bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Needs for Sustainable Professional Development of Elementary School Teachers Through Culturally Responsive Teaching Approach Training
Authors: Habibah St. , . Wahira , Hastuti Sri
Published: December 2024

Continuing the profession is not only to meet administrative requirements but also to improve the quality of teaching, prepare teachers for future challenges, and build a more robust educational community. Culturally Responsive Teaching helps teachers understand and appreciate differences to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. This study aims to determine the form of need for sustainable professional Development (PKB) through Culturally Responsive Teaching Training in the Elementary School Teacher Working Group that is needed. This study uses R&D with a research and development design as needed and content analysis at the preliminary study research stage. This research was carried out in a teacher working group in the Gowa and Takalar Regencies, which totaled 70 people. The results of the study show that (1) The average training received by teachers so far is in a suitable category because development training is needed according to needs; (2) the average need for sustainable professional development is a category of needs that are very needed. Therefore, further research is needed and conducting research involving different stakeholders, namely school administrators, mentors, and instructors, through case studies that can help us better understand the situation and mentoring in the context of training

Keywords: continuing profession, training, culturally responsive teaching approach
Considerations for the implementation of a non-pharmacological, patient-centered approach to chronic non-oncological pain treatment in the UK and Chile
Authors: Hodgson Amber
Published: December 2024

Non-oncological chronic pain imposes a significant global burden, and its prevalence is increasing. The World Health Organisation and UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence promote patient-centered care as an effective approach to treating chronic non-oncological pain. This approach improves long term health outcomes by identifying root causes which impact these conditions, within the framework of the biopsychosocial care model. Within Chile and the United Kingdom, patients advocate for pharmacological interventions, however Centres for Disease Control and Prevention emphasise a preference for non-pharmacological management strategies. As the UK healthcare system actively seeks to reduce reliance on pharmacological treatment modalities, using alternative interventions, Chilean healthcare has also begun to regenerate its approaches to treatment. The objective of this paper is to reflect upon the implementation of these strategies to gain insights into their potential for driving change.
Enhancing efficiency in supply chain management: A synergistic approach to production, logistics, and green investments under different carbon emission policies
Authors: Fang Chih-Chiang , Hsu Chin-Chia
Published: December 2024

The study examines the influence of different carbon policies and the incorporation of green technologies in a two-echelon supply chain, with a focus on carbon emissions generated during transportation, production, and storage phases. The study evaluates three strategies for controlling carbon emissions: setting a maximum limit on total emissions, implementing carbon-taxation, and adopting a cap-and-trade framework. The proposed model assists businesses determine the optimal production and delivery volumes, as well as calculate the most effective investment in green technologies to reduce costs in the context of different carbon emission regulations. Furthermore, this study offers practical guidance for policymakers, highlighting the importance of balancing environmental sustainability with economic growth. Results indicate that companies are more inclined to pursue advanced green technology solutions under a carbon tax policy. The analysis highlights that carbon emissions per unit of production and transportation distance significantly impact overall emissions. The imposed emission cap has a stronger influence than the emission reduction potential of green technologies. The study recommends that governments establish realistic emission limits in cap-and-trade schemes to prevent excessive trading of emission allowances by suppliers.
Green pickup and delivery problem with private drivers for crowd-shipping distribution considering traffic congestion
Authors: Wu Xue , Hu Dawei , Gao Tianyang
Published: December 2024

Crowd-shipping, employing private drivers to partially replace company-owned trucks in distribution, has emerged as a prominent trend for its cost-effectiveness and sustainability. While crowd-shipping is known as a distribution pattern that combines economic efficiency and environmental benefits, however, the frequent occurrence of traffic congestion has made this pattern less effective than it should be. In this research, the problem of vehicle routing optimization under traffic congestion is investigated from the perspective of simultaneously reducing environmental pollution and costs. Considering private drivers picking up and delivering parcels on the way, this study incorporates the objective of minimizing transport as well as particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission costs into route optimization for crowd-shipping and proposes a Green Pickup and Delivery Problem with Private Drivers (GPDP-PD). To be more realistic, vehicle speeds depend on the level of traffic congestion, reflecting the time-dependent nature of the proposed model. An improved adaptive large neighborhood search (ALNS) algorithm is developed, and computational experiments are conducted to demonstrate the efficiency of the improved ALNS. Case studies show that there is uncertainty about the environmental benefits of crowd-shipping under traffic congestion. Our proposed model is capable of efficiently allocating private drivers and optimizing vehicle routes according to road conditions, thus identifying the crowd-shipping operational scheme with the lowest cost and emissions. Moreover, a time limit of 0.7-0.8 h and the low cost of private drivers can achieve environmental and economic benefits simultaneously. It provides useful insights into the sustainability of logistics and distribution.
Multi-objective mixed-model assembly line balancing with hierarchical worker assignment: A case study of gear reducer manufacturing operations
Authors: Kang He-Yau , Lee Amy H. I. , Su Yi-Xuan
Published: December 2024

Assembly lines, generally speaking, can reduce production costs, shorten cycle times, and achieve higher quality levels. Since the current market is characterized by increasing product variability, mixed-model assembly lines, in which similar product models can be assembled simultaneously, are more suitable to respond to varied market demands than traditional single-model assembly lines. In addition, in an assembly line, tasks often differ in processing requirements, and workers may have different qualification levels. This study, therefore, aims to construct models for the multi-objective mixed-model assembly line balancing problem with hierarchical worker assignment (MO-MALBP-HW). The goal is to generate a suitable plan for a mixed-model assembly line balancing problem considering the constraint of a hierarchical workforce, the cost of a hierarchical workforce, and production cycle time. When the problem is simple, it can be solved by a mixed integer programming (MIP) model. When the problem becomes complex, it can be solved by a multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) and a non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II) to obtain a near-optimal solution. The implementation of this model can effectively manage the multi-objective mixed-model assembly line balancing plan, thereby improving plant efficiency and reducing cost.
Formulation and Antibacterial Essay of Topical Cream Enriched with (Chromolaena odorata) Leaf Extract Originating from Ie Seuem Geothermal Area, District of Aceh Besar, Indonesia
Authors: Munira Munira , Rasidah Rasidah , Nasir Muhammad
Published: December 2024

Anti-bacterial creams containing herbs and natural products are important because they provide a safe and effective alternative to chemical-based products. C. odorata leaf extract contains numerous active chemicals that can be used to formulate antibacterial cream for topical application. This study aims to formulate an antibacterial topical cream containing active chemicals extracted from C.odorata leaf originating from geothermal area, and evaluate physicochemical properties of the formulated topical cream followed by in-vitro antibacterial activity of the formula. The C.odorata leaf extraction was performed by cold extraction using ethanol and its chemical contents was investigated using GC-MS followed by predicted bioactivity profile using a computer software. Physicochemical evaluation performed include organoleptic evaluation, spread ability, pH values, viscosity measurement, and homogeneity test. GC-MS spectra indicates that the ethanolic extract of C.odorata leaf contains 22 compounds dominated by alcohol derivative compounds and terpenoids where most compounds shows bioactivities when simulated using a computer program. The formulated cream corresponds to the standard of topical cream with good physical stability, homogeneity, and viscosity. The pH of the cream was found to be stable over 28 days after formulation. The antibacterial test against S. aureus indicated that the cream is active to inhibit the bacteria where F3 shows better results compared to other formulations and the positive control. The C.odorata leaf extract formulated as topical cream have shown great activity against S.aureus at the concentration of 10% due to various chemical contents including alcohol derivatives and terpenoids.
Hypoglycemia and Hypolipidemia Assisted Nephroprotective Potential of Hygrophila auriculata (K. Schum) Heine in Streptozotocin/Nicotinamide Rodent Model of Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: B. Jadhav Vishal , S. Ahire Yogesh , D. Patil Chandrashekhar , Singh Vaghela Jai
Published: December 2024

The investigation was aimed at testing the nephroprotective potential of methanol extract (MEHA) from Hygrophila auriculata (K. Schum) Heine against hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia in adult Wistar albino rats with streptozotocin (STZ)/ nicotinamide (NA)-induced diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Adult male albino Wistar rats with fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels greater than 250 mg/dL were selected and randomly assigned to six groups after the induction of diabetes. The normoglycemic group (Group I) received oral saline, while diabetic groups (II-VI) received saline, MEHA at doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg, and metformin (MET) at 180 mg/kg, respectively. MEHA and MET were administered orally as a 1% carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) suspension from the 5th to the 8th week after diabetes induction. At week 8, comprehensive assessments were conducted to evaluate renal function, glycemic control, dyslipidemia, oxidative stress markers, and kidney histoarchitecture. MEHA treatment at 200 and 400 mg/kg and metformin demonstrated significant reductions in hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and oxidative stress. Furthermore, improved renal function indices and reduced vacuolar degeneration in renal tubules was seen in diabetic rats following MEHA and MET administration. The present study provides compelling evidence for the renoprotective efficacy of MEHA against STZ/NA-induced DKD in rats. This effect is likely attributed to MEHA's hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and antioxidant properties.
Bioactive substances from Red ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale Roscoe var. sunti Val) as Anti-atherosclerotic agent: Inhibition of Lipoxygenase in arachidonic acid metabolism
Authors: Wakhidatun Suciyati Siti , Sukrasno Sukrasno , Fisheri Kurniati Neng , Adnyana I Ketut
Published: December 2024

Atherosclerosis is a systemic disease, a combination of inflammatory conditions, endothelial dysfunction, and theaccumulation of lipids to form plaques in blood vessels. The inflammatory environment within the atherosclerotic lesion stimulates the lipoxygenase pathway of arachidonic acid metabolism, resulting in biosynthesis of the potent lipid inflammatory mediator. Our previous study showed fractions collected from n-hexane extract of red ginger rhizome has potential as NF-κB pathway inhibitor. This study aimed to examine its anti-inflammatory activity in macrophage cells and its effect on the lipoxygenase pathway also determined its metabolite profiles by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method. Results showed fraction F6 from red ginger n-hexane extract is a potent inhibitor of the lipoxygenase enzyme (IC50 36.40 ± 0.76 µg/ml), reduces the release of TNF-α and IL-6 cytokines, and inhibits lipid peroxidation(IC50 45.97 ± 5.14µg/ml).Not only high in 6-gingerol (194,99 ± 1,43mg/g extract), this fraction also contains zingerone, 6-paradol, and 6-shogaol which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects.
Clinical and epidemiological features of manifestations of hapillomavirus infection in Baku
Authors:   Azerbaijan Medical University Baku Azerbaijan, Kadimova Sh Q
Published: December 2024

The conducted studies examined the clinical and epidemiological features of the manifestations of human papillomavirus infection in Baku To achieve the purpose of the study based on developed clinical and laboratory criteria for the period from 2021 to 2023
The impact of myoreflex therapy on patients with post acute sequelae of covid 19
Authors:   Department of Pneumology Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Ulm Oberer Eselsberg 40 89081 Ulm Germany, Gagiannis Daniel
Published: December 2024

There is an urgent need for new therapeutic options concerning patients with Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 PASC Non specific complaints such as cognitive impairment reduced physical ability shortness of breath, fatigue syndrome arthritic and musculoskeletal pain restrain the overall quality of life
PROSPECTS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE POLYCENTRIC STRUCTURE OF THE ST. PETERSBURG AGGLOMERATION
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economics Studies Rus-sian Academy of Sciences, Solodilov Victor V.
Published: December 2024

The article presents the sectoral structure for zone of satellites of the St. Pe-tersburg city agglomeration, considers the development of methodological foundations and suggests methodological approaches to identify urban areas with signs of subcenters in the implementation of a polycentric model of the agglomeration development. It is demonstrated that the application of mathematical modeling of passenger flows contributes to solving the problem of urban areas differentiation. The research carried out confirms greater sustainabil-ity and competitiveness of the polycentric agglomeration development.
SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT: DISCLOSURE OF THE CONCEPT IN RUSSIAN SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economics Studies Russian Academy of Sciences, Pesotskiy Andrey A.
Published: December 2024

The article considers scientific and technological development in the publi-cations of Russian scientists with high significance based on the citation frequency. The con-ceptual understanding of this term in each of the reviewed scientific publications is analyzed, based on the criteria for determining the sample. The significance of each publication is as-sessed. Conclusions revealing the specificity of the definition of the term are drawn, three approaches to the characterization of scientific and technological development are formu-lated, based on the subjects at the center of development achievement.
REGIONALIZATION OF DOMESTIC INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION: THROUGH GLOBALIZATION TO SOVEREIGNTY
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences, Gorin Evgeniy Anatolyevich
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes the stages of development of the domestic industrial complex at the turn of the 20th century when entering market relations, characterized by the prevalence of globalization trends and a decrease in national development guidelines. The author argues for a turn towards the regionalization of the industrial complex in the conditions of economic turbulence and the onset of a new reality requiring the development of large government programs and support for small and me-dium-sized businesses. The ongoing changes are presented on the example of the St. Petersburg in-dustrial complex.
DOMESTIC NORTHERN STUDIES AT THE PRESENT STAGE
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Acad-emy of Sciences, Gres Robert Andreevich
Published: December 2024

The paper examines the state and current level of development of socio-economic and eco-nomic-geographical research in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation and in the Far North. The factors and processes influencing the development of the scientific direction at the present stage are described. The problem of the formation of a new paradigm of domestic northern studies is discussed.
應用於鋰離子電池開發之恆電流儀設計
Authors: 楊孟霖 楊孟霖 , 黃俊岳 黃俊岳
Published: December 2024

本論文使用可規劃邏輯陣列(FPGA)設計一個可應用於鋰離子電池開發之恆電流儀。文中所設計的鋰離子電池恆電流儀可以設定不同大小的電流進行充放電:0.2C、0.5C充放電電流。所提出之恆電流儀是由一個FPGA、三個運算放大器(OPA)、一個12bit的數位類比轉換器(DAC)、一個12bit的類比數位轉換器(ADC) 、一個差動放大器電路及充放電電路、一個RELAY、一組110V轉12V變壓器、兩組npn型BJT以及兩組pnp 型BJT所組成。其中FPGA是用來控制DAC、ADC、以及RELAY的電阻選擇，DAC是用來產生差動放大電路所需要的激發信號，此定電流將透過運算放大器之回授電路流經電池，進行充電或是放電，鋰離子電池電壓則透過ADC進行量測用以監測電池之狀態，此電池電壓將經由FPGA傳送到個人電腦，並將充放電狀況呈現在LABVIEW。

 

In this paper, a Galvanostat designed by field programmable gate array (FPGA) is proposed for Lithium-Ion batteries development. The proposed Galvanostat can be acted as a constant current analyzer for charging and discharging battery under different currents: such as 0.2C, or 0.5C corresponding to battery specification. The proposed Galvanostat consists of an FPGA, three operational amplifiers(OPA), a 12-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), a differential amplifier circuit, a RELAY switch, and two sets of NPN BJTs and two sets of PNP BJTs. The FPGA is used to control DAC and ADC, and control the RELAY to select the resistor for the current converter. According to setting charging or discharging current, DAC will be programmed to generate the excitation signal to the differential amplifier circuit. In the meantime, the RELAY switch will be set on, and the current converter resistor will be selected. The charging or discharging current will flow through the battery based on the feedback circuit of operational amplifiers. The BJTs are used as a current buffer for large charging or discharging currents. The Lithium-Ion battery voltage is measured by ADC to monitor the state of the battery. The battery’s voltage will be sent to the personal computer through the FPGA, and the charging and discharging status will be displayed on the LABVIEW.

 
製程參數對於溶膠凝膠法沉積鐵酸鉍薄膜之影響研究
Authors: 張耕華 張耕華 , 李昆達 李昆達 , Kun-Dar Li 林大偉
Published: December 2024

鐵酸鉍是一種無鉛多鐵性鈣鈦礦材料，本研究的目標為探討不同製程參數對使用溶膠凝膠法所製備鐵酸鉍薄膜之表面形貌與相組成的影響。研究中改變的製程參數有薄膜層數、退火時間、退火環境、基板選擇，以及旋轉塗佈轉速。當選擇銅片做為基板沉積薄膜並在真空環境下退火時，薄膜中會存在大量氧化鉍二次相。而當薄膜的退火過程選擇在大氣下進行，則發現樣品中存在大量氧化銅。選擇以鋁片做為基板沉積薄膜並在大氣環境下退火，改變旋轉塗佈轉速發現，經轉速4000rpm塗佈的薄膜表面形貌最為平整且緻密，經過XRD繞射分析後發現薄膜相組成以鐵酸鉍相為主。當薄膜的退火過程選擇在真空環境下進行，則發現樣品的薄膜表面存在大量孔洞。

 

Bismuth ferrite is a lead-free multiferroic perovskite material. The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of process parameters on the surface morphology and phase composition of bismuth ferrite thin films deposited by the sol-gel method. Various process parameters were considered, including the number of film layers, the annealing time, the substrates, and the rotational speed of the spin coating machine. While copper substrates were used for thin film deposition with a vacuum annealing, a large amount of bismuth oxide phase was found in the films. In contrast, when the annealing process of the films was conducted under an ambient atmosphere, a large amount of copper oxide was detected in the thin films. For aluminum substrates with an ambient atmosphere annealing, the primary phase composition was bismuth ferrite in the X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis of the thin films. While the rotation speed of the spin coater was increased to 4000 rpm, the films exhibited the optimal properties with smooth and dense surface morphologies. However, a significant number of pores was found on the surface of the thin films while the annealing process was performed in a vacuum environment.

 
الإسهامات النسبية لأبعاد البيئة المدرسية المدركة في الاندماج في العمل لدى عينة من معلمي ومعلمات المرحلة الابتدائية بمدينة سكاكا
Authors: الهادي * أ. مهند بن بدر , المزيرعي** د. عبد الله بن فهد
Published: December 2024

هدفت الدراسة الحالية إلى الكشف عن إمكانية التنبؤ بالاندماج في العمل لدى معلمي ومعلمات المرحلة الابتدائية في مدينة سكاكا من خلال أبعاد البيئة المدرسية المدركة، كما هدفت إلى التعرف على مستوى الاندماج في العمل لدى المعلمين والمعلمات، والكشف عن الفروق بين الجنسين (معلمين/ ومعلمات) في الاندماج في العمل. ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم اتباع خطوات المنهج الوصفي الارتباطي، وتطبيق أدوات الدراسة المتمثلة في: مقياس الاندماج في العمل إعداد (Schaufeli& Bakker, 2002)، تعريب وتقنين (الخشان والعطاري، 2017)، أيضاً مقياس البيئة المدرسية المدركة المعد من قبل عطية (2019) على عينة قوامها (1070) معلماً ومعلمةً بالمرحلة الابتدائية من المدارس الحكومية والأهلية في مدينة سكاكا، تم اختيارهم بطريقةٍ عشوائية طبقية، بواقع (550) ذكور، (520) إناث. وللتحقق من فروض الدراسة تم استخدام اختبار "ت" للمجموعة الواحدة، واختبار "ت" لمجموعتين مستقلتين، وتحليل الانحدار الخطي المتعدد. وقد أسفرت النتائج عن تمتع أفراد العينة من معلمي ومعلمات المرحلة الابتدائية بمستوع مرتفع من الاندماج في العمل على مستوى الأبعاد والدرجة الكلية، وعدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين الجنسين (معلمين/ ومعلمات) في الاندماج في العمل، كما أظهرت النتائج أن البيئة المدرسية المدركة وأبعادها الفرعية (العلاقات الإنسانية، الإدارة المدرسية، والإمكانيات والتجهيزات المدرسية) تتنبأ بالاندماج في العمل لدى معلمي ومعلمات المرحلة الابتدائية بمدينة سكاكا.
Formação de grupos em ciências da linguagem: o caso do Grupo de Pesquisa Ferdinand de Saussure
Authors: De Freita Almeida Ítalo , Teixeira da Silva Valoz Jomson
Published: December 2024

Esta pesquisa se situa no campo da Historiografia Linguística brasileira (Altman, 2021) e teve como objetivo descrever os processos de formação do Grupo de Pesquisa Ferdinand de Saussure. A base documental da pesquisa historiográfica (Swiggers, 2013) foi constituída por pesquisas de mestrado e de doutorado, projetos de pesquisa, livro, artigo publicado em um periódico e textos resultantes de comunicação, produzidos pelos membros do grupo. Para analisar o contexto de emergência que propiciou a formação do grupo, foi analisado o clima de opinião (Koerner, 2014) e as tarefas de liderança organizacional e a liderança intelectual foram investigadas como índices de desenvolvimento de grupos científicos (Murray, 1994). Os objetos de investigação privilegiados pelos membros do grupo se caracterizam como produções de natureza teórica em torno do texto saussuriano através do cotejo entre fontes manuscritas e o Curso de linguística geral (Saussure, 1970). A formação do Grupo de Pesquisa Ferdinand de Saussure parece ter sido determinante para a consolidação dos Estudos Saussurianos como especialidade teórica em ciências da linguagem, no Brasil, alinhando-se, portanto, ao modelo funcional de reconhecimento institucional de grupos científicos (Murray, 1994).
A produção editorial em torno de Saussure no Brasil: dossiês e revistas
Authors: Ciulla Alena
Published: December 2024

Com o objetivo de traçar um panorama da leitura e recepção da obra de Ferdinand de Saussure no Brasil, realizamos uma exaustiva investigação na web, percorrendo dossiers e revistas, em que coletamos trabalhos sobre a reflexão e/ou sobre a obra de Saussure. Nos dossiers, a busca foi feita pela temática e título e, nas revistas, além da temática e título dos números que tratam especificamente de Saussure, a busca também foi feita por artigos e resenhas, cujos títulos ou palavras-chave remetem a Saussure e que foram publicados de maneira esparsa, em chamadas de temáticas diversas. Esta busca não foi apenas quantitativa, ainda que os números sejam um forte indicativo da presença de Saussure nos estudos e pesquisas brasileiros. Avaliamos também, em cada um dos trabalhos, quais as temáticas saussurianas tratadas e quais os perfis dos trabalhos, partindo da suposição de que se poderiam identificar pelo menos três categorias: os mais voltados a uma didatização, os que contém uma reflexão de pesquisa acadêmica e os que se voltam a um estudo mais filológico. Para completar esse diagnóstico da leitura e recepção de Saussure no que tange às publicações de dossiers e revistas, registramos também os nomes dos periódicos, bem como os anos e locais de publicação. Acreditamos que com os resultados e análise desses dados, podemos contribuir para um inventário daquilo que se produz,  divulga e ensina em torno da obra de Saussure no Brasil.
The Relationship of Fractal Dimension and Osseointegration: A Retrospective Radiologic Clinical Trial
Authors: Akkoca Fatma , Kuzu Turan Emre , İlhan Günnur
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT
Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the density of alveolar bone in the peri-implant area using fractal analysis on orthopantomograms, both prior to and following clinical osseointegration.
Methods: Orthopantomograms were performed prior to the implant surgery and again four months postoperatively. Regions of interest at the mesial, distal, and apical sites of the implants were identified for analysis. The method by White and Rudolph was employed to calculate the fractal dimension. Subsequently, fractal dimension values were compared across all recorded measurements.
Results: Statistical analyses revealed significant correlations between the mesial measurements before and after surgery, as well as between the distal measurements pre- and post-operatively, in comparison to the apical measurements over the same periods. Further subgroup analyses identified significant correlations in pre- and post-operative fractal dimension values specifically within the female subgroup, with notable distinctions observed between pre-mesial, post-mesial, and the average values before and after surgery (p < 0.05). Moreover, substantial differences were detected between the jaws (p < 0.05) and the specific locations within the jaws (p > 0.05), regarding the fractal dimensions measured pre- and post-operatively.
Conclusion: Fractal analysis has demonstrated its reliability as a method for both clinical and radiological assessment of osseointegration.
Lêxis en Dionisio Areopagita
Authors: Nieva José María
Published: December 2024

En su Comentario al Fedón, Damascio plantea que “un destino (lêxis) es la posición en este universo distribuida por la Justicia a cada uno según su dignidad (kat’axían)” (I, 467). Ello aparece de un modo particular en la tercera parte de la obra dedicada especialmente a la interpretación del mito platónico. El propósito del presente trabajo es examinar la recepción de este término neoplatónico en Dionisio Areopagita. Dicho término aparece en el capítulo 7 de la Jerarquía Eclesiástica, donde Dionisio trata del rito funerario y en el cual se encuentran las notas de la escatología dionisiana. Con otras palabras, en el uso que Dionisio hace del término se conjugan una perspectiva metafísica y otra espiritual. La primera se enmarca en la representación del universo dionisiano, en el cual también los ángeles reciben la denominación de léxeis y se distinguen por su incesante movimiento alrededor de la Thearchia; la segunda está presente en el ámbito humano como un llamado a imitar tal condición angélica. En suma, el trabajo presentará un ejemplo de la recepción del neoplatonismo en un pensador considerado neoplatónico, pero del cual muchas veces se soslayan los significativos núcleos que afirman su cristianismo.
tratado De acidia de Alejandro de Hales y su recepción de Aristóteles
Authors: Peretó Rivas Rubén
Published: December 2024

Alejandro de Hales, maestro franciscano de la Universidad de París en la primera mitad del siglo XIII, no es un autor que haya sido estudiado con demasiada frecuencia en las últimas décadas. Sin embargo, sus obras, entre las que se destaca su voluminosa Summa Theologica, revelan no solamente profundidad especulativa, sino también una inteligente recepción de las fuentes clásicas, patrísticas y medievales. En la Summa, dedica la Inquisitio tertia a tratar las especies de pecados actuales, y es en la cuestión 1 de la segunda sección del tratado cuarto donde incluye un titulus dedicado a la acedia, en el que luego de precisar la definición de este vicio, discute acerca de su condición de pecado. El propósito de esta comunicación es exponer y comentar el concepto de acedia que propone Alejandro, haciendo hincapié en la recepción de algunos conceptos aristotélicos que allí se manifiesta, a través de una aproximación etimológica, una aproximación conceptual y su ubicación en un género determinado. La conclusión permitirá determinar que, para Alejandro como para los Padres del Desierto, la acedia es el desorden de la espiritualidad que impide que el monje o el religioso alcancen la contemplación. En el caso de Evagrio Póntico, el impedimento estará personalizado en un logismos o pensamiento malvado detrás del cual se esconde un demonio; y en el caso de Alejandro, en cambio, será un pecado consistente en una profunda tristeza que lentifica y entumece las fuerzas espirituales.
ALTERNATİF MEDYA HABER SİTELERİNİN HAK HABERCİLİĞİ BAĞLAMINDA DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ: BİANET VE T24 ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Olkun Emre Osman , Koçar Aybüke
Published: December 2024

Yaygın ve hâkim olan ana akım medyanın halka haberi iletme noktasında tarafsız ve dürüst habercilik ilkelerini taşıması beklenmektedir. Ana akım medyanın mevcut ekonomi-politik yapı içerisinde zamanla görevini yerine getirememesi, ilkelerini kaybetmesi ve dördüncü güç olma özelliğini taşıyamaması sebebiyle alternatif medya, özellikle günümüzde daha belirgin olmaya başlamıştır. Alternatif medya anlayışı içerisinde oluşan hak haberciliği ise insan hakları odaklı bir habercilik anlayışını temsil eder. Hak haberciliği vatandaştan yana, hak ihlallerini engellemeyi amaçlayarak haber yaparken aynı zamanda kendisi de hak ihlali yapmayan bir gazetecilik anlayışını benimsemektedir. Türkiye’de alternatif medya kapsamında insan hakları odaklı habercilik ilkeleriyle yapılan haberlerin oranı yeterli düzeyde görülmemektedir. Bu çalışma Türkiye’de alternatif medyanın hak haberciliği kapsamında ne oranda haber yapabildiğini ortaya koymayı hedeflemektedir. Bu bağlamda ise Türkiye’de alternatif medya kuruluşları olarak gösterilen Bianet ve T24 haber siteleri bir haftalık zaman dilimi kapsamında, ana sayfalarında paylaşılan haberler baz alınarak, toplam 428 haber üzerinden içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak araştırma yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, 428 haberden yalnızca 58’inin hak haberciliği bağlamında yazıldığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu sonuçlar, hak haberciliği konusuna daha fazla önem vermesi beklenen alternatif haber sitelerinin bu konuda yeterli seviyede olmadığı sonucunu ortaya koymaktadır.
Android-Based Mobile App On The Concepts Of Management And Leadership Among Nursing Managers
Authors: Amin Suci , Dioso Regidor III , Tio Lina
Published: December 2024

Background: An Android-based mobile application designed around the concepts of management and leadership for managers can serve as a valuable tool for enhancing their professional competencies. The research question herewith was if an Android-based mobile application design can be used to conceptualize management and leadership.
Methodology: The Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome guide was used to provide a structured approach to formulating the research questions. PRISMA guideline was used to develop a flowchart and eliminate other studies that did not answer the research question. The PRISMA critical appraisal checklist was also used to make sense of evidences.
Results: Out of the initial 100 studies identified, only 15 met the stringent inclusion criteria established by the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and were critically appraised to inform conclusions about the use of Android-based mobile applications on management and leadership among nursing managers. These studies demonstrated the transformative potential of such applications in improving planning, organization, administrative oversight, and leadership effectiveness.
Conclusion: An Android-based mobile application design can be used to conceptualize management and leadership among nursing managers.
К ПОСТАНОВКЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ ПОВЫШЕНИЯ ФИНАНСОВОЙ ГРАМОТНОСТИ ВОЕННОСЛУЖАЩИХ, УЧАСТНИКОВ СПЕЦИАЛЬНОЙ ВОЕННОЙ ОПЕРАЦИИ
Authors: И.В. Брызгалов
Published: December 2024

Обосновывается необходимость включения основ финансовой грамотности в программы подготовки военнослужащих на этапе их призыва на военную службу и в центрах подготовки (восполнения необходимого опыта по военным специальностям) для обеспечения финансовой стабильности и психологической устойчивости перед отправкой в зону боевых действий. Цель исследования – проанализировать состояние финансовой грамотности у военнослужащих, призванных из запаса. Определить характерные пробелы в дефиците знаний по вопросам финансовой грамотности и определить пути их решения. Результатом работы стало выявление актуального состояния уровня финансовой грамотности у военнослужащих, призванных из запаса. Определены причины дефицита знаний финансовой грамотности в новом статусе военнослужащих, предложены мероприятия по их восполнению у военнослужащих и членов их семей.

The article substantiates the need to include the basics of financial literacy in military training programs at the stage of their conscription and in training centers (to replenish the necessary experience in military specialties) to ensure financial stability and psychological stability before being sent to a combat zone. The purpose of the study is to analyze the state of financial literacy among military personnel called up from the reserve. Identify the characteristic gaps in the lack of knowledge on financial literacy and identify ways to solve them. The result of the work was the identification of the current state of the level of financial literacy among military personnel called up from the reserve. The reasons for the lack of knowledge of financial literacy in the new status of military personnel are identified, measures are proposed to fill them in military personnel and their family members.
Pantang Larang dalam Berladang di Desa Teluk Merbau Kecamatan Kubu Kabupaten Rokan Hilir
Authors: Nurhasanah  , Kadarisman Yoskar
Published: December 2024

Pantangan dalam masyarakat melayu   tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai aturan moral untuk membimbing perilaku masyarakat, tetapi juga dijunjung tinggi sebagai bagian dari warisan nenek moyang yang harus dilestarikan dan diteruskan kepada generasi mendatang. Setiap aturan yang meliputi pantangan memiliki makna dan nilai tersendiri yang memberikan kontribusi positif bagi kehidupan sehari-hari masyarakat. Dengan tekun menerapkan dan mewariskan nilai-nilai ini, orang tua Melayu pada masa lalu selalu mengingatkan keturunan mereka agar menjaga agar tidak melanggar aturan yang telah ditetapkan.       Di Kelurahan Teluk Merbau  sebuah daerah di Riau, nilai-nilai Melayu masih sangat kental di kalangan masyarakatnya, terutama di Desa Teluk Merbau, Kecamatan Kubu, Kabupaten Rokan Hilir. Masyarakat adat kelurahan Teluk Merbau  memiliki kekayaan akan nilai-nilai kearifan lokal, yang mencakup berbagai aspek seperti ekologi, sosial ekonomi, dan sosial budaya. Dalam kaitannya dengan keberlanjutan lingkungan, petuah-petuah Melayu sering kali memuat berbagai ajaran pantang larang yang memiliki nilai filosofis tinggi terkait dengan lingkungan hidup. Hal ini menjadi pedoman bagi masyarakat setempat untuk menjaga kelestarian alam dan mencegah kerusakan lingkungan.
Exploring Regulatory Framework Related to Green Energy: An Analytical Study
Authors: Dr. Rubi Gupta
Published: December 2024

At present not only legislation but judiciary has taken tremendous steps toward the environment, without it would be impossible, the existence of human beings. Green energy protects environment. Green energy is that energy which does not pollute the environment and it is renewal in nature. These energy sources, are really available on earth and can be naturally replenished and don't even harm environment. Solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, ocean energy, hydro power energy, bio energy is example of green energy.
In this research paper, researcher by adopting doctrine research evaluate and compare the legal framework of India related to green energy such as- “Environmental laws, constitutional law, Tariff policy 2006, integrated energy policy, 2006, National action plan on climate change, 2008, etc.”
Navigating Emotional Echoes: The Stimulus-Response Paradigm in Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day
Authors: Aiman Azeem
Published: December 2024

The theory of stimulus-response postulates that interactions between stimuli and the reactions they elicit might explain behavior and learning. According to the learning theory developed by behavioral psychologist B. F. Skinner, an individual is exposed to a stimulus, which elicits a reaction, and the response is then reinforced. This ultimately results in the conditioning of human behavior. By appreciating various interpretations and examining how meaning changes as a result of reader interaction, this method enhances literary analysis. One of Kazuo Ishiguro’s most well-known novels is The Remains of the Day (1989) which portrays the narrative of Stevens, an English butler who reflects on his years of duty and unfulfilled personal life. The book won the Booker Prize in 1989 and was adapted into a successful film, bringing Ishiguro international acclaim. Ishiguro, Nobel Laureate in Literature (2017), stands out as a unique and insightful writer whose books provide an engaging examination of the human condition through deft storytelling and provocative subjects. This research paper applies Stimulus Response Theory to analyze the novel which lends itself to multiple applications of Skinner’s stimulus-response theory, most notably in the way the protagonist, Stevens, displays behavior shaped by outside stimuli and reinforcement throughout his life. The novel’s complex narrative structure and profound thematic elements invite diverse responses, highlighting the subjective nature of literary analysis and the impact on Stevens’s journey and the novel’s broader themes.
The role of electronic medical records (EMRs) and health informatic technician in enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration
Authors: Alajlan ‏Ali Abdullah Mohammed , Alanazi ‏Ahmad Asri Awad , Al Fahad ‏Abdulrahman Ibrahim Abdullah , Alnughaymishi Ahmed Abdulkarim Sulaiman , Al Harbi ‏Shalah Hmoud
Published: December 2024

Background: Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) play a pivotal role in enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration in Emergency Medicine Informatics (EMI). Utilizing advanced technologies such as EHRs, CDSS, telemedicine, data analytics, interoperability, and patient monitoring systems, EMI aims to improve clinical outcomes and streamline workflows in emergency departments. Methods: This study explores the impact of EMRs on interdisciplinary collaboration by analyzing the implementation of EHRs, CDSS, telemedicine, data analytics, interoperability, and patient monitoring systems in emergency medicine settings. Through a review of existing literature and case studies, the effectiveness of these technologies in enhancing patient care and clinical decision-making is evaluated. Results: The integration of EMRs has significantly transformed emergency care by improving the accuracy of patient records, reducing medication errors, and enhancing the quality of diagnoses and treatments. CDSS aids in minimizing diagnostic errors and improving adherence to clinical guidelines, while telemedicine enables rapid access to specialist care, particularly in remote areas. Data analytics and predictive modeling enhance resource allocation and operational efficiency in emergency departments. Interoperability ensures seamless data exchange, leading to more informed clinical decisions and coordinated patient care.
Combustion Management of Neat Dimethyl Ether Combustion for Enabling High Efficiency and Low NOx Production
Authors: LeBlanc Simon , Cong Binghao , Sandhu Navjot , Jin Long , Yu Xiao , Zheng Ming
Published: December 2024

Article
Combustion Management of Neat Dimethyl Ether Combustion for Enabling High Efficiency and Low NOx Production

Simon LeBlanc, Binghao Cong, Navjot Sandhu, Long Jin, Xiao Yu and Ming Zheng *

Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Canada
* Correspondence: mzheng@uwindsor.ca

Received: 30 June 2024; Revised: 30 September 2024; Accepted: 10 October 2024; Published: 23 October 2024

Abstract: Modern compression ignition engines heavily rely on exhaust gas recirculation to reduce NOx emissions. Despite this, complex and expensive after-treatment systems are still necessary to comply with stringent emission regulations. Conventional diesel combustion operates on a robust and readily controllable mode through which the high-pressure fuel injection and combustion processes are intimately coupled. The heterogeneous nature of direct injection systems is liable to the NOx-soot trade-off inherent to diesel-fueled engines. Dimethyl ether (DME) presents a unique fuel that is reactive, volatile, and oxygenated, offering significant potential to address emission challenges with reduced reliance on aftertreatment systems. In this research, the combustion management of neat DME fuel was investigated using a high-pressure direct injection system. Principally, the suitability of single-shot fuel scheduling as a combustion management technique for DME under low NOx production was explored. The transient high-pressure injection behaviour of DME was characterized with an offline test bench. A single-cylinder research engine platform was employed to study DME combustion characteristics. A wide range of engine conditions was investigated, including injection pressures from 200 bar up to 880 bar and engine loads from 1 bar up to 17 bar indicated mean effective pressure (IMEP). The combustion management of DME as it relates to fuel injection and operating boundary conditions was emphasized throughout the work. To accomplish this, tests were conducted at direct comparison conditions to diesel operation. Most notably, the DME combustion process finished in a shorter period than diesel, albeit with a significantly longer injection duration. At most operating conditions, the soot emissions were below that of upcoming emission regulations without particulate filter exhaust treatment. Even under high engine load operation—17 bar IMEP—of neat DME, the NOx emissions could be readily contained via EGR management to 51 ppm engine-out NOx during which soot reached a maximum of 1.0 FSN. Such operating circumstances of high engine load and low oxygen availability (overall lambda of 1.2) exhibited a deterministic combustion timing control via injection timing while performing with low combustion noise (4.8 bar/°CA) and high burning efficiency (98.5%).
The Role of Autophagy in Heart Disease
Authors: Mohiuddin Osman , Abraham Sabu , Zhang Hongyuan , Ruiz-Velasco Andrea
Published: December 2024

Review
The Role of Autophagy in Heart Disease

Osman Mohiuddin 1, Sabu Abraham 1, Hongyuan Zhang 1, and Andrea Ruiz-Velasco 2,*
1 The School of Medical Sciences, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
2 Paris Centre de Recherche Cardiovasculaire, INSERM, 56 Rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France
* Correspondence: andrea.ruiz@inserm.fr

Received: 21 June 2024; Revised: 15 July 2024; Accepted: 16 July 2024; Published: 19 November 2024

Abstract: Autophagy is an important biological process occurring in eukaryotic cells. There are different forms of autophagy all of which are specialised for their specific roles. The primary role of autophagy is protein degradation, regulating immune responses and maintaining cellular homeostasis. Due to its complexity, autophagy is modulated by many genes and signalling pathways. Autophagy can be induced via different mechanisms, particularly due to oxidative stress and inflammation resulting in lipid peroxidation products and the generation of cytokines. Dysregulation of autophagy modulation pathways can cause different cardiovascular pathologies ranging from atherosclerosis, cardiac hypertrophy, and failure. Targeting autophagy through therapeutic agents has proven to be fruitful in the treatment of diseases. Potential therapies comprising of Rapamycin, an mTOR inhibitor, and Resveratrol, a polyphenol, have both demonstrated efficacy in reversing cardiac hypertrophy through the modulation of autophagy. However, the challenge lies in translating the studies into real therapies which can be used clinically. It is vital to ensure that the effects of Rapamycin and Resveratrol are safe long-term. Perhaps this can be achieved through further understanding autophagy’s complex interaction with other cellular processes. This literature review will explore the different types of autophagy and their role in normal heart physiology. It also aims to study its relation to the heart diseases mentioned above. Lastly, using autophagy as a tool in disease management will also be discussed.
Tirzepatide in Treating Metabolic Disorders
Authors: Wei Shulin , Xu Suowen
Published: December 2024

Review
Tirzepatide in Treating Metabolic Disorders

Shulin Wei 1, and Suowen Xu 1,2,*

1‍ Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, Clinical Research Hospital of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Hefei), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 23001, China
2 Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Metabolic Health and Panvascular Diseases, Hefei 23001, China
* Correspondence: sxu1984@ustc.edu.cn

Received: 22 August 2024; Revised: 30 September 2024; Accepted: 30 September 2024; Published: 27 November 2024

Abstract: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are chronic diseases associated with high morbidity worldwide, seriously threatening people’s life and health. Tirzepatide, as a novel glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R)/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR) dual-targeted agonist, has been proven to be effective in reducing body weight and controlling blood glucose levels in several clinical studies. Therefore, it has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating T2D and managing chronic weight in overweight or obese patients, with good therapeutic effects, safety and tolerability. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a metabolic syndrome related to T2D and obesity, is considered an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It can decrease levels of markers associated with MASH and liver fibrosis and even led to the MASH resolution with no fibrosis worsening in treating T2D patients, without increasing the risk of cardiovascular events. The available evidence suggests that it may have potential therapeutic effects on MASH. This review presents a summary of recent preclinical studies and clinical trials on the application of tirzepatide to treat diabetes, obesity, MASH, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease and reveals the promising prospect of using tirzepatide as a magic bullet in treating metabolic disorders.