bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análise acerca das concepções filosóficas do preâmbulo da Constituição Federal de 1988
Authors: Carvalho Caio Lucas Rocha de , Alves Fabrício Germano
Published: January 2025

O preâmbulo da Constituição federal de 1988 desempenha um papel simbólico e axiológico no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, sendo a sua função e relevância jurídica frequentemente geram debates. Este estudo analisa, sob uma perspectiva filosófica, as influências e os ideais sintetizados nesse elemento introdutório da Carta Magna. Para tanto, realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica e uma análise interpretativa do conteúdo constitucional e de sua fundamentação doutrinária. A pesquisa destaca a capacidade do preâmbulo de refletir os valores e princípios que orientam a sociedade brasileira, propondo uma visão que reforça sua importância como referência na compreensão da identidade constitucional. Conclui-se que, apesar de não possuir força normativa vinculante, o preâmbulo contribui significativamente para o entendimento do texto constitucional e para a orientação de futuras interpretações jurídicas.
Avaliação da qualidade do estudo de impacto ambiental da central de tratamento de resíduos consimares
Authors: Marques Koryna Carriel Marques , Candiani Giovano , Attanasio Junior Mario Roberto , Campagnaro Virginia Hamer
Published: January 2025

Este estudo avalia a qualidade do Estudo de Impacto Ambiental (EIA) da Central de Tratamento de Resíduos Consimares, um projeto de incineração de resíduos sólidos urbanos. A análise, embasada em cinco metodologias distintas, revelou uma avaliação global satisfatória do documento. No entanto, foram identificadas deficiências significativas, como a subestimação na identificação, previsão e avaliação dos impactos ambientais, a inadequação dos programas de monitoramento e medidas mitigadoras propostos, e a limitada participação social no processo. Os resultados destacam a necessidade de aprimorar a qualidade dos EIAs e demonstram a relevância das ferramentas avaliativas empregadas para subsidiar a tomada de decisões mais assertivas pelos órgãos ambientais responsáveis pelo licenciamento ambiental.
Disgerminoma em paciente com Síndrome de Down à propósito de caso
Authors: Ferreira Laís Gomes , Ribeiro Heloísa Rocha , Soares Luise Schwan , Ribeiro Mariana Stefenoni , Varejão Emily Kunkel , Moussallem Lara Bunjes , Cardoso Alfredo Antônio , Chambô Filho Antônio
Published: January 2025

Introdução: Pacientes com síndrome de Down (SD) apresentam um espectro único de malignidades, com um risco 10 a 20 vezes maior de leucemias agudas e uma incidência acentuadamente diminuída de tumores sólidos. O disgerminoma é um tumor maligno de células germinativas do ovário e que apesar de ser um tumor sólido, tem uma incidência aumentada em pacientes com SD. É frequente em mulheres jovens e pode ser assintomático ou apresentar diversos sintomas. O seu diagnóstico definitivo é através da análise histopatológica e seu tratamento normalmente é cirúrgico, associado ou não a quimioterapia adjuvante. Ressalta-se que quando diagnosticado precocemente tem bom prognóstico. Objetivo: Descrever caso de disgerminoma em paciente com síndrome de Down. Método: Estudo observacional descritivo, retrospectivo, do tipo relato de caso, no qual os dados foram obtidos através das informações contidas no prontuário eletrônico da paciente, referente ao período de atendimento ginecológico no Hospital Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória. Relato de caso e Discussão: Alguns fatores levam a discussão da provável associação do tumor com a Trissomia do 21. Sendo assim, segundo análise em estudos realizados, a presença de três cromossomos pode estar diretamente relacionados ao desenvolvimento de tumores ovarianos de células germinativas.
Medical writing around the world
Authors: Liju Asha , Alechine Evguenia
Published: January 2025

Medical writing transcends borders, uniting professionals across geographies, demographics, languages, and cultures. This inherent global perspective has inspired the theme for this issue. While previous editions have explored medical writing in specific countries and regions, the COVID-19 pandemic has irreversibly reshaped the global landscape. Virtual meetings, remote work, and international collaboration are now commonplace, broadening opportunities for medical writers to connect and work together across continents. This issue aims to celebrate the worldwide medical writing community by integrating insights that reflect our collective resilience and adaptability. We’ve curated articles that delve into topics ranging from cross-border collaboration and freelance medical writing to inclusive practices and language-specific challenges. Through these contributions, we aspire to strengthen the bonds within our community, fostering an environment where medical writers can thrive both individually and collectively on a global stage.
Encouraging vaccination through clever and abstruse incentives
Authors: Borkens Yannick
Published: January 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic kept the world on tenterhooks for several years beginning in 2019. Well over 7 million people had died worldwide by 2023. Although the WHO ended the health emergency in 2023, the dangers of COVID-19 and future pandemics remain. Thanks to modern science, effective vaccines against COVID-19 were available and ready for use in record time. However, the willingness to vaccinate was limited. For this reason, some countries came up with various and sometimes abstruse ideas to increase the willingness of their population to be vaccinated during this difficult time and to get people excited about vaccination. Some of these ideas are presented in this article.
“Follow the Sun” writing: A hybrid operating model to optimize collaboration and efficiency
Authors: Hill Kelley , Bernstein Marissa , Reese Amber , Liju Asha
Published: January 2025

Time, quality, and accuracy are of the essence for expeditious global regulatory submissions. An around-the-clock, 24/7, global medical writing model has been developed that allows efficient development of high-quality documents with appreciable reduction in time to completion. Writers work across global time zones, relaying the work accomplished during their workday to the writer in the successive workday without interruption.This also enables “rolling” continuous quality control checks. Authors can focus on messaging and content with confidence as documents are developed. Best results are achieved by proactive alignment of content and messaging, strategic assignment of tasks to suitable talent, and fostering a culture of open communication founded on trust and mutual respect.
Breaking barriers: Empowering researchers from low- and middle-income countries in global health communication
Authors: Chaccour Julie
Published: January 2025

This feature explores the authors experience in supporting researchers in low- and middle-income countries. After years of honing her skills in both basic research and medical writing, Julie Chaccour transitioned into a position in research management, where she occasionally gets to apply her expertise to help address disparities in scientific authorship. The author describes an especially rewarding experience of facilitating a three-day workshop to a diverse team of social science researchers. Efforts like the one described highlight the importance of structured support for LMIC researchers in expanding their contributions to the scientific community.
From Portugal to the world: Leveraging remote medical writing for global impact
Authors: Fernandes Joana
Published: January 2025

With the advent of the pandemic, global businesses in medical writing accelerated efforts to hire remote professionals across different countries. Portugal is a fruitful source of talent, yet it remains under-represented in the medical writing industry. As a medical writer in Portugal, I highlight the practical advantages that make the country an attractive market for hiring remote medical writers and describe how adding Portuguese writers to international teams can offer a blend of talent, cost efficiency, and strategic advantages. While fully recognising that many countries are underrepresented in the medical writing world, I speak here of the benefits of my native country where I have settled my career.
An assessment of Y balance test in adolescent female handball players with chronic ankle instability.
Authors: Sikora Damian , Żerdziński Paweł , Linek Paweł
Published: January 2025

Background: Chronic instability of the ankle joint may contribute to reduction of balance ability in teenager handball players. Therefore, the main goal of the study was to determine whether the female handball players with chronic instability of the ankle joint will obtain lower values in Y test, as compared with their healthy peers. Material and Methods: The sample comprised a group of 40 teenager handball players aged 15-18 years. The competitors were qualified for the study based on the total value obtained from Cumberland Ankle Joint Instability Test (CAIT). The participants were assessed based on their body balance using Y balance test. Results: The group with chronic ankle joint instability (CAI) obtained a statistically significant lower value from Y test as compared with the control group in the direction: forward, the right and next, the left lower limb by 102% (MD: 11.5, 95% PU:6.2-16. 8) the right lower limb, 6.5% (MD: 10.0, 95% CI:5.7-14,2) the left lower limb in the backward lateral direction of Y test, by 9.2% (MD: 9.6, 95% CI:5.1-14,1) the right lower limb and 5% (MD: 5.8, 95% PU:2.4-9,1) the left lower limb. A statistically significant asymmetry between the groups was noted for the forward direction, CAI group obtained an asymmetry greater by 2.6 cm as compared with the control group. Moreover, CAI group obtained (MD: 7.3, 95% CI:4.2-10.4) lower value of the complex Y test by15.7% as compared with the control group. The teenager female handball players with CAI obtained statistically lower values from the Y balance test. Handball competitors obtained results indicating asymmetry in the forward direction, from Y test. Conclusions: The study confirmed the potential of Y balance test for the assessment of functional deficits in teenager female handball players with CAI.
Recursos educativos del siglo XXI y su aporte a la educación para el desarrollo sostenible
Authors: Zambrano-Rodríguez Luisa Bernardita , Burbano-Intriago Yissel Elizabeth , Ayoví-Bernal Michael Jordán , Bernal-Álava Ángel Fortunato
Published: January 2025

En el siglo XXI, la educación juega un papel crucial en la construcción de un futuro sostenible, siendo fundamental para el logro de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) establecidos por las Naciones Unidas. La enseñanza se ha transformado, incorporando nuevas tecnologías, enfoques pedagógicos más inclusivos y un enfoque global que busca no solo el desarrollo académico, sino también la conciencia social, ambiental y económica. La innovación en la educación para el desarrollo sostenible (EDS) promueve el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y cimenta sus bases en el desarrollo de estrategias como la realidad aumentada, realidad virtual, realidad mixta, gamificación, laboratorios virtuales, remotos, y la integración de la inteligencia artificial en pro de fortalecer los desafíos del sistema educativo. Sus principales aportes hacia la educación para el desarrollo sostenible se centran en formar ciudadanos críticos, responsables y activos que puedan afrontar los retos globales, contribuyendo a la creación de sociedades más justas y sostenibles. No obstante, se requiere de entrenamiento constante, pensamiento crítico y un alto sentido de premura para determinar el momento de desaprender, aprender o reaprender; esto acompañado de una rica interacción entre sus actores. A través de esta integración de los recursos educativos e innovación en los procesos formativos y de aprendizaje en todos los niveles, la educación y por ende la nueva era tecnológica se convierten en herramientas claves que permiten transformar los desafíos del siglo XXI en oportunidades para el desarrollo humano y el bienestar global. En conclusión, este proyecto desataca los esfuerzos que se empleen para aprovechar de manera significativa los recursos educativos en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje de los estudiantes.
DESAFIOS DO PROCESSO DE INTERSETORIALIDADE NO PROGRAMA SAÚDE NA ESCOLA NO MUNICÍPIO DE SANTARÉM/PARÁ
Authors: Coelho Aldine Cecília Lima , Brasileiro Tânia Suely Azevedo , Menezes Layla de Cassia Bezerra Bagata , Coelho Aldilene Lima
Published: January 2025

Esse artigo tem por objetivo analisar o processo de intersetorialidade no âmbito do Programa Saúde na Escola (PSE) no município de Santarém/Pa, a partir de percepções das equipes de trabalho e das práticas desenvolvidas entre 2011 e 2017. O lócus é composto por 13 unidades de saúde e 13 escolas do município de Santarém. O público alvo abrangeu componentes das equipes de saúde vinculadas ao PSE em 2011; e os componentes das equipes das escolas assistidas, totalizando nove profissionais da saúde e da educação. Com este estudo constatou- se que o processo de intersetorialidade no PSE encontra-se fragilizado pela falta de interação entre os setores atuantes no Programa e, principalmente, pela inexpressiva participação do GTI municipal na coordenação das atividades do PSE em Santarém, o que pode vir a contribuir para a não efetividade dos seus compromissos pactuados desde 2011.
ESTUDOS SOBRE OS IMPACTOS DAS INUNDAÇÕES NO HAITI E SUAS ESTRATÉGIAS DE ADAPTAÇÃO
Authors: Patrice Paul Jérôme
Published: January 2025

O Haiti é um dos países do caraibados mais vulneráveis ao risco de inundações,  inundado e a sua resiliência aos perigos naturais é reduzida consideravelmente ao longo do tempo. Esta situação parece ser agravada pelas atividades humanas que aceleram o processo de degradação ambiental. Em termos metodológicos, em primeiro lugar, analisamos o processo de degradação ambiental ao nível dos 10 departamentos haitianos a partir de imagens do Google-Earth, processadas pelo Centro Nacional de Informação Geoespacial (CNIGS). Foram utilizados softwares como: Word, Flood Map para coleta e análise de dados. Os resultados mostram claramente que o Haiti corre um alto risco de inundações. No contexto deste estudo, 90 % da população vive numa área inferior a 1 ha.  Na verdade, a ausência de uma política pública para o ordenamento do território e a pressão demográfica contribuíram largamente para a degradação do ambiente que causa as inundações.
IGLÉSIAS EM MEIO A ECOS E REFLEXOS: A HISTÓRIA COMO ESPAÇO DE AMOR E CONTROVÉRSIA
Authors: Nascimento Gustavo Cleon Marques , Filho Pedro Pio Fontineles
Published: January 2025

O presente trabalho analisa as obras autobiográficas de Francisco de Assis Iglésias, com foco em A Noiva da Colina e Caatingas e Chapadões, guiado pelas nuances de uma história de amor: seria Iglésias um Narciso, contemplando seu reflexo nas paisagens e memórias, ou um Eco, ressoando as vozes de outros viajantes? Seus escritos promovem um enlace entre História e Literatura como trouxe Durval Muniz? O estudo utiliza os arquétipos narrados por Ovídio (2007) em Metamorfoses, para explorar como o autor projeta suas memórias e experiências nos cenários do sertão e da cidade de Piracicaba, tecendo um diálogo entre individualidade e coletividade. A metodologia adotada é qualitativa e interpretativa, fundamentada na análise comparativa das narrativas autobiográficas de Iglésias em diálogo com os conceitos de pacto autobiográfico de Lejeune (1980) conceitos de Bourdieu (1996). Michel de Certeau (1987), Michel Foucault (1975) Hayden White(2001) François Dosse(2009) Sandra Pesavento(2002) Thamara Rodrigues (2023) oferecem suporte teórico para discutir as complexas relações entre memória, temporalidade e subjetividade na autobiografia. O objetivo da pesquisa é compreender Francisco de Assis Iglésias em seu processo criativo, investigando por que e como ele escrevia, acompanhando o desenvolvimento intelectual presente em suas memórias. Os resultados indicam que Iglésias constrói uma narrativa híbrida, em que sua trajetória pessoal se articula com a memória coletiva de Piracicaba e do sertão brasileiro, marcada pelo amor. Conclui-se que Francisco de Assis Iglésias transita entre os arquétipos de Narciso e Eco, utilizando a escrita como ato de resistência ao esquecimento. Suas memórias revelam uma identidade rica e multifacetada, na qual o "eu" individual se entrelaça com o "nós" coletivo, preservando a história e a cultura dos espaços que habitou.
WORK AND MENTAL HEALTH OF INTENSIVE CARE PROFESSIONALS - A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH
Authors: Góis Joselice Almeida , Tapioca Thatiane Silva Costa , Lima Ermillo Campos , Barreto Fábio Lisboa , Barbosa Gabriela Bené , Rodrigues Éder Pereira , Nascimento Mônica Andrade , Nascimento Sobrinho Carlito Lopes
Published: January 2025

Work is understood as one of the structures responsible for structuring the identity of the human being. Thus, through work, man changes his way of acting, thinking and relating to himself and the world. In health, work is a topic of much discussion regarding the general aspects of work; however, with little focus on the hospital setting, specifically in the intensive care unit. This theoretical manuscript in the form of an essay aims to analyze the theoretical and conceptual aspects of work and its impact on the mental health of workers who work in the intensive care unit setting. It was produced after analyzing pertinent bibliography regarding the conceptual, historical and social aspects, its articulation with the concepts, its complexity in health and its impact on the mental health of workers, specifically in intensive care. The analysis points to the need to implement strategies that awaken the elaboration of actions with a focus on health policy that aim at the promotion, protection and recovery of the health of workers in this context of action.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF GASTRITIS AND CORRELATION WITH H. PYLORI: AN IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION AND ITS CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
Authors: Duarte Ana Carolinne Guerreiro , Zhao Bruna Wu , Lemos Clarissa de Deus , Santos Kézia Signer , Araújo Lanna Samara de Carvalho , Moura Millena Lima Pascoal , Lemos Yasmin de Deus , Silva Patricia Alves
Published: January 2025

Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa that can be triggered by several factors, such as prolonged use of some medications, smoking, and infection by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (HP). The prevalence of this infection encompasses approximately half of the world's population, and although its relationship with gastritis is not completely elucidated, it is known that bacterial virulence, the host's immune system, and environmental influences interact to constitute a complex mechanism that establishes different phenotypes of gastritis. These different phenotypes can be distinguished by chronicity, severity, late diagnosis, response or refractoriness to treatment, and clinical complications. This literature review aims to explore the pathophysiology of gastritis associated with Helicobacter pylori and its clinical implications, in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of this condition and its implications for medical practice, addressing its association with peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and anemia, in addition to reviewing available therapeutic options against this infection. To this end, 154 articles were identified, and of these, 18 were selected for this study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria adopted. Thus, the potentiating action of H. pylori in the development of some gastroenterological diseases was observed, as verified in the increase in the genetic expression of PREX2, found in cancer cells, and in the endoscopic findings of antral nodularity, both due to this bacterium, which allows us to conclude the close relationship between gastritis and clinical implications of intense severity and in the long term.
Improving Oral Cancer Outcomes Through Machine Learning and Dimensionality Reduction
Authors: Subhi Al-Batah Mohammad , Alqaraleh Muhyeeddin , Salem Alzboon Mowafaq
Published: January 2025

Oral cancer presents a formidable challenge in oncology, necessitating early diagnosis and accurate prognosis to enhance patient survival rates. Recent advancements in machine learning and data mining have revolutionized traditional diagnostic methodologies, providing sophisticated and automated tools for differentiating between benign and malignant oral lesions. This study presents a comprehensive review of cutting-edge data mining methodologies, including Neural Networks, K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Support Vector Machines (SVM), and ensemble learning techniques, specifically applied to the diagnosis and prognosis of oral cancer. Through a rigorous comparative analysis, our findings reveal that Neural Networks surpass other models, achieving an impressive classification accuracy of 93.6% in predicting oral cancer. Furthermore, we underscore the potential benefits of integrating feature selection and dimensionality reduction techniques to enhance model performance. These insights underscore the significant promise of advanced data mining techniques in bolstering early detection, optimizing treatment strategies, and ultimately improving patient outcomes in the realm of oral oncology
The mechanism of Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Wall. ex Nees on upper respiratory infection by network pharmacology and molecular docking
Authors: Thi Duong Truc-Ly , Thi Phan Thuy-Tien , Nguyen Van-Ha , Nguyen Minh-Luan , Nguyen Dang-Khoa
Published: January 2025

Context: In Chinese medicine, and Ayurvedic, Andrographis paniculata is traditionally employed as a remedy for colds and influenza, particularly to alleviate fever linked with infectious illnesses like upper respiratory infections (URIs).
Aims: To determine the potential anti-infective mechanisms of A. paniculata on upper respiratory infections through network pharmacology and docking modeling.
Methods: Initially, active chemical constituents of A. paniculata were identified using the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology database. Subsequently, the target genes of these active ingredients were determined by the UniProtKB database, while target genes related to upper respiratory infections were identified through the GeneCards database. The compound-target network of AP was constructed by the Cytoscape. The protein-protein interaction network was generated using the STRING database. Further analysis was conducted through the DAVID database, integrating Gene Ontology and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses.
Results: Twenty-two active components of A. paniculata and highlighted key pathways such as the TNF signaling pathway, IL-17 signaling pathway, and human cytomegalovirus infection are potentially crucial for URIs treatment. Additionally, target genes of A. paniculata, including TNF, IL6, AKT1, TP53, CXCL8, CASP3, and PTGS2, were identified as significant in regulating these biological processes and pathways.
Conclusions: This study provides valuable insights into the mechanism of A. paniculata in treating URIs, laying the groundwork for further research in this area.
OVERVIEW STUDY OF MOBILE NETWORK TRAFFIC FOR BTS STATIONS
Authors:   University of Information and Communication Technology, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam, Van Thuc HOANG , Van Ngoc PHAM ,   University of Information and Communication Technology, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam, Thi Thanh Thao DOAN ,   University of Information and Communication Technology, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam, Chien Thang VU ,   University of Information and Communication Technology, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam, Thanh Nam PHAM ,   University of Information and Communication Technology, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam, Thi Phuong MAC ,   University of Information and Communication Technology, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam
Published: January 2025

In recent years, Machine Learning (ML) has become a crucial
and promising tool for forecasting and solving a wide range of
complex problems. The rapid development of machine
learning is closely linked to technological advancements and
has also driven the growth of the AI community and open-
source tools (e.g., TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, fast.ai). This
enables researchers to deploy and apply machine learning
algorithms more effectively. This paper provides an overview
of mobile network traffic at BTS stations, conducted from a
data-driven perspective, focusing on extracting and
transforming data into information that serves production and
business purposes within mobile networks, as well as
describing the characteristics of user traffic. The authors used
the Google Colab environment to analyze network time
statistics to determine traffic in each area. Leveraging large
volumes of information helps improve mobile network
performance and address various issues (e.g., anomaly
detection) that may impact network infrastructure. The study's
findings contribute to addressing certain practical challenges
in deployment, optimization, resource allocation, and energy
savings for mobile networks.
Keywords: 5g traffic; base transceiver station; 5G BTS; 5G Traffic; 5G/BTS Traffic.
СЕВЕРНАЯ ХОДЬБА КАК ЭФФЕКТИВНАЯ ФИЗИЧЕСКАЯ АКТИВНОСТЬ ДЛЯ СТУДЕНТОВ ВЫСШЕЙ ШКОЛЫ
Authors: Комиссарчик Константин Михайлович , Халилова Лилия Ирековна , Шигабудинов Алексей Викторович , Кряклина Анна Александровна , Калина Ирина Геннадьевна
Published: January 2025

Введение. Проблемa оптимизации занятий физической культурой (ФК) в вузе и исследования новейших форм ФК и направлений в спорте остаются актуальными задачами научного поиска преподавателей физической культуры в системе высшей школы. Цель исследования — теоретическое и экспериментальное обоснование включения северной ходьбы в практику физического воспитания для студентов специальной медицинской группы (СМГ) в вузе. Материалы и методы. В исследовании приняли участие 360 студентов трех университетов, использующих на занятиях по физической культуре северную ходьбу. Резуль таты. Было проведено исследование видов ходьбы с различными биомеханическими особенностями на предмет возможности использования в северной ходьбе. Полученные результаты средних статистических данных позволили выявить положительную динамику повышения функциональной деятельности дыхательной системы у участников, занимающихся северной ходьбой. Результаты исследования функционального развития студентов СМГ на период эксперимента предоставили возможность определить положительную динамику. Заключение. Полученные результаты средних статистических данных позволили выявить повышение функциональной деятельности дыхательной системы у участников, занимающихся северной ходьбой. У многих студентов прекратились боли в спине, произошло существенное улучшение осанки.

Introduction. The problem of optimizing physical education lessons at a university and the search for modern forms of physical culture and trends in sports remain urgent tasks in the scientific search for physical education teachers in the higher education system. The purpose of the study is to theoretically and experimentally substantiate the inclusion of Nordic walking in the practice of physical education for students of a special medical group (SMG) at a university. Materials and methods. The study involved 360 students involved in Nordic walking during physical education lessons. Results. A study was conducted on types of walking with different biomechanical features for the possibility of use in Nordic walking. The obtained results of average statistical data made it possible to identify positive dynamics in terms of physical fitness (strength) and increased functional activity of the respiratory system in participants involved in Nordic walking. The results of the study of the level of physical fitness (strength) and functional development of SMG students during the experiment period made it possible to determine significant positive dynamics of development of positive changes in those involved. Conclusion. The obtained results of average statistical data allowed us to identify positive dynamics in the indicators of physical fitness (strength) and an increase in the functional activity of the respiratory system in participants engaged in Nordic walking. Many students stopped having back pain, and their posture improved significantly.
Socio-economic and Psychological Factors Affecting Clothing Consumption Among Female Undergraduates in University of Uyo, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Home Economics, University of Uyo, Nigeria, Nwonye Ngozi U. , Ibokette Myrtle U. ,   Department of Home Economics, University of Uyo, Nigeria, Esiowu Priscilla A. ,   Department of Home Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Published: January 2025

This study explores the socio-economic and psychological factors that shape clothing consumption patterns among female undergraduate students at the University of Uyo, Nigeria. While existing research has extensively examined clothing preferences in various global contexts, limited attention has been given to the unique dynamics between financial constraints and psychological motivations in low-resource settings, particularly within Nigeria. Adopting a descriptive survey design, data were gathered from 389 respondents using a structured questionnaire. The findings highlight the pivotal roles of monthly allowances, the prevalence of second-hand shopping, and psychological influences such as self-esteem and peer pressure in shaping students' clothing choices. This study provides fresh insights by examining the coexistence of socio-economic limitations and identity-driven motivations in a cultural landscape marked by financial challenges and shifting social expectations. The results illuminate how young consumers navigate the interplay between affordability, self-expression, and the need for social acceptance. These findings offer valuable implications for stakeholders, including retailers, policymakers, and educators, by emphasizing the need for interventions that encourage affordable and sustainable fashion, foster financial literacy, and address the psychological effects of clothing consumption.
Gendered political violence as a legal framework: an analysis of the brazilian reality
Authors: Carneiro Adriana Jacob , Jalalzai Farida , Santos Pedro de Abreu Gomes dos
Published: January 2025

In August of 2021, the Brazilian government sanctioned in the Electoral Code and the Penal Code the typifcation of violence against women in politics (VAWIP) as a punishable crime. This research provides a critical analysis of the implementation of the 2021 Law n. 14.192 that typifes VAWIP as a crime. To do so we discuss how the law addresses, in theory, the types of VAWIP identifed in the extant literature (physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and semiotic). We then discuss Brazil’s VAWIP law contextualizing it within the Brazilian political landscape, regional (as well as global) perspectives on the issue, and comparing Brazil’s law with the Inter-American model law on the prevention, punishment, and eradication of violence against women in political life. We argue that Brazil’s VAWIP law provide the legal basis for addressing the issue, but the ambiguous and broad language used in the law leaves a lot of room for interpretation of what will typify this kind of violence.
Supremacia masculina nos partidos políticos: violência política simbólica contra as mulheres?
Authors: Silva Salete Maria da
Published: January 2025

Este artigo aborda a dimensão simbólica da violência política contra as mulheres, tomando por base a questão da supremacia masculina, no âmbito dos partidos políticos, e o refexo disto no imaginário social e no exercício dos direitos políticos pela parcela feminina da sociedade. Nesse sentido e com base em estudos bibliográfcos e documental, associados à observação participante em diversos debates e ações políticas sobre o tema, advoga-se pela adoção de uma perspectiva feminista crítica ao défcit democrático de gênero e raça no seio partidário, estimulando a produção de pesquisas científcas que deem conta da violência política simbólica, não tipifcada na recente Lei nº 14.192/2021, que estabelece normas para prevenir, reprimir e combater a violência política contra a mulher durante as eleições e no exercício de direitos políticos e de funções públicas no Brasil.
Weight Loss Methods and Weight Loss among Overweight and Obese Bank Staff in Selected Commercial Banks in Nairobi County, Kenya.
Authors:   ¹School of Public Health and Applied Human Sciences, Department of Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya., Macharia1 JM , P2 Chege ,   2School of Public Health and Applied Human Sciences, Department of Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya., Munyaka3 A ,   3School of Public Health and Applied Human Sciences, Department of Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Published: January 2025

Kenya has undergone fast economic growth in recent decades, which has resulted in lifestyle and dietary changes, contributing to a significant rise in overweight and obesity prevalence. More literature is needed on the methods Kenyan bank staff use for weight loss. A cross-sectional study was undertaken in selected banks in the Central Business District (CBD) of Nairobi County. The study revealed that 55.3% of the respondents were female, while 44.8% were male. Most of the respondents (36.3%) were aged 25-28 years, married (66.3%), and were bank tellers (47.7%). Most (58.1%) of the respondents ate two meals a day, which comprised breakfast at work and late lunch, while 37.8% ate three meals. The nutrient intake levels of the respondents were generally below recommendations. However, males' and females' energy intake were 107.9% and 117% of the estimated energy requirement for adults, respectively. At the start of the study, 54.9% of the respondents were overweight, 34.9% were obese in category I, and 10.18% were obese in category II. The study showed that most respondents (43.3%) used a combination of diet and physical activity for weight loss. The majority (25.5%) of the respondents reported being too tired to exercise as the major barrier to weight loss. Lack of time, difficulty maintaining an exercise routine, and needing someone to exercise with, were also reported barriers by 18.9%, 14.2%, and 12.3% of the respondents, respectively. The study concluded that most of the study participants engaged in low levels of physical activity and consumed excess energy. A combination of diet and physical activity was used by most respondents for weight loss.
Key Words: Weight Loss, Methods of weight loss, Physical activity, Sedentary activity, Overweight, and Obesity.
Influencia del Ingreso y la Tasa de Interés Pasiva en el Ahorro Nacional según la teoría Keynesiana: Perú 1992-2022
Authors: Mendoza Rodríguez Gustavo Adolfo , Sánchez Gonzáles Fernando José , Torres Madrid Angélica María , Torres Sarango Nayely Beatriz , Castillo Agurto Martin Antonio
Published: January 2025

Este trabajo de investigación analiza la evolución del ingreso nacional disponible, la tasa de interés pasiva y el ahorro bruto en Perú durante el período 1992-2022, utilizando un enfoque tanto descriptivo como econométrico. Uno de los principales objetivos es determinar la influencia del ingreso y la tasa de interés sobre el ahorro, enmarcado en la teoría Keynesiana, que sostiene que el ahorro depende directamente del nivel de ingreso y la tasa de interés. A través de pruebas econométricas robustas, como las pruebas de raíz unitaria, el test de cointegración de Johansen, la prueba de KPSS y un modelo de regresión lineal simple, se buscó identificar las relaciones entre las variables. Los resultados indicaron que la teoría Keynesiana no se cumplió en el contexto peruano durante el período estudiado, ya que la relación entre el ingreso y el ahorro, así como entre la tasa de interés pasiva y el ahorro, no resultó ser significativa. A lo largo del estudio, se observó que las tres variables evolucionaron de manera independiente, sin una correlación significativa. El análisis reveló que el ingreso nacional disponible fue la variable más volátil, mientras que la tasa de interés pasiva mostró una tendencia más estable. Por otro lado, el ahorro bruto mostró fluctuaciones moderadas y fue menos afectado por los factores internos y externos. En conclusión, los resultados sugieren que, aunque se esperaba que las variaciones en el ingreso y las tasas de interés pasivas tuvieran un impacto directo sobre el ahorro bruto, este no fue el caso en Perú durante el período analizado, cuestionando la aplicabilidad de la teoría Keynesiana en este contexto.
Influence of Individual Characteristics, Competencies, and Environment on Performance through Leadership Style as a Moderator Variable: Study on PT. Tigadaun Kapuas
Authors: Kartikaningsih Dewi , Kartika Ajoe , Simanjuntak Robby
Published: January 2025

This research aims to determine the causes of high turnover at the top and lower levels of leadership based on leadership performance, influenced by leadership styles derived from individual characteristics, competencies, and work environment stressors. Using a quantitative approach, the study analyzed data from 30 active leaders and 20 former employees of PT Tigadaun Kapuas, with a total sample size of 50 respondents. Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) revealed that individual characteristics, competencies, and work environment significantly influence leadership performance, with leadership style acting as a potent moderating variable
Švédská fáze opevnění Jihlavy : městská fortifikace v letech 1645–1647
Authors: Hejhal Petr , Kochan Šimon , Těsnohlídek Jakub
Published: January 2025

Město Jihlava na česko-moravské hranici se stalo v letech 1645–1647 významným opevněným bodem švédské armády a v této době dosáhla svého maximálního rozsahu i městská fortifikace. Článek sumarizuje informace o podobě prvků bastionového opevnění Jihlavy, shrnuje stav jejich dochování v terénu a prezentuje výsledky archeologických výzkumů, které se bastionového opevnění dotkly. Na základě dvou plánů uložených ve Švédském národním archivu ve Stockholmu je předložen návrh předšvédské a švédské fáze vývoje bastionového opevnění Jihlavy.
Vodní kanály a technické stavby na vodní pohon v raně novověkých Pardubicích
Authors: Musil Jan , Zavoral Tomáš
Published: January 2025

Východočeské Pardubice se za éry Pernštejnů (1491–1560) proměnily v rozvinuté rezidenční město protkané sítí umělých vodních kanálů, jejichž voda byla využita k pohonu u četných technických staveb (mlýny, valchy, brusírny, hamry, mlýn na výrobu střelného prachu, dělolitecká huť ad.). Předložený příspěvek shrnuje dosavadní stav archivního i archeologického bádání.
Deep Learning in Wazuh Intrusion Detection System to Identify Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Attacks
Authors: Wibowo Budi , Nurrohman Aji , Hafiz Luqman
Published: January 2025

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) pose a significant challenge in modern cybersecurity by leveraging persistent and sophisticated methods to compromise organizations. These threats employ advanced techniques such as encrypted communication, polymorphic malware, and log tampering, to evade detection, exfiltrate sensitive data, and disrupt critical infrastructure. Such characteristics often render conventional security measures ineffective in mitigating or preventing such attacks. This study adopted an experimental approach to assess the application of Wazuh, an advanced open-source security platform, in countering APT attacks. By simulating attack scenarios and analyzing real-time logs from diverse sources, Wazuh demonstrated strong intrusion detection capabilities, identifying attack patterns such as brute force attempts and unauthorized directory access. The findings underscore Wazuh’s effectiveness in enhancing organizational resilience by enabling rapid detection and response to suspicious activities. This research highlights how integrated log analysis can address the stealthy nature of APTs. Future studies should explore the integration of machine learning with platforms like Wazuh to further enhance automated and predictive threat detection capabilities, thereby strengthening defenses against evolving strategies of APTs.
Analisa Metode Pengalokasian Time Slot pada Jaringan Time Division Duplex
Authors: Astuti Rini
Published: January 2025

Perkembangan komunikasi bergerak sudah sangat maju teknologi. Tujuan perkembangan jaringan komunikasi bergerak adalah menyediakan standar yang dapat memenuhi aplikasi-aplikasi nirkabel yang luas variasinya, tidak hanya mampu menyediakan jenis layanan dasar seperti suara (voice) dan pesan (messaging) saja melainkan telah diperluas hingga mampu menyediakan jenis layanan multimedia dan high multimedia. Salah satu karakter layanan multimedia dan high multimedia adalah sifat keasimetrisan dari sisi trafiknya, sehingga kebutuhan data rate pada arah downlink berbeda dengan kebutuhan data rate pada arah uplink. Hal ini dapat menyebabkan ketidakefisienan penggunaan bandwitdh apabila diimplementasikan dengan menggunakan sistem FDD, untuk hal tersebut maka UMTS juga mengeluarkan standard TDD dimana pada sistem ini alokasi time slot antara uplink dan downlink dapat diatur sehingga sistem dapat mencapai kondisi optimal. Pengalokasian time slot antara uplink dan downlink yang optimal disimulasikan dengan metode alokasi time slot seragam (uniform allocation) dan metode alokasi time slot tak-seragam (non-uniform allocation). Masing-masing formulasi kedua metode alokasi time slot tersebut diselesaikan dengan metode optimasi simpleks. Dari hasil simulasi tersebut terlihat bahwa metode uniform allocation sesuai untuk jenis trafik simetris dan komposisi trafik antar sel yang seragam, sedangkan metode non-uniform allocation sesuai untuk jenis trafik asimetris dengan tingkat keasimetrisan yang tinggi. Pada kondisi rasio interferensi yang tinggi maka metode non-uniform memiliki tingkat ketahanan kapasitas yang lebih baik dibandingkan metode uniform.
Risk Analysis of Bruteforce Attacks on Webserver with Telegram Notifications
Authors: Wibowo Budi , Hafiz Luqman
Published: January 2025

In today's digital era, server security is a top priority for many organizations. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) such as Fail2ban, have proven effective in protecting servers from threats by monitoring logs and blocking suspicious IP addresses. This paper discusses the implementation of Fail2ban integrated with Telegram notifications, how it works, testing, and results showing improvements in detecting and responding to attacks. Server ssh brute force attacks pose considerable risks to web servers and have potentially severe consequences. Implementing strong preventive measures, continuous monitoring, and leveraging Telegram notifications for real-time alerts significantly improved the organization’s security posture. These combined efforts ensure robust and responsive detection of brute force attacks. Fail2ban was able to quickly discover the IP address from which the attacker performed the brute force attack and took preventive action by blocking the attacker's Ip for 3 failed login attempts within a specified time limit of 3600 s.
Na(rra)tion building: Tourism and geopolitics along the Belt and Road Initiative
Authors: Franken Marie Christine , Wee Desmond
Published: January 2025

With the founding of the Belt and Road Initiative by China in 2013, a global project was created with the aim of shaping geopolitics and tourism. This position paper intends to investigate how German narratives about the BRI influence geopolitical and touristic imaginaries along its routes. The researchers of this study formulated three objectives, namely the identification of the importance of narrative in tourism, German narratives on the BRI and China and greater understanding of narration shaping processes along the BRI and its implications on tourism and geopolitics. The purpose of this paper is to analyse tourism and the BRI through a lens of public discourse, narratives and storytelling, understanding narratives as the ‘shapers’ of nation and tourist destination. Drawing on a mixed-methods approach, interviews and an online survey were conducted, whereby pieces of narratives on BRI, China and its relations to Europe were captured and then analysed. We argue that the Belt and Road Initiative as a malleable project, formed by geopolitics and tourism, has the potential to be part of a na(rra)tion building process, shaping tourism imaginaries as well as international relations, going far beyond the idea of a nation.
Energy Democracy and the Built Environment
Authors: Godoy Eric S. ,   Center for Environmental Philosophy, The University of North Texas
Published: January 2025

The transition to renewable energy, already underway, requires a massive infrastructure overhaul. Without a commitment to justice this transition risks reproducing the problems of the fossil fuel regime. The emerging area of energy democracy aims to avoid this pitfall. It unites two key features of Vogel’s postnatural environmental philosophy: the adoption of democratic governance as a normative methodology and the inclusion of the built environment, such as infrastructure, in the philosophy's scope. After demonstrating how the energy democracy movement is one answer to Vogel’s call for a postnatural ethic, I examine a case study showing how a commitment to democratic discourse could facilitate just energy transitions. Ideals of deliberative discourse should guide practices of building a shared environment including renewable energy infrastructures, doing so democratically and justly. In Vogel's spirit, we can see how these ideals can especially counteract two problems: privatization and manipulation.
Problem-based learning with baamboozle edugame: Enhancing critical thinking skills and learning interest
Authors: Wahyuningsih Endang , Hidayati Fina Hanifa , Muflih Ghufron Zaida , Fersellia Fersellia
Published: January 2025

Background: Developing students' critical thinking skills and learning interest is essential in mathematics education, particularly in complex topics like discrete mathematics. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) models, integrated with educational technology such as the Baamboozle edugame, have the potential to address these educational challenges.Aim: This study investigates the effect of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model assisted by the Baamboozle edugame on students' critical thinking skills and their learning interest.Method: A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving an experimental group using the PBL model with Baamboozle and a control group following conventional teaching methods. Data were collected using posttest instruments to measure critical thinking skills and learning interest.Results: The findings reveal significant differences in both critical thinking skills and learning interest between the experimental and control groups. The experimental group achieved an average posttest score of 84.28 in critical thinking skills compared to 53.43 in the control group. For learning interest, the experimental group scored 75.83, outperforming the control group's 70.13.Conclusion: The study concludes that the PBL model integrated with the Baamboozle edugame effectively enhances students' critical thinking skills and learning interest in discrete mathematics. This approach demonstrates the potential of combining innovative learning models with educational technology to improve student outcomes.