bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pediatric Fulminant Hepatic Failure: Insights from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan on Etiology, Clinical Presentation, and Prognosis
Authors: Qadir Abdul , Hanif Muhammad , . Ibrahim , Luhano Mahesh Kumar , Khan Zarmast , Memon Fayaz Ahmed
Published: May 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the causes, clinical manifestations, and outcomes of fulminant hepatic failure in children treated at a tertiary care facility in Pakistan. Study Design: Retrospective/observational study Place and Duration: Deapartment of Pediatrics, LMC, Loralai Medical College Loralai, Balochistan in the duration from May, 2022 to October, 2022. Methods: Total 66 children of age 1 months to 14 years with fulminant hepatic failure were included in this study. Case enrollment included collecting thorough demographic information after receiving informed written consent. Acute liver failure (INR>2.0) with or without hepatic encephalopathy within 8 weeks of the beginning of clinical liver illness was considered to be indicative of FHF. SPSS 20.0 was used to analyze all data. Results: Mean age of the children was 5.8±7.26 years. There were majority 42 (63.6%) males and 24 (36.4%) females among all cases. Most common etiology was infection found in 35 (53.03%) cases followed by drug induced, autoimmune hepatitis, undetermined etiology and metabolic etiology. As per lab findings, mean bilirubin of the patients was 22.3±6.30 mg/dl, mean ALT was 1106.2±4.88 U/L, mean AST was 1495.11±6.90 U/L and mean INR was 5.2±3.14. Outcomes were good, 51 (77.3%) patients were discharged and 15 (22.7%) patients were died. Conclusion: The study shows that viral infections are the main cause of severe liver failure in kids. We found that infant and child mortality rates were low. Keywords: Pediatric fulminant hepatic failure, Clinical spectrum, Etiology
Impact of Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Khan Bahauddin , Sawar Shah , Abid Subtain Ul Hassan , Hassan Mahmood Ul , Khan Amir Taj , Muhammad Afnan
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common and serious cardiovascular condition that is characterized by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries. Objective: To evaluate the impact of FFR-guided PCI on clinical outcomes compared to angiography-guided PCI in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of 200 patients with multivessel coronary artery disease who underwent PCI at Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology Rawalpindi. Patients were divided into two groups: FFR-guided PCI group (n=100) and angiography-guided PCI group (n=100). Clinical outcomes including major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), all-cause mortality, and target vessel revascularization (TVR) were compared between the two groups. Results: The FFR-guided PCI group had a significantly lower incidence of MACE compared to the angiography-guided PCI group (5.0% vs. 17.0%, p=0.01). All-cause mortality and TVR rates were also lower in the FFR-guided PCI group, although the difference was not statistically significant. Angiographic findings showed that the FFR-guided PCI group had a significantly lower number of stents implanted per patient compared to the angiography-guided PCI group (1.3±0.6 vs. 1.8±0.7, p<0.001). Conclusion: FFR-guided PCI is associated with improved clinical outcomes compared to angiography-guided PCI in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease. The use of FFR measurement can help identify functionally significant lesions and lead to more accurate selection of lesions for revascularization. Therefore, FFR-guided PCI may be a valuable tool in the management of patients with multivessel coronary artery disease.
Rezension von: Schröder, Martina, Freilichtmuseen in Baden-Württemberg
Authors: Kozlik Andreas
Published: May 2023

Martina Schröder, Freilichtmuseen in Baden-Württemberg. Entstehung, Entwicklung, Wirkung (Untersuchungen des Ludwig-Uhland-Instituts der Universität Tübingen, Bd. 86), Tübingen (Tübinger Vereinigung für Volkskunde) 1997. 363 S.
Amount of Compensation for Household Consumers of Electric Energy in the Case of Renewable Energy Sources Promotion
Authors: Comendant Ion
Published: May 2023

The promotion of the scenario which fully covers the electricity demand from renewable sources leads to an electricity price increase, mostly impacting poor population from the Republic Moldova. In order to decrease the Absolute Poverty Rate, the paper proposes a way to determine the appropriate allowances. Achieving the objective is hampered by the fact that the existing Methodology for calculating the Absolute Poverty Threshold does not expressly contain the component related to the expenses for the electricity services provided. Such an algorithm is proposed in this regard using the structure of household consumption by categories of consumption, available at distribution companies. The calculations showed that the promotion of the concept of covering the power demand from renewable sources does not significantly harm the payment capacity of household consumers, in terms of the 2020-2021 years costs.
Designing an Econometric Model on the Impact of Tax Burden on Investment Freedom and Sustainable Development of BRICS Countries
Authors: Melega Anatol
Published: May 2023

Foreign direct investments represent an important financial resource, which if directed correctly can constitute important elements in the sustainable development of the world's economies. Therefore, national economies have engaged in a fierce struggle to attract them, trying to build an environment as favorable as possible for investors, guaranteeing them investment freedom in various key sectors of the economy. The aim of the research is to analyze the impact of the tax burden on the investment freedom and sustainable development of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) emerging economies. The research explores the relationship between fiscal burden, investment freedom and sustainable development, and the potential implications for the economic growth and social well-being of the BRICS economies. The research study consists in the design of an econometric model to evaluate the determinants of investment freedom and sustainable development of the BRICS economies in relation to the fiscal burden.
Test-retest Repeatability; Integrated assessment of adherence to treatment questionnaire for Cardiometabolic Diseases
Authors: Belitsi Vasiliki , Tsiampalis Thomas , Kalantzi Vasiliki , Androutsos Odysseas , Bonoti Fotini , Panagiotakos Demosthenes B. , Kosti Rena I.
Published: May 2023

Aim: Low adherence to health-related behaviors to treatment is still a major public health challenge in primary healthcare settings. Our aim was to assess the repeatability of a tool that can be used by health care professionals in the primary health care sector, as a means to evaluate the degree of adherence to medication and recommended lifestyle changes of patients with cardiometabolic diseases while simultaneously identifying potential treatment obstacles. Material: The Integrated Assessment of Adherence to Treatment Questionnaire for Cardio Metabolic Diseases (IAATQ-CMD) tool includes 126 questions concerning the following domains: (i) socio-demographic characteristics, (ii) medical history, (iii) dietary and lifestyle habits, (iv) healthcare system, (v) patients’ disease/treatment/health status awareness, (vi) adherence to medication (vii) self-efficacy to medication and lifestyle changes, and (viii) therapeutic treatment views/perceptions. In order to evaluate the repeatability of the IAATQ- CMD tool, Cohen’s kappa statistic was calculated for qualitative questions, while Kendall’s tau-b and the Bland & Altman methods were applied for quantitative questions. Results: Fifty individuals (Mean (Standard Deviation (SD)): (66 (14) years old; 68% females) were recruited for the repeatability process. The repeatability of all parts of the IAATQ-CMD questionnaire was found to be adequate, as the relevant statistics (Cohen’s kappa, Kendall’s tau-b and the Bland & Altman method) ranged in acceptable limits.
Erectile dysfunction and its correlation with arterial hypertension and cardiovascular diseases
Authors: Tsoutsos Spyridon , Kotsis Vasilios
Published: May 2023

Nowadays many patients suffering from arterial hypertension appear to experience beforehand also erectile dysfunction (ED) which can be regarded as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Over the last years, various clinical trials have demonstrated a resilient correlation between CVD and ED, sharing common pathophysiology. Consequently, ED is highly perceived as an early marker for a patient to experience symptomatic CVD. Endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerosis, low plasma testosterone levels represent common pathophysiological phenomena that are encountered by hypertensive patients who are suffering from ED and CVD events. In every case that ED gets identified at an early stage, it usually precedes by two to five years to a CVD event. Furthermore, its identification represents a low cost-effective prognostic tool for primary and secondary prevention for both CVD and all-cause mortality. Diuretics and β-blockers and diuretics are some of the cardiovascular drugs that affect negatively in ED that physicians need to take seriously into account. Meanwhile nebivolol and renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system inhibitors are proved to affect positively when administered to a patient. PD5 inhibitors represent a breakthrough therapy when dealing with ED and are considered to be safe for the cardiovascular system. Additionally, PD5 inhibitors are beneficial to treat sexual dysfunction and they represent a safe solution for hypertensive patients who take or not antihypertensive drugs. Up to date conducted testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) studies lead to contradictory results related with CVD risks and when such a therapy is used, physicians should closely monitor for possible adverse effects.
Pendampingan Kualitas Pendidikan di Era Pandemi
Authors: Rustantono Hendra
Published: May 2023

Pendidikan merupakan salah satu bidang yang terkena dampak pandemi Covid-19. Berbagai upaya dilakukan untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang sedang berlangsung, salah satunya melalui program Kerja Bimbingan Belajar dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat UNIRA Malang 2021. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan melalui kegiatan bimbingan belajar, sebagai sarana bagi mahasiswa untuk menyalurkan pengetahuan dan kepedulian terhadap anak-anak yang sedang bersekolah dan membantu orang tua yang tidak bisa mendampingi anaknya dalam mengikuti pembelajaran online. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan dengan tatap muka sesuai dengan protokol kesehatan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa orang tua merasa terbantu dengan adanya program bimbingan belajar dan anak menunjukkan sikap antusias. Hal ini dikarenakan setelah mengikuti bimbingan belajar siswa menjadi lebih semangat dalam mengerjakan tugas sekolah (PR) dengan baik dan tidak ada tugas yang terbengkalai karena ada yang membimbing. Selain itu, pemahaman siswa terhadap materi pelajaran di sekolah semakin meningkat dengan adanya pengulangan materi yang diberikan oleh tutor les. Kegiatan ini tidak boleh berhenti sampai di sini, harus ada bimbingan, pembinaan, perhatian, dan dukungan yang diberikan secara berkesinambungan. Dengan kualitas pendidikan masyarakat khususnya anak usia sekolah di Dusun Klepu Desa Klepu Kecamatan Sumber Manjing Wetan Kabupaten Malang maka diperlukan peran serta pihak terkait untuk berperan aktif dalam memotivasi, mengarahkan, dan membimbing mereka untuk masa depan yang lebih baik.
Pembinaan Kapasitas Manajemen “UMKM Go Digital” di Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Min Fadlillah Alnisa , Fadila Ardhiani , Husniati Renny
Published: May 2023

Pengadian ini bertujuan untuk membantu pelaku UMKM Pribumi di Kabupaten Bogor agar dapat meningkatkan kapasitas manajemen usahanya dengan Go Digital menyesuaikan perkembangan teknologi saat ini. Tim pengabdi mengadakan pembinaan  (pelatihan dan pendampingan) kepada para pelaku UMKM secara digitaliasi. Materi yang kami berikan berupa materi terkait manajemen pemasaran (rebranding produk, digital marketing), Blue Ocean Strategy, Kanvas Strategi, dan manajemen keuangan (financial techonology). Kegiatan secara sekeluruhan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan SDM UMKM dalam menjalankan bisnis secara berkelanjutan.
Pelatihan Bahasa Inggris Islami Bagi Anak-Anak TPQ di Masjid Nurul Khalifah Samata
Authors: Hudriati Andi , Rusdiah Rusdiah
Published: May 2023

Implementasi bahasa Inggris Islami bagi anak-anak di TPQ Masjid Nurul Khalifah sangat cocok diberikan karena mereka akan dibekali dengan materi autentik yang diambil dari kehidupan sehari-hari dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan anak-anak. Proses pembelajaran dilakukan dengan memperlihatkan gambar dan menggunakan audio visual. Target yang ingin dicapai yaitu siswa berpartisipasi aktif, antusias dan menciptakan insan Islami yang berakhlakul karimah dan dicintai oleh Allah SWT sehingga dapat mengembangkan potensinya. Pembelajaran bahasa Inggris Islami terlaksana dengan menarik serta sesuai untuk usia anak dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran yang kreatif serta beragam yang dapat memudahkan anak untuk memahami bahasa Inggris. Pelatihan bahasa Inggris Islami berlangsung secara intensif, tiap anak-anak diberi stimulasi dengan menggunakan metode ceramah, tanya jawab, role play, demonstrasi dan pemberian tugas. Anak-anak TPQ Masjid Nurul Khalifah diharapkan saling bersinergi secara positif dengan yang dapat dipraktikkan dalam kehidupan real untuk menyongsong kehidupan yang lebih cemerlang di masa yang akan datang.
Pelatihan Membuat Video Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Guru MA Wihdatul Ulum
Authors: Mazhud Nurfathana , Sulaiman Rizkariani
Published: May 2023

Perkembangan teknologi yang semakin pesat berpotensi dalam menghadirkan suasana pembelajaran yang kondusif melalui penggunaan media. Penggunaan media dalam proses pembelajaran dapat berupa video yang dikreasikan dengan baik dan terorganisasi sehingga dapat memotivasi dan menarik perhatian peserta didik dalam mengikuti pembelajaran. Pentingnya penggunaan media pembelajaran seiring situasi dan kondisi serta perkembangan teknologi masa kini, maka hal tersebut mendorong pengabdi mengusulkan sebuah program kemitraan masyarakat mengenai “Pelatihan Membuat Video Pembelajaran Guru MA Wihdatul Ulum” yang berlokasi di Desa Bontokassi, Kabupaten Gowa. Keberhasilan guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran daring adalah kreativitas dalam meramu materi dan pemilihan media yang tepat. Berdasarkan hasil pelaksanaan pelatihan membuat video pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masayarakat dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan yang dilaksanakan berjalan dengan lancar dan sesuai dengan harapan. Hal ini ditandai dengan jumlah peserta bukan hanya guru Bahasa Indonesia saja, tetapi hampir semua guru ikut berpartisipasi mengikuti pelatihan yang dilaksanakan. Kegiatan pelatihan yang dilaksanakan tentunya atas respon positif kepala MA Wihdatul Ulum yang memberikan izin dan membantu pengabdi menyosialisasikan kegiatan kepada semua guru MA sehingga berpartisipasi aktif mengikuti pelatihan.
Self-Regulated Learning as Related to Academic Performance of Foster Care and Home Reared Children
Authors: Dr. Neelu Sharma  , Sunil Kumar
Published: May 2023

The current study aims to investigate the association between self-regulated learning and academic achievement in foster care and home-reared children in order to expand on the findings of prior research on the same sample. In the current study, a correlation design tailed by a t-test was used, and the overall self-regulated learning is found significantly and positively associated with the academic performance of foster care and home-reared children, as well as found the significant difference between foster care and home reared children on their academic performance at three levels of overall self-regulated learning and its sub-factors.
Outputs Register HLR3: The impact of GIS-supported teacher allocation in Sierra Leone
Authors: Haßler Björn ,   Open Development & Education, McBurnie Chris
Published: May 2023

An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
Effects of Remineralising Agents on Attrited Teeth- An in Vitro Study
Authors:   M A Rangoonwala College of Dental Science & Research Centre, Pune (Maharashtra), India., Muluk Dr. Satyajit , Shanmugasundaram Dr. Srilatha ,   Professor, M A Rangoonwala College of Dental Science & Research Centre, Pune (Maharashtra), India.
Published: May 2023

The study is about evaluating the effects of three remineralising agents i.e. Casein Phosphopeptide - Amorphous Calcium Phosphate [CPP-ACP], Sodium fluoride varnish and Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) on dentin. The objective of this study is to see which remineralising agents have a better effect on dentin. In this study, thirty freshly extracted human central incisors are selected with exposed dentin. The labial surfaces of each tooth are divided into four quadrants and treated with the following agents. They are as follows:- Part A is used as a Control unit, Part B is applied with Tricalcium phosphate (TCP), Part C is applied with Casein Phosphopeptide - Amorphous Calcium Phosphate [CPP-ACP] and Part D is applied with Sodium fluoride varnish. Then the teeth will be examined under the microscope and evaluated accordingly. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of three remineralising agents i.e. Casein Phosphopeptide - Amorphous Calcium Phosphate [CPP-ACP], Sodium fluoride varnish and Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) on dentin and layering a new coat of tooth surface on attrited surface.
Nature of variability in cone and seed characteristics and germination behaviour of different seed sources of silver fir (Abies pindrow Spach.)
Authors: Rawat B. , Sharma C. , Ghildiyal Sunil
Published: May 2023

Five seed sources of A. pindrow, collected from Garhwal Himalaya were studied for cone and seed characteristics and germination behaviour. Three different sizes of cones (large, medium and small) were observed in all the seed sources. The dimensions of large (14.25 x 4.76-16.04 x 4.56 cm), medium (11.45 x 4.17-12.28 x 4.43 cm) and small (9.01 x 4.05-9.68 x 4.08 cm) sized cones in 5 different seed sources of A. pindrow oscillated greatly. The maximum cone moisture content also varied significantly (45.22-55.37%) in the cones. The largest seed observed was 1.17 cm long x 0.87 cm wide and the smallest was 0.56 cm long x 0.19 cm wide. The seed mass was heaviest with wings (7,35 gm/100 seeds) and without wings (6.84 gm/100 seeds) in Tapovan seed source on fresh weight basis. The highest (56.0%) germination was observed in Dudhatoli seed source at 10oC and the lowest (10.0%) at 25oC in Tapovan seed source. Dudhatoli seed source was recorded to be the best seed source, which may give highest productivity if tried on other sites. This seed source may be used to establish Seedling Seed Orchards due to additive genetic gain and higher germination percentage of seeds.
Eugenia agasthiyamalayana (Myrtaceae) – A new species from the Southern Western Ghats of India
Authors: Gopalan R. , Murugan Chidambaram
Published: May 2023

Eugenia agasthiyamalayana (Myrtaceae) allied to E. discifera Gamble is described and illustrated as a new species from the Agasthiyamalai, Southern Western Ghats of India.
Phytosociological analysis of ethnomedicinal tree species in Goaltore forest area of Medinipur, West Bengal
Authors: Mallick Shyamal , Behera N.
Published: May 2023

Vegetational analysis of medicinal tree speciesaround the Goaltore forest of PaschimMedinipur district exhibited the presence of 22 species in the forest area and all the recorded species are generally used as medicine by the local ethnic people. The study also revealed Shorea robusta to be the dominant species with Madhuca indica as its associate in the area. Total tree density of the area was 5798 ha-1 with total base area 47.52 m2/ha. Diversity, dominance and evenness index of the forest vegetation were 2.14, 0.241 and 0.692 respectively. The study indicated poor ecological status of most of the recorded medicinal species.
An Intelligent Approach for Demand Forecasting in E-commerce
Authors:   Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt, aal Samah I. Abdel
Published: May 2023

With the growth of e-commerce, accurate demand forecasting has become a critical aspect of successful business operations. Traditional demand forecasting techniques such as time-series analysis, moving averages, and exponential smoothing have been used for years, but they have limitations in capturing the complex and dynamic nature of e-commerce demand. In this paper, we explore innovative approaches to demand forecasting in e-commerce. Specifically, we discuss the use of tree-based Machine Learning (ML) techniques as well as advanced statistical models such as Bayesian networks and hierarchical models. We provide a case study of successful implementations of innovative demand forecasting techniques in e-commerce companies. The results show that our approach can significantly improve inventory management and logistics strategies, leading to increased profitability and customer satisfaction.
Education as an Open Question
Authors: Kloeg Julien
Published: May 2023

In this paper, this theme of the open question is offered as a hermeneutical approach to problem-based learning. Most of the scientific literature on problem-based learning is in the realm of the behavioral-sciences. To the extent that the latter becomes the exclusive focus of research on problem-based learning, there is a risk of instrumentalization. The hermeneutical approach of this paper is meant to complement this field of research. The subjects of humanities research are not directly available to a humanities scholar, at least not in the way experimental subjects are to a natural scientist. This is Wilhelm Dilthey’s epoch-making understanding of the humanities in a nutshell. Philosophical anthropologist Helmuth Plessner, drawing on Dilthey, extends this insight to the historicity of human existence as such, summarizing the latter as an ‘open question’ that is always impressing itself upon us as human beings, but which at the same time cannot be answered definitively. It is through this process of asking and answering that we leave behind a history in the first place. I use these arguments to show that the theme of the open question yields a series of interconnected educational insights: notably the importance of subjectification, the social and historical context within which education necessarily takes place, and the construction of new knowledge and experience. These educational insights are rendered explicit and put into practice in problem-based learning. I hope in this way to develop a research perspective on problem-based learning as not only a set of behaviors, but as the scene of meaningful action.
A REVISÃO DE LITERATURA COMO METÓDO DE PESQUISA NA GEOGRAFIA:
Authors: Abreu de Azevedo Daniel , Urias Gabriel , Luiz de Oliveira Leonardo
Published: May 2023

As últimas décadas são marcadas por uma maximização informacional gerada, entre outros motivos, por uma profusão de publicações científicas, tornando urgente o uso de métodos de revisão de literatura como modo de descrever, sintetizar e avaliar a produção acadêmica relacionada a um campo e/ou a uma questão de pesquisa. Tal ferramenta metodológica há muito se faz presente dentro da área da saúde, sendo ainda incipiente nas Ciências Humanas. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo teve por objetivo analisar de que modo a revisão de literatura é ou não utilizada enquanto método de pesquisa na Geografia brasileira, a partir de uma revisão de escopo (scoping review) em três bases de dados (Scielo, Latindex e Redalyc). Apesar de uma revisão bibliográfica ser encontrada nos artigos, em geral, adjetivos foram utilizados a fim de qualificá-las – “ampla”, “suscinta”, “sintetizada” –, mas que, por falta de clareza metodológica, tornou-se um momento a cargo de escolhas pessoais do pesquisador. Depois de quatro fases de inclusão e exclusão de artigos, foram encontrados apenas três artigos que utilizaram a revisão de literatura enquanto método de pesquisa. Entretanto, notou-se que, além de poucos, dois desses artigos não realizam uma revisão qualificada, revelando a lacuna metodológica existente na Geografia. Almejou-se a ampliação do leque metodológico disponível para a ciência geográfica, tornando ainda mais complexo esse campo.
A BUSCA PELA SUPERAÇÃO DA DICOTOMIA INSTITUCIONAL ENTRE ENSINO E PESQUISA EM GEOGRAFIA
Authors: Souza Neto Horácio José de
Published: May 2023

Este trabalho tem o objetivo de compartilhar as reflexões sobre os problemas que incidem no exercício do ensino de Geografia e sua sistematização tecnocrática curricular, didática e institucional, trazendo à tona os problemas enfrentados pela escola e a precarização do trabalho docente.

De forma mais abrangente, o tema abordado neste trabalho é o ensino de Geografia e o nível de precarização do trabalho docente. O problema da precarização do ensino é abordado neste artigo ao discorrer sobre os fatores que condicionam a separação da prática do ensino e da prática da pesquisa. Para tanto, procuramos comparar duas áreas de trabalho dedicadas à educação em níveis superior e básico, a Geografia Científica e a Geografia Escolar. Com essa comparação, procuramos utilizar o arcabouço metodológico da Teoria Crítica e as perspectivas de análise da Genealogia do Poder para sintetizar o problema.

Os principais métodos utilizados foram a análise de conteúdo e a análise do discurso de forma complementar, compreendendo as estruturas que condicionam a separação entre o ensino e a pesquisa, problema que se manifesta nas instituições, Escola e Universidade.

Neste exercício de reflexão, constatamos que a dicotomia entre essas duas instituições apresenta um sistema tecnocrático capaz de alienar o corpo docente no exercício do ofício, provocando consequências negativas no âmbito político e trabalhista.
Trend study on COVID-19 pandemic lockdown impact on rivers in Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Hayder Dr Gasim , Shahrir Aini Hidayati
Published: May 2023

According to the Department of Environment, numerous rivers, and streams in Selangor, and practically all rivers, are in the 'polluted' and ‘slightly polluted' category even before the COVID-19 outbreak (DOE, 2022). Due to a lack of anthropogenic activities such as industrial discharge, agricultural, poultry, sediment, and silt erosion, the trend of pandemic lockdown on water quality parameters in Selangor is expected to decline. The goal of this research is to see if contamination of water resources and rivers increases or decreases during a pandemic by examining the trajectory of water quality parameters in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, to figure out which parameters are affecting pollution in Selangor rivers, and to emphasize the water quality in each river for DOE (2022), utilizing data from 2016 to 2020. The results of the investigation revealed significant variations in water and wastewater quality over time. Finally, it showed positive changes during the pre-pandemic and pandemic lockdown periods. DO, TSS, ammoniacal nitrogen, and turbidity exhibited positive effects on water quality metrics during the pandemic lockdown period, however, BOD, COD, and pH levels had negative effects.
Development strategies of travel agencies in the digital age: An analysis
Authors:   Woosong University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, Tang Lu
Published: May 2023

The rise of the internet has revolutionized the tourism industry, including the operations of travel agencies. This paper aims to analyze the development strategies of travel agencies in the digital age. By conducting a literature review and case studies of successful travel agencies, this paper identifies three main strategies: adapting to technological changes, providing personalized services, and building trust with customers. The paper concludes that travel agencies must continuously innovate and adapt to the changing digital landscape to remain competitive in the industry.
Determinants of Quality of Life on Persons with Physical Disability: Literature Review
Authors: Syifa Wina Al , Hadi Ella Nurlaella
Published: May 2023

People with physical disabilities not only have functional limitations but also have more risks related to health problems and social barriers faced than non-disabled people. Studies have shown that people with disabilities tend to have a low quality of life.  The purpose of this study was to determine the determinants of quality of life in people with physical disabilities. The study design used literature review by analyzing articles that discuss the determinants of quality of life of people with physical disabilities. Article searches were conducted on three databases including Scopus, EBSCOhost and Google Scholar with the keywords Determinants, Quality of Life, and Physical Disability.  Articles used in Indonesian and English with a time span between 2012 and 2022. Searching articles using keywords on Scopus found 176 articles, 57 articles on EBSCOhost Medline and 210 articles from Google Scholar.  Furthermore, screening was carried out so as to produce 9 articles that are relevant and in accordance with the objectives of this literature review. The results found that gender, age, degree of disability, availability of assistive devices, access to health information, psychological factors, family support, social support and stigma and accessibility are determinants of quality of life of physical disability. Knowledge of the determinants of quality of life for people with physical disabilities can help health workers and relevant agencies to design interventions and provide appropriate support for them.
Effect of High-Performance Human Resource Practice in Colleges and Universities in China on Teachers’ Turnover Intention: A Moderated Mediation Model
Authors: Wang Lingjie , Huang Jian-Hao
Published: May 2023

Previous studies have demonstrated that high-performance human resource practice (HPHRP) can reduce employees’ turnover intention (TI). However, only a few studies have investigated this relationship in the context of Chinese culture. Using a sample of 740 teachers from five colleges and universities in Hebei Province, China, this study assessed the effect of HPHRP in colleges and universities on teachers’ TI in the context of Chinese culture. Furthermore, the mediating effects of teachers’ organizational commitment (OC) and the moderating effects of teachers’ organizational justice (OJ) were investigated. The results revealed that HPHRP in colleges and universities had a significant negative effect on teachers’ TI. Teachers’ OC played a partial mediating effect in the relationship between HPHRP in colleges and universities and teachers’ TI. In addition, the moderation analysis indicated that HPHRP in colleges and universities enhanced OC for teachers with high levels of OJ. This study contributed to a better understanding of the role of HPHRP in colleges and universities in reducing teachers’ TI, suggesting that HPHRP implementation and improving teachers’ OC and OJ can reduce teachers’ TI.
Stock Markets and Major Sport Events: Evidence from Cricket World Cup 2019
Authors: Elshqirat Mohammad K.
Published: May 2023

The effect of major sport events on stock markets has been studied by many researchers, most of them focused on soccer without considering if it’s the most popular sport in the countries under study and without considering if the matches are important or not. The enquiry that the researcher tried to answer in this study was whether the stock market is affected by the results of the major event of the sport that is the most popular in the country of that market. To answer this question, the researcher studied the effect of the world cup of cricket, the most popular sport in India, on the main Indian stock exchanges: Bombay stock exchange and national stock exchange. A quantitative approach was followed to conduct this study using data for the period from May 24,2018 to July 15, 2019. The collected data was analyzed using ordinary least squares method and one sample t-test. Study conclusions indicated that loss results in the world cup have a significant positive effect on the stock prices in the two stock exchanges while there was no significant effect for winning results.
Causes and negative effects of child marriage in Malaysia: A case study
Authors: Saiman Muhamad Zuhaili Bin , Mahadzir Fatinah Azami Binti
Published: May 2023

Child marriage in Malaysia is driven by several aspects, including the lack of a standard marriage age and also due to the enabling legislation. Between 2007 and 2017, nearly 15,000 cases of child marriage were reported in Malaysia. However, as of 2018, it is estimated that there are at least 1,500 child marriages every year in Malaysia. The aim of this paper is to analyze the factors of cases related to child marriage from the point of view of factors, legislation and obstacles. The research methodology used is a qualitative design through bibliography by obtaining data from past studies whether journals, articles and newspapers as secondary sources. The results of the study found that even though there is Islamic family law that allows age limits at such a young age, from the point of view of accepting the current custom, it is different from the past. The cases that happened as reported in the news media or newspapers as well as the results of previous studies show the importance of parents's awareness and caution in the matter of child marriage so that there are no bad cases and negative impacts that have a long-term impact on the child's life.
Komt een accountant in de algemene vergadering
Authors: Bosman T. , Harmsen C.M.
Published: May 2023

Komt een accountant in de algemene vergadering

In deze column geven de auteurs een kritische beschouwing van de NBA-handreiking 1118 ‘Het optreden van de externe accountant in de algemene vergadering van aandeelhouders’ van 27 februari 2023. Met deze handreiking lijkt de NBA vooruit te lopen op het maatschappelijke debat en regelgeving over de rol van de accountant.
Model Yesus Sebagai Guru Agung Menjadi Acuan Bagi Guru Pak Sebagai Pendidik Profesional
Authors: Emanuel Kristinus Ndruru  , Yuliusman Laia
Published: May 2023

The teaching profession is generally recognized as a very respectable, noble and noble profession because the purpose of education is to develop a virtuous and competent human personality. PAK teacher professional development takes place with reference to the description of the profession and life of Jesus as an archetype. There is no more perfect model because the Lord Jesus is the Great Teacher and the truth. The example of the Lord Jesus as the Great Teacher is the main reference for the development of the PAK teacher profession. One effective way to explore and improve these skills is through self-assessment. The PAK teacher evaluation form refers to the description of Jesus as the Great Teacher. Thus, teachers must be able to guide students so that they are ready to face real life and can even become role models. In writing, the writer used a qualitative approach and was chosen as the method used in this study. The purpose of this article is for PAK teachers, which refers to professional educators whose main task is to educate, teach, guide, train, and evaluate student learning outcomes.
Perfil docente para una educación de calidad en los entornos virtuales de aprendizaje
Authors: Linares Coto Fernando Ademir
Published: May 2023

En este proyecto de investigación se busca definir el perfil de los docentes de educación superior para una educación contemporánea en los entornos virtuales de aprendizaje, ya que este debe ser reestructurado debido a las exigencias de la educación ocasionadas por el contexto global. Con el fin de garantizar una educación de calidad surgen el siguiente objetivo de investigación:  determinar y analizar como el perfil docente y sus componentes influye en la calidad de los aprendizajes en entornos virtuales. Los resultados destacan la importancia de fortalecer las competencias digitales de los docentes para aprovechar todos los beneficios que las TIC ofrecen a las metodologías educativas. El 95% de los estudiantes considera que el docente tiene la responsabilidad de adaptarse a los retos y exigencias actuales de un mundo tecnológico. Se concluye resaltando la necesidad de innovación en los procesos actuales de enseñanza mediante el uso correcto de las herramientas y plataformas digitales por parte del docente, sin dejar de lado las competencias y el buen uso de los recursos por parte del estudiante fuera del horario académico.
Dispositivos móviles y niños con trastorno del espectro autista: ¿qué dice la literatura?
Authors: Sánchez Espinosa Kenia C. , Saavedra Rubio Jorge Luis
Published: May 2023

Los dispositivos móviles son utilizados en la medicina para el diagnóstico, prevención, control y tratamiento de enfermedades. Este artículo tuvo como objetivo socializar experiencias sobre el uso de estas herramientas en el desarrollo de habilidades comunicativas en los niños con trastorno del espectro autista; a partir de una revisión documental. Las búsquedas se realizaron a través de Google Scholar; y para el análisis, se tuvieron en cuenta las publicaciones realizadas en la última década sobre el tema de estudio. Los resultados ilustraron que, a pesar de las discrepancias existentes en la literatura, las aplicaciones móviles validadas o recomendadas por asociaciones de psiquiatría, o específicamente de trastorno del espectro autista, facilitan el aprendizaje y la independencia de las personas con este padecimiento. No obstante, es imprescindible continuar las investigaciones en este campo para determinar las necesidades de cada persona, analizar la relación entre el diseño de interacción y su impacto en el desarrollo de las habilidades comunicativas, así como para entender por qué ciertos principios de diseño son más eficaces que otros.
El Estado y sus burocracias
Authors: Inda Graciela
Published: May 2023

La iniciativa que abre el camino para esta compilación surge del grupo de investigación que lleva adelante el Proyecto de Unidad Ejecutora del Instituto de Estudios Históricos, Económicos, Sociales e Internacionales (IDEHESI), titulado “El Estado argentino y sus gestores: trayectorias, identidades y disrupciones en los siglos XIX y XX. De lo disyunto a lo complejo”, dirigido por la Dra. Beatriz Figallo. En concreto, apunta al objetivo allí planteado de contribuir a desarrollar las discusiones teóricas contemporáneas que giran en torno a la burocracia, su anclaje en el campo estatal, su composición cambiante, la especificidad de su repertorio de prácticas expertas y discursivas, sus vínculos con las instituciones políticas participativas y las fuerzas e intereses sociales.

Con el ánimo de ampliar la discusión y enriquecer las indagaciones de este grupo, invitamos a participar a investigadoras y docentes con trayectoria en la temática y hacedoras de aportes de gran interés y relevancia. El resultado es una obra que tiene por hilo conductor enfrentar la pregunta, veterana pero aún llena de vitalidad, relativa a qué entendemos por burocracia estatal y cómo la abordamos en investigaciones concretas, la cual no tiene nada de inocente, pues se inscribe en un campo abigarrado y contradictorio.
Morphology and germination of Aegiphila brachiata Vell.: potential species for ecological restoration in atlantic forest
Authors: Maggioni Renata de Almeida , Duarte Manoela Mendes , Vieira Leandro Marcolino , Foladori-Invernizzi Sofia , Nogueira Antonio Carlos , Carpanezzi Antonio Aparecido , Zuffellato-Ribas Katia Christina
Published: May 2023

Aegiphila brachiata is a forest native Brazilian species, known as peloteiro, with high capacity for biomass production and resistance to disturbances, having potential use in degraded ecosystems. Seeing the scarcity of studies on the species, we aimed to determine the morphobiometric characteristics of fruits, seeds and seedlings; and evaluate its germination potential. We determined physical characteristics of fruits and seeds, morphological description of seeds, germination stages and seedling development. Germination was in a completely randomized design (factorial scheme), with three temperatures (20, 25, and 30°C) and two methods of overcoming dormancy (partial and total endocarp removal). Fruits are indehiscent, fleshy, with persistent calyx. The pyrene is constituted by endocarp and seeds. Germination is hypogeal, and seedling cryptocotyledonary. Results show that removing the endocarp with the unprecedented methodology used is a suitable method to overcome mechanical dormancy (with 25 and 30°C), showing potential of the method for applicability in several species.
Adubação com magnésio, qualidade do caldo e produção de açúcar pelas variedades de cana RB867515 e RB92579
Authors: de Oliveira Mauro Wagner , Bhatt Rajan , Brito Fabiano da Silva , Santos Dalmo de Freitas , Nikpay Amin , Soares Esly da Costa , Lopes Kêmelly Athla da Silva
Published: May 2023

Avaliou-se o estado nutricional, a qualidade do caldo e a produção de açúcar das variedades de cana-de-açúcar RB867515 e RB92579, no ciclo de cana-planta, em função de doses de magnésio aplicado no fundo do sulco de plantio. O estudo, instalado em solo com teor de Mg igual a 0,61 cmolc dm-3, foi conduzido em delineamento experimental em blocos casualizados com quatro repetições. O estudo foi um fatorial 2 x 5: duas variedades de cana-de-açúcar: RB867515 e RB92579 e, cinco doses de magnésio: zero, 60, 120, 180 e 240 kg por hectare, utilizando como fonte de Mg, o óxido de magnésio comercial. As parcelas foram constituídas de sete sulcos de cinco metros de comprimentos com 1,0 metro de espaçamento. Todas as parcelas receberam adubação fosfatada e potássica na dose de 100 kg de fósforo e 150 kg de potássio por hectare, não havendo adubação nitrogenada. Na fase de crescimento máximo da cana-de-açúcar foi avaliado o estado nutricional da cana-de-açúcar. Cerca de um ano após o plantio, quando a cana estava madura, foi colhida a cana-planta, para a avaliação da qualidade do caldo e a produção de açúcar das variedades. Não houve efeito da adubação com magnésio em nenhuma das variáveis analisadas. Em relação aos teores de nutrientes na folha +3 constatou-se deficiência nutricional apenas para o potássio, cobre e manganês. A RB92579 teve produtividade média de colmos industrializáveis e de açúcares, respectivamente de 96,0 e 13,7 toneladas por hectare, superando a RB867515 em cerca de 10%. Os resultados desse estudo confirmam relatos de outros pesquisadores que citam que teores de Mg da ordem de 0,50 cmolc dm-3 são suficientes para uma adequada nutrição da cana-de-açúcar.
Reflexões sobre os conceitos de técnicas corporais e educação da atenção, e as possibilidades de uso destes na interpretação de instrumentos líticos
Authors: Coutinho Hebert Rogério do Nascimento , Da Silva Abrahão Sanderson Nunes Fernandes , Da Rocha Luiz Carlos Medeiros
Published: May 2023

As análises sobre objetos líticos têm constantemente ampliado seu espectro interpretativo, principalmente, no caso dos trabalhos que versam a partir de uma perspectiva de compreensão tecnológica. Diante dessa ampliação, a partir desse texto, busca-se contribuir com os aspectos epistemológicos nas análises de instrumentos líticos, através da articulação ou complementaridade do conceito de Técnicas Corporais preconizado por Marcel Mauss (1950), juntamente com a perspectiva da Educação da Atenção de Tim Ingold (2010). Partimos de uma perspectiva hipotética de que os atos efetivados na confecção de instrumentos líticos possuem uma dimensão tradicional, considerando a influência das gerações anteriores e o repasse dos modos de produção para as novas gerações; assim como possuem, também, uma dimensão eficaz relativa, tendo em vista que nem sempre a eficácia da transmissão dos aspectos culturais de produção dos instrumentos líticos é apreendida por justaposição pela estrutura mental dos indivíduos. Assim, a interpretação dos instrumentos líticos, no que concerne os modos de produção e uso desses instrumentos em seus respectivos contextos sistêmicos, manifesta também uma propensão interpretativa sob uma ótica de ensino, naquilo que diz respeito a transmissão de aspectos culturais balizados por uma temporalidade intrínseca ao contexto presente dos indivíduos. Buscam-se, assim, princípios interpretativos que suplantem parâmetros vinculados apenas às óticas padronizadas sobre os instrumentos líticos, superando, desse modo, análises que desconsideram aspectos que não são abrangidos por padronização de comportamentos.
Geração de energia elétrica e degradação hídrica: avaliação de impactos ambientais das fontes de energia primária da Amazônia
Authors: Moraes Valéria Monteiro Carrera , Da Silva Felipe da Costa , Souza Marcelo José Raiol , Nobre João Rodrigo Coimbra , Pena Heriberto Wagner Amanajás , Ribeiro Hebe Morganne Campos , Gutierrez Lucy Anne Cardoso Lobão
Published: May 2023

A evolução tecnológica contribuiu para o desenvolvimento de empreendimento voltados à produção de energia elétrica, e estes estão atrelados direta e/ou indiretamente à impactos ambientais notórios e em alguns casos, irreversíveis. Muitos desses impactos degradam corpos hídricos da região Amazônica, nesse sentido, a sociedade e pesquisadores locais possuem papel fundamental na participação de estratégias que visem o comprometimento com a sustentabilidade. Portanto o objetivo desta pesquisa foi compreender a degradação hídrica provocada pelos diferentes empreendimentos geradores de energia elétrica primária na região Amazônica. Para isso, foi realizado o reconhecimento das fontes de energia primária da matriz elétrica da Amazônia, o levantamento da disposição dos empreendimentos geradores, a identificação dos impactos em EIA/RIMA e a análise dos impactos negativos relacionados a água. Dessa forma, a matriz elétrica da Amazônia é composta pelas fontes hídrica, fóssil, biomassa e solar. Além disso, a maior parte dos impactos negativos dos empreendimentos analisados foram considerados de grande magnitude, irreversíveis, permanentes e previsíveis. Portanto, a região da Amazônia possui em sua raiz histórica a construção e operação de empreendimentos adversos ao equilíbrio ecológico e com o levantamento dos EIA’s e RIMA’s ficou evidente a degradação provocada ao meio hídrico.