bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the effectiveness of Corporate Social Responsibility in brand marketing with AAKER Brand Equity and Daisy Wheel Models
Authors: Amoako Kwasi , Boateng Elvis
Published: April 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have a great capacity to influence society to create that good brand equity. In light of this, many organizations now have ardent reputation in promoting CSR activities in the interest of society. Through review of related studies and survey questionnaires to both staff and customers of Accra Breweries Ltd (ABL), this paper sought to broadly analyze the effectiveness of Corporate Social Responsibility on Brand Marketing with emphasis on the use of Aaker Brand Equity and Daisy Wheel Models. Specifically, the study aimed at identifying the factors that influence involvement in CSR activities by corporations; and the influence CSR grants have on the public perception and brand marketing. The study employed primary data and secondary data sources. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 20 senior/middle staff and 40 customers of ABL. The findings revealed that, CSR programmes are community-focus initiatives, involves programmes on education as well as health programmes in developing communities. The study therefore concluded that, CSR activities go a long way to build a solid brand identity and equity as in the case of ABL. It is therefore recommended that CSR initiative should engage all stakeholders who are mostly affected to help tailor CSR activities to solve societal needs.
Developing scientific writing materials by using RDR and R2D2
Authors: Supriyadi Supriyadi
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this research was to develop the participative and collaborative scientific writing materials to develop the social and emotional intelligence among students. In an effort to reach the goal, the research model used was R2D2 and RDR. Research data were in the form of notes, corrections, comments, criticism from expert teams and practitioners of the product. Data were analyzed by domain technique and t test. The results of the effectiveness test showed that this development product had advantages compared with conventional scientific writing materials. The learning of scientific writing by utilizing this development product significantly influenced the improvement of social and emotional intelligence, the quality of learning process, and the achievement of student's scholarly writing. The results of this study have implications that scientific writing materials that will be used in the learning process should be done in advance development process to obtain reliable and high quality teaching materials to achieve the quality of the process and as well the results of scientific writing.
The effects of teachers overworking on educational activity
Authors: Rus Mihaela , Sandu Mihaela Luminița , Băltărețu (Peiu) Veronica
Published: April 2022

This research investigates teachers overworking and associated stress. Teachers must deal with mixed, profound types of interactions and respond to requests by colleagues, managers, parents, and community members. The work of teachers is very complex, especially in the classroom, because it requires to be constantly alert to everything that happens in there both in terms of student behavior, their emotions and their accumulation of knowledge. Teachers spend a good part of their time at work, being involved in relationships both with the beneficiaries of the services provided (students) and with other teachers, principals, inspectors etc.. All these relationships require a great deal of emotional effort, intellectually, mentally and even physically. At the same time, the teaching activities (teaching, guidance, evaluation) also require a lot of effort. It takes several hours of study to prepare for the lesson, and over time it is time-consuming, with teachers often giving up personal activities in order to perform their duty. Teachers overworking occurs when they cannot achieve a balance between the many demands they have to face: professional, social, family and they feel that they cannot give enough time to any of them. They report experiencing very high stress related to overworking. Action can be taken once the effects of teachers overworking are understood.
ANALYSIS OF FINANCING INITIATIVES AND STRATEGIES TOWARDS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN DODOMA CITY, TANZANIA
Authors: Chusi Tafuteni , Mwageni  Titus , Namabira   Judith
Published: April 2022

Purpose: This study was premised on the quest to gain a thoroughly analysis on the financial initiatives and strategies for industrial development in Dodoma City, Tanzania specifically at Kizota Industrial area. The study was directed by three specific objectives namely: to identify the possible sources of financing industrial development, to evaluate the financing initiatives for mobilizing financial resources for development, to examine problems associated with mobilizing financial resources for industrial development in Tanzania.

Methodology: In this study, the Cross-section design was used which helped in focusing on the analysis of financing initiatives and strategies towards industrial development. In this study, both qualitative data and quantitative data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. The primary sources were employees, banks and industrial owners. Secondary sources were documents, journals, and reports from other researchers. A sample size of 60 respondents was used. The study employed both probability and non-probability sampling techniques. Whereby, under probability sampling stratified sampling was used to pick the respondents, i.e., 54 employees from visited industries. Also, Non-probability sampling technique especially purposive sampling technique was used, whereby a researcher solicited for sources or persons with specific features that are appropriate to the study, hence respondents were purposively selected in accordance to their relevance to the study i.e., 1 bank officer and 5 owners of the industries. Data collections tools like; interview guide, questionnaires, and documentary review were used.

Findings: The study found out that, the major sources of the industrial development financing are; equity financing, debt financing venture capital and subsidies. The study also found out that promotion of FDIs may be used in financing industrial development. However, the study also noted that there are obstructing factors that hinder access to finance such as high interest rates, weak financial institutions, poor local market, poor corporate governance, poor loan repayment culture, lack of collateral securities. The study also found that poor loan repayment culture possesses a major challenge towards financing industrial development in Tanzania as it creates good sum of non-performing loans.

Recommendations: The study recommends creation of additional incentives for industrial financing, reducing interest rates, enhancing capital market operations as well as evolving and promoting venture capital are some of the strategies which can be used so as to improve industrial development in Tanzania. Furthermore, banks should come up with financing Packages specifically designed to promote industrial development, and also borrowers should create culture of repaying their loan dues to enhance effective financing for investments and capital expansion towards industrial development in Tanzania.
Plithogeny, Plithogenic Set, Logic, Probability and Statistics: A Short Review
Authors: Smarandache Florentin
Published: April 2022

In this paper, one recalls our 2017 concepts of plithogeny and its derivative applications in set theory, logic, probability, and statistics. The plithogenic set, plithogenic logic, plithogenic probability, and plithogenic statistics are presented again.
 
Received: 15 March 2022 | Revised: 7 April 2022 | Accepted: 22 April 2022
 
Conflict of Interest
Florentin Smarandache is an advisory board member for Journal of Computational and Cognitive Engineering, and was not involved in the editorial review or the decision to publish this article. The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
Antibacterial Activity of Fruit Extract ofAnacardium occidentale and Seed Extract of Mangifera indica L.
Authors: Pratiksha R Phadke  , Hrutuja M Maydeo  , Sonu R Tanwar  , Kirti J Mhatre
Published: April 2022

Mangifera indica L. and Anacardium occidentale members of the Anacardiaceae family have gained the attension due to their therapeutic property. The present study evaluated the presence of phytochemicals and antibacterial activity of ethanolic and methanolic extraction of both plants. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of glycosides, saponin, flavonoid, tannin, alkaloid, steroid, phenolic compound, and triterpenoid in both solvent extracts. Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms were found to be sensitive to the ethanolic and methanolic extraction of both plants. The MIC of mango seed extract was found to be 50 μg/ml and cashew fruit extract was 8 μg/ml. The study indicates the potential future application of mango seed & Cashew fruit extract as an antibacterial agent which would be an alternative to the current chemical antibacterial agent.
Adornment
Authors: Davies Stephen
Published: April 2022

Elaborating the history, variety, pervasiveness, and function of the adornments and ornaments with which we beautify ourselves, this book takes in human prehistory, ancient civilizations, hunter-foragers, and present-day industrial societies to tell a captivating story of hair, skin, and make-up practices across times and cultures.

From the decline of the hat, the function of jewelry and popularity of tattooing to the wealth of grave goods found in the Upper Paleolithic burials and body painting of the Nuba, we see that there is no one who does not adorn themselves, their possessions, or their environment. But what messages do these adornments send? Drawing on aesthetics, evolutionary history, archaeology, ethology, anthropology, psychology, cultural history, and gender studies, Stephen Davies brings together African, Australian and North and South American indigenous cultures and unites them around the theme of adornment. He shows us that adorning is one of the few social behaviors that is close to being genuinely universal, more typical and extensive than the high-minded activities we prefer to think of as marking our species – religion, morality, and art.

Each chapter shows how modes of decoration send vitally important signals about what we care about, our affiliations and backgrounds, our social status and values. In short, by using the theme of bodily adornment to unify a very diverse set of human practices, this book tells us about who we are.
Endless Andness
Authors: Bal Mieke
Published: April 2022

In Endless Andness, Mieke Bal pioneers a new understanding of the political potential of abstract art which does not passively yield its meaning to the viewer but creates it anew - an art perceived not only through the retina but experienced viscerally. In this book, the third of her companion volumes on art's political agency, Bal explores perception through an intense engagement with the work of Belgian sculptor Ann Veronica Janssens. In a series of vividly-recalled encounters with Janssen's practice over a number of years, Bal presents a new conception of embodied perception - art experienced in a body conjured into participation and transformed by the experience. From Janssens' 'mist room' works and the CorpsNoir sculptures through to the fugitive, porous Aerogel, Bal traces an art which eludes the subject-object distinction to alter our ideas about the potential of political art in abstract and figurative forms. Enticing us simultaneously to lose ourselves and to come home, the tenuous materiality of installation art empowers those who live in the permanently lost and migratory condition that characterizes contemporary experience. In celebrating and interrogating the work of this prolific and innovative artist, Mieke Bal transforms our understanding of non-representational art to create a new awareness of perception and performance in the shared spaces of our world.
Prescription Audit among Geriatric Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors:   Department of Pharmacology, East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560049, India, Geetha S , Patil Deepa ,   Department of Pharmacology, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577502, India
Published: April 2022

This study aims to evaluate the drug utilization pattern in terms of defined daily dose (DDD) among geriatric patients admitted in medical intensive care unit (MICU) of a tertiary care hospital. Retrospective medical record analysis was performed for the geriatric patients (age ≥65 years) admitted in MICU from 1st June 2021 and 31st December 2021. The relevant data were collected in a proforma. The drugs were categorized by anatomical therapeutic classification and their DDD was calculated. Diabetes mellitus was the most common cause for admission. Parenteral preparations (51.12%) constituted the largest share among all the drugs prescribed. Pantoprazole - A02BC02 with DDD 25.3 was the most commonly prescribed parenteral drug (23.5%). Amlodipine - C08CA01 with DDD 29.0 was the most commonly prescribed oral drug (27.6%). Average number of drugs per patient was 10.37±0.27. Average number of antimicrobials prescribed per patient was 1.26±0.09. Ceftriaxone was the commonly prescribed antimicrobial drug. This study shows the most common causes of admission among geriatric patients in MICU setup and the pattern of drugs used. Drug utilization studies of this type may ultimately help in improving the quality of healthcare given to the geriatric patients. Keywords: Geriatric patients, Anatomical therapeutic chemical classification, Drug utilization pattern, Defined daily dose system
Importance of Healthy Lifestyle, Medication Adherence and Regular Follow Up in Diabetic Patients: A Mini Review
Authors:   Scientific Division, ResearchNeeds, Davangere, Karnataka, India, Spandana M S ​
Published: April 2022

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic illness affecting a huge part of the world. The global prevalence of diabetes in the recent years has increased to a large extent to reach epidemic proportions. This is mainly due to the adaptation of new lifestyle affecting the quality of life in the recent times. The drastic surge in the occurrence of diabetes has transformed the disease into an alarming social, financial, clinical and public health issue. The disease is associated to numerous clinical manifestations that affect human health on a chronic term. Some common complications include cardiovascular diseases, neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy, cognitive disorders and dementia. There are a wide range of pharmacological treatment options for diabetes patients but it does not help in keeping the condition in control. Hence, it is important to include non-pharmacological interventions to manage the illness. A change in the present lifestyle is the most important intervention. Dietary patterns of the patients must be modified to achieve a greater regulation on fluctuation of the glycaemic levels in the body. Physical activity and exercise aid in a better utilization of glucose, along with increasing insulin sensitivity. Exercise must be planned according to the condition of the disease in the patient to avoid complications. Energy restriction through diet and exercise also helps in weight loss, further dealing with the complications associated with obesity. Furthermore, maintaining a better sleep hygiene, adherence to treatment and regular follow up are considered to be some of the interventions that support improvement of diabetic health. Hence, the present study concludes that these interventions provide a healthy lifestyle that can result in a better management of the disease. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity, Exercise, Adherence
Intestinal Preserving Giant Mesenteric GIST Excision – A Rare Case
Authors:   Department of General Surgery, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India, Jain Rahul , Sharath B V , Kadli Suresh U , Badiger Kiran
Published: April 2022

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) were originally believed to have originated from the mesenchymal cells of the gastrointestinal tract. These tumors actually originate from the intestinal cells of Cajal. A 26-year-old female came with complaints of mass per abdomen since 3 months which was insidious in onset, slowly progressive, complaining of vomiting,3-4 episodes since the last 4 days, non-blood tinged,non-projectile,non-bilious,non-foul smelling containing food particles associated with pain in the upper abdomen dull aching type,non-radiating, and non-migrating. On per abdominal examination — There was an oval-shaped mass that was firm in consistency, measuring about 15x10cm in size located in the left lumbar extending into the umbilical area which was mobile horizontally but vertical mobility was restricted. Routine investigations, USG, and CECT abdomen & pelvis were done which was pointing the diagnosis towards mesenteric GIST. Exploratory laparotomy and resection of GIST were scheduled. The resected tumor was sent for histopathological examination and a CD-117(IHC) marker was sent, which confirmed the mass as a mesenteric GIST. Literature shows that only a few cases of mesenteric GIST have been reported to date. Incidence of such giant mesenteric GISTs is very rare and intestinal preserving giant mesenteric gist excision is one of the firsts. Keywords: Mass per abdomen, Mesenteric GIST
Impactos socioambientais na área de proteção ambiental da região do Maracanã, São Luís-MA, Brasil
Authors: Rodrigues Willane Da Silva , Farias Filho Marcelino Silva
Published: April 2022

A pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar os impactos socioambientais existentes na área de proteção ambiental do Maracanã em São Luís-MA, estabelecidos a partir da implantação e funcionamento dos conjuntos habitacionais do Programa Minha Casa Minha Vida (Faixa 1) instalados no interior da referida Unidade de Conservação. Os empreendimentos habitacionais instalados são os residenciais Amendoeiras, Santo Antônio e Morada do Sol, totalizando 4496 unidades. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida com base em levantamento bibliográfico e pesquisa de campo com realização de entrevistas com populares residentes nos conjuntos e no seu entorno, assim como registros fotográficos. Foi possível identificar impactos derivados principalmente da pressão antrópica sobre corpos hídricos, solos e vegetação, aumento da insegurança, redução da mobilidade da população em função da péssima estrutura de circulação em que pese as poucas ações por parte do poder público para mitigação desses impactos.
Da terra do sol nascente à terra vermelha: a territorialidade da cultura japonesa em Londrina-PR
Authors: Colasante Tatiana , Nunes de Oliveira Alini , De Oliveira Domingos Fabiane
Published: April 2022

O artigo discute o processo de imigração japonesa para o Brasil e sua trajetória até o norte do Paraná, destacando as dificuldades com relação à adaptação a uma nova cultura, o preconceito e discriminação, até se tornarem uma das etnias mais representativas culturalmente em Londrina-PR. A territorialidade japonesa na cidade resultou em um legado histórico que faz parte do patrimônio cultural local e é amplamente apreciado pela população londrinense, constituindo-se, portanto, em um importante elemento de identidade territorial não somente para a colônia japonesa, mas para sujeitos das mais diversas etnias. No entanto, como a cidade surgiu a partir da colonização de uma companhia de capital inglês, o poder público realizou uma série de intervenções urbanas como forma de homenagear esses colonizadores que tiveram pouco contato com a população local e não deixaram legado cultural tão expressivo quanto os japoneses. Do ponto de vista metodológico, utilizou-se pesquisa bibliográfica, documental, observação da paisagem e registro fotográfico a partir de trabalho de campo. Como resultado, apontam-se os principais elementos que compõe o patrimônio (i) material dos japoneses em Londrina e também se questiona a construção de uma identidade territorial alheia ao cotidiano dos londrinenses.
Função pública de interesse comum e recursos hídricos: territórios produtores de água na Região Metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte, SP
Authors: De Amorim Edvaldo Gonçalves , Toniolo Maria Angelica , Zanetti Valeria Regina , Gomes Cilene
Published: April 2022

Este estudo tem como objetivo propor a reflexão sobre a possibilidade de uma divisão territorial da Região Metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte (RMVPLN), localizada no Estado de São Paulo, que seja mais compatível com o uso e ocupação do solo e possa contribuir com a aplicação da legislação ambiental. Para tanto, apresenta entendimentos sobre a função pública de interesse comum, prevista no Estatuto das Metrópoles, considerando a água como um recurso de uso comum e a análise das bases territoriais geoprocessadas dos setores censitários rurais do IBGE, sobrepostas à classificação dos corpos d’água, segundo a Resolução Conama 357 de 17 de março de 2005. O estudo mostrou que o planejamento preconizado a partir da função pública de interesse comum, destacando-se a conservação e preservação da qualidade e quantidade dos recursos hídricos para abastecimento de importantes mananciais, além dos limites da RMVPLN, nas áreas dos setores censitários rurais, é um caminho para o desenvolvimento sustentado.
Comparison of the effectiveness of group interventions on Indian women diagnosed with mild to moderate depression at an urban psychiatric clinic in KwaZulu–Natal
Authors:   , Chetty Dayanithee
Published: April 2022

The aim of this quasi-experimental study was to compare the effectiveness of a Nurse-facilitated cognitive group intervention, a Volunteer-led support group intervention and a standard treatment Control group on mild to moderately depressed Indian women at an urban community psychiatric clinic in KwaZulu-Natal in terms of their levels of depression and self-esteem over a three-month period. Since antidepressants alone are ineffective in the treatment of depression, the study evaluated group interventions as adjunctive treatments. The first intervention involved 15 group sessions based on Gordon’s teachings (1988a and 1988b), whilst the second intervention consisted of 15 craft-making group sessions. A purposive sample of 45 depressed women was selected and randomly allocated to the three groups. Sample selection criteria included a Beck Depression Inventory score between 9 and 29, being aged between 25 and 65 years and using antidepressant medication. For ethical reasons, all participants continued with their “standard” antidepressant treatment throughout the study. The Personal Profile Questionnaire (PPQ), the Beck Depression Inventory Scale (BDI) 1978, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) 1965, the Life-Experience Survey (LES) 1977 questionnaire and a question on exercise were used to assess the effectiveness of the group interventions. Pre-test (prior to the introduction of the intervention) and two sequential Post-test scoring (after 6 and 12 weeks of interventions) were undertaken using the above-named instruments. The Kruskal Willis and Friedman’s test were used to detect changes in levels of depression and self-esteem between and within the three groups respectively, at the p = 0.05 levels of significance. The intergroup comparison showed statistically significant improvements in the BDI score of Experimental groups 1 and 2, with p = 0.00. There were no changes in the Control group. The intra-group comparison showed statistical significant improvements during the study within the intervention groups (p = 0.00 in both cases) but not in the Control group. No statistically significant change in the RSE amongst or within the three group was detected. The study has shown that group interventions as an adjunct to antidepressant treatment are beneficial as rehabilitation programmes for depressed women. Furthermore, volunteers and psychiatric nurses with training in using group interventions may be useful in assisting depressed patients to enhance their quality of life.
An epidemiological investigation into the risk factors associated with neck pain in the Indian population in the greater Durban area
Authors:   , Muchna Julie Miroslava
Published: April 2022

Background: Previous investigations on the epidemiology of neck pain in South Africa were limited to the White and Black populations to the exclusion of Indians. Thus the purpose of this study was to create a profile of neck pain and provide an overview of risk factors with particular interest to the Indian population. Objectives: These included the investigation of neck pain prevalence, neck pain clinical characteristics and risk factors for neck pain in the Indian population in the greater Durban area. Method: The first criterion for sample selection the establishment of suburbs within the greater Durban area. Secondly the three most densely populated Indian suburbs were chosen and ranked according to income potential, to ensure a balanced sample. An equal number of residents in each suburb were targeted, with a minimum of 600 respondents. Statistical Program for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15.0 was used to analyse the data. Results: The demographics indicated that the respondents were predominantly matriculated (40.3%), married (57.9%), men (55.7%) of active (94%) Hindu or Christian religion (43%) with a mean age of 36.7 years and a BMI of 24.8 kg/m2. The prevalence of neck pain was 36.83%, with an annual incidence of 28.83%. Original neck pain lasted 8.56 years with a Numerical Rating Scale reading of 4.97. The seldom experienced pain was affected by lifting, sleeping and concentration. In contrast recent neck pain lasted 50.4 days with a Numerical Rating Scale reading of 4.02. The more frequently experienced pain was equally affected by sleeping and lifting. Common risk factors identified for neck pain generally were stress, cycling, favouring one side when carrying a heavy object and suffering from headaches, shoulder pain and / or back pain. The findings of this study supported previous studies, although there were some significant differences. These included males having had a higher prevalence (55.7%) than females (44.3%), as well as watching television being a preventative factor to neck pain. v Conclusions and Recommendations: Thus the prevalence and risk factors of neck pain in the Indian population were comparable to international norms. It was however noted that stratified gender sampling should perhaps have been utilised to strengthen this study and causality of factors in relation to neck pain could not be determined. Both these limitations allow for future research opportunities.
Consumo de riesgo de alcohol y sentido de vida en adolescentes de 18 a 20 en Tezontepec de Aldama.
Authors: Pérez-Corona Mirely , Aguilar-Cornejo María Guadalupe , Maya-Sánchez Ariana , López-Nolasco Benjamín , Trejo-García Claudia Atala
Published: April 2022

Introducción: El consumo de alcohol aumento en los últimos años en adolescentes, la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) indica que América Latina se posiciona en primer lugar este consumo y México ocupa el décimo lugar, en la población adolescente 38.8% ha consumido alcohol alguna vez en su vida ha consumido alcohol en el último año.
Objetivo: Conocer el nivel de consumo de riesgo de alcohol y el sentido de vida en los adolescentes de 18 a 20 años de edad de la comunidad de Presas, Tezontepec de Aldama.
Metodología: De aplicabilidad básica con un enfoque cuantitativo y con un nivel de alcance descriptivo, con un diseño metodológico; no experimental (observacional), prolectivo, transversal, prospectivo.
Resultados: Los resultados de la Escala Dimensional del Sentido de Vida, 34 participantes refieren tener una búsqueda de sentido de vita expresando que son personas que experimentan una vida sin propósito y sin sentido, aunque en ocasiones tienen momentos en los que se sienten orientados. Con respecto a los resultados del  Instrumento de medición AUDIT, 10 participantes refieren tener un alto consumo de alcohol, expresando que son personal que con mayor frecuencia consumen alcohol.
Conclusión: Con base a los resultados obtenidos, se ha concluido que en el estudio realizado en los adolescentes de 18 a 20 años de edad de la comunidad de Presas, Tezontepec de Aldama, se concluye que actualmente el alcohol sigue siendo un problema en la comunidad adolecente al mismo tiempo impacta de manera negativa en su sentido de vida.
Experiencias docentes en el cambio curricular vivido en la carrera de enfermería de la FES Iztacala
Authors: Rocha-Lara Elsie-Ariadna , Pineda-Olvera Juan , Lara-Barrón Ana María , Godínez-Rodríguez María de los Ángeles
Published: April 2022

Introducción: La calidad educativa en las IES (Instituciones de Educación Superior) ha sido avalada por procesos de evaluación y acreditación a nivel institucional y curricular, llevando a cabo un proceso de mejora continua, mediante recomendaciones sugeridas por los evaluadores, lo anterior garantizará la calidad institucional ante la formación de futuros profesionales.
Objetivo: Analizar las experiencias del profesorado de la carrera de Enfermería de la Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, sobre el cambio curricular vivido.
Material y Métodos: Estudio cualitativo con enfoque fenomenológico, mediante entrevista a profundidad a doce profesores de enfermería. Muestreo por conveniencia de acuerdo a la saturación de datos. En aspectos éticos y legales, se realizó carta de consentimiento informado. El análisis de datos fue basado en Miles y Huberman, con abordaje teórico según Van Manen.  
Resultados: Surgieron dos categorías: 1) Sentimientos y afectaciones emocionales respecto al cambio curricular y laborales; 2) impacto del cambio curricular en los aprendizajes de los estudiantes, las cuales evidenciaron cómo el profesorado ha vivido los cambios curriculares en los 17 años desde que fue implementada la licenciatura.
Conclusiones: Los informantes narraron que en cada cambio curricular surgen emociones diferentes, entre incertidumbre, compromiso, responsabilidad y asumir empoderamiento para implementar la curricula, con ello, lograr los objetivos esperados por la misma, considerando perfil de egreso y rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.
Promoción de la salud a través de prácticas claves en la Atención Integrada a las Enfermedades Prevalentes de la Infancia (AIEPI), en profesores de educación prebásica
Authors: Sepúlveda-Rivas Catalina , Alarcón-Zapata Paula , Aldana-Alarcón Anniella , Parra-Sanhueza Carolina , Uribe-Cáceres María José , Rivas-Riveros Edith
Published: April 2022

Introducción: La estrategia de Atención Integrada a las Enfermedades Prevalentes de la Infancia (AIEPI), avanza en el concepto de integralidad de la atención de la salud, siendo una herramienta práctica, en los servicios de salud y hogar, otorgando máxima validez a las preocupaciones de la comunidad y del personal de salud.
Objetivo: conocer la promoción de la salud a través de prácticas claves en la Atención Integrada a las Enfermedades Prevalentes de la Infancia (AIEPI), en profesores de educación prebásica.
Material y Métodos: Investigación descriptiva en población de 59 técnicos y profesionales adscritos a Jardines infantiles y Salas Cuna, en la ciudad de Temuco, que corresponden a 23 Salas Cunas, que ejercen actividades laborales con lactantes de 6-12 meses. Recolección de información, y instrumento de prácticas claves propuestas por AIEPI OMS/OPS, el análisis se trabajó con estadística descriptiva e inferencia estadística, apoyándose en el software SPSS versión 24 en español. La investigación cumplió los criterios de rigor ético de Ezequiel Emanuel y la aprobación del Comité de Ética acreditado de la Universidad Mayor.
Resultados: 59 personas, de sexo femenino, personal de atención parvulario de Jardines infantiles y Salas Cuna. La edad promedio de 40 años, promedio de 8 años de ejercicio técnico profesional. El 78% del personal de atención parvulario, posee una jornada laboral de 9 horas diarias. Respecto a las conductas en lactancia materna un 78%, “siempre” realiza fomento del amamantamiento y un 72,9% “siempre” fomenta los beneficios de la lactancia materna, no obstante, en cuanto al fomento de la técnica de acople, “a veces” fomenta la técnica un 39,8%. De la inmunización un 64,4% del personal parvulario, “siempre fomenta la vacunación del PNI”, por otro lado, un 71% de la muestra “siempre fomenta la administración de vacunas de campaña (Influenza)”. De la conducta por cuadro respiratorio, un 69,5% de la población, “siempre reconoce los signos y síntomas que alertan de un cuadro respiratorio.
Conclusión: en la comunidad educativa, el uso de la estrategia desarrolla un actuar más efectivo, identificando actitudes de promoción. El tener la posibilidad de contacto diario; permite a la comunidad de prebásica dirigir su mirada hacia los problemas más relevantes y proponer estrategias para la solución en conexión con el sector salud.
Management of cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Volchek V. S.
Published: April 2022

This article provides a review of foreign literature data including a number of aspects that cover guidelines on cancer patient management during the COVID-19 pandemic. The author focuses on the fact that the pandemic has become a serious challenge for the health system not only in the Republic of Belarus, but also has demonstrated a number of problems in the organization of healthcare in most countries of the world. In particular, the pandemic has led to a deteriorated situation with the availability and quality of medical care provided to cancer patients, and periodicals often report a high risk of severe complications in this population group during the spread of COVID-19.
Features of self-management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: assessment results of qualitative and quantitative parameters
Authors: Yaroma A. U. , Martsinkevich A. F. , Baikova I. A. , Danilova L. A.
Published: April 2022

Objective. To assess the features and current status of diabetes self-management and to identify the driving factors responsible for behavior shaping related to diabetes.

Materials and methods. To study the behavioral features of 206 patients with 2 type diabetes mellitus (DM), we used the experimental and psychological methods (Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire – DSMQ – and a random questionnaire). A qualitative and correlational analysis of the obtained data was also conducted.

Results. The median score of diabetes self-management according to the DSMQ scale was 5.48 (4.64; 6.04) (10 was the maximum point). The analysis of other subscales was as follows: “Glucose self-monitoring” – 7.33 (6.00; 8.00) (p-value: < 0.001); “Dietary self-monitoring” – 5.00 (3.33; 5.83) (p-value: < 0.001); “Self-monitoring of physical activity” – 4.44 (2.22; 5.56) (p-value: < 0.001); “Skill in using qualified medical care” – 5.56 (3.33; 6.67) (p-value: < 0.001). The answers to the 16th question “My diabetes self-management is low” were as follows: “Applies to me extensively” – 27.20 %; “Applies to me to a considerable degree” – 4.76 %; “Applies to me to some degree” – 33.80 %; “Does not apply to me” – 34.27 %. Furthermore, a correlational analysis was carried out between the DSMQ subscales and the duration of the disease, age of the patients, degree of cognitive impairment, and the average hemoglobin A1c value.

Conclusion. According to the data of the validated DSMQ diabetes self-management scale, the questionnaire and the average HbA1c value, the external locus of control prevails among the patients with 2 type DM. Low self-management levels were revealed for the three indicators: “Dietary self-monitoring” – 5.00, “Self-monitoring of physical activity” – 4.44, “Skill of using qualified medical care” – 5.56.
Using e-Health resources for disease prevention and health promotion
Authors: Semutenko K. M. , Sharshakova T. M.
Published: April 2022

Objective. To assess the opportunities and economic effectiveness of the use of e-Health resources for disease prevention and health promotion.

Materials and methods. During the investigation of e-Health opportunities we used the data of the two previous pivotal studies conducted by us which concern the features of the implementation of modern methods of prevention and health promotion used in the Republic of Belarus. To evaluate the economic effectiveness, the method proposed by J. Pearson-Stuttard et al. was used taking into account the requirements from the guidelines for evaluating the effectiveness of scientific, technical and innovative developments and their implementation.

Results. The result of the study was the creation and justification of an organizational model of disease prevention and health promotion developed on the basis of the use of e-Health resources which can be applied in practice by professionals in the field of prevention and health promotion.

Conclusion. The developed model will help to increase the effectiveness of disease prevention, to promote health and a healthy lifestyle among the population, as well as to introduce modern methods to public health and healthcare.
Editorial
Authors: Nóbrega J. Miguel , Nagy József
Published: April 2022

The OpenFOAM® transport equation started in the late 1980s, with a source term provided by very bright minds. The computational library was advected for several years, after which, knowing that diffusion is very important for stability purposes and to help avoid unwanted divergences, the appropriate terms were added to the equation, by making it open-source.
Nowadays, the advantages and freedom promoted by OpenFOAM® are widely recognized, but it is also clear that its perseverance requires efficiently combining the advances promoted by source terms with the dissemination assured by a proper balance of the transport promoted by advection, and the homogenization granted by diffusion. In fact, the large number of high quality source terms available at different locations of the currently large computational mesh, must be both advected and diffused to maximize its impact.
The current OpenFOAM® Governance seeks to provide additional support for promising source terms and is also engaged in several efforts to maximize OpenFOAM® advection and diffusion. The OpenFOAM® Journal, an initiative from the Technical Committee for Documentation and Tutorials, is an example of one of those efforts. The Journal aims at contributing to an enhanced, rigorous and stable transport of OpenFOAM®.
The Journal’s Editorial Team consists of a group of enthusiasts who put forth their best efforts to have a simple but fully functional journal, which we hope will both serve and involve everyone from the multiphase OpenFOAM® computational domain. Its success will allow for the enlargement of domain boundaries, an increase in the order of dissemination and continued advancement towards the desired convergence. We must acknowledge the strong support of the OpenFOAM® Governance Committee, OpenCFD and all other contributing parties, whose support was crucial in order to materialize this project.Looking forward to the participation of all the FOAMers….Miguel Nóbrega and József Nagy
Strong light scattering of highly oxygenated organic aerosols impacts significantly on visibility degradation
Authors: Liu Li , Kuang Ye , Zhai Miaomiao , Xue Biao , He Yao , Tao Jun , Luo Biao , Xu Wanyun , Tao Jiangchuan , Yin Changqin , Li Fei , Xu Hanbing , Deng Tao , Deng Xuejiao , Tan Haobo , Shao Min
Published: April 2022

Abstract. Secondary organic aerosols (SOA) account for a large fraction of atmospheric aerosol mass and play significant roles in visibility impairment by scattering solar radiation. However, comprehensive evaluations of SOA scattering abilities under ambient relative humidity (RH) conditions on the basis of field measurements are still lacking due to the difficulty of simultaneously direct quantifications of SOA scattering efficiency in dry state and SOA water uptake abilities. In this study, field measurements of aerosol chemical and physical properties were conducted in Guangzhou winter (lasted about three months) using a humidified nephelometer system and aerosol chemical speciation monitor. A modified multilinear regression model was proposed to retrieve dry state mass scattering efficiencies (MSE, defined as scattering coefficient per unit aerosol mass) of aerosol components. The more oxidized oxygenated organic aerosol (MOOA) with O / C ratio of 1.17 was identified as the most efficient light scattering aerosol component. On average, 34 % mass contribution of MOOA to total submicron organic aerosol mass contributed 51 % of dry state organic aerosol scattering. Organic aerosol hygroscopicity parameter κOA was quantified through hygroscopicity closure. The highest water uptake ability of MOOA among organic aerosol factors was revealed with κMOOA reaching 0.23, thus further enhanced the fractional contribution of MOOA in ambient organic aerosol scattering. Especially, scattering abilities of MOOA was found to be even higher than that of ammonium nitrate under RH of < 70 % which was identified as the most efficient inorganic scattering aerosol component, demonstrating that MOOA had the strongest scattering abilities in ambient air (average RH of 57 %) during Guangzhou winter. During the observation period, secondary aerosols contributed dominantly to visibility degradation (~70 %) with substantial contributions from MOOA (16 % on average), demonstrating significant impacts of MOOA on visibility degradations. Findings of this study demonstrate that more attentions need to be paid to SOA property changes in future visibility improvement investigations. Also, more comprehensive studies on MOOA physical properties and chemical formation are needed to better parameterize its radiative effects in models and implement targeted control strategies on MOOA precursors for visibility improvement.
Measurement report: On the difference in aerosol hygroscopicity between high and low relative humidity conditions in the North China Plain
Authors: Shi Jingnan , Hong Juan , Ma Nan , Luo Qingwei , He Yao , Xu Hanbing , Tan Haobo , Wang Qiaoqiao , Tao Jiangchuan , Zhou Yaqing , Han Shuang , Peng Long , Xie Linhong , Zhou Guangsheng , Xu Wanyun , Sun Yele , Cheng Yafang , Su Hang
Published: April 2022

Abstract. Atmospheric processes, including both primary emissions and
secondary formation, may exert complex effects on aerosol hygroscopicity,
which is of significant importance in understanding and quantifying the
effect of aerosols on climate and human health. In order to explore the
influence of local emissions and secondary formation processes on aerosol
hygroscopicity, we investigated the hygroscopic properties of submicron
aerosol particles at a rural site in the North China Plain (NCP) in winter
2018. This was conducted by simultaneous measurements of aerosol
hygroscopicity and chemical composition, using a custom-built hygroscopic
tandem differential mobility analyzer (HTDMA) and a capture-vaporizer
time-of-flight aerosol chemical speciation monitor (CV-ToF-ACSM). The
hygroscopicity results showed that the particles during the entire campaign
were mainly externally mixed, with a more hygroscopic (MH) mode and a less
hygroscopic (LH) mode. The mean hygroscopicity parameter (κmean) values derived from hygroscopicity measurements for particles at 60,
100, 150, and 200 nm were 0.16, 0.18, 0.16, and 0.15, respectively. During
this study, we classified two distinct episodes with different relative humidity (RH) and temperature (T) conditions, indicative of different primary emissions and secondary
formation processes. It was observed that aerosols at all measured sizes
were more hygroscopic under the high-RH (HRH) episode than those under the
low-RH (LRH) episode. During the LRH, κ decreased with increasing
particle size, which may be explained by the enhanced domestic heating at
low temperature, causing large emissions of non-hygroscopic or less hygroscopic primary
aerosols. This is particularly obvious for 200 nm particles, with a dominant
number fraction (>50 %) of LH mode particles. Using O:C-dependent hygroscopic parameters of secondary organic compounds (κSOA), closure analysis between the HTDMA-measured κ and the
ACSM-derived κ was carried out. The results showed that κSOA under the LRH episode was less sensitive to the changes in organic
oxidation level, while κSOA under HRH had a relatively
stronger dependency on the organic O:C ratio. This feature suggests that the
different sources and aerosol evolution processes, partly resulting from the
variation in atmospheric RH and T conditions, may lead to significant changes in
aerosol chemical composition, which will further influence their
corresponding physical properties.
Do bacterial viruses affect the framboid-like mineral formation?
Authors: Działak Paweł , Syczewski Marcin Daniel , Kornaus Kamil , Słowakiewicz Mirosław , Zych Łukasz , Borkowski Andrzej
Published: April 2022

Abstract. Framboidal pyrite has been a matter of interest of many studies due to its abundance in a wide range of environments, and as a marker of redox conditions. However, the clear origin of framboidal pyrite remains unresolved. The paper discusses the possible role of bacteriophages (bacterial viruses) in the precipitation of sulphide minerals (FeS and CuS) and their impact on the formation of framboid-like structures. Here, two bacteriophages (Enterobacteria phage P1 and Pseudomonas phage Φ6), which differ significantly in the shape and physicochemical properties, were used. Our observations suggest that viruses can attract ions from the solution and thus change the electrochemical properties of precipitated minerals. Moreover, we showed that bacteriophages P1 can lead to the formation of finer mineral particles of FeS and CuS, whereas the framboid-like structures were found only in experiments with precipitation of FeS. However, Pseudomonas phage Φ6 did not cause formation of similar structures probably due to the presence of lipid envelope. Hence, it is assumed that Enterobacteria phage P1 can promote the formation of the FeS-based framboid-like structures. The proposed four-step conceptualized mechanism of the framboidal-like structure synthesis via viruses is as follows: (i) attraction of ions by capsids, (ii) bacteriophages behave like nuclei for mineral crystallisation, (iii) destabilisation of the colloid (ζ-potential ~ 0), (iv) formation of fine agglomerates.