bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Flood Detection and Monitoring using IOT
Authors: Chitragar Vaishnavi
Published: October 2024

One of the most destroying characteristic pf natures that can happen any place in the globe is flooding. In consideration to keep an eye on the surge circumstance particularly in a low line range, a framework was put and developed to track the Dam water level, Door opening status and precipitation level in real-time. A application-based data source for the open, reacting to their require for data on water conditions and flooding, and a Status page for data approximately flooding between the included specialists and specialists to move forward their obligations and participation are the two essential objectives of the made framework. A sensor organizes, a processing/transmission unit, and a database/application server make up the made framework. With the offer assistance of a remote sensor arrange that communicates with the application server over versatile Common Parcel Radio Benefit (GPRS), it is conceivable to remotely screen this real-time information of water condition. To encourage communication between the application server a microcontroller will be utilized. Ultrasonic sensors will be utilized to bring the correct level of the water in the dam. The entryway opening status will be picked up through a few sensors like water sensors and rain sensors. The versatile application which is made and associated with a few IOT Sensors will be having two major segments i.e. Flood Status and Emergency services. A few crisis administrations like healing centres, transport will be included in this application which will be valuable in the overwhelmed circumstances and post overflowed circumstances.
Autonomous Drone Navigation Using Computer Vision
Authors: Garg Inakshi , Pandey Harsh
Published: October 2024

Abstract: Autonomous drone navigation with computer vision is an innovative technology that allows drones to move through intricate surroundings without needing human control. This system uses live visual information to identify objects, steer clear of obstacles, and determine routes, improving operational safety and precision. The project's main objective is to create a visionbased navigation system that combines object detection and obstacle avoidance algorithms through deep learning methods like YOLO (You Only Look Once), alongside real-time sensor fusion. The drone uses computer vision algorithms to process aerial images and automatically changes its flight path to prevent crashes. A personalized dataset of aerial images is generated and utilized for improving object detection skills in various environments. In order to guarantee practicality in real- world situations, the system undergoes validation through simulations and field tests on different terrains, focusing on its resilience in changing environments. Improvements in navigation accuracy and obstacle detection are accomplished by implementing adaptive pathplanning and integrating multiple sensors, guaranteeing the drone's efficient operation in real-life situations. The goal of this method is to enhance the drone's ability to make decisions, minimize human mistakes, and expand its range of potential uses in areas like surveillance, agriculture, and disaster response
Intelligent IoT-Based Flood Monitoring and Alerting System using Raspberry Pi
Authors: M Devi. , R Rajeswari.
Published: October 2024

Abstract: Floods are one of the most destructive natural disasters, causing significant loss of life and property. Early detection and timely intervention are crucial in mitigating the impacts of floods. The "Intelligent IoT-Based Flood Monitoring and Alerting System" is an innovative solution that leverages the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to monitor water levels and predict potential flooding events. This system uses low-cost and easily accessible hardware such as a Raspberry Pi, sensors, LCD, buzzer and a cloud-based platform to provide real-time flood monitoring. The system continuously collects data on water levels, environmental conditions, and other relevant metrics, and processes this data to issue early warnings and alerts to local authorities and residents. Through an intuitive web interface, users can monitor flood-prone areas and receive notifications when water levels reach dangerous thresholds. The system aims to enhance disaster preparedness, reduce human and material losses, and improve the efficiency of flood management
Evaluación del estado de volumen en el paciente con lesión renal aguda: ¿a qué se refiere el nefrólogo con mantener una volemia adecuada?
Authors: Marín Restrepo Leonardo , Cedeño Arévalo Susy Vanessa , Miño Bernal Jorge Fernando , Álvarez-Echeverry Ingrid
Published: October 2024

Contexto: la lesión renal aguda (LRA) es una condición frecuentemente encontrada por el nefrólogo, tanto en unidades de cuidado crítico como en salas de hospitalización.
Objetivo: profundizar en los principales determinantes fisiopatológicos del estado de volumen y la aplicación clínica de estos en la cabecera del paciente crítico. 
Metodología: este artículo explica la fisiología de la administración de los LEV, discute críticamente los patrones de prescripción actuales y examina los dispositivos y las pruebas más frecuentemente utilizadas para la monitorización hemodinámica y predecir la respuesta a la administración de volumen.
Resultados: la primera causa para descartar siempre es la hipovolemia y el manejo inicial de esta se realiza usualmente a través de la administración temprana de líquidos endovenosos (LEV), incluso antes de la evaluación por el nefrólogo. Es importante que este especialista comprenda que la administración adicional de líquidos no es inocua y puede llevar a la sobrecarga de volumen. Por lo tanto, la administración de LEV solo debería realizarse posterior a una maniobra de respuesta a volumen positiva.
Conclusiones: se propone un algoritmo para guiar la administración de volumen en pacientes con LRA.
Resource productivity and determinants of technical efficiency among cassava farmers’ in north central, Nigeria
Authors:   Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Afaka, Kaduna State, Nigeria, Oladele Ayoola Olugbenga , Maharazu Ibrahim ,   Kaduna State University (KASU), Kaduna State, Nigeria, Alabi Olugbenga Omotayo ,   University of Abuja, Gwagwalada-Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Aluwong Jeremiah Samuel ,   Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic School of Agricultural Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Published: October 2024

This research analyzed resource productivity and determinants of technical efficiency among cassava farmers in North Central, Nigeria. This research employed a multi-stage sampling technique. Primary data were used based on a well-designed questionnaire. Inferential and descriptive statistics were employed for data analysis. The results of resource productivity of inputs show that cassava cuttings and fertilizer have the highest and lowest elasticities, respectively. The mean-TE (Technical Efficiency) score of 74% (0.74) indicates that an average smallholder cassava producer in the sample needs about 26% (0.26) additional inputs to get to the frontier. In the TE components, the coefficients of labour, and fertilizers are significant different from zero at 1% probability level. The coefficients of agrochemicals, land inputs are significantly different from zero at 5% probability level, while the coefficient of cassava cuttings are significant different from zero at 10% probability level. In the TIE (technical inefficiency), component the coefficients of age, credit received, members of cooperatives are significant different from zero at 1% probability level. The policy formulations should be directed towards considering technological substitutions and mechanized agriculture. Excessive labour supply, characteristics of the developing agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, could be pushed into the secondary sector of the Nigerian economy such as the cassava processing industry, therefore generating income, employment and maintaining Nigeria in the first (1st) position in the world ranking in term of cassava output. Also, it is recommended that improved cuttings, agrochemicals, and fertilizers should be made available to cassava farmers at appropriate time to increase productivity. Furthermore, credit should be made available to cassava farmers at a single digit interest rate, devoid of cumbersome administrative procedures. Keywords: Resource productivity, technical efficiency, cassava farmers, stochastic frontier model, Nigeria
2. The Comprehensive Foot Examination and Risk Assessment
Authors: Boulton Andrew J.M. , Frykberg Robert G.
Published: October 2024

The Pathway to Foot Ulceration The Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Exam Conclusions and Future Perspective References
3. Footwear for People with Diabetes at (High) Risk of Foot Ulceration
Authors: Bus Sicco A. , van Netten Jaap J.
Published: October 2024

Introduction Foot Ulcer Risk Definitions Related to Footwear Footwear as a Cause of Foot Ulceration The Footwear Prescription Process Footwear for Ulcer Prevention Footwear for People with a Foot Ulcer Requirements for Adequate Footwear The Footwear is Provided and Then What? Conclusion References
7. Adjunctive Wound Therapies
Authors: Vecin Nicole M. , Chopra Divya , Baquerizo Nole Katherine , Banwell Paul E. , Escandon Julia , Kramer Robert S.
Published: October 2024

Wound Bed Preparation Passive Therapies Active Therapies Suggested Readings References
9. The Charcot Foot: Recognition, Evaluation, and Management
Authors: Verdin Craig J. , Frykberg Robert G. , Shin Laura , Rogers Lee C.
Published: October 2024

Symptoms Prevalence and Risk Factors Etiology of Neuropathic Osteoarthropathy Diagnosis of the Acute Charcott Foot Imaging of the Charcot Foot Classification of the Charcot Foot Management of the Charcot Foot Surgical Management Summary References
14. The Diabetic Foot in Remission: Toward More Ulcer-Free Days
Authors: Najafi Bijan , Armstrong David G.
Published: October 2024

Introduction Three Key Points Background Reducing Peak Plantar Pressures Surgical Interventions for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention Enhancing Ulcer Recurrence Prevention through Remote Patient Monitoring Future Directions: Enhancing Patient Engagement in Ulcer Prevention through Smart Home Devices and Care Coordination References
Factores psicosociales en accidentes de tránsito de agentes de la Policía Metropolitana de Bogotá, Colombia, 2021-2022
Authors: Delgado Salazar Sergio Antonio , Castellanos Hernández Diego Fernando , Suárez Mayorga Wilmer Camilo , Pinilla Acevedo Juan Carlos , Ríos Tonguino Jesús Armando
Published: October 2024

Este artículo examina la influencia de factores psicosociales como el estrés la fatiga y la sobrecarga laboral, entre otros, en los accidentes de tránsito de los uniformados del Comando Operativo de Seguridad Ciudadana (COSEC 2), de la Policía Metropolitana de Bogotá, durante el periodo 2021-2022. La metodología empleada permitió la descripción y el análisis de las características de esta población; se recopilaron datos mediante encuestas, entrevistas y observaciones, y se incluyó la recopilación de datos, la codificación y análisis de estos y la presentación de los resultados. El enfoque empleado fue mixto dentro de una investigación de tipo descriptivo. Se utilizaron diversas técnicas de recolección de datos, como encuestas a los uniformados del COSEC 2, involucrados en accidentes de tránsito durante 2022, y análisis de datos estadísticos proporcionados por la Seccional de Tránsito Bogotá, 2021-2022
Characteristics and Management Outcome of Vaginismus
Authors: Hidayah Gita Nurul , Meutia Alfa Putri , Chan Muhammad Syah Nadir , Moegni Fernandi , Sebastian Kevin , Djafar Lubna , Santoso Budi Iman
Published: October 2024

Vaginismus, a common pelvic floor dysfunction characterized by involuntary vaginal muscle spasms, often impedes sexual intercourse and is exacerbated by cultural barriers in Indonesia, where sexual issues are taboo. Healthcare providers' lack of knowledge contributes to patient dissatisfaction with treatments. This study aimed to evaluate risk factors and management outcomes in 36 Indonesian women with vaginismus. Primary data, including demographic details, vaginismus history, severity, and FSFI-6 scores, were collected through interviews and medical records. Results showed that 94.4% of participants were under 40 years old, 66.7% had been married for over two years, and 94.5% were university graduates. Most had normal BMI and no significant illness history. Among them, 77.8% had no history of penetration, with the majority having no medical, social, or psychological risk factor yet reporting good sexual satisfaction. Self-dilation was the primary treatment, with a 29.41% success rate in achieving penetration. Younger age and higher education were notable characteristics among cases, suggesting a need for increased disease awareness. The study highlights that while traditional risk factors were not predominant, self-dilation therapy yielded moderate success, and patient satisfaction with sexual and interpersonal relationships remained high.
BENEFÍCIOS DA UTILIZAÇÃO DA ALOE VERA PARA FINS DERMATOLÓGICOS
Authors: Delgado Joelly Angel Costa , Rocha Helen Cristina Barbosa , Oliveira Talita Brito de , Pimenta Laynah
Published: October 2024

Este estudo investigou os benefícios da Aloe Vera para fins dermatológicos, focando em suas propriedades químicas, biológicas e aplicações clínicas comprovadas. A pesquisa se justifica pelo crescente interesse em tratamentos naturais que aliam eficácia e segurança, posicionando a Aloe Vera como uma alternativa promissora para diversas condições cutâneas. Os objetivos específicos incluíram a análise das propriedades bioativas da planta, a avaliação de estudos clínicos que comprovam sua eficácia e a investigação da aceitação e resistência da população ao uso de produtos naturais. A metodologia adotada foi uma revisão de literatura, reunindo dados de ensaios clínicos e estudos de revisão. Os resultados indicam que a Aloe Vera possui compostos com propriedades anti-inflamatórias, cicatrizantes e antimicrobianas, eficazes no tratamento de feridas, queimaduras e irritações cutâneas. Além disso, constatou-se uma aceitação positiva do público em relação ao uso de Aloe Vera, embora ainda existam resistências motivadas pela preferência por produtos sintéticos. Conclui-se que o estudo alcançou seus objetivos, demonstrando que a Aloe Vera é uma opção viável e eficaz para o tratamento dermatológico. As descobertas contribuem significativamente para o campo dos fitocosméticos, reforçando a necessidade de maior divulgação e educação sobre os benefícios dessa planta.
Análise da representação contábil em empresas de capital aberto nas operações de risco sacado com base no ofício circular CVM nº 01/2016
Authors: Faria Natália Lage de , Colares Ana Carolina Vasconcelos
Published: October 2024

A operação de risco sacado ganhou destaque dado a divulgação de inconsistências na representação desta transação nas demonstrações da Americanas S.A. Sendo assim, tendo como base as premissas do ofício CVM n° 01/2016, esse artigo teve como objetivo analisar a representação do risco sacado em 20 empresas de capital aberto nos anos de 2021 e 2022. Assim, foi possível observar que 20% das empresas não divulgaram a operação no ano de 2021,enquanto em 2022 a divulgação subiu para 100%. Observou-se  também um aumento médio de 19% no atendimento ao ofício de 2021 para 2022. Por fim, verificou-se que a operação foi apresentada em contas e nomenclaturas distintas pelas companhias. Conclui-se, que apesar da melhoria nos percentuais a operação não foi apresentada de forma clara e em conformidade com o ofício nº 01/2016, visto que nenhuma empresa atendeu em 100% aos itens analisados e a representação não ocorre de forma homogênea.
STUDENTS' PREFERENCE ON USING ONLINE TRANSLATOR IN ACADEMIC WRITING
Authors: Hidayat Agus
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the preferences of fifth-semester students at UIN Raden Intan Lampung regarding the use of online translators in academic writing. Through a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected from 180 students via a six-item questionnaire focusing on general usage and the impacts on academic writing. The findings indicate that online translators are widely utilized, with the majority of students using them daily or weekly. Google Translate emerged as the most preferred tool due to its ease of use and comprehensive language support. Students primarily use online translators to translate words or phrases, understand foreign texts, and check grammar and sentence structure. The impact on academic writing is generally positive, with many students finding these tools effective in improving their writing quality and efficiency. However, challenges such as over-reliance on translators, misinterpretation of context, and lack of technical vocabulary were also noted
¿Sanciones o reparación en los contratos agroindustriales en perjuicio del empresario agrario?
Authors: Caballero Lozano José María
Published: October 2024

La posición del agricultor en la cadena alimentaria es objeto de protección mediante el establecimiento de infracciones y sanciones en relación a los comportamientos contrarios a la buena fe y equilibrio de las prestaciones observados en ocasiones por la industria alimentaria. Pero, además, existen otros medios de protección, ofrecidos por el Derecho privado, que no gozan de tanto conocimiento por parte de los interesados y que, sin embargo, están llamados a tener una efectividad práctica igual o mayor que las infracciones y sanciones previstas por las disposiciones de Derecho público. Son dos vías de protección que puede utilizar el empresario agrario para la defensa de sus intereses.
Transición nutricional y malnutrición en niños menores de cinco años en el resguardo indígena Gito Dokabú, Santa Cecilia, Risaralda, Colombia
Authors: Pava Yépez Leidy Johana , Yepes López Viviana Andrea , Gómez Mejía Juliana
Published: October 2024

La transición nutricional genera gran impacto en la salud de las personas, especialmente en los países más pobres. La globalización, la industrialización y otros factores socioambientales han cambiado las dietas y los patrones alimentarios, lo que ha conllevado a un aumento en las enfermedades crónicas y de malnutrición en poblaciones vulnerables como las comunidades indígenas, afectando principalmente a los niños. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la alimentación actual y su impacto en el estado nutricional de los niños menores de cinco años pertenecientes a las comunidades Embera Katio del resguardo indígena Gito Dokabú. Se evaluó el estado nutricional de estos menores utilizando los índices antropométricos de peso para la talla según los estándares de la Organización Mundial de la Salud [OMS] (2006). Se indagó, a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas a los padres de los menores, sobre la frecuencia de consumo de los diferentes grupos de alimentos según las Guías Alimentarias colombianas. La investigación contó con la aprobación del Comité de Ética de la Universidad de Caldas y el consentimiento de los padres. Como resultado, se observó una baja prevalencia de desnutrición (1,74%) pero un alto riesgo de sobrepeso (21%). Se destaca el alto consumo de alimentos del grupo 1 (arroz, plátano y maíz) y la baja ingesta de alimentos del grupo 2 (frutas y verduras). La introducción de alimentos exógenos y el cambio en las preferencias hacia alimentos menos salu dables son factores que afectan la alimentación de las comunidades indígenas del resguardo Gito Dokabú.
Bridging consumer behavior and green marketing in Czech retail chains: Applying insights from Davari & Strutton research
Authors: Kolodenko Maria , Kalinová Kateřina , Bočková Kateřina , Procházka David Anthony
Published: October 2024

Presented article takes a study done by researchers Davari & Strutton in the US in 2014 and replicated the same approach and methodology in evaluating how green marketing mix elements (product, price, promotion, place) influence brand associations, grand loyalty, perceived brand quality, and brand trust, in the context of retail chain stores in Czechia. The reason for this is the fact that the issue of reconciling pro-environmental beliefs of consumers with their real behavior is still topical. Businesses need to be careful with their green claims and focus on authentic green marketing in order to attract and retain the trust of environmentally conscious consumers in the long term. The research employs quantitative data analysis, drawing data from the survey, which was run online for five weeks and collected 4700 responses. The respondents are people who live in Czechia and have shopped in one of five stores at least during the last month. The reason for focusing on the Czechia is primarily the fact that green marketing is basically only on the rise here, while greenwashing still remains a significant problem. Six hypothesis were formulated, and linear regression analysis was used to test them. Key findings of the research revealed that green products and promotions positively influence brand associations and perceived brand quality, while green promotions significantly enhance brand loyalty and trust. Additionally, there was observed influence of consumers´ environmental concerns and consideration of future consequences significantly moderating the relationship between green marketing and brand equity. The findings provide insight for businesses to integrate green marketing strategies to increase brand trust, loyalty, and perceived quality while environmentally conscious consumers.
Crédito e desenvolvimento regional: uma análise da atuação das cooperativas de crédito
Authors: Lima Mateus Antonio , Kroth Darlan Christiano , Zanela Angelo Brião , Mocellin Ronei Arno
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo principal, analisar a atuação recente das Cooperativas de Crédito (CCs) e sua contribuição para afetar os “padrões regionais de criação de crédito”, conforme a literatura pós-keynesiana. A metodologia empregada foi a análise de dados do Sistema Nacional de Crédito Cooperativo (SNCC) e de estatísticas bancárias municipais disponibilizadas pelo Banco Central do Brasil, para o período de 2016 e 2021. O estudo utilizou como unidade de análise, a mesorregião Oeste de Santa Catarina. Foram realizados dois tipos de análises em nível de microrregiões, sendo, a evolução da atuação das CCs na região e o seu desempenho na criação de crédito regional. Os resultados indicaram que as CCs regionais acompanharam o movimento nacional do SNCC, com redução do número de cooperativas, expansão de postos de atendimento e do número de associados, em especial do segmento pessoa jurídica. Mais significativo, foi seu desempenho em relação a expansão da sua carteira de crédito classificada e de suas captações, que apresentaram crescimento superior aos dos bancos, atingindo 44% do total do crédito classificado na região em 2021. Esses resultados evidenciam que as CCs estão assumindo maior protagonismo no setor e afetando positivamente os “padrões regionais de criação de crédito”.
Palavras-chave: cooperativismo de crédito; setor bancário; crédito rural; moeda.
A crítica de arte: práxis social
Authors: Santos Adelcio Machado dos , Felisbino Felipe , Tenconi Daniel
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo principal analisar a Crítica de Arte e a cultura como atividades e práticas sociais, de modo a buscar entender como a crítica de arte se configura como um julgamento estético e um conjunto de práticas que envolvem questões éticas, políticas e sociais. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica fundamentada em pesquisas, correntes de estudos e teóricos das áreas da Educação, Psicologia, Ciências Sociais e Cultura Popular. Conforme discutido, a Crítica de Arte tem sido uma área de estudo que evoluiu significativamente ao longo dos séculos, adaptando-se às mudanças culturais, sociais e tecnológicas, de modo que suas principais teorias e abordagens moldaram a Crítica de Arte ao longo dos séculos com base em seus principais teóricos e nas suas respectivas contribuições para o campo. Assim concluiu-se a partir das reflexões teóricas que a Crítica de Arte pode influenciar percepções públicas e contribuir para a transformação social a partir também da interação entre cultura e sociedade, compreendendo a importância das práticas culturais na formação da identidade individual e coletiva e na promoção da coesão social.
Palavras-chave: crítica de arte; prática cultural; prática social.
Symposium Highlight: LIVER LYMPHATIC ANATOMY AND ITS ROLE IN SYSTEMIC HEALTH AND DISEASE
Authors: Smith C.
Published: October 2024

Lymphatic anatomy of the abdomen is reviewed with focus on hepatic and mesenteric vessels in normal and pathologic conditions. Anatomy and pathophysiology is highlight using both specialized fluoroscopy and T2 Dynamic Contrast MR lymphangiography (DCMRL). Plastic bronchitis, chylothorax, protein losing enteropathy, and both cirrhosis and ascites due to hepatic lymphatics are highlighted.
Symposium Highlight: PULMONARY LYMPHATICS HISTORY, ANATOMY, AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: EMERGING KNOWLEDGE AND A LOOK TO THE FUTURE
Authors: Kelly B. , Daley S.
Published: October 2024

Central lymphatic disorders of the lung have not received intense investigation. Lymphatic system physiology is presented in the context of historical developments and basic lung lymphatic anatomy is reviewed followed by emerging characteristics of primary and secondary pathophysiological disturbances of lymphatic involvement in a number of pulmonary diseases including Gorham-Stout disease, pulmonary edema and infections and inflammatory conditions including lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). The future includes potential molecular targeting of lymphangiogenesis or lymphatic vessels for interventional occlusion. This article is an amalgamation of presentations at the 2023 ISL International Congress of Lymphology, Genoa, Italy in a special symposium on central and regional lymphatic system in health and disease and as part of a Special Symposium on the Lymphatic system of the Heart and Lung in Health and Disease at the 26th International Congress of Lymphology meeting held in Barcelona, Spain, September 2017, which has been updated to 2024.
Correlations Between Viro-Immunologic Status of the Newly Diagnosed Patient with HIV Infection and Liver Damage
Authors: Iancu Ana-Maria , Rugina Sorin
Published: October 2024

Liver damage can be a direct consequence of human immunodeficiency virus infection or indirect mechanisms triggered by human immunodeficiency virus. Hepatic fibrosis may be present in patients newly diagnosed with HIV infection or in those with viro-immunologic failure after initiation of antiretroviral therapy. In the present study we evaluated biologically and viro-immunologically the 351 patients newly diagnosed with HIV infection in the Regional Center Constanta between 01.01.2015 and 31.06.2024, subsequently re- evaluated one year after diagnosis and institution of specific medication. Liver fibrosis stage was assessed using APRI, FIB4 and FORNS scores. The cohort comprised 351 patients, 313 with HIV monoinfection. The mean age at diagnosis was 36.09 years, predominantly male (237 patients). The median CD4+ cell count was 269.5 cells/mm3, and the median HIV-RNA was 164 x103 copies/mL. Most cases were CDC staged A2 (91 cases) and C3 (77 cases). Patients with HIV monoinfection showed a significant association between CD4+ cell level and ALT (p=0.026) and AST (p<0.001), respectively. We observed statistically significant correlation between AST and viral load values (p=0.003 in monoinfection and 0.042 in coinfection). APRI, FIB4 and FORNS scores averaged higher in the coinfected group compared to the HIV monoinfected group. Statistically significant associations were found between APRI, FIB4, FORNS scores and CD4+ cell counts and HIV viral load values, respectively.
Gemeinschaftsdiagnose Herbst 2024: Deutsche Wirtschaft im Umbruch
Authors: Dany-Knedlik Geraldine , Holtemöller Oliver , Kooths Stefan , Schmidt Torsten , Wollmershäuser Timo
Published: October 2024

The German economy has stagnated for over two years, with a slow recovery anticipated in the coming quarters. However, growth is unlikely to reach pre-COVID-19 levels anytime soon. Decarbonisation, digitisation, demographic changes, and heightened competition from China are dampening growth prospects. GDP is projected to decline by 0.1 % in 2024, with increases of 0.8 % and 1.3 % in the subsequent years. Rising private consumption and improving foreign trade are expected to contribute positively to the economic upturn in Germany. Economic policy should prioritise reducing productivity barriers, facilitating structural changes, and lowering political uncertainty to support recovery.
Prerequisites for Increasing Contradictions between Iran and Afghanistan over the Use of Transboundary Water Resources of the Helmand River
Authors: Sinelnikov D. A.
Published: October 2024

Since the second half of the 20th century, issues related to the provision of water resources have become of paramount importance for the countries of the Greater Middle East. First of all, this is due to the fact that against the backdrop of a continuous increase in demand for a vital resource, there is almost no publicly available alternative.

The water crisis in Iran has become a national problem over the past 10 years. Against this background, the country’s leadership is forced to defend its rights to the joint use of transboundary water resources in a more stringent manner. At the same time, while with some neighboring states problems of joint water use began to appear relatively recently, with Afghanistan water disputes over the re-sources of the Helmand River already have a history of more than a century and a half. During this time, the countries have managed to accumulate many contradictions, which still do not allow them to find a way out of the current situation that suits each of the parties.

The author concludes that the current situation with the distribution of water resources of the transboundary Helmand River does not suit either side. While Iran, located in the lower reaches of the river, is in a clearly losing position, Afghanistan can use its advantageous geographical position to advance its own interests. The situation around the dispute between Iran and Afghanistan over water resources is extremely unstable and has the potential for a sharp aggravation. The problem, fueled by historical contradictions and other factors discussed in the article, is acquiring critical status for both countries, and its further ignoring might lead to an aggravation of the conflict.
Modelación de formación de competencia en gestión del conocimiento e innovación para el desarrollo agropecuario local
Authors: Hernández-Medina Carlos Alberto , Carrasco-Fuentes Magdalys Alibet , Perdomo-Vásquez Jose Manuel
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: el estudio presenta un esfuerzo realizado para dotar a universidades, organismos y actores locales de una herramienta epistemológica y práctica cuyo objetivo general es diseñar un modelo de formación de la competencia en gestión del conocimiento y la innovación para el desarrollo agropecuario local en los estudiantes de ciencias agropecuarias. Metodología: utiliza el método de justificar el papel del Centro Universitario Municipal en la formación de la mencionada competencia como factor condicionante para lograr el desarrollo agropecuario local. Resultados: su originalidad radica en que en el proceso de investigación-acción participativa emerge un modelo de formación de la competencia en los estudiantes de carreras agropecuarias. Limitaciones: algunas de las entrevistas se hicieron por teléfono, por lo que no fue posible prestar atención al lenguaje corporal. Conclusiones: este modelo responde a las necesidades de los estudiantes, docentes, actores locales, Centro Universitario Municipal, unidades productivas y producción agropecuaria local.
A STUDY OF THE FAMILY EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT OF 0-3-YEAR-OLD INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN
Authors:   Xiantao Vocational College, Fen Xiong
Published: October 2024

This article focuses on the study of the family education ecosystem for the development of mental health in infants and young children aged 0–3 years. Explained the ecosystem view and examined its family education ecology from the perspective of ecosystem view. Based on mature scales and through literature research, a family education ecosystem model suitable for the psychological health development of 0–3 year old infants and young children was constructed. A survey was conducted on 296 parents of infants and young children. Empirical analysis showed that there was a significant correlation between independent variables and dependent variables such as parental education level, family economic conditions, family structure status, parental education knowledge, parental education literacy, parental education concepts, parental education abilities, parent-child relationships, family lifestyle, system, culture, etc. Based on empirical analysis results, for the development of psychological health in infants and young children aged 0–3, it is possible to strengthen the construction of a family education ecosystem from three dimensions: micro system, meso system, and macro system; Construct a matching family education ecosystem for infants and young children aged 0–1 and 1–3, respectively, to improve targeting. From the perspective of the family visual microsystem, it is necessary to encourage children to express their emotions such as joy, anger, sadness and fun, and teach them appropriate emotional regulation techniques; promote children's development of self-awareness, understanding of their capabilities and abilities, and develop self-confidence and independence.
Use of a DJI Tello Drone as an Educational Platform in the Field of Control Engineering
Authors: Ghazi Georges , Voyer Julien
Published: October 2024

This paper presents a hands-on pedagogical approach using a DJI Tello drone as an interactive teaching platform in the field of automatic control engineering. The DJI Tello is a small commercial quadcopter drone and includes a software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to control the Tello using various programming languages, including Python. The drone is also equipped with a large number of sensors that can be used in real-time to collect data and analyze how changes in control inputs such as thrust, pitch, roll, and yaw affect its flight path and stability. These features make the Tello a good teaching tool for demonstrating control concepts in an attractive and practical way. Two examples of pedagogical applications are presented in this paper. The first example aims to illustrate in practice how system identification can be used to create a mathematical model of the DJI Tello drone using transfer functions. The second example aims to illustrate how to design a Proportional-Integral (PI) controller and validate it after its implementation on the DJI Tello drone. Through these teaching demonstrations, it was possible to enhance cognitive learning while providing students with a better understanding of the fundamental concepts of modeling and control. It was also observed that even though the students had no background in aeronautics, using an atypical system such as a drone aroused their curiosity, encouraging them to participate, thus making the in-class demonstrations more dynamic.
Reviewing the Exposure of Engineering Occupations to Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Kecman Tamara , Guan Edward , McCahan Susan
Published: October 2024

An engineering degree should include learning the current skills required in a variety of jobs in an engineering discipline of choice. However, as new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are implemented, the skills required by human workers will evolve. This paper builds on previous research which compared the verb/noun pairs in AI patents to those found in occupational descriptions to obtain numerical scores reflecting how exposed various occupations are to AI disruption. Improvements to this method, including a new selection method for identifying AI specific patents and the use of a different verb/noun extraction method, are used in this work. The updated method is then employed to identify tasks associated with engineering professions that are vulnerable to AI displacement. Specifically, it was found that Microsystems, Human Factors, and Electrical Engineering have relatively high exposure scores. The exposure of Electrical Engineering is further analyzed to determine the aspects of the occupation that are potentially most vulnerable to AI displacement. The analysis illustrates that the impact of AI might not undermine an entire task or skill. Rather, this type of emerging technology may displace or alter the nature of a task. This work is still in progress. The exposure scores themselves are not the focus, but they are a first step toward identifying the type of skills and engineering occupations that may be affected by AI technologies. This work has ramifications for engineering education as educators make choices about which skills to teach and which to abandon in the curriculum.
Excuse me, but can you repeat the question? Identifying correlations between thousands of engineering student questions and their impacts on the content and delivery of course materials
Authors: Lobo Brendan , Chen Gerry , Colic Sinisa , Variawa Chirag
Published: October 2024

Student-generated questions play an important part in the learning process. This exploratory study examines trends between the type/frequency of these questions and the timeline of the course they are asked in. Modern pre-trained large-language models are used to classify these questions with very little labelled data at a reasonable accuracy. Results show that questioning trends span years and courses. Future work identifying the precise cause of these trends has the potential to allow instructors to monitor their classes’ learning progress in real-time.
TEACHING THE HIERARCHY WITHIN VARIOUS APPROACHES TO SAFETY
Authors: Wright P. Eng., Ph. D. CRSP, CCPE Geoffrey
Published: October 2024

This paper highlights examples of approaches to safety and illustrates how these approaches influence the implementation of the hierarchy of controls. The hierarchy of controls emphasizes the elimination or reduction of exposure to hazards by using the most effective controls in a hierarchical order. The five control measures, from most to least effective, are: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Undergraduate engineering students should be well informed about the hierarchy of controls, the order in which the controls are applied, and be able to justify why they applied a particular level of control. Teaching a hierarchical approach to safety also benefits undergraduate engineering students after they graduate. It is concluded that the educational training provided to an undergraduate engineering student should ensure that the hierarchy of controls is explained, and its application reinforced with engineering-specific examples throughout the undergraduate years.
Implementing Competency Based Assessment (CBA) in a First Year Engineering Program
Authors: Maw Sean , Fredlund Peyton , Stickwood Andrea , Hill Madyson , Huang Shaobo
Published: October 2024

The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering implemented a new First Year Engineering program in 2021/22. Competency-based assessment (CBA) was implemented across most of the curriculum, in a variety of types of courses. An extensive survey of this First Year cohort was conducted in the summer of 2022, and several questions focused on student perceptions of experiences with various aspects of the CBA implementation. This paper details findings from student perceptions of the USask CBA system, the reasons for those perceptions, how students used and navigated CBA, and suggestions for improvement. Descriptive statistics were compiled for all closed-form questions as well as for the coded text response questions. Overall, CBA worked quite well in this first major roll-out of the program. The forgiving nature of the assessment scheme was the most noted positive feature. Logistics play a key role in realizing CBA’s benefits, and improvements in the implementation will be needed in order for students and the program to maximize the potential of CBA.
Employing AI to Help Evaluate Accumulating Student Perspective in Curricular Design
Authors: Bruce David
Published: October 2024

Curricular design efforts benefit from system implementation for both development and ongoing improvement. A project-goal framework was selected to interconnect curricular efforts with artifacts of learning that represent graduate attributes across-curriculum. These artifacts are adjudicated in correlation with prepared rubrics to guide assessment in connection with set learning outcomes. While artifacts are a good metric to show learning outcomes in the eyes of the educator and accreditation boards, there are questions remaining if this perspective of learning is shared by the learners themselves, and if improvement in focus can be made by employing a LLM AI. Comparison of student surveys were correlated with machine-learning generated association of assignment rubrics to both course and program learning objectives. The results indicate that while both students and instructors share a similar perspective of what is going on in the classroom, these new AI tools could be used to improve the interconnection of learning goals to artifact requirements.
Gender Parity and Program Choice: Which Engineering Programs Women Students Prefer to Enter
Authors: Harandi Negar , D'Entremont Agnes , Ostafichuk Peter
Published: October 2024

Many engineering programs have historically struggled to attract and retain women students. At UBC, two new engineering programs—Biomedical Engineering (BME) and Environmental Engineering (ENV)—have a high percentage of women students compared to other disciplines. However, anecdotal evidence consistent with research on US schools suggested that BME and ENV might have drawn women away from more traditional engineering programs, such as mechanical or civil. This creates a challenge for improving gender parity across all engineering disciplines, and means women are over-represented in disciplines that comprise a small proportion of industry jobs. In this paper, we examine 11 years of student data ranking preferences for second-year programs out of a common first-year at UBC. We found evidence that the addition of BME is associated with a drop in the fraction of women selecting electrical engineering. We also found patterns in the combinations of top-ranked disciplines for men and women students. And we examined the impact of UBC’s pre-BME program on ranking BME as a first choice for women and men.
Understanding Engineers’ Ethical Environmental Responsibility
Authors: Randall Emma Jane , Strong David
Published: October 2024

Engineers Canada states that engineers must, “Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and the protection of the environment and promote health and safety within the workplace” [1]. This is frequently the only guideline directly related to the environment included in Canadian provincial and territorial Professional Engineering Codes of Ethics (PECoE) which are a primary resource for teaching engineering ethics [1]; notably, Ontario’s PECoE currently does not explicitly mention the environment [2]. Minimal formal ethical guidelines indicate interpretations of engineers’ professional responsibility with respect to the environment may vary in both industry and engineering education. With the growing focus on sustainable development alongside escalating environmental crises, a thorough investigation of engineers’ professional ethical responsibility to the environment is time-sensitive and necessary [3]. The purpose of this study is to improve understanding of how engineers and engineering students view and interpret their professional ethical responsibility to the environment and PECoE in a Canadian context. The ultimate goal of this research will be to aid the development of engineering ethics and sustainability curricula, as well as Professional Engineering Codes of Ethics. A key result from preliminary findings, is that participants feel there may be a need to explicitly include more guidelines on the environment in the Ontario PECoE.
CAS2E STUDY – FROM STUDENT ENGAGED EDUCATIONAL DESIGN TO LEARNER LED EDUCATIONAL DESIGN
Authors: El-Shebiny Raghad , Alsop Olivia , Newland Franz
Published: October 2024

Engineering education has many gaps between expectations and reality. Students’ mental health and wellbeing is insufficiently considered when designing courses and programs. Current course design is not inclusive of different learning styles. Companies commonly require 3-5 years of experience for entry level jobs because their new hires are not learning enough with their post-secondary education. Graduate schools are noting similar concerns with their incoming students. We argue that today’s engineering students need: a better educational experience; more accommodating and inclusive course and program design; and a smaller gap between their education and the outcomes they need for success beyond their studies. We propose addressing this with four methods: involving student voices in decisions on design; gamification of educational spaces and the student’s educational experience; introducing more inclusive design into programs and courses; and using work-integrated and project-based learning in more fields of study in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
Simple And Effective Teaching Strategies for Increasing Graduate Attributes Competency Levels
Authors: Turrin Sabrina , Poulin Katrina , Saxe Amanda , Khazaka Roni , Kanaan Marwan
Published: October 2024

Instructors often assume that implementing new teaching strategies will require a significant amount of time and preparation, however, that is not always the case. In fact, numerous near-effortless teaching strategies were proven to be effective in several disciplines in higher education. This paper surveys leading educational journals and identifies such strategies which also have the potential of being successful in an engineering classroom. Furthermore, the effectiveness of these strategies for developing graduate attributes is explored.
"Please may I have some more?" – Assessing Student and Instructor Intersubjective Agreement on Part Marks in Engineering Mathematics
Authors: Cochrane Sambea , Cohen Shai , Foster Jason , Pugh Mary
Published: October 2024

Driven by student requests for more marks (some prefer ‘partial credit’), this paper asks if there is evidence that students adapt to the marking rubrics encountered in universities. Through a weekly handout in a first-year engineering mathematics class, we explore the progress students make in their understanding of how instructors grade. How does student expectation of an unknown grading rubric shift with the accumulation of experience in a course? Through our exploration, we reveal unfortunate findings about how well students adapt, a lot of unanswered questions, a few sources of good news, and promising directions for the research to pursue.