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Seguimiento de proyectos de programación. Una aplicación de GitHub en la educación - Programming Projects Monitoring. Using Github on Education
Authors: Salazar Zárate Javier , Hidalgo Ponce Blanca , Salazar Alvarez Narcisa , Vaca Barahona Byron 
Published: September 2024

Esta investigación desarrolla y propone un método para la ejecución y seguimiento de los proyectos de fin de curso de las materias de lenguajes de programación en carreras de Ingeniería Electrónica soportado tecnológicamente por GitHub. El objetivo es obtener un método que permita mejorar la calidad de los proyectos. Para la validación del nuevo método se realiza un contraste entre dos grupos de estudiantes, el primer grupo utilizando el método tradicional de ejecución de proyectos y el segundo utilizando el método propuesto. Los resultados muestran que a pesar que la aplicación del nuevo método demanda de un esfuerzo adicional por parte del docente, evidentemente mejora el proceso de seguimiento de los proyectos de fin de curso: facilitando el trabajo colaborativo, permitiendo una evaluación objetiva, visibilizando los hábitos de estudio de los estudiantes, transparentando y automatizando las actividades inherentes a la ejecución de proyectos de software, potenciando el seguimiento y la guía a los estudiantes.Abstract: This research develops and proposes a method for the execution and monitoring of end course projects for programming languages topics imparted on Electronics Engineering Bachelor Degrees, this supported technologically by Github. The goal is to obtain a method to improve the quality of projects. To validate the new method, a contrast between two groups of students was done, for the first group the traditional method for project execution is used and for the second group, the new method is applied. The results show that even though the application of the new method de-mands an additional effort for the teacher, it evidently improves the monitoring pro-cess of the end course projects by making collaborative work easy, allowing an objective evaluation, making visible student’s habits, automating and making transpar-ent the inherent activities of software projects execution, enhancing the student’s monitoring and guidance.Keywords: Methodological proposal, Project monitoring, End course project, method [MESSEP], Version control system [Github], Programming languages
Sistema de Navegación Reactiva Difusa para Giros Suaves de Plataformas Móviles Empleando el Kinect - Fuzzy Mobile Reactive Navigation System for Smooth Turns by Using Kinect
Authors: Cruz Martínez Claudia , Algredo Badillo Ignacio , Arellano Pimentel J. Jesús , Aguilar Acevedo Francisco , Morales Rosales Luis Alberto 
Published: September 2024

La navegación en un robot móvil es la habilidad para desplazarse de un lugar a otro dentro de un entorno evitando los obstáculos que se presenten. La autonomía de un robot móvil se basa en su sistema de navegación. La aplicación de técnicas de Inteligencia Artificial como la lógica difusa y el uso de la visión por computadora son dos herramientas empleadas para cumplir esta tarea. En algunos sistemas de navegación la seguridad y la facilidad de operación son factores muy importantes. En estos casos, la tolerancia a la incertidumbre de información, la reacción ante objetos imprevistos, y la navegación mediante giros suaves son argumentos del diseño de estos sistemas. En este artículo se presenta el desarrollo de un sistema de navegación reactiva difusa que emplea los datos de profundidad del sensor Kinect, algoritmos de visión por computadora, y lógica difusa, para generar ángulos de giro suave para la navegación de un robot móvil. En pruebas realizadas con la plataforma móvil ERA-MOBI se observaron giros suaves con un porcentaje de evasión de obstáculos del 85.7%.Abstract: Navigation on a mobile robot is the ability to move from one place to another within an environment avoiding obstacles that arise. The autonomy of a mobile robot is based on your navigation system. The application of Artificial Intelligence techniques such as fuzzy logic and using computer vision are two tools used to accomplish this task. In some navigation systems the safety and ease of operation are important factors. In these cases, the tolerance for uncertainty information, the reaction to unforeseen objects, and navigation through smooth turn are design arguments of these systems. This article describes the development of a system of fuzzy logic-based reactive navigation using data depth of Kinect sensor, computer vision algorithms, and fuzzy logic, to generate smooth turn angles for navigation of a mobile robot. In tests with the platform ERA- MOBI smooth turns with a percentage of obstacle avoidance of 85.7 % were observed.Keywords: reactive navigation, fuzzy logic, average depth, mobile robot.
Evidencia Empírica de la Minería de Procesos en la Implantación de CMMI-DEV - Empiric Evidence of Process Mining in CMMI-DEV Implementation
Authors: Velazquez-Solis Paola E. , Flores-Rios Brenda L. , Astorga-Vargas María Angélica , Ibarra Esquer Jorge E. , González Navarro Félix Fernando , Pino Francisco J. 
Published: September 2024

La minería de procesos tiene como objetivo descubrir, monitorear y mejorar procesos a través del análisis de los diversos registros de eventos generados por los procesos de la organización. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar la evidencia empírica de la inclusión estratégica de la disciplina de minería de procesos en proyectos de mejora de procesos de software implementados con CMMI. En el proceso de mapeo sistemático de la revisión de la literatura, se establecieron cuatro categorías para clasificar los hallazgos encontrados (Fundamentos teóricos, propuestas, herramientas y sistemas de información y algoritmos) para presentar los estudios que cumplen con el objetivo. Se concluye que la interdisciplinariedad de la minería de procesos con un modelo de referencia de procesos como CMMI-DEV apoya la implementación y evaluación de las áreas de procesos, al aplicar técnicas y algoritmos de minería de procesos que faciliten la exploración y explotación de los registros de eventos relacionados a la ejecución de las actividades almacenados en un repositorio.Abstract: The discipline of process mining aims to discover, monitor and improve processes through the analysis of the various event logs generated by the organization’s processes. In such a context, the goal of this paper is to present empirical evidence of the strategic inclusion this discipline into software process improvement projects based on CMMI. In the process of mapping the results of a systematic literature review, four categories were established to classify the findings (Theoretical Foundations, proposals, tools and information systems and algorithms) and to present studies that achieve the objective established. We conclude that the interdisciplinary collaboration of process mining with a reference process model such as CMMI-DEV supports the implementation and evaluation of process areas, applying techniques and algorithms of process mining that facilitate the exploration and exploitation of event logs related to the implementation of activities stored in a repository.Keywords: Process Mining, Software Process Improvement, Event Log.
القدرات البصرية وعلاقتها بدقة أداء مهارة المناولة الصدرية في كرة السلة
Authors: Asst. Lec. Zahraa Radi Jabbar Lefta  
Published: September 2024

يعد التقدم العلمي والتقني من مميزات العصر الحديث وتكمن أهمية البحث بالتعرف على مدى ارتباط القدرات البصرية بدقة أداء مهارة المناولة الصدرية بكرة السلة وذلك بتسليط الضوء على أهميتها في إتقان أداء هذه المهارة. ويهدف البحث الى التعرف على نسبة القدرات البصرية ودقة أداء مهارة المناولة الصدرية بكرة السلة لدى افراد عينة، البحث والتعرف على العلاقة بين القدرات البصرية ودقة أداء مهارة المناولة الصدرية بكرة السلة لدى افراد عينة البحث. ولقد تجلت مشكلة البحث باعتبار القدرات البصرية من اهم العوامل التي تعمل على انجاح الاداء المهاري من خلال الربط الحركي بين المهارات وللوقوف على ما يؤثر على مهاراتها ارتأت الباحثة دراسة القدرات البصرية والتعرف على علاقتها بدقة اداء بعض المهارات الاساسية بكرة السلة وهي مهارة المناولة الصدرية، اما منهج البحث اعتمدت الباحثة المنهج الوصفي وذلك لملائمته لأهداف البحث إذ شملت عينة البحث (10 لاعباً) هم لاعبي منتخب محافظة ميسان المتقدمين.
PENGARUH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, LEVERAGE, DAN PROFITABILITAS TERHADAP FREE CASH FLOW PADA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Wahyudi  , Madani hatta  
Published: September 2024

This study aims to prove the effect of corporate governance, leverage, and profitability on free cash flow by using independent variables, corporate governance, leverage, and profitability, corporate governance was assessed using internal mechanism in the form of a board of commissioners and audit committee calculated based on the effectiveness of the board of commissioners and audit committee. Samples in research this is the company's banks in Indonesia which is listed on the Stock Exchange Indonesia (BEI) in the years 2015 to 2018 and consists of 33 companies . The data used in this study are secondary data, obtained from financial reports from the website www.idx.co.id. The data collection method uses purposive sampling technique. This study uses a quantitative approach.
Data were analyzed using regression linear multiple use device software SPSS version 25. The results show that corporate governance has no effect on the level of free cash flow, while leverage and profitability have a positive effect on the level of free cash flow.
First experiences of using the Dexcom ONE CGM system: results from a national survey on the perception of early adopters
Authors: Boaretto Andrea , Pitocco Dario 
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The availability of increasingly accurate and high-performing Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems today allows for the adoption of selection criteria based not only on clinical profiles but also on the preferences of people with diabetes.
Methods: The “Dexcom ONE Experience” study aimed to investigate the initial user experiences with the Dexcom ONE CGM system in the real lives of people with diabetes undergoing insulin therapy, specifically early adopters (i.e., patients who first in Italy adopted Dexcom ONE CGM who have used the device for at least 30 days). Empirical evidence was collected, focusing primarily on usability, satisfaction, and impact on quality of life (QoL) of the system, through an online survey. All survey participants were insulin-treated patients, as indicated by CGM device recommendations.
Results: Analysis was conducted on 300 completed surveys. 93% of respondents consider the device useful for diabetes management; 91% find it helps in more effectively managing therapy, while 88% report an improvement in health. 86% find it easy to learn how to use, and 93% plan to continue using it in the coming months. 74% believe the system to be highly reliable. The most recognized and utilized functions are data visibility on smartphones/receivers and glycaemic trend visibility. 70% of respondents express being “very or extremely satisfied” with the Dexcom ONE device experience (scoring 4/5), and 90% note a “positive or extremely positive” impact on their QoL from using the device.
Conclusions: In conclusion, usability and satisfaction levels have proven to be high among early adopters of the Dexcom ONE CGM system.
Predictors of success in left bundle branch area pacing with stylet-driven pacing leads: a multicenter investigation
Authors: Yu Ga-In , Kim Tae-Hoon , Lee Jung-Myung , Kim Daehoon , Yu Hee Tae , Uhm Jae-Sun , Joung Boyoung , Pak Hui-Nam , Lee Moon-Hyoung 
Published: September 2024

PurposeAlthough left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) is an emerging conduction system pacing modality, it is unclear which parameters predict procedural success and how many implant attempts are acceptable. This study aimed to assess predictors of successful LBBAP, left bundle branch (LBB) capture, and factors associated with the number of LBBAP implant attempts.MethodsThis retrospective observational multicenter study was conducted in Korea. LBBAP was attempted in 119 patients; 89.3% of patients had bradyarrhythmia (atrioventricular block 82.4%), and 10.7% of patients had heart failure (cardiac resynchronization therapy) indication. Procedural success and electrophysiological and echocardiographic parameters were evaluated.ResultsThe acute success rate of lead implantation in LBBAP was 95.8% (114 of 119 patients) and that of LBB capture was 82.4% (98 of 119 patients). Fewer implant attempts were associated with LBBAP success (three or fewer vs. over three times, p = 0.014) and LBB capture (three or fewer vs. over three times, p = 0.010). In the multivariate linear regression, the patients with intraventricular conduction delay (IVCD) required a greater number of attempts than those without IVCD [estimates = 2.33 (0.35–4.31), p = 0.02], and the larger the right atrial (RA) size, the more the attempts required for LBBAP lead implantation [estimates = 2.08 (1.20–2.97), p &lt; 0.001].ConclusionAn increase in the number of implant attempts was associated with LBBAP procedural failure and LBB capture failure. The electrocardiographic parameter IVCD and the echocardiographic parameter RA size may predict the procedural complexity and the number of lead implant attempts for LBBAP.
Children's cognitive reflection predicts successful interpretations of covariation data
Authors: Young Andrew G. , Shtulman Andrew 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionCognitive reflection is the ability and disposition to reflect on one's own thinking, allowing a person to identify and correct judgments grounded in intuition rather than logic. Cognitive reflection strongly predicts school-aged children's understanding of counterintuitive science concepts. Here, we asked whether children's cognitive reflection similarly predicts a domain-general scientific skill: the interpretation of covariation data.MethodFive- to 12-year-olds (N = 74) completed a children's Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT-D) and measures of executive functioning. They also interpreted covariation data presented in 2 x 2 contingency tables.Results and discussionCRT-D performance predicted children's overall accuracy and the strategies they used to evaluate the contingency tables, even after adjusting for their age, set-shifting ability, inhibitory control, and working memory. Thus, the relationship between cognitive reflection and statistical reasoning emerges early in development. These findings suggest cognitive reflection is broadly involved in children's scientific thinking, supporting domain-general data-interpretation skills in addition to domain-specific conceptual knowledge.
Association between a body shape index and cognitive impairment among US older adults aged 40 years and above from a cross-sectional survey of the NHANES 2011-2014
Authors: Chen Yutong , Ding Yi , Jin Shanliang , Zhang Yanwei 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis research aimed to assess the correlation between the Adjusted Body Shape Index (ABSI) and the presence of abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) among middle-aged and older American adults.MethodsEmploying a cross-sectional design, this study analyzed data from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), focusing on 3077 participants aged 40 and above. AAC detection was conducted using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). ABSI was determined based on waist circumference (WC), weight, and height data. The association between ABSI and AAC was examined through multiple linear regression, smoothed curve analysis, threshold effect evaluation, subgroup analysis, and interaction testing.ResultsThe study encompassed 3077 individuals aged 40 and above. Findings indicated a noteworthy positive relationship between ABSI and AAC when adjusting various covariates. Analysis of threshold effects identified a K-point at 0.0908, showing no significant effect to its left but a significant effect to its right. Further, subgroup and interaction analyses highlighted the ABSI-AAC connection specifically within different age groups and among individuals with diabetes.ConclusionHigher ABSI was correlated with higher AAC score.
Effects of different treatment measures on the efficacy of diabetic foot ulcers: a network meta-analysis
Authors: OuYang Hong , Yang Jing , Wan Haiyan , Huang Jiali , Yin Yifan 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionThrough a network meta-analysis, we compared different treatment measures for patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), assessing their impact on the healing of DFU and ranking them accordingly.MethodsWe searched the PubMed, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Embase, the WanFang and the WeiPu database. The retrieval time was from database establishment to January 2024, and retrieval entailed subject and free words. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with different treatment measures for DFU were included. Data extraction and evaluation were based on the PRISMA guidelines. Meta-analyses using pairwise and network methods were employed to compare and rank the effectiveness of different treatments for DFU.ResultsUltimately, we included 57 RCTs involving a total of 4,826 patients with DFU. When it comes to ulcer healing rates, compared to standard of care(SOC),platelet-rich plasma(PRP), hyperbaric oxygen therapy(HBOT), topical oxygen therapy(TOT), acellular dermal matrix(ADM), and stem cells(SCs) in both direct meta-analysis(DMA) and network meta-analysis(NMA) can effectively increase the complete healing rate. For Scs+PRP, a statistically significant improvement was only observed in the NMA. Moreover, when compared to the negative pressure wound therapy(NPWT) group, the PRP+NPWT group was more effective in promoting the complete healing of ulcers. In terms of promoting the reduction of ulcer area, no statistical differences were observed among various treatment measures. When it comes to ulcer healing time, both PRP and NPWT can effectively shorten the healing time compared to SOC. Furthermore, when compared to the NPWT group, the combined treatment of PRP and ultrasonic debridement(UD) with NPWT is more effective in reducing healing time. In terms of amputation rates and adverse reactions, the PRP group effectively reduced the amputation rate and adverse reactions for patients with DFU. Additionally, compared to the NPWT group, the combined treatment of PRP and UD with NPWT reduced the incidence of adverse reactions. However, no significant differences were observed among other treatment measures in terms of amputation rates and adverse reactions. The ranking results showed that the efficacy of PRP+NPWT and UD+NPWT in promoting ulcer healing, reducing ulcer area, shortening healing time, decreasing amputation rates and adverse reactions is superior to that of the alone PRP group, NPWT group, and UD group. Conversely, the SOC group demonstrates the least effective performance in all aspects.ConclusionDue to the particularity of the wound of DFU, the standard of care is not effective, but the new treatment scheme has a remarkable effect in many aspects. And the treatment of DFU is not a single choice, combined with a variety of methods often achieve better efficacy, and will not bring more adverse reactions.
Design and performance optimization of a novel lens antenna for emerging beyond 5G wireless applications
Authors: Zhang Jinhua , Dong Shi , Alsekait Deema Mohammed , Khan Imran , Wang Pi-Chung , Hameed Ibrahim A. 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionThis paper proposes a novel all-dielectric design of lens antenna and its performance is optimized using genetic algorithm (GA). The optimization objective are 1-dB and steady gain that are directly optimized. The GA also optimizes the topological design of the lens. MethodsThe method consists of two main components: the design of the objective function and the initial population selection. The first lens structure fed into the algorithm and the initial population match. The lens has a diameter of 150 mm and a thickness of 30 mm at its thickest point with working frequency of 6–18 GHz. The 3D printing technology is used for the antenna fabrication that reduces the implantation cost. ResultsThe experimental results show that the gain and peak aperture efficiency of the proposed antenna are 23.8 dBi and 51.9%, respectively, better than those of the existing designs. DiscussionIt advantages are low-cost, easy to fabricate, simple design, high gain, narrow beams, low side lobes. It can be used in future ultra-wideband (UWB) applications.
Patient sex and use of tranexamic acid in liver transplantation
Authors: Dehne Sarah , Jackson-Gil Lorena , Riede Carlo , Feisst Manuel , Mehrabi Arianeb , Michalski Christoph W. , Weigand Markus A. , Decker Sebastian O. , Larmann Jan 
Published: September 2024

BackgroundDifferences in medical treatment between women and men are common and involve out-of-hospital emergency care, the intensity of pain treatment, and the use of antifibrinolytic treatment in emergency trauma patients. If woman and man receive different antifibrinolytic treatment in highly-standardized major transplant surgery is unknown.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study on patients who underwent liver transplantation at Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany between 2004 and 2017. Logistic regression analyses were performed to determine if sex is associated with the administration of TXA during liver transplantation. Secondary endpoints included venous thrombotic complications, graft failure, mortality, myocardial infarction, hepatic artery thrombosis, and stroke within the first 30 days after liver transplant as well as length of hospital stay and length of intensive care unit stay.ResultsOut of 779 patients who underwent liver transplantation, 262 patients received TXA. Female sex was not associated with intraoperative administration of TXA [adjusted OR: 0.929 (95% CI 0.654; 1.320), p = 0.681]. The secondary endpoints graft failure (13.2% vs. 8.4%, women vs. men, p = 0.039), pulmonary embolism (3.4% vs. 0.9%, women vs. men, p = 0.012), stroke (1.7% vs. 0.4%, women vs. men, p = 0.049), and deep vein thrombosis (0.8% vs. 0%, women vs. men, p = 0.031) within 30 days after liver transplantation were more frequent in women. Mortality, myocardial infarction, and other secondary endpoints did not differ between groups. However, in women, the use of TXA was associated with a lower rate in thromboembolic complications.ConclusionOur data indicate that different from other scenarios with massive bleeding complications the administration of TXA during liver transplantation is not associated with sex. However, sex is associated with the risk for complications, and in woman TXA might have a preventive effect on the rate of thromboembolic complications. Reasons underlying the observed sex bias rate remain uncertain.