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Headteachers Induction on Public Procurement Regulations and their Implementation in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
Authors: Mulwa Dr. Janet
Published: October 2024

This study sought to investigate the influence of Headteachers induction on public procurement regulations and their implementation in public secondary schools in Migwani District, Kenya. The study objective sought to determine whether the information provided during the induction on public procurement regulations was sufficient enough to influence headteachers’ effective implementation of public procurement regulations in their schools. This study is based on Social and Economic Organization theory (bureaucracy) by Max Weber (Max 1947). The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The target population consisted of 29 public secondary schools which consisted of headteachers. Two public secondary schools out of the 29 public secondary schools were used for pilot study. The sample size was 27 public secondary schools. Census was used to select a sample of 27 headteachers. The study used questionnaires as a tool for data collection. The instrument validity was tested by a pilot study. A test-retest technique was used to ascertain instrument reliability. From the findings, it was found that at least thirty-four-point eight percent (34.8%) of the headteachers which was below average said that the information given during induction training was sufficient while majority of the headteachers which was sixty-two-point two percent said that the information given during induction was not sufficient. The study concluded that comprehensive induction programs are essential for preparing headteachers to implement public procurement regulations. The study recommended that Headteachers in public secondary schools should be inducted immediately after appointment to headship positions.
Neuroestimulación de raíces sacras a través del hiato sacro: ¿nuevos horizontes terapéuticos?
Authors: Iglesias Brenda , Rezoagli Antonio Carlos
Published: October 2024

Los abordajes anatómicos para la estimulación de los nervios sacros incluyen los métodos transsacrales, retrógrados y anterógrados (caudales). Si bien su eficacia en afecciones urológicas está bien documentada, su aplicación en el tratamiento de afecciones no urológicas constituye un campo en constante evolución con resultados prometedores. En este contexto, presentamos una serie retrospectiva de casos centrada en tres pacientes con diferentes condiciones dolorosas (dolor perineal, coccigodinia y dolor sacroilíaco) sometidos a estimulación de raíces sacras a través del hiato sacro. Tras el implante del neuroestimulador, los tres pacientes experimentaron una reducción significativa en la intensidad del dolor y la necesidad de medicamentos analgésicos. Así mismo, todos los pacientes informaron una mejoría en la calidad de vida, con una mayor capacidad funcional y un mejor estado emocional.Estos hallazgos subrayan la importancia de continuar explorando y expandiendo las aplicaciones de la estimulación de raíces sacras a un espectro más amplio de afecciones, lo que podría beneficiar a un número significativamente mayor de pacientes con dolor perineal y sacro de diversas etiologías.
A study on the impact of regulatory challenges on the earnings of Indian street vendors : A case study of Puri district
Authors: Sahoo Smruti Rekha
Published: October 2024

Street vendors form a significant and diverse segment of the informal economy that operate without fixed business premises. Their contribution to the GDP cannot be ignored and they play a crucial role in the overall economic development. Despite the positive contributions, they are often subjected to different vulnerabilities and regulatory challenges being one of them. This paper is a descriptive study which aims to examine how different regulatory issues impacts the earnings of street vendors on daily basis. Statistical techniques like confirmatory factor analysis to identify the different indicators of regulatory challenges and ordinal logistic regression have been used to study its impact on earnings. Results showed that there is a strong negative relationship between regulatory issues and income which is consistent across different levels of income.
Desarrollo de recubrimientos funcionales nanoestructurados basados en la incorporación de óxidos metálicos fotocatalíticos
Authors:   , Sandúa Fernández Xabier
Published: October 2024

This work focuses on the development of functional photocatalytic coatings through the incorporation of metal oxides. Initially, the functionalization and optimization of a photocatalytic coating are carried out, with TiO2 as the main precursor. To achieve this, a comparative study is conducted using various deposition techniques capable of immobilizing the TiO2 precursor in a matrix of polymeric fibers obtained through the electrospinning technique, using the polymer PAA. Once the two immobilization techniques that yield the best results are identified, another comparative study is conducted in which different metal oxides (WO3, Fe2O3, SrTiO3) are introduced as co-adjuvants for TiO2. From this study, the combination of active compounds and the most functional immobilization technique is determined. After obtaining the optimal photocatalytic coating, a study on the degradation of different organic dyes is conducted to examine the degradation trends of these dyes when deposited on the same type of photocatalytic coating. Finally, to obtain a coating that can also be activated in the visible light range, gold nanoparticles are synthesized on the surface of the TiO2 particles to activate the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect. In this way, photocatalysis can be activated with a source that emits within the visible spectrum.
Restful Rehabilitation: Sleep’s Essential Role in Occupational Therapy Education, Intervention, and Research
Authors: Browning Jason , Ludwig Rebecca , Eakman Aaron , Sanders Martha , Faulkner Sophie , Enam Nabila , van der Veen Robert D. , Latella Donna , Poole Cindy W. , Bendixen Roxanna M. , Hartman Amy G.
Published: October 2024

All humans have the occupational right to sleep; therefore, occupational therapy practitioners must prioritize sleep with their clients. In this column, we identify ways to incorporate sleep health into the education and training of occupational therapy practitioners. This starts with identifying entry-level and continuing education opportunities to proclaim sleep as an occupation and a basic biological need. Current practitioners must recognize that sleep health is multidisciplinary, and existing interventions can help clients achieve good sleep health throughout their lifespan. Given the paucity of sleep research in occupational therapy, the potential exists to investigate new, occupation-based assessments and interventions. We provide specific approaches to expand sleep and sleep health knowledge in occupational therapy education, practice, and research.
Assessment of legume species for biological nitrogen fixation potential in smallholder farming systems of Kiambu County, Kenya: A participatory approach
Authors: Abwao Joan
Published: October 2024

This study examined the Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) potential of various legume species in Limuru, Kiambu County, Kenya, focusing on smallholder mixed crop-livestock farmers. Nitrogen is vital to plant growth, particularly for protein synthesis and photosynthesis. Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF), a process by which legumes transform atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form, increases soil fertility and decreases synthetic fertilisers need. The problem addressed was identifying the most effective legumes for improving soil fertility in this region. Using purposive sampling, community-based organisations (CBOs) participated in focus group discussions, where farmers planted experimental plots, collected soil samples, and counted nodules. Destructive sampling was employed during flowering to assess nodulation, with nodules classified based on their ability to fix nitrogen. Results showed Rose coco beans ranked highest due to their efficient nitrogen fixation and adaptability to varying soils and temperatures, followed by Albus lupin and Black and White faba beans. Desmodium also demonstrated persistent nodulation, while indigenous Kienyeji legumes, though less efficient, improved soil fertility. Garden peas, cowpeas, and green grams had lower nitrogen-fixing performance in Limuru's cool, humid climate. This study concludes that Rose coco beans and Albus lupins are highly suitable for improving soil fertility in the region. Participatory methods strengthened farmers' knowledge of sustainable agriculture, and qualitative data highlighted the practical value of BNF legumes. Future research should expand legume trials and explore the use of rhizobia inoculants to further enhance BNF efficiency, supporting long-term agricultural sustainability.
ESTRATÉGIAS FINANCEIRAS INTEGRADAS: MÉTODOS DE GESTÃO, ANÁLISE DE INVESTIMENTOS, AVALIAÇÃO DE RISCOS E TOMADA DE DECISÃO PARA A OTIMIZAÇÃO DE RECURSOS E MAXIMIZAÇÃO DE VALOR
Authors: TOGNI Júlia Guedes , IAMASSAKI Bruno Kenji Nakano , NATALI Lucas Camargo
Published: October 2024

This study explores integrated financial strategies as an essential approach to optimizing resources and maximizing value in organizations. The research analyzes financial management methods, investment analysis techniques and risk assessment approaches, highlighting the importance of strategic decision-making in complex environments. Integrated financial management allows for a more efficient allocation of resources, risk reduction and more informed decisions, providing a significant competitive advantage in the market. In addition, the integration of different functional areas improves organizational agility and the ability to adapt to constant market changes. The results suggest that companies that adopt these strategies achieve significant improvements in resource allocation, risk management and strategic decision-making. They are thus better placed to face contemporary challenges and guarantee long-term sustainability, ensuring their growth and success in a dynamic economic scenario.
PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRO-TOURISM ON THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   International Educational Corporation, Ostapenko I.I. , Bryantsev A.A. ,   International Educational Corporation
Published: October 2024

This article discusses the potential for the development of agro-tourism, which is an industry of the national economy that requires significant investment. Agro-ecotourism is one of the most popular forms of modern recreational activity. Depending on their specific characteristics, natural and climatic conditions, and management practices, various countries of the world organize this activity in different ways. It has been determined in this work that recreational activities are based on agro-landscapes and natural recreational resources. A systematic approach was the basic methodological foundation for this research, specifically the method of factor analysis, which enabled the identification of key questions for surveys that form the basis for prospects for agro-ecotourism development. A sociological survey conducted by KAZTOUR based on the author’s questionnaire revealed population preferences in the field of agrotourism. Among the organisers of tourist trips, 30.9% chose hiking, 24.4% chose enjoying nature, 15.5% wished to get acquainted with agriculture and care for animals, and 13.6% expressed a desire to receive diverse impressions from a business trip. The majority of people (70.4%) preferred a foothill landscape, 26.1% preferred a river-steppe landscape, and only 3.4% preferred a desert landscape. Most respondents, 47.6%, preferred two-day trips with overnight stays, another third, 33%, chose one-day trips without overnight stay, and only 7% of respondents chose a week-long vacation. A program has been proposed for the successful development of agritourism in Kazakhstan at the city or even country level, reflecting factors that will lead to a high demand for agritourism among the population. These factors are listed in the results of the article. As part of the development of the tourism cluster in the republic, priority areas for tourism have been identified: business tourism, ecological tourism, cultural and educational tourism, active and adventure tours. The main tasks have been identified and necessary methods have been proposed to address the issues of popularization and development of agritourism on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
ANALYSIS OF I-BEAM WITH CORRUGATED WEB AND TECHNOLOGICAL PERFORATIONS UNDER STATIC LOAD
Authors:   Scientific research institute RAS Group Expert, Bryantsev A.A. , Ostapenko I.I. ,   International Educational Corporation
Published: October 2024

The article is aimed at studying the operation of welded I-beams with corrugated web and technological perforations under static loading. The relevance of the study is due to the lack of specific instructions on the pitch, diameter and methods of strengthening technological perforations in the Republic of Kazakhstan and other countries. In this study the method of computer modeling with the help of the program complex LIRA-SAPR-2022 was used. The study was carried out for the beam, taking into account different sizes of perforations in the beam web, distances between the perforations, with and without perforation. The beam deformability and the beam stability with and without perforations under static concentrated load was analyzed. Twenty-nine beam models were analyzed, three circular perforations with diameters of 0,25 , 0,5 , 0,75 were formed in the webs of the beam models, where is the height of the corrugated web. The center of the perforations was located in the middle of the web height. The distance between the centers of the perforations were taken 2d, 3d and 4d, where d is the diameter of the perforation. Analysis of the performance of beam models with perforations under load showed that the bearing capacity of the beam decreases with increasing perforation pitch and perforation diameter. The most optimum perforation diameter for design may be perforation diameter 0,25 and 0,5 with perforation pitch 2d.
STUDIES OF THE EFFECT OF REINFORCEMENT WITH GEOSYNTHETIC MATERIALS ON THE STRENGTH OF SOILS UNDER CONDITIONS OF TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION AND SINGLE-PLANE SECTION
Authors:   International Educational Corporation, Kanatova Zh.K. , Jumadilova S.Zh. ,   International Educational Corporation, Temirbekova F.B. ,   International Educational Corporation, Aliev I.O. ,   International Educational Corporation
Published: October 2024

The study is a comprehensive analysis of the effect of geosynthetic materials on the strength characteristics of soils under triaxial compression and single plane shear conditions. The triaxial compression method is used to investigate the complex effects on soil specimens, which reflects real conditions and ensures the reliability of the results.The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of geosynthetic materials as a means of soil reinforcement. Particular attention is paid to analysing changes in the mechanical properties of soils reinforced with different types of geosynthetics compared to unreinforced samples. The study includes laboratory tests, during which the parameters of strength, deformability and stability of soils under different loads and variations of test conditions are evaluated.The results of the study provide important information for specialists in geotechnical design and construction. They help to evaluate the effectiveness of geosynthetic materials in strengthening soil structures under high loads and complex conditions.Additionally, the study includes an analysis of the effect of geogrid on the strength of weak soils, which allows to identify optimal strengthening options and compare their effectiveness.Thus, the study is a relevant contribution to the development of knowledge on the interaction between geosynthetic materials and soil structures, contributes to the optimisation of design and increases the durability of soil structures
Microfinance Providers and Rural Lending in the Province of Carniola Before 1914: a Case Study of the District Credit Cooperative Litija
Authors: Henig Miščič Nataša
Published: October 2024

The study provides new insights and compares two different types of microfinance intermediaries and their role and impact on the economic and financial situation of the rural population before the beginning of World War I. The abolition of serfdom in the Habsburg monarchy in 1848 had a significant impact on traditional life in the second half of the 19th century. Peasants became landowners, and their participation in the market and monetary economy became crucial. The development of microfinance intermediaries, such as savings banks and credit cooperatives, was essential for the financial inclusion of the rural population. The article shows the development of credit operations in a rural environment using the example of the District Credit Cooperative Litija.
Suicide in the Austrian Littoral at the turn of the 20th century
Authors: Bratož Urška
Published: October 2024

The paper seeks to examine the social image of suicide at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, especially in the case of Trieste as a major Austrian urban centre, where the suicide rates were more visibly increasing at least from the 1870s onwards. The perception of the growing presence of suicide in society made it possible to observe what the reflections on suicide from the last quarter of the 19th century brought from different parts of Europe (Morselli, Masaryk, Durkheim) and at the same time how the discourses around suicide shed light on a somewhat broader picture of society, including its fears (of social problems and change, not least the potential threat of the imitative effect that the daily press was believed to create by reporting on suicides).
The newspaper discourse usually followed the scientific publications of the time, and the contemporaneous observations on the mass of suicides were confirmed through statistical analyses and medical, sociological, philosophical and other debates, while also raising many other social issues with which suicide in urban areas could be linked (alcoholism, the growth of the proletariat, poverty, changing values, etc.). All of this shaped the public debate on suicide as a problem of modern society, with an emphasis on (big) cities, where the problem of suicide was much more pronounced than in smaller non-industrial towns or in the countryside of the Austrian Littoral.
"We ourselves proudly chose death." The Concept of Heroic Partisan Suicide in Slovenia in the Yugoslav Context
Authors: Smiljanić Ivan
Published: October 2024

The article focuses on the concept of heroic suicide among Yugoslav and especially Slovenian partisans during the Second World War. Partisan command expected fighters to commit suicide in extreme circumstances to avoid ignominious capture, torture and potential treason. After the war, partisan suicides were formally recognized as a heroic act of the highest self-sacrifice, but at the same time they also represented a grey area of Yugoslav memory of the war because they raised challenging moral questions, such as the inadmissibility of suicide from the point of view of Marxist ethics. Opinions expressed in the Yugoslav professional and lay public about the partisan heroic suicides were diverse. Attitudes towards suicide were different in different parts of the country, supposedly depending on the traditional perceptions of death and suicide held by regional or local communities.
Media Portrayals of Suicide's Risk and Protective Factors in Slovenia (1959 – 1999)
Authors: Zadravec Šedivy Nuša , Borko Polonca , Gomboc Vanja , Poštuvan Vita
Published: October 2024

This study examined the historical shifts in Slovenian public attitudes towards suicide by analyzing media coverage in two major Slovenian newspapers from 1959 to 1999. We conducted a database search and analyzed 1,785 relevant articles from an initial pool of 13,042 hits. Our findings reveal that the media reported more frequently on risk factors for suicide than on protective factors across the decades. The most frequently mentioned risk factors included individual characteristics such as gender and mental health issues, with community factors becoming more prominent over time. Regarding protective factors, the focus paralleled the emphasis on individual risk factors, with interpersonal factors primarily reported in the 1960s and a growing recognition of community factors by the 1990s. This underscores a broader shift towards holistic understanding of risk and protecitve factors, with community-based approaches in suicide prevention, reflecting evolving public health paradigms.
Media Coverage of Suicidal Behaviour in the Context of Slovenian independence
Authors: Gračner Jure , Flamiš Asja , Huskić Adelisa , Poštuvan Vita
Published: October 2024

Slovenia was part of Yugoslavia and became independent in 1991 after a ten-day war. Slovenia had the highest suicide rate of all the member states of Yugoslavia. All young men in Yugoslavian states served the military out of their home state and some soldiers returned in a coffin because of suicide. This, among other factors, was the trigger for the discussion about independence, in which Slovenian newspapers played a part. Suicide rates tend to be lower in wartime, but soldiers also face an array of risk factors for suicidality. The aim of the study was to understand which stories about suicide were published in the Slovenian newspapers Delo and Večer. We analyzed the period before, during and after independence. We found three predominant themes: stories about Slovenian soldiers, political agenda and informative articles. Political agenda was in the foreground before independence, namely the desire for independence and later the consequences of independence. Stories about Slovenian soldiers were most common in the period of independence, with tales of actual suicides with the use of firearms as a method of suicide. In the post-independence period, we have mainly identified articles that give an insight into society's attitude towards suicide. This study sheds light on how suicide in the military was portrayed in the Slovenian media before, during and after independence.
Gizi ibu menyusui dan mitos-mitos pemberian ASI
Authors: Rahman Listhia Hardiati
Published: October 2024

Latar belakang. Masa menyusui sama pentingnya dengan masa kehamilan. Pada saat menyusui, ibu harus memenuhi kebutuhan zat gizi karena asupan makanan ibu dapat mempengaruhi kualitas dan kuantitas Air Susu Ibu (ASI) yang dihasillkan. Namun, pemenuhan kebutuhan gizi ini memiliki tantangan di masyarakat yang sampai saat ini masih berkembang. Tantangan tersebut adalah adanya mitos atau kepercayaan terkait mitos-mitos pemberian ASI yang belum terbukti secara ilmiah
Metode. Bentuk kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berupa edukasi gizi ibu menyusui dan mitos-mitos pemberian ASI dengan media kuliah Whatapps (Kulwap). Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada  tanggal 7 September 2021.
Hasil. Sebagian besar respon peserta memilih netral (71,4%) dan sisanya setuju (29,6%) pada perrnyataan materi yang disampaikan cukup jelas, materi yang disampaikan bermanfaat dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, materi tersusun secara sistematis, dan materi cukup menarik.
Kesimpulan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dapat menambah informasi mengenai gizi ibu menyusui dan mitos pemberian ASI.
O IMPACTO DAS DOENÇAS OCUPACIONAIS NO DIREITO PREVIDENCIÁRIO: UMA ANÁLISE DA INADEQUAÇÃO DAS LEIS PREVIDÊNCIÁRIAS À REALIDADE DAS DOENÇAS ADQUIRIDAS NO AMBIENTE DE TRABALHO
Authors: Santos Michelle Pereira dos , Rezende Paulo Izidio da Silva
Published: October 2024

Este estudo visa analisar os impactos dos acidentes no ambiente de trabalho e das doenças ocupacionais no sistema de previdência social. Financeiramente, esses eventos resultam em custos diretos, como despesas médicas e benefícios previdenciários, e custos indiretos, como perda de produtividade e necessidade de substituição de mão de obra. Esses fatores não apenas pressionam o orçamento da previdência, mas também afetam a estabilidade econômica geral, prejudicando a capacidade de investimento em outros setores essenciais. Além disso, a frequência desses incidentes ressalta a urgência de políticas eficazes de prevenção, que não apenas reduzem os custos associados, mas também promovem ambientes de trabalho mais seguros e saudáveis. A prevenção, portanto, não é apenas uma questão de economia, mas também de ética e responsabilidade social, impactando diretamente a qualidade de vida dos trabalhadores e a coesão social. Em última análise, abordar esses desafios de maneira abrangente é fundamental para sustentar um sistema previdenciário robusto e garantir o bem-estar geral da sociedade.
GESTÃO DE RECURSOS SOB A PROPRIEDADE PRIVADA: DA ARMADILHA MALTHUSIANA À CONTEMPORANEIDADE
Authors: Dias Diniz Didier , Stakoviak Júnior Paulo Beli Moura
Published: October 2024

O artigo explora uma série de temas baseados na lógica da gestão privada de recursos escassos com o auxílio da praxeologia, teoria econômica, ciência política e da análise econômica do direito. Inicialmente, analisa a forma que os incentivos da propriedade privada foram fundamentais para o homem escapar da armadilha malthusiana e para formação do núcleo familiar, disseca a forma que problemas ambientais, como a extinção de espécies foram solucionados ou mitigados pela gestão privada, por derradeiro, aborda a intervenção estatal e seus efeitos sobre o direito à propriedade, bem como esclarece o conceito de preferência temporal e seus impactos para o desenvolvimento social.
TERAPIAS NÃO FARMACOLÓGICAS NO TRATAMENTO DE PACIENTES COM DEMÊNCIA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Souza Ana Clara Moreira de , Balestrini Luiza Gonçalves , Lucarelli Larissa Gazola , Mesquita Caroline Lourdes Esteves
Published: October 2024

Introdução: A demência é uma condição neurodegenerativa progressiva que afeta milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo, comprometendo funções cognitivas e independência funcional. Embora os tratamentos farmacológicos sejam amplamente utilizados, as terapias não farmacológicas têm ganhado atenção por seus benefícios complementares na melhoria da qualidade de vida dos pacientes e no manejo de sintomas comportamentais e psicológicos. Objetivo: O objetivo desta revisão integrativa foi analisar as evidências científicas sobre o impacto das terapias não farmacológicas na qualidade de vida e nos sintomas comportamentais e cognitivos de pacientes com demência. Metodologia: A revisão foi conduzida a partir de uma busca nas bases de dados PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane e Lilacs, englobando estudos publicados entre 2010 e 2023. Foram incluídos ensaios clínicos, estudos de coorte e revisões sistemáticas que investigaram intervenções não farmacológicas, como musicoterapia, terapia ocupacional, estimulação cognitiva, exercício físico, e terapias de reminiscência em pacientes com demência. A análise foi feita com base em uma síntese narrativa dos resultados. Resultados e Discussão: Foram selecionados 28 estudos, que demonstraram que terapias não farmacológicas, como a estimulação cognitiva e a musicoterapia, contribuíram para a melhora da memória, da atenção e da função executiva em pacientes com demência leve a moderada. Além disso, intervenções como exercício físico e terapia ocupacional apresentaram benefícios na mobilidade e nas habilidades funcionais. Também houve uma redução significativa nos sintomas de agitação, ansiedade e depressão. Essas terapias, em conjunto com tratamentos convencionais, podem proporcionar um manejo mais holístico da demência, ajudando a mitigar o declínio cognitivo e melhorar o bem-estar emocional. Conclusão: As terapias não farmacológicas desempenham um papel essencial no tratamento de pacientes com demência, oferecendo uma abordagem complementar que melhora a qualidade de vida e alivia sintomas comportamentais e psicológicos. A integração dessas intervenções nos cuidados de rotina deve ser incentivada por profissionais de saúde para promover um manejo mais eficaz e humanizado da doença.
Exploring the decision-making process in model development: focus on the Arctic snowpack
Authors: Menard Cecile B. , Rasmus Sirpa , Merkouriadi Ioanna , Balsamo Gianpaolo , Bartsch Annett , Derksen Chris , Domine Florent , Dumont Marie , Ehrich Dorothee , Essery Richard , Forbes Bruce C. , Krinner Gerhard , Lawrence David , Liston Glen , Matthes Heidrun , Rutter Nick , Sandells Melody , Schneebeli Martin , Stark Sari
Published: October 2024

Abstract. The Arctic poses many challenges for Earth system and snow physics models, which are commonly unable to simulate crucial Arctic snowpack processes,such as vapour gradients and rain-on-snow-induced ice layers. These limitations raise concerns about the current understanding of Arctic warming and its impact on biodiversity, livelihoods, permafrost, and the global carbon budget. Recognizing that models are shaped by human choices, 18 Arctic researchers were interviewed to delve into the decision-making process behind model construction. Although data availability, issues of scale, internal model consistency, and historical and numerical model legacies were cited as obstacles to developing an Arctic snowpack model, no opinion was unanimous. Divergences were not merely scientific disagreements about the Arctic snowpack but reflected the broader research context. Inadequate and insufficient resources, partly driven by short-term priorities dominating research landscapes, impeded progress. Nevertheless, modellers were found to be both adaptable to shifting strategic research priorities – an adaptability demonstrated by the fact that interdisciplinary collaborations were the key motivation for model development – and anchored in the past. This anchoring and non-epistemic values led to diverging opinions about whether existing models were “good enough” and whether investing time and effort to build a new model was a useful strategy when addressing pressing research challenges. Moving forward, we recommend that both stakeholders and modellers be involved in future snow model intercomparison projects in order to drive developments that address snow model limitations currently impeding progress in various disciplines. We also argue for more transparency about the contextual factors that shape research decisions. Otherwise, the reality of our scientific process will remain hidden, limiting the changes necessary to our research practice.
Comportamentos de impulsividade, autoagressão e ideação suicida entre adolescentes escolares
Authors: Fontenele Thaisa Quixada , Aragão Joyce Mazza Nunes , Sousa Paulo Régis Menezes , Gomes José Augusto da Cunha , De Oliveira Eliany Nazaré , Gubert Fabiane do Amaral , Vasconcelos Maristela Inês Osawa
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: verificar o perfil de comportamento de impulsividade, autoagressão e ideação suicida em adolescentes escolares em uma cidade do interior do Ceará, Brasil. Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, desenvolvido em uma escola de ensino fundamental do interior do Ceará, com 245 adolescentes com idade entre 13 e 16 anos. A coleta de dados ocorreu no segundo semestre de 2022, por meio de um questionário de Impulsividade, Autoagressão e Ideação Suicida (QIAIS– A). Realizou-se análise descritiva, utilizando o software de programação estatística R versão 4.1.2. Resultados: A maioria dos participantes, 126 (51,43%), é do sexo feminino, autodenominada como raça/cor parda, 170 (69,39%). Sobre a orientação sexual, 197 (80,41%) alunos se autodeclararam heterossexuais. 164 (66,94%) adolescentes moravam com pai e mãe e/ou irmãos. Dentre os participantes, 213 (86,93%) afirmaram que já tiveram algum ato relacionado à impulsividade, 109 (44,49%) já tiveram algum comportamento de autodano e 155 (63,26%) participantes já manifestaram ideação suicida. Conclusão: Os resultados obtidos revelam números elevados relacionados à impulsividade, autodano e ideação suicida desta população o que reafirma a importância de ações de promoção e prevenção de saúde mental voltada para este público.
Predicting Students' Academic Performances Using Machine Learning Algorithms in Educational Data Mining
Authors: Kocakoyun-Aydoğan Şenay , Pura Turgut , Bingül Fatih
Published: October 2024

In every culture and era, education is considered the most fundamental reality and rule that societies prioritize and deem essential. Throughout the process spanning thousands of years, from the emergence of writing to the present day, education has undergone various forms and formats of change. Education has been a continuous guide for shaping, influencing, sustaining societies, and maintaining its dynamics throughout these historical processes. The continuous evolution and growth of education systems and formats worldwide, with changes affecting the quality of education, have the potential to influence nations and societies in every field, ultimately leading to the emergence of an informed society, achievable only through quality education. In this study, the aim is to determine the factors affecting students' academic performance and predict students' end-of-term academic grades using machine learning algorithms within the scope of Earned Value Management (EVM).  Such studies have great potential to increase efficiency in education, improve student achievement and improve education policies. With the use of machine learning algorithms, these goals can be achieved more quickly and efficiently. Five different machine learning algorithms, namely RF, KA, KNN, SVM, and NB, have been employed in the study. Binary and multiclass classification methods were used in prediction processes, and among these methods, the Random Forest (RF) algorithm achieved the highest success prediction rates of 0.97 and 0.93, respectively, in both classification methods.
International property law
Authors: Tatar Olga
Published: October 2024

Property law is a set of legal norms regulating such property relations, where authorized persons can exercise their rights to property (things) without the need for positive actions of other persons. For a long time, the possibility of buying and selling property rights was called into question. Yes, the purchase and sale of property rights loses its distinguishing features, merging in part with the assignment of rights under obligations. and from a legal point of view, such a replacement of a precise concept, associated with known consequences, with a broad and indefinite concept gives few advantages. but the wide spread of transactions in paid concession of property rights led to the necessity of their regulation.
Principles ensuring the implementation of the idea of transparency of justice in civil cases
Authors: Arseni Igor
Published: October 2024

The current stage of development of civil procedural law does not allow us to unequivocally state the existence of the principle of transparency in the civil process, or at least it is premature to talk about its existence. It is quite possible that in the future it will be recognized as an international legal principle, formed largely due to the evolutionary interpretation of international norms carried out by international courts, including the European Court of Human Rights. The international legal framework for the requirement of transparency of justice is quite solid; in the decisions of the European Court, this requirement is given significant influence. Modern Russian legislation is also moving along the path of recognizing and consolidating the idea of transparency as a necessary requirement for the organization and implementation of modern justice. But, nevertheless, there are still no sufficient grounds for recognizing transparency as an independent principle. We believe that it is more appropriate to consider transparency through the manifestations of individual institutions and existing principles of civil procedural law.
Capítulo 12. Los estampadores
Authors: Bernal María del Mar
Published: October 2024

El impresor, el estampador, el editor y, cada vez menos, el grabador que estampa han sido figuras con distinta especialización a través del tiempo. El capítulo décimo segundo, Los estampadores, está dedicado a estos especialistas por su contribución fundamental al desarrollo de la gráfica. Resulta paradójica la poca atención que se le ha dedicado a la estampación como fase fundamental en la creación de una estampa. Los estudiosos, tal vez abrumados por la parafernalia técnica, y casi sin datos de este trabajo entre bambalinas, se han centrado más en la elaboración de la plancha y en el objeto final que en la manera de ultimarlo. Los estampadores tampoco han reivindicado su aportación camuflándose detrás de los artistas, la parte contratante, y bajo la marca de la casa. Esta actitud sigilosa ha sido uno de los signos fundamentales de su calidad como tales.
Capítulo 3. Instrucción y estampación
Authors: Bernal María del Mar
Published: October 2024

El capítulo tercero, Instrucción y estampación, analiza la forma en que se ha divulgado esta disciplina. Cuando estampar era el único medio de sustento de un trabajador, los conocimientos se transmitían parcialmente para alejar a la competencia y solo los aprendices conocían las instrucciones del maestro. Esta cadena se rompía con la publicación de un manual, que llegaba como agua de mayo, a una industria gremial y autodidacta. Aún hoy se encuentran algunas actitudes que bajo los mismos principios proteccionistas, se resisten a transmitir abiertamente la forma de trabajar. Escribir sobre grabado supone un uso hábil y reflexivo de las palabras para desentrañar un medio complicado y poco accesible: complejo porque es arte, inaccesible porque su manufactura se escapa al público y, también, a la mayoría de los artistas.
Capítulo 6. Más tinta, más belleza: la transferencia óptima
Authors: Bernal María del Mar
Published: October 2024

El capítulo séxto, Más tinta, más belleza: la transferencia óptima, analiza la relación existente entre la tinta y la belleza de la estampa. La transferencia une a todas las actividades enmarcadas dentro de la gráfica. Etimológicamente no es más que llevar una cosa de un lado a otro (del latín trans y ferre) y aunque sólo consista en trasladar la tinta de la plancha al papel, para hacerlo bien se necesita esta concepción transversal en la que todo queda relacionado: la cualidad del dibujo, el tipo de matriz y su resistencia, la suma y viscosidad de la tinta, el tipo papel, su humectación, la cantidad y el modo de presión. La casuística es muy dilatada, y su equilibrio es lo que posibilita realizar una edición de calidad con el mínimo coste económico, temporal y emocional.
Capítulo 7. La vistosidad de la tinta
Authors: Bernal María del Mar
Published: October 2024

El capítulo séptimo, La vistosidad de la tinta, profundiza en los conceptos técnicos a tener en cuenta para que el estampador maneje esta sustancia con solvencia: las propiedades ópticas, las reológicas, el uso de modificadores, las herramientas, la metodología del entintado, etcétera. Para comprender la tinta tendremos presente que la concentración de pigmento es muy elevada y que se trata de una emulsión, a base de pigmento y aceite de linaza, y no una solución. También se analizan sus propiedades clasificándolas desde el punto de vista de la física, la química y la reología. De las primeras sobresalen las cualidades ópticas que afectan a la estética de la estampa y dirigen, por encima de todo, la elección del artista. El capítulo contiene también un breve sobre las tintas al agua.
Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence among Male Local Government Workers in Ekiti State
Authors: D. O. Bewaji, , T. O. Bamigboye, , K. T. Bewaji, , P. N. Basil, , A. O. Olulope, , O. A. Akpor,
Published: October 2024

Intimate partner violence (IPV) against men is a global prevalent issue. It is the abuse that transpires within or outside a romantic relationship. It affects men and women equally but the cases of men are under-reported. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of intimate partner violence among male local government workers in Ekiti State. The study adopted a cross sectional descriptive research design using a quantitative method approach of data collection. Multistage sampling technique was used to select two hundred and eighteen (218) respondents from six local government areas in Ekiti State. Data were collected with the aid of adapted questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The result showed that the average age of the respondents was approximately 43 years with 67.9% being within 36-51 years old and 79.4% were married with an average length of 13 years in relationship. The overall prevalence of IPV was 94.5% with psychological violence being the most prevalent (89.0%), followed by psychological violence (78.9%), then by sexual (39.9%) and physical (19.3%). IPV against men is prevalent and it is mostly psychological. The fact that physical assault is minimal does not mean that men are undergoing IPV. Hence nurses and other health workers should screen men who present with psychological symptoms for necessary help.
Media Coverage of Treasury Single Account Introduced by Abia State Government and Its Effect on Abia State University, Nigeria
Authors: Ugochukwu Obasi Heavens
Published: October 2024

This research brief focuses on the analysis of the media coverage of the introduction of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) by the Abia State Government and its impact on the Abia State University in terms of autonomy, salaries, research and academic activities. The implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) has been the subject of intense media scrutiny, with attention focused on its implications for the autonomy of Abia State University. This study examines how the centralization of financial resources through the Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework can affect university decision-making processes, academic freedom and general governance autonomy. In addition, the research examines the effects of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) on the timely payment of salaries to university staff. By analyzing media reports and conducting interviews with stakeholders, the study aims to assess whether the implementation of the TSA has had an impact on the payment of wages, financial stability and employee morale in the university Furthermore, the study explores how the introduction of Treasury Single Account (TSA) has affected research activities in Abia State University. By examining media stories and academic publications, the research seeks to understand whether changes in financial management practices have affected the university's research output, funding opportunities and collaborative initiatives. Finally, the impact of Treasury Single Account (TSA) on academic activities in Abia State University is a major focus of this research. Through content analysis of media coverage and interviews with teachers and students, the study aims to assess whether financial reforms have improved or hindered the quality of teaching, learning experiences and the academic programs in the university. By examining the media coverage of the introduction of Treasury Single Account (TSA) and its effects on autonomy, salaries, research and academic activity in Abia State University, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the implications of financial reforms in higher education institutions and provide policy makers with information. university administrators and stakeholders in the education sector.
Serum Level of Anti-Mullerian Hormone Before and After Surgical Operations for Ovarian Tumors: A Prospective Study
Authors: Farid Elshazly Ahmed , Abdelkader Eltabakh Ahmed , Abdelkader Elbarbary Mohamed IBRAHIM , Ahmed El beltagy Ahmed Salah , Khamis Galal Samir , Ibrahim Atallah Emad Mohamed , Abdel-Ghaffar Moustafa Abdel-Monsef , Ahmed Keshta Nawal Hamdy , Abu Elyazid Shatat Hanan Barakat , Yassin Ali Mahmoud Sedki , eldien elkady Maged Salah , Nagy Omar , Khayal Ali Elsayed , El-Nahhas Kareem , Yahia Mahmoud Marwa
Published: October 2024

Objective: The aim of our paper to found the role of the anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) before and after laparoscopic excision of benign ovarian tumors. Methods: This was a prospective study performed at a tertiary medical center. We included a number of sixty-five patients, aged 18 to 44 years old, to perform laparoscopic cystectomy on patients with benign ovarian tumors after ultrasound evaluation and histopathological confirmation. We measured of this study were to study the change in the level of the AMH after excision of benign ovarian tumors and the effect of age, cyst size, operation time, and histopathological subtype on the percent of change in the AMH level. Results: We detected a significant reduction in the AMH level after ovarian cystectomy. According to our analysis, there was a group variation based on the histopathological type of the mass but not according to age, cyst size, laterality, or operation time. A direct relationship was seen between the pre-operative AMH level and its level post-operatively, as well as after three months of follow-up. Conclusions: Our study shows a significant reduction in the level of the AMH after laparoscopic surgery to benign ovarian masses. In order to study the change in the level of the AMH after benign ovarian tumor excision, future studies should include more patients for a lengthy follow-up period.
RELATO DE CASO: ISOLAMENTO DA CEPA DE KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE MULTIRRESISTENTE A CARBAPENÊMICOS E COLISTINA (COLR-CRKP) GENE MCR1 NEGATIVO EM UM HOSPITAL UNIVERSITÁRIO
Authors: Chagas AP , Gioppo NMR , Baeza L , Machado LNC , Brandt SB , Caloi EA
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Klebsiella pneumoniae é uma enterobactéria associada a infecções hospitalares devido a sua capacidade intrínseca, assim como a de adquirir resistência a diversas classes de antimicrobianos. Entre as classes de antimicrobianos empregadas no tratamento de infecções hospitalares, estão as polimixinas e os carbapenêmicos. No entanto, o desenvolvimento de mecanismos de resistência a essas classes impõe-se como um desafio para o tratamento dessas infecções. Neste trabalho, relata-se um caso de infecção nosocomial de Klebsiella pneumoniae resistente a carbapenêmicos e colistina (ColR-CRKP), duas das principais classes de antimicrobianos usadas em bactérias multirresistentes. Método: Os dados do caso e os resultados de exames laboratoriais foram obtidos por meio de busca ativa em prontuário eletrônico do paciente (Tasy®). As análises foram realizadas no laboratório de análises cínicas do hospital universitário em questão. Conclusão: Paciente admitido com pico febril e suspeita de sepse cutâneo, cuja infecção foi causada por E. coli, acaba sendo colonizado por K. pneumoniae resistente a carbapenêmicos e colistina (ColR-CRKP) mcr-1 negativo durante internação hospitalar. O quadro infeccioso se deteriora rapidamente, com o paciente, posteriormente, evoluindo a óbito. O aparecimento do primeiro caso de colonização por Klebsiella pneumoniae resistente tanto a carbapenêmicos quanto a colistina (ColR-CRKP) mcr-1 negativo acende um sinal de alerta no corpo clínico. Aliado a isso, o desconhecimento a respeito do gene responsável pela aquisição de resistência a colistina evidencia mais um motivo de preocupação para a equipe profissional da área. O aparecimento do primeiro caso de Klebsiella pneumoniae resistente tanto a carbapenêmicos quanto a colistina (ColR-CRKP) mcr-1 negativo acende um sinal de alerta na comunidade hospitalar e científica, indicando a necessidade de um maior esforço no acompanhamento de casos similares.