bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SLEM (Shallow Landslide Express Model): A Simplified Geo-Hydrological Model for Powerlines Geo-Hazard Assessment
Authors: Abbate Andrea , Mancusi Leonardo
Published: May 2024

Powerlines are strategic infrastructures for the Italian electro-energetic network, and natural threats represent a potential risk that may influence their operativity and functionality. Geo-hydrological hazards triggered by heavy rainfall, such as shallow landslides, have historically affected electrical infrastructure networks, causing pylon failures and extensive blackouts. In this work, an application of the reworked version of the model proposed by Borga et al. and Tarolli et al. for rainfall-induced shallow landslide hazard assessment is presented. The revised model is called SLEM (Shallow Landslide Express Model) and is designed to merge in a closed-from equation the infinite slope stability with a simplified hydrogeological model. SLEM was written in Python language to automatise the parameter calculations, and a new strategy for evaluating the Dynamic Contributing Area (DCA) and its dependence on the initial soil moisture condition was included. The model was tested for the case study basin of Trebbia River, in the Emilia-Romagna region (Italy) which in the recent past experienced severe episodes of geo-hydrological hazards. The critical rainfall ratio (rcrit) able to trigger slope instability prediction was validated against the available local rainfall threshold curves, showing good performance skills. The rainfall return time (TR) was calculated from rcrit identifying the most hazardous area across the Trebbia basin with respect to the position of powerlines. TR was interpreted as an index of the magnitude of the geo-hydrological events considering the hypothesis of iso-frequency with precipitation. Thanks to its fast computing, the critical rainfall conditions, the temporal recurrence and the location of the most vulnerable powerlines are identified by the model. SLEM is designed to carry out risk analysis useful for defining infrastructure resilience plans and for implementing mitigation strategies against geo-hazards.
Detection and Analysis of Abnormal High-Current Discharge of Cylindrical Lithium-Ion Battery Based on Acoustic Characteristics Research
Authors: Zhou Nan , Wang Kunbai , Shi Xiang , Chen Zeyu
Published: May 2024

The improvement of battery management systems (BMSs) requires the incorporation of advanced battery status detection technologies to facilitate early warnings of abnormal conditions. In this study, acoustic data from batteries under two discharge rates, 0.5 C and 3 C, were collected using a specially designed battery acoustic test system. By analyzing selected acoustic parameters in the time domain, the acoustic signals exhibited noticeable differences with the change in discharge current, highlighting the potential of acoustic signals for current anomaly detection. In the frequency domain analysis, distinct variations in the frequency domain parameters of the acoustic response signal were observed at different discharge currents. The identification of acoustic characteristic parameters demonstrates a robust capability to detect short-term high-current discharges, which reflects the sensitivity of the battery’s internal structure to varying operational stresses. Acoustic emission (AE) technology, coupled with electrode measurements, effectively tracks unusually high discharge currents. The acoustic signals show a clear correlation with discharge currents, indicating that selecting key acoustic parameters can reveal the battery structure’s response to high currents. This approach could serve as a crucial diagnostic tool for identifying battery abnormalities.
Uygulamaya Yönelik Tartışmalar Bağlamında İklâb ve İhfâ-i Şefevî
Authors: Cankurt Fatih
Published: May 2024

Kur’ân-ı Kerîm’i tecvîd kaidelerine dikkat ederek okumak, ilahi kelamın nazil olduğu şekliyle muhafaza edilmesi için çok mühimdir. Bu sebeple sahâbe döneminden günümüze kadar her bir harf, her bir tecvîd kaidesi kırâat üstatları tarafından şifâhî yolla ve ihtimamla aktarılmaya çalışılmıştır. Şifâhî geleneğin de etkisiyle bazı tecvîd kaidelerinin uygulama biçimlerinde ihtilaf vuku bulmuştur. İklâb ve ihfâ-i şefevî de uygulama şeklinde ihtilaf edilen tecvîd kaideleri arasında yer almaktadır. Bu çalışma, mevcut ihtilafları ilmi bir zeminde, nazarî ve tatbikî olarak vuzuha kavuşturabilmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu gaye ile kadim eserlerin de içinde olduğu çok sayıda Arapça kaynak taranmış, iklâb ve ihfâ-i şefevînin uygulamasına dair verilen bilgiler sunulmaya çalışılmıştır. Aynı zamanda yirmi Arap ülkesi dahil olmak üzere İslâm ülkelerindeki muteber okuyucuların tilavetleri incelenmiş, o ülkenin genel uygulaması hakkında fikir edinilmeye gayret edilmiştir. Hem Arapça kaynakların kahir ekseriyetinde hem de Arap ülkeleri başta olmak üzere İslâm ülkelerindeki uygulamaların çoğunluğunda, dudaklar kapalı olduğu haldeki tatbikin doğru kabul edildiği tespit edilmiştir
Antibiotic prescriptions associated with a diagnosis of acute nasopharyngitis by general GPs in France: a retrospective study
Authors: Duong Tran Tue , Matta Matta , Lekens Beranger , Diamantis Sylvain
Published: May 2024

Background

Nasopharyngitis is a common viral infection that has led to an overuse of prescription drugs, in particular antibiotics, which are not indicated for this condition.

Aim

The purpose of this study was to describe drug prescriptions for patients with a diagnosis of acute rhinopharyngitis in general practices in France.

Design & setting

Retrospective study of 1 067 403 prescriptions for a diagnosis of nasopharyngitis issued by 2637 physicians to 754 476 patients living in metropolitan France.

Method

The data were sourced from the prescription software, Cegedim, for the period 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2021 and analysed according to patients’ and physicians’ ages.

Results

A total of 2 591 584 medications were prescribed by GPs, with a median of three medications per patient. A total of 171 540 courses of antibiotics were prescribed (16% prescription rates), with amoxicillin being the most frequently prescribed (102 089 prescriptions; 59.5% of antibiotic prescriptions). Amoxicillin prescription increased in extreme age groups (18.2% of visits in those aged 9 years and under, and 10.0% of visits in those aged over 80 years, while patients aged 20–29-years were prescribed amoxicillin in just 2.9% of visits), and more prescriptions are issued by older doctors (GPs older than 70 years prescribed antibiotics in 26.4% of visits versus 3.2% of visits by GPs aged under 29 years).

Conclusion

Nasopharyngitis is frequently a cause of therapeutic over-prescriptions including antibiotics, with an antibiotic prescription rate of 16%. Additional research is required to enhance our understanding of factors linked to drug prescriptions.
Role modelling to support careers in general practice: a realist review protocol
Authors: Lamb Elizabeth Iris , Burford Bryan , Exley Catherine , Vance Gillian , Wass Valerie , Alberti Hugh
Published: May 2024

Background

Role models encountered during undergraduate training play an important part in shaping future doctors. They can act as powerful attractants towards, and deterrents away from, a career in general practice. Many GP educators, who act as role models, are burnt-out and wish to leave the profession, which may limit their ability to influence students positively, with consequent detrimental impact on recruitment to the specialty.

Aim

A realist review will be undertaken, aiming to explore how, why, and for whom role modelling in undergraduate medical education can support medical students towards careers in general practice.

Design & setting

The realist review will follow Pawson’s five steps, including: locating existing theories; searching for evidence; article selection; data extraction; and synthesising evidence and drawing conclusions. It will explore literature published in the English language between 2013 and 2024.

Method

An initial explanatory framework (initial programme theory; IPT) will be developed, guided by a stakeholder panel including medical undergraduates, GPs, and patient and public representatives. Searches will be developed and conducted in electronic databases and grey literature. Studies will be included if they explore the relationship between GP role modelling and undergraduate career choice, and relevant data will be extracted.

Conclusion

Findings will refine the IPT, unveiling key contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes that influence role modelling in undergraduate GP medical education and support or deter students from careers in general practice. These findings will support recommendations and interventions to facilitate positive outcomes, including improved recruitment to general practice.
In tbegonsel so maket si vergaderinghe. Een middeleeuws verzetsrepertoire in de klachten over en de verslagen van het grafelijk onderzoek naar de opstand in Aardenburg in 1311
Authors: Serneels Hannah
Published: May 2024

This publication sketches the characteristics of the repertoire of resistance that late medieval city dwellers had at their disposal during revolts. Based on two letters and two research reports written during and after a revolt in Aardenburg in 1311, this article examines what tactics city dwellers used for their resistance in the early fourteenth century and how urban and princely administration tried to curb that resistance. While research into revolts in the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries is often based on charters of the count or narrative chronicles, the documents published here offer a unique and rare insight into the practical workings of the Aardenburg revolt. Their study shows that the rebels used well thought-out and well-known tactics for their resistance, trying to undermine the existing city government and appointing an alternative administration. Moreover, the repertoire of resistance bears great resemblance to revolts from later centuries. In short, the article shows that late medieval city dwellers had an extensive arsenal of strategies at their disposal to carry out their revolts and that some of these strategies, contrary to what is often assumed, have roots in older periods prior to the corporative period.
Qualidade de vida de acadêmicos de medicina de uma instituição privada de ensino superior de Imperatriz-MA
Authors: Adler Giovanna de Paiva , Sousa Letícia Bastos de , Guimarães Nikolli Dantas Vieira , Sousa Ana Letícia Milhomem Veiga de , Sousa Hudson Wallença Oliveira e
Published: May 2024

Ter uma boa qualidade de vida é essencial e tem impacto direto sobre a homeostase do indivíduo, refletindo no seu bem-estar físico, social e mental. Nesse contexto, acadêmicos de medicina possuem fatores que podem desencadear um prejuízo na sua má qualidade de vida como: altos níveis de estresse, atividades extracurriculares e tempo exigido para o estudo em tempo integral. Avaliar a qualidade de vida de acadêmicos de medicina de uma instituição privada de ensino superior de Imperatriz-MA. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida por meio de abordagem quantitativa e descritiva com 234 discentes do curso de medicina investigado em Imperatriz-MA. A coleta de dados ocorreu nos meses de junho e julho de 2023 por meio eletrônico utilizando um questionário de identificação de amostra e o questionário de avaliação de qualidade de vida (WHOQOL-BREF), dividido em domínios físico, psicológico, relações sociais e meio ambiente. O estudo se deu após aprovação do referido projeto no Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, seguindo a resolução 466\12 do Conselho Nacional de Saúde (CNS). A análise dos dados foi realizada com base nas informações recebidas do questionário de pesquisa aplicado no período de coleta de dados. Os dados coletados foram armazenados em um banco de dados específico criado no programa Microsoft Excel versão 2016. A análise estatística dos dados foi realizada no programa IBM SPSS 24 (IBM SPSS Statistics, 2016), onde foram utilizados testes de Qui-quadrado, Exato de Fisher ou de Fisher-Freeman Halton. No geral, os estudantes se mostraram mais satisfeitos que insatisfeitos com sua QV no domínio psicológico e no domínio meio ambiente. A percepção de QV melhorou ao longo do curso, sendo pior no ciclo básico e melhor no clínico. A maioria das variáveis se associou de forma negativa à QV, indicando que sua ausência diminui as chances de melhor percepção de QV. Atividades e exigências durante a formação do curso de medicina modificadam a vida dos acadêmicoss, principalmente a atividades pessoais, o que acaba distanciando a atenção do estudante com sua própria saúde.
Deconstructing Digital Rhetoric to Face Geopolitical Challenges: A Social Media Narrative Analysis Framework
Authors: Popescu Maria-Magdalena
Published: May 2024

Skyrocketing technological advancement along with changes in environment dynamics allowed people, states and governments to influence each other’s diplomacy, security and international relations, using words and images, strings of events, to construct narratives. The rhetoric of power and conflict is  distributed in chameleonic volatile environments, targeting members of the society to challenge security status and power balance, while new media instruments feed people`s thirst for information to challenge their beliefs into tailoring attitudes and behaviours. Defined by many as a “portrayal of events surrounding change” (Dunford and Jones, 2000) or as “central feature of modern influencing across borders (Wagnsson  and Lundström, 2023) in a continuous “battle”, (Van Noort, 2017), strategic narratives bear multiple meanings, generated by the  versatility of the digital dissemination channels. Understanding these meanings enlighten many directions, like international relations, diplomacy and politics, resulting in risk-free engagement, vulnerability- awareness and controlled decision-making policies, just by using narrative analysis as the appropriate instrument. However, the classical analytical models do not provide enough lenses to grasp all the components generating meaning in a digitally disseminated content and many features are thus ignored, mutilating paramount intelligence otherwise needed to complete the picture. That is why, this paper advances a model framework for a digital narrative analysis that looks at components of the textual narrative backed by the features of the environment, the characteristics of the audience and the dynamics of the dissemination, coupled with more recent social media metrics. To this end, we reviewed literature on Russian formalism (Propp, 1928), (Tomashevsky, 1965) structuralist narratology (Todorov 1969, Genette 1988, Bal 1977), poststructuralism  (Chatman,1978) and postclassical narratology (Herman, Fludernik, 1999) to the most recent digitally related approaches (Georgakopoulou, 2020), (Bal, 2021) and then advanced our analysis framework that adds specific traits which social media environments enhance. We thus intend to contribute to the large body of literature with an analytical model, to render a  mould of the strategic narratives in the security, defence, politics and international relations.. This paper is part of a larger study, the framework will be piloted in further research, where data will be gathered to validate the model.
CONEXÕES ENTRE CONTEÚDOS MATEMÁTICOS: PERSPECTIVA PARA UMA APRENDIZAGEM SIGNIFICATIVA
Authors: Santos Gevando Lopes , Ricardo Lucas Vieira André
Published: May 2024

Este artigo teve por objetivo analisar se os professores de matemática do Ensino Médio estabelecem para seus alunos conexões entre os conteúdos abordados ao longo do ano letivo. As discussões partiram da necessidade de se perceber que ao ensinar os conteúdos matemáticos, não basta trabalhar os mesmos de forma isolada. É importante estabelecer as relações e as conexões entre os diversos eixos temáticos, para que os alunos possam adquirir por meio dessa articulação um conhecimento profundo e diversificado. O estudo é fruto de uma pesquisa de campo que se insere numa abordagem qualitativa. Foi realizada com seis professoras de matemática que lecionam no Ensino Médio, nos turnos matutino e/ou vespertino de três colégios da rede estadual da cidade de Senhor do Bonfim, Bahia. Os instrumentos utilizados para a coleta de informações foram: questionário semiestruturado e entrevista narrativa. Através dos informações obtidas, foi possível perceber que parte das professoras pesquisadas aborda algumas importantes relações entre conteúdos matemáticos, dentro da sala de aula. Além disso, ficou evidente nos posicionamentos dessas professoras que a conexão entre os conteúdos é uma maneira de proporcionar uma aprendizagem significativa para os educandos. Por outro lado, nota-se que algumas das professoras se preocupam em trabalhar os conteúdos de maneira contextualizada, mas não evidenciam as relações entre eles.
PERCEPÇÃO DOS PROFESSORES SOBRE A INCLUSÃO DE ESTUDANTES SURDOS NAS AULAS DE CIÊNCIAS DA NATUREZA EM VALENÇA DO PIAUÍ-PI
Authors: Figueiredo Allan Diêgo Rodrigues , Lima Andressa Gonçalves de
Published: May 2024

Este artigo apresenta um estudo desenvolvido em escolas da rede pública de ensino do município de Valença do Piauí a partir da problemática: qual a percepção que os professores de Ciências da Natureza apresentam em relação à aprendizagem do estudante surdo? Nesse sentido, definiu-se como objetivo geral analisar a percepção dos professores de Ciências da Natureza em relação à aprendizagem do estudante surdo. Tomou-se como referencial teórico autores abalizados na produção de conhecimentos sobre a inclusão do estudante surdo (Coelho, 2015; Sánchez, 20015), o ensino de Ciências para estudantes surdos (Oliveira; Benite, 2015) e a formação de docentes para esse público específico (Lacerda, 2006). Utilizou-se como percurso metodológico a pesquisa exploratória, com estudo de caso, por meio de questionários semiestruturados aplicados aos professores que tinham estudantes surdos em suas salas de ensino regular. A partir da análise das percepções dos professores, constatou-se a necessidade urgente de formação permanente de professores para o trabalho com os estudantes surdos no município, visando desenvolver competências e habilidades específicas para que sejam capazes de atender às necessidades deste público-alvo.
AÇÃO COMUNICATIVA E OS CORPOS INDÓCEIS: UMA REFLEXÃO SOBRE ETNOPOLÍTICAS DE CIDADANIA COM IMIGRANTES AFRICANOS NA GRANDE LISBOA
Authors: Olmedo Méndez Carolina , Goes Allisson
Published: May 2024

O objetivo do presente artigo é apresentar uma reflexão e relação das ideias de Jurgen Habermas (1988, 2010a; 2010b) com o trabalho de Chiara Pussetti (2015) referente às etnopolíticas de cidadania e a intervenção do setor social que exercem influência nas vidas de imigrantes africanos na Grande Lisboa, normatizando sua conduta, corporeidade e moral. As referidas etnopolíticas dizem respeito ao processo de esterilização das mulheres a partir de um discurso etno/eurocêntrico que classifica os africanos como sujeitos faltosos em relação à responsabilidade materna e paterna, incapazes de se autogerir, portanto, o setor de assistência social se vê na “missão” de educá-los para se tornarem bons cidadãos. Com base em na leitura habermasiana, propomos refletir sobre como é dada a ação comunicativa na tentativa de integração dos imigrantes na sociedade de acolhida, a região da Grande Lisboa, por meio da disciplina e controle de seus corpos considerando os elementos no jogo de linguagem em dito processo. A partir de um levantamento bibliográfico e do confrontamento das referências, concluímos que a proposta de Pussetti (2015) exemplificada pelo fenômeno das implementações das políticas e projetos etnoraciais nos permite pensar no alcance delas e suas consequências na perpetuação de dominação do colonizador sobre o corpo dos colonizados, embora estes tenham feito o caminho inverso, ou seja, os africanos migraram para Portugal e lá são submetidos às referidas etnopolíticas.
Effect of knowledge level on IUD contraceptive use in women of childbearing age
Authors: Okvitasari Yenny
Published: May 2024

Introduction: The use of intrauterine device (IUD) contraception is one effective method for birth control and family planning. Despite this, IUD adoption rates among women of childbearing age are still relatively low. One factor that can affect IUD use is a woman's level of knowledge about this method of contraception.
Objective: analyze the effect of knowledge level on IUD contraceptive use in women of childbearing age.
Methods: This study used a quantitative research design with a cross sectional approach. The sampling technique uses Total Sampling and the number of respondents is 134 KB acceptors.  Data collection using Knowledge questionnaire.
Result: The results of the Chi Square statistical test showed a p value (0.001) < α = (0.05) with a confidence level of 95%, indicating that Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted or there was a knowledge relationship with IUD contraceptive use.
Conclusion: The level of knowledge about IUDs has a significant effect on a woman's decision to use this method of contraception. Efforts to increase education and information about IUDs are expected to increase IUD use rates and help family planning programs.
“Nota 100 AIFA”: fact-finding survey for General Practitioners and Specialists
Authors: Greco, D.
Published: May 2024

La Consulta dei Presidenti Regionali AMD 2021-2023 ha promosso due survey parallele su Nota 100 Aifa, una indirizzata ai MMG, l’altra agli specialisti, volte a indagare l’utilizzo, il gradimento e eventuali vantaggi o criticità legati al suddetto provvedimento. A tale scopo abbiamo proposto un questionario online, composto da 23 quesiti specifici, cui hanno risposto 555 MMG e 332 specialisti. L’analisi dei risultati, mette in evidenza come un provvedimento teoricamente di portata epocale per il MMG, non abbia ancora raggiunto appieno lo scopo per cui era stato ideato e pertanto risulta ancora ampiamente sottoutilizzato. Nonostante siano già emersi tangibili benefici e un discreto apprezzamento da parte della classe medica, permangono ad oggi, a due anni dalla sua promulgazione, criticità, prevalentemente di tipo burocratico e formativo, che ne impediscono una applicazione completa e uniforme tale da potersi tradurre in un più ampia e produttiva collaborazione tra gli attori coinvolti e in un indiscutibile vantaggio per il paziente con diabete. PAROLE CHIAVE diabete mellito tipo 2; nota 100 AIFA; medico di medicina generale; specialista.
Heart failure in type 2 diabetes: epidemiological aspects, classification, and risk factors
Authors: Giorda, C.B.
Published: May 2024

Lo scompenso cardiaco (SC) e il diabete tipo 2 (DMT2) sono condizioni interconnesse che rappresentano significative sfide per la salute pubblica a causa della loro crescente incidenza globale. Questo articolo esplora gli aspetti epidemiologici, le classificazioni e i fattori di rischio dello SC nei pazienti con DMT2, fornendo spunti che contribuiscono alla comprensione e alla gestione di questa complessa interazione. Le malattie cardiovascolari sono la principale causa di morte nei pazienti con DMT2, con iperglicemia e resistenza all’insulina che agiscono come fattori di rischio critici e indipendenti per la malattia aterosclerotica. Questa rassegna evidenzia la predominanza dei fattori di rischio cardiovascolari nei pazienti con DMT2 anni prima delle manifestazioni cliniche, con lo SC che rappresenta una delle principali cause di ricovero per questi pazienti in Italia. La cardiomiopatia diabetica, distinta dalla cardiomiopatia ischemica, è sempre più riconosciuta e attribuita a vari meccanismi, inclusi l’attivazione inappropriata del sistema renina-angiotensina, alterazioni sub-cellulari, stress ossidativo e infiammazione, che promuovono la fibrosi interstiziale e la disfunzione diastolica. Inoltre, l’intersezione tra DMT2 e SC è di particolare interesse clinico ed epidemiologico, in quanto il DMT2 non solo aumenta il rischio di sviluppare SC ma complica anche la gestione e la prognosi dei pazienti. La classificazione dello SC nel contesto del diabete è cruciale per guidare le scelte terapeutiche e prevedere gli esiti clinici. Questo documento sottolinea l’importanza di un approccio multifattoriale alla prevenzione e alla gestione dello SC nei pazienti con DMT2, enfatizzando la necessità di una diagnosi precoce e di un monitoraggio regolare per prevenire la progressione verso disfunzioni cardiache più gravi. PAROLE CHIAVE scompenso cardiaco, diabete di tipo 2, cardiomiopatia diabetica, fattori di rischio, epidemiologia.
Efficient Training and Inference: Techniques for Large Language Models Using Llama
Authors: Cunningham Sophia R. , Archambault Dominique , Kung Austin
Published: May 2024

To enhance the efficiency of language models, it would involve optimizing their training and inference processes to reduce computational demands while maintaining high performance. The research focuses on the application of model compression, quantization, and hardware acceleration techniques to the Llama model. Pruning and knowledge distillation methods effectively reduce the model size, resulting in faster training times and lower resource consumption. Quantization techniques, including 8-bit and 4-bit representations, significantly decrease memory usage and improve computational speed without substantial accuracy loss. The integration of GPUs and TPUs further accelerates the training and inference processes, demonstrating the crucial role of hardware in optimizing large-scale models. The study highlights the practical implications of those techniques, paving the way for more sustainable and scalable AI solutions.
Oral Administration of Plant formulations to Treat Bone Fractures in Domestic and Pet Animals in Nallamalla Forest Region of Eastern Ghats of India, Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Babu N.V. Jayanth , Sekhar B. Raja , Rani K. Sandhya , Rao G. M. Narasimha
Published: May 2024

Bone fractures in domestic and pet animals were treated with oral administration of Plant formulations in the villages of Nallamalla Forest regions of Eastern Ghats of India, Andhra Pradesh. A total of 37 plant species with therapeutical importance were identified and these species were belonging to 34 genera and 27 families. plant formulations were prepared from these plant species for treating bone fractures. Bone fractures are caused due to accidents and are accompanied by severe pain, swelling and injuries also. In this modern era more than 80% population still depends traditional medicine (Anonymous, 2002). Ethno medicinal / ethano veterinary use of plants is successful criteria in the pharmaceutical industry for searching new therapeutic agents (Cox and Balick, 1994). Various authors studied the ethno veterinary practices in different parts of Andhra Pradesh (Murty and Narasimha Rao, 2012; Lakshminarayana and Narasimha Rao, 2013 a; 2013b; 2013c; 2015a and 2015b). In continuation with our earlier work on external application of medicated poultice for treating bone fractures (Jayanth Babu et al., 2024), we are presenting the oral administration of plant formulations prepared from medicated herbs for treating the bone fractures in domestic animals of the villages in Nallamalla forest region of Andhra Pradesh.
Educación y acciones afirmativas para atender la diversidad étnica en Colombia
Authors: Granja-Escobar Luis Carlos , Cano-Quintero María Constanza , Giron Madroñero Diana Isabel , Rodríguez Pérez María Constanza , Ordóñez Edward Javier
Published: May 2024

The Colombian State, starting with the 1991 Constitution, declared itself as a Social State of Law where the values of Human Rights become a fundamental pillar in the construction of an inclusive society that respects ethnic difference. In this sense, the article aims to describe the legislative developments, particularly, laws and decrees in which affirmative actions are materialized in order to guarantee the right to education of ethnic minorities from their realities and cultural particularities in Colombia, which which is fundamental for the fulfillment of other rights, such as identity, health, among others. To do this, a qualitative investigation is carried out focused on documentary analysis, taking as a reference the laws and decrees published since the Political Constitution of 1991. Documentary analysis is a research methodology that uses documents as a source of information. Documents can be of various types, such as books, articles, reports, etc. Document analysis allows the researcher to obtain information about a specific topic, understand different perspectives on a problem, and develop new ideas. The results show the legal advances in this matter. However, their weaknesses are also evident, which have led to difficulties for the population to effectively access the joy and enjoyment of education, based on its ethnic diversity.
Elements of epistemology for the study of solidarity
Authors: Mangone Emiliana
Published: May 2024

The article proposes to discuss the theme of solidarity by relating it to changes in society, therefore, an overview will be offered of the dynamics and challenges - in relation to solidarity - that evolve due to the continuous changes in society, in a repeating circle. The idea is, therefore, to constitute a reflection on solidarity, using a metatheoretical approach suitable for so-called second-order studies such as the one presented here. The article develops from the problematisation of the definition of this concept, from a brief history of the idea of solidarity to arrive at epistemological aspects for the study of solidarity, which, beyond the individual declinations of it, allows us to explore the processes that take place on different levels (individual, social and cultural) for individuals whenever they interact with other individuals or with structures of society. The results arrived at by this theoretical study highlight the need to take into account the following changes occurring in society (a) the modification of risk maps that leads to the demand for new interventions to meet the renewed system of needs; (b) the emergence of the relationality dimension as an area of social distress; (c) the relativisation of knowledge that is often challenged by the information provided by the mass media; and, finally, (d) the non-linear development of social dynamics and technological transformations, which make it mandatory to update, innovate and modify knowledge to face the continuous challenges of society.
Las TIC como herramientas en la educación superior de Ecuador: Un enfoque filosófico
Authors: Llanga-Vargas Édgar Francisco , Andrade-Cuadrado Carlos Eduardo , Guacho-Tixi Mercy Esthela , Cuadrado-Solis Verónica Yasmín
Published: May 2024

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) play a fundamental role in today's educational processes, especially when the virtualization and digitalization of social spaces for teaching-learning is shown as an irreversible trend after the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, the objective of the research was to reflect philosophically on the teleological sense of ICT as tools for human development in Higher Education in Ecuador. Methodologically, the research used a hybrid approach that combined on equal terms phenomenology, which describes the phenomena as they presented themselves to the consciousness of the research team, with dialectical hermeneutics that interprets the meaning of the symbols and signs of ICTs in their dialectical relationship with human development and higher education. It is concluded that if we start from the assumption -following a benevolent line of argument that ICTs are consubstantiated to the phenomenon of human development-, it must be emphasized that the development of human capabilities is a political problem, of creation of objective conditions and; ontological, of the way in which the being unfolds its intrinsic potentialities, which can hardly be reduced to scales of measurement.
Political transexclusion and transhate in social networks
Authors: Carpio-Mosquera Carlos Patricio , Criollo-Armijos Marco Adrián , Peña-Loaiza Gerardo Xavier , Sánchez-Padilla Yadira Liliana
Published: May 2024

Studies on social exclusion towards transgender individuals have used the term transphobia to refer to violent behaviors against trans people. The objective of this qualitative study is to critically analyze the use of the term transphobia, its suitability, and the possibility of replacing it with the term transhate, given its functionality in accurately identifying hate crimes and other practices of social exclusion towards trans individuals. From a methodological standpoint, the research was based on the grounded theory approach, considering its relevance in generating theories from the data obtained from social networks in the analyzed context. Among the most noteworthy results of the study, using this methodology, is the identification of codes related to political trans-exclusion and trans-hate, a situation that ultimately contributes to the preservation of a social system of trans vulnerabilization. It is thus established that trans-hate is a cause of political trans-exclusions and other vulnerabilizations towards trans identities in all social spheres, namely: family, education, and health, among others. In summary, this study highlights the urgent need to address transhate and political transexclusion as systemic forms of vulnerabilization against transgender individuals. In fact, the adoption of the term "transhate" in the legal and academic fields could mark a turning point in the fight against hate crimes and discrimination.
New media audience and sexuality issues in big brother naija.
Authors: Omoera Osakue Stevenson , Odeh Martins O.
Published: May 2024

The new media effectively plays the role of speedily conveying media content to various online communities, and this internet technology also allows for the storage and retrieval of content. The organizers of Big Brother Naija (BBN) appear to have leveraged this facility to interact with the audience of the reality show in the most profound manner in the Nigerian media ecosystem. Adopting John Locke's Empiricist Reflection Theory (ERT), the article uses quantitative and qualitative research methods to examine if coders (the new media audience) perceived the promotion of nudity, illicit sex, inordinate kisses, and vulgarity in the 2018 edition of the Big Brother Naija (BBN), codenamed "Double Wahala." A checklist of 72 internal consistency reliability was used to obtain the quantitative data while the data were analyzed using simple percentages and a pie chart. This was complemented by qualitative research modalities of historical-analytic and document observation methods. The study found that the participants and organizers have, for economic reasons, thrown caution on morality and values to the wind with the outcome of actual sexual intercourse among the participants amounting to 52% among other studied variables. The conclusion reached is that the organizers of the program should redesign it to promote wholesome entertainment, education, and enlightenment of the audience, especially the youth in Nigeria.
Is there a case for gridshell structures in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts?
Authors: Imhoff Thomas , Malek Samar R.
Published: May 2024

This article focuses on the core concerns of shelter and settlement, and more specifically focuses on large-span shelters in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) efforts. Furthermore, this article introduces the audience to novel large-span structures called gridshells. This paper presents a parametric, computational study that quantifies the efficacy of bracing orientation and arrangement on the load carrying capacity of gridshells. The varied parameters include the grid density (“16 by 16” to “30 by 30”) and the bracing scheme (unbraced, continuous fully-braced, discontinuous fully-braced, continuous half-braced, and discontinuous half-braced). Four load cases were analyzed, namely a symmetric distributed load, an asymmetric distributed load, a centered point load, and an off-centered point load. The results of the study provide designers with trends and basic design options upon which they can base further analysis  depending on the requirements of the final structure.
Associação entre suplementação de ácido fólico na gravidez e risco de transtorno do espectro do autismo: Uma Revisão Integrativa
Authors: Riola Chemin Ana Eliza , Martiniano Porcelli Kerol , Felipe Souza dos Santos José Eduardo , Sales Guimarães Alana , Rodrigues Mendes Medeiros Angelica , De Moura Lima Gabriel , Gomes Bernardo Saraiva Lana Nicolle , Gomes Ferreira Santos Maria Julia , Lopes Cordeiro Maria Vitória , Leituga de Carvalho Cavalcante Rafael , Abreu Tsutsumi Ariane , Silva Prado Marina
Published: May 2024

Esta revisão integrativa analisa a associação entre a suplementação de ácido fólico durante a gravidez e o risco de Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo (TEA) em crianças. A busca incluiu artigos publicados na última década, resultando na seleção de oito estudos epidemiológicos e clínicos relevantes. Os resultados indicam uma tendência consistente de que a suplementação de ácido fólico, tanto antes quanto durante a gravidez, está associada a um menor risco de TEA na prole. No entanto, algumas variações foram observadas em relação ao momento e à duração da suplementação, bem como em diferentes populações estudadas. Esta revisão destaca a importância da suplementação de ácido fólico como uma possível medida preventiva para o TEA e ressalta a necessidade de mais pesquisas para elucidar completamente essa relação e suas implicações clínicas.
Práticas de inovação orientadas para a sustentabilidade: transformando modelos de negócios industriais
Authors: Kneipp Jordana Marques , Favarin Rodrigo Reis , Müller Liara De Oliveira , Peters Gabriel Colpo , Pontelli Greice Eccel
Published: May 2024

Diante dos problemas ambientais e sociais, as empresas precisam coordenar e planejar suas atividades para lidar com o uso consciente dos recursos naturais. Dessa forma, o presente estudo busca descrever as práticas de inovação orientadas para a sustentabilidade e as características do modelo de negócios de empresas industriais. A pesquisa se caracteriza como quantitativa e de natureza descritiva, realizada por meio de uma survey. A amostra foi constituída por 104 empresas industriais brasileiras. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário e a análise descritiva foi realizada com o auxílio do software SPSS. No que tange aos resultados, obteve-se as maiores médias para as inovações em processos e organizacional que envolvem a produção de bens e serviços que visam maior eficiência ecológica como a utilização de energias renováveis para a produção e a reorganização da estrutura organizacional por meio de valores e tarefas, bem como novas formas de gestão. No modelo de negócios, as maiores médias concentram-se na proposição de valor e na distribuição adequada do modelo financeiro. Assim, torna-se possível observar que entre o universo de empresas pesquisadas existem iniciativas no que se refere às inovações que buscam trazer benefícios para as empresas, sociedade e meio ambiente. Portanto, a pesquisa contribui com a literatura sobre inovação sustentável e modelo de negócios e na perspectiva gerencial com o setor industrial ao explorar as práticas adotadas pelas indústrias.
Adolescent with severe atopic dermatitis and comorbid joit disease: remission achievement by selective JAK1-inhibitor treatment
Authors: Kamaev Andrey V. , Trusova Olga V.
Published: May 2024

Atopic dermatitis is a heterogenous in terms of inflammatory pathways and severity prognosis skin disease.
The typical clinical manifestations of the disease are intense itching and eczematisation of the skin.
The prevalence of atopic dermatitis is markedly higher in children than in adult patients. Persistence of clinical manifestations and recurrent exacerbations of the disease in adolescents can determine the prognosis for decades of working age, leading to a decrease in the quality of life, socialisation and educational success.
Some patients demonstrate severe recurrent course of the disease which do not respond on standard topical anti-inflammatory preparations. Comorbid diseases (not only atopic ones) could serve additional factors complicating atopic dermatitis control achievement. The adolescent patient (well-known for low adherence to topical treatment) could become a special difficulty in clinical management.
A clinical case of successful systemic therapy (upadacitinib 15 mg once daily) of severe atopic dermatitis patient comorbid with immunologically-driven joint disease presented. Previous topical treatment of atopic dermatitis was inefficient. Effectiveness (indexes SCORAD and DLQI, digital itch scale) and safety (laboratory data and complains) were evaluated for more than 1 year (15 months) of therapy. Rapid and sustain positive changes in course control of atopic dermatitis with possible T2-associated and other inflammatory mediators were demonstrated.
EFFECTS OF EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION ON DELIVERY OF PROFESSIONALS FUNCTIONS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
Authors: Martha Jepkemboi Tubei  , Dr. Michael Kimotho  , Dr. Jennifer Munyua
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to find out the effects of emotional exhaustion have on delivery of professional functions among university lecturers in Uasin Gishu County, kenya. The study adopted the Multidimensional Theory of burnout by Christina Maslach (1946). The study used embedded research design in the mixed method and phenomenological approach. The target population included all universities, all lecturers, and all counselors. Simple random sampling was used to select 2 public universities and Purposive sampling was used to sample 1 private university. Simple random sampling technique was used to sample 178 lecturers. Three counselors were sampled using purposive sampling from the sampled universities. Qualitative research was analyzed in theme derived from the research questions while quantitative data was coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science Version 26.0.using descriptive statistics and presented using frequencies and percentages. The hypotheses were tested using linear and multiple regressions. Findings on the hypotheses established that emotional exhaustion, F (1, 95) = 4.435, p =0.038, had statistically significant relationship with the delivery of professional functions. The study will be beneficial to the Ministry of Education, university lecturers and the counsellors. The study recommends that university administrations regularize the workload and working schedules to ensure that lecturers are not overwhelmed by workload to reduce work burnout.
KEYWORDS: Emotional Exhaustion, Delivery, Professional Functions, Phenomenological Approach
СТРАТЕГІЯ РОЗВИТКУ ПРОМИСЛОВОГО ПІДПРИЄМСТВА НА ОСНОВІ СЦЕНАРНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ РЕСУРСНИМ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯМ
Authors: Гудзь Ю.Ф. , Бугайчук М.С.
Published: May 2024

У статті доведено, що комплексні ресурсозберігаючі проекти, які повинні розроблятися й упроваджуватися на підприємствах, обов’язково мають забезпечувати оптимізацію споживання всіх видів ресурсів. Досліджено та підібрано підхід до організації процесів управління ресурсним забезпеченням при формуванні стратегії розвитку промислового підприємства на основі аналізу та вибору пріоритетних стратегічних альтернатив з подальшим встановленням взаємозв’язку між довгостроковими цілями розвитку підприємства та існуючими або очікуваними (потенційними) ресурсами, що входять до складу ресурсної бази забезпечення. Особливістю підходу є додаткова складова з контролю якості ресурсного забезпечення розвитку промислового підприємства.
ЗАКОРДОННІ НАВИЧКИ КОНВЕРТУВАННЯ ЦИФРОВОЇ
ДОКУМЕНТАЦІЇ
Authors: Новікова М.О.
Published: May 2024

Технологічний світ за останні десятиріччя має значні поклики спільноті висуваючі замало
годин для стрімкого спрямування, тренуючись до адаптування людини у сучасних обставинах.
Перетворення у галузі пізнання активної фази, а саме архівістики, яка стоїть на межі віку та
зазнає перевороту практичного характеру та взаємопов’язані з терміном - архівної документації. Важливу роль відіграє документообіг та його класифікація у сфері архіву, його функція
полягає в теоретичній та практичній роботі, яка узагальнює забезпечення діяльності установи.
Особливістю в українській архівстиці вчені розглядали проблемні аспекти архівної справи в
обставинах цифрової інформаційної спільноти, а саме на працях Ковтанюка Ю.С. Завдяки
зарубіжним колегам основним прогресом являється архівування електронної документації, зважаючи на теоретичні та технологічно-наукових знарядь. Ціллю, отриманих даних є тактично
поставлених завдань та закріплення деяких типів документів електронного походження, а саме
роботи у соціальних мережах в галузі архівної культурної спадку на досвід колег Сполучених
Штатів Америки. Якщо заглиблитися в історію то значний внесок здобув інженер-програміст
Рей Томлінсон, що створив у 1970-х рр. електронну пошту, шляхом розвитку це дало поширення комунікації, обміну інформації. Завдяки цьому встало питання щодо типів документів до
архівного збереження в електронному режимі. На початку 1990-х рр. була нагальний попит
підняти управління електронними документами у США, що здобула історичного апогею.
ВПЛИВ СУЧАСНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ НА ОПТИМІЗАЦІЮ ЛАНЦЮГІВ
ПОСТАЧАННЯ МІЖОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНОЇ КООРДИНАЦІЇ
Authors: Фімяр С.В. , Коваленко О. В.
Published: May 2024

У даній статті досліджується вплив сучасних технологій на оптимізацію ланцюгів постачання
та міжорганізаційну координацію в сучасних умовах бізнесу. Автор розглядає роль новітніх
технологій, таких як Інтернет речей (IoT), штучний інтелект (AI), аналітика даних, та автоматизація процесів у вдосконаленні співпраці та взаємодії між різними організаціями у ланцюгах
постачання. Стаття розглядає позитивний вплив цих технологій на ефективність операцій у ланцюгах постачання. Вона досліджує, як IoT може поліпшити моніторинг та відстеження товарів
на кожному етапі постачального ланцюга, забезпечуючи точні та вчасні дані для оптимізації
запасів та управління попитом. Також розглядається, як AI та аналітика даних можуть допомогти в передбаченні попиту, управлінні запасами, та вдосконаленні процесів доставки через
прогнозування та аналіз великих обсягів даних. Особлива увага приділяється автоматизації
процесів управління ланцюгами постачання. Автоматизовані системи управління можуть зменшити ризики помилок та збільшити ефективність у виробництві, управлінні запасами та обробці
замовлень. Розглядаються сучасні програмні рішення для управління ланцюгами постачання,
які дозволяють підприємствам знижувати витрати та оптимізувати процеси управління. Окрім
того, стаття аналізує виклики та можливості, пов›язані з впровадженням новітніх технологій у ланцюгах постачання, враховуючи аспекти безпеки, конфіденційності даних та регулююче середовище. Висвітлюються стратегії та підходи, які організації можуть використовувати
для успішного впровадження сучасних технологій у свої ланцюги постачання. Загалом, стаття
надає глибокий аналіз впливу сучасних технологій на міжорганізаційну координацію у ланцюгах постачання та розкриває стратегії для підвищення ефективності цих процесів у сучасному
бізнес-середовищі.
PECULIARITIES AND WAYS OF IMPROVING PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT IN MEDIUM AND SMALL ENTERPRISES
Authors: Maistrenko Yuliia , Suprun Yuriy
Published: May 2024

Стаття присвячена дослідженню та висвітленню сучасних підходів до управління
персоналом як основного складника забезпечення ефективного функціонування середніх та
малих підприємств. Досліджено сутність та функції управління персоналом в середніх та малих
підприємствах. Визначено особливості управління персоналом. Зокрема, проаналізовано
позитивні та негативні сторони роботи з персоналом в середніх та малих підприємствах.
Доведено, що побудова системи управління персоналом в організаціях середнього та
малого бізнесу, має свої закономірності та проблеми, багато в чому відмінні від систем управління персоналом великих організацій. Кадровий менеджмент середніх та малих підприємств
має спрямовуватися, насамперед, на забезпечення ефективності діяльності персоналу, а також
інструменти її підтримки з урахуванням обмежень таких бізнесів.
Практична реалізація запропонованих заходів з удосконалення системи управління персоналом може бути успішною за умов досягнення відповідності між цілями, стратегією управління підприємством, стратегією управління персоналом, організаційною культурою.