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The investigation and application of Muti-Armed algorithms in recommendation systems
Authors: Zhang Xiaoning
Published: February 2024

In the contemporary Internet recommendation systems in various fields, muti-armed algorithms will show high accuracy and practicability. Internet users can always get abundant positive feedback through the recommendation system via utilizing these algorithms. In this paper, there are three most typical muti-armed algorithms as examples are provided. Explore-Then-Commit (ETC) algorithm is the first to mentioned. The physical meaning of this algorithm is that in the exploration stage, the action will be selected in a certain order, and after a certain number of rounds, the action with the largest average reward will be directly selected. Moreover, Upper Confidence Bond (UCB) algorithm is also a type of pivotal tool. The main function of UCB algorithm is to make the selection by calculating the upper bound of each arm confidence interval instead of the expected reward of the slot machine. Thus, it is an optimistic algorithm. First, select each arm in random order, then calculate the value of the upper bound of each arm confidence interval, and finally, select the arm with the largest value. The last mentioned Thompson Sampling (TS) Algorithm take Bayesian optimization as the theoretical basis. This algorithm takes out the candidate parameters, generates a random number, and selects the maximum value for input. This paper also introduced two fields related to the topic of the application of muti-armed algorithms in the recommendation systems in modern fields. News recommendation algorithms and personalized recommendation systems can be more comprehensive and representative to illustrate the practicality of these algorithms. Therefore, muti-armed algorithms reflect the importance in the recommendation fields via the balance of exploration and exploitation.
Deep learning for sentiment analysis on IMDB movie reviews using N-gram features
Authors: Ouyang Sicheng
Published: February 2024

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the synergy of deep learning techniques and abundant datasets has opened new frontiers in various domains. This research delves into the film industry, specifically harnessing the potential of the International Movie DataBase (IMDB) dataset for sentiment analysis. Through a deep learning paradigm, we embark on sentiment classification of movie reviews, discerning between positive and negative sentiments. By navigating data preprocessing and N-gram feature extraction, we engineer a deep learning model comprising embedding, global average pooling, and multi-layer dense architectures. The experimental results underscore the model's prowess in sentiment analysis, emphasizing its capacity to empower informed decision-making within the film industry.
The evolution, applications, and future prospects of large language models: An in-depth overview
Authors: Li Jiayin
Published: February 2024

The evolution of natural language processing has transpired through three primary phases, with large-scale language models significantly transforming the field. These models have heightened the machine's capability to understand, produce, and interact with human language in unprecedented ways. Progressing from RNNs to transformer models, transitioning from encoder-decoder frameworks to decoder-centric designs, and the journey from BERT to the Chat-GPT series have marked significant shifts in the academic discourse. Impressively, these sophisticated models have infiltrated a range of sectors, including finance, healthcare, biology, and education, revolutionizing both traditional and emerging domains. However, as these advancements are celebrated, the ethical and economic challenges they introduce must also be addressed. Confronting these pivotal issues and harnessing technology for societal betterment has become a priority for academia and industry alike, sparking intense research endeavors in recent times. This review dives into the history of natural language processing, highlighting the pivotal developments and core principles of large language models. It provides a comprehensive perspective on their adoption and influence within the financial sector, crafting a detailed narrative of their deployment. In conclusion, the analysis reflects on the current challenges posed by these models and presents potential solutions. This study stands as a definitive guide, offering readers an in-depth understanding of the development, application, and future trajectories of large-scale language models.
Clinical Inertia in Terms of Recurrent Hospitalization in the Treatment of Heart Failure Between General Physicians and Cardiologists
Authors: Shaikh Kaleem Ullah , Sarfaraz Abeer , Sarfaraz Sana , Anwar Muhammad Wasiq , Salari Falaknaz , Fatima Faryal
Published: February 2024

Cardiologists are more likely to use clinical guideline-supported therapies than general physicians, a fact that has been shown to reduce readmissions. Objective: To compare the intensification of heart failure treatment and its course with re-hospitalization among general physicians and cardiologists at a tertiary care hospital. Methodology: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in the cardiology inpatient department of a tertiary care hospital from June 2023 to December 2023 for six months. All patients admitted with acute decompensated heart failure with reduced ejection fraction were included. The treatment prescriptions that they had been followed before the event were noted along with the fact that whether they were treated by a cardiologist or a general physician, and their compliance with medical treatment was recorded. Frequencies and percentages were computed for qualitative variables. Results: A statistically significant association of re-admission was observed among cardiologists (1.40 ± 0.57) compared to general physicians (2.54 ± 0.57; p<0.001). Almost 100% of cardiologists advised beta blockers as compared to their prescription by 42% of general physicians. All cardiologists advised ARBS/ACE inhibitors as compared to 58% of general physicians. 90% of cardiologists advised aldosterone receptor antagonists as compared to 10% of general physicians. Only 12% of cardiologists advised SGLT-2 inhibitors as compared to 88% of physicians. Overall, 36% of cardiologists recommended guideline-mediated therapy while 12% of general physicians recommended guideline-mediated therapy. Conclusions: Cardiologist care is significantly associated with reduced re-admissions among patients re-admitted after heart failure treatment.
Electrocardiography, Blood Pressure Measurements, Vital Parameters and Anaesthetic Indices in the African Giant Rat (Cricetomys Gambianus Waterhouse) Immobilized with Diazepam or Ketamine
Authors: Igado Olumayowa , Abiola J.O , Anifowose O.R. , Alaba B.A. , Nottidge H.O. , Omobowale T.O.
Published: February 2024

In spite of the increasing use and importance of the African giant rat (Cricetomys gambianus Waterhouse) in research, and other fields, like location of landmines, there is still not enough information on their physiology. In this study, we assessed the electrocardiogram, blood pressure, vital parameters and anaesthetic indices of the African giant rat (Cricetomys gambianus Waterhouse), both genders, using diazepam or ketamine as chemical restraints. A total of 24 adult African Giant Rats (AGR), 12 males and 12 females were used in this experiment. The animals were divided into two groups of twelve animals each (6 males and 6 females). One group was assessed for the effect of diazepam, and the other group ketamine. Diazepam (Roche®, Switzerland) was administered intraperitoneally at a dose rate of 7.5 mg/kg, while ketamine was administered intraperitoneally at a dose rate of 45 mg/kg. Parameters measured were recorded from the time desirable sedation was achieved, and every 15 minutes till the animal was awake. Animals administered diazepam took a longer time to sleep or achieve desirable sedative state, a longer time to respond to stimuli before waking up fully and a longer time to be fully awake, relative to ketamine-induced sedation. Ketamine caused a continuous increase in respiratory rate and blood pressure, while diazepam caused a continuous decrease in the respiratory rate. The electrocardiogram showed tachycardia throughout the experiment with the use of both drugs, although this was more pronounced with the use of diazepam, causing a decrease in QRS interval and a decrease in QT interval. Gender differences were observed in most parameters measured. The results obtained gave baseline values for electrocardiogram and blood pressure readings, while also detailing the changes and gender differences observed with sedation. In addition, results indicated ketamine is best used for short procedures and diazepam at a higher dose used for procedures requiring longer time in the African giant rat
Impact of blunder lecture on deep learning of pharmacology concepts by cognitive conflict strategy: A new standard in teaching
Authors: Kher Mohit , Aggarwal Monica , Gupta Pankaj , Dhull Nitesh
Published: February 2024

Background: Small group discussion (SGD) is an established teaching-learning tools in medical colleges to impart a better understanding of the topics. Blunder lecture (BL) is an innovative approach to teaching and learning, placing students at the center and encouraging collaborative, peer-assisted learning.

Aims and Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the combined effect of BL and SGDs on multiple-choice questions (MCQs) score in pharmacology by comparing the MCQs score after the traditional SGDs approach and after a combined session of BL and SGDs.

Materials and Methods: One hundred and two Phase II MBBS students participated in an educational interventional study in the Department of Pharmacology. Two sessions were conducted: First, SGD only; second, integrated BL and SGD on previously covered pharmacology topics in didactic lectures. Twenty deliberate mistakes (blunders) were incorporated in BL that span the hierarchy of bloom’s taxonomy’s cognitive domain. Theory and MCQs tests were performed after each session to assess the impact on scores.

Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the means of MCQs test scores of SGD alone and combined SGD + BL session (P < 0.05) after data analysis using a paired t-test. The mean difference of theory test scores of SGD alone and combined SGD + BL session was not statistically significant except cardiovascular system BL session.

Conclusion: Combined session of BL and SGD was found to be an effective supplementing method in enhancing MCQs score that can be utilised to support undergraduate students’ learning.
Acculturation of American English as Philippine English: An affective critique
Authors: Lamanilao Randy P , Agdana Francis Mervin L
Published: February 2024

This paper posits that Philippine English is a Filipino nativized variant of General American English, a unique linguistic outcome shaped by the historical imprints of Western Colonialism under Spain and the United States. Employing a Qualitative Research design, specifically a reader-response critique, the study delves into the acculturated lexicon processing of Philippine English. The findings indicate that English has evolved into the functional native tongue of Filipinos, serving diverse functions across linguistic and cultural groups. Filipinos demonstrate a tendency to overgeneralize word meanings and utilize derivational suffixes creatively. Notably, the preservation and widespread use of archaic or obsolete words persist in contemporary discourse. The Filipino English lexicon showcases analogical constructions, clippings, and coined words, contributing to the evolution of language. Spanish loanwords further enrich this linguistic tapestry. The study concludes that Philippine English is indeed a Filipino nativized variant of General American English. Recommendations include the creation of a monograph detailing English words and their functions in the Philippine context. Additionally, educators are urged to disseminate research insights within educational institutions or to higher authorities, fostering a deeper understanding of Philippine English and informing potential language education enhancements.
Investigation of Thermal Comfort, Productivity and Lighting Conditions in Higher Education Buildings
Authors: Siwczuk Natalia , Piotrowski Jerzy Zb. , Honus Stanislav
Published: February 2024

Thermal comfort and lighting conditions are essential aspects of indoor environmental quality. They are considered to influence the productivity of room users. The paper presents the experimental test results of research conducted in the university educational building of Kielce University of Technology (Central Poland) using anonymous questionnaires and physical measurements of indoor air parameters with a high-precision microclimate meter. It covers the analysis of the subjective assessment of thermal sensations, acceptability and preference, as well as productivity, lighting and air quality in eleven rooms (both lecture rooms and classrooms). The study analyses the impact of the indoor environment (mostly air temperature and illuminance) on the subjective sensations of the respondents they expressed in the questionnaires. The experiments have enabled us to provide valuable insights into developing the proper indoor environmental conditions to maximise room users' comfort and productivity.
PENGARUH LABA BERSIH, HUTANG PERUSAHAAN, DAN EKUITAS TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN
Authors: Sharon Thedean  , Felicia Noviana  , Melvin Khang
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh laba bersih, hutang perusahaan, dan ekuitas terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan perbankan. Dengan menggunakan data panel dari empat perusahaan terkemuka di sektor perbankan Indonesia (PT Bank Central Asia TBK, PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia TBK, PT Bank Mandiri TBK, dan PT Bank Nasional Indonesia TBK) selama periode 2020-2022, penelitian ini mengadopsi metode regresi data panel dengan model Fixed Effect. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa laba bersih memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan perbankan, diukur dengan Return on Asset (ROA). Namun, hutang perusahaan (Debt to Equity) dan ekuitas (Return on Equity) tidak secara signifikan mempengaruhi kinerja keuangan. Hasil ini memberikan wawasan bahwa laba bersih, sebagai indikator kesehatan dan profitabilitas perusahaan, memainkan peran krusial dalam menentukan kesuksesan perusahaan perbankan.
La vida como unidad relacional, el proceso de ecopoiesis
Authors: Lavanderos Leonardo , Malpartida Alejandro
Published: February 2024

La teoría relacional es una forma de explicar la cognición a partir de un conjunto de ideas, de lo que no vemos, pero sabemos que está ahí. Podemos dar nombres a las relaciones, pero aun así el nombre, o el nombre de los nombres, no es el nombre, y el nombre de la relación no es la relación. Incluso si decimos que la relación entre algo y otro algo es de un tipo, la denotamos diciendo que el primer algo es el nombre del segundo algo. La relación es la base por la cual, y sobre la cual decimos que, como observadores, trazamos diferencias y que esas diferencias trazadas a partir de la relación se argumentan como distinciones. En sentido estricto, se trata de una triferencia, ya que el proceso implica al que genera. En este proceso, la información es el primer paso de la triferenciación. Esto nos lleva a la proposición de que todos los procesos cognitivos ocurren en una entidad capaz de generar triferencias y procesarlas como información. Sobre esta base, hemos denominado ecopoiesis al proceso que explica la vida como unidad relacional, ya que se trata de una constante danza en espiral entre la diferenciación y la abducción de su complejidad.
Gastrointestinal malignancies in Zambia: a scoping review
Authors: Sundi Pharidah Rajan Ibrahim Omar , Asombang Akwi Wasi , Tazinkeng Nkengeh , Philpotts Lisa Liang , Adekunle Ayooluwatomiwa D , Ndabashinze Rodrigue
Published: February 2024

Background

Gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies account for greater than one-third of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In Zambia, there is a lack of data on epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and outcomes. We sought to review existing literature to determine the extent of research and identify gaps in knowledge pertaining to GI malignancies in Zambia.

Methods

We systematically searched databases including Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science Core Collection, Cochrane Library via Ovid, Embase, Africa Wide Information via Ebsco, African Index Medicus and African Journals Online, to identify studies on GI malignancies including colorectal (CRC), pancreatic (PC), gastric (GC), esophageal (EC) and liver cancers (LC) in Zambia. 

Results

Of 323 studies screened, 27 were included in the final analysis. The included studies assessed an individual GI cancer or more than one GI cancer as follows: GC only (n=10, 37%), EC only (n=5, 18%), LC only (n=5, 18%), CRC only (n=2, 7%), PC only (n=1, 4%), PC, CRC, EC, GC, LC combined (n=1, 4%), CRC, EC, GC, LC combined (n=1, 4%), CRC, EC, GC combined (n=1, 4%) and EC, GC combined (n=1, 4%). Gastric cancer was the most studied (n =14 articles), followed by esophageal (n=9 articles), liver cancer (n=7 articles), colorectal (n=5 articles) and pancreatic cancer (n=2 articles). 

Conclusion

There is paucity of published data. Existing studies have focused mainly on prevalence and risk factors. Longitudinal studies examining incidence, prognosis and survival are needed. 

 

Keywords: Gastrointestinal cancer, Zambia, risk factors, management, clinical outcomes.
IMPLEMENTATION OF LEGAL PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD RAPE VICTIMS IN THE FAMILY ENVIRONMENT (STUDY AT UPTD PPA SIDOARJO DISTRICT
Authors: Corona Hedo Puspitasari  , Jonaedi Efendi
Published: February 2024

Sexual violence against children in Indonesia continues to increase every year. Perpetrators of violence come from various backgrounds, including those closest to the victim. Sexual violence can occur in various places, including in homes that should be the safest place for children. This study aims to analyze the implementation of legal protection for child rape victims in the family environment. This research is empirical legal research, namely legal research based on facts in the field or direct observation. This research uses qualitative descriptive methods and uses data collection through observation, interviews and documentation at the Technical Implementation Unit of the Women and Children Protection Area (UPTD PPA) Sidoarjo Regency. Thegovernment has issued implementing regulations for the Child Protection Law through Government Regulation No. 78 of 2021 concerning Special Protection for Children, which includes special protection for child victims of sexual crimes. Special protection for children is carried out in the Regional Technical Implementation Unit referring to established service standards. The results of this study concluded that the government imposed a penalty for perpetrators of child rape in the family environment with an additional penalty of 1/3 (one-third) of the criminal threats that should be received and UPTD PPA Sidoarjo Regency has implemented legal protection in accordance with applicable regulations Starting from mentoring, psychological assistance and others. However, there are still several problems that hinder the implementation of child protection such as low public awareness, insufficient reporting rates, unpreparedness of witnesses, and other factors that can hinder the judicial process.
SUPERVISION OF THE FORMATION OF LOCAL REGULATIONS BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE INDONESIAN REGIONAL AUTONOMY PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Hadi Fikri , Sukardi  , Gandryani Farina
Published: February 2024

Constitutional Court Decision Number 137/PUU-XIII/2015 and Constitutional Court Decision No. 56/PUU-XIV/2016 changed the supervision mechanism of local regulations in Indonesia. The verdict revoked the authority of the Minister of Home Affairs and the Governor. This is a legal research with conceptual and statute approach. The governor still has the authority to cancel local regulations, as determined from the results of the discussion. The governor can conduct preventive supervision and executive preview when the local regulation is still in the form of a draft. Executive preview can take the form of facilitation by the governor and/or harmonization of district/city regional regulations through the legal bureau in the province.
Educational Technology in a Systems Perspective
Authors: Nurhuda Abid , Setyaningtyas Nur Aini , Huda Ali Anhar Syibul , Sinta Dewi
Published: February 2024

Quality human resources can be built through a good education system. And the system is usually always contextual so that it can adapt and respond to all existing challenges. In the current era, technology is important because it enters all sectors, including the education sector. So the purpose of this study is to describe educational technology from a systems perspective. The method used is qualitative with a literature study approach. Documented data that has been collected is reduced, then its content is analyzed so that it is relevant to the theme. Then conclude verification. The results of the study show that Educational Technology in a Systems Perspective is a complex, integrated, interrelated, flexible, and comprehensive component where it has concepts, and characteristics, In addition, it must also consist of messages, people, materials, equipment, techniques, and settings surrounded by four basic elements, namely facilitating, learning, using, and management elements.
Evaluation and Study of Pollution in The Elements in The Baiji Refinery After the Recent Terrorist Operations
Authors: Abdullah Khairullah M
Published: February 2024

The research is about the evaluation and study of heavy metal pollution in Baiji refinery after the recent terrorist operations. The samples were examined with an atomic absorption spectrometer (Atomic Absorption Spectrometer) model Shimadzu (AA6200) working with acetylene gas - in the laboratory of mechanical analysis - chemical engineering - Tikrit University, where the concentrations of heavy elements ranged (cadmium ≥ 4 mg/kg), nickel (16.8) - (4 mg/kg), copper (1.4-268.1) (mg/kg), zinc (21.6-554.8 mg/kg) and lead. (165.2 -2 mg/kg) (cobalt is less than (2 mg/kg), where the values ​​of the pollution coefficient showed the presence of a low pollution coefficient in most areas and most of the  elements, while there was (a very high pollution coefficient of zinc in the area of ​​​​the loading arms, pumping and storage of fats Hydrogenation of fats, and less  pollution of zinc (i.e., a significant pollution coefficient of zinc in the dewaxing division area), while the lead element was there (a very high pollution coefficient in the desalination of gases and northern refining), while for the copper element, there was significant pollution in the hydrogenation of fats. The results of laboratory tests have indicated that the values ​​of some of the heavy elements taken within this study were outside the permissible limits when compared with the approved determinants for zinc, copper, cobalt, and lead.
The Uniqueness of Albumin as a Carrier in Nano Drug Delivery
Authors: Yash Gupta  , Rai Vishal , Singh Anushka , Khan Soban , Bano Nisha , Yadav Reena
Published: February 2024

The quest for precision medicine hinges on targeted drug delivery, minimizing off-target effects while maximizing therapeutic impact. Among nanocarriers, albumin – the most abundant protein in human blood – emerges as a uniquely biocompatible stealth bomber. Its inherent advantages, including exceptional biodegradability, prolonged circulation, and natural affinity for diseased tissues, perfectly align with the goals of personalized medicine. Albumin readily solubilizes poorly soluble drugs, enhancing bioavailability and broadening the therapeutic arsenal. Its versatile surface allows for targeted modifications, enabling dual diagnosis and treatment (theranostics) tailored to individual needs. While challenges remain in optimizing drug loading and targeting specificity, albumin-based nanocarriers hold immense promise for revolutionizing personalized healthcare, delivering potent therapeutics with pinpoint accuracy.
The burgeoning field of nanodrug delivery seeks to redefine therapeutic landscapes by engineering nanoscale carriers that meticulously deliver potent drugs to their designated targets, minimizing systemic exposure and maximizing therapeutic efficacy. This pursuit aligns perfectly with the burgeoning field of precision medicine, where personalized treatments demand exquisite control over drug delivery. Within this intricate choreography, albumin, the abundant and versatile protein resident in human plasma, emerges as a maestro, orchestrating a symphony of advantages that make it a prime candidate for nanocarrier construction.
Neutron Flux-Irrated Hydrodynamics and Transport Coefficients of Fissioning 235UF6 Plasma Laminar Flow
Authors: Lewal Rahmatullah
Published: February 2024

For weakly ionized dense plasma exposed to fission fragment radiation, coupled self-consistent Boltzmann equations for fission fragments and generated primary electrons are defined. The kinetics of rapid particle energy generation in a plasma are researched based on these equations. For the helium-3 plasma exposed to neutron flux, steady-state analytical solutions for fission fragments and the functions of energy distribution of the primary electrons were identified and examined. We compare the outcomes with calculations of energy spectra from Monte Carlo methods.
Investigation of Geographical Factors of National Power
Authors: Muradi Rohullah
Published: February 2024

National power as a geopolitical concept reflects a characteristic and collective trait of the people of a nation and at the same time, it is manifested as an individual trait in relation to a country and a government. When power is viewed in the form of a society or a nation, its general and overall power appears from the outcome of that society's abilities. In political geography, which examines the role of geographical environment factors in the power of nations, The role of each country in the national power does not depend only on the thoughts and opinions of the rulers of that government, but there are factors that increase or decrease the national power. To identify and measure the national power of a country, you cannot rely on one element alone; Rather, national power has various origins and principles that produce national power in a collective function. In other words, the main factors shaping the national power of countries are located in different fields. One of the main areas influencing national power is geographical factors. Therefore, geography has a special importance in examining and analyzing the national power of a country. While providing a detailed description of the geographical factors of national power, this article seeks to answer the question, which geographical factors are effective in the national power of countries, based on reliable library sources? The results of this research show the value of the geopolitical position, the size, shape, nature of the borders, and the structure of the land or unevenness in the national power of the countries.
Direct Production of Ferromolybdenum from Molybdenite by Combustion Synthesis Reaction in the Presence of Aluminum
Authors: Qaisari Suhrab Nikjo , Haidari Zabiullah
Published: February 2024

In this research, a new method for the direct and in-situ production of ferromolybdenum alloy by the combined aluminothermic reduction of molybdenum sulfide (MoS) and iron oxide Fe2O3 has been introduced and its feasibility has been investigated. Also, in order to investigate the effect of the presence or absence of a desulfurizer on the chemical composition and purity of the product, lime (CaO) and magnesia (MgO) have been used as desulfurizers. Preliminary investigations showed that the heat of reduction of molybdenum sulfide by aluminum is very high. Their reaction can be carried out as a self-promoting combustion synthesis reaction (Self-propagating high-temperature synthesis). Also, preliminary results showed that increasing the amount of iron oxide in the composition of raw materials increases the heat produced by the reaction, which results in the melting of FERROMOLYBDENUM as a reaction product. In order to examine the synthesized phases and analyze the obtained results, the images taken by the scanning electron microscope (scanning electrode microscope) and the data obtained from the analysis (Energy-dispersive spectroscopy) were used. Also, X-Ray Diffraction Analysis was used to analyze the formed slag. The results indicate that the reaction carried out in the presence of magnesia as a desulfurizer is a more successful system in absorbing sulfur from the produced alloy.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DO TRAUMA VASCULAR EM UM HOSPITAL GERAL DE TRAUMA
Authors: Paim Bruna Gidiel , Dambros Virgínia Leonardi , Villani Thainara , Pirolli Renata , Goethel Mylena Sturza , De Paula Mariane Amado
Published: February 2024

O presente estudo descreve o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes internados por trauma vascular em um hospital geral de trauma em Canoas, RS, Brasil, nos últimos dois anos. A análise retrospectiva abordou 112 hospitalizações, com 13 exclusões devido a informações insuficientes. Dos 99 casos restantes, a taxa de mortalidade foi de 4%, com 33% dos pacientes necessitando de amputação. A média de idade foi de 35 anos, sendo 89% do sexo masculino. As principais causas incluíram acidentes automobilísticos (41%), trauma penetrante (23%) e esmagamento (9%). Membros inferiores (65%) e superiores (27%) foram os mais afetados. Fraturas foram observadas em 47% dos casos, 7% apresentaram traumatismo cranioencefálico (TCE), e 31% não tinham outras lesões. A alta incidência de amputações destaca a morbidade significativa associada aos traumas vasculares, enfatizando a necessidade de abordagens multidisciplinares e reabilitação intensiva para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes.
Features of overcoming burnout syndrome by police officers: World experience
Authors: Botnarenko Iryna
Published: February 2024

The issue of preserving the psychophysical health and emotional well-being of police officers is relevant at all times, but it has become particularly significant in times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of emergency, which have significantly increased demands on the job and depleted work resources. The purpose of the study is to explore the best global practices and strategies for preventing emotional burnout in police officers, with subsequent implementation into the national system to prevent this phenomenon. The study used methods such as heuristic, descriptive, comparative, analytical, classification, and typology. The experience of Austria, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, and Japan was summarised. Based on the experience of these countries, which seems most suitable for Ukraine, the prevention of emotional burnout in the police sector was analysed. The conclusion was formulated that preventing the psychophysical exhaustion of police officers is one of the leading areas of the foreign countriesʼ state policy. Prevention of emotional burnout is conducted at personal and organisational (management) levels. To maintain the professional well-being of police officers, in addition to preventive measures aimed at forming mechanisms to counter professional burnout, particular importance is attached to a deep conviction in the significance and value of health in general and professional health in particular. A fairly effective preventive measure in this context is regular physical activity, which facilitates psychological suspension from work and reduces the risk of prolonged stress reactions, such as professional burnout. This study draws attention to the task of strengthening the psychoemotional health in police structures and outlines possibilities for preventive measures that can improve the quality of life and professional activities of police officers, mitigating the negative impact of the emotional burnout phenomenon
Current state and prospects of interaction of joint investigation teams with international police organizations
Authors: Vasiuta Yuliia
Published: February 2024

In contemporary conditions, crime acquires new characteristics, including transnational cooperation of criminal groups and adaptation to new techniques of investigating criminal offences. This specificity emphasises the necessity of finding an optimal organizational and tactical form of interaction between joint investigation teams and international police organizations. The purpose of the study is to analyse the organizational and tactical aspects of the interaction of joint investigation teams with international police organizations. The methodological toolkit includes general methods of scientific cognition, such as analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, abstraction, and scientific forecasting. The study substantiates the need for collaboration between joint investigation teams and international police organizations. It explores the tasks of international organizations in the process of investigating criminal offences. It is recommended to focus on the importance of interaction between international police organizations and joint investigation teams by developing guidelines for organising their collaboration during the investigation of criminal offences. It is argued that ensuring international cooperation in the investigation of transnational criminal offences directly depends on the activities of joint investigation teams. In turn, a special form of international cooperation in the process of investigating criminal offences involves interaction with a wide range of participants in the criminal justice system. International organizations, as external factors capable of influencing the fulfilment of joint tasks by law enforcement and other authorities at the national and international levels, hold a prominent place in this partnership. The application of innovative tactical techniques and their complexes by joint investigation teams during procedural actions is associated with the algorithm of using shared methodologies that impact the effectiveness of investigating criminal offences at all levels of interaction. The results of the study will serve as a guide for the law enforcement system in implementing international cooperation
Aspects of implementing the principle of proportionality in the execution of a decision on a search permit for a personʼs home or other property
Authors: Zaitsev Dmytro
Published: February 2024

Trust in the state is an urgent problem for the countries of Central-Eastern and Eastern Europe. Since building partnerships between the state and society is possible only if the principle of procedural fairness is observed, restriction of a personʼs right to inviolability of housing or other property in criminal proceedings is one of the most pressing problems of modern Ukrainian legislation. The purpose of the study is to highlight certain legislative and enforcement aspects of the procedure for executing a decision on permission to search a personʼs home or other property that do not comply with the requirements of the principle of proportionality and create problems for ensuring a reasonable balance of private and public interests. Empirical, general, heuristic, and special legal methods of scientific knowledge were used to achieve this goal. It is established that the insufficiently regulated by the legislator issues concerning the determination of subjects authorised to comply with the decision on permission to search a personʼs home or other property, the seizure of property, the impossibility of prompt appeal against such a court decision, create an imbalance between private and public interests in criminal proceedings. It is generalised that the restriction of rights in the execution of a decision on permission to search a personʼs home or other property cannot be conducted if the means of restriction are not commensurate with the goal that the investigator or prosecutor seeks to achieve. A procedural situation in which the principle of proportionality can be violated in favour of not only the public interest but also the private one was modelled, which allowed outlining opportunities for potential abuse by a person, the rights of which were restricted. The study analyses the specific features of implementing such a resolution under martial law and highlights the criteria compliance with which will contribute to the implementation of the principle of proportionality. Recommendations for solving the problems outlined above are proposed. The results of the study will be useful not only for improving the relevant provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and investigative practice but also for the possibility of developing additional guarantees of legitimate restriction of a number of other rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Ukraine during the implementation of the decision on permission to search a personʼs home or other property in criminal proceedings
Nanoencapsulation of flavonoid bioactives using the nanoprecipitation technique - Review
Authors: Sacramento Marina da Silva , Tavares Maria Inês Bruno
Published: February 2024

Various food processing industries have been focusing on creating new foods from functional foods due to the growing demand for healthier habits. The class of flavonoids has significant therapeutic potential, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory attributes attributed to the bioactives present in functional foods. Nanoencapsulation carried out through the nanoprecipitation technique is an effective method to encapsulate these bioactives in polymeric matrices, allowing the generation of a material with a longer shelf life, extracted from these types of foods. This enables the production of nutraceuticals, with a focus on generating dietary supplementation/improvement for human health. Thus, the objective of this seminar was to present studies on bioactives with antioxidant properties, derived from the flavonoid group, nanoencapsulated through the nanoprecipitation technique. This technique demonstrated efficacy in the generation, bioavailability, and shelf life enhancement of nutraceuticals.
The Evolution of Treatments for Acute Ischemic Stroke and Correlated Medical Knowledge: A Historical Analysis
Authors: Paglioni Salama Eduardo , Gonçalves Pita Lucas Oliveira , Oliveira Durante Pita Livia de Souza
Published: February 2024

This retrospective article examines the evolution of treatments for Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) over three decades. From initial attempts in the 1970s to the introduction of recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator (r-tPA) in 1995, significant progress is highlighted. Mechanical thrombectomy, using devices such as Merci Retriever and Solitaire®, provides alternatives for patients unsuitable for chemical thrombolysis. The comparison between thrombolysis and thrombectomy, along with their combined use, underscores the need for individualized assessments.
Despite challenges, advances in imaging technology extend therapeutic windows. The introduction of advanced equipment and artificial intelligence-assisted analysis tools enhances precise detection of penumbra areas. While challenges persist, such as a lack of awareness among some physicians, research and clinical application offer an optimistic outlook. Personalization of therapies, expansion of therapeutic windows, and integration of technology promise to improve outcomes and quality of life. In this landscape, a promising future is envisioned where innovation and personalization will transform AIS care.
Sociodemographic Factors, Work Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Quality of Work Life, and Their Association with Work Performance in Peruvian Health Workers
Authors: Alomia-Padilla Boris , Alvarez-Guzman Cesar , Alvarez-Guzman Angely , Morales-García Mardel , Sairitupa-Sanchez Liset Z. , Morales-García Sandra B. , Álvarez-Manrique Víctor , Paredes-Saavedra Maribel , Morales-García Wilter C.
Published: February 2024

Introduction: This study addresses the influence of Emotional Intelligence (EI), work motivation, and quality of work life on the performance of health workers in Peru. Considering the relevance of these variables in clinical contexts, especially during stressful situations like the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: The aim was to determine how these sociodemographic and psychosocial factors are associated with work performance in this sector. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted, using a random sample of health workers from a significant hospital, with a minimum calculated sample size of 110 professionals. The tools used included the Quality of Life Scale, the Emotional Intelligence Scale, the Work Motivation Scale, and the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire. Results: The results showed higher participation of health workers between the ages of 28 and 37. A significant correlation was found between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and work performance (r = 0,398, p < 0,01), as well as between quality of work life and work performance (r = 0,484, p < 0,01). However, work motivation did not show a significant correlation with performance (r = 0,099, p > 0,05). Additionally, the variables of being female and working in the care area were significantly related to better work performance. Conclusion: The study concludes that work performance in the health sector is positively influenced by Emotional Intelligence and quality of work life. These findings highlight the importance of emotional support, cooperation, and communication in health environments, as well as recognition through non-monetary incentives. This comprehensive approach may be key to improving productivity and the quality of patient care in health facilities.
HOW TO STUDY SOCIAL PHENOMENA IN MUSLIM SOCIETIES?: IDEAS, ISLAMIC REVIVALISM AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
Authors:   Syracuse University, United States, Sinanovic Ermin
Published: February 2024

Studying social phenomena from the perspective of political science in the Muslim world is one of the most important tasks of contemporary social scientists. The job becomes even more important having in mind the turbulent times we are now witnessing in the Muslim world. As Muslims, we are often confronted with having to defend Islam on the one hand, and to remain objective social scientists on the other. This frequently results in an unfortunate apologetic leaning so prevalent among many Muslim scholars. I contend that this happens due to two reasons: (1) the unavailability of proper methodology of political science that would fulfill the requirements of both social sciences and Islamic value-framework, and (2) the lack of proper social science training" among many Muslims who write on these issues. Admittedly, there were several attempts to frame and develop the methodology of political science from an Islamic perspective. Yet, these works were basically the general surveys and exploratory works. In short, they were the promising beginnings, but the beginnings nonetheless.
MUSLIM WOMEN AND THE ISLAMIC STATE BETWEEN POLITICAL ACTIVISM AND THE ISLAMIC LAW: AN ANALYSIS OF THE JULBAB ALMAR'AH AL-MUSLIMAH FI AL-KITAB WA AL-SUNNAH OF SHAYKH AL-ALBAN
Authors:   International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia, Uthman Ibrahim Olatunde
Published: February 2024

This study brings into the open the views of Muslim women on the socio-political conditions of women in line with the need to capture the 'feelings, experiences and perspectives of Muslim women who hold tenaciously to the Islamic creed and its tenets but who have usually been excluded from the feminist discourse about Muslim women. It examines the socio-political conditions of women within Muslim societies empiri­cally and shows to what extent Anne Sofie Roald has rightly pointed out that the question of Muslim women has hardly ever been treated as a religious question. It has instead, according to her, been usually perceived in socio-political terms.2 The root causes of the appalling conditions of Muslim women in contemporary societies has been traced to the gender­ biased State implementation of the shari'ah laws. These appalling condi­tions of Muslim women according to Shaykh Muhammad Nasir al-Din al­ Albani can be traced to the emergence of religious extremism
BETWEEN "GREATER IRAN" AND "SHI'ITE CRESCENT": SOME THOUGHTS ON THE NATURE OF IRAN'S AMBITIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Authors:   Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, Marcinkowski M. Ismail
Published: February 2024

A couple of years ago, King Abdullah II of Jordan - in obvious analogy to the geographical expression "Fertile Crescent" - alluded to the "threat" of a new, "Shi'ite crescent", stretching from Iran to Iraq, the Arab littoral states in the Persian Gulf region and to Lebanon. According to this view, Iran constitutes the "heart" of this crescent whereas local Arab Shi'ites, such as Lebanon's Hizbullah, would function as mere satellites in the orbit of Tehran and thus being its "potential fifth columns".
TOWARDS AN ISLAMIC FRAMEWORK OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Authors:   Malaysia, Kabir Kazi Shahdat
Published: February 2024

It is worth recalling that the globalization of gender equality started quite recently with the United Nation declaring 1975 as the International Women's Year at the world conference held at Mexico City. Sequel to this the decade 1976-1985, was declared the Decade for Women, during which international agencies as well as some governments focused attention on what came to be popularly referred to as 'women issue." After that the second UN conference on women was held in Copenhagen in 1980. The decade as crowned by Nairobi Conference on Women in 1985. Then, the Cairo International Conference on population and development in 1994 came which seemed to focus on independence and autonomy of women even with a family context. Indeed several conferences, conventions and activities of a host of international agencies took place during the 1985-1994 to prepare the grounds and minds for the famous Beijing Conference in 1995. It was in Beijing, more than anywhere, where the issue of empowerment was focused and made such an indispensable condition for world progress and development.
APLICACIÓN DE LA FRONTERA DE PRODUCCIÓN Y COSTO DE OPORTUNIDAD EN LA EMPRESA DE LÁCTEOS "EL ORDEÑADOR"
Authors: Herrera Jeniffer , Medina Guerrero Wilson Eduardo
Published: February 2024

La empresa el ¨Ordeñador¨ se encuentra ubicado en ciudad de Machachi provincia de Pichincha, en cual produce al mercado ecuatoriano $4 millones al año, por tal motivo se realiza un estudio para optimizar su  producción  y  así  aumentar el  PIB  en  el  país efectuando  fronteras  de  posibilidades  para identificar las distintas variables en la producción mensual de unidades de queso y yogurt que se pueden fabricar conjuntamente, es decir si se quisiera producir 15 mil unidades de queso no se deberá producir ninguna unidad de yogur, en el caso de que la empresa decidiera producir 5 mil unidades de yogurt no deberá producir unidades de queso, para su aprovechamiento máximo se realizó la curva de frontera el cual indica un punto alcanzable ya que se encuentra por debajo de la curva pero con un desperdicio de insumos en el punto X en el caso del punto Y indica un inalcanzable ya que se encuentra por encima de la curva es decir no cuenta con recursos necesarios para la producción. En la aplicación de costo de oportunidad deberá la empresa sacrificar una unidad de queso si se quisiera aumentar de 0 a 1000 unidades de yogurt.
Small Data Scattering for the Global Solutions of the Supercritical Generalized KdV Equation
Authors: Tang Xiaoya , Zheng Shanshan
Published: February 2024

We consider the scattering problem for the global solutions of the supercritical generalized KdV equation ∂tu+∂xxxu+μ∂x(uk+1) = 0, where k > 4 is an integer, initial data u0 belongs to H1(ℝ), and μ = ±1. To solve the scattering problem, a scattering criteria is established firstly, and then a new inequality is introduced to obtain uniformly bounded solutions in H1(ℝ). Finally, we further clarify the conditions for the equation to have a global solution scattering in H1(ℝ). Our method is mainly inspired by the works of Farah, Linares, Pastor, and Visciglia.