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Disability and Work: The International and Supranational Legal Framework
Authors:   Lund University, Pietrogiovanni Vincenzo
Published: October 2024

This chapter focuses on the promotion of employment of persons with disabilities provided by international and supranational (id. European Union and Council of Europe) legal framework. Starting with the definition of disability and how it has changed in the last decades, the chapter defines the protection of the right to work of disabled people and the legal tools to promote it, also taking into account recent case law.
The right to Work of Disabled Workers in France (French Report)
Authors:   Université Lumière Lyon 2, CERCRID (UMR 5137), Laulom Sylvaine
Published: October 2024

The French disability and employment policy is based on two complementary pillars: the obligation for companies to ensure their workforce includes no less than 6% of disabled workers, and the prohibition of any direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of disability. However, although the 2005 Act has certainly contributed to improving the labour market situation of disabled workers, disabled people continue to be exposed to the risk of exclusion from the labour market. In terms of discrimination, the concept of ‘reasonable accommodation’ has been transposed into French law. To date, there have been very few cases on this issue, and it is therefore not yet possible to analyse how judges may rule on this issue and, particularly, what may constitute a disproportionate burden for employers.
Right to Work and Placement of the Disabled in the Labour Market: The Italian Legal Framework (Italian Report)
Authors:   University of Bari Aldo Moro, Digennaro Pierluigi
Published: October 2024

This paper gives an overview of Italian legal instruments that aim to ensure the integration and participation of disabled persons in the labour market and ultimately in society as a whole. The analysis moves from an examination of Constitutional standards to a consideration of the most detailed regulations. The author also discusses the influence and implementation of international legal regulations in Italian law and the possible different approaches to the definition of disability between these two levels. The paper also summarizes the most relevant court decisions on the subject and describes the present labour market situation with regard to the employment of disabled persons as well as the effectiveness of the law instruments, analysed by means of statistical data. Finally, the author analyses the role of Universities in the placement of young graduates with disabilities and gives examples of best practises and specific programs.
Danish Disability Law and Policy in The Field of Employment (Danish Report)
Authors:   Danish Institute for Human Rights, Ventegodt-Lisberg Maria
Published: October 2024

In Denmark, the labour market has traditionally been governed by the Danish flexicurity model consisting of relatively weak protection against dismissal and relatively strong support for persons who are not in employment. Consequently, reduced working capacity has, as a rule, been considered a just ground for dismissal. The EU Framework Equality Directive challenges the traditional laxity in relation to dismissals due to reduced working capacity when it is related to disability. Traditionally, employment promotional schemes targeting the employment of persons with disabilities have been relatively generous. However new austerity measures have led to cut-backs in these schemes. In sum, the Danish flexicurity model is being challenged both as regards flexibility and security.
Swedish Policy and Regulation on Disability and Work (Swedish Report)
Authors:   Lund University, Inghammar Andreas
Published: October 2024

Even though the Swedish labour market has been more or less intact during the financial crisis in the past six years, persons with reduced working capacity due to disabilities are significantly less integrated in the labour market than other groups in society. Swedish legislation on disability and work provides for a number of different aspects of integrative measures, anti-discrimination and provisions for maintaining employment. Of most significant importance is the strong employment protection scheme, which only allows employers to dismiss sick or disabled permanent workers if they can no longer perform any duties of importance to the employers business. Sweden has ratified the CRPD and implemented the EU directive 2000/78/EC on discrimination law, covering both equal treatment as well as the employer duty to undertake reasonable accommodation. There is, however, not yet an established case law on the reasonableness of adjusments. For persons with reduced working capacity, Swedish legislation offers a number of integrative positive measures, stretching from financing workplace adjustments to supported and even sheltered employments. There is not, and never has been, a disability quota scheme in Sweden. Job-placement activities are primarily effectuated through the Swedish Labour Agency, opening opportunities for unemployed persons with disabilities. Career centers at Swedish universities do not have special programs for disability integration and are, in relation to comparative countries, less developed.
Ecos de la realidad: apuntes para una fenomenología de los sueños
Authors: Vanegas-García José Hoover , Vidarte-Claros Jose Armando
Published: October 2024

Este trabajo es una reflexión teórica con evidencias empíricas sobre los sueños o las ensoñaciones —o composiciones oníricas, como las llamaba Freud— a partir de la investigación “El papel de la conciencia en las experiencias oníricas. En este artículo se busca en primera instancia una descripción desde diferentes autores que han aportado a la fenomenología de los sueños; luego se plantea una reflexión que apunta a defender el ser-en-los-sueños. Posteriormente, se presenta la caracterización sobre el mundo de los sueños como una alternativa del mundo de la vida de Husserl y, por último, se evidencia las descripciones con algunos sueños que se han tomado de la investigación de origen, para culminar con algunos enunciados conclusivos que han de continuar fortaleciendo la fenomenología de los sueños.
Entre la escritura y la praxis: interpretación y consultoría filosófica desde una perspectiva nietzscheana
Authors: Cerezo-Lesmes Manuel , Pineda-Casas Miguel Camilo
Published: October 2024

Este artículo analiza el papel de la escritura en la consultoría filosófica desde una perspectiva nietzscheana, proponiendo que esta facilita la expresión y reconfiguración de las interpretaciones del consultante sobre su vida. Se parte de la premisa de la «voluntad de poder» como principio explicativo de la realidad, que impulsa a los individuos a buscar comprensión y transformación. Así, la actividad filosófica se concibe como una constante interpretación, donde la escritura emerge como herramienta crucial de manifestación de estas interpretaciones preexistentes, para luego ser reinterpretadas. Por su parte, la consultoría filosófica se constituye como un espacio propicio para este acto interpretativo, utilizando la escritura como medio. Este proceso permite a los consultantes examinar y reconfigurar sus percepciones e interpretaciones, conduciendo a nuevas comprensiones de sí mismos. En síntesis, el artículo argumenta que la escritura en la consultoría filosófica no solo es un medio de expresión, sino una actividad filosófica que permite el autoconocimiento a través de la reinterpretación constante de la propia vida.
Bonobos y adopción: un análisis de los presupuestos conceptuales de la cooperación biológica
Authors: Arias-Vélez Mateo
Published: October 2024

Martin Nowak (2011; 2013) propone cinco mecanismos para la cooperación biológica: selección por parentesco, reciprocidad directa, reciprocidad indirecta, reciprocidad de red y selección grupal, los cuales deben explicar todo comportamiento altruista. Para poner a prueba esto, se presentan dos casos de adopción y los cuidados aloparentales por parte de dos madres bonobos a huérfanas extragrupales (Tokuyama et al., 2021). Estos casos demuestran que ninguno de los mecanismos propuestos por Nowak logra explicar del todo el comportamiento altruista. Finalmente, este artículo cuestiona los supuestos que subyacen a la teoría de Nowak para concluir que es la insuficiencia explicativa de estos supuestos lo que nos impide dar cuenta de la cooperación biológica en los casos de adopción animal.
Modelling of Steady-State Seepage of an Embankment Dam Using Teaching-Learning Based Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Günay Arife , Akbaş Sami Oğuzhan
Published: October 2024

The goal of the this study is to investigate the applicability of the teaching-learning based optimization (TLBO) algorithm for modeling seepage in embankment dams. The input parameters selected for the models to be built are the values of permeability (ks), van Genuchten's suitability parameters α and n, whose effect on seepage has been investigated over the years due to their uncertainties. The validity of the TLBO was compared with that of conventional regression analysis (CRA) methods. Both methods were utilized with different regression forms. The parameters chosen as input are modeled as random variables with a log-normal distribution, and total discharge (Q) was obtained. Four statistical indices, that is, root mean square error, mean absolute error, average relative error and coefficient of determination, were used to evaluate the performance of the models. The equations obtained using TLBO algorithms can predict the total discharge in embankment dams better than CRA. In addition, the reliability of TLBO has been demonstrated by conducting analyses using the outputs of CRA as a benchmark.
Grandma's Games Project: Bridging Tradition and Technology Mediated Education
Authors: Vasileva Marina , Bakeva Verica , Vasileva-Stojanovska Tatjana , Malinovski Toni , Trajkovik Vladimir
Published: October 2024

This article presents a project entitled "Grandma’s games", following a research idea to enrich the educational process of K9 students by introducing the traditional children games of our ancestors in the learning environment, revived and adapted for modern students with the aid of information and communication technology. While creating a strong connection between our heritage and the modern educational trends, the project’s intention goes beyond mere fulfilment of educational goals, striving to increase the interest and motivation of primary education students to develop their creativity and originality while learning, with respect of their own personal preferences and cultural heritage. The "Grandma’s games" research project engaged twelve traditional games in the educational activities at primary schools from both rural and non-rural environments in Republic of Macedonia. Descriptive statistics was applied on the data set sampled from the extensive survey conducted among teachers in these schools, to illustrate the benefits from the application of the Grandma’s games in educational process.
Interdisciplinary Study of Numerical Methods and Power Plants Engineering
Authors: OPRIS Ioana
Published: October 2024

The development of technology, electronics and computing opened the way for a cross-disciplinary research that brings benefits by combining the achievements of different fields. To prepare the students for their future interdisciplinary approach,aninterdisciplinary teaching is adopted. This ensures their progress in knowledge, understanding and ability to navigate through different fields. Aiming these results, the Universities introduce new interdisciplinary courses which explore complex problems by studying subjects from different domains. The paper presents a problem encountered in designingpower plants. The method of solvingthe problem isused to explain the numerical methods and to exercise programming.The goal of understanding a numerical algorithm that solves a linear system of equations is achieved by using the knowledge of heat transfer to design the regenerative circuit of a thermal power plant. In this way, the outcomes from the prior courses (mathematics and physics) are used to explain a new subject (numerical methods) and to advance future ones (power plants).
System for Detection of Network Threats based on Classifiers
Authors: Demir Bilgin , Gacovski Zoran , Pivovarov Vladimir , Goracinova Lidija
Published: October 2024

In this paper we present a system that automatically detects and profiles threats on a real network. The realised Threat Detection System (TDS)is based on Snort software and it allows the security experts to evaluate the risk of vulnerability and to retrieve the actual number of threats that are active in the network.Algorithms are presented to determine three properties for each threat: skill, intensity of the attacks and whether the threat is a human or an autonomous computer program.
Finite Element Analysis of Gear Like Form by Using Lateral and Forward Extrusion
Authors: ALTINBALIK Tahir , AYER Önder
Published: October 2024

The aim of this research is the reduction in deformation load, improvement of the mechanical properties of the product by means of an optimum forming process and die profile. Forward extrusion and lateral extrusion were chosen as two different forming methods to manufacture a spur gear form.Four different die geometries were chosen for the forward extrusion; including straight tapered transition profile and cosine transition profile with having two different die lengths. Al 1070 was used as workpiece material in the experimental study. Experiments using five sets of dies with spur gear form were performed, and the measured forming load results were compared with the predictions of the finite element method for the same deformation situations by using DEFORM-3D. The state of stress and strain was also determined for two forming methods by means of DEFORM-3D. Finally, a series of fatigue tests were carried out for four teeth gear forms produced by both processes to evaluate influence of the forming processes.
Usage of Virtual Communication Tools in Business Communication and Negotiation – A Factor of Increased Efficiency
Authors: Ivanovski Ivo , Gruevski Dragan
Published: October 2024

The adaptation of new technologies and their proper usage in business negotiations is essential for further development of this field. With an analysis of face to face and e-negotiations and by utilizing a combination of research methods such as: experiment, survey and interviewing, this paper proves that the usage of virtual communication tools in business negotiations influences the individual perception of the negotiation process, influences the ethics of the negotiators and the mutual trust, but also demonstrates the need of getting these tools professionally closer to the Macedonian business negotiators that lack sufficient interest for investing in such technologies.
Multimedia Products as Basis of New Teaching Organisation (Within Foreign Language Teaching)
Authors: Toteva Dobrinka , Grigorova Evelina
Published: October 2024

University foreign language lecturers need to equalize prior language competence and expand students’ knowledge and skills. The existing teaching approaches prove insufficient, which is a reason to search for new and change the old ones. The development of learning skills using ICT extends basic information channels and thus stimulates the acquisition of new competences. When IT-assisted learning is used in cooperative environment, students gain more knowledge and retain it better. This article is based on practical experience in multimedia product development and study of international attempts to achieve identical teaching goals and turn products into good teaching materials.
Managing Service Quality to Gain Competitive Advantage in Retail Environment
Authors: Jelcic Sandra
Published: October 2024

There are dynamic changes occurring at the retail sale market. There is less emphasized maneuvring space for differentiation. The retailers offer similar assortment of the products with similar prices and quality. This opens more space for differentiation based on providing excellent services. The purpose of this paper is to give an insight into characteristics of retail market of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Also, the importance of intensifying researches on service quality in the above-mentioned environment will be emphasized.
Engineering a Web Based Performance Evaluation System and Devising Mathematical Model forPerformance Measurement
Authors: Fetaj Bekim , Fetaji Majlinda , Ebibi Mirlinda , Begovic Dzavid
Published: October 2024

This research study tries to foster a research on software engineering of a web based solution for performance evaluation. The contributions of the research study are development of a methodology perspective, mathematical model of estimation calculationand performance measurements with its analyses, insights and recommendations. The methodology includes applying different patterns, structural definitions and creating five-layered application that will follow the cyclomatic code analyses recommendations. Another contribution that the study tries to make is to become a good reference point for further researches in developing performance evaluation. Finally, the research results, insights and user evaluations have been stated and recommendations are provided.
The Application of Neural Networks in Balancing Production of Crude Sunflower Oil and Meal
Authors: Ivetic Bojan , Radosav Dragica
Published: October 2024

The aim of the research is to predict specific output characteristics of half finished goods (crude sunflower oil and meal) on the basis of specific input variables (quality and composition of sunflower seeds), with the help of artificial neural networks. This is an attempt to predict the amount much more precisely than is the case with technological calculations commonly used in the oil industry. All input variables are representing the data received by the laboratory, and the output variables except category % of oil which is obtained by measuring the physical quantity of produced crude sunflower oil and sunflower consumed quantity of the processing quality. The correct prediction of the output variables contributes to better sales planning, production of sunflower oil, and better use of storage. Also, the correct prediction of technological results of the quality of crude oil and meal provides timely response and also preventing getting rancid and poor-quality oil, timely categorizing meal, which leads to proper planning and sales to the rational utilization of storage space, allows timely response technologists and prevents the growth of microorganisms in the meal.
The Impact of the Required Reserve on the Monetary Multiplication in the Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Dejanovski Aleksandar , Pavloska Gorgioska Dori
Published: October 2024

One of the primary and most important tasks of any central bank is conducting monetary policy in the state. In Macedonia the only central and issuing bank is the National Bank of Macedonia, which is responsible for the monetary and financial stability in the country, while performing important functions, without which the overall economic and financial system could not exist. In exercising its functions, the National Bank of Macedonia uses a set of economic instruments and policies, from which in RM the most efective is the required resserve. This monetary tool is showing the best results in developing countries where the financial markets are not developed and where there is a high concentration of the banking sector (in RM banks occupy a good 98% of total financial institutions). The role of the reserve will be analyzed through the prism of its effects on the process of multiplication the money supply in the country and its contribution to generating or withdrawal of money by the central bank. The main goal of the paper is to research the required reserve, as a monetary instrument, and to qualify its impact on the monetary creation in the Republic of Macedonia. The basic methods, used in this paper are the positive analysis, comparative analysis and deductive approach.
Trends and Challenges of Electronic Auctions as a New Business Model
Authors: Janeska Margarita , Zdraveski Dejan , Taleska Suzana
Published: October 2024

The virtual internet based market allowed different forms of trading. Electronic business opens up new markets and market segments. Auctions are a very reliable and competitive trading model which allows to achieve fair prices and to choose the optimal business partners. The purpose of this model is that the system can extend the duration of the auction until they met various commercial applications.The basic motivation for research in this paper is the increasing trend of the use of electronic auctions in the process of selling and buying products and services.
Theoretical Analisis of the Effects of Fiscal Policy in Montenegro
Authors: Šehovic Damir
Published: October 2024

The introduction of dollarization (euroization) in Montenegro has had its consequences for the subsequent economic policy, whose main pillar has become the fiscal policy. Given that fiscal policy must be directed towards the achievement of a number of fiscal and non-fiscal objectives, the importance of the careful and adequate management by its holders gains special importance. In the context of the euroized Montenegrin economy, fiscal policy is the most important, and practically the only relevant instrument of macroeconomic management in Montenegro, especially in terms of the realization of the effects of stimulus, stabilization and redistribution.
Analysis and assessment of injury risk in female gymnastics: Bayesian Network approach
Authors: Dimitrova Lyudmila , Petkova Kristina
Published: October 2024

This paper presents a Bayesian network (BN) model for estimating injury risk in female artistic gymnastics. The model illustrates the connections betweenunderlying injury risk factorsthrough a series ofcausal dependencies. The quantitativepart of the model – the conditional probability tables, are determined using ТNormal distribution with parameters, derived by experts. The injury rates calculated by the network are in an agreement with injury statistic data and correctly reports the impact of various risk factors on injury rates. The model is designed to assist coaches and supporting teams in planning the training activity so that injuries are minimized. This study provides important background for further data collection and research necessary to improve the precision of the quantitative predictions of the model.
Fuzzy Clustering Using C-Means Method
Authors: Krastev Georgi , Georgiev Tsvetozar
Published: October 2024

The cluster analysis of fuzzy clustering according to the fuzzy c-means algorithm has been described in this paper: the problem about the fuzzy clustering has been discussed and the general formal concept of the problem of the fuzzy clustering analysis has been presented. The formulation of the problem has been specified and the algorithm for solving it has been described.
Non-Stationary Heat Conduction through Transparent Thermal Insulators
Authors: Sulejmanovic Smajo , Kunosic Suad , Hankic Ema
Published: October 2024

This document refers to the non-stationary heat conduction through transparent thermal insulators. Non-stationary heat transfer means that temperature varies in time, in all points of the thermal field. Temporal and spatial distributions of the temperature inside of the sample are experimentally determined.
Theoretical Calculation of Wind Response of Tall Structure with TMD and Comparison with Eurocode EN 1991-1-4 Procedure 2
Authors: Zdraveski Filip , Mickoski Hristijan
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the possibilities of the Eurocode EN 1991-1-4 to be used to predict the response of structures with installed dynamic vibration absorber or TMD.The analysis is performed in a way that Davenport model is used to conduct theoretical calculation, and then is made calculation according to Eurocode procedure 2. Finally, results from both methods are compared. Floor displacements, accelerations, aerodynamical damping of structure and compliance to serviceability criteria ISO 10137:2007 is being calculated. In the end, remarks concerning the usability of the EN standard for predicting wind response of wind susceptible structures are given on the basis of calculated results from both methods.
Difference between T-SQL and the Relational Model
Authors: Lozic Davor , Simec Alen
Published: October 2024

T-SQL, dialect of SQL, is a language used for a relational database management system (primarily Microsoft’s SQL Server), which in turn is based on the relational model. Understanding some of the key foundation principals can help in a better understanding of the language.
This paper introduces basics of the relational model and the difference between the relational model and the actual T-SQL implementation.Several tightly related topics like predicates, relations, and common misconceptions about databases are also discussed.
Compatibility of the Educational Systems and Capacity to Generate the Same set of Skills for the Future Employees
Authors: POPESCU Cătălin
Published: October 2024

The discussion on the educational systems in varied countries seems endless. There are different viewpoints from one country to another; yet, as the demand on the labour market has become global and, implicitly, the access to the jobs has been extended, the question naturally rises, to what extent are the educational systems convergent and can they generate an identical offer, based on similar skills of the candidates from different countries, aspects which should create equal employment opportunities. In the given context, it is of the utmost importance to create unitary educational systems, across wide geographical spaces, meant to answer such an evolution on economic-social and geo-strategic levels. Also, the educationprovidershave to customizetheiroffer in a proper way in orderto meetthe dynamical demands of employers.
Analysis of the Impact of Human Activities on Indoor Air Quality with Internet of Things Based e-Nose
Authors: Taştan Mehmet , Gökozan Hayrettin , Mutlu Alper
Published: October 2024

Air pollution has become a severe problem in most of the world and is among the governments' prior subjects. In the present time, urban dwellers spend most of their time in confined spaces such as home, office, school, shopping malls, and gyms. Contaminant gases (CO2, CO, NO2) and particulate matters arising from occupant activities such as exercise, sleeping, cooking, smoking, and cleaning are among the most critical factors which influence indoor air quality. Such gasses and particulate matter depend on human activities lower indoor air quality; hence, they cause many serious health problems, especially respiratory tract, cardiovascular and dermatological diseases. In this study, the indoor air quality of housing is examined depending upon occupant activities. Air quality parameters of temperature, humidity, CO2, CO, PM10, NO2, which are collected from the bathroom, kitchen, living room and bedroom of the housing, are measured using 32-bit ESP32 controller and a set of air quality sensors Obtained air quality data is saved to cloud server by the help of mobile user interface developed through Blynk IoT platform. As a result of the analysis, it is observed that occupant activities like sleeping, shower, laundry, and cooking adversely affect indoor air quality.
Behaviour of Radio- Thermoluminescence (X-Ray Irradiated), Thermal and Structural Characterization of Limestone
Authors: Katı Mehmet İsmail
Published: October 2024

In this study, it was reported radioluminescence properties of limestone from Kütahya, Turkey for the first time in this study, which has been the subject of many studies in both mineralogical and gemological fields. Limestone is the general name of carbonate roks, which is the mineral with typical colors according to the impurity elements in rock and exhibited luminescence properties under x-ray irradiation. The radio&thermoluminescence data were analyzed for limestone. Besides, x-ray diffraction pattern was created for structural characterization, scanning electron microscope images and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy maps were taken to determine morphological features. When the radioluminescence spectrum of the limestone was detailed, a broad emission consisting of several peaks was observed in the visible region. In the thermoluminescence spectrum taken after the x-ray excitation of the limestone, three thermoluminescence peaks were observed at 97 oC, 170oC and 320 oC. Also; TL kinetic parameters are reported; The activation energy (E) and frequency factor (s) of the first peak were determined in detail using the methods of peak shape and varying heating rates.
Effect of the concentration and ionic form of nitrogen (N) on photosynthesis, growth and fruit production of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)
Authors: Cárdenas-Navarro Raúl , Luna-Béjar Jesús Alonso , Castellanos-Morales Vilma del Carmen , Bravo-Hernández Nayda Luz , López-Pérez Luis
Published: October 2024

The aim of this work was to evaluate the main effects and the interactions of nitrogen (N) concentration and ammonium (NH4+): nitrate (NO3-) proportion in the nutrient solution, on net photosynthesis, plant growth, production and quality of fruits on blueberry (Vaccinium corimbosum L.) plants. The studied factors were N concentration (0.6 and 6.0 mM) and NH4+: NO3- proportion (100 % NH4+, 50 % NH4+ - 50 % NO3- and 100 % NO3-). 243 days after the experiment establishment net photosynthesis (PN) was measured and a day after, leaf area (LA), shoots fresh weight (SFW) and roots fresh weight (RFW) were determined. Fruit yield (FY), fruit diameter (FD) and Brix degrees (oBrix) were evaluated in four harvests along fruit production period. The results showed higher values on PN, LA, SFW, FY and FD in plants that received 6.0 mM N as NH4+; nevertheless, N concentration altered the NH4+: NO3- proportion effects and at 0.6 mM N only FY and FD maintained such a pattern. It is concluded that N concentration modifies the effect of NH4+: NO3- proportion and it is proposed that the effects of both factors on photosynthesis, growth and fruit production of blueberry were mediated by their interaction with plant carbohydrates availability.
The potential application of agroforestry residues in the adsorption of aniline
Authors: González-Tineo Perla Alejandrina , Villegas Peralta Yedidia , González-González Beatriz Guadalupe , Meza-Escalante Edna Rosalba , Serrano-Palacios Denisse
Published: October 2024

A low-cost activated carbon based on agroforestry residues (AAC) was synthesized and characterized to remove aniline (AN), a healthy and environmentally toxic substance. The batch adsorption assays were used to assess the effect of contact time (1, 2, 6, 12, and 24 h), pH (2, 4, 6, and 8), and with 1, 5, and 10 mg/L AN concentration. The adsorption mechanism of AN on ACC and commercial carbons (GAP and PAC) was evaluated and compared through Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin isotherms. The results show that AN removal increases with decreasing pH, reaching a maximum removal capacity of AAC of 90 %. AAC resulted in similar efficiency to GAC > 90 % to 1 and 5 mg/L. Langmuir shows the best-fit model reaching an R2 of 0.98. These models explain that the adsorption mechanism of AN on ACC is homogeneous, and monolayer adsorption occurs, achieving a maximum capacity of 1.20 and 1.16 mg/g for ACC and PAC, respectively, with a possible endothermic mechanism suggested by Temkin. The results showed that AAC could be considered an effective and economical adsorbent in removing the AN.
Healing Hives: Exploring the Effects of Beekeeping on Veteran Mental Health and Quality of Life Authors
Authors: Carter Valerie , Ingrao Adam , Bennett Jessie L. , Gould Christine
Published: October 2024

Veterans experience higher risks of suicide and mental health disorders due to the traumas of military service, disabilities, and the difficulties of reassimilation into civilian life. Therapeutic interventions using human-animal interactions have shown promising results in reducing many risk factors affecting veterans’ quality of life. This quality improvement project sought to consider if veterans participating in a recreational therapy program focused on beekeeping and administered by the Department of Veteran Affairs would experience quality of life improvements using a standardized EQ-5D-5L assessment. Our results indicate significant changes in mobility, anxiety/depression, and overall health for veterans participating in beekeeping as a recreational therapy. Implications for practice and future research are presented.
Effects of Preferred Music on Older Adults with Dementia: An Observational Study
Authors: VanHoose Holly A. , Van Puymbroeck Marieke
Published: October 2024

Dementia is becoming more prevalent as the population of adults over the age of 65 increases. With an increase in this disease comes a need for interventions, as dementia is incurable, and nonpharmacological interventions are essential to reduce associated behaviors associated with dementia. This single subject A-B experimental design took place in the upper midwestern United States with individuals diagnosed with dementia who have documented moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment and demonstrated dementia-related behaviors. Demographic and personalized treatment data were collected through chart reviews and interviews with staff and participants before starting baseline observations. The lead investigator conducted A-phase baseline behavioral observations using time sampling for five consecutive days followed by B-phase experimental behavioral observations using time sampling for five consecutive days. The data suggested that preferred music can improve quality of life for individuals with dementia by reducing dementia-related behaviors. Implications for recreational therapy practice are included.
Food sovereignty or food security? which way for sub-Saharan Africa
Authors:   Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Musotsi Anne
Published: October 2024

A lot of debates originating from the Americas and the global north have been ongoing regarding the right to food. These debates are centred around the concept of food sovereignty, pitting it against the more established food security concept. The right to food was first established in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and incorporated into the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
The dominant policy approach to the right to food has been improperly underpinned by a food security paradigm
Authors:   People’s Health Movement and World Public Health Nutrition Association,, Schuftan Claudio
Published: October 2024

Focusing on food security is hiding the true challenge of reclaiming a truly democratic path to the right to food and adequate nutrition. Under the food security paradigm, the question of power in the food system never comes up. So, as long as access to food is guaranteed under some system or other, there is no problem. Therefore, the notion of ‘securing-the-needs-of-the-hungry’ is also meant to signal the presence of a ‘security’ discourse that identifies ‘hunger’ and the ‘hungry’ as a threat to the political economy. The dearth of active scholarship in this area may be due, in part, to the opposition that the Via Campesina’s food sovereignty narrative poses to the existing institutions handling food issues, particularly at their governance level. The increasing dependence on agriculture --not as a source of food for direct consumption, but as a source of inputs for the food processing industry-- means that the raw food commodities produced by agriculture will have a diminishing potential to directly impact human consumption and health since many are processed, reshaped and transformed into unhealthy ultra-processed formulations.
Play Therapy for Children Exposed to Natural Disasters
Authors: Dalkılınç Gökçen , Okumuş Selin , Güloğlu Berna
Published: October 2024

Natural disasters occur with increasing frequency every year in our country and around the world. The largest forest fires, in recorded history, occurred in Türkiye in 2021, and the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, called the disaster of the century, occurred in 2023. Between these dates, our country has struggled with disasters such as avalanches and floods, as well as earthquakes and fires. Due to their unexpected nature and devastating impact on individuals' lives, natural disasters can also have shocking effects on individuals' mental health. Undoubtedly, many people have been affected by these disasters. However, children are a risky group among those affected by natural disasters because their coping skills are limited and they have not yet achieved their independence. In addition, it is known that traumatic experiences in the first years of life negatively affect the individual's development. Therefore, it is thought that the psychological support provided to children after a natural disaster is important. In this sense, play therapy appears as one of the effective intervention methods in the psychological support service provided after natural disasters. The aim of this study was to enable mental health professionals working with children exposed to disaster to understand possible psychopathologies and to create a framework for the role of play therapy in intervening.
The Virtuous Circle of Governance in Tourism Destinations: Enhancing Competitiveness and Sustainability
Authors: Gispert Octavi Bono i
Published: October 2024

Tourism governance has evolved significantly since the 1990s, shifting from traditional destination planning to more inclusive and collaborative models. This article explores the evolution of governance in tourism, emphasizing its potential to create a virtuous circle of continuous improvement. Governance in tourism is particularly relevant due to the sector’s transversal nature, which requires the involvement of multiple stakeholders, including public authorities, private enterprises, and local communities. Effective governance aims to enhance both competitiveness and sustainability, two central objectives for destination management. The article identifies seven key dimensions of governance—participation, coherence, responsibility, effectiveness, know-how/quality, openness, and simplification—each of which plays a crucial role in ensuring successful governance. Furthermore, it highlights the dynamics of the virtuous circle, where open communication fosters trust and capacity, enabling productive participation. This, in turn, leads to coherent action aligned with long-term goals, enhanced by expertise and a commitment to quality. Responsible decision-making ensures sustainability, thereby reinforcing the entire process. Ultimately, the virtuous circle of governance creates a self-reinforcing system that continuously improves the effectiveness and adaptability of tourism management. By adopting this governance model, destinations can better address the complexities of the tourism sector, fostering sustainable development while ensuring competitiveness.
Permanencia de tamales de origen ancestral en el edén tabasqueño
Authors: Baeza Mendoza Lourdes , Centurión Hidalgo Dora , Espinosa Moreno Judith , García Centurión José Alberto , Pérez Robles Leonor del Carmen , Sánchez Ruiz Blanca Alicia , Lara Pérez Fernando
Published: October 2024

Entre los alimentos de maíz de origen mesoamericano que han pervivido en las festividades de todas las culturas desde el nacimiento hasta la muerte de sus pobladores, se encuentran los atoles y tamales. A pesar de que han evolucionado, el saber-hacer, la sustitución de ingredientes y envolturas y la tecnología de la cocción al vapor han permanecido en el tiempo. El presente estudio tuvo la finalidad de realizar un registro de los nombres de los tamales presentes en todos los municipios del estado de Tabasco, así como realizar un acercamiento a las formas tradicionales de prepararlos. Se encontró que el conocimiento de la preparación del maíz, tanto el cocido en agua como el nixtamalizado (cocido con cal) es determinante para el tipo de masa deseada: dura para los tamales denominados manea o suave para los de masa colada. A partir de allí se determina la forma: esférico, rectangular, cuadrado o cilíndrico o forma de puro. El nombre del tamal lo determina el sabor que le proporcionan los vegetales (chipilín, frijol, momo), las aves (pavo, pato, gallina) o los pescados y quelonios (pejelagarto, topén, guao), entre otros. Para la envoltura se aprovechan las hojas que se cultivan, como las de maíz y de plátano, o se recolectan, como las hojas de tó y de popal. Se encontraron setenta tipos de tamales y algunos informantes reportaron como tamales otros veinte alimentos porque se envuelven en hojas y se cuecen al vapor; ejemplo de ellos es el mone y el potze. En el caso particular del estado de Tabasco, los nombres de algunos tamales han conservado su origen en lenguas indígenas, como el chanchan, pibipollo, mone, potze y sixguá. Por otro lado, la costumbre familiar para elaborar tamales es una actividad ardua porque la cantidad a preparar es numerosa, lo que implica un gasto económico mayor. Por ello, se reúnen para realizarla y cada miembro desempeña las actividades asignadas por las personas mayores que poseen toda la experiencia de vida adquirida desde sus abuelas. Este trabajo colaborativo se reconoce como cohesión familiar.
INSECURE ON THE PERSPECTIVE OF TAFSĪR AL-JAYLĀNĪ
Authors: Darmawan Darmawan , Ulfiyaddin Nuri Fikriyati , Rahmatullah Salim
Published: October 2024

Insecurity has now become a common thing that affects many people. Many people worry about their future or feel inferior when facing reality or interacting with others. Excessive worry can prevent someone from doing activities or doing something. Insecurity can be a disease that disrupts people's mental health. If not handled well, anxiety, low self-esteem, and feeling unable to accept oneself completely, including feeling inferior, can make someone prefer to be alone and what is most worrying is that when insecurity is not handled well, there is a risk of increasing cases of suicide. Insecurity can be caused by many things, including changes in the environment and times. Materialism results in the loss of the essence of life, which leads to a crisis of meaning, values ​​, and spirituality. Spiritual values ​​can help someone avoid insecurity. A spiritual crisis and mental well-being can trigger emotional anxiety. This research aims to explore the Al-Qur'an's views regarding the phenomenon of insecurity in Tafsīr al-Jaylānī. From an Islamic perspective, the solution to overcoming insecurity includes obedience to Allah, humility, and patience. This research method is qualitative with a character thematic approach. Although al-Jaylānī does not discuss insecurity explicitly, he emphasizes the importance of repentance and returning to spiritual values. The implications of the interpretation show that the Qur'an provides solutions through obedience, patience, and strengthening self-confidence.
DNA Damage, Transposable Element Expression and Their Associated Factors in Aging
Authors: Mitiku Temesgen , Abebe Betelhem , Birhane Nega , Getie Birhan
Published: October 2024

Aging is a gradual and irreversible physiological process that leads to declines in tissue and cell functions, along with an increased risk of developing various age-related diseases. The primary driving force associated with aging is the accumulation of damaged genetic material in the cell, such as DNA. DNA damage can be caused by endogenous and exogenous factors, which leads to genome instability, mitochondrial dysfunction, epigenetic modifications, and proteostatic disturb. Another driving force associated with aging is the disruption of cellular metabolism. This disruption is closely linked to alterations in the function of metabolic pathways, including insulin/IGF-1 and mTOR, which regulate crucial cellular processes like cell growth, cell proliferation, and apoptosis. The activation of the insulin/IGF-1 signaling pathway highly promotes cell growth and proliferation, while also inhibits autophagy and increasing ROS production. This ultimately leads to accelerated aging. Another crucial signaling pathway is the mTOR signaling pathway. It is responsible for detecting nutrient availability and controlling cell growth and metabolism. The dysregulation of mTOR function can lead to the development of neurodegenerative diseases, which are characterized by the aggregation of protein. Activation of transposable elements is the other driving force of aging, caused by changes in DNA methylation and the loss of heterochromatin. As a result, this leads to DNA damage, genomic instability, and inflammation. The aim of this review is to elucidate the consequence of DNA damage and other associated factors drive aging.
Targeting Lung Cancer Progression: The Promise of CIMAvax-EGF as a Preventative and Therapeutic Vaccine
Authors: Banigallapati Sriram
Published: October 2024

Lung cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, leading to about 125,070 deaths in the U.S. each year. Survival rates depend on the type and spread of cancer, with localized non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) having a 5-year survival rate of 64%. High mortality is primarily due to late detection and the older age of patients, making surgery too risky. As a result, preventative measures like vaccines are crucial. This paper reviews the literature on CIMAvax-EGF, an EGF-based vaccine for lung cancer, evaluating its preventive potential, impact on survival in advanced NSCLC, and effect on lung cancer mortality in combination with other therapies. CIMAvax-EGF is a promising vaccine targeting the Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which promotes cancer cell growth. The vaccine prevents EGF from binding to its receptor by inducing anti-EGF antibodies, potentially halting cancer progression. It shows significant potential for treating advanced NSCLC, with vaccinated patients having a median overall survival of 12.43 months compared to 9.43 months in unvaccinated individuals. A Phase III trial showed that 78.8% of patients had a good antibody response (GAR), leading to longer survival. CIMAvax-EGF is well-tolerated, with mild to moderate side effects, and its efficacy is enhanced when combined with other therapies, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors. Given its ability to target cancer's underlying mechanisms and boost other treatments, CIMAvax-EGF represents a significant advancement in the fight against lung cancer. Administering this vaccine preventively and during treatment could be a major step in reducing lung cancer mortality.
Quantum Relativity (Universe Arose)
Authors: Ismail Ahmed Mohamed , Mohamed Samira Ezzat
Published: October 2024

This research answers the knowledge gap regarding the explanation of the quantum jump of the electron. This scientific paper aims to complete Einstein’s research regarding general relativity and attempt to link general relativity to quantum laws.