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Features of the functioning of apartment museums in the modern sociocultural situation
Authors: Basmanova N. Yu.
Published: March 2024

The article discusses the peculiarities of the implementation of the museum mission in society, namely scientific and educational activities, in relation to the peculiarities of existence and interaction with society of a special small museum type – apartment museums. The factors, conditions, regulations, that form these features of activities, are given. In addition, the ways of expanding and attracting audience to apartment museums, are highlighted and described, that make it possible to minimize disadvantages of small museums, as space of the areas, collections’ and other restrictions. All classical forms of interaction with the audience and the use of multimedia technologies are considered from the point of view of the pros and cons of their implementation on the basis of apartment museums.
Preservation of writing sources as part of cultural heritage and information resource of the country in the digital era
Authors: Maslova Yu. V. , Borodina S. D. , Mansurova A. R.
Published: March 2024

The integration of the country into the processes of digitalization and the emerging information landscape requires significant attention to solving problems and implementing a set of systemic measures to ensure the preservation of document collections as part of the country's cultural heritage. The relevance of the research presented by the author is to generalize the trends of digital transformation of cultural institutions, in particular their document arrays, focused on improving the quality of user service, ensuring the safety of document collections, increasing the possibilities of distributing information about collections, exhibits outside the cultural institution, providing operational access to remote resources.
MultiTASC++: A continuously adaptive scheduler for edge-based multi-device cascade inference
Authors: Nikolaidis Sokratis , Venieris Stylianos I. , Venieris Iakovos S.
Published: March 2024

Cascade systems, consisting of a lightweight model processing all samples and a heavier, high accuracy model refining challenging samples, have become a widely-adopted distributed inference approach to achieving high accuracy and maintaining a low computational burden for mobile and IoT devices. As intelligent indoor environments, like smart homes, continue to expand, a new scenario emerges, the multi-device cascade. In this setting, multiple diverse devices simultaneously utilize a shared heavy model hosted on a server, often situated within or close to the consumer environment. This work introduces MultiTASC++, a continuously adaptive multi-tenancy-aware scheduler that dynamically controls the forwarding decision functions of devices to optimize system throughput while maintaining high accuracy and low latency. Through extensive experimentation in diverse device environments and with varying server-side models, we demonstrate the scheduler's efficacy in consistently maintaining a targeted satisfaction rate while providing the highest available accuracy across different device tiers and workloads of up to 100 devices. This demonstrates its scalability and efficiency in addressing the unique challenges of collaborative DNN inference in dynamic and diverse IoT environments.
Desafios na prevenção do parto pré-termo associado à insuficiência cervical
Authors: Nunes Drielli Mascarenhas Gava , Oliveira Cristiane Alves de , Silva Amanda Bahia Pereira da , Araújo Flavia do Vale
Published: March 2024

Introdução:A insuficiência cervical é um importante fator de risco de prematuridade, principal causa de morbidade e mortalidade perinatais. Objetivo: Revisar critérios diagnósticos e estratégias para reduzir partos pré-termos associados à insuficiência cervical. Métodos: Revisão bibliográfica dos últimos cinco anos (2018–2023), nas bases de dados Pubmed e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, usando descritores relacionados à insuficiência cervical. Foram consideradas revisões sistemáticas e metanálises, e guidelines. Resultados:Foram incluídos 69 artigos. A insuficiência cervical tem critérios diagnósticos pouco claros. As evidências atuais orientam que seu diagnóstico pode ser obtido através da história obstétrica sugestiva, da identificação de colo curto (≤25 mm) por meio de ultrassom, ou colo dilatado na ausência de trabalho de parto na gestação atual. Em mulheres com história sugestiva de insuficiência cervical, é indicada cerclagem eletiva. Em gestações únicas submetidas à vigilância por ultrassom do comprimento cervical entre 160/7 e 246/7 semanas, deve ser oferecida cerclagem para colo curto. Em gestação única, a progesterona está indicada na história de parto pré-termo espontâneo, ou quando observado colo curto no ultrassom transvaginal mesmo sem história de parto pré-termo anterior. Em pacientes de risco habitual, a medida de colo uterino é indicada entre 18 e 24 semanas de gestação, durante o ultrassom morfológico de segundo trimestre. Não há evidências suficientes que suportem o uso do pessário para prevenção de parto pré-termo. Em gestações gemelares não selecionadas, não há evidências para uso de progesterona ou cerclagem cervical para redução de parto pré-termo. Conclusão: A decisão sobre a melhor forma de minimizar o risco de perda gestacional associada à insuficiência cervical deve ser individualizada, considerando a história obstétrica, o encurtamento (ou dilatação) cervical, a experiência da equipe assistencial e o consentimento da gestante.
Improvements in the regulation and implementation of extended producer responsibility systems: analysis from the e-waste case study in the State of São Paulo from 2012 to 2021
Authors: Pereira Raissa Silva de Carvalho , Ribeiro Flávio de Miranda , Günther Wanda Maria Risso
Published: March 2024

A estratégia de implementação da logística reversa no estado de São Paulo foi concebida em três fases de 2011 a 2025, das quais a primeira e a segunda já foram concluídas e a terceira está em andamento. O objetivo do artigo é avaliar a resposta dos sistemas de logística reversa ao avanço da regulação, com base em um estudo de caso dos resíduos de equipamentos eletroeletrônicos no estado de São Paulo. Foi realizada a avaliação do comportamento desses sistemas no período de 2012 a 2021, entre a primeira e a segunda fase de implementação, adotando como variáveis as metas estabelecidas, empresas participantes e resultados alcançados, com dois enfoques: a) análise comparativa entre os dois termos de compromisso estabelecidos com entidades do setor de eletroeletrônicos e firmados, respectivamente, na primeira e na segunda fase; b) análise dos resultados agregados dos sistemas de logística reversa cujos planos de logística reversa foram apresentados ao órgão ambiental estadual em atendimento à regulação, entre 2018 e 2021. Foram constatados avanços da primeira para a segunda fase quanto à variedade de resíduos abrangidos, quantidade e diversidade de atores do ciclo produtivo envolvidos, alcance das metas, abrangência geográfica dos pontos de entrega e resíduos coletados. De 2018 a 2021, o total de pontos de entrega aumentou 37,4 vezes e a quantidade coletada quase quadruplicou. O fator decisivo para esse avanço foi a publicação de regulação inovadora entre as duas fases, vinculando o cumprimento da logística reversa ao licenciamento ambiental em âmbito estadual.
Analysing Groundwater Governance in Uzbekistan through the Lenses of Social-Ecological Systems and Informational Governance
Authors: Schmidt Sylvia , Hamidov Ahmad , Kasymov Ulan
Published: March 2024

Worldwide, groundwater is often poorly understood and misgoverned due to difficulties in monitoring and collective action organisation. Problems occur due to groundwater’s invisible nature, consequent poor groundwater understanding, and systemic institutional failures. In Central Asia, groundwater coordination is important at local as well as national levels, considering regional water competition since state transitions. Historic water overuse further emphasises a need for groundwater coordination between states. Information on aquifer status is often publicly unavailable and rarely shared, even between national governmental agencies. Considering the region’s arid climate and dependence on glacial melt for seasonal flows, protection of groundwater is vital to ensure water access amid pressures such as climate change. Groundwater has historically provided drinking water, with recent increased use as an alternative water source for the agriculture sector. Institutional failures in groundwater governance can be understood as “soft limits” to adaptation in the region, which governance capacity improvements could ameliorate. To understand the current status of Central Asian groundwater governance through an illustrative case of Uzbekistan, we consider its social-ecological system, associated problems (e.g., pollution, and overexploitation), and institutional context. This paper summarises findings specific to Uzbekistan from a systematic literature review on the subject in Central Asia, outlining governance challenges and opportunities. Informational governance is analysed and reveals a clear impact on groundwater use and outcomes. They include: i) uncertainty over status (i.e., quantity and quality); ii) governance complexities at various levels due to multiple knowledges; iii) power constellations and a lack of cooperation suggest increased uncertainty; iv) interest in information reform. Public data access and coordination across the region should better support collective action at local levels, reduce governance complexities, and reduce status quo hierarchies.
Significati ecclesiologici del martirio nella Chiesa Romena Unita con Roma, Greco-Cattolica, ai tempi del comunismo
Authors: Barta Cristian
Published: March 2024

Ecclesiological significations of the martyrdom in the Romanian Church United with Rome, Greek-Catholic, during communism. This article is intended to analyze the martyrdom of the Romanian United Church to present its ecclesiological significations relevant not only for its own local ecclesiological reality but for the whole Catholic Church. The reflection we propose shall follow the theological implications of three aspects identifiable in the situation of the Romanian United Church during the communist persecution: the relationship between martyrdom, Eucharist and the Kingdom of God; the martyrdom of the entire Greek – Catholic synod of Bishops in Romania; the attempt to annihilate an entire local church of the Catholic Church.
The beginnings of christian philosophy: “Fides et ratio”, Chapter IV
Authors: Tamas Iosif
Published: March 2024

In the twentieth year of his pontificate, on September 14, 1998, on the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Pope John Paul II reads the Encyclical Letter on the Relationships between Faith and Reason “Fides et ratio”. The concept of “Christian philosophy” takes on meaning and receives new contributions to the definition of the phrase. Chapter IV of the Encyclical Letter emphasizes the significant stages of the encounter between faith and reason, the drama of the separation between the two, and the eternal novelty of St. Thomas’ thought. Christian philosophy can only be a realistic philosophy, and as philosophy approaches moderate realism, it is Christian. A philosophy of the self has nothing to do with the Christian philosophy. Many consider philosophy to be something indifferent to Christianity and to Christians; they do not want to understand that the meaning and fate of Christianity stands or falls with the philosophy that adopts it; and because apart from Thomism, the other philosophies do not agree with Christianity, without compromise on one side or the other, they say: not only in reality, but also in theory, Thomism is Christian philosophy; the others are more or less philosophical, because they are more or less Christian. The “dark cloud” of mystery that separates believers from unbelievers will help to develop a balanced and communicable level of understanding Christian philosophy, useful to both. In this first part we will focus on: the presence of St. Paul in Athens; the cautious attitude of Christians towards gnosis; the role of Saint Irenaeus and Tertullian.
Il fondamento e la natura della sinodalità ecclesiale nella teologia di Dumitru Staniloae
Authors: Lupu Stefan
Published: March 2024

In the vision of the Orthodox theologian Dumitru Stăniloae, ecclesial synodality has a double foundation: natural and theological, and manifests itself as a communion in the Holy Spirit. The natural foundation of ecclesial synodality consists in the fact that humanity was created as a “whole,” identical in being, but different in its constituents. The theological foundation of ecclesial synodality results from the dogma of the Holy Trinity and from the creation of man in the image and likeness of God. Reffering to the nature of ecclesial synodality, Staniloae states that this is the full actualization of natural synodality in Christ and in Church, that is, the “healthy balance” between the unity of human nature and the diversity of persons. The organic and symphonic unity of the Church mystical body, is the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, ecclesial synodality is an expression of the organic unity of the mystical Body of Christ and manifests itself as a communion in the Holy Spirit.
L’esperienza di Paolo sulla strada di Damasco
Authors: Imbrisca Ionuţ Eremia
Published: March 2024

The following article is entitled Saint Paul’s experience on the road to Damascus. Saint Paul’s experience on the road to Damascus, where he meets the Risen Christ, will be presented, in my article, from the inside (the testimony of Paul expressed in his letters) to the outside (saint Luke’s account in Acts: especially Acts 9:1-19a; with references also to the other two stories of Luke on the same event: Acts 22:1-21 and Acts 26:9-23). In order to analyze Paul’s testimony on the road to Damascus as it is presented in his letters we will focus on the First Letter to the Corinthians (1Cor 15:3-11), the Letter to the Galatians (Gal 1:13-17) and the Letter to the Philippians (Phil 3:1-14). My presentation will start with a brief presentation of Paul and will conclude with a look at the missionary activity of the Apostle, culminating with his martyrdom. In this article, I would like to emphasize how Paul’s “strength” meets the one of God, capable of transforming him.
Perspektiven der sozialen Umkehr im Prozess des Wertewandels
Authors: Farcas Lucian
Published: March 2024

A study that is focussed on the conversion from the social sin and on the transformation of the social structures affected by sin must take into account not only the strictly religious and ecclesial field, but also the phenomena in social- community life. According to the way in which the paradigm of the change of values in the society is interpreted and to the consequences that result from it on the realization and organization of life on a personal and social level, in this paper at first it is described a mostly optimistic thesis. In a second step, it is presented a thesis with rather pessimistic tendencies. Finally, a realistic thesis is analyzed, which emphasizes the ambivalence of changing values and highlights the significance of the synthesis of values for a good direction of life in modern society.
Laudato si’ – The Merciful Solidarity
Authors: Echert Michail Iulian
Published: March 2024

Laudato si’, published in 2015, represents Pope Francis’ first social encyclical letter. It has a close connection with two other social documents: Rerun novarum (1891) and Gaudium et spes (1965). Laudato si’ follows the steps of these revolutionary documents, treating the nowadays “new things” and concerning about the right way to interpret the signs of time. The central motif of interconnection presents in Laudato si’, Pope Francis underlining the profound relationship between the welfare of the natural environment and human well-being. In the current globalised context, the interdependence between states creates the conception of a single world, and for this reason, is necessary a joint plan. Pope Francis asks for clear solutions and cooperation, especially in ceasing or at least reducing the damages brought upon “Mother Earth”, and, simultaneously, invites the international community to solidarity and collaboration, as an answer to the globalisation of indifference. Laudato si’ sees the creation as a family. Each creature is considered to be as a sibling for the human being – in other words, it is about of a fraternity of the creation, an ecologic order oriented towards truth, kindness and beauty. Having the same Creator, the humans and nature are on the same road of solidarity, therefore merciful solidarity must be shown to all, as this calling is enrooted in God’s love for every creature.
SERVICES QUALITY IN RELIGIOUS TOURISM WITH REFERENCE TO NAVAGRAHA TEMPLES IN THANJAVUR DISTRICT
Authors: Commerce Arockkia joseph jerald , Periyasami Dr. N.
Published: March 2024

This research delves into the realm of Religious Tourism Service Quality, specifically focusing on the Navagraha Temples in the culturally rich Thanjavur District. As the oldest form of tourism, religious pilgrimage has witnessed substantial growth in recent years. The study employs the World Tourism Organization's standards to assess safety, hygiene, accessibility, transparency, authenticity, and harmony in the context of these temples. Using a structured questionnaire and statistical analysis, the research unveils pilgrims' perceptions of service quality across various dimensions and establishes correlations with overall satisfaction. The findings provide valuable insights for practitioners, temple management, and policymakers in enhancing the religious tourism experience in this region.
PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN TRANSLATION DENGAN COMPUTER ASSISTED TRANSLATION TOOLS (CAT Tools)
Authors: A.A. Istri Yudhi Pramawati
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan pembelajaran translation dengan berbantuan Computer Assisted Translation Tools (CAT Tools) bagi mahasiswa semester 6 FKIP Unmas Denpasar. Metode yang diterapkan dalam penelitian ini yaitu kualitatif fenomenologi, dimana untuk pengumpulan data,  peneliti melakukan pengamatan langsung pada kelas-kelas penerjemahan di semester 6. Wawancara dilakukan kepada mahasiswa guna mengetahui motivasi mereka dalam pembelajaran translation dengan CAT Tools. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, diketahui bahwa pembelajaran translation dengan CAT Tools membuat mahasiswa lebih percaya diri dengan terjemahan yang mereka hasilkan. Mahasiswa juga tidak terbebani dengan pencarian daftar padanan kosakata yang belum mereka ketahui sebelumnya karena Cat Tools memberikan referensi penerjemahan
KAJIAN DINAMIKA DAN TANTANGAN JIWA KEWIRAUSAHAAN PADA GENERASI MUDA
Authors: Widianarko Kusnadi Eko , Nugroho Lucky , Utami Wiwik
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tantangan-tantangan yang dihadapi pemuda dalam berwirausaha dan mengetahui solusi untuk membantu pemuda dalam mengatasi tantangan tersebut. Lebih lanjut metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk membahas rumusan masalah yang meliputi: (i) Tantangan-tantangan apa saja yang dihadapi pemuda dalam berwirausaha?; (ii) Apa yang dapat dilakukan untuk membantu pemuda dalam mengatasi tantangan dalam berwirausaha?. Adapun Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah (i) Tantangan untuk menjadi wirausahawan bagi pemuda di Indonesia adalah rendahnya motivasi mereka dikarenakan masih banyaknya pemahaman dari keluarga dimana mereka dibesarkan bahwa profesi pegawai menjadi prioritas dibandingkan menjadi pengusaha; (ii) Solusi atas tantangan tersebut adalah adanya kolaborasi dari berbagai stakeholder untuk meningkatkan literasi kewirausahaan kepada kalangan muda sejak dini baik melalui saluran formal maupun non formal. Implikasi penelitian ini adalah memberikan informasi dan referensi baik kepada praktisi maupun akademisi serta mendorong pengembangan wirausaha pada pemuda sebagai upaya meningkatkan jumlah wirausahawan dalam berkontribusi bagi perekonomian nasional.
POTENTIAL ATTRACTIVENESS OF SINGKAWANG CAP GO MEH FESTIVAL
Authors: Ika Suryono Djunaid  , Febriana Lisanti
Published: March 2024

The Cap Go Meh Festival is an ethnic Chinese tradition derived from the words Cap Go meaning fifteen and Meh meaning night, so Cap Go Meh is the fifteenth night. Cap Go Meh is celebrated every year on the fifteenth day after the Chinese New Year, this is an annual event in Singkawang City. This festival is also called the here ditary celebration which is always commemorated by the Chinese tribe. and support by the local governmentasone of the biggest annual events.The Cap Go Meh celebration in Singkawang City is a unique tradition because it is a localculture with Chinese ethnicity. The Cap Go Meh tradition in Singkawang City has become one of the attractions for local and foreign tourists. Usually there is a show that is always displayed in the celebration of Cap Go Meh Singkawang. This study aims to find out (1) Attractions found at the Cap Go Meh Festival in Singkawang City (2) Amenity found at the Cap Go Meh in Singkawang City (3) Accessibility founf at the Cap Go Meh in Singkawang City (4) Ancilliary found at the Festival in Singkawang City. collection techniquesuse dare observation,study documentation andin- depthin terviews. The data analysis techniquerefersto the concept of (Huberman, 1992). There sults of the study show that the Cap Go Meh Festival has a unique and high cultural preservation. Improvement efforts can be made both internally from people and event sand the event attracts the attention of visitors to participate.Suggestions that can be submitted on the results of this study are addressed to the organizers, the people of Singkawang City and the local government by paying attention to cultural preservation
Seed Longevity and Survival of Seed Borne Diseases After 35 Years Conservation in Permafrost – Report From the 100 Year Storage Experiment
Authors:   Nordic Genetic Resource Center (NordGen), Asdal Åsmund
Published: March 2024

The Nordic Gene Bank (predecessor to today's plant section of The Nordic Genetic Resource Center, NordGen) established the 100 year seed storage experiment in Coal mine no. 3 outside Longyearbyen in 1986. The experiment was established with the aim to monitor the longevity of seeds in this Nordic back-up seed collection that were deposited in the coal mine from 1984 and to gain general knowledge about the longevity of seed stored under permafrost conditions, as well as studying the survival of seed borne plant pathogens. Seed samples have regularly been withdrawn for analysis according to a fixed withdrawal and analyze plan, that will continue until the last samples are analyzed in 2086.
The Snow Lake Deposits in Manitoba, Canada: Formation of Metamorphosed Amphibolite Facies Orogenic Gold Deposits During a Progressive and Prograde Orogenic Event
Authors: Rubingh Kate E.L. , Lafrance Bruno , Gibson Harold L.
Published: March 2024

The Snow Lake camp is located in the ca. 1.89 Ga Flin Flon-Glennie Complex in the Paleoproterozoic Trans-Hudson orogen, Manitoba, Canada. The Flin Flon-Glennie Complex is bordered by the ca. 1.855 to 1.84 Ga metasedimentary Kisseynew domain to the north and by the Archean Superior craton to the east and is underlain by the Archean Sask microcraton. It hosts several orogenic gold deposits, including the No. 3 zone, Boundary zone, and New Britannia deposit (Toots, Dick, Hogg, Ruttan, and Mine East zones), which formed during thrusting of the Flin Flon-Glennie Complex and Kisseynew domain over the Sask microcraton. The New Britannia deposit produced 1.6 Moz Au and is the largest orogenic gold deposit in the Trans-Hudson orogen in Manitoba. The deposits consist of quartz ± carbonate veins surrounded by alteration zones of biotite, hornblende, plagioclase ± carbonate, diopside, orthoclase, and garnet. The veins and ore zones are folded within the hinge of the synthrusting Nor-Acme anticline, which has an axial plane cleavage defined by biotite and hornblende, but they also cut across the hinge of the anticline and contain foliated fragments of the wall rocks. These mutually overprinting relationships suggest that the veins and ore zones are synfolding. Garnet, diopside, and amphibole porphyroblasts grew during folding because they overgrow the foliation, which also wraps around them. Inclusions of gold and sulfide minerals within the porphyroblasts indicate that mineralization was emplaced early during folding at greenschist or lower amphibolite metamorphic conditions prior to the growth of the porphyroblasts at peak middle amphibolite metamorphic conditions. These observations are corroborated by laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry element maps of arsenopyrite grains. These maps reveal a primary internal enrichment of gold in arsenopyrite grains from the Toots, No. 3, and Boundary zones and a lack of primary lattice-bound gold in arsenopyrite grains of the Dick, Ruttan, and Mine East zones. The latter results from the deposition or remobilization of gold during a second hydrothermal event that occurred during shearing of these ore zones along a structure, the Howe Sound fault, which acted as a detachment surface during folding. The Snow Lake deposits are examples of orogenic gold deposits that formed early during a major thrusting and folding event and were later modified and metamorphosed at middle amphibolite facies conditions during the same progressive orogenic event.
Congresso norte-paranaense de educação física escolar: integrando pesquisa e ensino pela ação extensionista
Authors: Palma José Augusto Victoria , Palma Ângela Pereira Teixeira Victoria , Nunes César Aparecido
Published: March 2024

Em atendimento à uma demanda feita por professores realizamos o evento denominado de Congresso Norte Paranaense de Educação Física Escolar – CONPEF, que já teve 11 edições, cujo objetivo geral que permeia todas as edições é implementar uma forma preparação e desenvolvimento profissional, em que os envolvidos, professores e estudantes de Educação Física, pudessem socializar constructos e encontrar respostas para muitas de suas dúvidas e problemas. Neste estudo o objetivo geral foi identificar a influência do Congresso Norte Paranaense de Educação Física Escolar na organização e ensino da Educação Física em municípios da região norte do Paraná. Decorreu desse objetivo nossa questão básica: Quais foram as possíveis influências e inspirações do Congresso Norte Paranaense de Educação Física Escolar para o ensino da Educação Física na Região norte do Paraná? Estabelecemos, como hipótese de trabalho e premissa geral em todos os eventos que o processo de preparação e qualificação de professores em formação inicial e continuada, quando integrados, proporcionaria a aquisição, via construção ativa e crítica, de saberes relacionados diretamente com a prática profissional favorecendo nova compreensão do saber, fazer, saber-fazer, da relação pedagógica, do contexto educacional, seus efeitos e relações e coordenações. Como interlocutores foram selecionados professores de Educação Física de cinco Secretarias Municipais de Educação, da região norte do Paraná que haviam participado de no mínimo uma das edições do CONPEF até 2013, em sua 6ª edição. A coleta de dados foi feita via questionário que abordou Dimensões e critérios no domínio da avaliação em termos científicos e do impacto do Evento na prática docente. Os resultados mostram que o Evento contribuiu com as práticas e relações pedagógicas acontecidas no contexto escolar, apresentando adequabilidade, coerência e inovações. Destacam-se as indicações de que o CONPEF satisfaz bem e satisfaz muito bem aquilo que o professorado espera. Esta pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa Envolvendo Seres Humanos da Universidade Estadual de Londrina.
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS FOR A TRUCK-DRONE HYBRID MODEL IN LAST MILE DELIVERY
Authors: Tezei José Francisco , De Freitas Claudia Regina , Lombardi Neto Antonio , Rodrigues Paulo Cesar Chagas , Luche José Roberto Dale
Published: March 2024

The delivery sector, already on an upward trend prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, experienced a significant boost in demand for its services during the pandemic. However, the most expensive aspect for companies in this domain is the 'last mile' delivery costs, which can account for up to 45% of total logistics expenses. In light of this, our paper presents a study aiming to leverage this market trend to reduce company costs. We propose a hybrid model combining trucks and drones for last-mile delivery and conduct a market analysis for a company interested in developing this model. Drone deliveries are anticipated to grow at an annual rate of approximately 45%, outpacing the overall sector. This market outlook presents a compelling opportunity for entrepreneurs: the market is nascent, with a noticeable upward trend in both demand and investment. The truck-drone hybrid model, being up to 70% faster and 60% less expensive compared to traditional methods, offers dual benefits: enhanced customer satisfaction with lower expenditure, and reduced operational costs for companies while improving service quality. Despite pending regulatory challenges, the prevailing trend in technology advancements and major retailers' interest suggests a favorable outlook for legal approvals. As a novel technology, it naturally encounters some skepticism. Furthermore, drone usage has positive environmental implications, whether through alternative energy sources or traffic reduction, aligning well with the current ESG-driven market trends.
IMPACTO DO PROGRAMA TERESA DE BENGUELA POR MEIO DA CAPACITAÇÃO DE MULHERES EM VULNERABILIDADE SOCIOECONÔMICA: A PRODUÇÃO DE PLANTAS MEDICINAIS E AROMÁTICAS NO EMPREENDEDORISMO FEMININO EM POXORÉU – MT
Authors: Caetano Vinícius Camargo , De Moraes Thiago Maia Sayão
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo investiga o impacto do Programa Teresa de Benguela, uma iniciativa do Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso (IFMT), focado no empoderamento de mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade socioeconômica em Poxoréu, MT. O programa se destaca por integrar o empreendedorismo feminino com o cultivo e a comercialização de plantas medicinais e aromáticas. A pesquisa analisa como essa abordagem contribui para a autonomia financeira e o fortalecimento da posição social das mulheres envolvidas. Através de uma metodologia que combina revisão bibliográfica e estudos de caso, o estudo demonstra o sucesso do programa em fomentar habilidades empresariais e valorizar o conhecimento tradicional das comunidades locais sobre plantas medicinais. O artigo argumenta que iniciativas como o Programa Teresa de Benguela são cruciais para a transformação socioeconômica, especialmente em comunidades rurais onde as mulheres enfrentam desafios significativos devido à vulnerabilidade socioeconômica.
SPINAL ANATOMY AND BEYOND: INVESTIGATING DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE
Authors: KHAN QUA , MALIK F , REHMAN A , NAQVI SAZ , AZHAR F
Published: March 2024

Degenerative disc disease is a common manifestation in routine spine imaging; this finding is partly attributable to physiological aging and partly to a pathological condition, and sometimes, this distinction is simply not clear. The study's main objective is to find the spinal anatomy and investigate degenerative disc disease in spinal patients. This mixed-methods study was conducted in a public hospital in Karachi, Pakistan from March 2023 to September 2023. Fifty patients diagnosed with DDD are enrolled, with comprehensive clinical assessments conducted to evaluate symptomatology, functional impairment, and radiological findings. Additionally, advanced imaging modalities, including MRI and CT scans, elucidate structural changes within the spinal column. Preliminary analysis reveals a mean disc height loss of 3.2 mm (±0.8) across the study cohort, with significant variability observed among individual patients. Annular tears are prevalent in 70% of cases, predominantly localized to the lumbar spine. Furthermore, facet joint degeneration is evident in 85% of patients, with a mean grade of 2.4 (±0.6) on the Pfirrmann scale. Correlation analysis demonstrates a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.56, p < 0.001) between disc height loss and severity of clinical symptoms. It is concluded that this study provides the complex pathology of degenerative disc disease (DDD) and its impact on spinal anatomy. Through a comprehensive investigation involving clinical assessments and advanced imaging techniques, we have elucidated the spectrum of degenerative changes within the intervertebral discs and facet joints.
GBA-related diseases and the application in Tourette syndrome treatment
Authors: Liao Jiaxuan
Published: March 2024

This paper discusses the gut-brain axis (GBA) and how it takes part in various neurological diseases, including Alzheimers disease (AD), Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and Tourette syndrome. The gut microbiota, inducing vital communications with the brain through the GBA, is not to be neglected in maintaining physiological balance, with the potential to become a source of new therapeutic opportunities for treating these diseases. Current studies show that methods such as personalized diets, oral bacteriotherapy, and multi-strain probiotics like SLAB51 and DEX have promising results in treating AD and ADHD through manipulation of the biotas. Based on the analysis of previous research, this paper finds how changes in gut microbiota amount in feces between healthy and TS mice, in particular the decrease in Firmicutes and Actinobacteria, and the increase in Bacteroidetes and Proteobacteria. However, future studies and experiments are required to evaluate potential side effects of microbiome alterations in humans, and potential treatments for Tourettes syndrome based on gut microbiota analysis. The GBA is a promising area for developing new therapeutic approaches for neurological diseases, and future research in this field holds great potential for advancements in the treatment of these disorders currently with no verified cures.
Forty-Hertz light oscillations did not change the natural fear behavior of the 5xfAD mice with looming visual stimuli
Authors: Wu Yuanlin
Published: March 2024

In recent studiesresearchers have found that gamma oscillations (40Hz) significantly reduced in some neurological diseases. In this article, we will investigate whether the looming stimulation experiment to mice can be used as a way to test the efficacy of 40Hz light stimulation. The results showed that the fearful characteristics displayed by the treated 5xFAD mice, including the response of returning to the nest, freezing, etc. were changed compared with the control group, but did not reach a significant difference. 40Hz light oscillation did not improve the natural fear behavior of 5xFAD mice, and it may be that this physical therapy mode has limited effect on the basic physiological response of AD mice. The effects of intensity and frequency of therapeutic stimulation on the fear cognition of 5xFAD mice will be tested in subsequent experiments.
Ethnic and geographic disparities in Helicobacter pylori infection: Unraveling the complexities of gastric cancer prevalence
Authors: Chen Anni
Published: March 2024

This literature review delves into the complex relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and gastric cancer, focusing on ethnic and geographic disparities. It examines the varying prevalence of H. pylori across different regions and ethnic groups, the pathogenicity of different bacterial strains, and the influence of genetic, dietary, and socio-economic factors on gastric cancer incidence. The review identifies critical research gaps and underscores the need for an integrated approach to understand these disparities better and develop targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
Assessment of the application prospects of reverse vaccinology in vaccine development
Authors: Li Zhenghao
Published: March 2024

Reverse vaccinology (RV) is a groundbreaking approach that uses bioinformatics and sequencing techniques to identify and design vaccines that target specific antigen epitopes. Compared to traditional methods, RV is faster, more specific, and potentially safer. It expedites antigen identification, optimizes antigen selection, and enhances vaccine design through computer-assisted epitope selection and linker optimization. RV offers advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness and safety by reducing the need for complex procedures and animal immunization. It has been successfully applied in the development of vaccines for various diseases, including SARS-CoV-2 and HPV. Challenges remain, but RVs efficiency, specificity, and potential cost savings position it as a powerful tool in global vaccine development efforts. Continued research and innovation in antigen optimization, epitope design, linker selection, safety considerations, and collaboration will further enhance RVs potential for tackling existing and emerging diseases. Overall, RV revolutionizes vaccine development, offering a promising approach to improve global health outcomes.
High precision weighing and uncertainty assessment in reagent preparation
Authors: Zheng Yang , Yuan Xujun , Zhang Rongfu , Chen Qi
Published: March 2024

The volume of the reagent in one tube was difficult to be measured in reagent preparation, as the volume of each portion was extremely small. Formerly, the measurement errors of direct weighing method were large. Therefore, the method of twice minusing method was used to weighing in order to obtain the reagent preparation result more accurately. The sources of uncertainty of this method were analyzed and the uncertainty was evaluated, the uncertainty of twice minusing method and direct weighing method was compared. The results showed that the expanded uncertainty of the reagents in one of the eight-connected tubes was 2.26610-4 g (k = 2) when using twice minusing method, and the expanded uncertainty was 1.70410-3 g (k = 2) when using direct weighing method, so the results of twice minusing method were more reliable.
Association between vaping use and mental health among youth in the United States
Authors: Wang Anqiao
Published: March 2024

The study aimed to find the association between e-cigarette use and mental health among youth in the United States. Google Scholar was used as the search engine in this study. PubMed was used as a database. We focused on observational studies, looking into the association between vaping and mental health conditions among adolescents in the United States. We found 1,692 studies and removed duplicates. After reviewing abstracts and titles, we manually removed 1,684 studies. Finally, eight studies were included. E-cigarette use was associated with mental health, such as depression, anxiety, psychological distress, internalizing, and externalizing. Only one study showed that there was no association between vaping and mental health conditions. It is essential to increase awareness regarding the correlation between electronic cigarettes and mental health among adolescents.
Application of genetically modified technology in food
Authors: Yan Kaichen
Published: March 2024

At present, the arable land area in China is continuously decreasing, but the population is steadily increasing, and the demand for food quality among people is also increasing. Genetically modified food, with its high yield, disease and insect resistance, high survival rate, and excellent quality, will be rapidly developed, and the development prospects of genetically modified food are bright. Compared with non-genetically modified foods, genetically modified foods have similar nutrition, equal safety, and excellent quality. It will bring greater economic benefits. With the development of the times, science and technology are constantly changing, and genetically modified engineering is gradually entering our lives, affecting our lives. Food is one aspect of it. The application of genetically modified technology in food is increasingly attracting people's attention. The research method used in this article is a literature review, which studies the benefits and disadvantages of genetically modified technology on food, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified technology on food, and our measures. Advantages: Increase crop yield and quality, and improve nutritional value. Disadvantages have an impact on human health or the management and use of genetically modified foods, the following targeted measures can be taken: strict safety assessment and supervision, strengthening research and development, etc. The conclusion of this study is to continue to refine genetically modified technology and comprehensively strengthen the regulation of genetically modified foods, to benefit humanity better. The study provides suggestions about public health security, food safety, and supply, accumulation of scientific knowledge
Linguistic Personality of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Character Nebula: Narrative and LIWC Analyses
Authors: Berezhna Marharyta
Published: March 2024

Blockbuster films intended for an international audience often depict universally recognisable psychological motivations and limitations, presenting characters whose verbal expressions create distinct psychological impressions. This paper focused on the relationship between language use, including narratives and psychological categories of words, and the psychological traits of cinematic personalities. The study aimed to investigate how a character's language usage exposed their personality, psychological attributes, and transformations throughout their story arc and archetype. To achieve this, in the research a connection between Maslow's hierarchy of human needs, Jung's concept of archetypes, and Schmidt's typology of master characters in fiction was drawn, which expanded the understanding of the heroine Nebula from Guardians of the Galaxy verbal behavior. The research further defined the character's psychological image and arc by analysing their speech patterns. It identified the character's archetypes, namely the Backstabber and the Father's Daughter, and explored the progression between these archetypes. Additionally, the article employed the narrative analysis to construct the character's story. The narrative analysis was concluded with the implementation of the LIWC-22 psycholinguistic analysis in order to validate the findings derived from the psycholinguistics and cinematic studies. This method allowed for a comprehensive examination of the language used by cinematic characters, providing insights into their psychological traits and development. Ultimately, this research has contributed to the comprehension of how people's psychological characteristics are depicted and communicated through language in mass cinematography.
Sartrean Insights on Understanding the Repercussions of Rape Trauma in the Gripping Narratives of Roxanne Gay and Neesha Arter
Authors: Preethika F Hephzibah , J Sharon
Published: March 2024

Women have been subjugated to violence from time immemorial. One of the most horrific forms of violence is sexual violence and rape. Their voice was not heard until the rise of second wave feminism which began around 1970. Women started to write about their experiences in the form of memoirs to bring to light the atrocities of rape and the implications of trauma and its impact. Sexual assault inflicts profound psychological and emotional wounds that give rise to a condition referred to as ‘Rape Trauma”. Rape Trauma Syndrome includes of a wide range of physical and psychological signs such as insomnia, nightmare, flashbacks, anxiety, and depression and so on and they last for a long period of time in one’s life. The research uses two memoirs written by American women, Roxanne Gay’s Hunger: A Memoir of my Body (2017) and Neesha Arter’s Controlled: The worst Night of my Life and its Aftermath (2015). The research uses Sartre’s perspective on embodiment, freedom, self to analyse rape trauma. The research uses Jean Paul Sartre’s concept to analyse the immense effects of rape trauma on the lives of the two women as documented in their memoirs. Using the framework provided by Constance L. Mui, the research delineates how rape trauma destroys the fundamental project of the protagonists and how rape trauma annihilates an individual from her own body and isolates her from the world.
The “Persistence” of Ideological “Instability” in Samuel Richardson’s Pamela, Or Virtue Rewarded and Henry Fielding’s Joseph Andrews
Authors: Aldowkat Issam M. , Aldukhayil Zakarya
Published: March 2024

This essay builds on M. McKeon’s premises in The Origins of the English Novel (1987) in order to explore how Samuel Richardson’s Pamela, Or Virtue Rewarded and Henry Fielding’s Joseph Andrews struggle to diminish social and cultural instabilities that persisted in the fluctuating attitudes, namely; the aristocratic, progressive and conservative, towards the individual’s honor in their respective social orders. The novels supposedly, according to McKeon, set to resolve these instabilities; however, the essay underscores the novels’ inability to effectively achieve this objective. The essay demonstrates that both Pamela and Joseph Andrews instead internalized the ideological instability as they failed to uphold distinct reformative perspective at the expense of the other. The novels are usually read as culprits of progressive ideals; that is, they advocate for assessing individuals’ worth according to their actions rather than their lineage, which aristocracy historically instilled as a criterion. However, the essay illustrates how the novels simultaneously exhibit the persistence of that conservative model, recycling of aristocracy, which defines people’s honor based on their nurture.
Kepemimpinan Kewirausahaan Berbasis Pesantren; Kelincahan Strategis Lembaga Pendidikan Islam Menuju Kemandirian Finansial
Authors: Farisi Yudik Al , Zubaidi Ahmad , Alianroo Brillian
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi konsep kepemimpinan kewirausahaan berbasis pesantren sebagai solusi untuk mengatasi tantangan pembiayaan pendidikan. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif studi kasus di Pesantren Nurul Jadid, penelitian ini menyoroti strategi pemimpin dalam mencapai kemandirian finansial melalui kegiatan wirausaha. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi partisipatif, wawancara mendalam, dan analisis dokumen. Pemilihan dan pengelolaan sumber daya manusia, keuangan, material, dan mesin diidentifikasi sebagai faktor kunci dalam mendukung keberlanjutan program. Hasil penelitian memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang fleksibilitas strategis lembaga pendidikan Islam dalam menghadapi dinamika zaman modern melalui pendekatan kewirausahaan.
Perumusan Visi Misi Jasa Lembaga Pendidikan
Authors: Rafiudin Chepi , Bahaf Abdul Mu'in , Zohriah Anis
Published: March 2024

Sekolah sebagai salah satu lembaga pendidikan dengan tantangan yang harus diwujudkan pendidikan nasional dengan melaksanakan tugas dengan baik. Saat memainkan peran sebagai lembaga pendidikan, sekolah harus dikelola dengan baik untuk mencapai tujuan pendidikan yang optimal. Manajemen sekolah yang tidak terspesialisasi dapat mengganggu proses pendidikan yang sedang berlangsung. Visi dan Misi adalah elemen yang sangat penting di sekolah dimana visi dan misi merupakan pekerjaan yang ditentukan oleh para pemangku kepentingan untuk mencapai keadaan yang diinginkan di masa depan sebagai manifestasi dari tujuan. Hasil analisis pada dasarnya adalah sebagai berikut: Pertama, mengembangkan visi dan misi sekolah bukanlah tugas yang mudah, membutuhkan pengawasan, dan melibatkan semua orang yang terlibat. Kedua, visi dan misi sekolah mencakup banyak hal besar, antara lain: sebuah tujuan untuk mencapai bahkan hal kecil tapi sangat mendesak seperti anggaran tahunan, rencanakan semua ini sebanyak mungkin dan ketika menjalankan identitas sekolah hanya dapat dilihat dengan membaca visi dan misi mereka secara praktis. Dengan melibatkan seluruh pemangku kepentingan, penyusunan visi dan misi bukanlah tugas yang mudah.