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Theoretical Investigation of Transport Properties of X-doped (X = Cl, P, N) Graphene Quantum Dots Layer Adsorbed with Ammonia Molecule Using Non-Equilibrium Green’s Function
Authors: Maha Tariq  , Ambreen Kalsoom  , Ummay Kalsoom  , Khadija Khan  , Misbah Mirza  , Waseem Akhtar Qureshi  , Shamroza Mubarik  , Shehla Parveen
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the various transport properties, including Density of States (DOS), Transmission Coefficient, Current-Voltage Characteristics (I-V), and HOMO-LUMO energy levels, of X-doped (X = Cl, P, N) graphene quantum dot (GQD) layers with adsorbed ammonia molecules using density functional theory and non-equilibrium Green's function techniques. Our findings revealed the profound influence of different doping and adsorption scenarios on the transport properties of GQD layers. Specifically, chlorine doping leads to notably stronger resonance peaks, resulting in enhanced conductivity of the GQD layer. This effect is less pronounced for P-doped and N-doped GQDs, which exhibit minimal changes in conductance capability. Importantly, we observed a prominent interaction between ammonia molecules and chlorine-doped GQD layers. The HOMO and LUMO energy levels exhibit double degeneracy, significantly impacting edge passivation and the finite dimensions of GQDs, consequently reducing the energy gap. As a result, chlorine-doped GQD layers with adsorbed ammonia molecules exhibit increased energy levels and stronger current characteristics compared to P-GQDs and N-GQDs. HOMO and LUMO are doubly degenerated which has a clear effect on edge passivation as well as the finite size of GQDs and reduces energy gap. Therefore, more energy level and stronger current is available for chlorine doped graphene quantum dots layer with adsorbed ammonia molecule than P-GQDs and N-GQDs. Our theoretical finding highlighted the significant features of edge passivation, doping effect and adsorption of ammonia molecule onto graphene quantum dots layer. Our theoretical analysis highlighted key features encompassing edge passivation, doping effects, and ammonia molecule adsorption on GQD layers. These insights not only develop our fundamental understanding of these systems but also hold promise for novel applications that harness their distinct electronic properties.
The Effect of Different Phosphorous Levels on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Autumn Planted Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus L.)
Authors: Danish Manzoor  , Kaleri Asif Ali , Najeebullah  , Sajjad Ali Khaki  , Akhtar Jamali  , Muhammad Tufail Jogi  , Muhammad Islam  , Mena Hameed  , Siraj Ahmad  , Changez Ali
Published: October 2024

Phosphorus is one of the most crucial nutrients after nitrogen, for plant growth Phosphorus is required for higher and sustained productivity of oil from sunflower. An experiment was set up in RCBD to determine the influence of different phosphorus levels on sunflower growth and seed yield. The experimentconsists of six treatments of P levels repeated three times. The variety HO-1 was treated with different P levels: P1 = 00 kg ha-1, P2 = 30 kg ha-1, P3 = 45 kg ha-1, P4 = 60 kg ha-1, P5 = 75 kg ha-1, P6 = 100 kg ha-1. highest plant population  (9.9 m-2), tallest plant (253.0 cm), highest stem girth (11.7 cm), highest head diameter (50.0 cm), highest seeds head-1 (2015.0), highest seed weight head-1 (71.2 g), seed index (35.0 g) and highest seed yield (2760.3 kg ha-1) were recorded in treatment 6 where a rate of phosphorus 100 kg ha-1  P, followed by P5 = (phosphorus 75 kg ha-1) with (9.6 m-2) plant population, with (247.7 cm) plant height, with (11.6 cm) stem girth, with (48.0 cm) head diameter, with (1971.3) seeds head-1, with (69.5 g) seed weight head-1, with (34.0 g) seed index and seed yield (2725.7 kg ha-1) however show that the lowest was P1 = control (no fertilizer) lowest plant population (6.2m-2), lowest plant (190.0 cm), lowest stem girth (7.4cm), lowest head diameter (22.7 cm), lowest seeds head-1 (1363), lowest seed weight head-1 (33.2 g), seed index (22.0 g) and lowest seed yield (2070 kg ha-1). It was also observed that sunflower performance was at par with T6 and T5. From the present study it is determined that sunflowers achieved equally better at T5 and T6. Hence, for economic yield T5 is recommended.
Deep Learning-Based Detection of Android Malware using Graph Convolutional Networks (GCN)
Authors: Atif Raza Zaidi  , Tahir Abbas  , Sadaqat Ali Ramay  , Ali Nawaz  , Kanwal Ameen  , Muhammad Irfan
Published: October 2024

The study is centered around identifying Android malware using deep learning methods through Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) and Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs). With Android being widely used worldwide ensuring the security of released applications poses a challenge. Conventional malware detection techniques, like dynamic analysis have limitations in recognizing new malware types leading to a shift towards machine learning and deep learning solutions. The research introduces a malware detection system that employs GNNs particularly focusing on GCNs to analyze the relationships within an applications code by transforming APK files into graph formats. The system follows stages including data gathering, feature extraction, graph construction, model training and implementation. By concentrating on function call graphs the system proves effective in identifying software surpassing traditional machine learning methods in terms of accuracy, precision, recall and F1 score. The GCN based model shows enhancements over approaches with an accuracy rate of 95% compared to 89%, for traditional machine learning models. This progress highlights the potential of learning techniques in bolstering Android security.
The system excels not in identifying software but also proves versatile, for different uses like screening apps, in stores and functioning as a standalone antivirus program.
Pamuğun Çeşitli Çevre Şartlarında Yanma Durumunun İncelenmesi
Authors: Kırgıl Merve , Altundağ Hüseyin
Published: October 2024

Başta tekstil sektörü olmak üzere birçok sektörde hammadde olarak kullanılan pamuk son derece yanıcıdır. Pamuk lifli bir yapıya sahiptir ve her lifli yapı küçük kıvılcımla yanabilen bir yapıya sahip olup yandıktan sonra zor kontrol altına alınır. Yapılan bu çalışmada farklı ortam şartlarında aynı ağırlıkta farklı hacme sahip pamuk numuneleri yakılmıştır. Yakılan pamuk numunelerinden İstanbul ilinde yapılan deneyler baz alındığında yüzey alanı arttırılmış olan pamuğun yüzey alanı azaltılmış olan pamuğa göre daha uzun sürede yandığı gözlemlenmiştir. Rüzgâr şiddetinin artmasına bağlı olarak yanma hızı artarak yanma süresi kısalmıştır. Adana ilinde yapılan deneylerde ise yüksek sıcaklıklara ve rüzgâr hızının az olmasına paralel olarak yanma süreleri uzun seyretmiştir. Her iki lokasyonda yapılan deneyler incelendiğinde koşullarında %70 ve üzeri nem oranına maruz kalan pamuk numuneleri ele aldığımızda, çapı 12 cm olan pamuk numunesi nem oranının yüksek olması sebebi ile çapı 6 cm olana göre daha kısa sürede sönümlenmiştir. Yanma sonrası yanmayan ürün miktarı yüzey alanı az olana göre daha fazla olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Yanma olayında nem oranının, hava sıcaklığının, rüzgâr şiddetinin ve hissedilen sıcaklığın büyük etkisi bulunmaktadır.
Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Ill Effect of Smoking Among Hospital Attendants at PIMS Hospital Puducherry-14
Authors: A Abirami. , S Malarvizhi. , Priyanga M. , Ravichandran K. , M Priyanga. , M Ranjitha , M Veni. , Oulahannan Maria , Susan Vijoy Merlin , Acha Mani Mishma
Published: October 2024

Descriptive research design was used in this study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding ill effects of smoking among hospital attendants. This study was conducted in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences. After obtaining the informed consent, data were collected from 48 hospital attendants using structured knowledge questionnaire. Convenience sampling technique was used. Information booklet was administered to study samples after data collection. Study results revealed that majority of (48%) hospital attendants have moderately adequate knowledge regarding ill effects of smoking. And there is no significant association between knowledge and attitude regarding ill effects of smoking with sociodemographic variables such age, education, locality, source of information received, family habits of smoking.
Prevalence of Procrastination and its Associated Factors with a View to Develop “Task and Time Management Strategies” to Combat Procrastination among Nursing Students
Authors: Keshni Keshni , Aanchal Aanchal , Yousuf Afridi , Singh Aman , Rawat Ankit , Kaur Anureet , Wani Ather
Published: October 2024

Background: Procrastination is the act of unnecessarily and voluntarily delaying or postponing something. It is a common human experience involving delays in everyday chores. The importance of assessing the prevalence of procrastination and its associated factors with view to develop “Task and Time Management strategies” to combat procrastination among nursing students are preponderant. Moreover, researches have despite that procrastination tends to be significantly higher among students specially those who have difficulty in time management. Objectives: This study was conducted with an object to assess the prevalence of procrastination and its associated factors with view to develop “Task and Time Management strategies” to combat procrastination among nursing students. Materials and methods: An exploratory study was conducted on 750 nursing students in the year of 2023 in selected nursing institutes of state Punjab. The subjects were selected by using quota sampling technique. Modified Procrastination Assessment Scale – Students given by Linda J. Solomon and Esther D. Rothblum in 1994 for assessing the prevalence of procrastination and its associated factors among nursing students. Data was collected by self report (pen and paper) method. Results: This study revealed that out of 750 students most of the nursing students (mean age ± sd=20.43±1.726) showed moderate level of procrastination i.e., 661(88.1%). Others nursing students have 89 (11.9%) have mild procrastination. In reasons for procrastination majority i.e., 90 (12%) of nursing students gave the reason that they had too many other things to do while 77(10.3%) of nursing students procrastinate due to fear of having bad grades. The significant difference between the prevalence of procrastination and socio demographic variables found to be significance with the gender (p=.000), birth order(p=.002). Conclusion: It has been concluded that the most of the students were found to have moderate procrastination and the major reason for procrastination is that nursing students do not want to face the problems as a result of their avoidance they suffer from more stress and anxiety. Gender and birth order have significant association with prevalence of procrastination. Nursing students need to manage time and divide their tasks according to the priority.
#PraCimaDeles: El humor en la construcción de la identidad política de Guilherme Boulos
Authors: Romancini Richard , Barbosa Marques Viviane , Castilho Santana Fernanda
Published: October 2024

La relación entre humor y política es antigua y ha adquirido nuevos contornos con el auge del internet. En este estudio se analizan los posts publicados entre 2018 y 2023 en el perfil de Instagram de Guilherme Boulos, líder emergente de la izquierda brasileña. Las discusiones sobre política, humor y el papel de este recurso en la construcción de fronteras simbólicas entre personas y grupos son el telón de fondo teórico del trabajo, cuyo principal objetivo es comprender el papel del humor en la construcción de la identidad política de Boulos. En términos metodológicos, se realizan análisis descriptivos de los mensajes del corpus (n = 13 321), combinados con observaciones cualitativas. Se revisaron los mensajes para distinguir entre los que contenían elementos de humor y los que no. En el caso de los primeros, los mensajes se clasificaron por estilo. Entre otros resultados, el trabajo indica el uso del humor en el 15,6 % de los posts, y el estilo adoptado es mayoritariamente agresivo, es decir, dirigido a diferentes blancos, especialmente al expresidente Jair Bolsonaro. También se observó que los mensajes con humor tuvieron mayor alcance y reacciones. En términos más generales, la identidad que el humor ayuda a construir, en el caso de Boulos, es la de un político combativo, contrario a las políticas y agendas conservadoras, y que tiene dimensiones distendidas y relacionadas con el cotidiano de los ciudadanos comunes.
Filosofía utilitarista en los conceptos de ser humano y persona como problema bioético en la actualidad
Authors: Contreras Joan
Published: October 2024

El propósito del presente trabajo investigativo es identificar las premisas de la doctrina utilitarista moderna respecto a la dualidad de los conceptos de ser humano y persona, dado que esta corriente del pensamiento es la principal responsable de las concepciones sobre lo que implica ser un humano y, consecuentemente, sobre lo que es una persona, definiciones claves para comprender y debatir diferentes temas trascendentales como el aborto, la eutanasia, los embriones congelados, entre otras discusiones de gran relevancia en la actualidad. A partir de un análisis del estado del arte, la crítica textual y el análisis bioético de la filosofía utilitarista, se pretende exponer cómo esta doctrina ha impregnado la cultura de la sociedad posmoderna al punto de desembocar en un movimiento que puede redefinir la naturaleza y condición humanas, así como construir un arquetipo de lo que es una persona en el sentido estricto del utilitarismo, es decir, desde su autonomía, funcionalidad y facultades plenamente racionales, lo cual plantea un problema bioético para establecer una defensa objetiva de la dignidad humana.
The food of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar L. and brown trout Salmo trutta L. smolts during migration in the Orkla river, Norway
Authors: Garnås Erik , Hvidsten Nils Arne
Published: October 2024

Stomach analyses were carried out on 286 Atlantic salmon smolts and 163 brown trout smolts during migration in the river Orkla Central Norway (63°N, 10°E), from 1982 to 1984. Empty stomachs comprised less than 18,4% for salmon and 25,4% for trout. The food composition of both species varied little from year to year. The dominant food items of Atlantic salmon smolts were Trichoptera larvae and nymphs of Plecoptera and Ephemeroptera, each comprising from 17,7 to 31,2 % of the stomach volume. These three insect orders were also the main food of brown trout smolts in addition to Diptera pupae, varying from 17,4% to 32,3% in volume for each food item. The volume of Trichoptera larvae in the smolt stomachs decreased during the migration, while the importance of Ephemeroptera and Plecoptera nymphs as food for the smolts increased. There was a significant overlap in diet between salmon and brown trout smolts both in the different years and during the migration period in 1984.
Growth, migration and survival of lake reared juvenile anadromous Atlantic salmon Salmo salar L.
Authors: Hansen Lars P.
Published: October 2024

A release of 16.741 underyearlings of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar in Lake Storevatnet in the River Imsa system resulted in a downstream migration of 1.580 smolts. Most of the smolts were 2 years of age, but there was also a significant proportion of one year old smolts. Growth of the lake reared smolts was excellent, but they migrated downstream over a much longer period than naturally produced smolts which descended mainly in May. In total 0,7% of Carlin-tagged lake reared smolts were recaptured as adults compared with 15,4% of the naturally produced smolts. It is suggested that the low survival of lake reared smolts is mainly due to their irregular migration time.
ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY (ERAS) PROTOCOLS: IMPACT ON PATIENT OUTCOMES AND HOSPITAL STAY IN GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERIES.
Authors: Shahid Nadia , Ali Mir Arsalan , Saeed Summaya , Baqai Khurram , Tahir Muhammad , Nafees Rubab
Published: October 2024

Background: ERAS is now defined as systematic, evidence based, multidisciplinary ‘best-practice’ pathways to minimise the physiological impact of surgery and promote the most efficient postoperative recovery. Inomas described classical techniques in the gastrointestinal surgeries that may result in hospitalization period and postoperative complications. These problems are addressed by the ERAS standards for improved preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care outcomes, with a short recovery period and fewer complications.
The importance of histopathological evaluation in cancer diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Aljehani ‎Mohammad Raja , Alamri ‎Fouad Hamed , Elyas Mohanad Emad K , Almohammadi Ahmed Salem , Alanazi Abdulaziz Saud Awad , Alharbi Mohammed Abdullah
Published: October 2024

Background: Histopathological evaluation is a cornerstone in cancer diagnosis and treatment, providing critical insights into tumor biology, grading, and staging. Accurate histopathology informs clinical decision-making, ensuring tailored therapeutic approaches. Aim: This article aims to elucidate the importance of histopathological examination in diagnosing cancer, guiding treatment decisions, monitoring responses, and contributing to research advancements. Methods: A comprehensive review of literature was conducted, including prospective and retrospective studies that assess the value of histopathological examination in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Results: Histopathological analysis accurately identifies malignancies, guides tumor grading and staging, and detects biomarkers that influence treatment. It also facilitates monitoring of treatment responses and disease progression. Furthermore, it plays a vital role in cancer research and clinical trials, contributing to the development of novel therapies. Conclusion: Histopathological evaluation is indispensable for effective cancer management, ensuring precise diagnoses, appropriate treatments, and improved patient outcomes. Enhanced collaboration between pathologists and clinicians is essential for optimizing cancer care.
Evaluating the effectiveness of a home treatment team for older adults and adults with dementia in a mental health crisis: A retrospective analysis
Authors: Molina Elena , Lawson Clare
Published: October 2024

The demographic shift towards an aging population presents challenges in healthcare, notably in addressing frailty and dementia. Hospitalization risks, including out-of-area (OOA) admissions, are well-documented. This evaluation focused on the Intensive Support Team (IST), designed to reduce hospitalisations for older adults, usually over 75 years old, and adults with dementia facing mental health crises. The study assessed the effectiveness of IST within the Specialist Dementia and Frailty Service (SDFS) in West Essex. Using a retrospective comparative design, IST admission data from 2018 (pre-IST) and 2022 (post-IST) were analysed, covering 246 patients’ records. Objectives included evaluating changes in admission rates for patients under or eligible for SDFS and comparing with other community teams, as well as examining IST’s impact on hospital stay length. Chi-square analysis showed a significant reduction in SDFS admissions post-IST, though no significant change was found for other admissions. One-way ANOVA revealed no significant difference in admission length. The results support IST’s effectiveness in reducing hospital admissions, aligning with NHS long-term goals and informing policy and clinical decisions.
Identifying complex emotional and relational needs of service users in Later Life CMHTs within the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Authors: Hossain Noora , Meraj Uzma , Cross Catherine , Davies Jennie , Rabbitt Nina , Cawley Rosie , Ambler Olivia
Published: October 2024

The Community Mental Health Transformation Agenda places a focus on supporting adults and older adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, including care for older adults with complex emotional and relational needs (CERN). Current research has paid little attention to CERN in later life. Studies suggest that older adults with CERN present differently to younger adults. This means services may not be identifying and meeting the needs of these individuals. The aim of this scoping exercise was to understand the prevalence of CERN in older adult community mental health services in Greater Manchester. Data was collected on 347 service users under the Care Programme Approach with later life community mental health teams in Greater Manchester. Data was gathered from the Trust electronic record system and interviews with care co-ordinators. Findings revealed that services users had high levels of complex need, including high levels of service use and high levels of risk, especially for self-neglect. Findings aligned with scoping exercises conducted in other Trusts and provided a better understanding of the needs of this population.
Buckinghamshire’s pilot DiADeM project: Increasing the Dementia Diagnostic Rate (DDR)
Authors: Graham Harriet , Clatworthy Leah
Published: October 2024

Dementia is becoming increasingly prevalent, and it is estimated that by 2030, around one million people in the UK will meet the criteria for a dementia diagnosis (NHS, 2023). Obtaining a timely diagnosis can enable people living with dementia to plan for their future, with the support of family and health and social care professionals. In 2015, the UK government set a national ambition for 66.7% of the expected number of people living with dementia in a given locality in England to have a dementia diagnosis recorded on the Dementia Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) (Department of Health, 2015). Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic caused a drop in dementia diagnoses in 2020 and many memory clinics have struggled to achieve the national ambition since then (Alzheimer’s Research UK, 2024). In 2022, NHS England provided funding for 14 pilot sites across the UK to set up DiADeM projects to aim to use the DiADeM tool to help increase the national Dementia Diagnosis Rate (DDR) (NHS England, 2022). This paper describes the Buckinghamshire DiADeM pilot project and expands on the current literature by providing an alternative method of using the DiADeM tool and includes a larger sample size, than the current published DiADeM studies.
Reading well for dementia – how can reading support people affected by dementia?
Authors: Niven Amy
Published: October 2024

The Reading Agency’s Reading Well for dementia scheme is an evidence-based curated collection of books and resources to support the health and wellbeing of people living with dementia, their carers and family members, including younger children. This paper explores the evidence-based methodology behind the development of the scheme, including how people with lived experience were involved in the co-production and book selection processes. It will also examine the evidence on the benefits of reading to those affected by dementia, and the impact that Reading Well for dementia has already had on those accessing the scheme.
The estimation of the engine power to the type of fuel for example diesel YAMZ-238
Authors: Markov V. A. , Bebenin E. V. , Вiniyazov A. M. , Zakharov V. P.
Published: October 2024

The transfer of agricultural machinery to work on cheaper alternative fuels-natural gas, methane-will improve the efficiency of agricultural production. Moreover, Kazakhstan occupies a leading place in the world in terms of its reserves. The simplest and most acceptable way for agriculture to transfer diesel to work on gaseous fuel is the use of a gas-diesel cycle, since it does not require significant changes in the design of the engine, the serial fuel equipment is preserved and the ability to work on both diesel fuel and its mixture with compressed (CNG) or liquefied natural gas. As a result of mathematical modeling, the power indicators of the experimental YAMZ-238 engine when it is transferred from liquid (diesel) to gaseous fuel (natural gas) are reduced by 10%, which shows the analysis of the formula for calculating this power, this effect occurs under the influence of the density of the fuel-air mixture entering the cylinder.
Características físico-químicas e produtividade de uvas ‘BRS Isis’ e ‘BRS Violeta’ cultivadas em São Lourenço do Sul-RS
Authors: Schneider Anelise , Holz Ígor Ratzmann , Barbosa Wesler Barcelos , Werle Cecília de Oliveira , Silva Flávia Lourenço da , Soares Alisson Augusto Brandão , Aguiar Júnior Lindomar Velho de , Costa Vagner Brasil
Published: October 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a produtividade e composição físico-química de uvas das cultivares BRS Isis e BRS Violeta produzidas no interior do município de São Lourenço do Sul-RS, gerando dados que verificassem o potencial para essa atividade. O experimento foi realizado em um vinhedo de 1ha implantado em 2014 em sistema latada. As avaliações ocorreram na safra 2022, selecionando 15 plantas por cultivar, em delineamento experimental de blocos casualizados de 3x5. A produtividade foi avaliada através da quantificação de quilos de uvas por hectare cultivado e através de observação do percentual de brotação e produção por planta. Foram avaliados o tamanho do cacho, massa de cacho, massa do engaço, massa de bagas, número de bagas, diâmetro de baga e número de cachos/planta. Para avaliação das características químicas foram colhidas aleatoriamente 200 bagas, extraído o mosto, do qual foi analisado em repetições de triplicata: Sólidos Solúveis (ºBrix), Acidez Total, Relação SS/AT, Ácido Tartárico, Ácido Málico, Ácido Glucônico, pH, Açúcares redutores e Intensidade e Tonalidade de Cor (nos comprimentos de onda de 420, 520 e 620 nm) através do equipamento WineScan™ SO2, Foss®. A maior produtividade e produção foram apresentadas pela ‘BRS Isis’ com, respectivamente, 52.834,5 kg ha-1 e 23,78 kg pl-1, entretanto a maior porcentagem de brotação foi atingida pela ‘BRS Violeta’ com 88,57%. Em relação as características físicas, ‘BRS Violeta’ apresentou maior comprimento e largura (22,64cm e 18,97cm), além de maior número de cachos por planta (55,40). Entretanto, ‘BRS Isis’ mostrou maior massa do cacho, de bagas e diâmetro de bagas (603,60g; 590,31g e 18,94mm). Não houve diferença significativa nas variáveis de massa de engaço e número de bagas. Quanto as características químicas, a cultivar BRS Isis apresentou os melhores resultados de pH (3,36), Ácido Málico (1,60 g L-1) e Glucônico (0,13 g L-1), enquanto que ‘BRS Violeta’ demonstrou melhores resultados em relação aos valores de ºBrix (17,24), Acidez Total (64,47 meq L-1) Relação de SS/AT (0,33), Açúcares Redutores (138,13 g L-1) e Ácido Tartárico (2,10 g L-1). BRS Violeta obteve melhores resultados de Intensidade e Tonalidade de Cor (1,277 e 0,890). Pode-se concluir que, dentro das finalidades para as quais foram desenvolvidas, ambas as cultivares apresentaram potencial para cultivo na região de São Lourenço do Sul-RS. Entretanto, destaca-se que a ‘BRS Violeta’ conseguiu atingir valores mais altos de açúcar, bem como uma acidez mais adequada, e ‘BRS Isis’ demonstrou boa resistência a doenças e alta produtividade.
Elaboração e desenvolvimento de uma formação em práticas centradas na família em intervenção precoce na infância
Authors: Vida Cindy Passeti da Costa , Jurdi Andréa Perosa Saigh , Silva Carla Cilene Baptista da
Published: October 2024

A literatura aponta que para o processo de transformação de práticas tradicionais para as Práticas Centradas na Família (PCF) em Intervenção Precoce na Infância (IPI) é necessária a formação de profissionais de diferentes áreas. Este trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar a elaboração e o desenvolvimento de uma formação em Práticas Centradas na Família em Intervenção Precoce na Infância voltada à profissionais de Saúde e Educação e discutir os benefícios, desafios e aprendizagem encontrados ao longo do processo formativo. Trata-se de uma pesquisa-ação colaborativa, na qual 8 participantes realizaram a formação em PCF, com a duração de 2 meses. Para a produção de dados foi construído um diário de campo e realizado um grupo focal. Os dados foram analisados na perspectiva da análise descritiva. Como resultados, aponta-se que o processo de formação fomentou reflexões pertinentes aos participantes envolvidos, com um intenso repensar de suas práticas atuais e uma busca por compreender caminhos de como atuar pautado nas PCF em IPI, de modo a promover ações intersetoriais e colaborativas no cuidado à primeira infância.  Mediante ao exposto, compreende-se a fundamental importância de maiores investimentos em formação de profissionais da educação e da saúde para que as PCF possam ser realmente implementadas, contribuindo para que ocorra uma mudança de paradigma que priorizem as práticas recomendadas em IPI.
Development of a low-cost data acquisition system for use in small-scale physical models of integral bridge abutment
Authors: Lima Ana Carolina Lira de , Lima Renan Araújo de , Costa Yuri Daniel Jatobá , Costa Carina Maia Lins
Published: October 2024

Experimental models require data acquisition system to record variables measured by the instrumentation devices. However, commercial data acquisition systems are usually costly and may be out of reach for research projects on a tight budget. This paper aims to present and discuss the design, development and testing of a low-cost data acquisition system built with open-source hardware and software for use in reduced-scale physical models of integral bridge abutments undergoing cyclic loading, in which earth pressure and displacements of a movable facing are measured. The Arduino, an easy-to-use open-source microcontroller, operated in integration with a software developed in Python language. The data acquisition system demonstrated reliable performance. The average reading erros were 0.56% and 0.64% for the earth pressure sensors, and 0.07% and 0.10% for the displacement sensors. These errors ares comparable to those of commercial off-the-shelf equipaments. The device developed herein can run with other data collection applications beyond integral bridge abutment models.
Bifosfonatos como terapia medicamentosa para controle da síndrome da dor regional complexa
Authors: Defaveri Frederico Carrizo , Knupp Antonio Jorge Ferreira , Silva Beatriz Trajano Costa da , Würzler Ingrid Margarida de Werk , Suizu Lina Miyuri , Mendes Luana Cristina da Costa , Batista Nertan Ribeiro , Silva Raul Santos , Costa Samya Ali Abdel Fattah , Souza Sarah Mantovani Sabbag de , Cavalcante Thiago Arruda Prado
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Evidenciar a viabilidade e benefícios da utilização de bifosfonatos como tratamento clínico para controlar a síndrome da dor regional complexa. Metodologia: O presente artigo corresponde a uma revisão sistemática da literatura atual existente, de abordagem qualitativa e realizada no mês de agosto de 2024, mediante pesquisa direcionada através das bases de dados MEDLINE, EMBASE e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, utilizando termos de descritores existentes na DeCS/MeSH e o operador booleano “and” entre os termos, conforme representado a seguir: "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome" and "Bisphosphonate". Resultados e Discussão: Após a realização da etapa direcionada a pesquisa dos artigos a serem selecionados de acordo com a bases de dados científicas escolhidas, foram elencados 12 estudos para constituírem a fundamentação teórica do presente artigo. Estes foram selecionados conforme critérios de exclusão e inclusão, além de serem submetidos a uma etapa de análise e organização dos dados, visando definir a aplicabilidade e benefícios da farmacoterapia com bisfosfonatos para o controle dos sintomas causados pela síndrome da dor regional complexa. Considerações Finais: A terapia de controle sintomático da síndrome da dor regional complexa com bisfosfonatos apresenta-se eficaz, se realizado de forma aguda, em virtude de seus efeitos anti-inflamatórios e na minimização da atividade osteoclástica.
The Double Folds of Racism and History
Authors: Phillips Murray G. , Wheeler Kai W. , Osmond Gary
Published: October 2024

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men have been overrepresented proportionately in specific sports—boxing, rugby league, and Australian rules football—that have been associated with concussion, but there is little written material, research, scholarship, commentary, or understanding about how they have been affected by traumatic brain injuries related to their participation. This article addresses this silence by examining two overlapping folds of history. The first fold explores the general silences about sport concussion that existed until recently. The second fold is centered on the traumatic consequences of colonization on the health and well-being of Australia's First Nations peoples. While the first silence is being addressed in a multitude of complex ways, the second silence remains a disturbing feature of contemporary sport. We argue that for the recognition, diagnoses, and treatment of concussion and brain injuries in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, there needs to be an appreciation of the continuing consequences of colonization and significant changes in the Western health system.
Palyatif Bakım Veren Hemşirelerin Palyatif Bakıma İlişkin Bilgi Düzeylerinin Bakım Davranışlarına Etkisi
Authors: Turan Mensure , Turan Engin
Published: October 2024

Amaç: Palyatif bakım hizmetlerine ihtiyaç her geçen gün artmaktadır. Palyatif bakım hizmetlerinin önemli bir parçası olan hemşirelerin bilgi düzeyi ve bakım davranışları bakımın kalitesini etkilemektedir. Bu araştırma palyatif bakım veren hemşirelerin palyatif bakıma ilişkin bilgi düzeylerinin bakım davranışlarına etkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapıldı.
Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı kesitsel tipte olan araştırma, kamuya bağlı bir hastanenin palyatif bakım birimlerinde çalışan hemşirelerle gerçekleştirildi. Palyatif Bakım Bilgi Testi ve Bakım Davranışları Ölçeği-24 ile veriler toplandı.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların %74,4’ünün kadın, yaş ortalamasının 32.,7±5,28 yıl ve birimde çalışma süresinin 3,20±2,71 yıl olduğu belirlendi. Hemşirelerin Palyatif Bakım Bilgi Testi puan ortalaması 12,33±4,39 (min-max:3,00-19,00) ve Bakım Davranışları Ölçeği-24 puan ortalaması 5,14±1,17 (min-max:1,04-6,00) olarak belirlendi ve ölçek toplam puanları arasında anlamlı farklılık görülmedi. Cinsiyete göre Palyatif Bakım Bilgi Testi puan ortalaması ve “ağrı” alt boyutunda anlamlı fark olduğu (p0,05).
Sonuç: Palyatif bakım sunan hemşirelerin bilgi düzeylerinin orta bakım davranışları algılarının ise yüksek olduğu fakat palyatif bakım bilgi düzeyleri ile bakım davranışları algıları arasında ilişki olmadığı görüldü.
Mensenrechten-actualiteiten.nl
Authors: Cox Phoebe , Hoogenboom Alexander , Janssen Krista , Stolk Anne-Rose , Yiannakas Katina
Published: October 2024

De rubriek mensenrechten-actualiteiten.nl beoogt door middel van korte berichten informatie te geven over recente ontwikkelingen in de nationale rechtspraak, de parlementaire praktijk, het regeringsbeleid en de beslissingen van decentrale overheden op het terrein van de grond- en mensenrechten. Door verwijzingen naar verdere bronnen wil deze rubriek vooral als een richtingwijzer fungeren naar uitvoeriger informatie over de gepresenteerde onderwerpen. Waar in deze rubriek verwezen wordt naar jurisprudentie met een European Case Law Identifier (ECLI), is de betreffende uitspraak te raadplegen op de internetsite van de rechterlijke macht, www.rechtspraak.nl (onder het vermelde nummer).
In memoriam Toine van Dongen
Authors: Flinterman Kees , Van Boven Theodoor
Published: October 2024

In memoriam Toine van Dongen
Leveraging AI Tools for Discourse Analysis in Early Childhood Bilingual Education: Enhancing Language Development
Authors: Zhang Xinyu
Published: October 2024

The implementation of AI tools in education has become increasingly popular and brought transformative potential, particularly in the field of language education because of its powerful functions on designing immersive and personalized activities and offering real-time feedback. This study explores the role of AI tools in discourse analysis and the impact on enhancing bilingual skills among early childhood students. It investigates two key questions: (1) How do AI tools impact young childrens bilingual skills in early childhood classrooms? (2) How can discourse analysis of AI tools assist educators with bilingual teaching? A qualitative case study, including an in-depth interview with a bilingual educator, reveals insights into the effectiveness of AI tools in promoting bilingual language acquisition and engaging young learners in meaningful and enjoyable learning environment. Furthermore, the discourse analysis of AI tools offers immediate, actionable insights on each students academic performance, helping educators better understand the language learning process and the specific challenges students face. However, considerations and challenges of AI in education, such as privacy risks and misuse, still need to be considered. The findings of this study bridge the gap and highlight the potential for discourse analysis of AI tools in early childhood bilingual education. Further study can focus on exploring other AI tools in bilingual education and conducting long-term research with a large example size.
Pengaruh Kualitas Audit Dan Perlindungan Investor Terhadap Earning Response Coefficient (Erc) Dimoderasi Multiple Directorships Di Perusahaan Multinasional Indonesia
Authors: - Tabah Rizki , Triyono  , Hidayati Arina
Published: October 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji pengaruh kualitas audit, perlindungan investor, terhadap kualitas laba yang diproksikan dengan earning response coefficient (ERC) yang dimoderasi multiple directorships. Penelitian ini menggunakan perusahaan manufaktur yang berjumlah 138  sebagai sampel penelitian dengan teknik purposive sampling selama tahun 2018 -2023. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan merupakan  penelitian  kuantitatif  dengan  sumber  data  sekunder. Alat analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi berganda dengan pooled least square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas audit dan perlindungan investor berpengaruh positif terhadap ERC. Selain itu, hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa peran multiple directorship dapat memperkuat pengaruh kualitas audit dan perlindungan investor terhadap ERC. Penelitian ini dapat memberikan gambaran yang lebih berkualitas berkaitan dengan informasi laba yang disajikan sehingga mampu menjadi pertimbangan manajemen perusahaan dalam pengambilan keputusan dan bagi investor untuk melakukan investasi terhadap sebuah perusahaan.
Mobil Öğrenmenin Öğretim Ortamlarında Kullanımına Yönelik Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik Öğretmenlerinin Görüşlerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Bakırcı Hasan , Karatay Salih Kubilay , Artun Hüseyin
Published: October 2024

Mobil öğrenme, bireylerin teknolojik araçlar yardımıyla ihtiyaç duydukları zaman bilgi edinmelerine olanak tanıyan bir öğrenme biçimidir. Bu öğrenme yaklaşımı sayesinde öğrenciler, zamandan ve mekândan bağımsız olarak bilgilere erişim sağlayabilmektedirler. Bu çalışmanın amacı, fen bilimleri ve matematik öğretmenlerinin mobil öğrenme hakkındaki görüşlerini belirlemektir. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması deseni kullanılarak yürütülmüştür. Katılımcılar, kolay ulaşılabilir örnekleme yöntemi ile seçilen 10 öğretmenden (5 fen bilimleri öğretmeni ve 5 matematik öğretmeni) oluşmaktadır. Veriler, araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen beş açık uçlu sorudan oluşan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığıyla toplanmıştır ve içerik analizi yöntemiyle çözümlenmiştir. Çalışmanın sonuçları, öğretmenlerin mobil öğrenmenin hem olumlu hem de olumsuz yönlerine dikkat çektiklerini ortaya koymuştur. Öğretmenler, öğrencilerin bilgiye zamandan ve mekândan bağımsız olarak erişim sağlayabilmelerini, konuları tekrar edebilme imkânını ve kaynaklara kolay erişim sağlanmasını mobil öğrenmenin olumlu yönleri olarak belirtmişlerdir. Öte yandan, internet erişim sorunları, beden dilinin kullanılamaması, öğrencilerle iletişim zorlukları ve öğrencilerden geri bildirim alınamaması gibi sorunlar, mobil öğrenmenin sınırlılıkları olarak ifade edilmiştir. Ayrıca, öğretmenler, mobil öğrenmenin yüz yüze eğitimi destekleyici bir öğrenme türü olarak kullanıldığında akademik başarıyı artıracağını vurgulamışlardır.
Weakly Supervised 3D Face Reconstruction with Joint Spatial and Frequency Domain Information
Authors: Diao Haojie , Jiang Xingguo
Published: October 2024

3D face reconstruction is an important research direction in computer vision, and its goal is to recover a 3D face model from a single face picture. In the absence of real 3D face data, how to reconstruct a 3D face with a high degree of realism has become a hot research topic in recent years. Existing reconstruction algorithms usually rely on 3D labels generated from a large number of 2D face images as training data, however, inaccurate data will seriously affect the reconstruction quality. For this reason, the paper proposes a joint spatial-frequency domain decoupled weak supervision to achieve 3D face reconstruction, the main idea of which is to construct a multi-level loss function by using the weakly supervised information extracted from the spatial domain, and separating the frequency-domain information between the input and the rendered image in the frequency domain, and minimizing the difference between the two by difference computation. The method combines deep learning with 3D deformable models to reconstruct 3D models with high quality texture and shape from only a single face image. Quantitative experiments on the AFLW2000-3D and MICC Florence datasets show that the normalized average error in the small pose interval is as low as 2.42%, and the face reconstruction accuracy in the outdoor scene is 0.98 0.22 mm. Qualitative experiments on the MoFa-test, MICA datasets show that when faced with reconstruction with different poses, lighting, and expressions , our method outperforms other state-of-the-art reconstruction methods.
SHAREHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, THE NEW FRONTIER OF SUSTAINABLE FINANCE?
Authors: Nicolas MOTTIS  , Léo DENIS
Published: October 2024

Shareholders are increasingly pressuring public companies to strengthen their climate agenda. This paper proposes a literature review of the many research papers that have covered shareholder engagement practices on ESG topics. It shows that there are still many angles to explore to better understand the real effects of these practices on firms’ strategies and their key success factors.JEL Classification: O16, G15, G32, G34, M2.
A Historical Perspective on US Treasuries Risk Premia
Authors: DAVANNE OLIVIER
Published: October 2024

The uncontrolled growth of US public debt is causing some anxiety among investors in US Treasuries. It is therefore useful to estimate the current risk premia embedded in the US yield curve and assess the extent to which investors are pricing in potential future financing difficulties for the US government.In this paper, we provide both a theoretical and empirical explanation of the factors driving the US Treasuries yield curve and how it is possible to extract what market participants are currently pricing in.It is widely acknowledged that expectations about future US monetary policy play a crucial role in this market. However, there is a notable underestimation — even within academic literature — of the symmetrical role played by expectations regarding future risk premia. Through our original modeling of the US Treasuries yield curve, we document the history of these expected risk premia. Our findings indicate that from 2000 to 2022, investors consistently underestimated the strength of demandfor US Treasuries, which may explain the somewhat unusual behavior of this key market during that period.Since 2022, however, a new paradigm has emerged. Demand for longterm US treasuries has declined due to the resurgence of inflation, while debt issuance has surged, driven by substantial deficits and the Federal Reserve’s Quantitative Tightening policies. Consequently, risk premia have increased sharply.The future remains highly uncertain as lower inflation could once again bolster demand for US Treasuries while public debt is expected to continue its rapid expansion. In this volatile environment, our model will help investors manage their positions by enabling real-time comparisons between their own expectations and the actual market pricing.
A two-headed accessory muscle on the sole of the foot
Authors: Efekan Hatice , Zeren Elif , Yasinoğlu Nermin , Verimli Ural , Arifoğlu Yasin , Kirazlı Özlem
Published: October 2024

Anatomical variations include the absence of a muscle or tendon or its presence as an accessory muscle or tendon. Clinically, anatomic
variations play an important role in diagnosis and theraphy.
In anatomy dissection laboratory, during routine dissection for educational purposes, a 83 -year- old male cadaver was dissected and
a two-headed accessory muscle was observed on the plantar surface of the left foot.
The medial and lateral heads of the muscle were observed close to the medial and lateral plantar neurovascular bundles. The accessory
muscle was pierced by the tendon of the flexor digitorum longus muscle and both muscles were inserted to the distal phalanx of the
fifth toe.
The variations of the accessory muscles should be taken into consideration in surgical interventions, since, they may change the course
of the intervention or as in the case of abductor hallucis muscle, they may be used in reconstructive procedures as grafts. Therefore, it
is crucial for surgeons, orthopedic physicians, and anatomists to have a detailed knowledge of the intrinsic muscles of the foot.22-07-2024
Inclusive Leadership
Authors: Karimi Hengameh , Khawaja Sarwar
Published: October 2024

The aim of this review paper is to explore the crucial role of inclusive leadership in enhancing organisational culture, innovation, and improving performance in the context of digital industrial revolution. The style of inclusive leadership which emphasises on the value of equity, diversity, and inclusion promotes decision-making processes that involve different perspectives. Key practices are highlighted in this review paper such as diverse recruitment, bias training, and inclusive decision-making, while examining their impact on organisational success. To illustrate the benefits of inclusive leadership, three case studies from diverse industries are used including higher employee engagement, innovation, and sustainable growth. Also practical strategies are offered for leaders with the aim to foster inclusivity and tackle challenges related to technological disparities and unconscious bias.
Marxin ja Engelsin käsitykset työväenluokan poliittisista organisaatioista ja puolueista.
Authors: Paastela Jukka
Published: October 2024

Artikkelissa pohditaan ongelmia, joita liittyy Marxin ja Engelsinpuoluekäsitysten tutkimukseen. Ko. ongelmia ovat 1) tutkimuksen lähestymistapa, 2) periodisointi, 3) käsitteiden määrittäminen jaselventäminen, 4) tutkimustehtävän rajaus, ja 5) tutkimustehtävän tarkempi määrittäminen eli niiden kysymysten esittäminen, joihin vastauksia etsitään. Tutkimushankkeen historia ulottuu vuoteen 1972 ja tekijän opinnäytetyöhön käsitteestä proletariaatin diktatuuri sosialistisessa teoriassa Ranskan vallankumouksesta Venäjän vallankumoukseen.
Onko sota osa ihmisen alkuperäistä luontoa?
Authors: Suvanto Pekka
Published: October 2024

Artikkelissa pohditaan Marxin ja Engelsin suhdetta sotaan.Kirjoittaja toteaa: "Halu nähdä primitiivinen yhteiskuntakommunismin alkumuotona johti siihen, että sota painottuientistä enemmän sivilisaation puolelle. Sitä käytiin nimenomaanyksityisomistukseen perustuvissa luokkayhteiskunnissa."