bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ethical Issues and Distressing Aspects Regularly Faced by Healthcare Professionals in the Care of Pediatric Cancer Patients in Indian Context: A Narrative Review from a Bioethics Consortium
Authors: Baliga Manjeshwar Shrinath , Avabrata Shridhar , Madathil Lal P. , Gur Arpita , George Thomas , D’souza Russell Franco , Palatty Princy Louis
Published: November 2024

Caring for children affected by cancer presents one of the most challenging situations for both family members and healthcare workers. Treating children is highly complicated compared to adult patients because they do not understand the severity of the ailment, inability to make educated judgments, and tendency to experience pain during procedures and treatment, and require significant emotional support. Furthermore, cancer treatment is often prolonged and expensive, affecting families both psychologically and financially. In such circumstances, healthcare providers bear the responsibility to provide optimal treatment while also addressing the stress and suffering of both the patient and the caregivers. Pediatric oncology healthcare workers are often exposed to a range of medical and non-medical ethical dilemmas, including breaking bad news, obtaining assent and informed consent, managing financial toxicity, addressing oncofertility concerns, managing treatment-induced long-term side effects, and handling end-of-life issues, all of can be highly challenging. Moreover, the resolution of these processes can be complex, often leaving healthcare workers with more questions than answers. There are very few articles addressing the moral issues faced by healthcare workers treating children affected by cancer in India. This review, based on 12 years of work by the Bioethics Consortium, addresses the most commonly encountered clinical aspects in Indian clinics and aims to contribute to the development of teaching and training of healthcare students and professionals.
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical cytology in pregnancy
Authors: Kim Ji-Young , Shim Jeong Yun
Published: November 2024

Cervical cancer screening during pregnancy presents unique challenges for cytologic interpretation. This review focuses on pregnancy-associated cytomorphological changes and their impact on diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cervical cancer. Pregnancy-induced alterations include navicular cells, hyperplastic endocervical cells, immature metaplastic cells, and occasional decidual cells or trophoblasts. These changes can mimic abnormalities such as koilocytosis, adenocarcinoma in situ, and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions, potentially leading to misdiagnosis. Careful attention to nuclear features and awareness of pregnancy-related changes are crucial for correct interpretation. The natural history of CIN during pregnancy shows higher regression rates, particularly for CIN 2, with minimal risk of progression. Management of abnormal cytology follows modified risk-based guidelines to avoid invasive procedures, with treatment typically deferred until postpartum. The findings reported in this review emphasize the importance of considering pregnancy status in cytological interpretation, highlight potential problems, and provide guidance on differentiating benign pregnancy-related changes from true abnormalities. Understanding these nuances is essential for accurate diagnosis and proper management of cervical abnormalities in pregnant women.
Políticas Públicas e Evelhecimento Populacional no Interior do Paraná: Guarapuava em Análise
Authors: Rocha Ana Paula Azevedo da , Brumes Karla Rosário
Published: November 2024

Considerando o processo de transição demográfica iniciado no Brasil na segunda metade do século passado e uma de suas consequências principais: o envelhecimento da população brasileira é que se propôs esse estudo. O trabalho teve como objetivo averiguar a existência e a implementação de políticas públicas destinadas especificamente para a população idosa na escala municipal, tendo como recorte espacial o município de Guarapuava, localizado no interior do estado do Paraná. Para desenvolver a investigação foram realizados estudos bibliográficos sobre a temática, análises de dados estatísticos bem como pesquisa empírica, esta desenvolvida por intermédio de entrevistas que foram realizadas com atores públicos municipais, responsáveis por diversas secretarias do município estudado. Foi possível observar com o desenvolvimento do trabalho que existem políticas públicas e que elas vêm sendo postas em prática. No entanto, tais políticas ainda são insipientes e estão em fase inicial de desenvolvimento.
Simulation-Driven Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of n-MOSFET using Silvaco Athena and Atlas: From Process to Parameters
Authors: Hossain Md.Mosabbir , Ahmed Kh.Shakil , Rubyat Kazi Mysoon , Chowdhury Md. Hojaifa Daiyan , Chowdhury Md. Rashique Hamjah , Islam Md.Johirul , Chowdhury Md. Iqbal Bahar
Published: November 2024

In this work, an n-channel MOSFET of Silvaco TCAD has been fabricated and analyzed using commercially available simulation software tools, namely Athena and Atlas. The fabrication of NMOS has been done through a series of fabrication steps, which include wafer selection with appropriate orientation and phosphorus doping, oxide diffusion, boron-implantation for p-well formation, polysilicon deposition, phosphorus-implantation for heavily doped n+-regions, aluminum-deposition for source/drain contact and extraction of unused materials-all of these steps has been performed through the Athena tool. Afterward, Atlas performs several simulations to deduce the transfer characteristics curves (the ID vs. VGS curves). The various performance parameters of the fabricated device, which include the on current (Ion), the off current (Ioff), the on/off ratio, the threshold voltage (Vth), the subthreshold swing, and the Drain-Induced Barrier Lowering (DIBL), are also determined using the Atlas tool. These simulation-basedanalyses provide a better understanding of an NMOS device's fabrication process and a clearer physical insight into its characteristiccurves and performance parameters.
PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGES IN TEACHING FOLKLORE TO CHILDREN IN NON-FORMAL EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY FROM BULGARIA
Authors:   reschool and Primary School Education, Faculty of Education, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Bulgaria, Iv. Budakova Stefka
Published: November 2024

This study analyzes data from a survey conducted among non-formal education teachers engaged in teaching folklore to children. It investigates effective practices and challenges these educators encounter in the transmission of folklore traditions to contemporary youth. Drawing on the collected data, the research proposes targeted strategies to enhance and optimize the teaching process, addressing the specific needs of both students and educators within this cultural and pedagogical context.
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN VARIOUS FIELDS
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bulgaria, Dimanova Donika
Published: November 2024

Geographic information systems are powerful tools for collecting, analyzing and visualizing geographic data to support decision making in a variety of activities. The aim of this paper is to present the basic principles of GIS and their applications in various fields ranging from ecology and urban planning to health and security. GIS plays an important role in the modern world, enabling better understanding and management of spatial processes and phenomena.
REVEALING ANOMALIES BY NETWORK PACKET FLOODING ON BUILT FTP AND OPENSSH SERVERS IN CONTROLLED LAB ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bulgaria, Boyanov Petar
Published: November 2024

This scientific paper investigates the effects of network packet flooding on FTP (port 21) and SSH (port 22) protocols, aiming to reveal and document anomalies in server behavior under high-load conditions. By simulating packet flooding in a controlled lab environment, an analysis on vulnerabilities and anomalies unique to each protocol is conducted in order to the improve defensive capabilities. The results provide guidance on best practices to secure FTP and OpenSSH services against malicious traffic, such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, supporting wider network security strategies.
ANALYSIS OF THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE SPEKTRUM OF A PARAMETRIC MICROWAVE CONVERTER
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bulgaria, Vasilev Dragomir
Published: November 2024

In this scientific paper, we have considered a method for determining the complex reflection coefficient based on spectral analysis of the output voltage of a parametric microwave converter.
EVALUATING MICROPOLLUTANTS IN THE DANUBE RIVER: ASSESSING CONCENTRATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Authors:   Jaroslav Černi Water Institute, Belgrade, Serbia, Perović Marija
Published: November 2024

Freshwater pollution poses a significant global challenge, largely driven by the continuous release of synthetic organic substances into the environment. This persistent contamination underscores the urgent need for a thorough understanding of the chemical status of Earth’s surface waters. Even trace amounts (ng/L; μg/L) of these substances, known as micropollutants, can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems, posing risks to both biodiversity and human health. This research examines key water quality parameters of the Danube River in Serbia, focusing on the prevalence of micropollutants within a river basin that spans 92% of the country’s land area and 10% of the entire Danube basin. It also provides an overview of existing regulatory frameworks that set limit values for these contaminants. By reviewing official data on hazardous substances and other pollutants concentration, the study provides valuable insights into water quality challenges and offers guidance for future management strategies aimed at addressing micropollutants.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN FUNCTION OF IMPROVING PRODUCT FUNCTIONALITIES
Authors:   Institute for standards and technology, Belgrade, Serbia, Dragović Rade , Novaković Milada ,   Technical College of Applied Sciences, Zrenjanin, Serbia, Bakić Zoran ,   Ministry of Economy, Belgrade, Serbia, Matotek Anđelić Marija ,   Technical College of Applied Sciences, Zrenjanin, Serbia, Kostovski Igor ,   University of Novi Sad, Technical Faculty “Mihajlo Pupin”, Zrenjanin, Serbia, Mladenović Valentina ,   Technical College of Applied Sciences, Zrenjanin, Serbia
Published: November 2024

The paper aims to present the author’s vision about the possibility of applying artificial intelligence in improving the functionality of products/services from series to series by monitoring the functionality of users, on the market and in all other environments where elements for the analysis of the improvement of individual product functionalities can be found. The paper gives a clear position on the constituent elements that should make up such a functional model with all the associated elements and connections with external entities, as well as a description of the product/service improvement cycle using artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is not a supporting part of the model, but used as a support for deciding whether and to what extent certain proposed existing functionality will be improved or new functionality will be added to the product/service. Artificial intelligence certainly opens a new stage of the industrial revolution because it’s a big step forward in production with its technological capacity.
Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia pada Produktivitas Kerja di Puskesmas
Authors: Rahmadiany Puspita Deasy , Nanta Deo Apringga Ayu , Purwadhi Purwadhi
Published: November 2024

All individuals who operate actively and professionally in the health sector are considered health human resources, regardless of whether they have earned formal health education or not. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the Health Center's HR management implementation strategy. This study employed a descriptive qualitative methodology. Purposive sampling, nonprobability sampling, or a sampling strategy based on particular criteria were used to choose the study participants. Documentation, interviews, and observation are some of the data collection techniques. The study's findings show that the HR development management communication components and the recommendations for the Health Center HR development policy have been successfully applied. Even with the improvement in quality, there are still a number of barriers preventing resources from being used efficiently.
Youth Employment Challenges and Opportunities in Pakistan: An Econometric Analysis
Authors: Gulzar Fatima , Khalid Shazia , Yasin Ateeba , Raza Kashif
Published: November 2024

The involvement of young people in Pakistan's job market is the subject of this dissertation. This work highlights two main benefits of the research conducted using micro data. First, it breaks out the labor market behaviors of teenagers in Pakistan by age group. Then, using econometric approaches, it explains what variables influence youth work chances in Pakistan. According to the research, several young people start working at a young age, which may affect their future productivity and income. At the beginning of their professions, young people frequently have a higher unemployment rate; nevertheless, this number decreases with time. In addition, there were notable disparities in the labor market outcomes for male and female teenagers based on area. Unemployment rates for young women are higher than those for young men in several regions of the nation. Although young people in Baluchistan are more prepared to enter labor than their counterparts in other regions, the study's main conclusion shows that their employment prospects are poorer. Several characteristics, the findings of a logistic regression analysis demonstrate that the job chances of youth in Pakistan are highly impacted by age, gender, marital status, emigration, geography, educational achievement, and family characteristics. In addition, studies show that Pakistani teenagers are a heterogeneous group, reflecting a wide variety of personal traits and perspectives on employment that are influenced by their home context. Policymakers should see Pakistani youth as something other than a monolithic entity. Unemployment is a problem in Pakistan due to several factors.
Compostos derivados do timol e carvacrol: avaliação e caracterização da atividade antileishmania in silico e in vitro
Authors:   , Carvalho Rayane Luiza de
Published: November 2024

Leishmanioses são doenças provocadas por protozoários do gênero Leishmania e transmitida por flebotomíneos, é prevalente em países subdesenvolvidos. O relatório mundial mais recente da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), de 2022, registrou entre 700 mil e 1 milhão de novos casos globalmente das diversas formas da doença. Ocorrendo em três formas principais: cutânea, a mais comum, mucocutânea e visceral, sendo esta última potencialmente letal se não tratada. Os atuais tratamentos, como antimoniais pentavalentes, enfrentam desafios de toxicidade e eficácia limitada. Por isso, a pesquisa por novos tratamentos é tão importante. O uso de moléculas derivadas de fontes naturais tem crescido fortemente nos últimos anos. Moléculas como carvacrol e timol se destacam por exibir potencial terapêutico contra diversas doenças. Como câncer e a própria leishmaniose, agindo sobre proteínas cinases, atuando na inibição da atividade dos parasitos, induzindo a morte. A escolha de proteínas cinases como alvos terapêuticos baseia-se na complexidade do ciclo de vida dos parasitos Leishmania e Trypanosoma. Proteínas como AKT-like cinase e caseína cinase (CK) foram identificadas como potenciais alvos leishmanicidas O presente estudo teve por objetivo o teste da atividade leishmanicida de compostos semissintéticos derivados de carvacrol e timol e avaliação da interação dos compostos com atividade antileishmania através de análises de bioinformática estrutural. O estudo testou in vitro da atividade citotóxica em macrófago dos 19 compostos derivados, nomeados de AC, A1 a A11 para os derivados do carvacrol e M1 a M7 para os derivados do timol. Com testes da atividade antileishmania nas espécies L. braziliensis e L. amazonensis, e seleção daqueles que apresentaram atividade para realização de docking molecular da interação proteína ligante, com as proteínas CKI, CRK3, GSK, MAPK, AKT-like (PKA) e SRPK. Além da análise filogenética de sequências de Arabidopsis, Plasmodium, mamíferos e a família de tripanossomatídeos. Dos resultados obtidos, todos os compostos apresentaram CC50 > 200 µM, com maior atividade antileishmania apresentando aproximadamente 60% na triagem nos compostos A6 e A8, definindo valores de IC50 de 11,43 e 11,77 µM, com baixíssima citotoxicidade definida por CC50 acima de 1 mM, nestes dois compostos. Direcionando somente os compostos A6 e A8 para as análises de bioinformática, apresentada pela melhor interação do composto A8 com a maioria das proteínas analisadas. As análises filogenéticas de todas as proteínas mostraram uma distância evolutiva clara entre tripanossomatídeos e mamíferos indicando oportunidade única para o desenvolvimento de fármacos altamente específicos. A compreensão desses mecanismos pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento de tratamentos mais eficazes e com menor toxicidade, abrindo perspectivas promissoras para o combate à leishmaniose. Palavras-chave: Leishmaniose, Citotoxicidade, Carvacrol, Timol, Interação Proteína-ligante
MILLIY DEHQONCHILIK MADANIYATINI ETNO-TARIXIY MANBALARDA AKS ETISHI (JANUBIY O‘ZBEKISTON MISOLIDA)
Authors: Rahmonov Faxriddin
Published: November 2024

Oʻzbekistonda dehqonchilik madaniyati ilmiy asosda rivojlanmoqda. Nazariy masalalar, yangi ilmiy tavsiyanomalar sinalib, soʻngra ishlab chiqarishga joriy etilmoqda. Ushbu maqolada Janubiy O‘zbekiston  aholisining XIX asr oxiri-XX  asrdagi milliy dehqonchiligining tarixiy manbalardagi aks etish masalalari ilmiy tarzda ochib berilgan.
JIZZAX VOHASIDA OT BILAN BOG‘LIQ URF-ODATLAR VA MAROSIMLAR
Authors: Tilavboyev Muhammad
Published: November 2024

Ushbu maqolada, Jizzax vohasida ot bilan bog‘liq urf-odatlar va marosimlar haqida fikr va mulohazalar yuritiladi
QASHQADARYO VOHASIDA MUNTAZAM QUROLLI HARAKATLAR TA’MINOTI (XX-asrning 20-yillarida)
Authors: Ravshanova Gulora
Published: November 2024

Qashqadaryo vohasida sovet hokimiyatining o‘rnatilishi va mustahkamlanishi unga qarshi 1920-1930 yillarda davom etgan qurolli kurash harakati bilan uzviy bog‘liq edi. O‘z navbatida, o‘tgan asrning 20-yillarida Qashqadaryo vohasida yuzaga kelgan istiqlolchilik harakati bu hududdagi ijtimoiy-iqtisodiy va siyosiy jarayonlarga bevosita ta’sir o‘tkazib, aholining kundalik hayotidagi muammolarni yanada keskinlashtirdiki, bu jarayonlarni har tomonlama chuqur o‘rganish o‘sha davrdagi real voqelikni tasavvur qilishda muhim ilmiy ahamiyat kasb etadi.
АФРОСИЁБДАГИ СЎҒД МУДОФАА ДЕВОРИГА ОИД ТАДҚИҚОТЛАРНИНГ ЎРГАНИЛИШИ (XX АСРНИНГ 50–80-ЙИЛЛАРИ)
Authors: Норбоев Сарвар
Published: November 2024

Ушбу мақолада Марказий Осиёнинг ижтимоий-иқтисодий, сиёсий ҳамда маданий жараёнларида ўзига хос ўринга эга бўлган Сўғд воҳасининг мудофаа деворлари унинг маркази ҳисобланган Афросиёб шаҳрида XX асрнинг 50–80-йилларида олиб борилган тадқиқотлар тарихи ва уларнинг натижалари баён қилинган.
ФАРҒОНА ВОДИЙСИ АҲОЛИСИ ТЎҚИМАЧИЛИК ҲУНАРМАНДЧИЛИГИ АНЪАНАЛАРИ
Authors: Эсонов Зиёдбек
Published: November 2024

Мазкур мақолада Фарғона водийси аҳолиси тўқимачилик ҳунармандчилиги анъаналари тарихи ёритилган. Асосий эътибор мазкур минтақа тўқимачилигидаги анъаналарни бир қисми  хом-ашё тури ва  унга  дастлабки ишлов бериш жараёнидаги локал хусусиятлар билан боғлиқ эканлигини кўрсатиб беришга қаратилган. Бунда географик шароит ва этник анъаналар муҳим ўрин тутиши сабаблари очиб берилган.
Assessing the Dynamic Capabilities and Sustainable Performance in Public Hospital Supply Chains Management
Authors: Tongtong Zhang , Said Jamaliah , Zakaria Nor Balkish , Ason Yvonne Joseph
Published: November 2024

In the volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) era, unexpected disasters are rising. The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic severely disrupted healthcare supply chains, with resource shortages significantly impacting the sustainable provision of public healthcare services. This highlighted the importance of supply chain management for public healthcare sustainability operations. An online survey was conducted among 127 public hospital employees and managers, adopting the SEM-PLS method to identify critical dynamic capabilities of supply chain management capabilities and their effect on sustainable development. The results indicate that strategic formulation capabilities, leadership, and digital technology competence significantly enhance the sustainable performance of public hospitals. This finding enriches the literature on sustainable supply chain management in the healthcare sector and provides policymakers and healthcare administrators with decision-making support.
الأصناف المُخرجة في زكاة الزروع والثمار: الاختلاف الأصولي، ومعطيات العصر، وأقوال الفقهاء فيها
Authors: Aldershewı Amer
Published: November 2024

تحدث الفقهاء عن الأصناف المُخرجة في زكاة الزوع والثمار، فذهب أبو حنيفة إلى أن الزكاة واجبة في كل خارج من الأرض مما قُصِد بزراعته نماء الأرض، وذهب الجمهور إلى أن الزكاة لا تجب في كل خارج من الأرض بل قصروا إيجاب الزكاة على أصناف معينة عللوا ذلك بمجموعة من العلل: منها بما له ثمرة باقية سنة أو بكونها قوتاً مُدخراً أو على أصناف محصورة محددة، ويعود سبب الخلاف إلى التعارض بين عموم اللفظ في الأدلة الموجبة لإخراج الزكاة وبين القياس، وكما يعود سبب الخلاف أيضا إلى الأصول المُتَّبعة في كل مذهب، وقد استند كل قول على مجموعة من الأدلة تقوي مذهبه، وقد اتبعت في بحثي هذا المنهج الاستقرائي التحليلي المقارن وذلك بذكر سبب الاختلاف الأصولي وأقوال الفقهاء وأدلتهم في المسألة ومناقشتها والترجيح، وقد انتهى البحث بمجموعة من النتائج أهمها: ترجَّح للباحث القول بوجوب الزكاة في كل الخارج من الأرض مما يُقصد بزراعته نماء الأرض، لقوة أدلة هذا القول ومواكبته لتطورات العصر الهائلة.
Factores microeconómicos y macroeconómicos que inciden en la morosidad de los créditos bancarios en el Ecuador, período 2017-2022.
Authors: Guachamin Marcela , Castillo Katrina
Published: November 2024

La morosidad en el sector financiero ecuatoriano ha aumentado en los últimos años. Este estudio tiene como objetivo identificar los factores microeconómicos y macroeconómicos que influyen en la tasa de moro­sidad de 23 bancos privados del Ecuador entre 2017 y 2022, utilizando la metodología de datos de panel dinámico GMM. La contracción de la demanda y el consumo durante este periodo ha revelado que el decre­cimiento del PIB genera un aumento en la morosidad. Asimismo, se ha confirmado que un incremento en la inflación, el desempleo y la tasa de interés activa también eleva la cartera vencida. A nivel microeco­nómico, se evidenció que un crecimiento de la cartera sin considerar la real capacidad de pago puede aumentar los niveles de morosidad, y que una disminución del ROA de la entidad financiera se refleja en un aumento de la tasa de morosidad. Este estudio contribuye a la toma de decisiones de los entes supervisores e impulsa el desarrollo de una política financiera estratégica para minimizar el impacto de la morosidad en la economía ecuatoriana.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI TERHADAP KINERJA PERAWAT BANGSAL RAWAT INAP DI RSUD dr. SOEHADI PRIJONEGORO SRAGEN
Authors: Berliana Ovinda Cantika , Noor Hesty Latifa , Trijono Agus
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Human resources are the most important determining factor in achieving the strategic goals of an organization, especially in the healthcare industry. Based on the results of a preliminary study, inpatient ward nurses have education ranging from third diploma to bachelor's degree to postgraduate degree, and inpatient indicators meet the ten standards set by the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The competence of nurses in terms of knowledge and skills in nursing is very important to know how good the performance of nurses is in achieving good health goals in accordance with the duties and authority, code of ethics and applicable standard operating procedures.
Objectives:  The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of competence on the performance of inpatient ward nurses at RSUD Dr. Soehadi Prijonegoro Sragen
Methods:  This study used a quantitative paradigm with a cross-sectional design to test the hypothesis. The study population consisted of all nurses (N = 158) in 11 inpatient wards. The study sample consisted of 121 nurses selected using proportional random sampling technique. The predictor variable was competence and the criterion variable was nursing performance. The analysis used univariate and bivariate analysis (simple linear regression analysis).
Results:  Based on univariate analysis, competence and performance are in the "good" category, with the percentage of competence of 95.87% and nurse performance of 92.56%. Based on bivariate analysis, the significance value is 0.000 <0.05 and t count is 8.796> t table 1.980. The results of the study indicate that competence has a positive influence on the performance of nursing staff.
Conclusions:  The conclusion is that competence has a positive effect on the performance of the inpatient ward hospital Dr. Soehadi Prijonegoro Sragen Regional Hospital.
Statistical Analysis of Levelized Round Trip Cost of Grid Scale Electrical Energy Storage in Batteries with Different Chemistries
Authors: Bhattacharyya Rupsha
Published: November 2024

Electrical energy storage is a crucial component of the clean energy transition for integrating high share of renewable electricity generators into the supply mix. In this study, the round-trip costs of grid scale electrochemical energy storage from 2 up to 24 hours for peak power ratings of 1 MW and 10 MW in lithium-ion LFP, lithium-ion NMC, Pb-acid and vanadium redox flow batteries are compared using their currently projected techno-economic characteristics for year 2030. A statistical approach is used for estimating mean costs and quantifying the uncertainties in these estimates, since many of the techno-commercial features are still evolving and are uncertain. Using Monte Carlo simulations to derive the input parameters, the levelized round trip cost of energy storage is found to vary from Rs 10.73±0.77/kWh(e) to Rs 15.96±1.12/kWh(e) for Li-LFP batteries, Rs 14±1/kWh(e) to Rs 20.3±1.46/kWh(e) for Li-NMC batteries, Rs 19.1±1.39/kWh(e) to Rs 58.3±4.28/kWh(e) for Pb-acid batteries and Rs 18.7±1.37/kWh(e) to Rs 44.2±3.19/kWh(e) for Vanadium redox flow batteries, for the range of input values considered in this study. Through sensitivity analysis and calculation of correlation coefficients, the battery installed capital cost and useful lifetime are found to be the two most influential parameters affecting life cycle electrical energy storage cost.
 
Received: 30 August 2024 | Revised: 21 October 2024 | Accepted: 5 November 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that she has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Rupsha Bhattacharyya: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Project administration.
Metaheuristic Machine Learning Algorithms for Liver Disease Prediction
Authors: Gupta Deepti , Rani B Kezia , Verma Indu , Ahamed Shaik Khaleel , Rexy V Arul Mary , N Rajkumar  , Vidhya RG
Published: November 2024

In machine learning, optimizing solutions is critical for improving performance. This study explores the use of metaheuristic algorithms to enhance key processes such as hyperparameter tuning, feature selection, and model optimization. Specifically, we integrate the Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) algorithm with Random Forest and Decision Tree models to improve the accuracy and efficiency of disease prediction. Machine learning has the potential to uncover complex patterns in medical data, offering transformative capabilities in disease diagnosis. However, selecting the optimal algorithm for model optimization presents a significant challenge. In this work, we employ Random Forest, Decision Tree models, and the ABC algorithm—based on the foraging behaviours of honeybees—to predict liver disease using a dataset from Indian medical records. Our experiments demonstrate that the Random Forest model achieves an accuracy of 85.12%, the Decision Tree model 76.89%, and the ABC algorithm 80.45%. These findings underscore the promise of metaheuristic approaches in machine learning, with the ABC algorithm proving to be a valuable tool in improving predictive accuracy. In conclusion, the integration of machine learning models with metaheuristic techniques, such as the ABC algorithm, represents a significant advancement in disease prediction, driving progress in data-driven healthcare.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE A INTERPRETAÇÃO AMBIENTAL EM UM PARQUE NATURAL NA ALEMANHA:
Authors: Pimentel Douglas de Souza
Published: November 2024

Freeman Tilden estabeleceu o conceito de Interpretação e a sua relação com a estruturação de um processo educativo em um espaço não formal de ensino. Este artigo objetiva relatar as experiências de uma viagem à Alemanha, para participar do 12º Monitoring and Management of Visitors in Recreational and Protected Areas (MMV), focando nas atividades de campo proporcionadas pelo evento acadêmico. Foi gratificante vivenciar de maneira prática o ganho de novas cores e dimensões, quando a informação revela novos sentidos para o que está sendo observado. No entanto, houve problemas de acesso à informação por conta de barreiras da língua e internet. As lições que ficam referem-se à possibilidade de recuperação de áreas degradadas e a necessária gestão ambiental com a participação comunitária, considerando a paisagem mantida pelas relações ecossistêmicas em que a sociedade humana está inserida.
ASPECTOS DO USO PÚBLICO TURÍSTICO EM PARQUES NATURAIS NO CANADÁ
Authors: Vallejo Luiz Renato
Published: November 2024

As características ambientais e culturais do Canadá são atrativos turísticos relevantes que têm proporcionado um grande fluxo de visitantes que contribuem para o enriquecimento do PIB nacional. O grande número de parques nacionais, além de outras categorias de áreas protegidas, colocam o país numa posição de destaque no quesito turístico continental e mundial. O presente artigo teve como objetivo principal reunir informações e relatar as experiências de viagem ocorrida no ano de 2018, enfaticamente aos aspectos do uso público em áreas protegidas. Os relatos apresentados contemplaram duas áreas privadas - o Canyon Sainte Anne Park (Quebec) e o Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (Vancouver) – e dois parques nacionais - Banff e Jasper, ambos em Alberta. O sistema canadense de gestão das áreas protegidas é um dos mais antigos e consolidados do mundo, agregando o envolvimento governamental e as concessões de serviços privados. Existe infraestrutura de comunicação e divulgação turística que utiliza vários meios como as revistas especializadas, agências de turismo e sites oficiais. Os problemas relacionados com a sobrevisitação também ocorrem, assim como eventuais impactos negativos desse processo.
Innovative Strategies in Regenerative Medicine: Bridging Science and Clinical Practice
Authors: Vaishali Bhutambare  , Chidanand Kamble  , Sanika Khilari  , Divya Bhalekar  , Pratiksha Gawari  , Aniket Kanase
Published: November 2024

Regenerative medicine is a rapidly advancing field to revolutionize healthcare by offering innovative solutions for repairing or replacing damaged tissues and organs. By addressing significant challenges associated with conventional therapies—such as the shortage of donor organs and complications related to immune rejection—regenerative medicine provides a hopeful alternative for patients suffering from chronic diseases and injuries. This review outlines the urgent need for regenerative medicine to tackle prevalent issues like chronic conditions, organ scarcity, and injury recovery through approaches like stem cell therapy and tissue engineering. Key therapies currently available in the market, such as Carticel and Celution, utilize both autologous and allogeneic cells to promote healing and tissue regeneration. Recent breakthroughs showcase the transformative potential of regenerative medicine, with notable successes including stem cell therapies for spinal cord injuries, 3D-printed skin grafts for burn victims, and the development of lab-grown organs. These advancements highlight regenerative medicine's capability to enhance patient outcomes significantly. Looking ahead, the future of regenerative medicine lies in the personalization of therapies, advanced biomaterials, and cutting-edge technologies like 3D bioprinting. These innovations will enable the creation of complex and functional tissues tailored to individual patients. As research continues to progress, regenerative medicine holds the promise of offering long-term, transformative solutions for a wide range of medical conditions..
Analysis of institutional factors in the implementation of the action research methodology: lessons learned in a case study
Authors: Clouet María Eugenia , Alfaro-Tanco José A.
Published: November 2024

The growing need for academic research to generate a tangible social impact has increased the relevance of collaborative methodologies. Among them, the "Action Research" method stands out for its application in the field of business organization. This is especially relevant in the field of Operations Management as it involves close collaboration with organizations.This study aims to examine the key institutional factors that influence the success of the implementation of the "Action Research" methodology in the business context. Through a case study, two main contributions are made to the "Action Research" literature. First, six key institutional factors are identified to consider in the implementation of an Action Research project: external and internal environment, leadership, strategy, communication, and organizational resources and capabilities. Second, the analysis provides a series of lessons learned that cover the influence of aspects related to company's environment; alignment of objectives; participation of employees; clear definition of roles; training; adaptation and support of work team member; an adequate technological infrastructure; how to promote the participation of external agents; and the influence of communication channels.The identification and analysis of these factors and the lessons learned serve as a reference framework for researchers who are considering carrying out an "Action Research" project to transfer it to the company with which they are going to collaborate, and thus determine if the right conditions are in place to carry out the study.
FREQUENCY OF HEADACHE WITH STRESS IN ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULTS
Authors: Nawaz Khurram Haq , Khan Muhammad Naeem , Khan Muhammad Babar , Wali Muhammad Waseem , Yous Muhammad Ali , Ahmad Imran
Published: November 2024

Objective: Objective of this study was to establish a link between stress as a cause of headache in young adults. Study Design: Cross sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Neurology Military Hospital (MH) Rawalpindi from September 2009 to March 2010. Patients and Methods: Thirty young patients, referred for the complaints of headache to the Neurology Out patient department, were included in this study. A detailed especially designed, pre tested headache questionnaire was devised which was filled for every patient individually included in the study. Results: Twenty One (70%) of the patients in the study group did have the feeling of stress preceding the headache which sometimes persisted during the episode. Nine (30%) did not report any such feeling of stress before or during the episode. Out of the patients reporting stress 71 %( 15) were female patients and 29 %( 6) were males. Conclusion: These key findings suggest that stress and headaches may be related for adolescents and young adults and that this relationship may be reinforced over time. Moreover female patients were far more susceptible to this stressful stimulus as compared to the males.
In-House Training Modules on Learning Media to Improve Information and Communication Technology Competence in Elementary School Teachers
Authors: Panjaitan Mei Sarmauli , Harapan Edi , Eddy Syaiful
Published: November 2024

In-house training (IHT) programs effectively address educational challenges in schools through a thorough needs analysis. While IHT programs are frequently conducted, the primary focus should be on enhancing the quality of training to meet the specific needs of institutions, roles, and individuals involved. At SDN 98, a notable issue is the low utilization of technology in the learning process despite adequate multimedia facilities. Among 17 classroom teachers, fewer than 25% are proficient in using computers for instruction, and only one or two teachers regularly use laptops. The use of LCD projectors is also rare. This situation highlights the urgent need to improve teachers' information and communication technology (ICT) skills. Consequently, this Study aims to enhance the ICT competencies of SDN 98 teachers through targeted training and the development of IHT modules. The research employs a research and development (R&D) method that includes eight stages: initial research, planning, product design, validation, revision, limited trials, and field trials. The developed IHT module received excellent evaluations, with an average score of 4.49 from respondents and 4.56 from instructors, indicating its practicality and effectiveness in enhancing teachers' ICT competencies.
The School of Bunesti, Arges, Romania: Hand-made Architecture, A Craft of Self-limitation
Authors: Goilav Ana Maria
Published: November 2024

Weary of the present-day inflation of possibilities for planning, building, learning, and living, and with an increasingly acute sense of the artificiality of our professional training, we—a historian, an architect, and a small group of students—chose to get away from urban scenery and to put ourselves to the test through a summer. We settled in the middle of a forest, giving ourselves time for reflection and action from a radically different perspective. Inspired by classic authors and classical culture, since 2008 we have been taking the local natural building techniques of a Wallachian valley as a guide to the timeless topography of the ancient world.
Rehabilitation of the Monastery of São João de Cabanas, Afife, Viana do Castelo
Authors: Cerqueira Barros Fernando
Published: November 2024

The former Monastery of São João de Cabanas stands on the south bank of the river Cabanas in the parish of Afife, municipality of Viana do Castelo (Portugal). It was founded in the Middle Ages, although the current building is the product of a reconstruction a fundamentis begun in 1725. Following the dissolution of the Portuguese monasteries it became private property and in the twentieth century it was the home of the poet and ethnographer Pedro Homem de Mello. It was classified as a Public Interest Building in 1997. The aim of the rehabilitation project was to restore the site with a view to its adaptation to a program of tourist accommodation linked to gastronomy and catering, and as a venue for events. The restoration design and works were guided by a historical study and an architectural and constructional characterization of the building along with archaeological studies and a thorough analysis of the building pathology. A knowledge of the building’s characteristics was vital to a project that was intended to be informed and holistic, with the use of traditional building details, materials and techniques, assuring the maintenance of the site’s distinctive qualities and heritage values.
The Restoration of New Gourna: Safeguarding the Legacy of Hassan Fathy
Authors: Shalaby Heidi , Mostafa Ahmed Haby Hosney
Published: November 2024

Hassan Fathy’s New Gourna project in Egypt (1946-52) is renowned as a pioneering example of sustainable urban settlement, integrating traditional technologies with modern architectural principles and serving as an inspiration to architects and planners worldwide. But decades of neglect have resulted in major structural deterioration and demolitions of the original buildings. In response, a project titled “Safeguarding Hassan Fathy’s Architectural Legacy in New Gourna” has been undertaken through a collaboration between UNESCO and the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, as defined by the National Organization for Urban Harmony (NOUH) for the period 2019-21. This initiative aims to conserve and repurpose the public heritage buildings while addressing the critical issue of groundwater. NOUH has now taken the project into a second phase (2023-24). This paper outlines the symptoms and causes of deterioration in New Gourna Village and reviews the restoration efforts applied to four major buildings: the khan, the mosque, the theater, and Hassan Fathy’s house. Further research will detail the restoration project in each case, including the documentation phase and the specific restoration techniques applied to each structural element and material.
The Campanile at Old Parkland, Dallas, Texas
Authors: Hamilton Craig
Published: November 2024

The Campanile, a bell tower located on the Old Parkland campus in Dallas, Texas, was commissioned in 2018 by Crow Holdings as part of the development of a commercial campus with classical buildings and landscaped courtyards. Designed to house a large, newly commissioned bell, its architecture draws inspiration from America's early twentieth-century classical traditions. The 220-foot tower has three sections: base, shaft, and bell chamber, featuring traditional materials such as brick, limestone, and bronze. The project, completed in 2021 despite the challenges of the pandemic, involved skilled craftsmanship and incorporated local symbols, reflecting both classical and regional heritage.
Nueva arquitectura tradicional en Sidi Bou Said: La continuación de un legado
Authors: Ben Miled Tarek
Published: November 2024

A lo largo de mi carrera he realizado un gran número de intervenciones en el pueblo de Sidi Bou Said, un referente de la arquitectura tradicional tunecina. Su situación geográfica ha dado lugar a un conjunto caracterizado por la influencia de diversas culturas mediterráneas, como la italiana, la andalusí y la egipcia. La arquitectura de este enclave se distingue por su integración armónica con el paisaje y por un diseño que presta atención tanto a la vida privada como pública de sus habitantes. En cada uno de los trabajos que he llevado a cabo aquí desde finales de los años setenta he buscado que cada nuevo diseño integre tanto las técnicas constructivas tradicionales y los materiales locales como las formas arquitectónicas características del lugar, hasta el punto de que estas nuevas construcciones se han fundido con lo preexistente de forma que parecen llevar siglos allí. Todas estas intervenciones resaltan la importancia de conservar el carácter original de este conjunto, sin por ello renunciar a las exigencias de la vida contemporánea.
Si la Venus de Milo fuera arquitectura, probablemente habría que añadirle brazos: Entrevista a Antoni González Moreno-Navarro
Authors: García Hermida Alejandro , Gil Fernández Guillermo
Published: November 2024

Antoni González Moreno-Navarro ha sido durante más de cuatro décadas una de las figuras más relevantes en el campo de la conservación del patrimonio arquitectónico. La aportación teórica de Antoni González ha sido fundamental para la difusión de un concepto más amplio y completo de “autenticidad” del patrimonio construido. También tuvo un carácter pionero en su momento su defensa de que una visión de la “autenticidad” excesivamente ceñida a la materialidad del edificio supone una amenaza para la conservación de los principales valores de los edificios o conjuntos a conservar. De esta manera, Antoni González ha sido un defensor de la restauración no solo como conservación material, sino como un proceso que respeta los valores arquitectónicos, históricos y comunitarios de las obras en las que interviene.
A Proposed School for Traditional Building Arts & Crafts in Kalongo, Uganda
Authors: Espeland Matthew
Published: November 2024

Uganda is headed for exponential growth both in its population and in its building stock. The buildings of small Ugandan market communities such as Kalongo, a remote village in the north, reflect two distinct construction systems, as contemporary building practices have turned their back on tradition. Interventions by foreign NGOs in the area have contributed to the stigmatization of local building traditions as representing underdevelopment. This proposed design project for a School for Traditional Building Arts & Crafts in Kalongo seeks to bridge the disconnect between building traditions and the growing requirement for durable, sustainable buildings. The proposal sets out the concept of an innovative way of building through the elevation of local materials and traditions on a new scale.
Spiritual Exaltation in Timeless Places of Worship: Insights from the New Maimonides Central Sephardic Synagogue, Hadera, Israel
Authors: Portugali Nili
Published: November 2024

The deep emotion we feel when entering any timeless place of worship—a synagogue, a church, or a Buddhist temple—stems from the patterns of space that generated them. These are patterns that reflect the innate patterns printed in our minds from the outset and that are thus common to us all as human beings of any culture or religion. In designing the Maimonides Central Sephardic Synagogue I endeavored to capture the timeless spiritual exaltation one experiences in the places of worship where Maimonides prayed, such as the Iben Denan Synagogue in Fez, Morocco or the Ben-Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, and to revive the traditional patterns based on Maimonides’ halachic rulings—the laws he set down in his book Hayad Hahazaka, as passed on to me in the synagogues of Tzfat, the holy Kabbalah city of Galilee, birthplace of Judaism’s mystical strand, and hometown of my family since the early nineteenth century.
Freehand Drawing in Representing the Vernacular Architecture of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro
Authors: Koprivica Goran
Published: November 2024

The Sveti Stefan luxury hotel complex in Montenegro attracts guests for its historic and cultural qualities. Endangered as vernacular heritage due to its inaccessibility to the general public, the interior of Sveti Stefan is slipping into oblivion as a result of the lack of control by the Montenegrin authorities over cultural heritage. The collection of drawings presented in this paper evokes the relationship between the island’s vernacular architecture and its natural environment. The use of freehand drawing rather than digital imagery can reflect the spontaneously created quality of non-pedigreed architecture, conjuring up its ambiance. By highlighting the beauty of Sveti Stefan through pencil drawings we aim to influence the preservation of its vernacular character.
Heritage and Community: Rehabilitation of a Traditional Kabyle House in Achelouf, Bejaia
Authors: Belouaar Alaeddine , Boumezoued Sara , Ikni Kahina
Published: November 2024

This paper details the rehabilitation of a traditional Kabyle house in the village of Achelouf in Bejaia, Algeria, emphasizing its importance as part of local heritage and identity. The intervention, initiated by local associations, has involved support from CAPTERRE (the Algerian Center for Earthen Cultural Heritage) and the participation of students and local volunteers. This collaborative effort reflects the community’s commitment to preserving its cultural heritage.