bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Geospatial Modelling of Land Valuation in Adenta Municipal Assembly, Ghana
Authors: Akudeka Elikplim , Ajala Olayinka , Ogunlade Simeon
Published: August 2024

This study focuses on land valuation in the Adenta Municipal Assembly, Ghana, addressing a critical knowledge gap of creating a standard model for factors that determined value for land.  The study seeks to identify and analyze the factors influencing land value and generate a geospatial model for accurate land valuation. Socioeconomic data were obtained by administering 400 copies of a structured questionnaire and utility maps such as (electricity line map, Road Map, educational facility map, fire station, police centers, financial institution and recreational area maps) were obtained. Descriptive Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software, Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques was used to produce the factor maps, Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) was used to buffer around the factor maps and carried out comparison and normalized matrix, and ArcGIS Model builder in generating geospatial model. The results revealed eleven key factors determinants of land value. These include access to electricity, transport, educational centers, health services, land use type, police stations, city centers, financial institutions, fire stations, recreation centers, parks, and government buildings. The study also established correlations between these factors and variations in land value, resulting in a geospatial and mathematical model for value zones in monetary terms, producing a mathematical model adaptable for diverse valuation categories. The mathematical model produces new values for land value in the municipality range from ?52,947.00 to ?92,890.00 as restricted area to very high area. In conclusion, the research highlights the importance of Geospatial modelling in land valuation, providing practical tools for stakeholders, planners, valuers, and policymakers in decision-making related to land use development and taxation in the Adenta Municipal Assembly and beyond.
Software Engineering in Health Care
Authors: Bandeela Suneetha , Lagadapati Nivesh , Yadlapalli Mahesh , Rao Talluri Sagar Chandra , Charan Karanam Sai , Bulla Suneetha
Published: August 2024

Software engineering has emerged as a cornerstone in the evolution of healthcare delivery, serving as a key player in improving patient care and maximizing systemic efficiency. This paper delves into the integration of software engineering principles, methodologies, and technologies within the healthcare sector, highlighting key applications such as Electronic Health Records (EHR), telemedicine platforms, clinical decision support systems, and medical imaging software. Through an exploration of challenges, opportunities, future trends, and case studies illustrating successful implementations, this study underscores the critical importance of software engineering in shaping the future of providing healthcare and enhancing patient results. By tackling current issues, seizing opportunities, and embracing future trends, Software engineering's revolutionary potential can be used by the healthcare industry to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Air Quality Matters: A Holistic Strategy and Approach to HVAC System Validation in Pharmaceuticals
Authors: Aakash Rathore , Anamika Singh , Sapna Malviya , Anil Kharia
Published: August 2024

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems plays a critical role in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities by ensuring the integrity of product quality, safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements. HVAC validation is an essential process that verifies and documents the performance and effectiveness of these systems. This review paper explores various strategies and approaches to HVAC validation in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, including regulatory considerations, validation methodologies, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring. The paper also discusses the challenges associated with HVAC validation and presents best practices to improve the effectiveness of the validation process.
Improving the Managerial Ability of Dental and Oral Therapists in Adolescent Health Services through the Posyandu Management Information System (SIMYANDU)
Authors: . Hasnawati , Fatmasari Diyah , Sutomo Bambang
Published: August 2024

Dental and oral therapists provide health services to adolescents in the Soppeng Regency area in the implementation of planning management, especially in posyandu, which is still manual and has not been implemented properly. The Posyandu Management Information System (SIMYANDU) is an information system that can overcome problems and improve the managerial skills of dental and oral therapists. This study uses the Research and Development (R&D) method, model testing using the pre-experimental design method. The data from the model test results were tested using Aiken's V and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC). The results of the expert validation test on SIMYANDU obtained an average feasibility score of 100% which means it is feasible as a posyandu management information system based on expert validation (v=0.68), ICC value (p=0.940). Assessment of the managerial ability of dental and oral therapists after treatment is meaningful. The results of the effect size test on the aspects of problem identification (p=0.001), problem priority (p=0.001), cause of problem (p=0.003), alternative solution to the problem (p=0.001), planning (p=0.001) means that the web-based SIMYANDU model to improve the managerial ability of dental and oral therapists is very effective in adolescent health services in the Soppeng Regency area. This study shows that the application of the web-based SIMYANDU model is feasible and its application is effective in improving the managerial ability of dental and oral therapists in health services for adolescents in the Soppeng Regency area.
Ketahanan Wirausaha Yang Mencerminkan Kemampuan Wirausaha Pengusaha Minang
Authors: SURYANI Yosi , HARIES Alfatah , SARMIADI Sarmiadi , PRIMADONA Primadona , WIRDA Fisla , AFRIYENI Edang , RAHMA Silvy
Published: August 2024

Sumatera Barat yang merupakan etnis Minangkabau memiliki pekerjaan utama berdagang. Berdagang tersebut merupakan bagian dari kegiatan berwirausaha. Sebagai etsnis yang sukses dalam mengangkat profesi ini perlu diperkenalkan bagaimana Langkah dan usaha yang dilakukan oleh etnis Minangkabau meciptakan lapangan pekerjaan sebagai wirausaha yang sukses dan sekaligus memasarkan produk-produk unggulan yang menjadi ciri khas Sumatera Barat. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Selayang Community College Malaysia dan Politeknik Sultan Indris Syah Ampang Malaysia. Langkah yang dilakukan mencakup beberapa bagian. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan budaya etnik Minangkabau dalam berwirausaha dan cara mengajarkan mata kuliah Kewirausahaan di Jurusan Administrasi Niaga Politeknik Negeri Padang pada mahasiswa. Tahap yang dilakukan persiapan, berkoordinasi dengan kedua mitra, dan pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian. Dengan memperkenalkan produk-produk UMKM yang sukses memasuki pasar dan direncanakan untuk memasuki pasar ekspor ke luar negeri. Transfer pengetahuan tersebut mendapat respon yang baik dari kedua mitra yang ada di Malaysia ini. Diharapkan dengan adanya pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini menambah pengetahuan dan pedoman keberhasilan etnis Minangkabau menciptakan wirausaha yang sukses dalam menciptakan lapangan pekerjaan.
VOLKSWAGEN – AN EMERGING BOOMER THROUGH ITS SWOT
Authors: B. V Ms. Harshini , Vadivazhagi.S Dr. , Balamurugan. G Dr.
Published: August 2024

An overview of the Volkswagen Company's SWOT analysis, a significant participant in the automotive sector, is given in this abstract in a clear and straightforward manner. Volkswagen's strengths are its presence throughout the world, its wide range of brands (including Audi and Porsche), and its innovation in electric car technology. Ongoing dangers are presented by flaws including high production costs and reputational issues stemming from the diesel emissions disaster. Opportunities for Volkswagen include taking advantage of the rising demand for electric vehicles and entering emerging markets. However, the business is threatened by fierce rivalry, volatile markets, and onerous legal obligations. To summarise, Volkswagen needs to effectively capitalise on upcoming opportunities and maintain its competitive edge in the automotive sector by utilising its strengths in innovation and global reach, addressing its shortcomings, and managing external threats.
JOB STRESS AND PERFORMANCE AMONG THE EMPLOYEES IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY
Authors: Jothi Dr. G. , Vignesh G. Dharma
Published: August 2024

Stress causes an adverse reaction, disrupting employees' work-life balance. Employers in the textile industry are raising awareness about stress management through various initiatives. The study aimed to find out the impact of job stress on the performance of textile employees in Tirupur District. 100 sample size were chosen by convenience sampling method. Questionnaire method was adopted to collect the data from the sample textile employees. The study revealed that stress management programs are expected to become an essential component of employee management processes in the coming years. Employers must assess workplace risks under health and safety legislation. Employers are responsible for implementing practical risk-reduction measures in the workplace. The risk assessment in the workplace determines whether existing control measures prevent harm to employee health. The management standard approach to stress management reduces work-related stress.
Connecting the Archives: Collaboration between the National Archives of Japan and Local Archives
Authors: Hideyuki Yamatani
Published: August 2024

This article explains the National Archives of Japan’s (NAJ) efforts to bridge the gap in public records management among different local governments in Japan. The autonomy of local governments tends to bring about differences in public records management, so NAJ tries to bridge the gap by connecting and promoting collaboration among them in the following three ways. The first is networking. Even if local governments work autonomously, sharing the challenges they face will help to create a better archives system. Further, the networking of archives will greatly improve the convenience of the public. The second is human resource development. Both local archives and local governments without archives need human resources with specialized knowledge of public records management. It is important to support all local governments so that they can develop more than a certain number of such human resources. The third is development of standard and technical guidance and advice. This is to ensure a minimum standard level and to raise the bottom line. In order to improve user-friendliness, it is also important to create a situation where the system of each local authority meets a certain level of standards and each local authority’s system is operated according to a certain degree of common specifications.
Disruption of Academic Archival Practice: A Preliminary Examination of Finding Aids
Authors: Lawlis Lisa , Quirk Anne
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate researcher use of finding aids to access archival holdings. The investigators examined a set of institutional data from Archives and Special Collections at Western University, a Canadian academic archives, to determine how users interact with finding aids which are available via the institutional website. Creation of finding aids is a long-standing part of archival practice and in fact finding aids have traditionally been perceived as the primary tool used to access archival holdings. However, technology has brought forward several new ways of creating and providing access to descriptive data—for example, online public access catalogues with keyword searching. This research project, which builds on previous research in this area, explores the idea that the traditional tool of finding aids may not be meeting users’ needs. Preliminary analysis reveals that some researchers do interact with finding aids whereas other researchers prefer to email the archives directly to ask for assistance. User needs are complex and the traditional structure and presentation of finding aids may not be meeting these needs. Archivists need to conduct more in-depth research into user experience and must disrupt academic archival practice by revisiting the format and presentation of finding aids to meet evolving user needs.
Clinoptilolite- and glauconite-based sorbents for lead removal from natural waters
Authors: Stepova Kateryna , Konanets Roman
Published: August 2024

The aim of the research is to determine the effect of heat treatment and microwave irradiation on the sorption properties of a natural clinoptilolite and glauconite to Pb2+ ions. To improve the sorption capacity the samples were heat treated at 550 °C for 3 hours or microwaved at 790 W for 30 minutes. The XRD and XRF analysis present the content of investigated samples and prove the increase in the sorption capacity after treatment. After contact with Pb, its content in the natural clinoptilolite increased to 2.66%, and in the thermally treated – to 6.035%. The PbO content in natural glauconite increased to 3.9%, but after microwaving it reached 5.2% of the total sample weight. Heat treatment is useful for improving the sorption capacity of clinoptilolite, and microwave irradiation can significantly increase the adsorption capacity of glauconite.
Different Planetary Eccentricity-period (PEP) Distributions of Small and Giant Planets
Authors: Bashi Dolev , Mazeh Tsevi , Faigler Simchon
Published: August 2024

We used the database of 1040 short-period (1 ≤ P < 200 days) exoplanets radial-velocity orbits to study the planetary eccentricity-period (PEP) distribution. We first divided the sample into low- and high-mass exoplanet subsamples based on the distribution of the (minimum) planetary masses, which displays a clear two-Gaussian distribution, separated at 0.165M
J. We then selected 216 orbits, low- and high-mass alike, with eccentricities significantly distinct from circular orbits. The 131 giant-planet eccentric orbits display a clear upper envelope, which we model quantitatively, rises monotonically from zero eccentricity and reaches an eccentricity of 0.8 at P ∼ 100 days. Conversely, the 85 low-mass planetary orbits display a flat eccentricity distribution between 0.1 and 0.5, with almost no dependence on the orbital period. We show that the striking difference between the two PEP distributions is not a result of the detection technique used. The upper envelope of the high-mass planets, also seen in short-period binary stars, is a clear signature of tidal circularization, which probably took place inside the planets, while the small-planet PEP distribution suggests that the circularization was not effective, probably due to dynamical interactions with neighboring planets.
Constraining the Abundance of Spinning Deformed Galactic Compact Objects with Continuous Gravitational Waves
Authors: Prabhu Gopalkrishna , Sharma Aditya Kumar , Prasad R. , Kapadia Shasvath J.
Published: August 2024

Galactic spinning compact objects (COs) with nonzero ellipticity are expected to be sources of continuous gravitational waves (CGWs). Certain classes of hypothetical COs, such as neutron stars with quark cores (hybrid stars) and quark stars, are thought to be capable of sustaining large ellipticities from theoretical considerations. Such exotic COs (eCOs) with large ellipticities and spins should produce CGWs detectable by the current LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA GW detector network. Since no detections for CGWs from searches in LIGO-Virgo data have so far been reported, we place constraints on the abundance of highly elliptical, rapidly spinning eCOs in our Galaxy. We formulate a Bayesian framework to place upper limits on the number count N
tot of highly deformed Galactic eCOs. We divide our constraints into two classes: an “agnostic” set of upper limits on N
tot evaluated on a CGW frequency and ellipticity grid that depend only on the choice of spatial distribution of COs; and a model-dependent set that additionally assumes prior information on the distribution of frequencies. We find that COs with ellipticities ϵ ≳ 10−5 have abundance upper limits at 90% confidence, of

N

tot

90

%

≲
100

, and those with ϵ ≳ 10−6 have

N

tot

90

%

≲

10

4

. We additionally place upper limits on the ellipticity of Galactic COs informed by our choices of spatial distributions, given different abundances N
tot.
Observation of a Fully-formed Forward–Reverse Shock Pair due to the Interaction between Two Coronal Mass Ejections at 0.5 au
Authors: Trotta Domenico , Dimmock Andrew P. , Blanco-Cano Xochitl , Forsyth Robert J. , Hietala Heli , Fargette Naïs , Larosa Andrea , Lugaz Noé , Palmerio Erika , Good Simon W. , Soljento Juska E. , Kilpua Emilia K. J. , Yordanova Emiliya , Pezzi Oreste , Nicolaou Georgios , Horbury Timothy S. , Vainio Rami , Dresing Nina , Owen Christopher J. , Wimmer-Schweingruber Robert F.
Published: August 2024

We report direct observations of a fast magnetosonic forward–reverse shock pair observed by Solar Orbiter on 2022 March 8 at the short heliocentric distance of 0.5 au. The structure, sharing some features with fully-formed stream interaction regions, is due to the interaction between two successive coronal mass ejections (CMEs), never previously observed to give rise to a forward–reverse shock pair. The scenario is supported by remote observations from extreme ultraviolet cameras and coronagraphs, where two candidate eruptions compatible with the in situ signatures have been found. In the interaction region, we find enhanced energetic particle activity, strong nonradial flow deflections, and evidence of magnetic reconnection. At 1 au, well radially aligned Wind observations reveal a complex event, with characteristic observational signatures of both stream interaction region and CME–CME interaction, thus demonstrating the importance of investigating the complex dynamics governing solar eruptive phenomena.
Fragmentation in Gravitationally Unstable Collapsar Disks and Subsolar Neutron Star Mergers
Authors: Metzger Brian D. , Hui Lam , Cantiello Matteo
Published: August 2024

Although stable neutron stars (NSs) can in principle exist down to masses M
ns ≈ 0.1 M
⊙, standard models of stellar core-collapse predict a robust lower limit M
ns ≳ 1.2 M
⊙, roughly commensurate with the Chandrasekhar mass M
Ch of the progenitor’s iron core (electron fraction Y

e
≈ 0.5). However, this limit may be circumvented in sufficiently dense neutron-rich environments (Y

e
< 0.5) for which

M

Ch

∝

Y

e

2

is reduced to ≲1 M
⊙. Such physical conditions could arise in the black hole accretion disks formed from the collapse of rapidly rotating stars (“collapsars”), as a result of gravitational instabilities and cooling-induced fragmentation, similar to models for planet formation in protostellar disks. We confirm that the conditions to form subsolar-mass NS (ssNS) may be marginally satisfied in the outer regions of massive neutrino-cooled collapsar disks. If the disk fragments into multiple ssNSs, their subsequent coalescence offers a channel for precipitating subsolar mass LIGO/Virgo gravitational-wave mergers that does not implicate primordial black holes. The model makes several additional predictions: (1) ∼Hz frequency Doppler modulation of the ssNS-merger gravitational-wave signals due to the binary’s orbital motion in the disk; (2) at least one additional gravitational-wave event (coincident within ≲hours), from the coalescence of the ssNS-merger remnant(s) with the central black hole; (3) an associated gamma-ray burst and supernova counterpart, the latter boosted in energy and enriched with r-process elements from the NS merger(s) embedded within the exploding stellar envelope (“kilonovae inside a supernova”).
One hundred years of solitude: The rediscovery of Pristimantis ruidus (Anura, Strabomantidae) in the southern Andes, Ecuador and its phylogenetic relationships
Authors: Sánchez-Nivicela Juan C. , Székely Diana , Salagaje M. Luis A. , Astudillo-Abad Nicolás , Culebras Jaime , Ortiz Ernesto Arbeláez , Székely Paul
Published: August 2024

We report the rediscovery, a century after its last record, of two specimens of Pristimantis ruidus from approximately 6 km northeast of its type locality, in a montane forest from the western Andes of southern Ecuador. This species, described by John D. Lynch in 1979, based on specimens collected in 1922 by George H. Tate, was previously known only from the type series, all specimens originating from a single locality (Molleturo, Provincia Azuay, Ecuador, 2317 m elev.). The rediscovery occurred in November 2022 in the Reserva de Conservación Quitahuaycu, Molleturo Parish, Azuay Province. The two specimens, both females, are characterised by rough skin with numerous rounded low warts and tubercles on their dorsum, a W-shaped occipital fold, tympanum and tympanic ring not externally visible and by the lack of cranial crests, characters that correspond with the description of the holotype. We evaluate the phylogenetic relationships, based on two mitochondrial genes (12S and 16S rRNA) and one nuclear gene (RAG-1). These analyses reveal Pristimantis ruidus as a member of the subgenus Huicundomantis, being most closely related to P. philipi, a species with a distribution restricted to the paramo of the same mountain region (Macizo del Cajas). Pristimantis ruidus co-exists with Pristimantis jimenezi, three additional species of Pristimantis and one Noblella with uncertain taxonomic status. This rediscovery underscores the urgency of implementing effective conservation and monitoring measures for the few remnants of the original ecosystems from western Ecuador, which face ongoing anthropogenic threats and harbour a diversity that remains insufficiently studied.
Racial Composition of Past and Current Social Environments and Health Literacy
Authors: Bather Jemar R. , Liu Feng , Goodman Melody S. , Kaphingst Kimberly A.
Published: August 2024

Background:

Research is needed to understand the impact of social determinants of health on health literacy throughout the life course. This study examined how racial composition of multiple past and current social environments was related to adults' health literacy.

Methods:

In this study, 546 adult patients at a primary care clinic in St. Louis, Missouri, completed a self-administered written questionnaire that assessed demographic characteristics and a verbally administered component that assessed health literacy with the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine – Revised (REALM-R) and Newest Vital Sign (NVS), and self-reported racial composition of six past and four current social environments. Multilevel logistic regression models were built to examine the relationships between racial composition of past and current social environments and health literacy.

Results:

Most participants identified as Black or multiracial (61%), had a high school diploma or less (54%), and household income <$20,000 (72%). About 56% had adequate health literacy based on REALM-R and 38% based on NVS. In regression models, participants with multiple past white environments (e.g., locations/conditions in which most of the people who live, go to school, work, and have leisure time are White) and (vs. 0 or 1) were more likely to have adequate health literacy based on REALM-R (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.79; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.04–3.07). Similarly, participants who had multiple past white social environments were more likely (aO
R
= 1.94, 95% CI: 1.15–3.27) to have adequate health literacy based on NVS than those who had not. The racial composition of current social environments was not significantly associated with health literacy in either model.

Conclusions:

Racial composition of past, but not current, educational and residential social environments was significantly associated with adult health literacy. The results highlight the importance of examining the impact of social determinants over the life course on health literacy. The findings suggest that policies ensuring equitable access to educational resources in school and community contexts is critical to improving equitable health literacy. [

HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice
. 2024;8(3):e130–e139.

]
Qualitative Evaluation of a Health Literacy Program for Older Adults Who Live in a Community Dwelling in Brazil
Authors: Kharenine Serbim Andreivna , Ayre Julie , Manganelli Girardi Paskulin Lisiane , Nutbeam Don , Muscat Danielle
Published: August 2024

To address current gaps in health literacy research and practice in low-resource settings, the 'Alfa-Health Program' was designed to improve health literacy in older adults who live in a community dwelling in a socioeconomically disadvantaged community in North-East Brazil. In this longitudinal qualitative study, participants were interviewed before and after participating in the group-based program that was delivered November 2017 to December 2017 in the Primary Care Health Unit. Semi-structured interviews were guided by a previously validated health literacy instrument, translated and adapted for use in Brazil. Data was analyzed using Framework analysis. Of the 21 participants, the majority were age 60 to 69 years with a median of 4-years of school education. Our analysis identified self-reported improvements in health knowledge, behaviors, and skills that matched program content and indicated that participants were supported to manage their health conditions more autonomously. Other themes reflect the distributed nature of health literacy and the potential for group-based health literacy programs to facilitate feelings of social support and cohesion through co-learning. However, age-related deficits in memory and external and structural factors remained important barriers to program participation. This study provides insight into developing health literacy in low-resource settings with older adults, where health literacy is compounded by social determinants and cognitive and sensory changes that contribute to health disparities. Although the targeted Alfa Health Program addresses calls to ensure that priority is proportionate to need by reaching and engaging population groups who are disproportionately affected by low health literacy, further work is needed to adapt the program for people who are unable to read or write. [

HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice
. 2024;8(3):e140–e150.

]
On some $ m $-th root metrics
Authors: Zhang Xiaoling , Ma Cuiling , Zhao Lili
Published: August 2024

The Ricci curvature in Finsler geometry naturally generalizes the Ricci curvature in Riemannian geometry. In this paper, we study the $ m $-th root metric with weakly isotropic scalar curvature and obtain that its scalar curvature must vanish. Further, we prove that a locally conformally flat cubic Finsler metric with weakly isotropic scalar curvature must be locally Minkowskian.
Effects of the Local Environment and Nutritional Status on the Incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections Among Children Under 5 Years Old in Indonesia
Authors: Purnama Tri Bayu , Wagatsuma Keita , Pane Masdalina , Saito Reiko
Published: August 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to map the incidence of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) among under-5 children in Indonesia, address the triple burden of malnutrition, and analyze the impact of malnutrition on ARIs, taking into account the environmental and wealth disparities in Indonesia.Methods: This study utilized an ecological design, analyzing aggregate data from the Indonesia Nutrition Survey, 2022. It encompassed 33 provinces and 486 districts/cities, involving a total of 334 878 children under 5 years of age. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was employed to investigate the relationships among wealth, environment, malnutrition (stunting, wasting, and underweight), and ARIs.Results: The proportion of ARI cases in Indonesia was generally concentrated in central Sumatra, the western and eastern parts of Java, and eastern Papua. In contrast, the northern part of Sumatra, central Kalimantan, central Sulawesi, and central Papua had a higher proportion of malnutrition cases compared to other regions. Negative associations were found between malnutrition and ARIs (path coefficient =-0.072; p<0.01) and between wealth and environment (path coefficient =-0.633; p<0.001), malnutrition (path coefficient=-0.399; p<0.001), and ARIs (path coefficient=-0.918; p<0.001).Conclusions: An increasing wealth index is expected to contribute to reducing ARIs, malnutrition and environmental burdens in the future. This study emphasizes the necessity for focused strategies that address both immediate health challenges and the underlying socioeconomic determinants to improve child health outcomes in the Indonesian context.
Jezikovna realnost v Avstriji z vidika priseljencev in čezmejnih delavcev s slovenskim državljanstvom
Authors: Tibaut Katarina
Published: August 2024

Članek obravnava jezikovno realnost slovenskih državljanov v Avstriji, ki s prenosom svojega prebivališča ali delovnega mesta zaradi nemščine, njenih različic in drugih jezikov, ki se tam govorijo, vstopijo v jezikovno heterogen družbeni prostor. Namen raziskave je bil na eni strani ugotoviti, katere jezike in jezikovne zvrsti slovenski uporabljajo državljani v svojem (delovnem) vsakdanjiku v Avstriji, na drugi strani pa, ali med priseljenci in čezmejnimi delavci obstajajo statistično značilne razlike. Raziskava ponuja prvi sociolingvistični vpogled v še precej neraziskano temo.
Школа Н.И. Толстого и украинская славистическая фольклористика – направления, темы, методы
Authors: Mykytenko Oksana
Published: August 2024

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From Drought to Deity: Borrowing Freshwater Worship in Third Millennium BCE Shahdad
Authors: Mosapour Negari Fariba
Published: August 2024

Despite its severe climate, Shahdad, an ancient civilisation on the edge of the Lut Desert, thrived in the third millennium BCE. This article examines the worship of Enki, the Mesopotamian god of fresh water, in this area. An abundance of archaeological data found at Shahdad suggests that there were contacts with Mesopotamia in the third millennium BCE. This may be related to Shahdad’s adoration of a water and fertility deity because it involves the presence of expert stoneworkers versed in Mesopotamian temple construction methods, the iconography of a water deity on the city seal and flag, and unique stone building elements. Although there is evidence of Mesopotamian influence in the freshwater deity worshipped in Shahdad, it is more likely that this interaction contributed to the emergence of a distinct freshwater deity. Archaeological excavations have unearthed unique artefacts that lend credence to this theory. These include pottery depicting water conservation practices, stone objects used in water rituals, and clay statues portraying figures praying for water.
Organized futures: speculative design for more just and joyful scholarly infrastructure
Authors: Visconti Amanda Wyatt
Published: August 2024

This article explores my process for designing just and joyful scholarly infrastructure by performing a representative speculative experiment: drafting a digital humanities scholarship review clinic shaped by a “what if . . . ?” framing. I describe and analyze possible practices and policies toward running an affirmative experience of review for written genres of digital humanities scholarship, including conference abstracts, grant proposals, digital project reviews, and blog posts: a “Water Your Work” clinic focused on strengthening and supporting both scholarship and scholar. I share how I work through these ideas at a mid-stage, rather than only their eventual polished outcome, to increase how publicly and transparently we practice the design processes that might help us grow more just, caring, and effective scholarly communities. I conclude by exploring next steps for improving the thought experiment and testing it in the real world, including through analysis of relevant existing fields of study and values systems.
Use of anthropogenic structures by bats in rubber plantations: A preliminary survey from Sri Lanka
Authors: De Mel Ruvinda Kasun , Ranasinghe Tharindu , Weerakoon Devaka Keerthi
Published: August 2024

Sri Lanka supports a high biodiversity and nearly one third of its mammalian fauna comprise of bats. Sri Lanka’s bats are understudied with few data available about their roosting habits, particularly in agricultural ecosystems. Here we report the findings of a preliminary survey, conducted to explore how bats use available anthropogenic structures in rubber plantations. We inspected abandoned buildings within six rubber plantations in Deraniyagala for the presence of bats. Eleven of the 14 abandoned buildings inspected were occupied by bats, viz, lesser false vampire bat (Megaderma spasma) and rufous horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus rouxii). Our results indicate that bats use anthropogenic structures for day roosting and as maternity roosts, as the presence of young-of-the-year (YOY) were observed in one of the roosts. We recommend implementing economically viable conservation measures such as creating artificial tree hollows and erecting artificial roosts like bat boxes in rubber plantations to provide permanent habitats for bats, as abandoned buildings may be demolished or repurposed in the near future.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Massive Splenomegaly: A Case Report
Authors: Singhal P. , Pandey A. , Sindagi S. M. , Singh H. , Negi M. , Bansal P.
Published: August 2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect any organ system in the body. It may also be complicated by other autoimmune diseases. This case report describes a patient who presented with massive splenomegaly on a background of clinical features of SLE. Splenomegaly in SLE however, is not common. The patient was evaluated further for haematological complications and liver involvement. She was diagnosed to have SLE-Autoimmune hepatitis overlap. SLE-AIH overlap syndrome is rare, but specific diagnosis is important because it influences the choice of immune-suppressants as well as long-term outcome. Liver biopsy helps clinch the diagnosis and should be encourage early in the diagnostic plan. It is also important to differentiate between the various causes of liver involvement in SLE.
Gait Training Interventions for Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Authors: Ortega Christine , Simpson Jeffrey D , Donovan Luke , Forsyth Lauren , Torp Danielle M. , Koldenhoven Rachel M.
Published: August 2024

Objective

This review aimed to determine if gait training interventions influence lower extremity biomechanics during walking in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI).

Methods

A literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, and MEDLINE to identify English-language studies from inception through September 2022. Eligible studies included randomized control trials, repeated measures design, and descriptive laboratory studies measuring the effects during or following a gait training intervention on biomechanical outcomes (kinematics, kinetics, electromyography) during walking in individuals with CAI. Gait training interventions were broadly categorized into devices (destabilization devices, novel gait training device) and biofeedback (visual, auditory, and haptic delivery modes). Meta-analyses were conducted when appropriate using random-effects to compare pre-and post- gait training intervention mean differences and standard deviations.

Results

Thirteen studies were included. Meta-analyses were conducted for single session gait training studies only. Eleven studies reported kinetic outcomes. Our meta-analyses showed location of center of pressure (COP) was shifted medially from 0-90% (Effect Size [ES] range=0.35-0.82) of stance, contact time was decreased in medial forefoot (ES=0.43), peak pressure was decreased for lateral midfoot (ES=1.18) and increased for hallux (ES=0.59), pressure time integral was decreased for lateral heel (ES=0.33) and lateral midfoot (ES=1.22) and increased for hallux (ES=0.63). Three studies reported kinematic outcomes. Seven studies reported electromyography outcomes. Our meta-analyses revealed increased activity following initial contact (IC) for fibularis longus (ES=0.83).

Conclusions

Gait training protocols improved some lower extremity biomechanical outcomes in individuals with CAI. Plantar pressure outcome measures seem to be most impacted by gait training programs with improvements in decreasing lateral pressure associated with increased risk for lateral ankle sprains. Gait training increased EMG activity post-IC for the fibularis longus. Few studies have assessed the impact of multi-session gait training on biomechanical outcome measures. Targeted gait trainning should be considered when treating patients with CAI.
Systematic Review of Strongyloides stercoralis Infection Diagnosis in Southeast Asia: Insights from Parasitological, Molecular, and Serological Approaches
Authors: Zainol Dinie Adila , Anuar Nor Suhada , Abdul Halim Nur Shuhaidatul Sarmiza , Kaur Mansheender , Noordin Rahmah , Rahumatullah Anizah
Published: August 2024

Accurate diagnosis of strongyloidiasis is crucial for effective treatment and prevention of complications. We reviewed the current landscape of diagnostic assays used in detecting Strongyloides infection in Southeast Asia. A literature search was performed using Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases spanning the last three decades. Based on the exclusion and inclusion criteria, 52 papers were included in this review. We outlined the diagnostic methods used and their advantages and drawbacks. Insensitive parasitological methods were commonly used, thus underscoring the underestimation of Strongyloides infection rates in Southeast Asia. A combination of diagnostic methods (i.e., microscopy, molecular techniques, and serology) is preferred because it leads to more effective detection and higher prevalence rates. New approaches have been developed, including urine ELISAs and rapid lateral flow tests. Improving and standardizing diagnostics and making them more accessible can improve Strongyloides prevalence estimates and facilitate control efforts.
Assessment of the COVID-19 Surveillance System in Sudan: Performance, Limitations, and Recommendations
Authors: Mohamed Nouh Saad , Ali Yousif , Siddig Emmanuel Edwar , Ahmed Ayman
Published: August 2024

Assessing the COVID-19 surveillance system is vital. It identifies cases swiftly and is crucial in curbing COVID-19 spread, especially among vulnerable groups. Public health surveillance collects, analyzes, and shares data systematically, informing actions to lessen disease impact. Here we used a mixed-approach method to assess the COVID-19 surveillance system in Sudan by reviewing the secondary data (line list) from January 28, 2020 to November 2, 2022. The system’s effectiveness was rated weak based on the poor quality and incompleteness of the collected data, as well as the reporting process to policymakers and responders. Moreover, the system’s acceptability score was low, mainly because of the incompleteness and delays in data reported from the private sector. This assessment recommends that the Federal Ministry of Health invest in improving the surveillance system by building the technical capacity of the staff, infrastructure, and utilization of the District Health Information Software-2 for data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Case Report: Unveiling the Unseen – Ocular Tuberculosis Presenting as Chalazion
Authors: Karad Rucha , Teja Vasireddy , Patel Hardik , Bhattacharjee Boudhayan , Mondal Agnibho , Haldar Soumendra Nath , Saha Bibhuti
Published: August 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that most commonly affects the lungs. Ocular involvement as part of extrapulmonary TB is noted in around 2–18% of cases of extrapulmonary TB. Any part of the eyes can be affected by the tubercular disease process, and a high index of suspicion is required for accurate diagnosis. Because the location is extrapulmonary, obtaining a proper sample is difficult, and the paucibacillary nature of the disease also makes microbiological detection a diagnostic challenge. Response to antitubercular therapy is usually good, and resolution of clinical features is observed in most cases. Here, we present a case report of a patient presenting with a chalazion-like lesion in the left eyelid that recurred after surgical intervention and did not respond to medical therapy. No history of past TB infection or contact was noted in the patient. An active tubercular lung infection was excluded. On further evaluation, the lesion was microbiologically proven to be of tubercular origin, and the signs and symptoms of the patient completely resolved with proper antitubercular therapy.
Fluid, Reference for Testing Polyol Ester (and Diester) Resistant Material
Authors:   AMS CE Elastomers Committee
Published: August 2024

This specification covers a trimethylol propane triheptanoate fluid (see 8.2) representative of standard type (SPC) gas turbine engine oils.
Dynamic Cushioning Performance Criteria for Snowmobile Seats
Authors:   Snowmobile Technical Committee
Published: August 2024

This SAE Standard provides a test method, an evaluation method, and a performance criterion for shock-absorbing characteristics of a general foam-type snowmobile seat. This SAE Standard applies to seats that are similar in design, dimensions, construction, and/or intended usage as described and illustrated in SAE J33.
Gestión de riesgos en cuencas hidrográficas ante eventos excepcionales de la biosfera en Cuba
Authors: Mesa Vazquez Jorge , Velázquez Labrada Yunior Ramón , García Tejera Rogelio , Alarcón Borges Ramón Yordanis
Published: August 2024

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo analizar la gestión de riesgos de las cuencas hidrográficas de interés nacional en Cuba, ante eventos excepcionales de la biosfera; tomando como referencia los acontecimientos generados por la pandemia COVID-19 en la cuenca hidrográfica San juan, Cuba. La realización del estudio permitió la utilización de diversos instrumentos y métodos como la georreferenciación, el método de matriz de riesgo IPER y el criterio de expertos enfocado en los indicadores de evaluación de gestión ambiental en cuencas hidrográficas. Los resultados están enfocados en la propuesta de una matriz de identificación de peligros y evaluación de riesgos que incluye la variable tiempo para la gestión de riesgos ante eventos excepcionales en las cuencas hidrográficas. La metodología utilizada es rigurosa y bien definida, los resultados son relevantes y contribuyen a una gestión más efectiva y eficiente de los riesgos asociados a eventos excepcionales.
DECRETOS HOSPITALARES: ALEGRIAS E TRISTEZAS REVELADAS POR CRIANÇAS HOSPITALIZADAS
Authors: Ângela Patricia Souza Carvalho  , Maciel de Souza Ana Augusta , Fernandes do Prado Patrícia , Lopes Figueiredo Mirela , De Souza Carvalho Jordana Nayara
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Conhecer os sentimentos vivenciados pela criança durante a internação hospitalar. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, exploratório e de abordagem qualitativa que utilizou o Interacionismo Simbólico como referencial teórico. As abordagens utilizadas foram: a observação participante e entrevista semiestruturada mediada pela leitura da obra infantil "O Decreto da Alegria" de Rubem Alves.  Resultados: Participaram do estudo dez crianças, com idades entre 7 e 10 anos, internadas em um hospital público da cidade de Montes Claros, MG. A análise das falas possibilitou a elaboração de duas categorias temáticas: Sentindo tristezas durante a internação e Vivenciando alegrias durante a internação. Considerações Finais: As crianças revelaram suas perspectivas e experiências vivenciadas durante a internação, os aspectos positivos e negativos, expressos através dos sentimentos de alegria e tristeza e caracterizando os procedimentos hospitalares, os cuidados da equipe de saúde e os momentos de descontração.
Comparative Analysis of Intersection Performance Using PCU Values from NRS and Indo HCM: A Case Study of New Baneshwor Intersection
Authors: Paudel Jeevan , Raj Joshi Mahesh , Chandra Bhatt Kailash , Giri Kamal , Bist Mahesh , Luitel Sanjay , Tiwari Hemant
Published: August 2024

New Baneshwor is one of the main intersections and the epicentre of the Kathmandu Valley. This study aims to analyze the capacity and level of Service at this intersection. Maitighar, Tinkune, Sankhamul, and Old Baneshwor are the primary locations it connects, as it is one of the valley's busiest and most crucial crossings. The Indo Highway Capacity Manual (Indo HCM) 2017 and Nepal Road Standard 2070 documents assess the intersection's performance. A directional classified traffic volume count is conducted to determine traffic flow during peak periods. Vehicles are manually counted based on their different types. The Saturation Flow rate (SF) is computed from the unit base saturation flow equation (USFₒ) by multiplying various adjustment factors for other directions and phases. The input parameters for calculating capacity are the saturation flow rate, effective green time, and total cycle duration for each direction. Total control delay and Degree of saturation for each leg and flow direction are used to calculate the Level of Service (LOS). The comparison between the v/c ratio and control delay at the New Baneshwor intersection using PCU values based on NRS and Indo HCM indicates significant differences in congestion levels and control delays, highlighting the impact of methodological variations on traffic performance evaluation. The performance of using PCU from NRS is higher than that of using PCU from Indo HCM. Using PCU values based on NRS and IndoHCM, it was ultimately discovered that the overall Level of Service (LOS) was F for both the morning and evening peak hours.
Complex Tapestries Society and Culture in Alice Munro's Short Stories
Authors: C R Manoj , G Nataraju
Published: August 2024

The study examines the complex investigation of society and culture in several short stories by Alice Munro, an eminent Canadian author famous for her perceptive observations on human nature. In this paper, I will scrutinize Munro's narratives on these scores and demonstrate the intricacies of rural/small town existence; class dynamics family relations as well as cultural practices pertinent to marriage, love eroticism through a close textual examination. The study also examines the various experiences that are portrayed, noting how they reflect a balance between personal identity and societal collectiveness. Munro's ability to offer a deep commentary into the social and cultural landscapes of Canadian life transcends her settings, sounding universal truths about what it means to be human. In this paper, I will demonstrate how Munro's stories form a layered reflection on the complexities of society and culture by documenting one particular aspect of human experience: our personal desires set against various societal norms or what we might call a concept of truth.