bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Przegląd form organizacyjnych współdziałania firm w realizacji projektów
Authors: Bartusik Katarzyna , Sołtysik Mariusz
Published: September 2024

A characteristic feature of the knowledge economy in the twenty-first century is the growing importance of enterprise collaboration efforts meant to maintain and strengthen their competitive position. Enterprises can thus more easily achieve set goals and develop their market, financial, and manufacturing potential. Cooperation affects integration between suppliers, leading to the exchange of knowledge and improved management systems and processes. Cooperation plays a significant role in the functioning of the organisation and may significantly boost effectiveness. Rational cooperation both between and within companies can contribute to the actual use of their potential, which is reflected in their further development. An example worthy of attention is cooperation in joint projects, as it is these very projects that generate company progress and development. The purpose of this article is to examine the forms of cooperation in the framework of projects and identify the effects of cooperation and their limitations, as well as to identify the risks that may arise as a result of cooperation.
Stan i kierunki rozwoju infrastruktury transportowej w Polsce
Authors: Musiał-Malagó Monika
Published: September 2024

An essential factor in speeding up an economy's development and raising its competitiveness is improving the condition of its transport infrastructure, which should be modernised and expanded to strengthen the social and economic cohesion of the country. The current development level and technical condition of Poland's transport infrastructure is a main barrier to economic growth and modernisation of the country and is hampering the country's integration with the EU in the area of transport policy. The article presents the condition and development prospects for Poland's transport infrastructure in the years 2000-2010 with a particular focus on road, rail and air transport. The article also shows the financial opportunities in developing the country's transport infrastructure that have been created by EU regional policy. The deeper analysis covers the distribution and size of allocations predicted for the transport infrastructure in regional operating programmes for the years 2007-2013.
Ocena ważności zagrożeń i działań w zakresie bezpieczeństwa stosowania opakowań do żywności w opinii przedstawicieli organów nadzoru sanitarnego w Polsce
Authors: Kawecka Agnieszka
Published: September 2024

Ensuring the safety of materials that come into contact with food is based on the principle that a person who places the product on the market is responsible for its safety and ensures that the products are safe. An operating system of supervision is meant to monitor the market and should react only in the event of a threat. Safety oversight is exercised in Poland by the Packaging Trade Inspection, Quality Inspection of Agricultural and Food, and Veterinary Inspection; however, Sanitary Inspection possesses the most comprehensive competence in the safety oversight of food packaging. The aim of the research was to evaluate the safety assessment of packaging materials and packaging done by representatives of Sanitary Inspection. The scope of the research was to evaluate the impact of various factors on the safety of packaged foods, the importance of the safety hazards of packaging materials and packaging, and assess the validity of the various activities affecting the safety associated with the use of the systems and standards of safety or quality management, conducting surveillance activities and enforcing document requirements from suppliers. The research also covered the knowledge possessed by Sanitary Inspection workers on the legal requirements for food packaging.
OS COLETIVOS ARTÍSTICOS E A CIDADE: A POLITIZAÇÃO DA ARTE COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE AGÊNCIA SOCIAL NO RIO DE JANEIRO
Authors: Da Silva Suzano Débora , Accorsi Miranda Ana Carolina
Published: September 2024

A proposta apresentada realiza uma análise comparativa dos resultados de duas pesquisas empíricas que investigam as atividades de coletivos artísticos e culturais na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Considerando os eventos políticos e sociais, bem como as mudanças ocorridas no cenário artístico da cidade nas últimas décadas, a pesquisa destaca como as instituições de arte se tornaram parte integrante dessas transformações. Isso resulta em dinâmicas únicas que favorecem o surgimento e a expansão de ações coletivas em diferentes áreas da cidade. Embora as investigações indiquem que essa combinação de fatores teve um impacto abrangente em toda a cidade, as motivações para a formação de grupos artísticos coletivos variam significativamente entre as áreas centrais e periféricas. Além disso, a institucionalização ou não desses coletivos apresenta justificativas e contextos sociais distintos, refletindo as particularidades de cada local. Contudo, a politização da arte e a reivindicação do espaço urbano emergem como pontos comuns entre esses coletivos, evidenciando a intersecção entre arte e ativismo social.
Integración de analítica descriptiva y un método multicriterio para la ubicación de un centro de distribución de productos masivos
Authors: Bucheli Víctor , Díaz Molano Lady Linibec , Solarte Pabon Oswaldo
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Este trabajo presenta un modelo para determinar la ubicación de un centro de distribución de productos masivos, el modelo propuesto integra data-driven decisions y expert-driven decisions para el apoyo al proceso de toma de decisiones.
Metodología: El modelo propuesto incluye la inteligencia de negocios (IN), que permite identificar patrones en los datos, estos patrones sirven como insumo para el método de toma de decisiones multicriterio conocido como proceso de jerarquía analítica (PJA). Se construye un dashboard en Tableau en el cual se describe: la demanda, la proximidad a los clientes, la calidad de las vías y los costos de transporte. Éstos son el insumo para definir los criterios y las zonas de ubicación para aplicar el PJA, de esta manera los expertos comparan y ponderan los criterios. Los resultados del PJA son incluidos en el dashboard y permiten la visualización de todo el proceso. Se presenta un estudio donde se aplica el modelo para identificar el lugar idóneo en el departamento del Cauca. Resultados: El modelo revela que la zona norte es la de mayor peso según el PJA, dicha zona muestra que es la de mayor demanda, mejor calidad de vías, frente a los expertos es la de mayor cercanía a puertos y centros de abastecimiento.Los resultados obtenidos muestran que el enfoque propuesto permite obtener la ubicación idónea para un centro de distribución de productos de consumo masivo.Conclusiones: Los resultados del modelo propuesto son prometedores, y sugieren que podría servir de guía para futuros trabajos similares.
Comparative Study Of Computer Vision Algorithms For Fall Detection
Authors: Eraso Guerrero José Camilo , Muñoz España Elena , Muñoz Añasco Mariela
Published: September 2024

Objective: To compare the performance of three human fall recognition algorithms, focusing on computer vision. The comparison will be carried out by evaluating their performance on various databases commonly used by the scientific community, as well as on a new database called CAUCAFall. Methodology: The study compares three algorithms, selected through a systematic review that considered articles working with computer vision, RGB cameras and public databases. The selected algorithms focus on feature extraction and convolutional neural networks using YOLO and OPENPOSE. Results: The study found that all three algorithms perform well on databases commonly used by the scientific community. However, inferior performance was observed when evaluating the algorithms on CAUCAFall, which contains loosely controlled environments closer to reality. Conclusions: The research highlights the importance of evaluating human fall recognition algorithms in more realistic scenarios. It raises the importance of future research that focuses on creating and evaluating algorithms on databases that contain scenarios closer to reality, which would be a significant advance in the area of human fall recognition.
Implementación de la política de Convivencia escolar en Colombia
Authors: Miranda Medina Carlos , Rodríguez Burgos Karla Eugenia , Morcote González Olga Sofia , Pacheco Amigo Mabel Beatriz
Published: September 2024

Introducción: En Colombia, luego de procesos judiciales derivados de casos de violencia directa y estructural que tuvieron como víctimas a estudiantes, se promulgó la Ley 1620 de 2013; a pesar de la existencia de la política pública, este flagelo persiste.
Objetivo: Este artículo presenta los resultados de un estudio que determina la percepción de estudiantes y docentes de educación media sobre la implementación de la política pública de convivencia escolar y mitigación de la violencia escolar en el municipio de Tunja, Colombia.
Metodología: Se utilizaron dos cuestionarios, los cuales se aplicaron, uno a 1074 estudiantes de noveno, décimo y undécimo grado de escuelas públicas y privadas, y el otro cuestionario se aplicó a 50 docentes adscritos a estos cursos.
Resultados: En cuanto a la percepción sobre la implementación de la política, se encontró que existe una diferencia significativa entre las respuestas de estudiantes y docentes en el factor de socialización del procedimiento (t = 3,207, p = 0,002 <0,005) en los aspectos de fortalecimiento e impacto percibido no hubo diferencias significativas.
Conclusión: Existen diferencias en la percepción que ambos grupos tienen respecto a la implementación de la Ley de Convivencia Escolar en sus Instituciones Educativas. Se evidenció que los docentes tienen una percepción más positiva que los estudiantes sobre la implementación de la política.
Growth, chlorophyll fluorescence, and gas exchange of three maize landraces in southeastern Mexico
Authors: Dos-Santos Luis Filipe C. , Garruña René , Ruíz-Sánchez Esaú , Andueza-Noh Rubén H. , Mijangos-Cortés Javier O.
Published: September 2024

Background: Maize landraces show remarkable diversity and environmental adaptability in Mexico. Nevertheless, few studies have explored physiological mechanisms used by different maize landraces to grow and yield in a particular agroecological region.
Question: How do three landrace maize populations from contrasting maize races in southeastern Mexico, differ in their responses in terms of growth, chlorophyll fluorescence, and gas exchange?
Studied species: Zea mays L.
Study site and date:  Yucatan, Mexico; 2017.
Methods: The field experiment followed a complete randomized block design, with six replicates. Three contrasting maize landraces were evaluated as treatments. Response variables were vegetative traits, dry matter allocation, yield components, and maize physiological responses. Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey multiple comparison test (P ≤ 0.05).
Results: Maize landraces showed differences in cycle length, plant morphology, and yield performance. The long cycle maize landrace Xnuc-naal, had tall plants that accumulated 17 and 21 % more dry matter than Xmejen-naal and Elotillo, respectively. The short-cycle maize landraces Elotillo and Xmejen-naal exhibit superior physiological responses leading to higher grain yields compared to the Xnuc-naal.
Conclusions: The landrace Xnuc-naal stood out for its ability in forage production, whereas Elotillo and Xmejen-naal exhibited notable physiological efficiency in grain production in southeastern Mexico.
Microplastics in invasive geckos (Hemidactylus mabouia and H. angulatus): first evidence in Cuba and the Caribbean, and transfer pathways of concern
Authors: Borroto-Paez Rafael , Sánchez León Orlando Enrique , Fabres Boris A.
Published: September 2024

We report the presence of microplastics in digestive tracts or feces of two invasive House Geckos(Hemidactylus mabouia and H. angulatus) in Cuba, review the subject of microplastic contamination, and discuss apossible transfer pathway for plastics and associated toxins.
Stress-induced hyperglycemia and mortality in patients with traumatic brain injury without preexisting diabetes: A meta-analysis
Authors: Cui Shizhen , Xu Daiqi , Xiong Han , Zhuang Yimin , He Zhaohui
Published: September 2024

Stress-induced hyperglycemia (SIH) is common in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and has been suggested to influence mortality rates. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the impact of SIH on mortality in TBI patients without preexisting diabetes mellitus (DM). A comprehensive search was performed in Medline, Web of Science, Embase, Wanfang, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases up to May 15, 2024, to retrieve relevant studies. Observational studies reporting the incidence of all-cause mortality among TBI patients without preexisting DM, comparing those with and without SIH, were included. The association between SIH and all-cause mortality was analyzed using risk ratios (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) with a random-effects model. Twelve cohort studies comprising 15 datasets with 16,387 TBI patients were included. The pooled analysis showed that SIH was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality (RR: 2.00, 95% CI: 1.72–2.33, P < 0.001), with mild heterogeneity (I² = 25%). Sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of these findings. Subgroup analyses indicated no significant differences based on study design, patient age, gender proportion, SIH definition, or follow-up duration. However, the association was slightly weaker but still significant in studies using multivariate analyses (RR: 1.76) compared to univariate analyses (RR: 2.69). In conclusion, SIH was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality in TBI patients without preexisting DM. Further research should explore the underlying mechanisms and optimal management strategies for SIH in this population.
Appraising Romanticism in Autobiographical Text: A Translation Study
Authors: Kholifah Asrofin Nur , Nababan Mangatur Rudolf , Santosa Riyadi , Djatmika
Published: September 2024

This study aims to examine the appraisal of romanticism in autobiographical text from the perspective of translation study. The data were purposely taken from the autobiography of the first president of Indonesia, Sukarno, titled Sukarno, An Autobiography as told to Cindy Adams (1965) and its Indonesian translation (2014). The appraisal resources of romanticisms were evaluated by using Martin and White framework (2005) particularly in terms of attitude and graduation while the translation quality was assessed in terms of accuracy, acceptability, and readability (Nababan et al., 2012). This study reveals that appraisal devices contribute significantly to explaining romanticism through linguistic evidence of the attitude and graduation sub-systems. Appraisal theory, which has a great attention in investigating human emotions and feelings, is very appropriate to describe the characteristics of Sukarno's romanticism and its translated version. It serves a primary indicator to assess the translation quality in terms of accuracy, acceptability, and readability.
Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of the Syntactic and Lexical Features of Chinese Master Thesis Titles
Authors: Wang Zhijie , Jabar Mohd Azidan Abdul , Jalis Farhana Muslim Mohd
Published: September 2024

This study offered a detailed cross-disciplinary analysis of master thesis titles (MTTs) in the fields of Linguistics and Literature, focusing on the variations in title length, syntactic structure, and lexical features. Utilizing a corpus-based approach, the research analyzed 1,000 MTTs from 25 top universities in China, employing both quantitative and qualitative methods to explore how titles reflect disciplinary conventions. The quantitative analysis revealed that Linguistics titles were typically longer and utilized complex nominal structures with a higher lexical density of substantive words, emphasizing precision and detailed content communication. In contrast, Literature titles demonstrated greater syntactic diversity and lexical variety, reflecting a broader thematic scope and adaptability in narrative and thematic expressions. Qualitatively, the study highlighted how these features aligned with the distinct cultural and academic settings of each field. The findings suggested that while Linguistics titles focused on analytical depth, Literature titles incorporated more creative and interpretative elements. This research provided valuable insights into the construction of thesis titles and suggested practical applications for enhancing academic communication across disciplines.
A Variationist Analysis of Progressive Aspect Alternatives in Jordanian Arabic
Authors: Hassi Manar ‘Mohammad Ali’ Khalil AL , AL-Khanji Rajai Rashead
Published: September 2024

This study investigates alternative variants of progressive aspect in Jordanian Arabic (JA). The study explores to what extent the progressive aspect variants: [qaʕid] ‘to sit’, [3’am], ‘to do’, and [3mmal] ‘to be’, are constrained by the social factors of gender, age, region, and education. Drawing on Labov’s (1972) variationist sociolinguistics paradigm, a quantitative analysis of the said variants in the speech of 48 native speakers of JA was undertaken. To this effect, audio-recorded interviews of 30 hours of speech samples were analyzed by using GoldVarb X. Data analysis worked along three dimensions: the overall distribution of identified, targeted variants is presented, cross-tabulation of social factors is used to quantitatively analyze the relationship between multiple variables, and multivariate analysis is conducted to find correlations between several variables simultaneously. The study revealed that region, age, and education level significantly restrict the selection of [qaʕid] variant, while gender does not. The findings also suggest that some speakers view this variant as a marker of their identity. Moreover, the study revealed a kind of prestige associated with urban dialects, with [3’am] and [3mmal] variants being mainly used by urban speakers rather than rural ones. Finally, the findings highlight the significant impact of regional factors on language variation, with urban-rural differences obviously shaping linguistic patterns.
Couplet as a Translation Procedure of Realia in Jordanian Novels Into Spanish: Cuadernos del Diluvio as a Case Study
Authors: Ababneh Mohammad D. , Al-Azzam Bakri H. , Al-Qudah Isra Kh. , Al-Amar Abdullah M.
Published: September 2024

Translating realia from Jordanian Arabic into Spanish has tremendous challenges and requires a culturally sensitive approach to preserve authenticity and contextual meaning. Realia, which encompass material elements of Jordanian culture, represents a rich and a complex layer of the language that goes beyond words. This study focuses on the importance of understanding the cultural and contextual nuances associated with Jordanian realia and offers specific strategies for its translation into Spanish. There is a real need to consider not only linguistic equivalences, but also cultural, social and emotional load of these elements in the target language to ensure full or at least enough comprehension. Through a detailed analysis of specific examples of Jordanian realia, (food and dress), this study shows how translators can meet the challenges of transferring these elements effectively. The decisions, taken during the translation process to maintain cultural authenticity, are explored, considering the linguistic diversity and regional nuances present in Jordanian Arabic. The need for cultural sensitivity and linguistic flexibility is emphasized to capture the essence of Jordanian realia in the target language without losing its underlying cultural meaning. Ultimately, this study highlights the importance of choosing the suitable procedure when translating realia. Based on the discussion of the selected examples to conduct the study, a couplet consisting of transliteration and footnotes is the recommended translational procedure to have a deep understanding of the source culture and the need to maintain a balance between preserving source text cultural values and accessibility for Spanish-speaking readers.
La traducción y el debate sobre la libertad de imprenta en Buenos Aires en 1816
Authors:   Universidad de Buenos Aires, Pautasso Alejandro
Published: September 2024

En esta investigación, se hacen confluir los estudios de prensa y los estudios de traducción en su dimensión política para analizar el debate sobre la libertad de prensa en el Río de la Plata entre septiembre y octubre de 1816. En este contexto, esta investigación prioriza el análisis de varias ediciones del periódico El Independiente, editado por Pedro José Agrelo, dedicadas exclusivamente a la cuestión de la libertad de imprenta. Se encontró que Agrelo desarrolló estrategias y técnicas que implicaron la adición, omisión, apropiación, reescritura, reorganización, manipulación y creación, transformando la forma, el sentido y el mensaje original para situarse en la controversia periodística como un editor que se oponía tanto al oficio contra los escritores públicos como al Gobierno. Los usos y sentidos que Agrelo les brindó a las traducciones en su periódico sugieren, sino comprueban, que la prensa participó como un actor político en las controversias entre publicistas y con el Gobierno.
DIGESTATE RECYCLING TECHNICALLY ECONIMOC JUSTIFICATION
Authors: Sutre Karolīna , Teirumnieka Ērika
Published: September 2024

The paper contains general information abot evaluate the production of biogas by-products recycling use possibilities, digestate processing and digestate recycling, the methods of its use possibilities and economic side. Also digestate positive benefits and negative aspects.
SMALL HYDROELECTRIC POWER STATION OPERATIONAL EVALUTION OF REZEKNES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS
Authors: Lūse Gunda , Teirumnieka Ērika
Published: September 2024

In this research main purpose was to assess the operational efficiency of small hydroelectric power station in Rezekne wastewater treatmet plants and to develop situations for operating improvement. The main viewing point is the effective power generation form available sources here in Latvia. One of them is to get energy from wastewater before those enters in the nature. That means that there must be installed a small hydroelectric power station in the wastewater enters.
DRAIVERU PLATES AR TB6560AHQ MIKROSHĒMU, DARBĪBAS IZPĒTE
Authors: Viļums Elmārs , Pelšs Andris , Koļčs Guntis
Published: September 2024

Scientific publications theme - Research of TB6560AHQ chip based stepper driver board.Work performers are Technology Academy of Rezekne, Faculty of Engineering, Second Level Professional Higher Education Bachelor's full-time study program "Mechatronics" fourth-year students Andris Pelšs, Elmārs Viļums. Scientific publications executive - Guntis Koļčs. Driver board TB6560 is designed for step motor control, it is designed for both businesses mass manufacturing of parts, as well as to private hobbies.
TOPICALITY OF ELECTRONIC MARKETING IN WORLD AND IN LATVIA
Authors: Nikolajeva Anna , Muravjovs Dmitrijs , Adejanovs Dairis , Zorins Aleksejs
Published: September 2024

Paper theme: Topicality of electronic marketing in World and in Latvia. The aim of this paper was to explore electronic marketings topicality’s in World and Latvia. Nowdays in World e-commerce and e-marketing is commonplace for people. As a result of paper, authors did a conclusion, that enterprises in Latvia didn’t unaware the posibilities of e-marketing, but e-marketing topicality in World is very high. Most important thing in e- marketing ir strategy, because every enterprice need to choose priorities. If it’s a web page, then need to define needs. It’s not possible to use all e-marketing tools together, but it’s possible to establish a complex. In this way enterprice have a chance to attract new clients and business partners. The best example is Burberry Group Plc. Brend understood that they need to integrate in Internet. Burberry Group Plc divert 60% of his marketing budget to realize it’s e-marketing strategy. In the result increase profit, and increase interest form customers and business partners. E-marketing is topical and it always will be, while technologies is progresing stays question about them presentation format to custumer.
„THE SONG NOTEBOOK” APPLICATION
Authors: Kiščenko Ilze , Grabusts Pēteris
Published: September 2024

According historical facts the culture- national songs and dances- helped Latvians to remain the national identity through ruling of foreign power. Even up to now days these things, specially songs and singing, is very important way how to express the feelings. The slogan „people that sings” represents this Latvian feature. To promote singing the author of paper established a company „Dziesmu klade” (“Song notebook”) - the mobile application where users can make their own virtual song note book with lyrics and music. In this paper the author represents application’s software requirement specification to develop this business idea.
ROBOT VISION TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS
Authors: Nabiyev Amil , Grabusts Pēteris
Published: September 2024

Roboti kļūst arvien gudrāki un prasmīgāki. Drīz tie masveidā izies ārpus industriālās vides, kur patlaban tiek izmantoti visplašāk, sadzīvē. Svarīga robotikas sastāvdaļa ir robotu redze. Dažādas redzes sistēmas tiek iedalītas trīs apakšklasēs: zema, vidēja un augsta līmeņa redze. Zema līmeņa redzes sistēmas ir paredzētas, lai apstrādātu informāciju no sensoriem. Redzes sistēmu pamatā ir dažādi objektu atpazīšanas algoritmi. Viena no šādu algoritmu grupām ir segmentācijas algoritmi. Darbā tiek pētītas robotu redzes tehnoloģijas un tajās balstīti segmentācijas algoritmu darbības principi. Izdarīts vienkāršojums, ka robotu redze tiek imitēta ar divām webkamerām un noteikts attālums līdz nekustīgam objektam.
ANALYSIS OF CONTACTLESS RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS USAGE IN REZEKNE CITY INFRASTRUCTURE OBJECTS
Authors: Zalužinskis Artūrs , Zorins Aleksejs
Published: September 2024

Author made the analysis of usage of contactless radio frequency identification technologies in Rezekne city infrastructure objects. Author provides the main types of radio frequency hardware, working principles and worldwide usage statistics. In the conclusion of the paper, author describes the further development opportunities of the radio frequency identification technologies
OBJECT RECOGNITION METHODS IN COMPUTER VISION USING IMAGE PROCESSING LIBRARY EMGU CV
Authors: Balodis Andris , Grabusts Pēteris
Published: September 2024

This paper describes how object recognition is being done in delta robot station using computer vision which functionality is based on image processing library Emgu CV. In this paper there are developed some algorithms that determine rectangle form object position, color, angle of rotation and area. All these parameters allow to position and sort objects that move on conveyor belt. Each algorithm testing is being done on delta robot station that already contains video camera and artificial light source. The results show that algorithms do all necessary parameters determination and in addition these algorithms allow determining parameters for square and round objects too. Developed algorithms can be used in several disciplines, for example, in food and stationery products sorting. Application of computer vision simplifies and makes more efficient every monotone process especially when this process is being done by robots which can increase process speed and precision multiple times.
The Relationship Between Quality of Life and Health Literacy in Adults with Celiac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Yımaz Mine , Gümüş Şekerci Yasemin
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the quality of life and health literacy of patients with celiac disease and to examine the relationship between these two concepts.
Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 119 adults registered with the Celiac Disease Association of Turkey in 2023. Descriptive information form, Celiac Quality of Life Questionnaire and Turkey Health Literacy Scale 32 were used for data collection.
Results: The mean quality of life score for celiac patients was 75.41±15.29 and the mean health literacy score was 25.16±11.23. There was a significant moderate positive correlation between health literacy and quality of life. Health literacy explained 13.0% of the change in quality of life. The gluten-free diet was found to be an important factor that could affect the quality of life of celiac patients in terms of their emotional state, anxiety, social life, and gastrointestinal symptoms. The study identified eight risk factors for health literacy.
Conclusion: This study found that patients with celiac disease have a lower than average quality of life and limited health literacy. The study found that there was a positive relationship between health literacy and quality of life. It was concluded that as patients' health literacy increases, their quality of life may also increase.
Exploring the Potential of Immersive Technology for Virtual Teaching and Learning: A Metaverse Conference Experience
Authors:   Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, Kiu Vanessa
Published: September 2024

The outbreak of COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of virtual teaching and learning in education. Metaverse, an immersive platform that merges physical and digital realms, has become the center of attraction. The opportunities and challenges of Metaverse for teaching and learning have been widely discussed. Existing literature suggests that Metaverse can enhance students’ engagement and provide an immersive learning experience in a classroom situation. However, there is limited research focusing on the application of Metaverse in a teacher-centered learning environment. In this study, we organized a real-time conference and showcase exhibition in the Metaverse platform powered by Mozilla Hubs. The session was broadcasted simultaneously via Zoom. A survey was conducted after the conference to collect participants’ feedback. By comparing the users’ experience on Metaverse with Zoom and assessing the organizers’ insights, this study sheds light on the importance of having a tailor-made setup to accommodate teacher-centered learning needs in the Metaverse. Second, participants might feel disconnected from each other with the use of cartoon-shaped avatars. It is noteworthy that facial expressions and body movements are essential for developing social presence. Third, it is vital to provide adequate user training to get users familiar with the Metaverse platform.
An anomalous seminoma arising from an undescended testis: A case study and literature review
Authors: Patel Foram , Damor Daksha , Parsana Riddhi Dilipbhai , Shah Raj D , Gandhi Minesh , Jhaveri Preeti , Shah Cherry K
Published: September 2024

Undescended testes, while common, are not without their risks. Although orchiopexy is typically recommended around 12 months of age to mitigate the risk of testicular tumors and infertility, some cases present unique challenges. Take for instance the case we recently encountered: a patient presented with and intra-abdominal mass and changes of torsion stemming from a right testicular seminoma in the abdomen. While intra-abdominal testicular seminomas have been documented, instances of Torsion and hemorrhagic shock due to tumor rupture are exceptionally rare. This underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and awareness of potential complications, even after corrective procedures like orchiopexy.
Primary retroperitoneal choriocarcinoma with lung metastasis: Case report
Authors: Vekariya Ruta Gordhanbhai , Kanhere Shubhada
Published: September 2024

Extragonadal germ cell tumor with choriocarcinoma in males is a rare tumor. Usually, Choriocarcinoma occurs in the midline of the body, such as the retroperitoneum and mediastinum. The B-hCG is used for diagnosis and monitoring treatment response. It is an aggressive and highly metastatic tumor with poor outcome.

A 24-year-old male patient was admitted in our hospital with abdominal pain that had progressively worsened over two months andwas associated with a weight loss of 7 Kg over 2 months. Patient had no significant medical, personal, and family histories.

The ultrasound abdomen showed mild hepatosplenomegaly and hepatic hemangioma. A CT scan of the thorax and whole abdomen showed multiple bilateral lung lesions with areas of arterial phase hyperenhancement. The largest lesion measured 60 x 42 mm in the left basal lung, and abdominal images showed an 86 x 68 x 90 mm lobulated left para-aortic lesion in the infrarenal location.

An excision of the right lower lobe lung with nodule was done, and the histopathological findings were consistent with those of a germ cell tumor with a component of choriocarcinoma.

Tumor markers, particularly serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin (B-hCG) was significantly raised with level of 917950 mIU/mL. Other tumor markers done were Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) - 725 U/L and Alpha feto protein (AFP) -0.762 IU/ml.

Patient was diagnosed with a primary retroperitoneal choriocarcinoma with metastasis to lungs and was started on urgent inpatient chemotherapy.

Extragonadal choriocarcinoma always has a late presentation when these bulky tumors cause compression symptoms and metastasize to other places. Diagnosis of extragonadal choriocarcinomas requires the exclusion of metastatsis from a primary tumor in the testes and distinguishing an extragonadal GCT from another poorly differentiated cancer via histopathological and immunohistochemical examination.
The national aspect of Quebec immigration policy
Authors: Minkova Kristina
Published: September 2024

В статье исследуется эволюция иммиграционной политики Квебека и её современное состояние, подчёркивается тесная связь с вопросами национальной идентичности и сохранения франкофонной культуры. Авторы анализируют основные этапы её развития, начиная с периода, предшествующего «Тихой революции», и заканчивая современным этапом, характеризующимся усилением контроля провинции над отбором и интеграцией иммигрантов. Особое внимание уделяется вопросам формирования национально ориентированной иммиграционной политики, направленной на привлечение франкоязычных иммигрантов, и защиту французского языка.
The main characteristics of political life in Province of Alberta: history and contemporaneity
Authors: Pavlenko Svetlana
Published: September 2024

The article shows the specific factors of emergence and disappearance of political movements and parties that reflect voters’ preferences in different historical periods of Province of Alberta development. It demonstrates statistics on the results of provincial elections since 1905. The brief history of the main political movements and parties is analysed, and importance of their leaders’ role is defined. The comparative analysis of provincial elections results is done and the differences of the Canadian parties on provincial and federal levels are shown.
Vector of Canada's foreign economic relations
Authors: Khoroshilov Evgeny
Published: September 2024

The article examines trends in Canada's foreign economic activity in 1990–2022. The author analyzes changes in the structure of Canadian foreign trade and direct investment flows, as well dynamics of Canada's relations with its main partner countries. It is concluded that during this period, the importance of economic ties with the Netherlands, Mexico, Australia, South Korea, India and, in particular, with China has increased for Canada, while the role of Great Britain, Japan, Germany and France has decreased. It is emphasized that the United States retains its dominant position among Canadian trade and economic partners. Attention is drawn to the fact that the share of the United States in Canadian foreign trade and foreign direct investments, which declined until the 2020s, has begun to grow in the last three to four years simultaneously with the formation of negative dynamics in Ottawa’s relations with Beijing.
Loni Shaka (Portulaca oleracea Linn.): A Potential Ethno-Medicinal Vegan Herb
Authors: Bansal Priyal , Sarvade Dattatray
Published: September 2024

Ghol bhaji, a commonly used vegetable in Maharashtra, which is known as Loni shaka (Portulaca oleracea Linn.; family: Portulacaceae) in Ayurveda has high nutritious value containing potassium, magnesium, calcium etc, in good amounts. It is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Different pre-clinical studies proved its activities anti-inflammatory (leaf), and antimicrobial (leaf, seed, and root tuber), also whole plant extract proved to be having estrogenic activity in female rats. Ethanol is medicinally used in different ailments i.e. diarrhoea, asthma, dysentery, obesity, jaundice, throat infections, ulcers, snake bites, toothache and diabetes. Clinically, the herb has proved effective in diabetes, Perimenopausal syndrome, PCOD Wound healing etc. Loni shaka is the best antioxidant having good nutritional value. It demonstrated the herb’s enormous nutritional potential and suggested possible uses in the future. It is mentioned in Ayurvedic texts in Shaka Varga with the name of Lonika. Traditionally used as a vegetable having amla rasa which is responsible for its vatahar property and shows the effect on jarajanya vyadhi (geriatric diseases). It blooms in the summer season, especially in the morning hours.
Shilajeet: Classical Ayurveda Texts to Current Research - A Review
Authors: Thakur Sudarshan K. , Rathi Bharat , Rathi Renu , Tak Anjna , Soni Manik
Published: September 2024

Shilajeet is popular worldwide for its medicinal, anti-aging, aphrodisiac, and many other properties. However, it has a wide and long history of use, and its availability, identification, and characterization are some of the most difficult conundrums, even for the related traditional medicine experts on scientific parameters. Information about it is scattered in various classical texts and research publications. This review gives a detailed description from various sources about the natural origin of Shilajeet, its availability, collection, classification, identification, purity, and analysis criteria, classical organoleptic characteristics and classical qualitative tests, physicochemical characteristics, organic composition, and elemental composition. Further, the properties of Shilajeet, research scopes, and the need and purpose of working on this drug from Indian medicine have been discussed.
A Brief Review on Soothing Herbs: Stress Reducing Botanicals
Authors: Shah Niyati , Talele Chitrali , Rathod Falguni
Published: September 2024

"Soothing herbs: stress reducing botanicals" explores the potent world of natural remedies aimed at alleviating stress and promoting holistic well-being. It delves into the diverse range of botanicals renowned for their stress-reducing properties and their historical and contemporary significance. Herbs have been cherished for centuries across cultures for their therapeutic effects on the mind and body. This comprehensive exploration navigates through various herbal allies known for their stress-relieving qualities. From adaptogens like ashwagandha and holy basil, celebrated for their ability to regulate the body's response to stress, to calming herbs such as chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm, renowned for their soothing effects on the nervous system, this abstract unravels the science and tradition behind their efficacy. Furthermore, "Soothing Herbs" sheds light on the mechanisms of action within these botanicals, elucidating how compounds like flavonoids, terpenes, and adaptogenic elements interact with the body, mitigating stress hormone levels and fostering a sense of tranquility. Moreover, it explores their diverse forms of consumption, including teas, tinctures, essential oils, and supplements, offering practical insights into integrating these remedies into everyday life. It also investigates contemporary research validating the age-old wisdom surrounding these herbs, highlighting clinical studies and trials that support their efficacy in stress management. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of responsible usage, potential contraindications, and the significance of consulting healthcare professionals before incorporating these herbs into one's regimen. "Soothing Herbs: Stress-Reducing Botanicals" serves as an informative guide, bridging ancient wisdom with modern science, and empowering individuals to explore natural alternatives for stress relief while emphasizing the holistic approach to well-being.
Passiflora edulis: A Bioactive Bounty – A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Patel Kinjal P. , Maheshwari Rajesh A.
Published: September 2024

Passiflora edulis, commonly known as passion fruit, transcends its delightful taste by harbouring many medicinal properties. Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and polyphenols, passion fruit displays robust free-radical-scavenging effects, suggesting potential anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits. Studies underscore its anti-cancer potential, necessitating further exploration. Passion fruit, especially its leaves, emerges as a potent source of antioxidants, as demonstrated through in vitro and in vivo assessments. Compounds like vitexin and isoorientin contribute to its antioxidative effects. Passion fruit exhibits analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, with butanoic fractions and C-glucosyl flavones showing promise in alleviating pain and suppressing inflammation. The fruit peel demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects in inflammatory bowel disease models, reinforcing its potential therapeutic role. Studies unveil passion fruit’s anti-hypertensive prowess, attributed to compounds like luteolin and γ-aminobutyric acid. Yellow passion fruit pulp and peel extract effectively reduce blood pressure, showcasing its vasodilatory effects. Passion fruit emerges as a hypolipidemic agent, countering hyperlipidemia-related risks. Juice, peel flour, and seed extracts exhibit lipid-lowering effects, attributed to compounds like pectin and linoleic acid. In the realm of antidiabetic activities, passion fruit demonstrates glucose-lowering effects in diabetic models. Aqueous leaf extracts mitigate diabetes-related complications, emphasising their potential as a preventive measure. Passion fruit peel flour improves insulin sensitivity and protects against insulin resistance. Remarkably, passion fruit unveils antitumor potential, hindering tumour growth and inducing apoptosis in various cancer cells. Polysaccharide fractions and ethanolic extracts exhibit significant anticancer effects. Finally, passion fruit manifests antidepressant properties, with cyclobutane triterpenoids identified as potential bioactive components. Ethanol extracts reduce immobility time, suggesting a role in modulating dopaminergic and serotonergic pathways. In essence, passion fruit, with its diverse bioactive compounds, holds promise as a multifaceted therapeutic agent, warranting further exploration for its extensive medicinal applications.
A tőkestruktúra és a piaci érték közötti kapcsolat a hazai kis- és középvállalati szektorban
Authors: Takács András
Published: September 2024

The prevailing view is that the optimal capital structure is one that maximises the financial performance and market value of the company. The research question that I am investigating is at what equity ratio this state occurs. There is still no unified position in this field, and the research results also show significant differences between regions, industries, and company types. The objective of this study is to contribute to the existing international and domestic literature by examining the capital structure of domestic small and medium-sized companies. The data for this study was collected from a sample of 921 companies. The results indicate that the advantages and value-enhancing effects of foreign capital as described in traditional capital structure theories cannot be observed in the case of the examined domestic SMEs. Furthermore, the highest market value is realised with full self-financing (100% capital strength). Another significant outcome of the analysis is that an increase in capital strength not only enhances the total market value of equity but also the value of equity per unit of statistical staff, thereby improving the company’s value creation efficiency.
Effective Voice Frame Pruning Method to Increase VoIP Call Capacity
Authors: M. Abualhaj Mosleh , Al-Khatib Sumaya N. , Kolhar Manjur , Munther Alhamza , Alraba'nah Yousef
Published: September 2024

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is gradually dominating the telecommunication sector because it is free or inexpensive. However, one of the key problems of VoIP growth is inefficient bandwidth utilization. Several methods have been proposed to improve the VoIP bandwidth utilization, and they include VoIP packet aggregation and header compression. In this study, we investigate a new dimension to improve VoIP bandwidth utilization, that is, VoIP packet payload compression. The main idea of the proposed method, which is called the voice frame pruning (VFP) method, is to prune the leading/trailing zeros/ones of the VoIP packet payload on the basis of a certain mechanism. The VoIP packet payload is pruned at the sender side’s wide area network (WAN) gateway and restored to its original form at the receiver side’s WAN gateway. The implementation results of the proposed VFP method indicate good bandwidth savings based on the VoIP codec used. For example, the bandwidth savings of the LPC, G.723.1, and G.729 improved by up to approximately 5%, 8%, and 3.5%, respectively, thereby improving the VoIP bandwidth utilization and the capacity of VoIP calls.
GNSS Limitations During Position Determination and Receiver Rerformance Testing Using Android Mobile Application
Authors: Čaušević Samir , Šimić Edvin , Kalem Aida , Selimović Adisa
Published: September 2024

Wide GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) availability has its advantages, however, in that case the system is exposed to a large number of external influences, from interference with other signals to deliberate blocking and jamming. There is also a huge increase in GNSS user number for both professional and private purposes. The technology of protection and regulation is partly behind the technological development and leaves room for undesired impacts from both natural and artificial causes. Through this paper GNSS errors are described using an android mobile application, "GNSS Analysis Tool", that allows observation of the GNSS signal characteristics.
Optimization of Agent-User Matching Process Using A Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Avdagić-Golub Elma , Begović Muhamed , Kosovac Amel
Published: September 2024

Contemporary dynamic market conditions are characterized by high levels of competition. Businesses are forced to make continuous changes in order to maintain a high level of customer’s satisfaction. Contact centers are part of the global economy and a key channel for communication with customers. Access to the contact centers is realized through several channels (telephone, e-mail, fax, web forms, etc.), but the primary method is still a phone call. Most call centers use Interactive Voice Response (IVR) to route users with a particular problem for directing the user to an agent with appropriate capabilities (Skill-based routing – SBR). This type of contact center operation can have a negative impact on the quality considering customer’s experience, due to the complexity and length of the process, which often results in directing calls to the inadequate agent and describing the problem multiple times to reach the right agent. This paper aims at applying machine learning methods based on prior experience with matching customers and agents in order to reduce time and target agents with adequate problem-solving abilities.