bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Statewide Mobile Simulation Program For Improving Obstetric Skills in Rural Hospitals
Authors: Thenuwara Kokila , Santillan Donna , Henkle Jill , Forman Jeana , Dunbar Amy , Faro Elissa , Hunter Stephen 
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND:
Closure of rural obstetric (OB) units has led to maternal care deserts, causing mothers to travel long distances for maternity care. Emergency departments (EDs) in hospitals where OB units have closed require regular training for personnel to maintain OB skills, as do rural Level-1 OB units with low volumes of maternity cases. We used a federal grant to develop an OB mobile simulation program to bring simulation-based training to rural providers. Our goal was to improve OB skills and standardize care through the framework of the Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health (AIM) Patient Safety Bundles.

METHODS:
We conducted needs assessments and built a mobile simulation unit. We defined 2 groups of learners: those in Level-1 OB units and those in EDs without OB units. For Level-1 OB units, we created a train-the-trainer curriculum, to create a statewide cohort of simulation experts to implement simulations in their facilities between our visits. We gifted each Level-1 unit an OB task trainer, implemented virtual train-the-trainer simulation and task trainer workshops, and conducted post-workshop assessments. We then traveled to each Level-1 unit and helped the cohort implement in situ simulations for their staff using facility-specific resources. We conducted assessments for the cohort and the hospital staff after the simulations. For EDs, we delivered virtual didactics to improve basic OB knowledge, then traveled to ED units, implemented in situ simulations, and conducted post-simulation assessments. We chose a postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) scenario for our first round of simulations.

RESULTS:
After train-the-trainer simulation workshops, 98% of participants surveyed agreed that workshop goals and objectives were achieved. After the task trainer workshop, 95% surveyed agreed that their knowledge of using the simulator had improved. After implementing in situ simulations in Level-1 OB units, 98.8% of the train-the-trainer cohort found that their ability to implement simulations had improved. The hospital staff participating in the simulations identified a 30% increase in ability to manage PPH. For the ED staff, postdidactic evaluations identified that 95.4% of participants reported moderate improvement in basic OB knowledge and after participation in the simulations >95% reported better skills as an ED team member when caring for pregnant patients.

CONCLUSIONS:
These results demonstrate improved skills of hospital staff in simulated PPH in Level-1 OB units and simulated OB emergencies in EDs that no longer have OB units. Further studies are warranted to assess improvement in maternal outcomes.
A Comparison of Three Asian English Textbooks by Correspondence Analysis
Authors: Uenishi Koji 
Published: May 2024

This paper explores the differences of the English textbooks for the fifth graders in China, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka in Asia. Specifically, the fifth graders’ textbooks were analyzed using a readability tool and Correspondence Analysis (hereafter, CA). An analysis of the data suggests that, in terms of readability and content, there were both similarities and differences between the three textbooks. More precisely, regarding readability, the English textbook of China is closer to the level of English textbook of Myanmar, and the level of textbook of Myanmar is higher than the other two textbooks. Also, concerning the content including vocabulary, CA shows that basically the three textbooks are different from each other.
Global Education and Critical Thinking: A Necessary Symbiosis to Educate for Critical Global Citizenship
Authors: Santamaría-Cárdaba Noelia , Gajardo Katherine , Iglesias Judith Cáceres , Ortega-Quevedo Vanessa 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Global Citizenship Education (GCE) is a topic of relevance in current international educational debates, which increasingly focus on the formation of critical citizenship. This makes it necessary to discover from a critical pedagogical perspective the relationships between this pedagogical approach, Critical Thinking (CT), and GCE. Throughout this study, through an extensive theoretical review of the literature, we try to show the characteristics in which critical pedagogy, GCE, and CT converge, giving rise to the Critical GCE towards which we must move today. Therefore, this study is revealing for discovering the path towards which GCE is currently heading by clearly showing the symbiosis between CT and GCE. In conclusion, if we want to educate global citizens, it is necessary not only to have a strong background in GCE but also to develop CT to understand global society critically and the need to act to try to transform the world into one free from oppression and injustice.
Characterization of low-damage cutting of alfalfa stalks by self-sharpening cutters made of gradient materials
Authors: Ma Jingyi , Fu Rongbin , Wu Kun , Bai Chunhao , Song Yuepeng , Ren Longlong 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The use of self-sharpening cutters can increase crop survival and regrowth by reducing the extent of stem damage incurred during the mowing stage and reducing the healing time at the harvest site. In this study, a self-sharpening cutter was prepared using a two-stage rare earth catalytic carbon–nitrogen–boron co-infiltration process, and the self-sharpening and wear-resistant properties of the cutter were verified by using metallographic organization testing, hardness testing, friction and wear performance testing, and the homemade tool wear test bench, and the low-damage cutting characteristics of the cutter were examined through field tests on alfalfa. The results show that the thickness of the penetration layer on the back face of a self-sharpening cutter made of gradient material is about 800 μm, with a maximum hardness of 1,800 HV. The coefficient of friction of the gradient material self-sharpening cutter is 67% lower than that of the commercially available 65Mn cutter. Gradient material self-sharpening cutter wear resistance is 2.15 times more than that of commercially available 65Mn cutter. The gradient material self-sharpening cutter reduces cutting damage by 11.42% compared to the commercially available 65Mn cutter. The application and promotion of self-sharpening cutting blades with gradient materials reduce alfalfa cutting damage, thereby improving reproductive yield.
Investigating advection–dispersion behavior for simulation of HTO and 238Pu transport in argillaceous shale with different varying degrees of weathering
Authors: Yunfeng Shi  , Yang Song , Wang Longjiang , Chen Wenjie , Tan Jun , Gao Kai , Xiong Weijia , Zhang Aiming , Lian Bing 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Exploring the migration behavior of radioactive nuclides in the surrounding rock media of the disposal site is the basis for the safety evaluation of radioactive waste disposal sites. In this study, the column experiment was employed to evaluate the nuclide migration behavior in the surrounding rock medium of a near-surface disposal site in China and to investigate the advection–dispersion behavior of tritium (HTO) and plutonium-238 (238Pu) in highly weathered argillaceous shale with different degree of weathering. A reasonable numerical model was selected to fit the experimental breakthrough curves (BTCs) and obtain relevant migration parameters. The results showed that: (1) the breakthrough curves of HTO and 238Pu in fractured media with varying degrees of weathering exhibited clear “peak forward” and “tail dragging” phenomena; (2) the stream tube model can better fit the BTCs of the nuclides in the highly weathered fractures and obtain the average dispersion coefficient <D>, average distribution coefficient <K
d>, and other parameters; (3) the two-region non-equilibrium model can better fit the BTCs of the nuclides in the penetrating fractures and weak weathering fractures and obtain the volumetric water content of the mobile liquid region (θ
m), distribution coefficient (K
d), and other parameters.
Autonome Modellierung von Maschinenverhalten
Authors: Oexle Florian , Netzer Markus , Deiters Laurence , Puchta Alexander , Fleischer Jürgen 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The shortage of skilled workers is a major challenge facing companies in Germany today. To address this issue, intelligent machines will need to support employees in the future, with a particular focus on self-optimization. For that an approach that enables a milling machine to autonomously model its own dynamic behavior is presented in this article. In addition, a well-known company demonstrates how important the industrial implementation of such approaches is.
Zielgerichteter Einsatz von Traceability-Systemen
Authors: Herrmann Julian , Metternich Joachim 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Traceability systems record information like component ID, processing station and processing time in production. This allows for example to verify the product origin, to limit recalls and to dynamically control production processes. In small and medium-sized companies, Traceability systems are not comprehensively used. This article describes a maturity model that supports demand-oriented system launches and further developments.
Nutzung von Machine Learning in der intelligenten Fabrik
Authors: Gutsche Katja , Peric Benjamin , Hummel Jonas , Engler Michael 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The use of machine learning is associated with great hopes for the realization of a smart factory. This article aims to highlight the Potenzial and obstacles to the use of machine learning in real-life industrial manufacturing scenarios in the European economic area. Technical, organizational and current legal framework conditions are categorized. Finally, the article presents a tool that, based on the current technical regulations and recommendations for action, allows component and system manufacturers to carry out an initial risk assessment of AI applications in their products.
Manufacturing Data Analytics: Wege zur Steigerung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit
Authors: Hinrichs Marcos Padrón , Beckschulte Sebastian , Huebser Louis , Schmitt Robert H. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Data analytics offers great potential for gaining valuable insights from data. But what is the current status of the implementation maturity of data analytics in manufacturing companies in the DACH region? This question was the subject of an empirical study. Based on the results of the study, recommendations for action to increase the competitiveness of manufacturing companies are presented. Further identified fields of action for the implementation of Data Analytics provide an outlook on future development directions.
Datengetriebene Produktion durch Digitale Plattformen
Authors: Giese Tim , Hock Fabian , Meldt Leonie , Herrmann Julian , Wünschel Willi , Metternich Joachim , Anderl Reiner , Schleich Benjamin 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Due to the constant advance of digitalization, ever-increasing amounts of data are being generated. Making decisions based on detailed data analysis promises great potential. Digital platforms play a key role, as their use allows data to be collected, analyzed and used for efficient production in real time. This article will therefore first describe digital ecosystems and digital platforms in more detail and then illustrate their application for data-driven production using an application example. The use of digital platforms represents a significant step forward in creating flexible production networks and helps companies to remain competitive.
Successful Collaborative Governance Building Permanent Residence Post-Natural Disaster in Palu City
Authors: Hasbullah Hasbullah 
Published: May 2024

This study analyses the success of Collaborative Governance in the Construction of Phase I Permanent Residential in the Tondo sub-district after the Earthquake, Tsunami, and Liquefaction on September 28 2018, in Palu City. This research used qualitative methods by collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out in the stages of data collection, condensation, display, and conclusion. The theory applied was the Collaborative Governance Model from 1) Face-to-face dialogue, 2) Trust Building, 3) Commitment to process, 4) shared understanding, and 5) Intermediate Outcomes. The result showed that from the theoretical aspect, the triumph achieved in collaborative governance of permanent housing was because, since the beginning of the direct conversation, an agreement on the division of authority had been reached, wherein the Provincial Nasional Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) prepared the land for the project, the Palu City NDMA was responsible for providing the infrastructure, and the Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation has the competence to build the constant home. The accomplishment of establishing this initial covenant was followed up well, along with the consistency toward trust building, commitment to the process, and shared understanding to attain good intermediate outcomes.
ENRIQUE GARCÍA SANTO-TOMÁS. Signos vitales. Procreación e imagen en la narrativa áurea. Madrid/Frankfurt am Main: Iberoamericana-Vervuert, 2020, 364 pp.
Authors: Bettaglio Marina 
Published: May 2024

Reseña de Signos vitales. Procreación e imagen en la narrativa áurea de Enrique García Santo-Tomás.
SUE E. HOUCHINS AND BALTASAR FRA-MOLINERO, EDS. AND TRANS. Black Bride of Christ. Chicaba, an African Nun in Eighteenth-Century Spain. Nashville: Vanderbilt UP, 2018. 305 pp.
Authors: Cornejo-Parriego Rosalía 
Published: May 2024

Reseña de Black Bride of Christ. Chicaba, an African Nun in Eighteenth-Century Spain de Sue E. Houchins y Baltasar Fra-Molinero (eds. y trads.).
MARÍA ROSA LOJO. Free Women in the Pampas. A Novel about Victoria Ocampo. Ed. and trans. Norman Cheadle. Montreal & Kingston: McGill-Queen’s UP. 2021. 238 pp.
Authors: Tokarz Wojciech 
Published: May 2024

Reseña de Free Women in the Pampas. A Novel about Victoria Ocampo de María Rosa Lojo.
Automated Rain-Sensing Window Closure Redefines Home Comfort
Authors: Al A’roof Asegaf , Iswanto Iswanto 
Published: May 2024

The research on the design and development of an automatic window covering system using a rain sensor presents significant findings and implications. Through the integration of innovative technologies like the rain sensor and direct current motor GW4632-370, the system effectively responds to weather changes by automatically closing windows when it rains, thereby preventing water ingress into indoor spaces. The study's findings underscore the feasibility and practicality of implementing such systems to enhance convenience and protect interior spaces from adverse weather conditions. Moreover, the successful creation of a 3D window frame design and the establishment of the electrical current circuit demonstrate the potential for broader applications in smart home and office automation. However, further research is warranted to optimize the system's efficiency, explore alternative power sources, and assess its long-term durability and reliability in real-world settings.
Highlight:

Integration of rain sensor: Enables automatic window closure during rain.
Utilization of smart home technology: Enhances convenience and weather protection.
Development of electrical circuit: Facilitates seamless operation and energy efficiency.

Keywoard: Automatic window covering, Rain sensor, Smart home technology, Electrical circuit, Weather-responsive system
Efficiency Comparison CRAFT vs. SLP Methods in Production Optimization
Authors: Auliyak Mohammad Misbahul , Sindhi Cahyana Athika 
Published: May 2024

The research conducted at PT. Carma Wira Jatim aimed to optimize the production area layout due to significant challenges stemming from machine delays and material handling inefficiencies. Through systematic layout planning (SLP) and computerized relative allocation of facilities technique (CRAFT), the study proposed improved layouts using Win QSB software. The results indicated differing efficiencies between the CRAFT and SLP methods, with CRAFT demonstrating a 4.5% reduction in total material handling moments compared to the initial layout, suggesting its superiority in this context. These findings underscore the importance of efficient layout design in mitigating production delays and enhancing operational effectiveness. Further research could explore real-time optimization algorithms to adapt layouts dynamically and investigate the impact of layout improvements on overall productivity and resource utilization.
Highlight:

Improved layout design enhances production efficiency.
CRAFT demonstrates superior material handling optimization.
SLP offers systematic planning for layout enhancement.

Keywoard: Production Layout Optimization, SLP, CRAFT, Material Handling Efficiency, Operational Effectiveness
Optimization of treatment of patients with inguinal hernia in combination with recurrence of varicose veins
Authors: Milyukov V. E. , Chernookov A. I. , Kandyba S. I. , Bartosh N. O. , Dondup O. M. , Atayan А. A. , Ramazanov A. A. , Pshmakhova A. Z. , Shadyzheva T. I. 
Published: May 2024

Introduction. In recent years, surgeons have increasingly used combined operations in patients with inguinal hernias and recurrent varicose veins. However, it is necessary to justify the choice of the type and volume of the main and concomitant stages of combined surgery, depending on the individual characteristics of both diseases.Aim. Optimization of surgical treatment of patients with inguinal hernias in combination with relapses of varicose veins.Materials and methods. The study included 39 patients aged 35 to 78 years with inguinal hernias and RVB. Of these, 21 patients who underwent combined operations were included in the main group. The control group included 18 patients who underwent staged hernioplasty, and then after 1–26 months, operations for RVB, or interventions were performed in reverse order. A comparative assessment of the duration of operations, the level of postoperative pain, immediate and long-term results, and the number of complications of uncorrected diseases in two-stage treatment was carried out.Results and discussion. Performing combined operations in this category of patients does not lead to an increase in the level of postoperative complications, it is accompanied by an average increase in the duration of surgery by 33.6 minutes and an increase in the intensity of postoperative pain by 0.8 points, a decrease in temporary disability by 1.2 times.Conclusions. Performing combined operations is the optimal intervention in patients with inguinal hernias with concomitant recurrence of varicose veins. The use of combined operations makes it possible to simultaneously eliminate both diseases and exclude the development of complications from an uncorrected disease, which, with two-stage treatment, was observed in 11.1% of cases and required emergency operations.
Combined use of oral and topical forms of phlebotonics after endovasal laser coagulation
Authors: Chubirko Yu. M. , Kasyanov I. O. 
Published: May 2024

Introduction. The combination of endovasal laser coagulation and miniphlebectomy is actively used in the treatment of Chronic venous diseases, however, the question of improving the management of such patients in the postoperative period remains actual.Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness of the combined use of oral and topical forms of phlebotonics after endovasal laser coagulation.Materials and methods. The study was conducted in 60 patients after surgery divided into 2 comparable (n = 30). The group 1 was treated with MPFF 1000 mg (Detralex) once a day during the perioperative period (10 days before surgery and up to 2 months after) and additionally topical Detragel daily 3 times a day for 10 days after the intervention. The group 2 used heparin topical form for 10 days after surgery. Control was carried out on the 1st day, 10th day after surgery, as well as after 3 and 6 months.Results. In group 1, there was a statistically more significant decrease in the level of pain on days 1 and 10 after surgery (p ≤ 0.05), while the frequency of hyperpigmentation at months 3 and 6 after surgery was also less presented.Conclusions. The combination of endovasal laser coagulation and miniphlebectomy while taking MPFF and a gel based on heparin, escin and essential phospholipids is accompanied by less severe pain and the level of hyperpigmentation in the postoperative period.
Experience of using homeopathic ointment in the treatment of patients with anal itching
Authors: Lichman L. A. , Katorkin S. E. , Andreev P. S. , Davydova O. E. 
Published: May 2024

Introduction. Anal contact or conduction in the anal canal and rectum is a common condition in the coloproctological field, occurring in 5% of the population that affects this country. Treatment consists of hygiene and the use of topical steroids, antibacterial and antifungal agents. No generally accepted attitude towards a private person has been developed.Aim. To study the effectiveness of using homeopathic ointment in the treatment of patients with anal itching.Material and methods. A prospective comparative randomized study was conducted in a specialized advisory center of the Clinics of Samara State Medical University. The study included 96 patients with anal itching without fungal infection of the perianal skin and concomitant purulent pathology. In the main group (n = 46), treatment was carried out using homeopathic ointment in the perianal area 2–3 times a day for 14 days. In the control group (n = 50), treatment was carried out with topical steroid ointments 2–3 times a day for 14 days.Results and discussion. From the data obtained on the use of homeopathic ointment, it follows that it is not inferior in effectiveness to topical steroid ointments in reducing symptoms of the disease (Student’s t-test = 0.35; p > 0.05 and Student’s t-test = 0.28; p > 0.05), and by the number of relapses (χ2 = 0.535; p > 0.05).Conclusion. The use of homeopathic ointment for topical application appears to be a promising new treatment for patients with anal itching and is as effective as topical steroid ointments.
Pengaruh Desain Interior terhadap Kenyamanan Pengguna di Perpustakaan UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh
Authors: Naufal Muhammad , Putri Rachmadani Nisa , Alfitri Mira 
Published: May 2024

Abstract. The college library is a place for students to be used as a science-based recreation area. To fulfill this, a comfort is needed for visitors, especially students, to feel at home and feel / want to continue to linger while in the library. Wicaksana (2016) defines comfort as a relaxed condition, where pain is not felt between all limbs. Factors from the interior of the library also greatly influence students to feel more comfortable when they are in the room in the library. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of user comfort when in the UIN Ar-R aniry library room, especially in the reading area / room which includes lighting, air, and sound efficiency (acoustic) factors. This research uses qualitative methods with descriptive data analysis methods (data coding) and calculations based on the results of questionnaires (Likert scale), observation, and documentation. The results showed that the average visitor was a student of UIN Ar-Raniry and chose to visit in groups, with a frequency of visits ranging from 1 to 3 visits, and a visit time of less than or for 2 hours. Serta prefers to visit during the day (14.00 WIB) to afternoon (16.30 WIB). Common activities are doing assignments or looking for references with the reading room as the most visited area. Based on open questions to respondents and has been categorized, the comfort factor is the reason users want to stay longer in the UIN Ar-Raniry library. Respondent also feels comfortable in terms of lighting and air both naturally and artificially. But for the noise level, occasionally respondents feel a little disturbed due to the sound generated from other users' activities.