bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Combining Embryo Transfer and Artificial Insemination to Achieve Twinning in Beef Cattle, and Effects of Different Twin Calf-Raising Methods on Neonatal Behavior and Growth
Authors: Bortoluzzi Eduarda M. , Aubuchon Kolton W. , Robben Nicole D. , Stafford Nicole , Goering Mikayla J. , Bronkhorst Claiborn , Odde John A. , Breiner Clay , Fike Karol , Hulbert Lindsey E. , Odde Kenneth G.
Published: April 2024

As the beef industry moves towards efficient animal production to improve sustainability in agriculture, new production and management approaches are emerging. Among the many facets of the beef industry, cow–calf operations have the most opportunity for efficiency improvement, including improvements in fertility. This project accounts for measures and methods of (1) twinning reproductive technologies and (2) twin calf perinatal care and pre-weaning rearing. The overall objective was to produce twin calves using two reproductive technologies—embryo transfer and artificial insemination. The subobjectives were to determine accuracy of twin pregnancies embryo/fetal losses using ultrasonography, evaluate parturition and dystocia, and determine the effects of different twin-raising methods on neonatal behavior and growth. A fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) protocol was applied to 77 multiparous Angus-cross cows from a commercial beef herd in northcentral South Dakota during the summer of 2019. Cows were assigned to two different treatments groups: only artificially inseminated (AI) or received an embryo transfer following artificial insemination (ET + AI). They were estrous-synchronized, artificially inseminated (AI) with black Angus semen at day 0, and received and embryo transfer (ET) at day 7. Ultrasound examination detected 56% pregnancy risk for both groups, with sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of 75%, 100%, and 90.5%, respectively, for bilateral twin detection. Calves were born during spring 2020. Twin calves (n = 34) and singleton calves (n = 11) were assigned to one of three raising methods: (1) twin born and twin raised (TT; n = 16), (2) twin born and single raised (TS; n = 18), and (3) single born and single raised (S; n = 11). Neonatal nursing behavior and birth weights were recorded, and adjusted day 200 and day 280 were calculated measures of vitality and growth. Blood samples were collected at age 24 h for colostrum intake measures (total serum protein, IgG1, and IgM). Twin calves were born 20% (p < 0.05) lighter in body weight than singletons; however, weights did not differ at day 280 between TT and S calves. TS calves had the shortest average latency to stand, but immunoglobulin concentrations did not differ among treatments. At weaning, cows that had birthed and raised twins produced more kilograms of live weight per pregnancy than cows birthing and raising singletons. Using ET + AI proved to increase twinning rate, and growth was maintained when raising both twins with their dam.
Smoking Cessation Tools in the Urological Context: Considering the Genitourinary Impacts of Smoking Cessation Tools
Authors: Bandara Nilanga Aki , Zhou Xuan Randy , Alhamam Abdullah , Black Peter C. , St-Laurent Marie-Pier
Published: April 2024

Electronic cigarette use is rising globally. Although it may represent a potential smoking cessation tool, amidst misinformation and social media promotion, there is a growing concern regarding the health risks associated with its usage. These risks include adverse effects on the genitourinary system. This commentary investigates the genitourinary effects of approved smoking cessation tools versus electronic cigarettes, urging urologists to prioritize established methods over electronic cigarettes due to their potential for multisystem toxicity and uncertain long-term health implications. Further research is warranted to evaluate comprehensively the genitourinary effects of these interventions.
Nine New Species of Ilyarachninae Hansen, 1916 (Crustacea: Isopoda: Munnopsidae) from Australia and New Zealand with an Updated Key of the Subfamily from the Southwest Pacific
Authors: Merrin Kelly L.
Published: April 2024

The Ilyarachninae are a diverse and widely distributed subfamily of the asellote family Munnopsidae. This paper describes nine new deep-sea species from two Ilyarachninae genera, Ilyarachna and Notoapais, from the southwestern Pacific, namely from New Zealand and the east coast of Australia. Ilyarachna aculeatus n. sp., Ilyarachna brucei n. sp., Ilyarachna franki n. sp., Ilyarachna mclayi n. sp., Ilyarachna pacifica n. sp., Ilyarachna sami n. sp., Ilyarachna taranui n. sp. and Notopais chathamensis n. sp. are described from New Zealand waters, while Notopais likros n. sp. is described from off the east coast of Australia. Additionally, a redescription of Notopais spinosa from the Balleny Islands, Antarctica, and a revised key to the Ilyarachna and Notopais species from the southwest Pacific are included, and the distribution, affinities, and diagnostic characters of the new species are discussed.
Monitoring of Hip Joint Forces and Physical Activity after Total Hip Replacement by an Integrated Piezoelectric Element
Authors: Geiger Franziska , Bathel Henning , Spors Sascha , Bader Rainer , Kluess Daniel
Published: April 2024

Resultant hip joint forces can currently only be recorded in situ in a laboratory setting using instrumented total hip replacements (THRs) equipped with strain gauges. However, permanent recording is important for monitoring the structural condition of the implant, for therapeutic purposes, for self-reflection, and for research into managing the predicted increasing number of THRs worldwide. Therefore, this study aims to investigate whether a recently proposed THR with an integrated piezoelectric element represents a new possibility for the permanent recording of hip joint forces and the physical activities of the patient. Hip joint forces from nine different daily activities were obtained from the OrthoLoad database and applied to a total hip stem equipped with a piezoelectric element using a uniaxial testing machine. The forces acting on the piezoelectric element were calculated from the generated voltages. The correlation between the calculated forces on the piezoelectric element and the applied forces was investigated, and the regression equations were determined. In addition, the voltage outputs were used to predict the activity with a random forest classifier. The coefficient of determination between the applied maximum forces on the implant and the calculated maximum forces on the piezoelectric element was R2 = 0.97 (p < 0.01). The maximum forces on the THR could be determined via activity-independent determinations with a deviation of 2.49 ± 13.16% and activity-dependent calculation with 0.87 ± 7.28% deviation. The activities could be correctly predicted using the classification model with 95% accuracy. Hence, piezoelectric elements integrated into a total hip stem represent a promising sensor option for the energy-autonomous detection of joint forces and physical activities.
A Psychometric Study of the Arabic Version of the “Searching for Hardships and Obstacles to Shots (SHOT)” Instrument for Use in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Hobani Fatimah , Alharbi Manal
Published: April 2024

Vaccines are considered one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century and the most cost-effective public health intervention to overcome diseases and disease-associated mortality. This study translated the “Searching for Hardships and Obstacles to Shots” (SHOT) instrument from English to Arabic and conducted a psychometric evaluation of the Arabic version to measure parental barriers to childhood immunization. The cross-sectional study utilized multistage cluster random sampling to recruit parents visiting 70 primary health centers in Jizan. Scale translation and cultural adaptation were used to translate the SHOT survey into Arabic. The survey revealed that the best-factor model was a one-factor solution for “barriers to child immunization.” The first principal component explained the highest variance (56.22%), and subsequent components explained decreasing percentages of variance. The third principal component explained the decreased variance (4.61%), and subsequent components explained the decreasing percentages of variance. The overall reliability (determined by Cronbach’s alpha) was 0.96. The strong internal consistency of the Arabic version of the SHOT instrument (as indicated by the high Cronbach’s alpha coefficients) indicates that researchers and practitioners can confidently use this scale to measure parents’ attitudes toward and perceptions of vaccinations. Furthermore, the study results will help policymakers develop programs or interventional initiatives to overcome these barriers.
Immunoinformatics Design and In Vivo Immunogenicity Evaluation of a Conserved CTL Multi-Epitope Vaccine Targeting HPV16 E5, E6, and E7 Proteins
Authors: Guo Ni , Niu Zhixin , Yan Zhiling , Liu Weipeng , Shi Lei , Li Chuanyin , Yao Yufeng , Shi Li
Published: April 2024

Human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) infection is responsible for more than 50% of global cervical cancer cases. The development of a vaccine based on cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) epitopes is a promising strategy for eliminating pre-existing HPV infections and treating patients with cervical cancer. In this study, an immunoinformatics approach was used to predict HLA-I-restricted CTL epitopes in HPV16 E5, E6, and E7 proteins, and a set of conserved CTL epitopes co-restricted by human/murine MHCs was screened and characterized, with the set containing three E5, four E6, and four E7 epitopes. Subsequently, the immunogenicity of the epitope combination was assessed in mice, and the anti-tumor effects of the multi-epitope peptide vaccine E5E6E7pep11 and the recombinant protein vaccine CTB-Epi11E567 were evaluated in the TC-1 mouse tumor model. The results demonstrated that mixed epitope peptides could induce antigen-specific IFN-γ secretion in mice. Prophylactic immunization with E5E6E7pep11 and CTB-Epi11E567 was found to provide 100% protection against tumor growth in mice. Moreover, both types of the multi-epitope vaccine significantly inhibited tumor growth and prolonged mouse survival. In conclusion, in this study, a multi-epitope vaccine targeting HPV16 E5, E6, and E7 proteins was successfully designed and evaluated, demonstrating potential immunogenicity and anti-tumor effects and providing a promising strategy for immunotherapy against HPV-associated tumors.
Evaluation of a FlpA Glycoconjugate Vaccine with Ten N-Heptasaccharide Glycan Moieties to reduce Campylobacter jejuni Colonisation in Chickens
Authors: Corona-Torres Ricardo , Vohra Prerna , Chintoan-Uta Cosmin , Bremner Abi , Terra Vanessa S. , Mauri Marta , Cuccui Jon , Vervelde Lonneke , Wren Brendan W. , Stevens Mark P.
Published: April 2024

Campylobacter is a major cause of acute gastroenteritis in humans, and infections can be followed by inflammatory neuropathies and other sequelae. Handling or consumption of poultry meat is the primary risk factor for human campylobacteriosis, and C. jejuni remains highly prevalent in retail chicken in many countries. Control of Campylobacter in the avian reservoir is expected to limit the incidence of human disease. Toward this aim, we evaluated a glycoconjugate vaccine comprising the fibronectin-binding adhesin FlpA conjugated to up to ten moieties of the conserved N-linked heptasaccharide glycan of C. jejuni or with FlpA alone. The glycan dose significantly exceeded previous trials using FlpA with two N-glycan moieties. Vaccinated birds were challenged with C. jejuni orally or by exposure to seeder-birds colonised by C. jejuni to mimic natural transmission. No protection against caecal colonisation was observed with FlpA or the FlpA glycoconjugate vaccine. FlpA-specific antibody responses were significantly induced in vaccinated birds at the point of challenge relative to mock-vaccinated birds. A slight but significant antibody response to the N-glycan was detected after vaccination with FlpA-10×GT and challenge. As other laboratories have reported protection against Campylobacter with FlpA and glycoconjugate vaccines in chickens, our data indicate that vaccine-mediated immunity may be sensitive to host- or study-specific variables.
Research on Energy Management Strategy for Series Hybrid Tractor under Typical Operating Conditions Based on Dynamic Programming
Authors: Yan Xianghai , Zhao Yifan , Liu Xiaohui , Liu Mengnan , Wu Yiwei , Zhang Jingyun
Published: April 2024

In response to the issues of hybrid tractors’ energy management strategies, such as reliance on experience, difficulty in achieving optimal control, and incomplete analysis of typical operating conditions of tractors, an energy management strategy based on dynamic programming is proposed in combination with various typical operating conditions of tractors. This is aimed at providing a reference for the modeling and energy management strategies of series hybrid tractors. Taking the series hybrid tractor as the research object, the tractor dynamics models under three typical working conditions of plowing, rotary tillage, and transportation were established. With the minimum total fuel consumption of the tractor as the optimization target, the engine power as the control variable, and the state of charge of the power battery as the state variable, an energy management strategy based on a dynamic programming algorithm was established and simulation experiments were conducted. The simulation results show that, compared with the power-following energy management strategy, the energy management strategy based on the dynamic programming algorithm can reasonably control the operating state of the engine. Under the three typical working conditions of plowing, rotary tillage, and transportation, the battery SOC consumption increased by approximately 8.37%, 7.24%, and 0.77%, respectively, while the total fuel consumption decreased by approximately 25.28%, 21.54%, and 13.24%, respectively.
Register im älteren Baltischen: Die Postillen des Altlitauischen und Altlettischen
Authors: Feulner Anna Helene , Goymann Frank , Hock Wolfgang , Vanhala Otso
Published: April 2024

If register is an essential part of language description, as has been stressed in past decades, it cannot be left out of consideration in the historic stages of a language, even though we have no direct grasp of its situational-functional contexts there. Although time-consuming and methodologically challenging, this is a necessary undertaking. The paper takes up the challenge, using the examples of Old Lithuanian and Old Latvian, where the beginning of written transmission roughly coincides with the spread of the Reformation and its counter-
movements. Our text material is taken from the seven earliest Baltic postils: the Old Lithuanian Wolfenbüttel Postil, Bretkūnas’s, Daukša’s, and Morkūnas’s postils, the first part of Sirvydas’s Punktai Sakymų, and the third part of Knyga Nobažnystės (the Summa), and Mancelius’s Old Latvian postil. Postils, which nowadays are virtually unknown, were a very early, widespread and long-lived book type, so they were perfectly placed within written transmission to influence both the development and change of register. Combining two text types, differing in communication intent and addressees, namely gospel readings and the homilies that explain them, they can be shown to offer an excellent starting point for investigating historical registers, and for possible methods of exploring them.
The meaning and role of investigation reports in criminal proceedings
Authors:   The Korean Association of Criminal Procedure Law, Kim Sueng eon
Published: April 2024

If there is a document that is most often used in investigative proceedings, it is probably an investigation report. However, until now there has not been sufficient discussion about the nature and role of investigation reports. From previous discussions, it appears that an investigation report is understood to be a document for internal reporting within an investigative agency. However, this understanding does not properly reveal the essence of the investigation report or encompass the various types of investigation reports written in practice. The cause of the misunderstanding is the lack of understanding that the investigation is part of the criminal prosecution procedure, the form of the investigation report in which a subordinate reports to a superior, and the name of the investigation report that refers to 'report' rather than 'record'.
Essence means being able to say ‘that is ~’ about an object, and definition is the formalization of essence in language. The primary purpose of writing an investigation report is to record the performance of duties, and the scope of writing is not limited to the investigation, that is, the confirmation of facts (step 2), but also includes the stage of review of applicable laws and regulations in accordance with the legal syllogism (stage 1) and the application of laws (stage 3) in criminal prosecution procedure. Therefore, if we redefine the concept to include all of these, it can be said to be “a document recording atypical prosecution preparation activities necessary for criminal prosecution judgments written in the name of an investigator other than the person authorized to prosecute the case.”
The investigation report is a means of recording criminal prosecution procedures based on Article 57 of the Criminal Procedure Act, etc., and the investigation report recorded in this way and included in the case record is judgment data such as the judgment of criminal prosecution, the subsequent adequacy review thereof, and the legality and feasibility of the investigative act. As an object of discovery of evidence, it functions as a means of guaranteeing the right to defense of suspects and defendants.
In order for an investigation report to do its job, it must be faithfully written. If it is a complex case, it is also necessary to prepare an investigation report related to the application of the law or the applicable law so that the reasons for the prosecution can be known. In order to activate the function of the investigative report as a means of guaranteeing the right to defense, a more proactive attitude toward requesting evidence and discovery of evidence in the investigation report is required.
A Study on the Criminal Policy Response to Drug Crimes
Authors:   The Korean Association of Criminal Procedure Law, Lee Won Sang
Published: April 2024

Until recently, Korea was a self-recognized “drug-free country”. In terms of criminal policy, drug crimes were severely punished, and citizens' awareness of drugs was very high. However, now, drugs have begun to spread rapidly to various classes and age groups, and it is not difficult to purchase drugs through the Internet. As a result, the police and prosecutors have been working to improve their organizations to deal with drug crimes, to deal strictly with drug offenders, to increase the sentences for drug crimes, and to block the ways in which citizens can easily access drugs through the Internet and the medical system. Of course, attention is also being paid to the treatment and rehabilitation of drug users, but strict criminal punishment for drug offenders is still the main focus. Under such circumstances, this paper examines criminal policy responses to drug offenses from the perspectives of the drug offense punishment regulation system, treatment and supervision system, and sentencing standards.
As a result, first, it is necessary to strengthen the drug crime-related regulations stipulated in the Criminal Code, centering on the Narcotics Control Act, and amend the Criminal Code to manage the criminal punishment regulations such as the Narcotics Control Act in the criminal law system. Second, there are various diversions in the criminal procedure for the treatment and rehabilitation of simple drug users. However, given the highly addictive nature of drugs and the high recidivism rate, the therapeutic custody system should be utilized more actively. And thirdly, we are currently working on raising the sentencing standards for drug crimes, but rather than raising the sentencing standards for all drug crimes, it is necessary to raise the sentencing standards for organized drug crimes and drug crimes targeting youth, etc. Until now, there has been insufficient criminal policy research on drug offenses in academia due to the illusions of the NDRC. I hope that from now on, there will be more active discussions in the academic field about criminal policy responses to drug offenses.
Brittle Democracies: Comparing Politics in Anglophone Africa
Authors:   University of Pretoria, Suhr Henning , Sadie Yolanda , Graham Victoria , Reinders Michael , Afolabi Olugbemiga , du Toit Andrea , Gilles de Pelichy Francois , Graham Suzanne
Published: April 2024

This book compares the progress ten select countries, all former colonies of Britain, have made towards the practice of democracy. The authors assess a range of indicators including the quality of elections, the impact of voter turnout, the importance of term limits, civil society’s various responsibilities, the presence of media freedoms, the impact of youth participation, accountability and the rising role of social media. These findings help illustrate the various periods within each country’s democracy from the immediate post-colonial experience, to the emergence of one-party states, to the surge of multi-party elections that are being influenced by key political figures and technology. This book will be of great interest to a broad readership including students of politics, international relations and history at tertiary educational institutions as well as the wider readership that is keen to understand what has shaped the post-colonial political experience of some key Anglophone African countries.
Tanzania’s Magufuli: Implementing the Promise to the Nation
Authors: Kilambo Sixta , Miti Katabaro
Published: April 2024

This book compares the progress ten select countries, all former colonies of Britain, have made towards the practice of democracy. The authors assess a range of indicators including the quality of elections, the impact of voter turnout, the importance of term limits, civil society’s various responsibilities, the presence of media freedoms, the impact of youth participation, accountability and the rising role of social media. These findings help illustrate the various periods within each country’s democracy from the immediate post-colonial experience, to the emergence of one-party states, to the surge of multi-party elections that are being influenced by key political figures and technology. This book will be of great interest to a broad readership including students of politics, international relations and history at tertiary educational institutions as well as the wider readership that is keen to understand what has shaped the post-colonial political experience of some key Anglophone African countries.
Zamach na esesmanów pod Ełkiem
Authors: Marcinkiewicz Stefan Michał
Published: April 2024

On 31 October 1943, a fifteen-person strong unit of the Home Army, under the command of Władysław Świacki “Sęp” (1900–1972), with intelligence support from Czesław Nalborski “Dzik” (1910–1992), was to carry out a successful strike to take out an SS execution squad commanded by Haupsturmführer Stammer in East Prussia, on the road between Lyck (Ełk) and the village of Neuendorf (Nowa Wieś Ełcka). The German squad was said to have carried out a mass execution of Italian prisoners of war, held at the camp in Bogusze. On 28 October 1989, an obelisk with a plaque commemorating this operation was unveiled in Nowa Wieś Ełcka. The spectacular strike is recorded in the documentation of the ZBoWiD (the Society of Fighters for Freedom and Democracy), but has not been confirmed in any source unconnected to its supposed participants. The execution of the Italians, assassination of Stammer, and even the date of the operation (31 October 1943) were all contrived by a writer based in Białystok, Aleksander Omiljanowicz (1923–2005). The information board erected in 2017 presents a compilation of Świacki’s recollections, Omiljanowicz’s fiction, and selectively chosen historical facts. The monument in Nowa Wieś Ełcka is a troublesome legacy, as too are the heroic and martyrological stories of former Home Army members belonging to the ZBoWiD.
Podwójnie zapomniane: diakonisy Śląskiego Ewangelickiego Domu Sióstr w Cieszynie i Bielsku
Authors: Kubica Grażyna
Published: April 2024

The first Lutheran Sisters’ House in Austrian Silesia, the Schlesisches Evangelisches Schwesternhaus, was established in 1892 together with the General Hospital of the Lutheran Church in Cieszyn. The contribution of this Sisters’ House to the development of medical care and women’s professional activity in Cieszyn Silesia has not yet been recognized by historians and local communities, while for the Lutheran community it was an element of its difficult German heritage. The article focuses on processes related to social memory: the Silesian deaconesses were “doubly forgotten”: as women, the memory of whom very quickly vanishes as unimportant in patriarchal culture; and as members of a German-speaking institution, expelled from Polish history and memory. After the Second World War, the Silesian-Cieszyn Lutheran community cut itself off from the German heritage, and mainly emphasized its Polish character, because religious minorities are particularly sensitive to such processes. The project used the anthropological method of extended case study.
Implementasi Pendidikan Holistik di Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor Kampus 7 Kalianda
Authors: Naufal Ilzam , Yetri Yetri , Junaidah Junaidah
Published: April 2024

Istilah “Pendidikan umum” dan “Pendidikan agama” masih menjadi perbincangan di dunia pendidikan, sedangkan peran nilai-nilai pendidikan islam juga sangat penting dalam proses pengembangan seluruh potensi manusia dalam rangka menciptakan manusia holistik yang memiliki kecerdasan intelektual, kecerdasan spiritual, kecerdasan emosional dan kecerdasan kinestetik. Dan seluruh kecerdasan bisa terlaksana dengan pendidikan holistik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) Apa pengertian dari pendidikan Holistik secara umum dan menurut para ahli. (2) Apakah Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor Kampus 7 sudah menerapkan pendidikan holistik kepada para santri. Dalam pengumpulan data, metode yang digunakan oleh penulis adalah menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, penulis menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data dengan cara wawancara, observasi dan melakukan pengumpulan data berupa jurnal, artikel, dokumen dan buku yang berkaitan dengan kepemimpinan Holistik di Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor Kampus 7 lalu menganalisisnya sehingga mendapatkan hasil yang diinginkan. Dan dalam pemeriksaan keabsahan data penulis menggunakan triangulasi data. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini adalah: (1) Pendidikan holistik dapat di artikan sebagai pemikiran secara menyeluruh dan berusaha menyatukan beraneka lapisan kaidah serta pengalaman yang lebih dari sekedar mengartikan manusia secara sempit, pendidikan holistik juga suatu upaya menyeimbangkan secara utuh aspek pemelajaran kepada murid dalam seluruh aspek pembelajaran, yang mencakup kecerdasan intelektual, kecerdasan spiritual, kecerdasan emosional dan kecerdasan Kinestetik. (2) Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor Kampus 7 melaksanakan pendidikan holistik berupa meningkatkan kecerdasan intelektual, kecerdasan spiritual, kecerdasan emosional dan kecerdasan Kinestetik dengan berbagai macan kegiatan dan tanggung jawab langsung kepada santri, sehingga membantu mereka untuk bisa mengembangkan diri dari berbagai sisi kecerdasan.
Analisis Implementasi Permendikbud No. 21 Tahun 2022 dalam Standar Penilaian Pendidikan di Indonesia
Authors: Rahmah Rahmah , Cahyadi Ani
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi Permendikbud No. 21 Tahun 2022 dalam Standar Penilaian Pendidikan di Indonesia. Penilaian pendidikan adalah komponen vital dalam proses pendidikan yang mempengaruhi kualitas pembelajaran dan menciptakan kesetaraan bagi semua peserta didik. Dengan fokus pada peraturan terbaru, yaitu Permendikbud No. 21 Tahun 2022, penelitian ini menginvestigasi bagaimana peraturan ini diimplementasikan di berbagai satuan pendidikan yang ada di Indonesia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan sejauh mana implementasi Permendikbud No. 21 Tahun 2022 telah berdampak pada proses penilaian pendidikan, termasuk dalam perumusan tujuan penilaian, pemilihan instrumen, pelaksanaan, pengolahan hasil, dan pelaporan. Temuan dalam penelitian ini memberikan wawasan penting tentang perkembangan terbaru dalam standar penilaian pendidikan di Indonesia dan implikasinya terhadap peningkatan kualitas pendidikan nasional. Penelitian ini dapat memberikan masukan berharga bagi pemangku kebijakan pendidikan dalam merancang dan meningkatkan sistem penilaian pendidikan yang lebih efektif dan relevan.
A novel methodology for enhancing refrigeration performance using regenerative expansion in VCR system
Authors: Kadam Akash , Yelpale Prashant
Published: April 2024

Refrigeration is indispensable for a wide array of applications, ranging from household cooling to industrial freezing. Traditionally, mechanical methods have been utilized to transfer heat between different temperature reservoirs. However, the quest for energyefficient and low-maintenance systems has propelled innovations in refrigeration technology. One such innovation involves optimizing the utilization of flash gas within the system. This gas, if allowed to traverse the evaporator, can gradually deteriorate its components, resulting in heightened maintenance demands. To mitigate this issue, our modified system integrates a flash chamber downstream of the expansion device, such as a capillary tube. This chamber effectively segregates the flash gas from the liquid refrigerant. In our design, the separated flash gas is channeled into a shell and tube heat exchanger positioned adjacent to the condenser. Here, the flash gas circulates the tubes of the heat exchanger, efficiently extracting heat from the refrigerant flowing within the tubes. This strategic utilization of flash gas not only enhances the overall efficiency of the refrigeration system but also minimizes wear and tear on the evaporator components. Moreover, the outlet of the flash gas is connected to the inlet of the compressor, completing the cycle. By harnessing flash gas in this manner, our modified system not only enhances energy efficiency but also reduces maintenance requirements, offering a sustainable and economically viable solution for refrigeration needs. This innovative approach underscores the transformative potential of system modifications in advancing refrigeration technology, in line with the growing demand for environmentally friendly and efficient cooling solutions
O ser humano e o seu aspecto constitutivo da comunicação necessária para si: uma análise do contexto contemporâneo
Authors: Suzart Gabriel Sousa
Published: April 2024

A história humana é certamente perpassada pela comunicação, isto é, pela necessidade da troca de informações e de laços para a sua vivência e sobrevivência. Embora isso seja real, em muitos momentos da linha do tempo histórica acontece resistências e bloqueios a essa comunicabilidade. A partir desse aspecto, a presente pesquisa quer apresentar como a comunicação é uma dimensão constitutiva do ser humano. Para isto, quer-se explicitar o conceito propriamente de comunicação, e diferenciando do entendimento de comunicação para a informação, não somente isso, mas também explanar como a escassez e a vivência da comunicabilidade influenciam o ser humano, sobretudo no foco e na abordagem contextual da contemporaneidade. Para aprofundar o conceito de comunicabilidade como aspecto crucial da experiência humanitária, buscar-se-á isto de uma análise abrangente das obras de vários filósofos e outros pensadores importantes, que fornecem informações sobre a importância da compreensão deste trabalho.
Evento cerebrovascular secundaria al consumo de drogas ilícitas
Authors: Sontay Wilson , Champet Marcelino , Zapeta Santiago , Víctor García2 Víctor
Published: April 2024

Mujer de 31 años de edad, quien tomaba fentermina y metformina por obesidad, que presentó una hemiparesia izquierda luego de ingerir alcohol, además de cocaína y marihuana. La tomografía mosró un extenso infarto cerebral en el territorio de la arteria cerebral media derecha y la angiorresonancia reveló la obstrucción total de dicha arteria. Por el tiempo transcurrido no se intentó la trombolisis. Con medidas de soporte y fisioterapia la paciente mejoró en las semanas siguientes.
Síndrome de hipersensibilidad al alopurinol
Authors: Sontay Wilson , Maldonado Herbert , Flores Alfredo , Champet Marcelino
Published: April 2024

Varón de 32 años de edad que consulta al centro hospitalario por odinofagía y exantema generalizado, maculopapular en tronco y extremidades, con prurito, de siete días de evolución. El paciente se encontraba tomando alopurinol. Se le aplcó corticoides con buenos resultados la biopsia fue compatible con síndrome de hipersensibilidad a fármacos.
Polidactilia en los aborígenes del Perú precolombino
Authors: Paico-Vílchez Emiliano , Zumaeta- Luna Lenny
Published: April 2024

En este artículo los autores ponen en evidencia la presencia de polidactilia entre los aborígenes del antiguo Perú. Muestran fotografías de espléndidos ceramios recuperados de tumbas de las antiguas culturas peruanas, que son testimonio de la presencia de polidactilia en los antiguos aborígenes; es decir, más de cinco dedos en las manos o pies, unilateral o bilateral.
Impacto en el nivel de autoconfianza, satisfacción y percepción de la simulación clínica en estudiantes de medicina de una universidad privada
Authors: Vargas-Rubio Víctor Alonso , Mas- Ubillús Guiliana , Díaz-Ramos Alejandra , Saavedra-Vidangos Karem
Published: April 2024

Introducción: El aprendizaje mediante la simulación clìnica permite el desarrollo de habilidades técnicas y no técnicas demostrado tanto en pregrado como postgrado. El nivel de autoconfianza y de satisfacción de los alumnos, así como, la buena percepción por parte de estos es fundamental y se relaciona con la repetición de sesiones de simulación.Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto de la simulación en el nivel de autoconfianza, la satisfacción y percepción enestudiantes de pregrado de una universidad privada. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal. Se invitó a participar a los alumnos de sexto año de medicina que realizaban sus prácticas de simulación de alta fidelidad, se aplicó el “Cuestionario de nivel de confianza y satisfacción en las prácticas de simulación clínica hospitalaria” y el cuestionario exploratorio “Cuestionario de percepción de las prácticas de simulación clínicahospitalaria” vía online. Resultados: De un total de 59 alumnos, se obtuvo como resultados del “Cuestionario nivel de confianza y satisfacción en las prácticas de simulación clínica hospitalaria” que presentaron un promedio de satisfacción de 4,64 ± 0,08 y en la dimensión de confianza un promedio de 4,57 ± 0,15. De la encuesta de percepción, más de la mitad de los alumnos consideraron que la simulación mejoró sus habilidades y capacidades para la práctica clínica Conclusión: La simulación clínica tiene un buen impacto en el nivel de autoconfianza, satisfacción y percepción en los alumnos de pregrado de una universidad privada.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GREENWASHING: AN ANALYSIS OF SUFFICIENT CONSUMPTION IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
Authors:   «KROK» University, Naumova Olena , Naumova Mariia ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Published: April 2024

The article examines how the fashion industry has been exploiting marketing tactics that encourage overconsumption and generate a mass consciousness among consumers, where a person's social status is determined by the clothes and accessories they use. However, these tactics have contributed significantly to global environmental pollution and socio-economic issues. The fashion industry has been driven by profit-first interests that rely on cheap materials, accelerated aging of products, aggressive advertising, and an offshoring strategy that provides cheap labor and low tax rates. It is high time that companies reassess their marketing strategies and focus on sustainable development. The current climate crisis demands that companies make informed decisions and take proactive measures toward sustainability. This article revealed the impact of fast fashion marketing on consumer behavior and the environment, highlighting the need for sustainable fashion practices. The article analyzes the initiatives fashion companies take to incorporate sustainability into their core business strategies, for instance, innovative raw materials, recycling, and repair services. The article examines the practice of greenwashing, where companies make false or exaggerated claims about their environmental efforts to appear more sustainable. The article emphasizes the need for companies to encourage consumers to sufficient consumption to stay sustainable and achieve zero emissions to solve climate problems. Achieving and maintaining consumer well-being and social equity are critical goals in today's global business environment. One strategy for achieving these goals is through sufficient consumption, which involves optimizing resource use and reducing waste. Sufficient consumption can be realized by revaluing personal needs and desires, limiting excessive consumption, and minimizing waste. By adopting a mindful and responsible approach to consumption, consumers and companies can promote social equity and cultivate a sustainable business environment.
THE SOCIAL SPHERE IN THE ERA OF DIGITALIZATION: FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING ASPECTS
Authors:   Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University, Melnychuk Dmytro , Malyuga Natalya ,   Polissia National University, Sulimenko Larisa ,   Polissia National University, Shafranova Kateryna ,   hytomyr Economic and Humanitarian Institute of the University “Ukraine”, Voinalovych Iryna ,   Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University
Published: April 2024

The integration of digital technologies into the social sphere has brought about significant changes in financial and accounting practices. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how digitalization has reshaped financial and accounting practices within the social sphere. By synthesizing existing literature and presenting empirical evidence, this study seeks to elucidate the opportunities and challenges arising from the digital transformation of the social sphere. This article explores the implications of digitalization for finance and accounting within the social sphere, focusing on five main objectives: examining the impact of digitalization on financial reporting and disclosure practices in social media platforms, analyzing the role of digital platforms in shaping consumer behavior and financial decision-making, assessing the implications of FinTech innovations for accounting processes and financial management, investigating the effects of digitalization on financial inclusion and access to capital for marginalized groups, and exploring the challenges and risks associated with the digitalization of financial and accounting practices. Through a comprehensive literature review, this article provides insights into the opportunities and challenges presented by digitalization in the context of finance and accounting within the social sphere, highlighting the need for robust regulatory frameworks and inclusive policies to maximize the benefits of digital transformation while mitigating associated risks. The results underscore the transformative impact of digitalization on financial and accounting practices within the social sphere. While digital platforms offer unprecedented opportunities for transparency, efficiency, and inclusion, they also present complex challenges that must be addressed. Moreover, the findings highlight the need for regulatory frameworks and industry standards to mitigate risks associated with digitalization and ensure ethical conduct in financial and accounting practices.
PRECIOUS METALS MARKET FORECASTING IN THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   KROK University, Rumyk Ihor , Kuzminsky Volodymyr ,   KROK University, Pylypenko Olha ,   V.I. Vernadsky Taurida National University, Yaroshenko Oksana ,   KROK University
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes trends in the precious metals market. The general characteristics and assessment of the most popular precious metals are given. The key factors influencing the supply and demand of precious metals are analyzed. Precious metals market forecasts have been developed. An analysis of the state of the world gold market in recent years has been carried out. Using the method of comparative analysis, modern trends in the supply and demand of this precious metal were revealed. The dynamics and structure of world gold reserves are considered. The world's precious metal reserves in different countries were also studied. The potential gold reserves in Ukraine are estimated. The production of precious metals in the world was studied. The rating of countries producing precious metals has been compiled. The leaders in this field have been identified based on the criteria of production capacities and growth rates of precious metals extraction. The structure of consumption of precious metals in the world is analyzed. The factors that lead to an increase in the rate of consumption of precious metals in modern conditions are considered. In particular, an increase in the current rate of commissioning of new solar energy capacities and an increase in the use of electric transport have been identified, which has significantly increased the demand for precious metals in the world. The impact on price dynamics of geopolitical and other economic factors, such as changes in trade relations between countries, currency fluctuations, market crises, changes in the monetary policy of central banks in many countries, and, above all, the increase in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve, was also studied. Considering these and other influencing factors, forecasts of the price dynamics of the precious metals market for 2024 and subsequent years were developed using a graphical method.
AVALIAÇÃO DOS INDICADORES DE NATALIDADE E DE MORBIMORTALIDADE ENTRE INDÍGENAS DA RESERVA INDÍGENA XAKRIABÁ EM MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Silva Ronailson Gonçalves da , Gonçalves Renata Patrícia Fonseca , Silva Junior Renê Ferreira da , Malta Deborah Carvalho , Silva Alanna Gomes da , Pereira Micaela Santos , Lima Maria Fernanda Rodrigues , Leão Larissa Gabriela Pereira , Mendes Carla Michelle , Lopes Greicy Kelly Duarte de Oliveira , Rocha Suelen Ferreira , Oliveira Elizete Pereira , Mota Laudileyde Rocha , Santos Maria de Fátima Fernandes , Almeida Brenda Cristina Rodrigues de , Rocha Junior Wilson Ruas da , Santos Flávia Mayra dos
Published: April 2024

O objetivo deste estudo é analisar os indicadores de natalidade e de morbimortalidade dos índios da Reserva Indígena Xakriabá no período de 2009-2012. O estudo é do tipo exploratório, descritivo. As informações foram obtidas junto ao cadastro populacional registrado no Sistema de Informação da Atenção à Saúde Indígena (SIASI) e no consolidado mensal que é encaminhado pelos polos base ao Distrito Sanitário Especial Indígena (DSEI). A população apresentou um declínio da taxa de crescimento anual (-3%), com diminuição de 7,5% da população. A Taxa Bruta de Natalidade (TBN) foi de 4,5 por mil nascidos vivos e a Taxa Bruta de Mortalidade (TBM) de 4,8 por mil. A Taxa de Mortalidade Infantil foi de 12,5 por mil nascidos vivos, resultantes principalmente das afecções originadas no período perinatal. A causa prevalente de óbitos na população total dos Xakriabá foram as causas externas. A população Xakriabá adoece especialmente de doenças infecciosas e parasitárias, seguidas de doenças do aparelho circulatório e doenças do sistema osteomuscular. Conclui-se que os dados demográficos indicam uma diminuição da natalidade e um aumento nos níveis de mortalidade, o que reflete a importante necessidade de avaliação dos níveis de saúde e de desenvolvimento socioeconômico da Reserva.
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL: TRANSFORMING THE GOMTI RIVER INTO A MODEL OF RIVER HEALTH
Authors: Ar. Divya Pandey  , Ar. Priyanka Rastogi
Published: April 2024

Rampant urbanization and industrialization along the river Gomti banks have led to severe degradation of its water quality and ecological health. The disposal of industrial and domestic sewage directly into the river, encroachment upon its floodplains for urban development, and ineffective waste management practices pose significant threats to its well-being. This paper examines the deteriorating condition of the Gomti River and proposes strategies for revitalizing it into a healthy river ecosystem. Drawing parallels with the Bogota River restoration project, the study identifies key challenges and opportunities for enhancing the health of the Gomti River. It suggests a holistic approach to wastewater management, including the establishment of treatment plants and the implementation of integrated waste management strategies. Additionally, the paper evaluates the impact of riverfront development projects on the rivers ecological integrity and underscores the need for sustainable urban planning practices to mitigate further degradation. By analyzing case studies and best practices from around the world, the paper provides insights into effective river restoration strategies and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and stakeholder collaboration in achieving long-term sustainability goals for the Gomti River
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AS A MEANS OF AUTOMATING BUSINESS PROCESSES IN PROJECT SUPPORT AND TASK ASSESSMENT
Authors:   Kazan State Energy University, Kazan, Russia, Kayumova Feruza F. , Saltanaeva Elena A. ,   Kazan State Energy University, Kazan, Russia, Eshelioglu Raila I. ,   Kazan State Energy University, Kazan, Russia
Published: April 2024

The article discusses the issue of project support and task assessment. Particular attention is paid to the data collection process, the main purpose of which is to collect information-rich data. An important part of this process is understanding the type and sources of data required. The problems of fragmentation of data sources and their inconsistency have been identified. The need to conduct an assessment of the project and tasks is also described. Taken together, this will allow you to avoid risks in terms of budget, project timing and product quality. Project performance assessment is carried out at all stages of the project, from planning to completion. Its goal is to adjust the trajectory of the project. Based on the assessment results, amendments are made to the documentation, team composition, product characteristics, or a decision is made to close the project. Automation of business processes is proposed. Among the technical means and software systems that reduce routine operations and optimize the use of enterprise production resources, computer systems, sensors, actuators, controllers, software and other devices are usually used. They allow you to collect and process data, monitor and regulate the operation of various devices and processes, and also carry out management using special software. The authors offer one of the most common solutions, namely, application development. The project management application provides a systematic and automated approach to project evaluation, facilitating the accumulation of experience. It allows you to calculate the time and cost of creating software, and connect evaluation templates. Suitable for assessing different areas of development, users can customize assessments by feature or project phase and upload results for business proposals. An authorization code is provided for the proposed application in the Swift language, as a mandatory element of information security. An algorithm for user actions when implementing the most common function – creating an estimate – is also described. The application also provides export of files to Excel, as the most commonly used package.