bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A microscale mathematical model of a non-isothermal turbulent flow and transport of a passive gaseous pollutant in a street canyon
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Danilkin Evgeniy A. , Leshchinskiy Dmitriy V. ,   Tomsk State University, Starchenko Aleksandr V. ,   Tomsk State University
Published: December 2024

This work is devoted to the description and testing of the developed numerical microscale mathematical model of a non-isothermal turbulent flow and transport of a passive gaseous pollutant in street canyons and city blocks. The model is successfully applied to consider three-dimensional turbulent steady flows in a wind tunnel with a heated groove and in a cavern channel with a pollutant supply, for which measurements are available. A comparison of the calculated results, experimental data, and calculations obtained using ANSYS Fluent demonstrates the validity of the numerical model. The model is used to calculate and analyze the fields of wind speed and pollutant concentration, as well as the integral characteristics of the pollutant concentration in a street canyon as a whole and in a breathing zone (up to 2 meters above the canyon bottom) with partial or overall heating of the windward wall of the canyon. The flow structure and the observed maximum and average concentrations of the pollutants are found to depend significantly on the size of the heated part of the windward canyon wall.
Involutions of the automorphism group of a completely decomposable finite-rank Abelian group
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Timoshenko Egor A. , Tretyakov Ivan V. ,   Tomsk State University
Published: December 2024

In the framework of the study of questions of the definability of a completely decomposable Abelian group of finite rank by its group of automorphisms, it is shown that any set of pairwise permutable involutions of such a group of automorphisms, which has some additional properties, is conjugate with a set of diagonal involutions.
Analysis of gravitational settling regimes for a drop
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Arkhipov Vladimir A. , Basalaev Sergey A. ,   Tomsk State University, Perfilieva Kseniya G. ,   Tomsk State University, Romandin Vladimir I. ,   Tomsk State University, Usanina Anna S. ,   Tomsk State University
Published: December 2024

The results of a study on the gravitational settling of water drops with a diameter of 0.5 - 5 mm in air are presented. A new setup for studying the characteristics of drop setting is tested. To obtain reproducible drops and to measure their sizes, the Mariotte bottle and gravimetric method are presented as the most appropriate. For Weber numbers We < 1.6, the patterns of drop setting correspond to a solid spherical particle. It is shown that the length of the non-stationary section of the drop trajectory increases linearly from 1 to 15 m with increasing the drop diameter. The approximation dependence for the distance traveled to reach a stationary settling regime is obtained. It is shown that Klyachko-Mazin formula is the most adequate for determining the drag coefficient in the range of Reynolds numbers Re = 0.3 ÷ 700. The numerical calculation results are in quantitative and qualitative agreement with the experimental data.
Association Between Shift Work, Sleepiness, Chronic Fatigue, and Incident Occurrence in Nurses: A Generalized Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Authors: Ebrahemzadih Mehrzad , Hossein Halvani Gholam , Barsang Sara Jam , Khodi Sahar
Published: December 2024

Background and Objective This study aimed to determine the association between shift work, sleepiness, chronic fatigue, and incident occurrence among educational hospital nurses.Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out in the educational hospital in Yazd–Iran. Using a stratified sampling technique 200 nurses were selected, comprising 100 shift-working nurses and 100 non-shift-working nurses from various departments of the educational hospitals. Demographic information, sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale), and chronic fatigue (Chalder Fatigue Scale) were assessed via questionnaires. A checklist was used to determine the incident type, cause, location, and frequency in the past 12 months. All statistical analyses, including the development and integration of the structural equation model, were performed using STATA software version 13.Results The results demonstrated a statistically significant association between shift work and incident occurrence (p-value>0.001). The results of this study indicate that the chance of incidents occurring in shift-working nurses is approximately 3.6 times higher than in nurses who do not work shifts. A significant majority of nurses (86.7%) who experienced incidents showed signs of chronic fatigue syndrome and sleepiness.Conclusions The findings suggest that nurses in two-shift systems experience advantages such as better recovery between shifts and higher quality of life. This study provides insights to enhance nurses’ well-being, patient safety, and quality of care.
Cidades Educadoras
Authors: Santos Ricardo Miranda dos , Benini Sandra Medina
Published: December 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate how the concept of Educating Cities can be consolidated as an effective strategy to promote the development of sustainable societies, integrating education, sustainability, and active citizenship to build more inclusive urban models. The research was conducted through a comprehensive literature review, focusing on the implications of this concept in the Brazilian context, analyzing projects related to education, sustainability, culture, urban planning, and citizen participation in Brazilian cities involved in the initiative. Data collection included institutional documents, official reports, and municipal materials, evaluating the social, environmental, and educational impacts of these initiatives. This study fills a theoretical gap by integrating the concept of Educating Cities with Sustainable Societies, highlighting how successful practices in several Brazilian cities, despite challenges, have the potential to improve public policies and contribute to urban sustainability. The results reveal how these cities promote sustainable practices such as the use of green spaces, efficient waste management, and the adoption of social technologies, enhancing quality of life, encouraging active citizenship, and creating more sustainable urban environments.
Planejamento permacultural da área verde do Conjunto Habitacional Florindo Tabachi no Córrego Ribeirão Marrecas em Dracena/SP
Authors: Rigolo Fernanda Nascimento , Okimoto Fernando Sérgio
Published: December 2024

This work aims to present permaculture planning for the Florindo Tabachi Housing Complex Green Area in Dracena, SP. To this end, a literature survey was carried out, having the necessary themes for this proposal’s application, presenting issues related to the poorly planned urbanization problem, leading to the production of spaces that pollute water courses, and from this to sustainable methodologies that promote solutions for this issue. Topics such as sponge cities, permaculture, agroecology, bioconstruction and placemaking were discussed, themes that together propose sustainable and participatory urban development. To understand the area of ​​activity, a questionnaire was used with Dracena residents and in particular the residents of the neighborhood and the region where the proposal was implemented. Environmental, social, and economic bias was also analyzed.
Planejamento e Gestão de Áreas Verdes Urbanas
Authors: Santiago Priscila Wolff Sampaio , Godoy Jeane Aparecida Rombi de
Published: December 2024

Objective – The main goal of this article is to identify the most relevant contributions to the planning and management of green areas through a systematic literature review of national and international scientific articles published between 2014 and 2024. Additionally, it aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in the field of scientific research with a focus on the study's theme.
Methodology – For the development of this systematic literature review, the PRISMA method (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) was used as a reference for selecting and screening scientific articles. The research platforms used were the CAPES Journal Portal for selecting national publications and the Web of Science for international publications.
Originality/Relevance – Although there are several studies addressing open spaces and green areas, few focus specifically on the planning and public management of these areas. In this sense, compiling the most recent publications on the subject, allowing for the identification of the state of the art, represents an important contribution to understanding ongoing discussions in this field, as well as highlighting opportunities for further research and gaps that scientific research can address.
Results – The research revealed that the field related to green areas, planning, and management remains broad and still underexplored, highlighting the diversity of approaches. Most of the articles consisted of quantitative and qualitative analyses of public open spaces and green areas in case studies. Other studies stood out for proposing methodologies for analysis and evaluation, in addition to articles aimed at evaluating public policies for the management of open spaces. The analysis of these articles allowed for the identification of significant contributions to the proposal of guidelines and management instruments.
Social and Environmental Contributions – The conducted research reinforces the importance of public open spaces, with a focus on green areas, in promoting urban quality of life. These spaces play a key role not only in ecological and environmental aspects, by contributing to improved climatic conditions, but also in social aspects, by offering opportunities for leisure, recreation, and social interaction. Furthermore, they are essential for the aesthetic enhancement of cities and for promoting health, not only physical health but also mental health of the population. The overview of the scientific research analyzed in this field highlights the need for advances in public policies to ensure the effectiveness of these benefits and meet the contemporary demands of urban centers.
Investigation of Studies and Training Activities on Cyberbullying and Cyber Awareness in Türkiye
Authors: Şenoğlu Tayfun , Çoklar Ahmet Naci
Published: December 2024

The concept of cyberbullying is frequently encountered with the widespread use of technology. It is important to raise awareness against cyberbullying, to make individuals aware of the dangers of cyberbullying and to encourage them to take protective measures or to gain awareness against the harms of cyberbullying tendencies. These issues should be frequently included in academic studies. In this study, studies on cyberbullying and awareness were examined. The aim of the research is to evaluate the studies and educational activities on cyberbullying and cyber awareness in Türkiye for people who actively use digital environments in our age where technology use is given importance. In this study, which was conducted with quantitative research method, the survey model was used. In recent years, studies and educational activities carried out by some institutions between 2015 and 2023 have been examined due to the increase in the areas of technology use and the use of online platforms, the increase in the diversity of social media platforms, and the decrease in users to young ages. The academic studies on the research topic consisted of master's and doctoral theses, and other academic studies open to access in the thesis center of the Council of Higher Education and Google Scholar databases. A total of 75 academic studies on the subject were examined in detail. At the end of the research, recommendations were made for academic studies according to the data and results obtained from the studies analyzed.
APOLO-BARI: Eficácia de um programa de intervenção em grupo a longo-prazo após a cirurgia bariátrica
Authors: Martins Ana , De Lourdes Marta , Gomes Catarina , Ribeiro Inês , Conceição Eva
Published: December 2024

Após a cirurgia bariátrica, alguns sujeitos podem experimentar a recuperação do peso a longo-prazo, devido a padrões alimentares problemáticos e ao reduzido número de consultas médicas na pós-cirurgia. Portanto, aponta-se a necessidade de um acompanhamento continuado nesse período. Surge então o APOLO-Bari, uma intervenção desenvolvida com o intuito de acompanhar e monitorizar os resultados pós-cirúrgicos. Tornou-se objetivo testar a sua eficácia, testar de que forma o TFEQ-21 se relaciona entre si e com as restantes variáveis e verificar se a adesão é um fator diferenciador dos resultados obtidos. O estudo inclui dois grupos: o de controlo (n = 113), que recebeu o tratamento usual pós-cirúrgico e o de intervenção (n = 38) que recebeu o tratamento usual e o APOLO-Bari. Verificaram-se reduções dos níveis de ansiedade, depressão, stress e de petisco contínuo no grupo de intervenção, contrariamente ao grupo de controlo. A adesão não impactou os resultados obtidos no final do programa.
Systematic Literature Review of Studies on Communication and COVID-19 from 2020 to 2022: An Agenda-Setting Perspective
Authors:   International Islamic University Malaysia, Mokhtar Aida , Taquiddin Dewi Amira Dania Radin Ariff ,   International Islamic University Malaysia, Idid Syed Arabi ,   International Islamic University Malaysia
Published: December 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic that commenced early 2020 took the world by storm with its unexpected arrival. As of September 2024, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported COVID-19 cumulative cases totalling 776 million and cumulative deaths at 7.1 million. Several research studies have been conducted globally on COVID-19 and communication that saw the agenda setting of foci points in articles through their findings. The articles examined were published from 2020 to 2022 which was the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and were extracted from SCOPUS, Web of Science, and the Google Scholar platforms. It appears that a systematic review of the literature from the agenda setting perspective had not been carried out previously thus creating a research gap. The study was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and was analysed thematically. There were two research questions guiding the study: the first focused on the research methods used in the 76 studies on COVID-19 and Communication selected from 2020 to 2022, and the second research question focused on their findings. The most salient theme for the first research question is Quantitative research and for the second research question, Effective communication strategy during COVID-19. The findings underscore the importance of the use of quantitative research and effective communication strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords: COVID-19, communication, agenda setting, systematic review, meta-analyses.
From Sehun EXO to Crisis and Public Trust: An Evaluation of Whitelab’s Crisis Communication Strategies
Authors:   Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia, Suteja Rani Sukma Ayu , Veritasia Mytha Eliva ,   Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia, Umar Umar ,   University of Sydney, Australia
Published: December 2024

Established in 2015, Whitelab is an Indonesian local beauty brand that has experienced significant growth in recent years, surpassing other industries. However, in 2022, Whitelab faced a crisis that nearly damaged its reputation following a fan meeting with its Korean brand ambassador called "One Memorable Day with Scientist Ganteng Oh Sehun." Although Whitelab issued a public apology, they also tended to blame other parties. It led to public criticism on social media and to a larger mass protest condemning the brand for the problems that occurred during the event. This qualitative paper aims to analyse and evaluate Whitelab's communication crisis strategies using Coombs' Situational Crisis Communication Theory. A descriptive case study was employed and data were collected through observation, news reports, social media posts, and comments during the crisis period. The results show that the crisis affected public trust in Whitelab, which required immediate response. Twitter holds a dual role in both transmitting the crisis among the public and has become a crucial tool for Whitelab’s crisis communication. The authors’ evaluation concludes that there was a lack of crisis management from the pre-crisis phase, which resulted in Whitelab's inability to anticipate potential risks of crises during the fans’ meeting. This ultimately led to the crisis expansion, posing a threat to Whitelab's corporate reputation. Calls to cancel the brand and demands for an apology on social media escalated the situation. Therefore, effective crisis communication is essential for companies and brands of all sizes, including growing local brands including Whitelab.
Keywords: Crisis communication, SCCT, brand, beauty, Twitter.
Visual Intimacy and Social Connectivity: Tagging and Reposting Instagram Stories Phenomenon in Indonesia
Authors:   Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, Arymami Dian , Stefani Denis Hida Lutfiana ,   Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, Fajriyah Farah ,   Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

Articulation of emotions and social interactions in everyday life is currently mediated through social media. The practice of tagging and reposting on social media in visual form as part of sharing moments on social media accounts can be seen as a complex social phenomenon. Activities that take place in this digital space involve the construction and maintenance of social interaction through a visual culture that is intertwined with layers of prevailing norms and personal expectations. Understanding this phenomenon is crucial to understanding the meaning and practices of social ties that have important consequences for the way people live and the way they understand the world. This paper explores the dynamics of tagging and reposting Instagram stories in Indonesia. The research is conducted through an ethnographic approach among 8 daily Instagram users. The findings of this study show that tagging and reposting weight in the structuring and preservation of social bonds and relationships. The cultural practice of visual intimacy in social media discloses a multifaceted landscape that influences and shapes current social interactions and relationships. It is intertwined in the dynamics of relationship expectations, representations, and depth in correlation with the quality of the relationship bonds. A symbolic interplay that marks a space for recognition, appreciation, relationship evaluation, as well as the desire to connect in the digital era.
Keywords: Visual intimacy, social ties, tagging, social media, reposting.
Challenges of Using the ChatGPT Application in Journalism Work
Authors:   Arab Open University, Jordan, Alzubi Solafah Farouq
Published: December 2024

Technology of artificial intelligence (AI) has constantly evolved and become more widely used in various fields. Journalism is one of the tasks that AI technologies can enter and change many of the practices and tasks performed by journalists in newsrooms. The ChatGPT application is considered one of the prime examples of AI applications that have gained widespread popularity and that have brought about many changes in various fields, such as journalism. The use of the ChatGPT application among journalists has started, and despite the benefits, such as saving time and effort, it raises many concerns and challenges that have contributed to limiting the use of this application among journalists. The current study aimed to identify the challenges of using the ChatGPT application among journalists in journalism work. Based on the diffusion of innovations theory, in-depth interviews were conducted with nine Jordanian journalists working in various media institutions in Jordan. The results revealed three main challenges faced by journalists in using the ChatGPT application in their work, which are inaccurate information, lack of responsibility and accountability, and ethical concerns. The study provides further discussions on the application and use of ChatGPT in work. The study recommends conducting more research to understand the impact of AI applications in journalism work.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, journalism, journalistic practice, Jordan.
The Movement of Opposition Political Parties in Social Media: Case Study of Relocation the Indonesia Nation's Capital Policy
Authors:   Universitas Jambi, Indonesia, Subekti Dimas , Mutiarin Dyah ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Al-Hamdi Ridho ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) is a minority opposition in Parliament Indonesia; other political parties are in the ranks of supporters of President Joko Widodo's government. One of the government policies rejected by PKS is the relocation of the National Capital City (IKN). PKS uses it to voice its criticism consistently by utilizing Twitter. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the PKS opposition movement using Twitter in the IKN relocation policy. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. This research uses Nvivo 12 plus to analyze data. The findings of this study are that disturbing economic recovery is the most dominant content spread by PKS on Twitter as a criticism of the IKN relocation policy. Likewise, the narrative spread by PKS on Twitter is to bring up why the party rejects the approach. Then, PKS involved its elite cadres in actively spreading its criticism on Twitter. PKS's digital opposition movement became more intense when the IKN Bill was passed. However, the dominance of the government coalition in parliament still determines the smooth running of the policy. Thus, the conclusion of this study emphasizes that social media has become a new space for minority opposition political parties to criticize as a form of balancing against the power of the government coalition. The formal opposition movement joins other entities outside the system in the digital space to seek to shake the policies of a government whose majority is approved by parliament.
Keywords: Political parties, digital opposition, social media, PKS, IKN.
Issues and Challenges in Acculturation Among The Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Tinny Farhana Zamil , Ahmad Abdul Latiff ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: December 2024

Relocating to a new country and adapting to a new environment and culture can be stressful. Refugees undergo an acculturation process to accommodate and adjust to the new culture. With wide-ranging research on the Rohingya refugee situation, there is still a need for study in academia, specifically in the field of intercultural communication, in these communities. Therefore, this study aims to conduct a systematic literature review to identify the issues and challenges the Rohingya refugees experience while integrating with the local community in Bangladesh. The review process followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a seven-step checklist as an assessment tool to ensure the quality of the study. This study systematically searches multiple sources of information to extract, review, and synthesize data from the prominent database on the Rohingya refugee's acculturation process. Studies published within the last 5 years were eligible for review. The PRISMA 2020 flow diagram presents data identification, screening, excluding, and including criteria for the review process. Scholarly empirical studies have been reviewed from prominent online databases, such as SAGE Journals, Taylor & Francis, SCOPUS, Emerald Insight, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Wiley. Key issues and challenges identified in adapting to Bangladeshi culture are- access to fundamental requirements, challenges and coping strategies to assimilate, implementation of the revised policy, access to educational resources, healthcare infrastructure, and integration with the host community. There is a need for proper attention from the respective stakeholders to address the issues and challenges during the acculturation process in Bangladesh.
Keywords: Rohingya refugees, issues & challenges, acculturation, intercultural adaptation, Bangladesh.
Message Strategies in Cervical Cancer Campaign Posters by the Ministry of Health Malaysia
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Mohamed Sulaiman Noor Sahila , Kadir Shamsiah Abd ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: December 2024

Cervical cancer is a serious global health problem and continues to be a leading cause of death among women. In Malaysia, although awareness about cervical cancer is increasing, there remains a significant need to improve public understanding of available prevention measures and treatments. To raise public awareness about the importance of early prevention and treatment of cervical cancer, the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has launched various awareness programs, including posters as a health communication medium. The lack of effective message strategies used by the MOH as interventions in disease prevention efforts within health awareness campaigns is a significant concern in effecting changes in health behaviour. Therefore, this study was conducted to analyse the level of audience engagement and the forms of strategic message used in cervical cancer campaign posters by the MOH based on the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) theory. Therefore, a quantitative content analysis was used to analyse 16 cervical cancer campaign posters from 2016 to 2023. The study findings indicate that the level of audience engagement showed a positive response of 4,754. Henceforth, for message strategies, “educate about risk” and “educate about solutions” were the most frequently used strategies and applied in the campaign posters, with frequencies of 50% and 31.3%, respectively. This study has achieved all set objectives, and the results from this study can be used as a guide for future researchers and the government in efforts to change people’s behaviour towards the threat of cervical cancer.
Keywords: Cervical cancer, pap smear, EPPM, campaign posters, health communication.
A participação do pai no cuidado ao filho com doença grave: um protocolo de revisão de escopo
Authors: Silva Rafaela Sterza da , Coppo Cinara Bozolan , Zani Edrian Maruyama , Zani Adriana Valongo
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Apresentar um protocolo de revisão de escopo para mapear e descrever os estudos disponíveis na literatura científica acerca da presença e participação do pai no cuidado ao filho com doença grave. Método: O protocolo seguirá o método proposto pelo Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) e as diretrizes do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses – Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) para relato de protocolos de revisão. Nossa pergunta norteadora foi “Como ocorre a participação do pai no cuidado ao filho com doença grave?”. Será utilizada uma estratégia de busca detalhada empregando a estratégia PCC (população, conceito e contexto) nas bases de dados CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, PubMed e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). Para busca de literatura cinzenta, serão utilizados o Google Acadêmico e Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). Dois revisores independentes selecionarão os resultados da busca por meio da informação do título e resumo. Em seguida, realizarão a leitura dos estudos na íntegra, considerando os critérios de elegibilidade, e extrairão, por meio de um formulário padronizado, as informações pertinentes à revisão a qual esse protocolo se propõe. Os resultados serão demonstrados na forma de quadro, fluxograma, figuras, resumo narrativo e descritivo.
Inflammatory and Biochemical Concepts in Children with Specific Learning Disorders: A Comparative Study
Authors: Mercan Işık Cansu , Uzun Çiçek Ayla , Karaarslan Melih Uğur , Akkuş Serdar , Ülger Özbek Dilara
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to investigate the role of inflammation and biochemical parameters in children with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) and to evaluate these parameters based on the severity of SLD.The study was planned as a retrospective. 39 children diagnosed with SLD and 32 healthy controls aged 6-16 years, who had hemogram and biochemistry tests performed at their admission, were included in the study. Diagnoses were based on DSM-5 criteria, clinical interviews, family interviews, and assessments of reading, writing, and math skills. The study received ethical approval from the Cumhuriyet University Non-Invasive Clinical Research Ethics Committee.Lymphocyte count and WBC were significantly higher in the SLD group (p = 0.003, p = 0.006, respectively). A significant difference was detected between the groups regarding platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) (p = 0.047). No significant differences were found in blood parameters (erythrocyte, neutrophil, lymphocyte, WBC, platelet, T4, TSH, folic acid, vitamin B12, PLR, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR)) when evaluated according to the severity of SLD.The results of our study suggest that inflammation may play a role in SLD, but further research with larger sample sizes, longitudinal designs, and comprehensive assessments of inflammatory markers is needed to better understand these associations.
Sensitive Analysis of Epilepsy Drug, Phenobarbital, Based on Column Type Solid Phase Extraction and HPLC-DAD System
Authors: Ulusoy Halil İbrahim , Kilit Seren , Polat Ümmügülsüm , Durgun Esra , Gürbüzer Aslıhan , Tümay Özer Elif , Osman Bilgen
Published: December 2024

An analytical approach has been developed for the sensitive determination of Phenobarbital, which is used as an antiepileptic drug molecule. The analysis of this active molecule, which has a very limited study even for its direct determination in the literature review, is mostly done with highly complex device systems such as LC-MS. In analysis with conventional HPLC systems, the limit of detection cannot be in most cases lower than 1 µg mL-1 With this study, a separation and preconcentration method based on solid phase extraction (SPE) was developed for trace phenobarbital molecules, so that even very low concentrations could be monitored. In the proposed method, the target molecules were enriched with column type SPE method, and then their analysis were carried out by with the HPLC-DAD system. As an SPE sorbent, a polymeric material, poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate-N-methacryloyl-L-tryptophan methyl ester) [poly(EGDMA-MATrp)], was used in extraction experiments. Experimental variables such as pH of medium, type and amount of desorption solvent, electrolyte effect have been studied and optimized step by step. The linear working range under the optimized conditions were determined in the range of 10.00-400.00 ng mL-1 with the limit of detection as 3.57 ng mL-1. Quantitative results were obtained in recovery experiments with the help of model solutions including phenobarbital molecule
Legal Approaches in International Trade Compliance
Authors: Shakhnazarov B. A.
Published: December 2024

Modern conditions imply the need for compliance procedures, the use of civil law instruments of due diligence, assurances and guarantees, etc., for the implementation of international trade relations, including various kinds of economic restrictions. Compliance with the requirements of international trade law has a significant impact on the development of industrial and trade relations complicated by a foreign element. The process of ensuring compliance with the requirements of international trade law refers to international trade compliance. When implementing international trade compliance procedures, it is important to ensure legal monitoring and control over export-import relations, in particular, international trade transactions, logistics, settlements, customs procedures, administrative and other mandatory requirements of the national legislation of exporting and importing countries, etc. In a dynamically changing environment, international trading companies must adapt to the new rules in order to ensure stability and legitimacy of cross-border trade operations, while respecting ethical and legal standards.

The purpose of the paper is to study international trade compliance and determine its legal nature, propose the most effective legal compliance practices in the field of international trade and good practices for working with various regulatory requirements, develop proposals for optimizing legal educational programs in the field of international trade compliance, suggest new ideas for the use of automated solutions in the field of compliance and systematization of sanctions and anti-sanction restrictions.
Prospects for the creation of the adaptive vibration control system for an agricultural mobile power unit
Authors: Godzhaev Zakhid A. , Senkevich Sergey E. , Malakhov Ivan S. , Uyutov Sergey Yu.
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND: In this paper, an adaptive suspension system for agricultural mobile power units (MPU) is presented and studied. The analysis of the features of hardware and software for the creation of an adaptive vibration load control system for a MPU is given. The results obtained on the test bench are analyzed, and the prospects for further implementation of such systems on mobile agricultural machines are determined. The effectiveness of the use of the adaptive suspension system in the creation of highly efficient innovative agricultural mobile machines is shown.
OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of the prospects and problems of creating hardware and software for the adaptive suspension system of agricultural MPUs.
METHODS: Materials on the development of the test bench for the adaptive suspension system, hardware and software features are presented. Methods of field testing, processing statistical data from the bench tests and on the characteristics of microprofiles of roads and fields are used.
RESULTS: Based on the results of computational and experimental studies, it was determined that the hardware and software of the developed adaptive suspension system meet the functional requirements. The adaptive suspension system makes it possible to effectively reduce the vibration activity of MPU structural elements by 20% or more, especially on MPUs’ load-bearing systems. It is determined that this effect can ensure an increase in crop yields of up to 30%. Threshold values of the values of irregularities in the microprofiles of agricultural roads and fields have been determined to improve the efficiency of the adaptive suspension system at high linear velocities of MPU.
CONCLUSIONS: With the given studies, it is found that the development and implementation of the adaptive suspension system with highly efficient hardware, mathematical and control software can significantly reduce the vibration load of structural elements of agricultural MPUs, especially in severe operating conditions and irregularities of microprofiles of roads and fields. The introduction of such a system on modern MPU is the key to improvement of many of functional characteristics of the machine, such as working conditions, pressure on the soil, slipping of the propulsion, increasing the durability of the structure. The results of this development can be used in the creation of innovative wheeled transport-and-technological means of agricultural industry with elements of artificial intelligence, namely in suspension systems and chassis of a complete mobile machine, coupled with an agricultural implement.
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Authors: Dionísio João
Published: December 2024

This article is focused on the presentation of a document that is kept at the Eduardo Lourenço archive, Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal. Seeking to answer questions such as “what?, who?, when?, and in what circumstances?”, some light is shed on the scholarly circle of relationships, as well as the institutional backdrop, that plays out as a framework to the writing of this document. Both the letter exchange between Luciana Stegagno Picchio and Eduardo Lourenço and the history of the Portuguese cultural centre, based in Paris, of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation are instrumental to the presentation of the document.
Entre a alegria e o abismo: revisões do trágico na literatura brasileira
Authors: Sedlmayer Sabrina
Published: December 2024

This essay seeks to challenge what Eduardo Lourenço described as “the lack of sensitivity to any form of the tragic” in Brazilian literary production. According to the thinker, there exists a form of denial regarding both the country’s slaveholding past and the lingering consequences of colonization. Additionally, most modernist novels are characterized by an optimistic and celebratory view of life. However, through specific examples, this study argues that a significant body of works departs from mere joy, transfiguration, triumphalism, and magical strategies. Instead, these texts present a reflective and critical perspective on the human condition and the nation’s history.
Brasil e Portugal: tempos (des)encontrados
Authors: Soares Maria de Lourdes
Published: December 2024

Time is a central theme in Eduardo Lourenço’s essays, particularly his reflections on Portuguese and Brazilian temporality. He explores the unique and untranslatable saudade that defines the Portuguese labyrinth of identity, marked by two phases: the realistic identity of a small crusading nation engaged with Europe and the hyper-identity of an imperial dream, isolated as an island-refuge. Lourenço examines the Portuguese tendency to avoid reality and the excess of historical weight—past, eternal present, and identity—that risks overshadowing the concrete present and future. His confrontation with Brazil, initiated in “The Myth of the Luso-Brazilian Community,” delves into the unresolved colonial legacy and divergent interpretations of their shared history. He analyzes self-images, reciprocal perceptions, and the temporalities of both nations, highlighting Brazil’s view of its colonial past as a “non-time” and its need to integrate its Portuguese roots. The cultural distance, contradictions, and points of convergence between the two countries’ temporalities reveal both obstacles and potential paths for reconciliation and meaningful dialogue.
Pacto para la convivencia: pilares del Derecho Constitucional
Authors: Llamazares Fernández Dionisio
Published: December 2024

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Citación electrónica en el Código de Proceso Civil Brasileño
Authors: Hertel Daniel Roberto
Published: December 2024

Aborda los diversos aspectos relacionados con esta modalidad de citación, introducida por el Legislador a través de la Ley n.º 14.195/21. Aclara que la citación electrónica ha pasado a ser la modalidad preferencial, mencionando además las personas que pueden ser citadas electrónicamente. También se discuten las herramientas para la citación electrónica, así como aspectos relativos a la validez de la citación electrónica y a la posibilidad de aplicar los efectos de la rebeldía. Asimismo, se tratan los plazos procesales relativos a la citación electrónica y su aplicación en los procesos de conocimiento y de ejecución, así como en la fase de cumplimiento de sentencia, cuando la necesidad de citación del ejecutado es exigida por el Legislador.
Delitos relacionados con la ciberdelincuencia en el Código Penal español
Authors: Díaz y García Conlledo Miguel , Ramos Martínez Luis Miguel
Published: December 2024

I. Delitos que solo se pueden cometer a través de medios informáticos – II. Otros delitos que pueden ser y frecuentemente son cometidos a través de medios informáticos
International Cancer Burden Analysis 2020-2024: GLOBOCAN-Derived Estimates of Incidence and Mortality for 30 Malignancies in 190 Geographic Regions
Authors: Begum Hafiz , Sheikh Kiran , Kumar Muhammad , Masood Ibrar , Khokhar Asif
Published: December 2024

Cancer remains a leading cause of death globally, with significant disparities in incidence and mortality across regions. This study analyzes the global cancer burden from 2020 to 2024, using GLOBOCAN-derived estimates for 30 malignancies across 190 geographic regions. The focus is on Mortality-to-Incidence Ratios (MIR) as a key indicator of cancer outcomes and their socioeconomic determinants.
Data from GLOBOCAN 2020-2024 were analyzed to estimate cancer incidence, mortality, and MIR across regions categorized by Human Development Index (HDI). Socioeconomic indicators, including healthcare spending, education index, and GDP per capita, were examined for their correlation with cancer outcomes. Statistical analyses included correlation coefficients, regional comparisons, and HDI-stratified analyses.
The analysis revealed stark disparities in MIR across HDI categories, with Very High HDI regions exhibiting the lowest MIR (0.33) and Low HDI regions the highest (0.84). Healthcare spending showed a strong inverse correlation with MIR (-0.392), while education levels demonstrated the strongest association with improved cancer outcomes (-0.794 correlation with MIR). Regional analysis highlighted Sub-Saharan Africa and Central Asia as having the highest MIR values, reflecting limited healthcare access and resources. In contrast, Western Europe and Northern America reported the lowest MIR, underscoring the benefits of robust healthcare systems and early detection programs. Among the 30 malignancies analyzed, lung, breast, and colorectal cancers showed the greatest disparities in outcomes between regions.
Inconclusions, this study highlights the critical role of socioeconomic factors in shaping global cancer outcomes. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address disparities in cancer care, particularly in low-resource settings. By providing a comprehensive analysis of MIR and its determinants, this research offers valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare providers aiming to reduce the global cancer burden and improve outcomes worldwide.
Socio-demographic and health facility factors influencing utilization of reproductive health services among adolescents aged 15-19 years in Mombasa County, Kenya
Authors: Githogori Nancy W. , Gitahi Mary W. , Yonge Shadrack A. , Bakari Bibi A.
Published: December 2024

Background: Globally, around 16 million teenagers give birth each year, with 95% of them coming from developing nations like Kenya, adolescents deal with a variety of sexual and reproductive health issues. Adolescent in Kenya frequently experiences serious health issues like unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortions, and sexually transmitted infections.
Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted in Mombasa between August 2022-March, 2023. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data. Data collected were analysed using chi-square, Pearson’s correlation and multivariate linear regression tests. A total of 398 participants completed the survey questionnaire. A p<0.05 was statistically significant.
Results: Major services utilized by respondents HIV testing and counseling 103 (13.2%) and condom use 61 (21.3%). Most reasons given by respondents for not seeking SRHS in health facilities were lack of need for the services (63.1%), no knowledge of where to go (43.20%), the lack of awareness of the availability of the services (27.90%), Stigma (22.50%). Factors that influence health facility utilization were provision of privacy/ confidentiality and provision of enabling environment to ask question which was statistically significant at (x2 =3.963, df=1, p=0.047) and (x2=5.695, df=1, p=0.017) respectively. Regarding socio-demographic variables, religion, education level and income were statistically significant (p<0.05).
Conclusion: These findings underscore the importance of tailored interventions and targeted approaches to address the multifaceted factors influencing SRH service utilization among adolescents. Policymakers and healthcare practitioners can develop comprehensive strategies to promote access and utilization of SRH services among adolescents.
Maternal factors affecting foetal outcome in rural area of district Amritsar, Punjab
Authors: Kaur Harpreet , Singh Rana Ranjit , Sharma Nishant
Published: December 2024

Background: Birth weight not only indicates health of mother, nutrition and quality of life but also a pivotal factor in determining growth, survival and development of children. The key aspect influencing birth weight is maternal factors. Stress during pregnancy also affects a child's growth and development. So the present study was planned to assess the maternal factors affecting foetal outcomes. The level of stress among antenatal women was also determined in the study.
Methods: A prospective observational type of study was conducted from January to March, 2022. All the registered antenatal women were followed till outcome of pregnancy. Information was collected on predesigned and pretested proforma. Data analysis was done using SPSS version- 23.
Results: A total of 114 antenatal were registered in rural field practice area under Department of Community Medicine, SGRDIMSAR, Amritsar. There were 108 singleton live births and 6 miscarriages among registered antenatal women. Almost half (47.2%) of subjects got their pregnancy registered before 12 weeks. Recommended more than minimum 4 antenatal visits were conducted in almost half (49.1%) of women. Three fourth (75.9%) women in first trimester of pregnancy were suffering from moderate stress while 24.1% women were suffering from low stress.
Conclusions: In the present study maternal factors found to be significantly associated with birth weight of newborn were maternal age at first child, timing of 1st Antenatal visits, weight gain during pregnancy, number of Td (Tetanus diptheria) doses taken and consumption of IFA tablets. Perceived stress score (PSS) was   also found to be significantly associated with birth weight of newborn.
Five-year survival rate in successfully treated tuberculosis patients in Mandya district, Karnataka: a cross sectional study
Authors: Hugara Siddalingaapa , S. Srivatsa , Venugopalan Shruthi , Shetty Shashank S. , Harshitha  , H. Anusha
Published: December 2024

Background: National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) advises two years of follow up of patients cured from any form of tuberculosis. These patients are known to develop long term sequelae. Several studies have reported lower survival rate among recovered TB patients compared to general population.
Methods: Cross sectional study of 150 cured/treatment completed TB patients who had completed five years period after treatment, were selected across Mandya district by stratified random sampling method from seven taluks/blocks. Survival and regression analysis was done to determine the outcome and its risk factors.
Results: 13.3% of the study participants had succumbed due to various medical reasons. Respiratory and cardiac problems were the most common and 75% of the deaths happened between 3rd and 5th year. Five-year survival rate of the study population was 86.7% and for persons aged more than 60 years it dropped to 62.9%. People with DM, history of smoking, alcoholism was at higher risk of mortality along with age more than 60 years. Mean survival period reduced by 7.5 months, 6.8 months, 8.2 months among diabetic patients, smokers and alcoholics respectively. Eight participants had developed tuberculosis again and two of them were drug resistant cases. Binary logistic regression identified higher probability of death in patients with DM and those consuming alcohol.
Conclusions: Mortality among cured / treatment completed TB patients is 13.3%. Five-year survival rate of this population was 86.7%. DM and alcoholism were important predictors of mortality.