bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
condición tecno-ecológica. Heidegger ante los nuevos post-humanismos
Authors: Sandoval Rodrigo Y. 
Published: November 2021

Muchas de las reflexiones contemporáneas sobre ecología parten del cuestionamiento de la excepcionalidad del ser humano. Se busca de esta manera el distanciamiento de todo antropocentrismo y, en consecuencia, un marco conceptual ―post-humanista‖. El rol de Martin Heidegger en la búsqueda de alternativas al humanismo es reconocido, particularmente, por su rechazo al ―antropocentrismo‖ de Sartre. Sin embargo, mientras muchos post-humanismos ven en la tecnología un factor positivo en el descentramiento de lo humano, son conocidas las críticas heideggerianas a la técnica y su comprensión de ésta como parte del mismo movimiento metafísico (y antropocéntrico) moderno. En lugar de tomar en cuenta sus textos sobre la técnica, en este artículo se explora la relación de Heidegger con los post- humanismos contemporáneos a partir de la analítica existencial del Dasein. En primer lugar, se considera la situación tecnocientífica actual, siguiendo a autores como Wiener, Haraway y Latour. En segundo lugar, se evalúa la relación entre Dasein, cíborg y animal, a partir de las lecturas heideggerianas de Hubert Dreyfus (What Computers Can’t Do) y Steven Crowell (We Have Never Been Animals).
Much of the contemporary thought about ecology begins with the questioning of the human exceptionality. By means of this, anthropocentrism is rejected and replaced by a ―post-humanist‖ framework. In this context, Martin Heidegger‘s oeuvre is credited for its search of alternatives to humanism, particularly because of its rejection of Sartre‘s ―anthropocentrism‖. However, while post- humanisms tend to behold the role of technology positively, Heidegger‘s critiques to the technique as a consequence of the same metaphysical and anthropocentric movement are widely known. Instead of considering the common Heideggerian texts about technique, in this paper I explore the relationship between Heidegger and contemporary post-humanisms from the perspective of his existential analytic. In the first place, I will briefly describe the contemporary techno-scientific context, following the insights of Wiener, Haraway and Latour. In the second place, I will consider the relationship between Dasein, cyborgs and animals, discussing the Heideggerian interpretations of Hubert Dreyfus (What Computers Can’t Do) and Steven Crowell (We Have Never Been Animals).
calidad de vida desde el enfoque de las capacidades en la crisis de la COVID-19 en Perú
Authors: Cornejo Urbina Franklin 
Published: November 2021

El presente trabajo propone algunas conexiones teóricas sobre el enfoque de las capacidades para repensar el concepto de calidad de vida en la pandemia de la COVID-19. En particular, este análisis se proyecta hacia los contextos peruanos de desigualdad social y pobreza, donde la agencia y las acciones colectivas –como potencialidades significativas de las personas– pueden promover capacidades frente a la crisis ocasionada por la pandemia. Se concluye que las personas organizadas, en contextos de vulnerabilidad social se identifican valores comunes, como la democracia, la justicia o la verdad: se defienden valores constitutivos para tener calidad de vida y desarrollo humano.
The present work proposes some theoretical connections on the capabilities approach to rethink the concept of quality of life in the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular this analysis is projected towards the Peruvian contexts of social inequality and poverty, where the agency and the collective actions –as significant potentialities of people– can promote capacities towards to the crisis caused by the pandemic. It is concluded that organized people, in contexts of social vulnerability, identify common values such as democracy, justice or truth: they defend constitutive values to have quality of live and human development.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI VISUAL BASIC DALAM PERHITUNGAN ANGKA INDEKS RELATIF
Authors: Zuhri Zuhri 
Published: November 2021

Setiap tahun harga dan konsumsi beras di Indonesia mengalami fluktuasi. Demikian juga fluktuasi terdapat pada kurs rupiah terhadap dolar. Angka Indeks merupakan cara yang mudah dalam mencari perbadingan dari waktu ke waktu apakah terdapat peningkatan ataupun penuruan. Angka indeks tersebut digunakan untuk mengetahui persentasi kenaikan ataupun penurunan dari suatu nilai pada waktu tertentu dengan nilai di waktu lain yang ditetapkan sebagai waktu dasar. Agar fleksibelnya perhitungan tersebut dan fleksibelnya perubahan data maka dibangunlah sebuah aplikasi yang berbasis desktop dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman dari software Visual Basic dan databasenya dari Microsoft Access. Hasil perhitungan angka indeks untuk Kurs Rupiah terhadap Dolar, pada tanggal 11 Februari 2021 terdapat penurunan 7% dibandingkan tanggal 10 Februari 2021. Demikian juga harga beras pada tahun 2019 terdapat kenaikan 0,31% dibandingkan tahun 2018, sedangkan konsumsi beras pada tahun 2019 terdapat penurunan 3% dibandingkan tahun 2018.
Temporal Analysis of Trends in Groundwater Level in Northern Karnataka
Authors: Angadi Sangamesh , Mundinamani S. M. 
Published: November 2021

The present study was conducted in three districts of northern Karnataka viz., Belagavi, Vijayapur and Uttar Kannada based on the highest number of observation wells and secondary data collected for the year 1999 to 2018 from various sources like Central Groundwater Department and district Groundwater department. Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) tool was used to analyze the trends in depth of groundwater level which revealed that, in Belagavi district, during 1999 with a ground water level of 4 MBGL has increased to 20.22 MBGL (Meter Below Ground Level) in 2018 at a rate of (2.72%) per year. Among 10 taluks of Belagavi district, Belagavi taluk recorded highest rate of increase in depth of groundwater level (4.82%) While, Ramdurg taluk recorded lowest growth in depth of groundwater level (0.43%). In Vijayapur district, during 1999 the depth of groundwater level was 7.37 MBGL and has increased to 19.09 MBGL in 2018 at a rate of 1.62 per cent per year. Among five taluks of Vijayapur district, Sindagi taluk recorded highest rate of increase in depth of groundwater level (2.79%). Whereas, Vijayapur taluk recorded lowest growth in depth of groundwater level (0.10%). While, Uttar Kannada district, with a the depth of groundwater level 6.94 MBGL during 1999 had increased to 17.41 MBGL in 2018 at a rate of 2.38 per cent per year. Among 11 taluks of Uttar Kannada district, Sirsi taluk recorded the highest rate of increase in depth of groundwater level (4.51%). However, Supa taluk recorded the lowest growth in depth of groundwater level (0.36%). The study indicated that over the years depth of groundwater level has increased significantly. The decline in groundwater availability might be due to over exploitation of groundwater over its recharge rate and inadequacy of rainfall over the period of time.
A Prospective Study of COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis at Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Munesh . , Singh Naveen Kumar , Sweta . , Sen Rajeev 
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Mucormycosis is an emerging aggressive angioinvasive fungal infection due to non-septate fungi which belongs to order Mucorales. It is associated with covid-19 patients mainly with risk factors like diabetes mellitus use of steroids etc.
Materials and Methods: The present study was carried out in 30 cases with a history of covid-19 infections and had acquired mucormycosis after recovery from SARS CoV-2 infection. These patients with history of mucormycosis were studied prospectively concerning the site involved, associated disease, evolution and diagnosis, therapy, and end result of the disease. Diagnosis was confirmed by histopatholgy with broad non-septate hyphae, ribbon-like with 90 degree-angled branching showing in specimen of tissue submitted.
Result: Out of 30, 22 patients with maxillary sinusitis, seven cases of rhino-orbital mucormycosis, and one case with the rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis. Twenty-five (83.3%) were males and mean age was 51 years. 25(83.3%) cases had diabetes Mellitus. HbA1C ranges from 5.4-10.9 and mean were 8.3. Out of 25 patients of diabetes mallitus, 16(64%) had uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus on admission. Four (4/25, 16%) patients had Diabetes Mellitus of new onset. Out of the sixteen cases of uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus 9(30%) had diabetic ketoacidosis. Out of 30 cases, 6 patients had no risk factors except steroids given as a part of therapy for covid-19 infection.Amid of 30 cases with COVID-19 eighteen (18/30,60 %) patients had severe COVID-19 disease, required ICU mechanical ventilation. 9(30%) had CKD out of which8(26.6%) cases. Mucormycosis were identified in all 30(100%) patients on H&E, PAS, and GMS.
Conclusion: Mucormycosis is an aggressive angioinvasive disease with high morbidity and mortality. The disease has risen drastically in the recent times due to COVID 19 pandemic together with diabetes, inappropriate corticosteroid use and immunosuppression due to mechanical ventilation, prolonged hospitalization setting the perfect stormfor mucormycosis.
Distribution Network Reliability and Efficiency Enhancement Using Distributed Generation
Authors: Nwajuonye Raymond Onyeka , Okonkwo Innocent Ifeanyi , Iloh Johnpaul I. 
Published: November 2021

The Nigerian power sector is faced with many challenges such as: generation deficit, inefficiency and power loss over lengthy transmission and distribution lines, contribution to greenhouse gas emission, weak and dilapidated transmission and distribution infrastructure, dependence on fossil fuels, insufficient power. Efforts should be put in place by relevant authorities to improve the power sector. With the distribution network being the closest to the final consumer, efforts should be made to make it more efficient. This study therefore aims at improving the performance of poor distribution network using Distributed Generation (DG), optimally placed and sized in the network. The Asaba, 2 X 15MVA, 33/11kV injection substation in Asaba, Delta state of Nigeria consisting of Anwai road feeder and SPC feeder radiating outwardly from this injection substation was the focus of this study. Relevant data collected from Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) was used to carry out load flow study. The simulation and analysis of the result and injection of photovoltaic (PV) DG of Asaba injection substation distribution network using Newton-Raphson iteration technique in ETAP 12.6environment to ascertain the overall performance of the network under base loading condition was modelled from a drawn detailed single line diagram of the network. DGs were optimally placed in specific buses in the network using loss sensitivity analysis. The result revealed that prior to DG placement in the network, only 10.4% of the buses were within statutory voltage limit (394.25V – 435.75V or 0.95p.u – 1.05p.u) and 89.6% of the load buses in the network violated the statutory voltage limit and high losses (active and reactive) of 1329.08kW and 2031kVar. After the optimal placement of DG, the active and reactive power losses on the network reduced by 57.5% and 70.7%. While the voltage profile improved by 94.8%, thereby increasing the capacity, reliability and efficiency of distribution network.
To Assess Effectiveness of Informational Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Bardet- Biedl syndrome among Nursing Students
Authors: Bawankar Payal , Pohekar Savita 
Published: November 2021

Background: Biedl–Bardet syndrome (BBS) is an autosomal recessive disorder. It is classified as a "rare genetic disease" affecting about 1 in 250,000 persons worldwide. BBS is a disorder that affects many parts of the body and cause learning impairments, retinal degeneration, renal failure, obesity, post-axial polydactyly and hypogonadism. It is one of the most well-studied conditions in the family of diseases caused by defective cilia which is also known as ciliopathies. In this study, researcher provide an updated knowledge on clinical features, diagnostic developments and progress in the management of Bardet–Biedl syndrome. As Advancement occur in diagnostic technology including exome and whole genome studies and sequencing it is expanding the spectrum of patients who are diagnosed with this disorder and increasing the number of cases with diagnostic uncertainty.
Materials and Methods: A one-group pre-test-post-test research design was used to evaluate the effects of an information booklet on nursing students' understanding of Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Non probability purposive sampling technique is used. In this study a total number of 300 students who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected the setting of the study is selected nursing college Wardha.
Expected Results: This study is planned to evaluate the effectiveness of information booklet on knowledge regarding Bardet- Biedl syndrome among nursing students, as a result, it is expected to determine the nursing student's degree of knowledge of the Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and to improve that knowledge.
Simultaneous Determination of Tinidazole and Lidocaine in Pharmaceutical Preparations by HPLC with Photodiode Array Detection
Authors: Ayhan D. Gonullu , Aslan S. Saglik 
Published: November 2021

A selective, simple and new reversed phase high performance liquid chromatographic method (HPLC) was developed and validated for simultaneous determination of tinidazole (TIN) and lidocaine (LID) in the ovule dosage form in this study. Developed method was performed with gradient elution by getting C18 (250x4.6mm,5µm) reversed phase HPLC column, mobile phase containing 10mM potassium phosphate buffer (pH3.0), acetonitrile at 1.0 mL/min. Temperatures for column and autosampler were adjusted at 25Cº. The chromatographic separation was carried out at 220 nm wavelength. Retention times were found as 6.5 min for LID and 8.2 min. for TIN. The purity of each substance was evaluated getting a photodiode array detector. The linearity ranges were 75.0-195.0 µg/mL for TIN and 25.0-65.0 µg/mL for LID. The limit of dedection (LOD) and the limit of quantitation (LOQ) results were 0.05625 µg/mL and 0.225 µg/mL for TIN, 0.01875 µg/mL and 0.075 µg/mL for LID, respectively. The simple, sensitive and reproducible method was applied for simultaneous determination of TIN and LID in pharmaceutical preparations successfully.
Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders among Antenatal Women in a Rural Area Adjacent to Chennai
Authors: Kannappan Jayashree , Mannam Abilash Kannappan , Vaishali K. , Dinakaran Shanthi , Kalaselvi P. S. Jikki , Kalaiselvi B. 
Published: November 2021

Aim: Antenatal anxiety and depression are major health problems all over the world. Research conducted during pandemics found that pregnant women are more vulnerable psychologically. The aim of the study is to estimate the prevalence of anxiety level during the COVID-19 pandemic among pregnant women
Study Design: A Cross sectional study design
Place and Duration of Study: was done on pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the rural area adjacent to Chennai, India between april 2021 to October 2021.
Methadology: This study was conducted among 74 pregnant women coming for antenatal checkups in the Rural area adjacent to Chennai. Hamilton – Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) was applied after initial psychiatry work up to all women who were selected for the interview. The statistically significant P value was < 0.05.
Results: The sociodemographic variables have been found as significant contributors in explaining the variability of the prevalence rates of antenatal depression. According to the findings, less than 1/3rd of pregnant women experience depression as a result of life circumstances such as economic crises in order to support their families. These were identified as significant risk variables (P>0.05). And also, this study identified those who receiving insufficient socioeconomic assistance were more likely to experience multiple psychological discomfort [atleast 1] than women who got appropriate economic support. (r = -0.112, P < 0.001)
Conclusion: COVID-19 infection during pregnancy was associated with increased levels of generalized anxiety scores. Patient-tailored psychological support should be a mainstay of comprehensive antenatal medical care in order to avoid anxiety- related complications.
A Unique Multifunctional Nanoenzyme Tailored for Triggering Tumor Microenvironment Activated NIR‐II Photoacoustic Imaging and Chemodynamic/Photothermal Combined Therapy
Authors: Wang Shulong , Zhao Jingjin , Zhang Liangliang , Zhang Chaobang , Qiu Zhidong , Zhao Shulin , Huang Yong , Liang Hong 
Published: November 2021

AbstractThe accurate diagnosis and targeted therapy of malignant tumors face significant challenges. To address these, an oxidized molybdenum polyoxometalate‐copper nanocomposite (Ox‐POM@Cu) is designed and synthesized here. The doping with Cu determines the formation of oxygen vacancies, which can increase the carrier concentration in Ox‐POM@Cu, accelerate electron transfer, and enhance the redox activity, thus playing an efficient catalytic role. The nanocomposite presents unique enzymatic functions characterized by a multielement catalytic activity in the tumor microenvironment (TME). In addition, it can be employed as an NIR‐II photoacoustic imaging (PAI) probe and cancer therapy agent. First, it participates in a redox reaction with glutathione (GSH) in tumor tissues, activates the PAI and photothermal therapy functions via NIR‐II irradiation, and depletes the GSH supply in cancerous cells. Subsequently, it catalyzes a Fenton‐like reaction with H2O2 in tumor tissues to form hydroxyl radicals, thereby performing a chemodynamic therapy function. The findings show that the developed nanoenzyme is very efficient in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. This work not only provides a new strategy for the design of TME‐induced NIR‐II PAI but also presents new insights into enhanced cancer therapy.
Elucidating and Mitigating High‐Voltage Degradation Cascades in Cobalt‐Free LiNiO2 Lithium‐Ion Battery Cathodes
Authors: Park Kyu‐Young , Zhu Yizhou , Torres‐Castanedo Carlos G. , Jung Hee Joon , Luu Norman S. , Kahvecioglu Ozge , Yoo Yiseul , Seo Jung‐Woo T. , Downing Julia R. , Lim Hee‐Dae , Bedzyk Michael J. , Wolverton Christopher , Hersam Mark C. 
Published: November 2021

AbstractLiNiO2 (LNO) is a promising cathode material for next‐generation Li‐ion batteries due to its exceptionally high capacity and cobalt‐free composition that enables more sustainable and ethical large‐scale manufacturing. However, its poor cycle life at high operating voltages over 4.1 V impedes its practical use, thus motivating efforts to elucidate and mitigate LiNiO2 degradation mechanisms at high states of charge. Here, a multiscale exploration of high‐voltage degradation cascades associated with oxygen stacking chemistry in cobalt‐free LiNiO2, is presented. Lattice oxygen loss is found to play a critical role in the local O3–O1 stacking transition at high states of charge, which subsequently leads to Ni‐ion migration and irreversible stacking faults during cycling. This undesirable atomic‐scale structural evolution accelerates microscale electrochemical creep, cracking, and even bending of layers, ultimately resulting in macroscopic mechanical degradation of LNO particles. By employing a graphene‐based hermetic surface coating, oxygen loss is attenuated in LNO at high states of charge, which suppresses the initiation of the degradation cascade and thus substantially improves the high‐voltage capacity retention of LNO. Overall, this study provides mechanistic insight into the high‐voltage degradation of LNO, which will inform ongoing efforts to employ cobalt‐free cathodes in Li‐ion battery technology.
Energy‐Band Engineering by Remote Doping of Self‐Assembled Monolayers Leads to High‐Performance IGZO/p‐Si Heterostructure Photodetectors
Authors: Woo Gunhoo , Lee Dong Hyun , Heo Yeri , Kim Eungchul , On Sungmin , Kim Taesung , Yoo Hocheon 
Published: November 2021

AbstractMetal oxide semiconductors are of great interest for enabling advanced photodetectors. However, operational instability and the absence of an appropriate doping technique hinder practical development and commercialization. Here, a strategy is proposed to dramatically increase the conventional photodetection performance, having superior stability in operational and environmental atmospheres. By performing energy‐band engineering through an octadecylphosphonic acid (ODPA) self‐assembled‐monolayer‐based doping treatment, the proposed indium–gallium–zinc oxide (IGZO)/p‐Si heterointerface devices exhibit greatly enhance the photoresponsive characteristics, including a photoswitching current ratio with a 100‐fold increase, and photoresponsivity and detectivity with a 15‐fold increase each. The observed ODPA doping effects are investigated through comprehensive analysis with X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM). Furthermore, the proposed photodetectors, fabricated at a 4 in. wafer scale, demonstrate its excellent operation robustness with consistent performance over 237 days and 20 000 testing cycles.
Diarylethenes in Optically Switchable Organic Light‐Emitting Diodes: Direct Investigation of the Reversible Charge Carrier Trapping Process
Authors: Cotella Giovanni F. , Bonasera Aurelio , Carnicella Giuseppe , Minotto Alessandro , Hecht Stefan , Cacialli Franco 
Published: November 2021

AbstractThe design, fabrication, and characterization of optically switchable organic light‐emitting diodes (OSOLEDs) based on the combination of the commercially available light‐emitting polymer poly(9,9′‐dioctylfluorene‐alt‐benzothiadiazole), F8BT, doped with a diarylethene derivative is reported. The photochromic activity of the dopant in the solid state has been investigated both via UV/vis absorption and photoluminescence spectroscopy, whereas the morphology of different blends is investigated via atomic force microscopy. OSOLEDs embedding dopant loadings of 1, 5, and 10 wt% exhibit optical responsivity with a maximum reversible optical threshold voltage shift of 4 V. The best performing devices containing 5 wt% dopant show a maximum current density and luminance ON/OFF ratio of ≈20 and ≈90, respectively. For the first time, the impact of the diarylethene isomerization on hole and electron transport has been decoupled and directly investigated, via the design, fabrication, and characterization of single‐carrier switchable devices based on the same blends. Not only do these results confirm the photo‐responsive trapping activity of the diarylethenes on both charge carriers, but they also demonstrate its asymmetry, with a predominant effect on electron transport that is over 3.4 times larger as compared to hole transport.
Low‐Frequency‐Noise Spectroscopy of TaOx‐based Resistive Switching Memory
Authors: Sugawara Kota , Shima Hisashi , Takahashi Makoto , Naitoh Yasuhisa , Suga Hiroshi , Akinaga Hiroyuki 
Published: November 2021

AbstractResearch and development into resistive switching memories, such as resistive random access memory (ReRAM) and memristors, are being actively promoted toward the realization of new computing techniques. To improve the reliability of these devices, it is important to clarify their resistance characteristics. Low‐frequency‐noise spectroscopy (LFNS) is a powerful method for investigating the nature of traps in conduction paths, even at the nanoscale. In this article, the results of LFNS measurements on a TaOx‐based ReRAM device are presented. The temperature dependence of the noise spectra at given frequencies reveals the existence of multiple trap levels, which are observed over a wide range of resistance values. These experimental results show that the ReRAM device is particularly advantageous when used in analog resistive switching applications.