bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Femtosecond laser applications in corneal surgery
Authors: Morales-Wong Fernando , Navas Alejandro , Yañez-Oviedo Guillermo E. , Mohamed-Noriega Karim
Published: September 2023

Femtosecond laser (FSL) applications in corneal surgery have increased since its inception. Corneal surgery has undergone a tremendous transformation thanks to the introduction of FSL technology. This laser makes precise, three-dimensional incisions while causing minimal damage to surrounding tissue. This review updates and summarizes current and upcoming FSL applications in corneal surgery, current commercially available FSL, and its respective applications. Refractive surgery applications include laser in-situ keratomileusis flaps, refractive corneal lenticule extraction such as small incision lenticule extraction, astigmatic keratotomy, intracorneal ring segments tunnels for keratoconus including corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segments, and presbyopia treatments with intrastromal pockets for corneal inlays and intrastromal incisions (INTRACOR). Keratoplasty applications include penetrating keratoplasty trephination; superficial and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty trephination, lamellar dissection, and tunnel creation; posterior lamellar keratoplasty donor and recipient preparation; Bowman layer transplantation donor, and recipient preparation; and stromal keratophakia. Other applications include conjunctival graft preparation in pterygium surgery, and keratopigmentation (corneal tattooing). FSL is a surgical instrument widely used in corneal surgery because it improves reproducibility and safety in many procedures.
Smart - Contract Privacy Preservation Mechanism
Authors: Siraj Muhammed , Ninggal Mohd. Izuan Hafez , Udzir Nur Izura , Abdullah Muhammad Daniel Hafiz , Asmawi Aziah
Published: September 2023

Sensitive records stored in the cloud such as healthcare records, private conversation and credit card information are targets of hackers and privacy abuse. Current information and record management systems have difficulties achieving privacy protection of such sensitive records in a secure, transparent, decentralized and trustless environment. The Blockchain technology is a nascent and a promising technology that facilitates data sharing and access in a secure, decentralized and trustless environment. The technology enables the use of smart contracts that can be leveraged to complement existing traditional systems to achieve security objectives that were never possible before. In this paper, we propose a framework based on Blockchain technology to enable privacy-preservation in a secured, decentralized, transparent and trustless environment. We name our framework SmartCoAuth. It is based on Ethereum Smart Contract functions as the secure, decentralized, transparent authentication and authorization mechanism in the framework. It also enables tamper-proof auditing of access to the protected records. We analysed how SmartCoAuth could be integrated into a cloud application to provide reliable privacy-preservation among stakeholders of healthcare records stored in the cloud. The proposed framework provides a satisfactory level of data utility and privacy preservation.
Управляемость и необходимые условия второго порядка для траектории локального инфимума в оптимальном управлении
Authors: Avakov Evgeny Rachievich , Magaril-Il'yaev Georgii Georgievich
Published: September 2023

Вводится понятие локальной управляемости динамической системы, и приводятся достаточные условия такой управляемости. В качестве непосредственного следствия доказываются необходимые условия второго порядка для траектории локального инфимума в задаче оптимального управления, которые усиливают известные условия оптимальности второго порядка и развивают их на более общие классы задач.
О длине интервалов переключения устойчивой динамической системы
Authors: Kamalov Rinat A , Protasov Vladimir Yur'evich
Published: September 2023

Линейная система с переключениями - это система линейных дифференциальных уравнений, матрица которой зависит от времени и принимает значения из заданного множества матриц (множества управления). Система асимптотически устойчива, если все ее траектории стремятся к нулю при любом выборе матричной функции управления. Предположим, что интервалы переключения ограничены по длине в зависимости от действующей матрицы. Сохранит ли система устойчивость при снятии этих ограничений? При каких условиях устойчивость траекторий с короткими интервалами влечет за собой устойчивость всех траекторий? Ответы на эти вопросы получены в терминах "точек отрезания хвоста" линейного оператора. Представлен алгоритм их вычисления с помощью экспоненциальных аналогов полиномов Чебышева.
Метод Аграчева-Барилари-Боскайна и оценки числа звеньев горизонтальных ломаных, соединяющих точки в канонической группе Карно $G_{3,3}$
Authors: Greshnov Alexandr Valer'evich
Published: September 2023

На шестимерной двухступенчатой канонической группе Карно $G_{3,3}$ с горизонтальным распределением коразмерности $3$ обобщен метод Аграчева-Барилари-Боскайна доказательства теоремы Рашевского-Чоу для получения оценки минимального количества $\mathcal {N}_{G_{3,3}}$ звеньев горизонтальных ломаных, соединяющих две произвольные точки. Доказано, что $\mathcal {N}_{G_{3,3}}=3$.
Асимптотики фронта плоской субримановой структуры на распределении Энгеля
Authors: Bogaevsky Ilya Aleksandrovich
Published: September 2023

Фронт плоской субримановой структуры на распределении Энгеля приближается в окрестности несубаналитической особенности фронтом управляемой системы, интегрируемой в элементарных функциях. В качестве следствия получены асимптотики экспоненциального отображения плоской субримановой структуры на распределении Энгеля.
Why the Chinese Tradition Had No Concept of “Barbarian”
Authors: Xiang Shuchen
Published: September 2023

This article argues that the concept of the “barbarian” is inapplicable to the Chinese tradition. By contrasting the Greek and later European view on what it means to be human with the image of the authentic human in Chinese philosophy, this paper argues that the Chinese tradition did not have a conception of what the Greeks understood as “barbarian”. In the former, the ideal of the human is understood through an investigation of the concept of ousia, which is characterized by a dualistic hierarchy between “form” and “matter”. The same dualism and hierarchy that distinguishes ousia, can be mapped onto the Greek distinction between the human and barbarian. Chinese metaphysics is not consistent with the Greek idea that reality is constituted by unchanging forms that are self-identical and keep within their own boundaries. Relatedly, the idea that there is a static hierarchy among the myriad things of the world is also foreign to Chinese metaphysics. Instead, the Chinese metaphysical tradition assumes that nothing will stay the same forever as all “things” are a function of how they relate to an ever-changing environment. One important consequence of this view is that the human and non-human distinction is much more dynamic. Related to this dynamic view of self is the (Confucian) view that the human being only becomes authentically human through their acculturation. This acculturation is the process of a person’s growth through public symbolic media such as li (礼), yue (乐) and wen (文). This process of growth shapes the person into an other-regarding social being (ren 仁). Importantly, no one is born a fully-realized human; human-ness is not an essence that is possessed but is always a result of the process of acculturation.
Nie jest dobrze, ale będzie gorzej – rzetelność przekazów medialnych w świetle badań
Authors: Piechocki Marcin
Published: September 2023

Media reliability is concerning not only media experts but also other researchers, including political scientists. Advances in technology and the changing habits of media users make this issue increasingly urgent. The article presents the research results conducted by the CAST lab, which focuses on TV broadcasts narratives and their construction.
Nie wchodzi się dwa razy do tej samej rzeki. Obraz katastrofy ekologicznej na Odrze a wiarygodność polskich władz w przekazie wybranych mediów niemieckich
Authors: Szymańska Agnieszka
Published: September 2023

In August 2022 the Polish media reported on a mass mortality of fish and other animals in the Oder, which occurred as a result of contamination of the river’s waters over a section of several hundred kilometres. The situation revealed that Poland lacked an effective water control system and procedures in the case of contamination. Polish authorities’ response and crisis communication, including with foreign partners in the Oder region, were widely commented on in foreign media. From the perspective of Polish-German relations – which have been strained in recent years – how such a crisis is communicated by the media in Poland’s western neighbour seems to be of particular interest. The article presents the results of the content analysis of selected German media in August 2022. The quantitative analysis covered the service of selected German opinion-forming media. The qualitative analysis covered printed editions of selected opinion-forming weeklies (F.A.S., WamS, BamS, Der Spiegel, Stern, Focus, Die Zeit) and weekend editions of two titles published in the border federal states (ger. Bundesländer) (Neues Deutschland/Die Woche, Sächsische Zeitung). The research aimed to evaluate how the actions of the Polish government were presented in the German media during the crisis caused by the ecological disaster.
College Students' Self-directed English Learning Ability in Non-face-to-face and Face-to-face Classes
Authors: Lee Surim
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to explore the difference in self-directed English learning ability between college students taking General English courses in non-face-to-face and face-to-face formats. Additionally, the study aims to examine whether there are variations in self-directed English learning ability based on individual variables among students in both types of classes. A survey was conducted to measure self-directed English learning ability, covering cognitive, affective, and behavioral aspects. Data from 284 freshmen were analyzed using IBM SPSS 27.0. The findings are as follows. First, a difference in self-directed English learning ability was observed between college students taking non-face-to-face and face-to-face General English courses. Notably, the difference in learning when it comes to motivation, continuity of learning activities, and learning about the factors involved in resource interest management was statistically significant. In all seven sub-factors, the average score of college students taking non-face-to-face classes was higher than that of their face-to-face counterparts. Second, the self-directed English learning ability of college students who took non-face-to-face classes differed based on individual variables such as gender, English vocabulary level, interest in English, and average learning time per day. In particular, the difference in average scores by gender showed a certain pattern. Third, the self-directed English learning ability of college students who took face-to-face classes varied depending on individual variables such as gender, English vocabulary level, interest in English, and average learning time per day. Depending on some individual variables, certain patterns were also shown. Based on these findings, similarities and differences in college students' self-directed English learning ability between non-face-to-face and face-to-face classes were identified. Also, educational suggestions to enhance learners' self-directed English learning ability in both settings were provided.
A Subjectivity Study of College Students' Coaching Issues
Authors: Lee Songyi , Kim Kyoungmi
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to categorize how college students perceive coaching topics and to revitalize college students' coaching based on an understanding of the perception of each type. The Q methodology was used for this study. The Q sample was 33 coaching topic items, and the P sample was 38 college students. As a result, four perception types were revealed. Namely, “self-management topic-seeking type,” “relationship formation topic-seeking type,” “balanced life topic-seeking type,” and “continuous life topic-seeking type.” When coaches can understand each type's characteristics based on these results, they can contribute to their students’ efforts to develop their lives while at college.
A Case Study of Culture and Arts Education with Local Communities
: Focusing on College Students' Field Experience in Culture and Arts Education
Authors: Kang Hyang sook
Published: September 2023

This study aims to improve the efficiency of learning by analyzing program development plans and field practice effects through college students' field practice projects in culture and arts education with the community based on the subject of ‘Understanding and Practicing Fields of Culture and Arts Education’ in liberal arts education at universities. It aims to elevate The subjects of the study were six students who took the liberal arts course of ‘Understanding and Practice in the Field of Culture and Arts Education’ at a four-year university located in S city. Class operation was conducted for 15 weeks, understanding and exploring the field of cultural arts education, preparation and planning for field practice, and field practice project. As for the research method, qualitative research was conducted through individual interviews and focus group interviews (FGI). As a result of the study, first, it confirmed that self-confidence was improved through the application of programs for field practice and case analysis in cultural arts education with the local community. Second, through cultural arts education field practice project activities, the study confirmed that students found their identity in the process of interaction and developed character. Third, it served as an opportunity to imprint the importance of arts and culture education, and helped them to have a vision for career and employment decision-making in the field of culture and arts education. The implication of this study is that college students were motivated to practice cultivating their character and instilling confidence in the development of cultural and arts programs. In addition, awareness of cultural arts education with the local community as a liberal arts education has increased, and interest in career and employment in the field of cultural arts education has increased. Therefore, it is considered that ‘understanding and practice of cultural arts education field’ in cultural arts education with the local community will be helpful as basic data for operating job competency liberal arts courses.
A Study on the Discussion Method of Classics Reading
: Based on 〈Masterpiece Reading〉 learners’ perception analysis
Authors: Lim Yeonjung
Published: September 2023

This study aims to investigate discussion methods applicable to classical reading courses based on learner perception analysis. In recent years, the rapid spread of artificial intelligence has increased the demand for human thinking and creativity. Discussion is a teaching method that can effectively strengthen these abilities, and it is necessary to strengthen research on specific applications in university education in the future. Therefore, this study examined whether there is a difference in students' perceptions of the  class and the improvement of core competencies according to the difference in discussion methods. The results showed that students who held group discussions had higher mean scores regarding lesson design, classroom activities, feedback and communication, achievement, and satisfaction as opposed to students who only held bulletin board discussions. In addition, both groups were most positive about improving their articulation competencies, while students who participated in bulletin board discussions were more positive about improving their self-management competencies. Also, students who participated in group discussions were more positive about improving their dedication and universal value competencies. We hope that this study will be helpful in designing and implementing discussion methods in future classical reading courses.
Тоталітарний спадок пострадянських країн: теоретична рефлексія проблематики тоталітаризму
Authors: Розумюк В.М.
Published: September 2023

Досліджено теоретичну рефлексію тоталітарного феномену. Констатовано, що в сучасній політології не існує єдиної загальноприйнятої наукової теорії тоталітаризму, до того ж, незважаючи на довготривалу розробку цієї проблеми, дослідникам не вдалось навіть чітко визначитись з предметом дискусії, тож діаметрально протилежні відповіді на принципові питання щодо формоутворюючих і сутнісних рис призвели до антагоністичних розходжень у поглядах на це складне явище в суспільно-політичному житті соціуму – від повного заперечення самого факту його існування до надання всюдисущого універсального позачасового характеру.

Визначено, що в процесі розвитку теорії тоталітаризму на Заході сформувалось кілька взаємодоповнюючих, а подекуди і взаємовиключаючих концепцій, в межах яких цей феномен інтерпретувався як «закрите суспільство» та особливо жорстока беззаконна автократична диктатура, що ґрунтується на сучасній технології і масовій легітимації, ототожнювався з соціалізмом, однопартійністю, терором і авторитаризмом, тлумачився як продукт ірраціональної психолого-характерологічної структури свідомості звичайного індивіда та «непродуктивних людських орієнтацій» в умовах народження масового суспільства. Доведено, що втрата чіткості критеріїв оцінки і перетворення самого терміну на загальновживаний емоційно забарвлений негативний епітет поставили під сумнів наукову цінність самої концепції тоталітаризму, яка і без того зазнала значної ідеологічної компрометації, надто часто послугуючи квазітеоретичною легітимацією політики силової конфронтації двох ворожих блоків. Нагальні потреби боротьби з радянською комуністичною експансією вкрай негативно позначились на науковій цінності і якості значної частини досліджень, перетворивши їх на стереотипні збірки міфів і пропагандистських штампів, одноманітних звинувачень і нудних прокльонів, що зумовило перманентну кризу концепції тоталітаризму та її характеристику «швидше як метафори, ніж чіткої наукової теорії» та «додатку до Холодної війни».

Зроблено висновок, що попри перманентну кризу теорії тоталітаризму відродження авторитарних диктатур в першій чверті ХХІ століття обумовило нову хвилю популярності вже призабутих наукових концепцій. Їх евристичний потенціал ще далеко не вичерпаний, тож, незважаючи на поступове віддалення від політичних катастроф ХХ століття, інтерес у суспільстві до тоталітаризму не просто не падає, але й постійно зростає, наукові дискусії не лише не вгамовуються, але й загострюються і поглиблюються, отримуючи з кожним наступним поколінням новий зміст та різноманітні відтінки, що особливо актуально звучать при підведенні підсумків минулого, вирішенні проблем сучасності та окресленні перспектив майбутнього.
Позиція західних країн щодо України напередодні повномасштабного вторгнення Російської Федерації 24 лютого 2022 р.
Authors: Ткаченко В.М.
Published: September 2023

Запропонована до уваги читача стаття аналізує позиції різних країн світу напередодні російського широкомасштабного вторгнення в Україну 24 лютого 2022 р. Починаючи з 2014 р. Україна знаходилась у стані неоголошеної війни з Росією, що призвело до окупації Криму та частини територій Донбасу. Після цього війна продовжувала тліти після підписання Мінських домовленостей у 2015 р. Наприкінці 2021 р. з’явилися ознаки підготовки Російської Федерації до повномасштабного вторгнення в Україну, про що було публічно оголошено президентом США Дж. Байденом. Протягом декількох місяців відбувалося формування коаліції західних держав з метою надати військову допомогу Україні щоб попередити розгортання конфлікту.

У статті розглянуто позицію ключових західних держав щодо російсько-українського конфлікту та її еволюцію у цей проміжок часу. Україна відіграла роль каталізатора для утвердження єдності Заходу. Надзвичайно важливу роль у здійсненні консолідації країн Північноатлантичного альянсу відіграло керівництво США, яке використало новий підхід – оприлюднення розвідувальних даних для впливу на рішення супротивника. Окрім того проаналізовано помилки які були допущені країнами Заходу починаючи з 2008 р., що зробили можливим вторгнення Росії в Україну. В статті розглянуто ставлення населення України та Росії до проблеми на основі соціологічних опитувань які підтверджують хибність російських наративів про російсько-український конфлікт. Проаналізовано висвітлення загострення російсько-української війни у західних ЗМІ напередодні вторгнення. Автором проаналізовано світогляд В. Путіна та причини прийняття їм рішення нападу на Україну. Розглянута у публікації тема представляє велику цінність для читача у зв’язку з ескалацією російсько-української війни та дозволяє зрозуміти обставини які передували вторгненню.
Family, Autonomy, Health, Financial Satisfaction, and Luck as key predictors of Happiness: Evidence from secondary analysis of World Values Survey Pakistan 2018
Authors: Athar Shamaila , Azeem Athar , Tariq Jawad , Shahid Sana
Published: September 2023

The study investigated the factors that are related to happiness by performing secondary data analysis of World Values Survey Pakistan 2018 (n = 1937). Specifically, the role of family, health, autonomy, financial satisfaction, and luck in determining happiness was investigated along with other socio-demographic variables. Data was analyzed using SPSS (v. 25) and ordinal logistic regression was conducted to assess the relationship of key predictors with happiness. It was found, in the multivariate model that the odds of happiness were lower in respondents belonging to rural areas (p < .001), who were illiterate (p < .01), who did not consider family to be very important (p < .05), who reported very poor health (p < .001), and who believed in luck (p < .001). The odds of happiness increased with higher autonomy (p < .01) and higher financial satisfaction (p < .001).
ESTRUCTURA DE CORRELACIÓN ENTRE VARIABLES DEL REGISTRO ECUATORIANO DE VACUNACIÓN DE PRIMERA Y SEGUNDA DOSIS, COVID-19.
Authors: Ulcuango Michael , Mullo Héctor , Marcatoma Alexandra , Ortega María
Published: September 2023

El objetivo del estudio es determinar la estructura de correlación entre las variables del registro ecuatoriano de vacunación de primera y segunda dosis COVID-19. Se utilizó los registros que emite el Ministerio de Salud Pública del Ecuador, el cual cuenta con un total de 4´368.997 individuos vacunados entre la primera y segunda dosis. Se realizó un análisis de correspondencia simple entre las variables de vacunas, provincias y grupos de edades. Se encontró que las variables no son independientes y la distribución de las vacunas se lo hizo de una forma diferencial de acuerdo con los factores sociodemográficos como los grupos de edades y provincias, debido a los niveles de incidencia de COVID-19 priorizando la vacunación en provincias con un alto nivel ocurrencia de la enfermedad y de igual manera los grupos de edades considerados como vulnerables que podrían enfermar de gravedad por el virus.
Pendapatan dan kesejahteraan Pedagang Kaki Lima selama Bulan Ramadhan di Kecamatan Pontianak Kota
Authors: Akmami Hududa , Munifah Ayin Fias , Syarmiati Syarmiati , Julia Elsa , Muttaqin Iqin Muttaqin
Published: September 2023

Kesejahteraan merupakan kondisi dimana masyarakat dapat memenuhi kebutuhan hidupnya. Bagi pedagang kaki lima yang menggantungkan pendapatan dari usaha berdagang, pada saat memasuki Bulan Ramadhan menghadapi perubahan perilaku konsumen yang dapat berpengaruh terhadap pendapatan dan kesejahteraannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pendapatan pedagang kaki lima terhadap kesejahteraan hidup mereka pada bulan Ramadhan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dengan wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Sebanyak 8 pedagang kaki lima sebagai informan yang berlokasi di Kecamatan Pontianak Kota. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 12,5 % pedagang mengalami peningkatan pendapatan selama bulan Ramadhan, sebanyak 25% pedagang mendapatkan pendapatan yang sama seperti bulan biasanya, serta 67,5 % pedagang mengalami penurunan pendapatan dikarenakan pedagang tidak menyediakan barang dagangan berupa makanan dan minuman khas bulan Ramadhan yang diminati konsumen. Kesimpulan bahwa kesejahteraan pedagang kaki lima dari segi pendapatan selama bulan Ramadhan pada umumnya tidak mengalami peningkatan dikarenakan pedagang tidak mempunyai inovasi produk dagangan yang disesuaikan dengan selera konsumen untuk pemenuhan kebutuhan berbuka puasa. Produk yang dijual relative sama dengan hari- hari biasa, sehingga penurunan pendapatan berakibat pada penurunan kesejahteraan.
Optimizing Production of Kwh Legon PLTD PLTD Using Wind Turbine Generator Model B. Ventus 250 KW(Case Study on Karimunjawa Island)
Authors: Safrizal Safrizal , Sutikno Ery , Arifin Zaenal
Published: September 2023

Electricity supply must be able to reach all users, including those on small islands in Indonesia, one of which is Karimunjawa Island. Starting in 2016 Karimunjawa Island is supplied by 2 units of Legon Bajak Diesel Power Plant (PLTD) with a capacity of 2x2.2 MW. Based on the peak electricity demand on Karimunjawa Island, each month from January 2017 to December 2018 increased by about 3.9% with an hourly peak load of 1,146 kWh. The average consumption of PLTD Legon Bajak every month in 2018 is 194,877 liters / month. The higher the kWh production of a PLTD, the higher the operational costs for fuel. In addition to the high price of fuel, combustion results from PLTD operations also cause air pollution. Based on these problems in this study will analyze the optimization of the kWh Legon Bajak PLTD using a wind turbine generator model b.ventus 250 kW of 3 units with an assumption of 50% of the peak load, because on Karimunjawa Island has a high enough wind energy potential. The average wind speed from 2004 to 2015 in several areas of Karimunjawa Island was 5.7 m / s. In this study will calculate technical analysis and economic analysis. In the technical analysis the wind turbine generator power output is calculated using the weibull method based on wind speed and power curve b.ventus 250 kW while the economic analysis calculates the cost of fuel savings that can be achieved after optimization calculations. Calculation results show wind turbine power output of 990,981 kWh / year. Based on the specific value of fuel consumption (SFC) of 0.432 liters / kWh fuel consumption during 2017 amounted to 1,605,453.9 liters / year while for 2018 it was 2,338,528.1 liters / year. From the 3 wind turbine electricity supply of 2,972,943 kWh / year, it will reduce fuel consumption by 1,284,311.4 liters / year with a saving cost of Rp.15,989,291,338.00. The amount of optimization of the kWh PLTD after the supply of 3 units of b.ventus 250 kW wind turbine model in 2017 was 80% while in 2018 it was 54.9%.
O USO TERAPÊUTICO DO CANABIDIOL (CBD) NO TRATAMENTO DE TRANSTORNOS DE ANSIEDADE E DEPRESSÃO
Authors: Da Silva Carvalho Matheus , De Andrade Reis Mota Alberto , Bicalho Machado Assunção da Silva Juliana , Pereira Vilhena do Nascimento Gyzelle
Published: September 2023

O presente trabalho aborda o tema do uso terapêutico do canabidiol (CBD) no tratamento de transtornos de ansiedade e depressão. Por meio de uma revisão de literatura, busca-se fornecer uma compreensão abrangente sobre o assunto, considerando o contexto histórico da planta Cannabis, as características do canabidiol, evidências científicas que comprovam sua eficácia e dados que deixem claro sua segurança. O objetivo do presente estudo é analisar e compreender, por meio de uma busca literária, qual os mecanismos de ação e os seus efeitos na ansiedade, que por sua vez têm impactos na depressão, definindo a partir de uma análise literária se o canabidiol é eficaz ou não no tratamento dos transtornos de ansiedade e depressão. A revisão abrange estudos clínicos, meta-análises e revisões sistemáticas, fornecendo uma visão abrangente das pesquisas mais relevantes sobre o tema. Essa análise permite uma compreensão mais precisa dos benefícios e limitações do uso do CBD no tratamento desses transtornos. Por meio dessa revisão de literatura, o trabalho contribui para o entendimento do uso terapêutico do canabidiol no contexto de transtornos de ansiedade e depressão e sua segurança.
MOTIVAÇÃO DOS MESTRANDOS EM GESTÃO DE ORGANIZAÇÕES PÚBLICAS: ANÁLISE A PARTIR DA ESCALA DE MOTIVAÇÃO ACADÊMICA (EMA)
Authors: Correia Rodrigues Adriano , Rodrigues Wagner Giseli
Published: September 2023

O estudo analisa a motivação dos mestrandos do Programa de Pós-graduação em Gestão de Organizações Públicas da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, utilizando a Escala de Motivação Acadêmica. A escala utilizada buscou medir, a partir de construtos, a motivação extrínseca (controle externo, introjeção e identificação) e motivação intrínseca (vivenciar estímulos, para realização e para saber), além da dimensão da desmotivação. O enfoque da pesquisa foi quantitativo, aplicando 8 entrevistas com mestrandos, sendo todos servidores técnicos administrativos da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Neste contexto, a alavancagem inicial de entrar no mestrado está na motivação extrínseca (remuneração), mas sem desprender-se das motivações intrínsecas (vivenciar estímulos e saber), além da extrínseca (competência profissional). Sendo assim, foi observado que as motivações extrínsecas estão mais presentes nas respostas dos alunos.
ASSOCIAÇÃO ENTRE SOBREPESO/OBESIDADE E ATIVIDADE FÍSICA EM CRIANÇAS DE SEIS A ONZE ANOS DA ESCOLA MUNICIPAL ALMERINDA DE ALBUQUERQUE, SITUADA EM FORTALEZA – CE
Authors: Medina de Carvalho Oliveira Thaísa
Published: September 2023

Esse artigo, intitulado Associação entre Sobrepeso/Obesidade e Atividade Física em Crianças de seis a onze anos, da Escola Municipal Almerinda de Albuquerque, situada em Fortaleza – CE, chama a atenção para a questão da dominância de sobrepeso e obesidade na escola. Segundo a Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS), do ponto de vista etimológico a obesidade e o sobrepeso   são considerados problemas de saúde multifatoriais, estando envolvidos em diversos fatores de ordem genéticas e ambientais. Entre os ambientais, destacam-se a ingestão energética excessiva e a atividade física diminuída. O problema é pandêmico, multiétnico e vem atingindo todas as classes sociais independente de sexo ou idade. Neste contexto, esta pesquisa avaliou o estado nutricional e a associação de sobrepeso/obesidade com o padrão de atividade física em crianças de seis a onze anos de idade da referida escola citada acima. A classificação do estado nutricional foi determinada através da identificação do Índice de Massa Corpórea pelos padrões de crescimento do Nacional Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). A amostra foi constituída de 340 alunos, sendo 175 (51,47%) meninos e 165 (48,52%) meninas. Já o índice de atividade física foi determinado a partir de um formulário que registrou as atividades físicas de uma semana habitual.
GERAÇÃO SCREENAGERS E UM NOVO MODELO DE “E-EDUCAÇÃO”
Authors: Amorim Nathalia Maria de , Oliveira da Cruz Davi , Da Silva Júnior José Carlos , Lima de Almeida Gabriel Allan , Fagundes Bezerra da Silva Emanuel
Published: September 2023

Este artigo explora a geração Screenagers, alunos nativos digitais criados em um mundo conectado, e sua relação com a educação. Os desafios surgem do contraste entre suas habilidades digitais e os métodos tradicionais de ensino, tornando crucial a integração da tecnologia no ambiente educacional. Através de pesquisas e estudos bibliográficos foi observado que os Screenagers estão imersos em dispositivos eletrônicos e têm acesso instantâneo à informação, o que afeta suas expectativas em relação ao aprendizado. Professores e escolas devem adaptar suas práticas pedagógicas para engajar essa geração em um ambiente educacional dinâmico e relevante. A capacitação dos educadores é fundamental para utilizar a tecnologia como ferramenta central de ensino e orientar os alunos sobre seu uso ético e responsável. A integração da tecnologia na educação oferece oportunidades, permitindo um ensino mais inclusivo e personalizado. A colaboração entre educadores, gestores, pais e a comunidade é essencial para adaptar as estratégias educacionais às necessidades dessa geração, preparando os Screenagers para serem cidadãos críticos e criativos em um mundo digital e globalizado. Em conclusão, a geração Screenagers demanda uma abordagem educacional atualizada e inovadora. Ao enfrentar os desafios e explorar as possibilidades oferecidas pela tecnologia, a educação pode preparar os Screenagers  para um futuro repleto de oportunidades e desafios tecnológicos.
UTILIZANDO A PLATAFORMA KAHOOT COMO FERRAMENTA DE APRENDIZAGEM PARA 9º ANO DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL II NO CENTRO EDUCACIONAL JOÃO LOBO NO MUNICÍPIO DE CAREIRO – AM
Authors: Rodrigues Fonte Kamila , Esmeraldo Marques Luis Carlos , Santos da Silva Eduardo , Roberto Souza e Souza Luan , Moreira Alves Ediel , Moreira Nogueira Karen , Sergio de Oliveira Barbosa Luiz , Conrado de Souza Ivone
Published: September 2023

Este artigo explora a experiência do estágio supervisionado como parte essencial da preparação acadêmica, com destaque para sua aplicação no contexto do 9º ano do ensino fundamental. Realizado como componente da disciplina de Estágio Supervisionado em Computação I, integrado ao currículo da Licenciatura em Computação no Núcleo de Ensino Superior de Careiro Castanho (NESCAC), vinculado à Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA), essa atividade prática é respaldada pela obrigatoriedade pela Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional (LDB). A preocupação dos docentes com a falta de interesse e motivação dos alunos ao transmitir conhecimento de forma tradicional. A introdução da tecnologia, especialmente a utilização de recursos tecnológicos como imagens digitais e plataformas gamificadas, tem sido adotada como uma estratégia para enriquecer a experiência pedagógica e promover a interação entre os alunos. A gamificação, baseada em controle de jogos, é vista como uma abordagem que pode envolver e motivar os alunos, tornando o processo de ensino-aprendizagem mais atrativo e efetivo. O estudo pretende explorar a aplicação dessa abordagem inovadora na plataforma Kahoot, compartilhando experiências vivenciadas em sala de aula no Centro Educacional João Lobo, analisando o impacto e o potencial que ela pode oferecer para os alunos do Ensino Fundamental II.
Mathematical Approach in Image Classification using Regression
Authors: Ailyn B. Caba
Published: September 2023

This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of logistic regression in contrast to a hybrid model combining VGG16 with logistic regression for image classification tasks. The research findings illuminate a striking performance disparity between these two approaches, shedding light on the profound impact of integrating deep learning techniques into image classification. The transition from logistic regression to the VGG16-based hybrid model marks a notable turning point in our investigation. The VGG16 architecture, renowned for its prowess as a feature extractor, showcases an impressive 53.33% surge in accuracy compared to the conventional logistic regression model. This substantial leap underscores the model's capacity to decipher complex image characteristics that elude traditional statistical methods. Furthermore, precision, a crucial metric in classification tasks, experiences a substantial 53% augmentation when adopting the VGG16 hybrid approach. This enhancement signifies the hybrid model's ability to minimize false positives, making it particularly valuable in scenarios where precision holds paramount importance. Equally noteworthy is the substantial 54% improvement observed in both recall and F1-score, emphasizing the VGG16 hybrid model's remarkable capacity to identify and retrieve a higher proportion of true positives while maintaining a balance between precision and recall. This not only amplifies the model's ability to correctly classify images but also mitigates the risk of overlooking relevant instances. These compelling findings underscore the critical role of deep learning, specifically convolutional neural networks (CNNs), in the realm of image classification. The utilization of CNNs, exemplified by the VGG16 architecture, emerges as a game-changer, enabling the capture of intricate image features and patterns that traditional logistic regression struggles to discern. Generally, this study advocates for the integration of advanced deep learning techniques, like VGG16, in image classification endeavors. The substantial performance gains witnessed in accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score reinforce the pivotal role of convolutional neural networks in enhancing the effectiveness of image classification tasks. By harnessing the power of deep learning, we unlock new horizons in image analysis, paving the way for more accurate and efficient classification systems
Designs on Pots
Authors: Esterik Penny
Published: September 2023

The prehistoric site of Ban Chiang in northeast Thailand challenges the narrative of Thai origins, while at the same time appealing to the public’s vision of Thailand as an early centre of civilization. Ban Chiang demonstrates the complexity of constructing national heritage in modern Thailand, where the Thai national narrative begins and ends with Buddhism and the monarchy.

Designs on Pots. Ban Chiang and the Politics of Heritage in Thailand contributes to the literature on cultural preservation, repatriation, fake antiquities as souvenirs, and the ethics of collecting, and demonstrates how heritage tourism intersects with the antiquities market in Asia. Ban Chiang itself is important for rethinking the model of indigenous development in Southeast Asian prehistory and provides informed speculation about the borders between prehistory, proto-history, and history in the region, challenging current and past models of Indianization that shape the Thai state’s heritage narrative.
The Fake Past: Forgeries and Souvenirs
Authors: van Esterik Penny
Published: September 2023

This chapter explores the production of fakes and forgeries of Ban Chiang painted pottery by talented and not-so-talented artists in the seventies and eighties and how selling fake antiquities affects the antiquities market, drawing on what we know about forgery in European art. I propose a classification of replicated Ban Chiang designs from fraudulent forgeries to tourist souvenirs, sometimes recognizable from symmetry mistakes. The chapter includes the role of museums in the collection and display of real and forged artifacts and the complexities of repatriation when current owners of antiquities try to send their artifacts, including pots, home.
The effectiveness of modified stone recurrence predictive score in predicting recurrence of urinary stone disease
Authors: Beşer İsmail , Yuvanç Ercan , Yılmaz Erdal
Published: September 2023

Aims: The present study is intended to define the scoring system consisting of questions to be answered by the patients in an outpatient clinic setting in order to predict recurrence of urinary system stone disease.
Methods: Two hundred patients who were admitted for urinary system stone treatment in our clinic between 2016 and 2017 were included in the study. A Modified Stone Recurrence Predictive Score (MSRPS) comprising 23 questions under 14 headings including risk factors such as age, gender, smoking and alcohol consumption, family history of stone, number of stones, additional diseases and medications, presence of urinary tract infection, dietary characteristics, stress factors, occupation, and obesity was created. Three-year follow-up data of all patients were recorded.
Results: The mean MSRPS was 18.4±6.2 (6-35). We noted that the high Modified Stone Recurrence Predictive Score correlated significantly with the incidence of recurrent stone formation (p<0.001 r2: 0.923). When the cutoff value was considered as 18, the sensitivity was 89.4% and the specificity was 93.1% in predicting recurrent stones. Recurrent stone formation was observed within 3 years in all patients with an MSRPS value of 26 and above.
Conclusion: Thanks to this scoring system developed by expanding the scope of similar studies conducted in previous years, the possibility of recurrence of urinary stone disease is predicted using a questionnaire that can be filled easily, and it would be an appropriate choice regarding both patient health and cost-effectiveness in terms of directing patients to metabolic analyses or recommending preventive measures.
End-of-life decisions in the intensive care unit-exploring the knowledge and attitude of nurses and doctors: a national survey
Authors: Özkan Kuşcu Özlem , Özcengiz Dilek
Published: September 2023

Aim: In our country, there is a growing awareness regarding end-of-life practices. It has become evident that treatments in intensive care to end-stage patients, instead of honoring their previously made end-of-life decisions, significantly diminishes patients’ overall quality of life. The aim of study is drawing attention to end-of-life decision practices and to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of intensive care physicians and nurses, who are decisive in end-of-life decision-making practices.
Methods: The study was planned as a multi-center, cross-sectional, descriptive questionnaire. There were 21 questions about demographic data, definitions, and end-of-life decisions. 259 of 760 intensive care physicians and nurses who filled out the questionnaire were included.
Results: Two hundred and fifty-nine participants were included. The rate of decision for terminal sedation and euthanasia was differentiating according to intensive care experience. Participants’ knowledge was insufficient regarding withholding and withdrawal approaches. Intensive care physicians, and patients at the terminal stage of chronic disease were recommended as decision makers with the highest rate.
Conclusion: In this study, it was determined that the participants' knowledge about end-of-life decision concepts was not sufficient, and their approaches were differentiating due to experience. It is considered that there is a need for education and standardization about end-of-life decision-making process.
Evaluation of the causes of chest pain and its relationship with the cardiovascular system in COVID-19 patients
Authors: Doğan Yasemin
Published: September 2023

Aim: Chest pain is one of the most common complaints of patients in the emergency departments during the pandemic and non-pandemic period. Because the cause of chest pain can range, from an ordinary, harmless muscle pull to serious cardiac complication ultimately leading to cardiac arrest. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infects host cells through angiotensin converting enzyme 2 receptors, leading to coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-related pneumonia, and also causing acute cardiac injury and chronic damage to the cardiovascular system. COVID-19 contributes to the development of serious cardiovascular complications such as acute coronary syndrome, myocarditis, stress-cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, and cardiac arrest. In this study, it was aimed to determine the effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system by evaluating the causes of chest pain in COVID-19 patients who applied to the emergency department with chest pain.
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted by examining the files of COVID-19 patients who applied to a district emergency department with chest pain.
Results: The files of 102 COVID-19 patients were reviewed. The most common causes of CP were musculoskeletal system (39.2%), respiratory system (23.5%), CVS diseases (20.6%), idiopathic causes (8.8%), gastrointestinal system diseases (7%, 9). Cardiac causes are non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTMI), arrhythmia, ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and unstable angina pectoris (USAP), respectively. Troponin value was higher in patients with cardiac chest pain (p=0.02), and ferritin value was higher in patients with pneumonia (p=0.01).
Conclusions: Chest pain or chest tightness is common in patients with active COVID-19. Although the causes of chest pain are due to musculoskeletal pathologies, both COVID-19 and cardiac origin chest pains due to direct cardiovascular system pathologies should be kept in mind.
Educating Global Green Consumers: The Role of Online Education and Brand Communication in Promoting Green Buying Behavior
Authors: Graça Sandra S. , Kharé Virginie Pioche
Published: September 2023

This study first examines the influence of educational factors on a consumer’s willingness to buy green products and on building a brand’s green image. Second, it explores the effects of environmental concern and perceived consumer effectiveness in mediating the relationships between educational factors and green buying behavior. Third, it takes a cross-country perspective by investigating green buying behavior under distinct cultural contexts (collectivism versus individualism). The hypothesized model was tested with data collected in the United States and Brazil and using structural equation modeling analysis. Findings reveal that sustainability education, whether initiated by the consumer or by the organization, contributes positively to promote a brand’s green image. Environmental concern and perceived consumer effectiveness both mediate the relationships between educational factors and green buying behavior. Lastly, the moderating effects of culture highlight the importance of environmental concern in a collectivist country and perceived consumer effectiveness in an individualist country.
OUTFITTERS- Epitome Of A Successful Business Model
Authors: Wahab Abdul , Gohar Arfeen , Tariq Maheen , Afzaal Maryam , Inam Nimra
Published: September 2023

Outfitters and Ethnic is brilliantly running its business nationwide, directly emphasising product differentiation. They believe that Fashion is a celebration of individual style, and they target youngsters who own their personal style and individuality. They have a street-ready mix of casual, sporty and semi-formal looks, all in zesty shades. They strive to remove traditional boundaries from the apparel sector. Even after being involved in the fierce competition, they managed to sustain their market position. The failure to enter into international boundaries, financial crisis, export and import restrictions, discount-oriented customers, more bargaining power of customers than ever and other challenges have made them a stronger brand that every Pakistani would love to own. This case provides insights from their marketing department into their operations and how they overcame challenges.