bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Walking the Whinny-Moor: Corpse roads and pre-funeral death rituals in early modern England
Authors: Dunn Stuart
Published: July 2024

This paper discusses the evidence for “corpse roads” in early modern Britain. Corpse roads were route ways used by funeral parties to transport the deceased from the place of death to the place of final interment. In some cases, some routes took on localised symbolic or folkloric significance, and in a few cases, this is preserved in the present day in contemporary route names, tourism and on modern maps. This paper reviews the evidence for corpse roads, and the methodologies needed to interrogate that evidence. These methodologies are drawn from folklore, ethnology, archaeology and history. The case of one corpse path, in Swaledale in northern England, is presented as a case study.
UNLOCKING CLUES THROUGH DENTAL RECORDS: A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF DENTISTS’ ROLE IN FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS
Authors: Zaheen Uzma , Khan Haroon Anwar
Published: July 2024

Background: Dental records have become a crucial source of information to forensic odontology’s impressive expansion, particularly in medicolegal instances. Dentists are required by law to maintain patient records. Dental remains typically last longer in fatal conditions, assisting with personal identification in mass tragedies, law enforcement investigations, and medicolegal matters. It is mandated by law that every dentist must keep some kind of records for every patient they treat; demands of busy clinics often result in neglect of this obligation. The purpose of this study was to assess dentists’ knowledge regarding dental record maintenance. Methods: It was a cross-sectional observational study. Data was collected using a questionnaire administered through personal interviews. The purpose of the questionnaire was to gauge the dentists’ understanding of forensic odontology techniques as well as their routine practices for keeping dental records. The gathered data underwent descriptive analysis before being condensed and analysed with SPSS-20. Results: Only a very small percentage (22%) of the dentists maintained records on a regular basis, while majority (78%) did not maintain any records. Conclusion: Only a minority of dentists in Lahore retain dental records, indicating poor record-keeping methods. This causes lack of forensic utilization of valuable and reliable information in medicolegal issues.
Pak J Physiol 2024;20(2):61-4,
ANTI-OXIDATIVE PROTECTION OF VITAMIN E AGAINST DOXORUBICIN INDUCED OVARIAN TOXICITY IN ANIMAL MODEL
Authors: Hussain Shah , Sultana Ulfat , Fareed Shahid , Kamal Asif , Rehman Erum , Sadaf Aisha
Published: July 2024

Background: Chemotherapy has diverse pathologic consequences on the female reproductive system. Current study aimed to ascertain whether vitamin-E administration shielded female rats against doxorubicin-induced ovarian damage. Methods: This laboratory experimental study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar. In this study, 24 female rats weighing between 200 and 250 gm were used and divided into three groups, the control group, research group-I, and research group-II. All animals got weighed at the start of the study and again prior to their sacrifice. On the 28th day, animals were sacrificed, and organs were taken out. To observe any change in the ovarian follicles, 5 um thick sections were cut on a rotary microtome and stained with Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) and Massan Trichome. The SPSS-25 was used to analyse the data. The difference between and within groups was measured using the independent sample t-test and chi square test. p?0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Rats in both the control and experimental groups-II showed a substantial rise in mean weight (p<0.05), however rats in experimental group-I showed a significant drop in mean body weight (p>0.05) after the experiments. The number of primordial and secondary ovarian follicles did not differ significantly across groups (p>0.05), however there was a significant difference in the number of primary ovarian follicles, atretic follicles, and nuclear fragments (p<0.05). Conclusion: In female rats, simultaneous administration of vitamin E has demonstrated protective effects against doxorubicin-induced ovarian damage.
Pak J Physiol 2024;20(2):41-5
PROTECTIVE ROLE OF SOYBEAN OIL ON LETROZOLE INDUCED MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN THE TRABECULAR DIAMETER OF LONG BONE: A MOUSE MODEL
Authors: Haroon Muhammad , Momin Nabila , Saba Amber , Javed Sumaira , Sadaf Aisha , Sultana Ulfat
Published: July 2024

Background: Letrozole, a commonly prescribed neoadjuvant chemotherapeutic drug in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer females, causes osteoporosis along with several other debilitating effects. Objective of this study was to evaluate the protective role of soybean oil against letrozole-induced histo-morphological changes in femur of mice. Methods: This laboratory based experimental study was carried out in animal house at Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Centre (PCSIR) Peshawar and Khyber Medical University (KMU). Sixty female albino mice were divided into control (group-A) and experimental groups (B and C respectively). The experimental group B was given Letrozole drug at a dose of 1 mg/Kg/day for 28 days, and Experimental group C was given both Letrozole drug at a dose of 1 mg/Kg/day and 1 ml 10% Soybean oil. The mice were weighed. The animals were sacrificed and femurs were dissected and processed to find out changes in its gross morphology, weight, and trabecular diameter. Trabecular diameter was measured microscopically by using ocular graticule and stage micrometer. Data were analyzed using SPSS-22. Mean and standard deviation were calculated for weight of mice, weight of femur and trabecular diameter. Independent sample t-test was applied to compare the continuous variable among two groups. Results: The weight of mice, weight of femur and trabecular diameter of femur in mice of Experimental group-C (Soy bean oil) was greater than Experimental group-B (Letrozole) but lesser than control group-A. Conclusion: Soybean oil has protective role against letrozole induces bone loss in female albino mice.
Pak J Physiol 2024;20(2):46-9
EFFICACY OF ENHANCED PREOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT FOR NON-PROGRESSION IN MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION AFTER CATARACT SURGERY: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Authors: Aaqil Bushra , Nazneen Zainab , Siddiqui Afsheen , Rifat Latif  , Mahrukh Ali  , Habib Rameesha , Hasan Sajid Kazmi
Published: July 2024

Background: Cataract surgery may alter proper functioning of meibomian glands and result in worsening of glandular dysfunction. The role of combined postop and routine 3 days preoperative treatment of meibomian gland disease (MGD) after cataract surgery has been studied but the role of enhanced 2 weeks preoperative treatment has yet to be evaluated. The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of enhanced preoperative treatment for 2 weeks and routine preoperative treatment for 3 days alone in non-progression of MGD to severe stages after cataract surgery. Methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted at Ophthalmology Department, Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad from 1st March 2022 to 31st July 2023. The sample size was 150 eyes (75 in each group) selected using consecutive sampling. Group A was given enhanced 2 weeks preoperative treatment while the group B was given routine 3 days pre-operative treatment only. Success of pre-operative treatment was regarded as non-progression to severe stages postoperatively from baseline. Data analysis was done using SPSS-24. Results: The efficacy of enhanced 2 weeks preoperative treatment was 69 (87.3%) at 1 month, and 67 (82.7%) at 3 months follow-up while efficacy of routine 3 days preoperative treatment alone was 10 (12.7%) and 14 (17.3%) at 1 and 3 months respectively with a significant difference between the groups (p<0.001). Conclusion: Enhanced 2 weeks preoperative treatment was superior to routine 3 days preoperative treatment alone in non-progression of MGD to severe stages after cataract surgery.
Pak J Physiol 2024;20(2):58-60
Examining the Potential of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Predicting Trends and Enhancing Investment Decision-Making
Authors: Asere Gbenga Femi , Nuga Kehinde Adetayo
Published: July 2024

This research explores the vast potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in predicting trends and enhancing investment decision-making. The financial market is highly complex and dynamic, making it challenging for investors to make accurate and timely decisions. Through the application of AI and ML techniques, this research aims to harness the power of data-driven approaches for trend identification and prediction. The research not only investigates the predictive capabilities of AI and ML in the financial domain but also explores the potential for risk assessment and portfolio optimization. The findings from this research have significant implications for various stakeholders within the financial sector, including individual investors, fund managers, and financial institutions. The potential benefits include improved decision-making, enhanced risk management, and optimized portfolio performance. Overall, this research aims to shed light on the potential of AI and ML in predicting trends and improving investment decision-making. By combining the power of these advanced technologies with human expertise, investors can gain a competitive edge in navigating the dynamic and often unpredictable financial landscape.
Memoria al aire
Authors: Carlos Juan
Published: July 2024

Memoria al aire: Gubernamentalidad, radiodifusión y nación en Colombia (1940-1973) es un libro que expone cómo se construyeron diversos proyectos de nación en Colombia, a lo largo de este periodo, a través del carácter performativo de los discursos y narrativas emitidos por la Radiodifusora Nacional de Colombia (RNC). La RNC no solo pretendió ser un órgano informativo sino que fue parte constitutiva de una serie de tecnologías de gobierno que desempeñaron distintas funciones en la población. Dichas tecnologías de gobierno estuvieron constituidas por dos planos configuradores del orden social: la racionalidad de gobierno (a través de la puesta en marcha de proyectos de nación) y la conducción de las conductas (a partir de la gestión gubernamental del ciudadano colombiano). Luego de exponer en el capítulo uno la reconstrucción del campo medios de comunicación, proyectos nacionales y culturas populares en América Latina y Colombia, en el capítulo dos se presenta el primer momento (1940- 1945), el cual evidencia cómo, a través de la RNC y la prensa oficial, se hizo énfasis en una nación que se “culturiza”, que se integra a su gobierno como un solo cuerpo social y que se higieniza en lo fisiológico y lo moral. En el tercer capítulo (1946 y 1957) se expone cómo la nación transita hacia un proyecto de reconstrucción nacional, recristianización e integración popular. Por último, en el capítulo cuatro (1958-1973), el proyecto nacional se orienta hacia el desarrollo, influido por el programa Alianza para el Progreso. Además de las implicaciones que tuvo el Frente Nacional y la estrategia de pacificación para atenuar “las repúblicas independientes”, el desarrollo trajo consigo la corpopolítica, una estrategia crucial en la que el cuerpo individual, la familia y la paternidad se convirtieron en asuntos de gobierno.
Crecimiento urbano en la zona central de Colombia
Authors: Teresa Yolanda
Published: July 2024

Este libro aporta a la discusión sobre los procesos de crecimiento urbano en la zona central del país, desde la perspectiva de los actores locales que la sufren y que tienen sus propias percepciones y consideraciones sobre esta dinámica. La urbanización no es solamente un proceso de aumento en la densidad de construcciones, es ante todo un proceso sociocultural y económico que cambia el paisaje y con este las relaciones que tradicionalmente se establecen en los lugares. Las implicaciones ambientales y socioculturales del crecimiento urbano y la urbanización de vastas áreas antes consideradas de usos rurales se enmarcan en temas relacionados con la ocupación de suelos con vocaciones agroecológicas, seguridad alimentaria, desecación de fuentes hídricas y la contaminación. No obstante, también hemos de considerar que la ciudad alberga diversidad y se constituye en un horizonte por alcanzar por parte de los grupos sociales que habitan las zonas aledañas a la gran ciudad. Esta publicación muestra esas percepciones que tienen los pobladores sobre los procesos de cambio que están ocurriendo en sus territorios tradicionales.
Transmisión y distribución de energía eléctrica
Authors: Stella Diana , Alfonso William
Published: July 2024

El presente libro forma parte de una publicación de cuatro tomos en la cual se lleva al lector por un rápido recorrido por el sistema eléctrico colombiano desde sus inicios hasta el día de hoy, enmarcándolo con los elementos más representativos del sistema, su modelamiento, principales características dese la óptica del diseño, así como la consideración de aspectos fundamentales operativos. Se busca dar herramientas elementales de rápida consulta, explicadas con conceptos básicos fundamentales desde los cuales se puede construir y explicar su funcionamiento. Finalmente y dentro de todo el contexto anterior, mediante la integración de componentes interactivos se formulan ejercicios que permitan afianzar conocimientos.
Los métodos de enseñanza y los seminarios investigativos
Authors: López Rosendo , Fonseca Aldemar , Bravo Carolina
Published: July 2024

La experiencia de los seminarios investigativos como práctica de aula en las asignaturas Bioingeniería en la carrera de Ingeniería de Control y Taller de investigación en la Tecnología Industrial, de la Facultad Tecnológica de la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, resulta significativa en la búsqueda de una interacción que supere la dispersión en el aula y sea un germen de investigación formativa.Este libro presenta los resultados de dos seminarios investigativos en los cuales se exponen las ideas y opiniones presentadas por los estudiantes frente a los temas tratados en dichos seminarios.
Cargadores de baterías de mediana y baja capacidad para vehículos eléctricos
Authors: L. Cesar , S. Johan , Á. Miguel
Published: July 2024

Este libro es una guía metodológica para el diseño y la construcción de cargadores de baterías para vehículos eléctricos (VE). Se brinda un recorrido por las principales tecnologías usadas para la elaboración de baterías de VE y se definen las más importantes características que deberían ser consideradas en el momento de realizar comparaciones entre los diferentes tipos. Posteriormente, se exponen las recomendaciones presentes en la normatividad que rige el funcionamiento de los cargadores de baterías para VE, de acuerdo con sus características y condiciones de operación, enfocándose en las restricciones y recomendaciones referentes a niveles de potencia, sistemas de protección, conexiones y calidad de energía evaluada a través de parámetros como la distorsión armónica total en corriente y el factor de potencia. Estos dos últimos parámetros son discutidos en capítulos especiales, donde se muestra cuál debe ser el máximo contenido de armónico según el tipo de carga, respecto a las recomendaciones hechas por el IEEE Recommended Practice and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems. Asimismo, se presentan las más importantes topologías de conversión para la construcción de cargadores, destacando sus desventajas y bondades frente a este tipo de aplicaciones. Las topologías que se adaptan mejor a las necesidades de los cargadores para VE son simuladas para luego analizar su desempeño. Finalmente, se estudia el presente de los VE en Colombia, exaltando el potencial y las posibilidades de desarrollo en este campo.
Investigación, praxis y experiencia
Authors: Méndez Pilar , Tatiana Ibeth , Katherine Angie , Luisa María , Andrés Camilo , Lorena Angie , Ximena Sandra , Hernan Edier , Cardona Giovanni , Castañeda Harold , Lucía Olga , Cely Alexander , Helena Carmen , Ernesto Jorge , Gómez Nancy , Santiago Hamlet , Alicia Carmen , Méndez Pilar , Paola Angie , Molano Frank , Valentina Ana , Moreno Nubia , Mayoly Liz , Fabián Teo , Patricia Sandra , Duván Jaime , Angélica Liliana , Patricia Gloria , Janneth Nelly , Sánchez Tomás , Carlota Luisa , Yamile Adriana , Alexánder Néstor , Marcela Yiny , Delgado Andrés
Published: July 2024

En esta obra se describe, ilustra y evoca el desarrollo de la investigación realizada en la Facultad de Ciencias y Educación de la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, particularmente en dos instancias clave: los semilleros y los grupos de investigación. El carácter reflexivo y el estilo narrativo de la obra permiten a los autores visibilizar sus identidades y experiencias en este proceso misional de la universidad. El libro comprende tres partes: la primera (capítulos 1-5) recoge reflexiones en torno a la historia, la emergencia, el desarrollo y la evolución de grupos y líneas de investigación, sus fortalezas y apuestas de desarrollo, pero también sus dificultades para constituirse, fortalecerse y consolidarse institucionalmente; la segunda (capítulo 6-9) trata el mismo eje, pero desde una perspectiva crítica que pone el acento en las imposiciones del sistema de medición y evaluación de los grupos, así como en las tensiones, desencuentros y avatares que deben sortearse para legitimar su existencia; finalmente, la tercera (capítulos 10-15) se enfoca en los diferentes roles de los semilleros de investigación en la formación investigativa, con especial énfasis en las prácticas de acompañamiento, destacando relaciones de solidaridad, confianza y aprendizaje colaborativo para el fortalecimiento de las líneas de investigación.
Reprodução humana assistida: riscos e vulnerabilidades
Authors: Meneguce Cassia Pimenta
Published: July 2024

A presente pesquisa se estrutura a partir do problema consistente na vulnerabilidade de algumas pessoas que se submetem às técnicas de reprodução humana assistida, seja pelo desconhecimento das tecnologias aplicadas, seja em razão de condutas antiéticas dos profissionais envolvidos ou até mesmo pela monetização de algumas práticas como fator determinante da submissão às referidas técnicas. No Brasil existe uma indesejável lacuna legislativa no campo da reprodução humana, que atualmente sofre incidência das normas do Conselho Federal de Medicina, especialmente da Resolução nº2.320/22, que possui caráter deontológico, dirigida à comunidade médica. Conforme se observa a situação de vulnerabilidade consiste em diversas condutas, dentre elas, a prática irregular da gestação de substituição mediante contraprestação financeira, venda de material biológico, doação de sêmen para realização de inseminação caseira sem observância às regras técnicas indicadas pelos médicos, além da utilização de material biológico de profissionais da saúde, o que contraria todos os princípios jurídicos e bioéticos, conforme fato ocorrido nos Estados Unidos e narrado no documentário Our Father. Na pesquisa ficou evidenciado que o váculo legislativo sobre a temática contribui diretamente para a exploração e violação de direitos humanos e fundamentais de pessoas que encontram na reprodução humana a oportunidade de concretização do projeto parental.
ANÁLISE DO PRINCÍPIO DA PRESUNÇÃO DE INOCÊNCIA E SUA APLICABILIDADE NO BRASIL E EM PORTUGAL
Authors: Aguiar Paulo
Published: July 2024

This work is an analytical study of the applicability of the principle of the presumption of innocence and its aspects in Brazil and Portugal. This analysis is of great relevance to academia, providing a better understanding of its application in Brazil and Portugal. Its analysis exposes the dynamic nature of the application of this principle in the legal system. In this way, there are many occasions when we see the incidence of rules that make it possible to apply the principle of the presumption of innocence in a specific case. Therefore, from a legalistic point of view, the legal foundations that justify the principled application of the presumption of innocence in the resolution of the case will be shown. The aim is to reveal the motivation behind the creation of rules that protect the application of the principle in question. Finally, the aim is to analyze the issue from a historical, legal and social perspective, commenting on its materialization in society and the barriers imposed by various factors that affect all those who are suspected of any illicit act.
OS AGENTES DE COMBATE AS ENDEMIAS E O ENFRENTAMENTO DAS ARBOVIROSES NO BRASIL
Authors: Paula da Silva Ana
Published: July 2024

The general objective of this study is to understand health and social relations, which helps in planning in which prevention should be invested and the role of endemic agents in combating arboviruses. Urban arboviruses: dengue, chikungunya and zika are of great importance for public health, as the three diseases are transmitted by the same vector. Carrying out this research is justified by the importance of highlighting the need for studies on the dangers of arboviruses as well as the need for a qualitative delineation of patients with these diseases and their social conditions. The integration between health care and surveillance is the essential condition for achieving results that meet the population’s health needs, enabling coordination for the adequate identification of health problems and timely interventions. In relation to methodological aspects, this is a bibliographical review of a descriptive nature. It is concluded that, for an effective fight against these urban arboviruses, it is necessary to integrate different sectors of society aiming at education, sanitation, epidemiological surveillance and combating the vector, as well as investments for research into effective treatments
ON THE ISSUE OF EVALUATION OF THE RESULTS OF DUAL TRAINING IN THE SYSTEM OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION(FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF GERMANY AND SCOTLAND)
Authors: Zatyneiko Anatoliy , Shunkeyeva Saule
Published: July 2024

Развитие дуального образования в Казахстане считается ключевым фактором для решения проблемы молодежной безработицы, особенно в сфере технических специальностей профессионально-технического образования. Недостаток квалифицированных кадров и запрос на них со стороны рынка труда подчеркивают важность развития этой системы. Научные исследования, особенно в рамках проекта KAZDUAL, подтверждают актуальность этой темы и необходимость соответствия качества образования требованиям рынка труда. В этой связинеобходимоизучениеопытаевропейских стран и его адаптацияк местным условиям для улучшения профессиональной подготовки кадров в Казахстане. В статье представленуспешный опыт Германии и Шотландиив этой области. Изучение этого опыта проводилось на основе анализадокументов и работ зарубежных авторов, посвященных системам профессионального образования в Европе; сопоставления и обобщения передового опыта дуального обучения в Германии и Шотландии.Результаты сравнительного анализа систем дуального обучения в профессиональном образовании Германии и Шотландии свидетельствуют о том, что результаты обучения играют решающую роль в учебных программах и способствуют сближению теоретического и практическогообучения. Авторы также отмечают, что система дуального обучения Германии организована при активной поддержке палат, которые контролируют качество обучения на предприятиях и участвуют в разработке образовательных программ. Соответствующая палата назначает экзаменационную комиссию, которая проводит экзамен.В Шотландии профессиональные организации не принимают непосредственного участия в разработке учебных программ, однако, они вовлечены в создание квалификационных стандартов. Квалификационные стандарты, основанные на результатах обучения, определяют учебные программы и используются для итоговой оценки.В заключение авторы резюмируют, что экзамены и оценка в системе дуального обучения профессионального образования напрямуюсвязаныс результатами обучения. Онислужат индикаторами присвоенных компетенций.Процедуры оценивания, применяемые в европейских странах, могут быть полезными для системы дуального обучения Казахстана. В целом, процедуры оценивания в европейскихстранах ориентированы на определение уровня образования и формирование необходимых компетенций для успешной профессиональной деятельности, что является рациональным и эффективным подходом.Система дуального обучения способствует подготовке квалифицированных специалистов и поддерживают социально-экономическое развитие страны
Pembentukan Karakter Disiplin dan Tanggung Jawab Pada Generasi Alpha di Pondok Pesantren Tahfizh
Authors: Gracia Bunga Astra , Sudarso Aden P
Published: July 2024

Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk Pembentukan karakter dan meningkatkan disiplin dan rasa tanggung jawab para santri Pondok Pesantren Tahfizh Al-Mujtama’ Al-Islami 4 Cianjur Jawa Barat yang sebagian besar adalah Generasi Alpha, dengan metode pembiasaan seperti membiasakan diri membersihkan kamar dan tempat tidur, berdoa sebelum dan sesudah belajar, sholat berjamaah, membiasakan sholat dhuha setiap pagi. Selain itu para santri juga diberikan kepercayaan mengerjakan tugas dan piket untuk melatih rasa tanggung jawabnya. Diharapkan dengan adanya program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat yang dilaksanakan ini, disiplin dan rasa tanggung jawab para santri menjadi meningkat, dan karakter unggul dapat tercapai. Target luaran yang akan dicapai adalah memberikan gambaran umum tentang Pembentukan Karakter disiplin dan tanggung jawab pada Generasi Alpha di Pondok Pesantren Tahfizh Al-Mujtama’ Al-Islami 4 Cianjur Jawa Barat. Selain itu diberikan pelatihan membuat jadwal kegiatan yang harus dipatuhi agar lebih disiplin dan teratur
Parasitoses gastrintestinais de pequenos ruminantes: os desafios do controle
Authors: Simões Sara Vilar Dantas , Raimondo Raquel Fraga e Silva , Correa Beatriz Riet
Published: July 2024

As parasitoses gastrintestinais dos pequenos ruminantes, especialmente as nematodioses e a eimeriose, estão entre as enfermidades que mais preocupam técnicos e produtores de caprinos e ovinos.A ocorrência frequente dessas enfermidades, as dificuldades no controle e o aumento da resistência anti-helmíntica vem inviabilizando a caprinovinocultura em algumas regiões.Conhecer os novos conceitos relacionados ao controle,minimizar o contato entre parasito e hospedeiro e utilizar fármacos adequadamente são imprescindíveis para o controle. No entanto, é também necessário que cada segmento envolvido na cadeia produtiva de pequenos ruminantes,que inclui instituições de ensino,pesquisa e extensão, técnicos de campo, gestores locais dos municípios e produtores façam com responsabilidade as ações que lhes cabem, sendo esse o maior desafio a ser vencido para avançarmos no controle. Neste contexto, objetiva-se neste artigo inicialmente apresentar algumas informações sobre as parasitoses gastrintestinais,que precisam ser conhecidas pela sua importância no controle,e posteriormente sugerir,de maneira muito aplicada,procedimentos para auxiliar os buiatras a estabelecerem um controle mais sustentável das parasitoses gastrintestinais nas propriedades que atuam.
Investigation of an Entrepreneurial Soul in Boarding Students of Islamic Boarding Schools
Authors: Jalal Novita
Published: July 2024

The aim of this research is to obtain an overview of the role of Islamic boarding schools in instilling an entrepreneurial spirit in students. This research uses a literature study method using 7 research articles related to cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit in students at Islamic boarding schools. The results of this research show that Islamic boarding schools have a role in building the entrepreneurial spirit of students in Islamic boarding schools through self-confidence, originality (creativity). and innovation) contained in the sermon activities carried out by the students. Results oriented, which can be seen through all activities provided at the Islamic boarding school solely to achieve the Islamic boarding school's vision. Instill mental discipline, namely by providing rules both written and culturally that occur in Islamic boarding schools. Leadership, which is carried out by optimizing the business units owned by the Islamic boarding school, including commerce, animal husbandry, fisheries and agriculture. Islamic Boarding School has a big role in creating modern industrial entrepreneurship, namely creating business units including soap making, convection, cake making, etc., by empowering students and the community through entrepreneurship programs so that they can support and improve the welfare of students and the community by creating lots of jobs.
Art, as risky device
Authors: Jaffe Aaron
Published: July 2024

My title alludes to “Art, as Device,” Victor Shklovsky’s foundational statement of Russian Formalism. The cornerstone of its contribution to modernist studies is the idea of defamiliarization (ostranenie or estrangement), a program in which form subtends risk and administration. My essay traces signals and homologies of modern art, as risky device, risk signal and homologies that cut across media modernity in an expanded, media theoretical sense. Giving special consideration to a Vorticist moment that stands “for the Reality of the Present – not or the sentimental Future”, it examines, inter alia, the gyroscopes, vortoscopes and whoroscopes devised by modernist tinker-hobbyists, who diagram past and future risks on the present metamedium. The essay’s payoff reconceives two nearly ubiquitous concepts in new literary and cultural studies: modernism and medium. On the one hand, the modernism concept, with its Anglo-American genealogies and receipts and cosmopolitical ambitions, describes a reflex to modernity in literature, art, culture and media; on the other, a better media-theoretical account of medium. The medium concept pulls modernism/modernity in several other directions: from the Greenbergian notion of modernist medium specificity and transparencies towards the opacities of a technical-medial a priori; from cybernetic environments towards mediation as interface effect with inhuman scalar possibilities. There is an acute sense that everything modern – every risky attempt to arrange our bodies and our lives – is about medium orientation. The task of literary-media-cultural criticism – critically reflexive human intelligence – in modernity’s second media mass-age, according to Vilém Flusser, is to uncover the apparatuses behind the apparatuses that program apparatuses. And, more than ever, to adapt Friedrich Kittler’s media theoretic claim that our literary tools are working our thoughts: our media-machines are administering our modern unconsciousness.
Czym jest miasto sprawiedliwości naprawczej? What is a restorative city?
Authors: Anna Matczak
Published: July 2024

Koncepcja miasta sprawiedliwości naprawczej jest jednym z najnowszych osiągnięć rozwoju praktyki oraz teorii sprawiedliwości naprawczej w ciągu ostatnich lat. Pomimo braku jednolitych standardów wdrażania tej idei, koncepcję miasta sprawiedliwości naprawczej można zdefiniować jako proces kształtowania życia społecznego oraz przestrzeni miejskiej przez pryzmat filozofii, zasad i wartości sprawiedliwości naprawczej. Celem niniejszego opracowania jest omówienie wniosków z analizy procesu wdrażania koncepcji miasta sprawiedliwości naprawczej w oparciu o doświadczenia następujących miast: Hull (Wielka Brytania), Bristol (Wielka Brytania), Brighton i Hove (Wielka Brytania), Leuven (Belgia), Como (Włochy), Tempio Pausania (Włochy), Whanganui (Nowa Zelandia) oraz Oakland (Stany Zjednoczone). Opracowanie kończy krótkie podsumowanie dotychczasowych działań na rzecz rozwoju idei miast sprawiedliwości naprawczej we Wrocławiu.   The concept of a restorative city is one of the most recent successful developments in the field of restorative justice theory and practice. Despite the lack of universal standards of implementation, a restorative city can be defined as a process that aims to shape both community life as well as urban space through the lens of restorative justice philosophy, values, and standards. The purpose of this article is to discuss the results of the analysis of how this concept has been implemented in the following cities: Hull (United Kingdom), Bristol (United Kingdom), Brighton & Hove (United Kingdom), Leuven (Belgium), Como (Italy), Tempio Pausania (Italy), Whanganui (New Zealand) and Oakland (United States). The article concludes with a brief summary of activities that have been undertaken in Wrocław in order to gain the status of a restorative city.
Populacja więzienna w Polsce w pierwszym roku pandemii COVID-19: Prison population in Poland in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Barbara Stańdo-Kawecka
Published: July 2024

Osoby pozbawione wolności w jednostkach penitencjarnych zaliczane są do grup szczególnie narażonych na zakażenie SARS-CoV-2. Jednym z podstawowych sposobów ograniczania rozwoju epidemii w tych instytucjach jest zmniejszenie liczby więźniów. Pierwszy przypadek COVID-19 zdiagnozowano w Polsce 4 marca 2020 r. Inaczej niż w niektórych krajach europejskich, po wybuchu pandemii COVID-19 nie zastosowano prewencyjnego zwolnienia osób skazanych lub tymczasowo aresztowanych i skazanych w celu ograniczenia rozprzestrzeniania się SARS-CoV-2 na terenie więzień. W marcu 2020 r. parlament uchwalił przepisy prawne, które wprowadziły szczególny rodzaj przerwy w wykonaniu kary pozbawienia wolności z powodu zagrożenia epidemicznego i rozszerzyły podstawy stosowania dozoru elektronicznego jako alternatywnego sposobu odbywania kary pozbawienia wolności. Nowe rozwiązania nie przyczyniły się do istotnego wzrostu liczby więźniów zwalnianych z zakładów karnych. Ponad 10–procentowy spadek populacji więziennej w Polsce w okresie od marca do grudnia 2020 r. wynikał głównie z mniejszej liczby osób przyjmowanych do jednostek penitencjarnych. W artykule dyskutowane są ograniczenia dotyczące stosowania poszczególnych środków w celu zmniejszenia liczby uwięzionych.   Persons deprived of their liberty in penitentiary institutions are among the groups most exposed to SARS-CoV-2 infection. One of basic ways to limit the development of the epidemic in these institutions is to reduce the number of prisoners. The first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Poland on 4 March 2020. Unlike in some European countries, after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no preventive release of prisoners in order to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in prisons. In March 2020, the Polish parliament passed legal provisions which introduced a special break in the enforcement of prison sentences due to the epidemic threat and widened the possible use of electronic monitoring as an alternative way to serve prison terms. These new solutions did not contribute to a significant increase in the number of prisoners released from prisons. In the period from March to December 2020, the prison population in Poland dropped by more than 10%, however, this mainly resulted from a reduced number of admissions to penitentiary institutions. The article discusses the limitations of the use of particular measures in order to reduce the overall number of prisoners.
Margizens. Exclusion and state violence towards the Romanian Roma community in Poland: Margizeni. Wykluczenie i przemoc ze strony państwa wobec społeczności rumuńskich Romów w Polsce
Authors: Witold Klaus
Published: July 2024

A Romanian Roma community has been present in the largest Polish cities since the beginning of the 1990s. Although their presence was initially perceived as temporary, some members of this group have now been living in Poland for more than 20 years. However, for much of that time they have been invisible to the authorities, with only occasional exposure, and the main reasons for intervention were an attempt to remove them from the country, or from territory they were living on. In this paper, I would like to describe the situation of Romanian Roma in one Polish city, Wrocław. On their example I present different levels of exclusion from the community and space, describe the process of marginalisation (as a part of anti-Roma practices), as well as the tendency to use criminal law to discipline behaviours which society considers to be inappropriate and which it does not want to see. I’m thus presenting problems of evictions from public and private spaces, cases of prejudice followed by xenophobic attacks performed by representatives of Polish society and general lack of support neither from the general public, social institutions or police. Those practices lead to dep ravation of sense of security of the Roma population in Wrocław as police officers are perceived by them (and behaves) rather as oppressors who chase beggars away, fine them and confiscate money they earned on the street. And they fail in protection Roma community against xenophobic violence form the host society – or to be more precise they decided to abdicate from this role. The control of and state’s violence against the Roma community is made possible by labelling them as non-members of society, as strangers – persons to whom we can apply different rules than to ourselves.
Resilience of Robotic Solutions in Extreme Conditions
Authors: Sala Dariusz , Pikulin Pavlo , Sobchuk Valentyn , Kotsan Igor
Published: July 2024

The study is devoted to the problems of using modern advanced technologies by logistics companies aimed at increasing the speed of technological operations and transforming business processes aimed at reducing financial costs, increasing the efficiency of the use of labour resources, and minimizing risks. Today, this is a decisive factor in increasing the company's competitiveness in the market, increasing profitability, and realizing long-term leadership. Innovative logistics is an effective tool for streamlining flow processes through the introduction of high-tech innovations in the operational and strategic management of market structures, which are aimed at improving the quality of customer service, increasing the efficiency of flow processes and reducing the total cost of their implementation in order to achieve key business objectives.The paper examines approaches to the automation of business processes in the logistics sector, in the context of robotization of technological operations, taking into account the features due to the functioning of enterprises under the conditions of constant exposure to extreme risks. The concept of robotization of processes has been developed, which will increase the productivity and efficiency of business, help reduce operating costs, reduce the likelihood of personnel errors and contribute to improving business security. The results are implemented in the practice of a number of logistics companies in the real sector of the economy.
Enhancing infectious disease prediction model selection with multi-objective optimization: an empirical study
Authors: Xu Deren , Chan Weng Howe , Haron Habibollah
Published: July 2024

As the pandemic continues to pose challenges to global public health, developing effective predictive models has become an urgent research topic. This study aims to explore the application of multi-objective optimization methods in selecting infectious disease prediction models and evaluate their impact on improving prediction accuracy, generalizability, and computational efficiency. In this study, the NSGA-II algorithm was used to compare models selected by multi-objective optimization with those selected by traditional single-objective optimization. The results indicate that decision tree (DT) and extreme gradient boosting regressor (XGBoost) models selected through multi-objective optimization methods outperform those selected by other methods in terms of accuracy, generalizability, and computational efficiency. Compared to the ridge regression model selected through single-objective optimization methods, the decision tree (DT) and XGBoost models demonstrate significantly lower root mean square error (RMSE) on real datasets. This finding highlights the potential advantages of multi-objective optimization in balancing multiple evaluation metrics. However, this study’s limitations suggest future research directions, including algorithm improvements, expanded evaluation metrics, and the use of more diverse datasets. The conclusions of this study emphasize the theoretical and practical significance of multi-objective optimization methods in public health decision support systems, indicating their wide-ranging potential applications in selecting predictive models.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERCEPTION OF AN ELECTRONIC PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEM IN ACTION
Authors: BALCERAK Alicja , WOŹNIAK Jacek
Published: July 2024

As technology continues to change, electronic monitoring of work performance is experiencing another wave of interest from businesses and scientists. Based on the opinions of 100 warehouse employees, whose work is monitored using electronic tools, it was shown that the perceived impact of monitoring on increasing effectiveness and positive evaluation of the workplace are the best predictors for reducing dissatisfaction with monitoring, while the emotional cost and quality of one’s work do not affect this dissatisfaction. It was also shown that evaluation of the workplace is related to employees’ use of the opportunities offered by the monitoring tool, i.e., the use of help from superiors via monitoring. Several practical recommendations and directions for further research were formulated.
ABOUT THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE PLACE OF RESIDENCE: THE CASE OF RZESZÓW
Authors: PALAK Mariusz
Published: July 2024

The phenomenon called “return to the city” has intensified in Rzeszów. After a clear decline in the number of inhabitants at the beginning of the present century, for several years there has been a steady increase in population, which is not related to incorporating more towns into the city. The paper presents the analysis of data collected during the study carried out in the city. Residents of the city declared satisfaction with their place of residence. The main reasons for satisfaction were the cleanliness of the city, aesthetics, work, noticeable city development, developed infrastructure, and a high level of security and peace.
Assessing the Impact of Rapid Composting Technology on Doubling Farmer’s Income in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Mageshwaran Vellaichamy , Sarma Birinchi K. , Singh Rudra P , Kumar Pardeep , Yadav Amit , Tiwari Nagesh , Tripathi Pratyush , Vishvakarma Ashish K , Yadav Avadhesh
Published: July 2024

The present work aimed to create awareness, conduct demonstrations and train the farmers of Eastern Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) on the adoption of technology on "Rapid Composting of Crop Residues" so as to bring additional income and savings in the cost of cultivation.  The districts covered in Eastern U.P. were Mau, Azamgarh, Varanasi, Balrampur, Siddharthnagar, and Chandauli. During the study period (2019 to 2022), 6172 farmers representing 148 villages were reached to create awareness about rapid composting technology for organic matter recycling and livelihood enhancement. The technology was demonstrated to 4976 farmers including women by installation of 2870 composting bags. The number of awareness, demonstration and training conducted were 190, 168 and 21, respectively. By imparting training, 265 master trainers were developed. Out of this, 40 farmer turned entrepreneurs were identified based on successful adoption of this technology in terms of generation of additional income/savings in the cost of production. The farmers were able to produce one quintal of good quality compost from 1.5 quintal of raw material (paddy straw/other crop residue) from each composting bag in each cycle of production. Considering three cycles of production in a year, the farmers can earn a sum of Rs. 6000/- per bag per annum in case of selling the bio-fortified compost at the rate of Rs. 20 per kg. Whereas they save Rs. 3000/- per crop in Kharif on paddy and Rs 1,000 per crop in Rabi on wheat if they use the compost in their own farm as a part of replacement of chemical fertilizers. There is a large demand of organic manure in rural areas, therefore, farmers prefer to use it in their own farm. Some farmers have started selling the compost, which are in excess after application in the farm and earn additional income.
Skin Conditions in Mask-induced Acne, Acne Vulgaris, and Non-acne Patients with Chronic Mask Usage: A Cross-sectional Comparative Study
Authors: Reddy Y. Sanjeeva Kumar , Ahluwalia Daisy , Khunger Niti , Rynga Dabet , Lachyan Abhishek
Published: July 2024

Background: Chronic skin occlusion during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes in skin moisture and sebum composition, disrupting the skin’s barrier function and leading to an imbalance in skin microflora. This can aggravate acne or lead to the development of new acne lesions, commonly referred to as 'Maskne.'
Objectives: To investigate differences in skin parameters and microflora among individuals with Maskne, acne vulgaris, and those without acne.
Methods: This study involved three groups, each comprising 33 participants. Skin parameters, such as temperature, pH, microbial flora (assessed by bacterial culture), and pore size (measured through video dermoscopy), were evaluated.
Results: Of the 99 participants, 83% were female and 17% were male, resulting in a sex ratio (F) of 4.8:1. Among the participants, 78% used surgical masks, 20% used N95 masks, and 2% used cloth masks. The prevalence of Maskne and acne was higher in females (34% and 35%, respectively). Maskne showed a higher involvement of the chin (58%) compared to acne vulgaris (36%). Additionally, 46% of the participants had identified risk factors for acne. Maskne patients exhibited significantly lower skin pH, larger cheek skin pore size, and higher cheek temperature compared to acne vulgaris patients. However, there was no significant difference in microbial density between Maskne and acne vulgaris. The study identified one Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and five Klebsiella spp. colonies. Furthermore, 29% of participants reported experiencing other mask-related problems.
Conclusion: Measurement of cheek skin pore size by dermoscopy can serve as a valuable clinical marker for predicting the development of Maskne.
Growing Green: Unravelling Trait Associations in Sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) for Higher Biomass
Authors: R. Nirmalaruban. , Ganesan N. Meenakshi , Anantharaju P. , Suvitha R.
Published: July 2024

Sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) is a leguminous crop native to India, cultivated for its industrial value and soft fibre. Its high biomass and nutrient content make it a good choice for fodder and green manure. As a legume, it thrives on poor or reclaimed soil, serving as a soil builder and nematode deterrent. In this study, the investigation was carried out with the objective of elucidating the associations among traits and their contribution towards high biomass in sunnhemp. The investigation was carried out with the objective of elucidating the associations among traits and its contribution towards high biomass in sunnhemp. Genotypic correlation analysis revealed significant associations between biomass and traits such as the number of primary branches (0.631), dry matter yield (0.543), leaf length (0.540) and leaf width (0.470). Phenotypic correlation analysis demonstrated that biomass showed positive correlation with number of primary branches (0.604), dry matter yield (0.540), leaf length (0.539) and plant height (0.456). In addition to this, path analysis revealed the direct and indirect effects of traits on biomass yield. The trait dry matter yield (1.421) exhibited the highest positive direct effect towards biomass yield. These findings suggest that selecting plants for plant height, leaf length, leaf width, dry matter yield and primary branch count can enhance biomass in sunnhemp breeding programs, which will further increase its value as a green manure crop.