bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Presentación Clínica De La Neumonía Adquirida En La Comunidad (Naec) En Pacientes Pediátricos
Authors: Alens Chan Christopher , Hernández Carmona María Paula , Orozco Peña Francis Victoria
Published: December 2023

La neumonía, definida como la inflamación del parénquima pulmonar, tiene gran importancia en la historia de la medicina. Desde su descubrimiento ha sido documentada como una enfermedad causante de muchas muertes, y a pesar de las mejoras en el campo médico, actualmente persiste como la principal causa infecciosa de muerte en todo el mundo en niños menores de 5 años. Por esto es que se continúan ampliando los estudios en busca de mejorar el rápido diagnóstico y el manejo de esta patología. El pilar del diagnóstico está basado en el reconocimiento de presentación clínica del cuadro. Esta revisión abarca las diferentes formas en las que una neumonía puede llegar a presentarse y facilitar así su reconocimiento.
Editorial
Authors: Cairol Barquero Andrés
Published: December 2023

Editorial de la edición 1 del volumen 1 del 2024
Потенциальная роль Aedes vexans в передаче Francisella tularensis в Тавушском марзе, Армения, 2017-2019
Authors: Ниазян Л. Г. , Даниелян Р. Р. , Назинян А. Ц. , Ванян А. В. , Паронян Л. В.
Published: December 2023

Francisella tularensis (Ft) – грамотрицательная коккобактерия, возбудитель туляремии, является эндемичной в Армении с давних времен. В Европе, особенно в скандинавских странах (Финляндии и Швеции), за последние 30 лет было зарегистрировано несколько вспышек туляремии. В этих районах пик заболеваемости регистрируется в период с июня по сентябрь, причем более 50 % случаев приходится на август, что соответствует сезону появления комаров. Предметом наших иссследований были недавно зарегистрированные (2017/23; 2018/5; 2019/4) случаи заболеваемости туляремией среди людей в трех природно-экологических кластерах в Тавушской области без ранее регистрированных случаев на данной территории и без выявленного источника инфекции и предполагаемого пути его передачи. На основании эпидемиологических и клинических данных предложена взаимосвязь между укусами комаров и туляремией.
Francisella tularensis-ը (Ft) Հայաստանում էնդեմիկ է եղել հնագույն ժամանակներից։ Եվրոպայում, հատկապես Սկանդինավյան երկրներում (Ֆինլանդիա և Շվեդիա) վերջին 30 տարվա ընթացքում գրանցվել են մի քանի բռնկումներ: Այս տարածքներում հիվանդացության գագաթնակետը գրանցվում է հունիսից սեպտեմբեր ընկած ժամանակահատվածում, դեպքերի ավելի քան 50 %-ը գրանցվել է օգոստոսին, որը համապատասխանում է մոծակների ակտիվ սեզոնին: Մեր հետազոտության առարկան վերջերս (2017/23; 2018/5; 2019/4) Տավուշի մարզի երեք բնական և էկոլոգիական կլաստերներում գտնվող մարդկանց մոտ գրանցված տուլարեմիայի դեպքերն են՝ առանց այս տարածքում նախկինում գրանցված դեպքերի, առանց վարակի բացահայտված աղբյուրի և դրա փոխանցման ենթադրյալ ուղու։ Համաճարակաբանական և կլինիկական տվյալների հիման վրա առաջարկվել է կապ մոծակների խայթոցի և տուլարեմիայի գրանցված դեպքերի միջև:
Historically, Francisella tularensis (Ft) is endemic in Armenia. In Europe, specifically in Scandinavian countries (Finland and Sweden), therewereseveral outbreaks reported over the last 30 years. In these areas, the disease peaks are recorded between June and September, with more than 50 % of cases occurring during August, corresponding to mosquito emerging season. Although most of the recently reported (2017/23; 2018/5; 2019/4) cases inthree geographic clusters in Tavush marz without previously documented tularemia casesand with not detected source of infection and a mode of transmission. All patients with glandular and ulceroglandular forms of tularemia reported onset of symptoms between July and September.Тhe relationship between mosquito bites and tularemia is based on epidemiological and clinical data.
The Role of the Health Services Management Programme in Zimbabwe’s Health Sector-an Inquiry into the Demand Drivers and Quality of the Health Services Management Program Offered by Africa University
Authors: Dzvairo Tawanda , Kapfunde A
Published: December 2023

Since information on the actual market position of the Bachelor of Health Service Management (BHSM) program is not easily accessible, a study was commissioned to determine the dynamics of the demand and supply side. The sustainability of the BHSM may be a concern due to the low number of students enrolling in the program and the costs associated with the university’s delivery of the program, which includes qualified professors and learning resources. Thus, the study’s primary goal was to comprehend the factors that influence supply and demand for the BHSM program in Zimbabwe’s health sector to enhance the program’s quality and increase job prospects for BHSM graduates also know how the Africa University BHSM program curriculum review process is established, planned, and carried out. This evaluation research was directed by a mixed-method approach that included a desk review, in-depth interviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and a quantitative skills assessment to produce evidence to support the results, analysis, and recommendations. The study recommended that the university should work towards striking a balance between commercial and clinical courses to meet the requirements of the government and private sector and to have curriculum reviews of the program on a more regular basis.
Ecological interactions of habitat forming emergent vegetation : With focus on Phragmites australis and Typha sp.
Authors: Ashworth William
Published: December 2023

Stands of emergent vegetation such as the common reed (Phragmites australis) and members of the genus Typha are a key part of many freshwater and brackish shoreline ecosystems. Similar to trees in a forest, these macrophytes provide structural complexity, a source of food, and shelter from harsher abiotic conditions supporting a broad range of flora and fauna. However, in recent years, anthropogenic activities have facilitated these species to dominate their native ecosystems, forming increasingly homogenous reed beds, and furthermore to invade many non native habitats. In this text, I review the ecological interactions of habitat forming emergent vegetation with an emphasis on other macrophytes, fish, birds and invertebrates. Trends in literature highlight both the importance of emergent vegetation to aquatic ecosystems, but also the negative impact they can have when invading, or forming dense homogenous stands. The competitive exclusion of other macrophytes and physical reduction of space within stands of emergent vegetation are the main drivers that negate or reverse most of the beneficial ecological interactions of reed or Typha with other organisms. I also detail how various management practices have attempted to address the presented issues, with the most successful methods being those that aim to promote heterogeneity. While progress has been made, future studies should focus on the identification of optimal management practices, to pave the way for more effective conservation applications.
EXPLORANDO O IMPACTO EDUCATIVO E LÚDICO DO LIGHTBOT: UMA ABORDAGEM DIVERTIDA PARA O ENSINO DE ALGORITMOS NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Santos Laurita Christina Bonfim , Franqueira Alberto da Silva , Lima Vanessa Vasconcelos , Nascimento Carlos André Martins , Valadares Wilton Richard Claudino , De Souza Germania Aparecida Nunes Alves
Published: December 2023

Este estudo analisa o impacto educativo e lúdico do jogo educacional Lightbot no ensino de algoritmos na educação infantil. A pesquisa concentra-se em experiências de aprendizado e engajamento, utilizando metodologia de pesquisa bibliográfica com ênfase na eficácia do Lightbot no desenvolvimento cognitivo infantil. Os resultados revelam que o jogo estimula a aprendizagem interativa, desafiando as crianças a resolverem problemas algorítmicos, promovendo o raciocínio lógico e pensamento crítico. A natureza adaptativa dos desafios propostos personaliza o aprendizado ao ritmo individual de cada criança. A discussão ressalta a importância da interação positiva com a plataforma, enfatizando o feedback imediato, contribuindo na construção da autoconfiança das crianças. Os resultados têm implicações relevantes para práticas pedagógicas na educação infantil, indicando que a integração do Lightbot enriquece o ensino de algoritmos. A pesquisa oferece insights valiosos para educadores, pesquisadores e desenvolvedores de tecnologia educacional, suscitando a necessidade de futuras investigações sobre o impacto e os desdobramentos do Lightbot no ensino de algoritmos na educação infantil.
CONDIÇÕES DE SAÚDE E ESTILO DE VIDA EM INDIVÍDUOS COM HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL SISTÊMICA
Authors: Cavalcanti Letícia Leitão , Da Veiga Dicla Aline Sarmento , Nascimento Marília de Lima , Fonseca Yara Kaline Leite , Prado Filho Gisvaldo Cavalcante , Figueiredo Francisco José Gonçalves , De Lira Rafaelle Cavalcante , De Assis Elisangela Vilar
Published: December 2023

Introdução: As doenças cardiovasculares é um grupo de doenças que vem apresentando elevado crescimento ao longo das décadas, gerando problemas significativos à saúde das populações e gatos públicos exorbitantes. Dentre os fatores de risco para essas doenças está a hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) que no Brasil apresenta uma prevalência elevada há muitos anos. Objetivo: Estudar a relação entre as condições de saúde e estilo de vida em indivíduos com hipertensão arterial sistêmica. Métodos: Pesquisa do tipo transversal analítica e quantitativa, realizada na Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campus Cajazeiras, com os servidores efetivos e terceirizados. Foram incluídos na pesquisa indivíduos de ambos os sexos com idade a partir de 18 anos. Foi elaborado um instrumento adaptado para coleta de dados, aplicado o questionário do Perfil do Estilo de Vida Individual (PEVI) e efetuada a Classificação do Nível de Atividade Física através do questionário IPAQ, além da mensuração do peso, da avaliação da altura e do cálculo do IMC. Resultados: A pesquisa foi realizada com 71 participantes, 18,3% informaram possuir hipertensão. Foram encontradas associações estatisticamente significativas entre o diagnóstico de hipertensão e o nível de escolaridade, a idade, o peso, o índice de massa corporal e o histórico familiar de hipertensão, diabetes e dislipidemia. Por fim, foram observadas associações estatisticamente significativas entre o desenvolvimento da hipertensão arterial sistêmica e fatores modificáveis e não modificáveis da doença, com influência de determinados hábitos de vida e de condições de saúde que necessitam de uma maior atenção.
Advancements in Collector Designs for Solar Water Heaters
Authors: Patel Anand
Published: December 2023

This study looked at improving collector designs for solar water heaters using interpretivism, descriptive designas well as a deductive method.The experimental arrangement revealed collector performance variations, which were validated by SolidWorks simulations. Evacuated tubes were more efficient, but flat-plate collectors were more dependable. In order to enhance efficiency, contextual design changes and hybrid systems were suggested. However, the study acknowledged limitations in controlled conditions and simulated simplifications. The importance of extensive validation and real-world applicability was emphasized. The study advances renewable energy utilization by emphasizing the necessity of customized design for optimum collector performance. It lays the groundwork for future studies in hybrid systems, context-specific design, and thorough techno-economic analysis
ANALISIS PENERAPAN TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE SEBAGAI KUNCI KEBERLANJUTAN BAGI PERUSAHAAN FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Authors: Maria Yovita R. Pandin  , Shofianti Prisilia  , Aurora Fahriza Pribadi  , Cindy Larissa
Published: December 2023

Di era modern ini, ketika isu-isu lingkungan, sosial, dan ekonomi semakin mendominasi perhatian masyarakat global, perusahaan dituntut untuk mengintegrasikan pertimbangan keberlanjutan dalam strategi bisnis mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan Triple Bottom Line pada perusahaan food and beverage terutama perusahaan yang telah menerapkan go green dengan melihat laporan akuntansi keberlanjutan tahun 2018 dan tahun 2022. Metode penelitian ini menggabungkan aspek deskriptif dan kuantitatif. Data dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan data sekunder. Penelitian akan menggunakan 3 perusahaan food and beverage yang sudah go green dan mempublikasikan sustainability report, yaitu PT. Nestle Indonesia, PT. Unilever Indonesia Tbk, dan The Coca Cola Company. Teknis analisis data dengan time series dan cross section. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ketiga perusahaan telah melakukan tanggung jawabnya secara konsisten kepada people dan planet di tahun 2018 dan 2022. Sedangkan untuk profit hanya 1 perusahaan yang mengalami kenaikan dan 2 lainnya mengalami penurunan yang disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor.
calidad de las instituciones del sector público: una revisión crítica de los estudios sobre el «buen gobierno» y la «debilidad institucional»
Authors: Martínez-Sánchez Wilfrid , Gosálbez Pequeño Humberto
Published: December 2023

Este artículo realiza un análisis comparado de varios enfoques que tratan la calidad de las instituciones en el sector público desde aportaciones de la ciencia política y algunas especialidades de las ciencias jurídicas. Después de revisar las asunciones del concepto de institución en este sector, se seleccionan dos grupos de trabajos emblemáticos: uno se centra en el desempeño de las burocracias y la provisión de servicios públicos, lo que se resume en la etiqueta de «calidad del gobierno». El otro se ocupa del cumplimiento de los objetivos enmarcados en las leyes y las burocracias que las implementan, a lo que se refieren como «debilidad vs fortaleza institucional». En último lugar se discuten los puntos convergentes y divergentes junto a los condicionantes del enraizamiento social identificados por algunas investigaciones empíricas.
CENTRAL DE REGULAÇÃO DE VAGAS NO ENFRENTAMENTO DA SUPERLOTAÇÃO CARCERÁRIA NO ESTADO DO ACRE
Authors: Da Silva Brito Andrea , Da Silva Freitas Felipe
Published: December 2023

Este artigo apresenta a proposta da Central de Regulação de Vagas como estratégia ao enfrentamento da superlotação carcerária no estado do Acre. Corroborando os esforços de proporcionalidade penal no âmbito do programa Fazendo Justiça do Conselho Nacional de Justiça – CNJ, este trabalho discorre sobre os pontos estruturantes do Manual para gestão da lotação prisional – Central de Regulação de Vagas. Destacando-se como um marco da atuação do CNJ, a central desponta como medida sistêmica e duradoura com bases metodológicas definidas para construção e articulação interinstitucional no estado acreano.
CRIAÇÃO DE UMA CENTRAL DE REGULAÇÃO DE VAGAS E O CONTROLE DA SUPERPOPULAÇÃO CARCERÁRIA PELO PODER JUDICIÁRIO
Authors: Ribeiro Pimentel Otávio
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho irá abordar o problema da superlotação carcerária e investigar o papel que deve ser desempenhado pelo Poder Judiciário na superação do “estado de coisas inconstitucional”. No início do trabalho, será exposta a situação degradante das prisões brasileiras e analisado o instituto jurídico do “estado de coisas inconstitucional”, bem como a sua origem e repercussão jurídica. Em seguida, serão averiguados os limites de atuação do Poder Judiciário no enfrentamento do problema carcerário e exposta a necessidade de sua atuação ser mais assertiva e condizente com o papel atribuído pela Constituição Federal de guardião dos direitos fundamentais. A partir da ideia do numerus clausus, será examinada a possibilidade de criação de um órgão de regulação de vagas similar ao já existente no sistema socioeducativo, com ênfase no marco teórico e nas ferramentas expostas no Manual para gestão de lotação prisional recentemente elaborado pelo Conselho Nacional de Justiça. Para tanto, será utilizado o método dedutivo, empregado a partir de pesquisa bibliográfica, documental, jurisprudencial e legislativa acerca do tema.
SUPERLOTAÇÃO CARCERÁRIA E A JURIDICIDADE DAS INSPEÇÕES JUDICIAIS: O CASO DE PORTO NACIONAL – TO
Authors: Lopes Pereira Rodrigues Umbelina
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo retrata a realidade da unidade penal de Porto Nacional, a superlotação do sistema prisional do município e a ausência de separação de presos provisórios e definitivos. Parte-se da perspectiva dos direitos fundamentais consagrados na Constituição Federal de 1988 e utiliza-se como metodologia pesquisa empírica etnográfica e bibliográfica. Os resultados refletem a situação das pessoas presas na referida unidade, bem como a administração e a importância das inspeções judiciais.
ĐẶC ĐIỂM SỬ DỤNG THUỐC CHỐNG ĐÔNG Ở NHỮNG NGƯỜI BỆNH CÓ CHỈ ĐỊNH THỦ THUẬT CẤY MÁY TẠO NHỊP VĨNH VIỄN TẠI VIỆN TIM MẠCH VIỆT NAM
Authors: Trần Song Giang , Chu Dũng Sĩ , Nguyễn Thị Hiền Hiền
Published: December 2023

Mục tiêu nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu (NC) với  mục tiêu chính là tìm hiều tình hình sử dụng thuốc chống đông ở những người bệnh (NB) có chỉ định thủ thuật cấy máy tạo nhịp vĩnh viễn (MTNVV) tại Viện Tim Mạch Việt Nam.

Phương pháp nghiên cứu: NC mô tả cắt ngang, tiến cứu.  Những NB được can thiệp cấy MTNVV tại Viện Tim mạch Việt Nam trong thời gian từ tháng 08 năm 2019 đến tháng 03 năm 2020. Kết quả: NC 294 NB cấy MTNVV thu được kết quả: Số lượng NB có dùng thuốc chống đông, chống kết tập tiểu cầu chiếm 36.4%, trong đó số NB dùng 2 loại thuốc chiếm 6,5%. Xung quanh quá trình cấy máy, NB được dùng thuốc kháng vitamin K và NOAC chiếm tỷ lệ cao nhất 13,3%, dùng thuốc chống kết tập tiểu cầu (KTTC) kép là 8,5%, chống KTTC đơn là 9,2%, Heparin trọng lượng phân tử thấp (LMWH) là 5,4%. Trong số những NB dùng thuốc chống đông đường uống có 33,3% tiếp tục duy trì thuốc NOAC, kháng Vitamin K, 64,0% tiếp tục duy trì thuốc chống KTTC kép, 63% tiếp tục được duy trì thuốc chống KTTC đơn và 18,8% được duy trì LMWH trong quá trình cấy máy. Khi cấy máy, chỉ số INR chủ yếu trong giới hạn an toàn (INR < 1,5) chiếm 96,6%, chỉ có 3,4% có INR ≥ 1,5 trong đó giá trị INR lớn nhất là 3,95. Thuốc giảm đau dùng sau cấy máy chủ yếu là thuốc giảm đau bậc 1 và bậc 2, không có trường hợp nào phải dùng đến thuốc giảm đau bậc 3.
NGHIÊN CỨU TINH SẠCH PROTEIN hnRNPK BẰNG PHƯƠNG PHÁP SẮC KÝ
Authors: Lê Quang Dũng
Published: December 2023

hnRNPK là một protein liên kết DNA/RNA, tham gia vào các hoạt động liên kết axit nucleic và có vai trò quan trọng trong các quy trình sinh học trong tế bào. Do vậy, những bất thường trong biểu hiện của protein hnRNPK có liên quan mật thiết đến sự phát triển của nhiều loại ung thư. Từ đây mở ra nhu cầu biểu hiện và tinh sạch protein hnRNPK có chất lượng cao với số lượng đủ lớn để sử dụng cho các nghiên cứu về protein hnRNPK. Tuy nhiên sự không ổn định và kết tủa của protein hnRNPK trong quá trình tinh sạch là một trở ngại lớn trong quá trình nghiên cứu. Để khắc phục trở ngại này, đề tài đã tối ưu hóa quy trình tinh sạch với nồng độ muối KCl cao, đồng thời sử dụng Green fluorescent protein (GFP) để hỗ trợ quá trình tinh sạch. GFP là một công cụ hữu ích để theo dõi chất lượng của protein trong quá trình tinh sạch protein, thêm vào đó nồng độ cao của muối KCl trong các đệm cũng có tác dụng ngăn chặn kết tủa của protein hnRNPK. Sắc ký ái lực Niken kết hợp với sắc kí lọc gel có thể tách được protein hnRNPK với độ tinh sạch cao. Tuy nhiên, để phục vụ cho các nghiên cứu về cấu trúc và chức năng của protein hnRNPK, nồng độ muối KCl cuối cùng phải được hạ xuống nồng độ muối sinh lý là 300 mM KCl. Tại nồng độ muối thấp, sự ổn đinh của protein hnRNPK khó có thể duy trì, do vậy trong tương lai nên kết hợp thêm các phương pháp khác để hạn chế được tối đa sự kết tủa của protein hnRNPK.
Autocuidado de personas con diabetes mellitus de tipo 2 en tiempos de pandemia por Sars-CoV-2 (Covid-19): Medida para la prevención de contagio
Authors: Ureta Jurado Raúl , Osnayo Q Magaly , Poma Z Kely Yaquelin , Gómez A Clelia
Published: December 2023

El autocuidado se aprenden conforme el individuo madura, y son afectadas por creencias culturales, hábitos, costumbres de la familia y la sociedad. La práctica del autocuidado juega un papel importante para mantener la diabetes mellitus bajo control, tanto en la prevención y durante la enfermedad. El estudio tuvo como Objetivo determinar las medidas de autocuidado de pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en el Hospital Regional de Huancavelica. Métodos: se realizó un estudio de tipo cuantitativo, nivel descriptivo, con diseño no experimental, transeccional, descriptivo. La muestra incluye a pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (n=60). Para la recolección de datos se aplicó la técnica de encuesta con el instrumento el cuestionario. Se aplicó el instrumento elaborado por Amaya B. (2015) ´sobre medida de autocuidado en paciente con diabetes mellitus de tipo 2, que tiene doble validez (prueba binomial y r de pearson) y fiabilidad a través de Kuder Richarson, KR20 = 0.86; la recolección de datos fue por medio de llamadas telefónicas. Resultados: El 65.0% de pacientes encuestados presentan medidas de autocuidado inadecuados; y solo el 35.0% presentan medidas de autocuidado adecuados. El 51,7% presenta un adecuado autocuidado en el ejercicio físico, el 88.3%, presenta inadecuado autocuidado en la alimentación, el 88.3% presenta inadecuado autocuidado en la valoración de los pies. Y el 60.0% presenta inadecuado autocuidado en el tratamiento farmacológico. Conclusiones: Las medidas de autocuidado de los pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en su mayoría son inadecuadas en las dimensiones de Alimentación, Cuidado de los pies y tratamiento farmacológico, por ello es necesario implementar estrategias de salud en el marco de la promoción de la salud para el fortalecimiento de las medidas de autocuidado y puedan evitar complicaciones de la enfermedad.
INQUA in India: Some Reminiscences and Some Anticipations
Authors: A.K. Singhvi
Published: December 2023

A brief narrative on early development of Quaternary Sciences in India and its association with International Quaternary Union is presented. A discussion on expectations that accrue from increasing demands on the use of geoscience as services is presented along with some thoughts on recalibration of scientific objectives, resource augmentation through enhanced inclusivity of other disciplines and capacity building in Global South, are outlined, both for the Indian and the international context.
THE REVIEW ARTICLE ON LIVER FUNCTION TEST IN HUMAN BODY
Authors: Kumar Parmod , Raveena Raveena , Hamid Dar Muneed
Published: December 2023

Laboratory Liver function tests (LFT) may be defined as the tests which are useful in the evaluation and treatment of patients with hepatic dysfunction. Theliver is of vital importance in intermediary metabolism, in the detoxification andin the elimination of toxic substances. The biochemical tests are useful in detecting the presence of liver disease. The test are also cheap, non- invasive and widely available and are of value in directing the use of other diagnostic tests such as liver biopsy and imaging. Some of the biochemical markers such asserum Bilirubin, SGPT or Alanine amino transferase (ALT) , SGOT or aspartate amino transferase (AST) , Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT), 5′ nucleotidase, Ceruloplasmin etc. are considered in this article. An isolated or conjugated alteration of biochemical markers of liver damage in patients can challenge the clinicians during the diagnosis of disease related to liver directly or with some other organs.
Techno-economic feasibility analysis of a large-scale parabolic trough thermal power plant in Effurun-Warri, Nigeria
Authors: JOHN Akpaduado , OYEKALE Joseph
Published: December 2023

Abstract

In the modern world, solar energy is one of the most mature renewable energy resources for electricity generation. Because of the growing interest in green energy and CO2 reduction, concentrated power technologies have gained prominence all over the world. Several parabolic trough power plants are currently operational in various parts of the world. However, despite the region's favorable weather conditions, Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa have yet to adopt this technology. To galvanize the integration of solar energy into the energy infrastructure in Nigeria, technical and economic feasibility studies are required. This paper presents a techno-economic viability assessment of a 25 MW Parabolic Trough solar thermal power plant for electricity generation in Effurun-Warri, Nigeria. The System Advisor Model (SAM) software was used for the analysis, based on the validated technical and financial models inbuilt into the software. Results showed that the plant is technically feasible in Effurun-Warri with a capacity factor of over 35%, which compares favourably with other similar plants across the globe. However, the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of 11.87 cents/kWh obtained is significantly higher than the subsidized cost of electricity in the country, by about 99%, leading to a negative net present value of the project. To improve cost, optimized design parameters of the plant should be adopted for performance simulation in the SAM software.
Aplicaciones de la Inteligencia Artificial en la Universidad Técnica de Manabí
Authors: Moreno Arteaga Norma Inés , García Mera Silvia Magdalena , Maitta Rosado Inger Solange , Pico Macías Elena Paola , Mendoza Ledesma Néstor Vicente
Published: December 2023

Introducción: La Inteligencia Artificial puede ayudar a los psicólogos a evaluar la eficacia de los tratamientos psicológicos donde la IA puede analizar los datos de las terapias virtuales y proporcionar información sobre la tasa de éxito de los tratamientos y cómo se comparan con otros para ayudar a los profesionales de la psicología a determinar cuáles son los tratamientos más eficaces

Objetivo: el objetivo del presente articulo es analizar cómo influye la Inteligencia Artificial en los estudiantes de la carrera de Psicología.

Métodos: esta investigación posee un enfoque mixto, ya que se utilizaron métodos, técnicas e instrumentos para el procesamiento de la información desde una perspectiva tanto cualitativa como cuantitativa. Los instrumentos aplicados fueron la entrevista y la encuesta, se involucró a 15 docentes y 60 estudiantes de la carrera de Psicología de la Universidad Técnica de Manabí.

Resultados: como resultado se logró integrar herramientas tecnológicas asociadas a métodos conectivistas y constructivistas, lo cual contribuye a que los estudiantes mejoran su rendimiento académico

Conclusiones: la Inteligencia Artificial tienen impacto en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes porque mejoran el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje
Cryptococcosis in kidney transplant recipients: Current understanding and practices
Authors: Meena Priti , Bhargava Vinant , Singh Kulwant , sethi Jasmine , Prabhakar Aniketh , panda Sandip
Published: December 2023

Cryptococcosis is the third most commonly occurring invasive fungal disease in solid organ transplant recipients (SOT). It is caused by encapsulated yeast, Cryptococcus species, predominantly Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. Though kidney transplant recipients are at the lowest risk of cryptococcosis when compared to other solid organ transplant recipients such as lung, liver or heart, still this opportunistic infection causes significant morbidity and mortality in this subset of patients. Mortality rates with cryptococcosis range from 10%-25%, while it can be as high as 50% in SOT recipients with central nervous system involvement. The main aim of diagnosis is to find out if there is any involvement of the central nervous system in disseminated disease or whether there is only localized pulmonary involvement as it has implications for both prognostication and treatment. Detection of cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) in cerebrospinal fluid or plasma is a highly recommended test as it is more sensitive and specific than India ink and fungal cultures. The CrAg lateral flow assay is the single point of care test that can rapidly detect cryptococcal polysaccharide capsule. Treatment of cryptococcosis is challenging in kidney transplant recipients. Apart from the reduction or optimization of immunosuppression, lipid formulations of amphotericin B are preferred as induction antifungal agents. Consolidation and maintenance are done with fluconazole; carefully monitoring its interactions with calcineurin inhibitors. This review further discusses in depth the evolving developments in the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic assays, and management approach of cryptococcosis in kidney transplant recipients.
Heterogeneity in cardiorenal protection by Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in heart failure across the ejection fraction strata: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Taheri Saeed
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Gliflozins or Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are relatively novel antidiabetic medications that have recently been shown to represent favorable effects on patients’ cardiorenal outcomes. However, there is shortage of data on potential disparities in this therapeutic effect across different patient subpopulations.

AIM

To investigate differential effects of SGLT2i on the cardiorenal outcomes of heart failure patients across left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) levels.

METHODS

Literature was searched systematically for the large randomized double-blind controlled trials with long enough follow up periods reporting cardiovascular and renal outcomes in their patients regarding heart failure status and LVEF levels. Data were then meta-analyzed after stratification of the pooled data across the LVEF strata and New York Heart Associations (NYHA) classifications for heart failure using Stata software version 17.0.

RESULTS

The literature search returned 13 Large clinical trials and 13 post hoc analysis reports. Meta-analysis of the effects of gliflozins on the primary composite outcome showed no significant difference in efficacy across the heart failure subtypes, but higher efficacy were detected in patient groups at lower NYHA classifications (I 2 = 46%, P = 0.02). Meta-analyses across the LVEF stratums revealed that a baseline LVEF lower than 30% was associated with enhanced improvement in the primary composite outcome compared to patients with higher LVEF levels at the borderline statistical significance (HR: 0.70, 95%CI: 0.60 to 0.79 vs 0.81, 95%CI: 0.75 to 0.87; respectively, P = 0.06). Composite renal outcome was improved significantly higher in patients with no heart failure than in heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) (HR: 0.60, 95%CI: 0.49 to 0.72 vs 0.94, 95%CI: 0.74 to 1.13; P = 0.04). Acute renal injury occurred significantly less frequently in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction who received gliflozins than in HFpEF (HR: 0.67, 95%CI: 51 to 0.82 vs 0.94, 95%CI: 0.82 to 1.06; P = 0.01). Volume depletion was consistently increased in response to SGLT2i in all the subgroups.

CONCLUSION

Heart failure patients with lower LVEF and lower NYHA sub-classifications were found to be generally more likely to benefit from therapy with gliflozins. Further research are required to identify patient subgroups representing the highest benefits or adverse events in response to SGLT2i.
Vision to Impact: Advancing Sustainability Research through Sustain Earth Journal (Sustain-E)
Authors: McSparren Jason
Published: December 2023

Sustain Earth Journal (Sustain-E), an open-access academic platform, is pivotal in advancing the discourse on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and human well-being in an era fraught with pressing global challenges. This essay highlights key sustainability-focused themes and topics, exemplifying the developmental trajectory of Sustain-E as an authoritative source for sustainability research. Drawing upon the journal’s mission, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and contemporary scholarly trends, this trajectory envisions Sustain-E as an influential and authoritative source of knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary dialogues, promoting sustainability research in both natural and social sciences, and contributing to the achievement of the SDGs.
Examining the Black Box of Prison Education Programs: A Descriptive Study of Statewide Correctional Education Practices
Authors: Pompoco Amanda
Published: December 2023

About half of incarcerated individuals housed in state prisons reported participation in educational or vocational programming (Harlow, 2003). These programs serve as a way to fill a disparity gap since the prison population tends to have literacy, education, and employment needs. Participation in education programs can result in positive impacts on reentry outcomes (e.g., reduced recidivism, increased employment outcomes) (Bozick et al., 2018). However, the characteristics of effective education programs remains a “black box” in terms of instructional strategies and classroom practices. This study examined the characteristics of over 200 literacy, general education, vocation/apprenticeship, and college courses across 28 prisons in one state. Interviews, observations, and staff surveys were used to gather data related to leadership, classroom management, and quality assurance practices in prison-based education departments. The results revealed substantial differences across programs and facilities. Implications for future research and opportunities to reduce social disparity through prison education are discussed.
It Takes a Village
Authors: Garlock David
Published: December 2023

Success after incarceration is not just attributed to the person returning but is a result of the village that one has. This correlates with the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” That same village is needed for a formerly incarcerated person to be successful. The village includes the person’s family, community, employer, place of faith, and support groups. This provides a tight knit group of people who are speaking life into this individual, whereas the streets would speak harm into their life.
Assessment of Afforestation Activities in Thrace Region using Some Oak (Quercus sp.) Varieties
Authors: ÖZEL Halil Barış , TANDOĞAN Mesut , ŞAHİN Nülüfer , ÖZDEMİR Mehmet , ŞEVİK Hakan
Published: December 2023

In this study, which is a preliminary assessment, afforestation studies established at different times with different oak species (Quercus sp.) in the Thrace Region were examined. Accordingly, as a result of the variance analysis applied to the data of the percentage of survival variable, which is important in terms of adaptation ability, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference at the P˂0.05 confidence level in terms of afforestation areas. In this respect, as a result of Duncan test performed at P˂0.05 confidence level to create homogeneous groups, Ulukonak oak plantation area established with Q. infectoria with a survival rate of 89% is in the first group, and this group is classified with a survival percentage of 78%. Celaliye plantation area established with Q. cerris species followed. In the study, mean values were determined in terms of afforestation areas regarding the quantitative and morphological characters determined in the trial areas taken from the oak afforestation areas. When these data are examined, the mean diameter value varies between 2.3-5.1 cm in Q. petraea afforestation areas of different ages, 2.0-3.6 cm in Q. infectoria afforestation areas, 3.5 cm in Q. frainetto and Q. cerris. It was determined to be 4.9 cm in. Mean height value varies between 2.36-5.58m in Q. petraea afforestation areas, 2.30-2.98m in Q. infectoria afforestation areas, 3.62m in Q. frainetto and 3.93m in Q. cerris. has been found to be. The crown symmetry is generally asymmetrical in all afforestation areas, regardless of the oak species. Stem straightness, on the other hand, was in the curve category for all afforestation areas. As a result of the variance analysis applied to the average volume values determined in the sampling areas, a statistically significant difference was determined between the forestation areas at the P˂0.05 confidence level. In this context, afforestation area established with Q. petraea oak species formed the first group with an average volume value of 0.00930 m3, as a result of Duncan Range Test performed at P˂0.05 confidence level to create homogeneous groups in terms of afforestation areas.
A Low-Power 30MHz ,6th Order Band-pass Differential Gm-C Filter on Chip Using Floating Current Source
Authors: DEMİREL Huseyin , AHMED Arsen
Published: December 2023

A 30MHz center frequency, 6th order Butterworth and elliptic band-pass filter using a leap-frog Gm-C structure in this work. A continuous time differential voltage mode Gm-C biquad and its adjoin voltage - mode version are described, employing FCS (Floating Current Source) circuits as building blocks. The improved current source structure is simple and includes fewer transistors. This provides an effective use of the chip area and brings simplicity to the design of circuits. The proposed filter structure does not contain the resistor which is very important for integration. All capacitors in proposed filter are grounded which reduces the parasitic effects. The proposed filter has been successfully implemented by TSMC 0.18μm CMOS process. Simulation results are given to confirm the theoretical analysis.
A Study on the Inspiration of the Tao Te Ching on Chinese Cultural Self-Confidence
Authors: Xiaolong Bai , Sisi Lee
Published: December 2023

“The Tao Te Ching” is the core representative work of Taoist thought, which has had a profound influence on Chinese culture. In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Taoist thought, Confucianism, and Legalism jointly formed a great ideological trend of contention. Since Dong Zhongshu proposed the idea of “abolishing the hundred schools of thought and only respecting Confucianism” in the Han Dynasty, Confucianism has become the mainstream cultural ideology, and Taoist thought exists only as a supplementary tributary ideology. The great collision of Eastern and Western cultures brought about by the Opium War has caused widespread doubts about Chinese mainstream culture represented by Confucian culture. In the face of the fact that the West is ahead, Chinese people have fallen into unprecedented confusion about their own culture. In 2014, Chinese leaders proposed the concept of Chinese cultural self-confidence, and pointed out that the three sources of Chinese cultural self-confidence are excellent traditional Chinese culture, revolutionary culture, and advanced socialist culture. This article argues that the concept proposed by the Chinese government is not comprehensive for building Chinese cultural self-confidence. Revolutionary culture and advanced socialist culture are the summary of China’s own special experience. Other countries do not have similar environments, and traditional culture is dominated by Confucianism. Confucianism cannot even be fully convinced within China. In the era of globalization, if China wants to gain some value recognition in the world to establish confidence, it must propose a doctrine with global value. I believe that the ideas and philosophies contained in the “Tao Te Ching” can effectively communicate between China and the world, help China gain worldwide recognition, and have great significance for enhancing Chinese cultural self-confidence.
Forecasting of the Waste Generation in Jordan: Alternative Econometric Approaches
Authors: Alhanaqtah Omar Jraid
Published: December 2023

The main purpose of the article is to predict the household waste generation in Jordan in the short-run using alternative methods and explain factors highly likely impacting its generation. The results of comparative analysis made by three methods – regression technique, time series modelling and the annual growth rate method – are provided. The results of time series approach take a compromised position between the other ones. It is concluded that time series modelling with the help of ARIMA(0,1,0) with drift is more reliable for the short-run forecasting of the waste generation in Jordan while the regression is more suitable for explaining the effect of input variables on an outcome.
Multiple Disease Prediction Using Machine Learning
Authors: Salunkhe Shubham Shankar , Shinde Sakshi Sunil , Zambare Pruthviraj Balasaheb , Godase Prof. S. K.
Published: December 2023

There are several techniques in machine learning that can perform predictive analytics on large amounts of data across industries. Predictive analytics in healthcare is a difficult task, but it can ultimately help practitioners in making timely decisions regarding the health and treatment of patients based on massive data. Diseases such as breast cancer, diabetes and heart disease outbreaks cause many deaths worldwide, but most of these deaths are due to a lack of early disease control. The above problem occurs due to inadequate medical infrastructure and low ratio of doctors to population. Statistics clearly show the same, WHO advises, doctor to patient ratio is 1:1000, while doctor to population ratio in India is 1:1456, this shows shortage of doctors. Diseases related to heart, cancer and diabetes can pose a potential threat to humanity if not detected early. Therefore, early recognition and diagnosis of these diseases can save many lives. This thesis is all about predicting diseases that are harmful using machine learning classification algorithms. Breast cancer, heart and diabetes are included in this work. To make this work seamless and usable by the general public, our team has created a medical test web application that predicts various diseases using the concept of machine learning. In this work, we aim to develop a machine learning-based prediction concept for various diseases such as breast cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Harmony in Commerce and Humanities: Exploring the Symbiosis of Business and the Arts
Authors: Ramesh S.
Published: December 2023

This article explores the symbiotic relationship between commerce and the arts, specifically delving into the integration of humanities, music, and dance into business and management practices. Recognizing the transformative impact of a multidisciplinary approach, the article discusses how the human touch of humanities, the inspirational power of music, and the metaphorical insights from dance contribute to innovative and successful business strategies. Through case studies, the article highlights companies that have embraced this symbiosis, showcasing the tangible benefits of fostering a holistic connection between commerce and the arts. Ultimately, the article underscores the importance of acknowledging and integrating the creative and human elements in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Examining College Students’ Attitudes Toward Poverty During the Adult
Role of the Community Action Poverty Simulation
Authors: Parks Jessica M , Johnson Portia , Moorman Diann C , Worthy Sheri , Aaron Leigh Anne
Published: December 2023

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and Extension
professionals need to understand the lived experience of poverty because it affects
every aspect of an individual’s life. Poverty is related to inadequate nutrition and
food insecurity, lack of access to health care, insufficient child care, unsafe
neighborhoods, lack of affordable housing, under-resourced schools, and a lower quality
of life. Attitudes toward poverty vary widely among Americans and can be categorized as
either internal/individual attributions (e.g., laziness, welfare dependency, etc.) or
systemic/structural attributions (e.g., unemployment, inflation, etc.). Individuals
holding internal attributions toward poverty are more likely to have negative feelings
toward impoverished individuals. As such, efforts to educate FCS college students,
Extension agents, and all Americans on the day-to-day reality of those in poverty are
important. Extension-sponsored Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) programs are
effective in changing participants’ attitudes toward poverty. This research used
Reflexive Thematic Analysis to analyze 56 reflection papers written by college students
enrolled in a family resource management course. Three themes emerged from the research:
(a) empathy, (b) a turn from internal attributions, and (c) systematic attributions.
This research has implications for Extension and FCS professionals offering CAPS
programming in higher education settings.
Anesthesia training: Are we doing enough in three years? Cross-sectional study
Authors: Giraldo María Paula , Beltrán Andrés Guillermo , Díaz-Ramírez Julieth , Franco-Gruntorad German Andrés
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The minimum number of procedures required to be performed during anesthesia training has not been officially defined in Colombia. Although a number is no guarantee of acquired competencies, it does indicate the level of opportunity offered by the different programs. This study describes the practical training afforded to residents in a graduate anesthesia program in Colombia, and compares its results with international standards.

Objective: Describe exposure to procedures performed by residents enrolled in a three-year anesthesia specialization program in Colombia between 2015 and 2020, and compare with the standards proposed by ASCOFAME and ACGME.

Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study which included residents who did their specialization in a Colombian anesthesia program between 2015 and 2020. Complexity, anesthesia techniques, invasive monitoring and airway approach were described. Finally a descriptive comparison was made with the published references of the Colombian Association of Medical Schools (ASCOFAME) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Results: The results for 10 residents were included. Each resident had a median of 978 cases (IQR 942-1120), corresponding to 25 surgical specialties, the most frequent being general surgery (18%), orthopedics (16%), pediatric surgery (19%), and obstetrics (10.8%). According to the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) classification, the majority of patients were ASA II (39.63%) and ASA III (28.4%). Adequate exposure was achieved in 11 of the 15 categories proposed by ACGME and in 6 of the 15 proposed by ASCOFAME.

Conclusions: A detailed description of the practice component acquired by the residents during their three years of training was obtained. This baseline provides insight into the national landscape and allows to describe the relationship with international standards.
Vernáculos educativos de Twitch: twitchers educadores para el aprendizaje
Authors: Godoy Sender , Contreras-Pulido Paloma
Published: December 2023

Twitch se ha convertido en muy poco tiempo en una plataforma con un incontestable impacto en cuanto al número de usuarios y canales de transmisión de todo tipo. Esta apertura en los contenidos y su crecimiento exponencial, con 35 millones de visitantes diarios en 2023, hace relevante su estudio. Por ello, este trabajo se centra en el lenguaje vernáculo de la plataforma Twitch y sus posibles ventajas también para el aprendizaje. Para el análisis se ha optado por una metodología eminentemente cualitativa a través del análisis de contenido del chat de dos streamers, Jaime Altozano, con un carácter más de celebridad, y Clara Cordero, educadora con una comunidad fiel a sus contenidos. Por último, se aplica un focus group a cinco usuarios habituales de Twitch para explorar sus opiniones sobre la plataforma, los canales analizados y sus posibilidades para el aprendizaje. Los resultados aportan características del lenguaje vernáculo propio de la plataforma que son reafirmados con los comentarios de los participantes del focus group, como la relación parasocial, la comunidad virtual, chat, emote, bot, pivoting, twitch bit e intimidad digital. Además, se concluye que, junto con este lenguaje propio y el intercambio de información e interacción que se da en la plataforma Twitch, se favorece el aprendizaje digital en comunidad.
Alberti, Leon Battista. De commodis litterarum atque incommodis
Authors: Coroleu Alejandro
Published: December 2023

Alberti, Leon BattistaDe commodis litterarum atque incommodisEdició de Mariangela RegoliosiFlorència: Edizioni Polistampa, 2021, 514 p. (2 volums)ISBN 978-88-596-1979-6