bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFEKTIVITAS PROGRAM PELAYANAN KELUARGA BERENCANA BERGERAK DI KOTA PALEMBANG
Authors: Putri Ramadanti Annisa , Nengyanti  , Mirani Dwi
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini berjudul “Efektivitas Program Pelayanan Keluarga Berencana Bergerak di Kota Palembang.” Adapun latar belakang dari penelitian ini adalah kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat untuk ber-kb dan kurangnya informasi dari sosialiasi mengenai pelayanan KB Bergerak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengukur tingkat keefektifan Program Pelayanan Keluarga Berencana Bergerak di Kota Palembang dan mengetahui hubungan karakteristik responden terhadap keefektifan Program Pelayanan Keluarga Berencana Bergerak. Penelitian ini menggunakan konsep efektivitas program menurut Budiani yang terdiri dari 4 indikator yaitu Ketepatan Sasaran Program, Sosialisasi Program, Pencapaian Tujuan Program dan Pemantauan Program. Penelitian ini menggunakan Mix Methods dengan strategi eksplanatoris sekuensial. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dokumentasi, wawancara dan penyebaran kuesioner. Sampel dari penelitian ini berjumlah 100 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa efektivitas program pelayanan keluarga berencana bergerak di Kota Palembang tergolong kategori sangat efektif dengan skor 81,45%. Namun indikator sosialisasi program memilik skor terendah yaitu 79,10% dibandingkan indikator lainnya. Hasil tabulasi silang menunjukkan bahwa hanya karakteristik responden usia yang terdapat hubungan dengan indikator sosialisasi program dan karakteristik usia yang terdapat hubungan dengan indikator pencapaian tujuan program. Hasil penelitian ini merekomendasikan bahwa hendaknya sosialisasi pelayanan KB Bergerak lebih ditingkatkan lagi kepada masyarakat khususnya memiliki rentang umur >35 tahun agar penyuluh KB menggunakan bahasa yang mudah dimengerti dengan memperhatikan kearifan lokal masyarakat setempat, serta koordinasi dan kerjasama lebih ditingkatkan antara Dinas Pengendalian Penduduk dan Keluarga Berencana Kota Palembang, penggerak KB, Organisasi Perangkat Daerah Kecamatan setempat dan seluruh mitra kerja terkait agar pelayanan Keluarga Berencana Bergerak lebih baik lagi di masa yang akan datang.
Implementation of Environmental Regulations and Ensuring Justice through Judicial Activisms
Authors: Islam Md Tajul
Published: September 2024

There are so many laws in Bangladesh for the protection of the environment but these contain the same-type provisions again and again. There’s the scope of filing writ petitions before the High Court Division where there’s no efficacious legal remedy, but this is a lengthy procedure and the court directions are not implemented properly. Environmental activists sometimes arrange different movements but continuity is unseen in those movements. So relevant departments for environmental protection don’t feel they should be prompt in implementing environmental laws and court directions. Thus, this present study has provided insightful information about the causes and the impacts of violation of Environmental laws and its solution for ensuring justice by judicial activisms for the present & upcoming Environment & ecology all over the world.
Exploring the Impact of Technology on Educational Management Information Systems in Nyanza County, Kenya: A Comprehensive Analysis.
Authors: Oliver Ariko Dr. Collins
Published: September 2024

Information systems are created to enable organizations utilize technologies to gather and use information for effective management. The Ministry of Education (MOE) is committed to the implementation of Education Management Information System (EMIS) to provide data to improve planning, policy formulation and decision-making. MOE provides IT infra structure, trains personnel to manage data collection and it provides funds annually to the District Education Officers (DEO) to facilitate EMIS activities since 2004. Despite these efforts, EMIS technical team survey reveals that data capture completion rate has been low at the districts education offices thereby delaying the nationwide data processing; while the counties of Nyanza had the lowest data entry completion rate. This study aims to investigate the impact of technological factors on EMIS outcomes. The study employed both correlation and descriptive survey designs. The population consisted of 36 District EMIS coordinators, 72 Data Capture Personnel, 36 DEOs and the Regional EMIS Coordinator. Stratified sampling technique was used to select 29 District EMIS coordinators, 68 Data Capture Personnel, 29 DEOs and 1 Provincial EMIS Coordinator. The data were collected using questionnaires and Interview schedules. The regression results showed that technological factors contributed 12.7% towards EMIS outcomes. Staff competency (beta = 0.448) and IT infrastructure (beta = 0.258) were the best technological predictors of EMIS outcomes. The study recommended the MOE to empower the EMIS coordinators with more IT technical expertise to carry out maintenance of the IT infrastructure and to promote the cooperation among semi-autonomous governmental and nongovernmental organizations to participation in the process of developing an integrated platform and share new technologies for collection of educational data.
La educación en la región de Tacna en tiempos de pandemia por el COVID-19
Authors: Cohaila Quispe Carmen Rosa , Tuyo Quispe Ema , Condori Garcia Elia Liny
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo determinar cómo el acceso a las herramientas digitales influye en el desarrollo de una educación equitativa en los estudiantes con la estrategia “Aprendo en casa”, implementada por el Ministerio de Educación del Perú en tiempos de pandemia del COVID-19, en los estudiantes de educación primaria y secundaria de la Región de Tacna. El problema que se presenta en este estudio se basó en cómo los estudiantes de la Región de Tacna acceden a las herramientas digitales en el contexto actual, es así que se plantearon dos preguntas de investigación, las cuales fueron analizadas a partir de la observación directa y para dicho análisis se consideró 10 aspectos y se observó con el análisis de los dibujos que aún existe diferencias de cómo acceden a los contenidos educativos en instituciones públicas y privadas, obteniéndose como resultados que no existe equidad en el acceso a las herramientas digitales. Es importante que los estudiantes tengan las herramientas tecnológicas necesarias y de esta manera hacer más corta la brecha que existe entre las herramientas digitales y la conectividad, porque solo así podremos lograr el objetivo de una educación con equidad y para todos.
A INEFICÁCIA DA APLICAÇÃO DA PRISÃO PREVENTIVA COMO MEDIDA DE COACÇÃO PESSOAL NO PROCESSO PENAL ANGOLANO (DE 2016 a 2021)
Authors: Massissa Domingos Antonio
Published: September 2024

A tese que se pretende produzir terá o tema “A Ineficácia da Aplicação da Prisão Preventiva Como Medida de Coacção Pessoal no Processo Penal Angolano (de 2016 A 2021)”. Desenvolver-se-á na área dos Direitos Humanos e do Direito Constitucional relacionados com o Direito Processual Penal. Nos direitos humanos para que se avance na ideia de desenvolvimento humano é necessário entender a construção do Estado e as formas que tem assumido no decurso da história. O processo penal angolano não permite que o órgão que acusa, seja o mesmo que depois conheça da causa e julga o réu. A Lei nº 25/15, de 18 de setembro, Lei das Medidas Cautelares, trouxe conflito de competências na aplicação da prisão preventiva. O problema é: Em que medida é possível tornar eficaz a prisão preventiva como medida de coação pessoal em processo penal angolano, à luz da legislação vigente?” Objectivo geral “Compreender se tem demonstrado eficácia a aplicação da prisão preventiva, como medida de coação pessoal nos processos penais angolanos, de 2016 a 2021”. Hipóteses: A aplicação da prisão preventiva em Angola não tem observado estritamente as disposições legais. O excesso de tempo e os termos em que tem sido aplicada a prisão preventiva em Angola violam os princípios da legalidade, os princípios do ordenamento jurídico Angolano.
Impact of training and development on job performance in higher education: The case of Security Guards in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
Authors: Opoku Felix Kwame , Narcotey Isaac , Kwao Isaac Tetteh , Antwi Benedict Ofori
Published: September 2024

The general purpose of this study is to examine the effect of employee training and development on job performance of security guards in the University of Cape Coast. The paper aims at drawing the attention of the public to security challenges on campuses of public universities in Ghana, and the need to provide appropriate training programmes for security guards in the universities. The study adopted a purely quantitative approach, and was underpinned by the reinforcement theory. The descriptive and explanatory survey designs were used for the study. Data were obtained from two hundred and fifty-eight (258) security guards in the University of Cape Coast. The available data were analysed using the Structural Equation Modelling. The study revealed that development programmes for security guards in the university of Cape Coast significantly contributes to their job performance. The study however, revealed that training programmes for security guards in the university have negative relationship with their job performance. The authors advised management of the Security Section in the University of Cape Coast to continue or even improve on the existing employee development interventions so far implemented, and to take strategic steps for revamping their training methods and procedures. This paper fulfils an identified need to pay attention to the security challenges on campuses of public universities in Ghana.
Do reward systems influence performance in Ghana? Perspectives from staff of local government service
Authors: Adjei Wisdom Sefiamor , Segbenya Moses
Published: September 2024

The study examined the effect of reward systems on employing performance among local government workers in Ghana. A quantitative approach with a descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. A sample of 172 respondents was drawn from a study population of 320 employees from Ho, Kpando and North Dayi districts in Ghana. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire, and responses were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that extrinsic factors—bonuses and housing loan schemes—significantly influenced performance among local government workers in Ghana. The reward systems were confronted with challenges such as lack of commitment from management, lack of funds to reward workers adequately, and lack of performance-based rewards systems. It was recommended that Municipal and District Chief Executives should use the housing loan scheme and bonuses to enhance performance among local government workers and institute a comprehensive performance-based rewards system for the local government workers in Ghana.
Carcinoma renal con carcinoma superior urotelial de aparición sincrónica y contralateral. Presentación de caso clínico
Authors: Muñoz-Lumbreras Eddy Gabriel , Valdez Colín Jorge Antonio , Guzmán Aguilar Oscar Daniel , Arias Patiño José Juan Guadalupe , Peña Morales Iván Aldair
Published: September 2024

Clinical case presentation: A 71-year-old male patient presented with anemic syndrome and macroscopic hematuria. Utrotomography showed left renal cancer and urothelial tumor of the right upper urinary tract of synchronous appearance; Nephroureterectomy with bladder cuff on the right side and partial left nephrectomy were performed, both laparoscopically at the same surgical time.
Relevance: Renal carcinoma represents 2-3 % of primary urological cancers, while upper tract urothelial carcinoma is a rare uroepithelial tumor whose incidence reaches 5-10 % of all urothelial carcinomas. While it is rare for urologic tumors to occur together, it is even rarer to find renal carcinoma combined with upper tract urothelial carcinoma; It is estimated that it occurs in 1.1 % of cases.
Clinical implications: For the treatment of renal cancer combined with upper tract urothelial cancer, radical nephroureterectomy with contralateral partial nephrectomy remains the best treatment option showing good oncological results.
Conclusions: The incidence of synchronous tumors increases simultaneously with the increase in the incidence of genitourinary tumors. Treatment represents a challenge for the urologist and must be individualized according to the patient's characteristics.
Tratamiento del cáncer de próstata no metastásico resistente a la castración: una revisión sistemática y un metaanálisis
Authors: Iregui Parra Juan D. , García-Perdomo Herney Andrés
Published: September 2024

Antecedentes: Los pacientes con cáncer de próstata no metastásico tratados con terapia de privación de andrógenos desarrollan resistencia a la castración después de un promedio de 19 meses. El cáncer de próstata no metastásico resistente a la castración (M0CRPC) se refiere a la progresión bioquímica a pesar de la castración médica o quirúrgica.
Propósito: Determinar la efectividad de las intervenciones disponibles para el tratamiento del cáncer de próstata no metastásico resistente a la castración (M0CRPC).
Métodos: Realizamos una estrategia de búsqueda en MEDLINE vía Ovid, EMBASE, CENTRAL y LILACS. Se incluyeron ensayos clínicos de fase II y fase III cuyo objetivo principal fue la evaluación de la efectividad de la intervención en un paciente con M0CRPC (resultado primario de supervivencia libre de metástasis). Se excluyeron los estudios que incluyeron pacientes con tratamiento multimodal. Realizamos el análisis estadístico en R y Review Manager 5.3 (RevMan 5.3).
Resultados: Se encontraron un total de 1376 estudios. Después de la selección, se escogieron tres estudios para el análisis cualitativo. En el análisis de los tres estudios incluidos se incluyó un total de 4117 pacientes mayores de 18 años con cáncer de próstata no metastásico resistente a la castración. Las intervenciones evaluadas fueron apalutamida, enzalutamida y darolutamida. Todos los ensayos demostraron un aumento significativo en la SMF con la intervención evaluada en pacientes con nmCRPC. La comparación indirecta demostró que las tres opciones son mejores que el placebo, pero la apalutamida y la enzalutamida son mejores que la darolutamida.
Conclusión: Encontramos que en pacientes no metastásicos CRPC apalutamida y enzalutamida proporcionan un menor riesgo de metástasis en comparación con darolutamida. Además, no hubo diferencias entre apalutamida y enzalutamida.
Influence of Personal Psychological Characteristics on the Development of Dancing Ability
Authors: Галынская Ю.С. , Ведерникова А.М.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена проблеме развития танцевальных способностей. Представлены результаты исследования взаимосвязи психологических характеристик личности и уровня развития танцевальных способностей обучающихся школы балета А. Жаровой. На основе проведённого исследования выявлено, что межполушарная асимметрия психических процессов, тип темперамента, психогеометрический тип оказывают влияние на успешное развитие танцевальных способностей.

The paper studies the relationship between the psychological characteristics of a personality and the level of dancing ability development of students in A. Zharova ballet school. On the basis of a special study, it is found that the interhemispheric asymmetry of mental processes, the type of temperament, the psychogeometric type have an impact on the development of dancing abilities.
The Production Potential of an Enterprise: Patterns, Characteristics and Factors of Development
Authors: Измайлов М.К.
Published: September 2024

В статье предложены результаты исследования основных закономерностей формирования производственного потенциала, а также его характеристик и факторов формирования. Обобщены и проанализированы структурные, качественные, социально-экономические характеристики производственного потенциала предприятия. Составлена обобщенная схема факторов, влияющих на процесс формирования производственного потенциала предприятия.

The article provides the author's vision of the main patterns in the development of the enterprise's production potential; analyzes and describes in detail the structural, qualitative, socio-economic characteristics of the production potential; examines the external and internal factors influencing the process of production potential development.
QUALITY OF THE BUDGET POLICY OF THE MUNICIPALITY
Authors: Колоскова Н.В.
Published: September 2024

В статье исследуются условия разработки и факторы влияния реализации бюджетной политики на муниципальном уровне бюджетной системы РФ. Определяются границы принятия решений по формированию и исполнению местного бюджета в рамках установленного порядка бюджетного процесса. При помощи анализа данных бюджетной статистики выясняется, какова степень самостоятельности принимаемых решений и какова их конечная эффективность. Цель исследования – разработка направлений повышения эффективности формирования и исполнения бюджета муниципального образования. В современных условиях сложной экономической ситуации, вызванной западными санкциями и снижением экспортных доходов федерального бюджета, значительно обостряются проблемы сбалансированности, в том числе местных бюджетов ввиду их большой зависимости от централизованных ресурсов. Всё это требует новых подходов к разработке условий реализации бюджетной политики регионов и муниципальных образований. В статье дан критический обзор методики и показателей оценки эффективности управления муниципальными финансами, предложены меры, способствующие повышению качества бюджетной политики муниципальных образований в России.

The article examines the conditions for the development and factors influencing the implementation of budgetary policy at the municipal level of the budgetary system of the Russian Federation. The paper discusses the boundaries of decision-making on the formation and execution of the local budget within the established order of the budget process. With the help of the analysis of budget statistics data, the author determines the degree of independence of the decisions made and their final efficiency. The purpose of the study is to develop ways to improve the efficiency of the formation and execution of the budget of the municipality. In modern conditions of a difficult economic situation caused by Western sanctions and a decrease in export revenues of the federal budget, the problems of balance, including local budgets, are significantly exacerbated due to their heavy dependence on centralized resources. All this requires new approaches to the development of conditions for the implementation of the budgetary policy of regions and municipalities. The article provides a critical review of the methodology and indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of municipal finance management, and suggests measures to improve the quality of the budget policy of municipalities in Russia.
Environmental impact comparison of conventional drilling techniques versus advanced characterization methods
Authors: Bolarinwa Solanke  , Femi Bamidele Onita  , Obinna Joshua Ochulor  , Henry Oziegbe Iriogbe
Published: September 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive environmental impact comparison between conventional drilling techniques and advanced characterization methods in the extraction of subsurface resources. Conventional drilling, while widely used, often results in significant environmental disturbances, including habitat destruction, groundwater contamination, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Advanced characterization methods, such as seismic imaging, magnetic resonance, and electromagnetic surveys, offer the potential to minimize these impacts by providing precise subsurface information that enhances drilling accuracy and efficiency. This paper provides an in-depth environmental impact comparison between conventional drilling techniques and advanced characterization methods used in subsurface resource extraction. Conventional drilling, characterized by its extensive physical footprint and high resource consumption, is associated with various environmental challenges, such as habitat disruption, groundwater contamination, air pollution, and substantial greenhouse gas emissions. In contrast, advanced characterization methods, including seismic imaging, magnetic resonance, and electromagnetic surveys, offer a less invasive approach, enabling more accurate targeting of drilling sites and thereby reducing the need for extensive exploratory drilling Through a systematic analysis, this paper examines the lifecycle environmental impacts of both conventional and advanced methods, focusing on key metrics such as carbon footprint, water usage, land disturbance, and ecological impact. The results demonstrate that advanced characterization methods significantly mitigate environmental impacts by enhancing drilling precision and reducing unnecessary drilling activities. For instance, improved subsurface imaging and data interpretation lead to fewer dry wells and reduced exploratory drilling, thereby lowering overall environmental degradation. Furthermore, the integration of advanced characterization technologies into drilling operations is shown to support better decision-making processes, optimize resource extraction, and promote sustainable development. These methods contribute to minimizing waste, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing the safety of drilling operations. The findings of this study advocate for the widespread adoption of advanced characterization methods in the oil and gas industry as a strategy to achieve more sustainable and environmentally responsible resource extraction practices.
Keywords: Environmental Impact, Sustainability, Resource, Extraction, Subsurface, Drilling.
Enhancing engineering design with 3D PDMS modeling in the oil and gas industry
Authors: Tahir M. , Akpe Tombari Akpe  , Shuaibu Isa Nuan  , Bolarinwa Solanke  , Henry Oziegbe Iriogbe
Published: September 2024

The integration of 3D Plant Design Management System (PDMS) modeling has revolutionized engineering design in the oil and gas industry, providing a sophisticated platform for managing complex project requirements. This paper explores the role of 3D PDMS modeling in enhancing engineering design processes, focusing on its capabilities in improving accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. 3D PDMS modeling allows for precise visualization of plant layouts, equipment, and piping systems, enabling engineers to identify and rectify design flaws before construction begins, thereby reducing project risks and costs. Additionally, the system supports real-time data integration and seamless collaboration between stakeholders, leading to improved decision-making and project execution. The study highlights case studies where 3D PDMS modeling has been successfully implemented in large-scale oil and gas projects, demonstrating its impact on project outcomes. Key challenges in adopting 3D PDMS modeling, such as the need for specialized training and significant initial investment, are also discussed, along with potential solutions to overcome these barriers. The paper concludes that the adoption of 3D PDMS modeling is essential for the oil and gas industry to maintain competitive advantage, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable project delivery in increasingly complex environments.
Keywords: 3D PDMS Modeling, Engineering Design, Oil And Gas Industry, Project Management, Visualization, Collaboration, Risk Reduction, Cost Efficiency.
Evaluating the impact of early intervention programs on substance abuse prevention in adolescents: a comprehensive review
Authors: Kenneth Udemezue katas  , Ejike Innocent Nwankwo  , Geneva Tamunobarafiri Igwama  , Janet Aderonke Olaboye  , Evangel Chinyere Anyanwu
Published: September 2024

This comprehensive review evaluates the impact of early intervention programs on substance abuse prevention in adolescents, a critical demographic at high risk for developing substance use disorders. The review synthesizes findings from a wide range of studies, focusing on the effectiveness of various early intervention strategies, including school-based programs, family-centered approaches, and community initiatives. Emphasis is placed on understanding how these programs influence key risk and protective factors, such as peer influence, family dynamics, and mental health. The review highlights that early intervention is pivotal in delaying or preventing the onset of substance use among adolescents, thereby reducing the likelihood of long-term substance dependence. The findings indicate that programs tailored to address the specific developmental needs of adolescents are most effective. Successful programs often incorporate elements such as skill-building, emotional regulation, and enhancing social support networks. Furthermore, the review underscores the importance of culturally sensitive approaches that resonate with the targeted adolescent population. Despite the overall positive outcomes, the review identifies significant challenges, including the need for sustained funding, the integration of interventions across multiple sectors (e.g., education, healthcare, and social services), and the importance of ongoing program evaluation to adapt to emerging trends in substance use. The review concludes by offering recommendations for policymakers and practitioners, emphasizing the need for early, continuous, and comprehensive approaches that are evidence-based and adaptable to the changing landscape of adolescent substance use. The critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration and the engagement of families and communities in prevention efforts are also highlighted as essential components for the long-term success of early intervention programs in reducing adolescent substance abuse.
Keywords: Adolescents, Prevention, Substance Abuse, Impact, Early Intervention Programs.
The Students’ Anxiety Level in Speaking English in front of the class at Eleventh Grade of SMK Negeri 1 Meranti Kabupaten Asahan
Authors: Yuni Maslaila  , Sipayung Kammer , Tampubolon Sahlan
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to investigate the levels of speaking anxiety among 11th-grade students at SMK Negeri 1 Meranti Kabupaten Asahan. Using a mixed-method approach, the study employs the modified Horwitz Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) to quantify anxiety levels and qualitative analysis to explore the specific types of anxiety and their triggers. This research used probability sampling to select 105 samples from a population of 142 students from 11th grade students of SMK Negeri 1 Meranti for the 2023 – 2024 academic year The findings revealed that (1)) the majority of students had very low anxiety levels (50.50%), moderately low anxiety (19.00%), moderate anxiety (17.10%), moderately high anxiety (9.50%), and high anxiety (3.90%) levels. The study concluded that speaking anxiety is a complex issue shaped by a combination of these internal and external variables.
Anuran Diversity in Karst Areas, Gerantung as an Environmental Bioindicator
Authors: Lestariani Nurlita , Geofani Ahmad , Isnaeni Lisalatul
Published: September 2024

The study aims to analyze the critical thinking skills of students using the case-based method in teaching-learning activities. The subject that was held was laboratory engineering and management.This study is motivated by the various problems in the laboratory that were conducted with the teaching-learning material in this course and also related to the student's critical thinking ability to solve the problems in the chemistry laboratory at Manado State University. The subjects were chemistry education study program 5th-semester that consisted of 6 students. The research design was descriptive qualitative. The procedures were: (1) The teacher gave the explanation in accordance learning outcomes of this course; (2) The teacher asked students to observe the chemistry laboratory (case study); (3) The students made paper and presented the paper in class followed by a discussion with question-answer; last (4) The teacher gave critical thinking skill test. Based on the test result, the critical thinking skills students classified as high and valued at about 84.5%. The values ​​for each indicator of critical thinking skills are as follows: (1) interpretation of 96.67%; (2) analysis of 66.67%; (3) eval_uation of 93.33%; and (4) inference of 81.33%.Various methods must be taken to improve students' critical thinking skills such as providing varied cases for students and asking students to solve these cases
A RELAÇÃO ENTRE O CLAREAMENTO INTERNO DE DENTES NÃO VITAIS E A REABSORÇÃO CERVICAL EXTERNA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Lima Anabel Yasmin Oliveira , Pinto Livia dos Santos , Linhares Helton Diego Dantas , Verde Giselle Maria Ferreira Lima , Melo Marcílio Oliveira
Published: September 2024

O clareamento dental em dentes desvitalizados é um procedimento bastante utilizado. A descoloração de dentes não vitais ocorre devido a fatores extrínsecos ou intrínsecos com base na localização e na etiologia. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a relação entre o clareamento interno de dentes não vitais e a reabsorção cervical externa. Esta pesquisa foi realizada por meio de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, através das bases de dados LILACS (Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde), Revista Conexão ComCiência e Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-maxilo Facial. Após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 09 artigos foram contemplados. São várias as causas para o escurecimento dentário, e o clareamento dental interno é uma terapia muito requisitada nesse quesito, a preconização de protocolos mais seguros torna-se essencial para evitar uma resposta inflamatória do periodonto e a possibilidade da reabsorção radicular externa.
Characterization of atmospheric water-soluble brown carbon in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region, Canada
Authors: Blanchard Dane , Gordon Mark , Dang Duc Huy , Makar Paul Andrew , Aherne Julian
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Extensive industrial operations in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region (AOSR), Alberta, Canada, are a suspected source of water-soluble brown carbon (WS-BrC), a class of light-absorbing organic aerosols capable of altering atmospheric reaction chemistry and planetary albedo. However, the current understanding of WS-BrC throughout the AOSR is limited, and the primary regional sources of these aerosols are unknown. During the summer of 2021, active filter-pack samplers were deployed at five sites throughout the AOSR to collect total suspended particulate for the purpose of evaluating WS-BrC. Ultraviolet – visible spectroscopy and fluorescence excitation-emission matrix (EEM) spectroscopy, complimented by Parallel Factor Analysis (PARAFAC) modelling, were employed for sample characterization. Combined EEM-PARAFAC analysis identified three fluorescent components (fluorophores), including one humic-like (C1) and two protein-like (C2, C3) substances. Sites near oil sands facilities and sample exposures receiving atmospheric transport from local industry (indicated via back-trajectory analysis) displayed increased C1 and C3 fluorescence; moreover, both fluorophores were positively correlated with particulate elements (i.e., vanadium, sulphur) and gaseous pollutants (i.e., nitrogen dioxide, total reduced sulphur) indicative of oil sands emissions. Fluorophore C2 presented high emission intensity at near-field sites and during severe wildfire smoke events, while positive correlations with industry indicator variables suggested C2 was likely reflective of both wildfire-generated and anthropogenic WS-BrC. These results demonstrated that combined EEM-PARAFAC analysis is an accessible and cost-effective tool that can be applied to monitor industrial WS-BrC in the ASOR.
30 months dataset of glider physico-chemical data off Mayotte Island near the Fani Maoré volcano
Authors: Heumann Alexandre , Margirier Félix , Rinnert Emmanuel , Lherminier Pascale , Scalabrin Carla , Geli Louis , Pasqueron de Fommervault Orens , Beguery Laurent
Published: September 2024

Abstract. In May 2018, an unprecedented long and intense seismic-volcanic crisis broke out off the island of Mayotte (Indian Ocean) and was associated with the birth of an underwater volcano (Fani Maoré). Since then, an integrated observation network has been created (REVOSIMA), with the given objective of monitoring and better understanding underwater volcanic phenomena. Recently, an unmanned submarine glider (SeaExplorer glider) has been deployed to supplement the data obtained during a series of oceanographic surveys (MAYOBS) carried out on an annual basis. Operated by ALSEAMAR, the glider performed a continuous monitoring of 30 months of the water column from the sea surface to 1250 meters water depth with the objective to acquire hydrological properties, water currents and dissolved gas concentrations. This monitoring already showed that it is feasible and valuable to measure autonomously, continuously and at a high spatio-temporal scale, physical (temperature, salinity, ocean current) and biogeochemical parameters (O2, CH4, CO2, bubbles/droplets, vertical speeds anomalies related to droplets) over several months from a glider. In particular, innovating sensing capabilities (e.g., MINICO2, ADCP) have shown a great potential in the context of the Mayotte seismic volcano crisis, despite technical challenges (complex algorithms, sensor capabilities, etc.).
The (non)effect of personalization in climate texts on the credibility of climate scientists: a case study on sustainable travel
Authors: Leerink Anna , Bos Mark , Reijnders Daan , van Sebille Erik
Published: September 2024

Abstract. How we communicate about climate change affects how others think, feel, and act. Therefore, the way that climate scientists formulate messages is important. In this study, we assess the effect of personalization (operationalized as writing in a conversational style), as previously done by Ginns and Fraser (2010), and the perceived credibility of climate scientists. We exposed 100 participants aged between 18 and 35 to three versions of a text on the climate impact of train versus plane travel with varying degrees of personalization and assessed the outcome with respect to (1) their attitude (specifically interest and opinion) towards sustainable travel and (2) the perceived credibility of the climate scientist who wrote the text. Results show that there is a small effect on the degree of happiness after reading the different texts, but there are few other effects. Our main conclusion is that, although personalization may be well received by readers, it may not be the best mode to influence the attitudes of readers towards sustainable travel or to impact how readers come to perceive climate scientists' credibility.
Modular deep learning approach for wind farm power forecasting and wake loss prediction
Authors: Ally Stijn , Verstraeten Timothy , Daems Pieter-Jan , Nowé Ann , Helsen Jan
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Power production of offshore wind farms depends on many parameters and is significantly affected by wake losses. Due to the variability of wind power and its rapidly increasing share in the total energy mix, accurate forecasting of the power production of a wind farm becomes increasingly important. This paper presents a novel data-driven methodology to construct a fast and accurate wind farm power model. The deep learning model is not limited to steady-state situations, but captures also the influence of temporal wind dynamics and the farm power controller on the power production of the wind farm. With a multi-component pipeline, multiple weather forecasts of meteorological forecast providers are incorporated to generate farm power forecasts over multiple time horizons. Furthermore, in conjunction with a data-driven turbine power model, the wind farm model can be used also to predict the wake losses. The proposed methodology includes a quantification of the prediction uncertainty, which is important for trading and power control applications. A key advantage of the data-driven approach is the high prediction speed compared to physics-based methods, such that it can be employed for applications where faster than real-time power forecasting is required. It is shown that accuracy of the proposed power prediction model is better than for some baseline machine learning models. The methodology is demonstrated for two large real-world offshore wind farms located within the Belgian-Dutch wind farm cluster in the North Sea.
Letramento funcional em saúde de mães de recém-nascidos prematuros internados em uma unidade neonatal
Authors: Souza Gracielly Karine Tavares , Lima Ana Paula Esmeraldo , Oliveira Aline Silva de , Paula Weslla Karla Albuquerque de , Bezerra Joana Lidyanne
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: avaliar o letramento funcional em saúde (LFS) de mães de recém-nascidos prematuros em uma Unidade Neonatal. Método: estudo transversal, quantitativo, realizado em uma Unidade Neonatal de Pernambuco entre junho e outubro de 2021. Seleção da amostra ocorreu por conveniência, incluindo-se 57 mães de recém-nascidos prematuros, alfabetizadas, com habilidade de leitura e escrita autodeclarada. Para análise dos dados, utilizou-se cálculo de distribuição de frequência e de medidas de tendência central. A análise bivariada foi realizada pelo teste qui-quadrado de Pearson ou teste exato de Fisher. Resultados: a maioria das participantes apresentou letramento adequado, que esteve associado à maior escolaridade (p-valor=0,022), renda familiar (≥1 salário mínimo; p-valor=0,047) e local de internamento do recém-nascido (Unidade de Cuidados Intermediários Neonatal Canguru; p-valor= 0,035). Conclusão: o LFS de mães de prematuros mostrou-se superior ao de outros estudos brasileiros, contudo a associação entre baixa escolaridade, renda e letramento inadequado corrobora a literatura.
Factors Related to the Incidence of Diabetes Mellitus at the Trauma Health Center in Samarinda City
Authors: Bernadetha Bernadetha , Palin T Yona , Satriani Satriani
Published: September 2024

A functional disorder known as diabetes mellitus results in a lack of insulin hormone, either because the pancreas is unable to produce it or because body cells are unable to properly utilize the insulin the pancreas has produced. Because of this disorder, blood sugar levels will rise uncontrollably. Continuously high glucose levels will poison the body, including its organs. The 2018 Riskesdas statistics show that 2% of Indonesians over the age of 15 have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Compared to the 1.5% prevalence of DM in the 2015 Riskesdas data, this figure indicates a rise. Nonetheless, blood sugar levels rose from 6.9% to 8.5% in 2018 based on data from tests conducted in 2013. According to this statistic, about 25% of DM patients are aware that they have the disease. Finding the diabetes mellitus risk variables at the Trauma Center Health Center in Samarinda City is the aim of this study. The study uses a cross-sectional analytical survey that is directed at all 189 patients at the Trauma Center Health Center in Samarinda City who have diabetes mellitus. The study uses unintentional sampling and a questionnaire to gather data. To examine the data for persons with diabetes, we employ the chi square test at a 5% confidence level.
Rosa rosae, de Víctor Botas: una novela histórica sui generis
Authors: San José Vázquez Eduardo
Published: September 2024

El artículo estudia la codificación en varios niveles de la novela de Víctor Botas Rosa rosae (1992, 2015), una ficción que recupera la antigüedad latina sin ser propiamente una novela histórica, según la definición tradicional del género. Se analizan las tres claves que recorren la narración: la autobiografía, la literaria y la política. Su estudio desvela, no obstante, que esta codificación no establece un sistema fijo de correspondencias como el de la novela en clave.
Promesas para cuando acabe la guerra: triunfalismo y hegemonía en el cine bélico estadounidense, 1942-1947
Authors: Ortiz Romero Sergio
Published: September 2024

Este artículo presenta el estudio del contenido de una selección de filmes producidos en el marco de la Segunda Guerra Mundial como parte de un convenio entre el gobierno de Estados Unidos y la industria de Hollywood. El método de análisis, basado tanto en una breve revisión histórica como en la teoría de Mediación Social de Manuel Martín Serrano, plantea la detección de narrativas vinculadas con un reavivado discurso triunfalista estadounidense, así como con el proyecto hegemónico para liderar al mundo occidental una vez terminado el conflicto. Por tanto, los resultados de este ejercicio analítico muestran ciertos elementos políticos y culturales pertenecientes a un código de valores que se propone reafirmar el discurso ya mencionado. Por último, se somete a discusión con el lector el tema de la propaganda y el alcance social de las representaciones políticas en los medios de comunicación masiva, en este caso, a través de la industria cinematográfica.
Defanging Diversity
Authors: Daniel Kees
Published: September 2024

They don’t want to realize that there is not one step, morally or actually, between Birmingham and Los Angeles.
- James Baldwin, I Am Not Your Negro (2017)
This article explores the jurisprudential underpinnings of the so-called “diversity rationale” that until recently had been considered a powerful vehicle for fostering racial diversity on elite college campuses. As the national debate around diversity, equity, and inclusion measures—both their legitimacy and practice—will only intensify in the current sociopolitical climate, this writing attempts to provide a chronology of how the nation’s High Court has shaped the contours of that discourse, arguing that the Court’s juridical trepidation in this area of the law led to an unworkable framework that was doomed from inception. This article further examines the rapidly changing norms of race and identity—including the inherent tensions and complexities that such concepts engender before concluding with a recommendation for how to achieve the supposed aims of the affirmative action regime in American society.
A Regional Energy Market to Achieve California’s Renewable Energy Goals
Authors: Findling Hannah
Published: September 2024

The intermittency of renewable energy poses challenges for California’s energy stability and reliability as the state pushes towards its goal of reaching 100% renewable electricity by 2045. Electricity generation from solar and wind power is increasing rapidly, but energy storage technology has not yet reached the levels of capacity to enable California to maintain energy stability on its own. California should merge into a regional energy market because this would solve the issues posed by renewable energy’s intermittency, and it would simultaneously enable renewable energy to stimulate the market for the entire region. A regional energy market could accelerate transitions to renewable energy beyond California’s borders and further California’s ultimate goal of mitigating climate change. The western region is already trending towards integration as more states join California’s Energy Imbalance Market every year, and the new federal administration could usher in a new era of climate action. California should capitalize on the current regional and political momentum to pass a bill in the state legislature to merge into a regional energy market.
A Selective and Annotated Bibliography of English and French Language Sources on Cape Verdean Literature
Authors: Badger Lindsey Campbell
Published: September 2024

There is a remarkably small amount of translated works from Lusophone Africa. Among the Lusophone texts that are available in translation, those from Cape Verde are few and far between. This lack can be attributed to multiple factors. First, creative publications from Cape Verde do not have wide circulation. Many Cape Verdean works are published in the islands and do not have a large international market, even among other Portuguese-speaking countries. Even within the islands, there is limited access to published creative works, as there is typically a small number of first edition prints, and it is rare for a book to make it to a second edition. This small-scale production affects external and internal access, which is directly correlative to the small amount of critical work that is produced about the creative literature in Cape Verde. Beyond and often because of these limitations, Cape Verdean works are rarely translated from the Crioulo or Portuguese languages, further limiting accessibility.
This bibliography intends to create general access to Cape Verdean Literature for an audience that does not have command of the Portuguese or Crioulo languages, but has an interest in the little known literature from this West African country. Scholars of West Africa, who are largely trained in French and English, can use this bibliography to expand their understanding of West African literature without needing to acquire the Portuguese language. For an in-depth study of Cape Verde, a grasp of the Portuguese (and Crioulo) languages would be necessary; the majority of creative literature is in Crioulo or Portuguese and the sources listed in the two most widely recognized bibliographies on Cape Verde1 are largely in Portuguese. Though the introductions and annotations in both of these bibliographies are in English, few of their cited resources are available in French or English. While these references are invaluable to a scholar of Lusophone literature, they are inaccessible to non-Portuguese-speaking scholars. While applicable sections of these references are noted both in the body of this bibliography and in the section entitled "Resources for Further Research," these sources have a limited audience. The aim of this bibliography is to create levels of access that these other bibliographies do not avail.
Foreign Periodicals on Africa
Authors: Howell John Bruce
Published: September 2024

A list of relevant periodicals covering Africa, published outside the United States
Lung adenocarcinoma size as a predictor of distant metastasis: A CT scan-based measurement
Authors: Soewondo Widiastuti , Adzhani Fityay , Hanafi Muchtar , Firdaus Zaka J.
Published: September 2024

Previous studies have associated tumor size with metastasis and prognosis in lung carcinoma; however, a precise cut-off for predicting distant metastasis in lung adenocarcinoma remains unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the cut-off point for predicting distant metastasis in lung adenocarcinoma. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta, Indonesia from January 2022 to September 2023. Total sampling was employed, involving patients over 18 years old with a confirmed diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma based on lung computed tomography (CT) scan findings, who had not yet received chemotherapy and had confirmed metastasis outside the lung. The study's dependent variable was the incidence of distant metastasis, while the independent variable was lung adenocarcinoma size. Two experienced thoracic radiologists measured lung adenocarcinoma size by assessing the longest axis using chest multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) in the lung window setting. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis determined the optimal tumor size cut-off for predicting distant metastasis. From a total of 956 thoracic cancer patients, 108 were diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 89 patients were eligible. In the present study, tumor size predicted 68.1% of distant metastasis cases, with a cut-off point of 7.25 cm, yielding a sensitivity of 61.9% and a specificity of 61.5%. Tumors >7.25 cm had a 2.60-fold higher risk of distant metastasis compared to smaller tumors, with larger tumors more likely to spread to various sites. In conclusion, lung adenocarcinomas larger than 7.25 cm have a 2.60-fold increased risk of distant metastasis, making tumor size a crucial predictive factor. The study provides valuable insights for radiologists and can improve diagnosis accuracy and treatment planning by emphasizing tumor size as a key factor in managing lung adenocarcinoma.