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COUNSELLING AND LANGUAGE EDUCATION AS TOOLS FOR PROMOTING FAMILY HEALTHCARE IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Lagos State University of Education Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria, Omolola Williams-Oladapo , Rotimi Famuyiwa ,   Lagos State University of Education Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Published: October 2023

In medical and health care centres, the medical practitioners and health care specialists make provision of support and medical treatment to the individuals, particularly the ones who suffer from health problems and illnesses. Apart from medical treatment and facilities, the individuals need to be provided with health care counselling and language. It was shown that, ccounselling and language education focuse upon in imparting information in terms of ways of promoting good health and well-being of an individual and the family at large. Furthermore, it focuses on ways to prevent the occurrence of family health problems, illnesses and promoting healthy lifestyles. Counselling education for family healthcare takes place simultaneously with medical treatment. When medical practitioners and health care specialists are providing treatment to health problems and illnesses, they need to provide counselling as well. Counselling in terms of health care is considered important in the case of physical as well as psychological health. The important measures to promote health care counselling are, conducting analysis of areas, augmenting one’s knowledge, improving communication skills, implementing listening skills, implementing anti-discrimination policies, concentrating on facts, focusing on personality traits of counselees, focusing on reflection, practicing rephrasing and summarising and writing. The areas requiring the implementation of health care counselling are in terms of promoting good health, preventing diseases and health problems, curbing psychological problems, promoting healthy mind-sets, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Finally, it can be stated, Counselling and language education contribute significantly in making provision of knowledge and understanding to the individuals in promoting good health and well-being. There is need to be ensured that counselling is suitable to the individuals. The medical practitioners, health care specialists and professional counsellors need to make use of innovative methods in counselling sessions.
Epidemiología del trastorno mental grave en atención primaria en la cohorte APNA
Authors:   , Guillén Aguinaga Sara
Published: October 2023

ANTECEDENTES: El Trastorno Mental Grave (TMG) agrupa una serie de enfermedades mentales crónicas que implican gran disfunción en la vida diaria de los pacientes, incluye diagnósticos como esquizofrenia y trastorno bipolar. Se ha visto que estas patologías se asocian a mayor prevalencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular y mortalidad prematura por eventos cardiovasculares. OBJETIVO: Estimar la prevalencia captada en atención primaria del Trastorno Mental Grave y los factores que influyen en una mayor morbilidad cardiovascular en este tipo de enfermos en Navarra. MÉTODOS: Este estudio forma parte del "Estudio APNA" (Estudio de Atención Primaria de Navarra). Se trata de una cohorte prospectiva que analiza los datos del registro de historias clínicas informatizadas de Navarra del 2012 a 2016. Se realizó regresión de Cox para evaluar el riesgo de ingreso por eventos cardiovasculares durante los años de seguimiento. RESULTADOS: Interesaba valorar cómo era la atención de los pacientes con TMG en cuanto al seguimiento de los factores de riesgo cardiovascular en la consulta de atención primaria en Navarra apreciándose que los indicadores de cribado de obesidad, de dislipemia y de diabetes eran mayores que en la población general en estos pacientes, pero por debajo de lo recomendado en las guías clínicas. El cumplimiento de los indicadores de control en diabéticos tipo 2 era peor en los pacientes con TMG pero estas diferencias no fueron significativas. Uno de los objetivos de esta investigación era estudiar la relación entre el TMG y los ingresos por eventos cardiovasculares, se ha constatado que la incidencia era significativamente mayor en pacientes con Esquizofrenia, con una Hazard Ratio ajustada de 1,39 (IC 95% 1,02-1,91). Se ha estudiado la relación entre haber nacido en un año de pandemia de gripe y el desarrollo de esquizofrenia, encontrando un 33% más de riesgo en los nacidos en años de pandemia.CONCLUSIONES: Los pacientes con esquizofrenia tienen mayor riesgo de ingreso por eventos cardiovasculares, el cumplimiento de los indicadores de seguimiento y cribado de factores de riesgo cardiovascular es menor de lo recomendado en las guías clínicas.
Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk, Yeşil Strateji, Yeşil Muhasebe İlişkisi Ve İşletme Performansına Katkısı Üzerine Kavramsal Bir Bakış
Authors: CİNEL Mehmet Ozan , KARAMAN Güven
Published: October 2023

Günümüzde hissetmeye başladığımız ve yakın gelecekte ise karşı karşıya kalacağımız, tektonik değişiklikler, çevresel bozulma vb. hususlar dikkate alındığında, çevre üzerine kamu, özel, sivil toplum kuruluşları ile yerel halkın köklü bir düşünce değişimine ve yeni yaklaşımlara ihtiyacı vardır. Çevre kavramının sadece doğadaki mineraller, enerji kaynakları ve benzeri emtiadan ibaret olduğu ve bunların hiç bitmeyeceği ve mevcut durumunun hiç bozulmayacağı düşünülmemelidir. Bu kapsamda bireylere ve kurumlara sorumluluklar düşmektedir. Sürdürülebilir kalkınma ve çevrenin elde edilmesi için işletmelerin sosyal ve çevresel sorumluluk konularıyla yüzleşmedeki davranışını yeşil muhasebe sistemi belirleyebilir. Bu yönüyle yeşil muhasebenin en önemli rolü, çevre sorunlarının üstesinden gelmektir. Bu çalışmanın amacı sosyal sorumluluk, yeşil strateji, yeşil muhasebe ilişkisinin işletme performasına katkılarını irdelemek, bir fikir haritası çıkarmak ve öneriler sunmaktır. Araştırmada ikincil veriler kullanıldığından doküman inceleme yöntemi benimsenmiştir. Sosyal sorumluluk, yeşil strateji ve yeşil muhasebe kavramlarının işletmeye olumlu itibar kazandıracağı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Who’s Who In Fashion
Authors: Alford Holly Price
Published: October 2023

The 7th Edition of Who’s Who in Fashion captures the energy, drama, excitement, and diversity of the luminaries working in the world of fashion.

This lushly illustrated book features profiles of fashion legends as well as newcomers who make up the rich tapestry of the fashion industry, spanning designers, photographers, costume designers, writers/editors, illustrators, companies, accessory designers, makeup/cosmetic specialists, and fashion conglomerates.

This new edition includes over 400 profiles, 90 of which are new, and 820 images, making this a must-have reference for fashion students, historians, costume curators, and fashion enthusiasts alike.

New Profiles

Virgil Abloh, Haider Ackermann, Adidas, Adnym, AEFFE, Mike Amiri, Imran Amed, Jonathan Anderson, Paul Andrew, Rosie Assoulin, Kevyn Aucoin, Brendon Babenzien (Noah), BCBGMAXAZRIA, Ritu Beri, Christopher Bevans (DYNE), Blair Breitenstein, Bobbi Brown, Sarah Burton, Giuliano Calza, Ruth Carter, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Moon Choi, Clo 3D, Condé Nast, Peter Copping, Carly Cushnie, Drew Elliot, Edward Enninful, Erdem, Fenty, Ronnie Fieg (Kith), Nicola Formichetti, Furla, Alexander Fury, Mansur Gavriel, H&M, Han Chong (Self-Portrait), Tinker Hatfield, Aurora James, Bouchra Jarrar, Kerby Jean-Raymond (Pyer Moss), James Jebbia (Supreme), Claire Keller, Kering, Laura Kim (Monse), Nick Knight, Loewe, Jerry Lorenzo (Fear of God), LVMH, Brandon Maxwell, Laura Mercier, Alessandro Michelle, MISBHV, Bibhu Mohapatra, Samira Nasr, Irene Neuwirth, Nigo (BAPE), Nike, Noon by Noor, Opening Ceremony, OTB Group, Guo Pei, Heron Preston, Public School, PVH Corp., Richemont, Patrick Robinson, Martine Rose, Olivier Rousteing, Miles Socha, Franca Sozzani, Stüssy, Superdry, Zang Toi, Uniqlo, The Vampire’s Wife, Iris van Herpen, VF Corporation, Rhuigi Villaseñor (Rhude), Junya Watanabe, Wooyoungmi, Y/Project, Lynn Yaeger, ZARA, Ermenegildo Zegna
Science and Technology in Medieval European Life
Authors: Wigelsworth Jeffrey R.
Published: October 2023

Despite the popular view of medieval Europe as a Dark Age of intellectual stagnation, scientific and technological achievement thrived during this time. As any vacationer to Europe knows, churches and castles remain lasting testaments to the ingenuity of that period in history. Through carefully chosen examples which are presented in easily accessible thematic chapters, Science and Technology in Medieval European Life demonstrates how these two aspects of human achievement, far from being ivory-tower enterprises, impacted the daily life of people in medieval Europe. These topics will also resonate with modern readers in their own daily lives.

This reference work begins with an historical introduction that situates medieval science and technology into its social, intellectual and religious context. Among the varied topics found in the chapters are: armor making, waterwheels and waterpower, chimneys, stained glass, communication technology, ship building, medicine both academic and village, mechanical clocks, calendar creation, and astrology. For those interested in pursuing further research into this area of history, the book concludes with a chronology of events, a suggested list of further reading and a glossary.
Artists of the Middle Ages
Authors: Ross Leslie D.
Published: October 2023

In the first volume of theArtists of an Eraseries, Leslie Ross examines the identities of artists attributed to the most famous and influential works of medieval art. These works are much discussed within the realm of art history, yet the identities of medieval artists fall victim to incomplete historical records and often remain enigmatic. In ten narrative chapters, Ross examines this significant area of the art world (including architecture, iconography, metalwork, scribework, sculpture—even medieval art instruction) and summarizes the lives and work of that genre's leading artist or artists.

Students will learn not only what is factually known of an artist's life (as well as what is purely speculative), but also the processes used to gather the information and fuel speculation. Readers will also gain unique insights into the practices and traditions of medieval art and the role it played within medieval society. A timeline, chapter bibliographies, a list of further resources on medieval art, and an index offer additional tools to students of medieval art and art history.
Daily Life of the Jews in the Middle Ages
Authors: Roth Norman
Published: October 2023

Though certainly not untouched by tragedy, the historical period of the Middle Ages was a dynamic and prosperous time for Jewish civilization; for despite the mass expulsions and periodic attacks that the Jews of the time suffered, they also managed prolonged periods of at least civil relations with the Christian and Muslim cultures that surrounded them, periods in which the Jewish culture at large produced great poetry and important philosophical and theological works, and made inspired contributions to mathematics and the sciences. Accessible to the general reader but enlightening also to the scholar, Norman Roth's account of the diverse and diffuse culture of Jewish daily life in the medieval world offers a direct look on this profoundly historical people, who through their unique relationship with the cultures that surrounded them touched obliquely on so much else in the world of the Middle Ages—as well as on that of the present day.

For ease of use by students, the work is organized into chapters covering all aspects of daily life: education, marriage and family life, the Jewish community at large, religious customs and observances, work, medicine, literature and the arts, the dangers of being Jewish, and the relationship between Jews and Gentiles. It includes a historical timeline of the critical events in the Jewish experience of the middle ages, a glossary of terms, and a bibliography for further reading. Throughout the work Roth shows the circumstances surrounding and at times invading Jewish life at the time, and paints a picture that is at once intimate and also comprehensive. This work will provide school and public librarians with a resource on Jewish culture that is unique, highly informative, historically accurate, and compelling to a high degree.
Paulo Freire
Authors: Sá Antônio Fernando de Araújo
Published: October 2023

Esta resenha traz uma análise do livro Paulo Freire: A prática da liberdade, para além da alfabetização, de Venício Artur de Lima, no qual se debate o pensamento de Freire acerca de tópicos afins à liberdade humana, indo além da sua pedagogia para a alfabetização de adultos e ressaltando sua contribuição para outros campos do conhecimento, como a comunicação e a cultura. O texto também comenta sobre as influências de vida do educador, bem como sobre a tríade diálogo, violência e libertação, tão presente em seu trabalho, enquanto frisa a importância da obra de Lima, que ecoa a de Freire, para a sociedade brasileira.
ser negro nas representações midiáticas
Authors: Nascimento Emanuele Cristina Santos do , Souza Ana Paula Abrahamian de
Published: October 2023

Este trabalho examina, a partir do conceito de representação e da análise do discurso, como as identidades raciais dos sujeitos são construídas por processos culturais de construção de significados. Compreendemos, neste estudo, a representação como uma construção cultural que interfere diretamente nas identidades individuais e coletivas, dizendo-nos quem somos no mundo. Nesse sentido, destacamos como as mídias atuam na vida dos sujeitos ao “ensinar” modos de ser que tomam como base valores racistas. É nesse sentido que identificamos a atuação das mídias na exaltação, por exemplo, de estereótipos raciais que representam o “outro” com características negativas.
ANÁLISE DAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS NA PREVENÇÃO DOS MASSACRES NAS ESCOLAS À LUZ DO DIREITO
Authors: Fonseca Samuel Andrade da , Cordeiro Taiana Levinne Carneiro
Published: October 2023

Nos últimos 20 anos, o número de ataques violentos em escolas tem aumentado de forma alarmante, conforme constatado nos estudos da Unicamp e Instituto Sou da Paz. O objetivo é demonstrar a necessidade da criação de políticas públicas que podem ser adotadas como mecanismos de enfrentamento aos massacres ocorridos nas escolas do Brasil, de modo mais eficaz. Esses episódios variam em gravidade, desde tentativas até massacres consumados, resultando em vítimas fatais e não fatais. Essa preocupante realidade demanda uma discussão urgente, pois os dados disponíveis são até 2022 e, em 2023, já foram registrados outros ataques que, embora noticiados, não receberam a mesma relevância midiática. O presente estudo tem como finalidade demonstrar, através de análise, a compreensão por meio dos diferentes contextos regionais do país, fatos que originam a violência escolar, atingindo o princípio dos massacres escolares, e a necessidade da criação de políticas públicas integradas para o enfrentamento. A sociedade e o Estado enfrentam o desafio de compreender as raízes desses problemas, que transformam crianças e adolescentes em assassinos, e isso requer estudos e pesquisas aprofundados sobre a saúde mental e os motivos por trás desses atos de violência. Diante o exposto, os resultados esperados da pesquisa é de que, taxas crescentes do número de ataques às instituições de ensino do Brasil diminuam. É imprescindível realizar estudos mais abrangentes para enfrentar efetivamente essa realidade cruel, buscando meios eficazes de compreender o contexto dessas violências e combatê-las, visando proteger vidas humanas.
DIREITO FUNDAMENTAL À VIDA DO NASCITURO E O PRINCÍPIO DA AUTONOMIA DA VONTADE DA MULHER: UMA ANÁLISE CRÍTICA AO ART. 5º, CAPUT DA CONSTITUIÇÃO FEDERAL
Authors: Lima Miriam Barbosa , Oliveira Rômulo de Morais e
Published: October 2023

A temática do trabalho possui como questão central o estudo constitucional dos direitos fundamentais à vida e à liberdade em relação ao aborto e a autonomia da vontade da mulher no Brasil. Este estudo norteou-se a partir de um objetivo geral em demonstrar a inconstitucionalidade do aborto voluntário, tendo o direito à vida como um dos principais dentre os direitos fundamentais, haja vista ser a partir dele ser possível usufruir de qualquer outro direito fundamental, mesmo sendo considerado por muitos doutrinados e juristas com não absoluto. A metodologia empregada foi através da pesquisa jurídica, de cunho exploratório em bibliografias e documentos, com análise qualitativa, considerando que foram observados entendimentos doutrinários acerca do direito fundamental à vida e à liberdade no contexto do aborto, com abordagem teórico dedutivo. Dentre os resultados alcançados ficou demonstrado que diante do embate do direito à vida e o direito à liberdade na questão do aborto voluntário, tem-se que tanto a autodeterminação da liberdade da mulher, como também a garantia de preservação do direito à vida do nascituro possui amparo constitucional, ocorrendo, então, um conflito de direitos fundamentais. Conclui-se, então, que é necessário buscar o ponto de equilíbrio entre esses direitos, sendo necessário enfatizar aquele que deve sobressair, de acordo com cada caso concreto.
Evaluation of a wind tunnel designed to investigate the response of evaporation to changes in the incoming long-wave radiation at a water surface
Authors: Roderick Michael L. , Jayarathne Chathuranga , Rummery Angus J. , Shakespeare Callum J.
Published: October 2023

Abstract. To investigate the sensitivity of evaporation to changing long-wave radiation we developed a new experimental facility that locates a shallow water bath at the base of an insulated wind tunnel with evaporation measured using an accurate digital balance. The new facility has the unique ability to impose variations in the incoming long-wave radiation at the water surface whilst holding the air temperature, humidity and wind speed in the wind tunnel at fixed values. The underlying scientific aim is to isolate the effect of a change in the incoming long-wave radiation on both evaporation and surface temperature. In this paper, we describe the configuration and operation of the system and outline the experimental design and approach. We then evaluate the radiative and thermodynamic properties of the new system and show that the shallow water bath naturally adopts a steady-state temperature that closely approximates the thermodynamic wet-bulb temperature. We demonstrate that the long-wave radiation and evaporation are measured with sufficient precision to support the scientific aims.
Mobilisation thresholds for coral rubble and consequences for windows of reef recovery
Authors: Kenyon Tania M. , Harris Daniel , Baldock Tom , Callaghan David , Doropoulos Christopher , Webb Gregory , Newman Steven P. , Mumby Peter J.
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The proportional cover of rubble on reefs is predicted to increase as disturbances increase in intensity and frequency. Unstable rubble can kill coral recruits and impair binding processes that transform rubble into a stable substrate for coral recruitment. A clearer understanding of the mechanisms of inhibited coral recovery on rubble requires characterisation of the hydrodynamic conditions that trigger rubble mobilisation. Here, we investigated rubble mobilisation under regular wave conditions in a wave flume and irregular wave conditions in situ on a coral reef in the Maldives. We examined how changes in near-bed wave orbital velocity influenced the likelihood of rubble motion (e.g. rocking) and transport (by walking, sliding or flipping). Rubble mobilisation was considered as a function of rubble length, branchiness (branched vs. unbranched) and underlying substrate (rubble vs. sand). The effect of near-bed wave orbital velocity on rubble mobilisation was comparable between flume and reef observations. As near-bed wave orbital velocity increased, rubble was more likely to rock, be transported and travel greater distances. Averaged across length, branchiness and substrate, loose rubble had a 50 % chance of transport when near-bed wave orbital velocities reached 0.30 m s−1 in both the wave flume and on the reef. However, small and/or unbranched rubble pieces were generally mobilised more and at lower velocities than larger, branched rubble. Rubble also travelled further distances per day (∼2 cm) on substrates composed of sand than rubble. Importantly, if rubble was interlocked, it was very unlikely to move (< 7 % chance) even at the highest velocity tested (0.4 m s−1). Furthermore, the probability of rubble transport declined over 3 d deployments in the field, suggesting rubble had snagged or settled into more hydrodynamically stable positions within the first days of deployment. We expect that snagged or settled rubble is transported more commonly in locations with higher-energy events and more variable wave environments. At our field site in the Maldives, we expect recovery windows for binding (when rubble is stable) to predominantly occur during the calmer north-eastern monsoon when wave energy impacting the atoll is less and wave heights are smaller. Our results show that rubble beds comprised of small rubble pieces and/or pieces with fewer branches are more likely to have shorter windows of recovery (stability) between mobilisation events, and thus be good candidates for rubble stabilisation interventions to enhance coral recruitment and binding.
Solar cycle signatures in lightning activity
Authors: Chum Jaroslav , Langer Ronald , Kolmašová Ivana , Lhotka Ondřej , Rusz Jan , Strhárský Igor
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The cross-correlation between lightning occurrence and cosmic ray intensity, solar activity and solar wind is examined on a global scale using data from the World Wide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) for the period 2009 to 2022. The cross-correlation coefficients vary depending on the position on the globe. Positive cross-correlation between lightning occurrence and Sun spot number is found in most of Africa, South and Central America, while in parts of Europe and Southeast Asia the cross-correlation is negative. Positive cross-correlation between lightning occurrence and By component of heliospheric magnetic field is found for Southern part of South America, part of Europe, and northwestern Asia. Possible mechanisms are discussed. Although local weather and climate play a dominant role in lightning occurrence, observations suggest that changes in solar UV radiation during the solar cycle, together with global circulation and atmospheric waves, may modulate lightning occurrence in tropical and subtropical regions, while the polarity of the heliospheric magnetic field, atmospheric circulation and waves affect lightning occurrence more in mid- and high-latitude regions. The observed changes in cosmic ray intensity play an insignificant role in the global occurrence of lightning.
OF2: coupling OpenFAST and OpenFOAM for high-fidelity aero-hydro-servo-elastic FOWT simulations
Authors: Campaña-Alonso Guillén , Martín-San-Román Raquel , Méndez-López Beatriz , Benito-Cia Pablo , Azcona-Armendáriz José
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The numerical study of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) requires accurate integrated simulations which consider the aerodynamic, hydrodynamic, servo and elastic responses of these systems. In addition, the floating system dynamics couplings need to be included to calculate the excitation over the ensemble accurately. In this paper, a new tool has been developed for coupling NREL's aero-servo-elastic tool OpenFAST with the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) toolbox OpenFOAM. OpenFAST is used to model the rotor aerodynamics along with the flexible response of the different components of the wind turbine and the controller at each time step considering the dynamic response of the platform. OpenFOAM is used to simulate the hydrodynamics and the platform's response considering the loads from the wind turbine. The whole simulation environment is called OF2 (OpenFAST and OpenFOAM). The OC4 DeepCWind semi-submersible FOWT together with NREL's 5 MW wind turbine has been simulated using OF2 under two load cases. The purpose of coupling these tools to simulate FOWT is to obtain high-fidelity results for design purposes, thereby reducing the computational time compared with the use of CFD simulations both for the rotor aerodynamics, which usually consider rigid blades, and for the platform's hydrodynamics. The OF2 approach also allows us to include the aero-servo-elastic couplings that exist on the wind turbine along with the hydrodynamic system resolved by CFD. High-complexity situations of floating offshore wind turbines, like storms, yaw drifts, weather vanes or mooring line breaks, which imply high displacements and rotations of the floating platform or relevant non-linear effects, can be resolved using OF2, overcoming the limitation of many state-of-the-art potential hydrodynamic codes that assume small displacements of the platform. In addition, all the necessary information for the FOWT calculation and design processes can be obtained simultaneously, such as the pressure distribution at the platform components and the loads at the tower base, fairleads tension, etc. Moreover, the effect of turbulent winds and/or elastic blades could be taken into account to resolve load cases from the design and certification standards.
Impulsivity, Sensation-Seeking, Emotional Neglect, and Delinquent Behavior among Pakistani E-cigarette Users
Authors: Qamar Fahama , Quratulain Ansa
Published: October 2023

In a world where smoke meets innovation, a sizzling trend has taken the stage by storm - E-cigarettes! As these sleek devices spark fascination and controversy alike, the rising wave of vaping and its electrifying impact on society is equally enormous. E-cigarette usage continues to grow in Pakistan and there is a scarcity of research examining the specific psychological factors associated with delinquent behavior among users. Therefore, this study investigates the influence of impulsivity and sensation-seeking on delinquent behavior among Pakistani E-cigarette users, while examining the mediating role of emotional neglect. Using a cross-sectional approach, data were collected from a sample of Pakistani E-cigarette-using adolescents aged 11-19 years old. The research employed questionnaires such as Barrat’s Impulsivity Scale (BIS), Brief Sensation Seeking Scale (BSSS), revised Self-reported Delinquency Scale (SRDS), and Emotional Neglect Scale (ENS) to gather quantitative data, respectively. Statistical software (SPSS) was used to analyze quantitative data. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between sensation seeking and impulsivity and sensation seeking and delinquency. However, with delinquency, impulsivity had an insignificant, positive relationship. Moreover, emotional neglect was found to mediate the relationship between impulsivity and delinquent behavior. However, no mediation was found between sensation seeking and delinquent behavior. In conclusion, the current study provides valuable insights into the predictive role of impulsivity and sensation-seeking in delinquent behavior among Pakistani E-cigarette users. The mediating role of emotional neglect highlights the complex interplay between individual characteristics and environmental factors in the context of E-cigarette use and delinquency.
Development of Perceived Sex Taboos Scale
Authors: Arif Mehak , Tariq Shahnila , Huda Sadia
Published: October 2023

There are many taboos, especially those connected to sexual features of societal standards, yet little is known about how they affect people's private lives. For the better understanding of these perceived taboos, there is need to assess their impact on sexual behavior. Therefore, the aim of the study was to explore the sex taboos prevailing in our society and develop a tool to measure them. Focus group was conducted including 6 participants who were Muslim married men and aged 25 and above. Developed scale was then administered on 340 participants. Sample was selected by purposive sampling strategy. The results showed that the Perceived Sex Taboos scale has 33 items in total, with two variables discovered by Exploratory Factor Analysis. Significant correlations between all components were found by comparing the subscales. Findings have practical implications for the identification of taboos, to provide new dimensions for future researches and to help in developing a sense of strong emotional connection with the spouse.
Interpersonal Support and Social Reflection are the Solution to Internet Addiction: Empirical Evidence
Authors: Naz Bushra , Fida Muhammad Kashif , Khan Muhammad Zohaib
Published: October 2023

The use of the internet has become one of the most leisurely activities among young adults all around the world. Growing worries over the extensive student internet usage have prompted heightened research into the determinants of internet addiction and its adverse outcomes. The existing research examined the relationships among interpersonal social support, self-reflection, social anxiety, and internet addiction in young adults. A correlation research design was used in this study. The Interpersonal Support Evaluation, Self-Reflection and Insight Scale, Social Interaction Phobia Scale, and Internet Addiction Test were used to collect data from 150 young adults having an age range 18 to 27 years. The study's results indicated a positive likelihood of a relationship between interpersonal social support and self-reflection. Conversely, an inverse correlation emerged in relation to social anxiety and internet addiction. Regression analysis unveiled interpersonal social support as an inverse predictor, while the duration of internet use in young adults positively predicted internet addiction. Moreover, no significant mean differences were found in interpersonal social support, self-reflection, social anxiety, and internet addiction between male and female young adults. The mediation models demonstrated noteworthy model fit indices and illustrated the mediation of the social anxiety-internet addiction relationship. Additionally, demographic variables (daily internet usage duration and purpose) exerted an influence on the association. The study would be helpful for the parents, institutional counselors, and teachers. if young adults are provided with interpersonal social support from their significant others, then they will not seek it in a virtual medium such as the internet.
Mental Health Is a Universal Human Right
Authors: Akram Bushra , Amin Rizwana
Published: October 2023

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Descripción epidemiológica de los episodios de sífilis asistidos en una institución de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires durante el período 2008-2011
Authors: Mozún Fernando , Confalonieri Valeria , Monczor Ana , Monserrat Mercedes , Tempelsman Rocío , Copertari Gastón , Ferraris Agustín , Stamboulian Daniel , Lopardo Gustavo
Published: October 2023

Introducción: se han notificado epidemias de sífilis en diversas regiones del mundo, la reemergencia de sífilis constituye un problema de salud pública. Objetivos: determinar número de casos de sífilis diagnosticados y asistidos en una institución, analizar características demográficas, pertenencia o no a la población vulnerable de hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH), estadio del episodio en el momento del diagnóstico, coinfección con infección por VIH, estadios clínicos en VIH reactivos y no reactivos.Materiales y métodos: en la base de datos del laboratorio se identificaron VDRL ≥ 1/8 de pacientes mayores de 18 años asistidos en la institución durante 2008-2011. En forma retrospectiva se revisaron las historias clínicas de los pacientes con diagnóstico de sífilis.Resultados: se diagnosticaron 356 episodios en 325 pacientes. Edad media 38,6 años(DS 10,47), mediana 37 años, 95,3 % hombres, 65,2 % VIH reactivos; 50,5 % fueron sífilis primaria o secundaria y 45 % sífilis latente.Estadio de sífilis similar en pacientes VIH reactivos y no reactivos (p = 0,41). Se analizó el número total de VDRL procesadas y el porcentaje de positividad de las mismas en los cuatro años estudiados. Se observó aumento de la tasa anual de positividad de VDRL por 1000 VDRL solicitadas, diferencia estadísticamente no significativa (p = 0,1).Discusión: los episodios de sífilis fueron diagnosticados predominantemente en hombres, en HSH y en pacientes VIH reactivos. Los resultados de nuestro estudio sugieren que la implementación rutinaria del testeo para sífilis en poblaciones vulnerables permite diagnosticar un número considerable de episodios en pacientes sintomáticos y asintomáticos, ofreciendo beneficios clínicos y epidemiológicos.
“Discriminación” y “desigualdad”: representaciones de la Confederación Intercooperativa Agropecuaria (CONINAGRO) en torno al vínculo fiscal entre finales del siglo XX y principios del XXI
Authors: Poggetti Rocío Soledad
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar las representaciones sostenidas por la Confederación Intercooperativa Agropecuaria (CONINAGRO) en torno al tratamiento impositivo diferencial del que son objeto (o deberían serlo) las cooperativas agropecuarias, en particular, en lo atinente al impuesto a los ingresos brutos (IIBB) hacia finales de la primera década del presente siglo. Es decir, nos interesa dar cuenta de la presencia de una matriz discursiva que se materializa en momentos álgidos de la negociación con los poderes públicos por la modificación en los impuestos nacionales y provinciales. En este contexto, las representaciones construidas históricamente alrededor de un vínculo fiscal “desigual” y “discriminatorio” se reactualizan para incorporar el principio de “equidad tributaria”. Para alcanzar este objetivo, nos serviremos principalmente de los discursos institucionalizantes esgrimidos por CONINAGRO, dado que entendemos que los mismos son portadores de sentidos legítimos y legitimantes de la acción gremial y, en consecuencia, un espacio clave para abordar las representaciones en torno al vínculo fiscal.
MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN TIMES OF ECONOMIC CRISIS. CASE OF REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Authors: Paslari Andrei
Published: October 2023

The article explores the performance of microfinance institutions during economic disruptions, highlighting their crucial role in financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. Focusing on the Republic of Moldova between 2009-2023, the study uses data from national financial bodies to evaluate key metrics, including loan growth and gross domestic product rates. Results showcase the microfinance sector's consistent growth, directly linked to economic progress and increasing credit demand. Furthermore, the sector significantly boosted financial inclusion, evident from the growing number of beneficiaries and their loan sizes. Notably, microfinance institutions exhibited robust performance during economic crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine War, sustaining continuous growth even amidst local economic contractions. However, the study also points to certain limitations, suggesting a deeper look into the effects of regulatory measures and the promise of technology-driven innovations on the sector's future.
Práticas inclusivas inovadoras no contexto da classe comum: dos especialismos às abordagens universalistas
Authors:   Enicéia Gonçalves Mendes
Published: October 2023

Ao longo do ano de 2022, realizamos um projeto que teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos de um programa de formação de professores/as, baseado nas inovações apontadas pela literatura das pesquisas acerca da inclusão escolar. No desenho do projeto de investigação, combinamos todas as propostas já investigadas por nós em estudos sobre formação, cujas evidências se mostraram promissoras, mas tivemos que produzir materiais didáticos, uma vez que nossa literatura de base era majoritariamente estrangeira e relacionava-se à cinco temáticas, a saber: Trabalho Colaborativo e a Cultura Escolar Inclusiva; Desenho Universal para a Aprendizagem; Ensino Diferenciado; Aprendizagem Cooperativa e o Sistema de Suporte Multicamada nos módulos. Nossa proposta com essa obra é de divulgar esses referenciais teóricos para que mais pessoas possam conhecer e se apropriar dessas inovações que vêm sendo apontadas como promissoras pela literatura sobre inclusão escolar. Para a comunidade da Educação Especial, essa obra é um convite para uma mudança de foco dos especialismos para as abordagens universalistas, que visam melhorar a qualidade de ensino para todos/as os/as alunos/as. Enicéia Gonçalves Mendes
Empowering Passive Learners: Enhancing the Teaching and Learning Process with Scenario-Based Learning
Authors:   Raffles University, Malaysia, Mariappan Logenthini
Published: October 2023

Imagine a cup that's empty -that's how passive learners are. They simply gather information without thinking about using it. An empty cup describes them well because passive learners are not actively engaged in the learning process. When online classes happened due to the pandemic, passive learners hesitated even more to participate. This passivity can be detrimental in today's fast-paced world. To address this concern, Scenario-Based Learning (SBL) is a promising instructional approach. SBL can make learning more engaging. Teachers like it because it helps them reach their goals better. Moreover, it is an up-to-date inventive teaching method that provides a vast number of benefits and can dig active mood in passive learning. This tertiary-level study aimed to explore tertiary level students’ achievement and feedback about Scenario-based Learning (SBL) in the Communication course at Raffles University. A hundred and twenty undergraduate students participated in SBL for three months during a semester of study. Questionnaires and classroom observations served as the main data sources for this research. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the passive students responded favorably, and the observation demonstrated that most of the students were willing to make effort to speak in English. The findings reflected the benefits of SBL as a language teaching strategy and a vital strategy to improve communication skills in the classroom. In the endeavor to produce graduates who are well-prepared and versatile for the challenges that lie ahead, Scenario-Based tasks have proven to be a promising and impactful method.
Kognitiv atferdsterapi for spiseforstyrrelser
Authors: Yang Lisbeth , Vrabel KariAnne , Rø Øyvind , Johnson Sverre Urnes
Published: October 2023

Background: Few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-E) in clinical settings with a transdiagnostic patient population. The current study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of CBT-E in a specialised outpatient eating disorder clinic in southeastern Norway. Method: The study involved a transdiagnostic sample of 96 patients (age 30.7 (SD = 9.4), 92.7% women) with longstanding eating disorders and previous failed treatment attempts. We used multilevel modelling to examine change in eating disorder pathology from pre-treatment (T1) to post-treatment (T2) and follow-up 25 weeks later (T3). A total of 57 patients had sufficient data at T2 and 35 patients at T3. Results: We found statistically significant reductions in eating disorder pathology from pre- to post-treatment. Of those who completed treatment, 49.1% met criteria for remission at post-treatment. These changes were stable at follow-up. Implications: CBT-E may lead to reductions in eating disorder pathology and should be considered an acceptable form of treatment for adult patients with eating disorders. Keywords: anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, cognitive behaviour therapy, eating disorders, effectiveness
Flow Behaviour of Wastewater Contaminants in Compost with Manufactured Sand (M-SAND) Under Layered Conditions
Authors: Balaganesh P. , Nandhini S Shiva , Kumar K. Moneesh , Ragavi S Pooja , Shankar S Amritha , Vasudevan M. , Natarajan N.
Published: October 2023

In order to improve the suitability of recycled water for managing the supply and demand with a sustainable technique, a laboratory-scale column experiment was conducted to comprehend the flow behaviour coming out from varied layers with respect to time and depth. This study deals with
transfer of wastewater collected from sewage treatment plant through the multiple layers of river sand, Manufactured sand and compost filled under saturation and breakthrough behaviour was monitored. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate experimentally the ammonia-nitrogen and nitrate-nitrogen
transport phenomena of the wastewater effluent collected from a sewage treatment plant with respect to time. The samples taken at regular time intervals were tested for the critical parameters pH, electrical conductivity, ammonia-nitrogen, nitrate-nitrogen and chemical oxygen demand assessed
with respect to time. The pH ranges observed were almost consistent with contact time in different beds of column whereas the electrical conductivity reaches a maximum at a specific time up to 5 times greater than the minimum value. The ionic transition in relation to dilution, filtration,
oxidation, etc. may be the cause of this. The compost-filled column has the capacity to nitrify the ammonia-nitrogen in wastewater, according to the flow behaviour of the ammonia-nitrogen through the wastewater through the M-sand-filled column. The column containing compost showed lower outlet
concentration of wastewater ammonia-nitrogen and higher nitrate-nitrogen compared to the other one. The study is useful in the agricultural sector for predicting interactions between sand, waste water, and compost.
Association of Insanitary Practices and Faecal Sludge Management with Drinking Water Quality: A Lesson Learnt from Sheohar District, Bihar
Authors: Roy M.N. , Basu Soumyajit , Tarafdar Sohini , Mukherjee Debasri
Published: October 2023

Presence of faecal coliform in drinking water is a major public health concern in many countries. It is critical to know how faecal coliforms find ways to the drinking water. The common causes are believed to be poor sanitary practices and unsafe faecal sludge management. This paper
examines the presence of such causal factors in drinking water, found to be contaminated with faecal coliform, through a field survey in Sheohar district of India. Secondary data on sanitary status of the region was collected followed by collection of primary data on structure of toilets constructed
and sanitary practices from households and village level institutions through a questionnaire-based survey. Ground water samples used for drinking in the surveyed villages were tested for presence of E-coli using Compartment Bag Test kit following WHO norms. It was found that even after reaching
near universal coverage of toilets, there have remained many pathways to contaminate the ground water. The findings have important implications on proper implementation of sanitation and drinking water supply programmes and steps to be taken to avoid contamination of ground water with faecal
coliform even after an area has been declared as open defecation free. This will also help to identify the risk factors for designing water & sanitation safety plan to ensure water quality and improving public health and nutrition.
Simulating a Thermoacoustic Engine With PyFR
Authors: Blanc Nathan
Published: October 2023

Thermoacoustic engines can convert heat into acoustic energy, generating powerful acoustic waves that can be used for electricity generation, cooling and additional uses. Simulating them and predicting their performance is a challenging task, due to the multiple length and time scales involved, the characteristics of the flow (compressible, transient), and the sensitivity of these devices to small deviations in working conditions.

In this talk, I will present high-fidelity simulations of a standing-wave thermoacoustic engine, based on solution of 2D and 3D compressible Navier stokes equations using PyFR. I will discuss the unprecedented accuracy of these results and some interesting insights about non-linear effects in thermoacoustic engines.
Understanding local plant extinctions before it is too late: bridging evolutionary genomics with global ecology
Authors: Exposito-Alonso Moi
Published: October 2023

Understanding evolutionary genomic and population processes within a species range is key to anticipating the extinction of plant species before it is too late. However, most models of biodiversity risk under global change do not account for the genetic variation and local adaptation of different populations. Population diversity is critical to understanding extinction because different populations may be more or less susceptible to global change and, if lost, would reduce the total diversity within a species. Two new modeling frameworks advance our understanding of extinction from a population and evolutionary angle: Rapid climate change-driven disruptions in population adaptation are predicted from associations between genomes and local climates. Furthermore, losses of population diversity from global land-use transformations are estimated by scaling relationships of species' genomic diversity with habitat area. Overall, these global eco-evolutionary methods advance the predictability – and possibly the preventability – of the ongoing extinction of plant species.
Wage dispersion in Italy
Authors: Bisio Laura , Cirillo Valeria , Lucchese Matteo
Published: October 2023

This article analyzes wage dispersion in a sample of Italian firms, by taking advantage of a unique Linked Employer-Employee dataset (LEED) merging four data sources from the National Institute of Statistics. An in-depth descriptive analysis conveys that knowledge-intensive services record the highest within- and between-firms wage dispersion in the sample. Regression-based results show that innovation does not drive up inequality in large companies. However, it can contribute to enlarge the within-firm wage dispersion as well as the wage gap across small firms.
Rezension von: Groß, Werner; Urban, Wolfgang (Hrsg.), Martin von Tours
Authors: Setzler Sibylle , Groß Werner , Urban Wolfgang
Published: October 2023

Werner Gror und Wolfgang Urban (Hrsg.): Martin von Tours. Ein Heiliger Europas. Schwabenverlag Ostfildern 1997. 392 Seiten mit 143, meist farbigen Abbildungen. Pappband DM 48,- ISBN 3-7966-0897-3
Rezension von: Bosch, Manfred, Bohème am Bodensee
Authors: Kottke Dirk , Bosch Manfred
Published: October 2023

Manfred Bosch: Bohème am Bodensee: Literarisches Leben am See von 1900 bis 1950. Libelle Verlag Lengwil 1997. 616 Seiten mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. Gebunden DM 128,-
Rezension von: Geschichtswerkstatt Nürtingen (Hrsg.), In der Schul und auf der Gaß
Authors: Binder Hans , Geschichtswerkstatt (Nürtingen)
Published: October 2023

Geschichtswerkstatt der vhs Nürtingen (Herausgeber): In der Schul und auf der Gaß. Nürtinger Kindheitsgeschichte(n). Verlag Sindlinger-Burchartz, Nürtingen/Frickenhausen 1997.112 Seiten mit 62 Abbildungen. Broschiert DM 19,80ISBN 3-928812-17-3
RETÓRICA: AS QUATORZE PIORES FRASES DITAS COMUMENTE NO BRASIL
Authors: da Silva Garcia Afrânio
Published: October 2023

Neste trabalho, apresentaremos as quatorze piores frases ditas comumente no Brasil, de acordo com as perspectivas da Retórica e, por extensão, da Hermenêutica. Trataremos desde frases referentes às eleições (1), frases referentes ao feminicídio e à criminalidade (2 e 3), frases eivadas de preconceito (4, 5, 9 e 10), frases pseudocientíficas sem base na realidade ou na ciência (6), frases que não dizem nada (7 e 8), frases que evidenciam a corrupção (11), frases que implicam manipulação (12), frases que defendem o erro (13) e frases que apresentam uma falsa solução (14).