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Guidelines for the Development of Jazz Music Education Management in Thailand’s Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Sriputtarin Saran , Sabpaso Pongpittaya , Charanyananda Anak 
Published: November 2023

The objectives of this research were to study 1) the conditions and problems of jazz education management in higher education institutions in Thailand, and 2) the guidelines for developing jazz music education management in higher education institutions in Thailand. Qualitative research methods were employed by collecting data from documents, interviews, observations, and focus group discussions. The findings are as follows: Regarding the conditions of jazz music education management in Thailand’s higher education institutions, in terms of curriculum, the course offered is a four-year Bachelor of Music Program in Jazz Studies; in terms of instruction, there were qualified instructors with expertise in professional jazz, and the educational system allows students to gain knowledge and experience to the fullest extent from the faculty members and external experts; regarding educational resources, enough budgets are allocated for the purchase of educational equipment, and quality instruments and music rooms were provided; regarding measurement and evaluation, there was a measurement and evaluation system that complies with the undergraduate learning benchmarks, teaching strategies were evaluated, and student achievement was assessed according to standard criteria. Meanwhile, the problems were that some courses focused too much on classical music, learners still lacked good basic skills for jazz, the budget for organizing skills-enhancing activities was insufficient, and individual differences made group assessment difficult. Guidelines for the development of jazz music education management in Thailand’s higher education institutions. Jazz music personnel should be prepared to study the history of jazz music and understand its essence. It should be encouraged that learning content be determined, starting from the listening-memorizing-understanding-application. The inspiration and space for jazz music should be promoted in all dimensions of society, and linkages between other types of music and jazz music should be established. Jazz music should be developed based on the area, history, society, and culture of each locality. There should be an integration of what exists in society in education management personnel and agencies in the public and private sectors. As well as other related parties providing cooperation, the jazz music curriculum should be developed in accordance with the undergraduate education framework, national policy and strategy, manpower development policy of the country, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and visions and missions of each university.
РОЗРОБКА СХЕМИ УТИЛІЗАЦІЇ ВІДПРАЦЬОВАНИХ ЛІТІЙ-ІОННИХ БАТАРЕЙ ШЛЯХОМ БІОВИЛУГОВУВАННЯ
Authors: Свєткіна Олена Ю. , Коверя Андрій С. , Овчаренко Аліна О. , Тарасова Ганна В. , Пантелеєва Ольга С. 
Published: November 2023

Хімічні джерела енергії набувають стрімкого розповсюдження у повсякденному житті людини. Ппереважна кількість батарей, що виробляються, відносяться до літій-іонних. Тому питання, пов’язані з поводженням відпрацьованих батарей, зокрема літій-іонного типу, є актуальними з ресурсної, екологічної, соціально-економічної точок зору. В роботі проаналізовані сучасні підходи до утилізації відпрацьованих літій-іонних батарей та надана принципова схема утилізації. Аналіз сучасних розробок та схем дозволив авторам запропонувати екологічно дружню схему утилізації відпрацьованих літій-іонних батарей шляхом біовилуговування. Схема включає підготовку чорної маси до переробки шляхом механоактивації у вертикальному вібраційному млині з подальшим розкладанням хімічних сполук цільових компонентів та переведення їх у розчинну форму. Умови проведення біотехнологічного циклу за участю метаболічного потенціалу ацидофільних мезофільних мікроорганізмів: кількість відхідної маси/бактеріальна суспензія у межах 1 : 44–1 : 56; температура середовища 29–30 °С; значення показника рН в діапазоні 2.2–4.0. На відміну від традиційних схем, запропонована технологія не передбачає пірометалургійного підходу та дозволяє ефективно підготувати чорну масу до вилучення металів та графіту за допомогою дії мікроорганізмів.
SNI e a produção de contrainformações à imprensa paranaense e catarinense sobre as Operações Marumbi e Barriga Verde (1975-76)
Authors: Neves Júnior José Wilson Assis , Lanza Fabio 
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo analisa os processos de produção e difusão das contrainformações a partir dos arquivos inéditos da agência Curitiba do Serviço Nacional de Informações (SNI), relativos às Operações Marumbi (PR) e Barriga Verde (SC) que perseguiram militantes políticos e partidários do PCB nos anos de 1975 e 1976. Para subsidiar a análise e compreensão sob a perspectiva da pesquisa documental, as fontes foram intencionalmente selecionadas no arquivo do SNI dos estados do Paraná e Santa Catarina, que está em processo de sistematização. Como resultados, identificou-se duas frentes distintas da produção de contrainformação que foram distribuídas para ampla divulgação nos órgãos de imprensa: 1º) informes oficiais produzidos por agentes da repressão; 2º) mensagens com autoria atribuída às vítimas que se arrependeram da atuação subversiva. Contudo, em ambas as frentes, foram identificados os elementos ideológicos do anticomunismo característico da doutrina de Segurança Nacional.
Deep learning(s) in gaming disorder through the user-avatar bond: A longitudinal study using machine learning
Authors: Stavropoulos Vasileios , Zarate Daniel , Prokofieva Maria , Van de Berg Noirin , Karimi Leila , Gorman Alesi Angela , Richards Michaella , Bennet Soula , Griffiths Mark D. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBackground and aimsGaming disorder [GD] risk has been associated with the way gamers bond with their visual representation (i.e., avatar) in the game-world. More specifically, a gamer's relationship with their avatar has been shown to provide reliable mental health information about the user in their offline life, such as their current and prospective GD risk, if appropriately decoded.MethodsTo contribute to the paucity of knowledge in this area, 565 gamers (Mage = 29.3 years; SD =10.6) were assessed twice, six months apart, using the User-Avatar-Bond Scale (UABS) and the Gaming Disorder Test. A series of tuned and untuned artificial intelligence [AI] classifiers analysed concurrently and prospectively their responses.ResultsFindings showed that AI models learned to accurately and automatically identify GD risk cases, based on gamers' reported UABS score, age, and length of gaming involvement, both concurrently and longitudinally (i.e., six months later). Random forests outperformed all other AIs, while avatar immersion was shown to be the strongest training predictor.ConclusionStudy outcomes demonstrated that the user-avatar bond can be translated into accurate, concurrent and future GD risk predictions using trained AI classifiers. Assessment, prevention, and practice implications are discussed in the light of these findings.
Bilingual literacy learning in adult education
Authors: Francis Norbert 
Published: November 2023

AbstractCommunity-based literacy teaching workshops attend to the learning needs of new students who have not been able to benefit from enrollment as children in the public school system. The following report from the field calls attention to the special circumstances of this heterogeneous group of literacy learners. The workshop described here engages learners who are literacy learners as well as second language learners of the national language, in this case Spanish. Literacy learning proceeds in parallel with second language learning. The report summarizes a series of informal interviews with students and their teacher and observation of their adult literacy program, during a period of approximately ten years. As such it provides preliminary findings for better understanding the problems of community literacy programs in bilingual communities in general. The tasks of learning to read and write present themselves in a special situation of language contact, that of community language and national language.
El imperativo de la agricultura hoy: cuidar la tierra
Authors: Tobasura Acuña Isaías , Obando Moncayo Franco H. 
Published: November 2023

Desde que los humanos adquirieron conciencia de sus actos han generado relaciones de diverso orden con la tierra y sus habitantes. Con la emergencia de la agricultura, la tierra, de ser un bien libre y disponible para todas las criaturas vivientes, pasó a ser apropiado por los seres humanos para satisfacer necesidades. La tierra adquirió un valor utilitario, para producir alimentos y materias primas, y generar renta y poder político. No obstante, para los campesinos y pueblos indígenas, la tierra, además ha tenido y aún tiene un valor afectivo y sagrado. En esta lógica, la agricultura se constituye en vínculo de los seres humanos con la tierra, que conlleva un imperativo ético: cuidar la tierra, en tanto que esta es uno más de los sujetos de la comunidad ética. En este orden de ideas, este artículo discute el cuidado de la tierra como imperativo ético de la agricultura. Para ello, se analizan y discuten visiones de preservacionistas con visiones técnico-científicas de conservación de suelos.
A study to evaluate adolescent girls\' practises and understanding of menstruation and menstrual hygiene
Authors: Mishra Pooja , Kumari Manisha 
Published: November 2023

Menarche, which is connected to pubertal changes and the start of the ability to procreate, is a marker of femininity for adolescent females in Patna, Bihar. A growth surge and gonadal development take place during this time. preserving a healthy reproductive system is essential for preserving physical health and overall wellbeing. Menstrual hygiene plays a key part in this process. Therefore, it is crucial to spread information about menstruation and associated hygiene starting in adolescence in order to encourage safe practises and lessen the stress that millions of women experience. We recruited 192 Patna-based teenage females from 9th to 12th grades using total enumeration sampling. We received written informed permission from parents and verbal consent from girls before starting the study. The Institute Ethics Committee also approved us. Data collecting resolved participant questions. Out of the 192 females polled, around half of them showed signs of menstrual hygiene knowledge and admitted to using sanitary napkins. Additionally, 40.1% of the girls were aware of the signs and symptoms of poor menstrual hygiene. This study suggests a menstruation and hygiene teaching programme for teenage females in Patna, Bihar. This programme would encourage good menstruation habits in young girls, improving reproductive health and well-being.
Unilateral supernumerary axillary breast secreting milk: A case report
Authors: Gupta Bhavana , Gupta Yajat 
Published: November 2023

Accessory breast tissue or ectopic breast tissue or supernumerary breast tissue is an aberration of normal breast development. It is known to be rare entity which occurs in 0.4 - 6% of women anywhere along the embyologic mammary streak or milk line but more common in axilla. Accessory breast cancer is a rare entity with incidence of around 0.2 - 0.6 %. Routine mammography can miss accessory breast tissue. It is generally bilateral may be unilateral occasionally. General lack of awareness of accessory breast cancer among clinicians has potentially dangerous implications. Knowledge about Accessory breast tissue has important implications for the patient care. If accessory breast tissue is not recognised, then a normal variant may be misdiagnosed as an abnormal lesion like lipoma, lymphadenopathy, sebaceous cyst, vascular malformation and malignancy. Also if surgical treatment is required it needs appropriate operative and post operative management.
Outcomes of a Breast Pump Combining Compression and Vacuum Technology in Exclusively Pumping Mothers of VLBW Infants in the NICU
Authors: Wight Nancy , Turfker Kelley , Spencer Becky , Grassley Jane 
Published: November 2023

Objective:To determine whether exclusively pumping mothers of very low birth weight (VLBW) neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) infants could achieve adequate milk production using the PJ’s Comfort®multiuser breast pump, with its compression and vacuum technology and flexible silicone breast cup.Methods:We employed a single-site, convenience sample, 24-month, prospective, nonexperimental, descriptive study in NICU mothers of VLBW infants who were asked to complete a pumping log for 15 days.Results:Of mothers with complete pumping logs (36/51), the mean time to first pumping was 9.5 hours and the mean number of pumping sessions was 7.4/24 hours. By day 15, 83% reached a milk volume of ≥350 mL/day, 66% reached ≥500 mL/day, and 29% reached ≥700 mL/day. Comments regarding the comfort, ease of use, and features of the pump were very favorable.Conclusions:Using current technologies, PJ’s Comfort®is a cost-effective option for establishing adequate milk production in mothers of VLBW infants in the NICU.
Reasons for the increase in cyber attacks: analysis of technical and non-technical factors
Authors: Vasilyev A. A. 
Published: November 2023

This article presents an analysis of both technical and non-technical factors contributing to the growth in volume and diversity of cyber attacks. Social interaction on the Internet contributes to the increased frequency of cyber attacks and exacerbates destructive consequences that extend beyond technical aspects, impacting societal and personal realms. Software errors, vulnerabilities, and deficiencies in network protocols pose a persistent security threat, particularly amidst the rising number of connected devices and the complexity of managing critical systems. The dynamic nature of attacks and evolving penetration methods make cyber threats highly adaptable to the conditions of the modern network environment.Furthermore, the expanded use of social media and the virtualization of social life bring increased comfort but also provide fertile ground for cyber attacks, amplifying the volume of accessible information for potential malicious actors. The heightened technical proficiency of attackers equips them with new tools for breaching digital security. Concurrently, inadequate awareness and careless user behavior online jeopardize the protection of personal and confidential data.This work demonstrates that cyber risks escalate due to both ongoing technological changes and human actions. Understanding the dynamics of these factors becomes critically important for developing more effective measures to safeguard the digital environment.
LA CONTINUIDAD Y LA REHABILITACIÓN DE LOS SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS ANTE EL CONCURSO PREVENTIVO DEL DEUDOR. SU REGULACIÓN EN EL DERECHO CONCURSAL ARGENTINO
Authors: Gerbaudo Germán E. 
Published: November 2023

En este trabajo se analiza la existencia de deudas por la prestación de servicios públicos frente a la presentación en concurso preventivo del deudor. Se estudia la regulación prevista en el art. 20 de la Ley de Concursos y Quiebras de la República Argentina.
CONTRATOS INTELIGENTES Y EVALUACIÓN DE LA SOLVENCIA EN EL CRÉDITO INMOBILIARIO
Authors: Bárcena Suárez Nicolás 
Published: November 2023

La preocupación del legislador europeo por reducir el riesgo de impago en el mercado de crédito inmobiliario ha reforzado los sistemas de evaluación de solvencia de los estados europeos. El mecanismo más habitual empleado por la banca para medir los riesgos de un contrato de préstamo o crédito es el denominado credit score. La irrupción de la tecnología blockchain y los denominados smart contracts arrojan un nuevo escenario para el ámbito del credit score pero también algunas dudas debido a la ausencia de regulación concreta.
Burden of illness among patients with asthma prescribed inhaled corticosteroids/long-acting β2-agonists
Authors: Zhang Shiyuan , Czira Alexandrosz , Harley Julia , Rothnie Kieran , Lee Lauren , Small Mark 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) plus long-acting β2-agonists (LABA) are recommended for maintenance-only or maintenance and reliever therapy (MART) in patients with asthma. However, real-world data on ICS/LABA as maintenance-only or MART are limited. This study characterized clinical, economic, and humanistic burdens of asthma in Canada, China, Europe, Japan, and the US, using data collected from patients and physicians via a cross-sectional survey (Asthma Disease Specific Programme). Patients were ≥18 years of age with physician-confirmed asthma and receiving fixed-dose ICS/LABA for ≥3 months. Mean physician-reported symptom-free days over the past 30 days ranged from 10.1–20.6 days, and 31.5–34.6% of ICS/LABA users self-reported not well-controlled asthma. SABA co-prescription was reported in 8.8–67.8% of patients. These findings highlight the continued disease burden among ICS/LABA users, with the high level of SABA co-prescription indicating potentially inappropriate prescribing of ICS/LABA as MART or detrimental reliance on SABA medication in addition to MART.
Manipulating Charge-to-Spin Conversion via Insertion Layer Control at the Interface of Topological Insulator and Ferromagnet
Authors: Cho Mann-ho , Kim Jonghoon , Lee Young min , Rho Seungwon , Hong Seok-Bo , Kim Dajung , Park Jaehan , Huh Jaeseok , Jeong Kwangsik 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Owing to their unique electronic properties and potential for charge-to-spin conversion (CSC), topological insulators (TIs) are emerging materials for spintronic applications, particularly in spin-orbit torque magnetoresistive random-access memory. Strong spin-orbit coupling and highly spin-polarized surface states in TIs are key parameters that explain their extremely high CSC efficiency at interfaces with ferromagnetic materials (FMs). Therefore, the performance of TI-based spintronic devices is strongly influenced by the interface between the TI and FM, where various interactions and effects occur, such as atomic intermixing, charge transfer, exchange coupling, and induced magnetism. This study focused on the influence of the insertion layer on the proximity effect occurring in a Co4Fe4B2/Bi2Se3 interface. Various insertion layers, including Au, MgO, and Se, were introduced to modulate the proximity effect from TI to FM and vice versa. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy revealed that the Se insertion layer effectively suppresses the formation of an additional Bi layer, reducing intermixing against Co4Fe4B2. Electrical transport properties such as RXX and RXY under a vertical magnetic field show that the Se-inserted structure features the lowest anomalous Hall angle and exhibits a pristine topological surface state, indicating its potential for improving CSC efficiency. The Se-inserted structure exhibits the highest spin Hall angle among various heterostructures, according to results obtained from spin-torque ferromagnetic resonance. These findings highlight the importance of selecting an insertion layer and controlling the interface to optimize the spin-transport properties of TI-based spintronic devices and provide insights into the design of future spin devices.
Assessment of Dynamical Downscaling Performance over CORDEX East Asia using MPAS-A Global Variable Resolution Model: Climatology, Seasonal Cycle, and Extreme Events
Authors: Cheng YiYuan , Tang Jianping , Lu Yixiong , Fang Juan 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
A 29-year variable resolution climate simulation is conducted from January 1988 to December 2016 using the Model for Prediction Across Scale-Atmosphere (MPAS-Atmosphere) with prescribed sea surface temperatures obtained from ERA-Interim reanalysis. The global variable resolution configuration employed a mesh refinement of 92-25km centered over East Asia (MPAS-A experiment, hereafter), which could preserve multi-scale features within the same model framework. The evaluation of MPAS-A is performed for precipitation, near-surface air temperature, and circulation features against observed climate using combined observational datasets. The MPAS-A experiment exhibited large-scale deviations due to the absence of observational constraints, especially for the northward displacement of rain belts, excessive rainfall over the tropical ocean, and stationary surface air temperature biases tied to specific regions. These deviations can be explained by the simulated circulation, moisture transports, and the relationship between precipitation and convective available potential energy (CAPE). While the simulated seasonal cycles and frequency are dominated by large-scale deviation patterns, certain climate indices demonstrated lower sensitivity in the refined regions, particularly regarding extreme rainfall. This finding underscores the robustness and potential of the variable resolution (VR) approach in obtaining regional information within a single model framework.
Metformin and Dapagliflozin Decrease Fetuin A, Hepatic &amp; Pancreatic Fat and Hepatic Fibrosis in Asian Indians with Type 2 diabetes
Authors: Dutta Koel , Bhatt Surya Prakash , Ghosh Amrita , Gupta Ritesh , Tyagi Kanika , Ansari Irshad Ahmad , Pandey Shivam , Misra Anoop 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Background and Objective: We intended to evaluate the effect of Metformin intervention for 120 days on hepatic and pancreatic fat, hepatic fibrosis, and Metformin and dapagliflozin (DAPA), fetuin A levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Methods: This is a prospective study. Patients (n, 15) were given 1000mg of metformin/day and DAPA for a period of 120 days. Changes in anthropometry, surrogate markers of insulin resistance, body composition, fibroscan, liver, and pancreatic fat and serum fetuin-A were evaluated. Fibrosis-4 index (FIB) for liver fibrosis and hepatic steatosis index (HSI) was calculated.
Results: After 120 days of treatment with Metformin and DAPA, a significant reduction in body weight, body mass index (BMI), %body fat, waist and hip circumferences, and total skinfold thickness was seen. A significant reduction in fetuin-A was seen with both Metformin and DAPA treatment, previously not reported for latter drug. Metformin significantly decreased CAP and kPa (fibroscan) but did not decrease hepatic and pancreatic fat (MRI-PDFF). Furthermore, FIB-4 and HIS scores were significantly decreased after 120 days of treatment with Metformin.
Conclusions: Metformin and DAPA, after 120 days of use, reduced Fetuin A levels, and Metformin decreased FIB-4, HIS score, hepatic fibrosis but not hepatic and pancreatic fat in Asian Indian patients with T2D.
Clinical Trial Number: Clinical Trials.gov: NCT05939921 (11/07/2023).
Dust traps in protoplanetary disks
efficiently form organic macromolecular matter
Authors: Ligterink Niels , Pinilla Paola , Marel Nienke van der , Scheltinga Jeroen Terwisscha van , Booth Alice , Alexander Conel , Riebe My 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

The chondritic building blocks from which Earth formed contain most of their elemental carbon and other volatiles in organic macromolecular matter. This substance is essential to set the chemical composition of terrestrial planets and start the emergence of life, but how it formed is unknown. We demonstrate that this organic macromolecular matter can efficiently form in dust traps – a prominent planet formation mechanism – in the solar nebula. By combining a protoplanetary disk dust evolution model with radiative transfer, we confirm that dust traps host regimes where ice-coated grains receive exceptionally large doses of radiation of several 10’s of eV molecule-1 year-1. This allows for the processing of approximately 4% of the total disk ice reservoir from simple molecules into complex macromolecular matter in a matter of decades. This finding shows that planet formation and the emergence of organic macromolecular matter that sets habitable conditions, are intimately linked.