bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parametric study of depth to maximum bending moment for prestressed concrete piles resisting lateral load
Authors: Ryan John C. , Mays Timothy W. , Pinto Eric
Published: February 2024

Seismic design of prestressed concrete piles requires transverse spiral reinforcement to be proportioned to confine and thus retain an intact concrete core during inelastic rotation cycles. Prescriptive provisions of the International Building Code require a prescriptive minimum volumetric ratio of confinement reinforcement relative to the pile cross section and a minimum in-ground depth to which the confinement reinforcement must extend. This study seeks to determine a practical maximum depth to maximum in-ground bending moment for 12, 14, and 16 in. (300, 360, and 410 mm) prestressed concrete piles subjected to displacement consistent with lateral seismic loads. A commercially available lateral analysis software was used to conduct a parametric analytical study of square and octagonal piles embedded in substantially varied soil conditions. Piles were modeled to remain elastic. Depth to maximum in-ground moment was recorded. Maximum depth values for each pile type were reported. Analysis of results indicates that prescriptive depth requirements may be overly conservative for 12 and 14 in. square piles in nonliquefiable soils. It was concluded that a reduction could be made to the code-prescribed depth of ductile reinforcement for some pile types in nonliquefiable conditions.
Measurements of rotational stiffness for precast concrete girder transport vehicles—part I
Authors: Sun C. Shawn , Sevenker Adam D. , El-Khier Mostafa Abo
Published: February 2024

Long precast, prestressed concrete girders are becom¬ing popular in bridge construction. Several states have constructed bridges using slender I-girders that exceed¬ed 200 ft (61 m) in length. When such a girder is seated on flexible supports such as a jeep and dolly, it can roll about an axis located beneath its center of mass. This movement induces lateral bending, which raises concerns about the lateral stability of particularly long girders. While the stability of these girders is largely influenced by the hauling equipment, very few state transportation agencies offer guidelines addressing the rotational stiffness of transport vehicles and other critical parameters. This paper presents comprehensive field measurements of rotational stiffness from various precast concrete plants. It covers two methods— namely, the placement of eccentric loads and the parking of vehicles on a substantial cross slope—to gauge rotational stiffness. The measurements included a variety of transport vehicles with air and leaf suspensions. The examined vehicles displayed a rotational stiffness ranging from 22,000 to 42,000 kip-in. (2486 to 4745 kN-m) per radian. The paper also suggests a guideline for tilt measurements to gather essential data and pinpoint the rotational stiffness.
Diaphragm Seismic Design
Authors: Brewe Jared
Published: February 2024

One PCI cosponsored research project that has influenced design beyond the precast concrete industry is the DSDM (Diaphragm Seismic Design Methodology) project. This column summarizes the work of the DSDM project and looks toward how design will continue to evolve from this work.
Association between asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection, anaemia and mean corpuscular volume of school children in the Volta Region of Ghana
Authors: Orish Verner N. , Lokpo Sylvester Y. , Kwadzokpui Precious K. , Safianu Rufai , Marinkovic Aleksandra , Prakash Stephanie , Okorie Chuku , Izurieta Ricardo , Pandit Rajashree , Sanyaolu Adekunle
Published: February 2024

Background

Although, several studies have reported abnormal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) values and anaemia associated with malaria infections with a focus on Plasmodium falciparum among patients with complicated and uncomplicated malaria, none has looked at the association with asymptomatic malaria. This study aimed to assess this association.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study using 3 mL of blood samples from 549 children aged 5–17 years attending 5 schools selected in the Volta Region. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to the children to obtain demographic data. Blood samples were collected to estimate the children's full blood count (FBC) and malaria status. Data obtained were analysed using STATA 15 software. P-values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Results

Most of the children in this study (49.9%) had normal MCV (81.3–91.3 fL) with an overall malaria prevalence of 55.6 % (95% CI: 51.3–59.8) and anaemia prevalence of 48.6% (95% CI 44.4–52.9). Most anaemic children had normal MCV (81.3–91.3 fL) (49.8, 95% CI 43.7–56.0). The predicted probability of malaria was highly likely among children with normal MCV (81.3–91.3 fL) but with high variability and uncertainty among those with low MCV (<81.3 fL) and high MCV (>91.3 fL).

Conclusion

This study shows a reduced predicted probability of malaria among children with low and high MCV, playing a protective function against malaria. Further studies are required to elucidate the interaction.
M. G. Saphir, Jewish Cuisine's First Food Writer
Authors: Koerner András
Published: February 2024

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Recipes for Political Success, and Otherwise
Authors: Lewis George
Published: February 2024

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Emma Kay: A Dark History of Chocolate: Pen and Sword History
Authors: Murrell Di
Published: February 2024

Emma Kay: A Dark History of Chocolate: Pen and Sword History, 2021: 224 pp., hardback, £19.99.
Eating Kale in Aberdeenshire
Authors: Stevenson Jane
Published: February 2024

An essay reflecting on the changes that the author observed in the local culinary scene when she returned to live in rural Scotland in 2000. Most pronounced were the rise of artisanal makers and a new emphasis on fresh veg as well as more variety in the mainstream shops.
Fresh Water Yachting
Authors: Armstrong Maggie
Published: February 2024

Looks at a vintage handbook about maritime cooking on inland waterways published in 1927 -- Le Yachting de Rivière. Co-authored by G. Clerc-Rampal, Honorary Vice-President of the Yacht Club de France, and Victor Houet, President of L’Hélice Club de France, i.e. ‘The Propellor Club’, they set out to encourage a shipshape attitude to the use of inland waterways for leisure purposes and impart some modest culinary advice in the process.
Kitchen Stories
Authors: Bilson Gay
Published: February 2024

This essay is based on a talk given at the 2011 Watermark Literary Muster, a biennial gathering that brings together writers and readers in New South Wales. It concerns the author's reflections on the relationship between cooking and cultural criticism.
A produção do conhecimento sobre formação docente para Educação Profissional Técnica de Nível Médio em um contexto neoliberal
Authors: Da Silva Emerson Carlos , Henrique Ana Lúcia Sarmento
Published: February 2024

O presente trabalho objetiva analisar como tem se constituído a produção de conhecimento sobre formação docente para Educação Profissional Técnica de Nível Médio (EPTNM) em um contexto neoliberal a partir de uma revisão de literatura. Essa pesquisa de cunho qualitativo, com abordagem bibliográfica e caráter exploratório, traz uma discussão fundamentada em autores como Saviani (2020), Moura e Benachio (2021), Frigotto e Ramos (2017), Kuenzer (2021) e Machado (2011). Desta forma, verificou-se que há a predominância de um movimento contra-hegemônico e não utilitarista do processo educacional, haja vista a defesa da formação docente para EPTNM que considere as suas especificidades e alinhe-se aos preceitos da formação humana integral, da qual necessita a classe trabalhadora.
Effect of a Nursing intervention on the uncertainty of family members in Intensive Care
Authors:   Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia., Pérez Campos Diego Omar , Fuentes-Ramírez Alejandra ,   Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia.
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Family members of patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit present high uncertainty level due to not knowing what is happening and to not having clear details about the related events; therefore, interventions are required to allow modulating those levels. Objective: To evaluate the effect of an educational Nursing intervention compared to conventional care on the uncertainty of family members of patients hospitalized in an ICU. Materials and methods: An experimental study with a sample comprised by 132 relatives of patients admitted to an ICU, randomly distributed in four Solomon groups (33 in each group). The Nursing intervention based on the concepts of the Uncertainty in Illness Theory was applied to both experimental groups and devised under the Whittemore and Grey parameters with three moments: assessment; education about the relative's hospitalization in the ICU; and accompaniment. This was done with pre-assessments for two groups and post-assessments for the four groups, using the PPUS-FM Uncertainty Scale. The data were analyzed by means of descriptive statistics and respective non-parametric analyses. The study took into account the ethical principles in research. Results: The family members in the experimental groups presented a lower final uncertainty level when compared to the control groups, with a difference of 73.04 points and a p-value of 0.001. Discussion: Standardized interventions and under a theoretical model allow reducing uncertainty in relatives of patients in ICUs. Conclusions: The Nursing intervention based on the Uncertainty theory allows reducing uncertainty in relatives of patients hospitalized in an Intensive Care Unit.
Evidências da inserção de dispositivo intrauterino por enfermeiros na Atenção Primária à Saúde: revisão integrativa
Authors: Oliveira Lays Souza de , Hermida Patrícia Madalena Vieira , Siqueira Elizimara Ferreira , Arma Juliana Cipriano Braga Silva de , Thomas Larissa Scheeren , Dalmolin Indiara Sartori
Published: February 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: sintetizar e analisar as evidências da inserção de dispositivo intrauterino por enfermeiros na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Métodos: revisão integrativa, realizada nas bases de dados BDENF, CINAHL, LILACS, SciELO, Scopus, PubMed e Web of Science em junho de 2022, delimitando-se o período de 1960 a 2022. Resultados: identificaram-se 141 artigos na busca inicial, e 10 publicações compuseram a amostra final. Quatro (40%) foram desenvolvidos nos Estados Unidos e um (10%) no Brasil, sendo publicações de 1979 a 2021. Os achados foram agrupados em três categorias: Treinamento dos enfermeiros para inserção de dispositivo intrauterino; Competência dos enfermeiros para inserção de dispositivo intrauterino; e Acesso das mulheres aos dispositivos intrauterinos. Conclusões: o treinamento teórico e prático dos enfermeiros é um elemento de destaque, consolidado nos desfechos favoráveis das inserções realizadas por enfermeiros e satisfação entre as mulheres, prática que tem ampliado o acesso ao método contraceptivo na Atenção Primária à Saúde.
Formação de capital e transferência de recursos ao exterior
Authors: BATISTA JR. PAULO NOGUEIRA
Published: February 2024

RESUMO Este artigo analisa a implicação da crescente transferência de recursos para o setor externo na capacidade de investimento da economia brasileira. Após 1983 a economia brasileira está transferindo um volume crescente de recursos que atingiu mais de 5% do PIB nos últimos dois anos, contrastando com a década de 70 quando a absorção da poupança externa atingiu cerca de 2% do PIB. Como consequência desta restrição externa, a taxa de investimento caiu de 26% do PIB na década de 70 para um nível estimado de 16% nos últimos anos. O trabalho, utilizando um modelo macroeconômico padrão, estabelece a relação entre taxas alternativas de transferência de recursos, taxa de poupança interna, razão capital-produto com a meta de taxa de crescimento da economia brasileira.
Mutações industriais e condicionantes sociais no Brasil: Dois exemplos da diversidade da tentativa de adaptação à crise
Authors: ASSOULINE GERALD
Published: February 2024

RESUMO A partir da análise das tendências de acumulação nas indústrias automobilística e têxtil, este trabalho pretende determinar o processo multiforme de adaptação e reação à crise em uma economia semi-industrializada, como a brasileira, fortemente atingida pela recessão. Nesse sentido, analisam-se as relações entre o processo de acumulação de capital, as mudanças tecnológicas e as novas formas de mobilização da força de trabalho.
Contra a parcimônia - Três maneiras fáceis de complicar algumas categorias do discurso econômico
Authors: HIRSCHMAN ALBERT O.
Published: February 2024

RESUMO O objetivo do ensaio de Hirschman é confrontar a tendência da teoria econômica de economizar argumentos, postulados e suposições. Segundo ele, vários domínios da investigação econômica exigem complicação e ele tenta responder a essa necessidade de três maneiras diferentes, todas elas desafiando a suposição de um indivíduo racional e egoísta que escolhe livremente entre cursos alternativos de ação após calcular seus custos e benefícios. Primeiro, ele propõe uma distinção dentro do conceito de preferências entre as de primeira e segunda ordem e argumenta que essa distinção é importante para a análise de seu padrão de mudança. Apenas assumindo que os seres humanos têm a capacidade de formular metapreferências (ou preferências de segunda ordem) seria possível iluminar a natureza variada desse padrão e diferenciar, por exemplo, entre uma mudança puramente impulsiva e publicitária e outra que é o resultado de um processo de aquisição de novos valores sociais ou pessoais. Em segundo lugar, propõe uma distinção dentro do conceito de atividades humanas e explora a ideia da existência de algumas delas que não são instrumentais, ou seja, cujos fins não são previsíveis e não estão relacionados com esforços preliminares. Essas atividades não-instrumentais, apesar de seu caráter frequentemente doloroso, têm a qualidade de serem esforços e realizações. O ponto levantado por Hirschman é que a economia está crescendo tão rapidamente em sua ambição que se torna cada vez mais importante incorporar em seu escopo esse outro tipo de ação humana, extremamente útil, por exemplo, no estudo de políticas públicas ou nas oscilações entre o individualismo e o privado. ações orientadas e ações em busca da felicidade pública. Em terceiro lugar, Hirschman tenta complicar a economia ao reintroduzir em seu domínio a ideia de que o sistema econômico precisa, para funcionar, assim como outros fatores de produção, de uma espécie de input moral. Em suma, complicar o discurso econômico significa aceitar e levar em conta a ideia de que a ação humana pode ser moral, cheia de valores e às vezes não instrumental.
De docta ignorantia
Authors: HAGGE WANDYR
Published: February 2024

RESUMO Este artigo trata da formação da metodologia econômica dominante e dos desafios a ela inerentes, principalmente em termos de tempo e incerteza.
Indústria brasileira: perspectivas do crescimento acelerado
Authors: SUZIGAN WILSON
Published: February 2024

RESUMO a perspectiva de crescimento de dois dígitos para o setor industrial leva ao questionamento da sustentabilidade desse crescimento diante de muitos desafios a ele, como baixa capacidade instalada, flutuações no crescimento recente, inflação, entre outros. Este artigo avalia as limitações de crescimento da indústria brasileira, especialmente à luz do Plano Cruzado.
Desenvolvimento de sensor ótico de ambientes ácidos a partir de compósitos do tipo Pani/HDLs
Authors: Raffa Francine Andrea , Schons Aline Boarolli , Maria Arthur Leonhardt Santa , Marangoni Rafael , Castro Eryza Guimarães de
Published: February 2024

RESUMO Materiais híbridos formados entre polianilina e hidróxidos duplos lamelares de Zn e Al (Pani/ZnAlHDL) foram obtidos adicionando a Polianilina (Pani) previamente preparada ao meio reacional da síntese dos HDLs e também HDLs modificado com os surfactantes aniônicos dodecilsulfato de sódio e dodecilbenzenosulfato de sódio. Os compósitos apresentaram cor azul que é característica da fase base esmeraldina da Pani. Os difratogramas de raios X destes compostos apresentaram deslocamento dos picos (003) e (006) do ZnAlHDL para menores valores de 2θ, indicando a presença das duas fases nos compósitos. Além disso, foi constatado também que os surfactantes aniônicos também exercem influência nas características estruturais dos compósitos. Os espectros de FTIR corroboram os resultados do DRX. Os compósitos obtidos com os surfactantes foram submetidos à testes de sensor colorimétrico para HCl. Após 5 minutos apenas de exposição aos vapores do HCl, os materiais apresentaram mudança na sua coloração de azul para verde, indicando a formação da fase da Pani, sal esmeraldina. Esse indício foi confirmado por espectroscopia na região do UV-Vis, uma vez que os espectros após interação com ácido, apresentaram novas bandas, nas regiões de 400 nm e 820 nm, que são características do sal esmeraldina, forma estrutural da Pani de coloração verde. Esses resultados mostram a viabilidade da utilização destes materiais no sensoriamento de ambientes ácidos, apresentando resposta rápida e eficaz.
Male reproductive tract disorders in equids: 87 cases (2014-2022)
Authors: Ramos Gabriel M. , Veado Henrique Caetano , Ribeiro Elissa , Castro Márcio B. , Sousa Davi Emanuel R. , Ximenes Fábio H.B. , Teixeira-Neto Antonio Raphael , Campebell Rita de Cássia , Câmara Antônio Carlos L.
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT: Male reproductive tract disorders (MRTDs) are common in equids and may represent a significant proportion of the caseload of equine practitioners. Herein, we determined the frequency, clinico-pathological findings, and therapeutics of MRTDs in equids from a 9-year survey of the clinical records of a Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Midwestern Brazil. During this period, 87 affected equids presented 100 MRTDs distributed in 17 different diagnoses. Forty-three (49.4%) equids presented MRTDs affecting the glans penis or preputial skin fold. Testicles, scrotum, and spermatic cords disorders were diagnosed in 32 (36.8%) horses. Of the remaining 12 (13.8%) horses, six presented two different MRTDs on two distinct anatomical areas, and five animals exhibited the same disease, affecting two different anatomical locations. Only one horse presented three distinct MRTDs on two anatomical regions. Habronemiasis was the most frequent MRTD detected in 26% of the diagnoses, followed by miscellaneous wounds (14%), cryptorchidism (13%), inguinal hernia (13%), funiculitis (9%), paraphimosis (6%), squamous cell carcinoma (5%), urethrolithiasis (3%), preputial abscesses, and orchitis (2% each). Phimosis, ulcerative posthitis, epididymitis, hydrocele, papillomatosis, teratoma, and testicular torsion accounted for 1% each. Sixty-three (72.5%) equids received hospital discharge, 18 (20.6%) were humanely euthanized, and six (6.9%) died. This study detected the most relevant MRTDs that affected over 7.5% in a survey of 1,154 equids referred for hospital care. Our finding highlights that MRTDs may be debilitating and life-threatening conditions, and they can potentially impact the reproduction of equids in the region. This knowledge may support equine practitioners in elaborating proper sanitary and management protocols to prevent and reduce the incidence of most MRTDs recorded, improving equid production and welfare.
Body condition, external morphology, parasitology, and histological and biometrical study of the gastrointestinal tract of Sporophila nigricollis and Sporophila caerulescens seized from trafficking in Northeastern Brazil
Authors: Nascimento Cristiane J. , Oliveira Ana M.T. , Santos Wellington M. , Araújo Jeann L. , Rola Luciana D. , Guerra Ricardo R.
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT: The objective was to analyze Sporophila nigricollis and Sporophila caerulescens in terms of body conditions, parasitological, bacteriological, external biometric measurements, and histological analysis of the gastrointestinal tract. We used 115 individuals apprehended from 2020 to 2021 and sent to the Wild Animal Triage Center, Paraíba, Brazil. Concerning weight, S. nigricollis, females and males presented 9.36±1.36g and 9.70±1.39g, and S. caerulescens with 10.5±0.70g and 11.75±1.28g, being the second heaviest. The body condition in 69.62% of S. nigricollis and 62.50% of S. caerulescens was good. In the fecal microbiological examination, 40.25% of S. nigricollis and 40% of S. caerulescens were positive for Isospora sp. Dispharynx sp. was reported for the first time in S. nigricollis and S. caerulescens. In fecal bacteriology, 95.65% of S. nigricollis were identified with Gram-positive cocci and 73.91% with Gram-positive bacilli. Forty-one animals died and were placed under refrigeration for 48 hours; of these, 31.16% of S. nigricollis and 37.50% of S. caerulescens presented inadequate body conditions. 19.51% had gastrointestinal tract engorgement with hemorrhagic points, and 14.63% had hepatic alteration due to yellowish coloration. The study contributes with subsidies for the taxonomic elucidation of the genus Sporophila, in addition to the knowledge of the conditions in which birds are found in sorting centers, once the destination of most of the seized animals is the release, thus, a potential source of pathogens to the natural environment.
ESG investments in the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Moutinho Rafael , Silva Ricardo Luiz Menezes da
Published: February 2024

The objective of this study is to analyze the effect of investment in environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors on the financial performance of Brazilian companies and on the accumulated abnormal return during the Covid-19 pandemic period. To this end, two theoretical portfolios of the Brazilian market were compared: one composed of ISE (Sustainability Index) companies and the other of Ibovespa companies. The impact of financial performance variables on Abnormal Returns during the Covid-19 pandemic period was analyzed using the Event Study method. This study obtained mixed results. ISE companies obtained higher CAR for the period of the pandemic, demonstrating greater resilience during the crisis. In addition, lower volatility was observed for ESG stocks. The results of the regression models did not identify a positive relationship between profitability indicators and CAR for ISE companies. On the other hand, in line with the hypotheses of this study, there was a positive association between Tobin’s Q of ESG companies and CAR. This research can be useful for academics and investors, as it expands the evidence of ESG investments in terms of financial performance in an emerging market, such as Brazil, and their resilience in times of crisis. Finally, managers, investors, creditors and other professionals may be interested in the results of this research, since ESG investments can develop a competitive advantage, contributing to the long-term success of the business.
The role of total value added to be distributed to reduce the negative effects of the pandemic on the share price
Authors: Santos Geovane Camilo
Published: February 2024

This research analyzes the relationship between the total value added to be distributed and the share price in the before, during, and post-pandemic periods. The data were collected on the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) website and Refinitiv Eikon®, resulting in 1,910 observations of Brazilian companies from 2010 to 2022 from all sectors, except Government Activity (due to lack of data). The data were treated using descriptive statistics and the Generalized Least Squares (GLS) regression model. The results revealed that i) the disclosure of the TVAD is relevant to explain the share price; ii) there is a negative relationship between the pandemic period and the share price; and iii) the interaction between the TVAD and the pandemic has a positive relationship with the share price. The results contribute to investors, suggesting that the Value Added Statement (VAS) information can increase the share price in periods of more significant uncertainty. With managers, it shows that the generation of more wealth can increase the price of shares, which can help them obtain better returns since part of the remuneration is usually linked to the performance of the shares. With Brazilian regulators, the results may indicate that the mandatory disclosure of VAS during the pandemic is relevant to assisting shareholders in decision-making. The gap explored in this research is the lack of analysis of the relationship between TVAD and the pandemic. The study's relevance is to highlight to the shareholders what information from the VAS contributes to an increase in the share price in periods of greater instability. Therefore, the impact of the study is that users can use the VAS information for share pricing, especially in periods of greater economic instability.
Modeling and Evaluation of Ömerli Basin (Mardin, Southeastern Türkiye) Groundwater Potential using the GIS-Based Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach
Authors: ASLAN Veysel
Published: February 2024

Water, which is an indispensable element of human life, is also a basic need for living things and nature. Groundwater, which is the world's freshwater source, has low-cost usage opportunities because it is generally of high quality and does not need to be treated. For this reason, there has been an excessive increase in the use of groundwater in recent years due to the low rainfall and limited surface waters. Accordingly, in recent years, the lack of precipitation and the decrease in surface water potential have led to an excessive increase in groundwater use. Nowadays, technology, which is called the information age and finds its place in almost all professional applications, supports practitioners in terms of time, effort, and cost. Among these technological studies, Geographic Information System (GIS) applications are one of the most popular fields of study (detection and monitoring of groundwater resources and application of thematic maps with spatial analysis). The AHP technique, one of the GIS-supported MCDM methods, was used to reveal the groundwater potential of the Ömerli district basin of Mardin province. First of all, raster maps were created in the GIS program ArcGIS ArcMap environment, and then reclassified maps were produced. These data regarding the basin study were obtained from official institutions and private drilling companies that work on groundwater. In the first stage of the study, data related to groundwater potential such as precipitation, static water level, dynamic water level, well yield, depth, and aspect were modeled. In the second stage, these data were weighted in AHP and the resulting map was created and interpreted; It was created and interpreted with very bad, bad, moderate, good and very good values. In the third and last stage, the results and recommendations were discussed.
Heart Disease Prediction with Machine Learning-Based Approaches
Authors: KÜÇÜKMANİSA Ayhan , KİLİMCİ Zeynep Hilal
Published: February 2024

Heart disease, a global ailment with substantial mortality rates, poses a significant health concern. The prevalence of heart disease has escalated due to the demanding nature of contemporary occupations and inherent genetic predispositions. Hence, timely detection of cardiac disorders is paramount to preserving lives. However, the analysis of routine clinical data presents a formidable challenge in identifying cardiovascular ailments. Leveraging machine learning approaches to scrutinize clinical data can furnish effective solutions for informed decision-making and precise prognostications.

This research endeavors to predict heart disease by examining the data of 303 individuals encompassing 14 distinct categories. Several machine learning methodologies, namely K-Nearest Neighbor, Gaussian Naive Bayes, Logistic Regression, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, and Artificial Neural Networks, are proposed as potential remedies to address the problem. The experimental findings unveil that Gradient Boosting attains a remarkable accuracy of 95% and Artificial Neural Networks exhibit a commendable accuracy of 90.1%, establishing them as the most successful models in this study. These results underscore the superior performance of the proposed techniques vis-à-vis the existing literature.
Effect of Adhesion and Corrosion Performance of Geomet Basecoat (321)- Topcoat (ML Black) Applications on Cataphoretic Coating
Authors: USTA İbrahim , YILMAZ Oğuz , GÜL Minel , CAN Ahmet , GÜL Harun
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to improve corrosion resistance and adhesion of metallic materials typically used in automotive application. A combination of cataphoretic and Geomet coatings has been used to improve corrosion resistance. Firstly, cataphoretic coating was applied and then the coating process was completed with Geomet 321 and ML Black respectively. The results of the corrosion tests were classified into different categories such as adhesion, water resistance, moisture resistance, salt resistance and cyclic tests. The corrosion properties of the two- and three-layer coatings were found to improve as a function of both the sandblast pre-treatment and the post-cataphoresis curing temperature. The findings show that the adhesion strength and corrosion properties of Geomet 321 increases with curing temperature and sandblasting. This study will be a contribution to the future of protective coatings in the automotive industry by describing the process steps necessary to achieve optimum results.
Immobilization of Lipase on Agarose Beads for Enzymatic Hydrolsis/Transesterification of Castor Oil
Authors: YILMAZER KESKİN Semra , KARAKAYA Kübra
Published: February 2024

Lipase was immobilized onto agarose beads and used for enzyme-catalyzed hydrolysis/transesterification of castor oil at room temperature without surfactants and salts. The immobilization yield was evaluated by reacting p-nitrophenyl butyrate and immobilized lipase. The reaction was performed in a 25 mL phosphate buffer medium (pH 7.0) and incubated for 2 hours. The absorbance of the formed p-nitrophenol was measured at 346 nm. The highest immobilization rate was obtained using 5.0 mg lipase with 2.5 mL glyoxal agarose beads. The reaction was performed in 25.0 mL sodium bicarbonate buffer pH 10 for 12 h. The hydrolysis/transesterification of castor oil was performed in phosphate buffer (pH 7) – ethanol medium. The main products were ricinoleic acid and ethyl ricinoleate. The highest hydrolysis/transesterification yield was 87% using 1.0 g castor oil and 2.5 mL of lipase immobilized agarose beads in the phosphate buffer (pH 7): ethanol (1: 9, V: V) at 72 hours. The reaction products were analyzed using a Fourier Transform Infrared spectrometer (FTIR) and Reversed-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (RP-HPLC).
PHILOSOPHICAL IDEAS IN THE KYRGYZ POETS WORKS
Authors:   Osh State University, Koichumanova Gulzhan
Published: February 2024

This article is investigating philosophical ideas in the Kyrgyz poet’s works based on theoretical problems of modern philosophical poetry and mastering the centuries-old heritage of the Kyrgyz people. It is known that the philosophical values of Kyrgyz people were formed through ancient time’s folklore, epics, proverbs, and singers’ work taken as a source of philosophical poetry in the modern professional literature. Aims of this research were to consider philosophical lyricism in the Kyrgyz poetry as a complex and contradictory issue from ancient nomadic times to the present days; finding the primary sources of philosophical lyricism; to consider the chosen scene in connection with the poet's philosophical thoughts and views following his artistic taste and worldview. Deep understanding of an artistic nature and philosophical thoughts, values of Kyrgyz poets' works achieved by focusing on their role in the literary process, and artistic values of Kyrgyz poetry, relying on literary and theoretical patterns in the synthesis of philosophical categories and art have been described.
THE FIRST POEMS A. USENBAEV
Authors:   Academy of the KR research institute of Language and Literature named after Ch. Aitmatov, Sagyndyk kyzy Zhanar
Published: February 2024

Performance in front of the audience is a characteristic feature of akyn improvisers. The highest level of mastery of improvisation is aitysh. Participation of akyns in aitysh makes it possible to show the highest degree of improvisation. An improviser is gaining popularity among listeners, as his eloquence caresses the listener’s hearing, he has remarkable talent, knows how to recognize the opponent’s mood and his thoughts. The famous representative of the poetry of the akyns –imorovisers, recognized by the people, who became famous as “Alymkyl tokmo” is Alymkul Usenbaev. In this article we talked about the beginning of his activities and participation in “aitysh”.
THE RELIGIOUS CULTURE OF KYRGYZSTAN'S YOUTH AS A FACTOR IN ENSURING NATIONAL SECURITY
Authors:   Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, Junushova Saikal
Published: February 2024

This article considers the religious culture of young people as a separate socio- demographic group of Kyrgyz society as one of the key factors in ensuring national security in modern conditions. Analyzing some socio-cultural aspects of ensuring the national security of the country, the author notes the key role of forming the religious culture of young people as a system that has value orientations and life attitudes of the younger generation. The process of forming the religious culture of young people in modern socio-economic conditions and ensuring the national security of the country is an urgent task of today and is a strategic mission of the state. Thus, the article reveals the role of religion as the main factor in the formation of life strategies and preferences of young people. The author believes that the systematization of the results of many sociological studies proves that the main problems and contradictions in the issues of religious culture and religious identity of young people today need a comprehensive scientific analysis. The article analyzes the results of primary sociological research conducted by the author and also provides the results of other studies conducted by the authors of Kyrgyzstan and abroad as well.
MACRO AND MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY PECULIARITIES OF THYMUS IN CHILDREN AND ELDERLY PEOPLE
Authors:   Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Abaeva Tamara , Tuhvatshin Rustam ,   Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Abdullaeva Zhypargul ,   Osh State University
Published: February 2024

This article is investigating macro- and microscopic anatomy peculiarities of the thymus in children and elderly people. The thymus structures and anatomical parameters studied in children of early childhood and elderly people. Anatomical methods (preparation and measurement) and histological methods (hemotoxylin-eosin staining, van-Gizon staining) have been used. The dynamics of cell populations in a unit of the conditional area of the cortical substance of the thymus lobes in children of early childhood in the city of Kara- Balta, medium, and small lymphocytes are increased. The vascular wall in some cases is thickened and sclerosed. The dynamics of cell populations in a unit of the conditional area of the cortical substance of the thymus lobes in children of early childhood in the city of Cholpon-Ata noted that lymphoblasts and small lymphocytes found in greater numbers, as well as Hassall bodies and macrophages in larger numbers.
New developments in medicine through artificial intelligence and advances in biotechnology – an overview
Authors: Doepp Manfred
Published: February 2024

Medicine has changed rarely in history as rapidly as it is today. Constantly new methods are being introduced that can improve health outcomes. Six such developments are presented in this article, that is, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnosis and treatment, 3D-printed organs, tele-surgery, nano-medicine, CRISPR technology, and quantum teleportation. Thus, with these developments, several problems in medicine can be solved to the benefit of patients. However, it also increases the responsibility of users to apply the methods in accordance with ethical principles.
Demir Sıpa: Zanaat ve Tasarım Arasında Türk El Sanatlarını Tanıtma Derneği
Authors: Emgin Bahar
Published: February 2024

Bu makale, 1950’li ve 1960’lı yıllarda Ankara’da faaliyet gösteren Türk El Sanatlarını Tanıtma Derneği’nin Türkiye’de modern ürün kimliğinin ve tasarımın gelişimine olan katkılarını ele almaktadır. Kız Teknik Öğretmen Okulu öğretmenlerinin çoğunluğunun oluşturduğu bir grup tarafından Ankara’da 1950'li yılların başında kurulan dernek, Türk el sanatlarının ülke çapında ve yurt dışında tanıtılmasını hedefler. Faaliyet gösterdiği süre boyunca, kadınlar tarafından amatör bir etkinlik olarak sürdürülen el sanatları üretimini özellikle hediyelik eşya pazarı için özgün bir kaynak olarak yeniden tanımlar. Bunun yanında ürettikleri ürünlerin estetik olarak geliştirilerek özgün bir tasarım kimliğine sahip olması yönünde çaba gösterir. Bu bağlamda makalede, dernek üyesi kadınların feminist tasarım tarihi eleştirilerinde işaret edilen tasarım ve zanaat arasındaki cinsiyetçi iş bölümünü yeniden tanımladıkları iddia edilir. Derneğin, henüz Türkiye'de endüstriyel tasarımın profesyonel bir uğraş olarak ortaya çıkmadığı bir dönemde bu faaliyetin ilk örneklerinden birini sergilediği öne sürülerek, üyelerinin ürünleri, becerileri ve yetkinlikleri ile tasarım alanında kendilerine açtıkları yer açığa çıkarılır. Derneğin tasarım ve zanaat arasındaki konumunun Türkiye’de modern tasarım kimliğinin inşasında ilk basamaklardan birini oluşturduğuna işaret edilir. Dernek hakkında ulusal basında yayınlanan yazı ve haberler söylem analizine tabi tutularak, derneğin etkinlik ve ürünleriyle tasarım ve zanaat arasında toplumsal cinsiyete dayalı yapılan ayrımı ne ölçüde yeniden ürettiği ya da yerinden ettiği ve dolayısıyla modern Türk tasarım kimliğinin oluşumuna ne ölçüde katkıda bulunduğu ortaya çıkarılır.
Peningkatan Minat Membeli Ulang Produk Bancassurance melalui Customer Engagement
Authors: Hartono Pierdijono , Hurriyati Ratih , Medidjati R. Adam
Published: February 2024

The current sales of bancassurance have become a profitable business for both banks and insurance companies. To increase bancassurance sales, there is a need for sales to new customers who do not yet have insurance and for sales to customers who already have insurance to repurchase. The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of consumer perception, customer satisfaction, and service quality on the repurchase intention of bancassurance products through customer engagement. The sample was selected using the Consecutive Sampling technique, with a total of 353 respondents processed in Jakarta and Bandung. The data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression Analysis and Path Analysis through the SPSS application. The results of the study indicate that the variables of Consumer Perception, Customer Satisfaction, and Service Quality have a significant influence, both partially and simultaneously, on the Repurchase Intention of Bancassurance products through Customer Engagement as an intervening variable.
Kinerja Dilihat dari Perspektif Kepemimpinan Militer dan Budaya Organisasi
Authors: Yogaswara Andrey Satwika , Disman Disman , Ahman Eeng , Nugraha Nugraha
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the role of military leadership and organizational culture on leaders' performance in the TNI AD Military Police unit. The approach used is descriptive verification with multiple regression methods. The population in the study were 69 POMDAM and DENPOM commanders throughout Indonesia. Data collection used a questionnaire distributed via google forms in one data collection (cross-sectional method). Military leadership variables are measured by task-oriented, relationship-oriented, change-oriented, and external dimensions. Organizational culture variables are measured using the dimensions of individual behavior, norms, dominant values, philosophy, applicable regulations, and organizational climate. Meanwhile, the TNI Commander's regulations measure the leader's performance, including quantity, quality, creativity, cooperation, initiative, and personal qualities. The findings show that military leadership and organizational culture significantly affect leadership performance, partially or simultaneously. Military leadership, which is a projection of the personality and character of a leader to make his subordinates do what is asked, can explain performance. Oath-based military culture includes matters such as commitment, values, and behavior which are elements in the culture that play a role in improving the performance of every level of personnel in the organization.
Covid-19 Case Management in Isolation and Quarantine Centers: A Review of Patients and Suspected Patients’ Justification for Abandoning Centers
Authors: Akantege Raymond , Rahayu Agus , Furqon Chaerul , Dirgantari Puspodewi
Published: February 2024

This paper finds out the justification of COVID-19 patients and suspected patients’ abandonment of isolation and quarantine centres. In this paper, the authors sought to identify the justification for escaping from isolation centers, to inform and modify decision markers strategies. The questions the paper sought to answer were, has escape from isolation centers by COVID-19 patients happened only in Ghana, what could be the main reasons behind escaping across the world, and how will the knowledge of these reasons help transform management practice achieve the best cooperation from patients The research method was largely qualitative, adopting a deductive and archival research approach. However, a quantitative research technique was used in reporting counts of documents evaluated for the study including escapees from the centers.  In this paper, fifteen published news items, 35 articles, and 22 textbooks were reviewed. The research revealed that escape from isolation centers has happened world-over, while stigmatization stands as the main reason for escaping. In conclusion, patients in the centers should be respected, and receive counseling, and daily updates of information on the well-being of their families and themselves.
Analysis of Third Party Logistic Service in Indonesia
Authors: Adhana Defay Muda , Rivani Rivani , Hendriyani Chandra
Published: February 2024

The growth of the business world has encouraged the rapid development of the logistics business. To increase competitiveness, companies focus a lot on their core business in order to fulfill customers' desires and expectations, so the company started using Third Party Logistics (TPL) to increase the company's sustainability. The aim of this research is to find out how TPL services are in Indonesia. The research method used is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The research results show that of the 8 best TPL companies in 2022, namely Kamadjaja, Agility, Ceva, DB Schenker, Siba Surya, Puninar, Pancaran, and Deliveree, all of them have implemented types of logistics services in the form of transportation, warehousing, custom service, freight finance service, IT Support, product support, and logistics management and all companies are included in the Customer Developer category where the company takes full care of their needs. For further research, the author suggests further research related to development into the next generation of logistics providers.
Mengungkap Peran Minat Beli: Mediasi antara Citra Merek dan Viral Marketing dalam Mendorong Keputusan Pembelian
Authors: Azis Santika Abd , Suci Rahayu Puji , Zulkifli Zulkifli , Iswari Hanif Rani
Published: February 2024

This research discusses the decline in purchasing decisions at Deliwafa Store Malang Branch in the last few months, as an indication of changes in consumer purchasing behavior which can have an impact on overall business performance. The focus of the research is the influence of brand image and viral marketing on purchasing interest, as well as the implications for purchasing decisions. The research method used is quantitative with explanatory research type, using smart partial least squares (PLS) for data analysis. The research results show that brand image does not have a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions, while viral marketing and purchase interest have a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. This highlights the important role of viral marketing and purchase intention in influencing consumer purchasing decisions, and suggests that brand image may not be the only determining factor in the purchasing process.
Statistical Insights: Analyzing Shock Models, Reliability Operations and Testing Exponentiality for NBRUmgf Class of Life Distributions
Authors: M.E. Bakr Mahmoud , E. S. El-Atfy E. S. , Oluwafemi Samson Balogun Oluwafemi Samson , A. M. Gadallah alaa Gadallah
Published: February 2024

This study deals with a novel category of life distributions called the new better than renewal used in moment generating function (NBRUmgf) class. It delves into the connections between this form of aging and established aging categories, along with its relevance in a shock model. Additionally, it explores how this aging concept remains consistent through certain reliability operations which is consider a very important tool in reliability engineering. The research computes Pitman's asymptotic efficiencies for this testing procedure, comparing them with alternative methods. Furthermore, the study furnishes a comprehensive table of percentiles for the test statistic associated with this proposed method. Furthermore, in order to showcase the relevance of the study's conclusions, we utilize distinct real-world datasets, which illustrate the effectiveness of our test across various types of real data.
In-vitro Inhibitory Activities of Potential Probiotic Isolated from Pangasius nasutus against Aeromonas hydrophila and Streptococcus agalactiae
Authors: Johar Shafiq , Puvanasundram Puvaneswari , de Cruz Clement Roy , Chong Chou Min , Md Yasin Ina-Salwany , Lim Keng Chin , Mat Noordin Noordiyana , Karim Murni
Published: February 2024

In aquaculture, using probiotics is crucial for strengthening the immune system and encouraging the growth and survival of many aquatic organisms, including the Pangasius species. This approach is particularly significant given the impact of bacterial diseases on Pangasius survival. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of probiotics isolated from Pangasius nasutus as alternatives to antibiotics for combating infections caused by Aeromonas hydrophila and Streptococcus agalactiae. Potential bacteria were isolated from the intestine and stomach of healthy P. nasutus. Seventy probiotic strains were successfully isolated and further screened using A. hydrophilaand S. agalactiae as pathogens in an in vitro disc diffusion assay. Preliminary screenings indicated that five probiotic strains inhibited the growth of A. hydrophila. Stomach-derived strain S1 and intestine-derived strain L1 suppressed A. hydrophila growth with inhibition zones of 10.5±1 mm and 8.5±1 mm, respectively. Likewise, strains L2, L8, and L12 from the intestine showed inhibitory zones of 6.0±1 mm, 6.5±1 mm, and 6.0±1 mm, respectively. Of these, only L12 inhibited the growth of S. agalactiae with a clear zone of 5.0±1 mm. In the elimination of pathogenic strains, potential strains S1 and L1 did not grow on the Aeromonas isolation medium. Co-culture assays demonstrated that both potential strains significantly inhibited Aeromonas hydrophila growth at concentrations of 106 and 108 CFU mL-1 over 48- and 96-hour periods, respectively. The potential bacterial strains were identified using 16s rRNA gene sequencing and were classified as follows: S1 - Lactococcus lactis, L1 - Weissella confusa, L2 - Cosenzaea myxofaciens, L8 - Lactococcus garvieae, and L12 - Plesiomonas shigelloides. Strain S1 L. lactis and strain L1 W. confusa are suggested for further evaluation and acquired additional research to fully elucidate their mechanisms and potential as probiotics.