bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EMPLOYEE PERCEPTIONS OF JOB PLACEMENT AT THE WEST SUMATRA PROVINCIAL BKKBN
Authors: Febriani Rina
Published: October 2024

This study discusses employee perceptions of job placement at the BKKBN of West Sumatra Province. The purpose of this study was to determine how well employees' perceptions of job placement at BKKBN West Sumatra were seen from education, attitudes, physical health and work experience. This type of research is descriptive research. The population of this study were all employees at BKKBN West Sumatra, totaling 51 people. The variable of this research is job placement.Based on the results of the study showed that: First, education obtained an average score of 3.18 indicates that job placement in BKKBN West Sumatra Province in the aspect of education is in the good category. Second, the attitude obtained an average score of 3.35 that job placement in the BKKBN of West Sumatra Province in the aspect of attitude is in the very good category. Third, physical health average score 3.21 that job placement in BKKBN West Sumatra Province in the aspect of physical health is in the good category. Fourth, work experience has an average score of 3.24 that job placement in the BKKBN of West Sumatra Province in the aspect of work experience is in the good category. So Perceptions of Job Placement at the BKKBN of West Sumatra Province with an average score of 3.25 are in the good category. This good shows that employee job placement based on education, attitude, physical health and work experience is good.
DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECT BASED OUTDOOR LEARNING TOOLS IN GEOMETRY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Authors: Masrukan Masrukan , Ernita Ernita
Published: October 2024

The teaching tools are crucial for teachers in delivering instructional material. However, the development of learning tools that meet content standards and are of high quality is still quite rare. This research aims to develop and evaluate the quality of Project-Based Outdoor Learning (PjBOL) tools for geometry to enhance problem-solving skills. The research sample consists of students from classes VII D and VII E at SMP Negeri 2 Ungaran. The research method used is Research and Development with the Four-D model: Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate. The research instruments include expert assessment sheets, student response sheets, and problem-solving ability tests. Data analysis focuses on validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The results indicate that: (1) the developed PjBOL tools include Learning Objectives Flow, Teaching Modules, and Learning Materials for geometry to enhance problem-solving skills; and (2) the PjBOL tools are of high quality as they meet the criteria of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The test results show that the problem-solving abilities of students using PjBOL are higher in average and proportion compared to those using Discovery Learning, and there is an improvement in students' problem-solving abilities. Based on these findings, PjBOL tools effectively enhance problem-solving skills. Perangkat pembelajaran merupakan alat yang sangat penting untuk guru dalam menyampaikan materi ajar. Namun pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan standar isi dan berkualitas masih sangat jarang dilakukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan menguji kualitas perangkat Project Based Outdoor Learning (PjBOL) materi Geometri untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah. Sampel penelitian yaitu peserta didik kelas VII D dan VII E SMP Negeri 2 Ungaran. Metode penelitian adalah Research and Development dengan model Four-D yakni Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan yaitu lembar penilaian ahli, lembar respon peserta didik, dan tes kemampuan pemecahan masalah. Analisis data yang dilakukan adalah kevalidan, kepraktisan, dan keefektifan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa; (1) perangkat PjBOL yang dikembangkan meliputi Alur Tujuan Pembelajaran, Modul Ajar, dan Bahan Ajar materi Geometri untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah, dan (2) perangkat PjBOL berkualitas karena memenuhi kriteria valid, praktis, dan efektif dengan hasil tes tuntas secara klasikal, rata-rata dan proporsi kemampuan pemecahan masalah peserta didik dengan PjBOL lebih dari rata-rata dan proporsi kemampuan pemecahan masalah peserta didik dengan Discovery Learning, serta terdapat peningkatan pada kemampuan pemecahan masalah peserta didik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, perangkat PjBOL mampu meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah.
Elecciones presidenciales en Estados Unidos: una mirada desde la agenda transatlántica
Authors:   Director, CIDOB, Morillas Pol , Bargués Pol ,   Investigador sénior, CIDOB, Arco Escriche Inés ,   Investigadora, CIDOB, Borràs Javier ,   investigador, CIDOB, Garcia Duran Patricia ,   Investigadora asociada, CIDOB, Colomina Carme ,   Investigadora sénior, CIDOB, Garcés Blanca ,   Investigadora sénior, CIDOB, Ayuso Anna ,   Investigadora sénior, CIDOB, Martinez Ricardo ,   Investigadora sénior, CIDOB
Published: October 2024

Las encuestas de la carrera hacia la Casa Blanca muestran un empate entre ambos candidatos: el expresidente Donald Trump y la demócrata Kamala Harris. Pasado el efecto sorpresa, tanto de los intentos de asesinato del primero como de la nominación exprés de la segunda –previa renuncia del presidente Joe Biden–, el resultado de las elecciones presidenciales es impredecible. En unos pocos estados determinantes, la batalla sigue abierta, y es probable que se repita la circunstancia por la cual el ganador del voto popular no consiga la mayoría en el colegio electoral, necesaria para la elección de la presidencia. Esta Nota Internacional es el resultado de un esfuerzo colectivo del equipo investigador de CIDOB para analizar los principales temas de la agenda transatlántica que, sin duda, se verán afectados por el resultado.
Insights from small and medium-sized enterprises in Colombia
Authors: Navarro Charris Nelvis Ester , Cantillo Ingrid Faneth Cárdenas , Perez Enoc Barrientos , Gaviria Daniel Alberto Grajales , Castellanos Polo Orlando Carmelo , Cabarcas Deiber E. Puello , Vital Asunción Rodríguez
Published: October 2024

This study employs a mixed-methods approach to explore the financial ramifications and perceived hurdles of adopting international accounting guidelines on asset value reduction in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Barranquilla, Colombia, over a recent multi-year timeframe. Through scrutiny of fiscal data and thorough dialogues with SME leaders and finance professionals, the investigation unveils significant industry-specific variations in the monetary impact of embracing these global standards. Manufacturing SMEs are found to shoulder a weightier burden compared to their counterparts in the service sector. The research underscores the pivotal role of perceived standard intricacy in molding the financial outcomes for SMEs, even when accounting for factors such as acquaintance with the guidelines and professional tenure. These discoveries augment our comprehension of global accounting standard adoption in emerging economies and accentuate the necessity for bespoke support mechanisms to assist SMEs in traversing the complexities of implementing these international norms. The insights gleaned from this inquiry can guide policymakers and accounting authorities in crafting sector-specific directives and resources. Such targeted assistance can aid SMEs in harmonizing with worldwide accounting practices while curtailing potential adverse effects on their fiscal performance.
Influence of religiosity on sustainable consumer behavior in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
Authors: Sarabdeen Jawahitha
Published: October 2024

Purpose: Religiosity as an intrinsic principle affects the sustainable behavior of consumers. Studies have been undertaken to discover the impact of religiosity on sustainable consumer behavior in various contexts, cultures, and countries. The current bibliometric study focused on religiosity and sustainable consumer behavior in Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) countries who has similar religions and cultures so that the research trend, contribution, and gap through thematic and content analysis could be investigated and future direction could be suggested. The literature for this study was solicited from 2016 to June 2024. Methodology: Bibliometrics and content analysis were used to study the existing literature on religiosity and sustainable consumption behavior in GCC countries. The VOS viewer was used to visualize literature and understand the network landscape of the research topic and their interconnectivity. Additionally, Scopus analytics and Microsoft Excel were used to review and analyze the religiosity of consumers regarding the sustainable consumption of products and services. Finding: The descriptive analysis revealed trends, prolific countries, and researchers in this area along with their affiliation. The co-occurrence analysis showed 3 main clusters of co-occurrences with various link strengths. The content analysis looked at the 6 clusters depicted by the coupling function and compared them against co-occurrence analysis to uncover related themes. This analysis produced 4 related themes for content analysis. Contribution: This research contributed to understanding the current themes, challenges, and the need for marketing strategies and action so that sustainable consumption could be encouraged. As such this research will fill the void in the current literature left in this research area. This research has practical and policy implications for businesses, organizations, and policymakers as they try to capture consumers for sustainable products and services in GCC countries.
Mediating effect of teacher self-efficacy on the impact of hygiene and motivational factors on job satisfaction
Authors: Zhang Jing , Yusof Mat Rahimi bin , Ibrahim Nurul Huda binti
Published: October 2024

In order to explore how hygiene factors and motivational factors indirectly affect job satisfaction through teacher self-efficacy. Based on the two factor theory and Teacher Job Satisfaction Survey (TJS), this study analyzes how hygiene factors and motivational factors indirectly affect job satisfaction through teacher self-efficacy. The study collects valid questionnaires from 120 teachers and conducts mediation analysis using structural equation modeling. From the results, teacher self-efficacy had obvious mediating effects between hygiene factors and job satisfaction (β > 0.6, P < 0.001), as well as between motivational factors and job satisfaction (β > 0.6, P < 0.001). This discovery not only provides new perspectives and strategies for improving teacher job satisfaction, but also emphasizes the importance of enhancing teacher self-efficacy in improving job satisfaction. In addition, the study provides strong empirical evidence for education management departments and school leaders to formulate more effective teacher development policies and management measures, which has positive theoretical and practical significance for improving education quality and promoting education reform.
Az orvosi 3D nyomtatás és kiterjesztett‑, virtuális‑, vegyesvalóság-technológiák alkalmazása a radiológiában
Authors: Gyalai Bence
Published: October 2024

Az orvosi 3D nyomtatás, valamint a kiterjesztett valóság (AR), a virtuális valóság (VR) és a vegyes valóság (MR) technológiák forradalmasítják a radiológiát, új dimenziókat nyitva meg a diagnosztikai és terápiás eljárásokban. Lehetővé teszik az orvosok és radiológusok számára, hogy pontosabb és szemléletesebb képet kapjanak a páciensek anatómiájáról, elősegítve ezzel az egyedi kezelési tervek kialakítását. A 3D nyomtatás lehetővé teszi a testrészek és szervek fizikai másolatainak létrehozását, ami segíti az orvosokat a komplex anatómiai struktúrák jobb megértésében és a műtéti tervezésben. Az AR, a VR és az MR a vizualizáció terén jelentős előrelépést kínál, lehetővé téve az orvosok számára a virtuális térben történő anatómiai megjelenítést és a betegségek térbeli reprezentációját. Ezen technológiák alkalmazása pontosabb diagnózisokhoz és kezeléshez vezet, miközben segítik a betegekkel való hatékony kommunikációt és az információk jobb megosztását. Emellett a 3D nyomtatás lehetővé teszi a testre szabott protézisek és implantátumok gyártását, javítva ezzel a betegek életminőségét. „Az orvosi 3D nyomtatás és AR/VR/MR technológia alkalmazása a radiológiában” és hasonló témakörű kutatások, fejlesztések, ígéretesek a modern orvostudomány számára, hozzájárulva az egyedi és hatékony betegkezeléshez, valamint előmozdítva az orvosi képalkotás terén elért előrelépést.
La riscrittura dello Slovo o polku Igoreve nella produzione letteraria di Nikolaj Zabolockij e Viktor Sosnora: due casi di traduzione di un classico
Authors: Bravin Alice
Published: October 2024

Il contributo indaga due versioni in russo moderno, pubblicate in epoca sovietica, dello Slovo o polku Igoreve: la traduzione in versi di Nikolaj Zabolockij, realizzata tra il 1938 e il 1950, e la riscrittura di Viktor Sosnora del 1959. Il diverso approccio al testo e al lavoro con le fonti da parte dei due autori si manifesta in distinte strategie di resa del classico. Si sottolinea inoltre il ruolo chiave di questo progetto nella produzione poetica dei due scrittori.
Just weather and cheese? Analysis of the content of Swiss local media online with different business models
Authors: Dalmus Caroline , Kalbermatter Urban , Burger Johanna , Künzler Matthias , Dahinden Urs
Published: October 2024

Changes in the media industry brought about by digital transformation are putting local media under severe economic pressure. In order to avoid closures of editorial offices and continue to provide the population with local news, media companies adapt their business models, which may affect the journalistic product. In order to find out whether published content differs depending on the business model, the paper examines the online offerings of 12 Swiss local media with different financing approaches. The analysis shows that there is great heterogeneity in terms of issue diversity, locality and originality across outlets. Media titles with alternative funding models dedicate their reporting almost exclusively to local issues. Article quantity is lower, but the proportion of in-house editorial work is high. Local media that are primarily financed by advertisement or through the implementation of a paywall maintain websites where original local media coverage is supplemented by a wide range of national and international news, the latter usually consisting of agency reports. The amount of articles is higher overall, but the proportion of the editorial offices' own work is smaller, which does, however, not necessarily mean that the quality of local reporting is lower.
Perspectives of polish nurse managers on employment of Ukrainian war refugee nurses in polish healthcare settings: a qualitative descriptive study
Authors: Gotlib-Małkowska Joanna , Cieślak Ilona , Panczyk Mariusz , Theofanidis Dimitrios , Małkowski Piotr , Jaworski Mariusz
Published: October 2024

Aim. The integration of Ukrainian war refugee nurses (UKR-N) into the European Union’s healthcare system presents many challenges due to the differences in the organization of the healthcare system and the system of undergraduate education of nurses. This study aims to explore the experiences of Polish nurse managers in employing UKR-N.

Material and methods. In-depth interviews conducted from March 2022 to June 2023 with 9 nurse managers from healthcare institutions. Female participants (mean age: 42.2 and mean management experience: 11.2 years) were selected using a combination of convenience and snowball sampling methods. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. ATLAS.ti 8 software was employed for data management.

Results. Three major themes were identified: I. Communication challenges in the workplace; II. Legal Frameworks and Employment Challenges; III. Integration into the Polish healthcare system. The three primary themes were broken down into six corresponding subthemes: 1. Language barriers and its impact on clinical practice, 2. Professional competence and safety, 3. Credential recognition and licensing process, 4. Process of adaptation to practice, 5. Navigating cross-cultural healthcare system challenges and 6. Future opportunities.

Conclusions. The study provide nuanced insights into the complexities related to integrating UKR-N into the Polish healthcare system.
The influence of socioeconomic factors on the procreative plans of Poles of reproductive age
Authors: Trepczyk Paulina , Szablewska Anna Weronika
Published: October 2024

Aim. The survey was aimed at finding out the socio-economic factors determining the desire to have children and the attitude of Poles towards this topic.

Material and methods. The survey, conducted in 2023, involved 735 Poles of reproductive age. The CAWI method was used to collect responses.

Results. The most numerous group among the respondents were people between the ages of 18 and 25. The majority of respondents were women, people with secondary or higher education, and living in cities. A significant correlation was found between financial situation and reproductive plans. Those people who have income high enough to save money are the most likely to declare a desire to have children. The survey found a significant relationship between housing situation and desire to have children. Owning a house and being able to maintain work-life balance also influence procreation plans. Intimate relationship status had a significant impact on the desire to start a family. Respondents in informal relationships showed the highest desire to have children.

Conclusions. The most important factor determining the procreation plans of Poles is a stable source of income. Social programs offered by the state are considered the least influential factor inmaking a decision to have children. Surveys conducted among groups of Poles confirm these results.
Die EU vor der Erweiterung: Sicherheitspolitische Prioritäten für die Wirtschaftsstandorte Deutschland und Österreich
Authors: Plottka Julian , Ertel Florence , Stellwag Michael
Published: October 2024

The EU's international environment did not face a sudden change in 2022, but long-term processes of change became more visible since then. The Russian war of aggression is a wake-up call for the EU to finally overcome its geopolitical naivety, if it wants to remain competitive at the global level and maintain its attractiveness as a business location. Economic policy and geopolitics must be considered together. At the Wiener Dialog zur Zukunft Europas 2024, experts discussed initiatives for the EU to respond to the BRICS+, to complete a defence union and to address current challenges of enlargement and energy policy. We summarise the problem analyses and policy recommendations for the German and Austrian governments to set the agenda at the beginning of the EU's new institutional cycle.
Growth and yield of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) treated with different organic manure on alluvial soil
Authors: Santari Putri Tria , Dewi Dina Omayani , Hartono
Published: October 2024

The productivity of radish plants can be increased using improved varieties and fertilizing the soil to increase its fertility. Using organic fertilizers can improve soil structure and increase productivity on the land. This study aimed to determine the effect of applying organic fertilizer on the growth and yield of radish on alluvial soil. The study was conducted in July-December 2021, using a randomized block design with five treatments and five replications. The treatments were types of organic fertilizers consisting of control, goat manure, chicken manure, ashes (remaining ash from burning leaves), and cow manure. Each type of organic fertilizer was applied with a dose of 6 tons ha-1. The observation shows that the application of chicken manure significantly improves both the vegetative and the generative variables of radish crops. The results of the farm analysis showed that the use of chicken manure yielded more significant benefits, with R/C values of 2.40 and a B/C ratio of 1.40.
Keywords: farm analysis; productivity enhancement; soil fertility
Growth and yield of several rice varieties on alluvial soil using N, P, and K fertilizers
Authors: Radian  , Abdurrahman Tatang , Mahmudi  , Safriadi
Published: October 2024

Adaptive varieties and N, P, and K fertilization can increase rice productivity. The study aimed to determine the effect of N, P, and K fertilizer dosages on the growth and yield of several rice varieties on alluvial soil. The research was conducted in Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan, from March to October 2023. The method used a factorial randomized complete block design with three replications. The first factor was rice varieties (Argo Pawan, Bima Saputra, Inpari 43, Padang, and Tropiko). The second factor was N, P, and K fertilization (150 kg N ha-1+ 100 kg P2O5 ha-1 + 100 kg K20 ha-1; 300 kg N ha-1 + 200 kg P2O5 ha-1 + 200 kg K20 ha-1; 450 kg N ha‑1 + 300 kg P2O5 ha-1 + 300 kg K20 ha-1). The Tropiko variety had the highest plant height compared to other varieties. The Inpari 43 variety produced the highest maximum number of tillers. Furthermore, the Inpari 43 and Tropiko varieties were the best treatments for producing the number of productive tillers and grain weight per plot. The N, P, and K fertilizer dosage of 300 kg N ha-1 + 200 kg P2O5 ha-1 + 200 kg K20 ha-1 was the best treatment in producing growth and yields of rice plants based on the variables of maximum number of tillers, number of productive tillers, and grain weight per plot.
Keywords: adaptive varieties; rice productivity; soil fertility
Effectiveness of mycorrhizae in tomato cultivation with nutrient stress levels in peat soil of West Kalimantan
Authors: Sasli Iwan , Abdurrahman Tatang
Published: October 2024

The growth and yield of tomatoes in peat soil with limited nutrient availability are expected to increase with the application of mycorrhizae, where mycorrhizae plays a role in the efficiency of fertilization in plants. The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi (AMF) from peat ecosystems and alluvial soil ecosystems on the growth and yield of tomatoes at different levels of nutrient stress in peat soil. The study was conducted using a completely randomized factorial design. The first factor was the type of soil source of AMF propagules (without AMF, AMF from peat ecosystems, and AMF from alluvial soil ecosystems). The second factor was the dose of NPK fertilizer (100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% of recommended). The results showed that arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi propagules originating from peat ecosystems and alluvial soil ecosystems increased the growth and yield of tomatoes on peat soil. The AMF propagules from peat vegetation with 50% NPK fertilization of the recommended dose effectively increased the production of tomato plants based on the variables of single-fruit weight and total fruit weight per plant.
Keywords: biofertilizer; mycorrhizae propagule; tomato production
Investigação-acção e a produção de conhecimento no âmbito de uma formação de professores para a educação inter/multicultural
Authors: Cortesão Luiza , Stoer Stephen
Published: October 2024

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Transformações urbanas e dinâmicas escolares: Uma relação de interdependência num bairro da periferia urbana
Authors: Zago Nadir
Published: October 2024

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Para a configuração do Estado-Providência na educação em Portugal, 1985-1995
Authors: Afonso Almerindo Janela
Published: October 2024

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A empresa como escola: Os saberes circulantes numa casa de vinho do Porto
Authors: Araújo Henrique Costa Gomes de
Published: October 2024

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A rebelião romântica da Antropologia contra o Iluminismo, ou de como há mais coisas para além da razão e da evidência
Authors: Shweder Richard A.
Published: October 2024

Tradução de António M. Magalhães e revisão científica de Stephen R. Stoer e de António M. Magalhães (FPCEUP).
Athletic training students’ experiences and perceptions of exertional heat stroke simulated encounters: A qualitative analysis
Authors: Stedge Hannah , Martin Malissa , Kinslow Beth , Herzog Valerie , Reyes Christine
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Athletic trainers are trained to recognize exertional heat stroke (EHS), which is critical to implementing lifesaving measures. Rectal thermometry is the best practice for recognizing EHS, and the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) requires students to learn rectal thermometry. Rooted in transformative learning theory, this study explored the perceptions and experiences of athletic training students following simulated EHS encounters with either high-fidelity (HF) simulators or standardized patients (SPs). Methods: This was a qualitative study using phenomenological theory. Through semi-structured qualitative interviews, we explored participants' personal experiences and perceptions following their simulation interventions. Participants included sixteen first-year Master of Athletic Training students (HF=8, SP=8; 4 males and 4 females in each group) ages 21-38 (23.69±4.48) who were enrolled in a course discussing exertional heat illnesses. Data Analysis: We recorded and transcribed the interviews verbatim. We used qualitative software, Nvivo (Denver, CO), to categorize the data into themes and codes. To ensure trustworthiness, we used member checking and investigator triangulation. Results: Three themes emerged from the data: 1) Simulation environment, 2) Mindset shifts, and 3) Perceptions of other simulation types. Participants from both groups described positive learning experiences in a foreign yet low stakes learning environment emphasizing repetition for learning the skill. The HF group shared beneficial aspects of patient-history-taking opportunities. The SP group shared the benefits and applicability of developing a patient-provider relationship through communicating with their SP. Most participants from both groups could immerse themselves in the encounter for a realistic experience. Both groups discussed how their mindset towards EHS and rectal thermometry changed after their encounter. Lastly, both groups agreed their simulation intervention was superior to practicing on a task trainer. Conclusions: Instructors of athletic training programs should strive to implement realistic simulated encounters for emergency skills training of athletic training students. A safe space for learning in a low-stakes environment should be fostered. Based on the shared perceived benefits of SP encounters for building provider-patient rapport and feedback opportunities, instructors should consider implementing SPs throughout their curriculum.
Athletic Trainer Emergency Management Skill Assessment via Low Fidelity Simulation Authors
Authors: Arduini Jaclyn , Volberding Jennifer
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Athletic training education requires the inclusion of emergency management (EM) best practices, however the Board of Certification (BOC) does not mandate any continuing education (CE) past Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC). With EM best practices continuing to change there is potential for a large knowledge gap to develop in practicing athletic trainers (ATs) who do not chose to engage in EM CE. The purpose of this study was to identify knowledge gaps in practicing ATs’ EM skills via low fidelity simulation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in an educational laboratory setting involving twenty-two ATs (age 36.7±10.8 years; 13 males, 9 females, years of experience 13 + 11) attending a simulation-based CE event. A convenience sample of participants who attended the CE event voluntarily participated in data collection. Upon the completion of an educational review session, participants completed four low fidelity simulations (elbow dislocation, femur fracture, heat stroke and external hemorrhage) based on the 2020 Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) standards. Checklists (completed/not completed) were utilized to grade participants simulation specific skill application. Mean overall, critical action, SAMPLE and vital scores were analyzed. Scores were calculated as percentages in order to compare the low fidelity simulation outcomes. A benchmark of 80% skill application was utilized for a successful pass rate. Results: The only benchmark achieved was the critical action score within the femur fracture simulation (82.89% ±14.56). A success rate of 9.6% (8/83) was calculated across all simulations. The mean total percent scores were as follows; elbow dislocation 65.0 ± 11.0, femur fracture 55.3 ±10.0, heatstroke 67.7 ±17.5 and external hemorrhage 64.0 ±13.0. All means beyond the critical action femur, were below the benchmark of 80%. Conclusions: A knowledge gap exists between practicing clinicians and the 2020 CAATE EM standards. Considering the importance of ATs lifesaving skills, ATs should aim to choose CE to improve their EM skills. While this study only investigates EM, ATs may demonstrate knowledge gaps in other domains and therefore ATs should aim to diversify their CE to stay current with best practices.
Matrix Metalloproteinase Modulation in Cervical Cancer
Authors: NP Rocha , GS Lopes , MG Bonecini-Almeida , ATG Fernandes
Published: October 2024

Abstract Cervical Cancer (CC) is the fourth most common gynecological cancer and one of the most common causes of mortality in women in developing nations. HPV-related CC is a high spectrum disease with a gradual progression from pre-malignant condition to an aggressive disease. HPV cervical inflammatory process and subsequent pre-malignant lesions development are induced directly or indirectly by a complex system of interaction between oncogenes and host factors, secreted by keratinocytes, immune cells and Extracellular Matrix (ECM). ECM development and modeling can be regulated through the expression of Metalloproteinases (MMPs), which have been associated with several types of tumors, including CC. The present review summarizes how MMPs may be regulated in Tumor Microenvironment (TME) and discusses the role of HPV in modulating MMPs in cervical carcinogenesis.
Controlled Flow in a Serpentine Diffuser with a Cowl Inlet
Authors: Burrows Travis J. , Vukasinovic Bojan , Glezer Ari , Lakebrink Matthew T. , Mani Mori
Published: October 2024

Total-pressure losses and distortion in a serpentine diffuser with a cowl inlet are investigated experimentally and computationally over a range of flow rates (Mach numbers at aerodynamic interface plane [Formula: see text] of up to 0.6). The present investigations show that, in the presence of the cowl, the diffuser flow is dominated by two pairs of counter-rotating streamwise vortices that are shed from the swept edges of the cowl lip. The subsequent evolution and unsteady interactions of these vortices result in significant total-pressure losses that are coupled with high dynamic distortion at the aerodynamic interface plane. These losses and distortions are strongly mitigated by deliberately drawing ambient air across the cowl surface to form jets that interact with the cowl flow along its inner surface. The jets are formed through spanwise slots across the surface of the cowl by exploiting the pressure difference effected by the cowl flow. The interaction of these jets with the cowl flow alters the formation and evolution of the streamwise vortices, suppressing their interactions and thereby significantly diminishing the losses and distortion across the full operating range of the diffuser. For example, at [Formula: see text], the total-pressure recovery increases by 8% while the peak circumferential distortion decreases by 35%.
Viscous-Layer Compressibility Correction for Two-Equation Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes Models
Authors: Hu Xiaohan , Huang George , Durbin Paul , Yang Xiang
Published: October 2024

The baseline two-equation Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) models include fluid density but lack calibration for compressible flows, making them inadequate for high Mach numbers. Various compressibility corrections have been proposed to integrate the van Driest transformation or the semilocal transformation, i.e., a given compressible law of the wall, into the RANS formulation. Prior work has focused mainly on the logarithmic layer, but upon evaluating these log-layer compressibility corrections, we find that they do not significantly improve skin friction estimates. To overcome this challenge, we develop viscous-layer compressibility corrections. We do that by altering the dissipation terms. These corrections conform the RANS model to the semilocal scaling, resulting in more accurate predictions of mean velocity and temperature in a posteriori tests. Although not the primary focus of this study, we also find that the baseline one-equation Spalart–Allmaras model, which was proposed before the concept of semilocal scaling, produces results consistent with the semilocal scaling in a posteriori tests without requiring any compressibility correction.
Ding Dong, the Evil Witch is Not Dead: Monstrosity and Ecophobia in Las brujas de Westwood and Wytches
Authors:   Universidad de Nebrija (España), Casado Presa Cristina
Published: October 2024

Within the EcoGothic framework, this article examines how the graphic novels Las brujas de Westwood and Wytches. Volume 1 depict the witch as a monstrous and abject figure that blurs the boundary between human and nonhuman nature. In these works, the witch embodies the chaotic and uncontrollable aspects of the natural world, disrupting conventional boundaries and redefining humanity’s relationship with nature. This portrayal challenges the anthropocentric view that positions the environment as a resource to be dominated and exploited.
Monitoramento tecnológico de modelos didáticos sobre ciências biológicas patenteados
Authors: Amorim Kaline da Silveira , Sales Cadena Marilia Ribeiro
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Monitorar tecnologicamente o desenvolvimento de modelos didáticos sobre ciências biológicas patenteados de 1949 a 2022. Métodos: foi realizado um estudo quantitativo dividido em duas etapas, onde a primeira consistiu no levantamento de dados nas bases de patentes nacionais e internacionais, utilizando palavras-chave das áreas das ciências biológicas; enquanto a segunda etapa consistiu na interpretação dos dados levantados em tabelas e gráficos com o objetivo de definir quais áreas das ciências biológicas possuem modelos didáticos e elencar se são acessíveis ou não a pessoas com deficiência visual. Resultados: Patentes (225) foram identificadas como de modelos didáticos de áreas/temas das ciências biológicas; foi possível constatar que as áreas/temas que lideram a produção de modelos didáticos foram as de DNA (genética), proteínas e anatomia e que os países que mais produzem esses modelos são a China e o Estados Unidos. Porém, quem lidera na produção de modelos inclusivos a pessoas com deficiência visual é o Brasil, apesar de produção de patentes inexpressiva frente aos líderes de produção. Conclusão:  Há patenteamento significativo de modelos didáticos para as ciências biológicas, o número de artefatos inclusivos a pessoas com deficiência visual é mínimo e desenvolvidos em sua maioria por inventores brasileiros.
Dor crônica na atenção primária
Authors: Gomes Ana Flávia , Cabral Fernanda Carolina Blindá , Duarte Maria Eduarda Prates , Santos Maria Tainara da Silva , Tissi Lígia Soares , Fontenelle Victor Talles de Mello
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Analisar a abordagem e o manejo da dor crônica na atenção primária, considerando os métodos de diagnóstico, tratamento e a eficácia das intervenções. Revisão bibliográfica: Os resultados destacam a complexidade do manejo da dor crônica na atenção primária, enfatizando a necessidade de abordagens multidisciplinares. Identificou-se uma variedade de estratégias terapêuticas, incluindo intervenções farmacológicas, terapias não farmacológicas, abordagens psicossociais e educação do paciente. Além disso, foi observada a importância da comunicação entre profissionais de saúde e pacientes para otimizar o tratamento. Considerações finais: A dor crônica na atenção primária representa um desafio significativo de saúde pública, requerendo uma abordagem holística e integrada. A inclusão de abordagens complementares, como fisioterapia, acupuntura e técnicas de relaxamento, pode ampliar as opções terapêuticas disponíveis para esses pacientes. Além disso, a introdução de protocolos de tratamento personalizados, que considerem não apenas a dor física, mas também os aspectos psicológicos e sociais, é fundamental para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes com dor crônica.
Abordagens integrativas na estética do sorriso em paciente com bruxismo e sorriso gengival
Authors: Souza Nayara de Oliveira , Silva Francisco Vitor Correia da , Moreira Madiana Magalhães , Rifane Tainah Oliveira , Santos Davi Iago Sousa dos , Campos Glória Maria Teles , Nunes Virginia Régia Souza da Silveira , Souza Lidiane Costa de , Tapety Celiane Mary Carneiro
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Apresentar um relato de caso de recontorno cosmético dental, através de uma abordagem multidisciplinar, envolvendo cirurgia periodontal, clareamento dental, restaurações diretas em resina composta e confecção de placa oclusal estabilizadora. Detalhamento do caso: Paciente do sexo masculino, 18 anos de idade, apresentando dentes hígidos e alinhados após intervenção ortodôntica buscou assistência odontológica ainda insatisfeito com a estética do sorriso, em razão da presença de desgaste das incisais dos incisivos centrais superiores, diastemas entre os incisivos laterais e caninos superiores, sorriso gengival, além de alteração de cor e forma dos dentes. O plano de tratamento, previamente discutido e aceito pelo paciente, contemplou a realização de gengivectomia por técnica de bisel externo, clareamento dental de consultório (peróxido de hidrogênio 35%) associado ao caseiro (peróxido de carbamida 16%), restaurações diretas em resina composta e confecção de placa oclusal estabilizadora. Considerações finais: A execução do planejamento proposto, por meio de uma abordagem multidisciplinar, alcançou um resultado satisfatório, devolvendo estética e função. O paciente expressou satisfação com o resultado final do seu sorriso, recuperando sua autoestima.
O plano de parto como estratégia de prevenção da violência obstétrica na ótica dos profissionais de saúde
Authors: Ribeiro Luzia Santana , Moraes Pilar Maria de Oliveira , Silveira Cinthia Cristina Sousa de Menezes da
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Descrever a percepção dos profissionais de saúde sobre o uso do plano de parto como estratégia de prevenção da violência obstétrica. Métodos: Estudo exploratório, descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa, desenvolvido com 20 profissionais de saúde de uma maternidade pública de referência no Norte do Brasil, que participaram de uma entrevista semiestruturada. O conteúdo foi transcrito e processado no software IRAMUTEQ versão 0.7 Alpha 2 e R versão 3.2.3 e analisado por meio da Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: O perfil profissional foi caracterizado por enfermeiros obstetras, médicos residentes de ginecologia e obsterícia, médicos obstetras, enfermeiros residentes de obstetrícia, médicos neonatologistas, psicólogos e assistentes sociais, em sua maioria atuando no Centro de Parto Normal. Através do processo de Classificação Hierárquica Descendente, o IRAMUTEQ originou quatro classes lexicais, sendo analisada neste estudo a classe 3, que aborda especificamente as percepções dos profissionais sobre a violência obstétrica e o plano de parto. Conclusão: Os profissionais de saúde compreendem a prevenção da violência obstétrica como um importante propósito do PP, reconhecendo-o como um instrumento de informação que atribui empoderamento e autonomia para a parturiente, assegurando-lhe o respeito aos seus desejos, o cumprimento de seus direitos e a participação ativa nos processos de decisão.
Nature’s Cure or Kidney Curse? The Nephrotoxic Potential of Indigenous Remedies
Authors: Sethi Jasmine , Anandh Urmila , Jha Vivekanand
Published: October 2024

Traditional medicine refers to a diverse range of health and healing practices used by Indigenous peoples that incorporate plants, animals, and the spiritual realm for the diagnosis and treatment of illness or maintenance of health and well-being. While these practices hold significant cultural value, there is growing evidence of potential nephrotoxicity associated with some traditional indigenous medicines (TIMs). In this review, we explore the various clinical manifestations of nephrotoxicity induced by TIMs. Nephrotoxicity can result from various factors, including the intrinsic toxicity of certain herbs, contamination with heavy metals, inappropriate dosages, and interaction with conventional medications. This review highlights the importance of monitoring kidney function in patients using TIMs and calls for increased awareness and regulation to ensure the safe use of these traditional therapies.
“I Continue to Successfully Replenish My Book Collection”: Letters of D.V. Ulyaninsky to A.V. Selivanov. Part 1: 1901—1908
Authors: Samarin Alexander Yu.
Published: October 2024

The article presents the publication of 23 letters for 1901—1908 by the famous bibliophile and bibliographer D.V. Ulyaninsky (1861—1918), addressed to a prominent fi gure of provincial culture, local historian, zoologist, porcelain collector, bibliophile and bibliographer A.V. Selivanov (1851—1915). They are kept in the State Archive of the Ryazan region. The letters contain new details about the formation of D.V. Ulyaninskyʼs book and bookplate collection. In particular, they provide additional information about the acquisition of a large collection of bookplates by A.V. Selivanov in 1907. Mutual book donations are also discussed in epistolary messages, and bibliographic information is clarifi ed. They provide information about a number of public organizations (The Moscow Society of Lovers of Bookplates, the Historical and Genealogical Society, the Moscow Religious and Philosophical Society in Memory of Vladimir Solovyov). For the fi rst time, this source makes it possible to clearly defi ne the political position of D.V. Ulyaninsky, showing that he positioned himself as a member of the Constitutional Democratic Party.
Русско-черногорские общественные и политические связи на рубеже XVII–XVIII веков
Authors: А.А. Афанасьева
Published: October 2024

Статья посвящена общественным и политическим отношениям России с черногорцами на рубеже XVII–XVIII веков. В статье анализируются факторы, повлиявшие на установление и развитие русско-черногорских общественно-политических связей.

The article is devoted to the social and political relations of Russia with the Montenegrins at the turn of XVII–XVIII centuries. The article analyzes the factors that influenced the establishment and development of Russian-Montenegrin socio-political communications.
Великобритания и планы послевоенного экономического объединения Европы в контексте начавшейся холодной войны
Authors: К.Ю. Ганжа
Published: October 2024

В статье рассматривается роль Великобритании в выработке планов по экономическому объединению Европы и их осуществлении в первые послевоенные годы в контексте начавшейся холодной войны.

In article, the role of Great Britain in development of the plans and their implementation on economic association of Europe in the early post-war years in the context of the beginning of the Cold War is considered.
Case Study of Integrated Art Movement Therapy Using AI Vibraimage Mindin Psychometrics Program
Authors: J.Y. Kang
Published: October 2024

Mental health measurement technology using AI Vibraimage is being developed in various ways. The AI digital psychoanalysis program enables the general public to measure the mental health of individuals in a convenient and easy way and to actively recognize, modify, and supplement the inconvenient processes related to mental health measurement. Participated in the education and culture project to create healthy habits that love the brain and body for the elderly in Seoul organized by the Korean Health Association and implemented by the Seoul Metropolitan Health Association, and applied the integrated art movement therapy that was carried out for a short period of time, and conducted an effect analysis based on objective data for pre- and post-comparative measurements to observe changes in stress, depression, and anxiety among the elderly. We were able to confirm that the integrated art movement therapy program tailored to the mental and physical state of the seniors actually improved. It proved that AI Vibraimage digital psychometrics program (Mindin®) using vestibular-emotional reflex can show a positive effect on the application of integrated art movement therapy by examining the inconvenient elements of psychological state measurement using existing questionnaires.
Vibraimage Characteristics of Offenders with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder
Authors: T.S. Lee , S.N. Jo , K.Ok. Lim , So.Y. Jang , S.M. Cha , S.L. Han
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to identify vibraimage parameters in schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders. This study retrospectively analyzed subjects who were referred to the National Forensic Hospital at Gongju city in Republic of Korea for psychiatric evaluation between April 2019 and October 2019. After divided into two groups; Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders group and non-organic, non-psychotic disorders group, vibraimage parameters and MMPI-2 items were compared between the two groups. In addition, we investigated the relations between vibraimage parameters and MMPI-2 items characteristic of schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders by using correlation analysis. Compared to non-organic and non-psychotic disorders group, Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders group scored low at Aggression (t = -2.752, p = 0.007), Tension (t = -2.106, p = 0.039), and Suspects (t = -2.617, p = 0.011); high at Neuroticism (t = 4,215, p<0.001) by vibraimage parameters, and the group scored comparatively high at Sc (Schizophrenia) (t = -2.099, p = 0.039) and low at Hy (Hysteria) (t = -2.228, p = 0.029) by MMPI-2 estimation. The Sc (Schizophrenia) item in the MMPI-2 showed a negative correlation with Suspect parameter (r = 0.242 p = 0.035) and positive correlation with Neuroticism parameter (r = 0.267, p = 0.02) in vibraimage. Our findings suggest that Suspect and Neuroticism parameters of vibraimage are correlated with schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, and showed potential as diagnostic tools, especially in psychiatric evaluations.