bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Oportunidades y capacidades del turismo de naturaleza como dinamizador empresarial en el Caquetá
Authors: Peña-Torres Parcival , Marlés-Betancourt Claritza , Correa-Cruz Lucelly
Published: September 2023

En la actualidad el turismo de naturaleza presenta un incremento constante por su incidencia en el entorno ambiental, económico y cultural de las comunidades locales. El interrogante formulado para el presente artículo es “¿Cuáles son las oportunidades y capacidades del turismo de naturaleza como dinamizador empresarial en la zona centro del departamento del Caquetá?”. Desde lo metodológico, se implementó un estudio descriptivo con enfoque cuantitativo en el que participaron 20 empresas operadoras de servicios turísticos en el departamento y 150 usuarios de servicios turísticos de naturaleza en la zona centro del Caquetá. Esta muestra se identificó mediante muestreo no probabilístico y criterios de selección. En los resultados se encontró que las capacidades por mejorar son: la accesibilidad y movilidad, la formación de capital humano, la calidad del servicio y el compromiso con la educación ambiental; dentro de las oportunidades se evidenció el diseño de programas de seguridad integral, el fomento de emprendimientos participativos que inciden en la generación de empleo y el crecimiento del turismo de naturaleza en la región.
Human Self-Experience in the Garden: Horticulotherapy from an Ontological-Axiological Perspective
Authors: Kilian Marlena , Paluch Michał
Published: September 2023

The intensively developing horticultural therapy proves the healing power of human contact with nature. This article analyses the process of self-therapy taking place in contact between a person and a garden both as its guest (passive horticultural therapy mode) and as its host (active horticultural therapy mode). It has been established that passive and active horticultural therapy includes activities involving the physical (sensations), mental (cognition), emotional (affections) and spiritual (reflections) spheres, which have been distinguished as internal human activities, while active garden therapy additionally involves the functional sphere as its external activity. Exposure to sensory stimuli initiates changes in a person’s cognitive, emotional and spiritual sensitivity, leading to self-cognition. At this stage, it is possible to switch from the identity of the visitor in the garden (performer of the action) to the identity of its host (perpetrator of the act). At this level, when creating a garden, a person experiences the values of freedom, goodness and beauty, which leads to self-transformation through self-experience. Changes taking place in a person may, in turn, translate into his horticultural activity. The ontological and axiological description proposed in the article aims to include the way of thinking derived from the Polish philosophical tradition into the international eco-pedagogical discourse.
Small Molecule Inhibitors against the Bacterial Pathogen Brucella
Authors: Wu Yingnan , Guo Ye , Ma Yuheng , Yu Hui , Wang Zhanli
Published: September 2023

Brucellosis remains one of the major zoonotic diseases worldwide. As a causative agent of brucellosis, it has many ways to evade recognition by the immune system, allowing it to replicate and multiply in the host, causing significant harm to both humans and animals. The pathogenic mechanism of Brucella has not been elucidated, making the identification of drug targets from the pathogenic mechanism a challenge. Metalloenzymatic targets and some protein targets unique to Brucella are exploitable in the development of inhibitors against this disease. The development of specific small molecule inhibitors is urgently needed for brucellosis treatment due to the antibiotic resistance of Brucella. This review summarizes the research on small molecule inhibitors of Brucella, which could be instructive for subsequent studies.
Molecular Complex of HSIM-loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles: Potential
Carriers in Osteoporosis
Authors: Kaur Malkiet , Nagpal Manju , Grewal Amarjot Kaur , Chauhan Samrat , Dora Chander Parkash , Singh Thakur Gurjeet
Published: September 2023

Background:

Statins, especially simvastatin promote bone formation by stimulating the
activity of osteoblasts and suppressing osteoclast activity via the BMP-Smad signaling pathway.
Statins present the liver first-pass metabolism. This study attempts to fabricate and evaluate simvastatin
functionalized hydroxyapatite encapsulated in poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) nanoparticles
(HSIM-PLGA NPs) administered subcutaneously with sustained release properties for effective
management of osteoporosis.

Methods:

Simvastatin functionalized hydroxyapatite (HSIM) was prepared by stirring and validated
by docking studies, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy
(SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Further, HSIM-loaded PLGA nanoparticles (HSIM-PLGA
NPs) were developed via the solvent emulsification method. The nanoparticles were evaluated
for zeta potential, particle size, entrapment efficiency, stability studies, and in vitro drug release
studies. in vitro binding affinity of nanoparticles for hydroxyapatite was also measured. Bone morphology
and its effect on bone mineral density were examined by using a glucocorticoid-induced
osteoporosis rat model.

Results:

The optimized nanoparticles were found to be amorphous and showed no drug-polymer interaction.
The particle size of formulated nanoparticles varied from 196.8 ± 2.27nm to 524.8 ± 5.49
nm and the entrapment efficiency of nanoparticles varied from 41.9 ± 3.44% to 70.8 ± 4.46%, respectively.
The nanoparticles showed sustained release behaviour (75% in 24 hr) of the drug followed
by non-fickian drug release. The nanoparticles exhibited high binding affinity to bone cell receptors,
increasing bone mineral density. A significant difference in calcium and phosphorous levels
was observed in disease and treatment rats. Porous bone and significant improvement in porosity
were observed in osteoporotic rats and treated rats, respectively (p < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Bone-targeting nanoparticles incorporating functionalized simvastatin can target
bone. Thus, in order to distribute simvastatin subcutaneously for the treatment of osteoporosis, the
developed nanoparticles may act as a promising approach.
Job Satisfaction : A Comparative Study Between Male and Female Employees Working in the Service Sector in India
Authors: Mukherjee Ujjal , Patnaik Monika
Published: September 2023

Purpose- Most of the research conducted in the western nations found relationship between gender and job satisfaction. This assumption has been tested empirically in this paper in the manufacturing sector in India .Design- The authors used a cross sectional field study design to collect responses of 384 employees working in 3 service sector firms in India. Judgmental sampling was used for the research. 6-item scale by Berson and Linton (2005) was used to measure Job Satisfaction. The computed internal consistency reliability for this measure was 0.85 using coefficient Alpha.Findings- Male employees experienced higher job satisfaction as compared to female employees. The statistical significance of the difference in the means of job satisfaction among male and female employees was estimated using the T-test.Research limitations/implications- By conducting the research on a large sample, this study was able to evaluate the role of gender on job satisfaction. There are chances of perception errors as the responses were self- reported.Practical implications- The findings suggest that managers should focus on both the genders equally in order to utilize their potential optimally.Social implications- By identifying and then developing employee's job satisfaction, organizations can help employees to reduce stress, burnout and improve their work life quality.Originality/Value- Using a large sample, this study identifies a relationship between gender and job satisfaction in the service sector in India .
Wilful and non-wilful default in Agricultural Credit
Authors: Singh S.K.
Published: September 2023

Present study is an attempt to analyze the default in repayment of loans and to take suitable measures to minimize over dues. The study is based on the 90 borrower farmers comprising of 25, 25, 25, 15for marginal, small, medium and large farmers respectively which were collected from five villages of Manihari block of Ghazipur district of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The study revealed that the 64 percent borrower farmers were found to be defaulters and 36 percent borrower farmers were non-defaulters. The ratio between wilful and non-wilful defaulters of total defaulter were found in equal numbers in the sample. The study further analyzed the non-wilful defaulter and find out the number of chronic defaulters on the basis that these type of defaulters have no any income even they are not in position to meet out their family consumption expenditure. Such type of defaulters were indentified. 34.48 percent of the total non-wilful defaulter and accounted 48.59 percent over dues of the total ovedues. Farmers wise defaulters were further analyzed and their numbers were found 12, 18, 17 and 11 on marginal, small, medium and large farmers respectively. The percentage of ovedues of the total over dues were reported 46.94, 24.93, 16.82 and 11.31 percent on different categories of farmers. The amount of outstanding loan per defaulters was higher on wilful defaulter and over dues were higher on non-wilfuldefaulters in the sample farmers. The government and bank official should take utmost care at the time of disbursing the loan and ensure that it must be sanction based on farmers repaying capacity strictly.
Government Policy of House Rent Allowances (HRA) in India: Needfor a Sustainable Perspective
Authors: Kumar Rajesh
Published: September 2023

House Rent Allowance policy in government organizations have been in force since the independence of India. Government wants to provide residential quarters for their employees, so that employees could reach on their duty in time. Due to non-availability of sufficient numbers of quarters, government arranged to provide House Rent Allowances so that employee could afford a house on rent in the nearby office locality. This was done after making a survey and more or less a practical market rate could be made available to the employees. But due to coming of many new scenarios in the public, the HRAgiven could not compete with thththe practical aspects of HRA. In last two pay commissions viz 6& 7the HRApolicy was much lucrative. Despite this all a review of the policy is required to make it more uniform and acceptable
Penance is Seminal Excitement -An Employee's Perspective
Authors: Lahori M.A.
Published: September 2023

Looking to the today's work culture and informal work scenario in the most of the organization, employees seldom take work accountability and do self drive / initiative of the work. But barring very few employees like citizenship employees, who welcome the work accountability and enjoy the work. It is very much experience that, down the line of the hierarchy, employees are very much perfunctory on primary duties and reluctant to do assigned job perfectly on right time, forget about voluntarily inviting the work. The informal groups has very significant role of instigations and creating phobia on the doers / performer and commonly seen generating counter productivity in the organization. Generally it is noted that, at the time of interview and even in the CV, the details of doing work or job whatever assigned by superior time to time and voluntarily assisting others in their work is indicated. But over period of time it gets diluted and employees became more selfish, self centric and some time instigators, under the preview of laws and supported by the not engaged employees of the organization.The theory X and Y of Douglas McGregor published in his book in 1960 titled, 'The Human Side of Enterprise' has examined theories on behavior of individuals at work, and he has formulated two models which he calls Theory X and Theory Y. It is universal truth that, an average human being has an inherent dislike of work and will avoid it, if s/he can. It means human being has the tendency of shirking the responsibility and buck-passing the onus of work to others. Indeed, most of the organizations make the staff to work, by enforcing the work-culture-environment and modus-operandi of the organizations, which takes care that very employee must work and all must do all the functional work. For instance, it is given to understand that, teaching staff is exclusive preserve for class-room teaching and no-way connected to administrative, admission and other allied work of the Institute. The modern work culture of management institutes are little bit different and it work on of the philosophy of 'Earn Your Own Bread' by inculcating practice of working in admission, administrative, academic, event's organizer, brand building events and lot more. In situation like this most of the employees do the work in penance (unwillingness) later on penance convergent into seminal in due course among the employees as major strength. Hence the source of penance though it is negative at the beginning but certainly infuses as seminal for the development of faculty in their growth path in due course of their career. Hence in nutshell doing all the Institute work along with the class-room teaching may makes them more fruitful and meaningful to the institutions in this present scenario as well to the teachers, in long run
“A Comparative Study on Attitude of Consumers towards Branded Consumer Durable Products in Rural & Urban Market of Solapur District”
Authors: More D. P.
Published: September 2023

Major portion of Indian population (about 69%) resides in rural area point towards the need for developing good understanding rural market and rural marketing trend. Consumers from rural market are distinctly different from urban counterparts in many aspects such as availability of information sources, factors influencing purchase decision, attitude towards products, and their value expectations. In case of consumer durables it is observed that only 35% sale is actualized from rural market and 65% sale is contributed from urban market. Despite of this the penetration levels of branded products are also less in rural market as compared with urban market. Also the established products accounts for merely 10% of the consumer durable market that to in rural market it is less as compared to urban market (report of RNCOS, 2010). Rural market accounts the untapped potential for leading companies to grow their market share with distinctive challenges. Measuring their attitude, knowing the factors forming their attitude & making their attitude favorable towards branded consumer durable products is a key area of concern for leading companies. Hence, researcher is keen to know the attitude and perception being most important factors affecting consumer purchase decision in rural and urban market.
Rural Tourismin India: A Prespective
Authors: Shukla Arvind
Published: September 2023

The study provides an holistic view of the rural tourism in the context of India and elaborates its potential in generating employment and contribution in the national income with catching attention towards the areas that needs to explored with cautious of preserving the cultural, innate, ethnic and environment values of the region. The study gives the glimpses of the tourism industry and potential of rural tourism that can be utilised for the development of rural region in general and the sites carrying the rural tourism in particular and focuses on the integration of different policies for the development of the rural tourism.
Role of spiritual Leadership in responsible and sustainable organizations – A study of select organizations in India
Authors: Ramesh Avadhanam
Published: September 2023

Spiritual leadership is emerging as central aspect of workplace spirituality, and more importantly in the context of social and sustainable enterprises, which are primarily driven by mission of benefitting society at large. There is also paradigm shift by the organizations towards triple bottom line (people, planet and profits). Indian scriptures have defined the duties and obligations of individuals to the welfare of the others and nature as NriRin or Manushya-rin and BhutaRin. The research paper analysis few social and sustainable organizations in India, such as Sri Ramakrishna Matt and Ramakrishna Misson, The Akhsypatra Foundation (TAF), Aravind eye hospital, Bamboo house India, Mitticool and TirumalaTirupathiDevasthanmas (TTD) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIM's) in the context of spiritual leadership and managerial excellence, and attempts to build a conceptual framework to understand these organizations. The poor people (defined by the World Bank's definition of below US$2 a day) can have access to services and products other than those that are absolutely essential only if they are provided free of cost. Paradoxically in India, where the five forces air water, land, fire and space are worshiped and are considered as part of individual human body or the larger cosmic body, India is fastest growing major polluter in the world . This also calls for eco -entrepreneurship and responsibility at corporate and even individual to fight the global challenge of environmental degradation and disaster. The study finds that organizations with spiritual leadership and selfless innovations, values as means and have achieved very high positive impact on social and environmental aspects.
Exploring Political Mistrust in Pandemic Risk Communication: Mixed-Method Study Using Social Media Data Analysis
Authors: Unlu Ali , Truong Sophie , Tammi Tuukka , Lohiniva Anna-Leena
Published: September 2023

Background

This research extends prior studies by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare on pandemic-related risk perception, concentrating on the role of trust in health authorities and its impact on public health outcomes.

Objective

The paper aims to investigate variations in trust levels over time and across social media platforms, as well as to further explore 12 subcategories of political mistrust. It seeks to understand the dynamics of political trust, including mistrust accumulation, fluctuations over time, and changes in topic relevance. Additionally, the study aims to compare qualitative research findings with those obtained through computational methods.

Methods

Data were gathered from a large-scale data set consisting of 13,629 Twitter and Facebook posts from 2020 to 2023 related to COVID-19. For analysis, a fine-tuned FinBERT model with an 80% accuracy rate was used for predicting political mistrust. The BERTopic model was also used for superior topic modeling performance.

Results

Our preliminary analysis identifies 43 mistrust-related topics categorized into 9 major themes. The most salient topics include COVID-19 mortality, coping strategies, polymerase chain reaction testing, and vaccine efficacy. Discourse related to mistrust in authority is associated with perceptions of disease severity, willingness to adopt health measures, and information-seeking behavior. Our findings highlight that the distinct user engagement mechanisms and platform features of Facebook and Twitter contributed to varying patterns of mistrust and susceptibility to misinformation during the pandemic.

Conclusions

The study highlights the effectiveness of computational methods like natural language processing in managing large-scale engagement and misinformation. It underscores the critical role of trust in health authorities for effective risk communication and public compliance. The findings also emphasize the necessity for transparent communication from authorities, concluding that a holistic approach to public health communication is integral for managing health crises effectively.
“Effects of multi-segmental exercise programme on postural dysfunction among geriatric population: Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial. (Preprint)
Authors: Shoukat Filza
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND

The efficacy of an exercise programme to improve postural dysfunction and balance among the geriatric population has not been extensively investigated.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a 24-week multi-systemic exercise programme to reduce older population postural dysfunction.

METHODS

This is a two armed parallel design double blinded, single centered randomized controlled trial based on the SPIRIT guidelines. One hundred and thirteen healthy geriatric population age 65-75 years will be enrolled in this study by convenience sampling. They will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the intervention group (IG) and the control group (CG). The IG will participate in a multi-component exercise programme i.e. (strength training, endurance, balance, stretching and flexibility exercises). The CG group will receive postural education via a video. Global postural system will be used for the assessment of posture and balance. The main outcomes of the study will be posture, TUG test, Tragus to wall test and MiniBestest test.

RESULTS

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CONCLUSIONS

This trial will provide new evidence about the effectiveness of an individualized multi-segmental exercise programme to prevent the postural dysfunction and its associated adverse effects. Compared to usual care, the combined intervention is expected to show additive effects in the reduction of the balance and postural dysfunction among elderly.

CLINICALTRIAL

IRCT66236 25-10-2022.
What practice competencies and training approaches are required for public health practitioners to support the digital transformation of public health? A Rapid Review (Preprint)
Authors: Ramachandran Swathi , Iyamu Ihoghosa , Chang Hsiu-Ju , Kushniruk Andre , Ibáñez-Carrasco Francisco , Worthington Catherine , Davies Hugh , McKee Geoffrey , Brown Adalsteinn , Gilbert Mark
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in public health workforce’s capacity to deploy digital technologies, while upholding ethical, social justice and health equity principles. Existing practice and competency frameworks have not been updated to reflect the prominent role digital technologies play in contemporary public health, and public health training institutions are seeking to integrate digital technologies in their curricula.

OBJECTIVE

We conducted a rapid review to identify recommended practice competencies and training approaches that can enhance public health practitioners’ capacity to support the digital transformation of public health functions.

METHODS

Following the World Health Organization’s (2017) guidelines for rapid reviews, we searched OVID Medline, OVID Embase, ERIC, and Web of Science for peer-reviewed articles. We also searched Google scholar, public health agency and public health association websites for grey literature using search terms related to public health, digital health, and training and practice competencies. We included articles with training and practice competencies recommendations for digital technologies among population and public health practitioners, published between January 2010 and December 2022. We excluded articles describing these concepts from a clinical perspective.

RESULTS

Our search returned 2023 titles and abstracts out of which 12 studies were included. We found recommendations for new competencies to enable public health practitioners to appropriately utilize digital technologies that cut across all existing public health competency categories. We also identified a new competency category related to data, data systems management and governance. Training approaches identified include combined public health and informatics or data science degree programs and certifications, and practice-based learning in multi and interdisciplinary contexts. Disciplines relevant to identified training include public health, public health informatics, data, information and computer sciences, biostatistics, health communication and business.

CONCLUSIONS

To adequately support the digital transformation of public health, evidence suggests the workforce requires new competencies that cut across and extend existing public health competencies. These competencies cover multiple public health domains and range from protection and use of new digital data sources to public communication using digital technologies like social media. Ongoing professional development and adapted degree awarding programs that emphasize the role of interdisciplinary training and practice.
Postoperative sequelae of percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Authors: Yaseen W.K.
Published: September 2023

Background. Risk factors of postoperative complications during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) include stone burden, the preoperative microbiological status of urine, comorbidity, age, operative time, intraoperative level of sterility, and antibiotic prophylaxis. The study aimed to assess the sequelae of these complications. Materials and methods. This retrospective study was conducted on patients treated by PCNL under fluoroscopic guidance for a one-year duration. The demographic data, body mass index, stone burden, stone density, number, duration of surgery, and postoperative complications were recorded. Results. Out of 50 patients, 32 (64 %) developed a fever. White blood cell count was significantly high among those patients. The age of the patients, gender, body mass index, and hospital stay were insignificant variables. Stone burden, prolonged surgery duration, prone position during surgery, and the use of pneumatic lithotripsy were significant variables. Conclusions. Increased stone burden, prolonged duration of surgery, prone position, and pneumatic lithotripsy during PCNL are significant risk factors for developing postoperative complications, mainly fever.
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis and ANCA-negative pauci-immune vasculitis: an unusual presentation. A case report
Authors: Zepeda Zitlali Guadalupe Paulín , Fernandes Louis Fernando Robles , Bolaños Vianey Guadalupe Tellez , Diaz José Carlos Ortiz , Arredondo María Inés Gil
Published: September 2023

Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis corresponds to a clinical scenario of glomerular damage involving rapid deterioration of renal function with multiple etiologies. Within these, 85 % of cases are associated with pauci-immune vasculitis with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA). However, a remaining subgroup may present ANCA-negative results. The clinical presentation often involves a decline in the glomerular filtration rate, sometimes requiring renal replacement therapy, as well as extrarenal manifestations such as diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. Confirmatory diagnosis is achieved through renal biopsy, negative serology for ANCA, and exclusion of other etiologies. According to international clinical practice guidelines, the recommended treatment for both entities is the same, with the addition of renal replacement therapy if necessary. However, the prognosis tends to be unfavorable with little to no recovery of renal function. This case presents a female patient in the early decades of life with ANCA-negative, rapidly progressive, pauci-immune glomerulonephritis.
Effect of ACE inhibitors on the course of SARS-CoV-2 in a patient with pre-existing chronic kidney disease: a clinical case
Authors: Zavalna I.M.
Published: September 2023

The presence of in combination with hypertension stage 1–2 and its medical correction using renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors significantly affects the health of patients who are infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). SARS-CoV-2 uses RAAS as a tool to penetrate the cell, namely the receptor of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) 2. The purpose of the work: to assess the dynamics of clinical and laboratory indicators in a patient with SARS-CoV-2-associated nephropathy against the background of taking ACE inhibitors. This article describes a clinical case from the author’s own practice. Timely prescription of etiotropic therapy for coronavirus disease 19 significantly reduces complications of chronic kidney disease course with hypertension.
The effect of antioxidant therapy on the course of predialysis chronic kidney disease in a patient with comorbidity
Authors: Denova L.D.
Published: September 2023

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is almost always associated with comorbidities such as diabetes, hyperuricemia/gout, urolithiasis, often with urinary tract infection, hypertension, polycystic kidney disease, and other conditions. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is an inherited kidney disease (1/1000–1/400 worldwide) affecting mainly adults, caused predominantly by mutations in PKD1 (85–90 % of cases) and PKD2 genes (10–15 % of cases), which encode polycystin-1 and polycystin-2 proteins, respectively. In adults with preserved kidney function, the prevalence of gout increases from 1 to 2 % (hyperuricemia up to 11 %), in patients with CKD stage 4 — up to 32 % (hyperuricemia up to 80 %). 70 % of patients with gout and 50 % of patients with hyperuricemia have stage 2 CKD. CKD contributes to a decrease in the urinary excretion of uric acid. In patients with CKD, hyperuricemia is considered to be a serum uric acid level > 6 mg/dL in women and > 7 mg/dL in men. Hyperuricemia is very often observed in hypertension and type 2 diabetes. In patients with kidney disease, diabetes is a major factor of mortality and morbidity. Diabetic nephropathy can be suspected in a patient with type 2 diabetes in the presence of albuminuria and/or diabetic retinopathy. Signs of diabetic nephropathy: basement membrane thickening, mesangial expansion, and increased vascular permeability to albumin induced by nonenzymatic glycation of collagen and laminin. Comorbidity has a negative impact on patients’ health due to increased morbidity and mortality. Such patients are at risk of rapid progression of CKD into the end stage, which requires renal replacement therapy. Therefore, early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of CKD complications are important for such patients. This article highlights the impact of antioxidant therapy and phytoneering on the course of CKD in patients with comorbidities.
Perspektif Time Geography terhadap Upaya Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Air Perempuan Kepala Keluarga Dusun Gunung Butak, Gunungkidul
Authors: Fajarwati Alia , Sukamdi Sukamdi , Hizbaron Dyah Rahmawati , Listyaningsih Umi , Rachmadani Pinta
Published: September 2023

Abstrak Pemenuhan kebutuhan air masyarakat Dusun Gunung Butak yang termasuk dalam kawasan Karst Gunungsewu merupakan tantangan, terlebih untuk Perempuan Kepala Keluarga (Pekka). Tujuan penelitian : 1) mengidentifikasi sumber air bersih di Dusun Gunung Butak untuk memenuhi kebutuhan selama setahun, 2) menganalisa upaya pemenuhan kebutuhan air oleh Pekka menggunakan perspektif Time Geography. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Indepth interview dengan Pekka dan key persons dengan alat penelitian kalender musim dan panduan/protokol wawancara dilakukan untuk menggali informasi. Pemetaan juga dilakukan dengan menggunakan software GIS. Data divalidasi dengan strategi validasi dalam penelitian kualitatif dan dianalisa menggunakan metode analisa fenomenologis terstruktur. Pada tujuan 2 digunakan analisa dari perspektif Time Geography dan analisa spasial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terjadi perubahan sumber air yang digunakan di dusun ini. Berdasarkan analisa Time Geography, adanya pipa PDAM di dusun ini menghemat waktu, memperpendek jalur individu, dan mengurangi kendala mobilitas Pekka dalam memenuhi kebutuhan air terutama saat kemarau. Abstract Meeting the water needs of the community in Gunung Butak Hamlet which is located in the Gunungsewu Karst area is a challenge, especially for Women Headed Household (WHH). The aims of the study are : 1) to identify sources of clean water in Gunung Butak Hamlet to meet one year's needs, and 2) to analyze the fulfillment efforts of water needs by WHH using Time Geography perspective. This research is a qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. Indepth interviews with WHH and key persons using seasonal calendar research tools and interview guidelines/protocols were conducted to gather information. Mapping was also done using GIS software. The data was validated using a validation strategy in qualitative research and analyzed using a structured phenomenological analysis method. Analysis from the perspective of Time Geography and spatial analysis was implemented in the second aim of this research. The results showed that there was a change in the source of water used in this hamlet. Based on Time Geography analysis, the presence of PDAM pipes in this hamlet saves time, shortens Pekka's individual paths and reducing their mobility constraint in fulfilling water needs, especially during the dry season.
Determinan kesenjangan kemiskinan desa-kota di Indonesia
Authors: Priyarsono Dominicus Savio , Wijaya Miryam BLSK , Sigiro Ely Elprida
Published: September 2023

Abstrak.  Artikel ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi beberapa faktor yang diperkirakan menentukan kesenjangan kemiskinan desa-kota di Indonesia. Data antar-provinsi tahun 2000-2020 dianalisis dengan teknik regresi data panel. Kesenjangan kemiskinan desa-kota (variabel dependen) diukur dengan dua cara, yakni selisih dan rasio angka kemiskinan desa-kota.  Variabel-variabel independen yang dianalisis adalah produk domestik regional bruto per kapita, produktivitas sektor pertanian, transformasi perdesaan, indeks kapasitas fiskal, dan rata-rata jumlah tahun bersekolah penduduk perdesaan.  Kedua model itu memberikan hasil estimasi tanda parameter yang konsisten searah. Variabel independen yang secara signifikan berbanding terbalik dengan kedua variabel dependen adalah produktivitas sektor pertanian dan rata-rata jumlah tahun bersekolah penduduk perdesaan, sedangkan yang berbanding lurus adalah PDRB/Kapita dan indeks kapasitas fiskal.  Dengan kata lain, dua variabel independen yang pertama itu mengurangi angka kemiskinan perdesaan sedemikian efektif sehingga mampu memperkecil kesenjangan kemiskinan desa-kota.  Kebijakan pertumbuhan ekonomi dan kebijakan fiskal daerah terbukti mengurangi kemiskinan di kota lebih efektif daripada di desa, akibatnya justru berdampak memperlebar kesenjangan tersebut.  Temuan lain menunjukkan bahwa transformasi perdesaan yang diukur dengan kesempatan kerja non-pertanian di perdesaan tidak cukup efektif mengurangi angka kemiskinan di pedesaan, sehingga tidak berdampak signifikan pada kesenjangan kemiskinan desa-kota. Abstract. This article analyzes some factors which might have determined rural-urban poverty gap in Indonesia.  Provincial data for the years of 2000-2020 are analyzed by using panel data regression techniques.  The gap between rural-urban poverty rates (dependent variable) is measured by two methods, i.e. rural-urban poverty difference and ratio. Gross regional product per capita, agriculture sector productivity, rural transformation, fiscal capacity index, and rural mean years of schooling are regressed on each of the gap measures. The two models give consistently equivalent signs of the estimated parameters.  The independent variables that negatively and significantly affect the dependent variables are productivity of agriculture sector and rural mean years of schooling, whereas those that are positive and significant areGDP/Capita and fiscal capacity index. In other words, the first two independent variables decrease the rural poverty rates so effectively that they can reduce the rural-urban poverty gap.  Economic growth policy and regional fiscal policy decrease poverty more effectively in urban than they do in rural areas, and hence they widen the poverty gap. Another finding shows that rural transformation that is measured by non-agriculture employment in rural areas is not so effective to reduce rural poverty, that it does not significantly effect on the poverty gap.
Estimating the Disparate Quantitative Cumulative Impact of ASUU Strike on the Economic Growth: Evidence from North-East Nigeria
Authors: Saka Abdulrasaki
Published: September 2023

The study explores estimating the disparate quantitative cumulative impact of ASUU-strike on the economic growth: Evidence from North-East Nigeria. First, we study strike actions by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria and recent changes in the actions of the employer (Federal-Government-of-Nigeria), using primary data collection from each of the Federal and State own Universities of the six states of the North-Eastern Nigeria demographics over the period 2022-2023. We employed structured questionnaires and random sampling distribution to gather data for analysis. Next, we used panel data analysis to estimate data collected with particular emphasis on random effect. We find that the average effect of food-vendors, taxi-drivers & Okada-riders, landlord, banks domiciled on campuses and stationary sellers over ASUU-Strikes when all these independent variables changes across time and between universities increases by 1%, ASUU-Strikes decreases the incomes of food-vendors, taxi-drivers & Okada-riders, landlord, banks domiciled on campuses and stationary-sellers by about 2%, 3,9%, 9.3%, 14.7% and 9% respectively, holding all other predictors constant. We discuss implications for policy, indicating that ASUU-strike affects the level of economic activities of businesses domiciled in the university system and neighborhood-shops around the university campuses thereby further depresses nation’s economy. Finally, we make recommendations.
Studies in Ethnobotany Focus on Traditional Plant Applications and Indigenous Wisdom
Authors: Srinivas Ch. , Singh Dr. Gulab
Published: September 2023

Ethnobotany is a subfield of botany that studies the relationships between traditional societies and the plants in their environments. In its widest sense, ethnobotany is the study of how plants have shaped the worldviews and historical narratives of indigenous peoples, as well as how these people evaluate the efficacy of modern scientific knowledge. Ethnobotanical research may provide light on the complex relationships between plants and indigenous peoples, both in the past and the present. While modern society may look down on our ancestors as primitive and barbaric, they really helped us advance by teaching us how to utilize plants for food, medicine, chemicals, colors, wood products, textiles, and so on. As this study progressed, it became abundantly evident that the vast body of past studies on rural and tribal medicines in North Eastern India had just scratched the surface. There is still plenty to do and write down before it's all gone forever. Interviews and on-location observations were used extensively in this study's investigation. The information on medicinal plants and interview notes were written down in field notebooks. Traditional plant knowledge and the usage of curative wild herbs by the Marakwet people were the focus of a study. As a result of interviews with traditional healers and community people, a list of the plants' traditional names was developed. As much as sixty percent of plant names are same, it is clear that traditional names for medicinal plants are vanishing. Nearly all locals (94.8 percent) knew which traditional medicinal herbs were best for treating stomach problems, followed by diarrhea (70.7 percent), chest discomfort (65.5 percent), and typhoid (63.3 percent). Locals have a low knowledge index (23.6%) of curative plants, according to traditional healers.
Analysis of Social Perception and Tourism Potential of Traditional Villages in Zhanjiang Based on Sustainability Eyes by Big Data, RS and GIS
Authors: He Chunying , Wang Yun-Shang , Wang Ruei-Yuan
Published: September 2023

The traditional village is not only the biggest heritage of agriculture but also the most ancient and precious resource of culture in China. But along with the rapid development of modern society and cities, the traditional village, which has a science of study, history, and cultural value, is disappearing rapidly. Therefore, this paper uses big data and ArcGIS as a means to obtain the research data of traditional villages in Zhanjiang and analyze their spatial distribution characteristics. Then, the driving factors affecting the tourism development of traditional villages are analyzed, and the social perception behind them is interpreted. Finally, the Tourism Development Potential Index (TDPI) model is used to evaluate the tourism development potential of traditional villages in Zhanjiang and make suggestions. The results showed that among the factors affecting the tourism development of traditional villages in Zhanjiang, the weight of human factors was greater than that of natural factors. Among the eight driving factors of tourism development, high-level scenic spots and socio-economic factors had the greatest impact on tourism development in traditional villages, with 10 traditional villages with strong potential, 47 with medium potential, and 39 with weak potential. Based on this, the corresponding development strategy is proposed, aiming at offering a scientific basis for developing Zhanjiang Traditional Village's tourist industry.
Welcome to Future Medicine AI
Authors: Hall Emma
Published: September 2023

As the Commissioning Editor of the journal Future Medicine AI, I am delighted to welcome you to the inaugural issue of this trailblazing publication focusing on advancing the latest applications of AI in medicine.
Amanecer en las islas. Rutas y retos en la integración de Nuestra América
Authors: Véjar Pérez-Rubio Carlos
Published: September 2023

La idea de integración y de unidad nace desde el mismo surgimiento de las independencias de los pueblos latinoamericanos y caribeños de las metrópolis europeas, a principios del siglo XIX, cuando se adquirió conciencia en algunos dirigentes de que dicha unión sería indispensable para enfrentar el futuro en mejores condiciones para todos. Pero el camino para concretarla no ha sido nada fácil, como podemos advertir en las páginas de este libro, que recoge una serie de ensayos publicados por el autor en diversos medios en los últimos veinte años, los cuales han sido debidamente revisados, actualizados y completados para la presente edición.
Tensiones políticas en el Caribe (1944-1964) El arbitraje de la OEA
Authors: Martínez Pérez Héctor Luis
Published: September 2023

La lectura de esta obra permite afirmar que representa una importante contribución a la bibliografía caribeña por el interés que despierta en materia de Geopolítica del Gran Caribe y de la América Media o Central, no sólo por su temática, de escasa atención entre los historiadores de la región, sino también por la forma integral en que se explican los procesos analizados.
Crisis, conflicto y resistencia en América Latina. Miradas desde Tepoztlán
Authors: Quero Morgan
Published: September 2023

Esta es la historia de la lucha de un pueblo por afirmar su poder político. En el vendaval de cambios que vivió México en la segunda mitad de la década de 1990, un conflicto local en el municipio de Tepoztlán, transformó de manera importante las relaciones políticas en el Estado de Morelos, teniendo un impacto nacional y global. A raíz de un proyecto de inversión inmobiliario en las tierras comunales de Tepoztlán se desencadenó una lucha de resistencia que se vivió como crisis y conflicto.
Enseñar a pensar históricamente en el bachillerato en época contemporánea
Authors: Peña Maldonado Luis Ramón
Published: September 2023

Durante el periodo de contingencia sanitaria debido a la pandemia de covid-19 el cuerpo docente, el estudiantado y las instituciones se vieron obligados a encontrar soluciones para continuar con las clases de manera remota. Esta situación, aunada a otras circunstancias, evidenció la necesidad de contar con herramientas intelectuales que permitan a estudiantes de nivel medio superior afrontar el presente. Teniendo lo anterior en mente se diseñó una intervención educativa con base en una serie de actividades para iniciar a los estudiantes en el desarrollo del pensamiento histórico. Se recuperaron algunos principios del Aula Invertida (ai) con el objetivo de aprovechar la expansión actual del uso de herramientas y plataformas digitales en el entorno escolar. Los resultados obtenidos fueron positivos, ya que se logró iniciar el desarrollo de una de las habilidades del pensamiento histórico: la perspectiva histórica. Sin embargo, el grado de interés por los temas de las actividades, la falta de hábitos de estudio, el nivel de expresión comunicativa y la fatiga digital del alumnado, imponen un reto mayor para alcanzar el objetivo.
Economía circular en la formación para el empleo
Authors: Mogena Medina Carlos , Prado-Solano Angelina , Domínguez Durán Jorge
Published: September 2023

En el presente artículo se hace un recorrido por aquello que la economía circular supone para el planeta a nivel económico, social y medioambiental, y los beneficios que tendría la implantación de un módulo específico de economía circular, en la formación profesional para el empleo, dirigido a capacitar y concienciar para un desarrollo sostenible a trabajadores en las empresas. Además, se ahonda en el estado de la cuestión viendo cómo se aborda el citado tema desde las instituciones europeas hasta las instituciones autonómicas.
Mitigando el cambio climático: árboles mecánicos y minería aérea
Authors: Vega Ruiz Ricardo
Published: September 2023

Este artículo describe los desarrollos tecnológicos que replican el funcionamiento de los árboles, ideados con la intención de controlar la velocidad y cantidad de dióxido de carbono capturado de la atmósfera. Además de funcionar como un medio para mitigar el cambio climático, la implementación de estas tecnologías también permite que las empresas obtengan ganancias mediante la comercialización de los recursos que se le extraen a la atmósfera, transformándola en un nuevo espacio de negocios.
Trastorno del espectro autista (TEA)
Authors: Celis Alcalá Gustavo , Ochoa Madrigal Marta Georgina
Published: September 2023

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with multidimensional involvement, characterized by decreased social interaction with deficiencies in communication through verbal and nonverbal language and inflexibility in behavior by presenting repetitive behaviors and restricted interests. Its etiopathogenesis and related risk factors are increasingly being better studied. This is a frequent clinical entity. Approximately 1 in 160 children have some degree of autism globally. However, it is rarely diagnosed, being identified until the appearance of its comorbidity with other psychiatric disorders such as anxiety or depression. Currently, there is no specific treatment for the nuclear symptoms of autism, however, there are different therapeutic and pharmacological options that improve the quality of life of its carriers. Keywords: Disorder; autism; spectrum; diagnosis; treatment; neurodiversity.
Neumomediastino asociado a neumonía por COVID-19
Authors: Álvarez-Domínguez Enrique Karim , Ornelas-Moreno Juan Pablo , Valdez-Moya Lilia Susana
Published: September 2023

Among the different complications that have been described in patients with viral pneumonia due to SARS-CoV-2, spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SP) is of special clinical interest, as it is a rare condition reported in approximately 1% of patients with COVID-19. It is defined by the presence of air in the mediastinum in healthy patients or in the absence of any iatrogenic or traumatic origin. Its clinical presentation is usually insidious and may be accompanied by other respiratory complications. We present the case of a patient with COVID-19 who developed SP associated with emphysema in extrathoracic regions during hospitalization. There was no presence of subcutaneous emphysema or pneumothorax. Keywords: Respiratory complications; COVID-19; extrathoracic emphysema; spontaneous pneumomediastinum; SARS-CoV-2.