bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Theoretical foundations of trust and entrustment in health professions education
Authors: Gin Brian C. , Holzhausen Ylva , Khursigara-Slattery Natasha , Chen H. Carrie , Schumacher Daniel J. , ten Cate Olle
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this chapter is to conceptualize trust within the context of entrustment in clinical education—to clarify what its purpose is, what its components are, how decisions about it are made, and what other forms of trust it relates to. In a general context, trust is a ubiquitous and intuitive construct that emerges within relationships, enabling individuals to cooperate and collaborate to perform tasks that they might not otherwise be able to perform alone. The trust specific to entrustment emerges from the interdependent goals of patient care and trainee learning, creating reciprocity between supervisor and trainee. Starting from a definition of trust in which risk assessment is central, proposed by Mayer et al. in 1995, additional details are added to conceptualize entrustment’s unique form of trust. Considerations include contrasting the trustworthiness of clinical trainees with that of general trustworthiness, and consolidating the factors that influence entrustment decision-making. The connections between entrustment and other forms of trust within the patient–supervisor–trainee triad are also considered: trainee trust in their supervisors, and patient trust in trainees—including entrustment’s role in ensuring patients’ presumptive trust in trainees is justified. A unified model of entrustment is presented that incorporates these dimensions of trust and their theoretical conceptualizations.
Zoological databases: step-by-step database creation based on Excel spreadsheets
Authors:   Crimean Republican Sanitary-Epidemiological Station (Simferopol, Ukraine), Evstafiev Igor
Published: October 2024

The current period of development of science is characterised by the widespread introduction of various systems of information accumulation and management into the research practice, which fully applies to zoological and environmental research. All this requires researchers to be able to systematise a variety of incoming information and conduct its in-depth comprehensive analysis. A simple and affordable tool for this task is MS Excel, which is part of the standard set of office programs. Excel allows to record unlimited information in spreadsheets, both in terms of volume and the number of different database factors. At the same time, Excel tools such as filters, summary tables, etc. allow to instantly extract any information from the database, group according to the necessary conditions, analyse and present in the form of summary tables or graphs, calculate data in the existing package of mathematical statistical analysis. The article shows step by step, with illustrations, how to create an electronic database based on any, numerical or semantic, measured or descriptive information available to the researcher. It demonstrates how to use multiple filters and how to create summary tables, depending on user queries. The paper shows how various data of field and laboratory research included in the corresponding electronic databases are used in the work of medical zoologists when conducting epizootological monitoring of natural zoonoses and when creating medical epizootological forecasts.
A Comparative Study of Two English Versions of Tao Te Ching from the Perspective of Toury's Theory of Translation Norms
Authors: Ye Sihan
Published: October 2024

Tao Te Ching is a Chinese classic literature about Taoism which is hugely popular with readers and scholars inside and outside. But there are few studies on the translation of Tao Te Ching based on Toury's Theory of Translation Norms. With two English versions of Tao Te Ching as the research texts, this paper has a descriptive study from the prospective of Toury's theory. The paper, with preliminary norms, initial norms and operational norms as its bases, analyzes James Legge and Din Cheuk Lau's translations of Taoist culture and compares the differences of the style of these two versions, thus finding out historical and cultural reasons. It's found that there are several factors that have a impact on the translation of Tao Te Ching, which are targeted readers, translator's ideology, historical background and social development. James emphasizes acceptability while Lau pays attention to the combination of acceptability and adequacy. James is good at dealing with culture-loaded words while Lau is skilled in handling readability.
BMI and clinical consequences of untreated dental caries in 3 to 6 years old children
Authors: Goyal Priyanka , Pal Bhupinder , Kour Ravneet , Arora Sarvesh , Bhathal Manumeet Kaur , Jaweed Hussain Hason
Published: October 2024

Dental caries and their consequences are known to impact the oral health related quality of life in children. Considering the relationship between refined carbohydrates and odontogenic infections, it is hypothesized that nutritional status and oral health are closely associated. The present study was undertaken to assess the relationship of body mass index (BMI) and odontogenic diseases. Sample consisted of 260 children (3-6 year-old).Dental Caries status assessed using WHO criteria (1997) and prevalence of clinical consequences of dental caries was assessed using PUFA/pufa scale (2010) . Anthropometric measurements assessed included; height measured in meters using height chart and weight in kilograms using portable weighing scale. The BMI (Body Mass Index) was calculated using formula Weight (Kg) ÷Height (meter). The results of our study showed no statistically significant relationship between body mass index (BMI) with either dmft/ dmfs or pufa.
Exploitation And Economy: The Coal Industry OfColonial Assam
Authors: Borah Hemanta , Sonowal Narottam , Borah Prostuti
Published: October 2024

Assam's nineteenth-century industrial development was primarily associated with the British colonial strategies, which were mainly identified by strategies involving resource extraction for British economic interests. The discovery of coal in Assam by Lieutenant Wilcox in 1825 attracted significant interest because of its utility in steam navigation. David Scott tried to use the local coal for steam vessels but large-scale development was not taken up until the Assam Company started extracting coal for the burgeoning tea industry in the 1830s. Transport drawbacks, political strife, and workforce shortages all upset these proceedings. In 1882, the Assam Railways and Trading Company began major coal mining activities with railway links connecting the coalfields. Labor and logistical issues notwithstanding, Assam's coal mining industry started contributing large and significant margins to regional economics. So, this paper primarily explored the discovery of Coal, its development along with the British exploitation policies in Colonial Assam. This paper also looked at the ecological and demographical impact of the Coal industry in Colonial Assam.
A Review On Enhancing Intellectual Abilities In Learning English Among Tribal Students In Dharmapuri District
Authors: Aswini S. , Dhanalakshmi Dr. K.
Published: October 2024

This paper aims to discuss and analyze how English has served as the main language in providing opportunities for communication and cooperation with people globally and improving job prospects, and it is vital for both success and personal development. The present study is undertaken in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu to enhance intellectual abilities in learning English with special reference to tribal students. In this study, the investigator provides a measurement of the difference in gender on enhancing intellectual abilities in learning English. The method used in this study is a Descriptive survey method. The data were collected from 80 tribal students studying in tribal schools in the Dharmapuri district of Tamilnadu. The sampling technique used in this study is a simple random sampling method. The investigator prepares a self-made tool. Data was analyzed by using a t-test and correlation analysis. The result found that the intellectual abilities and the dimensions of tribal students are positively correlated.
Social Presence and Factors Driving Consumers Impulsive Online Buying - A study w.r.t. Bengaluru Urban.
Authors: K Dhakshitha B , Kumari Dr T Lavanya
Published: October 2024

Purpose : Impulsive buying is instant buying without any pre plan. It happens because of emotional or psychological trigger which makes a consumer to complete a buy spontaneously which did not originally intended to buy. The main intention of the present study is to probe the impact of social presence on consumers impulsive buying behavior in online shopping. Further, the study also conducted to know how the demographics impacts impulsive buying and factors driving consumers impulse buying behavior on social commerce online. Theoretical framework : The study reviewed the available literature belonging to different theories affecting consumer while buying goods online. Largely it confirms to different models of consumer behavior like Maslow's theory of need hierarchy i.e., (ready to eat), psychological model (mood upliftment) and economic model (about seeking discounts). Design: A well drafted and previously well known questionnaire was administered as schedule as the sample was only 50. The study conducted in select locations of Bengaluru Urban where one can find the presence of different e-commerce players. The study consider both primary and secondary data. Following area sampling method, qualitative response were gathered from respondents and qualitative analysis has been done. Findings : The study found all the demographics impacting on the study and it was further found that there exist high degree of significant variables and relationship between the attributes. Among the variables of characteristics of online buying the statement unplanned stood as the highest and the unintended is the second highest variable factors which are ranked after obtaining "WA" are trustworthiness, website case of use and social interaction factors as the second ranked and browsing as the third ranked variables of factors impacting online impulse buying.
Methodology of Strengthening Students’ Media Literacy
Authors: Isakov Olimjon
Published: October 2024

In today’s digital age, media literacy has become an essential skill for students. The rise of social media, fake news, and information overload necessitates that students critically evaluate and understand media messages. Media literacy involves the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and communicate using various forms of media. It is not merely about learning to use digital tools, but about understanding how media influences perceptions and behavior. The growing role of media in shaping political, social, and cultural realities makes it essential to adopt methodologies that strengthen students' media literacy skills. This article explores key methodologies that educators can implement to enhance media literacy in students.
The impact of biologics on the management of autoimmune diseases: A comprehensive review for pharmacists
Authors: Alajlan ‏Ali Abdullah Mohammed , Alanazi ‏Ahmad Asri Awad , Al Fahad ‏Abdulrahman Ibrahim Abdullah , Almorshed Abdullah Saleh Abdullah , Alrbian ‏Abdullah Abdulrahman Mohammed , Alsawaji ‏Majed Ali Mohammed , Al-Mutairi Nawal Haif Bajad , Al Otaibi Sanytan Ghazy
Published: October 2024

Background: Biologics have emerged as a transformative approach in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), asthma, and multiple sclerosis (MS), addressing the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of these complex diseases. Aim: the main aim of this review is to explore the main biologics used for the treatment of SLE, IBD, MS, RA, and Asthma. Methods: An updated data were collected and analyzed using research original articles, and reviewed articles. Results: Biologics like belimumab and rituximab target B cells, offering limited yet significant improvements in patient outcomes. Other promising agents such as epratuzumab and low-dose IL-2 are under investigation, aiming to enhance treatment efficacy with improved safety profiles. In asthma management, monoclonal antibodies such as omalizumab, mepolizumab, and dupilumab target key cytokines involved in the inflammatory response, significantly reducing exacerbations and improving patient quality of life. Similarly, natalizumab represents a crucial advancement in MS therapy by inhibiting T cell migration into the central nervous system, effectively reducing disease activity. Despite their efficacy, the use of biologics is accompanied by challenges, including potential adverse effects and the need for personalized treatment strategies.
Obtención de Genipina a partir de frutos de caruto (Genipa americana L.) del llano venezolano
Authors: Lárez Cristóbal , Rivas Andrea , Santos Iris
Published: October 2024

En este trabajo se presentan los resultados obtenidos durante el estudio de los frutos de Genipa americana L. procedentes de una región del llano venezolano con la finalidad de extraer, caracterizar y cuantificar su contenido del iridoide conocido como genipina. Se logró establecer un procedimiento sencillo para la obtención del compuesto buscado partiendo de los frutos verdes y su maceración en CHCl3 aunque el rendimiento obtenido fue bajo (0,030 ± 0,005 %, respecto a la masa inicial de fruto empleada); sin embargo, los mismos frutos conservados bajo refrigeración por 41 días produjeron un mejor rendimiento (0,44 ± 0,06 %). El sólido obtenido fue caracterizado por su punto de fusión, rotación específica, espectroscopia de FTIR y RMN (1H-RMN y 13C-RMN uni y bidimensional) y preparación del derivado mono 10-(3,5-dinitrobenzoato) de genipina (monoéster del hidroxilo primario en la genipina).
Enfoques antropológicos del siglo XX: Propuesta para analizar el turismo cultural
Authors: León Xochitl
Published: October 2024

Proponemos evidenciar cómo algunos aspectos teórico-metodológicos de la antropología y la arqueología de la segunda mitad del siglo XX aportan al estudio del turismo cultural en zonas como Los Tuxtlas, México, área natural protegida donde se realizan proyectos de desarrollo turístico, conservación ecológica, arqueología y desarrollo sostenible. El resultado es un modelo de análisis replicable cuya aplicación destaca la importancia de la cultura para el turismo cultural sostenible desde la multidisciplinariedad.
Identidad y reafirmación étnica: El movimiento etnopolítico en Guanajuato
Authors: Ferro Luis
Published: October 2024

La interrelación entre lo particular y lo global ha creado un constante desequilibrio empático entre la cultura indígena y las políticas del grupo dominante. Para contrarrestar el dominio político, los grupos étnicos dinamizan su etnicidad para reivindicar y resistir su condición y forma de vida. Lo que este trabajo pretende mostrar y reflexionar, es la manifestación de la etnicidad para defender su herencia étnica utilizando como discurso político sus propias manifestaciones culturales y su memoria colectiva como medio de resistencia.
Consideraciones del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje y las buenas prácticas docentes en el caso de la asignatura Historia de Honduras de la UNAH
Authors: Flores Osorto Josué Omar , Cruz García Lesly Danessi
Published: October 2024

La educación superior conlleva a que las prácticas docentes sean agentes de cambio, don-de se garantice una enseñanza con altos estándares pedagógicos que satisfaga las necesidades de la sociedad actual, como el manejo de nuevas estrategias metodológicas y la incorporación de las tic. En este sentido, es fundamental analizar el rol de los docentes en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, no olvidando que su labor es decisiva en él. Es por eso que consideramos necesario investigar las buenas prácticas que implementan los profesores del Departamento de Historia en Ciudad Universitaria y su incidencia en la enseñanza de la asignatura Historia de Honduras en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras.
Socialización del diseño de asignaturas virtuales de la carrera de Comercio Internacional
Authors: Alonzo Pinto Suyapa Josefina
Published: October 2024

La carrera de Comercio Internacional de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras de Ciudad Universitaria busca aprovechar las metodologías tecno-pedagógicas para mejorar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje en su campo de estudio. En la búsqueda de potenciar el desarrollo de habilidades y competencias del estudiante, se ha decidido diseñar clases virtuales o en línea. La metodología utilizada se basó en 7 fases que van desde la capacitación docente hasta el rediseño, así como la incorporación de actividades y evaluaciones formativas. El objetivo de este artículo es socializar el diseño de asignaturas virtuales realizado por la carrera de Comercio Internacional, y compartir las experiencias de dicho proceso. Como resultados generales se ha logrado una mejora en el promedio de notas, reducción de la reprobación y del abandono. Se han obtenido resultados intangibles como la mejora en el interés, atención y seguimiento de instrucciones, mayor compromiso y, al mismo tiempo, los estudiantes sienten atracción en realizar actividades utilizando herramientas tecnológicas innovadoras, que hacen que disfruten del proceso, con una mejor organización de tiempo, al contar con más acceso a la información.
Love conquers all? An exploration of guidance books for parents, family and friends of lesbians and gay men
Authors: Clarke Victoria , Rúdólfsdóttir Annadís
Published: October 2024

Books offering guidance and support to parents, family and friends of lesbians and gay men1have been published since the late 1970s. The books present a person ‘coming out’ as lesbian or gay as a central defining event for family relationships and friendships. In this paper, we provide a feminist discursive analysis of a sample of these texts – focusing on how they construct homosexuality and the resources and tools they offer for making sense of having a lesbian or gay child, family member or friend. We argue that although the books are an important source of information and support for parents, family and friends of lesbians and gay men, they are limited by a strong emphasis on liberal-humanistic discourses and the neglect of more radical social/political discourses. The books offer a rather rigid framework for making sense of a child’s, family member’s or friend’s homosexuality, disavowing the complexity of emotional reactions to a new (intimate) acquaintance with homosexuality.
“Truth”, gender and the female psyche: Confessions from female sexual offenders
Authors: Kramer Sherianne
Published: October 2024

Female sexual offenders have recently become the subject of increased medical, legal and public attention. However, these systems insist that female sex crimes are rare regardless of the fact that when sexual victimisation experiences are surveyed, the incidence of female perpetrated sex crimes is often higher than expected. Additionally, public engagement with this type of perpetration remains charged with expressions of disbelief. In light of the continued denial of female sexual perpetration, this research explored how such beliefs around female sexuality shape the self-knowledge of female sexual offenders via a discourse analysis of semi-structured interviews conducted with eight incarcerated South African female sex offenders. The results demonstrated that the participants’ experiences of agency and non-agency in the perpetration of sex crimes mirrored the greater cultural and structural difficulties inherent in defining, articulating and indeed ‘thinking’ about the figure of the female as a sex criminal. Their elaborate and often contradictory responses drew on a range of embedded medical, correctional and gendered discourses, serving ultimately to sever their femaleness from their crimes. In this way, the participants upheld their innocence as well as relayed the continued ‘unfathomability’ of the female sexual perpetrator. Surfacing these discourses implies a useful set of counter-co-ordinates for understanding the sexual-psychology of women both within and outside of formal disciplinary technologies.
Heteronormative landscapes: Exploring sexuality through elite women athletes
Authors: Kauer Kerrie , Krane Vikki
Published: October 2024

While much progress has been made towards increased acceptance of sexual and gender diversity in women’s sport, there also are myriad examples where adversity abounds for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender athletes. Even within inclusive sport environments, the reproduction of white normativity and the marginalisation of people of colour and transgender athletes often exist. In this review, we use a transnational, queer feminist analysis to explore the intersections of sexuality, gender, race, social class, and nation and examine how they combine to perpetuate heterosexism and homonegativism in women’s sport. Using contemporary incidents in elite women’s sport, we highlight the confluence of these multiple axes of oppression. Our review also reveals the contradictions in lived experiences with binary categorisations of gender and sexual orientation. While challenges and disruptions of homonegative and heterosexist environments provide hope to future generations of LBT athletes, there is a continued imperative to critique heteronormative, homonormative, and international representations of LBTs in sport as well as the treatment of all women in sport.
Reconceptualising the Female Athlete Triad: Locating athletes’ bodies within the discursive practices of elite sporting environments
Authors: Cosh Suzanne , Crabb Shona
Published: October 2024

The Female Athlete Triad is understood to be a sporting-specific health concern, seen almost exclusively amongst female athletes, and is regarded within the sport literature as consisting of a combination of three conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis or osteopenia. Within the sport psychology literature, the Female Athlete Triad has typically been considered as a pathology residing within the individual. However, such pathology cannot be isolated from the sporting context in which body surveillance and regulation are ubiquitous. Indeed, the discursive practices surrounding such surveillance normalise and even privilege behaviours that might otherwise be considered pathological, ultimately producing an appropriate female athlete as one who engages in potentially harmful and pathological behaviours. This paper critiques existing literature on the Female Athlete Triad and disordered eating within the context of elite sport and draws on previous studies of interactions from routine body composition testing in order to contribute to, and challenge, existing understandings of the Female Athlete Triad.
‘I was afraid of looking weak in his eyes’: Narratives of male-athleticism and the sexually-abused male child athlete
Authors: Hartill Mike
Published: October 2024

Research into the sexual abuse of children in sport has a relatively short history and it is only within the last decade that sports organisations have begun to take preventative measures against sexual violence and child sexual abuse. To date, empirical and theoretical work within sport studies has concentrated on the male perpetrator and female victim. In this paper, drawing briefly upon interviews with male survivors of sexual abuse in sport, I focus on the intersection between the ‘abuse narrative’ and the masculinist narrative of male-sport and its impact on the sexually-abused male child.
¿Llega la financiación mundial a las mujeres Indígenas, Afrodescendientes y de comunidades locales?
Authors:   Rights and Resources Initiative
Published: October 2024

En respuesta a la escasez de datos sobre financiación para las mujeres y a la necesidad de apoyar la defensa internacional que promueve la financiación directa a grupos y organizaciones de mujeres de PI, ADP y LC, la Iniciativa para los Derechos y Recursos (RRI) inició un esfuerzo de investigación ascendente para construir una base de referencia para medir los niveles de financiación que llegan a las mujeres de la comunidad sobre el terreno y evaluar hasta qué punto las subvenciones y los mecanismos de financiación existentes son considerados adecuados para su propósito por las organizaciones receptoras. Para la fase exploratoria de esta investigación, RRI invitó a la Women in Global South Alliance (WiGSA) a contribuir y participaron un total de 17 organizaciones miembros de la WiGSA a nivel nacional y regional. La investigación consistió en una revisión bibliográfica de más de 40 publicaciones en línea de AOD y organizaciones filantrópicas sobre financiación para el cambio climático, la igualdad de género y el desarrollo sostenible; 8 entrevistas en profundidad; una encuesta a 13 organizaciones; y una sesión de debate con 15 miembros de WiGSA. Este informe presenta los resultados preliminares de nuestra investigación. Incluye un análisis exploratorio del estado actual de los datos mundiales sobre la financiación de grupos y organizaciones de mujeres y un examen de las estrategias y trayectorias de las mujeres para conseguir financiación. Los datos cuantitativos que aquí se presentan son indicativos de las tendencias y cuestiones clave que deberán tenerse en cuenta en un futuro estudio a mayor escala. La fase de investigación exploratoria se complementará con un análisis piloto en profundidad con tres organizaciones WiGSA en 2025.
Competitiveness of Higher Education in Azerbaijan: Comparative Analysis with Former USSR’ Countries
Authors: Abasova Samira Huseyn qizi
Published: October 2024

Nowadays, human potential has become the main resource for the country's development, increasing the importance and quality of education, which is the main prerequisite for the well-being of the state. Consequently, the active working population with higher education is the productive force of the economy in the conditions of international competition. In this process, higher education can become one of the main factors in increasing the country's competitiveness, since the new policy - the policy of forming highly qualified specialists with an innovative, non-standard level of thinking in the field of education is closely related to the competitiveness of the economy. The purpose of the article is to study the competitiveness of higher education in Azerbaijan, taking into account a comparative analysis of data from the countries of the former USSR.
Апокалипсис как раскрытие смысла: «Три разговора» Владимира Соловьева
Authors: А.Б. Ковельман
Published: October 2024

Тема статьи — смысл истории, как он раскрывается в откровении о ее конце, то есть в апокалипсисе. Такого рода апокалипсисом, даже пророчеством, стала книга Владимира Соловьева «Три разговора о войне, прогрессе и конце всемирной истории», изданная в 1899 году. Конец всемирной истории, который предсказал Соловьев, оказался на самом деле концом «Прекрасной эпохи» (La Belle Époque), началом великих войн и потрясений. На рубеже XXI столетия, с исчерпанием новой «Прекрасной эпохи», книга Соловьева вновь обрела актуальность. Она стала центром дискуссии между западниками и славянофилами, поводом к новому спору о предопределении и свободе воли. В 2020 году. книга была экранизирована знаменитым румынским режиссером Кристи Пую. Его фильм «Мальмкрог» содержит как аллюзии к Русской революции 1917 года, так и предчувствие будущего. Всемирная история действительно может кончится завтра. Это заставляет художников и философов внимательно читать и перечитывать «Три разговора», открывая там новые смыслы.

This paper deals with the meaning of history, as presented in the revelation of its end, in the apocalypse. Published in 1899, Vladimir Solovyov’s prophetic book Three conversations about 2 war, progress and the end of world history was indeed a revelation. In fact, what Solovyov supposed to be the end of world history, turned out to be the end of La Belle Époque and the beginning of great wars, upheavals, and generally the triumph of evil. At the turn of the 21st century, with the expiration of the new Belle Époque, the book became relevant again. It triggered vivid discussion between Westerners and Slavophiles on the fate of Russia. It provoked a new controversy on predestination and free will. In 2020, famous Romanian director Cristi Puiu filmed it. The movie called Malmkrog was loaded with dance allusions to the Russian Revolution of 1917, as well as with the premonition of the future. As it is, the history of the world may really end. That possibility drives artists and philosophers to carefully read and reread the Solovyov’s book.
Benefits of a Smart Building Design in Public Library Facilities, Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: WOGU Dickson Chukwuemeka , ANTHONY Obaribiri , OTUONUYO George , ADENUBI Funmilola
Published: October 2024

The study refers to the benefits in the adoption of a smart building design in public library facilities, Lagos State, Nigeria. Public libraries in Lagos serve as vital resources for education, information, and community activities. However, challenges such as outdated infrastructure, limited financial resources and varying levels of technological literacy among the community need to be addressed to ensure successful integration. The study examined the practicality, benefits, challenges, costs associated with integrating smart technologies and infrastructure such as smart lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, occupancy sensors, energy management systems etc. The research methodology present in this study was sampling technique and sampling procedure, sampling frame, instrument for data collection, and data analysis techniques. The study discussed public library facilities, the criteria for categorization smart buildings, basic smart devices needed in public library buildings, problems and solutions identified with public library buildings in Lagos. The findings of this study indicated that introducing smart building design for a public library facility offers several notable benefits which include significant energy savings, improved indoor environmental quality, enhanced user experience through personalized services, and efficient space utilization. Moreover, smart building features enable real-time monitoring and data analytics for informed decision-making and maintenance. However, the challenges that needs to be addressed during the assessment process include high upfront costs, interoperability and data security concerns, potential disruptions during the transition phase, and the need of training staff to utilize the new technologies effectively. Overall, with careful planning, stakeholder involvement, and appropriate fundings, the library can embrace smart technologies to enhance its operational efficiency, user experience, sustainability, and contribute positively to the surrounding community.
Influência dos dias de corte e níveis de adubação nitrogenada nas características morfológicas no Panicum maximum cv. Mombaça e cv. Paredão
Authors: Reis Matheus Bandeira , Araújo Laylles Costa , Santos Layane Cruz dos , Silva Arthur Moreira da , Ribeiro Alexandre de Lacerda , Silva João Victor Sousa , Andrade Kele Sousa Pires , Rocha Tiago Cunha
Published: October 2024

O Panicum maximum é amplamente utilizado na pecuária tropical, destacando-se cultivares como o capim-mombaça e o capim-paredão por sua produtividade e qualidade forrageira. Este estudo avalia a interação entre adubação nitrogenada e intervalos de corte na performance das cultivares Panicum maximum cv. Mombaça e cv. Paredão, focando nas características morfológicas e na produção de matéria verde. O experimento foi conduzido em Imperatriz, MA, utilizando um delineamento em blocos casualizados com cinco doses de adubação nitrogenada (0, 100, 200, 300 e 400 kg/ha), dois intervalos de corte (28 e 56 dias), e duas variedades de Panicum maximum. Os resultados mostram que a adubação nitrogenada teve impacto significativo em ambas as cultivares. Para o capim-mombaça, a altura das plantas aumentou de 90 cm a 150 cm (p < 0,05) com doses crescentes de nitrogênio, e a produção de matéria verde atingiu 45.950 kg/ha (p < 0,05) com a maior dose aplicada aos 56 dias. O número de perfilhos também variou conforme a dose de nitrogênio (p < 0,05), evidenciando a influência da competição intraespecífica. O capim-paredão apresentou respostas semelhantes (p < 0,05), mas com variações menos acentuadas em comparação ao Mombaça. A adubação nitrogenada é eficaz para maximizar a produção de matéria verde com doses moderadas, enquanto doses excessivas apresenta efeitos limitantes. Além disso, intervalos de corte mais longos resulta em maior acúmulo de biomassa para ambas as cultivares.
Logistic Regression Prediction Model for Illegal Wildlife Trade
Authors: Ma Ruixin , Shao Yijie , Huang Kaile
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study is to build a model to assess the success rate of the strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade, and to predict the probability of effective implementation of the strategy by quantifying the indicators of successful implementation of the project and building a probabilistic generative model. First, this paper defines successful implementation of the project as a 30% reduction in illegal wildlife trade, and considers the increase in public environmental awareness and the strength of law enforcement agencies as indicators of successful implementation. Based on these indicators, this paper establishes a probability-based model that combines a large amount of data and expert advice to improve the prediction of the probability of success using a Bayesian approach. Further, this paper hypothesises that the probability of strategy success is determined by enforcement efforts, the level of public environmental awareness, strategy interventions and external factors, and develops a logistic regression model for prediction. Multiple simplified datasets were used to demonstrate the effectiveness of model fitting, and the statsmodels library in Python was utilised to calculate the probability of success. The results of the sensitivity analysis show that increased public environmental awareness has a significant impact on the success of the strategy, the enforcement effort should be in the appropriate interval, and project interventions and external factors also have an impact on the probability of success. By analysing the sensitivity intervals and saturation points, decision-making guidance is proposed to rationally allocate resources to increase the probability of project success.
Research on match fluctuation prediction and strategy based on OFS algorithm
Authors: Wang Yilei , Zhang Chengyu , Yiming Gulinisha , Yu Yening
Published: October 2024

The aim of this paper is to construct a model for predicting on-field fluctuations in matches by using OFS algorithm, combined with random forest and lattice point search algorithms, and to analyse the key factors in order to improve the coach's decision-making ability in matches. Cross-validation and hyper-parameter tuning techniques were used during the model building process to find the best hyper-parameter combinations through lattice point search to optimise the model performance and generalisation ability. The study provides a detailed description of the model implementation process, including data processing, feature selection, parameter setting, model building, training and evaluation. Meanwhile, a series of targeted recommendations are proposed to address the variability of match fluctuations, including the analysis of past matches, the focus on recent performance, the assessment of psychological quality, the study of opponent's weaknesses, the flexible response to changes in matches and the maintenance of focus, with a view to helping athletes and coaches to formulate a more effective match strategy and to achieve better match results.
Quantification Analysis of Sports Momentum Based on a Multi-Index Approach and TOPSIS
Authors: Wu Zehao , Xu Weishi , Huang Jiayu
Published: October 2024

This study quantifies the concept of momentum in sports, inspired by Novak Djokovic's unexpected loss in 2023, and evaluates its impact on game outcomes. Utilizing a structured multi-index approach, we categorized performance into fourteen primary and three secondary indexes. The TOPSIS model enhanced by entropy weighting, along with the Delphi model, was applied for weight assessments of these indexes. Our analysis, incorporating the Mann-Kendall trend test and Spearman correlation coefficient, revealed a significant correlation of 0.51 between momentum and match results, underscoring its pivotal role. The results contribute to a deeper understanding of momentum, enabling coaches to refine strategies and optimize performance based on dynamic changes in momentum. This study provides a comprehensive framework for quantifying momentum, with potential applications extending beyond tennis to other sports where strategic momentum management could influence outcomes.
ENDOSCOPIC THIRD VENTRICULOSTOMY VS VENTRICULOPERITONEAL SHUNT IN OBSTRUCTIVE HYDROCEPHALUS IN TERMS OF POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
Authors: SHAH MM , KHAN M , AKHTAR N , TASSADAQ A , SHAHZAD Y , KHAN I , MASOOD Z , ANWAR Y
Published: October 2024

: Obstructive Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by increased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume within the brain's ventricular system, leading to clinical deterioration and disability. Without treatment, it can be fatal. Two primary treatment modalities are Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting (VPS) and Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV), with ongoing debate over the superiority of one approach over the other. Objective: To compare the complications associated with Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting (VPS) and Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) in patients with obstructive hydrocephalus. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary care hospital from April 15, 2024, to September 15, 2024. A total of 100 patients diagnosed with obstructive hydrocephalus were randomly allocated into two groups: 50 patients received VPS treatment, and 50 received ETV. Complications, including surgical site infection, seizures, hematoma, and CSF leakage, were recorded and analyzed. Results: Complications were observed in 36% (n=18) of patients in the VPS group compared to 16% (n=8) in the ETV group, with a statistically significant difference (p=0.023). Surgical site infections occurred in 8% (n=4) of VPS patients, while no infections were reported in the ETV group. Seizures were significantly more common in the VPS group, affecting 26% (n=13) compared to 8% (n=4) in the ETV group (p=0.017). Hematoma formation was observed in 4% (n=2) of VPS patients and 6% (n=3) of ETV patients. CSF leakage occurred in 4% (n=2) of VPS patients and 2% (n=1) of ETV patients. Conclusion: Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) demonstrated a significantly lower complication rate compared to Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting (VPS) in the management of obstructive hydrocephalus. These findings support ETV as a safer alternative with fewer associated complications.
PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF HYSTERECTOMY IN THE GYNECOLOGY UNIT OF AYUB TEACHING HOSPITAL, ABBOTTABAD
Authors: SHAHEEN A , IQBAL H , BIBI I , HAYAT A , SHAHID S , WAZIR SK
Published: October 2024

Hysterectomy is one of the most common obstetric surgery performed on women. It provides symptomatic relief, reduces morbidity and enhances the quality of life but can also lead to complications like mental stress, infertility, fractures and cardiovascular insults. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have provided information regarding the prevalence and risk factors of hysterectomies in Pakistani females. Objective: The goal of this study is to investigate the prevalence and socio-demographic determinants of hysterectomy in a teaching hospital in Pakistan, Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was done in the Gynecology C unit of Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad from 25th July 2024 to 10th Oct, 2024 after taking approval from ethical committee. 246 patients who underwent major gynaecological procedures were included in this study. Basic demographics, type of procedure and indication for hysterectomy were noted after obtaining consent from the patient. Results: The overall prevalence of hysterectomy was around 36.9% in our study. Heavy menstrual bleeding (43.95%) was found to be the leading cause of hysterectomy followed by fibroid uterus and adenomyosis in 25.27% and 16.48% cases respectively. Additionally, age group 45-49 (OR: 1.04, 95% CI: 0.5-2.1), urban residence (OR: 1.08, 95% CI: 0.64-1.8), more gravida (OR: 2.08, 95% CI: 0.88-4.92) and higher socioeconomic levels (OR: 1.28, 95% CI: 0.62-2.64) were found to increase odds of hysterectomy, whereas having a job (OR: 0.83, 95% CI: 0.47-1.44) and getting college education (OR: 0.83, 95% CI: 0.4- 1.7) were found to decrease the risk of hysterectomy. Conclusion: The prevalence of hysterectomy was found to be higher than in other countries. Urban residence, multigravida, higher socioeconomic levels and older age groups tend to increase the odds of hysterectomy.
Diseases of Albizia - An overview
Authors: Khan S.
Published: October 2024

Diseases of Albizia species occurring throughout the distribution zone in planted stands and nurseries have been briefly described, providing information on their distribution, severity and prescribed management measures.
COMPARISON OF BONDS PERFORMANCE WITH SYARIAH BONDS (SUKUK)
Authors: Sari Kharisma Novita
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the comparison of bond performance with sharia bonds (sukuk) in 2010-2023. This study uses quantitative calculations with a comparative type of research. The data used are sourced from secondary data from OJK. This study uses a population, namely the capitalization of sharia bond performance data (sukuk) compared to the capitalization of bond performance data, using the Sharpe, Jensen method for the 2010-2022 period (monthly data) in the Indonesian Capital Market. Data analysis was carried out using the Sharpe and Jensen methods and using the MANOVA test with the help of the SPSS statistical application program. The results of this study indicate that the performance of sukuk with bonds using the Sharpe and Jensen methods is not significantly different. This shows that the sukuk return and the bonds based on the Sharpe and Jensen methods that will be received will be relatively the same.
Aynı Sözcüğün Tekil ve Çoğulu ile Yapılan İkileme Türü
Authors: Kalaycı Ünal
Published: October 2024

Her dilin söz varlığının kendine has özellikleri vardır. Türkçenin akrabalık adları, renk adları ve ikilemelerdeki zenginliği de bu özellikler arasındadır. Bazı araştırmacılar ikileme varlığı bakımından dünyanın en zengin dilinin Türkçe olduğunu dile getirmiştir.
Söz varlığı yönünden ikilemelerdeki bu zenginlik aynı zamanda ikileme yapısı bakımından da zenginliği beraberinde getirmiştir. İkilemeleri hem yapılışları hem de diğer yönlerden ele alan onlarca çalışma yapılmıştır ve yapılmaya da devam etmektedir. Bu çalışmalarda daha çok, bir dönem ya da eserdeki ikilemeler ele alınmış; tespit edilen ikilemeler sınıflandırılmış ve kullanım yoğunluğu hakkında tespitler yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmalarda dikkat çeken yönlerden biri de Türkçenin sözcükler arasında her tür ilgiden yararlanan ikileme yapma özelliğidir. Bununla birlikte ikilemelerin hâlâ çözülemeyen yönleri bulunmaktadır.
Bu çalışmada daha önce konu edilmeyen Arapçadan ödünçlenmiş bir sözcük ve o sözcüğün çoğuluyla yapılan ikilemeler konu edilecektir. Türkçe mantıkla yapılan bu ikilemeler Türkçenin her yolu deneyerek ikileme yapma yeteneğini gösteren ilginç örneklerdir. Bu tarzda oluşan “hak hukuk, fakir fukara, cahil cühela” gibi ikilemelerin özellikleri, sınıflandırılması ve kuruluşlarıyla ilgili diğer hususlar ele alınacaktır.
Challenges of Lack of Human Resources in Training Management at SPNF Sanggar Medan City Learning Activities
Authors: Susanti Sani , Setiawan Anugrah , Pricilia Yolanda , Sitompul Lidya , Khairani Dewi , Ayuning Vista
Published: October 2024

The background of the research is based on the formulation of the problem, namely the challenges faced by the Learning Activity Studio (SKB) in Medan City from the perspective of training management due to limited resources. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive analysis method. The subjects in this study are leaders and employees at SPNF SDKB in Medan City who are selected through purposive sampling techniques. Data collection was carried out through observation and interviews directly to respondents. Data analysis is carried out qualitatively consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the analysis show that the development of human resources in a SKB is very necessary to improve the quality and success of the training program, namely further efforts are needed in the development of more varied training programs and more activities, as well as improving human resource competencies so that the company can survive and develop in accordance with environmental demands. To increase training management resources, SKB can consider strategies such as internal and external training, as well as the use of technology to improve training access and efficiency.
Adapting Communication Technologies to Enhance Social Support and Lifelong Learning for Older Adults
Authors:   Tunku Abdurehman University of Management and Technology, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Hong On Chee
Published: October 2024

This qualitative study, employing thematic analysis, aimed to examine the role of communication technologies in delivering social support and promoting lifelong learning among older adults in Malaysia. Social support is crucial for older adults, particularly those dealing with loneliness, depression, or physical and mental health challenges. With the advancement and widespread use of communication technologies, these supports can be enhanced. However, while older adults require such technological support, they must acquire the necessary skills to use these technologies independently. Lifelong learning becomes essential for older adults to stay updated with evolving technological developments. This article explores the social support needs of older adults in relation to communication technologies. Data were collected through focus group discussions (FGD) and semi-structured interviews with fifteen experts in relevant fields. Thematic Content Analysis (TCA), informed by social capital theory, was used to analyze the data. The study identifies eight forms of social support provided by communication technologies: four from social media and four from digital tools. The findings offer insights into the factors that shape the use and effectiveness of communication technologies in delivering social support and further lifelong learning among older adults. The results have both theoretical and practical implications for designing interventions aimed at improving social support and lifelong learning for older adults through communication technologies in Malaysia.