bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A View of Life in the Discourse on Brain-Death
Authors: YANG Jae-Sub , KOO Mi-Jung
Published: July 2023

The invention of respirators and other life support systems has challenged the traditional definition of death. If the absence of a heartbeat and spontaneous breathing are the signs of death, how do these criteria apply when one is on a respirator? Alongside these technical inventions, the field of organ transplantation continues to develop and has become a significant factor in forcing us to rethink the traditional definition of death, that is, the death of the heart and lungs. The definition of death is further complicated by the fact that dying is a continual and gradual process, although life and death are often considered to be distinct states. For all of these reasons, the definition of death involves an essential interpretive component. Accordingly, this article examines contemporary responses to the new definitions of death, such as whole brain death, neocortical death, and brain stem death. The authors claim that attempts to define death in terms of the loss of a particular function of the brain derive from a mechanical, reductionist, and hierarchical view of life, which has also given rise to the idea that human life begins 14 days after fertilization. It is argued that, from a holistic or organic perspective, the concept of brain death must be treated with caution, although there are pragmatic considerations in support of its use.
A Review on Robotic Swarm Optimization Techniques
Authors: Mehta Diya , Sharma Ashish , Ravichandran Ritika
Published: July 2023

Swarm robotics is a very emerging field of research that studies the collective behaviour of multi-robot systems. It is based on applying various methodologies to a group of several robots to perform tasks unreachable to individual robots. Due to the flexibility of Swarm Intelligence algorithms, Optimization techniques are suitable to be implemented in robotic swarms to deal with real-world complex multi-disciplinary problems. This paper explores various swarm optimization algorithms for robotic swarms like PSO, GPSO, CSO, ACO and GSO. An in-depth survey is presented for all the said algorithms and the projected future of swarm optimization is discussed 
„In der Fremde, die meine Sprache spricht“.
Authors: Kuczynski Ernest
Published: July 2023

Jürgen Fuchs (1950-1999) war einer der in die DDR hineingeborenen Schriftsteller, deren Biographien sie nicht nur prägte, sondern auch wirksam deformierte; dabei aber einer der wenigen, die sich so sprachmächtig mit Mechanismen und Tabus eines totalitär verfassten Staates auseinandersetzten. Sein erfahrungsgesättigtes, autobiographisch gefärbtes Schreiben ist eine Antwort auf die langjährige Konfrontation mit dem SED-Regime sowie an dessen Erbe in Form von Stasi-Akten und nimmt den Leser mit auf eine erschütternde Reise in die Zeit der zweiten deutschen Diktatur. Das literarische Werk von Jürgen Fuchs gewährt einerseits Einblick hinter die Kulissen der (post)sozialistischen Gesellschaft, andererseits erklärt es die Tatsache, dass er als Intellektueller sich nach 1977 und seiner Vertreibung aus der DDR verpflichtet fühlte, überall dort einzugreifen, wo es galt, Gewalt, Lüge und Vergessen zu verhindern. Der vorliegende Beitrag will an seine künstlerische Leistung erinnern und veranschaulichen, was die Gegenwehr wie auch das Vordringen zur Wahrheit und Freiheit aus der Feder dieses in vieler Hinsicht unabhängigen Autors bedeutet(e).
Exil et intellectuels transnationaux
Authors: Sapiro Gisèle
Published: July 2023

Dieser Artikel schlägt Kriterien für eine vergleichende historische Soziologie der Exilsituationen in der intellektuellen Welt sowie deren Auswirkungen auf die Fortsetzung der kreativen Tätigkeit und die Bildung von Netzwerken oder sogar transnationalen Feldern vor: Er untersucht die ungleichen Machtverhältnisse zwischen Herkunfts- und Aufnahmekulturen, die je nach Disziplin oder Tätigkeit variieren können, die Strukturierung der Felder der kulturellen Produktion in Herkunfts- und Aufnahmeland und die Existenz von organisierten oder informellen Netzwerken sowie von Aufnahmestrukturen. Diese strukturellen Faktoren verbinden sich mit den sozialen Eigenschaften (Alter, Geschlecht, „Rasse“) der ExilantInnen, mit deren Dispositionen und individuellen wie kollektiven (sprachlichen, kulturellen, wirtschaftlichen und sozialen) Ressourcen. So bestimmen diese auch die Chancen der Integration und der Fortsetzung der Exilaktivitäten, wie es die Wege der deutschen und französischen ExilantInnen in den 1930er- und 1940er-Jahren belegen.
„Bibliotheken von Exilautoren“?
Authors: Terrisse Bénédicte
Published: July 2023

Im vorliegenden Aufsatz wird die Kategorie des Exils am Begriff der „Bibliotheken der Exilautoren“ erprobt. Über das Stichwort „Exil“ wird der Ähnlichkeit zwischen den Bibliotheken der sogenannten Übergesiedelten und der Exilautoren im Nationalsozialismus nachgegangen. Die Reflexionen über und das Wissen um die Bibliotheken von Exilautoren werden für den Fall der Übergesiedelten produktiv gemacht. Angeknüpft wird dabei an die Exil- und Bibliotheksforschung sowie an die literaturwissenschaftlichen Untersuchungen zur materiellen Kultur. Fiktionale und nicht-fiktionale Erzählungen von Bibliothekstranslokationen sowie Beschreibungen von Arbeitsbibliotheken von Übergesiedelten wie Wolfgang Hilbig, Hans Mayer und Thomas Wild (über Thomas Brasch) bilden das Korpus des Beitrags. Der Vergleich der verschiedenen, insbesondere ostdeutschen Bibliotheksbestände liegt dem letzten Teil des Aufsatzes zugrunde. Ziel ist es, gemeinsame Kennzeichen der Bibliotheken von Übergesiedelten herauszuarbeiten.
Historical Overview and Theoretical Perspectives of LGBTQ+ Themes and Awareness Within the United States K-12 Education System
Authors: Thompson Austin , Sanders April , Dixon Kathy
Published: July 2023

This chapter seeks to centralize the practical applications of mirrors/windows theory within K-12 curricula, pedagogies, and training. In order to inform the basis for this historical overview, these authors looked to the history of LGBTQ+ themes and awareness within the United States' K-12 education system. Purposeful educational advocacy for LGBTQ+ identities, voices, and representations within can be bolstered by viewing previous perceptions, practices, and pedagogies that shaped LGBTQ+ existences in past decades. The authors of this chapter pinpoint the 1990s as a theoretical cornerstone of contemporary advocacy for LGBTQ+ students while the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s mark notable shifts in educational curricula, question societal norms in tandem with previously nonexistent resources for LGBTQ+ advocacy, and provide more equitable training for educators. Based on these findings, the authors assert that genuine advocacy for LGBTQ+ identities within K-12 education can best be accomplished by building frameworks fueled by the theoretical implications of mirrors/windows theory.
Mobile Payments in the FinTech Era
Authors: Del Sarto Nicola
Published: July 2023

Mobile payments have become increasingly popular as consumers prefer to pay for goods and services using their mobile phones. FinTech companies are disrupting the traditional banking system by providing innovative payment solutions that are faster, cheaper, and more convenient. Blockchain technology is at the forefront of this disruption, with its applications enabling secure and efficient mobile payments. This chapter examines the impact of blockchain on the fintech era and how it is disrupting the banking system. The chapter discusses the advantages of using blockchain for mobile payments, including increased security, transparency, and efficiency. It also explores the challenges and limitations of blockchain technology in mobile payments, such as regulatory hurdles and scalability issues. The chapter concludes that blockchain's applications have the potential to revolutionize mobile payments and disrupt the traditional banking system.
Exploring the Multilingual Applications of ChatGPT
Authors: Li Belle , Bonk Curtis J. , Kou Xiaojing
Published: July 2023

ChatGPT's ability to realistically mimic human conversation and its high level of ability to handle linguistic ambiguity opens new and exciting avenues in language learning. Building upon the technical affordances of ChatGPT, this study explores the perceptions of educational affordances when incorporating ChatGPT across languages discussed by language communities on YouTube and identifies best practices for its effective use in language education. Through inductive content analysis, this study discussed 18 languages categorized into four groups: (1) romanized languages with high resources, (2) non-romanized languages with high resources, (3) languages with medium resources, and (4) less frequently used languages. The findings reveal consensus that (a) ChatGPT is a valuable and remarkable tool for language teaching and, (b) learning and it cannot fully replace teachers, as humor, wit, and sympathy cannot be programmed. Two potentially significant issues or two gaps were identified and discussed: namely, the learning optimization gap and the knowledge comprehension gap.
Development of Colocasia Esculenta L. Schott for Snack Food
Authors: Opit Helena V. , Kembuan Djubir R.E. , Tangkere Telly S.
Published: July 2023

The research used is (Research and Development), Research and Development or R&D. The purpose of this research is to develop taro tubers into a snack. Data collection techniques used in this study were observation, and questionnaires or questionnaires. The data analysis technique in the process of developing taro tuber products uses qualitative methods, based on organoleptic tests. This research was conducted at the PKK Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, UNIMA. The results showed that taro sponge cake as a snack was favored by respondents, both students and lecturers. From the results of the organoleptic test, it turns out that Taro Sponge Cake, Taste is quite sweet as much as 70%, Texture tends to be quite soft as much as 80%, while Aroma is 80% and the more dominant color is slightly yellow, This shows that the characteristics of the taro sponge cake are: The taste is sweet, the texture is quite soft, the aroma is quite fragrant while the color is slightly yellow. From the results of chemical, physical and microbiological testing, taro cake contains 6 nutrients that are very useful to the human body, such as carbohydrates 10.29%, fat 4.79%, protein 6.49%, calcium 0.01%, vitamin C 3.30% crude fiber 0.89%. The product of taro sponge cake is very good to serve as a snack because it can fulfill the feeling of fullness between lunch and dinner. Thus the nutritional needs of both lecturers and students will be fulfilled and avoid various diseases due to holding back hunger.
Combined ozone, photo, and electrocoagulation technologies-An innovative technique for treatment of distillery industrial wastewater
Authors: Asaithambi Perumal , Yesuf Mamuye Busier , Govindarajan Rajendran , Niju Subramaniapillai , Periyasamy Selvakumar , Rabba Zeinu Ahmed , Pandiyarajan T. , Kadier Abudukeremu , Mani Dhakshnamoorthy , Alemayehu Esayas
Published: July 2023

Electrocoagulation with ozone and photo is a hybrid electrochemical and AOP techniques used to treat wastewater and industrial effluent. In the present study, the effects of combining O3, UV, and EC processes on color removal as well as the related COD removal and EEC from the treatment of DIW were assessed. The results showed that, compared to other hybrid processes like O3/EC, UV/EC, UV/O3, and single processes of EC, O3, and UV, the combined process of O3/UV/EC is significantly more effective for treating DIW in terms of COD removal (98.99%) and complete color removal with a required EEC of 9.7 kWhr m-3. Number of process variables, including reaction time (1 to 5 hr), O3 (0.8 to 4 g L-1), UV (8 to 32 W), current density (0.08 to 0.23 A dm-2), pH (1 to 11), COD (1000 to 6000 mg L-1), inter-electrode distance (0.75 to 3.75 cm), and combination of electrodes were studied to analyze how they affected. The optimum operating circumstances underwent testing and shown outstanding effectiveness in eliminating the COD and determination of EEC from DIW. Overall, it was clear from the results that combined treatment approaches could be more effective in removing the pollutant successfully from DIW.
Homeless-Youth Education and Its Hidden Capitalism: a Composite Case Study in North America
Authors: Qualiter Domum , Neuman Sarah
Published: July 2023

This research aims to understand why after establishing educational programs intended for youth at-risk of being homeless in inner-city urban contexts, youth still turn to homelessness in North America. This article describes a composite case study of three cities in North America to ensure the anonymity of all stakeholders, key informants, and practitioners providing qualitative data. The results show that the internal management of education programs-specifically, youth's potential behavior in three categories: violence, substance use, and intimate relationships are challenges that prevent organizations from successfully retaining youth engagement in education. More importantly, capitalism related to the street-trades is discussed as the key cause of persistent youth homelessness. Protecting youth from homelessness and ensuring access to compulsory public education must seek to identify mechanisms through which homeless youth can be exploited for profit. Addressing hidden structures of capitalism within homelessness in North America supports the prevention of chronic homelessness and disempowered life trajectories.
Employing Eco-Friendly Approaches to Synthesize a Thiazole Derivative through the Utilization of Microwave Irradiation Techniques While also Investigating the Development of Antifungal and Antioxidant Activities
Authors: Abhijeet M. Babar
Published: July 2023

Thiazoles are classified as azole heterocycles, which are aromatic five-membered heterocycles composed of one nitrogen atom and one sulphur atom. In recent times, considerable attention has been given to thiazoles, their derivatives, and isomers due to their extensive applications in various fields. These applications encompass agrochemicals, industrial purposes, photographic sensitizers, as well as their pharmaceutical and biological activities, notably antioxidant properties. The presence of thiazole moieties in compounds is a notable structural characteristic found in diverse natural products, including vitamin B and penicillin. Consequently, in this article, I present an array of thiazole-based heterocyclic frameworks, including monocyclic and bicyclic systems. I also delve into their synthesis methods and explore studies on their biological activities. Moreover, we discuss the modification of thiazole-based compounds at different positions to create new molecules with antioxidant activity
Comparison of the H2O, HDO and δD stratospheric climatologies between the MIPAS-ESA v8, MIPAS-IMK v5 and ACE-FTS v4.1/4.2 satellite data sets
Authors: De Los Ríos Karen , Ordoñez Paulina , Stiller Gabriele P. , Raspollini Piera , Gai Marco , Walker Kaley A. , Peña-Ortiz Cristina , Acosta Luis
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Variations in the isotopological composition of water vapour are fundamental for understanding the relative importance of different mechanisms of water vapor transport from the tropical upper troposphere to the lower stratosphere. Previous comparisons obtained from observations of H2O and HDO by satellite instruments showed discrepancies. In this work, newer versions of H2O and HDO retrievals from Envisat/MIPAS are compared with data derived from SCISAT/ACE-FTS. Specifically, MIPAS-IMK V5, MIPAS-ESA V8, and ACE-FTS V4.1/4.2 for the common period from February 2004 to April 2012 are compared for the first time through a profile-to-profile approach and comparison based on climatological structures. Stratospheric H2O and HDO global average coincident profiles reveal good agreement. The smallest biases are found between 20 and 30 km, and the largest biases are exhibited around 40 km both in absolute and relative terms. For HDO, biases between -8.6–10.6 % are observed among the three databases in the altitudes of 16 to 30 km. However, around 40 km, ACE-FTS agrees better to MIPAS-IMK than MIPAS-ESA, with biases of -4.8 % and -37.5 %, respectively. The HDO bias between MIPAS-IMK and MIPAS ESA is 28.1 % at this altitude. The meridional cross-sections of H2O and HDO exhibit the expected distribution that has been established in previous studies. The tape recorder signal is present in H2O and HDO for the three databases with slight quantitative differences. The meridional cross-sections of δD are in good agreement with the previous version of MIPAS-IMK and ACE-FTS data. In the temporal δD variations, the results suggest that in the current data versions, the calculated isotopic composition (δD) from MIPAS-IMK aligns more closely with expected stratospheric behavior for the entire stratosphere. Nevertheless, there are differences in the climatological δD composites between databases that could lead to different interpretations regarding the water vapor transport processes toward the stratosphere, so it is important to intercompare these δD observations.
Observational relationships between ammonia, carbon dioxide and water vapor under a wide range of meteorological and turbulent conditions: RITA-2021 campaign
Authors: Schulte Ruben Bastiaan , Vilà-Guerau de Arellano Jordi , van der Graaf Shelley , Rutledge-Jonker Susanna , Zhang Jun , van Zanten Margreet Catharijne
Published: July 2023

Abstract. We present a comprehensive observational approach, aiming to establish relations between the surface-atmosphere exchange of ammonia (NH3) and the CO2 uptake and transpiration by vegetation. In doing so, we study relationships useful for the the improvement and development of NH3 flux representations and their dependences. The NH3 concentration and flux are measured using a novel open-path miniDOAS measurement setup, taken during the five week RITA-2021 campaign (25 August until 12 October 2021) at the Ruisdael Observatory at Cabauw, the Netherlands. After filtering for unobstructed flow, sufficient turbulent mixing and CO2 uptake, we find the diurnal variability of the NH3 flux to be characterized by daytime emissions (0.05 μg m-2 s-1 on average) and deposition at sunrise and sunset (-0.05 μg m-2 s-1 on average). We first compare the NH3 flux to the observed gross primary production (GPP), representing CO2 uptake, and latent heat flux (LvE), representing to evapotranspiration. Next we study the observations following the main drivers of the dynamic vegetation response, which are photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), temperature (T) and the water vapor pressure deficit (VPD). Our findings show indication of the dominance of stomatal emission of NH3, with high correlation between the observed emissions and both net LvE (0.70) and PAR (0.72), as well as close similarities in the diurnal variability of the NH3 flux and GPP. However, the efforts to establish relationships are hampered due to the amount of diversity of NH3 sources of the active agricultural region and low data availability after filtering. Our findings show the need to collocate meteorological, carbon and nitrogen studies to advance on our understanding of NH3 deposition and its representation.
The Impact Of Russia's War In Ukraine On Post-Soviet Space
Authors: Ordukhanyan Emil
Published: July 2023

The research paper explores the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine on post-Soviet space. Since 2014 the Russian aggression on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is considered as an act of obvious violation of international law as well as an attempt to change the current world order established after the Soviet Union collapse when former Soviet republics gained full independence. But the new situation emerged by Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens not only the existence of Ukraine as an independent state but it also creates similar threats to other post-Soviet republics that are located in Russia’s so called “near abroad”.The paper explores Russia's geopolitical interests in post-Soviet era and space towards the former Soviet republics. It emphasizes the peculiarities and impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine on ongoing processes in Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia. The concept of “Russian world” and its geopolitical provisions are also observed and analyzed. It is argued that this concept has no more potential to be advanced with the use of "soft power" tools. The paper also forecasts a strategic retreat for Russia in post-Soviet space as a probable consequence of the Ukrainian war because of losing by Russia the global information warfare and the lack of international support. It is concluded that Russia's aggression has a real potential to be copied and reproduced by other authoritarian leaders which will aggravate the situation in other post-Soviet conflict zones. At the same time, this war is also considered a struggle between democracy and autocratic rule expansion when the latter has less chance to succeed.
THE MODERNITY IN COLONIAL INDIA: A CASE STUDY OF AKBAR ALLAHABADI’S POETRY
Authors: Sidra Hanif Mohammad Yasir, Dr. Aurang Zaib Nasar,
Published: July 2023

Akbar Allahabadi is a poet in the Urdu poetic tradition who, through his creative consciousness, revealed the inner layers of colonialism. The environment in which Akbar's poetry thrives is in colonial India, where he and other political and social leaders of his time are loyal to the British government. The historical context in which his poetry presents its meaning is the scenario of the beginning of the nineteenth century in India when it was a time of flux for the Muslim community. After the Revolt of 1857, Muslims, in particular, had been the subject of attack by British rulers. Many were forced to abandon Delhi and others were not allowed to enter the city. In the wake of this crisis, the community adopted two opposing ideologies. While one group was staunchly hostile towards the British, the other saw a benefit in collaborating with the benefactors. The latter—called supporters of the ‘new light’—believed in adopting British culture as modern. This bothered Urdu poet and satirist Akbar Allahabadi (1846–1921), as he lamented the loss of culture that would come with imitation of the British way of life. He took to his trusted weapon—satirical poetry—to critique this trend. the post-1857 era of peace and reform and the beginning and the end of the First World War. Although the concept of history is not very clear in his poetry, the external conditions which influenced his poetic temperament cannot be understood without being detached from history. Akbar interprets the cultural conditions of the age with his poetic consciousness. This article seeks to study Akbar’s poetry from a Postcolonial perspective
A Comparative Study of Registration Process of Nutraceuticals in different countries
Authors: J. Dobariya Hiteksha , J. Chotaliya Urvi
Published: July 2023

Nutraceuticals, which are defined as any food or component of food that has health benefits, such as the ability to prevent or treat disease, have become essential for consumers in both developed and developing nations. Functional elements like vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients are becoming more important due to the changing lifestyle. This category now includes things like probiotics, amino acids, and fatty acids, among others. In light of the fact that these items are intended for human consumption, regulatory bodies worldwide are concentrating on the Product Quality and Safety. This paper looks into the nutraceutical registration processes in different countries. The India have developed the Food for special dietary use registration process whereas the USA have put into place Dietary supplement registration process and the Japan have developed registration process for Foods for specified dietary use (FOSHU) whereas the China have developed registration process for Health foods. It also includes the marketed formulation of nutraceuticals. The aim of this paper is to compare the regulation processes between the different countries.
Internationalisation at Home through Virtual Collaborative Learning
Authors: Ben Malek Dorsaf
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This paper aims to give an overview of the challenges, mechanisms, and achievements of internationalisation at home through reporting the unfolding of two virtual exchanges across the Mediterranean.
Study design/methodology/approach: The research study was in three phases: course design, the implementation of the virtual exchanges and their evaluation through students’ questionnaires. The evaluation was twofold; quantitative through student questionnaires and qualitative through forums analysis and synchronous meetings observation.
Findings: Results were in line with the quasi-consensus over the efficiency of virtual mobility in improving students’ intercultural communicative competence, collaboration in virtual teams and English proficiency and hence supporting them in their internationalisation at home process.
Originality/value: The value of the current study lies in showing on a practical ground the viability of researching the benefits of virtual exchange, therefore adopting it as a strong strategy for internationalisation at home.
Development of Scientific Problem-Solving Skills in Grade 9 Students by Applying Problem-Based Learning
Authors: Treepob Hongnapa , Hemtasin Chulida , Thongsuk Tawan
Published: July 2023

Making predictions and observations, interpreting data, and drawing conclusions are all examples of scientific problem-solving procedures. The purpose of this research was 1) to develop scientific problem-solving skills by applying problem-based learning as a basis for students in grade 9 to pass the 70 percent requirement and 2) to study the satisfaction of grade 9 students with respect to problem-based learning management. With these aims in mind, the author developed science learning activities in everyday life by applying problem-based learning management in four plans and developing students’ scientific problem-solving skills. Data were collected with a 20-item, multiple-choice scientific problem-solving skill assessment. A total of 32 students in grade 9 in a public secondary school were chosen as study participants. The data were examined with respect to the mean, standard deviation, and percentage. The results revealed that the grade 9 students had an average scientific problem-solving skill score of 15.28 points, representing 76.40%. From this, it can be seen that students had problem-solving skill scores higher than the base requirement. Regarding grade 9 students’ satisfaction with PBL management, the mean value was 4.62, representing the most satisfied level.
The Impact of Speed and Accuracy in Personal Injury Cases
Authors: Faure Michael G. , Visscher Louis , Weber Franziska
Published: July 2023

The Impact of Speed and Accuracy in Personal Injury Cases: A Law and Economics Analysis

In various countries, initiatives have been taken to speed up the process to provide compensation to victims of personal injury. There are some concerns that speeding up the process (inter alia via alternative dispute resolution mechanisms) may go at the expense of accuracy. Within this paper, we use a law and economics framework to show that generally accuracy in individual cases comes at high costs but is less important than often thought. Neither from a deterrence, nor from a compensation perspective is perfect accuracy in each individual case the necessary aim to strive for. As long as the injurer is held to pay compensation that is on average correct, the right behavioral incentives are provided for both tortfeasors ex ante. Also victims are generally appreciative of averaging compensation payments. We discuss recent developments in claims handling in Belgium, Ireland and Sweden, showing how these countries have attempted to speed up victim compensation (and therewith increased victim satisfaction) and how these processes have been facilitated by a standardization of the compensation payments. We argue that the experiences in these countries show that speeding up compensation to victims is indeed possible and that the reduction of accuracy in specific cases (resulting from a standardization of the compensation) is not problematic, neither from the deterrence, nor from the compensation perspective. Cautious policy conclusions in awareness of the lack of a one-size-fits-all-approach are formulated.
Os benefícios do microagulhamento no tratamento das disfunções estéticas
Authors: Lima Angélica Aparecida de , Souza Thaís Helena de , Grignoli Laura Cristina Esquisatto
Published: July 2023

O microagulhamento é uma opção de tratamento para várias disfunções estéticas da pele, como cicatrizes de acne,  e juvenescimento facial, estrias e lipodistrofia ginoide. O equipamento consiste em um rolo recoberto por agulhas finas. É produzido em aço inoxidável cirúrgico e seu comprimento pode variar de 0,25 mm a 2,5 mm de diâmetro. O tratamento é realizado por meio da perfuração do estrato córneo, sem danificar a epiderme. Esse processo permite a liberação de fatores de crescimento, que vai incentivar a produção de colágeno e elastina na derme papilar. Este trabalho tem como objetivo reunir dados científicos que comprovem a eficácia do microagulhamento nas disfunções estéticas facial, capilar e corporal. Este aparelho de uso estético visa estimular a produção de colágeno por meio de perfurações cutâneas, causando, assim, um processo inflamatório. Com isso, aumenta-se a proliferação celular, em especial os fibroblastos, aumentando, então, as proteínas de colágeno e elastina, capazes de restaurar a plenitude do tecido. É a partir dos fatores de crescimento que ocorre essa estimulação da formação de colágeno e elastina na derme papilar. Outra função da técnica de migroagulhamento é potencializar a permeação de princípios ativos cosmetológicos, uma vez que os microcanais facilitam a absorção do ativo, aumentando a penetração de moléculas maiores em até 80%. Sendo assim, é possível afirmar que a ação combinada do migroagulhamento e de ativos cosméticos pode potencializar os resultados desejados. A técnica de microagulhamento se mostra eficaz em diversos tratamentos estéticos, seja pela permeação de ativos ou pela estimulação de colágeno quando usado isoladamente.
A reflexologia como método complementar no tratamento da fibromialgia em mulheres
Authors: Zanotti Marcela Eduarda , Russo Thainá Eliza , Padilha Ecandro Luis
Published: July 2023

Introdução: A fibromialgia é uma patologia que atinge de 2% a 8% da população feminina entre 30 e 50 anos de idade, apresentando quadro de dores migratórias que não afetam as articulações, mas sim as fibras musculares. A principal característica da fibromialgia é a dor musculoesquelética difusa e crônica que gera dores, fadiga, irritabilidade, distúrbio de sono, rigidez matinal, sensação de edemas e distúrbios cognitivos (depressão). Vários são os tratamentos para a fibromialgia que podem ser medicamentosos ou não. Entre os não medicamentosos, destaca-se a reflexologia, terapia que utiliza pressão em determinados pontos dos pés, os quais estão diretamente ligados a regiões e órgãos do corpo humano. O intuito dessa técnica é prevenir ou atuar como terapia complementar no tratamento de disfunções do corpo, tratando-se, assim, distúrbios físicos e emocionais por meio de estímulos corretos em plexos nervosos. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é demonstrar, por meio de uma revisão de literatura, os benefícios da reflexologia podal no tratamento da fibromialgia, terapia capaz de proporcionar melhora na qualidade de vida dos portadores dessa síndrome. Descrição: A reflexologia trata o indivíduo como um todo; por isso promove o alívio de diversos sintomas, como as dores, proporcionando, assim, a sensação de tranquilidade e bem-estar, o que, consequentemente, irá reduzir os níveis de estresse, ansiedade e depressão. Considerações finais: De acordo com o estudo realizado, nota-se que a reflexologia pode apresentar efeitos positivos para as portadoras de fibromialgia, enquanto tratamento complementar cujo intuito é reestabelecer o equilíbrio, o bem-estar e a melhora da dor. Vale ressaltar que os estudos na área devem ser aprofundados para obtenção de dados significativos estatisticamente.
Apoio psicopedagógico ao estudante do ensino superior
Authors: Dias Camila Santos , Mercadante Patrícia Kelly
Published: July 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre a proposta de trabalho de um serviço de Apoio Psicopedagógico destinado aos alunos da Graduação de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior privada, localizada no interior do Estado de São Paulo. Trata-se de um relato técnico acerca da proposta e ações desenvolvidas por uma psicóloga e uma pedagoga, docentes da Instituição, que atuam no serviço como técnicas. O reconhecimento do papel, que a instituição de Ensino Superior tem sobre o desenvolvimento do aluno mostra que os objetivos desse nível de ensino devem contemplar bem mais que a preparação para a profissão, mas sim investir em ações que promovam o desenvolvimento integral do aluno e auxiliem no seu processo acadêmico, garantindo assim, não apenas a sua permanência no Ensino Superior, mas principalmente seu sucesso acadêmico.
Productivity, profitability and nutrient uptake in carrot (Daucus carota) and radish (Raphanus sativus) crops under sulphur nutrition
Authors: SINGH DINESH PRATAP , SINGH HARVENDRA , ALI JAVED , SINGH S P
Published: July 2023

A field experiment was conducted during winter (rabi) seasons of 2009-10 and 2010-11 to study the response of sulphur fertilization on carrot (Daucus carota L.) and radish (Raphanus sativus L.) on alluvial soil at Bichpuri, Agra (Uttar Pradesh). The treatments comprised five levels of sulphur (0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 kg/ha) were evaluated in randomized block design with four replications. The results revealed that the application of sulphur up to 30 and 45 kg/ha significantly increased the edible root yields and dry matter production of carrot and radish, respectively. The magnitude of mean response to sulphur application differed from crop to crop and was recorded as carrot (17.5%) and adish (18.6%) over control. Successive sulphur levels had a significant effect on its uptake by both the vegetable crops up to 60 kg S/ha. A phenomenal increase in N, P and K uptake, except of Zn was recorded in these crops due to increasing levels of S up to 60 kg/ha. The maximum removal of N, P, K and S was recorded with radish roots while that of Zn with carrot. The higher amounts of protein and protein yield were recorded in carrot followed by radish. Sulphur application significantly improved the content and yield of protein in these vegetable crops over control and maximum values were recorded at 60 kg S/ha. Carrot gave maximum net returns ₹ 137 665/ha and B:C ratio (2.51) with 45 kg S/ha. However, the net returns (₹ 65 640/ha) and B:C ratio (1.57) were the highest in radish with 60 kg S/ha. The apparent recovery of sulphur was influenced by S levels with maximum at 30 kg S/ha in carrot and radish. Better sulphur use efficiency in carrot (179.5 kg produce kg/S applied) and radish (186.1 kg produce kg/S applied) was obtained with 30 kg S/ha. The sulphur use efficiency decreased with its increasing levels and minimum use efficiency was recorded with 60 kg S/ha application.
Project Information Overload & Role of PMIS in Managerial Decision-Making: A Study in Construction Companies of Oman
Authors: Eid Hamood Al Ya'qoubi Balqees , Thiruchelvam Sivadass A/L
Published: July 2023

Most projects fail due to information overload. However, the project management information system (PMIS) and other technological support help the project managers (PM) make better decisions. This study looks at the issues of overloaded project information in Omani construction companies that the project managers must deal with. The study was based on quantitative data. The data is based on a survey through a structured questionnaire adopted from previous studies. The target population was the project managers (PMs) leading different construction companies in Oman, and about 296 PMs were approached. Two-stage sampling approach was adopted to collect the data and use SPSS software to analyse the data. The findings indicated that project managers can benefit from using a project management information system (PMIS), and project information overload had no adverse effects. The information system for project management favourably influences decisions. This research benefits project managers, especially those handling complex construction projects.   Multiple factors affect the decision-making process in construction companies; therefore, the research recommends exploring the contextual factors regarding the construction industry in Oman and assessing their impact on decision-making processes and project performance.
Meio ambiente, recursos naturais e... abelhas? Investigando uma década de WCAMA
Authors: Carvalho Luiz Paulo , Lima Filho Silas , Brandão Michele A. , Oliveira Jonice , Santoro Flávia Maria , Silva Mônica Ferreira da
Published: July 2023

O CSBC é o maior evento científico dedicado à computação da América Latina, integrando a computação brasileira e tratando dos rumos da área no país. Em um de seus eventos satélites, o WCAMA combina computação com a gestão do meio ambiente e dos recursos naturais, tema essencial para o Brasil. A análise da última década de WCAMA expõe uma relevância no tema da apicultura, também se nota poucas colaborações amplas, com os autores mais prolíficos em baixo número de colaborações. Diversas colaborações transcendem as universidades nacionais, envolvendo institutos ambientais ou instituições internacionais.
Optimal conditions for the maximum principle for second-order periodic problems
Authors: Holubova Gabriela
Published: July 2023

We provide alternate necessary and/or sufficient conditions on the  sign-changing coefficient p(t) for the maximum principle for the  second-order periodic problem \(u''=p(t) u + q(t) \) to hold, i.e., for nonnegative \(q\) to yield a nonpositive periodic solution \(u\).
See also https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/special/02/h2/abstr.html
Information on education in the pages of the „Arhivele Olteniei” magazine, old series
Authors:   C.S. Nicolăescu-Plopşor Institute for Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities from Craiova, within the Romanian Academy, Avram Cezar , Ceaușescu Anca ,   C.S. Nicolăescu-Plopşor Institute for Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities from Craiova, within the Romanian Academy
Published: July 2023

The education has always occupied an important place in the Romanian society. In the pages of the magazine “Arhivele Olteniei”, along with a series of topics on different subjects, there is information on the evolution of education in the area of historical Oltenia, as well as documents regarding the normative acts of the time. There are references to the beginnings of monastic education, taught in Slavonic, and subsequently to the emergence and development of the urban and village education in the Romanian language, as well as to the training of teachers and to their employment, after competition examinations. The first schools were those in the monastic system. It followed the initiative of some boyars and rulers who made available land and buildings. After the World War I, there can be noticed the positioning of the education on solid foundations, unitarily regulated throughout the country.
Factores determinantes en la elección de anticonceptivos en adulto joven universitaria que se atienden en la clínica Anglo Americana en el año 2018
Authors:   , Leonardo Cardenas Nataly
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Establecer cuáles son los factores determinantes en la elección de anticonceptivos en adulto joven universitaria que se atienden en la Clínica Anglo Americana durante el año 2018. Material y Métodos: El instrumento que se utilizó fue una encuesta validada previamente para este fin, posteriormente se realizó el llenado para luego ser procesadas y analizadas por el programa SPSS25. Es un trabajo observacional, prospectivo, transversal de nivel explicativo. Resultados: La edad, la dependencia económica, la aprobación de la pareja, el inicio de relaciones sexuales, el número de parejas sexuales, la interrupción del embarazo son factores determinantes para la elección de anticonceptivos; mientras que en los factores culturales y en los factores de información no se halló significancia estadística lo cual indica que no tienen asociación con la elección de métodos. Conclusiones: La edad de las mujeres encuestadas, el inicio precoz de las relaciones sexuales, tener más de una pareja sexual, la interrupción del embarazo fueron factores para la elección de anticonceptivos. La religión profesada, las creencias sobre los efectos secundarios y los sistemas de información no resultaron ser un factor determinante.
Conferência “O Infantil na Adolescência”
Authors: Guignard Florence
Published: July 2023

Conferência “O Infantil na Adolescência”. Sociedade Brasileira de Psicanálise de Porto Alegre. 17/04/2021.
Eu e o Id. O que mudou na técnica psicanalítica?
Authors: Katz Gildo
Published: July 2023

O autor examina a influência do Eu e o Id sobre a técnica psicanalítica. Como objetiva, pela amplitude do tema, descrever os desenvolvimentos da técnica decorrentes desta influência, procura discorrer sobre o que levou Freud a escrever o livro O Ego e o Id. Pensa que seis situações fizeram-no a efetuar modificações na tentativa de repensar a psicanálise a partir da primeira tópica: a progressiva espiritualização da Psicanálise, o declínio do inconsciente, a ditadura da razão, a introdução do objeto, os processos de identificação e a pulsão de morte em Mais além do princípio do prazer. Após examinar esses motivos, finaliza salientando a importância da palavra na técnica psicanalítica, uma vez que a psicanálise se caracteriza pela cura pela fala.
Raw Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Seedmeal: Effect on Growth Performance, Organ Weight, Carcass Yield, and Economic Production of Guinea Fowl Keets
Authors: Aroh I. M. , Odukwe C. N. , Macartan B. P. , Agida C. A. , Ullah Kashif , Archibong B. U.
Published: July 2023

Ensuring food security and sustainable agriculture is vital as the global population expands, leading to increased protein demand. However, competitive demand for feed ingredients such as maize and soybeans has driven up costs. As a result, alternative feed sources, including Jackfruit by-products like seeds, have been explored. This study aimed to assess the effects of incorporating raw jackfruit seedmeal (JSM) into the diet of guinea fowl keets, specifically regarding growth performance, carcass yield, organ weights, and economic production. The seven-week study involved 120 keets divided into different treatments, each replicated three times. Treatments 2, 3, and 4 included JSM at 10%, 15%, and 20%, respectively, while treatment one served as the control without JSM. Increasing the level of JSM resulted in a consistent decline in all relevant indicators, as observed through proximate analysis. Treatment four, which included 20% JSM, exhibited the best performance in terms of final weight (745g) and daily weight gain (15g). Notably, the gizzard was the most significant parameter among carcass features, with treatment four showing the highest value (3.95%), while the control diet had the lowest value (2.83%). Diets containing 15% and 20% JSM had the most favorable outcomes in terms of feed cost per weight gain, with the 20% JSM diet demonstrating the highest gross margin and revenue. Importantly, dietary inclusion of JSM did not significantly impact the performance of guinea fowl keets, and incorporating 20% JSM into their diet resulted in a significant increase in productivity and feed utilization.
Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Different Clinical Isolates against Augmentin, Imipenem and Ceftriaxone
Authors: Nag Miftah S. M. , Al-Awkally Noor-Alhooda Milood , Abouserwel Ahmed , Senossi Fathia Masoud , El-Warred Sara , Ali Mareei Al Douakali
Published: July 2023

Background: Antibiotic resistance is a growing global public health concern because it jeopardizes the effective control and treatment of bacterial infections. The purpose of this study was to determine the bacterial profiles and susceptibility patterns to Imipenem, Augmentin, and Ceftriaxone in various clinical specimens from Al Saleem laboratory in Benghazi, Libya.

Methods: Two separate studies were carried out. Each experiment lasted three months. The patients' clinical samples included wound swabs, urine, sperm, blood, high vaginal swabs, and cerebrospinal fluid. Bacterial species were isolated and identified using standard microbiological methods in each study. Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion was used to conduct antimicrobial susceptibility tests from September 2020 to November 2020.

Results: There were 711 isolates obtained from 535 female and 503 male patients. The most common organisms isolated from specimens were E. coli spp, Klebsiella spp, and Staph aureus.

Conclusion: Bacterial resistance levels to various antibiotics varied greatly. We found that Augmentin has less activity against gram negative bacteria isolated from clinical specimens, whereas Imipenem has a much stronger effect on isolates than Augmentin. Appropriate monitoring of prevalent pathogenic organisms and their sensitivities will assist clinicians in making appropriate antibiotic treatment choices to avoid the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Two new species of the subfamily Mydaeinae (Diptera: Muscidae) from China
Authors: WANG YAMENG , LI WENLIANG , LI XIN , YANG DING
Published: July 2023

Keys of the genera Hebecnema Schnabl, 1887 and Mydaea Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 from China based on males are provided, including two new species Hebecnema kongi Wang, Li & Yang, sp. nov. and Mydaea apicinigra Wang, Li & Yang, sp. nov., respectively. Photographs of habitus and male genitalia as well as illustrations of the male genitalia of the new species are given.
Next Generation Wireless Sensor Network Based Japanese Remote interactive practical teaching platform
Authors: Yan HongJu
Published: July 2023

In order to solve the problem of lack of practice in Japanese teaching, a design of Japanese remote interactive practical teaching platform based on wireless sensor network is proposed. In terms of hardware, it mainly refits interactive communication, wireless sensor network, microprocessor and other equipment, and adjusts the interface circuit. The Japanese teaching data and relevant Japanese teaching resources generated in the process of Japanese Teaching of practical courses are stored in the corresponding database table according to a certain format, and the logical relationship between database tables is used to update the database. With the support of database and hardware equipment, the software function of the platform is designed from multiple modules such as platform user role, interactive practical teaching and management, practical resource management and distribution, practice project information release, practice investigation statistics and platform operation safety. Through the above design, the operation of Japanese remote interactive practical teaching platform is realized. The test results show that there is no significant difference in the function realization of the design platform, but when multiple users are online at the same time, the interaction performance of the design platform is stronger, that is, the operation performance of the platform has obvious advantages.