bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diseño de robot móvil con tracción independiente para rescate
Authors: Padial Allue David , Serón Barba Javier , Vázquez Martín Ricardo , García Cerezo Alfonso
Published: August 2024

Este artículo describe el desarrollo de un vehículo autónomo diseñado para tareas de rescate en terrenos no estructurados, enfocado en maximizar las ventajas de los sistemas de locomoción Ackerman y deslizamiento utilizando un sistema de tracción independiente. El vehículo está concebido para ascender pendientes pronunciadas mientras soporta cargas pesadas. Se ha realizado un diseño 3D del vehículo y un estudio de sus dimensiones y ángulos críticos para las labores de rescate.Asimismo, también se han estudiado las necesidades de par para mover el vehículo por estas pendientes y se ha realizado una selección cuidadosa de componentes para cumplir con los requisitos de robustez y funcionalidad del vehículo. Aunque aún no se han realizado pruebas físicas, el diseño preliminar establece una base sólida para futuras etapas de desarrollo. Los próximos pasos incluyen completar el ensamblaje del vehículo, realizar el modelado matemático de su funcionamiento y, finalmente, llevar a cabo pruebas en campo para validar y optimizar su rendimiento.
A plane-based method for extrinsic calibration of RGB and depth cameras
Authors: Aigner Dominik , González Jiménez Javier
Published: August 2024

Este artículo presenta un método, implementado en ROS2, para la calibración extrínseca de un conjunto heterogeneo de cámaras que incluyen tanto RGB como de profundidad. El método propuesto estima las poses relativas entre dichas cámaras a partir de la observacion de planos. Para ello, en primer lugar, se extraen y emparejan los vectores normales de las superficies planas de las imágenes (RGB y de profundidad). En segundo lugar, se plantea un problema de optimización que estima las rotaciones y traslaciones que minimizan los errores entre los pares de vectores normales en correspondencia. La aplicación utiliza algoritmos disponibles en librarias estándar para la extracción de planos (OpenCV, PCL) y optimización (Eigen). La eficacia y precisicón del método se ilustran en una configuración con dos cámaras RGB y una cámara de profundidad.
Nueva plataforma de control de temperatura de bajo coste para la educación en ingeniería de control
Authors: Rico Azagra Javier , Gil Martínez Montserrat , Najera Canal Silvano
Published: August 2024

La formación en ingeniería de control precisa de prácticas de laboratorio, donde el uso de dispositivos miniaturizados portables favorece el aprendizaje autónomo y remoto a un bajo coste. Así, se presenta una versión mejorada de la plataforma educativa Temperature Control Lab. Modificándose los transistores de potencia, se prescinde del adaptador de alimentación externa y basta conexionar el dispositivo directamente al puerto USB A del ordenador. Además, la reducción de masa del elemento de potencia rebaja a la mitad la constante de tiempo del sistema térmico, permitiendo una experimentación más ágil tanto para prácticas de identificación como de control realimentado. En este campo, el cambio a tecnología PNP de los transistores permite lazos anidados de corriente. Por último, se incorpora una referencia de tensión que reduce en un noventa por ciento el ruido de medida proveniente de la alimentación. El resultado final implica un importante abaratamiento de costes, simplicidad de fabricación, e incrementar la portabilidad y flexibilidad de uso del dispositivo.
Efficient Coordination of Heterogeneous Unmanned Aerial Systems in Cooperative Surveillance
Authors: Kouchaki Ehsan , García-Junceda Laura , De Frutos Miguel Ángel , Martínez-de-Dios Jose Ramiro , Ollero Anibal
Published: August 2024

Este artículo aborda la coordinación y planificación de rutas de múltiples Sistemas Aéreos no Tripulados (UAS) heterogéneos en misiones cooperativas de vigilancia y búsqueda y rescate. El sistema forma parte de un contrato de transferencia de tecnología. Eficiencia, robustez, flexibilidad, reconfigurabilidad y escalabilidad son sus principales requisitos. El esquema propuesto se compone de dos módulos. El primero resuelve el problema Vehicle Routing Problem y asigna a cada UAS una lista ordenada de puntos de interés a visitar de modo que se minimice el tiempo total de la misión. El segundo módulo determina una ruta segura y factible para cada UAS minimizando la desviación respecto su ruta evitando zonas de exclusión aérea y cumpliendo las restricciones cinemáticas del UAS. El desempeño presentado muestra el potencial del esquema en aplicaciones como logística, vigilancia y gestión de desastres, entre otras.
Enfoque general y sistemático para percepción activa semántica en robótica
Authors: Morilla Cabello David , Montijano Eduardo
Published: August 2024

En este artículo, abordamos el problema de la percepción activa de información semántica, centrado en determinar las acciones que un robot móvil debe realizar para obtener información semántica de calidad del entorno. Con el auge de los algoritmos de percepción semántica, surgen nuevas oportunidades para los sistemas de planificación robóticos. Sin embargo, para aprovechar estas oportunidades, es crucial identificar los elementos esenciales que cualquier sistema de control orientado a la percepción debe tener. Para ello, proponemos una arquitectura general aplicable a cualquier sistema de percepción activa y analizamos las diferencias fundamentales que surgen al considerar información semántica en su diseño. Además, describimos una implementación preliminar de la arquitectura propuesta. Nuestro objetivo principal es proporcionar a los investigadores una formulación general y un sistema unificado y modular que facilite el avance en el campo de la percepción activa semántica.
Sistema BIM2ROS para la integración de robots aéreos en el sector de la construcción
Authors: Martínez Santiago , Cobano Suárez José Antonio , Merino Luis , Caballero Fernando
Published: August 2024

El sector de la construcción es uno de los menos digitalizados y la robótica, los drones y el Building Information Modeling (BIM) pueden jugar un papel fundamental en esta digitalización. La mayorı́a de las soluciones robóticas se basan en la teleopera ción por parte de los trabajadores, pero gracias a toda la información disponible en BIM se pueden automatizar estos procesos para ser llevados a cabo por robots móviles o drones. Este artı́culo trata sobre la integración de robots en el ámbito de la construcción sacando provecho de toda la información que puede aportar el BIM, tanto geométrica como semántica. Presentamos el sistema denominado BIM2ROS. La integración se lleva a cabo generando todo la información necesaria para el robot y poder trabajar con ROS (Robot Operating System) a partir del BIM. Una vez generado el mundo del robot, la información semántica se incluye en la planificación de caminos para navegar en el edificio considerado y se lleva a cabo también una identificación de los componenetes del edificio construidos a partir de un sensor lidar 3D a bordo del dron y la información del BIM. Se muestran resultados experimentales en un edificio para mostrar el funcionamiento del sistema, la planificación y la identificación de elementos.
Teilhard et le marxisme : du dialogue au dépassement
Authors: Lambert Dominique , Lind Andreas Gonçalves
Published: August 2024

This article analyzes Teilhard’s references to Marxism, highlighting his dialogue with the influential Marxist thought of the 20th century. Despite not deeply engaging with Marx’s works, Teilhard acknowledges the significance of Marxist ideas within the cultural context of the last century. Positioned within the framework of grand narratives, Teilhard’s Christian perspective offers an alternative to Marxism, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of reality that integrates spiritual and material dimensions. By exploring Teilhard’s interactions with Marxism, this study sheds light on the complex intellectual landscape of the era, where competing ideologies shaped debates about the meaning of human existence and history.
Communities of Transmission: The Texts of Aristotle from Antiquity to the Renaissance
Authors: Wilson Jeffrey Dirk
Published: August 2024

Only through a long series of accidents do we have “The Works of Aristotle” at all—the Corpus Aristotelicum. When Aristotle died in 322 B.C., he is said to have left behind a body of 156 “published” works (“exoteric,” namely, available for public consumption). They survive only in fragments, too short and too few to give much sense of them. That his esoteric works, the Corpus Aristotelicum, have survived at all has been called “miraculous.” This paper traces how those esoteric works of Aristotle were transmitted over the next eighteen hundred years. My claim is that this transmission depended upon communities that kept these works of Aristotle “in print.” Further, those communities can often only be inferred, like the description of the substantial object from what is known only by its shadow. The paper concludes with reflections on the tenuous existence of historic texts and how the digital age may further threaten transmission of knowledge from the past to communities in the future. I propose that the transmission history of Aristotle’s texts may provide signposts that guide us both in handing down knowledge to future generations as well as in finding models for promoting knowledge and for establishing communities of diversity.
Assessing Local Public Health Governance in North Carolina Across Organizational and Governance Configurations
Authors: Johnson Karl , Eguizabal Juan Yanguela , Cilenti Dorothy , Wiesman John , Jensen Todd , Hassmiller Lich Kristen
Published: August 2024

Background

Every county in North Carolina must include a board of health (BOH) with specific prescribed duties and powers. It is unclear how BOHs in North Carolina are currently exercising their governance ability. In 2012, the North Carolina General Assembly provided coun­ties with additional flexibility to select among different configurations for their local health department (LHD). The impact of this flexibility on the governance and service delivery of LHDs is yet to be explored.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews with LHD directors and BOH members to assess the strengths and weaknesses of BOHs within different local public health configurations across North Carolina. We employed conventional content analysis to derive themes from the interview transcripts.

Results

BOHs were largely described as an underutilized institution, with few BOHs noted to be active beyond satisfying their required legal duties. Strong BOHs were noted to fulfill three identities on behalf of the LHD: an advocate, a bridge, and an advisor. The majority of interviewees desired to work in a standalone county health department (as opposed to a consolidated human services agency) with an appointed (versus elected) board of health. This configuration was preferred because, according to participants, it is more likely to enable a structural focus on public health initiatives.

Limitations

Our sample frame did not control for the length of time an interviewee had been in the office nor the professional background of each BOH member.

Conclusions

Wide variations exist in the exercise of BOHs across the state, partially due to how different LHD configurations structurally focus resources and attention on public health.
Accuracy of point-of-care ultrasonography for the diagnosis and management of shoulder dislocation in the emergency department: A literature review
Authors: Khattab Eyad , AbuDujain Nasser , Alhassan Yaser , Khojah Ahmed , Alali Mohammed , Beyari Badr
Published: August 2024

The shoulder joint has dynamic articulation with a wide range of motion and mobility, making it more prone to common dislocations. Nearly half of all joint dislocations occur in the shoulder region, with most acute shoulder dislocations occurring in the anterior position (95%), followed by posterior dislocation (2%-5%) and rarely in the inferior region of the shoulder. The current standard approach in managing shoulder dislocations is to perform pre- and post-reduction via radiographs. Consequently, this can result in treatment delays, repeat exposure to radiation, multiple administration of sedatives in case of an unsuccessful reduction, and increased healthcare costs. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a non-invasive diagnostic tool broadly applied in many medical and surgical fields. The emergency medicine literature contains several case reports detailing emergency physicians using POCUS to evaluate shoulder dislocations. In this literature review, the first objective is to compare different views on applying POCUS imaging and sonographic methods of diagnosing shoulder dislocation. The second objective is to determine the accuracy of this sonographic method in diagnosing shoulder dislocation by experienced and inexperienced sonographers in the Emergency department. Overall, POCUS had a 99.1% (95% CI, 84.9%–100%) sensitivity and 99.9% (95% CI, 88.9%–100%) specificity for diagnosing anterior shoulder dislocation. Furthermore, POCUS had a 99.0% (95% CI, 92.3%–99.9%) sensitivity and 99.7% specificity for diagnosing posterior shoulder dislocation. Implementation of POCUS in the clinical setting could serve as a method of developing hands-on ultrasound skills in medical school, suggesting possible future broader applicability of this skill in improving patient care. POCUS is an alternative diagnostic method for managing shoulder dislocations. However, further studies are needed before routine implementation.
An anti-inflammatory agent, 2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid, prevents Del-1 fragmentation in vitro
Authors: Karila Tuomo , Tervahartiala Taina , Cohen Beniamin , Sorsa Timo
Published: August 2024

Inflammation, a critical aspect of the immune system's defense and recovery processes, manifests in two primary forms: acute and chronic. Understanding and controlling these responses are vital for managing various inflammatory conditions. 2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid is a physiological substance and the 2-hydroxy-analogue of the essential amino acid leucine. This research focuses on the interaction of 2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid with key inflammatory mediators, matrix metalloproteinase 8, and Developmental Endothelial Locus 1. Matrix metalloproteinase 8 plays a significant role in the inflammatory process. Developmental Endothelial Locus 1 acts as a crucial immunomodulator, maintaining tissue homeostasis. Our findings reveal that 2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid inhibits the fragmentation of Developmental Endothelial Locus 1 by dose-dependently modulating and reducing the matrix metalloproteinase 8 activity. Notably, 2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid’s reversible inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase 8 does not eventually involve covalent bonding, positioning it as an enzyme modulator or down regulator rather than a direct inhibitor. This property of active matrix metalloproteinase 8 reduction by 2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid opens new avenues for therapeutic intervention, particularly in managing excessive inflammatory responses, such as the "cytokine storm" observed in lung tissue inflammation or arthritic joints like in osteoarthritis.
2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid: A novel in vitro protease activity modulator with potential benefits for arthritis treatment
Authors: Karila Tuomo , Tervahartiala Taina , Cohen Beniamin , Sorsa Timo
Published: August 2024

Osteoarthritis affects approximately half a billion people worldwide and creates a significant economic burden, accounting for up to 2.5% of the national gross domestic product. Despite extensive research, a disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug remains unavailable. 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid is a physiological substance and the 2-hydroxy analogue of the essential amino acid leucine. This study investigates the potential of 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid to down-regulate key proteases involved in articular cartilage degradation. Specifically, we explore the use of 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid to inhibit the activity of matrix metalloproteinase 13 and a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs 5, aiming to reduce the degradation of type II collagen and aggrecan, respectively, in osteoarthritis. Our findings demonstrate that 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid modulates and reduces the activity of both matrix metalloproteinase 13 and a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs 5. Notably, 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid’s reversible inhibition of these enzymes does not involve covalent bonding, positioning it as an enzyme modulator or down-regulator rather than a direct inhibitor.
Increase in seizure activity is associated with change to daylight savings time as identified by an implanted thalamic neurostimulator in bilateral thalamic centrum medianum nuclei
Authors: JM Oster , JT Kryzanski , RM Richardson
Published: August 2024

This the first known case denoting the association with seizure activity on the morning after a change to daylight savings time in the United States recorded on an implanted neurostimulator (Neuropace Inc., RNS System ®)
Machine Learning Techniques for Modelling and Predicting the Influence of Kefir in a Low-Protein Diet on Kidney Function
Authors: Knights Vesna , Gavriloska Elena
Published: August 2024

Introduction: This study aims to investigate the effects of a low-protein diet supplemented with kefir on protein catabolism and kidney function in stable chronic kidney disease patients. By employing advanced machine learning techniques, this research will explore the potential impact of kefir as a probiotic fermented dairy product on kidney function within the recommended intake. The study seeks to understand whether kefir supplementation in a low-protein diet can help maintain kidney function and identify any potential benefits or limitations. Methods: The study employed a dataset comprising kidney health indicators and kefir intake records collected from 150 randomly selected patients in stage G1 to G5 during one year. Data preprocessing was performed to ensure data quality and feature relevance. Subsequently, a range of machine learning algorithms, including decision trees, random forests, and neural networks, but also and Stochastic Gradient Boosting and XgBoost model were implemented to model and predict the impact of kefir on kidney function. The clinical data: age, sex, blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), BMI, albumin, bacteria, level of blood glucose, hemoglobin, creatinine, urea, UNAPCR, protein intake and kefir, GFR, MDRD, proturija, the existence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, stage of CKD at the beginning and CKD stage after 12 months, binary output (patient stay in a same stage or is reduced kidney function). Results: The analysis results revealed promising predictive capabilities of the machine learning models, demonstrating associations between kefir consumption and kidney function. Binary output indicates the patient stayed in the same CKD stage using low-protein diet where source of protein is kefir. Conclusion: This research underscores the value of machine learning techniques in modeling and predicting the impact of kefir on kidney function. By shedding light on potential associations, this study paves the way for further investigations into the role of kefir in kidney health and sets a precedent for future studies in this area. Keywords: Kefir, low protein diet, chronic kidney disease, machine learning technique, Modeling and the Prediction
Transformación educativa para el bienestar de estudiantes hospitalizados. Una revisión sistemática de literatura
Authors: Núñez Caballero Paola Catalina , Aceros Juan C.
Published: August 2024

Through a systematic literature review guided by PRISMA guidelines, this study identifies the disciplinary frameworks and current trends in research regarding the well-being of school-aged population in illness condition in relation to hospital educational attention. The introduction provides some insights into the concept and history of Hospital Classrooms. The review of literature reveals that Health Sciences and Education Sciences are the predominant disciplinary frameworks in the study of this topic. In addition, current approaches include a rights-based approach, an educational inclusion perspective, a pedagogical approach, and a socio-emotional approach. This exercise highlights the Hospital Classroom as a hybrid setting that underscores a neglected social reality, calling upon the healthcare and educational systems, among others, to collaborate effectively. The presented results contribute to the transformation of educational practices that connect the school population in a state of illness and constitute a significant contribution to reorient academic research and social discussion on the subject.
Comunidad política y violencia en la formación ciudadana en Colombia
Authors: Benavides Franco Alexander
Published: August 2024

This paper seeks to identify the discursive tension between modern and contemporary temporal registers, which takes place in the state discourses of Citizenship Education in Colombia. Through the review of Colombian educational policy documents related to Citizen Formation between 2002 and 2018, it was identified that, in such discourses, a social and political conception of citizenship confronts each other, giving rise to two different figures of citizen associated with a national citizenship of liberal roots, and a global citizenship, permeated by contemporary market logics. It is concluded that a constitutive element of this tension would be a rationality of violence rooted in the modern idea of political community, and which, in addition, would have found new ways of manifesting itself, supported by a neoliberal rationality.
Mentoring Under Duress: Lessons from the Camino de Santiago and Beyond
Authors: Riofrio "Rio" John
Published: August 2024

This essay is a first-hand account of a study abroad program I co-led on the Camino de Santiago in May of 2022. It provides an overview of the challenges and hardships associated with mentoring and teaching in an emotionally charged environment like the Camino. The essay argues that the process of mentoring under duress reveals the fault lines that often trouble teachers’ efforts to push, or challenge, their students to move beyond their own perceptions of their limitations. These fault lines are not limited to exceptional contexts like the Camino but rather inhere in pedagogical spaces where students come in with cultural constituted expectations of both the teacher and the subject.
Simulación de la escena del crimen: un enfoque novedoso para la enseñanza de la medicina forense
Authors: Jaramillo Rincón Sandra Ximena Jaramillo-Rincón , Cortés Castro Cesar , Contreras Villamizar Lucero , Morales Puentes Karen , Nuñez Ordoñez Nicolas
Published: August 2024

This article presents an innovative teaching strategy for acquiring skills in conducting medical-legal autopsies, implemented in response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and currently on demand. This article presents an innovative teaching strategy for medico-legal autopsies, implemented in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Colombian context, where competence in necropsies is required for general physicians, especially in rural areas, this strategy was developed at the William Osler Simulated Hospital of the University of the Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. It uses a hybrid simulation approach, combining anatomical mannequins and pig biomodels in the performance of medico-legal autopsies in the context of violent death scenarios, providing a comprehensive practical experience for fifth-year medical students. The strategy is characterized by its interdisciplinary and collaborative approach, emphasizing ethics and respect for patient dignity. The experience suggests that this teaching methodology significantly improves students’ technical skills and understanding of forensic medicine, preparing them to face complex situations and ethical challenges in their future professional practice. The article highlights the importance of simulation for forensic medical education; it emphasizes the need to develop these techniques further and widely apply them in Colombia or another country with similar contexts.
Colorectal carcinoma in India: A study from a tertiary care centre
Authors: Parvez Sheeba , Shamim Gazala , Malhotra Aneeta Singh , Qadri Numaan Muhammad , Muzaffar Maha , Taban Naira , Khajuria Arvind
Published: August 2024

Colorectal cancer (CRC), which comprises colon and/or rectum cancer, is a significant health problem and the world’s second most fatal cancer. Colorectal adenocarcinoma (CRA), can be divided into 4 grades according to Broder's criteria, i.e., well differentiated (I), moderately differentiated (II), poorly differentiated (III), and undifferentiated (IV). Currently, the TNM classification is considered the gold standard for the establishment of prognosis as well as deciding the type of treatment.

The aim of our study was to assess the incidence, gender preponderance, site, histological grading and staging of colorectal carcinoma in our hospital.

This is a retrospective study of 75 patients who were diagnosed as colorectal carcinoma from July 2022 to January 2024. The specimen of the cases were sent to our Department of Pathology, Acharya Shri Chandra college of medical sciences and hospital, Jammu for histopathological examination after resection.

In our study we found out that the cases of colorectal carcinoma had a male preponderance with most cases ranging from age group 46 to 60. The most common site of occurrence was rectum and the most common histological grade diagnosed as per microscopy was grade ІІ, that is moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma. The highest number of cases were at Stage II, followed by Stage III.

There is an urgent need to look upon the alarming rate of colorectal carcinoma and understand its incidence, grading and staging for a better prognosis.
Nodular fasciitis in male breast- A case report
Authors: Aggarwal Sakshi , Sharma Pranshuta , Khanna Puja , Satpathi Sudipta , Alisha Anku
Published: August 2024

Nodular fasciitis of the breast is a particularly rare manifestation of this uncommon benign mesenchymal proliferation, which primarily affects soft tissues, with a predilection for the upper extremities. Arising from fibroblastic hyperplasia, nodular fasciitis in the breast presents a diagnostic conundrum due to its ability to mimic other benign and malignant breast lesions. This study investigates the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and potential treatment modalities for nodular fasciitis. We present a rare case of a 38-year-old male patient who presented with a rapidly growing painless mass in his right breast. Upon clinical examination, a well-circumscribed, firm, mobile mass was identified. Ultrasonography revealed a hypoechoic lesion with a well-defined margin and posterior acoustic enhancement. Given the equivocal imaging findings, an excision biopsy was performed. Histopathological examination including immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of nodular fasciitis. Thus, the case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for nodular fasciitis, particularly within the differential diagnosis for male breast masses like fibroadenoma and phyllodes tumors. Inclusion of this entity is essential to minimize unnecessary and potentially morbid surgical interventions
DOS NUEVAS ESPECIES DE ESPELETIA (ASTERACEAE - HELIAN THEAE) DE COLOMBIA
Authors: Díaz-Piedrahita Santiago , Pedraza Paola
Published: August 2024

Se describen e ilustran dos nuevas especies de Espeletia Mutis ex Humb. & Bonpl. pertenecien­tes a la sección Espeletia. Los nuevos taxones provienen de páramos de las cordilleras Oriental y Occidental colombiana.
EL SENONIANO DE LA BARRERA DE GIRARDOT- GUATAQUI, VALLE ALTO DEL MAGDALENA, COLOMBIA: PRECISIONES SOBRE LA ESTRATIGRAFIA Y ESTABLECIMIENTO DE UNA ZONACION MICROPALEONTOLOGICA
Authors: Tchegliakova Nanejda , Mojica Jairo
Published: August 2024

Se describen las características litoestratigráficas de los sedimentos del Senoniano (Coniaciano­Maastrichtiano) expuestos en el ámbito de la Barrera de Girardot-Guataquí (sector septentrional del Valle Alto del Magdalena) y se establecen seis biozonas de foraminfferos planctónicos y se recono­cen dos de nanoplancton calcáreo. La sucesión estratigráfica tratada incluye: a), el Grupo Olini (= dos niveles de limolitas, silíceas separados por un conjunto limoso, que a veces contiene varias decenas de metros de areniscas cuarzosas, denominadas "Areniscas del Cobre"); b) la Formación Buscavidas(= shales negros calcáreos y no calcáreos con intercapas de calizas margosas); c) las Formaciones Arenisca Tierna, en el oriente del valle, y la Formación La 'fabla en el centro y occidente del mismo.
Civil-law aspects of carrying out an economic activity by persons with disabilities who do not have full capacity to perform acts in law
Authors: Malinowska-Woźniak Katarzyna
Published: August 2024

The aim of this paper is to present civil-law aspects of carrying out an economic activity by persons with disabilities who do not have full capacity to perform acts in law. Key to this discussion was a hypothesis that persons with disabilities who do not have full capacity to perform acts in law may de lege lata carry out an economic activity. In the course of the analysis, relevant provisions of the Civil Code, Family and Guardianship Code, the Code of Civil Procedure, the Act on the Central Register and Information on Economic Activity and the Entrepreneurs Act are analysed using the method of investigation of the law in force. The analysis also covers proposals for legislative changes included in the draft act on amending certain acts to improve the legal and institutional environment for entrepreneurs. The research yields the following conclusions. Natural persons who do not have full capacity to perform acts in law may carry out an economic activity in their own name, though they perform acts associated with their activity with the participation of a statutory representative. Persons with limited capacity to perform acts in law may perform certain actions related to their business activity on their own. The taking up of an economic activity and other important matters related to economic activity require consent of the family and guardianship court. Introduction of legislative changes that involve clarification of principles of taking up and running an economic activity by persons who do not have full capacity to perform acts in law seems valid. Legislative proposals presented in the draft law of 13 April 2023 are insufficient and flawed, though the direction of changes must be recognized as correct.
A nyugat-balkáni térség és az euróövezet „nem szokványos” kiterjesztése
Authors: Bod Péter Ákos , Neszmélyi György Iván
Published: August 2024

In academic and professional circles and in European politics, the Western Balkan region has been in the spotlight. The policy makers of the European Union and the member states have declared that the six countries in the Western Balkans aspiring for EU membership should not be left behind, even under the geo-political situation that emerged after the attack on Ukraine. However, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania are still far from meeting the political and economic criteria of EU membership and EU standards, and then, as members, from later entering the euro area. The authors point out that in most countries in the region, due to the particular South Slavic common past, and their unique historical paths, dual or multiple currency systems have been present for a long time, the economies have experienced an advanced spontaneous euroisation process, and Montenegro even adopted the euro unilaterally. Under the customary logic of enlargement, the integration process starts with establishing a single market for goods and services, then continues with the harmonisation and liberalisation of the factor markets, labour and capital, before adopting the common European currency – but that pattern would not fit this set of countries well. The usual schedule for euroisation, that is, assuming the fulfilment of the membership conditions while formally maintaining monetary sovereignty before the euro-­adoption path opens up, would not thus serve the region’s development and convergence towards the EU framework. The political and economic interests of both the region concerned and the EU would be served better by allowing the countries to go on using the euro, and gaining admission into Eurozone institutions “before due time”, i.e. before attaining full EU membership. The phasing of the accession process proposed here differs from that of previous enlargements, but it may contribute to maintaining integration impetus in the region, while ensuring the full enforcement of the relevant EU standards.
Factors that influence computer programming proficiency in higher education
Authors: Ranjeeth Lerushka , Padayachee Indira
Published: August 2024

The industrial world has witnessed an increased demand for computing based skills due to the advent of robotics, artificial intelligence, and analytics. However, the learning of computer programming is challenging and requires an intensive cognitive effort to attain a high degree of skill and expertise. Given this phenomenon, this study undertook to ascertain the factors that influence proficiency in computer programming. The study adopted a quantitative approach and a survey research strategy, guided by a conceptual model. A survey questionnaire was designed as the primary source of data collection. The respondents comprised students who were enrolled for Information Systems and Technology (IT) courses at a higher education institution. The main factors that were identified as significant predictors of computer programming performance were Problem-Solving Ability and Self-Efficacy. The findings contribute to enhancing computer programming pedagogy, which could lead to enhanced student performance in assessment, and validation of the conceptual model.
Sound and Space as Compositional Tools: Using the Reverberation of a Basilica as part of a Musical Composition
Authors: Pérez Mora Bowen Francisco , Fernández Pérez Nicolás
Published: August 2024

Classical composers such as Wagner, Mahler, Handel, and Debussy, among others, noticed that a space’s acoustic qualities affected their compositions, so they made intuitive arrangements to their performances to suit the space. Some contemporary musicians, on the other hand, incorporate those sonic characteristics as part of their composition. Pauline Oliveros, John Butcher, and Paul Bavister are some composers who produce site-specific works, compositions that include the site’s sound as part of their sound works. This project proposes site stimulation as a methodology to extract Basilica del Voto Nacional’s reverberation, a neo-gothic church in Quito, Ecuador, to produce a site-specific sound work: Composition for a Jazz Quartet and for a Basilica. This research aims not only to use spatial sonic qualities for music composition but also to propose a friendly, day-to-day activity, such as listening to music, as a learning method to acknowledge spatial sound phenomena.
APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN MODELS OF ANTI-CORRUPTION COMPLIANCE IN THE RUSSIAN PRACTICE
Authors: Mikheev Georgy V. ,   Participant of the Research Project of Anti-Corruption Compliance, Vlasov Vyacheslav V. , Savchenko Elizaveta V. , Maymistova Inna V. ,   Participant of the Research Project of Anti-Corruption Compliance,   Participant of the Research Project of Anti-Corruption Compliance,   Participant of the Research Project of Anti-Corruption Compliance
Published: August 2024

The application and implementation of legal norms of anti-corruption legislation in Russian practice is a rather complex process, which is subject to many requirements. In this context, it is important to analyze existing and develop new methods for preventing corruption and risk management, as well as to create the prerequisites for the development of individual tools and methods for introducing anti-corruption compliance models to achieve balance and harmonization of the components of the legal mechanism in modern conditions. Purpose of the study: to carry out a comparative legal analysis of various models of anti-corruption compliance in order to identify their elements, blocks of individual tools for implementation and implementation within the framework of Russian practice. Research results: individual elements of anti-corruption compliance models have been identified that can be successfully used in Russian practice. Conclusions: the blocks and elements of the implementation of legal norms of anti-corruption legislation within the framework of Russian legal practice have been clarified, the criteria for the formation of prerequisites for the introduction of separate anti-corruption compliance tools for the development of specific organizational models and their application in Russian practice have been identified.
The Development of Cloud Technologies in the Conditions of Sanctions Pressure
Authors: Taran Kira K. ,   Teaching Assistant of the Department of Information Law and Digital Technologies of the Kutafin Moscow
Published: August 2024

Difficult foreign policy conditions, sanctions pressure that Russian is currently experiencing have served as an drive for IT sector developing in technological and legal fields. The state is gradually transferring authorities to cloud technologies, which have been used in Russia for a long time. Foreign IT companies leaving has become an incentive for domestic cloud technologies evolving. The state has prepared support measures that stimulate the IT sector extention. Despite the fact that there are all conditions for the development and use of Russian IT in the country, it is important to form the basis for the legal regulation of cloud technologies using.
Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation Within the Framework of the Judicial and Legal Reform of the 21st Century
Authors: Zhiltsov Nikolay A. ,   Rector of the International Law Institute, PhD (Law), Professor, Cherdakov Oleg I. ,   Vice-Rector for Research and Innovations of the International Law Institute, LL.D., Professor
Published: August 2024

The historical and legal analysis of the reform of the prosecutor's office in the post-Soviet period is presented, the features of the judicial and legal reform, which began in the 90s of the XX century and continued in the modern period, are revealed. The article compares the assessments of researchers of the activities of the prosecutor's office within the framework of the implementation of modern tasks.
Regulation of Consumer Insolvency and Bankruptcy of a Citizen in the Law and Order of the Russian Federation
Authors: Shamraeva Irina L. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Law and Procedure of the Belgorod University of Cooperation, Krylov Denis S. ,   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Civil Law and Procedure of the Belgorod University of Cooperation
Published: August 2024

The relevance of the topic of the publication is confirmed by the substantial scientific and practical interest, which, among other things, encourages the legislator to take measures aimed at improving the legal regulation of bankruptcy procedures in relation to a citizen who is not a business entity. The author pays special attention to the conceptual approach to the categories of insolvency and bankruptcy.
Contractual Regulation of Competitive Relations
Authors: Istomin Valery G. ,   Senior Research Scientist of the Department of Law of the Institute of Philosophy and Law of the Ural Branch
Published: August 2024

The participation of business entities in relations of economic competition objectively determines the use of various legal means by them to regulate these relations. One of these means is a contract, the possibility of applying which, despite the significant imperativeness of the norms of competition law, follows from the principle of freedom of contract. The article formulates the definition of an agreement regulating competition relations, and also provides a classification of such agreements according to various criteria.
Idle Games: A Cozy Genre Turned Exploitative
Authors: Buergi Justin
Published: August 2024

This paper explores the connection between cozy games and idle games, analyzing shared elements and underlying principles. Cozy games are characterized by an emphasis on comfort, relaxation, and safety, offering players an escape from the pressure of daily life through soothing gameplay experiences. Meanwhile, idle games feature waiting as a core mechanic, allowing progress to be made even in the player’s absence. This provides a continuous sense of growth and progression throughout the player’s day but may also lead to frequent engagements to optimize production. Furthermore, this desire for continuous progress may also be exploited by developers who capitalize on player impatience by incorporating microtransactions that expedite progression in exchange for real-world money. Thus, while idle games can fit within the cozy game genre, their monetization practices raise questions about ethical responsibility on the part of game developers and taint the genre’s potential as a serene gaming experience.
Nowogród Wielki: rozwój gospodarczo-społeczny i upadek
Authors: Duraj Natasza
Published: August 2024

Szczególna rola w rozwoju gospodarczym i społecznym państwa staroruskiego przypadła miastu o wyjątkowej historii, kulturze i gospodarce, jakim jest Nowogród Wielki. Polityczna aktywność ludności tego miasta, wyrażająca się w masowym uczestnictwie we wiecach oraz licznych burzliwych powstaniach, doprowadziła już w I połowie XII w. do całkowitego ograniczenia władzy książęcej w Nowogrodzie. Ustrój wiecowy umożliwiał Nowogrodzianom szerszy dostęp do życia politycznego i społecznego aniżeli mieszkańcom pozostałych ziem ruskich. Dlatego też mieszkańcy Nowogrodu Wielkiego mieli możliwość oddziaływania w dużej mierze na politykę i przedsięwzięcia gospodarcze władz tego miasta.
Zasadniczym celem monografii jest przedstawienie genezy powstania republiki feudalnej – Nowogrodu Wielkiego, szczyt jej potęgi i upadek pod naciskiem rosnącego w siłę państwa moskiewskiego, jak również opisanie rozwoju gospodarczego i społecznego tego miasta. Książka adresowana jest do szerokiego grona Czytelników, zainteresowanych zarówno historią rozwoju gospodarczego i społecznego Nowogrodu Wielkiego, jak i Rosji.
Effect of Organic Mulches on Weed Dynamics and Productivity of Super Napier Grass
Authors: . Sudarsono , Nohong Budiman , . Rinduwati
Published: August 2024

Background: The current practice of weed control in grass planting relies on the use of inorganic materials. This approach has the potential to damage the environment and is an inefficient method for controlling weeds in the cultivation of Super napier grass. This study aims to examine the use of organic mulch as a means of controlling weeds in the cultivation of forage, particularly Super napier grass. Methods: The experiment employed a randomized block design with four treatments and five replications. The treatments were as follows: no mulch (NM) served as the control treatment, rice straw mulch (RSM), rice husk mulch (RHM) and sawdust mulch (SDM). Each of these treatments was plotted with 3.5 m × 2.8 m in size. The experiment was conducted during the summer season, from April to September 2023, in Macorawalie, Panca Rijang, Sidenreng Rappang, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The observed parameter consisted of fresh weight, dry matter, growth, production and chemical soil. Result: The experimental results revealed that the use of organic mulch resulted in significant effect on soil chemical properties as it was proven to increase the N and C-organic contents of the soil. Sawdust mulch resulted in significant decrease in weed population as compared to other treatments of organic mulch.
Enhancing Productivity and Profitability of Black Gram (Vigna mungo) Through Cluster Front Line Demonstrations
Authors: Jayaramasoundari R.
Published: August 2024

Background: Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) is an important pulse widely consumed in India. The productivity of this crop is declining in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu due to non -adoption of improved varieties and recommended improved practices. Methods: The present cluster front line demonstration was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Vellore in rabi season during 2021-22 using black gram variety VBN 11 in the farmers’ fields by the active participation of farmers. Result: The results of the demonstrations revealed that 23.14 per cent yield increase was observed in the demonstrations plots as compared to existing farmers’ practices of black gram due to adoption of improved variety and recommended improved practices.
THEORETICAL APPROACHES REGARDING SUPPLY WITHIN THE MILITARY ORGANIZATION
Authors: MILANDRU Marius ,   “Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy, Braşov, Romania, ALEXANDRESCU Mihai-Bogdan ,   “Spiru Haret” University, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2024

Over time, the evolution of societies has been influenced by the available resources, so it can be appreciated that all organizations, regardless of their type, are functionally dependent on their own logistics, especially on the capabilities of its main fields. From the perspective of carrying out military actions, both in peacetime and at war, logistics represents the bridge between the fighting forces and the necessary logistical support given to the structures of the National Security System, who will have at their disposal all the resources necessary to fulfill the objectives and missions. A very important field of military logistics is supply, representing the factor on which will depend the totality of the activities carried out for establishing the necessary making stocks, as well as carrying out procurement procedures for equipping and supporting the forces with technique, equipment, and material goods.
INVESTIGATION OF THE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE OF PERFORATED STEEL INSULATION PANEL USING EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL METHODS
Authors: ADETU Alina-Elena ,   Romanian Air Force, Bucharest, Romania, ADETU Cătălin , BOSNICEANU Daniel , BADEA Mihaela-Cristiana
Published: August 2024

Engineering acoustics is a multidisciplinary field that involves the use of mathematical and physical principles to model, analyze, design, develop, and test engineering systems, with the goal of ensuring that these systems exhibit desirable acoustical behavior. This study aimed to investigate the acoustic performance of a steel insulation panel using experimental and numerical methods. The experimental investigation involved measuring the sound pressure level at different distances and frequencies. The numerical investigation involved creating finite element models of the acoustic panel and analyzing the pressure distribution field for different frequencies and sound pressure levels. The results showed a good correlation between the numerical and experimental data. The study provides valuable insights into the acoustic behavior of steel insulation panels and demonstrates the effectiveness of combining experimental and numerical methods in acoustic research. The findings can be used to optimize the design of steel insulation panels for better sound insulation performance in various applications, such as building construction and industrial noise control.