bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Функції виявлення, розшуку та управління активами, одержаними від корупційних та інших злочинів: оцінка ефективності
Authors: Маслова А. Б.
Published: May 2024

Національне агентство України з питань виявлення, розшуку та управління активами, одержаними від корупційних та інших злочинів за змістом, обсягом функцій і правовим статусом не має аналогів у системі органів державної влади в Україні. Існує необхідність у дослідженні правового статусу Національного агентства. Мета дослідження полягає у розкритті функцій та оцінки їх ефективності відповідно до мети діяльності Національного агентства України з питань виявлення, розшуку та управління активами, одержаними від корупційних та інших злочинів. У процесі написання статті були використані: методи аналізу, порівняльний метод, метод комплексного і системного підходів, логічний метод і метод  узагальнення. У процесі дослідження здійснено часовий екскурс до витоків ідеї створення Національного агентства України з питань виявлення, розшуку та управління активами, одержаними від корупційних та інших злочинів. Проаналізовано і узагальнено передумови створення Національного агентства в Україні. Наведено основні положення Звіту антикорупційних реформ в Україні за результатами п’ятого раунду моніторингу Стамбульського плану дій з боротьби проти корупції Організації економічного співробітництва та розвитку. Виділено і детально описано функції Національного агентства у сфері державно-приватного партнерства. Наголошено на новому підході визначення ефективності роботи Національного агентства України з питань виявлення, розшуку та управління активами, одержаними від корупційних та інших злочинів, який має вимірюватись не лише через співвідношення бюджетних витрат на Національне агентство та чистих надходжень до бюджету від управління арештованими активами. Теоретичне та практичне значення дослідження полягає у важливості гармонійного розвитку діяльності Національного агентства і спрямування його на досягнення максимальних результатів за усіма напрямами.
Assessment of The Quality of The Trimester System from Kindergarten Teachers Perspectives
Authors: Al-Fehaid Sarah , Al-Shanawani Hania
Published: May 2024

The study aimed to Assessment the Quality of The Trimester System from Kindergarten Teachers’ Perspectives, and to identify the differences between the responses of study members attributable to the study variables: (Experience-Number of Children). The study used a survey descriptive approach, through a questionnaire that applied to the 81 female teachers in public and private kindergarten teachers in Saudi Arabia's Zulfi governorate. The Results showed that the responses did not agree with the advantages of applying the trimester system, with the overall average of the axis (2.14) and a response rate of (90%). On the other hand, the responses were approved of the challenges of applying the trimester system, with the overall average of the axis (3.20) and a response rate of (50%). The results showed that no statistically significant differences in responses to the application of the trimester system attributable to the study variables.
Scientific Research Priorities in Light of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 from the Researchers' Point of View at Umm Al-Qura University
Authors: Salam Baljoun , Fayiz Al.talhy , Khudher Alsaadi , Alharbi Abdulaziz , ALqithami Rashid
Published: May 2024

This research aims to know the priorities of scientific research in light of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 from the point of view of researchers at Umm Al-Qura University. The research has followed the descriptive approach to achieve the research objectives. The sample consisted of female researchers at the College of Education, Umm Al-Qura University (Master’s and PhD programs, at the Departments of Curriculum and Teaching Methods, Psychology, Educational Administration, and Islamic Fundamentals), and the tool consists of a four-axis questionnaire whose validity and reliability were confirmed. SPSS software has been used to process the data through a number of statistical methods. The research has found out several results, the most important of which are that the "Digital Citizenship" axis came as a top research priority among others with an arithmetic mean (4.43), while "Intellectual Security" got the second top priority with an arithmetic mean (4.35), and the "Community Partnership" axis got the third top priority with an arithmetic mean of (4.19), while the "sustainable development" axis occupied the fourth and last priority, with an arithmetic mean of (4.11), from the point of view of the respondents. The research has presented several recommendations, including: Encouraging research projects related to the research priorities included in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Supporting it financially, developing and linking academic programs for postgraduate studies to the needs of society and what serves its contemporary issues.
Optimization of Matrix Components for Improved Catalytic Activities of Cellulase Immobilized on Biochar-Chitosan Beads
Authors: Chidi Evans Egwim , Omotayo Omonije Oluyemisi , Poritmwa Gontul Isaac
Published: May 2024

Bioethanol is a renewable energy that is gaining popularity globally. It’s biochemical production requires the use of enzyme, especially cellulase. Cellulase is an enzyme that catalyzes the degradation of cellulose and related polysaccharides which finds applications in food, textiles, detergents, biofuels etc. However, the worldwide use of cellulase is limited by its relatively high production costs and low biological activity. This study was design to locally produce biochar-chitosan beads at optimized conditions to immobilize cellulase for improved thermal and storage stability as well as ensure reusability of the enzyme so as to improve biological activity and avoid the continuous production of free cellulase thereby reducing the production cost. Biochar was produced by pyrolyzing sugarcane bagasse in a local airtight chamber for 1 hour. Beads were formed from different ratios of biochar and chitosan in varying concentrations of calcium chloride solution as generated by design expert software version 13. The beads were dried in an oven at 50 0C for 24 hours and functionalized in 25% glutaraldehyde (GDA). The beads were loaded with enzyme (10.06 µmole/min/mL) at room temperature (27 ± 3 oC). Enzyme activity, thermal stability, storage stability and reusability tests were carried out according to standard procedures. The half-life and activation energy were also evaluated. The result showed that the optimum activity of the loaded enzyme (2.63 µmole/min/mL) was obtained when 2.46 g of porous biochar was mixed with 2.48 g chitosan in 5 % Calcium chloride aqueous solution. The immobilized enzyme was able to maintain thermal stability between 30 oC and 70 oC while the activity for free enzyme started declining after 50 oC. Also, the activation energy for immobilized cellulase enzyme (23.17 KJ/mol) was lower than the activation energy (55.146 KJ/mol) for free cellulase. The half-life, when stored at ambient Temperature (27 ± 3 oC), for free enzyme was 0.4 days while the half-life for immobilized enzyme was 3.59 days. Therefore, cellulase immobilized on support locally produced at optimal conditions had improved catalytic properties when compared to the free enzyme. Hence, more indigenous materials and practices may be employed for a cost effective and cheaper industrial processes.
Analisis Pemakaian dan Sistem Distribusi Air Bersih PDAM
Authors: Abdurrafiq Abdurrafiq , Endang Pudji Widjajati
Published: May 2024

This journal discusses the analysis of the use and distribution system of clean water at PDAM Tirtajati, Cirebon City. Water distribution experiences inequality between regions and regions, while water demand continues to increase due to population and economic growth which requires water supplies. This research uses quantitative descriptive methods using primary and secondary data. The results of the research show that the need for clean water continues to increase from 2022 to 2040. The volume of water needed reaches 4,459,295.52 m3 in 2022, increasing to 4,758,068.32 m3/year/person in 2040. The results of the analysis show that PDAM service coverage up to In 2040 it will only reach 62.17%. The clean water distribution system at PDAM Tirtajati relies on the principle of gravity. Based on the results of this research, several things can be recommended that can improve services at PDAM Tirtajati, one of which is increasing the PDAM's water production capacity to anticipate an increase in the community's clean water needs in the future as well as carrying out regular maintenance and repairs to the PDAM distribution network to reduce losses. water.
Analisis Korelasi Kelembaban Udara terhadap Epidemi Demam Berdarah yang Terjadi di Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Masjuwita Masjuwita , Endang Sartati  , Abdullah Ibrahim  , Reflis Reflis , Satria Putra Utama
Published: May 2024

Dengue (Dengue Fever) is a vector bone disease caused by the Aedes Aegepty Mosquito. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between air humidity levels and the Dengue Fever epidemic that occurred in Bengkulu Municipality. This research is a type of descriptive research with quantitative methods which aims to determine and show the relationship between air humidity levels and cases of Dengue Fever (DHF). This research was conducted in the Municipality of Bengkulu, using quantitative data on air humidity obtained from the Climatology Station (Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency) Baai Island, Bengkulu City, namely air humidity data from 2009 to 2014 and data on Dengue Fever cases in the Municipality obtained from the Department Bengkulu Province Health from 2009 to 2014 data. Judging from the results, the level of increase in air humidity in Bengkulu Municipality in 2009-2014 ranged from 82% - 86%. It can be seen that the number of dengue fever cases in Bengkulu Municipality in 2009-2014 was around 173 - 472 people. Data processing was carried out by computer using SPSS and Microsoft Excel programs. The results of the analysis using the bivariate test show that air humidity has a relationship between the incidence of Dengue Fever that occurs in the Municipality of Bengkulu, with a value of r=0.408 and p-value=0.007.
Perbandingan Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan BUMN dan Swasta dalam Bidang Pengelola Jalan Tol
Authors: Tamara Latifah Jasmine
Published: May 2024

Infrastructure in a country determines economic growth, especially in developing countries. With adequate infrastructure, citizens of a country can get what they need and support all their activities. Infrastructure development itself requires a lot of investment. In Indonesia's Development Plan and Government Work Plan for 2020-2024, it has been explained that the establishment of medium-term needs for infrastructure development in Indonesia amounts to IDR 6,445 trillion. In which, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are estimated to be able to fund only IDR 1,353 trillion or around 21% of the country's total infrastructure funding needs.  In addition, the government also hopes that the private sector can help with the financing amounting to IDR 2,707 trillion or around 42% of the total needs. Toll roads are one of the infrastructures that have grown significantly in Indonesia. In their development, SOEs cooperate with private companies, so that the financing of toll road development is included in the public private partnership (PPP) scheme. This study was conducted with the aim to determine and compare the financial performance between the SOEs which has the longest concession of toll roads in Indonesia, namely PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk. with private parties who also participated in the construction of 5 toll roads in Indonesia, namely PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada (CMNP). The data to be used is secondary data from the company's financial statement data. This research uses financial ratio analysis to measure company performance in several aspects, namely in terms of liquidity, solvency, activity, and profitability.
Influence of the Merchandise Inventory Accounting Information System on Internal Control of Merchandise Inventory
Authors: Purwanto Agmy Dewi , Fitria Bulan Tati , Juhara Djajun , Ramdani Adam
Published: May 2024

This study aims to examine the extent to which the Merchandise Inventory Accounting Information System impacts the Internal Control of Merchandise Inventory. The variables examined in this study are the Accounting Information System as the independent variable and Internal Control as the dependent variable. The population for this study consisted of the inventory department of a company operating in the service sector in Bandung. A sample of 40 individuals was selected for the investigation.
The research employed a descriptive-analytic approach and verification analysis, utilizing questionnaires for data collection. The data analysis application employs the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 25 for Windows. The research employed the Correlation Coefficient Test, Simple Linear Regression, Determination Coefficient, and Normality Test for analysis.
The Pearson Product Moment Correlation calculation indicates a "Very Strong" association between the Merchandise Inventory Accounting Information System and Internal Control of Merchandise Inventory. The merchandise inventory accounting information system significantly impacts 74.9% of the internal control of goods inventory. The remaining 25.1% is influenced by external factors that were not included in the variables evaluated by the author. The results of hypothesis testing indicate that the merchandise accounting information system significantly impacts the internal control of goods inventory.
Influence of Cash Sales Accounting Information Systems on Internal Control of Cash Sales
Authors: Anggraeni Ajeng Ayu , Yusup Maulana , Rahman Robbi Saepul , Rusjiana Jimmy
Published: May 2024

This study seeks to determine and analyze the impact of variables. The research employed a quantitative methodology, explicitly utilizing a descriptive approach and verification methods such as correlation coefficient, simple linear regression, and coefficient of determination. The study included a population of 30 individuals, and the samples collected encompassed the entire community.
According to the research findings on a consumer goods distributor company in Bandung, it can be concluded that the company's cash sales accounting information system (X) is performing well, with a score of 3.25. The internal control of cash sales (Y) is also reported to be entirely satisfactory, with a score of 3.19. The findings of this study indicate a significant correlation (correlation coefficient of 0.862) between the Cash Sales Accounting Information System and Cash Sales Internal Control. The Cash Sales Accounting Information System contributes to 74.3% of the variation in Cash Sales Internal Control (R square contribution). The remaining 25.7% is attributed to unexamined factors such as company policy.
ANALYSIS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT IN IMPROVING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE PT PLN (PERSERO) ULTG PANAKKUKANG
Authors: Justina Justina , Agus Salim  , Nurinaya Nurinaya
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the exact analysis of the work environment in improving the performance of employees of PT PLN (Persero) ULTG Panakkukang. This type of research is qualitative. The type of data used is descriptive qualitative with data collection through observation and interviews. The object of this research is the manager and employees of PT PLN (Persero) ULTG Panakkukang, totaling five people. The results of the research that can be written show that the non-physical work environment at PT PLN (Persero) ULTG Panakkukang is inadequate It is said to be inadequate because communication between coworkers is less harmonious. The factor for the lack of communication at PT PLN (Persero) ULTG Panakkukang is the fatigue factor or work pressure factor. The physical work environment at PT PLN (Persero) ULTG Panakkukang is not ideal as there are still some office facilities that have not been fulfilled and this affects the work environment of employees and will have an impact on the survival of the company
SAMPLING TECHNIQUE THE EGGSHELL THICKNESS
Authors: Angelovič Michal , Zelenakova Lucia
Published: May 2024

The aim of the study was to investigate the shell thickness of table eggs using a destructive method with a focus on the technique of sampling from three locations in the equatorial plane, the sharp and the blunt end of the egg. The subject of the study was the eggshell thickness with membranes of the influence of the sample taken on the egg in equatorial plane 1, equatorial plane 2, equatorial plane 3, at the sharp end and the blunt end of the egg, and a laying hen of breed Dominant aged 61 weeks (3 small-breedings) and 104 weeks (1 small-breeding). The measurement of eggshell thickness was carried out using a DIAL INDICATOR deviation meter, with an accuracy of 0.01 mm and a maximum thickness of 30 mm. The SAS statistical package, version 8.2, was used for statistical evaluation of the results. The influence of the location of the eggshell sample taken in 3 locations of the equatorial plane, at the sharp and blunt end of the egg on its thickness in the range of average values of 0.32 to 0.40 mm was not statistically significant (P>0.05). The influence of laying hen age was statistically significant (P≤0.05) by a higher eggshell thickness in the range of average values of 0.38 to 0.40 mm at 104 weeks compared with eggshell thickness of average values of 0.32 to 0.35 mm at 61 weeks. A strong linear positive correlation in eggshell thickness was found between two variables at all investigated sample locations on eggs laid by laying hens Dominant regardless of age. The overall results of eggshell thickness indicate that its evaluation is a complex process as an indicator of eggshell quality due to multifactorial external and internal influence. Considering the trend of lengthening the laying cycle in laying hens for environmental reasons, it is important to address the influence of age, housing system and breed suitability in relation to optimizing the uniformity of the thickness as part of the shell quality of the eggs.
MONITORING OF PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN GRAPEVINE LEAVES UNDER VARIANT FUNGAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Authors: Ailer Štefan , Benešová Lucia , Baroň Mojmír , Galovičová Lucia
Published: May 2024

Food contamination is the result of over-reliance on fungicides in crop production. The presence of pesticide residues in agricultural commodities needs to be strategically solved by applying gentle agrotechnical procedures. The research aimed to evaluate the effect of the treatment of grapevine with fungicides on the content and mobility of 4 active substances in the leaves of the variety Hibernal. The experiment included a control variant treated with fungicides and an untreated variant. We focused on monitoring the active substances of fungicides used in the first half of the vegetation: azoxystrobin, cyflufenamid, difenoconazole, myclobutanil, and another 25 active substances, in terms of multi-residue analysis methodologies. Grape leaves for analysis were collected on two dates: in the phenological phase of berry development BBCH 73 and 14 days after grape harvest – BBCH 91. Samples were prepared according to STN EN 15662. For qualitative analyzes of residues, we used the QuEChERS method in combination with liquid (LC-MS/MS) and gas (GC-MS/MS) chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. In the untreated variant, the contents of residues from both leaves collection were in undetectable values. In the leaf samples of the treated variant collected in BBCH 73, we established higher values of residues than the MRL determines, namely for azoxystrobin 0.083 mg/kg (MRL – 0.01 mg/kg). Azoxystrobin is the active substance of the Quadris max fungicide, and we applied this preparation 41 days before the first collection of leaves. In the analyzes of leaf sampling from the treated variant after grape harvest in BBCH 91, we found a decrease in the content of all monitored residues below detectable values. We consider the gradual degradation of residues in biological materials to be a very favorable result from the point of view of their impact on consumer health and the environment. Through visual observations of the vegetation, we found out that even the untreated variant had a perfect state of health. Hibernal is a variety suitable for biological production systems, and we assume that even in vintages with high pressure of fungal diseases, it is possible to maintain the health of the grapevine with ecological products. Using the appropriate grape variety combined with the right agrotechnical interventions makes it possible to use safer ecological practices to produce healthy food, maintaining sustainability and a healthy natural environment. The research will continue in the early Table grape varieties, where the vegetation period is shorter, and space for breaking down the residues is more difficult.
Trigliceridos mayores a 100mg/dl en relación a valores postprandiales, HOMA, No- HDL y Colesterol Remanente
Authors: Obregón Oswaldo , Aure Gestne , Lares Amaiz Mary , Castro Jorge , Brito Sara
Published: May 2024

Triglicéridos en ayunas  >100 mg / dl se encuentran asociados con Resistencia a la Insulina y dislipidemia aterogenica Objetivo: evaluar el aumento de triglicéridos postprandiales tomando como base  triglicéridos en ayuna con valores mayores y menores de 100 mg|dL , en pacientes despues de su desayuno habitual y correlacionarlos con Resistencia a la insulina medida por HOMA y Colesterol y sus fracciones asi como Colesterol No HDL y Colesterol Remanente Método: Estudio descriptivo de corte  transversal, con una población de pacientes de la consulta de Endocrinología del Hospital Militar Dr. Carlos Arvelo de Caracas. Las muestras fueron tomadas en ayuna y a las 2 horas depués de una comida, y se dividieron los pacientes en 2 grupos según trigliceridos mayores o menores de 100mg/dl Resultados: Los pacientes con trigliceridos menores de 100mg/dl presentaron triglicéridos a las 2 horas menores a 150mg/dl, en los dos grupos los triglicéridos subieron en promedio 49 mg/dl. El colesterol no HDL, el colesterol remanente y el HOMA estaban más alto estadísticamente significativos en los pacientes con triglicéridos basales mayores a 100 mg/dl así como el HDL colesterol era menor en pacientes. Conclusiones: en nuestro estudio los triglicéridos por debajo de 100mg/dl se acompañaban de HDL colesterol alto mientras los valores de triglicéridos por encima de 100m/dl se acompañaban de HDL colesterol bajo, mayor HOMA, mayor colesterol remanente y mayor colesterol No HDL
TOETVA (Tiroidectomía endoscópica transoral por abordaje vestibular) y TOEPVA (Paratiroidectomía endoscópica transoral por abordaje vestibular): Primeros casos en Venezuela.
Authors: Mijares Briñez Alirio José , Suarez Carmen María , Franco Alexandra , Roa Guerrero María , Pérez Diana
Published: May 2024

Introducción: La técnica quirúrgica abierta para la cirugía tiroidea fue descrita por Kocher en el siglo XIX y se ha mantenido por más de 100 años. El abordaje vestibular endoscópico de la tiroidectomía y paratiroidectomía, es un enfoque novedoso que evita cicatriz en el cuello y ofrece resultados curativos favorables. Es aceptado como una alternativa a los abordajes cervicales abiertos tradicionales. El objetivo es presentar dos casos clínicos a los cuales se les realizo abordaje vestibular endoscópico para tiroidectomía y paratiroidectomía transoral. Casos Clínicos: La primera fue una femenina de 42 años, con lesión entre tercio medio y polo inferior de lóbulo tiroideo derecho, cuya punción reporto carcinoma papilar tiroideo. El segundo caso fue una femenina de 66 años, que acudió con valor elevado de PTH (Parathormona: 205,91pg/ml), y gammagrama, que reportó adenoma paratiroideo, por lo que se planteó diagnóstico de hiperparatiroidismo primario. A ambas se planteó abordaje transoral vestibular endoscópico. Conclusiones: El abordaje vestibular de la tiroidectomía y paratiroidectomía endoscópica transoral, es factible, eficaz y seguro, ofreciendo además el mejor resultado cosmético hasta ahora conocido. TOETVA y TOEPVA, son cirugías desafiantes, con una curva de aprendizaje amplia y pronunciada, pero al ser realizada por cirujanos expertos, brinda inmensos beneficios para los pacientes desde el punto de vista curativo, estético y funcional, con ausencia de drenajes postquirúrgicos, mejor recuperación y menor lesión del nervio laríngeo recurrente por su mejor identificación.
Evolución postoperatoria de pacientes con cáncer de colon en la Unidad de Coloproctología del Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad
Authors: Vásquez Félix , Martínez-Millán Sergio , Roa María Daniela , Pappe Peter , Angarita Luis
Published: May 2024

El objetivo es analizar la evolución postoperatoria durante los primeros 30 días de pacientes tratados por cáncer de colon en la Unidad de Coloproctología del Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad. Métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo de corte transversal de pacientes operados por cáncer de colon desde enero, 2009 hasta diciembre 2021. Se identificaron los casos mediante el récord quirúrgico de los residentes de la Residencia Asistencial Programada en Coloproctología, la base de datos del departamento quirúrgico de la institución y el registro personal de los coloproctólogos de la Unidad de Coloproctología. Las complicaciones intraoperatorias y postoperatorias fueron organizadas según la clasificación CLASSIC y Clavien-Dindo, respectivamente. Resultados: Se intervinieron 80 pacientes: 37 sigmoidectomías, 23 colectomías derechas, 9 colectomías izquierdas, 4 colectomías derechas extendidas y 7 casos de cáncer sincrónico en los que se practicó resecciones colónicas variadas. La cirugía fue electiva en 56 pacientes (70%) y de emergencia en 24 (30%). La infección del sitio quirúrgico incisional superficial fue la complicación Clavien-Dindo tipo II más frecuente (11,3%). La dehiscencia anastomótica fue la complicación Clavien-Dindo tipo III b, más frecuente y se presentó en 8 casos de 65 pacientes (12,3%) en quienes se realizó anastomosis; 3 pacientes (3,75%) fueron operados de emergencia y fallecieron. Conclusión: En este estudio se determinaron los resultados postoperatorios de pacientes operados por cáncer de colon en esta unidad. Los hallazgos están en el rango de lo publicado nacional e internacionalmente y en ese sentido, son similares a los encontrados en centros de bajo volumen.
Examining Cross-linguistic Influence of Japanese Word Order: An Eye-Tracking Study on L2 English Learners’ Text Comprehension
Authors: Tajima Yayoi
Published: May 2024

Cross-linguistic influence is a systematic and unavoidable feature of language learning. This study aimed to investigate whether prepositive word order in Japanese noun clauses can serve as a cross-linguistic influence element in the acquisition of relative clauses (a form of a postpositive modifier) in English. To test this hypothesis, this study conducted an eye-tracking experiment with native Japanese speakers and showed the following results statistically. First, Japanese participants generally paid more attention to modifier clauses than the noun phrases they modified when reading English sentences with relative clauses. Second, when interpreting accusative relative clauses, longer fixations were observed both in the modifier clauses and in the antecedents, likely due to their complexity for Japanese L2 learners of English, as evidenced by the lowest accuracy rate. Finally, and most notably, the findings revealed that the participants who had not fully acquired the relative clause construction focused more on the left side of the relative pronoun than those who had. This tendency was most prominent when interpreting subjective relative clauses, a result that supports the hypothesis that prepositive L1 modifiers could be a CLI element in the acquisition of English postpositive modifiers.
Testing the Field Nature of Consciousness: A Pilot Test
Authors: Kleinschnitz Kurt , Travis Frederick
Published: May 2024

Researchers are exploring consciousness as a field permeating the world around us, rather than just a feature of human experience. If consciousness is a field, then one should be able to affect others by acting from the field of consciousness. This study used a random-assignment, double-blind design to probe effects of nine students practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique on the subjective experiences and physiological patterns of another student also practicing Transcendental Meditation. For 12 recording sessions, the group (sender) either practiced the Transcendental Meditation technique or read a textbook. When the group was meditating, the individual (receiver) reported more settled meditation experiences, and they exhibited higher alpha EEG power, a correlate of deep meditation experiences. Effect sizes for all measures were large. This was a pilot study to identify markers of field effects of consciousness. Future research could replicate these findings with a larger sample size, modify the distance between the sender and receiver, explore EEG synchrony between the senders and the receiver, called hyperscanning or collective neuroscience, and explore differential effects between friends, family, and strangers to test social influences. This design could meaningful probe the nature of consciousness.
Staatsrechtelijk apenkooien. De motie-Yeşilgöz c.s. over de Spreidingswet in het licht van constitutionele conventies
Authors: Harmsen H.B.
Published: May 2024

Geen reden voor staatsrechtelijke ontoelaatbaarheid

De motie Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius c.s. die zowel het kabinet als de Eerste Kamer verzocht om een pas op de plaats te maken met de Spreidingswet, kan op basis van het sobere Nederlandse staatsrecht niet als staatsrechtelijk ontoelaatbaar gekwalificeerd worden. De felle reacties op de motie kunnen echter wel verklaard worden vanuit het licht van constitutionele conventies. Yeşilgöz c.s. gingen met hun motie immers voorbij aan de specifieke rol en eigenstandige positie van de Eerste Kamer die beschouwd mag worden als een constitutionele conventie. Constitutionele conventies maken echter strikt genomen geen deel uit van het staatsrecht en zijn bovendien geen rechtsregels. Omdat zelfbinding het belangrijkste criterium is, bepalen staatsrechtelijke actoren dus zélf in hoeverre het doorbreken ervan toelaatbaar is. Niettemin spelen staatsrechtelijke conventies een belangrijke regulerende en ordenende rol in het Nederlandse staatsbestel. Het doorbreken ervan vergroot dus het risico op de uitholling van het constitutionele systeem. Dat lijkt op z’n minst onverstandig.
Spread of Ideas: The Legacy of Diffusionism School
Authors: Farahmand Faridullah
Published: May 2024

This comprehensive analysis explores the concept and development of diffusionism throughout the history of anthropology. Diffusionism, a theory that emerged in the early 20th century, posits that cultural elements are assimilated and disseminated throughout multiple nations, leading to transformative shifts in society. The German and British diffusionist schools were the primary institutions that concentrated on the transmission of cultural characteristics across temporal and spatial dimensions. The notion of "culture circles," first proposed by German diffusionism, led by figures like Wilhelm Schmidt and Robert Fritz Craebner, posited that the cultural traits of ancient civilizations spread to the surrounding regions. British diffusionism, spearheaded by Grafton Elliot Smith and V. J. Perry, emphasized Egypt as the birthplace of civilization and attributed cultural advancements to Egyptian origins. Franz Boas, the founder of the US diffusionist school, advocated for a historical-cultural perspective that opposed the idea of linear progress. Boas emphasized the importance of culture as a unified entity shaped by particular historical circumstances and dismissed notions of cultural advancement. Notable American diffusionists include J. Robert Lowie, Edward Sapir, Clark Wissler, and Alfred Louis Kroeber. Kroeber's examination of women's fashion trends and cultural zeniths demonstrates the multifaceted nature of diffusionist analysis. Lowie's study focused on challenging linear evolution ideas and emphasizing the crucial significance of spatial dispersion in understanding cultural events. Wissler concentrated on the biological components of disperse on, whereas Sapir examined how individual personalities shape cultural patterns. While diffusionism is not as common in modern anthropology, it is important for comprehending the intricacies of cultural transmission and societal progress. Diffusionism provides valuable insights into the dynamics of human culture and civilization by examining historical processes, geographic distribution, and cultural interaction.
Effects of exercise training on blood circulation system
Authors: Zada Freshta Samandari Malik , Naseri Korshid , Zalmai Mohammad Rasool
Published: May 2024

Background: Numerous studies have examined how exercise training affects the blood circulation system and have shown that it can prevent or lessen the harmful effects of a number of pathological conditions, including osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. It is well established that exercise training alters the autonomic nervous system by raising parasympathetic tone and decreasing sympathetic activity. In both normotensive and hypertensive people, these changes are correlated with lower blood pressure and heart rates.
Methods: Studies have focused on identifying the fundamental processes by which physical activity causes bradycardia and lowers blood pressure. emphasizing the need for further research to elucidate these mechanisms. Research has utilized data from both animal models and human studies to investigate the effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system, aiming to shed light on the physiological and molecular changes induced by exercise training on the blood circulation system.
Goals: The primary goal of the research is to explore how exercise training impacts the cardiovascular system, particularly in terms of reducing sympathetic activity, increasing parasympathetic tonus, and improving cardiovascular health to prevent or mitigate various pathological conditions. Understanding the mechanisms underlying the cardiovascular benefits of exercise is crucial for developing effective strategies to enhance cardiovascular function and overall health through physical activity.
Findings: The findings from the research underscore the significant positive effects of exercise training on the blood circulation system, highlighting its role in promoting beneficial health outcomes and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and other related conditions. The studies reviewed demonstrate that exercise training leads to physiological and molecular changes that contribute to improved cardiovascular function, emphasizing the importance of regular physical activity for cardiovascular health and overall well-being.
Management of atrial fibrillation in a hospital emergency department: Does routine clinical practice follow European guidelines?
Authors: Guinea Rocío , Oribe José Javier , Pereda Angel , Robledo María , Quevedo Juan Luis
Published: May 2024

OBJETIVO. La fibrilación auricular (FA) es una arritmia cuyo manejo se realiza frecuentemente en urgencias. Este trabajo estudia su manejo agudo en vida real en un servicio de urgencias según las principales estrategias terapéuticas (control de frecuencia, ritmo y profilaxis tromboembólica), y la adherencia a las guías europeas. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO. Estudio observacional, transversal, unicéntrico, realizado en el servicio de urgencias del Hospital Universitario Araba (España), entre octubre 2019 y mayo 2020, incluyendo pacientes que presentaban FA en el electrocardiograma. RESULTADOS. Se incluyeron 386 pacientes, de los que 280 (72,5%) tenían FA conocida y 106 (27,5%) un primer episodio. El 56,0% de los pacientes eran varones, una edad media de 76,0 (11,5) años (44%, ≥ 80 años). La adherencia al protocolo fue del 80,4% en estrategia de control de ritmo, 77,9% en control de frecuencia y 65,2% en profilaxis tromboembólica. La estrategia más utilizada para control de ritmo fue farmacológica, el control de frecuencia con beta-bloqueantes y el anticoagulante inicial más utilizado fue acenocumarol. Las principales discrepancias respecto a las guías fueron: la elección de la mejor estrategia terapéutica para el control del ritmo, la optimización de dosis de beta-bloqueante (FA taquicárdica), la dosificación de anticoagulantes, el uso de anticoagulantes de acción directa y la interrupción del tratamiento antiplaquetario en pacientes sin indicación de terapia combinada. CONCLUSIONES. Existe una elevada adherencia a las guías en estrategia de control de ritmo y frecuencia cardiaca, aunque con margen de mejora en cuanto a profilaxis tromboembólica.
Managing hyperglycemia under the sepsis code
Authors: Matías Sole Pablo , Gil Mosquera Marina , Mostaza Gallar Paula , Perales Muñoz Raúl , González del Castillo Juan , Fuentes Ferrer Manuel
Published: May 2024

INTRODUCCIÓN. El código sepsis es una herramienta para la detección y el tratamiento precoz del paciente séptico. La hiperglucemia, conocida como factor de mal pronóstico intrahospitalario, no entra dentro de esta guía terapéutica. Se desconoce si actualmente la hiperglucemia es tratada en esta entidad clínica y si tiene su tratamiento implicación pronóstica. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO. Estudio retrospectivo analítico y observacional que incluyó a todos los pacientes mayores de 18 años admitidos en el servicio de urgencias en los que se activó el Código Sepsis durante su estancia en el periodo comprendido de mayo de 2017 a septiembre de 2018. RESULTADOS. Se incluyeron 128 pacientes. La infección más frecuente fue la respiratoria (55%). El 37,5% de los pacientes presentó hiperglucemia, de los que un 19% recibió tratamiento para la misma. Los pacientes en los que se trató la hiperglucemia presentaron una mortalidad menor, sin resultados estadísticamente significativos. CONCLUSIÓN. La hiperglucemia no es tratada dentro del Código Sepsis. Se necesitan más estudios para conocer su implicación pronóstica
Imagerie du cancer du sein chez la femme jeune de moins de 35 ans
Authors: BENYAHIA Radia  , GUENDOUZ Hamida  , CHAHER Nabila  , BENDIB Salah Eddine
Published: May 2024

Objectif : Le cancer du sein chez la femme jeune est rare et a des caractéristiques épidémiologiques, diagnostiques et pronostiques propres. L’objectif de notre étude est d évaluer ’ les caractéristiques radiologiques (mammographiques, échographiques et par raisonance magnétique IRM du cancer du sein chez la femme jeune Algérienne, de moins de 35 ans.
Matériels et méthodes : Etude prospectives concernant 204 patientes âgées de moins 35 ans, entre janvier 2017 et janvier 2020, chez lesquelles un diagnostic de cancer du sein a été porté. Elles ont toutes bénéficié d’une mammographie numérique, d’une échographie et d’une IRM mammaire.
Résultats : La fréquence des cancers du sein de la femme âgée de 35 ans et moins dans notre série était de 10.6%, avec un âge moyen de 30,96 ans. En mammographies les lésions classées en BI-RADS 3 étaient de 7.21% et en BI-RADS 4 de 54.07%, par contre en échographie et en IRM les lésions classées en BI-RADS 3 étaient respectivement de 3.4% et .0.48%.  Les images    classées en BI-RADS 4   représentaient 32.69 %   en échographie et 28.365% en IRM. Le type histologique était de type carcinome canalaire infiltrant de grade III et II selon Scarff-Bloom et Richardson (SBR) dans 96.11 % des cas .
Conclusion : L’expression radiologique est souvent non spécifique et évocatrice d’une lésion suspecte, néanmoins nous avons constaté une plus grande fréquence de tumeurs d’allure bénigne en mammographie par rapport à l'échographie mammaire et à l’IRM mammaire. L’IRM mammaire reste donc utile dans la caractérisation lésionnelle et le bilan d’extension,
Plantas medicinais que atuam no sistema endócrino: evidências clínicas no uso de bauhinia forficata e glycine max
Authors: Chaves da Silva Bruna , Rodrigues Jamyle  Sena Lobato , Gentil Tainã  de Moraes , Lobato Wellina da Silva , Gomes Rafael Figueiredo , Tiago Allan Carlos da Silva , Lira Neto Paulo de Oliveira Paes de , Moraes Vanessa Gonçalves de
Published: May 2024

O sistema endócrino é o sistema responsável por regular e coordenar as mais variadas funções do organismo humano por meio de glândulas secretoras de hormônios e, assim como qualquer sistema do organismo, ele está sujeito a sofrer com patologias e distúrbios capazes de afetar significativamente o seu equilíbrio como: o diabetes mellitus e o climatério. Nesse cenário, plantas medicinais como a Bauhinia forficata e a Glycine max podem se apresentar como uma alternativa terapêutica eficaz, pois elas possuem, em suas estruturas, substâncias ativas com a capacidade de tratar esses distúrbios, além de serem acessíveis para a população acometida. Diante disso, este estudo tem por objetivo investigar os efeitos terapêuticos comprovados, por meio de artigos científicos, da Bauhinia forficata e da Glycine max no tratamento do diabetes mellitus e dos sintomas do climatério, respectivamente. A metodologia deste trabalho consistiu em uma revisão bibliográfica utilizando os descritores "Bauhinia forficata", "Diabetes mellitus", "Glycine max", "Climatério" e "Isoflavonas" pesquisados nas plataformas de dados Google Acadêmico, SciELO, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde e Lilacs para artigos publicados entre 2013 e 2022. A partir dos estudos analisados, os resultados obtidos foram que essas plantas, de fato, apresentam propriedades terapêuticas e que é importante conhecê-las e entendê-las, por meio de estudos mais detalhados, para que possam proporcionar segurança e eficácia no tratamento. Portanto, a Bauhinia forficata e a Glycine max podem ser considerados vegetais com efeitos terapêuticos comprovados e de grande importância para a população.
Vigiar é mais eficaz que punir: um estudo sociológico da transformação dos métodos punitivos e do poder nas sociedades modernas em Vigiar e Punir
Authors: Barbosa Marianne Sousa , Arruda José Nilton Conserva de
Published: May 2024

O artigo apresenta como, em Vigiar e punir, Foucault discorre sobre a substituição da pena de tortura corporal pelo aprisionamento e consequentes vigilância e disciplinamento. Orientado pela hipótese de que tal modificação não foi uma mera consequência do discurso humanista que exigia um maior respeito ao ser humano, e sim uma exigência de modificações próprias as sociedades capitalistas, que sente a necessidade de vigiar, disciplinar e controlar seus cidadãos, ele caracteriza o exercício do poder moderno de uma forma particular, como inserido no corpo social e não sobre o corpo social, de maneira capilar e microscópica. Nesta modificação em relação ao tratamento da delinquência, se verifica, segundo a economia do poder disciplinar, vigiar ser mais rentável e eficaz que punir. A abordagem realizada no presente artigo é sociológica, a fim de verificar quais impactos sociais a abordagem foucaultiana apresenta para a compreensão de um fenômeno presente nas diversas sociedades em todo o mundo.
PRÁTICAS INCLUSIVAS NO CICLO DE ALFABETIZAÇÃO: DESAFIOS E POSSIBILIDADES
Authors: Gomes Robéria Vieira Barreto , Castro Maria Esteviane Lima , Costa Ademárcia Lopes de Oliveira
Published: May 2024

Este estudo tem como objetivo compreender os desafios e as possibilidades na sala de aula comum com relação às práticas inclusivas no ciclo de alfabetização de uma escola pública de Fortaleza-CE. A base teórica utilizada centrou-se na ideia de inclusão escolar de Mantoan (2003) e de alfabetização de Soares (2020). Esta análise focou no princípio fundamental das escolas inclusivas, que consiste em todos os alunos aprenderem juntos, sempre que possível, independentemente das dificuldades e das diferenças que apresentem. Como procedimento metodológico, fez-se uso de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de natureza básica, explicativa, tendo como técnicas de pesquisa a observação participante em uma turma com cerca de 20 crianças do 2° ano do ensino fundamental, anos iniciais de uma escola pública de Fortaleza – CE; e uma entrevista semiestruturada com a Professora Regente A (PRA) da referida turma. Os resultados              obtidos evidenciam que os desafios para a inclusão escolar no ciclo de alfabetização iniciam desde o diagnóstico da deficiência ou a dificuldade de aprendizagem, predomina ainda o despreparo das professoras frente ao planejamento inclusivo, que em parte se dá pela “ineficiência” da formação inicial e continuada. Ademais, a discussão sobre a formação continuada é muito mais densa, pois é requisitado não só o apoio de conhecimento, mas também a oferta de recursos e materiais didáticos necessários para a educação inclusiva. Com relação às possibilidades, nota-se que há uma flexibilização das atividades como o principal recurso para a inclusão escolar. quanto as dificuldades e as potencialidades das crianças, foram necessários tempo e dedicação dos estagiários, que se propuseram a organizar as atividades especialmente pelos níveis de leitura e escrita das crianças. Além disso, houve a construção de uma relação afetuosa e respeitosa com as crianças que contribuiu para que fossem pensadas estratégias que melhor se adaptassem não só à criança com TEA, como todas as outras crianças. Logo, quando se trata de currículo e planejamento, é preciso pensar na flexibilização como dimensão do ensino e aprendizagem, e não na condição da pessoa com deficiência na sala de aula.
DOR FEMOROPATELAR: ASPECTOS CLÍNICOS E BIOMECÂNICOS
Authors: Araújo Isabela Vitória Souza , Martins Ana Carolina Brites de Magistris , Roide Leticia Yoko Nakamura de , Cipolli Jamilly Radiuc , Miguel Matheus Sandoval , Spinoso Deborah Hebling
Published: May 2024

A dor femoropatelar (DFP) é uma disfunção crônica, com alta prevalência em mulheres jovens e caracterizada por queixa de dor recorrente e prognóstico ruim a longo prazo. Suas causas são multifatoriais, e estudos apontam diferentes fatores de risco para DFP, entre eles, baixa força muscular do quadríceps, déficit de controle de movimento, diminuição da mobilidade articular, composição corporal e fatores psicológicos, que provavelmente estão associados à incapacidade grave autorreferida. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste estudo foi fazer uma investigar se aspectos clínicos e biomecânicos da DFP por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica. Após a revisão na base de dados científicos, encontrou-se que a etiologia da DFP é considerada multifatorial, envolvendo aspectos anatômicos, biomecânicos e psicossociais. Devido a essa característica multifatorial a avaliação deve envolver anamnese, medidas de desempenho físico e aplicação de questionários para melhor compreensão de todos os fatores envolvidos na DFP. Por fim, quanto ao tratamento dessa disfunção, a literatura recomenda a combinação de terapia com exercícios resistidos, órtese e educação do paciente para melhora dos sintomas a curto e longo prazo.