bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La enseñanza de las colocaciones del árabe estándar moderno desde un enfoque traductológico
Authors: Amehdar Abdelmajid
Published: May 2024

En el presente trabajo se abordan detalladamente cuestiones relacionadas con la enseñanza de las colocaciones del árabe estándar moderno en contextos multilingües, tomando como caso los centros docentes franceses en Marruecos. En ese contexto, se estudiarán las principales taxonomías que se han desarrollado en los últimos años para saber qué tipo de colocación se debe llevar al aula, con todas las ventajas que ello conlleva. Al mismo tiempo, veremos cmo seleccionarlas y presentarlas para memorizarlas y reutilizarlas más tarde. A continuación, se analizarán algunos errores colocacionales, teniendo en cuenta las características intrínsecas de estas unidades léxicas y las dificultades que entraña su adquisición. De ahí la necesidad de examinar este tema desde un enfoque traductológico, basándose en las teorías de aprendizaje de segundas lenguas. Este procedimiento nos permitirá aprenderlas de forma práctica y contextualizada de acuerdo con su función comunicativa. Esto se conseguirá, en particular, mediante actividades susceptibles de desarrollar adecuadamente la competencia fraseológica de los usuarios.
Evaluating the Relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility Incentives and Financial Outcomes of Corporations Operating in the GCC Region
Authors:   Doctorate of Business Administration, Evaluation Officer at the Independent Evaluation Department of Islamic Development Bank, Saudi Arabia, Alaudhli Reem
Published: May 2024

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept that has gained traction in strategic management over the years, and it is continuously being cited as important for both the business and the business shareholders. Although there is much research examining the general CSR-CFP relationship, there is very little, if any, research that investigates the firms operating in GCC countries, which is the main objective of this study. One of the new methods used to measure Corporate Social Responsibility engagement in any organisation is the ESG rating. The ESG rating measures the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) dimensions of Corporative Social Responsibility engagement. This research uses the stakeholder theory framework, together with the agency theory framework to find the impact that CSR has on the financial performance of organisations. In the research, we used annual data of ESG and financial ratios of 98 publicly listed firms operating in the Gulf Cooperation Council, from 2008 to 2018. Regression analysis was used to test the impact of ESG scores on the financial performance of organisations. According to the results, the Environmental, Social, and Governance dimensions have a significant impact on the financial performance of organisations operating in the Gulf Cooperation Council. This study contributes to the body of knowledge on the relationship between CSR performance and Financial Performance.
Development of Broodlac Placement-cum-Removal Tool
Authors: Niranjan Prasad  , S.K. Pandey  , M.L. Bhagat
Published: May 2024

Lac cultivation involves six major operations viz., pruning of lac host tree, selection of broodlac and bundle making, broodlac placement on host tree, used up broodlac removal, lac crop harvesting and lac scraping. The broodlac placement on the lac host tree is one of the important operations in lac cultivation, In traditional method, farmers use bamboo pole to hang broodlac stick on the branch of lac host trees. When broodlac stick hangs on the branch of the host tree, very small area of broodlac stick comes in contact with the branch of lac host tree. As a result tiny lac insects emerging from the broodlac gets narrow path for travel to the branches of the host tree in search of suitable shoot to settle down and start new life cycle. In improved method, farmers climb on the tree and tie prepared broodlac bundle on the branch of the host tree, just below pruning point. This method is laborious and time consuming. Therefore, a simple, easy to fabricate and low cost, broodlac placement-cum-removal tool was developed.
Development and Evaluation of Soy-Fortified Sattu
Authors: Sumedha S. Deshpande  , P.C. Bargale
Published: May 2024

'Sattu. is a roasted flour mixture of cereal and pulse combination and used as 'ready -to-eat' snack food in most parts of India. Owing to its high nutritional balance, long shelf life and excellent taste, sattu is also a popular supplement food especially in rural part of the country. Efforts were made in the present study to fortify soybean and wheat with bengal gram (Chickpea) in various proportions to prepare nutritious and ready to eat snack. The selected grains were moisture conditioned to 30% level, roasted, powdered and then blended in different proportions to develop an acceptable final product with maximum nutritional benefit and adequate shelf life. Soybeans were blended in the range of 10 to 40% while wheat was incorporated from 10 to 35% and the proportion of Bengal gram varied in the range of40 to 70%. The products developed were analyzed for their proximate composition, shelf life and sensory evaluation. Results indicated that protein content of the developed products increased from 16 to 72% when compared to the conventional wheat bengal gram sattu. while fat content increased by 26 to 139% depending upon the level of soybean fortification. Results of sensory evaluation showed that soy-wheat-sattu fortified up to a level of 30% soybean were acceptable. The shelf life studies indicated that soy-sattu could safely be stored in metallic containers up to 60 days during summer and rainy seasons.
Development and Evaluation of Low Friction Foot Valve
Authors: K.S. Reddy  , Harshna D. Baghde  , A.C. Varshney  , D.M. Bhandarkar  , V.K. Pandey
Published: May 2024

Commercial foot valves (CFV) often consume high energy due to improper manufacturing. After testing commercially available foot valves in Bhopal market, a low friction foot valve was designed and developed by replacing the material of construction cast iron by poly propylene (PP) and modifying the flat strainer surface into normal curve surface. The design parameters like the ratios of strainer and flap open areas to suction pipe cross sectional area were kept at recommended values of3.0 and 1.3, respectively. The low friction foot valve (LFFV) resulted in high discharge (13.661/s) over commercial foot valve (11.78 I/s). The average head loss due to friction in LFFV was reduced by 59.4% as compared to CFV with increased velocity head. The friction coefficient of LFVV was estimated as 0.76 (8-16I1s discharge) meeting the requirements of BIS (IS: 10805, 1986) as compared to CFV having the friction coefficient of2.52. The LFFV was found two times energy efficient than CFV, as the additional input power consumption in the former to overcome the head loss was 50% of II OW of the latter. The economic analysis of pumping indicated that the low friction foot valve was economically viable with B: C ratio of2.3: I with annual net benefit of Rs. 132 .The annual energy saving of63 kWh in LFFV over CFV was observed with pay back period of 2.4 years.
Evaluation of Hydraulic Performance of Drip Irrigation System
Authors: Sandeep Kumar  , Pratap Singh
Published: May 2024

The study was conducted to evaluate the hydraulic performance of drip irrigation system with four emission devices viz dripper, micro-tube, drip-in and drip tape. The different hydraulic measures viz uniformity coefficient. emission uniformity, coefficient of variation and coefficient of manufacturing variation at different spacing and at different operating pressure head were determined by measuring discharge of different emission devices. At a particular spacing, the uniformity coefficient and emission uniformity increased while coefficient of variation decreased as the operating pressure head increased for all emission devices. The coefficient of manufacturing variation was lowest for micro-tubes and highest for drip tape. The suitability/unsuitability of different emission devices was discussed. The micro-tube was not suitable for close spacing. A computer software for hydraulic performance evaluation of drip irrigation system was also developed.
Ergonomic Evaluation of Push-Pull Type Weeders with Women Operators
Authors: B. K. Behera  , S. Swain  , S. K. Mohanty
Published: May 2024

Evaluation of three weeders namely, rotary peg weeder (RPW), wheel hoe (WH) and wheel finger weeder (WFW) showed that WFW had highest effective field capacity (0.0315 ha/h) and weeding index (77.2%) followed by WH (0.0295 ha/h and 71%) and RPW (0.0195 ha/h and 70.80%). The pushing force to operate the weeder was 142±3.09, I64±4.22 and I26±2.3 7 N in case of RPW, WH and WFW respectively. The working heart rate varied between 115.80±1.47 to 128.70±1.67 beats/min with the highest value in case of WH and the lowest in case of RPW and the work pulse (HRwork -HRrest) was found to be above the allowable limit of 40 beats/min for WH (50±0.89) slightly below than that for RPW (39±1.58 beats/min) and WFW (38±1.85 beats/ min). Work Load (WL), which is oxygen consumption rate (OCR) as percentage ofV02 max' was found to be 34±3.2, 52±2.3 and 37±1.74 % for RPW, WH and WFW respectively. The Acceptable Work Load (AWL) for Indian workers is 35 % of the V02 max' The energy expenditure rate (EER) was found to be maximum in WH (19.53 kJ/min) hereas it was 13.67 kJ/min and 12.8 kJ/min in case of WFW and RPW, respectively. The body parts discomfort score revealed that WFW was more comfortable to operate followed by RPW and WH. The grading of work showed that weeding with WH was heavy work whereas it was moderately heavy with RPW and WFW for women operators.
Remote Sensing and GIS Aided Land and Water Management Plan Preparation of Watershed - A Case Study
Authors: J. C. Paul  , J. N. Mishra  , P. L. Pradhan  , S. D. Sharma
Published: May 2024

Remote Sensing and GIS techniques were applied for the integrated watershed planning of Bajpur watershed in Khurda sadar block of Khurda district (Orissa). IRS ID, LISS III F.c.c. satellite images and toposheet number 73H/12 together with verification were used as the data source. Thematic maps like land use/ land cover map, hydrogeomorphology map, soil map, slope map, drainage and surface water body maps were prepared by using both satellite imageries and survey ofIndia toposheet. By integrating all these maps in GIS, water and land resource management plans were developed. The water resources development plan indicates the sites for groundwater exploitation and sites for surface water development including sites for different soil and water conservation structures. Eleven action items were suggested under land resource action plan with specific sites, aerial locations and maps. Thus remote sensing technology demonstrates the usefulness for providing up-to-date, reliable and accurate information on different natural resources of the watershed which is a pre-requisite for an integrated approach to identify the suitable sites for water harvesting structures, check dams, farm ponds, percolation tanks, nala bunds etc. The GIS technique is helpful to integrate the information into a composite land unit development map to generate alternate land use system for sustainable development of the watershed.
Understanding Challenges and Barriers in Hospitalization Following Pesticide Poisoning in Rural India: A Qualitative Perspective of Key Stakeholders
Authors: Bangkim Singh Chingsubam , Mukherjee Sumoni , Esther Singh Pratibha
Published: May 2024

Introduction: The broad objective of this study is to understand the challenges and barriers in treatment seeking for victims of pesticide poison in rural India from key stakeholders’ perspectives.
Methods: A Cross-sectional multi-centric prospective study was designed using a mixed method approach in seven states of India from April 2019 to July 2021. Fifty key stakeholders' interviews were conducted with village heads/leaders, pesticide shopkeepers, doctors/health care professionals, and police officials, and 17 case studies collected information on the treatment-seeking behaviour of pesticide poison survivors.
Findings: Unregulated buying, selling, and usage of pesticides have led to increased cases of pesticide poisoning in rural India. Some farmers cross the Indo-Nepal border to purchase banned pesticides. Self-poisoning is often hidden due to fear of police involvement, lengthy legal procedures, and negative family reputation. Lack of awareness about legal procedures and illiteracy are the main reasons for hiding self-poisoning incidences. Victims often do not receive necessary treatment due to a lack of hospital infrastructure, staff shortages, the high cost of medicines, and the distance of referral units from the villages.
Conclusions: Awareness generation activities about the impact of pesticide poisoning, medico-legal procedures, and safe use of pesticides are urgently needed to be implemented in rural India to reduce deaths due to poisoning. Additionally, the frontline functionaries of health and police departments needed to be motivated to address these cases with empathy. To reduce fear of police and legal procedures, police departments need to leverage convergence activities between the Ministry of Health and NCRB.

Key words: poisoning, rural, availability, stigma, community, perception
Heavy Metal Pollution Status in The Main Surface Waters of The N'djili River Basin in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Review with Application and Evaluation of Pollution Indices Evaluation
Authors: Nzomba Daniel Nzomba wa
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study was to assess heavy metal pollution in the surface waters of the N'djili river watershed, as well as to determine the main sources of this pollution and their impact on water quality. Five sampling sites were selected in the watershed, representing a variety of urban and industrial influences. In these samples, trace metals such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) were measured by atomic absorption spectrometry. The respective mean concentrations of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) in the surface waters of the N'djili basin are 0.066 mg/L, 0.006 mg/L and 0.310 mg/L. The mean value of the degree of contamination (Dc) in the surface waters of the N'djili basin is greater than 3, indicating heavy contamination of these waters (Lukaya river, Matete river, N'djili river, Ntshuenge river, Ngwele river). The average values of for the trace metal pollution index (HPI) are below the threshold value of 100, so overall, these waters are not very polluted. Nevertheless, particularly high concentrations were observed in the waters of the Matete River, with values exceeding 100, indicating severe localized pollution. Correlation analysis between trace metals and HPI indicates that lead and cadmium are the main contributors to surface water toxicity in the N'djili basin. These results highlight the urgent need to develop targeted strategies to reduce pollution in order to preserve public health and aquatic ecosystems.
The Inclusion of Women with Disabilities in Internal Savings and Lending Schemes (ISALS) by the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, and Small and Medium Enterprises Development in Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe
Authors: H. C. Rumbidzai , G. S. Tapiwa , C. Tadios , H. M. Itai
Published: May 2024

Women with disabilities remain among the common social groups in communities that face sidelining and exclusion from development interventions, often referred to as the ‘unseen’ and ‘left behind’ group. Most research focuses on development initiatives for all women generally whilst following on interventions by the civil society to the relative exclusion of disabled women. Hence, this study was influenced by the need to examine the services of the government through the Ministry of Women Affairs in ensuring inclusion of women with disabilities in development initiatives in particular Internal Savings and Lending Schemes (ISALs) that are being carried out in Harare. The study was informed by the intersectionality approach and used a qualitative research approach in which a case study design was employed. The study involved fourteen participants who included women with disabilities, Community Development Officers/Coordinators (CDOs/ CDCs), Provincial Development Officer (PDO) and other professionals from disability rights agencies. Qualitative data was gathered through interviews, and findings were analyzed using thematic analysis. The major services that were found included mobilizing and training women in communities and monitoring ISAL activities. It was revealed that inclusion of women with disabilities in ISALS is still low and in gradual progression. The study also showed major challenges that the ministry faces in their efforts to include women with disabilities in ISALs, which include shortage of resources to fund reasonable accommodation and inclusive ISALS, lack of support from the families and communities of women with disabilities, stigmatization, and discrimination. The researchers went on to make recommendations towards the implementation of ISALS to promote full inclusion of women with disabilities.
DE ÁRVORES, PEDRAS E HOMENS:
Authors: Godolphim Nuno
Published: May 2024

RESUMO: Procurando entender as especificidades da fotografia nas ciências sociais e, particularmente, na antropologia visual, este texto se propõem a analisar de que maneira uma foto produzida sobre um ser humano é qualitativamente diferente da foto de uma paisagem ou de uma pedra. Para tal, situa as diferentes concepções de sujeito que estão embutidas no olhar do fotógrafo que registra paisagens naturais, paisagens humanas e paisagens culturais. Para em seguida pensar sociologicamente estas diferenças, reconstruindo o lugar do sujeito fotografado na informação imagética constituída pelo aparato fotográfico.
PALAVRAS-CHAVES: Antropologia, Fotografia, Semiótica, Sujeito.
ABSTRACT: Trying to understand the specificities of photography in the social sciences and, particularly, in visual anthropology, this text aims to analyze how a photo produced about a human being is qualitatively different from the photo of a landscape or a stone. To this end, it situates the different conceptions of the subject that are embedded in the look of the photographer who records natural landscapes, human landscapes and cultural landscapes. Then it to think sociologically about these differences to reconstruct the place of the subject photographed in the image information constituted by the photographic apparatus.
KEYWORDS: Anthropology, Photography, Semiotics, Subject.
PROJETO BEZALEL: UM ENSAIO DE ANTROPOLOGIA VISUAL NO BAIRRO SANGA FUNDA EM CASCAVEL – PR
Authors: Alves Fábio Lopes , Abreu Claudia Barcelos de Moura , Schroeder Tania Maria Rechia , Carvalho Marco Antonio Batista , Estrada Adrian Alvarez , Soligo Valdecir , Silva Luzia Batista de Oliveira e
Published: May 2024

RESUMO: Neste ensaio visual, é descrito parte dos resultados de uma transformação artística que ocorreu no bairro Sanga Funda, em Cascavel – PR por meio do projeto “Bezalel: arte que transforma”. A proposta consistiu em colorir o bairro por meio de revitalização de algumas residências através de pinturas e da arte do graffiti. Para tal, o projeto contou com a participação de diversos artistas, oriundos de diferentes estados do Brasil, na qual todos tinham algo em comum: a ação voluntária. A Associação Além da Arte, por meio de parcerias com a Secretaria de Cultura do Município de Cascavel, Associação de Moradores, Central Única das Favelas e Coral Tintas, se responsabilizou em adquirir as ferramentas e insumos necessários à execução da proposta.
PALAVRAS-CHAVES: Antropologia Visual, Bairro Sanga Funda, Projeto Bezalel, Graffiti, Cascavel - PR
ABSTRACT: In this visual essay, part of the results of an artistic transformation that took place in the Sanga Funda neighborhood, in Cascavel – PR, is described through the project “Bezalel: art that transforms”. The proposal consisted of coloring the neighborhood by revitalizing some residences through paintings and graffiti art. To this end, the project had the participation of several artists, from different states of Brazil, in which all had something in common: the voluntary action. “Além da Arte” (Beyond Art) Association, through partnerships with the Cascavel Municipal Secretariat of Culture, Residents' Association, “Central Única das Favelas” (Favelas Unique Center) and “Tintas Coral” (Coral Paints), was responsible for acquiring the tools and supplies needed for the execution of the proposal.
KEYWORDS:Visual Anthropology, Sanga Funda Neighborhood, Bezalel Project, Graffiti, Cascavel – PR
A PRODUÇÃO DE SUBJETIVIDADES FEMININAS NO JORNAL “O LINGOTE” (1953-1957)
Authors: Bianco Larissa Mazzucco , Salvaro Giovana Ilka Jacinto , Alves Ismael Gonçalves
Published: May 2024

RESUMO: O estudo busca analisar a produção de subjetividades femininas em matérias do jornal “O Lingote”, pertencente à Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), na década de 1950. Foram localizadas e analisadas nove edições referentes aos anos de 1953 e 1955. Ao longo da análise das matérias selecionadas, foi possível identificar que conteúdos eram dirigidos a “mulheres-mães” e a “mulheres-esposas”. Em grande medida, foram observadas normas de gênero que sustentavam a construção do espaço privado e determinada divisão sexual do trabalho, sobretudo as relacionadas aos trabalhos domésticos e de cuidados atribuídos a mulheres, configurando condições de possibilidade na produção de subjetividades femininas.
Palavras-chave: Trabalho doméstico. Trabalho de cuidado. Gênero. Subjetividades femininas.
ABSTRACT: The study seeks to analyze the production of female subjectivities in articles in the newspaper “O Lingote”, belonging to Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), in the 1950s. Nine editions, located in the years 1953 and 1955, were located and analyzed. Selected articles, it was possible to identify what content was addressed to “women-mothers” and “women-wives”. To a large extent, gender norms were observed that supported the construction of the private space and a determined sexual division of labor, mainly related to domestic and care work attributed to women, configuring conditions of possibility in the production of female subjectivities. Keywords: Housework. Care work. Genre. Female subjectivities.
A PERCEPÇÃO DE SERVIDORES DA FACH/UFMS A RESPEITO DOS DESAFIOS DO HOME OFFICE
Authors: Oliveira Junior Oséias Freitas de , Dalmau Marcos B. L. , Tosta Kelly Cristina Benetti Tonani
Published: May 2024

RESUMO: Esta pesquisa objetivou compreender como a adoção do trabalho remoto foi percebida pelos servidores da Faculdade de Ciências Humanas da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul em função do isolamento social imposto pela pandemia de covid-19. Para alcançar tal objetivo, delineou-se trabalhar com os princípios inerentes a uma pesquisa aplicada, de cunho exploratório e descritivo, bem como abdutivo, por considerar as abordagens quantitativa e qualitativa ao longo de sua realização. Os dados foram coletados no Sistema Eletrônico de Informações – SEI no período de um ano de trabalho remoto (20/03/2020 a 19/03/21) e comparados com o mesmo período do ano anterior. Além disso, outros dados foram coletados via questionários, aplicados junto a 21 profissionais de diferentes funções da referida Faculdade. A análise deles contemplou as técnicas de Bardin (2016) para o exame do conteúdo existente. Apesar de não ter havido unanimidade de percepções, observou-se que a maioria do grupo de servidores se adaptou melhor ao home office, percebendo melhora na qualidade de vida e segurança, enquanto outro grupo se mostrou avesso, vendo essa alternativa como exaustiva e sem qualidade. Palavras-chave: Trabalho remoto. Home office. Isolamento social. Adaptabilidade.
ABSTRACT: This research aimed to understand how the adoption of remote work, due to the social isolation imposed by the pandemic of Covid-19, was perceived by the employees of the Faculty of Human Sciences of the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul To achieve this goal, data from the Electronic Information System - SEI were collected over a period of one year of remote work (03/20/2020 to 03/19/21) and compared with the same period of the previous year. In addition, data from 21 professionals of different functions of the Faculty were collected via questionnaire, which were analyzed with the data collected in the SEI system and through the literature on the subject. Although there was no unanimity of perceptions, it was noticed that most of the group of employees adapted better to the home office, perceiving an improvement in the quality of life and security, while another group showed itself to be averse, seeing such alternative as exhausting and with no positive qualities.
Keywords: Remote work. Home office. Social isolation. Adaptability.
A (RE)NOVA(DA) PEDAGOGIA DO CAPITAL – INSTITUTO UNIBANCO E O EMPRESARIAMENTO DA EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Souza Iael de , Piolli Evaldo
Published: May 2024

Resumo: A subordinação e dependência brasileira em relação às potências imperialistas, principalmente à norte- americana, evidencia-se, dentre outros fatores, pelas adaptações ou mesmo transplantações de suas experiências para o território brasileiro. O empresariamento da educação “pública”-estatal é parte desse processo, respondendo às novas exigências das contradições da produção capitalista e do mundo do trabalho, onde as personas do capital passam a influenciar, diretamente, as políticas “públicas” educacionais visando atender às novas necessidades da reprodução capitalista. Objetiva-se, aqui, desnudar e denunciar o que está por detrás das aparentes “boas intenções” do empresariado brasileiro, em compasso uníssono com a classe capitalista e proprietária internacional, a partir do exemplo do Instituto Unibanco.
Palavras-chave: empresariamento; educação; Instituto Unibanco.
Abstratct: Brazilian subordination and dependence in relation to the imperialist powers, mainly the North American, is evidenced, among other factors, by the adaptations or even transplants of their experiences to the Brazilian territory. Entrepreneurship in “public” state education is part of this process, responding to the new requirements of the contradictions of capitalist production and the world of work, where the personas of capital start to directly influence educational “public” policies in order to meet the new capitalist reproduction needs. The objective here is to expose and denounce what is behind the apparent “good intentions” of the Brazilian business community, in step with the capitalist class and the international owner, based on the example of Instituto Unibanco.
Keywords: entrepreneurship; education; Instituto Unibanco.
INFERNO E PARAÍSO – O DILEMA DA INTERSUBJETIVIDADE NO PENSAMENTO SARTRIANO
Authors: Carvalho Bruno Silva de
Published: May 2024

RESUMO: Este artigo corresponde a uma pesquisa cujo objetivo consiste em apontar o modo como Jean-Paul Sartre analisa o aspecto da intersubjetividade. Nesta perspectiva, é possível observar um grande esforço para verificar o sentido negativo com o qual tal temática fora abordada e, em contrapartida, ressaltar a possibilidade de se escapar deste problema. Deste modo, apoiando- se na peculiaridade humana de transcender o mundo através da consciência, verifica-se que a liberdade possui um duplo sentido que propicia a vivência da alteridade e, ao mesmo tempo, serve de instrumento para que as relações humanas não se resumam a um aspecto de conflito. Em consequência disto, há uma abordagem que permite avaliar o ser humano como uma modalidade existencial que, mesmo em meio às dificuldades, exerce autenticamente sua liberdade a partir de uma situação.
Palavras-chave: Intersubjetividade. Consciência. Liberdade. Conflito. Situação.
ABSTRACT: This article corresponds to a research whose aim consists of pointing the way how Jean-Paul Sartre analyses the aspect of intersubjectivity. In this perspective, it is possible to observe a great effort to verify the negative meaning that such issue had been approached and, on the other hand, highlight the possibility to solve this matter. Thus, having support on the human peculiarity of transcending the world through the consciousness, it is verified that freedom has a double meaning which allows the experience of alterity and, at the same time, can be used as an instrument so that human relations are not summarised to an aspect of conflict. In consequence to this, there is an approach that enables us to describe the human being as an existential modality that, even amid difficulties, can live his / her freedom authentically in view of a situation.
Key words: Intersubjectivity. Consciousness. Freedom. Conflict. Situation.
An Outbreak of the Monkeypox Virus: An Alert to Mankind
Authors: Muralidhar Naik Ramavath , Abdul Ahad Hindustan , Chinthaginjala Haranath , Varalakshmi Bogavalli , Dheeraj Siriguppa , Jaya Sree Pathakumari
Published: May 2024

A zoonotic condition known as monkeypox (MPX) is brought on by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), a species of the orthopoxvirus family. It was found in 1958 following an epidemic at a Copenhagen, Denmark, livestock facility. MPX has a clinical appearance that is comparable to smallpox (SPX). Laterit’sfinding, MPXV has shown a tendency to infect and cause disease in a significant number of mammalian animals from all over the world. Traveller’s MPX was exported from African countries (Nigeria) to other regions of the world in 2018 and 2019, respectively, raising concerns that MPXV may have emerged to occupy the ecological and immunological niche left by the smallpox virus (SPXV). MPXV first appeared again in 2017 in Bayelsa state after 39 years with no reported cases in Nigeria. This review's goal is to locate all documented cases of human MPXepidemics and pertinent epidemiological data. We made an effort to gather and discuss in this review all articles that have been written about MPXV infections that have been found experimentally or naturally. We also go through the comparative illness courses and the state of our understanding of the biology of infection, epidemiology, diagnosis, spread, and prevention of MPXV globally, particularly concerning humans. The MPXV is regarded as a high-danger pathogen that roots a disease that is significant for public health. To plan effective preventative, preparedness, and response actions, it is vital to concentrate on developing surveillance capacities that will yield meaningful information.
Surgical emphysema and pneumothorax: Unfamiliar combination in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Authors:   Department of ENT, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli, India., Jotdar Arijit
Published: May 2024

A 53-year-old gentleman presented with sudden onset swelling over the neck for the past 5 days. It was associated with dyspnoea on exertion. He was a known patient of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome since sixteen years of age. Initially, the swelling appeared over the neck which gradually progressed over to the anterior chest wall and the nape of the neck. There was no history of trauma, fever, surgery or similar complaints in the past. He was a known smoker. On examination, there was diffuse subcutaneous emphysema over the neck, and the anterior chest wall (Figure 1). Skin crepitus was present. The skin was hyper-extensile, fragile and easily stretchable (Figure 1). The patient was vitally stable. On rigid laryngoscopy, bilateral vocal cords were mobile. We admitted the patient and performed a CT scan of the neck and chest to assess the extent of the emphysema. CT scan confirmed an extensive subcutaneous emphysema over the neck, extending posterior to the oesophagus. There were multiple emphysematous bullae over the apical region of the right lung and an area of pneumothorax just in the vicinity of the bullae (Figure 2). The patient was planned for incision and evacuation of the air. A horizontal incision was given over the most prominent part of the swelling and the air was milked out gently. An Intercostal Chest Drain (ICD) was inserted and the condition was closely monitored. The recovery was uneventful. He was discharged after seven days of hospital stay.
Chronic acquired polyneuropathy as presentation of skull based solitary bone plasmacytoma
Authors:   Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India., Panda Samhita
Published: May 2024

Plasmacytomas can be solitary or multiple (osteosclerotic myeloma). Neuropathy resembling chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy or POEMS syndrome has rarely been reported in literature in association of cranial vault plasmacytoma. A female patient with severe demyelinating sensori-motor polyneuropathy with conduction block, was found to have solitary skeletal lesion in the left frontal bone which confirmed to be a plasma cell neoplasm on biopsy. She had significant improvement in neurological signs and symptoms following local radiation and chemotherapy over next 3 months. Solitary bone plasmacytoma (SBP) is rare, accounting for 2-5% of all plasma cell neoplasms. The axial skeleton, especially vertebral body, is the most common site and cranial vault is one of the least commonly reported. Radiation therapy (RT) is the treatment of choice for SBP. There is no evidence that plasma exchange, IVIg or other immunosuppressive agents are effective when used alone in treatment of SBP-associated neuropathy.
CT imaging of ventriculitis: Lessons learned
Authors:   Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University Abdelmalek Essaâdi, M’hanech II, BP 2121 Tetouan 93002, Morocco., lahlou Ihssane
Published: May 2024

This concerns a 12-year-old female patient with a history of spina bifida for which she underwent a ventriculoperitoneal shunt at the age of 4 months. She presented to the emergency department with febrile altered consciousness associated with neck stiffness. A brain CT scan was ordered which revealed:
Hypertrophic persistent pupillary membrane: From fish mouth to spider web
Authors:   Dr. RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, India., Rani Deeksha
Published: May 2024

We describe a clinical picture of a hypertrophic persistent pupillary membrane causing sensory deprivation amblyopia.
Small but powerful: The role of HSP in bacterial infectious disease pathogenesis- A mini-review of recent findings
Authors:   Department of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria., Chinedu Anekpo Chijioke
Published: May 2024

Heat Shock Proteins (Hsp) are evolutionarily conserved ubiquitous molecular chaperones usually produced when cells are exposed to temperatures beyond their normal growth temperature. They are a group of ATP-independent chaperons pivotal for cell survival and proliferation. This group of proteins has been well studied over the years. However, recent investigations leveraging the available Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) approach are beginning to shed more light on how this protein interacts with other intracellular proteins to modulate bacterial virulence and pathogenesis. Bacteria cells that manufacture HSPs can survive at higher temperatures. Certain heat-shock proteins have a refolding or degradation action that can save the bacterial cell even in extreme stress demands and even help some bacteria transition from being commensal to a pathogen. Certain HSPs are virulence factors, while others modulate bacterial pathogenesis increasing bacterial resistance to host immunological attack. Interestingly, others also influence certain virulence gene expressions. Several mechanisms govern heat shock response. Moreover, the employment of specific regulatory proteins that exert a positive or negative effect on the initiation of transcription by the RNA polymerase enzyme is successful and efficient in controlling heat-shock gene transcription. Interestingly, most pathogens use several approaches to reprogram gene transcription in response to diverse stress rapidly. In this mini-review, we tactfully discussed the recent update on HSP in bacteria virulence and how these proteins could serve as potential drug targets. Moreover, we provided an overview of how HSPs are regulated in bacterial pathogens favouring bacterial survival in diverse cellular niches.
Elderly woman with arm swelling
Authors:   Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane 208, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK., Alonso Joaquin Valle
Published: May 2024

A 72-year-old female with a history of hypertension and a recent outpatient catheterization procedure due to angina where a stent was implanted in the left anterior descending artery using the right arm presented to the emergency department with complaints of pain and swelling in her right arm 6 days after the procedure (Figure 1A). Upon physical examination, the patient was found to have diffuse swelling in the antecubital fossa of his right arm.
Granulomatous panniculitis in the setting of histoplasmosis in a patient with dermatomyositis on immunosuppressants
Authors:   St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies., Selvaratnam Troy
Published: May 2024

This report describes a case of panniculitis in the setting of infection with histoplasma capsulatum in a patient with active dermatomyositis on immunosuppressive medications. The appearance of panniculitis on the patient’s lower extremity was interpreted as possible necrotizing cellulitis in the setting of the patient’s immunosuppressive therapy or worsening of her dermatomyositis rash. The patient was placed on multiple trials of empiric antibiotic therapy for over a month with no improvement of her plaques. The patient did not exhibit the typical clinical manifestations of histoplasmosis nevertheless, through further workup, including, histological studies and sterile tissue culture, the patient was ultimately found to be infected with H. capsulatum and initiated on antifungal therapy. The case emphasizes the importance of placing other uncommon infectious etiologies like histoplasmosis on the differential in myositis patients on immunosuppression therapy with atypical presentations. Timely consideration of such possibilities ensures that appropriate therapies are initiated without delay.
Managing difficult airway in a post burn neck contracture: A case report
Authors:   Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, National Cancer Institute, Jhajjar, India., Vig Saurabh
Published: May 2024

Post burns neck contracture is always considered a difficult airway and requires meticulous planning for proper management. Awake fiberoptic intubation (AFOI) have been gold standard for managing difficult airways [1]. Here we will discuss a case of difficult airway due to post burn contractures at the neck posted for debridement and Split Skin Grafting (SSG) for Marjolin’s ulcer at the nape of the neck. Internal changes in the airway due post inhalational injury fibrosis proved the major cause of difficulty and following traditional clinical teachings helped in successful management of airway.
Effects of cardiopulmonary and metabolic rehabilitation in post-COVID-19 patients: Clinical trial
Authors:   Institute of Cardiology/Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre/RS, Brazil., Eibel Bruna
Published: May 2024

Objective: To evaluate the effects of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation on the functional capacity of post-COVID-19 individuals. Methods: Clinical trial, 7 patients participated in the study who tested positive for COVID-19. Participants underwent a 30-session rehabilitation program. They were evaluated using: Post COVID-19 Functional Scale (PCFS), inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength, 6-minute walk test (6MWT), 30-second sit-to-stand test (SE30’), hand grip (HG), VO2max, maximum HR, resting and reserve. Functional variables were analyzed using ANOVA for repeated measures and the Bonferroni multiple comparison test, considering a significance level of 5%. Results: The participants showed improvement in their functional status, with a decrease in the PCFS score (p=0.006), improvement in MIP (p=0.013), distance covered in the 6MWT (p=0.022), HGSR (p=0.005) and HGSL (p=0.009). In SE30’, they showed improvement in the intermediate (p=0.002) and final (p=0.046) assessments. Conclusions: The individuals demonstrated a decrease in functional limitations, improvement in functional capacity, inspiratory and lower limb muscle strength, handgrip strength after the 7th week of rehabilitation, with maintenance of the functional status being promoted until the end of the program. Implying the reestablishment of the global functional state of the pa-tients.
A Study of Optimization Algorithms for English Vocabulary Memory and Review Plans: Integrating the Principles of Forgetting Curve and Memory Reinforcement
Authors: Yangmei Zheng
Published: May 2024

Mastering English vocabulary is a crucial steppingstone towards achieving fluency in the language.  Building a strong English vocabulary foundation is essential for spoken and written fluency. This inefficiency can lead to wasted time reviewing known words or forgetting recently learned ones. This work proposes a novel deep learning-based system for personalized English vocabulary learning: the Contextual Awareness Controlled Generative Adversarial Network with Forget Curve & Memory Reinforcement (CACGAN-FCMR-PEVL) model. CACGAN-FCMR-PEVL leverages deep learning to create a personalized optimization algorithm, analyzing user data and incorporating forgetting curve principles. It utilizes a self-attention mechanism and a conditional generative adversarial network (CGAN) to generate personalized vocabulary maps and review schedules, optimizing memory retention through memory reinforcement techniques. Hyperparameter tuning with the Binary Waterwheel Plant Optimization Algorithm (BWpOA) further enhances the model's effectiveness. When compared to other existing methods, the proposed CACGAN-BWpOA-FCMR-PEVL model shows 53.55%, 31.703% and 32.403% higher Vocabulary Recall and 49.46%, 58.06% and 30.98% higher Word Similarity, indicating superior learning and retention. It also attains 47.42%, 56.701% and 73.21% higher Review Interval Prediction Accuracy (RIPA), which suggests effective personalization based on forgetting curves. These findings suggest that CACGAN-BWpOA-FCMR-PEVL effectively personalizes vocabulary learning, leading to improved memory retention.
Analysis of Wireless Multimedia Big Data Transmission Based on Adaptive Scheduling Algorithm
Authors: Kele  Xu
Published: May 2024

The increasing demand for wireless multimedia applications has prompted the need for efficient data transmission strategies that can adapt to dynamic network conditions and diverse Quality of Service (QoS) requirements. This paper analyzes wireless multimedia big data transmission using an innovative Adaptive QoS-Aware Scheduling Algorithm (AQOS-ASA). The proposed algorithm aims to optimize the transmission of multimedia data by dynamically adjusting the scheduling based on QoS considerations and real-time network conditions. Through adaptive scheduling, the algorithm ensures that high-priority multimedia data receives optimal transmission treatment, balancing the quality preferences set by users. The algorithm dynamically allocates time slots based on the changing network conditions, allowing for efficient utilization of the available bandwidth. The paper analyses the algorithm's performance in different wireless network scenarios through simulations and evaluations, highlighting its effectiveness in adapting to varying QoS requirements and network conditions. The results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm significantly enhances the quality and efficiency of wireless multimedia big data transmission, making it well-suited for applications with diverse multimedia content and dynamic network environments. The findings contribute valuable insights to wireless multimedia communication and provide a foundation for further advancements in adaptive scheduling algorithms for improved Quality of Service.
Computer-Assisted Analysis of Qualitative News Dissemination
Authors: Changyue Li
Published: May 2024

This study delves into the potential of utilizing deep learning (DL) techniques to analyze qualitative news dissemination for trading purposes. DL, renowned for its prowess in handling vast datasets and deciphering intricate patterns, holds promise in aiding investors seeking to enhance their trading strategies. Specifically, Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, known for their capacity to retain contextual information, are explored in this research. By employing DL models, we aim to forecast market sentiment based on news headlines, focusing on the Dow Jones industrial average from 2008 to 2020. Leveraging 25 daily news headlines, we extend our analysis to develop an algorithmic trading strategy. Through rigorous testing across two distinct cases over five-time steps, our study evaluates the effectiveness of DL-driven approaches in real-world trading scenarios.
Furthermore, this research contributes to the growing body of literature on the intersection of deep learning and financial markets. By examining the application of DL in qualitative news analysis for trading purposes, we provide insights into the potential implications for investors and financial analysts. The findings offer valuable guidance for leveraging advanced computational techniques for decision-making in dynamic market environments. Additionally, this study underscores the importance of incorporating qualitative news data into trading strategies, highlighting the role of DL in extracting meaningful signals from unstructured textual information’s Overall, our findings shed light on the opportunities and challenges associated with harnessing DL for trading on news sentiment.
Optimisation Methods Based on Soft Computing for Improving Power System Stability
Authors: Aayushi Arya
Published: May 2024

In order to keep electrical grids running reliably and efficiently, power system stability is essential. The optimisation of power systems is fraught with complexity and uncertainty, yet soft computing approaches have been shown to be an excellent tool for dealing with these issues. In order to improve the reliability of the power system, this article presents a summary of optimisation techniques that rely on soft computing techniques. , the methods of evolutionary computing, such as particle swarm optimisation (PSO) and genetic algorithms (GA), are discussed. By efficiently searching for optimum solutions in huge solution spaces, these algorithms are used to optimise power system parameters and control techniques. In general, optimisation techniques based on soft computing provide effective and flexible ways to enhance power system stability. These technologies improve grid operation by using swarm intelligence, evolutionary computing, fuzzy logic, and neural networks to tackle the issues of power systems, which are dynamic and unpredictable.
Investigating the Effects of Ageing on Transmission System Dependability Through the Use of an Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Mohammad Ahmar Khan
Published: May 2024

As power transmission systems age, their dependability becomes increasingly critical for maintaining reliable electricity supply. However, accurately predicting the impact of ageing on system dependability remains a challenging task due to the complex interactions among various components and environmental factors. In this study, we propose the utilization of an artificial neural network (ANN) approach to investigate the effects of ageing on transmission system dependability. The ANN model is trained on historical data encompassing a wide range of parameters including equipment age, maintenance records, environmental conditions, and system performance metrics. By capturing the nonlinear relationships within the data, the ANN can effectively model the intricate dependencies between ageing and system dependability. Through comprehensive simulations and sensitivity analyses, we demonstrate the capability of the ANN to forecast the degradation of transmission system dependability over time. Moreover, the model enables the identification of key factors driving system reliability decline, thereby facilitating proactive maintenance strategies and resource allocation.