bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Undergraduate Nursing Students A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Sultana Nasrin
Published: November 2024

Background: Nursing educational program shifted to online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on undergraduate nursing students. Methods: This research was considered a descriptive cross-sectional study. The population of the study consisted of 300 undergraduate nursing students of Rajshahi Nursing College, Rajshahi. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample. 120 respondents participated in this study. Results: 45% students in this study had an average academic performance and 43.3% students had a below average clinical experience after online education. Almost all students (80.8%) faced network problem and financial problem during learning online. Half of the students did not attend online class regularly. 71.7% students did not have available internet connection or data pack for online classes. Students living in rural area faced more network problem (.95 ±. 21) than the urban area (.76 ± .43). Majority of the students (77.5%) told that effective teaching method was not provided to attain clinical skill competency with online learning. Most of the students (86.7%) thinks that there was a lack of knowledge application and skill building during online learning. Almost all students (92.5%) felt anxiety and depression due to long term closure of the institution. 22.8% students infected with COVID-19 and 58.3% had to stay in quarantine. Almost all students concerned about completing the course on time. Final year students were worried about taking the upcoming licensure examination. Conclusion: This study will contribute greatly to the proper implementation of educational practices and undertake necessary initiatives for the students in case of further crises.
Analisis Perbedaan Perilaku Online Impulse Buying Gen Z Dan Gen Y Ditinjau Dari Hedonic Shopping Motivation (Survei Pada Pengguna E-Commerce Shopee di Wilayah Kota Tasikmalaya)
Authors: Agustin Laela , Fitriadi Budhi Wahyu , Yusnita Rita Tri
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the differences in online impulse buying behavior of gen z and gen y in terms of hedonic shopping motivation in shopee e-commerce users in Tasikmalaya City. The research method used in this research is quantitative research with causality method and survey approach. The population in this study is not known with certainty. The sampling technique in this study is nonprobability sampling with a total sample size of 100 people who are shopee e-commerce users with group divisions, namely 50 gen z people and 50 gen y people. The type of data used is primary data obtained from questionnaires. The data testing techniques used in this study are validity test, reliability test and independent sample t-test and simple linear regression analysis using SPSS version 25. The results of this study indicate that there is no significant difference in Hedonic Shopping Motivation between Gen Z and Gen Y. There is a significant difference in Online Impulse Buying between Gen Z and Gen Y. Hedonic Shopping Motivation has a significant effect on Gen Z's Online Impulse Buying. Hedonic Shopping Motivation has a significant effect on Online Impulse Buying Gen Y.
Financial Feasibility Of Aglaonema Commodity Ornamental Plant Business At Bibitbungaku Ornamental Plant Shop Tasikmalaya Regency
Authors: Nurzehan Nida Nabila , Jakiyah Ulpah , Fitriadi Budhi Wahyu
Published: December 2024

Ornamental plants can be used as income for farmers and ornamental plants include businesses that are quite popular among the public. Aglaonema ornamental plants can be used as indoor decorations, this is due to the beauty possessed by this plant from the patterns and colors on its leaves. This study aims to analyze the financial feasibility of the Aglonema commodity ornamental plant business in Tasikmalaya Regency, especially at the Bibitbungaku Ornamental Plant Shop using the R/C Ratio. In this study only took 1 sample respondent, namely only the owner of Bibitbungaku Ornamental Plant Shop. Based on the results and discussion, it can be concluded in this study about the financial feasibility of the Aglaonema ornamental plant business, the R C Ratio value is 1.76 which indicates that the R/C Ratio value is more than one, so that from this analysis the Aglaonema ornamental plant business at the Bibitbungaku Ornamental Plant Shop is feasible to be developed further by considering increasing the knowledge and skills of farmers, as well as better environmental management.
The Relationship Between Knowledge And Wife Support With Interest In Using Contraceptives In Men In The Puskesmas Working Area Bermani Ulu Year 2024
Authors: Anita F Irma , Jumita Jumita , Putri Yesi
Published: December 2024

Family planning is one of the methods to reduce the population growth rate. Objective: The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between knowledge and wife support with interest in using contraceptives in men in the Bermani Ulu Health Centre Working Area in 2024 analytical survey research with a Cross Sectional design.  The population of this study was men of childbearing age who visited the Bermani Ulu Health Centre, Rejang Lebong Regency in 2024 from January to April 2024, totalling 328 people, the sample in this study was 180 respondents. Sampling was taken by purposive sampling.  The results of the study obtained from 180 respondents most of the respondents (58.3%) had poor knowledge. Of the 180 respondents most respondents (51.7%) the wife supports the use of male contraceptives Of the 180 respondents most respondents (71.1%) the husband's interest is low in the use of male contraceptives. There is a relationship between knowledge and interest in the use of contraceptives in men in the Bermani Ulu Health Centre Working Area in 2024. There is a relationship between wife support and interest in using contraceptives in men in the Bermani Ulu Health Centre Working Area in 2024. It is expected to increase public knowledge about male contraception by increasing health promotion programmes through counselling and health education so that the awareness of men of childbearing age to be willing to use male contraceptives.
Promosi Kesehatan Tentang Upaya Pencegahan Anemia Dengan Jus Kurma Pada Ibu Hamil Di Kelurahan Baru Urip Lubuklinggau Utara II
Authors: Juliana Nova , Perawati Perawati , Nurhaliza Syafira , Yulianti Sri Putri , Utami Try , Murwati Murwati
Published: December 2024

The prevalence of anemia in the world is estimated at 9% in developed countries and 43 percent in developing countries (Amaris & Rachman, 2022). The World Health Organization (WHO) (2013) states that anemia is one of the health problems worldwide, especially in developing countries and often occurs in pregnant women who are one of the populations with a disproportionate rate of anemia (Rizki et al., 2022; Aisah et al., 2022). Pregnant women need a minimum of iron in a TTD preparation of 90 tablets during pregnancy. However, the success rate of consuming Fe tablets is not optimal because of the mother's disobedience factor in consuming it for various reasons such as being lazy to take it, forgetting, nausea after consuming it. TTD preparations can be replaced by consuming foods high in iron and folic acid, one of which is dates. Consuming dates can be varied in other forms such as juice. At the end of the process of making Fresh Date Juice to Prevent Anemia, pregnant women in RT 2 Batu Urip Village can understand and understand about the content or benefits of Dates. The methods used in promotion about anemia are lectures and questions and answers as well as distributing leaflets. Then the method of making date juice used is by direct practice of making date juice. The results of the activities of making fresh date juice to prevent anemia in Pregnant Women and Young Women in RT 2 Batu Urip Village, which is the average pre-test knowledge of pregnant women and young women before the practice of making date juice is <50 in the less category. Then the average post-test knowledge of pregnant women and young women after the practice of making date juice is >50 in the good category.
Promosi Kesehatan Tentang Upaya Peningkatan Perilaku Hidup Bersih Melalui Penyuluhan Phbs Mencuci Tangan Guna Pencegahan Terjadinya Diare Di Batu Urip Lubuklinggau Utara II
Authors: Sari Isra Purnama , Kurnia Mutia Putri , sari Tya Eka Purtama , Arifah Detri Putri , Utami Framanita , sari Liya Lugita
Published: December 2024

Health is the most important thing in human life and health is the keyword for early childhood happiness. This can be achieved with clean and healthy living behavior. Healthy living can be achieved by maintaining personal hygiene, and the easiest way to maintain personal hygiene is by washing your hands with soap. By getting used to clean and healthy living behavior, of course you can optimize the growth and development of children during the golden age. Clean and Healthy Living Behavior Development (PHBS) aims to build and preserve community behavior that focuses on cleanliness and health, so that the community can be independent in preventing and handling their own health problems. The aim is to increase public knowledge about good and correct hand washing. Based on the results of interviews with the people of Batu Urip sub-district, the problem is the low level of public knowledge about proper and correct hand washing. The method used in this activity is the method of educating the community about good and correct hand washing. The result of this activity is that public knowledge about a Clean and Healthy Lifestyle (PHBS) of good and correct hand washing has increased. Knowledge of recognizing good and correct hand washing is believed to be one of the most important factors for improving disease prevention. To increase this knowledge, it is provided Information about good and correct hand washing in the community needs to be provided so that the people of Batu Urip sub-district can understand the importance of maintaining bathing habits and personal hygiene.
Digitalisering og administrative byrder
Authors: Madsen Christian Østergaard , Hjelholt Morten
Published: November 2024

Danmark bliver ofte fremhævet som et foregangsland indenfor offentlig digitalisering. Siden 2015 har digital selvbetjening været obligatorisk for danske borgere til ansøgning om de fleste offentlige tjenester og ydelser. Dette repræsenterer et markant skifte i borgernes interaktion med offentlige myndigheder og stiller en række krav til både borgere og myndigheder. Vi spørger: Hvordan påvirker offentlig digitalisering, herunder obligatorisk digital selvbetjening og automatisering, borgernes administrative byrder ved ansøgning om offentlige ydelser i Danmark? Vi præsenterer en kvalitativ empirisk undersøgelse baseret på interviews, surveys og observationer med borgere og praktikere fra myndighederne Arbejdernes Tillægspension (ATP) og Udbetaling Danmark (UDK). Vi undersøger, hvordan myndigheders policydesign og implementering forbundet med digitale tjenester påvirker borgernes administrative byrder ved ansøgning om pension og barsel. Beslutningen om at indføre obligatorisk digital selvbetjening resulterede først i øgede administrative byrder for mange borgere. Men ATP og UDK har efterfølgende reduceret borgernes administrative byrder gennem automatisering og ved at anvende datadrevne analyser og kvalitative undersøgelser til at forbedre deres selvbetjeningsløsninger og kommunikation. I tråd med tidligere undersøgelser ser vi, at effekterne af digitaliseringen er distribuerede både indenfor og på tværs af ydelsesområderne. Der er særlig forskel på omfanget og typen af administrative byrder, som borgere i Danmark og udlandet oplever ved ansøgning om offentlige ydelser. Endelig viser vi, at både ydelsernes og statslige karakteristika påvirker myndigheders muligheder for at reducere administrative byrder.
Administrative burdens in medical appointments: Experiences of compliance costs among citizens with poor health
Authors: Halling Aske
Published: November 2024

Several studies have shown that socioeconomically disadvantaged citizens experience more administrative burdens in their interactions with the public sector. However, there is still limited knowledge – both in Denmark and internationally – about citizens’ experiences of burdens in their encounters with the healthcare system. This article explores whether citizens with poor health or poor mental well-being experience higher compliance costs when visiting their doctor. The analysis is based on the Danish segment of the European Quality of Life Survey, which includes a representative sample of 1,020 Danes. The results indicate that both poor health and poor psychological well-being are associated with higher perceived compliance costs. However, there is no support for the expectation that individuals with both poor health and poor mental well-being experience particularly many administrative burdens.
Translating Apȣagana: Conceptual-Affective Modelling as a Tool for Analyzing Historical Indigenous Legal Cultures
Authors: Fletcher Andrew J.
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the use of conceptual-affective modelling as a powerful tool for understanding Indigenous and European (or Euro-American) interactions in 18th century colonial North America. It illustrates how dictionaries and lexicons of Indigenous languages compiled by colonial actors, particularly the French Jesuit missionaries, can be harnessed to reveal a previously obscure conceptual world. These linguistic sources have only been used sparingly in the social sciences due to the linguistic and structural difficulties in engaging with what are atypical primary sources. Conceptual-affective modelling permits quantitative and qualitative analyses of the concepts contained within these sources. To demonstrate this, the intersection of Indigenous legal cultures and the Calumet [Apȣagana] has been chosen. First, a study of the Calumet in 17th-century Miami-Illinois–and–French dictionaries is discussed. Compiled in the area known to the French as the Pays des Illinois, these were tools for the evangelization project of the Society of Jesus. Within them are a wealth of words, expressions, and phrases that evoke the reality of the members of the political confederation called the Illinois (though their own term for themselves was Inoca). In a period from which few sources recorded Indigenous voices, these open a window onto language and culture. Second, the challenges of translating concepts pertaining to legal culture between societies with vastly different conceptions of justice are examined. The Calumet is considered in relation to a series of translated speeches by Indigenous leaders made in 1723, connected to a case of homicide. Rather than concentrating on the conflicts that can arise from conceptual divergences, the study investigates how attempts to resolve conflicts between different legal cultures can illuminate the diverse attributes that contribute to meaning and communication.
Relationship between Resistance Exercise, State-Trait Anxiety and Subjective Well-being
Authors: Corrêa Silva Melissa , Neves Nunes Sandra Adriana , Ninck Netto Felipe , Berro Lais , Alexandre J. Oliveira-Lima Alexandre , Gimenes Marcos
Published: December 2024

Abstract
 
Evidence suggests that exercise may promote well-being and decrease anxiety levels. However, the specific relationship between resistance exercise and different domains of anxiety and well-being remains poorly understood. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between resistance exercise and state-trait anxiety, positive and negative affect, and life satisfaction in adults. The participants consisted of 302 individuals (age range between 18 and 73 years; M = 34.31, SD = 11.55), 112 males and 189 females. The psychometric instruments State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Subjective Well-Being Scale and Satisfaction With Life Scale were applied at the participants’ training place. The results showed that resistance exercise practice was associated with decreased anxiety and increased subjective well-being. A Structural Equation Model showed that the association between the number of months of exercise practice experience and subjective well-being is mediated by state and trait anxiety, after controlling for sex and age. This study provides further evidence that the practice of resistance exercise is beneficial for mental health.
Teorias da conspiração e psicologia: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Silva de Sousa Renan , Raquel Rosas Torres Ana
Published: December 2024

Trata-se da revisão sistemática da literatura que objetivou analisar os estudos sobre as teorias da conspiração na área da psicologia publicados entre 2009 e 2023, a fim de desvelar quais os principais temas e contextos nos quais eles têm sido realizados. Para isso, analisamos os resumos dos estudos que têm as teorias da conspiração como marco teórico e publicados entre 2009 e 2023. Os resultados mostram dois eixos analíticos: no primeiro estão temas associados a falsidade, desinformação, disputas narrativas e aspectos tipicamente relacionados a psicologia dos teóricos da conspiração que ajudam a definir as motivações desses indivíduos. No segundo, estão as teorias da conspiração da saúde relacionada a pandemia do COVID-19, bem como o planejamento metodológico que orienta os trabalhos. Em conjunto, os resultados apontam a importância de se entender as dinâmicas envolvidas na disseminação dessas teorias e a necessidade de investigações realizadas nas Américas do Sul e Central.
Associação entre afetos positivos e negativos, autoestima e transtornos mentais comuns em estudantes universitários
Authors: Santos Ana Carolina dos , Viana Letícia Camilo , Gomes Paulo César dos Santos , Felisberto Eduardo Falcão
Published: December 2024

A vida acadêmica é um período marcado por diversas modificações no estilo de vida do estudante. Dentre as principais temáticas estudadas durante esse período, destaca-se a saúde mental desse publico. Diante disso, a presente pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar a associação entre afetos positivos e negativos, autoestima e Transtornos Mentais Comuns (TMC) em estudantes universitários dos cursos de saúde. Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal, descritiva e quantitativa. Os instrumentos incluem a Escala de Afetos Positivos e Afetos Negativos (PANAS), Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg (EAR) e Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) e questionário sociodemográfico e clínico. A amostra foi composta foi 396 estudantes universitários de diferentes cursos de saúde, onde observou-se uma predominância de estudantes do sexo feminino, solteiros, de cor autorreferida branca, de religião católica, sem atividade laboral concomitante, com renda familiar acima de cinco salários-mínimos, sem renda própria, residentes da cidade do Recife, com predominância do curso de Medicina e Psicologia, estudantes que não realizavam acompanhamento psiquiátrico e realizavam acompanhamento psicológico. Os resultados indicaram uma correlação entre a EAR e o SRQ-20 e afetos positivos e negativos da PANAS. Além disso, destaca-se a associação significativa das variáveis sociodemográficas de religião e renda familiar, com o instrumento SRQ-20. Além do mais, encontrou-se associação significativa entre o SRQ-20 e as variáveis de acompanhamento psiquiátrico, diagnóstico clínico e uso de substâncias.
Caracterização da violência sexual contra crianças e adolescentes no município de Vitória/ES
Authors: BECALLI BROSEGUINI GABRIELLY
Published: December 2024

Introdução: caracterizar as situações de violência sexual contra crianças e adolescentes, no município de Vitória/ES, no período de 2018 a 2021. Materiais e métodos: esta pesquisa teve caráter descritivo, utilizando-se das informações oficiais provenientes das “Fichas de Notificações Individuais de Violência interpessoal/autoprovocada”. Os dados foram analisados via procedimentos descritivos. Resultados: o perfil prioritário de vítimas foi de meninas pardas sem deficiência/transtorno. Houve uma queda geral de 13% nas notificações no contexto pandêmico. As características predominantes dos prováveis autores foi de homens adultos, sendo próximos e/ou conhecidos das vítimas. A recorrência do fato violento foi notória, além disso, verificou-se a residência como o local prevalente do evento abusivo. Acerca dos encaminhamentos realizados, a rede de saúde foi destaque. Discussão: foram confirmadas características comuns de casos de  violência sexual na infância e adolescência, como a predominância de vítimas do sexo feminino e de cor parda, e agressores geralmente homens com vínculo com as vítimas. Conclusão: destacou-se o padrão recorrente de violência sexual em ambientes domésticos, evidenciando sua natureza crônica. Palavras-chaves: Violência sexual; Criança; Adolescente; Pandemia; Abuso sexual na infância.
O que se entende por escuta especializada? Um artigo de revisão integrativa
Authors: Sanson Janaina , Serratine Grubba Leilane , Saccardo Rocha Bruna , Maciel Thiago , Von Hohendorff Jean
Published: December 2024

A Escuta Especializada (EE) é o procedimento realizado por profissionais da rede de proteção com crianças e adolescentes em situação de violência, como vítimas ou testemunhas. Tem como finalidade obter o relato estritamente necessário para garantir a proteção social e o acompanhamento dessas crianças e adolescentes. Embora esta seja a definição da EE, identificam-se confusões acerca de tal compreensão. Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa buscando conhecer o panorama da literatura científica sobre o que se entende por EE. Para isso, foram analisados cinco artigos científicos oriundos de duas bases de dados. Os resultados indicam divergências nas compreensões do objetivo da EE entre proteção das vítimas/testemunhas e produção de provas com vistas à responsabilização do/a suposto/a agressor/a. Além disso, identificaram-se diferentes formas de operacionalização da EE em municípios; discussões acerca das atuações de profissionais da Psicologia e do Serviço Social em tal procedimento e, ainda, EE como nomenclatura para um cargo profissional integrante do Disque-Denúncia nacional. Esse estudo pode contribuir com maiores subsídios sobre a EE, especialmente, ao considerar que a operacionalização da EE depende da compreensão de seu objetivo.
SMEs Dynamic financial resilience and its enablers
Authors: Legenzova Renata , Leckė Gintarė , Lupeikytė Ernesta
Published: December 2024

The dataset represents the original data from an online survey of Lithuanian small- and medium-entity entrepreneurs (a total of 254 answers). The survey aimed to evaluate a capabilities-based dynamic approach to SMEs' financial resilience, focusing on four groups of financial management-related capabilities (profitability management, working capital management, asset management and investments; financing decisions) across three (proactive, responsive & adaptive, and reactive) phases of dynamic financial resilience. Also, data on two enablers of financial resilience: entrepreneurs’ financial management knowledge and the SMEs’ financial management-related internal control systems are provided. Financial resilience components and the enablers were measured by a five-point Likert scale, with 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).
¿Cuán transversales son las competencias blandas (soft skills)? Evidencia a partir de vacantes laborales
Authors: Durán Martínez Miriam , Pagés Serra Carmen
Published: December 2024

Las competencias blandas, es decir, la capacidad de gestionarse a uno mismo, gestionar a los demás y las tareas que uno realiza, se consideran cada vez más, como esenciales para tener éxito en el mercado laboral. Tradicionalmente, las competencias blandas se han considerado competencias transversales, es decir, competencias que son necesarias en una amplia gama de ocupaciones y actividades. Sin embargo, existe poca evidencia que evalúe hasta qué punto esto es realmente cierto. Este artículo presenta evidencia del grado de transferibilidad y transversalidad de las competencias blandas en el mercado laboral utilizando datos de 1,7 millones de ofertas de empleo en línea en Cataluña. Estos datos cubren un amplio segmento del mercado laboral y permiten capturar la demanda de diferentes competencias por parte de las empresas con un alto nivel de granularidad. Nuestros resultados indican que, con la excepción de un pequeño subconjunto de competencias ampliamente demandadas y transferibles, las competencias blandas o personales no son altamente transversales. Nuestros resultados apuntan a la necesidad de dejar de tratar los términos competencias blandas y competencias transversales como sinónimos. Por el contrario, las competencias blandas deben considerarse competencias específicas, cuya necesidad y relevancia varían significativamente entre diferentes ocupaciones y sectores. Identificar estas necesidades de competencias específicas y priorizar su enseñanza será esencial para desarrollar una fuerza laboral efectiva y preparada.
IA, automatización y trabajo humano: de la carrera al entendimiento
Authors: Ficapal-Cusí Pilar
Published: December 2024

La automatización es el proceso de sustitución de trabajo humano por máquinas, y tiene el objetivo de hacer más eficientes determinadas tareas de los puestos de trabajo. Este artículo revisa los efectos del vínculo entre la automatización y la inteligencia artificial (IA) sobre el trabajo de las personas. En principio, la mejora constante de la IA y su uso cada vez más amplio han favorecido la automatización de un número cada vez mayor de tareas, en particular, las no rutinarias, que tradicionalmente solo podían ser realizadas por personas. Esto ha hecho que muchos empleos, tanto de baja como de alta calificación, y muchos trabajadores se hayan visto amenazados de ser reemplazados, y han perdido la carrera con la tecnología. Sin embargo, una revisión de los efectos, llevada a cabo en relación con las habilidades, los empleos y los trabajadores, nos señala que la automatización todavía está centrada en reemplazar tareas y empleos rutinarios y de baja cualificación. Si la automatización y la IA son capaces de impulsar la eficiencia hasta el punto de que se creen más y mejores puestos de trabajo, y si los trabajadores adquieren las habilidades para interactuar con la IA, también es posible un futuro de trabajo de entendimiento entre personas y máquinas.
Estimación de la productividad a partir de una aproximación a la cuantificación del flujo de conocimiento en la industria española
Authors: Díaz-Chao Ángel
Published: December 2024

Este estudio propone una metodología para la cuantificación del flujo de conocimiento en empresas manufactureras españolas, utilizando datos de la Encuesta Sobre Estrategias Empresariales (ESEE). Se desarrolla un índice compuesto basado en un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales (SEM) con variables latentes, eliminando la arbitrariedad en la ponderación de las dimensiones. El análisis incluye siete dimensiones clave relacionadas con innovación, I+D, organización del trabajo e internet. Los resultados muestran que las dimensiones asociadas a la I+D tienen un mayor impacto en el flujo de conocimiento y, en última instancia, en la productividad empresarial. La combinación de la inversión en investigación y desarrollo (I+D) y la adopción de nuevos métodos organizativos en el entorno laboral presenta una relación positiva y estadísticamente significativa con el aumento de la productividad. Estos hallazgos respaldan la necesidad de que las empresas adopten estrategias que integren tanto el desarrollo tecnológico como la innovación organizativa. En este contexto, el índice de flujo de conocimiento refuerza la relevancia de ambas dimensiones. Este enfoque ofrece una herramienta estadísticamente válida para evaluar la competitividad empresarial y subraya la importancia de integrar tecnología e innovación organizativa en las estrategias corporativas.
Salivary Cortisol Levels as a Prognostic Outcome Marker in Patients with Acute Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Authors: Monov Dimitar , Minkin Krasimir , Abedinov Fillip , Malinova Lina , Krastev Plamen
Published: November 2024

The physiological stress response to aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) may trigger not only beneficial effects. Production of corticosteroids and catecholamines can induce cerebral vasospasm. Cortisol secretion levels were used to assess physiological stress. However, the appropriate measurement method remains controversial. Our study aimed to establish the relationship between cortisol levels measured in the saliva of patients with aSAH, neurological status, and mortality rates. Our study included 128 patients with aSAH treated with endovascular embolization for cerebral aneurysm with a daily examination of the cortisol level in saliva at 08.00 AM and 08.00 PM until ICU discharge or death. Daily salivary cortisol levels, haemodynamic parameters (mean arterial pressure), neurological status, and the level of consciousness (GCS) were monitored. This study included 53 women and 75 men. The mean patient age was 64.2 years (range: 42–77 years). Eighteen (14.06%) patients died. Salivary cortisol levels were significantly higher in deceased patients, both in the morning (31.8 nmol/l for deceased patients vs. 16.8 nmol/l for patients discharged alive; p < 0.001), and in the evening during the follow-up period (5.2 nmol/l for deceased patients vs. 3.6 nmol/l for patients discharged alive; p < 0.001). We found a statistically significant correlation between an increase in morning salivary cortisol levels and neurological deterioration. Similar observations of evening cortisol levels were observed in only five patients. Measurement of salivary cortisol levels in patients with aSAH provides additional information about prognosis. Patients who die during the acute phase of aSAH have higher morning and evening salivary cortisol levels than those who survive. Patients who died demonstrated a progressive increase in salivary cortisol levels in the morning.
Composição florística e análise fitossociológica de uma floresta secundária da RPPN Santa Fé, Alagoas
Authors: Almeida Carllos Mozart Silva , Pinto Andréa de Vasconcelos Freitas , Leite Maria José de Holanda , Albuquerque Alciênia Silva , Santos Isabel Carolina de Lima
Published: November 2024

Antes da exploração promovida pela chegada dos europeus no início do século XVI, a Mata Atlântica cobria aproximadamente 15% do território brasileiro. Atualmente, restam apenas 12,4% de sua extensão original, sendo que cerca de 80% dos remanescentes estão localizados em áreas privadas. A crescente conscientização sobre a dependência humana da conservação ambiental levou à criação de Unidades de Conservação (UCs), que são áreas destinadas à preservação de recursos naturais com importância ambiental, estética, histórica ou cultural. Este trabalho teve como objetivo analisar a composição florística e fitossociológica de uma floresta secundária na Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural Santa Fé, localizada em Tanque D’Arca, Alagoas. O estudo foi realizado em 30 parcelas de 10 x 10 metros, onde foram medidos os indivíduos arbóreos com circunferência acima do peito (CAP) superior a 5 cm, a 1,30 m do solo. Foram registrados 529 indivíduos arbóreos, distribuídos em 32 espécies pertencentes a 17 famílias botânicas. Dentre essas espécies, 14 foram classificadas como secundárias (43,75%), oito como climáxicas (25%) e sete como pioneiras (21,88%); três espécies não foram classificadas. As famílias Fabaceae, Salicaceae, Sapindaceae, Malvaceae e Polygonaceae apresentaram o maior número de indivíduos, sendo a Fabaceae a mais representativa. O desenvolvimento das espécies em uma área pode ser influenciado por diversos fatores, como clima, manejo florestal e histórico de uso. Apesar dos desafios enfrentados, as áreas de Mata Atlântica em regeneração secundária demonstram alta resiliência a essas alterações, evidenciando a capacidade de adaptação e resistência das espécies.
Contabilidade de custos de fluxo de material: estudo bibliométrico
Authors: Rocha José Santana da , Lopes João Batista , Moita Neto José Machado , Sousa Caíque Rodrigues de Carvalho
Published: November 2024

A bibliometria permite analisar estudos e aplicações, revelando como a contabilidade de custos de fluxo de material (CCFM) pode otimizar processos, reduzir custos, minimizar impactos ambientais e, consequentemente, gerar vantagens competitivas para as empresas. Objetivou-se analisar a produção científica sobre a CCFM desde a publicação da norma ISO 14051, em 2011, até 2020. Foram analisados artigos em inglês encontrados na base de dados Web of Science e publicados em periódicos científicos, entre 2011 e 2020, diretamente relacionados à CCFM ou à norma ISO 14051. Os artigos selecionados foram analisados em profundidade, considerando aspectos como publicações anuais, periódicos, autores, citações, distribuição geográfica e palavras-chave. O ano de 2015, apresentou o maior número de artigos publicados (30,43 %). Journal of Cleaner Production foi o periódico responsável pela maioria das publicações (63 %). Onze autores foram responsáveis pela maioria dos artigos (67,35 %), com duas ou mais publicações. Artigos com vinte ou mais citações representaram a maioria (17,3 %). Alemanha foi o país que mais publicou (21,7 %). As palavras-chave “Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA)” e “ISO 14051:2011” foram as que tiveram maior frequência (21,49 %). A CCFM ainda não é amplamente adotada, apesar do crescente interesse, principalmente na Ásia. As pesquisas indicam um potencial aperfeiçoamento da norma ISO 14051, sobretudo, por meio da integração com outras ferramentas de gestão ambiental, no intuito de tornar a CCFM mais eficiente e conhecida nas indústrias.
ENDLESS DIVERSITY OF MICROALGAE OF THE WHITE SEA
Authors: Radchenko I. G.
Published: November 2024

A review of more than a century of research on microalgae of the plankton and ice of the White Sea is presented, and prospects for further research are shown. The species added to the list of microalgae species of the White Sea in the last 10 years by the scientists of the Department of General Ecology and Hydrobiology are described. The new species were discovered in different areas of the Kandalaksha and Onega bays, including waters separated from the sea, using both classical methods of phytoplanktonology, such as cultivation, light and electron microscopy, and modern molecular genetic methods, which have not been used in this field before
PLASTIC POLLUTION OF THE HYDROSPHERE: THE FATE OF PLASTIC DEBRIS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON WILDLIFE
Authors: Ilyina O. V.
Published: November 2024

The problem of plastic pollution in the aquatic systems is discussed. Since 2016 this problem has been studied at the Department of general ecology and hydrobiology of the Biological Faculty, Moscow State University. In particular, the impact of microplastics on aquatic organisms is being studied.
INTERACTION OF NEUROTRANSMITTERS WITH MICROORGANISMS: IMPLICATIONS FOR AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
Authors: Oleskin A. V.
Published: November 2024

Neurotransmitters that are responsible for impulse transmission between nervous cells, also operate as signals in various kingdoms of life.
Emotional Intelligence Competencies Relevant to Construction Workers' Safety Management in the Ghanaian Construction Industry: A Case Study of Abuakwa South Municipality, Ghana
Authors: Ayawli Francis Alorwordor , Danso Frederick Owusu , Opoku Daniel
Published: December 2024

The study was conducted to investigate the competencies of emotional intelligence most relevant to construction workers’ safety management in the Ghanaian construction industry, specifically focusing on the Abuakwa South Municipality. Despite the recognized importance of emotional intelligence in enhancing interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution in project environments, its specific influence on construction workers' safety behaviors has not been extensively studied. To address this gap, the study adopted the quantitative research method. A closed-ended questionnaire was distributed to 143 respondents, including architects, quantity surveyors, civil engineers, project managers, contractors, and site supervisors. The data collection yielded a 74% response rate, and responses were analyzed using SPSS to compute Cronbach's alpha and descriptive statistics. The study revealed that construction personnel within the municipality are relatively well-read, this improves their capacity to comprehend and implement emotional intelligence principles in their safety practices on the construction site. Also, the study concluded that the Key components of emotional intelligence such as self-awareness, self-regulation/ management, social awareness/ empathy, social skills/ relationship management, motivation, and job satisfaction are vital for construction workers’ effectiveness in their safety management on sites underlining it as an important asset in managing safety in the Ghanaian construction industry. The study recommends further research into the effect of construction workers’ emotional intelligence on safety management in the Ghanaian construction industry, also research into the specific emotional intelligence competencies that most significantly affect safety management across different contexts within the construction industry.
A Case Report on Arnold Chiari Type III: Constellation of Disorders, from Diagnosis to Treatment
Authors: S.Aithmadouch  , K.larbiouassou  , A.laaraj  , R.abikassem
Published: December 2024

Arnold-Chiari type III is a malformation characterised by protrusion of the brainstem, cerebellum and lower part of the brain due to a cranial malformation. It is a rare congenital malformation in which the brain protrudes through a fissure in the skull. It occurs during pregnancy when the neural tube of the foetus does not close completely. The Chiari malformation type III, although described in the literature, remains rare, complicating our understanding of their common pathophysiological mechanisms and their management.
We report the case of a female infant, admitted for seizure with hypotonia and dysmophic syndrome. An MRI was performed showing encephalomeningocele leading for Arnold Chiari type III diagnosis.
The aim of this article is to understand and investigate the association between Arnold-Chiari type III malformation and encephalocele in order to develop more effective therapeutic strategies.
Analyses of Heavy Metals Bioaccumulation in the Organs of Clarias gariepinus Following Exposure to Sub-Lethal Concentrations of Waste Burnt Tire Residues
Authors: Yusuf Sulaiman , Sambo Audu Bala , Wokton Wade John
Published: November 2024

This study evaluated the bioaccumulation of certain heavy metals of waste burnt tire residues (WBTRs) in certain organs (viz-gills, liver, kidney and muscles) of Clarias gariepinus following exposure to sublethal concentrations (SLCs) of water-soluble fractions (WSFs) of WBTRs. Clarias gariepinus (average weight of 47.95±0.34g and length of 15.54±0.36cm) were exposed to SLCs at different concentrations (0.00, 0.23, 0.47, 0.94, 1.87, and3.74 ppm) of WSFs of WBTRs for a period of fifty-eight days. Heavy metal concentrations in WBTRs and in the organs of the experimental fish were measured using a handheld X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer (NitonXL3T). Results showed that strontium, lead, zinc, cobalt, bismuth, rubidium, gold, tungsten, iron, thorium, arsenic, copper, and niobium were detected in WBTRs although the maximum level of zinc was perceived however, no significant difference (P>0.05) was observed as compared to the control group regarding heavy metal accumulation in muscles, 53.10±12.78; liver, 56.30±76.96; kidney, 164.54±12.78; and gills, 241.36±146.87 of the exposed fish. The high levels of heavy metals present in WBTRs are of great concern as potential detrimentl pollutants to the aquatic ecosystem. These allochthonous inputs get into the aquatic ecosystem through sewage flow and runoffs effluents. Resident non-target communities particularly fishes from such polluted aquatic systems with WBTRs become vunerable and incriminated with attendant high levels of heavy metals that could be detrimental to human consumers.
Promoting Anti-plastic Pollution Innovations for Climate Change Awareness and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Authors: Nwafor Gideon U. , Bartholomew Chinenye E. , Ochuba Chiamaka C. , Aghaebe Sandra E.
Published: December 2024

Plastic pollution has become a significant environmental, social, and economic issue in Nigeria. Despite the various initiatives and policies put in place, plastic waste management remains a significant challenge in the country. Anti-plastic pollution innovations hold great potential for promoting sustainable development and economic growth in Nigeria. This research aims to examine the extent to which anti-plastic pollution innovations have been adopted, and their diffusion has affected economic growth and sustainable development in Nigeria through climate change communication. Anchored on the Diffusion of Innovations Theory, this research utilized a systematic review of the literature on plastic pollution and sustainable development in Nigeria. The study reveals that despite the various initiatives and policies put in place to manage plastic waste, Nigeria still faces significant environmental, economic, and social challenges. The diffusion of anti-plastic pollution innovations can promote sustainable development by reducing the negative impact of plastic waste on the environment and supporting economic growth. The study finds that the adoption and diffusion of anti-plastic pollution innovations in Nigeria have been slow due to low awareness, limited resources, and inadequate policies and regulatory frameworks. The study concludes that there is a need for increased awareness, collaboration between stakeholders, and policy support to further promote the diffusion of anti-plastic pollution innovations in Nigeria and suggested innovative ways through which climate change communication can be used to aid the diffusion of anti-plastic pollution innovations.
Bacteriological Profiles of Multidrug Resistance Bacteria Isolated from Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Authors: Al-Salami Rabab Bassim , Al-Tamimi Wijdan Hussein , Mukhaifi Eman Aboob
Published: November 2024

In present study thirty one of bacterial isolates were isolated from twenty six samples collected from different patients suffered with skin infections. The bacteria isolated on culture media (Mannitol salt agar, MacConkey agar and blood agar), identified and determined the antibiotic resistance by vitek 2 system. The results showed that most frequent infection were impetigo, boil and chronic folliculitis 5(19%) at age group (2-17), (18-55) and (18-38) years respectively. According to the gender the infections were more in females 15(57.6%) than males 11(42.3%), of all those infections, impetigo and boil were more common in females 4(15%), while skin cancer and chronic folliculitis were more common in males 3(12%). The results of bacterial isolation showed that 26 (83.87%) of isolates were Gram positive bacteria while 5(16.13%) were Gram negative, The high frequent genus in identified by Vitek 2 system was Staphylococcus sp. followed by Acinatobacter sp., Aeromonas sp., and Sphingomonas sp., the most dominant species was staphylococcus aureus 11 (35.5%) followed by Staphylococcus. epidermidis 8(25.8%). The results of antibiotic resistance to (48) antibiotics from different groups revealed that out of (31) isolates (23) were multi-drug resistance bacteria, the more resistance isolates were Staphylococcus aureus (R3) was resist to (12) classes of antibiotics followed by Staphylococcus hominis (R16) and Staphylococcus epidermidis (R18) (9) classes. There has been a concerning rise in the antibiotic-resistant pattern of skin infection-causing Staphylococcus aureus. These days, it is imperative to utilize antibiotics wisely and to put antimicrobial stewardship into practice.
Biological Activities and Phytochemical Constituents in the Stimulatory Potential of Tithonia diversifolia Fermented Extracts: A Review
Authors: Robinson Tatsegouock Nembot , Justine Dupré , Maxime Picard , Alexis Spalletta , Sidrine Koumba Ibinga , Hugues Razafimahatratra Jean , Ludovic Chaveriat , Patrick Martin
Published: November 2024

The world food production must increase by 70% to feed this massive population through the use of chemical inputs in the new millennium. Crop culture is challenged by parasitic constraints, seedlings unavailability and soil fertility issues, which can severely reduce productivity. However, the repeated uses of chemical inputs negatively impact environment, plant and human health equilibrium. So, pathogen resistance, seedling quality and plant fertilization are severely concerned over the course of time. In this context, the use of a plant extract as Tithonia diversifolia, could be a good natural alternative to chemical inputs stimulants. The lack of knowledge of phytochemical constituents involving biologicals activities in liquid form of T. diversifolia extract, need to be improved to ensure their labeling. This study reviews biological activities and main phytochemical constituents in the stimulatory potential of T. diversifolia fermented liquid extracts. The stimulatory potential bio-efficacy of T. diversifolia extracts concerns the combination of biocontrol and green fertilizer effects. The green manure is conducted by watering or mulching on varied crops, such as rice, maize or plantain banana. Existing concerns are to expand the information amounts concerning the stimulating properties of the bioactive compounds contained in the fermented liquid extracts. It would be a key to fully demonstrate their effectiveness in stimulating the mechanism of plant growth and the protection against phytopathogens. However, this review updates on the challenge of the possibility to characterize the major bioactive compounds in the extracts. The other challenge of this current work is to suggest an eco-responsible and biological labeling product based on T. diversifolia fermented liquid extract.