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Research on Using the SICAS Model to Analyse the Zara Marketing Strategy
Authors: Yu Wenlei
Published: December 2023

The rapid evolution of the fashion industry in recent decades has been characterised by the rise of fast fashion, which challenges the traditional bi-annual fashion cycle by producing and disseminating new styles in a much shorter timeframe. Fast fashion democratises the fashion world, making trendy clothing accessible and affordable to a broader audience. A principal player in this transformation is Zara, conceptualised by Amancio Ortega, which grew from a small shop in A Coruna to a worldwide retail empire, epitomising the ethos of "instant fashions". This transition in the industry parallels shifts in consumer behavior models. Historically, the AIDA model suggested a progression from Attention to Interest, Desire, and Action. However, with the advent of the Internet, this model has evolved. The AISAS model, proposed in 2005, adjusts for the digital age by including the Search, Action, and Share stages. This was further modified to the SICAS model in 2011, encompassing stages of Sense, Interest and Interactive, Connection and Communication, Action, and Sharing. This model delineates the steps of brand-consumer interaction in today's digital age, emphasising the significance of connectivity, communication, and sharing in the consumer's purchasing journey. The article introduces the Zara marketing strategy based on the SICAS model.
An Investigation on Klarna Financial Technology Fintech
Authors: Yan Bowen
Published: December 2023

Studying the organisational structure is always essential in understanding how businesses operate both externally and internally. In that sense, by researching on the structure of business oragnisations, it is predicted for the researcher to obtain some valuable results. This approach can be seen as using a case study method in which detailed investigations are conducted into the organisation structure, which yield fruitful observations. The current study delves into Klarna, a prominent Swedish Fintech company, focusing on its history, corporate governance evolution, impact on the financial and business sectors, technological aspects, and the challenges it faces. Klarna has revolutionized the financial industry with its Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) services, but it also confronts corporate governance, technological, regulatory, and financial challenges. This analysis underscores the significance of Klarna's transformation in the financial and business sectors while acknowledging the hurdles it must overcome to ensure its sustained growth. Klarna needs to embraces these chanllenges to move forward to future prospects.
Research on the TTC-CDM Algorithm in Collaboration Decision Making of the Airport Slot
Authors: Wang Yuhan
Published: December 2023

With the growing of the globalization, the civil aviation grew in popularity, the air transport industry has witnessed significant growth driven by advancements in science and technology. This progress has also led to the emergence of resource allocation inefficiencies at many airports. Apart from building more runways and airports, lifting the efficiency of existing capacities is a much more cost-effective strategy, where Top Trading Cycle (TTC) algorithm is a prospective solution. This studys application of TTC to the slot allocation problem is different from conventional TTC. Conventional Top Trading Cycle considers preferences of unilateral agents. In this study, there are two different kinds of agents that have their own preferences, airlines with flights and airport managers owning the slots. Therefore, this research's objective is to implement TTC to the slot allocation while respecting preferences of both sides, TTC-CDM algorithm would be useful. This study discussed this algorithm by performing a case study with modelling situation of airport slot allocation in a particular moment. Ultimately, the result of this case study is Pareto efficient.
Big Data Analysis in Consumer Behavior: Evidence from Social Media and Mobile Payment
Authors: Li Yifei
Published: December 2023

Recently, along with the continuous progress of science and technology, big data analytics has started to be applied in all works of life. From the perspective of consumer behavior studies, big data analytics is a tool that can effectively predict future consumer behavior. Consumer behavior studies is a discipline that focuses on understanding the behavior and motivations of consumers during the process of purchasing products or services. In the past, researchers mainly relied on traditional research methods such as questionnaire surveys and field observations to understand consumer behavior and needs. When the Internet era arrives, the amount of data generated by consumers has exploded, providing vast opportunities for the application of big data analytics. This article provides a brief overview of the application of big data analytics in analyzing consumer behavior in social media and mobile payment, and briefly reveals the conclusions drawn from these analyses. It aims to provide a small contribution to further understanding the application of big data analytics in the field of consumer behavior studies.
Analysis of Stock and Futures Price Fluctuations Based on Mathematical Model
Authors: Feng Yiteng , Zhang Kaitai , Zhu Huangxu
Published: December 2023

As the market becomes more transparent and trading strategies become homogeneous, the prediction of prices has become more difficult. This paper has selected the closing prices of the stock market and futures market from 2016 to 2019 and built the VAR model and ARMA-GARCHX models to study the relationship between the closing prices of the stock and futures markets. This paper found that the futures market is greatly affected by the stock market, and the stock market is less affected by the futures market. This paper uses specific data for mathematical modeling analysis, and the results obtained are highly reliable. The model provides a valuable tool for understanding and predicting market volatility, which is essential for investors seeking to make informed decisions in this context. As a result of this study, investors can predict the volatility of the futures market through the fluctuations of the stock market, thereby avoiding risks and improving returns.
Post-Pandemic Office Property Market Analysis and Policy Evaluation: A Case Study of Chaoyang District, Beijing
Authors: Zheng Ziang
Published: December 2023

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the investment potential of office properties in Beijing's Chaoyang District, considering political, economic, and social factors. The analysis highlights the opportunities and challenges in the pre-pandemic era. In terms of political factors, it discusses government policies affecting the supply and demand of office properties, especially in the central business district and peripheral areas. The economic factors section examines the GDP growth trends in Beijing, demonstrating a focus on high-quality growth and the implications for the office property market. It also evaluates the stability and growth prospects of the market based on supply, absorption, and vacancy rate data. Additionally, the social factors analysis considers the impact of technology, transportation improvements, ecological enhancements, and the development of cultural and innovation industries on office property demand. The paper concludes that, despite challenges, Chaoyang District presents substantial investment potential, particularly with the rise of technology and innovation sectors, improvements in infrastructure, and ecological and cultural developments. The study also discusses the lessons learned from the pandemic's impact on the office property market, highlighting the market's resilience and adaptability.
The Role of Big Data Analysis in Enterprise Transformation: Evidence from Taobao and Alibaba
Authors: Zhu Jiayu
Published: December 2023

In the context of information digitization, big data's ascendancy has profoundly impacted industries, especially e-commerce, ushering in a new era of data-driven transformation. The motivation for this research arises from understanding how pivotal big data analytics is in reshaping enterprise functionalities. Utilizing a ten-fold literature analysis, this study explores the interdependent relationship between the Taobao platform and the expansive Alibaba database. The investigation reveals that through big data, Taobao has fine-tuned its strategies, enabling large-scale personalization, accurate market forecasting, and the enhancement of supplier relationships. Such adaptative measures have not only solidified Taobao's market position but have also charted a course for enterprises seeking to harness the full potential of big data. The revelations from this study are seminal, emphasizing that in today's digital milieu, leveraging big data analytics is less of a luxury and more of a necessity for sustainable enterprise growth.
Comparing Test Methods in ABCtronics: An Example of Global Urban Air Quality Result Testing
Authors: Zhou Hetong
Published: December 2023

This article explores the importance of the methods in quality control in the semiconductor industry. Three test methods in ABC tronics, a semiconductor company from Case-ABCtronics: Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Client Interfaces, will be used to test the data comes from an air quality database available on Kaggle. These data initially taken from Numbeo as an aggregation of user voting. The results of the three different methods are analyzed to draw their respective conclusion, that is whether the investigation report will be accepted or not. In the comparison of three methods, the new testing method is more likely to reject the entire result, and individual chip testing method is a most recommended test method with several advantages. The article emphasizes the usefulness of the findings for other manufacturers in the industry who are looking to improve their quality control measures and maintain high standards of product quality.
Determinants of Ethereum Return: Insights from Bitcoin, Investor Sentiment, and Financial Markets
Authors: Zhao Zhouyun
Published: December 2023

The study explores the spillover effect on Ethereum one of the leading cryptocurrencies stemming from key variables in the domains of cryptocurrencies, investor sentiment, and traditional financial markets. This paper is the first to analyze the influence of such dominant representatives from diverse, external fields on cryptocurrency. We select bitcoin, the Fear and Greed index, the Standard and Poors 500 index and the United States Dollar to Euro Exchange Rate as representatives to investigate the spillover effect on Ethereum. Utilizing linear regression models and vector autoregressive (VAR) models, we find strong correlations between Ethereums return and that of Bitcoins, along with investor sentiment. However, the influence of financial market variables on Ethereum are found to be virtually static and negligible. This research offers valuable insights to those seeking to forecast or manipulate crypto market movement through analyzing the complex interplay between these variables and Ethereum.
ÂNIMA HUB: New Research to Business Model for the Development of Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Universities in Partnership With Companies
Authors: Leal Samara Soares , Souza Flavio Henrique Batista de , Moreira Rafaela Priscila Cruz , Bortolotto Fernanda Cristina Kandalski
Published: December 2023

Many efforts have been made to create a mutually beneficial environment for the development of innovation with interactions between universities, industry and government, for innovation. But there's still a lack of methodologies that design a journey for university students. This paper presents a proposal of a Research to Business (R2B) model called ÂNIMA HUB. A case study was developed with the Brazilian education group Ânima Educação (26 higher education institutions throughout Brazil). ÂNIMA HUB has been applied in these institutions, and it has been able to create 247 interdisciplinary research groups with more than 209 professors and 3500 students. The results show the scalability of the model and its ability to present a well-defined methodology that helps an idea to become a project, be published and become a business plan. In addition, 35 papers have been published and projects have been linked to companies for investment prospects and new business.
Dissolution of Language Leads to Dissolution of Self: Pragmatic Analysis of Franz Kafka's Trial
Authors: Mishra Shruti
Published: December 2023

The Trial (1999) is one of the most complex novels in world literature. The research starts with reviewing various attempts that have been made by critics to comprehend the meaning of the novel The Trial. After overviewing the various ways in which the novel has been analysed, the present research aims to unravel the meaning of the text from a linguistic angle. The research is intended to do a pragmatic study of the text by taking Grice‘s Cooperative Principle as the theoretical base. The main purpose of the study is to find out whether the Grice’s Maxims are followed in the text or not. In the case of the violation of four maxims of the Cooperative Principle, which type of maxims are violated and how and what impact it has on the overall understanding of the text?
Problems Social Workers Experience Among Social Work Students in Field Practice
Authors: BABAHANOĞLU Rasim , KESEN Nur Feyzal , DAŞBAŞ Serap , MAVİLİ Aliye
Published: December 2023

One of the most important and indispensable elements of social work education is social work practice. For this reason, it would be beneficial to identify the problems that prevent students from being active and productive in the practice period and to offer solutions. This research aims to identify the problems social workers experience with social work students in field practice and develop solutions to these problems. In this study qualitative research design was used to indicate experiences of 140 social workers as institutional supervisors. The study focused on three main open-ended questions. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with social workers. According to the findings, the most relevant problems that social workers encounter with the practice students are absenteeism and non-compliance about institutional rules, problems with open-plan education programmes, indifference and reluctance during the practice period. To prevent these problems, the social workers came up with suggestions, such as academic supervisors monitoring students more frequently, students having learning motivation and being idealistic, developing students’ communication skills. The findings obtained from this research will contribute to planning a more effective and productive practice period and having a qualified social work education through increasing awareness about problems encountered during the practice process.
Մանկապաանեկան ընթերցանության խթանման գործում միջազգային համագործակցության դերակատարությունը
Authors: Աճեմյան Նաիրա
Published: December 2023

Library services to children and youth are essential in the development and maintenance of democratic society, offering them wide ac-cess and diversity of knowledge and self-education. However, it should be noted that one of the main problems of modern society is the development of reading and literacy of children and adolescents, and the mission of children's libraries is to contribute to the promotion of reading among children and adolescents using all available resources: exchange of international experience, cooperation with international organizations of the library sector and foreign specialists. Because it is necessary to form the habit of reading from the early age of the child. Library events are very important, which should be aimed at the promotion of children's book loving and reading, popularization of books and literature. Effective and professional management of children's libraries requires trained and committed librarians who will design, organize, implement library programs and services for the provision of extracurricular education and multifaceted development of children. We can state that Khnko Aper National Children's Library regularly participated and participates in international children's book fairs, conferences, seminars and other programs in order to develop children's and youth reading and exchange experience, cooperating with international partners to the maximum and designing programs that contribute to the promotion of children's and youth reading.
Prognostic Markers in Operated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
Authors: CIRIK Salih , LU Hakan
Published: December 2023

Objective: The overall survival (OS) of operable lung cancer patients is directly related to clinicopathological features and some laboratory parameters. In this study, we aimed to examine the factors affecting the survival of the operated patients.
Methods: In our study, we retrospectively analyzed 202 operated-on patients diagnosed with lung carcinoma who were in stages I–IIIA at the time of diagnosis. The clinico-pathological features and some laboratory parameters of the patients included in our study were retrospectively analyzed. The effects of those parameters on the overall survival of the patients and their disease-free survival (DFS) have been investigated.
Results: The age of the patient at the time of diagnosis and the presence of lymphovascular invasion (LVI) were found to be statistically significant in terms of OS (p<0,05). Pathological tumor size, LVI, and peri-neural invasion (PNI) parameters were statistically significant for DFS. In addition, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), which is an inflammatory indicator, is an important parameter with statistical significance in terms of both OS and DFS (p<0,05).
Conclusions: Our study yielded that LVI and PNI parameters would be beneficial to estimate patients' survival and prognosis. In addition, NLR was observed to have a statistically significant effect on OS and DFS.
What is the contribution of tumor capsule thickness and tumor nucleus diameter to differential diagnosis in encapsulated variant thyroid papillary carcinomas?
Authors: arslan Aydan , Kanko R , lu zge , Kuratmer Ay , ng Nuran , an Hayriye , an Fazl
Published: December 2023

Objective: Capsule thickness and papillary carcinoma nuclear features are common diagnostic criteria for invasive follicular variant papillary thyroid carcinoma (IEFVPTC), non-invasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary nuclear features (NIFT-P), and encapsulated papillary thyroid carcinoma (E-PTC). Our goal in this study is to evaluate these two histomorphological criteria using computerized image analysis systems and to determine whether they can serve as auxiliary criteria for distinguishing these diagnostic groups.
Materials and methods: 10 patients were selected from IEFVPTC, NIFT-P, and E-PTC diagnostic groups. Slides containing the largest tumor diameter were scanned and digitized. Using computerized image analysis systems, tumor capsule thickness was measured from 4 areas of 4 equal quadrants, and the average tumor capsule thickness (TCT) was determined. Furthermore, from these 4 equal quadrants, the nucleus diameter of 10 clearly distinguishable cells was measured to determine the average tumor cell nucleus diameter (ND).
Results: TCT and ND histomorphological criteria were statistically significant among the diagnostic groups. For IFVPTC diagnosis, both TCT and ND were found to be significant diagnostic tools. We demonstrated that ND can easily be used as a diagnostic tool for NIFT-P, whereas more caution is required for TCT.
Conclusion: Differentiating papillary nuclear feature-containing follicular variant thyroid papillary carcinomas is challenging. In this study with a limited number of patients, we demonstrated that the TCT and ND criteria can, to some extent, contribute to differential diagnosis between diagnostic groups. Future studies with larger patient groups and more advanced computerized image analysis programs will yield more promising results.
Relationship between suicidal behavior/self-mutilation and Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Levels in Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Okutucu Fatma , Gok Duygu
Published: December 2023

Aim: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and suicidal behavior are common situations that cause social and emotional problems. deficiencies of folate and vitamin B12 have been related to suicidal behavior and etiology of ADHD. We aimed to evaluate the association of suicide/self-mutilation behaviors and Vitamin B12 and folic acid levels in adult ADHD.
Materials and Methods: Adult ADHD patients were evaluated in terms of sociodemographic characteristics and suicidal behavior/self-mutilation, suicide ideation, impulsivity, functionality with clinical interviews and scales. Comorbid psychiatric diagnosis were excluded. Levels of vitamin B12 and folate were detected. All results were compared to healthy controls statistically. Then ADHD patients were divided into two groups as with and without suicidal behavior/self-mutilation and compared clinically.
Results: There were 40 ADHD patients and 40 healthy controls in the study. Suicidal behavior/self-mutilation, suicide ideation and impulsivity scores and psychiatric diagnose history of first degree relatives were higher in the patient group. Levels of Vitamin B12 and folic acid were similar in both groups and not correlated with suicidal behavior/self-mutilation and suicidal ideation.
Conclusion: There was a significant association of adult ADHD and suicidal behavior/self-mutilation. Suicide-related consequences were particularly related to impulsivity. It may be recommended to screen individuals with ADHD for suicidal ideation and impulsivity to reduce risky behaviors. However, it does not support the hypothesis of a relationship between low B12 and folate and suicidality in adult ADHD.
Acceleration and retrieval of selenium nanoparticles synthesized from Lactobacillus acidophilus
Authors: Mahallawy Dalia , Allam Nanis , Kemary Maged , shabana samya , Azab Maha
Published: December 2023

Lactobacillus acidophilus DSMZ20079T was used in this study to effectuate selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) by transforming toxic soluble selenite oxyanions (SeO32-) into red insoluble elemental selenium (Se0). The strain was able to withstand, tolerate, and grow in the presence of high levels of selenite toxicity at concentrations ranging from 1 mM to 10 mM. Produced SeNPs were purified and subsequently characterized systematically using UV–Vis spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) techniques. The absorbance scan of UV–Vis showed a broad plasmon peak at 260 nm. The TEM microscopy showed spherical-shaped Se0 nanoparticles with a size ranging from 8 to 23 nm. XRD results revealed crystalline shape with a mean size of 13.23 nm. This research focuses on the synthesis of selenium nanoparticles from Lactobacillus acidophilus DSMZ20079T which has the potency to function as a natural manufactory.
Various Presentations Associated with Enhancement of the V2 Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve
Authors: Carey Kelsey , Koenigsberg Robert
Published: December 2023

The two patients discussed in this case report presented with radiologic enhancement of the V2 segment of the trigeminal nerve. The first patient discussed in this case report is a 78-year-old female with a history of squamous cell carcinoma of the face who presented with paresthesias involving the left V2 segment of the trigeminal nerve. A maxillofacial MRI was performed that showed subtle, thin enhancement along the outer margin of the left maxilla, and enhancement along the anterior course of V2. These findings suggested the possibility of V2 perineural spread of a tumor secondary to squamous eccrine duct carcinoma. The second case discusses a 71-year-old female who presented with symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia. An MRI was performed and showed thickening and enhancement of the right infraorbital nerve within the maxillary sinus with no significant neurovascular contact at the root entry zone. Further assessment by neurosurgery suggested this patient likely had isolated neuritis of the right infraorbital nerve, causing severe classic neuralgic symptoms. The third case presents a 28 year old male with MRI findings showing bilateral V2 enhancement within the anterior maxillary infraorbital foramina bilaterally.
These three cases emphasize the importance of understanding the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of the common pathologies that affect cranial nerves. This awareness is critical in appropriately recognizing and diagnosing V2 pathologies and identifying their unique characteristics on various imaging modalities.
Psychiatric Morbidity Among Older Hospitalized Patients
Authors: Aljukic Nerminka , Hasanovic Mevludin , Pajevic Izet , Avdibegovic Esmina , Brigic Anel
Published: December 2023

Background: Globally, life expectancy is increasing, leading to an equal proportion of elderly and young individuals, which carries extensive implications. In Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), the average age at death in 2021 was 77 years, positioning BiH in the middle of the global list of average life expectancy. Current studiesinvestigate whether the prevalence of psychiatric disorders increases or decreases with age, but results are inconsistent regarding the role of age.There is no prior research on mental disorders in the elderly population in BiH. The experience of the previous war in BiH and the post-war complex “transitional period” have been associated with specific challenges to the mental health of this population, inspiring our research topic. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the psychiatric morbidity in hospitalized individuals aged≥55 years. Methods: The sample consisted of all patients over age 55 treated at the Department of Psychiatry in Tuzla between January 2018 and December 2020 (N=637), divided into four age categories. Data were obtained from medical records, and for research purposes, a specific questionnaire was constructed. Results: The predominant psychiatric morbidity stemmed from the category of affective disorders, most common within the “55-64 years” age group, while organic mental disorders were more prevalent in other age groups.Substance use disorders were present in patients aged “55-64 years”, with a sharp decline in their prevalence in older age. Female participants had a significantly higher prevalence of affective, psychotic, neurotic, and stress-related disorders, whereas male participants exhibited an increased prevalence of organic mental and substance use disorders. Conclusion: In total sample, the most prevalent diagnoses belong to the category of affective disorders. Female were most frequently diagnosed with affective disorders, whereas organic mental disorders and substance use disorders prevail in male.
The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic and Social Determinants of Health on the Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence. A Systematic Review
Authors: Pitis Athanasios , Diamantopoulou Maria , Tzavella Foteini
Published: December 2023

Background: The pandemic has increased the rates of violent behavior towards women by their partners worldwide. Increased time spent living with the abusive partner, working at home and limited social contact combined with socioeconomic characteristics contributed to the increase in this type of violence. Objective: To investigate the impact of pandemic COVID-19 and social determinants of health (SDOH) on the intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by women from their partners. Methods: A systematic review was conducted to investigate the impact of COVID-19 and social determinants of health on violence experienced by women from their partner(s) as a consequence of incarceration. The Pubmed and Scopus databases were searched during December 2022, using the keywords “intimate partner violence”, “women”, “COVID-19”, “socioeconomic factors”, “social determinants of health”. Results: Of the 917 studies initially retrieved, 38 studies found an increased prevalence of women’s reported violence by their partners, 10 found a low prevalence, and 9 found no difference in prevalence before and during restraint. The most common forms of violence were psychological, physical and sexual. In 30 studies, social determinants such as socioeconomic level, education and living conditions were found to be associated with the prevalence of violence. Conclusion: There was an increase in violence against women during quarantine which was associated with the effect of social determinants. However, due to research limitations of the studies, additional research is needed to draw firm conclusions that can be generalized to the population.
Acute Kidney Injury Classifications in the Prediction of In-hospital Mortality and Renal Function Non-recovery
Authors: Mehmedbasic Aida , Mackic Melina , Rebic Damir , Spahovic Hajrudin , Halimic Ajla , Jakirlic Nadina
Published: December 2023

Background: In the last two decades diagnostic criteria for acute kidney injury (AKI) were developed: Risk, Injury, Failure, Loss of Kidney Function, End-Stage Kidney Disease (RIFLE), Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN), and Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) classifications. Objective: The study aimed to determine the incidence of AKI based on the RIFLE, AKIN, and KDIGO criteria, as well as analyze their predictive value for mortality and renal function outcome. Methods: This was a single-center prospective study of patients diagnosed with AKI. Acute kidney injury was defined and classified according to the RIFLE, AKIN, and KDIGO criteria. The outcomes were renal function outcome and in-hospital mortality. Results: The incidence rates of AKI based on the RIFLE, AKIN, and KDIGO criteria were 13.4%, 14-36%, and 14.64%, respectively. Multiple regression analysis showed that higher stages of AKI according to the KDIGO criteria were independently associated with non-recovery of renal function (p=0.011). However, the predictive ability of RIFLE, AKIN and KDIGO classifications for renal function recovery was poor (Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristics-AUROC=0.599, AUROC=0.637, AUROC=0.659, respectively). According to the RIFLE and AKIN criteria, in-hospital mortality was statistically significantly higher in stage Failure/3 (p=0.0403 and p=0.0329, respectively) compared to stages Risk/1 and Injury/2. Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) analysis showed that all three classifications had poor predictive ability for in-hospital mortality (AUROC=0.675, AUROC=0.66, AUROC=0.681). Conclusions: KDIGO classification is an independent predictor of renal function non-recovery. However, by ROC analysis, all three classifications have poor predictive ability for renal function outcome and mortality.
Education on Vaccination Competence: an Intensive Course for Skillful Health Science Students
Authors: Perifanou Dimitra , Konstantinou Eleni , Nyman Sari , Nikula Anne , Ahokas Aija , Baroy Joan , Cavani Daniela , Ferri Paola , s Paola , Gradellini Cinzia , Grendova Kristina , Machajova Michaela , Mas Montse , Mecugni Daniela , Aumatell Xavier , Prnova Janka , Pujol Carme , Thomander Heli , Sakella Evanthia
Published: December 2023

Background: Vaccination is one of the most successful and cost-effective interventions for public health. Studies have shown that health professionals who have good knowledge and positive attitudes towards vaccination are more likely to provide effective vaccination protection to people, including themselves. Therefore, health science students must acquire evidence-based knowledge during their education to meet the challenges of healthcare. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and feedback of health science students who participated in the Educating Vaccination Competence (EDUVAC) Intensive Course. Methods: A five-day Intensive Course was implemented for health science students, which included a pre-assignment. The EDUVAC Intensive Course used different teaching methods (lectures, workshops, interactive games, discussions), group work, study visits, and cultural programs to encourage students’ motivation. For the purpose of the study, students filled out an online questionnaire after giving informed consent. Results: Sample consisted of 31 health science students from five European Higher Institutions. They had very good knowledge on most knowledge questions. In the post measurement it was significantly greater and equal to 81%, p<0.001. Almost all students (93.5%) totally agreed that “It is important for adults to receive all recommended vaccines according to national guidelines”. The statement “I have had an active attitude and participation in the Intensive Course” received 80.6% total agreement. Over 90.3% rated the Intensive Course as “excellent” or “above average”. Conclusions: After completing the EDUVAC Intensive Course, students felt confident in their vaccination knowledge and skills, which benefited their professional development.
Traumatic Birth Experience and Breastfeeding Ineffectiveness - a Literature Review
Authors: Chatzopoulou Maria , Orovou Eirini , Skoura Rafailia , Eskitzis Panagiotis , Dagla Maria , Iliadou Maria , Palaska Ermioni , Antoniou Evangelia
Published: December 2023

Background: A traumatic birth experience can affect the breastfeeding process and make it ineffective. The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with breastfeeding ineffectiveness after birth trauma, through the world literature. There are several factors responsible for a traumatic birth experience, such as obstetric violence, postpartum complications and complications induced by doctors, invasive vaginal deliveries, emergency caesarean sections, admission of a neonate to the Neonatal Intensive Unit, past traumatic life events and mental health problems. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with breastfeeding ineffectiveness after birth trauma, through the world literature.Methods: An extended search was conducted to identify relevant for breastfeeding and traumatic birth experiences manuscripts for this study. Databases including PubMed, PsycINFO and Google Scholar. The search was limited to articles published in English the last decade.Results: Factors that contribute to the ineffectiveness of breastfeeding after a traumatic birth are hormonal, medication, insufficient support from the partner, reliving the traumatic birth experience, past traumatic experiences in the woman’s life and her mental state.Conclusion: The mental trauma during childbirth is complex and multifactorial. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures on the one hand to prevent mental trauma during childbirth and on the other hand to make interventions to deal with the consequences of the trauma on the mental health of the mother and on breastfeeding which is directly affected.
Encapsulated Hematoma of the Bartholin’s Glandule
Authors: Mustaqe Petraq , Ibra Artemis , Verras Georgios , Iliopoulos Fotios , Tchabashvili Levan , Tasios Konstantinos , Leivaditis Vasileios , Bouchagier Konstantinos , Mulita Francesk
Published: December 2023

Bartholin’s glands are important organs of the female reproductive system. These glands have the function of producing an alkaline mucoid secretion, which helps in vaginal and vulvar lubrication. There are several types of lesions that can be identified in these anatomical structures, where in most cases presented for medical examination, cysts and abscesses predominate. This is the presentation of a clinical case of a 55-year-old patient, who is presented to the surgeon for her complaints. Once the woman is examined, diagnosed, and treated adequately, she is taken into consideration for presenting her case in this study, while maintaining confidentiality. The presented clinical case provides a clinical framework not easy to establish an accurate diagnosis of a Bartholin gland cyst. Careful physical examination by the surgeon and careful preparation with electrosurgery verified the cyst-hematoma left and just above the posterior fornix, where some material was taken from the cyst capsule and hematoma and sent for histological examination. The histological response concluded with cystic hematoma of the Bartholin gland. Cystic lesions of the vagina are relatively common and usually represent a benign condition. Ways of managing Bartholin gland cysts vary depending on the discomfort they bring to the patient as well as the size or even the anatomical extent of the cystic lesion. However, the physical examination, with a careful inspection by the surgeon, combined with the imaging examinations, requires a biopsy examination, which is the confirmation of the diagnosis.
Brainstem auditory evoked potential variability in unmedicated schizophrenic patients
Authors: Gupta Anita , Singh Samir , Yadav Jai
Published: December 2023

Background: Schizophrenia (SCZ) is one of the most incapacitating and financially disastrous medical conditions and ranks among the most severe and burdensome diseases in the world due to the onset, progression, and frequency of disability. Few researches have been reported that SCZ is linked to a number of neurophysiological abnormalities, including changes in brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs).

Aims and Objectives: The current study aimedto measure brainstem function using BAEPs in patients with SCZ and compare their findings with healthy controls.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional case–control study was conducted on 51 schizophrenic drug-naive patients selected from the outpatient department of psychiatry, fulfilling the diagnostic criteria of DSM-IV, aged 18-28 years, male and female, with a matching control group of 50 subjects recruited from patients’ relatives. For assessing the severity of SCZ, the positive and negative syndrome scale was utilized. The BAEPs were recorded using a brainstem-evoked response audiometry (BERA) device (NeuroStim-NS 2). Data were analyzed using Independent t-test and Mann–Whitney test based on normality. P-value was considered significant at P < 0.05, P < 0.01 level.

Results: A significant difference was observed in patients and control group BAEPs. The absolute latency of waves I and III in the right ear, waves I and V, IPL I-III in the left ear was shown to be significantly different. The results demonstrate that the patient group’s mean latency was higher than the controls.

Conclusion: Based on findings, it was concluded that abnormal BAEPs in schizophrenic patients might be attributed to their primary symptom of discontinuity in perceptual and other cerebral functions and slower transmission in the lower brainstem auditory pathway and decreased activity at the brainstem level.
Evaluating the efficacy of adenosine deaminase in pleural fluid as an early indicator for tuberculous pleural effusion
Authors: V Sumalatha , Prasad Maruthi , TJ Basavaraju
Published: December 2023

Background: Tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) is a prominent clinical manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Traditional diagnostic markers often face challenges in sensitivity or specificity, necessitating the exploration of newer, more effective biomarkers.

Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic potential of adenosine deaminase (ADA) in pleural fluid as an early indicator for TPE and to analyze its correlation with interferongamma (IFNγ) levels.

Materials and Methods: We conducted a case–control study involving 100 patients: 50 diagnosed with TPE (cases) and 50 with non-TPE (controls). Pleural fluid samples from these patients were subjected to ADA and IFNγ level assessments using standardized protocols. Routine TB markers were concurrently examined.

Results: The findings indicated significantly heightened ADA levels compared to controls in cases. IFNγ levels were similarly elevated in patients versus controls. A weak positive correlation was established between ADA and IFNγ in cases with an R-value of 0.1016.

Conclusion: Our study underscores the potential of ADA in pleural fluid as a promising early diagnostic marker for TPE. Although the correlation with IFNγ is weak, it reinforces the proposition of combining multiple biomarkers to enhance diagnostic precision.
PENGARUH PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN TERHADAP KEHARMONISAN RUMAH TANGGA
Authors: Sulkiah  , Selamat Jalaludin
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengelolaan keuangan terhadap keharmonisan rumah tangga. Pengelolaan keuangan menjadi penting dalam meningkatkan keharmonisan rumah tangga. Pengembangan softskill mengenai  pengelolaan  keuangan  dalam  keluarga masih perlu dilakukan guna peningkatan keharmonisan rumah tangga. Selain pengelolaan keuangan keluarga transparansi keuangan rumah tangga juga sebagai salah satu penentu keharmonisan rumah tangga. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 80 rumah tangga. instrumen yang  digunakan kuisioner  atau  angket  yang  diukur  menggunakan  skala likert. Alat analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan keuangan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keharmonisan rumah tangga. Kemampuan dalam pengelolaan keuangan  akan berpengaruh terhadap kesejahteraan dan keharmonisan keluarga. Semakin baik rumah tangga dalam pengelolaan keuangannya maka semakin harmonis juga rumah tangga yang di jalankannya.
PENGARUH KEJELASAN SASARAN ANGGARAN, PENGENDALIAN AKUNTANSI, DAN SISTEM PELAPORAN TERHADAP AKUNTABILITAS KINERJA PADA DINAS PENDAPATAN PENGELOLA KEUANGANAN ASET KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR TAHUN 2023
Authors: Muahamad Karyadi
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Kejelasan Sasaran Anggaran, Pengendalian Akuntansi, dan sistem pelaporan terhadap Akuntabilitas Kinerja Dinas Pendapatan Pengelolaan Keuangan dan Aset Kabupaten Lombok Timur. Penelitian ini menggunakan data Primer dengan populasi dinas Pendapatan Pengelolaan Keuangan dan Aset Kabupaten Lombok Timur dengan jumlah 32 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampling dengan Nonprobability sampling yaitu sampling jenuh dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 32 orang. Model analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi linier berganda, uji validitas, uji reliabelitas, asumsi klasik dan uji t dan uji f yang diolah menggunakan SPSS 22. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Kejelasan sasaran anggaran berpengaruh dan signifikan terhadap akuntabilitas kinerja pemerintah daerah daerah pada dinas pendapatan pengelola keuanganan aset Kabupaten Lombok Timur. Pengendalian akuntansi berpengaruh dan signifikan terhadap akuntabilitas kinerja pemerintah daerah pada dinas pendapatan pengelola keuanganan aset Kabupaten Lombok Timur. Sistem pelaporan tidak berpengaruh dan tidak signifikan terhadap akuntabilitas kinerja pemerintah daerah pada dinas pendapatan pengelola keuanganan aset Kabupaten Lombok Timur. Kejelasan sasaran anggaran, pengendalian akuntansi, sistem pelaporan mampu memprediksi akuntabilitas kinerja pemerintah daerah daerah pada dinas pendapatan pengelola keuanganan aset Kabupaten Lombok Timur.
Marco A. Gandásegui, hijo En torno a la crisis de hegemonía y la estructura de poder de Estados Unidos
Authors: Castillo Fernández Didimo
Published: December 2023

Homenaje a Marco Gandasegui
O dilema latino americano atual
Authors: Tonin Vitor Hugo , Moura Breda Diógenes , Gomes Junior Evaldo , Caldeirini Aruto Pietro
Published: December 2023

Em seus estudos da Antropologia da Civilização, Darcy Ribeiro apresentou um arcabouço teórico analítico, após analisar dez mil anos de história, para explicar a situação brasileira e latino-americana na segunda metade do século XX. A magnanimidade dessa obra se revela na ambição intelectual e na capacidade explicativa da sua época e, principalmente, na potência que este arcabouço teórico-analítico nos permite entender a realidade atual: a disputa geopolítica entre EUA e China e o lugar da América Latina nessa situação. Assim, neste artigo buscamos resgatar o pensamento de Darcy Ribeiro não como uma tarefa erudita a um importante autor da história do pensamento social latino-americano, mas como ferramenta analítica para entender e transformar a nossa realidade atual.
Siber Suçlarla Mücadelede Sosyal Hizmet
Authors: Uysal Mehmethan , Köroğlu Muhammet Ali
Published: December 2023

Özet
Amaç - Bu çalışma; siber suçlarla mücadelede sosyal hizmetin rolünü ve etkisini incelemek, önemini vurgulamak, etkili bir şekilde kullanılmasını hedeflemektedir. Buna ek olarak çalışma; toplumun güvenliğinin arttırılması, mağdurlara yardım sağlanması, siber suç faillerinin rehabilitasyonu ve siber suçların önlenmesi gibi alanlarda sosyal hizmetin nasıl katkıda bulunabileceğini ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır.
Yöntem/Metodoloji/Dizayn - Çalışmada; İçişleri Bakanlığı, FBI ve ITU gibi kaynaklardan elde edilen veriler kullanılmıştır. Siber suçların tanımı, türleri, etkileri, önlenmesi ve ıslah edilmesi gibi konular ele alınmıştır. Sosyal hizmetin siber suçlarla ilgili görev, sorumluluk ve uygulamaları da incelenmiştir.
Sonuçlar - Çalışmanın sonuçları; siber suçlarla mücadelede sadece hukuki ve teknik önlemlerin yeterli olmadığını, sosyal hizmet gibi insan odaklı ve bütüncül bir yaklaşıma da ihtiyaç duyulduğunu göstermektedir. Sosyal hizmet; siber suçların nedenlerini, etkilerini ve sonuçlarını anlamak, siber suçlara karşı farkındalık ve bilinç oluşturmak, siber suç mağdurlarına psikososyal destek sağlamak, siber suç faillerine eğitim ve danışmanlık vermek, siber suçların önlenmesi için politika ve programlar geliştirmek gibi görevler üstlenmelidir.
Katkı/Farklılıklar - Bu çalışma, siber suçlarla ilgili sosyal hizmet alanında bilimsel birikime katkı sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Buna ek olarak bu çalışma, siber suçlarla ilgili sosyal hizmet disiplininin güçlü ve zayıf yönlerini, metodolojik ve etik sorunlarını, araştırma boşluklarını ve gelecek çalışmalar için önerilerini ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca bu çalışma, siber suçlarla mücadelede multidisipliner bir bakış açısı koyarak sosyal çalışmacılar, araştırmacılar, politika yapıcılar ve ilgili diğer paydaşlar arasında iş birliği ve koordinasyonu teşvik etmektedir.
POTENTIAL MUTATION IN PDS GENE THAT CAUSES HERBICIDE RESISTANCE IN WILD RADISH GROWS WITH WHEAT CROP
Authors: JABBAR Y.M.
Published: December 2023

A field experiment set out during the winter of 2022–2023 availed one of the Holy Kerbala Governorate's agricultural experimental fields. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of some herbicides in controlling the wild radish weeds accompanying the wheat crop, as well as, diagnosing genetic mutations in the PDS gene responsible for resistance to herbicides in wild radish. The experiment employed a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with a split-plot arrangement and three replications. The main plots included five groups of wild radish seeds taken from five Iraqi Governorates, i.e., Najaf, Kerbala, Babel, Diwaniyah, and Wasit. The subplots contained four herbicides: Navigator, Tatsteler, Mark zone, and Decimate, in addition to the treatment of spraying with water only. Wild radish seeds serve for artificially infecting wheat seeds after field preparation. The study also measured wheat yield components, with the weeds appraised twice after 60 and 90 days of management. Genomic alterations in the PDS gene caused herbicide resistance in wild radish. The global herbicide-resistant cultivar has two missense mutations in codons 69 and 330 (TGT → TAT and CGT → GGT), encoding for Cys → Tyr and Arg → Gly. These alterations were identical in all weeds studied, but some Governorates had new mutations, such as, in the seeds of the Babylon Governorate's weed. The evaluation of the efficiency of chemical pesticides comes after 60 and 90 days. Wild radish seeds in the targeted Governorates differed in all features. The herbicides Navigator and Decimate are vital in giving the best percentages of control and inhibition in wild radish weeds. Chemical herbicides have enhanced wheat production by eradicating weeds, specifically difficult ones. Genetic changes in wild radish weeds in wheat crops make some chemical herbicides less effective. Herbicide-resistant radish weed seeds are genetically mutated. Thus, herbicides can target gene variants and be diversified to prevent weed resistance.