bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CRIANÇAS POR TRÁS DAS GRADES DAS JANELAS
Authors: Dias Leonardi Armenia Cristina
Published: September 2023

O artigo analisa a importância do amor para a construção da identidade do ser humano a partir da infância, que é o alicerce de toda a vida. A construção da identidade ocorre através do conhecimento de si mesmo e o reconhecimento dos outros seres humanos como seus semelhantes. O afeto e o amor como alicerces da infância significam instrumentos para alcançar uma sociedade igualitária e justa. A essência do ser humano e a formação da sua identidade serão analisadas com base nas experiências vividas e da necessidade do amor na construção ou reconstrução do indivíduo. Um ser humano inserido em um meio divergente das regras sociais e jurídicas estabelecidas somente terá sua identidade adaptada à sociedade se a empatia partir dos próprios integrantes desta sociedade. O amor é sentimento e mandamento imprescindível para a construção ou reconstrução da identidade humana.
Application of statistical methods in socio-economic geography and spatial management based on selected scientific journals listed in the Web of Sciences database
Authors: Dorocki Sławomir , Cembruch-Nowakowski Mariusz
Published: September 2023

The aim of the paper is to present an analysis of the use of statistical methods and tools in scientific articles related to socio-economic geography and spatial management published in the years 2012–2021. In order to evaluate the intensity and diversity of this phenomenon, a query was carried out using the Web of Sciences electronic academic information database. A preliminary literature search led to the decision to focus on papers published in three selected journals relating to social geography (Geoforum), economic geography (Applied Geography) and spatial management (Landscape and Urban Planning). The paper analyses the variety of the statistical tools used in the studies presented in the aforementioned journals. The frequency and type of the applied statistical methods, computer software and computing tools is correlated with the specificity of the research area.
Efecto del uso de tres dosis de biol en la producción de forraje verde hidropónico de maíz (Zea mays) en la Granja Experimental Mishilí
Authors: Andino Viteri Lisandro Hermogenes , Chuquin Chalaca Mabelin Fernanda , González Buitrón Karina Tatiana
Published: September 2023

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar el efecto del uso de tres dosis de  biol en la producción de forraje verde hidropónico de maíz (Zea Mays) en la granja experimental Mishili, perteneciente al Instituto Superior Tecnológico Tsáchila, ubicado en la Provincia de Santo Domingo, cantón Santo Domingo donde se evaluaron diferentes dosis de biol mezcladas con agua las mismas que fueron Tratamiento 1 Biol 10% + Agua 90%, tratamiento 2 Biol 20% + Agua 80%, tratamiento 3 Biol 30% + Agua 70% y un testigo que se utilizó solamente agua, las variables estudiadas fueron altura de plata, longitud de raíz, rendimiento de peso fresco, porcentaje de materia seca y proteína, aplicándose un diseño experimental completamente al azar (DCA) con cinco repeticiones y 20 unidades experimentales, los resultados obtenidos fueron el Tratamiento 3 (Biol 30% + Agua 70%) predomino en las siguientes variables: Altura de planta 18,53 cm, Longitud de Raíz 12,57 cm, Rendimiento Peso Fresco 15,14 kg/m-2, Porcentaje Materia Seca 81,43 %, que son parte del comportamiento agronómico, mientras que para los niveles de proteína resulto ser el más predominante el Testigo con 17,50 %. El FVH podría contribuir a la conversión de sistemas convencionales de producción pecuaria al sistema orgánico, ayudando a una mejor alimentación para el ser humano.
Retract this!
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: September 2023

Today’s big news is that Crossref has acquired the Retraction Watch database of expressions of concerns and retractions and has made it openly accessible to anyone who wants to use it. I’m waiting for full confirmation of the license or public domain dedication under which it will be released, but this is still a great commitment of Crossref to the POSI principles. The liberation of this database is good for science and scholarship in general.
Veranstaltungshinweise August 2023
Authors: Kindling Maxi
Published: September 2023

(weiter zu September 2023) Anmerkung zu dieser Rubrik: Das OABB erstellt monatlich eine Übersicht über Termine und Veranstaltungen zu Open Access und Open Research in Berlin bzw. an Berliner Einrichtungen. Der Fokus liegt dabei auf unseren Partnereinrichtungen und auf Veranstaltungen, die sich an die Öffentlichkeit richten bzw. die offen sind für Angehörige der Wissenschafts- und Kulturerbeeinrichtungen in Berlin.
ID = Independence Day
Authors: Matheson Stephen
Published: September 2023

Where I've been for a week and a half. Where we're going tomorrow, back next week. Happy ID!
Fachcommunities könnten Vorreiter sein
Authors: Neufend Maike
Published: September 2023

Im Mittelpunkt des zweiten Stakeholder-Workshops des Projektes Open4DE standen die Herausforderungen und Chancen der Umsetzung von Open Access aus Perspektive der Fachgesellschaften Das Projekt Open4DE, Stand und Perspektiven für eine Open-Access-Strategie für Deutschland erhebt auf der Grundlage einer qualitativen Auswertung von Policy-Dokumenten den Umsetzungsstand von Open Access in Deutschland.
Open4DE Spotlight on the Open Access Ecosystem in Switzerland
Authors: Neufend Maike
Published: September 2023

Authors: Malte Dreyer, Martina Benz, Maike Neufend and Theresa Bärwolff Open Access is developing in an area of tension between institutional and funder policies, the economics of publishing and last but not least the communication practices of research disciplines. In a comparison across European countries, very dynamic and diverse approaches and developments can be observed.
Who speaks for science? Or, why loud atheists are NOT the problem
Authors: Matheson Stephen
Published: September 2023

Last Friday I mentioned a dispute surrounding the comments of some of the advocates of "framing" in science communications. The claim was that the engagement of pseudoscience – or what I would call folk science – is unwise, at least because the attention "enables" the purveyors of such swill.
Open4DE Spotlight on Austria: How European and National Levels Interact
Authors: Neufend Maike
Published: September 2023

Authors: Malte Dreyer, Martina Benz and Maike Neufend Open Access is developing in an area of tension between institutional and funder policies, the economics of publishing and last but not least the communication practices of research disciplines. In a comparison across European countries, very dynamic and diverse approaches and developments can be observed.
Weekly sampler 17
Authors: Matheson Stephen
Published: September 2023

It'll be a breakout week after a slow month on the blog. To the Edge of Evolution – and beyond!1. Ian Musgrave over at Panda's Thumb provides a nice summary of the evolution of clotting systems and some new genomic data that could be used, by ID proponents like Michael Behe, to bolster their claims regarding the "irreducible complexity" of the clotting system.
Veranstaltungshinweise Juni 2023
Authors: Kindling Maxi
Published: September 2023

(weiter zu Juli 2023) Anmerkung zu dieser Rubrik: Das OABB erstellt seit Mai 2023 monatlich eine Übersicht über Termine und Veranstaltungen zu Open Access und Open Research in Berlin bzw. an Berliner Einrichtungen. Der Fokus liegt dabei auf unseren Partnereinrichtungen und auf Veranstaltungen, die sich an die Öffentlichkeit richten bzw. die offen sind für Angehörige der Wissenschafts- und Kulturerbeeinrichtungen in Berlin.
War declared on "spineless appeasers"
Authors: Matheson Stephen
Published: September 2023

I very seldom read Uncommon Descent, for lots of reasons, two of the most prominent being that I am angered and sickened by culture-war rhetoric and I am uninterested in "design" as an explanation.
Weekly sampler 11
Authors: Matheson Stephen
Published: September 2023

First day of spring, 2008.Right.1. PZ Myers blogged about this interesting new report: examination of the genes for yolk proteins and milk proteins reveals a clear story of the evolution of proteins that nourish embryos and young in vertebrate animals. Pseudogenes figure prominently, and the explanation makes no sense without them.
Recognizing the diversity of Open Science Practices across different research communities
Authors: Duine Maatje Sophia
Published: September 2023

Zitierhinweis: Duine, Maaike (2023) Recognizing the diversity of Open Science Practices across different research communities. Open Access Blog Berlin. DOI: https://doi.org/10.59350/v8ac3-nm507   On April 13, 2023 the third Recognition & Rewards Festival took place in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The conference was organized by the Dutch Recognition &
What I would do with a time machine
Authors: Matheson Stephen
Published: September 2023

I'd go here. I'm sure I could trade my time machine for a ticket.The city's a floodAnd our love turns to rustWe're beaten and blown by the windTrampled in dustI'll show you a placeWhere there's no sorrow and there's no shameWhere the streets have no name.Sometimes these guys make me cry. It's all I can do.
Weekly sampler 19
Authors: Matheson Stephen
Published: September 2023

A few interesting and/or important tidbits for Monday.1. Brian at Laelaps provides a list of some very useful books available electronically for free. Authors include slouches like Cuvier, Lyell and Huxley.2. PZ Myers has an excellent new column up at SEED Magazine, discussing the pufferfish genome and referring to Ryan Gregory's excellent work.
Antibacterial Activities of Jatropha curcas (LINN) on Coliforms Isolated from Surface Waters in Akure, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, Nigeria, Ekundayo F. O. , Dada E. O. , Makanjuola O. O.
Published: September 2023

This study investigated the antibacterial activities of hot water, ethanol and acetone extracts of Jatropha curcas (LINN) leaves on coliforms isolated from surface waters using growth inhibition indices based on agar plate technique. The percentage recovery of the extracts was 19.17%, 18.10% and 18.80% for hot water, ethanol and acetone respectively. Phytochemical screening of the extracts was also determined. Qualitative phytochemical screening showed that the plant extracts contained steroids, tannins, flavonoids and cardiac glycosides, while alkaloids, phlobatannin, terpenoids and anthraquinones were absent. Only ethanolic extract did not possess saponins. Aqueous extracts of J. curcas compared most favourably with the standard antibiotics (gentamycin) on all the coliform bacteria except on K. pneumoniae and E. coli likely due to a measurably higher antibacterial activity compared to the organic extracts. The minimum inhibitory concentration of the aqueous extract ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 mg/L while minimum bactericidal concentration ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 mg/L. Aqueous extract of J. curcas could be used as antibacterial agents against diseases caused by coliforms.
The Effect of Acetyl Salicylic Acid Induced Nitric Oxide Synthesis in the Normalization of Hypertension through the Stimulation of Renal Cortexin Synthesis and by the Inhibition of Dermcidin Isoform 2, A Hypertensive Protein Production
Authors:   Sinha Institute of Medical Science and Technology, Garia 700084, India, Ghosh Rajeshwary , Bank Sarbashri , Maji Uttam K. ,   Sinha Institute of Medical Science and Technology, Garia 700084, India, Bhattacharya Rabindra ,   Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Kalyani, 741245, West Bengal, India, Guha Santanu ,   Dept. Of Cardiology, Calcutta Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India, Khan Nighat N. ,   RR&D Center of Excellence, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY, USA, Sinha A. Kumar ,   Sinha Institute of Medical Science & Technology, 288, Kendua main road, Garia, 700 084, India
Published: September 2023

Currently, there is no specific medication for essential hypertension (EH), a major form of the condition, in man. As acetyl salicylic acid (aspirin) is reported to stimulate the synthesis of renal (r)-cortexin, an anti-essential hypertensive protein, and, as aspirin is reported to inhibit dermcidin isoform 2 (dermcidin), a causative protein for EH, the role of aspirin in the control of EH in man was studied. Oral administration of 150 mg aspirin/70 kg body weight in subjects with EH was found to reduce both the elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressures to normal levels within 3 h due to the normalization of dermcidin level in these subjects. The plasma cortexin level at day 0, 1, 30 and 90 were 0.5 pmol/ml, 155.5 pmol/ml, 160.2 pmol/ml, 190.5 pmol/ml respectively with increased NO synthesis (r=+0.994). In vitro studies demonstrated that the incubation of the goat kidney cortex cells with aspirin stimulated (r)-cortexin synthesis due to NO synthesis. It could be suggested that the use of aspirin might control EH in man.
Inhibition of Key Enzymes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes and Sodium Nitroprusside Induced Lipid Peroxidation in Rats' Pancreas by Phenolic Extracts of Avocado Pear Leaves and Fruit
Authors:   Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, P.M.B. 704, Akure, 340001, Nigeria, Oboh Ganiyu , Isaac Adelusi Temitope , Ajani Richard Akinlolu ,   Department of Biochemistry, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo State, Nigeria, P.M.B 4000, Nigeria, Akinyemi Ayodele Jacobson ,   Department of Biochemistry, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, P.M.B. 5454, Nigeria
Published: September 2023

Persea americana fruit and leaves had been known in folk medicine for their anti-diabetic prowess. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the inhibitory effect of phenolic extract from avocado pear (Persea americana) leaves and fruits on some key enzymes linked to type 2 diabetes (α-amylase and α-glucosidase); and sodium nitroprusside (SNP) induced lipid peroxidation in rats' pancreas in vitro. The phenolic extracts of Persea americana fruit and leaves were extracted using methanol and 1M HCl (1:1 v/v). Thereafter, their inhibitory effects on sodium nitroprusside induced lipid peroxidation and key enzymes linked to type 2 diabetes (α-amylase and α-glucosidase) were determined in vitro. The result revealed that the leaves had fruit of avocado pear inhibit both α-amylase and α-glucosidase activities in a dose dependent manner. However, the Peel had the highest α-amylase inhibitory activity while the leaf had the highest α-glucosidase inhibitory activity as revealed by their IC50 value. Furthermore, incubation of the rat pancreas in the presence of 5 mM SNP caused an increase in the malondialdehyde (MDA) content in the tissue, however, introduction of the phenolic extracts inhibited MDA produced in a dose dependent manner. The additive and/or synergistic action of major phenolic compounds such as syringic acid, eugenol, vnillic acid, isoeugenol, guaiacol, kaemferol, catechin, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, ferulic acid, apigenin, naringenin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin, lupeol and epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate in avocado pear using gas chromatography (GC) could have contributed to the observed medicinal properties of the plant. Therefore, inhibition of some key enzymes linked to type 2 diabetes and prevention of oxidative stress in the pancreas could be some of the possible mechanism by which they exert their anti-diabetic properties.
Bu-shen-he-mai-fang (HMF) Decoction Inhibits Atherosclerosis by Improving Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities in ApoE-deficient Mice
Authors:   Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China, Yang Chuanhua , Dong Bo , Zhou Xiaoming ,   Department of Cardiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China, Chen Xu , Wang Xiaoyu , Cao Xinran ,   The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Shandong University Qilu Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, China, Hao Qingqing ,   Department of Pathophysiology, Fenyang College Shanxi Medical University, Fenyang, Shanxi, China, Chen Xingjuan , Jiang Yuehua , Lu Feng , You Ke ,   Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
Published: September 2023

Objective: To observe the effects of Bu–shen- he- mai- fang (HMF) on experimental atherosclerosis in ApoE-deficient mice. Materials an Methods: Thirty male ApoE-deficient mice were randomly divided into 3 groups (10 mice per group) as follows: one group received the standard high- cholesterol diet (high- cholesterol group, HC); Another group received high- cholesterol diet supplemented with HMF decoction 1.37 g/kg/day; the third group received a high- cholesterol diet, supplemented with atrovastatin 5 mg/kg/day for 8 weeks. The extent of atherosclerosis, the expression of LOX-1 protein and macrophage infiltration were evaluated by H&E, oil red O staining, and immunohistochemical staining. SOD was also measured by a spectrophotometer. Results: The degree of atherosclerosis was significantly lower in HMF group and atrovastatin group than that in high-cholesterol group. The expression of LOX-1 protein and macrophage filtration were significantly lower in HMF group and atrovastatin group than that in high-cholesterol group. Also, the SOD was higher in HMF group and atrovastatin group than that in high-cholesterol group. Conclusion: The results suggested that HMF significantly inhibited early atherosclerotic lesions by inhibiting inflammatory response and decreasing the generation of ROS.
Sloughing Esophagitis: A Not So Common Entity
Authors:   Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA, Akhondi Hossein
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Sloughing esophagitis, also known as esophagitis dissecans superficialis, is a very rare and underdiagnosed entity with unknown incidence rate. It can be associated with bullous dermatoses and medications such as central nervous system depressants and those causing esophageal injury. CASE REPORT: A 55-years-old woman was recovering from renal failure due to rhabdomyolysis when she developed dysphagia and odynophagia. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with biopsy was performed for suspected bullous pemphigus and confirmed sloughing esophagitis. She improved with intravenous steroids. CONCLUSIONS: Sloughing Esophagitis should enter our differential diagnosis more frequently. It is mostly a benign, self-limiting process but when associated with bullous dermatoses will require steroid treatment.
Local Community Participation in the Development of the Oetune Beach Tourism Area in South Central Timor District, East Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Otu Afret , Sunarta I Nyoman , Arismayanti Ni Ketut
Published: September 2023

Oetune Beach is located in Tuafanu Village, South Central Timor Regency, Nusa Tenggara. Oetune Beach has a stretch of cream-colored sand like the Sahara desert as far as the eye can see, rolling waves and a Japanese fort. This research was conducted to determine the forms of community participation, the level of community participation and community empowerment in the development of the Oetune Beach tourist area using qualitative data, primary and secondary data sources while data collection was through observation, documentation and in-depth interviews and literature study. This study also used descriptive qualitative data analysis and the determination of informants was carried out using a purposive sampling technique with 15 key informants. Based on the results of data processing from 15 indicators of community participation, it can be seen that the form of community participation shown by the people in the area is not optimal, because the form of community participation is only in organizing activities, the level of participation of the seven typologies of local community participation only fulfills the four participation typologies, namely consultation, material intensive, functional, and self-mobilization while the form of community empowerment through settlements is developing the potential of the Oetune Beach community by forming Pokdarwis, strengthening the potential of the Oetune Beach community, training in tourism area management, and community assistance by providing venture capital. Based on the results and analysis of the results of the study it can be concluded that the form of community participation in Oetune Beach is not optimal because the form of community participation is only in organizing activities, while the level of community participation is top down. Community empowerment includes structuring, strengthening and maintenance because community empowerment will be more independent involving the community from all aspects so that it can improve community welfare.
Prevalence of Anaemia in Children Aged 6 to 59 Months at the Makiso - Kisangani General Referral Hospital from 2020 to 2022
Authors: Mokaria Lisono Thérèse-Marie , Ependja Towaka Antoine , Botokomoy Mpasi Olivier , Alukana Atoli Sengi Albert
Published: September 2023

Anaemia is a public health problem with major consequences for health and in increasing the risk of infant mortality in its severe form. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of anaemia in children aged between 6 and 59 months at the Makiso - Kisangani general referral hospital between 2020 and 2022. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study based on a literature review. We took an exhaustive sample of 215 patients who met the inclusion criteria during the study period. To compare our results with previous work, we used descriptive analysis. We observed a prevalence of anaemia of 20.7% in children aged 6 to 59 months, of whom 28.4% were aged 12 to 23 months, with a sex ratio of 1.6 in favour of males. Anaemia, sickle cell disease and malnutrition were the main antecedents, while pallor was the dominant clinical sign, followed by fever and tachycardia. Over 75% of cases were associated with malaria, followed by pneumonia in 26.4%. Severe anaemia accounted for more than half the cases. Management was based on artesunate (82.8%), iron supplementation (81.9%) and transfusion (52.1%). This resulted in 97.2% recovery and 2.8% death. Preventive measures and improved management must therefore be undertaken to combat the aetiologies involved and reduce mortality to below 1%.
Using Blended Learning in Improving Reading Comprehension Skills for Secondary Students
Authors: Pham Thi Lan , Nguyen Thi Hong Minh
Published: September 2023

The current study investigated the use of blended learning in improving reading comprehension skills for 10th graders in a local secondary school in Vietnam. Adopting experimental research design, the study aimed to identify the challenges that 10th-grade students face with reading comprehension, clarifying the extent to which blended learning improves students' reading comprehension, and determine students' opinions of the use of blended learning in the teaching and learning of English reading comprehension. Sixty 10th-grade students and four high school teachers of English language were invited to participate in the research as participants. 30 students in the experimental groups were offered online reading classes supplemented to their traditional ones while the control group followed the school conventional syllabus. Data from the questionnaires show that blended learning was not a frequent practice in this selected school. The test results, however, indicated blended learning was effective in improving students' reading comprehension. Moreover, students in the experimental groups revealed positive attitudes towards the use of blended learning in reading class. Therefore, it would be recommended that such form of learning be applied in English language education at high schools in Vietnam to extend the learning environment for students’ better achievement.
Education of Children with Special Needs in the Dibra Region, Parents' Experiences and Concerns
Authors: Sadiki Sara , Abdi Fitore Bajrami
Published: September 2023

The qualitative method was the research method used in this study as the most appropriate to the purpose, objectives, and research questions of the study. The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of parents during education of their children with special needs. The research question of this study was: What experiences have parents had during the education of their children with special needs? The sample in this paper consists of 13 respondents, citizens of Debar parents of children with special needs. The interviewed sample consisted of 10 mothers and 3 fathers. From the analyzes made, it appears that 99% of parents regarding the inclusion of children answered that it is very necessary, they hope that these laws and rules are respected in schools, that there are no differences and discriminations with children, but that everyone is equal in the classroom and have maximum care, especially children with special needs. 46% of the parents answered that they got enough help from the school, they were not underestimated by others, the teacher supported them and helped them adapt, showing that the children were calmer and more productive. While 53.8% of parents answered that the school does not have help with their child, they express dissatisfaction and non-fulfillment of the conditions for work with children with special needs. Based on the analyzes carried out, 75% of the parents answered that they had difficulties with their child's adaptation to school, and the parents were also forced to stay with them in the classroom for several months.
Employability of Elementary Education Graduates and Undergraduates: The Case of a Teacher Education Institution in the Philippines
Authors: Sanchez-Danday Alma Sonia Q.
Published: September 2023

Quality education depends greatly on the quality of employed teachers. Hence, teacher education institutions should take initiative in assessing the competitiveness of their products in the teaching field. This descriptive case study assesses the employability of 184 Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) graduates and undergraduates from a state university in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, in the school year 2019 until 2022. It encompasses the three specializations of the BEEd program – the Content Courses, Preschool Education, and Special Education. Data were gathered from the researcher-made survey questionnaire validated by four experts in the field of education and educational research. Descriptive statistics like frequency, percentage, and mean were utilized to analyze the data. A case study of four participants was further conducted for in-depth insights related to the research objective. Results revealed that the BEEd graduates and undergraduates in any of the aforesaid specializations are employable. Furthermore, results indicate positive affordances by the university in supporting employability of its graduates and current students. These suggest that the university keeps on track of supplying competent teachers locally and internationally. The study recommends for other employability studies to be conducted in the same university focusing on other education and non-education programs offered.
Empowering Engineering Minds: Unveiling the Significance of Personalized Learning in Mathematics Education
Authors: Ursua John Rogel S.
Published: September 2023

Personalized learning is an educational approach that combines face-to-face interaction in the classroom with technology to improve students' strengths, needs, interests, and expertise. It involves classroom facilitators to guide each learner on an individualized learning journey. This study aimed to determine the effect of personalized learning in teaching Mathematics to first-year civil engineering students in the first semester of academic year 2021-2022. The ten-week study employed a mixed method design and pretested the experimental and control groups in the first week. In the experimental group, students worked independently while the instructor facilitated learning through small group discussions, tutorials, and drills as part of the man-machine intervention. The posttest and focus group discussion were conducted in the last week of the study. The results showed that a personalized learning approach helped engineering students improve their problem-solving skills and mastery, as evidenced in the posttest results. Thus, the implementation of personalized learning necessitates a change in how teachers and students approach their instructional practices.
How Entrepreneurial Orientation and Stakeholder Engagement Shape Innovation Culture at Family Business
Authors: Martins Carlos , Monarca Adélia , Torres Isabel , Rodrigues Paula
Published: September 2023

The paper aims to verify how the Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) of Family Business (FB), through the Stakeholders Engagement (SE), develops an Innovation Culture (IC) – ideas, learning through try-error and relations network to become sustainable in the long term. The study used a qualitative approach, using sixteen interviews with current managers and other stakeholders from family businesses from different sectors of activity. The results demonstrate that FB need to analyze the current state of their market, as well as its evolution (such as consumer habits and perceived risk), to plan, evolve and innovate upon the perceived changes. A successful FB achieves a positive and effective approach to deal with risk, making use of the know-how and value of employees, and the external community.
The Impact of Border Management Practices on International Trade between Kenya and Tanzania: A Case of Namanga Border Point
Authors: Bilali Charles Bambo , Kisito Joseph Mwita
Published: September 2023

International or cross-border trade remains one of the most controversial elements of international relations for decades now. Despite the need for working systems to enhance cross-border or international trade between Kenya and Tanzania at the Namanga One-Stop Border Post, there are indications that the border point could be facing challenges in terms of collaboration, coordination, and communication among border agencies from across the two countries. The main objective of this paper was to explore the impact of border management practices on international trade between Kenya and Tanzania, a case of Namanga One-Stop Border Post at the Kenya-Tanzania common borders. The following specific objectives were addressed: to examine the effect of collaboration between state border agencies on international trade between Kenya and Tanzania, to assess the impact of coordination between state border agencies on international trade between Kenya and Tanzania, and to examine the influence of communication between state border agencies on international trade between Kenya and Tanzania. The paper utilized secondary data to address its objectives where the systematic literature review was anchored on export base theory. The literature review noted that there is no doubt that border management practices play a significant role on international trade between Kenya and Tanzania, especially with reference to Namanga border point. To a greater extent, there is no harmonization of the operations of key border control agencies for effective facilitating of trade between the two countries. It also emerged that there are inadequate collaboration efforts, ineffective coordination, and weak communication strategies for strengthening international trade relations between Kenya and Tanzania. Therefore, a lot still needs to be done where the two governments and other key non-state stakeholders in international trade can operate under harmonized policy and practice structures for enhanced interstate trade facilitation.
Enhancing Interoperability among Health Information Systems in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Review of Challenges and Strategies
Authors: Jayatissa Prabath , Hewapathirana Roshan
Published: September 2023

The review article aims to provide an overview of the challenges and strategies for enhancing interoperability among health information systems in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Achieving interoperability in LMICs presents unique challenges due to various factors, such as limited resources, fragmented health information systems, and diverse health IT infrastructure. The methodology involves conducting a comprehensive literature review, synthesising findings, identifying challenges and strategies, analysing and interpreting results, and writing and finalising the article. The article highlights that the interoperability challenges include a lack of standardisation, fragmented systems, limited resources, and data privacy concerns. The article proposes strategies to enhance interoperability in LMICs, such as standardisation of data formats and protocols, consolidation of health information systems, investment in health IT infrastructure, and capacity building of health IT professionals in LMICs. The article aims to provide insights into the current state and potential strategies for enhancing interoperability among health information systems in LMICs, intending to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes in these.
Bacterial Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Urinary Tract Infection among Children in Sri Lanka
Authors: Jayathissa Prabath , Rupasinghe Avanthi , Hewapathirana Roshan
Published: September 2023

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common among children, and bacterial resistance to commonly used antibiotics is a growing concern. In this study, we aimed to identify the bacterial profile and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of UTI among children in Sri Lanka. A total of 214 urine samples were collected from children aged 1 month to 12 years with symptoms of UTI. The samples were processed for bacterial isolation, identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Escherichia coli was the most common organism isolated (70.6%), followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (12.6%), Proteus mirabilis (7.9%), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (5.6%). The highest resistance rates were observed against ampicillin (87.9%), followed by cotrimoxazole (71.8%) and cefotaxime (40.2%). Nitrofurantoin showed the highest susceptibility (91.6%) followed by amikacin (84.6%). Our findings suggest that E. coli is the predominant organism causing UTI among children in Sri Lanka, and there is a high prevalence of antibiotic resistance among the isolates. Nitrofurantoin and amikacin could be potential choices for empirical therapy in this setting. Continuous monitoring of antibiotic resistance patterns is necessary to guide empirical treatment and control the spread of resistant organisms.
The Impact of Mis-Selling on Customer Trust in the Life Insurance Industry
Authors: Danso Kwaku Sarpong
Published: September 2023

Even though there has been steady growth in the insurance industry in Ghana, mis-selling has been a significant impediment to the development or penetration of the life insurance industry. This has impacted the level of clients’ trust in insurance companies in Ghana. The research assessed the negative effect mis-selling has on clients’ trust. It was carried out in the Kumasi Metropolis, the second largest city in Ghana. Existing clients of life insurance companies were interviewed. In total ten (10) respondents were interrogated. According to the findings, 60% of the respondents have experienced some level of mis-selling which has impacted their level of trust for insurance companies, which affected sales growth for many life insurance companies.
The Effect of Tourist Satisfaction Mediating the Relationship between the Influence of Destination Image on Intention to Revisit at Mandalika International Circuit, Lombok
Authors: Mahayana I Putu Gede Andika Putra , Sudiarta I Nyoman , Suardana I Wayan
Published: September 2023

The Mandalika Circuit is a new international tourist destination located at KEK Mandalika territory of Lombok. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between destination image, satisfaction, and revisit intention at the Mandalika International Circuit. Based on a survey with a sample of 230 tourist respondents visiting the Mandalika Circuit, the SEM analysis model uses software tool of SmartPLS Professional 3.0. The findings revealed that a significant and positive mediating effect of tourist satisfaction between destination image and tourist revisit intention. This means that the destination image variable is able to directly influence the variable of revisit intention or indirectly by involving the intervening variable of tourist satisfaction at the Mandalika Circuit. The findings of this study can be the basis for suggestions to the administrators of the Mandalika Circuit a.k.a the MGPA (Mandalika Grand Prix Association) as well as related stakeholders and local governments to be able to develop the attributes of the Mandalika Circuit destinations in order to optimizing the implementation of MotoGP or WSBK (world superbike) international main events.
Estilos de vida de pacientes con tuberculosis pulmonar atendidos en la micro red de salud Pueblo Nuevo Chincha 2021
Authors:   , Ormeño Yeren Luz Paola
Published: September 2023

Introducción: Se logra evidenciar en la actualidad que existe una alta incidencia de casos de tuberculosis; así mismo en este tipo de enfermedad los pacientes no toman conciencia sobre su estilo de vida que deben llevar complementarios a la terapia que deben seguir. Objetivo: Determinar los estilos de vida de los pacientes con tuberculosis pulmonar atendidos en la Micro red de salud de Pueblo Nuevo, Chincha 2021. Metodología: Método empleado descriptivo, diseño no experimental y corte transversal. Se consideró el total de la población 50 pacientes con tuberculosis atendidos en la micro red de salud de Pueblo Nuevo, así mismo se emplearon criterios de inclusión y/o exclusión para determinar la población. La técnica de recolección de datos fue la encuesta mientras que el instrumento fue el cuestionario validado a través del juicio de expertos (p: 0.031); la confiabilidad del instrumento fue abordada a través del alfa de Cronbach, cuyo valor fue de 0,826 factible para el estudio. Resultados: Los estilos de vida son poco saludables en un 78%, asi mismo según dimensiones se obtuvo el mismo valor final para los hábitos alimenticios en un 74%, medidas higiénicas 84%, sin embargo, para descanso y sueño 80% fueron no saludables y hábitos sociales 76% no saludables. Conclusión: Los estilos de vida de los pacientes con tuberculosis pulmonar atendidos en la micro red de salud de Pueblo Nuevo chincha 2021, son poco saludables.
Calidad de vida de mujeres con menopausia atendidas en el puesto de salud Condorillo Alto Chincha 2022
Authors:   , Santillan Portocarrero Carito
Published: September 2023

Introducción: La calidad de vida en mujeres con menopausia se ve afectada negativamente por los diferentes cambios que ocurren en la etapa, el cual puede perjudicar en el bienestar físico, psicológico, social y familiar. Aspectos que deben ser abordados a través de un trabajo conjunto con las mujeres y la familia. Objetivo: Determinar la calidad de vida de mujeres con menopausia atendidas en el Puesto de Salud Condorillo Alto Chincha 2022. Metodología: El estudio corresponde a un enfoque cuantitativo, alcance descriptivo y de corte transversal. La población estuvo conformada por 120 mujeres y la muestra estuvo constituida por 92 participantes, tamaño resultante del muestreo probabilístico. Se tomó en cuenta la encuesta como técnica, en tanto el instrumento fue el cuestionario MENQOOL (Menopause-specific Quality of Life Questionnaire) en versión breve, asimismo se realizó una prueba piloto para demostrar su confiabilidad (KR=0.84). Resultados: La calidad de vida en mujeres con menopausia de manera global es regular en un 60% (55), según las dimensiones área vasomotora y área sexual son malas en un 49% (45) y 56% (51) respectivamente, en tanto en las dimensiones área psicosocial y área física son regulares en un 60% (56) y 76% (70) respectivamente.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA CONSCIENTIZAÇÃO DO CONSUMIDOR SOBRE TERMOS ALIMENTARES: Projeto de extensão com alunos do ensino fundamental
Authors: Costa Jennifer Lima , Santos Tayna Jamille , Santos Patrícia Natalina , Souza Raquel Lucena , Torres Filho Robledo de Almeida , Da Silva Vanelle Maria , Carvalho Naiara Barbosa
Published: September 2023

Esse estudo é baseado no projeto de extensão “Terminologias aplicadas em alimentos: conscientização do consumidor para a sua autonomia no momento da compra”, em que o objetivo foi compreender e conscientizar os alunos do ensino fundamental de uma Escola Estadual de Florestal - MG, sobre os termos diet, light, probiótico, prebiótico, irradiado e transgênico. Os temas foram apresentados por meio de palestras e atividades dinâmicas em seis encontros. No primeiro encontro, foi aplicado aos alunos um questionário contendo questões objetivas sobre o significado de cada tema citado acima e outro questionário, elaborado com questões sociodemográficas, de hábitos de consumo e de possíveis doenças na família relacionadas com os mesmos termos, foi entregue para os alunos responderem com o auxílio dos pais em suas casas. O questionário para os alunos foi novamente aplicado após os encontros a fim de avaliar se houve alteração no índice de acertos após as explicações. Posteriormente, foram realizadas três palestras sobre, respectivamente, os temas probiótico e prebiótico, diet e light, e transgênico e irradiado, com a apresentação de cada tema contendo exemplos de alimentos, os benefícios que proporcionam à saúde, definições e o modo de consumo. Ao final de cada palestra era realizado um jogo de perguntas relacionado às definições do tema abordado. Inicialmente, os índices de acerto foram: o probiótico (31%), seguido por prebiótico e o irradiado (45%), o light (56%), o transgênico (58%), e, por último, o diet (97%). No questionário final, os índices de acertos foram: light (71%), irradiado (63%), probiótico (60%), transgênico (56%), prebiótico (40%) e diet (39%), sendo que o termo light obteve o maior índice de acertos. Isso demonstra que os alunos entenderam os termos, sabiam explicar seus significados e dar exemplos de alimentos. Desse modo, observou-se que os jovens agregaram conhecimento sobre os termos técnicos e símbolos atuais que se encontram presentes nos rótulos de produtos alimentícios e, logo, estão mais conscientes do consumo desses alimentos. Para a equipe do Projeto, o mesmo foi de muita valia, tanto para a bolsista quanto para as voluntárias, pois apesar das dificuldades encontradas no desenvolvimento do trabalho, o mesmo contribuiu para agregar conhecimento e auxiliar na formação acadêmica e pessoal das discentes.
RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA NA CAPACITAÇÃO EM ATENDIMENTO ODONTOLÓGICO DE URGÊNCIA E EMERGÊNCIA
Authors: Franciscatto Gisele Jung
Published: September 2023

Esse artigo apresenta o relato de experiência a respeito do projeto de Capacitação em Atendimento Odontológico de Urgência e Emergência na Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. O tratamento de urgência e emergência pode ser descrito como a abordagem inicial de um paciente que se encontra em situação de dor ou anormalidade, abrangendo afecções pulpares, periapicais, periodontais ou traumáticas, necessitando intervenções clínicas e/ou cirúrgicas. Esses atendimentos fazem parte da rotina do cirurgião-dentista, logo, o projeto surgiu com o objetivo de capacitar alunos do Curso de Odontologia que têm pouca experiência e contato durante a graduação com tais procedimentos. O projeto também tem objetivo de ofertar à população, que busca atendimento nas clínicas da Universidade, uma opção de um serviço destinado exclusivamente para esses atendimentos, visto que são poucas vagas ofertadas pelas clínicas usuais da graduação. Com início em março de 2017, funcionando em dois turnos semanais, conta com alunos de graduação, professores, uma odontóloga e alunos de pós-graduação. O atendimento de urgência busca, principalmente, o alívio da dor, eliminando imediatamente sua causa, e restauração da função dentária e encaminhamento do paciente para realização do tratamento odontológico definitivo adequado. Até dezembro de 2017, com cerca de 10 meses de projeto, aproximadamente 80 pacientes receberam atendimento, obtendo suas queixas sanadas e sendo acolhidos pela Universidade. Cerca de 77% dos atendimentos envolveram alguma intervenção endodôntica.
ATENÇÃO Á SAÚDE DO HOMEM NA UNIDADE DE SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA SALOBRINHO II
Authors: Santos de Santana Meire Nubia , Santos Goldman Pinto Eliana , Lino Vieira Regina Lúcia de Almeida , Da Silva Costa Geferson André , Sodré Santana Leonam , Lemos Nascimento Melchisedeck , Sousa Silva Priscila , Lopes Seara Tainan
Published: September 2023

A Atenção à Saúde do Homem constitui um foco atual de discussão no Sistema Único de Saúde. Compreende-se que por meio de um atendimento integral à saúde desta população, seja possível reduzir o número de agravos e problemas de saúde em faixas etárias mais elevadas e entre os mais jovens, além de proporcionar melhorqualidade de vida para o homem e sua família.Entretanto, admite-se que a adesão da população masculina aos serviços de saúde seja, comparativamente, inferior à observada em parcelas de outros grupos populacionais e muito aquém das reais necessidades que os homens demandam. Esse trabalho constitui-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa realizada no bairro do Salobrinho na população adscritaà Unidade de Saúde da Família Salobrinho II, no município de Ilhéus, no período de janeiro a março de 2013. Foram coletadas informações relativas ao ponto de vista quanto ao adoecimento, qualidade do serviço, fatores que favorecem a adesão, dentre outros, para permitir umaposterior adaptação do serviço às expectativas do homem quanto aos serviços de saúde prestados. Espera-se que esta reflexão seja transformada em melhorias para atendimento dos homens que constituem a clientela do Salobrinho, ao mesmo tempo em que torne possível compartilhar experiências no tocante ao serviço de saúde prestado à população masculina e às comunidades carentes dos bairros periféricos.
Developing Electronic Module Assisted by Professional Flip PDF Application in Kepewaraan Course
Authors: Wirahyuni Kadek , Martha I Nengah , Suandi I Nengah
Published: September 2023

This study aims to 1) analyze the characteristics of the e-module in the Kepewaraan course at the Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha and 2) analyze the quality of the e- in the Kepewaraan course at the Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. This study applied the ADDIE model, namely analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The subjects of the study were; 1) a learning content expert, media expert, learning design expert, and language expert; 2) three students in the fifth semester, and 3) six people in small groups. Data collection methods were observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The research results show that; 1) the characteristics of this e-module have been developed through several stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation; 2) the score from content experts is categorized into good qualifications (96.47%), the score of learning design experts is categorized into very good qualifications (93.33%), the score of learning media experts is categorized into very good qualifications (97.5 %), the score of individual trials is classified into very good qualifications (95.53%), and the score of small group trials is categorized into very good qualifications (95.53%). Based on the results of the experts, it can be concluded that the e-module in the Kepewaraan course is feasible to apply.