bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ACCURACY OF IMPRESSION AND MODEL OBTAINED FROM DIFFERENT DIGITAL TECHNIQUES IN PARTIAL EDENTULISM IN VIVO
Authors:   PhD Student, University of Marmara, Institue of Health Sciences, Department of Prosthodontics, Istanbul, Turkey., KAYA SINEM İŞLER , TÜRKER ŞEBNEM BEGÜM ,   Professor Dr., PhD, DDS, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Marmara, Istanbul, Turkey.
Published: February 2025

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of data obtained from two intraoral scanners and models fabricated using two 3D printers for maxillary unilateral partial edentulism in vivo.

Methods: The working models were obtained from 20 different participants. The reference datasets were acquired using irreversible hydrocolloid impression material. Two distinct intraoral scanner systems were evaluated: Cerec Omincam (Dentsply Sirona Dental GmBH, Salzburg, Austria) and 3Shape Trios (3Shape Dental Systems, Copenhagen, Denmark). Additionally, data extracted from intraoral scanners of cast models with four unilateral missing teeth in the posterior region of the maxillary arch, classified as Kennedy Class III, were obtained using 3D printers with two different production techniques. The Solflex 650 (W2P, Klosterneuburg, Austria), a 3D printer utilizing DLP technique, used Varseo Wax resin (Bego, Bremen, Germany), while the AccuFab-L4D (Shinning, Hangzhou, China), a 3D printer utilizing LCD technique, used Shinning brand resin. Deviation analysis was conducted to assess accuracy using Geomagic 3D image processing software. Statistical analysis was performed using t-test and Kruskal-Wallis test (P < 0.05).

Results: No significant differences were observed in the accuracy of digital impressions among intraoral scanners and 3D printers. However, a significant difference was noted in the z coordinates across all groups where digital production techniques were applied. The highest accuracy value was observed in the model produced with the Trios intraoral scanner and AccuFab-L4D 3D printer, while the lowest accuracy value was found in the model produced with the Cerec intraoral scanner and Solflex 650 3D printer.

Conclusion: The cast models obtained with intraoral scanners and 3D printers in the Kennedy Class III cases demonstrated potential as viable alternatives to study models obtained through conventional techniques.
Supervised Deep Learning Approaches For Anomaly Detection And Recognition In Crowd Scenes
Authors: Joshi Kinjal , Patel Narendra
Published: February 2025

These days consciousness about public safety increases and CCTV cameras are installed at almost all public places. But generally automatic smart surveillance systems are not available.  In this manuscript, emphasis is given to detect and classify abnormal events in surveillance video especially in crowd environments. Abnormal event detection is a challenging task because the definition of abnormality is subjective. A normal event in one situation can be considered an abnormal event in another case. In the surveillance video with a dense crowd, automatic anomaly detection becomes very difficult because of clutter and severe occlusion.
 
This manuscript represents CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) and CNN-LSTM (Convolutional Neural Network-Long Short-Term Memory) based approaches for detection and classification of abnormal events. The CNN architecture is developed from scratch and can be used for spatial domains. LSTM architecture is developed for the temporal domain. Feature sequences are generated using CNN model and given as input to LSTM model. Experiments are carried out using five different publicly available benchmark datasets. The performance is measured by accuracy and area under the ROC (receiver operating characteristic) curve (AUC). CNN-LSTM approach works better than only CNN.
A MODIFIED CONTROL SCHEME TO MITIGATE HARMONICS, IMPROVE VOLTAGE REGULATION & POWER FACTOR USING SINGLE-PHASE SHUNT ACTIVE POWER FILTER
Authors: Samanta Jotirmoy , Sangno Ralli , Pudur Rajen
Published: February 2025

This paper presents a modified control scheme to eliminate various power quality issues using a single-phase shunt active power filter (SAPF). The focus is primarily on harmonics mitigation, power factor (PF) correction, DC link voltage regulation, and reducing the settling time of the system. A nonlinear PID (NLPID) controller is employed to regulate the DC link voltage and reduce the system’s settling time. The overall system is modeled for a 1 kW load and tested under 85% load condition. The results, obtained using the MATLAB/Simulink platform, are found to be quite satisfactory. After compensation, the total harmonic distortion (THD) is reduced to below 8%, in compliance with the IEEE 519-2022 standard, and the PF is improved to nearly unity.
INFLUENCE OF TRAFFIC AND VEHICULAR CHARACTERISTICS ON LATER SHIFT OF VEHICLES UNDER VARYING ROADWAY AND GEOMETRIC CONDITIONS
Authors: Sushmitha Ramireddy , Jatoth Jithender , Anoop Raj  , KVR RAVISHANKAR
Published: February 2025

The present study is carried out to analyze the lateral shift of different vehicle types while traversing on a horizontal curve with influence of geometrical elements and average speed of the traffic stream. Four different curves with varying radius of curvature and deflection angles were selected in Warangal city. Different vehicle categories were considered such as two-wheeler, car, and three-wheeler to analyze the lateral shifts in the field. The results of the study showed that two wheelers were more affected by the average speed of the traffic, whereas for cars, the overall width of the road at curve was found to be more significant. Difference of operating speed was found to be more significant for three wheelers. The present research found that the radius of curve, average speed of vehicles and overall width of road at curve were influencing the lateral shifts of vehicles irrespective of the vehicle type and hence these factors can be given more importance during the design of horizontal curve geometry.
DESIGN OF RESERVOIR FRIENDLY DRILLING FLUID FOR SHALE RESERVOIRS USING SYNTHESIZED ZINC OXIDE(ZNO)NANOPARTICLES
Authors: Talukdar Prasenjit , Boruah Biki , Bardhan Anirudh
Published: February 2025

Numerous studies have explored how nanoparticles (NPs) affect the properties of drilling fluids, such as rheology, fluid loss control, and thermal and electrical conductivity. These studies consistently demonstrate that the addition of various NPs can enhance the rheological and filtration properties of drilling fluids across different temperature and pressure conditions. Such studies show that carefully designed drilling mud can be used for drilling the difficult unconventional resources such as Shale Reservoirs. In this study, for Shale Reservoir, a Water Base Drilling Mud (WBDM) were designed with ZnO NPs, that were synthesized in the laboratory using the sol-gel method with Zinc Nitrate Hexahydrate (Zn(NO3)2.6H2O) as a precursor. Base mud was prepared with 5 wt% Bentonite, 1 wt% XG, 1 wt% PAC-R; 0.5 wt% PAC-L, and 6 wt/v% KCl in 400mL deionized water. In the base mud, 0.05 wt%, 0.1 wt% & 0.15 wt% ZnO nanoparticles were thoroughly mixed and KOH was added to maintain the pH level at 9-10. Results show that the concentration of 0.1 wt% ZnO NPs in Base Mud is the optimum concentration and the mud can be used for Shale Reservoir, as the fluid loss was reduced. API Fluid loss was reduced by almost 18% with 0.1% ZnO addition.
EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA: um estudo sobre as práticas pedagógicas utilizadas pelos professores no processo de ensino e aprendizagem de alunos com Transtornos do Espectro Autista (TEA) no município de Buriticupu-MA
Authors: Ferreira Andreia da Silva , Santana Darlene de Sousa , Silva Gerlane Claro , Carvalho Joete da Silva , Diniz Loane Morais , Machado Marinai Fernandes , Silva Vilmar Martins da
Published: February 2025

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo geral investigar as práticas pedagógicas   utilizadas pelas professoras no processo de ensino e aprendizagem dos alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) na escola regular. Os objetivos específicos definidos foram: identificar os principais desafios e barreiras enfrentados pelos professores ao aplicar a sua prática pedagógica com os alunos com TEA; compreender como os recursos pedagógicos podem auxiliar no processo de ensino e aprendizagem dos alunos com o Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA); propor recursos pedagógicos que auxiliem no desenvolvimento integral dos alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) no ambiente escolar. A pesquisa foi de uma abordagem exploratória e qualitativa, definida como estudo de caso e foi realizada com duas professoras da sala de aula regular, ambas em escola da rede municipal de ensino. Teve como instrumentos para obtenção das informações a realização de observações e a aplicação de questionários.  A pesquisa foi fundamentada teoricamente em autores e documentos como Leo Kanner em (1943), Bandim, (2011), Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional (LDBEN) (1996). Lei Brasileira de inclusão (LBI), Plano Educacional Individualizado (PEI), Bosa (2006), Mantoan, (2006). Os resultados evidenciaram que apesar das limitações o comprometimento das professoras em adaptar suas práticas pedagógicas para atender às necessidades específicas dos alunos com TEA. Mesmo diante de recursos escassos, as professoras demonstram criatividade e empenho no desenvolvimento de estratégias inclusivas que promovem a aprendizagem. Porém a análise dos dados revelou, a urgência de maior investimento em políticas públicas que priorizem a formação continuada de professores, o fornecimento de materiais adequados e a ampliação de tecnologias assistivas no contexto escolar.
A elipse além da coesão textual: uma análise funcionalista
Authors: Barbosa Elenita Alves , Sousa Valéria Viana
Published: February 2025

Este artigo aborda a elipse na concepção funcionalista, tomando como base o seguinte questionamento: Em quais perspectivas o Funcionalismo e a Linguística Funcional Centrada no Uso (LFCU) podem contribuir com a análise da elipse em contexto de oralidade? Nosso objetivo é analisar, sob a ótica do Funcionalismo, o que revela o uso das elipses. Estudar a língua de forma holística, corporificada nos diversos gêneros textuais, percebendo sua maleabilidade aos usos que o falante faz dela encontra eco na teoria funcionalista e na Linguística Funcional Centrada no Uso, conforme Heine (2011); Furtado da Cunha (2013); Hilpert (2014); Rosário (2022). Utilizamos, para análise, oito entrevistas orais dos Corpora do Português Popular de Vitória da Conquista e oito do Português Culto de Vitória da Conquista, nas quais foi encontrada uma frequência token de 4.723 ocorrências de elipses, sendo 43% das elipses são do Português Popular e 57% do Português Culto. Com este estudo, compreendemos as elipses, em contexto de oralidade, como um recurso carregado de informatividade, cuja iconicidade aponta para diversos fatores e que cumpre, enquanto elemento sintático, sua função dentro da estrutura, ultrapassando os limites da coesão textual, obedecendo uma organização estrutural do texto.
Desenvolvimento de dosador de fertilizantes sólidos de dupla esteira
Authors: Delgado José Fernando de Oliveira , Nicolosi Matheus Marrafon , Kolln Oriel Tiago , Sauer Aline Vanessa , Silva Marcos Augusto Alves da
Published: February 2025

Considerando a importância da distribuição uniforme dos fertilizantes sólidos, o objetivo deste estudo foi desenvolver um conceito inovador de dosador de fertilizantes de dupla esteira para uma semeadora-adubadora. O trabalho incluiu a elaboração do projeto conceitual do equipamento. O novo dosador foi avaliado em bancada de laboratório em inclinações longitudinal de -10° a +10° em comparação com um dosador helicoidal convencional e posteriormente, realizamos um experimento a campo utilizando a cultura do milho, seguindo um delineamento em blocos casualizados com 02 tratamentos: T1 (dosador helicoidal) e T2 (dosador dupla esteira), com parcelas constituídas por 05 linhas com 100 m de comprimento por 2,5 m de largura, totalizando 250 m². Ao final do ciclo da cultura, analisamos altura da inserção da espiga, diâmetro do colmo, distribuição longitudinal entre plantas e produtividade por planta. Os tratamentos apresentaram distribuição entre plantas semelhante. No entanto, a distribuição uniforme do fertilizante pelo T2 (dosador dupla esteira) resultou em uma produtividade média por planta de 272,72g, em comparação com o T1 (dosador helicoidal), que foi de 255,4g por planta. Isso totalizou 13.792,12 kg há-1 para T1 e 14.702,98 kg h-1 para T2, representando um ganho real de produtividade de 6,6%.
Gestión eficaz de riesgos de la información. Revisión de un modelo para el Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Municipal del Cantón Biblián
Authors: Sacoto-Maldonado Fernando Eduardo , Álvarez-Vera Manuel Salvador
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo aborda la gestión de riesgos de la información en el Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado (GAD) Municipal del Cantón Biblián, identificando las brechas en la implementación de políticas de seguridad a pesar de contar con un marco legal robusto. El problema central radica en la falta de recursos, capacitación y un sistema de monitoreo efectivo, lo que limita la capacidad del GAD para proteger sus activos de información. El objetivo es proponer un modelo de gestión de riesgos que se adapte a las necesidades específicas del GAD y cumpla con estándares internacionales, fortaleciendo la seguridad de la información y la confianza pública. Para ello, se revisaron literatura científica y técnica y documentos normativos nacionales e internacionales. Se identificaron deficiencias en la clasificación de activos, la capacitación del personal y la ausencia de un oficial de seguridad de la información, tal como exige el Acuerdo Ministerial No. 003-2024. El principal resultado revela que, aunque existe un marco legal sólido, la implementación es deficiente. La carencia de auditoría y monitoreo continuo impide la detección oportuna de fallas, exponiendo al GAD a riesgos significativos. Además, la falta de un oficial de seguridad limita la respuesta ante incidentes. La principal conclusión es que se requiere un modelo de gestión de riesgos más completo, cuyo sistema basado en estándares internacionales mejore la protección de la información y refuerce la confianza ciudadana
Contaminantes ambientales en ecosistemas forestales y su impacto en la salud humana: Un enfoque desde el análisis del laboratorio
Authors: Ávila-Muñiz Jonathan Efrén , Fuentes-Parrales Jocelyne Elizabeth , Parrales-Reyes Jenny Elizabeth
Published: February 2025

Hace algunos años, la contaminación ambiental se convirtió en un desafío a nivel global que impacta de forma directa a los ecosistemas y a la salud humana. Los ecosistemas forestales que albergan una rica biodiversidad y cumplen la función en la regulación del clima, son especialmente susceptibles a esta. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo revisar los principales efectos de los contaminantes ambientales en ecosistemas forestales y su impacto en la salud humana: un enfoque desde el análisis del laboratorio. A través de la revisión bibliográfica, se describen los principales contaminantes ambientales y sus efectos adversos en la salud, se destaca también la importancia de los laboratorios en la identificación y cuantificación de contaminantes en los ecosistemas forestales y, es que, a través de técnicas avanzadas de muestreo y análisis, es posible detectar la presencia de sustancias tóxicas en el aire, el agua y los organismos vivos. Para la búsqueda de información, las fuentes de investigación empleadas incluyeron bases de datos como Pubmed, Scielo, Elsevier, Google Académico, en este proceso, se buscaron términos específicos tales como, “Contaminantes ambientales”, “ecosistemas forestales”, “salud humana”, enfocándose en trabajos publicados entre 2020 y 2024. Estos hallazgos resaltaron que la relación entre la contaminación ambiental y la salud humana es compleja y tiene múltiples dimensiones. Varios de estos estudios han puesto en evidencia que la exposición a contaminantes, incluso en niveles que se consideran “seguros” puede desencadenar una serie de problemas de salud, que van desde enfermedades respiratorias y cardiovasculares hasta trastornos neurológicos y cáncer.
A JUSTIÇA DOS HOMENS VERSUS A JUSTIÇA DAS MÁQUINAS
Authors: Medeiros Jose Juscelino Ferreira de
Published: February 2025

Trataremos da utilização da inteligência artificial (IA) nos sistemas de justiça, em uma análise comparativa (homem e máquina). Com a utilização da IA em decisões judiciais faremos alguns questionamentos: As máquinas poderão substituir os humanos na aplicação do direito com a efetivação da justiça? Os julgamentos realizados por máquinas podem ser melhores dos que os realizados exclusivamente por humanos? Também, trataremos da chamada ideologia da IA e os riscos na efetivação da justiça. Em conclusão, destacamos a utilização da inteligência artificial nos sistemas de justiça, sem com isso, comprometermos a segurança dos jurisdicionados. Que os problemas e os eventuais riscos não estão na IA propriamente dita, mas naquilo que se fará através dela, pois em qualquer questão se trata de criação da inteligência humana, e caberá aos seres humanos fazerem o controle. Quanto a discussão de substituir os humanos na aplicação do direito ou fazer concorrência, entendo não ser o caso, a depender das opções que teremos nos próximos anos. Aqui não se trata de uma disputa, mas de uma complementaridade na busca do que ambos têm de melhor.
Implicações do Fisicalismo Redutivo no Sistema Pedagógico da Química
Authors: Diogo Ricardo Gaspar Pires
Published: February 2025

O artigo examina o fisicalismo redutivo como uma ideologia no sistema pedagógico da Química e suas consequências para o currículo e a prática educativa. O fisicalismo redutivo é uma abordagem filosófica que propõe a redução de fenômenos de outras ciências à Física, entendendo esta como o campo científico mais fundamental. Embora essa abordagem seja pouco discutida, é relevante para o ensino da Química abrir um diálogo que discuta como uma estrutura ideológica autêntica como essa opera no currículo e de que forma isso implica no sistema pedagógico da Química, ao priorizar a redução de fenômenos químicos a teorias físicas, como a mecânica quântica, essa abordagem conduz ao desinteresse e desmotivação dos estudantes em relação aos conteúdos químicos. O fisicalismo redutivo reduz a complexidade da Química, que deveria ser abordada de forma mais pluralista e inovadora, e ignora a natureza dinâmica e criativa da ciência. Este enfoque conservador e mecânico, centrado em fórmulas e repetições, é resistente às mudanças curriculares propostas, como evidenciado por Van Berkel e outros pesquisadores. Para superar essas limitações, o artigo propõe diversas abordagens alternativas. Recomenda-se tratar a Química como um sistema linguístico, adotar uma visão dinâmica da ciência, utilizar conhecimentos tácitos e implementar uma abordagem interdisciplinar que integre Física, Matemática e Biologia. Essas propostas visam enriquecer o ensino, promovendo um ambiente acadêmico mais inclusivo e crítico e proporcionando uma compreensão mais ampla e integrada. A análise crítica do fisicalismo redutivo no contexto da Filosofia da Química e do sistema pedagógico busca evidenciar as implicações dessa ideologia e fomentar um ensino mais crítico.
Optimasi Parameter Pencetakan dan Evaluasi Sifat Mekanis Filamen Poliuretan Termoplastik dalam Pencetakan 3D
Authors: Delima Hastuti , Mardiyati Yati , Andami Helmina , Steven Steven , Rizkiawan Sandi
Published: February 2025

Termoplastik poliuretan (TPU) merupakan salah satu jenis polimer termoplastik yang saat ini sangat menarik perhatian pengguna mesin pencetakan 3D. Filamen TPU memiliki sifat elastis, kekuatan tarik dan ketahanan terhadap benturan yang baik sehingga sangat potensial untuk digunakan dalam proses pembuatan produk pada berbagai aplikasi. Walaupun demikian, dikarenakan sifat elastisnya, proses pencetakan TPU dinilai cukup sulit sehingga perlu dilakukan kajian untuk mengidentifikasi kecepatan cetak, kecepatan retraksi, temperatur cetak, dan jarak retraksi optimum untuk mencetak filamen TPU. Dalam penelitian ini, dilakukan kajian terkait penentuan parameter cetak optimum untuk mencetak filamen TPU. Parameter cetak optimum yang diperoleh kemudian digunakan untuk mencetak sampel pengujian tarik. Pengujian tarik pada sampel yang dihasilkan dilakukan dengan mengacu pada ASTM D 638-14. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan, temperatur cetak, kecepatan cetak, jarak retraksi dan kecepatan retraksi optimum untuk mencetak filamen TPU adalah sebesar 230°C, 40 mm/s, 1 mm, dan 40 mm/s secara berturut-turut. Sampel yang dicetak dengan arah 0 memiliki kekuatan tarik yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan spesimen yang dicetak dengan arah 90°.
Det norske medicinske Selskab 2024
Authors: Nylenna Magne
Published: February 2025

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Rolv Gjessing – den tvetydige pioneren
Authors: Redaksjonen Michael
Published: February 2025

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Modalities for Regional and Global Cooperation on Civil Service Development towards the SDGs
Authors: Temmes Anneli
Published: February 2025

This commentary briefly describes the public administration structure of Finland and provides an analysis of the key factors such as value-based civil service and higher compensation of the civil servants which support good governance and corruption prevention in Finland. In doing so, it discusses main legal norms and administrative arrangements. To conclude, it considers and highlights the importance of civil service training in promoting civil service ethics and corruption prevention.
Transition from Authoritarian Regime to Democracy: The Role of Local Self-Government. The case of Poland
Authors: Jakubek-Lalik Jowanka
Published: February 2025

This article analyses the concept of decentralisation and provides a description of the legislative framework and practical features of Polish local self-government in the context of the transition from authoritarian to a democratic regime. It argues that local self-government proved to be one of the main important factors in establishing a functioning democracy and radically changing the system of the state. Furthermore, it remains a strong democratising factor, despite growing recentralisation tendencies. By restoring local self-government in Poland, it was possible to build and strengthen a democratic regime on all levels – local, regional and national. The idea and practice of its functioning during the 30 years since its reestablishment provided it with strong rooting in the foundations of civil society in Poland. The changes made by substantial decentralisation modernised and improved the effectiveness of the state, as well as proved helpful on the way to membership in the EU. Poland was able to conduct a series of significant reforms, which equipped the local communities with an independent legal position and substantial amount of control over their authorities. For most of the time, local governments have served as safeguards from far reaching interference of the central government in local matters. It is important, however, that with constant pressure from the centre, the position and competences of local government units need to be protected and reinforced in order to serve the idea of genuine local democracy.Keywords: Democracy, transition, democratisation, local government, local self-government, Polish local government, Central and Eastern Europe
Trends in Public Administration Reforms: Assessing the Past and Looking into the Future; Rationales, Approaches, and Impacts
Authors: Farazmand Ali
Published: February 2025

This article addresses four major questions and tries to answer them within a limited scope of analysis based on evidence and experiences of the last three decades around the world. First, what trends have characterised the public administration reforms of the last three-four decades worldwide? Second, what are the rationales, nature, and purposes of these reforms? And, third, what have been the consequences or legacies of these major reforms? Finally, what does the future hold, what directions will public administration reforms be moving into in the future? This paper addresses the first three questions and leaves the last/fourth question for further analysis in another presentation and refers the readers to this author’s seminal article, “The Future of Public Administration: Challenges and Opportunities,” published in Administration and Society, in 2012.
People Management and Development at Thorgate
Authors: Riispapp Virgo
Published: February 2025

It was ten years ago, when I had made my first mistakes as a manager. I started thinking about the future challenges I could face in this role and how to solve or avoid any problems. I started wondering how I could effectively lead people in my future roles. One question that seemed the most challenging at that time was: ‘what motivates people’? This has been relevant for me through my last ten-year journey as a manager in different organisations. I have worked in the police and other public companies, and then I made a switch to the private sector. People believe that public and private sectors are very different. However, I have served half of my professional career in the public sector and the other half in the private sector, only to realise that the challenges of managing people remain the same and so do the principles. In my current position as Managing Director at Thorgate, I have practiced the most efficient and detail-oriented way of people management.
The Executive Civil Servants’ Training System of the United States
Authors: Stafford Matthew
Published: February 2025

In essence, there are three types of training within the United StatesCivil Service: [a] job-specific – ‘technical training’; [b] that common to all federal employees – ‘recurring training’ - covering such topics as diversity, computer security and ethics; and [c] training specific to leadership growth.
Предотвращение Коррупции на Государственной Службе на Примере Финляндии
Authors: Теммес Аннели
Published: February 2025

В данной статье кратко рассматривается структура государственного управления Финляндии и проводится анализ ключевых факторов, таких как основанная на ценностях государственная служба и сравнительно высокая заработная плата государственных служащих, способствующих эффективному государственному управлению и предотвращению коррупции в Финляндии. При этом в статье обсуждаются основные законодательныенормы и административные механизмы. В заключении рассматривается иподчеркивается важность образования государственных служащих в вопросах продвижения этики государственной службы и предотвращениякоррупции.
Meritocracy and Professional Ethics as Key Factors for Civil Service Effectiveness
Authors: Baimenov Alikhan
Published: February 2025

This commentary reviews the importance and the need for active knowledge and experience exchange, both within and outside the region, for qualitative and efficient modernization of civil service. The Regional Hub of Civil Service in Astana plays an important role in this process serving as a dialogue platform for sharing knowledge and practices for improving efficiency in civil service by supporting the efforts of the region’s governments in building human and institutional capacity in civil service.
The Missing Piece: The Case For Administrative Law In the MSPA Curriculum
Authors: Caiden Naomi
Published: February 2025

Why is administrative law so neglected in the curricula of graduate public administration in the United States? In the light of professed adherence to democratic administration and rule of law, this gap in the academic education of public service professionals seems surprising and somewhat disconcerting. Public servants are not only empowered but obligated by law to use the power of the state to make decisions and take actions in the public interest. Yet, study of the theory, processes, and practices of administrative law seems to play little or no part in their preparation for these tasks.
REPRODUCTIVE SEASONALITY AND ITS CONTROL IN SPANISH SHEEP AND GOATS
Authors: Gómez-Brunet Amelia , Santiago-Moreno J. , Toledano-Diaz A. , Lopez-Sebastian A.
Published: February 2025

Sheep and goat breeds from subtropical, middle and high latitudes show seasonal changes in reproductive activity. In general, the breeding season starts in autumn and ends in winter, with anoestrus in spring/summer. An endogenous circannual rhythm driven and synchronised by the annual photoperiod cycle regulates the onset and offset of the breeding season. However, the timing and duration of the breeding season can be affected by interactions between the photoperiod and factors such as breed, geographical origin, nutritional and lactational status, social interactions, and the season of parturition. Seasonality in reproduction is naturally accompanied by variation in the availability and price of meat, milk and cheese over the year, affecting the economy of farmers, consumers and the food industry alike. The control of reproduction outside the normal breeding season by inducing and synchronizing oestrus and ovulation plus the use of artificial insemination and/or natural mating would help ensure the year-round availability of products. This review describes the seasonal variation in the sexual activity of ovine and caprine species with special regard to local Spanish sheep and goats breeds, examines how the photoperiod regulates their annual reproductive cycle, and discusses a number of strategies that can be used to induce and synchronise ovulation outside the natural breeding season.
Data Mining for Financial Fraud Detection: Techniques, Case Studies and Challenges
Authors: Lawal Afiz Adewale , Ezeife Enuma , Akande Jamiu Olamilekan , Olapade Ajibola , Olatunji Aishat Oluwatoyin
Published: February 2025

Financial fraud is a pervasive issue that causes economic losses and undermines trust in financial systems worldwide. As fraudulent activities become increasingly sophisticated, traditional detection methods are often insufficient to cope with the scale and complexity of modern financial transactions. This paper explores the role of data mining techniques in enhancing fraud detection systems, offering an analysis of various methodologies such as classification, clustering, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling. Through case studies, this paper highlights the practical applications of these techniques in detecting credit card fraud, money laundering, insurance fraud, and investment fraud. It also examines the data mining process, such as data collection, feature selection, model training, and deployment, while addressing the challenges and limitations such as data quality, class imbalance, and regulatory issues. Furthermore, this paper discusses advanced approaches like ensemble methods, anomaly detection, graph-based methods, and hybrid techniques, which improve detection accuracy. The findings emphasize the importance of adaptive, privacy-compliant systems that can evolve with emerging fraud patterns. Ultimately, the integration of data mining technology and real-time fraud detection techniques is highlighted as a means to enhance security, transparency, and the efficiency of fraud prevention strategies.
Influence of Probiotic Food on the Growth Performance and Survival Rate of Gold Fish (Carassius auratus)
Authors: V.K Remya , C.S Neethu , M S Vinitha , V.S Chithra
Published: February 2025

This study was conducted at the Postgraduate Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Nattika, Insia. Twenty juvenile goldfish were randomly placed in two groups: a control group (n = 10) and an experimental group (n = 10), and acclimatized in the laboratory for one week prior to the experiment. The control group were fed a basal diet of fish meal, soybean meal, wheat flour, and rice flour., while the experimental group were fed a combination of the basal diet and probiotic food (curd) at a dosage of 4 g per day. The fish were kept in aerated and dechlorinated freshwater at a temperature range of 20-25°C and a pH of 7.4, and fed once daily in the morning, over an 8-week period. Mean Initial weight (MIW) for the Control fishes was 2.18g while the Mean Final weights (MFW) for the Control fishes were 2.88g. The MIW for the Experimental fishes fed with probiotics was 2.73g while the MFW was 4.1g. Survival rate was 50% for the Control fishes and 100% for the Experimental fishes fed.
ORGANIZAÇÃO DO TRABALHO NUM DISTRITO SANITÁRIO ESPECIAL INDÍGENA NA AMAZÔNIA SETENTRIONAL
Authors: Nascimento Igor Alves de Paiva , Araujo João Luiz Pereira de , Nascimento José Valdemir do , Louzada Jaime
Published: February 2025

Este estudo teve como objetivo descrever o processo de trabalho da Divisão de Atenção à Saúde Indígena do Distrito Sanitário Especial Indígena Leste de Roraima, a partir da percepção da equipe gestora após a implantação do modelo de nucleação da saúde indígena em Roraima, em 2018. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo de caráter exploratório, delineado a partir de dados obtidos por meio de entrevistas com 11 profissionais de nível superior que atuam no gerenciamento do DSEI-Leste. Foi utilizado um questionário para cada entrevistado, contendo dados sociodemográficos e perguntas de respostas abertas. Os dados foram analisados por meio da Análise de Conteúdo como base metodológica. Utilizou-se a regra de exaustividade e, também, representatividade da pesquisa, tratamento dos resultados a partir da inferência e interpretação. Sobre o processo de nucleação, 91% dos entrevistados não tiveram nenhuma capacitação, 64% relataram ter desenvolvido atividades de gestão antes de sua implantação, e 82% dos profissionais afirmaram ter trabalhado em comunidades indígenas. Portanto, o modelo de nucleação proposto em Nota Técnica mostrou-se desafiador em sua implementação, tendo em vista a ausência de capacitação sobre o modelo de nucleação como um fator determinante.
Inteligencia artificial en los sistemas de administración pública: propuesta para el gobierno local
Authors: Bricio Samaniego Karina , Guime Calero Julio , Fajardo Bravo Noemi , Roldán Campi César , Parra Rambay Marcos
Published: February 2025

El presente proyecto tiene como objetivo analizar la Inteligencia Artificial en los Sistemas de Administración Pública: Propuesta para el Gobierno Local, como un eje estratégico para fortalecer la eficiencia, la transparencia y la participación ciudadana, así como también en el contexto global donde la transformación digital es imprescindible, los gobiernos locales enfrentan el reto de adaptarse para ofrecer servicios de calidad, reducir la burocracia, responder a las demandas sociales de manera ágil y eficiente, sin embargo, la brecha digital, la seguridad de los datos y la resistencia al cambio son problemáticas que deben ser abordados de manera integral para lograr maximizar los beneficios de la tecnología; además se deben desarrollar sistemas de registro y seguimiento de transacciones que garanticen la integridad y veracidad de la información, esto facilita la detección y prevención de la corrupción. La metodología que se utilizó tiene un enfoque cuantitativo se encuestó a 40 colaboradores de diferentes áreas de la Alcaldía de Guayaquil, se aplicó un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Entre los resultados se evidenció que la innovación tecnológica ha permitido la automatización de procesos administrativos, reduciendo la burocracia y mejorando la eficiencia en la gestión de trámites y servicios públicos, con lo cual ha mejorado la transparencia y calidad de los servicios gubernamentales, esto incluye el uso de sistemas de gestión electrónica de documentos, sistemas de información integrados y plataformas de servicios en línea, que facilitan el acceso y la entrega de información a los ciudadanos.
Autoría y (auto)ficción en el marco de la crítica literaria feminista
Authors: Gómez Cañoles Claudia
Published: February 2025

Se propone indagar en las estrategias autoriales y (auto)fictivas en la narrativa de mujeres, teniendo en consideración el marco analítico de la crítica feminista que discute el lugar de la autora en la tradición literaria y las formas de autorrepresentación que se utilizan en los textos. Tomando en cuenta lo anterior, se propone como hipótesis que la (auto)ficción es un recurso que usan escritoras contemporáneas hispanoamericanas, para dar cuenta de las problemáticas de la identidad y el cuerpo en espacios necrológicos, en donde los lugares de la sobrevivencia hacen parte de los nodos de politicidad en las propuestas de escritura.
Relación de la funcionalidad familiar y embarazo en adolescentes adscritas a una unidad médica familiar
Authors: Torres Rodríguez Erick Antonio , Padrón Sánchez Herenia del Carmen , Gallegos Tosca Elizabeth
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar la relación de la funcionalidad familiar de la familia de origen y el embarazo en pacientes adolescentes de la Unidad Médica Familiar 45, Cárdenas, Tabasco. El autor llevó a cabo un estudio transversal, observacional y correlacional en un periodo de diciembre del 2022 a noviembre del 2023, con una población de 101 pacientes adolescentes embarazadas que acudieron a consulta prenatal a la UMF 45. Se aplicó cuestionario sociodemográfico y de antecedentes ginecobstétricos y FACES III para medir la funcionalidad familiar. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva con medidas de tendencia central además del coeficiente de correlación de Spearman. Se empleó software estadístico SPSS versión 24.5. Como resultado se obtuvo que no existió relación estadística del embarazo adolescente y funcionalidad familiar (S=0.076) (p>0.05). En conclusión, la población de estudio posee una frecuente tipología familiar nuclear con una funcionalidad no balanceada. Predominó una edad promedio de 17 años. El promedio de la edad de inicio de vida sexual es de 15 años, la escolaridad con mayor prevalencia en el nivel preparatoria.
Healthtech Or Femtech: Are There Venture Capitalist Preferences?
Authors: Jones Kellye
Published: February 2025

In most countries public sector workers are paid more than their private sector peers with similar characteristics. This results in the re-distribution of income to the public sector employees as their wage premiums are paid out of taxes on private sector workers. For that reason, we call such premiums “horizontal rents,” as opposed to “top rents” earned by those at the top of income distribution. The paper discusses the concept of horizontal rents and presents the theoretical model of horizontal rents developed in the framework of the game theory approach. The main players in the model are the politician and the trade-union representative acting on behalf of public sector workers. The model evaluates linkages between various parameters and the rent premium paid to the public sector workers. The model outcomes indicate that an increase in the share of state spending in the GDP brings about an increase in horizontal rent while an increase in the share of people employed in public sector results in decrease in per person horizontal rent, all else equal. These effects capture the long-term dynamics between variables. The implication of these result is that the horizontal rent load will likely rise with the increase in the share of public-sector employment.
Selecting The Optimum Project Delivery Method For Gasoline Sulfur Hydrotreating Project at Plaju and Balongan Refineries of PT Kilang Pertamina International (KPI) By Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Authors: Bastomi Andry Achmad , Putro Utomo Sarjono
Published: February 2025

PT Kilang Pertamina International (KPI), as a subsidiary of PT Pertamina (Persero), currently operates and fully administers the refinery business subholding, intends to build new Gasoline Sulfur Hydrotreater (GSH) unit to comply with the latest government regulation for Sulphur content of Gasoline shall be adjusted maximum 50 ppm by the end of 2027. In doing the project execution, it is important to find and decide the optimum Project Delivery Method (PDM) that shall be used effectively for GSH Project at the Plaju and Balongan Refineries to achieved PT KPI ultimate goal which is OTOBOSOR (On Time, On Budget, On Specification, On Regulation). The purpose of this study is to determine the selection of the optimal project delivery method for the Petroleum Sulfur Hydrotreating project at the Plaju and Balongan Refineries of PT Kilang Pertamina International (KPI). In this study, qualitative data will be used in the analysis to provide more opportunities and space for gaining a deeper understanding of a certain subject, allowing for flexibility and exploration. Those parameters are analyzed through Pair Wise Comparation Analysis of AHP Model. Based on the analysis, the best alternative to be implemented is Co-Current DBB. In terms of sensitivity analysis, Co-Current DBB is also robust and gives a solid highest value compared with the other alternatives. Therefore, Co-Current DBB is a suitable scheme to be implemented for accelerating Project step from design bidding process until EPC Phase of GSH Project.
Tác động của thuế thu nhập tới thu hút FDI: Bằng chứng quốc tế
Authors: Trần Mạnh Hà
Published: February 2025

Bài viết này nghiên cứu tác động của thuế thu nhập đối với việc thu hút đầu tư trực tiếp nước ngoài (FDI) tại các quốc gia thuộc các nhóm thu nhập khác nhau. Sử dụng dữ liệu từ Ngân hàng Thế giới, kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy tác động của thuế thu nhập đến FDI không đồng nhất giữa các nhóm quốc gia. Cụ thể, tại các quốc gia thu nhập thấp, thu nhập trung bình cận thấp và thu nhập cao, thuế thu nhập có tác động tích cực đến FDI. Ngoài ra, kết quả cũng xác nhận mối quan hệ phi tuyến tính hình U ngược giữa thuế thu nhập và FDI trong ba nhóm này, cho thấy tồn tại một mức thuế tối ưu giúp tối đa hóa dòng vốn đầu tư. Những phát hiện này nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng của chính sách thuế hợp lý trong việc thu hút FDI, đặc biệt khi xem xét tác động của các yếu tố kinh tế vĩ mô như quy mô GDP và tỷ lệ thất nghiệp. Kết quả nghiên cứu mang lại giá trị thực tiễn cho các nhà hoạch định chính sách trong việc thiết kế các chiến lược thuế phù hợp nhằm tối ưu hóa lợi ích kinh tế và tăng cường sức hấp dẫn đầu tư của quốc gia.
Faktor – Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Mekanisme Koping Pada Pasien Yang Menjalani Kemoterapi Di RS. Siloam Hospitals Manado
Authors: Zsa Zsa Korompot  , Faradilla M. Suranata  , Sri Wahyuni
Published: February 2025

Kemoterapi merupakan salah satu upaya pengobatan untuk menyembuhkan kanker. Upaya-upaya penerimaan tersebut dikenal dengan mekanisme koping.. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Faktor yang berhubungan dengan mekanisme koping pada pasien yang menjalani kemoterapi di ruangan kemoterapi RS. Siloam Hospitals Manado. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa didapatkan adanya hubungan faktor self-efficacy dengan mekanisme koping dengan p value 0,000 dan dukungan sosial keluarga dengan mekanisme koping pasien dengan p value 0,000. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini terdapat hubungan antara faktor self-efficacy dengan mekanisme koping dan terdapat hubungan dukungan sosial keluarga dengan mekanisme koping. Saran hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat bagi perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan menjadi acuan bagi peneliti selanjutnya.
Hubungan Pola Konsumsi Softdrink Dengan Kejadian DM Tipe 2 Pada Lansia di Puskesmas Wawonasa
Authors: Zulnindy Aringaneng  , Agust A.Laya  , Silvia Dewi Mayasari Riu
Published: February 2025

Pendahuluan  Salah  satu  faktor  yang  menyebabkan  tingginya  angka  penderita  DM  adalah  tingginya konsumsi  minuman  bersoda  (softdrink).  Sedikitnya  dalam sekaleng  softdrink  terdapat  sembilan  sendok tehgula, kebutuhan gula dalam tubuh kita dianjurkan tidak boleh melebihi empat sendok teh perhari. Penambahan gula/sukrosa banyak terdapat pada produk softdrink. Konsumsi softdrink merupakan faktor terjadinya DM tipe 2 pada lansia, karena sering mengkonsumsi softdrink dapat menyebabkan resistensi insulin. Tujuan Mengetahui hubungan antara pola konsumsi softdrink dengan kejadian DM tipe 2 pada lansia di puskesmas wawonasa .Metode Peneltian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif  analitik  yang  bersifat  cross  sectional.  Sampel  yang  diambil  berdasarkan  jumlah  responden sebanyak 56 orang. Penggumpulan data dilakukan dengan lembar kuesioner dan lembar observasi. Analisa data di uji menggunakan Uji Chi-Square. Hasil Dari hasil statistic Chi-Square di peroleh nilai p=0,000 lebih kecil dari nilai α=0,05 yang artinya terdapat hubungan antara Pola Konsumsi Sofdrink dengan Kejadian DM Tipe 2 Pada Lansia Di Puskesmas Wawonasa. Kesimpulan Dalam penelitian ini ada hubungan konsumsi softdrink   dengan kejadian dm tipe 2 pada lansia. Saran Perlu meningkatkan pola hidup sehat dengan mengurangi konsumsi softdrink, sehingga dapat mencegah terjadinya DM Tipe 2 pada lansia.
Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kecemasan Perawat Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Di Instalasi Rawat Inap RSUD Kota Makassar Tahun 2020
Authors: Besse Nurul Kafilawaty  , Asmawati Ahmad
Published: February 2025

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has caused many losses, such as physical health problems, economic disparities, social disparities and mental disorders. Mental disorders that occur during the Covid-19 pandemic are anxiety, fear, stress, depression, panic, sadness, frustration, anger, and denial. This situation is not only felt by the public, but also experienced by all health workers such as doctors, nurses, midwives. and other health professions. The number of nurse turn overs at Makassar City Hospital from 2019 -2020 was 11 people.
This research uses quantitative research methods with a cross sectional research design. Data collection uses a questionnaire. The sample in this study was all 72 inpatient nurses at Makassar City Regional Hospital in 2021. Data analysis using the chi-square test is to see the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable.
The results of the study showed that there was a significant influence between Environment (P=0.020<α 0.05), Availability of PPE (P=0.013<α 0.05), Family Status (P=0.009<α 0.05), Gender ( P=0.021<α 0.05) and Experience (P=0.007<α 0.05) with nurses' anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic in the inpatient installation of Makassar City Regional Hospital in 2021. Makassar City Regional Hospital is expected to meet the availability of PPE, especially protective equipment eyes (goggles).
Hubungan Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Ibu Dengan Pemberian ASI Ekslusif Di Klinik Romana Tanjung Anom Kabupaten Deli Serdang Tahun 2022
Authors: Elpriska Elpriska
Published: February 2025

Breast milk has many benefits, including reducing the risk of infectious diseases such as digestive tract infections, respiratory tract infections and ear infections. Breast milk can also prevent non-infectious diseases such as allergies, obesity, malnutrition, asthma and eczema. This research aims to determine the knowledge and attitudes of mothers regarding exclusive breastfeeding at Romana Clinic Tanjung Anom in 2022. This type of research is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional research design. The population is all pregnant women at Romana Clinic Tanjung Anom in 2022 as many as 38 people. The number of samples uses total sampling technique. The data analysis technique uses chi square. Based on the chi square test results, there is a relationship between maternal knowledge and giving exclusive breastfeeding with a P value = 0.002 < 0.05, there is a relationship between maternal attitudes and giving exclusive breastfeeding with a P value = 0.005 < 0.05. There is a relationship between mother's knowledge and attitudes and exclusive breastfeeding. It is recommended for mothers to be more proactive in seeking information to increase mothers' knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding, that giving breast milk to children can prevent breast cancer.