bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The pupa of Chironomus decorus Johannsen, 1905 – additional description and an unusual sexual dimorphism
Authors: Martin Jon
Published: June 2024

In his original description of Chironomus decorus, Johannsen included a brief description of the pupa but with insufficient detail to differentiate it from other North American species, particularly those of the decorus-complex. In this note, further information of pupal characters, mostly derived from specimens reared from egg masses, are given which allow separation of these pupae from those of some other species, e.g., presence of frontal warts, and in the case of the males, to permit accurate identification by the presence of a small secondary tubercle.
Temporal partitioning of Chironomidae emergence in an insular, tropical rainforest stream
Authors: Bouchard Jr. R. William , Ferrington, Jr. Leonard C.
Published: June 2024

Annual water temperature variation strongly influences larval growth of aquatic insects in streams located in temperate regions or at high elevations, which produces cohorts with highly synchronized emergence periods and short average annual durations of emergence. Studies of Chironomidae in tropical streams indicate that species in these habitats have longer average durations of emergence due to reduced annual variation in water temperature. We used emergence trap data collected over one year from Quebrada Prieta (El Verde Field Station, Puerto Rico) to test the prediction that chironomids of an insular rainforest stream should have longer average annual durations of emergence than chironomids in both temperate streams and mainland streams in continental tropical regions. Taxa richness was relatively low with twenty-eight Chironomidae taxa collected from Quebrada Prieta. Emergence patterns of the most common taxa demonstrated some seasonally with the highest emergence generally occurring during the dry season (January through April). The estimated average emergence duration of Chironomidae in Quebrada Prieta was 205 days/species/year, which was greater than estimates of average durations for chironomids of three streams in Pennsylvania, USA (70 days/species/year), 6 streams in Minnesota, USA (89 days/species/year), and four streams in Guanacaste National Park in northwestern Costa Rica (116 days/species/year). The emergence duration for the chironomid community in Quebrada Prieta was most similar to another tropical, mountain stream in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (255 days/species/year). Although many taxa emerged throughout the one-year sampling period, some taxa in Quebrada Prieta had distinct emergence peaks. This demonstrates that although environmental conditions are stable enough to allow for emergence throughout the year for many species, there is some seasonality in the development of chironomid taxa in this tropical stream. These results are consistent with predictions that invertebrates in tropical streams will have longer, less synchronous emergence periods than species in temperate regions with high annual fluctuations in temperature. However, this research is also similar to several other studies that have identified seasonal emergence peaks in tropical chironomids which demonstrates a need to better understand the exogenous cues that affect these patterns.
Chironomidae collected at the seashore in Kume Island, Japan
Authors: Kimura Goro , Nakamoto Akira , Urzu Tomomitsu , Kawai Koichiro
Published: June 2024

Local residents and tourists of Kume Island suffer from the biting of Leptoconops taiwanensis (Lien, Lin & Weng 1998) (Ceratopogonidae), a species known as asa-mushi (sea lettuce bug). Because L. taiwanensis bites tend to occur while harvesting sea lettuce, some locals mistakenly believe that L. taiwanensis inhabits the sea lettuce. The objectives of the current study are to (i) identify the chironomid species inhabiting the sea lettuce, (ii) determine the distribution of the larvae, and (iii) perform a faunistic investigation of Chironomidae at Shinri Beach. Only one male chironomid species, Ainuyusurika tuberculatum (Tokunaga, 1940), emerged from the samples taken from the beach. The density of chironomid larvae was the highest in the presence of sea lettuce. A total of 53 males were collected using light traps, of which we identified males of seven genera and seven species belonging to three subfamilies. No L. taiwanensis were collected in this study.
El cinismo, el escepticismo y la tecnocracia frente a los Derechos Humanos y el garantismo
Authors: Sánchez Rubio David
Published: June 2024

Se explican cuatro posiciones existentes en torno a los derechos humanos, algunas de ellas totalmente contrarias, otras parcial o selectivamente favorables y otra manifiestamente defensora de los mismos: a) cínica; b) escéptica y/o post-moderna; c) tecnócrata o tecnocrática; y d) garantista y monocultural. Asimismo, se intenta visualizar algunos de los entornos y de los procesos que en el contexto de la globalización presentan los obstáculos, las oscuridades y los demonios que imposibilitan una mayor sensibilidad y una mayor cultura teórica y práctica de derechos humanos e impiden una mayor práctica, una mejor garantía y una real efectividad. Estos son: un totalitarismo, el del mercado apoyado por otro autoritarismo, el del Estado; dos fundamentalismos, uno religioso y otro populista; y cuatro procesos de concretización contrarios a una cultura sensible de derechos humanos.
БІР ФОТОНДЫ КӨШКІН ДИОДЫ (SPAD) VLC МОНИТОРИНГ ЖҮЙЕСІ ЖӘНЕ ОНЫҢ ҚОСЫМШАСЫ
Authors: Адиканова С.
Published: June 2024

Бұл жұмыста мұнай-газ саласындағы ұңғымаішілік үздіксіз мониторинг мәселесі көрінетін жарықта (VLC) байланысты пайдалану есебінен тиімді шешілетіні алғаш рет көрсетілген. Сенімді, икемді және арзан әдіс бола отырып, VLC операторлардың өндіріс тиімділігін сақтау және газ ұңғымаларының жұмысын оңтайландыру қажеттілігін қанағаттандыра алады. Ұсынылған VLC жүйесі жарық шығаратын диодты (LED) таратқышты және бір фотонды қар көшкіні диоды (SPAD) деп аталатын жоғары сезімтал жалғыз фотонды анықтайтын қабылдағышты пайдаланады. Соңғысы алыс қашықтықтағы байланысты қамтамасыз етуде маңызды рөл атқарады және газ құбырында қоршаған жарық жоқ екендігі қолданылады. Атап айтқанда, қоршаған жарықтың болмауы фотонды санау режимінде жұмыс істейтін қабылдағышта жоғары сигнал/шу қатынасын (SNR) қамтамасыз етеді. Бұл зерттеуде жүйенің биттік қателік коэффициенті (BER) өнімділігі ұзындығы 4 км металл құбыр үшін модельденеді.ұсынылған жүйенің дәстүрлі әдістермен салыстырғанда энергия тиімділігі жоғары екендігі көрсетілген, бұл маңызды, өйткені таратқыш батареямен жұмыс істейді деп болжанады. Сонымен қатар, ber теориялық өнімділігі есептеледі және модельдеу нәтижелерімен салыстырылады.
Romanhaftes Zeitgemälde
Authors: Ferchl Irene , Hasler Eveline
Published: June 2024

Eveline Hasler, Stürmische Jahre. Die Manns, die Riesers, die Schwarzenbachs. Nagel & Kimche, Zürich 2015. 223 Seiten, 21,90 Euro
Träume und Räume
Authors: Tröger Beate , Breitenfellner Barbara
Published: June 2024

Barbara Breitenfellner, Fake Territories. Verbrecher Verlag, Berlin 2016. 184 Seiten, 28 Euro
Mitten im Dorf
Authors: Saalfeld Lerke von , Kaiser-Mühlecker Reinhard
Published: June 2024

Reinhard Kaiser-Mühlecker, Fremde Seele, dunkler Wald. Roman. S. Fischer Verlag, Frankfurt a. M. 2016. 301 Seiten, 20 Euro
Las políticas de la UE para la transición verde, 2019-2024
Authors: L’Hotellerie-Fallois Pilar , Manrique Marta , Bianco Danilo
Published: June 2024

La transición climática en la Unión Europea (UE) ha sido un eje central de actuación de la Comisión Europea durante la legislatura 2019-2024. Este documento detalla la evolución de las políticas climáticas de la UE en ese período, a través de las distintas iniciativas adoptadas, empezando por el Pacto Verde Europeo, por el que la UE ha incorporado en su legislación la ambición de ser climáticamente sostenible en 2050. Este objetivo ha sido también parte integrante de los planes de recuperación y resiliencia, adoptados bajo NextGenerationEU, del plan REPowerEU y del Plan Industrial del Pacto Verde.
Global Environmental Governance and the reflexes of The European Union Anti-Deforestation Regulation on brazilian agribusiness
Authors: Gomes Cárita Batista Andrade , Merida Carolina
Published: June 2024

The study approaches the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR 1115/2023) from the perspective of global sustainability governance, seeking to examine and criticize its effects on Brazilian territory. Given the context of global concern with environmental preservation and the shared need to mitigate the effects of climate change, the research questions the legitimacy of the European regulation to unilaterally impose extraterritorial environmental requirements, particularly regarding the effects of this regulation on agricultural activities developed in Brazil. The general objective of the research is to analyze the European Regulation in order to reveal the effects of the zero deforestation measure in Brazilian territory and the consequent effects on agribusiness. To this end, a qualitative and exploratory approach was used, as well as the bibliographic review technique, based on consultation of laws, scientific articles and international documents relating to the topic. Finally, it is concluded that the European Regulation transcends territorial limits due to a veiled environmental protection standard, unduly interfering in the international trade of agricultural commodities between the European Union and Brazil.
Management of a hybrid renewable energy storage system
Authors: Medkour Maissa , Kouider Laroussi
Published: June 2024

The development of smart grids, made possible by advancements in computer technology, represents a transformative solution for electricity grids. These systems offer significant improvements in terms of security, reliability, and energy efficiency, while also promoting a low-carbon economy. Smart grids enable more efficient management of electricity supply and demand, as well as optimization of energy storage. However, despite these advantages, challenges persist, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity, and the reliability and speed of information processing. To address these challenges, we propose an innovative algorithm designed for energy management within electricity grids. This algorithm, specifically tailored for grids comprising hybrid storage systems, photovoltaic energy sources, and variable loads, aims primarily to balance supply and demand. This comprehensive approach not only ensures a continuous power supply but also reduces vulnerabilities associated with reliance on a single energy source. To evaluate the effectiveness of this algorithm, we conducted a series of rigorous simulation experiments using the MATLAB platform. These simulations meticulously tested the system's performance, providing substantial experimental evidence of its durability and viability in real-world scenarios. In summary, smart grids offer promising opportunities to enhance the security of electricity grids, maintain supply-demand balance, and promote sustainable energy storage practices. Despite persistent challenges in cybersecurity and information processing, our proposed algorithm represents a significant advancement in addressing these issues and strengthening the capabilities of smart grids.
Documentos curriculares: analisando os textos e os contextos
Authors: Franzi Juliana , Tezani Thaís Cristina Rodrigues
Published: June 2024

O presente trabalho dedicou-se a analisar dois documentos curriculares, sendo um deles o Currículo Comum para o Ensino Fundamental (2022), do Sistema Municipal de Ensino de Bauru (SP) e o outro o Currículo para a Rede Pública Municipal de Ensino de Cascavel (PR), de 2020, ambos elaborados no sentido de adequarem-se à Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa de cunho bibliográfico e documental que visou compreender o contexto no qual os documentos se engendraram e as propostas em tela, sobretudo seus fundamentos teóricos. Os resultados da pesquisa revelam que a BNCC intensificou a dificuldade de oferecer coerência entre a fundamentação pautada no materialismo histórico-dialético, na psicologia histórico-cultural e na pedagogia histórico-crítica com, por outro lado, a pedagogia das competências proposta na Base. Essas contradições explicitam que a BNCC cerceou a autonomia docente ao apresentar obstáculos, nessas duas cidades em análise, para a materialização por opções teórico-metodológicas, que se estabeleceram coletivamente a partir da articulação entre Educação Básica e Ensino Superior e levaram à elaboração de documentos curriculares próprios, em um momento ainda anterior à homologação da Base. Com efeito, um dos elementos que é possível observar é a ênfase em organizar os processos educativos a partir da lógica das avaliações em larga escala e a busca pela obtenção de resultados neste tipo de avaliação, aspecto que se destaca principalmente em pesquisas já realizadas sobre o Ensino Municipal de Cascavel, o que revela dissonância entre uma escolha teórica pelo materialismo histórico-dialético, pela psicologia histórico-cultural e pela pedagogia histórico-crítica, quando, em contraponto, se efetiva na prática pressupostos da pedagogia das competências.
PAESAGGIO LINGUISTICO ED EPISTEMOLOGIE INDIGENE. CONSIDERAZIONI TEORICHE E PROSPETTIVE DI STUDIO
Authors: Ferrari Simone
Published: June 2024

L’articolo propone alcune riflessioni teoriche e metodologiche sullo studio del paesaggio linguistico in contesti geoculturali ed epistemologici dell’America ‘indigena’. A partire da uno stato dell’arte sugli studi sul Paesaggio Linguistico in America Latina, il saggio esplora le nozioni di lettura/scrittura del territorio in alcune cosmovisioni amerindie, con riferimento specifico a due culture nord-andine colombiane (misak e nasa). Si propone l’apertura di uno spazio di dialogo e convergenza tra le prospettive teoriche sociolinguistiche e alcune epistemologie indigene latinoamericane. Nello sviluppo del saggio si mostrano alcuni esempi di applicazione delle epistemologie indigene agli studi sul paesaggio linguistico, a partire da una serie di fotografie scattate in Colombia tra il 2019 e il 2023.
 
Linguistic landscape and indigenous epistemologies. Theoretical considerations and study perspectives
 
The article proposes some theoretical and methodological reflections on the study of the linguistic landscape in the geocultural and epistemological contexts of 'indigenous' America. Starting from a state of the art on the studies on the Linguistic Landscape in Latin America, the essay explores the notions of reading/writing the territory and the public space in some Amerindian cosmovisions, with specific reference to two Colombian North American societies (misak and nasa). The opening of a space for dialogue and convergence between sociolinguistic theoretical perspectives and some Latin American indigenous epistemologies is proposed. In the development of the essay, some examples of the application of indigenous epistemologies to linguistic landscape studies are shown, starting with a series of photographs taken in Colombia between 2019 and 2023.
DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY AND SAFETY OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY FOR INTESTINAL MALROTATION IN THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION
Authors: HANIF N , SIDDIQUE S , GORAYA A , AARAJ S , AKBAR W , SIDDIQUE S
Published: June 2024

Intestinal malrotation is a critical condition in pediatric patients that requires accurate and timely diagnosis. Ultrasonography is a non-invasive imaging modality frequently used to diagnose this condition. Objective: To evaluate ultrasonography's diagnostic accuracy and safety for detecting intestinal malrotation in pediatric patients. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Lahore General Hospital from January 2023 to January 2024. The study included children who underwent ultrasound for suspected malrotation during this period. Ultrasounds were performed by pediatric sonographers and interpreted by radiologists. The ultrasound examination was deemed indeterminate if normal anatomy was not delineated or the diagnosis was not confirmed. Data were analyzed to determine the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in diagnosing intestinal malrotation. Results: Ultrasound examinations were performed on 230 patients for suspected malrotation. The mean age of the participants was 1.4 years. Among these, 61.7% (142) were neonates, with 36% (51/142) presenting on the first day of life. 218 (94.7%) patients had normal ultrasound findings, with no false-negative results reported. Malrotation was diagnosed through ultrasound in 7 (3%) patients, two of whom had associated malrotation. Five out of these seven patients were neonates. No false-positive results were reported after surgical confirmation. Additionally, 5 (2.17%) patients had indeterminate ultrasound findings. The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography for diagnosing intestinal malrotation were 100%. Conclusion: The study concludes that ultrasonography is a safe, accurate, and effective diagnostic tool for intestinal malrotation in pediatric patients. It is a feasible option for clinical practice due to its high diagnostic accuracy and non-invasive nature.
The Impact of Regular Elementary School Teachers' Attitudes on Inclusive Education for Special Needs Children and Improvement Suggestions
Authors: Zhu Xinyi
Published: June 2024

Inclusive education is a crucial component of contemporary global education and a means to ensure educational equity for all students. In China, inclusive education is still in its nascent stages, with the primary approach being the integration of special needs students into regular elementary school classrooms. This paper uses an elementary school in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, as a case study. Through field observations and questionnaire surveys, it explores the current state of inclusive education in Hangzhou's elementary schools, evaluating teachers' and students' attitudes towards inclusive education and integrated classes. It identifies existing problems and challenges and proposes suggestions for improvement.
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Anxiety, Perceived Risk, Psychological Satisfaction as Correlates of Consumer Acceptance of E-banking in Pakistan
Authors: Sohail Rehan , Nazir Syed Shoaib , Nazim Abia , Chaudhry Umer
Published: June 2024

Consumer behavior is shaped by several psychological processes including anxiety, satisfaction and perception of risks involved in service utilization. Advancements in technology have significantly affected the consumer decisions. Financial security has always been one of the main concerns of many individuals which is also linked with their quality of life and emotional wellbeing. Objective: To identify the personal and social factors correlated with e-banking adoption, perceived risks linked to e-banking and psychological satisfaction related to e-banking adoption. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study comprising 440 adults belonging to different areas of Pakistan were included in the study. The data were collected through a detailed demographic form and questionnaire specifically designed for this study between February 2023 and April 2023. Data were processed and analyzed using standard statistical software. Results: Age, education, gender turned out to be significant personal correlates of adoption of nonconventional modes. Income and residential setup were identified as significant social correlates of nonconventional mode adoption. Issues related to trust, ease of use, safety and usefulness were the main factors perceived as risks. Men and women showed different levels of psychological satisfaction attached with adoption of nonconventional modes of transaction. Conclusions: Several personal and social factors are pivotal to adoption of nonconventional modes of financial transactions and lead to different pattern of perceived risks and satisfaction
Implementation of Digital Marketing through Social Media to Increase The Number of Visits at Ujung Suso Beach Tourism, East Luwu District
Authors: Syam Agus , Dajo Fenly Crosby Cloria , Asmayanti Asmayanti , Jufri Muhammad , Halim Nur
Published: June 2024

This research aims to understand how to improve the number of visitors to the Ujung Suso beach tourist destination after implementing digital marketing. The research method used is qualitative descriptive research. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews and documentation techniques as well as using Voice of Customer (VOC) analysis. The data collected is processed by data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the research results, it shows that the implementation of digital marketing via social media Facebook and Instagram from February to March succeeded in increasing the number of visits to Ujung Suso beach tourism. This is proven by the increase in the number of visitors during the research period compared to the period before the implementation of digital marketing. So it can be said that digital marketing through social media is an effective strategy to increase tourist visits to Ujung Suso beach.
Environmental strategy of improving green space in Tawaka City, Barinas State
Authors: Piña Retamoza Lenies Jesús
Published: June 2024

Green areas are the starting point of a city because they represent the greatest purification of any pollutants in the surrounding environment, which is caused by the discovery of different reasons for population growth, the lack of environmental programs, and human indifference to environmental problems. This affects the overall formation of man because he needs environmental balance, that is, human nature. Therefore, this behavior leads to the reduction and generation of environmental degradation. The main objective of this work is to develop an environmental strategy to improve the green area. Department C, “Terrace Community Council on 28 July”, is located in Tawaka City, Barinas City, Barinas State. The method used is quantitative, and the type of research is a feasible project with an on-site design. The tool used for data collection is the questionnaire to obtain the results. The study population was 192, and the sample was represented by 57 subjects. On the other hand, reliability was proved after the instrument tabulation, and the result was 0.92. In this sense, this conclusion is handled according to the objectives proposed in the study because the application of environmental technology helps to improve green space in the short term, as is the case with Tawaka urban development. If the green space is a space, it has been phased out because the residents of the department have not taken any strategy to maintain it, where they provide residents and tourists with the aesthetics of the area and the relaxing benefits provided by the green space.
Countermeasures and prospects for the development of urban design in China in the period of new urbanization
Authors: Chen Tian , Zang Tianyu
Published: June 2024

According to the requirements of China’s new urbanization development strategy, this paper puts forward the important role of urban design in urban development and construction. This paper discusses the disputes on the evaluation standards of urban design, summarizes the typical modes of urban design in the field of local practice and exploration, expounds the problems and countermeasures in the legal environment and market environment of urban design, and finally puts forward the main research contents and technical system of ecological urban design, and points out that ecological urban design will become the direction of sustainable development of cities in the future.
Looking forward to a sustainable city through the management mode of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW): A case study of Barranquilla
Authors: Pacheco Bustos Carlos Albeiro , Sánchez Cotte Edgar Humberto , Páez Carolina
Published: June 2024

Background: The resulting large amount of construction and demolition waste (CDW) has become a global problem. To this end, Colombia’s legislation seeks to guide its proper management and promote its transformation and reuse. Methodology: Based on the analysis of the national and local legislation of CDW management frontier cities in Colombia, this study puts forward an alternative to the formulation of a comprehensive management plan. Based on this analysis, the conditions and characteristics of medium-sized cities such as Barranquilla are studied and analyzed in order to provide a comprehensive alternative for the management and treatment of this kind of waste. Result: The prevention, storage, collection, transportation, use, and final disposal aspects that should be considered in the CDW integrated management plan most suitable for Barranquilla City are determined. According to these special characteristics and conditions, a scheme of treatment plants is proposed. Conclusion: In view of the rapid development of Barranquilla in recent years, Barranquilla needs to quickly adjust its CDW management mode. The city recognizes that the separation of source and use is at the core of the model needed to achieve sustainable management processes. In addition, the shortcomings of the current management system are found, and combined with the application of the linear economic model, a management model based on the principle of circular economy is proposed.
Green urban planning opportunities in northeastern Argentina: Urban resistance
Authors: Berent Mario Ruben , Horñachek Geraldine , Bennato Aníbal
Published: June 2024

This work is carried out within the framework of sgcyt approved research project “environment and sustainability in architecture and cities” (PI c007-2013). It aims to explore the planning of an intermediate city with innovative concepts or optics, understand its relationship with natural physical support, and find mechanisms to solve a large number of complex aspects of urban problems after appropriate diagnosis. Taking urban underground engineering as an example and based on the actual work of A5 UPC, this paper makes a useful reference. It identifies four categories and proposes planning guidelines based on landscape environmental standards as the main tool for urban improvement.
The return of river life—Urban river ecosystem restoration based on biodiversity enhancement
Authors: Yuan Xingzhong , Jia Enrui , Liu Yangjing , Chen Song
Published: June 2024

Biodiversity is the immune system of river ecological health. Restoration and improvement of urban river biodiversity and return of life to river are the main goals and important tasks of river ecosystem restoration. Taking Wuyuan River located in Xiuying District, Haikou city as the research object, based on the ecological environment and biodiversity background before river restoration, the design technology and practice of Wuyuan River ecosystem restoration were discussed, and four strategies of ecological restoration were put forward: 1) River ecological restoration—Three-dimensional ecological space reconstruction. 2) Riparian ecological restoration—Flexible ecological riparian design. 3) River-wetland synergy—River-wetland complex construction. 4) Multi-functional habitat restoration—Life landscape river reconstruction. Based on the goal of biodiversity improvement, the innovative path and mode of urban river ecosystem restoration were explored from the perspective of life landscape river restoration. Finally, the biodiversity of Wuyuan River after restoration was evaluated. The results showed that the habitat types of Wuyuan River after restoration were diverse, the habitat quality was good, and the improvement effect of biodiversity was obvious. The practice of ecological restoration shows that urban river ecological restoration aimed at the improvement of biodiversity is more conducive to the overall protection of urban river ecosystem and the optimization and improvement of river landscape quality.
Study on evaluation and construction of ecological livable cities in western underdeveloped areas—Take Guiyang as an example
Authors: Chen Yongjie , Zhang Zhaoqiong , Wang Ji
Published: June 2024

Building a sustainable, ecological, and livable city is the inevitable choice of current urban development. The evaluation of ecologically livable cities plays an important role in guiding the construction direction and development trend of ecologically livable cities. From the aspects of economic development, infrastructure, ecological environment, and social people’s livelihood, build an urban ecological livable evaluation index system, use the entropy weight method to determine the index weight, and use the matter-element analysis method to build an evaluation model to evaluate the construction of ecological livable cities in Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, from 2005 to 2015. Research shows: that from 2005 to 2015, the level of ecological livability in Guiyang increased significantly, realizing the development transformation from “not livable” to “ideal livable”, but the level of “ideal livable” was unstable in 2015. The key factors restricting the construction of an ecologically livable city in Guiyang are the insufficient area of urban roads, the low comprehensive utilization rate of industrial solid waste, and the insufficient investment in the transformation and protection of the ecological environment. The matter-element model can not only obtain the comprehensive quality information of the research object but also reveal the differentiation information of individual indicators, which is suitable for the evaluation of ecologically livable cities.
Correlation Between Smoking Habits and Histopathological Subtypes in Invasive Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Grbic Kemal , Custovic Orhan , Alic Jasmin , Kadic Kenan , Dapcevic Meho , Lepara Zahid , Spahovic Hajrudin , Krupic Ferid
Published: June 2024

Background: The Lung adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, exhibits diverse histopathological patterns, impacting prognosis and therapeutic outcomes. Objective: This study explores the correlation between smoking habits and the prevalence of different histopathological subtypes in invasive lung adenocarcinoma (IAC). Methods: A single-center, cross-sectional study included 140 patients with surgically treated, histopathological verified lung adenocarcinoma. The patients were classified based on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) histopathological patterns, and smoking status data were collected from medical records. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software. Results: The predominant histopathological subtypes were acinar (47.9%) and solid (30.7%) IAC. Smokers constituted 84.3% of the patients, with a majority (61.7%) consuming more than 20 cigarettes per day. A weak, statistically significant correlation was found between histopathological patterns and smoking habits among smokers (rho=0.054; p=0.04). Acinar IAC was more common in those consuming up to 20 cigarettes daily, while the solid pattern predominated in those smoking more than 20 cigarettes (rho=0.189; p=0.04). No significant correlation was observed with the duration of smoking history. Conclusion: The study reveals a predictive relationship between smoking habits, including the number of cigarettes consumed, and the histopathological pattern of IAC in resected specimens. Acinar and solid subtypes were more prevalent, with distinct associations to smoking behaviors. Understanding these relationships can contribute to personalized treatment approaches and further research on lung adenocarcinoma.
Osteopenia en una adolescente blanca hispana: reporte de caso
Authors: Trak-Fellermeier Maria Angelica , Macchi Alison K. , Hernandez Jacqueline , Galvan Rodolfo , Hernandez Yolangel , Gambon Thresia , Martinez Rebeca , Palacios Cristina
Published: June 2024

Introducción. Un estilo de vida poco saludable (malos hábitos alimentarios y sedentarismo), deficiencia de vitamina D, y la ingesta inadecuada de calcio, pueden contribuir a desarrollar osteopenia grave en la infancia, condicionando el riesgo futuro a sufrir fracturas y osteoporosis. Materiales y métodos. Presentamos un caso de osteopenia en una niña blanca, hispana y premenárquica de 13 años quien completó la visita basal del estudio de MetA-Bone. Evaluamos el contenido de masa ósea, la densidad de masa ósea corporal total y de la columna y la composición corporal mediante densitometría ósea (DXA). Abarcamos el historial de salud, antecedentes familiares, desarrollo puberal, actividad física, sueño, ingesta de nutrientes, antropometría, biomarcadores óseos y metabólicos. Resultados. La niña tiene antecedentes familiares de osteoporosis y no reporta fracturas previas. Muestra una actividad moderada al aire libre <1 hora/día 3 veces/semana con 8 horas/día de sueño. El consumo de productos lácteos y vegetales fue <1 ración/día. Presenta deficiencia de vitamina D (25(OH)D: 9 ng/mL) e hiperfosfatemia (5,2 mg/dL). El Z-score del DXA fue -2,1 DE (indicativo de osteopenia por edad y sexo). La niña fue referida a un pediatra, quien confirmó los hallazgos e indicó un suplemento diario con 2000 UI de vitamina D y 1000 mg de calcio. Conclusiones. El aislamiento durante la pandemia de COVID pudo haber contribuido a la gravedad de los hallazgos. Por lo tanto, recomendamos realizar pruebas de detección de vitamina D, calcio y hábitos de vida a los niños que experimentaron crecimiento acelerado durante y después de la pandemia.
Exploring Strategies to Alleviate Writing Anxiety among High School Students in the Context of the New College Entrance Examination
Authors: Huang Yue
Published: June 2024

Currently, in the context of the new curriculum and the new college entrance examination, English writing has occupied a considerable proportion in various exams, and its importance is self-evident. However, precisely because of its importance and difficulty, students are prone to experience writing anxiety during the writing process, which affects the completion of writing tasks and hinders the development of writing skills. In this regard, this article primarily targets high school students, and based on existing materials and research, explores the causes of their writing anxiety, in order to propose four teaching measures aimed at alleviating high school students' writing anxiety: increase the inspiration and Cultivation of writing thinking; select and expand appropriate teaching materials; training writing strategies to improve writing effectiveness; confident writing, maintain a positive attitude. Through this article, both teachers and students can pay more attention to writing anxiety, take it seriously, and better improve our writing teaching.
Study on the Impact of Chat GPT on the Education Work of College Counselors
Authors: Liu Haisheng , Su Yihang
Published: June 2024

Chat GPT has had a profound impact on the ideological education work of college counselors, providing convenient and efficient services, greatly enriching educational methods and resources. However, this technology has brought a series of challenges and risks to the management of ideological education for college students. This study explores the advantages, risks, and response strategies of Chat GPT for counselor education, providing reference and guidance for improving the ideological education and management level of college counselors.
Writing Ideas and Teaching Enlightenment of Junior Middle School English Textbooks based on New Curriculum Standards
Authors: Li Jiali
Published: June 2024

Textbook is the important content of classroom teaching, the main medium of teaching and learning, which plays an important role in teaching. This paper will take the new curriculum standard as the guidance, regarding junior middle school English textbook from PEP edition as a whole, through the analysis of its compiling concept and teaching content and other dimensions to explore the great textbook. After the in-depth analysis of the content of the textbook, it provides reasonable suggestions for modification, so as to better help front-line teachers to use the textbook efficiently.
Analysis on Influencing Factors of Innovation Behavior of Specialized and New Enterprise Small and Micro Enterprises
Authors: Hu Rui
Published: June 2024

As China continues to strengthen the cultivation of specialized and ultra-new small and micro enterprises, and promote the development of related enterprises in China's basic industries, now "specialization and innovation" enterprises have become a new power to enhance the industrial chain power and high-quality development pattern. However, the development of all kinds of "little giant" enterprises is still in the middle and low end of the industrial chain, the core creativity is still very lacking, and it is easy to be eliminated and replaced in the fierce competition of existing technology and innovation. In this regard, from the perspective of "innovation", this paper will use Probit model to empirically analyze the internal and external factors and constraints that affect the innovation behavior of small and medium-sized enterprises, among which government subsidies and human capital cultivation have significant negative and positive effects on enterprise innovation respectively. At the end of the paper, we try to find a way to solve the core problem of "innovation difficulty" of small, medium and micro enterprises under the background of "specialization and innovation" from multiple perspectives.
Research Progress on Quantitative Inversion of Evapotranspiration based on Remote Sensing Technology
Authors: Yang Liangyan , Kong Hui
Published: June 2024

Evapotranspiration (ET) is the link between water circulation and energy exchange in the hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. At the global scale, ET accounts for about 60% of the total land precipitation. With the development of flux observation technology, the global long-term continuous observation data can be acquired and shared, and the remote sensing inversion method of ET based on remote sensing technology has made good progress in recent years. In this paper, the existing research progress of remote sensing inversion method for ET is sorted out, summarized, and concluded from the aspects of domestic and international research progress, technical challenges and solutions, application areas, and future development trends. In the future, it is still necessary to carry out research on remote sensing ET inversion methods with high spatial and temporal resolution, effectively consider important information such as surface temperature and soil moisture that can indicate short-term changes in surface ET, and at the same time, strengthen the combination of process-driven physical models and data-driven models, so that the two types of models can complement each other and give full play to each other, which will jointly promote the research level of remote sensing inversion of ET.
Using 4-H Animal Science Programming to Improve One Health
Authors: Ashby Lacie , Barczewski April , Travis Ashley , Anderson Chris , Bennett Sheryl
Published: June 2024

Zoonoses, or diseases that can be transferred between humans and animals, such as variant swine influenza, avian influenza A viruses, and coronaviruses, comprise a large percentage of all newly identified and existing infectious diseases (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017). As a result, there is an ever-growing need for a One Health approach towards preventing and controlling zoonotic diseases. To better manage these public health risks at the human-animal-environment interface, Maryland 4-H and Maryland Department of Health initiated a statewide, multi-agency collaborative partnership. Through steps taken to collectively develop and implement long-term strategies to prevent future variant influenza outbreaks in Maryland, a valuable One Health partnership was developed. As a result, the Healthy Animals | Healthy YOUth program, novel influenza, and other zoonotic disease subject matter content was delivered using multiple approaches, including 1) the addition of new content to an already existing online 4-H Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance program, 2) distribution of 120 resource kits across two states containing a collection of 24 hands-on lessons, resource documents, and supplemental teaching materials, 3) in-person and virtual train-the-trainer sessions, 4) youth workshops, 5) educational and hands-on activity videos, and 6) standardized fair signage for use at animal exhibits.
AVALIAÇÃO INSTITUCIONAL NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DURANTE A PANDEMIA (2020-2023)
Authors: Carelle Ana Claudia , Reis Alexsandro Luiz dos , Mota Sandra de Almada
Published: June 2024

A presente pesquisa apresenta resultados de revisão integrativa na temática avaliação institucional, de 2020 a 2023. Com base na análise de artigos publicados em revistas científicas foram recuperados 21 artigos e, selecionados, após leitura criteriosa, 10, aos quais foram analisados na íntegra. Após análises houve a classificação dos trabalhos por autor, ano, título, objetivos, resultados e a categoria de pesquisa utilizada para a realização dos trabalhos. Cosntamos o declínio de trabalhos publicados de um ano para outro, uma significativa diversidade de temáticas abordadas vinculadas a avaliação institucional, além de distintas estratégias de pesquisas para o desenvolvimento dos artigos analisados como: entrevistas; abordagem quantitativa de natureza documental; abordagem qualitativa de natureza bibliográfica e documental relatos de experiências. Evidenciamos a necessidade do fomento de mais trabalhos com a temática abordada, a fim de adensar a literatura como balizar discussões em relação à avaliação institucional nas escolas da educação básica.
Strategi Efektif Dalam Manajemen Logistik Kesehatan: Mengoptimalkan Stok Penyimpanan Obat Di Rumah Sakit
Authors: Nashiroh Alya Devia , Apriliyani Mutia , Mahardieka Clarissa , Iswanto Acim Heri
Published: June 2024

Instalasi Farmasi Rumah Sakit (IFRS) adalah unit di rumah sakit yang bertanggung jawab penuh terhadap penggunaan obat yang efektif dan efisien. Pengadaan obat dalam manajemen logistik yang baik tidak hanya memberikan manfaat pada ketersediaan dan keterjaminan kuantitas serta kualitas obat, namun juga akan berdampak kepada penurunan biaya produksi pelayanan sehingga menjadi lebih efisien. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami secara mendalam mengenai optimalisasi stok penyimpanan obat di rumah sakit melalui manajemen logistik kesehatan. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah systematic review. Sebuah upaya untuk mencegah rumah sakit kekurangan obat (out of stock) atau kelebihan penumpukan obat (overstock), dan menurunkan jumlah obat kadaluarsa (expired date) maka diperlukan pengelolaan obat yang efektif dan efisien menjadi salah satu faktor untuk optimalisasi persediaan medis. Upaya penyimpanan obat dapat dilakukan dengan metode penyimpanan berdasarkan kelas terapi, bentuk sediaan, alat kesehatan, dan jenis sediaan farmasi. Optimalisasi stok penyimpanan obat dilakukan dengan menerapkan prinsip First Expired First Out (FEFO) dan First In First Out (FIFO). Kedua metode ini adalah metode penyimpanan obat yang telah banyak digunakan diberbagai instalasi farmasi rumah sakit.
Hepatitis E virus infections
Authors: Nagoba Basavraj S , Rayate Abhijit S
Published: June 2024

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is now endemic worldwide. Most patients with acute infection recover uneventfully. Outbreaks and sporadic cases, particularly in high-risk individuals are emerging increasingly. The patients with risk factors like pregnancy and pre-existing chronic liver disease, present with or progress rapidly to severe disease. Immuno-suppression in post-transplant patients is an additional risk factor. Standardized FDA-approved diagnostic tests are the need of the hour. Further studies are needed to establish guideline-based treatment regimen and outbreak preparedness for HEV to decrease global morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden. Policies for screening donors and transplant cases are required.
Paradigm shift in transfusion practices during early COVID-19 pandemic: A single center retrospective study
Authors: Arun Kumar Sumukh , Prabhu Sushmita , Sanghvi Ankushi , Gogtay Maya , Suresh Mithil Gowda , Khosla Harshit , Singh Yuvaraj , Mishra Ajay Kumar , George Susan
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

The advent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) unveiled the worst national blood crisis that the United States had witnessed in over a decade. With the pandemic influencing the different stages of the acquisition of blood products outside the hospital setting, we aimed to explore the possible barriers contributing to the shortage of blood products within the medical community.

AIM

To assess the adherence to restrictive blood transfusion practices for patients in the COVID era and pre-COVID era.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study on hospitalized patients distinguishing the pattern of blood transfusion during the COVID and pre-COVID era in a community hospital. Data was tabulated to include the number of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions and if transfusions met restrictive blood transfusion criteria as per institutional guidelines. Chi-square was applied to test the statistical association between qualitative variables. Unpaired t test and Mann Whitney U test were applied respectively to test the mean difference of quantitative variables.

RESULTS

A total of 208 patients were included in the study, of which 108 were during COVID era and 100 were during pre-COVID era. The leading reason for admission in both the COVID era and pre-COVID era transfused patients was shortness of breath (53.7% and 36% P = 0.001), followed by gastrointestinal bleeding (25.9% and 21% P = 0.001). There was a higher percentage of RBC transfusions in the intensive care unit in the COVID-era group than in the pre-COVID era group (38.9% vs 22%, P = 0.008). The restrictive transfusion criteria were met in 62% vs 79% in the COVID and pre-COVID eras, respectively (P = 0.008).

CONCLUSION

The COVID-era group received RBC transfusions with less stringent adherence to restrictive blood transfusion practices in comparison to pre-COVID era group.
Measurements In Particle-Laden Flows Using Magnetic Resonance Velocimetry: Time-Averaged Particle Concentration And Intrinsic Fluid Velocity
Authors: Bruschewski M. , Hogendoorn W. , Frank D. , Breugem W-P. , Poelma C. , Grundmann S.
Published: June 2024

This study presents an experimental technique based on magnetic resonance velocimetry (MRV) for time-averaged measurements in dispersed multiphase flows. The measured variables are the intrinsic velocity field of the liquid phase and its spatial distribution, from which parameters such as particle concentration or void fraction can be calculated. There are no requirements for the optical properties, but the liquid and particles must match in terms of magnetic susceptibility in order to avoid measurement errors. Common material combinations are water-glycerol and plastic particles. Relatively low measurement uncertainty can be achieved for this technique since the measurands are intrinsically averaged throughout the data acquisition process. The sources of systematic measurement errors are well understood and errors can be reduced to a minimum. In addition, the overall accuracy of this technique can be determined after the measurement by calculating the average particle concentration and the flow rate from the MRV data. These values can be verified by the target values. Therefore, this measurement technique can serve as a ground truth for numerical studies and other experimental techniques. In this study, results are presented for a glycerol-water flow containing polystyrene particles. The investigated particle-laden flow has an average particle concentration between 10 and 50% and a Reynolds number based on the apparent suspension viscosity between 800 and 5000.