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Révéler les imaginaires de la médiation derrière les écrans. Bilan d’une décennie d’analyse de dispositifs numériques de médiation des patrimoines
Authors: Navarro Nicolas , Renaud Lise
Published: January 2025

Cet article propose de revenir, sous forme de bilan, sur plus d’une dizaine de projets de recherche menés en une décennie autour de dispositifs de médiation des patrimoines. La multiplicité des situations rencontrées a conduit à construire, progressivement, une approche réflexive et critique du déploiement des projets. À l’aide d’un triptyque méthodologique (étude des publics, sémiotique des écritures numériques, analyse de discours d’escorte) apparaissent ainsi les multiples médiations à l’œuvre dans la conception de ces dispositifs. Cette posture enjoint alors, à rebours de l’argument de l’innovation permanente, à penser ces processus dans un temps long.
L’« Orchestre B 612 » : l’accès de tous à la musique par la pratique d’orchestre
Authors: Rey Michel
Published: January 2025

Au lendemain des attentats de 2015, la prise de conscience interministérielle du rôle que pourraient jouer les conservatoires dans la mise en œuvre d’une politique plus sociale de la culture conduit nos établissements d’enseignement — un temps détachés de ces préoccupations sociales — à reconsidérer le sens de leurs missions à l’aune des droits culturels. C’est dans ce contexte que mes travaux de recherche, qui portent sur une possible transformation de nos institutions musicales en centres de ressources, m’ont conduit à explorer, dans la période de 2017 à 2021, différents dispositifs d’apprentissage susceptibles de répondre localement à ces nouvelles attentes. Directeur du conservatoire intercommunal de musique du Pays d’Apt Luberon, j’ai pu bénéficier de ce formidable terrain d’enquête pour mener une recherche-action et impulser un processus réellement participatif, tel que l’a défini Joëlle Zask (2011). Aussi, loin d’opposer l’enseignement artistique spécialisé et l’éducation artistique et culturelle, ai-je souhaité explorer par le biais de l’expérimentation les interactions qui, entre ces deux approches complémentaires des politiques de la musique, favoriseraient l’émancipation individuelle, la citoyenneté, et ouvriraient également la voie à un agir collectif. Le dispositif d’orchestre à l’école, dont nous rapportons ici l’expérience, illustre parfaitement la capacité de nos conservatoires à dépasser le cadre institutionnel d’un modèle académique d’enseignement instrumental pour s’ouvrir à de nouvelles formes d’apprentissage de la musique qui visent à répondre collectivement aux nouveaux enjeux de la culture. Charge à l’ensemble des acteurs concernés d’inscrire cette volonté dans une dynamique de co-construction.
Mastering Change Management in AI-Powered Supply Chain Digital Transformation
Authors: Sabri Ehap H.
Published: January 2025

Transforming the supply chain using best practices and the latest digital technologies is no longer optional; it is a strategic mandate for staying relevant. However, 70% of all transformation initiatives fail. The low success rates of transformation make firms reconsider moving forward with transformation journeys. These firms have doubts about integrating digital technologies like ML and Gen AI into supply chain operations and often postpone efforts until experts address their challenges. This chapter provides the top seven challenges and explains how to address them during supply chain digital transformation programs. Additionally, it offers a practical change management framework to ensure smooth digital supply chain transformations. This framework includes eight steps (phases) needed to implement change in the organizational culture and five success factors to maintain throughout the change lifecycle. These five factors can serve as a checklist to evaluate an organization's readiness for change and its chances of a successful digital transformation.
AI-Driven Supply Chain Segmentation
Authors: Sabri Ehap
Published: January 2025

In response to the dramatic changes in the business landscape over the past few years, companies are assessing whether they have the right supply chains to support their dynamic and digital business and exploring supply chain segmentation to reduce complexity and increase profit. Today's supply chains have become increasingly complex due to globalization, outsourcing, complicated networks, logistics capacity uncertainty and volatility, and the rapid proliferation of stocking keeping units (SKUs) and product configurations. However, many companies continue to use an outdated approach to supply chain segmentation This chapter explains the concept of segmentation, its historical background, its importance for today's business, and challenges to implementation. The chapter also provides an end-to-end supply chain practical segmentation framework. Companies can utilize this to ensure a smooth and successful implementation journey leveraging digital technologies like ML and Gen AI. Several client examples will be discussed to illustrate the “fast track to success” framework.
Lean Digital Transformation in Health Supply Chain
Authors: Kesici Busra , Duzdar Irem
Published: January 2025

One of the important sectors that need to keep up with digital transformation quickly is healthcare. Given its direct impact on human lives, it is crucial to conduct studies to improve service quality in this sector. Considering the effects of the lean management approach in the healthcare sector on digital transformation in the supply chain is the first important research question for this study. Another research question is the contribution of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) approaches developed in recent years to digital transformation in the healthcare sector. The necessity of digital transformation tools, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, in healthcare services and the challenges faced during their implementation were identified as criteria and a weighting analysis was conducted with the help of multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) analysis. Step-Wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) was used to determine the importance weights of the evaluation criteria. Strategies were defined with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as a solution to the important weights of the challenges. The aim is to reduce costs while increasing supply chain efficiency and effectiveness by identifying practices and strategies that incorporate expert feedback from the industry.
Leveraging AI and ML for Logistics Excellence
Authors: Gupta Varun
Published: January 2025

This book chapter explores how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) methods are revolutionizing logistics operations, leading to enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction. Based on a review of AI/ML literature and in-depth case studies of industry leaders like Amazon, C.H. Robinson, DHL, and the Port of Rotterdam, this chapter unveils how strategic leveraging of AI/ML can provide a competitive advantage. In addition to reviewing applications in large enterprises, we also discuss the opportunities and benefits for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including practical strategies for incremental AI adoption and subscription-based tools. The chapter analyzes the key challenges and opportunities associated with AI/ML adoption, delves into ethical considerations and sustainability implications, and provides practical strategies for logistics and supply chain leaders to successfully integrate these technologies into their operations, ultimately boosting their bottom line.
Supply Chain Processes Through Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Authors: Shaikh Zuber Peermohammed
Published: January 2025

Personalization, Customization, increased transparency, sustainability, last mile tracking of shipments, etc. are some of the many features which customers are demanding, which is increasing the competition in global supply chains considerably. Additionally, the increase all product categories and the increase in product categories are also significantly to costs and risks. To meet today's supply chain challenges, businesses are embarking on digital transformation to these challenges. These chapter aims at embarking on deployment of Smart factory technologies which combine capabilities in industrial internet of things (IIoT), cloud and edge computing, robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and computer vision systems. Hence there is a huge opportunity where these technologies can potentially reinvent supply chains as customer centric, service oriented, self-learning, intelligent and agile, and, in so doing, improve customer experiences and increase margins. For organizations, providing a compelling customer experience is paramount to ensure market leadership across sectors.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Optimization of Supply Chain Transformation
Authors: Shaikh Zuber Peermohammed
Published: January 2025

Businesses use AI to manage and optimize supply chain activities—such as monitoring product quality, balancing inventory levels, and identifying fuel-efficient delivery routes—with more efficiency than traditional software. Artificial intelligence(AI) is a general term for applications that simulate human intelligence and perform complex tasks. Its subfields include machine learning(ML), in which systems learn from consuming vast amounts of data rather than being programmed with step-by-step instructions. These learning process, AI systems can outperform traditional software in functions such as deciphering information from video feeds, interpreting spoken and written text, predicting future market behavior, making decisions in complex scenarios, and surfacing insights buried in large data sets. These kinds of capabilities are proving extremely useful in managing and optimizing workflows across almost every leg of the supply chain. These Chapters aims to Objectified the supply chain systems powered by AI/ML algorithms can discover patterns and relationships within data sets.
Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Trivedi Mansi , Bindewari Shantanu
Published: January 2025

A lot of industries, including education, are fast changing due to artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving into a potent tool for meeting a variety of educational needs because to its ability to handle enormous volumes of data, recognize patterns, and carry out difficult tasks. One of its most exciting uses is the assistance it gives visually impaired pupils, giving them more chances to study, be involved, and be independent. Traditional teaching strategies and resources can provide serious difficulties for pupils who are visually impaired. A heavy emphasis on visual materials—like textbooks, whiteboards, and computer screens—can make it difficult for students to learn and participate.
Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education for Indigenous Peoples Through E-Learning and Digital Resources
Authors: Arcinas Myla
Published: January 2025

This study explores the transformative potential of e-learning technologies in indigenous education, addressing persistent educational disparities. Through comprehensive literature analysis and international case studies, it investigates how digital resources and innovative educational strategies can overcome geographical barriers, preserve indigenous languages and foster culturally responsive education. The paper critically analyzes successful digital learning initiatives and identifies best practices in implementation. It concludes with actionable recommendations for researchers, educators, and policymakers, advocating for indigenous leadership, investment in digital infrastructure, and the respectful integration of indigenous and Western knowledge systems. By navigating these complexities, the study posits that e-learning is a powerful tool for creating global equitable, culturally affirming and effective educational experiences for indigenous learners.
Focus and Scope : Sri Lanka - Ampara District
Authors: Editor-in-Chief .
Published: January 2025

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Correlation between seminal α-glycerylphosphorylcholine and semen parameters in infertile patients pre- and post sub-inguinal micro-varicocelectomy: a prospective study
Authors: Aboseif Ahmed Fathy , Nabil Nashaat , GamalEl Din Sameh Fayek , Abdelkareem Shaimaa , Onsi Aya Ahmed , Zaghloul Ahmad , Elseginy Amgad
Published: January 2025

Background: Varicocele (Vx) which is the most treatable cause of male infertility, is also associated with low sperm count, decreased sperm motility and increased sperm abnormal morphology. We aimed in the current study to evaluate the correlation between seminal α-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (αGPC) and semen parameters in infertile patients pre- and post- sub-inguinal micro-varicocelectomy.Methods: The current comparative prospective study was carried out on 20 male patients who presented to Kasr Al-Ainy Hospitals from March 2022 to March 2023 as well as 20 healthy controls. The participants were divided into groups as follows: group (1) included fertile normozoospermic men (n = 20) who served as controls. Group (2) included infertile oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (OAT) men with varicocele (n = 20). Patients in group (2) were followed up to 3 months after microsurgical sub-inguinal Varicocelectomy. The examination included an assessment of Vx with scrotal Duplex. Semen analysis was done according to the 5th Edition of WHO manual for semen analysis.Results: The study demonstrates that αGPC level was significantly higher among fertile normozoospermic control group and infertile OAT men post varicocelectomy when compared to infertile OAT men preoperative (p<0.001). Moreover, it demonstrates that on follow up of infertile OAT group 3 months after sub-inguinal micro-varicocelectomy, all semen parameters showed significant improvement compared to the corresponding semen parameters pre-operatively among Vxs grade II and grade III (p<0.001, p<0.001, respectively). A significant positive correlation was found between αGPC level and semen parameters including sperm normal forms, sperm count and sperm motility. Using ROC curve, αGPC protein showed a sensitivity of (100%) and a specificity of (100%) at cut off value (≤ 1.975 pg/ml) in differentiation between infertile OAT patients with Vx and control fertile normozoospermic men (p<0.001). Conclusions: αGPC may play an important role in infertility in men with Vx and correction of Vx improves the seminal αGPC level.
Geographic distribution and demographic factors associated with use of a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) in Ethiopia
Authors: Teni Mintesnot Tenkir , Loux Travis , Sandoval Ness , Sebert Kuhlmann Anne
Published: January 2025

Background: Increasing access to and utilization of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) can prevent unintended pregnancies and reduce unmet need for family planning in Ethiopia However, LARC uptake lags behind less effective contraceptive methods. This study aimed to analyze the geographical distribution and demographic factors associated to LARC uptake.
Methods: The 2019 Performance Monitoring For Action Ethiopia (PMA Ethiopia) survey data was used. Spatial autocorrelation was examined using Global Moran's I and Local Indicators of Spatial Association (LISA). Bivariate Moran's I and bivariate LISA (BiLISA), Spatial lag, and spatial error regression analyses were performed to assess the spatial correlation and association between LARC uptake and demographic factors.
Results: LARC uptake was 8% among the study population, with Afar and Somali regions having the lowest uptake. There was a statistically significant positive spatial autocorrelation for LARC uptake (Moran’s I= 0.308, p<0.001). Additionally, an inverse correlation was observed between LARC uptake and the percentage of Muslims, rural population, no formal education, and low wealth quantile. The spatial lag model indicated that zones with higher Muslim populations and those with higher percentages of population with no formal education had lower LARC uptake.
Conclusions: To expand access to LARC, the Ethiopian government, policymakers, and non-governmental organizations might implement programs targeting low-uptake areas (Afar and Somali regions). Muslim religious leaders could play an important role in promoting acceptance of LARC among their members. Tailored health education programs should be developed for Muslim populations and those with no formal education to enhance awareness and acceptance of LARC.
An epidemiological study of malaria parasites among long–tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis), pig–tailed macaques (Macaca nemestrina) and silver–leaf monkeys (Trachypithecus cristatus) in Sumatra Region, Indonesia
Authors: Handayani Sarwo , Dewi Rita Marleta , Antika Lucia Dwi , Panjaitan Novaria Sari Dewi
Published: January 2025

Objective:

To ascertain the prevalence and distribution of malaria parasites among the three monkeys species from three provinces in Sumatra Island, Indonesia.

Methods:

Infections with Plasmodium spp. were determined morphologically from the blood smears which were stained with Giemsa solution and molecularly through nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in DNA samples from 68 primates, which were captured at three locations: Jambi (Bungo district), Bengkulu (Muko-Muko district), and Riau Islands (Lingga district).

Results:

Out of 68 samples analyzed, 46 were positive for various Plasmodium species, including Plasmodium knowlesi, Plasmodium cynamolgi, Plasmodium inui, and Plasmodium coatneyi. Over one-third of the population exhibited multiple infections, with Plasmodium inui being the most predominant strain.

Conclusions:

The high prevalence of multiple malaria infections in monkeys, coupled with the rising reports of primate malaria cases in human raises questions about the potential for human transmission. These findings emphasize the necessity for ongoing monitoring and endeavors to comprehend and alleviate the risk of zoonotic malaria transmission, particularly in areas experiencing environmental changes.
Optimizing Cardiovascular Health: A Narrative Review of Lifestyle, Psychobehavioral, and Alternative Strategies for Management and Prevention
Authors: DiCaro Michael V. , Ogurek Ian , Tak Nadia , Dawn Buddhadeb , Tak Tahir
Published: January 2025

Nonpharmacological approaches are essential in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD), providing significant benefits that complement pharmacological treatments. This review offers a comprehensive analysis of various lifestyle modifications, behavioral and psychosocial interventions, and alternative therapies in managing CVD. Key findings demonstrate the effectiveness of dietary changes, physical activity, weight management, smoking cessation, stress reduction, improved sleep quality, acupuncture, Yoga, Tai Chi, and herbal supplements in reducing cardiovascular risk factors and enhancing overall heart health. By incorporating these evidence-based interventions, healthcare providers can optimize cardiovascular health, improve patient outcomes, and significantly reduce the burden of CVD. This review highlights the importance of a holistic approach to CVD management.
A Novel Classification System of Smart Mechanical Plaque Control: A Cross-Sectional Survey with Cluster Analysis
Authors: Shukla Balraj R. , Panda Anup K.
Published: January 2025

Background:

Recurring advances in the field of mechanical plaque control (MPC) devices have shown promise in improving the oral hygiene status of the community. However, little is known about the association between the knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding these advances, the manufacturers in understanding the demand of the community, and the community’s willingness to switch to these “smarter” advances in MPC. This article puts forth a novel classification system of smart MPC to bridge this research gap.

Materials and Methods:

After a Delphi consensus and a sample pretesting, a customized questionnaire survey based on the knowledge, attitude, and practice model was filled by 618 participants. The participants were divided into two groups: Group I from the healthcare profession (n = 236) and Group II from other professions (n = 382). A Chi-square test was used to determine the significant variables. These variables went through K-means and cluster silhouette scoring for cluster analysis. A correlation coefficient using regression line was used to analyze the relation between related variables.

Results:

The Chi-square test revealed nine components with statistically significant associations (P < 0.05). K-means clustering of the nine parameters revealed six clusters (silhouette score >0.5) that guided in drawing a classification of smart MPC.

Conclusion:

This study reveals the dearth of knowledge among the participants regarding advanced MPC and their negligence in following basic oral hygiene routines. The classification system derived through cluster analysis provides a basis for understanding the upgraded modes of MPC.
Cultural Aspects of Type-2 Diabetes-related Social Stigma: A Cultural Epidemiological Study among General Community Members in Urban Pune, India
Authors: Kudale Abhay Machindra , Ghawat Mayuri Dnyandeo , Gopale Akshada Vikram , Phutane Mugdha Sharad , Joseph Saju
Published: January 2025

There is growing evidence from developed countries that type 2 diabetes stigma has been prevalent. However, whether or not type 2 diabetes has a social stigma in India has not been explored. Against this background, a study was attempted to clarify type-2 diabetes-related stigma among general community members. A cross-sectional community-based survey using a locally adapted Explanatory Module Interview Catalog was conducted among 100 randomly selected general community members who did not have diabetes from slum pockets of Pune city. The stigma index was computed based on the responses of stigma indicators and the internal consistency assessed. In addition, based on the mean prominence values, socio-cultural group characteristics were analyzed across stigma indicators. Further, multivariate logistic regression assessed the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics as predictors and stigma indicators as outcome variables. General community members reported widespread awareness regarding type-2 diabetes. More than half of the respondents perceived that diabetes would be a fatal disease without any outside treatment. The resultant stigma index was 7.22 (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.75). The milder stigma for type-2 diabetes was revealed through the preference to hide, problems in arranging marriages, difficulties in ongoing marriages, and discrimination instances at the workplace. Adjusted logistic regression (AOR) across stigma indicators showed a tendency to hide diabetes across marital status (AOR = 8.39) and difficulty forming marriage alliances across religions (AOR = 3.10). Documented socio-cultural features of stigma should be considered priorities for action to mitigate its negative influence on the physical health and emotional well-being of persons who have diabetes.
Prevalence of Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) with Some Associated Risk Factors among Children Aged 1 to 5 Years in Rural Maharashtra – A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Swamy Raghavendra NR. , Akahade Priyanka N , Abhinaya P , Waghmare Arvindkumar , Gujalwar Satish V
Published: January 2025

Background:

Nutrition is an indispensable part of human life. Vitamin A deficiency(VAD) is the most important cause of preventable blindness in young children. It has long been a nutritional problem of public health significance in India and continues to be so. It is estimated that 50,000 preschool children become blind every year owing to VAD, and many of them will eventually die because of increased susceptibility to infections. To estimate the prevalence of clinical forms of vitamin A deficiency among the preschool children aged 1 to 5 years in the community and to determine the risk factors associated with vitamin A deficiency among the children aged 1-5 years.

Material and Methods:

This community based cross-sectional study was conducted among the pre-school children of RHTC area of a medical college between March 2019 to June 2019, IEC 24/2019. The data obtained was entered in MS-EXCEL 2010 and statistical software Epi info version 7.

Results:

The prevalence of vitamin A deficiency in our study was found to be 5.59%. On bi-variate analysis, the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency was more among the children belonging to class 4 and class 5 BG Prasad scale and was significant (p<0.05). According to our study grade 2 and grade 3 PEM, Diarrhoeal diseases, measles infection and lack of vitamin A prophylaxis has emerged as independent risk factors.

Conclusion:

Strengthening of immunization is very important to avoid VAD. Tailor made dietary modifications is very much essential among children, to combat PEM and in turn infections. Sources of vitamin A rich foods and its importance in a daily diet must be emphasized.
Ultrasound-guided Saline Hydrostatic Reduction in Pediatric Intussusception – Experience from a Tertiary Care Center in India
Authors: Soundharya S. , Parelkar Sandesh V. , Sanghvi Beejal V. , Gupta Rahul K. , Mudkhedkar Kedar P. , Shah Rujuta S. , Malviya Sonal J.
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Context:

Intussusception is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen and intestinal obstruction in infants and children which requires emergent management to avoid vascular compromise to the bowel. Ultrasound-guided saline hydrostatic reduction (SHR) is a nonoperative technique used in its management which can avoid surgery in a clinically stable and uncomplicated child.

Aims:

The aim of this study was to assess the success rates of SHR in a tertiary care center and also to assess any relationship between success of reduction with age of patient, duration of symptoms, and site of intussusception.

Settings and Design:

This was a retrospective study conducted in a single tertiary care center for 3 years.

Materials and Methods:

All patients who had undergone an attempt at hydrostatic reduction were included in the study. Children who directly underwent surgery were excluded from the study. All pertinent demographic and clinical data were collected from the medical records department, tabulated, and analyzed.

Statistical Analysis:

Statistical testing was conducted with SPSS Statistics 23.0.

Results:

Among a total of 103 patients, 93 underwent successful reduction (90.2%). The comparison between success of reduction with age of patients or with site of intussusception was not significant. Success of reduction was also compared with the duration of symptoms at presentation, with increased success seen in early presenters.

Conclusions:

Ultrasound-guided SHR of intussusception is an effective method with success rates of 90.2% and can be safely implemented in children who are clinically stable, irrespective of age and site, with increased success seen in early presenters.
Reference Standards for Stretched Penile Length in Indian Boys
Authors: Choudhury Prativa , Phugat Shivani , Verma Vivek , Jain Vishesh , Yadav Devendra Kumar , Dhua Anjan Kumar , Agarwala Sandeep , Kumar Neeta , Goel Prabudh
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Stretched penile length (SPL) is a vital anthropometric measurement for providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic information. SPL variations can indicate congenital anomalies or systemic disorders and are influenced by genetic, ethnic, and environmental factors. Despite its clinical importance, comprehensive age-stratified reference data for SPL in Indian children are lacking.

Objective:

The objective is to systematically compile and analyse the existing data on SPL in Indian children providing reference values and centile curves in children to improve clinical assessment, diagnostic accuracy and healthcare outcomes.

Materials and Methods:

The evidence-synthesis was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Guidelines. Data from six eligible studies (2,221 participants aged 28 weeks–16 years) representing different parts of the country were pooled to calculate the combined mean and standard deviation. Reference values and centile curves (5th, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th, 95th) were generated using R software.

Results:

The data were collected using consistent methodologies across studies, though with minor differences in measurement techniques and age stratification. The SPL is shown to increase in a non-linear fashion with the age of the participant with distinct growth patterns during infancy, childhood, and puberty. Two “isomeric” nomograms were developed due to overlapping age groups in the data. Notable growth was observed at ages 1–4, slower growth from 4 to 10 years and a pubertal growth spurt was witnessed thereafter. Wide variability in SPL was observed between ages 5 and 9 years.

Conclusions:

The study provides new, population-specific reference standards and centile curves for SPL in Indian children, aiding in the clinical assessment and diagnosis of genital development disorders.
Overview of Blockchain-Based Digital Authorized Release Certificate
Authors:   G-31 Digital Transactions for Aerospace
Published: January 2025

The scope of this document is to provide an overview, process, and implementation guidance on use of blockchain technology for a secure, immutable, and traceable digital authorized release certificate. This document does not standardize the process nor is it meant for authorities to recognize the standard as an acceptable means of recording data collected through the required authorized release certificate (ARC) tags.
Guidance for Digital Thread Data Standards Enablement, Monitoring, and Quantification with the Digital Thread Framework and Digital Thread Index
Authors:   G-31 Digital Transactions for Aerospace
Published: January 2025

The scope of this document is to provide an overview and guidance to enable and monitor the use of Digital Thread data standards and the quantification of digital tread efficacy with the Digital Thread Qualitative Index. This document does not standardize the process. However, it does provide a methodology to determine efficiencies and inefficiencies of Digital Thread utilization across various phases of the product lifecycle.
World Manufacturer Identifier
Authors:   VIN - WMI Technical Committee
Published: January 2025

This SAE Recommended Practice establishes a procedure for the issuance and assignment of a World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) on a uniform basis to vehicle manufacturers that may desire to incorporate it in their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN). This recommended practice is intended to be used in conjunction with the recommendations for VIN systems described in SAE J853, SAE J187, SAE J272, and other SAE reports for VIN systems.

These procedures were developed to assist in identifying the vehicle as to its point of origin. It was felt that review and coordination of the WMI by a single organization would avoid duplication of manufacturer identifiers and assist in the identification of vehicles by agencies such as those concerned with motor vehicle titling and registration, law enforcement, and theft recovery.
Outcomes and factors associated with severe malaria-related anaemia in paediatric patients in northern Nigeria
Authors: R. Ibrahim Olayinka , Issa Amudalat , A. Alao Michael , M. Suleiman Bello
Published: January 2025

Objective: To determine the prevalence of anaemia, clinical features, hospitalisation outcomes, and associated factors among paediatric patients with severe malaria-related anaemia admitted to a tertiary hospital in northwestern Nigeria.Design: This was a retrospective study of children with confirmed severe malaria-related anaemia admitted between 2019 and 2022.Participants: Paediatric patients aged three months to 14 years with confirmed severe malaria-related anaemiaMain outcomes measures: Hospitalization outcomes and associated factors among paediatric study patients.Results: There were 278 malaria-related anaemia cases with a prevalence of 29.3% (278/948) among malaria cases and 3.4% (278/8,295) among all paediatric admissions. Of 278 patients with malaria-related anaemia, 110 (39.6%) had severe anaemia. The prevalence of severe anaemia was 11.6% (110/948) and 1.3% (110/8,295) from malaria cases and paediatric admissions, respectively. Clinical features were comparable across the levels of anaemia except for the loss of consciousness (p = 0.038). Severe anaemia was more common among under-fives (76/159, 47.8%), p=003, and males (p = 0.013). The crude mortality rate was 6.5% (18/278) and comparable [6.4%, (7/110)] with severe anaemia (p = 0.924). Factors that were associated with hospitalisation deaths included unconsciousness [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 5.8, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.800-18.441], hypoxemia AOR [7.3, 95% CI, 1.749- 30.473] and first 24 hours of admission, AOR [18.4, 95% CI 3.430-98.705].Conclusion: In childhood, severe malaria anaemia remains a greater burden among under five and is associated with high mortality. Unconsciousness and hypoxemia at presentation and the first 24 hours of admission were associated with increased odds of death.
An age-matched comparative study of ocular biometry parameters in cataractous and non-cataractous eyes of children in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Authors: O. Onebunne Ezinne , O. Ugalahi Mary , A. Olusanya Bolutife , O. Bekibele Charles
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study compared the preoperative ocular biometric parameters of children who had cataract with age-matched healthy children to provide an understanding of a range of typical measurements in indigenous African eyes and aid management of childhood cataract.Design: Observational, cross-sectional, comparative study of two groups- cases and controls.Setting: Child eye health tertiary health facilityParticipants: Group A consisted of children aged 2 to 6 years with cataracts, and Group B of age-matched controls. Ocular biometry measurements including keratometry, axial length (AXL), pachymetry (central corneal thickness [CCT]) and tonometry were measured.Results: Thirty eyes of 24 children were studied in each group. Seventeen (70.8%) children had bilateral cataracts. The mean age of the cataract group (A) was 5.97±2.93 years, while that of the control group (B) was 6.33±2.89 years. The mean preoperative values for the ocular biometric parameters were: Group A AXL= 23.4(±1.4) mm versus Group B AXL= 22.7(±0.9) mm, p= 0.028; Group A CCT= 563.6(±59.7) μm versus Group B CCT= 551.0(±36.4) μm, p= 0.33; and Group A K = 43.4(±2.3) D versus Group B K = 42.5(±1.5) D, p= 0.08. Group A IOP was 13.7(±2.8) mmHg, while Group B IOP was 13.8 (±3.1) mmHg, p =0.93.Conclusion: There was no statistically significant difference in ocular biometric parameters between children’s eyes with and without cataracts except for the axial length.
Use of climate-smart practices among small ruminant farmers in Kwara State
Authors: Abdulrahman O.L. , Yusuf O.J. , Olatinwo L. K. , Adewumi I.I. , Abimbola O.A.
Published: January 2025

This study describes the demographic characteristics of small ruminant farmers, identify farmers' information sources on climate-smart practices, identify the climate-smart practices used and the constraints to use of climate-smart practices. One hundred and eighty (180) small ruminant farmers were randomly selected for the study. Analytical tools such as descriptive; frequency, mean, percentages and inferential statistics; linear multiple regression were used to analyze the data. The result revealed that 56.1% of the small ruminant farmers were male, mean age of 40.1 years with mean of 6.2 years in small ruminant production. The most used climate-smart practices were stocking species that are tolerant to harsh weather conditions (mean=3.4), water conservation (mean=3.2) and use of weather forecast information (2.7±1.09). Difficulties in the provision of adequate feed for small ruminants during the dry season (mean = 4.3) was the highest-ranked constraints inhibiting the use of climate-smart practices. The result of the linear multiple regression analysis showed that age, level of education, rearing system were the determinants of the use of climate smart practices among the ruminant farmers. This study thus recommends the provision of adequate information on how to use climate smart practices effectively and training on how to produce feed such as hay or silage for feeding ruminant animals during dry season.
Usukuku wa Ukolonia katika Mjadala wa Lugha ya Kufundishia nchini Tanzania
Authors: Kawong Gervas A.
Published: January 2025

Makala hii inahusu usukuku wa ukolonia unaotawala fikra za wasomi katika mjadala wa lugha ya kufundishia nchini Tanzania. Lengo lake  ni kueleza kwa nini mapendekezo ya kubadilisha lugha ya kufundishia kutoka Kiingereza kwenda Kiswahili yanapata ukinzani miongoni mwa wasomi nchini Tanzania. Data zilitokana na maoni ya wasomi kupitia kundi la WhatsApp la UDASA-MUCE. Kiunzi cha Ubadaukoloni  kinachohoji ukamilifu wa ukombozi uliopatikana katika nchi nyingi zilizowahi kutawaliwa kimetumika kuongoza utafiti huu. Matokeo  yanaonesha kwamba kuna usukuku wa ukolonia miongoni mwa wanazuoni unaoathiri fikra zao kuhusu lugha ya kufundishia licha ya  juhudi za kuwazindua. Kwa hiyo, ukombozi dhidi ya ukolonia wa maarifa hasa miongoni mwa wasomi ni muhimu na ni suala linalopaswa  kushughulikiwa kwa hatua za dharura ili kunusuru ubora wa elimu nchini Tanzania. Pendekezo ni kwamba serikali itumie madokezo ya  sera yanayotokana na tafiti za kisayansi kwa ajili ya kufanya maamuzi kuhusu lugha katika elimu.
San Laruel Áureo: el ángel custodio de Juana de la Cruz (1481-1534) y Beatriz María de Jesús (1632-1702)
Authors: González-Díaz María
Published: January 2025

Este artículo pretende contribuir al esclarecimiento y a la difusión de la trayectoria vital y visionaria de la toledana Juana de la Cruz (1481-1534) y de la granadina Beatriz María de Jesús (1632-1702), centrándose en una cuestión no apuntada hasta la fecha: las dos tuvieron el mismo ángel de la guarda. En este sentido, se abordan distintos aspectos sobre la naturaleza del ángel, así como su presencia en diversos episodios de la vida de ambas religiosas pertenecientes a la orden franciscana con el objetivo de demostrar que fue uno de los elementos claves para que gozaran de autoridad espiritual en sus respectivas épocas. Para ello, ha sido necesario analizar los relatos hagiográficos pre- y post- tridentinos que hemos conservado acerca de Juana y la biografía que escribió fray Tomás de Montalvo en el siglo XVIII sobre Beatriz.
La dimensión monstruosa de los animales de ultratumba en la Visio Tnugdali y su correspondencia en las versiones catalanas
Authors: Sequero Mª Ángeles
Published: January 2025

Este artículo analiza la representación de los animales monstruosos en la Visio Tnugdali a partir de sus tres versiones catalanas conservadas. El imaginario medieval, influido por el miedo, la ignorancia y la distancia, dio lugar a criaturas que encarnaban el mal. Estos seres, a menudo presentados de manera hiperbólica, cumplían una función pedagógica y moral, y utilizaban el miedo a lo desconocido para transmitir lecciones religiosas sobre el pecado y la redención. El análisis se centra en el ecosistema infernal descrito en la Visio Tnugdali, y destaca el papel simbólico de estas criaturas en contextos teológicos medievales. A través de la comparación entre el texto latino original y las traducciones catalanas, el estudio explora cómo la traducción medió en la transmisión de significados teológicos y morales, adaptándolos a un nuevo público. El enfoque comparativo arroja luz sobre la importancia cultural y religiosa de estas visiones en la configuración de las percepciones medievales del más allá. Finalmente, el estudio demuestra cómo estas criaturas infernales reflejan las creencias medievales sobre el pecado, el castigo y la posibilidad de redención, y contribuyen al rico paisaje literario y cultural de la Edad Media.
Simposio Internacional: Humanidades entre los márgenes en el Occidente Europeo Tardomedieval, celebrado los días 26 y 27 de septiembre de 2024
Authors: Lombana Sánchez Alfonso
Published: January 2025

Reseña del Simposio Internacional: Humanidades entre los márgenes en el Occidente Europeo Tardomedieval celebrado los días 26 y 27 de septiembre de 2024 en el Institut Isabel de Villena d’Estudis Medievals i Renaixentistes.
Conference Report. In taberna quando sumus. Intermittans de la vie des étudiants (Diákélet az iskolán kívül), 1450–1750
Authors: Molnár Dávid
Published: January 2025

The international conference titled “In taberna quando sumus. Intermittans de la vie des étudiants (Diákélet az iskolán kívül), 1450–1750”, was held from May 21 to May 25, 2024, organized by Speculum Research Group at the University of Tokaj. This conference served as a continuation of the 65th International Congress on Humanism in Tours, where Renaissance-era drinking customs were a central topic of discussion. The 2024 event aimed to delve deeper into the study of student life beyond institutional settings in the early modern period, focusing on the cultural and historical significance of wine.
Recursive Feature Elimination and Optimized Hybrid Ensemble Approach for Early Heart Disease Prediction
Authors: Jitendra P Chaudhari  , Kishan P Patel  , Hiren K Mewada  , Hardikkumar Sudhirbhai Jayswal  , Yogesh P Kosta  , Kanchan S Bhagat  , Shubhangi D Kirange
Published: January 2025

Early machine learning prediction improves patient health and prevents heart disease, one of the leading causes of morbidity worldwide. However, challenges such as noise and incomplete data often obscure patterns critical for accurate predictions, and single-classifier models may fail to capture data complexity. This study aims to develop a robust ensemble model leveraging advanced feature selection techniques to enhance prediction accuracy. Various machine-learning algorithms are examined. Recursive feature elimination is applied to remove irrelevant features, improving model performance. The hybrid ensemble method achieves 93.15% accuracy, 93.15% precision, and 92.97% recall, outperforming Principal Component Analysis and symmetrical uncertainty methods. This research sets a benchmark for future studies by leveraging hyperparameter tuning and advanced feature selection to optimize feature reduction and machine learning models.
Motorcycle Parking Violation Detection System Using YOLOv7 with Region of Interest Mapping and Object Area Calculation
Authors: Haerunnisya Makmur  , Wulandari  , Muhammad Fajar B  , Andi Baso Kaswar  , Dyah Darma Andayani  , Fhatiah Adiba  , Abdul Wahid  , Satria Gunawan Zain
Published: January 2025

The large number of motorcycle users has created challenges, particularly related to parking violations, which can lead to traffic congestion, hinder emergency access, disrupt pedestrian pathways, and inconvenience other users. Therefore, this study aims to detect motorcycle parking violations in unsupervised restricted areas using YOLOv7 to classify non-parking, parking, and personal objects. The best model is achieved at the 28th epoch with an mAP value of 0.953 at the 0.5 threshold. Parking restriction areas are defined using a Region of Interest (ROI), where violations depend on the parking object’s detected coverage within the ROI exceeding 50%. By employing an area calculation method, the results show better performance compared to methods without area calculation, achieving a recall of 89.7%, precision of 82.6%, and F1-score of 86.2% with a confidence threshold of 0.5.
Model upravljanja poslovnom sigurnošću prometnih tokova
Authors: Kaužljar Dražen
Published: January 2025

Iako i upravljanje poslovnom ili korporativnom sigurnošću i upravljanje sigurnošću prometom imaju u svojem nazivu riječ sigurnost, u praksi se ta dva procesa percipiraju odvojeno. Zbog toga je za studente studija Menadžment poslovne sigurnosti bitno približitipoveznice tih koncepata, a osobito za studente koji u svojim svakodnevnim aktivnostimanemaju dodira sa sigurnošću prometa. U radu se donosi pregled pojmovnog određenja poslovne sigurnosti te se obrađuju područja sigurnosnih procesa i sigurnosnih rizika u prometnom sustavu. U zaključku se naglasak stavlja na važnost znanja u cilju donošenja optimalnih odluka.
Poznavanje tradicije kod učenika završnih razreda srednjih škola iz urbanih i ruralnih sredina
Authors: Višić Maroje , Šodolovac Sreten
Published: January 2025

Rad donosi eksplorativno anketno istraživanje o poznavanju i poštovanju tradicije i običajakod srednjoškolaca završnih razreda s područja grada Vukovara i okolice. U radu sepokušava odgovoriti na pitanje postoji li razlika u poznavanju i poštovanju tradicije izmeđusrednjoškolaca iz urbane i srednjoškolaca iz ruralne sredine. Rezultati pokazuju da bezobzira na sredinu iz koje srednjoškolci dolaze, njih 90 % poštuje i poznaje tradiciju i običaje svojeg kraja.
Analysis of Resist Printing Using Pigment Dyes
Authors: Haris Muhammad Naoval , Sasongko Aditya Dimas Wahyu , Murty Daru Anggara , Widadi Zahir , Agama Dimas Pandu Setia
Published: January 2025

Resist printing is one of the textile printing techniques that utilizes the difference in affinity between dyes and resist agents to create patterns or motifs on fabric. This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of this method in producing patterns with good color fastness and optimal motif sharpness. The resist agent used is Diammonium Phosphate (DAP). Pigment dyes were chosen due to their water-insoluble characteristics, requiring an emulsion thickener to adhere to the fabric fibers. The study involves the use of varying concentrations of reactive dyes during the dyeing process and variations in the timing of alkali addition during and after the fixation process. The results of the color fastness test to washing and rubbing showed generally good outcomes and can be further improved to enhance motif clarity in the future.
Digital transformation of healthcare in the Russian Federation
Authors: Vankov V. V. , Artemova O. R. , Gusev A. V.
Published: January 2025

The history of creating and using various information and communication technologies for medicine and healthcare in Russia dates back to the 1950s–1960s, when the first scientific research was launched in the USSR and the first practical developments and proprietary technologies were created. The creation and application of the first software products was aimed at the collecting and automating statistical reports and partial automation of auxiliary departments, such as accounting, personnel departments, etc. In the early 2000s, Russia began to form a commercial market of specialized software for medicine and healthcare. In 2011, by order of the President and with the active participation of the professional community, the Russian Ministry of Health and Social Development launched a federal project to create a “Unified State Information System in Healthcare”, which became the starting point for the mass introduction of various information systems in the healthcare sector of the Russian Federation. In 2019, the federal project “Creation of a unified digital health care circuit based on Unified State Information System in Healthcare” was launched in Russia as part of the “Healthcare” national project. The implementation of the projects in 2011–2024 allowed to achieve high rates of application of medical information systems, as well as to move to projects on digital transformation of the industry, including the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies and various digital services and assistants for patients, doctors, and managers. The article presents a brief history of the development of digital projects, the current key directions in developing information technologies for healthcare and the results achieved so far.