bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ozone Therapy in Equines
Authors: Silva Daniel Rodrigues , Guimarães Adriano Leite , Vieira Athos Menezes Ramalho Araújo , Duarte Eduardo Dias , Almeida Ellyan Martins , Maximiano Heitor Abreu , Viana Thiago Dos Santos , Silva Wanessa Soares Luiz
Published: December 2024

Ozone therapy, known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, has been explored in veterinary medicine as a less invasive alternative for treating horses. Studies show that this therapy can speed up the wound healing process, reduce pain and swelling, and stimulate the animals' immune system. Ozone therapy has also shown potential in the treatment of orthopedic and dermatological conditions in horses, providing symptom relief and improving the quality of life of these animals. This therapy can be applied in different ways, such as ozonized autohemotherapy, the instillation of ozone gas in cavities and the topical application of ozone. Each method has specific advantages and can be indicated for different conditions, making ozone therapy a versatile tool in the treatment of horses. Problem: What are the real benefits of ozone therapy for the health and well-being of horses? Justification: The search for effective and less invasive methods for animal care encourages the evaluation of new therapeutic approaches. Objectives: This study aims to prove the effectiveness of ozone therapy, analyze application protocols and define safety issues associated with the treatment. Methodology: A literature review was carried out, analyzing existing studies on the application of ozone in veterinary treatments, focusing on the benefits, limitations and safety of the technique.
The Importance of the Clinical Analyst in Recognizing Promyelocytes in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia for the Patient's Prognosis
Authors: Silva Daniel Rodrigues , Antunes Gabriel Vieira , Oliveira Loiany Soares dos Santos , Lima Arthur Quartezani Bruneli , Pimenta Cleiton de Brito , Kretli Tarcísio Almeida , Silva Wanessa Soares Luiz
Published: December 2024

APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia) is a very aggressive type of myeloid leukemia characterized by the marked production of promyelocytes in the bone marrow and consequently an increase in peripheral circulation, triggering numerous hemorrhagic and thrombotic events, which makes this leukemia a medical emergency requiring immediate initiation of drug treatment. The objective of this article is to demonstrate the importance of the professional in the clinical analyses in identifying these anomalous cells for the correct diagnosis and initiation of treatment, reducing the fatality of this pathology. This article addresses the onset of blood cell production, the genetic alterations that trigger acute promyelocytic cancer, as well as the complications of this pathology, the main of which is DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation), which can quickly lead to the death of the patient, being the most important factor in the urgency of drug treatment; in addition to the importance of identifying microscopic alterations in the patient's blood for the initiation of treatment and therapeutic success. The research showed that the morphological identification of these cells in clinical analyses can be critical for the initiation of treatment; as well as the administration of ATRA (all-trans-retinoic acid) - usually combined with anthracyclines or ATO (arsenic trioxide) - helps in the remission of APL and reduction of DIC cases, avoiding hematologic complications and increasing patient survival.
School Heads’ Leadership Skills and Teachers’ Work Engagement in the Department of Education: Evidence from Piñan District, Schools Division of Zamboanga del Norte
Authors: Largo Yleonah Mar B. , Bellino Shirley G. , Bellino Leynie Boy G. , Naparota Leo C.
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to determine the school heads’ leadership skills and their relationship to work engagement among the teachers of Piñan District, Schools Division of Zamboanga del Norte during the school year 2023-2024. The study employed a descriptive correlational research method. Frequency count, percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation, Kruskal-Wallis H Test, and Spearman Rank-Order Correlation Coefficient (Spearman rho) were the statistical tools used with Jamovi as statistical software. There were ninety (90) teacher-respondents involved. The study revealed that the level of school heads' leadership skills was very high and the teachers were very highly engaged in their respective work assignments. There was no significant difference in the level of school heads' leadership skills and the perceived level of work engagement. There was a significant medium/moderate positive correlation between the levels of school heads’ leadership skills and work engagement. Based on the findings and conclusions of the study, the author recommends that Top DepEd Officials, through the Schools Governance and Operations Division (SGOD) would use the findings of this study to validate the School - Based Management (SBM) practices of the school heads in the district. The teachers would also use the findings of the study as the basis for reflection on the importance of school heads’ leadership skills and work engagement towards attaining a high level of SBM practice.
Risky Business: Freedom of Expression vs. Harmful Content in Ireland’s Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Act
Authors: Shattock Ethan
Published: December 2024

This article applies a critical perspective to provisions of Ireland’s Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Act which may undermine the right to freedom of expression. This article narrows its focus to specific provisions of this legislation which may be used to restrict access to harmful—but potentially legal—online communications. Special focus is on potential application of these provisions to offensive political commentary and associated risks to the right to freedom of expression. This article begins by providing an overview of the legislative development and context preceding the OSMR Act. Focus is not only on the justifications for this legislation but also on analogous domestic legislative frameworks—specifically the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act—which has seen proposals for legally binding obligations for online media platforms to restrict access to harmful but legal online communications. Focus then shifts to the relevant provisions of Ireland’s OSMR Act surrounding harmful online communications under Part 11 of this legislation. Identifying how specific obligations may be used to restrict access to offensive political communications online, this article then maps standards surrounding the right to freedom of expression which are instructive in this context. Drawing exclusively from the analytical framework of Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), key focus here is on relevant jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in case law wherein the Strasbourg Court has examined the right to disseminate polemic statements in political environments under the Article 10 ECHR framework. Focus is also given to relevant jurisprudence wherein the ECtHR has demonstrated reluctance to endorse restrictions on access to lawful online communications. Filtering these standards, this article concludes by assessing how the operationalisation of Ireland’s OSMR Act may require—or indirectly encourage—restrictions on access to legal communications in a manner that may contravene the right to freedom of expression under Article 10 ECHR. Accordingly, this article provides timely analytical insights regarding the extent to which current and future online safety measures under the OSMR Act’s framework are likely to ensure compatibility with the right to freedom of expression.
Where Privacy Ends and Politics Begin
Authors: Sridhar Sriya
Published: December 2024

In February 2024, the Supreme Court of India unanimously struck down the Electoral Bond Scheme, which created a mechanism for unlimited funding to political parties by individuals or corporations, details of which were barred from being revealed to the public and excluded from the scope of right to information legislation. While striking down the Scheme as unconstitutional, the Court considers the right to privacy of political affiliation and assesses whether the Scheme balances the right to information of the voter with the right to privacy of the donors. This case comment places specific focus on this issue. I argue that while protecting the privacy of political affiliation is desirable in the age of algorithmic political surveillance, the majority opinion should have created stronger safeguards when extending such privacy to political contributions, to protect only genuine contributions by individuals and exclude corporations. With respect to the comparison of the rights to information and to privacy, I argue that the majority opinion rests on reasoning which may not be effective to protect the right to information in cases of public interest since it is focused on the degree of the bar on disclosure of information on political funding and whether the measure is the least restrictive method of balancing these rights. Restricted to the issue of this comparison, I argue that the concurring opinion of the Court provides the more effective precedent for the protection of the right to information in cases of public interest.
Book review: Vulnerability and Data Protection Law
Authors: Winau Mona
Published: December 2024

The author reviews Gianclaudio Malgieri's book entitled "Vulnerability and Data Protection Law" (Oxford University Press 2023; 304 pages; ISBN 9780192870339; £90).
ML Based Finance Advisor and Budget Optimizer
Authors: Singh Anurag , Das Kiran Kumar , Mishra Pratik , Siddiki Shahbaz , Inamadar Dr. Sharanabasava C
Published: December 2024

Abstract: With the rapid change in the financial world, particularly today, the urgent demand for intelligent solutions to optimize
the budget was therefore in great demand, individually as well as corporately. The paper proposes an advisory system for finance
based on a cross-platform mobile application of Android and Flutter implementation of ml algorithm, which is designed to analyze users' financial data and come up with a personalized recommendation for budget optimization. The system can identify
spending patterns, predict financial directions, and even propose cost-cutting initiatives by using ml algorithms that incorporate
clustering and predictive analytics. It uses such core programming languages as Python in the design of the ml models and Dart
through Flutter to give users a smooth, high-performance interface for Android and iOS. This makes it accessible and very easy
to use to allow users to make real-time, data-driven financial decisions. The solution allows the users to maximize budgets in
effective ways by reducing wastefulness and eventually leading towards financial stability. Demonstrated here is how mlenhanced financial advisory applications have the potential to redesign personal and business finance management.
Aprimorando a comunicação com o cliente interno por meio da IA: o caso de uma instituição de ensino
Authors: Vicentini Silva Katia , Silva Dantas Sergio
Published: December 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo aprimorar os processos de comunicação interna em uma mantenedora de instituições de ensino, a instituição Beta. Verificou-se por meio do diagnóstico realizado que a equipe da área de benefícios estava dispendendo muito tempo para o atendimento às dúvidas dos colaboradores, por vários canais, deixando de se concentrar em projetos estratégicos e, devido à sobrecarga de trabalho, podendo incorrer em erros. Buscou-se, por meio da implantação de um chatbot que os colaboradores da instituição Beta tivessem à sua disposição um mecanismo de autosserviço que fosse suficiente para atender boa parte das demandas que antes exigiam a intervenção de alguém da equipe de benefícios. O projeto piloto implantado mostrou alto grau de satisfação dos clientes internos e potencial para melhoria na organização do tempo dos colaboradores da área, se mostrando uma solução escalável e replicável em outros contextos.
MONITORAMENTO DO DESENVOLVIMENTO NOS PRIMEIROS MIL DIAS, DEVIDO ÀS CONDIÇÕES DE SAÚDE DA DÍADE MÃE-FILHO
Authors: Montedori Kedma Teixeira , Lima Maria Cecília Marconi Pinheiro
Published: December 2024

The prospective cohort study investigated the relationship between the Developmental Surveillance Instrument (IVD) in the Child Health Booklet and the health conditions of the mother and baby during the first thousand days of life. A total of 83 babies born in 2019 were followed, with 54.22% being male. The IVD was used to monitor child development and compared to the health conditions of the mother-child dyad. Results showed significant associations between the IVD at the 1st, 4th, and 8th months and child health issues, birth complications, and hospitalizations (p<0.01). Prenatal challenges and family health problems were also associated with the IVD at the 4th and 8th months (p<0.05). Maternal depression in the 1st month significantly correlated with the IVD (p<0.05). The IVD is an essential tool for monitoring child development and facilitating early interventions, promoting health during the first thousand days of life, especially in adverse contexts.
Toxina botulínica en neuralgia posherpética del trigémino de diez años de evolución
Authors: Cruces Muñoz Paola Andrea
Published: December 2024

Introducción: aproximadamente, el 12,5% de los pacientes con herpes zóster (HZ), >50 años, sufren de neuralgia posherpética (NPH) a los tres meses del brote; además, cerca del 50?% de los casos no presentan alivio del dolor con la farmacoterapia, la cual a largo plazo se asocia con efectos adversos, afectando negativamente su calidad de vida, que en estos casos podrían beneficiarse de terapias intervencionistas.
Presentación del caso: femenina de 70 años con antecedente de HZ en el año 2013 con compromiso de V1, primera rama derecha (oftálmica) del trigémino, con desarrollo de NPH. La paciente tuvo múltiples manejos orales y aplicaciones subcutáneas de lidocaína con pobre modulación del dolor durante 10 años, que en la escala visual analógica (EVA) del dolor inicial declaró un 10/10. En este tratamiento se aplicó toxina botulínica tipo A (BTX-A) con seguimiento a las cuatro semanas con EVA 0/10 y a las 12 semanas con EVA 2/10, con mejoría del sueño y la calidad de vida.
Discusión: los estudios actuales demuestran que la BTX?A tiene una mayor eficacia sobre la lidocaína para la NPH, según puntuaciones EVA a uno, dos y tres meses, lo cual coincide con el presente caso. Además, fue significativamente más eficaz que otras terapias, a excepción de las de tipo intervencionistas combinadas. Finalmente, la BTX?A no se ha asociado con ningún evento adverso grave.
Conclusiones: la BTX-A induce a una reducción significativa del dolor (30-50?% de la EVA) durante un máximo de 3-4 meses por ciclo de inyección, lo cual coincide con los resultados de este reporte de caso, lo que apunta a que la aplicación de la BTX-A sea una alternativa terapéutica tolerable, segura y eficaz.
A Operação de Veículos Aéreos Não Tripulados em Teatro de Operações Conjunto
Authors: Costa Luiz Paulo da Silva
Published: December 2024

Currently, we have observed the Brazilian Armed Forces increasing activities with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Latin America Aerospace & Defense 2009 showed manufacturers that proposed to solve the problems of implementation not envisioned by the future users yet. Within this future use, it is necessary to think about the coordination and control of the flights to be conducted within a joint operational theater. Who knows what will be the interference from vehicles used by Ground Forces in relation to manned aircraft in the same area of combat? This article aims at presenting the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle of interest to the Brazilian Armed Forces, the necessary modes of coordination to the flights in each tactical environment and the possible control measures by the air traffic control organizations in the Operational Theater
A Ofensiva
Authors: Lamounier Renato Paiva
Published: December 2024

This is a review of the work: SIDORENKO, A. A. The Offensive. Washington D. C., USA Air Force, 1973. 228p. The work presents the thesis that "only the offensive leads to the attainment of victory over the enemy" (p. 1). To support his assertion, the author of the work seeks to demonstrate the advantages of the offensive over defense throughout history, especially during the "Great Patriotic War", before the appearance of nuclear weapons and after the advent of such weaponry. (Abstract prepared by the Editorship of the UNIFA Magazine)
Nanodispositivos eletrônicos baseados em nanofitas de grafeno
Authors: Nascimento Clerisson Monte do , Gomes Fernando Antônio Pinheiro , Dmitriev Victor
Published: December 2024

The search for new materials that allow the reduction of the scale of actual devices, with the possibility of increase in efficiency has led to researches on the electronic properties of graphene that enable the construction of nanometric alternatives to the devices currently present in microelectronics. This paper presents a literature review, presenting nanoscale electronic devices that have performance equal or superior to microelectronic devices, and also presents an example of a real application of such nanodevices.
Correlação entre variáveis antropométricas e o percentual de gordura em militares adultos jovens da Aeronáutica
Authors: Gagliardi Palermo Pedro Celso
Published: December 2024

This work aims to investigate to what extent the variables related to weight, height and waist circumference (WC) of the Brazilian Air Force Command Militaries (COMAER) between 20 and 30 years old, assessed by the Physical Fitness Assessment Test (PFAT) in 2012, correlate with body fat percentage (%BF). The research group consisted of 986 men and 196 women from 10 different Military Organizations from the COMAER. The body mass index (BMI), the waist circumference, the waist-to-height ratio (CER), and the waist product - BMI (WPBMI) were the independent variables and the %BF estimated by skinfold, was the dependent variable. The highest values for men, found for the Pearson correlation coefficient (r), were 0.709, when combined with WPBMI, and 0.624 for women, when associated with BMI. The regressions of %BF had coefficients of determination (R2) of 59.6% for CC and 64.2% for WPBMI, when taking into account gender and age. In conclusion, the correlations must be used with caution in determining %BF. Nevertheless, this research revealed that the WPBMI, because it is an index linked to the amount and distribution of body fat, has the potential to be a new indicator in the clinical evaluation of body composition. It is suggested the execution of new research to clinical validation of WPBMI, and the adoption of other sites for the determination of %BF using anthropometric variables.
Utilização da válvula Heimlich no transporte aeromédico
Authors: Pinto Cardoso Alexandre Augusto , Isa Ana Cristina , Alarcon Junior Ernesto Aparecido , Lacerda Pereira Feichas Rafael , de Almeida Melo Igor , De Medeiros Junior Hermano Augusto , Bittencourt Hassegawa Thiago
Published: December 2024

Chest drainage conventionally is performed with drainage systems under water seal. In 1968, Henry Heimlich devised a device of small dimensions, which allows the passage of fluid or air in a single direction, preventing reflux into the pleural cavity. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the use of the Heimlich valve in the aeromedical transport of patients in need of thoracic drainage. A descriptive literature review was carried out, using secondary sources such as aviation medicine books, scientific articles and research reports located in available databases (Lilacs, Cochrane, Embase, Pubmed). The Heimlich valve proved to be efficient in the resolution of pneumothorax of different etiologies. Its manipulation was simpler and faster than that historically observed with conventional systems, facilitating aeromedical transport.
Aperfeiçoamento de um simulador de desorientação espacial baseado no conceito de Bárány
Authors: Russomano Thais , Piedade Luiz Alberto , Lopes Paulo Antônio Guimarães Lanzini , Lamadrid Ingrid Gradaschi , Disiuta Leandro , Cardoso Ricardo Bertoglio , Lima Júlio César Marques de , Alves Cloer Vescia
Published: December 2024

Spatial disorientation is a condition in which a pilot is unable to accurately determine the aircraft position relative to the airspace surrounding it or to the ground surface, putting at risk the flight safety. All individuals are susceptible to this experience, especially when flying at night or in adverse weather conditions. Therefore, this project aimed to make improvements to a Spatial Disorientation Simulator (SDS) based on the concept of Bárány, to facilitate pilot training and enable aerospace physiology research to take place. To this end, a survey was conducted on the limitations presented by the control software and hardware, and on the mechanical structure of the existing MicroG Centre simulator, from which were identified those features requiring improvement. The resultant SDS is equipped with magnetic braking, direction reversal and fine control of speed and acceleration, features found only in this version of the simulator, which enabled it to meet the needs established by aerospace physiology study protocols. This work results from more than a decade of experience conducting research in spatial disorientation, for which international recognition has been achieved. The data presented demonstrated the positive impact of the improvements achieved in conducting clinical-physiological research.
Sapiens ou Zappiens:
Authors: Dellamora Miriam Beatriz Degrazia , Lourenção Humberto
Published: December 2024

This article is intended to review the literature composed of studies based on the internet use and, more specifically, the use of social networks and their possible impacts on the academic performance. Two decades ago, there was a boom in social network websites, especially Facebook. Since then, researchers began studying the correlations and the effects of using this medium. Some results point to positive aspects, such as the increase in social capital experienced by the users of social networks. At the same time, there are risks related to the act of sharing personal information on-line. Some researches indicate that there is a negative relation between the use of the internet and the academic performance; others demonstrate that establishing this relation is not possible and others. There are also researches stating that there are no differences between the average Facebook user and the average non-user. Academic performance is considered of vital importance while training these youngsters, since it will impact their future professional performances, as well as on the readiness for Defense. It can be concluded that more studies on this subject are necessary, since the question about the relation between the internet use and the academic performance remains largely unanswered. It will be also discussed the concepts of homo zappiens and multitasking.
A influência do afastamento da atividade aérea no desempenho do piloto de F-5M
Authors: Salmoria Andrei Henning
Published: December 2024

This scientific paper proposes to assess to what extent the time away longer than 90 days influences the performance of expert pilots of the F-5M aircraft in airborne visual combat missions. As a theoretical basis, we used the studies by Mager and Pipe (1979) on performance problems and Stillon (1999) on the skills of fighter pilots in the USAF. Thus, the skills required for the F-5M pilot in the WVR missions were identified in the research of Fórneas (2015). Later, in order to identify which skills are affected when the F-5M pilot is removed for more than 90 days from the WVR missions, a five-point Likert scale questionnaire (1932) was forwarded to 39 pilots from three F-5M FAB Squadrons that remained more than 90 days without flying this type of mission in the years of 2016 and 2017. The skill degradation was analyzed in two ways: as a set and separated by general skills and air-air (BIGELOW et al., 2003). Likewise, the pilots were analyzed in groups and separated by experience levels. The results indicated the need to establish new limits for the training frequency. Thus, the conclusions obtained by this work will serve as a basis for future decisions about the training of fighter pilots and the consequent maintenance of the skills obtained in the initial trainings, being useful even to the formulation of the F-39 - Gripen training program.
Financing of National Parks in Serbia: Case study of PE "NP Tara"
Authors: Keca Ljiljana , Marceta Milica
Published: December 2024

Financial statements are written records that convey the financial activities
of a company. The main purpose of this study is to determine, forecast and
evaluate the best of economic conditions and company?s performance in the
future. For-profit primary financial statements include the balance sheet,
income statement, statement of cash flow, and statement of changes in
equity. The subject of the research are the categories of income and
expenditure, which move in financing PE ?NP Tara?. The main goal of this
research is to determine the income structure and expenditures in the
financing and the trends of their movement in the territory of PE ?NP Tara?
and establish cause-and-effect relationships among observed quantities. The
purpose of the research is comparing the different structures of income and
expenses that participate in the financing, during the period of 2008-2021.
Limitations in Achieving Glycemic Targets from CGM data and Persistence of Severe Hypoglycemia in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Regardless of Insulin Delivery Method
Authors: M. Laffel Lori , L. Sherr Jennifer , Liu Jingwen , A Wolf Wendy , Bispham Jeoffrey , S. Chapman Katherine , Finan Daniel , Titievsky Lina , Liu Tina , Hagan Kaitlin , Gaglia Jason , Chandarana Keval , Pettus Jeremy , Bergenstal Richard
Published: December 2024

Objectives

We captured CGM metrics from a large, online survey of adults with type 1 diabetes to determine how glycemic outcomes varied by insulin delivery form.

Research Design and Methods

Adults with type 1 diabetes from the T1D Exchange Registry/online communities completed the survey and contributed up to 1-year of retrospective CGM data. Self-reported glycemic outcomes and CGM measures were described overall and by insulin delivery method.

Results

The 926 participants completed the survey and provided CGM data. The mean age was 41.9 (standard deviation, 15.7) years and 50.8% reported using automated insulin delivery (AID). While AID users spent more time in range, 27.9% did not achieve time in range targets, 15.5% reported having severe hypoglycemic events (SHEs), and 16.0% had CGM-detected level 2 hypoglycemic events.

Conclusion

Despite use of diabetes technologies, many individuals are unable to achieve glycemic targets and experience severe hypoglycemia, highlighting the need for novel treatments.
Impact of Shading on the I-V Characteristics and Power Output of Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline Solar Panels
Authors: Lesmana Andyka , Yan Dewantara Belly , Diah Prahmna K. Iradiratu
Published: December 2024

Solar panel is a tool composed of several solar cells assembled in series or parallel by utilizing the photovoltaic effect so that it can convert solar energy into electrical energy. Solar panels have several types, namely monocrystalline and polycrystalline where each type of solar panel has different absorption efficiency based on the constituent materials. According to several surveys, obstacles that often occur in the field in the installation of solar panels are due to external influences which include influences (shading, soiling, and spot) so that it has an impact on the performance of solar panels which results in power instability due to non-linear current-voltage (I-V) relationships. This study tested the power output of monocrystalline and pollycrystalline 100 Wp solar panels with several levels of shading testing The results of testing research data that have been carried out show that there is an influence of shading on current and voltage, resulting in a decrease in output power. It was found that the partial and overall shading effects caused a decrease in power by -71% and -75% respectively from the normal conditions of monocrystalline solar panels. Polycrystalline solar panel testing due to partial shading effect of -75\% and total shading of -77\% of normal solar panel output power without conditioning.
Implementation of Coordinated Auto-Pairing Design in Wireless Sensor Networks Using Gateway-to-Node Handshake Method
Authors: Rosyid Nur Rohman , Adrian Ronald , Amalyris Waffiyah , Dzulfikar  , Subardono Alif
Published: December 2024

In the current and future era of automation, the widespread utilization of Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) technology becomes essential. The ease of installation, configuration, and management of WSN system devices involving sensor nodes is a crucial factor in the effective utilization of this system. The way sensor nodes connect to the gateway/controller in a large and widespread WSN system is a pivotal point. The experimentation in this research has successfully developed a coordinated auto-pairing protocol between the controller/gateway and sensor nodes using a handshake method approach. The results of the coordinated auto-pairing process between the controller and nodes indicate an average time of 435ms per node and a data transmission accuracy of 97%.
Implementation of the Viola-Jones Algorithm for a Hand Sign Language Translation System
Authors: Novianti Atik , Muthiah Siti Nurul , Mulyana Asep
Published: December 2024

People who speech impaired that uses body movements to deliver information. In everyday life, it is not uncommon for people with disabilities to communicate with normal people who do not understand the meaning of what is delivered. One example is when a speech-impaired person wants to order food at drive-thru service fast food restaurant, the seller must have special skills to understand what is being delivered. In this paper, we will discuss the application of the Viola Jones algorithm for hand gesture detection systems in drive-thru service fast food restaurant. The Viola Jones algorithm was proposed because the algorithm is the most famous and best choice of gesture classifier for detecting hands in real time based on the accuracy speed. The system is able to translate the given gestures, data enters Firebase as a real time database, sellers can find out the total shopping through the cashier application. The system cannot translate the gesture if the given hand is not completely in the specified area of the box. Based on testing on 10 different respondents, the system can detect hand gesture with an average system success of 92,01%.
Design and Development of Syringe Needle Destroyer Using Melting Method
Authors: Ade Firdaus  , Ferdana Nanda , Mujakar Samsul , Satrio Hendrik , Zulhamidi
Published: December 2024

Syringe needles are among the most commonly used medical tools in healthcare facilities across Indonesia, contributing significantly to medical waste. Improper disposal of syringe waste poses risks of disease transmission and potential misuse. Presently, small-scale beauty clinics resort to third-party waste management services due to the lack of incinerators. This research aims to develop a device capable of melting used syringe needles to ensure safe waste processing for both humans and the environment. Additionally, the objective is to create a low-budget needle destroyer, making it accessible to other healthcare services. The melting method is employed for needle destruction, utilizing a transformer to generate electrical current and heat. This approach offers ease of use and eliminates air, noise, and metal dust pollution. Through experimentation with various syringe sizes (1 cc, 3 cc, 5 cc, and 10 cc), it was found that melting times sequentially increase with needle size: 4 seconds for 1 cc, 5 seconds for 3 cc, 6 seconds for 5 cc, and 8 seconds for 10 cc syringes. This research contributes to sustainable healthcare waste management practices, ensuring safer and more affordable solutions for healthcare facilities
Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Multivariate Analysis as Tools for Predicting Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infectious
Authors: Elsharef Hafedah Noureldeen , Salem Mansour Awiadat , Abdulwahid Fatimah Nouri Mohammed , Nassar Yasser Fathi
Published: December 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions worldwide in recent years. However, the epidemic's impact on the residents of the southern Libyan region has not been assessed. To investigate the spread of COVID-19 among the population, a study was conducted from March to June 2021. The study involved 146 people, 97 of whom were infected with COVID-19 and 49 were not infected. A complete blood count (CBC) and multivariate statistical analysis were used to determine the extent of the epidemic's spread in the study area. The CBC analysis used China's Tecom Science Corporation, model number TEK-5000. The results revealed that males (58.76%) were more affected than females (41.24%). The most affected age group was those under 46 (53.6%). The T-test analysis showed significant differences (p > 0.01) for each Red blood cell count (RBC), Mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), Mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), Red cell distribution width (RDW), Platelet count (PLT), White blood cell count (WBC), Platelet count (PLT), and granulocytes (GRA). However, the Hematocrit (HCT) was less than the significance level (P < 0.05), and there was no significant difference (P > 0.05) for Hemoglobin (HGB), Mean corpuscular volume (MCV), Lymphocyte (LYM), and Monocyte (MON) compared to the uninfected group. This study indicates that COVID-19 infection significantly affects the average values of blood tests, and changes in these values may cause complications for patients. Therefore, monitoring these changes in blood values is crucial to reducing the death rate among the infected.
Determination of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness and Attitudes Towards Screening in Women Aged 20–65
Authors: Demirkaya Kübra , Akduran Funda
Published: December 2024

Aim:

Gynecological cancers are among the top ten cancers in terms of mortality and incidence among women in our country. Enhancing awareness is crucial to reducing the morbidity and mortality of these cancers. Women with increased awareness are more likely to have positive attitudes towards cancer screenings and to undergo such tests, thereby lowering their risk. Study aims to assess gynecological cancer awareness, attitudes towards screenings, and influencing factors among women aged 20-65.

Material and methods:

This descriptive and correlation study's population comprised 5,504 female patients in the gynecology and obstetrics, a sample of 272 patients was selected. Data were collected through a patient information form, a gynecological cancer awareness scale, and a cancer screening attitudes scale, and analyzed with SPSS.

Results:

The participants had an average age of 29.00 ± 5.942. Of them, 94.5% were married, 96% had not received gynecological cancer education previously, and 90.1% had not undergone cancer screening before. Non-smokers and those who had received gynecologic cancer education before had statistically higher mean total scale scores (p<0,05). Those with higher education, employed individuals, regular exercisers, those who had previously received gynecological cancer education, and those who had previously undergone cancer screenings had statistically higher average scores on the cancer screening attitude scale (p<0,05).

Conclusion:

It was found that women's attitudes toward cancer screenings and their awareness of gynecological cancers were above average. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between awareness and attitude. This result shows that women with increased awareness of gynaecological cancers also have positive attitudes towards cancer screening. Therefore, women should be educated on how to prevent gynaecological cancers through not smoking, education, employment and regular exercise.
Mobilya ve Tasarım Atölyelerinde Mikrodenetleyici Kontrolü ile Toz ve Talaş Toplama Ünitesi Tasarımı
Authors: Güneş Mehmet , Karayel Mehmet
Published: December 2024

Ahşap malzemenin yoğun olarak kullanıldığı mobilya ve tasarım atölyelerinde, ağaç işleme makinaları fazla miktarda talaş ve toz üretmektedir. Bu talaş ve özellikle tozların doğrudan çalışma ortamı ile havaya bırakılması insan için sağlık sorunlarına yol açmaktadır. Bunun için geleneksel olarak makinalardan sürekli emiş yapan toz ve talaş toplama üniteleri kullanılmaktadır. Makinalara hortumlar ve borular ile bağlı olan bu sistemler sürekli tüm makinelerden emiş yapmaktadır. Bazı sistemlerde ise her makinenin emiş yapan kısmındaki klapa manuel olarak kapatılıp açılmaktadır. Bu şekilde çalışan sistemler hem enerji verimliliğini azaltmakta hem de makine başına düşen hava emiş miktarını azaltmaktadır. Bu çalışmada ana talaş toplama ünitesine bir hava emiş hattı kurulmuştur. Her bir makine emiş hattına konumlandırılmış klapalara bağlı servo motorlar ile Arduino Uno mikrodenetleyici ve üzerindeki IR alıcılar ile haberleşerek toz toplama ünitesini ve yalnızca çalışmakta olan makine hattından emiş yapılmasını sağlamaktadır. Sistem için özgün bir devre kartı tasarlanmış, bu kart kompakt olarak duvar prizlerinin içerisine yerleştirilmiştir. Bu sayede tasarlanan sistem herhangi bir tadilat gerektirmeden düşük maliyetli ve enerji verimliliği yüksek olup, mevcut atölyelerde bulunan toz toplama hatlarına entegre edilebilmektedir.
Leading During A Public Health Crisis
Authors: Sheedy Angela , Stephens Dianne , Vermeulen Lisa
Published: December 2024

Leading teams during the COVID-19 pandemic had unique challenges often requiring timely decisions based on emerging new information to then rapidly implement changes. The usual scaffolding for system changes lagged behind the implementation. The command and control of crisis management blended with traditional health leadership styles as the emergency response became protracted and building sustainable teams became a focus of the response.
This paper presents the results of a survey of the leadership cohort at the Centre for National Resilience, a large quarantine facility in northern Australia, that managed over 30,000 people requiring quarantine and isolation.
Methods: A grounded explorative theory approach was implemented, with descriptive data analysis and thematic analysis of an online Leadership survey in conjunction with site data and information specific to the leadership structure.
Results: The core challenges for leaders were identified as establishing a workforce combining health and non-health resident care roles, rapid changes in legislation, communication, site logistics, and resident management and support.
Conclusion: The survey highlights lessons for sustaining high-performing leadership in future protracted health emergencies such as the importance of peer support, attention to work-life balance, sharing positive work outcomes, early, clear communication and collaboration, and the need for flexibility and adaptability.
¿Qué hay de “programada” en la obsolescencia programada?
Authors: Alincastro Agustín
Published: December 2024

La obsolescencia programada se entiende generalmente como una estrategia empresarial-industrial planificada por monopolios y oligopolios en el diseño técnico de productos para incentivar el consumo. Al reducir su tiempo de uso efectivo, este queda inutilizado (obsoleto) y se convierte en un desecho. Sin embargo, si se considera la perspectiva del filósofo Herbert Marcuse quien, en su obra magna El Hombre Unidimensional analiza la sociedad industrial avanzada para exponer un proceso de racionalización tecnológica en diversos fenómenos socio-técnicos considerados en su existencia como racionales y necesarios en la producción y el consumo, la obsolescencia programada se presenta no solo como una estrategia intencional de empresas dentro de la producción industrial, sino como una tendencia que se consolida como ley interna del proceso productivo que modela los hábitos de los consumidores. La materialización de la racionalidad científico-técnica en la producción y los productos de consumo encierra una ideología centrada en la reproducción eficiente del sistema productivo, que impide considerar la irracionalidad de consecuencias destructivas como el desecho y la contaminación – desde una perspectiva sustentable – al considerar a la obsolescencia programada como una práctica inevitable. La sociedad industrial avanzada profundiza ciertas lógicas de producción como determinaciones necesarias en el producto fabricado, entre las que se encuentra imponer una fecha de caducidad en el objeto para perpetuar el consumo; esto normaliza a la obsolescencia programada como un subproducto necesario del progreso técnico y el crecimiento económico. El aparato técnico-productivo reproduce una forma particular de entender y construir el mundo técnico, y concretiza prácticas unidimensionales que son vistas como inofensivas respecto al consumidor. Pero la obsolescencia programada, como fenómeno socio-técnico, promueve cierta sensibilidad y hábito de pensamiento relacionados con el uso y el descarte, acordes al consumo como modo de producción y la racionalización del sistema técnico-industrial.
Towards sustainable development at full-service restaurants in west Malaysia
Authors: Gaik Cheng Teoh , Rahman Senathirajah Abdul , Rasheedul Haque , Syriac Nellikunel Devasia , Parameswaran Subramanian , Tippawan Lertatthakornkit
Published: December 2024

The food and beverage sector played a big part in contributing to the economic growth in Malaysia hence there was a major increase in the numbers of restaurants opening up for businesses. This study therefore examines factors with the aims of ensuring a sustainable development in full-service restaurants in West Malaysia. The results of this study have made a substantial contribution to restaurant owner’s’ comprehension of the fundamental components that underlie customer satisfaction and loyalty. By examining the moderating effect of the customer’s gender in full-service restaurants in West Malaysia, the objective of this study was to ascertain the relationships between the three variables (quality of the food served at the restaurant, service quality, and environment), as well as the degree to which each attribute was able to relate to diner satisfaction. The underpinning theory for this study was the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Quantitative methods according to descriptive research and convenience sample strategy were utilized in this cross-sectional study. Questionnaires were distributed to 264 respondents through various online platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, and email. Data collection was evaluated using the Statistical Program for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. In order to examine the connection between the three factors and diner’s satisfaction, various tests such as the multiple regression analysis, One-way ANOVA and Beta Coefficient test were carried out. The findings gave current restaurant owners and potential restaurant owners an overview of the different attributes influencing diner’s satisfaction at full-service restaurants in West Malaysia and also the extent of the moderating effect of diner’s gender had on each attribute. The outcome of this paper is expected to provide a sustainable growth in this industry.
Psychometric properties and validation of the depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS-18) in a sample of Moroccan university students
Authors: Abidli Zakaria , Abidli Zakaria , TURK Joumana EL , Badaoui Bouabid
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the 21-item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) in a sample of Moroccan students. Method: A total of 208 Moroccan students participated in this study. The dimensionality of the DASS-21 scale was assessed using exploratory factor analysis. Construct validity was assessed using the Stress Perception (PSS-10), State Anxiety (SAI), and Depression (CESD-10) scales. Results: Correlation analyses between Depression, Anxiety, and Stress subscales showed significant results. The exploratory factor analysis results confirmed the DASS’s three-dimensional structure. Furthermore, correlation analyses revealed positive correlations between the DASS-18 sub-dimensions and the three scales for Stress (PSS-10), Anxiety (SAI), and Depression (CESD-10). Conclusion: In line with previous work, the results of this study suggest that the DASS-18 reflect adequate psychometric properties, making it an appropriate tool for use in the university context.
Review of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) in education: A bibliometric visual analysis based on CiteSpace
Authors: Zhou Yun , Johar Md Gapar Md
Published: December 2024

This paper conducts a bibliometric visual analysis of the application of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) in education, using CiteSpace software. Drawing on data from the Web of Science, the study explores research trends and influential works related to UTAUT from 2008 to 2023. It highlights the growing use of educational technologies such as mobile learning and virtual reality tools. The analysis reveals the most cited articles, journals, and key institutions involved in UTAUT research. Furthermore, keyword analysis identifies research hot spots, such as artificial intelligence and behavioral intentions. This study contributes to the understanding of how UTAUT has been used to predict technology adoption in education and provides recommendations for future research directions based on emerging trends in the digital learning environment.
Plant Hormone in Bean Cultivation Applied in Seed Treatment
Authors: Vilela Breno Rossi Correia , Almeida Júnior Joaquim Júlio de , Smiljanic Katya Bonfim Ataides , Matos Francisco Solano Araújo , Melo Junior Jair Pereira de , Miranda Beatriz Campos , Silva Victor Júlio Almeida , Silva Luis Filipe Almeida , Oliveira Danilo Marques , Garcia Emília da Costa
Published: December 2024

Objective: The objective was to investigate different doses of hormone in the spray drier formulation for seed treatment in the bean crop, conducted in the Midwest region. The crop planted was the bean cultivar BRS STILO.
 
Theoretical Framework: Corn is one of the most important food and energy crops, not only in Brazil, of course, but throughout the world. The new paradigm of agricultural management, including amino acids, micronutrients and beneficial fungi and bacteria, is gaining more and more attention with the need to develop sustainable, yet more productive agriculture. Such practices involve not only correction, but also soil nutrition, together with the strengthening of plant metabolism to increase production efficiency and reduce dependence on chemical inputs.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a field research of a scientific nature, with a quantitative approach.
 
Results and Discussion: The product used in the spray drier formulation met the needs of the bean crop for the BRS STILO cultivar in all its tested variables, improving crop development in several aspects, mainly in productivity.
 
Research Implications: The practical implications of this research are discussed, providing practical parameters for how the results can be applied in the field with returns to the rural producer.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the academic environment by highlighting the originality of the research, whether through an innovative approach, new methodologies and/or practical use. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the need for more research in this area with sustainable practices.
Buchbesprechung
Authors: Dieter Wilfried
Published: December 2024

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