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Citation Metrics for Editors of Top-Ranked Journals Related to Higher Education: A Descriptive Study
Authors: Ponton Michael K.
Published: July 2023

Today’s university faculty members engage in myriad activities related to the three general work categories of teaching, research, and service. In order to satisfy the evaluative process for tenure and promotion as related to the research category, the faculty member typically must present not only a curriculum vitae that establishes a substantive record of scholarly productivity but also indicants of impact to the field. Though these latter indicants have often been via letters of support from the faculty member’s discipline, increasingly the provision of citation metrics are being used. But while such metrics are meant to provide support for advancement, their use is rather ambiguous due to the lack of defined standards of performance; that is, without standards, how can provided metrics be interpreted? Because chief editors of prestigious journals are typically seasoned scholars, the purpose of this descriptive study is to characterize the citation metrics—citation count, h-index, and i10- index—for the chief editors of 10 top-ranked journals related to the field of higher education. This field was chosen because such editors are likely fully engrossed in the study, practice, and traditions of higher education and, thus, should represent a professorial standard for comparison and, perhaps, a goal for a university faculty member’s scholarly productivity. For this descriptive study, citations metrics were available for 11 out of 16 chief editors whose institutions represented the countries of Australia, Canada, Colombia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States of America. Findings suggest these 11 chief editors are widely cited academicians and, thus, provide salient standards for the purpose of this discussion.
O “bem particular”
Authors: Vasconcelos Guedes Rodrigues Lívia
Published: July 2023

Não é novidade que a sociedade tem passado por mudanças motivadas pelas ações de grupos identitários, sejam eles pautados nas questões de gênero, raça ou classes. Ainda que os grupos minoritários, em seu cerne, se configuravam como legítimos frente as assimetrias sociais, o que se observa hoje é um cenário pautado pela fragmentação social. O que seus frutos tem dado é o oposto do objetivo inicial: o que se formou não foi um estado de coesão social pautado pelo bem comum, mas um caminho para o surgimento de um bem individual. Entender os fundamentos que deram origem a esse cenário de “guerra de todos contra todos” torna-se essencial para compreender o fenômeno vivenciado atualmente, também no Brasil. Este trabalho busca entender, através de uma breve análise da filosofia oriunda da estrutura de pensamento moderna, como a descrença na existência da verdade e o individualismo foram fatores que proporcionaram um pensamento social cético em torno do bem comum.
Ambiente e Salute News n.20 - marzo-aprile 2023
Authors: Toffol Giacomo , Biolchini Angela , Bonsembiante Luisa , Briscioli Vinceza , Brusadin Laura , Bulgarelli Sabrina , Caneva Elena , Mariotti Ilaria , Marolla Federico , Nova Aurelio , Pasinato Angela , Primavera Giuseppe , Reali Laura , Sapuppo Annamaria , Todesco Laura , Uga Elena , Valori Anna , Zanino Luisella
Published: July 2023

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has recently developed the European Environment and Health Atlas: an online platform [1] to reveal the air quality where we live, noise levels, green areas, and the quality of bathing sites. It is one of the tools set up by EEA to monitor the quality of the environment in Europe as part of policies to achieve zero pollution. It will be updated regularly and is open to user feedback. It is possible to obtain information on the air quality in our environment by clicking on a map or entering our address, thus obtaining indications of annual averages for PM2.5 , NO2 and Ozone and displaying the concentration of the pollutants as well as the number of people exposed to them, the number of preventable premature deaths and the number of life years lost. There is also the measure of noise monitoring level (not available for Italian locations), bathing water quality and the green area closest to your residence. In this issue of Environment and Health news there are various articles of the effects of air pollution on the vulnerable population (pregnant women and children), so the atlas is an excellent way to learn about the quality of the air we breathe every day in the places where we live and work. In this journal we continue to summarize the main articles published in the monitored journals, all articles and editorials deemed worthy of attention are listed divided by topic, with a brief commentary. This issue is based on the systematic monitoring of publications in March and April 2023.
Le linfoadenopatie: dalla diagnosi alla terapia
Authors: Morano Sonia , Aricò Melodie O. , Pagano Giuseppe , La Fauci Giovanna
Published: July 2023

Palpable lymph nodes are a common finding in childhood. They often represent an appropriate response to local infection, particularly ear and respiratory tract infections in early childhood. However, whilst enlarged lymph nodes are predominantly benign, lymphadenopathy can represent serious underlying disease. Key features from the history and examination should allow differentiation of benign versus potentially malignant pathology.
I bambini e la guerra. Le conseguenze sullo sviluppo
Authors: Barachetti Paola , Valtolina Giovanni Giulio
Published: July 2023

There is extensive literature documenting the effects of early trauma on the development and psychological functioning of individuals. The syndrome that encompasses the consequences of trauma is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), a disorder that arises in connection with a traumatic event of great impact that threatens one’s life or safety, such as war. Technologies and the development of neuroscience have allowed a more in-depth analysis of the consequences of war, which sees psychic trauma as an event capable of interfering with child development, even radically modifying the biology and psychology of adults and children. In the article, a brief review of the most recent studies in this field is presented, in order to highlight the need for early intervention to look especially after the small children.
Interconnected Disaster Risks
Authors:   United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), O'Connor Jack , Eberle Caitlyn , Cotti Davide , Hagenlocher Michael , Hassel Jonathan , Janzen Sally , Narvaez Liliana , Newsom Amy , Ortiz-Vargas Andrea , Schuetze Simon , Sebesvari Zita , Sett Dominic , Walz Yvonne
Published: July 2023

We live in an interconnected world, where disaster risks are increasing every day. In 2020/2021 alone, the world witnessed a number of record-breaking disasters that showed us clearer than ever before how interconnected we are, for better or worse. These disasters are symbols of underlying global issues that we must identify and address in order to better manage risk. This report analyses 10 disastrous events that occurred in 2020/2021 and explains that these events are interconnected with each other, with other larger, underlying societal processes, and with our behaviors and actions. We show that disasters in the past year were connected directly, such as in the case of the Arctic heatwave and the Texas cold wave, or indirectly, such as the COVID-19 pandemic’s influence on other disasters through impacts on economies and health systems. Co-occurring disasters, such as when Cyclone Amphan struck during the COVID-19 pandemic, drastically escalate levels of loss and damage, and risk management must adapt to account for such multi-hazard events. Case studies were also interconnected by shared root causes, the most common of which were human-induced greenhouse gas emissions and insufficient disaster risk management. However, other prominent root causes included global demand pressures, lack of national/international cooperation, prioritising individual profit and undervaluing environmental costs in decision-making. This report argues that since the risks associated with these disastrous events are interconnected in their root causes, influences, and impacts, thinking in fragmented, isolated and insular ways is no longer tenable. Instead, we must find integrated solutions that can tackle multiple root causes and emerging risks while enhancing our capacities to prepare and respond to future disasters.
Exploring the potential mechanisms of Ferulic Acid for treating COVID-19 based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking as well as experimental verification
Authors: Zhao Shengchao , Wang Yuanhui , Shen Ziyi , Wang Guanzhen , Hu Xiaomeng , Liu Wei , Cai Yi , Yan Tingdong , Wan Chunpeng (Craig)
Published: July 2023

Using network pharmacology, we aimed to examine the underlying mechanisms of FA in treating COVID-19. GeneCards and OMIM were queried for information on FA treatment and COVID-19 targets. The PPI network was obtained using the software Cytoscape. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses were used to identify biological pathways associated with the target proteins. Using AutoDock Tools, simulate molecular docking and predict the extent of FA binding to key targets. In in vitro cell experiments, A549 served as the object, various concentrations of FA were used to prepare the cell model, and qRT-PCR was used to detect the expression of TLR4, ACE, and EGFR genes. Network pharmacology screened 18 FA and COVID-19 intersection targets, enriched 1594 GO entries, and targeted the regulation of the inflammatory response. 29 KEGG pathways involving COVID-19, NF-B, and Toll-like receptor signalling were significantly enriched. Cell experiments confirm that FA can effectively inhibit the expression of TLR4, ACE, and EGFR. This study aims to shed new light on the search for potential COVID-19 treatments.
PENGARUH LEVERAGE, CAPITAL INTENSITY, DAN INVENTORY INTENSITY TERHADAP TAX AVOIDANCE
Authors: Kurnia Ratna Sari  , Chaidir Iswanaji  , Agustina Prativi Nugraheni
Published: July 2023

Tujuan dilakukannya riset ini ialah guna mengetahui pengaruh leverage, capital intensity, dan inventory intensity terhadap tax avoidance. Populasi yang dipakai di riset ini yakni industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2017-2021 sebanyak 65 perusahaan. Sampel dalam riset ini diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling sehingga didapatkan sampel sebanyak 20 perusahaan. Riset ini merupakan jenis riset kuantitatif. Riset ini mempergunakan jenis data sekunder yakni berupa laporan tahunan dan laporan keuangan perusahaan. Data riset ini dianalisis dengan regresi linier berganda. Hasil riset ini menunjukkan Leverage berpengaruh positif terhadap Tax Avoidance, Capital Intensity berpengaruh negatif terhadap Tax Avoidance, dan Inventory Intensity tidak berpengaruh terhadap Tax Avoidance.
Rezension von: Pfündel, Thomas; Walter, Eva; Müller, Theo, Die Pflanzenwelt der Schwäbischen Alb
Authors: Oechßler Fritz , Pfündel Thomas , Walter Eva , Müller Theo
Published: July 2023

Thomas Pfündel, Eva Walter und Theo Müller: Die Pflanzenwelt der Schwäbischen Alb. Verlag des Schwäbischen Albvereins 1999. 240 Seiten mit 322 Farbfotos. Leinen DM 42,- . ISBN 3-920801-48-2
Pediatric Concussions in Female Contact Sports: A 10-Year Analysis of Mechanisms and Associated Symptoms
Authors: Cassinat Joshua , Grise Alison , Ghattas Yasmine , Wright, MD, MS Vonda
Published: July 2023

Background: Increased popularity and accessibility for female athletes has led to an increased incidence of sports-related injuries. Concussions make up a significant proportion of sports injuries and are associated with immediate and long-term consequences for youth athletes. However, despite the increasing participation in female contact sports, there is relatively little research on gender-specific characteristics in concussions. The objective of this study is to describe the characteristics, mechanisms of injury (MOI), and associated symptoms of pediatric female patients diagnosed with concussions from contact sports.
Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission was queried from 2012-2021 for concussions evaluated in emergency departments (EDs) sustained by athletes aged 4 to 18. The contact sports analyzed included Basketball, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, and Volleyball. Demographics, incidence rates, mechanism of injury, and associated symptoms were analyzed for each sport during the study period.
Results: There were 3,906 female athletes who sustained concussions from 2012-2021 from contact sports with a national estimate of 87,468. Most sports-related concussions were treated as outpatients (97.4%). From 2012-2019 there were no significant differences in the number of concussions, while 2020 and 2021 saw a significantly lower number of concussions. Soccer had the greatest number of concussions at 34.1%, followed by basketball 21%, and Softball 14.1%. The most common MOI was player-to-player contact (1214, 31%) and head-to-ground (1103, 28.2%). MOI was sport specific with soccer and basketball having the highest proportion of player-to-player and gymnastics and cheerleading comprising mostly head-to-ground injuries. Loss of consciousness (LOC) was reported in 5.5% of concussions with hockey having the highest rate at 6.9%. The most frequently reported associated symptoms were headache/head pain (41.1%), dizziness (28.12%), and confusion (9.2%). 
Conclusion: There was a significant decrease in the number of concussions in 2020 and 2021 compared to 2012-2019, which may be attributed to social restrictions that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and raises concerns for undertreatment of concussions in female contact sports. Mechanism of injury in female concussions is sport specific with high rates of player-to player and player-to-ground injuries. Finally, there were no significant differences in symptom presentation among the different contact sports analyzed. Athletes, coaches, and physicians aware of common symptoms and mechanisms of injury for each sport can better develop preventative strategies and improve patient care for concussions in female contact sports.
Iran’s Policy in the Situation of the Afghan Crisis After 2021
Authors: Haghpanah J.
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran towards Afghanistan. An overview of Tehran’s relations with Afghanistan is given, including ties between the two countries in the political, cultural, economic and humanitarian spheres. The main ways of Iran’s influence on the situation in Afghanistan are shown. Iran’s policy towards Afghanistan and the development of relations after the Taliban* came to power in August 2021 is analyzed.
Afghanistan Humanitarian Situation and Security Problems after Coming to Power the Taliban* movement: A view from Tajikistan
Authors: Iskandarov K
Published: July 2023

The article analyzes the attitude of Tajikistan to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and to security problems in this country after the Taliban* came to power in August 2021. Unlike many states in the region, which were not particularly worried about the transition of Afghanistan under the control of a terrorist organization, this event negative reaction in the Tajik society. It perceived the threat to the Tajiks of Afghanistan as a threat to itself, its language, culture, values and, in general, the very existence of the nation. Tajik President Emomali Rahmon openly insisted on the formation of an inclusive government, on the obligatory consideration of the interests of ethnic Tajiks, who are about 46 percent of the population of Afghanistan. The consequences of the coming of the Taliban* to power are for the first time seen in Tajikistan as a threat to the national identity of the Tajiks, Tajiks as a nation.
Afghan Vector of Modern Foreign Policy of Uzbekistan
Authors: Makhmudov R. B.
Published: July 2023

The article discusses the foundations of the modern foreign policy of Uzbekistan in the Afghan direction. They were formed at the beginning of the reforms of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in 2016. Their concept is that Afghanistan is seen not as a threat to stability and security, but as a set of opportunities for Uzbekistan and the Central Asian region, especially for their economic development. The Uzbek approach is based on the following principles: support for peace and stability in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan will contribute to the establishment of a peaceful life in Afghanistan and greater participation of the world community in this process; the integration of Afghanistan into projects for the development of relations between Central and South Asia, which are being implemented by Tashkent. Such a realistic approach allowed Uzbekistan to build flexible and constructive relations with the Afghan authorities both before and after the events of August 15, 2021.
Modelos experimentais de cicatrização de feridas: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Souza Mickael , Campos de Araujo Cassia Kethelin , Alves de Araújo Liviane , Rodrigues Castelo Branco Carlos Eduardo , Filgueiras Marcelo
Published: July 2023

Essa revisão teve como objetivo avaliar protocolos com modelos de cicatrização de feridas, dando ênfase na análise de incisão em modelo experimental animal. Foram utilizados os bancos de dados PubMed e Scopus utilizando os termos MeSH: “Models, animal” e “wound healing” e palavras-chave identificadas nos dados suplementares da base de dados PubMed. A seleção dos estudos teve como critério ensaios clínicos de modelo animal, disponibilizados na íntegra, na língua inglesa, publicados nos últimos cinco anos. Dos oito artigos incluídos na pesquisa, predominou os que utilizaram modelo de ferida cutânea (62,5%), com incisões cirúrgicas feitas por lâmina de bisturi (37,5%). A aclimatação e a preparação do animal para a incisão cirúrgica foram relatados em 75% dos estudos e todos os artigos (100%) detalharam os procedimentos necessários para o modelo de ferida. Há uma padronização dos processos para o desenvolvimento de feridas em modelo animal, mas o mesmo não foi observado quando avaliado técnicas de anestesia e eutanásia dos animais.
Perfil de resistência das infecções de corrente sanguínea em pacientes onco-hematológicos de um centro de referência no Norte do brasil
Authors: Machado Melo João Felipe , Irmere da Costa Mayara , De Oliveira Coelho Eliana , Maria Moreno Claudia , Dos Reis Mendes Ana Galdina , Souza de Oliveira Elaine Giovanna , Cunha Cardoso Evilázio , Reis Bandeira Fernanda Letícia , Saturnino Cristino Joseir , Alfaia Esashika Crispim Myuki
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: caracterizar o perfil microbiológico e a resistência antimicrobiana das Infecções Primária de Corrente Sanguínea (IPCS) em pacientes onco-hematológicos internados em um centro de referência do Amazonas nos anos de 2021 e 2022. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico, descritivo de abordagem quantitativa realizado a partir de dados obtidos em prontuário eletrônico por meio da análise das hemoculturas e antibiogramas realizados em um período de dois anos (01 de janeiro de 2021 a 31 de dezembro de 2022). Resultados: Os microrganismos isolados mais incidentes pertenceram ao grupo de bactérias Gram-Negativas, dentre as quais destacaram-se: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter sp. e Klebsiella pneumoniae. O padrão de resistência antimicrobiana encontrado neste estudo revelou que a maioria das bactérias Gram-Negativas nos dois anos apresentou resistência significativa a Ciprofloxacino, Cefepime e Piperacilina com Tazobactam. Conclusão: O perfil microbiológico do paciente onco-hematológico é característico e exige uma maior atenção visto que se trata de infecções altamente patogênicas com potencial elevado para um desfecho negativo.
Determinantes de la educación financiera en los estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras.
Authors: Gracia Andino , Varela Ramón , Martínez Arlen , Mendoza Héctor , Muñoz Laura
Published: July 2023

En la actualidad es primordial adquirir conocimientos financieros, ya que el razonamiento a partir de estos, proporciona herramientas para la toma de decisiones financieras apropiadas y seguras. Tomando como referencia el estudio sobre el conocimiento financiero en estudiantes Universitarios de Perú, en el año 2018, la presente investigación intenta aplicar algunos de sus planteamientos al contexto universitario de Honduras, a través de un enfoque cuantitativo, y diseño transversal no experimental, con el objetivo reflejar el nivel de los conocimientos financieros de los estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH). La muestra estuvo conformada por 207 estudiantes de ambos géneros, pertenecientes a las distintas Facultades de la Ciudad Universitaria, encuestados para el mes de noviembre del año 2021. En cuanto a los resultados obtenidos los estudiantes reflejan un bajo dominio en conceptos como riesgo, inflación, préstamos e interés compuesto como factores determinantes de una adecuada educación financiera.
Parque Nacional Morrocoy: Patrimonio natural y turístico, bajo el enfoque de políticas públicas.
Authors: Peroza Grabiela , Dávila Roberto
Published: July 2023

En el ámbito del turismo de sol y playa se ubica en Venezuela el Parque Nacional Morrocoy, ecosistema frágil y de alta vulnerabilidad ante la creciente demanda turística y la abundante actividad industrial que se desarrolla en sus zonas adyacentes. En este escenario y bajo la concepción del patrimonio natural y turístico, el presente trabajo tiene por objetivo analizar el manejo de los recursos naturales en el Parque Nacional Morrocoy, por parte de empresarios, comunidades receptoras y el visitante, para alertar hacia la conservación de dichos espacios. A partir de una investigación acción, y el enfoque cualitativo, se hallaron varios incidentes industriales recientes que ponen en peligro la vida de las especies que habitan en dicho parque, así como la puesta en marcha de un innovador proyecto, enmarcado en las políticas públicas, de estudio del ADN marino desarrollado por ONG´s. Adicionalmente, como resultado de un muestreo intencional se recabaron los testimonios de pequeños empresarios formales e informales en los cuales se evidencia un elevado nivel de conciencia en materia de preservación ambiental, calificada como comunidad permeable y potencial cooperadora con políticas y acciones para la preservación del ecosistema.
Una mirada a la economía circular, a través de la logística Inversa, en la moda rápida: Caso Noreste de México.
Authors: Richo Mariangela , Rubalcava Cristian , Zerón Mraiana
Published: July 2023

El presente estudio tiene como finalidad determinar los factores que inciden en el comportamiento del consumidor de moda rápida respecto a la estrategia de la logística inversa. Lo anterior, permite la construcción de un modelo mediante la Teoría del Comportamiento Planeado (TCP) respecto a la logística inversa. El estudio prosigue un corte cuantitativo, con una muestra validada de 197 estudiantes ubicados en la zona noreste de México. El cuestionario fue diseñado a través escalas likert y una variable dependiente de índole dicotómica, dado lo cual se hace uso de la técnica de la regresión tipo logit. Los resultados revelan que los factores de actitud y normas sociales son los principales factores que resguardan una incidencia hacia la logística inversa.
Principio de corresponsabilidad, ¿una evolución de las formas?
Authors: Domínguez Elía
Published: July 2023

El principio de corresponsabilidad presente en el Texto Constitucional de 1999, es un arquetipo singular que empodera al pueblo de un nuevo correlato sociopolítico que entrama derechos y deberes. Por ello, la presente investigación inquirió del par conceptual pueblo-sociedad civil para desentramar del modelo democrático participativo y protagónico su comprensión, mirándolo desde el gobierno abierto y el autogobierno. Cuestión que desde de lo hobbesiano, advirtió en el quehacer republicano un giro secuencial. Se propuso como objetivo el comprender los fundamentos ontológicos de la soberanía popular y la interpretación teleológica del sentido de la democracia en el horizonte histórico venezolano, para sustentar lógicas que aproximen al enunciado del principio de corresponsabilidad a partir de la autodeterminación social desde la Constitución Bolivariana frente a la Constitución de 1961. La investigación se realizó bajo la perspectiva heideggeriana porque la investigación precisamente no responde a una cuestión de linealidad, sino de recursividad cuyo procesamiento para la exégesis, la recolección y tratamiento de las informaciones fueron organizados metódicamente. Todo lo cual permitió aproximarnos a un enunciado con una propuesta, que ofrece advertir una nueva forma de gobernanza en el fenómeno investigado. El principio de corresponsabilidad entrama una evolución de las representaciones políticas del gobierno abierto y autogobierno.
Diplomacia científica aplicada a las neurociencias: Una vía para el desarrollo de la política exterior
Authors: Encalada Vicente
Published: July 2023

Partiendo de una introducción de la ciencia, el objetivo del artículo fue contribuir al fortalecimiento de la diplomacia científica ecuatoriana con apoyo de las neurociencias, centrando la atención en la independencia de la política exterior mediante el uso de la ciencia para la diplomacia, diplomacia para la ciencia y ciencia en diplomacia. Como método se aplicó el enfoque cualitativo no experimental y su técnica de análisis correspondiente. También, el método dialéctico debido que permitió esclarecer el origen de las limitaciones y las contradicciones de los fenómenos. En esta contribución se pudo observar que la cooperación y la integración de la diplomacia científica y las neurociencias constituyen una visión reactiva, cautelosa y defensora de los avances alcanzados, permitiendo a los diplomáticos y tomadores de decisiones entender el proceso de negociación en dependencia a los aportes de las neurociencias, las relaciones internacionales y de la política exterior. Se puede concluir que la articulación de las neurociencias hacia la diplomacia científica es capaz de ayudar a comprender los sistemas de interacción entre cerebro humano y tecnología.
Reflexiones sobre la administración pública en Venezuela: Su reforma, desarrollo y libertad económica
Authors: Rosales Jean
Published: July 2023

En la presente investigación se expone con suma claridad la situación actual de la Administración Pública venezolana desde 1999, mediante el enfoque jurídico de la reforma, el desarrollo y la accountable governance, a través de una investigación documental, descriptiva, explicativa y crítica. La investigación concluyó, que la reforma administrativa debe partir de una premisa básica: el abandono de la idea de desarrollo exclusivo a través del Estado, sin la participación ciudadana, y sin promover las respectivas libertades económicas. Venezuela tiene una Administración que en todo interviene, y que resulta responsable de todo, sin dejar un margen de maniobra a las libertades públicas; tiene una Administración que ha crecido de forma notable, en organización y actividad, pero sin eficiencia ni eficacia. La investigación también concluyó, que el concepto de desarrollo en Venezuela está apalancado desde la renta petrolera: se debe superar el capitalismo rentístico. Es importante, que el desarrollo humano traiga como consecuencia, la expansión de las libertades en condiciones de igualdad, en un marco de pluralismo, imperio de la ley y promoción de los derechos humanos. El Estado no debe centrarse en cambios irracionales, en la simple detentación del poder, prerrogativa y privilegio, sino, centrarse en el administrado.
Percepción de los ejecutivos colombianos sobre la innovación. Un análisis a partir del Índice de Carácter Organizacional
Authors: Tejada Denisse , Carrillo Vanesa , Boom Efraín , Rangel Daniel
Published: July 2023

En este trabajo se realizó un análisis sobre las percepciones de los ejecutivos colombianos a cerca de la innovación, con base en el Índice de Carácter Organizacional, para conocer sí la cultura organizacional colombiana es promotora de la innovación empresarial. Se halló como perfil general para los sectores estudiados el ESTJ (extrovertida, de sentido, de pensamiento y de juicio), con una alta influencia de los directivos sobre la cultura de la organización. Se concluye que las organizaciones tienden hacia la innovación, solo en intención; confieren más importancia a sus procedimientos y políticas que a los conocimientos del recurso humano. Las empresas suelen dar prioridad a la implementación de políticas y procedimientos internos en lugar de invertir en la capacitación y formación de sus empleados. La mayoría de las empresas buscan optimizar costos y tiempos de producción, mientras que pocas se enfocan en la innovación y en la creación de valor agregado, y son aún menos las que buscan crear nuevos productos y modelos de negocio.
Overview of Glycemic Control in Workers with Diabetes at An Occupational Clinic in Jakarta
Authors: Halim Edwin , Yunir Em , Agustina Amilya , Sulistomo Astrid , Chandra Khoe Levina
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Based on Indonesia’s population data in 2018 and International Diabetes Federation in 2019, an estimated 1 in every 10 Indonesian workers have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Diabetes is a chronic illness with costly implications, especially in working population. Workers with diabetes experience 12% reduction in productivity adjusted life years (PALY) and additional $USD 467 monthly average healthcare cost. This study aims to determine glycaemic control in workers with diabetes.Methods: Cross-sectional study utilizing laboratory medical records from 2015-2021 in an occupational clinic in Jakarta’s Central Business District is performed. Data collected through accessing in-clinic laboratory and client lists’ electronic medical records, is paired with their respective anthropometric parameters stored in paper archives. Criteria of Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), lipid profile, HbA1c and Body Mass Index (BMI) are based on PERKENI 2019. Inclusion criteria are workers with prior history of T2DM who underwent HbA1c examination.Results: 2,796 employees who underwent HbA1c examination were found; 65.8% normal, 29.6% pre-diabetic, and 4.6% exceeded T2DM cut-off. Amongst 2,796 employees, 1,322 had their FBG examined; 62% normal, 33.1% had increased fasting glucose and 5% exceeded T2DM cut-off; another 1,316 also had their lipid profile examined, in which 80.5% had dyslipidaemia. From 2015-2021, 160 employees had a history of T2DM, of which 86 had matching laboratory medical records, with 42 of those undergoing HbA1c examination. Of 42 respondents with diabetes who underwent HbA1c examinations, 54.8% had sub-optimal glycaemic control. FBG is the only risk factor significantly correlated to optimal glycaemic control (p <0.05).Conclusion: Health programs and policies in the workplace enacted by management and health institutions who offer medical services may play a vital role in the improvement of prevention and intervention of diabetes amongst workers.
O uso do método Design Science Research na Ciência da Informação: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Jesus Ananda Fernanda de , Tadini Antonio Victor Wolf , Pereira Clayton Martins , Marinho Ronnie Shida , Castro William Pires de , Santarem Segundo José Eduardo
Published: July 2023

Introdução: O Design Science Research (DSR) é um método voltado para a geração de conhecimento científico, por meio da elaboração de artefatos, tendo o potencial de contribuir para o desenvolvimento de pesquisas realizadas no âmbito da Ciência da Informação. O presente estudo parte do questionamento: como tem sido aplicado o método DSR no desenvolvimento de pesquisas na Ciência da Informação? Objetiva-se identificar em quais linhas de pesquisa da Ciência da Informação tem sido aplicado, e de que forma, o DSR. Método: realizou-se uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura, analisando nos artigos aceitos: a) temática da pesquisa; b) em quais linhas e temas na área da Ciência da Informação o artigo se encaixa; e c) nível de aderência da pesquisa ao método. Resultados: em relação à temática de pesquisa, destacaram-se pesquisas aplicadas, com o objetivo de geração de artefatos. Quanto as linhas de pesquisa, destacaram-se pesquisas voltadas para Gestão da Informação e do Conhecimento e ainda pesquisas voltadas para o desenvolvimento de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação. Em relação ao nível de aderência, observou-se que a maior defasagem está no processo de avaliação adequada dos artefatos gerados. Conclusão: O DSR pode contribuir para a Ciência da Informação, resultando no desenvolvimento de artefatos com maior rigor científico simultaneamente a solução de problemas aplicados. O método ainda é recém explorado na área, tornando necessário aprofundamento sobre a sua condução, avaliação das etapas, fluxos, instrumentos e metodologias complementares aplicadas na utilização do DSR, visando a criação de um modelo que embase a execução de pesquisas futuras.
FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE EM CURSOS EAD DE INSTITUIÇÕES PRIVADAS: IMPLICAÇÕES AOS CURSINHOS POPULARES
Authors: Minhoto Maria Angélica Pedra , Santos Saulo Monteiro dos
Published: July 2023

Neste artigo, apresentamos a ampliação da Educação a Distância (EaD) no âmbito da Educação Superior e como ela tende a aprofundar a pseudoformação de licenciandos, modificando a formação docente em acordo com o princípio da concorrência mercantil – princípio fundante da liberdade no neoliberalismo -, cuja lógica se generalizou para todas as esferas sociais, incluindo a Educação. Nessa direção, investigamos as possíveis consequências da tendência de pseudoformação frente às práticas dos professores nos cursinhos populares pré-vestibular. Para o levantamento de dados, utilizamos como metodologia a revisão bibliográfica e a entrevista semiestruturada com dois professores de cursinhos populares da região do Alto Tietê, região próxima a São Paulo, capital. Como referencial teórico de análise adotamos os conceitos de pseudoformação e racionalidade tecnológica formulados por autores da primeira geração da Escola de Frankfurt. Os resultados mostram que os cursinhos populares pré-vestibular também são locais de formação de professores, sendo espaços para a atuação de ex-estudantes que desejam contribuir para a continuidade desses projetos. Porém, o avanço da EaD tem potencial para acarretar mudanças profundas nesses projetos populares, com a participação de professores alinhados cada vez mais às demandas do neoliberalismo.
AL-QUR’AN, REALITAS, SAINTISME, DAN PERSOALAN FILSAFAT ILMU: SUATU TINJAUAN RINGKAS
Authors: Fadhila Azka Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Assuming that science alone could represent reality and the facts of the proclamation of nature, the materialistic paradigm that originated in the West divorced science from religion and viewed Islamic science as being opposed to relativity and the affirmation of transcendence. This research intends to demonstrate how the Qur'anic construction of reality serves as the foundation for the advancement of Islamic science. This study also highlights several issues brought about by Scientism's haughtiness, as well as by its own justifications and those of Muslim intellectuals. Researchers collected data utilizing descriptive analysis research methodologies from the Koran, hadith, and books using library research as the source. The results of this investigation demonstrate that scientism is an unscientific philosophy that is neither philosophically rational nor scientific. The paper also comes to the conclusion that natural science cannot be the exclusive means of understanding reality from the perspective of Islamic Science philosophy since methodology is intrinsically tied to the levels and diversity of existence as matter or data. According to epistemology, the interaction between the subject's (reviewer) and the object's faculties of science is the science's method and takes place during an intellectual process for the purpose of producing a science
Preparation and Characterization of Bilastine Solid Self-Nanoemulsion using Liquisolid Technique
Authors: Abbas Ishraq Kadhim , Abddulhameed Shaimaa Nazar
Published: July 2023

Background: Supersaturable self-nanoemulsion (S-SNE) is an approach for dealing with low oral bioavailability problems. Bilastine (BL) is a selective H1-antihistamine with a bioavailability of 59%. Objective: To use a liquisolid technique to transform liquid BL S-SNE into powder so that both the S-SNE and liquisolid procedures could be used. Methods: Oleic acid, tween 60, transcutol, and soluplus were used to make the liquid BL-loaded S-SNE that was adsorbed onto the Avicel PH101 and Aerosil 200 admixtures. In vitro dissolution and powder flow characteristics were tested. SEM, DSC, X-ray diffraction, FT-IR analysis, and the average droplet size after dispersion in 0.1N HCl were also utilized to define the best formula's solid state. Results: The best liquid-solid composition, SS-F2, is composed of oleic acid, tween 60, transcutol, soluplus, Avicel 101, and Aerosil 200, with a liquid SNE to Avicel 101 ratio of 1.5:1 and an Avicel 200 to Aerosil 200 ratio of 10:1. SS-F2 displayed good flowability and a significant improvement in drug dissolution, with 100% of the medication released after 60 min compared to 62.27% of the marketed BL tablets. According to the solid-state investigation of formula (SS-F2), BL was shown to be in a solvated state in the solidified nanosystem, with no interactions with the excipient used. It also formed a nanoemulsion with mean droplet sizes of 77.57 nm and a PDI of 0.4178, which was similar to liquid S-SNE. Conclusion: The liquisolid technique is a potential method for solidifying a liquid self-emulsifying system while preserving self-nanoemulsion characteristics and increasing dissolving rate.
Randomized Vector Network Model for Thyroid Prediction Using Relief And Lasso Feature Selection Approaches
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Prasad Maruthi ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, R. Santhosh.
Published: July 2023

The studies’ primary aim is to help the research scholars as a source who would like to research in the thyroid disease detection region. UC Irvin knowledge discovery provides databases files for the machine learning archives' thyroid dataset. Here, a random vector network model (RVNM) is proposed to perform classification tasks. The proposed model integrates the prior dataset information regarding the samples to train the more effective classifier. This cascaded random vector network model helps in thyroid disease prediction. The evaluation process is performed to predict and determine the respective performance concerning accuracy. The intuition is provided in this research, like forecasting the thyroid disease; it also calls attention to the process of using a Randomized Vector Network Model (RVNM) as a medium for classification. The simulation is done in the MATLAB 2020a environment and establishes a better trade-off than various existing approaches. The model gives a prediction accuracy of 96.1% accuracy compared to other models and shows a better trade than others.
On Novel Spline Function Method for Solving Third-Order Boundary Value Problems
Authors:   Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, Hajjari Arwa
Published: July 2023

In this paper, a numerical method is suggested for solving general a nonlinear third order boundary value problem (BVP). In this method, the given nonlinear third-order BVP will be transformed into two third-order initial value problems (IVPs), then spline function approximations are applied to both two IVP for finding the Spline solution and its derivatives up to third order of the given BVP. The study shows that the spline solution of the BVP is existent and unique, and the convergence order of the spline method is fourth with a local truncation error . The presented algorithm is designed for solving a general BVP, where it is applied to some types of nonlinear third-order differential equations. Comparisons of the results obtained by spline method with other methods show the efficiency and highly accurate of the proposed method.
On Some Analytical Relations Between Double Summability Methods of Abel-Natarajan
Authors:   Faculty Of Science, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon, Jumayel Josef Al
Published: July 2023

This paper is dedicated to study the analytical relations between Abel's double summability method and Natarajan's double summability method, where many theorems that draw a bridge between the mentioned methods will be obtained. The main result of our work is to prove that that summability by Natarajan's method implies summability by Abel's method in one or two variables. On the other hand, we illustrate some related examples to clarify the validity of our approach.
Neutrosophic exponentiated inverse Rayleigh distribution: Properties and Applications
Authors:   Department of Operation Research and Intelligence Techniques, University of Mosul, Iraq, Alanaz Mazin M. ,   Department of Statistics and Informatics, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, Algamal Zakariya Yahya
Published: July 2023

In the field of survival analysis, the exponentiated inverse Rayleigh distribution is used to simulate lifetime data practices of human. In order to describe diverse survival data with indeterminacies, this work aims to create a generalization of the traditional pattern exponentiated inverse Rayleigh distribution, referred to as the neutrosophic exponentiated inverse Rayleigh distribution (NEIRD). In particular, modeling uncertain data that is roughly positively skewed makes use of the established distribution. The key statistical characteristics of the developed NEIRD, such as the neutrosophic survival function, neutrosophic hazard rate and neutrosophic moments, are discussed in this study. Additionally, in a neutrosophic well-known maximum likelihood estimation approach is used to estimate the neutrosophic parameters. A simulation study is conducted to determine whether the estimated neutrosophic parameters were achieved. Last but not least, real data has been used to discuss the potential NEIRD applications in the real world. The effectiveness of the suggested model in comparison to the existing distributions was demonstrated by real data.
Hybrid recommendation system for beauty & spas salons in Yelp
Authors: Lin Qianwei , Zhang Yuxin
Published: July 2023

The rising demand for beauty and healthy lifestyles makes the global beauty and spas salons market promising. How to choose appropriate salons for a specific customer becomes an issue and is underexplored. In this paper, we built two types of personalized recommendation system models, the pure model-based collaborative filtering model and the LightFM model (a kind of hybrid recommendation system model) to make recommendations for beauty and spas salons based on Yelp Dataset. The results showed the LightFM model had a better performance. Besides, by applying aspect-based sentimental analysis to extract new features from customer reviews, we further improved the performance of the LightFM model.
Effect of classical data signals on quantum key distribution in industrial internet of things
Authors: Lai Zhenzhi
Published: July 2023

Facing the increasing need of data transmission security, encrypting data through cryptography is a key solution. In an industrial Internet of things, cryptography based on quantum key distribution provides perfect secrecy with lower resource requirements of both computational power and storage compared with traditional cryptography. To explore how to deploy this technology, this paper proposes an industrial Internet of things network architecture embedded with quantum key distribution systems, combines it with the noise model of spontaneous Raman scattering and the evaluation model of quantum key distribution systems theoretically, simulates the performance in a normally used industrial environment, and works out instructions to the deployment of the raised architecture. The results also show that a better choice to avoid performance descending is to duplicate classical channels and quantum channels with the same direction instead of moving classical channels backward, while noises have the strongest influence at the transmission distance of 25 km.
Modeling of user profiles of financial products and comparison of purchase prediction models: Based on machine learning
Authors: Yu Rouyu , Li Dongming , Liu Yining
Published: July 2023

In this paperwork, the Apriori algorithm can be used to describe the association between data in a database. This paper will use the demographic and financial information of the users in the data set to analyze the user profile as the basic information. This work will fit the model by optimizing the Apriori algorithm, generating a combination of two or more associated variables, and then using the decision tree to learn and output the final model. The main contribution of this paper is to explore the optimization of Apriori and the ef-fect of Apriori's combined model with the decision tree in predicting user buying behavior. Therefore, the conclusion can be drawn that in the sale of deposit products, if the custom-er has the above characteristics, such as no credit fault, no loan, housing loan, with a col-lege degree, marital status is single, and act as an administrator. The people mentioned above may be more interested in the product. In other words, it is more likely to sell suc-cessfully. In future work, in addition to deposit products, more customer buying infor-mation is highly needed to extend predictable results to broader anger.
Reinforcement learning methods in board and MOBA games
Authors: Chai Hongyi
Published: July 2023

This article provided an introduction of applying reinforcement learning to games, including board games and video games like Backgammon, Go, and Dota2. The reason for choosing reinforcement learning to solve game problems was analyzed. The article also reviewed the reinforcement learning technique and introduced two optimizing learning methods, Temporal Difference learning and Q learning. Then, three important cases of using reinforcement learning to reach high level game skill, TD-gammon, AlphaGo, and OpenAI Five, were introduced. In the end, the future possibility of applying reinforcement learning in broader way was analyzed.
Data analysis and machine learning in the context of customer churn prediction
Authors: Jing Changran
Published: July 2023

Due to the fierce competition in the market, customers are often faced with multiple choices when choosing products and services. So many industries, including banking, are now facing the problem of how to address customer churn. At the same time, in order to improve the quality of service for users, banks and other institutions need to conduct in-depth research on the characteristics of customers. This paper provides solutions to the above two problems by using data analysis and mining technology and machine learning technology in artificial intelligence. The study provides an in-depth exploration of cus-tomer churn likelihood by analyzing customer behavior and characteristics. This study used data analysis methods such as Chi-square test, Mann Whitney U test, linear regres-sion, and machine learning methods such as logistic regression, random forest, and XGBoost. This research uses public datasets on Kaggle. This study uses data analysis techniques to provide recommendations on how the banking industry should improve service quality, and establishes 6 models with better performance to predict customer churn. In addition, this paper also uses a variety of evaluation indicators to compare the model performance, and selects the random forest model with high predictive ability as the most suitable model. In addition, the order of importance of the factors responsible for customer churn was successfully derived.