bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mortalidad del jabalí (Sus scrofa) en carreteras de la provincia de Salamanca (NO de españa): ¿influencia de su comportamiento social?
Authors: Peris Salvador , Baquedano Raquel , Sánchez Arancha , Pescador Moisés
Published: November 2024

Road mortality of wild boar (Sus scrofa) in salamanca province (NW Spain). Influence of its social behaviour? With 33.5% of the total road collisions, the Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) is the wild ungulate species more frequently killed on the Salamanca province (northern Spanish plateau). An increase in road killings, as well as in hunting bags of the species, is showed during the years 1997-2002. Collisions are produced mainly from September to November, in coincidence with autumn outbreak of the family groups-, most of them are taken along 18.00 h - 01.00 h- with a peak at the 22.00 h- time where most of the young animals are active, and on Sundays (23.86% of accidents). According to estimated wild boar population in the region, road mortality accounts to only to 0.8%, whereas hunting made up to 30%. Croplands and pasture grasslands with evergreen oaks, are the main landscapes where most of the crashes were given (75.7%).
Natural forgetting reversibly modulates engram expression
Authors: O'Leary James D , Bruckner Rasmus , Autore Livia , Ryan Tomás J
Published: November 2024

Memories are stored as ensembles of engram neurons and their successful recall involves the reactivation of these cellular networks. However, significant gaps remain in connecting these cell ensembles with the process of forgetting. Here, we utilized a mouse model of object memory and investigated the conditions in which a memory could be preserved, retrieved, or forgotten. Direct modulation of engram activity via optogenetic stimulation or inhibition either facilitated or prevented the recall of an object memory. In addition, through behavioral and pharmacological interventions, we successfully prevented or accelerated forgetting of an object memory. Finally, we showed that these results can be explained by a computational model in which engrams that are subjectively less relevant for adaptive behavior are more likely to be forgotten. Together, these findings suggest that forgetting may be an adaptive form of engram plasticity which allows engrams to switch from an accessible state to an inaccessible state.
SntB triggers the antioxidant pathways to regulate development and aflatoxin biosynthesis in Aspergillus flavus
Authors: Wu Dandan , Yang Chi , Yao Yanfang , Ma Dongmei , Lin Hong , Hao Ling , Xin Wenwen , Ye Kangfu , Sun Minghui , Hu Yule , Yang Yanling , Zhuang Zhenhong
Published: November 2024

The epigenetic reader SntB was identified as an important transcriptional regulator of growth, development, and secondary metabolite synthesis in Aspergillus flavus. However, the underlying molecular mechanism is still unclear. In this study, by gene deletion and complementation, we found SntB is essential for mycelia growth, conidial production, sclerotia formation, aflatoxin synthesis, and host colonization. Chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq) and RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis revealed that SntB played key roles in oxidative stress response of A. flavus, influencing related gene activity, especially catC encoding catalase. SntB regulated the expression activity of catC with or without oxidative stress, and was related to the expression level of the secretory lipase (G4B84_008359). The deletion of catC showed that CatC participated in the regulation of fungal morphogenesis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) level, and aflatoxin production, and that CatC significantly regulated fungal sensitive reaction and AFB1 yield under oxidative stress. Our study revealed the potential machinery that SntB regulated fungal morphogenesis, mycotoxin anabolism, and fungal virulence through the axle of from H3K36me3 modification to fungal virulence and mycotoxin biosynthesis. The results of this study shed light into the SntB-mediated transcript regulation pathways of fungal mycotoxin anabolism and virulence, which provided potential strategy to control the contamination of A. flavus and its aflatoxins.
Molecular basis of neurodegeneration in a mouse model of Polr3-related disease
Authors: Moir Robyn D , Merheb Emilio , Chitu Violeta , Stanley E Richard , Willis Ian M
Published: November 2024

Pathogenic variants in subunits of RNA polymerase (Pol) III cause a spectrum of Polr3-related neurodegenerative diseases including 4H leukodystrophy. Disease onset occurs from infancy to early adulthood and is associated with a variable range and severity of neurological and non-neurological features. The molecular basis of Polr3-related disease pathogenesis is unknown. We developed a postnatal whole-body mouse model expressing pathogenic Polr3a mutations to examine the molecular mechanisms by which reduced Pol III transcription results primarily in central nervous system phenotypes. Polr3a mutant mice exhibit behavioral deficits, cerebral pathology and exocrine pancreatic atrophy. Transcriptome and immunohistochemistry analyses of cerebra during disease progression show a reduction in most Pol III transcripts, induction of innate immune and integrated stress responses and cell-type-specific gene expression changes reflecting neuron and oligodendrocyte loss and microglial activation. Earlier in the disease when integrated stress and innate immune responses are minimally induced, mature tRNA sequencing revealed a global reduction in tRNA levels and an altered tRNA profile but no changes in other Pol III transcripts. Thus, changes in the size and/or composition of the tRNA pool have a causal role in disease initiation. Our findings reveal different tissue- and brain region-specific sensitivities to a defect in Pol III transcription.
The recurrent temporal restricted Boltzmann machine captures neural assembly dynamics in whole-brain activity
Authors: Quiroz Monnens Sebastian , Peters Casper , Hesselink Luuk Willem , Smeets Kasper , Englitz Bernhard
Published: November 2024

Animal behaviour alternates between stochastic exploration and goal-directed actions, which are generated by the underlying neural dynamics. Previously, we demonstrated that the compositional Restricted Boltzmann Machine (cRBM) can decompose whole-brain activity of larval zebrafish data at the neural level into a small number (∼100-200) of assemblies that can account for the stochasticity of the neural activity (van der Plas et al., eLife, 2023). Here, we advance this representation by extending to a combined stochastic-dynamical representation to account for both aspects using the recurrent temporal RBM (RTRBM) and transfer-learning based on the cRBM estimate. We demonstrate that the functional advantage of the RTRBM is captured in the temporal weights on the hidden units, representing neural assemblies, for both simulated and experimental data. Our results show that the temporal expansion outperforms the stochastic-only cRBM in terms of generalization error and achieves a more accurate representation of the moments in time. Lastly, we demonstrate that we can identify the original time-scale of assembly dynamics by estimating multiple RTRBMs at different temporal resolutions. Together, we propose that RTRBMs are a valuable tool for capturing the combined stochastic and time-predictive dynamics of large-scale data sets.
Positive Unlabeled Learning Selected Not At Random (PULSNAR): class proportion estimation without the selected completely at random assumption
Authors: Kumar Praveen , Lambert Christophe G.
Published: November 2024

Positive and unlabeled (PU) learning is a type of semi-supervised binary classification where the machine learning algorithm differentiates between a set of positive instances (labeled) and a set of both positive and negative instances (unlabeled). PU learning has broad applications in settings where confirmed negatives are unavailable or difficult to obtain, and there is value in discovering positives among the unlabeled (e.g., viable drugs among untested compounds). Most PU learning algorithms make the selected completely at random (SCAR) assumption, namely that positives are selected independently of their features. However, in many real-world applications, such as healthcare, positives are not SCAR (e.g., severe cases are more likely to be diagnosed), leading to a poor estimate of the proportion, α, of positives among unlabeled examples and poor model calibration, resulting in an uncertain decision threshold for selecting positives. PU learning algorithms vary; some estimate only the proportion, α, of positives in the unlabeled set, while others calculate the probability that each specific unlabeled instance is positive, and some can do both. We propose two PU learning algorithms to estimate α, calculate calibrated probabilities for PU instances, and improve classification metrics: i) PULSCAR (positive unlabeled learning selected completely at random), and ii) PULSNAR (positive unlabeled learning selected not at random). PULSNAR employs a divide-and-conquer approach to cluster SNAR positives into subtypes and estimates α for each subtype by applying PULSCAR to positives from each cluster and all unlabeled. In our experiments, PULSNAR outperformed state-of-the-art approaches on both synthetic and real-world benchmark datasets.
Optimizing chlorine dioxide treatment for enhanced post-harvest storage quality of Toona Sinensis
Authors: Zeng Rui , Gao Yunhong , Zheng Mingmin , Lai Min , JiGu Yishi , Chen Jiayu , Pei Yun , Farooq Muhammad Umer , Al-Anazi Khalid Mashay , Farah Mohammad Abul
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the impact of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) treatment on the storage quality of Toona sinensis after harvesting. Toona sinensis samples treated with different concentrations (0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.6 mg/L) of chlorine dioxide and stored at (4 ± 1) °C, with sampling test every 2nd day. The changes in sensory, nutritional, and chlorine dioxide residues of T. sinensis were checked regularly. Results revealed that moderate (0.4~0.8 mg/L) chlorine dioxide concentrations maintained sensory quality, inhibited T. sinensis weight loss, slowed flavonoid and vitamin C content depletion, reduced nitrite content, and enhanced superoxide dismutase activity. The chlorine dioxide resides in T. sinensis were below the national standards (<2.0 mg/kg; GB 5009.244-2016). Overall, 0.4~0.8 mg/L chlorine dioxide treatment showed optimal effects on T. sinensis, providing a scientific basis for extended storage and preservation of T. sinensis.
Oportunidades de aprendizaje y bienestar socioemocional en pandemia. Nuevas y viejas desigualdades educativas en Chile
Authors: Vielma Hurtado Constanza , Bellei Carvacho Cristian , Ponce Mancilla Tania
Published: November 2024

En esta investigación, se estudió el modo en que diferentes características personales, familiares y contextuales contribuyeron a explicar las desigualdades educativas y emocionales en niñas, niños y adolescentes chilenos (NNAC) durante el confinamiento causado por la COVID-19. Se analizó una encuesta de alcance nacional respondida por padres o cuidadores de NNAC durante septiembre-octubre de 2020. Mediante regresiones lineales, se exploraron los factores que influyeron sobre las oportunidades de aprendizaje formales, no formales y el bienestar socioemocional de los NNAC durante la pandemia. Los resultados permiten afirmar que las desigualdades sociales reforzaron las desigualdades educativas y socioemocionales durante el periodo más crítico de la pandemia. Sin embargo, los hallazgos apuntan a relaciones asincrónicas entre las variables estudiadas, producidas por la intersección dinámica de características asociadas a situaciones de desigualdad. Estas encontraron expresiones novedosas en las condiciones producidas por la pandemia, indicativo de un grado de agencia de los actores (estudiantes, familias y escuelas).
Programa de intervención para la mejora de la ortografía en palabras regladas y arbitradas en escolares
Authors: Palombo Ana Laura , Cuadro Ariel , Costa Ball Daniel
Published: November 2024

La ortografía se vincula con la correcta escritura de las palabras, entendiendo que un buen dominio ortográfico mejora la escritura en general. El objetivo de este estudio es diseñar y evaluar el impacto de un programa de intervención para la mejora de la ortografía en escolares hispanoparlantes. En una muestra de 51 alumnos de tercero a sexto grado de educación primaria con desempeños descendidos en ortografía, distribuidos en grupos control y experimental, se implementó un programa de intervención con palabras seleccionadas a partir del estudio de frecuencia, particularidad ortográfica, composición silábica y longitud. Los resultados indican mejoras significativas en conocimientos fonológicos y ortográficos de las palabras que fueron trabajadas durante la intervención con el grupo experimental, en comparación con el grupo control, al finalizar la intervención y transcurridos tres meses después de esta. Se constata que la ortografía en español es sensible a la instrucción sistemática y programada a partir de la enseñanza específica de las reglas ortográficas, así como del trabajo repetido de las palabras inconsistentes que permiten fijar las particularidades ortográficas, atendiendo al conocimiento semántico de las mismas. La conformación ortográfica, según la particularidad del español, tiene diferentes niveles de incidencia de acuerdo con los grados escolares.
Physical and mechanical characterization of cement-stabilized compressed earth bricks
Authors: Muñoz Pérez Sócrates Pedro , Rojas Molina Miriam Rocio , Villena Zapata Luigi Italo , Tepe Atoche Victor Manuel , García Juan , Alvarez Jorge
Published: November 2024

Soil is the basic material for the manufacture of compressed earth bricks, working the soil without any type of stabilization the physical and mechanical properties are minimal. This research aims to evaluate the physical and mechanical characteristics of compressed earth bricks stabilized with different dosages 5, 8, 12, 12, 15 and 18 % of cement, the tests that were performed were: absorption, compressive strength and flexural strength per unit of masonry, compressive strength of piles, diagonal compressive strength of walls and the X-ray diffraction test of the bricks; the results obtained from the different tests determine that with 18% cement the optimum strengths are obtained, the samples subjected to the absorption test have a 12. 63%, as for their compressive strength increased by 53. 95%, flexural strength in 43%, resistance to compression of piles in 36.6%, diagonal compression strength of walls in 41.24%, taking as a reference base the standard sample of 0% cement, in the X-ray diffraction test of the compressed brick stabilized with 18% cement where predominates the 32. 4% of calcium silicate, 23.8% of aluminum silicate, 17.4 % of hydrated calcium, 14.2 % of illite, 6.86 % of calcium oxide, 3.34 % of quartz, 1.2 % of kaolinite and goethite 0.8 % ; it is concluded that the bricks of compressed earth stabilized with cement (BCESC) is a sustainable construction alternative that improves the mechanical properties of the soil
Fatores organizacionais e a Síndrome do Burnout: um estudo exploratório no setor administrativo
Authors: Gonzaga Cláudia Oliveira , Santos Enne Helen Albuquerque dos , Aguiar Jessie Caroline Couto de , Roberto José Carlos Alves
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo aborda sobre uma doença psicossocial denominada burnout, desencadeada pelo estresse excessivo no ambiente laboral, tendo enfoque no setor administrativo. A síndrome de burnout aumentou exponencialmente o absenteísmo corporativo e quantidade de acidentes de trabalho, sendo também nominada Síndrome da Exaustão Profissional. O objetivo deste trabalho é a análise dos principais fatores organizacionais que contribuem para o adoecimento do público-alvo, compilando extratos existentes de fontes diversas para fazer isso, tendo em vista a assertividade desse escrito. Da mesma maneira, informar ações que devem ser implantadas nas empresas a fim de reduzir a quantidade de pessoas afastadas devido a esta doença ocupacional.
Process Optimization for Development of Edible Plates Using By-products of Rice and Dhal Processing Industries
Authors: N. S. Gouthami, , P. F. Mathad, , Nidoni. Udaykumar , Hiregoudar Sharanagouda , Naik Nagaraj, M.
Published: November 2024

Edible plates can be used as utensils to serve solids, semi-solids and highly viscous liquid food products whichare made out of food grains and are filled with various nutrients without any added preservatives.Edible plates from the rice bran flour (RBF), pigeonpeabrokens flour (PBF)and wheat flour (WF) were prepared by mixing in different proportions viz., 10, 15 and 20% of RBF, 20, 25 and 30% of PBF and the remaining proportion WF as the base material. Objective of this work is to evaluate the quality characteristics of developed edible plates. The optimized treatment was obtained with 20% of RBF, 30% of PBF and WF of 50%. The hardness and fracturability of the was found to be maximum (25.46 and 12.79 N) in T9. The tensile strength and elongation at break was also more in treatment T9 of 3.36 MPa and 2.13%. The tensile strength and elongation at break increased with the increase in supplementation level of by-products.
Identifying and Analysing Constraints in the Branded Rice Market: A Comprehensive Study of Stakeholders in Kerala, India
Authors: K S Shahana , K N Ushadevi
Published: November 2024

The study assessed the various constraints faced by the stakeholders in branded rice market in Kerala. These stakeholders include farmers, exporters, non-exporting private rice manufacturers, co-operative society, wholesalers, retailers and consumers. By examining the constraints across the branded rice market from production to consumption, the study aimed to identify the critical issues like, production constraints, procurement constraints, marketing constraints, institutional constraints export constraint and financial constraints. A sample of 30 farmers and one agent, five exporters and 10 non-exporters 20 wholesalers and 30 retailers and 120 consumers from Ernakulam and Palakkad districts were selected for the study.
The study identified the major problems faced by the stakeholders of branded rice market by using Garret’s ranking method. Farmers were facing difficulties in rice production due to high input costs, high labour costs and untimely availability of water. Delay in procurement from SUPPLYCO and adequate facilities for drying and cleaning compel them to sell their produce in the open market. There was a communication gap between institutions and farmers. Lack of transportation facilities, high maintenance cost of machinery and financial difficulties were the major constraints faced by PADDICO. High transportation cost, high international trade barriers and price volatility were the major constraints faced by private manufacturers of branded rice. Heavy documentation & procedures was the major constraint faced by exporters. Lack of demand of branded rice was the major constraint faced by resellers. High price was the major constraint faced by the consumers. The high cost of production faced by farmers can be reduced by improved mechanisation in the rice cultivation. The study also recommended the suggestions for the constraints of other market stakeholders of branded rice market.
The Spillover Effects of Public Attention and Real Estate Market: A Case Study from Shanghai, China
Authors: Wang Qingyao , Shao Ye , Guo Zhongjie
Published: November 2024

The real estate industry is closely linked to the national economy, and fluctuations in house prices have long been a major focus of public attention. This study explores the relationship between public attention and the real estate market, using public attention as a focal point. It systematically explains how public attention affects investment decisions in real estate. Taking Shanghai as a case, this study empirically examines the dynamic time-varying relationship between public attention and house prices, sales, investment and floor space completed by building a Time-Varying Parameter Vector Autoregression (TVP-VAR) model with data from 2011 to 2024.The research shows that the spillover index of house prices on public attention is positive and house prices acting as the sender of the shock, with rising house prices boost public attention. Conversely, the spillover index of public attention on house prices is negative, with public attention acting as the receiver of the shock. Based on the empirical results, it is recommended to incorporate public attention into the real estate market monitoring system, observe the real estate industry using multiple indicators, and enhance the regulation of online media to ensure policy transparency.
Teacher Educators’ Mental Stress towards Online Teaching in West Bengal, India
Authors: Sultana Jemima , Nasrin
Published: November 2024

The study aimed to find out the mental stress of teacher educators towards online teaching in respect to their gender and type of institutions. Descriptive survey method was employed for the study. 200 teacher educators were selected as sample by random sampling from 29 different universities and colleges of West Bengal, including government and private institutions. Among the selected samples, 120 were male and 80 were female, while 103 teacher educators were from government institutions and 97 from self-financed institutions.  Data were collected using “ICT Scale on Mental Stress”. Data were analyzed by percentage analysis and independent samples t-test. Results revealed that 40% teacher educators faced high mental stress towards using ICT in online teaching. Further the results revealed that female teacher educators faced more mental stress than their male counterparts. Teacher educators of private colleges showed more mental stress than the teacher educators of government institutions. Therefore, rigorous training on online teaching can be recommended for teacher educators.
Assessing Socioeconomic Disparities and Health Outcomes among Cancer Patients in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital
Authors: Okenwa Samuel Chukwuemeka , Ekweozor Chika Augusta , Eze Ifeanyi , Nwankwo Favour Mmesoma , Nwachukwu Jane Chidera , Anunwa Ifunanya Genevieve , Nwiyi Chimaobi Jude , Ejike Lazarus Chukwuemeka
Published: November 2024

Background: Cancer affects all population groups in the Nigeria, but due to social, environmental, and economic disadvantages, certain groups bear a different burden of cancer. Disparities in health among populations account for preventable morbidity and mortality. Research in this area is focused on identifying health disparities and outcomes contributing to overall wellbeing. Different groups may experience cancer disparities and these groups can be defined by age, gender, education, ethnicity, income, race, origin, and other characteristics. Health disparities can affect cancer outcomes, from diagnosis to treatment. This study evaluates the health disparities and outcomes of cancer patients in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital.
Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire among patients visiting the oncology unit in the hospital. The questionnaire was interviewer-            administered. Descriptive statistics was used to present respondents’ sociodemographic characteristics. Pearson correlation test was used to determine relationship between the determinant of cancer disparity (social demographics) and the outcomes (from patient perspective).
Results: A total of 150 patients participated in the study. More female respondents (70%) than male respondents (45%), mostly within the age range of 62 and above (56.7%) participated in this study. The disparities examined include: age, gender, marital status, educational level, occupatina, montly income, religion and health insurance. There was a correlation between the different disparities and health outcomes. All disparities except gender were statistically significant (P = 0.05 & 0.01). Age, marital status, occupation status, religion and health insurance associated postively, while educational level and monthly income associated negatively. Gender had no associaton at all. Overall, patients (50%) were a little satisfied with the overall health outcomes.
Interval Analysis of Volatile Solid (VS) and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in Batch Anaerobic Fermentation of Selected Agrowaste
Authors: Ahamefule Augustus Kelechi , Ogbulie Toochukwu Ekwutosi , Ezeji Ethelbert Uchechukwu , Okereke Josephat Nwabueze
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the degradation of volatile solids (VS) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) during the anaerobic digestion of selected agro-waste, specifically cassava peels, maize husks, pig slurry, and the composite. The objective was to evaluate the biodegradability of these feedstocks, in line with their potential for biogas production. The Research was conducted at the National Centre for Energy Research and Development (NCERD) laboratory, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). Batch reactors were used to conduct experiments over a period of 45 days. The digesters were operated under controlled conditions, and samples were analyzed at three (3) different points: 24 hours, peak of gas production (day 30), and at the end of the digestion (day 45). The results demonstrated that all the substrates exhibited a reduction in VS and BOD in the course of digestion. However, the most significant reduction in VS and BOD occurred around the peak of gas production. This entails that this period is critical for microbial activity and biogas yield. Corn husks had high initial VS and BOD values of 4.73±0.22 % and 92.80±3.26 mg/L respectively. However, that did not translate to higher biogas production compared with the composite that had initial values of 4.34±0.19 % and 88.00±5.50 mg/L respectively. By the end of the digestion, an average VS reduction of 65% and a BOD reduction of 70% were observed across all substrates, indicating a substantial degradation of organic material. Biogas production was better in the composite (72.580±4.53 %), an indication that higher VS and BOD do not automatically translate to higher gas yield. Thus, factors like multiple substrate interaction affect gas yield and process efficiency.
Extent of Adoption and Constraints Perceived by the Beneficiaries in Adoption of National Food Security Mission (NFSM) on Pulses
Authors: S K Lakshmi , Reddy B S , Joshi Amrutha T , Chourad Raghavendra , K K Shashidara
Published: November 2024

The present study was conducted to examine the extent of adoption and constraints faced by beneficiaries in adoption of NFSM-Pulses scheme in selected districts of Kalyana Karnataka region of Karnataka state. Multistage random sampling technique was used for selection of respondents. A total of 90 beneficiaries were chosen from three districts of Kalyana Karnataka region. Descriptive statistics and Garrett’s ranking technique was carried out to examine the adoption level and rank the constraints, respectively. The finding of the study indicated that majority of the farmers adopted different intervention of NFSM scheme in that HYV seeds, seed treatment and crop rotation shows 100 per cent adoption. However, poor quality of inputs/machinery supplied under scheme, bias in selection of beneficiary, irregular fallow up by the concerned officer for implementation of scheme, lack of effective capacity building programme/training were the major constraints. The findings emphasize that while the NFSM aims to support pulse production, significant barriers must be addressed to enhance its effectiveness and reach.
The Influence Of AI Text-To-Image Technologies On Modern Creative Practices
Authors: Singh Tarun
Published: November 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous fields, with the Text-to-Image (T2I) generation, mainly for artists and designers. There are several AI T2I models out there such as DALL-E 3, Imagen, CogView2, and Midjourney which can turn the given prompt into an image, and these days they also offer variations in style and adjustments as well, as shown in Microsoft Copilot. The research methodology reviews current T2I models: capabilities, limitations, and their influence on the Art and design industry. It also includes some interviews with artists and designers to understand the applications and challenges of Text-to-Image models practically. AI T2I models are effective and adaptable. Individuals without drawing skills can create art using basic prompts.Challenges exist in the T2I industry despite the models' success and quick operations.
Host Based-Intrusion Detection System (Anomaly Detection System)
Authors: Sagade Omkar Dhananjay , Ubhe Atharva Dnyaneshwar , Patil Prof. Prerna Siddharth
Published: November 2024

The objective of our statistical anomaly detection project is to develop an IDS that notices behavior which is based on observed action, detects abnormalities or possible intrusions. The system utilizes statistical analysis techniques, specifically features to discover anomalous patterns of activity, and receives input data in the form of stats.txt and event.txt files. The project's goal is to offer a dependable and efficient IDS that can assist in identifying and averting cyberattacks on networks and computer systems
Relationship Between Social Support And Resilience Among Juvenile Delinquents In Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, Kiambu County, Kenya
Authors: Vitorino Gertrudes , Njiru Lucy , Walioli Ruth
Published: November 2024

Social supports are critical in the rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents which could boost their resilience and help the juveniles endure a variety of challenging circumstances in life. This study investigated the relationship between social support and resilience among juvenile delinquents in Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, Kiambu County Kenya. The study addressed three specific objectives: to asses the levels of social support among juvenile delinquents, to examine the levels of resilience among juvenile delinquents, and to establish the relationship between social support and resilience among juvenile delinquents at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, Kiambu County Kenya. Materials and Methods: The study was informed by the social support theory and resilience theory. The target population were juveniles between the ages of 13-17 years. The participants of the study were 100 juvenile delinquents. The study adopted a census sampling technique. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) were used for data collection. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage, and inferential statistics such as the Pearson coefficient correlation were employed. Results: Findings revealed that 40.3% (n = 39) of the juvenile delinquents, were at moderate level of social support, 33.4% (n = 33) had high social support, while 26.3% (n= 26) of the juvenile scored low level of social support. The study found that that 41.3% (n = 42) of the juvenile delinquents scored high level of resilience, 34.4% (n = 30) of the juvenile delinquents had low level of resilience, while 24.3% (n= 26) of the juvenile, were at moderate level of resilience. Conclusion: The study established that there was a positive relationship (r= .353, p= .004 ≤ 0.05) between social support and resilience among juvenile delinquents at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, Kiambu County Kenya. The study recommended that the juvenile delinquents at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, who were at low level of resilience and low level of social support be helped in counseling and psychological assessments in order to possibly identify issues that could be responsible for the low levels
Impact Of Social Media Usage On Mental Health Of Adolescents – A Research Of Students Across India
Authors: Mishra Sristi
Published: November 2024

The increasing use of social media has brought about significant changes in our society, with both positive and negative implications. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of social media on adolescents has been a prominent topic of discussion, particularly as this stage marks a critical period in their development into independent adults, accompanied by significant brain changes. This study examines the effects of social media on the mental health of 53 high school students, consisting of 33 females and 20 males, predominantly within the age range of 13 to 19 years. The findings contribute to ongoing discussions on the nuanced effects of social media on mental health.
A Cross Sectional Descriptive Research On Prevalence Of Digestive Diseases In Moroccan Population
Authors: Boufars Amina , Hami Hinde , Idrissi Karim Sbai , Kafssaoui Sanae El
Published: November 2024

Background: Gastrointestinal diseases are a real public health problem, that decreases the quality of life. The aim of the present study is to investigate gender and age differences in the sociodemographic and clinical profile of digestive diseases in Morocco. Methods: We conducted a cross sectional descriptive study including 569 patients, during a period of four years, from January 2016 to December 2019. We included all patients with digestive disorders, at the gastroenterology department of a Moroccan Hospital in Rabat. Subjects were selected through simple random sampling method. Data was collected using questionnaire. The studied parameters were the age, the gender and the type of disease. Results: During the period, we registered 569 cases of digestive diseases. Men were more affected, 53% were male and 47% were female with a sex-ratio of 1.13. Moreover, the most concerned age group was [45-65 [ years then ≥65 years. The average age was 56.8 ± 22.8 years. The most common digestive diseases in our target population were Crohn’s disease (39 % of cases), gastritis with 32%, followed by colitis (10 %) and cirrhosis with 8 %. There is a statistically significant association between age and type of disease (chi-square = 227, p=0. These diseases mainly affect the age group between 45 and 64. Conclusion: The chronic nature of many of these diseases result in a significant impact in terms of medical care utilization, direct and indirect economic costs, and quality of lif
Direito Administrativo E Tecnologias Blockchain: Perspectivas Jurídicas Para A Administração Pública
Authors: Menezes Ucleriston Dos Santos , Oliveira Ana Karoliny Freitas De , Filho Abel Martins , Costa Francisco De Sousa , Sebastiani Rafael Teixeira
Published: November 2024

A pesquisa teve como objetivo explorar a intersecção entre o Direito Administrativo e a tecnologia blockchain, destacando seu potencial para a gestão pública. Utilizando uma metodologia bibliográfica, foram revisados artigos e literatura em plataformas acadêmicas, permitindo uma compreensão das implicações legais e administrativas da blockchain. Os resultados revelaram que a blockchain pode aumentar a transparência e a eficiência na administração pública, especialmente em áreas vulneráveis à corrupção, como licitações. Contudo, a implementação de contratos inteligentes e a proteção de dados pessoais levantam desafios regulatórios que exigem uma atualização das normas existentes. Constatou-se que, apesar dos benefícios da tecnologia, é fundamental criar um marco jurídico que equilibre inovação com a proteção dos direitos dos cidadãos. A pesquisa conclui que, embora a blockchain ofereça oportunidades significativas, sua adoção deve ser acompanhada de uma reflexão crítica sobre os aspectos éticos e regulatórios, garantindo que a administração pública evolua de forma justa e inclusiva
The Fears Of The Non-Slave States And How They Led To The Prosecution Of The Civil War
Authors: Wise William
Published: November 2024

The fundamental reason that the non-slave states prosecuted the Civil War was that they were scared of the domination that the slave states exhibited both economically and especially politically. Said political dominance led to fear that the slave states would overwhelm the non-slave states politically, even to the degree of totally eliminating them. The dread of the economic hegemony led to a desire to destroy it before it destroyed the economies of the non-slave states. The non-slave states additionally had a trepidation of slavery expansion. The total impact of the above was that the non-slave states went to war.
Planejamento Estratégico E Inclusão Social Na Agroindustrialização Da Cera Orgânica De Carnaúba: Um Estudo De Caso Do Projeto De Assentamento (PA) Água Fria Em Araioses, Maranhão
Authors: Correia Lindalva Silva , Figueiredo Raul Batista De , Cavalcante Antonio Carlos , Hossoé Cassandra Maria Pereira , Nunes Walter Cezar
Published: November 2024

Este artigo apresenta um estudo de caso sobre a implementação de oficinas participativas e a construção colaborativa do planejamento estratégico e do plano de negócios no Projeto de Assentamento (PA) Água Fria em Araioses, Maranhão. O foco do projeto é a agroindustrialização da cera orgânica extraída da carnaúba, visando a inclusão social e econômica dos agricultores locais, especialmente mulheres e jovens. Nesse sentido, o objetivo geral das oficinas consiste em construir o planejamento estratégico e o plano de negócios do empreendimento da indústria de cera orgânica da carnaúba, priorizando o protagonismo dos agentes envolvidos em todas as etapas do empreendimento e respeitando as peculiaridades locais. As oficinas promoveram a Elaboração do Planejamento Estratégico e do Plano de Negócios do empreendimento de Cera Orgânica. Foram aplicadas metodologias participativas e utilizada a análise SWOT para auxiliar na definição da missão, visão, valores e objetivos estratégicos, planejamento tático e operacional da agroindústria, resultando em estratégias bem fundamentadas para a produção sustentável e a comercialização da cera de carnaúba. Os resultados evidenciaram a importância dessas metodologias para o desenvolvimento socioeconômico das comunidades e a viabilidade de projetos semelhantes em outras regiões
Transformação Metodológica No Ensino De Física: Análise De Uma Experiência Na Educação Superior
Authors: Silva Daniel Juliano Pamplona Da , Xavier Amanda Rezende Costa
Published: November 2024

Discute-se, neste artigo, a implementação de mudanças na educação, as quais precisam ser profundas, precisam ser disruptivas com concepções hegemônicas que desqualificam diferentes modos de construção do conhecimento. Particularmente discutem-se mudanças na própria prática. Mudanças estas que, não precisam e não devem abandonar tudo aquilo que já foi desenvolvido como se não fosse mais útil, porque, ao contrário, as transformações sendo paulatinas promovem uma transição suave, sem implicar num processo superficial. Um aspecto positivo das mudanças graduais é a possibilidade de se verificar o impacto de cada transformação, mantendo as positivas e corrigindo as que não deram o resultado esperado, de forma que, ao final do processo, o conjunto de pequenas mudanças positivas possa resultar numa profunda mudança benéfica. Relata-se a continuidade de um processo de mudança numa metodologia didática tradicional, cujo passo consistiu em apresentar aos estudantes a possibilidade de escolher, entre um conjunto de atividades propostas, quais realizariam para integralizar uma unidade curricular de um curso de graduação. Dessa forma, incentivou-se a autonomia e o protagonismo estudantil no processo de aprendizagem, o que, neste relato de experiência, revelou uma transformação que resultou em um impacto positivo até mesmo na nota, o mais tradicional dos indicadores de desempenho.
The State Of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) In Nigeria And Implications To National Security: Northwest And North Central In Focus
Authors: Babajide Femi Moses , Sunkanmi Olaogun, Micheal , Bolutife Oluwadele, L. , Iwuoha Ijeoma, Joy , Oduh Idoko, Silas
Published: November 2024

The ongoing insurgency and banditry in northern Nigeria and the government's harsh attempts to put it down have resulted in a wave of refugees and internally displaced people. Increase in population density and the migration of displaced people into places that are thought to be relatively quiet are prominently causing significant security concerns. With particular reference to the city of Ilorin, this study investigates the role of internally displaced people and community concerns in connection to national security and their repercussions. The study showed that the state's failure to provide security and deal with residents' socioeconomic problems contributed to the instability that drove large population displacement. Losses of life, insecurity, population relocation, intolerance toward other ethnic and religious groups, the operation of the militant groups and most importantly economic disasters are the consequences of these unfavorable tendencies, as this article has discovered. The findings of this study shows that the government's response to the situation of internally displaced people in the nation has been patchy, with no long-term fix in sight. Additionally, the dilemma of internally displaced people severely impedes the region's growth. This paper consequently promotes the establishment of offices for these displaced people's representatives by including the affairs of internally displaced people at the local government level. As an option to dealing with the problem of internally displaced people in the nation, increasing funding for national security among residents would improve security in Ilorin metropolis.
Logística E A Estratégia Corporativa
Authors: Melo Alexander Thomas Queiroz De , Leão Rayanne Lopes , Lima Orlem Pinheiro De , Maduro Márcia Ribeiro , Filho Wlademir Leite Correia , Diniz Paulo César
Published: November 2024

Esta pesquisa trata-se de um conjunto de sugestões de práticas e processos que visam otimizar a cadeia de suprimentos, reduzir custos, aumentar a eficiência operacional e, consequentemente, melhorar a satisfação do cliente. O assunto abordado irá explicar de forma qualitativa por meio de consulta bibliográfica como as empresas podem ter a logística estratégica é um elemento primordial para o êxito de qualquer companhia que busca se destacar em um mercado altamente competitivo. O objetivo deste apuramento é analisar a relação entre logística e estratégia corporativa, destacando como a integração de práticas logísticas eficientes. A pesquisa também visa identificar as melhores práticas tecnológicas e de gestão que contribuem para uma vantagem competitiva sustentável no mercado
Information Literacy Skills And Service Delivery Of Librarians In State Universities In South-West, Nigeria
Authors: N Ikonne, Chinyere, , Ojo Adereolu, , Oluwatoyin Adegoke,
Published: November 2024

Service delivery is the interaction between librarians and the users of the library in order to satisfy their academic objectives. Nevertheless, past studies have shown low library service delivery as revealed in the impatient and unwillingness of librarians to assist information seekers, harsh and unpleasant attitude of librarians, uncomfortable infrastructure and inadequate staff strength. Though studies have been done to examine information literacy skills) and service delivery, they are scanty. It is on this note that this study investigated the influence of information literacy skills on service delivery of librarians in state university libraries in South-West, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study was 90 librarians from six state universities in South-West Nigeria. Total enumeration was used for the study. Adopted questionnaire was used to obtain data. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient for the constructs ranged from 0.72 to 0.86. A response rate of 89% was achieved. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (simple and multiple regression) statistics at 5% level of significance. Findings revealed that information literacy skills had no significant influence on service delivery of librarians in state universities in South-West, Nigeria. The study concluded that information literacy skill did not enhance service delivery of librarians in state universities in South-West, Nigeria. The study recommended that the management of the state university libraries should explore other factors that could enhance service delivery other than information literacy skills
A Perspectiva Do Enfermeiro Sobre A Implantação Da Política Nacional De Atenção Integral À Saúde Do Homem: Uma Revisão De Literatura
Authors: Guerreiro Alex Rodrigues , Santos Jeniffer Fernanda Vieira , Boldt Thainá Magno Marinho
Published: November 2024

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo investigar a perspectiva dos enfermeiros sobre a implantação da Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde do Homem (PNAISH) no contexto da atenção primária à saúde. A PNAISH foi criada com o intuito de promover a saúde masculina, abordando questões específicas e buscando reduzir as desigualdades de gênero no acesso aos serviços de saúde. Para alcançar o objetivo proposto, foi realizada uma revisão de literatura que abrangeu publicações relevantes sobre o tema, analisando estudos que discutem a implementação e os impactos da política na prática dos enfermeiros no Brasil. A pergunta de pesquisa que guiou este estudo foi: "Qual o papel da política pública sobre a implantação da Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde do Homem (PNAISH) no contexto da atenção primária à saúde?". Os resultados desta revisão indicam que os enfermeiros desempenham um papel crucial na efetivação da PNAISH, atuando como facilitadores do acesso dos homens aos serviços de saúde e promovendo práticas educativas e preventivas. No entanto, também foram identificados desafios significativos, como lacunas na formação profissional específica para lidar com as peculiaridades da saúde masculina e barreiras estruturais nos serviços de atenção primária. Conclui-se que a efetividade da PNAISH depende não apenas do compromisso dos profissionais de enfermagem, mas também do fortalecimento das políticas públicas e da alocação adequada de recursos para capacitação e infraestrutura. Este estudo contribui para uma compreensão mais aprofundada das percepções dos enfermeiros sobre a política em questão e sugere caminhos para aprimorar sua implementação na rede básica de saúde
Assessing Dental Anxiety Among Children In A Dental Clinic Waiting Room: An Observational Study
Authors: Shankar Abhigyan , Sijeria Prachi , Bansal Arpana , Choudhary Kartik , Niranjan Babita
Published: November 2024

Background: Dental anxiety among children can significantly impact their overall oral health and well-being. This study aims to assess the levels of dental anxiety among children age 7 to 12 in a dental clinic waiting room using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS). The aims of this observational study were to evaluate the impact of the dental waiting room and previous dental visits on dental anxiety among children aged 7 to 12 who were waiting for their treatment. Materials & Methodology: A total of 234 children aged 7 to 12 years were included in the study, and their dental anxiety levels were assessed using the MDAS. The scale, comprising a questionnaire of five items related to dental anxiety, was administered to each participant in the dental clinic waiting room. Result : Results shows Females exhibited a significantly higher median MDAS score compared to males and the extraction of tooth Procedure had a significantly higher MDAS score than those receiving restoration or scaling. Conclusion: This observational study provides insights into the prevalence and factors associated with dental anxiety among children in a dental clinic waiting room. Understanding the levels of dental anxiety in this age group is crucial for developing targeted interventions and strategies to alleviate anxiety and promote positive dental experiences