bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Binge Drinking and Psychomotor Performance in Female Social Drinkers of Kalingalinga in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Likashi Vumbi , Paul R , Jason L
Published: January 2023

Introduction

Consuming large amounts of alcohol on an irregular basis is a common form of alcohol misuse among female adolescents and young women. This form of alcohol misuse is called binge drinking (BD) and is associated with harm to the central nervous system mainly due to repeated alternations between intense intoxication and withdrawal episodes. Adverse effects of BD on cognitive functions such as psychomotor skills negatively impact on women’s daily living.

Methodology

Using a matched-pairs design and snowball sampling method, the present study investigated the relationship between binge drinking and psychomotor performance in a population of female social drinkers of Kalingalinga in Lusaka, Zambia. Two specific objectives based on continuity hypothesis guided the study; to identify characteristics of binge drinking among female social drinkers; to compare motor skills performance between female binge drinkers and their non-drinking female counterparts.

Sixty female participants (30 drinkers and 30 non-drinkers) were enrolled. Data was collected through a two-phase approach; AUDIT questionnaires in the first place and neuropsychological testing of motor skills using Grooved Pegboard and Finger Tapping tests, over a two-weeks period. Pearson’s Chi-square revealed no significant differences in demographic characteristics. Data was normally distributed as shown by Shapiro Wilk’s test and skewness and kurtosis results. Hence the use of the independent samples t-test whose results showed slower psychomotor performance among binge drinkers (M=84.07, SD=10.581; M=1.2167, SD=7.260 and M=42.17, SD=.88749) on both the Grooved Pegboard and Finger tapping tests than the non-drinking control group (M=66.77, SD=8.295; M=.5167, SD=5.050 and M=50.45, SD=.62261).

Conclusion

In conclusion, these results seem to suggest that there is a statistically significant relationship between BD and psychomotor performance among female social drinkers. The implication is that these women may be at risk of home and/or road accidents and that BD may impinge on their multitask-taking skills which may in turn affect their families and society. It is hoped that the results of the study will; open research prospects on female alcohol BD in Zambia and help therapists to consider focusing their efforts on the intensity and frequency of alcohol consumption as predicted by the study’s regression analyses.
Anaemia in Pregnancy among Pregnant Women in Lusaka District, Zambia
Authors: Lubeya Mwansa K , Vwalika B
Published: January 2023

Objectives: This study investigated the problem of anaemia in pregnancy and its associated factors.

Methods: The study involved 216 women booking for antenatal care between September 2015 and January 2016. A structured questionnaire was administered to all eligible women to determine their socio demographic and economic status, reproductive factors, health seeking behaviour and clinical state. Blood for a full blood count was collected. Women found with anaemia were immediately referred to their clinicians for further management.

Data was analysed using SPSS software. Inferential analyses were conducted using Chi square and T-test. For the historical independent variables with a known significant association with anaemia, a stepwise backward logistic regression was done.

Results: Out of 216 women enrolled in the study, Seventy nine (36.2%) were found to be anaemic. The mean haemoglobin was 11.2g/dl. Thirty six women (45.6%) had mild anaemia, forty one (51.9%) had moderate anaemia while two (2.5%) had severe anaemia.

In bivariate analysis lower family income and lower intake of vegetables were statistically significant with p values of 0.020 and 0.023 respectively.

After adjusting for confounders, HIV infection remained significant with HIV positive women being 2.7 times more likely to have anaemia (OR 2.7, CI 1.06-6.70)

Conclusion: Anaemia remains a public health problem among pregnant women in Zambia. Risk factors include HIV infection, Low intake of vegetables and low family income.
The Effects of Using Microsoft Teams on Improving EFL Learners' Speaking Abilities at Unaizah High School Students
Authors: Almutairi Raghad T. , Aljumah Fahad H.
Published: January 2023

Advanced technology has affected all aspects of life, including education. Technology in education has proven effective in several topics, including learning ESL/EFL. By reviewing previous research, the study aimed to explore the effects and challenges of using Microsoft Teams as an online learning tool on EFL learners at Unaizah, Saudi Arabia, from the students’ point of view. To improve their speaking skills more efficiently than in traditional classrooms, a questionnaire as a descriptive approach was used to collect data. The sample consisted of 351 female students. The results indicated that learners find using Microsoft Teams has advantages in improving English speaking skills. Thus it had a positive impact. Furthermore, the study found that learners face challenges in using Microsoft Teams. Moreover, there are no statistically significant differences at the level of the significance (α ≤ 0.05). The study recommends that educational institutions apply Microsoft Teams for its advantages.
Mathematical Models and Methods for Infrastructure Investments: A Critical Analysis of the Models and Methodologies for Infrastructure Investments, Proposed by EDHEC Business School and Moody’s
Authors: Mackie Cecilia
Published: January 2023

The work of seeking more appropriate models for infrastructure finance is critical due to the fact that there is a gap between the amount of infrastructure the world will need in order to support expected rates of economic growth ($3.3 trillion spent annually) and what they are currently investing ($2.5 trillion spent annually). The G20 hope the private sector can fill this gap. One of the problems with the mostly private market for infrastructure project finance is that there is currently no standard, or particularly appropriate financial model in use. The EDHEC Infrastructure Institute (EDHEC) has published over twenty reports on the subject of debt and equity infrastructure investments, which contain mathematical models that were created to develop benchmarks for these kinds of investments. Moody’s have also published research that discusses the methodology they use for rating infrastructure project finance. This paper is a critical analysis of the research published by EDHEC and Moody’s on the subject of valuing and rating infrastructure project finance. Through their work EDHEC have taken a big step towards standardising valuation methods in a hitherto opaque market. Their model is significantly more robust than Moody’s static rating system, which does not take into account the dynamic and path-dependent nature of risk and returns in infrastructure projects.
Ukierunkowane psychofizyczne przygotowanie pilota wojskowego do lotów
Authors:   Polish Air Force University, Breszka Michał , Cur Krzysztof , Jędrys Robert , Kowalczuk Krzysztof
Published: January 2023

Niniejsza książka została opracowana przez zespół pracowników Lotniczej Akademii Lotniczej oraz Wojskowego Instytutu Medycyny Lotniczej i jest dedykowana wszystkim pilotom odbywającym loty na samolotach wysokomanewrowych. Ponadto, trenerom, instruktorom oraz wszystkim tym, którzy ściśle związani są z przygotowaniem kondycyjnym pilota wojskowego do lotów. Zamysłem autorów było również ujęcie całego materiału dotyczącego psychofizycznego przygotowania do lotów pilota wojskowego w jednym zwartym opracowaniu. W związku z powyższym, główny wysiłek autorzy położyli na usystematyzowanie ukierunkowanych metod i środków treningowych wykorzystywanych do poprawy tolerancji przyspieszeń +Gz.
İki Yeni Eser Münasebetiyle: Oryantalizm ve Milliyetçiliğin Kıskacındaki Mısır Tarih Yazımını Yeniden Düşünmek
Authors: BEYAZ Fatma Zehra
Published: January 2023

Bu çalışmada, Türk-Arap tarihçiliğinde birbirinin ters yüzü olarak gelişen milliyetçi söylemin, tarihsel zeminine dair bazı gözlemler sunulmaktadır. Mezkûr söylemin gelişme merhaleleri gözden geçirilmekte ve bunda oryantalizmin payı sorgulanmaktadır. Bunun yanı sıra milliyetçi söylemi aşmaya yönelik olarak son dönemlerde yayınlanan Mısır tarih kaynaklarını inceleyen iki eserin kıymetleri, içine doğdukları vasat gösterilerek teslim edilmek istenmektedir. Ayrıca milliyetçi söylemin, beslendiği yapıya karşı geliştirdiği reddiyeci zihniyet yapısının çelişkilerine dikkat çekilmekte ve Mısır tarih kaynaklarına dair yeni neşredilen iki eserin, söz konusu zihniyeti aşma noktasındaki katkıları gösterilmek istenmektedir.
Turistas psicocêntricos e os fatores influenciadores no valor de compra hedônico de um destino turístico de massa
Authors: Fernandes Carvalho de Melo Priscila , Freitas da Costa Marconi , Korossy Nathália
Published: January 2023

Objetivo do estudo: Essa pesquisa buscou verificar quais influências a imagem do destino (ID), a motivação (MO) e a percepção de crowding (PC) poderiam exercer sobre o valor de compra hedônico (VCH) de turistas psicocêntricos em um destino turístico de massa.Metodologia/abordagem: foi utilizada uma abordagem quantitativa através de um survey como instrumento de coleta de dados. Desse modo, o questionário estruturado foi direcionado para pessoas que visitaram a cidade de Gramado/RS, obtendo assim, 153 respondentes, todos válidos para a amostra final. Os dados obtidos na pesquisa foram investigados a partir da análise de regressão linear múltipla. Originalidade/Relevância: Reside na associação do valor de compra hedônico com os construtos imagem do destino, motivação e percepção de crowding com a intenção de visitar Gramado/RS.Principais resultados: A pesquisa demonstrou que o construto imagem do destino a partir da dimensão entretenimento e o construto motivação influenciam positivamente o valor hedônico de compra. Dessa forma, observa-se que o valor de compra hedônico não está associado apenas à utilidade dos bens e serviços no qual o consumo utilitário se apoia, mais também ao prazer, a autorrealização e o status que o consumidor pode relacionar à compra do bem ou serviço. Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: A principal contribuição desta pesquisa foi verificar que turistas denominados psicocêntricos, mesmo mantendo características semelhantes, podem ter comportamentos diferenciados a partir do novo modelo de consumo, da necessidade de estar incluso na sociedade, de status, de satisfação e de prazer. Logo, esta pesquisa pode complementar estudos futuros sobre valor de compra hedônico. Contribuições sociais/para a gestão: Os achados podem auxiliar em novas estratégias de planejamento da atividade turística.
Antecedentes na intenção de recompra em agências de viagem com lojas físicas e virtuais
Authors: Curth Marcelo , Flores Falcão Roberto
Published: January 2023

Objetivo: Identificar a influência dos antecedentes percepção de valor (qualidade, emoção, preço e reputação), confiança (empresa e terceiros) e necessidade de interação na intenção de recompra, considerando uma comparação entre agências de viagens em relação às lojas físicas e on-line.Metodologia/Abordagem: Foi realizada uma pesquisa com 155 respondentes. A técnica estatística utilizada foi Modelagem de Equações Estruturais (MEE) por meio da qual o modelo conceitual foi testado. Originalidade/Relevância: Em um ambiente de mercado competitivo, com a decorrência das tecnologias e a incidência do surto de COVID-19, é importante identificar os elementos que incidem na realização de novas compras em players que possuem lojas físicas e virtuais, bem como a preferência dos usuários.Resultados: Os resultados sugerem que a percepção de valor tenha maior peso na recompra, considerando a possibilidade de negociações e do conhecimento sobre a empresa como fatores fundamentais para o comportamento de novas compras.Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: Os elementos relacionados ao preço possuem maior influência na intenção de recompra em lojas com formato físico. O estudo mostra que aspectos emocionais têm maior influência na intenção de recompra em lojas no formato virtual, além de sugerir que a qualidade e a confiança em terceiros não seja mais uma barreira no ambiente virtual com base no comportamento de recompra.
CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA ÉCOLE DES ANNALES PARA A HISTÓRIA CULTURAL
Authors: Costa Júlio Resende , Santos Sônia Maria dos
Published: January 2023

Este artigo, ancorado na pesquisa bibliográfica, abordou o movimento renovador da escola francesa de história ao longo do século XX, responsável pelo surgimento de uma nova corrente historiográfica: a École des Annales. Em sua grande discussão epistemológica, a École des Annales buscou se afastar dos postulados positivistas, assentados na narrativa cronológica dos eventos históricos, sempre capitaneados pelas elites. O escrito analisa a contribuição dessa nova corrente paradigmática para a construção e afirmação de uma nova perspectiva de pesquisar o fenômeno histórico: a História Cultural. A História Cultural se aproximou de outras ciências sociais e estabeleceu novas metodologias de abordagem do fenômeno histórico, alicerçadas em uma perspectiva mais ampliada de análise e explicação dos fatos históricos. Ao admitir a utilização de outros tipos de fontes na pesquisa em história (orais, iconográficas), para além dos documentos escritos oficiais, a História Cultural se afirmou como um campo do conhecimento capaz de responder questões que a história tradicional, clássica, não se preocupava em abordar, nem analisar. A História Cultural deu visibilidade aos grupos sociais que a história positivista desprezou, trazendo para o centro do debate teórico a História das Mentalidades, a micro-história e a história dos sujeitos anônimos.
Impact of climatic factors on the duration of species fl owering
in the Karadag Nature Reserve
Authors: Letukhova V.Ju. , Zuev A.V. , Potapenko I.L.
Published: January 2023

The phenological responses of plants to changing weather conditions are very strong and can serve as an indicator of global climate change. If we understand how individual species respond to changing conditions, we can represent how ecosystems will change. The aim of this study was to analyze the exposure of climatic factors (air temperature and precipitation) on the fl owering duration of the wild vascular plants species in the Karadag Nature Reserve (Crimea). In general, 152 species were taken into account with a number of phenological observations from 5 to 8 years. Correlation analysis between the fl owering duration and the climatic parameters revealed a signifi cant response in 89 (58.6%) species. Moreover, the climatic factors of the current vegetative season impacted 71 species fl owering, previous vegetative season impacted 4 species fl owering, and both vegetative seasons impacted 14 species fl owering. Air temperature and precipitation equally impacted the fl owering duration: air temperature impacted 35 (41.2%) species fl owering; precipitation impacted 32 (37.7%) species fl owering; both factors impacted 18 (21.1%) species flowering. The flowering duration mostly was negatively correlated with air temperature values and positively with precipitation amount. Mesophytes and the forest community species were the most sensitive to the climatic factors; euxerophytes and the steppe community species were the least sensitive to the climatic factors.
On the cholesterol theory of aging – 2022
Authors: Khokhlov A.N.
Published: January 2023

The author’s point of view is presented, according to which, formulated back in the 80s of the last century by Yu.M. Lopukhin et al., the cholesterol theory of aging and death is now often misunderstood by many biologists and physicians. It is emphasized that this theory prioritized not the well-known role of cholesterol (CS) in metabolic processes, but its structural role in the plasma membrane of the cell. It was assumed that an increase in the microviscosity of the cell membrane due to the accumulation of CS in it leads to a deterioration in the transfer of external signals and nutrients to the cell, as well as to a decrease in the activity of membrane enzymes. This, according to the authors, triggers the occurrence of “senile” changes in cells, tissues and organs, and then in the entire multicellular organism, which ultimately leds to an increase in the probability of its death, that is, to aging. At the same time, the content of CS (mainly, of considered to be especially “bad” CS of low density lipoproteins) in serum was assigned only a minor role, because its increase is not at all necessary, according to the authors of the concept, leads to adverse changes in the body. This paper briefly discusses the evolution of ideas about the possible role of CS in aging and the development of various age-related pathologies, mainly cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders. Experimental data on the effect of liposomes containing both normal and oxidized CS on the proliferative activity of cultured cells are analyzed. The data of longitudinal studies are considered, suggesting that, paradoxically, it is people with elevated levels of CS in the blood plasma who live to an advanced age. At the same time, the consumption of large amounts of food rich in CS may not affect the health of some patients. It is noted that a number of studies indicate the absence of a causal relationship between the level of CS in serum and the occurrence of atherosclerotic changes. It is emphasized that CS is a very important compound for our body, without which cell proliferation and, as a result, normal regeneration are impossible. It is noted that there is a continuously increasing amount of data on the negative role of statins in the formation of age-related pathology, especially in people of older age groups. It is concluded that at present it becomes obvious that there is a need for a significant reappraisal (using the systems approach) of ideas about the possible role of CS in aging, the development of atherosclerosis and other age-related diseases, as well as dementias due to various causes, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Should the COVID-19 Pandemic Encourage Us to Re-evaluate the Role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) in Homebirths?
Authors: Grainger Charlotte
Published: January 2023

Homebirths should only occur if there can be adequate midwifery care, appropriate equipment and the ability for hospital transfer if necessary. These pre-requisites have inevitably been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, which has resulted in the cancellation of some birthplace services, subsequently reducing women’s choices with regards to their birthing experience.1 New guidance from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) encourages the consideration of ‘appropriately prepared’ maternity support workers (MSWs) in low-risk homebirths as second birth attendants prior to the cancellation of midwife-led birthplace options.1 Therefore, this article will explore whether the pandemic calls for the re-evaluation and extension of the MSW role with regards to homebirths, and what training is required to ensure we have competent, capable and highly skilled MSWs in homebirth settings.
Psychological and social outcomes of patients following bariatric surgery: A systematic review
Authors: Al-Kadi Azzam , Al-Sulaim Lamees
Published: January 2023

Aim: We aimed to systematically review the psychological and social outcomes of patients after bariatric surgery.

Material and methods: The comprehensive search using keywords yielded 1224 records utilizing search engines: PubMed and Scopus. After a careful analysis, 90 articles were found to be eligible for complete screening that collectively reported the use of 11 different BS procedures among 22 countries.

Results: This review is unique in that we collectively presented the result of various psychological and social outcome parameters (depression and anxiety, self-confidence, self-esteem, marital relationship, and personality traits) after BS. Regardless of the BS procedures performed, most studies over months to years presented a positive outcome of the parameters considered, while few presented contrasting unsatisfactory results. Thus, the surgery was not a cessation factor for these results to be permanent and thus suggested psychological interventions and long-term monitoring for assessing the psychological effects after BS. Additionally, the patient's endurance to check weight and eating habits after surgery is ultimately necessary.
Changes in organization of activity of hand surgery department during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Żyluk Andrzej
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many medical specialties throughout the world, including hand surgery. Emergency hand surgery deals with a wide spectrum of injuries, including bone fractures, nerve, tendon and vessel cuts, complex injuries and amputations. These traumas occur independently to the phase of the pandemic.

Aim: The objective of this study was presentation of changes in organization of activity of hand surgery department during the COVID-19 pandemic. Modifications of the activity were described in details.

Material and methods: Over a period of the pandemic (from April 2020 to March 2022), a total of 4150 patients were treated, in this number 2327 (56%) with acute injuries and 1823 (44%) with common hand diseases. Forty-one (1%) patients were diagnosed COVID-19 positive, 19 (46%) with hand injuries and 32 (54%) with hand disorders. One case of work-related COVID-19 infection was registered in the 6-people clinic team in analysed period.

Results: Results of this study show effectiveness of measures undertaken in the author’s institution to prevent the coronavirus infection and viral transmission in hand surgery staff.
Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome Presenting with life-threatening protein-losing enteropathy: a case report
Authors: Olmez Tolga
Published: January 2023

Background: Cronkhite Canada Syndrome (CCS) is a rare gastrointestinal polyposis syndrome. The diagnosis of CCS is made by clinical, endoscopic and histopathological findings. Chronic diarrhea, malnutrition, alopecia, skin hyperpigmentation, onychodystrophy, hypogeusia, protein loss due to chronic inflammatory changes in the intestinal mucosa are common findings.Nutritional support, high protein diet, antibiotics, correction of electrolyte imbalance, and corticosteroids are frequently used in CCS treatment.
Aim of the study: Here we present a newly diagnosed Cronkhite Canada Syndrome patient who has suffered life-threatening protein loss.
Material and methods: Medical documentation was used.
Case report: A 62-year-old male patient presented with bloodless diarrhea, happening 8-10 times a day for 4 months, and general condition disorder. On admission, arterial blood pressure was 80/50 mm/hg, pulse was 110 per minute and body temperature was 38.8°C. In laboratory tests, total protein: 38 mg/dl and albumin: 20 g/L.Upper and lower gastrointestinal system (GIS) endoscopy revealed 2-20 mm polyps in the stomach, duodenum, colon, and a small amount in the distal esophagus. Pathological examination of polypectomy materials revealed edematous and inflamed lamina propria consisting of plasma cells, neutrophils and eosinophils.The patient benefited from total parenteral nutrition, high protein dietary supplementation, antibiotic therapy and was followed with upper and lower GIS endoscopy.
Conclusions: CCS is a rare disease that can cause life-threatening hypoalbuminemia and requires close follow-up.
Dislipidemias asociadas a ateroesclerosis en pacientes adultos de 40 a 60 años.
Authors: Delgado Vélez Kevin Damián , Pin Guerra Ariel Ivan , Quimis Cantos Yaritza Yelania
Published: January 2023

Las dislipidemias son trastornos del metabolismo de las lipoproteínas que dan lugar a anomalías como colesterol total alto, colesterol LDL alto, y C-HDL bajo. La dislipidemia es un factor de riesgo establecido para la enfermedad cardiovascular aterosclerótica, y la corrección de la dislipidemia reduce el riesgo de padecerla. El objetivo de la investigación es evaluar dislipidemia asociada a ateroesclerosis en pacientes adultos de 40 a 60 años. La metodología se basó en realizar una revisión sistemática cualitativa, de revistas científicas mediante la búsqueda en base de datos: New England journal of medicine, American heart association (AHA), PubMed, Scielo, Redalyc, Dialnet, Springer, etc. Utilizando términos de búsqueda como: “aterosclerosis”, “perfil lipídico”, “factores de riesgo de aterosclerosis” y “alteraciones del perfil lipídico”. Tomando como criterios de exclusión artículos entre los periodos de 2018-2022, en idiomas inglés, portugués, español. Los estudios deben estar en una población entre 40 a 60 años de edad. Los resultados obtenidos indicaron que los riesgos no modificables que presente este grupo de edad son, diabetes mellitus, hipertensión arterial y tabaquismo, los no modificables son la edad, el sexo y antecedentes familiares, la prevalencia de dislipidemia en el estudio fue mayor del 60% en dependencia del sexo. En conclusión, se pudo constatar que este grupo etario presenta una alta prevalencia en el desarrollo de dislipidemias y enfermedad ateroescleróticas en dependencia del sexo, también se menciona los nuevos métodos de laboratorio e imagen que ayudan al diagnóstico como el cociente entre TG/HDL-C y la angiografía por tomografía computarizada.
Gastritis: Helicobácter pylori un enemigo silencioso.
Authors: Farias Macias Oki Alejandro , San Lucas Quimis Ariana Dayaneth , Orellana Suarez Kleber Dionicio
Published: January 2023

Helicobácter pylori es un tipo de bacteria que causa infección en el estómago y ha provocado gran afección en la población, sin tener en cuenta la raza, género y edad, es la principal causante de presentar úlceras pépticas que provocan cáncer de estómago cuando no es detectada, en las poblaciones desarrolladas se han realizado hallazgo relacionado al nivel socioeconómico, ambientales, socioculturales, que predomina las condiciones de salubridad pública. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo de analizar la infección de gastritis por helicobácter pylori un enemigo silencioso. La metodología utilizada en esta investigación fue bibliográfica sistemática, de diseño documental de tipo descriptivo, llevado a cabo a través de búsqueda en bases de datos como pubmed, scielo, elsevier y medigrath, en revistas indexadas publicados en los últimos cinco años, seleccionados bajos criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Con la recopilación de investigaciones se obtuvo como resultado que la infección de Helicobácter pylori tiene una prevalencia del 61,70%, en países latinoamericanos siendo la más alta en Colombia con 95% y la más baja con el 21%, en el caso de Panamá, teniendo como factor de riesgo el agua, nivel socioeconómico, servicios de alcantarillado y letrina, la diferente sintomatología clínica frecuentes son dolor epigastralgia, pirosos, náuseas, distención abdominal causadas por gastritis. La gastritis es un enemigo silencioso que al pasar el tiempo se va expandiendo una de las mayores consecuencias es la infección por la bacteria del Helicobácter pylori.
Diagnóstico de laboratorio de enfermedades de transmisión transfusional en donantes de sangre.
Authors: Vera Giler Gema Valeria , Rojas Vera Limbertg Andrés , Alcocer Diaz Sirley
Published: January 2023

A pesar de que las transfusiones de sangre son intervenciones terapéuticas que salvan la vida de millones de personas cada año en todo el mundo, el acceso a sangre o hemocomponentes seguros sigue siendo un importante desafío, puesto que son una importante vía para transmitir enfermedades de transmisión transfusional (ETT); por lo cual, es de gran importancia garantizar la calidad de la sangre mediante la detección de marcadores de infección para ETT en el laboratorio clínico. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el diagnóstico de laboratorio de ETT en donantes de sangre. Se utilizó un diseño documental de tipo descriptivo. Los artículos fueron obtenidos de las bases de datos PubMed, Scielo y Dialnet; y de manera directa en Google para revistas ecuatorianas indexadas. Los resultados muestran que las ETT son más frecuentes en donantes con edad entre 18-30 años (55%) de sexo masculino (86,67%). El VIH (2,20%) y el VHB (4,70%) fueron más prevalentes en Camerún; el VHC (2,44%) en Pakistán; mientras que la sífilis (5,36%) y la enfermedad de Chagas (2,35%) en Paraguay. Dentro de las pruebas de laboratorio, la prueba de ELISA con 60%, fue la más común en el diagnóstico de las ETT en bancos de sangre. En la transfusión de la sangre y sus componentes hay que tener en consideración las diferentes pruebas o determinaciones de enfermedades que puedan afectar al receptor; por lo cual, es de gran importancia garantizar su calidad mediante la detección de marcadores de infección a través del diagnóstico de laboratorio.
The Seventieth Anniversary of the Maritime Museum of Montenegro in Kotor
Authors:   Maritime Museum of Montenegro in Kotor, Nikčević Danijela
Published: January 2023

In September 2022 the Maritime Museum of Montenegro celebrated the solemn academy on its seventieth anniversary. This significant anniversary was marked by the solemn academy held in the church of Saint Spirit – the concert hall of the Music School “Vida Matjan” Kotor. Also, we arranged the exhibition named A Walk through Time and Events by the authors Radojka Abramović, Danijela Nikčević, Dijana Đurašković, Ilija Mlinarević and Tomislav Bonić. The aim of the solemn academy and the exhibition was to sum up, reflect and recapitulate the achievements during the last seven decades of the existence and work of the Maritime Museum of Montenegro. According to the Decision of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs of 17 December 1949 on the establishment of the Museum, the Museum had the task to “collect and purchase, arrange, exhibit and maintain objects and documents of relevance for the historical heritage of Boka with the aim to explore history and publish the results of its work”. The founders of the Museum were aware of the importance of the historical and cultural heritage that has been accumulated for centuries in the palaces and captains’ mansions. With its establishment, the existence of the museum and archival material was officially declared, and the collecting process was continued during all seventy years by enriching the records through purchase and donations. Nowadays, the Maritime Museum is a public institution of a specialized type, the institution dealing with collecting, protecting, archiving and professional procession and the presentation of the object and portable cultural goods from the maritime past of the Montenegrin coast. In 2012 the Maritime Museum of Montenegro was named the home museum for maritime-technical collections preserving the maritime heritage of Montenegro.
Competitiveness of the Market of New Heavy Commercial Vehicles - the Case of Slovenia
Authors:   Ekonomski fakultet u Rijeci, Host Alen , Host Lari ,   KAM I BUS IMPORTER d.o.o., Jugović Alen ,   Pomorski fakultet u Rijeci
Published: January 2023

Globalization has had its established dynamics for many years. The world markets became more and more integrated, the availability of goods and security of supply was very high. However, the year 2020 and the COVID-19 crisis, followed by the war in Ukraine, showed the great vulnerability of the global economy and its dependence on established logistics routes. Price competitiveness of goods and services for the entire range of products is no longer the primary goal, but the key factor is ensuring security of supply. In such conditions, the market of new heavy commercial vehicles, which enables the smooth flow of goods between the economies of different countries, is under special attention.
Numerical Research on the Mathematical Model of Echosounder for Distance to Bottom Measurement
Authors:   Polish Naval Academy, Szymak Piotr , Kot Rafal ,   Polish Naval Academy, Batur Tomislav ,   University of Split, Faculty of Maritime Studies
Published: January 2023

In recent years, we can observe a dynamic development of numerically tested algorithms dedicated to AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) and ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle). Simulations can provide valuable experience at the preparation stage to avoid irregularities in research in the real environment. This article presents a mathematical model of the echosounder for measuring the distance from the bottom implemented and simulated in MATLAB. The presented algorithm's operation example confirms the correctness of the model.
Student Advancement During Simulator Training
Authors:   University of Split, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Stazić Ladislav , Bratić Karlo ,   University of Split, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Stanivuk Tatjana ,   University of Split, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Vidović Frane ,   University of Split, Faculty of Maritime Studies
Published: January 2023

This paper presents the organization and results of a test that attempted to evaluate the success of training students of Marine Engineering on the simulator during the regular course in the third year of the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Split. Sixteen students were assessed at the beginning of the course, then after completing the first part of the training, and finally at the end. The progress of the students was measured using a questionnaire and by performing actual tasks on the simulator. Measuring the success of the simulator training showed a very high success rate that 93.75% of the students met all requirements and passed all tests.
Belt and Road Initiative with Global Energy Interconnection
Authors:   University of Dubrovnik, Koboević Žarko , Šoša Zvonimir ,   University of Dubrovnik, Koboević Nikša ,   University of Dubrovnik
Published: January 2023

Belt and road initiative delivers an idea for Global Energy Interconnection (GEI) as globally interconnected strong and smart grid based on Ultra-High Voltage (UHV). Global Energy Interconnection is an infrastructure platform that can be used for clean energy production, transition and consumption worldwide. GEI facilitate efforts to meet global power demand with clean and green alternatives as low carbon energy. GEI is promoting integration of energy, information and transportation networks, enlarging global power trade, ensuring universal electricity service. GEI optimizes resource allocation and utilization by converting various energy sources including coal, oil, hydro, wind and solar into electricity and transmitting over long distance. It can achieve mutual support and free trade of clean energy from different regions, and maximize energy efficiency and economy by taking advantages of time-zone, seasonal and price difference. Actually, Global Energy Interconnection is a system that consist of “Smart Grid”, “UHV Grid” and “Clean Energy”. Smart Grid integrates modern smart technologies with respect to advanced power transmission, smart control, new energy integration and new energy storage. UHV Grid is mainly composed of 1000 kV (and above) AC and +-800 kV (and above) DC transmission lines, featuring long transmission distance, large capacity, high efficiency, low line loss, less land use and high security. The shaping up of GEI can be divided into three phase: domestic, intra-continental and intercontinental interconnection. UHV Grid result is visible in already tested in practice transmission lines of DC and AC voltage. Over 20 UHV networks have been built in China. There is one network longer than 2000 km in Brazil, and two networks of UHV in India.
Comparative Analysis of Seafarersʼ Collective Agreements in the Republic of Croatia and Montenegro
Authors:   University of Split, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Vuković Tony
Published: January 2023

Seafarers represent a special category of workers, since their living and working conditions differ in many respects from those of other workers. Therefore, the legal regulation of the employment status of seafarers is particularly important. In the Republic of Croatia and Montenegro, there is no comprehensive legal act regulating the working, social and living conditions of seafarers. Relevant provisions are contained in various legal regulations. Collective agreements are of crucial importance in regulating the employment status of seafarers. In the Republic of Croatia, the National Collective Agreement for Croatian Seafarers on Board Ships in the International Shipping (2021-2022) entered into force in 2021. In Montenegro, the Collective Agreement for ship crew concluded at the end of 2020 with the employer Crnogorska plovidba a.d. Kotor is still in force. In this paper, the author provides an overview of the collective bargaining process and focuses on the comparative analysis of collective agreements.
Legal Sources Regulating the Crew Change During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   University of Zadar, Pijaca Marija
Published: January 2023

During 2020 and 2021, numerous seafarers had to stay on board their ships long after their employment agreements expired due to a worldwide pandemic caused by COVID-19. In some cases, seafarers were forced to stay on board for more than a year after their employment contracts expired. Seafarers' employers found it impossible to arrange for a crew to embark and disembark from a ship. Furthermore, the seafarers who stayed home for a longer period of time due to a lack of possibility to embark, were deprived of exercising their fundamental right: the right to work. For this kind of situation, the crew change became a burning problem of the maritime industry, so it was necessary to bring legal sources that would regulate the problem. The aim of this paper is to analyze the content of legal sources adopted during 2020 and 2021 at the international and national level, the purpose of which is to regulate the undisturbed embarking and disembarking of the ship crew in the circumstances of COVID-19 pandemic. These sources are: UN resolution on International Cooperation to Address Challenges Faced by Seafarers as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic to Support Global Supply Chains, IMO’s industry recommended framework of protocols for ensuring safe ship crew changes and travel, The Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change, European Union Guidelines on protection of health, repatriation and travel arrangements for seafarers and other persons on board and the Measures of the Ministry of the Sea of the Republic of Croatia for seafarers who have not been able to renew all the documents required for service on ships. After analyzing the content of mentioned legal sources, the key directives for the undisturbed ship crew changes during the COVID-19 pandemic are highlighted within this paper's conclusion.
EFEKTIFITAS KINERJA MANAJEMEN BERBASIS SEKOLAH DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN BALANCED SCORECARD PADA PENINGKATAN MUTU SMP AL AZHAR SYIFA BUDI LEGENDA
Authors: Sarwo Edy  , Sumarta  , Sunaryati  , Mustofa
Published: January 2023

The education system is required to be able to produce maximum output by carrying out an effective process that is continuous between input, process and output as desired with a better governance system or known as school-based management, where SBM expects schools to be more independent and able to freely develop and improve the quality of performance. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of school management at SMP Al Azhar Syifa Budi Legenda by using a balanced scorecard performance measurement with four perspectives, namely a financial perspective, a customer perspective, an internal business process perspective and a growth and learning perspective. This research is a qualitative descriptive research. Primary data in the form of a questionnaire is used to measure the performance of the customer perspective and the perspective of growth and learning. In terms of performance, SMP Al Azhar Syifa Budi Legenda as a whole is in the good category. The results of measuring the performance analysis of the balanced scorecard on a financial perspective at SMP Al Azhar Syifa Budi Legenda show good performance and show financial performance that is economical, effective and quite efficient. The measurement results of performance analysis on the customer perspective show a pretty good performance.

 Keywords: Effectiveness, MBS, Balanced Scorecard
La inadaptación del procedimiento de Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental de las Leyes 42/2007 (Patrimonio natural) y 21/2013 (Evaluación ambiental) a la Directiva de Hábitats de la Unión Europea
Authors: García Ureta Agustín
Published: January 2023

Este trabajo analiza las previsiones establecidas en la Ley 42/2007 (patrimonio natural), de y 21/2013 (evaluación ambiental) sobre la adecuada evaluación de impacto en el caso de las zonas de la red Natura 2000. Las referencias cruzadas entre ambas normas plantean problemas de compatibilidad con la Directiva de Hábitats, al permitir la consideración de medidas de mitigación y de compensación en momentos procedimentales que no admite la Directiva. El trabajo sostiene que esta circunstancia exige un procedimiento específico de evaluación a los efectos del artículo 6 (apartados 3 y 4) de la Directiva y no la aplicación de las disposiciones generales de la normativa de EIA de la Ley 21/2013.
Editing Between the Lines: The Collaborative Writing Process of Two Scholars from Disparate Cultures
Authors:   Asian Qualitative Inquiry Association, Gilman Deborah , Chang Yongsock
Published: January 2023

Collaborative writing and language learning efforts between two graduate students, one a South Korean art educator and the other a retired ESL(English as a Second Language) teacher from the United States, are explored in this autoethnographic and ethnodrama collaborative piece. The authors give candid accounts of their experiences with understanding one another’s perspectives, sharing beliefs and cultural differences, developing respect for each other, and discovering friendship as they worked together in editing and revising Korean ideas into the Americanized English of academia. The tie that binds their collaborative efforts is the authors’ advocacy for social justice education.
Exploring the Hidden Meaning of Care through the Life History of a 53-year-old Woman
Authors:   Asian Qualitative Inquiry Association, Kyeon Myungin , Son Seungnam
Published: January 2023

This study is based on the story of a woman who has been caring for children and the elderly for a living. As a mother of three children she supported her mother-in-law with Alzheimer's for over 20 years. This paper tried to explore the meaning of care through the life history of a 53-year-old woman and discover its implications for pedagogy. As results, first, the meaning that 'life is a period of vulnerability(Donna J. Haraway)' came to light through the characters surrounding this woman's family history; Second, the fact that the relationship between the caregiver and the person being cared for is the core of a good care relationship became clear; Third, since care is already a relationship in itself, care work is a labor of love and relationships that cannot be standardized or objectified. Finally, the meaning of care work illuminated that self-care and care for others are constantly interacting. The family discord experienced by the participant due to solitary care work gave social, political and economic suggestions that care work was passed entirely on to women. This life history research with a participant K suggested also possibilities of inventing a new viewpoint of humanity and a new mode of human relationship through care work. So this study presented a new task for pedagogy in that care is the knowledge that anyone should and can learn.
Exploring Photographic Writing about Korean Mothers’ Educational Strategies
Authors:   Asian Qualitative Inquiry Association, Yang Minyoung
Published: January 2023

Photography has been continuously attempted as a research tool in social science research. Photo-based qualitative research continues to this day while branching out into various methods such as the visual methodology (Rose, 2016), photovoice (Wang, 1999), and photo essay (Quinn et al., 2006). The purpose of this study is to present a case of reconstructing the research results presented in the existing text as photo-based qualitative research. The subject of the study is 'A Qualitative Case Study on the Educational Practice of Mothers for Their Children's Academic Success: Korean Bear Moms,' a study by Kyung-ri Kim, Young Chun Kim, and Jae-seong Jo (2022). The four significant subjects presented as the study's main results were converted into visual data, including photos, to reconstruct the existing results differently.
The research methodology was participatory observation and in-depth interviews using photographs. The research participants were parents who actively supported their children's academic achievement. Data were analyzed using a comprehensive data analysis procedure among about 100 photos taken in 2022. One or two photos most suitable for the four areas of the research topic were presented. First, the participants turned their homes into places suitable for their children’s study. Second, parents become learning experts to teach their children effective learning methods. Third, parents make an intensive financial investment in children’s shadow education. Fourth, mothers use the coffee gathering to collect useful information for their children’s academic success. This study exemplifies how photography transcends the limits of text, delivering intuitive and implicit messages, including the symbolic expression of the inner feelings of the participants, which might not have been revealed in the written text.
INTERACTION OF SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT IN THE CASE LAW OF THE LATVIAN CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
Authors: Rodina Anita
Published: January 2023

The article provides an analysis of interaction of the principle of sustainability and environmental protection in the case law of the Constitutional Court. The principle of sustainability in Latvian constitutional law is a quite new one. Still, it is applied by the Constitutional Court reviewing different cases. It is included also in the written text of the Constitution and all development of the state is focused on sustainability. As environmental protection is the core of this principle, the Constitutional Court has applied it by solving different environmental issues.  The article points out also the content of environmental constitutionalism. Namely, in Latvia, it is implemented also as a specific fundamental right to live in a benevolent environment. Legal remedies such as those before the administrative court and the Constitutional Court are analysed which can be used to protect violated fundamental rights. To get insight into the case law of the Constitutional Court, three different issues are explained. First, the importance of agricultural land and its cultivation and protection by achieving the idea of sustainability is given. Then the author explains the main arguments of the application of this principle in spatial planning. In the end, sustainable energy cases where sustainability is applied lead to conclusions about the future and importance of renewable sources.
DETENTION IN THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LEGISLATION OF HUNGARY
Authors: Banović Božidar M. , Vari Vince , Čvorović Dragana S.
Published: January 2023

The paper presents the situation of detention in Hungary. The legal institution of detention is the deprivation of personal liberty without a final court decision, i.e., a final decision. The Hungarian Criminal Procedure Act, which entered into force on 1 July 2018, aims to renew the practice of detention. According to the new regulation, detention can be applied only if the intended purpose of the proceedings cannot be ensured by less coercive measures (criminal supervision, bail). The paper describes the legal reasons for the detention, the statistics, and the previous problems in the case law that characterized the legal institution.
Non-Targeted Food Analysis: How HRMS and Advanced Data Processing Tools Address the Current Challenges
Authors: Fisher Christine
Published: January 2023

LCGC Europe spoke to Christine Fisher about the challenges and solutions associated with developing non-targeted food analysis methods, why data quality is so important, and how data processing software and algorithms are helping to tackle the current challenges in food analysis.