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Study Notion: Edtech Web Application using MERN Stack
Authors:   Department of Computer Engineering, STE’S Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering, Singh Dasharath
Published: April 2024

One of the pivotal roles of technology in education lies in its capacity to equalize opportunities among students. Technology serves as a potent instrument for revolutionizing learning, fostering stronger connections between educators and students, reimagining learning methods and teamwork, diminishing persistent disparities in equity and accessibility, and tailoring learning experiences to cater to the requirements of every learner. Study Notion is an innovative online learning web application built using the MERN stack. It is designed to offer a comprehensive educational experience for students and educators alike. It provides a user-friendly interface, allowing seamless navigation through its diverse features, including a well-organized course management system that facilitates the creation and delivery of educational content. Study Notion fosters collaboration among users through its integrated communication tools, such as discussion forums and live chat options. The platform caters to individual learning needs by offering personalized learning paths, adaptive technologies, and tailored recommendations. It ensures a robust assessment and feedback mechanism, allowing for various forms of evaluation and timely student performance tracking. Study Notion seamlessly integrates with various third-party tools and services, enhancing its functionality and enriching the overall learning experience for its users. Key Words: edtech, study notion, MERN stack, collaboration, web application.
LITERATURE REVIEW OF THERMAL COMFORT FOR HOSPITAL DESIGN
Authors:   Student of IPS, Academy, Indore, Kotwani Himanshu
Published: April 2024

Creating indoor environments in hospitals that meet the varied needs of patients and staff is essential, with thermal comfort being a critical factor affecting patient healing and the welfare of medical personnel. While numerous studies explore thermal comfort and related contexts, there is a shortage of review articles on this vital subject. This paper aims to address this gap by conducting a thorough and evaluative review of existing research, analyzing 160 articles to identify key themes and provide insights into future research directions. Additionally, it is observed that achieving satisfactory thermal comfort is influenced by various factors, including the patient's health status and the nature and intensity of staff activities, underscoring the context-specific nature of this phenomenon. The review also explores measures aimed at reducing energy consumption in hospital settings. Important issues such as the limitations of predicted mean vote (PMV) and the influence of demographic factors such as gender and age on thermal comfort are addressed. Ultimately, this review provides valuable insights into designing and evaluating thermal environments in hospitals, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to ensure optimal conditions for both patients and staff. Key Words: Thermal comfort; Hospital buildings; Improvement measures; Energy efficiency.
Capítulo 25: Uma visão pan-amazônica de desenvolvimento sustentável
Authors: Alencar Ane , Painter Lilian , Athayde Simone , Bynoe Paulette , Duchelle Amy E , Hecht Susanna , Murmis María R , Paez Belen , Soltani Atossa , Leite Lucas Isabella
Published: April 2024

O desenvolvimento de uma visão clara é o ponto de partida central para qualquer plano de ação. Este capítulo examina as principais visões acerca da Amazônia e propõe uma Visão Amazônia Viva com base em um conjunto de valores, princípios e sistemas de conhecimento descritos ao longo deste capítulo.
Capítulo Cruzado 2: Legado dos Ancestrais: Paisagens Bioculturais Amazônicas e Sustentabilidade Global em um Mundo Pós-COVID-19
Authors: Athayde Simone , Eduardo G Eduardo G , Shepard Glenn , Heckenberger Michael
Published: April 2024

Aqui, fornecemos três exemplos de projetos liderados por indígenas que promovem o desenvolvimento sustentável de paisagens bioculturais amazônicas: a iniciativa Nascentes Sagradas da Amazônia no Equador-Peru; a Cooperativa Aliada Guayusa, no Equador; e o Coletivo Esperanças da Amazônia no Alto Xingu no Brasil.
Capítulo 32: Marcos históricos e desafios na construção e expansão da educação intercultural participativa na Amazônia
Authors: Frieri Sandra , Bortolotto Fernanda , Amparo Rivera Gloria , Baniwa André Fernando , Herrera Bernardo , van der Hammen Maria Clara , Moutinho Paulo
Published: April 2024

Este capítulo visa a dar visibilidade a experiências em educação intercultural participativa por toda região amazônica. Começa com uma análise das questões acerca do sistema educacional em geral e prossegue com estudos de casos que oferecem diferentes caminhos a serem seguidos. Esses estudos de caso refletem não apenas a importância da educação participativa para os Povos Indígenas e comunidades locais (em inglês, Indigenous peoples and local communities – IPLCs), mas também como o conhecimento é, por si só, uma forma de comunicação e influência política que auxilia os IPLCs a garantir seus direitos.
Capítulo 31: Fortalecimento da governança e gestão de terras e recursos naturais: áreas protegidas, terras Indígenas e territórios de comunidades locais
Authors: Barretto Filho Henyo Trindade , Ramos Adriana , Sobral Barra Camila , Barroso Marivelton , Caron Patrick , Benzi Grupioni Luis Donisete , von Hildebrand Martin , Jarrett Christopher , Pereira Junior Davi , Painter Lilian , Pereira Henrique , Rodríguez Carlos
Published: April 2024

As áreas protegidas, terras Indígenas e territórios das comunidades locais têm um papel crucial no combate ao desmatamento, manutenção da estabilidade climática regional e global e – acima de tudo – na proteção aos direitos à terra. Entretanto, essas terras encontram-se hoje ameaçadas por interesses políticos e econômicos que levam à especulação fundiária, expansão do agronegócio e atividades ilegais de exploração de madeira e minérios, resultando em taxas de desmatamento cada vez mais altas. Os governos estão também reavaliando e desmantelando a legislação sobre os direitos territoriais.
Capítulo 7: Ciclos Biogeofísicos: Reciclagem de Água, Regulação Climática
Authors: Costa Marcos H , Borma Laura S , Brando Paulo M , Marengo José A , Saleska Scott R , Gatti Luciana V
Published: April 2024

Este capítulo avalia as interações biogeofísicas entre a Floresta Amazônica e sua hidrologia e clima. É apresentada uma perspectiva histórica, destacando avanços que melhoram nossa compreensão dos mecanismos através dos quais a floresta tropical interage com a atmosfera.
Variability of the Magnetospheric Convection Electric Field (MCEF) Under Shock Activity During the Solar Cycle 24
Authors: BAZIE Nongobsom , ZOUNDI Christian , DAMA Alfred Jean Stephane , OUATTARA Frederic
Published: April 2024

In the present work, we have analyzed the statistical variability of the MCEF under shock activity during solar cycle 24 as a function of the different phases of solar cycle 24 and as a function of the seasons. We compared the MCEF under shock periods with that under quiet periods. Solar cycle 24 recorded an average MCEF value of 0.28816888 mV/m, i.e. an average value of 0.26399935 mV/m for the ascending phase, 0.2961038 mV/m for the maximum phase and 0.28652747 mV/m for the descending phase. The minimum quantitative deviation from quiet activity observed is 59%. Seasonally, the highest MCEF values were recorded in Summer and Winter, and the lowest in Autumn and Spring. The corresponding mean values are 0.32707785 mV/m, 0.30966472 mV/m, 0.27061512 mV/m and 0.27020401 mV/m respectively. The minimum quantitative deviation from quiet activity observed is 66 %. This study showed that in most cases magnetic reconnection occurs on the night side between 1800 UT and 2400 UT.
Fuzzy logic Based Seagull Optimization Algorithm for Efficiency and Security in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Jebur Tuka Kareem
Published: April 2024

Wireless sensor networks (WSN) find applications in diverse fields such as environmental monitoring, healthcare, and industrial control systems. The pivotal components of these networks are the sensor nodes, which, unfortunately, consume a substantial amount of energy when transmitting information directly to the base station (BS). To mitigate energy consumption associated with direct transmission, this paper proposes a two-phase approach utilizing hybrid clustering and routing algorithms. The proposed approach incorporates fuzzy and seagull techniques for clustering and adopts optimal CH (cluster head) selection, CBRP (Cluster-Based Routing Protocol), and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) for secure routing. The system employs rule-based fuzzy logic to correlate input values in both clustering and routing algorithms. Decision-making is based on factors such as the residual energy of sensor nodes, distance from the BS, and the number of nodes within the communication range. Input variables' crisp values are transformed into diverse fuzzy values, and the fuzzy output values are converted back to crisp values using the centroid defuzzification method. Selection of cluster heads and routers is determined by the output values, with sensor nodes being allocated to respective cluster heads based on their load-handling capacity. The routing path is then generated considering the capacity of routers. Simulations are conducted to evaluate energy consumption, active sensor nodes per round, and the sustainability period of the network. This proposed hybrid clustering and routing system aim to enhance the overall efficiency of wireless sensor networks by optimizing energy consumption and ensuring secure data transmission. The optimization model identifies the most suitable nodes in the routing cycle, starting with chosen cluster heads. The overarching goal is to enhance network indicators, including network lifespan, power consumption per node, and packet delivery percentage. The proposed solution achieved a network lifetime of 100 hours and a data delivery rate of 98%. additionally, it consumed the least amount of energy, measuring at 95,000 joules.
Robust Parking Space Allocation System Using Open CV and Scikit-learn
Authors: Navya Sri Kakumani , Neha Kalabandalapati , Sudheshna Koppireddy Prema Pallavi , Gayathri Marem Renu Sai Lakshmi Kolla , M Bhanurangarao
Published: April 2024

The proliferation of urbanisation has led to an increased demand for efficient parking management systems. In response, this project presents a Smart Parking Assistant system aimed at providing real-time space availability notifications to users through their smartphones. Leveraging computer vision techniques implemented via Open CV and machine learning algorithms from the Scikit-learn library, the system captures video feed from a webcam to detect and quantify the number of empty parking spaces in a designated area. Upon receiving a request from the user, the system processes the video feed to analyse the occupancy status of parking slots, utilising advanced image processing techniques to accurately identify empty spaces along with mask image of the parking lot. The model built using Scikit-learn efficiently categorises the available slots, enabling the system to relay the precise number of open spaces to the user's smartphone. Furthermore, the Smart Parking Assistant incorporates geo-spatial functionalities to enhance user experience. By integrating the Haversine distance formula, the system calculates the distances between the user's location and nearby parking areas. This information is then displayed to the user, allowing them to conveniently locate and navigate to the nearest available parking facility. The proposed system offers a comprehensive solution to address the challenges associated with parking management in urban environments. By harnessing the power of computer vision, machine learning, and geo-spatial technologies, it provides users with timely and accurate information regarding parking space availability, ultimately improving efficiency and convenience in urban parking scenarios.
Extremist beliefs and child protection
Authors: Dirksen Lisette , Ismaïli Nadia , Rodermond Elanie , Bijleveld Catrien , Antokolskaia Masha
Published: April 2024

Extremist beliefs and child protection

Recently there has been an increase in so-called ‘radicalization cases’, cases that are centered around the possible impact of an extremist ideology of parents on their children, and that ask for a decision on whether child protection measures are needed to prevent children from harm. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the potential harmful effects of growing up with parents who adhere to a specific ideology. Consequently, judges and Child Protection Agencies involved in radicalization cases need to make decisions without much guidance or solid evidence. This study offers an initial exploration based on the analysis of Dutch published case law (n = 37) within the framework of international human rights law, Dutch legislation and available literature to assess when judges consider extremist and strict religious beliefs of parents harmful to their child. The results of the study indicate that judges in these cases take several factors into consideration when deciding whether a child protection measure, and if so, which one is necessary. These factors are the well-being (physical, social or emotional) of the child and the home situation. Our findings show that it follows from the case law that Dutch judges do not consider solely the beliefs of parents to pose a developmental threat (i.e., harm) to the child. Case law rather showed that it were the concrete actions of parents resulting from their beliefs that may constitute harm. Such actions can be traveling to Syria to join IS, keeping children from school, and denying medical treatment. The approach as taken by national courts therewith appears to be in line with international human rights standards.
Overture for the Mandara and Vasuki Plates
Authors:   Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar und Marine Research, Am Handelshafen 12, 27570 Bremerhaven, Germany, Eagles Graeme
Published: April 2024

Models of past plate motions in the Indian Ocean help map the supercontinent Gondwana and investigate how mantle plumes influence plate tectonics. Reducing confidence in this, however, the range of available models all produce large pre-94 Ma movements, in various kinematic senses, between India and Madagascar. There is no observational evidence for any of these motions, suggesting along with their diversity that they are artefacts stemming from contrasting resolutions of techniques used for reconstructing India and Madagascar to Antarctica. A higher resolution approach to India–Antarctica reconstruction concentrates on geophysical records of relative plate motion azimuths. Applying its results regionally eliminates Indo-Malagasy motions before 94 Ma, and prompts new hypotheses of two small tectonic plates. The early Cretaceous Mandara plate, in the Enderby Basin off East Antarctica, may have initiated and rotated at a mid-ocean ridge that was supplied by excess melt from the Kerguelen plume. The late Cretaceous Vasuki plate may have conveyed Sri Lanka southwards across the western Bay of Bengal. The 85°E and Comorin ridges may have formed at active transform fault zones along Vasuki’s margins that were supplied with excess melt from the Crozet and Marion plumes. The model confidently implies the presence of 500,000 km2 of continental crust beneath the Kerguelen Plateau, places Sri Lanka 1000 km further east within Gondwana than previous reconstructions, and casts doubt on the existence of plate kinematic signals that have previously been attributed to the arrival and spread of the Marion plume beneath India and Madagascar at ~105 Ma.
Academic standards and gender equality
Authors: Kos Živa , Mažgon Jasna , Antić Gaber Milica
Published: April 2024

This paper provides an analysis of gender equality at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ljubljana and examines the main results in the broader context of quality in higher education. The Faculty of Arts participated in a project that aimed to develop a gender equality plan for the institution. Data from different aspects of institutional life were collected and analysed to gain a better insight into institutional equality and its relationship with the existing notion of quality in academia, especially through academic career advancement. The study reveals that more women than men tend to remain at the same academic rank for an extended period, particularly at the assistant professor level, and that they meet more objective and subjective obstacles on their academic path. Although there is an increasing awareness of academic policies and practices that foster equality in higher education, there is still a prevalent and strong perception that equality measures compromise academic standards.
Uso da modelagem com equações estruturais na identificação de transtornos mentais
Authors: Ribeiro Cláudia Danyella Alves Leão , Silva Junior Rene Ferreira da , Pereira Sabrina Gonçalves Silva , Torres Jaqueline D`Paula Ribeiro Vieira , Barbosa Henrique Andrade , Pinho Sirlaine de , Alves Elaine Cristina Santos , Santos Silvânia Paiva dos , Pereira Victor Guilherme , Silva Carla Silvana de Oliveira e
Published: April 2024

Buscou-se investigar as interrelações entre fatores sociodemográficos, comportamentais e de qualidade de vida associados ao transtorno mental entre profissionais de saúde por meio de estudo epidemiológico, transversal, analítico. Foi desenvolvido modelo hipotético em que depressão, ansiedade, estresse e os três aspectos relacionados à síndrome de Burnout foram tratadas como variáveis latentes, e idade, sexo, estilo de vida, qualidade de vida, foram tratadas como variáveis observadas. Utilizou-se a modelagem de equação estrutural para ajustar o modelo final. Participaram 490 profissionais de saúde, idade média 35,9 anos (DP = 8,6), 65,9% sexo feminino, 81,9% profissionais de enfermagem. O estilo de vida exerceu efeito direto e negativo sobre o transtorno mental (β=-0,52), que por sua vez exerceu efeito direto positivo sobre a qualidade de vida (β=0,54). A qualidade de vida exerceu efeito direto negativo sobre o transtorno mental (β=-0,34). A renda exerceu efeito direto positivo sobre a qualidade de vida (β=0,10) e negativo sobre o estilo de vida (β=-0,12). A idade exerceu efeito direto positivo sobre a renda mensal (β=0,20). O sexo feminino mostrou-se associado positivamente com o transtorno mental (β= 0,18). O transtorno mental em profissionais de saúde pode se tornar mais prevalente na ausência de qualidade de vida e estilo de vida.
Hipertensão arterial sistêmica na adolescência e sua associação com o estilo de vida
Authors: Lacerda Emanuella Pereira de , Oliveira Bruno Luciano Carneiro Alves de , Rolim Isaura Leticia Tavares Palmeira , Rabelo Poliana Pereira Costa , Silva Liscia Divana Carvalho , Cunha Natália de Jesus Sousa , Pascoal Lívia Maia , Santos Neto Marcelino
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Discorrer reflexivamente a respeito da incidência da Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica em adolescente e sua associação com o estilo de vida. Métodos: Ensaio teórico-reflexivo, embasado na literatura internacional sobre a incidência da Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica na adolescência e estilo de vida adotado. Resultados: O objeto de estudo foi descrito em dois pontos centrais de discussão a seguir: Obesidade associada à HAS nos adolescentes e Associação do estilo de vida e precocidade das doenças crônicas nos adolescentes Considerações finais: O estilo de vida dos adolescentes tem repercutido em sua saúde ocasionando danos provenientes de maus hábitos de vida, pesquisas realizadas com crianças e adolescentes  revelam que os fatores que mais se relacionam com a Hipertensão Arterial nessa faixa populacional são: obesidade, maus  hábitos alimentares e sedentarismo. Dessa maneira, mudanças positivas nesses fatores podem reduzir os prejuízos à saúde e retardar o aparecimento de doenças, como a Hipertensão Arterial.
Biomonitoramento ambiental de fontes naturais da Chapada do Araripe no semiárido brasileiro
Authors: Simões Emanuelly Edila Rodrigues , Ferreira Raimundo Nonato Costa , Calixto Júnior João Tavares , Tintino Saulo Relison , Azevedo Francisco Roberto de
Published: April 2024

A conservação dos recursos hídricos e da biodiversidade é crucial para o desenvolvimento sustentável, porém, diversos fatores têm degradado esses ambientes, incluindo poluição e desmatamento próximo aos cursos d'água. Este estudo avaliou nove fontes naturais na Chapada do Araripe, usando macroinvertebrados bentônicos como indicadores da qualidade da água. Os resultados mostram que, embora as fontes apresentem características naturais, como pH ácido e baixa concentração de sólidos dissolvidos, a qualidade da água é variada. Metade das nascentes tiveram sua qualidade ambiental classificadas como “Ótima” ou “Boa” pelo índice de Impacto Ambiental em Nascentes (IIAN), sendo a restante considerada “Razoável”. Algumas nascentes foram classificadas como "Boa" e outras como "Duvidosa" pelo Índice Biological Monitoring Working Party (BMWP'). Esses resultados destacam a necessidade de medidas de conservação para proteger esses ecossistemas e garantir a qualidade da água, especialmente em áreas mais afetadas pela ação humana. Este estudo contribui para o conhecimento e conservação dos recursos hídricos na região, além de fornecer uma base para futuras pesquisas sobre a qualidade da água em ambientes semiáridos.
Utilização de atributos físicos e químicos como indicadores de qualidade do solo
Authors: Silva Pedro Luan Ferreira da , Oliveira Flávio Pereira de , Batista Antônio Marcos de Azevedo , Sousa Neto Abraão Targino de , Barbosa José Matheus da Silva , Lima Aline Amanda da Silva , Lima Antonio Bruno Magalhães , Donato Alice Firmino
Published: April 2024

O avanço e o dinamismo na utilização do solo nos meios de produção têm levado, cada vez mais, a uma preocupação com os impactos que podem estar ocorrendo, dessa forma os atributos vem tomando uma posição não mais somente de caracterização, mas também de indicador de qualidade. Dessa forma, objetivou-se com esse realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre a utilização de atributos físicos e químicos como indicadores de qualidade do solo. O levantamento de dados se deu por pesquisa bibliográfica em sites de busca de artigos científicos, monografias, dissertações e teses, buscando por termos chaves relacionados ao tema proposto. Assim, a utilização de atributos físicos e químicos como indicadores de qualidade do solo desempenha um papel fundamental na promoção da sustentabilidade agrícola e na conservação dos ecossistemas. A compreensão aprofundada da estrutura, textura e composição química do solo fornece informações valiosas para a tomada de decisões agrícolas conscientes e eficazes. A análise integrada desses atributos permite aos agricultores adaptarem suas práticas de manejo, otimizando a fertilidade do solo, garantindo a disponibilidade adequada de nutrientes para as plantas e prevenindo a degradação ambiental.
Crystal chemical indicators of oxo-centered tetrahedra establishment in divalent lead minerals
Authors: Podobrazhnykh A. D. , Eremina T. A. , Marchenko E. I. , Eremin N. N.
Published: April 2024

A complex crystal-chemical analysis of 1567 oxygen positions in 216 crystal structures of lead- containing minerals belonging to the classes of silicates, phosphates, oxides, oxohalides, and a number of others has been carried out. It was shown that the combined application of the bond valence method and the analysis of the geometric characteristics of Voronoi-Dirichlet polyhedra make it possible to confidently distinguish between oxygen positions related to cation structure blocks and oxygen positions for which a description based on an anion-centered approach is more justified. Numerical indicators for such a separation of oxygen positions are substantiated, which can be used to analyze large arrays of structural data using the machine learning approaches.
Pancoast Syndrome Due to Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Slack Margaret C , Shannon Evan M
Published: April 2024

Pancoast tumors are aggressive and locally invasive apical lung cancers that often compress and infiltrate adjacent structures including the brachial plexus, stellate ganglion, ribs, and vertebral bodies. Symptoms of Pancoast tumors include Pancoast Syndrome, characterized by Horner Syndrome and pain and weakness of the ipsilateral upper extremity. Pancoast tumors by definition are primary lung cancer and are nearly always non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). There are rare case reports of metastatic non-pulmonary malignancies forming apical lung tumors mimicking Pancoast tumors and causing Pancoast Syndrome. Here, we present a case of a 66-year-old male with a history of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who presented with one year of progressive left wrist and forearm pain and hand weakness and was found on cross-sectional imaging to have a left upper lobe lung mass invading the T1 and T2 vertebral bodies. Pathology showed very poorly differentiated carcinoma that required specialized testing to achieve diagnostic clarity. The tumor was positive for albumin mRNA, which aided in confirming the lung mass as metastatic HCC. This case highlights a rare incidence of Pancoast Syndrome due to metastatic HCC and emphasizes the importance of considering this diagnosis as an etiology of left upper extremity pain in a patient with previously diagnosed malignancy. This case also demonstrates the utility of albumin mRNA in-situ hybridization as an additional tool in identifying metastatic HCC and reviews general principles of symptomatic management of Pancoast Syndrome.
Association of Hospitalist Care and Outcomes for Patients Electively Admitted for Chemotherapy
Authors: Vaughn John L. , Morris Jensa C. , Merl Man-Yee , Gould Rothberg Bonnie E.
Published: April 2024

Introduction

Patients with hematologic malignancies frequently receive elective anticancer therapy as inpatients. The impact of introducing hospitalists on quality outcomes in this subset of patients is unknown.

Methods

Patients with leukemia or lymphoma electively admitted for anticancer therapy to either a hematologist-led service (TS; n=59) or to a hospitalist-led service (HS; n=102) during two parallel 18-month time periods were included. Mixed linear regression models with first-order random effects for intercept (individual) and slope (time) were used to estimate the association between service and the quality outcomes of length of stay (LOS), time from admission to anticancer therapy initiation, and discharge time of day.

Results

For patients who received a fixed-duration anticancer therapy regimen, after adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates, mean LOS was reduced by >2 days (TS=5.97 days (95% CI: 5.13, 6.81); HS=3.88 days (95% CI, 3.53, 4.23); p<0.001), mean time from admission to first anticancer therapy administration decreased by 4 hours (TS=8.32 hours (95% CI: 5.72, 10.93); HS= 4.36 hours (95% CI: 3.49, 5.23); p=0.001)), and mean discharge time was similarly decreased by 110 minutes (TS=3:12 PM (95% CI: 2:06 PM, 4:19 PM); HS=1:22 PM (95% CI: 12:48 PM, 1:57 PM); p=0.01)). For regimens that required variable monitoring for post-treatment methotrexate clearance, tumor lysis syndrome, or white blood cell count recovery, no significant difference in outcomes was noted.

Conclusion

Hospitalist care of patients with hematologic malignancies admitted for elective anticancer therapy may lead to improved quality and efficiency of care.
Lermontov’s Texts in Tchaikovsky’s Oeuvre
Authors:   Saint Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory, Guseinova Zivar M.
Published: April 2024

Tchaikovsky’s musical legacy includes only two works related to Lermontov’s poetry. These are the song The Love of a Dead Man (1878), which is a part of Opus 38, and the a cappella chorus A Golden Cloud Spent the Night (1887). But there is information available about the composer’s other plans to compose music associated with Lermontov, manifested, in particular, in his intention to write the opera Bela to a libretto by Anton Chekhov. In both completed works, Tchaikovsky was not independent in his choice of texts, but the compositions were set to poems offered to him by other people. The song and the chorus are not equal to each other in their artistic significance: the song, unusual in its artistic solution, figuratively and intonationally connected with the characters of a few separate operas, becomes an special culmination in Opus 38; the chorus, on the contrary, is devoid of any expressive theme or interesting textural and harmonic features that distinguish the composer’s works, remaining merely a small example of the composer’s choral writing.
INVESTIGATING THE STRESS DISTRIBUTION ON THE CLAMPED BOUNDARY OF FGM CYLINDRICAL SHELLS SUBJECTED TO STATIC LOADS USING THE QUASI-3D HIGHER-ORDER SHEAR DEFORMATION THEORY
Authors:   Le Quy Don Technical University, Tran Ngoc Doan
Published: April 2024

This article presents the results of investigating FGM closed cylindrical shells using quasi-3D higher-order shear deformation theory. The law of volume distribution of materials according to the power function. In this article, the results of the analysis of the stress state at the clamped boundary area of the FGM cylindrical shell subjected to radial local loads distributed according to different laws. The mathematical model and the calculation program in Maple are compared and verified with the published results. The article has shown that at the clamped boundary edge, the values of stress components increase sharply, and at the same time, the strong influence of the load parameters (the variation law, the size of the load area), the power-law index on the values and distribution of stress components in the boundary area is demonstrated.
Pregnancy complicated by small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix
Authors: Vulić Marko , Petrić Miše Branka , Zekić Sandra , Roje Damir , Jukić Marko , Markovina Dino , Vulić Luka
Published: April 2024

Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix (SCNCC) is considered to be an extremely rare, highly invasive and aggressive subtype of squamous cell carcinoma. It is particulary rare during pregnancy. Here we report a case in which a 32-year-old patient who was admitted to our Department at 27 completed weeks of gestation with intermittent vaginal spotting and a large amount of malodorous vaginal discharge. Gynecological examination revealed a 2 cm exophytic polypoid tumor coming out of the cervix. On rectal examination there was no clinically evident parametrial invasion. Biopsy of the cervix was performed and the diagnosis of small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma was established. We reviewed and discussed the features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of SCNCC diagnosed during pregnancy.
Structural Validity of the Arabic Upper Extremity Functional Index Using Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Authors: Alnahdi Ali H. , Almutairi Mohammed S. , Alnamlah Ohoud S.
Published: April 2024

The upper extremity functional index (UEFI) is a commonly used patient-reported outcome measure with good measurement properties. The Arabic UEFI has been reported to have sufficient reliability and construct validity, but its structural validity has not been examined yet. The aim of this study was to examine the structural validity of the Arabic UEFI using both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. Participants with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders attending physical therapy clinics were recruited. Participants were asked at their initial visit to physical therapy to complete the Arabic versions of the UEFI, and the numeric pain rating scale. In the EFA, the number of factors was determined using parallel analysis and maximum likelihood was used for extraction. The fit of the structural model identified using EFA was examined using CFA with multiple fit indices. The results of the EFA suggested one factor structure accounting for 57.22% of the total variance. All the UEFI items showed substantial loadings on the single factor that ranged from 0.51 to 0.85. The CFA multiple fit indices did not support the fit of the unidimensional structure at the first run of the analysis. Adding error covariance to items of similar function led to good fit of the data to the modified unidimensional model; χ
2 = 665.94 (df = 162,
P < 0.001), χ
2/df = 2.88, Tucker–Lewis index (TLI) = 0.91, comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.92, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.086 (90% CI = 0.077-0.095), and standardized root mean residual (SRMR) = 0.045. The results of the EFA supported this unidimensional structure of the UEFI while the CFA supported this unidimensional structure after accounting for possible response dependency among some of the items. Clinicians and researchers can use one total score for the Arabic UEFI that reflects the level of upper extremity function.
Desenvolvimento de um Braço Robótico com Controle Multimodal Usando o Controlador ESP8266 NodeMCU
Authors: Souza Joedson da Silva , Ferreira Magnum S. de A. P. , Costa Daniel dos Anjos
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho aborda a implementação de um braço robótico com três diferentes mecanismos de controle projetados para serem utilizados de forma paralela. Desenvolvemos os seguintes mecanismos de controle: um controle local por botões na placa, um controle remoto por aplicativo mobile e interface web, e um controle por voz. Foi usado o ESP8266 NodeMCU para processar os sinais de entrada provenientes de cada um dos mecanismos de controle. Em decorrência da limitação da quantidade de entradas digitais da placa de processamento, foi usado um circuito integrado de codificação 74HC148. No desenvolvimento do mecanismo de controle remoto por aplicativo e por voz utilizamos a plataforma Blynk IoT e as tecnologias Google Assistente e IFTTT.
Pensamento Computacional: Uma proposta de Itinerário Formativo para o Ensino Médio
Authors: Batista Samara Laís C. , Machado Érica P. , Santos Maria Cristina N. dos , Sena André Luis S. , Palito Thamyres T. C.
Published: April 2024

A reformulação do Ensino Básico brasileiro proposta pela Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) tornou-se um grande desafio para ser implementada. Portanto, este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar a elaboração do Itinerário Formativo em Pensamento Computacional (PC), como uma forma de atender as normativas da BNCC e alcançar os objetivos esperados. Para tanto, a metodologia adotada para a formulação desse Itinerário, pauta-se na aplicação de oficinas pedagógicas relacionadas ao PC. Desta forma, foi elaborado um guia pedagógico, estruturado de acordo com as diretrizes da BNCC, bem como organizado um cronograma programático para uma futura implementação em turmas do 1º ano de Ensino Médio das Escolas Públicas.
Sustainable Finance in der öffentlichen Verwaltung
Authors: Fink Alexander , Paillette-Liettilä Akseli , Schilling Donata , Ziemer Jasper ,   Emma,   Schwiddessen
Published: April 2024

Dieser Beitrag analysiert die Rolle der öffentlichen Verwaltung im Bereich Sustainable Finance als Finanzmarktteilnehmerin. Diskutiert werden bisher Erreichtes, Herausforderungen und Möglichkeiten der öffentlichen Verwaltung, durch die Auswahl und Ausgestaltung von Finanzanlagen und Finanzierungsinstrumenten einen Beitrag zu einer nachhaltigeren Verwendung realer Ressourcen zu leisten. Dieser erste Teil des Beitrags beleuchtet die grundsätzlichen Möglichkeiten der Einflussnahme der öffentlichen Hand als Finanzmarktteilnehmerin, die im Vergleich zu ihrer Rolle als gesetzliche, regulatorische und steuerliche Rahmensetzerin deutlich begrenzt sind. Zudem gibt der vorliegende Teil einen Überblick über relevante Sustainable Finance Standards und auf der Ebene des Bundes, der Länder und der Kommunen bereits umgesetzte Sustainable Finance Maßnahmen in den Bereichen Finanzanlage und Ausgestaltung von Finanzierungsinstrumenten. In Teil 2 des Beitrags werden vor dem Hintergrund der relevanten empirischen Evidenz konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen ausgesprochen.
Challenges of empowering gender equality in the small and medium enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: Kenzheali Y. А.
Published: April 2024

This article explores the multifaceted challenges of fostering gender equality within Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kazakhstan, with a detailed examination across the insurance, IT, marketing, and automotive sectors. Employing regression analysis, the study meticulously investigates the influence of gender on several professional dimensions: leadership roles, salary disparities, and marital status. The findings reveal distinct patterns of gender inequality across the industries. In the insurance sector, female leaders are notably compensated less than their male counterparts, highlighting a direct salary gap influenced by gender. The IT industry is characterized by a pronounced shortage of female professionals, attributed to prevailing stereotypes regarding gender suitability for technical roles. Although the marketing industry exhibits a comparatively smaller wage gap, it still struggles with underrepresentation of women in leadership positions. The most stark inequality is observed in the automotive industry, where women not only receive lower salaries but are also subjected to diminished professional privileges, underpinned by perceptions questioning their capabilities. The study underscores the critical need for targeted interventions by both the government and corporate sectors to mitigate these disparities. It advocates for the implementation of comprehensive measures, including specialized training programs for female leaders, alongside policies that ensure equitable pay and opportunities. This research contributes to the broader discourse on gender equality, urging for a strategic and collaborative approach to dismantle the systemic barriers that women face in Kazakhstan's SME landscape.
Artificial intelligence in education: analysis of dynamics, perception, and prospects for integration
Authors: Dzhanegizova А. , Nurseiit А. М. , Vyborova К. S.
Published: April 2024

This article delves into the intricate relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the educational ecosystem, particularly within higher education. It embarks on a detailed examination of how AI's integration influences teaching methodologies, learning experiences, and research processes while also casting a spotlight on the accompanying challenges and concerns. Specifically, it scrutinizes the repercussions on pedagogical communication and student engagement, underpinning its analysis with a study that encompasses an array of dimensions: the fluctuation in student populations and the density of higher educational institutions, the degree of digitalization within these entities, and comprehensive questionnaire responses from students that reveal their perceptions and attitudes towards AI's role in education. This study aims to explore the perspectives and experiences of a critical stakeholder group: students. By dedicating focused attention to both the opportunities and obstacles presented by AI in education, this study aims to foster a nuanced comprehension of its impact. It critically evaluates the potential benefits and drawbacks, equipping stakeholders with the insight needed to navigate the evolving educational landscape. Furthermore, this research aims to spotlight trends in digital competitiveness within the educational sector and propose strategic recommendations for achieving a harmonious balance between innovative and traditional pedagogical approaches. Such balance is pivotal for crafting forward-thinking educational strategies amidst the rapid integration of AI technologies. Through this comprehensive analysis, the study seeks to contribute to the broader discourse on optimizing AI's potential in education while mitigating its challenges, thereby supporting the advancement of an education system that is both innovative and inclusive.
The development of citizenship in adolescents: The struggle between the influence of the Family, the peer group and the public school
Authors: Ramírez Montes Luis Antonio
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research was to show that the differences in the social context in which adolescents live and study, as well as the people with whom they interact, exert different types of influence on their thinking, among other things, about the importance of citizenship, their stance on reporting a crime or abuse, and the reasons for voting for a political party or candidate. To collect the data, a questionnaire of "citizen opinions and attitudes" was designed with multiple-choice answers with a Likert-type scale, which inquires about some topics that arise from the concept of citizenship and are developed during the secondary level of public education in Mexico. A sample of 323 adolescents attending the three secondary school grades at the end of the 2021-2022 school year was studied. The case studies consisted of two public schools of the general modality, which had different academic grades and levels of marginalization. The results showed that the characteristics of the social context and the socializing agents with whom the students lived encouraged ways of thinking that were opposed to the citizenship competencies sought by the educational institution.
EDUKASI TATA KELOLA PEMERINTAHAN MELALUI PETA UNTUK PENATAAN WILAYAH DI DUSUN YENEMYO KAMPUNG SUSKUN DISTRIK ARSO TIMUR
Authors: Tasik Yakop , Daerobo Hans Yohanes Elrix
Published: April 2024

Dusun Yanemyo Kampung Suskun adalah salah satu kampung di distrik Arso Timur Kabupaten Keerom provinsi Papua yang masyarakatnya majemuk dimana sebagian besar adalah masyarakat asli Papua dan sisanya adalah masyarakat dari berbagai suku di seluruh Indonesia. Di kampung Suskun yaitu terdiri atas  RT 3, RT 4 dan RT 5 yang rencana akan dimekarkan menjadi sebuah kampung baru maka sudah tentu membutuhkan berbagai dokumen pendukung serta pemahaman pengelolahan kampung khususnya tata kelola pemeritnahan yang baik (good governance) bagi para tokoh dan warga. Namun yang menjadi permasalahan saat ini adalah dokumen-dokumen dimaksud belum Lengkap serta pemahaman terkait  tata kelola pemerintahan yang baik belum sepenuhnya dipahami. Oleh sebab itu maksud dan tujuan dilaksanakan kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah membantu mengadakan dokumen-dokumen tersebut, mensosialisasikan manfaatnya, pembekalan pengetahuan terkait tata kelola pemerintahan yang baik melalui sosialisasi kepada pemerintah dan masyarakat setempat. Metode pengabdian yang dilakukan adalah, melakukan survey terhadap lokasi pengbadian yakni RT 3, RT 4 dan RT 5, melakukan pemetaan, sosialisasi manfaat dan penggunaan Peta dalam rangka peningkatan kualitas pelayanan pemeritahan kampung ( Good Governance) bagi aparat dan masyarakat setempat.Hasil dari pengabdian ini adalah telah terbentuk peta-peta wilayah pemekaran, sehingga pelayanan publik dan pemahaman tentang pelaksanaan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan yang Baik (Good Governance) di tingkat kampung seperti penataan wilayah kampung dan pengenalan prinsip-prinsip Good Governance terlaksana dengan baik. Terjadi peningkatan kualitas dan kuantitas pelayanan yang dibutuhkan dalam upaya pemekaran kampung.
  Kata Kunci : Pemekaran, Pemetaan, Good Governance, Sosialisasi, Peningkatan Kualitas Pelayanan.
The Not-Smuggling Problem: The Effects of the United States’ Overbroad Definition of Migrant Smuggling on Migrant Families
Authors: Martinez Valeria
Published: April 2024

By signing and ratifying the United Nations Protocol Against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, the United States promised to the international community and to its citizens that it would adhere to a legal criminal definition of migrant smuggling that protects migrant families by only targeting in its language the organized offenders that aim to benefit financially or materially. After it made this promise, the United States did not amend 8 U.S.C. § 1324 to conform fully with the protocol. Contrary to the demands of the protocol, the statute does not establish as an element of the base offense of migrant smuggling intent for financial or material benefit. Instead, a prosecutor can decide whether to charge as a migrant smuggler one family member who assists another in entering unlawfully to the United States. The repercussions of this overbroad understanding of migrant smuggling are felt most in the immigration context in which a mother entering unlawfully into the United States while holding her infant is barred from seeking legal admission to the United States. This Article analyzes the protocol and finds that the United States falls short of its promise. I argue for amending 8 U.S.C. § 1324 and I propose that the United States extend the protocol’s targeted migrant smuggling definition to its immigration statutes.
Foreign Policy Collaborations to Manage Migration in the Americas
Authors: McKinnon Sara L. , Barbato Erin M.
Published: April 2024

This Essay examines the impact of foreign policy collaborations, leading up to the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection, signed by twenty Western Hemisphere governments in 2022, on peoples' possibilities for migration and residence. Engaging Critical Legal Rhetoric and Rhetorical Historiography methodologies, this Essay examines the long history of foreign policy and interstate partnerships in the Americas to manage human migration in the region. We argue that foreign policy collaborations are yet another method to augment US power and influence in the region, limit possibilities for human migration northward, and completely remake the regional landscape of borders and nation-state sovereignty in the Americas. After outlining our methodology, our analysis begins with the collaborative response to the Central American civil wars of the 1980s and 1990s and the rhetoric deployed to warrant the political arrangements. In Part II.B., we examine discourse and political arrangements from the period between 2014-2021 when more Central Americans, especially families and minors, began presenting at the US-Mexico border than Mexican migrants. Our final section considers the regional collaborations implemented since 2021 to manage and regulate movement from South America to North America. Reading the moments together, we see the development of a regional migration management infrastructure through foreign policy collaborations to shift human migration south, farther away from the US southern border, and to prevent individuals from reaching territories where they may be able to seek asylum and other forms of humanitarian immigration relief. To conclude, we discuss the implications of a regional migration management system and suggest a need to rethink what nation-state borders are, how they function, and how collaborating countries serve each other's goals.
Migrant Labor Reforms as Human Rights Legacy of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Authors: Bantekas Ilias
Published: April 2024

Countries in the Gulf rely on migrant flows to serve their economies, particularly in the construction and infrastructure-development fields. The FIFA World Cup is a catalyst for human rights, particularly labor reforms. This Article argues that in the case of developing states with poor human rights records, such as Qatar, who go on to host the event, their success should be measured by reference to progress. Progress itself should be assessed by reference to the status quo from the time of bidding up until and after the hosting of the tournament. This progress is a form of incremental implementation and is an incubator for human rights reform at the legislative level as well as a matter of culture by the people of the host state. A combination of both ensures that an enhanced human rights culture will not only culminate in broad legislative reform, but also that regression will be eliminated. The Article examines labor reforms as a manifestation of both legislative and cultural reform and notes that while there is a lot more that Qatar can do, its “progress” is significant and is the benchmark for its own future as well as for the Arab and Muslim world.