bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
WERE THE MANUFACTURING COMPANIES RESILIENT IN THE FACE OF COVID-19 OR DID THEY TAKE ADVANTAGE?
Authors: Sabău-Popa Claudia Diana , Rus Luminita , Florea Adrian , Ban Olimpia-Iuliana , Dzitac Simona , Marcu Olivia Andreea
Published: July 2024

The research paper aims to build a composite index of the financial performance of companies, to find if the impact of the COVID-19 crisis was significantly positive for most manufacturing companies listed on Bucharest Stock Exchange, and to look if the manufacturing companies were resilient being prepared with savings that could have mitigate the effects of this pandemic crisis. The results of the FE model selected show that 31.67% of the company’s equity variation is justified by the two independent variables, the stronger correlation of equity being with reserves. Based on the composite index of financial performance built, the manufacturing companies were grouped in three clusters: a cluster with low financial performance companies (z < 4), a cluster with good financial performance companies (4 ≤ z ≤ 8) and a cluster with high financial performance companies (z > 8). The third cluster groups the most analysed companies, on which the pandemic crisis had a positive impact, which achieved the highest financial performance; they are those companies that “take advantage” from the COVID-19 crisis, adapting their business strategy to the market conditions imposed. The article adds value to the specialty literature by building the financial performance’s composite indicator, clustering the manufacturing companies by financial performance’ Z-score.
First record of the genus Dolichosoma Stephens (Coleoptera, Dasytidae) from China, with two newly-recorded species
Authors: Miao Jialin , Liu Haoyu , Tong Junbo , Yang Yuxia
Published: July 2024

Dolichosoma Stephens, 1830 is small genus belonging to the tribe Dasytini of the family Dasytidae (Coleoptera, Cleroidea), with two subgenera and five species hitherto known. It is widespread in the Palearctic Region of Eurasia, but has never been reported from China until now.

The genus Dolichosoma Stephens, 1830 is reported from China for the first time, with discoveries of two newly-recorded species, including D. (Dolichomorphus) femorale Morawitz, 1861 and D. (Dolichosoma) lineare (Rossi, 1794) from Xinjiang Autonomous Region. They are re-described in detail and illustrated with habitus, ultimate abdominal tergites and sternites and genitalia of both sexes, as well as tarsal claws of male. In addition, a macrohabitat photograph and a distribution map of the two species occurring in China are provided.
Computational design and validation of siRNA molecules to silence oncogenic CTNNB1 mRNA as a potential therapeutic strategy against hepatitis B/C virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Fajardo Lauren Emily , Macalalad Mark Andrian , Odchimar Nyzar Mabeth , de Guzman John Christian , Orosco Fredmoore
Published: July 2024

The majority of hepatocellular carcinoma cases are caused by infection with hepatitis B (HBV) or C (HCV) viruses. CTNNB1 is the most mutated oncogene in HBV- and HCV-associated tumors. CTNNB1 mutations can lead to β-catenin accumulation, resulting in tumor progression. Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) can be used to silence CTNNB1 mRNA. After prediction and evaluation, four siRNAs were found to have the highest silencing potential. All four siRNAs had an acceptable GC content, no palindromic sequences, no off-targets, were thermostable, and had accessible target sites. Molecular docking of the siRNAs to Argonaute 2 demonstrated favorable docking scores within the binding pocket for three siRNAs. Molecular dynamics simulations and binding energy calculations demonstrated that the siRNAs steadily remained in the binding pocket. In this study, three siRNAs were successfully designed to silence oncogenic CTNNB1 mRNA as a therapeutic strategy against hepatocellular carcinoma and warrant further in vitro and in vivo validation.
Crisis Response in Nursing Education: An Integrative Review of Nursing Program Adaptation to COVID-19
Authors: Cuevas Pearl , Butawan-Diaz Gina , Hernandez Monina , Ramos Mary Dioise
Published: July 2024

Purpose:

This integrative review sought to systematically examine and synthesize published research on crisis response to identify ways in which undergraduate nursing education programs in various countries adapted to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Method:

A computerized search of CINAHL, Science Direct, and Web of Science databases was performed. The literature search, review, and data extraction process followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) format of identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion.

Results:

Digital learning technology platforms were used in undergraduate nursing education in various ways to adapt to the teaching and learning challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusion:

Teaching and learning methodologies identified included online lectures and webinars; interactive virtual learning experiences, such as videos, presentations, quizzes, games, and other web-based interactive forms of multimedia files and textual content; and virtual simulations for nursing skills and tele-health experience.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2024;63(7):445–451.]
Peer Collaborative Clinical Decision Making in Nursing Simulation: A Theoretical Framework
Authors: Ngo Thye Peng , Burke Draucker Claire , Barnes Roxie L. , Kwon Kyungbin , Reising Deanna L.
Published: July 2024

Background:

Collaboration and decision making among nursing students are essential competencies in nursing education. However, how students collaborate and make decisions in simulation is a complex phenomenon and not well understood. This study aimed to develop a framework that describes peer collaborative clinical decision making (PCCDM) among nursing students in simulation.

Method:

Charmaz's constructivist grounded theory method was used. The sample included 32 participants (16 dyads) from two nursing programs.

Results:

The PCCDM framework described three interrelated functional domains (cognition, behavior, and emotion) experienced through three interrelated processes (awareness, communication, and regulation), alternating between individual and collaborative spaces and changing across time according to the simulation's acuity levels.

Conclusion:

The PCCDM framework provides a model that reflects how these processes unfold over time in simulations, which can be applied in nursing simulation, classroom, and clinical settings that require students to make collaborative decisions.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2024;63(7):435–443.]
Harnessing chickpea bacterial endophytes for improved plant health and fitness
Authors: Abdullaeva Yulduzkhon , Mardonova Gulsanam , Eshboev Farkhod , Cardinale Massimiliano , Egamberdieva Dilfuza
Published: July 2024

Endophytic bacteria live asymptomatically inside the tissues of host plants without inflicting any damage. Endophytes can confer several beneficial traits to plants, which can contribute to their growth, development, and overall health. They have been found to stimulate plant growth by enhancing nutrient uptake and availability. They can produce plant growth-promoting substances such as auxins, cytokinins, and gibberellins, which regulate various aspects of plant growth and development. Endophytes can also improve root system architecture, leading to increased nutrient and water absorption. Some endophytes possess the ability to solubilize nutrients, such as phosphorus and potassium, making them more available for plant uptake, and fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) is a major legume crop that has mutualistic interactions with endophytes. These endophytes can benefit the chickpea plant in various ways, including higher growth, improved nutrient uptake, increased tolerance to abiotic and biotic stressors, and disease suppression. They can produce enzymes and metabolites that scavenge harmful reactive oxygen species, thus reducing oxidative stress. Moreover, several studies reported that endophytes produce antimicrobial compounds, lytic enzymes, and volatile organic compounds that inhibit the growth of fungal pathogens and trigger systemic defense responses in plants, leading to increased resistance against a broad range of pathogens. They can activate plant defense pathways, including the production of defense-related enzymes, phytoalexins, and pathogenesis-related proteins, thereby providing long-lasting protection. It is important to note that the diversity and function of chickpea-associated endophytes can vary depending on factors such as variety, geographical location, and environmental conditions. The mechanisms behind the plant-beneficial interactions are still being intensively explored. In this review, new biotechnologies in agricultural production and ecosystem stability were presented. Thus, harnessing chickpea endophytes could be exploited in developing drought-resistant cultivars that can maintain productivity in arid and semi-arid environments, crucial for meeting the global demand for chickpeas.
Aproximación a la proxemia de la blanquitud: representaciones y experiencias entre población no blanca de Madrid
Authors: González-Güeto Joy Helena
Published: July 2024

Como campo emergente en Latinoamérica y España, los estudios críticos de la blanquitud ahondan en su construcción histórica. Sin embargo, pocas investigaciones se han centrado en la blanquitud como estrato de la experiencia cotidiana para la población no blanca. Por eso, para analizar las formas en que las representaciones sobre la blanquitud y su materialidad hacen parte de la experiencia cotidiana de las personas no blancas en Madrid, este artículo traza un vínculo entre las aportaciones recientes de los estudios sensoriales socioantropológicos, los estudios postcoloniales de la blanquitud y los relatos de la experiencia de personas no blancas habitantes de distritos periféricos como Carabanchel, Villaverde, Usera, Tetuán y Lavapiés. Este itinerario permitirá concluir que, para las personas no blancas de Madrid la blanquitud se presenta como un parámetro para el funcionamiento institucional, un esquema perceptivo que informa la acción social excediendo la presencia física de cuerpos blancos y como un estrato de la experiencia que puede habilitar o limitar varios tipos de movimiento: la circulación a través de las instituciones, el ascenso a través de las clases y el desplazamiento de los cuerpos en el espacio.
Fascinación estética y separación de juicios en la imitación de prototipos negativos: casos de inversión en la mímesis
Authors: Jiménez González Marcos
Published: July 2024

Desde el inicio de la Modernidad, la narrativa ha evolucionado tanto como lo ha hecho el pensamiento, apreciándose de un modo sustancial en los giros del gusto y en la construcción de personajes. Bajo esta premisa, en el presente artículo se analizan las diferencias entre los prototipos ejemplares y no ejemplares de la ficción, poniendo el foco en el medio audiovisual. Partiendo de la teoría de la imitación y de la imitación de prototipos establecida por Javier Gomá, se revisan algunos arquetipos de personajes amorales que, compartiendo su carácter no ejemplar, despiertan una fascinación estética ajena y contraria a la que provocan en el ámbito de la moral. Con el objetivo de dar una explicación a este fenómeno, se acude a la separación de juicios establecida por Friedrich Schiller y por otros teóricos que siguen su estela, como Adam Kotsko, y se señalan las posibles contradicciones implícitas en la faceta amoral de los personajes, cuando su carácter no ejemplar supone una referencia para sectores sociales concretos, convirtiéndose la ficción en el punto de partida del proceso imitativo.
Du transhumain au posthumain : quels droits fondamentaux ?
Authors: Mahalatchimy Aurélie , Nicolas Guylène
Published: July 2024

Les droits fondamentaux, pensés pour et par l’homme, s’appliquent aux êtres humains en ce qu’ils appartiennent tous à la même catégorie juridique des personnes physiques. Pourtant, ceux-ci sont ébranlés par des évolutions biotechnologiques capables de changer l’espèce humaine. Dans une approche prospective, nous développons deux hypothèses visant à explorer sur quels fondements juridiques pourraient se placer les relations entre les humains et les hommes augmentés. D’un côté, les droits fondamentaux s’appliqueraient aux transhumains, tant que ceux-ci seront reconnus comme des êtres humains. Les valeurs d’unité de l’humanité reposant sur l’égale dignité, la justice sociale et la fraternité pourraient en effet permettre d’endiguer les évolutions transhumanistes pour préserver une part dominante d’humanité chez les transhumains. D’un autre côté, les évolutions biotechnologiques mèneraient à une fracture au sein de ces valeurs d’union des hommes. L’ère du posthumanisme conduirait alors à repenser les relations juridiques entre les hommes et les posthumains, que ces derniers ne soient plus suffisamment humains pour être reconnus comme des sujets de droit, ou qu’ils soient reconnus comme de nouveaux sujets de droit.
As disciplinas escolares como campos em (trans)formação
Authors: Martinache Igor
Published: July 2024

Este artigo analisa as duas primeiras décadas de existência da disciplina Ciências Econômicas e Sociais (SES) no ensino médio francês (1965-1985). Com base em uma análise de arquivos do Ministério da Educação Nacional da França, complementada por entrevistas com agentes sociais que tiveram notável atuação nesse percurso, busca-se evidenciar a formação de um “campo social”, cujos participantes estavam envolvidos em um “trabalho conflituoso” de definição da legitimidade do ensino de Ciências Econômicas e Sociais. Três fases são destacadas durante o período estudado: a primeira consistiu em fazer com que as disciplinas vizinhas aceitassem a existência desse novo ensino, a segunda envolveu a homogeneização de um corpo docente em um contexto de escassez de especialistas na área e a terceira viu a autonomia do projeto inicial ser questionada pelos defensores da padronização desse ensino.
Die stad en sy omgewing: Inleiding tot nedersettingsgeografie
Authors: Oberholster A.G.
Published: July 2024

No abstract available.
Die moontlike ligging van die ou Franse Hugenote kerkie (1694-1716) met sy Oude Kerk Grond en die historiese omliggende plase te Drakenstein
Authors: Van Breda P.
Published: July 2024

No abstract available.
Modeling the Impact of Proactive Community Case Management on Reducing Confirmed Malaria Cases in Sub-Saharan African Countries
Authors: Wang Yifan , Wang Xingjian , Gurbaxani Brian , Gutman Julie R. , Keskinocak Pinar , Smalley Hannah K. , Thwing Julie
Published: July 2024

Malaria continues to be a major source of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Timely, accurate, and effective case management is critical to malaria control. Proactive community case management (ProCCM) is a new strategy in which a community health worker “sweeps” a village, visiting households at defined intervals to proactively provide diagnostic testing and treatment if indicated. Pilot experiments have shown the potential of ProCCM for controlling malaria transmission; identifying the best strategy for administering ProCCM in terms of interval timings and number of sweeps could lead to further reductions in malaria infections. We developed an agent-based simulation to model malaria transmission and the impact of various ProCCM strategies. The model was validated using symptomatic prevalence data from a ProCCM pilot study in Senegal. Various ProCCM strategies were tested to evaluate the potential for reducing parasitologically confirmed symptomatic malaria cases in the Senegal setting. We found that weekly ProCCM sweeps during a 21-week transmission season could reduce cases by 36.3% per year compared with no sweeps. Alternatively, two initial fortnightly sweeps, seven weekly sweeps, and finally four fortnightly sweeps (13 sweeps total) could reduce confirmed malaria cases by 30.5% per year while reducing the number of diagnostic tests and corresponding costs by about 33%. Under a highly seasonal transmission setting, starting the sweeps early with longer duration and higher frequency would increase the impact of ProCCM, though with diminishing returns. The model is flexible and allows decision-makers to evaluate implementation strategies incorporating sweep frequency, time of year, and available budget.
Birth Outcomes Related to Prenatal Zika, Dengue, and Other Flavivirus Infections in the Zika en Embarazadas y Niños Prospective Cohort Study in Colombia
Authors: Tannis Ayzsa , Newton Suzanne , Rico Angelica , Gonzalez Maritza , Benavides Monica , Ricaldi Jessica N. , Rodriguez Helena , Zambrano Laura D. , Daza Marcela , Godfred-Cato Shana , Thomas Jennifer D. , Acosta Jacqueline , Maniatis Panagiotis , Daniels Jonathan B. , Burkel Veronica , Ailes Elizabeth C. , Valencia Diana , Gilboa Suzanne M. , Jamieson Denise J. , Mercado Marcela , Villanueva Julie M. , Honein Margaret A. , Ospina Martha L. , Tong Van T.
Published: July 2024

Zika virus (ZIKV) infection in pregnancy is associated with severe abnormalities of the brain and eye and other adverse outcomes. Zika en Embarazadas y Niños was a prospective cohort study conducted in multiple Colombian cities that enrolled pregnant women in their first trimester. Specimens collected from pregnant women (n = 1,519) during February 2017–September 2018 and their infants (n = 1,080) during June 2017–March 2019 were tested for prenatal ZIKV infection by nucleic acid amplification tests or IgM antibody testing. Zika virus infection in pregnancy was present in 3.2% of pregnant women (incidence rate [IR] per 1,000 person-months = 5.9, 95% CI: 4.3–7.8). Presumptive ZIKV infection was present in 0.8% of infants (IR = 1.6, 95% CI: 0.7–2.9). Five percent of infants with prenatal ZIKV exposure or infection presented with Zika-associated abnormalities; 4.7% were small for gestational age. Understanding the risk of ZIKV infection during pregnancy and associated adverse outcomes can help inform counseling efforts.
Imported Loiasis at a Clinical Reference Center in Germany: A Retrospective Case Series
Authors: Nordmann Tamara , Ruge Julia , Tappe Dennis , Ramharter Michael
Published: July 2024

Loiasis is a rarely imported infectious disease that is often difficult to diagnose and treat. Here we describe clinical features and treatment outcomes of 11 patients with imported loiasis seen at a German reference center between 2013 and 2023. Clinical presentations varied by patient origin, with eye-worm migration and ophthalmological symptoms being more common among patients from endemic areas and Calabar swelling, subcutaneous swelling, and pruritus more prevalent among returning travelers from nonendemic regions. Eosinophil counts were higher in returning travelers. Diethylcarbamazine was most commonly used for treatment either as monotherapy in combination with ivermectin or with albendazole and ivermectin, respectively. In one patient, long-term follow-up indicated treatment failure after the first course of treatment. Another traveler was prescribed chemoprophylaxis with diethylcarbamazine after experiencing repeated infections due to long-term residence in a high-risk region in Cameroon.
Effects of Treatment Model on Bone Metabolism in Patients with Severe Hemophilia A
Authors: Akyol Şefika , Önen Göktepe Şerife Şebnem , Akgün Ayşegül , Balkan Can
Published: July 2024

Improving bone health and preventing osteoporosis is an essential approach for hemophilia patients. Regarding precautions, the treatment model may affect bone health. To detect the effect of a treatment model (prophylaxis/on-demand treatment) on bone metabolism in patients with severe hemophilia A was the primary aim of this study. The biochemical markers of bone metabolism and bone mineral density were obtained from the patients enrolled in the study. No statistically significant differences were found between the groups due to the limitations of the prophylaxis group, such as adaptation problems, personal differences, and type of prophylaxis.
Religious tourism and climate change: a qualitative study on India’s sinking Himalayan town
Authors: Jasrotia Aruditya , Singh Pramendra
Published: July 2024

Religion serves as an identifier that goes beyond national boundaries, and, as a result, it has an impact on numerous environmentally significant actions. Therefore, understanding its influence is crucial in addressing climate change-related issues that are inherently transboundary. To comprehend the cultural aspects of climate change, it is essential to acknowledge its religious dimensions. Given that climate change is interwoven with human activities, it is also intertwined with religion’s influence on human behavior and lifestyle. In light of this, the present study is designed to explore the factors that are responsible for the climate- and environment-related issues in the Himalayan town of Joshimath from the religious perspective. This study adopts a qualitative approach, involving semi-structured interviews conducted with local residents. To attain the study’s objectives, thematic and content analysis was used to examine the data via NVivo 12. The study identifies four factors intertwined with religion that are leading to climate change, namely: (1) perception and faith; (2) consumption patterns; (3) willingness to take action; and (4) geographical location. Analysis also revealed that religion influences numerous facets of lifestyle that impact the environment. The findings from this study will provide valuable assistance to policy makers in creating a suitable framework to sustain the destination. Furthermore, the research contributes theoretically by examining the overarching connection between religion and climate change.
Collaborative Research on the Educational Outcomes of Classical Reading Education : Focused on Diagnosing the Educational Performance of four Korean Universities
Authors: Yoon Seungjoon , Kwon Soonkoo , Seo Boyoung , Choi Yoonkyoung , Choi Inson
Published: July 2024

The new rise of classical reading education is one of the important features of liberal arts education in recent years. This study aims to diagnose the performance of classical reading education through pre- and post-surveys of students taking classical reading courses at four universities in Korea, and analyze the results to determine what specific outcomes classical reading education can achieve. Based on a total of 339 students who took a classical reading course in the second semester of the 2023 academic year at four universities, two in the Seoul metropolitan area and one each in the Chungcheongbuk-do and Daegu/Gyeongbuk regions, the results showed that classical reading education promotes not only reading comprehension but also communication, creativity, and problem-solving efficacy, despite the characteristics and differences in the course operation of each university. In particular, classical reading education was found to foster contextual reading, the three-dimensional reading of texts, and inferential reading. Through discussions and debates with classmates, reflective writing, and reflection, the classical reading experience allows students to grow and mature by developing a precise and in-depth understanding of the text, as well as through the discovery of new content and meanings that they hadn't noticed before. These experiences, coupled with the results of fostering students' creativity and increasing their problem-solving efficacy, support the benefits of classical reading. Classical reading has also been shown to positively change students' personal and contextual interest in academics. This change in students' willingness and attitude toward academics is very important because it is closely linked to the development of an active learning approach. This study confirms that classical reading education has the effect of broadening and deepening thinking, stimulating and satisfying intellectual curiosity and thirst for knowledge, and renewing students' commitment and attitudes toward their lives and their studies. In particular, the fact that these outcomes were not identified at the level of individual universities, but were common to four universities in different regions, serving students at different levels, and operating in different ways, proves this study to be an objective confirmation of the universal outcomes of classical reading education. A more politicized analysis of the specific factors that drive these outcomes and the search for effective teaching methods is a future task.
Folding Imperfections: Mixed Methods Insight Into the Limits of Curriculum Change for the Trinidad and Tobago Primary School Curriculum Rewrite
Authors: De Lisle Jerome ,   The University of the West Indies, Harry Sharmila ,   The University of the West Indies
Published: July 2024

We theorize on the limits of curriculum change in countries of the Caribbean and Global South using integrated evidence derived from a qualitatively driven, mixed methods evaluation (MME) of the Primary School Curriculum Rewrite (PCR) in Trinidad and Tobago. We use a folding metaphor and implementation science to explain how an imperfect system might produce a flawed curriculum product that misdirects sensemaking and generates resistance during curriculum change. The formative process evaluation consisted of two complete research projects, with the second qualitative project prioritized. Project 1 was a quantitative survey of 454 teachers in 58 schools. Project 2 was a multiple case study of subjectivities-in-action in 9 schools of varied implementation outcomes. Findings from Project 1 showed mostly acceptable implementation outcomes and small associations between antecedents and outcomes. However, findings from Project 2 suggested that 6 of 9 schools were classified as nonusers, defined as implementing institutions with most teachers still exploring or installing the new curriculum or reverting to the old curriculum. In the thematic, cross-case analysis, participants at the various sites identified curriculum imperfections, inadequate training, and work intensification as core barriers to change. To achieve curriculum change, Caribbean countries such as Trinidad and Tobago will require improved systems for curriculum engineering.
Scholarly Research in Education in the Caribbean: Retrospect and Prospect
Authors: Jennings Zellynne ,   The University of the West Indies, Mona
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this paper is to reflect on research conducted by Caribbean scholars over a period close to three decades and to recommend some gaps in research that need to be filled in the future.
Success and Failure in Educational Reforms: Contrasting Cases from Belize and Jamaica
Authors: Jennings Zellynne
Published: July 2024

The forces that affect educational reform are numerous and unpredictable. They include, for example, the fact that key leaders may leave in the midst of implementation, or funding from international aid agencies may cease. Government policy could also change in the midst of the reform’s implementation. In fact, the effectiveness of the implementation stage of the change process is critical for the success of educational reform; and yet it is at this stage that many of the problems are encountered.
The Future of Research in the Caribbean: The Roles and Responsibilities of Caribbean Scholars in Producing Knowledge for the Region
Authors: Griffith Stafford ,   The University of the West Indies
Published: July 2024

The discussion in this article will focus primarily on the role of scholars in Anglo-Caribbean universities. While teaching is an important responsibility of a university, for Caribbean institutions research should be equally important, if not more important, at this juncture of Caribbean development. Scholars in Caribbean institutions have a responsibility to pursue research and knowledge generation to support the development of the Region.
Beginning Teachers as Change Agents—for Sustainable Societies
Authors: Down Lorna ,   The University of the West Indies
Published: July 2024

Based on findings from a study of beginning teachers’ concepts of professionalism in Jamaica, this paper argues for the development of pedagogy in teacher education to address sustainability. The findings indicate that at the core of beginning teachers’ concept of the teacher as a professional is that of the teacher as a change agent. What these teachers mean when they speak of change agents and change agency is the subject of this paper. Specifically the paper analyzes prospective and beginning teachers’ understanding and practice of change agency within the context of one of the critical philosophies of our times—that of sustainability. The analysis reveals the gaps and limitations of their understanding and practice. The paper concludes by suggesting how teacher education pedagogy, focused on sustainability, would have enabled these teachers to be effective change agents.
Green Building and Energy-Efficient Design
Authors: Pavate Vinayak , Deshmukh Vikram Dilip , Kolekar Arghya , Mendapara Ami , Patil Shreyas , Amrutatti Sachin
Published: July 2024

In the modern era, the rapid expansion of infrastructure is a crucial indicator of a country's development. However, this growth must be balanced with environmental conservation to ensure the well-being of humans and other living organisms. The construction industry, a significant development driver, is also a primary source of environmental pollution, contributing to approximately 40% of air pollution. The production and transportation of construction materials, particularly cement and steel, are primary culprits. These processes release substantial amounts of CO2, a greenhouse gas that deteriorates the ozone layer and exacerbates global warming. Cement production accounts for 8-10% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions, while steel manufacturing contributes about 5-10%. These emissions harm the environment and adversely affect human living conditions. Although it is challenging to eliminate CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, adopting sustainable living practices, such as the construction of green buildings, offers a viable path toward mitigation. Green or sustainable buildings are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to minimize adverse environmental impacts and promote occupant health and well being. These structures aim to reduce resource consumption, increase energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, and decrease the overall environmental footprint compared to traditional buildings. By prioritizing Sustainability, green buildings present an effective strategy to address the ecological challenges the construction industry poses, paving the way for a more sustainable and harmonious relationship between development and the natural world.
O QR code enquanto recurso educacional nas aulas de Educação Física: uma narrativa descritiva
Authors: Silva André Magno Gomes da , Oliveira Marcio Romeu Ribas de
Published: July 2024

Objetivo deste artigo foi descrever a utilização do QR code enquanto recurso educacional nas aulas de Educação Física. O presente estudo originou-se a partir de um recorte de uma sequência didática de um professor que fazia parte de uma formação continuada. Tanto a pesquisa quanto a formação foram estruturados por meio dos pressupostos das pesquisas colaborativas. Como resultado e consequência de uma situação-problema, emergiu-se a necessidade de incluir os smartphones na sequência didática e, por conseguinte, a utilização do QR code enquanto recurso educacional. Os resultados e discussões foram elaborados a partir da narração descritiva. Em síntese, a metodologia adotada parece ser a mais apropriada para formações do tipo em serviço, os smartphones foram incluídos para fins pedagógicos e o QR code pode ser um recurso educacional, desde que seu uso seja contextualizado e problematizado.
The Role of Brand Image in Mediating the Influence of Brand Ambassador and Electronic Word of Mouth on Purchase Intention on Product Scarlett Whitening
Authors: Al-Fatwa Anissa , Siagian Dergibson , Dema Yosef
Published: July 2024

In the era of globalization and modernization, the growth of internet users in Indonesia reflects significant changes in people's lifestyles, including their beauty and skin care needs. Skincare has become an essential part of the beauty routine, heavily influenced by societal perceptions of beauty. This research focuses on Scarlett Whitening, a local beauty brand, which experienced a decline in sales starting in July 2023. The method used in this research is a causal method with structural equation modeling (SEM). This study aims to investigate the impact of electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM) and brand ambassadors on purchase intentions. The results show that while brand ambassadors do not significantly influence purchase intention, e-WOM does. Furthermore, brand image acts as a mediator between e-WOM and purchase intention, but does not mediate the influence of brand ambassadors.
EDUKASI PENGGUNAAN ANTIBIOTIKA TERHADAP KADER POSYANDU DESA SIWAL, BAKI, SUKOHARJO
Authors: Nafisah Umi , Trisna Dewi Aptika Oktaviana , Meilana Safrida Frida
Published: July 2024

Penyakit infeksi merupakan masalah kesehatan yang banyak terjadi di negara berkembang. Obat yang digunakan dalam mengatasi penyakit infeksi adalah antibiotik. Antibiotik diberikan kepada penderita infeksi dengan tujuan untuk menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri atau membunuh bakteri terutama bakteri penyebab penyakit. Akan tetapi, penggunaan antibiotik yang tidak tepat akan mengakibatkan masalah tersendiri, dimana bakteri menjadi kebal dan penyakit akan lebih susah untuk diobati, yang dikenal dengan istilah resistensi antibiotik. Pemahaman masyarakat yang memadai tentang antibiotik sangat penting untuk meningkatkan keberhasilan terapi dan mencegah resistensi antibiotik. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang antibiotik untuk menurunkan angka kejadian resistensi antibiotik. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah dengan penyampaian materi, diskusi tanya jawab, serta pretest dan post test untuk mengukur pemahaman masyarakat tentang penggunaan antibiotik. Kegiatan diikuti oleh 24 kader Posyandu Kelurahan Siwal, Kecamatan Baki, Kabupaten Sukoharjo. Setelah dilakukan kegiatan edukasi terkait penggunaan antibiotik, terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan dan pemahaman peserta tentang antibiotik. Hal ini terlihat dari hasil post test yang mengalami peningkatan dibandingkan dengan hasil pretest.
PELATIHAN MEDIA DIGITAL BAGI PENGURUS OSIS SMK ANALIS NASIONAL SURAKARTA SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN BRAND SEKOLAH
Authors: Lestari Eni
Published: July 2024

Perkembangan teknologi yang pesat mempengaruhi perilaku kehidupan saat ini. Media sosial menjadi sesuatu yang sangat digemari oleh kalangan anak muda baik untuk mencari hiburan ataupun sebagai sumber informasi. Penggunaan media sosial Instagram yang tepat membawa pengaruh positif salah satunya sebagai upaya meningkatkan promosi sebuah brand. Sebagai pengurus osis SMK Analis Kesehatan, dimana pemahaman terkait media digital sangat minim diperoleh. Hal ini mendorong pengurus osis smk analis mendapatkan wawasan yang luas terkait platform media sosial sebagai alat promosi kegiatan. Sebagai salah satu sekolah swasta di kota Surakarta hal ini tentu sangat membantu untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan Masyarakat untuk studi lanjut disekolah tersebut. Bagaimana pengurus osis mampu memanfaatkan media digital Instagram sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan branding sekolah. Metode dalam penelitian ini yaitu dengan service learning. Metode ini digunakan karena memiliki kedekatan tujuan akademik serta pengajaran. Dengan metode ini peserta yaitu pengurus osis mendapatkan paparan materi dan bisa secara langsung mengaplikasikan materi tersebut. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian pelatihan media digital Instagram bagi pengurus osis SMK Analis Kesehatan Surakarta yaitu mendapatkan pemahaman terkait media digital Instagram serta bagaimana memanfaatkan media tersebut sebagai salah satu alat promosi untuk meningkatkan branding kampus dengan cara membuat konten yang menarik dari kegiatan yang telah dilakukan oleh pengurus osis. Materi disampaikan dalam bentuk paparan yang mudah dipahami dan mudah diaplikasikan secara langsung oleh peserta
EDUKASI LITERASI DIGITAL MEDIA SOSIAL UNTUK MENCEGAH PENYEBARAN BERITA HOAKS PADA SISWA SMP
Authors: Mulyanto Dody , Susanto Agus , Pambudi Rahma Ayu , Fitriyaningsih Dwi , Anggraeni Nadia Isabela , Daud Nur Anisa , Latifa Saldila Lintang Putri
Published: July 2024

Penggunaan teknologi digital semakin mendominasi kehidupan sehari-hari, sehingga literasi digital menjadi kunci utama bagi generasi muda untuk berhasil menavigasi dunia online dengan bijak. Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) yang difokuskan pada literasi digital di SMP Negeri 2 Wonosari, Kabupaten Klaten, menjadi upaya penting dalam menghadapi tantangan tersebut. PkM ini bertujuan meningkatkan pemahaman siswa tentang penggunaan media sosial secara bijak. Kegiatan PkM dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan pendekatan penyulusan. Kegiatan  meliputi perkenalan, pre-test, penyampaian materi menggunakan media presentasi PowerPoint (PPT), sesi tanya jawab, dan post-test. Kegiatan ini dihadiri oleh 30 siswa kelas 7. Selama kegiatan didapat hasil adanya peningkatan pengetahuan. Peningkatan ini ditandai dengan hasil pre-test menunjukkan rata-rata nilai pemahaman awal peserta sebesar 6.61, sedangkan hasil post-test menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dengan rata-rata nilai sebesar 9.79. Kegiatan PkM ini berjalsan dengan lancar. Peserta aktif terlibat dalam proses pembelajaran, menunjukkan minat yang tinggi dalam literasi digital, dan suasana kegiatan yang menarik memotivasi mereka untuk belajar lebih lanjut. Ini menekankan pentingnya upaya meningkatkan literasi digital di kalangan siswa SMP untuk mempersiapkan mereka menghadapi era digital saat ini.
A influência da craniotomia descompressiva no desenvolvimento de hidrocefalia: uma revisão
Authors: Souza Lorena Ferreira Fernandes de , Batista Pedro Machado , Souza Graciano Samuel Ferreira de , Vignoli Nathalia Akemi , Oliveira Victória Nunes
Published: July 2024

Introdução: A craniotomia descompressiva é um procedimento neurocirúrgico vital utilizado no manejo de condições neurológicas agudas, como trauma craniano grave, hemorragia intracraniana e infarto cerebral extenso. Este procedimento envolve a remoção parcial do crânio para aliviar a pressão intracraniana elevada e prevenir lesões cerebrais secundárias. No entanto, apesar dos benefícios consideráveis, como a redução da mortalidade e melhoria dos desfechos neurológicos, há uma preocupação crescente com as complicações pós-operatórias, particularmente a hidrocefalia.  Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura a respeito da influência da craniotomia descompressiva no desenvolvimento de hidrocefalia. Materiais, sujeitos e métodos: Este artigo de revisão foi elaborado com base na análise de artigos científicos e revisões publicadas e referenciadas em bases de dados como Medline/PubMED, SciELO e Cochrane, abrangendo o período de 1990 a 2024. Além disso, foram consultados manuais e diretrizes relevantes na área da neurocirurgia. Resultados e discussão: Evidências recentes indicam uma associação significativa entre a craniotomia descompressiva e o aumento do risco de desenvolvimento de hidrocefalia pós-operatória. Os mecanismos subjacentes a essa complicação ainda não estão completamente elucidados, mas fatores como a reabsorção inadequada do líquido cefalorraquidiano e alterações na dinâmica do fluxo cerebrospinal parecem desempenhar um papel crucial. Considerações finais: O reconhecimento precoce e o manejo adequado da hidrocefalia pós-craniotomia descompressiva são essenciais para minimizar o impacto negativo sobre os desfechos clínicos e a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Estratégias de prevenção e tratamento devem ser individualizadas, levando em consideração os fatores de risco específicos de cada paciente e as características da lesão neurológica subjacente.
Bloqueio de nervo periférico e dor rebote: revisão da literatura
Authors: Verde Guilherme Moura Lima , Silva Giovana de Souza da , Corrêa Fernanda Gomes Ferreira Zago
Published: July 2024

Introdução: O bloqueio do nervo periférico é uma técnica anestésica utilizada para proporcionar analgesia regional em diversas cirurgias e procedimentos médicos. Esta técnica envolve a administração de anestésicos locais próximos aos nervos periféricos para interromper a transmissão de sinais de dor, permitindo procedimentos cirúrgicos menos dolorosos e reduzindo a necessidade de anestesia geral. Objetivo: Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar o fenômeno da “dor rebote” em pacientes submetidos a procedimentos com utilização de bloqueio de nervo periférico, aliado ao efeito rebote da anestesia periférica. Materiais e métodos: Para a elaboração deste artigo foram consultados artigos científicos e de revisão publicados no PubMED e Scielo. Resultados e discussão: Cerca de 12 a 24 horas após a realização de uma cirurgia feita com bloqueio de nervo periférico, o retorno da sensibilidade pode vir acompanhado de uma dor muito intensa, chamada de “dor rebote”. Ela afeta negativamente a qualidade do sono e ainda não tem um mecanismo desencadeante definido. Os estudos ainda não têm grande significância clínica, porém sugerem que seja um efeito colateral dos bloqueios dos nervos periféricos. Por outro lado, a dor pós-operatória parece não ter relação apenas com o bloqueio de nervos periféricos. Em um estudo feito em pacientes submetidos a descompressão do túnel do carpo, 8,5% dos pacientes apresentaram a síndrome dolorosa complexa regional, sem ter nenhuma correlação com o método anestésico utilizado. Considerações finais: Considerando não ser um efeito colateral raro, deve-se sempre considerar a avaliação da dor rebote na prática clínica. É ideal o uso de técnicas adequadas que evitem a lesão do nervo, uma adequada analgesia perioperatória e analgesia precoce no pós-operatório, visando prevenir a ocorrência, o que está relacionado a um melhor desfecho clínico. É necessário abranger o estudo sobre essa temática, pois ainda existem muitas questões desafiadoras do tema, sendo importante estudar sua fisiopatologia e seus fatores de risco associados às consequências a longo prazo.
Distúrbio de insônia crônica como fator de risco para Acidente Vascular Cerebral: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Silva Júnior Carlos Henrique , Teixeira Pedro de Menezes e Souza Melo , Cavalcante Filho Carlos Augusto , Piva Daniela Dal
Published: July 2024

Introdução: O acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) está entre as principais causas de mortalidade global. No entanto, há fatores de risco ainda não totalmente identificados, como o transtorno de insônia crônica, cuja influência se evidencia pela íntima ligação entre a qualidade do sono e a saúde cardiovascular. Objetivo: O presente artigo tem por objetivo avaliar a associação entre distúrbio crônico de insônia e o risco de AVC em adultos, por meio de uma revisão sistemática. Materiais/sujeitos e métodos: Para a elaboração deste artigo, foram avaliados estudos publicados em inglês e português, disponíveis nas plataformas Medline, Lilacs e Scielo entre 2016 a 2022. Resultados e Discussão: Entre os artigos identificados, encontrou-se certa associação entre insônia e AVC. No entanto, foram observadas inconsistências nos critérios diagnósticos de insônia, sem respeitar a cronologia e os fatores indicados por classificações já estabelecidos. Os resultados sugerem que a insônia crônica não é um fator de risco direto para o AVC, mas, sim, atribuível a fatores diretos, como hipertensão, inflamação sistêmica e disfunção endotelial. Considerações Finais: Não existem dados suficientes para determinar que o transtorno crônico de insônia se configura como um fator de risco independente para AVC. A análise aponta para a existência de uma possível relação, sugerindo-se para estudos posteriores o uso de critérios e instrumentos padronizados. A insônia crônica, portanto, pode ser um fator modificável que, se devidamente tratado, pode ajudar a reduzir a incidência de AVC.
Doença de Parkinson de início precoce: revisão crítica da literatura
Authors: Muniz Vitória de Alencar Gaspar Westarp , Oliveira Renata Sanches de , Carneiro Pedro H G
Published: July 2024

Introdução: A doença de Parkinson foi descrita pela primeira vez em 1817, pelo médico James Parkinson, no texto científico “An Essay on The Shaking Palsy”. O Parkinson é uma doença neurodegenerativa caracterizada por sintomas motores e não motores. Objetivo: fazer revisão da literatura médica a  respeito da Doença de Parkinson de início precoce. Materiais/sujeitos e métodos: Para compor este trabalho científico foram consultados artigos no google acadêmico, SciELO e PubMED. A pesquisa dos artigos foi limitada à filtragem doença de Parkinson e tremor essencial, entre os anos mais recentes, nos idiomas português e inglês. Resultados e discussão: Considerada a segunda doença neurodegenerativa mais prevalente em todo o mundo, ela, geralmente, afeta indivíduos entre 40 e 50 anos (Liu, Wu, Zhao, 2015). Entretanto, no final do século XX, foram identificados casos com sintomas iniciais entre as idades de 21 e 39 anos. Considerações finais: Até o momento, não foi encontrada uma cura para Doença de Parkinson, sendo seu tratamento o controle de sintomas, com tratamento não farmacológico com terapia ocupacional, fisioterapia e fonoterapia e medicamentoso, sendo o fármaco mais associado a essa enfermidade o Levodopa, que associa-se a melhora da bradicinesia e rigidez, porém sem efeito significativo no tremor.
Relação entre COVID-19 e Síndrome de Guillain-Barré em adultos: revisão sistemática
Authors: Oliveira Rafael Bezerra de , Queiroz Pedro Felipe dos Santos , Panini Victoria de Oliveira , Silva Isabella Martins Canuto Pontes da , Lima Arthur Bassolli Larcher
Published: July 2024

Introdução: A pandemia de COVID-19, causada pelo coronavírus SARS-CoV-2, trouxe à tona diversas complicações neurológicas associadas à infecção. Uma dessas complicações é a Síndrome de Guillain-Barré (SGB), uma condição rara e grave em que o sistema imunológico ataca os nervos periféricos. Este estudo visa examinar e sintetizar as evidências disponíveis sobre a relação entre a infecção por COVID-19 e a incidência de Síndrome de Guillain-Barré em adultos. Objetivo: demonstrar a correlação de casos da SGB em pacientes que foram contaminados pelo COVID-19. Ainda, demonstrar o espectro clínico desta síndrome nesses casos, e os que podem evoluir com piores prognósticos correlacionados com pacientes não infectados pelo COVID-19. Materiais, Sujeitos e Métodos: Foi realizada a busca nas bases PubMed, Lilacs, Scielo e Medline utilizando-se as palavras-chaves: “Covid-19”, “Síndrome de Guillain Barré” e “Adultos” e seus respectivos em língua inglesa. Foram incluídos artigos nos idiomas inglês e português publicados nos últimos 5 anos, utilizando-se uma metodologia de revisão sistemática da literatura. Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados da revisão indicam uma possível associação entre COVID-19 e o desenvolvimento de SGB, embora a incidência continue sendo rara. A maioria dos casos reportados apresentou sintomas de SGB algumas semanas após a infecção por COVID-19, sugerindo um possível mecanismo imunomediado. As manifestações clínicas variam desde fraqueza leve até paralisia grave, com alguns pacientes necessitando de ventilação mecânica. Além disso, a revisão destacou que a heterogeneidade nas manifestações clínicas e nos resultados dos pacientes pode estar associada a fatores como idade, comorbidades e a gravidade da infecção por SARS-CoV-2. Considerações Finais: Pesquisas atuais apontam que a infecção por SARS COV-2 alavancaria a SGB, uma vez que segue o padrão infeccioso de outros agentes virais que contribuem para GBS, porém ainda são necessárias descobertas biomoleculares mais detalhadas.