bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
الصورة النمطية لمعلمي مادة العلوم لدى تلاميذ المرحلة الابتدائية من خلال تحليل رسوماتهم
Authors: أ.عائشة علي إحميد شلابطة
Published: January 2024

هدف هذا البحث إلى الكشف عن الصورة النمطية التي يحملها تلاميذ الصف الثالث والرابع والخامس من المرحلة الابتدائية لمعلمي العلوم من خلال تحليل رسوماتهم، استخدمت الباحثة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي لجمع البيانات من عينة عشوائية تكونت من 300 تلميذ من تلاميذ المرحلة الابتدائية من مختلف المدارس الابتدائية في مدينة بني وليد. تم جمع البيانات باستخدام أدوات تحليل رسومات التلاميذ تم تحليل الرسومات بالاستعانة من قبل مجموعة من الخبراء في مجال علم النفس والتربية. وأشارت نتائج هذا البحث إلى أن الصور النمطية التي يحملها التلاميذ لمعلمي العلوم وكانت كما يأتي:

    إن 45% من التلاميذ لديهم صورة سلبية عن معلمي العلوم، حيث يصورون المعلمين بأنهم صارخون، يستخدمون الألفاظ البذيئة، ويميزون بين التلاميذ، ولا ينسقون في ملابسهم. و55% من التلاميذ لديهم صورة إيجابية عن معلمي العلوم حيث يصورون المعلم كشخص مساعد ومحبوب ومرشد وموجه، ولا يعتمد على التلقين.
The prevalence of urinary tract disease in the elderly,Bani waleed, Libya
Authors: Aiada Daw Mohamed  , Dr.Haowa Mohammed Madi
Published: January 2024

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common infections occurred in elderly. The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of  the UTI in elderly people and to determine the most risk factors for serious clinical complications of UTI.

 Methodology:  Data of a descriptive cross sectional study were collected from Central Bani Waleed Hospital, 106 UTI patients over 60 year old were involved in this study.

Results: The most age group effected with UTI was 70-79 y (35.8%), followed by age group 60-69 y (31.1%). The men old people were more susceptible to UTI than  women one (51.8% and 48.1% respectively), as well as elderly diabetic patients were susceptible to UTI more than non-diabetic (58.4% and 41.5% respectively). E.coli represented the most causative agent of UTI (71.7%). Cystitis (65.09 %) was the most prevalent UTI among elderly than pyelonephritis (34.91%).

Conclusion: As the human age progress , the resistance of immune system deficiencies gradually become more susceptible to infectious diseases. The UTI one of these infections that can lead to serious complications in elderly immunocompromised. In addition, the comorbidities factors increase the directly affected of old people to UTI.
الدولة الهشة في أفريقيا وإشكالية بناء الدولة الوطنية
Authors: أ.عبدالعاطي عامر سالم الحاج
Published: January 2024

لطالما كانت وتزال مناطقة مختلفة من القارة الافريقية تعد واحة من المناطق المهمشة ، استراتيجياً ، واقتصادياً ، وسياسياً ، طيلة حقبة الحرب الباردة ، الا أن التطورات التي شهدتها المنطقة خلال العقد الأخير جعلتها تكتسب قيمة استراتيجية دولية ، واعطتها مكانة هامة ي التوازنات والصراعات الدولية التي تشهدها القارة الافريقية ، وبذلك اصبحت المنطقة تحظى بأهمية كبرى ضمن أولويات واهتمامات القوى الدولية التقليدية في المنطقة مثل فرنسا ، والقوى الكبرى خاصة الولايات المتحدة والصين وروسيا .

  ان فشل الدولة في القارة الافريقية ، شجع صعود فواعل أخرى تحاول سد الفراغ الذي تركته السلطة المركزية ، وابرزها هذه الفواعل هي الجماعات الإرهابية ومجموعات الجريمة المنظمة ، والتهريب ( الأسلحة والبشر والتجارة بالأعضاء والمخدرات وغيرها ... ) خصوصا مع اتساع المنطقة الامر الذي ساعدة في زيادة هذه الظواهر بشكل كبير وسريع ، فالدولة في القارة الافريقية ، من بين اكثر دول العالم التي تشهد حالة من الانهيار والانفلات الأمني وما يخلفه من اثار سلبية على بناء الدولة الوطنية القوية وعلى سكان المطقة حيث أصبحت المنطقة المرصد الأساسي لكثير من المشاكل التي ترتبط في الغالب بعدم توفر أدنى مستويات الحياة للأفراد الي غياب مفهوم الدولة وحالة الفشل والهشاشة ، و الضعف الأمني والاقتصادي والاجتماعي ، كل هذا أدى الي ظهور العديد من المؤشرات والتحديات التي ساعدة على ضعف الدولة في القارة الافريقية .

  تحاول الدراسة التعرف على المفاهيم الجديدة التي يتم من خلالها وضع اطار نظري في مفهوم الهشاشة ، ذلك من خلال التعرف على اهم الركائز الأساسية في توضيح مظاهر الهشاشة مثل : العنف ، العدالة ، مؤسسات شاملة وخاضعة للمساءلة ، الشمول الاقتصادي والاستقرار ، والقدرة على الحد من الاثار التي تخلفها الصدمات والكوارث الاجتماعية والاقتصادية والبيئية ، كما تحاول مناقشة كيف ان هذه الهشاشة ، هي قيد رئيسي على التنمية في افريقيا.
واقع تطبيق وحدات الجودة لمعيار الاعتماد الاكاديمي (بداية) في الجامعات الحكومية والأهلية اليمنية
Authors: الشرجبي د.احمد غالب فارع , العرشي د.أمال عبدالكريم عبدالله
Published: January 2024

This research aimed to explore the attitude of the trend of the higher education quality assurence through out its quatlty assurence units and the application of  the frist measure (Bidaiah the statrt), its also identifying the reality of the application challangies and difficulties in the Governmental (Public) and private universities, as seen by the acadimicians through specific questionnaire, it also considered the requirements of the organizational culture, legislations, vision, mission, and objectives, academic status, administrative status, buildings and facilites, and realizing a high level of quality in the output of university education in line with the requirements of the labor market.  A stratified random sample was selected, the sample consisted of (53) acadimic staff such as (Deans, Heads of Qualty Assurance Units, Heads of depertments, members of educatinal development centers, member of the Accridiation Board or councel. Questionnaire were distributed over the sample members, (48) of them came back were about (90.57%).  The stubility of the study was tested by alpha – Cronbach, after analyzing the data, the study concluded that the level of applying quality administation and management in Yemeni’s universities (public and Private ) is in a moderately level, as a view point of the acadimic staff of the institutions in qustions. In general, averages and standard deviations indicates that both, public and private Yemeni’s universities still lack the basic necessary requirements for the successful implementation of criteriat of quality assurance, in its first phise.  This is due many difficalties, it can be invastigate via detail interpratition the quatinnaire variabiles. Some of these defficulties are: (1) weakness of the tools and methods to established Quality assurance knowlaged, (2) the very weak of activities in regard to implement roles and gaudance of the real quality assurance procedures within the Yemeni universities. (3) The superficial role (in the Yemeni Universities) of the existance of the Acadimic Accridiation Council.
ملكيات الأراضي الزراعية في العهد النبوي
Authors: بن رشيد د.عمر صالح سالم الفانوص
Published: January 2024

يدرس البحث الموسوم ب (( ملكيات الأراضي الزراعية في العهد النبوي إلى اهتمام الاسلام بالزراعة والملكيات الزراعية من حيث الاهتمام بالأرض وزراعتها وسقيها ووضع قواعد استغلالها وعمارتها وذلك من خلال دراسة بعض الآيات القرآنية والأحاديث النبوية التي تؤكد على العمل في الزراعة لطلب الرزق ووضع شروطاً للملكية والمساقاة والمزارعة واحياء الأرض الموات وحرمة اراضي الكلاء والماء والنار .
كما كشف البحث عن ابرز الملكيات الزراعية في العهد النبوي والتي تكونت قبيل الإسلام في اليمن ويثرب والطائف وشمال الحجاز(خيبر وبنو النظير وفدك ). وكانت هذه الملكيات من الأمور المعترف بها قبل الإسلام. ولما جاء الإسلام أقر هذه الملكية الفردية ووضع لها عدداً من الضوابط مؤكداً ان الملكية هي لله سبحان وتعالى وان الأنسان مستخلف على هذه الأرض وعلاقتها بها علاقة انتفاع لا يجوز له أن يظلم أو يسبب الضرر للأخرين . ومع ان الرسول    ( صلى الله عليه وسلم ) قد أقر الملكية الفردية ووضع ما يكفل حمايتها الا انه حددها وبما ينسجم مع مبدأ الأستخلاف والابتعاد عن الترف والغنى الفاحش, وان تؤمن هذا الملكيات الفردية لتأمين احتياجات الناس.
كما اوضح البحث الإجراءات التي اتخذها الرسول ( صلى الله عليه وسلم ) إزاء الأراضي التي تم فتحها في شمال الحجاز (( اراضي خيبر وبنو النظير وفدك .))
وتطرق البحث الى الإجراءات التي اتخذها الرسول (صلى الله عليه وسلم ) في اقطاعه بعض القطائع لبعض الصحابة وزعماء القبائل والمستضعفين والمحتاجين والتي كانت في اغلبها من الأرض الموات ., كما جعل الرسول (صلى الله عليه وسلم ) الموارد ذات الفائدة العامة للمجتمع كالماء والكلاء والنار ملكية عامة للمسلمين حيث كانت اراضي الحمى  (( المراعي )) قبل الإسلام ملكية خاصة لزعماء القبائل , وعندما جاء الاسلام منع هذا الظاهرة وجعلها ملكية عامة للجميع . كما تناول البحث الأراضي العشرية وهي الأراضي التي أسلم عليه أهلها سلماً دون حرب أو قتال والتي فرض على أصحابها ضريبة العشر ونصف العشر وفقاَ لطريقة سقيها كما تم استجلاء الحقائق التاريخية عن اهتمامات الرسول (ص) بالأرض الموات وهي الأراضي التي لم تكن ملكاً لأحد وحدد الإسلام أن من شروط تملكها أحيائها وعدم اهمالها . والملاحظ ان معظم اقطاعات الرسول (صلى الله عليه وسلم ) كانت من هذه الأراضي .
Diasporic Suffering and Gender Oppression in Bharati Mukherjee's Jasmine
Authors: Al-Imad Ruqia Ali
Published: January 2024

هذه الورقة البحثية تقدم  معاناة المهاجرين  و مظلومية المرأة  في قصة ياسمين للكاتبة الهندية باراتي ميكرجي. فالكاتبة ميكرجي توضح تجربة المهاجرين القاسية مثل الذين ليس لهم وطن وحنينهم إلى وطنهم وازدواج هويتهم. أيضاً, ميكرجي تسرد صراعها لتأكد هويتها من خلال كتاباتها , بالأول كانت منفية في الهند,عندئذ ٍأصبحت هندية مغتربة في كندا. وأخيراً أصبحت مهاجرة في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية. من ناحية أخرى, ميكرجي أكدت أن المرأة لا يجب أن تكون سلبية وخانعة في الأرض الغريبة.  فالمرأة خاصةً التي تهاجر يجب أن تتغلب على جميع الحواجز التي تواجهها, وتكون ذات ثقة في نفسها, فبطلة القصة ياسمين واجهت الألم بشجاعة, ياسمين تبحث عن الحرية من خلال تغيير ومرونة هويتها. علاوةً على ذلك, ياسمين وضحت في نصوصها العادات القديمة في المجتمع الهندي.
  ميكرجي توضح تجربة ياسمين القاسية عندما ياسمين وضحت أنه لا يوجد اختلاف بين صعوبة البقاء في العالم الثالث و حرية العالم الأول. فبطلة القصة  تشعر بعدم التوازن؛ لأنها اصبحت بين هيمنة الثقافة الهندية و القلق الغربي ؛لأنها في الحقيقة تعتبر مواطنة أجنبية.
وقد تعمدت الكاتبة اختيار قصة ياسمين لارتباطها بثقافة الناس ذات الطبقة السفلى المُهمّشة ؛ لأن في البداية كان يتم  كتابة ورواية التاريخ الهندي من قبل النخبة والذين هم بعيدين من الواقع.
Applying House’s Translation Quality Assessment Model (2015) on Literary Texts
Authors: Al-Haddad Safa Hassan Ahmed
Published: January 2024

This study is an attempt to evaluate and assess the quality of the translation of the novel Beloved (1987) by Morrison from English into Arabic in light of House’s model in its latest modified version that has been published in 2015. The analysis covers selected parts of the source and target texts comparing the source text’s profile and target text’s profile to come up with the mismatches at the register level i.e. (field, tenor, and mode) suggested by House’s 2015 model. The analysis of the source text and target text has revealed a number of mismatches along these dimensions where these mismatches caused a change of the interpersonal functional component. The statement of quality at the end states that the end product was far less than the original work in terms of linguistic employment.
N-Vivo Analysis on Indonesia Islamic Insurance Studies
Authors: Maliha Hasna
Published: January 2024

This study seeks to map research related to Islamic insurance in Indonesia published by Dimensions indexed journals from 2006 to 2023. NVivo 12 Plus was used to conduct a thematic review and frequency was used to evaluate 207 publications in the scientific literature. The results found that the number of publications fluctuates from year to year related to Islamic insurance research in Indonesia, indicating that this topic is an interesting topic and must continue to be developed. In addition, various foci of discussion and cluster analysis that describe the research path in Islamic insurance research in Indonesia include Efficiency and Islamic Insurance in Indonesia, Policy and Islamic Insurance in Indonesia, Banking and Islamic Insurance in Indonesia, and Company and Islamic Insurance in Indonesia. This research can be used as a starting point for experts to build graphic visualizations of Islamic insurance research patterns in Indonesia in published scientific research.
Productive Zakat: An Intertemporal Sentiment Analysis
Authors: Maliha Hasna
Published: January 2024

This study aims to measure public sentiment towards productive zakat by analyzing scientific publications from 1991 to 28 November 2023 using secondary data from the Scopus database. The research sample consists of 43 scientific publications indexed in Scopus. The results show that positive sentiment dominates with a percentage of 42%, while neutral sentiment occupies the second position with a percentage of 32%. Negative sentiment reached 26%. In the context of intertemporal analysis, 2020 recorded the highest number of sentiments throughout the period with 9 sentiments. Positive sentiment reached its highest peak in 2020 and 2021, with 4 sentiments each. Neutral sentiment reached its highest peak in 2019 and 2020, each with 3 sentiments. The year 2021 is characterized by a high number of negative sentiments, reaching 3 sentiments in that year. These findings provide an overview of the dynamics of public sentiment towards productive zakat during the study period and show the changing trends in views revealed through scientific publications
Maqasid Shariah Implementation on Sukuk Analysis
Authors: Arsyi Muhammad
Published: January 2024

The main objective of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis and literature review on the implementation of Maqasid Sharia in the context of Sukuk from 2014 to 2023. Sukuk is a growing Islamic-based financial instrument that has a significant impact in the global financial market. Maqasid Sharia, or the purpose of sharia, has an important role in directing Islamic economic and financial practices. This study aims to explore how the concept of Maqasid Sharia has been applied in sukuk, as well as research trends relating to this topic during the period under study. Through bibliometric analysis and literature review, this paper will provide insight into the development of research related to Maqasid Sharia and sukuk during the period, as well as provide a better understanding of the contributions and challenges in implementing Sharia principles in sukuk financial instruments. This research is expected to contribute in broadening the understanding of the role of Maqasid Sharia in sukuk development and provide direction for further research in this area.
Evaluación del sílabo desde la percepción de docentes y estudiantes de Enfermería
Authors: Yambay Bautista Xavier Rodrigo , Romero Sacoto Lilia Azucena , Ramírez Coronel Andrés Alexis , Andrade Molina Marina Cecilia
Published: January 2024

Introduction: The syllable constitutes an essential tool for microcurricular planning in the Nursing career. Objective: Evaluate the syllable from the perception of teachers and students, considering its structure, importance and usefulness. Methods: non-experimental, descriptive, comparative, cross-sectional study with a mixed approach. The unit of analysis was a universe of 532 people, including teachers and students of the Nursing program at three campuses of a private university, located in three Ecuadorian cities (Cuenca, Azogues and Cañar). The interview and survey were used, applying an instrument developed and validated by the authors called EVSIUC-2021. Software and statistical packages were used to process and analyze the data: SPPS and ATLAS.ti9. Analysis of comparison of means was carried out to look for significant differences between the various study groups. Results: 83.3% of teachers and 66.5% of students evaluated and had a satisfactory perception of the syllable. A more satisfactory evaluation trend is evident in the students than in the teachers (p=0.006). There are significant differences (p=0.040) in the students of the fifth semester compared to the other cycles. Conclusions: The curriculum is essential to guide the teaching-learning processes and must be evaluated to carry out cycles of continuous improvement.
KAM theorem for degenerate infinite-dimensional reversible systems
Authors: Lou Zhaowei , Wu Youchao
Published: January 2024

In this article, we establish a Kolmogorov-Arnold-Moser (KAM) theorem for degenerate infinite-dimensional reversible systems under a non-degenerate condition of Russmann type. This theorem broadens the scope of applicability of degenerate KAM theory, previously confined to Hamiltonian systems, by incorporating infinite-dimensional reversible systems. Using this theorem, we obtain the existence and linear stability of quasi-periodic solutions for a class of non-Hamiltonian but reversible beam equations with non-linearities in derivatives.
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2024/02/abstr.html
recorrido histórico entre el juego y el placer
Authors: Romero Rincón José Luis
Published: January 2024

Placer y felicidad son términos que desde la antigüedad han estado unidos intrínsecamente por su denotación correlativa. Partiendo de la época clásica griega, cuando se racionaliza el mundo que nos rodea, la noción de placer forma parte o integra más bien la felicidad.Aristipo, filósofo griego del siglo V a. de c. discipulo de Sócrates, fundamenta su doctrina moral identificando la felicidad como el «sistema de placeres». Connotación que para la posterior filosofía empirista del siglo XVIII resurge para enmarcarse en la Constitución estadounidense como un derecho natural inalienable del ser humano: “la búsqueda de la felicidad”.
Del vagabundeo al entretenimiento o ¿ya tienes Twitter?
Authors: García Belmonte Juan Manuel
Published: January 2024

Pertenecer a un lugar, tener una religión, practicar deporte o implementar hábitos conocidos y reconocibles para los otros, nos identifica con ese «mundo» que se nos antoja diverso e inasible; identificarse, accionar, conectarse con aquello que está de moda es «cool» o nos pone «in», y modifica sustancialmente los comportamientos individuales y colectivos.
Más por menos
Authors: Martínez Robert E.
Published: January 2024

En el presente artículo se hace una revisión crítica de los discursos sociales de corte comercial que permean la vida cotidiana, sus influencias y repercusiones en el sentido de identidad laboral, personal y profesional a partir del análisis de las propuestas de ofertas hechas bajo el eslogan de la adquisición de mayor cantidad de producto o servicio por menor costo.
Stress Coping Strategies Among Undergraduate Nursing Students in The University of Nigeria Enugu Campus
Authors:   Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology,  University of Nigeria Enugu Campus., Madu Obiageli , Israel Chidinma ,   Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology,  University of Nigeria Enugu Campus., Opara Hope ,   Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology,  University of Nigeria Enugu Campus., Ewang Josephine ,   Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology,  University of Nigeria Enugu Campus., Ani Ujunwa ,   Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology,  University of Nigeria Enugu Campus., Omotola Ngozi ,   Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology,  University of Nigeria Enugu Campus.
Published: January 2024

Background: Undergraduate student nurses experience stress due to the demanding nature of their training. Therefore, assessing stress and coping strategies in this vulnerable group is essential. Moreover, a paucity of data exists on this subject among the study population. Aim: This study assessed the stress level, common stressors, and coping strategies adopted by undergraduate student nurses at the Department of Nursing, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. Methods and Materials: This study used the cross-sectional descriptive survey design. A proportionate sample method was utilized to select 196 undergraduate nursing students. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Coping Behaviour Inventory (CBI) were used for data collection. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used to analyze the data using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The results showed that the majority of respondents (71.8%) reported feeling moderately stressed. Assignment/workload stress (2.46±0.90), stress from teachers and nursing staff (1.92±0.79), and stress from peers and daily life (1.96±0.92) were the three main stressors. Problem-solving (2.84±0.95), transference (2.54±0.95), and positive coping behavior (2.52±0.88) were the most frequently employed coping mechanisms. There was no significant difference (p > 0.05) between the students' demographic characteristics and their stress levels. Conclusion: The respondents reported moderate stress levels that were comparable between the different groups. Therefore, administrators of the nursing department should incorporate stress management and reduction techniques into the orientation program and motivate students to use healthy coping mechanisms that emphasize problem-solving to promote health. Keywords: stress, coping strategies, undergraduate nursing students, stressor, level of stress
La piel como reflejo de trastornos hepáticos subyacentes
Authors: Restrepo-Gutiérrez Juan Carlos
Published: January 2024

La piel es el órgano más grande y visible del cuerpo humano; en ella se pueden reflejar diversos hallazgos de enfermedades sistémicas, incluidas las hepatopatías crónicas y agudas, las cuales se asocian a múltiples lesiones dermatológicas como principal manifestación extrahepática. Las manifestaciones cutáneas son comunes pero inespecíficas y pueden encontrarse en diferentes enfermedades; por lo tanto, la piel funciona como una ventana a nuestra salud general, de ahí que el examen clínico de la piel, las uñas y el cabello pueda permitir el reconocimiento adecuado, el diagnóstico y tratamiento temprano de las enfermedades hepáticas y la mejoría de la calidad y esperanza de vida de los pacientes afectados.
Caracterización clínico-epidemiológica de pacientes con enfermedad hepática esteatósica asociada a disfunción metabólica previa al trasplante en un hospital de cuarto nivel
Authors: De La Espriella-Palmett Víctor , Pérez-Giraldo Esteban , Palacio-Sánchez Eliana , Ayala-Sierra Edgar Fernando
Published: January 2024

Introducción. La enfermedad hepática esteatósica asociada a disfunción metabólica (MASLD) se ha convertido en la enfermedad hepática crónica más frecuente en los países occidentales, causando un aumento en los costos y en la ocupación hospitalaria. La caracterización integral previa al trasplante hepático en pacientes con MASLD es una gran interrogante, especialmente en nuestro medio. El objetivo del presente estudio fue realizar la caracterización clínico-epidemiológica de pacientes trasplantados por cirrosis hepática (CH) descompensada o carcinoma hepatocelular (CHC) asociado a MASLD. Metodología. Se desarrolló un estudio observacional retrospectivo, descriptivo, de corte transversal en el Servicio de Hepatología del Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe en Medellín, Colombia. Se incluyeron pacientes mayores de 17 años, con diagnóstico de CH o de CHC asociado a MASLD que fueron trasplantados entre los años 2004 a 2017. Resultados. Se encontraron 84 pacientes que fueron trasplantados con esas características. La edad promedio de los pacientes fue de 59±10,5 con una mayor proporción significativa de hombres sobre mujeres, llegando casi al 70 %. Con relación a las comorbilidades, se encontró que el sobrepeso/obesidad, la hipertensión arterial y la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 fueron un hallazgo en el 44,1 %, 33,3 % y 33,3 %, respectivamente. Por otro lado, el 14,5 %, el 33,7 % y el 51,8 % presentaron un Child-Pugh A, B y C, respectivamente. La media del puntaje MELD fue de 18,9±6,26. Con respecto a las complicaciones de la cirrosis, el 77,4 % de los pacientes presentó ascitis, el 61,9 % encefalopatía hepática, el 36,9 % hemorragia del tracto digestivo superior y el 29,8 % peritonitis bacteriana espontánea. Conclusión. Los resultados expuestos mostraron nuestra experiencia en trasplante hepático en pacientes con CH y CHC asociado a MASLD. Se debe realizar una evaluación multidisciplinaria antes y después del trasplante en estos pacientes, haciendo especial énfasis en el manejo de la disfunción metabólica y sus componentes, entre los que se destacan la obesidad y la diabetes mellitus.
Aplicabilidad del índice de fragilidad hepática en pacientes cirróticos evaluados para trasplante
Authors: García-Caraballo Matías , Hughes-López María Gimena , Ipar-De Giorgi Tatiana , Ksiazenicki-Ruiz Mercedes , Lafourcade-Luna Gonzalo , Osores-Masanttes Adriana Belém , Elizondo-Barceló Martín , Sosa-Rodríguez Rodrigo , Valverde-Gómez Marcelo , Gerona-Sangiovanni Solange
Published: January 2024

Introducción. En las últimas décadas se han desarrollado diferentes scores y modelos para predecir el pronóstico en pacientes con enfermedad hepática crónica avanzada. Los más reconocidos y utilizados son el sistema de estadificación de Child-Pugh (CP) y el score de MELD, pero estos carecen de herramientas para evaluar objetivamente otros factores pronósticos. Por este motivo, se ha incorporado el concepto de fragilidad a la hepatología clínica. El objetivo de este artículo es examinar la aplicabilidad del índice de fragilidad hepática (IFH) en pacientes con cirrosis evaluados para trasplante hepático en Uruguay. Metodología. Estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo en el Servicio de Enfermedades Hepáticas del Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas (HCFFAA) de enero de 2018 a diciembre de 2021. Resultados. Se evaluaron un total de 78 pacientes, excluyéndose 19 de estos, culminando con una muestra final de 59 pacientes. La edad media fue de 52 años, siendo el 66 % hombres. La principal etiología de la cirrosis fue la alcohólica, y la comorbilidad más frecuente fue el sobrepeso/obesidad (66 %). La media de IFH fue de 4,03 ± 0,45. El 90 % de los pacientes eran prefrágiles, el 10 % frágiles y ningún paciente fue clasificado como no frágil. El 76 % presentaba un estadio avanzado de la enfermedad al momento de la evaluación 42 % CP estadio B, 34 % CP C, 24 % CP A, con una media de MELD-Na de 17,8 ± 7,6. El 17 % tuvo complicaciones infecciosas. La mortalidad global (n=78) fue del 12 %, y la de los pacientes con IFH calculado fue del 22 %. Conclusiones. El cálculo del IFH es realizable en cirróticos como herramienta objetiva que brinda una mirada integral del paciente. A mayor severidad de la cirrosis, mayor es el IFH. Sin embargo, este índice no parece ser un predictor de la eventual realización del trasplante hepático, ni de muerte en lista de espera en nuestros pacientes.
TIPS en pacientes cirróticos con trombosis venosa portal: una revisión de la literatura
Authors: Valencia-Carrasquilla Mateo , Aristizábal-Montoya Valentina , Guerrero-Pérez Felipe , Palacio-Sánchez Eliana , Muñoz-Maya Octavio Germán
Published: January 2024

En los últimos años, la trombosis de la vena porta entre los pacientes cirróticos se ha comportado como una entidad reconocida y cada vez más estudiada, no solo por su creciente incidencia, sino por la asociación con gravedad y mal pronóstico en cirrosis. Asimismo, se hacen objeto de estudio las terapias disponibles para el manejo tanto médico como quirúrgico de estos pacientes, lo que ha dado un papel importante a la derivación portosistémica transyugular intrahepática (TIPS). El uso de TIPS en esta población se posiciona como una alternativa de manejo aceptable, no solo por brindar mejoría en las complicaciones derivadas de la hipertensión portal, sino también por sus resultados prometedores en diferentes estudios sobre el flujo y la recanalización portal, y por su perfil de seguridad. Sin embargo, la eficacia, los efectos adversos a largo plazo y el pronóstico de dicha intervención en la compleja fisiopatología de la cirrosis deben continuar en estudio. El objetivo de este artículo es revisar los avances del uso de TIPS en el manejo de pacientes con cirrosis hepática y trombosis portal.
Efecto del confinamiento por COVID-19 en la prevalencia de la enfermedad hepática esteatósica asociada a disfunción metabólica
Authors: Villamil-Morales Iván Mauricio
Published: January 2024

Introducción. La enfermedad hepática esteatósica asociada a disfunción metabólica (MASLD) es una condición clínica frecuente, relacionada con el sobrepeso, la dislipidemia y la diabetes. Como estos factores de riesgo están a su vez asociados al sedentarismo y la ganancia de peso, se esperaría un impacto como resultado del confinamiento por COVID-19 en la prevalencia de dicha condición. Metodología. Estudio longitudinal retrospectivo en un panel de datos de 132 pacientes de 2017 a 2022, en donde fueron incluidos pacientes con una ecografía hepática y una valoración médica y paraclínica 1,5 años antes y después del periodo de confinamiento (25 de marzo de 2020 a 28 de febrero de 2021). El desenlace primario fue un cambio significativo en la prevalencia de la MASLD, y se utilizó un modelo exploratorio de regresión logística de efectos fijos con panel de datos para hallar los predictores de cambio. Resultados. En un total de 132 pacientes analizados, la prevalencia global de la MASLD antes (31 %; IC95%: 23-39) y después (35,6 %; IC95%: 27,4-43,8) del confinamiento por COVID-19 no cambió significativamente, sin embargo, en las mujeres sí hubo un aumento significativo (RR: 4; IC95%: 1,0004-16). Se encontró una marcada diferencia de prevalencia entre sexos (17 % en mujeres y 46 % en hombres; p=0,001). El confinamiento se asoció a incrementos en la masa corporal (diferencia: +1 kg; IC95%: 0,1-1,9), el colesterol LDL (diferencia: +9,7 mg/dL; IC95%: 4,9-14,4) y al diagnóstico de prediabetes (RR: 2,1; IC95%: 1,4-3,1). La MASLD se asoció positivamente a la preferencia nutricional por la comida rápida (p=0,047). Solo el índice de masa corporal resultó predictor independiente de MASLD (RR: 1,49; IC95%: 1,07-1,93). Conclusión. La prevalencia global de la MASLD no varió después del confinamiento por COVID-19, pero sí se incrementó en mujeres, y algunos de sus factores de riesgo también aumentaron significativamente. Se encontró equivalencia numérica entre la MASLD y la definición previa de la enfermedad. Se requiere un estudio local más grande para desarrollar y validar un mejor modelo predictor del cambio de la MASLD a través del tiempo.
Nová paleobotanická data prokazují původní status modřínu opadavého (Larix decidua Mill.) v severních Čechách
Authors: Pokorný Petr , Hošková Kristýna , Prach Jindřich , Šída Petr , Bednář Pavel
Published: January 2024

Using pollen analysis, phytolith analysis and radiocarbon dating of newly discovered sedimentary archives, here we prove the native status of European larch (Larix decidua Mill.) in two sandstone rocky areas of north Bohemia (Czech Republic). At the end of the Last Ice Age and at the beginning of the Holocene, European larch was relatively common in Central Europe. In most critical period of the Middle Holocene, it demonstrably retreated to exposed rocky habitats, but did not become completely extinct. In the form of relict populations, it survived locally until the modern era, when non-native larch types were artificially introduced into managed forest stands. Our findings call for a radical rethinking of the approach to larch by both foresters and nature conservation authorities. In the future, it is primarily necessary to search for and protect the remnants of its original gene pool.
Vyhodnocení provenienční plochy IUFRO s jedlí obrovskou na lokalitě Drahenice ve středních Čechách ve věku 41 let
Authors: Tomec Jiří , Dostál Jaroslav , Fulín Martin , Beran František , Novotný Petr
Published: January 2024

The paper deals with growth and prosperity of 25 provenances of grand fir from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana (USA), and from Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) tested in the international provenance research trial No. 212 – Drahenice (Czech Republic; N49° 31‘ 10‘‘, E13° 57‘ 20‘‘, 570 m a.s.l., acidic beech site). Biometric measurements took place at the age of 41 years; qualitative features were visually assessed according to the IUFRO methodology. The best overall assessment of both production and quality shows provenance 12041 – Oyster Bay (BC). Other provenances with high growing stocks, i.e. 12005 – Bear Mountain (WA), 12038 – Clearwater (ID), 12043 – Sproat Lake (BC) and 12044 – Kaye Road (BC) showed some qualitative shortcomings (lower vitality, worse stem shape or thicker branches). The worst both in production and quality were provenances 12020 – Crescent Creek (OR) and 12011 – Clear Lake (WA). The results confirm the suitability of the current setting of the rules for the transfer of reproductive material from North America to the Czech Republic.
Zvýšení biologické kvality jedinců tetřívka obecného (Lyrurus tetrix) připravovaných pro záchranné programy
Authors: Havránek František , Cukor Jan , Hučko Boris , Hambalková Lucie
Published: January 2024

In the middle of the twentieth century, a downward trend in grouse numbers in Central Europe became evident. Along with the decrease in the number of birds, the fragmentation and subsequent shrinking of the range of forest fowls such as the capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), the black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) and the hazel grouse (Bonasa bonasia) began to manifest itself. This trend continues until now and the occurrence of these species in the Czech Republic and Central Europe in general is threatened. One of the segments of saving the species in situ is the support of the population by artificially reared or translocated individuals. First of all, however, it is necessary to solve the problem of the biological quality of the individuals used, which largely depends on the state of their digestive tract, the quality of the food and the development of behavioral patterns necessary for the intake of natural food in the wild. Therefore, analyzes were made of the food supply of black grouse in the wild and potential feed components for black grouse in aviary breeding (Wendes method – dry matter, N substances, fats, ash, fibre, BNLV, expressed in %). Subsequently, on the basis of the analysis results, a recipe of a feed mixture of seeds, dried shoots, fruits of woody plants and dried insects was prepared, suitable for rearing and preparing grouse birds for adaptation to natural conditions. It presents a diversified food consisting of six types of cereals, two types of legumes, four types of oil seeds and another four types of seeds, fruits and dried shoots. The feed mixture of natural plant components was supplemented with an animal component – dried developmental stages of mealworm (Tenebrio molitor).
Foster Parents’ Withdrawal of Childcare for Unaccompanied and Separated Children from Meheba Refugee Settlement in Kalumbila District, Zambia
Authors: Mugara Chisote , Kukano Dr. Crispin , Chungu Edwin Peter
Published: January 2024

Zambia has been hosting refugees of different nationalities in the various refugee settlements across the country namely Meheba refugee settlement, Mantapala refugee settlement and Mayukwayukwa settlement. With the influx of asylum seekers entering the country, there arises an occurrence of children arriving in the country without biological parents nor legally recognized guardians. This category of children is referred to as unaccompanied and separated children (UASC). The Zambian governments laws, regional guidelines and international laws maintain that each abandoned, unaccompanied and separated children, their safety and wellbeing should be guaranteed. Protection of these children in Meheba settlement has been through an approach known as foster care. However, there reported incidences of foster parents handing back unaccompanied and separated children to MCDSS living children without parental support or protection contrary to the Child Code Bill of 2022 for Zambia, UN general assembly, Refugee Act of 2017, National Framework for the Care of Children in Need of Care, 2019. Therefore, the intent of the study was to understand the causes of foster parents withdrawing the required parental care for UASC and explore approaches to improve childcare provided by foster parents to them in Meheba settlement. The study established that there were various gaps in the childcare procedures which include, noncompliance, inadequate monitoring, inadequate data management, flaws in case management, support for caregivers, training for caregivers. Recommendations include strengthening the referral and monitoring mechanisms in case management, childcare agencies to upsurge support for community structures and foster parents, improvement of training and sensitization to foster parents, prospective parents and community workers, orientation on UASC on her rights and responsibilities and the department of social welfare to develop a framework to make foster parents accountable.
Facilitating EFL Students' Active Learning Through Digital Portfolio Development
Authors: Dayag Joseph Decena , Abdalla Murtada
Published: January 2024

A number of studies suggest that active learning enables learners to actively participate in the learning process, effectively assimilate their lessons, and gradually enjoy the learning process (Attaran & Moghaddam, 2014; Bonwell & Eison, 1991; D’Silva, 2010; Freeman et al., 2014; Koohang, 2009; Ryan & Martens, 1989; Tedesco-Schneck, 2013; Theobald et al., 2020). Developing a digital portfolio facilitates active learning among EFL students as it empowers them to plan their academic activities, reflect on their academic progress, and deepen their understanding of their lessons. This empirical study was conducted at Center for Preparatory Studies (CPS), Sultan Qaboos University during the Spring Semester of Academic Year 2022-2023. It gathered quantitative data through the Questionnaire for Portfolio Development; whereas it elicited qualitative data through focus group discussion sessions. The quantitative data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 26; whereas, the qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Results revealed that the respondents have mixed feelings towards portfolio development. The majority of the respondents believe that developing their portfolio facilitates their active learning in various ways. Both the quantitative and qualitative data reveal that developing a portfolio facilitates active learning among the learners and that there is no significant difference in the respondents’ attitude towards portfolio development when grouped according to their course. EFL students have mixed feelings towards portfolio development. Despite their ambivalence towards portfolio development, they understand the significance of developing their portfolio. EFL students generally have a positive attitude towards all the three components of their portfolio (academic planner, vocab log and reflection task) as they consider each component helpful in developing their language skills and allow them to learn actively.
The Impact of Fiscal Policy on the Economic Growth of Nigeria
Authors: Ukangwa Jane Uchechi , Wolugbon David , Nwanosike Domnic Udochi , Ekpendu Justice Ezechimere , Onwuka Izundu , Nzelu Chris Alochukwu
Published: January 2024

This research study examined “Impact of fiscal policy on the economic growth of Nigeria”. The study made use of Johansen Co-integration Test analysis to determine the long run relation between fiscal policy and economic growth of Nigeria. The data was sourced from CBN statistical bulletin for the period of 1990 to 2021. The research findings revealed that there is a linear relationship between Gross Domestic Product and Public Debt, Tax revenue and Government Expenditure, Public debt (PDBT) and Tax Revenue (TAX) were negatively related to GDP while Total Government Expenditure (TGE) is positively related to GDP; PDBT and TAX both have an inverse relationship with GDP meaning that increases in both variables have negative impact or lead to a reduction in GDP. Statistically; the t-statistics of the variables under consideration were significant and the overall estimates of the regression were statistically adequate and therefore shows the acceptance of alternative hypothesis of no co-integration of unstable long run relationship between Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth. It was recommended that; the Nigerian government to increase expenditure on economically viable investment to improve individual income through employment and increased output. Also Government expenditure should be well monitored and ensure that these expenditures are not diversified to individuals’ pockets. The Government should also avoid incessant unproductive debt and ensure the existing debits are properly serviced as and when due.
Investigation into Learning Attitudes Among Intermediate Economics Students in Oyo Educational Zone
Authors: Oladimeji David Oluwaseyi
Published: January 2024

This study delved into learning attitudes among intermediate economics students in senior secondary schools in Oyo educational zone via psychological constructs of cognitive skills, affection for learning, attached value, efforts, and difficulties in learning. While age and gender served as moderator variables. The composite contributions of cognitive skills and affection for learning, attached value and effort, and interest and difficulties in learning served as predictors for learning attitude. Moreover, the composite contributions and influence of variables and their relation to learning attitude, as well as the influence of gender and age, were explored. A survey research study with the use of an adapted ESLAS questionnaire was administered to 355 respondents, and the data was analyzed with descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential (t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA)) statistics. The results showed a significant influence of gender, while age was not statistically significant on learning attitude. The composite contributions of cognitive skills and affection; attached value and efforts; and interest and difficulties in learning as predictors of learning attitude were significant among intermediate economics students. In conclusion, the prediction of learning attitude implies that there is a great need for students to be proactive in learning, as this would improve their cognitive skills, affection, attached value, efforts, and interest in learning while reducing difficulties and challenges to the barest minimum.
Digital Business Development Strategy as a Determinant of Business Competitiveness Through E-Commerce of MSMEs Products in Indonesia
Authors: Putera Wahyudi , Iriani Nisma , Julian Sanny Feria , Nurjanna  , Rahman Abdul , Sucianti Riska
Published: January 2024

This study aims to explain and analyze the impact of product innovation and social media on business competitiveness through e-commerce of MSME products to bridge the gap. The population under this study includes e-commerce MSMEs customer community located in 27 districts / cities in South Sulawesi and East Java Provinces including Palopo City, Pare-Pare, Makassar, Batu, Malang, Surabaya, Kediri and Madiun, Bulukumba Regency, Sinjai, Bantaeng, Takalar, Gowa, Tana Toraja, Luwu, Maros, Pangkep, Soppeng, Wajo, Banyuwangi, Blitar, Bojonegoro, Gresik, Kediri, Lamongan, Magetan, and Malang which amounted to 22,296,873 e-commerce MSME customers in South Sulawesi and East Java Provinces. The sample used in this study, namely 500 respondents / customers, using probability sampling techniques or multistage random sampling or determination of cluster sampling based on the division of an area / region in stages. The analytical technique used for hypothesis testing is Amos structural equation modeling (SEM). The results show that product innovation has one indirect significant effect on e-commerce of MSME products, social media has an indirect significant effect on e-commerce of MSME products. Product innovation has a significant effect directly on business competitiveness. Social media has a significant effect directly on business competitiveness and e-commerce of MSME products has a significant effect directly on business competitiveness.
The Influencing Factors and Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Job Performance of Primary and Junior Secondary School Teachers: Empirical Study Based on Mali’s Bamako and Kita Regions
Authors: Sidibé Dr. Abou , Jaiteh Lala , Wei Pr. Gao
Published: January 2024

Over decades, Malian primary and junior secondary school teachers have gone through work stoppages, strikes, and demonstrations claiming better living and working conditions. These incessant claims have caused the loss of much learning and teaching time and are charged being one of the causes of students' failure. This study examines the factors influencing Malian primary and junior secondary school teachers' job satisfaction and establishes the correlations between their job satisfaction and job performance. We used a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design to examine the factors influencing Malian primary and junior secondary school teachers' job satisfaction. The quantitative phase consisted of five hundred and twenty (n=520) teachers selected using stratified random sampling techniques. In contrast, the qualitative phase consisted of twenty (n=20) participants purposively selected from the quantitative phase based on their level of dissatisfaction. SPSS software was used to analyze the data. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data collected from the interviews. Overall, the findings showed that most of the teachers (51 %) were not satisfied with their job. The study showed that urban teachers are more satisfied with their job than rural teachers. A significant correlation was found between teachers' general level of satisfaction and their job performance. It showed that the more satisfied teachers are, the better students' academic performance in Mali.
RANCANG BANGUN ELEKTROSTIMULATOR BERBASIS ARDUINO MEGA 2560
Authors: Muslihun Muslihun , Ulin Nuha ABA Muhammad , Ringaama Kromen3 Yohanes
Published: January 2024

Penggunaan peralatan medis dalam dunia kesehatan sangat dibutuhkan, salah satunya yaitu elektrostimulator yang dapat digunakan untuk membantu pemulihan pada pasien pasca stroke. Elektrostimulator dapat dibuat dengan beberapa syarat, yakni: controller, stimulator, dan elektroda. Selian itu, ada 4 parameter yang dibutuhkan pada elektrostimulator yakni 1) Pulse Amplitude, 2) Pulse Width, 3) Pulse Shape, 4) Pulse Frequency. Pada elektrostimulator ini, sangat disarankan penggunaan surface electrode, selain merupakan non-invasive electrode, elektroda ini juga memberikan kenyamanan dan mudah digunakan. Ditinjau dari hal tersebut maka dilakukan inovasi yaitu pembuatan elektrostimulator dengan pemilihan 2 mode yakni continu dan intermidi. Prosedur penelitian dilakukan beberapa tahap mulai dari penyiapan alat dan bahan, pengukuran dan uji fungsi. Hasil penelitian merupakan rancangan alat terapi elektrostimulator dengan power supply yang dihubungkan ke microkontroler dan ditampilkan pada lcd. Hasil pengujian didapatkan presentase kesalahan pada input power supply sebesar 5,9%, output power supply 3%, dan output buzzer 0%. Hasil pengujian dan analisa alat pada osiloskop didapatkan presentase kesalahan pada nilai frekuensi 2 Hz, 4 Hz, 5 Hz, 7 Hz, dan 8 Hz berturut-turut sebesar 0,05%, 0%, 2%, 4%, dan 8%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut dapat disimpulkan alat sesuai yang diinginkan dan baik digunakan.

Kata Kunci : Elektrostimulator, Elektroda, Arduino Mega 2560, Frekuensi
Model It! Using Geometry to Innovate New Green Spaces
Authors: Richardson Robert
Published: January 2024

Area should be experienced, not simply calculated. This task invites students to physically experience areas and the spatial relationships between them, as well as their own community.
Model It! Devising a Model to Represent College Football Rankings
Authors: Wiemken Rachel , Matney Gabriel , Floro Brandon
Published: January 2024

A model eliciting activity based on our students’ outside interests sparks engagement with modeling and interesting debates.
Problems to Ponder
Authors: Harrow Chris , Lu Yaomingxin
Published: January 2024

Problems to Ponder provides 28 varying, classroom-ready mathematics problems that collectively span PK–12, arranged in the order of the grade level. Answers to the problems are available online.