bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dietary Sodium Alginate Effect on Growth, Digestion, Body Composition, Antioxidant Capacity, and Mucous Immune Response in Yellowfin Sea Bream, Acanthopagrus latus
Authors: Yarahmadi Mohamad Hossein Amir , Nafisi Mahmoud , Elabd Hiam , Sotoudeh Ebrahim , Morshedi Vahid , Mahboub Heba
Published: May 2023

In the present study, the effects of dietary supplementation of low molecular weight sodium alginate on growth, body composition, anti-oxidant enzymes, digestive enzymes, and immune response in yellowfin sea bream juvenile (Acanthopagrus latus) were investigated. Fish (n=180) were divided into 3 groups with 3 replicates and received dietary treatments including basal diet without sodium alginate (control treatment), basal diet containing 5 g sodium alginate per kg diet (0.5% treatment), and 10 g sodium alginate per kg diet (1% treatment) for 8 weeks. The results showed that the final weight, weight gain, specific growth rate, condition factor, feed conversion, and protein efficiency ratios did not reveal a significant improvement compared to the control treatment (P>0.05). The obtained results indicated that dietary sodium alginate did not affect body composition (P>0.05). The activity of antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in the groups fed on 0.5 and 1% sodium alginate showed a significant increase (P<0.05) compared to the control group. But, the activity of lipid peroxidation (MDA) in the groups fed on 0.5 and 1% sodium alginate showed a significant decrease (P<0.05) compared to the control group. The digestive enzymes increased significantly (P<0.05) by supplementation of sodium alginate, compared to the control group. Mucus lysozyme and complement activity were not significantly different (P>0.05). Overall, it can be concluded that feeding of yellowfin sea bream on the diet supplemented with 0.5 and 1 percent sodium alginate for a period of 8 weeks does not enhance the non-specific immune response and growth. Nonetheless, sodium alginate improved the activity of the antioxidant and digestive enzymes, indicating the positive effects of sodium alginate on enzymatic responses.
An Investigation of Historic Structures of Nová Horka Castle in Studénka (CR)
Authors: Augustinková Lucie
Published: May 2023

The castle in Nová Horka used to be the cultural centre of the Moravian-Silesian Region; it used to be called “Little Vienna”. Despite the fact there is little known about the structural development of the residence. The building archaeology survey in 2021/2022 helped to discover facilities that enabled to increase the comfort of noble people dwelling. These were parts of a heating system, system of lighting and waste disposal, and location of the castle in the landscape as well. The aim of this article is to describe and interpret these facilities in the context of development of Central-European castles. Another aim is to propose a presentation of these facilities to visitors which raises the tourist attractiveness of the castle and its neighbourhood. An educational presentation of this cultural heritage might contribute to sustainable development of this region.
Determination of the Hydrological and Morphometric Characteristics Using GIS
Authors: Abd Elrahman Sahar I. M. , Ataalmanan Ibrahim M. Ibrahim
Published: May 2023

This paper was conducted to determine the hydrological and morphometric characteristics of the Wad Ramli region, Sudan. The Digital Elevation Model (DEM) was obtained and then processed within the ArcGIS 10.8 program. Hydrological analysis tools were used to determine the hydrological characteristics, and then the quantitative analysis was done to deduce the morphological characteristics. The water flow direction, water streams, stream orders, order 4 watershed, and all water basins were obtained. The best location for the dam's water storage was determined. It was found that the water is flowing normally, the basin is asymmetrical, and the area has low terrain.
Stabilisation of the power grid with a hydrogen energy buffer
Authors: Banaszak Szymon , Biegun Marcin , Domek Stefan , Dworak Paweł , Figurowski Daniel , Kubicki Michał , Małyszko Olgierd , Orłowski Przemysław , Zeńczak Michał
Published: May 2023

West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, as a leader, along with the University of Szczecin and Enea Operator LLC, is implementing the R&D project ‘Development of an intelligent and automatic system for stabilising the operation of power distribution networks based on modular installations of a hydrogen energy buffer with the intention of utilising hydrogen’. Its goal is to build the first hydrogen energy buffer in Poland, whose task will be to stabilise the parameters of the power grid. The operating conditions of the power grid, and the impact of the energy buffer system on its stability, have been determined. The nominal parameters of the buffer elements were calculated and the place of its installation and the assumptions for its operation have been indicated. The buffer will be located in the 110 kV / 15 kV substation.
PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI K POLISI DAN PENGARUHNYA BAGI ANGKA KEJAHATAN DI WILAYAH HUKUM KEPOLISIAN RESORT BAU BAU TAHUN 2019
Authors: Cahyawati Dwi Putri , Burhanuddin Nizam , Tangkari Zainal Ria Candra
Published: May 2023

AbstrakSalah satu terobosan dalam pelaksanaan tugas pokok kepolisian yang dilakukan oleh Kepolisian Resort Bau Bau adalah pemanfaatan kemajuan teknologi melalui aplikasi K Polisi. Dengan keberadaan aplikasi K Polisi, masyarakat dapat dengan mudah mengakses layanan kepolisian melalui fitur Tombo Darurat, E-Lapor, dan Surat kehilangan. Keberadaan aplikasi ini diharapkan dapat menungkatkan kualitas pelaksanaan tugas kepolisian. Peneltian ini dimaksudkan untuk meneliti dampak dari penggunakan aplikasi K Polisi terhadap penganggulangan kejahatan di wilayah hukum kepolisian resort Bau Bau pada tahun 2019. Untuk meneliti hal tersebut, penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian hukum empiris, sebagai salah satu jenis penelitian hukum yang menganalisis dan mengkaji bekerjanya hukum dalam masyarakat. Dari hasil penelitian, ditemukan bahwa terdapat korelasi berupa dampak penggunaan aplikasi K Polisi terhadap penurunan tingkat kejahatan di di wilayah hukum kepolisian resort Bau Bau pada tahun 2019 sebesar 16,9%, dibandingkan tahun sebelumnya. Adapun faktor penghambat belum efektifnya penggunaan aplikasi K Polisi di antaranya adalah adanya lebih dari satu aplikasi, masih lemahnya sosialisasi aplikasi K Polisi kepada masyarakat, adanya kendala dalam hal pendanaan, dan masih minimnya sarana dan prasarana penunjang bagi masyarakat dalam mengoperasionalkan aplikasi K Polisi.Kata Kunci: K Polisi, Pengaruh, Kejahatan, dan, Kepolisian Resort Bau Bau. AbstractOne of the breakthroughs in carrying out the main police duties carried out by the Bau Bau Resort Police is the use of technological advances through the K Polisi application. With the existence of the K Polisi application, public can easily access police services through the Emergency Tombo, E-Report, and Letter of Loss features. The existence of this application is expected to improve the quality of carrying out police duties. This research is intended to examine the impact of using the K Polisi application on crime prevention in the jurisdiction of the Bau Bau Resort police in 2019. For examination, this research uses empirical legal methods, as a type of legal research that analyzes and examines the operation of law in society. As the results of the study, it was found that there was a correlation in the form of the impact of using the K Polisi application on a decrease in crime rates in the jurisdiction of the Bau Bau Resort Police in 2019 by 16.9%, compared to the previous year. The inhibiting factors for the ineffective use of the K Polisi application include the existence of more than one application, the waek socialization of the K Polisi application to the community, there are constraints in terms of funding, and the lack of supporting facilities and infrastructure for the community in operating the K Polisi application.Keywords: K Polisi, Impact, Crime, and Bau Bau Resort Police.
Mid-Upper arm circumference in pregnant women and its correlation to birth weight
Authors: Indriyani Indriyani , Oktariza Rury Tiara , Noviyanti Noviyanti , Virginia Jessica Aurel
Published: May 2023

Background: During pregnancy, there is an increase in maternal metabolism, which affects the growth of the fetus and fetal organs. Pregnant women who cannot meet nutritional needs can risk experiencing problems with poor nutritional status. This adversely affects the baby and the mother. One of the anthropometric measurements commonly used to assess pregnant women's nutritional status is measuring the Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC). Pregnant women with MUAC interpretation less than 23.5 cm are said to be at risk of chronic energy deficiency (CED). Purposes: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the MUAC of pregnant women and the baby's body weight. Methods: The research methodology used analytical observational with a cross-sectional approach to the medical records of 104 mothers at the Taman Baca Health Center, Pembina Health Center, and Plaju Palembang Health Center. Data were collected by purposive sampling. Result: The results of this study showed that MUAC for pregnant women was more than equal to 23.5 cm as many as 86 (82,7%) respondents, while pregnant women of MUAC were less than 23.5 cm as many as 18 (17,3%) respondents. Analysis with Fisher's Exact Test with p-value=1,000. Conclusion: there was no meaningful relationship between the MUAC of pregnant women and the body weight of babies.
Vaccination Status and Incidence of Covid-19 among Medical Student at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta in 2022
Authors: Kharisma Dayu Swasti , Utami Meita Dwi , Nabila Audia Nizhma , Asshidqy Muhammad Hafidz
Published: May 2023

Background: Covid-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) is an acute respiratory infection caused by SARS-COV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). The spread of Covid-19 took place quite quickly and occurred in various countries around the world. Prevention mechanisms that need to be implemented include vaccination. The purpose of this study was to find out the different proportion of Covid-19 incidence in groups of respondents with different vaccination status. Method: This research is an analytic study with a cross sectional design. Data was taken with a questionnaire that was collected by google form. Result: Out of 112 respondents who met the inclusion criteria, the most gender was female (73.2%), the most age group was 20 years (64.3%), most of respondents had received the covid-19 vaccine more than or equal to 2 times (75.9%) and most of the respondents had never suffering from covid-19 (52.7%). There is a different proportion of incidents of covid-19 from each group that received the covid-19 vaccine less than or equal to 1 dose and more than or equal to 2 doses with a p-value <0.000. Conclusion: There is a difference proportion of covid-19 incidence between two groups that received the covid-19 vaccine less than or equal to 1 dose and more than or equal to 2 doses. The incidence of covid-19 was less in the fully vaccinated group.
Acts of Complaining as Realized by COVID-19 Survivors in Indonesia: A Gender Perspective
Authors: Nur Nur Lailiyah , Djatmika Djatmika , Santosa Riyadi , Sumarlam Sumarlam
Published: May 2023

Background:

The increase in Covid-19 patients in Kediri City has had a significant influence on a variety of areas, including health services in the hospitals. This paper explicates an overview of how Covid-19 patients complain about health services in hospitals.

Methodology:

The present study employed qualitative design using sociopragmatics approach. Data was collected from 31 informants of different genders. The data analysis used Trosborgâ€™s theory.

Findings:

The results show that in Situation 1 (Medical Ward), both female and male patients have similarities in the use of speech act of complaining using annoyance by 37% of female and 36% of male patients, while in Situation 2 (Healthcare Services), there are differences in the use of the complaining strategy across gender. Women tend to use the ill consequences strategy (29%), while men used the annoyance strategy (34%). While the pattern of similarity in the speech act of complaining used across genders shows that the hint strategy (1%) was used by both genders as seen in Situation 2.

Conclusion:

To sum up, the difference in gender is not always a determining factor or benchmark in determining something including language use, it all depends on the individual's character in responding to something. Women can no longer be considered "super polite" compared to men, because in certain conditions women can be rougher than men, and vice versa.

Originality:

If the complaints of Covid-19 survivors about health services in hospitals are not revealed, then the public will never know the real conditions in the field. Without intending to diminish the importance of other determining factors and reduce the performance of healthcare workers as a result of their efforts in service, the less optimal service provided by healthcare workers to patients occurs because there is an imbalance between the needs of the survivors and the capacity of healthcare workers to meet those needs.
Implementation of â€œMerdeka Belajarâ€: Evolving Learner Autonomy and Speaking Skill through Cultural Discovery Learning Model
Authors: Rafiqa Rafiqa , Aswad Muhammad , Asfihana Raida , Singh Amreet Kaur Jageer
Published: May 2023

Background:

The current implemented curriculum is Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM). It highlights the independence and freedom of the students in learning. MBKM is expected to overcome the learning loss after the pandemic covid 19. This study intends to investigate the studentsâ€™ learner autonomy and speaking skill after implementing the cultural discovery learning model.

Methodology:

The study attempted Classroom Action Research (CAR).  This research was conducted at Universitas Sulawesi Barat for one semester in the Speaking for Professional.  The number of research subjects was 20 students of the English Education Department for the 2021 academic year.

Findings:

Based on the learning independence table in cycle 2, it shows that the average student confidence in learning, whether it is expressing opinions, expressing ideas, asking questions or giving answers, is good. The data shows that students are quite disciplined in learning, and also good at taking the initiative in the learning process.

Conclusion:

It can be concluded that the implementation of Merdeka Belajar through cultural discovery learning can increase learning independence in the Speaking for Professional course for 4th-semester students of the University of West Sulawesi. Moreover, the implementation of Merdeka Belajar through cultural discovery learning can improve the English speaking skills of 4th-semester students of the University of West Sulawesi.

Originality:

This study focused on the Cultural Discovery Learning Model as one way to implement the MBKM curriculum.  The further researcher is expected to identify the students' perception of it and attempt another method to implement the current curriculum.
Students Need Analysis on Speaking Materials: A Survey Study at SMA N 1 Bantul
Authors: Fitri Zahrotul , Abbas Azwar
Published: May 2023

Speaking ability is very important for everyone to have good communication, especially in international communication since English is the international language. This research is about the studentâ€™s needs in speaking materials. There are 30 students became the respondent to this research. The data were collected through a questionnaire consisting of 29 items and interviews. Based on the studentsâ€™ questionnaire and interview, we can find that most students agreed that grammar (63,3%) is the most difficult thing in learning English speaking and fluency (13,3%). Also, some students in the interview cannot easily identify the exposition text because it is difficult to conclude. 6 students participated in the interview using a voice note to record their answers about the need for speaking materials. Most students agreed that they wanted to do a conversation, making a discussion, and games to make the situation friendly and fun in English-speaking learning.
http://residenciapediatrica.com.br/detalhes/919/liquen%20plano%20na%20infancia-%20um%20relato%20de%20caso%20raro
Authors: Gontijo Ana Paula , Soares Julliana , Rocha Luisa , Murad Mariana , Felipe Carolina , Oliveira Brenda , Bassini Laisa , Sarmenghi Karina
Published: May 2023

Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that presents itself in various clinical forms, which vary according to the morphology and distribution of the lesions. Its incidence is higher in adults, mainly between their thirties and sixties years of age, being infrequent in childhood, with a rate of less than 4% in the total of cases. Being less common in childhood, has an underdiagnosis and a delay in treatment, and thus compromises the quality of life of the patient seeing that they are extremely pruritic lesions with a both cutaneous and mucosal distribution that damages the emotional, social and psychological conditions of the patient. Therefore, it is important to recognize the lesion, also in this age group, so that the precise diagnosis benefits the patient with attention and appropriate treatment. We reported a case of a child with 6 years and 9 months old who presented with cutaneous and oral lichen planus, our approach and results.
Pregnancy in adolescence: a hospital-based study
Authors: Dociatti Carolina , Nascimento Maria Beatriz , Siebeneicher Scheila , Reis Marco
Published: May 2023

OBJECTIVES: To perform a study of adolescents cared in a large maternity hospital in south of Brazil, and evaluate the association of inadequate prenatal care with adverse perinatal outcomes. METHODS: This is an observational and retrospective study, with a quantitative approach, through the evaluation of electronic medical records of adolescents under the age of 18 and their neonates. Descriptive statistical methods were used to characterize the studied population, calculating distributions of frequency and measures of central tendency. For the analysis of the association between the lack of satisfactory prenatal performance (eight or more consultations) and maternal and neonatal variables, the chi-square test and the Fishers exact test were used, assuming a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: There were 378 deliveries of pregnant women under 18 years of age. The frequency of prematurity, low birth weight, admission to the nursery, neonatal death, and breastfeeding at discharge were 11.3%, 8.9%, 5.5%, 2.4%, and 99.7%, respectively. Having less than eight visits in the prenatal period was significantly associated with neonatal variables such as prematurity, low birth weight, hospitalization in the neonatal unit, and neonatal death (p=0.0000, p=0.0339, p=0,0231, and p=0.0152). CONCLUSIONS: Unsatisfactory prenatal care was associated with prematurity, low birth weight, admission to the neonatal unit, and neonatal death.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in Preschool in pneumonia treatment: Case report
Authors: Arns-Neumann Caroline , Alves Camila , Ito Fernanda , Schmidt Beatriz , Topan Larissa , Bittencourt Leisiane
Published: May 2023

INTRODUCTION:Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is characterized by a severe skin reaction that can be triggered mainly by an allergic drug reaction. It is a potentially life threatening condition and has a worldwide incidence of 0.36 in 100.000. CASE REPORT: A 5-year-old, white, male patient presented bullous lesion on the upper lip and high fever, after a bacterial tonsillitis followed by pneumonia in which amoxicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, and ceftriaxone were administered sequentially. Oral mucosa lesions were disseminated and the patient was hospitalized with suspected pharmacoderma due to the use of antibiotics. Even after antibiotic replacement and antihistamines prescription, the patient developed an increased number of blisters on the labial, oral, nasal mucosa and in the tongue, also, there was an appearance of eyelid edema, cutaneous lesion in the auricular pavilion, and conjunctival, genital and perianal enanthem. The patient was admitted to the pediatric ICU and a skin lesion biopsy was performed, which showed extensive lower epidermal necrosis with inflammatory cell infiltrate, which confirmed the diagnostic suspicion of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The treatment was performed using oral corticosteroids, prednisolone at a dose of 1mg/kg/day for 10 days, with gradual removal in 12 days and the use of cellulose membrane curative. CONCLUSION:The case addresses the probable correlation of Stevens-Johnson syndrome with amoxicillin use and presents the characteristic clinical manifestations of SJS, highlighting the importance of diagnostic suspicion and early treatment of this condition.
COVID-19 in pediatrics: report of case of multisystemic inflammatory syndrome
Authors: Lima Bruno , Carvalho Emanuela
Published: May 2023

The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought significant impacts on the world population. So far, it is known that the disease has a greater impact in adults, while in pediatric patients it has milder manifestations. However, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a serious and rare manifestation of SARS-CoV-2 infection, might affect children and adolescents. The new syndrome can manifest with a several signs and symptoms, ranging from non-purulent conjunctivitis, to shock and severe cardiac dysfunction, with characteristics similar to Kawasaki disease, incomplete Kawasaki, toxic shock syndrome, and macrophage activation syndrome. This case report aims to describe a case of MIS-C, its clinical evolution, the therapy used to treat the patient and, thus, assist healthcare professionals to recognize the characteristics and severity related to the syndrome. A 9-year-old female black child presented a clinical picture compatible with MIS-C, according to the Ministry of Health (Brazil). During hospitalization in a pediatric hospital, the patient developed cardiogenic shock and required care in the intensive care unit. Despite the similarity of MIS-C with other diseases that evolve with a systemic inflammatory response, it has some peculiarities, such as left ventricular dysfunction, one of the main manifestations, resulting in cardiogenic shock in most cases. The current treatment used is based on intravenous immunoglobulin and glucocorticoids. We emphasize the importance of conducting future studies to enable discoveries about the pathophysiological particularities of this new syndrome and enable the consolidation of an effective treatment.
Analisis Faktor Penerimaan Aplikasi iPusnas Menggunakan Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT)
Authors: Amalia Indira Setia , Suryanto Tri Lathif Mardi , Wulansari Anita
Published: May 2023

Dalam beradaptasi dengan teknologi, Perpustakaan Nasional Indonesia meluncurkan aplikasi perpustakaan digital berrnama aplikasi iPusnas. Aplikasi ini cukup banyak diminati pengguna di Indonesia namun masih terdapat beberapa fitur yang kurang mendukung pengalaman membaca buku digital, seperti fitur bookmark yang tidak permanen pada buku yang dipinjam dan fitur notifikasi yang belum tersinkronisasi. Sehingga dilakukan analisis untuk mengetahui faktor yang membuat pengguna menerima aplikasi iPusnas. Model yang digunakan adalah Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) dengan delapan variabel meliputi performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, service mobility, use innovation, intention to use, dan use behavior. Penelitian ini melibatkan 400 responden pengguna iPusnas yang berstatus mahasiswa S1 di seluruh Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel performance exepctancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, service mobility, user innovation, dan intention to use berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penerimaan pengguna aplikasi iPusnas. Variabel-variabel tersebut secara berurutan memiliki p-values sebesar 0.000, 0.001, 0.001, 0.003, 0.039, dan 0.000 yang menunjukkan bahwa nilai p-values yang lebih kecil dari 0.05 memiliki signifikansi variabel lebih besar terhadap penerimaan aplikasi iPusnas. Sedangkan variabel effort expectancy tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penerimaan pengguna aplikasi iPusnas, dimana variabel ini memiliki p-values sebesar 0.644 yang menunjukkan bahwa nilai p-values yang lebih besar dari 0.05 memiliki signifikansi variabel lebih kecil terhadap penerimaan aplikasi iPusnas.
Aspectos propositivos para la construcción de paz en los territorios y las comunidades en el Valle del Cauca
Authors: Gómez Cárdenas Carlos Wladimir , Alvear Castañeda Julio César , Echeverry Martínez María Alejandra , Ruiz Ocampo Edwin , Anacona Muñoz Adriana , Erazo Ayerbe David Fernando , Duque Vargas Neil Humberto
Published: May 2023

Este libro es el resultado de un proyecto de investigación financiado por la Universidad del Valle. Aborda los actuales desafíos de nuestra sociedad en materia de construcción de paz tras acuerdos que permitan una salida nego­ciada a los conflictos que vivimos en Colombia. Se presentan cuatro experiencias de disminución de la violencia directa de alto impacto social que pueden contribuir a la construcción de la paz en los territorios y comunidades en el departamento del Valle del Cauca. Los actores dinamizadores de cada una de las experiencias caracterizadas, así como los enfoques de trabajo, y las comunicades receptoras en los territorios, son de diversa naturaleza, permitiendo una comprensión de la diversidad y compleji­dad de los procesos de construcción de paz. Los aportes nutren el campo de la investigación para la paz, que indaga por el pasado, el presente y el futuro de las condiciones necesarias para la cons­trucción de la paz. El campo de investigación para la paz es un campo discipli­nar en construcción. La investigación para la paz implica mayores desarrollos conceptuales, metodológicos y prácticos que permitan ampliar una discusión relativamente reciente en nuestro contexto académico. La propuesta vincula las principales discusiones conceptuales sobre la construcción de paz, enfa­tizando la discusión en la consolidación del campo de investigación para la paz en nuestro país.
Perceptions of Leadership and Culture in Private and Public Organisations: A Sectoral Comparison Over Five Years and 12 Independent Studies
Authors: Grobler Anton
Published: May 2023

Leadership is regarded as essential in life, in society and in organisations. It is for this reason that this article studies leadership, in particular employees’ perceptions of leadership, with regard to social exchange and institutional (behavioural) isomorphism theories, acknowledging the contextual differences between the private and the public sectors. The purpose of the article is to compare the perceptions of employees from organisations in the private and the public sector based on 12 independent cross-sectional studies (conducted over five years). Eight leadership styles were examined, namely, authentic, empowering, ethical, servant, transformational, transactional, and ubuntu or Afrocentric leadership, and leader–member exchange. One of the studies included a measurement of organisational culture, to be brought in relation with leadership. The results of this study indicate that the employees in the private sector have a significantly better perception of leadership compared to those in the public sector (except for transactional leadership). It was further found that the two sectors differ significantly with regard to the perceived cultures, and that the cultural types are related to the perception of leadership. Recommendations are not only made in general, but also with regard to improving the perception of leadership (which has an impact on employee behaviour, attitudes and organisational performance) in the public sector, based on the findings of this study.
Editorial: Leadership, Organisational Behaviour and Employee Relations
Authors: Grobler Anton
Published: May 2023

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Mixed Methods Exploration towards a Proposed Strategic Union Management Framework for 4IR Union Effectiveness
Authors: Matebese Hlalele , Govender Cookie M.
Published: May 2023

In global contexts, labour unions play a crucial role in enhancing the employment relationship (ER) between employers and employees by negotiating and protecting employee rights and interests. Effective union strategies use the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) to advance employee development; contribute to the business; and grow themselves and economies. This article presents the results of an in-depth mixed methods research exploration of the South African information and communications technology (ICT) union-management strategy towards finding and proposing a strategic management framework for 4IR union effectiveness. There is scarce literature on the relationship between union leadership, effectiveness, limitations, strategies and 4IR integration with people, productivity and planetary advancement. In the ICT sector, which is fundamental to advancing the 4IR and growing the economy, effective labour-management strategies must defend employee interests. This empirical study adopted a three-phased sequential mixed methods research design. Phase 1 included quantitative findings (N = 314), Phase 2 qualitative findings (N = 12), while Phase 3 triangulated the findings from phases 1 and 2. Factor analysis was employed for the quantitative phase and thematic analysis for the qualitative phase. All aspects regarding ethical considerations adhered to research ethics. The Phase 3 findings revealed several common quantitative factors which were correlated with the qualitative themes. To advance in the 4IR workplace, union leaders must comply with International Labour Organisation (ILO) and national legislation; collaborate and network on effective strategies; and develop themselves, employees and societies. Theoretically, the study adds to the body of knowledge in union-management strategy in the 4IR, ICT and South Africa.
Envisaging Development Through Amrit Sarovars: A Study of Mann Ki Baat Cases for Revamping Water Storage and Conservation
Authors: Roy Sonal Mobar , Dheeraja C. , Chimankar Digambar A. , Palla Anuradha , Pammi Raj Kumar , Kumar G. Narendra
Published: May 2023

With a view to conserving water for the future, the initiative of Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched on 24 th April 2022. The mission aims at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. In this paper, the authors studied the cases of four Amrit Sarovars that found mention in Prime Minister’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ (MKB) program, dated 28 th August 2022 (92nd episode). The selected Amrit Sarovars are situated at Lalitpur (Uttar Pradesh), Mandla (Madhya Pradesh), Warangal (Telangana) and Bagalkote (Karnataka). These cases have not been well -documented and analysed and hence this paper attempts to highlight their impact in detail. Literature review indicated that ponds like Amrit Sarovars can be effective in climate -proofing and can help in adaptation to climate change. The authors examine the salient success factors for the development of the Amrit Sarovars, cost incurred and the source of funds, physical features, amenities present, availability of water, and impact on usage, post the mention on MKB program. Also, they assess the impact of Mann ki Baat on expansion of Amrit Sarovar initiative and consequently, impact of Amrit Sarovar on water storage and conservation, change in agricultural production and ecology around Amrit Sarovar and socio-cultural cohesion. The paper illustrates the way in which the mission involves community participation in the form of mobilising local residents to actively participate in the development and management of water bodies and formation of user groups. Lastly, the paper highlights a cross-case analysis for the indicators related to income generated and increase in irrigated area along with way forward for better utilisation of the Amrit Sarovars. It was found that the MKB address contributed substantially to expansion of the Amrit Sarovar initiative with some States coming forward to increase the number of Amrit Sarovars beyond the targets. An increase in enthusiasm was also found among the Amrit Sarovar stakeholders not only to better utilise the existing Amrit Sarovars but to expand their coverage in space and time, post the MKB address.
Are Women Empowered in India? A Perspective of Women Participation in Mgnrega From Ladnu Block of Rajasthan, India
Authors: Mishra Hemanta Kumar , Panda Bijayalaxmi
Published: May 2023

Women empowerment is about promoting their sense of self-worth and ability to make choices which may create social influence in society. Moreover, it emphasises sharing equal responsibility in the family as well as society in terms of accessing their choices without any hindrances, contributing economically to the family and society, and representing equally everywhere in the process of development. World’s largest employment guarantee programme, i.e. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has provisioned providing 100 days of jobs to one-third of women in the country to ensure livelihood security and asset creation. The current paper tries to highlight the experiences of the beneficiaries from Ladnu block of Rajasthan about their improved lifestyles in terms of qualitative research and suggests ways to bridge the existing gaps to achieve the goal. In other words, it tries to explore whether women, as a beneficiary of the MGNREGA, are contributing to the programme or not, and creating assets for maintaining a better lifestyle. To answer this question, a blended methodology was implemented in two villages of Ladnu block of Rajasthan with 97 respondents. The results are positive from the numbers; however, to achieve the real goal of the Act, the government must actively mull over creating awareness among the community through Gram Panchayat (GP), orient the GP members towards implementing the Act with transparency, timely payment, increase the wage as per the inflation rate and converge different schemes with MGNREGA .
A política das paixões como fundamento da engenharia política do estado de direito: um estudo da hipótese de Albert Hirschman
Authors: Da Silva Danilo José Viana
Published: May 2023

The article aims to investigate how the principle of compensatory passions, that is, the way of dealing with the passions that defend the conflict between them as a way of reaching a balance, contributed to the construction of the modern state of democratic matrix and liberal, recognized as the basis of the tradition of constitutionalism. Based on the bibliographical method, Albert Hirschman hypothesized in his essay "Passions and interests", that is, that the engineering of modern political power is based on the aforementioned principle; with the aim of showing a contrast between two world views on the way to  deal with  the  passions,  the  historical aspect about the difference between the medieval and modern imaginaries about the passions was deepened. The justification of the theme is related to the importance of understanding the history of the relationship between politics, rights and affects in modernity.
Assistência ao parto natural em tempos de pandemia pela Covid-19
Authors: Oliveira Hillary Gabriela dos Santos , Santos Amuzza Aylla Pereira dos , Sanches Maria Elisângela Torres de Lima , Vieira Maraysa Jéssyca de Oliveira , Silva Joyce dos Santos Barros
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: Analisar como as puérperas perceberam a assistência prestada no ambiente hospitalar em tempos de pandemia pela Covid-19. Métodos: Estudo analítico transversal com amostragem por conveniência sendo realizado entres os meses de junho a dezembro de 2021. Foram incluídas 39 puérperas de parto normal em uma maternidade. Para coleta de dados utilizou-se um instrumento semiestruturado sendo aplicado às puérperas com dados demográficos e referentes ao pré-natal, parto e puerpério. Os dados foram organizados e analizados pelo programa Microsoft Excel 2010 com frequência absoluta (n) e percentual (%). Resultados: As puérperas eram 35,9% entre 15-19 anos, solteiras (46,2%), ensino fundamental 2 (43,2%), raça/cor parda (61,5%), primigesta (48,7%), sentiram-se protegidas no acolhimento e classificação de risco (84,1%), trabalho de parto (100%), parto (91,7%) e puerpério (63,9%), 55,6% usaram máscara, das que não utilizaram 70% não sentiu medo e 76,3% não recebeu informações contra a Covid-19 no puerpério. Conclusão: As puérperas relataram que se sentiram protegidas quanto à transmissão da Covid-19 durante todo o processo parturitivo, utilizaram máscara, e aquelas que não utilizaram, não sentiram medo da transmissão.
Sistema de apoio à decisão clínica para manejo e encaminhamento de nódulos tireoidianos
Authors: Farias Fernanda Lima de Vasconcellos , Ribeiro Kátia Suely Queiroz Silva , Leite José Carlos de Lacerda , Sousa Filho Gilberto Farias de , Gurjão Artur Luis Brito
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: Apresentar o processo de criação e a validação preliminar de um sistema de apoio à decisão clínica (SADC) para manejo e encaminhamento de pacientes com nódulos de tireoide a ser utilizado na atenção primária. Métodos: O SADC, do tipo baseado-em-conhecimento, foi criado a partir de regras oriundas de diretrizes técnicas especializadas brasileiras e internacionais, utilizando a técnica de árvore de decisão. A validação preliminar ocorreu através de uma amostra piloto de 31 pacientes com nódulos tireoidianos atendidos num ambulatório de endocrinologia, com seus dados inseridos no SADC e posterior comparação entre a decisão sugerida pelo sistema e uma decisão de referência proposta por médicos especialistas. Foram calculadas três métricas de desempenho (acurácia geral, sensibilidade e especificidade) e ainda o coeficiente Kappa de concordância entre as decisões. Resultados: A acurácia geral do SADC foi de 90,3%, com sensibilidade de 90% e especificidade de 90,5%. O coeficiente Kappa de concordância foi de 0,78 com IC 95% (0,5 - 1,01). Conclusão: O SADC proposto apresentou bom resultado nas métricas de desempenho e uma concordância interpretada como forte de acordo com o coeficiente Kappa.
Como ficou a saúde mental de docentes universitários durante a pandemia da Covid-19?
Authors: Muniz Caio Fellipe Dias , Carvalho Naíze Nascimento de , Freitas Aline Macedo Carvalho , Patrão Ana Luisa , Araújo Tânia Maria de , Pinho Paloma de Sousa
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência de fatores associados aos transtornos mentais comuns entre docentes de nível superior.  Métodos: Estudo epidemiológico do tipo transversal, realizado em uma Universidade Pública Federal, entre agosto/outubro de 2020. Foram analisados dados do projeto “Trabalho docente e saúde em tempos de pandemia (COVID-19)” e identificadas características sociodemográficas, exposições ocupacionais e condições de saúde mental dos docentes. Utilizou-se para a coleta de dados o instrumento Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20), sendo realizadas análises bivariadas com teste qui-quadrado de Pearson e regressão logística bivariada. O estudo foi aprovado por Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: As mudanças abruptas nas rotinas diárias e de trabalho decorrentes da pandemia interferiram no estado emocional dos docentes. O modelo ajustado apontou associação entre os transtornos mentais comuns e ter menos de seis horas de sono por dia, usar remédio para ansiedade, depressão, insônia e estresse durante a pandemia e ter a sensação frequente de ter que escolher a quem frustrar ou decepcionar. A prática das atividades regulares de lazer mostrou-se como fator de proteção para o adoecimento mental. Conclusão: Fica evidente que a realidade de trabalho remoto associado ao contexto de pandemia da Covid-19 trouxe significativas alterações para a rotina e condições emocionais dos docentes.
Ideação suicida em acadêmicos de medicina
Authors: Melo Morgana Rolemberg de , Tenório Rosa de Lourdes Luna , Pascoal Poliana Pinheiro , Sampaio Rafaela Cruz , Barbosa Carla Maria de Lima , Carvalho Emanuel Guilherme Almeida , Félix Valtuir Barbosa , Leão Sura Amélia Barbosa Félix , Silva José Claudio da , Trindade-Filho Euclides Maurício
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: Identificar os fatores que influenciam a ideação suicida em estudantes do primeiro ano de graduação em medicina. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo observacional de caráter transversal, no qual se utilizou um questionário sociodemográfico, Inventário de Burnout de Maslach para Estudantes e Questionário de Ideação Suicida. Participaram do estudo, um total de 161 acadêmicos sendo de instituição de ensino superior privada e pública. Resultados: Este estudo mostrar que não houve associação significante entre o estresse ocupacional e a ideação suicida. Por outro lado, foi observada associação significante entre o início da experiência acadêmica (p=0,0013) e ser aluno bolsista (p=0,0001) com a ideação suicida. Com relação aos fatores psicossociais, foi observada associação significante entre o relacionamento com os pais (p=0,0008), pensamento em abandonar o curso (p=0,0008), percepção de desempenho insuficiente (p= 0,0201) carga horária extensa (p=0,0181) e ausência de motivação (p=0,007) com a ideação suicida. Conclusão: Sugere-se que, para minimizar o impacto da mudança de rotina e as adaptações na vida do acadêmico de medicina, sejam implementados nas universidades os plantões psicológicos, além de debates sobre o tema e orientação.
The economic impact of healthcare-associated infections in hospitalization in intensive care units
Authors: Barroso Lysrayane Kerullen David , Martins Bruna Cristina Cardoso , Lima Francisco Wallison Barbosa de , Silva Alan Rodrigues da , Sousa José Garcia de , Fonteles Marta Maria de França
Published: May 2023

Objective: To evaluate the economic impact caused by the occurrence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIS) in patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Methods: Integrative literature review, which adopted the PICO strategies – Population: ICU patients, Interest: HAIS, and Outcome: economic impact, Extraction, Conversion, Combination, Construction, and Use (ECUs) and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analyses (PRISMA) for searching and sampling in the databases that are part of the CAPES Periodicals Portal. Results: Twenty-one studies were included, categorized according to author, year, title, location, journal, type of study, and average cost of HAI during ICU admission. In the meantime, the cost of hospitalization of patients with HAI in the ICU is up to four times higher, associated with longer stays, use of antimicrobials and laboratory investigations, especially exacerbated in the detection of multidrug-resistant microorganisms. Final considerations: The most common HAI described were respiratory infections, especially Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, bloodstream infections, distributed in sepsis, surgical site infection, central venous catheter-associated infection, and urinary tract infection associated with a bladder catheter.
Comparing the accuracy and precision of digital model transfer methods used in virtual orthognathic planning
Authors: Güzel Ceylan , Özel Abdullah , Vaitiekunas Mantas , Grybauskas Simonas , Uçkan Sina
Published: May 2023

Objectives:

The hard and soft tissues of the head and neck, dentition, and temporomandibular joint are the determining elements in orthognathic surgery planning. The accuracy and precision of the relationship between the jaws at the beginning of treatment and their final position depend on an accurate dentition record. The aim of this study was to determine the simplest and most feasible virtual dental model transfer method for three-dimensional orthognathic planning according to clinical applicability, technical difficulty, effective costs, accuracy, and precision.

Material and Methods:

A total of ten spherical porcelain markers were placed in plaster models of the maxilla and mandible of a patient. The models were scanned using an intraoral optical scanner, an extraoral digital model scanner, and cone-beam computerized tomography. To evaluate reliability, each measurement was repeated 10 times at 1-week intervals and the distances between points were measured horizontally and vertically. The findings obtained in the study were evaluated statistically using IBM SPSS Statistics 2.2 program.

Results:

Measurements obtained with the extraoral model scanner did not differ from the digital caliper method (P > 0.05), while there were significant differences between the digital caliper and the other methods (intraoral 3D scanner P = 0.000; CBCT P = 0.001).

Conclusion:

Although all of the measurements showed high consistency among all methods, the most accurate results were obtained with the extraoral digital model scanner. (r = 0.99, P = 0.01, P < 0.05).
Dermal cylindroma – An update and a series of uncommon clinical presentations
Authors: Wollina Uwe
Published: May 2023

Objectives:

Dermal cylindroma is an uncommon adnexal tumor. Although frequently occurring in the head-and-neck region as a firm nodule with smooth surface, the tumor may rarely occur on other body sites and present atypically.

Material and Methods:

Patients files from the department during the years 2003–2022 have been analyzed. Clinical data, histopathology, and treatment were collected with a focus on atypical presentations. A short literature review has been performed using PUBMED.

Results:

We identified six adult Caucasian patients with Fitzpatrick skin type II–III aged between 42 and 74 years, two females and four males. We observed cylindroma of the auricle and the lower leg. One tumor presented as a flat plaque and another one was pedunculated with a mushroom-like shape. Two patients had syndromic cylindroma. One patient presented only with multiple cylindromas of the scalp but no other associated adnexal tumors of Brooke-Spiegler syndrome, while the second one developed multiple malignant tumors of skin and parotid glands.

Conclusion:

Dermal cylindroma rarely occurs outside the scalp. The clinical presentation is variable. Syndromic cases may present either oligosymptomatic or with multiple associated malignant tumors.
On the issue of improving certain stages of cataract phacoemulsification
Authors:   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Bikbov M.M. , Orenburkina O.I. ,   All-Russian Center for Eye and Plastic Surgery, Ufa, Babushkin A.E. ,   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Khanova G.F. ,   Ufa Eye Research Institute
Published: May 2023

Purpose. To improve the technique of nucleus fracture in cataract phacoemulsification (FE) in order to reduce the ultrasound (US) energy load and complications. Material and methods. The study of the proposed method was carried out on 114 patients: 58 of the main group, who underwent FE according to the proposed advanced technique (aFE), and 56 patients of the control group had the standard FE (phacochop). All the patients underwent a conventional comprehensive ophthalmological examination. Results. Ultrasound and hydrodynamic intraoperative parameters of the proposed FE variant were lower and statistically significantly (p < 0.05) differed from the data at the standard FE. There was a reduction in the total and torsion time of ultrasound, aspiration time, as well as in the number of intra- and postoperative complications from 6.1 to 9.2 % compared with the standard FE. The indicators of endothelial cell density were also lower: after 1 month — by 136.42 and 154.49 c/mm2, after 1 year — by 174.14 versus 206.64, respectively. Conclusion. The proposed technique of nucleus fracture in FE helps to reduce the total time of the ultrasound energy load by an average of 39.0 %, the time of torsion ultrasound by 33.3 %, the aspiration time by 26.1 %, and the rate of intra- and postoperative complications is 1.5-fold lower compared to the standard technique. Keywords: cataract phacoemulsification, modified lens core fracture technique, reduction of energy load on eye tissue, reduction of complications