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Bruce Wampoldin psykoterapian kontekstuaalinen psykoterapia-ajattelu: kohti psykoterapian yhtenäisteoriaa
Authors: Sampolahti Timo Tapani , Laitila Aarno
Published: January 2025

Psykoterapiamuotojen jatkuvasti lisääntyessä yhä polttavammaksi nousee kysymys siitä, voidaanko tästä moninaisuudesta pelkistää jokin yleinen psykoterapian malli. Ehdotuksia tällaiseksi malliksi ovat esimerkiksi medikaalinen metamalli, assimilaatioanalyysi, dialogiseen sekvenssianalyysiin perustuva malli, Morrisin käsitteellinen metamalli ja Bruce Wampoldin esittämä kontekstuaalinen metamalli. Artikkelissa esitellään Wampoldin malli ja  analysoidaan sen vahvuuksia ja puutteita. Wampoldin ajattelu on ollut Suomessa yhtenä lähtökohtana ns. integratiivisen psykoterapian kehittymiselle. Se on myös ollut vaikuttamassa tuloksellisuustutkimuksen kritiikkiin, joka on ollut tänä vuona ilmestyneen käsikirjan Psykoterapiat lähtökohtana.
Artikkelissa tarkastellaan kysymystä, voidaanko Wampoldin esittämää psykoterapian mallia pitää geneerisenä metatason mallina. Voidakseen tulla kutsutuksi psykoterapian yleiseksi metamalliksi teorian tulisi kyetä paitsi selkeyttämään psykoterapian ristiriitaista käsitteistöä myös toimimaan keskitason teoriana (Merton, 1967; Ylikoski, 2008). Näin voitaisiin vaalia yhteyttä sekä psykoterapeuttisiin teorioihin, empiiriseen tutkimukseen että kliiniseen kokemukseen. Osoittautui, että Wampoldin malli kyllä sisältää aineksia tällaiseksi metamalliksi. Toisaalta se on kuitenkin toistaiseksi liian abstrakti, jotta se kykenisi vastaamaan kysymykseen psykoterapeuttisen muutoksen kausaalisista mekanismeista. Se on myös rajaava: Se sulkee tarkastelun ulkopuolelle hoitomuotoja, joita on pidetty ja edelleen pidetään psykoterapioina. Wampoldin malli antaa psykoterapioista myös perusteettoman rationaalisen ja vaihespesifin kuvan. Merkittävää osaa psykoterapioista on vaikea tulkita tästä näkökulmasta.
Välttelyn rooli, arviointi ja hoito lasten PTSD:ssä: Tapaustutkimus
Authors: Huolman Mia
Published: January 2025

Tässä tapaustutkimuksessa pyritään kuvaamaan ja arvioimaan traumaperäisen välttelyoireilun roolia lasten PTSD:ssä, välttelyoireilun näkymistä hoidon aikana, sekä välttelyoireilun muuttumista hoidon myötä. 7-vuotiaan pakolaislapsen PTSD:n hoitoa ja hoidon tuloksellisuutta esitellään yksityiskohtaisesti. Hoitomuotona on traumafokusoituneen kognitiivisen käyttäytymisterapian ja narratiivisen altistusterapian yhdistelmähoito. Hoidon tuloksellisuutta ja sen mahdollisia vaikutusmekanismeja pohditaan tieteellisen tutkimuksen valossa. Erityisesti keskitytään kuvaamaan ja pohtimaan välttelyn merkitystä PTSD:n kehittymisessä ja oireiden pitkittymisessä. Välttelyllä nähdään yleisesti olevan keskeinen merkitys PTSD:n kehittymisessä, ja välttelyn eri osa-alueet (kognitiivinen, emotionaalinen, toiminnallinen) vaikuttavat oireiluun eri tavoin riippuen mm. siitä, miten pitkä aika traumatapahtumasta on kulunut. Välttelyoireilun merkityksestä lasten PTSD:ssä on kuitenkin ristiriitaisia näkemyksiä, eikä tutkimuksia ole juurikaan tehty lapsilla. Tämä tapaustutkimus lisää tietoa välttelyn merkityksestä sekä hoidon tuloksellisuudesta lasten PTSD:ssä, ja on ensimmäinen, joka esittelee traumafokusoituneen kognitiivisen käyttäytymisterapian ja narratiivisen altistusterapian yhdistelmähoitoa.
Kuuluvuuden tunne ja poissaolot maahanmuuttotaustaisilla oppilailla
Authors: Alisaari Jenni , Kilpi-Jakonen Elina
Published: January 2025

Tässä artikkelissa tarkastelemme maahanmuuttosukupolven, kotona puhutun kielen ja taustamaan yhteyttä kouluun kuuluvuuden tunteeseen ja koulupoissaoloihin sekä sitä, miten kuuluvuuden tunne selittää poissaoloja. Aineistona käytämme Suomen PISA-kyselyitä vuosilta 2012, 2015 ja 2018 ja menetelmänä regressioanalyysiä.
Maahanmuuttotaustaisilla oppilailla, jotka puhuvat kotonaan muuta kuin koulun opetuskieltä, on heikompi kouluun kuuluvuuden tunne kuin suomea tai ruotsia puhuvilla (valtaväestön) oppilailla. Pojilla kieliryhmien väliset erot kuuluvuuden tunteessa ovat hieman suuremmat kuin tytöillä. Ensimmäisen sukupolven maahanmuuttajilla, jotka puhuvat vain koulun opetuskieltä kotonaan, ja toisen sukupolven muunkielisillä oppilailla ja 2,5 sukupolven nuorilla on enemmän poissaoloja kuin muilla oppilailla. Mitä vanhempana oppilaat ovat muuttaneet Suomeen, sitä heikompi heidän kouluun kuuluvuuden tunteensa on ja sitä enemmän heillä on poissaoloja. Kouluun kuuluvuuden tunne on yhteydessä poissaoloihin muttei selitä ryhmien välisiä eroja.
Tutkimus auttaa identifioimaan, mitkä maahanmuuttotaustaiset ja kielelliset ryhmät ovat erityisen haavoittuvassa asemassa kuuluvuuden tunteen suhteen ja minkälainen merkitys tällä on poissaoloille.
Yhteenkuuluvuus ja mielenterveys maahanmuuttajataustaisilla ja Suomessa syntyneillä nuorilla
Authors: Autio Katriina , Liukkonen Nina , Kankaanpää Reeta , Vänskä Mervi , Aalto Sanni , Punamäki Raija-Leena , Peltonen Kirsi
Published: January 2025

Tämän tutkimuksen ensimmäisenä tavoitteena oli selvittää, onko koulussa koetussa yhteenkuuluvuudessa eroja Suomessa syntyneiden, työperäisesti maahan muuttaneiden ja pakolaisnuorten välillä. Toisena tutkimuskysymyksenä selvitettiin, kuinka yhteenkuuluvuus koulussa on yhteydessä internalisoiviin ja eksternalisoiviin oireisiin, prososiaalisuuteen sekä resilienssiin. Kolmanneksi tarkasteltiin, onko mahdollinen yhteys erilainen Suomessa syntyneillä ja eri syistä Suomeen muuttaneilla nuorilla. Tutkimuksen aineisto kerättiin osana Maahanmuuttajanuorten Psykososiaalinen Tukeminen Koulussa -interventiotutkimushanketta. Tutkimuksessa käytettiin poikkileikkausaineistoa, joka pohjautui nuorten kyselylomakevastauksiin hankkeen aloitusajankohdassa syksyllä 2019 (n = 1981). Tutkimuksessa havaittiin, että yhteenkuuluvuuden kokemuksessa ei ollut eroa ryhmien välillä. Yhteenkuuluvuus koulussa oli yhteydessä vähäisempään määrään internalisoivia ja eksternalisoivia sekä suurempaan määrään prososiaalisuutta ja resilienssiä. Maahanmuuttajatausta ei muuntanut yhteyksiä, vaikkakin pakolaistaustaisilla nuorilla tulos oli resilienssin osalta lähellä tilastollisesti merkitsevää. Yhteenvetona voidaan todeta, että koulussa koettu yhteenkuuluvuus tukee kaikkien nuorten mielenterveyttä, joten sen vahvistaminen on tärkeää.
Avainsanat: yhteenkuuluvuus, internalisoivat oireet, eksternalisoivat oireet, prososiaalisuus, resilienssi, maahanmuuttajat, nuoret
Miten meistä tulikin niin kummallisia
Authors: Koski-Jännes Anja
Published: January 2025

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Yksikammioisen sydänvian omaavien 16–17-vuotiaiden nuorten kognitiivinen suoriutuminen
Authors: Saarinen Katja , Sarajuuri Anne , Puosi Riina , Poutiainen Erja
Published: January 2025

Yksikammioinen sydänvika (UVH) on synnynnäinen vakava sydänvika. Vasta viime vuosikymmeninä UVH-lasten elinennuste on kohentunut leikkaustekniikan kehityttyä. Tässä tutkimuksessa tarkastellaan ensimmäistä kertaa suomalaisia suurimpana osuutena nuoruusikään selviytyneitä UVH-nuoria. Aiemmat UVH-tutkimukset koskevat pääosin lapsia ja tieto UVH-nuorten kognitiivisesta suoriutumisesta on vielä niukkaa. Suomen 16–17-vuotiaiden UVH-joukkoa hyvin edustavalta 19 nuorelta arvioitiin aiempaa yksityiskohtaisemmin kognitiivista suoriutumisprofiilia. Käytössä oli WAIS-IV-, WMS-III-, Trail Making- ja d2 -testit sekä sanasujuvuus-tehtävä. UVH-nuoret suoriutuivat viitearvoaineistoa heikommin osassa kielellistä ja nähdynvaraista päättelyä, kielellisen irrallisen aineksen oppimisessa, nähdynvaraisen ai-neksen mieleenpalautuksessa, visuospatiaalista jäsentämistä ja visuomotoriikkaa vaadittaessa sekä toiminnan joustavuudessa. Sen sijaan kielellinen työmuisti, osin episodinen muistisuoriutuminen sekä visuomotorinen nopeus vastasi viitearvoaineiston suoriutumista tai oli sitä parempaa. Suoriutumisen epätasaisuuden vuoksi riittävän tarkan neuropsykologisen tutkimuksen tekeminen UVH-joukolle nuoruuiässä on suositeltavaa. Tieto yksikammioisten sydännuorten kognitiivisesta suoriutumisesta ja sen epätasaisuuksista on tärkeää, jotta nuoria pystytään tukemaan soveltuvien opinto- ja työelämän polkujen löytämisessä sekä tarvittavien tukitoimien rakentamisessa.
Optimization of isolation and identification methods of antibiotic-producing bacteria from marine microorganisms
Authors: Yang Haoran
Published: January 2025

Marine environments are being investigated to identify microscopic forms of life which could produce botanic antibiotics as there is an increasing demand for newer antibiotics which could be used to treat all bacteria due to the ever-increasing resistance of various forms of bacteria. In this study, we enhance the techniques for recovering and characterizing antibiotic-producing bacteria from seawater samples. Seawater samples were obtained from different sea areas, microorganisms were concentrated, and potential antibiotic-producing microorganisms were sought on selective media and in enrichment cultures. Bacterial antibiotic activity screening was performed by agar diffusion assay, and the selected bacteria were characterized with morphological, biochemical and 16S rRNA sequencing methods. Incubation times, temperature, and nutrient media composition were modified, we incorporated biomechanical principles to assess the physical interactions between antibiotic-producing bacteria and target pathogens. Understanding how mechanical forces, such as shear stress in marine environments, influence bacterial growth and antibiotic production can provide insights into optimizing isolation techniques. Furthermore, advancements in bioimaging advance technologies allowed for real-time observation of bacterial behavior and interactions, revealing how physical characteristics, such as motility and biofilm formation, contribute to antibiotic efficacy. Our optimized methods significantly increased the efficiency of isolating antibiotic-producing bacteria, uncovering diverse antibiotic potentials and confirming several novel bacterial species. The integration of biomechanical analysis highlights the promising prospects of marine microorganisms as a source of new antibiotic substances and underscores the effectiveness of combined methods of isolation and identification in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
CHEMICAL, MICROBIAL AND SENSORY QUALITIES OF ICE CREAM STABILISED WITH ACETYLATED STARCHES EXTRACTED FROM CASSAVA AND PLANTAIN
Authors: Araoye Kudirat Titilope , Otolowo Dupe Temilade , Oludahunsi Oluwatooyin Faramade , Oluwamukomi Matthew Olusola
Published: January 2025

Promoting local raw materials will reduce cost of production thereby contributing to economic growth of the country. The varied percentage levels of modified starches extracted from cassava and plantain were used as stabiliser in ice cream preparation. The product was investigated for chemical, microbiological and sensory properties using established methods. The total solid ranged from 63.8 – 67.2% while the titratable acidity and protein contents recorded similar mean values (1.8x10-4 and 3.2%, respectively) in the entire ice cream samples. The microbial counts across the samples were within the acceptable limit of public health safety (ranged; 1.0x104 – 9.6x104 CFU/g TVC and 1.5x104 – 7.0x104.CFU/g Mould/yeast) while the faecal indicator organisms determined were totally absent. Ice-cream sample made from 0.65% acetylated laboratory starch, native laboratory starch and native industrial starch compared favourably with the control in sensory acceptability with the attributes’ rating mean values at a well acceptable ranges of (3.9–4.1; 3.7–4.3; 4.0–4.4; and 4.0–4.5, respectively) of the 5-point hedonic scale used. Thus, laboratory modified starches has potential use as stabiliser in ice cream production; this will be advantageous in terms of availability. It will also serve as a cheaper and healthier alternative to lessen the consumption of chemical-based stabiliser in food systems.
 
Keywords: acetylation, cassava and plantain starches, ice cream, chemical and                                    microbial qualities, sensory properties
The Effect and function of Nanotechnology in achieving sustainable architecture
Authors: Aliyari Mahdi
Published: January 2025

Given the significant growth of the world's population, several serious issues have arisen, including pollution, economic challenges, and environmental problems. To address these environmental issues, many construction experts are actively seeking new flexible techniques. In this context, nanotechnology emerges as a critical field aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the built environment and plays a vital role in addressing prominent future challenges. The nanotechnology revolution has had a positive impact on architecture. The use of nanotechnology is considered one of the most successful modern methods for achieving sustainable buildings with high operational efficiency. This study aims to examine the role of nanotechnology in achieving sustainable architecture through a descriptive-analytical approach. The findings of this research include the advantages of nanotechnology in the construction and improvement of building quality, the enhancement of material quality, energy savings, and consequently sustainable architecture and environmental sustainability. Additionally, it explores strategies for energy conservation in buildings and achieving sustainable architecture using nanomaterials and technology.
AI for Mental Health Assessment and Intervention: A Systematic Review
Authors: Karimzadeh Danial , Saeedi Amin
Published: January 2025

Mental health-related illnesses are said to be the biggest global concern affecting millions of such persons worldwide with high rates of disability. Though the demand for services related to mental health has increased, there has been a cumulative lack of mental health professionals, trend most prevalent in low-resource areas. Well-designed Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a blessing in disguise for most people as it improves diagnostic accuracy, accentuates individualized therapy, and advances access to mental health services. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been offering innovative age-old solutions by enhancing mental health assessments, customized interventions, and accessibility. AI has been using different tools such as machine learning algorithms, AI chatbots, and wearable devices for mental health diagnosis, therapy, and monitoring. Nevertheless, the ethical issues regarding the use of such tools coupled with lack of user engagement and non-integration into existing health care systems are still existent. This review compiles different studies starting from 2024 until 2025 concerning the use of AI in mental health, examining feasibility, effective measures, and future possibilities for revolutionizing mental health care delivery.
SUSTAINABLE AND ETHICAL AI IN FINANCE: DEVELOPING GREEN SHARK ALGORITHMS FOR ECO-FRIENDLY TRADING
Authors: GANJI Farshad
Published: January 2025

This article addresses the growing computational demands of modern trading algorithms and the pressing need for sustainable practices by introducing "Green Shark Algorithms," a new class of trading systems engineered to emphasize energy efficiency, sustainability, and ethical investment principles. In response to the escalating energy consumption and environmental impact of traditional trading operations, this research proposes a comprehensive approach that merges technological optimization with responsible investing. The study specifically focuses on the Istanbul Stock Exchange (BIST), analyzing how these innovative algorithms can reduce energy usage, lower carbon footprints, and maintain robust financial performance.The development of Green Shark Algorithms involves optimizing algorithmic design and enhancing the efficiency of data center operations. By refining computational processes and leveraging energy-efficient technologies, these algorithms aim to significantly reduce the power demands of trading activities without compromising the speed or accuracy critical to financial markets. The research underscores the potential of these advancements to contribute to the broader sustainability goals of the financial industry by decreasing the environmental impact associated with high-frequency trading.In addition to technical innovations, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into trading strategies is a central theme of this study. The inclusion of ESG factors within algorithmic decision-making frameworks ensures that trading activities align with ethical and sustainable investment practices. By prioritizing investments in companies with strong ESG performance, Green Shark Algorithms not only promote financial returns but also foster a more responsible approach to market participation, encouraging corporate behaviors that contribute positively to society and the environment.The findings suggest that the implementation of Green Shark Algorithms on the BIST can lead to a dual benefit: reduced energy consumption and enhanced sustainability in trading operations, coupled with financial performance that meets or exceeds traditional benchmarks. However, the research also highlights challenges, such as the need for reliable ESG data and the complexities of balancing energy efficiency with algorithmic precision.Future research directions include the exploration of advanced energy-efficient technologies, the refinement of ESG metrics for more accurate assessments, and the developmentof regulatory frameworks to support the adoption of sustainable trading practices. The Green Shark Algorithms represent a pivotal step toward reconciling the demands of modern trading with the imperatives of environmental stewardship and ethical investment, potentially reshaping the future of financial markets.
IMPROVING USERS' SECURITY SATISFACTION IN E-COMMERCE BY PROVIDING NEW COMPONENTS
Authors: Saeedi Matin
Published: January 2025

Today, electronic commerce is considered a tool that plays an important role in expanding tourism and hotel activities. So that this industry uses this tool the most. In this regard, using the advantages and appropriate features of e-commerce and its correct definition in the hotel industry can play a key role in attracting tourists; Therefore, in this research, we want to improve the hotel industry with the aim of increasing the security satisfaction of customers, and to achieve this, blockchain technology will be used. The results showed that the use of blockchain has increased the satisfaction of hotel customers and improved their loyalty.
THE ROLE OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW BUSINESSES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM
Authors: Torkashvand Mohammadreza
Published: January 2025

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are considered the most prominent symbols of entrepreneurship in any country. The main objective of this research is to determine the role of the government in the creation and development of new businesses, with a particular focus on the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This descriptive study employed a correlational research method with a statistical population comprising 320 business owners and entrepreneurs from the 3rd district of Tehran. Using Morgan's sample size estimation table, 169 individuals were selected as the statistical sample. Data collection tools included questionnaires focusing on the government's role (reliability: 0.936), business creation (reliability: 0.857), and the entrepreneurial ecosystem (reliability: 0.955). Confirmatory factor analysis, conducted using Lisrel software, was employed to assess the validity of the questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and structural equation modeling, with the help of Lisrel software. The research findings indicate that the government, through its various components such as financial support, infrastructure and government policy, investment funds, and legal structures, has a significant influence on the creation and development of new businesses, particularly within the context of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Therefore, it can be concluded that the government, through its policies and actions, must pay special attention to the country's entrepreneurs, providing them with the necessary support and creating a conducive environment for their economic activities.
MIGRAÇÃO INTERINSULAR, GÊNERO E TURISMO: PERSPECTIVAS METODOLÓGICAS SOBRE O ESTUDO DO COMÉRCIO AMBULANTE NA ILHA DO SAL, CABO VERDE
Authors: Silva Maria Iully Melo
Published: January 2025

O presente artigo, fruto de reflexões durante o percurso na componente curricular “Medotologia da Pesquisa Interdisciplinar em humanidades”, ofertada pelo Mestrado Interdisciplinar em Humanidades da Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro- Brasileira (UNILAB), reflete de forma preliminar, sobre as vendedoras ambulantes de produtos e serviços da Ilha do Sal, Cabo Verde, em específico da cidade de Santa Maria. Assim, buscamos enfatizar as especificidades teorico-metodológicas que constituem a minha pesquisa em andamento, tomando como eixo analítico as questões em torno da migração interna em Cabo Verde, gênero e comércio ambulante. Nesse sentido, pautamos o comércio das rabidantes da Ilha do Sal, atentando para divisão geográfica entre as cidades de Espargos, Pedra Lume, Murdeira, Palmeira e Santa Maria, sendo esta última, a cidade mais turística de Cabo Verde. Visto isso, destacamos a pesquisa interdisciplinar sob o aporte de levantamento bibliográfico e da produção de dados a partir de pesquisa etnográfica juntamente com as vendedoras ambulantes da cidade de Santa Maria.
TRANSTORNO BIPOLAR: A EFICÁCIA DA TERAPIA COMBINADA NO MANEJO DE EPISÓDIOS MANÍACOS E DEPRESSIVOS
Authors: Silva Layra Nobrega , Pereira Maria Laís Sousa Alencar , Santos Patrick Dean Pereira de Sousa , Andrade Cleidyara de Jesus Brito Bacelar Viana , Veras Matheus Moises , Santos Carlos Eduardo Domingues dos , Guimarães Lucas Soares , Maciel Mirela Paiva , Rebouças João Victor Frota , Pereira João Victor Marinho , Carvalho Thales dos Santos Pires de , Silva Ana Lucia Fatuch e , Mattos Hellen Samilly Sudre , Morato Isadora Filgueiras Santos , Lourenço Gislayne Fontenele Albuquerque
Published: January 2025

O transtorno bipolar é uma condição psiquiátrica caracterizada por alterações extremas de humor, que variam entre episódios de mania e depressão. O manejo do transtorno bipolar tem sido um tópico central de pesquisa ao longo das últimas décadas. Tradicionalmente, o tratamento para a condição envolve o uso de medicações, como estabilizadores de humor e antidepressivos. Contudo, muitos pacientes não alcançam uma remissão completa com o uso isolado de fármacos.  O presente artigo tem como objetivo geral avaliar a eficácia da terapia combinada no manejo de episódios maníacos e depressivos no transtorno bipolar. A pesquisa é fundamentada em uma revisão abrangente da literatura existente, para a coleta dos dados, foi utilizada a base de dados PubMed e Scielo, a pesquisa foi conduzida com os termos "Transtorno Bipolar”, “Terapia Combinada”, “Episódios Maníacos e Depressivos", aplicando o operador booleano "AND". A revisão bibliográfica demonstrou que a terapia combinada, envolvendo tanto o uso de medicamentos estabilizadores de humor quanto intervenções psicoterapêuticas, apresenta uma eficácia significativa no manejo dos episódios maníacos e depressivos do transtorno bipolar. Os estudos revisados indicam que essa abordagem integrada não só ajuda a reduzir a frequência e a intensidade dos episódios, mas também promove uma melhor estabilidade emocional a longo prazo. Além disso, a combinação de tratamentos tem se mostrado eficaz na prevenção de recaídas e na melhoria da qualidade de vida dos pacientes, contribuindo para o funcionamento social e profissional. Entretanto, é importante destacar que a resposta ao tratamento pode variar de paciente para paciente, sendo influenciada por fatores como a gravidade da doença, comorbidades e a adesão ao tratamento. A personalização da terapia, com a escolha adequada dos tratamentos e o monitoramento contínuo, é essencial para maximizar os benefícios da terapia combinada. Com base nos resultados observados, é possível concluir que a combinação de abordagens farmacológicas e psicoterapêuticas representa uma estratégia promissora para o manejo do transtorno bipolar, demandando mais estudos e melhorias nos protocolos de tratamento para otimizar os resultados clínicos.
ESPOROTRICOSE FELINA: BREVES CONSIDERAÇÕES
Authors: Santos Elcilene Santana dos , Andrade Natiele do Carmo , Dória Alberto Fontes , Rezende Allan Andrade
Published: January 2025

Sporotrichosis is an infection caused by a fungus of the Sporothrix genus. The disease can affect several species of mammals, but cats are the most affected animals. Popularly known as “gardeners’ disease” because its etiological agent, Sporothrix schenckii, is present in soil and plants, for example. It is a zoonotic mycosis that can be transmitted to humans through an opening (wound) in the skin, and this lesion then comes into contact with a surface where the fungus is present, such as soil. However, transmission can also occur through bites or scratches from sick animals. Cats that habitually come into contact with trees, for example, are more exposed to contamination and the spread of the disease by sharpening their claws on them. To diagnose the disease, clinical examination, detailed anamnesis, and histopathology are necessary, and what is classified as a confirmatory/definitive diagnosis is the isolation of S. schenckii. The drug itraconazole, a broad-spectrum fungistatic, is used for therapeutic use in both felines and humans, although other drugs and therapeutic alternatives are implemented, either alone or in combination with the main drug. This work seeks to raise awareness about sporotrichosis, a disease that is often neglected despite its significant impact on public health.
REPENSANDO A SEGURANÇA PÚBLICA: MODELOS DE GESTÃO ORIENTADOS PELA CONFIANÇA E PELA COMUNIDADE
Authors: Cavallini Carlos Evando Monteiro , Perillo Cláudia Beatriz Coronel , Brito Daniela Scheunemann , Lazzaretti Diana Varal da Silva , Melo Eduardo Moreira , Domingues Fábio Machado , Magalhães Fabrício Pereira , Machado Gabriel Lopes , Silva Jonatan Azambuja da , Teixeira Mateus Costa , Garcia Nilson Diniz , Martins Roselete Vettorello lawall , Leiria Júnior Sisnando
Published: January 2025

Repensar a segurança pública é uma necessidade contemporânea diante dos desafios sociais, econômicos e tecnológicos da sociedade moderna. Modelos de gestão voltados para a confiança e o engajamento comunitário oferecem uma abordagem mais eficaz e inclusiva para enfrentar o aumento da violência e a complexidade dos problemas de segurança. A segurança pública tradicional, geralmente focada em repressão e controle, mostra-se limitada ao negligenciar as dinâmicas sociais que impactam as práticas e as políticas públicas. O conceito de confiança passa a ser essencial para construir uma relação de proximidade e apoio entre agentes de segurança e cidadãos, facilitando o diálogo e promovendo uma segurança mais acessível e legítima. O envolvimento da comunidade fortalece as políticas de segurança e cria uma rede de apoio que ajuda na prevenção e na resolução de conflitos. Modelos baseados na participação cidadã, com uma gestão que favorece a confiança, não só atendem às demandas locais de segurança, como também contribuem para o fortalecimento do tecido social. Dessa forma, a integração de tecnologias modernas, políticas inclusivas e a valorização da parceria com a comunidade propõem uma segurança pública que prioriza a coesão social e a justiça, buscando, sobretudo, respostas proativas e sustentáveis para os desafios contemporâneos.
Community Participation in the 2019 Legislative Elections in Kampar with Pekanbaru City
Authors: Jon Asmara Candra , Rusdi Rusdi
Published: January 2025

During the 2019 Legislative Election, the community living on the Kampar Regency-Pekanbaru City border showed low political participation, especially in legislative elections. Normatively, residents of this border area should have been able to vote for representatives in the Kampar Regency DPRD, but many could not due to lacking Kampar Regency ID cards. This study aims to describe community participation during the 2019 Legislative Election in this border area and the efforts made by the KPU to increase participation. Using a qualitative approach, the study found that community participation was generally apathetic. Many residents were not registered in the Permanent Voter List (DPT) as they neglected to update their ID cards. Efforts to enhance participation included free population administration services facilitated by village governments. Key stakeholders—village heads, the Kampar Regency KPU, the District Election Committee, and political actors—played roles in these efforts, with village heads proving the most influential in encouraging participation. Most residents in the border area are migrants living in housing complexes or apartments, with their population administration still linked to their original hometowns. Despite these challenges, the measures taken aimed to ensure greater inclusion in the electoral process, emphasizing the importance of administrative reforms to support democratic participation in the region.
Self-Awareness: More Than Just Insight
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: January 2025

This article provides a research-based understanding of self-awareness and practical strategies for cultivating it in an organizational context. Self-awareness involves three key dimensions - cognitive, affective, and evaluative - that interrelate to provide a robust self-understanding. The article outlines how developing self-awareness in managers and employees can enhance leadership, self-management, decision-making, relationships, and performance. It then delves into specific techniques for improving cognitive, affective, and evaluative self-awareness, drawing on case examples from Deloitte, LifeLabs, and Procter & Gamble. The article concludes that while cultivating self-awareness requires ongoing effort, the benefits to organizational effectiveness and individual growth make it a worthwhile investment. By systematically developing self-awareness at all levels, companies can build adaptive, learning-oriented cultures.
DAMPAK IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANING (ERP) PADA PROFIYABILITAS TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Intan Imam Sutanto  , Cada Catur Satryotomo  , Yani Susetyo
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk membuktikan secara empiris dampak dari adanya implementasi Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) pada profitabilitas terhadap nilai perusahaan. Sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia yang sudah menerapkan ERP. Penelitian ini menggunakan regresi berganda dengan data panel. Hasil dari penelitian membuktikan bahwa profitbilitas, ukuran perusahaan, keputusan investasi dan leverage sebagai variabel kontrol dengan interaksi antara ERP dengan profitabilitas berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan dengan menggunakan nilai pasar saham. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini adalah perusahaan yang menerapkan ERP memiliki kinerja yang lebih baik.
PENGARUH LINGKUNGAN KERJA, BUDAYA ORGANISASI DAN PENGAWASAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN PADA CV. OMYRA GLOBAL RESOURCES
Authors: Yudho Purnomo  , Sugiarto  , Cici Prastiwi
Published: January 2025

Kepuasan kerja didefinisikan sebagai tingkat kepuasan atau rasa senang yang dialami oleh seorang individu dalam melaksanakan suatu pekerjaan. Hal ini dapat dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi lingkungan kerja, budaya organisasi dan supervisi terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan pada CV. Omyra Global Resources. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik kuesioner, observasi dan studi pustaka. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode sampling jenuh dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 67 orang.. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Hasil penelitian dengan uji f diperoleh nilai f hitung sebesar 13,149 > f tabel 2,75 dan nilai sig sebesar 0,000 < 0,05 yang artinya lingkungan kerja, budaya organisasi dan supervisi berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan pada CV. Omyra Global Resources. Kesimpulannya adalah semua variabel berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan pada CV. Omyra Global Resources.
PERSEPSI KOMISARIS, DIREKSI DAN KARYAWAN BAGIAN KEUANGAN TERHADAP ETIKA PENYUSUNAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN (Studi Pada Rumah Sakit Umum Kusuma Ungaran)
Authors: Yani Susetyo  , Stevani Ayu Oktaviana  , Suhantoro
Published: January 2025

Laporan keuangan disusun sebagai refleksi perkembangan usaha dan digunakan sebagai sarana pengambilan keputusan bagi para pengguna laporan keuangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya perbedaan persepsi Komisaris, Direksi dan Karyawan Akuntansi terhadap etika penyusunan laporan keuangan. Pada penelitian ini etika penyusunan laporan keuangan memiliki 5 variabel yaitu manajemen laba, salah saji, pengungkapan informasi, biaya manfaat dan tanggungjawab. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan sumber data primer yang diambil secara langsung dari Komisari, Direksi dan Karyawan Akuntansi di Rumah Sakit Kusuma Ungaran, Kabupaten Semarang. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian ini secara umum menunjukkan bahwa tingkat wawasan, perbedaan pendidikan dan rentang usia serta pengalaman mampu memberikan tingkat pemahaman yang relatif berbeda kepada kelompok komisaris, direksi dan staf keuangan. Disimpulkan, ketiga kelompok tersebut memiliki perbedaan persepsi etis terhadap penyusunan laporan keuangan rumah sakit umum swasta.
Performance of Orthotropic Steel Plate under Combined Fire Load and Axial Compression
Authors: Xu  , Agrawal Anil
Published: January 2025

The orthotropic steel plate systems have been used widely in decks of long span bridges because of their large capacity and economic advantages. Early experimental and analytical research on orthotropic steel plate systems has mainly focused on their behaviors during ambient conditions.  This paper presents a detailed investigation on the axial capacity of the orthotropic steel plates under fire using a sequential thermal stress analysis framework. Temperature-dependent stress-strain relationship and thermal properties of steel have been taken into consideration in the finite element modeling. Different models and parameters such as fire model, material model, geometric imperfection, residual stress and rib wall thickness have been discussed, and their effects on the axial strength of the plate have been studied and compared. Simulation results indicate that fire has significant deteriorating effects on the plate’s axial capacity. Conventional simple fire models which assume uniform surface fire loads don’t represent the real fire scenarios, and tend to overestimate the axial capacity of the plate compared that during realistic fire scenarios. Initial imperfection and residual stress in the orthotropic steel plate has negligible effect on the axial capacity of the orthotropic steel plate system under fire conditions. Increasing the thickness of rib wall could improve the fire resistance of the plate.
Load Testing Application for Truss Bridge Design Verification: Live Load Testing
Authors: Hag-Elsafi Osman , Kunin Jonathan , Alampalli Sreenivas
Published: January 2025

This is the second of two companion papers discussing application of load testing techniques for verification of bridge design. The bridge was a six-spans continuous steel truss structure, about 338-m long and 14.45-m wide, in the State of New York.  Design of the bridge was completed using an unconventional approach where the top chords of the main trusses, floor beams, and stringers were designed to act composite with the concrete deck. In addition to axial forces, such a design also gives rise to secondary moments in the truss main members under design loads.  This aroused interest in verification of the design through an instrumentation, monitoring, and load testing program.
Comparing the members’ actual service load axial forces and moments with those used in the design, it was concluded that axial forces were overestimated in the design by about 20 percent for service dead load and by about 25 percent for service live load. Similar comparison for moments, indicated that service dead load moments were within 20 percent of those used in the design and service live load moments were underestimated by about 55 percent. The above differences for service dead load can be attributed to the way the deck pours were accounted for in the design and the possibility of construction loads being on the structure during the deck pour monitoring.  For service live load, these differences can be explained by possible discrepancies in estimating service live load from the test results and the fact that the analysis for service live load in the design was performed ignoring the contribution of the composite concrete deck.   Adequacy of the structural design under actual axial forces and moments was confirmed by checking the AASHTO interaction equations for steel members under combined axial and bending loading conditions.
  The major contribution of this and the companion paper is that, they introduced a new approach for estimating total dead load effects by only monitoring strains in a limited number of truss members during staged deck construction and load testing of a very large truss bridge structure, it validated the unconventional design under both dead load and live load as a viable method for design of truss bridge structures, and it supplemented the very limited literature on dead load monitoring of bridges.
Adoption of 4.0 technologies in MSMEs in the Caribbean: a multiple cases study
Authors: ORENGO-SERRA KAREN
Published: January 2025

By employing the qualitative methodology of multiple cases study, the adoption of 4.0 technologies in MSMEs in Puerto Rico is explored, in terms of the drivers, benefits, problems, and challenges of the incorporation processes. The findings reflect that MSMEs belong mostly to the regulated sector and agree that the adoption of technologies allows them interoperability, data analysis, projections, efficiency and effectiveness in real time and close and frequent linkage with customers. Participants of the study highlight their dependence on power energy system as well as its instability, as the biggest obstacles, in addition to the lack of capital, among others. The resilient infrastructure component (energy as well as technology) evidences the need for future research on the subject from a geospatial approach, which imparts originality to this study and determines its importance in the development of public policies and resilient business models.
La Inseguridad Tecnológica y su incidencia en la Satisfacción Laboral y Compromiso Organizativo, del personal administrativo universitario
Authors: Araya Sergio , Guiñez Marcela , Bueno Yarisel
Published: January 2025

Este trabajo presenta resultados obtenidos de un estudio cuyo objetivo es establecer si la inseguridad tecnológica, como creador de tecnoestrés, presenta una incidencia en la satisfacción laboral y compromiso organizativo de usuarios de TIC, en el contexto del personal administrativo universitario. Para tal efecto se han aplicado encuestas a tales actores, usuarios de estas tecnologías. Los resultados del análisis de ecuaciones estructurales indican que existe un nivel de predicción del efecto de la sensación de amenaza de perder el trabajo debido a las nuevas tecnologías sobre el compromiso organizativo y que la satisfacción laboral influye en el compromiso organizativo del personal administrativo universitario.
Making of An American in Paris – Beyond a re-creation : Roundtable with the creative team of the award-winning stage production (Brad Haak, Van Kaplan, Craig Lucas, Stuart Oken, Christopher Wheeldon)
Authors: Martina Anne , Haak Brad , Kaplan Van , Lucas Craig , Wheeldon Christopher , Oken Stuart
Published: January 2025

Roundtable with the creators the award-winning stage production of An American in Paris which opened at the Théâtre du Châtelet in December 2014, before transferring to Broadway and, later, going on tour and opening in the West End. This conversation took place at the Mona Bismarck American center in Paris, with Van Kaplan and Stuart Oken (Broadway producers), Craig Lucas (writer), Christopher Wheeldon (director and choreographer), Brad Haak (musical director) and Anne Martina (moderator) on December 1st, 2014. The genesis of the show is discussed, as well as its original aesthetics in terms of book, musical direction, choreography and visual quality.
Optimization of the Development Strategy for the Sidodadi Small Scale Tofu Industry in Tinalan, Kediri, to Enhance Competitiveness
Authors: Kunhadi Dedy , Pelitawati Dyah , Kartika Mira Gayatri , Kurniawati Ony
Published: January 2025

The problems faced by Sidodadi Kediri tofu small industry are the tight competition from similar products, lack of innovation of the product process, and lack of understanding of effective marketing techniques, this study aims to provide policy recommendations that can support the development of Sidodadi tofu small industry in an effort to improve competitiveness. The data collection process uses the delphi method, where the delphi method is a technique used to collect and analyze opinions from a group of experts or experts who are in accordance with the topic under study. The main purpose of this method is to reach an agreement on the development of the Sidodadi Tofu small industry to improve competitiveness. The approach used to solve this problem includes analysis using the IFE Matrix, EFE Matrix, IE Matrix, SWOT, and QSPM. The results of this study emphasize the importance of quality-based product innovation that can increase customer satisfaction and create a positive reputation. In addition, diversification of distribution channels is key to expanding market reach, by utilizing online sales and partnerships with various restaurants. By implementing these strategies, the Sidodadi Tofu industry is expected to improve its performance, competitiveness, and business sustainability in the future.
The Effect of Fermentation Time on the Chemical and Sensory Characteristics of Yoghurt Containing Eucheuma cottonii Seaweed
Authors: Maulid Deden Yusman , Nusaibah Nusaibah , Siregar Arpan Nasri , Idris Muhamad Hikam , Yuniarti Endah
Published: January 2025

Eucheuma cottonii is a seaweed from the Rhodophyta group (red algae) which is widely used in the food industry, especially carrageenan. The fiber content in seaweed comes from cellulose and hemicellulose, carrageenan, agar, and alginate. Yogurt has an important role in the body, such as maintaining stomach health, preventing cancer, and improving the digestive tract. This study aims to determine the effect of fermentation time on the chemical and sensory characteristics of yogurt added with Eucheuma cottonii seaweed. The long fermentation treatment used consisted of P1 = 12 hours; P2= 14 hours; and P3 = 16 hours. The addition of E. Cottonii seaweed to yogurt with a 12-hour fermentation time showed the highest parameters by SNI yogurt compared to other treatments. These parameters consist of moisture content, fat content, and ash content. The fermentation time of 16 hours in yogurt containing E. Cottonii seaweed showed the highest effect on sensory characteristics compared to other treatments. Based on this, yogurt fermentation time can determine the chemical and sensory characteristics of the product.
Classification of Anaemia Status Using The K-Nearest Neighbor Algorithm
Authors: Faradila Zulfa , Homaidi Ahmad , Prasetyo Jarot Dwi
Published: January 2025

Early detection and accurate diagnosis of anemia are crucial for public health management, with conventional methods like complete blood count often being costly and unavailable in remote areas. The use of machine learning techniques, specifically the k-nearest neighbor (KNN) algorithm, shows promise in classifying medical conditions including anemia with competitive accuracy compared to traditional methods. The implementation of KNN not only offers accuracy but also time and cost efficiency, providing reliable results quickly for medical professionals in the field. The algorithm's application involves determining the appropriate k-value for optimal accuracy, calculating distances using Euclidean distance, and voting for class prediction based on nearest neighbors. The analysis showcases the model's efficiency in predicting anemia status with an accuracy of 94.72% and promising precision and recall rates.
Estrategias de enfermería para reducir la ansiedad del paciente durante el estudio urodinámico: hacia una experiencia más confortable y humana
Authors: Martín Lasarte Sara , Mejía Celemín Pilar , Matarranz Gonzalez Sara , Gómez Rapela Paula , Baselga Agustí Ignacio , Carracedo Calvo David
Published: January 2025

Se abordan las estrategias de enfermería para reducir la ansiedad de los pacientes durante el estudio urodinámico, un procedimiento invasivo que a menudo genera niveles significativos de ansiedad y temor. Mediante una revisión bibliográfica, se analizaron estudios sobre intervenciones de enfermería orientadas a la reducción de la ansiedad en procedimientos invasivos, con especial atención a técnicas de humanización en el ámbito de la urología. Los resultados resaltan el valor de la entrevista de enfermería preoperatoria y de una comunicación clara y personalizada como herramientas para reducir la ansiedad del paciente, promoviendo una experiencia de atención más segura y respetuosa. Además, se destaca el papel del personal de enfermería en la implementación de estas estrategias, posicionándose como un pilar en la atención emocional del paciente en contextos clínicos sensibles.
Comparative simulation study of bladder catheterisation using the Foley-type catheter and the T-Control® catheter
Authors: Luque González Manuel , Armas Moreno Clara , Mòdol Vidal Max , Castellano Santana Pedro Raul , Serrano Muñoz Marta , Fenzi Giulio , Ferrandini Price Mariana , Pardo Ríos Manuel
Published: January 2025

In evaluating medical devices, usability and satisfaction are critical. T-Control® is a novel silicone catheter with an integrated fluid control system. This study analyzed usability, satisfaction, and workload perceived by 58 final-year nursing students during bladder catheterization simulations. Participants were randomly assigned to use either a conventional Foley catheter or T-Control®. Workload was assessed using the NASA-TLX questionnaire, while satisfaction was measured with an ad-hoc questionnaire. Video analyzed by experts recorded spillages and contamination incidents. Foley catheters showed higher physical (p=0.047), temporal (p=0.004), and frustration demands (p=0.031), with more spillages during insertion (79.17% vs. 4.17%; p<0.001) and urine collection (54.17% vs. 16.67%; p=0.007). T-Control® scored higher in satisfaction (7.44 vs. 5.12; p<0.001), with 100% of users affirming its ideal standards, compared to 54% for Foley. T-Control® demonstrates the potential to reduce risks in catheterization, highlighting the importance of user-driven innovation in improving medical devices.