bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Percepções femininas sobre as mudanças ambientais em torno de uma unidade de conservação brasileira
Authors: Batista Waldileia Ferreira de Melo , Lucena Reinaldo Farias Paiva de , Santos Suellen da Silva , Figueiredo Luciano Silva , Barros Roseli Farias Melo de
Published: November 2024

As mudan�as ambientais s�o decorrentes da combina��o das diversas modifica��es provocadas, quer seja de ordem antr�pica ou natural. Objetivou-se identificar as percep��es das mulheres sobre as principais mudan�as ambientais, analisando se a escolaridade e idade s�o fatores associados � percep��o das mudan�as ocorrentes em tr�s comunidades rurais na zona de amortecimento do Parque Nacional de Sete Cidades - Piau�. Realizaram-se 40 entrevistas utilizando formul�rios semiestruturados e o �ndice de Diversidade de Percep��o para an�lise das diferentes percep��es identificadas. Os resultados obtidos nos revelam que as mulheres pesquisadas conseguem observar o ambiente, mudan�as locais que podem interferir na din�mica dos ecossistemas e que escolaridade e idade s�o fatores que influenciam as percep��es sobre mudan�as ambientais.
Evaluating the effect of investor culture on internal control reporting and investor perceptions of disclosure credibility
Authors: Hmoud Alqaraleh Mithkal
Published: November 2024

Investors expect internal control reports to improve disclosed information credibility by demonstrating effective risk management, compliance, and transparency. Investment culture influences these expectations by shaping risk perception, emphasizing long-term stability, and setting standards for corporate governance. Thus, investment culture emphasizes robust internal control to enable a more thorough evaluation of investment opportunities. This study examines the relationship between internal control reporting and investor perception of disclosure credibility mediated by investor culture. The survey approach involved 166 respondents from 57 Jordanian brokerage firms. The partial least squares (PLS) method was used for analysis. The results showed that investor perception of disclosure credibility was influenced by internal control reporting as PV 0.000 and that investor culture positively mediated between the two variables as PV 0.000. Investors thus rely on internal control reporting to ensure the credibility of disclosure and aid their investment decisions. This study provides foundational knowledge to policymakers to design successful internal control reporting policies and support systems.
Acknowledgment I’m indebted to the University of Tabuk – KSA for the support of this article.
Climate change adaptation through rainwater harvesting to enhance food security in Diamaré, Cameroon
Authors: Birka Rodrigue Jinyuy , Jude Kawzu Kum , Nnaji Chidozie Charles
Published: November 2024

Climate change and variability pose significant challenges in Cameroon's Far North Region. Relying predominantly on rainfed agriculture, this region faces heightened rainfall fluctuations and droughts, severely impacting agricultural output and pushing farmers into precarious socioeconomic conditions. Despite other adaptive strategies, access to water remains a challenge, prompting this study to assess the impact of rainwater harvesting (RWH) on crop yields in the Diamaré area. In a farm experiment, the growth of okra, cucumber, lettuce, and cowpea grown purely under rainfed conditions was compared to those that were rainfed as well as supplemented with harvested rainwater during the dry spell of the rainy season. A rooftop RWH system was adopted for irrigation, and data on crop growth and final yields were collected. Statistical analysis revealed a statistically insignificant yet positive influence of rainwater on the growth, development, and ultimate yield of okra, lettuce, and cucumber. The insignificant impact was due to minor differences in means of crop growth parameters. Despite minimal differences in means, the study underscores the positive impact of RWH on crop yields in Diamaré. The findings advocate for the adoption of rooftop and other cost-effective RWH techniques to enhance farmers’ resilience and long-term economic benefits.
Understanding the influence of teleconnections on Indian summer monsoon rainfall and agricultural productivity: a case study of Haryana, India (1980–2023)
Authors: Chauhan Abhilash Singh , Rani Alka , Dahiya Pankaj , Maurya R K S , Danodia Abhishek
Published: November 2024

This study examines the impact of interaction of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) teleconnections on Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall (ISMR) in Haryana state, India, from 1980 to 2023. As the second-largest contributor of food grains in India, with 86% of its cultivated area, Haryana is vital for studying the impacts of teleconnections. Results indicate that ENSO has a stronger influence on ISMR than IOD, with significant correlations ranging from −0.69 to −0.15, while IOD correlations were non-significant, ranging from −0.25 to 0.12. During El Niño years with neutral IOD, rainfall reduced by up to 50%, while reductions were less during El Niño with positive IOD. These findings align with vertically integrated moisture transport and convective available potential energy data. The normalized difference vegetation index variation closely follows ISMR variation, indicating higher rainfall benefits vegetation growth while lower rainfall hampers it. Rice (Oryza sativa) cultivation increased, whereas crops like bajra (Pennisetum glaucum), maize (Zea mays), and jowar (Sorghum vulgare) showed varying trends. Regression analysis reveals complex relationships between temperature, rainfall, and crop productivity. This research enhances understanding of climate change effects on ISMR dynamics in Haryana, offering valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to optimize hydrological resource utilization.
Produção, perda e ganho de calor em caprinos no ambiente tropical: um estudo do equilibrio térmico associado à emissão de CH4
Authors:   , Fonseca Filho Valdir Martins da
Published: November 2024

Com objetivo estudar o equilíbrio térmico associado à emissão de CH4 em caprinos em ambiente tropical, o presente trabalho utilizou nove fêmeas da raça Anglo Nubiano com peso corporal médio de 53,89 kg, que foram observadas durante nove dias consecutivos entre às 08:00 até 17:00 horas. Um sistema de calorimetria indireta aberta com auxílio de máscara facial ajustada ao focinho dos animais foi utilizado para determinar o volume de O2, CO2, CH4 e H2O (vapor) no ar inspirado e expirado. Simultaneamente a esses volumes também foram determinados nos animais à frequência e volume respiratório, além das temperaturas do ar expirado, retal, superfície da pele e pelame, enquanto no ambiente foram determinados a temperatura do ar e umidade, além da temperatura do globo negro. Os resultados mostraram para uma temperatura do ar inferior a 26°C as trocas de calor por radiação de ondas longas e convecção foram eficazes para manter o equilíbrio térmico dos animais, pois frequencia respiratória e volume respiratório, além da temperatura retal e produção de calor metabólico não se alteraram, mas quando a temperatura do ar passou de 28 °C, ocorreu uma leve alteração nas respostas fisiológicas e acima 30 °C essa alteração foi bem significativa. Esses resultados demonstraram que o equilíbrio térmico dos caprinos da raça Anglo Nubiano protegidos da radiação solar direta para uma faixa de temperatura do ar entre 20 a 25 °C é mantido basicamente pela perda de calor sensível e, após 30 °C, somente pode ser conseguido via perda de calor latente à custa de alterações significativas na frequência e volume respiratório, consequentemente sua faixa de zona de conforto térmico estaria variando entre 20 a 27 °C aproximadamente quando manejados protegidos da radiação solar. Nestas condições sua emissão de CH4 é da ordem de cerca de 8,41 kg ano-1 animal-1, sendo essa emissão não correlacionada de forma significativa com as variáveis fisiológicas e ambientais avaliadas e sim com características individuais de cada animal, como seu peso corporal
Biometria de frutos e sementes, germinação e armazenamento de sementes de flor-de-seda [Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T. Aiton]
Authors:   , Oliveira-Bento Silvia Regina Silva de
Published: November 2024

Os experimentos foram conduzidos em laboratório e casa de vegetação da Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido-UFERSA, com os objetivos de obter informações sobre a biometria de frutos e sementes, a germinação e o armazenamento de sementes de flor-de-seda. No primeiro experimento foi utilizada amostra de 100 frutos para avaliar comprimento, largura, espessura e peso de frutos e sementes; sendo quantificados o número de sementes por fruto, teor de água e peso de mil sementes. Foram avaliadas as variáveis germinação e tempo médio de germinação. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o inteiramente casualizado, num arranjo fatorial 6x3x2, constituído pelas combinações de seis temperaturas (20, 25, 30, 35, 20-30 e 25-30 ºC), três substratos (areia, papel toalha e mata-borrão) e duas condições de luminosidade (presença e ausência de luz), com seis repetições de 50 sementes. No segundo experimento foram utilizadas sementes com teores de água de 30, 24, 18, 12 e 7%, que foram acondicionadas em sacos de papel, sacos plásticos e garrafas plásticas, armazenadas em laboratório (27 °C a 30 °C) e ambiente controlado (16 °C a 18 °C), ambos com 50-55% UR durante 180 dias e submetidas a avaliações mensais do teor de água, da germinação, emergência de plântula, do índice de velocidade de emergência, comprimento da plântula e da massa de matéria seca da plântula. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, em arranjo fatorial 6x5x3x2, constituído pelas combinações de seis períodos de armazenamento, cinco teores de água, três embalagens e dois ambientes, utilizando-se quatro repetições de 50 sementes. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância sendo utilizado o teste F. Para comparações entre os períodos de armazenamento foram ajustadas equações de regressão. O peso médio dos frutos foi de 23,53 g com dimensões médias de 11,60 cm de comprimento, 7,41 cm de largura e 6,79 cm de espessura, sendo que 54,6% dos frutos apresentaram de 401 a 500 sementes. As dimensões médias das sementes foram 0,75 cm de comprimento, 0,55 cm de largura e 0,10 cm de espessura, enquanto o peso de mil sementes foi de 8,54 g. Concluiu-se que há variabilidade para os caracteres relacionados às dimensões e pesos de frutos de flor-de-seda; o número de sementes por fruto é elevado, favorecendo a disseminação da espécie, amplamente distribuída na região semiárida; recomenda-se que as contagens inicial e final do teste de germinação sejam realizadas aos 5 e 10 dias da semeadura, respectivamente; a temperatura constante de 30 ºC, alternada de 25-30 ºC e os substratos areia e papel toalha foram as condições mais adequadas para a germinação; as sementes são indiferentes à luminosidade, apresentando comportamento fisiológico ortodoxo; a viabilidade decresceu em função do tempo de armazenamento durante 180 dias; as sementes são conservadas com eficiência em embalagens de saco de papel, em ambiente controlado, com teor de água a 7% por 90 dias
Bicultivo de folhosas consorciadas com beterraba em função de adubação com flor- de-seda e densidades populacionais
Authors:   , Andrade Filho Francisco Cicupira de
Published: November 2024

Este estudo teve o objetivo de avaliar a viabilidade agroeconômica do bicultivo de folhosas consorciadas com beterraba em função de quantidades de flor-de-seda adicionadas ao solo e diferentes combinações de densidades populacionais das culturas componentes. O estudo foi realizado durante o período de junho a novembro de 2011, na Fazenda Experimental Rafael Fernandes da Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), localizada no distrito de Alagoinha, distante 20 km da cidade de Mossoró-RN. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos completos casualizados, com os tratamentos arranjados em esquema fatorial 4 x 4 com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos resultaram da combinação de quatro quantidades de flor-de-seda incorporadas ao solo (6, 19, 32 e 45 t ha-1 em base seca) com quatro combinações de densidades populacionais das culturas componentes (20C-50B-20R%, 30C-50B-30R%, 40C-50B-40R% e 50C-50B-50R% das densidades recomendadas em cultivo - DPCS, onde B = beterraba, C = coentro e R = rúcula). Nas culturas do coentro e da rúcula, foram avaliadas as seguintes características: altura de plantas, número de folhas por planta ou número de hastes por planta, rendimentos de massa verde e massa seca da parte aérea. Na cultura da beterraba, foram feitas avaliações de altura de plantas, número de folhas por planta, massa seca da parte aérea, produtividade total, produtividade comercial, massa seca de raízes e produtividade classificada de raízes. No consórcio, foram feitas avaliações da variável canônica, índice de eficiência produtiva, renda bruta, renda líquida, taxa de retorno e índice de lucratividade. A melhor performance produtiva do coentro (1,57 t ha-1) foi obtida na densidade populacional de 40C-50B-40R na quantidade de 18,60 t ha-1 de flor-de-seda adicionada ao solo. O melhor desempenho de rendimento de rúcula (8,21 t ha-1) foi obtido na densidade populacional de 40C-50B-40R na quantidade de 10,26 t ha-1 de flor-de-seda incorporada ao solo. As maiores produtividades comercial e total (18,41 e 16,97 t ha-1) de beterraba foram alcançadas na densidade populacional de 40C-50B-40R nas quantidades de 27,82 e 27,49 t ha-1, respectivamente, de flor-de-seda adicionadas ao solo. Tanto no método multivariado quanto no método univariado foram registradas interações significativas entre os fatores-tratamentos estudados. Otimização dos indicadores econômicos foi obtida na densidade de 30C-50B-30R na quantidade de flor-de-seda de 32 t ha-1 ou na densidade de 20C-50B-20R na quantidade de 45 t ha-1 de flor-de-seda incorporada ao solo
Divergência genética de acessos e avaliação microbiologica e de qualidade de polpa e frutos de mangabeira
Authors:   , Ferreira Edivaldo Galdino
Published: November 2024

Este trabalho teve como objetivos estudar a divergência genética de acessos de mangabeiras oriundas de três Estados do Nordeste e de um Estado do Centro Oeste do Brasil e observar as qualidades físico-químicas e microbiológicas de frutos e polpas de mangaba, colhidos e processados Com e Sem Boas Práticas de Campo e de Fabricação, respectivamente. Materiais foram colhidos, identificados, e transportados para o Laboratório de Biologia molecular da UFERSA, onde, após ser usada a metodologia e técnica apropriada para extração do DNA dos genótipos, se realizou a caracterização molecular de acessos de mangabeiras oriundas de três Estados do Nordeste (PB, RN e PE) e de um Estado do Centro Oeste (Mato Grosso). Os resultados foram analisados em programa computacional específico, onde se usou também a análise de agrupamento (UPGMA) formando um dendrograma que mostra, através de gráfico, as dissimilaridades genéticas entre os genótipos estudados. Observou-se que o genótipo oriundo do Mato Grosso teve o maior coeficiente de dissimilaridade entre os demais, enquanto que, a menor dissimilaridade ficou entre dois genótipos oriundos da Paraíba. O experimento objetivando observar a qualidade física, química e microbiológica de polpas e frutos de mangaba, utilizando-se as Boas práticas de Campo e de Fabricação, foi realizado no Laboratório de Pós- colheita da UFPB/CCA, onde foi utilizada toda a metodologia adequada, que constatou grande eficiência e eficácia desta prática utilizada (CBP), assim como, a necessidade da adoção e regulamentação deste sistema, visando dar uma melhor qualidade aos alimentos, e assim, garantir a segurança alimentar da população. Também se verifica que, além da necessidade de adoção do sistema, urge a necessidade de programas de difusão e conscientização, a fim de que, também sejam ferramentas na melhoria da saúde pública
Preaching with Newman: Sermonic Vernacular for the Moral Formation of the Church
Authors: Love Matthew D.
Published: November 2024

John Henry Newman’s Parochial and Plain Sermons demonstrate a homiletic practice which gives focus to Christian doctrine and morality and aims at the spiritual formation of listeners. To accomplish this aim, Newman uses both conversational speech as well as emotion-laden language which engages listeners as whole persons. Newman’s sermons offer preachers guidance for preaching doctrine and holy living, a task which, to modern ears, may sound as difficult as it does boring. Yet, teaching doctrine and morals are part of the preacher’s task today, even as they have been throughout church history. This essay explores Newman’s preaching and puts him forward as an exemplar of preaching for the “simple formation of real people, real Christians.” Such work in and from the pulpit is increasingly necessary in today’s post-Christian age.
The Uncontrollability of Preaching: Some Elements of Mystery in the Christmas Sermons of Thabo Makgoba
Authors: Nell Ian
Published: November 2024

When you preach, you know from experience that what happens in the preaching event is uncontrollable and, therefore, full of mystery. The liturgy and the sermon are part of it and are related to something that happens, but we know this ‘something’ is uncontrollable. Investigation and reflection on resonance in preaching are on the trail of the mystery of the sermon as an event. We know that something mysterious happens when we preach that cannot be controlled by the preachers or listeners. In this article, I discuss the concept of uncontrollability in Hartmut Rosa’s scholarly contributions and mystery in the work of John de Gruchy. I then discuss four Christmas sermons of the Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, in search of the mystery of uncontrollability. In trying to understand preaching that resonates, I ask: How does the preaching event reflect the aspects of uncontrollability and transcendence in Archbishop Makgoba’s sermons? Archbishop Makgoba is known for his thought-provoking sermons that often delve into complex issues. The mystery in his sermons lies in his ability to explore profound spiritual concepts and connect them to everyday life. He uses metaphorical language to convey deeper meanings, leaving room for interpretation and contemplation. The mystery in his sermons also stems from his engagement with the unknown aspects of faith and the divine, encouraging his audience to grapple with the mysteries of existence.
Post-Combustion CO2 Capture from an Industrial Power Plant Using Five Chemical Solvents: A Comparative TEA
Authors: Wang Rui , Basha Omar M. , Ashkanani Husain E. , Li Bingyun , Morsi Badie I.
Published: November 2024

CO2 capture processes using five chemical solvents were modeled in Aspen Plus V.12.1 for the capture of more than 90% CO2 from a 456 ton/hour split flue gas stream containing 12.02 mol% CO2 emitted by the Longview 780 MW power plant (West Virginia, USA). Since the flue gas contained 33.10 ppmv SO2 and 35.47 ppmv NO2, a gas polishing process, using deionized water (DIW), was included in the model for complete scrubbing of SO2 and NO2 from the raw flue gas before the CO2 capture process. The five chemicals used for CO2 capture included three amine-based solvents (ABs) (monoethanolamine (MEA), 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP), and (piperazine/methyldiethanolamine (PZ/MDEA)), and two amino acid-based solvents (AAs) (sodium glycinates (SGS) and potassium glycinates (PGS)). Since SGS and PGS exhibit phase separation, the CO2 capture processes followed two distinct pathways: Pathway (i) involved direct CO2 capture using all five solvents, and Pathway (ii) focused on bicarbonate nanomaterials production using only SGS and PGS.

A Techno-economic assessment (TEA) of the CO2 capture processes was conducted and the corresponding process hydraulics and mass transfer characteristics were calculated. The simulation results revealed the following: (1) for Pathway (i), the levelized costs of CO2 capture (LCOC) for PGS were lower than those of SGS, MEA, AMP, and PZ/MDEA; (2) for Pathway (ii), the LCOC values of PGS were lower than those of SGS; (3) Pathway (ii) was more economically favorable than Pathway (i); and (4) under the operating conditions used, the two-phase pressure drop values were negligible, and the liquid-side mass transfer coefficients (kL) were an order of magnitude smaller than gas-side mass transfer coefficients (kG), suggesting that the gas-liquid mass transfer resistance (1/kL) was in the liquid-side.
A Model of Trust in Online COVID-19 Information and Advice: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study
Authors: Sillence Elizabeth , Branley-Bell Dawn , Moss Mark , Briggs Pam
Published: November 2024

Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people sought information from websites and social media. Understanding the extent to which these sources were trusted is important in relation to health communication.

Objective

This study aims to identify the key factors influencing UK citizens’ trust and intention to act on advice about COVID-19 found via digital resources and to test whether an existing model of trust in eHealth provided a good fit for COVID-19–related information seeking online. We also wished to identify any differences between the evaluation of general information and information relating specifically to COVID-19 vaccines.

Methods

In total, 525 people completed an online survey in January 2022 encompassing a general web trust questionnaire, measures of information corroboration, coping perceptions, and intention to act. Data were analyzed using principal component analysis and structural equation modeling. The evaluation responses of general information and COVID-19 vaccine information were also compared.

Results

The principal component analysis revealed 5 trust factors: (1) credibility and impartiality, (2) familiarity, (3) privacy, (4) usability, and (5) personal experiences. In the final structural equation modeling model, trust had a significant direct effect on intention to act (β=.65; P<.001). Of the trust factors, credibility and impartiality had a significant positive direct effect on trust (β=.82; P<.001). People searching for vaccination information felt less at risk, less anxious, and more optimistic after reading the information. We noted that most people sought information from “official” sources. Finally, in the context of COVID-19, “credibility and impartiality” remain a key predictor of trust in eHealth resources, but in comparison with previous models of trust in online health information, checking and corroborating information did not form a significant part of trust evaluations.

Conclusions

In times of uncertainty, when faced with a global emergent health concern, people place their trust in familiar websites and rely on the perceived credibility and impartiality of those digital sources above other trust factors.
The Depth Estimation and Visualization of Dermatological Lesions: Development and Usability Study
Authors: Parekh Pranav , Oyeleke Richard , Vishwanath Tejas
Published: November 2024

Background

Thus far, considerable research has been focused on classifying a lesion as benign or malignant. However, there is a requirement for quick depth estimation of a lesion for the accurate clinical staging of the lesion. The lesion could be malignant and quickly grow beneath the skin. While biopsy slides provide clear information on lesion depth, it is an emerging domain to find quick and noninvasive methods to estimate depth, particularly based on 2D images.

Objective

This study proposes a novel methodology for the depth estimation and visualization of skin lesions. Current diagnostic methods are approximate in determining how much a lesion may have proliferated within the skin. Using color gradients and depth maps, this method will give us a definite estimate and visualization procedure for lesions and other skin issues. We aim to generate 3D holograms of the lesion depth such that dermatologists can better diagnose melanoma.

Methods

We started by performing classification using a convolutional neural network (CNN), followed by using explainable artificial intelligence to localize the image features responsible for the CNN output. We used the gradient class activation map approach to perform localization of the lesion from the rest of the image. We applied computer graphics for depth estimation and developing the 3D structure of the lesion. We used the depth from defocus method for depth estimation from single images and Gabor filters for volumetric representation of the depth map. Our novel method, called red spot analysis, measures the degree of infection based on how a conical hologram is constructed. We collaborated with a dermatologist to analyze the 3D hologram output and received feedback on how this method can be introduced to clinical implementation.

Results

The neural model plus the explainable artificial intelligence algorithm achieved an accuracy of 86% in classifying the lesions correctly as benign or malignant. For the entire pipeline, we mapped the benign and malignant cases to their conical representations. We received exceedingly positive feedback while pitching this idea at the King Edward Memorial Institute in India. Dermatologists considered this a potentially useful tool in the depth estimation of lesions. We received a number of ideas for evaluating the technique before it can be introduced to the clinical scene.

Conclusions

When we map the CNN outputs (benign or malignant) to the corresponding hologram, we observe that a malignant lesion has a higher concentration of red spots (infection) in the upper and deeper portions of the skin, and that the malignant cases have deeper conical sections when compared with the benign cases. This proves that the qualitative results map with the initial classification performed by the neural model. The positive feedback provided by the dermatologist suggests that the qualitative conclusion of the method is sufficient.
From Internet to Al Bot: Leveraging Technology to Empower and Engage Patients in Their Health (Preprint)
Authors: Sands Daniel , Finn Nancy B.
Published: November 2024

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This paper will view the rise of the e-patient, who is “equipped, enabled, empowered and engaged” through the lens of the evolution of successive digital technology innovations, each building on its predecessors.

We begin with the dawn of the Web and the proliferation of health websites and discuss the use of digital communication tools. We then discuss the adoption of electronic health records which enabled the rise of patient portals. This digitization of health data, along with the rapid adoption of mobile internet access and the proliferation of health-related smartphone apps, in turn, provided a platform for patients to co-produce healthcare by contributing their own health data to their self-care and healthcare. The exchange of health information between patients and providers has also been facilitated by telehealth/telemedicine technology which enables direct care delivery. The use of social networks in health, in use since the early days of the Web, has expanded since COVID, when public health authorities worldwide, as well as patients, sought the use of social media channels to get connected and share information. Most recently, artificial intelligence and large language models have emerged with yet untapped potential to provide patients with the information that could improve their understanding of their conditions and treatment options.

We conclude that innovations in digital health technology have symbiotically evolved with the ascendance of the e-patient, enabling improved communication, collaboration, and coordination between patients and clinicians and forging a healthcare system that is safer and more responsive to patient needs.
Notwithstanding the Notwithstanding Clause
Authors: Bakht Natasha , Collins Lynda
Published: November 2024

This paper argues that section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms — the (in)famous “notwithstanding clause” — is circumscribed by unwritten but binding constitutional principles including judicial independence; democracy; federalism; constitutionalism and the rule of law; and respect for minorities. We posit that the Canadian Constitution contains an irreducible minimum core of human rights that transcends the political compromise embodied in section 33.
Experimental study of the strength of bone plates made of composite material based on polylactide, tricalcium phosphate and hydroxylapatite
Authors: Pavlov O.D. , Pavlova О.О. , Maltseva V.Ye. , Karpinsky M.Yu. , Karpinska O.D.
Published: November 2024

Background. In orthopedics and traumatology, polymer materials that are resorbed and dissolve in biological fluids occupy a significant place as screws and fixation pins, plates and anchors, cages. Most often, implants from L-polylactic acid (PLA) are used. It is possible to increase their quality by including ceramic materials into their composition, in particular tricalcium phosphate (TCF) and hydroxylapatite (HA). However, implants with different percentages and compositions of ceramic material differ in strength and behavior in bone. The purpose was to check the bending strength of plates made of a composite material based on polylactide, tricalcium phosphate and hydroxylapatite for compliance with the calculated indicators under experimental conditions. Materials and methods. Plate samples were made from a material containing 70 % PLA, 20 % TCF and 10 % HA. Using the 3D printing method, plates with a thickness of 8.5, 9.5, and 10.7 mm were produced which, according to the calculated data, correspond to the patient’s weight of 50, 70, and 100 kg, respectively. A total of 3 plates of each size were made. All samples were tested for bending. The load magnitude increased gradually from 100 to 1000 N with a step of 100 N. At each step, the deflection of the sample was recorded. Results. As a result of the research, the deflection was evaluated for samples of plates with different thicknesses made of composite material based on PLA, TCF and HA, depending on the load magnitude. The deflection of the plate samples was checked under loads corresponding to the patient’s weight for which they were calculated — 50, 70 and 100 kg, and the permissible limit of deflection, for which the calculated deflection of the standard titanium plate was chosen. The results showed that the deflection indicators of all samples do not have statistically significant deviations from the permissible limit. For all groups of samples, the p criterion significantly exceeds the critical value of 0.05. Conclusions. Experimental studies on the bending strength of plates made of composite material containing 70 % PLA, 20 % TCF and 10 % HA proved that the deflection of all tested samples correspond to the calculated values, the deviations of the indicators do not exceed the permissible level of 5 %.
Keuangan Inklusif antar Provinsi di Indonesia dan Hubungannya dengan Ketimpangan Pendapatan
Authors: Siregar Malik Abdul Azis , Rindayati Wiwiek , Purnamadewi Yeti Lis
Published: November 2024

Abstrak. Keuangan inklusif merupakan sistem keuangan yang memberikan dukungan kepada masyarakat berpenghasilan rendah untuk dapat mengakses keuangan. Pada kenyataan, akses keuangan tidak dinikmati oleh semua lapisan masyarakat, seperti akses keuangan yang tidak merata, ketersediaan layanan dan infrastruktur yang tiduk mendukung. Hal inilah yang kemudian menjadi tantangan sekaligus untuk menjawab tujuan bagaimana mengukur indeks inklusi keuangan antar provinsi di Indonesia, menganalisis determinan inklusi keuangan dan menganalisis hubungan inklusi keuangan dan ketimpangan. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi Tobit, analisis tipologi klassen dan analisis kausalitas granger. Indeks inklusi keuangan antar provinsi di Indonesia berada pada kategori rendah, kecuali DKI Jakarta, Bali dan Kalimantan Selatan masuk dalam kategori sedang. Hasil estimasi determinan inklusi keuangan ditemukan bahwa pengangguran, internet, ponsel, laju pertumbuhan dan rasio jalan berpengaruh terhadap inklusi keuangan.Abstract.Inclusive finance is a financial system that provides support for low-income people to be able to access finance. In reality, financial access is not enjoyed by all levels of society, such as unequal financial access, inadequate availability of services and infrastructure. This then becomes a challenge as well as to answer the objectives of how to measure the financial inclusion index between provinces in Indonesia, analyze the determinants of financial inclusion and analyze the relationship between financial inclusion and inequality. This research uses Tobit regression analysis, Klassen typology analysis and Granger causality analysis. The financial inclusion index between provinces in Indonesia is in the low category, except for DKI Jakarta, Bali and South Kalimantan which are in the medium category. The estimation results of the determinants of financial inclusion found that unemployment, internet, mobile phones, growth rate and road ratio have an influence on financial inclusion
Research on the Utilization of Early Childhood English Teaching Video Based on the Bilingual Background
Authors: Fu Jili , Yang Ling
Published: November 2024

Early childhood education is gradually utilizing English teaching videos in the context of bilingual education. There were problems encountered during the promotion process, such as the lack of scientific teaching, unsatisfying teaching effects, lack of innovation, and the inability to attract children's interest in learning. To tackle these issues, a range of measures can be proposed, such as boosting parents' trust in English teaching videos, enhancing the scientific credibility of teaching videos, enhancing the quality of teaching, and promoting children's curiosity about learning English. The study highlights the importance of shifting the focus of early childhood education, and suggests promoting the widespread use of instructional videos from both the child and parent perspectives.
Seismic Analysis of Multi-Storied Reinforced Concrete Building with Fluid Viscous Dampers
Authors: Gupta Harshit , Singh Dr. Raghvendra
Published: November 2024

Abstract: Frequent earthquakes around the world and the large number of buildings at risk have made it essential to focus on controlling how structures respond to these events. This demand has driven the increased use of structural response control methods globally. This study investigates the seismic performance of multi-storied Reinforced Concrete (RC) Buildings, distinguishing between Regular and Irregular Plan , with a focus on the role of Fluid Viscous Dampers (FVDs). The study aims to quantify the improvements in seismic resilience provided by these damping devices in mitigating the adverse effects of seismic events. Buildings having Regular and Irregular Plans are analyzed, with and without FVD using ETABS2018. The story responses in terms of Pseudo Spectral Accelerations, Maximum Displacement, Story Drift and Story Shear have been compared. The results of the Time History Analysis represent the effectiveness of dampers in improving the structural response and the damping demand on structural systems
A Case Study of Korean Medicine in Treating Worsened Esophagitis Symptoms Following Anticancer Therapy in a Patient with Esophageal Cancer
Authors: Kim Eun-seo , Jo Soo-min , Song Si-young , Kim Geun-jeong , Lee Young-su
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aimed to report on a patient with esophageal cancer who showed improvement through treatment with Korean medicine for esophagitis symptoms that had intensified after anticancer therapy.Methods: A patient with esophageal cancer was treated with herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion. The patient’s subjective symptoms, such as dysphagia and heartburn, were assessed using the numerical rating scale, while constipation was evaluated by defecation frequency and using the Bristol stool scale. The cancer-specific quality of life was used to compare the patient’s quality of life before and after treatment.Results: After treatment, dysphagia, heartburn, and constipation were relieved, and the patient’s quality of life improved.Conclusion: This case study demonstrates the effectiveness of Korean medicine in treating an esophageal cancer patient whose esophagitis symptoms had worsened after anticancer therapy.
The Case of a Patient with Peripheral Facial Nerve Paralysis Accompanied by Cervical Pain Showing Improvement after Complex Korean Medicine Treatment, Including Soshiho-tang and Acupuncture
Authors: Min Ja-hyun , Kim Jung-hyun , Lim Jun-kyu , Yeom Seung-min , Jo Hyun-il
Published: November 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Korean medicine in treating peripheral facial nerve paralysis.Methods: A patient with peripheral facial paralysis was treated for 20 days with a combination of herbal medicine, including Sosiho-tang, acupuncture treatment for ST4 (地倉) and other acupuncture points, electroacupuncture, percutaneous infrared therapy, cupping, and chuna treatment, and Western medicine. Treatment outcomes were assessed using the Yanagihara and House-Brackmann (HB) grading systems and the numerical rating scale (NRS).Results: After treatment, the Yanagihara score increased from 10 to 24, the HB scale improved from 5 to 4, and the NRS for pain improved from 7 to 2. No side effects were reported during hospitalization, and the patient was not followed up after discharge.Conclusion: These results suggest that Korean medicine treatment consisting of Soshiho-tang and acupuncture may be effective in improving the symptoms of peripheral facial nerve paralysis, but additional research is needed to confirm this.
CARIE DA PRIMEIRA INFÂNCIA: Uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Caixeta Gustavo Ferreira Alves , Amorim Nara Lidia Souza , Góes Roberto Wagner Lopes
Published: November 2024

Early childhood caries (ECC) is defined as the presence of caries in one or more primary teeth, filled or lost due to caries, before 71 months of age. ECC is a significant oral health problem, as it can impact child development, affecting functions such as chewing, phonation and breathing. Dental caries is the most common chronic disease during childhood, which makes it a major challenge for global public health. Despite being so prevalent, dental caries is, in many cases, preventable. A narrative review of the literature on early childhood caries (ECC) was carried out. This work aims to present early childhood caries (ECC) and can serve as an informational source for both dental students and professionals already graduated. Scientific articles related to the proposed theme, available in the online databases BVSalud, PUBMed, Lilacs, Scielo and Google Scholar, presented in Portuguese and/or English and published between 2023 and 2024, were used to compose the bibliographic basis of this work. After analyzing all the material used as a bibliographic basis to develop this work, it is concluded that ECC is a serious problem that needs to be firmly combated since it affects the function, aesthetics and social interactions of childrens.
GESTO NARRATIVO, EXPRESSIVO E SIMBÓLICO
Authors: Cippiciani Irani
Published: November 2024

Este artigo investiga o uso das mãos em cena como elemento narrativo, expressivo e simbólico, tomando como ponto de partida a tradição indiana de contar histórias através dos gestos de mão codificados, conhecida como Abhinaya, e de seu arcabouço gestual, conhecido no ocidente por duas terminologias distintas: Hastas e Mudras. O artigo pretende esmiuçar o uso desse alfabeto gestual dentro das tradições performativas da Índia nas diferentes formas em que se apresenta, apurar as terminologias utilizadas, esclarecendo as especificidades e contextos onde operam, consolidando uma base teórica sólida sobre o assunto para os artistas da cena não familiarizados com o universo performativo indiano.
ESTUDO SOBRE A UTOPIA CONSTRUTIVISTA DE VSÉVOLOD MEYERHOLD
Authors: Shcherbakov Vadim , Coelho Maria Clara
Published: November 2024

Meyerhold sempre foi fascinado pelos conceitos de arte transformando e criando vida. Ele estava profundamente preocupado com a indisposição dos russos em obedecer ao lento curso da evolução. Os experimentos do encenador ao estabelecer o espetáculo como encontro de massa e o conceito de propaganda revolucionária monumental, como foram apresentados no Teatro da RSFSR-1, provaram ser bem-sucedidos e convincentes. No entanto, a Moscou soviética fecha o teatro. Como Meyerhold confiava nos líderes do partido, ele considerou o fechamento do seu teatro uma prova de que o país soviético não precisava de uma arte cênica profissional. Assim, a ideia construtivista da arte que visa a projetar a vida de acordo com leis artísticas mostra a saída para o impasse. Se o artista de teatro deve estar efetivamente envolvido no processo de criação de um novo ser humano harmonioso, Meyerhold irá criá-lo a partir do desenvolvimento de métodos de treinamento para atores. O método foi encontrado na Biomecânica.
BIOMECÂNICA E O DIÁLOGO POSSÍVEL
Authors: Tonezzi José
Published: November 2024

Apresentação do conteúdo desta edição, com dados e comentários a respeito dos textos.
PENERAPAN METODE CONCEPT SENTENCE UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS TEKS PIDATO PERSUASIF
Authors: Sari Mona , Sarno R. Sudibyo  , Ina Asnurani
Published: November 2024

The skills of writing persuasive speech texts for class IX students of SMP Negeri 4 Semende Darat Tengah need to be improved. This is due to the low ability of students to write persuasive speeches. The low ability to write persuasive speeches is caused by internal and external factors. Internal factors are factors that come from students, in the form of lack of confidence, low ability to assemble words, and express ideas. External factors are factors from outside the students themselves including methods in delivering material in the form of lecture methods and assignments that cause students to feel bored and do not pay attention to each stage of learning activities properly. To improve students' ability to write persuasive speeches, the concept sentence method is used. The concept sentence method can be used to improve Indonesian language learning outcomes, especially in the lesson of writing persuasive speech texts for class IX students of SMP Negeri 4 Semende Darat Tengah semester 1 of the 2021/2022 academic year.
 
Keterampilan menulis teks pidato persuasif peserta didik kelas IX SMP Negeri 4 Semende Darat Tengah perlu dilakukan peningkatan. Hal tersebut disebabkan oleh kemampuan peserta didik menyusun teks pidato persuasif tergolong rendah. Rendahnya keterampilan menyusun teks pidato persuasif disebabkan faktor dari dalam dan dari luar peserta didik. Faktor dari dalam adalah faktor dari dalam diri peserta didik, berupa kurangnya rasa percaya diri, rendahnya kemampuan merangkai kata, dan menuangkan gagasan.  Sedangkan faktor dari luar peserta didik adalah faktor yang berasal bukan dari peserta didik, faktor ini terdiri dari metode dalam menyampaikan materi berupa metode ceramah dan penugasan yang menyebabkan peserta didik merasa jemu dan kurang memperhatikan setiap tahapan kegiatan pembelajaran dengan baik. Untuk menambah keterampilan menulis teks pidato persuasif peserta didik maka digunakan metode concept sentence. Metode concept sentence dapat dipakai untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar Bahasa Indonesia terutama pada pelajaran menulis teks pidato persuasif peserta didik kelas IX SMP Negeri 4 Semende Darat Tengah semester 1 tahun ajaran 2021/2022.
Analisis Pola Bunyi dalam Bahasa Gaul di Media Sosial
Authors: Emira Hayatina Ramadhan  , Selvina Maharani  , Dona Aji Karunia Putra
Published: November 2024

Slang is a language that is popular among the millennial generation. This slang is not always used in everyday life. This research aims to describe the language sound patterns found in slang. This research was conducted using descriptive qualitative method. The data in this research is in the form of slang vocabulary. The data source of this research is slang in social media. The data in this study were obtained using documentation, listening, and note-taking techniques. The results show that there are several sound patterns in slang on social media including twitter, instagram, and tiktok. The pattern of slang formation is the phenomenon of phoneme changes and changes in the phoneme structure of words. Social media plays an important role in the wide spread of slang. Social media is one way to socialize between individuals and become a means of entertainment. The purpose of slang is to joke, greet, mock, and to build closeness between friends. Therefore, the use of slang in the millennial generation is a self-expression to establish friendship and intimacy between friends.
 
Bahasa gaul adalah bahasa yang populer di kalangan generasi milenial. Bahasa gaul ini tidak selalu digunakan pada kehidupan sehari-hari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pola bunyi bahasa yang terdapat di dalam bahasa gaul. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Data dalam penelitian ini berupa kosa kata bahasa gaul di media sosial. Sumber data penelitian ini adalah bahasa gaul dalam media sosial. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh menggunakan teknik dokumentasi, simak, dan catat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat beberapa pola bunyi dalam bahasa gaul di media sosial antara lain twitter, instagram, dan tiktok. Pola dari pembentukkan bahasa gaul yaitu fenomena perubahan fonem dan perubahan struktur fonem pada kata. Media sosial sangat berperan penting bagi penyebaran luas bahasa gaul. Media sosial merupakan salah satu cara untuk bersosialisasi antar individu serta menjadi salah satu sarana hiburan. Tujuan dari bahasa gaul ini untuk bercanda, menyapa, mengejek, serta untuk membangun kedekatan antara pertemanan. Maka dari itu, penggunaan bahasa gaul pada generasi milenial itu sebagai ekspresi diri untuk menjalin keakraban antar sesama teman dan menunjukkan identitas kelompok.