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Outcome of Rhomboid Flap for a Controversial Affair “The Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Disease”: An Eastern Hospital Experience
Authors: Hasan Uwais , Hasan Khathija
Published: September 2024

Pilonidal sinus disease is one Clinical disease that has been shrouded with controversies in the medical literature for close to 200 years. The controversies and debates stem from the names given to it historically relating to its origin from sacrococcygeal infundibulum, congenital dermal sinus and sacrococcygeal ectodermal sinus to Jeep disease during world war II and finally post anal pilonidal sinus. The controversy related to its aetiology congenital vs acquired even the pathogenesis continued to be debated for over a century. Today the aetiology may have been sorted but there is no universal accepted modality of treatment among Surgeons. Even within the community the choice of procedure varies from a general surgeon, to a colorectal surgeon and even among cosmetic surgeons. No other disease in history has seen the variety of surgical armamentarium options available to the treating Clinician from non operative management to Sclerosing agents, Excision with primary closure, laying open the wound to flaps and recently to Minimally invasive surgical modalities like pit picking to Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment (EPiST) and finally Video Assisted-Ablation of Pilonidal Sinus (VAAPS). Just when we have assumed that all surgical procedures have been covered enter SiLaC procedure Sinus Laser assisted Closure and SMILE procedure Sinus Pilonidal Minimally Invasive Laser Excision! Albeit the optimal therapy that reduces recurrences and a universally accepted standard procedure incites debates among the surgical fraternity. Hence it continues to loom in controversies! The abhor associated with Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal disease persists among Surgeons worldwide simply cause its unmerited and viewed by many as a reprehensible condition hence the procedure continues to be passed along to the junior most in the surgical chain of command. The burden of costs and the social impact of sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease are enormous. At times Patients continue to be under wound care management for an amazing three to five years. Sacral Pilonidal Disease is prevalent in Saudi Arabia therefore the aim of our study was to report the outcome at a year follow up using the Classical Limbergs Flap for sacral pilonidal disease.
Optimal Topology with Improved Phase Balancing and PV Hosting Capacity in a Low Voltage Distribution System
Authors:   Energy Technology and Management Unit, Research and Innovation Center, Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Eth Oudaya
Published: September 2024

There are many technical problems in Low- Voltage (LV) distribution systems caused by grid infrastructure and system operators. Phase unbalance is one of the major problems that can result in increasing the voltage drop, energy loss, heating the equipment, and reducing system capacity. Due to load variation, this becomes a difficult task to balance the loads in the three phases of LV distribution systems throughout the time. In this paper, to find the optimal solution for phase balancing in the system, Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) and load profile as the necessary data are applied for the proposed method. After implementing the technique based on the load profile, a new topology with a minimum unbalanced factor is obtained. Then, Photovoltaic Hosting Capacity (PVHC) is performed and validated with the improved topology. The stochastic method is applied to assess the PVHC with limiting factors such as overvoltage, line capacity and reverse power. The simulations are conducted with an interval of 10 min and include variable PV profiles, location, irradiance, and load profile. The load profile is based on survey data and generated by the bottomup algorithm. Next, Volt-Var Control (VVC) and Battery Energy Storage (BES) are also investigated to enhance the PVHC. To validate the proposed method, the modified IEEE-116 test feeder is selected as the case study. The simulations show that comprising improved phase balancing, VVC, and BES operation can dramatically increase PV penetration without grid violations.
Intelligent Receiver for Frequency Hopping Signals Using Deep Learning
Authors:   Computer Engineering and Communication Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tafila Technical University, Tafila, Jordan, Qasaymeh Mahmoud M.
Published: September 2024

This paper presents a promising Deep-Learning (DL) approach for accurate symbol detection in a slow Frequency Hopping (SFH) wireless communication System under a Narrow Band (NB) multipath channel fading. A feedforward neural network with three layers of input, hidden, and output was employed for deep learning. The neural network is designed to take 80 features as input, representing the received signal samples at the receiver. The neural network is trained to anticipate the transmitted symbol based on the provided training dataset, utilizing different modulation techniques, including Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK), Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK), 8-PSK, and 16-PSK. Additionally, computer simulations are conducted to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method across various modulation schemes. The generated training loss and validation loss curves confirmed the ability of the receiver to learn.
Study of histopathological spectrum of skin lesions at P.D.U Hospital, Rajkot
Authors: Padvi Jigisha Jerambhai , Bhalara Rohit , Dhruva Gauravi
Published: September 2024

: Skin is the largest and most important organ of the body. Accurate diagnosis of skin disorders is most important as treatment is varied for different skin disorders presenting with the similar clinical presentations. Thus histopathological study of skin biopsies become inevitable in various skin disorders to confirm diagnosis and initiate treatment.

: A hospital based study was undertaken at P.D.U. medical college, Rajkot from August 2022 to July 2023. During this period, a total 374 skin biopsy received in histopathology department; relevant medical history and other investigation were collected from each patient. All skin biopsies routinely processed and histopathological examination was done for each biopsy.

: Out of 374 biopsies, 60% were from male patients while it was 40% from female patients, with a male: female ratio of 1.5:1 showing male predominance. The age of the patients ranged from 8 years to 76 years and the mean age was 38 years. Most common histological spectrum was Dermatitis (28%), then lepromatous leprosy(58.8%) was most commonly reported among the leprosy(27.3%). Then pemphigus vulgaris (49%) was the most commonly encountered vesicobullous lesions (25.7).

: A total of 374 skin biopsies were analyzed over a one-year period at the Department of Pathology of the tertiary healthcare center to evaluate the spectrum of skin lesions. The study found that skin lesions were more prevalent in younger age groups, with 50% of cases occurring in individuals under 40 years old. The present study observed a preponderance of skin lesions in males, with 60% of cases being diagnosed in the male population.
Periodic acid-schiff staining: A counterpart of the immunoreactivity seen by direct immunofluorescence in bullous pemphigoid
Authors: Sindhoor  , Rai Sharada , Adiga S A Deepa
Published: September 2024

Periodic-Acid-Schiff (PAS) stain has been put forward to differentiate between bullous pemphigoid (BP) and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA). PAS stain shows correspondence with DIF staining patterns of EBA and BP with respect to basement membrane staining. Histological hall-mark of this entity is subepidermal blister containing eosinophils. But there can be other findings observed in this entity which can cause pitfalls in the diagnosis. Our study demonstrates these rare findings to avoid the misdiagnosis.

To study the utility of Periodic-acid-Schiff stain in differentiating BP and EBA on histopathology. To evaluate ‘n’ versus ‘u’ serration patterns in differentiating BP and EBA on DIF examination.

Two skin punch biopsies measuring 3 mm were obtained. Of the two skin punch biopsies, one was sent in Michel’s medium for direct immunofluorescence (DIF) and the other for light microscopy. PAS stain was performed on light microscopy.

18 (100%) clinically suspected cases of BP were assessed for light microscopy and DIF, of which 16 (88%) cases were confirmed by DIF examination and histopathology. 16 of them (88%) showed both floor pattern and basal fraying of keratinocytes. 4 (25%) cases showed a unique finding of linear arrangement of neutrophils along the basal layer of epidermis with subepidermal bulla containing eosinophils.

Small sample size, inability to apply population based statistics and absence of the comparable group (EBA) due to which the findings may not be specific to the disease entity.

PAS stain can be used to provide simple, cost-effective and reliable diagnosis in differentiating BP versus EBA cases, although indirect immunofluorescence remains the gold standard test for confirmation. BP should be differentiated from other subepidermal diseases to avoid the diagnostic pitfalls and misdiagnosis of the same, as neutrophils can also be present in BP as the main inflammatory cells and share some similar histological features with the other subepidermal diseases.
Assessment of adult renal cell carcinoma types presenting to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka and the intraobserver variability of two nuclear grading systems for clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Authors: Gunawardena Labandi Malhasi , Jayawickrama Modini Manohari Abeydera , Lokuhetty Menaka Dilani Samarawickrema
Published: September 2024

: The histomorphology remains the foundation in classification of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The nuclear grading is significant in prognostication of certain subtypes for which Fuhrman system was used before the introduction of WHO/ISUP system in 2012.

: To describe types of adult RCC presenting to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka and to assess intraobserver variability of two nuclear grading systems for clear cell RCC.

: One representative H and E stained slide from all RCC reported in National Hospital of Sri Lanka and University of Colombo, Sri Lanka from 2016-2020 were selected (n = 228). Tumours were classified by morphology according to WHO-5th series. Two rounds each of nuclear grade assessment using Fuhrman and WHO/ISUP systems were performed on clear cell RCC (n = 189) to calculate intraobserver agreement using kappa index (SPSS 25.0).

Of the 228 cases 189 were of clear cell (82.9%), 24 were papillary (10.5%) and 6 were chromophobe (2.6%). Seven were identified requiring molecular testing for accurate diagnosis (3.1%). Kappa value was 0.953 for WHO/ISUP (95% confidence interval 0.916 – 0.99) and 0.856 for Fuhrman system (95% confidence interval 0.794 – 0.918).

Majority of the RCC were clear cell, followed by papillary and chromophobe. Other subtypes were rare. A few required molecular testing for diagnosis. WHO/ISUP system showed an almost perfect level of intraobserver agreement. Although discordant with many studies, Fuhrman system also demonstrated a strong level of intraobserver agreement.
The immunophenotypic and clinicohematological characteristics of T-ALL cases detected over a three-year period in a tertiary institution
Authors: Banashree Rajkumari , Sharma Taniya , Thiyam Urmila , Thangjam Shitalmala , Singh Irom Anil , Singh Kshetrimayum Achouba
Published: September 2024

: A malignant tumor of immature T cells, T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma is known by this acronym, T-ALL. 12-15% percent of all cases of acute leukemia are T-ALL. According to the 2017 WHO classification, early T-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (ETP-ALL) is a unique and uncommon condition. It includes 17–22% of adult T-ALL cases and 12–16.2% of childhood T-ALL cases.

: To examine the immunophenotypic and clinicohematologic features of T-ALL.

: A retrospective analysis was conducted on all acute leukemia diagnoses made in the Pathology Department, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal between June 2020 and June 2023, a period of three years. After completing all required tests, such as a CBC and a bone marrow examination, flow cytometric immunophenotyping was performed either from peripheral blood or the bone marrow aspirate. For immunophenotyping, a 11 color flowcytometer (BECKMAN COULTER) was utilized. Markers for T cell lymphoid lineage included CD3, CD5, CD4, CD7, CD8, and cCd3 while markers for B cell lineage included CD19, CD20, CD22, CD10 and cCD79a. Regarding the myeloid markers, CD117, CD13,CD38, and Myeloperoxidase ; the immaturity markers such as CD 34 and HLA-DR; and the monocytic markers CD33, CD14, CD64 and CD11c were used. ETP-ALL diagnosis was accomplished using specific scoring systems.

: Out of the 150 acute leukemia cases that were diagnosed during this time, 15 (10%) were categorized as T-ALL according to WHO guidelines. Median age was calculated as 17 (range: 4–60 years). 11/15 (73.3%) of the cases were male, and 4/15 (26.6%) were female. Of the 4 female cases, 2 were found to have ETP-ALL.

This study was carried out since there is a dearth of data from this region of the nation. Furthermore, because ETP-ALL cases have a bad prognosis, it is important to get a thorough diagnosis.
Studies of malignant & non-malignant lung lesions detected by USG guided FNAC in the Saurashtra region
Authors: Berani Jaysukhkumar , Dalsania J D , Dhruva Gauravi
Published: September 2024

USG Guided fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a minimally invasive procedure used to obtain cellular samples from lung lesions for diagnostic purposes. With the help of ultrasound (USG) accurately guide the needle to the target area, ensuring precise and effective sampling. It is safe, less traumatic, quick and cost-effective tool being minimally invasive & excellent patient’s compliance.

: Studies of Malignant & Non-malignant Lung Lesions Detected by USG Guided FNAC.

58 patients come for USG Guided FNAC to P.D.U. hospital was studied in the duration of year November 2021- October 2022.

: Out of 58 cases 79.31% were male. Maximum case present in quinquagenarian age group. 67.24% having malignant lesions and 25.86% have non-malignant lesions, 8.62% was inconclusive aspirated. Squamous cell carcinoma was identified as the most common malignant tumor.

: USG Guided FNAC provides a reliable diagnosis of pulmonary lesions, reducing morbidity and mortality, and allowing for early initiation of treatment.
A case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of small intestine, presented as intussusception
Authors: Muppidi Keerthana , Vaibhav Takkalapally Prasanna
Published: September 2024

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a soft tissue tumor of intermediate malignant potential with a prominent inflammatory infiltrates, consisting of mainly lymphocytes and plasma cells.The small intestine and colon are most commonly involved in the gastrointestinal tract followed by the stomach. The oesophagus, pancreas, appendix and liver are rare sites. Patients present with abdominal pain, bowel obstruction and fever in many cases. Children and young adults are most commonly affected. Etiology is unknown.

A 23-year-old female presented with pain abdomen, constipation and bleeding per rectum. X-ray erect showed dilated bowel loops. Ultrasound and CECT abdomen suggested ileocaecal intussusception and features of bowel obstruction. Patient was posted for exploratory laparotomy and ileocaecal segment excision was done. Histopathological examination revealed a mass attached to small intestine and microscopic examination of mass showed inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor.

Histopathological examination remains the gold standard for diagnosis of such cases presenting with intestinal obstruction. Small intestinal IMT is very rare.
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of eyelid: A rare case presentation
Authors: Johnson Thanka , Resmi P R  , Madhavan Balakrishnan
Published: September 2024

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare tumor identified for its severe aggressiveness and tendency for local invasion and distant metastases. It primarily affects the salivary glands, although it can also arise in other glandular tissues, such as the lacrimal glands of the eyelid. Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is an extremely rare type of malignant tumor of the eyelids, accounting for just around 1% of all head and neck cancers. We present here a rare case of primary ACC in a 75-year-old woman who came with a painless, progressive nodule in her left upper eyelid. Following a preliminary diagnosis of a lymphangioma, a thorough excision was performed and the eyelid defect corrected. Histopathology showed a solid tumor predominantly of tumor cells arranged in a cribriform architecture. The PAS stain revealed granular myxoid material in the lumina, and the tumor cells stained positive for the CD117 IHC marker. Based on the correlation between immunohistochemistry and histology, adenoid cystic carcinoma of the eyelid was diagnosed.
Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum) Extract Reduces Inflammatory TNF-Alpha Response in Experimentally Induced Gastric Ulceration in Rat Model
Authors: Oommen Sainu Susan
Published: September 2024

Background: The term ‘peptic ulcer’ refers to the ulcers that occur in either the stomach or the first part of the small intestine that leads out of the stomach, called the duodenum. Aim: The present study aims to examine the protective consequence of wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum) extract on ethanol-induced gastric ulceration in Albino Wistar rats. Methods: The extract of wheatgrass significantly reduced gastric ulceration in rats in comparison to the control ethanol group. Results: Consequently, a remarkable decrease in the inflammatory activity of the TNF-α was observed in ethanol-induced ulcerated rats receiving treatment with wheatgrass extract. The gastric volume and ulceration increased with oral administration of ethanol. A drastic decrease in the total acidity and ulcer index was observed in rats treated with wheatgrass extract. In the protective index percentage, a substantial increase was observed with doses of the wheatgrass extract. Conclusion: These results suggest the gastro-protective effect of wheatgrass extract.
A Comparative Clinical Study on Agnikarma along with Panchatikta Guggulu in the Management of Janu Sandhigatvata (Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint)
Authors: Kapadiya Manisha M. , Dudhamal T. S.
Published: September 2024

Background: Osteoarthritis is characterized by a slow and progressive deterioration of articular cartilage. It is a condition involving the breakdown of the protective cartilage covering the ends of the bones where two bones meet to form a joint. The aim was to evaluate the efficacy of Agnikarma with Panchatikta Guggulu in the management of Janu Sandhigatavata (osteoarthritis of knee joint). A total of 61 patients of Sandhigatavata (osteoarthritis of knee joint) were selected and randomly allocated into two groups, among them 57 were completed and 4 patients dropped out. In group A (n = 29), Agnikarma was done with Panchadhatu Shalaka and Panchatikta Guggulu orally given with lukewarm water after the meal. In group B (n = 28), Agnikarma was done with Panchadhatu Shalaka and a placebo capsule has orally given with lukewarm water after the meal. group‑A provided 70.35% relief in pain while group‑B provided 61.85% relief. Relief from crepitus was observed in 5.55% of patients of group‑A, while 1.92% of patients of group‑B. Both groups provided 68.57% relief in stiffness. There was a statistically insignificant difference between both groups. Group A shows better result in pain relief than group B. Agnikarma with Panchatikta Guggulu is more effective than Agnikarma alone in the management of Janu Sandhigatavata.
Evaluation of Prebiotic Potential and HPTLC Analysis of Withania somnifera with Application in Improving the Chemotherapy-induced GI Side Effects
Authors: Yadav Rashmi C. , Bhujbal Santosh S. , Supekar Aarti
Published: September 2024

Background: Chemotherapy is a known choice of treatment for Cancer which has the aspect of producing strong adverse effects affecting the quality of life. To apar these various options are available wherein prebiotic use is emerging. An important herb Ashwagandha, derived from the dried mature roots of Withania somnifera (WS) Dunal, from the Solanaceae family (genus Withania), is utilised as a study specimen. Aim: The present study focuses on the determination of the prebiotic potential of the WS as a growth stimulant using Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA) with the support of HPTLC fingerprinting and marker study. Method: The growth analysis of WS was done using LA under microaerophilic conditions for 48hrs. The activity of WS is being confirmed using HPTLC m fingerprinting and marker study. Results: The extract showed the presence of the withaferin A with Rf of 0.364 using a solvent system (Methanol: Ethylacetate: Formic acid (1:9:0.5) and confirmed with standard marker using a solvents system of (Toluene: Ethyl acetate: Methanol: GAA (5:3.5:1:0.5). Conclusion: The growth of LA is stimulated showing an increase in lactic acid concentration and pH. HPTLC fingerprinting and marker study showed the presence of desired withanolides.
Simultaneous Quantification of Embelin, Piperine and Gallic Acid in Vidanaga Vati by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Authors: Jadav Pranali , Patel Jaya , Patel Akanksha , Raskar Swapnil , Vasava Nikita
Published: September 2024

Background: Vidanga vati is a polyherbal formulation extensively used in Ayurveda as a remedy to treat fungal infections and warm infections. It mainly contains fruit parts of Embelia ribes, Piper nigrum, Phyllanthus emblica, Terminalia bellerica and Terminalia chebula. Aim: The present study aimed at developing a validated and reliable High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method for the simultaneous analysis of Embelin, Piperine and Gallic acid from Vidanga vati. Method: The method employed BDS Hypersil C18 column (250mm x 4.6mm, 5μm) as the stationary phase and Methanol: Phosphate buffer pH 2.4 (98:2 v/v) as the mobile phase to identify and quantify Embelin, Piperine and Gallic acid using HPLC. Results: Linear regression data for the calibration curves of standard Embelin, Piperine and Gallic acid showed a good linear relationship over a concentration range of 2-10μg/mL, 100-500μg/mL and 1000-5000μg/mL respectively. The percentage recoveries for Embelin, Piperine and Gallic acid were found to be in the range of 99.26-99.87%, 98.25-99.25% and 99.31-99.92% respectively. The method was assessed for accuracy, precision, selectivity and robustness. Conclusion: It was concluded that the developed HPLC method was efficient, simple, accurate and valid in the quantitative determination of Embelin, Piperine and Gallic acid.
Influence of Information Systems on the Performance of Companies in the Tertiary Sector: Reflexive Look for Colombia
Authors: Tovar Cardozo Miguel Ángel , Tovar Murcia Eduardo , Mendoza Gallego José Alfonso , Gallego Mendoza
Published: September 2024

This article intends empirically to reflect the influence of Information Systems (IS) on the growth of small and medium-sized Colombian companies, in order to understand how they contribute decisively to the growth of organizations. In this sense, we try to confirm the positive influence of technologies with respect to the performance achieved in the tertiary sector of SMEs in different spaces, going beyond the Colombian case. It is recalled that in Colombia SMEs grant recognition of their growth, to their commercial participation. In this sense, this article reconstructs other analyzes achieved in this regard, both nationally and internationally; the review for that is done on scientific articles and institutional web pages. It is concluded that there are precise technological reasons useful for system engineers, businessmen and entities to persist in receiving information systems in the tertiary sector of the Colombian economy.
Finite Element Method Analysis on Protective Glasses as Safety Equipment and Their Conformation to the European Normative 166
Authors: Avramov Nikola , Simonovski Petar , Krstic Nikola
Published: September 2024

All safety equipment used in various working environments should comply with specific standards. This scientific paper is about research and analyses of the compulsory standards for eyeprotection in working environment. It includes methods for mechanical tests according to the standard further explained and virtual testing by using a numerical model. A physical reference model was used that complies with the aforementioned standard. The main purpose of this scientific paper is showing the behaviour of safety glasses during their mechanical test but in virtual environment. The standard EN166:2001- “Personal eye protection equipment” describes the test and the requirements that should be fulfilled for granting confirmation. The aim of this paper is the conduction of the mechanical test described in the standard EN166 by using virtual simulation, analyzing the results and suggesting possible modifications on the safety equipment.
Piano Key Identification using LabVIEW
Authors: Mirza Nada Masood , Feroze Tariq
Published: September 2024

The aim of this paper is to present overview of famous musical instrument the piano, and how the sound created by it is depicted in a mathematical relationship. Using that relationship, a simulation was designed to identify the piano key being pressed in the surroundings with the help of Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Engineering Workbench (LabVIEW). In LabVIEW a virtual instrument (VI) was developed in which the sound of piano was acquired with the help of simple microphones, and with the help of added frequency filters in the VI file piano key being pressed by the user was identified successfully.
Development of xG Active Mobile Networks
Authors: Varga Matija
Published: September 2024

The first part of the research aims to: describe theoretical concepts of 5G connection, list the advantages and disadvantages, give examples of 5G connection in science and technology. The second part of the paper identifies the key aspects of the survey: what cellphone respondents use, what active network they use, whether they know what the Air Flash 5G Microwave Enterprise Solution is, whether they know that they will perform authentication on the 5G network because of the new architecture between third parties, whether storing configuration secrets in plain, unencrypted text can cause system vulnerability, agree with the statement that a 5G connection will increase the possibility of accelerated attack on mobile devices, whether the 6G network will soon be implemented and when it could be used for commercial purposes, which is the opinion of the respondents about the possibilities of implementing the latest generation of 7G network.
Is Project Manager’s Age like a Wine? A Case Study in Petrochemical Industry in EU Countries
Authors: Bočková Kateřina , Lajčin Daniel , Lengyelfalusy Tomáš
Published: September 2024

The essential of presented paper is to analyze the impact of the project manager´s age on the preference of key competences in the project practice regarding the petrochemical industry in EU countries. The primary method of data acquisition was electronic questioning. We used the International Competence Baseline version 4 as the theoretical basis for the analysis. The research sample of the respondents was intentional, 78 respondents working as project managers in the petrochemical industry in EU countries were addressed. We also used linear and regression analysis to analyse the correlation of the key competence elements preference and the project manager's age. We concluded that the preference of the key competence elements of project managers in the petrochemical industry of EU countries did not change with age.
Inclusive Development of the Ukrainian Economy
Authors: Hutorov Andrii , Lupenko Yurii , Zakharchuk Oleksandr , Hutorova Olena , Dorokhov Oleksandr
Published: September 2024

It is determined that inclusive development comprises processes of economic growth and development, inclusiveness as a system of inclusions, takes into account the anthropogenic burden on the ecosystem, as well as the relational nature of socio-economic transformations. Inclusive growth is based on the concepts of sustainable development of the knowledge economy, human centrism, neo-industrialization, green economy, neuralism. The methodology of the World Economic Forum for assessing the inclusive development level has been adapted to the conditions of the regional economy of Ukraine. The inclusive development level of the regional economy in 2013-2017 is analyzed, the main imperatives of inclusive growth in Ukraine are determined.
Examination of Spatial Ability with Emphasis on Solving Cube Tasks
Authors: Vallo Dusan , Rumanova Lucia , Duris Viliam , Rybansky Lubomir
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we focused on verifying the basic geometry knowledge regarding the future primary education teachers with the aim of predicting the success on solving individual test tasks using the statistical method of logistic regression.
Prediction of Hydropower Ratio from Total Energy Generation in Romania
Authors: Neagoe Angela , Tică Eliza-Isabela , Popa Bogdan , Popa Florica
Published: September 2024

In a previous paper, it was made a statistical analysis for hydropower ratio from total energy production in Romania over the period 2006 – 2016 for monthly values, and the main characteristics for this set of observations were determined. Based on monthly recorded data and on mathematical model, this paper presents a method for the prediction of this random variable using the second order autoregressive (AR2) model. The reconstructed data are compared with recorded values for the last three years of the analyzed time series and, for the next two years, a forecast was made, whose results are compared with real values published in the annual reports of Hidroelectrica, for 2017, and the Transelectrica Website, for 2018.
EXPLORING VIVEKANANDA’S PLURALISM AND UNIVERSALISM IN THE CONTEXT OF ISLAM: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Zaheer Nosheen , Durrani Asiya , Shah Masooda , Rukhsana Rukhsana
Published: September 2024

Purpose of the study: To explore Swami Vivekananda's pluralism and universalism in the context of Islam, examining whether his writings align with his claimed pluralism when discussing Islam and Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.).
Methodology: This qualitative research involves systematically collecting and analyzing Swami Vivekananda’s views on pluralism, universalism, and Islam from his writings in The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. Vivekananda's perspectives will be evaluated against primary Islamic sources, specifically the Quran and Hadith, to assess the consistency of his ideology with his claims of pluralism and universalism.
Main Findings: The research findings indicate that Swami Vivekananda's approach to Islam is neither pluralistic nor universalistic. While he sought to reform Hinduism as a monotheistic religion through Vedanta philosophy, his attitude toward Islam and Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) was largely critical and unfriendly, influenced by the context of Hindu mass conversions to Islam.
Applications of the study: This study provides insights into the alignment between Swami Vivekananda’s claimed pluralism and universalism and his actual views on Islam and Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.). It offers a critical perspective on the historical and ideological interactions between Hinduism and Islam in 19th-century Bengal, contributing to a deeper understanding of religious reform and interfaith dynamics.
Novelty/Originality of the study: This study offers a novel examination of Swami Vivekananda’s pluralism and universalism by analyzing his writings on Islam and Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.), revealing insights into the alignment of his philosophical ideals with his views on other religions and addressing gaps in understanding his interfaith approach within 19th-century Bengali religious reform.
Does Employee Engagement Mediate in the Relationship between Compensation Management and Employee Retention?
Authors: Md. Sahedur Rahman  , Alam Md. Mahbub , Taniya Rabeya Khatun
Published: September 2024

Employee retention is critical to the success of any business or organization, including private universities in Bangladesh. The present study aimed to determine the mediating effect of employee engagement in the relationship between compensation management and employee retention among faculty members at private universities in Bangladesh. This study employed a cross-sectional survey method using a purposive sampling technique. The sample size was 160 PhD-holding permanent faculty members of selected private universities located in Dhaka and Chittagong, Bangladesh. Data was analysed by using SPSS version 22.0 and Smart-PLS software version 4.0.9.2. The finding of this study shows that there is a positive relationship between compensation management and employee retention, compensation and employee engagement, and employee engagement and employee retention. The results also show that employee engagement mediates the relationship between compensation management and employee retention. This study recommended that university HR professionals must prioritise competitive compensation packages and the creation of an engaging work environment. Finally, the study implications, limitations and suggestions for the future are discussed.
Tipos de modeladores revelados no desenvolvimento de atividades de modelagem matemática
Authors: Moletta Erica , Zanim Ana Paula , Veronez Michele Regiane Dias
Published: September 2024

Pautadas na assertiva de que atividades de modelagem matemática são orientadas pela busca por solução(ões) para um problema da realidade, delimitamos como foco de estudo olhar para tal busca. Assim, nosso objetivo consiste em evidenciar tipos de modeladores revelados em duas atividades de modelagem matemática que foram desenvolvidas por alunos de um 8º ano do Ensino Fundamental. As produções dos alunos, bem como as transcrições das gravações em áudio figuram nossos materiais de análise, que se baseia na abordagem qualitativa de pesquisa. Como resultados ponderamos que nas duas atividades desenvolvidas foi possível identificar modeladores do tipo: modelador realidade-distante e modeladores reflexivos. Ademais, concluímos que os tipos de modeladores revelados podem contribuir para o professor pensar em ações que façam um aluno evoluir de modelador menos interessados para modeladores reflexivos.
“LÁ VEM A BARRA DO DIA” UMA VIVÊNCIA NO ACAMPAMENTO JURUÁ MAKE DE LHÉ EM UMA ESCOLA INDÍGENA DE ALAGOAS
Authors: Fernandes da Silva Bruna
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho busca apresentar uma experiência pedagógica na Escola Estadual Indígena Cacique Alfredo Celestino, localizada na Aldeia Serra do Capela no município de Palmeira dos Índios, Alagoas. A experiência sistematizada nesses escritos é o acampamento Juruá Make de lhé, “o nascer do sol”, realizado com as crianças na instituição escolar desde o ano de 2018, sendo este artigo um recorte das edições de 2019 a 2021. Buscou-se analisar de que forma o acampamento vem atendendo ao que se propõe enquanto prática inovadora de educação, e particularmente uma prática de educação escolar indígena no estado de Alagoas. Esta pesquisa é de caráter qualitativo, pois no texto a intenção é refletir aspectos subjetivos de uma ação pedagógica na escola estudada e com a abordagem etnográfica que traz a prática etnográfica na pesquisa educacional, pois trata-se de um recorte centrado em uma etnia indígena do município de Palmeira dos Índios, Alagoas, nesse caso os Xukuru Kariri. O embasamento teórico está fundamentado nas contribuições de alguns autores, a exemplo de Ferreira (2016), que pesquisou a educação indígena Xukuru Kariri, sendo um importante no fazer da pesquisa. Já em relação aos aspectos de resistência dos povos campesinos, buscamos as contribuições de Arroyo (1996), bem como os documentos oficiais que tratam da educação do campo e sua garantia no fazer pedagógico. A pesquisa apontou a inovação no tocante a proposta do acampamento no que diz respeito à construção do currículo, sobretudo partindo dos moldes da educação contextualizada e do campo.
Vozes do Pirocaba: mulheres construindo a comunicação contra-hegemônica em defesa do território (Paper 571)
Authors: Gonçalves Marcela Vecchione , Reis Tatiana Ferreira
Published: September 2024

O Território Agroextrativista Pirocaba, no município de Abaetetuba, encontra-se ameaçado pelo processo de territorialização de grandes projetos de infraestrutura voltados para acelerar a exportação de commodities, principalmente a soja, assim como ocorre com uma diversidade de territórios na região do Baixo Tocantins, no estado do Pará. O objetivo deste artigo é discutir a realização de oficinas de podcast e rodas de conversa como metodologias de pesquisa-ação voltadas para a construção de um processo de comunicação popular e contra-hegemônico com um grupo de mulheres do Pirocaba. Elas desenvolvem atividades como o extrativismo e a agricultura agroecológica, movimentando uma economia feminista e popular que se constitui como instrumento de resistência. Os primeiros resultados apontam que as metodologias de pesquisa-ação adotadas, além de auxiliarem a produção de informação contra-hegemônica, podem amplificar as vozes das mulheres do Pirocaba, evidenciando suas práticas produtivas e socioculturais ancoradas em territorialidades que conectam natureza e cultura de forma inseparável.Palavras-chave: Mulheres. Comunicação contra-hegemônica. Agroecologia. Baixo Tocantins.
Reforçamento natural e reforçamento arbitrário
Authors: Vilares João Eduardo Cattani
Published: September 2024

A área voltada para pesquisas e intervenções sobre comportamentos socialmente relevantes conhecida como análise do comportamento aplicada preocupa-se, dentre outros aspectos, com a generalidade de suas intervenções. A generalidade refere-se à possibilidade de um comportamento novo permanecer ocorrendo ao longo do tempo, em diferentes contextos. Para que comportamentos continuem ocorrendo, eles precisam ser reforçados, ainda que esporadicamente. Os conceitos conhecidos como reforçamento natural e reforçamento arbitrário indicam maneiras de como os reforçadores podem ser utilizados para atingir certas dimensões da análise do comportamento aplicada, como a generalidade. Além disso, podem permitir uma análise mais detalhada de episódios comportamentais, um planejamento de intervenções que podem ser mais bem adaptadas ao repertório de cada indivíduo, reflexões sobre aspectos éticos de tais intervenções dentre outros aspectos. O presente artigo tem por objetivo sintetizar, de forma didática, os conceitos de reforçamento natural e arbitrário baseados na literatura desenvolvida por Ferster, seu originador, e de autores que contribuíram recentemente com a elaboração dos conceitos de modo a contribuir para a formação conceitual em nível de graduação e pós-graduação em análise do comportamento. O leitor encontrará neste texto diversos exemplos, quadros, tríplices contingências e questões para estudo. Espera-se que uma maior uniformidade no uso dos termos reforçamento natural e reforçamento arbitrário possam trazer maior precisão conceitual para dentro da comunidade de analistas do comportamento e possam se estender também para outras áreas de conhecimento. Palavras-chave: reforçamento natural, reforçamento arbitrário, reforçamento extrínseco, reforçamento intrínseco, análise do comportamento aplicada.
Análise do comportamento para corajosos: igualação, sub-igualação e psicofísica
Authors: Santiago Jéssica Bezerra , Bernardy João Lucas , Silveira Paulo Sergio Panse , Siqueira José De Oliveira , Benvenuti Marcelo Frota
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho introduz análises quantitativas do comportamento na área de escolha e percepção e contribui para o diálogo entre áreas aparentemente independentes. Na área de escolha, diferentes versões da lei da igualação foram usadas para descrever a alocação do comportamento entre alternativas em situação de esquemas concorrentes, porém o resultado mais comumente observado não é a igualação estrita, mas sim, sub-igualação. Desvios da igualação estrita, embora matematicamente descritos pela versão generalizada da igualação, são comumente atribuídos a falhas no controle experimental. No entanto, achados psicofísicos a respeito da percepção indicam que há uma relação não-linear entre sensações e grandezas físicas. Esses resultados são atribuídos aos efeitos da sensibilidade sobre a percepção e podem ser descritos pela função potência proposta por Stevens. Dado que a sensibilidade perfeita é um resultado improvável, os achados psicofísicos indicam que a sub-igualação, em vez da igualação estrita, seria o resultado esperado. Para ilustrar o potencial das análises quantitativas para o debate de princípios comportamentais, mostramos que a noção de sensibilidade permite a compreensão dos desvios observados nas situações de escolha.Palavras-chave: escolha; lei da igualação; psicofísica; sensibilidade; percepção.
Respostas operantes sob controle de novos antecedentes: Generalização de Estímulos, Leitura Recombinativa e Relações Derivadas
Authors: De Sousa Vinicius Pereira , Izbicki Sarah , Angelo Henrique Valle Belo Ribeiro , Bissoli Enzo Banti
Published: September 2024

Na Análise do Comportamento, estudos na área de controle de estímulos investigam como determinadas respostas se tornam mais prováveis na presença de certos estímulos antecedentes. O objetivo desse artigo é apresentar três processos operantes em que a resposta pode ficar sob controle de novos estímulos sem necessidade de aprendizagem direta: generalização de estímulos, leitura recombinativa e relações derivadas. Generalização de estímulos foi definido como um processo em que após uma história de condicionamento operante a classe de respostas reforçada sob controle de um determinado estímulo antecedente passa a ser emitida diante de novos estímulos que compartilham propriedades físicas em comum ou semelhantes ao Sd. Leitura recombinativa se refere ao fenômeno em que respostas textuais ficam sob controle de unidades menores do que uma palavra (letras, sílabas) e que quando tais unidades são recombinadas, formando novos estímulos, as respostas mantêm-se adequadas à nova condição de estímulos. Já as relações derivadas são identificadas quando respostas relacionais são emitidas diante de novas configurações arbitrárias de estímulos e sob controle de dicas contextuais. Discute-se as semelhanças e diferenças entre os três processos, destacando o quanto contribuem para a complexidade e amplitude do repertório humano, bem como sua importância para o planejamento de intervenções.Palavras-chave: controle de estímulos; generalização de estímulos; leitura recombinativa; equivalência de estímulos; teoria das molduras relacionais.
Deprivatization of Strategic Enterprises as a Priority Area of Prosecutor’s Activities
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Organization of Judicial, Prosecution and Investigative Activities, Miloserdov Nikita A.
Published: September 2024

This article reveals the role of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation in protecting public interests by claiming large enterprises from someone else’s illegal possession in favor of the state. The author focuses on the negative consequences of violations of the legislation on privatization faced by the state at the present stage. In the article, the author substantiates that the initiation by prosecutors of the procedure for the transfer of securities of large industrial enterprises to the ownership of the Russian Federation plays an important role in restoring the state’s economy and protecting national interests. Based on the analysis of judicial practice, some areas of increasing the efficiency of prosecutorial activity in this area have been identified.
Practical Activities of Territorial Bodies of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation in Exercising the Function of State Control (Supervision) over the Activities of Non-Profit Organizations: Problems and Ways to Solve Them
Authors:   Senior Research Scientist of the Research and Education Department of the Scientific Center for Legal Information, Dubrovina Madina O.
Published: September 2024

The control and supervisory activity of the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation testifies to the neglect of non-profit organizations to the established mandatory requirements of legislation, which contributes to an increase in the number of violations on their part. The article examines the practical activities of the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation in order to identify the causes and conditions contributing to such an increase. General scientific research methods were used, which allowed analyzing the reasons contributing to the violation of mandatory requirements established in relation to non-profit organizations. Based on the analysis, the problems faced by the state body authorized to conduct state control (supervision) over the activities of non-profit organizations are identified. The ways of solving problems and eliminating the causes that contribute to the commission of violations by non-profit organizations are proposed.
Is Virtual Game Property an Object of Civil Rights?
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Civil Law of the University of Management TISBI, LL.D., Tagaeva Sanavbar N.
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the features of virtual gaming property as an object of rights. The author notes that the virtual game property is the result of the intellectual work of the creators of the online game. Virtual gaming property, although it can be acquired bypassing the copyright holder, nevertheless, the exclusive rights to it belong to the latter. If a voluntary out-of-game alienation of virtual game property is discovered, if there is a ban on such actions in the license agreement, it seems reasonable to extend the regime of in-kind obligations to such an object.
The Legal Regime of Cyber Body Parts: The Present and the Future
Authors:   Teaching Assistant of the Department of Civil and Corporate Law of the Saint Petersburg State Economic University, Khamidullina Elena V.
Published: September 2024

The study is devoted to identifying the legal nature of cyber-body parts, which are qualified by the authors as an object of civil rights. The article defines their place in the system of objects of civil rights and distinguishes them from related phenomena (human organs and tissues, bioprint technologies, robots). Comparison of cyber-parts of the body with other objects according to the coincidence of their characteristics and analysis of the admissibility of referring cyber-parts of the body to such objects as things, other property, results of intellectual activity, human organs and tissues, and some others have been carried out. Also, some moral and ethical aspects on which the legislation on cyber parts of the body should be based are analyzed and proposals are made for its improvement. As a result, it was concluded that the cyber-parts of the body are not completely identical with the considered objects of civil law and the need to allocate them to a new category of quasi-things within the framework of other property.