bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implications of Public Disclosure of Personal Information in Alert Systems for People Living with Dementia who go Missing: A Qualitative Descriptive Study (Preprint)
Authors: Adekoya Adebusola , Daum Christine , Neubauer Noelannah , Miguel-Cruz Antonio , Liu Lili
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

People living with dementia are at risk of getting lost and going missing due to memory loss, confusion, and disorientation. Missing incidents involving people living with dementia are increasing. Alert systems such as Community ASAP can promote community engagement in locating missing persons with dementia and aid search and rescue efforts. However, implications of public disclosure of personal information such as name, age, sex, and physical descriptions within such alert systems have yet to be explored.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to identify and discuss the implications of public disclosure of personal information in Community ASAP for people living with dementia at risk of going missing.

METHODS

This study used a qualitative descriptive research design drawing from naturalistic inquiry. Nineteen participants including people living with dementia, care partners, and service providers were recruited from Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, Canada. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore participants’ perspectives on the perceived implications of the release of personal information when using Community ASAP. NVivo 12 was used to manage data and conventional content analysis conducted to identify key themes of the implications of public disclosure of personal information in Community ASAP.

RESULTS

Participants were 10 females and 9 males. Three were people living with dementia, five were care partners, four were first responders, and seven were service providers. Four key themes were identified as implications of public disclosure of personal information in Community ASAP: Right to autonomy, safety versus privacy, informed and knowledgeable consent, and stigmatization. Participants discussed how the public disclosure of personal information in Community ASAP could undermine a person’s choice not to be found and contribute to stigmatization. Participants emphasized a need to balance safety and privacy concerns. Informed and knowledgeable consent is important when using an alert system to locate missing persons with dementia.

CONCLUSIONS

Community ASAP can promote community engagement in locating missing persons with dementia. However, the public disclosure of personal information in alert systems has implications. Users’ right to autonomy, a balance between safety and privacy, informed and knowledgeable consent, and risks for stigmatization are perceived impacts of disclosure of personal information in alert systems.
The effectiveness of an online training and support program for family caregivers of people with dementia in China: Randomized controlled trial (Preprint)
Authors: Xu Dingxin , He Jinjie , Wang Jing , Wang Jin , Xiao Lily Dongxia , Guan Chengguo , Mao Jinsong
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Dementia affects the memory, thinking, behavior, and daily functioning of people, with approximately 55 million people worldwide with dementia as of 2019, increasing by one new case every three seconds. In China, over 90% of people with dementia are cared for at home due to cultural values of filial piety. However, the support system for family caregivers is underdeveloped, leading to various health issues. The World Health Organization's 'iSupport for Dementia' program aims to support family caregivers and reduce their burden. Despite its adoption in 31 countries, iSupport in China is in early development, necessitating localized support programs.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Chinese version of iSupport, an online caregiving skills training and support program originally developed by the World Health Organization for family caregivers and people with dementia.

METHODS

A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 81 Chinese family caregivers of people with dementia, divided into an intervention group (n = 41) and a control group (n = 40). The primary outcome, health-related quality of life, was assessed at baseline (T0), immediately after the intervention (T1, 3rd month), and three months post-intervention (T2, 6th month). Social support, self-efficacy, caregiving burden, and the quality of life and memory and behavior problems of people with dementia were also evaluated. Comparisons were made using a repeated-measures analysis of the variance model.

RESULTS

Sixty-four caregivers completed the study (32 in each group). The intervention group showed significant improvements in mental-related quality of life (p<0.05), self-efficacy (p<0.001), social support (p<0.001), and caregiving burden (p<0.001) compared to the control group. The intervention also significantly improved the quality of life for people with dementia (p<0.001). No significant differences were found between groups regarding the memory and behavior problems of people with dementia (p>0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

The online iSupport program significantly improves the quality of life, self-efficacy, and social support of Chinese family caregivers of people with dementia while reducing the caregiving burden. The study suggests that diverse intervention content, including treatment, rehabilitation, and caregiving, alongside continuous support, can alleviate the condition of people with dementia.

CLINICALTRIAL

This study is registered in the Australia New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=381061&isReview=true ID: ACTRN12621000276853.
Risk Evaluation and Software Development of Urban Natural Gas Pipelines Based on Bayesian Networks
Authors: Jiang Xiaoyu , Cheng Shuangqing , Zhao Rongyan , Li Wencheng , Luo Yutong , Wang Tingting , Wang Guoqing
Published: August 2024

Based on the urban natural gas pipeline accident statistics and semi-quantitative risk evaluation index system, this paper applies Bayesian network to establish a network model between various types of risk factors and the risk of natural gas pipeline failure. The EM algorithm was used to learn from the statistical accident data to obtain the parameters of the model. Based on the principle of evidential reasoning in reverse, the probability of occurrence of all risk indicators can be obtained when the probability of occurrence of urban natural gas pipeline accidents is 100%, the index weight is obtained by normalizing the occurrence probability. On this basis, this paper develops an efficient urban natural gas pipeline integrity risk identification and management software. The software can realize the basic data management of urban natural gas pipeline system, pipeline relative risk value calculation, pipeline risk level calculation and other functions, and the results are visualized. Finally, the practicability and effectiveness of the model and software are verified by a case of natural gas pipeline evaluation in a block.
Exploring the Relationship between Market Expansion and Corporate Innovation: The Mediating Role of Corporate Investment
Authors: Zhu Chenxu
Published: August 2024

This research delves into the dynamic interplay between market expansion and corporate innovation, underscoring the critical mediating role of corporate investments. In the backdrop of globalization and informatization, we explore how expanding into new markets drives firms to innovate, enhancing their competitive edge and market reach. Utilizing a robust dataset from Wharton Research Data Services encompassing 3838 North American companies from 2013 to 2023, we employ quantitative analysis and empirical methods to dissect these relationships. Our findings reveal that while market expansion directly necessitates and benefits from innovation, corporate investments in R&D significantly bolster this process by efficiently allocating resources to foster innovation and market penetration. Moreover, the research examines various factors such as corporate governance, financial health, and external market conditions that influence these dynamics, offering a comprehensive understanding of the strategies that companies can employ to sustain growth and innovation in a competitive landscape.
Curation is Communal: Transparency, Trust, and (In)visible Labour
Authors: Burns Halle , Caldrone Sand , Narlock Mikala
Published: August 2024

Research about trust and transparency within the realm of research data management and sharing typically centres on accreditation and compliance. Missing from many of these conversations are the social systems and enabling structures that are built on interpersonal connections. As members of the Data Curation Network (DCN), a consortium of United States-based institutional and non-profit data repositories, we have experienced first-hand the effort required to develop and sustain interpersonal trust and the benefits it provides to curation. In this paper, we reflect on the well-documented realities of curator and labour invisibility; the importance of fostering active communities (such as the DCN); and how trust, vulnerability and connectivity among colleagues leads to better curation practices. Through an investigation into data curators in the DCN, we found that, while curation can be isolating and invisible work, having a network of trusted peers helps alleviate these burdens and makes us better curators. We conclude with practical suggestions for implementing trust and transparency in relationships with colleagues and researchers.
A Measure of Interactive Complexity in Network Models
Authors:   Binghamton University, Deter Will
Published: August 2024

This work presents an innovative approach to understanding and measuring complexity in network models. We revisit several classic characterizations of complexity and propose a novel measure that represents complexity as an interactive process. This measure incorporates transfer entropy and Jensen-Shannon divergence to quantify both the information transfer within a system and the dynamism of its constituents’ state changes. To validate our measure, we apply it to several well-known simulation models implemented in Python, including: two models of residential segregation, Conway’s Game of Life, and the Susceptible-Infected-Susceptible (SIS) model. Our results reveal varied trajectories of complexity, demonstrating the efficacy and sensitivity of our measure in capturing the nuanced interplay of interactivity and dynamism in different systems. The results corroborate the notion that heterogeneity and stochasticity increase system complexity. This study contributes to the field by proposing a measure that not only quantifies the amount of complexity present in a system but also emphasizes the process of “complexing,“ marking a semantic shift from viewing complexity solely as an attribute or condition. Our findings underscore the significance of considering both interactivity and dynamism in defining and measuring complexity. The study also acknowledges limitations related to computational resources and the simplification of transfer entropy calculations, setting a clear path for future research in refining and expanding this measure of complexity.
Cumplir con el objetivo. Voces de mujeres mayores que cuidaron a familiares mayores con enfermedades crónico degenerativas en Mérida, Yucatán
Authors: Díaz Pedroza Araceli Dennise , Villagómez Valdés Gina Irene
Published: August 2024

Las mujeres que proveen cuidados al interior de las familias no constituyen un grupo homogéneo. Sobre ellas recae una gran proporción de la carga mental y física de la vida diaria, incluso cuando su avanzada edad las coloca en condiciones de mayor vulnerabilidad. Aunque presentan una esperanza de vida mayor a los hombres, las condiciones en las que cursan su propia vejez son inciertas. En este sentido, el presente trabajo cualitativo, adherido a un marco interpretativo, a través de entrevistas a profundidad y observaciones participantes, pretende visibilizar la historia de tres mujeres, ahora mayores, que estuvieron a cargo de cuidar de familiares con enfermedades crónico degenerativas en Mérida, Yucatán, y cómo este trabajo ha impactado en su proceso de envejecimiento y en su vida. Lo anterior permite la creación de narrativas que anticipan designaciones desiguales, tensiones y costos invisibles para aquellas que, mientras envejecían, se dedicaban a sostener a otros (as).
Mercantilización de la cultura maya: consumo y moda en el capitalismo contemporáneo
Authors: Iturriaga Eugenia
Published: August 2024

En el capitalismo contemporáneo, la mercadotecnia étnica y cultural ocupa un lugar destacado en el consumo de las clases medias altas globalizadas que buscan una autenticidad refinada. En este trabajo busco reflexionar sobre el consumo de “lo maya”, en un momento en que los discursos sobre la autenticidad de las tradiciones y los saberes se han convertido en un instrumento político y de acceso a recursos. Primero, quiero reflexionar sobre el papel del consumo y la moda en el capitalismo contemporáneo. Después, en cómo las políticas culturales internacionales, el reconocimiento de las naciones pluriculturales y la patrimonialización de la cultura abrieron la puerta a un mercado turístico que busca vender experiencias, sensaciones y contacto con la ancestralidad. Por último, abordaré el caso de la mercantilización de “lo maya” tanto en espacios rurales como urbanos.
María Estuardo, la reina criptógrafa
Authors: Mansilla Corona Ricardo
Published: August 2024

María Estuardo es un controvertido personaje de la historia universal. Cuando sólo tenía seis días de nacida heredó la Corona de su padre Jaime V de Escocia. A la edad de veinticinco años fue obligada a abdicar el trono y huyó a Inglaterra en busca de refugio en la corte de su prima, Isabel I, quien, al percibirla como una amenaza, la mantuvo prisionera por diecinueve años, hasta 1586, cuando fue encontrada culpable de participar en una conspiración en su contra. Durante el periodo de su cautiverio sostuvo un intenso intercambio epistolar con muchas personalidades de la sociedad francesa, española y escocesa, utilizando varios sistemas de encriptación de mensajes muy sofisticados para la época. En este trabajo se analiza el corpus epistolar codificado y su relación con los sucesos que llevaron a su ejecución el 8 de febrero de 1587.
Machine Learning-Driven Reconfigurable EONs with Neuromorphic Computing for Network Slicing and On-Demand Service Provisioning: A Review and Survey
Authors: Bihari Avadha
Published: August 2024

Abstract: This paper delves into the substantial potential of integrating advanced technologies within Reconfigurable Elastic Optical Networks (REONs). By leveraging machine learning and neuromorphic computing, these networks can significantly enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency. Machine learning models facilitate dynamic resource management, allowing for the on-demand reconfiguration of optical networks to improve service provisioning and maintain high Quality of Service (QoS). Neuromorphic processors further boost network-slicing capabilities, optimizing bandwidth management and enabling the creation of customized virtual networks. Additionally, the incorporation of neuromorphic computing into REONs contributes to substantial energy savings, a critical factor for sustainable network operations. Techniques such as differential privacy and secure multi-party computation effectively address security and privacy challenges within optical networks. Future research should focus on developing scalable architectures, formulating energy-efficient algorithms, and designing solutions tailored to specific applications to maximize the potential of REONs. In summary, the integration of advanced computing techniques within REONs promises to revolutionize network management and service delivery, equipping future networks to deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and adaptability, thus meeting the evolving demands of modern communication environments.
Agricultural Field Monitoring Robot: Using IoT
Authors: Reddy Padala Yeswanth , G Sudharshan , V Mohith
Published: August 2024

Abstract: The agricultural field monitoring robot is a big step forward in precision farming. It uses technology like path memorization and smart IoT to help farmers manage their fields better. The robot can move around the farm on its own, remembering where it's been to do tasks more efficiently later. It's built on a platform-Arduino car system, which is controlled via Bluetooth. The smart IoT part comes from a platform called BlynkIOT, this system gathers data in real-time, helping farmers keep track of things like crop health and environmental conditions. With these technologies combined, the robot can do things like planting seeds, watering crops, and checking their health without needing much help from humans. Overall, it's meant to help farmers work smarter, save money on labor, and farm in a more sustainable way.
Analysis and Design of Box Culvert for Durability against Varying Thickness of Cushion
Authors: Kushwah Kajal
Published: August 2024

Abstract: This study presents the structural analysis of a reinforced concrete (RCC) box culvert with dimensions 1m x 2m x 1.5m, subjected to varying cushion loadings of 0.770m, 1.010m, and 1.200m, using STAAD.Pro software. The analysis focuses on both Ultimate Limit State (ULS) and Serviceability Limit State (SLS) criteria to ensure the structural integrity and durability of the culvert. For ULS, load combinations include dead load, live load, earth pressure, and cushion load, assessing the culvert's capacity to withstand maximum expected loads without failure. The study evaluates bending moments, shear forces, and ensures that the flexural and shear strengths of the culvert are within permissible limits. Results indicate that even under the highest cushion loading, the culvert design remains robust with appropriate reinforcement. For SLS, the analysis incorporates quasipermanent load combinations to evaluate deflections and crack widths, ensuring the structure's functionality and aesthetic durability under normal service conditions. Deflections and crack widths for all cushion depths were found to be within acceptable limits, demonstrating the culvert's ability to maintain serviceability and resist long-term degradation. Overall, the analysis confirms that the RCC box culvert, when designed according to the principles of ULS and SLS, achieves a balance between safety, functionality, and durability, ensuring reliable performance over its service life.
Python-Based Urban Land Suitability Evaluation for Effective Urban Planning
Authors: Kanagaraj Rohith
Published: August 2024

Abstract: One of the global environmental problems is that the population is growing rapidly around the world. unfortunately, land is a limited resource. Land suitability analysis merges as the most efficient and commonly used method that represents an effective informative tool to support policymakers and planners in developing optimal master plans, maintaining sustainability, and ensuring social equity among residents. Python's free and open-source ecosystem of geospatial libraries like Geo Pandas makes it a cost-effective alternative to proprietary GIS software for this purpose. Furthermore, Python excels at automation, allowing you to write scripts that save time and ensure consistency for repetitive tasks in land suitability analysis. At first, users can choose the project type based on the classification of land use and input raster and vector data. After that, each layer is reclassified, and a weighted overlay is applied at the end. A raster would be the final land suitability output file. Urban planning benefits greatly from Python's capabilities. Land suitability models can assess the viability of development projects by considering factors like flood risk, slope stability, and proximity to infrastructure. The applications extend far beyond these initial examples. Python's land suitability models are instrumental in environmental management as well. Habitat suitability modeling, for instance, considers factors like vegetation cover, water availability, and connectivity to existing habitats to identify areas suitable for specific wildlife species. This information is crucial for conservation planning and restoration efforts. This paper is designed to explain the beneficial aspects of a Python-based approach to land suitability modelling and how it operates.
Design of Microstrip Patch Antenna for WSN Application
Authors: Rao K Raghavendra
Published: August 2024

Abstract: This paper focuses on the design and simulation of a microstrip patch antenna for Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) applications, utilizing HFSS (High-Frequency Structure Simulator) software and an FR-4 epoxy substrate. The objective is to develop an efficient and cost-effective antenna tailored for the 2.4 GHz frequency band, commonly used in WSNs due to its favourable propagation characteristics. The choice of FR-4 epoxy substrate, with a relative dielectric constant (ࡾࢿ (of 4.4 provides a balance of performance, availability, and cost-effectiveness. These properties are crucial in determining the antenna's resonant frequency and overall efficiency. The design process involves optimizing the dimensions of the rectangular microstrip patch antenna to achieve the desired frequency and performance metrics. HFSS simulation tools are employed to model the antenna's behaviour, allowing for precise adjustments and performance predictions. Key parameters analysed include return loss (S11), gain, radiation pattern, and bandwidth.
Evaluation of Enhancing Biochar and the fungus Glomus mosseae in the Growth of Common Bean, Phaseolus vulgaris infected with Rhizoctonia solani
Authors:   Department of Biology, Education of Basic Sciences Faculty, Diala University, Iraq, Abed Rabab M.
Published: August 2024

Abed, R.M. 2024. Evaluation of Enhancing Biochar and the fungus Glomus mosseae in the Growth of Common Bean, Phaseolus vulgaris infected with Rhizoctonia solani. Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 42(2): 215-223. https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001232 The possible role of biochar and its interaction with the fungus Glomus mosseae in promoting the growth of the common bean plant, Phaseolus vulgaris L., grown under biological stress of infection with the pathogenic fungus, Rhizoctonia solani was investigated. The results showed that the addition of biochar and the treatment with mycorrhizal fungus, and the interaction between them, led to a significant reduction in the seedling mortality and the severity of root rot disease of the common bean plant. The results obtained showed that the mycorrhizal traits, which included infection rate, severity of infection, and number of spores, were affected by the presence of the pathogenic fungus, as all the studied mycorrhizal traits decreased, compared to the treatment of the mycorrhizal fungus in the absence of the root rot fungus. The results obtained also showed that the decrease in the disease had a positive effect on the vegetative and root plant growth and nutrients content. The results obtained encourages the application of biochar as an alternative to chemical pesticides for the control of common bean root rot. Keywords: BioChar, common bean, Rhizoctonia solani, Glomus mosseae, mycorrhiza
Mapeamento das características do empreendedorismo transgênero no Brasil: um olhar para a Plataforma EmpoderaTrans
Authors: Círico Juh , Aikyo Galvão Akira , Pereira de Castro Casa Nova Silvia
Published: August 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é mapear as características do empreendedorismo transgênero no Brasil por meio da análise descritiva dos negócios cadastrados no EmpoderaTrans, plataforma virtual voltada para a divulgação e visibilidade do empreendedorismo de pessoas transgêneras no país. Metodologicamente, a pesquisa é descritiva e exploratória, com uma análise dos conteúdos publicados na plataforma investigada. A amostra é composta por 92 empreendimentos, e os resultados demonstraram que 66% deles se referem a serviços profissionais, sendo que a maior parte dos serviços (31%) são de design gráfico e de edições de imagens e vídeos. Em relação ao alcance geográfico da atuação dos negócios, 29 (32%) atuam a nível nacional por meio da internet e 16 (17%) atendem unicamente na cidade de São Paulo. O estudo contribui teoricamente com a ampliação dos estudos de empreendedorismo social e de grupos minorizados, a partir da apresentação das áreas mais empreendidas, dos locais atendidos e do formato dos atendimentos. Além disso, visibiliza a atuação de pessoas trans no empreendedorismo, estimulando a criação de outros imagéticos sociais sobre pessoas transgêneras no Brasil que estão tentando acessar outros espaços sociais, para além da prostituição, que é compulsória para 90% de mulheres trans e travestis no país, devido aos preconceitos estruturais enraizados na sociedade, que lhes negam acesso ao mercado de trabalho formal. A originalidade da pesquisa está associada à lacuna na literatura sobre empreendedorismo social, que menciona apenas as pessoas cisgênero como empreendedoras, ficando as pessoas transgêneras, à margem dos estudos de empreendedorismo.
A percepção de eficiência em uma instituição federal de ensino: olhar do gestor público
Authors: Venturini Fabiano
Published: August 2024

Uma organização pode parecer eficiente para um indivíduo, mas não para um outro? O termo eficiência, normalmente, é utilizado na literatura objetivamente, mas talvez permita outras interpretações. Uma instituição de ensino eficiente é fundamental para a sociedade e a formação de cidadãos. As escolas devem formar para o trabalho e para a vida em sociedade, além de contribuir para avanços sociais e econômicos locais. Com o apoio Grounded theory (GT), no ano de 2023, identificamos como os gestores de um campus do Instituto Federal da região sudeste, percebem a eficiência de onde atuam em relação aos eixos: ensino, pesquisa e extensão. Utilizou-se de entrevistas semiestruturadas e da técnica de codificação para analisar a percepção destes indivíduos e compreender como a eficiência era reconhecida naquele ambiente. Observam-se nuanças perceptivas da eficiência e sua correlação com: burocracia, disfunções burocráticas, ineficiência, gestão pública, dentre outros. Os resultados sugerem uma percepção de eficiência relativa dos gestores, em virtude de uma dicotomia entre o tentar ser eficiente e realmente serem eficientes. Os gestores se deparam com um ambiente institucional de escassez e restrições, que se entrelaça as suas atividades cotidianas e prejudica a eficiência organizacional.
Efecto del sexo sobre los rasgos de calidad de la carne y las propiedades sensoriales en cerdos mestizos argentinos
Authors: Guzmán Cesar Federico , Fernández Madero Julieta , Carini Alberto Enrique , Tolaba Malvina Marcela , Picallo Alejandra , Paván Enrique , Pouzo Laura
Published: August 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto del sexo sobre el peso vivo final, las características de la canal, los rasgos de calidad de la carne y las propiedades sensoriales de una línea específica de cerdos mestizos (Landrace 75% x Yorkshire 25% “Degesa”). En el presente estudio se utilizaron ocho machos castrados (MC) y ocho nulíparas (H) seleccionados al azar. No se observaron diferencias (P˃0.05) entre sexos en cuanto a las características de la canal, el valor de la fuerza de cizallamiento o la longitud del sarcómero. Sin embargo, el grosor de la grasa dorsal, el pH@45, el pH@24, la capacidad de retención de agua, el puntaje de marmoleado y el contenido de grasa intramuscular fueron mayores (P˃0.05) en MC que en H. La carne de MC tuvo menor (P=0.04) luminosidad que la de H, pero similar (P≥0.34) rojez y amarillez. La proporción total de ácidos grasos saturados (AGS), así como los AGS individuales (C16:0 y C18:0) fueron mayores en MC que en H, pero la relación n-6:n-3 fue menor en los machos que en las hembras. En general, la carne de los machos fue mejor calificada que la carne de hembras por el panel entrenado en atributos de sabor, pero el resultado fue opuesto cuando se evaluaron las propiedades de textura. Además, una mayor puntuación general de color, así como los atributos de sabor, se asociaron positivamente con el contenido de grasa intramuscular y la tasa de AG monoinsaturados, pero se asociaron negativamente con la proporción de AG poliinsaturados. En conclusión, los resultados sugieren que la calidad de la carne de cerdos mestizos Degesa mostró marcadas diferencias relacionadas con el sexo y, por lo tanto, podría ser comercializado diferencialmente por sexo en el mercado de carne.
Frecuencia y factores asociados al diagnóstico de Ehrlichia canis y Anaplasma spp. en perros
Authors: Carbajal Ruiz Antuané Jesús , Villela Velarde Jorge Luis
Published: August 2024

Este estudio evalúa la cantidad de casos reportados de anaplasmosis y ehrlichiosis canina en el distrito del Rímac, Lima, Perú, así como su asociación con factores implicados en la presentación de estas enfermedades. En estos casos es común la presencia de anemia y trombocitopenia, los cuales afectan los parámetros hematológicos normales. Se muestreó todas las historias clínicas del periodo 2018-2021 de pacientes caninos de la Clínica Veterinaria Municipal del Rímac ubicado en el distrito del Rímac, Lima – Perú. Se usó la prueba estadística de Ji cuadrada y el coeficiente de contingencia para determinar asociación. Todas las variables fueron analizadas también mediante regresión binomial logística. Se usó un nivel de significancia de 0.05. En 4.308 % (224/5,200) de historias clínicas se diagnosticó Ehrlichia canis y Anaplasma spp. Se usó la prueba de Ji cuadrada para evaluar asociación con los factores sexo, raza, edad, y estación del año, concluyendo que hubo asociación de las enfermedades con el grupo etario; y a un intervalo de confianza al 95 % se observó que la frecuencia de casos de E. canis y Anaplasma spp. fue de 95.98 % y 1.79 %,  respectivamente,  y la co-infección de ambos patógenos fue de 2.23 %. En el modelo de regresión logística se incluyeron los efectos de peso vivo y sexo sobre el diagnostico de ehrlichiosis y anaplasmosis los cuales resultaron significativos. Hubo asociación significativa entre el diagnóstico de ehrlichiosis y anaplasmosis canina con la edad y peso, pero no hubo efecto con raza, y estación del año.
Caracterización de mataderos ovinos para la producción de barbacoa en un municipio del altiplano central de México
Authors: Archundia Velarde Enrique Daniel , Velázquez Garduño Gisela , Osorio Avalos Jorge , Terreros Mecalco Jesús , Mariezcurrena Berasain María Antonia
Published: August 2024

Asegurar la calidad e inocuidad de la carne de animales de abasto es tema de preocupación mundial. De los factores que se deben cuidar están las actividades que generan estrés al animal durante el manejo ante-mortem (transporte, descanso y aturdimiento) y el manejo de la canal post-mortem (maduración y almacenamiento), aunado a las prácticas de higiene en instalaciones y personal. El objetivo del trabajo fue caracterizar unidades de matanza ovina con base a la normatividad mexicana vigente dentro del municipio de Capulhuac de Mirafuentes, Estado de México. Para lo cual, se realizó un análisis de componentes principales (CP), destacando que los que representaron mayor variabilidad en los centros de matanza fueron el precio de las canales y sus productos, lugar de comercialización, volumen de matanza, sexo del animal e inocuidad de las canales, los cuales representaron el 50.4 % de la varianza explicada. Así mismo se realizó un análisis de conglomerados el cual representó la integración de cuatro grupos de descriptores de matanza (P<0.05). Como resultados se encontró que 65 % de animales son faenados en locales comerciales y casas habitación, los cuales no cumplen con la tecnificación descrita en la normatividad; además de que presentan manejos deficientes ante-mortem y post-mortem de animales; también se observó que el 98.3 % de los establecimientos utiliza un método de matanza denominado descabellado, no reportado en la NOM-033-SAG/ZOO/ 2014, aunado al desconocimiento del personal en temas de bienestar animal. Afectando la calidad e inocuidad de la carne y poniendo en riesgo la salud de los consumidores.
Non-Markovianity in High-Dimensional Open Quantum Systems using Next-generation Multicore Optical Fibers
Authors: Rojas-Rojas Santiago , Martínez Daniel , Sawada Kei , Pereira Luciano , Walborn Stephen P. , Gómez Esteban S. , Bernardes Nadja K. , Lima Gustavo
Published: August 2024

With the advent of quantum technology, the interest in communication tasks assisted by quantum systems has increased both in academia and industry. Nonetheless, the transmission of a quantum state in real-world scenarios is bounded by environmental noise, so that the quantum channel is an open quantum system. In this work, we study a high-dimensional open quantum system in a multicore optical fiber by characterizing the environmental interaction as quantum operations corresponding to probabilistic phase-flips. The experimental platform is currently state-of-the-art for quantum information processing with multicore fibers. At a given evolution stage we observe a non-Markovian behaviour of the system, which is demonstrated through a proof-of-principle implementation of the Quantum Vault protocol. A better understanding of phase-noise in multicore fibers will improve several real-world communication protocols, since they are a prime candidate to be adopted in future telecom networks.
Acolhe UFSC: atenção psicossocial para a comunidade universitária em tempos de covid-19
Authors: Marsillac Ana Lúcia Mandelli de , Lima Cor Mariae , Schneider Daniela Ribeiro , Gizzi Flávia , Tourinho Francis Solange Vieira , Rodrigues Jeferson , Oliveira Lucas Emmanoel Cardoso de
Published: August 2024

O mês de março de 2020 representa um abalo para nossas experiências existenciais e acadêmicas, com a marca do início da pandemia da Covid-19 no Brasil. A Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) buscou dar suporte para esta situação inusitada através da produção de dados científicos, da manutenção de relações democráticas, pautada em protocolos de segurança sanitária. Instituiu várias comissões para gerenciar a crise advinda dessa situação, entre elas, a Comissão Permanente de Monitoramento da Saúde Psicológica Universitária, que se autodenominou Acolhe UFSC. Entre suas ações foi desenvolvido o projeto de apoio psicológico, com o objetivo de ofertar acolhimento psicossocial online para aqueles que precisaram de suporte para lidar com o sofrimento psíquico em função dos impactos da pandemia e do distanciamento social (estudantes, docentes, técnicos). Este livro discute esta experiência do ponto de vista dos seus gestores e psicólogos(as) voluntários(as), refletindo sobre o contexto do aumento do sofrimento, as estratégias de acolhimento psicossocial, as lições aprendidas no contexto pandêmico e seus desdobramentos para o futuro das pessoas e da universidade pós-pandemia.
Study of the heterogeneity of the Russian economic space at the level of macro-regions
Authors: Adamov Ernest
Published: August 2024

Introduction. This article examines the problem of differentiation of the economic space of Russia. This problem originates during the collapse of the Soviet Union, when, during the transition from a command economy to a market economy, the state was faced with an uneven distribution of natural, territorial, demographic and other resources across the country's regions. The destruction of industrial, financial and social ties of the regions occurred as a result of the policy pursued by Yeltsin B., who pursued a course of strengthening the sovereignty of the subjects of Russia. In the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 803 dated 06/03/1996 "On the main provisions of regional policy in the Russian Federation", the task was set to smooth out significant imbalances in the socio-economic development of the regions. In this paper, the question is considered: has the task regulated by the decree of the President of the Russian Federation been achieved? The purpose of the work is to assess the differences in the socio-economic development of Russian regions grouped into federal districts.

Materials and methods. The information base of this study consists of the works of domestic authors and data from the State Statistics Service (Rosstat). The Thale index, its structural decomposition, and the Atkinson index were used to analyze the socio-economic inequality of the regions.

Results. The article provides a structural analysis of the socio-economic development of Russia (at the level of macro-regions) from 2000-2020 using the above indices. The results of the study showed significant intergroup differences in the macro-regions of Russia, as well as increased regional inequality in most of the considered indicators. An analysis of the regions within the federal districts showed that the regions of the Central Federal District differ significantly in terms of socio-economic development. In other federal districts, there is a low level of regional inequality

Conclusions. As a result of the study, proposals were developed to reduce the socio-economic differentiation of the regions. The conclusions of this work can be used to improve the state regional policy in the field of balanced development of territories.
Directions of state support for small and medium-sized businesses at different stages of economic growth in the context of digitalization
Authors: Loshinskaya Elena
Published: August 2024

Introduction. Small and medium-sized businesses are a key engine of economic growth, especially in the context of the digitalization of the economy, where access to digital technologies and digital solutions is becoming increasingly important. The purpose of this study is to substantiate the directions of state support for small and medium-sized businesses, taking into account the specifics of the stages of economic growth in the conditions of digitalization of the economy. The development of small and medium-sized businesses goes through several stages, which can range from the creation of a new enterprise to its diversification and expansion. At the same time, each stage of growth requires an individual approach and special attention from the state.

Methods. The research was carried out using a variety of general scientific methods, including a thorough analysis of the works of various authors, synthesis and comparison of information, the use of a system-functional and integrated approach. In addition, the study used data from official statistics, regulatory documents and the legislative framework of the Russian Federation and the DPR. The results of this study not only objectively reflect the theoretical data, but also systematize them for a better understanding.

Results. In the course of this study, the dynamics of registered small and medium–sized businesses in the Russian Federation for 2020 – 2024 and new annexed territories – the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions for 2023 – 2024 were revealed; the laws of the Russian Federation and legislative acts of the regional level regulating the activities of SMEs were determined. The directions and types of support for SMEs of the DPR at different stages of economic growth.

Conclusions. Thus, in the context of the digitalization of the economy, state support for SMEs should be justified and focused on the specifics of the stages of economic growth of this sector. It is necessary to include measures to ensure access to digital technologies, stimulate cooperation and cooperation, ensure financing and create a favorable investment climate.
Trends and factors in the development of online education
Authors: Selina Vasilisa , Kondrateva Natalya
Published: August 2024

Introduction. The online format is becoming the most popular and in-demand way of getting an education in the modern world every day. This trend is due to the rapid pace of technology development and the availability of the Internet, as well as a number of other advantages of online education. The analysis and study of trends in the development of online education allows us to identify key areas of its development, problems faced by stu-dents and teachers, as well as ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of online education.

Methods and materials. The research methods were such as analysis, synthesis, monographic, system analysis, generalization.

Results. The analysis of trends in the development of online education is carried out. A system of factors for the development of online education is proposed.

Discussion. Online education is becoming more relevant and popular, due to many factors. Online education is the next stage in the development of traditional education. The development of online education is largely due to modern tools and methods of work.

Conclusion. Online education in Russia is under active development, adapting to modern educational require-ments. The development of online education is supported by both educational organizations and students, as well as the state.
Academy of the Future for the Future of Russia
Authors: Gushchin Oleg , Vydrin Igor
Published: August 2024

Dear readers! The guest of the journal “Municipality: Economy and Management” is the director of the Ural Institute of Management of the Presidential Academy Oleg V. Gushchin. His interlocutor is the editor-in-chief of the journal, Advanced Doctor of Law, Full Professor Igor V. Vydrin.

Official information. Oleg V. Gushchin was born on November 24, 1972 in Lesnoy, Sverdlovsk region. In 1996, he graduated from the Ural Academy of Public Administration (hereinafter referred to as UAPA) with a degree in Public and Municipal Administration. He continued his studies at UAPA with a degree in Jurisprudence and received the qualification of lawyer in 1998. In 2014, Oleg V Gushchin completed his master’s degree at the Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin (hereinafter referred to as UrFU) in the field of training in Social Work. From 1990 to 1998, he worked in the Komsomol and public service. In 1998, Oleg V. Gushchin was accepted into the civil service as the head of the Youth Policy Department of the Department of Youth Affairs and Relations with Public Organizations of the Sverdlovsk Region. From 1999 to 2010 – Director of the Department of Youth Affairs of the Sverdlovsk Region. During 2010-2019, Oleg V. Gushchin worked at UrFU as Vice-Rector for Social and Youth Policy, Advisor to the Rector’s Office. From 2019 to 2022 – Director of the Department of Youth Policy of the Ministry of Education and Youth Policy of the Sverdlovsk Region. Since October 2022 – Director of the Ural Institute of Management – branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. Oleg V. Gushchin is a candidate of sociological sciences.
The Role of Accounting in Governing Public Organizations: The Case of the Danish University Sector
Authors:   , Skinnerup Thomas Holde
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this dissertation is to analyse how accounting is used in governing public organizations. The dissertation explores the design, implementation, and use of accounting through three empirical case studies from the Danish university sector. Although the use of accounting in the governance of public organisations is well-researched, the current literature traditionally focuses on how accounting is used in the governing of (an inter- organizational focus) or at (an intra-organizational focus) public organizations; however, in doing so, we overlook the dynamics and effects that come from the interaction between different accounting technologies, their effects on public organizations, and the practice of governing them. Additionally, the literature has predominately paid attention to broader paradigms or ideas, such as New Public Management or corporatization, at the expense of detailed studies on how specific concepts are used in governing public organizations. This dissertation addresses these two concerns by investigating the roles of accounting in governing public organizations by looking across organizational boundaries and following accounting as it is designed, implemented, and used. The individual papers in the dissertation have their own distinct foci that contribute to the broader critical accounting literature and to the public sector accounting research specifically.
The Constitution in the Public Mind
Authors: Bass Larry , Old James , Rhoads James
Published: August 2024

Scholars have long held that the Constitution occupies a sacred and reverent place in the public mind. Recent research tracking respondents across a 45-year period reports that almost all of these persons either continued to hold a mythical view of the Constitution or switched to this viewpoint later in life. These results are important and tell us how a group of mature individuals (their average age was 66) currently view the Constitution and how these views changed across time, but they don't address what the Constitution might mean to young adults today who have grown up in a much different political environment. The current study, using the same Q sample as that in the longitudinal studies referred to, provides answers to that question, and examines the beliefs about the Constitution of a cohort of younger adults. The results indicate a good deal of similarity to the results of previous research, but some noteworthy differences.
Introduction to Quiddity College
Authors: Good James , Wolf Amanda
Published: August 2024

The aim of this brief Introduction is to situate this unpublished manuscript in relation to Stephenson’s published writings on Q methodology and, more broadly, to his attempt to develop a science of subjectivity. The Introduction draws attention to how the core strands of Stephenson’s theory, especially the notions of self, concourse, play, and his adoption of “consciring,” converged with his lifelong interest in education. Quiddity College provides, as envisaged by Stephenson, an ideal college philosophy and curriculum for the fostering of the cultivation of subjectivity. His plans for Quiddity are developed in the light of the premise that culture is fashioned in play – in communication, societal conversation – and intelligent writing and speaking. The introduction concludes by noting how many of the themes in this manuscript resonate with current educational debates.
Guardianes de la laguna y del manglar en riesgo
Authors: Méndez Torres Beatriz Adriana
Published: August 2024

Este estudio es una reflexión sobre los conflictos resultantes del turismo depredador en Acapulco, México, en específico la Bahía de Puerto Marqués, una zona con ecosistema de manglar, laguna costera y población originaria, que debido a la invasión de la industria turística se encuentra en riesgo, tanto de violencias, como de desastres. Nuestro interés es visibilizar las transformaciones espaciales locales a las que se ha enfrentado la población del lugar y reconocer su importancia para recuperar los ecosistemas degradados por el capital y la indiferencia del Estado. La memoria biocultural es una alternativa ante la catástrofe socioambiental que se vive en este territorio. Nuestro estudio se apoya en la geografía crítica y en los estudios sociales y alternativos de desastres, así como también, de una metodología cualitativa que identifica las transformaciones territoriales y rescata algunos testimonios y vivencias de los afectados en diferentes momentos históricos, tanto en desastres mediados por ciclones y durante la pandemia por COVID-19, a partir de lo cual hacemos una comparativa para encontrar puntos de contraste y vislumbrar alternativas.