bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sobrac e SPA assinam acordo de cooperação mútua: Brasil e Portugal se alinham em prol da acústica!
Authors: Cavalcante Krisdany Vinícius S. M. , Michalski Ranny L. X. N.
Published: September 2022

O artigo descreve os objetivos do acordo de cooperação técnico-científica firmado entre a Sociedade Brasileira de Acústica (Sobrac) e a Sociedade Portuguesa de Acústica (SPA) e registra sua origem e motivação. A experiência de representantes da língua portuguesa em um projeto de pesquisa internacional demonstrou a importância de atuarem conjuntamente, nessa e em futuras oportunidades, para o desenvolvimento da acústica no Brasil, em Portugal e no mundo.
Fim do Ano Internacional do Som: Fechamento do Ano Internacional do Som 2020 & 2021
Authors: Michalski Ranny L. X. N. , Masiero Bruno , Fonseca William D’Andrea , Avelar Márcio
Published: September 2022

O Ano Internacional do Som (International Year of Sound — IYS) teve início em 2020 e foi prorrogado por mais um ano, em decorrência da pandemia da COVID-19. O presente artigo reúne informações sobre eventos e ações relacionados ao IYS que aconteceram no Brasil ao longo dos seus dois anos de duração.
Brasil tem curso de Engenharia Acústica 5 estrelas: Na UFSM temos uma graduação completa de acústica, vibrações e áudio de muita qualidade
Authors: Melo Viviane S. G. , Fonseca William D'Andrea
Published: September 2022

O curso Engenharia Acústica da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), o ainda primeiro único curso do tema no Brasil, recebe novamente (em 2021) a nota de 5 estrelas segundo o Guia Estadão da Faculdade. O curso teve início em 2009, de modo que foi reconhecido pelo Ministério da Educação (MEC) em 2014. Ademais, em 2016 Conselho Federal de Engenharia e Agronomia (CONFEA) reconheceu a profissão de Engenheiro(a) Acústico(a), regulamentando e estabelecendo atribuições específicas.
Análise experimental das fontes de ruído em uma lavadora de roupas com auxílio da análise de ordem
Authors: Vargas Jacson Gil , Santos Hideraldo , Kulakauskas Lucas , Lenzi Arcanjo , Silva Olavo M.
Published: September 2022

Máquinas de lavar roupas são eletrodomésticos que vibram e emitem ruido durante o seu funcionamento. O tambor da máquina é acionado por meio de um motor elétrico e os maiores níveis de ruído são observados no processo de centrifugação. Este trabalho foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de identificar os principais caminhos de propagação de energia vibroacústica em uma máquina de lavar do tipo front-load de uso doméstico por meio de procedimentos experimentais. Diante de problemas de ruído reportados para certas faixas de rotação do processo de centrifugação, a análise do comportamento vibroacústico da máquina é desenvolvida com o auxílio da análise de ordem, permitindo conclusões diretas sobre as condições de funcionamento que resultam no aumento dos níveis de ruído. Nesse sentido, a contribuição das fontes de ruído de uma máquina de lavar típica para diversas velocidades rotacionais do motor elétrico é analisada experimentalmente. Com base na análise dos resultados obtidos, os autores confirmam a hipótese preliminar de que o motor elétrico é a principal fonte de ruído da lavadora. Este trabalho também indica que reduções significativas nos níveis globais de ruído radiado poderiam ser alcançadas com a melhoria do isolamento acústico do gabinete da máquina.
Avaliação de ruído urbano durante a pandemia de COVID-19: um estudo de caso no centro de São Paulo/SP
Authors: Michalski Ranny L. X. N. , Shimomura Alessandra R. P. , Mülfarth Roberta C. K.
Published: September 2022

Diante do contexto da pandemia de COVID-19 e da necessidade de se conhecer as condições de ruído em grandes centros urbanos, visto que o mesmo já é considerado um problema de saúde pública pela Organização Mundial da Saúde, a presente pesquisa foi motivada pela possibilidade de registrar e analisar tais condições na cidade de São Paulo durante a pandemia (abril de 2020). Dessa forma, o trabalho consistiu em investigar se as medidas de distanciamento social impostas pelo governo do estado influenciaram na poluição sonora urbana. A área central da cidade de São Paulo, numa microescala de espaço urbano, foi escolhida como local de estudo devido à disponibilidade de medições realizadas anteriormente à pandemia. Durante o início do período de isolamento social foram realizadas novas medições nos mesmos locais. Os indicadores acústicos arbitrados foram: os níveis de pressão sonora em bandas de oitava, os níveis de pressão sonora contínuos equivalentes ponderados em A, LAeq, e os níveis estatísticos de pressão sonora, LA10 e LA90. Por fim, foram analisadas e comparadas as condições de ruído urbano antes e durante a pandemia, com o intuito de verificar as mudanças entre os dois cenários. Os resultados mostram uma redução nos valores medidos, confirmando a hipótese de que as medidas adotadas de restrição social impactaram na paisagem sonora urbana. Espera-se, com tais resultados, estimular tanto as discussões a respeito do impacto do ruído urbano na saúde, quanto sua gestão, controle e prevenção por meio de iniciativas públicas.
La discriminación del trabajo desde una perspectiva ética, caso de estudio en la Provincia de Santo Domingo
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres de Esmeraldas, Vernaza-Arroyo Girard David , Mina Bone Santos Geovanny , Flores Alvarado Edith Alejandra , Rueda Orozco Gabriela Jeniffer , Zambrano Vélez Dayana Lilibeth
Published: September 2022

En el ámbito empresarial de cualquier entidad se cuenta con un ambiente de competitividad natural, llevando a las personas a querer sobresalir, incluso si ameritan utilizar comportamientos negativos hacia otros colaboradores producto de estigmatismos creados y acarreados desde los inicios de los asentamientos humanos. El objetivo de la investigación es efectuar un análisis de la discriminación en el trabajo abarcando una perspectiva ética tomando como caso de estudio en la Provincia de Santo Domingo. Se utiliza en la metodología un enfoque de análisis explicativo y comparativo basado en los datos obtenidos por el Centro de Información y Gestión tecnológica de Holguín sobre la ciudad. Se señalan dichos estigmas relacionados a la discriminación generando presencia en distintos sectores dentro de la provincia de Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas donde se evidencia altos niveles de desigualdad al formar parte de una sociedad donde se encasillan a los seres humanos basados a una serie de prejuicios. Finalmente se logra determinar una muestra clara de alta discriminación hacia mujeres embarazadas, personas jóvenes y con capacidades especiales producto de razones relacionadas a beneficio propio u colectivo de los trabajadores de una empresa.
Importancia de los principios éticos en los negocios globales
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres de Esmeraldas, Casanova-Villalba César Iván , Intriago Sánchez Janina Estefanía , Molina Valdez Laura Alejandra , Moreira Vera Nathaly Carolina
Published: September 2022

Los negocios globales son de vital importancia, tanto para los que lo realizan, así como para los que se benefician de manera indirecta con estos, los convenios o contratos multimillonarios internacionales pueden afectar a la economía de una nación. Siendo así las empresas los principales actores y punto clave para la economía nacional por ello esta investigación pretende demostrar la importancia de los principios éticos en los negocios globales, también como la ética empresarial es un requerimiento básico, de esta manera obtener buenos resultados con el pasar de los tiempos. El proyecto está basado en una metodología de revisión bibliográfica donde los puntos de vista críticos son sustentados en casos puntuales de varias fuentes documentadas, como son la omisión o la implementación de la ética empresarial y su influencia en el éxito, así como del fracaso de una compañía. En el análisis de los resultados se aprecia que empresas de países como Ecuador, Costa Rica, Chile, Perú, Panamá, Paraguay y Colombia adoptan cada vez más los principios éticos viendo más allá del beneficio económico al crear un ambiente de confianza con la sociedad cumpliendo con objetivos del desarrollo sostenible, los cuales a su vez impactar de manera positiva permitiendo cumplir con las metas organizacionales.
La ética publicitaria de las empresas ecuatorianas como responsabilidad social de los grupos de interés
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres de Esmeraldas, Proaño-González Esther Angélica , Escobar Quiña Josselyn Dayana , Gómez Pacheco María Isabel , Cruz Campos Diana Carolina
Published: September 2022

Este artículo analiza la ética publicitaria manejada por las empresas ecuatorianas, realizando una síntesis de la forma en que se involucra la responsabilidad social de las entidades o funcionarios vinculados con sus prácticas publicitarias. Esta investigación se lleva a efecto por los constantes cambios de la publicidad en nuestros días, con el objetivo de profundizar como las organizaciones en Ecuador difunden publicidad y como las direccionan a los grupos de interés mostrando una responsabilidad social. Para ello, se basa en una metodología de revisión bibliográfica siendo una investigación cualitativa donde se recogen datos para ser evaluados desde lo general a lo particular. Así se observa desde toda actividad empresarial-comercial el impacto de la publicidad para el conocimiento de productos y atracción de clientes que las empresas o emprendimientos utilizan actualmente. En este sentido se hace necesaria la revisión de la ética en la publicidad, el enfoque de los grupos de interés, el manejo de la responsabilidad social tanto como su regulación dentro de las empresas, con el fin de conocer nuevas técnicas publicitarias y métodos para que las empresas cumplan con responsabilidad para generar estrategias publicitarias con un enfoque ético.
La ética y los sistemas de mercado frente al constante cambio laboral en la ciudad de Quito
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres de Esmeraldas, Salgado Ortiz Patricia Janella , Avilés Bravo Víctor Israel , Espín Chila Damari Mayte , Fuentes  Mora Anshelo Marcell
Published: September 2022

El mundo de los negocios se encuentra conformado por un sistema de mercado donde los participantes conformar una gran red para intercambiar sus productos o servicios, sin embargo, debido al constante cambio de la oferta y demanda, los distintos emprendimientos tanto como las empresas deben adoptarse para obtener financiamiento, mejorar sus prácticas, innovar en aspecto tecnológico e incluso lanzar negocios nuevos, etc. El objetivo del artículo es analizar la forma en la que se relaciona la ética junto a los sistemas de mercado, debido al cambio que existe en el medio laboral donde se interconectan todos los actores, funciones y temas de un subsector de productos. Se aplica la metodología revisión bibliográfica en base a publicaciones registradas de los artículos que incluyen criterios de mercado laboral, ética y sistemas de mercado para proporcionar elementos constructivos sobre la forma en que se evidencian los cambios laborales en la ciudad de Quito. Los resultados se organizan en dos partes. primero, se considera un análisis conceptual de los actores y la utilidad de su compromiso teórico; luego se pone el acento en la definición de los aportes de la ética empresarial a esta teoría. Al concluir se evidencia que debe existir un concepto de ética basado en la confianza, cooperación entre la empresa y sus grupos de intereses, además de la responsabilidad de gestión en un mercado donde existe un constante es necesario se apliquen normativas, reconocimientos y sanciones para quienes infringen leyes, estafas al consumidor, defraudaciones a accionistas, engaños contables, etc.
La ética del cuidado dentro de las organizaciones sociales
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres de Esmeraldas, Ruiz Zambrano Lina Gissella , Benavidez Mendoza María Gabriela , Cobeña Infante Nathaly Narcisa , Cheme Baque María Gabriela
Published: September 2022

Los seres humanos son entes naturalmente sociables que necesitan relacionarse con otras personas a lo largo de la vida, en este transcurso conocen a quienes comparten ideas, gustos y se vuelve importantes dentro de su día a día, pero también se atraviesan momentos complicados donde se es incapaz de cuidarse a sí mismo y necesita a los demás para vivir al depender de la debilidad humana, lo que se conoce como la ética del cuidado. El objetivo del artículo es identificar la manera en que cual la ética del cuidado interviene en las organizaciones sociales, desde las que van del ámbito público, privado, religioso o cualquier tipo de personas con las que se tiene relación. La metodología aplicada es de revisión bibliográfica con carácter cualitativo cuya finalidad es pasar de lo inductivo a deductivo para comprender la forma de describir las cualidades y características dentro de las organizaciones sociales. En el análisis se puede apreciar que existen organizaciones en el país las cuales brindan servicios gratis a beneficio de las personas en situación de vulnerabilidad con principios a seguir, pero los mismos no son cumplidos en totalidad por la poca ética entre algunos miembros dando lugar a acciones corruptas. Finalmente se concluye que las organizaciones sociales fomentan el valor de la ética mediante el reconocimiento de mejoras a través del respeto, igualdad, solidaridad y justicia.
Resultados Científicos de la Investigación Multidisciplinaria desde la Perspectiva Ética
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres de Esmeraldas, Vernaza-Arroyo Girard David , Mina Bone Santos Geovanny , Flores Alvarado Edith Alejandra , Rueda Orozco Gabriela Jeniffer , Zambrano Vélez Dayana Lilibeth , Casanova-Villalba César Iván , Intriago Sánchez Janina Estefania , Molina Valdez Laura Alejandra , Moreira Vera Nathaly Carolina , Proaño-Gonzalez Esther Angélica , Escobar Quiña Josselyn Dayana , Gómez Pacheco María Isabel , Cruz Campos Diana Carolina , Salgado Ortiz Patricia Janella , Avilés Bravo Víctor Israel , Espín Chila Damari Mayte , Fuentes  Mora Anshelo Marcell , Ruiz Zambrano Lina Gissella , Benavidez Mendoza María Gabriela , Cobeña Infante Nathaly Narcisa , Cheme Baque María Gabriela , Macias Loor Jazmina Mariela , Andrade Conforme Carelys Liseth , Pilatuña Vélez Luis David , Pin Zamora Luis Fernando
Published: September 2022

El presente manuscrito es resultado de investigaciones multidisciplinarias bajo diferentes perspectivas científicas-académicas, mediante la confrontación de criterios de diferentes autores bajo un enfoque descriptivo que señala la importancia de ética en varios escenarios actuales como son la discriminación del trabajo dentro del caso de estudio en Santo Domingo, se resalta la importancia de los principios éticos en los negocios globales, se analiza la perspectiva ética de la publicad en empresas ecuatorianas bajo un enfoque de responsabilidad social, se aborda temáticas como la ética laboral desde la perspectiva de un mercado cambiante, al igual que la ética en organizaciones sociales y por último se abordan el tema el impacto del comportamiento de los individuos dentro de las organizaciones empresariales. Estos estudios se realizan desde una mirada científica y se la acerca a la realidad ecuatoriana.
Epidemiología y sintomatología clínica de la infección del tracto urinario en infantes.
Authors: Durán Pincay Yelisa Estefanía , Delgado Vélez Kevin Damián , Sánchez Ávila Carlos Luis , Baque Mero Alexa Paola
Published: September 2022

Las infecciones del tracto urinario en pediatría, son sustancialmente comunes y con frecuencia son representadas con síntomas inespecíficos a diferencia de la fiebre ya que es la que siempre prevalece. El riesgo de recurrencia de las infecciones es muy alto debido a que puede aumentar un 6% por cada año. Por tal motivo se identificó factores epidemiológicos y sintomatológicos que influyen en el infante. La metodología empleada para la realización de esta investigación fue de tipo documental sistemático donde se obtuvo datos bibliográficos a partir de la revisión de 32 artículos de revista, teniendo en cuenta los años de publicación del 2014 al 2022 en base a la información de datos científicos, Pubmed, Scielo, Elsevier.  Dentro de los resultados encontrados se afirma que los factores bacterianos y el sistema inmunitario innato del huésped pueden contribuir a la aparición y gravedad de la infección del tracto urinario y como síntomas principales se tiene la aparición de fiebre, dolor en el flanco, puño percusión renal positiva y signos de irritación vesical como disuria, polaquiuria, tenesmo e incontinencia. Por lo tanto, se puede decir que existe relación entre uno de los factores epidemiológicos de las ITU, que es el haber tenido una infección previa con la resistencia antimicrobiana, lo que puede causar alta probabilidad de recurrencia de esta en los pacientes. El patógeno que con más frecuencia causa ITU es la bacteria Escherichia coli, se puede asociar como factor epidemiológico la resistencia antimicrobiana y las infecciones previas que pueden provocar una recurrencia.
Marriage, Divorce and Mutual Indebtedness
Authors: Cleuziou Juliette , Dufy Caroline
Published: September 2022

This article offers an original insight on the gift economy in Tajikistan. As long shown by the literature, ceremonial expenditures sustain social status and convey moral obligations and social order. In this context, we find that marriage breakdown sheds a new light on social cohesion and the sense of indebtedness in Tajik society. In the case studies provided, the material and symbolic meaning of marital breakdown is analysed from the perspective of divorced women. In the context of high ritual expenditure, we ask what are the effects of divorce (and more broadly, demarriage) on women’s perceptions of gender and marital roles in a context of economic crisis and mass male migration to Russia. Specifically, we are interested in the language of debt that shapes women’s discourses about their former marital bond, and how it disrupts the principles of the gift economy that derive from traditional gender and generational roles. In particular, the notion of debt allows divorced women to condemn their ex-in-laws’ failings towards them. The end of the marriage opens the way for the denunciation of broken promises, the expression of unfulfilled expectations and the breaking of marital, gender and collective obligations towards the spouse. While it brings with it a demand for recognition and social justice, it also expresses the contradictory tensions that run through society, its norms and the traditional social roles associated with conjugality.
Industrial Development and the Environmental Kuznets Curve: A Case Study Evidence from the Ergene River Basın, Turkey
Authors: YILMAZ Rasim
Published: September 2022

The Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis argues that there is an inverted U-shaped relationship between economic development and environmental damage as such environmental damage increases during the early stages of economic development but then decreases after a certain level of economic development is reached. This study aims to contribute to the discussion of the EKC hypothesis by providing a case study from the Ergene River Basin in Turkey. The case study of industrialization in the Ergene River Basin confirms the inverted U-shape relationship between economic development and environmental degradation suggested by the EKC hypothesis.
A Study on Atomic Hausdorff and Atomic Regular Measure Manifolds
Authors: Halakatti S.C P , Kengangutti Akshata
Published: September 2022

In this paper atomic Hausdorff and atomic regular measure manifolds are generated by using the tools of inverse function theorem for measure manifold and pullback function on a measure manifold. Also, we investigate the possibility of generating a broader class of atomic measure manifolds.
On Finsler Spaces Satisfying the Condition Lm+1C = γm
Authors: Pandey T N , Shukla Suraj Kumar
Published: September 2022

In the year 1979, M. Matsumoto has discussed non-Riemannian Finsler spaces with vanishing T-Tensor. In the paper, M. Matsumoto has shown that if a Finsler space Mn satisfy T−condition i.e. Thijk = 0, Then for such a Finsler space the function L 2C 2 of Mn is a function of position only (i.e. L2C 2 = f(x)), where L is fundamental function and C 2 is the square of length of torsion tensor Ci. In continuity of the above paper F. Ikeda in the year 1984, studied Finsler spaces L 2C 2 as a function of x in detail. In the year 1991, Ikeda considered Finsler spaces satisfying the condition L 2C 2 as to non-zero constant, which is a stronger condition. One of the author T. N. Pandey in the year 2012 studied Finsler spaces taken L 2C 2 equal to some known function of x and y i.e. L 2C 2 = f(x) + f(y). In the present paper we shall consider the combination of L and C differently and taking L m+1C = λ m, where γ is mth root metric
A Study of CR-Structures and Fλ(2ν + 3, 4)−HSU-Structures SatisfyingF2ν+3+λrF4 =0
Authors: Ali Sahadat , Ahmad Mobin , Pathak Bhupendra Nath
Published: September 2022

CR−structure and F structures satisfying certain equations have been
discussed by different authors ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [8], [9]). In this paper,
we consider CR−structures and Fλ(2ν + 3, 4)−Hsu-structure satisfying
F2ν+3 +λr F4 = 0 and obtain certain results. Also, we discuss the integrability
condition for Fλ(2ν + 3, 4)−Hsu structure.
A Brief Introduction to Measure Manifold
Authors: Halakatti S.C P
Published: September 2022

This talk is about the newly introduced and developed concept of Measure Manifold in terms of measure chart, measure atlas and its various generated categories under different induced invariant structures. The theory of n-dimensional measure manifold and its newly generated categories provide an unified mathematical framework to describe the micro and macro structures
Anisotropic Bianchi Type-V Model and the Conharmonically Flatness
Authors: Kumar Rajesh , Srivastava S K
Published: September 2022

The study of Conharmonic curvature tensor is well known in the differential geometry and general relativity. The present study deals with spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-V universe with Conharmonically flatness when the source of gravitation is the viscous fluid. To get deterministic solutions of the Einstein’s field equation it is considered a relationship between the metric coefficient C = B^n , n is a constant. We discuss the different cases to describe the geometrical, kinematical and physical properties of the model.
On Concircularly φ−Recurrent Lorentzian α−Sasakian Manifold with Semi-Symmetric Non-Metric Connection
Authors: Prasad Kripasindhu , Ali Sahadat
Published: September 2022

The present study deals with concirurlar recurrent Lorentzian α−Sasakian manifolds with semi symmetric non-metric connection and discuss some interesting results.
τ-Curvature On Kenmotsu Manifold
Authors: . Venkatesha , Vishnuvardhana S V
Published: September 2022

In the present paper we have obtained the necessary and sufficient condition for a extended generalized τ -ϕ-recurrent Kenmotsu manifold to be a generalized ricci-recurrent manifold. Furthermore, we have studied τ -ϕ-symmetric Kenmotsu manifold, τ -ξ-flat Kenmotsu manifold and a Kenmotsu manifold satisfying τ (X, Y ) · R = 0.
Douglas space of Second Kind of Finsler space with (α, β)−Metric
Authors: Kumari G.N Latha , Narasimhamurthy S K
Published: September 2022

The (α, β)-metric is a Finsler metric which is contstructed from a Riemannian metric α and a differential 1−form β. In this paper we discussed the conditions under which the Finsler space with (α, β)−metric L = β 2/(β − α) become a Douglas space of Second Kind.
Quarter-Symmetric Metric Connection in P-Sasakian Manifold
Authors: Narain Dhruwa , Tripathi Gajendra Nath
Published: September 2022

The object of the present paper is to study properties of curvature tensor of a quarter symmetric metric connection in a P-Sasakian manifold.
Hypersurface of a Special Finsler Space with metric α+β+ α2 1−formonM . 2. Preliminaries (α−β)
Authors: Pandey T N , Kumar Pradeep
Published: September 2022

In the present paper our study confines to the hypersurface of a Finsler space with (α, β) metric α + β +α^2/( α−β). We have examined the hypersurfaces as a hyperplane of first, second and third kinds.
Linear Gauge and the Linearization Problem for Webs
Authors: Boyom Michel Nguiffo
Published: September 2022

Regarding the theory of foliation, some aspects of the theory of Riemannian foliations have been brought in completion by the Molino theory. Such a structure is defined by some finite dimensional Lie subalgebra of the Lie algebra of transverse vector fields. The problem I am interested in is more modeste. It is to get sufficient conditions for a smooth manifold admitting foliations with transverse (pseudo) Riemannian metrics. The investigation is inspired by both methods of information geometry and the Hessian geometry.
On Generalized φ−recurrent Lorentzian β−Kenmotsu Manifolds
Authors: Prasad Kripasindhu
Published: September 2022

The present study deals with generalised φ−recurrent Lorentzian β−Kenmotsu manifolds. We also find the necessary and sufficient condition for locally generalised φ−recurrent lorentzian β−Kenmotsu manifolds.
A Self-similar Solution of a Shock Wave Propagation in a Perfectly Conducting Dusty Gas
Authors: Vishwakarma J P , Lata Prem
Published: September 2022

Self-similar solutions are obtained for unsteady, one-dimensional adiabatic (or isothermal) flow behind a strong shock in a perfectly conducting dusty gas in presence of a magnetic field. The shock wave is driven out by a piston moving with time according to power law. The initial magnetic field varies as some power of distance and the initial density of the medium is constant. The dusty gas is taken as the mixture of a perfect gas and small solid particles. It is assumed that the equilibrium flow condition is maintained in the flow field, and that the viscous-stress and heat conduction of the mixture are negligible. Solutions are obtained, in both cases, when the flow between the shock and the piston is isothermal or adiabatic. Effects of a change in the mass concentration of the solid particles in the mixture kp, in the ratio of the density of solid particles to the initial density of the gas G0 and in the strength of initial magnetic field are also obtained. It is shown that the presence of magnetic field has decaying effect on the shock wave, but this effect is decreased on increasing kp when G0 = 1. Also, a comparison is made between adiabatic and isothermal cases
Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Anti-leukemia Proteolysis-Targeting Chimeras in Degradating Inosine Monophosphate Dehydrogenase
Authors: Sohbati Hamidreza , Amini Mohsen , Balalaie Saeed
Published: September 2022

Background: Proteolysis-targeting chimera (PROTAC) is a bifunctional molecule comprising a ligand to recognize the targeted protein to be degraded. Objectives: To use the advantages of the PROTAC technique, we have synthesized novel compounds to degrade inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) by the proteasome system. Methods: We describe the synthesis of new PROTACs based on a combination of mycophenolic acid (MPA) as the potent IMPDH inhibitor and pomalidomide as a ligand of E3 ubiquitin ligase via linkers formed from Cu(I)-catalyzed cycloaddition reaction. Results: All synthesized compounds were investigated against Jurkat cells as acute T-cell leukemia and were potent apoptosis inducers at 50 nM. Conclusion: The effect of compound 2 in 0.05 μM on IMPDH degradation can be almost prevented by competition with bortezomib as the proteasome inhibitor at 0.1 and 0.5 μM.
Factors Affecting Children’s Mortality Due to Traffic Accidents Using Haddon Model and Statistical Process Control in Ardabil Province, Iran
Authors: Ezzati Farahnaz , Shabani Masoud , Mohammadhoseini Taha , Karimi Fereshte , Khodayari-Zarnaq Rahim
Published: September 2022

Background: The under-five mortality rate is one of the most important indicators of sustainable development, and accidents and injuries are the leading causes of child mortality. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting child mortality from road traffic accidents in Ardabil province, Iran. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study investigated all mortalities of children under 5 years from road traffic accidents and injuries that occurred in Ardabil within 2013 and 2021. Standard questionnaires of the Child Health Department of the Iran Ministry of Health and Medical Education were used to collect data. Based on the Haddon matrix, the data were classified into three groups, namely Pre-event, Event, and Post-event. P-charts were used in statistical process control to control the care process in the system and identify specific and general causes. The data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 24). Results: A total of 64 mortalities occurred in the period under review. According to the Haddon Matrix analysis, environmental factors had the greatest impact in the Pre-event phase (41.6%); nevertheless, human factors had the greatest impact in the Event phase (62%) and the Post-event phase (46.8%). Conclusions: Given that road traffic accidents are the leading cause of accidents and unintentional injuries in Iran, with a rate of 38.3%, it is necessary to enhance safety-related knowledge and skills, develop safe streets and roads, ensure child safety in cars, and promote safe vehicle use. As for the regulatory bodies, enforcing strict driving rules and regulations, providing necessary monitoring and control, and facilitating access to emergency centers should be the top priorities.
Why Is It That “Goodness is Good” but “Whiteness is Not White”?
Authors: LeNotre Gaston G. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: September 2022

Neoplatonic commentators found in Aristotle’s Categories a basis for participation and self-predication (or reflex predication). Although Simplicius seems to accept a certain type of self-predication (e.g., “quality is qualified”), Pseudo-Dionysius gives arguments against self-predication among caused things, making exception only for the divine nature insofar as the predicates preexist in their Cause (e.g., “God’s Beauty is beautiful”). Theologians such as Philip the Chancellor (1165/85–1236) and Thomas Aquinas adapt the Neoplatonic view of divine transcendence while also elaborating a transcendental conception of metaphysics. These theologians in effect make ontological space for created substantial goodness. One sign of this second beginning in metaphysics is the ability to make reflex predications about creatures (e.g., “goodness is good”). Philip the Chancellor argues for this reflex predication in Summa de Bono (q. 9), and Thomas defends it at length in De veritate (q. 21, a. 4 ad 4).
The Out of Character Objection to the Character Condition on Moral Responsibility
Authors: Hartman Robert J. , Matheson Benjamin ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: September 2022

According to the character condition, a person is morally responsible for an action A only if a character trait of hers non-accidentally motivates her performing A. But that condition is untenable according to the out of character objection because people can be morally responsible for acting out of character. We reassess this common objection. Of the seven accounts of acting out of character that we outline, only one is even a prima facie counterexample to the character condition. And it is not obvious that people act out of character in that sense. We argue that whether the out of character objection succeeds ultimately depends on the unnoticed methodological commitment that cases that may not resemble human life provide good data for theorizing about moral responsibility. But even if such cases provide good data, the forcefulness of the objection is at least deflated given that its persuasive power is supposed to come from clear real-life cases.
Die Grenze und die Grenzziehungen in der Essayistik von Karl-Markus Gauß
Authors: Pastuszka Anna
Published: September 2022

The article aims to investigate the border phenomenon and the demarcation of political and cultural borders in Gauß’s selected essays. Gauß’s essay writing originates from the European tradition of (self-)critical observation and is particularly concerned with European issues. The Austrian author examines the mechanisms of subordination and separation, the relationship between the centre and the periphery, and considers the concepts of border, nationalism, and regionalism in the Enlightenment spirit of prejudices criticism. He also recalls the Iron Curtain as the ideological border between Eastern and Western Europe and its implications. The article summarizes Gauß’s reflection on the essence of borders as artifi cial constructs and on the border’s ambivalence as a sphere of experiencing differences and a contact zone.
„Gegenwind“? Antikommunistische Reaktionen nach der Oktoberrevolution anhand des Beispiels der österreichisch-russischen Schrift stellerin Alja Rachmanowa
Authors: Preitschopf Alexandra
Published: September 2022

The article deals with the Austrian-Russian writer Alja Rachmanova who became extremely popular in the 1930s. Describing her experiences during and aft er the October Revolution, her writings served the deeply rooted anti-communist resentments at the time, particularly within political contexts of the Catholic-Fascist and vehemently anti-Bolshevist Austrian “Ständestaat”. How can her success be explained by way of historical context; and why did it decline abruptly aft er the “Anschluss” of Austria to Nazi Germany?
Collective Trauma as a Conceptual Framework in the Interpretation of Tragedy
Authors: Mike Laura
Published: September 2022

This article looks to argue that the application of a socially informed trauma theory, as elaborated by Jeffrey C. Alexander et al, would yield invaluable insights into the vicissitudes of early modern society, which underwent a profound collective trauma. This collective trauma was performed on the early modern stage, where the especially gory genre of revenge tragedy served as a work-through channel for this fundamental crisis. Replacing the one-sided concept of mourning, the complex framework of collective trauma allows to account for the hegemonic power relations in the process of the creation of different, contesting trauma narratives. Another crucial aspect of the collective trauma-framework which the paper discusses is that while it acknowledges the loss inherent in fundamental social change, it also allows for the merits of Protestantism in the long run. However, it does not necessarily lead to the idea of disenchantment, as the concept of mourning does.
Outcome Analysis of Continuous Versus Interrupted Sutures for Adult Circumcision at a Tertiary Care Centre, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Murugan P Puvai , Iyyan Bhalaguru , Siddarth R Shree Vishnu , Vairamuthu P
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Circumcision is the most common reconstructive urological procedure all over the world with minimal complications. It comprises of surgical removal of the prepuceal skin from the penis. Bleeding and infection are the major complications associated with traditional interrupted sutured circumcision. Hence continuous suturing techniques were explored to replace the traditional interrupted absorbable sutures. Aim: To compare the outcome of continuous and interrupted absorbable suturing techniques for adult circumcision. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, in 250 adult patients undergoing circumcision between January 2018 and December 2020 in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern India. Among the 250 adult patients, 125 patients underwent circumcision with continuous absorbable suturing techniques (group I) and 125 patients with interrupted absorbable suturing technique (group II). Comparative outcome analysis of both the groups was done based upon the following parameters- bleeding, infection, surgical wound dehiscence, swelling in the phallus, Visual Analog Score (VAS) for pain assessment, readmission to the hospital, and cosmesis. The comparison of quantitative variables between the groups was done using chi-square test. Results: In total, 250 adult patients were included in this study. The age was 44.3±14.3 years in continuous suture and 43.4±13.6 years in interrupted suture group. Balanitis with phimosis was the commonest indication for adult circumcision. The mean time taken for circumcision in group I and II was 14 minutes and 45 minutes, respectively. The average healing period was six days in group I and 13 days in group II. No major urological complications were observed in both the groups which might have required re admission. But fewer postoperative complications were encountered in group I with respect to wound infection (p-value=0.0002) and suture granuloma (p-value=0.02). Conclusion: The present study demonstrated better postoperative outcomes, reduced surgical time, reduced suture material requirement, and better cosmesis in adult circumcision using continuous absorbable suturing technique compared to the traditional interrupted technique.
Single Donor Plasmapheresis for COVID-19: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Hospital Based Blood Centre
Authors: Khade Archana L , Poflee Sandhya V , Parate Sanjay N , Gadhave Swati B , Golhar Vedita S , Kumbhalkar Dinkar T
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) became a global health problem since December 2019. No single treatment was found to be effective against COVID-19. Transfusion of COVID Convalescent Plasma (CCP) was found to be a useful and logistically feasible therapeutic strategy in COVID-19. Aim: To study the feasibility of single donor plasmapheresis for COVID-19, to analyse statistical significance of clinico- demographical data and biochemical parameters of convalescent plasmapheresis donors and to further study the adverse reactions and technical problems that occurred during the procedure of single donor plasmapheresis. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out over a period of 10 months from June 2020 to March 2021. The study included 235 screened donors and 50 procedures for single donor plasmapheresis (SDPs). Donors were selected as per the standard criteria given by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). All plasmapheresis procedures were performed on an automated blood cell separator. The results were tabulated and statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Results: Out of 235 prospective CCP donors, 164 (69.78%) were found eligible. The causes of non eligibility donors were unwillingness to donate, absence of SARS-CoV-2 antibody, Transfusion Transmitted Disease (TTD) positivity, and improper haematological parameters. Actual plasma donations were carried out in 50 (21.27%) eligible donors. Therapeutically needed amount of CCP (400 mL) could be collected from most of the donors. Adverse reactions were seen in 4 (8%) donors. Conclusion: Adequate amount of CCP could be collected by single donor plasmapheresis with satisfactory technical support. The procedure was well accepted by the prescreened donors with minimum adverse reactions.
A Cross Sectional Study on Awareness and Knowledge of SARS CoV-2 and Vaccination among General Public
Authors: Shailaja K. , Benita S. , Kumar G. Dinesh , Harshidha D. , Mousigan M. V.
Published: September 2022

Background Information: COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The WHO declared it a global pandemic on March 12th, 2020. Government initiatives play a major role in limiting the spread of infection by educating people.

Objectives: To assess the awareness and knowledge of COVID-19 and vaccination among general public.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study as an online survey over a period of 6 months with 601 respondents. The information regarding the demographics was subjected to descriptive analysis. The study was conducted using a pre-tested semi-structured online Google form and a consent form obtained.

Results: Among 601 participants, nearly 77% of respondents were practicing preventive measures. Nearly 68% of the respondent’s knowledge and awareness about the COVID-19 vaccination was in moderate level.

Conclusion: During this pandemic, there were increased worries and apprehensions among the public regarding acquiring the COVID-19 infection. The disease is not eradicated completely, so it is necessary to educate the public continuously. It is not mandatory to stop the awareness-creating program, and advertising about the disease once the severity of the disease is reduced.
A Tool to Measure the Resilience Espoused by Agripreneurs on COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sangeetha R. , Pirabu J. Venkata , Velavan C. , Balasubramaniam P. , Duraisamy M. R.
Published: September 2022

The unpredicted COVID-19 pandemic devastatingly challenged the business life of agripreneurs.  Agripreneurs are the entrepreneurs holding their main business in agriculture or agriculture allied. The pandemic affected millions of businesses economically and shut down their production chains. It is the era of advocating resilience to make a transition and to sustain the post-COVID. The purpose of the research is to construct a composite pandemic resilience index to measure the resilience followed by agripreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The index was developed by reviewing the available literature and judge’s relevancy ratings. A relevancy score of more than 0.75 was selected and the Pandemic Resilience Index (PRI) was finalized yielding six indicators viz., pandemic response, support and assistance, agripreneurial skills, pandemic risk prevention and mitigation, business reconstruction, and pandemic preparedness. The PRI also had high reliability (α=0.838). The content validity of the index was 3.37, which is higher than 2.50, indicating the index is valid. The Pandemic Resilience index will act as a valid instrument to identify different resilient strategies adopted by agripreneurs to regulate and rebuild the business at the toughest times of the pandemic. PRI will also help us to understand how an agripreneur has to be resilient in order to cope with the unforeseeable occurrences of upcoming pandemics.
Investigating Degree of Inequality in Public University Administration: The Case of Ambrose Alli University and University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Onimawo J. A. , Agara Gtunde
Published: September 2022

Previous studies on gender equality in public universities were limited because they focused on the gender composition of the teaching and non-teaching staff. This study seeks to bridge this gap by examining gender equality/inequality status of the university management staff. The focus was on Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma and University of Benin (Uniben), Benin City, both in Edo State. The study relied on secondary data on staffing from both institutionswhile primary data were collected using question guide administered on key informants among the management cadre of the universities. Data were analysed using percentage, means, Chi-square test of proportion and content analysis characteristic of qualitative interviews. The findings revealed gender inequality in staffing among the management staff cadre between the two institutions (AAU: male = 88.13%, female = 11.87%; Uniben: male = 75.1%, female = 24.1%). The gender differences was significant in favour of male (χ2: AAU = 414.47; Uniben = 422.69). Similar trend in distribution was observed among principal officers of AAU with men constituting a total average of 83.33% and women 16.67%. Major factors identified by the key informants for the gender inequality included cultural/institutional and political factors, lack of basic educational qualifications, domestic duties and lack of mentorship. The study recommends among others, the need for women in management positions to mentor younger women while women in tertiary institutions should be encouraged to improve on the educational qualifications.
The Impact of Using GeoGebra Software in Teaching and Learning Transformation (Rigid Motion) on Senior High School Students’ Achievement
Authors: Asare James Tetteh , Atteh Evans
Published: September 2022

This study looked at the impact of using GeoGebra to enhance the teaching and learning of transformation in senior high schools in Ghana. The difference in performance of students when taught using the traditional method and when taught with the help of this innovation was the main objective of the study. However, the students’ performance in answering transformation (rigid motion) questions and their views about the use of the innovation was also assessed before and after the intervention respectively. A mixed methods design combining qualitative and quantitative approaches was used for this study. The instruments for data collection were test items and interview. The target population was SHS two science classes of the New Juaben Senior High School and the population size was hundred and nineteen (119) whilst the sample size was forty-five (45), comprising two (2) classes, which was selected based on simple random sampling. In the pre-intervention stage, a pre-test was used to identify the weaknesses of the students before the interventional strategies were applied. A post-test was conducted to evaluate the intervention strategies, and interview was conducted afterwards. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data for the adoption of technology. The study's findings made it abundantly evident that GeoGebra had improved students' knowledge of transformation principles and, consequently, their performance. Due to the effectiveness of using GeoGebra in learning, students wish it would be used in teaching other mathematics topics. The study recommends that mathematics teachers should adopt and employ technology applications in teaching different mathematics concepts as it facilitates students’ achievement in mathematics.
Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Uniosun Teaching Hospital Osogbo Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Odesanmi Oluwanifemi , Oshineye Adeola , Atolagbe James
Published: September 2022

Pregnancy-related malaria is still a public health issue, as it contributes to a high infant mortality rate, low birth weight, and maternal mortality. Over 80% of the world's malaria cases were found in sub-Saharan Africa and India. More than 500,000 cases were reported in Nigeria, Madagascar, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Nigeria, are most at risk of malaria infection each year, with about 50 million pregnancies at risk. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine malaria prevalence and associated risk factors among pregnant women in Osun State, Nigeria.

The study was retrospective of five years between January 2017- December 2021. The medical records of 277 pregnant women who tested positive for malaria were retrieved to examine the contributing factors and malaria-related complications. Data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software package, version 23. The Chi-square test was used to determine statistical significance. Data were presented in their simplest form and P - value < 0.05 was statistical significance.

The prevalence of malaria reported among pregnant women was found to be 98.9% caused by Plasmodium falciparum. While most pregnant women who tested positive for malaria parasite had no complications, low birth weight was the most common complication among pregnant women who were infected with malaria, Proportion of malaria in pregnant women during the gestational period was found, according to the findings - 1st Trimester 33.2%, 2nd Trimester 47.3%, and 3rd Trimester 19.5%. There was no significant association between the prevalence of malaria and Genotypes (P=0.498).

It was discovered that the prevalence of malaria among pregnant women was high with P. falciparum being the most common malaria parasite found in the stud. Prenatal care was found to be a major factor in the early detection of signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy.