bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bodies of Knowledge: Biomarkers and Rhetoric of the Body
Authors: Price Sarah , Mocarski Richard
Published: April 2024

This manuscript offers a critical rhetorical analysis of a multi-site, longitudinal study’s procedures in collecting and recording biomarkers. This manuscript opens new areas of exploration for the field of the rhetoric of health and medicine as the biomarker sampling for measures of stress, and resilience tie to critical rhetorical theories surrounding power and the body. The training manuals and protocols disseminated to the multi-site research team serve as rhetorical artifacts to examine questions of how the choices of biomarkers and the procedures employed to collect the samples needed to measure them are in and of themselves a production of health knowledge of the bodies and identities of transgender and gender diverse people. This manuscript presents an investigation of the processes of biomarker sample collection in conjunction with how the biomarkers are conceptualized as a means of deconstructing hegemonic assertions of gender and health normality.
Algunos aspectos de la ciencia cierta de la construcción medieval
Authors:   , Castro Villalba Antonio
Published: April 2024

(Español) La tesis pretende a través del estudio de las fuentes de la época y de los textos interpretativos más notables acotar la verdadera dimensión de los conocimientos reales de los constructores medievales. No parece a la vista de los datos que poseemos hoy que la construcción medieval esté condicionada por limitaciones relativas a su estabilidad y los análisis interpretativos evidencian grandes contradicciones al compararlos. Por último, a la vista de esta situación la tesis analiza algunas obras deduciendo de lo ejecutado las prioridades e intenciones demostradas por sus constructores. Tampoco se deduce de estos análisis la existencia de un cuerpo de doctrina que garantizara a priori los proyectos.
Imaginaires de la maison Terre en question : pour une nouvelle littérature engagée
Authors: Dragon Geneviève
Published: April 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Riccardo Barontini, Sara Buekens, Pierre Schoentjes (dir.), L’Horizon écologique des fictions contemporaines, Genève, Droz, 2022, 344 p., EAN 9789070189341.
« Le pire n’est jamais décevant » : à propos des fictions du Near Chaos dans la littérature française contemporaine
Authors: Chavoz Ninon
Published: April 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Simon Bréan et Guillaume Bridet, Near Chaos : quand la littérature nous prépare au pire, Paris, Hermann, coll. « Savoir lettres », 2024, 305 p. EAN 9791037033512.
МЕТОДИ ВИКЛАДАННЯ СОЦІАЛЬНО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНИХ ДИСЦИПЛІН У ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: ГРИЩЕНКО Світлана
Published: April 2024

У статті обґрунтовано, що традиційними методами викладання під час вивчення соціально-педагогічних дисциплін є такі: розповідь; бесіда; інструктаж; обговорення; ілюстрація; демонстрація; спостереження; гра; ділова, імітаційна, рольова гра; портфоліо та інноваційні методи викладання. Висвітлено, що серед сучасних інноваційних методів викладання є такі: перехресне викладання; викладання через аргументацію; випадкове викладання; контекстне викладання; обчислювальне мислення; викладання займаючись наукою; втілене викладання. Доведено, що методи викладання соціально-педагогічних дисциплін мають відповідати характеристиці методів соціально-педагогічної роботи: педагогічних, соціологічних, психологічних, які забезпечують зняття психологічного навантаження. Констатовано, що до інтерактивних методів викладання соціально-педагогічних дисциплін відносимо: метод проблемного викладу; презентації; дискусії; кейс-стаді; роботу в групах; метод мозкового штурму; метод критичного мислення; ділові ігри; рольові ігри.
Мета статті – проаналізувати традиційні та інноваційні методи викладання соціально-педагогічних дисциплін в закладах вищої освіти.
Висновки. Сьогодні існують обмеження, трудності, перешкоди, з якими зустрічаються заклади вищої освіти та викладачі. Освітянське середовище об’єднує усіх викладачів бажаючих змінюватись, мотивує освітянські колективи у таких напрямах розвитку: професійно навчатись і розвиватись; удосконалюватись, а не конкурувати; не тільки притримуватись традиційних методів, а використовувати нові технології викладання; змінювати стереотипи мислення, враховуючи потреби нового покоління здобувачів вищої освіти; практикуватись на ситуаціях з реального життя соціуму, а не дотримуватись усталених прикладів; «і свого навчатись, і чужого не цуратись»; шукати підтримку стейкхолдерів; демонструвати інтелектуальну гнучкість, а не інтелектуальну зверхність; вивчати зарубіжні методи та методики викладання у вищій школі.
Investigating the different forms of premenstrual syndrome in Kursk students
Authors: Justus Oladele , Khuraseva Anna Borisovna
Published: April 2024

Background: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a complex of symptoms experienced by women before their menstrual period, which can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. While the prevalence of PMS varies globally, detailed studies on its manifestation among medical students are limited. This research aims to fill this gap by investigating the prevalence and types of PMS among female medical students at Kursk State Medical University. Methods and Materials: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a sample of 128 female medical students aged 18 to 25 years. Participants were surveyed using a validated PMS questionnaire, which classifies symptoms into four categories: psychological, behavioral, physical, and atypical. Data on demographic variables and lifestyle factors were also collected to explore potential correlations. Results: The study found that 84% of participants experienced some form of PMS, with 25% reporting severe symptoms. Psychological symptoms were the most prevalent, followed by physical, behavioral, and atypical symptoms. The incidence of PMS was higher among older students and those with less physical activity. Seasonal variations also influenced symptom severity, with winter months showing a higher incidence rate. Conclusion: The findings suggest a high prevalence of PMS among medical students at Kursk State Medical University, with significant impacts on their academic and personal lives. These results underscore the need for targeted educational programs and support systems to help manage PMS effectively. Further research is recommended to explore intervention strategies and to assess their efficacy in this population.
Statistical analysis of primary dysmenorrhea and mittelschmerz syndrome among female students of Kursk
Authors: Suri Shreya , Khuraseva Anna Borisovna
Published: April 2024

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea and mittelschmerz syndrome represent significant gynecological challenges associated with the menstrual cycle, causing pain during menstruation and ovulation, respectively. These conditions not only cause physical discomfort but also psychological and social disturbances, impacting the quality of life of affected individuals. Understanding the prevalence and impact of these conditions among female students at Kursk State Medical University provides critical insights into their management. Methods and Materials: This cross-sectional study involved 100 female students who were not pregnant and were of reproductive age. Participants completed a detailed questionnaire that included the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale to assess pain levels and documented their menstrual characteristics, pain symptoms, and associated lifestyle factors. Results: The majority (76%) of participants experienced a regular menstrual cycle length of 21-35 days, while 21% reported irregular cycles. Of those surveyed, 58% of American and 35% of African descent reported moderate pain due to dysmenorrhea, whereas a significant portion (38.5%) of Asian participants experienced severe pain. Mittelschmerz syndrome was generally less severe, with 88% reporting mild pain. The study also highlighted the influence of external factors such as stress, weather, and lifestyle on symptom severity. Conclusion: Primary dysmenorrhea and mittelschmerz syndrome are prevalent among the studied population, with significant variations in symptom intensity influenced by ethnic and lifestyle factors. The data underscore the necessity for tailored educational and medical interventions to alleviate the burden of these conditions. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to track symptom progression and the effectiveness of different management strategies.
Humanistic Curriculum Model In Arabic Language Learning At Private MTs Yapena Lhokseumawe City
Authors: Ikhsan Arief Maulana , Solihah Mamluatu
Published: April 2024

The objective of this research is to elucidate the humanistic curriculum development model and its utilization in crafting Arabic teaching resources. The research methodology employed is descriptive qualitative, adopting a case research approach at Private MTs of Yapena Lhokseumawe. The research encompasses several aspects: 1) understanding the concept of humanistic curriculum development, 2) implementing humanistic curriculum in Arabic teaching resources, 3) executing activities at Private MTs of Yapena, and 4) gathering insights through interviews and observations at Private MTs of Yapena Lhokseumawe. Data collection was conducted through observations and interviews with both teachers and students of Private MTs of Yapena. The collected data underwent analysis to condense and articulate outcomes derived from the fieldwork. The research revealed that the application of the humanistic curriculum development model in crafting Arabic teaching resources yielded favorable outcomes, enhancing both cognitive and non-cognitive abilities among students. By centering learning around students and providing them with opportunities to foster their innate potential and enhance creativity, the humanistic curriculum development model elicited a notable surge in student engagement, with a 60% increase in learning competencies observed post-research.
 
Keywords: humanistic, curriculum development, Arabic language
The Analysis Of Bela H. Banathy’s Model And Its Relevance To Islamic Education Learning In Schools
Authors: Hakim Luqman , Jamil Alvian Nur , Qomaruddin Mochammad , Rifa'i Ahmad Suzaki
Published: April 2024

Learning Islamic religious education is an essential part of achieving national education goals. Meanwhile, choosing a learning model is important in achieving success in Islamic Religious Education. This research aims to reveal how applying the Bela H. Banathy learning model in Islamic religious education can improve the quality of learning. This qualitative research uses a literature study approach. The data analysis method uses descriptive analysis methods to reveal the application of the learning model developed in 1968 by Bela H. Banathy in learning Islamic religious education in schools. The research results show that the Bela H. Banathy learning system is relevant to learning Islamic religious education. This model uses an approach oriented towards student learning outcomes by developing the concept of a spiral or learning cycle. Implementation of this model is carried out through six stages, namely: (1) formulating goals, (2) developing tests, (3) analyzing learning activities, (4) designing a teaching system, (5) carrying out test development activities, (6) and making improvements based on Banathy's evaluation results. The Banathy model has advantages in formulating goals according to student abilities and a structured and measurable learning system. This model can provide meaningful learning experiences, improve critical thinking skills and creativity, and use a holistic learning approach. On the other hand, weaknesses include the need for more steps in designing learning and the tendency to ignore previously learned knowledge.
 
Keywords: Learning Model, Bela H. Banathy, Islamic Religious Education
Utilizing The Edu-Panda Application To Improve Personnel And Academic Administration Services
Authors: Choironi Mohammad Afif , Haq Rosyida Rahmatul , Al Faini Muhammad Baha’ul Alamsyah , Wahyudin Aji , Zuhriyah Indah Aminatuz
Published: April 2024

Information and communication technology have influenced various aspects of life, including education. In the context of schools, using administration-based applications has become increasingly important to facilitate and enhance the efficiency of administrative processes. This abstract presents an overview of the utilization of the edu-Panda application in MAN 2 Kota Malang (a high school in Malang City) and its impact on the effectiveness of school administration management. This study aims to describe the implementation of an educational management information system (MIS) that includes utilizing management information systems and its implementation on administrative services at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Kota Malang. This research adopts a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data is collected through techniques such as interviews, observations, and documentation as supporting evidence. Data analysis is conducted using qualitative analysis techniques, including data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. To ensure the validity of the data, the researcher employs triangulation techniques, including source triangulation and technique triangulation. The results of this study indicate that the planning of the edu-Panda application in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Kota Malang is based on the school's needs. After the system development is completed, a feasibility test is conducted before reaching the system installation phase. Thus, the system can operate according to its intended purpose. The implementation of the edu-Panda application in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Kota Malang can be used to track attendance, information, allowances, graduation, and matters related to personnel and academics. Based on the five dimensions of service quality used to assess and measure service quality in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Kota Malang, namely Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy, the services in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Kota Malang are considered good.
 
Keywords: Management Information System, edu-Panda, Staffing, Academic
Comprehensive, non-invasive, and quantitative monitoring of the health and nutrition state of crop plants by means of hyperspectral imaging and computational intelligence based analysis
Authors: Backhaus Andreas , Seiffert Udo
Published: April 2024

Against the background of hyperspectral imaging this paper evaluates a number of different machine learning based classification methods in terms of their performance. All considered methods offer relevance profiles that additionally provide valuable information about the relevance of all acquired wavelengths to get the obtained classification. This relevance profile can be used to select appropriate wavelengths or wavelength bands to customize data acquisition and analysis tailored to the specific application at hand.
Active infrared thermography as a tool for quality control in the food industry
Authors: Aderhold Jochen , Meinlschmidt Peter , Märgner Volker
Published: April 2024

Active infrared thermography is a technique which can visualize differences in the thermal properties of the objects under inspection. It is an interesting alternative to existing methods in various fields of quality control in foodstuff. Possible applications include the detection of foreign bodies in almonds and potatoes and the detection of bruises in apples. This chapter explains the principles of active thermography, gives typical examples and discusses the options and limits of the technique as wells as some aspects of infrared image processing.
Spectral and spatial unmixing for material recognition in sorting plants
Authors: Michelsburg Matthias , Puente Léon Fernando
Published: April 2024

In optical inspection systems like automated bulk sorters, hyperspectral images in the near infrared range are used more and more for identification and classification of materials. However, the possible applications are limited due to the coarse spatial resolution and low frame rate. By adding an additional multispectral image with higher spatial resolution, the missing spatial information can be acquired. In this paper, a method is proposed to fuse the hyperspectral and multispectral images by jointly unmixing the image signals. Therefore, the linear mixing model, which is well-known from remote sensing applications, is extended to describe the spatial mixing of signals originated from different locations. Different spectral unmixing algorithms can be used to solve the problem. The benefit of the additional sensor and the unmixing process is presented and evaluated, as well as the quality of unmixing results obtained with different algorithms. With the proposed extended mixing model, an improved result can be achieved as shown with different examples.
Continuing Regional Support for the POPs Global Monitoring Plan under the Stockholm Convention in the African Region - Regional Report
Authors:   United Nations Environment Programme
Published: April 2024

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are characterized by certain toxic properties which include resistance to degradation in the environment, bioaccumulation across food chains and long-range transportation though air, water currents or migratory species (United Nations Environment Programme [UNEP] and Secretariat of the Stockholm Convention 2017). This report addresses activities and results in support of the global monitoring plan (GMP) as stipulated by the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The report covers the period of the UNEP/GEF GMP2 project implemented for fifteen countries in the African region (UNEP 2015a). The report covers the time between 2016 and 2021.
EFFECT OF SPACING AND FOLIAR SPRAY OF GIBBERELLIC ACID (GA3) ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF OKRA
Authors:   Department of Horticulture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sultana Aziza , Akther Farzana ,   Department of Horticulture, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University Dinajpur, Bangladesh, Islam Md. Nazrul ,   Department of Horticulture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Kabir Mohammad Humayun ,   Department of Horticulture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: April 2024

An experiment was conducted at the Horticultural Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka during March-July, 2016 to find out the best combination of plant spacing and GA3 dose for successful production of okra. The experiment consisted of two factors, Factor A: three levels of spacing, viz. S1: 60 cm × 30 cm, S2: 60 cm × 40 cm and S3: 60 cm × 50 cm and Factor B: four doses of GA3, viz. H0 (control; no GA3); H1: 50 ppm GA3; H2: 100 ppm GA3 and H3: 150 ppm GA3. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design following 12 treatment combinations and replicated thrice. Results revealed that interaction effect of spacing and foliar spray of GA3 had significant positive effect on growth (plant height, leaves plant-1, branches plant-1 and leaf area), yield contributing traits (number of fruits plant-1, fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit yield plant-1 and stover yield plant-1) and yield (tha-1) of okra. Among different treatment combinations, the highest yield (19.92 t ha-1) was obtained from S3H2 combination. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that foliar application of 100 ppm GA3 with the spacing of 60 cm × 50 cm produced the highest yield of okra as compared to other treatment combinations tested. From our present findings we can suggest that, 60 cm × 50 cm spacing with 100 ppm GA3 as foliar application would be one of the effective agronomic practices for economic production of okra.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRACTICES: A STUDY ON THE LISTED PRIVATE COMMERCIAL BANKS OF BANGLADESH
Authors:   Department of Finance, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Faruque Md. Omar , Parvin Shahnaz ,   Department of Finance and Banking,Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Rounok Nafiza ,   Department of Finance, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Datta Rony Kumar ,   Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS), Rajshahi University, Abdullah-Al-Mamun Md. ,   Department of Finance and Banking,Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University
Published: April 2024

This study aims to monitor the CSR activities and determine the nature and the level of CSR contribution of PCBs. In most developed countries, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is quite common in the economy. From the view of a developed economy, much literature has been seen about CSR practices. The paper reveals the practices of CSR of the private commercial banks (PCBs) of Bangladesh. CSR has been considered as the new competition area for the banking sector. In this paper, 30 listed PCBs of the Dhaka Stock Exchange have been considered to conduct the study. This paper is mainly a descriptive type & secondary data collected from annual report of different banks have been used for data analysis. The research found that only a few banks (Shahjalal Islami Bank, Trust Bank, One Bank, Jamuna Bank, Islami Bank, Prime Bank, Dutch Bangla Bank and Jamuna Bank) give significant focus on CSR activities, but the other banks (Social Islami Bank, ICB Islami Bank, First Security Islami Bank, Exim Bank, Al- Arafah Islami Bank, Uttara Bank, United Commercial Bank, Standard Bank, Pubali Bank, Southeast Bank, Premier Bank, NCC Bank, National Bank, Mutual Trust Bank, Mercantile Bank, IFIC Bank, Eastern Bank, Dhaka Bank, City Bank, BRAC Bank, Bank Asia, Bangladesh Commerce Bank, AB Bank) contribution is insignificant. According to the findings of the study, the government should establish an appropriate policy regarding CSR activities and ensure that CSR disclosures are included in the annual report.
Fiduciary in Civil Law and Bankruptcy Law Perspective
Authors: Polontoh Herry , Reum Frans
Published: April 2024

The fiduciary gives the creditor the right to pledge his property to the debtor as security for the debt given. In practice, there are often disputes between creditors and debtors related to fiduciaries. This dispute can occur due to various factors, such as the default of the debtor or the bankruptcy of the debtor. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyse the regulation and practice of fiduciaries from the perspective of civil law and bankruptcy law. This study used normative research methods. Data collection techniques are carried out by literature study. The data that has been collected is then analysed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results showed that fiduciaries, in the perspective of civil law and bankruptcy law, are a type of guarantee provided by fiduciaries to other parties in terms of collateral transactions. Fiduciaries are generally included in the fiduciary guarantee, which is a guarantee received by the party applying for financing to guarantee payments to be made by the fiduciary to the party applying for financing. From a civil law perspective, legal liability is for a fiduciary who transfers or leases the object of a fiduciary guarantee to another party without the written consent of the fiduciary beneficiary. Whereas in the perspective of financial law, a fiduciary assigns or leases the object of fiduciary guarantees to another party without the written consent of the fiduciary recipient.
Optimization of Two-Dimensional Ad Design with Persuasion Aspects Using Value Engineering and Analysis Hierarchy Process (Project : XYZ Singosari Car Salon)
Authors: Prasetyo Didik Eko
Published: April 2024

XYZ Car Salon optimizes advertising to increase the company's turnover. In making advertisements requires expertise and understanding of graphic design and interesting content. Attractive design and content become the initial concern that affects customer psychology  in making purchase decisions. The more attractive it is, the more effective the ad will be. This research includes a type  of qualitative  research, sampling using non-probability  sampling methods with sampling techniques using purpose sampling, from a population of 45 experts obtained a sample of 31 respondents. The combination of design elements and persuasion elements obtained 12 advertising designs. Rankings and weights are calculated using  the zero one matrix  and the value matrix to get alternative design choices. The recommended choice is an A32 ad with a value of 0.85854545 costing IDR 165,000; A34 with value 0.81218182, cost Rp 110.000; A31  with a value of 0.37515789, costs Rp 95.000 and A21 with a value of 0.09916168  costs Rp 501.000.
Vanished civilisation hidden treasure theories analysis
Authors: Trushaj Aleks
Published: April 2024

The research relevance is determined by the substantial potential of the scientific search for information and sources on the life of the Scythians. Since the 18th century, researchers have thoroughly begun to approach the excavation of Scythian mounds in search of legendary treasures. Periodic finds with significant accompanying material memos provide more and more reasons to assert that the Scythian Herrhos, about which Herodotus wrote, really existed, but its location is still a mystery. This study presents the main versions and theories about the hidden treasures of the vanished Scythian civilization. The study involves the analysis of key hypotheses about the location of Scythian treasures and their correlation with objectively possible historical circumstances of their existence and location. The leading approach in the study is the analytical method, alongside synthesis, analogy, induction, deduction, comparative, systemic, and reductionism. As a result, the most common theories about the existence of Scythian treasures were presented, along with arguments confirming or refuting these positions using written evidence and archaeological materials. The study focuses on such an important aspect of Scythian culture as archaeological excavations and their legitimacy. The growing black archaeology issue is most presented in the case of the Scythian mounds, which greatly complicates scientific activity and casts doubt on the authenticity of the materials discovered as a result of excavations of already robbed burials. The materials of the study are of particular value to anyone interested in Scythian culture, including the sphere of scientific interests of historians, archaeologists, geologists, writers, etc. The investigation of the Scythians and their life remains a promising scientific area, which provides for further archaeological excavations, the examination of material and written sources, the analysis of information of various kinds considering cross-cultural studies, based on the area of distribution of finds of the Scythian period
Sanctions risks and regional development: Russian case
Authors: Zemtsov Stepan P.
Published: April 2024

Economic sanctions and countersanctions are expanding worldwide, posing spatially heterogeneous threats to most countries. The study aims to develop and test a methodology for assessing regional exposure to sanctions risks using Russian data. The share of foreign trade with the countries that introduced restrictions can be used to evaluate the exposure to new trade barriers. In several cases, this share exceeded 50 %, necessitating a rapid reorientation of product flows in Nenets, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Areas, Komi, and Murmansk region. The Kaliningrad, Kaluga, and Leningrad regions exhibit high import dependence in the production sector, particularly in the automotive industry, due to their active involvement in global supply chains. Sanctions against large legal entities created risks for the stability of regional economies but the increase in demand for domestic products offset this impact. Foreign enterprises exiting the market posed risks of disrupting production chains but also provided opportunities for local business development. Before some countries introduced sanctions, their companies had held more than 20 % of the market share in Kaluga, Moscow region, and the city of Moscow. However, the share of foreign firms that announced complete withdrawal exceeded 5 % of the market only in the Komi, Samara, Leningrad, and Moscow regions. An integral index of exposure was proposed based on the mentioned indicators. Its value is lower for the regions with a more diversified economy and foreign trade. The greatest risks were observed in the closely connected to the European Union northwestern territories of Russia: Karelia, Komi, Kaliningrad, Leningrad, and Arkhangelsk regions. In 2022, regions with a high index value were more likely to experience a decline in economic activity, but in 2023, this impact was less explicit due to economic adaptation and transformation. Based on the results of the study, some recommendations can be formulated.
Models for countering the segregation of ethnoreligious immigrant areas in Denmark and Sweden
Authors: Talalaeva Ekaterina Yu. , Pronina Tatiana S.
Published: April 2024

The article explores the immigration and integration strategies of Denmark and Sweden while assessing their efficacy. The two countries, sharing historical, cultural, social and economic similarities, face a common challenge: the formation of ethnoreligious enclaves primarily inhabited by individuals with a Muslim background. Due to the recent European migrant crises, there has been a notable increase in the number of migrants, leading to stricter integration policies in the Scandinavian countries. Yet, governmental approaches to address the segregation of immigrant areas vary between Denmark and Sweden. Denmark has adopted a stringent immigration policy promoting cultural assimilation of immigrants from non-Western countries, whilst Sweden follows a liberal approach advocating cultural and ethnic diversity within society. The evolution of immigration and integration initiatives in Denmark and Sweden has been reconstructed through the analysis of official documents and critical examination of political discourses. It is noted that Swedish authorities are increasingly incorporating Denmark’s more radical approaches to address migration issues within their political programmes. Despite the results of Denmark’s anti-immigration policies and the reduction in the number of segregated immigrant areas, a myriad of issues persist due to EU immigration policies. The problem of forging a new civic identity rooted in the linguistic, religious and cultural homogeneity of Danish society amidst its multiculturalism remains relevant. Thus, Sweden is formulating its own anti-segregation programme, taking into account both the successes and shortcomings of Danish immigration and integration policies. Another important conclusion is that these nations have started to pay special attention to ethnic and religious criteria when identifying ‘parallel societies’.
Evangelical Lutheran church of Denmark: socio-economic and territorial-organisational aspects
Authors: Balabeikina Olga A. , Korobushchenko Valeria Yu. , Razumovsky Vladimir M.
Published: April 2024

The study exemplifies the use of an institutional-territorial approach for a comprehensive description of a national denominational landscape. The article aims to provide such an account by analysing relevant official data and performing statistical processing using computational tools. The focus is on the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark and its administrative-territorial structures. The study places emphasis on the financial aspect, one seldom discussed in academic discourse. The denominational landscape of Denmark is a multicomponent system, with the National Lutheran Church holding a distinctive legal status as a dominant entity. Its historical and social significance, along with the ability to preserve functions that mirror those of the state, allow the Church of Denmark to maintain its civilisational and culture-building role for the populace, especially the indigenous one. However, Denmark is not exempt from the secular trends prevalent in the Nordic countries. One notable tendency is the decline in adherents of the Evangelical Lutheran Church observed over recent decades. This decline is most evident in the capital region, where the proportion of migrants in the population is higher and daily life is more vibrant than in other areas. Territorial variations in religiously motivated behaviour are evident, with the highest percentages observed in the country’s peripheral regions (despite the overall figures showing a negative trend). These areas also boast the most significant proportion of registered members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Exploring non-Christian religions in Denmark presents a promising avenue for future research.
The Third Law of Galactic Rotation
Authors: McGaugh Stacy
Published: April 2024

Flat rotation curves were the first clear evidence that the dynamics of galaxies do not follow the same rules as planetary systems. But they do follow rules. These include asymptotic flatness, Tully-Fisher, the luminosity-size-rotation curve shape relation (aka the `universal‘ rotation curve), Renzo’s rule, and the central density relation.
Structure Formation Mythology
Authors: McGaugh Stacy
Published: April 2024

 Do not be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed. The ability to simulate the formation of large scale structure is insignificant next to the power of the Force.  – Darth Vader, Lord of the Sith The now standard cosmology, ΛCDM, has a well developed cosmogony that provides a satisfactory explanation of the formation of large scale structure in the universe.
SPARC
Authors: McGaugh Stacy
Published: April 2024

We have a new paper that introduces SPARC: Spitzer Photometry & Accurate Rotation Curves. SPARC is a database of 175 galaxies with measured HI rotation curves and homogeneous near-infrared [3.6 micron] surface photometry obtained with the Spitzer Space Telescope. It provides the largest cohesive dataset currently available of disk galaxy mass models. SPARC represents all known types of rotating galaxies.
Dwarf Galaxies on the Shoulders of Giants
Authors: McGaugh Stacy
Published: April 2024

The week of June 5, 2017, we held a workshop on dwarf galaxies and the dark matter problem. The workshop was attended by many leaders in the field – giants of dwarf galaxy research. It was held on the campus of Case Western Reserve University and supported by the John Templeton Foundation. It resulted in many fascinating discussions which I can’t possibly begin to share in full here, but I’ll say a few words.
Falsifiability and Persuadability in Science
Authors: McGaugh Stacy
Published: April 2024

There has been some debate of late over the role of falsifiability in science. Falsifiability is the philosophical notion advocated by Popper as an acid test to distinguish between ideas that are scientific and those that are not. In short, for a theory to be scientific, it has to be subject to falsification.
The Central Density Relation
Authors: McGaugh Stacy
Published: April 2024

I promised more results from SPARC. Here is one. The dynamical mass surface density of a disk galaxy scales with its central surface brightness. This may sound trivial: surface density correlates with surface brightness. The denser the stars, the denser the mass. Makes sense, yes? Turns out, this situation is neither simple nor obvious when dark matter is involved.
Missing Baryons
Authors: McGaugh Stacy
Published: April 2024

A long standing problem in cosmology is that we do not have a full accounting of all the baryons that we believe to exist. Big Bang Nucleosynthesis (BBN) teaches us that the mass density in normal matter is Ω  b  ≈ 5%. One can put a more precise number on it, but that’s close enough for our purposes here. Ordinary matter fails to account for the closure density by over an order of magnitude.
Critical Examination of the Impossible
Authors: McGaugh Stacy
Published: April 2024

It has been proposal season for the Hubble Space Telescope, so many astronomers have been busy with that. I am no exception. Talking to others, it is clear that there remain many more excellent Hubble projects than available observing time. So I haven’t written here for a bit, and I have other tasks to get on with. I did get requests for a report on the last conference I went to, Beyond WIMPs: from Theory to Detection.
What is empirical?
Authors: McGaugh Stacy
Published: April 2024

I find that my scientific colleagues have a variety of attitudes about what counts as a theory. Some of the differences amount to different standards. Others are simply misconceptions about specific theories. This comes up a lot in discussions of MOND. Before we go there, we need to establish some essentials.  What is empirical?  I consider myself to be a very empirically-minded scientist.
The flexural behavior of sustainable lightweight concrete hollow core slabs
Authors: Saeed Abdulhussein , Kamal Jaafar , Sinan Rasheed
Published: April 2024

Hollow slabs are reinforced concrete slabs with voids that enable less concrete to be used. To promote sustainability goals, this type of slab reduces material use and enhances insulating characteristics. This paper presents an experimental program for studying the flexural behavior of the sustainable hollow Slab elements of lightweight concrete with three different ratios of mixes using additives to choose the best ratio, which is then compared to a solid model with the same concrete mix with the best characteristics to clarify the variations in the structural behavior of voided slabs. In this investigation, hollow slabs with circular plastic tubes of 50mm diameter and 1020 mm length were used, organized as continuous voids with 30 mm spacing between the tubes. Three slabs were created, each measuring 1020 mm long, 420 mm wide, and 100 mm thick. All three slabs were tested via four-point loading. The best mix ratio was chosen and used to build a robust model. To analyse the key advantages of this technology over typical solid slabs, this solid model was compared to the best-performing model among the three hollow core slabs. Several properties such as load-carrying capability, deflection, crack patterns, and failure modes were observed in all loading steps. The results showed that using uniformly distributed uniaxial voids in the slab reduced concrete use by 23% as compared to solid slabs, Notably, the specimen with 200 kg/m3 lightweight aggregate demonstrated greater crack distribution and crack breadth.
Estimation of Standard Minute Value of blazer Production Process by work study for
well-balanced assembly line
Authors:   Department of Industrial
            Engineering, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), Dhaka,
            Bangladesh, Ferdous Md. Ariful , Manik Md. Rafiqul Islam ,   Department of Apparel
            Merchandising & Management, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, (BUFT),
            Dhaka, Bangladesh ., Rahman Md. Ashfaqur ,   Coordinator, Skills for
            Employment Investment Program- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters
            Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: April 2024

This article presents a study on the estimation of the Standard Minute Value (SMV)
of the blazer production process through work study for a well-balanced assembly line.
The objective of the study was to optimize the production process by identifying
inefficiencies, reducing the SMV, and optimizing the required manpower. Data were
collected through time and motion studies and process analysis in a garment factory. The
initial SMV for blazer production was determined to be 76.30 minutes. Through the
implementation of work study and line balancing techniques, the SMV was successfully
reduced to 73.15 minutes. Additionally, the manpower required for the assembly line was
reduced from 139 workers to 136, leading to improved productivity and cost savings. The
results show how work study and line balancing may be used to optimize the blazer
manufacturing process. The study underlines the need of putting lean manufacturing ideas
into practice to reduce waste and boost productivity. Employee engagement and motivation
were increased by involving them in the line balancing process, which was essential for
obtaining good results. This research contributes on work study and line balancing in
the garment industry. The findings provide practical insights for garment manufacturers
seeking to optimize their production processes. By implementing the recommended
approaches, companies can reduce SMV, optimize manpower requirements, and improve
competitiveness. This research enhances our comprehension of work study and line
balancing within the apparel industry. The results provide garment manufacturers with
valuable insights to streamline their production processes. Through the adoption of
recommended strategies, companies can lower Standard Minute Values (SMV), fine-tune
workforce requirements, and improve their competitive edge
Developing design response spectra for Benghazi city including soil magnification effects
Authors: Layas Fathi M. , Karakale Vail , Suleiman Ramadan E.
Published: April 2024

Earthquakes in some countries worldwide cause loss of lives and properties. In Libya, the design of structures to resist earthquake forces was based on a paper published by Mallick in 1976. In 1977, and after small changes in the earthquake zoning map of Libya, the ministry of housing, at that time, adopted it as a draft code of practice for the design of structures to resist earthquake forces. With Benghazi city undergoing significant rehabilitation and development programs, including major national projects, there is a pressing need to estimate updated probabilistic seismic hazard maps and design response spectra specific to the city. This study presented updated probabilistic seismic hazard ground motion for Benghazi city, considering different return periods and accounting for peak ground acceleration (PGA) values with various soil conditions. Proposed design response spectra for Benghazi City unveil substantial PGA amplifications in soft soil areas.
Resistencia a antibióticos generada mediante mutaciones cromosómicas en aislados de Escherichia coli provenientes de coprocultivos de niños de una comunidad de Lima, Perú
Authors: Ayzanoa Brenda , Cuicapuza Diego , Tsukayama Pablo
Published: April 2024

Escherichia coli es una enterobacteria que forma parte del microbioma intestinal de los mamíferos y es capaz de causar diversas enfermedades, especialmente en poblaciones vulnerables. Adicionalmente, la emergencia de variantes de E.coli resistentes a los antibióticos supone una creciente amenaza global para la salud pública. Esta resistencia, usualmente codificada por múltiples genes, que codifican para la expresión de enzimas, proteínas de membrana, porinas, bombas de flujo o mutaciones de la molécula diana. Investigaciones recientes han reportado mutaciones específicas asociadas a resistencia, como qnr, pmrB, glpT, y la variante bla (C32T). El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar la frecuencia de mutaciones cromosómicas que otorgan resistencia antibiótica en genomas de E. coli provenientes de niños en el distrito de Villa El Salvador en Lima, Perú. Un total de 19 genomas completos de E. coli fueron descargados a partir del Bioproyecto PRJNA633873 ubicado en GenBank de NCBI. Después de convertir y evaluar la calidad de las lecturas con FastQC, se realizó un ensamblaje mediante SPAdes v3.15.2 y evaluación de contigs a través de QUAST v5.0.2. Se identificaron perfiles genómicos de tipo de secuencia multilocus (MLST) con PubMLST y buscamos genes de resistencia con AMRFinderPlus. Finalmente, analizamos los patrones de genes y la ausencia/presencia de estos mediante MCA, usando Stata v17 y R studio. Un total de 11 genomas presentaron un total de siete mutaciones en genes asociados a resistencia a cuatro familias de antibióticos, incluyendo glpT (E448) para fosfomicina, pmrB (Y358) para colistina, gyrA (S83L) y parC_S57T para quinolonas, blaTEMp (C32T) para amoxicilina con ácido clavulánico y piperacilina-tazobactam, y cyaA (S352T) para fosmidomicina. Se evaluaron las relaciones proximales para la presencia/ausencia de genes  que incluyó los genes blaTEM, catA1, sul1, qnrB19, tetA y mphA. Nuestro estudio describe por primera vez las mutaciones en genes asociados a la resistencia antimicrobiana en genomas de E. coli provenientes de población pediátrica de una comunidad en Lima, Perú.
“Humanizar para sanar” como estrategia de cuidado en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Cardiológicos de un instituto pediátrico especializado en Perú
Authors: Urquiaga-Vargas Tania Margarita
Published: April 2024

Según la Real Academia Española (RAE), humanizar es “hacer humano, familiar y afable a alguien o algo”(1); esto implica un contacto empático entre dos o más personas. En el ámbito de la salud, “humanizar” son todas aquellas prácticas que se orientan en mejorar la calidad de atención y cuidado de los pacientes. Durante este proceso se busca también mantener la seguridad del paciente y evitar errores en el accionar de los profesionales de la salud (2). Al hablar de humanización en salud se va mucho más allá de simplemente mostrar cordialidad; se trata de personalizar la atención que se le brinda al paciente y no minimizarlo a un simple objeto de cuidado o a una simple enfermedad, sino a considerarlo como lo que es: un ser humano. No sólo involucra una relación con el paciente, sino también con sus familiares o acompañantes y los demás miembros del equipo sanitario (3,4). Cuando se humaniza el cuidado, se trata el dolor no sólo con medicamentos sino también con miradas, palabras, sonrisas, detalles, escucha, empatía, apoyo emocional, prácticas éticas (3).
Triaje extrahospitalario y hospitalario. Papel de enfermería en el triaje telefónico. Revisión bibliográfica
Authors: García Polo Manuela , Ortiz Gómez José Antonio
Published: April 2024

El triaje es un procedimiento sanitario ante urgencias, emergencias y catástrofes para seleccionar y ordenar pacientes, dándoles prioridad en atención y tratamiento a aquellos con mayores posibilidades de supervivencia, en función de las necesidades terapéuticas y los recursos de los que dispongan los servicios. Además, más allá del triaje hospitalario y extrahospitalario, el triaje telefónico tras su utilización y auge durante la pandemia de Covid-19 ha sido una función asumida por enfermería y que tiene perspectivas de futuro. Un ejemplo de ello es la introducción de enfermeras en la plantilla del Centro Coordinador de Urgencias del 061 en Andalucía. Es fundamental la labor de enfermería en la realización del triaje, pues se ha demostrado a lo largo del tiempo, que ayuda a disminuir la congestión de las salas de urgencias pues a su vez reduce los tiempos de espera. La figura de la Enfermera de Prácticas Avanzadas al igual que otras nuevas especialidades y competencias adquiridas por enfermería, hacen que las enfermeras estén suficientemente capacitadas para tramitar, manejar y dar solución a demandas urgentes o de prioridad baja en los CCUE.