bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Проектирование подвески гоночного болида
Authors: Бобровский А. В. , Зотов А. В. , Шабанов А. А. , Чижаткина Е. Д.
Published: December 2024

Рассмотрены преимущества и недостатки различных типов подвесок. Определено, что для гоночного болида, разрабатываемого в рамках проекта Formula Student, для обеспечения точного контроля положения колёс относительно дорожного полотна оптимальным типом подвески будет система на двойных поперечных рычагах. Представлены требования регламента проекта по конструктивным ограничениям гоночного болида, соблюдение которых является обязательным для прохождения технического регламента. Представлены критерии выбора параметров колесной базы автомобиля, соблюдение которых позволило облегчить компоновку автомобиля при сохранении динамики и маневренности. Рассмотрены преимущества и недостатки разных вариантов ширины колеи гоночного болида. Рассмотрены критерии выбора размера колесных дисков. В качестве оптимального варианта выбраны шины Hoosier 20×7,5-13 в сочетании с магниевыми трёхсоставными дисками Keizer. Определены необходимые углы поворота управляемых колес для минимизации потерь сцепления и улучшения траектории прохождения поворотов. Представлены критерии выбора коэффициента Аккермана, который определяет степень дифференциации углов поворота колес. Произведён анализ деформации шин при разном давлении при варьировании вертикальных и горизонтальных нагрузок. Представлены параметры боковой деформации шин. Представлен алгоритм определения статического развала.
Scan it - get it: A study on the socio-demographic characteristics of consumers using qr codes
Authors: Şentürk Esma Ebru
Published: December 2024

The present study examined the usage of QR codes among consumers from different demographic groups (gender, generation, marital status, work, income, education, experience with QR codes, QR code usage frequency, QR code risk perception) within the framework of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). An online survey was used in the research methodology. A total of 556 individuals aged 18 and above residing in Türkiye were included in the study. The data obtained were utilized to analyze the effect of the perceived usefulness and perceived enjoyment dimensions of the TAM on QR code usage attitude and intention to use, accomplished through the use of structural equation modeling. The findings showed that user experience and security perception influence QR code usage. Additionally, the study demonstrated that perceived enjoyment positively affects the intention to use QR codes, whereas perceived usefulness has no effect on the intention to use QR codes. It is imperative to develop security measures, conduct awareness studies, and enhance consumers' perceptions of trust in QR codes to facilitate the widespread acceptance of QR codes.
Kamu ekonomisinde götürü vergileme ve götürü sübvansiyon: Teorik bir değerlendirme
Authors: Bapbacı Özlem , Karagöz Berkan
Published: December 2024

Götürü vergi ve götürü sübvansiyon uygulaması, refah iktisadının ikinci temel teoreminin bir konusudur. Refah iktisadı bilimsel olarak götürü vergi ve götürü sübvansiyon uygulamasının etkinliği bozmadan adaleti sağlayabileceğini savunur. Götürü vergi ve götürü sübvansiyonlar ikame etkisi yaratmamaktadır. Ancak özellikle vergi özelinde, farklılaştırılmış götürü vergi sistemi etkinlik bozmadan gelir dağıtım fonksiyonunu kazanabilir. Bu bağlamda kamu maliyesi, mükellefler arasında farklılaştırılmış götürü vergi sisteminin arayışı içindedir. Götürü vergi, mükellefler arası farklılaştırılabilirse vergi sistemi içinde yer edinebilir ve işlerlik kazanabilir. Götürü sübvansiyon uygulamalarında, alt gelir gruplarına uygulanacak yoksulluk programlarının serbest işleyen bir piyasada kaynak dağılımında etkinliği bozmayan doğru fiyat sinyalleri yaratacağı öngörülmektedir. Çalışmanın amacı, götürü vergi ve götürü sübvansiyon kavramlarını kamu ekonomisi açısından inceleyerek; uygulama örneklerini araştırmak ve günümüz maliye sistemlerinde götürü vergi ve götürü sübvansiyonun kullanılabilmesi için ne gibi arayışlar olduğunu ve dünyada yaygınlaşması için nelere gerek duyulduğunu ortaya koymaktır.
“Do leaders change?”: A review of the contrasting behaviors of political leaders in ordinary-extraordinary situations
Authors: Yılan Yunus , Özkanan Arzu
Published: December 2024

The images of political leaders are affected by various factors such as their personality traits, leadership skills, behaviors, and attitudes. In times of crisis, the communication skills, leadership skills, and decision-making processes of political leaders are of great importance. The extraordinary situations brought about by the global pandemic constituted the focus of this study in order to determine and compare the behaviors of leaders in both ordinary and extraordinary conditions. In the study, the biographies, relevant scientific research, media, and official statements of the leaders of countries such as Germany, America, China, England, and Russia were transferred to the NVivo 10 program and examined, considering their pre-pandemic situations. The findings obtained reveal that the behaviors of leaders in ordinary and extraordinary situations vary. Angela Merkel moved away from stability during the period of uncertainty; Vladimir Putin maintained his authoritarian and oppressive leadership, but shifted from ideological leadership to pragmatic leadership. Boris Johnson, while defined as an ideological leader, has occasionally exhibited pragmatic behaviors. Donald Trump, on the other hand, adopted a pragmatic approach in ordinary times, but tried to strengthen this approach even further in extraordinary times.
Theoretical Inputs on Clinical Psychology
Authors: Soares Luísa
Published: December 2024

The current model of practicing clinical psychology is less suited to the world standards. We reflect on to what and where does clinical psychology fit today after occurring a pandemic worldwide going throughout a theoretical review on clinical observation, multidisciplinary teams, therapeutic relationship and change and challenges of clinical psychology. Covid-19 Pandemic consequences are emerging in mental health where communication between clients and therapists are changing new technologies are producing mental health contents and the question remains: can technology artificial intelligence replace a human therapist? Reflections on the scopes of clinical psychology as one of first subdiscipline emerging from Psychology are presented. I do hope interpersonal connection, eye to eye, verbal and nonverbal actions are still considered crucial in understanding psychological suffering. What matters most is the quality of the relationships we develop and maintain throughout our life’s. Technology can help towards that goal but can never replace it.
A Fragilidade e relação com teste de caminhada de seis minutos.
Authors: Silveira Caroline Melo , Almeida Ana Julia Garcia de , Mendes-Rodrigues Clesnan , Campos Erica Carolina
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: avaliar a fragilidade em pacientes com doenças cardiovasculares e o desempenho no teste de caminhada de seis minutos (TC6) em participantes do programa de reabilitação cardiovascular ambulatorial (RCV). Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo, descritivo, de pacientes acima de 60 anos participantes da RCV no período de abril de 2021 até abril de 2023. Dados do TC6 e estimativa da capacidade cardiorrespiratória (ACR) e escala CFS foram obtidos pré e pós RCV, expressos em média±desvio padrão. Resultados: Doze prontuários foram avaliados: idade média de 68,3±6,58 anos, 5 homens e 7 mulheres. A CFS pré e pós reabilitação foi respectivamente de 5,0±1,28 e 3,75±1,48. As distâncias do TC6 pré e pós RCV foram de 292,33±88,86 e 375,16±111,80 metros (m), respectivamente. A velocidade média do TC6 pré e pós RCV foi de 48,71±14,80 e 62,52±18,64 m/min, respectivamente. Os pacientes apresentam escala CFS entre vulnerável, levemente frágil, moderadamente frágil e muito frágil; com melhora após RCV para levemente frágil, vulnerável, regular, ativo e muito ativo. Houve incremento na distância percorrida e na velocidade média de execução do TC6, o que refletiu também na melhora da aptidão cardiorrespiratória (ACR) estimada de muito baixa à boa após RCV. Conclusão: Quanto maior a fragilidade, menor foi o desempenho e a velocidade nos TC6 e o programa de exercícios supervisionados promoveu o incremento na capacidade funcional tornando-os mais ativos, uma estratégia importante para promover adaptações sistêmicas benéficas que contribuem para melhora funcional.
Biogenic Synthesis and Antifungal Efficacy of Citrus macrocarpa Bunge-Derived Copper Oxide Nanoparticles for Sustainable Agricultural Pathogen Management
Authors: Lirio Gary Antonio , Bagkus Dasha , Acuna Erin Wade , Cruz Jhencel Jaela , Dizon Rain Nicole , Evangelista Don King
Published: December 2024

Esta investigación aborda la necesidad de prácticas sostenibles en la agricultura mediante el uso de nanotecnología verde para combatir los patógenos de las plantas. Las nanopartículas de óxido de cobre derivadas de Citrus macrocarpa Bunge (CuO-CmNPs) se sintetizaron biogénicamente utilizando extractos de hojas de la planta. El objetivo fue evaluar sus propiedades antifúngicas contra Fusarium oxysporum, un patógeno agrícola prevalente. Metodológicamente, las nanopartículas se caracterizaron mediante microscopía electrónica de barrido (SEM) y espectroscopia infrarroja por transformada de Fourier (FTIR), que confirmaron su diverso tamaño y distintas funcionalidades orgánicas en la superficie. Un ensayo de dilución en agar demostró una reducción del 61,98% en el crecimiento del patógeno, mostrando una eficacia cercana a la de los fungicidas comerciales estándar, que lograron una reducción del 72,39%. Las evaluaciones estadísticas, incluida una prueba HSD de Tukey, subrayaron la importancia de estos resultados. Los hallazgos respaldan el avance de las prácticas agrícolas sostenibles, en consonancia con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible 12 y 15, que abogan por la producción responsable y la conservación de los ecosistemas terrestres. El estudio recomienda una mayor optimización de los parámetros de síntesis para mejorar la eficacia antifúngica de las CuO-CmNP y sugiere realizar estudios detallados sobre su interacción con las células fúngicas. También se recomiendan evaluaciones del impacto ambiental a largo plazo de las CuO-CmNP.
Student-Athletes Perceptions on the LGBTQIA+ Member Inclusion in Gender- specific Sports in the Philippine Educational System
Authors: Gamutin Kimverly D. , Acero Jamaeca D. , Macarandan El Shaine P. , Varron Christine Dianne G. , Gula Louie
Published: December 2024

This study explored and analyzed the perceptions of students' athletes regarding LGBTQIA+ inclusion in gender-specific sports in the Philippine Educational System. In order to better understand the perceptions of student-athletes from about LGBTQIA+ participants in any gender-specific sports, we used structured interviews. This study was led by a qualitative methodology, especially a phenomenological research design. Phenomenology is a qualitative research method that is ultimately suitable for gaining a thorough understanding of the effective process that describes the informant's life experiences. Through this design, we investigated how student athletes perceived the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in gender-specific sports from various perspectives. This study comes up different results, Inclusion and Acceptance of LGBTQIA+ Individuals in Sports, Gender-Inclusive Practices and Competence in Sports, Mitigating Gender Identity Discrimination, Identity Expression, and Comfort in Sports, Equality and Equity in Training Regardless of Identity, Gender Identity in Sports, Absence of Gender Identity-Based Exclusions and Inclusion Efforts. In conclusion, having a member who identifies as LGBTQIA+ is not a curse nor a blessing because athletes do not find it offensive; instead, it brings them joy at the end of a long day. Athletes contribute what they can because they feel respected by their teammates.
Effect of nimbolide on rat spermatozoa under in-vitro condition: A study on sperm functional events and antioxidants during capacitation
Authors: NT Chaitra , Aladakatti Ravindranath H , B P Nandeshwarappa
Published: December 2024

However, little evidence has been documented to evaluate the clear specific effects of neem-active ingredients in a rat model.  This study aims to evaluate the in vitro effects of nimbolide (tetranortriterpenoids group, one of the main components of  neem leaves), particularly on sperm functional studies, and biochemical and molecular events during capacitation in a dose dependent manner. The results showed a dose- and time-dependent decrease in the functional consequence of capacitation  process i.e., motility score, percentage of motile spermatozoa, Sperm Motility Index (SMI) and levels of molecular events  in sperm followed by declined spontaneous acrosome reaction (AR), which subsequently leads to lesser binding of cauda  epididymal sperm to the Zona pellucida (ZP). Biochemical studies have shown that the activities of antioxidant enzymes  such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, Glutathione reductase (GR) and Glutathione peroxidase (GPx) decreased  significantly while the levels of Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) generation and lipid peroxidation (LPO) increased significantly  in the treated groups indicating nimbolide-induced oxidative stress in rat epididymal sperm. This study confirmed that  nimbolide convincingly inhibited sperm motility in rats by blocking certain biochemical pathways, such as energy  utilization, and showed that sperm capacitation was associated with a reduction in AR, with changes in antioxidant enzymes  reflecting a reduction at the levels of molecular events. This will lead us to produce a special product as a source of a new  male contraceptive.
Review on Anti-Aging Cream
Authors: Vansika  , Kiran C Rodage  , Bellale Sneha Somnath  , Bavage Ashlesha Shivanand  , Torkade Vishal Mahadev
Published: December 2024

Anti-aging creams have gained widespread popularity as a solution to combat the visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles, sagging, and uneven skin tone. These creams typically contain a variety of active ingredients designed to address different aspects of skin aging, including moisturizing, antioxidant effects, and promoting biological activity. Common ingredients found in anti-aging formulations include retinol, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and various plant extracts, each offering unique benefits in enhancing skin health. Retinol, for instance, is known for stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture, while hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture, reducing the appearance of fine lines. Furthermore, the use of antioxidants protects the skin from oxidative stress caused by free radicals, one of the primary contributors to premature aging. The effectiveness of anti-aging creams is determined through a range of evaluations, such as pH measurement, viscosity testing, spreadability, stickiness, and stability tests. These tests ensure that the product not only delivers the desired results but also remains safe and effective over time. Despite their popularity, the efficacy of these creams can vary depending on the formulation and the active ingredients used. This review explores the current understanding of anti-aging creams, their active components, and the methods used to assess their effectiveness, providing insights into their potential benefits and limitations
Factors aggravating food insecurity and its impact on human health in Africa
Authors: Berroukche Abdelkrim
Published: December 2024

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the prevalence of food insecurity in Africa remains double the globalscale to now reach 58% of its population. Relentless drought and high food prices have weakened the ability of Africans to growcrops, raise livestock, and buy food for their families. Food insecurity is multifactorial. Conflicts, climate change, lack of access todrinking water, poverty linked to economic shocks and inequalities as well as poor agricultural and food policies. The solutions tofight against food insecurity are diverse namely, sustainable livelihoods in rural areas and equitable access to resources, access ofvulnerable and disadvantaged groups to sufficient, safe and nutritious food, and effective and sustainable intervention plans andactions to deal with food or agricultural crises. In addition to the factors aggravating food insecurity in Africa, this scourge remainsa complex problem affecting human health. Efforts to improve food security must provide sufficient calories and adequate nutrientsto strengthen sustainable and accessible food systems
Atraumatic subcapsular splenic hematoma secondary to infectious mononucleosis; a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Jukić Ivana , Bračanov Marija
Published: December 2024

Introduction: A subcapsular splenic hematoma caused by infectious mononucleosis due to Epstein-Barr virus infection is a rarecomplication, according to the literature. However, it should be recognized as a potential complication.Case report: In this article, we describe a case report of a 25-year-old woman who had a typical clinical picture of infectiousmononucleosis with the development of a rare complication of subcapsular atraumatic splenic hematoma.Conclusion: The development of this complication corresponds to previous literature data on the occurrence of hematomawithin the first 3 weeks of the onset of infectious mononucleosis. Thanks to the interest of a nurse who was a friend of the patient, adiagnosis of a large subcapsular splenic hematoma was made in time and conservative therapy was recommended. Early diagnostics,on time, prevented more serious complications and avoided splenectomy, which is clinically relevant for the patient’s future.
Petition letters by ordinary Croats in favor of Jews in the Independent State of Croatia (1941–1945)
Authors: Perković Paloš Andrijana , Mijatović Antonija , Pelaić Marin
Published: December 2024

Aim: To test the hypothesis that Croats petitioned author-ities more frequently on behalf of Jews of higher socio-economic status in the Axis-aligned Independent State of Croatia (Nezavisna Država Hrvatska) during World War II. The hypothesis is based on studies from other societies un-der Nazi influence.Methods: We analyzed the linguistic characteristics of 83 pe-tition letters from the Croatian State Archives and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum using the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) software and conducted text mining using ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool. We also examined the differences in the writing style of the petitions on behalf of Jews of different professions and bias in petitioning for Jews with whom the petitioners shared professional interests.Results: The most frequent argument was the Jews’ Croatian patriotism, as evidenced in 69% of the petitions. Petition ar-gumentation and language style did not differ significantly with the profession of the Jews for whom they were written. Signatories from various professions petitioned equally for Jews from a wide range of professional backgrounds. For in-stance, individuals from higher economic sectors (e.g. law-yers, artists) wrote not only for Jews in similar professional fields, but also for those in lower economic sectors (e.g. in-dustry workers). Linguistic analysis showed no significant differences in the psychological and social dimensions mea-sured by LIWC, nor in its four summary measures (Analytic, Clout, Authentic, Tone). The number of signatories was inde-pendent of the petition’s origin (urban or rural).Conclusions: Contrary to patterns observed in other soci-eties under Nazi influence, these 83 petition letters suggest that Croats intervened for Jews regardless of their profes-sion, demonstrating acceptance and inclusivity. This is the first quantitative analysis of petition letters on behalf of Jews during the Holocaust and provides a foundation for further research on this topic.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ УТИЛИЗАЦИИ ОТХОДОВ ДОБЫЧИ ИЗВЕСТНЯКА-РАКУШЕЧНИКА ПУТЕМ ПЕРЕРАБОТКИ В НОВЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ
Authors: Букаев Е.З. , Нурбаева Ф.К. , Муралев Е.Д.
Published: December 2024

Добыча известняка-ракушечника имеет значение для строительства благодаря прочности и экологичности материала. Этот известняк, богатый карбонатом кальция (CaCO₃), применяется для облицовочных и строительных блоков. Однако его добыча сопровождается экологическими рисками: изменением ландшафта, загрязнением, разрушением экосистем и образованием отходов. В работе исследуется возможность переработки отходов известняка для строительства. Испытания материалов на основе карбонатных отходов с добавлением органических компонентов показали их пригодность. Внедрение таких технологий снижает строительные затраты и уменьшает экологическое воздействие

Әктас-ұлутасты өндіру құрылыс үшін материалдың беріктігі мен экологиялық тазалығына байланысты маңызды. Кальций карбонатына (CaCO₃) бай бұл әктас қаптамалық және құрылыс блоктарын жасауға қолданылады. Алайда, оның өндірісі ландшафттардың өзгеруі, ластануы, экожүйелердің бұзылуы және қалдықтардың жиналуын қоса алғанда, экологиялық қауіптермен қатар жүреді. Бұл жұмыста әктастың қалдықтарын құрылысқа қайта өңдеу мүмкіндігі қарастырылады. Органикалық компоненттер қосылған карбонаттық қалдықтар негізіндегі материалдарды сынау олардың жарамдылығын көрсетті. Мұндай технологияларды енгізу құрылыс шығындарын азайтып, экологиялық әсерді төмендетед

The extraction of limestone shell rock is important for construction due to the material’s strength and eco-friendliness. This limestone, rich in calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), is used for cladding and construction blocks. However, its extraction poses environmental risks, including landscape alteration, pollution, ecosystem destruction, and waste generation. This study explores the potential for recycling limestone waste for construction. Tests of materials based on carbonate waste with added organic components demonstrated their suitability. The implementation of such technologies reduces construction costs and minimizes environmental impact
ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ АРХАРЛИНСКОГО ЗОЛОТОРУДНОГО УЗЛА
Authors: Жолтаев Г.Ж. , Умарбекова З.Т. , Минискул Ш.Д. , Аманбаев Р.А.
Published: December 2024

В статье анализируется формирование и геологическое строение Архарлинского золотоносного рудного узла; разбито на 6 этапов, каждый из которых отражает специфические вулканические и магматические процессы. Описана структура рудного узла и его историческое развитие, что позволяет выделить ключевые этапы формирования и типы минерализации. Обсуждаются перспективы дальнейшего изучения площади, включая выявление новых рудных зон, таких как Иглик и Малайсары, а также доразведка глубоких горизонтов и флангов известных месторождений. В статье подчеркивается, что перспективы всего Архарлинского рудного узла могут быть значительно улучшены благодаря более детальному исследованию и актуализации геологических данных. В отличие от других исследований, сосредоточенных на конкретных аспектах месторождения Архарлы, данный обзор предоставляет более широкий взгляд на потенциал всего рудного узла

Мақалада Архарлы алтын кені түйінінің қалыптасуы мен геологиялық құрылымы талданған, ол әртүрлі вулкандық және магмалық процестерді көрсететін алты кезеңге бөлінген. Кен түйінінің құрылымы және оның тарихи дамуы сипатталады, бұл негізгі қалыптасу кезеңдері мен минералдану түрлерін анықтауға мүмкіндік береді. Мақалада аймақты одан әрі зерттеу перспективалары, соның ішінде Іглік пен Малайсары сияқты жаңа кен орындарын анықтау, сондай-ақ белгілі кен орындарының терең көкжиектері мен қанаттарын қосымша барлау мәселелері талқыланады. Сонымен қатар, Архарлы кен түйінінің әлеуетін неғұрлым егжей-тегжейлі зерттеу және геологиялық деректерді жаңарту арқылы айтарлықтай жақсартуға болатыны атап өтілген. Басқа зерттеулерден айырмашылығы, бұл шолу Архарлы кен орнының нақты аспектілеріне назар аудармай, бүкіл кен түйінінің әлеуетіне кеңірек көзқарас ұсынады

The article analyzes the formation and geological structure of the Arkharlin gold-bearing ore knot, breaking it down into six stages, each refl ecting specific volcanic and magmatic processes. The structure of the ore knot and its historical development are described, allowing the identifi cation of key stages of formation and types of mineralization. The article discusses the prospects for further exploration of the area, including the identifi cation of new ore zones such as Iglik and Malay-Sary, as well as the additional exploration of deep horizons and the fl anks of known deposits. It emphasizes that the potential of the entire Arkharlin ore knot could be signifi cantly enhanced through more detailed research and the updating of geological data. Unlike other studies focused on specifi c aspects of the Arkharlin deposit, this review provides a broader perspective on the potential of the entire ore knot
Análisis de la plaza octogonal de San José de Aguilar de la Frontera (Córdoba): geometría y encaje urbano
Authors: Cabezas Pérez Francisco , Castillejo-González Isabel L. , Montes Tubío Francisco de Paula , Triviño-Tarradas Paula
Published: December 2024

La plaza octogonal de San José es uno de los escasos ejemplos de plazas programadas neoclásicas de planta poligonal de principios del siglo XIX. En este artículo se analiza la evolución urbana del municipio de Aguilar de la Frontera (Córdoba) hasta la construcción de este conjunto histórico-artístico. A partir de ahí se estudian los aspectos físicos del entorno, el origen del proyecto, su encaje urbano, las características de su diseño, la geometría y la ejecución final de un elemento arquitectónico singular que se construye en una época especialmente conflictiva.
Comunicar el tiempo y la emoción. La representación del Paisaje en los proyectos de Arquitectura
Authors: Marrodán Ciordia Esperanza , Bilbatua Atorrasagasti Nerea
Published: December 2024

La cuestión de la representación del paisaje es un argumento complejo y largamente estudiado que, en nuestros días, adquiere una nueva perspectiva. Por una parte, el cambio de noción del propio concepto “paisaje” en el contexto contemporáneo introduce la idea de proceso y experiencia frente a la contemplación de una realidad ajena al observador, con la consiguiente necesidad de incorporar al proyecto factores como el tiempo y la emoción, difíciles de representar. Por otra parte, la irrupción de las nuevas tecnologías y el vertiginoso desarrollo de la Inteligencia Artificial abren un mundo de nuevas posibilidades. El presente artículo se centrará en el ámbito de la representación del paisaje en los proyectos de arquitectura, aproximándose a algunas técnicas alternativas a las tradicionales, capaces de aportar nuevas formas de representación de conceptos como el sonido, el olor, la memoria o el tiempo.
Recuperación de la memoria desde la gráfica: iglesia Matriz de Ambato 1904-1949
Authors: López Ulloa Fabián Santiago , Salcedo Landy Carlos Andrés , Espinoza Rojas Anahí Susana , Landy Guamán Carmen
Published: December 2024

El escaso patrimonio cultural material de la ciudad de Ambato en la República de Ecuador, representa un pilar significativo en su memoria histórica y en su identidad colectiva, el cual ha sido mermado por los desastres naturales y por algunas políticas de desarrollo urbano. En la época republicana, en 1904, se comenzó a edificar un ejemplo notable de aquitectura que fue la iglesia católica  de la Matriz, un edificio abovedado de piedra, que llegó a tener una gran carga simbólica en la ciudad, que colapsó parcialmente en el terremoto de 1949, y que finalmente se demolió para construirse la actual y moderna  catedral. El presente trabajo a partir de la investigación de documentación histórica, reconstruye gráficamente la iglesia Matriz, haciento también un recuento de los antecedentes que le dieron significado y su relación con  los valores del patrimonio edificado, subrayando la importancia de recuperar la memoria histórica desde la gráfica. El trabajo se deriva del proyecto de investigación «Análisis arquitectónico del núcleo central de Ambato entre 1895 y 1949: estilos, tipos, técnicas, pérdidas y permanencias» realizado del 2021 al 2023, con el patrocinio de la Dirección de Investigación y Desarrollo de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato.
Revisión de la hipótesis de E. Panofksy del origen del punto de fuga
Authors: López Vílchez Inmaculada , Cabezas Gelabert Lino , Garriga Riera Joaquim
Published: December 2024

Cercano a su centenario, el texto más influyente de la historia de la representación publicado en el siglo XX, La perspectiva como forma simbólica (1927) de Erwin Panofsky, sigue siendo el referente inexcusable sobre el que pivotan los principales debates sobre perspectiva, al que le atribuimos un alcance y erudición fuera de toda duda. Sin embargo, a la luz de nuevas hipótesis planteadas por estudios recientes, así como por el análisis de determinadas evidencias, concluimos que, algunos de sus enunciados han de ser revisados. Este artículo aporta pruebas incompatibles con el famoso hito, formulado por el autor, sobre el origen y datación del descubrimiento del punto de fuga que ejemplifica y precisa de modo categórico en la obra L’Annunciazione (1344) del pintor sienés Ambrogio Lorenzetti. Obra, que también revela ser, entre otras atribuciones y según sus palabras, “símbolo concreto del descubrimiento del infinito mismo”.
El Plan MARS, 1937-1942. Trazado y expresión gráfica
Authors: Alonso Pereira José Ramón
Published: December 2024

El Plan MARS para Londres constituye probablemente la principal aportación británica a la modernidad y una importante contribución internacional al urbanismo moderno. Su proceso proyectual, sin embargo, es poco conocido y ha sido insuficientemente analizado. En este artículo se pretende estudiar tanto sus elementos como su trazado y expresión gráfica, confrontando las fuentes coetáneas y estudiando críticamente sus bases, sus puntos comunes y su carácter diferencial, resaltando su carácter de proyecto total que une las escalas territoriales y edificatorias.
Volume 23, Number 3
Authors: Recreation Therapy American Journal of
Published: December 2024

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Capturing human response to Winter Storm Frankie based on X (formerly known as Twitter) data
Authors: Yum Seungil
Published: December 2024

This study delves into how people responded to Winter Storm Frankie in the United States based on X (formerly known as Twitter®) data according to a multitude of regions, periods, sociodemographic characteristics, census regions, and geographical scales. This study finds that people actively respond to natural disasters on X during the winter storm week. Specifically, the highest number of keywords during the winter storm week is 1.6 times greater than the second-highest number of keywords during the prewinter storm week. Second, the spatial distribution of tweets exhibits significant fluctuations across different periods. For instance, in the prewinter storm week, more tweets are posted in the West region, while in the winter storm week, the Northeast region experiences a higher volume of uploads. Third, regional variables exert a substantial influence on the number of tweets. For instance, Ohio and Montana demonstrate higher elasticity than Pennsylvania. Fourth, many sociodemographic variables, such as gender, age, education, and income, are associated with individual responses. For example, a 1 percent increase in males corresponds to a 0.01 percent increase in tweets.
The impact of COVID-19 public health and social measures on years of potential life lost
Authors: Saullo Ryan , Jones Jansen , Thiese Matthew S. , Cox Chapman , Ogbonnaya Uchenna C. , Hegmann Kurt T.
Published: December 2024

Background: To determine the impacts of statewide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related public health and social measures (PHSMs) and attempted pandemic mitigation measures on years of potential life lost (YPLL).
Methods: The “openness score” of each state during the COVID-19 pandemic was obtained using two open-source sites, the Multistate openness score and the Wallethub openness score. These scores combined various PHSMs, such as restrictions on gatherings and closing various types of businesses. Using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wonder database, the differences in prepandemic (2017-2019) and pandemic excess mortality were calculated in terms of YPLL and then compared to the openness scores using univariate regression modeling.
Results: States that instituted more restrictive PHSMs as measured by openness scores failed to experience reductions in YPLL. On the contrary, there were trends toward statistical significance associating greater YPLL with the institution of more stringent PHSMs (p = 0.109 and p = 0.080 for Multistate and Wallethub, respectively).
Discussion: This study suggests restrictive PHSMs were ineffective for improving mortality in this pandemic and trended toward increasing mortality in the younger population, presumably from other, non-COVID-19 causes.
Initial dose of tapentadol and concomitant use of duloxetine are associated with delirium occurring after initiation of tapentadol therapy in cancer patients
Authors: Nakamura Takeshi , Miyamoto Tomoyoshi , Tanada Daisuke , Nishii Rie , Okamura Saki , Inui Takae , Doi Yoko , Tanaka Kuniyoshi , Yanai Mina , Hirose Munetaka , Kimura Takeshi
Published: December 2024

Objective: Tapentadol causes fewer gastrointestinal adverse events than other potent opioid analgesics because of its low affinity for opioid receptors; however, development of symptoms related to central nervous system disorders, including delirium, has not been well-studied. This study aimed to identify the factors that influence the development of delirium after initiation of tapentadol therapy in hospitalized patients with cancer.
Design: Retrospective study.
Setting/patients: Among 93 patients, for whom treatment using tapentadol was initiated between December 1, 2017, and November 30, 2019, at a single center in Japan, 86 met the inclusion criteria and were enrolled in this study.
Main outcome measures: Delirium occurring within 2 weeks of initiation of the tapentadol treatment was diagnosed by a physician or nurse. Patient background information was obtained, including data on age, sex, medical history, adverse events, starting dose of tapentadol, and concomitant medications.
Results: Age ≥ 67 years, male sex, somnolence after initiation of tapentadol therapy, dose of ≥300 mg/day at the beginning of tapentadol therapy, switching from potent opioids, and concomitant use of duloxetine were associated with delirium occurring after tapentadol therapy initiation.
Conclusions: Among the factors associated with the incidence of delirium after the initiation of tapentadol therapy, patients whose starting dose of tapentadol was 300 mg/day or higher and those receiving concomitant duloxetine, a serotoninnoradrenaline reuptake inhibitor, were at high risk of developing delirium. These findings will help healthcare providers, including pharmacists, in development of treatment plans for preventing delirium when initiating tapentadol therapy in patients with cancer.
Naloxone coprescribing best practice advisory for patients at high risk for opioid-related adverse events
Authors: Sheldon Holly , Duncan Nathan , Singh Amit , Endrizzi Sarah , Conrardy Ryan , Brazauskas Ruta , Peppard William
Published: December 2024

Objective: To implement an electronic health record best practice advisory (BPA) to promote coprescribing of naloxone to patients at high risk of serious opioid-related adverse events (ORADEs).
Design: This pre–post quasi-experimental study evaluated 9 months of opioid and naloxone prescription data before and after BPA implementation.
Setting: The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin enterprise is comprised of 45 ambulatory clinics and 10 hospitals, including the only adult Level 1 trauma center in eastern Wisconsin.
Patients: Patients who received opioid prescriptions in the preimplementation time period (n = 106,615 prescriptions) and post-implementation time period (n = 107,352 prescriptions) were included.
Interventions: BPA activation criteria included entry of a prescription with a morphine equivalent daily dose of 50 or greater with at least a 5-day supply, concomitant opioid and benzodiazepine prescription, or opioid prescription entry for a patient with a documented history of opioid overdose. The BPA defaulted to coprescribe naloxone, while also providing suppression options.
Main outcome measure: The primary endpoint was the change in naloxone prescription rate for patients on chronic opioid therapy (COT) with a morphine milligram equivalent daily dose (MEDD) per day of 50 or greater.
Results: The naloxone coprescription rate for COT patients with a MEDD of 50 or greater increased from 12.2 percent (95 percent confidence interval [CI] 10.4-14.4) to 34.79 percent (95 percent CI 31.8-38.2) after the BPA was implemented (odds ratio 2.85, 95 percent CI 2.37-3.42, p-value < 0.001).
Conclusions: Use of BPA increased the rate of naloxone coprescribing for patients at risk of serious ORADE.
Appendix: The effects of physician stigma and hesitancy with opioids on patient pain care in the United States: A survey study
Authors: Boorman David W. , Nair Priyanka H. , John Samuel B. , Zivot Joel , Potru Sudheer
Published: December 2024

Objectives: Determine if physician stigma toward patients with chronic pain or opioid use disorder or physician hesitancy prescribing opioids adversely affects patient pain care. Explore the demographics associated with stigma and hesitancy.
Design: Survey, 25 questions.
Setting: Physician faculty at medical schools (80 percent), private physician Facebook® groups (15 percent), and others (5 percent), all specialties.
Participants: N = 352 attending United States physicians.
Main outcome measure: Physician self-reported patient pain care quality.
Results: Subjectively worse patient pain care was not found to be associated with stigma but had a borderline association with hesitancy (p = 0.046). Subjectively worse pain care was associated with less knowledge and experience with opioids (odds ratio [OR] 4.1, 95 percent confidence interval [CI] 3.0-5.6), practicing in the Midwest region (OR 2.1, 95 percent CI 1.2-3.4), and specialty: emergency (OR 53, 95 percent CI 20-139), other internal (OR 15, 95 percent CI 6.6-34), and general medicine (OR 12, 95 percent CI 5.4-26) compared to pain medicine. Physician stigma was more likely to be high in males (OR 2.5, 95 percent CI 1.5-4.3) and medium in physicians over 55 (OR 2.5, 95 percent CI 1.5-4.5). Compared to medium stigma, those with low stigma (General Linear Model (GLM) 0.35, 95 percent CI 0.18-0.52) and high stigma (GLM 0.22, 95 percent CI 0.01-0.44) were both more hesitant to prescribe opioids. More hesitancy was associated with less knowledge and experience (GLM 0.14, 95 percent CI 0.05-0.22) and physicians under 55 (GLM 0.24, 95 percent CI 0.08-0.40).
Conclusions: Although physician stigma was not found to affect patient pain care adversely, self-reporting bias and/or questionnaire issues may account for this. Physician specialty and knowledge and experience with opioids were important factors.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of opioid use disorder: A narrative review
Authors: Edinoff Amber N. , Sall Saveen , Wagner Sarah E. , Zahari Alexa R. , Portillo Mauricio J. , Jackson Eric D. , Wagner Danielle M. , Cornett Elyse M. , Murnane Kevin S. , Kaye Adam M. , Kaye Alan D.
Published: December 2024

It is estimated that over 16 million people are living with opioid use disorder (OUD) worldwide, with 2.1 million people in the United States. Opioid addiction is theorized to be associated with strong dopaminergic response to opioid receptor stimulations that contributes to reward-seeking behaviors and individuals' experiences with opioids. Methadone and buprenorphine have been game changers; however, both come with limitations, especially in the era of fentanyl use. Naltrexone is another treatment used for OUD that blocks opioid receptors. An emerging treatment of significant interest is a neuro-interventional technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which is currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of depression and, recently, for obsessive compulsive disorder and tobacco use disorder. TMS has been seen in some studies to significantly reduce cravings for opioids with effects beyond the last administrated treatment. This manuscript is a narrative review of the potential relevance of TMS, specifically, repetitive TMS, in the future treatment of OUD.
Benford’s Law and Beyond: A framework for auditors
Authors: Le Long , Mantelaers Eric
Published: December 2024

We propose a systematic framework that integrates Benford’s Law – a mathematical principle predicting the frequency distribution of leading digits – with advanced statistical and machine learning techniques for enhanced anomaly detection in financial auditing, especially highlighting actionable next steps for implementation. This framework combines Benford’s Law with K-means clustering and multi-digit analysis (First-two and First-three digits) to effectively distinguish between errors, benign anomalies, and fraudulent activities. Empirical validation on financial transaction data demonstrates significant improvements in fraud detection accuracy and reliability, offering practical insights and guidance for auditors on adopting a more robust approach to anomaly detection in modern auditing practices.
Towards Technological Ecologies as Compositional Environments in the Pedagogy of Acoustic Composition
Authors: Aulich John
Published: December 2024

Over the last few decades, the use of engraving software in acoustic composition pedagogy has become near ubiquitous. Numerous studies, such as those by Chen and O’Neill, Owlabi, and Nielsen, show that the use of both notation software and technology more broadly in composition aids both the creative process and the development of musical skills. However the paradigms of thought offered by traditional engraving software such as Sibelius and Finale arguably discourage approaches to acoustic composition beyond the quantifiable parameters it encodes visually and represents in playback, leading to the decentring of many of the musical features prevalent in contemporary art music.
Using a framework informed by ecosystem-oriented analyses of creativity and Sara Ahmed’s queer phenomenology of disorientation, this paper will interrogate the potential for practical applications of new technology to broaden student composers’ toolkits when used in addition to notation software. As such, it draws from a range of real-world examples in order to offer educators some achievable means by which they can encourage student composers to think beyond notation software, as well a number of suggestions for future research, and furnish them with a basis from which to consider their music in terms that matter most to them.
Digital Competences in Classical Music Teaching: From a Critical View to the Systematization of Digital Resource
Authors: Nikolić Sanela , Leković Biljana
Published: December 2024

The number and variety of online classical music digital resources require specific knowledge to independently search for, select and incorporate appropriate content into the teaching process, as these represent alternative teaching tools that go beyond the primary didactic materials. The basic assumption of this paper is that the digital competences of music teachers imply not only the mastery of tools – concrete digital resources – but also a specific theoretical knowledge of music encoding, storage and transposition informed by computer science as a prerequisite for developing a skill to use digital tools. The main contribution of this article is therefore to identify the key theoretical knowledge and digital resources that music teachers should understand to successfully develop and utilize their digital competences in the context of classical music teaching. The main principles and practices of music encoding, storage, and transposition are identified and explained regarding relevant academic studies. Based on an analysis and systematization, the open-access classical music digital resources are selected and classified, considering the most representative examples.
Alles im Blick?
Authors: von Rekowski Elke
Published: December 2024

Smartwatches und Wearables: Die digitalen Helfer bieten immer mehr Komfort und Gesundheitsfunktionen. Sie werden zum Coach bei sportlichen Aktivitäten, tracken den Schlaf, messen Blutdruck oder Atemfrequenz und unterstützen Senioren. Von Elke von Rekowski
Perancangan KMS Berbasis Web Dalam Meningkatkan Kompetensi Wisata Lokal Menggunakan Model SECI
Authors: Husna Miftahul , Saputra Faiz Rizki , Vurnama Rival , Sugiarti Yuni
Published: December 2024

Abstrak: Pariwisata merupakan sektor yang dinamis dan berkontribusi signifikan terhadap perekonomian global, termasuk Indonesia. Penelitian ini membahas perancangan Sistem Manajemen Pengetahuan (KMS) berbasis web untuk mendukung pengembangan pariwisata lokal, dengan menggunakan model SECI (Socialization, Externalization, Combination, Internalization) sebagai kerangka utama pengelolaan siklus pengetahuan. Tahap Socialization digunakan untuk menangkap tacit knowledge dari pelaku wisata melalui interaksi langsung dan observasi. Externalization mengubah tacit knowledge menjadi explicit knowledge dalam bentuk panduan digital dan katalog informasi. Pada tahap Combination, berbagai explicit knowledge diintegrasikan ke dalam platform KMS yang terpusat. Akhirnya, tahap Internalization memungkinkan pelaku wisata untuk mempelajari dan menginternalisasi pengetahuan eksplisit tersebut melalui modul pelatihan daring dan fitur interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model SECI memberikan struktur yang sistematis untuk pengelolaan pengetahuan wisata lokal, sehingga meningkatkan kompetensi dan memperluas jangkauan promosi destinasi wisata ke pasar global. Kesimpulannya, KMS berbasis web ini tidak hanya mendukung pengelolaan pengetahuan, tetapi juga memperkuat daya saing pariwisata lokal di era digital.
Kata kunci: Digital, KMS, Pariwisata, SECI Model, Website.
Implementasi Metode SAW Dan VIKOR Pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Dalam Menentukan Lokasi Pembangunan Perumahan
Authors: Mulyana Jajang , Istandi Rifal Hildan , Yanitasari Yessi , Mubarok Ahmad
Published: December 2024

Developer perumahan mengalami tantangan dalam memilih lokasi pembangunan perumahan yang tepat untuk menghindari kesalahan dalam memilih agar tidak berdampak negatif pada penjualan dan minat masyarakat. Pemilihan lokasi untuk pembangunan perumahan memerlukan evaluasi menyeluruh terhadap berbagai faktor seperti lokasi bebas banjir dan longsor, akses jalan, harga permeter, jarak ke jalan utama, jarak ke pasar, jarak ke SD, jarak ke SMP, jarak ke SMA, jarak ke rumah sakit, dan luas lahan. Untuk menghadapi permasalahan tersebut, Sistem Pendukung Keputusan sangat diperlukan dalam memilih lokasi yang tepat untuk pembangunan perumahan dengan menggunakan 10 kriteria dan 10 alternatif yang telah ditentukan. Dalam Sistem Pendukung Keputusan ini, mengadopsi metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) dan VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija i KOmpromisno Resenje (VIKOR) serta menerapkan metode pengembangan sistem iterative waterfall. Hasil perhitungan metode SAW pada penelitian ini menunjukkan Dusun Citamiang Desa Talagamulya mendapatkan skor tertinggi sebesar 25,15 sementara Dusun Selang Desa Darawolong mendapatkan skor terendah sebesar 17,90. Alternatif dengan skor terbesar dipilih sebagai lokasi pembangunan perumahan. Sedangan berdasarkan hasil perhitungan metode VIKOR, Dusun Citamiang Desa Talagamulya mendapatkan nilai terendah dengan nilai 0.07 dan Dusun Selang Desa Darawolong mendapatkan nilai tertinggi dengan nilai 1.00. Pada metode VIKOR, alternatif dipilih adalah yang memiliki nilai terendah.