bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hacia un modelo continuo de valor agregado en la Educación Superior
Authors: González Calderón William
Published: May 2024

El quehacer general de las universidades viene siendo objeto de estudio en un creciente número de investigaciones y experimentos. Actualmente, existen campos propios y bien delimitados de análisis sobre las cuestiones relacionadas con los procesos dados en la educación superior, entre los cuales se encuentra el criterio de calidad. En este sentido, el gobierno de Colombia y el Ministerio de educación nacional cuentan con un instrumento denominado Modelo de indicadores del desempeño de la educación (MIDE). En el documento guía del MIDE, un aspecto a considerar es el de valor agregado, el cual se encuentra bien definido de manera conceptual y procedimental. A su vez, otras instituciones de educación superior (IES) de Colombia han desarrollado tesis de grado, investigaciones e informes particulares en la construcción de estos indicadores de valor agregado de una forma alterna, considerando nuevas metodologías e incluyendo otras variables. En este mismo sentido, el MIDE, como instrumento de valoración por parte del MEN, al considerar este aspecto de valor agregado, ha sido objeto de solicitud de procesos de renovación de registros calificados o de solicitudes de acreditaciones de alta calidad a las IES. La mayoría de estos indicadores se desarrollan desde el área de la estadística, con el uso de técnicas y software especializados para este propósito. En este proyecto se pretende aportar en la elaboración de un modelo continuo de valor agregado que pueda darle una mirada distinta al tratamiento de este concepto, y así poder obtener una fundamentación alterna que no dependa exclusivamente de la información, sino también de lógicas y leyes manifiestas en este proceso de medición.
The role of wild edible plants and their medicinal values used by the native people of Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, India- a quantitative study
Authors: Chowdhury Swapan Kumar , Banerjee Mainak , Basnett Deewa , Mazumdar Tanmoy , Das Goutam
Published: May 2024

The main aim of the present study was to gather comprehensive data on the wild edibles found in Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, India, assess their cultural value, and comprehend how they contribute to the local tribes' attainment of food security. We gathered traditional knowledge about edible wild plants by administering a semi-structured questionnaire. Data collection followed standard protocols. To determine which species were most frequently cited and of cultural significance, the gathered data were subjected to specialized statistical analysis using tools such as the Cultural Food Significance Index (CFSI) and Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC). To determine how similar food plants are used in various Balurghat District localities and neighboring areas, the Jaccard Similarity Index (JI) was employed. A total of 1,603 citations were made by the 96 participants for 63 types of wild edibles spread across 36 families. Among the 63 species, 60 species were angiosperms, three species were pteridophytes. The RFC value was found to be in the range of 0.05-0.07. The most constantly referred species was identified as Madhuca longifolia (L.) J. F. Macbr. (RFC= 0,76; FC= 116). A total of 13 wild edible species was identified as the most traditionally valuable species in the locality including Marsilea vestita Hook. & Grev., Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott, Termitomyces heimii Natarajan, Enydra fluctuans Lour etc. For the tribal community of eastern India, using these wild edibles scientifically and sustainably can be a smart move towards achieving multiple health benefits and food security. Furthermore, culturally acceptable species can be a good source for nutraceutical bioprospecting.
A study on problems and suggestions of chilli growers in Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Vysali Kantheti , Mishra Bishnu Priya
Published: May 2024

The present study assesses the training needs of chilli growers of Andhra Pradesh. An ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. Two districts, Guntur and Prakasam, were purposefully selected for the study, as they cover the highest area of chilli cultivation. Two mandals were selected from each district purposively based on the highest area and from each mandal, 5 villages were selected. Thirteen respondents from each village were selected randomly. Thus, a total sample size of 260 was selected for the study. After a thorough review of the literature, focal group discussions with chilli growers and consultation with experts, 7 different categories of training areas were identified. The data was collected using the personal interview method, using a pre-tested, well-prepared interview schedule and ranked based on mean score. The study revealed that among all the different categories of training needs, the respondents perceived crop protection and crop production as the most important training needs, with mean scores of 2.324 and 2.159 and were ranked first and second. Training needs pertaining to marketing, harvesting and post-harvest handling, processing and value-addition, nursery management and mechanization occupied the next 3rd to 7th ranks respectively. Hence, the extension personnel, scientists and policymakers shall keep the results of this study in view regarding what content needs to be focused on while preparing training programs for chilli farmers.
Mountain-pass-type solutions for Schrödinger equations in R2 with unbounded or vanishing potentials and critical exponential growth nonlinearities
Authors: Lin Xiaoyan , Tang Xianhua , Zhang Ning
Published: May 2024

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Designing the user interface of a ventilator under the constraints of a pandemic
Authors: Goldermann Lavinia , Rakel Stefan , Buglowski Mateusz , Mokhtarian Armin , Kampmann Alexandru , Janß Armin , Yilmaz Okan , Beger Frank , Walter Marian , Leonhardt Steffen , Kowalewski Stefan , Stollenwerk André
Published: May 2024

This paper reports on the design of the GUI component of the PV1000, a fully-functional, cost-efficient pandemic ventilator developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our main objective in designing the user interface was to expose the rich features of the ventilator, which are on-par with many commercial medical devices, through an interface that is simple to use even by medical staff with little prior experience with ventilators. We present an agile development process which is intended to address the fast changing and potentially unclear requirements of a pandemic. This is to address the specific situation where domain experts as well as specific hardware have shortages, resulting in recurring changes in requirements. This occurs in conjunction with the collaboration of developers, not all of whom are familiar with the development of medical devices. Despite the pandemic situation, we have made a deliberate decision to use existing software engineering tools such as continuous integration. Additionally, we are employing a multi-platform development framework in order to utilise the resulting advantages, for example, if there are changes in requirements. We present and discuss the system, hardware and software architecture of the components that allow users to interact with the device. The focus here is on the dynamic generation of parts of the software architecture, which enables rapid adaptation to changing conditions on the part of the software. The user interface is evaluated through a user survey, where the majority of participants describe the interface as clear and intuitive. The entire ventilator was evaluated in one animal trial and fortunately never had to be used on humans. The next step is to convert the setup into an open source project that can be used as a research platform for ventilators.
Muscle fatigue detection based on sEMG signal using autocorrelation function and neural networks
Authors: Samann Fars , Hubich Friederike , Ott Tobias , Schanze Thomas
Published: May 2024

Feature extraction from an recorded surface electromyography (sEMG) signal plays an important role in identifying and quantifying the characteristics of muscle activities. These features can be used for various applications like muscle function assessment, muscle fatigue detection, etc. Common features extracted from sEMG signal are time-domain or frequency-domain features. However, features which are sensitive to uncertainties in the signal like noise, movement artifacts, and outliers should be avoided. Autocorrelation function (ACF), which is a measure of similarity between a signal and its time delayed version, is considered in this work as a feature to overcome the impact of noise, artifacts, and outliers. An artificial neural network (ANN) is developed to differentiate between fatigue and non-fatigue conditions using the calculated ACF from sEMG segments. The performance of an ANN model that can be adapted by means of various regularization methods was investigated. The proposed ANN model achieved an accuracy of about 97.62 %, a precision of about 95.50 % and a sensitivity of about 100 % in the classification of fatigue and non-fatigue sEMG segments, outperforming k-means and linear support vector machine approaches that served as references.
On inverse source term for heat equation with memory term
Authors: Duc Nam Bui , Hai Nguyen Minh , Hoan Luu Vu Cam , Long Le Dinh
Published: May 2024

In this article, we first study the inverse source problem for parabolic with memory term. We show that our problem is ill-posed in the sense of Hadamard. Then, we construct the convergence result when the parameter tends to zero. We also investigate the regularized solution using the Fourier truncation method. The error estimate between the regularized solution and the exact solution is obtained.
Playback interviews as a method for research on language ideologies: Citationality, reflexivity, and rapport in interdiscursive encounters
Authors: Grosser Florian
Published: May 2024

This contribution deals with the use of playback interviews in interactional sociolinguistics, a method wherein participants review audio or video recordings of their conversations and provide retrospective commentary. I first outline a brief history of the development of the playback method and how it was incorporated into the interactional sociolinguistic research agenda. As theoretical frameworks for playback interviews and their application to research on language ideologies remain underexplored, this article introduces three concepts from linguistic anthropology—citationality, reflexivity, and interdiscursivity—to theorize playback interviews from a semiotic perspective. Departing from these theories, playback interviews are contextualized within broader social dynamics, including participation frames, power, and rapport that are inherent in the interviewing process. Drawing on source recordings from interactions between L1 and European L2 users of Japanese in Tokyo, and playback sessions with the L2 users, I illustrate how playback interviews contribute to language-ideological inquiries, for example, perceptions of style and code-switching. The analysis showcases the method’s potential to unveil participants’ metapragmatic awareness and explore the intersection of linguistic structure, practice, and ideology. Playback interviews are positioned as a valuable tool for investigating language ideologies, offering new methodological perspectives through retrospection and reflection on communication.
Epilogue: The traces and tracings of language ideologies
Authors: Spitzmüller Jürgen
Published: May 2024

This epilogue highlights and bundles some major points and perspectives that have been identified in the papers of this special issue and locates them in the wide field of language ideology research. By doing that, the epilogue sets out to sketch major trends in the past, present and (anticipated) future of the research field, thereby showing (sometimes hidden) traditions, achievements and challenges of language ideology research (and related fields). Particularly, the (re-)emerging interest in affectual dimensions, social positioning, institutional ideology brokerage, social inequality, and power, which are at the center of a number of papers each, are being highlighted and discussed. In a historical contextualization, the epilogue furthermore shows how these topics and interests can be traced back in the fields history and even further to long-standing engagements with language ideologies avant la lettre.
Parents’ attitudes, perceptions and coping strategies regarding school bullying
Authors: Deli Panagiota , Moisoglou Ioannis , Galanis Petros , Toska Aikaterini , Fradelos Evangelos C. , Tsiachri Maria , Yfantis Aris , Katsiroumpa Aglaia , Konstantinidis Theocharis , Sarafis Pavlos , Saridi Maria
Published: May 2024

Objectives

The aim of this study was to record parents’ knowledge and attitudes towards bullying experienced by their children and to explore the strategies they choose to manage bullying incidents.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted. The study population consisted of parents of children who have experienced bullying in a primary or secondary school classroom. The “Parents’ Strategies to Cope with Bullying” questionnaire was used to collect data. Regarding parents’ coping with bullying, the strategy “Support and advice to the child” scored the highest and the strategy “Social support and information” the next highest.

Results

Of the parents, 44.3 % had received some information/education regarding the phenomenon of bullying with the most important source of information being reading. According to the results of multivariate linear regression, mothers more often applied the strategy “social support and information” (Coefficient b=0.9, 95 % CI for b=0.7 to 1.1, p<0.001) and parents with lower educational level more often applied the strategy “avoidance” (Coefficient b=−0.5, 95 % CI for b=−0.8 to −0.2, p=0.004).

Conclusions

School bullying remains a major worldwide phenomenon over time. Although parents choose to support their children, they do not receive information and training on how to manage bullying from a formal institution, making the need for such programs imperative.
Violations of the basic Japanese referential system in reintroductions
Authors: Muranaka-Vuletich Hiromi
Published: May 2024

Referential systems are language specific, and the Japanese referential system is achieved by using grammatical particles (waandga) as well as ellipsis. While there are basic patterns, violations of these patterns commonly occur. This study examined the reasons why violations could occur by focusing on reintroductions. The data were collected from ten oral narratives and five written narratives. The results demonstrated that grammatical constraints and additional functions constituted the two main reasons why the most expected referential markings were not used. Other observed factors included the centeredness of the character in the story and the different types of referential markings. It was also found that referential markers were highly related to predicates that could predict which particle would predominantly be used. However, predicates themselves were not the only primary driver of particle selection. Instead, other components of the sentence outside the predicates may have contributed to the selection of referential marking.
Steigerung der Resilienz in der virtuellen Qualitätsprüfung
Authors: Denkena Berend , Wichmann Marcel , Reuter Leon , Böttcher Alexander
Published: May 2024

Der Umfang von Qualitätsprüfungen von gefrästen Großbauteilen in der Luftfahrtindustrie stellt einen großen Anteil an nicht-wertschöpfenden Tätigkeiten dar und verursacht hohe Zeit- und Kostenaufwände. Ein Ansatz zur Reduzierung derartiger Aufwände besteht in der Durchführung virtueller Qualitätsprüfungen durch Auswertung relevanter Datenströme. Eine Herausforderung besteht in der Gewährleistung einer ausreichenden Übertragbarkeit der Prognosemodelle bei sich verändernden Fertigungsbedingungen. Zur Untersuchung der Resilienz virtueller Qualitätsprüfungen wurde daher ein Ansatz zum kontinuierlichen Lernen datenbasierter Prognosemodelle entwickelt. Die Ergebnisse haben gezeigt, dass das Qualitätsniveau bei etwa 91 Prozent der unbekannten Daten richtig klassifiziert werden konnten.
Erfolgsfaktoren resilienter Kunden-Lieferanten-Beziehungen
Authors: Nitsche Anderas , Stonis Malte
Published: May 2024

Die Resilienz eines Lieferanten ist ein elementarer Faktor in der Gestaltung von Lieferketten. In der Lieferantenauswahl wird die Resilienz noch nicht vollumfänglich im Bewertungsprozess berücksichtigt. Im Rahmen eines Forschungsprojekts soll hierfür eine Grundlage geschaffen und damit die Resilienz als Bewertungskriterium in den Prozess der Lieferantenauswahl integriert werden. Der Beitrag soll dabei ein Verständnis über die unterschiedlichen Erfolgsfaktoren resilienter Lieferketten schaffen.
Optimierung der Bauteilreinigungsprozesse
Authors: Shevchenko Iryna , Rautenberg Adrian , Lindner Andeas , Jänicke Mario , Krüger Jörg
Published: May 2024

Für die Fertigung von Prototypenbauteilen sind flexible Anlagen erforderlich, die stabile Prozesse für sich ständig ändernde Bauteile gewährleisten und die Anforderungen an die Technische Sauberkeit erfüllen. Die Reinigung von Prototypen-Zylinderkurbelgehäusen im BMW Motorrad Werk Berlin entspricht nicht den Qualitätsvorschriften. Struktur- und Ausrichtungsmängel sowie Transportgestelle, Handschuhe und Kühlschmierstoff begünstigen Partikelverschleppung zwischen Fertigungsschritten. Feldversuche zeigen, dass Anpassungen von Prozessparametern zu einer deutlichen Reduktion von Partikelmengen führen. Lösungsansätze umfassen einen verbesserten Waschprozess mit angepasstem Ablauf sowie konstruktive Änderungen in der Bauteilausrichtung.
Prüfumfänge für Besondere Merkmale nachvollziehbar reduzieren
Authors: Schloske Alexander , Mannuß Oliver , Aichele Andreas , Oberdiek Sven , Schulz Carolin , Sauer Alexander
Published: May 2024

Besondere Merkmale sind ein wichtiges Element, um die Funktionssicherheit von Produkten sicherzustellen. Bei Nichterfüllung drohen haftungsrechtliche Konsequenzen. Gleichzeitig verursachen sie hohe Aufwände für Prüfung und Dokumentation. Der VDA-Band „Besondere Merkmale“ gibt eine Systematik zur Reduzierung vor. Darin nicht berücksichtigt ist der Anwendungskontext. Wie damit sicherheitsrelevante Besondere Merkmale reduziert und Anforderungen für Produktion und Prüfung abgeleitet werden können, wird im vorliegenden Beitrag erläutert.
Distanzbasierte Prozessmodellierung in zyklischen Fertigungssystemen
Authors: Gram Jonas , Maier Julian B. , Milojkovic Veljko
Published: May 2024

Dieser Beitrag thematisiert die Herausforderungen in der Fertigungsindustrie bezüglich Effizienz und Fehleranfälligkeit. Das Ziel ist die Optimierung der Gesamtanlageneffektivität (OEE) durch eine neue Methode, die Produktionsprozesse mittels Signalvektor-Analyse der Speicherprogrammierbaren Steuerung (SPS) segmentiert. Dies ermöglicht eine effiziente Identifizierung von Leistungsverlusten anhand des Prozessablaufs. Die Methode wurde erfolgreich in zwei verschiedenen Fertigungssystemen validiert.
Integration des Lieferkettengesetzes in bestehende Prozesse
Authors: Briele Kristof , Brings Hanna , Schmitt Robert H.
Published: May 2024

Für die Umsetzung des Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetzes (LkSG) müssen Unternehmen ihr Lieferantenmanagement verändern. Während es bisher auf die Erhöhung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ausgelegt ist, kommen durch das Gesetz Pflichten bezogen auf die Einhaltung von Menschenrechten und Umweltstandards hinzu. Um die Pflichten in bestehende Prozesse zu integrieren, werden Ansätze der Risikoanalyse geprüft und Präventiv- und Abhilfemaßnahmen vorgestellt, mit denen den identifizierten Risiken begegnet werden kann.
Deaths during Sexual Activity
Authors: Okulevičiūtė Agnė , Chmieliauskas Sigitas , Laima Sigitas , Vasiljevaitė Diana , Stasiūnienė Jurgita
Published: May 2024

Background: Deaths during sexual activities are a rarely identified phenomenon in forensic medicine practice. Most often, such deaths are classified as accidents or deaths due to the manifestation of certain diseases during sexual activity. It is important to rule out homicide or suicide as the cause of death when investigating sexual deaths. Determining the cause of death requires a comprehensive assessment of the evidence and circumstances and should not be based solely on autopsy findings. When determining the cause of death, it is necessary to evaluate the circumstances of the discovery, important evidence found near the body, the position of the deceased, the place where the deceased was found, and the characteristics of the environment.
Cases: Case 1: A 65-year-old male was clothed in women’s underwear and was found hanging in a noose in a bedroom after a house fire. The autopsy revealed a ligature mark on the neck, bruises in neck muscles, tears in carotid arteries, and signs of acute pulmonary distension. The cause of death was determined to be suffocation due to neck compression by a ligature, compounded by significant alcohol intoxication, with additional postmortem burns covering 30% of the body surface area likely occurring after death.
Case 2: A 55-year-old naked male was found without external injuries but with a plastic tube inserted into the rectum, causing a 2.5 cm rupture in the ileum. The perforation led to complications, including purulent diffuse peritonitis, intoxication, and acute cardiac and respiratory failure, resulting in death within 3-6 hours after insertion. Concurrent findings included atherosclerotic changes in the heart, internal organ hyperemia and edema, hepatic steatosis, renal cyst, and a lack of ethyl alcohol in blood but 0.17 ‰ presence in urine according to toxicology analysis.
Conclusions: A detailed evaluation of all the evidence is very important in the forensic examination of the deceased during sexual activity. Therefore, to determine the cause of death, not only the autopsy data, toxicological and microscopic examinations of the deceased are important, but also the evaluation of all findings at the scene. The most common cause of death of an autoerotic nature is asphyxia, and the most commonly identified group of the dead are men aged around 40 years.
Analysis of the SWOT matrix as a strategy for implementing the Ap-Th1000 Reactor in Brazil
Authors: Araujo da Silva Francky Roger , Stefani Giovanni Laranjo de , Silva Marcelo Vilela da
Published: May 2024

This article analyzes the SWOT Matrix for the implementation of the AP-Th1000 reactor with thorium fuel, aiming at a future replacement of the current nuclear reactors that use uranium as fuel by thorium. There was a need for an in-depth study of the national and international literature linked to the Brazilian reality. After that, specific meetings were held to detect all possible situations of the 4 main points of the SWOT matrix. During the sessions, which averaged 1 hour, the authors' industrial and academic expertise was demonstrated in competencies such as creativity, collaboration, effective communication, openness and tolerance, quick thinking, synthesis ability, problem focus, and flexibility during the discussions of over 50 items found in the analysis of the 4 points of the SWOT matrix. Each meeting was divided into three parts. The first part, which would be the Creative phase; and a second part, which would be the Critical phase; and, finally, the third phase, where ideas are filtered for the permanence of those that were better founded and of better acceptance. Then, the aspects listed were classified into 4 categories: Strengths (S), Weaknesses (W), Opportunities (O), and Threats (T). After the classification, a ranking of priorities was made, in descending order of importance, according to the authors, of the weaknesses and threats, neutralization suggestions were made. Finally, the data obtained were analyzed. We concluded through the SWOT analysis, we can observe an expressive amount of benefits of using the AP1000 reactor with MOX of Thorium and Uranium in the development of nuclear energy generation technologies in Brazil.
Novel approach to the smart constructing adequate predictive or confidence decisions for applied mathematical models under parametric uncertainty via pivotal quantities and ancillary statistics
Authors: Nechval Nicholas , Berzins Gundars , Nechval Konstantin
Published: May 2024

The technique used here emphasizes pivotal quantities and ancillary statistics relevant for obtaining statistical predictive or confidence decisions for anticipated outcomes of applied stochastic models under parametric uncertainty and is applicable whenever the statistical problem is invariant under a group of transformations that acts transitively on the parameter space. It does not require the construction of any tables and is applicable whether the experimental data are complete or Type II censored. The proposed technique is based on a probability transformation and pivotal quantity averaging to solve real-life problems in all areas including engineering, science, industry, automation & robotics, business & finance, medicine and biomedicine. It is conceptually simple and easy to use.
Tartrate resistant acid phosphatases and osteodystrophy in chronic renal failure as related to oxidative stress: - tartrate resistant acid phosphatase is a proxidant
Authors: Hasan Hathama Razooki , Abdulsattar Sura Ahmad
Published: May 2024

Objective: Oxidative stress has emerged as a constant feature of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF), this possibly helps to promote the progression and complications of CRF. This study aims to evaluate the relation of tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRACP) to oxidative stress in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Methods: Forty Iraqi patients with ESRD underwent hemodialysis and thirty seven healthy individuals were included in the present study. Several biochemical parameters such as lipid peroxidation through the concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA), [copper], [iron], [transferrin], [uric acid] and ceruloplasmin ferroxidase activity were measured in sera of control and ESRD patients. Results: The results revealed presence of a significant increase (P< 0.001) in both [MDA] and uric acid level in sera of ESRD patients in comparison with that of the control group. Meanwhile a non-significant increase (P>0.05) was found in copper concentration with a significant decrease (P<0.001) in serum [iron], total iron binding capacity (TIBC),unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC), and [transferrin] of the patients group in comparison with that of the control group .Moreover no difference was observed in the saturation percentage of transferrin with iron between both groups and non-significant decrease in both the activity and the specific activity of ceruloplasmin ferroxidase (P > 0.05) in sera of the patients group. Conclusion: we concluded that the increased of TRACP activity takes part in the measured oxidative stress (as indicated by the increased MDA level) in Iraqi patients with ESRD.
A prospective perspective on the advances in robotic- assisted 3D bio-printing for tissue engineering
Authors: Montaser Laila Mahmoud
Published: May 2024

3D printing involves cutting through the middleman. This advantage is transferred to in vitro bioprinting to cut the middle step of in vitro cell growth in the lab and transplant stem cells directly into the body for growth (in situ). On-site bioprinting with robots can be used for some surgical procedures because they are less invasive to the patient, with minimum pain, lesser recovery time, less opportunity of infection, and smaller time spent in hospital. Expect the use of mobile emergency printers in developing countries and remote areas. This was the brief summary of my invited speech which was sent to Global TIPE 3D printing conference 2022, Jan 18-20, New York, USA organized by Women in 3D printing located in New York City, NY, USA titled "Modern technologies/Where are we leaving?", the target of these talks was to give insight, best practices, or strategic information to the audience. My invited talk showed in the 1st day of the Conference awarded a certificate of appreciation*(Figure 2c) for successfully presenting my research/academic work. The awards are a great chance for scientists to celebrate their success and grace people whose realizations are a model for young people to walk behind. (Scheme 1)
Epilepsy: physiology, diseases, treatments, products, and market analysis
Authors: Zoe Latham , Bill Tawil
Published: May 2024

Epilepsy, a complex neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, poses significant challenges to patients and healthcare providers alike.1 Pharmacotherapy remains a cornerstone of epilepsy treatment, and the paper explores the latest advancements in antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), highlighting novel agents and their mechanisms of action.2 Additionally, it discusses the challenges posed by drug-resistant epilepsy and explores alternative treatment options, such as neurostimulation and neuromodulation devices. Innovative techniques, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) are reviewed in detail, emphasizing their potential as adjunctive therapies for seizure control. Surgical interventions, including resective surgery, laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), and functional hemispherectomy, are discussed as viable options for patients with medication-resistant epilepsy.3 This review aims to provide an encompassing exploration of types and characteristics of treatment products, and an in-depth analysis of the market, including market size, distribution, and current trends. Additionally, it will conclude by presenting an overview of emerging approaches in epilepsy treatment for potential clinical applications.
Pineal gland cyst-to fight or not to fight?
Authors: K Sethi  Nitin
Published: May 2024

Since professional boxing is associated with substantial risk of both acute and chronic traumatic brain injury, many athletic (boxing) commissions in the United States and abroad request a neuroimaging study of the brain to determine brain fitness to fight. Either magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain or computed tomography (CT) head is needed to obtain a license to compete in professional combat sports and periodically thereafter. The neuroimaging study helps to identify and/or exclude structural brain lesions that may pose a risk of rupture or bleeding from head impact exposures (HIEs) sustained during the course of the bout. Identification of structural brain lesions such as large tumors, vascular malformations such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and large cavernous malformations results in a denial of licensure to fight. Pineal gland cysts (PC) are usually benign cysts discovered on occasions incidentally in MRI scans of boxers. A 25-year-old asymptomatic boxer was found to have a 2 cm PC with intracystic hemorrhage on MRI scan done for licensure. The medical literature was reviewed to determine whether boxers with PC can safety compete in combat sports.
Cardiological emergency and acute myocardial infarction: physician and physiotherapist perceptions of immediate care, use of prehospital ECGS and patient referrals
Authors: Rochetti Bezerra Thiago Augusto , M Malaquias Délio Tiago , D Vivas Alexandre , Pereira Lima Christopher Aquino , Barbosa Coelho Bruna , Gaban Trigueiro Thiago , Bento Alvarenga Cristiano , M de O Carriço Hamilton Roberto , A Dias João Victor , Portellinha de Oliveira João Victor , Cristine Orasmo Carla , do Nascimento Rafael Pinheiro , Miyamoto Moriya Karen , Francisco Strefezzi Maurício De , Fernandes Silva Matheus Guedes , Morais Diniz Felix Fernando Álison , Cardozo Batista Leandro
Published: May 2024

Doctors and physiotherapists play a key role in reducing the rate of morbidity and mortality from acute myocardial infarction through well-applied care, as well as through the key point of health education, given that most of the risk factors are modifiable. This article is a literature review, which aims to explore the challenges faced by patients with acute myocardial infarction. This review shows that heart attacks are a serious problem. The study proves that this damage can be reduced or minimized with the training of medical and physiotherapy professionals in recognizing the signs and symptoms in good time, as well as the best treatment.
INFLUENCE OF THE SPEED SIGNAL DISCRETIZATION ON THE TORQUE VECTOR CONTROL OF INDUCTION MOTOR
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Beresteiskyi ave., 37, 03056, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kovbasa S. , Krasnoshapka N. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Beresteiskyi ave., 37, 03056, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kolomiichuk Y. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Beresteiskyi ave., 37, 03056, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kholosha A. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Beresteiskyi ave., 37, 03056, Kyiv, Ukraine, Deleiko B. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Beresteiskyi ave., 37, 03056, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

The paper presents the investigation of the impact of the discrete character of the measured by incremental encoder speed signal on the induction motor torque vector control in traction electrical drive. The study is based on mathemati-cal simulations for a direct vector flux-torque control system which provides direct asymptotic field-orientation, asymp-totic flux-torque trajectory tracking, and asymptotic decoupling of the torque and flux subsystems. The parameters of the induction motor and encoder used in the study correlate with used in the real traction electromechanical systems of trolleybuses. It is shown that introduction of first order filter in the speed measurement channel reduces the induction motor’s current and torque spikes, but leads to an error in torque control and degradation of the rotor flux field-orientation conditions. Combined utilization of filtered and unfiltered speed signal is proposed in order to avoid this disadvantage. Ref. 7, fig. 6.
Obstacles to the introduction of heat pumps in district heating
Authors:   General Energy Institute of NAS of Ukraine, 172, Antonovycha St., Kyiv, 03150, Ukraine, Sokolovska Irina , Teslenko Oleksandr ,   General Energy Institute of NAS of Ukraine, 172, Antonovycha St., Kyiv, 03150, Ukraine, Derii Volodymyr ,   General Energy Institute of NAS of Ukraine, 172, Antonovycha St., Kyiv, 03150, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

Today, heat pumps are recognized as one of the technologies that most contribute to the decarbonization of almost all spheres of modern society life, especially industry and energy. The integration of heat pumps into district heating is considered as an implementation of renewable energy technology that will enable the European Union (EU) to achieve its ambitious energy and climate policy goals for developing sustainable society. The purpose of this article is to analyze and systematize the EU experience in overcoming obstacles to the introduction of heat pump technologies in district heating and to determine the possibilities of its application in Ukraine. It was found that it is impossible to ensure the universal integration of heat pumps into district heating for all EU members, and an individual analysis is required for each EU country, taking all technical and environmental aspects into account. Obstacles to the large-scale implementation of heat pump technologies into district heating are of a complex nature. Complex obstacles require an integrated approach that simultaneously removes these obstacles and includes direct incentives, indirect taxes, technical standards, building codes, education, etc. An analysis of the experience of the EU countries (financial support, education and training, preferential tariffs for electricity for heat pump operation, EU regulations on energy efficiency of buildings, the EU directive on renewable energy sources, etc.) made it possible to identify obstacles to the widespread implementation of heat pumps in district heating. The main such obstacles are the high initial cost of heat pump equipment, the high cost of electricity, the high cost of connecting to electricity and heat networks, insufficient government incentives, the lack of domestic production of heat pumps and highly qualified personnel for their implementation. The proposed main preventive measures to overcome these obstacles are the creation of a State Program to stimulate the introduction of heat pumps; legislative support aimed at accelerating the introduction of heat pumps; creation of financial incentives for their implementation; state stimulation of production of heat pump equipment and professional training of operating personnel. This article is aimed at discussing directions for the formation of effective legislative and regulatory measures for comprehensive stimulation of the large-scale introduction of heat pumps in the district heating in Ukraine. Keywords: heat pumps, renewable energy sources, district heating, implementation, obstacles, overcoming.
Modern solutions for providing assessment and control of security of electricity supply
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine ", Pryshchepa Yaroslav ,   Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute",   , 37, Beresteiskyi Ave., Kyiv, 03056, Ukraine, Zamulko Anatolii ,   National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", 37, Beresteiskyi Ave., Kyiv, 03056, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

The introduction of market relations in the energy industry brought the issue of energy security to a new level, defining one of its components in the market as the security of electric energy supply. In the work, a comparative analysis of the existing conceptual terminological apparatus related to the definitions of energy security and security of supply was carried out in order to establish the main differences. At the same time, assessment and control of the security of electricity supply, as integral indicators that make it possible to plan the activities of the single European energy market, have become fundamental issues for various countries. Assessment and control of the security of electricity supply in modern Ukraine is becoming an increasingly urgent task in connection with the connection of its unified energy system to the energy system of Europe and the need to ensure emergency-free parallel operation. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to form an idea of modern approaches to the assessment of the security of electricity supply in Ukraine and the EU countries, as well as to search for opportunities to improve the control system of security of supply. It was established that, apart from the prescriptive regulation of the basic principles of the formation of indicators, at the moment there are no unified approaches that would allow them to be used to create a national methodological base for a conscious and qualitative assessment of security of supply. Based on the results of the comparative analysis, the main ways by which the issue of security of supply assessment is considered have been identified. It has been proven that an important direction is the creation of a multi-level system of assessment and control of the security of electricity supply, as well as ensuring the control of the implementation of organizational measures aimed at improving the security of supply. Keywords: security of electric energy supply, electricity, law, monitoring, regulation, reliability, directive.
Pediatric psychoSocial Risk Index: Factor Analysis and Item Reduction Study
Authors: Cohen-Silver Justine , Cost Katherine , Navarro Jose , Maguire Jonathon L.
Published: May 2024

OBJECTIVES

The Pediatric psychoSocial Risk Index (PSRI) is psychosocial risk screening instrument for health practitioners. The objective of this study was to confirm validity evidence of a truncated version of PSRI.

METHODS

PSRI was completed initially by 100 parents of children aged 0 to 18 years admitted to a tertiary hospital; 50 parents repeated the PSRI 3 days later. Analysis includes principal component analysis (PCA) to include the least number of items that explain the most variance in a shortened version of PSRI as well as confirming test-retest reliability and internal consistency of the shortened instrument.

RESULTS

PSRI originally had 86 items, 85 close-ended items were analyzed. Three items were excluded because of missing test-retest data. Item reduction resulted in truncation of 16 items; 66 items remained. A Kaiser-Mayer-Orkin test of sampling adequacy resulted in reduction of 14 items; 52 items remained. Initial PCA led to reduction of 26 items. The PCA was rerun on remaining items, resulting in reduction of 6 further items; 18 items remained. Two items with >10% missingness were removed leaving 16 items in the final PSRI. Test-retest reliability was 0.98 and mean within-person across-item reliability was 0.95. Cronbach α was 0.9. Remaining items represented 9 social risk themes: food insecurity, medical complexity, home environment, behavioral issues, financial insecurity, parenting confidence, parental mental health, social support, and unmet medical needs.

CONCLUSIONS

PSRI was reduced from 86 to 16 items with high internal consistency and reliability. PSRI demonstrates adequate validity supporting practitioners to screen families about their psychosocial risk.
El parque La Mexicana. Un nodo para la segregación en el México neoliberal
Authors: Menéndez García Deva
Published: May 2024

La inauguración del parque La Mexicana en el año 2017 supuso la transformación del área de Santa Fe de la Ciudad de México. La incorporación de 20 ha de zonas verdes, con todo tipo de infraestructuras destinadas al ocio, el deporte y la restauración, significó la apertura de un área exclusiva que presentaba uno de los niveles de desigualdad más altos de toda la ciudad. Esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar el modo en el que se configuraron las prácticas espaciales dentro del parque desde un enfoque social, así como definir de qué modo sirvió como espacio de interacción entre individuos y clases. A través de una metodología mixta, apoyada en el método de observación y en la recopilación de datos de opinión mediante encuestas y entrevistas, se buscó determinar hasta qué punto ha servido a la superación de la desigualdad o a la puesta en marcha de mecanismos de cohesión social que vuelvan viable el derecho efectivo al uso de la ciudad. Los resultados obtenidos califican al parque como un nodo que ha perpetuado y mantenido los roles tradicionales de exclusión y segregación que, desde hace décadas, habían caracterizado a la zona de Santa Fe.
Segregación digital en Bogotá: una revisión a la infraestructura de las TIC para el acceso a internet
Authors: Duarte Hernández Daniel Felipe , Garnica Bermúdez Edward Camilo
Published: May 2024

La segregación digital territorial, una dimensión emergente de la segregación socioespacial, es un campo de estudio ampliamente abordado en la literatura internacional al respecto de los estudios sobre la difusión de las tecnologías de la información. Sin embargo, salvo algunas excepciones, poco se ha explorado su manifestación en la ciudad de Bogotá. El objetivo del presente artículo es presentar evidencias sobre las condiciones de segregación digital territorial en la capital colombiana y determinar que este es un fenómeno asociado a unas condiciones de segregación preexistentes. La base del estudio se desarrolla siguiendo la metodología de análisis cartográfico usada por Jeffer Chaparro (2010) acerca del mismo fenómeno. El estudio se centra en la dimensión de los estadios de segregación en la ciudad e identifica los elementos constitutivos de la infraes­tructura de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TIC). En segundo plano, se abordan las actividades para las cuales los ciudadanos usan internet; considerando estas como un factor determinante en el uso real de esta tecnología. En este sentido, se observa que la concentración de esta infraestructura se presenta de forma inversa a los hogares con mayores privaciones socioeconómicas, distribuidos principalmente en las zonas de periferia de la ciudad, en las franjas del suroriente y suroccidente. Aunque no es el único factor explicativo, esta distribución desigual está directamente relacionada con la segregación socioespacial.
Jürgen Klein, Christlich-Muslimische Beziehungen in Äthiopien. Interreligiöse Situation – Konflikträume – Verstehenszugänge
Authors: Küspert-Rakotondrainy Sophie
Published: May 2024

Book review
The association of Dark Triad personality traits with infidelity: Evidence from the Greek-cultural context
Authors: Apostolou Menelaos
Published: May 2024

The Dark Triad is an important aspect of human personality, and there is evidence that it associated with infidelity. The current research aimed to examine the association between Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism traits and different aspects of infidelity in the Greek cultural context. In particular, using a sample of 509 Greek-speaking participants [57.5% women, mean age 36.5 (SD = 11.7), 42.5% men, mean age 40.1 (SD = 13.1)], we found that higher scores in Psychopathy were associated with higher incidence of infidelity and willingness to be unfaithful to one's partner. Moreover, men and women who scored higher in Psychopathy were more likely to be detected by their partners when unfaithful. Men who scored high in Psychopathy were also more suspicious of their partners for being unfaithful than men who scored low. However, the scores in the Dark Triad traits did not predict the probability to detect a partner's infidelity neither for men nor for women. Overall, in the Greek cultural context, the Dark Triad traits were associated with certain aspects of infidelity.
Architectural semiotics in the renovation of rural architecture
Authors: Xu Lai , Hutter Akos , Liu Yuwei
Published: May 2024

This study combines theoretical research and practical case studies to explore effective methods for renovating rural architecture within the context of Chinese new rural construction. By analyzing the current state of existing rural architectures, identifying their characteristics and shortcomings, and applying the theory of architectural semiotics, this study proposes an innovative model for rural architecture renovation. The aim of this research is to provide valuable insights and optimization strategies for the revitalization of rural architectures in China, ultimately contributing to the sustainable development of rural areas and the preservation of regional culture.
Role of Vitamin D in the Pathogenesis of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Literature Review
Authors: Khavkin Anatoly I. , Nalyotov Andrew V. , Masyuta Dmitry I. , Makhmutov Ravil F.
Published: May 2024

The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases still remains unclear nowadays. Genetic disposition, impaired immune regulation, disturbance in intestinal microbiota composition, exposure to environmental factors are associated with the development of inflammation in intestinal mucosa and increased epithelial penetrance that define disease's development and progression. There is a theory in scientific literature that vitamin D deficiency (among other environmental factors) increases the risk of inflammatory bowel disease. However, the role of vitamin D in the development of gastrointestinal tract diseases remains poorly studied. This article presents current data on the vitamin D effect on the intestinal mucosa barrier function, on the immune system and on the intestinal microbiota in the context of inflammatory bowel diseases pathogenesis.