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Advancements in Micellar Formulation: Drug Delivery Vehicle for Water-Insoluble Drugs
Authors: Sharma Lokesh , Khurana Divya , Patel Preeti , Khare Satyam , Kurmi Balak Das
Published: July 2024

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Micellar systems, particularly polymeric micelles, have emerged as a promising drug delivery
vehicle for water-insoluble compounds. Polymeric micelles, self-assembled nanostructures
made from amphiphilic block copolymers, have emerged as a promising drug delivery vehicle for
water-insoluble compounds. These micelles offer high drug loading capacity, stability, and the ability
to solubilize large amounts of hydrophobic drugs, making them an attractive option for delivering
drugs with limited solubility and bioavailability. Their small size allows for efficient delivery
and targeting of specific tissues or cells, reducing off-target effects and improving therapeutic outcomes.
This review provides a brief overview of drug delivery system challenges, solutions, techniques
of micelle formation, factors affecting micelle stability and drug loading, applications,
pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of micellar formulations, toxicological considerations,
limitations, recent advancements, and clinical trials of micelles in drug delivery. By addressing these
key aspects, this review seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current status and
prospects of polymeric micelles as a promising drug delivery system.
Teachers' knowledge, perceptions, and practices in integrating elements of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) into language teaching
Authors:   College of Education, Northern Iloilo State University, Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines, Besonia Bon Eric A.
Published: July 2024

In today's constantly evolving educational environment, teachers face challenges due to the unpredictable and complex nature of the world. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) characterize this era, influencing how people interact with information and navigate life. This descriptive study examined language teachers' knowledge, perceptions, and practices regarding the integration of VUCA elements into language teaching. One hundred language teachers participated by completing a questionnaire created by the researchers. The results showed that the teachers were "quite knowledgeable" about integrating VUCA elements and had a "positive perception" of it. Additionally, the study found that these teachers "always practiced" several strategies related to VUCA integration. These strategies included collaborative learning, multimodal instruction, developing language and intercultural competence, creating global connections, integrating technology, engaging in reflective practice, and pursuing continuous professional development. They also "often practiced" flexible lesson planning, fostering resilience and adaptability in learners, using problem-based and inquiry-based learning, employing dynamic assessment, and promoting authentic and real-world language use. Therefore, the extensive knowledge of language teachers allows them to design and implement learning environments that truly reflect the complexities of the real world.
Nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice toward chronic kidney disease in hemodialysis centers at Hail City, Saudi Arabia
Authors:   Nursing Administration Department, College of Nursing, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia, Alrasheeday Awatif M. , Alshammari Meshael H. ,   Ha’il Health Cluster, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia, Alkubati Sameer A. ,   Medical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hodeida University, Hodeida, Yemen, Llego Jordan H. ,   Medical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia,   College of Nursing, University of Luzon, Dagupan City, Philippines, Alshammari Dhahyah M. ,   Ha’il General Hospital, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia, Alshammari Hessah H. ,   Ha’il Health Cluster, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia, AlShammari Mohammad A. ,   Ha’il Health Cluster, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia
Published: July 2024

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant global issue with clinical, social, and economic impacts. It negatively affects quality of life and is linked to higher rates of illness and death. Nurses are crucial in the early detection and management of CKD. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses regarding CKD, and the factors influencing these aspects in hemodialysis centers in Hail City, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to October 2022 using a self-administered questionnaire. This questionnaire assessed nurses’ knowledge of CKD, their attitudes toward it, and their CKD care practices. A significance level of p<0.05 was used for all tests. Approximately 63.06% of the nurses provided correct answers related to CKD knowledge. Most nurses (84.52%) had positive attitudes towards caring for CKD patients, and more than half (53.06%) had positive CKD care practices. There was a significant relationship between nurses’ knowledge scores and both “years of experience” and “received information regarding CKD care” (p=0.033 and p<0.001, respectively). Nurses with more experience and previous information had higher knowledge scores than those with less experience and no prior information. Additionally, nurses with more experience and previous information also had more positive attitudes toward CKD patients than those with less experience and no prior information (p=0.004 and p=0.008, respectively). Therefore, nurses with more experience and prior information about CKD care were more knowledgeable and had more positive attitudes towards CKD patients compared to those with less experience and no prior information.
El nivel de acceso tecnológico del sector bancario y su relación con el uso de sus productos en la inclusión financiera en México
Authors: Jiménez Cerra Edgar , Portal Boza Malena , Feitó Madrigal Duniesky
Published: July 2024

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar la relación existente entre el nivel de acceso tecnológico del sector bancario y el uso de sus productos como expresión de inclusión financiera en México. La metodología empleada contempla la creación de dos índices sintéticos, el acceso tecnológico y el uso de los productos financieros, mediante la técnica estadística de componentes principales y el análisis de correlación bivariada entre dichos índices. Los resultados concluyen que el nivel de acceso tecnológico del sector bancario tiene una relación creciente y positiva con el incremento del uso de los productos financieros, sin embargo, no lo explica en su totalidad, lo que implica que existen otro grupo de factores a tener en cuenta en cuanto a inclusión financiera. Se recomienda emplear los resultados obtenidos en la toma de decisiones y elaboración de políticas más efectivas para el incremento de los niveles de inclusión financiera en el país, de forma especial en la zona Sur, identificada como la más afectada. De igual manera, aplicar la metodología a nivel municipal para la obtención de resultados más específicos.
Public Perceptions of Treating Opioid Use Disorder With Deep Brain Stimulation: Comment Analysis Study
Authors: Henegan Patricia , Koczara Jack , Bluhm Robyn , Cabrera Laura  Y
Published: July 2024

Background

The number of opioid-related deaths in the United States has more than tripled over the past 7 years, with a steep increase beginning at the same time as the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an urgent need for novel treatment options that can help alleviate the individual and social effects of refractory opioid use disorder (OUD). Deep brain stimulation (DBS), an intervention that involves implanting electrodes in the brain to deliver electrical impulses, is one potential treatment. Currently in clinical trials for many psychiatric conditions, including OUD, DBS’s use for psychiatric indications is not without controversy. Several studies have examined ethical issues raised by using DBS to counter treatment-resistant depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders. In contrast, there has been limited literature regarding the use of DBS for OUD.

Objective

This study aims to gain empirical neuroethical insights into public perceptions regarding the use of DBS for OUD, specifically via the analysis of web-based comments on news media stories about the topic.

Methods

Qualitative thematic content analysis was performed on 2 Washington Post newspaper stories that described a case of DBS being used to treat OUD. A total of 292 comments were included in the analysis, 146 comments from each story, to identify predominant themes raised by commenters.

Results

Predominant themes raised by commenters across the 2 samples included the hopes and expectations with treatment outcomes, whether addiction is a mental health disorder, and issues related to resource allocation. Controversial comments regarding DBS as a treatment method for OUD seemingly decreased when comparing the first printed newspaper story to the second. In comparison, the number of comments relating to therapeutic need increased over time.

Conclusions

The general public’s perspectives on DBS as a treatment method for OUD elucidated themes via this qualitative thematic content analysis that include overarching sociopolitical issues, positions on the use of technology, and technological and scientific issues. A better understanding of the public perceptions around the use of DBS for OUD can help address misinformation and misperceptions about the use of DBS for OUD, and identify similarities and differences regarding ethical concerns when DBS is used specifically for OUD compared to other psychiatric disorders.
The Use of Immersive Virtual Reality Training for Developing Nontechnical Skills Among Nursing Students: Multimethods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Chan Kitty , Kor Patrick Pui Kin , Liu Justina Yat Wa , Cheung Kin , Lai Timothy , Kwan Rick Yiu Cho
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Immersive virtual reality (IVR) is a niche technology rising in popularity in nursing education. Although there is an abundance of evidence to demonstrate the effect of virtual reality (VR) on desired learning outcomes, this evidence is limited to technical or procedural skills or managing a single patient with clinical problems. Nontechnical skills (NTS), such as communication, decision-making, teamwork, situation awareness, and managerial skills, have not been explored using IVR technology.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to (1) investigate the potential efficacy of the IVR system virtual reality hospital (VR-Hospital, or VR-Hosp), a single-user game we developed, on nursing students’ NTS, sense of presence in the virtual clinical environment, and satisfaction and self-confidence in learning; (2) identify variables that predict NTS; and (3) explore students’ experience in using VR-Hosp.

METHODS

A multimethods design with a quantitative and qualitative approach was adopted. Participants were provided with VR-Hosp with 3 scenarios in training. VR-Hosp adopted a multibed, multipatient, multitask approach and was embedded with various clinical situations. Learning outcomes were measured after the training, followed by group interviews.

RESULTS

In total, 202 students joined the study. Results revealed high levels of satisfaction and self-confidence in learning. Significant achievement in NTS was perceived by the students. The levels of satisfaction and self-confidence in learning and the involvement and sensory fidelity domains in the sense of presence were positive predictors of NTS.

CONCLUSIONS

The promising results offer a basis for designing IVR activities for nursing education. Further investigations are imperative to determine the impact of IVR technology on learning outcomes in clinical practice.
Predicting Satisfaction With Chat-Counseling at a 24/7 Chat Hotline for the Youth: Natural Language Processing Study (Preprint)
Authors: Hornstein Silvan , Lueken Ulrike , Wundrack Richard , Hilbert Kevin
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Chat-based counseling services are popular for the low-threshold provision of mental health support to youth. In addition, they are particularly suitable for the utilization of natural language processing (NLP) for improved provision of care.

OBJECTIVE

Consequently, this paper evaluates the feasibility of such a use case, namely, the NLP-based automated evaluation of satisfaction with the chat interaction. This preregistered approach could be used for evaluation and quality control procedures, as it is particularly relevant for those services.

METHODS

The consultations of 2609 young chatters (around 140,000 messages) and corresponding feedback were used to train and evaluate classifiers to predict whether a chat was perceived as helpful or not. On the one hand, we trained a word vectorizer in combination with an extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) classifier, applying cross-validation and extensive hyperparameter tuning. On the other hand, we trained several transformer-based models, comparing model types, preprocessing, and over- and undersampling techniques. For both model types, we selected the best-performing approach on the training set for a final performance evaluation on the 522 users in the final test set.

RESULTS

The fine-tuned XGBoost classifier achieved an area under the receiver operating characteristic score of 0.69 (P<.001), as well as a Matthews correlation coefficient of 0.25 on the previously unseen test set. The selected Longformer-based model did not outperform this baseline, scoring 0.68 (P=.69). A Shapley additive explanations explainability approach suggested that help seekers rating a consultation as helpful commonly expressed their satisfaction already within the conversation. In contrast, the rejection of offered exercises predicted perceived unhelpfulness.

CONCLUSIONS

Chat conversations include relevant information regarding the perceived quality of an interaction that can be used by NLP-based prediction approaches. However, to determine if the moderate predictive performance translates into meaningful service improvements requires randomized trials. Further, our results highlight the relevance of contrasting pretrained models with simpler baselines to avoid the implementation of unnecessarily complex models.

CLINICALTRIAL

Open Science Framework SR4Q9; https://osf.io/sr4q9
The PDC30 Chatbot—Development of a Psychoeducational Resource on Dementia Caregiving Among Family Caregivers: Mixed Methods Acceptability Study (Preprint)
Authors: Cheng Sheung-Tak , Ng Peter H F
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Providing ongoing support to the increasing number of caregivers as their needs change in the long-term course of dementia is a severe challenge to any health care system. Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) operating 24/7 may help to tackle this problem.

OBJECTIVE

This study describes the development of a generative AI chatbot—the PDC30 Chatbot—and evaluates its acceptability in a mixed methods study.

METHODS

The PDC30 Chatbot was developed using the GPT-4o large language model, with a personality agent to constrain its behavior to provide advice on dementia caregiving based on the Positive Dementia Caregiving in 30 Days Guidebook—a laypeople’s resource based on a validated training manual for dementia caregivers. The PDC30 Chatbot’s responses to 21 common questions were compared with those of ChatGPT and another chatbot (called Chatbot-B) as standards of reference. Chatbot-B was constructed using PDC30 Chatbot’s architecture but replaced the latter’s knowledge base with a collection of authoritative sources, including the World Health Organization’s iSupport, By Us For Us Guides, and 185 web pages or manuals by Alzheimer’s Association, National Institute on Aging, and UK Alzheimer’s Society. In the next phase, to assess the acceptability of the PDC30 Chatbot, 21 family caregivers used the PDC30 Chatbot for two weeks and provided ratings and comments on its acceptability.

RESULTS

Among the three chatbots, ChatGPT’s responses tended to be repetitive and not specific enough. PDC30 Chatbot and Chatbot-B, by virtue of their design, produced highly context-sensitive advice, with the former performing slightly better when the questions conveyed significant psychological distress on the part of the caregiver. In the acceptability study, caregivers found the PDC30 Chatbot highly user-friendly, and its responses quite helpful and easy to understand. They were rather satisfied with it and would strongly recommend it to other caregivers. During the 2-week trial period, the majority used the chatbot more than once per day. Thematic analysis of their written feedback revealed three major themes: helpfulness, accessibility, and improved attitude toward AI.

CONCLUSIONS

The PDC30 Chatbot provides quality responses to caregiver questions, which are well-received by caregivers. Conversational AI is a viable approach to improve the support of caregivers.
Enhancing Surgical Training for Kidney Transplantation: A Protocol on the Effectiveness of 3D Models (Preprint)
Authors: Cabrera John Francisco , Myrick Makenna Lorryn , Klejc Claudia , Kelegama Ania Kihara
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Kidney Transplantations (KTs) are a complicated surgical procedure with significant technical skill required. Traditional training methods for surgical residents, such as cadaver and porcine models, have limitations including high costs, low reusability, and ethical concerns. 3D surgical training models have increasingly been used to supplement the surgical training of medical students. This study introduces a protocol to test such a training model for kidney transplantations, focusing on the capacity of the model to enhance surgical skills, confidence, and understanding among surgical residents.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to assess the impact of using 3D surgical training models on medical residents' competency in kidney transplantation through self-reported ratings, memory-based questions, and performance analysis. Our population of interest is first year surgical residents currently in residency rotations within the University of Florida (UF) Division of Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery, which is a division of UF Health Shands Emergency Hospital. For the purposes of our study, we will exclude surgical residents at UF Health Shands Hospital with previous kidney transplantation training.

METHODS

First year surgical residents at the University of Florida will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group using 3D model trainers or a control group with no training. Both groups will complete pre and post-training assessments, including Likert Scale-based confidence surveys, procedural step ordering, and anatomical structure labeling. Paired sample t-tests (P = .05) and Root Mean Square tests will be used for data analysis.

RESULTS

As of July 2024, our 3D model has been completed, and we have received an IRB exempt study status.

CONCLUSIONS

This study presents a protocol for testing a 3D box model trainer for kidney transplants. Results from this protocol could support the incorporation of 3D box model trainers into surgical training programs, highlighting their potential to improve technical skills, confidence, and understanding of laparoscopic cholecystectomies among surgical residents.
The Impact of Care Navigation Service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Populations: A Case Study of Included Health (Preprint)
Authors: Choi Seul Ki , Marshall Jaclyn , Sexton Topper Patrina , Pregnall Andrew , Bauermeister José
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

While the significance of care navigation in facilitating access to care within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community has been acknowledged, there is limited research demonstrating its impact across multiple settings and the LGBTQ+ community more broadly.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of specialized virtual healthcare navigation services on LGBTQ+ individuals’ ability to comprehend and access necessary care within a national cohort of commercially insured members.

METHODS

This case study is based on the experience of commercially insured members who utilized the LGBTQ+ Health Care Navigation (‘LGBTQ+ Navigation’) offering by Included Health. Included Health delivers both health care navigation and virtual care services offered as an employer-provided benefit to employees and their dependents (‘members’). The study sample included members with completed cases between January 26 and July 31, 2023. We examined the impact of navigation on member-reported outcomes. We used ANOVA with Tukey post-hoc tests and t-tests to explore the relationships between the LGBTQ+ Navigation impact score and member characteristics.

RESULTS

Out of 4,703 LGBTQ+ Navigation cases, 7.53% (n=354) had member-reported outcomes. A large majority of LGBTQ+ members agreed or strongly agreed that care navigation resulted in less stress (88.98%, n=315), less care avoidance (86.16%, n=305), higher confidence in finding an identity-affirming provider (92.37%, n=327), and improved ability to comprehend healthcare information (88.14%, n=312) and engage with providers (87.01%, n=308).

CONCLUSIONS

The LGBTQ+ Navigation offering, by enhancing members' comprehension and utilization of necessary care, demonstrates potential public health utility and value.
Subsystem CSS codes, a tighter stabilizer-to-CSS mapping, and Goursat's Lemma
Authors: Liu Michael Liaofan , Tantivasadakarn Nathanan , Albert Victor V.
Published: July 2024

The CSS code construction is a powerful framework used to express features of a quantum code in terms of a pair of underlying classical codes. Its subsystem extension allows for similar expressions, but the general case has not been fully explored. Extending previous work of Aly, Klappenecker, and Sarvepalli \cite{AKS06}, we determine subsystem CSS code parameters, express codewords, and develop a Steane-type decoder using only data from the two underlying classical codes. Generalizing a result of Kovalev and Pryadko \cite{KP13}, we show that any subsystem stabilizer code can be "doubled" to yield a subsystem CSS code with twice the number of physical, logical, and gauge qudits and up to twice the code distance. This mapping preserves locality and is tighter than the Majorana-based mapping of Bravyi, Terhal, and Leemhuis \cite{BTL10}. Using Goursat's Lemma, we show that every subsystem stabilizer code can be constructed from two nested subsystem CSS codes satisfying certain constraints, and we characterize subsystem stabilizer codes based on the nested codes' properties.
Patrones de navegabilidad, accidentalidad y hundimiento en el caribe colombiano: una propuesta para el registro del patrimonio cultural sumergido en Cartagena de Indias y la península de la Guajira
Authors: Del Cairo Hurtado Carlos , Riera Andreu Carla , Báez Santos Laura Victoria , Chávez Triviño Andrea , Caro León Gabriela , Aldana Mendoza Jesús Alberto
Published: July 2024

El amplio potencial del patrimonio cultural arqueológico en espacios marítimos colombianos ha manifestado la necesidad de proponer aproximaciones investigativas que permitan comprender la complejidad de los yacimientos constituidos por evidencias artefactuales ubicadas en espacios costeros, intermareales y/o subacuáticos. De ahí la relevancia de plantear medidas de manejo y gestión en cada una de las etapas aproximativas enmarcadas en la arqueología marítima y subacuática. En el caso de sus primeras fases, relacionadas con la localización, registro, documentación e inventario de patrimonios marítimos, se ha hecho evidente la importancia de formular propuestas metodológicas que contribuyan a su gestión y protección desde un primer acercamiento a las fuentes de información disponibles e interpretables. Cada una de estas contribuye a la comprensión integral del universo material de los contextos arqueológicos parcial o completamente sumergidos. De esta manera, el presente artículo tiene el objetivo de exponer la propuesta metodológica adelantada entre los años 2018 y 2019 titulada Patrones de navegabilidad, accidentalidad y hundimientos en el Caribe colombiano, realizada en un convenio interinstitucional entre el Instituto Colombiano de Antropología e Historia (icanh), la Fundación Panamericana para el Desarrollo (fupad) y el grupo de estudios Territorios Líquidos de la Universidad Externado de Colombia. Se trató de un acercamiento preliminar al eventual inventario de yacimientos vinculados al Patrimonio Cultural Sumergido de la Nación, con un énfasis inicial a Cartagena de Indias y la península de La Guajira, a través de la sistematización, integración e interrelación de fuentes de la arqueología, la historia, la geografía y la oralidad.
VIABILIDADE ECONÔMICA DA MICROGERAÇÃO FOTOVOLTAICA RESIDENCIAL NO BRASIL: UM ESTUDO DE CASO PARA SOROCABA, SÃO PAULO
Authors: Ferreira Leonardo Hirata , Bragagnolo Cassiano
Published: July 2024

Este artigo apresenta um estudo de caso sobre a viabilidade econômica de um sistema fotovoltaico residencial de microgeração distribuída, destinado a uma residência localizada em Sorocaba no estado de São Paulo A análise considerou a incidência solar local, os custos dos equipamentos e da instalação, bem como uma estimativa do custo da energia fornecida pela concessionária de distribuição. Para tanto, foram utilizados indicadores financeiros amplamente empregados para análises desta natureza, como o Valor Presente Líquido (VPL), a Taxa Interna de Retorno (TIR), o período de retorno do investimento (payback) e o custo nivelado da eletricidade (em inglês Leveled Cost of Energy – LCOE). Os resultados obtidos demonstraram a viabilidade dos sistemas fotovoltaicos residenciais e o potencial de microgeração distribuída na redução dos dispêndios familiares com energia elétrica. Por fim, para os próximos anos espera-se um crescimento na adoção deste tipo de tecnologia no Brasil.
UM RETRATO DA SEGURANÇA ALIMENTAR DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO NO PERÍODO 2004 A 2018
Authors: Cruz Marcos Paulo Mesquita da , Araújo Tanara Jéssica Marques , Vasconcelos Ramon Lucas Almeida , Mariano Ipolito Antonia Leudiane , Gomes de Asevedo Moisés Dias
Published: July 2024

A segurança alimentar transcende a simples satisfação das necessidades nutricionais primárias, constituindo-se como um pilar fundamental para o bem-estar de uma sociedade. Seu impacto é tangível, refletindo de maneira direta na qualidade de vida, na saúde pública e no desenvolvimento econômico. Nesse contexto, o propósito deste artigo é conduzir uma análise abrangente dos indicadores de percepção direta da insegurança alimentar em domicílios, fazendo uso da Escala Brasileira de Insegurança Alimentar (EBIA) na região Nordeste do Brasil. Para atingir esse objetivo, empregou-se uma abordagem quantitativa de caráter descritivo, valendo-se de dados secundários oriundos da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios (PNAD) e da Pesquisa de Orçamentos Familiares (POF). Os resultados obtidos sinalizam para uma trajetória complexa. Entre os anos de 2003 e 2013, observou-se uma significativa redução nos indicadores de insegurança alimentar, em grande parte devido a políticas públicas voltadas para a erradicação da fome, ao estímulo à produção agrícola local e à distribuição de renda. No entanto, dados mais recentes, referentes a 2017/2018, apontam para um alarmante aumento na incidência da fome no país. A região Nordeste continua a ser uma área de preocupação, com desafios persistentes ao longo das últimas décadas. Entre seus estados, Maranhão e Alagoas emergem como particularmente vulneráveis. Além disso, uma disparidade significativa se evidencia entre as áreas urbanas e rurais, com uma proporção notavelmente maior de domicílios em situação de insegurança alimentar nas zonas rurais, destacando a necessidade de políticas adaptadas às necessidades de cada região.
The strength of competition and market efficiency in determining bank profits
Authors: Suroso Sugeng , Mala Chajar Matari Fath
Published: July 2024

Paying attention to developments in market competition, banking efficiency, and profitability is very important because it will update industry information so that it can be utilized by the early warning system (EWS). Market competition is important in business, so this research is interesting for the public. This research aims to find out the impact of competition and efficiency provide positive synergy on banking profitability. The theoretical basis for problem-solving will use industrial organization thinking, which focuses on the structure conduct performance-efficiency structure hypothesis (SCP-ESH) theory (Abbas & Sheikh, 2023). The research object uses 12 samples of conventional banks in Indonesia, which are included in the top 10 categories of a set of banks during 2012–2021 (quarterly data). The analysis uses panel data regression and statistical analysis. From the research results, it was found that there is a positive synergy between market spread operational cost management efficiency and the intermediation function in banking profitability. However, company size has a negative impact on banking profitability. This research is relevant to the research of Gavurova et al. (2017), who found that the market structure of the banking industry in the European Union was still concentrated. However, market structure is negatively related to banking performance.
Efectos de un programa de entrenamiento para el mejoramiento de la condición física en niños futbolistas
Authors: Moreno Bolívar Hilario , Cardona Karen Ivette , Naranjo Juan Camilo , Rodríguez Juan David
Published: July 2024

El presente trabajo de investigación, tuvo como finalidad determinar los efectos en la velocidad cíclica máxima (VCM), flexibilidad isquiotibial, fuerza explosiva de piernas y consumo máximo de oxígeno (VO2Máx.), de un programa de acondicionamiento físico basado en el empleo permanente del balón, en un grupo de infantes pertenecientes a una escuela de fútbol en la ciudad de Armenia. Un estudio cuantitativo pre-experimental con diseño pretest y postest sin grupo control, la población estuvo conformada por 20 futbolistas de sexo masculino con 12,6 ± 0,5 años de edad; a los cuales se les aplicó el programa diseñado por Patrice Marseillou, el cual constó de 30 sesiones, con una frecuencia de 3 sesiones semanales durante 10 semanas. Los resultados presentaron diferencias aritméticas entre los valores del pretest y postest en las cuatro variables de estudio, 6,69 vs. 6,63 (m/s) para la VCM; 7,70 vs. 6,95 (cm) en la flexibilidad; 168,7 vs 171,05 (cm) en la fuerza explosiva; como de 46,7 vs. 48,7 (ml/kg-1*min-1) en VO2Máx., aunque estas diferencias no fueron estadísticamente significativas (p> .05). En conclusión, el programa de entrenamiento no generó cambios significativos en las variables de estudio, ya que si bien posee un componente lúdico el cual es atractivo para los jóvenes, no es lo suficientemente riguroso y estructurado en lo que respecta a la frecuencia, intensidad, duración, tipo de ejercicio específico, e incremento gradual de las cargas en lo requerido para el mejoramiento de la condición física.
Programa de acompañamiento a estudiantes-deportistas: una experiencia exitosa en la Universidad Santo Tomás
Authors: Rueda Cantor Julio César
Published: July 2024

El deporte es sinónimo de perseverancia, de disciplina, de superación personal y colectiva; ayuda a promover la aceptación del otro, y permite potenciar aspectos no sólo físicos sino también afectivos y psico-sociales. Colombia viene siendo reconocida en el ámbito deportivo internacional como una nación que progresivamente se está posicionando en diferentes disciplinas, lo cual ha repercutido en transformaciones de tipo social que coadyuvan de diversas maneras al desarrollo de la nación. Paradójicamente, cuando un(a) deportista busca vincularse a una Institución de Educación Superior para formarse en un campo del conocimiento que le permita a futuro desempeñarse laboralmente de manera eficaz y competente, en la inmensa mayoría de los casos debe tomar una decisión: o sigue el camino del deporte prescindiendo de su interés por estudiar, o lo abandona para dar paso a su formación profesional. La Facultad de Cultura Física, Deporte y Recreación de la Universidad Santo Tomás, ha entendido esta problemática y decidió promover, forjar y emprender un programa de acompañamiento que armonice la vida deportiva con la académica de estudiantes que así lo deseen; y lo ha hecho porque comprende que la formación integral de una persona implica la inclusión y exaltación de todo cuanto lo constituye como ser humano, trascendiendo el plano académico. El presente artículo describe los fundamentos y lineamientos del programa, así como también sus logros y perspectivas; esto ha permitido reconocerlo como un proceso exitoso al interior de la facultad.
Variaciones sobre la motricidad en la educación del cuerpo
Authors: Gallo Luz Elena
Published: July 2024

El artículo “Variaciones sobre la motricidad en la Educación del cuerpo” surge de un estudio hermenéutico en el cual se hace un análisis teórico-documental sobre la motricidad en autores que han servido como referentes para la configuración teórica de la Educación Física contemporánea. En Le Boulch es una expresión significante de la conducta humana, el movimiento humano es un acto que se dirige a un determinado significado y el movimiento es el hilo conductor del desarrollo. En Cagigal el movimiento es una actividad corporal cargada de significación humana. En Parlebas el movimiento humano es una práctica física y la motricidad una potencialidad. La investigación también recupera los diferentes matices educativos que tiene la motricidad: educar a través del movimiento y una educación por el movimiento; educar a través del deporte, educar en el movimiento y una pedagogía de las conductas motrices.
Formación, experiencia, viaje. Reflexiones preliminares
Authors: Pardo Camilo
Published: July 2024

El artículo aborda tres cuestiones fundamentales que intentan dar cuenta de los complejos e intrincados caminos por los que transcurre el desarrollo de aprendizaje. Para ello, en primer momento buscará establecer las relaciones epistemológicas entre formación y experiencia, que ofrezcan claves para repensar la manera en que estos procesos atraviesan el curso de la existencia. Seguidamente, encontrará ofrecer algunos significados del viaje como posibilidad de transformación personal y como condición indispensable para confrontar y profundizar los contenidos privados de la experiencia. Finalmente, ve en este proceso un recurso educativo imprescindible para intentar dibujar los vínculos entre culturas.
Cuerpo dionisiaco, facebook y consumos culturales: las narrativas del muro
Authors: Chaparro Héctor Rolando , Echeverry Díaz Sergio
Published: July 2024

Este artículo tiene como objetivo discernir los significados y contenidos simbólicos de consumo, producidos, intercambiados, apropiados y performatizados por jóvenes en la red social Facebook, a partir de las fotografías publicadas por éstos en dicha plataforma virtual. Estas reflexiones son producto de un estudio de corte etnográfico titulado “Desde el muro, una mirada a los discursos proyectados por el cuerpo en el Facebook”, que se desarrolló con jóvenes universitarios de la ciudad de Villavicencio, Colombia.
Caracterización de parámetros ventilatorios y antropométricos en ciclistas del municipio de Fusagasugá
Authors: Montoya Pachón Ángel Gabriel , Méndez Uricochea Alejandro , Reyes Juan Pablo , Peralta Beltrán Pablo Yamir , Gutiérrez Domínguez Diego Fernando , Cadavid Velásquez Daniel Fernando
Published: July 2024

El presente artículo expone el desarrollo de una caracterización morfo fisiológica de un grupo de 15 ciclistas de competición del municipio de Fusagasugá, que pertenecen a las categorías pre juvenil, juvenil, sub 23 y elite. Se realizó una prueba espiro-métrica en cicloergómetro (test progresivo escalonado maximal) con el fin de hallar parámetros ventilatorios, y una valoración antropométrica para determinar composición corporal y somatotipo. Los datos obtenidos permitieron realizar un análisis comparativo con otros trabajos similares (Neumann, Basanta), para confrontar la condición física y estructura antropométrica de los sujetos de la muestra con poblaciones de alto rendimiento. El estudio refleja los datos iniciales de un proyecto macro longitudinal, que permitió caracterizar la muestra para proyectar a futuro las adaptaciones y modificaciones del proceso de entrenamiento. Los datos se presentan analizando el W/Kg de peso, que permite identificar la potencia de cada uno de los ciclistas (teniendo en cuenta que este dato es utilizado hoy en día como referente de los procesos de entrenamiento en alto rendimiento). El VO2 Máx. se obtuvo de forma directa y se compara con los datos de ciclistas de alto rendimiento españoles, así como la composición corporal. Los resultados muestran diferencias en relación con la potencia, niveles de VO2 Max. inferiores a los presentados por otros grupos, con excepción de los obtenidos en la categoría juvenil.
Modelo para la medición de la condición física en estudiantes de educación media desde la perspectiva pedagógica de los test
Authors: Guío Gutiérrez Fernando
Published: July 2024

El uso de los test en educación física es fuertemente cuestionado, sin embargo, desde una perspectiva pedagógica se pueden orientar hacia el logro de aprendizajes significativos en los estudiantes. El proyecto desde un enfoque cualitativo pretende reivindicar el uso pedagógico de los test, al tiempo que se construye un modelo de batería de pruebas para la clase de educación física. En un diseño de investigación acción con cuatro ciclos de reflexión y la participación de estudiantes de educación media del Colegio Agustín Fernández I.E.D. se encontró evidencias de los aportes educativos de los test y su importancia en los procesos formativos de la educación física.
Estudo comparativo do VO2 max. obtido após a aplicação de dois testes de campo em jovens universitários em 2600 metros sobre o nivel do mar
Authors: Sánchez Rojas Isabel Adriana , Triana Reina Héctor Reynaldo , Castro Jiménez Laura Elizabeth , Gutiérrez Galvis Adriana Rocío , Rodríguez Peña Jaime Orlando , Rodríguez Perdomo Leonardo , Barón Jaime Sneyder
Published: July 2024

Comparar o VO2 Max. obtido após a aplicação de dois testes de campo em 2600 metros sobre o nivel do mar. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo e transversal, realizado com 185 jovens universitários treinados, com um nível mínimo de treinamento de três vezes por semana ou praticantes de alguma disciplina esportiva por mais de um ano. Foram utilizados como os testes: teste de Cooper (CRT) e teste de Course Navette (SRT-20m). Resultados: O promedio de idade dos participantes foi de 20,3 ± 2,0; no teste de CRT, o VO2 Max. promedio obtido foi de 38,3 ± 10 ml/kg/min para os dois sexos, enquanto no SRT- 20m foi de 53 ± 6,5 ml/kg/min para os dois gêneros. Conclusões: O VO2 Max. pela CRT foi significativamente menor (p= 0,00) que o VO2 Max. atingido no SRT-20m. O CRT subestima os valores de VO2 Max. em jovens adultos treinados que vivem a 2600 msnm.
Composición corporal y consumo máximo de oxígeno en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de Villavicencio
Authors: Santamaría Niño Oscar Mauricio , Mejía Garzón Marelliy , Torres Aragón Nelson
Published: July 2024

Con el objetivo de relacionar la composición corporal con el consumo máximo de oxígeno (VO2max) en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de Villavicencio, Colombia, se realizó un estudio observacional, prospectivo, con alcance descriptivo y correlacional de corte transversal, en una muestra de 390 sujetos (190 hombres y 200 mujeres) de cuatro instituciones de educación superior (IES), con una edad media de 21,54 ± 4, años. Fueron medidos peso, talla, pliegues cutáneos (tricipital, subescapular, pierna media) y perímetro abdominal y calculados IMC, porcentaje de grasa con los protocolos ISAK y VO2max con el Queen’s College Step Test. Los datos fueron tratados con el programa SPSS, versión 20, en español. Se contó con el aval del comité de bioética de la Universidad de los Llanos. Los participantes firmaron un  consentimiento informado. Los resultados arrojaron que un 20,7% presentó sobrepeso, 3,3% obesidad y 9% infrapeso; el VO2max estuvo en una media de 38,4 mL/kg/min, un mínimo de 19 mL/kg/min y un máximo de 78 mL/kg/min. La muestra evaluada respecto al infrapeso evidenció un mayor porcentaje en hombres que en mujeres; el peso normal más bajo se ubicó en hombres; de igual forma, el porcentaje de sobrepeso se encontró en hombres. Estos datos dejan en evidencia al grupo de los hombres, que estuvieron más inclinados hacia los extremos menos favorables de acuerdo con las categorías normales que expresa la OMS.
Formación profesional en educación física en Colombia. Críticas desde la interculturalidad y la cultura de los pueblos indígenas
Authors: Hurtado Cerón Arnulfo , Molina Víctor
Published: July 2024

El escrito expone los resultados del trabajo de investigación, cuyo objetivo fue el de identificar la cultura de los pueblos indígenas y la interculturalidad en los procesos de formación profesional en Educación Física en Colombia. A nivel metodológico, el ejercicio caminó en la espiral, buscando la Jijunan (comprensión) y la Kajijunan (interpretación) en un diálogo horizontal con la técnica del análisis de contenido para inferir y desocultar lo latente, lo no aparente en los documentos institucionales y mallas curriculares. Como resultados se destacan la existencia de 46 programas del nivel de pregrado y 15 de posgrados entre especializaciones y maestrías. Respecto a las unidades de relevancia de la investigación, solo se halló un descriptor referido a la interculturalidad y ninguno a la cultura de los pueblos indígenas. De esto se puede colegir, a modo de conclusión, la permanencia del proyecto invisibilizador de la otredad, subalternizador de la cultura de los pueblos indígenas y, por tanto, negador de la diversidad social en los procesos de formación profesional.
Performance evaluation of flexible pavement using polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Authors: Ali Sajjad , Siddiqui Muhammad Owais Raza , Ali Hassan
Published: July 2024

In this study, the benefits and feasibility of incorporating Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) into Flexible pavement were evaluated. The study aims to identify new ideas on recycling plastic wastes and thereby improving overall sustainability. The Samples were prepared by adding PET with an increasing concentration level along with optimum asphalt content with a percentage by weight of 3.5%, 4.0%, 4.5%, 5.0%, 5.5% and 6%. Multiple tests were conducted on Natural aggregates including Resistance to degradation of aggregates by Abrasion and Impact, Specific Gravity and Abrasion of coarse aggregates, and Impact Value of Aggregates. Similarly, the tests conducted on asphalt include the specific gravity of semi-solid bituminous material, the ductility of bituminous material, the flash point and softening point of asphalt, and the penetration grade of bituminous material. Rutting potential of the optimum asphalt, Plastic mix Was evaluated by increasing the frequency of load cycles from 0 to 5000 cycles. Furthermore, the effect of asphalt and plastic content on the density, Flow, voids, and stability were also analysed. It was found that the addition of PET resulted in improved stability by more than 50% specifically 52%, while 70% improvement was observed in flow characteristics of Hot Mix Asphalt. However, a slight change in density was observed. The sample also showed a reduction in rut depth by more than 40% of the mix.
Administrative and financial decentralization as a factor of strategic development of territorial communities in Ukraine
Authors: Movchaniuk Anastasiia , Chukina Іvanna
Published: July 2024

The current state of decentralization reform implementation in Ukraine has been highlighted. The necessary assurance of the decentralization process based on the principles of administrative and financial decentralization has been identified. The key aspects of the reform are the creation of conditions for socioeconomic development of the administrative- -territorial structure of the state. The main ways of development of territorial communities, their economic and financial status strengthening have been determined on the basis of the conducted research. The complex of tasks which are dependent on territorial community capacity functioning has been analyzed. It has been established that the efficiency of forming and utilizing the financial and economic potential of a territorial community is a prerequisite for ensuring its capacity. Conclusions have been made on the necessity of further implementation of decentralization in Ukraine in order to ensure the strengthening of the institutional and resource capacity of territorial communities, and to introduce strategic planning for their development.
Understanding of physiotherapy for the management of temporomandibular disorders
Authors: Jung Jae-Kwang , Kim Ji-Rak , Byun Jin-Seok , Choi Jae-Kap
Published: July 2024

Temporomandibular disorders are a collective term encompassing a variety of pathological conditions in the stomatognathic region, manifesting with the pain and dysfunction. Diverse modalities of physiotherapy are recommended for the relief of pain, the rehabilitation of function and the facilitation of injury recovery, which include the cryotherapy, thermotherapy, electrotherapy and phototherapy according to the physical properties of the applied therapeutic stimuli. Therefore, it is necessary for dental clinicians to understand the characteristics of each modality of physiotherapy for the proper application. This review focused on the clinical considerations for the careful application of physiotherapy, including the underlying mechanisms, the expected effects, indica-tion, contraindication and caution.
Dental Students’ Self-efficacy of Core Evaluation Factors for Each Evaluation Area of Dental National Board Examination in Korea
Authors: Lee Bora , Nam Jung Hyun , Huh Jisun , Kim Soo-Yoon , Kim Junhewk , Choi Seong-Ho , Hu Kyung-Seok
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to explore the self-efficacy of dental students in the evaluation areas of practical examination of the Dental National Board Examination, which will be first introduced to 2022 graduates. In this study, 22 evaluation areas of practical ex-amination and their core evaluation elements of each evaluation area were converted into a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire to investigate the self-efficacy of dental students. Statistical data analysis using SPSS was conducted to compare various student’s characteristics (α=0.05): (a) student's t-test for the gender, admission type, grade, and D3 students’ direct patient care experience in each evaluation area and (b) one-way ANOVA for the age and number of patients treated by D4 students. The results are as follows: (a) D4 students showed statistically higher scores than D3 students in 20 evaluation areas, (b) D4 students had a full direct patient care experience in 11 evaluation areas, (c) There were significant differences in five evaluation areas according to the D4’s direct patient care experience, and (d) D4 students showed low self-efficacy in three evaluation areas compared to the overall average even they have performed their direct patient care. The findings of this study indicated that it is necessary to not only enhance the direct patient care experience of predoctoral students, but also provide more additional educational experience according to the treatment area. This study suggests that the clinical practice of dental students’ needs to be designed to provide more appropriate intervention, evaluation, and feedback, rather than considering only the quantitative increase in direct patientcare experience.