bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factores asociados al número de nacimientos en mujeres de edad fértil en Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad Politecnica Estatal del Carchi, HIDALGO-OLMEDO Byron G. , MENESES-FREIRE Manuel A. ,   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo
Published: November 2024

El estudio examina los factores demográficos y sociales que influyen en la tasa de natalidad en Ecuador entre 2018 y 2022. Utiliza un enfoque cuantitativo basado en datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) y otras fuentes relevantes. Se aplicó un modelo de regresión múltiple para identificar las relaciones entre la tasa de natalidad y variables como el matrimonio, el nivel educativo y el empleo remunerado. Los resultados sugieren que el matrimonio y el analfabetismo aumentan la tasa de natalidad, mientras que la educación superior y el empleo remunerado la disminuyen significativamente.
Material educativo en lenguas originarias para la Educación Intercultural Bilingüe en el altiplano puneño, Perú
Authors:   Institución Educativa Particular Adventista Príncipe de Paz, BARRAGAN Tatiana E. , MAMANI Gladys D. ,   Universidad Peruana Unión, BAUTISTA Edson V. ,   Universidad Peruana Unión, OBLITAS Sheridan E. ,   Universidad Peruana Unión, TORRES Julissa
Published: November 2024

El objetivo fue analizar la percepción de 50 docentes de instituciones rurales peruanas de
enseñanza intercultural bilingüe sobre el material educativo bilingüe (quechua), durante el primer trimestre del 2024. Se aplicó análisis multivariado, Alfa de Cronbach y Omega de McDonald para el instrumento, así como análisis de correlación de Pearson y análisis estadístico de medias para las correlaciones. Los resultados muestran validez del instrumento y consistencia de sus correlaciones. Concluyendo que las políticas educativas interculturales y material educativo son insuficientes.
Percepciones de los estudiantes sobre la diversificación de estrategias en la formación inicial docente
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Temuco, DAMM Ximena , VILLENA Leonor C. ,   Universidad Católica de Temuco, SAAVEDRA July H. ,   Universidad Católica de Temuco, GUTIERREZ-SALDIVIA XIMENA , SAEZ Dyksa E. , MOYA Beatriz A. ,   Universidad Católica de Temuco
Published: November 2024

El objetivo del estudio fue identificar los significados que los estudiantes atribuyen a la implementación de estrategias diversificadas en un curso de educación inclusiva de una carrera de educación diferencial. La metodología fue cualitativa, la técnica de recogida de datos fue grupo focal y la técnica de análisis codificación abierta. Los resultados demuestran que los estudiantes identificaron que la implementación de estrategias diversificadas posibilitaron una mayor autonomía, generaron espacios de colaboración entre pares, y contrastaron con experiencias de enseñanza-aprendizaje tradicionales previas.
Validación del cuestionario para el estudio de la competencia digital de los estudiantes de educación superior (CDAES) en la comunidad peruana
Authors:   Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, VASQUEZ Amado E. , CHUQUISENGO Edison ,   Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, VALENCIA Edith ,   Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola,   Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, SANTOS Percy A.
Published: November 2024

El objetivo del estudio es validar el instrumento de medición de Competencias Digitales del Alumnado de Educación Superior (CDAES) para identificar las habilidades y capacidades digitales de estudiantes universitarios peruanos. El instrumento fue aplicado a 210 estudiantes del I ciclo de una universidad privada peruana. Los resultados obtenidos muestras indicadores altos en cada dimensión evaluada. Se concluye que la aplicación del cuestionario de competencias digitales permite conocer las habilidades digitales de los estudiantes que inician su formación universitaria.
Characteristics of patients with severe Covid-19 infection admitted at El Kerma Hospital – CHU Oran – Algeria
Authors: MESSID BOUZIANE MEFLAH Houria , MOUFFOK Nadjet , TERKI Khadîdja , BENZOUBARA Samira , BELKADI Sid ahmed , BENSAADOUN Fatima Zohra , ZAOUI Farouk , BESBES Fatima Zohra , DAOUD Souad , BENRABAH Lydia
Published: November 2024

Objective: The purpose of this work was to describe the characteristics of patients
with severe Covid-19 infection treated at the Oran Hospital in Algeria. Methods: This
is a retrospective descriptive study of cases of severe SARS-COV-2 infection
hospitalized at El kerma – CHU Oran hospital , for a period of 04 months, from July
01, 2021 to October 31, 2021 (period that corresponds to the wave of the DELTA
variant). Results: We collected 498 cases of severe Covid-19 infection, 50% were
over 60 years of age with male predominance (58%), the average length of
hospitalization was 12 9 days, more than half had comorbidities, The most common
was hypertension, followed by diabetes. Clinical signs were dominated by the triad :
asthenia (72.5%), fever (65%) and aches (59%). The main biological abnormalities
observed were increased inflammation marker (PRC), hyperglycemia and
lymphopenia. The trend was favourable for 71% of cases. Conclusion: Clinical
manifestations and some biological parameters were similar to the presentation of the
Left atrial myxoma presenting as acute coronary syndrome without ST-segment elevation. A case report
Authors: LAKEHAL Redha , BOUKARROUCHA Radouane
Published: November 2024

Cardiac myxoma is a rare primary cardiac tumor, most often symptomatic. Its
diagnosis relies primarily on echocardiography. Left atrial myxoma, as a rare benign
cardiac tumor, can lead to acute coronary syndrome through coronary embolization.
In this case, we present a 69-year-old woman who presented with acute coronary
syndrome without ST-segment elevation. During echocardiographic evaluation, a
mass measuring 4 cm in its longest axis was found in the left atrium. The mass was
surgically excised, and its pathology was consistent with a myxoma. Following
resection, the patient had a favorable outcome. Treatment remains primarily surgical,
associated with low morbidity and mortality. Long-term prognosis is usually favorable;
however, recurrence remains possible, warranting regular echocardiographic
surveillance.
Accidental Levothyroxine Ingestion in Children: A Report of Two Cases
Authors: BICHA Samia , ABDENNOUR Sara , BOUHDJILA Abderrachid
Published: November 2024

Poisoning with Levothyrox is rare in children. An overdose of levothyroxine can have
serious consequences, including seizures and cardiac issues, which require close
monitoring. However, some reports show that even low dosages may cause serious
events such as seizures, thyroid storm, and coma. Acute ingestions of levothyroxine
of less than 5 mg generally result in mild symptoms. Nevertheless, tonic-clonic
seizures have been reported with a dosage of 3.6 mg of levothyroxine. In this study,
we present two cases of previously healthy children who accidentally ingested thyroid
hormones. The cases involved two healthy 3- and 4-year-old children ingesting
levothyroxine (75μg per tablet), resulting in exposures of 1500 μg and 2250 μg. Both
exhibited mild symptoms such as sinus tachycardia. No specific treatment was
needed, and they fully recovered by Day 30 with regular monitoring.
Epidemiological, clinical, biological and radiological study of Covid-19 during the third wave in a region of eastern Algeria
Authors: RIGHI Nora , Rahmoun Loubna , HAMOUD Souad , SLIMANI Samy
Published: November 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a global health crisis since the detection of the new
strain of coronavirus called SARS-Cov-2, which currently represents a great challenge
for health systems in many countries in the world. Objective. To describe the
epidemiological, clinical and paraclinical characteristics of patients admitted at the
expanded home-based hospitalization (HBH) Covid-19 unit during the third wave.
Materials and methods. This is a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study of
patients suspected, probable or confirmed of Covid-19 disease as well as their family
circle, admitted at the extended Covid-19 HBH unit in Batna, Algeria, over a period of
three months from 01 June to 31 August, 2021. Results. 669 patients were collected
during the 3rd wave during which the Delta variant had taken over. The median age
was 60 years (16-99), with a slight male predominance (50.2%). 62.2% of patients
were classified as confirmed, 29.1% as probable and 8.7% as suspected. The severe
form represented approximately 30% of cases. The evolution was favorable in 78% of
cases. We deplored ten deaths, i.e. a fatality rate of 1.5%. Conclusion. The evolution
of covid-19 is unpredictable, only early medical care can reduce morbidity and
mortality.
Contribution of noninvasive ventilation in the treatment of COPD decompensation
Authors: CHIBANE Abdelaziz , HAKIMI Abdel Malek , HEMAMID Habiba , MOUSSAOUI Hiba , MOSBAH Nabil , SALEM Houacine
Published: November 2024

Objective. The primary objective was to determine the success rate of non-invasive
ventilation (NIV) treatment. Success was defined as avoidance of tracheal intubation
and survival in intensive care. Material and method. We carried out a prospective
observational study including 33 consecutive patients in the intensive care unit of Sétif
University Hospital over a period of 12 months. Patient data were compared between
admission and 2 hours and between NIV failure/success groups. Results. The
average age was 77,6 ± 8,9 years and the IGS 2 was 42,1 ± 10,5. Data were collected
for as long as the NIV was applied. On admission pH, PaCO2, and PaO2 were 7,24 ±
0,12, 70 ± 23 mm Hg and 54,6 ± 9,6 respectively. Clinically, all patients presented
signs of struggle; cyanosis in 48,5% of them. Success rate of NIV was 66,6%. The
drop-in respiratory rate and the disappearance of signs of respiratory struggle and
cyanosis from the second hour were associated with the success of NIV (p<0.001).
The improvement in PaCO2 at the 2nd hour was a predictive factor of success (OR,
95% CI: 0,36: [0,17-0,79], p<0.0001) and the absence of improvement in the
PaO2/FIO2 ratio was a risk factor for failure (OR, 95% CI: 8,0; [2,0-31,48]). The
mortality rate in intensive care was 18,2%. NIV failure does not increase mortality.
Conclusion. Applied NIV reduces the need for tracheal intubation in patients with
COPD decompensation. The success of NIV is a powerful predictor of survival in
intensive care.
Role of Kiratatikta in the Management of Garbhini Chardi with Special Reference to Emesis Gravidarum
Authors: Dr. Pramod U. Raut  , Dr. Shilpa P. Raut
Published: November 2024

Garbhini Chardi (Emesis Gravidarum) is one of the common symptom found in obstetric practice 50% of all pregnant women suffer from vomiting in pregnancy most probably found in first trimester. In this era where life style and status of woman has changed woman shares equal responsibilities like males in almost all fields. Pregnant women’s have to act both in house as well as at their working place. In this condition vomiting in pregnancy which interferes or affects with woman’s normal daily life. If not treated well early or in time It also affects the quality of life of pregnant woman and pregnancy out comes. In some cases this condition needs hospitalization and in emergency even termination of pregnancy. In Ayurveda has described many formulations for the management of Garbhini Chardi. In this study Kiratatikta with Sharkara has evaluated for its efficacy in the management of Garbhini Chardi
Review on Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacovigilance: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Dhadge Kirti Ramesh  , Fulsundar Apeksha
Published: November 2024

Due to the clever gathering and reporting of individual case safety reports, as well as the increased awareness and involvement of patients and healthcare professionals, the number of suspected adverse event reports in the PV database has grown exponentially. The PV case processing cycle starts with data collection, data entry, initial checking completeness and validity, coding, medical assessment for causality expectedness, severity, and seriousness, subsequently submitting report, quality checking followed by data storage and maintenance. Artificial intelligence (AI) in health care has been very impressive in specialties that rely heavily on the interpretation of medical images. The focus should be a collaborative approach of technical expertise (people) combined with intelligent technology (processes) to augment human talent that meets the objective of the PV system and benefit all stakeholders. AI technology should enhance human intelligence rather than substitute human experts. This review describes the benefits and the outstanding scientific, technological, and policy issues, and the maturity of AI tools for full automation in the context to the Indian health-care system
Phishing Email Detection and Reporting System
Authors: Prof. Rahul P. Bembade  , Diya Debbarma  , Aparna Murkute  , Varada Joshi  , Aditya Borawake
Published: November 2024

Phishing attacks remain a significant threat to cybersecurity, compromising sensitive information and causing substantial financial losses. This paper presents a comprehensive phishing email detection and reporting system designed to identify and mitigate phishing attempts effectively. Leveraging a combination of machine learning algorithms and natural language processing, the system analyzes email content, sender reputation, and embedded URLs to accurately differentiate phishing emails from legitimate ones. Additionally, a streamlined reporting mechanism allows users to flag suspicious emails, enabling real-time feedback and continuous system improvement. Our approach demonstrates high accuracy and efficiency, outperforming several baseline models in both detection rate and speed. This research highlights the need for integrated phishing defenses in email systems and provides insights into how user reports can enhance detection capabilities. Future directions include refining model adaptability and implementing automated threat intelligence sharing across organizations.
O IDEÁRIO CIDADE-JARDIM E SUAS CONTRADIÇÕES SOCIOESPACIAIS NA CIDADE DE CAMPINAS-SP
Authors: Hayashi Vaz de Arruda Thais , Duarte Paes Maria Tereza
Published: November 2024

Os bairros Nova Campinas, Vila Iza e Chácara da Barra, localizados na cidade de Campinas-SP, foram projetados pelo engenheiro e urbanista Jorge de Macedo Vieira, entre os anos 1945 e 1950. Os loteamentos seguiram o modelo urbanístico bairro-jardim e foram criados durante a implementação do Plano de Melhoramentos Urbanos na cidade. Este artigo analisa criticamente a implantação destes bairros, objetivando revelar a introdução da concepção Cidade-Jardim na cidade de Campinas. Para isso, consideramos as articulações e as contradições socioespaciais entre o ideário cidade-jardim praticado pelo engenheiro projetista, os preceitos estabelecidos na legislação e pelo plano de urbanismo então vigente, e os interesses dos agentes imobiliários dos loteamentos. O artigo apresenta a evolução dos bairros e suas atuais condições na malha urbana da cidade, a fim de analisar o modo como a dinâmica socioespacial alterou a manifestação da morfologia bairro-jardim em Campinas.
PANORAMA DO CENÁRIO ENERGÉTICO DA ÚLTIMA FRONTEIRA ELÉTRICA RORAIMA
Authors: Zambonin Roseli Vieira , Cavalcante Maria Madalena de Aguiar
Published: November 2024

O sistema elétrico brasileiro é formado por sistema interligado e isolado. Sistema Interligado Nacional (SIN), se estende por quase todo o território, é responsável por atender 98,3 % da população brasileira, em sua maioria com energia advinda de hidrelétricas. Os sistemas isolados estão localizados em áreas mais remotas, principalmente na Amazônia, atende aproximadamente 13% da população e é sustentado por óleo diesel. Esse sistema configura Roraima como a última fronteira elétrica, pois é o único estado brasileiro que não está inserido ao SIN. O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar o cenário energético no estado de Roraima, localizado no extremo norte brasileiro. A metodologia, utilizada baseou-se na pesquisa de dados secundários através da análise documental e publicações científicas. Em 2021, houve um forte investimento em energia solar fotovoltaica, concentrados em Boa Vista, na classe residencial. Em 2022, além da energia solar, outras fontes estão sendo testadas para possivelmente substituir o óleo diesel, dentre elas: gás natural, biomassa e biodiesel. Nota-se, com esses investimentos, uma transição energética no Estado, no entanto é necessário maior atenção do poder público na infraestrutura e no acesso a esse recurso.
ANÁLISE DA INTERFACE SUSCETIBILIDADE, RISCO E PLANEJAMENTO URBANO: ESTUDO DE CASO DOS INSTRUMENTOS POLÍTICOS DE SÃO JOÃO DEL-REI/ MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Barbosa Ribeiro Ferreira André , Aparecida Zacharias Andréa , Da Silva Cardozo Francielle , Magalhães Fonseca Bráulio
Published: November 2024

Os estudos e discussões sobre o planejamento urbano direcionado à prevenção de riscos e desastres têm sido crescentes nas últimas décadas, sobretudo, a partir da Constituição Federal de 1988, do Estatuto da Cidade e, também, da frequência com que fenômenos naturais, como inundações e deslizamentos, passaram a atingir as cidades. Apesar disso, são poucos os municípios preparados estrutural e tecnicamente para prevenir e agir diante dessas situações. Muitos deles nem associam ou inserem a temática “suscetibilidade” aos planos e políticas de planejamento, favorecendo a ampliação das áreas de risco. Diante disso, esse estudo apresenta uma investigação e análise da presença, ou não, desse tema nos planos e políticas de planejamento urbano de São João del-Rei/MG.
IMPACTOS DAS MUDANÇAS DE COBERTURA VEGETAL NO SALDO DE RADIAÇÃO E FLUXO DE CALOR NO SOLO NOS TABULEIROS COSTEIROS DE ALAGOAS
Authors: Silva Luan Santos de Oliveira , Silva Junior Rosiberto Salustiano da , Querino Carlos Alexandre Santos , Lopes Júnior José Marcelo , Moura Marcos Antonio Lima
Published: November 2024

O Estado de Alagoas tem uma área de 11,12% destinada ao cultivo de cana-de-açúcar. O fluxo de calor no solo (FCS) é um importante componente do saldo de radiação (Rn) e ambos sofrem variações com a mudança da cobertura vegetal. O experimento foi realizado em uma área experimental de cultivo de cana de açúcar, no município de Rio Largo (09°28’03’’ S, 35°49’49’’ W), no período de novembro/2017 a novembro de 2018, com o propósito de caracterizar FCS e Rn sob condições de diferentes graus de cobertura vegetal do solo nos Tabuleiros Costeiros de Alagoas. As componentes do saldo de radiação foram medidas por um saldo radiômetro modelo CNR1 da Kipp e Zonen, enquanto o FCS foi medido por três placas do modelo HFT-3 (REBS, Campbell Scientific Inc., EUA), as quais foram instaladas a uma profundidade de 0,05 metros. A transmitância atmosférica (Kt) predominante foi de céu parcialmente nublados (54,70%). A precipitação, juntamente com a nebulosidade, radiação solar incidente e cobertura do terreno interferiram no ciclo sazonal do saldo de radiação (Rn) e fluxo de calor no solo (FCS). O impacto, em termos médios, da retirada da cobertura vegetal no Rn foi quase nulo, enquanto no FCS foi de 437% no período diurno e 240% no noturno.
CONSOLIDAÇÃO DO CAPITALISMO INDUSTRIAL E DO ESTADO CAPITALISTA BRASILEIRO: A DIVISÃO REGIONAL DE 1942 COMO INSÍGNIA DO PROJETO DE (RE)ORDENAMENTO TERRITORIAL
Authors: Alves Deborah Cristina , Martins de Souza Rita de Cassia
Published: November 2024

O presente trabalho realiza uma breve explanação acerca dos aspectos e intencionalidades que subjazem à primeira divisão regional do território brasileiro, em 1942. Esse modelo regional que emerge durante o Estado Novo insere-se em um contexto de contundentes transformações da sociedade brasileira, trata-se da articulação das bases que sustentaram a constituição do capitalismo industrial e do Estado capitalista brasileiro. Desse modo, o propósito deste texto é demonstrar como a articulação de um modelo teórico para o ordenamento do território brasileiro serviu ao projeto de instrumentalização do espaço nacional visando a promoção da consolidação do capitalismo industrial no País.
WEBCafé com Literatura: uma proposta de incentivo à leitura nas redes sociais
Authors: Vilela da Silva José Rafael , Moura Jeani Delgado Paschoal , Dalto Carlos Cassiano
Published: November 2024

As mídias sociais adquiriram expressiva relevância no mundo atual, permitindo a comunicação e interação entre as pessoas, o compartilhamento de inúmeras informações, assim como a troca de ideias, opiniões, pontos de vista e experiências sobre variados temas. Nesse sentido, as mídias podem contribuir na difusão de práticas de incentivo à leitura e de formação de novos leitores, como podemos constatar com os resultados do Projeto "WEBCafé com Literatura” desenvolvido no ano de 2020 pelo Programa de Educação Tutorial (PET) de Geografia da Universidade Estadual de Londrina – UEL. As mídias sociais (Facebook e Instagram) foram utilizadas como uma estratégia para a divulgação de práticas de leitura de obras literárias. Os resultados observados evidenciam que o ambiente das mídias sociais com sua atratividade, alcance e capilaridade possui significativo potencial na difusão de obras literárias, incentivo à leitura e formação de novos leitores.
Does Managerial Commitment Mediate Budgeting Practices and Financial Performance Relationships in 3D Printing Smmes?
Authors: Agbemava Edinam , Prosper Agbanu Gameli , Sampson Junior Afrifa , Agyemang-Duah Mathew Opoku , Glate Stanley Nelvis
Published: November 2024

This study examined the mediating effect of managerial commitment on the relationships between budgeting practices and financial performance among 3D printing SMMEs in South Africa. The study used the stratified and purposive sampling techniques to select 250 managers and employees of 3D printing SMMEs in South Africa. The results of the study showed that a significant negative relationship exists between budget planning and financial performance, while a non-significant positive relationship exists between budget participation and financial performance. Significant positive relationships exist between budget planning and managerial commitment, budget participation and managerial commitment and also managerial commitment and financial performance. Managerial commitment mediates the relationship between budget planning and financial performance as well as budget participation and financial performance. The study recommends that 3D printing SMMEs must leverage on managerial commitment to enhance their budgeting practices and financial performance.
Use of scintigraphy in rheumatology
Authors: Matryba Magdalena , Wisłowska Małgorzata
Published: November 2024

Badanie scyntygraficzne to prosta nieinwazyjna technika obrazowania wykorzystująca rozmaite radioznaczniki do diagnostyki wielu schorzeń. W pracy przedstawiono jej zastosowanie w wybranych chorobach reumatycznych oparte na dotychczasowych doświadczeniach klinicznych wielu ośrodków medycznych, z uwzględnieniem zalet i wad takiego obrazowania w zależności od wybranej jednostki chorobowej.
Informatieverschaffing over continuïteit in het jaarverslag en de controleverklaring
Authors: Brouwer Arjan , van der Reijden Nina , Meijn Deborah
Published: November 2024

De jaarrekening wordt opgesteld op basis van continuïteitsveronderstelling, tenzij discontinuïteit onontkoombaar is. De vereisten voor accountants zijn vanaf controlejaar 2022 uitgebreid met een paragraaf over continuïteit. De toelichtingsvereisten voor de onderneming zijn echter niet uitgebreid. Bedrijven moeten alleen informatie verstrekken bij materiële onzekerheden, zoals bepaald door nationale en internationale richtlijnen. In dit artikel onderzoeken we de informatieverschaffing over continuïteit in jaarverslagen van Nederlandse ondernemingen. Uit het onderzoek blijkt dat de informatie vaak beperkt is.
Toelichting van grondslagen: keeping clutter
Authors: Kamp Bart , van der Tas Leo
Published: November 2024

Een veel gehoorde kritiek op de toelichting van de jaarrekeningen is dat deze te veel de standaarden kopieert en te weinig bedrijfsspecifiek is. In reactie daarop heeft de International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) een aanpassing gedaan in IAS 1 Presentatie van de jaarrekening, met het doel meer focus te leggen op de materiële grondslagen. Deze wijziging is van toepassing voor jaarrekeningen vanaf 2023. Wij stellen vast dat de invloed van deze wijziging in 2023 op Nederlandse beursgenoteerde ondernemingen beperkt is geweest. Vermoedelijk door de inherente aarzeling bij verschaffers en accountants om informatie in de jaarrekening te schrappen en het gebrek aan afdwingbaarheid van de nieuwe regelgeving. Bij gevolg bevatten jaarrekeningen nog steeds niet-materiële informatie die meer ballast (‘clutter’) is dan dat deze van toegevoegde waarde is.
For the sake of nature – a study on biodiversity reporting by Dutch listed companies
Authors: Maas Karen , Thijssens Thomas , Nandram Kavita
Published: November 2024

As the attention for climate change has grown in recent years, the topic of biodiversity loss has become increasingly relevant. The importance of biodiversity is reflected in the requirements stated in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (2022). 2024 is the year in which CSRD and ESRS are effective, implying that the first reports that must be compliant (by large listed companies) will be published in 2025. This article reflects on how and to what extent Dutch large listed companies already address the topic of biodiversity in their annual reports one year before they must comply with the CSRD (2024). Our research shows that many companies are aware of biodiversity issues. However, many companies have to further specify their policy, strategy, actions and targets by next year.
First year’s application of IFRS 17 in the financial statements of European insurance companies
Authors: ter Hoeven Ralph , Borelli Antonio , van Vlijmen Pelle
Published: November 2024

In this article we provide the results of European insurers’ first time application of IFRS 17 ‘Insurance Contracts’. We have selected a sample of 24 large European insurers and analysed the disclosure in their 2023 annual reports of this first application of significantly changed principles in the accounting for insurance contracts. At the date of transition most insurance companies reported a decrease in opening equity, although the reasons for the difference are hard to compare due to the various policies that IFRS 4 allowed and the different transition approaches used. We identified areas of improvement with regard to a further disaggregation of groups of portfolios, analyses of the changes related to the insurance liabilities and sensitivity analyses disclosures. The comparability between insurers in our sample is impeded by the use of options provided by IFRS 17 and by the EU. Half of the companies in our sample presented an (adjusted) operating result as alternative performance (profit) measure in which area explanations can be improved.
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT OF LAND PACKAGE COMPANIES IN CIUDAD DEL ESTE
Authors: Irala Olazar Luciana , Beatriz Benítez de Amarilla Silvia
Published: November 2024

The main purpose of this study was to analyze the current situation and logistics management of parcel distribution companies in Ciudad del Este during the 2022 school year. The methodology used qualitative descriptive research has been used, which has served to develop the most important aspects of this work, from the approach to the contracting of the results obtained in the interview conducted. The interview technique was applied in a population of 10 companies located in Ciudad del Este, of which 3 companies were taken for the application of the research, the surveys were directed to the managers and officials in charge of logistics management. The research work consists of four units. Unit 1: Logistics planning system. Unit 2: Distribution logistics. Unit 3: Distribution planning. Unit 4: Quality control. The findings indicated that the different units of the logistics process such as: inventory management, load distribution and transport managers, information flow and order processing, storage and distribution have a favorable influence on the logistics management of the companies studied. Based on the results in all companies, in order to achieve competitive advantages, a comprehensive logistics system is necessary that allows all processes to be carried out in an orderly and efficient manner, thus reducing costs, organizing processes, exercising control and improving each of the company's areas. With the constant improvement of transport, and the correct distribution of materials in the construction process, it will be more efficient and this will lead to a reduction in direct and indirect costs.
Agronomic response of six varieties of coffee (Coffea arabica L.) during the rainy and dry season
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, avenida Los Almendros y calle Pujilí sector la virgen, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales, carrera de Agronomía, Mallitasig Cajas Jostin Steven , Macías Campuzano Kevin Wladimir ,   Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, avenida Los Almendros y calle Pujilí sector la virgen, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales, carrera de Agronomía, Luna Murillo Ricardo Augusto ,   Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, avenida Los Almendros y calle Pujilí sector la virgen, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales, carrera de Agronomía, Chuquitarco Esmeralda Veronica Alexandra ,   Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, avenida Los Almendros y calle Pujilí sector la virgen, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales, carrera de Agronomía, Cedeño Aristega María Julieta ,   Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, avenida Los Almendros y calle Pujilí sector la virgen, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales, carrera de Agronomía
Published: November 2024

The research emphasizes the need to improve coffee production and sustainability. The study of the agronomic response of six coffee varieties (Coffea arabica) during the rainy and dry seasons under different climatic conditions in Guasaganda, with the aim of analyzing how factors intervene in growth and identifying the most suitable variety to optimize production. . The research was carried out at the "Sacha Wiwa" Experimental Center at an altitude of 510 meters, with an average annual temperature of 23ºC and sandy loam soil. The study used a completely randomized block design to evaluate six coffee varieties during the rainy and dry seasons. Variables measured included plant height, stem diameter, and number of branches. The results indicated that the Sarchimor variety had the highest plant height with 165.58cm in the rainy season and 188.07cm in the dry season, followed by Bourbon with 126.99cm in the rainy season and 141.54cm in the rainy season. The Geisha variety showed the best production in stem diameter with 3.02cm in the rainy season and 3.35cm in the dry season. Regarding the number of branches, Sarchimor with 30, 93, Catimor with 28.70 and Geisha with 30.30 had the best performance during the dry season, while Sarchimor with 35.64 and Geisha with 35.70 led during the season. rainy The study concludes that the Sarchimor and Geisha varieties demonstrated superior agronomic results, being suitable under the climatic conditions of Guasaganda.
Situații de predictibilitate a alternanțelor fonologice în materializarea opoziției de număr la substantive
Authors: Borș Monica
Published: November 2024

The article follows the situations involving predictability of phonological alternations, considering their large number. The difficulty of delimiting a radical (variable) common to forms from the same paradigm, the possibility of several ways of segmentation in the case of some nouns, the existence of morphological allomorphs leads to a complex system of alternations. Linguistic material is organized according to the morphonological conditioning that is the basis of the distribution in various contexts.
Autenticitate, transparență și credibilitate: o perspectivă etică asupra comunicării social media influencerilor
Authors: Mureșan Raluca
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to discuss the need to establish ethical standards to guide the social media influencer communication, an emerging field at the intersection of three established public communication fields: journalism, public relations, and advertising. Previous studies dedicated to the ethics of influencer communication focus on three major themes: authenticity, transparency and disclosure of sponsorship, themes that also appeared in the debates in Romania when the misconducts of some local influencers were covered by media.
Muzeele și cercetarea antropologică „la un click distanță”. Home culture și Art design: povești cusute „cu fitău pă jolj” (păretarele de bucătărie)
Authors: Burghele Camelia
Published: November 2024

The present article is based upon information gathered in the Sălaj villages, analyzed from an anthropological point of view. In the old traditional homes, wall carpets (a broadloom carpet on the wall) were fitted instead of paintings, greetings, or words of wisdom. This naïve combination of words and images meant to call to action or to praise speaks of the history of an era, of the evolution of textile techniques and industry, about the unspoken history of women and their place, about sawing and embroidering skills but also about the traditional mentality or the atmosphere in those households – about family, weds, love, cleanliness, hygiene, cooking skills or Christian holydays. We see here a cultural phenomenon that transcends ethnography or the study of traditional fabrics and opens horizons of study in the field of cultural and historical anthropology, sociology, private life history and even interior design.
O cercetare asupra fitonimelor românești create cu ajutorul termenului de origine latină „iarbă” III
Authors: Drăgulescu Radu
Published: November 2024

Our paper aims to reveal an inventory, an interpretation and a statistical analysis of Romanian names of plants which implicates the term „iarbă” (herb, grass), spread through the botanical terminology, a phenomenon which, as considered by E. Coşeriu is not enough highlighted (given that the individual speaker became creator of language / poetry whenever he named a flower. Botanical popular terminology has primarily a practical value, designating, distinguishing and categorizing elements of the plant kingdom within the given natural reign, but also has a high theoretical significance, especially for linguists, both by the ethimons to which they send back and by the metaphorical meanings the phytonims mostly have. Phytonys could be an important starting point in any kind of research, as they constitute a true linguistic and cultural heritage.
O PAPEL DA NUTRIÇÃO NA PREVENÇÃO DE DOENÇAS CRÔNICAS
Authors: PAULO ROBERTO DE CARVALHO CASTRO  , JOSÉ LÚCIO MONTEIRO WOLFF FILHO
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Nutrition is recognized as an essential factor in the prevention of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. This study addresses the benefits of healthy dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean and DASH diets, and the barriers to adherence to these practices, including inequalities in access to nutritious foods and the high prevalence of diets rich in ultra-processed foods. Material and Methods: A literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were consulted, and the selected articles analyzed dietary patterns, nutritional strategies, and their relationships with the prevention of chronic diseases. Results and Discussion: The review highlighted the effectiveness of balanced diets in reducing metabolic risk factors. However, structural challenges, such as the high cost of healthy foods and gaps in public policies, limit their implementation. Personalized interventions and nutritional education throughout the life cycle emerged as promising approaches. Intersectoral collaboration was deemed essential to creating healthier food environments. Conclusions: Nutrition transcends the field of health, representing a social and political commitment. Public policies, nutritional education, and integrated interventions are indispensable to addressing the global challenges of chronic diseases and transforming dietary patterns into a sustainable health promotion strategy.
Psychological development of schoolchildren and kindergardenchildren and self identification
Authors: DIANA POPA ANDA , SIMONA FLORINA BRANISTEANU
Published: November 2024

The mental development of schoolchildren and kindergartenchildren is provided largely by the family and any dysfunction of an economic-social or educational nature of the family causes disturbances in the childʼs development. The fi rst 7 years of life have a major role in the education. The educational style of the family leaves its mark on the way the child develop.The intellectual level of the children correlates positively with the level of emotional maturity of the parents.
Peace and Security Dynamics as A Result of Conflict Intervention by United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Authors: Kimathi Robert Koome , Okoth Pontian Godfrey , Matanga Frank Khachina
Published: November 2024

The study examines chronology and nature of external interventions, including peacekeeping missions, diplomatic initiatives, and economic engagement. By assessing both positive and negative consequences, the study explored how the conflict intervention has shaped the political landscape, security dynamics, and socio-economic conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Studies on or and around United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo with respect to conflict, peace and security, portray shortcomings bordering on ineffectiveness. This presents a serious paradox and a question on conflict intervention by MONUSCO’s peace and security processes. The study objective was to interrogate peace and security dynamics in the DRC as a result of the conflict intervention by MONUSCO. The study explored Liberal Theory, Power Theory and Theory of Functionalism from which a conceptual model was drawn. The study was conducted in Eastern DRC. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The target population was 49,871 with a unit of analysis of 21,105 civilians comprising 5052 refugees, 4053 internally displaced persons and 12,000 local traders, 16,161 MONUSCO staff, 7,895 from major none governmental organizations (NGOs), and 4,710 from the political class, the rebel groups, and immigration. The study adopted simple random stratified sampling, snowballing and purposive sampling strategies. The sample size was 384. The primary and secondary data were collected using questionnaires, focus group discussions, observation guides, and key informant interviews. Content analysis was done for all qualitative data; statistical data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study indicate that, MONUSCO is occupational and not an interventional force and that the government forces could handle the conflict in the DRC without MONUSCO. MONUSCO   is ineffective due to the long chain of command within the UN security system and that the International community wants MONUSCO to exit DRC. The study concludes that MONUSCO should exit the DRC in order to achieve peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). That MONUSCO’S presence in the DRC is both occupational and inconsequential. Therefore, MONUSCO has failed to intervene effectively in DRC and restore peace and security to a large extent. The study recommends that   MONUSCO's Operational Capacity be boosted to enhance its mandate to include more robust peace enforcement measures, including disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs for ex-combatants.
Structures of FM Radio Talk Shows Listened to by University Students in Eldoret Town, Kenya
Authors: Chebunet Philip Kiprotich , Kabaji Egara , Anyonje Lydia
Published: November 2024

The majority of the consumers of radio stations’ programming are the youth, most of whom are students in high schools, colleges, and universities. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to examine the structure of FM radio talk shows listened to by university students in Eldoret town. Uses and Gratifications theory guided this study. The study utilized a descriptive survey research design. The target population of the study were 3000 students from university campuses within Eldoret, and the sample size was 300. The researcher adopted a stratified sampling and simple random sampling technique to arrive at the sample that would best fit or present the intended purpose of the research. Data was collected using a questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques that included frequencies, percentages. The findings revealed that FM radio talk shows typically feature a mix of news, interviews, and light entertainment to engage listeners at the start of the day. The study established that interactive formats allowing listeners to call in with requests or opinions, countdown formats featuring popular music tracks, and narrative-driven programs were popular among respondents. The study findings from focus group discussion revealed that FM radio talk shows in Eldoret Town typically follow a similar format, often beginning with an opening segment where the host introduces the topic and guests. This is followed by an in-depth discussion led by the host, with opportunities for audience participation through call-ins, SMS messages, and social media interactions. Radio stations targeting university students should create a balanced format that includes a mix of news, interviews, and light entertainment. The study concluded that FM radio talk shows in Eldoret Town typically follow a similar format, with an opening segment, in-depth discussions led by the host, and opportunities for audience participation. The study recommended that Radio stations targeting university students should create a balanced format that includes a mix of news, interviews, light entertainment, structured segments, in-depth discussions, sports coverage, interactive formats, countdown formats, live performances, music genres, structured discussions, narrative-driven programs, informative segments, and light-hearted content.
Effect of Lending Innovation on the Financial Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Kosgei Naomi Jelagat , Alala Ondiek Benedict , Maingi Muli
Published: November 2024

Commercial banks have quickly recognized that lending innovation is a viable strategy for expanding formal financial services into the unbanked regions of the country, such as urban, rural or marginalized areas. In this regard, banks have continued to deploy huge investments in financial-based innovations and manpower training to handle the new technologies.  However, despite the numerous innovations that banks have adopted, a portion of them have kept on encountering a decline in market value, causing them to merge with others. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to ascertain the effect of the lending innovation on the financial performance of listed commercial banks in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive and correlational research designs. Twelve staff members from each bank were purposefully selected. The study utilized a questionnaire to collect primary data. The study assessed the validity of the study instrument using construct validity and content validity. To measure reliability, the Cronbach's alpha technique was employed. For statistical analysis of quantitative data, SPSS software version 22 was utilized. The results revealed that lending innovation had a significant positive effect on financial performance (β1=0.138, P=0.002). The study concluded that lending innovation has a significant positive effect on financial performance. The study recommended that listed commercial banks in Kenya should prioritize investment in lending innovation to enhance financial performance. This includes adopting innovative lending practices and technologies to improve service delivery and customer experience.
DESAFIOS DO PEDAGOGO NA SUPERVISÃO EDUCACIONAL
Authors: Silva Gláuber Antônio Nunes , Santos Maria Pricila Miranda dos
Published: November 2024

A educação brasileira vem sendo palco de grandes discussões e contradições, na medida em que influencia e é influenciada pelas ascendentes transformações ocorridas na sociedade; e, ao passo que, cada vez mais, exige-se qualificação e preparação educacional e investe-se “irrisoriamente” no sistema de ensino. Nesse quadro, o papel do pedagogo revela-se fundamental, sendo que ele, apesar de encontrar-se no meio de um “fogo cruzado”, deve buscar desempenhar seu papel de forma muito mais abrangente, preocupando-se essencialmente com a própria supervisão educacional, orientando, assessorando, priorizando o coletivo educacional e a promoção do cidadão crítico, participativo e transformador de sua realidade. Nessa ótica, o referido trabalho enfoca como objetivo básico apontar como o pedagogo vem desempenhando seu papel dentro da supervisão educacional; estabelecendo para a concretização desse intuito, estudos de ordem teórica, bem como observações na rotina do trabalho cotidiano. Conclui-se que o pedagogo sofre muitas restrições que acabam interferindo no trabalho realizado e o obrigam a desdobrar-se para desempenhar sua função social e promover uma educação de qualidade. Em consonância às informações adquiridas ao longo do trabalho, ao final são estabelecidas algumas considerações, através das quais se intenciona auxiliar outras pesquisas que venham a ser desencadeadas.
A MEDIDA CAUTELAR NA ADI 7.222: UMA ANÁLISE SOB A PERSPECTIVA DA ANÁLISE ECONÔMICA DO DIREITO
Authors: Lima Givanilson Bezerra de , Correia Jean Karlo de Barros , Lemos Junior Eloy Pereira , Lira Taciana Elisa Patriota Querino Paes de , Carvalho Maria Carolina Domingos Cursino , Azevedo Jefferson Cavalcanti de , Curvêlo João Paulo de Sousa , Angelim Glácio de Aquino Amorim Cabral
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo científico tem por escopo estudar a aplicação da análise econômica do direito na Medida Cautelar da Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade (ADI) nº 7.222. Desse modo, o presente trabalho busca analisar a referida decisão e perquirir se houve aplicação da Análise Econômica do Direito e se, as concepções desta, tais como eficiência e pragmatismo trouxeram o equilíbrio e eficácia à decisão judicial retromencionada. Para alcançar esse enfoque, a pesquisa buscou conceituar e trazer aspectos históricos do Controle de Constitucionalidade e seus sistemas no Brasil e a definição de Medida Cautelar em ADI. Pesquisou-se também sobre a luta dos profissionais de saúde, em especial, enfermeiros, dos técnicos de enfermagem, dos auxiliares de enfermagem e das parteiras para a aprovação do Projeto de Lei nº 2564/2020, que resultou na Lei 14.434/2022. Também se buscou os aspectos históricos da análise econômica do Direito, definição e conceito. Desta forma, conclui-se pela relevância pragmática da análise econômica do direito e sua importância para sociedade.
ODONTOLOGIA FORENSE: ANÁLISE DE MORDEDURAS EM CASOS DE ABUSOS E MAUS TRATOS INFANTIS
Authors: Matos Isabelle Oliveira Duarte , Lopes Heverton Dhouglas Soares , Reis Maria Vitória Moreira Frasão  , Chaves Júnior Mario Magno Pacífico , Macedo Thairiny Ariadna Melo de , Verde Giselle Maria Ferreira Lima
Published: November 2024

Esse artigo buscou analisar o papel do odontolegista na análise de mordeduras em casos de abusos e maus tratos infantis. Foram utilizados como bases de dados os indexadores Pubmed, Scielo e Lilacs para a seleção dos artigos, através dos descritores “dental”, “analysis”, “bite”, “child”, “abuse” e “forensic”. Conclui-se que a odontologia forense envolve uma responsabilidade social e ética na proteção das vítimas, principalmente as crianças, um grupo vulnerável em casos de violência, contribuindo significativamente para a saúde pública, promovendo justiça e proteção para aqueles que mais necessitam.