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Book Review: Muslim Rap, Halal Soaps and Revolutionary Theater: Artistic Developments in the Muslim World
Authors: Levine Mark
Published: September 2024

In the last few years of traveling throughout the MENA region exploring popular cultural production and circulation, I have learned many things. Among them are the following truths: You haven’t really experienced “revolutionary theater” till you’ve witnessed it being performed in Tahrir Square; the most authentic hip hop in the world today is being produced in the basements of Gaza City and Tehran; and extreme metal does actually sound better after you’ve inhaled some—but not too much—tear gas in Manama. I suppose one could make a similar set of statements while substituting three or four African, Latin American or Southeast Asian locations for the ones I list above. But in the wake of the region-wide revolts, rebellions and revolutions of the last fifteen months, it’s hard not to feel that the Arab world and larger Middle East are today the epicenter of global countercultural production. Reading Karin van Nieuwkerk’s Muslim Rap, Halal Soaps and Revolutionary Theater will do little to disabuse you of such a sentiment.
Deconstruction of Mrs. Driver’s Character in Mary Norton’s the Borrowers Novel
Authors: Mawar Suci Sri , Sudirman Eka Pratiwi
Published: September 2024

This research is concerned with the deconstruction of Mrs. Driver’s character in Mary Norton’s The Borrowers novel. This research aimed to describe the meaning of her character and deconstruct her previous fixed view using the determined binary oppositions. This research used Derrida’s deconstruction with a qualitative design in the form of a description. The data in this research were dialogues, text, narration, sentences related to Mrs. Driver's character and obtained by reading the novel several times. In the analysis, the depiction of Mrs. Driver’s character and characterization in the novel is described using Robert's theory which is the action of characters reveal their qualities, what characters say reveals what they are like, what others say tells us about a character and the author, speaking as a storyteller or an observer may present judgments about characters. Then, her character is deconstructed using the determined binary oppositions, they are: offensive vs. defensive, bad person vs. good person, and powerful vs. powerless. The researcher deconstructed Mrs. Driver's character and discovered her previously fixed views as someone offensive, bad, and powerful are not absolute. The researcher concluded that Mrs. Driver's character inherited not just a bad meaning but also a good trait. Thus, the meaning of her character is undecidable. This research emphasized that literary works never have a fixed meaning, so the reader should not be chained by only one perspective.
Gerencia estratégica para modernizar la dirección de gestión de investigación del vicerrectorado de investigación de la Universidad Nacional del Callao
Authors: Narciso-Gómez Kennedy
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: La presente investigación propone mejorar la gerencia de la DGI mediante políticas coordinadas que ayudarán a fijar y lograr las acciones del diseño de formulación estratégica de la visión, misión, objetivos, y estrategias con énfasis en la actividad de investigación, desarrollo tecnológico e innovación, y la difusión y transferencia de esta, apoyada con la modernización de la DGI-VRI-UNAC 2022. Metodología: La investigaciónfue del tipo no experimental y el diseño de investigación transversal. La Población estuvo constituida por 25 Docentes Renacyt; aproximado de investigadores FEDU 82 docentes Total 107 Docentes. Instrumentos de recojo de datos: para la obtención de datos se aplico entrevistas al personal seleccionado y encuestas al experto en investigación de la UNAC. Resultados: En definitiva, la propuesta prescinde de los lineamientos de corto plazo y de relajamiento del monitoreo del CEPLAN para convertirse en una propuesta de más largo plazo, con sentido de urgencia en el cumplimiento de objetivos claros que consoliden el proceso de transformación de la DGI-VRI-UNAC 2022. Conclusiones:
Tratamiento físico químico de los efluentes de la fabricación de snacks para su disposición a la red sanitaria
Authors: Baca-Neglia Máximo Fidel
Published: September 2024

Objective: The industrial effluents generated during the snack manufacturing process do not meet the quality standard that allows their disposal in the sanitary network, a situation that requires their treatment, in order to achieve the Maximum Admissible Values (MAV), required by Supreme Decree N° 021-2009-VIVIENDA of November 19, 2009, its Regulations approved by Supreme Decree N° 003-2011-VIVIENDA of May 20, 2012 and modified by Supreme Decree N° 010-2012-VIEVIENDA of March 3, 2012 and Supreme Decree N° 001-2015-VIVIENDA of January 9, 2015, for this reason the objective was to evaluate the physical-chemical treatment to comply with the MAV of fine disposal. Materials and method: this research work was of the quantitative type, of explanatory level, y = f(x), to demonstrate the research hypothesis, it was necessary to design, build and operate a prototype of the physical-chemical treatment system, PSTFQ. Results: The most significant results were as follows:  82.59% reduction in BOD5 (final value 375.00 mg/L); 82.57% COD (final value 630.00 mg/L); 95.20% TSS (final value 60.00 mg/L); 71.15% O&G (final value 1.50 mg/L); 73.68% SS (final value 5 mL/L/h, under the following parameters, flow rate 47.40 L/h, ferric chloride dose 1.00 mL/L, cationic polyelectrolyte dose 40.00 mg/L and anionic polyelectrolyte dose 8.00 mg/L. Conclusions: The reduction of fats and oils in the prototype is favored due to the aeration to which the raw effluent is subjected prior to the dosing of the reagent.
Las metas académicas de acuerdo al estilo emocional de estudiantes de la Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería de Sistemas de la Universidad del Callao después de dos años de la pandemia COVID-19
Authors: Mas-Azahuanche Guillermo Antonio , Suárez-Rodríguez Christian Jesús
Published: September 2024

This paper seeks to analyze the influence of the Emotional Style on the Academic Goals of Systems Engineering students at FIIS UNAC, where we have identified some Emotional Style factors that influence the Academic Goals and therefore the academic performance of students. University students of Systems Engineering from FIIS-UNAC after two years of COVID - 19. We also seek that our university students have the ability to perceive, assimilate, understand and regulate their own emotions, promoting emotional and intellectual growth in their professional career.
Estado de las condiciones de la actividad acuícola en el distrito de Tocache, Región San Martín
Authors: Quesquén-Fernández Roberto Orlando
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: El objetivo del presente trabajo es caracterizar la actividad acuícola desarrollada en la provincia de Tocache, departamento de San Martín. Materiales y método: Se aplico la encuesta 69 acuicultores. Del resultado se encontró que la edad media es de 48,6 años, el 74% son casados o convivientes y el 16% son solteros. El tamaño de la familia es de 4,3 miembros, de los cuales el 48% está involucrado en el cultivo de peces. El 80% de los acuicultores tienen solo educación básica completo o incompleta. La principal fuente de agua son las quebradas (51%) que es captado por la fuerza de gravedad (94%) y traslado por tuberías de PVC (61%) para llenar los estanques, pero no realizan ningún análisis de su calidad (71%). El espejo de agua promedio de los Centros Acuícolas varia de 0,29 a 0,95 ha repartidos entre 1 a 90 estanques. Cultivan principalmente paco. La cantidad de cal y fertilizante es baja (557-1303 Kg/ha, 33-305 Kg/ha respectivamente) por lo que se sospecha que tenga poca eficacia. La densidad de siembra es de 3,55 alevines/m2. Generalmente venden el pez alrededor de los 300 gramos que se alcanza en 4,3 meses, teniendo una tasa de mortalidad de 34,3% siendo lo esperado que sea 10%. Conclusiones: Esos resultados evidencian el mal manejo acuícola, recomendándose la profesionalización de la actividad acuícola de la selva.
Pendampingan Pembuatan Logo dan Social Media Management Creativepedia Indonesia
Authors: Pandan Wangi Mega , Tri Laksono Yunanto
Published: September 2024

Potensi pengembangan industri mandiri di bidang kreatif harus diimbangi dengan potensi kompetensi pelaku usaha, baik usaha kecil, menengah maupun besar, hal ini bertujuan sebagai upaya peningkatan perekonomian secara terstruktur dan masif.  Desain logo dan social media management merupakan elemen penting sebagai bagian industri kreatif yang membantu dalam upaya peningkatan pemasaran atau branding dan di implementasikan ke dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat kepada Creativepedia Indonesia. Permasalahan muncul dikarenakan kurang maksimalnya pemanfaatan teknologi, dan penentuan segmen pasar dalam pemasaran yang dilakukan oleh Creativepedia Indonesia. Sasaran kegiatan ini adalah Creativepedia Indonesia yang merupakan umkm industri kreatif di bidang jasa pembuatan aksesoris. Proses pendampingan berfokus pada pembuatan logo sebagai representasi penyegaran visual sehingga mampu memberikan identitas khusus yang direduksi oleh konsumen, serta pendampingan layouting pada media sosial (instagram) untuk memperkuat citra pemasaran kepada konsumen. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berfokus pada perancangan logo dan konten media sosial, dengan menggunakan pendekatan sistematik, holistik, interdisipliner dan partisipatif (SHIP). Program pendampingan kegiatan ini menghasilkan peningkatan interaksi promosi yang mampu memberikan jangkauan informasi lebih luas kepada konsumen. Sehingga awareness dan loyalitas konsumen akan mampu ditingkatan. Hal ini selaras dengan tujuan akhir creativepedia yang ingin memperluas jangkauan pemasaran kepada masyarakat
“Pulling on a little thread”
Authors: Aravena Cristian Aravena
Published: September 2024

this article examines how the writing of Chilean playwright Isidora Aguirre moves from social melodrama into epic theater and then political and documentary theater. We show how the documentary strategies slowly influenced her creations, timidly in the play Población Esperanza (1959), written with Manuel Rojas, but mainly in Los papeleros (1961) and Los que van quedando en el camino (1969).
Plasma Assisted Combustion, Gasification and Pollution Control. Volume 3. Plasma Technologies
Authors: Matveev Igor
Published: September 2024

Plasma Assisted Combustion book series started in 2013. Today, it is one of the successful non-commercial projects of the non-profit International Plasma Technology Center, Corp., which united over 40 contributing authors from 8 countries. We plan to publish new volumes and their editions in the future, depending on progress in the field and the activity of the contributing authors. Volume 1 provided a description of different plasma sources especially designed for PAC as well as basic information on plasma physics and the accompanying physical processes important in PAC. Here we collected the most valuable contributions to the field from different research groups all over the globe starting from the 1970s. Published in 2015, Volume 2 included results of mathematical modeling and theoretical investigations of ignition, combustion, flame-sustaining, and gasification processes of liquid, gaseous, and solid fuels. Significant attention was focused on experimental validation and industrial applications. Volume 3 will be mainly devoted to plasma technologies – newly developed, emerging, and under theoretical investigation. These technologies, which will impact our lives in the near future, will drive the progress of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This book is intended for senior students, graduate students, PhD candidates, researchers, and in-service engineers. To contribute your research, provide financial support, or order printed books with hard covers, please contact Chief Editor Dr. Igor Matveev at igor@plasmacombustion.com or phone: +1-703-340-5545. Volumes 1 and 2 are available for purchase at Outskirt Press or Amazon. Tentative publication date for Volume 3 is February 2025. We will provide links for ordering. Learn more about the project by clicking Book Idea and Volume 3 Tentative Contents.
UMKM Go Digital
Authors: Syamsiyah Nur , Yahya  , Herianto  , Hasanah Nur , Febriana Sesunan Mira
Published: September 2024

Pandemi COVID-19 berdampak signifikan pada sektor pariwisata, perdagangan, industri, serta Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di Indonesia. Dampaknya terlihat dari banyaknya PHK di berbagai perusahaan, penutupan usaha, dan dirumahkannya karyawan. UMKM juga mengalami kendala operasional, dengan penurunan jumlah konsumen yang berbelanja langsung. Sebanyak 39,9% UMKM harus mengurangi stok barang, sementara 16,1% lainnya memilih untuk mengurangi karyawan atau menutup usaha. Perubahan ini mempengaruhi pola belanja masyarakat serta menurunkan daya beli. Untuk bertahan di tengah pandemi, para pelaku UMKM perlu menguasai keterampilan digital. Dalam upaya mendukung kemampuan ini, tim abdimas sistem informasi menyelenggarakan program pengabdian masyarakat bagi UMKM MCI Indonesia. Tema utama dari kegiatan ini adalah Pelatihan Digital Marketing untuk UMKM, dengan fokus pada pemanfaatan teknologi informasi. Program ini bertujuan membantu pelaku UMKM memahami dan menerapkan strategi pemasaran digital, sehingga mereka dapat meningkatkan potensi usaha, pendapatan, dan kesejahteraan secara menyeluruh. Melalui pendampingan ini, diharapkan para pelaku usaha dapat beradaptasi dengan perubahan pasar dan memanfaatkan teknologi untuk memperbaiki taraf hidup mereka serta komunitas di sekitar.
EFFECT OF INTERNAL AUDITING ON THE FINANCIAL REPORTING CREDIBILITY IN UNIVERSITY OF CROSS RIVER STATE (UNICROSS) NIGERIA: A STUDY OF TWO SELECTED CAMPUSES
Authors: SACKEY JACOB
Published: September 2024

The study sought to establish the effect of internal auditing on financial reporting credibility in University of Cross River State. The research employed the survey design. The data were analyzed using regression analysis.  A purposive sample size of 69 respondents was selected and used in the study from two multi-campuses of the University of Cross River State. Two research hypotheses were formulated in the null form which states: that internal audit competence does not have significant effect on Financial Reporting Credibility in University of Cross River State; that internal audit independence does not have significant effect on Financial Reporting Credibility in University of Cross River State. The regression test for hypothesis one revealed that internal audit competence has a positive effect on financial reporting credibility, with a positive coefficient of 0.367. The coefficient of 0.367 indicated that internal audit competence increases the financial reporting credibility in University of Cross River State by about 36.7%. The t-statistics value of 6.135>1.96, and a p-value of 0.000 indicated a positive effect of internal audit competence on the university financial reporting credibility at 0.05 level of significance. Thus, the null hypothesis one is rejected. The regression test for hypothesis two revealed that internal audit independence has a positive effect on financial reporting credibility, with a positive coefficient of 0.424. The coefficient of 0.424 indicated that internal audit independence increases the financial reporting credibility in University of Cross River State by about 42.4%. The t-statistics value of 7.815>1.96, and a p-value of 0.000 indicated a positive effect of internal audit independence at 0.05 level of significance. Thus, the null hypothesis two is rejected. The study recommended competent profiling which should be based on what the university expects. That even though internal auditors are part of the management and equally expected to evaluate the activities of entire management, adequate independence should be given to them to function efficiently to the overall performance of the institution because the internal audit system is only as effective as the personnel who implement and perform the controls.
Outcomes of integrating livelihood into mental health and psychosocial support program among survivors of torture
Authors: Khanal Diwakar , Sitaula Sabina , Koirala Pitambar , Gautam Kamal , Koirala Suraj
Published: September 2024

Introduction: From 1996 to 2006, Nepal experienced a decade-long armed conflict that adversely impacted survivors of torture. The conflict posed threats to various facets of their lives, such as mental health, socio-economic status, human rights, and the process of reintegration into their original communities. This study was done with the survivors of torture from the armed conflict.   
Objective: This study aims to generate evidence on the impact of livelihood support (supporting individuals with earning their livelihood through business development, farming/animal husbandry and micro-entrepreneurship) upon mental health and psychosocial wellbeing as well as social empowerment of survivors of torture. 
Results: In total, 44 out of 46 torture survivors reported improvement in their mental health and psychosocial well-being after the livelihood intervention was instituted. Significant reduction in the severity of symptoms of depression (21.7% to 2.3%; P<0.001), anxiety (15.2% to 6.8%; P<0.001), and post-traumatic stress disorder (44.4% to 4.5%; P<0.01) was observed with medium to high effect size. Similarly, improvement in social relationship, economic status, and autonomy (increase in self-confidence and motivation) were noticed post-intervention.
 
Discussion and conclusion: Our study concludes that the livelihood intervention has significantly contributed to economic uplift, improved mental health, psychosocial well-being, social empowerment and quality of life among the survivors of torture. The data provide preliminary evidence of positive outcomes from integrating a livelihood program into an MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) program. Although the lack of a control group prevents us from isolating the specific impacts of the livelihood program, our qualitative data indicate that the intervention is well-received, culturally relevant, and promising. The study has yielded certain recommendations for further research.
 
Keywords: Conflict, survivors of torture, livelihood, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and social relations.
Does prison labour rehabilitate, punish, discipline or exploit a traumatised and racialised population in Australian and American prisons?
Authors: Lachsz Andreea
Published: September 2024

This article describes the incarcerated population in Australia and the US as being comprised of people primarily from racialised and marginalised communities, of whom many have histories of trauma. It is argued that their pre-existing trauma is compounded by trauma arising from both deprivation of liberty in and of itself, and their treatment and conditions in prison. The article compares and draws parallels between rehabilitation as understood under the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment with rehabilitation as an objective of the criminal legal system, arguing for the need for the criminal legal system to refocus from reducing reoffending to pursuing healing. The article argues that contemporary prison labour in Australia and the US should be analysed in the context of historical slavery and forced labour. It considers the different objectives of prison labour, concluding that it is not feasible to effectively achieve multiple objectives (e.g. rehabilitation versus recouping State costs associated with incarceration). The significant risk that prison labour as it currently operates can amount to exploitative or degrading treatment is explored in the article, which argues that international legal protections need to be strengthened. The article also recommends that there needs to be improved transparency and research regarding the use and effectiveness of prison labour in these jurisdictions (and more broadly) in achieving rehabilitation, particularly livelihoods in the community, after release from prison.
D’une gestion de crise à une gestion internationale concertée des migrations : la nécessaire évolution vers un droit international de la migration
Authors: Delas Olivier , Jouzier Baptiste
Published: September 2024

Les États analysent le phénomène migratoire international comme traversé par une succession de « crises » et, face à ce constat, ils entendent trouver des réponses à ces dernières, renforçant pour cela la coopération internationale. Si la proposition d’une réponse est, en soi, un progrès, l’idée de « mieux gérer » les différentes crises correspond selon nous à une erreur de compréhension du phénomène. La prise d’un pas de recul permet de constater que le phénomène de « crises successives » peut en réalité être analysé comme une crise globale, continue, de la gestion internationale du phénomène migratoire. Par la mobilisation du concept de creeping crisis, issue des sciences politiques, et l’étude de la réponse migratoire apportée à trois crises (crise de la COVID-19, crise syrienne, crise ukrainienne), cet article entend démontrer l’existence d’une creeping crisis, résultant de l’approche actuelle de la gestion des migrations internationales. Il est avancé que la crise s’explique notamment par une inertie des États et de la communauté internationale à adopter un cadre de coopération prévisible et fondé sur le droit, le cadre de gouvernance amorcé en 2016 et 2018 demeurant encore trop limité. Dans ce contexte, une réflexion sur la place devant revenir au droit international dans l’élaboration d’une approche internationale de la gestion des migrations est proposée.
Les États du Sahel ont-ils un droit à la solidarité internationale ?
Authors: Ouedraogo Awalou
Published: September 2024

La notion de solidarité internationale demeure une vexata questio en droit international. Elle suscite toujours un débat au sein de la doctrine avec le processus d’humanisation progressive de l’ordre juridique international. Elle découle de la sociabilité naturelle de l’homme et implique une communauté de responsabilités et d’intérêts entre les individus, les peuples, les nations et les États. La solidarité internationale est une valeur fondamentale, en vertu de laquelle les défis mondiaux doivent être gérés de manière à répartir les coûts et les charges de façon équitable, conformément aux principes fondamentaux d’équité et de justice sociale. Cet article montre que la solidarité est un principe ontologiquement rattaché à la doctrine classique des droits imparfaits et s’enracine dans l’éthique moderne utilitariste avec pour corollaire l’impératif hypothétique. Il montre également que, sur le plan de la normativité internationale, la solidarité est un principe général du droit international qui a progressivement joué un rôle de catalyseur à l’émergence d’un véritable droit des peuples et des individus à la solidarité internationale.
L’ambivalence du droit d’intervention de l’Union Africaine
Authors: Yombi Stéven Modeste
Published: September 2024

L’article 4(h) de l’Acte constitutif de l’Union africaine du 11 juillet 2000, amendé par le Protocole du 3 février 2003 prévoit le droit de l’Union d’intervenir dans un État membre dans certaines circonstances graves, à savoir : les crimes de guerre, le génocide et les crimes contre l’humanité ainsi qu’une menace grave de l’ordre légitime afin de restaurer la paix et la stabilité dans l’État membre de l’Union. Cette disposition constitue une nouveauté en ce qu’elle consacre l’intervention de l’organisation pour faire cesser ou éviter la perpétration de crimes internationaux dans un État membre incapable ou peu disposé à les empêcher. De ce fait, elle rompt avec l’article 13 de la Charte de l’Organisation de l’unité africaine de 1963 où les principes d’égalité souveraine de tous les États membres et de non-ingérence dans les affaires intérieures des États étaient consacrés sans aucune exception. Cependant, cette belle recette africaine n’est-elle pas un cadeau empoisonné ? Le but de cet article est de soumettre le droit d’intervention de l’Union africaine à une analyse sans complaisance afin de mieux cerner ses différentes facettes.
Socio-cognitive Impact of Artifact Replacement
Authors: Kaur Gagan Deep
Published: September 2024

What happens when an artifact gets replaced by another artifact in a practice? In what respects, this artifact replacement impacts users, tasks and practice? This paper discusses socio-cognitive impact of artifact replacement in Indian native craft practice, Amritsar carpet-weaving which used a code-based design representation (talim) till few decades ago which it inherited from its historical cousin Kashmiri carpet-weaving. However, this DR got replaced with a graph-based DR called naksha around India's partition in 1947. The cognitive impact of this replaced artifact on users in information retrieval, team communication and coordination, and social impact in terms of design creativity of industry is reported. The paper emphasizes including historical analysis of artifact-evolution over time and their impact on user-interaction while analysing artifacts so that one may go beyond giving static snapshots of their current profiles and associations.
Expression of a single inhibitory member of the Ly49 receptor family is sufficient to license NK cells for effector functions
Authors: Piersma Sytse J , Li Shasha , Wong Pamela , Bern Michael D , Poursine-Laurent Jennifer , Yang Liping , Beckman Diana L , Parikh Bijal A , Yokoyama Wayne M
Published: September 2024

Natural killer (NK) cells recognize target cells through germline-encoded activation and inhibitory receptors enabling effective immunity against viruses and cancer. The Ly49 receptor family in the mouse and killer immunoglobin-like receptor family in humans play a central role in NK cell immunity through recognition of MHC class I and related molecules. Functionally, these receptor families are involved in licensing and rejection of MHC-I-deficient cells through missing-self. The Ly49 family is highly polymorphic, making it challenging to detail the contributions of individual Ly49 receptors to NK cell function. Herein, we showed mice lacking expression of all Ly49s were unable to reject missing-self target cells
in vivo
, were defective in NK cell licensing, and displayed lower KLRG1 on the surface of NK cells. Expression of Ly49A alone on a H-2D
d
background restored missing-self target cell rejection, NK cell licensing, and NK cell KLRG1 expression. Thus, a single inhibitory Ly49 receptor is sufficient to license NK cells and mediate missing-self
in vivo
.
The role of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in modern cultivation for the implementation of greenhouses
Authors: ur Rehman Attique , Lu Songfeng , Ashraf Muhammad Awais , Iqbal Muhammad Shahid , Nawabi Awais khan , Amin Farhan , Abbasi Rashid , Torre Isabel de la , Gracia Villar Santos , Lopez Luis Alonso Dzul , Heyat Md. Belal Bin
Published: September 2024

In recent years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become one of the most familiar names creating a benchmark and scaling new heights. IoT an indeed future of the communication that has transformed the objects (things) of the real world into smarter devices. With the advent of IoT technology, this decade is witnessing a transformation from traditional agriculture approaches to the most advanced ones. Limited research has been carried out in this direction. Thus, herein we present various technological aspects involved in IoT-based cultivation. The role and the key components of smart farming using IoT were examined, with a focus on network technologies, including layers, protocols, topologies, network architecture, etc. We also delve into the integration of relevant technologies such as cloud computing, big data analytics, and the integration of IoT-based cultivation. We explored various security issues in modern IoT cultivation and also emphasized the importance of safeguarding sensitive agricultural data. Additionally, a comprehensive list of applications based on sensors and mobile devices is provided, offering refined solutions for greenhouse management. The principles and regulations established by different countries for IoT-based cultivation systems are presented, demonstrating the global recognition of these technologies. Furthermore, a selection of successful use cases and real-world scenarios and applications were presented. Finally, the open research challenges and solutions in modern IoT-based cultivation were discussed.
Autonomous intersection over union (IoU) loss: adaptive dynamic non-monotonic focal IoU loss
Authors: Zhu Yanchen , Zheng Wenhua , Du Jianqiang , Huang Qiang
Published: September 2024

In object detection algorithms, the bounding box regression (BBR) loss directly influences the model’s accuracy in predicting object positions. Initially, we conducted simulation experiments on the proposed intersection over union-based loss. Through in-depth analysis, we discovered that the width and height components of the distance term could hinder BBR. To address this, we proposed the AIoU-v1 loss, which decouples the width and height components of the distance term, thereby preventing the suppression of BBR loss by the distance term. Additionally, issues such as the imbalance between sample quantity and sample quality in the dataset, as well as labeling errors, can adversely affect BBR. To tackle these dataset problems, we designed an adaptive dynamic non-monotonic focusing mechanism with strong robustness and wide applicability. Finally, we proposed a post-processing algorithm that combines fusion and non-maximum suppression, resulting in more accurate bounding boxes during the post-processing stage. Our source code and data are available at https://github.com/Wenhua-Zheng/AIOU.
Effect of duration and infection control barriers of light curing unit on hardness of Bulk Fill composite resin
Authors: He Xinmin , Zhang Denghui , Deng Shuli
Published: September 2024

Background

This study aimed to investigate the impact of the duration of light curing unit (LCU) usage and the use of infection control barriers on the hardness of Bulk Fill composite resin after curing. The hypotheses were that extended usage of the LCU would not reduces its output power and resin hardness, and that the presence of polyethylene film barriers exacerbates the reduction in resin hardness.

Methods

Based on the absence or presence of polyethylene film (PE) and the number of layers used, a 3M LED curing light (EliparTM DeepCure-S; 3M ESPE, St Paul, MN, USA) was divided into three groups: PE0, PE1, and PE3. The curing light was used 30 times daily for 20 s per exposure, at frequencies of 0, 6, and 12 months. Maximum output power tests were conducted for each group of curing lights. Custom-made plastic modules were used to stack Bulk Fill composite resin (Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative; 3M ESPE) to a thickness of 4 mm. Each group of curing lights was used to cure the modules in a direct contact manner for 20 s. Vickers hardness measurements were taken at the top and bottom surfaces of the resin specimens using a digital microhardness tester. A one-way or two-way ANOVA analyzed the power of LCUs, Vickers hardness of Bulk Fill composite resin, and hardness decrease percentage across groups. Pairwise comparisons used the Tukey test (α = 0.05).

Results

As the duration of usage increased, both the power of the curing light and the hardness of the resin significantly decreased. Significant differences were observed in power and resin hardness among the PE0, PE1, and PE3 groups. When the duration of usage was 6 months or less, only multi-layered PE films led to a significant increase in the percentage decrease of hardness of cured resin from top to bottom. However, at 12 months, both single-layer and multi-layered PE films resulted in a significant increase in the percentage decrease of hardness of cured resin from top to bottom.

Conclusion

The output power of the light curing unit decreases with prolonged usage, thereby failing to meet the curing requirements of Bulk Fill composite resin. The use of single-layer PE as an infection control barrier is recommended.
Leucaena interspecific hybrid ‘KX4-Hawaii’ as a source of agricultural biomass in a water-scarce small island developing state
Authors: Belgrave Jabarry R. , Alleyne Angela T. , Chandler Jeff S. , Lopez Francis B.
Published: September 2024

Background

Leucaena leucocephala is a useful multipurpose tree species for agroforestry systems, but traditional seeded cultivars often become weedy and invasive. A seedless hybrid cultivar, ‘KX4-Hawaii’, offers a potential solution to this problem. However, relevant agronomic information and information on the performance of ‘KX4-Hawaii’ under varying growth conditions is required. The goal of this research was to evaluate ‘KX4-Hawaii’ as a source of agricultural biomass in Barbados, a small island developing state with limited arable land.

Methods

‘KX4-Hawaii’ air layers were imported into Barbados to create stock trees. Air layering was used to create propagation material and a field study was established with a ‘KX4-Hawaii’ hedgerow planted as a field border. Three plant spacings (50, 75, and 100 cm) were evaluated and data on the growth and biomass yields of the trees were collected at 4-month intervals. Precipitation data were used to investigate climatic effects on ‘KX4-Hawaii’ productivity.

Results

‘KX4-Hawaii’ was successfully propagated via air layers and could be planted directly in the field with irrigation. All recorded growth and biomass yields were correlated with precipitation. However, the woody (lignified stems and branches) biomass was more responsive to precipitation than the green (leaves and green tender stems) biomass and made up a large fraction of the total biomass produced. ‘KX4-Hawaii’ was productive even under drought conditions and biomass yields per meter of hedgerow increased with closer spacings. Of the tested spacing treatments, 75 cm was optimum for a 4-month pruning interval under the conditions seen in Barbados as it produced similar yields to the 50 cm spacing treatment but would require less propagation material.
Interactivity Strategies and Engagement in Universities’ Social Media Communication Insights from Latin America, Europe, and the United States
Authors: Capriotti Paul , Zeler Ileana , Martínez-Reig David
Published: September 2024

Este artículo busca analizar si las estrategias de interactividad implementadas por universidades de América Latina, Europa y Estados Unidos en sus redes sociales influyen en el grado de participación de los usuarios. Se realizó un análisis de contenido de 90.241 publicaciones en perfiles institucionales de X/Twitter, Facebook y LinkedIn de 70 universidades. Los resultados muestran que las instituciones latinoamericanas no tienen una estrategia de interactividad notoriamente diferente de las europeas y estadounidenses. Las tasas de interacción logradas son muy bajas en relación con otros sectores y aquellas recomendadas por expertos. La estrategia de interactividad de las universidades no es lo suficientemente adecuada, pues el enfoque de comunicación de las publicaciones es altamente informativo en todas las redes sociales y los recursos de comunicación son principalmente expositivos, aunque cada vez se combinan más con recursos interactivos. Esta investigación propone un marco para medir y evaluar la estrategia de interactividad de las organizaciones en las redes sociales, identificando y analizando sus dimensiones clave.
A noção de corporativismo e as “proposições corporativistas” imersas no pensamento vianniano e no legado técnico-jurídico de Oliveira Vianna
Authors: Fontana Felipe
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho tem o desígnio de especificar as continuidades e descontinuidades da perspectiva corporativista de Oliveira Vianna, imersas em suas obras, correlacionadas ao legado técnico-jurídico deixado pelo pensador brasileiro. Para isso, fazemos uma análise conceitual do corporativismo vianniano para, em seguida, determo-nos a determinados/alguns relatórios, pareceres, projetos e anteprojetos emitidos pelo intelectual fluminense no exercício de sua atuação como consultor jurídico/statemaker do Ministério do Trabalho, Indústria e Comércio entre os anos de 1932 e 1940. De modo geral, foi possível especificar tais continuidades, demostrando assim, um vínculo vivo entre a intelectualidade e a vida pública no Brasil dos anos de 1930 que, mesmo diante de diferentes interpretações, é especificado por relevantes estudiosos de nosso pensamento político brasileiro, tais como: Gildo Marçal Brandão, Sérgio Miceli, Daniel Pécaut e Ângela de Castro Gomes.
Exploring the Impact of Consumer Information Search on Communication Product Choice in a Multi-channel Shopping Environment Using TAM Model
Authors: Hsu Wen-Chi , Chiang Hsiang-Tsai
Published: September 2024

In the era of ubiquitous technology and information accessibility, multi-channel shopping has emerged as a prevalent consumer purchasing mode. This diversified shopping landscape presents consumers with an array of shopping channels and product options, profoundly influencing their shopping behaviors and decision-making processes, particularly in the realm of information search. This study delves into the impact of consumer information search behavior on communication product choice within a multi-channel shopping environment, employing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as the theoretical framework. The findings unveil a significant correlation between consumers' acceptance of various shopping channels and their information search behavior, which in turn shapes their communication product choices. Notably, consumers' perceptions of ease of use, information richness, and transaction security associated with shopping channels influence their channel acceptance, subsequently impacting their communication product choice behavior.
These insights hold valuable implications for companies in crafting more effective marketing strategies and promotional plans, while also contributing to academic discourse on consumer behavior and the application of the Technology Acceptance Model.
Harnessing Suggestopedia: Multisensory Approaches for Language Learning and Environmental Literacy
Authors: Raisinghani Komal Ashok , Kesur Bhupendra Nandlal
Published: September 2024

This paper reimagines Suggestopedia, an educational method developed by Georgi Lozanov, by integrating it with multisensory learning to advance both language acquisition and environmental education. Suggestopedia’s core principle of creating a relaxed and emotionally supportive learning environment is combined with multisensory tools—such as music, visual storytelling, and interactive soundscapes—to foster a more engaging and effective approach to language learning. By embedding environmental themes into this model, the paper proposes a framework that allows students to simultaneously develop linguistic proficiency and ecological literacy. The study explores how multisensory engagement, including the use of comic strips and auditory stimuli, enhances students' emotional and cognitive connection to environmental issues while improving their language retention and comprehension. The theoretical framework emphasizes the importance of cognitive tranquillity and emotional engagement, showing how Suggestopedia’s multisensory approach can deepen students’ understanding of environmental challenges while reducing anxiety and fostering a more immersive learning experience. Through this interdisciplinary approach, the paper argues that students not only acquire language skills more effectively but also develop critical thinking and reflective abilities that equip them to address global environmental challenges. By bridging disciplines, this integrated approach not only equips students with the tools for academic success but also promotes responsible citizenship. The anticipated outcome is a more immersive and meaningful educational experience that prepares students to actively engage with both linguistic and environmental issues in real-world contexts.
A Rare Case of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension as the Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Pediatric Patient
Authors: Jain Prasad , Munde Kalyan , Munde Anant , Kolapkar Hariom , Ahmed Khalel , Gupta Anil Kumar , Rane Vighnesh
Published: September 2024

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) diagnosis can be challenging, particularly in young patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We report a 10-year-old female presenting with suspected sinus venosus atrial septal defect (ASD) with Eisenmengerisation, later diagnosed with primary pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) secondary to SLE. She received vasodilators and immunosuppressants, showing partial treatment response.
Assessment of Serum Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, Aspartate Aminotransferase and Albumin in Tuberculosis Patients under Treatment in EDSUTH, Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Umeche Ijeoma Evangeline , Emekwisie Ebuka Anthony , Nwoka Nkiruka Chinenye , Ismail Junior Abdulkadir
Published: September 2024

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health burden globally, particularly in developing nations like Nigeria. The use of anti-tubercular drugs, while effective, is associated with potential hepatotoxic effects, which can be monitored using specific serum biomarkers.
Aim: This study aimed to assess serum levels of Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and Albumin in TB patients undergoing treatment at Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria.
Study Design: This cross-sectional study was conducted on tuberculosis patients who were selected by simple random sampling.
Methods: A total of 70 tuberculosis patients aged 10 years and above out of which 48 were being treated with rifampicin, and 22 were being treated with Pyrazinamide for six months and above, as well as 50 healthy controls, participated in this study. Blood samples were analyzed for GGT, AST, and Albumin levels using standard spectrophotometric method. Data was presented as mean ± standard deviation and comparisons between TB patients and controls were made using the independent Student’s t-test. Significance level was taken at p<0.05.
Results: The serum levels of GGT and AST were significantly elevated in TB patients under treatment compared to controls. Albumin levels were significantly lower in TB patients compared to controls. Statistically significant increase was observed in the serum GGT and AST (p<0.05) of patients treated with rifampicin and Pyrazinamide drugs from 6 months and above compared to those not on the treatment. In the long-term treatment phase, serum albumin levels in both drug groups decreased significantly (p<0.05), with Rifampicin showing slightly lower levels compared to Pyrazinamide.
Conclusion: Prolonged TB treatment, especially beyond 6 months, is associated with elevated liver enzyme levels and reduced albumin levels, suggesting potential hepatic stress.
Evaluation of Efficacy of Fungicides against Puccinia sorghi, Incitant of Maize Rust under In vivo Conditions in the Mid Hill Region of Jammu, India
Authors: Naser Mohd , Ahamad Shahid , Avinash Pilla , Tandon Priya
Published: September 2024

Maize (Zea mays L.) occupies the first rank in terms of production and productivity whereas the third important cereal crop of world after rice and wheat with wide adaptability to diverse agro- climatic condition of world and considered as climate resilient crop. The present study is mainly focussed on testing the field efficacy of some new fungicides as foliar sprays for the effective management of maize rust. he trial for testing the efficacy of different fungicides viz., Propiconazole 25 EC, Chlorothalonil 75 WP, Azoxystrobin 25 EC and Hexaconazole 5 EC at different concentrations were carried out. Among the five treatments, treatment with strobilurin group of fungicide i.e. Azoxystrobin 25 EC @ 0.2 percent dosage proved to be effective overall the treatments with lowest disease severity of 9.88 per cent, followed by azole group of fungicides like Propiconazole 25 EC @ 0.2% with disease severity of 11.14 per cent and Hexaconazole 5 EC @0.1 % dosage with disease severity of 13.66 per cent. disease severity was recorded to be in the range from 9.88 to 24.22 per cent. Among all the treatments highest disease severity of 24.22 per cent was recorded in treatment with Chlorothalonil 75 WP @ 0.2 % dosage. Results revealed that strobilurin group of fungicides are more site specific, protective and curative properties and are less prone to resistance development and also translaminar and systemic nature helps this group of fungicide to be most effective against azole group of fungicides.
Controlled Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Physicians
Authors: Panagioti Maria , Panagopoulou Efharis , Bower Peter , Lewith George , Kontopantelis Evangelos , Chew-Graham Carolyn , Dawson Shoba , van Marwijk Harm , Geraghty Keith , Esmail Aneez
Published: December 2016

Importance

Burnout is prevalent in physicians and can have a negative influence on performance, career continuation, and patient care. Existing evidence does not allow clear recommendations for the management of burnout in physicians.

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to reduce burnout in physicians and whether different types of interventions (physician-directed or organization-directed interventions), physician characteristics (length of experience), and health care setting characteristics (primary or secondary care) were associated with improved effects.

Data Sources

MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials were searched from inception to May 31, 2016. The reference lists of eligible studies and other relevant systematic reviews were hand searched.

Study Selection

Randomized clinical trials and controlled before-after studies of interventions targeting burnout in physicians.

Data Extraction and Synthesis

Two independent reviewers extracted data and assessed the risk of bias. The main meta-analysis was followed by a number of prespecified subgroup and sensitivity analyses. All analyses were performed using random-effects models and heterogeneity was quantified.

Main Outcomes and Measures

The core outcome was burnout scores focused on emotional exhaustion, reported as standardized mean differences and their 95% confidence intervals.

Results

Twenty independent comparisons from 19 studies were included in the meta-analysis (n = 1550 physicians; mean [SD] age, 40.3 [9.5] years; 49% male). Interventions were associated with small significant reductions in burnout (standardized mean difference [SMD] = −0.29; 95% CI, −0.42 to −0.16; equal to a drop of 3 points on the emotional exhaustion domain of the Maslach Burnout Inventory above change in the controls). Subgroup analyses suggested significantly improved effects for organization-directed interventions (SMD = −0.45; 95% CI, −0.62 to −0.28) compared with physician-directed interventions (SMD = −0.18; 95% CI, −0.32 to −0.03). Interventions delivered in experienced physicians and in primary care were associated with higher effects compared with interventions delivered in inexperienced physicians and in secondary care, but these differences were not significant. The results were not influenced by the risk of bias ratings.

Conclusions and Relevance

Evidence from this meta-analysis suggests that recent intervention programs for burnout in physicians were associated with small benefits that may be boosted by adoption of organization-directed approaches. This finding provides support for the view that burnout is a problem of the whole health care organization, rather than individuals.