bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Deictic Strategies in KamaNu and Karimi’s Kimeru Song and Dance Lyrics
Authors: Editor8 Section
Published: August 2023

Purpose: This paper examined the deictic strategies in the Kimeru song and dance lyrics by KamaNu and Karimi by assessing how the deictic properties of these song and dance lyrics express the main issues. The study utilized the aspects of Van Dijk’s (2008) ideological square as a component of his socio-cognitive approach to critical discourse analysis (CDA).

Methodology: The study adopted a qualitative approach using descriptive research design in particular a case study.  Research was carried out in Meru and Nairobi counties in Kenya. The target population consisted of native Meru artists and their fans. Two native Meru artists, a male and a female, namely: KamaNu and Karimi were purposively sampled as a corporate item. Twelve songs six from each of the artists were picked on popularity basis and that they had a traditional tinge and contained deictic content that were relevant to the study. Data was collected through six video recordings, semi-structured interviews and note taking of the actual live performances in social functions; three for each artist to enable the researcher get verbatim data and songs without any alterations, as well as save time.

Findings: The study established that Kimeru song and dance lyrics by KamaNu and Karimi, through polarization of Us and Them, employ a cocktail of both simple and complex strategies to cater for people of all ages for purposes of understanding the intended meaning, while saving one’s face and as such smoothly transmits the societal ideals.

Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommends that listeners pay more attention to these diectic strategies for an appropriate interpretation of the intended meaning as they enable the speaker identify with the situation making listeners incline towards the music since it elevates the speaker on a pedestal of the informer and all knowing (Atoh, 2017). Secondly, the audience should discern the meaning of these expressions in accordance to the context under which they are used. There is therefore need for the policy makers to incorporate song and dance lyrics in the school curriculum as a technique of language teaching as well as preserve our cultural heritage through documentation for posterity
Importance of Circular Economy for Resource Optimization in Various Industry Sectors – A Review-based Opportunity Analysis
Authors: Aithal Shubhrajyotsna , Aithal P. S.
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The circular economy concept is of significant importance across various industry sectors, including the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary sectors. This concept has a profound impact across all industry sectors by promoting sustainable practices, resource efficiency, waste reduction, and innovation. By embracing circular principles, industries can contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy while creating economic value and minimizing environmental impact.
Methodology: The importance of the circular economy is discussed in various industry sectors by means of a systematic review to know the current status and SWOC and ABCD analysis to know the Opportunity of exploring this field.
Results: Based on analysis, comparison, evaluation, and interpretation of the circular economy in all four industry sectors, the importance of Circular Economy for Resource Optimization are suggested.
Outcome/Values/Novelty: The importance of the Circular Economy in primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary industries are evaluated by knowing the current status and the opportunity are analyzed using SWOC and ABCD analysis frameworks.
Type of Paper: Exploratory Analysis
Association Between Delay, Project Size and Low Bid Percentage
Authors: Maharjan Subhadra , Mishra A. K. , Aithal P. S.
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of some prominent factors like low bid amount, contract size and geographical locations of the projects on causing delayed completion in road and bridge projects carried out by the Road Division Offices under the Department of Roads (DoR) of Nepal.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Fifteen construction contracts from each of the seven provinces of the country were selected for the study. The projects were completed in three Nepali fiscal years starting from 2074/75 till 2076/77 irrespective of their starting date. The contracts were grouped under various categories like stipulated project duration, percentage of contract amount bid below estimate amount, contract amount and the project locations including the mountains, hills and terai. Projects from mountain districts like Sankhuwasabha and Baitadi; Kathmandu, Kaski and Surkhet in the hills and Siraha and Rupandehi in terai were selected. The research approach included both qualitative and quantitative methods of information collection. Secondary data sources comprised of the DOR office documents including the work completion reports, IPCs, time extension documents, work variation orders and other pertinent records. SPSS software has been used for processing the input data and thus relationships between different variables such as delay, size of contract; percent below estimate amount, initial contract duration, project geographical location etc. have been checked. Correlation and regression analysis have been carried out between delay of contracts (dependent variable), and independent variables like size of contract, percent below estimate amount and geography.
Findings/Result: Spearman rank correlation value between delay category and estimate amount category was 0.210 with p value of 0.031 (< 0.05) thus suggesting weak correlation but significant relationship between these two variables. Further, Pearson correlation value between delay and percent below estimate was 0.243 with p value of 0.013 (< 0.05) thus suggesting weak correlation but significant relationship between these two variables too. Binary logistic regression analysis showed Nagelkerke R square value of 0.139 which provides an indication that the amount of variation in the dependent variable (project delay) which is only around 14% of variance was due to the effects of independent variables (size of contract, percentage below estimate amount and geography). This suggests that remaining 86% variance was caused by some other factors which were not considered under the scope of this study. Also, p value of 0.013 which was less than 0.05 suggested there was statistically significant relation between dependent and independent variables.
Originality/Value: The paper assesses the effects and association of some prominent factors for timely performance of projects.
Paper Type: Review paper
A Case Study on Acceptance of Hospital Information Systems (HIS), among Nurses in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Kumari Nirmala , Suresh Kumar P. K.
Published: August 2023

Purpose: To improve the quality of care, information technology must be implemented in the healthcare field. In any healthcare system, nurses are the primary users of the hospital information system (HIS), making them the Centre of care. Therefore, understanding their views and the way they use these systems will help improve hospital information systems. Methodology: Data were collected from 389 nurses in hospital wards, intensive care units, and emergency departments using a structured questionnaire. There were two sections of questions on the questionnaire. In the first section demographic details were included. In the second session, 15 statements about nurse’s acceptability of the hospital information system in the hospital are also included. It was suggested to include one more open-ended question in the study to get feedback from the nurses about ways to increase HIS acceptance. Finding/Result: The study found that the majority were female nurses with a bachelor degree and 3-4 years of computer experience. The majority of nurses accepted that the HIS is integrated into their daily work. As a result of the study, the nursing staff will be more likely to accept the HIS. Originality/value: This study will provide a comprehensive overview of understanding information technology and the acceptance of using these systems, which will reduce the workload of nurses while improving the quality of care and patient satisfaction. Paper Type: Observational case study.
DOS CAMPOS DE ALGODÕES AOS CAMPOS DA SOCIEDADE
Authors: Assis Lucas Lenin de
Published: August 2023

A presente pesquisa tem como propósito nos fazer refletir sobre as relações de interesse entre o continente África, em sua magnitude, e o Brasil, com base em um compilado de informações, e tendo em vista acordos bilaterais firmados entre o Brasil e alguns países africanos. Esse estudo visa ampliar possíveis caminhos e problemáticas que inferem nessa relação entre países que possuem um histórico semelhante quanto a subjetivação psicológica colonialista, e que há muito tempo caminham concomitantemente. Assim sendo, foi feito um estudo de caso com base na literatura e vivência do autor, bem como reflexões de diferentes estudiosos. Na condição de pesquisador observador e a fim de se ter uma leitura do real cenário que vivenciamos (cenário esse que diz respeito a todos nós), esse artigo trata-se de um recorte de uma pesquisa descritiva qualitativa (Good Practices In South-South And Triangular Cooperation) e com base nos Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS). Nosso país vem enfrentando uma enorme resistência quanto a um problema estrutural que afeta todas as classes sociais, e que, em grande parte, é responsabilidade do atual cenário político brasileiro: o racismo. A partir desse trabalho, é notório que muito se tem a explorar quanto ao desenvolvimento social, as condições básicas e dimensões econômicas na qual estamos inseridos, com nossas diferentes particularidades. Se faz necessário incentivar jovens pesquisadores brasileiros a conhecerem e trabalharem em parceria com as instituições africanas e se interessarem pela visão a partir destas, em especial no campo da agricultura, a fim de nos conhecermos melhor. Além do mais, os trabalhos desenvolvidos com e para África abrem portas dentro de uma nova perspectiva antieurocêntrica e antielitista, incorporando novos protagonistas e outras visões de mundo, contribuindo para uma relação mais estreita entre nossos pares.
DISCURSOS DE ÓDIO CONTRA NEGROS NAS REDES SOCIAIS
Authors: Barreto Luciana
Published: August 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar parte da pesquisa que desenvolvi na dissertação de mestrado ao analisar e descrever a organização discursiva e o funcionamento social dos discursos de ódio contra negros nas redes sociais, com o intuito de ofertar caminhos para combatê-los.  Fizemos um breve histórico do movimento negro no país e as políticas de reparação, conquistas dos últimos tempos que levaram a uma polarização da sociedade brasileira na atual conjuntura. E refletimos sobre o ódio, o que é o discurso de ódio, como agem personagens no ambiente da web, a legislação sobre o tema do ódio na internet e quais são os caminhos para combatê-lo. Passamos então a observar os discursos sob a ótica da análise do discurso (AD), ligando à conjuntura social, histórica e econômica brasileira. Como referencial teórico, esta pesquisa faz uso do conceito de dialogismo de Bakhtin (1997) e entende o ódio como um sistema de exclusão, conforme nos ensina o filósofo francês Cornelius Castoriades (1992). Trabalhamos também o conceito de raça como uma construção discursiva, de Stuart Hall (2006) e tensionamos raça e classe, com Kabengele Munanga (2012). Por último, oferecemos alguns caminhos ou possibilidades de combate aos constantes ataques aos negros brasileiros considerando as características da análise dos discursos que apontaram para uma tentativa de desumanização da população negra, o desprezo pelo continente africano, a exaltação do mérito como conquista do branco em contraponto à falta de esforço da população preta e o ataque constante à estética negra. Nossa proposta de combate aos discursos de ódio se inspira em programas como o Teaching Tolerance, nos Estados Unidos, que foi motivador para este trabalho e sobre o qual iniciamos nossa reflexão.
POPULACÃO NEGRA E A LEI DE DROGAS BRASILEIRA
Authors: Santos Eliana Cristina Pereira , Andrade Priscila Serafim de
Published: August 2023

Esse estudo, aqui apresentado em artigo, procurou discutir os reflexos da Lei de Drogas número 1.343/06 no Brasil a partir da leitura das seguintes categorias de análise: a categoria biopolítica do filósofo, historiador das ideias, teórico social e professor francês Michel Foucault e categoria necropolítica do filósofo, teórico social, historiador e professor universitário camaronês Achille Mbembe, destacando a política repressiva de combate às drogas do Estado brasileiro e o poder de seus agentes de controle sobre a vida social, especificamente, direcionada às vidas das pessoas negras, isto é, pretas e pardas, segundo classificação do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) a partir  da autodeclaração. A pesquisa presente, por ser de cunho exploratório e bibliográfico, buscou também evidenciar, através de uma leitura crítica da realidade, a concepção contemporânea do conceito “droga” para além do debate sobre o racismo, correlacionando-a com o contexto de encarceramento em massa, a tragédia prisional brasileira. Atentando-se aos dados advindos do Departamento Nacional Penitenciário do Brasil/ Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública e à análise da Lei de Drogas nº 1.343 de 23 de agosto de 2006, objetivou-se destacar as lacunas presentes nessa Lei e seus efeitos no destino da população negra (preta e parda) nesse contexto.
SEGREDO DA CAPOEIRA DE ANGOLA E A RODA VIDA
Authors: Ramos Flávia Regina Dorneles
Published: August 2023

Entrevista com Edielson da Silva Miranda1, conhecido como Mestre Roxinho, é praticante de Capoeira há 41 anos. Em 1998, fundou o Instituto Cultural Bantu, em Salvador, na Bahia - uma organização não governamental sem fins lucrativos, onde desenvolveu métodos para a utilização da Capoeira Angola como instrumento socioeducativo. Em seu trabalho, o foco está no empoderamento e na defesa dos direitos das crianças e adolescentes em situação de risco social. Há 27 anos trabalhando com crianças e adolescentes em situação de risco e vulnerabilidade, em 2016 criou o curso de capacitação “Ginga Sócioeducativa” para a formação e a capacitação de capoeiristas/educadores no Brasil e no exterior. É uma das personalidades importantes na preservação e difusão de epistemologias da África e sua diáspora no Brasil. Nesta entrevista, revela - através de suas vivências - que a capoeira, Patrimônio Cultural Imaterial da Humanidade desde 2008, é e sempre foi muito mais do que uma dança ou um esporte, a capoeira é uma ciência de combate ancestral milenar fundada em valores com estratégias relacionadas aos sentidos humanos e sua espiritualidade. É uma proposta de diálogo com o mundo visível e invisível a partir do círculo, da música, do corpo, das histórias contadas e ouvidas, da ludicidade e da coletividade.
APRESENTAÇÃO
Authors: Ramos Flávia Regina Dorneles , Schröder Luciane Thomé , Kerkhoven Rebeca
Published: August 2023

Epistemologias da África e suas diásporas em uma jornada pelo espaço da linguagem, da arte, da literatura e da tradução
Neste volume, encontram-se textos que ecoam muitas e diferentes vozes ancestrais: da origem das Linguagens, da Filosofia, da Literatura, da Astronomia, do Direito, da Medicina, das Matemáticas, da Física (absoluta ou quântica, saber ancestral), dos campos e das cidades. Tem-se, aqui, o grito de mais de 10 milhões de seres humanos que foram sequestrados, torturados, estuprados, desumanizados e escravizados por mais de 400 anos em nome do avanço de uma nova e arrogante ciência. Uma ciência que desprezou e negligenciou saberes fundamentais para a evolução humana; que não tendo dela se apropriado, a fragmentou (JAMES, 1954) ao ponto de estarmos, hoje, tentando “adiar o fim do mundo” (KRENAK, 2019). Láròyè! Estamos a tempo de desobstruir os canais de comunicação da chamada “racionalidade instrumental moderna”, que sustentou no ocidente o paradigma da universalidade do conhecimento científico, legitimando, assim, um único marco epistemológico supostamente passível de ser aplicado em todas as sociedades.  Independentemente de suas singularidades culturais, históricas e linguísticas, agiu-se em nome de uma ideologia de emancipação local, fundada na “incontestável” experiência teórica produzida em uma pequena província cultural do mundo: a Europa (DUSSEL, 1993; QUIJANO, 2003). A tempo, reitera-se, de evitar o colapso de ecossistemas pela compreensão de epistemes cuja base é a sustentabilidade, como a Ética Ubuntu dos povos bantu da África Negra. Láròyè! Sim, esta também é a TRAMA e o esforço de permitir que o atraso que representou e representa o etnocentrismo e o racismo para a humanidade, seja superado (Ki-ZERBO, 2010) porque a compreensão é a única garantia do progresso, do avanço moral e intelectual humano (MORIN, 2011). Láròyè!
Satisfying the consumer demand for agricultural products: Possibilities and its prediction
Authors: Amrahov Vahid , Rahimli Farrukh , Mirzazadeh Narmin , Ibrahimova Gunay , Valizadeh Hajar
Published: August 2023

In the modern world, consumer preferences and demand for agricultural products are constantly changing. Meeting these demands efficiently and effectively is crucial for the sustainability and profitability of the agricultural sector. That is why it remains important to study the demand for agricultural products and find methods to predict it. The research aims to investigate the main factors that influence the demand for agricultural products. The main methods used in this study were analysis, abstraction, forecasting and modelling. The article examines the level of demand satisfaction, the current situation and opportunities depending on the scale of the market, the volume of goods and services, based on the fact that the satisfaction of consumer demand is one of the current problems in the world. The relationship between the development of agriculture and meeting the demand for food products and solving the problem of starvation was emphasized. Factors affecting consumer demand in agriculture – consumption costs, number of consumers, gross agricultural product, consumer price index, consumer incomes were analysed. On the basis of econometric analysis, the dependence between the optimization of consumer demand and the indicators related to it was determined. Using multi-factor linear correlation and multi-factor linear regression models, were described the level of actual and regression model consumption costs, as well as the forecast for the next years. The study contributes new knowledge to assess the level of demand for agricultural products
Mastitis prevention and control: Integration of microbiological and management approaches
Authors: Shevchenko Maksim , Andriichuk Andrii , Goncharenko Volodymyr , Dovhal Oleksandr
Published: August 2023

Mastitis is a common cause of reduced dairy productivity in cows and poor milk quality. This paper considers a set of approaches based on microbiological studies and risk analysis aimed at reducing the number of cows with mastitis and improving milk quality. The study is aimed at examining microbial agents isolated from the milk of sick cows and means of ensuring udder health, and identifying the main dangers that arise due to errors in the implementation of mastitis prevention measures. The study included microbiological tests of milk, wipes and udder dipping using chromogenic media. For a qualitative risk assessment, a survey of consulting managers and veterinarians was conducted. The paper presents the results of microbiological tests of 115 samples of milk, 45 reusable napkins, and 111 samples of udder dips using conventional and chromogenic media. The most common microorganisms in milk samples were Streptococcus spp. 34.4% (S. agalactiae and S. disgalactiae), Staphylococcus aureus 31.1%, and Escherichia coli 28.9%. Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus spp. it is associated with infectious mastitis, and Escherichia coli – with sanitary mastitis. To reduce the incidence of mastitis, it is important to apply targeted measures aimed at various categories of pathogens. Udder wipes were contaminated with pathogens associated with the development of mastitis. The use of laundry detergent containing bactericidal components is crucial to minimise contamination of reusable udder wipes. Among the dips under study, 40.6% of the samples had a complete bactericidal effect, and 9.9% had no bactericidal effect. 3 factors of high risk of environmental mastitis and 6 factors of sanitary mastitis were identified. The results of the studies were tested on two dairy farms. Correction of high-risk risk factors led to an increase in the quality of milk in terms of somatic cells and the number of bacteria. The results obtained can be useful for improving the system of prevention and optimisation of mastitis treatment on dairy farms
Economic and biological value of medicinal and fodder herbs for feed production
Authors: Shtakal Mykola , Tkachenko Mykola , Kolomiiets Larysa , Holyk Liubov , Ustymenko Oleksii
Published: August 2023

The relevance of the research lies in the need to involve in the feed production of grass species containing biologically active substances for use as natural animal growth stimulants. The purpose of the study was to experimentally establish the economic and biological value of medicinal and fodder grass species, their technological suitability for growing in clean crops, obtaining raw materials and forming phyto-mixtures from them for use as organic feed additives. In the course of conducting research, the following methods were used: field, laboratory, analytical, and statistical. The economic and biological value for the growth of the following types of medicinal herbs in the feed production was determined: hyssop, fennel, white horehound, Moldavian dragonhead, coriander, yarrow, purple coneflower, dandelion, milk thistle, anise hyssop, St. John’s wort, sneezeweed, sweet wormwood. It was established that annuals in the year of sowing, and perennial species in the second or fourth years of use provided a dry mass of grasses – 1.7-5.0 t/ha and seeds – 0.3-1.8 t/ha. These types of herbs contain biologically active substances (polysaccharides, essential oils, flavonoids, organic acids, mainly vitamins, and trace elements) that have a positive effect on the animal body. The technological suitability for harvesting raw materials and forming phyto-mixtures of the following species is also proved: milk thistle, Moldavian dragonhead, coriander, hyssop, fennel, purple coneflower, anise hyssop, white horehound, and yarrow. As a result of the research, a database was created on the selection of medicinal herbs, their technological suitability for cultivation, and optimal harvesting times for harvesting raw materials with subsequent use in feed production. The inclusion of medicinal and feed species in feeding rations can ensure the production of organic livestock products that meet the requirements of the European Green Deal strategy
Estudio clínico histopatológico de la acción de los péptidos miméticos de factores de crecimiento en el envejecimiento cutáneo
Authors: Sunkel Mena Victoria , Tejero García Paloma , Pérez Sánchez Consuelo
Published: August 2023

Desde los trabajos de Cohen y Levi-Montalcini el desarrollo de métodos para factores de crecimiento (FC) ha sido imparable como lo demuestra la obtención de los FC plaquetarios, el desarrollo de péptidos biomiméticos y la síntesis de FC. El objetivo es evaluar la eficacia y seguridad de un producto con péptidos miméticos de FC. Material y método. Se han utilizado péptidos biomiméticos en un estudio clínico-histológico en un grupo de diez pacientes con edades comprendidas entre los 40 y 70 años, con una media de 53,2 años, a las que se las trató en 4 sesiones de periodicidad semanal las dos primeras y quincenal las restantes. Se les realizó biopsia retroauricular pre y postratamiento, control fotográfico en cada sesión y encuesta de satisfacción al acabar el tratamiento. Resultados. Se observaron escasos efectos adversos, todos a nivel local, asimismo se objetivó una mejoría evidente por los pacientes y por los investigadores, siendo los resultados de las encuestas muy satisfactorios. Conclusiones. Los péptidos biomiméticos son un producto de fácil aplicación y rápida visualización de efectos positivos, con alta satisfacción de los pacientes y mínimos efectos secundarios.
A Study on the Use of Suggestion Strategies among Yemeni Learners of English
Authors: Al-Marrani Yahya
Published: August 2023

The current study attempts to investigate the use of suggestion strategies among Yemeni learners of English at private universities. The participants of the study were 41 undergraduate students from English Department in the three private universities. The data were collected using a Discourse Completion Test (DCT). They were analyzed according to the models proposed by Martinez Flor. (2005), whose analytical framework classified suggestion strategies into three types: direct, conventionalized forms, and indirect. The results of the current study revealed that Yemeni learners of English at private universities almost tend to use the same types of suggestion strategies in the six situations with slight differences in their percentages. The results showed that there are three types of suggesting strategies used by the students namely; direct suggestion56.5%, conventionalized form 24.4%, and indirect suggestion 19.1%. Moreover, the results indicated that there are no significant statistical differences in the use of suggestion strategies according to the participants of the three universities. However, the results of the study showed that there is a slight difference in favor of Al-Nasser University in situation one and for the National University in situation four.
AVALIAÇÃO DA CONDIÇÃO BUCAL DE PACIENTES CARDIOPATAS COM COVID-19 EM UM HOSPITAL TERCIÁRIO DE CARDIOLOGIA
Authors: Gomes Gabriela Vieira , Medeiros Ana Carolina de Andrade Buhatem , Damiani Bruna Bronhara , Fucci Adriana , Cantoni Valéria Cristina de Souza
Published: August 2023

Introdução: A COVID-19 é uma infecção respiratória causada pelo SARS-CoV-2. As formas mais graves da doença são relacionadas a idosos e portadores de comorbidades, como pacientes com doenças cardiovasculares. O SARS-CoV-2 liga-se aos receptores da enzima conversora de angiotensina 2 (ECA2) presentes em diversos tecidos do organismo, sendo em grande quantidade na mucosa oral, onde sofre replicação nas glândulas salivares e é capaz de promover alterações na cavidade oral. Além das complicações próprias do vírus, a internação em ambiente hospitalar favorece o surgimento de agravos no sistema estomatognático relacionados à saúde debilitada do paciente e às intercorrências da internação. Objetivo: Caracterizar a condição oral dos pacientes cardiopatas com COVID-19 em um hospital terciário de cardiologia e descrever os principais diagnósticos e tratamentos realizados. Material e Métodos: Foram avaliados 79 prontuários odontológicos de pacientes cardiopatas adultos com COVID-19 internados em enfermaria e UTI COVID no Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia no período de Março de 2021 a Março de 2022. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 79 pacientes do sexo masculino com idade média de 64,1 anos, 59% em UTI. Hipertensão arterial sistêmica foi o diagnóstico cardiovascular mais observado (78%). Na cavidade oral, a saburra lingual (25%) e higiene oral insatisfatória (63%) foram mais prevalentes, sendo o principal tratamento odontológico realizado a higiene oral (34%). Conclusão: Pacientes cardiopatas com COVID-19 apresentam maior precariedade na saúde oral, demonstrando a importância da presença do cirurgião dentista em ambiente hospitalar.
Social Responsibility of Construction Company as Strategy for Sustainability in Island Territories
Authors: Domínguez-Herrera Marta Mª , González-Morales Olga , González-Díaz Eduardo
Published: August 2023

In the last years, the increase in urbanization and the volume of construction has accelerated. This situation requires systematizing the use of limited resources, especially in island territories. The construction sector contributes to the depletion of these resources and has a significant impact on society, which is why it is necessary to change its strategy and decision-making. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) may be the strategy to develop a socio-environmentally responsible production model that replaces the traditional model. A socially responsible construction company closes the cycles of construction materials, gives value to the waste generated, minimizes the impact that buildings have on the environment, makes responsible use of energy and water, uses innovations to improve the process and adequately manages its human resources. The aim of this work is to analyze the socially responsible behavior of companies in the construction sector in a limited and fragmented territory as is the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and to compare the importance that companies give to actions (environmental, social and economic) of CSR depending on whether they have been implemented or there are plans to implement them in the future. Quantitative and qualitative tools are used. The results indicate that aspects related to environmental sensitivity and social contribution contribute to a greater extent to the implementation of a CSR strategy, while economic aspects have a negative influence. In the case of companies that plan to implement a CSR strategy in the future, the aspect related to social contribution is the most influential.
Health and Safety Challenges Among Post-Disaster Reconstruction Workers
Authors: Uddin S M Jamil , Albert Alex , Pradhananga Nipesh , Ganapati Nazife Emel , Prajapati Jeetendra
Published: August 2023

With the increase in the number of natural disasters in recent years, post-disaster reconstruction (PDR) efforts have become increasingly important to aid community recovery. Accordingly, a large body of recent research has focused on identifying the best practices for accelerating recovery and restoring impacted communities. However, relatively little attention has been devoted to the health and safety challenges experienced by reconstruction workers that aid post-disaster recovery and reconstruction efforts. The current investigation focused on addressing this knowledge gap by seeking to uncover the health and safety challenges that reconstruction workers experienced in the context of the 2015 Gorkha earthquake in Nepal – that was responsible for nearly 9,000 deaths and 22,000 injuries. The data collection effort involved in-depth interviews with several stakeholders, including construction workers, supervisors, site engineers, general contractors, homeowners, and governmental officials. This study enhances our understanding of the health and safety challenges experienced by PDR workers. The study also offers insight on how the obtained knowledge can be leveraged by government and stakeholders with supervisory roles to ensure proper health, safety, and wellbeing of the reconstruction workers.
Execução do Plano Diretor de TI em Uma Organização Pública com Gestão de TI Descentralizada
Authors: Dias Andrey Santana da Rocha , Santos Ernani Marques dos , Albuquerque Junior Antonio Eduardo de
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: A importância da Tecnologia da Informação (TI) tem levado o setor público a planejar suas ações de TI estrategicamente e elaborar um Plano Diretor de TI (PDTI). Este trabalho investigou o efeito da descentralização na execução do PDTI em quatro subunidades descentralizadas de uma organização pública.Método/abordagem: Este estudo de casos integrados envolveu pesquisa documental, observação não participante e a realização de entrevistas com profissionais e gestores de TI de subunidades descentralizadas da organização em estudo.Contribuições teóricas/práticas/sociais: Os resultados mostram que a descentraliza­ção dificulta a padronização de processos de Gestão de TI, a colaboração e a sinergia entre subunidades e administração central, provocando duplicidade de esforços e gas­tos desnecessários de recursos, sem que a autonomia das subunidades descentraliza­das tenha trazido benefícios para a execução do PDTI.Originalidade/relevância: Os estudos sobre implementação e alinhamento estratégico de PDTI em organizações com gestão de TI descentralizada são poucos, porém neces­sários devido à exigência de que as ações de TI sejam alinhadas ao planejamento es­tratégico organizacional.
A feminist study into the field experiences of female SABC reporters
Authors:   , Govender Genevieve
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to explore and describe the field experiences of female radio reporters at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) from a feminist perspective; to ascertain if sexism and harassment is experienced, and if so, in what ways. The study also aimed to determine whether or not patriarchy underpins interactions with newsmakers while reporting, and if so, to what degree. Numerous studies have been undertaken turning the lens into newsrooms and media organisations with regards to gender transformation. While more women have become part of the new machinery post democracy, studies have shown that these women still face staggering incidents of sexism and patriarchy, creating for them glass ceilings that prevent their upward progression towards news management. Studies further indicate that sexism and patriarchy are often nuances and embedded into daily newsroom interactions. Significantly, researchers argue that the problem is a societal issue manifesting within the news industry. The study therefore explores the field experiences of female reporters in relation to patriarchy and sexism. This research was a feminist study, which employed a qualitative approach with a critical theory paradigm. The sample consisted of eleven (11) female reporters employed within the South African Broadcasting Corporation, given the extensive reach of the public broadcaster and the multiple beats covered by the radio employees. The findings of this study detail multiple layers of discrimination and harassment experienced by female radio reporters within the SABC when engaging with newsmakers. Evidenced in the research is the manner in which entrenched societal and cultural values limit and influence the productivity of the reporters and in some instances, impede their freedom to effectively tell the story. Aside from the documented glass ceilings that stunt the upward progression of female reporters, the study posits the existence of invisible walls that stymie their transversal advancement within their designated scope of reporting.
Living with diabetes : managing treatment and the psycho-social aspects of the disease
Authors:   , Ramraj Udhavana
Published: August 2023

Diabetes mellitus (DM), frequently know as diabetes, is a metabolic disorder with multiple genetic and environmental factors that is characterized by hyperglycemia due to defects in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism caused by insulin deficient action on target tissues caused by insulin insensitivity or lack of insulin or both. Diabetes is becoming more prevalent around the world and in South Africa. Diabetes treatment requires lifelong therapy to prevent acute and chronic complications. However psychosocial factors have been shown to play a significant role in both aetiology and management of the disease. This study aimed to explore diabetics' experiences of living with the disease, the emotional and social factors associated with living with the disease and managing its treatment. A qualitative research approach was used to guide this study. A non-probability sampling method was used to recruit 16 participants across three racial groupings (African, White and Indian), who were recruited through the Diabetic Association. Data was collected using a semi-structed interview guide. The interview sessions were recorded verbatim, and the data was then analysed using thematic analysis to extract relevant themes and sub-themes. Two factors, namely, level of education and type of healthcare treatment received, was found contributed to the participants awareness and knowledge of diabetes. The stress associated with diabetes management was found to affect the participants psychologically which reflects that the disease not only has physical effects but other emotional and social ramifications as well. Moreover, the study documented the salience of strong family support and diabetes management. Cultural practices were also identified as a factor that influenced the management of diabetes. Some participants also identified their religious faith, particularly prayer as being a significant support system, which brought peace and calm to their lives and enabled them to cope with their condition.
Nuevos registros sanitarios en oncología en Colombia durante la pandemia COVID-19. Parte 1: antineoplásicos orales, agentes citotóxicos y anticuerpos monoclonales excluyendo inhibidores de punto de control inmunológico
Authors: Lema Medina Mauricio , Llinás Néstor , Bravo Andrés , Hernández Juan Camilo
Published: August 2023

Durante la pandemia por COVID-19 se obtuvo aprobación regulatoria o expansión de indicación para varios agentes antineoplásicos en Colombia. Simultáneamente, por diversos motivos, la comunidad médica en ejercicio tuvo dificultades para el acceso a información actualizada de estas nuevas indicaciones. Objetivo: realizar una revisión de las nuevas aprobaciones por parte del Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (Invima) para agentes antineoplásicos originales con aprobación expedida entre marzo de 2020 y mayo de 2022. Métodos: se realiza búsqueda de nuevas indicaciones de medicamentos originales orales (incluyendo terapia dirigida y terapia endocrina), agentes citotóxicos y anticuerpos monoclonales antineoplásicos (excluyendo inhibidores de punto de control inmunológico que se abordan en la Parte 2. Además, se solicita el registro de las nuevas aprobaciones Invima a las diez empresas farmacéuticas con representación en Colombia, y en la plataforma electrónica del Invima mientras estuvo disponible. Para información de costos se consulta la Circular 12 para medicamentos regulados o los precios de referencia del Sistema de Información de Precios de Medicamentos (SISMED) para medicamentos no regulados. Se realiza una breve revisión de la literatura acerca de cada indicación con énfasis en diseño, desenlaces primarios y toxicidades grado 3 o mayor, junto con su costo estimado en Colombia. Resultados: se documenta la aprobación regulatoria o expansión en su indicación en Colombia de 13 medicamentos basados en estudios fase 3, que mostraron beneficio en supervivencia libre de progresión (o supervivencia libre de enfermedad para enfermedad no metastásica) o supervivencia global. Se incluyen antagonistas de receptor androgénico apalutamida y darolutamida; medicamentos inhibidores de kinasas y terapia dirigida como abemaciclib, cabozantinib, ixazomib, lenvatinib, osimertinib, regorafenib, larotrectinib, olaparib, pertuzumab, venetoclax, así como eribulina, un agente citotóxico. Las aprobaciones expanden las opciones terapéuticas en Colombia para cáncer de próstata, cáncer de mama, cáncer de tiroides, carcinoma hepatocelular y cáncer renal. La mayoría de indicaciones nuevas fueron en el contexto de cáncer avanzado, pero también hubo estudios en estadios tempranos. Conclusión: la expansión del número y ámbito de aprobaciones regulatorias de agentes antineoplásicos en Colombia significa una oportunidad de beneficio adicional para pacientes con cáncer.
Nuevos registros sanitarios en oncología en Colombia durante la pandemia COVID-19. Parte 2: inhibidores de punto de control inmunológico
Authors: Lema Medina Mauricio , Llinás Néstor , Bravo Andrés , Hernández Juan Camilo
Published: August 2023

Durante la pandemia por COVID-19 se obtuvo aprobación regulatoria o expansión de indicación para varios inhibidores de punto de control inmunológico en cáncer en Colombia. Simultáneamente, por diversos motivos la comunidad médica en ejercicio tuvo dificultades para el acceso a información actualizada de estas nuevas indicaciones. Objetivo: realizar una revisión de las nuevas aprobaciones por parte del Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (Invima) para inhibidores de punto de control inmunológico con aprobación expedida entre marzo de 2020 y mayo de 2022. Métodos: se realiza búsqueda de nuevas indicaciones de inhibidores de punto de control inmunológico en el sitio web del Invima y en medios de comunicación. Para información de costos se consulta la Circular 12 para medicamentos regulados o los precios de referencia del Sistema de Información de Precios de Medicamentos (SISMED) para medicamentos no regulados. Se realiza una breve revisión de la literatura acerca de cada indicación con énfasis en diseño, desenlaces primarios y toxicidades grado 3 o mayor, junto con su costo estimado en Colombia. Resultados: se encontraron nuevas indicaciones terapéuticas para ipilimumab (anti-CTLA4), nivolumab (anti-PD1), pembrolizumab (anti-PD1), atezolizumab (anti-PD-L1), durvalumab (anti-PD-L1) y avelumab (anti-PD-L1). Se aprobaron nueve nuevas indicaciones entre marzo de 2020 y mayo de 2022. Pembrolizumab obtuvo cuatro nuevas indicaciones, incluyendo en cáncer colorrectal con inestabilidad microsatelital o deficiencia de reparación de ajustes de ADN, cáncer de mama triple negativo, cáncer esofágico y linfoma de Hodgkin. La combinación de atezolizumab y bevacizumab se indica en cáncer hepatocelular avanzado. Ipilimumab más nivolumab (y quimioterapia) se aprueban para cáncer de pulmón de células no pequeñas metastásico. Durvalumab junto con quimioterapia se indica en cáncer de pulmón de células pequeñas estadio extendido. Avelumab se aprueba en mantenimiento de cáncer urotelial avanzado y junto con axitinib en cáncer de células renales metastásico. Las toxicidades observadas en los estudios de registro son las esperadas para esta clase de agentes. Conclusión: la expansión del número y ámbito de aprobaciones regulatorias de inhibidores de punto de control inmunológico en Colombia significa una oportunidad de beneficio adicional para pacientes con cáncer.
Perfil microbiológico en pacientes con mieloma múltiple que presentaron neutropenia febril durante trasplante autólogo de precursores hematopoyéticos: descripción de una serie de casos
Authors: Herrera Rueda Guillermo Andrés , Herrera Blandón Deisy Johana , Saldarriaga Bedoya Kevin , Cardona Molina Angélica , Karduss Urueta Amado José
Published: August 2023

Las unidades de trasplante de precursores hematopoyéticos deben conocer su perfil epidemiológico con el fin de ajustar los protocolos de antibiótico en neutropenia febril.   Objetivo: describir los aislamientos microbiológicos relacionados con los eventos de neutropenia febril de una serie de casos de pacientes con mieloma múltiple durante la hospitalización por trasplante autólogo de precursores hematopoyéticos. Métodos: se realizó un análisis descriptivo de datos retrospectivos de una serie de 62 pacientes con neutropenia febril, hospitalizados por trasplante autólogo de precursores hematopoyéticos durante el periodo comprendido entre el 1° de enero del 2020 y junio del 2021. Resultados: el 50 % de los pacientes tuvo un foco infeccioso documentado, de los cuales el 70.9 % fue por prueba microbiológica positiva y el restante por razón clínica. De aquellos identificados por laboratorio, la bacteriemia fue el principal foco (19/62), seguida por la gastroenterocolitis (9/31). De los microorganismos aislados en hemocultivo el más frecuente fue S. epidermidis (14/19). Conclusiones: la mitad de los pacientes con neutropenia febril presentaron foco infeccioso documentado, la mayor parte bacteriemia por cocos Gram positivos coagulasa negativa, con baja prevalencia de gérmenes Gram negativos y de hongos. Independiente del subtipo de aislamiento hubo una baja prevalencia de desenlaces adversos en este grupo de pacientes.
Comparative Analysis on the Integration of Strategic Environments in the Retail Sector from the Perspective of Innovation Management
Authors: Caram Fabio Santo , Ribeiro Rosinei Batista , Simões Eliane Antonio , Formigoni Alexandre , Luciano Érik Leonel , Silva Caio Fernando da
Published: August 2023

The changes in the consumer profile make more and more retailers incorporate innovative strategies to boost and maintain high performance in the market. With this focus, this work seeks to answer the following research question: Would it be possible to identify which innovations are adopted by the two largest retailers in Brazil in order to enable implementation in small and medium-sized companies? The objective is to comparatively analyze the integration of strategic environments in the retail sector of these two retailers from the perspective of innovation management, specifically to describe the innovations implemented, analyzed and compared from the perspective of Innovation Management and Strategic Management. As a methodology, it was adopted as a strategy to carry out a systematic literature review in order to create a solid scientific theoretical basis and a case study of two retail chains analyzing and comparing the innovations that were implemented. The results showed the importance that retail has for consumers, companies, society and the country's economy and showed an increase in sales through the online system in billing, reduction in operations and diversification in the commercialization of products, contributing to the management of the chain. supply and sustainability.
The Impact of Dollarization on Consumption and Savings Behavior in Dili Timor-Leste (Case Study: Permanent Civil Servants)
Authors: Belo Teresa Freitas , Freitas Jorge Ribeiro , Monteiro Aderito Lino , Kana Djo Leni Marlina , Marques Domingos Locatelli
Published: August 2023

Dollarization is adopting the U.S. dollar as the currency of choice in a foreign country. A small nominal value of the dollar pushed the price in the market becomes more expensive. Coupled with the community of Dili, Timor-Leste that the behavior of consumption is very high because it always gives more priority to their culture. Saving behavior of Timorese people affect by three factors: the low price (using U.S dollar), income and culture. Therefore, this research aims to identified the effect of dollarization on consumption behavior and saving behavior of permanent civil servants in Dili, Timor-Leste.  We use 315 samples in our research and the data collection through questionnaires. SMART-PLS 3.0 was used to test hypothesis. The result showed that dollarization has the positive and significant effect on the consumption behavior of permanent civil servants in Dili, Timor-Leste. Therefore, dollarization has positive and significant effect on saving behavior of permanent civil servants in Dili, Timor-Leste.
Inventario participativo de los recursos gastronómicos tradicionales de Amatlán de Cañas (Nayarit, México), como base para el diseño de una ruta de gastronomía tradicional
Authors: Carvajal Hermosillo Wendy Guadalupe , López Murillo Jorge Hammurabi , Ramírez Silva Juan Pablo
Published: August 2023

El inventario participativo de los recursos gastronómicos tradicionales es una herramienta útil para el diseño de una ruta de gastronomía tradicional. Este proceso implica la participación de la comunidad local en la identificación de los recursos gastronómicos propios de la región, así como en la promoción y preservación de la cultura gastronómica local. Para ello, la elaboración del inventario gastronómico a partir de una metodología participativa y etnográfica permitió identificar los elementos culturales que dan sustento a la gastronomía tradicional de Amatlán de Cañas, en base a los cuales se realizará el diseño de la ruta. En resumen, el inventario participativo es una herramienta valiosa para el diseño de una ruta gastronómica que promueva y preserve la cultura gastronómica local.