bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection and Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women in Primary Care Settings in South India: A Cohort Study
Authors: Ulaganeethi Revathi , Dorairajan Gowri , Rajkumari Nonika , Jayaraman Suganya , Subramanian Sadhana , Saya Ganesh Kumar
Published: June 2024

Background:

Soil-transmitted helminth infections (STHs) in pregnancy have been linked to maternal anemia, low birth weight, and adverse perinatal outcomes. STH includes Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, and Trichuris trichiura. However, conflicting evidence exists regarding these effects. Hence, we aimed to assess the association of STH infections with perinatal outcomes.

Methods and Materials:

A community-based cohort study was conducted among pregnant women in primary care settings in Puducherry, South India, during December 2019 to April 2021. Stool samples were collected for STH screening and confirmed using polymerase chain reaction. Information on perinatal outcomes and hemoglobin levels were extracted from case records. The association of pre-term birth, low birth weight, anemia, and miscarriages with STH infection was analyzed using the Chi-square test.

Results:

Among the 650 women enrolled, 58 (8.9%) had one of the STH infections. At the time of recruitment, 336 (52.0%) women had anemia. Twenty-four women (3.7%) had miscarriages, 14 (2.2%) had pre-term birth, and 65 (10.4%) had low-birth-weight (LBW) babies. All 14 pre-term babies had LBW, and out of 65 LBW, 40 were in mothers with anemia. Incidence of LBW, pre-term deliveries, and anemia were higher in women with STH than in those without STH (LBW: 12.3% vs 10.2%, P = 0.62; pre-term: 3.5% vs 2.1%, P = 0.5; and anemia: 54.4% vs 51.85, P = 0.7).

Conclusion:

Though the incidence of anemia, LBW, and pre-term delivery was higher in women with STH infections compared to those without STH, we did not find any significant association between the presence of STH infections and perinatal outcomes.
A Successful Reinforcement and Restoration of an Already Damaged Post and Core in a Teeth with an Existing Crown That Has Received Endodontic Treatment: 3 Case Reports
Authors: Kanwar Balkaran Singh , Sharma Neeraj , Goel Munish , Aggarwal Nidhi
Published: June 2024

Once correctly indicated, endodontic retreatment requires the preservation of dental components. Effective treatment of teeth with severe damage to the structure of the tooth relies not only on successful endodontic treatment but also on timely postendodontic tooth repair after the same endodontic. Furthermore, for teeth with intracanal posts, the evolution of endodontic procedures and materials has decreased the indication of surgical treatment. Underneath an undamaged crown is a typical clinical occurrence of broken coronal tooth structure. The tooth can be repaired with a post and core if the underlying root is in good condition, and then, the crown is refabricated. This article outlines a method for the aforementioned scenario that makes use of the current unbroken crown. The entire crown was later rescued, and a damaged post and core were also discovered in the canal. The retrieved metallic post was re-cemented in the post space then the undamaged crown was adjusted to fit it, and the opposing arch maintained occlusion. Next, a composite resin that can be dual-cured and built up was poured into the crown, molding it to fit onto the broken tooth. As we know, the core buildup material has a property of dual curing that means it can be self-cured as well as light-cured. Hence, we waited and allowed it to get set by itself chemically. Then, after we carefully removed the crown from over it, a brand-new composite resin core was discovered and adhered to the tooth structure after that we light-cured it for complete the setting process. After that, dual-cured core build-up composite resin was used to re-cement the crown to the core. Even after a year of follow-up, the method of strengthening the tooth’s core and restoring it with the current crown was shown to be effective.
An Unusual Life-threatening Presentation of a Common Complication in a Postoperative Case of Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Oesophagectomy
Authors: Patel Niki , Sharma Jagdeep , Mitra Lalita Gouri , Walia Harsimran Singh , Jaswal Sofia
Published: June 2024

Oesophagectomy is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is associated with various complications such as anastomotic leaks, thoracic duct leaks, bleeding, aspiration pneumonia, arrhythmias and nerve palsies. A minimally invasive approach to surgery is preferred due to the reduced risk of associated complications. We report the case of a 65-year-old female who underwent oesophagectomy. Her postoperative phase was eventful as she developed a massive oronasal bleed, which was later found to be caused by an anastomotic leak causing erosion of the blood vessels. Our patient was resuscitated and managed with an emergent exploratory laparotomy. Herein, we report this case to highlight the importance of focussing on case-specific common complications manifesting in unusual presentations.
Enlarging Pericardial Thrombus Thwarted in Time - A Case Report
Authors: Chandramohan Deepa , Damodaran Dileep , Varghese Jinu , Damodaran Deepak , Mannalathil Sahil
Published: June 2024

An acute haemopericardium due to central venous catheter (CVC) insertion can be catastrophic if not recognised promptly. In the tight confines of the pericardial sac, the haemopericardium, coupled with the rare presentation of a rapidly enlarging pericardial thrombus, can propel a hitherto reversible event into an irreversible one. In the highly possible event of cardiac arrest, with the massive thrombus compressing the right ventricle, the chance of attaining return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is dim due to ineffective ventricular re-filling during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In the presence of a thrombus, pericardiocentesis will be futile. Furthermore, the likelihood of re-occurrence of cardiac arrest is relatively high even if ROSC is attained. We report a case of rapidly-growing pericardial thrombus in a post-cardiac arrest patient with acute haemopericardium following CVC insertion. Timely recognition of enlarging pericardial clots causing pericardial tamponade, with the aid of point-of-care-ultrasonography, is crucial, and emergency pericardiotomy improves the failure-to-rescue index in such patients.
Major Pelvic Ortho-oncological Surgeries
Authors: Singh Shiksha , Saksena Shalini
Published: June 2024

Background and Aims:

Anaesthesia for pelvic tumour surgeries is challenging because of major blood loss, extensive tissue damage, hypothermia due to the longer duration of surgery, unusual and frequent change in positions, ongoing postoperative blood loss and post-operative pain management. This retrospective study aimed to assess the perioperative anaesthetic management for patients undergoing major pelvic tumour surgeries in our institute.

Methods:

We collected data from 20 patients from the patient files, anaesthesia records and electronic medical records about demographics, type and duration of surgery, pre-operative morbidities, preoperative chemotherapy/radiotherapy, intraoperative anaesthesia management with respect to fluids, blood loss, blood products transfused and postoperative pain management and complications. Data were summarised using percentages for categorical data and medians for continuous data.

Results:

Sixteen patients were given epidural and general anaesthesia, while four were given only general anaesthesia. The median duration of surgery was 7 h (interquartile range [IQR] 5–10 h). Multiple surgeons were involved in four cases. The median blood loss was 1500 ml (IQR 550–2750 mL); nine patients needed massive blood transfusions. Navigation-guided surgical cuts were made in eight patients. Three required postoperative mechanical ventilation. The pain was managed by epidural infusions and intravenous patient-controlled fentanyl infusions. The postoperative complication was seen in two patients in the form of wound infection and a post-operative bleed.

Conclusion:

The major pelvic orthopaedic oncological surgeries require meticulous attention to patient-centric perioperative care. A dedicated team approach with a definitive surgical plan, anticipating complications and their timely intervention, pain management and postoperative rehabilitation can lead to improved outcomes.
Navigating Complexity
Authors: Jonna Dhatri , Gupta Bhavna , Kumar Ajit , Puthran Roopali
Published: June 2024

A 55-year-old woman with adenocarcinoma rectum and adnexal mass with suspected peritoneal/omental deposits was scheduled for diagnostic laparoscopy to rule out peritoneal metastasis, stage the cancer and decide further management. Shortly after tracheal intubation with the rapid sequence technique, the patient’s saturation level dropped to 88%. This case highlights the importance of ventilatory strategies along with surgical intervention for management and uneventful outcomes.
Prediction of Paediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients Using Machine Learning
Authors: Ponnusamy Raja Rajeswari , Cheak Lim Chun , Ling Elaine Chan Wan , Chin Lim Sern
Published: June 2024

Paediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues, leading to organ damage. Advances in medical technology and the integration of artificial intelligence have significantly reduced the mortality rate of pSLE patients and improved their quality of life. Various studies have explored the link between environmental pollution and pSLE, utilizing machine learning to identify common gene expressions associated with the disease. However, the application of machine learning, particularly neural networks, to predict the status of pSLE patients over different timeframes remains underexplored. This study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of  support vector machines (SVMs) and neural networks in predicting the status of pSLE patients. Results show that without SMOTE balancing, both SVMs and neural networks achieved an accuracy of 68.09%, while neural networks achieved the highest accuracy of 77.78% after SMOTE balancing. Healthcare stakeholders can employ these machine learning techniques to provide early insights into patients' future health status based on their current condition, thereby improving patient outcomes.
Semantics, Specification Logic, and Hoare Logic of Exact Real Computation
Authors: Park Sewon , Brauße Franz , Collins Pieter , Kim SunYoung , Konečný Michal , Lee Gyesik , Müller Norbert , Neumann Eike , Preining Norbert , Ziegler Martin
Published: June 2024

We propose a simple imperative programming language, ERC, that features
arbitrary real numbers as primitive data type, exactly. Equipped with a
denotational semantics, ERC provides a formal programming language-theoretic
foundation to the algorithmic processing of real numbers. In order to capture
multi-valuedness, which is well-known to be essential to real number
computation, we use a Plotkin powerdomain and make our programming language
semantics computable and complete: all and only real functions computable in
computable analysis can be realized in ERC. The base programming language
supports real arithmetic as well as implicit limits; expansions support
additional primitive operations (such as a user-defined exponential function).
By restricting integers to Presburger arithmetic and real coercion to the
`precision' embedding $\mathbb{Z}\ni p\mapsto 2^p\in\mathbb{R}$, we arrive at a
first-order theory which we prove to be decidable and model-complete. Based on
said logic as specification language for preconditions and postconditions, we
extend Hoare logic to a sound (w.r.t. the denotational semantics) and
expressive system for deriving correct total correctness specifications.
Various examples demonstrate the practicality and convenience of our language
and the extended Hoare logic.
FINANCIAL EDUCATION OF THE NATION: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Shanava Zviad , Vanishvili Merab
Published: June 2024

The article, based on the latest literary sources and comprehensive factual material, studies and assesses the current level of financial education of the population of Georgia; discusses important components of financial education, financial knowledge, financial behavior, and financial relationships; calculates the generalizing rate of financial education of the population. Based on the submitted answers by the respondents, the report derived financial literacy scores. Financial literacy constitutes the combination of financial knowledge, financial behavior, and financial attitudes. These components were studied separately and scores were assigned to each of them individually. The financial knowledge score takes a value between 0-7 based on the 7 core knowledge questions of the survey; the financial behavior score takes a value between 0-9 based on the responses to 9 behavior questions and statements; lastly, the financial attitude score was calculated using a 5-point scale based on an average of the answers to three attitudinal statements. In this case, respondents assessed their attitudes (i.e. how much they agreed or disagreed with given statements) from 1 point (i.e. fully agreed) to 5 points (fully disagreed). The overall financial literacy score is obtained as the sum of the three individual scores (financial knowledge (7), financial behavior (9), and financial attitudes (5)). Thus, the overall financial literacy score can take a value between 1 to 21 and can also be normalized by multiplying to 100 (100/21). Both scales - i.e. 21-point scale and 100-point scale- are used throughout this document for reporting purposes.
Innovación de producto en PyMes de alimentos en Quito – Ecuador, análisis de oferta exportable
Authors: Rodriguez-Llore Andrés Samir , Esquivel Walter Darío , Solís-Muñoz Juan Bautista
Published: June 2024

La matriz productiva ecuatoriana y su oferta exportable se han caracterizado históricamente por productos sin transformación sustancial, en el presente trabajo a través del estudio de subpartidas arancelarias en PyMEs de alimentos registradas en la ciudad de Quito, Ecuador, se identificará la existencia o no de innovación de producto mediante el análisis de nuevas subpartidas exportadas o exportaciones realizadas hacía un nuevo mercado en el periodo comprendido entre el 2019 y 2023, las industrias seleccionadas fueron aquellas que tienen relación en su CIIU con la producción de alimentos, no se tomó en cuenta bebidas, bebidas alcohólicas, ni tabaco. Los resultados obtenidos demostraron la existencia de innovación de producto en las PyMEs de Quito, sin embargo, no fueron significativos por el bajo porcentaje de empresas que innovaron en sus exportaciones. Es importante que el sector público active mecanismos para incentivar la innovación como financiamiento, capacitaciones, clúster, atracción de IED, entre otros.
Estudio de viabilidad comercial de un local de Yogur Griego en Cuenca, Ecuador
Authors: Vélez-Serrano Diego Gustavo , Tapia- Tapia Mario Enrique , Ramon Poma Glenda Maricela
Published: June 2024

La presente investigación se enfoca en el análisis de la viabilidad comercial de un local de Yogurt Griego en Cuenca, Ecuador, evalúa la factibilidad económica y de comercialización de este producto en un mercado competitivo. En un contexto donde la búsqueda de opciones alimentarias saludables y nutritivas ha ganado relevancia. El objetivo principal es determinar si la apertura y operación de un establecimiento especializado en Yogurt Griego en Cuenca es comercialmente viable. Para abordar esta interrogante, se emplea una metodología que combina la observación de datos concretos, el desarrollo de teorías generales y la aplicación de deducciones para formular predicciones específicas. Se destaca el uso de cuestionarios como instrumento para recopilar datos cuantitativos sobre la demanda del producto y las preferencias de los consumidores en la ciudad de Cuenca. La población objetivo incluye tanto a clientes actuales como potenciales del Yogurt Griego en la zona geográfica de interés. Los resultados obtenidos permiten identificar las preferencias de los consumidores, resaltando la importancia de ofrecer productos que satisfagan estas demandas específicas. Se subraya la necesidad de una planificación estratégica integral que incluya la diferenciación del producto, la comprensión del mercado local, la fijación de precios competitivos y el diseño de estrategias de marketing efectivas para atraer y retener clientes potenciales. En definitiva, el estudio resalta la importancia de la viabilidad comercial en un entorno competitivo como el de Cuenca, Ecuador, y la necesidad de una gestión eficiente y una planificación detallada para garantizar el éxito a largo plazo del negocio de Yogurt Griego.
MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN ANAK MENGENAL ANGKA MELALUI BERMAIN KARTU ANGKA DI TK AL AMIN MUHAMMAD II TELUK PANDAN
Authors: Jaya Ilham , Nurliana Nurliana
Published: June 2024

Tujuan penelitian tindakan kelas ini adalah untuk mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan mengenal angka melalui bermain kartu angka pada anak  usia 5-6 tahun di TK Al Amin Muhammad II Kec. Teluk Pandan tahun Pembelajaran 2023/2024 yang berjumlah 13 anak yang terdiri dari 5 anak laki-laki dan 8 anak perempuan dengan usia rata-rata 6 tahun. Pelaksanaan penelitian pembelajaran ini dilaksanakan melalui empat tahap, yaitu Perencanaan (planning), Pelaksanaan (acting), Pengamatan (observing) dan Refleksi (reflecting). (Suharsini Arikunto, 2006). Kemampuan mengenal angka anak pada awalnya ditemukan rendah, rata-rata penguasaan 28% pada aspek mengenal angka seperti berhitung menyebutkan angka, serta meniru tulisan angka. Hal ini disebabkan tingkat minat dan konsentrasi anak yang rendah, kurangnya inovasi pembelajaran baik berupa media maupun metode yang digunakan. Setelah dilakukan tindakan siklus I melalui bermain kartu angka dengan tema alat komunikasi, penelitian menujukkan hasil belajar siswa meningkat menjadi 39%. Presentase tersebut mengalami kenaikan 11%. Presentase ini semakin naik sampai diadakannya tindakan siklus II yaitu  74%.
THE CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE VISION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS IN HEALTHCARE
Authors: Atık Ipek
Published: June 2024

This study examines the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the healthcare sector, particularly in the areas of medical imaging, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient monitoring. AI's ability to analyze medical images more accurately and quickly, diagnose diseases at an early stage, create personalized treatment plans, and continuously monitor patient conditions has significantly enhanced the quality and accessibility of healthcare services. However, the ethical, privacy, and security issues associated with AI underscore the need for these technologies to be responsibly integrated into the healthcare sector. Moving forward, the role of AI in healthcare services is expected to expand, and realizing this potential in an ethical and secure manner will require ongoing effort.
Is Artificial Intelligence against/for Better Ethical Scientific Research?
Authors: Yaşar Huriye , Karagücük Vasif
Published: June 2024

Artificial intelligence has become a highly debated topic globally. Its impact and the changes it brings in every field prompt a reassessment of the human factor's contribution. This study aims to examine the use of artificial intelligence for academic purposes for researchers. In the study, ethical concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in scientific research are explained descriptively. Various studies and opinions regarding this matter in the literature have been examined. While artificial intelligence has become a part of everyday life and a reality, it cannot be separated from scientific research processes and environments. It should be remembered that regardless of how successful artificial intelligence is in all these processes, the role and impact of researchers remain constant. Researchers have to be capable of responding to the changing needs and demands of the evolving world, producing works that are free from any bias and incorrect information, and being ethically sensitive.
Cancer and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Tutar Leyla
Published: June 2024

Cancer is a multifactorial group of diseases that are known to affect human life with incidence and mortality rates. Artificial Intelligence and the development of new strategies in cancer treatment are of great importance in helping physicians apply optimized treatment tailored to the patient, overcoming both physical and psychological difficulties, and preventing the recurrence and spread of the disease. Thanks to the field of health and Artificial Intelligence, which are integrated with current developments in coordination with each other, great advances have been made and continue to be made in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of cancer, one of the major problems of our age.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN FINANSIAL TERMINAL PARKIR ELEKTRONIK DI KOTA TABANAN (STUDI KASUS: JALAN GAJAH MADA BARAT)
Authors: Tapa I Gede Fery Surya , Kumara I Nyoman Indra , Indrashwara Decky Cipta , Putra I Made Pratista Dwi
Published: June 2024

Parkir merupakan keadaan  tidak  bergerak  suatu  kendaraan  yang  bersifat  sementara, permasalahan parkir akan timbul jika suatu tempat seperti perdagangan, kantor, sekolah, dan lainnya tidak mempunyai lahan untuk parkir. Penelitian memiliki tujuan untuk dilakukan analisis kelayakan finansial penerapan Terminal Parkir Elektronik. Data dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer yang didapat melalui survei inventarisasi parkir, survei patroli parkir, dan data sekunder tersebut didapat dari instansi pemerintah daerah. Untuk mengetahui kelayakan finansial dapat diukur dari besar nilai dari NPV, BCR, IRR dan Discounted Pay Back Periode (PBP). Hasil dari analisis karakteristik parkir untuk kendaraan sepeda motor diperoleh jumlah 108 kendaraan dan indeks parker (IP) 0,527, sedangkan kendaraan ringan diperoleh jumlah 64 kendaraan dan indeks parker (IP) 0,621. Hasil perhitungan nilai kelayakan finansial dengan besar suku bunga 5,75% /tahun diperoleh untuk skenario 1 didapat NPV Rp 3,173,182,672,-, BCR 1,003, IRR 6% , skenario 2 didapat NPV Rp -434,892,290,-, BCR 0.9, IRR -26%, dan skenario 3 didapat NPV Rp 3,588,013,594,- , BCR 1,13, dan IRR 19%. Hasil analisis sensitivitas dan Payback Period didapat skenario 3 dan 1 dikatakan layak sedangkan skenario 2 dikatakan tidak layak
Rutas para el uso de estrategias pedagógicas, hacia una educación inclusiva en el nivel preprimario
Authors: Morales Pineda Diana Patricia
Published: June 2024

PROBLEMA: la inexistencia de rutas para el uso de estrategias pedagógicas docentes, que permitan lograr una educación inclusiva en el nivel preprimario. OBJETIVO: establecer rutas de estrategias pedagógicas docentes mediante un recurso informativo y efectivo en su implementación para lograr una educación inclusiva en el nivel preprimario. MÉTODO: se implementó la metodología de investigación-acción, entrevistando a una muestra de cinco docentes del nivel descrito anteriormente. RESULTADOS: en últimas instancias de la ejecución de esta investigación, se obtuvieron resultados sobre la implementación de la guía de rutas para el uso de estrategias pedagógicas docentes, hacia una educación inclusiva en el nivel preprimario, los cuales, fueron generados por las docentes que participaron en la aplicación de la guía como prueba piloto y presentados por medio de un trabajo escrito, evidenciando que sí se puede lograr una educación inclusiva, toda vez se apliquen las rutas y estrategias adecuadamente. CONCLUSIÓN: se establece a través de un recurso físico informativo rutas que dotan de conocimiento e indican los pasos específicos y estrategias pedagógicas que el docente puede utilizar en el salón de clases y a la vez lograr una educación inclusiva en el nivel preprimario.
Sağlık Çalışanlarında Algılanan Yönetici Desteği İle Psikolojik Sahiplenme Arasında Örgütsel Öğrenmenin Rolü ve Sosyodemografik Özelliklerin Etkisi
Authors: Polat Zeynep , Köse Aslı
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırmanın amaçlarından biri sağlık çalışanlarının sosyodemografik özelliklerinin algılanan yönetici desteği, psikolojik sahiplenme ve örgütsel öğrenme üzerinde etkisini değerlendirmektir. Diğer bir amacı ise algılanan yönetici desteği ile psikolojik sahiplenme arasındaki ilişkide örgütsel öğrenmenin aracı rolünü açıklamaktır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak algılanan yönetici desteği, psikolojik sahiplenme ve örgütsel öğrenme ölçeklerinden oluşan anket formu kullanılmıştır. Erzincan ilinde 386 gönüllü katılım sağlayan sağlık çalışanından veriler toplanmıştır. Sağlık çalışanlarının sosyodemografik özelliklerine göre algıladıkları yönetici desteği, psikolojik sahiplenme ve örgütsel öğrenme düzeyleri değerlendirilmiştir. Sağlık çalışanlarının algılanan yönetici desteği ile sosyodemografik özellikleri arasında, psikolojik sahiplenme düzeyleri ile cinsiyet, medeni durum ve eğitim düzeylerine göre anlamlı bir farklılık olamadığı belirlenmiştir. Sağlık çalışanlarının çalışma sürelerine ve yaş değişkenine göre psikolojik sahiplenme düzeyleri arasında istatistiksel düzeyde anlamlı bir farklılık olduğu saptanmıştır. Örgütsel öğrenme düzeyleri ile cinsiyet, medeni durum, eğitim düzeylerine ve çalışma sürelerine göre bir farklılık olmadığı sonucuna varılmıştır. Sağlık çalışanlarında algılanan yönetici desteğinin psikolojik sahiplenme üzerinde orta düzeyde, algılanan yönetici desteğinin psikolojik sahiplenme etkisinde ise örgütsel öğrenmenin kısmi aracı etkisi olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Effect of 24 sessions of stretching exercises performed before resistance exercises on hemodynamic responses
Authors: Da Silva Araújo Gleisson , Rodrigues da Conceição Rodrigo , Da Silva Telles Luiz Guilherme , Monteiro Estêvão Rios , Corrêa Neto Victor , Miranda Humberto , Lopes Evangelista Alexandre , Macedo Vianna Jeferson , Moutinho Leitão Luis Filipe , De Souza Ribeiro Michelle , Giannocco Gisele , Da Silva Novaes Jefferson
Published: June 2024

The present study aimed to compare the effect of 24 sessions of stretching exercises performed before resistance exercises versus resistance exercise sessions on the hemodynamic responses of sedentary individuals. Thirty volunteers (26.76±6.29 years old, 81.56±10.66 kg body weight, 1.74±0.07 m height, and 26.74 ±.82 kg/m2 body mass index) participated in this study. After performing the test and retest of 10 maximum repetitions (10RM), the volunteers were divided into 3 groups: a) stretching exercise + resistance exercise (SE+RE); b) resistance exercise (RE) and c) control group (CG). The RE was composed of 3 sets of 10 repetitions at 80% of 10RM with a 2-minute interval between sets of RE preceded or not by 3 sets of 30 seconds of SE. Blood pressure (BP) was assessed using an automatic oscillometric device at session 0, session 12 and session 24 of training. Systolic BP (SBP), diastolic BP (DBP), mean BP (MAP), heart rate (HR), double product (DP) and oxygen saturation (SpO2) were measured after 10 minutes of rest. Comparison between groups was performed by Kruskal Wallis test with Bonferroni correction and 5% significance (p < 0.05). DBP showed significant difference when comparing session 0 vs. session 24 (p = 0.006) for the RE protocol. MAP decreased significantly after session 24 for the RE protocol compared to the other protocols (p = 0.016) and difference between session 0 vs. session 24 (p = 0.022). Significant difference was found in SE + RE protocol (p = 0.029) compared to session 0 vs. session 24 GC. This study showed that RE improved the DBP and MAP response and that the combination of SE+RE improved the SpO2 response after 24 training sessions.
Keywords: stretching, strength training, cardiovascular system, blood pressure, heart rate
Fantasy Cartola FC como experiência de lazer de interesses físico: experiência da Liga PET UFMS
Authors: Vagner Pereira da Silva Junior , Mendonça Luan Mendonça , Jank Julia , Martins Maria Eduarda , Espírito Santo João Victor , Costa Alan
Published: June 2024

O fantasy Cartola FC consiste em aplicativo voltado à gamificação do futebol. Considerando a relevância de promover o lazer, dado as possibilidades que o aplicativo oferece à contemplação, ao conhecimento e à prática, o grupo de Educação Física do Programa de Educação Tutorial da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul promoveu em 2023 a liga PET UFMS. O objetivo do manuscrito é relatar a experiência vivenciada com a ação. Trata-se de um relato de experiência, que contou com a participação de 26 acadêmicos. Realizado entre abril e dezembro de 2023, figurou como mecanismo de ampliação das possibilitadas de experiências contemplativas, de conhecimento e práticas do lazer de interesse físico entre universitários, como também promoveu o conhecimento, a avaliação e a produção midiática aos petianos, organizadores da liga. Conclui-se que a ação dispõe de condições não apenas entretenimento, mas também educação para o lazer e pelo lazer.
Palavras-chave: Lazer; Universitário; Futebol.
The Role of Digital Technologies in Education: Benefits and Challenges
Authors: Dr Shaheen Parveen  , Shaikh Imran Ramzan
Published: June 2024

Technology has significantly transformed our lives, impacting various aspects and redefining daily living. Complex and critical tasks are now easily accomplished with modern advancements. One major area revolutionized by technology is education. A key component of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development 2030 Agenda is quality education, aiming to ensure inclusive and equitable education for all. Digital technologies have become essential tools in achieving this goal, The COVID-19 pandemic has further institutionalized the role of digital technologies in education, driving a paradigm shift in the system. Digital technologies now serve as knowledge providers, co-creators of information, mentors, and assessors. Technological advancements have made life easier for students, replacing traditional pen and paper with software and tools for creating presentations and projects. Digital devices like iPads and e-books offer lightweight and convenient alternatives to heavy notebooks and textbooks, increasing interest in research. This paper explores the necessity of digital technologies in education, highlighting their major applications and the challenges in education.
SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES FOR TEXT IDENTIFICATION: COMPARISON FOR SIMILARITY, IDENTITY ESTABLISHMENT, UNIQUENESS CHECK
Authors: Napreenko Galina V.
Published: June 2024

The study was carried out within the framework of identification linguistics and translational linguistics. The article describes some methods for determining the degree of similarity of texts: shingle algorithm, Levenshtein distance, systems for detecting plagiarism. The purpose of the work is to test the software capabilities of comparing texts for similarity, establishing their identity, and checking uniqueness. In a broad sense, these tasks fall within the area of text identification. In a qualitative (manual) assessment of the similarity of texts, identifying parameters are selected and selected specifically for the text under study. The use of electronic resources is determined by the desire for objectivity of the methods used to establish the identity of texts and the objectivity of the results obtained. Software products also make it possible to establish another, quantitative, characteristic — the degree of similarity of texts to each other or the degree of originality of the text. The work used services whose tasks include 1) comparing the similarity of two texts; 2) calculation of the Levenshtein distance; 3) detection of borrowing. The research material was an excerpt from an interview with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Reverse machine translation texts served as options for comparison with the source text. Reverse machine translation as a translation product is part of artificial intelligence and a model of the process of understanding and interpreting natural language. The results of using the proposed services made it possible to arrange five reverse machine translation options from the most unique text to the text that is most identical to the invariant. The study showed that the programs generally produce similar results, which can be applicable to solving research and applied problems related to establishing the identity and difference of texts. The prospect of the study is to identify lexical parameters that make it possible to classify reverse machine translation texts as the most or least identical with respect to the invariant.
Do Community Capitals Influence Climate Adaptation? Critique of Financial, Physical, Human and Social Capital in the Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies among Smallholder Farming Community in Lamu County, Kenya
Authors: Jilani Walter Jabali , Ong’ayo Prof. Annie Hilda , Wamukota Dr. Andrew W.
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to establish a framework for testing the community capitals theory and assessing the empirical significance of financial, physical, human, and social capital in the adoption of climate-smart agriculture technologies.
Materials and Methods: Data was collected through semi-structured questionnaires administered to 256 randomly selected household heads. An ordinal logistic regression model was employed to analyze the significance of community capitals in climate-smart agriculture adoption. The data is presented in tables.
Findings: The results revealed several important findings. Access to finance has a significant positive association with Climate-Smart Agriculture adoption (P<0.001, OR=3.23). Input subsidies are also significantly positively associated with Climate-Smart Agriculture adoption (P=0.001, OR=3.66). Training shows a significant positive association with Climate-Smart Agriculture adoption (P<0.007, OR=2.03). Labor has a highly significant and positive relationship with Climate-Smart Agriculture adoption (P=0.001, OR=8.97). Interaction positively and significantly correlates with higher levels of Climate-Smart Agriculture adoption (P=0.021, OR=4.04). Additionally, empowerment demonstrates a significant positive association with Climate-Smart Agriculture adoption (P=0.006, OR=2.96). Notably, the model challenged the conventional view of finance and labor as independent determinants for climate-smart agriculture adoption, instead positioning them within a social context.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study suggests that climate action programs should prioritize social ties over investments in financial, physical, or human interventions to enhance climate-smart agriculture adoption and promote resilience. Lastly, combining the Community Capital Framework with Social Capital Theory offers a more detailed understanding of the factors influencing Climate-Smart Agriculture adoption, emphasizing the interaction between various types of capital and social dynamics.
School Location and Private Cost of Secondary Education in Oyo and Osun States, Nigeria
Authors: Adepoju T. L. , Bamire F. B. , Oparinde O.R.
Published: June 2024

The study established the relationship between location of schools and private costs (cost of transportation, feeding, books and uniform) of secondary education in Oyo and Osun States, Nigeria. It also investigated the difference in the private cost of secondary education in urban and rural secondary schools and the parameters employed to site secondary schools in the two states under study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted of all the senior secondary school III (SSS3) students in all the 63 local government areas in both Oyo and Osun states (Oyo and Osun states are made up of 33 and 30 local government areas respectively). The sample of the study comprised 2,000 SSSIII students (1,040 from Oyo state and 960 from Osun state) from 100 secondary schools (52 from Oyo state and 48 from Osun state) in 32 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the two states under study (17 LGAs from Oyo state and 15 LGAs from Osun state). The selection of the students, schools and local government areas was based on Probability Proportional to Size (PPS) sampling method. The instrument used for data collection is a questionnaire titled “Students’ Questionnaire on Secondary School Location and Private Cost” (SQSSLPC). Seven null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The results of the study showed that location of secondary schools and private cost of secondary education were not significantly related (χ2 =0.8896, table value = 3.84, df = 1, P > 0.05) and there was no significant difference in the private cost of secondary education between urban and rural secondary schools (t-cal, -1.23 < t-crit, 1.96, df = 1,992). The study concludes that educational planners have essential roles to play in the process of locating secondary schools in the states.
Effect of Green Transformational Leadership on Organizational Environmental Performance: The Role of Green Human Resource Management Practices (Study on SMEs in The Embroidery Sector)
Authors: SOPIAH SOPIAH , SANGADJI ETTA MAMANG , ISLAMI MUHAMMAD IRFAN
Published: June 2024

Every organization must actively engage in environmental sustainability efforts by incorporating practices that prioritize the careful selection and maintenance of eco-friendly inputs, processes, and outputs within their business operations. However, empirical research on the specific influence of Green Transformational Leadership (GTL) on Organizational Environmental Performance is lacking, particularly within the Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of the embroidery sector in Indonesia. This study aims to address this gap by examining the direct and indirect effects of GTL, utilizing Green Human Resources Management (GHRM) practices as a potential mediator in the context of Indonesian SMEs specializing in embroidery. The research, conducted on 300 employees from 150 SMEs in the prominent embroidery industry of 20 city/regency areas in East Java, employs a Structural Equation Model of Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). Findings show a statistically significant positive influence of GTL on Organizational Environmental Performance directly, with GHRM practices partially mediating this relationship. Bridging this research gap not only contributes to academic knowledge but also offers practical insights for organizations seeking to enhance their environmental sustainability.
How Does Fintech Lending Affect Islamic Local Banks' Efficiency During COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia?
Authors: AMALIA PUTRI VIRA , NURFADIA FUTRI INAS , RISFANDY TASTAFTIYAN , RENIATI RENIATI , FAZLURRAHMAN HUJJATULLAH
Published: June 2024

Fintech lending, also known as peer-to-peer (P2P) lending or online loans, refers to lending provided by non-bank financial technology-based companies that provide financial services by connecting lenders and borrowers on a specific online platform. This paper investigates the impact of fintech lending development on the efficiency of Islamic local banks in Indonesia. Local banks are chosen because they differ from national commercial banks in terms of their characteristics and products, and they also serve limited customers in a specific local area (i.e., provincial level). The presence of Islamic local banks in Indonesia is unique because it fills the gap and has a significant contribution to Muslims who do not have (or do not need) access to larger Islamic commercial banks. This is particularly noteworthy given that Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country. Using a sample of 161 Islamic local banks in Indonesia and provincial-level fintech lending data from 2020Q1 to 2020Q4, we find that fintech development in Indonesia erodes Islamic local banks’ efficiency, suggesting that their presence is significant and could also be damaging for local banks. However, our finding reveals that the negative effects of fintech development can be reduced in banks with higher levels of efficiency. Our results call for policymakers to monitor the development of fintech to maintain a lending ecosystem that can ultimately relate to financial service stability.
A Framework to Identify Non-Achievers in eLearning Business Informatics Lab Courses
Authors: Zakopoulos Vassilis , Georgakopoulos Ioannis , Dalakouras Constantinos , Dimitrakopoulos Panagiotis , Liomas Ioannis
Published: June 2024

Learning management systems store valuable data in their repositories. Analyzing such data could contribute to identifying non-achievers in eLearning courses. This study presents an integrated framework (encompassing stages from a risk management process) to predict non-achievers in eLearning Business Informatics Lab Courses through a discriminant function analysis of student engagement data. In detail, data regarding with student interaction with the learning activities were elicited from the Moodle LMS log files. The paper also presents a specific eLearning Business Informatics Lab Course, designed upon Business Informatics competencies, tailored to a Business Informatics Curriculum for undergraduate Accounting Students. A discriminant function analysis was used to develop a competent prediction model. Linear discriminant functions were generated for achievers and non-achievers respectively. Students were classified into non-achievers or achievers according to the maximum score of the discriminant functions. The high classification percentage of our model indicates that our framework could be used to identify non-achievers in any eLearning Business Informatics Lab course sharing the same structure. A linear discriminant analysis was also employed to indicate the training potential of our model. The evaluation metrics of our trained model indicate that our model could potentially be used to develop an alert system.
 
Received: 12 March 2024 | Revised: 30 May 2024 | Accepted: 10 June 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest 
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study will be available to researchers upon demand.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Vassilis Zakopoulos: Conceptualization, Formal analysis, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Supervision. Ioannis Georgakopoulos: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Formal analysis, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing. Constantinos Dalakouras: Investigation. Panagiotis Dimitrakopoulos: Investigation. Ioannis Liomas: Software, Investigation.
DOCUMENTOS, RESISTÊNCIA E REGIMES DE MEMÓRIA
Authors: Benassi dos Santos Rafael
Published: June 2024

Neste ensaio discuto a ação documental e a dominação dos Kaingáng pelo Estado. Avalio historicamente o poder tutelar, a produção etnológica e a ação política indígena em resistências e retomadas territoriais analisando o caso da TI Toldo Imbu (SC).
The Thai Chinese-Malaysian Bonding Story of Baba Nyonya’s Cuisine in Phuket to Contemporary Jewelry
Authors: Hongsittichaikul Chofa , Kongpradit Winita
Published: June 2024

As a researcher who was born and raised in the culture of the Phuket Baba clan and is familiar with traditional Phuket local food, I understand how the past and present interweave seamlessly and harmoniously. I, therefore, would like to present the identity of Phuket’s local gastronomy or Pun Teh cuisine through contemporary jewelry design with the purpose 1. To design contemporary jewelry that can be applied to create a commercial prototype from studying the history, significance, meaning, and beliefs of Phuket local food. 2. To search for substitute materials from raw materials used in cooking Phuket local cuisine with a production process that is friendly to the environment to substitute the use of consumables in the jewelry industry. 3. To design jewelry through Phuket local food cultural capital that can be used as a commercial prototype in the future. This research uses a mixed research approach consisting of quantitative research at the beginning and qualitative research with surveys primary and secondary data collections. The research utilizes the principle of cultural capital management for local food in Phuket, analysis, and experimental materials as a research framework. Research Area is the old town area known as Thalang Road in Phuket Province. The research model focuses on studying the history and significance of Phuket local food culture, raw materials for food preparation, meaning, beliefs, Nyonya wares, Siannah, and Toei Panan woven baskets.
The study found that Phuket local foods that are in line with the objectives of the jewelry design include crispy sticky rice, Hokkien noodle, O-aew or Aiyu, Moo Hong, and Tumi curry, by interpreting the identity of Phuket local food through the processing of raw materials used in food
Remaking Humanity
Authors: Beyt Adam
Published: June 2024

Drawing upon Edward Schillebeeckx’s theology and Judith Butler’s philosophy, Adam Beyt uses the framework of nonviolent hope to construct a Catholic political theology responding to dehumanizing violence.Dehumanizing violence names words, institutions, or acts violating the inherent dignity of being made in the image and likeness of God. Theology can participate in dehumanizing violence by claiming an uninterrogated universality that marginalizes bodies due to their perceived differences such as gender, race, sexuality, or ability.

The book’s constructive project integrates Schillebeeckx’s and Butler’s thought with queer theory and phenomenology to model embodiment as an “enfleshing dynamism” between bodies and signification. The text then posits Catholic discipleship as incarnating hope by defending the humanum, the new humanity announced through God’s Reign. Combining reflections from Schillebeeckx and Butler, this hope centers discipleship as nonviolent world building. Concluding with a sustained reflection with the writings of Franz Fanon and Walter Benjamin, the final chapter sketches a Catholic solidaristic response to contemporary struggles against the necropolitics of colonizing and state violence through assemblies of hope.
Romania 1944
Authors: Harward Grant T.
Published: June 2024

The complex and fascinating story of Romania’s 'turning of arms' against Nazi Germany, and the battle for Romania - an important but overlooked and misunderstood episode of World War II.

The battle for Romania from March to September 1944 is a multifaceted story involving German, Romanian, Soviet, American, and British forces. Romania’s defection from the Axis denied Nazi Germany not just resources (especially oil) but also turned the Romanian Army, formerly its most important support on the Eastern Front, from friend to foe. The fighting witnessed the German Sixth Army being destroyed for a second time (after Stalingrad).

This in-depth work explores the strategic struggle within German-Romanian relations and the tactical development of the Battle of Romania. The detailed 2D maps and 3D diagrams guide you step-by-step through the Axis defence of Romania in March-May during the first Iasi-Chisinau offensive, the Allied campaign in April-August to assist the Soviets, the Axis collapse in August during the second Iasi-Chisinau offensive, the Romanian defeat of the attempted German counter-coup, and the final Soviet occupation of Romania. Period photographs from the Romanian archives and private collections, many never before seen, and stunning battlescene artworks bring to life the soldiers and materiel of the wide range of forces involved in this rarely explored Eastern Front campaign.