bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Malawi: What are the implications that aspartame is now a “possible carcinogen”?
Authors: Muula Adamson S.
Published: October 2023

Aspartame is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener 200 times sweeter than sucrose. It is commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages. Aspartame is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide category. It (aspartame) was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1974. Its approval was revoked in 1980 before being re-instated a year later. It is one of the most studied food additives in the human food supply. Because of its low caloric value, it is often a preferred sweetener when there are concerns of weight gain, an attribute glucose and sucrose do not have (it is an ingredient of many diet drinks and chewing gum), the latter being, among other concerns, obesitogenic and diabetogenic.
Malawi’s LGBTQI controversy
Authors: Kavinya Thengo
Published: October 2023

Same-sex sexual activity is prohibited in Malawi under the Penal Code, which criminalises acts of ‘carnal knowledge against the order of nature’ as well as ‘gross indecency’; proclaiming a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.
Anopheles funestus sensu stricto Giles (Diptera:Culicidae) bites after sunrise at two rural villages in northern Malawi and its implications for malaria vector control
Authors: Mzilahowa Themba , Gowelo Steven , Chiphwanya John , Bauleni Andrew , Mukaka Mavuto
Published: October 2023

Introduction Malawi has scaled up distribution and use of LLINs but their effectiveness depends on vector behaviour. This study reports information on where and when peak biting takes place by Anopheles vectors at two study sites in northern Malawi. MethodsThe study was carried out at a single village each in Nkhata Bay and Karonga districts, northern Malawi. Monthly, three teams of four people each sampled mosquitoes using Human Landing Collections (HLCs) from 6.00 pm to 6.00 am. Mosquitoes were counted and identified by PCR. Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites were detected by ELISA and an entomological inoculation rate was estimated. ResultsA total of 4,668 and 2,079 mosquitoes were sampled in Nkhata Bay and Karonga districts respectively. An. funestus s.s was common (91.3%; n = 2,611) in Nkhata Bay while An. arabiensis was common (96.9%; n = 706) in Karonga. Pf sporozoite rates varied from 0.8% (4/484) to 3.3% (51/1558). Individuals in Nkhata Bay received more bites (approx. 200 bites/ person/ night) compared to Karonga (approx. 50 bites/ person/ night). An. funestus was more likely to bite indoors (p=0.002) while An. arabiensis was (p=0.05) more likely to bite outdoors. Furthermore, An. funestus peak biting was in the early morning hours from 4:00 am (approx. 331 and 177 bites/ person/ night indoors and outdoors respectively) and remained high till 6:00 am. An. arabiensis peak biting (approx. 63 and 62 bites/ person/ night indoors and outdoors respectively) was around mid-night (12:00). An EIR of 108.4 infective bites/ person/ year was estimated for Nkhata Bay compared to 9.1 infective bites/ person/ year for Karonga.Conclusion An. funestus s.s. had a considerable Pf sporozite infection rate and EIR. The shift in biting behaviour shown by this species poses a challenge to malaria control. Further studies are required to understand the biting behaviour of Anopheles vectors in Malawi.
Homogenizing coordinates through the use of the active CORS in Ghana
Authors: Abukari Osman Mohammed , Acheampong Akwasi Afrifa , Osah Samuel , Ayer John
Published: October 2023

In this study, the course towards determining the homogeneous three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of the newly established active Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS), based on ITRF2014 in Ghana, is revealed. The aim is to address coordinate inconsistencies and inhomogeneity in the published positions of the new active CORS in Ghana. In order to attain homogeneity, the coordinates of two primary control points, GCS 305 and GCS 306, were obtained using AUSPOS online services via email. These were subsequently used as reference stations to compute the position of the LISAG_KUMASI CORS. Adjustments to the position coordinates were performed using Topcon Tools v8.2.3 software at a 1mm standard deviation.  The adjusted coordinates of LISAG_KUMASI were used as the reference points to compute the positions of the LiSAGNet CORS in differential mode by using 24 hour data for 11 consecutive days. The GPS data covered DoY 284 to DoY 295 in 2021. The final positions of the CORS, computed by this approach, indicate some differences from the officially published coordinates of the same CORS, confirming the suspicion of inhomogeneity in the source coordinates used in determining the coordinates of the local CORS. Furthermore, a test network, consisting of five COR stations, was designed and used to address the coordinate inconsistencies in the officially published coordinates. Using the officially published coordinates as reference inputs, the ROVER I station was fixed by three different CORSs, thus resulting in average coordinate variabilities of 2.78m and 0.80m in the northing (N) and easting (E) directions, respectively. Through substitution, the coordinates computed in this study as reference inputs, namely, the ROVER I station, were fixed by the same three CORSs, thus resulting in a coordinate variability of 0.002m and 0.006m in the northing (N) and easting (E) directions, respectively. The analysis revealed inconsistencies and inhomogeneity in terms of the officially published coordinates. It is, therefore, recommended that the officially published coordinates of the CORS be replaced by the adjusted homogeneous and consistent values determined through the approach adopted in this study.
Investigating the efficiency and capabilities of UAVs and Convolutional Neural Networks in the field of remote sensing as a land classification tool
Authors: Wesson Cameron , Britz Wilma , Duker Robbert
Published: October 2023

The study aimed to determine the efficacy and capabilities of using high-resolution aerial imagery and a convolutional neural network (CNN) to identify plant species and monitor land cover and land change in the context of remote sensing. The full capabilities of a CNN were examined, including testing whether the platform could be used for land cover and the evaluation of land change over time. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was used to collect the aerial data of the study area. The CNN was encoded and operated in RStudio, while digitised data from the input imagery were used by the programme as training and validation data. The object in this respect was to learn about the relevant features of the landscape, and thereafter to classify the Opuntia invasive plant species. Accuracy assessments were carried out on the results to test the efficacy of the aerial imagery in terms of its accuracy and reliability. The classification achieved an overall accuracy of 93%, while the kappa coefficient score was 0.86. CNN was also able to predict the land coverage area of Opuntia to be within four percent (4%) of the ground truthing data. A change in land cover over time was detected by the programme after the manual clearing of the plant had been undertaken. This research has determined that the use of a CNN in remote sensing is a very powerful tool for supervised image classifications. It can be used for monitoring land cover in that it is able to accurately estimate the spatial distribution of plant species and to monitor the growth or decline in the species over time. As such, it is an efficient methodology and its use in remote sensing could be extended.
Reducing the risks of nuclear war—the role of health professionals
Authors: Abbasi Kamran , Ali Parveen , Barbour Virginia , Bibbins-Domingo Kirsten , Rikkert Marcel GM Olde , Gong Peng , Haines Andy , Helfand Ira , Horton Richard , Mash Bob , Mitra Arun , Monteiro Carlos , Naumova Elena N. , Rubin Eric J. , Ruff Tilman , Sahni Peush , Tumwine James , Yonga Paul , Zielinski Chris
Published: October 2023

No abstract.
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis among tuberculosis suspects at a tertiary hospital in Benin City, Nigeria: A retrospective study
Authors: Ehondor Tada Ogie , Ibadin Ephraim Ehidiamen
Published: October 2023

There is paucity of data on extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) subsets in Nigeria despite contributing to the burden of tuberculosis. This study investigated extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) among tuberculosis (TB) suspects presenting at a tertiary health facility in Benin City, Nigeria. Patients' clinical and laboratory records domiciled at the DOTS clinic, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria, were extracted. Appropriate statistical tools were deployed to analyze data retrieved between January 2018 and December 2020. A total of 683 suspected TB cases were reported, among these, 360 (52.7%) had pulmonary TB while 28 (4.1%) had EPTB. Of this number, 21 (5.6%) males were EPTB positive, while 7 (2.3%) females were positive: an association was observed between the male gender and EPTB (OR = 2.567; 95%CI= 1.076, 6.122; p = 0.0451). A significant increase in yearly prevalence of EPTB was also observed across the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 (p = 0.0442). No statistical significance was observed between age and EPTB as well as HIV status and EPTB (p> 0.05). Lymphadenitis was the most frequent clinical presentation of EPTB. The prevalence of EPTB was 4.1%. Our findings call for concerted efforts of all stakeholders in order to reduce the prevalence of EPTB to the barest minimum.
Morfobiometria de frutos, sementes e plântulas de Khaya grandifoliola
Authors: Campos Marcos Lopes de , David Andréia Márcia Santos de Souza , Pinto Deyvisson Rodrigues , Rocha Ruthelly Viereca Sena , Alves Franson Ronner Pereira , Figueiredo Josiane Cantuária , Paraizo Eliene Almeida
Published: October 2023

Objetivou-se neste trabalho realizar a caracterização morfobiométrica de frutos, sementes e plântulas de Khaya grandifoliola. Os frutos foram caracterizados pela avaliação do comprimento, diâmetro e espessura do pericarpo, e as sementes pelo comprimento, largura, espessura, peso de 1.000 sementes e grau de umidade. Foi também analisada a morfologia da germinação e das plântulas. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística descritiva e as sementes agrupadas em classes, por meio de uma distribuição de frequência, conforme o seu comprimento. Os frutos de K. grandifoliola são do tipo cápsula com deiscência longitudinal, polispérmicos, com aproximadamente 48 sementes de predominância intermediária e forma achatada, com leve extensão no tegumento e levemente alada. As sementes possuem comprimento variando de 19,84 a 38,31 mm, largura de 18,10 a 20,77 mm e espessura de 2,25 a 2,82 mm, peso de 1.000 sementes de 274,12 g e grau de umidade de 6,8%. A protrusão da raiz primária é visível a partir do quinto dia após a semeadura, e a germinação é do tipo hipógea criptocotiledonar, com formação de plântulas aos 14 dias, com folhas primárias de coloração verde-avermelhada. Os resultados obtidos são importantes para auxiliar na definição de metodologias e futuros acréscimos nas RAS sobre K. grandifoliola.
Izydora Dąmbska’s ethics and the culture of narcissistic individualism
Authors: Branicki Wacław
Published: October 2023

The first section of the article presents axiological ethics as seen by Izydora Dąmbska. In the second section, the interpretation of Dąmbska’s moral actions and her approach to life is presented from the perspective of axiological ethics. In the third part, the specifics of the culture of narcissistic individualism are discussed as an environment that hinders the experience and understanding of emotional states that allow for the recognition of values. The last section focuses on the author’s interpretation of Dąmbska’s ethics. According to this view, feelings experienced and thought through in silence form the basis for learning values. This can inspire pedagogical efforts to effectively train the moral competence of people living in the culture of narcissistic individualism.
Family determinants of social maladjustment and juvenile delinquency according to Natalia Han-Ilgiewicz
Authors: Perska-Gradowska Paulina
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to review the key thoughts of Natalia Han-Ilgiewicz on the causes of social maladjustment and criminal delinquency in minors, related to the family environment. The text is based on the analysis of the content of selected works and research by the Polish scholar. According to Han-Ilgiewicz, among the most important causes of social maladjustment related to the functioning of the family are inadequate child-rearing practices and contacts, lack of strong family ties, the improper structure of relations in the family, and imitation of inappropriate behaviours.
Hanna Wentlandtowa (1906–1994) – Woman-Soldier, Promoter of Education, Precursor of Health Education and Health Promotion
Authors: Gaweł Anna
Published: October 2023

The article presents the professional, social, and academic profile of Hanna Wentlandtowa. Her work centred around the idea of spreading education and culture, which she pursued from the interwar period to the 1980s. As an ardent patriot, she served in the structures of the Home Army during World War II. Wentlandtowa’s achievements in the field of hygiene and health education are part of the development of the modern concept of health education.
Julia Kisielewska (1874–1943) i jej wkład do praktyki i myśli pedagogicznej
Ewa Wiśniewska
Authors: Wiśniewska Ewa
Published: October 2023

Julia Kisielewska (1874‒1943) and her contribution to pedagogical practice and thought:
The article presents the profile of Julia Kisielewska (1874‒1943), a publicist, literary critic, teacher and social worker, who lived and worked at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Moreover, the study shows the most important facts from her life, literary work, as well as pedagogical and social activities. Her journalistic and teaching activity was developed at the highest level. She is the author of over one hundred and fifty publications in magazines of the Young Poland and the interwar period, as well as several textbooks for teaching history at school. She was an eminent teacher, organizer and social worker. Kisielewska worked in girls’ schools of various types. For twenty years, she managed schools for girls in Płock. At that time, she was a well-known and respected person. Unfortunately, today Julia Kisielewska remains practically forgotten despite her interesting biography and rich legacy.
How Do Work Discipline, Compensation And Competence Influence Employee Productivity?
Authors: Pramesti Wenny Arimah , Azizah Siti Nur
Published: October 2023

Islamic banks require employee productivity, where employee productivity indicates the continuity of bank business productivity. This research aims to analyze the extent to which work discipline, compensation, and competence impact employee productivity. The research uses a quantitative approach with primary data in the form of a questionnaire. The data analysis technique uses partial least squares structural equation statistical modelling, and data processing is carried out using SmartPLS 3.0 software. The population of this study was all employees of Bank Muamalat, Yogyakarta’s main branch office (MBO), totalling 65 people. The research sample consisted of 65 employees selected using a saturated sampling procedure. The research results show a positive and statistically significant impact between work discipline and employee productivity. However, the results of this study did not identify a significant impact between compensation and competency on employee productivity. The results of this research can complement existing theories and can be used as material for consideration and information for Bank Muamalat Yogyakarta’s MBO in making decisions to increase employee productivity.
Factores asociados a la productividad en empresas de alquiler de maquinaria pesada, en Cuenca-Ecuador
Authors: Padilla Pesántez Elsa Lorena , Tinto Arandes Jaime , Solis Muñoz Juan Bautista
Published: October 2023

Tanto a escala nacional como mundial, las empresas se enfrentan a una recesión económica y a las ramificaciones del bloqueo obligatorio, que han dado paso a nuevas formas de colaboración y la necesidad de fomentar las habilidades y competencias contemporáneas para dinamizar las prácticas empresariales y superar la crisis financiera. Dentro de los confines del territorio ecuatoriano, la investigación que analiza explícitamente los determinantes que influyen en la productividad en diversas categorías o tipos de empresas no aborda directamente el análisis de los factores relacionados con la productividad en los establecimientos de arrendamiento de equipo pesado. El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar los factores asociados a la productividad en empresas de alquiler de maquinaria pesada, en Cuenca-Ecuador. La investigación es de exploratoria, descriptiva, trasversal y correlacional, la población finita para el estudio fue de 70 sujetos de investigación, el criterio es censal. Los resultados dan cuenta de una correlación fuerte entre las variables independientes y la productividad. Se concluye que las habilidades gerenciales, la innovación tecnológica, la autonomía y la capacitación son factores clave influyen en la productividad en las empresas de alquiler de maquinaria pesada, no obstante, la interacción de estos elementos es compleja y tiene un impacto significativo en la productividad de estas empresas, de tal manera, que la correlación directa y sólida entre estas variables y la productividad proporciona información valiosa para la formulación de políticas y estrategias que faciliten la toma de decisiones bien fundamentada.
Railways of India. Time to update and upgrade
Authors: Zakharov V. B. , Komarov E.
Published: October 2023

By the second decade of the XXI century, the railway transport of India came up with an important result — the Program announced on April 1, 1992, called Unigauge for the transfer of the railway network to a single gauge of 1676 mm was basically completed. In 2022, the operational length of wide-gauge roads on the Indian railway network was 65,094 km, or 95.7 % of its entire length. This opened up the possibility of creating a modern uniﬁed railway transport system and organizing its optimal interaction with other modes of transport.

The management of the railway transport of India, represented by the Ministry of Railways, has focused efforts on the modernization of all components of the large railway economy — strengthening track structures, upgrading bridge facilities, introducing modern means of ensuring train trafﬁc and transportation safety, updating rolling stock. The basis for improving the work of railway transport is the electriﬁcation of railways, the completion of which is planned in the next decade.

All decisions taken to modernize railways are aimed at reducing operating costs, improving efﬁciency, environmental cleanliness, comfort and speed of passenger travel, reducing the delivery time of goods, as well as improving the safety of transportation by rail.
Modern methods for calculating transport infrastructure objects for progressive collapse
Authors: Pegin P. A. , Shulgin A. A.
Published: October 2023

Modern Russian methods for calculating transport infrastructure objects for progressive collapse have been analysed and classiﬁed. An overview of the methods implemented in the SCAD and LIRA computer systems has been made. The transport infrastructure objects of the frame scheme have been calculated for progressive collapse with the removal of the supporting element. The results of the calculation of the frame scheme, taking into account additional parameters: damping of elements; joint work of the ﬂoor and steel structure elements; physical and geometric nonlinearity have been analysed. Analytical, statistical and mathematical methods were applied.

It has been established that the existing software systems have sufﬁcient functionality for calculating transport infrastructure objects in a static, dynamic, linear and non-linear problem setting. The results of calculations performed in different computer systems show different results in dynamic and quasi-static methods.

The necessity of adjusting the existing Russian building codes, taking into account the calculation procedures in modern computer systems, is revealed.
Evaluation of the Efﬁciency of the Use of Hopper Cars with Aluminum Alloy Bodies
Authors: Boronenko Yu. P. , Komaidanov A. A. , Drobzhev S. M.
Published: October 2023

The use of aluminium and its alloys in the world history of car building began in the 30s of the last century.

The paper considers various types of cars made using aluminium alloys produced in different countries, as well as an assessment of the effect of the use of cars with bodies made of aluminium alloys in the Russian Federation. The effect was determined for three parties of the transportation process: car owners, the carrier and the consignor. The paper calculated the effect of using a hopper car made of aluminium alloys model 19-1299 with an axle load of 25 tf in comparison with hopper cars with steel bodies with an axial load of 25 and 23.5 tf. It is shown that for the consignor and the carrier, the use of a car with an aluminium body by reducing the tare weight and increasing the carrying capacity brings a signiﬁcant economic effect, at the same time, as for the owner of the car, there is a reasonable increase in the price of the car by 25–30 %. The purchase of cars with aluminum bodies is more expensive for the owner, and therefore it is necessary to increase the rental rate to compensate for the costs or take measures for state support.
The Influence Of The Management System And Teacher Performance On The Quality Of Learning At MTs Bilingual Muslimat NU Pucang Sidoarjo
Authors: Mubarok M. Khusni , Rofiah Zakiatur
Published: October 2023

School as institution formal, informal and non-formal education requires good management  for ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the educational process in order to achieve objective education. Teacher, as factor main in the learning process teach, play role key in reach quality more education  good. Quality Education is very dependent on teacher performance, and quality teachers are needed For fulfil demands society. A number draft management explain management as tools, energy, systems, processes, tasks and efforts used For reach objective organization. Function management involve planning, organization, guidance, coordination, supervision, and communication. Performance, on the other hand, involves achievement, ability work, and the results that have been achieved achieved. Teacher performance is very important in reach quality more education  good. Therefore  that, researchthis entitled " Influence System Management and Teacher Performance Quality Learning at MTs Bilingual Muslimat NU Pucang Sidoarjo " for explore impact system management and teacher performance towards quality learning at school that.
How Can Paraguay Promote Skills through Korea TVET ODA?
Authors: Lee Nanchul , Lee Miyeong
Published: October 2023

Korea has continued steady growth in its official development assistance volume. Korea provided USD 2.2 billion, representing 0.14 percent of its gross national income (GNI) in 2020. Korea’s ODA budget has grown steadily. The Korean ODA project is expected to continue to increase in the field of TVET (technical vocational education and training) for developing countries. In early stage, the ODA project has been centered on Asian developing countries, but it is gradually expanding to Latin America and Africa. This paper analyzes the economy and ODA support status of Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, and Peru which are Korea's key ODA partners. Among the four countries, Paraguay's TVET and ODA current status are intensively focused. Through this, a plan for improving ODA performance and establishing a vocational education and training system is suggested.  Suggestions for the improvement policies are as establishment of goal, vision and strategy for national TVET policy, establishment of comprehensive coordination mechanism between the government and the private sector, and establishment, promotion of TVET system and program.
Long-Term Efficacy of Dupilumab for the Treatment of Prurigo Nodularis: A Case Series
Authors: Klepper Edward M
Published: October 2023

Prurigo nodularis is a chronic, pruritic dermatologic condition that results in nodule formation on the skin that is often treatment refractory and can impair quality of life. The underlying biological mechanism of prurigo nodularis formation is not completely understood, however, many affected patients have an underlying atopic diathesis. Existing therapies provide inadequate outcomes. Dupilumab has recently been approved for the treatment of prurigo nodularis, however, long term efficacy beyond one year has yet to be established. Here we present a series of four patients with prurigo nodularis that were successfully treated with dupilumab and maintained efficacy with a range of 26 months to 79 months.
Review of Autoimmune Retinopathy and Its Association with Melanoma and Other Malignancies
Authors: Klepper Edward M
Published: October 2023

Autoimmune Retinopathy (AIR) is an immune-mediated degenerative retinal disorder affecting retinal cell function leading to progressive vision loss. This review aims to quantify documented AIR cases in the literature; and elucidate common visual symptoms, AIR and cancer diagnosis chronology and autoantibodies’ role in AIR pathophysiology. A literature search extracted 58 Melanoma-Associated Retinopathy (MAR) and 76 Cancer-Associated Retinopathy (CAR) cases; CAR primarily consisted of lung, endometrial, ovarian and breast cancer. The majority of MAR cases presented with a melanoma diagnosis preceding onset of AIR symptoms, while the majority of CAR cases presented with AIR symptoms preceding the diagnosis of malignancy. MAR patients experienced nyctalopia and photopsias while CAR patients experienced vision loss, photopsias and nyctalopia. Anti-recoverin is the most well-established antibody implicated in AIR pathogenicity. However, autoantibodies to α-enolase, aldolase A and C, transducin-α, carbonic anhydrase II, arrestin, GAPDH and Transient Receptor Potential cation channel, subfamily M, member 1 (TRPM1) are also key components of retinal degeneration. AIR is likely caused by antibodies-targeting retinal antigens aberrantly expressed in cancer cells-penetrating the blood-retinal barrier and cross-reacting with retinal cell antigens, inducing retinal pathology. It may be appropriate to include AIR vision panel screening as standard of care for individuals with personal/family history or signs/symptoms of retinopathy or cancers for early detection and intervention.
Epidemio-clinical Aspects of Presbyopia at the University Hospital of Bouake
Authors: EFK BILE Philippe
Published: October 2023

Aim of this study was to contribute towards a better understanding of presbyopia in the subject, with a view to improving its management.

Materials and methods: This was a descriptive and analytical retrospective study of the medical records of patients who were received and followed up in the ophthalmology department of the CHU de Bouaké for presbyopia. It took place from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2017, a period of 5 years.

Results: The prevalence was 09.16%. %. The mean age of patients was 51.62 years with extremes of 40 and 86 years. Females predominated (55.61%), with a sex ratio of 0.8. Craftsmen were the most represented socio-professional group (30.49%). Of the total number of patients seen, 34.98% were already wearing corrective lenses. The age of first presbyopia correction was 50.39 years, with extremes of 40 and 82 years for males. For women, it was 51.49 years, with extremes of 40 and 86 years (Table 3). For the 637 male patients, the mean addition value for near vision was 2.02 diopters, with extremes of 1.00 and 5.00 diopters. For the 798 female patients, it was 2.11 diopters, with extremes of 0.75 and 7.50 diopters (Table 4). Presbyopia was isolated in 5.64% of patients.
Operative Treatment of Peritrochanteric Osteoporotic Fractures with Proximal Femur Locking Compression Plate: A Consecutive Study
Authors: Fatima Syeed Aalishan
Published: October 2023

Advances in modern medical science have increased life expectancy and the incidence of peritrochanteric fractures. Conventional implants such as sliding hip screws and angular blade plates can be used to effectively treat these fractures, but proximal femoral locking compression plates offer superior three-dimensional fixation and angular stability. From December 2012 to May 2015, 40 peritrochanteric fracture treated with LCP (Locking Compression Plate) were studied prospectively. With an average age of 69.77 years (range: 60 -80 years), there were fifteen females and six males. Patients with multiple fractures, open fractures, co morbidities, pathological fractures and more than 3 weeks old fractures were excluded. After six weeks, partial weight bearing was initiated and serial radiographs were taken at six, twelve and two months. 1.5 years later, union was achieved. The peritrochanteric fractures were categorized by AO classification. In our study, the majority of patients (n=21) had A1 fractures, with A1.1 (n=13 patients) being the most common, followed by A1.3 and A1.2 (n=5 and n=3, respectively). In our study, seventeen patients had A2 fractures, with A2.1, A2.2 and A2.3 occurring in eight, four and five patients, respectively. We only had two patients in A3 and one each in A3.1 and A3.2. The surgery ranged from 50 to 90 minutes, with a mean of 69 minutes (SD 11.29). In our study, complications included superficial wound infection in two individuals and deep infection in one patient. Three patients (n=3) developed Coxavara with shortening and one patient had a screw back out. At the final follow-up, patients were evaluated using the Modified Harris Hip Score. Our study found that LCP plates are more useful for unstable peritrochantric fractures in elderly osteoporotic patients, with a higher percentage of Coxavara in our study. This can be prevented by delaying weight bearing in unstable fractures. However, there was no control group to compare our results with other modalities of treatment.
Melhorando as funções executivas de crianças por meio de exergames: uma breve revisão
Authors: Moraes Bruna Lethicia Jubé , Ramos Isabela Almeida , Cavalcante Alex de Oliveira , Silva Robson Conceição , Pedrosa Valéria dos Santos , Miranda Juliana Macedo , De Almeida Pedro Marques , Leite Claudia Dias
Published: October 2023

Os exergames ou videogames ativos, possibilitam que ações corporais reais sejam transformadas em movimentos virtuais e podem ser um novo recurso para estimular a modulação cognitiva, o que inclui as funções executivas. O objetivo do estudo foi investigar os efeitos da utilização de exergames no funcionamento executivo de crianças neurotípicas. O estudo caracteriza-se como uma breve revisão da literatura com buscas realizadas em abril de 2023 nas bases de dados eletrônicas MEDLINE/PUBMED, LILACS, SCIELO e COCHRANE. Foram utilizados os descritores em ciências da saúde em português e inglês: exergames, função executiva, controle inibitório, memória de trabalho e flexibilidade cognitiva, encontrados no título e no resumo de cada artigo. Foram incluídos artigos originais publicados entre 2000 e 2023, estudos realizados com crianças neurotípicas, publicados nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol e disponibilizados na íntegra. Dos 262 encontrados, sete atenderam aos critérios. Observou-se que grande parte dos estudos com exergames tinham duração entre 30 e 60 minutos, com intensidade moderada, cujos principais jogos utilizados eram de dança e esportes. A maioria identificou melhora das funções executivas em crianças. Em conclusão, utilização do exergames apresenta benefícios para o desenvolvimento das funções executivas em crianças.
Análisis de acceso a la educación ante la pandemia de COVID-19, en la educación media superior de la Universidad Autónoma de Campeche
Authors: González Mayté Cadena , Rosado Juan Fernando Casanova , Bojórquez María Alejandra Sarmiento
Published: October 2023

El mundo enfrenta una crisis debida a la pandemia de COVID-19 y ante el peligro de contagio masivo se han cerrado las escuelas sin saber hasta cuando se reabrirán. Ante la emergencia las Universidades adaptaron sus cursos presenciales a modalidades a distancia, utilizando todas las herramientas tecnológicas que se tienen. Este estudio tiene la finalidad de analizar cuáles son los equipos y conexiones que utilizan los alumnos de la Escuela Preparatoria Dr. Nazario Víctor Montejo Godoy de la Universidad Autónoma de Campeche en México, para acceder a la educación desde sus hogares ante la pandemia y establecer nuevas estrategias de enseñanza. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo descriptivo por medio de un cuestionario autoadministrado en línea a través de formularios Google, estructurado en su mayoría por preguntas cerradas. Se encontró que el dispositivo más utilizado por los alumnos para acceder a sus clases a distancia es el teléfono celular (85.67%), seguido de la computadora portátil (73.60%). En conclusión, el 99.72% de los alumnos acceden a su educación mediante un equipo digital, ya sea personal o compartido, a través de la conexión a Internet vía Wi-Fi, en sus hogares. Es importante adaptarse a la nueva normalidad, ya que en México se espera una pandemia larga y se debe seguir educando.
Validación de la subescala emoción en el proceso reflexivo
Authors: Castro Hilda Soledad Torres , Gallardo Alberto Miranda
Published: October 2023

Este artículo presenta las características psicométricas de la Subescala la Emoción del Proceso Reflexivo. Es importante mencionar que dicha subescala complementa la validación de dos dimensiones propias del modelo psicológico: la cognitiva y la social (Torres; 2017). Un modelo teórico se legitima a través de su contrastación empírica, lo que permite su aceptación y validación. Así, el modelo psicológico del proceso reflexivo con sus tres dimensiones: cognitiva, social y emocional busca su contrastación a través de la validación de sus dimensiones, siendo ésta una de ellas. La comunidad científica psicológica afirma que un procedimiento utilizado para lograr la contrastación es estrechando la relación teoría y práctica a través de diversos caminos metodológicos, siendo uno de ellos el proceso de medición al propiciar la obtención de conocimientos cuantificables sobre las características de un concepto, un constructo o una variable latente. En este sentido, Nunally y Bernstein (1995) confirman que medir un fenómeno resulta indispensable para toda actividad científica. Esta investigación se apoyó en la construcción de una escala Likert con la finalidad de responder a las características psicométricas de la dimensión emocional, como constructo del modelo teórico.  La validación se llevó a cabo en una muestra no probabilística intencional de 139 estudiantes de 17 a 25 años, nivel bachillerato y licenciatura de la zona Oriente de la Cd. De México. Los resultados obtenidos muestran una consistencia interna de la escala de 0.64 con 25 elementos, a su vez tres factores que explican la dimensión emocional del Proceso reflexivo.
Livestock water quality determination in small dams
Authors: Ríos-Saucedo Julio César , Bailón-Salas Ana María , Macias-Jimenez Alejandra , Flores-Villegas Mónica Yazmín , Valenzuela-Núñez Luis Manuel , Ordaz-Díaz Luis Alberto
Published: October 2023

The scarcity and low quality of water resources negatively impact food production processes. It is estimated that 8% of the world’s water supply is used in the livestock industries. This activity demands a large amount of water, which must be of high quality. Water quality monitoring in small dams for livestock allows for better decision-making in the management and water resources conservation. Such an approach avoids the risk of low production due to possible diseases. This work evaluated fourteen physicochemical parameters in samples from small dams. The results were used to build a water quality index in small dams (WQI-sd) for livestock. Seven water quality variables were chosen by using a Principal Component Analysis (PCA): electric conductivity, turbidity, chemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, pH, total dissolved solids, and nitrates. These last three parameters are associated with negative welfare and production implications for the livestock. WQI-sd showed that 91% of the water samples were medium quality and the sample “Puerto La Palma” had bad quality. The water quality index for livestock in small dams could be used to generate information relatively quickly since it was built with 7 parameters, of which, more than 70% were determined in situ in a short time.
Papel de las tecnologías en el aprendizaje después de la pandemia (los valores humanos y la tecnología)
Authors: Mora Ynedy Yuribet , Rizzo Johana Monserrate Arteaga
Published: October 2023

La investigación tiene como objetivo general: Analizar el papel de las tecnologías en el aprendizaje después de la pandemia. (los valores humanos y la tecnología). Para garantizar que el uso de la tecnología después de la pandemia no afecte negativamente a los valores humanos, se pueden considerar las siguientes medidas:Promover la educación en valores, fomentar la ética y la responsabilidad, encontrar un equilibrio entre el uso de la tecnología y la conexión humana, considerar la diversidad y la inclusión, fomentar la colaboración y la participación ciudadana.Estas medidas pueden ayudar a garantizar que la tecnología sea utilizada de manera responsable y en armonía con los valores humanos. Se puede concluir que: el uso de tecnologías en tiempos de post pandemia ha sido fundamental para mantener la continuidad de las actividades y superar las limitaciones impuestas por la crisis sanitaria. Sin embargo, es esencial que los valores humanos guíen el desarrollo y uso de la tecnología, promoviendo la ética, la responsabilidad y la conexión humana. La tecnología puede ser una herramienta poderosa para el progreso, siempre y cuando se utilice de manera consciente y en armonía con los valores humanos.
Estrategia docente torre de babel desde la perspectiva de los estudiantes
Authors: Villarroel Ainda , Rubí Marianela Mas y , Mora Rodolfo Felipe
Published: October 2023

El objetivo de la investigación consistió en conocer el proceso de la resolución del problema que realizan los estudiantes de la Unidad Curricular Introducción a la Construcción y la Tecnología, para la materialización del ejercicio práctico estructural denominado Torre de Babel, además de caracterizar la ejecución de dicho proceso y   cómo se sintió el estudiante a lo largo de su ejecución. La investigación fue de tipo cualitativa, con enfoque fenomenológico, empleando como técnica de recogida de datos la entrevista a profundidad, tomando 5 informantes claves, seleccionados por su desempeño y rendimiento. Luego se triangulo la información con las teorías propuestas para la Resolución de Problemas planteadas por Pólya (1984), entre otros, los resultados de las entrevistas y la observación del investigador. Entre los resultados obtenidos se observó, la deficiencia de conocimientos previos necesarios de matemáticas y física, generaron stress en los estudiantes, dificultad para solucionarlo con facilidad y rapidez, se evidencia poca investigación por parte de los estudiantes, lo cual influye en la conceptualización. Las fases de resolución de problema identificadas son las declaradas por Bransford y Stein (1993). Sin embargo, los ejercicios realizados son muy creativos, los estudiantes declararon que el aprendizaje fue significativo, el cual los prepara para futuras unidades curriculares y la carrera.  Se sugiere la reformulación del ejercicio, tomando como base: uso de los términos semánticos utilizados por los estudiantes, declarar claramente la conceptualización del problema y utilizar como recurso auxiliar para la explicación del ejercicio, un estudiante del semestre previo quien sirviera para narrar su experiencia.
Analisis Komparasi Prinsip, Sistem dan Prosedur Penyaluran Dana untuk Usaha Mikro secara Konvensional dan Syariah
Authors: Maninggarjati E. Retno , Wulaningrum Ratna , Rachmawati Evi Dwi , Aprillia Ita
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out the comparison of channeling funds for micro businesses between conventional banks and Islamic banks, then to find out the implementation according to the Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 42 / POJK.03 / 2017 at PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk and PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. Problem solving uses a method that is done by combining observations, interviews, documentation and regulations of the Act. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of channeling Credit or Micro Business Financing funds at PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk and PT Bank Syariah Mandiri Samarinda Branch is in accordance with the Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 42 / POJK.03 / 2017, the application of the principle there are differences in the implementation of the contract , the application of the system there is a significant difference, the application of the procedure there is no difference in the stages of completeness of the file and the settlement of credit or bad financing.
Analisis Pengaruh Atribut Produk, Kualitas Pelayanan dan Kepuasan Nasabah terhadap Loyalitas Nasabah pada PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk Kantor Cabang Samarinda 1
Authors: Dhanny Omar , Nurmayanti Erlinda Eka
Published: October 2023

The researcher took the title "Analysis of the Effect of Product Attributes, Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction on Customer Loyalty at PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Tbk. Samarinda Branch Office 1”, under the guidance of Mr. Dr. Sudarlan, S.E., M.T. as a supervisor I and Mr. Dr. H. Omar Dhanny, S.E., M. Kom. as Advisor II.

This study aims to determine the effect of product attributes, service quality and customer satisfaction on customer loyalty at BRI branch Samarinda 1. The object used in this study is one of the companies in Samarinda, namely PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Tbk. Samarinda Branch Office 1, using descriptive statistical methods. The sampling method in this study was accidental sampling and the data collection method used a questionnaire measured by a Likert Scale. The analytical tools used are validity test, reliability test, normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, multiple linear regression analysis test, T test, F test, R test and R² test. The types of data used are primary data and secondary data. The number of research samples as many as 168 respondents. The results showed that partially Product Attributes, Service Quality, and Customer Satisfaction had a positive and significant effect on Customer Loyalty. Simultaneously Product Attributes, Service Quality, and Customer Satisfaction have a positive and significant effect on Customer Loyalty with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05.
Analisis Faktor Penyebab Terjadinya Kredit Macet pada PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Unit Sangasanga Periode Tahun 2015-2018
Authors: Nurdin Sabri , Akbar Khairil , Noormawati Risma
Published: October 2023

This research aims to analyze and determine the effect of 5C Principles, namely: Character (X1), Capacity (X2), Capital (X3), Collateral (X4), and Condition of Economy (X5) on bad credit (Y) at PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Sangasanga Unit for the period 2015-2018. This research was conducted in Sangasanga District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. In this research using primary data obtained from the distribution of the Sangasanga Unit BRI customer questionnaire as many as 100 respondents. Sampling is done by probability sampling technique using Slovin formula. The type of data in this study is quantitative data and uses the method of multiple linear regression analysis analyzed in statistics with the help of SPSS version 23. Testing of the hypothesis used is a partial statistical test (t test) and simultaneously (f test). Partial test results in this study indicate that Character has a positive and significant effect on bad credit, Condition of Economy has a positive and significant effect on bad credit, while Capacity has a negative and not significant effect on bad credit. Capital has a negative and insignificant effect, Collateral has no effect negative and not significant to the existence of bad credit. Simultaneous test results show a significance value of 0,000 which means that Character (X1), Capacity (X2), Capital (X3), Collateral (X4), and Condition of Economy (X5) have a joint effect on bad credit (Y) on PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Sangasanga Unit.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Pelayanan, Lokasi dan Fasilitas terhadap Minat Nasabah untuk Menabung pada Bank BRI Unit Harapan Baru
Authors: Bhakti Sektalonir Oscarini Wati , Diana Pransiska
Published: October 2023

The research objective was to determine effect the quality of the product, service, location and facilities on the customer Interest in the Saving in BRI New Hope Bank. The method of data collection was done through by a questionnaire, distributed to 100 respondents, namely customers of the BRI New Hope Bank. The data obtained was then processed using the SPSS version 23 tool. The analysis of the research included the validity test, reliability test, multiple regression analysis hypothesis testing (t test, F test, and R2 test), and also the classical assumption test. The test results partially show that product quality and location do not have a positive and significant effect on interest in saving. While services and facilities have a positive and significant effect on interest in saving.
Pengaruh Risiko, Tingkat Efisiensi dan Good Corporate Governance terhadap Kinerja Keuangan pada Bank Umum yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2014-2018
Authors: Fitriana Rahmawati , Isgifiernanda Dzikri
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of Return On Investment (ROI) on CAR, the influence of Operating Income Operating Costs (BOPO) on CAR, the influence of Net Interest Margin (NIM) on CAR, the effect of Net Interest Margin (NIM) on CAR, influence of Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) on CAR, and the effect of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) self assessment of CAR simultaneously on commercial banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the period 2014 - 2018. The data used in this study are secondary data in the form of annual financial ratios with 35 observations. Data collection was obtained through the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2014-2018 period. Sampling was done by purposive sampling with a total of 7 banks. The results showed ROI had non significant effect on CAR. BOPO has non significant effect on CAR. NPL has non significant effect on CAR. NIM has a significant effect on CAR. LDR has non significant effect on CAR. GCG has non significant effect on CAR.
Pengaruh Insentif Pajak, Tarif Pajak, Sanksi Pajak, dan Pelayanan terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan Sebelum dan Saat Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Juri Mat , Fatimah Cindy Nur
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menguji faktor–faktor yang mempengaruh dari insentif pajak, tarif pajak, sanksi pajak, dan pelayanan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak badan sebelum dan saat pandemi covid-19.Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif.Populasi dan sampel adalah wajib pajak badan yang terdaftar di KPP Pratama Samarinda sejumlah 100 responden, dikumpulkan dengan kuesioner.Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 1) insentif pajak memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak badan dengan nilai signifikan 0,000; 2) tarif pajak memiliki pengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak badan dengan nilai signifikan 0,471; 3) sanksi pajak memiliki pengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak badan dengan nilai signifikan 0,506; 4) pelayanan memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak badan dengan nilai signifikan 0,012; 5) Secara simultan insentif pajak, tarif pajak, sanksi pajak dan pelayanan memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak badan.