bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Pharmaceutical Study of Rodhradi Lepa
Authors: Amonker Rashmina Santosh  , Yeriswamy H  , Sudhindra A.N  , Aditya Arvind Samant
Published: September 2023

Rodhradi Lepa is a Tarunya Pitikahara Lepa from Gadanigraha Text. It contains Rodhra, Dhatri and Vacha as ingredients. Rodhradi Lepa is a medication applied externally on face (Mukhalepa) for treating Tarunya Pitika (acne). Rodhradi Lepa is in Churna form (powder) which should be mixed with water and applied on face. Preparation of the Churna and Lepa are explained in the Sharangdhara Samhita. In the present study, Churnas of Rodhra (Symplocos racemosa Roxb.), Dhatri (Phyllanthus emblica Linn) and Vacha (Acorus calamus Linn.) were prepared and homogenously mixed to prepare Rodhradi Lepa. Step by step pharmaceutical procedures were carried out according to classical reference and SOP. Loss during the process, total yield is noted. Pharmacological action of the Rodhradi Lepa is discussed In brief.
IDENTIFICATION OF OUTSTANDING SALADETTE TOMATO LINES WITH A WIDENED GENETIC BASE
Authors: Castañeda-Villa Alba Melissa , Lobato-Ortiz Ricardo , García-Zavala J. Jesús , Calderón-Zavala Guillermo , Hernández-Bautista Aurelio , López-Hernández Alexander
Published: September 2023

The “bell pepper” or “chino criollo” tomato is a native Mexican variety with similar characteristics to the “Saladette” tomato and the potential to be used as a source of germplasm to generate commercial hybrids of this type. The aim of this investigation was to identify and select advanced lines with a wide genetic base, derived from crosses between Saladette tomatoes and native populations to generate free pollination varieties and potential parents of Saladette tomato hybrids. The hypothesis was that crosses between native populations and Saladette commercial hybrids generate outstanding offspring. The 103 genotypes evaluated included 10 native parents, three parents derived from commercial hybrids, one commercial hybrid control (“El Cid”) and 89 S4 advanced lines. The evaluation was carried out in a greenhouse and hydroponics during the 2020 spring-summer cycle, using a randomized complete block experimental design with three replications and four plants per replication. The total weight and number of fruits were recorded based on the sum of the two cuts performed. The days to flowering of the first cluster, average fruit weight, and total soluble solids were also determined. Analyses of variance were carried out for each variable, as well as orthogonal contrasts and correlations between different combinations of the materials of interest. The comparison of means was carried out using Tukey’s test (p ≤ 0.05). Nine advanced lines with similar or greater characteristics to the control were identified and are recommended to be recombined genetically in a diallelic cross scheme to identify new outstanding offspring. The advanced line 2051 (LOR85 X C) was identified, with a similar yield to that reported for the control, which can be used as an open pollination variety since it has similar characteristics to the control “El Cid”, but with native tomato genes.
Perceptive Influence of Purchasing Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy from Non-regulated Firms on the Performance of Insurance Industry in Nigeria: A Customer-Based Sentiment Analysis
Authors:   Department of Insurance, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. & Department of Insurance and Risk Management, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria & Risk Management and Insurance Research Cluster, University of Uyo, Akwa, Inyang Uduakobong , Orji James Onyiyechi Orji   James Onyiyechi ,   Department of Insurance and Risk Management, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria, Okparaka Vincent Chukwuka ,   Department of Insurance and Risk Management, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria, Okeke Daniel Chukwudi ,   Department of Insurance and Risk Management, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria & Risk Management and Insurance Research Cluster, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Published: September 2023

This study examined Customers’ perception on the influence of purchasing motor vehicle insurance policy from non-regulated firms on the performance of insurance industry in Nigeria. Specifically, the influence of purchasing fake insurance policy and non-renewal of expired policy bought from the regulated insurance firms on the performance of insurance industry in Nigeria were accessed. Primary data collected through the use of structured questionnaire from 92 vehicle owners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, that were selected through convenience sampling technique, was used in the study. Sentiment analysis was applied as the method of data analysis in the study. The result of the analysis indicated a neutral sentiment level of the respondents to both the influence of purchasing fake motor vehicle insurance policy and impact of non-renewal of expired motor vehicle insurance policy bought from regulated insurance firms on the performance of insurance industry in Nigeria. These findings implied a neutral perception of the effect of purchasing motor vehicle insurance policy from non-regulated insurance firms on the performance of insurance industry in Nigeria by the motor vehicle owners. The neutral perception found explains the below expectation performance of the insurance industry in Nigeria due to poor patronage. To enhance public perception in the insurance industry in Nigeria, targeted product features and benefits awareness campaigns as well as payment of genuine claims to deepen public trust in the industry were recommended.
Unraveling the Multifactorial Etiology and the Potential Strategies to Overcome Sarcopenia
Authors:   Bangkok Christian College, Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand 10500, Tumma Tanthai
Published: September 2023

Sarcopenia, characterized by the decline of skeletal muscle mass and function, can have severe consequences for older adults, including disability and frailty. The condition is also linked to various diseases, increased insulin resistance, fatigue, falls, and mortality. Factors such as obesity and myosteatosis (fat infiltration into muscle) play a significant role in driving sarcopenia, particularly in morbidly obese individuals who also have low muscle mass, known as sarcopenic obesity. The Framingham study found additional limitations in function and mobility in individuals with sarcopenic obesity. This literature review aims to provide the potential causes of sarcopenia, with a specific focus on middle-aged adults, the biological processes that lead to muscle loss, methods to mitigate its effects, and how physical activity and nutrition can aid in recovery.
Evaluación de enfermedad cardiovascular subclínica en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 1
Authors: Altamira María , Álvarez Analía , Bringa Javier , Echegoyen Marisel , Lemos Patricia , Mosso G , Negri María Gabriela , Savina Mariela , Segura Gimena
Published: September 2023

Introducción: pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 1 (DM1) poseen mayor riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV). Existen estudios en los que se observó que en pacientes con DM1 la ECV aparece en edades más tempranas, comparado con la población general. La asociación de anomalías vasculares y aterosclerosis es muy frecuente en DM1, siendo la detección del engrosamiento de la íntima media carotidea un método útil para realizar el diagnóstico de enfermedad aterosclerótica subclínica.

Objetivos: realizar detección precoz de ECV subclínica, conocer si existe correlación directa entre la DM1 y diversos factores de riesgo a fin de instaurar medidas terapéuticas tempranas.
Riesgo cardiovascular del personal de un centro asistencial: ¿organización mundial de la salud o Framingham?
Authors: González Guillermo , Olivares Diego
Published: September 2023

Introducción: la evolución de los determinantes de las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles pronostica un aumento en su incidencia y prevalencia. Esto condicionaría mayor morbilidad y mortalidad generando una creciente necesidad de uso de recursos del sistema de salud. El Score de Framingham y las tablas de predicción de riesgo de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) permiten calcular el riesgo de sufrir un evento cardiovascular a 10 años.

Objetivos: calcular el riesgo cardiovascular según Score de Framingham y las tablas OMS en ambos casos con y sin empleo de laboratorio. Comparar las categorías de riesgo cardiovascular de Framingham y OMS, con y sin datos de laboratorio.
Pie diabético, posible marcador de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular en DM2
Authors: Altamira María , Álvarez Analía , Bringa Javier , Echegoyen Marisabel , Ferrada Pablo , Herrera Javier , Lemos Patricia , Negri María Gabriela , Segura Gimena , Segura Mariela , Torres Eduardo
Published: September 2023

Introducción: mientras que el síndrome de pie diabético (SPD) se define como “una úlcera del pie y/o tobillo, asociado con neuropatía, isquemia e infección” (Organización Mundial de la Salud), se considera pie de riesgo a aquel con características que aumentan la probabilidad de desarrollar un SPD, presente en el 15% de diabéticos durante el curso de su enfermedad. Pinto et al. demostraron mayor prevalencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular (FRCV), de marcadores subclínicos de enfermedad CV, eventos CV y cerebrovasculares previos y nuevos en pacientes con DM y complicaciones de pie (vs DM-pie sano).

Objetivos: evaluar la relación entre riesgo de pie y frecuencia de cardiopatía isquémica (CI) en pacientes diabéticos.
Evaluation of Role of Prognostic Factors on Hearing Outcome in Unilateral Idiopathic Sudden Onset Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Authors: Yadav Namrata , Lal Priti , Bharadwaj Rohit , Yadav Kuldeep
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Owing to its uncertain and multiple possible etiologies, use of multiple empirical treatment regimens and possibility of spontaneous recovery, it becomes important to look for the possible prognostic factors affecting the outcome of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL).
Material and methods: This prospective observational study was conducted with the primary aim of analyzing the role of various possible prognostic factors on the outcome of idiopathic SSNHL including demographic (Age, gender), audio-vestibular (Pre-treatment hearing loss in the affected ear, hearing in the contralateral ear, time elapse between onset of hearing loss and start of treatment, type of hearing loss in term of frequencies affected), presence of tinnitus / vertigo and Comorbidities (Diabetes, Hypothyroidism & Deranged lipid profile/ dyslipidemia).
Result: The absence of vertigo and tinnitus led to better hearing outcomes while raised HbA1c levels, deranged lipids and thyroid profiles adversely affected the outcome.
Conclusion: Vertigo, tinnitus, raised HbA1c levels, deranged lipids and thyroid profiles are possible negative prognostic factors. Better pretreatment hearing levels in the affected and unaffected ears prompted improved recovery.
Recuperação de recursos e racionalização de energia do processamento de Scenedesmus obliquus BR003 para produção de combustíveis e alimentos
Authors:   , Rocha Dilson Novais
Published: September 2023

A viabilidade de uso das microalgas como matéria prima para produção de alimentos e energia depende fortemente dos custos e eficiência energética dos processos utilizados na extração dos compostos de interesse. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os impactos do rompimento celular e da recuperação de energia pela digestão anaeróbia da biomassa residual, na melhoria da eficiência energética do processamento de Scenedesmus obliquus BR003. A cavitação hidrodinâmica (CH) apresenta-se como um método promissor para rompimento celular, devido ao baixo consumo de energia e facilidade de aumento de escala. Com a otimização dos parâmetros operacionais da CH foi possível obter rendimentos de 76,7%, 23,9% e 19,6% para extração de lipídios, proteínas e pigmentos, respectivamente, com o consumo de energia de 0,35MJ kg -1 de microalga (base seca). O consumo de energia foi 5,5, 5,3 e 4,1 vezes menor quando comparado com o rompimento por ultrassom. A digestão anaeróbia da biomassa residual permitiu um incremento de 67,5% de recuperação de energia da biomassa residual após a extração de lipídios, com uso da CH para rompimento celular. Essa rota apresentou uma razão de energia liquida (REL) positiva, indicando que o uso da cavitação hidrodinâmica para rompimento da biomassa de S. obliquus é energeticamente sustentável. Já as rotas que consideraram a extração de proteínas resultaram em menores eficiências energéticas. Contudo a microalga S. obliquus possui elevados teores de proteínas, que podem ser utilizadas para rações e alimentos, e o maior valor deste composto compensa a reduzida eficiência energética do processo. A toxicidade dos solventes na biomassa residual também foi avaliada. Na mistura dos solventes hexano e etanol, o hexano não apresentou efeito significativo, no entanto a concentração efetiva a 50% (CE 50 ) do etanol foi 3,78, 26,97 e 4,97 g L -1 , enquanto a CE 50 do acetato de etila foi 18,74, 18,02 e 5,85 g L -1 para arqueias metanogênicas, S. obliquus e sementes de alface, respectivamente. Por se tratar de um solvente verde com baixa toxicidade, o uso do acetato de etila para extração dos lipídios, permite o uso da biomassa residual para recuperação de recursos e energia. Palavras-chave: Tetradesmus obliquus. Cavitação hidrodinâmica. Razão de energia liquida (REL). Digestão anaeróbia. CE 50. Balanço de energia.
Modelagem do crescimento do pimentão em diferentes regimes hídricos
Authors:   , Silva Adelaide Cristielle Barbosa da
Published: September 2023

Os modelos computacionais têm se tornado ferramentas agregadoras ao processo de gestão agrícola, uma vez que fornecem a previsão de safras. Existem diversos softwares que são utilizados na elaboração de modelos agrícolas. O software STELLA pode ser utilizado para a modelagem agrícola. Este apresenta fácil aplicação e processos dinâmicos de interação entre variáveis ambientais, características da cultura e estimativa do balanço hídrico. Todavia, faz-se necessário à validação dos modelos, para que estes representem adequadamente o sistema físico. Partindo deste pressuposto, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar o uso do software STELLA na modelagem da cultura do pimentão, cultivado na Zona da Mata Mineira. Os dados de entrada referentes às variáveis climáticas foram obtidos da estação meteorológica automática localizada na área experimental. O experimento foi realizado na Universidade Federal de Viçosa, em dois ciclos, cujos dados obtidos foram divididos para calibração (1o ciclo) e validação (2o ciclo) do modelo. O primeiro ciclo ocorreu no ano de 2021 e o segundo em 2022, ambos com 98 dias após transplante (DAT). Foi utilizado o delineamento em blocos ao acaso com quatro níveis de reposição hídrica com base na evapotranspiração da cultura e três repetições. Foram analisadas a produção de matéria seca e o índice de área foliar. A concordância entre os modelos experimental e computacional foi verificada pelo teste “t” e índice “d”. Os valores modelados pelo STELLA foram estatisticamente iguais aos valores mensurados e houve concordância entre as técnicas estudadas. A utilização do software STELLA na modelagem da cultura do pimentão foi útil na simulação das características biométricas da planta e na estimativa do índice de área foliar. Palavras-chave: Irrigação deficitária. Manejo de Irrigação. Modelos de simulação.
“Desbravando a mina”: regulação e capacidades estatais na implementação da política mineral brasileira
Authors:   , Macedo Suélem Viana
Published: September 2023

Este estudo buscou analisar a qualidade da burocracia que integra as agências reguladoras brasileiras, bem como identificar as capacidades do governo federal para centralizar o papel de regular as atividades minerárias, bem como coordenar e implementar as políticas minerais, por meio da Agência Nacional de Mineração (ANM). Assim, dois estudos independentes, porém, complementares, foram desenvolvidos. No primeiro, analisou-se as características da regulocracia federal brasileira, criando-se um índice para medir a sua qualidade. Os resultados indicaram que a qualidade da regulocracia é alta, no geral, porém, quando o índice é desagregado em suas dimensões, algumas agências apresentam melhores indicadores que outras. A agência reguladora que mais se afasta das demais, em termos de menor qualidade, é a ANM. No segundo estudo, ao analisar os fatores que contribuíram para o processo de transformação do Departamento Nacional de Produção Mineral (DNPM) na ANM, verificou- se que a despeito de ela ter sido baseada na proposta de possibilitar a construção de novas capacidades, a ANM assumiu as velhas heranças do DNPM. Ao sintetizar as capacidades analíticas, gerenciais e políticas da ANM, associadas aos recursos e processos, em seus níveis individuais, operacionais e sistêmicos, os resultados indicaram que o déficit de recursos humanos e orçamentário pelo qual passava o DNPM também é a realidade da agência. No geral, os resultados da pesquisa sugerem que a especialização na produção mineral parece enfraquecer o poder do Estado brasileiro em regular a atividade, pois as rendas geradas pela atividade contribuem para que os governantes as utilizem com o objetivo de se perpetuar no poder, aplicando-os em áreas que lhe dão maior retorno político. Por outro lado, o órgão regulador permanece sem a atenção devida, o que incapacita os seus líderes de formularem e implementarem políticas adequadas e a agência de entregar serviços de qualidade, favorecendo a falta de apoio público e político. Em termos de avanços teóricos, esta pesquisa demonstra que a análise das capacidades regulatórias do governo federal brasileiro, sob a ótica do modelo teórico desenvolvido por Wu, Ramesh e Howlett (2015) e incrementado por Chenboonthai e Watanabe (2018), pode ser aplicada na compreensão da regulação do setor mineral. Palavras-chave: Agências reguladoras. Capacidades Estatais. Mineração. Burocracia.
Avaliação de proteases exógenas em dietas para frangos de corte
Authors:   , Almeida Bruno Figueiredo de
Published: September 2023

Três experimentos foram realizados com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito da adição de proteases exógenas no desempenho de frangos de corte e nos valores de energia metabolizável e digestibilidade de proteína bruta (PB) das dietas. Foram utilizados 1440, 384 e 432 frangos de corte machos, da linhagem Cobb 500, pesados e distribuídos em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, nos ensaios de desempenho, metabolismo e digestibilidade, respectivamente. Os tratamentos experimentais utilizados no presente estudo foram os seguintes: Controle positivo (CP, dieta basal); controle negativo (CN = CP – 20%PB); CN adicionado da protease A; CN adicionado da protease B; CN adicionado da protease C; CN adicionado da protease D; CN adicionado da protease E; CN adicionado da protease F. No ensaio de digestibilidade, além dos tratamentos solicitados, houve a inclusão de uma dieta isenta de proteína para mensurar as perdas endógenas basais. As dietas experimentais foram formuladas para atender as exigências dos animais. As dietas controle negativo sofreram redução de PB e os principais aminoácidos utilizando o conceito de proteína ideal. A redução de PB da ração não teve impacto no consumo de ração dos animais, porém, impactou negativamente o ganho de peso médio e a conversão alimentar, em ambas as fases avaliadas no experimento de desempenho. A adição das proteases C e D aumentou o ganho de peso dos animais alimentados com a dieta controle negativo, embora não influenciou a conversão alimentar. No ensaio de metabolismo, não houveram diferenças significativas (P>0,05) para os valores de energia metabolizável aparente e energia metabolizável aparente corrigida para o balanço de nitrogênio. No ensaio de digestibilidade, observou-se que a protease F melhorou a digestibilidade da PB em frangos de corte alimentados com dieta com redução de PB. A utilização de proteases exógenas melhora o desempenho e aumenta a digestibilidade da proteína bruta de frangos de corte alimentados com dieta com deficiência de proteína, não havendo efeitos na energia metabolizável. A adição de proteases exógenas não recuperou o desempenho perdido pela redução de PB. Palavras-chave: Protease. Frangos de corte. Proteína bruta.
Анализ конкуренции и уровня доминирования на рынке информационных технологий в сегменте информационной безопасности
Authors: Володин С.Д. , Власов Н.Д.
Published: September 2023

Развитие российского рынка информационных технологий (ИТ) характеризуется усложнением его структуры. Сегменты, которые раньше рассматривались как непосредственная часть ИТ отрасли, сегодня имеют достаточную величину и самостоятельность, чтобы быть выделенными в отдельный рынок. В работе показано, что рынок информационной безопасности (ИБ) на территории РФ достаточно сформировался и имеет заметное влияние на развитие всего ИТ сектора экономики. Статья нацелена на исследование российского рынка ИБ. Рассматривается структура этого рынка с точки зрения теории экономического доминирования для определения компаний с наибольшим потенциалом к росту и развитию. Выявлены основные сегменты рынка ИБ в России. В качестве основного инструментария была применена матрица SV (strength/variety) для оценки уровня доминирования в отрасли. Выявлено, что рынок с 2015 г. претерпевал существенные изменения и к 2022 г. стал высококонцентрированным с доминирующей ролью нескольких альфа-компаний. Проведено исследование фирм, чья деятельность направлена на оказание услуг ИБ. Намечены основные векторы развития рынка после ухода иностранных компаний.
«Ультраурбанизм и аглоцентризм» vs «единая система расселения»: актуальность дискуссии сорокалетней давности
Authors: Дружинин А.Г. , Кузнецова О.В.
Published: September 2023

В начале 1980-х гг. в нашей стране развернулась дискуссия по концептуальным подходам в геоурбанистике, ярким событием которой стала публикация в 1982 г. статьи Н.Т. Агафонова, С.Б. Лаврова и Б.С. Хорева «О некоторых ошибочных концепциях в урбанистике». По истечении четырех десятилетий основные идеи этих ученых не потеряли своей актуальности и дают основу для осмысления нынешних задач пространственного развития России. Речь идет о необходимости оценки процессов урбанизации как результата трансформации экономики и общества, формирования представлений о единой системе расселения, возрождения с учетом современных реалий экономического районирования.
Схемы теплоснабжения городов России 10 лет спустя: опыт, проблемы, тенденции
Authors: Пузаков В.С.
Published: September 2023

В статье приведен анализ текущей ситуации в сфере теплоснабжения и произошедшим изменениям в отрасли за 2016–2020 гг., представлен анализ схем теплоснабжения ряда поселений и городских округов, включая особенности и текущие проблемы систем централизованного теплоснабжения, предложены показатели для сравнительной оценки схем теплоснабжения территорий, включая оценку перспективных сценариев развития систем теплоснабжения.
Траектория достижения углеродной нейтральности Республики Корея: вызов для российских энергоресурсов
Authors: Дёмина О.В. , Мазитова М.Г.
Published: September 2023

Результатом общемировой тенденции энергоперехода являются изменение масштабов и структуры мировых энергетических рынков, перераспределение ролей традиционных поставщиков и потребителей. В статье анализируется энергетическая политика Республики Корея, как одного из крупных сегментов мирового рынка, описываются возможные варианты выхода на траекторию достижения углеродной нейтральности, продуцируемые ими изменения спроса и потребности в импорте по видам энергоресурсов, оцениваются возможные последствия для российских энергоресурсов с учетом санкционных ограничений.
Factors Contributing to Low Self-Esteem among Students in Mixed Secondary Schools in Soweto, Embakasi East Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Kibuthu Jane , Muasa Wambua Pius
Published: September 2023

Adolescence is a critical stage in life which affects all people during this time. Self-esteem is the self-worth a person feels the value that people put on themselves. It affects the psychological and physical growth of adolescents. It is the time when adolescents find their identity as they negotiate through life. It is the time that they lay the foundation for their academic life and their future. Global view in collaboration with UNICEF and other Non-Governmental Organizations has played a role to ensure that school going adolescents have high esteem to promote school performance. As much as these bodies have worked to promote high self esteem, students continue to manifest low self-esteem in Soweto, Embakasi East Sub-County, Nairobi. Therefore, this study had two research questions: What are indicators of low self-esteem among students in mixed secondary schools in Soweto, Embakasi East County, Nairobi, Kenya and what are the factors contributing to low self-esteem among students in mixed secondary schools in Soweto, Embakasi East County, Nairobi, Kenya. The study employed exploratory research design. Through purposive sampling, 15 participants were selected to participate in the study. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed that the indicators of low self-esteem among secondary school students in Soweto, Embakasi East Sub-County, Nairobi were lack of self-acceptance, sense of rejection and lack of confidence. Moreover, the results showed that the major factors contributing to low self-esteem among the secondary school were negative peer pressure, mistreatment, sense of rejection and poor performance. The study recommends the schools to strengthen guidance and counselling to help the students deal with indicators of low self-esteem and factors contributing to low self-esteem. Also, the Government may need to employ qualified counsellors and psychologists in secondary schools to help students towards handling problems that cannot be addressed by paraprofessionals. Finally, counsellors and psychologists need to sensitize parents and other caregivers on handling the factors leading to low self-esteem among their children other than leaving the responsibility alone with the educators. The study recommends future studies to use quantitative or mixed method approach in order to have in-depth understanding of self-esteem among secondary school students.
The Interplay between Strategic Planning and Firm Competitiveness
Authors: Barante Dr. Daniel Masaga
Published: September 2023

Organizations around the world are progressively adopting strategic planning practices with the anticipation of yielding improved performance outcomes to attain competitive advantage. Previous research primarily focused on the direct correlation between strategic planning and performance, overlooking the nuances of the individual steps comprising the strategic planning process. The execution and extent of each step within this process can potentially influence the anticipated outcomes of strategic planning efforts. The study sought to test the influence of strategy formulation, strategy selection, strategy implementation and monitoring and evaluation on the competitiveness of manufacturing firms in Kenya. Quantitative analysis was utilized with the aim of empirically ascertaining the correlation between the variables of interest, employing relevant statistical techniques for data analysis. The chosen methodology was centered on a survey design, which proved to be the most fitting technique for effectively accomplishing the research objectives. The primary focus of the study was on top-level management individual (chief executive officers, general managers, and line managers) where sample sizes of 71 top managers in the manufacturing sector were involved in the study. The results of the correlation analysis underscore a robust association between strategic planning and firm competitivess. Moreover, it is noteworthy that all strategic planning steps, including strategy formulation, strategy selection, and establishing implementation, and monitoring and evaluation exhibited positive correlations with organizational competitiveness.
FINANCIAMENTO DA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA: PRINCIPAIS PROGRAMAS, IMPACTOS E SEUS DESAFIOS
Authors: Carvalho Dias da Silva Alvaro , Pereira Correia Jorge Luiz , Da Silva Celia Maria , Silva Gois Agamenon José
Published: September 2023

A educação é um direito de todos e dever do Estado, família, sociedade e um corpo de instituições existentes no escopo organizacional, sendo a garantia assegurada na Constituição Federal de 1988, especialmente em seu art. 205. Contemplando o bojo de necessidades institucionais, suas funções administrativas e finalísticas, a fim de manter o seu funcionamento, a sustentabilidade e a manutenção de suas atividades precípuas, os fundos e programas de investimentos foram constituídos como formas de equiparar essa realidade, distribuindo recursos e incentivando a democratização do ensino e autonomia financeira das escolas. Logo, o objetivo do presente estudo foi de discutir o papel do financiamento da Educação Básica no Brasil, apresentando os principais programas e fundos, seus impactos preliminares e os seus desafios no sistema socioeducativo. Metodologicamente, esta pesquisa foi realizada com ênfase em pesquisa bibliográfica, de revisão de literatura, com a análise qualitativa, além de exploratória e explicativa. Foram levantados estudos nas principais plataformas de pesquisa online, considerando o período de publicação entre 2018 e 2023, contudo sem prescindir de bibliografias mais tradicionais na área em discussão. Concluiu-se, da leitura dos achados científicos, que os fundos e programas de financiamento da Educação Básica, a exemplo do Fundeb e FNDE, dentre outros, constituíram-se em ferramentas transformadoras da realidade educacional brasileira, contudo não foram suficientes para explicar as desigualdades, problemáticas e carências institucionais engendradas nesse escopo, oriundos de outros aspectos intrínsecos ou extrínsecos ao sistema como um todo.
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS AND IMPACT ON THE LABOUR MARKET IN MONTENEGRO
Authors: Milika Mirkovic  , Vojin Golubovic
Published: September 2023

During the period 2000–2022, the total population in Montenegro increased. However, the age structure of the population has changed, where changes are observed in the direction of a decrease in the number of young people compared to the older age group. The share of the population under the age of 15 decreased by 3 pp. in the observed period, while the share of the population over the age of 65 increased by nearly 4 pp. The aging of the population affects different segments of society. This paper analyses the impact of population aging on the state of the labour market, starting from the assumption that demographic trends in the coming period will have a significant impact on reducing the size of the workforce, but that labour market indicators will record favourable trends. Data on demographic trends for the period 2000–2022, MONSTAT’s projections of the population until 2060, as well as data on the most important indicators of the labour market were used. We have come to the result that in the coming decades, the labour supply will decrease, but that the employment rate will record growth and the unemployment rate will decrease until 2040.
Follow-up of patients with head and neck tumors: a set of recommendations of the Czech Cooperative Group for Head and Neck Cancer
Authors: Zábrodský Michal , Klozar Jan , Vošmik Milan , Jirkovská Michaela , Pár Ivan , Pospíšková Markéta , Pála Miloslav
Published: September 2023

The objective of oncological therapy for head and neck tumors is to cure patients with optimal functional outcomes. Patient care includes pre-treatment diagnosis, therapy planning, implementation, and consistent follow-up. Dispensary includes not only the search for possible recurrence of the original disease, but also the management of side effects of treatment, such as pain, eating disorders, psychotherapeutic support, dental care, and others. Available recommendations from international and national organizations suggest physical examination of patients with various types of imaging methods for follow-up, usually completed after five years from the end of therapy. However, there is no clear guidance on the optimal composition of follow-up programs that balance sufficient sensitivity and accuracy in detecting tumor recurrence with a sustainable personnel and financial burden on the healthcare system. Objective data do not support intensive monitoring programs as they do not improve oncological results, and implementing them requires finding compromise schemes. Imaging methods are an integral part of follow-up programs, with PET-CT recommended 3–4 months after treatment-related metabolic changes subside. Chest CT has a higher sensitivity than plain X-ray for detecting lung involvement, but its effect on improving outcomes is not clear. HPV- and EBV-associated malignancies have different patterns of metastasis occurrence, and are no definite data yet known that would support a change in the dispensary algorithms of this group of patients. Key words guidelines – head and neck tumors – dispensary care – imaging methods – follow-up – survival – quality of life
Dia gnosis of heterotopic gastric mucosa of the upper esophagus and its eff ect on the laryngeal mucosa
Authors: Enter Michal , Syrovátka Jakub , Merenda Martin
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Heterotopic gastric mucosa of the proximal esophagus (IP – inlet patch) is an islet of gastric mucosa close to the upper esophageal sfincter. Its cells may be able to produce acids and digestive enzymes. Methodology: Prospective study from 2020–2021 follows patients of groups A and B who underwent gastroduodenal endoscopic procedure or direct esophagoscopy in general anesthesia. In group C, patients with confirmed inlet patch underwent ENT videoendoscopic procedure to asses any laryngeal mucosa damage. Results: The prevalence of IP in our group was determined to be 4.87%. We diagnosed 40 IPs out of 821 examinations performed. Group C does not show any signs of laryngeal mucosal damage in patients with inlet patch. Conclusion: The prevalence of IP in the Nový Jičín region was 4.87%. In our study group, we didn’t find any significant laryngeal mucosal damage in patients with IP. t is necessary to think about IP in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux without the effect of conservative therapy as a possible cause of difficulties. In the treatment of extraoesophageal reflux, which is difficult to influence with conservative therapy, it is advisable to supplement the gastrofibroscopic examination with a focus on the evidence of IP and its biopsy. Keywords: heterotopic gastric mucosa – inlet patch – GERD – extraesophageal reflux – rigid esophagoscopy
Technical Note: Study on Accelerated Corrosion Behavior and Mechanism of X80 Pipeline Steel Welded Joint Under Cyclic Salt Spray Test
Authors: Ji Hongchao , Li Mengmeng , Kang Naizheng , Wang Xiuli , Huo Yuanming
Published: September 2023

The corrosion behavior of X80 pipeline steel double-sided submerged arc welded joints in a marine atmospheric environment was simulated by cyclic salt spray accelerated corrosion test. The corrosion behavior and mechanism of X80 pipeline steel welded joints were studied by means of scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and electrochemical test, and the current effect of welded joints was evaluated by means of macroscopic and microscopic morphology, corrosion weight loss, corrosion product composition, polarization curve, and impedance spectrum of samples with different cycles. The results show that with the extension of corrosion time, the corrosion morphology of each region of the welded joint changes from the initial uniform corrosion to a large difference. During the whole process, the surface fluctuation of the base-metal area is small, and no obvious pitting pits are observed. Cracks are gradually generated in the heat-affected zone and the weld metal, and as the cracks expand, the surface pits deepen. The corrosion rate of the three regions of the welded joint showed a trend of rapid increase-slow decrease-slow increase-slow decrease. It provides conditions for further research on the simulation and correlation of accelerated corrosion tests.
Diálogos críticos sobre o ensino de línguas adicionais: da sala de aula às políticas linguísticas
Authors: Farias Priscila , Da Silva Leonardo , Pimentel Siqueira Domingos Sávio
Published: September 2023

Apresentação dos artigos do dossiê Um Olhar Crítico Para a Educação de Línguas Adicionais: Possibilidades Pedagógicas e Formativas, publicado no Volume 41, número 1, jan./mar., 2023, da revista Perspectiva.
Noisy band selection based on the integration of the Stacked-Autoencoder and Convolutional Neural Network approaches for hyperspectral data.
Authors: JIJÓN-PALMA Mario Ernesto , AMISSE Caisse , MACUÁCUA Jaime Carlos , CENTENO Jorge Antonio Silva
Published: September 2023

The presence of noise on hyperspectral images causes degradation and hinders efficiency of processing for land cover classification. In this sense, removing noise or detecting noisy bands automatically on hyperspectral images becomes a challenge for research in remote sensing. To cope this problem, an integrated model (SAE-1DCNN) is presented in this study, based on Stacked-Autoencoders (SAE) and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) algorithms for the selection and exclusion of noisy bands. The proposed model employs convolutional layers to improve the performance of autoencoders focused on discriminating the training data by analyzing the hyperspectral signature of the pixel. Thus, in the SAE-1DCNN model, information can be compressed, and then redundant information can be detected and extracted by taking advantage of the efficiency of the deep architecture based on the convolutional and pooling layers. Hyperspectral data from the AVIRIS (Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer) sensor were used to evaluate the performance of the proposed automatic method based on feature selection. The results showed effectiveness to identify noisy bands automatically, suggesting that the proposed methodology was found to be promising and can be an alternative to identify noisy bands within the scope of hyperspectral data pre-processing.

Keywords: noisy bands; feature selection; convolutional neural network; stacked-autoencoders; hyperspectral data
The First and Second Letters to the Thessalonians
Authors: Fee Gordon D.
Published: September 2023

In this commentary Gordon Fee aims first and foremost to offer a fresh exposition of the text of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He shows the reader what is in the biblical text, what the text meant in the first century, and what it means now. Fee reveals the logic of each argument or narrative before moving on to the details of each verse, and he concludes each section with a theological-practical reflection on the meaning of the text today. Among other things, Fee explores the occasion for writing for each epistle, restoring 2 Thessalonians to the place it deserves as a full companion to the first letter, rather than merely a tagalong to 1 Thessalonians.
The Letter to the Philippians
Authors: Hansen G. Walter
Published: September 2023

In this commentary G. Walter Hansen offers rich exposition of the text of Philippians as well as wisdom and maturity in its application. In so doing he emphasizes partnership — the social and corporate dimensions of community — in the progress of the gospel.

After a select bibliography, Hansen's introduction sets forth the historical setting of the church in Philippi, the nature and occasion of the letter, and a preview of two key themes — the gospel of Christ and the community in Christ. The commentary itself discusses Philippians in light of these themes, considering Paul's greetings, reports of gospel ministry, imperatives for citizens worthy of the gospel, recommendations of two Christ-like servants, and disclosures of his personal experience. Hansen's treatment as a whole is distinctive for the way it draws out and highlights the themes of partnership, citizenship, and friendship in Paul's Philippian letter.
Comparison of Characteristics of Methotrexate Tolerant and Intolerant Patients Having Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Saif Saba , Kitchlew Rizwana , Kakalia Spenta , Azeem Butt Bilal
Published: September 2023

Objectives: To compare the characteristics of methotrexate-tolerant and intolerant patients having rheumatoid arthritis. To determine the association of methotrexate intolerance with the patient and disease-related factors. Method: This cross-sectional study was carried out at the rheumatology department of Combined Military Hospital Lahore from 31st April to 30th June 2022. It included 181 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients using methotrexate (MTX) for > 3 months. Patient demographic variables, disease duration and activity, and information regarding MTX intake were recorded. English methotrexate intolerance severity score (MISS) questionnaire was used to calculate MTX intolerance. Different variables were compared between methotrexate-tolerant and intolerant patients. Association of age, disease duration, and activity, MTX route/dose with MTX intolerance was determined. Results: The majority of patients were females 140(77%). The median disease duration was 6(1-40) years. MTX intolerance was found in 48(26.5%) of RA patients. Intolerant patients had a higher disease activity score (DAS 28>5.1 in 20.8 vs 3.8%; P = 0.002) and longer duration of MTX intake in months (23.5 vs 12; p=0.018) compared to tolerant patients. Additionally, MTX intolerance was associated with younger age, longer disease duration and higher MTX dose>10mg/wk (P=0.007, P=0.025, P=0.050). There was no significant difference between the two groups in gender, marital status, education, and use of other DMARDs or steroids. (P >0.05). Conclusion: There was a significant association between age, disease duration, and MTX dose with MTX intolerance. We also noted a significant association between disease activity and route of intake with MTX intolerance but this was lost when adjusted for multiple confounders.
ՈՒՍՈՒՑՉԻ ԵՎ ԱՇԱԿԵՐՏԻ ՄԻՋԵՎ ԱՌԱՋԱՑԱԾ ԿՈՆՖԼԻԿՏՆԵՐԻ ՊԱՏՃԱՌՆԵՐԸ ԵՎ ԴՐԱՆՑ ՀԱՂԹԱՀԱՐՄԱՆ ՈՒՂԻՆԵՐԸ / THE CAUSES OF CONFLICTS
BETWEEN THE TEACHER AND THE STUDENT AND THE WAYS TO
OVERCOME THEM
Authors: MISKARYAN MARINE , ARAKELYAN SEDA
Published: September 2023

Pedagogical communication creates many conflict situations, as the
school is not only a source of intellectual wealth, but also a key factor for the
regulation of interpersonal relationships and socialization. School conflicts are
impossible to eliminate, so it is important to reduce their intensity so that it
does not have a negative impact on the educational process.The article
presents the results of experimental data obtained from the research on the
nature of professional deformations of teachers working in RA schools, their
role in the emergence of conflict with students, the peculiarities of students'
choice of behavior in conflict situations, the main causes of conflicts and ways
to overcome them. The methodological instructions can be used by school
psychologists and educators to identify students' conflicts, as well as to
improve the process of teachers' professional development.
Psoriatic arthritis
Authors: Kurman T. A. , Malaeva E. G. , Tsitko E. V. , Liakhno I. V. , Feshchanka M. A. , Karpenko E. E.
Published: September 2023

Psoriasis is a chronic non-infectious autoimmune disease, dermatosis, affecting mainly the skin. Usually psoriasis is manifested by the formation of red, excessively dry, raised spots above the surface of the skin — the so-called papules, which merge with each other, forming plaques. These papules by their nature are the sites of chronic inflammation and excessive proliferation of lymphocytes, macrophages and keratinocytes of the skin, as well as excessive angiogenesis.Psoriatic arthritis (arthopathic psoriasis) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints, spine and entheses, which can be observed in patients with psoriasis.The article presents a clinical case of psoriatic arthritis. The analysis of literature sources, clinical data, and laboratory results was carried out.
VIOLENT CRIME AND SECURITY CHALLENGES: ‘POLICE-PUBLIC BLAME GAME’ IN GHANA
Authors: Halidu Musah
Published: September 2023

Violent crime such as robbery, assault, murder, sexual and domestic violence, undermine the economic and social rights of the people and distorts society’s attempts to achieve a decent and dignified life for all. To reverse the situation, in Ghana, the police have been charged with the primary responsibility of maintaining domestic security. The emerging development in the country, however, has been the blame game between the police and the public in respect of the perceived failure in security governance for the citizenry. This study examined this blame game using Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of Savannah Region as a case study. To be able to achieve the intended objective, 102 respondents were selected through both probability and non-probability sampling techniques in a convergent sequential mixed method design. Expert administered questionnaire and interviews were employed as the main methods of data collection. The study found that non-prosecution of criminals, bribery and corruption, police-criminal relationship, inadequate logistics and police personnel and stakeholders’ interference in security management, cumulatively were responsible for the low level of security administration in the study area. The study concluded that both the police and the public are responsible for the defective security architecture in the study community. Since crime impacts multiple facets of society in ways that the police and government may not be aware of until those interests are taken into consideration during project development and implementation, the study recommends a multi-sector collaboration involving the government, the police and the public to improve security governance in the area.

Keywords: Crime, Violence, Security, Police, Citizenry, Peace Architecture.
Factors Affecting Competition in the Recovery Process of Listed Seafood Industry Firms in Vietnam Stock Market Investigation
Authors:   Faculty of Finance, Banking Academy of Vietnam, 12 Chua Boc Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi City, Vietnam, Pham Manh Tien , Ha Hoa Thi Hanh ,   F14B, Banking Academy of Vietnam, 12 Chua Boc Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi City, Vietnam
Published: September 2023

With the strong development around the world, businesses need to make quick changes to match the market trend and increase their competitiveness with rivals. In addition, a series of disruption events such as wars, epidemics, and so on, are also issues af
AVALIAÇÃO DA ACUIDADE VISUAL PRÉ E PÓS-TRATAMENTO COM AFLIBERCEPTE EM PACIENTES COM DEGENERAÇÃO MACULAR RELACIONADA À IDADE NA FORMA ÚMIDA EM UMA CLÍNICA PRIVADA DO OESTE DO PARANÁ
Authors: Mangialardo Rocio Morales , Machado Roberto Augusto Fernandes
Published: September 2023

A degeneração macular relacionada à idade (DMRI) é uma enfermidade degenerativa da retina subdividida em duas categorias: úmida e seca. A DMRI do tipo úmida constitui uma das principais causas de perda irreversível de visão em idosos, tornando-se uma excelente fonte de estudo. De etiologia indefinida, a DMRI possui uma fisiopatologia complexa onde vários estudos apontam o fator de crescimento endotelial vascular (VEGF) como o principal responsável pela patogênese da doença. Por essa razão, as drogas antiangioênicas têm se tornado um importante alvo para o tratamento da DMRI exsudativa. A partir de uma pesquisa retrospectiva de análise prontuários de portadores de membrana neovascular sub-retiniana na degeneração macular relacionada à idade tratados em uma clínica particular do município de Cascavel/PR, busca-se avaliar a evolução clínica e os resultados para a acuidade visual dos pacientes após a terapia com o medicamento aflibercepte (anti-VEGF).