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Towards Nationwide Mapping of Seagrasses in the Philippines: Empowering Students through Remote Sensing Education
Authors: Tamondong Ayin , Blanco Ariel , Martinez Kayziel , Candido Christian , Nadaoka Kazuo
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Seagrasses are critical marine ecosystems facing numerous threats in the Philippines. This study aimed to develop a robust methodology for nationwide seagrass mapping using open-access satellite imagery and empower students to contribute through remote sensing education. We achieved this through a two-pronged approach: (1) developing a satellite-based mapping methodology and (2) training students to apply this method across the archipelago. Utilizing Sentinel-2 satellite images, we processed the data using SNAP and Google Earth Engine to identify seagrass beds. Before classification, the images underwent preprocessing steps including land masking, water column correction, and extraction of shallow water bathymetry. These processed layers were then stacked with Sentinel-2 bands 2, 3, 4, 8, and 11. Two classification methods, support vector machine, and random forest, were employed, and their results were compared with existing seagrass maps. Students achieved overall accuracies ranging from 70 to 90 percent. Prior to mapping activities, students received training on remote sensing techniques and seagrass ecology. This project demonstrates the potential of remote sensing for large-scale seagrass mapping and highlights the value of student engagement in marine conservation.
An Insight from Organizing CLImbing for CLImate GEOspatial School (CLIGEOS-2024) in Mountainous Regions
Authors: Vyas Anjana , Katwala Sweata , Amaduzzi Salvatore , Bhandari Krishnaprasad
Published: November 2024

Abstract. This paper delves into the multifaceted experiences and insights garnered from organizing a short-term training programme aimed at professionals, students, academics, and climate enthusiasts. The programme, named CLImbing for CLImate GEOspatial School (CLIGEOS-2024), was a collaborative effort by the International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) and ISPRS Student Consortium (ISPRS-SC) alongside Center for space science and geomatics studies (CSSGS) Pashchimanchal campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Universita’ Degli Studi Di Udine, Italy and LJ University, India aimed at addressing environmental challenges, particularly in hill and mountain regions. Despite facing logistical and communication hurdles due to the geographical dispersion of organizing institutions, the event successfully brought together participants with backgrounds in GIS, remote sensing, agriculture, and forestry. The programme was structured to promote participatory learning and project-based learning methodologies, incorporating classroom teaching, hands-on activities, fieldwork, data collection, short projects, quizzes, and evaluation mechanisms. Through a meticulously planned sequence, participants engaged in theoretical lectures, practical sessions on drone technology, industry expert presentations, and a mountain trek to observe climate change phenomena first-hand. Despite challenges related to infrastructure, including limited internet connectivity and access to data, the programme served as a catalyst for raising awareness about climate change and promoting sustainable practices. Key takeaways highlighted the importance of spatial data analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration, and hands-on learning in advancing solutions for sustainable development. The paper concludes with lessons learned from the programme, providing insights for future initiatives aimed at capacity building and knowledge dissemination.
Development of a localized Web-based GIS Visualization Platform as a tool for Disseminating Habitat Abundance of Aedes Mosquito Vectors in the Philippines
Authors: Vallente Jefferson Jr. Ramos , Sinco Astrid L. , Sendaydiego Judy P. , Itchon Gina S. , Raagas Ester L.
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Disseminating up-to-date information on dengue mosquito habitats aided by modern GIS approach would yield benefits to people being informed on the localized developments of the vector and therefore reduce people’s risk of being affected by the disease. This paper discusses the development of this monitoring and sensing mechanism through a Web-based GIS mapping and visualization. It utilizes the environmental, WHO dengue indices and weather information for a case of a city in the Philippines to visualize hotspot areas for habitats of dengue vectors. The paper would aid the government in deploying key assets and supporting DOH’s 5S drive or Search, Self, Seek, Support and Sustain strategy to curtail the spread of the disease. Through this paper, the author intends to develop a localized web-based platform Aedes mosquito vector. Presented in this study provides the data workflow from field observations and the inputs from environmental and meteorological data which has the potential to help enhance the data dissemination as well as the IEC campaign of local health leaders in reducing the mortality and morbidity of people affected by Dengue mosquitoes. This visualization platform includes an easy to set-up system using the available Web-based GIS which can be updated depending on the availability of field data and meteorological observations.
Disaster Preparedness and capacity building for Resilience in Agriculture
Authors: Goswami Jonali , Senpakapriya V. , Goswami Chandan , Sarma Kamini Kanta , Aggarwal Shiv Prasad
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Agriculture faces unprecedented challenges due to the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather events. Agriculture sector needs resilience to support food production and livelihoods because it is susceptible to cyclones, floods, droughts, soil erosion, pests, and disease outbreaks. Geospatial technology plays a significant role in disaster management for agriculture, offering tools for preparedness, response, and recovery. This study explores the role of geospatial technology in early warning systems and risk assessment for different types of natural disasters that impact agriculture activity. Sustainable farming practices that are essential for resilience include crop diversity, climate-resilience varieties, and adaptation strategies. Capacity building and training are vital for effective geospatial technology utilization, especially in developing countries like India, where infrastructure and technology access may be limited. Tailored capacity-building programs are essential, emphasizing climate-smart practices, sustainable land management, and post-disaster recovery strategies. Access to financial services and insurance schemes enhances resilience by helping farmers cope with losses and recover from disasters. In order to improve resilience and sustainability in agriculture, geospatial decision support systems make it possible to evaluate alternative planning, optimise resource allocation, and implement adaptive management.
A three-quantile bias correction with spatial transfer for the correction of simulated European river runoff to force ocean models
Authors: Hagemann Stefan , Nguyen Thao Thi , Ho-Hagemann Ha Thi Minh
Published: November 2024

Abstract. In ocean or Earth system model applications, the riverine freshwater inflow is an important flux affecting salinity and marine stratification in coastal areas. However, in climate change studies, the river runoff based on climate model output often has large biases on local, regional, or even basin-wide scales. If these biases are too large, the ocean model forced by the runoff will drift into a different climate state compared to the observed state, which is particularly relevant for semi-enclosed seas such as the Baltic Sea. To achieve low biases in riverine freshwater inflow in large-scale climate applications, a bias correction is required that can be applied in periods where runoff observations are not available and that allows spatial transferability of its correction factors. In order to meet these requirements, we have developed a three-quantile bias correction that includes different correction factors for low-, medium-, and high-percentile ranges of river runoff over Europe. Here, we present an experimental setup using the Hydrological Discharge (HD) model and its high-resolution (1/12°) grid. First, bias correction factors are derived at the locations of the downstream stations with available daily discharge observations for many European rivers. These factors are then transferred to the respective river mouths and mapped to neighbouring grid boxes belonging to ungauged catchments. The results show that the bias correction generally leads to an improved representation of river runoff. Especially over northern Europe, where many rivers are regulated, the three-quantile bias correction provides an advantage compared to a bias correction that only corrects the mean bias of the river runoff. Evaluating two NEMO (Nucleus for European Modelling of the Ocean) model simulations in the German Bight indicated that the use of the bias-corrected discharges as forcing leads to an improved simulation of sea surface salinity in coastal areas. Although the bias correction is tailored to the high-resolution HD model grid over Europe in the present study, the methodology is suitable for any high-resolution model region with a sufficiently high coverage of river runoff observations. It is also noted that the methodology is applicable to river runoff based on climate hindcasts, as well as on historical climate simulations where the sequence of weather events does not match the actual observed history. Therefore, it may also be applied in climate change simulations.
Quantitative Measurements of the Effect of Framing and Social Closeness on Decision Making
Authors: An Su bin , Tovar Andrea
Published: November 2024

According to prospect theory of framing, people's decisions are influenced by the potential outcomes themselves and how those outcomes are framed. In our study we investigated if social closeness would influence people in the same way and if it has an increased impact when used in combination with framing. We hypothesized that if the message is in gain-frame, then the potential donors, participants, will be more willing to donate, and if the potential donor and the recipient have a close relationship, then the donor will show higher willingness to donate. Furthermore, it is hypothesized that there will be an interaction effect between message framing and social closeness on willingness to donate. Participants (N = 1539) were randomly assigned to two different types of survey, one in a gain frame and other one in a loss frame. Social closeness was manipulated into two levels, close family member and close friend, and participants were again randomly assigned to two different types, with one asking to give the name of their close friend, and the other one asking to give the name of their close family member. Framing and social closeness both had effects on participants' decision making, however, unlike our hypothesis, did not have a combined effect. Our results imply that individuals may process information about framing and their social relations separately when deciding on donating. The cognitive process involved in this kind of decision making may require two separate processes for evaluating framing and social closeness, respectively.
Identifying how drug efflux mechanisms impact Acinetobacter baumannii evolutionary paths to ciprofloxacin resistance
Authors: Bastiampillai Naomi , Rokes Alecia , Cooper Vaughn
Published: November 2024

Acinetobacter baumannii is a multi-drug resistant pathogen commonly found in clinical settings. This pathogen frequently uses efflux pumps to mitigate antibiotic treatment stress and eliminate the drug. When A. baumannii is exposed to antibiotics, it often develops mutations in the efflux pump regulator genes, causing an increase in efflux pump production. We hypothesize that efflux is a key pathway that leads to treatment failure in A. baumannii infections. The extent to which increasing drug efflux impacts other cellular functions remains unknown. To identify how efflux pump mutations impact growth, resistance, and evolvability, wildtype A. baumannii laboratory strain 17978UN, along with four mutants of this strain, each with a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in an efflux pump regulator (adeL L341R, adeN I49N, adeR D23Y, and adeS R152S), were propagated in the presence of antibiotic and an efflux pump inhibitor to place selective pressure on the isolates. SNPs increase the production of efflux pumps; inhibiting efflux ability will determine if the effect of each SNP is nullified. All evolved populations demonstrated differences in fitness and antibiotic resistance in comparison to their respective ancestors; the extent of adaptation affecting each phenotype was highly dependent on the regulator that was mutated. Counterintuitively, efflux inhibitors also placed stress on wild-type A. baumannii which leads to antibiotic resistance. These results demonstrate that efflux regulator mutations can influence population adaptability and cause treatment failure. Understanding the role that different efflux systems play in treatment failure and drug resistance evolution will be instrumental in developing treatment strategies that hinder the development of antibiotic resistance.
Investigating the Influence of Pharmacists' Personal Values on Willingness to Charge and Examining Pharmacy Consumers' Willingness to Pay for Cognitive Pharmacy Services
Authors:   , Prior Bernice
Published: November 2024

Community pharmacies in Australia are crucial for medication supply and health initiatives. However, financial stability is challenged by government reforms and competition. This thesis explores new income sources, focusing on cognitive pharmacy services and pharmacists’ willingness to charge for these services. Using Schwartz’s Theory of Basic Human Values, the thesis examines how personal values influence willingness to charge. It also investigates consumers’ willingness to pay for the same cognitive pharmacy services.
Analyzing Resources and Programming for At-Risk Youth with Nonhuman Companion Animals in the Canadian Context: A Scoping Review
Authors: Bhopa Anya , Cheung Jacqueline , Hudani Asima , King Amelia , Lin Christine , Bhopa Shania
Published: November 2024

Youth facing homelessness, specifically those who own nonhuman companion animals (NCAs), are an understudied population with little published literature examining the evidence-informed supports that exist within their communities. Accordingly, a scoping review was conducted to address the question: (a) what community supports exist in Canada for youth experiencing homelessness and their animal companions, and (b) what gaps in both supporting youth and/or supporting their animal companions exist amongst the organizations providing these initiatives? Academic articles published between January 2010 and August 2022 were reviewed. Three databases were searched for relevant articles: PubMed, Web of Science, and EBSCOhost. This search returned 546 articles, of which 56 sources satisfied the inclusion criteria. Data was then extracted and analyzed using a thematic analysis framework. The following themes were uncovered using deductive reasoning: lack of support for marginalized youth (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and two-spirit [LGBTQ2S+] youth, etc.), negative experiences with the shelter system, and need for harm reduction-focused services. NCA ownership was a less frequently studied theme and only appeared in two of the 56 studies. This scoping review aims to identify gaps in the literature and encourage further research on the existing community-based programming within Canada for youth facing homelessness with animal companions.
Room for Change: Rural Low-Barrier Housing Policy and Program Models for People with Substance Use and Mental Health Comorbidities
Authors: Hodgson Kate , Kerman Nick , Kalff-Duschenes Magda , Bardwell Geoff
Published: November 2024

Rural North American communities experience disproportionate burdens of housing instability and toxic drug poisonings. These regions face complex intersections of homelessness, substance use, and mental health issues, and innovative strategies are required to effectively address these crises. In British Columbia, Canada, new funding opportunities to address rural homelessness for complex populations have come after a lag in available resources. Complex Care Housing is a model aimed at filling gaps in the current housing and care continuum for people with mental health and substance use challenges. Due to rural-specific social characteristics, new housing models require ongoing evaluation to ensure programs meet the quality and fidelity of gold standard Housing First programs that upload the tenets of harm reduction and person-centeredness.
Может ли «белый» сказываться об ином подлежащем, кроме собственного?
Authors: Е.А. Маковецкий
Published: November 2024

В докладе анализируется два способа деления сущих: Аристотеля (вторая глава «Категорий») и Иоанна Филопона (комментарии на «Категории»). Вслед за Иоанном Филопоном, но несколько преувеличивая сказанное им, мы приходим к выводу, состоящему в том, что разряды сущих, предполагаемые Аристотелем призваны, кроме прочего, служить указанием на наличие онтологической связи между сущими.
О начале наук в трактате «Асасул-иктибас» Насиреддина Туси
Authors: М.Дж. Марданов , А.А. Бабаев
Published: November 2024

Статья посвящена концепции доказательства и основным положениям доказательных наук: топики, софистики, риторики и поэтики, — которые Н. Туси приводит в пятом разделе своего трактата «Асасул-иктибас» («Основы приобретения знаний»).
A Pedagogia de Projetos de Trabalho e a perspectiva Histórico-Cultural de Vigotski: uma proposta de intervenção
Authors: Mendes Alex Antunes , Müller Maykon Gonçalves , Marques Nelson Luiz Reyes
Published: November 2024

A transição do século XX para o século XXI caracteriza-se, em linhas gerais, pelo questionamento das bases da modernidade, quais sejam a objetividade, a racionalidade, a especialização de saberes, a neutralidade da Ciência, entre outras. Nesse contexto, a escola perdeu o status de única fonte de conhecimento, passando este a ser entendido como relativo, provisório e não linear. Compreendendo que a escola não pode ignorar esta transição, este trabalho propõe uma intervenção pedagógica com um grupo de professores em formação inicial, no contexto do Ensino Remoto durante a pandemia de COVID-19, cujo objetivo foi apresentar os jogos pedagógicos, baseados na Pedagogia de Projetos de Trabalho e na perspectiva Histórico-Cultural de Vigotski, como uma possibilidade para a abordagem de Questões Sociocientíficas no Ensino de Ciências. Os resultados indicam as potencialidades dos Projetos de Trabalho na organização curricular, contribuindo para uma formação mais crítica e reflexiva, voltada para a transformação e a participação social.
LOS INSPECTORES DE PRIMERA ENSEÑANZA EN LA PROVINCIA DE BADAJOZ.
Authors: Cachadiña Gutierrez Leonor
Published: November 2024

Este artículo recoge la creación de la Inspección de Educación en España, los primeros reglamentos que establecen sus actuaciones y cómo ejercieron sus atribuciones los Inspectores de Primera Enseñanza en la provincia de Badajoz, en las primeras décadas del siglo XX, a través de las circulares publicadas en el Boletín Oficial de la provincia de Badajoz.
TRAS LAS HUELLAS DE JUVENAL DE VEGA EN CÁCERES MISIÓN Y PASIÓN POR LA ENSEÑANZA (1920- 1939)
Authors: Agúndez Gómez Diego
Published: November 2024

Escribía el inspector extremeño Adolfo Maíllo, a finales de los 70, que algún día se habría de reconocer la valiosa aportación, a la historia educativa de nuestro país, de los muchos y valiosos inspectores del siglo XX que formaban parte de la que él consideraba “la edad de plata” de la Inspección de Educación.

Uno de ellos, seria Juvenal de Vega y Relea, del que no parece haberse escrito demasiado ni parecen haber proliferado los estudios sobre su contribución a la educación española, y del que sería justo hacer visibles sus borrosas huellas.

Juvenal, polifacético inspector, que cultivó la actividad de articulista, orador brillante, comprometido con actividades sociales, etc., compartidas todas con su principal tarea de educador e inspector, pasó algo menos de 20 años de su vida en Cáceres, con la responsabilidad de ejercer la jefatura del servicio, en los momentos de la Dictadura de Primo de Rivera y de la 2a República, viendo truncada su actividad profesional con la llegada del Régimen de Franco, en 1936, que convirtió su vida y la de su familia en una pesadilla.
LA NUEVA LEY DE ENSEÑANZAS ARTÍSTICAS SUPERIORES. UN ANTES Y UN DESPUÉS.
Authors: Rodrigo del Blanco María José
Published: November 2024

La formación artística de calidad no es un mero adorno para un sistema educativo y para una sociedad que quiera enfrentarse al futuro con creatividad, innovación y adaptación a contextos en cambio permanente. Y así lo reconoce la nueva Ley 1/2024, de 7 de junio, por la que se regulan las enseñanzas artísticas superiores y se establece la organización y equivalencias de las enseñanzas artísticas profesionales.

Una ley muy esperada en un sector que no acababa de encontrar su sitio en el sistema, ni educativo ni social, y que abre oportunidades inéditas de ordenación académica para muchas disciplinas que, hasta el momento, no tenían cabida entre las enseñanzas regladas como las artes audiovisuales, el videojuego, la animación, la cinematografía, la escritura creativa y las artes circenses. Y que cambiará completamente la función pública docente introduciendo importantes novedades, tanto en la ordenación de los cuerpos docentes como en los requisitos de ingreso y acceso a ellos. Y que establece derechos y deberes de sus estudiantes, con la misma consideración que el universitario y cualquier otro perteneciente al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior en el sistema general de becas y ayudas al estudio. Un nuevo horizonte para la formación artística de calidad en nuestro país que deja un “antes” y que abre ilusiones de un “después”.
AUTONOMÍA DE LA INSPECCIÓN EDUCATIVA
Authors: Estefanía Lera José Luis
Published: November 2024

El objeto del presente artículo es analizar el grado de autonomía con que cuenta la inspección educativa como institución, para lo cual se ha analizado, en la normativa que la regula, incluidos los Planes de Actuación de las distintas CC. AA, los artículos y principios referidos a la misma, tanto de la inspección como de los inspectores e inspectoras. A continuación, se reflexiona sobre aquellos elementos de su estructura que entendemos más la condicionan, como su dependencia funcional y orgánica, los Planes de Actuación, el nombramiento y competencias de los órganos unipersonales, las competencias de los órganos colegiados y la organización territorial y especializada. La autonomía conlleva la necesaria evaluación y rendición de cuentas de la inspección y ayudaría a un modelo institucional de inspección con independencia de criterio técnico y un mayor impacto en los centros y en la sociedad.
Investigation aspects of the geogenic radon potential on Bulgarian territory
Authors: Mutovska Monika , Mihaylova Boyka , Toteva Aglaida
Published: November 2024

Radon (222Rn) is a radioactive gas formed as a result of the radioactive decay of radium (226Ra). Radon is identified as one of the dominant sources of population exposure that could lead to lung cancer, accounting for between 3% and 14% of all lung cancers. Rocks in the Earth’s crust are a primary source of radon in the atmosphere. In this context, the geogenic radon potential (GRP) of a terrain refers to the probability of high radon concentrations being present in a building. The radon index is a concept used to characterize the geogenic potential of the terrain, providing the likelihood of radon concentration in a building, which is directly related to the influence of the Earth's surface. One approach to quantifying the radon index is based on multivariate cross-tabulation, involving two parameters: radon concentration in soil gas and the gas permeability of the earth layer, both measured at 80 cm below the surface. In Bulgaria, focused investigations on the connection between radon gas and geology, resp. on GRP have begun in the last five. As a result of the accumulated experience from field studies conducted so far related to the characterization of GRP, two important aspects have been identified that impact field measurements and the determination of radon gas in the soil, thus the methodology for calculating the radon index. The first aspect is connected with the theoretical and model-based investigations about possible state of soil saturation. The second aspect is about the GRP and fault systems in Sofia. This article makes an attempt to summarize all the studies concerning these two aspects and to suggest some further steps in the geogenic radon potential studies.
Exploring Apocrine Metaplasia of the Breast: A Short Review
Authors:   King’s College Hospital, Histopathology Department, Denmark Hill, London, UK, Selim Abdel
Published: November 2024

Apocrine metaplasia of the breast is a benign histological alteration characterised by the transformation of normal breast epithelial cells into cells with apocrine features. Although typically non-malignant, understanding this condition is essential for accurate diagnosis and patient management. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of apocrine metaplasia, including its histopathological characteristics, clinical significance, diagnostic approaches, differential diagnosis, molecular changes, ultrastructural characteristics, and management strategies. By synthesising current knowledge, this article aims to enhance awareness and facilitate informed decisionmaking among clinicians and researchers.
importância da participação social no processo de incorporação de tecnologias no Sistema Único de Saúde
Authors: Barros Bruno Monteiro , Morais Quenia Cristina Dias , Costa Milene Rangel da , Santos Marisa da Silva
Published: November 2024

A Comissão Nacional de Incorporação de Tecnologias no SUS, com o intuito de promover decisões mais alinhadas com as necessidades da população, adota estratégias que possibilitam a participação da sociedade no processo de avaliação de tecnologias em saúde. O envolvimento público nesse processo garante aos indivíduos seu direito ao pleno exercício da cidadania e a materialização da democracia participativa. O presente artigo trata de um relato de caso sobre a participação social na tomada de decisão sobre a incorporação da sonda botton para gastrostomia em crianças e adolescentes no SUS. Durante a plenária de avaliação, a perspectiva do paciente foi exercida por uma mãe de uma criança que havia feito uso da tecnologia. Ela apresentou diversos benefícios que a sonda proporcionou ao seu filho, como redução de risco de complicações e aumento do tempoda criança no convívio familiar e momentos de lazer. Esse relato foi considerado relevante pelos decisores que deliberaram pela incorporação da tecnologia. O caso é um exemplo de como a participação social pode ser um elemento transformador da tomada de decisão por proporcionar melhor entendimento e visibilidade às expectativas dos pacientes, aproximando os tomadores de decisão à realidade daqueles que serão beneficiados pela tecnologia.
Ensaio sobre a análise bioética do mecanismo da Perspectiva do Paciente da Conitec sob a ótica do referencial dos Direitos Humanos do Paciente
Authors: Morais Talita Cavalcante Arruda de
Published: November 2024

A Avaliação de Tecnologia em Saúde (ATS) destaca-se como uma abordagem essencial para a sustentabilidade dos sistemas de saúde. No bojo da ATS, os pacientes têm o direito de participar do processo de tomada de decisão, o que se fundamenta no direito humano à saúde e no direito à participação social na formulação de políticas públicas de saúde, que integram o referencial dos Direitos Humanos dos Pacientes (DHP). No Brasil, a Comissão Nacional de Incorporação de Tecnologias no Sistema Único de Saúde (Conitec), que integra o Ministério da Saúde, adota, dentre outros mecanismos, a “Perspectiva do Paciente”. Trata-se de ensaio cujo objetivo consiste em analisar a “Perspectiva do Paciente” da Conitec sob a ótica do referencial dos DHP. Com base nessa perspectiva, examina-se o direito à participação do paciente na ATS do ponto de vista das condições para o exercício do direito, da efetivação do direito em si e das obrigações do Estado para sua concretização. Conclui-se que a adoção de mecanismos participativos pelas agências de ATS constituem dever ético e jurídico decorrentes de obrigações assumidas pelos Estados derespeitar e promover os direitos humanos em consonância com valores democráticos como dignidade da pessoa humana, legitimidade e transparência.
Assessment of the Relationship between Mental Health and Academic Achievement among Students in Kazakhstan
Authors: Yertukeshova Guliya , Baizhumanova Bibianar , Tuyakova Ulbossyn , Kulzhabayeva Lyazzat , Jumagulova Gulnara , Zhigitbekova Bakyt
Published: November 2024

Background

This study aimed to assess the relationship between mental health and academic achievements among 576 students from Astana and Aktobe, Kazakhstan. To achieve this goal, the following objectives were pursued: to evaluate the level of mental health and motivation within the studied sample, and to determine the level of correlation between the indicators. Additionally, deeper insights were attained by assessing the correlation between the indicators within the context of the field of study, age, nationality, gender, pre-university education level, and academic performance.

Methods

The study involved 576 students from L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, and K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe. They were randomly selected for measuring the correlation between the two variables. Achievement motivation was measured using the Herman Achievement Motivation Test. Mental health was assessed using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). Potential predictors within the domains of the field of study, age, nationality, gender, pre-university education level, and academic performance were identified for the correlational analysis of the two indicators.

Results

The study revealed a significant negative correlation between students’ achievement motivation and their mental health (r = 0.0038, p < 0.05). This implies that as the level of achievement motivation increases, the value of students’ mental health decreases. Analysis of the correlational relationship with sample characteristics identified substantial differences in motivation and mental health depending on specialization, age, gender, pre-university education level, and academic performance. The variables most strongly correlated were motivation and mental health with age (p = 0.004 and p = 0.001), as well as gender with mental health (p = 0.003) and academic performance with motivation (p = 0.009).

Conclusions

The results deepen the community’s understanding regarding the influencing factors and potential interactions with students’ mental health and motivation.
The Role of Dopamine in Impulsivity and Substance Abuse: A Narrative Review
Authors: Plaisance Connor J , Ledet III Lloyd F , Slusher Nicholas J , Daniel Charles P , Lee Zachary , Dorius Bradley , Barrie Sonnah , Parker-Actlis Tomasina Q , Ahmadzadeh Shahab , Shekoohi Sahar , Kaye Alan D
Published: November 2024

Substance use disorder (SUD), based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), is defined by symptoms caused by utilizing a substance that a person continues taking despite its negative effects. Impulsive decision making is commonly defined as a reduced ability to choose a delayed large reward instead of a small immediate reward. Dopamine has been implicated as a prominent neurotransmitter implicated in the development and pattern of addiction and impulsivity, especially in regard to substance use disorder. Discovery as a key player in the development of addiction dates to the 1950s, with a study performed by Olds and Milner on rats placed in a Skinner box. Their original discovery is part of the beginning of what would become the search into the main mechanistic source of addiction, and how exactly it works at a cellular, physiological, and psychological level. The dopaminergic pathways of our brains are well-studied. It is well established that most of the dopaminergic neurons of the brain are located in the ventral mid-brain and consists of four main pathways: mesocortical, mesolimbic, nigrostriatal, and tuberoinfundibular pathways. Dopamine acts various receptors, with dopamine (D) receptors 1, 2, and 3 playing a major role in motor function and receptors D1 and D2 playing a major role in reward. There are additional studies warranted, especially finding ways to manipulate the dopaminergic system to treat addiction disorders of all varieties. The focus of the present investigation is to delve into the current literature regarding dopamine and its clinical implications in substance use disorder and impulsive behavior.
The starter growth performance of Indonesian local ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) fed the ration containing different levels of tofu waste product flour
Authors: Wapsiaty Utiah  , Linda M.S. Tangkau  , Umar Paputungan
Published: November 2024

The high price of feed ingredients for rations are one of the factors considered in raising ducks. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of adding cheap tofu waste product (TWP) flour to reduce expensive corn and concentrate ingredients on feed consumption, live weight and feed conversion of starter phase ducks aged 1-8 weeks. The 64 female day-old ducks (DOD) were involved using completely randomized design, allocated into 4 treatments with 8 replications where each replication consisted of 2 birds in a cage. The treatments were feeds of R0 (without TWP, 0%), R1 (with 15% TWP), R2 (with 30% TWP), and R3 (with 45% TWP) in ration. Results showed that the use of large amounts of TWP in R3 caused a decrease in feed consumption of around 4.20 percent, likely caused by the bulky nature of TWP due to their high fiber content. In addition, the percentage of TWP flour addition of 45% showed a lower live weight compared to other treatments. The feed conversion ratio (FCR) of starter growth phase ducks consuming feed ration with composition started from a FCR of 2.3522 - 2.4484 in week-1 tending to decrease until in week-3 reaching a value of 1.8574 - 1.9711 indicating increase efficiency in the use of rations by each duck. However, this tendency began to increase until it reached a value of 3.0955 - 3.0862 in week-8. These values ​​indicated the increase in the cumulative amount of feed consumption of starter phase of ducks at the ages of 2 weeks up to 4 weeks tending faster than the increase in cumulative body weight (lower FCR) compared with FCR from the ages of 5 weeks up to 8 weeks, resulting in a higher FCR.
ANALISA HEAT LOSS DARI SCRUBBER SAMPAI KE TURBIN PADA LAPANGAN X PT.PGE AREA LAHENDONG
Authors: Kurniawan Dedi , Subekti Henk
Published: November 2024

Melalui analisa Heat Loss diketahui bahwa parameter yang dapat mempengaruhi kehilangan panas adalah suhu lingkungan, nominal pipe sizing, dan diameter dalam pipa. Semakin besar nilai NPS maka semakin besar nilai heat loss dan penurunan temperature yang terjadi sehingga nilai temperature inlet turbin semakin kecil dan sebaliknya jika semakin kecil nilai NPS maka semakin kecil nilai heat loss dan penurunan temperature yang terjadi sehingga nilai temperature inlet turbin semakin besar.dan melakukan perbandingan dengan simulai aplikasi Aspen Hysys , nilai temperature untuk NPS 20 dari aplikasi Hysys sekitar 171.5 oC dan actual nilai dari perhitungan microsoft excel sekitar 171.4 oC dan untuk NPS 18 aplikasi Aspen Hysys sekitar 170.9 oC actual perhitungan untuk NPS 171.0 oC, untuk NPS 16 Aspen Hysys 169.5 oC actual perhitungan NPS 16 sekitar 171.5 oC, untuk NPS 12 Aspen Hysys 160.7 oC aktual perhitungan NPS Microsoft Excel 171.5 oC. Jadi setiap ukuran NPS yang disimulasikan ada terjadinya penurun tekanan difaktori oleh ukuran NPS yang digunakan.
Paul’s Christomorphic Wisdom in 1 Corinthians: Eschatological Telic Revelation according to a Pastoral Hermeneutic of Wisdom
Authors: Boerger Jonathan D.
Published: November 2024

This article compares recent disparate hermeneutical proposals in order to draw out essential elements of a Christian hermeneutic of wisdom, which involves the tension of the gift and call of the gospel and recognizes Christ as the essential point of orientation. This approach is applied to 1 Corinthians, (re)reading chs. 1–4 in light of ch. 13 and thereby demonstrating that Paul’s view of wisdom is a qualitative, holistic integration of devotions, convictions, and actions. For Paul, the gospel of Christ is not just Christocentric in content and focus, but also Christomorphic in form and effect. On this basis, this article argues that in 1 Corinthians Paul portrays true wisdom as the Christomorphic edification of the church toward the eschatological telic revelation of the wisdom of Jesus Christ, which involves an essential tension between what is known and what is unknown yet will be revealed in Christ.
Paul’s Theology of Triumph in Glory: Resurrection and Cross United
Authors: Moser Paul K.
Published: November 2024

Paul’s theology of triumph in glory is widely neglected among interpreters. The neglect hinders understanding of how, in his thought, the resurrection of Jesus is related to the cross of Jesus. This article offers an explanation of their relation on the basis of Paul’s perspective on divine glory. It defends the intrinsic value of both the resurrection and the cross of Jesus for divine glory, opposing the view that his cross is a mere means to his resurrection. Paul remarks to the Corinthian Christians: “I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified” (1 Cor 2:2). This remark has led to a “theology of the cross” that is often contrasted with a “theology of glory,” a “theology of triumph,” or a “theology of resurrection.” This article argues that such a contrast is misleading and that Paul’s theology calls for a unified approach to a theology of the cross and a theology of resurrection and glory. A suggested contrast between the two theologies does not contradict Paul’s remark about “Jesus Christ and him crucified” because Paul has in mind the risen, glorified Christ who was crucified, “the Lord of glory” (1 Cor 2:8). Divine glory and the glory of Christ exceed the glory of the cross while preserving the latter. The article uses some influential views of Ernst Käsemann on a theology of the cross as a clarifying foil.
Villa Rhabani: Foreshadowing Wilder’s Masterpieces
Authors: Rojcewicz Jr. Stephen J.
Published: November 2024

Villa Rhabani, an unfinished play by Thornton Wilder (only the first three Acts of a projected four Acts were completed), written in 1920–21, presents many motifs and personality types that the author would explore comprehensively in his mature works. These themes include “the long hymn of love” (qtd. in Niven 191), the independent, resourceful woman with inner beauty, tragic deaths of young women as in The Alcestiad and Our Town, and the proper role of money. The main characters are prototypes that would become the life-giving manipulator, Dolly Levi, and the profound writers and commentators on love, the Marquesa de Montemayor and the Abbess Madre María del Pilar in The Bridge of San Luis Rey. Wilder’s intertextuality with Dante and Henry James is prominent in this play, and will lead to a lifetime of engagement with classic authors.
Space, Sexuality, and Thornton Wilder’s Villa Rhabani
Authors: Robbins Ben
Published: November 2024

Thornton Wilder composed his unfinished play Villa Rhabani—set on the cosmopolitan island of Capri—between 1920 and 1921. This article argues that the play explores the connections between particular spaces and the development of nonnormative sexual identities or practices. It shows how the island setting of Villa Rhabani is crucial to its depiction of queer characters who are associated with both fluid cosmopolitanism and the contestation of sexual binaries. First, Wilder explores how transnational sexual or romantic encounters, cultivated by the shifting cross-cultural exchanges of island life, can produce a flexible attitude to place-based identities. Second, he demonstrates how a mainland–island binary can be used to describe queer identities on the move. His characters’ oscillations between the mainland metropolis of Naples and small-town Capri appear fundamental to the plasticity of their sexual, familial, and national associations. These two dominant modes of portraying character interactions and setting, as well their relation, help reveal the imbricated relationship of space and sexuality. Wilder’s unfinished play, therefore, constitutes a significant contribution to queer transnational literature. The article also contextualizes the play within colonial and Orientalist discourses that have historically linked Southern Italy with same-sex eroticism. While Villa Rhabani draws on a language of exoticization to describe the behaviors of sexually permissive Italian men, it also questions these associations by showing how such practices may be instrumentalized by the economic precarity and desperate social conditions that prevailed in Southern Italy in the early twentieth century.
ANÁLISIS FACTORIAL DINÁMICO APLICADO A LA MEDICIÓN DE RIESGO DE LIQUIDEZ
Authors: Condori Huanca Ronal Edwin
Published: November 2024

Actualmente, hechos como la intervención del Banco Fassil en 2023 ponen en el centro de atención el monitorio de indicadores de riesgos financieros, siendo el riesgo de liquidez uno de los más importantes. Esta tarea ha sido abordada en el medio nacional mediante técnicas muy variadas; sin embargo, la vasta cantidad de estas mediciones requiere la aplicación de métodos multivariados de reducción de dimensión, como el análisis factorial. Este método es denominado análisis factorial dinámico por considerar la dimensión temporal. Su aplicación para cuantificar un proxy del riesgo de liquidez en los Bancos Múltiples permitió cuantificar un indicador proxy del riesgo de liquidez, el cual explica el 36% de la varianza de los indicadores financieros analizados y, además, permite dar alertas tempranas sobre riesgos de liquidez latentes previos.
Proton pump inhibitors in inpatients: Are we getting it right? A retrospective analysis
Authors: Karuppasamy Gowri , Yahia Yousef Mohammad Saleh , Parambil Jessiya Veliyankodan , Ismail Shanima , Ibn-mas’ud Danjuma Mohammed
Published: November 2024

Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed to hospitalized patients, but many of these prescriptions may not be based on evidence-based indications. It’s important to understand that inappropriate prescribing of PPIs can lead to unnecessary medications and financial burdens. Unfortunately, there are not many recent studies exploring how often PPIs are prescribed and if they are being prescribed appropriately.

Objective: The study aimed to assess the appropriateness of PPIs use among hospitalized patients. It evaluated the indications for PPIs use and determined whether the use of PPIs in hospitalized patients is justified or not.

Setting: The study was conducted at Hamad General Hospital, a tertiary academic healthcare center in the state of Qatar.

Methods: A retrospective observational study with 201 subjects, was conducted in general internal medicine wards at a tertiary hospital. Physician documentation and inpatient and outpatient medication prescriptions were analyzed for PPIs exposure.

Main outcome measures: The appropriateness of exposure to PPIs is determined based on international recommendations.

Results: Of 533 hospitalized patients who were not critically ill, 201 (37.7%) were prescribed PPIs. The study found that 65.2% of the patients had no valid indication for PPIs exposure. Furthermore, 18% of patients were inappropriately prescribed stress ulcer prophylaxis with PPIs even though they had a low risk for the development of ulcer disease. After discharge, 82.6% of patients were prescribed PPIs, with the most common indication (43%) being gastrointestinal ulcer prophylaxis.

Conclusion: This study sheds light on the issue of overutilization of PPIs, specifically in non-critically ill hospitalized patients. It highlights the unnecessary continuation of PPI prescriptions at discharge and emphasizes the importance of physicians reevaluating PPI prescriptions periodically to ensure they are still necessary and discontinuing them when possible to avoid unwanted consequences.
Development of Streptococcus pyogenes pneumnonia and pleural empyema post-chickenpox infection in a 5-year-old child: A case report
Authors: Jaish Majed Abu , Akila Mai , AlHabil Yazan
Published: November 2024

Background: The introduction of the varicella vaccine has led to a significant decrease in pediatric varicella-induced invasive Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcal [GAS]) infections. However, the development of a pleural empyema following a chickenpox infection is a rare complication in pediatric patients.

Case presentation: In this report, we present a 5-year-old male patient who presented to the emergency department with a deteriorating course two days after a chickenpox infection. The patient complained of high-grade documented fever, a congested throat, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, and most importantly, decreased air entry on the right side of the chest, along with the presence of crepitations. Such a deteriorated clinical picture suggested the presence of an infectious cause. The patient’s physical examination and radiological imaging provided evidence for the presence of lower right-sided lobar pneumonia. On the second day of hospitalization, the patient showed worsening respiratory distress, prompting further investigations that confirmed the development of a right-sided pleural empyema through radiological imaging. Pediatric surgery consultation was requested, and 500 cc of pus was drained following the insertion of a chest tube, which was later sent for analysis. The patient’s clinical picture improved significantly following this intervention. Due to the severity of his condition, the patient was transferred to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for close monitoring. After one night in the PICU, during which his condition stabilized and oxygen therapy was gradually weaned off, the patient continued to improve on the general ward. Daily assessments and laboratory tests showed decreasing inflammatory markers and resolution of symptoms. Following three days of admission and confirmation of no underlying immunologic deficiency, the patient was discharged home with appropriate antibiotic therapy and follow-up instructions.

Discussion: Similar cases have been sporadically documented in pediatric literature, with notable examples involving older patients. The pathophysiology involves complex immune interactions and virulence factors of GAS, contributing to severe outcomes such as pleural effusion.

Conclusion: In this case, the 5-year-old patient experienced a severe progression from chickenpox to pleural empyema but ultimately improved following prompt medical intervention and chest tube drainage. The patient was discharged after a successful recovery, highlighting the efficacy of early recognition and treatment in managing such complications.