bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Health Worker Factors Influencing EHR Implementation in Machakos County, Kenya
Authors: Ndungu Julius Mwaniki , Maritim Violet Chepchirchir , Nyongesa Margaret Wandera
Published: December 2024

Electronic Health Records (EHR) is deemed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of health care delivery to the public by reducing clinical errors and generating high-quality data for decision-making. However, the implementation of EHR systems has faced challenges, particularly in resource-constrained settings like Machakos County, Kenya. This study focuses on the health workers related factors determining the implementation of electronic health records in public health facilities in Machakos County, Kenya. A cross-sectional descriptive design was used, with both quantitative and qualitative data collected from 411 healthcare workers, including key informants. The analysis identified significant associations between health workers’ level of education, age, and the adoption of EHR systems. Health workers with higher education and younger age groups were more likely to adopt EHR systems. Qualitative interviews highlighted challenges such as inadequate training, resistance to change, and lack of technical support. The findings underscore the need for continuous professional development and organizational support to enhance EHR adoption. Policy recommendations include investment in training programs tailored to health workers and improved technical infrastructure.

Key words: E-health, Health leadership, Health workforce, Electronic Health Records, EHR Adoption
Analysis of Reference Range of Glenohumeral Rhythm During Flexion and Abduction - An Analytical Study
Authors: Dangar Mohit , Sorani Dinesh , Rathod Sheshna
Published: December 2024

Background and need of research: Many research studies have established a goniometric range of motion reference values for normal joints which also includes the Shoulder complex. As the shoulder complex consists of glenohumeral (GH) and scapulothoracic (ST) joints, there exists considerable variability in glenohumeral joint range of flexion and abduction in different populations, but its values in the Indian population are not yet known. Contribution of scapulothoracic joint in shoulder extension has been evaluated for the Indian population recently which suggests that reference values for Scapulothoracic flexion and abduction should also be evaluated. Knowledge of such reference values can be important in clinical decision making for treatment applications and outcome measure evaluations.
Method: 243 healthy subjects (123 girls and 120 boys) between the age group 18-23 years were enrolled for the study. Range of motion of flexion and abduction of the glenohumeral joint and shoulder complex was measured bilaterally with universal goniometer. 3 measurements were done for each movement and best of 3 was used for the further analysis.
Result: Medcalc statistical software was used for analysis. Reference range for the ratio between GH and ST joint is 0.80:1 to 2:1 for left abduction, 0.80:1 to 2.6:1 for right abduction, .0.71:1 to 2.27:1 for bilateral flexion.
Conclusion: There is varying reference range for flexion and abduction at GH joints in the Indian population. The therapists in India should consider current values while evaluating GH and ST flexion and abduction range of motion.

Key words: Glenohumeral joint, Reference range, Shoulder complex, Scapulohumeral rhythm, Scapulothoracic joint
Vitamin D: A Bridging Element for Wellness;
A Case Study on Vitamin D Deficiency and its Association with Alopecia Areata and Other Conditions
Authors: Nair Badhra Ajit , Sunil Manjima
Published: December 2024

Vitamin D deficiency is a growing health concern linked to various conditions, including bone disorders, muscle weakness, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Deficiency is also associated with dermatological conditions like alopecia areata. This study explores the connection between vitamin D deficiency and alopecia areata, while reviewing its broader health impact. This is a case about a 22-year-old female with sudden hair loss, fatigue, and widespread pain was diagnosed with alopecia areata after testing revealed a vitamin D level of 9.8 ng/mL. She was treated with corticosteroid ointments and monthly vitamin D injections. Vitamin D deficiency affects multiple body systems and is associated with conditions like alopecia areata. Early diagnosis and appropriate management, including supplementation and lifestyle changes, are crucial to prevent long-term health complications.

Key words: vitamin D, alopecia areata, bone health, emotions.
Saliva and Hormones: Valuable Tool for Research and Diagnosis
Authors: Kaur Mandeep , Dubey Sumit
Published: December 2024

Saliva is a special characteristic of oral fluid and a biological specimen that may threaten measurement validity. Human saliva can be easily obtained by noninvasive techniques and contains many analytes of interest for screening, diagnosis and monitoring. These include steroid and other nonpeptide hormones, therapeutic drugs, drugs of abuse and antibodies. Numerous studies in the past 40 years have shown correlations between serum and saliva levels. Both diurnal and monthly profiles of hormone levels parallel traditional serum patterns. Multiple specimens for steroid hormone analysis can be easily collected by the patient, at home, to monitor fertility cycles, menopausal fluctuations, stress and other diurnal variations. Drug doses can be monitored without inconvenient and costly visits to blood-drawing facilities. Antibody levels can be determined to screen for infectious diseases. Saliva can be collected directly by spitting into a tube or with one of several devices, each of which has its own special advantages and disadvantages. Saliva can be used as a diagnostic specimen not only to obtain information more inexpensively and efficiently than serum, but also to provide information not readily available from serum testing.

Keywords: Saliva, hormones, saliva collection.
The Poetic Work of Grigore Vieru in the Ukrainian Value Circuit
Authors: Apetri Dumitru
Published: December 2024

In this article is shown the process of reception of Grigore Vieru’s poetic works that is produced in the cultural-literary area of Ukraine. It can be seen that, starting from 1969, the phenomenon unfolds in two ways. The first way – publishing a certain number of creations in the form of lyrics cards for preschoolers and schoolchildren and volumes for adults; the second – the inclusion of certain Vieru’s works, as a rule, in the form of cycles, in collections containing selected writings from Romanian literature, sometimes from other literatures as well. Considering the contents of the lyric cards and volumes, the author concludes that the Ukrainian publishing houses have made a successful selection of the works to be translated and that the personality of the poet is presented according to merit, that is, in high tones, whether in annotations, prefaces, afterwords or portrait sketches. Collective collections, which included certain works in their pages, made a considerable contribution to the promotion of Vieru’s poetic treasure, giving them access to various categories of readers.
An Archetypal Love Story in the Novelistic Epic (Based on Oral Diary)
Authors: Botnaru Tatiana
Published: December 2024

In this article, we propose for analysis and interpretation a ballad text with a wide sphere of circulation in the ethnological context of Bessarabia. It is about a balladoral diary, where an archetypal love story is foreshadowed in correlation with a series of peculiarities and defining features of the novelistic epic, having filiations with the narrative structures in the field of family life, but at the same time, and some affinities with the popular epic of a new type. The subject of the drama of a young woman shot due to unpredictable conditions, circulates both in verse and in prose, where the narrator in the pose of a “referent” is called upon to communicate a complexity of feelings, experiences, borderline existential situations, condensed in a real history, oriented towards revealing existential representations, which goes beyond the legendary framework of the narrated facts. In this order of ideas, the epic narrative leans towards an actant and functional model, in order to determine the relationships between lovers, husbands, parents and children.
The Sources of the Saint Petersburg Bible (1819) – a Comparative Approach
Authors: Olariu Veronica
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on the third Romanian version of the biblical text, published in Saint Petersburg in 1819 with the support of the Russian Bible Society. Its objective is a comparative philological approach to the main Romanian versions of the biblical text (the Blaj Bible, 1795; the Bucharest Bible, 1688; Manuscript 45, preserved at the Cluj-Napoca branch of the Romanian Academy; Manuscript 4389 from the Romanian Academy Library) to establish their filiative relationships with the Saint Petersburg version. The use of the comparative-historical method aims to highlight this text, attempting to determine the extent to which the Saint Petersburg Bible is a faithful rendition of the Blaj Bible or represents a version of its own identity within the Romanian biblical tradition.
Aspects of the Research of Paleo-Balkan Relicted Languages and the Thracian Idiom
Authors: Plesca Ecaterina
Published: December 2024

This article deals with some aspects related to the relict languages from the Paleo-Balkan cultural and linguistic space, highlighting some defining features of the studied area. Aspects are revealed about the place occupied by the Thracian language and Paleo-Balkan idioms are revealed following the dismemberment of the Indo-European linguistic domain. Special attention is paid to the Thracian idiom and the place it occupies among the relict languages of the Paleo-Balkan area. The article emphasizes the Indo-European and Paleo-Balkan character of the Thracian idiom, of its northern branch, Thraco-Dacian, and its participation, along with Latin, in the formation of common Romanian/of the Romanian language. For the most part, the article presents a synthesis based on some important works in the field concerned.
Surnames, at the Origin Names of Trades in the Field of Woodworking
Authors: Raileanu Viorica
Published: December 2024

The research of anthroponymic material is relevant because it helps us understand how surnames have evolved, depending on social, historical, economic, political, religious, linguistic, etc. factors. Starting from the finding of existing interferences between the terminology of trades and anthroponymy, we propose to present a series of surnames whose basic elements are recorded in explanatory dictionaries of the Romanian language as names of trades in the field of woodworking. This category of surnames is made up of former nicknames, and they referred to the professional condition of the person: albier, bărdaș, bocșer, butnar, cărbunar, crucer, dogar, dulgher, fusar, lingurar, măsar, ploscar, podar, răclar, rotar, secrier, spătar, stoler, tâmplar, tisar, teslar, tronar, văsar, etc., most of them being Romanian formations.
Aspects Regarding the Relationships between Greek and Latin Origin Prefixoids in Romanian Compounds
Authors: Manolii Adela
Published: December 2024

The Romanian language has been permanently enriched with prefixoids of Greek and Latin origin, penetrated simultaneously with various international formants. The formation of words with the help of prefixes and prefixoids is a characteristic phenomenon of the contemporary Romanian neological vocabulary. Being more numerous than the actual prefixes, prefixoids serve, as a rule, to create an imposing number of technical terms, thanks to inventions and discoveries of all kinds. The tendency of speakers to renovate their means of expression, to find as many affective forms as possible served as an impetus for the spread of words formed with prefixoids. Thus, prefixoids of Greek and Latin origin represent a rich source of formation of Romanian words, especially those belonging to the terminological fund.
Approaches to the Problem of Literary Authenticity. A Historical Outline (III)
Authors: Dicusar Cristina
Published: December 2024

The crisis of authority, which arose in modernism with the symbolic declaration of the „death” of God, overturns the old theoretical and literary mechanisms. Supreme authority is replaced by supreme freedom, represented by authenticity. The aim of this article is to briefly outline some of the philosophical ideas that have formed, over time, a common vision (or several visions that communicate with each other) of what authenticity means in literature. The focus is on authenticity in the relationship between author and text, which involves the production of the text and the author’s attitude to the process of artistic creation. Excluded here is the subject of authenticity in the reader’s interpretation of the text. Addressed briefly are some of the central ideas on authenticity of three philosophers: Edmund Husserl, Martin Heidegger and Jean-Paul Sartre and the influence of their philosophies on the writers’ attitudes toward the literary text.
Effect of Tax Reforms on Revenue Generation in Nigeria: A Conceptual and Theoretical Review
Authors: D. A. Angbazo, , M. Iorlaha,
Published: December 2024

This article examines the conceptual and theoretical foundations for tax reform in Nigeria, as well as their impact on revenue production. The study examines Nigeria's multiple tax reform measures, including the 2012 and 2017 National Tax Measures and the 2017 Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS). The paper also examines the theoretical underpinnings of tax policies, including the Laffer Curve Theory and the Behavioural Economics Theory. The study finds that tax reforms have had a positive impact on income generation in Nigeria, however challenges such as infrastructure and digital literacy persist. The review indicates that a holistic strategy to tax reform, integrating policy, technology, and behavioural insights, is required to maximise revenue production in Nigeria.
Improving Grade 5 Science Learning Outcomes Throught Educational Videos At SDN Tanjung Jati 2
Authors: Lestari Nova Elisa , Annisa Aditya Ramadhani  , Sari Rinneke Anggraeni Muffidah
Published: December 2024

This research aims to improve the learning outcomes of 12 people at SDN Tanjung Jati 2. The research method used is qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques, which begins with a learning plan and continues with action in class as well as reflection on initial actions and planning after learning, research results There was an increase in students' understanding of the subject matter as shown by student learning outcomes from pre-cycle to cycle II. In the Pre-Cycle, the average student score was 49 with classical completeness of 42%. In Cycle I, the average student score was 93 with classical completeness of 100%. In cycle II, the average student score was 94 with classical completion reaching 100%.
Efforts to Enhance the Effectiveness of IPAS Learning by Utilizing Video Learning Media
Authors: Yusr Erin , Rusandi  , Rosyada Asyafina , Junkrob Chonlawat
Published: December 2024

This article discusses efforts to increase the effectiveness of science and social learning through the use of video learning media at SDN Socah 2. Research was conducted using descriptive qualitative methods and shows that video learning media has a positive impact on some students, but does not have much of an impact on other students. Factors such as learning style, involvement in the learning process, motivation, interests, and learning environment also influence student learning outcomes. The use of video learning media can increase students' interest and understanding of the subject matter. The combination of complex learning strategies, an active teacher role, and attractive video design can increase learning effectiveness. This research provides a potential solution to improve student learning outcomes through the use of video learning media by paying attention to variations in student learning styles and their involvement in the learning process.
GLOBAL WARMING DOES NOT THREATEN NOVOSIBIRSK
Authors: Yushkova L. , Donchenko A. , Donchenko N. , Stebleva G.
Published: December 2024

Climate change will lead to new diseases, and it is necessary to understand this group of diseases, to recognize and differentiate from other diseases in order to apply timely protective measures and prevent their spread. The program (2021-2030) of scientific research at the expense of the federal budget, in addition to obtaining new knowledge, the program also includes the dissemination of scientific knowledge, increasing the prestige of science in the country and popularizing the achievements of science and society. The importance of this work is that the results of previous studies have been rechecked and confirmed with new, more modern methods and with the involvement of a wide range of scientists.
BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF SIBERIAN LARCH (LARIX SIBIRICA) PRODUCTION IN THE TAIMYR
Authors: Kayzer A. , Filatova S. , Kornienko I. , Cherbakova N.
Published: December 2024

The results of biochemical studies of needles, young shoots, cones and sponge of Siberian larch are given in the article. It has been found that different types of raw materials contain a wide range of biologically active substances that include macro- and microelements, amino acids, cellulose, fat, protein, nitrogen-free extractive substances, carotene, fat and water-soluble vitamins that allow us to use them in production of new medicines as well as a line of biologically active food supplements of functional direction.
Evaluating Anticonvulsant and Neuroprotective potentials of New Hydantoin Derivatives in PTZ and MES Models
Authors: Paronikyan Ruzanna , Buloyan Sona , Pogosyan Anahit , Arshakyan Lilit , Mirzoyan Lilit , Gasparyan Hrachik
Published: December 2024

Epilepsy is considered the most common neurological disease globally, characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. The primary treatment for epilepsy involves therapy with antiepileptic drugs to control seizures. However, therapeutic options for this condition are limited, and many of these drugs have various side effects on the central nervous system, leading to cognitive impairment. Therefore, the development of new effective agents with anti-seizure activity and mild side effects remains a significant challenge. In this study, we aimed to investigate the anticonvulsant and neuroprotective activities of several new derivatives of hydantoin, namely (D,L)-5-((1H-Indol-3-yl)methyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione (ART 2), lithium salt of 5,5-diphenylimidazolidine-2,4-dione (ART 5), lithium salt of (D,L)-5-benzylimidazolidine-2,4-dione (ART 1215), and lithium salt of (D,L)-5-((1H-indol-3-yl)methyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione (ART 2125). The anticonvulsant properties of these compounds were evaluated using pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) and maximal electroshock seizure (MES) models. Additionally, the neuroprotective activity of the compounds was assessed through histopathological examination of the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex with and without PTZ administration. Our findings indicate that the new derivatives of hydantoin exhibit greater efficacy in treating clonic seizures and have lower toxicity and myorelaxation compared to phenytoin. Among the tested compounds, ART 5 and ART 1215 not only mitigated PTZ-induced damage but also preserved neuronal integrity in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex, indicating their potent neuroprotective effects.
Mangiferin Analysis: Comprehensive RP-HPLC Method Development and Validation in Both Bulk and Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
Authors: Reddy Shireesha Jannapu , Kumar Gautam , Mutalik Srinivas , Nandakumar Krishnadas
Published: December 2024

Mangiferin is a naturally occurring antioxidant that belongs to a glucoxyl xanthone and has potential therapeutic activity with no side effects. It is mostly available from the leaves and stems of the Mangifera indica (mango tree). To acquire, track, and analyse the output chromatogram data, the analytical method was created using the Shimadzu HPLC system equipped with a PDA detector and the LC Solution 5.57 system control software. Phenomenex Kinetex® 5 microns C18 (250 x 4.6mm)Column was used as stationary phase to separate the drug. Isocratic elution was obtained with 10mM phosphate buffer pH-2.4 along with 0.1% triethylamine and acetonitrile mixture as a mobile phase in the ratio of 90:10% v/v with the flow rate of 1.3ml per minute at 258nm, which appears to be fair based on the reported run time. The calibration plot for Mangiferin in the range between 100ng/mL - 25µg/mL showed good linearity with 0.999R2 value and the validation was successfully completed as per ICH guidelines. The peak % relative standard deviation (RSD) for robustness testing followed the acceptance criteria. Finding the concentration of mangiferin in dosage forms and bulk was made easy, accurate, exact, and affordable with this procedure.
The Pharmacognostic Research of Ziziphora clinopodioides Raw materials
Authors: B. N. Kenzhebek , M. Yu. Ishmuratova , G. A. Atazhanova , M. K. Smagulov
Published: December 2024

The pharmacognostic analysis of the medicinal plant raw materials is an important stage to develop a new drug. Some species from the Lamiaceae families are of great interest. They have not been studied before. Only brief information on the chemical composition and biological properties can be found for these species. The research object consists of the aerial organs of Ziziphora clinopodioides of Lamiaceae family. The following diagnostic characters at a macroscopic level were determined as the macroscopic features of raw materials: leaf structure, stem shape, structure and color of the calyx and corolla of flower. The microscopic features of raw materials included the shape of the upper and lower epidermal cells, diacytic stomata, the presence of small multicellular trichomes and large essential oil glands in the structures of the leaf, stem, calyx and corolla of the flower. Mesophyll was divided into the palisade and spongy tissues on the cross section of the leaf, ant it was also defined as the microscopic features of raw materials. The histochemical features were characterized by the staining of various cell types as the result of the interaction of reagents with the detectable metabolites, and by the localization of the different components in plant organs.
Preparation, Characterisation and Antifungal activity of Bi-Metallic Nanoparticles prepared with Fresh Extract of Aconitum heterophyllum leaves
Authors: Akhtar Rasool Mohammad , Kumar Rathore Suman
Published: December 2024

A Bi-Metallic Nanoparticles of the green approach for the biosynthesized of well – stabilized nanoparticles, the synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts has gained considerable attention in the field of nanotechnology since it is easy, simple, and cost effective and does not make use of toxic chemicals. In this work, gold/silver (Au /Ag) bimetallic nanoparticles were synthesized using the Aconitum heterophyllum leaf extract. The advantages of using plant and plant-derived materials for biosynthesis of Bi-Metallic Nanoparticles have attract the interest of researchers due to its better mechanisms in successful formation of Bi-Metallic Nanoparticles. The metallic structurer were characterized using various methods. The metal nanoparticles were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, zeta potential, XRD, AFM, TEM, STEM, EDX analysis. The Minimum inhibitory concentration of the nanoparticles on various microorganisms (S. aureus, E.coli, P. aeruginosa, B. subtilis and C. albicans) was determined along with its anti-biofilm and photocatalytic activity. The bimetallic nanoparticles exhibited better and enhanced activity in inhibiting the microorganisms as well as the anti-biofilm activity in comparison to gold nanoparticles. However, the photocatalytic activity was found to be better in the gold nanoparticles as compared to the bimetallic nanoparticles.
Subdifferentials with degrees of freedom and applications to optimization problems
Authors: Vo Duc Thinh , Huynh Ngoc Cam
Published: December 2024

In this work, we first present a new class of generalized differentials, namely subdifferentials with degrees of freedom as well as their applications in nonsmooth optimization problems. We then establish some computation rules for subdifferentials with degree of frecdom of functions under basic qualification constraints. By using these computation rules, we provide necessary and sufficient conditions for unconstraint optmization problems and for optimization problems with geometric constraints.
Enhanced Predictive Analysis of Online Consumer Purchase Psychology using Deep Learning
Authors: B. Amarnath Reddy
Published: December 2024

The idea of using the Internet to trade goods and services has grown in popularity at an exponential rate. Because of the Internet, online transactions have advanced significantly, removing the limitations of physical locations and currencies. The anonymity of the Internet, however, does not make it a perfect place for paying for things. With the rise of online transactions has come an equal and opposite rise in the frequency of assaults targeting the safety of online systems.  Fraudulent transactions on auction sites and e-commerce online applications have been getting worse recently. Some of these fraudulent e-commerce transactions are the result of actual hacks into these websites. Unfortunately, despite widespread knowledge of these facts, no workable solution to the issue of application-based attacks in e-commerce has been found as of yet.
Aspectos genéticos, reproductivos y prácticos para el uso ecológico y productivo del arrayán (Luma apiculata (DC.) Burret).
Authors: Gutierrez Caro Braulio
Published: December 2024

El artículo aporta una síntesis de antecedentes sobre los aspectos genéticos, reproductivos y prácticos de Luma apiculata (arrayán), una mirtácea nativa valorada por sus usos ecológicos, ornamentales y melíferos. Se menciona su distribución natural, centrada en Chile y Argentina y su evolución genética en relación con eventos geológicos. Se describe su biología reproductiva y regeneración natural, métodos de dispersión y capacidad de regeneración en distintos ambientes.
Se abordan también las técnicas de propagación, manejo de semillas y viverización, destacando sus semillas recalcitrantes con muy limitada capacidad de almacenamiento, y la incidencia de tratamientos pregerminativos en su propagación. Se resaltan sus aplicaciones, incluyendo su potencial como alimento funcional, su rol en la apicultura y su uso en proyectos de restauración ecológica. Finalmente, se destaca la importancia de la conservación de su diversidad genética y la necesidad de investigaciones adicionales para optimizar su aprovechamiento.
The Author-Agent-Editor Relation: American Pulps in the Interwar Period
Authors: Yan Zi-Ling
Published: December 2024

Virtually no research treats exchanges between authors and agents and their relations with editors in the pulp magazines of the twenties and thirties. Through unpublished archival correspondence and other contemporaneous sources (memoirs, trade journals), this article demonstrates how, despite socioeconomic differences and significant distinctions between the pulp world and that of book publishing several decades later, many of the same author, agent, and editor relations documented in more recent criticism were present in the interwar period. As with modern publishing, the literary agent exercised a discernible impact on the content of American pulp magazines of that era.
Integrated Care Services for Dementia and Their Challenges from a Nursing Home Perspective: An Ethnographic Study
Authors: Zhang Taomei , Wen Xi , Jin Yuanyuan , Lin Lu , Li Huiling
Published: December 2024

Background: The number of older adults living with dementia is increasing in China and worldwide. There is limited attention paid to dementia care in nursing homes, and this study aimed to explore the current situation and challenges of providing integrated care services in nursing home settings.
Methods: A 3-month focused ethnographic study, including semi-participatory observations and in-depth interviews, was conducted in a nursing home in Suzhou, China, from June to August 2022. Twelve residents and sixteen caregivers were observed, and sixteen observed caregivers were interviewed. The Rainbow Model guided data collection. Deductive analysis was used to examine the integrated care services, and a combination of deductive and inductive analysis was applied to explore the challenges.
Results: The Combination of Medical and Elderly care and Medical Consortia were two main integrated care services. Eighteen challenges that threatened integrated care were identified. The nursing homes mainly faced professional and clinical challenges, while Medical Consortia encountered challenges at all levels, especially the organizational level.
Conclusions: The integrated care services of residents living with dementia should be further strengthened. Policymakers, caregivers, and researchers should make more precise efforts to address the challenges that threaten integrated care services, thereby promoting better services for residents.
Bridges v South Wales Police and emerging privacy concerns
Authors: Li Te
Published: December 2024

This article explores the landmark case of Bridges v South Wales Police, a pivotal legal challenge concerning the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement. Edward Bridges, a civil liberties campaigner, contested the deployment of automated facial recognition (AFR) technology by the South Wales Police (SWP), arguing it infringed his privacy rights. The Court of Appeal of England and Wales ruled in favour of Bridges, finding that the SWP’s use of AFR was unlawful and breached privacy rights under article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, data protection laws and equality laws. This analysis reviews the facts, legal issues and reasoning behind the court’s decision, emphasising the broader implications for privacy law and the regulation of emerging technologies.
Factors Affecting Urinary Incontinence in Women and Its Effect on Quality of Life
Authors: Akpolat Refiye , Şişman Hamide , Alptekin Dudu
Published: December 2024

Factors Affecting Urinary Incontinence in Women and Its Effect on Quality of Life

Abstract
Objective: To determine the risk factors of urinary incontinence in women and its effects on quality of life.
Method: The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 156 female patients who applied to the Gynecology and Obstetrics outpatient clinic of a university hospital. Data were collected by the researcher using a face-to-face questionnaire method.
Results: The prevalence of urinary incontinence was found to be 51.3%, the most common being 53.8 was stress incontinence. The severity of incontinence increased and quality of life scores decreased in parallel with age and number of births. There was a statistically significant correlation between giving birth vaginally and having gynecologic surgery and incontinence (p
Effect of Hemodialysis On Cardiac Structures and Functions In Chronic Renal Disease Patients
Authors: Argan Onur
Published: December 2024

Background: Although dialysis is a groundbreaking treatment for chronic kidney disease patients, Morbidity and mortality due to cardiac pathologies are still common. Early diagnosis of dialysis related cardiac changes prolongs survival. The aim of OUR study was to assess the cardiac differences between hemodialysis patients and patients not receiving dialysis with eGFR
Integrating digital technologies for supply chain resilience in the energy industry
Authors: Mojisola Abimbola Adeyinka  , Bolarinwa Solanke  , Femi Bamidele Onita  , Mercy Odochi Agho
Published: December 2024

The energy industry faces persistent challenges in supply chain management, including disruptions from geopolitical uncertainties, natural disasters, and market volatility. Integrating digital technologies is increasingly recognized as a critical strategy to enhance supply chain resilience, ensuring operational continuity and efficiency. This paper explores the transformative potential of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Digital Twins in optimizing supply chain processes within the energy sector. IoT enables real-time tracking of assets, offering enhanced visibility and predictive maintenance capabilities, while AI-driven analytics provide actionable insights to anticipate disruptions and optimize decision-making. Blockchain technology enhances transparency and trust by ensuring secure and immutable transaction records, reducing inefficiencies and fraud risks. Digital Twins facilitate proactive risk management by simulating supply chain scenarios to optimize performance and mitigate vulnerabilities. Additionally, the study emphasizes the role of cloud computing in fostering collaboration across supply chain stakeholders by providing a unified data platform, enabling faster response times to market fluctuations. The paper also addresses critical challenges, including cybersecurity risks, integration costs, and the need for workforce upskilling, which could hinder the adoption of these technologies. Case studies from leading energy firms demonstrate successful implementation strategies, showcasing significant improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and agility. This research contributes to the growing discourse on digital transformation in supply chain management by presenting a comprehensive framework for leveraging technology to build resilience in the energy sector. The findings underscore the importance of a strategic approach, emphasizing the alignment of digital initiatives with organizational goals and fostering partnerships to drive innovation. By adopting digital technologies, energy companies can enhance supply chain resilience, minimize disruptions, and achieve long-term sustainability.
Volume of the filtering bleb in prediction of the effectiveness of glaucoma surgery: preliminary results
Authors: Erichev V. P. , Novikov I. A. , Khachatryan G. K. , Makarova A. S. , Budzinskaya M. V. , Tarasenkov A. O.
Published: December 2024

PURPOSE. To explore the potential for predicting the hypotensive effectiveness of glaucoma surgeries based on the parameters of the filtering bleb (FB) measured using optical coherence tomography (OCT).

METHODS. The study included 15 patients (15 eyes) with uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma, who underwent standard glaucoma surgery: sinus trabeculectomy with basal iridectomy. Objective assessment of the FB was performed using OCT on postoperative day 2, and then at 7 days, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery. Based on the OCT scans, a three-dimensional model of the FB was constructed, and its volume was calculated.

RESULTS. In 3 patients, by the end of the observation period, the FB volume was less than 5.7 mm³, which was associated with an unsuccessful surgical outcome and an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) to 22.1±3.2 mm Hg. These patients were prescribed hypotensive therapy to achieve target IOP levels. In the other 12 patients, the IOP remained below 14 mm Hg throughout the observation period, with an average IOP of 11.7±2.3 mm Hg. The FB in these patients was diffuse, and its volume exceeded 5.7 mm³. The successful outcome of the surgery allowed for these patients to avoid the need for additional hypotensive therapy.

CONCLUSION. Long-term success of glaucoma surgery can be predicted using the threshold filtering bleb volume of 5.7 mm³.
Obezitenin Sonuçları ve Sağlık Etkileri
Authors: OĞUZ Seda Hanife , YILDIZ Okan Bülent
Published: December 2024

"Obesity is considered one of the leading causes of death worldwide and is recognized
as a significant public health issue. It is more prevalent in low-income communities
and individuals. Moreover, obesity and related disorders create an economic burden
on individuals and society. Additionally, people living with obesity frequently face
stigmatization and discrimination in society; which may delay effective intervention
efforts for obesity and threaten individuals’ health. Obesity leads to many chronic
diseases, including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, and
cancers. The World Health Organization predicts that lifestyle-related conditions
such as obesity will be responsible for approximately 30% of global deaths by 2030.
This paper discusses the economic and psychosocial impacts of obesity on the general
population and the health effects of obesity. Understanding the health consequences
associated with obesity, conducting a comprehensive assessment of these individuals,
avoiding stigmatization, setting appropriate goals, and taking necessary measures are
crucial to preventing obesity-related diseases and deaths."
THE EPISTEMOLOGY OF SELF-AWARENESS: EXPLORING NORMAN MALCOLM’S VIEWS ON CONSCIOUSNESS AND THE PARADOX OF KNOWLEDGE DURING SLEEP
Authors: Sharma Dr. Subrata
Published: December 2024

Norman Malcolm, a 20th-century philosopher, is particularly known for his contributions to epistemology, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. One of his major concerns in epistemology, particularly in relation to self-awareness and consciousness, revolves around the nature of knowledge about oneself and the paradoxes that arise in understanding the limits and conditions of this knowledge. Among these paradoxes is the intriguing problem of knowledge during sleep, which Malcolm discusses in his work. Malcolm is best known for his contributions to the philosophy of mind, particularly in relation to the ideas of Ludwig Wittgenstein and his critique of René Descartes' Cartesian philosophy. In his works, especially his influential book "Knowledge and Certainty" (1973), Malcolm presents a critical examination of Descartes' famous dualism and his foundational approach to knowledge, questioning the basic assumptions of Cartesian epistemology
DESOBEDIENCIA DE LOS FUNCIONARIOS POLICIALES A LAS GARANTÍAS CONSTITUCIONALES DE LOS NIÑOS, NIÑAS Y ADOLESCENTES.
Authors: Caraballo Ysabel , Guzmán Dorys
Published: December 2024

Durante los últimos años, se han realizado grandes esfuerzos por mejorar la situación de los niños, niñas y adolescentes. Si se revisa el texto de la Ley Orgánica para la Protección de Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes, se evidencia en el instrumento jurídico, que no establece sanciones para los funcionarios policiales en la denegación de justicia de los niños, niñas y adolescentes en el marco de las garantías constitucionales y se debe recurrir a lo que al respecto ha establecido el Código de Procedimiento Civil, en donde, las sanciones allí preceptuadas son pecuniarias. Desde esta perspectiva se eleva la propuesta de un plan estratégico de prevención ante la violación cometida por funcionarios policiales en denegación de justicia de los niños, niñas y adolescentes; desde estrategias tales como: Privación de libertad y medidas sancionatorias. Epistemo-metodológicamente, se sustentó la investigación en el enfoque cualitativo, en la modalidad de proyecto factible, realizando el respectivo soporte en la lectura de leyes, textos, jurisprudencias, legislación comparada, entre otros materiales impresos de interés en la materia. En este orden de ideas, se persigue hacer práctica la legislación penal pecuniaria y civil dentro de la ley Orgánica para la Protección de Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes, especialmente esta propuesta va dirigida a los funcionarios policiales del Comando Central de la Policía Bolivariana del Estado Aragua.
Guía metodológica de planteamiento de estrategias lúdicas en el Ecuador
Authors: Rodríguez Ávalos David , Vásconez Viscarra Betty , Lucio Quintana Araceli
Published: December 2024

Dentro del presente manuscrito se analiza la forma de obtener y proponer una guía metodológica para el planteamiento de estrategias lúdicas, a partir de esquemas existentes. Para ello, la metodología utilizada fue un enfoque cualitativo dado que se revisó diversas bibliografías encontrando diferentes perspectivas desde que lo es una guia metodológica hasta la importancia de las estrategias lúdicas en el proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje, el primer aspecto se enmarca como una herramienta que ayuda al desarrollo integral de los niños y niñas , mientras que el aspecto lúdico constituye una metodología de enseñanza participativa donde se enseña a que el párvulo aprenda a resolver problemas, a identificar conceptos, aprender a aprender, aprender a hacer, aprender a ser y descubrir el conocimiento de una manera amena, interesante y motivadora. Por último, se describe una metodología adecuada para el diseño de un guía fundamentado en: 1) política pública de desarrollo infantil, 2) orientaciones para organizar espacios, 3) diseño de estrategias lúdicas, 4) proceso socioeducativo para el desarrollo integral infantil.
El ambiente de construcción en el desarrollo del pensamiento lógico matemático en la Educación Inicial
Authors: Camacho Veloz Janed Garnacha , Pinos Morales Geofre , Viteri Valle Victor
Published: December 2024

La presente investigación exhibe una propuesta metodológica de creación de un ambiente de aprendizaje para la potencialización del pensamiento lógico - matemático en la educación inicial. La creación del ambiente o mejor conocido como rincón de aprendizaje, está basado en la aplicación de tres fases establecidas, más la aplicación de la metodología de creación de espacios educativos significativos de Varón y Otálora (2012), convirtiéndose en una nueva herramienta práctica para los docentes de edades tempranas. Mediante la aplicación de esta nueva técnica pedagógica, los infantes podrán mostrar las habilidades adquiridas en el proceso, y también los maestros podrán evidenciar el fruto de su trabajo como ente regulador de la adquisición de conocimientos matemáticos del menor.
Comportamiento de genotipos de arroz a Rhiwctonia sp. En condiciones controladas de inoculación
Authors: Vivas Leticia , Moreano Nelson , Espinoza Alfonso
Published: December 2024

Con el propósito de conocer la patogenicidad del tizón en el cultivo de arroz se estudió la patogenicidad de Rhizoclonia sp. e identificó cultivares de arroz con tolerancia a Rhizoctonia sp. Para determinar la patogenicidad se estudiaron modalidades de inoculación que consistieron en inocular semillas en una solución agua micelio del hongo, incorporación del hongo con arroz al suelo, colocación de dos granos de arroz con el crecimiento del hongo en la cara interna de la segunda vaina a los 30, 50 y 70 días después de la siembra. Se comparó con un testigo absoluto; se usó el genotipo Fedearroz - 50. En la prueba de reacción genética se evaluaron 10 genotipos de arroz: 1) INIAP 415, 2) INIAP 11, 3) INIAP 12, 4) INIAP 14, 5) INIAP 15,6) INIAP 16, 7) Fedearroz-50, 8) I001,9)GO-3815I y IO) G0-38160; estos constituyeron los tratamientos. Se usó un diseño completamente al azar. El periodo de incubación de Rhizoclonia sp. en condiciones de invernadero varía de acuerdo al tipo de inoculación, pues en semilla sumergida en una solución agua-micelio del hongo fue de 28 días inoculado; a los lO días después de la siembra fue de 15 días; cuando el inóculo se coloca en la cara interna de la vaina, 30 días después de la siembra, fue de 7 días; y, de 3 días cuando se inocula a los 50 y 70 días en ambos casos. El periodo crítico para los cultivares estudiados cuando se inoculan con Rhizoctonia estuvo entre los 50 y 70 días después de la siembra.
Evaluación de la contaminación del manglar y las aguas del estero salado, circundantes a la estación de transferencias tres bocas de Petrocomercial sur, con miras a establecer un plan de remediación.
Authors: Serrano Carlín Raúl , Pincay Romero Guillermo , Castillo Ruano Daniel , Bermeo Garay Mirella , Caicedo Carrera Fernando , Vítores M Franklin , Rodríguez Grimón René
Published: December 2024

La Estación de Transferencia Tres Bocas, se encuentra implantada en zona de manglar, su toma de combustibles por vía marítima y bombeo hasta las centrales y terminales Petrocomerciales ha generado incidentes ambientales como derrames de combustóleo, diesel, gasolina, así como fugas de GLP contaminando la atmósfera con emanaciones de propano y butano, con riesgo de incendio y explosión de dicho sector. Por lo anterior, el objetivo del proyecto fue determinar el grado de contaminación en los recursos naturales aledaños a la Estación, y con base en ello, desarrollar un plan de remediación de la reserva operativa de esta unidad para preservar el bosque tropical húmedo, el manglar y las aguas del Estero Salado. La calidad del agua que rodea la Estación Tres Bocas presenta baja concentración de oxígeno disuelto, alta concentración de aceites y grasas, alta concentración de demanda química de oxígeno y presencia de cadmio en una de las estaciones de muestreo de agua de mar, que sobrepasa el límite máximo permisible para la conservación de flora y fauna. Existe también una contaminación latente en varios puntos que requieren acciones de mitigación y remediación de la persona contaminada.
Evaluación ecológica rápida de la mastofauna en la estación científica pedro Franco Dávila
Authors: Zambrano Alcivar Iván , Almeida Barona David , Gonzáles Pin Milo
Published: December 2024

El presente trabajo tuvo como propósito principal realizar un estudio científico de la mastofauna en la Estación Científica Pedro Franco Dávila (Jauneche) y sus alrededores. La metodología utilizada fue observación directa, entrevistas informales y recopilación bibliográfica, tomando en cuanta solo la primera para realizar los cálculos de diversidad. Se realizaron transectos en tres sitios de muestreo de 1 650 m y de 6 600 m2 en total, con 1,1 día/persona/hora. Se utilizó 16 trampas Tomahawk, metálicas y Sherman en localidades escogidas por indicios de presencia de mamíferos, con un total de 192 trampas/día. Como cebo se colocó pasta de maní, atún, sardina, lechuga y víceras. Se registraron por observación directa 79 individuos, estos se agrupan en 3 Órdenes, 4 Familias, 6 Géneros y 6 Especies. La mastofauna se distribuye de la siguiente manera: 4 marsupiales (Didelphimorphia), 11 ardillas y una rata (Rodentia) y 63 monos aulladores (Primates). La familia Atelidaecon una sola especie: (Alouatta palliata) fue a más numerosa representando el 79,74% de la mastofauna registrada. La Diversidad de la Mastofauna en la ECPFD, de acuerdo a las medidas de Shannon son: En el transecto 1(Tl} es de 0,229 decits, en el transecto 2 (T2) es de 0,118 decits y en el transecto 3 (T3} es de 0,507 decits. En los transectos a especie con mayor abundancia relativa fue Allouatta palliata, la menos abundante varió en cada uno de los transectos. La similaridad en los transectos estuvo por debajo del 50% donde T3 y T2 fueron los transectos con mayor similitud debido a que el número de individuos observados se encuentran relativamente iguales. La mayor diversidad se encontró en los bordes del bosque y en fincas aledañas, esto nos da a entender que existe una migración de las especies por motivos de alimentación, causando un serio conflicto con los habitantes del sector que ven a los animales como una plaga, en donde la única solución es eliminarlos. Cabe mencionar que las especies allí encontradas son de amplios hábitos alimenticios y oportunistas.