A.J. , Rodríguez Guerrero O.B. , Sánchez Zapata Y.A. , Sosa Pech A.A. , Rivera-Arriaga Evelia , Peña‐Puch A.C. Peña‐Puch
Published: November 2024

he study was carried out in San Francisco de Campeche to analyze the Octopus maya fishery. Specialized literature was review followed by surveys with open and closed questions to local fishermen at the “7 de Agosto” pier. Data on economic characteristics, fishing methods and schedules were collected. The responses were analyzed and octopus fishing data of the years 2019-2022 were compared by downloading information from CONAPESCA. Results revealed that 100% of the fishermen surveyed fish Octopus maya, 44% are affiliated to cooperatives, 67% do not carry out other additional economic activities, and 45% rent boats. Patterns were observed in fishing times and months. CONAPESCA data analysis showed variations in octopus captures over the years. Regarding the characterization, it was found that 44% are affiliated with a fishing cooperative, and 67% do not engage in economic activities other than fishing. Additionally, 45% rent their boats, meaning they are not owners. Typically, there are 2 people on the boat, although one interviewee mentioned carrying up to 6 crew members. Furthermore, fuel usage is a crucial factor for fishermen to carry out their activities, with the required amount ranging from 40 to 80 liters. Finally, the distance covered by the boats can reach up to 50 nautical miles.
Keywords: Octopus maya, overexploitation, artisanal fishing.
Impacto socioambiental de la pesquería del pulpo maya en San Francisco de Campeche
Authors: Cahuich Poot F. , Cahuich Rodríguez Y. , Chan Allil Á. , Colli de Dios M. , Contreras Bolaños D. , España Ake D. , Muñoz Villasis E. , Ramírez Cruz C. , Rivera-Arriaga Evelia , Peña-Puch Angelina C. Peña-Puch
Published: November 2024

The Maya octopus’ fishery in the Gulf of Mexico faces significant challenges. Although efforts to implement sustainable practices, overexploitation has occasioned socio-environmental issues in the Yucatán Peninsula. The red octopus (Octopus maya) has a unique reproductive cycle, lacking a larval stage, where females die after caring for their eggs, increasing natural mortality and complicating fishery management. Although it is a vital and cherished resource in local cuisine, the state of the fishery threatens its existence. This research aims to understand the socio-environmental impact of the octopus’ fishery in Campeche, examining the characteristics of the fisheries, the fishers, their economy, and the involved organizations. The study highlights the importance of participation in fishery management and the development of strategies to reduce the economic vulnerability of fishers. The results underscore the need for sustainable practices and proper marine resource management.
Keywords: Overfishing, octopus’ fishery, Campeche.
Cambio climático y plaguicidas: el caso del glifosato
Authors: Borges-Ramírez Merle M. , Dzul-Caamal Ricardo , Rendón-von Osten Jaime
Published: November 2024

esticide pollution, such as that caused by glyphosate, affects marine and terrestrial ecosystems globally. This agrochemical pollution is exacerbated by climate change, which leads to fluctuations in temperatures and increases in greenhouse gases. These factors stress organisms and their microbiomes. Additionally, the stress caused by climate change forces organisms to adapt to changes in precipitation patterns, resulting in droughts and floods. Consequently, the use of pesticides has also changed, often leading to the application of larger quantities than were previously required, due to the growing resistance of some pests. It has been documented that climate change has driven many organisms to migrate geographically. The interaction between pesticide uses and temperature fluctuations promotes plant diseases, reducing the availability and quality of food, while also causing damage to the reproduction of certain organisms, such as insects, amphibians, and fish, among others. In the case of glyphosate, its intensive and widespread use—primarily due to genetically modified seeds—has led to contamination of virtually all ecosystems with this compound, including humans.
Keywords: Pesticides, Glyphosate, Climate change.
An Oxidation-Resistant High Entropy Alloy for Aqueous Aluminum-Battery Chemistries
Authors: Anjan Apurva , Rao Adwitiya , Manoj Rohit , Mahajani Varad , Bhimani Kevin , Yao Xue , Poplwasky Jonathan D. , Singh Chandra Veer , Koratkar Nikhil
Published: November 2024

Aqueous Aluminum (Al)-metal batteries are impractical due to a passivating Al2O3 layer on Al-metal that impedes Al3+ diffusion. To overcome this challenge, an oxide interface that is thin enough to allow facile Al3+ transport, while also passivating the highly reactive Al-metal/water interface is needed. Here, we report an Al-based high entropy alloy that satisfies these conflicting requirements. First-principles calculations indicate that Al atoms in the solid-solution give up electrons to neighboring elements, thermodynamically suppressing the alloy’s tendency to oxidize. Besides this, we find that the alloy’s oxidation is kinetically sluggish compared to Al. Owing to these reasons, the alloy-water interface is permeable to Al3+ with a low overpotential that remains stable. Taking advantage of this, we demonstrate a high-performing aqueous Al – Selenium (Se) conversion chemistry battery.
Techno-Economic Analysis of an Integrated Process for Cyanobacteria-Based Nutrient Recovery from Livestock Waste
Authors: Cansino-Loeza Brenda , González Leonardo D. , Chavkin Theodore A. , Gay Justin D. , Larson Rebecca A. , Pfleger Brian F. , Zavala Victor M.
Published: November 2024

The dairy industry largely operates as a linear economy in which large amounts of non-renewable energy and mining resources are used for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers (e.g., phosphate rock and ammonia). Moreover, significant greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ammonia) and nutrient emissions (phosphorus and nitrogen species) result from the improper management of manure waste, leading to the simultaneous degradation of valuable air, soil, and water resources. In this work, we present a techno-economic analysis (TEA) framework to investigate the viability of an integrated process that aims to recover nutrients from dairy manure. A central tenet of the proposed process (which we call ReNuAl) is that it uses cyanobacteria (CB) as a key integrative component that simultaneously: (i) harnesses renewable energy (solar energy via photosynthesis) to capture waste nutrients and (ii) captures carbon dioxide that results the anaerobic digestion of waste. Moreover, because biogas can be obtained via anaerobic digestion and CB biomass can be used as a concentrated biofertilizer, ReNuAl provides a pathway to a more circular fertilizer economy that helps manage air and water pollution. Our TEA framework is used to evaluate the phosphorus recovery costs and capital/operating expenses under varying levels of process integration. This analysis highlights key aspects of the process that have the most impact on economic/environmental performance and to provide performance targets for new CB strain variants.
Examining the Viscous Ricci Dark Energy Cosmological Model in General Theory of Gravitation
Authors: Chinnappalanaidu T. , Santhi M. Vijaya , Rani N. Sri Lakshmi Sudha
Published: November 2024

This study focuses on dynamically exploring Marder-type spacetime containing viscous Ricci dark energy within the framework of general relativity theory. To find a solution of the field equations, we use the relation between metric potentials and the average scale factor a(t)=(sinhβ1t)1/β2, this leads to a seamless transition of the Universe from its initial decelerating phase to the current accelerating phase. Here, we have obtained the cosmological parameters and ωde-ω'de plane for the derived model. Also, dynamical features of the derived cosmological model are analyzed through diagrams.
Numerical Simulation of the Dynamics of RF Capacitive Discharge in Carbon Dioxide
Authors: Lisovskiy Valeriy , Dudin Stanislav , Shakhnazarian Amaliya , Platonov Pavlo , Yegorenkov Vladimir
Published: November 2024

In this research, the one-dimensional fluid code SIGLO-rf was used to study the internal parameters of RF capacitive discharge in carbon dioxide, focusing mainly on time-averaged and spatio-temporal distributions of discharge parameters. With the help of this code, in the range of distances between electrodes d = 0.04 – 8 cm, RF frequencies f = 3.89 – 67.8 MHz, and values of carbon dioxide pressure p = 0.1 – 9.9 Torr, averaged over the RF period axial profiles of the density of electrons, positive and negative ions were calculated as well as potential and electric field strength. It is shown that the discharge plasma in CO2 contains electrons, positive ions, as well as negative ions. The negative ions of atomic oxygen are formed by the dissociative attachment of electrons to CO2 molecules. Studies of the spatio-temporal dynamics of plasma parameters (electron density, potential and electric field strength, as well as ionization and attachment rates) in RF capacitive discharge in CO2 showed that during half of the RF period, 1 to 3 ionization bursts are usually observed. They correspond to stochastic heating in the near-electrode sheath and the formation of passive and active double layers near the sheath boundaries. The passive double layer appears in the cathode phase and maintains the discharge plasma. The active layer is formed in the anodic phase and ensures a balance of positive and negative charges escaping to the electrode during the RF period. It was found that when the conditions pd = 2 Torr cm and fd = 27.12 MHz cm are met simultaneously, during half of the RF period, 4 intense ionization peaks are observed: resulting from stochastic heating, passive, active, and additional (auxiliary) double layers. The auxiliary double layer helps bring electrons to the surface of the temporary anode and occurs near its surface inside the near-electrode sheath. Using the similarity law, the conditions for the existence of these 4 ionization peaks in a wide range of RF frequencies, carbon dioxide pressures, and distances between electrodes were verified.
Numerical Study of Convective Flow of Casson Fluid Through an Infinite Vertical Plate with Induced Magnetic Field
Authors: Deka Hiren , Phukan Parismita
Published: November 2024

The present objective is to numerically analyze the induced magnetic field (IMF) effect of an unsteady MHD flow of Casson fluid through two infinite vertical plates. The effect of radiative heat has been scrutinized. Governing non-dimensional PDEs of the flow are discretized by the finite difference method to some algebraic system of equations, which is then numerically solved concerning the boundary conditions. The effects of the radiations, magnetic Prandtl number, Prandtl number, Hartmann number, and Casson parameter on temperature profile, velocity profile, and induced magnetic field have been depicted through graphs. The radiative effect and Prandtl number have considerable influence on the surface drag force and also on the rate of heat transfer.
Exact Analysis of MHD Casson Fluid Flow Past an Exponentially Accelerated Vertical Plate in a Porous Medium with Radiation Absorption, Heat Generation, and Diffusion-Thermo Effects with Thermal and Solutal Ramped Conditions
Authors: Saikia Dibya Jyoti , Ahmed Nazibuddin , Nandi Ardhendu Kr. , Bora Dip Jyoti
Published: November 2024

The current investigation aims at to examine the effect of radiation absorption, heat generation and Dufour number on MHD Casson fluid flow past an exponentially accelerated vertical plate in a porous medium with chemical reaction. The governing equations for momentum, energy and concentration are solved by implementing the Laplace transformation method. Skin friction, rate of heat transfer and rate of mass transfer expressions are also extracted and depicted in tabular form. Investigation simulates that Casson parameter diminished the fluid velocity, whereas energy flux due to a mass concentration gradient improves the temperature field of the flow problem. In addition to this, temperature field is observed to be developed under the influence of radiation absorption and heat generation. Furthermore, the effects of different non-dimensional parameters on velocity field, temperature fluid and species concentration are exhibited graphically.