bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Noninvasive Ventilation for Moderate to Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to COVID-19
Authors: Botsch Alexander A. , Oravec Michael J. , Rapier Brandon T. , Goff Laine M. , Desmett Ashley L.
Published: July 2024

Background

Use of noninvasive ventilation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is debated. The COVID-19 pandemic posed challenges due to high patient volumes and worldwide resource strain.

Objectives

To determine associations between use of noninvasive ventilation in adult patients with moderate to severe ARDS due to SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, progression to intubation, and hospital mortality.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included patients in an institutional COVID-19 registry. Adult patients were included if they were admitted for COVID-19 between March 1, 2020, and March 31, 2022, and developed moderate to severe ARDS. Primary outcomes were progression to intubation and hospital mortality in patients who received noninvasive ventilation or mechanical ventilation. A secondary outcome was successful treatment with noninvasive ventilation without intubation.

Results

Of 823 patients who met inclusion criteria, 454 (55.2%) did not receive noninvasive ventilation and 369 (44.8%) received noninvasive ventilation. Patients receiving noninvasive ventilation were more likely to require mechanical ventilation than were patients not receiving noninvasive ventilation. Among patients requiring endotracheal intubation, those receiving noninvasive ventilation had a higher likelihood of mortality. Patients receiving noninvasive ventilation had lower severity-adjusted odds of survival to discharge without intubation than did patients not receiving noninvasive ventilation.

Conclusion

Patients with moderate to severe ARDS due to SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia treated with noninvasive ventilation had increased likelihood of progression to endotracheal intubation and hospital mortality.
Linc00513 sponges miR-7 to modulate TGF-β signaling in azoospermia
Authors: Etezadi Atoosa , Akhtare Adere , Asadikalameh Zahra , Aghaei Zeinab Hashem , Panahinia Paria , Arman Mozhgan , Abtahian Amene , Khorasani Fereshteh Faghih , Hazari Vajihe
Published: July 2024

Azoospermia, or the complete absence of sperm in the ejaculate, affects about 1% of men worldwide and is a significant fertility challenge. This study investigates Linc00513, a long non-coding RNA, and its potential role in regulating the TGF-β signaling pathway, a key player in spermatogenesis, in the context of azoospermia. We show that Linc00513 expression is significantly lower in testicular tissues from azoospermic patients than in HS1 controls. Linc00513 interacts directly with microRNA-7 (miR-7) via complementary base pairing, acting as a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA). This interaction effectively inhibits miR-7's inhibitory action on the TGF-β receptor 1 (TGFBR1), a critical component of the TGF-β signaling cascade. Downregulating Linc00513 reduces TGFBR1 repression and increases TGF-β signaling in azoospermic testes. Functional assays with spermatogonial cell lines support these findings. Silencing Linc00513 leads to increased cell proliferation and decreased apoptosis, similar to TGF-β inhibition. Overexpression of miR-7 inhibits the effects of Linc00513 on TGF-β signaling. Our study sheds new light on how Linc00513, miR-7, and the TGF-β signaling pathway interact in azoospermia. Linc00513 regulates TGFBR1 expression and thus influences spermatogonial cell fate by acting as a miR-7 ceRNA. These findings identify a potential therapeutic target for azoospermia treatment, paving the way for future research into restoring fertility in affected individuals.
The effect of light massage and Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique interventions on blood pressure among hypertension patients in Indonesia
Authors: Arsyawina Arsyawina , Firdaus Rivan , Setiani Diah , Chaiarunnisya Raisyah
Published: July 2024

Hypertension remains a significant global public health concern. Non-pharmacological interventions such as light massage and the Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) offer potential avenues to mitigate sustained increases in blood pressure among patients with hypertension. However, research exploring these methods as alternative therapies, particularly in Indonesia, is limited. This study aimed to investigate the effects of light massage and SEFT on the blood pressure of hypertensive individuals. Employing a quasi-experimental design with a time series approach, the study utilized purposive sampling to select 27 participants. Light massage and SEFT were considered independent variables, while blood pressure served as the dependent variable. Data analysis involved repeated measures ANOVA and one-way ANOVA tests. The results revealed significant differences in mean blood pressure before and after the light massage intervention (p-values: 0.002, <0.001, <0.001). The intervention sessions yielded the most significant results (p-values: <0.001, 0.002, <0.001), whereas no differences were observed in the control group (systolic and Mean Arterial Pressure, MAP, p-values: 0.012 and 0.017, respectively). Notably, there were discrepancies in mean blood pressure before and after interventions in both the light massage and SEFT groups, indicating a potential benefit of these interventions. Conversely, no such differences were noted in the control group. These results highlight the potential benefits of integrating light massage and SEFT into holistic approaches for managing hypertension, potentially improving outcomes and quality of life for affected individuals.
Analysis of determinants of infertility among women at in vitro fertilization clinic in Surabaya
Authors: Safitri Yati Isnaini , Rahayu Esty Puji , Rizki Lailatul Khusnul , Abidah Siska Nurul , Nadatien Ima
Published: July 2024

In social life and global health, infertility is common. History of abdominal surgery, body mass index (BMI), endometriosis, menstrual history, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have not been fully explained as female infertility factors. This study examined infertility causes at ASHA in vitro fertilization Primasatya Husada Citra (PHC) Hospital Surabaya. This quantitative study was cross-sectional. In May-July 2023, 82 childbearing-age women with infertility issues visited the hospital and completed questionnaires. Description and analysis were performed using the Wilcoxon rank test to evaluate menstrual history, BMI, PCOS, endometriosis, and abdominal surgery history in relation to infertility. Infertility was statistically associated with abdominal surgery history (P=0.008), BMI (P=0.000), endometriosis diagnosis (P=0.000), and PCOS (P=0.000). Women with abdominal surgery, endometriosis, and PCOS had significant infertility. Women’s infertility can be caused by ovulation disorders, tubal and pelvic disorders, or uterine disorders, but one-third of cases are unexplained. Infertility treatment may benefit from addressing abdominal surgery history, BMI, endometriosis, and PCOS. Early intervention and targeted care based on these determinants may improve fertility outcomes and reduce unexplained infertility.
Keratorefractive lenticule extraction in eyes with post-herpetic scars
Authors: Leccisotti Antonio , Fields Stefania V. , De Bartolo Giuseppe , Crudale Christian , Posarelli Matteo
Published: July 2024

Correcting refractive errors by remodeling the corneal curvature with an excimer laser (which emits ultraviolet radiation) may reactivate a latent Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), resulting in keratitis. New techniques using infrared sources, such as femtosecond-assisted Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction (KLEx), may thus provide a safer approach to eyes with previous HSV keratitis; however, no cases of KLEx in such cases have been reported. As a result, we present three cases in which KLEx successfully corrected myopia. Three myopic eyes from three patients with a known history of healed HSV keratitis that occurred more than 12 months before surgery underwent KLEx. All patients received oral antiviral prophylaxis before and after surgery. In case 1, the post-HSV scar was semiperipheral, involving only a portion of the treated area; surgery went smoothly, with the intrastromal lenticule well delineated and dissected even through the scar. In cases 2 and 3, the healed scar was peripheral and did not interfere with surgery. After 6 months, all three cases had good visual acuity without complications. Finally, KLEx combined with antiviral prophylaxis can effectively correct myopia in eyes with healed HSV. The femtosecond laser can penetrate non-dense, peripheral corneal scars.
A Comparative Study on the Effects of Vintage Nonpharmacological Techniques in Reducing Myopia (Bates eye exercise therapy vs. Trataka Yoga Kriya)
Authors: Tiwari Komal Krishna , Shaik Rahul , Aparna B , Brundavanam Rajesh
Published: July 2024

Background:

Human eye captures light rays as they come and fall on the retina and convert them into an image. However, in myopia, light rays fall in front of retina, causing blurring of image. Correction of this is generally done using correcting devices such as corrective glasses and contact lenses. Existence of some alternative therapies is also noticed in literature.

Aim:

To compare the effects of Bates eye exercises and Trataka Yoga Kriya on myopia.

Materials and Methodology:

Ethical clearance was obtained from the institution, and informed consent was taken from participants. In this randomized comparative study, 24 participants (48 eyes) were taken based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and were randomly divided into two groups: Group A and Group B, where Bates eye exercise therapy and Trataka Yoga Kriya were given, respectively, for 8 weeks. Participants were assessed for their refractive errors and visual acuity pre- and post-intervention.

Results:

Data were analyzed by SPSS version 20. Results obtained revealed that both Bates exercises and Trataka Yoga Kriya were not significantly effective in reducing refractive errors and in improving visual acuity (P value of refractive error in right eye: 0.4250; left eye: 0.4596; P value of visual acuity in right eye: 0.5691; left eye: 0.8952).

Conclusion:

This study concludes that nonpharmacological approaches such as eye exercises and Trataka Yoga Kriya are not significant on myopia.
О конечнозонных решениях вещественного модифицированного уравнения Кортевега-де Фриза
Authors: Smirnov Aleksandr Olegovich , Anisimov Igor' Vladimirovich
Published: July 2024

Рассмотрены методы построения конечнозонных решений вещественного классического модифицированного уравнения Кортевега-де Фриза и эллиптических конечнозонных потенциалов оператора Дирака.
Оба метода используют преобразование Миуры, связывающее решения уравнения Кортевега-де Фриза и модифицированного уравнения Кортевега-де Фриза. Приведены примеры.
$n$-Значные квандлы и ассоциированные биалгебры
Authors: Bardakov Valeriy Georgievich , Kozlovskaya Tat'yana Anatol'evna , Talalaev Dmitry Valer'evich
Published: July 2024

Изучаются $n$-значные квандлы и $n$-корэковые биалгебры. Эти структуры тесно связаны с топологическими теориями поля в размерностях 2 и 3, с теоретико-множественным уравнением Янга-Бакстера, а также с $n$-значными группами, привлекшими к себе внимание широкого круга исследователей. Разрабатываются основные методы этой теории, найден аналог так называемой косетной конструкции, известной в теории $n$-значных групп, приведена конструкция $n$-значных квандлов с помощью $n$-мультиквандлов. В отличие от случая $n$-значных групп, эта конструкция оказывается весьма богатой алгебраическими и топологическими приложениями. Изучаются свойства $n$-корэковых биалгебр, играющих роль, аналогичную групповой биалгебре в теории групп.
О контрастных структурах в задаче теории эффекта бареттирования
Authors: Nikulin Egor Igorevich , Volkov Vladimir Tarasovich , Nikitin Andrey Gennadievich
Published: July 2024

Получено решение типа контрастной структуры в системе уравнений теории эффекта бареттирования, включающей нелинейное сингулярно возмущенное параболическое уравнение и дополнительное нелокальное интегральное соотношение. Доказано существование решения с внутренним переходным слоем, построено асимптотическое приближение этого решения. Получены оценки основных физических параметров модели, совпадающие с экспериментальными данными, а также с оценками, полученными ранее другими методами.
Cobalt-Nickel Alloy, Corrosion- and Heat-Resistant, Round Bars 19Cr - 36Co - 25Ni - 7.0Mo - 0.50Cb (Nb) - 2.9Ti - 0.20Al - 9.0Fe Vacuum Induction Plus Vacuum Consumable Electrode Melted Solution Heat Treated and Work Strengthened, Modified Strength
Authors:   AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee
Published: July 2024

This specification covers a corrosion- and heat-resistant, work strengthened cobalt-nickel-chromium alloy in the form of bars 2 inches (50 mm) and under in nominal diameter).
Overcoming the Writer’s Block? Exploring Students’ Motivation and Perspectives on Using ChatGPT as a Writing Assistance Tool in ESP
Authors: Tica Lena , Krsmanović Ivana
Published: July 2024

Employing a mixed-method design (Pearson correlation, ANOVA analyses, and thematic analysis), the study explores the complex interplay between student motivations, English proficiency levels, and the perceptions of ChatGPT as a writing assistance tool. The results reveal a lack of significant correlation between overall motivation to learn English and ChatGPT usage, suggesting independence between motivational levels and technology adoption. The respondents (N=79) expressed polarized attitudes, with a majority praising ChatGPT’s versatility, speed, and accuracy, while a substantial number voiced concerns about its potential limitations. Finally, the study identifies that the most developed instrumental motivation aligns with increased ChatGPT usage, underscoring its practical appeal by which ChatGPT is perceived as a handy tool that can complement the respondents’ instrumental motivation to achieve their professional goals. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of user experiences with AI-driven writing tools in language learning contexts.
“Green, How I Want You Green”: The Discourse of the Brand I Feel Slovenia
Authors: Plemenitaš Katja
Published: July 2024

The article examines the discourse of Slovenia’s official tourism brand I Feel Slovenia. It presents a study of the English version of the official website, focusing on the ways in which the text establishes connections between emotions and emotions in the construction of the brand. Special attention is paid to the role of the word green in the discourse construction of Slovenia’s official image. The study is based on the framework of evaluative language (Martin and White 1995). The analysis shows that the word green is primarily used as a value-laden term, functioning as a placeholder for different evaluative meanings. The word green ties different strands of Slovenia’s image into a holistic concept rooted in the English-language slogan I Feel Slovenia and the label Slovenia Green.
Authorship Attribution and the Material Realities of Early Modern Play Texts
Authors: Zavrl Andrej
Published: July 2024

The digitization of texts and the advent of big data analyses have transformed our understanding of authorship and collaboration in early modern drama. However, these advancements ought to be carefully contextualized within the material realities of early modern playwriting. The scarcity of surviving dramatic manuscripts underscores the significant role of agents like compositors, printers and editors, and the loss of the majority of plays from English commercial theatres casts doubt on the reliability of comparisons based on unique or common verbal parallels. The article focuses on drama from the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods, particularly the recently proposed collaboration between Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare on the Henry VI plays. Applying the IT concept of GIGO (garbage in, garbage out), it highlights the impact of textual transmission intricacies on authorship attribution, emphasizing that even the most sophisticated attribution techniques are only as reliable as the (often unreliable) data they utilize.
On Non-Native Listeners’ Ability to Identify Prominence and Pitch Accents in English Monologic Speech
Authors: Tymbay Alexey
Published: July 2024

A comparative perceptual study involving two experimental groups with different native languages (Russian and Czech) shows that phonologically trained non-native speakers of English are good at identifying basic suprasegmental features of the English language, namely prominence (sentence stress) and accent types, which potentially makes it possible to use their prosodic annotations when validating cross-language intonation research. The occasional failure of both experimental groups to identify certain accent types is explained in the study by the annotators’ mother tongue’s prosodic interference: Czech and Russian speakers rely on different acoustic cues when identifying prosodic features in their native languages and transfer this habit to the discrimination of English prosodic characteristics. The study demonstrates that when a prosodic cue is not marked in the speaker’s mother tongue, it will likely be ignored in the foreign language.
Activated carbon/g-C3N4 /H2O2 system with enhanced photocatalytic activity for Rhodamine-B degradation under the visible light
Authors: Thi Lan Nguyen , Phan Thi Thuy Trang , Tan Lam Nguyen , Le Thanh Lieu Thi , Nguyen Le Tuan , Hoang Nguyen Tien , Vo Vien , Khieu Dinh Quang
Published: July 2024

In this study, activated carbon/g-C3N4 photocatalyst (BC/CN) was successfully prepared by a facile calcination method from activated carbons derived from banana peels and urea. As a result, the morphology of BC/CN consisted of the activated carbons highly dispersed on the g-C3N4 matrix. The advanced oxidation process of BC/CN and hydogen peroxide exhibits a better catalytic activity towards Rhdamine-B degradation in visible-light region than those of the pristine g-C3N4 or BC with hydrogen peroxide. The grafting of activated carbon to g-C3N4 enhanced the electron transfer efficiency and suppressed the photoinduced electron-hole recombination. Initial TOC was about 650 mg/L; however, it decreased by 93% to 60 mg/L after 60 min treating. After four cycles of experiments, the catalyst BC/CN still presented high activity for the degradation of RhB. In addition, all N-deethylation intermediates and several small molecular products were separated and identified by LC/MS method. Based on the analytical results, a possible mechanism of photocatalytic degradation was proposed. This work demonstrates a facile and efficient approach to improving the performance of g-C3N4-based catalysts.
COVID-19, Christian Women and Mental Health: An African Interventionist Response
Authors: Hlatywayo (PhD) Anniegrace Mapangisana
Published: July 2024

Mental health is posited as a vital constituent of health and well-being. Good mental health is represented by a balance between the mind, body, spirit and context which should all be in tangent. Globally, it has been noted that mental disorders rank among the top ten leading causes of health encumbrance. This dire situation has been compounded by the novel COVID-19 pandemic outbreak which exacerbated the global number of mental disorders, with women carrying a higher risk due to their role as primary caregivers. Using a phenomenological study and drawing from Christian women in Harare, this study sought to explore the common risk factors that expose women to the possibility of developing mental health disorders. Research findings indicated varied stressors including gender-based roles, intimate partner violence, lower socio-economic status and household financial instability due to the COVID-19 induced economic recession during the COVID-19 lockdown period as triggers of mental health disorders. Religio-cultural factors, stigma and discrimination associated with mental health disorders were equally identified as inhibitors to women’s mental healthcare needs. Study participants also cited heightened reverence to God as well as the use of indigenous practices as coping mechanisms. Such a scenario brought to the fore a practice of religious syncretism among the research participants. The study therefore recommends gender-sensitive as well as culturally-sensitive mental health coping mechanisms and practices to mitigate the challenge of mental disorders, especially among women.
Áp dụng Flipped Classroom trong dạy và học EFL đối với sinh viên Đại học: Thái độ và nhận thức
Authors: Thủy Trịnh Thị , Linh Kiều , Tâm Phan Thị Thanh
Published: July 2024

Trong những năm gần đây đã có nhiều nghiên cứu sâu rộng về những tác động có lợi của mô hình giảng dạy Flipped Classroom đối với việc giảng dạy tiếng Anh như là ngôn ngữ thứ nhất. Tuy nhiên, ở Việt Nam không có nhiều nghiên cứu về phản ứng của người học về hiệu quả của Flipped Classroom trong giảng dạy tiếng Anh như một ngoại ngữ (English as a Foreign Language - EFL). Mục đích của nghiên cứu này là tìm hiểu nhận thức và thái độ của sinh viên đại học tại một số trường đại học tại Hà Nội đối với Flipped Classroom trong lớp học ngữ pháp tiếng Anh. Nghiên cứu sử dụng phương pháp nghiên cứu định tính và định lượng dựa trên mẫu gồm 200 sinh viên. Công cụ thu thập dữ liệu gồm bảng câu hỏi và phỏng vấn bán cấu trúc. Kết quả của bảng câu hỏi cho thấy rằng phương pháp học tập đảo ngược đã hỗ trợ sinh viên trong việc học ngữ pháp tiếng Anh. Ngoài ra, người học còn có những quan điểm tích cực về phương pháp giảng dạy Flipped Classroom. Tương tự, kết quả phỏng vấn bán cấu trúc nêu bật bốn ưu điểm chính của phương pháp giảng dạy Flipped Classroom: tính hợp tác cao, cải thiện mối quan hệ giảng viên - sinh viên và sinh viên - sinh viên, sử dụng nhiều công nghệ hơn và môi trường học tập thuận lợi hơn. Nghiên cứu đã cho thấy tính hiệu quả của việc sử dụng Flipped Classroom trong giảng dạy tiếng Anh tại trường đại học kết hợp với các phương pháp giảng dạy truyền thống.
Du lịch giải trí Thành phố Thủ Đức: Mô hình, thực trạng và tiềm năng phát triển
Authors: Thúy Võ Thị Ngọc , Vi Hồ Trúc , Nhân Phan Trọng
Published: July 2024

Du lịch giải trí được khai thác đa chiều ở khía cạnh học thuật, tuy nhiên nó còn khá hạn chế ở khía cạnh thực tiễn. Sở Du lịch Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh chỉ ra rằng Thành phố Thủ Đức có đủ tài nguyên du lịch văn hóa, công trình nhân tạo hấp dẫn, ... để phát triển các khu phức hợp vui chơi giải trí hiện đại và các sự kiện du lịch, văn hóa, thể thao quy mô lớn mang tầm quốc tế. Bằng phương pháp nghiên cứu tại bàn giấy, đề tài tìm hiểu về các loại hình vui chơi giải trí, cũng như đánh giá thực trạng và đề xuất giải pháp phát triển các loại hình này của Thành phố Thủ Đức. Trong 07 loại hình vui chơi giải trí chính được xem xét, công viên chủ đề và công viên giải trí là nhóm loại hình mà thành phố có thế mạnh cạnh tranh cao nhất. Bar-Pub cũng là loại hình giải trí thu hút nhiều du khách đến với thành phố này; tuy nhiên nó có sự phân hóa khu vực khách nội địa và khách quốc tế rất lớn. Riêng sân khấu biểu diễn và sòng bạc là hai loại hình chưa nổi bật. Thông qua đó, nghiên cứu đã đề xuất một số giải pháp để đóng góp phát triển Thành phố Thủ Đức trở thành một điểm đến vui chơi giải trí nổi bật và ấn tượng lòng du khách.
Challenges and Responsibilities of Freedom of Expression in the Industrial Era 4.0: Analysis of Social Interaction on Instagram Social Media
Authors: Suhaimi Nurnisaa Binti Abdullah , Haq Fadiah Hasna Nadiatul , Sidiq Fahmi
Published: July 2024

The industrial era 4.0 has brought significant changes in people's lives, with the rapid development of technology and information, as well as the important role of social media such as Instagram in digitalization changes. Freedom of expression on these platforms is becoming increasingly important, but also increasingly complex. Freedom of expression is a basic right of every individual which is included in Human Rights (HAM). However, this concept is not absolute and is always accompanied by certain responsibilities and obligations. Laws and statutory regulations stipulate that freedom of expression must be exercised by complying with ethical norms, laws, and other individual rights and freedoms. Freedom of expression also plays an important role in the world of the internet and social media. The internet has become a platform that allows individuals to express themselves without physical limitations, with almost limitless potential. Social media such as Instagram allows users to share creative content, in the form of photos, videos and text. However, users must use this freedom wisely and responsibly. They have complete control over their uploads, with a privacy settings feature that allows them to control who can access their content. Social media should not regulate individual ethics and behavior, but rather give individuals the right and obligation to use the platform wisely. Thus, freedom of expression on social media such as Instagram requires awareness of individual responsibility in carrying it out. By obeying the rules, norms and rights of other people, this freedom can be exercised well without harming anyone and still strengthening the social norms that apply in society.
Persepsi tentang Film Kupu-Kupu Malam dan Kajian Pendidikan Agama Kristennya
Authors: Putirulan Meiske , Sopakua Samel
Published: July 2024

“Kupu-kupu Malam” is a beautiful name commonly mentioned by Indonesian citizens for women who work as Commercial Sex Workers. There are various reasons why these women fall into the night world. One of them is faced by Laura, who is played by Michelle Ziudith in the film “Kupu-kupu Malam”. Film is a medium made by humans and is even lifted from the reality of human life. She had to enter the world of prostitution to finance her sister, who was seriously ill because they were orphans and did not have a single family, and the various consequences that she had to face alone for her decision. Starting from having to divide her time to study, working as a “Kupu-kupu Malam”, checking and seeing the development of her sister's health, and accepting the negative stigma and discrimination by society, especially by the man she loves and her family. Talking about night butterfly women among Indonesian people is a sensitive thing, especially if it is done by the closest people because it is an activity that is contrary to the norms of society and the teachings of every religion in Indonesia. The film “Kupu-kupu Malam” premiered on November 25, 2022, and was watched by many young people. They expressed various responses regarding the content and roles played by the film's characters. These responses are what make the author interested in writing it with the study of Christian Religious Education and using a qualitative method approach.
Friendship and Virtue Ethics in the Book of Job
Authors: Sihombing Salomo
Published: July 2024

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La tutela de los derechos de personas de cuarta edad en función a su vulnerabilidad
Authors: Bermúdez Tapia Manuel
Published: July 2024

El estudio de la población de adultos mayores en los ámbitos económico, jurídico y sociofamiliar revela algunas características y condiciones que no son visibles en el diseño de las políticas públicas y criterios de participación comercial de los proveedores de bienes y servicios en una sociedad de consumo. Una distinción que permite generar una subdivisión en este grupo poblacional se fundamenta en las características particulares que adquieren los mayores de ochenta años. Esto da lugar a dos categorías autónomas que transforman el enfoque tradicional como se han evaluado los derechos de estas personas.
El acceso a créditos por parte de familias de comunidades campesinas y nativas en el Perú
Authors: Panduro Chafloque Fiorela del Rocío
Published: July 2024

El acceso al crédito podría ser uno de los principales desafíos para las familias que residen en zonas andinas y amazónicas, debido a la falta de documenta ción que respalde sus actividades económicas o comerciales. En este ámbito, se plantea el estudio de una dinámica económica que podría ser vista posi tivamente por el sistema financiero y bancario. Ello, a su vez, motivaría una mejora en las condiciones de vida de las poblaciones campesinas y nativas del país si se amplifica el proceso de titulación de tierras que anteriormente formaban parte de las comunidades a las que pertenecían. El análisis de una condición social, cultural, jurídica y económica compleja permite detallar ele mentos positivos que inciden en la economía nacional de forma tangible.
DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC ABUSE SCALE (EAS); ESTABLISHING CONTENT VALIDITY OF EAS
Authors: Jalil Tabinda , Muazzam Amina
Published: July 2024

Economic abuse involves behaviors that control a woman’s ability to acquire, use, and maintain economic resources, thus threatening her economic security and potential for self-sufficiency (Adams, Sullivan, Bybee, & Greeson, 2008).  Woman battering is a prevalent social problem committed against millions of women each year. Battering involves psychological abuse, physical abuse, and economic abuse as well. Economic abuse is the area which is less focused as compared to other forms of battering. The objective of present study was to develop an indigenous scale that would explore the phenomenon of economic abuse faced by married Pakistani women as currently there is no such indigenously developed measure of economic abuse available in Pakistan. Present study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, a pool of items was generated. In phase two, Content Validity for EAS was established. The Scale CVI was 0.93. All 41 items were retained and were transformed into a 5-point rating scale. The psychometric properties of scale will be established using factorial validity.
TRACING THE ETHEREAL: EXPLORING AESTHETIC HERITAGE AND CULTURAL IDENTITY IN HISTORIC GARDENS - A CASE STUDY OF SHALIMAR GARDEN
Authors: Khalil Ahsan , Akram Nijah , ul haq Muti , Malik Dr. Ayesha Mehmood , Asif Sheikh Husnain
Published: July 2024

Mughal gardens are a prominent figure in the history of landscape architecture, serving as a symbol of artistic talent and horticultural genius. The Mughal gardens thrived throughout the Mughal Empire's rule in South Asia, and this dissertation investigates the profound philosophy that underpinned its design planting methods. The study explores the sociocultural factors that influenced Mughal gardening practices within the historical framework of that period. This study makes use of both primary and secondary sources to illuminate the main components of Mughal Garden design, including the widespread use of geometric patterns, water features, and the blending of architecture and landscape. A strong link between the gardens and the Mughal worldview is shown when the research additionally looks at the spiritual and metaphorical meanings connected to the fauna and plants selected for these gardens. Additionally, the study focuses on the cultivation practices used by Mughal horticulturists, showcasing their creative approaches to attaining a harmonic fusion of form and function. Mughal gardens are renowned for their overall visual effect, mostly due to the careful selection and placement of their flora. This dissertation tries to uncover the underlying plantation philosophy of Mughal gardens through a thorough investigation of historical records and garden ruins, highlighting the complex interactions between art, culture, and environment throughout this era. Modern landscape designers and hobbyists may take inspiration from the Mughal approach to horticulture and apply its timeless wisdom to contemporary gardening techniques by comprehending the fundamental ideas that guided the building of these gardens.
Evaluation of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Varieties under Different Salt Stress Levels
Authors: Sora Shamil Alo , Belew Derbew , Etissa Edossa
Published: July 2024

Tomato is a crop of immense economic importance worldwide and salinity is one of the major abiotic factors limiting its production and productivity in Ethiopia. The study was conducted to assess growth, physiological activities and yield responses of two tomato varieties to six different salinity levels. Evaluation of the varieties for salt tolerance was carried out in greenhouse in 2018/19. Each treatment was replicated three times and arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design in factorial arrangement. Most of the traits showed significant decrease (P<0.0001) as salinity level increased from lower to higher concentration. The highest shoot fresh weight (163.13g/plant), shoot dry matter (32.8g/plant) and leaf area (26.93cm2) were recorded for the control treatment and the highest root fresh weight (12.27g/plant), root dry weight (5.53g/plant) and fruit yield (22.71 tone/ha) were recorded at 1dSm-1for variety Melka Shola, while the lowest shoot fresh weight (79.9g/plant), shoot dry matter (22.67g/plant), leaf area(17.63 cm2), root fresh weight (6.12g/plant) and root dry weight (3.8g/plant)  were recorded at 5 dSm-1  for variety ARP tomato-d2.  The lowest yield (16.73 tone/ha) was recorded at 5 dSm-1 for variety ARP tomato-d2. The highest and the lowest values of photosynthetic rate (0.82 µmolCo2m-2s-1 and (0.47 µmolCo2m-2s-1 respectively) were obtained from the control treatment and the highest salinity level for variety Melka Shola, whereas, corresponding values of (0.84µmolCo2m-2s-1 and 0.56 µmolCo2m-2s-1 were recorded for variety ARP tomato-d2. Results of laboratory analysis showed that, sodium and Na/K significantly increased with increased salinity level. However, potassium, Sulfur and phosphorus showed significant decrease with increasing salinity level.  Melka Shola was found to be more salt tolerant as compared to ARP tomato-d2. Since the present experiment was conducted for one season and under controlled condition, it deserves further evaluation and verification under field condition in salt affected areas and the effect of salinity on tomato quality also deserves further investigation.
Effect of Phenological Basis Deficit Irrigation on Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.)
Authors: Gebreigziabher Ekubay Tesfay , Assefa Netsanet Fissha
Published: July 2024

The availability of water is a major concern in regions with limited water resources. In such regions, the focus of irrigation management shifted from producing per unit area to producing per unit of water consumed, water productivity. An experiment was carried out, for two consecutive years( 2020 and 2021) at the research farm of Shire-Maitsebri Agricultural Research Center,  Tselemty district, Tigray, Ethiopia to exmine the  response of tomato to deficit irrigation at various growth stages. A randomized complete block design with three replications was used. Combination of three irrigation regimes (100%, 50%, and 25% of  full irrigation requirement) and four FAO-defined tomato growth stages (initial, developmental, mid, and late seasons) were considered to form a total of nine  treatments. Data on agronomy and irrigation water were collected and analyzed statistically. The results revealed that reducing irrigation amount  up to 75% during the development growth stage significantly decreased marketable yield by  66.5%. However, the highest water use efficiency (9.2 kg/m3) was achieved by reducing irrigation amount by 75% during the end-growth stage of tomatoes. Treatments with the lowest water use efficiency (3.5 kg/m3) were those receiving 75% less irrigation amount than the full requirement during the development growth stage. Reducing irrigation to less than 75% of the full requirement during tomato development stages can greatly impact marketable yield and water use efficiency. Therefore, the tomato crop is highly susceptible to water stress when receiving more than 50% of the full irrigation requirement during its developmental growth stage.
Impacts of Climate change on soil microbial diversity, distribution and abundance
Authors: Amante Guta , Wedajo Mulisa
Published: July 2024

Climate change, driven by anthropogenic activities, has far-reaching consequences for our planet. Among its many impacts, changes in temperature, elevated carbon dioxide levels, and shifts in greenhouse gas concentrations significantly affect soil ecosystems. In particular, soil microbial communities play a pivotal role in nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and overall soil health. Soil microbial communities respond differently to the effects of climate change, like elevated warming and precipitation. The change in climatic conditions is reported to be adversely affecting soil biological activity directly through either drying or wetting of soil or affecting their associated plants. This review delves into the intricate relationship between climate change and soil microbial abundance, diversity, and distribution. The paper also discusses climatic change pressure on soil enzymatic activity and microbial biomasses, as well as soil faunal activity, as they are key indicators of soil health in a changing climate. Soil microbial communities cope with climate change by changing their diversity and physiological characteristics and by changing their symbiotic plants, which indicates the role of soil microbes in withstanding the negative impact of climate change.
Métricas da informação: o fator de impacto na prática
Authors: Roque Vitor
Published: July 2024

Neste artigo são apresentados conceitos e considerações sobre estudos métricos da informação e os principais métodos e técnicas utilizados como a infometria, a bibliometria, a cienciometria e a webometria. É discutida a importância de medir e publicar os resultados da investigação científica. Neste sentido, são abordados os conceitos e os métodos relacionados com o Fator de Impacto para avaliação da produção científica, sendo feita uma abordagem prática sobre o mesmo utilizando para o efeito o JCR – Journal Citation Reports e o SJR – SCImago Journal & Country Rank. São igualmente apresentados conceitos e feitas considerações sobre as variáveis que são utilizadas no cálculo do Fator de Impacto da Web.
Avaliação do desempenho dos fundos de investimento em ações: o caso português
Authors: Couto Gualter , M. Brandão Rita , Roque Nuno
Published: July 2024

Neste trabalho, avaliamos o desempenho dos fundos de investimento em ações no mercado de capitais português. Para tal, aplicamos modelos não condicionais e condicionais a dados diários e testamos as hipóteses de os gestores terem ou não as capacidades de seletividade e/ou timing. Os resultados obtidos sugerem que os gestores possuem algumas capacidades de seletividade mas não de timing.
Sistemas de informação: utilização de aplicações de erp (enterprise resource planning) e crm (customer relationship management) nas pme (pequenas e médias empresas) da euro-região norte de Portugal-Galiza
Authors: Remondes Jorge
Published: July 2024

Os sistemas de informação organizacionais têm provocado amplos debates e produzido literatura nacional e internacional. Este artigo revê algumas obras e centra-se, na sequência de uma parte da investigação doutoral do autor, tornada pública em Fevereiro de 2010, no estudo da utilização de aplicações de ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) e CRM (Customer Relationship Management) nas PME (Pequenas e Médias Empresas) da Euro-Região Norte de Portugal-Galiza. Os resultados baseados numa amostra de 173 PME mostram que as PME possuem sistemas de informação caracterizados pela utilização de aplicações standard e não por aplicações de ERP e CRM. Por outro lado, as PME possuem servidor e domínio próprio e rede wireless. Ao nível da segurança, as PME’s revelam possuir software anti-vírus e firewall e fazem backups e agendamento de cópias de segurança com regularidade.
LA EVALUACIÓN DE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS CON ENFOQUE DE GÉNERO. GUÍA DE APLICACIÓN
Authors: GÓMEZ TORRALBO ROSA , MENÉNDEZ ROLDÁN SUSANA
Published: July 2024

Se presenta esta Guía como una herramienta al servicio del equipo de personas que participan en las evaluaciones de las políticas públicas de la Junta de Andalucía, para que se tenga en cuenta el enfoque de género como elemento inspirador en la evaluación a efectuar.
LEYES DEL GOBIERNO Y ADMINISTRACIÓN DE LA COMUNIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE ANDALUCÍA: 4ª EDICIÓN ANOTADA Y CONCORDADA
Authors: FERNÁNDEZ RAMOS SEVERIANO , PÉREZ MONGUIÓ JOSÉ MARÍA
Published: July 2024

En la presente recopilación se reúnen Gobierno y Administración con el propósito de ofrecer en un sólo texto ambas parcelas inexorablemente vinculadas por numerosos puntos de intersección.
OS-MSWGBM: Intelligent Analysis of Organic Synthesis Based on Multiscale Subtraction Weighted Network and LightGBM
Authors: Wang Lanfeng ,   School of Mathematics and Statistics, Anyang Normal University, China, Guo Yanhui , Zhang Zelin , Qin Meng'en , Li Zixin , Sun Xiaoli , Yang Xiaohui ,   Henan Engineering Research Center for Artificial Intelligence Theory and Algorithms, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Henan University, China,   School of Computer and Information Engineering, Henan University, China,   Henan Engineering Research Center for Artificial Intelligence Theory and Algorithms, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Henan University, China,   Henan Engineering Research Center for Artificial Intelligence Theory and Algorithms, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Henan University, China,   School of Mathematical Sciences, Shenzhen University, China,   Henan Engineering Research Center for Artificial Intelligence Theory and Algorithms, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Henan University, China
Published: July 2024

Organic synthesis plays a vital role in optimizing existing drugs and innovating new drugs. As a significant and challenging research frontier in the field of organic synthesis, cross-coupling reactions have also attracted considerable attention. In the past few years, machine learning has realized great potential in predicting the performance of cross-coupling reactions. However, most of the existing machine learning predictions are based on the two-dimensional feature information of the cross-coupling reactions. In order to obtain the coupling reaction feature in a multifaceted way, we exploit the three-dimensional features of the molecules based on the molecular stick-and-ball model and the persistent homology analysis of topological data, respectively. On this basis, a weighted light convolutional neural network with multi-scale subtraction (OS-MSW) is proposed to extract the deep abstract features of the input data, and the extracted abstract features are applied to LightGBM for yield prediction, thus constructing a highly efficient prediction system OS-MSWGBM. In addition, the interpretability of the OS-MSW model is analyzed in this paper. The experiments demonstrate that OS-MSWGBM exhibits higher efficiency and more accurate prediction results, as well as notably stable prediction performance, which can provide reliable decision-making information for experimental personnel or organizations.
Polynomial Time Coverability Analysis in Discrete State Chemical Reaction Network Subclasses
Authors: Szlobodnyik Gergely ,   Pazmany Peter Catholic University, Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics, Hungary, Szederkényi Gábor ,   Pazmany Peter Catholic University, Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics, Hungary,   Systems and Control Laboratory, ELKH Institute for Computer Science and Control (SZTAKI), Budapest, Hungary
Published: July 2024

In this paper the coverability problem of discrete state Chemical Reaction Networks (d-CRNs) is considered. We study certain sub-classes of d-CRN reaction network structures and prove that the coverability relation is implied by the reachability property in another reaction network class in which the reachability problem is proven to be decidable in polynomial time. We make use of the equivalent Petri net representation of d-CRNs and the concept of dual graph to obtain networks for which the reachability relation can be decided in polynomial time. Making use of the reachability relations of the dual graph, we provide theoretical guarantee for the coverability property in the initial network. This way sufficient condition is obtained for d-CRN coverability with polynomial time complexity. The studied sub-classes of d-CRNs include subconservative network structures, in addition, complexes composed of more than one species are allowed as well. The basic concepts and the new results are illustrated on several examples.
Legal Uncertainty in Criminal Law Enforcement through the Utilization of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Indonesia
Authors: Nawawi Agus , Budianto Azis , Sara Rineke
Published: July 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement has become a significant development in Indonesia's information technology landscape. The use of AI in law enforcement presents substantial challenges, including issues of accountability, privacy concerns, and ethical implications. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of existing regulations in addressing the use of AI technology in criminal law enforcement in Indonesia and to identify the need for comprehensive legal reforms. The findings indicate that although regulatory frameworks exist, their effectiveness in managing AI applications in criminal law enforcement remains inadequate. There is an urgent need to update the laws to accommodate the rapid advancements in AI and to address emerging legal uncertainties. Comprehensive legal reforms are essential to ensure that AI-enabled law enforcement can be conducted effectively and in accordance with fundamental legal principles.
Ảnh hưởng của lượng phân hữu cơ vi sinh và mật độ trồng đến sinh trưởng và năng suất đậu nho nhe (Vinga umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi & Ohashi) tại tỉnh Thừa Thiên Huế
Authors: Thi Sen Trịnh , Thị Hương Sen Trần , Thị Hoài Nguyễn , Văn Tý Trần
Published: July 2024

Nghiên cứu nhằm xác định được lượng phân hữu cơ vi sinh và mật độ trồng thích hợp nhất đến sinh trưởng, năng suất và hiệu quả kinh tế đối với cây đậu nho nhe ((Vinga umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi & Ohashi). Thí nghiệm gồm 4 mức phân hữu cơ 0 (đối chứng), 1, 2, 3 tấn/ha và 3 mật độ trồng 15, 20 và 25 cây/m2, được bố trí theo kiểu ô lớn, ô nhỏ (split-plot) với 3 lần nhắc lại trong vụ Xuân năm 2023, trên đất xám bạc màu tại Trung tâm Nghiên cứu và Dịch vụ nông nghiệp, Trường Đại học Nông Lâm, Đại học Huế. Các chỉ tiêu nghiên cứu dựa vào bộ phiếu thu thập, mô tả đánh giá nguồn gen đậu nho nhe của Trung tâm tài nguyên thực vật ban hành năm 2012. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, bón với mức phân hữu cơ vi sinh 2 - 3 tấn/ha và mật độ trồng 20 - 25 cây/m2 là thích hợp nhất cho cây đậu nho nhe sinh trưởng tốt và đạt năng suất cao (> 9,0 tạ/ha). Lợi nhuận (30,32 triệu đồng/ha/vụ) và chỉ số VCR (2,80) đạt cao nhất tại công thức có mức bón 2 tấn/ha và mật độ 20 cây/m2. Vì vậy, bước đầu khuyến cáo sử dụng lượng phân hữu cơ vi sinh là 2 tấn/ha và mật độ trồng 20 cây/m2 cho cây đậu nho nhe trên đất xám bạc màu tại tỉnh Thừa Thiên Huế.