bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Protective Effects of Curcumin Against Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Authors: Sahebkar Amirhossein , Khoshakhlagh Mahdieh , Butler Alexandra E. , Jamialahmadi Tannaz
Published: August 2023

Alcoholism is a global health concern. Due to its role as the principal site of ethanol metabolism, the liver endures the most significant amount of tissue damage from heavy drinking. Numerous liver lesions can result from chronic and heavy alcohol use, including steatosis, hepatitis, and fibrosis/cirrhosis. Fatty liver is caused by a redox shift from the oxidized to the reduced form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) caused by the ethanol oxidation reaction. The other molecular mechanisms related to the progression of alcohol-induced liver injury are increasing sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1 (SREBP-1) and decreasing PPAR-α activity, cell signaling pathway impairment, reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, and lipid peroxidation. Curcuma longa L. rhizomes contain a substance called curcumin, which is naturally yellow in color and is also known as turmeric yellow. Curcumin has powerful biological and pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, antitumor, and anticancer effects. It's been employed as a hepatoprotective substance. Current studies have demonstrated the ability of curcumin to prevent the activation of NF-κB in Kupffer cells via endotoxins, to suppress the expression of various cytokines, chemokines, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and iNOS, as well as to modulate immune responses. The present study has shown the vital role of curcumin in a variety of hepatotoxic procedures, and summarizes those effects, focusing on the molecular insights they provide.
Deciphering Target Protein Cascade in Salmonella typhi Biofilm using
Genomic Data Mining, and Protein-protein Interaction
Authors: Upadhyay Aditya , Pal Dharm , Kumar Awanish
Published: August 2023

Background:

Salmonella typhi biofilm confers a serious public health issue for lengthy periods
and the rise in antibiotic resistance and death rate. Biofilm generation has rendered even the
most potent antibiotics ineffective in controlling the illness, and the S. typhi outbreak has turned into a
fatal disease typhoid. S. typhi infection has also been connected to other deadly illnesses, such as a gall
bladder cancer. The virulence of this disease is due to the interaction of numerous genes and proteins
of S. typhi.

Objective:

The study aimed to identify a cascade of target proteins in S. typhi biofilm condition with
the help of genomic data mining and protein-protein interaction analysis.

Results:

In this study, we identified 15 potential target proteins that are critical for S. typhi biofilm
growth and maturation. Three proteins, CsgD, AdrA, and BcsA, were deciphered with their significant
role in the synthesis of cellulose, a critical component of biofilm's extracellular matrix. The CsgD protein
was also shown to have high interconnectedness and strong interactions with other important target
proteins of S. typhi. As a result, it has been concluded that CsgD is involved in a range of activities,
including cellulose synthesis, bacterial pathogenicity, quorum sensing, and bacterial virulence.

Methods:

The goal of this study was to notice some important pharmacological targets in S. typhi. using
genomic data mining, and protein-protein interaction approaches were used so that new drugs
could be developed to combat the disease.

Conclusion:

All identified targets in this study possess hydrophobic properties, and their cellular localization
offered proof of a potent therapeutic target. Overall results of this study, drug target shortage
in S. typhi is also spotlighted, and we believe that obtained result could be useful for the design
and development of some potent anti-salmonella agents for typhoid fever in the future.
Physical Activity Reduces Depression among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Jordan
Authors: Okour Abdulhakeem , Amarneh Basil
Published: August 2023

Aims:

This study aimed to assess mental health status by measuring depression and investigating the effect of physical activity in lessening the mental health burden among HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan.

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused distress and depression among healthcare workers and drastic disruptions in social, economic, and health systems worldwide.

Methods:

A cross-sectional online study through google forms involved HCWs across Jordan for two months. The 10-item short form of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale Revised (CESD-R10) was used to assess depressive symptoms.

Results:

The total sample was 295, females were 50.5% with mean age of 33.1 (>80% less than 40 years old), married 51.9%, 63% were physicians, 88.1% had contact with patients, and 64.7% were smokers. Depression symptoms were perceived by 59.3% of the total samples (53.1).

Conclusion:

During the COVID-19-induced nationwide lockdown in Jordan, HCWs who engaged in enough physical exercise reported fewer depressive symptoms. Promoting physical exercise among HCWs may lead to better results for their mental health. Various clinical implications support promoting designated time and space for physical activity at work.
PENGARUH LETAK CAGE DALAM KANDANG TERTUTUP TERHADAP KUALITAS TELUR AYAM PETELUR HY-LINE BROWN
Authors: Yulianti Dyah Lestari , Hamiyanti Adelina Ari , Prayogi Heni Setyo , Andri Faizal , Setiawan Ary Kurnia
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh letak cage dalam kandang tertutup terhadap kualitas telur ayam petelur Hy-Line Brown. Materi yang digunakan adalah 96 ekor ayam petelur Hy-Line Brown umur 57 minggu. Pakan yang digunakan adalah pakan lengkap untuk ayam petelur fase layer produksi PT. Charoen Pokphand Indonesia dengan kode 324 KJ. Metode penelitian adalah percobaan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap. Perlakuan penelitian adalah tiga letak cage yang berbeda, yaitu dekat inlet (P1), tengah (P2), dan dekat outlet (P3).Â  Variabel penelitian meliputi luas permukaan area telur, kedalaman kantong udara, dan berat jenis. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis sidik ragam dan jika terdapat perbedaan antar perlakuan dilakukan uji Duncan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan yang nyata (P>0,05) pada luas permukaan area telur, kedalaman kantong udara, dan berat jenis telur pada letak cage yang berbeda dalam kandang tertutup. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini adalah bahwa letak cage dalam kandang tertutup tidak memberikan pengaruh negatif terhadap kualitas telur ayam Hy-Line Brown. Disarankan dilakukan penelitian uji pH darah untuk mengukur tingkat cekaman ayam petelur pada letak cage yang berbeda.
Analysis of Heat Transfer and Efficiency of Rack Type Flash Dryer Machine in Purple Sweet Potato Drying Process
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Jember, Nurwahyuningsih Nurwahyuningsih , Fadhila Putu Tessa ,   Politeknik Negeri Jember, Rahmadevi Ade Galuh ,   Politeknik Negeri Jember, Sucipto Adi ,   Politeknik Negeri Jember, Slamet Ahmad Haris Hasanuddin ,   Politeknik Negeri Jember
Published: August 2023

Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas var Ayumurasaki) has deep purple flesh and tuber skin. The variety of processed purple sweet potato products is increasingly diverse as purple sweet potato production increases, such as cookies and chips. Therefore, a process is needed to turn purple sweet potato into flour before being made into a variety of processed products, namely the drying process. Drying is a process of reducing the water content of a material to a certain level. To determine how much fuel is used by dryer machine, it is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the machine. So that in this study the aims were to determine the amount of energy needed to dry purple sweet potatoes, calculate the efficiency of the flash dryer machine and find out the temperature distribution on each tray of the drying machine. Based on the research results of the rack-type flash dryer drying machine, it can be concluded that the mechanism of the heat transfer rate in the purple sweet potato drying process occurs by forced convection heat transfer from the drying air to the purple sweet potatoes and a mass flow rate value of 0.1272 kg/s is obtained, the convection transfer rate in the drying chamber is 836.84 W and the sensible heat value is 1033.84 W. Hence, the amount of heat to dry 3 kg of purple sweet potato for 4 hours is 1870.68 W and an efficiency value of 55.26% is obtained. The total energy required to dry 3 kg of purple sweet potato in 4 hours is 5712.86 kJ.
Utilización de las Criptomonedas e Integridad de Blockchain
Authors: Avellaneda Vásquez Luis Alejandro , Varón Quimbayo Angel Alberto
Published: August 2023

Currently there is much talk about Blockchain technology, because it provides tools focused on providing the operation of new technologies, both financial that provide transparency and confidence to citizens in everyday life and its viability in projects other than cryptocurrencies such as smart contracts (Smart Contracts), with which you can streamline the steps in a business to be carried out, audited by a neutral third party and without corruption generated by an interest. In addition, expose security techniques to mitigate the conflict of computer security, being friendly to the user who is interested in venturing into the digital world, inherent in this technology. This article presents an analysis of the functionality of the blockchain and the tools used by the blockchain, to provide services to organizations, for it goes to the documentary research method, extracting information from documents developed by experts, on the subject in question, and that allows the development of research. Therefore, it is concluded that Blockchain is here to stay, under this premise requires that organizations dare to innovate in their financial processes and include cryptocurrencies as a business element.
The development of educational game-based learning media in natural science subject for elementary school students
Authors: Okra Riri
Published: August 2023

This research is based on the lack of innovative learning media that is easily accessible and suitable for the characteristics of students. This research aims to produce a learning media in the form of science learning educational games aimed at fifth-grade elementary school students. This educational game was developed using Construct2. This type of research is research and development (RnD) with the 4D development model (Define, Design, Develop and Disseminate). This educational game validation was obtained from media experts consisting of lecturers, practitioners, and teachers whose fields correspond to the media being developed. The questionnaire distributed to media experts obtained an average value of 0.97 which was categorized as valid. This educational game was also tested on users consisting of 21 fifth grade elementary school students, and obtained an average score of 94.15 in the very good category, this indicates that the science learning educational game for elementary school children is also very suitable for grade students. V elementary school which is evident from the assessment of grade V elementary school students who stated that this media was very good.
The practices of digital comic media based on the PBL model in elementary school
Authors: Reinita Reinita , Jannah Mifthahul , Sandika Ferdian Admil
Published: August 2023

Lack of use of media that is interesting, fun, and easy for students to understand makes students have difficulty understanding the material and often feel bored and lack motivation to learn. The requirement for learning media tailored to students’ interests spurred this study’s development of useful PBL-based digital comic learning media in Class IV Elementary Schools. Comics in learning follow students’ thinking levels, especially elementary school students. Techniques are used sequentially to make communication and interaction between teachers and students more effective in the learning and teaching process. A teacher's success in the learning process is when students can understand the material conveyed by the teacher to shape students' character through learning media. This study uses the ADDIE development methodology for analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Students at SDN 32 Andalas in the fourth grade participated in this study. 95.8% of teachers responded to the teacher response survey, and 98.8% of students responded to the student response survey, both of which were “very practical.” Thus, digital comic learning media in PKN learning in class IV of elementary school has been declared practical.
Using the second generation Web 2.0 tools in developing university EFL students’ english language skills
Authors: Abusamra Asmaa Naim , Triwiyanto Teguh
Published: August 2023

In 2020, conducting education at a distance was obligatory while the world fought the coronavirus disruption. Technology utilization in distance education has demonstrated its significance in teaching English to instructors and learners. This quantitative study examines university EFL learners’ perceptions regarding using second-generation Web 2.0 tools (Quizizz, Socrative, Edmodo, and Quizlet) to develop their English skills. This study was conducted with 150 students of the general English language requirement course at the University College of Applied Sciences in Gaza. The results of this study indicate that the participants appeared to have positive attitudes towards using Web 2.0 tools in general. The study results further indicate that both intermediate and low-level students reported more positive opinions about implementing the digital tools individually or all together when compared to other advanced-level students. The participants differed significantly in their perceptions of the awareness and actual usage of the Web 2.0 tools. The implications of this study indicate that these repeatedly used Web 2.0 tools as curricular tasks could be substituted or replaced with other digital tools to alleviate the oversaturation and reluctance to use digital tools by EFL learners.
Assessing students' metacognitive strategies in e-learning and their role in academic performance
Authors: Amien Moh Sulthon , Hidayatullah Achmad
Published: August 2023

The presence of e-learning as a new way of learning in the education system has attracted the interest of researchers worldwide. Nowadays, higher education still uses the e-learning system as a part of the learning method. The important issue in E-learning is how to promote academic performance. Metacognition theory argued that academic performance is determined by students’ metacognitive skills. Through metacognitive skills, students set their own goals, learning, monitoring, and evaluating in e-learning. Less is, however, known about how students involve metacognitive strategies in e-learning in the Indonesian context. Also, there is a scarcity of empirical evidence about the role of metacognitive strategies on academic performance in the Indonesian context. The purpose of this study is to assess students' metacognitive strategies and their impact on academic performance (i.e., engagement and achievement) in the e-learning context. One hundred and fifty students participated in the present study. Descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling were performed for data analysis. The result of this study revealed that students have high skills in metacognitive strategies in e-learning. Our study suggested that metacognitive strategies for self-regulated learning were found to be significantly associated with achievement and engagement in e-learning. In comparison, metacognitive for time and environment was only significantly associated with students' engagement but not with achievements. The contribution of this study to academic practice was explored.
Динамика парового пузырька, индуцированного лазерным нагревом воды в капилляре
Authors: Левин А.А. , Елистратов Д.С. , Сафаров А.С. , Чернов А.А.
Published: August 2023

The results of an experimental study of the evolution of a laser-induced vapor bubble in a subcooled liquid under spatially constrained conditions (in a capillary) are presented. The influence of geometric parameters on the nature of the process is studied. It was revealed under what conditions the collapse of the bubble is accompanied by the generation of a submerged jet directed from the end of the fiber into the depth of the liquid, and when this does not occur. It is shown that in the latter case, a standing pressure wave is presumably formed in the liquid.
Влияние концентрации поверхностно-активного вещества на динамику всплытия кластера пузырьков
Authors: Архипов В.А. , Басалаев C.А. , Усанина А.С. , Чуркин Р.А.
Published: August 2023

The results of an experimental study of the stationary velocity of ascent of a spherical cluster of monodispersed air bubbles in glycerin at various concentrations of a surfactant in the range of Reynolds numbers Re<0.1 are presented. New method for obtaining the cluster of monodispersed bubbles to study the process of ascent of a consolidated system of bubbles is proposed.
Генерация темных импульсов огибающей в модифицированной схеме шумотрона
Authors: Гришин C.В. , Скороходов В.Н.
Published: August 2023

The generation of dark envelope pulses with a duration of about 10 ns is obtained in a modified noisetron circuit consisting of two nonlinear amplifiers: a multicavity drift klystron and a travel-ing wave tube (TWT), captured by a delayed feedback circuit. The drift klystron operates in the output power saturation mode, and the TWT amplifier operates in the nonlinear cross mode, in which there are two N-shaped sections on the amplitude characteristic of the lamp, and the phase shift dependence on the signal power at the traveling wave tube entrance is highly nonlinear. It is shown that an increase in the chaotic signal power in a ring leads not only to a decrease in the average repetition period of dark envelope pulses, but also to the formation of bound states of dark and anti-dark envelope pulses.
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment of Elderly Adults
Authors: Cakmur Hülya
Published: August 2023

The geriatric population is increasing all over the world. Aging people have special health requirements and comprehensive medical checkups prevent physical, functional and mental decline during the aging period. This study aimed to examine the fitness level and identify problems with the well-being of elderly persons. In this context, the study also attempted to determine the relationship between socio-demographic factors and the health status of elderly adults. In this cross-sectional study, 168 elderly adults (≥65 years old) from 12 central villages of Kars, Turkey were examined. The home home comprehensive geriatric assessment was performed by a family physician in participant. In this study group, more than half of the participants reported urinary incontinence problems (51.2%) and a very high rate of generalized pain (58.3%). The most frequently observed chronic disease was hypertension (45.2%). The percentage of chronic dental oral problems was 57.1% in the current study group. Comorbidity and polypharmacy rate among the participants was 19.0%. The reported health problems in order to frequency in the study group were; heart disease: 17.3%, benign prostatic hypertrophy:16.7%, gastric diseases: 16.3%, diabetes mellitus (type II): 13.1%, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 11.6%, depression: 10.9%, the audio impairment:10.7%, visual impairment: 8.3%. There was a statistically significant relationship between advanced age, low economic level, low education level, lack of social support, co-morbidities, polypharmacy, depression, and impaired health status. Comprehensive geriatric assessment of elderly adults is essential for managing geriatrics health problems. With the comprehensive geriatric assessment, pre-frail individuals could be detected and early medical care would be planned for this population.
A Beta-Prototype Chatbot for Increasing Health Literacy of Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis: Usability Study (Preprint)
Authors: Au Jessica , Falloon Caitlin , Ravi Ayngaran , Ha Phil , Le Suong
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Health literacy is low among patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) and associated with poor health outcomes and increased health care use. Lucy LiverBot, an artificial intelligence chatbot was created by a multidisciplinary team at Monash Health, Australia, to improve health literacy and self-efficacy in patients with decompensated CLD.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to explore users’ experience with Lucy LiverBot using an unmoderated, in-person, qualitative test.

METHODS

Lucy LiverBot is a simple, low cost, and scalable digital intervention, which was at the beta prototype development phase at the time of usability testing. The concept and prototype development was realized in 2 phases: concept development and usability testing. We conducted a mixed methods study to assess usability of Lucy LiverBot as a tool for health literacy education among ambulatory and hospitalized patients with decompensated CLD at Monash Health. Patients were provided with free reign to interact with Lucy LiverBot on an iPad device under moderator observation. A 3-part survey (preuser, user, and postuser) was developed using the Unified Acceptance Theory Framework to capture the user experience.

RESULTS

There were 20 participants with a median age of 55.5 (IQR 46.0-60.5) years, 55% (n=11) of them were female, and 85% (n=17) of them were White. In total, 35% (n=7) of them reported having difficulty reading and understanding written medical information. Alcohol was the predominant etiology in 70% (n=14) of users. Participants actively engaged with Lucy LiverBot and identified it as a potential educational tool and device that could act as a social companion to improve well-being. In total, 25% (n=5) of them reported finding it difficult to learn about their health problems and 20% (n=4) of them found it difficult to find medical information they could trust. Qualitative interviews revealed the conversational nature of Lucy LiverBot was considered highly appealing with improvement in mental health and well-being reported as an unintended benefit of Lucy LiverBot. Patients who had been managing their liver cirrhosis for several years identified that they would be less likely to use Lucy LiverBot, but that it would have been more useful at the time of their diagnosis. Overall, Lucy LiverBot was perceived as a reliable and trustworthy source of information.

CONCLUSIONS

Lucy LiverBot was well received and may be used to improve health literacy and address barriers to health care provision in patients with decompensated CLD. The study revealed important feedback that has been used to further optimize Lucy LiverBot. Further acceptability and validation studies are being undertaken to investigate whether Lucy LiverBot can improve clinical outcomes and health related quality of life in patients with decompensated CLD.
Cocreation of Assistive Technologies for Patients With Long COVID: Qualitative Analysis of a Literature Review on the Challenges of Patient Involvement in Health and Nursing Sciences (Preprint)
Authors: Dalko Katharina , Kraft Bernhard , Jahn Patrick , Schildmann Jan , Hofstetter Sebastian
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Digital assistive technologies have the potential to address the pressing need for adequate therapy options for patients with long COVID (also known as post–COVID-19 condition) by enabling the implementation of individual and independent rehabilitation programs. However, the involvement of the target patient group is necessary to develop digital devices that are closely aligned to the needs of this particular patient group.

OBJECTIVE

Participatory design approaches, such as cocreation, may be a solution for achieving usability and user acceptance. However, there are currently no set methods for implementing cocreative development processes incorporating patients. This study addresses the following research questions: what are the tasks and challenges associated with the involvement of patient groups? What lessons can be learned regarding the adequate involvement of patients with long COVID?

METHODS

First, a literature review based on a 3-stage snowball process was conducted to identify the tasks and challenges emerging in the context of the cocreation of digital assistive devices and services with patient groups. Second, a qualitative analysis was conducted in an attempt to extract relevant findings and criteria from the identified studies. Third, using the method of theory adaptation, this paper presents recommendations for the further development of the existing concepts of cocreation in relation to patients with long COVID.

RESULTS

The challenges of an active involvement of patients in cocreative development in health care include hierarchical barriers and differences in the levels of specific knowledge between professionals and patients. In the case of long COVID, patients themselves are still inexperienced in dealing with their symptoms and are hardly organized into established groups. This amplifies general hurdles and leads to questions of group identity, power structure, and knowledge creation, which are not sufficiently addressed by the current methods of cocreation.

CONCLUSIONS

The adaptation of transdisciplinary methods to cocreative development approaches focusing on collaborative and inclusive communication can address the recurring challenges of actively integrating patients with long COVID into development processes.

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How to Develop an Online Video for Teaching Health Procedural Skills: Tutorial for Health Educators New to Video Production (Preprint)
Authors: Srinivasa Komal , Charlton Amanda , Moir Fiona , Goodyear-Smith Felicity
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Clinician educators are experts in procedural skills that students need to learn. Some clinician educators are interested in creating their own procedural videos but are typically not experts in video production, and there is limited information on this topic in the clinical education literature. Therefore, we present a tutorial for clinician educators to develop a procedural video.

OBJECTIVE

We describe the steps needed to develop a medical procedural video from the perspective of a clinician educator new to creating videos, informed by best practices as evidenced by the literature. We also produce a checklist of elements that ensure a quality video. Finally, we identify the barriers and facilitators to making such a video.

METHODS

We used the example of processing a piece of skeletal muscle in a pathology laboratory to make a video. We developed the video by dividing it into 3 phases: preproduction, production, and postproduction. After writing the learning outcomes, we created a storyboard and script, which were validated by subject matter and audiovisual experts. Photos and videos were captured on a digital camera mounted on a monopod. Video editing software was used to sequence the video clips and photos, insert text and audio narration, and generate closed captions. The finished video was uploaded to YouTube (Google) and then inserted into open-source authoring software to enable an interactive quiz.

RESULTS

The final video was 4 minutes and 4 seconds long and took 70 hours to create. The final video included audio narration, closed captioning, bookmarks, and an interactive quiz. We identified that an effective video has six key factors: (1) clear learning outcomes, (2) being engaging, (3) being learner-centric, (4) incorporating principles of multimedia learning, (5) incorporating adult learning theories, and (6) being of high audiovisual quality. To ensure educational quality, we developed a checklist of elements that educators can use to develop a video. One of the barriers to creating procedural videos for a clinician educator who is new to making videos is the significant time commitment to build videography and editing skills. The facilitators for developing an online video include creating a community of practice and repeated skill-building rehearsals using simulations.

CONCLUSIONS

We outlined the steps in procedural video production and developed a checklist of quality elements. These steps and the checklist can guide a clinician educator in creating a quality video while recognizing the time, technical, and cognitive requirements.
Antecedents of Workarounds Related to Hospital Information Systems: Interview Study (Preprint)
Authors: Doctor Eileen , Hennrich Jasmin , Eymann Torsten , Buck Christoph
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Hospital Information Systems (HIS) aim to support users in their time-critical routines on hospital wards with accurate and timely information. However, if these systems create blockages to workflows, nurses and physicians develop workarounds to provide care to the patients, nonetheless. Workarounds are both considered negatively, when associated with risks, and positively, when seen as feedback and source of innovation. Learning about the antecedents of workarounds allows for the establishment of control mechanisms, under the promise of enhanced patient safety.

OBJECTIVE

This study seeks to explore which antecedents shape nurses’ and physicians’ workaround behavior in the context of HIS, how they influence behavior and interrelate, along with the intentions with which they are carried out.

METHODS

Utilizing 26 qualitative interviews with nurses, physicians, and health information technicians from Germany and the USA and applying grounded theory analysis techniques, we identify antecedents of HIS-related workarounds and respective relations.

RESULTS

From the interview transcripts, we derive 506 open codes, which we merge cluster into three Direct Causes (Organizational Prerequisites, Human Factor, System), and four Influencing Factors (Regulations, Sector Funding, Role of Software Providers, Role of Ownership and Management). While Influencing Factors constitute higher-level influences, they do not directly impact nurses' and physicians' behavior but rather depict the defaults that lead to conditions for Direct Causes of workarounds.

CONCLUSIONS

This study provides an understanding of the antecedents of workarounds performed by medical personnel regarding HIS usage, structures and categorizes them, and lays the foundation for an understanding of users’ deviant behavior. Moreover, by revealing cause-effect relationships between the antecedents, we take on a behavioral perspective and provide a basis for developing effective strategies to prevent the need for workarounds. We contribute to the research stream of workarounds in healthcare and emphasize that once the reported and derived Direct Causes and Influencing Factors of workarounds have been tackled, working conditions, patient safety, and the overall quality of healthcare may improve under full digital support.
Research on Enterprise Strategy Based on Porter’s Five Forces Analysis Model—Taking Dick Smith as an example
Authors: YUSHAN CHEN
Published: August 2023

This article firstly provides a brief introduction of Dick Smith. Then, the article analyze the general environment of Dick Smith, including economic trend, technological change and demographic impact. After that, the article identify the industry environment of Dick Smith, followed by analysis of issues in the competitive environment through identifying five forces of which. In addition, this report describes Dick Smith’s current strategies. At last, the article explain the reasons why Dick Smith’s strategies were unsustainable, and point out the main reason contributes to its strategic failure, loss of competitive advantage and final collapse. Though Dick Smith was one of the most popular retail brands in Australia, it didn’t survive owing to its strategic failure, and was acquired by Kogan in 2016. Thus, it is essential to identify and analyze the strategic decision-making in Dick Smith, as which can be taken as a warning, and then help organizations develop effective ones, since only effective strategic plan and implementation can positively impact the performance of the organization (Hanson et al., 2017).
Exploring the Current Status and Development of Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis for Power Machinery of Engineering Ships
Authors: Yu Cairui
Published: August 2023

With the continuous progress of science and technology, modern engineering ships are also moving towards large-scale and high-speed development. Due to the fact that the power propulsion system is one of the most important parts of the entire ship, its operational status will directly affect navigation safety and operational efficiency, etc. Therefore, real-time monitoring of it is of great significance. Based on this, this article mainly explores the current status and development trends of condition monitoring and fault diagnosis of engineering ship power machinery, aiming to enable technical personnel to quickly and better grasp and apply these advanced technologies, and promote the healthy and sustainable development of China's shipbuilding industry.
Achieving Eco-Balance in Translating Non-Fiction Literature: An Approach through Adaptation and Selection—With Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper as a Case
Authors: Fang Jieyu
Published: August 2023

This paper aims to provide valuable insights for future translators dealing with the English-to-Chinese translation of non-fiction literature, employing principles from Eco-Translatology. The research focuses on the translation of Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper, utilizing the framework of Translation as Adaptation and Selection. By evaluating the degree of multi-dimensional transformations, reader’s feedback, and translator quality in the existing Chinese version, the paper assesses eco-balance within the translated work, considering the hybrid nature of non-fiction literature and its linguistic, cultural, and communicative aspects. Based on the analysis, the paper suggests that translators should strive for comprehensive dimensional transformations, with emphasis on the communicative dimension, while considering other dimensions based on the content type (informative, literary, or hybrid). Additionally, constant attention to the target readership is essential throughout the translation process. These findings contribute to enhancing the quality of English-to-Chinese translations of non-fiction literature.
Budget Deficit and Economic Growth in Cote d’Ivoire: A Search for Threshold
Authors: Keho Yaya
Published: August 2023

This study examines the effect of budget deficit on economic growth in Cote d’Ivoire. The study applies threshold regression model to annual data covering the period 1970-2022. The results show that fiscal policy significantly influences economic growth rate. Further, the study establishes that the threshold level of budget deficit conducive for economic growth is 4% of GDP. Beyond this threshold, budget deficit is detrimental to economic growth. As the actual budget deficit is above 4%, the study recommends measures aimed at increasing domestic revenue and enhancing efficiency of public spending to enable the country reap more economic growth associated with fiscal policy. In this regards, efforts should be deployed to reduce tax revenue losses from exemptions and evasion which represent a potential of 4.2% of GDP, i.e. more than FCFA 1800 billion. Under certain assumptions, the “true” budget deficit threshold of Cote d’Ivoire is around 2% of GDP.
Research on Innovative Teaching Design of “Securities Investment” Based on BOPPPS Teaching Mode
Authors: Wu Feng , Tang Qiuxia , Zhou Jun
Published: August 2023

With the continuous and rapid development of China’s capital market, the securities investment environment has undergone earth-shaking changes, which brings new challenges to the cultivation of college students’ financial literacy in securities investment. In the teaching design of the traditional course “Securities Investment” in colleges and universities, there is a problem that the curriculum design lags behind the needs of social development, which seriously affects the quality of talent training in securities investment. In view of the above problems, this paper proposes to use the BOPPPS teaching model to carry out the teaching design of “Securities Investment”, improve the teaching quality of the course, and hope to improve the financial literacy of college students in securities investment.
Quantum Machine Learning: Bridging the Gap Between Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence: An Overview
Authors: Choppakatla Arathi
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Quantum Machine Learning (QML) at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) is explored, emphasizing its role in connecting these domains. The transformative potential of QML in enhancing classical machine learning and the introduction of the Variational Quantum Classifier (VQC) algorithm (Ref. 4) are highlighted. Fundamental quantum principles, quantum feature maps, and the VQC's use of parameterized quantum circuits are discussed (Refs. 1, 3). The paper addresses practical implementation, optimization techniques, and the VQC's performance through empirical evaluations (Ref. 4). Implications of QML extend to diverse applications (Ref. 5), positioning it as a bridge between quantum computing and AI to unlock transformative possibilities.
Mango Leaf Disease Detection Using Deep Learning
Authors: Kulkarni Dr. Sapna B , Keerthi J
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Agriculture is one of the essential sectors for the survival of humankind. At the same time, digitalization touching across all the fields that became easier to handle various difficult tasks. Adapting technology as well as digitalization is very crucial for the field of agriculture to benefit the farmer as well as the consumer. Due to adopting technology and regular monitoring, one can able to identify the diseases at the very initial stages and those can be eradicated to obtain a better yield of the crop. Crops growth and yield are essential aspects that influence the field of agriculture as well as farmer economically, socially, and in every possible way. So, it is necessary to have close monitoring at various stages of crop growth to identify the diseases at right time. But humans naked may not be sufficient and sometimes it would be misleading scenarios arise. In this aspect, automatic recognition and classification of various diseases of a specific crop are necessary for accurate identification. This thought gave inspiration for the present proposed framework. The proposed framework is main concentrated on deep learning techniques using convolutional neural networks such as image classification and image recognition system. By using these system we can detect leaf diseases in various plants there are three different leaf diseases such as Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Red Rust of Mango has been identified in a dataset consisting of 1200 images of diseased and healthy mango leaves. The proposed CNN model achieves an accuracy of 93.67% for identifying the leaf diseases in mango plant thereby showing the feasibility of its usage in real time applications.
Degeneración combinada subaguda
Authors: Corredor Quintero Ángel Basilio , Olarte Ramirez Carlos Alberto
Published: August 2023

Introducción: la degeneración combinada subaguda (DCS) es un trastorno caracterizado por la degeneración difusa de la sustancia blanca a nivel del SNC, que afecta específicamente los cordones posteriores y laterales de la médula espinal, con pérdida de la mielinización periférica y central. De manera frecuente, las manifestaciones clínicas son parestesias y debilidad generalizada causada por deficiencia de vitamina B12. Presentación del caso: paciente masculino de 79 años, con cuadro clínico de 3 meses de evolución de limitación funcional para la marcha acompañado de desorientación. Al examen físico evidenció desorientación, cuadriparesia e hiporreflexia, con niveles séricos bajos de vitamina B12, RM cervical con focos hiperintensos en el segmento C3/C6 y endoscopia de vías digestivas altas con atrofia de la mucosa gástrica. Presentamos un caso clínico de DCS. Discusión: este es un caso de DCS que se manifiesta por medio de una alteración neuropsiquiátrica, con una presentación inicial inespecífica que comprende deterioro de la marcha, movimientos anormales con afectación cognitiva y psiquiátrica dada por alucinaciones visuales y desorientación. Su sospecha es importante en pacientes con factores de riesgo por medio del conocimiento de la patología, para una adecuada sospecha diagnóstica y una instauración oportuna de reposición vitamínica, la cual presenta una excelente respuesta. Conclusión: la DCS es un trastorno en el que se evidencia anemia con deficiencia de vitamina B12, desmielinización del tejido nervioso y en muchos casos signos sugestivos de atrofia gástrica, y para ello es cual es crucial la detección temprana de esta enfermedad por medio de la determinación de niveles séricos de vitamina B12, asociado a síntomas neurológicos, para así lograr su adecuado diagnóstico y tratamiento.
Sentidos de las prácticas musicales en la formación integral en la universidad
Authors: García Ospina Edwin
Published: August 2023

Este artículo da cuenta de una investigación con enfoque cualitativo desarrollada en el contexto de la educación superior, a partir de experiencias narradas por actores sociales vinculados a prácticas musicales en Unicatólica Cali, historias de vida que permitieron la interpretación hermenéutica de su sentir en relación con la revisión documental del estado del arte y las teorías de apoyo a la conceptualización de temas de interés, como la relación formación integral y prácticas musicales. En este sentido, se obtuvieron y analizaron datos desde el enfoque emergente de la complementariedad como diseño metodológico y se acudió a la teoría fundamentada como estrategia para su organización. Como resultados relevantes, se destaca la importancia de estas prácticas artísticas para el desarrollo humano integral, como alternativa de formación que vincula las prácticas musicales con la identidad, la familiaridad y el bienestar, potencializando distintas dimensiones del ser y contrarrestando la unidimensionalidad que se prioriza en la educación profesional
Prácticas de crianza en los hábitos de alimentación
Authors: Mazo Gutiérrez Mary Luz , San Martín Blanco Ana Karina , Giraldo Uribe Sandra Milena , Palacios Mena María Romelia , Gallego Ramírez Natalia Alejandra
Published: August 2023

Objetivos: Determinar cómo se transforman los hábitos alimenticios de los niños de 3 y 4 años, basados en una estrategia pedagógica centrada en las prácticas de crianza de las familias del Centro infantil Alegres Personitas del municipio de Medellín. Específicos Establecer la relación entre las prácticas de crianza y los hábitos de alimentación; Identificar las causas de los malos hábitos de la alimentación; Establecer la relación entre las prácticas de crianza y los hábitos alimentarios e Implementar una estrategia pedagógica centrada en las prácticas de crianza para contribuir a la transformación de los hábitos alimenticios. Metodología: Investigación con enfoque cualitativo, realizada a 6 niñas y 11 niños, con un diseño investigación-acción que nos permitió interactuar con las familias para informar y detallar las necesidades alimenticias observadas. Todo esto a través de diferentes técnicas; como: observación participante, técnica Delphi y grupo de discusión. Hallazgos: La propuesta de intervención fue significativa para los niños, transfiriendo las experiencias vividas al hogar y así los padres de familia aceptaron formar equipo con la comunidad educativa frente a los procesos alimenticios. Conclusiones: Se evidenció la relevancia de la vinculación familiar, para obtener mejores resultados, sin embargo, a pesar que estos conocen la importancia de los hábitos alimenticios no los practican, en ocasiones por falta de tiempo y por una crianza permisiva y de pocas normas. De igual forma la apertura fue positiva, en cuanto a la necesidad del tema de la alimentación.
Estado del arte de trabajos de grado de la Maestría en Educación y desarrollo del convenio Universidad de Manizales - Cinde 2010-2017
Authors: Sánchez Sánchez Claudia Liliana , Lalinde Sánchez Juan David
Published: August 2023

El siguiente artículo se deriva de la primera fase del macro-proyecto Regiones Investigativas en Educación y Pedagogía de Colombia de las Maestrías y Doctorados en Educación y Pedagogía 2010 – 2017. Este documento tiene como objetivo evidenciar las tendencias investigativas y temáticas en los trabajos de grado (2010 – 2017) de la maestría en Educación y Desarrollo Humano de la Universidad de Manizales-Cinde. Se desarrolla con una metodología enmarcada en las teorías críticas; como eje principal el método de investigación mixto en el que se analiza la recurrencia bibliométrica de los autores más referenciados. En cuanto al análisis cualitativo, se desarrolla a partir de la propuesta del “Atlas” de Michel Serres (1995). Como principales hallazgos se resalta el creciente interés por la formación posgradual en educación y en desarrollo humano, así como la evidente fortaleza de la maestría en la amplitud de líneas de investigación. Finalmente, sigue habiendo preponderancia de estudios comprensivos.
Human Rights and Literature: A Study of The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
Authors: Sharma Navin , Tripathi Priyanka
Published: August 2023

This article examines the use of symbolic representations in The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida (2022) to narrate the history of Human Rights (HR) violations. The article argues that the genre of fiction has emerged as a cultural medium for promoting the discourse of HR, moving beyond legal, judicial, and political forums. Building upon the concept of Human Rights Literature (HRL) developed by Pramod K. Nayar, the article conducts a critical analysis of the novel. It analyses 1) the use of fictional narratives to depict HR violations, 2) the role of language and cultural discourse that contribute to the dehumanization and demonization of people and massacres, and 3) how the discursive description of HR violations due to riots, civil war, and massacres transforms into a popular language of fiction. The article emphasizes the significance of fiction as a valuable addition to ethical literature within the HR movement and as a tool for spreading awareness.
A Story
Authors: Mirza Akhtar
Published: August 2023

It is a poem originally written in Urdu by the Pakistani Poet Akhtar Raza Saleemi. The poem speaks of a scene that is set in a desolate valley, surrounded by mountains, where three men are conversing with each other, but someone is listening, and the awareness of it is causing them to freeze in the form of a statue. It is an allegorical poetic tale about censorship and the panopticon.
Reclaiming the Secular Glory: A Critical Study of Ayaz Rasool Nazki’s Satisar: The Valley of Demons
Authors: Chishti Haadiyah , Rashid Romina
Published: August 2023

Kashmir is known for diverse facets and elements, from its picturesque beauty to its age-old values and traditions passed down to generations. ‘Kashmiriyat’- a term often echoed to reverberate and reiterate the ethnic, nationalistic, and social consciousness of Kashmiris has been debated and discussed in different social, cultural, and literary circles. Ayaz Rasool Nazki’s maiden novel, Satisar: The Valley of Demons (2018), is a literary foray into the rich and glorious past of Kashmir with the undertones of repressive forces of anarchy, highlighting the destabilization of social and political equilibrium. It sheds light on the age-old cultural harmony and religious syncretism that once defined the geographical locale. The paper aims to present how literary output appeals to reclaim the secular glory lost to multiple political power structures over the years. Moreover, it will highlight the erosion of the rich cultural heritage that once delineated the essence of Kashmiriyat. The research objectives would be supported by a relevant theoretical framework to signify the importance of secularism in maintaining peace and stability in a pluralistic society like Kashmir.