bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ON THE ISSUE OF ASSESSING THE FLEXIBILITY OF BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND MOTIVATION FOR CHANGES IN CONDITIONS OF PERSONNEL GAP
Authors:   Vladimir State University named after A. G. and N. G. Stoletovs, Vladimir, Russia, Maksimov Denis O.
Published: October 2024

Environmental conditions and their constant variability require companies to constantly improve their business processes. At the same time, management faces problems assessing compliance not only with management results, but also the ability of processes to change and adapt to new reality requirements. The second, but important problem, in this regard, is the question of assessing the qualifications of the staff: how can I assess that a manager is coping with new requirements? The third question, arising from the first two, is how to get an employee of the required qualifications in conditions of personnel shortage? How to motivate existing managers to new goals (overcome resistance to change), or how to quickly assess the development of new employees? The superstructure of the controlling system considered in the article (as well as any other control system) provides an answer to these questions.
ENSURING PRODUCT QUALITY AND SAFETY THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF HACCP PRINCIPLES AND HALAL STANDARDS
Authors:   National Research Mordovian State University, Saransk, Russia, Pal’kina Yulia R.
Published: October 2024

Currently, the halal product market is growing, and small businesses have good opportunities to ensure competitiveness in it. An important role in this should be given to the application of Halal standards and the implementation of key provisions of quality management. The article examines the practice of one of the small enterprises of the Republic of Mordovia operating in the halal market. Based on the results of the study, the author substantiated and proposed a unified approach to ensuring the quality and safety of products based on the integration of HACCP principles (risk analysis critical control points) and the requirements of Halal standards (Haram critical control points). This will allow enterprises in this area to produce food products that have halal status and whose safety is guaranteed.
NTI TECHNET: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF INDUSTRY IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, St. Petersburg, Russia, Romanova Irina V. , Igishev Alexander V. ,   Saint-Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the National Technological Initiative in the direction of Technet, developed to accelerate the digital transformation of industry in Russia. The paper examines the key features of the Technet direction, its goals and objectives, as well as implementation mechanisms. The authors analyze the potential of the program to increase the competitiveness of domestic enterprises and stimulate the introduction of digital technologies into production processes. In conclusion, the authors propose options for the further development of NTI Technet and predict its impact on the development of domestic industry.
NATURE-BASED PREDICTION MODEL OF BUG REPORTS BASED ON ENSEMBLE MACHINE LEARNING MODEL
Authors: VANITHA DR.M. , SHRAVYA BANDARI , SAHITHI BASIREDDY CHANDANA , NIRUKTHA BALASETTI
Published: October 2024

The rapid growth of software systems has led to an increase in the volume and complexity of bug reports, necessitating efficient and accurate prediction models to manage and address these reports effectively. This paper presents a Nature-Based Prediction Model of Bug Reports (NBPMBR) leveraging ensemble machine learning techniques to enhance the prediction accuracy and reliability of bug report classifications. By integrating various nature-inspired algorithms such as Genetic Algorithms (GA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) within an ensemble framework, NBPMBR combines the strengths of these algorithms to improve performance.The model undergoes rigorous training on historical bug report data, using feature extraction methods to capture relevant information such as bug severity, priority, and textual descriptions. The ensemble approach ensures robustness by mitigating the weaknesses of individual algorithms, leading to a more balanced and accurate prediction outcome. Experimental results on benchmark datasets demonstrate that NBPMBR outperforms traditional machine learning models in terms of precision, recall, and overall prediction accuracyThis nature-based ensemble model not only advances the state-of-the-art in bug report prediction but also provides a scalable and adaptable solution for real-world software maintenance and quality assurance processes. By automating the classification and prioritization of bug reports, NBPMBR aids in the efficient allocation of resources, thereby improving the software development lifecycle and enhancing the overall quality of software products.
When the morning stars sang together: Considering theodicy and music during suffering
Authors: Quindag Susan
Published: October 2024

A sobering reality is that suffering is part of our human experience. The innumerable forms of suffering include physical pain, mental or emotional anguish, social injustice, economic setbacks, and profound loss. There is also suffering that is self-imposed, instructional, or sacrificial. Remarkably, music is indispensable during suffering and varies from individual to individual, even among those who believe in a higher power or God. This perspective paper explores how we choose the music to engage with while suffering in the context of theodicy: the study of why suffering occurs under the purview of a loving, omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent God. The paper begins with describing the narrative in the Book of Job from the Tanakh and Bible as the foundation of theodicy. It then expounds on the definition of theodicy, reviews the literature on the relationship between theodicy and music, and presents four classifications for viewing God in relation to theodicy and music: no God-view, internal God-view, external/authoritarian God-view, and transcending/transformational God-view. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research on theodicy and music, including comparing compositional devices to represent suffering from non-Western and Western music, exploring the relationship between truth and suffering, and challenging the four classifications of God-views discussed in this paper.
Pengaruh Premarital Education Terhadap Kesiapan Menghadapi Kehamilan Pertama pada Calon Pengantin Wanita di KUA Kecamatan Cibitung
Authors: Sukmawati
Published: October 2024

Persiapan sebelum kehamilan meliputi persiapan fisik, persiapan psikologis dan lain sebagainya. Persiapan kehamilan ini harus dilakukan pada masa prakonsepsi. Salah satu yang dapat dipersiapkan adalah pengetahuan calon ibu tentang kehamilan, sehingga saat terjadi kehamilan seorang perempuan telah siap baik fisik maupun psikis. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan oleh Feurborn. Untuk mengetahui pengaruh premarital education dengan kesiapan menghadapi kehamilan pertama pada calon pengantin wanita di KUA Kecamatan Cibitung Kabupaten Pandeglang. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan “Pre Eksperiment” dengan desain One Group Pretest Posttest. Metode kuantitatif yang digunakan untuk mengetahui atau menguji pengaruh variabel independent (treatment/perlakuan) terhadap variable dependen (hasil) dalam kondisi yang terkendali. Subjek akan diberi perlakuan berupa penyuluhan menggunakan kuisioner dan leaflet mengenai dan memberikan penyuluhan kesehatan sebelum (pre-test) dan sesudah (post-test). penelitian ini adalah menggunakan Total sampling yaitu pengambilan sampel dengan mengambil semua anggota populasi menjadi sample. Hasil penelitian Ada pengaruh premarital education dengan kesiapan menghadapi kehamilan pertama pada calon pengantin wanita di KUA Kecamatan Cibitung Kabupaten Pandeglang yang ditunjukkan dengan taraf signifikansi (p-value) sebesar 0,00. Sebelum dilakukan pendidikan pranikah, responden yang belum siap sebanyak 5 responden (22,7%) dan responden yang telah siap sebanyak 9 responden (40,9%). Sesudah dilakukan pendidikan pranikah, responden yang belum siap sebanyak 2 responden (9,1%) dan responden yang telah siap sebanyak 13 responden (59,1%). Diharapkan Melalui penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan gambaran mengenai pengaruh pendidikan pranikah terhadap kesiapan dalam menghadapi kehamilan pertama.
Diagnostic power of LIAISON MeMed VB® for bacterial infection in adults patients seen in Emergency Departments due to infections
Authors: Cabañas Morafraile Javier , de Rafael González Elena , Serrano Martín Laura , Rubio Díaz Rafael , Torres Fernández María , Heredero Gálvez Eva , López Forero William Esneider , Morell Jurado Laura , Canabal Berlanga Raúl , Calafell Mas M. Francisca , Chaves Prieto Elia , Asensio Nieto M. Remedios , Thomas-Balaguer Cordero Álvaro , Lorenzo Lozano María Carmen , Julián-Jiménez, Agustín
Published: October 2024

Objectives. To analyze the diagnostic accuracy of the new MeMed® test to predict bacterial infection in adult patients seen in emergency departments (ED) with clinical suspicion of infection, as well as to compare its performance with other commonly used biomarkers (protein C reactive-PCR-, procalcitonin -PCT-). Methods. A prospective, observational and analytical study was carried out on adult patients who were treated in an ED with the clinical diagnosis of an infectious process. Follow-up was carried out for 30 days. The diagnosis of bacterial infection (BI) was considered as the dependent variable. The predictive ability was analyzed with the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (COR) and the values of sensitivity (Se), specificity (Es), positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of the PCR, PCT, leukocyte count and the LIAISON® MeMed® test. Results. The study included 258 patients, 54 (15.6%) of whom died within 30 days of visiting the ED. The mean age was 68.28 (SD 19.53) years, 57.4% (148) were men. At 30 days, the group with the IB diagnosis had 137 patients, the viral infection group 68 cases and 17 in the indeterminate group. The AUC-COR achieved by MeMed® in the group that analyzes all patients was 0.920 (95% CI: 0.877-0.962) and the PCT was 0.811 (95% CI: 0.754-0.867). With a cut-off point (PC) > 65 points of the MeMed® test, achieves a Se: 79.2% and Es: 91.2% and with PC > 90 points a Se: 57% and Es: 95.9%. Applying the Youden index, the PC > 50 points achieves Se:84.1% and Es:88.2%. Conclusions. In adult patients treated with clinical suspicion of infection in the ED, the LIAISON MeMed® test has a great ability to diagnose its bacterial origin and achieves better performance than PCT, PCR and leukocyte count
Characteristic Equations of Chebyshev Polynomials of Third and Fourth Kinds and Their Generating Matrices
Authors: Verma Anu , Pandey Pankaj , Mishra Shubham , Verma Vipin
Published: October 2024

The main goal of the article is to obtain matrix representation for the third and fourth kinds of Chebyshev polynomials by using a tridiagonal matrix. We present a connection between the determinant of the tridiagonal matrix and the third and fourth kinds of Chebyshev polynomials. We also determine the characteristic equations for the third and fourth kinds of the Chebyshev polynomials up to degree three. We also prove some properties relating to matrix representation. We obtain a connection between the second, third kind and fourth kinds of Chebyshev polynomials and matrix power. It elaborates the theorem to validate through examples. The applications of the Chebyshev polynomials is also discussed. The practical application of the Chebyshev polynomials of the third kind in approximation theory is also detailed.
Derivation of Sawada-Kotera and Kaup-Kupershmidt Equations KdV Flow Equations from Modified Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation (MNLS)ns from Modfied Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation (MNLS)
Authors: Koparan Murat
Published: October 2024

Mathematical models of problems that arise in almost every branch of science are nonlinear evolution equations (NLEE). As a result, nonlinear evolution equations have served as a language for formulating many engineering and scientific problems. For this reason, many different and effective techniques have been developed regarding nonlinear evolution equations and solution methods. The main reason for this situation is that nonlinear evolution equations involve the problem of nonlinear wave propagation. In this study, (1 + 1) dimensional fifth-order nonlinear Korteweg-de Vries (fKdV) type equations were obtained by applying the multi-scale method known as the perturbation method for the modified nonlinear Schrödinger (MNLS) equation. Thus, we showed the relationship between KdV equations and MNLS type equations.
Detecting Indoor Tiny Autonomous Malicious Drones within Critical Infrastructures: An Innovative Algorithm based on Harmonic Radar-Equipped Mini-Drones
Authors: Skraparlis Athanasios N. , Ntalianis Klimis S. , Ntaliani Maria S. , Ntalianis Filotheos S. , Mastorakis Nikos E.
Published: October 2024

Critical infrastructures play a central role in the welfare of contemporary societies and they should properly function 24/7. Since their role is so important, they regularly become targets of malicious parties, terrorists, industrial spies, and even hostile governments. In this paper, the scenario of cyber or physical attacks to CIs from tiny autonomous malicious drones is analyzed. In particular, this work focuses on indoor spaces, protected by mini-drones. The mini-drones are equipped with harmonic radar and run a novel algorithm, which guides them to scan the whole area. Assuming that the malicious drones behave as non-linear systems, the mini-drones transmit signals and analyze the received signals, creating a non-linear system 3D location map for the whole space. In the consecutive scans, any changes on the 3D location map indicate that the malicious drone has changed location. Simulated results and comparisons to state-of-the-art approaches exhibit the cost-effectiveness and time efficiency of the proposed scheme as well as its limitations.
N-Nitrosaminbelastung unter Tage – Einsatz von ThermoSorb-N-Adsorptionskartuschen im Bergbau und den Bereichen der Entsorgung (Teil 1)/N-nitrosamine contamination in the underground – use of ThermoSorb-N adsorption cartridges in mining and waste disposal applications: part 1
Authors: Werner Silke , Engel Carina , Jörg Giesen , Koob Michael , Hüppe Burghardt
Published: October 2024

Beim Einbringen von bergfremden Abfällen in die durch den Rohstoffabbau entstandenen Hohlräume in Salzbergwerken wurden bei Expositionsmessungen unerwartet hohe Konzentrationen an N-Nitrosaminen nachgewiesen. In Deponie- und Besucherbereichen konnten ebenfalls positive Befunde im Hinblick auf N- Nitrosamine verzeichnet werden. In beiden Fällen wurde keine Erklärung zur Herkunft dieses krebserzeugenden Gefahrstoffes gefunden. Zudem lagen die analytischen Messunsicherheiten einiger Labore recht hoch und aufgrund von Matrixstörungen konnten zum Teil keine zuverlässigen und reproduzierbaren Messergebnisse generiert werden. Die Fa. K+S AG, das Institut für Gefahrstoff-Forschung (IGF) der Berufsgenossenschaft Rohstoffe und Chemische Industrie (BG RCI), der Bundesverband der Deutschen Entsorgungs-, Wasser- und Kreislaufwirtschaft e. V. (BDE) und das Institut für Arbeitsschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung (IFA) initiierten daher ein Projekt zur Ursachenforschung für die hohen Nitrosaminkonzentrationen und zur Optimierung der Schutzmaßnahmen in Bergwerken. Dazu wurden verschiedene Labor- und Vor-Ort- Messungen unternommen, deren Ergebnisse zum Teil zum Zeitpunkt der Veröffentlichung noch ausstehen. Im Rahmen dieser Veröffentlichung werden die Hintergründe und die bisherigen Versuche und Thesen beschrieben. Die Ergebnisse und deren Konsequenzen für die Messungen von N-Nitrosaminen unter Tage werden in einem Folgeartikel veröffentlicht.
PERSONALIZED APPROACHES TO DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ COGNITIVE ACTIVITY IN THE PROCESS OF TEACHING SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS
Authors:   Tutor at the “Transport” faculty of Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute (JizPI), Uzbekistan, Bobur Xujobekov
Published: October 2024

The article talks about the level scheme of distribution of personality-oriented approaches in the development of cognitive activity of students in the process of teaching specialized subjects, the theoretical foundations of personality-centered education. The student’s activity in the learning process, self-change, self-development activities, active human interaction with the outside world, as well as the main ideas of didactic approaches are also presented.
METHODS OF PEDAGOGICAL CORRECTION: ADVANCED FOREIGN EXPERIENCE
Authors:   Department of general pedagogy and psychology, Navoi State Pedagogical Institute, Navoi, Uzbekistan, Zaynievna Tukboeva Dilshoda
Published: October 2024

Introduction. In the organization of pedagogical correction, general and special methods are selected based on the goals of correction. It would be wrong to divide the methods into good or bad methods. The effectiveness of educational influence depends on several factors and the fulfilment of pedagogical requirements, the logic of choosing and using methods, and the sequence of their practical application. By logically approaching the choice of correction methods, it is necessary to take into account the content of the problem, the purpose of correction, the characterological characteristics of students, the existing material and technical base, and the social environment of objects of correctional influence. Methods. Analysis of foreign scientific literature, dissertations and articles on methods of pedagogical correction of students and their practical application. Results. The methods used in the implementation of pedagogical correction measures in secondary general education schools in developed foreign countries, first of all, help students to understand themselves as individuals, control and manage their behaviour, and eliminate the sources of existing negative stereotypes in their behaviour and behaviour. aimed at developing reflection aimed at identifying and taking measures to increase the types of positive emotional reactions. Pedagogical correction methods are based on reflection on the organization of the self-management process by assessing the situation and identifying the source of negative emotions using algorithms for working with negative emotions in emotogenic situations. Conclusion. Orientation of correctional activities to the development of reflection, which helps to identify the sources of negative stereotypes in the student's behaviour and to take measures to increase the types of positive emotional reactions, the formation of the qualities of activity, enthusiasm and curiosity, and the development of the ability to analyze and evaluate one's behaviour and compare it with the planned goal will help.
DIGITAL LITERACY IN MODERN EDUCATION
Authors:   Uzbekistan State World Languages University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, V.I. Normuratova
Published: October 2024

This article examines the important role of digital literacy in contemporary educational systems. It highlights the importance of equipping students with the skills to effectively navigate and utilize digital technologies, which are increasingly integral to both personal and professional spheres. The article discusses various components of digital literacy, such as critical thinking, online communication, and information evaluation. It also addresses the challenges educators face in integrating digital literacy into curricula, including the digital divide and the need for teacher training. By underlining successful strategies and potential solutions for developing digital literacy presented by experts around the world, the article calls for necessity of digital literacy in education, aiming to prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital future.
CHALLENGES FACED BY TEACHERS IN APPLYING GAMIFICATION IN TEACHING ENGLISH
Authors:   Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Zahra Sumaya Suleiman Mohammed Abu , Alqurashi Hassan Saleem ,   Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to demystify the obstacles faced by English language female teachers in applying gamification strategy to develop English skills of the middle school students in Al-Taif city. The descriptive analytical approach was used to describe and analyze the phenomenon. A sample of 278 English language female teachers was randomly selected from Al-Taif schools using the stratification sampling method. Furthermore, a questionnaire, prepared by the researcher, was employed to get the necessary data from the sample members, after testing its reliability and validity. The results unveiled the multiplicity of obstacles faced by English language female teachers and limit the application of gamification. These challenges include the large number of teaching and administrative burdens, students´ overcrowding in the classrooms, weak readiness of the educational environment and its components when introducing gamification, and the high costs of designing and producing gamification into the curricula. Thus, this study urges the Education Ministry to adopt the principles of gamification in education, provide proper programs with suitable tools for that, develop teachers' abilities to employ gamification, and pay attention to the quality of programs and methods developing female teachers' skills. Moreover, it underscores the importance of providing schools with appropriate devices and tools that support the infra-structures for gamification. Significantly, the findings would provide all stakeholders with insights to understand the obstacles faced by English language teachers and the effects of gamification to overcome those obstacles.
NOTIONS OF ARCON-BASED ADVERTISING STANDARDS AND RELATIVE ADHERENCE TENDENCY BY ARCON MEMBERS IN LAGOS STATE
Authors: OLUBODEDE EMMANUEL OLUROTIMI , IGYUVE ANTONY IORVER , KENTE JOSIAH SABO
Published: October 2024

Professionalism is imperative and required in every profession to carve an itch for itself. In view of the above, this seminar article examines the notions of ARCON-based advertising standards and relative adherence tendency by ARCON members in Lagos State. The research, which is theoretically framed by the value theory and social responsibility theory, employs qualitative survey research method via structured physical oral interview guide instrument to ascertain the ARCON-based advertising standards and relative adherence among advertising practitioners in Lagos state. The interviews involved five advertising practitioners and two ARCON officials. The interviewees were purposively considered due to relative experiences and willingness to participate in the research. The paper reveals that even though there are well established and generally acceptable standards for professional advertising practice in Lagos state, there is relatively poor compliance among some ARCON-registered member and some media organisations. There are also reported complicity by some registered members who aid unregistered practices in Lagos State.
OIL PRICE FLUCTUATIONS AND ITS ECONOMIC IMPACT ON OMAN
Authors: SULAIMAN AL NUAIMI AL MAYASA MOHAMMED , ALI AL MAZROUI YAQEEN HAMDAN , TONI Dr. MERCY
Published: October 2024

Without a doubt, the economy is significantly impacted by changes in oil prices. Our study on oil price fluctuations focused in particular on the impact of oil price volatility on the economy. As discussed in the literature review section, the majority of studies indicate that there is a negative association between oil prices and economic growth. The Sultanate of Oman, in particular, is one of the oil-producing nations that uses large oil resources, which are the most crucial resource in the budget and, as a result, which numerous factors, such as the world's supply and demand as well as natural catastrophes, have an impact on oil prices. OPEC's decisions about how to evaluate these factors provide insight into price volatility and expectations. In this study, we investigate the connection between the Sultanate of Oman's GDP and oil prices. The information gathered spans 20 of years, from 1970 to 2022.he result of our comprehensive research reveals a complex relationship between Omani's economic indicators and oil prices, creating an engaging story about the complexities of the Oman economy. Our methodology, which includes panel data regression, correlation analysis, and comprehensive data analysis, provided key insights into the complex dynamics of this connection. The continuing positive relationship between oil prices and economic indicators in the Sultanate of Oman highlights and amplifies the country's vulnerability to the volatile nature of oil price fluctuations. Oman is directly affected because it is a large oil exporter, as evidenced by the noticeable impact on GDP growth rates and government revenues. The volatile fluctuations in the global oil market are intricately intertwined with Oman's economic fabric.
Pengembangan Instrumen Tes 4TMC CBT Pada Materi Sistem Pernapasan untuk Mengukur Berpikir Kritis Siswa SMP Kelas VIII
Authors: Bahraeni Tajri Zahrah Via Faradisa  , Septi Kurniasih  , Liska Berlian
Published: October 2024

Permasalahan yang dihadapi dalam pembelajaran IPA salah satunya adalah kurangnya berpikir kritis siswa, sedangkan berpikir kritis merupakan keterampilan yang sangat penting dalam perkembangan keterampilan abad ke-21 (21st Centurly Skill). Berpikir kritis dapat diukur menggunakan tes diagnostik yang berbentuk pilihan ganda empat tingkat, yang dikenal sebagi Four Tier Multiple Choice (4TMC) berbasis CBT (Computer Based Test). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan instrumen tes yang valid dan mengetahui efisiensi instrumen tes berbasis 4TMC CBT pada materi sistem pernapasan yang dirancang untuk mengukur berpikir kritis siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D), dengan tahapan Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 45 siswa kelas VIII SMP. Instrumen yang digunakan meliputi angket validasi dan angket uji keterbacaan siswa. Hasil validasi instrumen tes oleh validator menunujukkan tingkat kevalidan, yaitu 91,60% kategori (sangat valid) oleh validator evaluasi, 93,63% kategori (sangat valid) oleh validator materi, dan 95,02% kategori (sangat valid) oleh guru IPA. Sementara itu, hasil angket uji keterbacaan mendapatkan nilai rata-rata 89,20% kategori (sangat baik). Instrumen ini juga menunjukkan reliabitas tinggi sebesar 0,766 dan tingkat kesukaran soal 16 soal kategori (sedang) serta daya pembeda soal sebanyak 3 soal kategori (sangat baik) dan 19 soal kategori (baik). Berdasarkan hasil peneliian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa instrumen tes berbasis 4TMC CBT pada materi sistem pernapasan dapat digunakan sebagai alat evaluasi untuk mengukur berpikir kritis siswa kelas VIII.
Efforts to Improve Investment Knowledge Through Mentoring for PT. Medikarya Utama Employees in Cicurug, Sukabumi
Authors: Baity Namira Nur , Wijaya Uki Budi , Malik Muhamad Abdul , Augustin Lestari , Azizah Suli Nur , Bastiansyah Dodi , Suripto Suripto , Holiawati Holiawati
Published: October 2024

Investment is a crucial step in achieving long-term financial freedom, especially for employees of PT. Medikarya Utama, who face modern financial challenges. Through investing, employees can grow their assets, protect their purchasing power from inflation, and accelerate the achievement of financial goals such as retirement funds or children's education. However, low financial literacy often hinders the start of investing. The Community Service (PKM) program held at PT. Medikarya Utama, Cicurug - Sukabumi, aims to increase investment literacy and raise employee awareness of the importance of financial management. Through lectures, discussions, and counseling, employees gained an understanding of various investment instruments and how to utilize them wisely. The results of the program indicated an improvement in participants' understanding of the importance of investing, with many employees ready to take the first steps in investing. This initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the financial well-being of employees and contribute to local economic growth in Sukabumi.
Hospital nurse competencies: convergences and divergences in evaluation
Authors: Menegaz Jouhanna do Carmo , Barros Aurilívia Caroline Lima , Oliveira Sebastião Magno , Pontes Dhiuly Anne Fernandes da Silva , Chaves Lucieli Dias Pedreschi , Camelo Silvia Helena Henriques
Published: October 2024

Abstract Objective To verify convergences and divergences between the self-assessment of nursing assistants and the assessments of immediate managers from the perspective of the list of professional nursing competencies. Methods A descriptive study with a quantitative approach. Fifty-eight nurses from a federal university hospital in northern Brazil took part. Data was obtained using two questionnaires, one for professional self-assessment and one for the assessment of these professionals by their immediate nursing managers. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, with data centralization in the Microsoft Excel 2016 software. Results Nurses adopted Managerial, Assistance, Attitudinal and Teaching professional competencies. The Managerial and Assistance groups stood out the most. Teamwork and Team Supervision were the most prominent Managerial competencies. Most of the competencies identified converged between self-assessment and performance evaluation by service managers. Continuing Education and Team Sizing appeared asymmetrically between the two types of evaluation. Among the care competencies, Systematization of Nursing Care and Clinical Reasoning were the most prominent. The Attitudinal competences were the group with the greatest divergence between the evaluations, followed by the Teaching/Preceptorship competence. Conclusion There was evidence of subjectivity in the processes of evaluation and self-assessment of professional nursing competencies in the institution studied, which commonly generate dissonance when they are carried out. Most of the competences identified were in the Management and Care groups, showing convergence between the evaluation of professionals’ performance by service managers and their self-assessment.
Efeitos mediadores do medo e ansiedade pré-operatórios na intensidade da dor pós-operatória
Authors: Teixeira George Luís , Marques Daniely Gomes , Santos Evelyn Alves dos , Hortense Priscilla , Napoleão Anamaria Alves , Carvalho Emilia Campos de , Eduardo Aline Helena Appoloni
Published: October 2024

Resumo Objetivo Identificar os efeitos mediadores do medo e ansiedade pré-operatórios sobre a intensidade da dor pós-operatória em pessoas submetidas a cirurgias eletivas até seis meses após cirurgia. Métodos Estudo observacional e longitudinal de análise quantitativa foi realizado com 172 pacientes adultos internados em uma instituição hospitalar e submetidos a cirurgias eletivas. Os instrumentos usados foram: formulário para caracterização de variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas e cirúrgicas; Escala Hospitalar de Ansiedade e Depressão; Escala de Medos Relacionados a Cirurgia e Escala de Categoria Numérica para dor. As entrevistas foram realizadas no período pré-operatório, 48 horas após a cirurgia e mensalmente até completar seis meses do pós-operatório. Para a análise estatística descritiva das variáveis explanatórias, foram usadas as frequências absoluta e relativa, média, desvio padrão, mediana e os valores mínimo e máximo. A relação entre as variáveis estudadas foi analisada usando as medidas de correlação e dos efeitos mediadores (modelo de equações estruturais; método de máxima verossimilhança). Resultados No período pós-operatório (6 meses), a média de dor variou de 4,86 a 1,19. As médias de ansiedade (7,62) e medo (25,2) relacionados à cirurgia foram calculadas. A análise das variáveis mostrou correlação positiva tanto do medo como da ansiedade pré-operatórios com os níveis de dor mais elevados avaliados em distintos momentos do período pós-operatório. Além disso, a ansiedade pré-operatória exerceu um efeito mediador na relação entre o medo relacionado à cirurgia, manifestado no período pré-operatório, e a dor pós-operatória nas primeiras 48 h após a cirurgia. Conclusão As variáveis psicológicas, medo e ansiedade pré-operatórios, influenciaram a intensidade da dor pós-operatória em pessoas submetidas a cirurgias eletivas. Intervenções de enfermagem voltadas para ansiedade e medo podem ser úteis aos pacientes cirúrgicos.
Mental suffering, family support and empowerment of transgender people
Authors: Lins José Carlos da Silva , Alves Verônica de Medeiros , Santos Veruska Andrea dos , Santos Amuzza Aylla Pereira dos
Published: October 2024

Abstract Objective Identify the presence of mental suffering, family support and empowerment of transgender people living in the State of Alagoas, Brazil. Methods Cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative study. Transgender people over 18 years old who lived in the State of Alagoas were included in the study. The interviews were carried out on the Google Meet platform, through telephone and WhatsApp. The following instruments were used: Identification Questionnaire, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Depression Scale, Perceived Family Support Inventory and Empowerment Scale. The data were entered into the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 23 software, and analyzed by calculating frequencies, means, standard deviation and the Pearson Chi-Square test. Results 37 transgender people were interviewed, with an average age of 27.35 years, self-reported black/brown color (91.8%), presenting suicidal ideation in the last year (48.6%), attempted suicide (35.1%), risk for depression (64.9%) and low family support (94.6%). Transgender and pansexual women presented a greater anxious personality trait and transgender and bisexual women experienced a greater anxious state. There was greater impairment in heterosexual people in the Affective-Consistent dimension; in pansexual people, in the Family Adaptation dimension; in bisexual people, in the Family Autonomy dimension. Community Activism was more committed to empowering transgender people. Conclusion The weaknesses in family relationships, combined with the conditions of violence and prejudice experienced in the face of the difficulty of many in living with diversity, may be contributing to the mental suffering of transgender people. Thoughts about actions aimed at promoting their empowerment are essential, in a support network that can be internal and external to their family.
Kogan Scale – Attitudes toward old people: translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation in Brazil
Authors: Perez Franciele Costa da Silva , Colichi Rosana Maria Barreto , Urrutia Verónica Gómez , Figueroa Andrés Jiménez , Alves Renata Camargo , Lima Silvana Andrea Molina
Published: October 2024

Abstract Objective To present the translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Kogan’s Attitude towards Older People Scale (KAOP) into Portuguese in Brazil. Methods Methodological research into the translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Kogan scale on attitudes towards the older adult. Following international recommendations, the scale was translated by three native Brazilians and then a single version was drawn up by consensus considering semantic and cultural equivalences; it was back-translated and evaluated by a native British consultant for similarity analysis. The final version was applied to thirty students regularly enrolled in undergraduate courses as a pre-test. To validate the instrument, a cross-sectional study was carried out with 904 undergraduate students, including health courses, and the Cronbach’s alpha index was obtained. Results In 47% (16) of the items there were exact similarities between the translations and in 53% (18) the similarities prevailed in terms of content, with few semantic differences. In relation to the pre-test, the majority of students were aged up to 25 (60%), female (76.6%) and single (70%), reporting adequate understanding of the Portuguese version, with no need for changes. The scale’s internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) was 0.70. Conclusion The process of translating, cross-culturally adapting and validating the Kogan scale from English into Brazilian Portuguese carefully followed the steps recommended in the literature. The resulting instrument was evaluated as comprehensible and with good internal consistency.
Correlations in the quality of life of people with HIV/AIDS in the Amazon region
Authors: Vera Samuel Oliveira da , Paes Andrea Luzia Vaz , Chaves Tânia do Socorro Souza
Published: October 2024

Abstract Objective To evaluate the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and undergoing outpatient follow-up at a university hospital in the Amazon region (Belém, PA). Methods This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data were collected in November and December 2019 using a form with sociodemographic variables and the specific WHOQOL-HIV Bref instrument. Sociodemographic variables were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The inferential analysis of the WHOQOL-HIV Bref instrument was performed using the Spearman correlation test between the quality-of-life domains. Results A total of 208 patients were interviewed. They were born with male biological sex (66.3%), heterosexual (67.3%), and aged 36-55 years (57.2%). The highest mean score was found in the spiritual domain (17.1±2.8) and the lowest in the independence-level domain (4.2±2.8). In general, moderate positive correlations were observed; only the correlation between the independence level and spirituality domains was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Conclusion The results suggest that social and religious support, employment, and access to health services can improve the quality of life of PLWHA in the Amazon region. More research on the quality of life of PLWHA is necessary to improve public policies equitably and equally in Brazil, especially in the Brazilian Amazon where a continuous increase in the number of PLWHA has occurred.
Pediatric hospitalizations for bronchiolitis in Brazil: longitudinal characterization and hospital costs
Authors: Prado Simone Isidoro , Novais Maykon Anderson Pires de
Published: October 2024

Abstract Objective To assess the longitudinal distribution of the number of pediatric hospitalizations for acute viral bronchiolitis in the Brazilian Health System and the expenses with hospitalizations corresponding to each macro-region at the Brazilian national level. Methods This is a quantitative, observational, ecological study based on a retrospective and longitudinal analysis of data from the Brazilian Health System Information Technology Department from 2012 to 2021, using descriptive statistics and Tukey’s paired test. Results There was a statistically significant difference regarding hospitalization costs in macro-regions at the national level over the years (p=0.017), but Tukey’s multiple comparisons indicated that there was no significant difference between 2 consecutive years, when comparing the years 2020 and 2021 and the mean value of hospitalizations by regions. The mean proportions of the number of hospitalizations in the macro-regions in the 10 years of study were 461.1 in the Midwest, 528.27 in the North, 1,026 in the South, 1,127 in the Northeast and 3,044 in the Southeast, considering that the highest incidence in terms of the mean of hospitalization was in the Southeast and there was a statistically significant difference in the number of hospitalizations over the years (p=0.001). Conclusion There was a significant increase in the occurrence of hospitalizations for cases of acute viral bronchiolitis in children under 4 years old, especially in infants, which showed an increasing incidence of hospitalizations in this age group and hospital expenses in Brazil in most macro-regions, mainly in the Southeast.
Abordagem profissional e o comportamento suicida na Atenção Primária à Saúde
Authors: Negrão Ana Iria de Oliveira , Silva Thiago Domingos da , Frangonari Tatiane Ferrari , Horta Ana Lucia de Moraes
Published: October 2024

Resumo Objetivo Descrever a abordagem profissional à pessoa com comportamento suicida na Atenção Primária à Saúde e suas associações com as variáveis sociodemográficas, de escolaridade e ocupacionais dos trabalhadores de saúde. Métodos Estudo transversal. Participaram 192 profissionais de saúde de 20 Unidades Básicas de Saúde de um município da grande São Paulo. Foram aplicados um questionário para caracterização sociodemográfica, de escolaridade e ocupacional, e a Avaliação da Assistência Profissional às Pessoas com Comportamento Suicida. Os resultados foram apresentados por meio de medidas de tendência central e dispersão, e a análise utilizou testes paramétricos e não-paramétricos, considerando a natureza das variáveis. Utilizou-se nível de significância de 5%. Resultados Houve predominância do sexo feminino, média etária de 43,27 anos, nível superior e tempo médio de trabalho de 10,71 anos. Os domínios Percepção Profissional e Conhecimento/Habilidade obtiveram as maiores pontuações. Experiência Profissional e Organização da Rede de Atenção obtiveram menores pontuações, demonstrando fragilidade na atuação profissional e na articulação em rede requeridas na abordagem ao comportamento suicida. Idade, tempo de atuação na unidade e a frequência com que são atendidas as populações de risco para o comportamento suicida estiveram associadas às pontuações na Percepção Profissional, Experiência e Conhecimento/Habilidade. Conclusão Percepção, conhecimentos e habilidades dos profissionais de saúde da Atenção Primária contribuem para a abordagem ao comportamento suicida, associando-se às características ocupacionais e de escolaridade. Experiência profissional e Organização da rede de atenção denunciam as fragilidades na articulação necessária para a abordagem ao comportamento suicida, indicando caminhos para formação e trabalho em saúde.
Professional approach and suicidal behavior in Primary Health Care
Authors: Negrão Ana Iria de Oliveira , Silva Thiago Domingos da , Frangonari Tatiane Ferrari , Horta Ana Lucia de Moraes
Published: October 2024

Abstract Objective To describe the professional approach to people with suicidal behavior in Primary Health Care and its associations with the sociodemographic, educational and occupational variables of health workers. Methods Cross-sectional study of 192 health professionals from 20 Basic Health Units in a municipality in greater São Paulo. A questionnaire for sociodemographic, educational and occupational characterization was applied, as well as the instrument for Evaluating Professional’s Assistance to People with Suicidal Behavior. The results were presented using measures of central tendency and dispersion, and parametric and non-parametric tests were used in the analysis, considering the nature of the variables. A significance level of 5% was adopted. Results There was a predominance of females, average age of 43.27 years, higher education, and average working time of 10.71 years. The higher scores were reached in the Professional Sensibility and Knowledge/Abilities domains. Lower scores were obtained for Professional Experience and Organization of the Care Network, demonstrating frailty in the professional performance and in network coordination needed in the approach to suicidal behavior. Age, working time in the unit and the frequency of treatment of populations at risk for suicidal behavior were associated with scores in Professional Sensibility, Experience and Knowledge/Abilities. Conclusion Sensibility, knowledge and abilities of Primary Care health professionals contribute to the approach to suicidal behavior, associated with occupational and educational characteristics. Professional experience and Organization of the care network reveal the weaknesses in the coordination necessary to approach suicidal behavior, indicating paths for training and work in health.
Custos financeiros de famílias no cuidado do câncer infantojuvenil: revisão integrativa
Authors: Lopes Teodora Ferreira , Neris Rhyquelle Rhibna , Lucca Milena de , André Tatiane Geralda , Araújo Jeferson Santos , Nascimento Lucila Castanheira
Published: October 2024

Resumo Objetivo Analisar evidências sobre os custos financeiros de famílias no cuidado de crianças e adolescentes durante o tratamento oncológico. Métodos Revisão integrativa. As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados: PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science e EMBASE. Foram considerados artigos publicados em português, espanhol e inglês, nos últimos dez anos, com diferentes desenhos de estudo e que abordassem a temática. Para as buscas, foram utilizados os descritores controlados MeSH, dos títulos CINAHL e EMTREE, seus sinônimos e palavras-chave, interligados pelos operadores booleanos AND e OR. Resultados Foram incluídos 22 artigos. Os resultados foram descritos em categorias: Custos diretos (médicos e não médicos) e indiretos (condição laboral parental e renda familiar). Os custos médicos são aqueles associados a hospitalizações, tratamento e diagnóstico. Os principais elementos responsáveis pelas despesas não médicas foram viagens, alimentação e acomodação. O impacto na situação laboral das famílias é consequência da alta demanda de cuidados imposta aos cuidadores para o tratamento do câncer infantojuvenil. Em decorrência da mudança na situação de trabalho, as famílias precisam lidar com o risco e desdobramentos da diminuição ou perda de renda. Conclusão Os resultados indicam que as famílias assumem despesas médicas diretas e indiretas, bem como custos não relacionados à saúde decorrentes da doença. Além disso, são afetadas por custos indiretos, como perda de produtividade, impacto e mudanças no emprego, o que reduz significativamente a renda.
Vacinação pelo sistema drive thru durante a pandemia COVID-19: revisão integrativa
Authors: Oliveira Ana Paula Ribeiro de , Carneiro Alessandra Suptitz , Andolhe Rafaela
Published: October 2024

Resumo Objetivo Analisar como ocorreu o processo de vacinação pelo sistema drive-thru durante a pandemia COVID-19 no contexto global. Métodos Esta foi uma revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada em fevereiro de 2023 na plataforma Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), no Portal Eletrônico Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde (BVS) e nas bases de dados Medline/Pubmed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), SciVerse Scopus e Web of Science. A estratégia de busca combinou palavras-chave, descritores em ciências da saúde e operadores booleanos. Foi adotada a revisão dupla independente com um terceiro revisor para consenso. As publicações foram organizadas em um quadro sinóptico e classificadas conforme a tríade estrutura-processo-resultado, proposta por Donabedian. Resultados Foram encontradas 331 publicações; oito delas atenderam aos critérios pré-definidos. A categoria estrutura descreve a estrutura do modelo drive com diversos arranjos. A categoria processo, apresenta semelhanças e diferenças entre estudos brasileiros e norte-americanos. De forma geral, a categoria resultado aponta que a vacinação pelo sistema drive-thru é efetiva, embora sobrecarga de trabalho e esgotamento profissional sejam também citados. Conclusão A vacinação por drive-thru foi uma estratégia bem-sucedida durante a pandemia COVID-19 pois possibilitou manter as medidas sanitárias de segurança além de proporcionar vacinação em massa em curto tempo. Porém, é necessário aperfeiçoar tal sistema para uso nas ações de saúde, para melhor entender quais são os melhores esquemas de execução, capacitação profissional e possibilidades de estruturas adequadas para o sucesso dessas ações.