bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vulnerability assessment of building aggregates – macroseismic and analytical approach
Authors: Moretić Antonela , Stepinac Mislav
Published: July 2023

Historical centers of many European cities, which are also the cultural centers, are composed of building aggregates formed mainly of masonry structural units. Limited space for expansion and population growth caused development of a new structural form – building aggregates. Croatia is no exception; for example, building aggregates are typical for historical Lower Town in Zagreb. Since the behavior of building aggregates in the case of an earthquake differs from the behavior of isolated structures, they represent a special challenge for civil engineers. The paper presents two approaches to the vulnerability assessment, with emphasis on the impact of aggregates, i.e., on the interaction of structures.
Possibilities of unmanned aerial vehicles for bridge inspection and monitoring
Authors: Pajan Jurica , Duvnjak Ivan
Published: July 2023

The aging and deterioration of bridges is becoming an increasing burden for transportation management systems as it requires increasing investments for the proper maintenance of a large number of bridges. Significant savings can be achieved by timely maintenance work. To achieve this, it is necessary to improve existing methods of inspection and monitoring of the condition of bridges to make their implementation cheaper, faster, and more reliable. In the last ten years, a significant number of unmanned aerial vehicles have appeared on the market. This paper presents their applicability for assessing the condition of bridges. It includes the following: important characteristics and selection criteria of unmanned aerial vehicles and associated equipment for collecting data on the condition of bridges; a description of the application of unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct a visual inspection on bridges; possibilities of monitoring bridges using data recorded by the unmanned aerial vehicle; a review of the key shortcomings that limit their application in everyday practice.
State of the art of the masonry building aggregates and retrofit strategies with emphasis on the City of Zagreb
Authors: Oreb Jakov , Atalić Josip
Published: July 2023

Buildings aggregates are part of the typical architecture of the historical City center of Zagreb, along with many other city centers throughout Europe. The earthquake in the City of Zagreb (March 2020), and recent earthquakes in Italy, suggested the interaction of structural units within aggregate, and their complex behavior during earthquakes, including seismic pounding. Literature, current norms, and regulations for this problem still do not provide clear instructions. An overview of experimental and numerical methods from the available literature that analyze the mutual influence of buildings in aggregates regarding the characteristics of the City of Zagreb is presented. The emphasis is on unreinforced masonry structures numerical modeling and retrofitting strategies and interventions for the whole aggregate, and analysis of current engineering practice in Croatia.
Possibilities of using wood biomass ash as a partial replacement of fine aggregate in precast concrete
Authors: Cerković Sonja , Štirmer Nina
Published: July 2023

According to the principles of the circular economy, there is great potential for developing synergies between the construction and energy sectors through the use of by-products from other industries or recycled materials in the concrete industry. The objective of this study is to determine the potential of using locally available wood biomass ash (WBA) as a partial substitute for fine aggregate (sand) in concrete. This paper presents the influence of WBA on the relevant mechanical properties and durability of precast concrete, where a part of fine aggregate (sand) was replaced by different types of WBA in a proportion of 15%, and its influence was investigated in relation to the prescribed requirements of precast manufacturers.
Influence of airborne chlorides on concrete durability in the marine environment
Authors: Kolman Dora , Gabrijel Ivan
Published: July 2023

The main driver of corrosion of concrete reinforcement in the marine environment is the penetration of chlorides into the parts of the concrete in contact with seawater, but insufficient attention is paid to the corrosivity of the marine atmosphere. Research shows that there is a large interaction between the marine atmosphere and concrete. Airborne chlorides are defined as chloride-containing seawater particles in the air that are formed by breaking waves against an obstacle or are lifted from the seawater surface and carried by the wind over long distances. Airborne chlorides accumulate on the concrete surface and potentially penetrate into it, thus contributing to the content of already accumulated chlorides. Quantification of the rate of airborne chlorides accumulation and the penetration of chlorides into the concrete exposed to the marine atmosphere provides an additional basis for planning the service life of reinforced concrete structures in the marine environment. This paper presents an overview of the wet candle method for determining the content of airborne chlorides and presents suggestions for further research in this area.
PECULIARITY OF MARKER GENES’ EXPRESSION IN BANK VOLES CLETHRIONOMYS GLAREOLUS CHARACTERIZING ECOTOXICITY EFFECTS OF THE TERRITORY CONTAMINATED WITH DIOXINS
Authors: Lavrenov A.R. , Myshliavkina T.A. , Umnova N.V. , Kim A.I. , Roumak V.S.
Published: July 2023

To assess the ecotoxicity of low doses of dioxins is almost impossible without considering the in uence of real exposure conditions on these substances’ properties. The best approach to take these into account is the biomonitoring of the initial toxic e ects’ manifestation. We studied bank voles from population naturally exposed to dioxins, the summer-born adults and overwintered functional groups of animals di ered by dioxin body burden. Dioxin-free samples of a vivarium bank voles’ line served as a control. Initial e ects of ecotoxicity were characterized by transcriptional levels of genetic markers: ahr, cyp1a2, keap1, dnmt1, dnmt3a, dnmt3b, LINE-1 and B1-SINE. Summer-born functional group had signi cantly higher expression levels of ahr, keap1, dnmt3a and dnmt3b genes versus their control group. Overwintered functional group had elevated expression levels of cyp1a2 and keap1, but no changes were found versus controls for dnmt1, LINE-1 and SINE B1. The increased expression of marker genes in dioxin-exposed voles was quite well associated with toxic process’ mechanisms - their formation and progression under exposure of several generations to low sub-toxic doses. The data obtained will contribute to the development of a biomonitoring method for assessing the initial e ects of dioxin ecotoxicity.
Development of sensor nodes and sensors for smart farming
Authors: Schlagmann Moritz , Balendonck Jos , Otto Thomas , Brandao Silva de Assis Michelle , Mertig Michael , Hess Stefan
Published: July 2023

The world population is continuously increasing. Smart farming is required to keep up with this development by producing more food in a sustainable way. In many new sensor solution developments, the results of the sensor itself is at the target, but the whole solution fails to meet the requirements of the agriculture sensing use cases: the developments suffer from singular approaches with a constricted view solely on the sensor, which might be exchangeable. In this article, we present a holistic approach that can help to overcome these challenges. This approach considers the whole use case, from sense, compute, and connect to power. The approach is discussed with the example of the PLANtAR project, where we develop a soil nitrate sensor and a new leaf wetness and microclimate sensor for application in a greenhouse. The resulting sensor is integrated into a sensor node and compared to a state-of-the-art system. The work shows what is needed to assess the best tradeoffs for agriculture use cases based on a horticulture application.
Patterns and Prospect of Cross-border E-commerce of Agricultural Products in China
Authors: Song Zhining
Published: July 2023

With the deepening of the rural revitalization strategy and the development of cross-border e-commerce, the use of the operating model and marketing method of cross-border e-commerce platforms to achieve double breakthroughs in agricultural production and sales, which will help solve the issues concerning agriculture, rural areas and farmers. This article analyzes the development status and advantages of cross-border e-commerce in China's agricultural products, and discusses the existing export models of agricultural products and future development trend, with a view to promoting the development of cross-border e-commerce in agricultural products.
Pre-processing study of multi-sensor data
Authors: Li Yan , Wang Decheng , Yan Bo
Published: July 2023

For multi-sensor data with multi-source heterogeneity, data pre-processing is required for data fusion. This paper proposes a data pre-processing method, firstly, the image data is binarized using the designed image binarization algorithm and flame area extraction algorithm, and the flame area information in the fire image is extracted into one-dimensional data, then the five one-dimensional data of ambient temperature, temperature-sensitive cable, CO2, CO and flame area are noise reduced using the designed wavelet noise reduction algorithm, and finally the final pre-processed data is calculated by the selected normalization formula. The results of the study show that the method can improve the effectiveness of multi-sensor data fusion.
ENFRENTAMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL E INTEGRAL À VIOLÊNCIA E AOS PRECONCEITOS NA ESCOLA: UM DESAFIO COMPLEXO, MAS VIÁVEL
Authors: Pires Sergio Fernandes Senna
Published: July 2023

Neste artigo, temos o objetivo de refletir sobre a construção dos conceitos de violência, ao longo do tempo, e de suas influências na prática dos programas de enfrentamento à violência e aos preconceitos na escola. A partir da perspectiva da Psicologia Cultural, explicamos como os processos de externalização e internalização proporcionam a sociogênese e promovem a construção bidirecional do conjunto afetivo-semiótico pessoal e do conjunto simbólico coletivo. Após refletirmos sobre a produção fragmentada de conceitos sobre violência e sobre a profusão adjetiva de suas modalidades e tipos, propomos uma definição com base no processo decisório; nas crenças; nos valores; nas emoções; e nos efeitos que esses construtos promovem nos processos intrapsicológicos e nas decisões humanas. Com base na discussão sobre como crenças, valores e emoções se sintetizam em decisões, concluímos que a violência pode ser considerada como as formas comportamentais de expressão que pessoas, grupos ou sistemas cibernéticos digitais utilizam na tentativa de impor, assimetricamente, as suas decisões sobre outros, à revelia das convenções sociais, da legislação ou de valores universais, podendo causar algum tipo de dano individual ou coletivo. Sugerimos que o enfrentamento à violência e aos preconceitos seja realizado a partir de um paradigma tão complexo quanto o dá origem aos comportamentos violentos e preconceituosos, mostrando que no tocante à elaboração de programas para enfrentar a violência, a complexidade é diminuída e a chance de sucesso aumentada, se mantida a sustentabilidade das ações dentro do referencial exposto.
Effects of dietary supplementation of Bekang as probiotics source on growth, nutrient utilization, carcass traits and production efficiency of broilers
Authors: DAS SURAJ , BURAGOHAIN RAJAT
Published: July 2023

The Bekang is a rich source of probiotics and may be a suitable alternative to fermented feed and AGPs for broilers. One-day old 240 broiler chicks were assigned to 6 dietary treatments: T1 (basal ration), T2 (basal ration + Bacitracin methylene disalicylate @ 0.5 g/kg basal ration), T3 (basal ration + fermented feed by Lactobacillus acidophilus @ 100 g/kg), T4 (basal ration + Bekang @ 50 g/kg), T5 (basal ration + Bekang @ 75 g/kg) and T6 (basal ration + Bekang @ 100 g/kg). The broiler chicks were housed under deep litter system with vaccination and deworming as per schedule. Feeding and watering were done ad lib. A metabolic trial and study on carcass traits were conducted at 6th week and FCR and ERS were calculated. Feed intakes were significantly higher in T3, T4, T5 and T6 than T1 and T2; whereas body weight gain and final body weight were significantly high in T5 and T6. No significant effects on nutrient utilization and carcass traits were recorded between groups. Significantly better FCR was recorded in T3, T4, T5 and T6and highest ERS was recorded in T6. The study revealed that Bekang could be a substitute of fermented feed and AGP and dietary supplementation as low as 50 g/kg ration may be recommended to broilers.
Prevalence and characterisation of antimicrobial resistance pattern of ESBLproducing Escherichia coli isolated from poultry in Banaskantha district, India
Authors: PATEL MITUL A , PANDEY APARNA , PATEL SANDIP S , PATEL ARUN C , MOHAPATRA SUSHIL K , CHAUHAN HARSHAD C , SHARMA KISHAN K , PRAJAPATI BHAVESH I , CHANDEL BHARATSINGH S
Published: July 2023

Resistance to antimicrobial drugs among bacterial pathogens is an emerging problem. Bacterial resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics has grown significantly. The present study aims at isolation, identification, phenotypic confirmation of ESBL-producer, and antimicrobial resistance pattern of Escherichia coli isolated from poultry faecal samples. A total of 120 samples were collected from 30 different poultry farms in Banaskantha district. 108 out of 120 samples were confirmed as E. coli using microscopic, biochemical tests, followed by species-specific 16S rRNA PCR; among them, broiler 65 (92.85%) and layer 43 (86%) were confirmed as E. coli. The phenotypic ESBL-production was detected in 54 (50%) isolates with broiler (29.62%) and layer (20.28%) farms. The antibiotic sensitivity pattern revealed the highest resistance was identified against Cefpodoxime 100%, followed by Tetracycline 97.22%, Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid 95.37%, Nalidixic Acid 94.44%, Enrofloxacin 91.66%, Co-trimaxazole 90.74%, Ampicillin 78.70% and Amikacin 57.40%. The 95.37% and 77.77% isolates showed susceptibility to Imipenem and Cefoxitin, respectively. Thus, it may be concluded that in the current study, isolates revealed multidrug resistance against antimicrobial agents commonly used in veterinary and human practice. This implies that the existing practice of misuse and improper use of antibiotics in poultry accelerates antimicrobial resistance in poultry.
Effect of cage space allowance on egg production, egg quality, immune responses and anti-oxidant variables in White Leghorn layers
Authors: RAO S V RAMA , PRAKASH B , RAJU M V L N , RAJKUMAR U , CHATTERJEE R N
Published: July 2023

A comprehensive study was conducted to optimise cage space allowance (CSA) for White Leghorn (WL) layers (65-80 weeks of age). For the purpose, a total of 900 layers were housed in California colony cages in an open sided poultry house at three different CSA (422, 563, 844 cm2/bird). Each of the CSA was studied with 20 replicates. The daily egg production (EP), feed intake (FI), feed efficiency (FE, FI/egg mass) and egg quality traits were recorded at the end of each 28d interval. Anti-oxidant responses like lipid peroxidation (LP) and glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase in blood were measured at 80 weeks of age. Similarly, the antibody titres against ND vaccine and cell mediated immune response (CMI) against PHA- P were measured at 80 weeks of age. The variation in CSA did not influence EP, egg mass, weight gain and egg shell thickness. The FI reduced and FE improved with reduction in CSA. However, the egg density and egg shell percentage increased with increase in CSA. The LP was higher and the activities of anti-oxidant enzymes were lower at 422 cm2/bird as compared to the higher space allowances. No effect of CSA on ND titre was observed, while the CMI response was higher at 844 cm2/ bird than the other two CSA. It could be concluded that, though the FE was better at 422 cm2/b, the trends of shell quality traits and antioxidant variables indicated 546 cm2/bird as requirement for WL layers in open sided poultry house under tropical regions.
Effect of dietary supplementation of tannins, probiotics and antibiotic growth promoters on growth performance of broiler chicken
Authors: RANJAN PRAMOD , KUMAR SANJAY , KUMAR KAUSHALENDRA , SINGH PANKAJ KUMAR , KUMAR PRAMOD , SINHA R R K , KUMARI RAJNI
Published: July 2023

A total of 408, day-old Vencobb 400Y strain broiler chicks were locally procured, weighed individually and randomly divided into four treatment groups to study the effect of tannins, probiotics and antibiotics on feed intake, body weight, weekly body weight gain, feed conversion ratio, nutrient utilization, performance index and nutrient retention in broiler chickens during 35 days feeding trial. Growth performance of broilers in terms of feed intake, weekly body weight gain, feed conversion ratio and performance index was found significant and higher in T1 (Tannin group) and T3 (Probiotics group) in comparison to T2 (Antibiotics group) and control group. Supplementation of tannins and probiotics enhanced growth performance of broiler chicken compared to antibiotics and control group. There was no significant effect on dry matter, ether extract and phosphorus retention in broiler chickens fed tannin, probiotics and antibiotic except calcium. Thus, it may be concluded that supplementation of broiler diet with tannin, probiotics and antibiotics may prove a promising approach in enhancing the growth performance, body weight gain, feed conversion ratio and performance index.
Effect of low crude protein breeder diets with balanced limiting amino acids on progeny chick quality and juvenile growth performance in Swarnadhara birds
Authors: JOSEPH BEENA C , JAYANAIK  , CHACKO BINOJ , S SUJA C
Published: July 2023

A study was carried out to evaluate the effects of low crude protein diets supplemented with limiting amino acids on progeny chick quality and growth performance utilizing Swarnadhara laying hens. The feeding trial was done in 240 Swarnadhara layers from 29 to 40 weeks in a completely randomized design in five treatment groups with six replications of eight birds. The first treatment consisted of control diet (T1) based on corn soybean meal formulated at 16% CP and 2700 kcal ME meeting the ICAR (2013) requirements for CP and ME and also for the first four limiting amino acids at the following concentrations: methionine 0.35%, lysine 0.75%, threonine 0.52%, and tryptophan 0.16%. The other treatment diets (T2 to T5) were made isocaloric with control while reducing CP content to 15.5, 15, 14.5, and 14%, respectively, incorporating synthetic amino acids in sufficient quantities to match control amino acid levels. Chick quality was evaluated by grading chicks for appearance, activity and down conditions replicate-wise and individual chick hatch weights were recorded in 5 different breeder diet groups. The chicks in all the replicates were fed with the same basal diet containing 21% CP and 2800 kcal/kg ME as per ICAR (2013) requirements during first six weeks of age. The data on chick quality, body weight, feed consumption and feed efficiency showed no significant difference. Hence it can be concluded that the crude protein content of the Swarnadhara breeder diet could be reduced to 14% with essential amino acid supplementation without affecting the progeny performance.
Vitamin C supplementation ameliorates summer stress and improves antioxidative status of commercial layer reared in Mizoram
Authors: DEBBARMA RUPAS KUMAR , ALI M AYUB , LALLIANCHHUNGA M C , DAS H , KALITA G , TOLENKHOMBA T C , GOSWAMI R , MAYENGBAM P
Published: July 2023

The present study aimed to investigate the effects of vitamin C supplementation on stress and antioxidative status of sixty 26 weeks old commercial layer birds during summer in Mizoram. Two groups of birds were reared for a period of 2 months, viz. control group and VC. Control group was on basal diet @120 g/bird/day while VC was supplemented with vitamin C @ 250 mg/kg basal diet. THI was calculated from the records of AT and RH during the period. Blood samples were collected from wing vein of each bird on 0, 30th and 60th day of treatment for estimation of HSP70, H:L, SOD, GPx, CAT, TBARS, FRAP, blood glucose, total plasma protein, total protein of hemolysate and total cholesterol. The THI recorded during the period of study was not indicative of heat stress while Tmax of 30ºC and RHmax of 95% were above the optimal ranges for poultry. Presence of heat stress and decrease in antioxidative status of control group was detected by increase in HSP70, SOD, GPx, CAT, TBARS and total cholesterol and decrease in FRAP, total plasma protein and total protein of hemolysate. Upon vitamin C supplementation, HSP70, GPx and TBARS became stable, SOD and CAT activity and total cholesterol decreased and FRAP, total plasma protein, and total protein of hemolysate increased. The estimates of heat stress and antioxidative markers indicated presence of stress in commercial layers in summer and vitamin C supplementation was found to ameliorate the stress and improve the antioxidative status.
Evaluation of lauric acid and L-glutamate individually and in combination as pro-nutrient growth promoters in broiler chickens
Authors: PRABAKAR G , SHANMUGANATHAN S , SURESHKUMAR R , GOPI M
Published: July 2023

This experimental study aimed to elucidate the effect of dietary supplementation of lauric acid and L-glutamic acid on the production performance and carcass characteristics of broilers. Day-old broiler chicks (160) were randomly divided into four groups. The chicks were fed with four experimental diets, such as control diet without antibiotics (T1), control + 0.1% lauric acid (T2), control + 0.5% glutamate (T3), and control + 0.1% lauric acid + 0.5% glutamate (T4). The experiment was performed for five weeks using standard management practices. The production performance and carcass characteristics were determined. The body weight, feed intake, and feed conversion efficiency showed significant improvement in the treatment group fed with 0.5% glutamate. The carcass attributes, such as pre-slaughter weight, de-bleeding weight, eviscerated carcass weight, giblet weight, and abdominal fat weight were comparable among the treatments. No significant difference among the groups on serum biochemical parameters was observed. Further, the intestinal length was significantly higher in the T3 group. It was concluded that supplementation of 0.5% glutamate as a pronutrient improved the production performance and increased intestinal length without affecting the other carcass characters in broiler chicken.
Diagnosis and management of acute pyomyositis associated with bacterial endocarditis: case report
Authors: Lema Guaraca Christian Alexander , Macas Valarezo Victoria Guadalupe , Guerrero Arcentalez Vicente Javier , Criollo Mendieta Jacqueline Briggithe , Maldonado Espinoza Oscar Esteban , Cajamarca Velesaca Diego Germán , Carrión Abad Estuardo Javier , Villa Pallashco Jose Freddy
Published: July 2023

Background: Pyomyositis associated with bacterial endocarditis constitute clinical entities with significant repercussions on the patient's health status. They represent infectious emergencies whose microorganism involved is Staphylococcus Aureus in more than half of the cases.Case Report: a 59-year-old male patient, with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, was admitted due to a clinical picture compatible with cellulitis and deep vein thrombosis in the left lower limb. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed, evidencing the presence of a collection (abscess) at the level of the gastrocnemius muscle and bacteremia due to methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus. An echocardiogram was performed with the presence of vegetations on the aortic heart valve.Evolution: during the hospital stay, the patient remained hemodynamically stable with torpid evolution of the lesion in the left leg due to microorganism resistance to the antibiotics initially established (cefazolin and clindamycin). Targeted antibiotic treatment is performed based on the results of the blood culture and abscess culture based on oxacillin, which shows significant improvement in the lesion and the patient's health status. A new control echocardiogram was performed with a decrease in the diameter of the vegetation on the heart valve. Medical discharge was decided after the results of the control blood culture with a report of absence of bacterial growth, with continuation of antibiotic therapy for 4 more weeks.Conclusions: Pyomyositis and bacterial endocarditis are pathologies that require multidisciplinary management due to their high risk of morbidity and mortality. Individualizing each case can be decisive in safeguarding the patient's life and ensuring an adequate full recovery of his health
Nursing process with standardized language in the second level of care
Authors: Azogue Tipan Santiago Javier , Jiménez Hurtado William
Published: July 2023

A quantitative and observational study with descriptive scope was conducted to evaluate the implementation of the nursing process with standardized language in second level of care hospitals. The research included 45 nurses who participated voluntarily and questionnaires validated by experts in the field were used. The results showed that most nurses use standardized methods and common terminology to identify health problems, develop individualized care plans, evaluate outcomes, and communicate in interdisciplinary settings. However, challenges were identified in the effective application of the knowledge acquired in daily practice, and the need for specific strategies to ensure the correct application of the nursing process with standardized language was identified. The data also revealed that there is room for improvement in the evaluation and follow-up of results and in the interdisciplinary communication of diagnoses. In conclusion, the nursing process with standardized language is a valuable tool for personalized and evidence-based comprehensive health surveillance, but its practical implementation requires concrete tactics to certify its proper execution on a day-to-day basis
El presidente ideal para México: Estudio empírico bajo el enfoque de subconjuntos borrosos
Authors: Ortigosa Hernández Mauricio
Published: July 2023

Las elecciones presidenciales del año 2018 dieron como vencedor a Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) de forma contundente como no se había visto en la historia contemporánea de la democracia en México. A raíz de este hecho, se formuló la pregunta: ¿Cuál es el perfil o qué cualidades lo convierten en el candidato ideal para gobernar? Para responder a ello, la investigación utiliza una metodología que se ha aplicado en la gestión de recursos humanos y áreas afines, donde se toma como referencia el enfoque de los subconjuntos borrosos y la noción de distancia entre ellos. Es decir, utilizando la forma de estos subconjuntos se construye la imagen de un presidente ideal y se mide la percepción que tienen los seguidores de los principales partidos políticos sobre el ganador. Con esta información, se aplican dos diferentes criterios de distancia partiendo de premisas diferentes y en todos los escenarios se confirma que AMLO es percibido como la figura más cercana al ideal. La aplicación de estas nuevas herramientas al ámbito del marketing político, son útiles para la construcción de imagen de candidatos a puestos públicos. Cabe mencionar que una limitante del presente estudio es que la lista de cualidades que definen el perfil al puesto de presidente no es exhaustiva, pero si es representativa de estudios similares.
La excepcionalidad del caso Toyota en la trayectoria reciente de la industria automotriz argentina (2002-2019)
Authors: Perez Almansi Bruno
Published: July 2023

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar la trayectoria de la empresa Toyota Argentina en el marco de los problemas que atravesó el complejo automotor en la etapa de la posconvertibilidad (2002-2015) y durante el gobierno de Cambiemos (2016-2019). Para ello, se reconstruye el recorrido general del sector y se compara el desempeño de las distintas terminales automotrices durante el período. El examen se realiza a partir del relevamiento de la bibliografía especializada y el análisis de bases de datos a través de la estadística descrip­tiva. En base al estudio se destaca el caso de Toyota por sus resultados positivos en la mayor parte de los aspectos analizados, resaltando entre éstos su forma de inserción internacional.
Fervor expositivo
Authors: Masán Lucas Andrés
Published: July 2023

En este artículo exploramos la trayectoria de la casa Fusoni en Buenos Aires durante la segunda mitad del siglo xix, atendiendo a su perfil sociocultural y conectivo. Trazando los contornos de este almacén indagamos su dimensión expositiva y su diversidad de acciones, resaltando su carácter pionero como una de las primeras galerías artísticas del país. Las conclusiones a las que arribamos rescatan la heterogeneidad de la com­pañía, ubicándola como un importante terreno mixto que ofreció ricas experiencias sensoriales a la comunidad, siendo uno de los sitios principales para el intercambio icónico, dinamizando con ello la cultura visual porteña.
Pelatihan Psychological First Aid Pada Kebencanaan
Authors: Anis Nabila Ahmad  , Aisyah Arifuddin  , Andi Besse Wulan Fauziah  , St.Saniah Khalisah Zakaria  , Asniar Khumas
Published: July 2023

Psychological First Aid merupakan salah satu bentuk intervensi awal yang diberikan kepada penyintas yang mengalami suatu bencana alam maupun non-alam. Pada situasi bencana umumnya individu akan mengalami berbagai kerugian mulai dari ekonomi, jiwa, bahkan dampak psikologis dan trauma bagi individu. Masih kurangnya pengetahuan relawan kebencanaan terhadap Psychological First Aid sehingga dibutuhkan pembekalan berupa pelatihan untuk menambah pengetahuan dan keterampilan relawan kebencanaan. Pelatihan Psychological First Aid ini dibagi menjadi beberapa tahapan meliputi pemberian pretest, pemaparan materi oleh narasumber, serta posttest dan evaluasi. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan pretest sebesar 37% sedangkan hasil dari post-test sebesar 63% sehingga dapat dikatakan adanya peningkatan signifikan terhadap hasil pretest dan posttest dari pelatihan yang dilaksanakan.
Cactus City, Kasugai
Authors: Bacsek David I.
Published: July 2023

I am a herpetologist specializing on exotic animals and exotic plants psychology and behavior. I was travelling around Japan and through my travels I was lucky to spot an interesting history and use of a specific type of cactus. The city called Cactus City in Japan were the community celebrating and promoting the health benefits and to eat cactus and, they managed to pass a bill to introduce cactus as a food in schools. This unusual devotion towards to xerophytes, coming from a natural disaster which has put part of Japan in a position where they had to explore the unknown. I found not only an interesting story but a unique approach to life through nature and community.
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SHORTENED DELAMANID-CONTAINING CHEMOTHERAPY REGIMEN WITH SURGICAL INTERVENTION IN A PATIENT WITH DRUG-RESISTANT PULMONARY TB
Authors:   Central TB Research Institute, Moscow, Russia, Chumovatov N.V , Komissarova O.G. ,   Central TB Research Institute, Moscow, Russia,   N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow. Russia, Bobina O.O. ,   Central TB Research Institute, Moscow, Russia, Malikova O.G. ,   Central TB Research Institute, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2023

The clinical observation has demonstrated successful complex treatment of a female patient with pulmonary TB based on the shortened chemotherapy regimen containing the new TB drug, delamanid, and surgical intervention.
MUDANÇA DE USO E COBERTURA DA TERRA NA REGIÃO DE PLANEJAMENTO DO BAIXO MUNIM (MARANHÃO) ENTRE OS ANOS DE 1985 E 2019
Authors: Souza Juciana da Conceição Birino de , Melo Silas Nogueira de , Sousa Marcos Vinicius Lima de , Alvarado Swanni Tatiana , Silva Fabrício Sousa da
Published: July 2023

A evolução das formas de uso e cobertura da terra é um elemento intrínseco para o entendimento da configuração e organização do espaço. O objetivo desta pesquisa é identificar os conflitos de usos da terra e os problemas ambientais da Região de Planejamento do Baixo Munim (Maranhão), analisando as mudanças dos tipos de uso nos anos de 1985, 1995, 2005, 2015 e 2019. Os resultados mostraram que os municípios mais próximos da capital São Luís apresentaram as maiores alterações da cobertura da terra e que as áreas de mangue reduziram consideravelmente os últimos anos. As discussões evidenciam a importância das legislações ambientais para manutenção da biodiversidade existente na Amazônia e Cerrado maranhense.
"FENOMENOLOGIA DO SER SITUADO: CRÔNICAS DE UM VERÃO TROPICAL URBANO" - RESENHA CRÍTICA
Authors: Teixeira Rodrigo Corrêa
Published: July 2023

Em “Fenomenologia do ser-situado: crônicas de um verão tropical urbano”, o geógrafo Eduardo Marandola Jr. elabora uma proposta de leitura geográfica que busca dar inteligibilidade à vivência espacial em meio às crises do sujeito e do ambiente. Com base na fenomenologia de Martin Heidegger, o livro dá sequência à trajetória acadêmica de Marandola Jr., em diálogo com a obra de Éric Dardel. O livro propõe a elaboração de caminhos epistemológicos críticos à colonialidade, tendo como referência o imperativo contemporâneo da justiça ambiental.
Pensamento Computacional como Ferramenta de Suporte ao Desenvolvimento de Diferentes Aprendizagens
Authors: Camargo Leandro da Silva , Lima Claudio Cleverson de , Pernas Ana Marilza , Yamin Adenauer
Published: July 2023

O Pensamento Computacional, do inglês Computational Thinking (CT), oferece aos estudantes a oportunidade de expandirem sua criatividade à medida em que geram ideias diversas e únicas, induzindo à uma melhor compreensão das demais áreas do conhecimento. Neste sentido, o objetivo central do presente estudo é a identificação das bases para a aplicação do pensamento computacional, suas taxonomias e os principais desafios no ajuste curricular para o emprego do CT com crianças da educação básica, considerando alunos do sexto ano do Ensino Fundamental da região de Bagé-RS. Participaram deste estudo 3 escolas públicas e 3 privadas e o instrumento de pesquisa adotado foi um questionário, dividido em três eixos temáticos: adoção de recursos computacionais nas práticas pedagógicas, maturidade institucional sobre a temática do CT e práticas pedagógicas das instituições de ensino. Como principais resultados, observou-se desconhecimento por parte dos profissionais de educação sobre a temática do Pensamento Computacional. Na perspectiva destes profissionais, além da base teórica e aspectos técnicos das ferramentas de CT, uma nova proposta curricular precisa considerar questões de usabilidade, a motivação do aluno, a facilitação do professor por meio de recursos, as estruturas disponíveis nas instituições e os aspectos de avaliação, bem como investigar quais ferramentas podem apoiar melhor as estratégias de aprendizagem. Os desdobramentos deste projeto se constituem na proposição de uma formação específica na área do Pensamento Computacional, voltada aos partícipes da pesquisa, propondo atividades futuras com a composição de um grupo envolvendo o Poder Público Municipal, a Coordenadoria Regional de Educação e os representantes indicados pelas instituições de ensino, visando inserir o CT na práxis docente.
Uma Abordagem para Ensino-Aprendizado de Projetos de Sistemas Computacionais com Utilização do Simulador CompSim com Suporte à Arquitetura RISC-V
Authors: Esmeraldo Guilherme Álvaro R. M. , Feitosa Robson Gonçalves Fechine , Barros Edna Natividade da Silva , Proto Eduardo Carlos P. da S. , Mello Harley Macedo de , Lisboa Edson Barbosa , Bispo Jr. Esdras L. , Campos Gustavo Augusto Lima de
Published: July 2023

O contexto tecnológico atual – com dispositivos eletrônicos inteligentes e interligados à Internet, serviços em nuvem, robótica, carros autônomos, Indústria 4.0, dentre outras inovações – só foi possível graças ao surgimento do Computador (sistemas computacionais). No processo de ensino e aprendizagem de projeto de sistemas computacionais, são necessários conhecimentos relacionados: ao projeto físico da plataforma computacional, sua programação e operação eficiente. Esses conteúdos são extensos, complexos e demandam metodologias desafiadoras e ferramentas computacionais que contemplem o processo de ensino e aprendizagem tanto do arcabouço teórico, quanto da prática de projetos. Assim, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma abordagem para simplificar o aprendizado por meio da prática de projetos de sistemas computacionais em ambiente de simulação. Para tanto, utilizou-se o simulador computacional CompSim que inclui um modelo de simulação de processador RISC-V. Desta forma, é possível: projetar sistemas computacionais de alta complexidade no ambiente de simulação e simulá-los para validar requisitos de projeto, tais como comportamento funcional e desempenho. Estabelece-se assim uma abordagem de apoio ao aprendizado e projeto de novos sistemas computacionais. Para validar a abordagem, foi realizada uma avaliação por meio de questionários aplicados a usuários do sistema, docentes e discentes, em cenários de estudos de casos. As respostas dos questionários, com base na análise de rubricas, permitiram analisar a qualidade da experiência de uso do simulador e do apoio pedagógico proporcionado pela abordagem.
“A New Dawn for Volunteering in Development” Conference Report and Concluding Observations from IVCO 2022
Authors: Haas Benjamin , Perold Helene
Published: July 2023

IVCO is the annual conference of the International Forum for Volunteering in Development (Forum). Held in Senegal in October 2022, the conference had three objectives: (1) To share and explore the challenges, achievements and learnings regarding key themes in the volunteering sector from the last two years. (2) To identify key takeaways and strategic advice that accelerate progress toward the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union’s 2063 Agenda. (3) To learn about priorities emerging in the volunteering sector, strategies for navigating a changing and uncertain environment, and the role volunteering standards can play as we address those priorities. This report draws out key points and arguments from the conference and pointers for future action. IVCO 2022 took as its starting point the challenges and opportunities that volunteer involving organisations (VIOs) have experienced as a result of COVID-19. The United Nations reports that owing to the pandemic, many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have regressed by 10 to 15 years. Can voluntary cooperation help to close these gaps? IVCO 2022 was a moment where international and national voluntary cooperation agencies, government representatives, donors, academic institutions, the private sector, volunteers and partners came together to learn from the past and to design their pathways going forward.
The Resources–Processes–Outcomes Approach: A Spark That Could Not Escape a Black Hole
Authors: Kleinaltenkamp Michael
Published: July 2023

In May 1993, Werner H. Engelhardt, Michael Kleinaltenkamp, and Martin Reckenfelderbäumer published the paper “Leistungsbündel als Absatzobjekte – Ein Ansatz zur Überwindung der Dichotomie von Sach- und Dienstleistungen” (Products as Bundles of Processes and Outcomes—An Approach to Overcome the Dichotomy between Goods and Services) in Schmalenbachs Zeitschrift für betriebswirtschaftliche Forschung (ZfbF). This paper laid the foundation for the resources–processes–outcomes (RPO) approach (“Leistungslehre”). To date, the work remains one of the most-cited German-language articles in business research. The current article presents the RPO approach’s basic ideas and essential concepts. Furthermore, this article critically reflects on the approach’s contributions from a current perspective. This discussion includes a comparison with more recently developed ideas about the service-dominant (S-D) logic and the service logic that have addressed related issues like the integration of customer and supplier resources and the connected interactions.
Das Ende der Cannabisprohibition?
Authors: Pöplau Elian
Published: July 2023

The study answers the question of whether an end to German cannabis prohibition can be achieved on the basis of practical experience. For this purpose, the study evaluates the concrete effects of legalisation in the US states of Colorado and California as well as in Canada and examines which developments result with regard to consumption, risk perception, health protection, road traffic, criminality and economy. In a second step, concrete proposals for the implementation of the German cannabis legalisation are given. The work clearly demonstrates that an end to cannabis prohibition can be achieved, which represents immense progress for German criminal policy.
A Retrospective Study on the Gam-COVID-Vac (Sputnik V) COVID-19 Vaccine Short-Term Efficacy and Side Effects in Iranian Healthcare Providers
Authors: Safarnezhad Tameshkel Fahimeh , Abedin Dargoush Shabnam , Goudarzi Manizheh , Tabibzadeh Alireza , Ghiaseddin Ali , Ranjbar Mitra , Alimohamadi Yousef , Zamani Farhad , Vaez Aysan , Rahimian Neda , Jamshidi Makiani Mahin , Divsalar Farshad , Gholizadeh Esmaeel , Karbalaie Niya Mohammad Hadi
Published: July 2023

Background: The Gam-COVID-Vac (Sputnik V) COVID-19 vaccine is one of the approved vaccines which has been used in Iran. Objectives: In the present retrospective study, we evaluated the short-term efficacy and side effects of the Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 in Iranian healthcare providers. Methods: Healthcare workers referred to Firoozgar Hospital affiliated with the Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, between March 2021 and December 2021 were assessed. Humoral immunity was evaluated against S-RBD IgG of SARS-CoV2 after Sputnik V vaccination at three phases, including days 60 (phase I), 120 (phase II), and 210 (phase III) by an anti-S RBD IgG ELISA kit. Vaccine recipients were divided into two groups based on the history of SARS-CoV2 infection. The vaccine side effects were obtained from each participant after the first and second doses. Results: A total of 65 vaccine recipients (41.5% male (27/65)) with a mean age of 35 ± 8.5 years were enrolled, of whom 41.5% had a history of COVID-19 infection. The SARS-CoV-2 IgG levels were significantly higher in vaccine recipients compared to those without a history of COVID-19 infection a month (4 vs. 6.6), three months (4.5 vs. 7.2), and six months (3.8 vs. 5.9) after vaccination (P = 0.001). Our study had 18 patients (27.7%) with vaccination breakthroughs. Conclusions: Sputnik V seems to induce high antibody levels after the second dose; however, protective antibodies declined six months after the second dose. A booster dose is highly recommended for at-risk individuals.
Increasing Antimicrobial Resistance of Gram-Positive Cocci in the Nostrils of Health Care Workers in the Post–COVID-19 Era Compared to Pre–COVID-19 Era in North Khorasan, Iran
Authors: Besharati Reza , Ajoudanifar Hatef , Ghasemzadeh-Moghaddam Hamed , Azimian Amir
Published: July 2023

Background: In the COVID-19 era, co-infections can lead to an increase in morbidity and mortality. Normal flora bacteria can transfer to the pulmonary tract and create bacterial co-infections. The nasal cavity is one of the main areas housing normal flora in the human body. Objectives: In this study, we evaluated the prevalence and antibiotic resistance of gram-positive cocci in the pre– and post–COVID-19 eras among health care workers. Methods: We assessed 376 nasal swabs from the pre–COVID-19 era and 376 from the post–COVID-19 era. Conventional and molecular methods were used to identify bacterial types and evaluate antimicrobial resistance. Results: The most common gram-positive cocci in the pre–COVID-19 samples were Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, S. capitis, S. hominis, S. haemolyticus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Enterococcus faecalis. In the post–COVID-19 samples, the most common gram-positive cocci were S. aureus, S. epidermidis, S. warneri, S. hominis, and E. faecalis. We observed higher resistance rates in post–COVID-19 samples, as well as resistance to linezolid and vancomycin in S. aureus, S. epidermidis, and S. hominis. Additionally, our isolates showed a high resistance rate to antiseptics. Conclusions: It seems that after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the change in the protective procedures in hospitals, the prevalence and variety of bacteria have decreased, but instead, they have been replaced by more pathogenic bacteria with higher antibiotic resistance.
Transformation of Education Management System and Education Administration in Finland
Authors: Supala Supala
Published: July 2023

This article discusses the near future of education systems from a planning and administrative perspective. It is thought that the interests of education bind the education system in such a way that no major upheaval is seen. These changes are considered to be the result of the activities of external and internal groups. Thus, attempts were made to draw a caricature picture of the current ideology of education. Another way to look at the direction of change is the position of international education policy. Despite the fact that the change is essentially considered a reformulation, the article concludes that changes in educational administration are possible. Improved market governance and self-governance are thought to have occurred to some extent, but the deregulation of bureaucratic governance and its consequences remains an open question. Finally, appropriate adult schools and educational institutions as organizations and strategies for their development are examined. According to the article, the question of what kind of organization the school is is diverse. In Finnish discourse, the harmonious and open nature of schools may have been exaggerated. The article concludes with a conclusion about the need for changes in educational administration and the importance of studying municipal education administration.
Immunological Response to Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Authors:   Senior Lecturer, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of NewYorkPresbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 West 168th Street, New York, New York-10032, USA., Ravindranath Thyyar M
Published: July 2023

Immunological response to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) involves multiple entities such as cellular, antibody, cytokine, chemokine, and Pattern Recognizing Receptors (PRRs) that are mobilized to subdue the airway and pulmonary effects of the virus. RSV predominantly involves the respiratory tract including the bronchioles and the lungs in addition to the upper respiratory passage. Although RSV afflicts all age groups predominantly in winter, severe infection is more common in the very young and in older individuals, i.e., 60-65 years of age. Recently, vaccines and monoclonal antibodies have been developed as a preventive strategy for the vulnerable.