bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
No seguir ciegos a la equidad: lecciones por aprender de la pandemia de COVID-19 en las Américas
Authors: Rojas-Botero Maylen Liseth , Mujica Oscar J , Avellaneda Ximena , Cáceres Carlos , Castro Arachu , Cox Adrienne L , Galvão Luiz Augusto C , Gómez Duarte Ingrid , Más Pedro , del Pino Sandra , Rojas Karol , Sojo Ana , Urbina Fuentes Manuel , Sáenz Rocío , García Saisó Sebastián
Published: September 2024

La Región de las Américas ha experimentado históricamente desigualdades sociales enraizadas en el colonialismo, las cuales se reflejan y reproducen en el ámbito de la salud. La incursión de la pandemia de COVID-19 afectó a toda la Región, pero golpeó con mayor fuerza a los grupos socialmente más desaventajados, y agravó las inequidades en salud. Bajo la premisa que las pandemias no son fenómenos socialmente neutrales, en este informe especial se analizan los impactos desiguales de la pandemia desde distintas perspectivas –histórica, epidemiológica, política, social, económica, ambiental y poblacional. Se ofrecen aquí reflexiones críticas sobre las implicaciones negativas de las desigualdades para el bienestar, no solo de las poblaciones más afectadas, sino de la sociedad en su conjunto. Se concluye con recomendaciones estratégicas para progresar hacia la equidad en salud en el escenario pospandémico. Se destaca la importancia de avanzar en la madurez de los sistemas de información para el monitoreo de la equidad en salud, la resiliencia de los sistemas de salud, y la implementación de políticas y prácticas explícitas dirigidas a eliminar las inequidades en salud. Se espera que todo lo anterior allane el camino hacia la prosperidad y el desarrollo sostenible en la Región.
State of HIV costing in Latin America and the Caribbean: a systematic literature review
Authors: Cerecero-García Diego , Terris-Prestholt Fern , Macías-González Fernando , Bautista-Arredondo Sergio
Published: September 2024

Objectives.

To summarize available data on unit costs for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, prevention, and care interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Methods.

We conducted a systematic literature review of costing studies published between 2012 and 2024, and selected those reporting empirically measured costing data. The available data were categorized according to predefined intervention categories and compared by time and place. We also explored variations in unit costs by intervention type.

Results.

Of 1 746 studies identified, 22 met the inclusion criteria, which provided 103 unique unit cost estimates from nine countries. About 50% of the included studies were published between 2019 and 2021. Antiretroviral therapy services had the most cost data available (39% of unit costs), followed by inpatient care (27%) and HIV testing (24%). Considerable cost variations were observed both within and between interventions.

Conclusions.

Our analysis underscores the need for accurate and reliable cost data to support HIV budgeting and decision-making efforts. We identified several gaps in the availability of cost data and emphasize the importance of presenting results more effectively by incorporating key contextual variables. Given the challenges of shrinking budgets and sustainability risks, robust evidence is indispensable to inform priority setting and budget allocation for HIV services.
Antibacterial and antioxidant activity of the ethyl acetate extract of two strains
of Thai Laetiporus sulphureus mushroom
Authors: Luangharn T. , Hyde K. , Chukeatirote E.
Published: September 2024

Laetiporus sulphureus, a wood-decaying mushroom, has been reported to be a good
source of natural bioactive components. Traditionally used in folk medicine, L. sulphureus
has shown its beneficial effects on human health. This study was conducted to evaluate
the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of two strains of Thai L. sulphureus mushrooms
(MFLUCC 12-0546 and MFLUCC 12-0547) using disc diffusion assay and an ABTS
antioxidant assay, respectively. Initially, the mushroom mycelia were prepared and
cultured in potato dextrose broth (PDB) and malt extract broth (MEB) at 30°C for 10
days. The ethyl acetate extracts were prepared using the culture supernatants and used for
both assays. Although the two mushroom strains were very similar in morphology, they
exhibited different antibacterial and antioxidant activities. For antibacterial activity, the
MEB extracts had a better effect on antibacterial activity than those obtained from the
PDB culture, whereas the PDB extracts showed a better antioxidant activity than those
obtained from the MEB cultivation. The results showed that the L. sulphureus extracts
obtained from its mycelial state possess antibacterial and antioxidant activity. It should
also be noted interestingly that both biological activities tested in the present study are
dependent on the mushroom strains and media used for cultivation.
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy coupled with multivariate calibration
for determination of carmine and rhodamine B levels in lipstick
Authors: Edityaningrum C.A. , Nurani L.H. , Guntarti A. , Irham L.M. , Nevitasari R. , Ahda M. , Martono S. , Rohman A.
Published: September 2024

Carmine is a natural colorant allowed to be used in cosmetics, while rhodamine is nonallowable. For some reason, carmine may be substituted with rhodamine to get economic
profits. Therefore, some analytical methods are proposed and developed. This study
developed fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy in conjunction with utilizing
multivariate calibration to determine carmine (CAR) and rhodamine B (RHB) levels in
lipstick samples. Lipstick samples were placed directly into an attenuated total reflectance
(ATR) crystal and scanned in the 4,000-650 cm-1 wavenumber range. The CAR and RHB
levels were also determined using HPLC to be used as actual values. Partial least squares
regression (PLSR) was used to stimulate the correlation between actual CAR and RHB
values and predicted FTIR values. Based on optimization in terms of the selection of
wavenumbers region, for CAR and RHB prediction modeling, absorbance values at
wavenumbers of 1,357-673 cm-1 were used. The developed methods, besides having high
validity, are rapid and exclusive of extensive solvents with minimum sample preparation;
therefore, this technique is environmentally friendly
Travelling Texts: French Reading Cultures in Aotearoa New Zealand, 1838-1900
Authors:   , Johnson Emma
Published: September 2024

In nineteenth-century New Zealand, French language and literature circulated through newspapers, books and cultural spaces, maintaining a French presence in the British colony and exerting soft power through the formation of cultural norms. Imported and established, French cultural dominion fed a complex of circulation: a network of power, material culture, knowledge and connectivity. Using Dr Sydney Shep’s model of Situated Knowledges for Book History to marshal a breadth of sources and by employing Michel Espagne’s concept of ‘transferts culturels’, which examines the transformation of cultural goods in new contexts, this thesis explores the ways that French reading cultures were performed and constructed in New Zealand in service to local needs. From cultural standardisation to individual practice, from Albin Villeval’s reputational rehabilitation to women exerting power in the patriarchy and Edmond de Montalk building capacity in the colony, ‘Travelling texts’ demonstrates the political implications of cultural actions and how relationships to reading material speak to identity, social organisation and power.
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF TASK SCHEDULING USING HYBRID GENETIC MODIFIED WHALE OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHM IN CLOUD COMPUTING
Authors: Kavitha S
Published: September 2024

Cloud computing plays a vital role, which is used to access computing resources and information online. There are a lot of challenges in accessing cloud computing systems. One of the major challenges among these is resource Management which includes scheduling, allocation, and sharing. In this paper, the Hybrid Genetic Modified Whale optimization algorithm which is a combined Genetic and Modified Whale optimization algorithm to analyze the performance of the cloud computing system such as task completion time, execution cost, speedup, and efficiency with proper allocation and sharing of resources The performance of the proposed algorithm is compared with Genetic algorithm and Whale optimization algorithm. The main target of this Proposed system is to reduce the completion time of the task by increasing the speed. Cloud Sim environment tool kit is used for the testing of the proposed system.
Editorial
Authors: Roa Trujillo Sonia Herminia
Published: September 2024

Editorial
Calidad e internacionalización en la formación de profesionales de la salud
Authors: Flores Castellanos Elías
Published: September 2024

La rotación internacional es considerada, como una oportunidad de crecimiento para los médicos en formación ya que les permite aumentar sus conocimientos, mejorar habilidades y actitudes. De acuerdo con algunos autores el objetivo de realizar una rotación internacional es experimentar la práctica en ambientes distintos a los propios aprovechando las características propias del lugar de rotación. El siguiente trabajo es una exposición de la experiencia de una rotación internacional entrante realizada en la Especialización en Gestión de la Calidad y Auditoría en Salud, del Instituto de Gerencia y Gestión Sanitaria en Unisanitas en el periodo comprendido entre julio y agosto del año 2023.
Viendo la experiencia de forma retrospectiva en el marco de las diferentes fases descritas de la rotación internacional y el impacto en la formación de un residente médico de la Especialidad de Calidad de la Atención Clínica, la rotación generaun impacto positivo en diferentes dimensiones de la formación. Desde el punto de vista de la planeación, la formalización del proceso y la confirmación con tres meses previos al inicio de la rotación permite un amplio margen de gestión para los insumos necesarios de la rotación internacional. En conclusión, el realizar una rotación internacional genera un valor e impacto positivo para el residente médico en formación desde una perspectiva personal además fortalece competencias transversales y disciplinares fundamentales para la formación y genera capital relacional importante para el futuro estudiante de esta especialidad. Finalmente considérese que la colaboración y la formalidad entre las instituciones es un punto fundamental para darle valor a la rotación y que no sólo sea un punto de adquisición de competencias, sino que también genere un valor curricular para el residente en formación.
Gestión Social:
Authors: Perdomo-Rubio Alejandro , Izquierdo-Mora Diana
Published: September 2024

El artículo aborda la intrincada relación entre la gestión social en la Fundación Universitaria Sanitas, el proyecto de salud comunitaria sobre adultos mayores en el barrio Cedritos de Bogotá, la movilidad docente internacional en Cataluña y el desarrollo del Diplomado en Gestión Social. Esta articulación demuestra ser un catalizador poderoso para la formación de profesionales comprometidos con el bienestar comunitario. Asimismo, al integrar estas experiencias, contribuye al desarrollo de una nueva generación de líderes de la salud pública, capaces de abordar las complejidades locales e internacionales con enfoque, empatía y eficacia, lo que fortalece significativamente la conexión entre teoría y práctica en la gestión social en el ámbito de la salud.
Estas experiencias demuestran la importancia de reconocer y trabajar con las estructuras y marcos establecidos, al tiempo que fomentan la interacción activa y creativa entre los actores involucrados para abordar desafíos de manera innovadora y empática, en una interacción dinámica entre lo instituido y lo instituyente. “Salir” de la universidad, a través de proyectos comunitarios o de la movilidad docente internacional, que se aterriza en el diseño de diplomados integrales donde se refuerza la conexión entre teoría y práctica, prepara a los estudiantes para aplicar sus conocimientos de manera significativa en entornos donde su intervención es más necesaria, y promoviendo la innovación y el cambio social en el ámbito de la salud.
Singing One’s Life: Biopics of Edith Piaf and Dalida
Authors: Mazierska Ewa
Published: September 2024

This article compares two films about French singing stars: La Môme (La Vie en Rose, 2007), directed by Olivier Dahan and Dalida (2016), directed by Lisa Azuelos, respectively about Edith Piaf and Dalida. It argues that Dahan in La Vie en Rose attempted to make a feminist biopic, which recognises that a famous woman can live mostly for her art or even equate her life with her art. This does not necessarily mean that such a  woman, Piaf in this case, is unable to love passionately, but rather that there is no competition between her romantic and professional personas. Piaf’s talent for singing is also presented as a protection against external tragedies and as a source of meaning in her life. By contrast, Azuelos, in a more traditional fashion, plays up the contrast between the successful professional life of Dalida and her unhappy personal life, suggesting that if Dalida chose a different profession, she could be happier.
Biopics of Female Hollywood Stars Speak to #MeToo Era: The Case of Judy (2019) and Blonde (2022)
Authors: Díaz Elisenda
Published: September 2024

This article analyzes two recent biopics, Judy (2019, Rupert Goold) and Blonde (2022, Andrew Dominik), which reimagine the icons from the Hollywood Golden Era, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe respectively, under the prism of the #MeToo movement. By examining the way in which these movies treat abusive experiences within the film industry, along with their placement in the public arena, this paper exposes how contemporary biopics dedicated to female movie stars face the consequences of #MeToo in Hollywood.
In terms of textual construction, both movies presumptively adopt a female perspective in portraying actresses’ experiences of exploitation –such as sexual harassment, eating disorders, substance abuse, and more– under a male-dominated Hollywood studio system. Meanwhile, directors’ articulated intentions, promotional campaigns, reviews, and film critiques seeking to convincingly place the films in the domain of public discussion around #MeToo.
Despite this ‘feminist’ assumption, this article will argue that these movies, while appearing to confront and re-address injustices in Hollywood through revisiting the mythical narratives of well-known female stars, fail to challenge the melodramatic victimization plot familiar in traditional biopics about women. In doing so, it will explore how they reinforce a representation of the female Hollywood star after #MeToo as a mentally troubled woman struggling to survive in an exploitative film industry.
Steve Jobs (2015): Art, The Man, The Machine
Authors: Archer Neil
Published: September 2024

The second film in what one might call Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Asshole Diptych’ (following 2010’s The Social Network) Steve Jobs engages with Apple’s controversial founder: a man whose legacy, as Sorkin’s screenplay voices, had more to do with building beautiful machines than being a beautiful person. This article argues that Sorkin’s innovative biopic approaches its complex subject (both Jobs, and Silicon Valley) via the artifice and intricacy of its own screenplay form: the portrait of an imperfect man, as a perfect cinematic machine. Departing from classical biopic’s focus on the narrative of a ‘life’, Steve Jobs’ three-part structure - focusing on three public product releases - aligns with the structural expectations of the classical screenplay, as well as acknowledging its theatrical setting and influence: the idea of Jobs as a performance. In the script’s various progressions and parallelisms, this article shows, Steve Jobs offers a self-consciously aesthetic rendition of a life seemingly ‘fixed’. Recognising that art is more perfect than its subject, Sorkin’s film encapsulates and potentially obviates the contradictions at play in Jobs - not unlike the ‘beautiful products’ for which Jobs is himself recognised.
Pengembangan Arsitektur Model YOLOv8 untuk Meningkatkan Performa Object Detection pada Varian Boks Warehouse Palletizing
Authors: Muzammil Muhammad Alif Amri , Indraswari Rarasmaya
Published: September 2024

Dalam lingkungan industri modern, paletisasi gudang memainkan peran penting dalam mengoptimalkan rantai pasokan untuk memenuhi permintaan konsumen yang terus meningkat. Namun, banyak perusahaan masih menggunakan proses manual untuk pengaturan palet, yang menyebabkan kesalahan manusia dalam identifikasi dan penempatan barang. Hal ini mengakibatkan inefisiensi operasional dan kerugian material. Di era digital, computer vision, terutama object detection, sangat penting dalam mengatasi berbagai tantangan industri. Memanfaatkan teknologi pendeteksian objek yang canggih seperti YOLOv8 dapat secara signifikan meminimalkan kesalahan manusia dengan mengaktifkan deteksi barang secara otomatis, sehingga mengurangi keterlibatan manusia. Mengingat data yang digunakan untuk deteksi palet memiliki ukuran yang seragam, efisiensi model YOLOv8 dapat ditingkatkan dengan memodifikasi arsitekturnya ke tingkat multiskala. Penerapan Feature Pyramid Network (FPN) yang dimodifikasi dalam arsitektur YOLOv8 meningkatkan efisiensi pelatihan model dengan berfokus pada fitur data yang penting. Penggunaan TensorRT dalamm proses inferensi YOLOv8 untuk meningkatkan kecepatan dan kinerja, sehingga cocok untuk aplikasi real-time. Penelitian ini menawarkan solusi komprehensif untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan akurasi operasional dalam pembuatan palet gudang sekaligus mengurangi kesalahan manusia. Dengan penggunaan model modifikasi arsitektur FPN untuk objek berskala kecil dan implementasi TensorRT memberikan performa terbaik yaitu mAP 95,6% dan performa inference speed tercepat yaitu 12ms.
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Presensi Dokter Umum RSU Islam Klaten Menggunakan Metode Waterfall
Authors: Himawan Helmy Fachreza , Kurniawan Rahadian
Published: September 2024

Kesehatan merupakan elemen fundamental dalam masyarakat, sebagai modal awal untuk aktivitas dan kesejahteraan manusia serta bagian dari pembangunan nasional. RSU Islam Klaten berkomitmen untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan dengan mendapatkan akreditasi Paripurna KARS (2022) dan sertifikasi RS Syariah dari MUI. Namun, manajemen jadwal, presensi, dan penggajian dokter umum masih dilakukan secara manual melalui spreadsheet, yang menghambat optimalisasi layanan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan sistem informasi presensi berbasis web untuk mengatasi masalah ini, menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Python serta HTML, CSS, JavaScript, dan SQLite. Pendekatan waterfall diterapkan dalam pengembangan sistem karena kesederhanaannya yang sesuai dengan kompleksitas sistem ini. Implementasi dan pengujian sistem menggunakan metode USE Questionnaire menunjukkan hasil penerimaan yang positif: Usefulness (88.3%), Ease to Use (82.6%), Ease to Learn (79.2%), dan Satisfaction (82.6%). Rata-rata skor keseluruhan adalah 83.175%, mencerminkan keberhasilan sistem dalam memfasilitasi pengelolaan data dokter umum di RSU Islam Klaten. Sistem ini diharapkan mampu meningkatkan ketepatan waktu dan disiplin kerja dokter, yang pada gilirannya akan meningkatkan kepuasan pasien dan masyarakat.
Aplikasi Edukasi Sejarah Candi Kalasan Menggunakan Augmented Reality Berbasis Android Dengan Metode ADDIE
Authors: Afdhari Fahrezi Bintang , Kurniawardhani Arrie
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini berfokus pada pengembangan aplikasi edukasi berbasis Augmented Reality untuk meningkatkan pemahaman sejarah Candi Kalasan. Sistem edukasi tradisional sering kali kurang menarik, terutama dalam mata pelajaran sejarah. Untuk mengatasi hal ini, aplikasi ini dikembangkan menggunakan Unity dan SDK Vuforia, dengan tujuan memberikan pengalaman belajar yang lebih interaktif dan mendalam mengenai Candi Kalasan. Proses pengembangan aplikasi mengikuti metode ADDIE yang terdiri dari lima tahap: Analisis, Desain, Pengembangan, Implementasi, dan Evaluasi. Setiap tahap dilaksanakan dengan cermat untuk memastikan aplikasi memiliki kualitas yang baik dan efektif dalam penggunaannya. Pada tahap Implementasi, kepuasan pengguna diukur menggunakan metode System Usability Scale (SUS) melalui kuesioner yang diisi oleh responden. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan skor 73,5, yang menunjukkan aplikasi ini memiliki tingkat kegunaan yang baik dan diterima dengan positif oleh pengguna. Dengan demikian, aplikasi ini diharapkan dapat menjadi media pembelajaran yang inovatif, meningkatkan minat belajar anak-anak terhadap sejarah Candi Kalasan, dan memberikan wawasan yang lebih luas kepada masyarakat umum mengenai sejarah candi ini dengan bantuan teknologi Augmented Reality.
HARMFUL MAGICAL PRACTICES IN A MODERN ARMENIAN FAMILY
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Prtavyan Amaliya A.
Published: September 2024

This article is devoted to the question of place which harmful
magical practices occupy in the everyday life of modern Armenia, in particular,
in the modern Armenian family. The main source of the research is field work,
which was carried out in 2019 in Armenia (Yerevan, Gyumri). Interviews
were conducted with informants who had encountered harmful magic or who
themselves turned to sorcerers and fortune-tellers. Magical practices common
in modern Armenia include fortune telling, healing, and harmful practices.
The latter are often a tool for a solution to family conflicts; in interviews about
witchcraft, women accused other women – their relatives – of wanting to harm
their family. This may be due to the structure of the Armenian family, which
remains extended and in which women become competitors with each other,
vying for power in the family.
NENETS NYUKUBTS SONGS. STRUCTURE AND IMAGES
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Belodedova Margarita G.
Published: September 2024

Nenets nyukubts songs can be referred to the genres of maternal
folklore, – they are performed for children, starting from the very young age.
The specificity of the genre does not allow singing other kids’ nyukubts to a
child – it is necessary to create a song specially for a particular child. This responsibility usually falls on one of the child’s closest relatives: mother, father,
brother or sister, grandmother or grandfather.
In terms of structure, nyukubts songs repeat the “parental” genre of individual songs – in nyukubts, as in adult individual songs, one can distinguish
elements indicating the “master”, “owner” of the song and elements describing
this child, his life and his accomplishments. The motifs characteristic of nyukubts songs form a number of “clusters”: description of the child’s present features
and actions, appeals to external forces for help, praising of the child, affirmation
of sleep, description of the circumstances of birth, and affirmation of the child’s
future features and occupations. The expressions of these motifs vary from song
to song and it is almost impossible to find repetitions, which may be due to
the importance of individualism in general for the genre of individual songs.
Nevertheless, it is possible to trace quite clearly the division of songs according
to the gender of their addressee: semantically nyukubts for boys and for girls
will differ.
HISTORY OF STAVR GODINOVICH’S BYLINAS. REVISION OF RESEARCH APPROACHES
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Pavlidi Yana I. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: September 2024

. The article deals with the research of the Bylinas about Stavr
Godinovich: a brief review is devoted to the works of the representatives
of the theory of borrowings (V.V. Stasov, G.N. Potanin, A.N. Veselovsky,
I.P. Sazonovich), more detailed - to the works of the representatives of the
historical direction in epic studies. In particular, the methods and hypotheses
of V.F. Miller, B.A. Rybakov, V.L. Yanin and M.N. Kozlov. The researchers
correlated characters from written sources with the epic hero: the centurion
Stavr from the annals of 1118, Vladimir Monomakh’s voivode named Stavko
Gordyatich and the son of the Novgorod rebel Gyurata Rogovich. The biography of the “historical” Stavko and together with him the epic hero with each
research and introduction of new sources (birch bark letters, graffiti inscriptions in the building of the Sofia Cathedral in Kiev) grew with facts and details.
Researchers reconstructed practically all periods of life of “historical” Stavr: his
young years, family ties, relations with representatives of power, life-changing
events, etc. Thus, alternative realities were created for Stavr Godinovich, in
which not only he, but also other epic characters (Vasilisa Mikulichna), events
and details became “historical”
Case write-ups and reflective journal writing in early clinical years – Have these been “worthy” educational tools?
Authors: Sachdeva Pooja , Aw Derrick Chen-Wee
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Case write-ups and reflective journals have been used as assessment tools of learning in clinical rotations in Yong Loo Lin school of medicine. It is timely to review the current process of conducting these assessments and effectiveness as an assessment tool. This study aims to understand faculty outlook towards these assessments.
Methods: This is a study that involves a survey-based questionnaire with both closed and open-ended questions, sent out to faculty marking the students’ assignments. This survey was anonymous & voluntary and was disseminated by administrative assistants. The purpose of this survey was to collect the feedback from faculty about current process with intentions of improving the effectiveness of these assessments. The suggestions for improvement were incorporated in the survey and faculty was invited to comment over these suggestions and provide further suggestions if any.
Results: Fifty-two responses from faculty were collected and analysed. Ninety percent of respondents thinks that this is an effective tool to assess and promote self-directed learning. Qualitative feedback was received about need of improvement in a) alignment of the submissions timings with rotation postings b) marking rubric to incorporate factors such as case complexity and weightage to different components of case write-ups, c) timely feedback to students, and d) follow up on action plans.
Conclusion: Case write-ups and reflective journals are still effective learning and assessment tools. They promote self-directed learning and clinical analysis in students. Feedback and action plans are the backbone of these assessments and optimal utilisation of these is recommended.

Keywords: Undergraduate Medical Education, Case Write-ups, Medical Assessments, Reflective Journals
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) as patient educators: Effects on medical student attitudes
Authors: Lee Vivien , Jiang Jeffrey , Szücs Anna , Lee V Vien , Low Si Hui , Teo Faith , Valderas Jose M , Loh Victor
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Globally, persons with disabilities (PWD) face structural and social barriers to inclusive healthcare. Medical schools, as crucibles of medical professional identity formation, have the responsibility to foster person-centredness toward all patients, including PWD, among her graduates. We co-designed with PWD a “Communications with Persons with Disabilities” workshop and evaluated its impact.
Methods: The workshop enlisted PWD as patient educators, occurred within the third-year undergraduate Family Medicine posting, and was designed to positively impact communications skills and attitudes toward PWD. Students (n=135) were surveyed pre- and post- workshop following a mixed-methods approach (demographic data, Attitude Towards Disabled Persons (ATDP)-O scale, feedback questions, and post-workshop free reflections). Descriptive analysis was used for demographic and feedback questions, and thematic analysis for reflections. Paired t-test was used to evaluate change in ATDP-O scores.
Results: There were 69 survey respondents (51.11%). Most students agreed that communications training with PWD could be strengthened in medical school, and that the workshop was relevant to their future medical career (n=68, 98.55%). Attitudes towards PWD significantly improved after the workshop (ATDP-O change: +9.29 points (12.7%), p <0.001). Student reflections included attitudes, such as the importance of seeing the person beyond the disability, and a call for action towards inclusivity and accessibility of care for PWD.
Conclusion: Students’ attitudes were positively affected by involving PWD in the curriculum. Further research is needed for assessing the impact of how a longitudinal PWD curriculum could affect medical trainees and improve social inclusiveness in healthcare practice.

Keywords: Medical Education, Communication, Persons with Disabilities, Disability, Social Inclusiveness, Student Attitudes, Person Centred Care, Active Learning
A STUDY OF AUTOMATION'S IMPACT IN AGRICULTURE
Authors: Rajesh M. , Vidya M.
Published: September 2024

Agriculture automation serves as a sole concern for every country and proves to be a vital factor for the economic development as portrayed by Mahatma Gandhi rightly as the Backbone of the country . Unlike industrial developments observed like industry 4.0 agricultural developments are claimed as Agriculture 4.0 by incorporating smart agriculture. Due to the increase in the population size need for food emerged as the primary want for people globally. The production made by the farmers through traditional means were inadequate to serve the needs of the society. Smart agricultural methods focused on two premium aspects one being agricultural production and Traditional methods practised by farmers are not adequate to aid the cumulative claim and they have to hinder the mud by using detrimental pesticides in an exaggerated way. The agricultural technology has been adopted to reduce labour intensiveness and time consuming process. Few problems related to agriculture are low productivity, volatility in the price of food, hesitation in adopting new farming trends, water management, types of pollution etc. Automation of farming practices has proved to increase the gain from the soil and also has strengthened the soil fertility. Pertaining to the need for automation and to know the impact of automation in agriculture this study was propagated. The primary data was used to collect data with the help of a well-structured questionnaire. Snowball sampling method was adopted as it was very difficult to identify the respondents who used automatised agriculture in their farms. Results of the study provided a positive sign that the respondents were satisfied in adopting the automation in agriculture.
ANTHROPOMORPHISM: A CURE FOR LONELINESS - RE-READING THE STORY THE HAPPY PRINCE
Authors: D. R. Fancy , Joseph Solomon Asha , Mathew Leena Liz , S. Saran
Published: September 2024

Anthropomorphism involves attributing human traits or behaviors to God, animals, or objects. This tendency is deeply rooted in human psychology and can be beneficial in various ways. For instance, many people keep pets to combat loneliness. Psychologists agree that pets provide companionship and unconditional love, which can help alleviate depression, improve mood, enhance resilience, and support emotional healing. In Oscar Wilde’s story The Happy Prince (1888), the concept of anthropomorphism is illustrated through the actions of a swallow, symbolizing virtues that humans should embody. During his life, the Happy Prince, surrounded by wealth and comfort, never experienced loneliness. However, after his death, as a statue, he is plagued by loneliness until he forms a bond with the swallow. This friendship reveals that improving the quality of relationships, particularly by fostering intimacy, can be a powerful remedy for loneliness. Positive psychology suggests that focusing on enhancing positive emotions within relationships or increasing social interactions can lead to deeper and more meaningful connections with others. While many research papers analyze The Happy Prince through an anthropomorphic lens, this analysis seeks to explore the story as an example of how anthropomorphism can offer a solution to loneliness.
MULHERES E DIREITOS: A IMPORTÂNCIA DA PARTICIPAÇÃO NO NÚCLEO DE DIREITOS E BENEFÍCIOS PEA PESCARTE
Authors: Amaral Shirlena Campos de Souza , ramos mirian de freitas da silva , Ritter Karina , CASTRO PRISCILA LUCAS DE OLIVEIRA , Timóteo Geraldo Márcio
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo trazer uma reflexão crítica acerca da importância das ações desenvolvidas pelo Núcleo de Direitos e Benefícios (NDB) do Projeto de Educação Ambiental – PEA Pescarte junto
Dramaturgia do Ator: Os processos de criação an Fondazione Pontedera Teatro. In: VI Congresso da ABRACE- Arte e Ciência: Abismo de Rosas, 2010, São Paulo. Arte e Ciência: Abismo de Rosas, 2010.
Authors: VIANNA LETICIA LEONARDI
Published: September 2024

O artigo prevê uma breve reflexão acerca dos processos de criação na Fondazione
Pontedera Teatro, Itália, hoje e ao longo de sua história. Como processo criativo entende-se a dramaturgia viva elaborada pelo ator em um processo de montagem que o compreenda como criador e, portanto também produtor de uma dramaturgia. Perpassaremos as transformações sofridas na preparação de atores deste contexto e as influência de Jerzy Grotowski que em 1986 a convite do Centro per la Sperimentazione e la Ricerca Teatral, atual Fondazione Pontedera Teatro, transfere-se para a cidade criando junto a Thomaz Richards o Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards.O artigo prevê uma breve reflexão acerca dos processos de criação na Fondazione
Pontedera Teatro, Itália, hoje e ao longo de sua história. Como processo criativo entende-se
a dramaturgia viva elaborada pelo ator em um processo de montagem que o compreenda
como criador e, portanto também produtor de uma dramaturgia. Perpassaremos as
transformações sofridas na preparação de atores deste contexto e as influência de Jerzy
Grotowski que em 1986 a convite do Centro per la Sperimentazione e la Ricerca Teatral,
atual Fondazione Pontedera Teatro, transfere-se para a cidade criando junto a Thomaz
Richards o Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards.
DIVERSIDADE CULTURAL FOCADA NA MÚSICA: POSSIBILIDADES PARA A APRENDIZAGEM
Authors: Nunes Ginete Cavalcante , Guimarães Halisson Rafael , Guimarães Romana , Pinheiro Filho Isac Sales
Published: September 2024

A diversidade cultural focada na música apresenta uma diversidade de demonstrações de alguns autores, ao qual, se apresentam em diversos pontos de vistas, suas ideias focam na base do desenvolvimento humano por meio do ensino das artes. Este trabalho de conclusão de curso, mostrará a importância do ensino da música e como o aluno pode se desenvolver perante os diversos estilos musicais e tipos. Através dessa diversidade se levará as questões do envolvimento do aluno e a refletir como ele poderá se desenvolver em sala de aula, bem como a questão das transformações, inovações, sonhos e as diversas formas musicais. O seu uso em disciplinas diversas, trabalhando a análise do desenvolver social, de raciocínio, atenção e criatividade, concentração, os benefícios e seus descobrimentos de mudanças no ambiente escolar. Um olhar diferenciado e um despertar no uso de ritmos musicais e valorização em torno da nossa educação e cultura, transformando o ambiente de ensino em um lugar prazeroso e estimulante e com significado de descobertas intelectuais e físicas, tornando, motivando, despertando no estudante a esperança e a confiança de que ele é capaz de desenvolver em um ambiente onde a música está inserida, sendo assim o aprendizado, agradável no ouvir e compreender e assim querer permanecer por entender, interagir e está incluído neste conjunto social de ensino e aprendizagem. Sendo a música na educação capaz de provocar mudanças, ações educativas, uma reanálise de metodologia de ensino e adaptações que transformará e ampliará os conhecimentos e projetos interdisciplinares e estratégicos de forma prazerosa e aperfeiçoando o relacionamento escolar com o aluno, bem como de levantar questionamentos de forma leve, professor, aluno, família em busca de soluções mais agradáveis e significativa que despertem o interesse na permanência do aluno no ambiente escolar, tornando-se a música um grande apoio e uma belíssima estratégia de combate à evasão escolar.
IMPORTANCE OF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE PLACE AND CULTURAL AWARENESS IN DESIGNING COMPETITION PROJECTS DURING STUDENTS’ WORKSHOPS
Authors: KUC APOLONIA
Published: September 2024

This article’s primary objective is to illustrate how an understanding of the historical and cultural context of a location can significantly enhance students’ academic workshops, fostering interdisciplinary knowledge acquisition and aiding them in designing projects for international architectural competitions. Frequently, such projects tend to conform to global trends, often imitating fashionable patterns without regard for the local context, traditions, or cultural nuances. The first section of this article describes the methodology employed in international student workshops. The second section delves into the application of the problem-based learning method (PBL) when conceiving projects for architectural competitions, emphasizing the importance of factoring in historical and cultural heritage when selecting design concepts. The third section provides a comprehensive analysis of the workshop outcomes and initiates a discussion on the pivotal role of historical context and the significance of cultural awareness in this educational context.
A comparative study of AI code bots: Efficiency, features, and use cases
Authors: Mihir Mehta
Published: September 2024

This article thus provides a comparative study of AI code bots, in terms of their performances, characteristics and applications. It looks at how via application of artificial learning and NLP for software development, these bots help in coding, debugging, and optimizing. The work also analyses AI code bots including GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, Replit Ghostwriter, Amazon CodeWhisperer, and others as well as strengths, weaknesses, and versatility of such software depending on the programming language and the development environment used. Although these tools work well in improving productivity, reducing on-task redundancies and forming a more accurate code, they do not contain self-authorization, especially for intricate occasions. The study shows that the employment of AI code bots has advantages and drawbacks that should be investigated further in the future emphasizing on the possibilities of enhancing the filters on errors, the degree of personalization and considering the ethical aspect of employing AI code generation.
Pharmacists as educators: Enhancing patient understanding and access to specialty medications through community workshops
Authors: Victor Alemede  , Ejike Innocent Nwankwo  , Geneva Tamunobarafiri Igwama  , Janet Aderonke Olaboye  , Evangel Chinyere Anyanwu
Published: September 2024

Pharmacists are increasingly recognized as vital educators within the healthcare system, particularly in improving patient understanding and access to specialty medications. This review explores the expanding role of pharmacists as educators, emphasizing their unique expertise in providing accurate, accessible information and their impact on patient outcomes. The paper highlights community workshops as an effective tool for delivering education, focusing on the structure, content, and accessibility of these workshops to diverse patient populations. Furthermore, it examines patients' barriers to accessing specialty medications and how pharmacists can help overcome these challenges through education, support, and coordination with other healthcare providers. The review also discusses future directions for enhancing the educator role of pharmacists, the need for supportive policies, and the potential long-term benefits of pharmacist-led education on public health and healthcare costs. Recommendations for implementing and expanding community-based education initiatives are provided, emphasizing integrating these efforts into broader healthcare strategies. Keywords: Pharmacist-led education; Specialty medications; Community workshops; Healthcare access; Patient outcomes; Public health
Second Version on A Centralized Approach to Reducing Burnouts in the IT industry Using Work Pattern Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence Using MongoDB Atlas and Python
Authors: Sasibhushan Rao Chanthati
Published: September 2024

Industry burnout is interlinked with cultural, individual, physical, or emotional exhaustion, and social factors, the resolution of which requires the technology-driven trends in the workplace and the technologies such as work pattern monitoring and Artificial Intelligence that can deal with large amounts of data. Industries face a gigantic problem i.e., employee burnout which can charge a firm loss in numerous hours and thousands of dollars every year. The more advanced companies use work pattern monitoring using Artificial Intelligence to make their employees work more professionally. In this research my attempts to understand the development and leadership, on the effects of work pattern monitoring using Artificial Intelligence technology on information technology organizations (Sasibhushan Rao Chanthati, 2022). In this updated second version, the data of the employees will be stored on a cloud server with governance & compliances. The study discussed the development of methods which are configured as two different system interfaces, which are of minimum valuable product (MVP) and the results obtained from the two approaches. The system will provide work pattern monitoring via the ‘Real-Time Database – MongoDB Atlas’ which will synchronize the employee burnout data to improve the employee experience. This research also illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed solutions. “Burnout Detection Mechanism” that will help Industry management and Human Resource Management to manage the emotional state of the employees, understanding their real state. The study conducted a self-survey, and the outputs of the surveys are explained in this paper. The sample data we are using is mainly focused on information technology employment perception.
Design and implementation of an electronic voting system for optimal electoral process
Authors: Ekerette W. Milton  , Imo E. Nkan  , Unwana M. Ekpe
Published: September 2024

Electronic voting is a tool for increasing the credibility and efficiency of elections in several democracies around the world. In Nigeria, many elections have conducted sub-optimally due to the manual methods employed in voting and transmission of election results. In such cases, electoral officials have been accused of colluding with politicians to alter election results while the results are being transmitted from polling units to results collation centres. To address this problem, this paper proposes and presents a framework for electronic voting and transmission of election results. The proposed system is designed and implemented using a C++-based Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and a MATLAB/Simulink application. This setup allowed for the simulation of the voting process, encryption of voting data, transmission of voting results and decryption of election results. The simulation-based results obtained for the proposed system was compared with that of the existing system. The results indicate that for sample sizes ranging from 2,000 to 7,000 voters, the proposed system accurately accredited an average of 85% of voters, compared to 73% for the existing system. Specifically, for 2,500, 4,000, 5,500, and 7,000 accredited voters, the existing system had 684, 1,095, 1,505, and 1,916 failed voters respectively. In comparison, there was a significant reduction in the number of failed voters for the proposed system and this stood at 364, 582, 801, and 1,019 respectively. Additionally, the quality of verified feedback for 3,000, 4,500, 6,000, and 7,000 accredited voters showed that the proposed system had quality scores of 0.362, 0.138, 0.019, and 0.000, compared to 0.549, 0.197, 0.024, and 0.001 for the existing system. In conclusion, the proposed system has proven to be highly effective, credible, secure, and transparent in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process and it is therefore recommended for hardware implementation in subsequent general elections.
Statistical challenges and solutions in multidisciplinary clinical research: Bridging the gap between
Authors: Opeyemi Olaoluawa Ojo  , Blessing Kiobel
Published: September 2024

This paper delves into the intricate challenges and innovative solutions in applying statistical methodologies within clinical research, aiming to bridge the gap between biostatistics and medicine. The study meticulously examines fundamental biostatistical concepts, addressing the complexities of modern clinical trials and observational studies. Through a comprehensive review of advanced regression models, causal inference techniques, and machine learning algorithms, the paper illuminates the evolving landscape of biostatistics in handling high-dimensional data and confounding variables. The methods employed in this study involve an extensive analysis of current literature, case studies, and practical applications that demonstrate the utility of these advanced methodologies. Key findings reveal that traditional statistical approaches often fall short in capturing the complexities of clinical data, necessitating the adoption of more sophisticated techniques. The integration of non-linear regression models, robust causal inference methods, and machine learning has significantly enhanced the accuracy and reliability of research outcomes, offering deeper insights into patient outcomes and treatment efficacy. Conclusions drawn from this study underscore the critical need for a paradigm shift in clinical research, moving beyond the rigid reliance on p-values towards a more holistic approach that emphasizes effect sizes, confidence intervals, and practical significance. The paper recommends continued innovation in statistical methodologies, particularly the integration of big data analytics and machine learning, to address the growing complexities of biomedical data. Furthermore, it advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical considerations in the application of these advanced techniques to ensure that biostatistics continues to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of medical science.
Normierte Doppel-S-Profile für die Bewegungsaufgaben der VDI-Richtlinie 2143
Authors: Dietterle Deborah , Alpers Burkhard
Published: September 2024

So genannte Doppel-S-Profile als Bewegungsfunktionen ermöglichen
es, Maximalwerte von Geschwindigkeit, Beschleunigung und Ruck über
einem ganzen Intervall konstant zu halten und damit höhere
Spitzenwerte zu vermeiden. In normierter Form sind sie für die Bewegungsaufgaben
Rast-in-Rast und Geschwindigkeit-in-Geschwindigkeit in
die Neufassung der VDI-Richtlinie 2143 aufgenommen worden. Im vorliegenden
Beitrag wird gezeigt, wie man Berechnungsgleichungen für die
verbliebenen Bewegungsaufgaben aufstellt und durch geeignete Parameterwahl
stochastisch oder interaktiv einen guten Kennwertemix
erzielen kann.

Double-S-Profiles for motion tasks in VDI 2143
So-called Double-S-Profiles allow to realize maximum values for velocity,
acceleration and jerk over a time interval thus avoiding higher maximum
values for these quantities. They have been included in the new edition
of the VDI Guideline 2143 for specific motion tasks (rest-in-rest, constant
velocity in constant velocity). In this contribution, it is shown how equations
for the remaining motion tasks can be developed and how one can
stochastically or interactively generate motion functions with a good
mixture of characteristic values.