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Use of Technology in the Management and Treatment of Prediabetes, A New Era: A Case Report Series
Authors:   Ragus Healthcare Pvt, ltd., Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Mattilda Raymond Annie
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The escalating prevalence of prediabetes has positioned it as a silent precursor to a looming public health crisis, particularly as it paves the way for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This case series report explores the transformative role of technology, specifically the Sugar Fit’s Diabetes Reversal and Management Program (SDRMP), in the treatment and management of prediabetic patients. Methods: The case series follows the progress of two patients aged 31-44 with prediabetes utilizing the SDRMP to prevent the progression to diabetes. The interventions for both patients involved continuous glucose monitoring, personalized nutrition plans, fitness strategies, and behavioral modifications. The patients also engaged in regular communication with their life coaches through the Sugar Fit application, ensuring ongoing support and adherence to the program. Results: The results revealed significant improvements in glycemic control, lipid profiles, and overall well-being. The first patient, a 44-year-old male, demonstrated a successful return to normal glycemic control in 177 days through a comprehensive approach involving dietary changes, exercise, and lifestyle modifications. The second patient, a 31-year-old male, achieved normal glycemic control in a comparable timeframe, showcasing the effectiveness of the SDRMP. Discussion and Conclusion: These cases demonstrate that patients were able to adhere to the goals of care, preventing the progression of prediabetes to diabetes and improving insulin resistance. The study also underscores the potential impact of technology on public health outcomes, bridging the gap between traditional interventions and the evolving needs of a tech-savvy population. The synergy between healthcare expertise and technological innovation not only arrests the progression of prediabetes but also contributes to a broader societal shift towards metabolic well-being, paving the way for a healthier future. Future monitoring is essential to ensure the maintenance of lifestyle modifications and continued success in preventing diabetes.
Atrioseptostomía con balón bajo guía ecocardiográfica y fluoroscópica en pacientes con cardiopatías congénitas menores de 3 meses en un centro pediátrico de referencia nacional
Authors: Catalán Cabrera Alex , Condori Alvino Karen , Medina Durand Mónica , Galvez-Arévalo Ricardo
Published: September 2024

Objective. Balloon atrioseptostomy is an emergency procedure in congenital heart diseases requiring an atrial septal defect to increase cardiac output in right-sided obstructive lesions or to improve mixing in patients with transposition of the great arteries. This procedure is currently performed with both fluoroscopy and echocardiography. The main objective is to describe our experience with the use of balloon atrioseptostomy under echocardiographic and fluoroscopic guidance in patients under 3 months. Materials and methods. A descriptive, comparative and retrospective study in patients in whom balloon atrioseptostomy was performed under echocardiographic and fluoroscopic guidance between 2018 and 2023 in a referral hospital in Peru. Results. 36 patients were analyzed, of which 21 were from the fluoroscopy group. and 15 patients from the echocardiography group. More than 2/3 of the cases were males, and more than 60% of patients in both groups had transposition of the great vessels. No significant differences were found in terms of ventilatory support and inotropic support. The success of the procedure was 100% in both groups, without complications. Conclusion. Both balloon atrioseptostomy performed by fluoroscopy and those performed by echocardiography were successful and without complications, emphasizing that the one performed by echocardiography is performed in the patient’s crib, avoiding the transfer of the critical unit to the angiography room and without the use of radiation.
Managers’ Toxic Masculinity Erodes Employees’ Work Ethics in Private Institutions of DRC’s City of Bukavu
Authors: Mugisho Ndabuli , Umumararungu Christine
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This research has explored views of employees in Bukavu (DRC) private institutions regarding ways managers’ toxic masculinity damages employers’ work ethics at workplace.
Methodology: Researchers conducted this qualitative study in the city of Bukavu between April and June 2024 with randomly selected 25 respondents from five private institutions. Respondents were Congolese females and males whose ages varied between 19 and 63. Data was collected via face-to-face focus group discussions, with in-depth interviews. The theories of masculinity and control guided the research. Masculinity posits that managers must exert power and control over their employees at workplace. Managers resorting to toxic masculinity damage the ethics of their workers, which can affect productivity.
Findings: Results reveal how a manager may use toxic masculinity to deride the workers, which kills their appreciation and motivation for work. Managers applying domination, homophobia, giving poor and unfair salaries, abusing employees and discriminating against them are perpetuating toxic masculinity in their institutions. These factors are demotivating and destructive agents for employees’ ethics at work because they convey toxic masculinity through power and control, all causing work unproductivity.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The research suggests that employers should develop progressive masculinity at work by valuing and respecting the workers. The perspective can boost collaboration; sustain commitment and harmony at work. Socializing constructive manliness can create a conducive work environment in private institutions of Bukavu, increase workers’ commitment to work, as well as the production.
Shelter in Uncertainty: Evaluating Gold and Bitcoin as Safe Havens Against G7 Stock Market Indices During Global Crises
Authors: Snene Manzli Yasmine , Jeribi Ahmed
Published: September 2024

This paper investigates the hedging and safe haven capacity of gold and Bitcoin against the G7 stock market indices during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine military conflict, and the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. Using a novel Quantile-VAR connectedness approach, the results show that, at the median quantile, both gold and Bitcoin act as effective hedges during normal market conditions and strong safe-haven assets during the three crises. Gold emerges as the most prominent safe haven asset, outperforming Bitcoin, especially during the war and the SVB collapse. Among the G7 stock market indices, the Japanese and the American stocks may be used as risk diversifiers during crises. As for the rest of the G7 stocks, they are regarded as “risk-on” investments.  Next, we assessed the robustness of our results at various quantiles. We found them to be generally consistent with the outcomes obtained at the median quantile, with one exception related to the S&P500.The results show that the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war are much stronger than the American banking crisis.
Assessment of Cryptocurrencies Integration into the Financial Market by Applying a Dynamic Equicorrelation Model
Authors: Gomes Graciela , Queirós Mário , Ramos Patrícia
Published: September 2024

This work aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of cryptocurrencies, which have emerged as a unique form within the financial market. While there are numerous cryptocurrencies available, most individuals are only familiar with Bitcoin. This knowledge gap and the lack of literature on the subject motivated the present study to shed light on the key characteristics of cryptocurrencies, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, we seek to investigate the integration of cryptocurrencies within the financial market by applying a dynamic equicorrelation model. The analysis covers ten cryptocurrencies from June 2nd, 2016 to May 25th, 2021. Through the implementation of the dynamic equicorrelation model, we have reached the conclusion that the degree of integration among cryptocurrencies primarily depends on factors such as trading volume, global stock index performance, energy price fluctuations, gold price movements, financial stress index levels, and the index of US implied volatility.
Creativity, Innovation, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Performance: A Proposed Mediating Framework in North East Nigeria
Authors: Girei Adamu Ahmed , Digil Rafiatu Ahmad , Duhu Hauwa Adamu
Published: September 2024

Creativity and innovation served as a mechanism for actualizing and achieving the goal of any business.it plays a positive impact toward improving SMEs performance. This study objective is to propose a framework for examining the mediating effect of creativity between innovation and SMEs performance in North East Nigeria. Small and medium scale enterprises are essential to economic development as they help boost the economic activities and employment opportunities in every country. SMES significantly contribute to the growth and expansion of the worldwide economies, most importantly the developing nations. SME performance will be the dependent variable, while the innovation will serve as the independent variable of the study. It is suggested that empirical research be conducted on the relationship between the study variables across multiple states and region of Nigeria.
Exploring Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction among Public School Teachers: A Comprehensive Study
Authors: Abdulpatta Arsan H. , Pelotos Luisita V. , Segundo Tirso P.
Published: September 2024

This study investigated job satisfaction among public elementary school teachers in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, focusing on factors such as classroom resources, workload, parent-teacher relationships, collaboration, work-life balance policies, and student behavior management. Using a quantitative descriptive approach with purposive sampling and self-made survey questionnaires, the study found high overall job satisfaction, with a mean score of 4.49 (Very High). Teachers also reported high satisfaction in areas such as feeling valued and appreciated (mean = 4.43), motivation to continue teaching (mean = 4.46), and willingness to recommend the school to others (mean = 4.22). The mean score for factors influencing satisfaction was 4.11 (High), indicating some areas for improvement. ANOVA analysis revealed significant differences in job satisfaction related to factors like classroom resources, workload, parent-teacher relationships, collaboration, work-life balance policies, and student behavior management (F(5, 54) = 14.00, p < .001). Post hoc tests highlighted significant differences in satisfaction levels between classroom resources and other factors, though workload and time demands did not differ significantly from parent-teacher relationships or other aspects such as collaboration and work-life balance. The findings emphasize that a supportive work environment, effective resources, and strong collaborative practices are crucial for maintaining high job satisfaction. To further enhance job satisfaction, it is recommended to improve access to technology, provide comprehensive training in behavior management, and ensure timely updates and replacements for teaching materials. Addressing these areas will help in optimizing the work environment and support continued positive outcomes in public elementary schools in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
Procedimiento, lectura e interpretación de cápsula endoscópica
Authors: Costa Valeria Atenea , González-Suárez Begoña , Galiano Maria Teresa
Published: September 2024

La cápsula endoscópica (CE) es una técnica de diagnóstico por imagen mínimamente invasiva, que consiste en una cápsula desechable que viaja a través del sistema digestivo, transmitiendo imágenes a una grabadora de datos. La CE ha emergido como una herramienta para explorar el intestino delgado; sin embargo, la falta de estandarización en la interpretación y en la terminología ha sido un desafío en la comunidad médica. Este artículo propone directrices para la realización, lectura e interpretación de la CE, destacando su utilidad en una variedad de indicaciones.
Colonoscopia convencional vs colonoscopia asistida por capuchón: ¿existen diferencias en el rendimiento de la colonoscopia?
Authors: Duarte-Chang Calixto , Zuñiga Cisneros Julio , Da Silva Rodriguez Ramiro
Published: September 2024

Introducción: La colonoscopia es el método estándar para el diagnóstico del cáncer colorrectal. Se han implementado diversos dispositivos para lograr una intubación cecal más rápida y una menor incomodidad para el paciente, pero sus resultados en relación a la detección de pólipos y adenomas han sido inconsistentes. Objetivo: Determinar si existe diferencia entre la colonoscopia convencional (CC) vs colonoscopia con capuchón (CAC) en el rendimiento diagnóstico para detección de adenomas. Materiales y métodos: El presente es un estudio controlado aleatorizado prospectivo que comparó el rendimiento diagnóstico de la CAC con la CC en la detección de adenoma en un hospital de referencia. Resultados: Se incluyeron 131 pacientes que fueron randomizados a colonoscopia convencional (n=64) y colonoscopia con capuchón (n=67). La colonoscopia con capuchón estuvo asociada a menor tiempo de intubación cecal (6 min vs 7,5min, p=0,005) y a mayor probabilidad de intubación ileal (RR: 1,62; 1,21-2,17). No encontramos diferencia en la probabilidad de detección de adenomas (RR: 0,836; 0,322-2,17) o pólipos (RR: 1,07; 0,602-1,919). Conclusión: En nuestro estudio, la colonoscopia con capuchón se asoció a menor tiempo de intubación cecal y mayor probabilidad de intubación ileal. No encontramos diferencias con la tasa de deteccion de adenomas. Existe una tendencia a una mayor detección de adenomas, con la CAC, en colon derecho, aunque esta diferencia no fue estadísticamente significativa.
Estrategia de indización y visibilidad web de la Revista Cubana de Tecnología de la Salud
Authors: Araujo-Inastrilla Carlos Rafael , Llosa-Santana Mayelin , Gutiérrez-Vera Dayami , Cárdenas Hernández Dalila , Manzanet-Valladares Katherine
Published: September 2024

La indización consiste en registrar datos e informaciones ordenados en un índice cuyo contenido esté relacionado con los términos de búsqueda, que muestra una ubicación. En la actualidad, el algoritmo que se emplea para indexar una revista científica es un tema poco visible. Implica una necesidad para los profesionales que se encargan de la gestión editorial a la hora de alcanzar los máximos estándares de calidad. Se diseñó una estrategia de indización que contribuya a la visibilidad y el posicionamiento a nivel internacional de la Revista Cubana de Tecnología de la Salud. Se realizó una investigación aplicada entre enero de 2020 y marzo de 2023 en la Revista Cubana de Tecnología de la Salud. La estrategia se desarrolló a través de los métodos generales de la investigación científica, con el apoyo de métodos estadísticos para analizar los primeros resultados.  Se diseñó una estrategia cuyo objetivo fue indexar la revista en los sistemas de indización y resumen de impacto para mejorar su visibilidad y posicionamiento tanto a nivel nacional como internacional. La estrategia constó de cuatro etapas: diagnóstico, planificación, ejecución y evaluación. Se presentaron resultados parciales que demuestran el incremento del número de indexaciones realizadas por la revista.
Computer Graphical Representation of Complex Mathematical Functions in Turbo Basic
Authors: Shoikhedbrod Michael
Published: September 2024

Computer graphic representation of complex mathematical functions plays an important role in the spatial perception of these functions by students. On the other hand, the diversity of spatial forms of complex functions and their beauty allows their use in the design of various architectural and advertising projects. In this article, the author presents an original program written in Turbo Basic, which allows building a spatial image of any given complex mathematical function on the computer screen.
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE OF TARKO-SALE TOWN IN YAMALO-NENETS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT
Authors: Аткина Л.И. , Жукова М.В. , Попов А. С.
Published: September 2024

Формирование зеленой инфраструктуры городов является одним из приоритетов экологических программ России. Если в больших городах подобные исследования проводятся, то для малых городов, тем более для городов Севера, эта проблема не решена и даже не изучена досконально. Примером такого города является г. Тарко-Сале Ямало-Ненецкого автономного округа. Для выявления особенностей зеленой инфраструктуры города было проведено обследование всех объектов озеленения. Кроме изучения архивных материалов и документов градостроительного планирования, были описаны и нанесены на карту насаждения 34 улиц и трех скверов в селитебной части города общей протяженностью 21 230 км, где установлено произрастание 4306 экземпляров деревьев и кустарников. В результате проведенных исследований можно утверждать, что в г. Тарко-Сале как часть инфраструктуры существуют «зеленые ядра», то есть объекты, активно влияющие на микроклимат города. Это крупные парки «Прибрежный» и «Здоровье». Но линейные объекты, которые должны соединять их в единый каркас, очень слабы. Только 30 % протяженности всех улиц имеют густоту посадок вдоль дорог 2–3 экземпляра на 10 метров протяженности, а 13 % улиц вообще не имеют ни деревьев, ни газонов. Зеленую инфраструктуру г. Тарко-Сале можно определить как неполную, слабо функционирующую. Для ее развития необходимо увеличивать количество деревьев во внутригородских линейных элементах озеленения: уличные посадки и малые скверы, вытянутые вдоль улиц.

The development of green infrastructure in cities is one of the priorities of Russia's environmental programs. Such studies are conducted in large cities, but in case of small towns, especially in the North, this problem has not been solved and has not even been thoroughly studied. Tarko-Sale in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District is an example of such town. In order to identify the features of the green infrastructure of the town, a survey of all the landscaping facilities of the town was conducted. In addition to studying archival materials and urban planning documents, plantings of 34 streets and three squares in the residential part of the city with a total length of 21,230 km were described and mapped, where 4,306 specimens of trees and shrubs were found to grow. The research results provide an opportunity to claim that Tarko-Sale has "green cores" as part of the infrastructure, that is, objects influencing greatly the microclimate of the town. These are large parks called Pribrezhniy and Zdorovie. But the linear objects that should connect them into a single frame are very weak. Only 30 % of the length of all streets has a density of plantings of 2–3 items per 10 meters of length along roads, and 13 % of streets have no trees or lawns at all. The green infrastructure of Tarko-Sale can be defined as incomplete, poorly functioning. For its development, it is necessary to increase the number of trees in urban linear landscaping elements: street plantings and small squares stretched along the streets.
Brain Tumor Detection and Classification using YOLOv10 and AI Chatbot Using LLMs
Authors: Sanket Satpute  , Jagruti Khairnar  , Kunal Shinde  , Rohini Sangle  , Prof. Jyoti Thakur
Published: September 2024

The integration of advanced medical imaging techniques and artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly improved the early detection and diagnosis of brain tumors. This paper introduces a novel system for brain tumor detection and classification using the YOLOv10 (You Only Look Once) model, enhanced by an AI chatbot powered by Large Language Models (LLMs). Leveraging the real-time object detection capabilities of YOLOv10, the system accurately classifies brain tumors from MRI images into four categories: Glioma, Meningioma, Pituitary, and No Tumor. This deep learning-based approach ensures swift and precise analysis of complex medical images.
In addition, an AI chatbot is integrated to provide seamless interaction and information retrieval for both patients and healthcare professionals. Utilizing LLMs, the chatbot offers advanced conversational abilities, delivering detailed explanations about tumor types, potential treatments, and further medical advice based on the detected tumor characteristics.
This dual-system approach aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy while providing real-time, accessible support, ultimately improving decision-making for medical practitioners and enhancing patient outcomes. The proposed system exemplifies the synergy between cutting-edge AI technologies and medical diagnostics, showcasing the potential to revolutionize patient care.
Real-Time Surveillance with AI: A Comprehensive Approach to Security and Monitoring
Authors: Kishor Avhad  , Vishal Jadhav  , Sahil Kurhade  , Prof. M. V. Raut
Published: September 2024

The last ten years have been quite phenomenal for artificial intelligence and computer vision. For the past few years, it was unstoppable, with outstanding breakthroughs that moved towards advanced real-time surveillance systems-that wholesome approach to real-time surveillance through the power of AI in technological advancement for accuracy, scalability, and responsiveness. The system integrates facial recognition, object detection, and anomaly detection algorithms to give a very stable, adaptive response to the various facets of surveillance needs, such as public safety, institutional monitoring, and private security. Through deep learning models extracted from comprehensive datasets, the system is able to identify known individuals in real time and trace the movements and unusual behaviors of these people. A discussion of challenges in data privacy, computational efficiency, and false positives goes hand in hand with an in-depth analysis of system architecture, which includes thorough hardware and software configuration descriptions. The experimental results show the potential of the system in real-world environments as an alternate scalable solution for future security infrastructures.
Factores cognitivos que afectan al desarrollo de la Destreza Lectora en estudiantes de segundo año de inglés, educación superior, 2024.
Authors: Vásquez-González Yuliana , Rodríguez-González Isabela , Morán-Ojo Fátima , López-Fernández Rubén
Published: September 2024

La lectura no es simplemente una destreza fundamental; es la puerta de entrada a la adquisición de conocimientos, al desarrollo del pensamiento crítico y al éxito académico y profesional. En el ámbito de la educación superior, los estudiantes de inglés se encuentran con barreras cognitivas que impiden el desarrollo de sus habilidades lectoras. Este estudio pretende identificar los factores cognitivos que afectan al desarrollo de las destrezas lectoras entre los estudiantes de inglés de segundo año de educación superior. Este estudio observacional no experimental empleó una metodología de investigación mixta, utilizando un enfoque transversal prospectivo para comprender los factores cognitivos que influyen en el dominio de la lectura entre estos estudiantes. El marco teórico extraído de una revisión bibliográfica destaca la importancia del vocabulario, la gramática, la fonología, la descodificación y la memoria en la comprensión lectora. Además, sugiere la aplicación de estrategias de lectura para reducir los déficits lectores. A través de la administración de un cuestionario a 27 estudiantes de segundo año de inglés del Centro Regional Universitario de Coclé, se recogieron y analizaron las percepciones respecto a diversos factores
cognitivos que afectan las habilidades lectoras. Los resultados revelaron que el vocabulario aparece como el factor más influyente, con una mayoría significativa de acuerdo con su importancia. Además, la fonología, la memoria y la gramática se identificaron como factores que contribuyen significativamente al desarrollo de las habilidades lectoras. Curiosamente, casi la mitad de los participantes consideraron que las destrezas de descodificación eran neutrales. Estos resultados subrayan el papel fundamental del vocabulario y la fonología en la formación de la competencia lectora entre los estudiantes de segundo curso de inglés, al tiempo que destacan la importancia de abordar los problemas de memoria.  El estudio sugiere la aplicación de estrategias específicas dirigidas a mejorar las destrezas lectoras con el fin de reducir el impacto negativo de estos factores cognitivos y apoyar eficazmente el progreso académico de los estudiantes.
RESONANCIA EN JUEGO: determinación teórica de recomendaciones de diseño para audiojuegos que emplean la ecolocalización
Authors: Müller Bravo Nicolás
Published: September 2024

A pesar del creciente desarrollo en el ámbito de la accesibilidad a experiencias vídeo-lúdicas enfocado en las  poblaciones afectadas por algún grado de discapacidad visual, estás aún se topan con limitaciones que dificultan su relación con los videojuegos. En este contexto, los audiojuegos se presentan como una relevante tipología lúdica que puede proveer un marco experiencial de carácter más universal e inclusivo. A través del análisis, comparación y complementación teórica de referentes, se presenta una indagación centrada en el estudio de lineamientos y recomendaciones de diseño de audiojuegos enfocados específicamente en el uso de la ecolocalización como estrategia de jugabilidad, en consideración del potencial de este recurso como herramienta de percepción y navegación espacial, y de la relevancia actual que las experiencias inmersivas, los entornos virtuales y la realidad aumentada poseen, con la intención de formular un listado de estrategias para abordar el desarrollo de experiencias audio-lúdicas basadas en este tipo de audio-localización, de identificar problemáticas específicas relacionadas con su diseño, y de aportar a la bibliografía centrada en el desarrollo de audiojuegos en torno a mecánicas de jugabilidad específicas.
Acesso de estudantes negras e negros a atividades de monitoria na Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)
Authors: Carvalho Eleotério Suellen , Copatti Carina
Published: September 2024

Este artigo constitui-se como recorte de pesquisa de dissertação de mestrado em educação e tem como objetivo refletir sobre a inserção de estudantes negros e negras em atividades de monitoria dos cursos de graduação da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES). A análise centra-se nos dados referentes ao Projetos Especiais de Apoio ao Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão (PAEPE), que possuem duas modalidades: o PAEPE I, oferece vagas aos estudantes de monitorias para realização de atividades vinculadas ao ensino, pesquisa e extensão com orientação de docentes; o PAEPE II, oportuniza vagas voltadas à realização de atividades administrativas. Para tanto, considera-se a interlocução entre referenciais que tratam de ações afirmativas, política de cotas e o direito à educação da população negra no Brasil, ainda, aspectos que envolvem a realidade vivenciada na UFES a partir da legislação vigente e dos dados do Censo Estudantil para as Ações Afirmativas realizado pela, então, Pró-Reitoria de Assuntos Estudantis e Cidadania (Proaeci) em 2022. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, cujos dados são analisados por meio da Análise de Conteúdo de Laurence Bardin (2011) e permitem verificar que existem, ainda, lacunas e dificuldades na efetivação do acesso dos estudantes negros a atividades diversas no contexto da UFES.
Exploração sociolinguística das implicações das necropolíticas e das hierarquias raciolinguísticas no ensino e na aprendizagem de línguas: um estudo de caso com estudantes adultos bilíngues hispano-catalães
Authors: Neves Matias Santos Danielli , Randall Steil Kevin
Published: September 2024

Este artigo investiga o impacto das necropolíticas e da raciolinguística na educação linguística, utilizando dados de um estudo longitudinal centrado nas percepções do português entre adultos bilíngues hispano-catalães. O estudo empregou uma metodologia qualitativa ao longo de três anos, recolhendo dados através de inquéritos, narrativas visuais e textuais, grupos focais e observações em sala de aula. Os resultados destacaram o impacto das necropolíticas e das hierarquias raciolinguísticas, contribuindo para disparidades na valorização social das línguas. Além disso, observou-se que as percepções dos estudantes sobre o idioma serviram como fator motivador para a aprendizagem do português. Por isso, recomenda-se uma reavaliação das políticas educativas para promover a equidade linguística e a inclusão, especialmente em contextos multiculturais e plurilíngues como a Catalunha. Este estudo enfatiza a necessidade de abordar as dinâmicas socioeconômicas e suas repercussões na identidade e nos estereótipos.
Evaluación de los efectos secundarios tras el sismo del 18 de enero de 2021 (Mw 6,5) en San Juan, Argentina: determinación de la intensidad sísmica a través de la escala ESI-2007
Authors: Palacios Silvia Beatriz , Oro Alejandro , Perucca Laura Patricia
Published: September 2024

This study focuses on evaluating the numerous secondary effects, such as mass wasting and soil liquefaction, caused by the Mw 6.5 earthquake that occurred on January 18, 2021, in the province of San Juan, Argentina. The epicenter was located on the eastern flank of the Las Osamentas range. Although it caused significant damage to buildings and cultivated areas, there were no fatalities. The aim is to identify and describe these secondary effects and determine the seismic intensity of the event using the INQUA’s (International Union for Quaternary Research) 2007 ESI (Environmental Seismic Intensity) scale. Field assessments were conducted shortly after the earthquake, documenting liquefaction and mass wasting structures through direct observations, digital photographs, GPS (Global Positioning System) localization, and data inventory, among other methods. This procedure validates a protocol for future applications in estimating seismic intensities for sparsely populated areas. Additionally, the study seeks to confirm the scientific and cultural importance of these ephemeral structures as assets that could be protected, therefore contributing to regional development.
The subaqueous felsic volcanism from the Upper Member of the Cordón de Lila Complex, Antofagasta region, northern Chile
Authors: Niemeyer Hans
Published: September 2024

This contribution presents the study of an Ordovician subaqueous felsic succession, formed by the ~400 m-thick Upper Member of the Cordón de Lila Complex (CISL), northern Chile. From bottom to top, the succession starts with two dacitic sills that intruded into the sediments of the lowermost part of the Upper Member. Then, it is followed by a thick sedimentary deposit, two rhyolitic lavas, a volcanoclastic felsic breccia with pyroclastic clasts, and ends with a red rhyolitic lava. The first rhyolitic lava shows centimetric to metric folds with a north-northwestern vergence, evidence of flow in that direction. In the volcanoclastic breccia, an abundant pumice-and-fiamme-rich green matrix wraps around lithic clasts, giving the rock an eutaxitic texture at the outcrop scale. This matrix and texture evidence is characteristic of hot pyroclastic flows deposited under subaqueous conditions. The described section of the breccia is formed by four coarsening-up sequences, reflecting respectively four pulses of building up energy. The lack of internal erosional features points to a single and continuous explosive eruption. An accidental granite clast in the upper part of the breccia suggests a connection with a granitic body, possibly the Pingo-Pingo monzogranite. The geochemical character of the felsic succession is calc-alkaline. The tectonic setting diagram shows a within-plate setting for the succession. This suggests a shift from the arc position inferred for the Lower Member of the CISL to a forearc continental setting for the Upper Member of the CISL.
CARLOS PÉREZ DE ARCE RAVEAU (1947-2024) 45 años de dedicación a la Geocronología
Authors: Puig G. Álvaro
Published: September 2024

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Jonah
Authors: Graybill Rhiannon , Kaltner John , Mckenzie Steven L.
Published: September 2024

An innovative translation and commentary on the book of Jonah by a trio of award-winning scholars

The book of Jonah, which tells the outlandish story of a disobedient prophet swallowed by a great fish, is one of the Bible’s best-known narratives. This tale has fascinated readers for millennia and has inspired countless interpretations.

This commentary features a new translation of Jonah as well as an introduction outlining the major interpretive issues in the text. The introduction traces the composition history of the book, paying special attention to the psalm in the second chapter; and the authors explore new theories surrounding the time and place where Jonah delivers his message to Nineveh, as well as the city’s act of repentance. In addition to these features, this volume draws on a variety of critical approaches to biblical literature―including affect theory, animal studies, performance criticism, postcolonial criticism, psychological criticism, spatial theory, and trauma theory―to reveal the book’s many interpretive possibilities. An updated treatment of Jonah’s reception history includes analyses of the story in religious traditions, art and literature, and popular culture.
Predicting this rock: Listeners use redundant phonetic information in online morphosyntactic processing
Authors: Cohen Clara
Published: September 2024

Pronunciation variation is systematic, and provides listeners with cues to what the speaker is about to say. Shortened stems, for example, can indicate an upcoming suffix, while lengthened ones can indicate a word boundary follows. Previous work has shown that listeners draw on these cues to distinguish polysyllabic words, like rocket, from monosyllabic words, like rock. This strategy is useful in morphological processing, as additional morphological structure often adds additional syllables. The current study asks (i) whether listeners use these cues to distinguish words that differ only in morphological structure with no change in syllable count (e.g., rock/rocks); and (ii) how surrounding morphosyntactic context affects listeners’ ability to use these cues. Ideal observer models predict that listeners should be attentive to phonetic detail in all contexts regardless of how much new information it offers, while the strategic listener account allows listeners to dynamically adjust their attentiveness to phonetic detail based on its information value in context. In a visual-world eye-tracking study, English-speaking listeners were presented with utterances containing target nouns whose stem durations were manipulated to provide cues to the presence or absence of (a) a plural suffix (rock vs. rocks) or (b) a second, non-morphological syllable (rock vs. rocket). These words were embedded in two contexts: (i) preceded by agreeing determiners, which rendered stem duration cues redundant for predicting the presence or absence of a suffix (this rock/these rocks), and (ii) preceded by non-agreeing determiners (the rock(s)), where stem duration cues carried more information. The results are consistent with ideal observer models: listeners are highly attentive to all acoustic detail, and especially so when it is predictable (and hence redundant), as long as they have the cognitive resources to handle it.
Internal and external loads in professional women’s Rugby Sevens: analysis of a block-based training session with small games
Authors: Bicudo Filipe Oliveira , Figueiredo Lucas Savassi , Cambri Lucieli Teresa , Ferreira Jacielle Carolina , Azevedo Ana Paula da Silva , Pedrosa Gustavo Ferreira , Aguiar Samuel da Silva , Castro Henrique de Oliveira
Published: September 2024

Purpose

This study aimed to compare internal load (IL) and external load (EL) variables between blocks of a game-based Rugby Sevens training session.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed. Twenty-eight professional athletes from the first division of the Brazilian national championship were monitored during a game-based training session, which consisted of varying durations of ball-in-play blocks. The training session comprised 4 blocks of 1 min, 2 blocks of 2 min, and 1 block of 3 min of ball-in-play, with 1-min intervals between blocks of the same duration and 2-min intervals between blocks of different durations.

Results

A reduction in EL was reported during longer bouts of ball-in-play. Specifically, a reduction was observed when comparing block 5 to block 1 (p = 0.021) and when comparing block 7 with blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 for distance per min. For accelerations and decelerations, blocks 5, 6, and 7 showed lower values than block 1 (p = 0.001 and p = 0.005, respectively). Block 4 showed an increase in rate of perceived exertion (RPE) values compared to blocks 1 (p = 0.010) and 2 (p = 0.004). Increased RPE values were also found in block 5 compared to block 1 (p = 0.001), as well as compared to blocks 2 (p = 0.001) and 3 (p = 0.002). RPE in block 7 was higher than in blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4 (p = 0.001).

Conclusions

In summary, higher RPE values were reported across blocks, and IL appeared to be more volume-dependent.
The effect of classical music on balance, emotional state, and perceived effort in precompetitive artistic gymnasts and trampoline athletes
Authors: Dallas George , Dallas Costas , Stavropoulou Eleni , Toli Dimitra
Published: September 2024

Purpose

In artistic gymnastics (AG) and trampoline (TR ), athletes must be able to combine strength, flexibility, and artistry. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of classical music on balance, emotional state, and perceived effort in precompetitive AG and TR athletes after a 6-week intervention training program.

Methods

The sample consisted of 36 athletes (20 AG and 16 TR athletes) who were randomly divided into two equal groups: experimental (with music) and control (without music). Balance ability was assessed with the Balance Error Scoring System (static balance) and the Y-balance test (dynamic balance). Before and after the intervention, participants completed the RPE-FS questionnaire which included a perceived fatigue scale (PFS) and an emotion scale (ES) to assess perceived fatigue (PF) and emotional state. The total sample followed a 6-week intervention training program, twice per week. TR athletes performed all exercises on a TR , whereas AG athletes performed their exercises on the floor. During the 6 weeks, the athletes completed the questionnaire before and after each training session.

Results

The results showed a statistically significant improvement in static and dynamic balance in female athletes of both sports (p < 0.05), with the percentage of improvement in AG athletes being comparatively higher than that of TR athletes. There were also significant differences in individual measures of emotional state and perceived fatigue in the examined sample.

Conclusions

Classical music differentiates the rate of performance improvement in precompetitive young female athletes in these two sports.
Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Foto Pribadi yang Digunakan Orang Lain di Media Sosial Instagram
Authors: Abidin Vita Dwi Anggraeni , Winarno Ronny , Budiarti Dwi
Published: September 2024

Di dalam perlindungan hak cipta suatu karya fotografi dan potret adalah karya cipta yang telah mendapat perlindungan hukum. Perlindungan hukum tersebut diciptakan untuk melindungi hak pencipta dalam segala sesuatu yang mencakup pendistribusian karya, penjualan atau pembuatan lanjutan ataupun turunan dari karya yang telah diciptakan sebelumnya. Tujuan penelitian ini yakni untuk mengetahui bentuk perlindungan hukum bagi pemilik foto pribadi yang digunakan orang lain di media sosial instagram serta sanksi hukum bagi penjual online di instagram yang mengambil kekayaan intelektual foto orang tanpa izin untuk kepentingan komersial berdasarkan Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 28 Tahun 2014 tentang Hak Cipta. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian yuridis normatif, dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan pendekatan kasus. Menurut penelitian, hasil yang diperoleh terkait pelindungan hukum bagi pemilik foto pribadi yang digunakan orang lain di media sosial Instagram, terdapat dua bentuk perlindungan hukum yaitu pelindungan hukum bersifat preventif dan pelindungan hukum bersifat represif. Akibat atau sanksi hukum yang ditimbulkan dari penjual online untuk kepentingan komersial yakni ganti rugi, denda dan pidana penjara.
Penyelesaian Sengketa Pembocoran Rahasia Dagang Sebagai Pertanggungjawaban Karyawan UD Mebel Lindah Pasuruan (Studi kasus pada UD Mebel Lindah Gentong, Kota Pasuruan)
Authors: Hidayahtullah Muhammad Alif , Winarno Ronny , Ariesta Wiwin
Published: September 2024

UD Mebel Lindah sukses membangun reputasi dan kualitas produk namun pernah mengalami pelanggaran serius terkait rahasia dagang yang dibocorkan oleh karyawannya berupa data adminstrasi sehingga menyebabkan kerugian. Penyelesaian sengketa dilakukan secara non-litigasi berupa negoisasi. Berdasarkan latar belakang tersebut, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penyelesaian sengketa di UD Mebel Lindah apakah sesuai dengan tujuan hukum dan mengetahui serta menganalisis dampak hukum beserta kekuatan hukum rahasia dagang yang telah dibocorkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian yurdis empiris yang juga dilengkapi dengn pendekatan statute approach dan case appraoch dengan merujuk pada peraturan perundang-undangan, buku-buku, dan jurnal, dan metode wawancara kepada pihak terkait. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa, penyelesaian sengketa pembocoran rahasia dagang di UD Mebel Lindah Pasuruan tidak sepenuhnya memenuhi tujuan hukum, seperti keadilan, kepastian hukum, dan kemanfaatan. Karena pertanggungjawaban tersebut hanya mengganti kerugian materil tanpa memikirkan kerugian immateriil. Dampak hukum rahasia dagang yang telah dibocorkan oleh karyawan tersebut meliputi pemutusan hubungan kerja karena pelanggaran non-disclosure agreement dan pelanggaran Pasal 13 UU No.30 Tahun 2000 tentang Rahasia Dagang. Selain pemutusan hubungan kerja, berdampak ganti rugi karena adanya pelanggaran yang disengaja. Karyawan yang melanggar bertanggung jawab atas perbuatannya sesuai zaakwaarneming, berdasarkan Pasal 1365 KUHPerdata. Vicarious liability muncul karena ketidakpatuhan terhadap kewajiban kontraktual yang diatur dalam Pasal 1243 KUHPerdata, sehingga dianggap sebagai wanprestasi menurut Pasal 1238 KUHPerdata. Kekuatan hukum rahasia dagang yang telah dibocorkan oleh karyawan memenuhi unsur-unsur dalam Pasal 1 Angka 1 UU No.30 Tahun 2000 tentang Rahasia Dagang dan prinsip-prinsip rahasia dagang, sehingga rahasia dagang tersebut memiliki kekutan hukum.
KHẢO SÁT MỘT SỐ VẤN ĐỀ LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN THUỐC TRONG KÊ ĐƠN NGOẠI TRÚ TẠI MỘT SỐ BỆNH VIỆN TỈNH KIÊN GIANG NĂM 2023-2024
Authors: Trần Thảo Vy , Nguyễn Thắng , Nguyễn Anh Khoa , Nguyễn Hữu Trúc , Đặng Duy Khánh
Published: September 2024

Đặt vấn đề: Các vấn đề liên quan đến thuốc (Drug-related problems - DRP) có thể ảnh hưởng đến hiệu quả điều trị và làm tăng nguy cơ nhập viện cho bệnh nhân (BN). Do đó, việc xác định DRP trong kê đơn là cần thiết để tối ưu hóa việc điều trị. Mục tiêu: Xác định tỷ lệ xuất hiện DRP trong kê đơn ngoại trú tại một số bệnh viện tỉnh Kiên Giang năm 2023-2024. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Mô tả cắt ngang với 969 đơn thuốc ngoại trú được chọn ngẫu nhiên từ 01/06/2023 đến 29/02/2024. DRP được xác định bằng cách so sánh thông tin từng đơn thuốc với các nguồn tài liệu tham khảo gồm: Tờ hướng dẫn sử dụng thuốc, Dược thư Quốc gia Việt Nam 2022, Hướng dẫn chẩn đoán và điều trị của Bộ Y tế, tương tác thuốc dựa vào Drugs.com và Medscape. Phân loại DRP dựa theo phụ lục 2 ban hành kèm Quyết định 3547/QĐ-BYT. Kết quả: Trong 969 đơn thuốc khảo sát, thu được kết quả tuổi trung bình của BN là 59,0 ± 13,4. Hơn một nửa BN là nữ (57,7%). Tỷ lệ đơn thuốc có ít nhất 1 DRP là 63,0%. DRP phổ biến nhất là thời điểm dùng thuốc chiếm hơn 50%. Thuốc không có chỉ định là DRP ít nhất với tỷ lệ 0,2%. Kết luận: Tỷ lệ đơn thuốc có DRP khá cao. Cần cung cấp thông tin cho bác sĩ về các loại DPR phổ biến để góp phần giảm thiểu DRP.
THỰC TRẠNG BỆNH RĂNG MIỆNG Ở TRẺ EM CÓ ĐIỀU TRỊ NHA KHOA VỚI GÂY MÊ
Authors: Nguyễn Thu Thủy , Võ Trương Như Ngọc , Lê Hoàng Anh , Nguyễn Vinh Quang , Nguyễn Quang Bình
Published: September 2024

Mục tiêu nghiên cứu: Mô tả thực trạng sâu răng, bệnh lý tủy ở trẻ em điều trị nha khoa có gây mê. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang tiến hành trên 50 trẻ em có chỉ định gây mê điều trị nha khoa tại Viện Đào Tạo Răng Hàm Mặt, Bệnh viện Răng Hàm Mặt Trung ương Hà Nội, Bệnh viện đa khoa Đức Giang từ tháng 7/2023 đến tháng 5/2024. Kết quả: Chỉ số dmft 16,74 ± 4,78. Chỉ số dmft/DMFT 17,74 ± 4,32. Trung bình mỗi trẻ có khoảng 17 răng sâu chưa được điều trị, trong đó có khoảng 16 răng sữa sâu, 14 răng sâu mức nặng. Tỷ lệ răng sâu theo phân loại ICCMS là 87% (n= 1000). 64% trẻ có răng viêm tủy không hồi phục. Tỷ lệ răng viêm tủy không hồi phục là 10,4%. Trung bình mỗi trẻ có khoảng 2 răng viêm tủy không hồi phục và 1 răng hoại tử tủy có biến chứng nha chu mạn
CÁC VẤN ĐỀ LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN THUỐC TRONG KÊ ĐƠN NGOẠI TRÚ CHO PHỤ NỮ MANG THAI TẠI MỘT BỆNH VIỆN PHỤ SẢN
Authors: Trần Đào Mỹ Tú , Nguyễn Thắng , Nguyễn Hoàng Bách , Ngô Văn Dũng , Huỳnh Thị Hồng Yến
Published: September 2024

Đặt vấn đề: Việc sử dụng thuốc ở phụ nữ mang thai (PNMT) tiềm ẩn nhiều nguy cơ do thiếu dữ liệu nghiên cứu và có thể dẫn đến các vấn đề liên quan đến thuốc (drug related problems, DRPs). Do đó, việc xác định DRPs trong kê đơn cho PNMT là cần thiết để tối ưu hóa điều trị. Mục tiêu: Khảo sát các đặc điểm kê đơn thuốc ngoại trú, xác định tỷ lệ và phân loại mỗi DRP trong kê đơn ngoại trú cho PNMT. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang tiến hành trên các đơn thuốc ngoại trú của PNMT từ tháng 05/2023 đến tháng 01/2024 tại một bệnh viện phụ sản tại Cần Thơ. DRPs được xác định bằng cách so sánh đơn thuốc với các nguồn tài liệu tham khảo. DRPs được phân loại theo Quyết định 3547/QĐ-BYT về việc ban hành mẫu phiếu phân tích sử dụng thuốc. Kết quả: 333 đơn thuốc được khảo sát. PNMT có độ tuổi trung bình 29,42 ± 5,539. Nhóm tuổi 25 - 29 tuổi chiếm tỷ lệ cao nhất (33,3%). Nhóm thuốc nội tiết được sử dụng với tỷ lệ cao nhất (47,5%). Tỷ lệ đơn thuốc có ít nhất 1 DRP là 17,4%. Trung bình 0,2 DRPs/ đơn thuốc. Các DRP được ghi nhận phổ biến nhất gồm thời điểm dùng chưa phù hợp (6,9%), liều dùng quá thấp (5,7%), đường dùng chưa phù hợp (3%), vấn đề khác về lựa chọn thuốc (1,8%), không có chỉ định (1,8%), hướng dẫn liều chưa phù hợp rõ ràng (0,9%), liều dùng quá cao (0,3%). Kết luận: Tỷ lệ đơn thuốc có DRPs khá thấp, điều này cho thấy quá trình kê đơn ngoại trú cho đối tượng PNMT được đề cao và cẩn trọng.
HIỆU QUẢ CẮT TÁCH DƯỚI NIÊM MẠC QUA NỘI SOI ĐIỀU TRỊ CÁC TỔN THƯƠNG TIỀN UNG THƯ VÀ UNG THƯ SỚM Ở ĐẠI TRỰC TRÀNG TẠI TRUNG TÂM TIÊU HÓA – GAN MẬT, BỆNH VIỆN BẠCH MAI
Authors: Nguyễn Công Long , Nguyễn Hoài Nam , Hoàng Văn Chương , Nguyễn Ánh Dương , Nguyễn Thanh Nam , Trần Tuấn Việt , Nguyễn Thế Phương , Phạm Như Hòa , Phạm Bình Nguyên , Trần Huyền Trang , Nguyễn Văn Hiếu
Published: September 2024

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá hiệu quả của kỹ thuật cắt tách dưới niêm mạc qua nội soi điều trị các tổn thương tiền ung thư và ung thư sớm ở đại trực tràng. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Can thiệp lâm sàng không nhóm chứng trên 30 bệnh nhân polyp đại trực tràng được điều trị bằng phương pháp cắt tách dưới niêm mạc (ESD). Tất cả bệnh nhân đều được theo dõi sau điều trị 2 tháng để đánh giá tái phát. Kết quả: Trước điều trị, theo phân loại JNET chủ yếu thuộc type IIA (76,7%), theo phân loại KUDO là type IIIL (63,3%), 6 trường hợp ung thư sớm. Kết quả thực hiện ESD: 100% thực hiện kỹ thuật thành công, trong thời gian chủ yếu trên 30 phút (chiếm 76,7%), không có biến chứng. Tỉ lệ cắt toàn khối en-bloc là 100%, tỉ lệ R0 là 86,7%. Sau theo dõi 2 tháng, 100% bệnh nhân đã liền sẹo, không tái phát. Kết luận: Cắt tách dưới niêm mạc là một kỹ thuật hiệu quả, an toàn trong điều trị các tổn thương tiền ung thư và ung thư sớm ở đại trực tràng.