bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The promotion of sales on the consumer markets: Offer of a new approach of promotional management
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Villaba Merlo Francisco Javier , Periáñez Cañadillas Iñaki ,   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
Published: December 2023

Nowadays, there are many factors that have provoked a greater use of promotion by some manufacturers in the consumption markets. Traditionally, firms have used promotion as the last resource for the achievement of the goals of selling. When we analyse promotional management, this kind of performance represents an orientation to sales. In our field work we justify the breaking-off with this management philosophy, starting with a new definition for "sales promotion", that includes the internal consequences for the companies that perform it. After we have defined the subject of our study, we analyse the role of the Promotion Actions when creating steady relationships with the consumers, in order to finish proposing a New Instructor Model to the Promotions Management that helps to the achievement of some commercial goals, other than to the raising of short-term sales, due to the Promotion Actions developed by the manufacturers.
Quality Management and internal marketing as competitive factors for services enterprises: The cases of service basque enterprises with avant-garde management
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Aguirre García M.ª Soledad , Aparicio De Castro M.ª Gloria ,   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
Published: December 2023

In this paper, we explain and partially proof (with the analysis of some cases of Basque companies), that for the services companies, the quality and more especifically, the management of quality based on the principles of the philosophy of Total Quality Management, and gathered in models as EFQM of excellence, is the essential way of differentiation, competitiveness and getting customers loyalty. The Total Quality Management also shows the essential paper that in the competitiveness of the services companies has Internal Marketing.
Construction of simplified indices of country risk. An Approach to the cases of Europe and America
Authors:   Universitat de la Rioja, Ayala Calvo Juan Carlos , Iturralde Jainaga Txomin ,   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Rodríguez Castellanos Arturo ,   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
Published: December 2023

The authors of this paper propose the construction of two new country risk indexes, called «Simplified Index and «Observational Index», based on the semester values of each one of the nine variables that compose the country index elaborated by Euromoney, in the period between September of 1992 and September of 2002, for 41 European countries and 30 American countries. Both indices contain only four variables (of the nine proposed by the Euromoney country risk index) and still allow a reliable representation of the Euromoney ranking of countries by country risk. Furthermore, the study shows that the relative weight of each variable of the country risk index differs for different country clusters, i.e. Europe and America.
The effect of brand positioning on costumer loyalty: An empirical study of the Iberdrola case
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Hartmann Patrick , Apaolaza Ibáñez Vanessa ,   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Forcada Sainz Fco. Javier ,   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
Published: December 2023

This paper analyses the effect of brand positioning on customer loyalty. Based on data of a survey of clients of the energy utility Iberdrola, the study measures the loyalty effect of the company's perceived positioning For this purpose, a positioning model of the company and its main competitors is developed, as well as a set of loyalty indicators of the company's clients. The regression analysis show a significant effect of the dimensions of the company's positioning on the set of loyalty indicators. The results of the study emphasize the importance of brand positioning in the context of customer loyalty management.
Factors driving the integration of environmental variable in Business Economics and Marketing
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Vicente Molina M. Azucena , Ruiz Roqueñi Maite ,   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
Published: December 2023

Enterprises are now facing a new challenge: the incorporation of environmental subjects in the management and in the decision making process of enterprises. There are several factors which have induced the Economy of the enterprise and Marketing to introduce environmental subjects in its approaches to build a theoretic base that allow enterprises to deal with the new environmental needs of customers and society. In this paper, we analyze the factors that have contributed to increase the actual importance of the environmental variable in the firm, and at the same time, the reasons that have motivated its exclusion in the past.
Renal protective effects of natural honey on animal model of hypertension
Authors: Onwudiwe Saviour Nwachukwu  , Okoro Nzutechukwu Benjamin  , Nwankwo Emeka Christian  , John Ajayi  , Okonkwo Emmanuella  , KariKari Evelyn  , Mmoto Onyinyechukwu  , Okoh Favour  , Ugo-Olumba Olisaemeka Miracle  , Abugu Joshua Izuchukwu
Published: December 2023

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide. Numerous investigations have established that hypertension can cause alterations in the cardiovascular system as well as renal structure and function. Fresh honey is consumed worldwide and is claimed to be highly medicinal and has therapeutic effects against a wide range of medical conditions. We investigated the renal protective effect of natural honey in in animal model of hypertension. Forty (40) male albino rats, with average weight (120 ±10 g) were administered with high salt diet, HSD (80 g NaCl + 1 kg of diet and 1% NaCl in drinking water (10 g of NaCl + 1 L distilled water) for 10 weeks to induce hypertension in the rats. Following confirmation, hypertensive male rats were randomly selected for the experiment. Twenty (20) albino rats (15 hypertensive rats and 5 normotensive rats) were divided into 4 groups, Groups A-D. Group A: (Normotensive Control) no administration was given; Groups B-D (hypertensive rats) received the following treatments. Group B was treated with natural honey (15 ml/kg), Group C treated with hydrochlorothiazide (0.15 mg/kg), daily for 21 days; while Group D received no treatment, until the end of the 21 days administrations. Blood samples were taken in the end, and renal alterations were assessed via biochemical and histopathological analyses. Results showed that salt-induced hypertension caused a marked elevation of the renal biochemical parameters. The histopathological results agree with the biochemical findings. However and interestingly, natural honey (15 ml/kg. oral) showed significant efficacy in the recovery and protection on the kidney as the standard anti-hypertensive drug, hydrochlorothiazide (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01). Natural honey has a renal protective effects and may manage renal hypertension or prevent kidney injury secondary to high blood pressure.
Predicting Parkinson's Disease Progression: A Non-Invasive Method Leveraging Voice Inputs
Authors: HASSAN Ahmad , AHMED Arslan
Published: December 2023

Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a complex neurodegenerative condition with a global impact, demanding precise disease progression prediction to facilitate effective treatment strategies. To assess PD symptoms, the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) is widely adopted, encompassing both motor and non-motor assessments. This research delves into voice inputs as a non-intrusive method to predict total UPDRS and motor UPDRS scores, offering new possibilities for Parkinson's assessment. Feature engineering and data augmentation techniques address challenges related to class imbalance and diverse demographics, including an original imbalanced dataset with more females than males. Additionally, three new datasets are created: oversampled balanced, only-female, and only-male datasets. Ensemble-based stacking model, including random forest and extreme gradient boosting as base models and the gradient boosting regressor as the meta-regressor, demonstrate promising performance and robustness in predicting UPDRS scores, showcasing the efficacy of voice inputs for PD assessment. Furthermore, the feature importance analysis provides insights into crucial contributors influencing predictions. Various performance metrics, such as accuracy, mean squared error (MSE), root mean squared error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and R-squared (R2), are used to evaluate the model’s performance. Additionally, by incorporating telemonitoring capabilities, the voice-based approach offers the possibility of remote and continuous PD assessment, allowing for real-time monitoring and early detection. This advancement could significantly improve the quality of life for PD patients and facilitate more personalized and effective treatment plans.
Unicompartimental knee arthroplasty metallosis treated with uni-on-uni revision: A case report
Authors: Toro Giuseppe , Braile Adriano , Conza Gianluca , De Cicco Annalisa , Abu Mukh Assala , Placella Giacomo , Salini Vincenzo
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Metallosis is the result of metallic wear debris in the soft tissues and is associated to both local and systemic inflammatory response. Metallosis has been reported after total hip and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but rarely after a unicompartimental knee arthroplasty (UKA). In the context of UKA metallosis, surgeons often opt for revision using a TKA. However, in this paper, the authors successfully treated UKA revising the metal back only.

CASE SUMMARY

Prior to treat our patient we conducted a literature research through which we identified eleven cases of metallosis after UKA, ten (90.9%) were treated revising using though a TKA. Only one case was managed through a uni-on-uni revision, reporting high knee function. Our patient complained worsening pain and function after a snap occurred at 16 mo after UKA implantation. At 18 mo following surgical debridment and uni-on-uni revision surgery, our patient exhibited a relevant improvement in Oxford Knee Score and a reduction of metal ion levels in the blood.

CONCLUSION

Our study highlights that in case of metallosis after UKA, the treatment may be based on surgical debridement and just revising the mobilized components.
Evaluación del riesgo sísmico en Ecuador mediante el uso del software R-Crisis
Authors:   Carrera de Civil, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba, Ecuador, Zarate Andrea , Andrade Alexis ,   Carrera de Civil, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba, Ecuador, Jaramillo Kleber ,   Carrera de Civil, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba, Ecuador, Mendoza Karen ,   Carrera de Civil, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba, Ecuador, Toapanta Luis ,   Carrera de Civil, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba, Ecuador
Published: December 2023

La investigación aborda el riesgo sísmico en Ecuador, un país ubicado en el cinturón de fuego del Pacífico con historial de eventos sísmicos significativos. A pesar de la normativa vigente sobre peligro sísmico, se reconoce la necesidad de una evaluación actualizada. Para comprender a fondo el nivel de riesgo sísmico actual en el país, se llevó a cabo un análisis probabilístico del peligro sísmico. Este análisis se basó en fuentes sismogénicas actualizadas y una revisión exhaustiva del catálogo sísmico de la última década. Además, se crearon dos subfuentes sísmicas en las regiones de Manabí y Esmeraldas para obtener una evaluación más precisa. El estudio se centra en las provincias de Guayas, Chimborazo y Pastaza, destacando que las aceleraciones en Guayaquil, Riobamba y Puyo superan los límites establecidos en la NEC 15. Se concluye que la peligrosidad influye significativamente en el riesgo sísmico, con una vulnerabilidad generalmente media a alta en las edificaciones.
A teoria antropofágica da tradução no Brasil: o caso Haroldo de Campos
Authors: Cardoso Ferreira Rony Márcio , Cavalieri de Alencar Dutra Luana
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo principal analisar em que medida alguns ensaios de Haroldo de Campos (1929-2003), mais especificamente aqueles escritos durante a década de 1960, foram seminais para a construção de uma teoria antropofágica da tradução no Brasil. Para tanto, procuramos investigar por meio de tais ensaios a importância das noções de “antropofagia” e “história constelar” frente ao projeto teórico elaborado por Campos durante o século XX. A partir da perspectiva da crítica literária, da literatura comparada e dos estudos da tradução literária, valemo-nos, atrelados aos preceitos cunhados pelo poeta-tradutor brasileiro, dos postulados de Oswald de Andrade, Walter Benjamin e Leda Tenório da Motta. Portanto, veiculamos a importância desses postulados para o pensamento de Campos e, por fim, ratificamos a relevância de seus ensaios quando se pensa na desconstrução de um pensamento mais tradicional sobre a tradução literária na América Latina.
Nada há que temer, exceto as palavras: o duplo e a metaficção em Rubem Fonseca
Authors: Martins Carneiro Flávio
Published: December 2023

A obra de Rubem Fonseca é marcada pela presença do duplo. Seja na relativização do conceito de identidade, seja no diálogo entre ficção e realidade ou no enredo que espelha uma sociedade sustentada no disfarce, o duplo é presença constante na obra do autor. Sem perder de vista os aspectos citados, o objetivo do artigo é enveredar por outro caminho de atuação do duplo, o da metaficção. Pela estratégia da autorreferência, baseada numa narrativa que olha ao mesmo tempo para a tradição e para o próprio espaço em que vai se construindo, a obra de Rubem Fonseca traz a imagem do duplo diretamente associada a uma reflexão sobre o fazer literário. O que aparentemente surge como mero entretenimento acaba por revelar, para o leitor crítico, um universo complexo, no qual se problematizam os próprios conceitos de escrita e leitura de ficção.
Aprender a escrever contos de aventura para ensinar no 3º, 4º e 5º ano do Ensino Fundamental
Authors: Valachinski Gandin Rosangela , Branco Veronica
Published: December 2023

A pesquisa teve 07 professoras do Grupo Intervenção que produziram um texto na Oficina de Leitura, uma revisão após o Dia do Autor e a segunda revisão após Oficina de Criação Literária. Nesse ínterim, o Grupo de Escrita e Reescrita, com 12 professoras, escreveu um texto e revisou-o quatro meses depois, sem participar das oficinas. O texto deveria conter “o meio ambiente” como tema e “salvar o meio ambiente com um antídoto” ser a ideia principal do conto de aventura. Foram analisados 21 textos do Grupo Intervenção e 24 do Grupo de Escrita e Reescrita. Conclui-se que o primeiro teve influência do curso, porque a 2ª revisão de 06 textos qualificou-se como conto de aventura e um como micro conto, enquanto no segundo grupo, duas produções classificaram-se como conto de aventura, uma como micro conto e outras nove como ensaio, pois necessitam de revisão para atender o solicitado na pesquisa.
Fernando Sabino e eu: uma reflexão sobre leitura, escrita e a experiência de si
Authors: Rodrigues Muniz Cellina
Published: December 2023

Este artigo, partindo de um relato pessoal sobre minha experiência leitora, reflete sobre a leitura e a escrita na ralação de si para consigo, na constituição da subjetividade, no exercício autoral e na gênese de uma obra. Para essa reflexão, tomo como exemplo Fernando Sabino. Com base em pressupostos apontados por autores como Foucault e Larrosa, o objetivo deste texto é reunir algumas considerações sobre leitura e escrita no exercício da autoria e na experiência de si.
A criação antropófaga em Memórias sentimentais de João Miramar: revelando a canção do texto literário
Authors: Oliveira Rejane Pivetta de , Pereira Júnior Alércio
Published: December 2023

O artigo traça um percurso investigativo associado à criação musical. Sua proposição vincula-se ao conceito de antropofagia, ressaltando, no complexo ritualístico ameríndio,  a presença indissociável da sonoridade e do ritmo no corpo e na própria linguagem. Em um segundo momento, o artigo discute as repercussões da antropofagia na criação musical contemporânea para, enfim, explicitar o processo que desentranha a canção “Jardim desencanto” do fragmento inicial de Memórias sentimentais de João Miramar, de Oswald de Andrade, considerando a hipótese que estilo telegráfico e cinematográfico do romance, somado a uma possível partitura Tupi (AZEVEDO, 2018), está na gênese do texto oswaldiano.
Millî Mücadele Döneminde Bayburt
Authors: Sarı Mustafa
Published: December 2023

Captured by the Ottoman Empire at the beginning of the 16th century, Bayburt is located in an important position on the Tabriz-Erzurum-Trabzon road. During the First World War Bayburt, occupied by the Russians in July 1916, was again in the hands of the Turks, within the framework of the events that developed after Russian withdrawal from the war as a result of the revolutions in February 1918. In this process, the Armenians inflicted a very severe cruelty on the people of Bayburt. After the First World War, Bayburt’s most crucial problem emerged as subsistence and housing. While these problems were tried to be solved by the Turkish government, the Red Crescent Society sent a relief committee to the region and tried to heal the wounds of the people. After the Armistice of Mudros, the Defense of Rights Association of Bayburt was established in April 1919 under the Defense of Rights Association of Eastern Provinces, which was established especially against the ambitions of the Armenians in the region. The association protested the occupation of Turkey, especially Izmir, and held demonstrations. One of the most important events in Bayburt during the National Struggle Period was the Sheikh Eşref Rebellion that took place in October-December 1919. This event, called the Hart Incident, was brought about by Sheikh Eşref, who claimed that he had received a prophethood. The rebellion could only be suppressed by force. The people of Bayburt contributed to the success of the War of Independence by sending volunteer troops to the Eastern Front and the Western Front.
Millî Mücadele Döneminde Bayezid (Ağrı)
Authors: Atabey Figen
Published: December 2023

The province of Ağrı, under the name of Karakilise/Karaköse, was one of the five districts of the Bayezid sanjak of the Erzurum province in the National Struggle. Bayezid sanjak, which was exposed to the Russian and the Armenian occupation during the First World War due to its location at the intersection of the Russian and Iranian borders of the Ottoman Empire, carried the heavy burden of the war on its shoulders during the National Struggle. Bayezid sanjak attended the congress held in Erzurum in July 1919 as an honorary member of the Eastern Province Defense Society, among the founders of which was Bayezid's deputy, Şefik Bey. At the same time, a branch of the Vilâyât-ı Şarkiyye Müdafaa-i Hukuk Vilayeti Cemiyeti was opened in Bayezid by Bayezid Mayor Abdülaziz Bey. Again, in the National Struggle, the Tribal Regiments of the Bayezid sanjak also made a great contribution to the success of the military operation of the 15th Corps under the command of Kâzım Karabekir Pasha on October 30, 1920, to liberate Sarıkamış, Göle, Kağızman and Kars from the Armenian occupation. The people of Bayezid (Ağrı) showed their sacrifice on the eastern front and stood by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey during the National Struggle. In the study, it was revealed that Bayezid and the people of his region made significant contributions to the unity and solidarity struggle of Anatolia, even though they were exposed to all kinds of poverty and misery as well as border raids and atrocities by the Armenians during the National Struggle Period.
Millî Mücadele Döneminde Gelibolu
Authors: Doğruöz V. Türkan
Published: December 2023

"With the conquest of the region from (Gelibolu) Gallipoli to Tekirdag, Gallipoli became an important base of operations for the Ottoman raids into Thrace and the Balkans during the reign of Orhan Bey's son, Süleyman Pasha. Gallipoli, which had been a Sanjak center belonging to the Rumeli Beylerbeyliği until 1533, was attached to the Cezayir-i Bahr-i Sefid Governorship after Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha was appointed as Navy Commander and to this governorship. Although there was a calm period in the region until the Crimean War, when the Russians posed a threat to the Straits, the Ottoman Empire formed an alliance between France and England. With the Berlin Treaty, which was signed at the end of the 1877-78 Ottoman-Russian War, the Russians were prevented from reaching their ambitions on the Straits. Gallipoli has been the subject of historical studies due to its historical, strategic, and political importance. Yet there are not many studies about the region during the National Struggle Period. The examination of Ottoman and Republican Archives, Dr. Fahri Cemal's report on Türkiye’s Sanitary and Intimate Geography Gallipoli Province and the State Yearbooks will help to shed light on the subject. While giving information about the non-Muslims living in Gallipoli, explanations will be made about the Russians who lived in Gallipoli for nearly three years during the National Struggle Period. The process, which started with the implementation of the Mondros Armistice Agreement, will continue with the occupation of Gallipoli and the Akbaş raid, and will be completed with the Liberation of Gallipoli from the enemy occupation and its handing over to the Parliamentary Government, the signing of the Armistice of Mudanya, the Treaty of Lausanne, and the Demilitarization of Gallipoli."
Climate change, financial risks and reporting: distant horizons?
Authors: Martínez Covadonga , Pérez Rodríguez Pablo
Published: December 2023

The notes to financial statements and, in the case of credit institutions, Pillar 3 reports complete and supplement information contained in the balance sheet and income statement. This helps to provide a better estimate of the amount and timing of expected cash flows, and of the associated risks. The climate change challenge introduces new factors that affect the materialisation of those risks, and standards are being developed, from different vantage points and by various organisations, aiming to specify the type of public information –in addition to the notes to financial statements and Pillar 3 reports –that could provide a better picture of these factors. This article presents an overview of the initiatives under way to address the disclosure of climate-related financial risks, focusing on the main international work streams promoted by the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group and the US Securities and Exchange Commission. It sets out the context and rationale behind the proposals, their current status and their main content. It also discusses the mechanisms being considered to make the initiatives interoperable and to link this type of information with that provided in the financial statements, in order to prevent fragmentation that could affect financial stability.
Evaluation of the prevalence of anti-erythrocyte alloimmunization in 100 polytransfused patients in Lomé, Togo
Authors: S Hounogbé Agboka , Magnang Hèzouwè , L Nadjir Koboyo , Etassoli Santrao , Mazou Bassintou , Holali Ameyapoh Adjoa , Nguepou Tchopba Christelle , Katawa Gnatoulma , Fétéké Lochina , Kolou Maléwé
Published: December 2023

Aims: Red blood cells transfusion exposes recipients to a risk of immunization. The phenotyping of red blood cells and the search for irregular erythrocyte antibodies ensure immuno-hematological safety of the transfused patients. In Togo, these tests are not systematic in transfusion. The aim of the study was to determine the rate of immunization against erythrocyte antigens in polytransfused patients in Lomé.

Methods: The search for irregular agglutinins was carried out by the indirect antiglobulin test in gel-filtration in 100 polytransfused patients selected at National Center for Research and Care of Sickle Cells disease and in the care units of Campus Teaching Hospital of Lomé in Togo, from October 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.

Results: The prevalence of alloimmunization was 27% with a total of 13 different alloantibodies identified. The most represented were anti-K (18.52%), anti-E (14.81%), anti-C (11.11%), anti-Jka (11.11%), and anti-M (11.11%). Alloantibodies were more frequent in A+ blood group patients and those who received more than 4 bags of packed red blood cells. There was no link between age, sex, and the pathologies involved on one hand, and the occurrence of anti-erythrocyte alloimmunization on the other.

Conclusion: The rate of immunization against erythrocyte antigens is very high in polytransfused patients in Lomé. Systematic implementation of red blood cells phenotyping and irregular erythrocyte antibodies research before and after transfusion should ensure better immunological transfusion safety in Togo.
6831 sayılı Orman Kanunu’nun 2/B maddesi uygulamaları ve sonuçları (Amasya ili örneği)
Authors: UYSAL Betül , BİRBEN Üstüner
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışma, Amasya ilindeki orman arazilerinin 2/B madde uygulamalarına tabi tutulan kısmının belirlenmesi, bu uygulamaların gerçekleştirildiği alanlarda orman ve 2/B uygulamalarına dair algı ve uygulama sonuçlarının incelenmesi ve karşılaşılan sorunlara çözüm önerileri sunma amacı taşımaktadır. 400 katılımcıyla gerçekleştirilen anketlerden elde edilen veriler tablolaştırılmış, grafikler oluşturulmuş ve seçilen değişkenler üzerinde Ki-Kare analizi yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, Amasya ilindeki 2/B uygulamalarının tamamlandığı köylerde vatandaşların, bu uygulamalar hakkında yeterli bilgiye sahip olmadığı ancak 2/B arazilerini tarımsal faaliyetlerde kullanmayı, yatırım aracı olarak görmeyi, ata topraklarına sahip çıkmayı ve gelecek nesillere miras bırakmayı düşündükleri tespit edilmiştir. Bu algı ve beklentilerin değiştirilmesi adına, 2/B uygulamalarını temel alan tarih değişikliklerine son verilmesi, yönetişim ve halkla ilişkilerdeki eksikliklerin kitle iletişim araçlarıyla giderilmesi, toplumun orman algısının geliştirilmesi önerilmektedir.
Prevalence of HPAI in passerines, woodpeckers and doves presented to the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation during the 2022 HPAI H5N1 epizootic
Authors: Lundborg Bren , O'Toole Grae
Published: December 2023

The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b epizootic affecting North America beginning in late 2021 has affected wild and domestic birds to an unprecedented scale. Mortalities have been documented mainly in raptors, aquatic birds (shorebirds, waterfowl), gulls and other scavenging birds, with rare reports of other species being affected. Passerines, woodpeckers, and doves are not thought to contribute significantly to the transmission of avian influenza, and thus are not regularly tested. Despite this, mortalities and even the possibility of asymptomatic carrier states in songbirds have been documented with HPAI H5N1 strains. This study focused on sampling and testing of species not typically included in HPAI surveillance, to help assess prevalence, symptoms of infection if detected and the possibility of asymptomatic carriers. Throughout two periods in 2022, 164 individuals of 38 species were sampled from Vermont and New Hampshire. None of these birds tested positive for any strain of avian influenza virus. While the scale of this study is small, it highlights the need for testing species that are not a part of regular HPAI surveillance, as well as the role rehabilitation centers may play in that goal.
A dinâmica geopolítica do petróleo: a interseção da economia, do poder e das estratégias dos EUA na perspectiva de David Harvey
Authors: Silva Rhafic Concolato da
Published: December 2023

O artigo aborda a ascensão do petróleo como um elemento central nas relações geopolíticas globais desde o século XX, com foco nas análises de David Harvey. O objetivo deste artigo teórico é desvendar as camadas complexas da influência do petróleo na geopolítica mundial e na política econômica, destacando seu papel estratégico no desenvolvimento econômico e militar, bem como nas estratégias nacionais e internacionais, com base nas contribuições de David Harvey. O estudo utiliza uma abordagem analítica crítica, concentrando-se na obra "O Novo Imperialismo" de Harvey, para explorar as dinâmicas políticas e econômicas influenciadas pelo petróleo. Examina-se a interação entre a lógica do capitalismo e a lógica territorial do poder. Revela-se que o petróleo é um fator crítico na expansão do poder norte-americano e nas estratégias políticas, diplomáticas e militares dos EUA. O controle do petróleo no Oriente Médio é um elemento-chave na manutenção da hegemonia econômica global dos EUA. Conclui-se que o petróleo é um vetor de poder e influência crucial, moldando não apenas a economia, mas também a política e a ética nas relações internacionais. As ações dos EUA no cenário global são parte de uma estratégia mais ampla que envolve coerção, dominação, cooperação e consentimento, refletindo a complexidade da geopolítica do petróleo. Palavras-chave: Petróleo; Geopolítica; Hegemonia; Estados Unidos; David Harvey.
Avaliação da longitudinalidade sob a perspectiva dos usuários hipertensos e/ou diabéticos na estratégia saúde da família
Authors: Além Kátia Furtado da Silva , Peixoto Ivonete Vieira Pereira , Valois Rubenilson Caldas , Nilo Juliane da Silva , Silva Tais Oliveira da
Published: December 2023

Este estudo tem o objetivo de avaliar o escore do atributo longitudinalidade através do instrumento Primary Care Assessment Tool (PCATool) na Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) sob perspectiva dos usuários com hipertensão (HAS) e/ou diabetes (DM) cadastrados e atendidos pelas ESF da 3ª Região de Saúde no município de Ananindeua, Pará. A coleta de dados foi realizada de janeiro a junho de 2023, de modo presencial, em datas e horários previamente agendados com a equipe de saúde. Os dados foram tabulados e analisados pelo software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Em relação ao escore do atributo longitudinalidade, 83 participantes (59,3%) obtiveram um baixo escore de longitudinalidade (<6,6) e o escore médio igual a 6 (µ = 6,14 ± 1,45). Assim, esta pesquisa indica um baixo escore para o longitudinalidade na ESF na percepção dos pacientes com HAS e/ou DM cadastrados e atendidos no município de Ananindeua, Pará. A avalição do atributo permite identificar uma possível fragilidade, que pode indicar dificuldades no cuidado longitudinal a esse grupo em especial.
Investigação de sequelas musculoesqueléticas após infecção pelo vírus Chikungunya no município de Juazeiro do Norte
Authors: Alves Hellen Karine da Silva , Oliveira Kairo Alves de , Sousa Maria Clara da Silva , Bessa Maria Misrelma Moura , Oliveira Francisco Fabio Bezerra de
Published: December 2023

A Febre Chikungunya (FCHIK) é uma doença marcada por sintomas febris e poliartralgia crônica, que registrou alta incidência na Região Nordeste até a semana epidemiológica 52 de 2022. O objetivo do presente estudo, é investigar as sequelas musculoesqueléticas da FCHIK presentes na população do município de Juazeiro do Norte, suas influências na dor e funcionalidade das articulações afetadas e quais os principais impactos ocasionados na qualidade de vida desse grupo. Este é um estudo epidemiológico transversal, descritivo e quantitativo, aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa com seres humanos sob o parecer n° 6.319.206. Os dados obtidos revelam um perfil de prevalência feminina. As principais articulações afetadas incluíram punho/mão, joelho e tornozelo, com artralgia e mialgia predominantes. Pode-se perceber maior limitação funcional em locomoção, no ato de levantar-se ao acordar e alcançar objetos. A maioria dos participantes relatou algum grau de dor nas últimas 24 horas. Os resultados encontrados indicam limitações funcionais e dor persistente. Este estudo fornece informações cruciais para compreender o impacto social e de saúde da FCHIK na região.
he Relationship between the Intensity of Playing Online Games and the Incidence of Asthenopia in Students at SMP Negeri 2 Gorontalo
Authors: Rahim Nirwanto , Mosi Moh Amin , Ilham Rosmin , Soeli Yuniar M.
Published: December 2023

Adolescence is a period of transition or transition from childhood to adulthood. Adolescent development occurs in all parts of life, including socio-emotion changes to find an identity. Playing with peers and communicating through games is mostly done by teenagers through playing online games. Online games attract the attention of teenagers because of their attractive appearance, playing style, game graphics and image resolution. Playing online games with long intensity can cause confusion between reality and illusion, affect concentration power, and will have an impact on visual disturbances. This study used a descriptive research design with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study amounted to 115 people with a total sample of 115 respondents with a total sampling technique. The results showed that the intensity of playing online games and the incidence of asthenopia showed a value of ?-value = 0.000 (?<0.05), which means that there was a significant relationship between the intensity of playing online games and the incidence of asthenopia in students. It is hoped that for schools, this research can become a benchmark for assessing the level of intensity of playing online games and the incidence of asthenopia.
The Relationship between Career Path and Job Satisfaction of Nurses in the Inpatient Room of X Hospital, Bekasi Regency
Authors: Lestari Prita , Sapeni Muhammad Al-Amin R. , Lastriyanti Lastriyanti
Published: December 2023

Kepuasan kerja yang didasari oleh kompetensi perawat, secara khusus seperti kemampuan perawat untuk mengelola, tidak menonjolkan diri, stress bekerja  dan tidak efisien menimbulkan perawat rawat inap merasa tidak puas dalam bekerja. Negara Indonesia tepatnya kota Solok tahun 2019, ketidakpuasan kerja mencapai 51,6% dan di salah satu rumah sakit di kota Makassar berkisar 51,6%, dan Perawat rawat inap khususnya di kota Palembang belum mendapatkan kepuasan kerja 52,7%. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan jenjang karir dengan kepuasan kerja perawat di ruang rawat inap RS X Kabupaten Bekasi. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendeketaan kuantitatif dan design penelitian cross sectional. Pengumpulan data, data primer didapatkan dengan pengambilan secara langsung yang terdiri dari jumlah perawat serta level karir dan melalui pengisian kuesioner jenjang karir terdiri dari dua bagian perawat klinis I dan perawat klinis II yang bersifat observasi, pengisian kuesioner kepuasan kerja Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS) secara langsung. Pengolahan data dengan menggunakan sistem komputer dan analisis data menggunakan SPSS dengan Uji Chi-Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan antara jenjang karir dengan kepuasan kerja perawat di ruang rawat inap RS X Kabupaten Bekasi yang ditunjukkan p-value sebesar 0,551, dimana angka > ? = 0,05. Level kompetensi karir tidak berhubungan dengan rasa kepuasan kerja yang dimiliki perawat di ruang rawat inap RS X Kabupaten Bekasi
Exploring the Role of Individual Differences on Instructors’ Technology Acceptance in Online Education through a Motivational Perspective
Authors: İLİC Ulaş , ŞAHİN Ferhan , DOĞAN Ezgi
Published: December 2023

The present study aims to investigate the potential variables that influence the faculty members’ intention to continue using online learning systems during and after the pandemic based on extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Self Determination Theory (SDT), and to study individual differences between these variables. The methodology of the study was based on survey research and causal comparative methods. Convenience sampling method was used to identify the participants of the study, who are 302 faculty members working at twelve different state universities. Explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis (EFA-CFA) were used to test the factor structure of the data collection tool and to validate the tool through examining the model fit. Descriptive statistics were used to examine the distribution of the dependent variable scores of the participants, and one-way MANOVA was used to compare the variables based on individual differences. The findings indicated that CMP had the highest mean score, followed by the constructs of SDT (competence, autonomy, relatedness). A significant difference for male participants was observed in perceived ease of use and competence variables based on gender. No significant difference was found between the variables based on academic title. The present study established that all variables except relatedness indicated a significant difference that favors instructors with high and medium level online learning experience. It was concluded that the comparison of the motivational variables based on the individual differences of the instructors, which have critical importance in online education as well as in higher education, can contribute to the establishment of effective and sustainable quality learning environments (distance or hybrid) and to the existing literature.
Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty (Vetiver) en sistemas silvopastoriles
Authors: Carrillo Bolea Antonio
Published: December 2023

Introducción. El pasto vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) es abundantemente estudiado en países asiáticos por sus múltiples usos en conservación de suelos, protección de infraestructura, saneamiento ecológico, control biológico de plagas, restauración ecológica, entre otras aplicaciones agronómicas y de bioingeniería. El establecimiento de setos cerrados en curvas a nivel o plantaciones lineales es conocido como Sistema Vetiver (Greenfield, 1993) y se considera tecnología de bajo costo, fácil adopción y replicable en diferentes contextos. Objetivo. Demostrar el uso del sistema vetiver en asociación con sistemas silvopastoriles para fomentar su uso en unidades de producción pecuaria en México. Métodos. A partir de la investigación documental (Greenfield, 2008; Truong et al., 2008; Truong y Thai, 2015) se establecieron en el municipio de Catemaco, Veracruz, diferentes arreglos de vetiver con especies tropicales para eficientar el uso de terrenos degradados y maximizar la propagación de material vegetativo. Resultados y discusión. La asociación del pasto vetiver con leguminosas perennes y anuales es una estrategia de bajo costo de establecimiento y mantenimiento que genera resultados en el corto plazo. La siembra de temporal en la región (junio-noviembre) en arreglos cerrados en curva a nivel para el control de la erosión tiene mejores resultados cuando el marco de plantación es de un rizoma a tresbolillo cada 15 cm, mientras que para bancos de propagación se lograron resultados prometedores usando tres rizomas cada 50 cm. La asociación en terrazas con Flemingia macrophylla presenta ventajas adicionales al reducir aún más los costos de manejo y la calidad de material vegetal cosechado. Es insuficiente la investigación en México sobre el uso de esta especie en sistemas silvopastoriles, por lo que es necesario extender su uso y aprovechamiento en la ganadería tropical. Conclusión. La incorporación de Chrysopogon zizanioides en diferentes arreglos silvopastoriles es una alternativa para el desarrollo de una ganadería sustentable.
Beneficios de los sistemas silvopastoriles de Escárcega, Campeche
Authors: Cauich Cauich Issac Ismael , Fraire Cordero Silvia , Victoria Chan Eloy , Solorio Sánchez Francisco Javier
Published: December 2023

Introducción. Los sistemas ganaderos que predominan en el estado de Campeche son sistemas extensivos basados en monocultivo de pasturas, los cuales se caracterizan por su baja productividad y afectaciones al ambiente (Alayón-Gamboa et al., 2016). Por lo que los sistemas silvopastoriles (SSP) se establecen como estrategias para contrarrestar los efectos negativos de los sistemas ganaderos en el municipio de Escárcega, Campeche, los cuales cumplen un rol importante en la productividad de las fincas ganaderas al proveer beneficios sociales, ambientales y económicos. Objetivo. Conocer los beneficios de los SSP que perciben los productores de Escárcega, Campeche. Métodos. La información se extrajo mediante un cuestionario, entrevistando a 21 productores y analizándolos de manera descriptiva. Resultados y discusión. De los productores, el 100% considera que los SSP les aportan diferentes beneficios. Los que fueron mencionados fueron: 26% mejor calidad nutricional de la dieta del rumiante, 22% mayor bienestar animal por medio de la sombra de los árboles, 12% mayor cantidad y calidad de alimento disponible en época de estiaje, 11% reducción de costos de inversión, 8% aumento en la producción de carne, 7% áreas pequeñas con SSP son más productivas, 6% mejora la fertilidad del suelo, 5% menor erosión del suelo y 3% aprovechamiento de recursos naturales por la presencia de árboles multipropósito. Otros autores como Murgueitio et al. (2013) y Cuervo-Osorio et al. (2020), mencionan que los mayores beneficios de los SSP en los que se centra el productor es el económico por el uso de los recursos disponibles. Conclusión. Los beneficios de los SSP que son percibidos por productores del municipio de Escárcega, Campeche, son de tipo ambiental y productivo, valorarlos podría funcionar como incentivo para que otros productores adopten estos sistemas.
La agrosilvicultura rural del ejido Ayotitlán, Cuautitlán de García Barragán, Jalisco, pilar en la soberanía alimentaria
Authors: Ramírez Villeda Rubén , Navarro Orozco Valeria , Rosales Adame Jesús Juan , Cevallos Espinosa Judith , Gutiérrez Gómez Brenda Citlalli
Published: December 2023

Introducción. En el trópico las actividades agrosilvopastoriles como es el tradicional huerto familiar, los cercos vivos y leñosas dispersas en potreros son muy importantes para las comunidades rurales de México. Pocos estudios hacen referencia al enfoque de género relacionados con su creación y manejo (Chávez-García, 2009; Pérez et al., 2014). Objetivo. Identificar y valorizar el trabajo de las mujeres agrosilvicultoras en el ejido Ayotitlán, en Cuautitlán de García Barragán, Jalisco, como pilar de la alimentación y organización familiar. Métodos. Se seleccionaron dos localidades del ejido Ayotitlán, quienes practican la agricultura tradicional que data de la época prehispánica (Rojas, 1996); y donde trabajan las mujeres en diversas actividades agrosilvopastoriles apoyadas por la Dirección de la RBSM-CONANP. Se aplicaron encuestas semiestructuradas para identificar los alcances y trascendencia de sus respectivos trabajos. Resultados y discusión. Se entrevistaron 35 agrosilvicultoras, 15 de Chancol (Ch) y 20 en Telcrucito de Arriba (TA). La edad mínima en ambas localidades fue de 19 años y la máxima de 74 y 77 años, respectivamente. Todas realizaron actividades domésticas y de apoyo a la producción alimentaria, el 48.5% apoyaron al mantenimiento de animales en sus sistemas productivos. En Ch, 66.6% se agrupó entre los 36-50 años de edad y 73.3% sólo cursó la primaria. En TA se observaron dos grupos de edad: 19-40 representando 65% y 51-74 con 30%, el grado de escolaridad fue: primaria 45%, secundaria 36.4% y preparatoria 18.2%, y el 15% no estudió. El grupo Ch se dedicó a los huertos de traspatio combinado con aves de corral (20%); mientras que en TA manejaron milpas, cafetales, elaboración de productos medicinales naturales y 10% desarrolla apicultura. Conclusión. Las mujeres agrosilvicultoras mantuvieron sus labores domésticas y productivas, incluidos animales. Las mujeres jóvenes y con mayor escolaridad emprendieron proyectos productivos innovadores que abonan a su soberanía.
Api-forestería en cocotero y el colapso de abejas en el Colima
Authors: Palma García José Manuel , Silva Jiménez Elvira
Published: December 2023

Introducción. La api-forestería es un sistema especial de la agroforestería que, en las condiciones actuales de abuso de agroquímicos en frutales tropicales, tiene riesgos latentes de intoxicación y, por lo tanto, de muerte masiva en abejas (Bejarano, 2017). Objetivo. Determinar la causa de muerte masiva de abejas en sistemas apiforestales de frutales en el estado de Colima, México. Métodos. En este trabajo se registró la muerte masiva de abejas durante el año 2022 en dicho estado. Las variables consideradas fueron: localidad en donde se registró el fenómeno, fecha de afectación, productores afectados (número), colmenas afectadas (número), porcentaje de afectación, abejas muertas total (número) y cultivo frutícola asociado al problema. Resultados y discusión. Los municipios en donde se registró la muerte masiva de las abejas fueron Armería y Tecomán en los meses de junio a septiembre, en un total de siete productores y con un daño en 968 colmenas, de un total de 1 131, equivalente a 85.6% de afectación de sus apiarios; ello significó 47.8 millones de abejas muertas. En todos los casos, los apiarios afectados estuvieron cercanos a Cocos nucifera var. Enano Verde de Brasil y se diagnosticó la presencia de fipronil en forma parental y de sus metabolitos fipronil sulfona en las abejas muertas determinado a través del método QuEChERS (Amador-Hernández et al., 2018), insecticida altamente tóxico para las abejas (Holder et al., 2018). Además de su presencia, se determinó la presencia de fipronil en hojas, diferentes tipos de frutos, suelo y agua de los ranchos en donde se presentó el colapso. Conclusión. La presencia del fipronil y de sus metabolitos en las abejas muertas fue la causa del colapso masivo, asociado a la aplicación de este principio activo en el cultivo de cocotero.
Cosecha de lluvia para regeneración de vegetación en zonas áridas - como antes, pero con las herramientas y tecnologías de hoy
Authors: Lupercio Huerta Felipe de Jesús
Published: December 2023

Introducción. Los efectos del cambio climático son evidentes. Revertir este fenómeno es inaplazable, la sobrevivencia misma de nuestra especie está en riesgo. Se signan acuerdos internacionales en esta materia, de ellos se desprenden diversos programas de reforestación. Pero, debido a las sequías recurrentes, el éxito de dichos programas es errático en zonas áridas.           En Caborca, como en otras partes de Sonora, en antaño se usó el entarquinamiento para sustentar la agricultura de temporal, esquema que se hacía a prueba y error mediante tiro animal. Localmente se llamó bolsas a esos embalses construidos para acumular agua de escorrentías, posteriormente se sembraban cultivos de temporal. Habitantes de Caborca en Sonora, México, tienen el recuerdo de los abuelos que trabajaban en las bolsas su temporal, así obtenían el sustento. Con la agricultura moderna, basada en extracción de aguas subterráneas y alta tecnificación, los sistemas de bolseo se abandonaron. Hoy día, es fácil ubicar las bolsas en las imágenes aéreas, densos bosques de árboles nativos invadieron profusamente los embalses y canales. Objetivo. Sustentar la reforestación con la construcción de sistemas de bolseo en el árido sonorense. Métodos. Con base en lo anterior, se propuso a la CONAFOR la estrategia de sistemas de bolseo entre 2010-2019, en donde se aprobaron diez proyectos de reforestación para la región noroeste de Sonora. Se utilizó laser, gps y maquinaria pesada para la construcción de una gran infraestructura de bolseo para cosecha de lluvia. Resultados y discusión. La infraestructura generada tiene potencial para infiltrar en el suelo 25 millones de m3 de agua/año; se bolsearon y reforestaron 2 300 ha; los bordos en curvas a nivel tienen 1.2 m de alto por seis metros de ancho en la base; sumando la longitud de los bordos construidos son 460 km. Actualmente, los árboles nativos están invadiendo ya los predios beneficiados, en los primeros proyectos la cubierta vegetal está próxima a 100%, y se implementó un sistema de silvopastoreo; con todo esto, se bajó el índice de agostadero de 60 a 10 ha/UA. Conclusión. Se demuestra la tecnología de bolseo